https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-01-07.pdf 2a5aa51e576b905fc6e2ca9d357e47e6 PDF Text Text Bailey re-elected board chairman Barry Transit grant to buy buses Lamb Tourney is this weekend See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings H'cnKcs pyy. tcunuur i?: s si hwik>: m. iKS- ANNER THURSDAY, JANUARY 7,1999 VOLUME IM, NO. 1 PRICE SO- Power stays on, however News Briefs: Blizzard of ’99 creates havoc Retirement party planned for clerk Barry Co-ny Cterk Nmcy Boersma ; will be honored a > retirement perry from 2 lo 3 pm Friday. Jan. 15, in th* community room of the Courts & Law Luildtns. 220 W Conn St., ia Hawings. The public i« welcome. After mor.- than 27 yean of working in rhe clerk's uftlcc, Bocimiu resigned due lo health problems. According lo state law. Sth Circuit Court Judge Jatnea H. Fiaber, ia '■barged w ith appointing a successor to till the remaining two yean of Boennaa's elected four-year term. Boersnn xtved as dcrk for 10 yean and as a deputy clerk for 17 1/2 yews She was first elected county clerk in 1988, succeeding the retiring Norval Thaler She was re-elected in 1992 and Amazon topic of travelogue The next Hastings Kiwanis travel­ ogtie will be "By Raft and Ship down the Amazon" at 7 p m. Friday and tf z Central School Audhorium. The program, narrated by veteran film maker Ted Bnmiller. will take viewers down the world's largest river end South America's greatest treasure The river runs 4.000 miles, from the Peruvian Andes Mountains to the At­ lantic Ocean in Brazil The film is part of seven offered in the local Kiwanis' 50th anniversary of its "World Travel Series " A travel­ ogue is show:, every month except December from September through April. As usual, there will be music pro­ vided before the movie and during in■rmiarinn. Tickets may be purchased from any Kiwunian or at the door. Tickets win be available from any of the Hastings schools, cast members and a variety of Hastings businesses. ’Cinderella' set for Feb. 25-27 The Rodgers and Hammerstcin mu­ sical adaptation of the children's fairy • tale "Cmderella" will be presented by the Hastings High School Music De­ . partment at Central School Audiloriem Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Feb. 3S. 26 and 27. A special matinee performance will be offered Friday, Feb. 26. to accom­ . modate the many children who want to - see the production. Katie Ailerding will lake the title role, with Jason Bailey and Zac Wood­ . ley sharing the role of the prince The ; : king and queen will be portrayed by Josh Warren and Karen Hcrbstreim. Lindsey Kam will be the wicked stepmother and Margaret Schirmer and Toni Myen win play Cinderella's two stepsisters Naomi Nicholson will be the Fairy Godmother Chosen for other featured roles are Jeremiah Johnson. Josh Alderson, Matt Schultz. Adam Furrow and Kari Gregory A supporting cast of 32 also has been selected More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Tuesday) the phone rang every seven minjtes." Lamberg also asks that motorists stay as far away from the snow plows and graders as possible. In all. the Barry County Road by Shelly Suker and Jim Jensen Staff Writers One gas pump went dry. the 24-hour Felpausch Grocery closed for two nights, Commission has 20 trucks plowing around the county at the same time. "They can’t see behind them." be said, "so drivers should stay far away from them." Not only is initial snowfall covering the roadways, but Lamberg noted many citi­ zens are violating the law by pushing snow from their driveways into the roadways. There’s terribly too much of that." said shovels and snow throwers are sold out. school was called off and wrecker drivers are wotting round-the-clock. Those are just some of the effects of winter’s first strike of 1999. which meteo­ rologists officially dubbed a blizzard Satur­ day, Jan. 2. as high winds combined with a weather system dumped 19 inches of snow onto Barry County by Monday morning. No serious accidents or power outages have been reported since the snowfall be­ gan. though minor accidents and "slideoffs" are occurring all over the county. And there was a report of a weailicr-relaicd gaso­ line shortage Sunday The tracks were snowed in and weren't able to make deliveries." said Shell Food Mart manager Jean VanAmen Though the tracks didn't arrive Sunday, fuel deliveries have been made daily since then, she said At the Felpausch Food Center, snow shovels arc -old out and some bread prod­ ucts ate twining low due to slowed deliver­ ies from Chicago, which was hit with 22 inches of snow during the fust blast last weekend "It's been a little crazy here, but we're making it," said manager Bob O'Connell "People have been stocking up on food and most everyone has been real understanding. Some deliveries haven't arrived yet and some others are running a little late but well catch up " Normally open 24 hours. Felpausch cloned its doors Saturday at about 10 p.m. and again Sunday night at about 9 during the blizzard's peak as authorities warned people lo stay off the roadways. Yet another pnowstorm reared its head Lamberg. "90 percent of people don’t push their snow far enough. They should pile it on a snow bank or go all the way across the road and pile up an opposite bank in­ stead of leaving it in the road." See BUZZARD, continued page 3 A job that seems unending for local Department of Public Works employees continues here on South Broadway in Hastings during a break in precipitation Tuesday. over pan, oi southwest Mtcli<^u& Wednes­ day as the result uf an ’Alberta Clipper" that left places north of Grand Rapids buried under 36 inches on Tuesday, accord­ emergency kit on liand. Keeping the roads open has been a roundthe-clock task for the Burry County Road Commission. Other than the snow and ing lo the National Weather Service. The southwest wind flow ahead of the system enhanced the lake-effect snow shower activity for areas west of U.S.-13I wind, obstacles the drivers have encoun­ tered are vehicles parked in the roadways, said Engineer-Manager Brad Lamberg "We’ve had lo tow them." said Lamberg. "It would really help us if peddle would park their vehicles off the roads far as they can.” Kathy Spencer of Spencer's Towing and Delivery of Hastings and Middleville said her four drivers have been busy non-stop since last Thursday. "None of us have had more than two hours of sleep." she said. "Last night to the Lake Michigan shoreline, then crossed all of lower Michigan Wednesday Meteorologists said yesterday that the combination ot the lake effect snow show­ er. ahead of the system snow itself was ex­ pected lo result in 4 io 9 inches of snow in the snow advisory area Weather forecasters urge motorists to plan extra time for travel and to have an First ’99 baby arrives Jan. 1 The first baby of the new year in Barry County arrived appropriately on the after­ noon of the first day of 1999. Wesley Bolthouse finally entered the world at 4:54 p.m. last Friday. New Year's Day. about 14 1/2 hours after he and his mother arrived Pennock Hospital. Serena Bollhouse. 21. said she had gone to the house of a friend. ICrhy Ackels. in Hastings on New Year's Eve. Il was past midnight when she began to feel that though the baby wasn't due until Jan. 8. he was deciding lo come a week earlier. He weighed in at 7 pounds and 2 1/2 ounces and uas 20 inches long. So while Serena's 2-year-old daughter. Ashley, stayed with Ackcis' husband and family, the two friends make the short trek to Pennock, where she was admitted at about 2:30 a.m. Though she had to wait more tfen 14 hours. Serena was able to have the boy naturally. "Il scorned like fotever." she said, noting Bolthouse last November earned her General Educational Development (GED) degree from the Hastings High School adult education program. Since then she has worked in Sunfield as a secretary and at the Children's Place at Woodland Mall. She-came home with her second child on Sunday. While she was in the hospital, she said, she noticed that "the weather was pretty bad while 1 was here." Indeed it was. as almost a foot and a half of snow fell on Hastings and Barry County Saturday and Sunday. by Elaine Gilbert ActiSMNf Editor Ethel Groos was intensely committed to the loves of her life — her husband. Richard, and family, the community, art and quality education She was just as intense in a courageous and victorious battle with cancer three decades ago when she was a young mother raising five children. When cancer reoc­ curred a few years ago. few people knew about it and she resumed a determined fight lo continue to lead a normal, busy life. Ethel. 66. died Saturday at her Hastings Keller officiating. Family and friends describe Ethel as a wonderful, talented woman, community* leader and a devoted wife and mother with a kind heart that touched many lives across the community and beyond. "I feel Ethel’s first priority was her hus­ band and family; second the community and an." said long-time friend Posy Shus­ ter. "She led a full life." Retired Judge Richard Shuster noted that Ethel "was a full partner with Dick in all Pharmacy. • A year’s subscription to the Hastings Banner. • A haircut and hot oil manicure from he has accomplished. They have done so many things in the community." In fact, he laid, it would be hard to find Mary's Hair & Nails. • A $25 gift certificate from the PennNook Gilt Shop. • Dinner for four al the Mexican Connex­ t Community mourns loss of Ethel Groos home. A memorial service is planned for 4 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 14 at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, with the Rev. G. Kent that Ashley didn't take this long. "This is different." site added. “1 never thought I’d have the first baby of the year/ Of course, that honor enables her to win a number of prizes from local businesses, including: • A $25 gift certificate from Plumb's Valu Rite Foods. • A $25 gift certificate from Cinder ion. • A vaporizer from Bosley Pharmac) • A gift certificate from Barlow Florist. • A first month's supply of diapers from Felpausch • A $10 gift certificate from McDonald s. • A $25 cash card from Kmart. Ethel Groos anything of a charitable nature that they haven't contributed to in the community. "A big thing to both was the (recent) es­ tablishment of the Barry Community Foundation" and both worked on its forma­ Serena Bolthouse (left) holds her son. Wesley, who was the winner of this year's first baby contest by being bom New Year's Day at Pennock Hospital. With her are friend Kathy Ackels and her daughter. Ashley. tion together. Richard Shuster said. Because of their many civic contribu­ tions. Ethel and Richard were co-recipients See GROOS, continued on page 13 �Page 2 - The Hastings Bannef - Thursday January 7 1999 Bailey re-elected County Board chairman tn David T. Young James Bailey was elected chairman of the Barry County Board-of Commissioners Monday lor the filth consecuiive^ear on a M vote Bailey, who survived another challenge from Robert Wenger, has been board chairman every year since he first took of­ fice in January 1995. Wenger was nominated by Commis­ sioner Emmet Herrington at the board s an­ nual reorganizalional meeting Monday morning. Herrington said that Wenger was the most experienced member of the board, having served since 1988. and he said after four years it was time for someone else lo lead Meanwhile. Commissioner Sandy James nominated Bailey and when the vote was taken, it was James. Bailey. Rod Goebel and newcomers Clare Tripp and Jeff MacKenzie who supported the chairman s re-election. Backing Wenger were Herrington. Wenger and John Barnett Re-elected vice chair was Sandy James, on a unanimous vote. News Briefs: Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 11. at the Delton Kellogg Middle School li­ brary. Barry County Historical Society President Michael Hook will present the program. The public is welcome to attend Legislative Coffee* set The next Legislative Coffee session will be held at 8 a.m. Monday. Jan. II. at the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings. State Senator Joanne Emmcns; State Representative Terry Geiger; Jeanne Englehart. representing Third District Congressman Vern Ehlers; and Heidi Kacb of Seventh District Con­ gressman Nick Smith's office will be on hand to talk about any issues the public might wish to discuss. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feed­ back on at least one of the issues dis­ cussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. All Barry County citizens are urged to attend. 'Over Rainbow* dates postponed The "Over the Rainbow" perfor­ mances originally scheduled for thb weekend (Jan. 9 and 10) have been rescheduled for Jan. 16 and 17. The actors could not make their way to rehearsals during the recent snow­ storm and church services were can­ celed Sunday. Jan. 3. This retelling ot the classic "Wizard of Oz" story made famous by a movie of the same name will be performed by the Caraway Street Ministry of the Peace Reformed Church on M-37 be­ tween Middleville and Caledonia. Performances will be at 7 p.m Sat­ urday. Jan. 16. and al 3 and 7 p in. Sunday. Jan. 17. Tickets are free, but those who would like to attend should call the church office at 891-8119 to reserve them. Showcase plans country, gospel K.T. Country and the Taylored Pen­ nies will be featured in tonight’s (Jan. 7) Musicians Show case at 6:30 at Ar­ by's in Hastings. K.T. Country, consisting of Tommy and Karen Miller of Kawkawlin. specialize in doing the music and visual presentations of artists such as Marty Robbins. Tammy Wynette. Minnie Pearl. Roy Orbisc n ano Loretta Lynn. The duo has performed at the Prairieville Old.fashioned Farm Days, among other events Opening the evening's concert will f<e the Taylored Pennies, who are Mary Taylor and Terri Pennepacker They sing country and gospel favorites Seating at the Showcase is on a first-come, tint-served basis. Before the vole was taken. Herrington questioned both candidates about several county issues, almost as if the two were interviewing for the job. One question was about the county implementing a business plan. Bailey said SIO.(XX) had been set aside for that purpose at the last board meeting of 1998. "I assume it will be done this year." he said. Wenger said. I would like to see a plan lor all elected officials, one that we could all agree on and work on." Another question was about reducing the number of committees and turning over many of their duties to the county administrator (Michael Brown) and his assistant. "It shouldn't be my decision." Bailey replied, explaining that it should be up to the board. “I think we're fine with the committees we have. Bailey added that the number of commit­ tees already has been reduced from seven to five. Wenger said. "I think we should cut the number of committees to three... finance. Master Gardener classes will start A Master Gardener class series is scheduled to be held Tuesday evenings from Feb. 2 to April 13. The Michigan Master Gardener pro­ gram is designed to develop a consor­ tium of Michigan Stale University Ex­ tension volunteers trained in plant sci­ ence and home gardening. Tlie program enables volunteers to improve their quality of life and that of the commu­ nities where they live. Master Gardeners increase people's appreciation for ;ind wise use of plants by providing them w.th instruction on growing plants using environmentally sound practices. Those who a strong interest in home gardeniung and horti­ culture arc encouraged to take the class series. The 11 classes will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. starting Feb. 2 Registra­ tion deadline is Friday Jan. 22. at the MSU Extension office. Cost is $200 per person. Blood challenge ends in a draw The blood drive challenge between the Hastings Jaycees and Lions Club Dec. 29 has been declared a draw. The entire Red Cross blood drive collected 90 pints, which local offi­ cials said is an excellent number con­ sidering it was held in the middle of the holiday season. The next blood drive in Hastings is scheduled for Tuesday. Jan. 19. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. After that, the next drive in Barry County will be Monday. Feb. 1, in Delton. Those who are at least 17 years of age. weigh at least 110 pounds, are in reasonably good health and haven’t given blood within 56 days of the date —of the drive are eligible to donate blood. For more information, call the local Red Cross office at 945-3122. Animal shelter 1st Friday topic The campaign on behalf of a new Barry County Animal Shelter will be the focus of the next First Friday fo­ rum at noon Jan. 8 al the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall, comer of Green and Jeffer­ son streets in Hastings. Mark Englerth. one of the leaders of the "Animal Shelter 2000" committee, will be guest speaker He will talk about the need for a new shelter and what kinds of things the supporters of the idea will be doing in the next year to raise funds to make it happen. Englerth. County Surveyor Brian Reynolds. Humane Society President Kathy Wiggins. Sheriff Steve DeBoer and others have been putting together many of the fund-raising efforts to re­ place the old shelter fiuility. which has been deemed by state authorities to be inadequate. They have proposed to put the new shelter on a site at the end of Industrial Park Drive on land donated by the Viking Corp. Englerth is no stranger to commu­ nity campaigns. He led the successful effort last year to construct a new fire station in Yankee Springs Township. The forum next month will be held on the second Friday for the second straight month The program with Bill Freeman Dec. 11 was held on that date instead of Dec 4 because of a schedul­ ing conflict. Next month's date change is due to the fact the first Friday will be on the New Year's holiday personnel or public relations or human re­ sources and a program/property commit­ tee." Herrington asked about what should be the county's contribution lo a proposed new animal shelter facility. Bailey said the county has already helped provide some seed money to a volunteer group and lias "given then?the opportunity lo raise the rest." Wenger said he thinks the County Board should set aside $50,000 a year for three years. "That woulu pul a lol of good failh in the people who are out there trying to raise the money." he said. On the question of a new facility for the Commission on Aging, both said they support ii. Bailey said any action toward having a new combination facility for the elderly and lhe health department 'would have lo be initialized at the board of health level, not lhe board of commissioners... The concept’s there, but working it out is difficult." Wenger said he supports the idea, saying. "Lord knows they need new facilities." ' When asked about county-wide rccreational facilities. Bailey said Charlton Park already is under the County Parks and Recreation Commission and he didn't see a need for having a separate parks and recreation director. Wenger said. "We've got to gel rid of the idea it (Charlton Park) is set aside from be­ ing a county park run by a county parks board." Both commissioners said the county's debt should be paid off. and Wenger sug­ gested doing it over a period of two or three years. Bailey was questioned about his contin­ ued support of building a centrally located youth sports complex. "We still need it. and I still support it." Bailey said. Wenger said. "We have a programs prob­ lem (in Barry County), rather than a facili­ ties problem." When asked what number of commis­ sioners there should be. Bailey said he did­ n't have a problem with turning over ad­ ministrative functions to lhe administrator and staff, but he felt commissioners should still be involved because they are elected by lhe people and administrators arc not. Wenger said he would like to see the number of commissioners be reduced from eight to five. 4 . . • l-.icilitie- and Properly — James, chairwoman Barnett. Goebel and Clare Tripp. Wenger alternate. Takes in parking. Safety Committee. counts buildings. Air­ port Commission, custodial, bid review and county parks • Personnel — Goebel. chairman. Her­ rington. James and MacKenzie. Tripp, al­ ternate Takes m labor negotiations. Ap­ peals Committee, clerk. Barry-Eaton Board ol Health. Thornapple Manor. Community Action Agcrtcy. medical examiner, mental health. Area Agency on Aging Region 111, employee benefits, personnel policies, ad­ ministrator. Commission on Aging, veter­ ans' allairs. Chief Executive Office Board. Family Independence Agency and substance abuse. • Central Services — Tripp, chair­ woman. Herrington. MacKenzie and Wenger. Bailey, alternate. Takes in sherifflail-mnrine. remonumentation. county sur­ veyor. transit. Road Commission, animal James Bailey In 1990. there were seven commissioners on the board. After rcapportionnicnt. there were eight commissioner- elected in 1992. Herrington also asked about the possibil­ ity of going to night meetings to allow more people to attend. James said that was tried several years ago on a six-month trial basis, but lhe board didn't sec any increase in public attendance. Wenger added that in night meetings the board members did not have lhe expertise of department heads available, like they do now during morning sessions on the sec­ ond and fourth Tuesdays of lhe month. In other business al lhe reorganizalional meeting, live board accepted Bailey's rec­ ommendations for committee assignments. They were as follows: • Finance — Jeff MacKenzie. chairman. Jim Bailey. John Barnett and Rod Goebel. Sandy James, alternate. Takes in the Build­ ing Authority, treasurer, purchasing, capi­ tal budget and equalization. • County Development — Robert Wenger, chairman. Bailey. Barnett and James. Emmet Herrington, alternate. Takes in Planning and Zoning. Soil and Waler Conservation. RC & C Council. Emer­ gency Preparedness. Central Dispatch E- 911. Department of Public Works, eco­ nomic development. Cooperative Exten­ control, child care probate, jury board, adult probation. Unified Trial Court Division, road patrol. Drain Commission, register of deeds, land information services, LIS map­ ping abstract, prosecuting attorney, child care welfare and Friend of the Court. Appointments of commissioners lo county boards and commissions were as follows: Airport. Bailey and MacKenzie; Area Agency on Aging. Region III. Herrington; Barry-F non Board of Health. Bailey. Mackenzie and Wenger. Community Ac­ tion Agency. Herrington and Tnpp; Central Dispalch/E-911. Wenger. CEOB. Herring­ ton and Wenger. Classification. Goebel; Commission on Aging. Herrington and James; Community Corrections Advisory. Tripp; Community Dispute Resolution. Barnett; Department of Public Works. Bar­ nett. Goebel and MacKenzie; FEM A. Wenger. Jordan Lake Board. MacKenzie; Judicial Council. Tripp; Keyman. Bailey and Tripp; LEPC. Bailey and James; Men­ tal Health. Herrington and MacKenzie; Mortgage Review Board. Barnett. Parksand Recreation Board. James and MacKenzie; Planning and Zoning. Bailey; Fotawatomi RC & D. Tripp; Remonumentation. Bai­ ley. Tripp and Wenger. Safely Committee. Barnett; Solid Waste. Wenger. Substance Abuse. Barnett and James; Transportation. Goebel and James; ano’ Wrap Anxind Team. Goebel and James. sion. LEPC and solid waste. Man nearly freezes to death after leaving party on foot by Shelly Suker Staff Writer A Battle Creek man who apparently had been drinking and using drugs prior to leaving a Hickory Comers party on foot early Sunday morning. Jan. 3. was found near death almost three hours later. The 29-year-old man was taken to Community Hospital in Battle Creek, where he was treated for exposure and then released, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. "If our deputies had not found him. he would have died." said Undersheriff Don Ford Tuesday. Ford said his department was able to locate the man and save his life, despite the nearly impassable road conditions, thanks to the loan of a four-wheel drive vehicle by the Chrysler Super Store. The department has also borrowed a four-wheel drive vehicle from Bill Seif Chevrolet. According to police, lhe man left the Hickory Comers home on foot wearing no gloves or hat shortly after 2:30 a.m. Police were called when another Hutchinson Road resident reported that the man appeared al his door at about 3 a.m. looking extremely cold and suffering from exposure. The resident told police the visitor asked if he could stay overnight in his bam. but lhe man instead invited him inside to sleep on his couch. "When the man tried to help him off with his boots, (the visitor) became agitated, swore at the resident and became confrontational." police reported. The man then left the residence, later telling police he became scared because lhe man was being nice. Deputies later tracked lhe man's footprints in the snow 100 yards south through a field, then back to lhe roadway and toward several homes and back to the road. In several spots along the way. it appeared to police that lhe man laid down in the snow. "He was at the edge of not getting up the next time he laid down." said Ford. "He was high, he was drunk. We figure we saved a guy's life because of their (the car dealers') cooperation" At one residence, it appeared the man stood under a covered porch and spent a significant amount of time huddled behind a garage, police said. "We then tracked him down a hill to a field," said deputies. "He wa.< 100 yards out in the field standing next to a pond facing east." Police said the man stood with his head tilted back, looking skyward with his coal unzipped. When deputies asked the man turn around and show them his hands, he replied "Just shoot me." They were able, however, to place the man in the four-wheel drive and meet a Lifecare ambulance, which then look lhe man to Community Hospital in Battle Creek. Ford credits the car dealerships for their willingness lo help the department. "We arc extremely pleased." said Ford. "We had a snow emergency, so we got a hold of the local car dealers. They just said here you go’’ and this particular case brings right to the core why we need them." Ford said the deputies would not have been able to reach the location of the man in a patrol car. ' The only way to get there was with a four by four." said Ford, who notes that police vehicles arc not made to be fourwheel drive because they have to be speed rated at 120 mph. "We can't use them as patrol cars. But if the roads arc so bad that lhe patrol cars arc parked, we can respond in the four by fours " The dealers loaned lhe vehicles to the department early Saturday free of charge or lease, and lhe deputies will keep them on hand until the snow emergencies are over, said Ford. "Then, well just give them back." he said “Last year. we did the same thing." in '99 to read the BANNER Every Week and BE INFORMEDI James Schnackenberg Schnackenberg appointed to health post Hastings resident James Schnackenberg has been appointed deputy director/deputy health officer for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Director Thomas Spencer of lhe health department indicates this appointment will help the department meet the changing ad­ ministrative needs of the agency. Schnackenberg has served as the director of lhe Environmental Health division of the department since 1988 He will con­ tinue meeting these responsibilities in his new position. His primary focus will be assuring agency accountability, fiscal responsibility and "innovative utilization" of resources. He is preparing the agency lo become ac­ credited under the new "Local Health De­ partment Accreditation" process imple­ mented by the Michigan Department of Menial Health. Schnackenberg has an undergraduate de­ gree from Western Michigan University and a master's degree in management and supervision. He attended the Michigan Public Health Leadership Institute as a 1996-97 scholar He served as regional vice president of the National Environmental Health Associ­ ation and as president of the Michigan As­ sociation of Local Environmental Health Administrators. He and his wife. Jackie, and sons Ryan and Matthew are longtime Hastings resi­ dents. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 7 1999 - Page 3 Blizzard of ’99 plays havoc with Barry County CONTINUED from page I The plow drivers have had no trouble finding places to push the snow, he said, except in places such as dead-ends and culde-sacs. In those cases, a loader will be used to haul the snow to an open field or snow bank "We haven't had lo do that yet but we're getting dose." he said Though the county has 700 tons of salt and sand to use this season, little has been spread so far. "We're just plowing right now so we don't put a lol on or we would just be plowing it nght back off." he said. Felpausch isn’t the only local store without snow shovels. True Value. Kmart. County Post and Plumb s Value Rite all report that their snow shovel supplies arc depleted Scenes like this one have been all too common lately in Hastings and Barry County. Road crews worked long hours over the past weekend and then were out again Wednesday morning and afternoon as even more white stuff came True Value. County Post and MC Sup­ ply also sold out of snow throwers. "We sold a bunch of snow throwers." said True Value Lawn and Garden Manger Dan Bolthouse. "Probably around 50 from the start of the storm until lhe finish." Two throwers, however, have been re­ turned and are again for sale, lie said. "It's not unusual for a few people to wait until a storm to buy something like that, take it home and clean out their driveway, then bring it back and try to return it," he Picnic weather is obviously over and. though the more than two-feet of snow has caused havoc. It has also painted some breathtaking scenery around Barry County. said. True Value also sold out of generators, kerosene heaters and wicks. Other winter items in demand arc wiper blades, scrapers, oil lamps and batteries. Bolthou.se said. "Everybody’s in a hurry." he said. However, no major electrical problems have been experienced in Barry County, ac­ cording to Consumers Energy spokesman John Hall Only two interruptions affecting six people have been reported since Saturday and power lines have not been affected by the heavy snow or the wind. Frigid temperatures late Tuesday was an­ other danger threatening Barry County resi­ dents as lhe National Weather Service is­ sued a "non-precipitetion" warning. An Arctic air mass settled over lhe re­ gion Monday night, providing record cold weather for far southeast Michigan Tues­ day. when a southwest wind in the 10 to 20 mph range dropped the wind chill as low as 30 to 40 below zero. Temperatures struggled just to remain above zero and then began to rise. "Exposed skin can freeze in just a couple of minutes with wind chills this low," the National Weather Service warned. ’’Wear mittens, scarves, and a hat to cover as A quiet Hastings Township stream lends some solace to the stress and frustration of the recent winter storms. much of your body as possible " Experts also warn citizens to avoid overcxertion. "Attempting to do physical work in very cold temperatures may bring on a heart at­ tack." the National Weather Service in­ cluded in its wind chill advisory, "even for people in appucnily good physical condi­ tion." The forecast for the rest of the week in­ cluded snow every day through Sunday with tempe -alures expected at 13 degrees today. 25 on Friday, 22 Saturday and 15 on Sunday. Joe Bleam stands in front of one of six new transit buses that win offer riders increased comfort and other amenities. Barry County Transit wins grant for six buses Barry County Transit has been awarded a S563.58O grant to purchase six new 25fooc. lift-equipped buses. The gran? was from the Federal Transit Administration and lhe Comprehensive Transportation Fund and is being adminis­ tered by the Michigan. Department of Transportation The buses will replace vehicles that are eight and nine years old and have high mileage. 6arry Transit Coordinator Joe Bleam said. Bleam said his department applied for the grant several years ago in anticipation of the current need to replace the old buses. The new buses have several features the old buses lacked. Bleam said. The seating style is more comfortable and seals are more durable, he said All the new buses have air ride suspensions, which allow for a smoother ride The old buses gave a "stiffer" nde. he said, especially when only one or two peo­ ple were nding “The passengers will see a real difference" The new bases also allow easier boarding for those who have trouble stepping up into the bus. The front end of the bus will lower during boarding to a height of nine Advertise in... The Hastings BANNER inches The new vehicles arc also ail diesel, of­ Call Us at... fering better fuel economy and engine longevity. And there are AM/FM radios in all the buses, which the old vehicles did not have. The new buses will comprise half of 945-9554 Barry Transit’s fleet of 12 buses. Bleam said. Another bus will be purchased with a separate grant, bringing the total number in Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message and put together a marketing program that will lhe fleet to 13. One new bus has already been delivered. Bleam said. Two others are expected in January and the rest in February. Bleam said, "we are excited, to say the least" about the new buses. 'I think our mechanics are the most excited " The me­ chanics were spending a lot of time and money keeping the old buses on the road, he said. GET RESULTS! Wrecker onvers nave been getting little sleep lately as they try to keep up with reports of cars sliding off of the roadways. This car was abandoned after it slid oft a Hope Township side road. Visibility at times made the driving difficult in all of Barry County during frequent snow squalls over the last live days Here, motorists take their time while heading south on Kingsbury Road �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 7 1999 LETTERS from our readers... Nextel is not “a good neighbor’ The world is much like that two-headed calf Dear editor: Several years ago I had the privilege of seeing a two-headed calf. Av I recall, this calf did not live very long. Let's just say this call had a problem This calf illustrates our world today - that is, our people world Two heads seem lo picture confusion, conflict, competition and compromise. These four words would seem to describe our world at the dawn of 1999. and the end of the second millennium A.D. Our’ people world appears to be in. a flourishing confusion, an inevitable con­ flict. necessary but very costly competition, and a very common and popular compro­ mise. The condition of the church world of the last day is described by these words from the Bible: “I know your works, that you arc neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you arc luke­ warm. and neither cold nor hot. I will vom­ it you out of My mouth.” Revelation 3:15­ 16 The two-headed calf picture of people is described in these precise words about our (agape) love life, “ ... If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” I John 2:15b and Luke 16:13, “No servant can serve two masters; for cither he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the oth­ er You cannot serve God and mammon (riches)” Hcre\ . yet another description, based on our friendships: “Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friend­ ship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a fnend of the world makes himself an enemy of god ” James 4:4. , So much for conditions, let’s look for, causes. Conditions like these can be upsetting and discouraging, unless you can identify the cause. From my vantage point may. I suggest, these conditions don’t just happen, they arc caused by people. "But know this, that in the last days per­ ilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemer*, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-cootnit.'lirtitil. defiers 6f good. traitors, head­ strong, haughty. ,loM:rs^()£plcasurc rather than lovers of God. having a form of godli­ ness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! For of this sort are those who creep into households and make rapIi .es of gullible women loaded down with sins led away by various lusts, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the trutfy” 2 Timothy 3:1-7 With descriptive word pictures like “lovers of themselves, lovers of money, ...disobedient to parents, ...without self­ control, ...lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God." etc. What else can we expect? That's where the illustration of the two­ headed calf comes in. That’s the reason for the confusion, the conflict, the competition and now the compromise. Let the two-head­ ed calf illustrate manY right-wisc-ness and. God's nght-wise-ness. Many are saying. “Let’s compromise (to avoid the confronta­ tion).’’ since it doesn’t look like we can get a majority vote in the Senate to delete cither one There is a sure cure for our impasse, but to many, probably most, it appears too dras­ tic. However it docs work beautifully, effi­ ciently. effectively and permanently. Here it is. in case you want the peace, the power, the profit, and the pcrmanticy that only God can provide. A short single sentence con­ tains the cure. It is essentially quoted four times in the Bible. Here is the quote from Romans 1:17 HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 "’The just shall live by faith " This is the central theme of the Bible Literally it would read like this - “this just (nght-wisc one) will live by faith (in God’s Word) You can also find this in Habakkuk 2:4. Gala­ tians 3:11. and Hebrews 10:38a. With all the confusion and compromise these days you may be asking “But what does it mean to have faith, really believe ’” Romans 6:6 “Knowing this, that our old man (our proud human nature) was cruci­ fied (figuratively died) with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin ” Roman 6:11 “Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin. but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:13 "And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin. but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your mem­ bers as instruments of righteousness (rightwisc-ness) to God ” Romans 6 13 Read the whole chapter if you arc interested; also Galatians 2:20. 5:24 and 6:14. The problem illustrated by the two-head­ ed calf is solved when you come to know, confess and believe in your heart Jesus Christ as your Creator. Savior. Lord and Master. Who gives you eternal life when you receive Him by genuine faith in your heart (control center). See John 3:36 and Revelation 3:20. Thomas said it well, when he said lo Jesus. "My Lord and my God.” John 20:28. “Now the right-wise one wrll live by faith (in God\ Word) Arc you still trying to get this two-head­ ed calf lo compromise'’ Rus Sarver. Hastings Starr committed worse offenses To the editor: Obstruction of Justice: 1. Releasing confidential grand jury tes­ timony. 2. Allowing one hour of defense against four years of investigation 3. A Reagan appointed independent counsel, a Nixon appointed Supreme Court Justice, and Republican Congress avoiding “due procesj” tc assassinate a president 4. Using illegal wire tapping 5. Opening a case without permission from the attorney general 6. Not specifically accusing the defen­ dant of charges against him 7. Elevating a civil misdemeanor, seldom prosecuted or if prosecuted receives one hour in court, a $200 fine and community service, to a high crime deserving impeach­ ment. 8. Assuming the prosecution's case is credible as given with no cross examination of witnesses. 9. Saying lying under oath is the same as perjury which includes not just lying under oath but also the lie must be material to the case How docs consensual sex prove a pattern of behavior in a sexual harassment case? If the pattern is immaterial, how docs lying about it become material when a judge dismissed the case as inmaterial? If it is immaterial in the civil case, howdoes it become material in the grand jury? 10. Dismissing having an adulterous as a "youthful indiscretion” at age 47. but cruci­ fying an opponent having consensual sex at 51 to relieve the tensions of mctapausc. 11. Adding evidence not considered by the House to the case in the Senate. Which is worse for our country, a presi­ dent lying under oath about committing pri­ vate consensual sex or an independent counsel and party committing the above offenses? Bill Byrne. Hastings Keep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH” with their hometown. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Give Us a Call at...945-9554 Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All tha* will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • V.e prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. g-'” ' To the editor: The Banner s recent article about Nextel intimidating \ankcc Springs Township into allowing them to place a communications tower on land along M-37 is dqa vu all over again I argued before the County Zoning Board of Appeals to deny the construction of a similar one in Hope Township last year All other testimony that night from the public was against more towers in this county Still, the Nextel representative argued that they had met all the requirements needed for rczomng and were entitled to put one up despite the wishes of the residents As your article stated. 47 local residents petitioned against the Yankee Springs tow­ er. In face of that, the Nextel representa­ tives threatened to sue the township if they shopping in downtown Hastings. Mid­ dleville or Delton, they arc not our neigh­ bors' They arc corporate pirates, forcing j every one of us to stare at those blights on । the landscape ail for their own profit. And, they arc not "good" when they pit true • neighbors against one another or arrogantly 4 dismiss the wishes of so many of them. Battles like this arc being waged every , day across this country Often times, small * communities cannot afford the money to. fight off these bullies. Other communities . have become proactive and have moratori­ ums in place lo restrict the rampant spread. of towers. The residents of this county', should wake up now and protect our beauti-J ful visual resources by imposing a county- ‘ wide restriction on new tower construction.*** were not granted the right for construction In the same breath, they claimed that they tried to be a good fnend and neighbor, but more or less it was their right to put up the Also, if it takes a lawsuit or two against * these raiders to protect our rights as resi­ dents of this county , then we should be ful- ‘ tower. Excuse me! Unless I missed their corpo­ rate headquarters in Hastings or in my hoi- Joe Lukasiewicz' Hastings1’ ly prepared to engage a The president must be punished To the editor: Can we. just for a minute, consider the punishment for perjury and obstruction of justice, or the refusal to punish? Consider, should the chief executive not be punished, then should that privilege be extended also to senators as well? And con­ gressmen? And statc-cleclcd legislators? And county officials? And city commis­ sioners. sillage council members and town­ ship officials? And why not everyone com­ mitting fraud? (They have tried that tactic already). Censure is not punishment It might be thought of as punishing to a person of the character of Senator Carl Levin, but. to person who docs not know the meaning of.j shame, ii has no meaning If he can not be. impeached, perhaps the senate should apol­ ogize to him instead. ) This is “this” the end of the republic? Remember, government employees must/, never give gifts to or exchange any favor to another government employee. Those doing so. arc automatically expelled. There must • never be an exception. Wendell Strickland Battle Creek Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. ., Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate;Olfioe‘Building. Washington D.G. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal , । Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative , U.S. Congress । Peter Hoekstra,. Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Townshyi), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 22S-4401. Linda Kaiser, ' district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. Drstrk.1 office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616)451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most ol Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543- b 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. 1 Presidents comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (aii of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th Drstnct (all ol Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. 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I dressed myself up and dove into the snow drifts anxind the house.” 1 went out and enjoyed the weather — sledding and diding with the kids and playing with the dogs.” Fred Fkiachmanx Caledonia: Shane Patrick, Woodland: I’ve been writing grant requests of various agencies and Inundations tor the Caledonia Rails lu Trails project, for things like maintenance, eonstruetkw and 1 caught up some reading and played some video games." land acquisition" u 4 T ------- —— ---------------------------------------------------, Published by Hastings Banrwr, Inc. John Jacob* PratAiant -Joyce Ryan Traaww > I iday haste missed Nextel representatives - ’We watched some TV, relaxed a hit after the hectic holidays and had --wnc Rice family time logether.** �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 7 1999 _ Page 5 Discipline program starts at Hastings Middle School by Mary Warner Arlie Joyce Helen Shaffer NASHVILLE - Arik Joyce Helen (Stambaugh) Shaffer, age 92, of Nashville, passed away Monday, January 4, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. She was bom in Nashville on September II. 1906, the daughter of Marshman and Hattie (Pixley) Wilcox. She attended Quail Trap School and married W Earl Stambaugh in Charlotte on April I!, 1925. He preceded her in death in 1975 and she later married Ben Shaffer in Battle Creek. Mrs. Shaffer worked at Approximately one-ihird of lhe student population is involved in lhe pilot pro­ gram, which was initiated this past fall At a recent school board meeting, sixth grade teacher Becky Wigg told board members that the new discipline program "allows for better communication with parents by teachers." and "allows teachers to be con- Eaton Manufacturing during Work! War II and later attended lhe Family Altar Church in Battle Creek. She enjoyed crochetting, her dogs & cats, flower gardening, especially roses, and her family. Mrs. Shaffer was also preceded in death by her son. Leo Stambaugh; grandchildren, Vickie, Ronnie, & Connie; two brothers, Clifford and Lloyd Wilcox, and sister. Stambaugh of Nashville; FOCUS six funusMby.. Mark D. Christensen grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Funeral Senvccs for Mrs. Shaffer will be held Thursday, January 7, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at the Maple Valley Home, Nashville with Reverend James Hynes officiating. Burial will take place in Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. Memorials may be made to A call to simplify retirement saving the American Heart Association. I I Juanita Kingsbury DELTON - Juanita Kingsbury, age 60. of Delton, passed away Monday, January 4, 1999 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Juanita was bom October 25, 1938 in Thacker. West Virginia, the daughter of Homer Burton and Lonnie Rowe. She worked for lhe Barry County Commission on Aging and as a waitress, but was mostly a homemaker. Juanita married Orville Kingsbury on July 17. 1953. She was raised in West Virginia as a coal miners daughter and . came to Michigan in 1953. She loved crafting with beads; embroidering and spending time with her mother. Mrs. Kingsbury was preceded in death by her husband, Orville in 1993; her father. Homer and hi t step-father. Leroy Kingsbury; brothers, Francis Burton & Ervin Burton; two sisters, Gledis Devine & Dovic Tobey Mrs. Kingsbury is survived by her mother Lonnie Kingsbury of Delton; two daughters, Rita & Donald Smith of Delton and Katherine Kingsbury of Delton; four sons, John & Corey Kingsbury of Holland. Robert Kingsbury of Lansing; Ansell & Dawn Kingsbury of Delton, and Clyde & Tami Kingsbury of Lansing; 20 grandchildren & six great grandchildren; three brothers. Kenneth & Tammy Burton of Lacey, Danny & Dorothy Burton of Delton. Allen Ray Burton of Delton; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Thursday, January 7. 1999 at 11:00 a.m. al the There’s a lot of talk about retirement among workers - and it’s not necessarily by those about to retire. Responsible Americans of all ages arc beginning to face the fact that Social Secu­ rity is not the answer to a carefree retire­ ment. To ensure a comfortable future, preretirces need to put individual investments and employer-sponsored '.etircment plans to work today. Leading nr/estment profes­ sionals have begun a campaign to persuade Congress to make it easier for workers to do so. Matthew P. Fink, president of the Invest­ ment Company Institute, the national asso­ ciation of the mutual fund industry, served as a delegate to the National Summit on Re­ tirement Savings, held recently in Washing­ ton. D.C. Speaking for the mutual fund in­ dustry, Fink urged Congress to lake three steps to help Americans save more effec­ tively for retirement: 1. Expand opportunities and strengthen incentives for individuals to save directly and through employer-sponsored plans. 2. Streamline certain cumbersome regu­ latory burdens that deter employers from offering retirement plans. 3. Keep the rules simple and easy to un­ derstand. As an example of the way confusing regu­ lations discourage saving. Fink noted what has resulted from IRA rule changes. When Congress introduced universal tax deductions for IRAs in 1982, IRA contribu­ tions rose from less than $4 billion in 1980 to about $38 billion in 1986. Three-quarters of all IRA contributions in 1986 were from families with annual incomes less than $50,000 When Congress restricted the deductibility of IRA contributions in the Tax Reform Act of 1986. the level of IRA contributions fell sharply to $15 billion in 1987 and never re­ covered. In 1995. contributions totaled $8.4 billion. “The 1986 changes introduced a level of complexity into an otherwise simple and successful program that was inconsistent with the critical goal of promoting long­ term savings." Fink said. According to Fink, the traditional IRA and the new Roth IRA arc excellent ways for Americans to build assets for retire­ ment, and making the tax-deductible IRA available to everyone could make these re­ tirement accounts even more attractive. Fink concludes that increasing the annual IRA contribution limit and removing com­ plex income limits on IRA eligibility would encourage more saving. Further, he be­ lieves that allowing Education IRA rollovers into Roth IRAs and expanding Education IRA contribution amounts would provide further incentives. Working Americans understand responsi­ bility. Most also understand that it’s their responsibility to prepare for retirement by treating Social Security not as their primary source of retirement income, but as 1 po­ tential supplement to a retirement income they provide for themselves. Fink makes the case that our government can help by simplifying retirement savings accounts. As he says. "It’s one of the best investments the government can make." Bunal will take place in Cedar Creek Cemetery to CLINICAL DIETARY MANAGER the Registered Dietitian to manage lhe clinical aspects of a 138 bed County owned Skilled Nursing Facility. Will function as co­ department head along with Dietary Production Manager. Must have al least 2 years experience in long-term care dealing with assessments. MDS's and care plans, therapeutic diets, menu plan­ ning. etc. Will consider 4 year degree in dietetics. Oneta Laurent NASHVILLE - Oneta Laurent, age 85, of Nashville, passed away Friday, January I, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Excellent wages, fringes and working conditions. Please send resume along with salary history to: Hastings. She was bom July 31. 1913 in Potterville, the daughter of Thomas and Zoa (Sharp) Edwards. j She attended Potterville Schools Lynn Sommerfield, Administrator, Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE and married Cecil Harris in December of 1934. The marriage ended in divorce and she mamed Virgil Laurent in 1950. He preceded her in death April 10. 1961. She was employed in various factories, was a manager at the Nashville Dime Store, and worked at various restaurants. She was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church and was a life member of the Nashville V.F.W. Auxiliary. She was also preceded in death by a brother. Russell Edwards, and an infant sister, Leia Edwards. She is survived by her children. Arlccn McCrimmon of Nashville, Ardis Wilkins of Hastings. Robert Harris of New Hampshire, and Sharon Crist of Portland; eleven gr?ndchiWren. and many great grandchildren; sister-in-law. Edna Edwards of Nashville. FWIB 7X uisuNUisr«sa 7 30»» YINTVI GOT IttIL lUMNunroi rwex no tn ijx in 4» no tn unt no JOt YOUNG STADUM JEAIW&OGrtAl SOUHO 0U"UrTOHl*C) FW4K ns 130 SATSMtnO 130 4 30 ns IX urn SNOW musant 40 O PATCH ADAMS STADUM St ATWWHGrtAl SONO NOSM WWAMS <l*G-i3) FW4 40 700 tX UT4UN13X IX 4 40 TOO »2? UTl FfcSAT „ JC MBWCE Of EGYPT W*. (*& TMURSSX tX JACK FROST Graveside Services will be held at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. Memorials may be made to the Nashville Baptist Church. Arrangements were made Valley Chapel. Nashville. by ent. If the behavior occurs a fourth time, the student is sent to a "respect responsibil­ ity community room" staffed by a disci­ pline aide and must again fill out a behav­ ior plan The aide must also call the parent. The latter procedure is repeated for the fifth offense The next offense requires a one-day sus­ pension of the student, a meeting between the student, his teaching team members and his parents, and the drawing up of a more extensive behavior intervention plan. A call to parents by an administrator is also required. Subsequent referrals to the respect re­ sponsibility community room will result in three or more days of out of school sus­ pensions. the drawing up of additional be­ havior intervention plans, and a call to the parents by an administnAor. Spahr said only three students have thus far reached the stage where a meeting be­ — survival, power and recognition, love and belonging, freedom, and fun. When the students choose to satisfy one of those ba­ sic needs in an inappropriate way. Spahr said, teachers work with them to help them find a more appropriate way of satisfying the need. For example, if a student is talking out loud and being disruptive seeking to fulfill a need for attention (love and belonging), the teacher will work with the student to find a way for him to receive the desired at­ tention. The teacher might suggest that the student raise his hand if he wishes to speak, and the teacher may promise to ac­ knowledge to the student that his hand is CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a budget workshop in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. January 18.1999 at 7:00 p.m. for the pur­ pose of discussing preliminary work, setting objec­ tives and goals for the fiscal year 19992000 For additional information pertaining to said work­ shop. please contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street. Hastings Michigan, or by calling 616-945­ 2468 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of tr»e City of Hastings or TDD caM relay services i-800-6493777 Event G. Manshum City Clerk Maple UlllllllIUTfl up and he will be called upon. The previous method of handling behav­ ior problems would be to just sell the stu­ dent what he did wrong and give him an appropriate punishment. Spahr said. With that system, he said, the student "will un­ derstand how he got it (the punishment), but won't understand how to correct it We're interested in correcting behavior and making children more responsible for how they go through the day." The new process gives the student and his parent(s) more input into the discipline strategies being undertaken. Spahr said. The increased involvement with parents in the process at an earlier stage has gotten "a huge positive response" from parents, he said. The new program "supports our notions of family and community," Spahr said. "We re constantly promoting collaboration between the parents, staff and kids. We re not looking for winners or losers or to place blame. We’re about helping and nur­ turing and being a community that looks for answers." Spahr said plans are to expand the disci­ pline program to include all of the middle school students and staff next year. At the same time, the school also plans to insti­ tute a Saturday school for students who are tardy or truant. The morning school will be held two times a month from 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. and be staffed by one adminis­ trator and one teacher. Students will com­ plete academic work during the Saturday school The new discipline program does not ap­ ply to students whose behavior involves safety issues. Students who fight, assault others, or engage in theft, vandalism, ha­ rassment. or drug, alcohol or tobacco use. will continue to be referred to school ad­ ministrators. Spahr said he believes the new program is "great." It was initiated by teachers, he said, because they "thought it was a better •'ay of doing things. The teachers see bow it fits closer to our philosophy of caring for kids and caring for parents and making (the students) more responsible for their own education." Turkey raffle will help fund local Habitat home Barry County Habitat for Humanity has recently given away 50 fresh turkeys through two fundraising raffles to help build another local Habitat home. Habitat is a nonprofit, Christian ecumenical housing ministry that builds homes in partnership with needy families. One turkey raffle was held before Christmas and the other before Thanksgiving for lhe project, held in co­ operation with Otto’s Turkey Farm of Middleville. The winners of the November raffle were published in a recent Hastings Banner. Here are the winners of turkeys in December Tammi Price of Hastings. Karen Lozier of East LeRoy, Kathy Williams of Battle Creek. Linda Trongo of Delton, Alexandra Carrigan, James Fisher of Hastings, Wilbur Sager of Delton, Jeri Merck of Delton. Margaret Hollenbeck of Hastings, Kristine Morgan of Lake Odessa. Howard Thaler of Freeport, Norma Carrigan. Charles Dalton of Plainwell, Chris Jenkins of Hastings, Kim Gravelle of Nashville, Jim Boynton of Kalamazoo, Bob O'Connell of Delton, Ron Mudgett of Hastings. Floyd Gates of Marshall. Marcia Bell of Nashville, Justin Hutchins of Hastings, Deb Weltzer of Delton, Sally Miller of Shelbyville, Karla Blaha of Allegan and Roland Furrow of Hastings. LEGAL NOTICES ------------ •------------------NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE ^ornapplc Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorials may be made American Lung Association. Il the behavior occurs again, the student fills out a behavior plan and the teacher makes a mandatory phone call to the par­ tween parents, students and teachers was re­ quired. at which time the behavior prob­ lems the students were having were re­ solved. Spahr said that when teachers are work­ ing with lhe students to develop better be­ haviors. they will help lhe student under­ stand why he engaged in the behavior based on research that indicates students act out of a desire to fulfill one of five basic needs FINANCIAL Blanche McPeck. Mrs. Shaffer is survived by her daughter. Doria (Glen) Betts of Nashville; son, Lyle (Bonnie) sistent ’ with their discipline strategies. Teacher Jan Foley said staff involved in the pilot program “very much like what we re doing. We re talking more with stu­ dents. We re working more with students." The new plan sets up a hierarchy of con­ sequences. Students involved in behavior such as talking out of turn, making im­ proper remarks, using profanity, running in hallways, not paying attention, or being unkind to other students first will receive a warning from their teacher. If the behavior occurs again, the student will fill out a "respect responsibility com­ munity plan." which will be reviewed by the student and teacher. The plan identifies the behavior the student was invoked in. how that behavior affected others, what the student's plan of action is to keep the prob­ lem from happening again, and what lhe consequences will be if the student again engages in the undesirable behavior. The teacher has lhe option at this point of call­ ing the student's parents. Staff Writer Hastings Middle School is moving away from punishment-based discipline and mov ing toward behavior modification strategies designed to allow students to take individ­ ual responsibility for their actions The school has embarked on a pilot pro­ gram this year that has thus far resulted in a nearly 50 percent drop in the number of after-school detentions due to behavior problems. "We've really seen a huge positive influx of kids understanding what's going on and more and more better behaviors coining out of it." Principal Mike Spahr said of lhe new program Mika Meyers. Beckett and Jones. PLC. is at­ tempting to coded a debt and any information ob­ tained writ be used tor that purpose Default has occurred n the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Sias and Renee Sias, husband and wife. mortgagors, of 233 South Ww-en Street. Freeport. Ml 49325. to State Bank ot Caledonia a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, dated Jufy 22. 1996, recorded m the Office of Register ot Deeds tor Barry County, on July 30. 1996. m Uber 668. Page 49 Because of said default, the mortgagee has deciMed the en­ tire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due tor principal, interest at the rate of 8.750% per annum and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $6 599 23 No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power ol sale contained m said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay sa»d amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and ail legal costs, charges and expenses including attorneys fees allowed by law and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by safe 0! the mortgaged premises at pubic sale to the highest bidder at the East Door of County Courthouse Hastings Ml. on Thursday January 21 1999, at 2 00 p m The promises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows Lot 7 of Block 10 of Samuel Rouiihs Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded m Uber 1 ol Plats. Page 23 PPI 08-040-210-007-00 The property is commonly known as 233 South Warren Street Freeport Michigan Notice is further given that the length of the re­ demption penod will be Six (6) months from the date of sale unless determined abandoned m ac­ cordance with MCL 600 3241a. m whch case the redemp.ior penod shall be 30 days from the date of sato Deled December 18 1998 STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA By MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES nx Attorneys for Mortgagee By Mark A Kehoe Suite 700 200 Ottawa Avenue N W Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616) 459-3200 (1/14) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBUCAT1ON NOTICE Fite No B6-225O4-SE Estate of RUBY M KOSBAR. deceased So­ cial Secunty No 366-36-0245 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE On February 3. 1999. at 900 a m., in the Probate Courtroom. Hastings. Michi­ gan. before Honorable Richard H Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing wM be he*d on the petition of Carol W*ams requesting that she be appomied Personal Representative of the Estate of Ruby M Kosbar. wto lived at 12642 S Cobb Road. Dotton Michigan 49046. and who Oed on 11/19/98, requesting that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined and requesting also that the WH of the deceased dated August 31. 1995 and coOdte dated none, be admitted lo Probate, and requesting that paragraph Fifth of the Last Wil and Testament of Ruby M Kosbar dated August 31. 1995. bo nterpreted to devise shares ot stock n Kotogg Company the only stock whch Ruby M Kosbar owned Credrtors of the deceased are notified that ail darns against the estate wtii be forever barred untets presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative wtthm four month ol the date ol publication of this notce No­ tice is further given that the estate will then be as signed to entitled persona appearing of record Date 12-21-98 David A Dimmet s (P12793) DIMMERS & DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 616-945-9596 Carol Wrfbams 12542 S Cobb Road Deton Ml 49046 (1/7) Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 7 1999 Hook of Nashville; daughters. Judy (Ken) Rogers of Vermontville. Nora Lee (Ed) Julia "Judy” Hook - Julia ■ NASHVILLE 71. age of Nashville, Monday. January 4. 1999 She was bom April ‘Judy’ great grandchildren; sisters. Eva (Tom) Bradley of Springport. Alice (Wayne) Eaton of Freeport. Dora (Herb) Beeman of Ovid. Carol Jean Wright of Eaton Rapids. Sally (Leo) Peake of Nashville, and Patty away passed 18. Hickey of Fine Lake, and Vicky (Bion) Eye of Dowling; six grandchildren and five Hook, 1927 in Nashville, the daughter of Earl & Alice (Golden) Eaton. She attended the Banyville December 24. (Ron) Mausumas of Grand Rapids; brothers. Harley (Lillian) Eaton of Country­ School and Hastings High School She married Lawrence Hook Charlotte. on Arnold (Judy) of Eaton preceded her in death on December 10. 1997. Mrs Hook attended Peace United Methodist Church in Banyville and Burial will take place Cemetery. Nashville. Memorials may be Nashville Ambulance. sister. Josephine Brown. She is survived by her son. Larry (Judy) in made CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Morning Prayer 2nd A 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infor­ 948-9327 or Rev David T Hustwsck. vicar at 948­ 9604 St Andrew's ts a part of the mation call Independent Anglican Canada Synod Church 11 (X) am. Confession Saturday 4 00 - 4:30 pm CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE V ELCOME CORNERS INfTED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday. 9:00 am. Rev Ken Vbught. 1100 am . Rev Carl Utchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a.m. for all ages 4-H. Mon­ CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ 8799 Gull Road. Richland. Ml 4908J Phone 616-629-9243. 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiration Minister Rev Mana Barcewski. Co-Minister Rev Gcrre Parker Time 10 15 am Healing Sen kc. 11 00 a.m Celebration vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Tccnv and Children THORN APPLE > ALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m . 9:55 a m and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 9.30 am. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery available for all services Bring he whole family STUDY Sunday. 5:00 p m . Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday fering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of pcofAc who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH fFaraterfy the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd.. I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementus. 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 am Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study - Shar­ ing Your Faith. 5:30 pm Youth meeting with “Youth W'ith a Mes­ sage". 945-9224. 6 30 p.m - Bible Study for ail IMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W Center Street (corner of N Broadway and W. Coder) Church Office (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P. McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m and iO a.m Christian Education • 10 a.m.; Nursery Available at 10a m. Yout> Theater Play and PUluck-RESaiF.DULED for Sun­ day. Jan 17-4 p.m M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a m . P.O, Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. C3 RIL*S C VTHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Pastor dence Course HASTINGS HlH METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hub- Corner of State Rd and Boltwood St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor, Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day • 9 45 a m Sunday School, 10:45 a m Morning Worship; 5 30 p m Kid's quizzing. 6 0(» p m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6 30 p m.. KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 am . Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office Icy. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a.m to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 a m . Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship Wednesday 6: 45 p.m. Warriors (grades K-5th). Youth Fellowship 6.45 p.m to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6-12th) Thursday 7: 00 p.m. Prayer Meeting (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLCAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Dehon) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day week­ Saturday Evening 6 30 p m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton, Pastor Phone 945­ ends Sunday Morning Mavs 10 00 a m. ■ 1928 Book of Common 9414 Sunday. Jan 10 8 00 and 10 45 a m Holy Communion. 9 30 Prayv Sunday School (all ages) Thurs­ day, Jan 7 - 7 00 p m Inquirers. 7 00 p.m Tern ANA Saturday. Jan 9 8 00 NA. 9 00 a m Cate­ chism 3 Monday. Jan II • r00 pm Women of Fatih Tuesday. Jan 12 7:00 pm Stephen Support Supper. 7 30 OA Wednes­ day. Jan 13 - 1000 am Word­ watchers FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor. John Dunkin III. Youth Pastor. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music Mom- ing Worship 9 30 and 11 00 a m . Sunday School 9 30and 11 00a m for children and adults Family Hour 6 00 p m Sunday evening Monday First Monday of the Month Modi'! Time Out Wednes­ day Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana at 6 30 pm Bible Study and Prayer 6 30 p m Thurs­ day Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more information 948-8004 HASTINGS ‘.POSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 9482667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sun­ day Morning Worship II am. Sunday Evening Sen ice bpm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m if in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 Fellowship Time before the sen ice Nursery , children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small am QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BARRY COUNTY CHIRCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Scnicev Bible Classes 10 a m. Worship 11 a m. Evening Services 6 pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7pm Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH days 6:30 to 8:00 p.m_; BIBLE each month 8:00 a_m . freewill of­ Randall Broadway 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Sunday morning wor­ ship 10 30 a m Nuncry provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day night service with live band 7 30 p m For more information call the church office Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Rond. Hastings, Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 am Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 pm Wednesday activities 7 00 p m arc Rainbows or J.J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or Tint grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12), Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19), Adult Bible Study . No age limits. father Charles Fischer, Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m .ind ST. ANDREW 'S INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Sundays Jefferson 805 S I7|6 North Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a m.. Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coots Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Sen ice 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Green and Church streets. Dr Bu fiord W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of ChrHriae Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Musk Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship vervice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m Coffee Fellowship 11 00 a m Worship Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade Wednesday. Jan 13 - 6 30 p m Fel­ lowship nighi Potluck dinner Bring a dish to pass, and then sit back and enjoy a slide show pre­ sentation by Bryce Feighner and Andrew Safic about their tnp to Exploration *98 in San Francisco Corner FIRST PRESBVTERI AN CHI RCH 231 S Broodway. Hastings. Michigan 40058 (6161 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah I Sisson. Aswcutc Pastor Sally C Keller. Direc­ tor. Noah's Ark PreSchool Sunday. Jan 3 • 9 30 a m Traditional Wor­ ship Service. 9 50 am Children\ Church for pre-schoolers titrough 2nd graders. Church Library. 10 20 a m . Coffee Hour • In the Dining Room. 10 30 a m . 11 20 a tn Contemporary Worship Service. 11 40 a tn Chil­ dren's Church for pre-schoolers through 2nd graders. Church Library The 9 30 Service ts broadcast over UBCH • AM 1220 Nuncry is pro­ vided during both Services HASTINGS • Ethel Denton Groos. age 66. of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, January 2. 1999 at her home. Mrs. Groos was bom July 28. 1932 in Kingman. Arizona, the daughter of Thomas C. Denton, a mining engineer and Margaret L. (Litchfield) Denton a ballet dancer. She lived in a variety of locations during her youth including Chloride. Arizona; Amos. Quebec; Toronto and Bruce Mines. Onterio; Zeballos, British Columbia; New Canaan, Connecticut; Tucson. Arizona; Carlsbad. New Mexico; and finally Bethesda. Maryland. She received a Bachelor of Fine A.ls degree from Cornell University in Ithxa. New York. She married Richard T. Groos in Chevy Chase. Maryland on January 9, 1954. The couple moved to Hastings in June of 1955 upon the completion of Mr. Groos’s service in the United States Army. Mrs. Groos was an accomplished artist who’s favorite medium was oil painting. She also excelled in water color, pencil and NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS 1952 N Broadway “Prescriptions 118 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan Hastings. Michelle Murdoch of Hastings; nine great grandchildren; sister, Kathleen Hoskins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Friday. January 1. 1999 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kent G. Keller officiated. Burial took place in Roseland Park Services for Mr. Cox were held Monday. January 4. 1999 at lhe Chapel of the Cemetery in Berkley. Michigan. Marian G. Day | DELTON • Mrs. Marian G. Day, age 75, of Delton and formerly of Hastings, passed away Friday. January I, 1999 at Tendercarc of Hastings. Mrs. Day was bom on May 12. 1923 in Porter Township. VanBuren County, the daughter of Claud & Ellie (Bums) Champion. She was raised in VanBuren and Barry Memorial Park Cemetery. Battle Creek. Reverend Dr. B. Mason Shambach of Westlake Presbyterian Church officiated. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Good Samaritan Hospice Care thru LifcSpan. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, Battle Creek. | t^KenviT^arTy^cvhcr LUCAS - Kerwin Danyl Booher, age 62, of Lucas, passed away Tuesday, December 29, in 1941 from Plainwell High School. She several exhibitions at lhe Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. She was also an went on to attend Michigan State College and Mahr's Business College. She was married to Duane L. Day on June 5. 1948. They lived in Castleton Lucas. He was bom March b. 1936 in Hastings, the son of Russell and Mabel outstanding student of Contemporary Painting. She frequently accompanied her husband on business trips and took the opportunity to bnaden her knowledge by visiting art museums and galleries throughout the world. Her talent found recognition in her election to (he Board of Directors of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and her appointment as Chair of it’s Permanent Collection Committee. Mrs. Groos was the prime force behind Township. Bany County from 1948 until moving to Keller Road, Delton in 1984. Mrs. Day’s employment included: Consumers Power Company, E.W. Bliss Company office. and lhe Sod Conservation She was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church United and the establishment of the Hastings Public Library as a modem entity when she Methodist Women. Mrs Day is survived by her husband. Duane; one daughter, Jeanette S. Day of engineered the acquisition of the present building from the United States Government, planned it’s renovation and Kalamazoo; two brothers, Lyle Champion of Doster, and Gordon Champion of separated it from the school system She Funeral Services for Mrs Day were hdd on Tuesday. January 5. 1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Dr. Buffonl W. Coe officiated. served on the Library Board as President and member for nearly a decade. A Strong supporter of education and youth activities. Mrs. Groos played a very behind the scene role in numerous school millage elections including the large bond issue for the new high school. She served on lhe Board of the Barry County YMCA and was an active supporter of Kellogg Community College. Fehsenfeld Center. In recognition of her numerous civic contributions she was named as Co­ recipient of lhe Liberty Bell Award in conjunction with her husband in 1994. Mrs. Groos is survived by her husband, Richard; two daughters. Margaret (David) Coleman of Hastings, and Catherine (Donald) Augenstein of Mt. Lebanon. Pennsylvania; three sons. Thomas (Lisa) Groos of Ada, Frederic (Jeanne) Groos of Stevens Point. Wisconsin, and Nicholas (Hanna) Groos of Luxembourg. Germany; 13 grandchildren; and sister, Alice (Wayne) Fehr of Milwaukee. Wisconsin. Memorial Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14. 1999 at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. A Memorial Reception will be held al the church immediately following services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Foundation. Hastings Public Library, Thomapplc Arts Council or Barry Community Hospice. All C/0 P.O. Box 81 Hastings. Michigan 49058. Arrangements were made Funeral Home, Hastings. by Wren Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY grandmother of Sandra (Bob) Deprcs of Cedar Springs, Joni (Mike) Powell of Grand Rapids, Nancy (David) AUcrding of I Cox enjoyed golf, hunting, and Pine Lake & Doster areas. Six graduated Let us give you a quote. FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Mr. gardening. He was a former member of lhe Eagle and Royal Order of the Moose. He was preceded in death by his brother. Kenneth Cox in 1969. Mr. Cox is survived by his parents. Edward E. & Margaret M. Cox of Battle Creek; son, Timothy A. Cox of Battle Creek; daughters. Sandra L. Woodin of Battle Creek, and Maggie Cook of Battle Creek, two grandchildren; brother. Larry Cox of Battle Creek. Counties and attended rural schools in the THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings Mr. Cox was Owner and Operator of the Nu-Glaze Tub & Tile Reglazing Company, he retired in 1996. charcoal drawing and sculpture. She exhibited in a one woman show al Western Michigan University in 1983 and at Member FDIC The Hastings Banner, the churches & these local businesses He joined lhe Mannes .n I960 but was released due to bad eye sight. and spending time with her grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her two sistcra and three brothers. She is the loving mother of Donald M. Jr. (Bcmic) Murdoch of Hastings; loving ...in need of QUALITY PRINTING? This information on worship services is pnnuled by Mr. Cox graduated from Hastings High School in 1960 and lived in Hastings and the Battle Creek area all his life. She married Donald M. Murdoch Sr. January 15. 1923 and he preceded her in death in 1947. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, the .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... M. (Himcbaugh) Cox. moved to Hastings in 1986 and has lived in Cutlerville for the past three years. Banyville to He was bom August 14. 1942 in Baffle Creek, the son of Edward E. & Margaret Mrs. Murdoch moved to Royal Oak where she lived for twelve years. She then the funeral home with Chaplain Richard Gcnther officiating. mother. Alice Eaton on December 29. 1998. brothers. Earl. Keith. Billy, and Ike; of his daughter. Sandra Woodin in Emme. t Township Catherine (Goenng) Mchrc. Funeral Services for Mrs. Hook will be Friday. January 8. 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at her pet cats. Mrs. Hook was also preceded in death by her father. Earl Eaton on August 26. 1983; BATTLE CREEK - Mr. Jack Edwwd Cox. age 56. of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday. December 31. 1998 at the home She was bom March 26. 1902 in Detroit, the daughter of Fredrick and Visitation will be Thursday. January 7. 1999 from 5-8 p.m. al the Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. enjoyed crochctting. quilt making, bird watching, taking care of her grandkids, and Jack Edward Cox Murdoch, - Evelyn G. age 96. of Hastings, went to be with lhe Lord. Wednesday. December 30. 1998 at Crystal Manor in Cutlerville. Nashville. James (Caroline) Eaton of Eaton Rapids, and Steve Eaton of Eaton Rapids 1943 in Hastings and he PLEASAYTVIEW FAMILY CHI MH 2601 Uccy Rood. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a m . Su tday School 1100 am. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m . Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6.30 p.m. Evelyn G. Murdoch HASTINGS J-Ad Graphics 1952 H. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 616-945-9554 Dehon; nieces and nephews. Burial took place in Prairieville 1998 at his residence in (VanBlarcom) Booher. Kerwin retired from the United States Postal Service in 1998. where he had hcen a mail carrier for the Cadillac area and previously for the Manistee area Kerwin was a veteran of the United Stales Armed Forces. He was < life member of the American Veterans Post #110 in Cadillac, a member of the American Legion Post #300 in Lake City and the Eagles Lodge in Lake City. Kerwin is survived by two sons, Joseph (Dawn) Booher of Middleville, and Keith (Linda) Booher of Toledo. Ohio; granddaughter. Devann Booher of Toledo. Ohio; mother, Mabel Booher of Vermontville; two brothers, Vernon (Am) Booher of Lake Odessa, and Durwood (Jeanne) Booher of Barle Creek; special friend. Pearl Mead of Lucas. Cremation has taken place and memorial Township Cemetery. Barry County. services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wexford-Missaukee. Alvina R "Beannie” Miller HASTINGS - Alvina R. “Beaimie’’ Miller, age 73, of Hastings, passed away Monday. January 4. 1999 at Penrock Hospital. Mrs. Miller was bom on January 16. 1925 in Grand Ledge, the daughter of Elmer &. Mary Ellen (Sackett) Zeigler. She was raised in the Nessen City. Michigan areas and attended schools there. She moved lo lhe Hastings area in the late 1940’s. Mrs. Miller married Gerald G. Miller on October 24. 1956 and he preceded her in death on November 5. 1988. She was employed at the former Orchard Industries in Hastings for a time and about 20 years at Flex-Fab in Hastings, retiring Arrangements were made by Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. the Horace Ovid Price NASHVILLE - Horace Ovid Price, age 86. of Nashville, passed away Tuesday. January 5, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. He was bom July 26, 1912 in Toledo. Ohio, the son of Robert and Vera (While) Price. He attended Nashville Country School and married Agnes Marshall on November 28, 1938 in Angola. Indiana. He was employed as a fanner, operated a moving van business with his brother Raymond, was an operator at Rizor’s Feed Mill in Nashville, and worked for the Village of Nashville. in 1986. Mrs. Miller was also preceded in death by her parents and sister, Wanita He was a member of the Fraternal Oder of Odd Fellows for many years and enjoyed Williams. Mrs. Miller is survived by her daughter. Roxanne “Corky" (Gary) Parsons of Hastings; one son, Tom G. (Patricia) and grandchildren. Mr. Price was preceded in death by his Miller of Hastings; two step-sons, Wayne R. (Nancy) Miller of Hastings and Duane Miller of Kalamazoo; eleven grandchildren, Robert (Carol) Parsons, Gary Parsons, Jr.. bowling, country music, and his family brother, Raymond; and two great grandsons. Gary Lee Price and Michael Perry Scott. Mr. Price is survived by his wife, Agnes; children. Sharon (David) Barrone of Brian Parsons. Shannon (Rick) Lawrence, Lake Odessa, Larry (Marsha) Price of Lake Odessa. Gloria (David) Hummell of Roy Miller. Thomas Miller. Michelle Miller. Tammy Weston, Scott Miller, Jennifer Miller, and Mark Miller, 13 great Nashville, Gary (Jane) Price of Dalton, Georgia, and Ronald (Diana) Price of grandchildren; two brothers. Gyde (Madline) Ziegler of Hastings, and Wdtcr (Jeanette) Zeigler of Baldwin; long-time friends. Hilda Rogers. Lucille Endsley and Kentwood; 17 grandchildren; 27 grandchildren; brother. Reverend great D.F. Price of Battle Creek, and sister. Ilene Dorothy Krosschell. Visitation will be Thursday. January 7. 1999 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. al the Wren Funeral Home. Funeral Services for Mrs. Miller will be held Friday. January 8. 1999 a. 11:00 a m. at Wren Funeral Home with C»r. Buftond W Coe officiating. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township. Barry County. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. I Harriman. Visitation will be Thursday. January 7, 1999 from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Funeral Services for Mr. Price will be Friday. January 8. 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial will take place in Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville. Memorials may be made to the Putnam Library. Nashville or * Beck-N-CaU’’ Home Care Agency. �The Hastings Banner - Thursd. • January 7 1999 - Page 7 Lake Odessa N6ULIS Curtis-Pontius united in marriage Shannon Lee Curtis of Woodland and Kenneth D. Pontius III of DeWitt were united in marriage on Saturday. Sept. 19. 1998. by Rev. Cal Beagle, at the First Congrcgational Church in St. Johns. .,1 Parents of the bride arc Catherine Curtis •|G of Woodland and Jerry Curtis of Hastings. . . Parents of the groom arc Ken and Karen Pontius Jr. of DeWitt. Matron of honor was Marcy (Carpenter) Charon, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids . wer. Jenny Livermore, fnend of the bndc. .and Kr^iin Pontius, sister of the groom. •i,. Flow*.'girl was Bailey VanVcIdhuizcn. cou­ sin of tin; bndc. . Clark-Blain exchange vows Virginia Clark and Roger Blain were united in marriage al Mmges Hills Church of God by Pastor Tim Kumfer. Virginia, formerly of Hastings, is the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs. Loyd Hughes. Roger, also formerly of Hastings, is the son of Julia Blain and the laic Milo Blain. Brenda Spencer, daughter of the bndc. was the maid of honor and son. Mike Clark was best man. The couple now reside in Battle Creek. Virginia is employed by Columbia Dry Cleaners and Roger is employed by the City of Baltic Creek. Best man was Jeremy Bcckstcad. fnend of the groom Groomsuicn were Matt Wil­ , son. friend of the groom and Jared Curtis, brother of the bndc. Ring bearer was Austin Casarez (Curtis), nephew of the bndc. Ush­ ers were Jason Charon and Josh Knight, _ friends of the couple. Master and mistress of ceremonies were : Roger and Jean Cronk. Katie Newton sang , “God Bless Our Love" dunng the lighting of the unity candle. The couple honeymooned on Jekyll Is­ land in Georgia. They reside in Ver­ montville. custodian. They followed the order of wor­ ship. George and Judy Johnson took son Ben to Detroit a day ahead of his scheduled flight to Spain where he will study for the Lyle Neil is celebrating his 89th birthday on Jan. 12, 1999. He would love to receive a card from you at 3401 Durkee Rd.. Hast­ ings. Ed Lechleitner to mark 90 years Edward Lechleitner will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Jan. 11 with his family. ory) to 1821 E. Center Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058. He will enjoy hearing from you BOY, Jaden Alexander, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec 25. 1998 at 10:47 p.m. to Bill and Colleen Littlejohn of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and 22 I '2 inches long. BOY, Garrett Joseph, born at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 25. 1998 at 12:53 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Allwardt of Nashville Weighing 8 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. Horton’s “Online” Notebook “Commentary" Have an interesting SPORTS STORY? www.hortonnotebook.com 'Qiornapple INFORMATION SERVICES ASSISTANT (MEDICAL) Tliis position will provide computer hardware/software GIVE US A CALL! J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 Publishers of the REMINDER and «• BANNER plus other county publications. next several weeks as part of his course work from Grand Valley State University. At the time of their arrival, no flights were going out. nor were any coming in. By Sun­ day night it was expected that his flight would be outbound. On Sunday forenoon, George Cook of Fourth Avenue was transported by ambu­ lance to a hospital. The local fire depart­ ment had several men on hand before the ambulance arrived. They went to work with shovels to clear a neighbor’s driveway so the ambulance could turn around to start for the hospital. He has been dependent on oxygen for several months. Later in the day there were snowmobiles in action. The streets were cleaned in good time. The February- issue of Midwest Living magazine has a story with several photos of some Barry County people. Rita Walters, who lives south of Hastings, is featured along with Suzanna Pufpafif. They arc pic- LEGAL NOTICE Bom and raised in Delton, he and his ,-wifc. Ruth, have lived in Hastings nearly 60 ; years. L y°u like to wish Edward a happy birthday, you may send a note (with a mem­ mandy invasion. Americans and German soldiers were interred there until a few years after World War II when a permanent cemetery was established on the shore of the English channel. The Tom Nicthamcrs. the Harold Stannards, the Fred Morrises. Norma Stowell’s daughter Peggy and likely others from this area have visited this place. The LaCambe cemetery has few visitors. It has hundreds of markers for the German unknown. The article stated that in one mound arc 296 buned in a mass grave. Most of the American bodies were returned to the USA for reburial. About 10 percent were moved to the Normandy cemetery a few miles to the east. The weather created the most news last weekend. On Sunday, most churches of the lured with some ot their wool creations. Other wool crafters from Michigan arc list­ ed with their specialties. Fiber Fest at Alle­ gan is mentioned. The article is titled “Warming Woolens." There is a full page illustration of Suzanne s felt fuzzy bear. The same issue has short sections alxiut skiing at Crystal Mountain and Boyne Mountain Sage of the Shoreline has issued his semi-annual report on ice conditions at Jor­ dan Lake. The first lasting ice of the 1998­ 99 season came on Dec. 28. Despite the observation that this has been the warmest year in modem record keeping, and that the ice on Jordan Lake broke up early last spring, the first freeze was only three days later than a 25-year average. The ice breakup from last winter was on Feb. 27. lee breakup has not come in February since 1984 until last winter. A year ago. the first solid freeze came on Dec. 12. Lake Odessa streets in the 900 and 800 blocfs had a median on Monday. Street crews had shoved the snow from the curbs into the middle of the street so one could park parallel according to the village ordi­ nance This method has been used in years past dunng sudden heavy snowfall such as we had on Saturday and Sunday Then, as time allows, the village trucks can haul the snow away There were cuts in the big banks to allow left turns into Carl’s parking lot and to allow left turns out of their lot True to custom the seed catalogues have arrived day by day with a few coming even before Christmas. If the seed catalogues come, can the IRS be far behind?,Uncle Sam’s money men arc on the job and have sent the first wave of information booklets for the simple income tax forms. Bird population at the feeders seem to have shifted With the advent of the colder weather, the cardinals and red-headed woodpeckers have appeared They have patronized even the least popular feeder at this correspondent’s house. Snowblowers and snow plows were wel­ come sights for snow-bamcaded home­ owners on Sunday and Monday. Wlial is die leading' cause of ilindness among tlie elderly? ^lomapplc 3-11 RN SUPERVISOR We currently have one full lime opening on our 2nd shift for an RN Supervisor. Candidates should have LTC and supervisory experience. Interested candi­ dates should submit a completed application with attached resume to the Director of Nursing. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058 Call 1-800-137-2423 EOE area cancelled their services. Richland church met as planned, with an attendance of 10. This included two pastors and the Lyle Neil to mark his 89th birthday . The Lake Odessa Area Hist on cal Society will meet at 7.30 p.m Thursday, Jan 14. at Lake Manor. John Waite, society president, has done some research on tax assessment records from more than 100 years ago tn Odessa Township and will share some of the interesting facts and figures he has found. One might call it “Fun. Facts and Fallacies" The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday Jan. 9. at the Depot Museum Members and guests arc invited to come early, to mingle, have a cup of coflcc. share news and be prepared to hear Shirley Hodges as she returns for another topic, this time “What’s In A Name’” A correction: the wedding of Stephanie Johnston was at Harbor Springs, not the Soo Sunday's GR Press had an obituary of Paul Enckson. 68, of Ionia. Among his sib­ ling survivors is Arthur Erickson of Fourth Avenue. Mr. Enckson was also survived by five children, seven brothers and sisters. Also in Sunday’s Press was a story in the travel section from LaCambe in France. Most stories from that region center on the U.S. military cemetery near St. Laurentsur-mcr. about a mile from the Omaha beachhead. LaCambe was the original bur­ ial place of hundreds who died m the Nor­ support by assisting the Information Sen ices Director, pro­ vide clerical support by performing word processing func­ tions. and sene as back-up for the receptionist and billing clerk. Previous billing experience in the medical field a plus. Thomapple Manor offers excellent wages and benefits. If interested, please send resume u uh salary history to Human Resources Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 FOE MORTGAGE SALE Notice is hereby given that Default has oc­ curred m a Mortgage given by Julia A Holmes to the United S’ales of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States De­ partment of Agriculture The Mortgage is dated August 13. 1993 and was recorded on August 16, 1993 m Liber 580 on pages 492 to 495 of the Barry County Records No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt which is now Seventy t hree Thousand two Hun­ dred Seventy and 99/100 (S73.270 99) Dollars The Mortgage will be foreclosed by selling the property described below at a public auction to the highest bidder The sale wit) be held on Feb­ ruary 4. 1999 at 1 00 p m local time at the Barry County Court House which is located at 220 W State Street. Hastings Michigan which is the lo­ cation of the Barry County Circuit Court The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage including interest at the rate of 7 25*o per year, legal costs attorney fees and any taxes or insurance which may be paid by the mortgagee before the sale The property to be sold is located in Rutland Township Barry County Michigan and is more specifically described m the Mortgage as Lot 63 and the East 1/2 of Lot 62 of the plat of SMITH’S LAKEVIEW ESTATES NO 1 ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 at Page 2 of the Barry County Records The redemption period will expire six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the prop­ erty is deemed to be abandon pursuant to MCL §600 3241a in which case the redemption period will expire thirty (30) days from the date of the sale Dated December 24 1998 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL­ TURE PREPARED BY JOHN R TUCKER (P37348) WINEGARDEN SHEDD HALEY LINDHOLMS ROBERTSON PLC Attorneys at Law 501 Citizens Bank Building 328 S Saginaw Flint Ml 48502-1983 (810)767-3600 (1/21) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 315 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN BY AMENDING PARTS OF SECTION 90-696 THROUGH 90-699 THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: An ordinance to amend the application of Hanover Village Partnership. Inc. doing business as Meadow Stone Partnership, Inc. lor Hanover Village Planned Unit Development (the PUD') as recommended by the City Planning Commission on December 7, 1998, and the zoning map and this chapter are amended to incorporate the recommendation of the Planning Commission. A complete copy of Ordinance 315 is available for inspection at the City Clerk s Office. City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charier for the City of Hastings. Moved by May. second by White that Ordinance 315 be adopted. Yeas: White. McIntyre. Wood. Tubbs, May and Campbell Nays: None Abstain: Jasperse Absent: Bleam and Hawkins I, Everil Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 28th day of December 1998. Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWN­ SHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the PraineviHe Township planning Commission on January 20. 1999 at 7:30 p m at the Prairieville Townsh<) Hall. 10115 S Norris Road, within the township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Heanng include, m bnef. the following 1 Special Land Use Permit filed by Kat Mahler of 7032 S Shore Dnve. Delton, Michigan 49046 (Parcel #012-380-005-00) for a home occupation to operate a portable photo­ graphic studio The property in question is located in the “R-2" Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential District 2 Special Land Use Permit filed by Mary J Welker of 11101 Gilkey Road. Plainwell Michigan 49080 (Parcel #012-020-012-00) for a home occupation to operate an Electrolysis Business The property in question is located tn the ’A’ - Agricultural District. 3 Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these spe­ cial land use permit applications at the address below Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the heanng upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk Prairieville Township Planning Commission Robert Kull. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S Norris Road Deltcn. Michigan 49046 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 7 1999 • fatigue or backaches. For more information on ovanan cancer, contact the Ovanan Cancer National Al­ liance, PO. Box 33107, Washington. D.C 20033 (www.ovariancancer.org), or assess your nsk at the Women \ Cancer Network web site (www wcn.org) For a free brochure, call the National Ovanan Cancer Coalition at 1-888-OVARIAN (www.ovar- LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made m the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by DAN R CHANDANAIS and JACKLYN R CHANDANAIS hus­ band and wife of 5377 Brickyard Derton Michi­ gan 49046 to GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SER­ VICING CORPORATION a Mctwgan corpora tion. of 2505 East Pans S E . Suite 200 Grand Rapids Michigan 49546 dated August 28, 1995 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry m the State of Michigan on September 12. 1995 *i LOer 640 Pagefs) 59. on when Mortgage there is claimed to be due at lhe date of this Notice for principal and interest the sum of $68 965 20 and no pro ceedmgs having been instituted to recover the debt now remaning secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof whereby the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage has become operative NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that cn Thursday. February 4. 1999. at 2 00 p m . on the steps of the Courthouse n the City of Hasbngs that bemg the ptace for holding the Cir­ cuit Court tor the County of Barry, there wil be of­ fered for sate and sold to the highest bidder at public sate for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon sato Mortgage, to­ gether With mterest at 8 96 percent per annum, legal costs attorney fees, and any taxes and rsurance that said Mortgagee GREEN TREE FI­ NANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, does pay on or prior to the date of said sate said prermes are described m said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wit PARCEL B Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec tion 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described a< CxnmencMvg at the Southwest comer of Sec­ tion 25 thence East 814 feet to the Point of Be gnn.ng thence North 440 feet thence West 374 feet, thence North 440 feet thence East 440 feet thence South 880 feet thence West 66 feet to the Point of Beginning, Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod as provided by law ts thirty (30) days from the date of the sale Dated December 7. 1998 GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY PC By DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgarjee 401 Munson Avenue. PO Box 5817 Traverse City. Mchigan 49696-5817 (616)941-9660 (1/28) State of Michigan Probate Court County ot Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate Hie No. 98-22507-IE Estate of BEATRICE R WENGER Deceased Social Security No 367-22-5669 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the totowing The decedent, whose last known address was Thomappte Manor. 2700 Nashvste Road. Hast­ ings Michigan, dted October 24. 1998 An instrument dated March 29.1978 has been admitted as the writ of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all clams against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Christian R Wenger. H735-92nd Street Alto. Ml 49302. or to both the "dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 W Court Street. Hastings Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date o' pubheabon of this notice Notice is further given that lhe estate ml be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to ft Neil L Kmbal (P36653) 200 Ottawa Avenue. N W. Suite 700 Grand Rapds. Ml 49503 (616) 459-3200 (1/7) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra HARTKE a single woman (original mortgagors) to United Comparies Lending Corporation a Louisiana Ce'purabon. Mortgagee da’ed August 9 1996 and recorded on August 22. 1996 in Liber 670 on Page 358 Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to United Companies Lending Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated August 28 1996 Whch was recorded on September 25. 1998 instrument #1018473 Barry County Reco< Js on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol FORTYTWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIX AND 19/100 dollars ($42 906 19) including mterest at 12 750*. per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them at pubbe venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml. at 1 00 PM on February 4. 1995 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan and are described as Lot 5 and the Northwesterly 1/2 of Lot 4. Stock 6 of Bennett and Kenfietd s Addition to the City formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 24. 1998 United Companies Lending Corporation FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. PC Attorneys for United Companies Lending Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File #98076764 (1/21) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent'■ Estate File No. B8-22S10-SE Estate of LORETTA MAXINE WATSON, de­ ceased Social Security No 379-01-6219 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your mterest m the estate may be baaed or af­ fected by this heanng NOTICE a heanng win be held on Wednesday January 20. 1999 at 1100 am in the probate courtroom. Probate Court. Hastings. Ml before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Sandra Foote requesting Sandra Foote be appointed per­ sonal representative of Loretta Maxine Watson who lived at 512-D. E Woodtewn. Hastings Ml 49058. and who died 12/11/98 and requesting also the will of the deceased dated 3/31/76 and codcrfs dated 1st Codcf dated 1/26/96 and 2nd Coded undated be admitted to probate Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate wtl be forever barred unless presented lo the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months ot the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate win then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Date 12/2908 David A Dimmers (Pl2793) DA4MERS & DOHERTY 221 S Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Sandra Foote 526 S Park Street Hastings Ml 49058 616-945-9443 (1/7) ian.org). First name Stop whining Dear Ann Landers: I am a new bndc My husbands family treats “Eddie.” my husband, very unfairly They arc also cold to me and my 2-year-old son. I know they arc not cold people because they arc very affectionate toward Eddie s sisters and brothers and their children Eddie has had employment difficulties since wc mamed and relocated In the 18 months wc have been together, my family has helped us out financially They arc not rich, just comfortable Eddie s family is also comfortable, but they refuse lo help us and say they can’t afford it. Not true They live a lavish lifestyle and have a substantial in­ come. I believe Eddie should Icam how to de­ mand equal treatment, lie needs to ask for his share. He plans to adopt my son as ^oon as the boy is a little-older In the meantime, my son is being treated like a second-class citizen in comparison to the other grand­ children. If they buy a new outfit for their other 2-ycar-old grandson, they should buyone for our son. also. Right'* A psychologist told us this situation can change if wc are willing to work at it. I be­ lieve we should start wnting letters to my in-laws and tell them exactly how we feel Eddie says it doesn’t matter to him. but I know it hurts him plenty What should we do about this? - Feeling Left Out in Florida. Dear Florida Your letter has a whining quality that really turned me off I suspect that same attitude turned off Eddie’s par­ ents. too He is in no position to demand "equal treatment” or anything else. A gift is whatever people want to give. You seem lo think that if your in-laws buy something for their other grandson, they should buy one for your child, too. Again. I say. a gift is not something you can demand The good news is that you are tn counseling. Terrific I hope you will take this column to your next session and discuss your attitude problem You need help. Mom must go Dear Ann Landers: Two years ago. I met a wonderful man. and we have been dating ever since. When ’Bob" bought a home last May, he asked me to move in with him. I knew his mother would be mov­ ing in, too. but I thought it would be tem­ porary. Well, it’s been eight months, and she is still here. I cook, clean and do laundry, but she does everything over again, saying I didn’t do a good job. She has peculiar eat­ ing habits, which makes it difficult for me lo prepare a tasty meal that everyone can enjoy. When I try to cook something she can eat. she claims my cooking "doesn’t taste nght” and adds other ingredients or di­ lutes it with water. She also tells me I shouldn’t use a mop on the floor because "it’s not clean unless you get down on your hands and knees and scrub " I’ve told Bob several times that I am ready to pack up and leave, but he cncs and begs me to stay I honestly don’t want to go. Ann. I really love the guy. Can you help me? - Exasperated in Salem. Orc. Dear Salem Face it Your boyfriend is going to have to decide - cither his mother must live elsewhere, or you leave - unless, of course, you arc willing to put up with the old battle-ax forever. Since you aren't mamed yet. there’s a chance you may win the power struggle, but I wouldn’t bet on it. Your future mother-in­ law is going to be a thorn in your side, a fly in your ointment and a bone in your throat forever. Gel some counseling to give your­ self confidence and strength You’re going to need it. Gem of the Day: If you think you arc a person of influence, try ordering someone elsc's dog around Cancer danger Dear Ann Landers: I feel compelled to respond to the letter from "MJ. in Sara­ sota." who decided to have a hysterectomy to make absolutely certain she would never get ovarian cancer. She still needs to be careful. I was diagnosed with fibroid tumors in 1988. Even though there was no family his­ tory of ovarian cancer. I decided not to take any chances and had a complete hysterec­ tomy Eight years later, I was shocked to discover I had Stage III ovarian cancer. Many women do not realize that malig­ nant cells in the ovaries can spread through the surrounding tissue. Even if the ovanes arc removed, ovarian cancer can still de­ velop elsewhere. It is important to continue watching for signs of the disease. I am en­ closing a list of the symptoms of ovanan cancer, and I hope you will print it for all the women in your reading audience. Shirley in Orlando, Fla Dear Shirley: Thank you for educating my readers today. According to the Ovanan Cancer National Alliance, a national educa­ tion and advocacy organization, ovarian cancers occur in one out of 55 women at any age. Most women arc diagnosed when lhe chance for survival for five years is about 20 percent. Early detection improves survival rates. Symptoms arc subtle at first but become more persistent and identifiable as time goes on. Any women who experiences the rollow­ ing symptoms for more than two or three weeks should sec her doctor and ask for a combination pclvic/rcctal exam, a CA-125 blood test and a transvaginal sonogram: • Bloating, a feeling of fullness or gas. • Frequent or urgent unnation. • Nausea, indigestion, constipation or di­ arrhea • Menstrual disorders or pa:n dunng in­ tercourse. The new ENERGY Wayland Customer Service Center is coming soon! • Electricity • Propane • Heating & Cooling Services • Electrician Services • Insulation Services • Economic and Community Development • Much more! Michigan’s third largest electric util­ ity - and largest customer-owned power company - is building a cus­ tomer service center in Wayland’s new industrial park. We’re very excited about the move, and we look forward to providing value, excep­ tional service - and choices! - to ALL customers in Allegan and Barry counties! Great Lakes ENERGY In touch with your life 1 -800-442-2796 • www.glenergy.com Dear Ann Landers: In your response to the woman who couldn't understand why her husband never called her by her find name, you quoted Dr. Will Mcnninger. who said, "The sweetest sound in any language is the sound of your own name " Actually, it was Dale Carnegie who said that. You added that your former husband, an accom­ plished salesman, found that using the cus­ tomer's first name was a good sales ploy. Please be aware, Ann, this practice is not acceptable worldwide In the Spanish culture, one never ad­ dresses a stranger by his or her first name In fact. Spanish has two forms of salutation, the formal, which is used for elders, people of authority and strangers, and the familiar, which is used for fnends. family and close associates. Using the familiar form to ad­ dress strangers is a sign of disrespect or poor upbringing. In fact, this is the case in most European countries. Even now. after 40 years in the United States. I find it difficult to address casual acquaintances by their first names. And many salesmen never get past the first sen­ tence when they use my first name It’s not because I am aloof, its just a formality bom of my native culture. - E.M.. M.D. Dear Dr. M : Thank you for a letter sure to teach many people (including me) some­ thing useful today If any of you readers arc planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking coun­ try. or any foreign city for that matter, I suggest that you remember this column. Is alcohol ruining your life or the life of a loved one? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. Hou- to Dea! H i th It. How to Conquer It] can turn things around Send a self-ad­ dressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for 53.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, c/o Ann Landers. PO Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send 54.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page qt wwwcrealorscom. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Decedent’s Estate Hie No. Estate of GERALDINE F NEWTON. De­ ceased Social Security No 364-20-1077 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this heanng NOTICE A hearing writ be held on February 3. 1999 al 1000 am. m the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the pebbon of Roderick L Newton I re­ questing Roderick L Newton II be appointed rep­ resentative of Geratome F Newton who lived al 706 East State Road. Hastings. Michigan and who died 1101/96. and requesting also the wB of the deceased dated 08/16/95 and codecs dated 10-13-95 be admitted to probate • Creators ol the deceased are nobbed that al claims against the estate wiU be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months ot the date ot putAcabon of this nobce Notice is further given that the estate wil then be. assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Dated Jan 4. 1999 Robert L Byington (P27C21) 222 West Apple Street . Hastngs. Michigan 49058-0248 Roderick L Newton H 533 East Thorn Hastings. Ml 49058 (1-7) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent’s Estate Hie No. 98-22506-SE Estate of ETHEL M HAIGHT TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS YouiVtteresl m the estale may be baaed or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A heanng will be held on February 3. 1999 at 9 15 a m m the probate courtroom. Hast­ ings Mchtgan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of John Kubaii requesting John Kuban be appointed personal representative of the Es­ tate ol Ethel M Haight who kved at 1012 N Yan­ kee Springs Rd MiddtevAe Mchigan and who died 12-17-98 Creditors of the deceased are notified that al claims against the estate will be forever baaed unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative withm 4 months of the date of pubicabon of this nobce Nonce is further given that the estate wtH then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Dated 12-18-98 James J Goutooze (P44497) 629 W StateS. Ste 203 Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945-2255 John Kubaii 703 S Michigan Hastings Ml 49058 (VF) SUBSCRIBE ...to The Hastings BANNER and be informed. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 7 1999 - Page 9 last one. This remark from him aroused sus­ From Time to Time... A history of Woodland by A.W. Dillenback (Part VI) Pen drawing of the residence of S S Ingerson. Section No. 22. Woodland Township. History of Allegan and Barry Coun­ ties: 1880 March 30. 1911: “The First Celebration and the First Tragedy So Far As Known The McArthur Family.” In the early part of 1843, John McArthur commenced pioneering on Section 20, but not having land enough there, he disposed of that and settled on Section No. 21, on the >ame spot of ground where his son-in-law. .Wesley Meyers, now lives. He and his wife lived on this farm the rest of their lives, powever his wife. Mana, preceded him in death a number of years. There are many who will remember him as he lived and was tenderly cared for by his daughter. Matilda, or Mrs. Meyers, until a ripe old age. Mr. McArthurs people raised a large family of children of which six sons and three daughters are yet living and it must be a well known fact that a man rais­ ing such a large family of children in the howling wilderness of Woodland 60 years ago that he and his wife must have been people of industry and economy, and doubt­ less he cleared more acres of land for him­ self and others than any one man in Wood­ land. A glancing view of his stooped and tottering form the last few years preceding his death was sufficient proof of that fact. He was always, dunng those years, a quiet and well respected man. having a kind word for everyone. Long may his kind acts and memory be cherished. The first Fourth of July celebration of any importance ever held in Woodland was in 1844 in the highway in front of Acy (Asa) Wheeler’s place, the farm now owned and occupied by Edward Fisher. On this occasion about 200 were present from the surrounding community. The oration was delivered by I. A. Holbrook, one of the pio­ neer attorneys of Hastings. They Tired ar occasional patriotic salute from a rnountcc musket barrel and had a general good time, perhaps far more enjoyable than the cele­ brations of the present proud and progres­ sive age. as there was no such thing existing then as pndc or anstrocacy. but poverty and mosquitoes existed in abundance. In 1845. the 4th of July celebration was held at Jor­ dan Lake on Section no. 4. Attorney Jen­ nings of Hastings and h's wife rode out to it on horseback, and he gave the oration of the day. In 1845. Ira Ingerson with quite a large family moved from the State of Vermont and settled on the farm now owned by Mr. Cousins, on Section No. 22. His family were nearly all grown up to young men and women when he came to Woodland and they were a family quite well educated as they came from a locality where the advan­ tages of education w<Jre good. Mr. Ingerson. like many other pioneers, experienced many unpleasant things on his journey from the Green Mountain state to his Woodland home. After arriving here he and his sons endured many hardships to remove the forest from their farm, and were just getting things comfortably arranged, when in an unexpected moment, on Jan. 27, 1853. he was killed while riding to the mill on a saw log [on a wagon] which was over­ turned crushing him. This accident occurred north of the village by the bridge crossing School Brook, near the flowing well. He was the first one buried in the south or Cemetery No. 2, [Woodland Mcmonal Park]. He was the father of Stephen S. Ingerson. also of Sarah Ingerson who married Jonathan Haight and was the picions in the minds of the citizens that the little ones had been foully dealt with. How­ ever. no legal action was ever taken in the matter. Freeman soon moved away, but the suspicions continued to exist among those familiar with the tragedy for years Some years later, reports said that at Freeman’s death or just poor to his death, he confessed the crime, saying that he had struck one of the children with a hoe while in a passion of anger, killing him and then killed the other one to prevent him from revealing his brutal crime and had sunk the bodies in the lake. Wc arc glad that this brutal outrage look place just outside of the border line of Woodland for there never has been a mur­ der in our township that we have any knowl­ edge of. [1911] and we may refer to this fact again in future items when we record the social, moral and religious worth of the people of Woodland. April 6. 1911; Way back in 1836, four brothers, yet in the mother land, Ireland, frequently discussed the propriety of bid­ ding adieu to their native home and emi­ grating to the country they had so often seen in their imaginary view. America, which they had so many times, was the land of the free and the home if the brave and where land could be purchased for a rea­ sonable compensation. They arrived in Michigan some time in the latter part of 1836. in the vicinity of Adrian. For years grandfather of Mrs. Lafayette Parrott. In the fore part of June 1845, just over the west town line in the vicinity of Lawhead Lake, occurred one of the most exciting events or brutal crimes that has ever been perpetuated since Woodland had it first set­ tlers. When and there lived a man by the name of Jcdotham Freeman, who had two children. Alonzo and Newton Freeman, aged 8 and 10 years. On a certain day these two children were missing. When inquiries were rhadc of their whereabouts. Freeman said he had sent Edward Hynes lived where Frank Dens­ more now lives on Section No. 33. He and wife, Ursula, remained on this farm until removed by death. They endured many hardships in their pioneer days, for they raised a large family. Three of their children arc yet living in Woodland. John and Edward, both living in this village, retired farmers, and Mrs. Levi Chase [Mary], liv­ ing near Coats Grove, is one of the daugh­ ters. These two brothers were practically the first Irish settlers in Woodland About the first German family to settle in them in search of his cattle, and probably they were lost The alarm spread rapidly and citizens flocked together from far and Woodland was Michael Rowlader Sr., though the Hager family were of German descent, but were American bom. Rowlad­ er and family, in company with John H. Dil­ near, realizing full well the situation with great forests and iwamps full of wild ani­ mals. that something must be done ct once or these children would soon be prey for these wild animals, or suffer for want of food. A thorough search was made and for five successive days the people assisted in the search, but no traces of the little ones could be found. (Anting those organizing the search were Dr. William Upjohn and Henry A. Goodyear of Hastings.] On the morning of the sixth day. when a very large crowd had assembled from all of the surrounding towns and arrangements were being made to search every nook and comer for some trace or fragment of the lit­ tle ones, as prompt action must be taken at once. At this crisis. Freeman unexpectedly remarked to lhe crowd, and that too, with emphatic tone, that further search was use­ less and they might as well go home and let them go. Freeman was the first one to despair in the search, when he should have been the Parsol Montgomery Wheeler, son these brothers worked hard, saved their earnings and finally sent a land agent out to Woodland to invest their earnings in land. He had a fine selection, buying the west half of Section No. 34. northeast one fourth of Section No. 33 and the southwest one fourth of Section No. 33. These four brothers were Edward, Michael. Patrick and John Hynes. However, the last two were not well pleased with the prospect of pioneering in Woodland and sold out and went back where they had been working and located there. Michael and Edward remained here. Michael settled on the farm where his son. Sylvester, now lives [on Section No. 34]. Though he died many years ago, his wife, Emma R., is yet (1911] living with her son. Sylvester, on the same farm of Asa Wheeler Lovcwcll and they lived here in this village for some years, until he died at a ripe old age. This widow survived him for a few years and then she died at the home of her son. Henry Lovcwcll. in this village. In June 1846. John H. Dillenback located his land on Section No. 14. the farm now [1911] owned and occupied by E. A. Sawdy. In September following. Ik in the company with those above referred to, moved here with his family. That entire sec­ tion was then a broken forest. He. like many of his pioneer neighbors, had a scanty amount of supplies to commence pioneer­ ing with, nothing to brighten or cheer their anticipation but the fact that through con­ stant industry, accompanied by economy which he knew his wife would share the burden with him they could in a few years bring about the desired results of a better home. They remained on this farm for many years, but finding themselves alone and getting too old to work hard, they sold their farm and moved to this village and lived a retired life until 1891. when he was removed by death. His wife was then about 82 years old. went to live with her son. A.W. Dillenback. and lived there until 1895 when she died at the npc old age of 86 years. In the winter of 1846-1847. there was a lenback and Thaddeus Houghton, came from Stcucn Co.. New York, in the summer of 1846 and all three families settled on Section No. 14. That entire section then was a dense and unbroken forest. Mr. Rowlader had four sons ard four daughters, nearly all grown to young men and young women. His family were much like the Hager family, strong and muscular men. The sons all went down to their graves qi.itc early and the entire family, father, mother and children are all dead except Eliza Rowlader Palmerton and Elizabeth Rowlader Enz. Only two are yet left in Woodland to hold the name Rowlader [1911]. Charley and Roy arc the sons of Washington Rowlader. Their father at one time one of Woodlands most hustling farmers. He cleared up, owned and occupied the farm now occupied by Lee Farrell, Section No. 12. After he had gotten to be quite wealthy, he left his farm in the care of his son, Arthur, and moved to Florida, but after being in the sunny south a short time, the strong arm of disease grasped hold of his great, muscular frame and it yielded to the grasp just as submis­ sively as though he had been a slender form, and he was brought back a corpse and buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Ionia County. Above, wc made mention that Thaddeus Houghton and John H. Dillenback came to Woodland in company with the Rowlader family from Steuben County. New York Houghton located on the farm now owned and occupied by Edwin Stairs. Section No. 14. He cleared up this farm and remained on it until the spring following the close of the Civil War in 1866. He then sold out to Conrad Haines. He then moved over to the township of Boston. Ionia County. He remained there for a number of years until his wife died and again finding himself alone and lonely. He came back to Wood­ land and mamed the widow of Nchemiah ■ ■ i protracted meeting held in the old log school house [Galloway] that stood in front of the old house in the mill yard. This meet­ ing was practically the first revival meeting ever held in Woodland and was conducted by the Reverend Cillcy of South Boston and Huskins of Odessa, and I think Myron Tup­ per. who was a young pioneer farmer of Odessa Township, well educated, who bad just received license to preach, assisted a few- evenings. At the conclusion of these meetings, an M.E class was organized with six organizing members, who were Charles Galloway and wife. Mrs. Joseph Orr and Mrs. Solomon Rogers, but some years later Galloway and wife joined the United Brethren Church and remained in it until death. The Methodist class yet worshipping at this village is a continuation of that class organized over 64 years. John H Dillcnback and wife were members of this class continuously until death. (To be continued) Luis David Pena, Nashville and Jancl Dawn Hansen. Nashville. Edwui C. Chiu. Issaquah, WA and Tara Michelle Hillary. Hastings. Jeffrey Linton McMahon. Middleville and Margaret Nelson, Middleville Roger William'Ohlnch Sr . Alto and Donna Marie Thomas. Freeport. 911 EMERGENCY 2 Home Address Signs ■ 2 »[• 4 Required by new Barry County Ordinance *19.95 ea. - 2 or more *17.95 ca. • • • “J • Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Mailed same day (*3.00 postage) Installation available Action Signs Pen drawing of the residence of Washington Rowlader. Section No 12. Woodland Township History of Allegan and Barry Counties 1880 (across from E W Blasi 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 648-8618 Ton rr.« 888-577-7446 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 7 1999 < (me t< think (I it... by Jim Jensen • Sports translate into many things, but all are good After wrestling over this topic for countless hours and several restless nights. I’ve finally settled on a middle ground. The topic is sports and what they really mean? ... or what purpose they actually serve? The reason I opted to pen about the reason(s) for sports is because I came across another column by J-Ad's Steve Horton (Horton s Notebook) pertaining to what he calls our current "winner take all" culture. Horton talks about the winless season he and his fellow freshmen football players endured back in 1965 at Fowlerville High. He mentions how tough it was. but also what was gamed from going through the experience. Horton writes in lhe Dec. 28 Fowlerville News & Views the following: “What I remember most about my days on the playing Gelds at Fowlerville High are lhe lessons taught by our coaches. They were: to not quit, but sec lhe task through, to work hard at practice if you wanted to perform well during lhe game, to take an unselfish role for the good of lhe team, to be a gracious competitor and to accept your defeats with grace, lo strive hard to win. and most important, when you do win. remember lhe opposing players who lost. Go over, shake their hands, and thank them for playing." Horton also includes a famous quote by one of my all-time favorite sports writers. Grantland Rice. Rice's quote is as follows: “When lhe One Great Scorer comes lo write against your name - He marks - - not that you won or lost - - but how you played lhe game." Horton's conclusion. I assume, is that the games and that you were willing to play them and willing lo endure lhe losses, are what matters most. The conclusion that I would make would be very similar to Horton's insightful views, but would also include strong arguments for lhe following: 1.1 do believe that much education can be gained by a defeat. 2. I do believe that lhe effort, if the effort is genuine, can make you stronger... both mentally and physically. 3. And I do believe that good sportsmanship is important to life... and not just for competitors of sports. Much can also be said for those who won't settle just for losing and will do anything they can to avoid it... at all costs. If we do not set goals and do not strive for victories — or other successes, we're talking about more than just games here — then what good is life anyway? There is no enjoyment walking off a field knowing that you could have won. but didn’t. There is no enjoyment watching an opposing player walk off the field a winner when you could have been one yourself. Maybe there’s an education here, but no particular enjoyment. There is nothing wrong with wanting, or striving, to win and that can be used in many facets of life, not just in sports. And if a victory isn’t lhe result, learn from it and make sure that the same mistake doesn't result again. It could, but don't accept a loss as just a loss. Accept it as a challenge and use it to help you strive for better with hard work and discipline being your tools. Sports mean many things to many people. Even though my personal thoughts on lhe topic have altered a bit since a began dabbling in multiple arenas. I to this day view sports as a personal test for human beings to become lhe best The Lamb matches up area bests on the mats It's lime to gel down and seriou* about wrestling. The L H Lamb Tournament is always a great measuring slick lo how good certain prep wrestling programs are and how much work they hate to become a solid contender tor State honors This may be Mike Goggins' first year of coaching the Hastings High School varsity program, but he knows plenty about the rich history of the tournament, which turns 37 on Saturday Goggins hasn't just wrestled as a Saxon grappler at the Lamb, but also has served as an official at a number of them. Goggins also knows that his squad most be at its best if they are io contend for medals and team honors in ‘99. "There will be some good teams here: there's always some excellent teams at the Lamb Tournament." Goggins said. "We would like lo finish in lhe top halt, but it will be one of the toughest tournaments that we will wrestle al all season." The field includes Charlotte. Dehon Kellogg. Grand Ledge. Harper Creek. Hastings. Ionia. Lakewood. Lowell and Middleville. So who are lhe favorites? Il's tough to call, but a number of teams have the talent to make some noise. Middleville. Lowell and Charlotte are all ranked teams with solid chances of • Blair No: 2: Hastings matman Bill Blair is still ranked No. 2 in the 171 taking home a team championship. "Lowell and Middleville are both very lough and Grand Ledge is pretty decent." Goggins said. "The tournament provides us with a unique opportunity to see a couple of teams that wc won't sec al any other time." The Saxons* punch can mostly be found in the upper weight classes. Michael Lipstraw at 152. Luke Noteboom at 160. Bill Blair al 171 and Mike Purscll at 1X9 are all grapplers with abilities to wrestle individually at State. Blair is currently 11 -0 and ranked No. 2 at 171 in the Stale individual wrestling pound weight class in the latest Michigan rankings. Wrestling Association poll. Blair, who is undefeated, trails only Quincy's Chad Mobley ia the Jan. 3 rankings. Milan's Shnwn Birchmeier is No. 3. Corunna's Jeff Pangbom is No. 4 and Union City's "In my years of coaching wrestling, he (Blair) is probably the first Division 1 (collegiate) caliber wrestler that we've had." Goggins explained. "We've had a lot of good wrestlers, (but) his work ethic is unbelievable." Blair is part of a long list of great wrestlers to grapple at the area mat event. Past winners of lhe Randy Lydy Men. trial award include Hastings' Ross Brown (I IS tn 1977). Jack Wobjer (138 in 1979). Chad Murphy (heavyweight in they can possibly be. In Keith Jackson’s final broadcast Monday, he used lhe following quote from Sir Winston Churchill "1 am easily satisfied with the very best." Thai's how I see sports in a nutshell. Il’s recreation, motivation, education, a revelation of your own strengths plus a whole lot more. Judd Sybesma is No. 5. • Softball Clinic: A girls softball clinic, for athletes in grades 5-12. will he run by Kellogg Community College softball coach Julie Mix this month. Each clinic will be held al the Miller Physical Education Building on KCC's campus in Battle Creek. The fee for each session is $15. A pitching clinic will be held Jan. 17 from 1-2:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 24. A hilling clinic will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 17 and 3-4:30 Jan. 24. You can take part in as many sessions as you wish, but it is recommended that you pre-rcgislcr to ensure your space. To register, call KCC at (616) 965-5522 or (616) 965-4134 to receive a sign-up brochure. Brochures are also available at KCCs Miller Building. • Hall of Famers: Three Hastings' Bill Blair remains undefeated at 171. but come Saturday he will face many quality comers at the L.H. Lamb Tournament. 1989). Deli* n Kellogg’s Tim Miller (heavyweight in 1982). Rodd Morris (98 in 1985). Craig Havens <155 in 1988). Lakewood's Kyle Durkee <145 in 1991). Jerry Jordan (125 in 1993). Middleville's Joel Appel <215 in 1995) and Spencer Romph (160 in 1998). "Il’s kind of neat: I wrestled in it. officiated in it and now I'm coaching in it." Goggins said. "One of goals every year is to win the Lamb." The rich history of the Lamb is nearly as impressive as the tournament itself. Like lhe Hastings Relays in the spring, the Lamb is manned totally through volunteer work Coaches and other members of (he Saxon spohs lain th run the scorehoards, keep the books. keep lite mats in tournament condition and download information of lhe matches into the computer. It's truly a team effort. Sieve Hoke. Hastings High School's athletic director, lias fond memories of the Lamb, starting from his days as a spectator as a child. The tournament is named lor former Hastings’ superintendent Lee l-amb. who served as president of the Michigan School's Superintendents^ Association and was actively involved in helping lo enhance the status of high school sports. "As a kid. I remember watching some great wrestling." Hoke said. "There’s some great wrestling. Wc make sure the schools that some have good programs." Storrs, Pohja compete as collegiate foes at Alamo They will always remember the Alamo. Two former Hastings High School basketball stars traveled to San Antonio over the holiday break to take part in a Jeff Storrs — a 6-3 guard at Adrian College — and Kyle Pohja — a 6-5 forward at Aquinas College — reunited as collegiate freshmen during the Dec. 28-30 college basketball tournament. A lamp Shootout, held in conjunction outstanding players — Kobin Yount. Nolan Ryan and George Brett — were added to Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame Monday, but a couple of others were not and should have been. When considering candidates. Cooperstown should consider not just statistics and fan appeal, but also the impact a player had on this grand ole* game. With that in mind. Minnie Minoso and Micky Lolich with the Alamo Bowl. Storrs played in all three games the Saints played at the tourney, while Pohja saw action i1 two of the three Bulldog contests. Botn eagers played prominent roles in Hastings High School’s trip to the Class B semifinals last yeax. The former Saxon teammates were able to stay in the same hotel, lhe Adam Mark, and lake in exciting sites such as the Hard Rock Cafe and the River Walk. Storrs and Pohja also enjoyed a little pigskin action, gaining tickets lo the Dec. 29 Purdue and Kansas State Alamo football matchup Boilermakers. 37-34. are players who should receive more consideration. Talk to you soon. won by the Basketball battles back on court Friday for preps San Antonio Most of the prep basketball games scheduled for Tuesday night were canceled Alamo Shootout due to lhe Blizzard ot '99. but more hoops are on their way Friday. Hastings will play at Zeeland. Dehon Kellogg will be at Parchment. Lakewood will travel to Mason. Wyoming Rogers will be at Middleville and College Basketball Tournament Maple Valley will hoop it up al Dansville. The game scheduled for Tuesday with East Grand Rapids and Hastings does not have a rescheduled .dale as of press time, nor does the hoop contest between When it came time for basketball, however, there were no thoughts of vacations Adrian ended up third in the tournament, while Aquinas wound up Delton Kellogg and Plainwell The current Class B Slate rankings for basketball are as follows: fourth. Nebraska Wesleyan, ranked nationally, took First-place honors and Trinity College, from hometown San Antonio, Class B 1. River Rouge 4-0 2. Detroit Countr} Day 4-1 3. Sturgis 5-1 4. Coopersville 6-0 5. Ispheming-Westwood 5-0 finished second. Adrian lost to Nebraska Wesleyan 74­ 55. beat Aquinas 81-79 and ousted Austin (Texas) 79-76 in an overtime thriller. Aquinas opened the tournament with a 6. Riverview 4-0 7. Orchard Lake St. Mary 4-1 8. Grand Rapids Catholic Central 5-0 70-65 loss to Austin and finished with an 86-70 triumph against Shenandoah (Va.). All games were played at Our Lady of 9. Auburn Hills A* undale 4-0 10. Saginaw Swan Valley 5-0 Honorable Mention: Warren Fitzgerald 4-0; Allegan 4-0; Coloma 3-0; Dearborn Divine Child 4-1. Grand Rapids South Christian 4-1; Wyoming Park 3-1; Coldwater 4-0; Ludington 4-0; Shelby 3-0; Stevensville-Lakeshore 4-1. Parma Jackson County Western 5-1: Alma 3-1; Marysville 3-1; Bridgeport. the Lake University The champion Trinity team is coached by former San Antonio Spur mentor Bob Hill Hill's two sons Chris and Cameron also play for Trinity Cameron Hill, a 6-5 senior, Has a sports story tip? Call J-Ad at 945-9554 was selected as the Alamo Shootout Most Valuable Player. All team* at the basketball tournament were Division 111 with the exception of Aquinas which is a member of the Former Saxon basketball stars and current collegiate players (from left) Aquinas' Kyle Pohja and Adrian’s Jeff Storrs. (Photo provided) National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 7 1999 - Page 11 Middleville takes second on mats at own tourney J Middleville's mats men placed second ec. 30 at its own wrestling tournament ilh Grand Haven's squad pinning top Dnors. • Coach Tom Lehman's Trojans beat St. >hns (49-22). Caledonia (57-18) and East rntwood (54-25) but could not out-score very solid Rockford team. "Things went pretty well." Lehman aid. "We're 7-2 this season and the only losses have been to Grand Haven and Rockford." Evan Space was the lone Trojan to go 4-0 at the tournament with a perfect mark in lhe 125-pound weight class. Posting 3-1 marks were Ben Sevald at 119, Luke Egolf at 130. Tim Stevens at 171, Jeremy Vandefifer at 189. Miso Glavan at 215 and Marc Carter at heivyv right. Chad Reil also had a strong showing with a 2J) effort at 145. Jason Austin at 103 and Jeremy Straight at 160 also collected two mat victories. Jason Austin was 2-2 at 103. Jason Doyle 1-1 at 140. Mau Thompson l-l at 140. Adam Smith l-l at 152. Bill Romph l-l at 152. and Josh Straight 2-2 at 160 Middleville, along with Hastings and Lakewood, are scheduled io take pan in Saturday's L.H. Lamb Tournament at Hastings High School The Trojans look first place honors at the 'dg Lamb with 165 points. Lakewood was fifth with 82 points and host Hastings was seventh with 69 1/2 points. Daniels tallies 31 points for CMU eagers Joni Daniels scored 31 points in a Dec 28 game against San Francisco to pul her amongst the best in Central Michigan University womens' basketball history. Daniels' 31 is lhe fourth highest in Lady Chippewa history. Slyvia Odum (1985) and Sue Nissen (1988) both share lhe CMU record with 36point performances. Daniels' 31 is tied for fourth place with Nikki Thompkins 1992 effort. Daniels leads lhe '98-99 CMU squad with a 13.2 point per game norm. She has scored 158 points, pulled down 67 rebounds, hit 26-of30 (.867) free throws and collected 5 blocks. The 6-5 sophomore center who Determined to Drive... Delton Kellogg varsity basketball player Jeff Humbarger drives baseline against a Kalamazoo Christian opponent in a Kalamazoo Valley Association contest played at Delton Kellogg just before the holiday break. The Panthers, like an of the area prep athletic programs, are looking forward to getting back in action. Delton is scheduled to play Friday at Parchment. (Photo by Perry Hardin) prepped at Lakewood High School ranks 15th in the Mid-American Conference in scoring and 10th in field goal percentage with a .471 (66-of-140) clip. Daniels has been CMU's top scorer in five of 13 contests this season. CMU (5-7, 1-1) will host Mid­ American Conference foe Miami of Ohio Sautday al Rose Arona. Storm does not stop Viking spikers Even the Blizzard of 1999 couldn't stop the Lady Vikings' volleyball team from winning its own tournament, again, last Saturday at Lakewood High School. Couch Kellie Rowland's spikers blew past all comers in lhe abbreviated volleyhall tournament that ended roughly nt 1:30 p.m. Lakewood beat Ionia (15-0. 15-2) and Hastings (15-6. i5-O) easily in pcx>l play to earn its spot in (Ik* semifinals. There, the Lady Vikes were iced by Grand Ledge 15-12 in the first game, but came back to lake the second two games by scores of 15-10 and 15-6. In lhe championship finals. Lakewood weathered the storm versus Potterville, winning in straight games 15-8 and 15-7. - The improvement at the tournament was encouraging to Rowland after last week's difficult outing in the Dec. 26 West Michigan Volleyball Tournament held irf Grand Rapids. go along with 21 service points and 43 digs. Jennifer Nielsen hud 17 kills and 10 blocks, while Jill Benschoter had 11 kills. 9 blocks, 9 service aces and 43 digs. Amanda Blough passed for 81 assists and had 25 service points 7 aces and 34 digs. Audra Love collected 8 blocks and Shannon Spencer managed 21 digs. Rowland knows that the road ahead will be a very tough one with many talented foes waiting in the Capital Circuit alone. "The league is going to be very lough." lhe Lakewood coach explained. "The defense was good Saturday, but we're still struggling attacking. Wc still need to pull it all together.’’ • The Lady Vikings' victory al the Lakewood Tournament was its sixth straight. M.V.C.A. Rankings... The Michigan Volleyball Coaches Association State Rankings for Jan. 5 are as follows: Class B Hockey Fun, Eh! Kaiti Graham of Middleville is one area athlete who enjoys sharpening her skates and heading to the ice during the wintertime for a little txt ot hockey. Graham plays tor the MITE-A West Michigan Travel Team. headquartered at the Southside Community Ice Center in Byron Center. Karri's father. Ed Graham. is one of her team's coaches. Hockey has become a more popular sport tor female jocks ever since the United States womens team won the gold medal last winter at the Nagano Olympic games. Kaiti Grah»m is just one of many who have found the sport to be both fun and rewarding. Hastings hockey star finds smooth college ice in Texas Playing college hockey is turning out to be quite an adventure for Hasting*' [Javid Koutz. And he's making sure that he makes the most out of it. solidifying himself as one of his team's top offensive threats. Koutz, a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School, is sharpening his skates and his game this year at LeToumeau University in Longview. Texas. Koutz recently scored two goals for the Sting in a 6-1 victory against Texas A&M Cnmmeace. added another score in a 4-2 defeat to the University of Texas and tallied a fourth tournament goal in a 4-2 triumph against Southwest Louisiana. The tournament was played in Conroe, just north of Houston. LaToumeau ended up 2-2 and showed a lot of improvement. Koutz. a forward, currently leads the Sting with 12 points. His total ranks him ninth in lhe league. Teammate Dwayne Mast is not far behind with 10 points, good for 12th place. LaToumeau. after the tournament was 4-3, good enough for sixth place in the Southwest Collegiate Hockey League. The season concludes in April with the league playoffs. Saxon spikers open league campaign tonight at home versus 'Cats Forget about lhe Lakewood tournament, let's play like we're capable of playing, like we did against Delton. That is the rally cry of Hastings vanity volleyball coach Tammy Cairi as she prepares to take her team into its league opener tonight against Northview. The Saxons and th.* Wildcats arc expected to begin O-k While actipn Thursday at Hastings High School. Cairi does not want to see a repeat performance like Hastings' efforts from last Saturday's Lakewood tournament. Hastings lost to both Ionia and the host Lakewood squad and did not look very • good in either of lhe matches. "We did not play well; we played awful." Cairi said. "(Against Northview) We're hoping to see lhe team that played Delton Kellogg." The spiking .Saxons beat their Panther foes 15-17. 15-13 in a sparkling match Dec. 16 at Hastings High School. Not only is improvement a key. but also beginning the league season on a roll would be a nice scenario. In Cairl's words the match versus the 'Cals is "very important." 1. Marysville 7-0 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Fruitport 21-3 Pinconning n/a Comstock 12-10 Stevensville Lakeshort 17-2-1 Grand Rapids Catholic Central n/a 7. Lakewood n/a 8. Holland Christian n/a 9. Grand Rapids South Christian n/a 10. Alma 11-2 Honorable Mention: Marshall. Whitehall, Petoskey, Reed City. Flint Powers. Wayland. "We were awful last Saturday and wc had some work to do." Row land said. "We knew we had to play well and we needed to do it now Many Lakewood spikers enjoyed stellar day s last Saturday. Steph Maciasz managed 23 kills and “ate Grand Ledge up in lhe second game" according to Row land. . Katherine Shellcnharger h.’id 20 kills to Spartans are champs at junior varsity tourney The tumor varsity volleyball teams from Hastings. Dehon Kellogg and Thornapple Kellogg took part in the Dec. 30 tournament held al Dehon Kellogg High Schoo). Dehon Kellogg lost io GalesburgAugusta 15-7. 15-10. Vicksburg 15-4. 15-1 (land Kalamazoo Central 15-3. 19-17 and split with Thtee Risers 15-12. 5-15 in pool play. Hastings lost to Comstock 15-7. 17­ 15. Battle Creek Lakeview 15-2. 15-13 and Plainwell 15-9. 15-12 and beat Thornapple Kellogg 15-1. 15-6. Thornapple Kellogg (Middleville) lost lo Plainwell 15-7. 16-14 and Battle Creek ^Lakeview 15-13. 15-11 and split with Comslock 1614. 2- 16 Battle Creek Lakeev lew met GalesburgAugusta in the finals and lhe Spartans i came out on top. 15-12. 15 8. Me nd ay Mixers Whispering Watcrs49; Budweiser 39 1/2; B&R Testing 35; Kelley’s Kcglers 34 1/2; T.M. Lassies 34; Landis Ladies 29 1/2; Coldwcll Banker 29; Girrbach's 29; Row­ die Giris 28 1/2; Dewey's Auto 28; Hastings Bowl 25 1/2; Basket Babes 22 1/2. High Games and Series - S. Moore 162; M. Gross 158; M Wieland 169; D. Van­ Campen 164. D Kelley 178-456; J. Wagner 187-501; S. Bowman 166; D. Larsen 182; E. Hammontree 171-475; A. Franzone 170; F. Girrbach 201-504; G Gibson 179-453; J. Carpenter 187-463; M. Kill 160; S. Smith 170; L Jackson 189-451; J. McMillon 179­ 518; S. Glasgow 175-497 Recreation Bowling League #3 Second half started tonight and after bowling standings for second half arc: Freeport Elevator 4; Barry Automotive 3; Ball Busters 3; Hastings Bowl I; Fairchild Oil I Good Games and Series - H Wattles 201-553; T Wieland 527. J Cook Jr 206­ 535; G. Yoder 216-511. S Anger 584; E Jackson 211-508. D Lambert 241-601; E. Olsen 214-215-627; J Buehler 522. Bowlerettcs Kent Oil Co. 37.5-26.5; Hamilton Exca­ vating 37-27; Bennett Industries 34-30; Farmer s Feed 32-32; Hecker Insurance 27­ 37; Carlton Center Bulldoz.ng 24.5-39.5. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 7-1; Mosteller Graphics 7*1; Woodmansee Sawmill 6-2; Hastings Bowlers 4-4; Advanced Commer­ cial Printers 3 1/2-4 1/2; Friends 2 1/2­ 5 1/2; Pm Seekers 2-6; TVCCU 0-8. Men’s High Games & Series - S. Hause 195-512; B. Love 219-542; T. Neymeiyer 2I9-/32; L Burch 185; K. Phenix 224-616; S. Hyde 186; G. Heard 220 Women's High Games & Series B Wilkins 202-536; D Service 204-491. B Norris 198-481 Good Games and Series - B. Scobey 190-489. J Mittelstaedt 147; N. Potter 162; K Fowler 203-534; K. Eberly 191-495; D Sndcr 194-537; T Christopher 192-507; B. Hathaway 210-545; N. Goggins 164; S. Merrill 166; J. Doster 164. Saturday Majors Bovs high game and series - I. Weeks 194-517. B Kirby 174-472; C Purdum 152-413; M Walker 154-410; B. Huss 176­ 400; D Humphrey 180-400; N. Wnght 142-382. M Spidel 146-372; P Hcnney 152-368 Boys good games - A. Windcs 116; J. Shocbndgc 114; J. Smith 125; J. Cordray 105 Giris high games and series - C. Shellenbargcr 146-394; T Huss 137-348. C. Shumway 121-324; A Faber 112-318; M Verus 101-268 The Saxon spikers are hoping to return to the form they were at in their early season victory against Barry County rival Delton Kellogg. Here. Erika Simpson (7). Amy Songer (6) and Laura Storm (10) join forces to score a point versus the Panthers. �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 7 1999 Research holds hope for killing HIV remnants Targeting HIV in hard-to-reach lymph nodes, researchers for the first time have curbed the AIDS virus by injecting patients with cells made from their own natural defense systems. The research published Tuesday in the January issue of Nature Medicine could lead to new ways of attacking the AIDS virus in parts of the body where it has eluded standard drug treatment. Researchers were able to suppress HIV by giving a patient injections of cells faslroned from his own immune system. Though scientists say the new method can't be used immediately to treat large numbers of patients, it is encouraging because it appears to curb the virus at least temporarily in lymph nodes. "An area we want to consider is: Is it possible to rid somebody of infection?" said the study's chief author, virologist Scott Brodie of lhe University of Washington in Seattle. HIV propagates by attacking a kind of immune cell known as a helper T-cell. The researchers chose three patients and isolated from their bodies another type of white blood cell, known as a killer T-cell, which destroys HIV. By cloning and other means, they grew huge numbers of each patient s killer T-cells in a laboratory and genetically engineered some with markers to trace their movement within the body. They then reinjected massive amounts back into each patient and traced the migrating cells to lymph nodes. There, the new killer T-cells knocked down the number of infected helper T-cells, in some cases to undetectable levels, according to the researchers. The effect was temporary*, the new cells disappeared within three weeks. Still. Dr. Roger Pomerantz. chief of Ford to offer constant seatbelt warning on cars, trucks DETROIT (AP) - All Ford Motor Co. cars and trucks sold in the United States will soon include a device that will chime until drivers buckle their seat belts. Ford president Jacques Nasser announced the system Monday at the Nonh American International Auto Show. Drives who don't want io wear their scat belts can disable the intermittent chime by buckling, then unbuckling their belt. The system will be in place later this year. Ford said the system eventually will be expanded to include lhe front passenger scat. The No. 2 automaker said major insurance companies are considering discounts for those who own or lease vehicles equipped with the Belt-Minder. infectious diseases at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, who is familiar with the research, called it an exciting early step toward eradicating HiV "where it hides.” While praising the long-term value of the work. Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is working on his own treatment to erad:cate virus remnants, cautioned that the University of Washington technique is so advanced that it limits immediate practical use. "It's too expensive, it's too time­ consuming. it's loo complicated." he said. "really regenerate nixmalcy tn their immune systems/' Michael McCune, another member of the research team, suggested such approaches also might apply to cancer and other diseases. / POUC€ BCRT Another AIDS so'dy appearing Tuesday in Nature Medicine points to a second approach in replenishing the immune system. Researchers found that an HIV infection shortens the life span of both killer and helper T-cells io less than a third of normal, and production of replacement cells lags behind. Many researchers have theorized that HIV irreparably breaks down the body's cell­ replacement capacity through overuse. This study, however, suggests that the replacement capacity survives intact and seems to be refreshed by a standard HIV treatment, known as a drug cocktail. The .researchers said the drug therapy seems to increase the production of immune cells by an average of three or four times. Some scientists say this research will intensify the search for ways of reviving the body's ability to fight disease once it is damaged by AIDS. The chief author. Dr. Marc Hellerstein of the University of California. San Francisco, said such research should ultimately show whether later-stage AIDS patients largely cleared of infection through drug therapy can Police seeking charges after traffic stop A 32-year-old area man was arrested Dec. 27 after Michigan State Police Troopers discovered a loaded shotgun in the man's car at lhe Long Lake Public access. Police found lhe gun. used for hunting, as they investigated a report of a suspicious vehicle at the public access at about 8:40 p.m.. according tq police. The man told police he had used the gun during hunting season, but forgot to remove the shells. Charges of carrying a concealed weapon and for having marijuana are being sought against the man. In other area news: • The Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police reported troopers have already handled COA vehicle grant awarded New wheels will soon enhance delivery of meals to homebound area residents, thanks to a $7,175 grant to the Barry County Commission on Aging from the Barry Community Foundation. Hopefully, proceeds raised during the COA's Walkathon in May will provide the remaining funds to allow the purchase of a new, small pickup truck to replace an ex­ isting vehicle used for the COA's Meals on Wheels program, said COA Executive Di­ rector Tammy Pennington. Joy Dunham. COA Board president, also was on hand to accept the check from Don Drummond. Community Foundation president: and Bonnie Ballinger, foundation executive director. 68 complaints for 1999 as of Wednesday morning. The post handled a total of 4.811 complaints in 1998. • Thornapple Township Emergency Services firefighters were called lo a report of a chimney fire Dec. 30 in the 8000 block of Crane Road just off Whitneyville Road at about 9:17 p.m. • Barry County Sheriffs Deputies responding to an accident Dec. 30 at North Avenue and Lacey Road resulted in police discovering that the van involved had been stolen earlier in the day in Battle Creek. • A Johnstown Township woman called 911 Dec. 31 to report that a cat had been stuck in a tree for four days. Johnstown Township Firefighters advised the woman that the cat would retreat from the tree when it became hungry. • A 12-year-old Castleton Township girl who had been reported missing Jan. 1 was later found in Battle Creek with a 22-year-old Windsor. Ontario man she apparently met on the internet. The Barry County Commission on Ag­ ing and volunteers from the American As­ sociation of Retired Persons (AARP) will help local senior citizens with their income tax returns again this year, starting Thurs­ day, Jan. 28. Volunteers will assist with preparation of all federal and state taxes Thursdays be­ tween 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 pjn. at the COA building in downtown Hastings. AARP volunteers will help with state CalL.The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 ( hiId ( (lit Texas. Asr'imc $150 monthly payments on $8,995 balance. Beu deal in Texas. Call toll free anytime at I -800-875-6568. //«//> liuHZr,/ NOW HIRING ALL POSI­ TIONS Apply at KFC 1320 W. Slate St.. Hastings.___________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral ’abor. lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St.. Freeport. Ml EOE NANNY/ IN HOME CHILD CARE POSITION: Profes­ sional Hastings couple on Algonquin Lake seeking person to care for our 2 and 4 year old sons in our home. 7:30-5 M-F. Energetic, non-smoker. Moti­ vated individual a must. Serious inquires for this long-term posi­ tion call 945-8816 PAID WEEKLY: Due to a large increase in business, local company must expand operations and fill 10 full-time permanent positions to start at $400/wk. Company training provided for positions that require Job de­ scriptions. hours, pay scale, profit sharing discussed at interview. No 3rd shift. Call 616-948 2298 extf5. • A Barry Township woman reported to police Jan. 4 that she had been notified by a credit card company that someone had charged over $4,500 on her charge card. Another $445 was reportedly charged by an unknown perpetraror on another card owtw-J by the same woman, who in turn canceled both cards. The incident remains under investigation. art kMdmert Mi mH. .W'Mud PRAIRIEVILLE TWWW - A Chicago m Local COA, AARP offering tax help to senior citizens Banner CLASSIFIEDS OUT OF STATE PROPER­ TIES! TAKE OVER PAY­ MENTS. 20 acres in West • A homeless man who appeared at the Woodland Town House restaurant Jan. 2 at about 2:30 a.m. was put up for the night by lhe Woodland United Methodist Ch. rch. Police originally tried to find the 46-year-old man a room in a local motel, but was unsuccessful. • A suicidal 23-year-old man was arrested for domestic assault Jan. 4 after he apparently struck his girlfriend several times. The woman told police the man then said he was going to go outside and kill himself and when she heard a shot, she called 911. The man was not hurt and was taken into custody. 911 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS made while you wait- $20.00each- 2 or more $18.00 each. Great gifts. Action Signs 1011 E. State St.. Hastings 948-8618 or toll free 888-577­ 7446. 3 RADIANT HEATERS. NATURAL GAS, 60.000BTI. 1 YEAR OLD, 99% EFFI­ CIENT. S25WEACH OBO. CALL 945-9340, AFTER 6:00PM. LICENSED DAY CARE has full-time openings. Loving and caring atmosphere. Please call Barb at 765-3044. License #DF080083942. litisifii w Si n it < j PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888________ BANKRUPTCY - Respect for Mobile Homes ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604___________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604 REP*): MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604___________________ ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessarv. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. client dignity at every step. No charge for your initial appoint­ ment. Experienced Attorney. I 800-945-5971 HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES’! CALL 616-948­ 4093 ( nrd Of Thanks THE FAMILY OF ELLA M. COOLEY would like to express a very sincere thank you for the many cards, flowers, me­ morial contributions and food at the time of our loss. A spe­ cial thank you to Wren’s Fu­ neral Home, Bartow Florist, and Hastings Moose, for the luncheon after the service. Charles Cooley, Connie and Ollen McLane, Gene and Jo Ann Cooley, Nancy and Clarence Pomeroy. Karen and John Despres. tax forms only on Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. This will include heating credits, property tax credits and prescription drug rebates. Any pertinent tax forms or related proof documents should be brought by the THOSSAF 1.1 row\SHU>- AJ>- senior citizens being helped so the forms can be prepared properly. The assistance, which is being provided free of charge to all senior citizens in Barry County, will be available until April 15. Those who have questions may call 948­ 4856. Parking is available in the city lot on Apple Street. ‘Walk for Warmth’ pledge sheets available at CAAA ■nMtaer wtadc. iniunnt o Pledge sheets for the annual "Walk for Warmth" are available now at the Hastings Community Action Agency at 450 Meadow Run Drive The 14th annual fund-raiser to help older and needy citizens with their winter heating bills this year will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Free Methodist Church. 301 State Road, in Hastings. The Walk for Warmth is held at seven locations throughout the region, including Hastings. Albion, Battle Creek. Coldwater, Constantine. Sturgis and Three Rivers. Opening ceremonies are scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m.. a half hour after walk registration. The actual walk will be at 10. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A The Walk for Warmth’s origins was in 1984 when Albion Action Center Director Tim Kurtz of Albion walked 24 hours in the cold to call attention to the plight of the needy and elderly. This year in Hastings again, there will be a burn barrel and cardboard sleeping quarters in plain sight to increase aware­ ness. Walkers are asked to collect pledges from friends, co-workers and relatives. The 13th annual walk in 1998 raised more than $62,000 and helped nearly 300 families stay warm for the winter The goal this year is to raise $65,000 and help 325 families. Pledge sheets are available at the local CAA office Call 948-426*’ ton Wedrr-da, Nadi** �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 7 1999 - Page 13 ommunity mourns loss of Ethel Groos ONTINUED from page I the prestigious Liberty Bell Award. pre­ Med by the Barry County Bar Associan, in 1994. ’We were dear, dear friends." Shuster Jed. "We’re going to miss her and the mmunity will miss her. She left us with ne wonderful memories." 'By the time Ethel moved to Hastings, • had lived in some very remote areas and large cities." said another long-time tnd Mary Panfil. "She (Ethel) liked Hast- igs though and worked hard to make it the ward-winning small town we take for anted. Ethel was a leader, and when she iw a need, she went to work to fill that "In the early '60s she saw a need for a parate city library," Mary said. The forer community library had been housed ith the school library. Ethel spent many ng hours before the present Hastings iblic Library became a reality, Mary said. Ethel was a devoted wife, a wonderful KHher, talented artist, and a loyal friend <ho will be sorely missed." she said. Ethel tackled the library project with zeal nd it was the community accomplishment lie was most proud of, said her husband, ichard T. Groos, chairman of E. Tyden IC., parent company of the Hastings-based yden Seal Co. and the Viking Corpora- on. He noted that the task was "a formidable Securing the former post office build­ ; (trie library's present site) was the easipart of the project. Promoting die cou­ rt. setting up an entity to run lhe library 1 hiring the first librarian were more Ethel served as president of the library ooard and continued to serve on that board for many years. After her official connec­ tion ended, Ethel remained a strong library supporter. Mary Panfi’ said. In a 1997 interview. Ethel told a Banner reporter that she thought it was important for people to make their voices heard. If people don’t support their community and its institutions. such as schools, she said, "we end up with unemployable children, weak government, decaying cities and crime in the street. We get the community we deserve." Friend and neighbor. Family Court Judge Richard Shaw noted that Ethel "did a lot of work behind the scenes" in ways to benefit education and the community. Shaw also described her as "a wonderful mother, grandmother and wife who raised some great kids...She really did right by her family." Shaw said. He noted that the couple's children grew up to be "produc­ tive, caring citizens" in the communities where they reside. Son Tom Groos of Ada has a special apreciation of his mother's rotes. "She always was a strong supporter of ducation in Hastings and was a prime »ver in securing the bond issue to finance lie building of the new high school in 1969. She was very involved in commuity activities but always had enough time > make each of her five children feel speal," said Tom. chief executive officer of le Tyden Seal Corp. Another son. Fred Groos. who is a doc- >r in Wisconsin, also has fond memories f his mother’s instrumental roles in supfting quality education. Prior to a school llage election, he remembers that the chen table was covered with papers and ts of names and phone numbers. 'She was on the phone constantly to >bilize the community to pay for better □cation and schools." he said Fred a. so called Ethel "one of the bravest opte I've ever met." He was referring to t courageous battle with breast cancer at e age of 36. Despite her positive attitude, it (cancer) was always lurking in the ckground." but few people ever knew it. When diagnosed with cancer again a few ars ago. "she fought it as hard as she uld," he said. Fred said his mother "always pulled for e underdog... She really lived that" A tesn he "never forgot" happened when he is a young child. "I made fun of >omer... and she really scolded me and was gry...." he said. Son Nicholas Groos, who lives in Luxibourg, Germany, and oversees Viking's temationai interests, called his mother "a mastic ambassador" who was admired by siness associates overseas. He said he has been amazed at how many temationai Viking associates have already pressed condolences io him. Sometimes wives never get any credit in e business world. Nicholas commented, it "she was a great asset." Bonnie Ballinger, executive director of J Barry Community Foundation, also predated Ethel's friendly qualities. "She had the ability to make every per­ il feel they were the most special human ing on earth." Bonnie said. "She was a listener." hel and Richard met in 1950 white । were attending Cornell University in a. N.Y. She was majoring in fine arts he was a mechanical engineering stuso their paths never crossed in lhe .room. It was through a rather "bizarre" Uings connection that brought them toher. Richard Groos reminisced. ithel's grandmother lived in Hastings for me and Richard had met her and some of Ethel s other relatives before he became aquainted with his future wife. Ethel’s grandmother told Richard that her grand­ daughter was attending Cornell, too. and suggested that Richard look her up.’ He followed up on that idea and they eventu­ ally became engaged on the Sunday after Christmas in 1953. He had already graduated trom Cornell and was serving in the U.S. Army at the time. They were engaged just 13 days be­ fore tying the knot. Their wedding day was accelerated because Richard received orders to serve in the Far East Command and that way Ethel could accompany him if the as­ signment was in a place like Japan, he said. Two days before their Jan. 9, 1994, wed­ ding. he was ordered to report to Detroit so the two never ventured to Japan as newly­ weds and Ethel finished her last year of col­ lege at Cornell. Eighteen months later Richard was still in Detroit after being told he might go to Portugal or Belgium in­ stead of the Far East. They moved to Hastings in the mid1950s. after Richard CQmpleted his military tenure. Ethel "was very, very happy here because she had lived in so many places.” her hus­ band said. The daughter of the late Thomas C. Den­ ton. a mining engineer and Margaret Litch­ field Denton, a ballet dancer. Ethel had lived in nine locations due to the nature of her father's occupation. "Hastings was (considered) the first home she ever had." her husband said. As a youngster, before unending Cornell, three semesters was the longest tenure Ethel had as a student at one particular school. An accomplished artist, Ethel was known throughout West M:chigan for her talent. In fact, "Everything she did, she had an artistic flair to it," her husband said. Ethel's works were featured in a one- woman show at Western Michigan Univer­ sity in 1983 and at several exhib;:ions at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, but her husband said she preferred spending her time painting rather than preparing for a show. "She was her own severest critic and ap­ preciated people who knew what she was trying to do. She had her own standards and knew what she wanted and was always striving to do it." Ethel developed a talent for an at a very early age. he added "She really loved drawing the human figure and painting the human figure. She did that a lot in oik. She also was skilled in charcoal and pen­ cil drawing and waler color and even had a Ping as a sculptor. She found sculpture to be mechanically difficult, but she did man­ age to turn one of her works into a tzouze statute with some help at one of the Viking foundries. "She really was interested in contempo­ rary an and panicularly contemporary pain­ ing." her husband said. She loved to peruse an galleries during the couple’s travels. Although Ethel had a deep appreciation of the great, famous painters, her private art collection primarily features painters in West Michigan because their works are not outlandishly priced and the artists were her friends, her husband said. After the couple s children were in school all day. Ethel and a group of other women who wanted to perfect their artistic talents by working with live models, spent every * Thursday painting together for 20 years. Richard said. "They got better than all the instructors." Ethel always enjoyed her grandchildren and "diplomatically encouraged" them tb pursue interests in music and the arts and quite a few have a distinctive bent in that direction, her husband said. She always en­ couraged the grandchildren in other inter­ ests, too. such as reading and sports. One of Ethel's grandmothers was a con­ cert pianist and Ethel grew up listening to her. and as a result she gained a love of music and an interest in it. She also liked animals. During World War 11 while living in Arizona, her family rode horses everywhere they wanted to go. Her family had a mare and Ethel raised and trained its colt. For many years, she and her children also raised horses locally. On lhe home front. Ethel was a great pastime for Ethel and she loved nature She also was a good athlete "I was a pathetic athlete, but I liked to get out and move around." Richard said. "She played tennis and hornswoggled all the kids into playing tennis" and also thought her husband should leant at lhe age of 42. Ethel had a lot of zest for skiing, whether it was on the water, down a slope or venturing cross country. She eventually gave up downhill skiing after breaking both thumbs five times, her husband said. A fun-loving person. Ethel enjoyed the times spent with family and special friends. "We had a lot of good family times to­ gether .’’ said friend Anne Hamaty of Hast­ ings. "We always celebrated New Year's Eve together and opened the swimming pool on Memorial Day with the Groos clan. "I never heard her "say a bad thing about • anyone." Anne said. She always enjoyed Ethel s dry sense of humor. Both were expecting sons John (Hamaty) and Nick (Groos) at almost lhe same time and they joked about who was going lo be the first to arrive at "their" hospital room. Anne said she was very amused when Ethel and Dick walked the length of their driveway through a foot of snow in blizzard conditions to ring the Hamatys* doorbell at 2 a.m. to tell them they were on their way to lhe hospital. Anne delivered five days later before Ethel went home. w Anne and husband George are Nick’s godparents and Ethel and Dick till the same role for John. Nick and John’s friendship continues. Anne said. On another humorous note, Fred Groos said his mother had been physically strong and he enjoyed hearing the stories about how his mother would win good-natured Indian wrestling contests at parties she and cook, family and friends said. Posy Shuster especially recalls a wonderful Dutch apple pie that Ethel made. Ethel's other culinary specialties were lamb and developing a repertoire of flavor­ ful recipes without using salt, her husband his dad attended. "She was very good at it... There were very few men (at the parties) in Hastings that she couldn't throw." One exception was always the late Jock Clarey. "She couldn’t throw him." Posy Shuster recalled that she and Ethel were often mistaken for each other, even said. "We traveled a lot and she was pretty knowledgeable about different types of cooking and could adapt the concepts to an American-styte." Spending time outdoors was a favorite though they didn't look alike, because they were about the same height "and wore jeans." "People would get us mixed up," she said. For instance, sometimes if Ethei had attended a meeting, someone would think it was Posy and vice versa Ethel "will be missed greatly. Il's just real sad." said Anne Hamaty Also on a serious noie. Eihel stands as an example of courage Her husband commended her fortitude m her two rounds with cancer. At the age of 36. when Ethel learned that she had breast cancer, the only treatment in those days was a radical mastectomy, fol­ lowed by a rather crude form of radiation treatments compared to today's standards. Only her close friends knew of her can­ cer. her husband said, because she didn’t want people to think of her as an invalid or handicapped. Ethel was determined that cancer was "not going to put her down." he said. Ethel "did the best she could to recreate her lifestyle" and through "hard work and guts" she was able to get back to a rela­ tively normal life. "She worked around the pain." he said. "In a relatively short time, she was hik­ ing. swimming, skiing." He seemed especially proud when he talks of the considerable time she spent supporting and helping other area women who were diagnosed with breast cancer. About 1995. Ethel learned that she would have to have a second bout with cancer because of an inoperable tumor that developed between her heart and lungs. "Fortunately, there was a first stage chemotherapy.. Two ye «rs ^*fore nothing could be done," he said. Without lhe treat­ ment. her prognosis would have been six months to live, but the chemotherapy and radiation gave her a 30 percent chance for two more years. Despite the adversity, "she was surpris­ ingly active and did a lol of things," Richard said, and that included traveling to­ gether. "About a year ago. things began to deter.orate and she became quite linuted," he said. She did well up until the fall and her condition worsened around Thanksgiving. "Even with this second round (of cancer), she didn't want to be seen as an invalid*." her husband said, so few people knew about her cancer. "She didn't want to dwell on her problems. "The important thing is that she desper­ ately wanted to live a normal life and she was very, very successful in doing that for a very, very long time." Local MOMS Club forms in Hastings by Elaine Gilbert • Assistant Editor There's no need to feel isolated if you are a mother who stays home all day to be with your children. A new MOMS Club in Hastings is at­ tracting women and their children from var­ ious parts of Barry County who want to make new friends, hear informative guest speakers, go on special outings and partici­ pate in a variety of activities that range from crafts to service projects that help needy community children. The group is a local chapter of an inter­ national support group for at-home moth­ ers, said Chapter President and founder Na­ talie Caims. "MOMs stands for Moms Offering Moms Support," she explained. The local group meets nearly every Thursday from 10 a.m. lo 12 noon at the Free Methodist Church on State Road, across from Tom's Market in Hastings. On the third Thursday of each month, the schedule switches to 7 p.m. for a "MOMS Night Out," which members say usually involves food and sometimes a trip out of town. "For me it offers an opportunity to inter­ act with other women, other moms who are in the same situation I'm in. doing the same kinds of things that I am." said member Lisa Cronkright who has two children under two years of age. The club "really, really helps with the isolation that sometimes can come with being a stay-at-home mom.” Cronkright said. "It also allows my children to interact with other children in the plr.y group." Every first and fifth Thursday (calendar permitting), group members plan activities to do with their children. Those activities are determined by members'interests. The second and fourth Thursdays are called regular meetings and one features a guest speaker and the other is a short monthly business meeting, followed by a social hour. A recent speaker was Barry County's first and only pediatrician. Dr. Amy Beck. Club meetings include refreshments, crafts, helpful household hints and a variety of discussion topics. "...We have an absolute ball together," . Caims said. "It was something. I think, the community needed. "I know these first few months have been busy getting us off the ground, but the moms have all pulled together in an ef­ fort to make it work. We do a ton of stuff. In fact, we have something scheduled every week. One of the reasons is because when one of us can't make an activity, we didn't want to have to wait a couple of weeks or even next month to be able to get together again," Caims said. "I am excited by the community re­ sponse, especially the interest from athome mothers who would like to see this group continue," said Caims. the mother of three pre-school children. "We've been re­ ally well received. Our speakers have been really dynamic and educational. Meeting lhe other moms has been fun." The group currently has about 15 mem­ bers. "We come together and brain storm about activities.” she said. Finding guest speakers, even from out of town, has not been a problem. "I want more moms to know we are here. This is just so much fun and informa­ tive," Caims said. Monica Willcutt. the club’s administra­ tive vice president, likes the friendships she's developed through the club because she lives "out in the middle of nowhere," ^omapple We currently have full and part time openings. Prefer candidates w ith LTC experience. If interested, submit Director of Nursing. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. MI 49058 EOE save some money, to have new areas to go with your kids. "It's a good support system when you need help advice, somebody to talk to and new ideas." Anderson said. "For me it's getting out of the house and being around other adults and to meet new people, make new friends." said member Missi (Lester) Pederson of Hastings. "I re­ ally like the Kids' Day activities, otherwise you don't tend to go do things. "I don't know a lot of people (especially other moms) in town so this has been nice," said Pederson, who has a one year old child. Since Mary Petrovich joined the club last October she said she doesn't feel so isolated anymore. • "It’s nice for lhe kids...It makes me more happy during the day because I get some type of adult interaction. I love it." A sledding day in February will be one of the children's activities and a visit to Creative Juices Pottery Studio in Hastings will be one of the MOMS Night out events this month. January will also in­ clude a chance to try stamp an and next month's plans feature making snowmen kids' safety. The "mother" organization of lhe MOMS Club was formed 15 years ago and is based in Simi Valley, Calif. It plays "an active role in reminding the media and so­ ciety that mothers who choose to stay home with their children are making a valuable contribution to society and that athome mothers should be given as much credit for their choice as mothers who choose to return to work." Caims said. "We believe that all mothers should choose for themselves lhe path that is right for them.” she commented. "We know that staying home to raise our children is a ful­ filling full time job. In fact, we believe it is the most important job any mother can choose! We understand that lhe stay-athome mother still has challenges - al­ though different - that are just as real as that of the working mother." However, she noted, "there is a the ten­ dency to be isolated, to be told that our 'job* can’t be fulfilling, that it is even a 'job' at all is often brought into question. Plus, our finances are usually very tight since we often depend on one income. The MOMS Club was designed especially to help mothers overcome these challenges," she said. "Because we believe that having your children around is a natural part of being a CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Expert Installation Notice is hereby given, that the Hastings City Council will hold a workshop at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. January 11. 1999 in the City Hall Council Chambers for the purpose of receiving and discussing the financial audit for fiscal year ending June 30. 1998. • All Makes X Models • Direct Insurance Billing • Workmanship Guaranteed For additional information pertaining to said workshop, please contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, or by call­ ing 616-945-2468. - [ Burkey Sales & Service, lnc/1 1 On Jan. 14. the guest speaker will talk about six basic ways of positive parenting and the February speaker will focus on See MOMS CLUB, continued page 14 decorations. Auto Glass RN’S/LPN’S a completed application with attached resume to the north of Nashville. "Originally 1 had con­ sidered starting a moms' club several years ago," Willcun said. "This is really great." Laura Anderson enjoys being a member because "it's kind of nice to have network­ ing with moms, to learn new things from the moms like the (homemade) wipes to 218 N. JeSenon, Downtown Hostings Call Now! 616-945-5085 J The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings or TDD call relay senrices 1-800-649-3777. ' Event G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 7 1999 Holman chief judge for Barry District Court The Michigan Supreme Court has an­ nounced that Judge Gary R. Holman has been appointed chief judge of 56B District Court for Barry County. Holman recently celebrated his 2(hh an­ niversary as Barry County District Judge. He was first elected to lhe post in Novem­ ber 1978. Barry County District Court now '.as been severed from administratively from the Eaton County District Court as a result of legislation passed in 1997, which allows the Barry County Trial Court to progress with its efforts to consolidate and stream­ line court operations. Barry County has been recognized statewide as a leader in lhe court reform Chief animal control officer seeks arbitrate J-Ad Graphics News Service A one-week disciplinary action against Barry County Chief Animal Control Offi­ cer Pam Ronchetti that was challenged in the form of a grievance by the Courthouse Employees Association will now go to ar­ bitration. according to Barry County Sher­ iff Steve DeBoer. The discipline, imposed in connection This home at 207 Emory St. in Middleville is a compete loss following a fire on Jan. 5. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, but a problem with the chimney for a wood stove may be responsible. process. Court of Appeals upholds sentence for sex charge The Michigan Court of Appeals has af­ firmed the 40- lo 60-ycar prison sentence Barry County Circuit Judge James H. Fisher gave to Joseph Freese two years ago on charges of criminal sexual conduct. Freese was convicted by a jury of second and f Jjrth degree criminal sexual conduct and he was a habitual offender. The Court of Appeals ruled that Fisher did not err in admitting evidence of Freese’s similar acts against two other young vic­ tims. The appeals court also ruled that Fisher's sentence was not excessive, given the defendant’s history of sexually molest­ ing children. The court stated. "A trial court does not abuse its discretion in imposing a sentence when a habitual offender’s underlying felony... evidences that the defendant is un­ able to conform his conduct to the laws of Tuesday fire destroys home in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The intense cold Tuesday. Jan. 5. made fighting a fire al 207 Emory St. in Mid­ dleville difficult for firefighters. Thornapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices firefighters responded lo lhe call and battled the blaze for more than five hours. They were assisted by Hastings. Caledonia and Freeport firefighters. The home is owned by John Richardson, a long-time Bradford White employee. The family escaped with only the clothes on their hacks. Chief Robert J. Woodard said. "We called in the additional companies to help relieve those fighting lhe blaze." The call came in at 2:47 p.m.. but lhe fire was not completely out until about 8 p.m. Also making fighting the fire Jiffi- cull was that lhe nearest fire hydrants were buried by snow. It look several minutes to dig out the hydrants. The fire fighters never ran out of waler but had to leave the water running through lhe hoses to keep it from freezing. The running waler made the road very slippery. Emory was blocked to traffic at both ends while lhe fire was being fought. According to Woodard, the home is a to­ tal loss. The cause is still under investiga­ tion. but preliminary repons suggest it may due lo a chimney for a wood stove. Extensive renovations and additions had been made to the home over the years, which allowed the fire to spread easily. This also made it complicated lo fight. Woodard encourages homeowners to dig out any fire hydrants near their homes. society." ' with an incident last fall in which an 8year-old girl was binen by a rabid bat. was upheld at a Dec. 3 hearing of the county's Grievance Board. The board is made up of the County Board of Commissioner’s Per­ sonnel Committee and DeBoer, he said. County Administrator Michael Brown was notified Tuesday that Ronchetti had filed for arbitration, according to DeBoer. "An employee has the right to say that the discipline was too harsh." said DeBoer. "That's almost standard procedure. Arbitra­ tion is the next step in the grievance pro­ cess. If you don't like the answer of the personnel committee, you can file for arbi­ tration." DeBoer said an impartial person will be selected by the parties involved to serve as the arbitrator. "It s almost like a civil trial," said De­ Boer. "A bearing would likely be months down the road.” Ronchetti was given one week off with­ out pay last month alter DeBoer received the results of a Michigan Sheriffs Associa­ tion investiga..on :.ito an October incident in which an 8-year-old Baltimore Township girl. Tara Pennepacker, was bitten by a ra­ bid bat. Investigators had determined that Ronchetti did not take the appropriate in­ formation from Tara's mother, Terri Pen­ nepacker, when she took the bat to the Barry County Animal Control Shelter Sept. 29. Ronchetti admitted that she did not lake Pennepacker’s name, address and phone number, saying she had instead asked the then unidentified woman to return the next day to fill out a bat bite report. In conflict with Michigan De pan meat Community Health guidelines regardit] bat bites, which state all such incidead are to be reported to the local health <k partment within one working da’ Ronchetti did not turn the bat over to 11 health department until two days lateY. a cording to the mission team report. The team determined as unfounded, hov ever. Pennepacker’s claim that Roncbet knows her and that there was some type < vendetta that Ronchetti had against he thereby intentionally delaying treatmes i her child. A claim by Pennepacker that Ronchet had contrived an error on a press release n garding the date of the bite was also dete mined by the team to be unfounded. LOCAL MOMS CLUB continued from page 13 mother, we encourage moms to bring ti children to all activities," Caims said. There are play groups for infants, t Well-qualified adults are often availaba to watch the children during meetings, ed pec tally when there is a speaker. Babies an always welcome to stay with their mot™ Club dues are $25 a year. "We have a basket we set out (during thi two regular meetings), suggesting a dona lion of $3 per mom. Moms can pay th donation if they can. "It’s on the honor sys tern for the play group staff. "We are non-profit and fully self-support ing. We have no outside funds lo keep u going. We believe that this money wil pay for all room rentals, supplies, pro grams, quality people to watch over ou precious children, yearly dues to the Na tional MOMS Club organization, servic project and any other incidentals that wil come up." The first two visits to the local dub ar free. For more information, call Natalie i 948-9283. Now there’s Snow so these must go! NEW 99 GMC SIERRA EXTENDED CAB 4X4s 1999 GMC JIMMY 4X4 SLE NOW IN STOCK. NEW & CLASSIC STYLES < 1998 GMC ENVOY SUNROOF, LEATHER, FULLY LOADED. LIST $35,400. SAVE $$$ 1999 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO COUPE 2 TO CHOOSE FROM NOW IN STOCK. 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Michigan 49058 Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition.” (616) 948-8000 Today or toll free 1-888-494-5539 SALES HOURS: Mon. & Wed. until 8; Tues.. Thurs.. Fri. until 6; Saturday until 2 SERVICE HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 8-7; Tues., Thurs, &Fri. 8-51 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-01-14.pdf a562788de440ec9d48e0e61dc9c4de46 PDF Text Text City officials nix pay hikes Animal shelter gets deadline Saxons outlast Trojans in OT See page 2 See page 3 See page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 '.If K.’ k ‘ F 1 5"^ Mrio 111 THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1999 VOLUME 146, NO. 2 News Briefs: Barry Counly Cleri Nancy Boennu will be honored at a reliremenl party front 2 to 5 pun. Friday, Jan. 15. in the community room of the Courts & Law Building. 220 W. Court Si., in Hastings The public is welcome. After more than 27 years of working in the clerk's office, Boersma resigned due IO health problems. According to state law, 5th Circuit Court Judge James H. Fisher, is charged with appointing a successor to Fill the remaining two years of Boersma's elected four-rear term. Boersma served as clerk for 10 years and as a deputy clerk for 17 1/2 yean. She was First elected county clerk in 1488. succeeding the retiring Norval Thaler She was re-elected in 1992. and 1996. Administrator*' ‘Coffee* Friday The next monthly session of the "Coffee with Administrators" scries is scheduled for 10 a.it>. Friday, Jan. 15. in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School. The session will begin with a brief presenutkn about interpreting rvs-tlu of the Michigan Educational Assess­ ment Program (MEAP). The public is invited. Amazon topic of travelogue The next Hastings Ki wan is travel­ ogue will ne "By Raft and Ship down the Amazon*' at 7 p.m. Friday and the Central School Auditorium. The program, narrated by veteran Him maker Ted Bumiller, will take viewers down the worid's largest river and South America’s greatest treasure. The river runs 4,000 miles, from the Peruvian Andes Mountains to the Attoitic Ocean in Brazil. The film is pan of seven offered in the local Kiwants’ 50th anniversary of its "World Travel Series." A travel­ ogue is shown every month except December from September through April. As usual, there will be music pro­ vided before the movie and during in­ termission. Tickets may be purchased from any Kiwar.ian or at the door. Shelter 2000 group to meet The building fund committee for the new animal shelter for Barry County will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21. at the Commission on Aging, 120 N. Michigan, Hastings. Some fund-raising events have be­ gun and future fund-raisers arc being planned. More than $500 was collected in the most recent drive the blizzard weekend of Jan. 2. ' The current animaRhelier is located at 825 W. Apple St in Hastings. The public is welcome to stop in i«nd look at the present facilities. The shelter committee and support­ ers arc attempting to have a new shel­ ter built at the north end of Industrial Park Drive. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 13S3 PRICE 50* County gives $200,000 more for roads Retirement party planned for clerk . j • ; ; s ’ V i ANNER OOfOO/OO F HASTNGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 SCHURCHST . This is the site of the gas main break that caused heating problems Monday. Gas line breaks by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Consumers Energy officials are still unsure what caused an eight-inch, high pressure gas line break Monday near Vermontville that left more than 1.600 people without heat for several hours, said public information officer Garth Berendt Wednesday. "We are still working out there." he said. "We have a 20-foot deep trench dug and are shoring it to get people down there to work. We re going to pull that section out. pul in a new section, re-weld it. The welds will have to be inspected and tested before we can use it." The new section was expected to be ready for use by late Wednesday, he said yesterday afternoon. Upon locating the leak about an hour after learning of the drop in gas pressure between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Monday, Consumer's workers were able to quickly bypass the broken line to restore gas service the residents and businesses affected, all located between Vermontville. See GAS LINE, page 2 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor In an unusual move attributed to "good economic limes." the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted 5-3 to give the Counly Road Commission a nne time appropriation of $200,000 to lie Ip pay for $850,000 of new equipment financed with a five-year bond. That monetary gesture will have a double benefit to citizens. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said, because it not only helps to retire debt but will allow the Road Commission to spend an extra $200,000 to improve roads in the county’s 16 town­ ships. This week's action comes on the heels of an unprecedented appropriation ol $200,000 in December from the Counly Board to purchase a new road grader for the Road Commission. The board is not mandated to fund the Road Commission, but commissioners who favored this week's financial gift said the gesture was made because the board has a healthy 1998 general fund balance, and as a result they want every resident to benefit. "This would be a way to benefit every taxpayer in the county with some surplus in the '98 budget." said Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie. new chairman of the board's Finance Committee. "It should be dis­ tributed equally to the townships through the Road Commission with the understand­ ing that the Road Commission will allow the townships to direct what projects they feel are important." County Road Commission Engineer­ Manager Brad Lamberg said the Road Commission is "very appreciative and thankful." for the additional $200,000. "V e believe it’s a good decision." he said, noting the needs. Spending money for roads is one of the few things the county can do to affect so many people. Lamberg said. "Il is something people will notice." he added. Commissioners Emmet Herrington. Clare Tripp and Robert Wenger voted against giving more funds to the Road Commission at this lime. "1 question why we all of a sudden have fallen in love with the Road Commission to the point that we want to take over and pul them on Easy Street?” Commissioner Robert Wenger asked. "...Their finances are coming in belter than they have in the past." Bailey said roads are a primary concern of county residents "so it wasn't a fall in love situation with the Road Commission. It was the fact that the residents say" 'the roads are bad. The roads are bad. You've all heard that...It wasn’t a deal with the Road Commission. It was how do we get the money to the resident, relieve the tax bur den and yet be a benefit to them "...I question giving another $200,000 to the Road Commission when just gave them $200.000...." Wenger said. Commissioner Clare Tripp, after the meeting, said her "no" vote was similar to Wenger's reasoning. "I was a little concerned because they had to pay that bill (for equipment) anyway... 1 was a little uncomfortable with that much money, but I support giving it to the tax­ payer. 1 thought that was a real good idea to divide it that way." Mackenzie said he told the Finance Committee mat at first he had a little con­ cern that the Road Commission might be­ come addicted to appropriations flowing from the Counly Board on a yearly basis. The Road Commission’s annual payment on its bond is about $200,000. However. "These are good economic limes,” Mackenzie said. "Times like this aren’t going to last forever. Revenues are going to go back down al some point. Our intention was to share this good fortune. See ROADS, continued page 5 County still digging out from snowfall by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A total of 32 inches of snowfall since Jan. I. with more on the way. has been good for business for area lawn care com­ panies. wrecker drivers and retailers. "We’re working round the clock.” said Jane Rudd of the No Preference Wrecker Service of Middleville. "We have to tell people sometimes that there will be a three- to four-hour wait." Wreckers all over the county are keeping busy round the clock rescuing motorists with dead batteries and stuck vehicles. "It depends on what part of the county you're in. but in Hastings, we have about 15 inches on the ground right now." said WBCH News Director and official weather observer for the National Weather Service. "The snow settles and keeps packing down. If you gel 10 inches of snow today, by to­ morrow, it will down to nine inches." After being closed last Monday and Tuesday. Jan. 4 and 5. schools al Lake­ wood and Thornapple Kellogg were closed again Wednesday. Jan. 13. as blowing and drilling snow caused dangerous driving conditions in rural parts of the counly. McIntyre said more snow is expected Thursday morning and then rain mixed with snow is expected this weekend. In Hastings, the Department of Public Works has been working to keep parking spaces open downtown, but continued snowfall has so far prevented the trucks from clearing the sjxits located on Apple Street, said DPW Director Tim Girrbach. "When wu gel a significant amount of snow, like fixe to six inches, we clear the downtown area first - Slate Street. Michi­ gan Avenue and South Jefferson." said Gir­ rbach Wednesday. "And all city-owned property that has sidewalks, we plow off." Girrbach said efforts last Thursday to clean out the dow ntow n parking areas after the Jan. 2-3 "blizzard of ’99" forced workers to push a large pile of snow , or "w indrow” inio the center of Stale Sireel in from of City Hall temporarily. "Il’s common for us lo do that, but it's not usually that big." he said. The snow was hauled to city-owned property behind the industrial incubator building on Railroad Street, he said. "We used to take it lo the park and dump it on the river banks, but the Department of Natural Resources won't let us do that any more because of the salt." he said. Although no fatal accidents have been reported locally since the blizzard, police acknowledged that a 73-year-old Parmalee Road man was found dead outside on his farm, apparently due to a heart attack, ac­ A temporary "windrow" down the middle of State Street in Hastings Thursday was a little larger than normal, said DPW Director Tim Girrbach Wednesday. cording to a death certificate filed with the Barry Counly Clerk's office. Authorities said John Kermeen's nephew found him Sunday in an outbuilding, where he had apparently been for nearly two days before he was discovered. Another man. a 92-year-old male resident of the Kountry Komfort Adult Foster Care Home on West State Road, was found out­ side semi-alert Friday. Jan. 8. at about 7 a.m. The man has recovered and is apparently doing well, according to reports. Another problem the excessive snow has created is a safety hazard for children walk­ ing to and from school, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy asks that, though there is no ordinance requiring it. people keep their sidewalks shoveled if at all possible. Police said many children around the city are being forced to walk in the streets (see story on page 16). "We're not saying that people have lo do it because we know there arc elderly or dis­ abled people who just can't.” said Leedy. "But we recommend il for those who can." Another rather unusual snow-related problem was discovered Jan. 6 w hen a Wal­ Mart employee apparently called 911 to re­ port that 25 geese were stuck in a nearb) snow drill. The caller reported that only the heads of the birds were visible. The mailer was referred to Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Offi­ cer Gary Raak. w ho could not be reached lor comment on whether the birds were res­ cued and how they got there. �Page 2 The Hastings Banner - T hut sc ay January News Briefs: CAA office closed Jan. 21 The intake offices of the Commu­ nity Action Agency of South Central Michigan in Hastings will he closed all day Thursday. Jan. 21, for staff training. No applications for assistance can he accepted on that day. Normal intake hours will resume Friday. Jan. 22. 'Over Rainbow* dates postponed The "Over the Rainbow” perfor­ mances originally scheduled (of this weekend (Jan. 9 and 10) have been rescheduled for Jah. 16 and 17. The actors could not mftkc their way to rehearsals during the recent snow­ storm and church services were can­ celed Sunday. Jan. 3. . This retelling of the classic "Wizard of Oz" story made famous by a movie of the same name will be performed by the Caraway Street Ministry of the Peace Reformed Church on M-37 be­ tween Middleville and Caledonia. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Sat­ urday. Jan. 16. and al 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 17. Tickets arc free, but ihosk. who would like to attend should call the church office at 891-8119 to reserve them. Historical Society will meet Jan. 21 Tlic Barry Counly Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 21. in the community meeting room of the Courts and Law Building, 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Don Reid will present the program, "A History of the Thornapple Lake Pavilion —‘Dance ’Hall and Roller Skating Rink." Reid spent many yew> al the pavil­ ion, while his pare&l>»nT<x and Amber Reid, owned it and be later was owner of the skating rink. All meetings and programs of the Historical Society are open to the pub­ lic Overholt couple Showcase guests Ray and Millie Overholt, a couple well known to area gospel music lovers, will be featured at tonight's Arby’s Musicians' Showcase at 6:30. The Overholts, win) bail from Battle Creek, have performed music for more than 40 years. They have three songs known throughout the world. "Ten Thousand Angels,” "Hallelujah Square" and "God’s Choir in the Sky." Millie plays the keyboard and Ray the guitar in their concerts. Ray Overholt used to have his own teles ision and radio shows and featured such guests as Hank Williams Sr., Kate Smith and Gene Autry. Scaling at the Showcase is on a first-come, first-served basis. Barry courts Y2K compliant Judge James Fisher has announced that the Barry Counly Trial Court has taken steps to comply with ihe year 2000 computer problem and it is ex­ pected that all necessary cltanges to the courts’ computer network will be completed by the end of the month. Fisher praised District Division Administrator Kathy Holman for her work in implementing the compliance plan several months ahead of schedule. The changes include both hardware and software and arc expected lo cost about $18,000. The funds were approved by the Counly Board of Commissioners last month from the county’s 1998 budget surplus. Barry County Trial Court's com­ puter network was installed in 1997 al a cost of about $250,000. paid for by* a grant from the Michigan Supreme Court. It was one of the first networks installed because Barry Counly was one ol six counties selected lo lake part in a court reform project. Fisher said the computer network has been invaluable in helping the court manage its increasing caseload without adding employees and has helped control costs. He estimated that Barry Counly Trial Court’s 1998 ex­ penses were $ 150.000 under budget and revenues were more than $I5O.(XX) over budget. m 1999 AAUW to meet, visit local gallery The local chapter ol the American Association of University Women will meet at lor a noon luncheon Tuesday. Jan. 19. at the County Seal.. After the luncheon, there will be a short business meeting and a visit to the Jefferson Street Gallery . Luncheon reservations can be made by calling Lois Roush ai V45-5152. Conservation elections set The annual meeting and election of board of directors for the Barry Con­ servation District will be held from 10 a.m. 10 2 p.m. Saturday al the district offices. 16II S. Hanoyer St., Suite 105. Elections will take place concur­ rently w'ilh an informal open house, which will enable those attending to meet the current directors and talk with director candidates. Visitors also will he able to see die new district office, visit with staff members and share ideas on natural re­ sources protection. Refreshments will be provided. All occupiers of land in Barry Counly, whether they own or rent property, are eligible to vote in the conservation district election. Lakewood supt. list down to 5 The Lakewood Board of Education has narrowed the number of superin­ tendent finalists from six to five after a series uf interviews last week. The five are Dr. Richard Gardner, principal of Northside High School in Fl. Wayne. Ind.: David Snook, princi­ pal of Ionia High School: Robert Swanson, assistant superintendent. Three Rivers Community Schools: Gunnard Johnson, principal of Haslett High School: and Dr. William Howard, superintendent of Buckley Community Schools. Roland Pakonen. curriculum director of Springport Public Schools, has been eliminated. IT. school.board's sg(eqtiqn willjQfc,. place Steven Secor, who resigned last fall. David Doozan has been serving as interim superintendent since October. Master Gardener classes will start A Master Gardener class scries is scheduled to be held Tuesday evenings from Feb. 2 to April 13. The Michigan Master Gardener pro­ gram is designed to develop a consor­ tium of Michigan State University Ex­ tension volunteers trained in plant sci­ ence and home gardening. The program enables volunteers to improve their quality of life and that of the commu­ nities where they live. Master Gardeners increase people's appreciation for and wise use of plants by providing them with instruction on growing plant.*. using environmentally sound practices. Those who a strong interest in home gardening and horti­ culture are encouraged to take the class series. Tlie 11 classes will lie held from 6 to 10 p.m. starting Feb. 2 Registra­ tion deadline is Friday. Jan. 22. at the MSU Extension office. Cost is $200 per person. 'Cinderella* set for Feb. 25-27 The Rodgers and Kammerstein mu­ sical adaptation of the children’s fairy (ale Cinderella'* will be presented by the Hastings High School Music De­ partment ai Central School Audito­ rium Thursdav. Friday and Saturday. Feb. 25. 26 and 27. A special matinee performance will be offered Friday. Feb. 26. to accom­ modate the many children who want to see the production. Katie Allerding will take the title role, with Jason Bailes and Zac Wood­ ley sharing the role of the prince. Tlte king and queen will be portrayed by Josh Warren and Karen Hcrbstreith. Lindsey Karas will be the wicked stepmother and Margaret Schinner and Toni Myers will play Cinderella's two stepsisters. Naomi Nicholson will be the Fairy Godmother. . . Chosen for other featured roles are Jeremiah Johnson. Josh Alderson. Matt Schultz, Adam Furrow and Kari Gregory. A supporting cast of 32 also has been selected. Ticket’- will be available from any of the Hastings schools, cast members and a variety of Hastings businesses. City officials reject pay hikes by David T. Young Editor In an age when law making bodies rou­ tinely accept pay increases granted by com­ pensation commissions, the Hastings City Council went the other way Monday night Council members voted 8-1 to reject a raise of $220 a year, from $I.9(X) to $2,120 for each of seven members, which was recommended by Mayor Frank Camp­ bell. The mayor cast the only vote in favor of the increases. Meanwhile. Campbell himself agreed to a $200 pay cut. going from an annual salary of $8.(MX) to S7.8IX). David McIntyre was the councilman who moved to forego the increases, noting that it would increase expenditures in the city budget by $1,540 a year. With the mayor's cut. the tojal budget savings will be $1,740. Despite rejecting their own increases, they agreed, however, to giving the mayor pro tern better compensation (from $ 1.900 to $2,320 annually). The mayor pro tern fills in for the mayor to preside over meet­ ings when he or she is absent. The council also approved another oneyear contract for City Manager Howard Penrod after going into closed session to discuss a retirement issue. Mayor Pro Tern Miriam White prompted the closed session by saying she had a problem with con­ tributing to two different retirement funds for an employee. The issue was resolved by agreement to have the city manager received benefits commensurate with other appointed city of­ ficials. Penrod. who became Hastings* first city manager in October 1994. will be paid a salary of $67,200 for 1999. up 4 percent over the previous year. The council also agreed to another oneyear retainer with City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes. She w ill be paid $1 1.130 a year, a 3 percent increase over 1998 and $110 an hour lor any sen ices not included in the re­ tainer. hi t'lht f hn\inc.\y. thr i fiiiutl: • Approved the appointments ol Judy Myers as assessor: Jell Mansfield as deputy city manager, director ol public services and city cngincer/zoning administrator: Jerry Sarver, police chief and director of emergency services. Roger Caris. fire chief, lire matslul and Americans with Disabili­ ties Act coordinator: Everil Manshum. clerk, treasurer and finance director; and Joseph Rahn, economic development direc­ tor. Penrod told the council. "I am pleased with our stall. I think they do an excellent job." • Approved the appointments of nne-year appointments of David Jaspcrsc. Campbell and Mansfield and three-year appointments of Fred Koggc and Michael Hubert lo the Planning Commission. • Approved the three-year appointments of Jack Echlinaw. Brian Shumway and Steve Jacobs to the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals and agreed to advertise for someone to sene as an alternate for a three-year term. Shumway is the newest member of the ZBA. replacing William Cusack, who re­ signed. • Approved the appointments of Camp­ bel! (one year) and Jim Brown (four years) to the Downtown Development Authority­ Board and agreed to advertise for one foury ear alternate's post. • Approved the appointments of White to the Hastings Cily/Barry Counly Airport Board for two years: Campbell and Coun­ cilman Harold Hawkins for one year on the Nature Area Board: Councilman David McIntyre for one year on the Library Board: the Barry -Eaton District Health Department for one year as the city’s official health officer and Campbell for one year as legislative coordinator • Heard an upbeat "Stale of the City” ad­ dress from Campbell, who outlined several projects ahead this year, including contin­ ued work on a new district library, the Rivcrwalk. the industrial park, completion of the wastewater treatment plant expan­ sion. completion ol Barfield Drive in the Meadow Stone housing project, a new fire . truck for the BIRCH Fire Department and finish the work to assure the city is year 2<MM» compliant with its services. Despite the potential threat that things will shut down al the beginning of 2(XX). the mayor said. "I'm totally satisfied that the city will function (on Jan. I. 2000)." . Caris said a Team 2<XX) visit occurred Monday and the guests "found several dif­ ferent items that I had missed " • Named the lop three projects to be in­ cluded in the city’s separate applications lor Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) TEA 21 transportation enhance­ ment grants. The three arc (ha rail corridor and bike/pcdcstrian path construction from Michigan Avenue east to the city limits. (2) pedestrian safety improvements from Stale Road to the North Broadway intersec­ tion. and (3) pedestrian safety sidewalks on Stale Street from Industrial Park Drive to the west city limits. • Received the annual fire report for 1998 from Fire Chief Roger Caris. complete with graphs and statistics He said the city responded to 262 alarms during the year. 113 in ihe city and 149 rural. • ■ card a warning from Mansfield that t(M> many children arc burrowing into the huge mounds of snow, putting themselves in danger of being buried inside • Held a workshop w ith Plame & Moran on the 1997-98 audit. • Was reminded that there will be a spe­ cial budget workshop al 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 18. in council chambers to set goals and objectives for the next year's budget, which must be completed by the end of June this year. . GAS LINE, continued from page 1 Nashville and Hastings. Berendt said his company was notified of the break by valve regulators connected lo computers, which alert the office that the gas pressure has dropped. "We knew right away." there was a problem, said Berendt. Berendt said the break in the underground pipe created a significant leak into the air w here it quickly dissipated. "Our number one priority was to by pass the leak and gjg tfte gas on.” he said. Not only where numerous residences affected, but several businesses and government offices were also left in the cold. "It seems to be sporadic throughout the city." said assistant assessor-clerk. Karla Miller Monday. Al Richie’s Koffee Shop in downtown Hastings, however, the kitchen operated one grill short, said Richie Marsh Jr. On the west side of Hastings. A & D Instant Oil Change, along with McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Burger King were forced to close their doors just prior lo the lunch hour because their grills and fryers were left useless. "We closed al 11:30 a.m.." said McDonald’s owner Al Jan is at about noon. "All of the vats were signaling an ignition failure.” The businesses were able lo reopen by 3:30 p.m. Monday. For people still without heal, emergency shelters were opened Monday night al the Hastings Middle School and at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday night. The decision to open shelters was made after a joint agreement between the local police agencies. Barry Counly Board of Commissioners Chairman Jim Bailey, the Barry Counly Chapter of the American Red Cross and Emergency Management Director John Hislop, based on information from Consumers that it could be 12 hours before the heat was restored. "We really thought we ought lo just in case.” said Hislop. "So we did.” Though no one showed up at either shelter. Red Cross Director Judy Thoresen had shelter managers and nurses in residence al each site, along with cols and bedding. Snack food was provided to each site by Felpausch. said Thoce>en. "We didn't get any takers so I don't know if there was a problem gelling the information out there." she said. "I hope it means that everyone was warm." Because no oqe appeared, the were closed dow n by 10:30 p.m.. she said. More than 60 t*6nsumers fenergy workers spent all night Monday and into early Tuesday conducting a door-to-door "relight" program to restore heal to its customers, said Berendt. With the exception of 27 customers in the immediate area of the Ionia Road leak, ihe last pilot light was lit al about 8:3Q a.m.. he said. , "We provided electric heaters lo the 27 gas customers in that neighborhood.” said Berendt. "The people right in that area lojrf gas totally. They w ill probably be back on by Thursday and we will relight their pilots." , j ,No ipjyries or. cx^losi^n* *«re reported as a part of the pipeline failure. '*•/ Berendt said anyone smelling gas should immediately contact Consumers Energy al l-K(X)-477-H)5O. I Felpausch, J-Ad Graphics honored Hastings Rotary President Carl Schoessel (nght) presented Rc'.ary member and J-Ad Graphics co-owner Fred Jacobs with an award Monday honoring J-Ad for theX coverage and publicity given to Rotary by the Hastings Reminder and Hastings! Banner. • Town or Form USE SMOKE ALARMS Install smoke alarms on every level of your home. Test batteries monthly. When it comes to smoke alarms, a new battery goes a long way. http://www.usfa.fema.gov Honoreu Monday by the Hastings Rotary Club was Felpausch Food Center lor the assistance it has given the club, such as providing discounts on food and",, other items for Rotary events like its Pancake Supper and Summerfest hotdog sale. From left are Rotary President Carl Schoessel. Hastings Rotary member and , Felpausch employee Keith "Folger and Marshall Rotarian and Felpausch employee,'" Gary Gillett. �I The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 14. 1999 - Page 3 New animal shelter drive seeks funds, volunteer help by David T. Young Editor The Animal Shelter 2(MM) Committee is lixiking for a lot more than a few good iqen and women. Mark Englerth. one of the leaders of the volunteer. grass-roots effort to build a new Barry County animal shelter, told a First Friday audience last week that the group is off to a pretty good start, but there is much work yet lo be done. "I'm asking you to roll up your sleeves and help." said Englerth. who compared this effort to the successful volunteer "Cir­ cle of Friends" drive in 1997 for the Tangle Town children's playground and the effort he led last year for a new fire barn in Yan­ kee Springs Township. The campaign is the result of the contin­ ued deterioration of the current animal shel­ ter off Apple Street. The state already has deemed the facility inadequate and advocates say a new shelter building is long overdue. The Animal Shelter 2(XX) Committee plans to have a new facility at the north end of Industrial Drive on land donated by Richard Groos and the Viking Corp. A variance for the one-acre site has been granted by the city and fill dirt already has been put in place with Russ Hammond volunteering the bulldozing services. "Fifty percent of the site work is done." Englerth said, "but we've got some work yet to do... We've come up with a viable building that will serve the counly for decades to come and provide a healthy envi­ ronment for the animals and the employ­ ees." Englerth showed audience members sketches of what the new structure would look like and outlined what it would in­ clude inside. He said the final price tag would be Mark Englerth (right) talks with Jim Pino about plans for the new animal shelter during the First Friday forum. A sketch of what the new facility might look like is at right. about $300,000. "That sounds like an awful lol of money, but it's a very inexpensive building." En­ glerth. who is a builder by trade, said. He estimated that the cost will be about $75 a square foot. The inside of the new building would in­ clude a front reception area, a multi-pur­ pose room, office space for a secretary and clerk, an area lo keep cats, kennels for dogs, a shower, an unloading area and a mechanical room. But the most challenging task ahead is raising the money for the new shelter and the public's help is being sought. Englerth said about $5,000 already has been raised. The most recent fund-raiser in­ volved booths at the Plumb's and Fel­ pausch grocery stores in Hastings. Next month there will be an auction, and tax de­ ductible donated items can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays at 1704 South Hanover. The committee also plans to "sell" shel­ ter bricks, piece by piece, for $ I each, and for $100, a donor can adopt a tile and have names engraved on each of them. Checks can be made out to the Barry County Hu­ mane Society/Animal Shelter 2000 Com­ mittee. They can be mailed to P.O. Box 386. Hastings or dropped off at the local Humane Society office, the sheriffs de­ partment or Reynolds' Surveying. Englerth stressed that though the Hu­ mane Society is heavily involved in the campaign and the counly own-, and operates the current animal shelter, the Shelter 2000 Committee is a totally independent entity interested only in finding ways to have a new facility built in Hastings. He added that all donations to the fund can be used only for bricks and mortar for a new facil­ ity. "The funds are carefully guarded." he said. "They will go where they are sup­ posed to go." The Humane Society also has pledged $30,000 and the county has budgeted $45,000. Kenneth Miller, a retired businessman and former city councilman, asked why the counly doesn't support a new shelter with more than just $45,000 in seed money. Af­ ter all. he maintained, the county, which is charged with handling animal control, has reported a nice surplus in its budget. Englerth replied. "I appreciate where you're coming from. It's a question I’ve been asked a number of limes over ihe last 10 years and nothing has happened." Counly Commissioner Rolnrrt Wenger, who has made a S2(X) contribution person­ ally. said he has called for more county support, bui all it is willing to give is that $45,000. "This shelter is the responsibility of the county, but it (his proposal) didn't gel through the finance committee." Wenger said. One woman said. "$200,000 wasn't in ihe (county) budget for a road grader this year, but it didn't take long to write that check." Englerth noted that the county sort of inherited the animal shelter more than 35 years ago. taking on "an ugly stepchild adopted out to another family." He said that perhaps the volunteer cam­ paign needs to prove itself in order to get commissioners more involved. He also said the campaign is seeking support from each ol the 16 townships in the count) He said. "If we all pull together, the rest ol it will fall into place." Englerth said he didn't think the counly would abandon a new shelter il it uas just about done, but couldn't be finished. But there arc two other worthy cam­ paigns seeking public support at the same time — for a new district library building and for a new Commission on Aging fact! ity. But that dpesn't mean that now is not a good lime to hack an effort for a new ani­ mal shelter. Englerth said. There are good economic reasons for a new facility. "There comes a point where you're better olf paying $300 a month for a new car than paying a mechanic $600 a month to fix your old car." he said. "There is a savings lo the community in not throwing money at a dead horse." He noted that the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee now is meeting Thursday evenings at 6:30 and the Commission on Aging Building in Hastings. "We're in our infancy." Englerth said . "We still need volunteers and we need a lot of those S5. $10. $50 and $100 donations." He said some of the key people working hard for the drive include Kathy Wiggins of the Humane Society. Sheriff Steve DeBoer and Surveyor Brian Reynolds. Reynolds closed the presentation by read­ ing the shelter comitlee's mission state­ ment. which included the opinion that "A civilized society provides for its distressed domestic animals, whether lost or un­ wanted." County gives deadline to Animal Shelter 2000 Committee by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Volunteers who are working to try to raise funds to build a new Barry County an­ imal shelter have been given a deadline to complete their task. In a surprise move Tuesday, the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously that construction of the proposed shelter by the volunteers has to begin no later than Aug. I and be completed by Dec. 31. Counly Humane Society President Kathy Wiggins, who is involved in the volunteer project, said she is personally "totally flabbergasted." very disappointed and upset by the "short timetable." She said the board gave no previous warning that the volunteer group, known as the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee, would have lo raise its funds so quickly. "I can't quite comprehend this." Wiggins said Wednesday. "It creates more problems for those of us who are trying to raise the funds." She also said that the board’s actions will probably "do great harm to the effort to try lo raise the capital" because many potential contributors might have second thoughts, thinking that the group might not make the deadline. Many people have been working on the project, including site preparation at the proposed building location besides holding fund-raisers and attending planning meetings. Wiggins said. "Now that opportunity (for a new shelter) is being limited." The issue will be addressed at the Committee's regular Thursday evening meeting "to see where do we go from here?" the and others are still dedicated to the idea of a new shelter. Wiggins said, and have wanted to work with the county in any way they can. Several committee members have also said they are in a "state of shock" by the hoard's deadline. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie proposed the lime limit motion, which also states that the Animal Shelter 2(XX) Committee must provide a plan for its private fending and construction of the new facility to the county board at or before its July 13 meeting. "This plan should not include funding by the county except for the $45,000 already pledged lo the project." according to the motion approved by the board. Many of the volunteers had hoped the county would pledge more. About a year ago. the Barry County Humane Society Board offered to coordinate a capital campaign to raise funds from the private sector to build a new animal shelter in five years or less. The Animal Shelter 2000 Committee evolved from that. At the lime of the initial proposal from the Humane Society, County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said the county couldn't wail five years for a new building because of the deteriorating conditions at the current shelter. To date, volunteers have a pledge of $30,000 from the Humane Society, in addition to the $45,000 from the counly. and they have raised about $5,000 of the estimated $300,000 cost for a new building. (See separate story in this issue for details.) If the Shelter Committee docs not pre­ sent a plan lo the board by July 13 or if the plan is not acceptable lo the county board, commissioners said the board will ’’move forward with a plan of its own to improve the facility." If that happens, the county board will use its $45,000 pledge towards its own project in addition to other fund­ ing. but not the private funds raised by the Animal Shelter 2(XX) Committee. "I certainly appreciate everything they are doing. Thai's why I included in my motion that we wouldn't use their money." MacKenzie said. "That's their money for their group lo do with as they see fit for animal shelter programs of their own or even to build a private shelter facility if they want lo. It's their money." he contin­ ued. "If in good faith, we don't accept their project. I don't think we should lake their money. ’’The county deserves a timeline, they de­ serve to know. This has been an issue tor a year now." MacKenzie said. "Frankly. I'm not hoping for failure here." he said. "I’m not hoping that Animal Shelter 2000 doesn't come forward. All I want to know is if they don't, what are we going to tell the citizens of the county...." MacKenzie said. Wenger said the board should give the committee more money to support the volunteer project, but MacKenzie didn't put that in his motion. MacKenzie also invited other commissioners lo submit their own proposals if his mol ion was defeated. He said he proposed the time limit be­ cause "...any delay in the construction of that facility is detrimental to our role of providing animal control. It's the board’s responsibility and the county's responsibil­ ity under statute lo provide this animal control. So I think we need to tell people when this issue is going to be resolved. "What I'm proposing today is not to. in any way. change the agreemenr we've al­ ready made with Animal Shelter 2000." said MacKenzie. whose term on the county board began this month. He said he singled out an August date for the start of construction based on what Shelter Committee spokesman Mark En­ glerth recently told the board s Central Ser­ vices Committee. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he didn't think the volunteers could raise all Staff Writer The Hastings Charter Township Board decided Tuesday that any agreement be­ tween the township, the city of Hastings and Rutland Charier Township setting up a district library would have to contain the provision that any initial request for mil­ lage be made by each individual municipal­ ity participating in the district library. The decision came as part of a discussion undertaken by the board in preparation for the first meeting of a special committee whose task il is to draw up the district li­ brary agreement. The committee is made up of Hastings Township Supervisor Dick Thomas. Township Clerk Bonnie Cruitenden. two representatives from the Hastings City Council, and two representatives from the Rutland Township Board. The first meeting of the committee is set for Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at MainStreel Sav­ ings Bank in Hastings. Crultenden said Hastings Township wants separate millage voles because "we don't want our votes thrown in with the other voters. If Hastings Township voters reject it. we're out." Crultenden said the Township Board Tuesday also decided that the agreement should contain the provision that any mil­ lage election for library funds be conducted at the same time as a regular election, both to save money and to ensure the largest turnout possible. In other action at Tuesday's meeting, the board tentatively approved the transfer of the township's cable television franchise from Horizon Cablevision of Charlotte to Millennium Digital Media of Stamford. Conn. Millennium is in the process of purchas­ ing Horizon, thus requested the franchise transfer. The township supervisor and clerk were given authority to sign a resolution approving the transfer after the township attorney gives the go-ahead. This is the second time in a year that the The board has made previous attempts to improve the shelter. Commissioner SandyJames pointed out. She noted that in 1996 county citizens defeated a millage proposal to build a new shelter that the county supported. "I'm very much in favor of something for the animal shelter....! just remind you that the taxpayers did vote this proposal down and that this board three different times has proposed three different alterna­ tives and gracious citizens have come up with a plan also, but how long do we want this lo go on?.... James asked. Nothing to do Saturday Night? Come to... "Praise-A-Pa-Loosa'j TEEN NIGHT * cable company has changed hands. It was originally owned by Americable of Miami, and then was sold to Horizon. Crultenden said she did not think there would be any programming changes because of the change in ownership. Also Tuesday, Jim Bailey, chairman of the Barry Counly Board of Commissioners, informed board members that the township would be receiving $ 12.5(H) from the county for road repairs. The counly com­ mission is porti ming out $200,000 equally between the 16 townships in the county. The money will go to the counly road commission io be spent on road pro­ jects in each township. For more information on the commis­ sion's decision lo allocate the road lunds. sec related story. missioner Emmet Herrington said "this is the first time we've had assemblage of a business plan. This is the county's respon­ sibility and we've been ducking it for 20 years. I think the lime has come when we put up the money and get this behind us." She noted that the volunteers still have a lot of funds to raise. She said the first request from volunteers had been lo build a SIOO.(XX) shelter and now it has jumped to a $300,000 building with volunteer labor. "That is quite a building - $300,000 with volunteer labor.” she said. Volunteers have said the building is not elaborate. Regarding the county board's statement that it will pursue its own plan it the committee does not come up with funding. Wiggins said she hopes the board doesn't plan to renovate the existing shelter with a "half way fixing up job." She called the current building "a piece of junk" and said it would be “very short­ sighted on their pan" to try to renovate the structure. If they do, it would show "how the county feels toward animals." "It's a county facility..." and she said "it's just not right" to expect coOnty employces lo have to work in a building like the current shelter. Wiggins noted that the current building can’t be enlarged to accommodate the county's growth. Last year the shelter handled 300 more animals than the previous year, she said. Saturday, January 16 Hastings Township will ask for separate library millage by Mary Warner the needed funds by the deadlines MacKen­ zie mentioned. Commissioner Clare Tripp said she thought a deadline was a good idea. "I think the money is there (from the volunteers)." she said. The current shelter, located at 825 W. Apple St. in Hastings, has been in a stale of disrepair for many years. Regarding Mackenzie's motion. Com­ 7:00-9:30 pan. * First Presbyterian Church * 231 S. Broadway, Hastings 945-5463 Z) i £ Game Tables Great fellowship! . Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. s2.00 Admission Middle School to High School �I Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 14. 1999 L€TT€RS from our readers... Nextel provides useful service Dear editor: The rules of your letter to the editor state, “Letters that serve as testimonials for or as criticism of for-profit businesses will not be accepted." Did you decide to ignore that restriction in the Thursday. Jan. 7, edition with the letter titled, “Nextel is not ‘a good neighbor”*'.’ Common sense would dictate that you edit readers’ letters to conform to your own set of guidelines. You coulci have done so by leaving Ncxtcl's name out and replacing it with “wireless provider,” etc. Just a note, I am an independent sales representative for Nextel among n.iny oth­ er telecommunications providers. Nextel was Michigan^* only PCS provider prior to January. Since Nextel entered the West Michigan wireless market, we have seen prices plummet due to this new technology. There are also no long distance charges within Michigan and no roaming fees throughout the U.S. For many people, including myself, Nextel is cheaper than using my landline Amcritcch phone. I am constructing a house in Caledonia, and if it weren’t for my need for Internet access. I wouldn't require Ameritech’s services at all. I prefer the lower prices and the freedom provided by Ncxtcl’s digital wireless sys­ tem. Recent articles and letters to the editor in the Banner regarding the expansion of a digital wireless provider into the Hastings area hive left me astounded. As more and more people seek refuge from urban sprawl into rural communities such as Hastings, there is a necessity that technology follow. When telephones became commonplace in the households, the federal government levied taxes to make this technology avail­ able to those in rural communities such as ours. Ever since then, competition has made telecommunications much more than a rare “Hi" and “Bye” to Aunt Suzic at Christmas. Telecommunications is now a commodity that keeps us connected both at work and home. Telecommunications makes our lives safer and facilitates commerce in our rural community. To seek an injunction against one or two or three towers which would give thousands Ethel Groos will be missed of people in Hastings and the surrounding area an alternative to our current telecommunciations providers seems quite selfish to me. Buying 2400 minutes of calling any­ where in Michigan, a national text pager and voice mail system for less than SI00 is impossible at this moment in Hastings. It seems to me that the need to keep Hastings up-to-date in telecommunications’ tech­ nologies has already been established with our current telephone, paging, Internet access and cellular systems. Rather than creating an air of public fear over new and advancing telecommunica­ tion’s technologies, we should seek to form positive relations with these service providers. Then maybe we could avoid needless legal battles and spite among neighbors. Wiicn you look at situations like this up close, you start to realize that many of the Many pitched in during snowstorm' disputes over the placement of wireless towers are due to landowner greed. One landowner hears how much his neighbor is being paid for the lease of his land and hc/shc takes him to court where they hide their jealousy behind the veil of protecting our “visual resources.” Perhaps a more realistic approach to this situation, rather than banning all tower con­ struction in thi > area, would be to force the wireless providers to build within close vicinity of each other or for counties or townships to zone certain areas as tower permissible. Brad Gee. Hastings Editors Note. It was because Nextel was the focus of debate in a public meeting that the company 's name became a matter of public record. He do not feel we violated our policy. Ehlers’ vote reflected integrity Dear sir or madam: My wife and I had occasion to visit Washington. D.C. on business from Dec. 17 to 23. While there, we visited with Dr. Vernon Ehlers, our congressman. Dr. Ehlers provid­ ed us with gallery passes to observe the impeachment debate and the vote. We were truly awe struck to be able to observe histo­ ry in the making. I am pleased that we have a representa­ tive like Dr. Ehlers - a man of character who listened to both sides of the debate, observed the polls, then used his con­ science to identify that President Clinton had done wrong and should be impeached. The Democratic leadership correctly identified the impeachment vote as parti­ san. There were 206 Democrats who voted as a block in each vote - paying absolutely no attention to logic or reason. Not a single Democrat wavered on any one of the votes. In Texas they used to call these types of folks “Yellow Dog Democrats” - that is, people who would vote for a “Yellow Dog” so long as the dog ran under the Democrat­ ic label. The partisans in the impeachment vote were all Democrats. Thank goodness for men of integrity, such as our Congressman Ehlers, who were willing to stand up for truth and honesty. Ralph Tanner, Delton Many helped United Way drive To the editor: I am writing to the Banner to express my appreciation to the citizens of Barry Coun­ ty for their support of this year’s United Way drive. It has been an extremely rewarding expe­ rience for me this past year to be involved with this project, and all the volunteers who make it happen. Time and time again, indi­ viduals were called on to help with the cam­ paign and never hesitated to say yes to our requests. * Most important, however, were the resi­ dents of Barry County who gave through their contributions to make this year’s cam­ paign a success. Without the support of our citizens, the many programs that arc funded by the campaign would not be available to in turn help those in our community in need. The people of Barry County can take much pride in itself, and the commitment that has been made to make this a better community lo live. . < Ronald L. Neil, Campaign Cnair Barry County United Way To the editor: On Jan. 2, our community lost an out­ standing contributor and leader, Ethel Groos. in addition to being a wonderful wife and mother of five outstanding children, she found time to share her many talents with our community. Her fingerprints were on many projects. The list is numerous, includ­ ing the Barry Community Foundation; Kel­ logg Community College-Hastings Center, the Hastings Public Library; the Thomapplc Arts Council; and the Hastings Area Schools; along with many others. Her passing made me reflect on the thoughts of John Donne, the great English poet, who wrote the following in 1624: “No man is an Island, entire of it self; every man is a piece of the Continent, a piece of the main; if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, ai well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friends or of thine own were; any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee.” Our community is diminished by her passing. John R. Fchsenfcld, Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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To the editor: We appreciate the many concerned par­ ents and students who helped clear school sidewalks and entrances when they became aware that school personnel and equipment just couldn't keep up with the heavy snow­ fall of the past several days. We also appreciate the crews from the City of Hastings who helped us by remov­ ing quantities of snow from our property and took extra care to try to avoid plowing snow from the streets onto school side­ walks b Safely patrol members, crossing guards, parent volunteers, paraprofessionals. teach­ ers and administrators deserve recognition lor watching out for the younger students, helping them to maneuver safely through the snow. Road crews’ work appreciated Dear editor: A note of praise to the Barry County workers who did such a great job of keep­ ing our roads clear. Through these blizzardly days, they were out bucking snow drifts, through whitcouts and public criticism. They worked from daylight until dark in the frigid weather. When we sec their strobe lights going on the drifted roads, we know they are doing a great job. Glenn and Bea Miller, Hastings Correction: Due lo a typographical error in Iasi week's Banner, an incorrect wedding date was published for Richard T. and Ethel Groos. They were married Jan. 9. 1954. Finally, our own maintenance and custo­ dial crews worked 12- to 16-hour shifts for four days to get the school parking lots and sidewalks cleared. They did a heroic job! Despite everyone's cooperation and best efforts, not all areas were completely cleared and we arc sorry about the problems and inconveniences that caused. But man) students and adults helped us to make thi best of a difficult situation, which we ap» preciale greatly. We don't know all these people's names} we just know they saw a problem at their schools and responded by helping, so ihii is the best way to let them know hov| grateful we are. Carl Schoessel. Supu Hastings Area Schootx Quality i Printing ...depends on; experience &1 equipment. Let Us QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! • J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Bill Love, 5 Steve Steward or ’ Jennifer Jacobs ‘ Ask For: Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. I Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. ■ 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick '• Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs. * Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of-1 Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, i district representative, 42 W. 10th St. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring, Cartton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of 1 Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth ’ House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, 1 fax (202) 225-5144. Disttkt office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. 0 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria ' townships and rAost of Baltimore Township), the United States House of ! Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) '' 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543- ■ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. c President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for "f Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. . phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (oil of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry ) County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Id victims HastingsBaNNER Drvoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Dnnston of J-Ad Graphics inc 1W52N Breadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Prestded Joyce Ryan Treasurer ' Frederic Jacobs VcePresident Stephen Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Vbung (Eoior} Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Eatcr) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Treat Brummette, Sunfield: Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8amto5 30pm Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Saturday 830am ■ Noon Cindy O’Neill Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Bo. B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 4905& 1 don't think that’s right because if somebody fells in. people might mx call for help. They might try to save them themselves." "They should. If they'e dumb enough, they should have to pay." T think they should pay for ft because ft's stupid to go out on the ice if it’s potted noc to." Nick Cuedry, Yankee Springs: Sandy W« Hastings: "I’m not really m favor of this because it depends on the situation. Sometimes accidents are unavoidable." 'll just depends if they actually saw the warning signs cr not. If they saw them and then suit deliberately went in. they should pay 'he price." ‘ endanperut ° '2? dangenai^ re5yl . �ROADS, continued from page 1 these surplus funds, with ihe counly resi­ dents who are responsible for paying ihe taxes around here so that every one of them will hopefully benefit from that... There's a direct relationship between every citizen and the roads and in one way or another they arc using them. The Road Commis­ sion happened lo be the conduit. I didn't necessarily want to improve the Road Commission's financial budget. I wanted to benefit the citizens.*’ ■ Wenger said dividing the S200.000 among the county's townships would amount to about SI2.CXX) for each town­ ship and "that is not going to do squat for roads...When you take a piece of money and split it up to these amounts, some­ times it does not do what you intended it to do because you’ve divided it up into such small amounts. Then you can't do any­ thing." Bailey said he agreed that the appropria­ tion will not solve all the road problems, but ' H does help the situation.” Wenger also asked if citizens wouldn't also benefit if the city hall building debt was paid off with that same money. "It would lo an extent." MacKenzie said. "My feeling is that the roads is a more tan­ FINANCIAL FOCUS fumsM by.Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. [A positive view of i market conditions If you’re curious about the stock market and the long-term trend of the American economy, you may find some answers in a lew book. Independently Wealthy: How to Build Financial Security tn the New Eco­ nomic Era by Dr. Robert Goodman, manag­ ing director and senior economic adviser at Putnam Investments. Goodman s message is simple: “Sweep­ ing economic and government policy changes now in the making will affect vir­ tually every American.” In a recent Putnam commentary on market and economic prospects. Goodman reconfirmed his belief that the U.S. economy is on the threshold of a golden age. His reasons arc based on sound economic study. . The inflation rate remains at levels not experienced since the 1950s. According to Goodman, interest rates, combined with in­ creased productivity, are creating “an eco­ nomic environment as conducive to equity investing as anything else wc have experiixnccd in more than four decades." The U.S. stock market is in a period of transition. Yet important signs of strength remain: Economic expansion has averaged 3 percent annual growth tn real terms over the past eight years, and the dollar is re­ garded as a better investment than gold worldwide. Taking these factors into ac­ count. Goodman believes the market will remain strong as long as there arc incen­ tives to save, invest and produce. The stock market is willing to accept these new benchmarks. According to Goodman, in the next four to five years fair value will be represented by lower average dividend yields and significantly higher pricc-to-camings multiples. Historically, as stock dividends decline, investors turn to higher yielding bonds. However. Goodman suggests that interest rates will remain low. offering little incen­ tive for income investors to switch to bonds. Why is this so? The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 fueled the potential for a balanced U.S. budget and created the conditions for a large budget surplus. Congress is eyeing this surplus now. debating over whether to kpend it. give it back through tax reductions [or pay down outstanding debt. Goodman is betting Congress will vote to pay down out- standing debt. If this occurs, he believes that long-term Treasury bond yields could trend down to 5 percent. In light of Goodmans economic opti­ mism. you may wonder what he thinks about stock market corrections. Goodman feels a correction during a market trend that remains strong and positive will be just that - a correction. The stock market is a mirror of the economy, and. as Goodman states. “Economic conditions do not get better” than wc arc experiencing today. Positive economic signs mean the stock market is still a good investment, and Goodman's book is good reading. Whether or not you agree with his assertions, the economic issues he explores are worth con­ sidering. gible benefit. something they'll see and something they will feel the benefit of di­ rectly and immediately...** Paying off the city hall building debt wouid not lower the tax rate, but ulti­ mately improw the county's financial p»»silion. which would eventually yield more surplus in next year's budget, he said. ''That's not a bad problem to haw. but I'd like to benefit citizens directly and im­ mediately if we can." "I'm very much opposed to pulling that kind of money into the Road Commis­ sion." Wenger responded. Commissioner Emmet Herrington, while noting that he has "a great respect for the Road Commission." said he would like more lime to study counly projects before making a decision. He said the board should look "holistically al the needs of the counly" and that this week's situation points out a repealed need for a "master plan to do business with." Bailey said the board may have such a plan this year. Wenger also urged the Finance Commit­ tee to give the matter further study. County Administrator Michael Brown pushed for a decision Tuesday, say ing lhai the 1998 fund balance of approximately $350,000 would be rolled over into the 1999 budget in a matter of days. "...If all we are doing is keeping it from getting into the fund balance...what's the big deal?" Wenger asked. "If il goes in and adds that much to the fund balance, wc can go in and take that out of fund balance any dumb time we want and still not have a deficit budget." "No." Brown said. "To spend out of fund balance, you have to actually spend more than you get. You have to adopt a budget... It's a paperwork issue. At some point you have to adopt a budget lhat says you are going to spend more than what you re­ ceived in revenue...." he said, noting that the board has never wanted lo operate with a deficit budget. "So what." Wenger said again. "Then we have a fund balance besides lhat..." The Hastings BANNER Call us at... 945-9554 GET RESULTS! LEGAL NOTICE Historic MORTGAGE SALE Notice is hereby given that Default has oc­ curred in a Mortgage given by Julia A Holmes to [the United States or America, acting through the 'Farmers Home Administration United States De­ partment of Agriculture The Mortgage is dated [August 13.1993 and was recorded on August 16, 11993 in Liber 580 on pages 492 to 495 of the Barry County Records No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt | which is now Seventy Three Thousand two Hun­ dred Seventy and 99/100 ($73,270 99) Dollars . The Mortgage will be foreclosed by selling the ' property described below at a public auction to ; the highest bidder The sale will be held on Feb• ruary 4 1999 at 1 00 p m . local time, at the Barry I County Court House which is located at 220 W ‘ State Street. Hastings. Michigan which is the lo; cation of the Barry County Circuit Court The | property will be sold to pay the amount then due i on the Mortgage including interest at the rate of !7.25% per year, legal costs, attorney fees and ! any taxes or insurance which may be paid by the I mortgagee before the sale • ’ The property to be sold is located in Rutland 'Township Barry County Michigan and is more i Specifically described in the Mortgage as ! Lot 63 and the East 1/2 of Lot 62 of the pfat of ! SMITHS LAKEVIEW ESTATES NO 1. ac­ ; cording to the recorded plat thereof, as [ recorded in Liber 5 at Page 2 of the Barry •' County Records ; The redemption period will expire six (6) {months from the date of the sale unless the prop[erty is deemed to be abandon pursuant to MCL {§600 3241a in which case the redemption period [will expire thirty (30) days from the date of the sae {Dated December 24 1998 VNITED STATES OF AMERICA ^ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION OF THE United states department of agricul­ ture PREPARED BY JOHN R TUCKER (P37348) WINEGARDEN SHEDD HALEY • LINDHOLM 4 ROBERTSON PLC Village, Museum & 'Recreation Area NOTICE pay nil a debt of nearly $3 million with the Municipal Employees' Retirement System ol Michigan (MERS). which administers retirement plans lor Barn and other units of government. Bailey said last year the county had the funds available lo retire that debt in the general fund, umbrella (delinquent) tax fund and fringe benefit fund. The counly acquired that debt a few years ago when MERS changed its formula for retirement plans, which adversely affected all counties financially. Bailey has said. "We would still be in a position lo catch that up even unh this appropriation to the Road Commission...." MacKenzie told James. Reducing taxes was one of the options the Finance Committee discussed, but Bai­ ley said the millage debt on the courthouse renovation is expiring and citizens wouldn't realize a benefit from using the money for the city hall building. Other options lhe Finance Committee discussed were vehicles for lhe Sheriff's Department and equipment for the register of deeds' office. While commissioners were in a giving mood this week. Commissioner Sandy James asked the board to approve funds for computer updating for the County Com­ mission on Aging. County Substance Abuse Services and Charlton Park. The board agreed and each will receive up to $5,000. She said none of those departments had enough funds in their regular budgets for updating their old computers. 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"You can spend SI.26I million (the total projected fund balance for 1999) if you want to spend ev­ ery penny you can. "That's a board decision fo take money out of the fund balance to do so. Right’ Wenger asked. "Yes. I'm not disagreeing with you." Brawn said. So what's lhe big deal?" Wenger asked for the third lime. "I guess just the method in which it's done." Brown said. "To dale, what it re­ quires.is saying, during I999. I have lo know revenues... and expenses... You have been unwilling to ever put those expenses more than revenues. To utilize the fund balance you actually have lo show a budget that spends more in '99 than your revenues come in. therefore drawing from that base... It's really a paper issue...." Brown said. Several commissioners, including Wenger. Clare Tripp and Sandy James, asked what options the Finance Committee had explored before recommending the S2(XJ.000 for ihe Road Commission. Werger wondered why the funds couldn't be used toward a new Commission on Ag­ ing building. Bailey said the Commission on Aging project was estimated at $5 million and the county didn't have tiiat much surplus. "$200,000 is a lot of money but throwing it to a $5 million project is not a lot." he said. • James noted that the board also needs to Firefighters battle fire during heavy snowfall Soot build-up in a chimney Friday was the cause of a lire that sent Johnstown Township firefighters to the home of Gerald and Ada Crawley at 14031 M-37 at about 2 p.m. Firemen, assisted by the • Bedford Fire Department, were able to snuff the flames with a special chemical poured into the chimney to snuff the flames. The couple was apparently using a woodstove, which vented into the chimney, to heat their horr«e. said Fire Chief Jack Wykoff (pictured). Also pictured are Dave Coy and Nick Fletcher (on ladder.) No one was hurt and minor damage v/as caused to the home. KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Writing Center Clerk. Fall and spring semesters; 15­ 25 hours p/week; day and evening hours (one or two evenings a week); work schedule varies by semes­ ter; opportunity to work summers. Duties: Prepare/maintain instructional materials, serve as receptionist, correct objective exams, monitor stu­ dent progress, ability to operate a personal comput­ er for word processing and data storage/retrieval purposes. Required Post-secondary prep in secre­ tarial studies, word processing skills, excellent grammar and spelling, ability to work in a classroom team setting, good interpersonal communication skills, ability to work with diverse population. Hourly salary $10.23 Letter of application and resume must be received by 4 p.m. EST on 01-22;99 at... Administrative Services Job #734n, Kellogg Community College, CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Mayor Franklin L. Campbell will be appointments to fill one representative position available on the Downtown Development Authority Board and one alternate representative position available on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applications are available at the City Clerk's Office. Any persons residing within the City of Hastings who would like to be considered for either of these appointments should sub­ mit a resume and/or application to the City Clerk's office at 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by calling 616 945-2468. The final date for making applica­ tion is February 1, 1999. 450 North Avenue. Battle Creek . Ml 49017-3397 AA/EOE Convenience Is... A Pharmacy That's Open More Hours Than Any Other! Convenient Drive-thru Open 7 Days Walk-in Open 6 Days Most Insurances Accepted Home Medical Equipment Senior Citizen Discount 501 Citizens Bank Building Amt M! 48502-1983 (8.10) 767-3600 4t9! (1/21) Everil G. Manshum City Clerk 1009 West Green St. (616) 948-3136 © ’ennock Healthcare Services �Page 6- The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 14. 1999 Police probing restaurant break-ins by Kentucky Fried Chicken in Hastings fell victim to burglars who forced their way in through the rear door and broke the safe before making off with an undisclosed amount of cash. .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... . PLEA.UNTY JEW F UMILY CHI RTH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Patlor. Sieve Olmste- . (616) 758*3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m . Bible Study &. Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . X mt South. Pas­ tor Brcni Branham. Pastor Robert Norto'i Phone 623-5543 Sunday Schocl at .000 am. Worship 11 00 a.m. Evening Service at 6 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p m ST. ANDREWS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Buildtngi 9 a.m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays I92X prayer book used at all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T Hustwick. vicar at 948‘>604 Si Andrew Y is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod H ASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m; classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45am Nursery pros ided Sun­ day Evening Service. 600 pm Wednesday acUsitic* 7 00 p m arc Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or First grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bihlc Study - No age limits ST. ROSE CATHOLIC C'HURON 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer, Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses X (X) a m and 11 00 am. Confession Saturday 4 00 - 4 30 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9 45 am Sunday School Hour; 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6.00 pm evening Service; Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sund-y Service Times are 8 30 a m . 9 55 a m and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and snare time 9 30 a m . Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6.30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6.30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubIcy. Pastnr Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 am to 12 nmm Sunday Morning 9 30 am. Sunday School. 10 45 am Moininu Worship Wednesday 6.45 p in War riots (grades K-5th). Y'outh Fellowship 6:45 p m to 8 30 p.m (grades 6-12th) Thursday 7:00 p.m Prayer Meeting (Child care provided i. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLOAN WELCOME CORNERS CATHOLIC CHURCH < SITED METHODIST CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 3185 N Broadway-. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Jerry McGovern. Of­ 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield ficiant. Sunday afternoon Mass Phone 367-4061 or Darlene 3 00 p.m - 1928 Book of Common Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ Prayer. For questions call 94X­ vices Sunday. 9 00 a m . Rev Ken 9437 Vaught. 11:00 a.m. Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 m for all ages 4-H. Mon­ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH days 6 30 to X 00 p.m . BIBLE 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin STUDY Sunday. 5:00 pm. Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday ^Shorkey. Senior Pastor. John each month R :00 a m . freewill of­ Dunkin III. Youth Pastor. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music Morn­ fering We welcome you lo our ing Worship 9 30 and 11 00 a m.. church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of Sunday School 9.30 and 11 00 a m. people w ho care for children and adults Family Hour 6 00 pm Sunday evening GRACE BRETHREN Monday First Monday of the BIBLE CHI'RCH Month Mom's Time Out Wednes­ (Formerly the Hustings Grace day Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, Brethren Church). 600 Powell and Awana at 6 30 p m Bible Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Study and Prayer 6 30 p m Thurs­ Saner. Pastor I inentus. 945-9224 day Faithful Men. Faithful Sunday Services 9 45 a m - Bible Women. Bible Study. Women's Classes • for all ages. 10 40 a.m Bible Study Call church office fur Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30 more information 948-8004 p in Prayer and Bible Study • Shar­ ing Your Faith. 5:30 pm Youth meeting with "Youth With a Mes­ sage". 945-9224. 6 30 p m - Bible Study for all EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHI RCH "Member Church of the IMJHWr Anglican Communion" 315 W Center Street (corner of S Broadway and W Center) Church Office (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Sen ices - X a.m. and 10 a.m Christian Education 10 am. Nursery Available a: I (to m Youth Theater Play and INjtluck-RESCHEDULED for Sun­ day. Jan 17 - 4 p m QI IMRY 1 NITED METHODIST CHI RCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a in . Worship Ham. Pl) Bov 63. Hastings. Ml 49051 ST. CY RIL’S ( YTHOLIC CHI RCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sun­ day Morning Worship II am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p m. Thursday Bible Study ''pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY' CHI'RCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training YXOODGROYF BRETHREN CHRISTIAN' PARISH 488? Coats Grove Rd Pa*tor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 ’() a m. Church Service 10 30 a m. Wednesday 6 <M) p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High This inlonnation tin worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the chun'hes A these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPOR ATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N> Broadway Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prcscnptionv" I IS S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MAM EACH RING COVIPAN1 Hasting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODI CTS. INC. 770 Cook Rti Hastings. Michigan COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH 9275 S Bcdf..d Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Sunday morning wor­ ship 10:30 a m Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day night service with live band 7 30 p m For more information call the church office CHI’RCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 8799 Gull Road. Richland. Ml 490X3 Phone 616-629-9243. 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-ln\piration Minister: Rev Mana Barccwski. Co-Minister Rev Gcrre Parker Time 10 15 am Healing Service, 1100 a m Celebration BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m.. Worship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p m Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman, Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pa*tor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 a m Sunday School; 10 45 a.m Morning Worship, 5:30 p m. Kid's quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6 30 p nt. KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945­ 9414 Sunday. Jan 17 8 45 a.m. Sunday School (all ages); 10:00 Worship, annual Meet after. Thursday. Jan 14-7:00 p.m Adult Catcch . 7 00 p m Teen A/NA. Saturday. Jan. It. - 9:30 a.m. C*lech 3. 1.00 p.m Flying Doves; 8.00 NA Tuesday. Jan 19 7 00 p m Shepherd Comm.. 7:30 OA. Wednesday. Jan 20 - 10 00 am Wordwatchers HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS 9 30 a m Sunday School 10.30 a m Coffee Fellowship 11:00 a m Worship • Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age 4, and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade Tuesday. Jan 19 - 6 30 pm, UM Men Dinner Program. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Saturday. Jan 16 7 00-9 30 Youth Mixer • Lcason Sharpe Hall Sunday. Jan 17- 9.30 a m Traditional Worship Service. 9 50 a m Children's Church for pre-schoolers through 2nd graders - Church Library . 10.20 am Cof­ fee Hour • In the Dining Room; 10 30 am Sunday School for all ages. 11 20 a m Contemporary Worship Service. 11 40 a m Chil­ dren* Church for pre-schoolers through 2nd graders - Church Li­ brary The 9 30 Sen ice is broad­ cast over WBCH ■ AM 1220 Nurs­ ery is provided during both Ser­ vices 4 (X) pm Mexico Mi*»kmi meeting - Dining Room No Youth fellowship activities this evening Monday. Jan ! 8 7 30 p m Tru*tee* meeting Tuesday. Jan 19 6 15 am Men* Bible Study at the YMCA Office. 7 00 p m Mary Circle Church Lounge Wednes­ day. Jan 20 6 00 p m Church Night supper. " (Mi pm Children's Time. " (M) p m "Revisioning Ourselvc* within the Body of Christ". “ ix< p m Chancel Choir Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Police believe at least (wo individuals are responsible for breaking into lhe Ponderosa Steak House and Kentucky Fried Chicken, making off an with undisclosed amount of cash from the safes sometime between Thursday night and Friday morning, accord­ ing to Hastings City Police Del. Tom Pennock. "Evidence at the scenes link the two to­ gether." said Pennock. The same culprits may also responsible for three recent burglaries in Charlotte at Little Caesar's Pizza. Kentucky Fried Chicken and a pet store. Pennock said. The burglars forced open the back doors to both Hastings restaurants and caused ex­ tensive damage to the safes before making off with the cash. Leedy said lhe break-ins apparently oc­ curred between 9:30 p.m. Jan. 7 and 8 a.m. Jan. 8 while the restaurants were closed. "They caused over $ l(X) damage to the buildings and the safes,” said Leedy. No other information was available and the incidents remain under investigation. | NASHVILLE - Clifton R. Baxter, age 86, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, January 7, 1999 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. He was bom June 21, 1912 in Nashville, the son of Alfred and Ethel (Swift) Baxter. He graduated from Nashville High School and was married to Ruth (Harrington) Baxter who passed away in 1939. He married Arioa Swift in 1940 and she passed away in 1983. He married Mary Huckendublcr in 1984. Mr. Baxter was a fanner, a bus driver and Transportation Supervisor for Maple Valley Schools, and after retiring he worked at the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. He enjoyed working. Mr. Baxter was also preceded in death by his brother. Hiram Baxter and sister, Luella Leonard. Mr. Baxter is survived by his wife, Mary; children. David (Nancy) Baxter of Madison, New. Jersey, Connie (Clancy) Jones of Kalamazoo, Steve Baxter of Baltimore, Maryland, and Rodney Baxter of Lansing; grandsons, Sean and Matt Jones: four step-children and several step grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Baxter were held Monday, January 11, 1999 at the Maple Valley Funeral Home, Nashville. Reverend James Hynes officiated. Burial took place in Hillside Cemetery, Kalamo. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Foundation. - Richard J. Leavell, of Woodland Township, WOODLAND Sr., age 6*3, passed away on January 10, 1999 at Spectrum Health East, Grand Rapids. He was bom February 9, 1936 in Middleville, the son of Roland and Lillian Leavel I. He married Velma McClelland on August 26. 1955 in Fort Hood, Texas. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. Mr. Leavell was preceded in death by his stepmother, Lillian; granddaughter. Megan Leavell; brother, Vincent Leavell; and sister, Jeannie Leavell. Mr. Leavell is survived by his wife, Velma; children, Richard Leavell, Jr., of Woodland, Tina (Kcven) Schray of Mulliken, Timothy Leavell of Woodland, and Terry (Barbara) Leavell of Lake Odessa; five grandchildren; step-brother, Dennis (Judy) Campbell of Oregon; and many nieces and nephews. At the wishes of the family, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Memorial envelopes are available at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. ...in need of QUALITY PRINTING? Let us give you a quote. J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 616-945-9554 Gordon Lyle Mann Gordon Lyle Mann, age 56, of Hickory Comers, passed away Wednesday, January 6. 1999 at home. Mr. Mann was bom September 18, 1942 in Hickory Comers, the son of Raymond & Mildred (Fisher) Mann. He attended Gull Lake Community Schools. He was employed for several years with Wing Spread, Incorporated and for the past 33 years with Rock 10 (formerly Waldorf Paper Company) of Battle Creek. Mr. Mann married Edith Hancock in October of 1961. He loved farming, hunting, fishing, trail riding and cutting wood. Mr. Mann was preceded in death by his parents and son, Michael. Mr. Mann is survived by his wife, Edith; daughters, Theresa & Paul Vandenberg of Hickory Comers, Lome & Mike Brauer of Hickory Comers; sons. Lonnie Mann of Hickory Comers and Eric Mann at home; special son, Jeff Youmans stationed with the United Stales Army at Ft. Drum, New York; ten grandchildren; sister, Margaret Oms of Battle Creek and brothers, Russell & Leon Mann of Augusta and Raymond of Hickory Comers & Kenny Mann of Battle Creek. Funeral Services for Mr. Mann were held Saturday, January 9, 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Burial took place in E. Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. HICKORY I___ CORNERS IRON Sue Hinman____ age 67, of Kingsford, passed away suddenly Sunday. December 20. 1998 ft' her home. Mrs. Hinman was bom September 24?1 1931 in Newberry. Helen Suzanne Hinman was a 1949' graduate of Newberry High School and ‘ attended St. Scholastica College. _ She married Charles “Chuck" Hinman on July 19, 1952, in Newberry. Mrs. Hinman was a member of St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kingsford and was a devout Catholic. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed being a homemaker. She will be sadly missed by all who c knew her. W2 She was preceded in death by hd** parents, William Grondin in 1936 Pauline and Russell Pcllitier. She leaves her husband, Charles-“Chuck” Hinman Jr.; two sons, Chuct (Cindy) Hinman HI of Gladwin, lowt^n, Michigan, and Christopher (Jodi) Hinman m of Berkley, lower Michigan, a daughter, Lorraine (Sam) Concry of Kingsford and five grandchildren, Robb Laurila, Christy^ and Jamie Hinman and Collin and Jorjt Hinman. ? -ad Services were held Tuesday at St. Mary,^ Queen of Peace Catholic Church ii^, Kingsford. Father Paul Nomcllini, Pastor^ offered the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial was in Forest Home Cemetery in."’ Newberry. Arrangements were made by then. Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral HomePC in Iron Mountain. 310t noe Ellen Mae Jarrard - Ellen Mae Jarrard. age 95. of Hastings, passed away Thursday, January 7, 1999 at Tenoercare of Hastings. Mrs. JarranJ was bom on June 9, 1903 in a log house in Baltimore Township, Barry County, the daughter of Will & Mabel (DuBois) Tobias, being one of ten children. She was raised in Baltimore Township and attended the Weeks country school. She married Clayton L. Jarrard on March 22, 1923 and he passed away May 19, 1978. Following her marriage, she and her husband began farming his granfaiher’s farm and living in his log home. In March 1925 they moved to the Charles S Bristol farm at Bristol Comers where they continued to farm. In March 1930 they purchased a farm west and north of Dowling from Sterling Weeks and farmed there until April 1955 when they moved into Hastings. In February 1978 both Clayton and Ellen entered into nursing home care. Mrs. Jarrard enjoyed her houseplants, making rag rugs and reading Christian literature. She was also preceded in death by her parents; great granddaughter, Jana Ranac Coffman in 1980; grandson, Gordon Oaks in 1989, sister, Nina Marshall; brothers, Merton, Wilbur, Mason, Arthur and Gaylord Tobias. Mrs. Jarrard is survived by her two daughters, Twyla Oaks of Hastings and Marieta (Reverend Paul) Deal of Comstock Park; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; three sisters, Addie Carpenter of Battle Creek, Thelma Schlyer of Bellevue, and Alice Dodge of Nashville; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Jarrard were held Monday. January 11, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Daniel E. Smith officiated. Burial took place in the Dowling Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Gideon Bibles. HASTINGS J MOUNTAIN - Sue Hinman,^ | Warren Schiefta f CALEDONIA - Warren Schiefta. agu t 76, of Caledonia, went to be with hiS"& Lord, Sunday, January 3, 1999. Mr. Warren Schicfla was bom February17, 1922 in Grand Rapids, the son ofsy Anson and Myrtle (Vrceland) Schiefla. 203 He was raised in Caledonia and attended’ j Caledonia High School, graduating in?t> 1941. He was married to Lois Reed on October 14, 1950 al Leighton United MethodiSt’ Church and spent 47 years with her raising' two sons and living and farming the land where he was bom and raised. Warren alsri worked for twenty years al Caledonia Farmers Elevator. He was a member of Leighton United Methodist Church where he served faithfully on many different groups and committees. Warren loved to travel and did lots of il after he retired, bus trips were his favorite. He loved his family and also loved being, with his three grandchildren and being, involved with all their activities. One of his favorite things lo do was go to Whitecaps games with his sons and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wifo^t Lois Schiefta. •’Ob Warren is survived by his two sons/'^ Mark Schiefta of Caledonia, and Dale (Lee)’-*, Schiefta of Allo; three grandchildren, Bethany, Jacob, and Joseph; one sisterpo Wanda (William) Leith of Grosse Pointe^ Michigan; several nieces and nephews. , Funeral and Committal Services fo^J Warren were held Wednesday. January 6;fC 1999 at the Leighton United Methodi^ , Church. Reverend Ray Townseril^ offici.ied. Inlc rment look place in Lakesidr'1*' Cemetery, Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made ttfS the Leighton United Methodist Churches Building Fund. oq Arrangements were made by Beeler 'Funeral Home, Middleville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 14 1999 - Page 7 Lake Odessa NEWS Bassetts to mark 70th anniversary Clare and Louise Bassett of Buehler F oad will celebrate their 70th anniversary o i Jan. 19th. The Bassetts were married on JtD 19. 1929 at his cousins home near Clarksville Clare worked at the E.W. Bliss Company for 42 years before retirement. I An open house is being planned for later this year. ’ Jhc couples children arc Dons Gcib, Alii^! Strouse. Jerry and Mary Poll and daughtcr-m-law Dorothy Bassett. A son Adclbcrt Bassett passed away in 1987. 'The couple, have II grandchildren. 21 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Hauses to observe 50th anniversary Clarence and Alice Hausc of Hastings will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver­ sary Sunday, Jar. 17, 1999. They were mar­ ried in Richmond Church of God, Portland. Oregon. Jan. 16, 1949. Their children arc Carolyn (Ron) John­ son of Lebanon, Oregon and Bonnie (Dave) Koons of Hastings. They have six grand­ children. An open house will be held Sunday, Jan. 17th from 2-4 p.m at their home, 5301 Cedar Creek Rd. No gifts please. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a ttertain Mortgage made by RODRICK R SWINEHART and DONNA M SWINEHART, hus­ band and wife whose address is 4750 Cordes Road. Dettoq. Michigan 49046 to THE UNITED S1WTES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farm­ ers Home Admmistrat on (now known as Rural Development) United States Department of AgricuOure. with an office being located at 3469 E Grand fjtiver Avenue Howell Michigan 48843 th^ Mortgagee, dated July 24. 1990 and recorded m ilhe office ol the Register of Deeds for the County of Bai iy and State of Michigan on July 25. 19g0 m Liber 502 of Barry County Records on Pages 941 through 945 inclusive, and by reason of such default the Mortgage due and payable forthwith on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this r.otice. tor principal and interest, the sum of SIXT Y-NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE AND 37H00 ($69 183 37) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now re­ maining secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof whereby the fx>wer of sale contained m said Mortgage has become operative Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mort gage and in pursuance of the statute m such case made and provided, lhe said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein de­ scribed or so much thereof as may be necessary, atRuWic auction to the highest bidder, at the east entrance lo the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse at 220 W State Street in the CMy Of Hastings and County of Barry. Michigan that being the p<ace of holding the Circuit Court in ang lor said County, on Thursday Feb 11. 1999 at 1 00 o'clock, local time, m the afternoon of said day. and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mort­ gage together with 9 25 percent interest legal costs attorneys lees and also any taxes and in­ surance that said Mortgage does pay on or prior to the date of said sate which said premises are described in satd Mortgage as follows, to-vrl Delaphianos celebrate 50th anniversary Robert C. and Patricia (Brandt) Dclaphiano of Gun Lake, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 8. 1999. They were married Jan. 8. 1949 at Angola. Ind. Their children arc: Sherry (Dclaphiano) Charkowski. of Delton. Vicki (Dclaphiano) Ritchie and James L. Dclaphiano. of Or­ angeville. Joe B. Dclaphiano (deceased 1970 Vietnam). They have six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. An open house is being planned in the spring. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets tonight (Thursday) Jan. 14 at Lake Manor with a program based on century old tax assessments of Odessa Township. The West Odessa Wesleyan Church is hosting a chili meal Saturday. Jan. 16. from noon to 4 p.m. Available at a similar pnee arc sleigh ndcs uphill and down dale on a 40-acre field near the church Five teams of draft horses will be doing the pulling, n is a pleasant ride, judging by last years experi­ ence. Funds generated go toward a building project An alternate date of Jan. 23 has been set in case of subzero temperatures or waist deep snow The precautions ,'nr the welfare of the horses, not the passengers! In a previous report, the gift of $50,000 from the Cargill Inc. - Sunny Fresh Foods to the McDonald House was reported. A Lansing newspaper indicated lhat the pre­ sentation uas made Thursday of last week at the Lake Odessa plant. The corporate program matched funds raised by the employees. The two-story Ronald McDon­ ald House is being built in Lansing at the comer of Michigan Avenue and Homes Street which is near Sparrow Hospital. The seven-bedroom house will provide a home away from home for family members of critically ill children. The first such house was built in 1974. There arc now 85 such houses around the nation. Epiphany Breakfast, sponsored by Lans­ ing District United Methodist Women, was held on Wednesday. Jan. 6 at Trinity UMC at Delta Center. Five ladies from Central Church of Lake Odessa and three from Woodland attended. Several cars were seen in the snowbanks and ditches on the way and more were noted on the return trip. That was the first day of classes for Lake­ wood students, after the cancellation due to heavy snow and impassable roads.On Wednesday, classes were dismissed at 1:30 so the buses could make the return trip. Wednesday was the first day for middle school students to get inside the new build­ ing. They had a schedule with 20-minute classes to acquaint them with the new class­ rooms. They were slated to have only a half day in the building, with bus trips home at lunch time. Instead, they were held until the 1:30 dismissal for all students because cf the bus schedules. For some students it was a long time between their breakfasts in ear­ ly morning and their late lunch. This affect­ ed only those in grades six. seven and eight. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met last Saturday with 19 present This was a first time for them to use the new parking lot, which was scraped for the occasion. It was great to have solid surface beneath the wheels. Election of officers for the third year of the society was one feature of the meeting. Pam Swiler was re-elected for her third term. Lori Fox returns as secretary. She is from Portland. Ford Wright of Lyons was elected to a two-year term as trustee, replacing Richard Heaven of Clarksville whose term had expired. Heaven chose not lo continue. Lois Curtiss and Bonnie Jack­ son of Saranac served refreshments. There­ sa Sweet of Sheridan will write reviews of books in the library for inclusion in future newsletters. Lcora Slusscr of Greenville will review newsletters of other societies. James Moses of Lyons will write overview’s of monthly meetings Larry and Marilyn Cohoon of Clarksville w ill serve on the by­ laws committees to review and revise the by -laws. The scheduled speaker was unable to attend. Those attending enjoyed working on a registry project for Ionia County­ deaths in 1889. transcribing from journals onto individual sheets. In those days little care was given to genealogical information about parentage of the deceased. Many were listed as “unknown." The ages were often rounded to the closest year with no attempt at figuring how many months and days past a certain age the deceased had been. Other attendees made use of the resources available. There were three attending for the first time. Visitors came from Greenville, Lansing and Woodland At the February meeting. Mike Hook of Hastings will bnng a Lincoln program. Feeders filled with sunflower seeds attract many birds. With the ground totally snowcovcrcd. birds have no access to any other food. An owl appeared in an ever­ green tree where he seemed to watch the other birds at the feeders. He made the short hop to a birch tree and sampled three different branches, all the while within sight of the feeders. He had white feathers on his underside and typical owl markings on his tail feathers. Death came Jan. 6 to Rev. Dr. Don Allan Wells of Ionia. He was pastor of the Eaton UM Church, also the Lyons-Muir Federated Church. This is a union of the Lyons UM and the Muir Presbyterian churches. Dr. Wells was an Oklahoma native, educated at University of the Ozarks, University of Tul­ sa. master of divinity degree from San Francisco Seminary, doctor of ministry Have an interesting SPORTS STORY? GIVE US A CALL! J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citi­ zens for a vacant position on the Tax Limitation Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators office, 3rd floor, Courthouse, Hastings, MI and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 29,1999. tQibrnapplc RN’S/LPN’S Wc currently have full and part time openings. Prefer candidates with LTC experience, if interested, submit a completed application with attached tesume to the Director of Nursing. Publishers of the REMINDER and BANNER plus other county publications. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. MI 49058 EOE The new ENERGY Lfinds and premises situated m the Township Qjl Hope. County of Barry and State of Michi- Commencing at the Northeast corner of Walldprft Road and Cordes Drive as shown in the Plat of Roy K Cordes Subdivision in Section 20. Town 2 North Range 9 West. Hope Town­ ship. Barry County Michigan as recorded m liber 4 of Plats on Page 14 in County Ffccords. and running thence along the Northerly hne of Cordes Dove as shown in s>id plat, the following courses South 89*26' East 317 8 feet thence So-'th 77*02 East 389 7 feet thence East 177 00 feet thence North 72*00 East 389 9 feet thence East 1,| 0 1 feet to the true point of beginning thence North 250 feet, thence East 90 5 feet thence South 75*51 East 34 5 feet thence South 250 feet to the North line of Cordes Qpve thence North 75*51 West 34 5 feet ^tong said street line thence West 90 5 feet along said street line to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate This is an attempt to collect a debt Any information ob­ tained will be used for that purpose For further information with regard to this fore­ closure contact the local office of Rural Develop­ ment (formerly Farmers Home Administration) Attention Community Development Manager 3334 Edgewood Road PO Box 129. Berner Sphngs Michigan 49103 telephone (616) 471­ 91)4 paled January 11 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through thrFarmers Home Administration (now Rural De­ velopment) United States Department of Agricul­ ture. Mortgagee Robert J Zitta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee SCHEUEALE I ZITTA 300 Washington Street PO Box 212 Gr^nd Haven Ml 49417 (616)842-1470 (2/4) trom McC ormick Theological Seminary His funeral service was held at the Ionia Presbyterian Church on Jan 9 He was sur­ vived by his wife, the Rev Manlyn Wells, and two sons. The Women’s Fellowship of the Congregational Church will hold a meeting earlier postponed on Wednesday. Jan. 20 at I p.m. in the dining room. Lola Haller will bnng the program. Consolidation ceremonies for the Order of Eastern Star for Portland and Lake Odessa chapters will be held tonight at Portland lodge rooms. Freshman student Joe Michutka of Clarksville spent his school vacation with his paternal grandmother visiting his aunt. Diane Michutka. in Washington, DC. They saw the caverns, museums, an an gallery, the National Cemetery, the Atlantic Ocean. Georgetown and more They then proceed­ ed to Boston to sec his aunt Julie and her husband. Elliott, and his girl cousins. He rode the subways and visited the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum and more. He experienced lots of walking between points of interest. His trip lasted a day longer than planned because of closed airports so they simply stayed in Boston an extra day. Carson City Hospital announced new births, which included Hale Ross, child bom to Gary and Tammy McDiarmid of Ionia. The newborn, who arrived on Dec 17 weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces, has a sis­ ter. Jordan, and brother. T.J. His grandpar­ ents arc Judy McDiarmid of Lake Odessa, Gary and Peg McDiarmid of Vermontville. His great grandparents, now deceased, also lived at Lake Odessa. They were Hale and Gertrude McDiarmid, Royal and Maxine Charter. Wayland Customer Service Center is coming soon! Electricity Propane Heating & Cooling Services Electrician Services Insulation Services Economic and Community Development Much more! Michigan’s third largest electric util­ ity - and largest customer-owned power company - is building a cus­ tomer service center in Wayland’s new industrial park. We’re very excited about the move, and we look forward to providing value, excep­ tional service - and choices! - to ALL customers in Allegan and Barry counties! Great Lakes ENERGY In touch wiih your life 1 -800-442-2796 • www.glenergy.com �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 14 1999 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made tn the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by DAN R CHAN□ANAIS and JACKLYN R CHANDANAIS hus­ band and wife of 5377 Brickyard Delton Michi­ gan 49046 to GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SER­ VICING CORPORATION a Michigan corpora­ tion. of 2505 East Paris S E Suite 200 Grand Rapids Michigan 49546 dated August 28 1995 and recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on September 12. 1995 in Liber 640 Page(s) 59 on which Mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date of this Notice for principal and interest the sum of S68 965 20 and no proceedmgs having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured b» said Mortgage or any part thereof, whereby the i-ower of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage has become operative NOW THEREFORE Notce rs hereby given that on Thursday February 4. 1999. at 2 00 p m . on the steps of lhe Courthouse m the City of Hastings that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry there will be of­ fered for sate and sold to the highest bidder at pubic sate for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage to­ gether with interest at 8 96 percent per annum, legal costs attorney fees and any taxes and in­ surance that said Mortgagee GREEN TREE FI­ NANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION does pay on or prior to the date of said sate said premises are described m said Mortgage as fol­ lows to-wrt PARCEL B Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec­ tion 25. Town 2 North Range 9 West, described as Commencing at the Southwest comer of Sec­ tion 25 thence East 814 feet to the Point of Be­ ginning thence North 440 feet thence West 374 feet, thence North 440 feet, thence East 440 feet thence South 880 feet thence West 66 feet to the Point of Beginning Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period as provided by law is thirty (30) days from the date of the sate Dated December 7 1998 GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION Mortgagee BRANDT FISHER ALWARD & ROY PC By DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys lor Mortgagee 401 Munson Avenue PO Box 5817 Traverse City Michigan 49696-5817 (616)941-9660 (1/28) State of Michigan Judicial Circuit-Family Division Barry County Publication of Hearing File No. 98005292 TO WILLIAM DAVID GEBERT IN THE MATTER OF JENNIFER ANGELIQUE GEBERT A delinquency petition has been filed in the above matter A heanng on the petition will be conducted by the court on January 28 1999 at 10 00 a m in Barry County Trail Court • Family Division 220 W Court Street Suite 302 Hast­ ings. Michigan IT IS THERFORE ORDERED that William David Gebert personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above January 12. 1999 Richard H Shaw. Judge (1/14) State of Michigan Judicial Circuit * Family Division Barry County PUBLICATION OF HEARING File No. 98005289 TO TERRY JOEL TURNBLOM IN THE MATTER OF TERRY JAMES TURN­ BLOM A delinquency petition has been filed m the above matter A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on January 29. 1999 at 1 00 in Barry County Tnal Court - Family Division. 220 W Court Street Suite 302 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Wittiam David Gebert personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above January 12. 1999 Richard H Shaw. Judge (1/14) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been m the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra HARTKE a single woman (original mortgagors) to United Companies Lending Corporation a Louisiana Corporation Mortgagee dated August 9 1996 and recorded on August 22 1996 in Liber 670 on Page 35G Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by mesne assign­ ment: to United Companies Lending Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated August 28 1998 which was recorded on September 25 1998 instrument #1018473 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTYTWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIX AND 19/100 dollars ($42 906 19). including interest at 12 750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided notce is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foieclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 PM on February 4 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS Barry County Michigan and are described as Lot 5 and the Northwesterly 1/2 of Lot 4 Block 6 of Bennett and Kenfieid s Addition to the City formerly Village of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with- 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated December 24 1998 United Companies Lending Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. PC Attorneys for United Companies Lending Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File #98076764 (1/21) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra K Milter an unmarned woman (original mortgagors) to AAA Mortgage & Financial Corporation Mort­ gagee. dated November 14. 1996. and recorded on November 26. 1996 in Uber 679. on Page 382. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assignee by an assignment dated November 14. 1996 which was recorded on May 23. 1997. in Liber 695. on Page 510 Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Three and 57/100 dollars ($41 953 57). in­ cluding interest at 12 300% per annum Ad­ justable rate mortgage interest rate may change 5< 19 and 11 /19 ol each yvu Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml, at 1.00 p m . on February 25. 1999 Said premises are seated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 5 of the E W Bliss Re-Plat of the City, for­ merly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, excepting the East 4 feet The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 14. 1999 CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. PC Attorneys for CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #98076941 (2/11) • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Jan. 12, 1999 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please Support The Barry County UNITED WAY! Helmets ‘smart’ Dear Ann Landers: I hope you will make room for one more response to the lc’»cr about the father who didn’t want his children to wear bicycle helmets because the)- would “look like sissies.” I just attended the funeral of my son^t best friend. He was 9 years old. This boy was riding his bike without a helmet and went through an intersection without stop­ ping. He ran into the side of a car. was thrown backward, hit his head on a concrete and sice* uramagc hole and died instantly. The boy's parents and family are devas­ tated. My son is devastated. His classmates and friends are devastated. The person who was driving the car is devastated. Children who wear helmets arc not sissies. They are smart But more impor­ tant, they arc alive My son wears his hel­ met when he-is on his bike and will start wearing on when he begins in-line skating. By teaching his children to disregard the law about helmets, that father is also teach­ ing them to break any law they think is stu­ pid. That man had better wake up and smell the coffee, or he will be attending a funeral - and it will be a funeral he will never for­ get. Believe me. today was the most emo­ tionally draining day of my entire life. Still Grieving in Louisville. Ky. Dear Louisville: I’m sure your letter will move millions of readers, as it moved me. It's a chilling reminder that the simple act of putting on a helmet can make the difference between life and death. Heir danger Dear Ann Landers: You have printed several letters about grown children who make no provisions for their later years be­ cause they expect their parents to leave them an inheritance. I thought you might enjoy this classified ad from the Everett, Wash.. Herald. It appeared in Reader’s Di­ gest. “Dick and Pcgge’s 50th anniversary' party has been canceled due to lack of interest. They are now going around the word courtesy of their children’s inheritance.” L.K. in Chicago. Dear Chicago: Beautiful! I hope your let­ HOME HEALTH Home F.. ahh Aide. The successful candidate must have previous experience in a long term care nursing home, hospital or homecare agency, possess strong communication skills and be able to work independently. A Michigan License or State certification is required. Pennock Hospital offers a complete compensation package which includes weekend and shift differentials: an innovative flexi­ ble benefits package (pro-rated for part-time): Paid Time Off sys­ tem; tuition reimbursement for continuing education: personal tax-deferred savings plan to which Pennock Hospital will con-^A tribute as much as 5% of your salary: and much more. Please submit resume/application to: Pennock Hospital Pennock Healthcare Services Nice inheritance Dear Ann: Regarding inheritances, I be­ lieve as my dear departed husband did. When his will was read, it said. “I want to leave my children the same inheritance that my father left me - the whole world in which to make a living." Betting issues Dear Ann Landers: When I married “Glenn” eight years ago, I knew his parents were divorced, but I didn’t realize they both had been married and divorced four times. Last year. Glenn and I were having a dif­ ficult period in our relationship. I decided to talk to his parents about it. hoping they could provide some help and insight. In­ stead. 1 was shocked by their attitude. When I told my mother-in-law that Glenn, age 36. had declared bankruptcy for the second time, she said the banks were at fault for giving him money and charging such high interest rates. When I told her he has a gambling problem, she said there was nothing wrong with gambling, that a lot of people make a living playing poker, and that somebody has to win and it could be him. When 1 explained that he always spends more than he makes, she said. “So what? A lot of people have that problem." My fathcr-m-law compared Glenn’s gam­ bling addiction to investing money in the stock market, saying. “Glenn just takes dif­ ferent risks." Both in-laws told me there arc plenty of women who would be willing to overlook his addiction. They also let me know they will be leaving him (heir entire estate (over a half-million dollars) when they die. so wc w’on’t have to worry about money. Frankly, at the rate Glenn gambles, a half-million dollars wouldn’t last very long. I was appalled at my in-laws’ lack of any moral conviction. They never spoke about GIRL. Katelyn Leigh, bom at Metropoli­ tan Hospital in Grand Rapids on Dec. 16. 1998 at 3:54 p.m. to Daniel and Jennifer Cooper. Weighing 5 lbs. 0 ozs. and 17 1/2 inches long. Grandparents arc Gordon and Roberta Cooper of Hastings. Lee Ware of Arizona. Sandi Peterson of Ionia, great grandmother LaVina Peterson of Ionia, sis­ ter Tia Morgan. GIRL. Rose Ivy Louise, bora at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 31. 1998 at 10:55 p.m. to Beverly Bryant of Shelbyville. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY. Mitchell Ryan, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 30. 1998 at 2:35 p.m. to Mer­ win and Rachel Sutherland of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 21 172 inch­ es long. BOY, Wesley Gerald, bom at Pcnnoci Hos­ pital on Jan. 1. 1999 at 4:54 p.m. to Serena Bolthouse of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2.5 ozs. and 20 inches long. Unload WBy Pennock Hospital has an opening for a part-time LPN or a Attn; Human Resources 1009 West Green Street r Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-3112 or Fax (616) 945-4130 E.O.E. A Wear helmets Dear Readers: Please bear with me as I res isit a subject that has produced an extra­ ordinary amount of mail. I am amazed that so many readers arc passionate about the importance of wearing bicycle helmets What follow s could save the life of some­ one very dear to you. Dear Ann Landers: I am an emergency­ room pediatrician and the father of four. I cannot emphasize strongly enough the im­ portance of wearing a bicycle helmet. I fre­ quently treat children in the emergency room who has escaped a major head injurybecause they were wearing a helmet. And, sadly, too often. 1 sec children who have suffered serious, irreversible and tragic head injuries simply because they did not wear a helmet. Parents need to insist on helmets and make sure their children wear them every time they hop on a bicycle. My family and I certainly do. Bo Kennedy, emergency physician. St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Dear Dr. Kennedy: I appreciate your in­ put. And now. here's the last letter on the subject. I promise. ter will encourage more seniors to do the same. Many parents scrimp and save, deny­ ing themselves the small luxuries of life so they can leave something to children and grandchildren who, too often, neither de­ serve nor appreciate it. And now, this closer from E.B. in Flint. Mich.: Pierre Joseph Marcotte. Hastings and Susan Jane Carlson. Hastings. Jesse Raymond Lyons, Hastings and Jocly Ann Goff. Delton. Richard Wilbur Fahrne, Sr.. Shelbyville and Julie Ann Smith. Hastings. LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting January 5, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. All board members present Also 7 citizens and guests present Dept reports received Correspondence read Cable Michigan resolution granted Amended budget Board ot Review discussion Bills read and approved Darlene Harper Clerk Attested to by John Gates Supervisor honesty, personal integrity or the danger of a gambling addiction I came from a for­ eign country and was raised by parents who believed it was important to behave honor­ ably and that the family name should never be tarnished How do 1 handle this? - Ar­ lington. Va. Dear Arlington: It is apparent that Glenn was not raised the way you were. You say you were having a difficult time with your relationship last year. It sounds as if you were willing to sweep a lot under the rug in order to stay with Glenn. You don’t say whether or not you have children. That would be important for me to know in order to give you some solid advice. You need to have some sessions with a marriage counselor. It sounds as if your re­ lationship is on shaky ground. I urge you to ask Glenn to go with you. The man was raised by parents who made excuses for all his failures and weaknesses. He is in des­ perate need of some self-understanding. A competent marriage counselor could be a godsend to you both. Cowboy wisdom Dear Ann Landers: I thought you might enjoy these tidbits of cowboy wisdom that I picked up from the Internet. - Dave from Cumberland. Md. Dear Dave: Those “tidbits” arc solid hunks of wisdom for the population at large, not only cowboy’s. I’m pleased to pass them on. Here they arc: 1. Don't squat with your spurs on. 2. Don’t interfere with something that ain’t bothering you none. 3. Timing has a lot to do with the out­ come of a rain dance. 4. The easiest way to cat crow is while it’s still warm. The colder it gets, the harder it is to swallow. 5. The biggest troublemaker you’ll prob­ ably ever have to deal with watches you shave his face in the mirror every morning. 6. A woman marries a man thinking she can change him. but she can’t. A man mar­ ries a woman thinking she will never change, but she docs. 7. Never ask a barber if you need a hair­ cut. 8. Never miss a good chance to shut up. Feeling pressured to haw sex? How wellin/brmed are you? Write for Ann Landers' booklet "Sex and the Teenager." Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers. P.O Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55). To find out more about Ann Landers arid'read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, inc. GIRL, Cassie Ruth, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 25. 1998 at 12:16 a.m. to Melinda and Dean Campbell of Wayland. Weighing 9 lbs. 9 3/4 ozs. and 22 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Nickolas Hampton, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 28. 1998 at 10:34 p.m. to Kert and Dawn Braden of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL. Jennifer Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 22, 1998 at 12:45 p.m. to Deanna Lewis and Jamie Tackett of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inch­ es long. BOY, Kadin Dean, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Dec. 28. 1998 at 8:46 p.m. to DJ McIntyre and Mandy Way of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. NOTICE OF MEETING DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will meet on the following dates or at the call of ihe chair. January 25. 1999 February 22. 1999 March 29. 1999 April 26. 1999 May 24. 1999 June 28. 1999 July 26. 1999 August 23. 1999 September 27. 1999 October 25. 1999 November 22. 1999 December 27. 1999 Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the following dates or at the call of lhe chair. January 19. 1999 February 16. 1999 March 16. 1999 April 20. 1999 May 18. 1999 June 15. 1999 July 20. 1999 August 17. 1999 September 21. 1999 October 19. 1999 November 16. 1999 December 21. 1999 Time of the meetings for both groups will be at 7:30 p.m. in lhe Community Room in the Courts & Law Building al 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary' aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the County of Barry by writing or call lhe following: (1/14) Michael Brown, County Administrator 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 616-948-4891 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 14 1999 - Page 9 loT -ltd Ofi !■ -ion 13 it -1A From Time to Time... nn> 7UO. uov n«’! VKZ Jwi* •win A History of Woodland by A.W. Dillenback VII 1> d’ Dr. David B Kilpatrick if it April 13, 1911: The Canada settlement, our successive doctors and postmasters, the first Mail Service. uo. The northwest corner of Woodland Township, known as the “Canada scttlc•jrfz ment" by reason of many of its pioneer scl-u, tiers being Canadians, was first awakened rjv to the march of civilization in 1844 by James Matthews and sons, who came from .lu Kalamazoo County and chopped 40 acres on Section No. 6. They tarried there in a ,q log cabin for nearly a year and then moved back to Kalamazoo. Some time later, this land was purchased by George Myers, who • 7;v moved on it in I849 and made the first pcrmanent settlement in the Canada ncighbor\»n bood -to Myers was a very peculiar man in many ,. of his traits of character, but was industri­ al cus, a reliable farmer and was quite well to do at the time of his death, which occurred \»u , ,spmc years ago. .The other neighbors who followed Myers in Canada were Wellington Curtis. Albert Ol Main. John W. Curtis. Patrick Cunningham, ___ Allen Lipscomb and Henry Bower. Prior to 1850, the medical reliance of Woodland was Dr. William Upjohn, the pioneer practitioner of Hastings, and in fact in that early day he practically was the med­ ical reliance of Barry County. But in 1850, — Dr. Jackson J. Weeks, a young man and graduate came here from i lancock County, -eo Ohio, and settled on Section 15 on the fa» m ol owned for many years by Christian Burkle. bn deceased. He was the pioneer physician of .rf-j Woodland and practiced medicine here until his death, which occurred in the autumn of 1861. His wife’s death preceded * his just a few weeks, possibly from cholera oJ as there was an epidemic in the area at that li -j It l‘mc Those who remember J J. Weeks will recall to memory the fact that he was a suc­ cessful practitioner of medicine, a fine neighbor, a well respected citizen and Christian gentleman. ol Dr. Joseph Adolphus was the second pio3)h neer physician. He lived for a while in the -cfc north part of where our village is now. He practiced here from 1852 to 1855. He was a brilliant scholar, but was rather peculiar and ( cranky in his general appearance. The last J known of him. he was said to be one of the professors in the (Eclectic) Medical Col­ lege in Atlanta. Ga.. but doubtless he is dead before this time. The next doctor lo locate here was John W. Goucher. He was a brother-in-law of Dr. Weeks. His period of service here was from 1859 to 1865. He then movid to Nashville, and after a few years of practice, died in that village. He was father to Dr. Joseph T. Goucher, who also practiced in Nashville for a few years. About the first doctor to locate right at the center of the township was Dr. A.S. Brandt, a German, who came here in 1862 and went away in 1864. Dr. R.B. Rawson located here in 1864. He was quite a successful practitioner and remained here until 1874. [He had attended lectures at Bellevue Medical College in New York City There is no evidence lhat he graduated from Bellevue.] He went away for a while, [it was thought he practiced medicine in New Orleans and in Chicago, and maybe some other places] and again returned [to Woodland] but was not so reli­ able or successful and finally became a ner­ vous wreck. About 1888 he returned to New York to live with his sister and died soon after. in 1865. Dr. Henry Smith became one of our practitioners and practiced here until 1873. . Dr. David B. Kilpatrick, of whose parent­ age I mentioned in previous times [son of John Kilpatrick Sr., brother of John Kil­ patrick Jr.], was reared and received a part of his education in our midst and was known by many of us from his boyhood days. He commenced practicing medicine in 1866. Dr. Kilpatrick was what is often termed a “self made” man. earning the means with his own efforts whereby to defray expenses of going through college. [He received a degree from Detroit Medical College in 1875 and attended lectures at lhe University of Michigan in Ann Arbor ] He a)so served his country for a short period as a soldier in the Civil War. which somewhat retarded the progress in his studies. [He was also a druggist, purchasing a stock of drugs from Seth Lovcwell.] During the prime and vigor of his profes­ sional life he was possessed of one noble characteristic of manhood. He would go through darkness, wind or storm when called upon, irrespective of the people’s financial condition to pay him. to aid sick and suffering humanity. His books will show today many bills that never have been paid and probably never will be. He prac­ ticed medicine in our midst from 1866 to 1906. a period of 40 years when he was stricken with paralysis and died a little over one year ago. Dr. Henry C. Carpenter commenced the practice of medicine in 1871. He taught school here for a few terms before and was successful as a practitioner and was consid­ ered one of the most resolute in difficult surgical operations. He also practiced in Lake Odessa for some years and, I think is now [1911] in the city of Detroit with his son, George H. Carpenter. Dr. Duran Linklcttcr lived in the south­ east part of Woodland on Section No. 26 and practiced medicine for a few years. Dr. Driscoll practiced from 1868 to 1871. Dr. Charles Russell practiced from 1876 to 1879. Dr Henry 1 remain was here from 1874 to 1877. Dr. Turner of Indianapolis came here for about six months in 1876. Dr. Turner was a victim of fn».:t bite and had lost both feet bci *ccn the ankles and knees, and all of the fingers of both hands. Dr. Johnson was in Woodland Township for about six months in 1879. Dr. John A. Baughman practiced for a few years. Dr. L.E. Benson was here for a number of years, until failing health would no longer permit him to practice. He was also successful in vigor of life He is yet a resident [1911] of our village and well respected, but is in poor health. Dr. William H. Landis practiced here from 1886 lo 1888. Our present practicing physicians [1911] arc Dr. Charles S. McIntyre and Dr. Harry W Ken field. They arc both young men and have just arrived lo lhe prime and vigor of matured manhood, physically and mentally, and both are up-to-date in their medical knowledge. Each is having an extensive practice. From present indications, they may be in our midst for many years to heal sick and suffering humanity. In the early days of Woodland, the people obtained their mail from Hastings, but without any uniform regularity, only as some one of the neighbors chanced to be out there and brought it in. In 1849 there was a post office established and Nchcmiah Lovcwell was appointed postmaster. Ebcnzcr Saw'dy was the first mail carrier. At first he carried the mail from Odessa once each week on foot and carried it in his pocket or tied up a handkerchief. However, there was a protest against this method of transporting the U.S. mail, and in a few months a mail pouch was furnished. The succession of postmasters after Lovcwell were Ebcnzcr Sawdy. Howell Cooper. (1854); Larcncc Hilbert. (1861 & 1869); Acy (Asa) Pike, (1863); Milo T. Wheeler. (1865); Milo Barnum. (1868); J.M. Reiser; Stephen Schantz. Frank I Hilbert and the present incumbent. John Volte, who has been postmaster over 13 years (1911). [Ward Shrincr. (1870); J.G. Meyers, (1873); S.S. Haight. (1874) and David Kilpatrick, (1875) arc also thought to have served as postmasters.] Some of our children claim that there were others who were postmaster in Wood­ land in the past, but as wc have no positive knowledge of that fact, wc give the names of those wc know held the office in bygone days. April 20. 1911; The Kilpatrick. Palmer­ ton and Dillenback families, all good, sub­ stantial carlv settlers. In 1847 John Kilpatrick Sr., a native of Scotland set sail for the beautiful land of promise, America, of which so many long­ ing hearts of the old world or mother coun­ try dreamed of. They arrived here in due time with 10 children, seven boys and three daughters, most of them grown up. He lived for some time on the farm of his son, John Jr. on .Section No. 24. [John Kilpatrick Jr., the 11 th child of this family, bom in Ayrcshirc. Scotland, on May 12. 1820, had come to America, to Monroe County, New York, on June 8, 1842. He spent two years working for a man in NewYork to cam the money to purchase his land, and 1844 he made the trip to Wood­ land, traveling to Section No. 24 with a Asa Wheeler. Henrietta Betts Wheeler team of oxen, cutting a trail through the for­ est from Baltic Creek to the land where the Kilpatrick church stands. He built a cabin there and was the first white man lo live in this area of the township After he had established his cabin and set up his claim, he sent the money for his family to come to America. They arrived in late 1847 and began pioneering in earnest.] John Kilpatrick Sr. and family lived with John Jr. until they could move onto their own land. John Kilpatrick Sr. moved onto land on Section No. 25, where Reuben Mohler’s family now live (1911). He lived on this farm until his death, which occurred on March 14, 1869. He was a man of a bright and active intellect, thorough and very resolute in all of his efforts or under­ takings. one of the characteristics of the Scotch people. In addition lo John Kil­ patrick Jr. other Kilpatrick, children were Eugena Kilpatrick Barry. Rebecca Kil­ patrick. George Kilpatrick. Janet Kil­ patrick. William Wiley Kilpatrick; Hugh Kilpatrick, Agnes Kilpatrick, David G. Kil­ patrick, James Kilpatrick and AndrewGould Kilpatrick. John Kilpatrick Jr. is well remembered by many of our people as being a fine and noble man. well respected by all. He, like many others, endured many hardships in pioneer days. He built lhe first pioneer saw-mill on the site where Joel St. John on Section No. 23, now has one (1911). He was quite prominent in the political affairs of Woodland, having held a number of dif­ ferent township offices. He also was an active worker in religious matters, having been a member of the United Brethren Church for many years and was one of its most substantial supporters. He became quite well to do long before he died and he remained on this farm until death. George Kilpatrick, who for many years, owned and occupied the farm now owned by Albert Barry- on Section No. 25, moved with his entire family to Nebraska and he died there many years ago. Only three of the children above mentioned are yet alive: William, living in Arkansas; Hugh, living in Emmet County. Michigan; and Andrew G., the youngest of the family, who was a sol­ dier during the Civil War and served the people of a W'oodland for two terms as supervisor. He now lives in Dakota. Dr. David B. Kilpatrick was mentioned in last week’s article, when we recorded the differ­ ent medical practitioner of W'oodland. Andrew- Jackson Palmerton came to Woodland as early as 1841, but didn't come here to stay permanently until about 1848, when he commenced pioneering in earnest. He was always a hard working man. usual­ ly staying at home most of the time and attending strictly to his own business. He cleared up a large farm of 160 acres on Sec­ tion No. 20. and had good buildings, appar­ ently in such a financial condition that he and wife. Eliza Rowladcr Palmerton, might begin lo take the world easy. But on one Sabbath day [May 7. 1893] his family was absent for a few hours and when they returned they found him dead on the kitchen floor. He had met death while alone and apparently without a moment’s notice. His widow is yet alive and lives al the old home at a npc old age with his oldest son. Frank P. Palmerton. In 1847. Moses J Dillenback came from Steuben County. New York, and com­ menced pioneering on Section No. 14 on the farm now occupied by James Walker [1911]. He was at this time a single man and had been a teacher for some time where he had come from. After coming here he worked on his land summers and taught school winters. However, some time later, he married Elizabeth Rowley, who came from the same town and county that he did. She also had been a teacher before coming here and taught a number of terms here before getting married. Dillenback was township clerk and school inspector for a number of years For a few years, he like many other pioneers, worked hard to remove the timber from his land and build up a home for himself and wife in declining years. But before he had hardly reached middle age. he fell victim to disease, and death occurred in the autumn of 1861. just after the outbreak of the Civil W'ar. Some years later, his widow married a farmer living near Portland. Later, they went to Iowa and fanned for while A few years later they moved to Mancclonia. Mich., and went into business and were quite wealthy at their deaths. Those who yet remember Moses J Dillenback will recall lo memory that he was one of the most devoted Christian men in this community. About the latter part of 1847. Daniel Dillenback came from Steuben County. New York, and settled on the cast side of Section No. 14 on the farm now owned and occu­ pied by Fred Wagner Jr. He was somewhat advanced in years when he came here, and did not live many years, not long enough to get his farm all improved. His widow later was married to Horatio Sackett. They lived together until 1862 when Sackett enlisted in Company C.. 21st Michigan Infantry, but died of disease in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 3, 1862. At Daniel Dillcnback’s death, he had two sons and two daughters yet unmarried. His oldest son. George Dillenback. enlisted in Compa­ ny I, 26th Michigan Infantry and was killed in the latter part of the Civil War in a battle. The oldest daughter is the wife of Jacob Volte of Woodland. Joshua Dillenback, well known to most of our readers, lived on a part of the old farm for many years and then sold out and lived a retired life for many years in this vil­ lage and is now (1911) living in Isabella County, Mich. Moses Wadley, who was father-in-law of Daniel Dillenback, was killed in 1848 by a falling tree on Dillcn­ back’s farm. The tree was chopped dow n by Charles and Jerome Palmerton. This was about the first fatal accident in Woodland and he was the first adult to be buried in the north or Cemetery No. I (Mauch). The first person buried in that cemetery was Martha Ann. the little daughter of John Potts, who died on Sept. 19. 1846. (To be continued) Horton’s “Online” Notebook “Commentary" www.hortonnotebook.com 1 2 3 4 I 911 EMERGENCY Home Address Signs Required by new Barry County Ordinance •19.95 ca. - 2 or more •17.95 ea. • Made while you wait - 5 minutes • Call & Pick Up • Mailed same day C3.OO postage) • Installation available Action Signs (across from E.W. Blas) 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 948-8616 or Ton Tree 888-577-7446 A pen drawing of the residence of John KiipatncK jr. �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 14. 1999 Saxons stymie Trojans with big overtime spurt Thoughts about sports can make one’s mind wonder Thinking... just for lhe sake of thinking. Sports thoughts are a good way to rid your mind of life's turmoils, so let's see if this relieves. Here it goes: • Common sense tells me lhat lhe Denver Broncos and lhe Minnesota Vikings will meet up in the Super Bowl, hut it would be great to see a couple of underdogs playing in Miami Jan. 31 championship. The Atlanta Falcons and lhe New York Jets are two examples of football learns that have great coaches, reliable role players and know just how io win. You may not agree with Dan Reeves and Bill Parcells on the way they handle the business of their teams, but just look at ihe results and you realize that they are as good as there are in the professional ranks. Now. how do you do lhat touchdown dance, the Dirty Bird, that the Falcons have made so popular? • Playoff bonus. Here is how 1 see the two games coming out Sunday. The National Football Conference championship: Minnesota 28, Atlanta 17. The American Football Conference finale: Denver 30. New York Jets 14. Please don't bet the house on these predictions, you'll be real sorry! Remember, though, nobody picked Joe Namath and lhe Jets to knock off the Baltimore Colts either. • Petr Klima is a Red Wing once again, but one has to wonder if he'll ever gel to play in Joe Louis as part of lhe big club. The Wings' signed the 33-year-old winger to a contract Monday and assigned him to Adirondack. Klima has been a proven goal-scorer in lhe past, but the Red Wings have plenty of those players now and most of them arc tougher than Klima. Still, it would make for a great comeback story and he could provide some hair­ raising highlights if all flows well. Things were flowing quite well in Detroit's 5-1 triumph over lhe Montreal Canadiens Tuesday, but the Wings still need to show that they can play those types of games for four or five games in a row before they are truly ready to make another serious run at a third consecutive Stanley Cup. • There will be no boycott of the NBA season on my part, mostly because I believe lhe Detroit Pistons are just one good power forward away from being a playoff contender. With Joe Dumars. Lindsey Hunter. Bison Dele (formerly known as Brian Williams). Jerry Slackhouse. Grant Hill. Eric Montross. Scot Pollard. Don Reid. Charles O'Bannon and Jerome Williams. Coach Alvin Gentry has a lol lo work with. Power forward free agent possibilities include former University of Michigan star Loy Vaught and former Duke slud Christian Lacttner. If either or another banger like them became a Piston. Motor City hoop fans would have playoff fever once again. Remember those days of the Bad Boys? • Michael Jordan's retirement. I'm probably lhe only person on this planet to not get teary-eyed about this big world happening. Being a lifetime Piston fan. I always marveled at Jordan's talents, but never wanted him to make a single basket or dunk. Jordan rules did exist and it was horrible for the game even if il did produce some dollars for the good ole’ NBA. Ask me who would have won in a matchup between the Bad Boys and the Jordan teams and my answer is what you would expect it to be. See ya' Jordan, hope your golf game improves in retirement. • Il's not the same to watch Georgetown play college hoops without John Thompson on its sideline. Thompson not only graduated 97 percent of his players and prepared many for stellar careers in the NBA. but he had a toughness about him that you had to admire. Like many coaches and basketball followers have said during the last couple of days, you might noi agree with him on a certain topics, but you always had to respect him. I did l»oth and fell he did much to make basketball not just a game for black players, but also for black coaches and black individuals in front office positions. Thanks John and we'll see you back on those sidelines soon. • Sticking with Georgetown. 1 love saying the name of its starting center. Rube Boumtje-Boumtje. That's pronounced like Boom Jay. Boom Jay just in case you were wondering. • Watching Tennessee beat Florida State fur the football college national championship in the Fiesta Bowl was certainly priceless, ive never approved of Bobby Bowden or his Seminole program and watching Peter Warrick whine on the FSU sideline brought happiness to my sometimes sad heart. The Vols may have made their mistakes in the game, but they also came up with the big plays on offense (Peerless Price leading the way) and on defense to be a worthy national champion. Coaching kudos must be given to Philip Fulmer (no relation to Paul) for believing in a certain plan and following through with it with the hacking and enthusiasm of his entire team. Thanks Vols, you certainly made me a much more wealthy sports fanatic. • The Top 5 in college basketball in my opinion: I. U Conn. 2. Duke. 3. Maryland. 4. Cincinnati and 5. North Carolina. Notice no Big 10 teams. The conference has many talented squads, but none capable of making to the Sweet 16 and that includes current No. 14 Michigan State. Forget it Michigan fans, the win against Indiana was super, but any finish in ihe conference above No. 7 would be remarkable. You can't beat tradition and talent and these Fantastic Five certainly have plenty. • I wonder what the score of the basketball game between Hastings and East Grand Rapids would have been if it would have been played Jan. 5 like it should have been. This had nothing to do with a certain front liner being hurt, did it. If either school should have canceled the game it should have been Hastings. I think the Pioneers were just running a little bit scared. The final week of the regular season for Hastings now includes East and Wyoming Park. Should be a nice little warmup for the district tournament. • If the Detroit Lions were smart, and they're not, they would have canned Bobby Ross and hired Ray Rhodes who was hired Monday by the Green Bay Packers. Rhodes could light the fire under the Lions and keep lhat intensity. Ross is suppose to be a motivator, but he seems to have lost lhe spark somewhere along the way. Still, he is a lol better than Wayne Fontes, Daryl Rogers or any of the other dingbats that have coached lhe Lions during lhe last 20 years or so. • Also if the Lions were smart, they would package up worthless players like Larry Tharpe. Rob Frederickson. Jim Pyne. David Sloan, maybe Herman Moore (if he's lost his fire) and their first round draft pick and go after Texas' Ricky Williams. With a wishbone backfield of quarterback Charlie Balch, fullback Tommy Vardell, Barry Sanders and Williams, the Lions would truly be unstoppable then and tough to defend. • At the top of lhe first professional golf tournament of the season, last week's Mercedes Open played in Kapalula, Hawaii, was David Duval and Mark O'Meara. Duval, who went from being the 74th best putter a season ago to No. 9 in 1998. won the event. Tiger Woods was in contention for awhile, but slipped down the leader board with a couple errant drives and a couple of temper tantrums. The one thing that can beat Woods is his temper. If he is to be lhe next Nicklaus or Palmer, he'll need to learn how to control his emotions. Just chill a bit. Tiger! • Still speaking about golf. This season, more professional broadcasts. Thursdays through Sunday, will be on the air. only helping to enhance the game's overall image. Golf is a game that many can relate lo. if you're good at it or not. I just wish that I could play a little bit more like Freddie Couples. Talk to you sewn. Happy birthday coach. Sorry, it look a little more tunc than we had hoped for. And sorry lhat offensively we weren't quite as sharp as we could have been. Still... a win is a win. Hastings outscored Middleville 13-6 in an overtime session that began with an 11-0 Saxon run to claim a 60-53 non­ conference. Barry Counly varsity basketball victory Tuesday al home. The Saxon triun oh was a celebration, of sorts, for head coach Don Schils who was observing his 38th birthday Tuesday. But the birthday present didn't come easy as the Trojans gave the Saxons a real tussle. Both teams came in at 4-1 and both were looking for some momentum to improve their league hopes. The close tilt finished in Hastings' favor... not a big surprise to its coach. "This team has been in a lot of close games." Schils said. "If they're disappointed, then I want them to be disappointed more often." Saxon Tony Bowne (14) brings home the slam dunk with Trojan Ben Lucas (52) attempting to make the block. (Photo by Perry Hardin) At lhe start, il was Middleville that had all of the momentum. With a three-pointer from Ken VanRyn, a jumper by Dan Finkbeiner. off a pass from VanRyn. and a second triple by VanRyn. Coach Kurt Holzhueter’s eagers led 8-0 at the 4:20 mark of the first quarter. That lead extended to 10-0 when Andrew Hillman tallied a turnaround jumper with*3:20 to play in the opening frame. Hastings' Adam Whitney (20) launches a three-pointer at the conclusion of the third guilder with Middleville's Ken VanRyn (30) providing the defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A couple of trifectas from Tony Bowne and Luke Warner pul Hastings wiihin five (11-6) at 2:40. but Middleville managed the quarter's final four markers lo lead 15-. 6 heading into the second quarter. Hillman and VanRyn led the Trojan first quarter charge with 6 points apiece. "Il’s a good rivalry and we played about as well as we could in lhe first quarter." Holzhuetcr said. The Trojan advantage grew to 11 points (19-8) with 6:25 left in the first half, but lhe Saxons came storming back. First. Bowne drilled a triple to make il Coach Jim Hogoboom said. In the third quarter. Parchment prevailed 14-12 to knot the score at 41 -41. Delton out-rebounded Parchment 42-39 with Denny Bourdo topping the Panthers' efforts with 7 caroms. Kyle Matteson was the team's top scorer with 15 points and Robert Boyle added 11 markers. See SAXONS, continued on page 11 Saxons step it up at Lamb; B.C. matmen win five titles Saving its best for the Lamb. The Hastings High School varsity wrestlers won three weight classes and gained eight medals al the L.H. Lamb Invitational Tournament Saturday at Hastings High School. The medals won helped the blue and gold to nail down fourth place in lhe team standings at the always lough event. First-ycar Hastings coach Mike Goggins, who wrestled and officiated previously at the Lamb, now has fond memories of the tournament as a mentor. "This is probably the best we have wrestled all year.” Goggins said. "(Mike) Lipstraw wrestled his best. (Luke) Noteboom had a good day and (Mike Nystrom did well. It was good to see." Goggins said the improvement shown by his squad is nothing small. "As a team. 1 believe lhat we have turned a corner." Goggins said. "We finished fourth, but we were close to second. I'm very pleased." Charlotte's team won lhe overall championship witM 150 1/2 points. Grand Greg Seeber was one of three Saxons to win weight class titles at the Lamb. Seeber here pins Lowell's John McKay in a championship match that concluded in 3:13. Ledge was second with 135 1/2. Lowell third with 132 and Hastings collected 123 1/2 points for fourth place. The Saxons won three weight classes, finished second in two others, collected one third and finished fourth in two. Hastings' champions were Greg Seeber at 103. Luke Noteboom al 160 and Bill Blair at 171. "To come out of here with these champions: I am extremely pleased." Goggins said. "This was our best wrestling." In championship matches. Seeber pinned Lowell's John McKay in 3:13 for his triumph. Noteboom look an 8-4 decision over Delton-Kellogg's Nick Hannar and Blair won a 5-3 overtime championship thriller versus Ionia's Josh Bocks. Delton eagers drop nail-biter By sinking two free throws tn the final five seconds. Parchment came away with a 54-53 home hoop win over DeltonKellogg last Frida) in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. Delton led 17-12 after one quarter and 29-27 at intermission. "At one lime, we were up 24-13. but in (Ik* third quarter we had a stretch lhat we significantly lost our rhythm." Delton 19-11 at 6:03. Then Warner scored a hoop, off an assist from Bowne, lo cut the deficit 19:13 at 4:44. Delton's Nick Hannar met up with Hastings' Luke Noteboom and scored some points against his fellow Barry County wrestling foe. See LAMB... cont’d on page 11 �LAMB, continued from page 10 YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County 1999 Coed Winter Volley ball Standings Team W-L Hastings Mfg............................................. 6-0 Slaughter.................................................4-0 Coleman Agency..................................... 3-1 Hastings Mutual..................................... 4-2 Blair Landscaping................................... 2-4 Flexfab......................................................2-4 Hastings Saxons..................................... 2-4 True Value ...............................................2-4 Cordray Construction ............................. 1-3 The Wolverines....................................... 0-4 Hastings Youth Council's Adult Vollevball League Standings Team W-L Hastings Bunal Vault ............................ 7-2 ICS................................................. Ray James Electromechanical.............. 6-3 Goodenough Goodies............................ 5-4 Cascade Improvements..........................4-5 Quality Roofing..................................... 4-5 Ranger Die, Inc............... ’........................ 2-7 Benner Logging and McDonalds......... 2-7 Adult Basketball League Standings W-L Team Other Body Shop....................................4-0 FlexFab Black ........................................ 4-0 Richies Koffcc Shop............................... 2-0 Blairs Landscaping................................. 2-1 Drill Team ............................................... 2-1 McNeils Law Firm................................. 2-1 Pr Jammers ..............................................1-1 Flood . ........................................................ 1-2 Hastings Merchants ............................... 0-2 FlexFab Red............................................. 0-2 Mainstrcct Savings Bank ...................... 0-2 Lakewood Merchants............................. 0-3 FlexFab Blue ...........................................0-3 Game Results Flexfab (blue) 61 vs. Other Body Shop 90; Blairs Landscaping 59 vs. Flexfab (black) 61. Weather Line Call the YMCA Weather Line 945-2631. if you have questions as to whether a pro­ gram has been cancelled due to weather or school closings. A pre-recorded message will inform you as to which programs have been cancelled. Weather cancellations arc also given to WBCH Radio. 100.1 FM. Cheerleading Clinic A cheerleading clinic for girls who arc 4 years old through 6th gt ide will be con­ ducted at Northeastern Elementary in Hast­ ings. Connie Williams and Tina Eaton will be the cheer instructors. The program will be on Mondays and Thursdays starting Jan. 18 through Feb. 11. The cheerleaders will cheer at the Feb. 12 Hastings J.V. basketball game. The 4 yr. old-1st grade will meet from 3:15-4:00 and the 2nd-6th grade will meet from 4:00-4:45. The registration fee of $15 includes a cheerleading t-shirt. The registration fee and form must be complet­ ed to participate. Registration deadline is Jan. 14. Scholarships arc available. Blair was named the Randy Lydy Memorial award winner, an honor given to the tournaments top matman. It was an honor that Goggins fell was very deserving. "He was well deserving." Goggins said of Blair's final victory on Saturday. "Il was a great match that came down to an overtime in the finals.' Blair pinned his first two Lamb opponents (Delton's Travis Loofboro in 1:4O and Lakewood's Jarrod LaRochc in l:02). He is currently ranked No. 2 at I7I in lhe Michigan Wrestling Association Jan. I0 State poll. Other Barry County champions were Middleville's Brett Wiersma al 119 and Chad Reil at 140. Wiersma look his title with a 10-5 decision against Lowell's Denny Snuffer, while Reil claimed his No. I with a 9-2 victory over Lowell's Tom Oesch. 6-3 "Both (wrestlers) arc really coming on and wrestled well." Middleville Coach Tom Lehman said of Wiersma’s and Reifs efforts at lhe Lamb. "They made major improvements: they knew that il would be lough.” The Middleville team, defending Lamb champions, wound up fifth with 96 1/2 points. It was not the team score that Lehman, or his Trojan wrestlers, were looking for. "We lost four or five, one-point matches in ihe final round," Lehman explained. "Wc lost a lol of close matches that we usually don't lose." Fellow Barry Counly teams Lakewood was sixth with 89 1/2 points and Delton was seventh with 78. Ionia ended up eighth with 32 and Harper Creek was ninlh with 20 1/2. "This tournament is always competitive." Goggins said. "Most people don't know the amount of work that goes into it.” Work was something that many Barry County wrestlers did a lot of last Saturday. In total, lhe four county learns earned two dozen medals. Al heavyweight. Delton's Billy Ferris placed second, while Hastings' Gabe McCarty was fourth. Lakewood's Phil Plo'.vman managed a second place performance at 112 and his Viking teammate. Nathan Boucher, took a third al 119. Middleville's Evan Space also achieved a third al 125. while his Trojan partner Brian McKeown was fourth al 130. Barry Counly was well represented at 130 with McKeown finishing fourth. Hastings* Sam Stafford securine a third and Lakewood's Caleb Tcrpstra taking a second. "I thought Caleb (Tcrpstra) did real good." Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch said. Nystrom not only did well al 135. but earned a runners-up medal for his efforts. With Reil winning at 140. Lakewoods Punch Wddman made it tvo-for-two m the finals and consolation finals tor Barry Counly with a pin in 3:14 against Charlotte's Josh Kramer. Two of the four wrestlers in lhe finals and consolation finals at 145 also came from the area. MiddleGlle's Is Rosales placed second and Delton's Ryan Summers wound up third. Lipstraw gave the Saxons second place points at 152 and Delton's Dana Eari was fourth in the same weight class. Third places were gained by Lakewoods Ron Wierckz. at 160 and LaRochc al 171. Veitch was mostly pleased with the solid efforts turned in by a number of his Viking grapplcrs. "171 was a barn-burner. Jarrod lost in the semis, but still had a good day. (Nathan) Boucher... this is about the best he's performed and Plowman also did well. As a team, we didn't wrestle loo had." Hastings' Mike Pursell collected the team's eighth medal with a fourth place finish, al 189. Pursell edged Middleville's Jeremy Vandefifer 3-2 lo qualify for the medal round. Delton's Jon Haneckow tallied Barry County's 24th medal with a second place effort al 215. Haneckow won a double overtime thriller against Middleville’s Miso Glavan to reach ihe championship against Lowell's Bill Stouffer. Other weight class champions included Charlotte's Troy Gilding at heavyweight. Lowell’s John Mendez al 112. Charlotte's Toby Dickson at 125. Charlotte's Scott Kinney at 130. Grand Ledge's Bryan Beach at 135. Grand Ledge's Tyler Hubert at 145. Grand Ledge's Brian Paff al 152. Charlotte's Josh Brzycki al 189 and Lowell’s Stouffer al 215. Post Lydy Winners: Blair is lhe fourth Saxon to win lhe Randy Lydy Memorial Award. The other three were Ross Brown in 1977. Jack Woltjer in 1979 and Chad Murphy in 1989. Delton's wrestlers have taken lhe award three times: Tim Miller in 1982. Rodd Morris in 1985 and Craig Havens in 1988. Lakewood athletes have received two Lydys: Kyle Durkee in 1991 and Jerry Jordan in 1993. Middleville's matmen have also taken two: jod Appel in 1995 and Spencer Romph (along with Coloma's Lonny Meschino) in 1998. Family Fun Nights Family Fun Nights will be held at Hast­ ings High School on Fridays. Jan. 22. Feb. 19, March 12. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and close at 8:45. Activities include basketball, volleyball, crafts, movie, and roller skating (bring your own skates). Admission is $2 per person or $5 per family. Crafts will cost 25 cents. uenon f jon Haneckow met up with Middleville's Miso Glavan in an overtime thnller that went the way of the Panther wrestler. SAXONS... cont’d from page 10 VanRyn answered with his third trey of lhe first half (22-13 ai 3:20), but Adam Whitney connected for a triple (22-16 at l:07). Jim Storms scored a scoop inside (22-18 at I5.5) and Storms hit two free throws (22-20 with 1.7) to put lhe Saxons back in contention heading into lhe break. Hastings got within one point (24-23) al 6:25 of ihe third quarter when Bowne made a gilding score and added the threepoint charity toss. Later. Bowne tied the score at 27-27 with a slam dunk that came off a sweet dish from Steve Storrs. The Saxons' first lead came at 3:20 when Whitney nailed a jumper to pul his team up 31-29. Hillman re-gained the advantage for the Trojans with a triple (32-31) and Finkbeiner made it a three point cushion (34-3I) with a driving scoop on the next Middleville possession. The quarter, however, ended with Whitney hitting a jump shot (34-33) with l:!0 to go and Whitney connecting on two free throw attempts (35-35) with I4 seconds left. "Wc attacked their press consistently." was how Schils explained the game's second half momentum change. VanRyn opened the fourth frame with a send? for the Trojans (37-35). but Bowne then took over. The 6-4 junior first made a four-point play (39-37) al 6:47 and then nailed two free throws (41-37) to up the Saxon advantage even more. Hastings' lead remained at four or two points for roughly four minutes before Middleville’s Ben Lucas made some noise. Lucas first connected on a basket inside the lane to make it 47-45 with l:57 to play in regulation. Lucas, on lhe next possession, went over Tyson Walther to tie things up al 47-47 with 1:28 remaining. Neither team could muster a point in the final 1:28. so the outcome would be decided in overtime. For Hastings, the overtime would be a joyous occasion. "I thought that we tried a little bit too much, (but) I was pretty happy to gel into lhe overtime." Holzhueter explained. See SAXONS, Saxons tame ‘Cats, 57-11 Despite missing time because of two snow days after the winter break, lhe Hastings varsity wrestling team easily defeated Grand Rapids Northview Jan. 7 by a 57-11 count. Winning weight class matches were Greg Seeber al 112. Carl Caldwell at 119, Sam Stafford at 130, Lucas Waters at 135. Mike Nystrom at 140. Mike Lipstraw at 152. Luke Noteboom at 160, Bill Blair at 171. Mike Purcell al 189. John Kieffer al 215 and Gabe McCarty at heavyweight. Taking junior varsity matches were Chris Brown. Jeremy Bishop. Amanda Lee, Isaac Smith. Paul Coscarelli. Rob Baker. Pat Stephens, Lucas Reaser. Mike Case and Jake Friddlc. Lee not only won her match, hut also holds the distinction of being the first girl ever to compete in wrestling at Hastings High School. Junior varsity wrestlers traveled to lhe Greenville Tournament Saturday, with 13 of 14 Hastings* mat men earning niedals. Champions of their weight classes were Dan Carry, Rob Baker. Paul Coscarelli. Joe Keller and Isaac. Smith. Placing second were Carl Caldwell. Jeremy Bishop and Ryan Rowse. Finishing third were Chris Brown. Mike Case and Jake Friddle. And ended up with fourths were Pat Stephens and RJ. Williams. The Saxons w. . continue O-K White mat action tonight (Thursday. Jan. 14) with a home meet versus East Grand Rapids. Action begins at 6:15 p.m. The junior varsity wrestlers will travel to Eaton Rapids Saturday (Jan. 16) for tournament action. , cont'd on pg. 13 Indoor Soccer League An indoor soccer league is open to 5th and 6th grade boys and girls. Registration form and fee of $30 arc due by Jan. 11. Team formation will be on Jan. 11 at Cen­ tral Elementary School in Hastings from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Scholarships arc available. Volunteer coaches arc needed for this pro­ gram. Saxon Luke Noteboom beat Panther Nick Hannar with an 8-4 decision in the 160-pound weight class finale. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Indoor Soccer Instruction Boys and Girls in grades K-4 arc wel­ come to attend the Saturday morning soccer instruction Hastings High School Gym will be the site starting Jan. 16 and contin­ uing through Feb. 27. Come dressed to play and shin guards arc recommended. The cost is $3 per Saturday or $15 for a six-wcck program pass. Prc-rcgistration is not required. 8-9 a.m.. first grade; 9-10 a.m.. second grade; 10-11 a.m.. kindergarten; 11 a.m.-noon, third and fourth grade. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Heanng on Monday. January 25. 1999. at 7 30 pm in the City Hall. Council Chambers on the Final Special Assessment Roll for construction of the water main in the 700 block of East Thom Street and along Third Street from Thorn Street to Mill Street (See map below) This notice is given pursuant to Article X Section 10 1 and Section 10 2 of lhe Charier of the City of Hastings and Article IV Section 13 107 of the Hastings City Code Wntten comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said heanng should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above , Open Gym Starting Thursday. Jan. 7. join us for bas­ ketball playing at Middleville Middle School Gym. Admission is $1 per player. Middle School age and under will play from 7-8 p.m. and high school age and up from 8-9 p.m. Employment Opportunities The YMCA is currently seeking staff for out summer programs. Positions such as camp counselors, playground counselors, umpires, and swim instructors. Please con­ tact the YMCA office. 945-4574. for fur­ ther information and farms. Got a sports story? Call 945-9554 t The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777 Ervil Manshum City Clerk The Viking Corporation, a manufacturer of valves, sprinklers and related components in the fire protection industry, located in Hastings. Michigan is seeking candidates for the following positions: General Assembly - Consisting of light duty assembly work. Starting pay approximately S9.39 per hour. Positions available for all three shifts. Product Design Engineer - We are seeking a product design engi­ neer with a BSME and experience in fluid control valve design or sim­ ilar area. Candidate should have hands on Engineering experience including: use of AutoCad. Solid Modeling. FEA and Mfg. Processes and be capable of taking projects from concept to market. This posi­ tion will require design and project management for new and existing products, with a team orientation. Programmer Analyst for JD Edwards AS/400 Environment - 4 years programming experience preferred. RPG3 or RPG400 program­ ming experience required. Must possess communications skills to communicate and determine end user requirements. Manufacturing/Distribution experience desired. Human Resources Assistant - Performs a variety of duties, which include personal contact and clerical support to the overall Human Resources function. Excellent data entry skills required. Tools/Press Room Supervisor - The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, and a solid background in tool room operations, punch press operations, die design and maintenance. Quality Assurance Manager - Seeking a candidate to be responsi­ ble for all aspects associated with implementation, maintenance, and improvement of a quality assurance system in a machining and assem­ ble environment. Applicant should have working knowledge of IS09000 or QS90000. A degree and at least five years experience in the quality field is required. We offer an excellent salary and benefit package in a friendly work environment. Interested candidates can submit a cover letter and resume to: The Viking Corporation. Attention: Human Resources. 210 North Industrial Park Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. EOE/M/F/D �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 14. 1999 Gold teams post big hoops wins during week The Hastings eighth grade Gold team defeated Rockford Dec. 7 by a 39-34 score. Dustin Bowman scored 12 points to lead the team. Cullen McKeough and Jake Heuss each added 4 markers. Bowman was 6-for-6 from lhe free throw line and also came down with 7 rebounds. John Deming managed 3 rebounds. 3 blocked shots and 3 assists. McKeough made 4 steals. Twelve of the team's 13 players scored. Hastings also played some solid defense. Grandville won over the Gold Dec. 12 by a 33-20 count. Heuss and Deming each led the Hastings' eagers with 5 points. Aaron Snider was the team leader with 7 rebounds and David Eltzroth collected 6 caroms. BOWLING SCORES Hastings' seventh grade boys basketball players for 1 9£8-99 are (first row. from left) Jacob Tuthill, Jessie Lydy. Josh Bernheisel. Joey Aspinall. Joe Arens. Justin Pratt. Dan Hodges. Eric Schiedel. Bobby Beyer. Nick O'Heran; (second row) Jerry Edmonds. Kody Knickerbocker. Chad Ferguson, Casey Bolthouse. Caleb Case. Daryl Minton. Kyle Arnie. Ryan Ferguson, Robert Fields. Tom Rowse, Tyler Wisniewski; (third row) Coach Pat Coltson. Drew Bowman. Mickey Ray. Adam Case. Sam Acker. Lucas Covey. Andrew Whitney. Scott Larsen. Tyler Tuthill. Nick Gielarowski. manager Doug Matthews and Coach John Johnston. (Photo provided) 7th Grade Gold... The Gold improved to 6-3 with a 27-25 triumph over Rockford on Jan. 7. Drew Whitney topped lhe team with 11 points and Drew Bowman tossed in 10 markers. Josh Bernheisel led Hastings with 6 rebounds and Joey Aspinall collected 5 caroms. Adam Case was the steal leader with 6, whi ‘e Scott Larsen managed 5. Justin Pratt dished out 4 assists. The Gold team improved to 7-3 with a 30-29 viclorv over Grandville Jan. 12. Bowman topped the squad with 10 points. Scott Larsen and Adam Case each chipped in with 4 points. Bowman also made 8 steals and Pratt added 4 steals. The Gold had a team-high 17 steals in total. Bernheisel and Case each pulled dow n 6 rebounds and Larsen dished out a teamhigh 4 assists. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 10-2; Woodmansee Sawmill 7-5: Mosteller Graphics 7-5; Fnends 6 1/2 - 5 1/2: Pin Seekers 6-6: Hast­ ings Bowlers 5-7; Advanced Commercial Printers 3 12-8 1/2; TVCCC 3-9 Men's High Games & Series L. Miller 589; T. Neymeiyer 216-618; J. Bartimus 221-561. H. Bowman 211-577; S. Hause 193-520; G. Snyder 203-513; K Phenix 199. Women's High Games & Series - C. O'Keefe 178; V Cook 165-443: K. Lose 188; B Wilkins 185; D. Service 168. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 50-22; Mace s Ph 44 1/2-27 1/2; Eye and Em 42-30; Valley Realty 41­ 31; Nash ”5" Plus 40-32; Nash Chiro 39­ 33; Lifestyles 38-34; Seeber's 36 1/2-35 1/2; Hallifax 36-36; Misfits 30-42; Farmer's Feed 24-48. High Games and Series - L. Hallifax 208-546; I. Yoder 172-511; F. RuthrufF205492; C. Watson 171-434; D Botimer 152­ 434; D. Keller 164-389; P. Frederickson 169-429; R. Murphy 161-405; M. Snow 152-399; S.; Glasgow 201; S. Pennington 185; M. Matson 182;S. Merrill 177;P.Snyder 150; D. Bums 132. 42-30: Get Lucky's 40-32; Ramblers 37-25; No Whiners 36-36; Ten Pins 34-38. Bad Habn II 34-34. Heads Out 33-39; Missing Two 33-35. Two BK's 32-40. All Bui One 32-40; Cousins 31-41. Scars Service 28 1/2-43 1/2; Rocky 4 25-47; Mercy 23-49. Ladies High Games and Series - S. Smith 169; P Kelly 158; B Roush 187; E. Johnson 216; S Keeler 198; J Madden 198; S. VanDcnbcrg 211; S. Sanborn 179; K. Keeler 169; N. Taylor 151; P Ramey 166; M. Scars 166; R. Brummell 176; D. Bartimus 198; R. Lydy 187; D. Vickers 159; C. Warner 199; T. Heath 167; D Pennington 183; S. Haight 174. Mens High Games and Series - M. Kasinsky 221-598; V Hall 215; S. Keeler 215; T. Heath 213; M. McKcc 232-608; J. Barnum 214; B. Keeler 223-585; D. Service 176; B Madden 208. H. Pcnnmgton 295­ 672; D. Vickers 215-601; B. Cooley 216; M. Keeler 187; J. Zink 192: M Lawson 240-576; R Haight 194. Senior Citizens Jesick 38; Nash 38; M&M's 37; Wood­ mansee 36; Brodock 34; Moucoulis 34; Fnend 34; Snyder 32; No One 31; Hall 31; Vrogindewey 31; Kuempel 28; Wieland 28; Lcthcoe 28; Schlatchcr 27; Brewer 25. Mens High Games and Series - W. Recreation League *3 Freeport Elevator 7; Barry Automotive 6; Fairchild Oil 5; Ball Busters 4; Hastings Bowl 2; Might 5 0. Good Games and Series - D. Lambert 515; E. Jackson 212-515; B. BarkhufT545; J. Buehler 523; J. Buehler 519; B. King 202-511; M. Porritt 520; B. Buehler 507. The eighth grade boys basketball players in 1998-99 at the Hastings Middle School are (first row. from left) manager Jenna Bryans. Nathan Selby. James Kimmel. Colin VanWingen, Brian Baird. Aaron Snider. Cody White. Chris Rounds. Brandon Barcroft. Cullen McKeough. manager Molly Alderson; (second row) Josh Milleson, Justin Halder. Joel Gibbons. Bill Morgan. Brian Hurless. Eli Schmidt. Zack Scott. B.J. Donnini. Andrew Logan. Lonnie Rambin. manager Tyler Jiles; (third row) Coach Stan Kirkendall. Steven Tyrell. Jon Nevins. Blaise Stanhope, Don Converse. Nick Stricklan. John Deming, David Eltzroth. Dustin Bowman. Jake Heuss. Ben Jacobs and Coach Pat Purgiei (Photo provided) ...in need of QUALITY PRINTING? Let us give you a quote. J-Ad Graphics 1952 n. Broadway Hastings, Michigan . .... ........ - .. The Barn County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to sene on lhe follow ­ ing Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning Commission Zoning Board of Appeals Friends of the Court Advisory Committee Parks & Recreation Board Applications may he obtained at the Counly Administrators office. 3“ floor. Courthouse. Hastings and musl be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 29.1999. Golden Anniversary Lecture Series 1048-1998 Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... WOULD TRAVEL SERIES Narrated by... Ted BuMiller "Amazon" Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, January 15 • 7PM Hastings Central School Auditorium As always. For Your Listening Pleasure Entertainment Before the Travel Show Begins and At Intermission. Tickets available it the door All Tlckets^4°° wixm RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public bearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday. January 20. 1999. commencing at 7:00 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the .oilowing: 1. Consideration of the application of Dennts Thiss lor rezoning of property located at 2110 W. Gun Lake Road, described as RUTLAND TWP BEG AT PT ON E LI SEC 14­ 3-9 00 DEG 13 19’ W 1808.22 FT FR NE COR SAID SEC 14 TH SOO DEG 13'19'WALE SEC LI 167 63 FT TH N 88 DEG 49 40’ W 238 85 FT TH N 00 DEG 23 09' E 164.70 FT TH S 89 DEG 20 14* 3 328 34 FT TO POB This property is currently zoned X1* Office Commercial District The applicant seeks rezonmg to the *RR' Rural Residential District. 2. Consideration of the application of David Dykstra for rezonmg of property located on the northwest corner south of M37 al the intersection of M37 and Irving Road, described as RUTLAND TWP COM N 02 DEG 51'40* W 1105 96 FT FR SW COR SEC 4-3-9 FOR POB TH N 02 DEG 51 40* W 1130 09 FT TO CNTRLI HWY M 37 TH SELY AL SD CNTR­ LI 530 FT AL ARC OF CURVE TO RIGHT RADIUS BEING 3819 72 FT CENTRAL ANGLE 07 DEG 57' 00* & CHORD BEARING S 61 DEG 07 36* E 529.58 FT TH SELY 476.31 FT AL ARC OF CURVE TO RIGHT RADIUS BEING 3819 72 FT CENTRAL ANGLE 07 DEG 08 41* & CHORD BEARING S 53 DEG 34 45’ E 476 FT AL SD CNTRLI TH S 50 DEG 00' 25* E 611 94 FT AL SD CNTRLI IRVING RD TH S 05 DEG Ol' 25* E 752 36 FT AL SO CNTRLI TO CNTRLI IRV­ ING RD TH S 89 DEG 30 36* W 534 FT TH N 43 DEG 32 17* W 32 35 FT TO AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LI OF SHORE HATHAWAY LAKE TH FOLLOWING SD TRA­ VERSE LI NWLV TO POB Wednesday P.M. Week of 12-30-98 Hair Care 47-21; Mace's Ph. 43 1/2-24 1/2; Nashville ''5” Plus 39-29; Valley Real­ ty 39-29; Eye and Ent 39-29; Seeber s Auto 35 1/2-32 1/2; Hallifax 35-33: Lifestyles 35-33; Nash Chiro 35-33; Misfits 27-41; Farmer's Feed 22-46. High Games and Series - K. Sutfin 209­ 570; S Glasgow 206-518; S. Merrill 184­ 517; T. Christopher 179-495; D. Seeber 172-490; T Laymancc 172-491; M. Garber 171-480; S Pennington 190-514: M. Wei­ land 163-465; E. Dunham 171-455; B. Johnson 167-452; E. Moore 165-440: C. Bishop 158-438; C. Watson 170-429; K. Becker 168-468: J. Gardner 149-405; R. Kuempel 139-400: R Reichard 154: R. Murphy 148. Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 49-23; 9 and A Wiggle 46 1/2-25 1/2; Brushworks 44 1/2-27 1/2; Late Comers 43 1/2-28 1/2; Thomapple Motors KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Science Paraprofessional. Hastings. Fehsenfeld Center Temporary position. 3-9 hours p/week; must be able to work a flexible time schedule. Responsible for tutoring and lab pre/clean-up before and after lab classes. Lab classes for spring semes­ ter T/Th 8:15 am ■ 10:45 am and 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Required. Associate degree (or coursework equiva­ lent to a minor) in biological/chemical sciences; experience teaching and/or tutoring students in sci­ ence; ability to work with culturally/academically diverse students. Hourly salary $10.00. Letter of application and resume must be received by 4 pm EST on 01/25/99 at... Administrative Services Job #736n, Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue. Battle Creek . Ml 49017-3397 AA/EOE Visiting Nurse & Hospice Services BORGESS HEALTH ALLIANCE OPPORTUNITIES IN HOME HEALTH CARE This property is currently zoned *RE' Rural Estates Residential The applicant seeks rezoning to the R r Single Family Residential District. 3 Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordnances and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Chaiter Township Soard accordingly, either at or following the public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven 7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public heanng to individuals with disabil­ ities individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone num­ ber listed below AH interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above proposed amendments. BARBARA BEDFORD. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 Visiting Nurse & Hospice Services, a provider of quality home health care services in Allegan. Barr)’, Berrien. Cass, Kalamazoo. St. Joseph and Van Buren counties, has the following positions available. Cardiovascular RN: Individuals provide skilled nursing care within the framework of a cardiovascu­ lar specialty. Basic ECG certification is required Days, Evenings & PRN RN: Individuals provide skilled nursing care to patients full or part time Monday through Friday, with flexible weekend rota­ tion Home Health Assistants: Individuals provide personal care and ADLs to patients full time or part time with additional one weekend per month work requirement. Nursing requirements include one year of acute care in a medical surgical setting, or two years of intermittent Home Care, and a current Michigan RN license HHA positions require six months of acute care experience All positions require transportation and a valid driver's license We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to qualified positions Candidates must be open to the continuous chal­ lenges of a dynamic work environment Interested applicants should contact the Human Resources Department at <HO0> 5 i3-1396 for an application or submit resumes to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Services. 3»8 North Burdick street. Kalamazoo. Ml Equal Opportunity Employer Woodmansee 207-546; P. Tcrpcnmg 175; G. Forbey 168-456; C. Haywood 184-495; H. Service 167-484; W. Brodock 188; R. Nash 181-452; D. Hall 171-474; W. Birman 188-497; J Mercer 201-486; R. Schlachtcr 186-500; G. Waggoner 180468; C. Jcsiek 164471; B. Terry 226-580: G. Teachman 197453; A. Brewer 163; N. Thaler 181­ 499. Womens High Games and Series - D Bums 160; G. Scobey 179462; F. Ginbach 178481; J. Arps 156; S. Glasgow 201-525; G. Denny 159. Sunday Night Mixed B.S.crs 45; Nine Out of Ten 45; X-Filers 45; No Telling What 39 1/2; All Mixed Up 38; Thee Froggers 38; WcYc OK 38; Red Dog 33; S & K 31 1/2; HED 31; Thunder Alley 29; Happy Hookers 28 1/2; Fnends 28; Bear Alley 26 1/2: Lucky Strikes 25; Rock Bottom 22. Womens High Games and Series - D. Snyder 259-600; S. VanDenburg 206-590; K. Sutfin 209-577; K. Becker 178498; M. Martin 179485; S Sanborn 168477; L. Falconer 173453; J Buckner 167453; M. Kirchen 178; B. Cantrell 168; M. Simpson 168; N. Taylor 165; D. Dutcher 165; M. Blankenship 160; W Miller 147; L. Rentz 128. Mens High Games and Series - J. Kohler 227-604; G. Snyder 190-513; V Hall 199-511; D. Dutcher 175477; M. Martin 264; J. Barnum 212; T. James 184; E. Bchmdt 181; M. Cross 180; J. James 178; M McLeod 172; B. Heath 167. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 40 1/2-27 1/2; What Happened 39-29; Just Us 36-32; Boomer's Giris 31 1/2-36 1/2; Varneys 31-37; Hast­ ing Bowl 2543. Good Games and Series - M. Atkinson 200-521; H. Service 175466; O. Gillons 160456; B. Estep 162449; I. Ruthruff 159437; D. Mayhew 144420; J. Kruger 138-336; S. Lambert 183; F Rulhruff 175; L. Jackson 168; B. Sexton 146; C. Service 122. Softball, golf coaches sought by Hastings Hastings High School's athletic department is looking for head varsity girls' softball and girls' golf coaches to lead the Saxons this spring. The positions have been posted outside and internally and solid candidates are sought. A letter stating interests or a phone call lo Hastings High School athletic director Steve Hoke is required. The high school phone number is (616) 948-441)9. The deadline to apply for the positions is Tuesday, Feb. 9. D-K to serve as host for MHSAA tournaments With lhe new year conics lhe Michigan High School Alhlelic Association (MHSAA) tournament assignments. For Delton Kellogg High School lhai includes the following three tournaments: Saturday. Feb. 20 — The individual district 17 wrestling tournament. Wednesday. Feb. 24 — The team regional 120 wrestling tournament. Wednesday. March 17 and Friday. March 19 — The regional basketball tournament. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 14 1999 - Page 13 SAXONS, continued from page 11 An 11-0 Saxon run was how the extra four minutes began. Whitney, who scored seven of lhe team's 13 points in lhe extra session, opened with a three-pointer. A block by Jim Storms led to a fast break layup by Luke Warner (52-47) and from there the overtime surge continued. "It was a weird game." Schils explained. "It was ugly al limes, there were some good breaks, some sloppy turnovers and a few four or live minute stretches of good basketball." Schils realizes lhat his Saxons are struggling a bit on lhe offensive side of the floor. “Right now. offensively we're in a little hit of a funk.” Schils said. "We need to start running our offense; when you reverse the ball, good things ha|»t.-n." Middleville's starting guard tandem of VanRyn (18) and Finkbeincr (14) accounted for 32 of the team's 53 points. 61 percent. For Hastings. Bowne scored a gamehigh 21 points and Whitney added 16 markers. Thirteen of Whitney's 16 came after lhe first half. Tlie win over Middleville was a needed one for Hastings following last Friday's 50-43 defeat to Zeeland. Bowne and Whitney also led the team offensively in that game with a couple of 12-point efforts. Hastings will host O-K White fee Forest Hills Central Friday, while Middleville will be al home lo face O-K Blue opponent Spring Lake. The junior varsity contest came out in favor of the visiting Trojans, 52-43. Hastings 60, Middleville S3 (OT) Hastings 6 14 15 12 13=60 Middleville 15 7 13 12 6=53 Hastings: Luke Warner 4 (I) 1-2 10. Tony Bowne 7(3) 4-4 21. Adam Whitney 4 (2) 6-0 16. Steve Storrs I 1-4 3. Jim Storms 2 2-2 6. Tyson Walther 2 0-2 4. Totals: FG 20 (6) FT 14-20=60 Middleville: Dan Finkbeincr 6 2-2 14. Ken VanRyn 6 (4) 2-3 18. Andrew Hillman 4(1) 1-2 10. Ben Lucas 4 3-4 II. Totals: FG 20 (5) FT 8-11=53 East Game Rescheduled: The varsity basketball game between O-K White rivals Hastings and East Grand Rapids, originally scheduled for Jan. 5. will be played Tuesday. March 2 at Hastings High School. Lady Vikes improve at Cereal City Classic BATTLE CREEK — The varsity volleyball team at Lakewood High School continues to make strides toward . being lhe best they can be and Saturday's : Cereal City Classic certainly showed plenty of improvement for Coach Kellie Rowland's Lady Vikings. . Lakewood (25-3. 1-0) made it to the tournament's semifinals and knocked off . the Class A No. 4 ranked team in the p Cereal City marathon event. r "We did real well until lhe very end," 4 Rowland said. “The biggest thing is lhat n we have gone beyond standing still and we're getting better. All of our players continue to get better." ( The tournament began in pool play r| with eight pools being run in total. Lakewood beat Lansing Everett 15-3. 15-3, Northville 15-1, 15-9 and North Muskegon 15-0, 15-6 in pool action to set up a confrontation with Battle Creek Central, ranked No. 4 in Class A. Rowland's crew were up to the challenge and knocked off the Bearcats 5­ 15. 15-8 and 15-9. After losing the first game by 10 points. Rowland told her team that they had nothing to lose and they responded by taking lhe next two games with inspired play. USA Michigan Volleyball coordinator Rob Buck told Rowland how impressed he was with Lakewood's team and said lhat they were "really on." Next up for the Lady Vikes were the Bears of Si. Joseph and the blue and white handled lhat squad in straight games. 15-9, 15-8. In lhe semifinals. Lakewood played Jackson County Western, a team they had not seen in a couple of years. The final result, however, wasn't a good one as the Counly Western prevailed 15-10. 15-13. "No calls went our way." Rowland mentioned. ’’(Still) we broke the line (at the tournament); we needed lo get better." Jennifer Nielsen topped lhe Lady Vikes in kills at the Cereal City with 48 and also collected 11 blocks. Steph Maciasz had 35 kills. Benschoter 25 and Catherine Shellenbarger 22. Benschoter led lhe team in blocks with 16. while Audra Love and Nielsen each had 11 blocks. Blough had 16 service aces and 142 assists to lead the Lady Vikings in both categories. Defense, in Rowland's estimation, has vastly improved for Lakewood's spikers. Area Youth Basketball open campaigns Here are the results from the Hastings Youth Basketball Association for games ( played on Saturday. Jan. 9: Girls 3rd and 4th Grade: A n I excellent defensive effort was given by the Hastings Jaguars in a 26-10 victory Lover Portland. The win made the -orca n squad 3-0. Leann Pratt and Dana Shilling I led the way by both draining a couple of x baskets. Girls 5th Grade: Defense was also a .1 key in this 18-11 Hastings triumph > against Battle Creek St. Philip. Brook I Pierce and Kristal Pond both tallied 8 : points, while Abbey McKeough f. providing a strong rebounding effort. Girls 6th Grade Gold: The gold team played a strong game, but came up short versus Charlotte. 19-14. Katie J Lawrence and Halie Terrel each scored 4 points, while Katrina Jacobs contributed * with a tough defensive outing. Girls 6th Grade Blue: A big game n was had by lhe Hastings eagers in a 38-1 < win over Morrice. Ali Cooney had 13 I • LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mika. Meyers. Beckett aiid Jones. PLC, is at­ tempting to collect a debt and any information ob­ tained win be used for that purpose Default has occurred m the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Sias and Renee Sias, husband and wife, mortgagors, ol 233 South Warren Street. Freeport. Ml 43325. lo Stale Bank of Caledonia, a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, dated July 22. 1996, recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on July 30. 1996. m Liber 668. Page 49 Because of sa<d default, the mortgagee has declared lhe en­ tire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith • As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal interest at the rate of 8 750% per annum and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $6,599 23 No suit or proceeding tn law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pa.: thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sate to the highest bidder at the East Door of County Courthouse. Hastings Ml. on Thursday January 21. 1999. at 2 00 pm The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Village of Freeport. Barry Counly. Michigan and are described as follows Lot 7 of Block 10 of Samuel Roush s Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats Page 23 PPf 08-040-210-007-00 The property is common'? known as 233 South Warren Street Freeport Michigan Notice is further given that the length of the re­ demption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCL 600 3241a m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale Dated December 18. 1998 STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA By MIKA. MEYERS. BECKETT & JONES pic Attorneys for Mortgagee By Mark A Kehoe Suite 700. 200 Ottawa Avenue. N W Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616) 459-3200 (1/14) points and Betsy Acker added 12. Giris 7th Grade: The area hoopsters ran into a very tough Charlotte squad and lost a 27-8 decision. Jami Shilling tallied 4 points for Hastings. Girls 13 and Under: The Roudrunners UI3 team ran their record to 4-0 with a 50-9 triumph over Vicksburg. Kale Martisius scored 20 points and Molly Alderson managed 8 markers. Laura Dipen led the team with 5 assists and 7 steals. Niki Noteboom pulled down 8 rebounds. Boys 3rd and 4th Grade: The Hastings team fell in a close game to Marshall. 22-18. Kyle Beyer had 8 points and Matt Donnini totaled 5. Boys Sth Grade: Hastings got the better end of Morrice. 26-6. Greg Cain was tops for Hastings with 8 points. Eric Laurie. J.J. Quick and Eric Gillespie also contributed to the big win. Boys 6th Grade: A very hot shooting Battle Creek Lakeview beat Hastings volleyball looks for movement, adrenaline Movement and enthusiasm. 1 hose are the are;.s that Hastings Coach Tammy Cairl sees as essential to her volleyball team's overall success. The varsity Saxons<ould use both in their match against O-K White rival East Grand Rapids tonight (Thursday. Jan. 14) at East. Last Saturday, the Hastings' spikers did not have much of either at the always lough Wayland Tournament. Al Wayland Union. Hastings lost to East. Catholic Central and Wayland in poo! play. Service errors were a hindrance versus East, according to Cairl. The team played "scrappy" versus the host Wildcats, but were unahle to record the big spikes. In single elimination play following pool play, the Saxons tangled with lhe Vikings from Wyoming Park playing well in lhe first game, but not as good in the second game. "Were working on serving and movement." Cairl explained "Ourblocking was better than it has been." Cairl remembers one blast from Jenelle Nichols that was inspiring to many pulling for the Saxons. It's the type of spark lhat the coach is hoping to see more of. The host 'Cats won the tournament championship, knocking off a very solid Catholic Central team in lhe finale. In a league match last Thursday. Hastings met up with Northview and lost a 15-8. 15-6 decision. Movement again was a problem, but setting was not. Setter Michelle Griggs "came in and did well" according to Cairl. Following the match with East, the blue and gold spikers will travel lo Grand Rapids Central for tournament play Saturday. Vikings beat Titans in hoops Mau Cramer scored 15 points and Luke Farrell 14 in Lakewood's 52-39 Capital Circuit league victory over Jackson Lumen Christi Tuesday at Lakewood High School. The Vikings led 12-6 after the first quarter. 22-14 at half and 35-32 after three quarters. Lakewood won the battle of the boards, 23-17. made II steals, dished out 18 assists and connected on six three- pointers. Farrell drilled four of the six Lake wood trifectas. Jason Dow was the top rebounder for the blue and while with 7 caroms. Jeremy Frost, Jason Dow and Joel Dow each had 3 steals. Luke Farrell and Joel Dow both dished out 5 assists. Lakewood (3-3 overall and 2-1 in lhe Capital Circuit) will play Friday al Jackson Northwest. ORDINANCE NO. 99-1 CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, its sueccssors and assigns, ihe right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, waterways, and other public places, and lo do a local gas busi­ ness in the TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN. for a period of thirty years. THE TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE ORDAINS: SECTION I GRAM TERM. The TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, hereby grants lo lhe Consumers Energy Company, a Michigan corporation, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called the “Grantee", the right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and sen ices on. along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, waterways, and other public places, and lo do a local gas business in the TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years. , SECTION 2. CONSIDERATION In consideration of lhe rights, power and authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully perform all things required by the terms thereof. Hastings 39-20. Brandon Johnson and Michael Newsted each scored 4 points. SECTION 3. CON DTI IONS, No highway, street, alley, bridge, waterway or other public place used by said Grantee shall be obstructed longer than necessary during the work of construction or repair, and shall be restored to the same order and condition as w hen work was commenced. All of Grantee’s pipes and mains shall be so placed in the highways and other public places as not to unnecessarily interfere with the use there­ of for highway purposes. Toughman, Toughwoman contestants sought Jan. 15-16 SECTION 4. HOLD HARMLESS. Said Grantee shall al all times keep and save the Township free and harmless from all loss, costs and expense to which it may be sub jcct by reason of the negligent construction and maintenance of the structures and equip­ ment hereby authorized. In case any action is commenced against the Township on account of the permission herein given, said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the Tow nship and save it free and harmless from all loss, cost and damage arising out of such negligent construction and maintenance. The Toughman/Tough woman contests, the country's most popular amateur boxing events, return to Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena Jan. 15-16. Promoter Greg Ahrens encourages Barry County residents to enter the contests by calling him at (616) 965­ 7404. Ahrens stated: "Previous Barry County residents have done very well in lhe Battle Creek event. Toughman contest entrants must be over 18 years old. weigh between 160­ 184 pounds for the light heavyweight division and IS5-400 pounds for lhe heavyweight division. The Toughwoman division places all contestants in a single weight division. The heavyweight and light heavyweight champions will each claim a S1 .(MX) cash prize. To be crowned a champion, a boxer must box their way through the single elimination tournament lhat features three, one minute rounds. • The bouts begin al 8 p.m. Jan. 15 and continue Jan. 16 at lhe Kellogg Arena in downtown Battle Creek. Tickets are available at the Kellogg Arena box office. CITY OF HASTINGS SECTION 5. EXTENSIONS, Said Grantee shall construct and extend its gas dis­ tribution system w ithin said Township, and shall furnish gas to applicants residing there­ in in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. SECTION 6. FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE, The rights, power and authority herein granted, are not exclusive. Either manufactured or natural gas may be furnished hereunder. SECTION 7. RATES, Said Grantee shall be entitled to charge the inhabitants of said Township for gas furnished therein, the rates as approved by the Michigan Public Sen ice Commission, to which Commission or its successors authority and jurisdiction lo fix and regulate gas rates and rules regulating such service in said Township, arc hereby granted for the term of this franchise. Such rates and rules shall be subject to review and change at any time upon petition therefor being made by cither said Township, acting by its Township Board, or by said Grantee. PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION 8. REVOCATION. The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject lo revocation upon sixty (60).days written notice by lhe party desiring such revo­ cation. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Heanng on Monday. January 25. 1999. at 7 30 pm in the City Hall. Council Chambers on the Final Special Assessment Roll for construction of the sanitary sewer mam in the 700 block of East Thorn Street (See map below) SECTION 9 MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION. JURISDIC­ TION, Said Grantee shall, as lo all other conditions and elements of service not herein fixed, be and remain subject lo the reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Sen ice Commission or its successors. applicable to gas service in said Township. This notice is given pursuant to Article X. of the Charter of the City of Hastings and Article III. Section 70-67 of the Hastings Code SECTION 10. REPEALER.This ordinance, when accepted and published as herein prov ided. shall repeal and supersede the provisions of a gas ordinance adopted by lhe Township Board on March 3. 1969 entitled: Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777 Ervil Manshum City Clerk AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, its suc­ cessors and assigns, the right, power and authority lo lay. maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on. along, across and under the highways, streets, allcvs. bridges, walcrwavs. and other public places, and io do a local gas busi­ ness in the TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN. for a period of thirty years. and amendments, if any. to such ordinance whereby a gas franchise was granted lo Consumers Energy Company. SECTION 11. EFFECTIVE DATE- This ordinance shall lake effect upon the day after the dale of publication thereof; prot ided, however, il shall cease and be of no effect alter thirty days from its adoption unless within said period the Grantee shall accept the same in vv riling filed w ith the Township Clerk. Upon acceptance and publication hereof, this ordinance shall constitute a contract between said Township and said Grantee. Wc ccrtifv that the foregoing Franchise Ordinance was duly enacted by the Township Board of the I ()WNSHIPOF MAPLE GROVE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, on the 6 day of January. 1999. Rodney Crothcrs. Township Supcn isor Attest: Susan Butler. Township Clerk �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 14 1999 was serving probation for a previous con­ viction of attempting to possess a con­ trolled substance. COURT NCUUS A Hastings man convicted of causing the death of his cousin. Fred Smith, while driving drunk last July will have lo pay $90 per week for five years into a local trust fund for Smith's two daughters. Judge James Fisher ruled Thursday. Darryl Walsh. 32. was also ordered lo spend five years on probation and one year in jail on the conviction. The trust fund arrangement was requested by the brother and sister of Smith, who appeared in court for the sentencing to ask that Walsh not go to jail Walsh had a .15 blood alcohol content when the accident occurred on Thomapple Lake Road in Castleton Township July IK. "I don't think putting him in jail is go­ ing lo rehabilitate him.” said Smith. "The accident hasn't rehabilitated him - he still drinks.” According lo Assistant Prosecutor David Makled. Walsh has demonstrated poor judgment with respect to drinking and driv­ ing. "He hasn't gotten the point and he still presents a danger to society." he told Fishei prior to sentencing. Walsh expressed remorse for the death of Smith and claims he has not been partying and drinking and driving since the accident, saying he has only driven three times. "The last thing I wanted was to hurt an­ other human being." he said. "I'm going to suffer for it lhe rest of my life. Whatever this court does is going to be over -.nd done with, but I'll sutler the rest of my life. I loved that man a/fei I'm very sorry for what happened.** Fisher asked Walsh why he still drinks. "I don't have a drinking problem." he replied. "I watched the news where they re­ ported lhat people who drink one beer a day have less chance of stroke. Alcohol is a le­ gal substance, it's not a need, it's a social thing. Just a beer doesn't hurt anything, it's good for you." Walsh conceded, however, that beer was a problem for him the night of lhe acci­ dent. noting that he had not seen Smith for some lime. The two went overboard drink­ ing as they visited that night, he said. "What do you think you would be look­ ing al if you had killed some stranger or their child rather than having your family members come and beg for mercy?" Fisher asked Walsh. "That’s not what happened, sir," he replied. "No. but that's what I have to be con­ cerned about." Fisher said. "1 think for this type of offense. I would strongly consider a prison sentence. You took a life based on Banner CLASSIFIEDS M..The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 \olioil(ll h/s 17 PEOPLE NEEDED TO LOSE weight, all natural. Doc­ tor recommended, call 612-362­ 4393. I or Rent ( hild ( an- 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT: stove & refrigerator furnished. 422-1/2 W. State Street, call af­ ter 6:00pm. 616-945-5225 LICENSED DAY CARE has full-time openings. Loving and caring atmosphere. Please call Barb at 765-3044. License 8DF080083942. Help \\tinted LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd shift. This well estab­ lished company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 phis upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drug screen. For immediate consid­ eration contact STAFFMARK 725 W. Sate Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or call us at 948-8555.__________________ NANNY/ IN HOME CHILD CARE POSITION: Profes­ sional Hastings couple on Algonquin Lake seeking person to care for our 2 and 4 year old sons in our home. 7:30-5 M-F. Energetic, non-smoker. Moti­ vated individual a must. Serious inquires for this long-term posi­ tioncall 945-8816.__________ BEER WAREHOUSE/ FORKLIFT. To $9.90/hr. ♦ raises & benefits. Many* Permenant* Need ASAP! (616)­ 949-2424, Jobline Fee. APPRENTICE/ ELECnCIAN. To$19.00/hr. benefits. Complete training. Fre­ quent raises. (6I6J-949-2424. Jobline Fee._______________ JANITOR/MAINTENANCE. To $!7/hr. ♦ benefits. Fortune 500 Company! Many needed! (616) 949-2424. Jobline Fee. REGISTERED NURSE: A 30 to 40 hour a week position is available in a Southwest Michi­ gan Mental Health Agency fora licensed nurse. This position will function as part of an interdisci­ plinary treatment team for adults with developmental disability and/or severe mental illness. Applicant must be nurturing, demonstrate skills in assessment and treatment planning, and have a knowledge of developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. Experience working with men­ tal health consumers preferred. Send resume to Barry County Community Menial Health Ser­ vices. 915 West Green Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. No telephone ,alls. Barry County Community Mental Health Ser­ vices docs not discriminate on ihe basis of race, color, national origin, sex. religion, age. or dis­ ability inemploymcnt orthc pro­ vision of services.__________ RECEPTIONIST/ SECRE­ TARY: Immediate opening for a full-time position at commu­ nity mental health agency. Seek­ ing motivated, enthusiastic per­ son with the ability to deal with lhe public Applicant must pos­ sess good telephone and com­ munication skills, organizational ability, word processing skills, and knowledge of general office procedures. Experience pre­ ferred. Send resume to: Barry County Community Mental Health Services. 915 West Green Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. No telephone calls EOE CASHIER-STOCK CLERK­ CARRYOUT. Tom's Market. Hasungs. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, lull medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St.. Freeport. Ml EOE In \h niormin NOW HIRING ALL POSI­ TIONS Apply at KFC 1320 W. State St.. Hastings. RECEPTIONIST- Opening in a Vermontville area industrial company for a receptionist. Can­ didate needs: phone skills, cus­ tomer service, some computer skills, ability to use fax machine, copier, and other automated of­ fice equipment. Pay starts at $7.00/ph with possible hire-in opportunity. MACHINE OPERATION AND ASSEMBLY- A SE Grand Rapids automotive com­ pany is looking for assemblers and machine operators on all shifts. Duties include light as­ sembly of small automotive parts, plastic injection machine operation, and press operation. Must have high attention to de­ tail and good finger dexterity. All positions are long term to possible permanent. Must be willing to work overtime. Pay increases based on work perfor­ mance! For immediate consid­ eration. apply at MANPOWER of Hastings. 127 N. Market St. 948-3000 E.O.E. MACHINE OPERATORS/ ASSEMBLERS- Local indus­ trial company in need of lathe operaton and assemblers. Must have a good attendance record, and be willing to learn new skills. Duties will include working with rubber products, and measuring tools. All shifts available, pay starts at S6.50/ph. Possiblility for permanent hire. Call MAN­ POWER 616-948-3000. or visit us at 127 N. Market St., Hsatings, ML________________________ ACCOUNTING/ RECEP­ TIONIST- Lake Odessa com­ pany has an immediate opening for a person with accounting background, general office, and receptionist skills. Position re­ quires working alone, and set­ ting own pace. Must be efficient and able to complete tasks with little direction. Resume required. Call MANPOWER today at 616­ 948-3000.________________ ASSEMBLERS- Hastings and Vermontville companies need assemblers. Must have excellent attendance records, and good recommendations. I st shift open­ ings. hourly pay starts at ph. Must submit resume, and application to MANPOWER of Hastings. Call today al 616-948­ 3000.____________________ DATA ENTRY- Hastings area company is in need of data entry applicants. Must have basic data entry experience, good atten­ dance records, and good recom­ mendations. A resume and apBication must be submitted to ANPOWER of Hastings. Call 616-948-3000. LOCAL BEVERAGE DE­ LIVERY to$50K/yr. ♦benefits and Co. Vehicle. Need now! Will train! (6161-949-2424. Jobline Fee. CABLE INSTALLER On job training. Up to $l.000/wk. Set own hours. (6l6)-949-2424. Jobline Fee. PAID TRAINING FOR direct care workers to work with per­ sons with developmental dis­ abilities Up lo 18 hours per week, variable shifts, starting wage at $7.32. Must be 18. have diploma or GED and current drivers li­ cense. Call 616-945-9613. IN LOVING MEMORY ofour dear wife, mother & grand­ mother who left us January 14, 1993. William Cramer Fam­ ily- PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimate*. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assislant. Call 945-9888._______ ATTENTION LAND CON­ TRACT HOLDERS! Are you receiving pay ments?Gcl cash for your LAND CONTRACT. Call toll free 1-888-332-3488. HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES". HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948*093. / or Sule 911 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS made while you wait- $20.00each-2 or more $18.00 each. Great gifts. Action Signs 1011 E. State St., Hastings 948-8618 or toll free 888-577­ 7446.____________________ selfishness." Instead, however. Fisher followed the prosecutor's recommendation, based on lhe wishes of the family, he said. "This is obviously a terrible tragedy." said Fisher. "Anyone could have been killed in this situation." hi other court business: • Kenneth Richard Koan. 42. of Hastings is scheduled to be tried on eight counts of first degree and three counts of second de­ gree criminal sexual conduct with a boy under lhe age of ,3. 12 counts of first de­ gree child abuse and being a habitual of­ fender on Jan. 26. Koan is accused of forcing his two sons to have oral and anal sex between 1987 and 1995 and of causing injuries to the older son during an altercation. If convicted, he could spend a maximum of life in prison. • Lydia Spooner. 42. who was to appear for a pretrial hearing on charges of kidnap­ ping and assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, did not ap­ pear for the hearing. Fisher issued a bench warrant for lhe ar­ rest of the Battle Creek woman, accused of helping her son. Matthew Fletcher. 15. force his ex-girlfriend into a pickup truck by driving the pair through Hastings as he allegedly struck the girl Oct. 16. However, Spooner now is scheduled for a sentencing on Jan. 21. according to court documents. No other information was available at press time. • Anthony Falvo. 28, of Delton, stood mule to drug charges and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. He is scheduled for a pretrial hearing Feb. 25. • Tim Wymer. 34, of Hastings, charged with extortion and aggravated stalking, is expected to be tried on the charges March 8. il was decided at a pretrial hearing Thursday. If convicted, he could spend a maximum of 25 years in prison. • Brian Miner. 29. of Plainwell, was sen­ tenced to 90 days in jail for probation vio­ lation. At lhe end of his sentence, he will be unsuccessfully discharged from proba­ tion. He is on probation for a previous convic­ tion of attempted larceny over $100. • Tim Wallace. 20, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to probation violation and to aggra­ vated assault. A $1,500 bond was set and a Jan. 11 hearing was scheduled. • Carl Junior Pickens. 38. of Hastings, pleaded guilty to attempted breaking and entering a motor vehicle and taking items worth more than $5 and to probation viola­ tion. Pickens admitted to Fisher that he opened the door of a truck and took some socKet wrenches. He is scheduled to be sen­ tenced Jan. 21. • Michael Jeffrey Hall. 36, of Shel­ byville, was sentenced to 90 days in jail on a conviction of probation violation. Hall 12X22 BEAUTIFUL LIVING ROOM CARPETING (3 weeks old), cost $300.00. sacrifice $75.00, 1-517-694-0335 BEDROOM OUTFIT: 6 DRAWER DRESSER with mirror, matching headboard and queen Sena mattress set, "like new", must sell! $175.00.1-517­ 337-3054. GORGEOUS DAYBED, WHITE & GOLD trim with mattress still in plastic, like new! cost $450.00 new. sacrifice $175.00, 1-517-541-1109. KING SIZE DELUXE PIL­ LOW TOP mattress set & frame, “brand new”! cost $1100.00, sac­ rifice $350.00 or consider waterbed in trade. 1-517-541­ 1109. 3 RADIANT HEATERS. NATURAL GAS, 60.000BTU, 1 YEAR OLD, 99% EFFI­ CIENT. S250/EACH OBO. CALL 945-9340, AFTER 6:00PM. Mobile Home\ ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604 FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. I-8OO-672-96O4. REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604 ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes. 1-800-968-7376. IS YOUR CREDIT BAD? Having trouble financing a home or a car? If so call Karl 616-664­ 6988 For years of easy rockin’, make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. U.S. Savings Bonds are safe — they’re backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. They're also guaranteed to eam interest. And they're both easy to buy — get them where you work or bank — and easy to afford. You can buy them for‘as little as 525. Ask your banker or your employer about including U.S Savings Bevis in your retirement savings program For a recorded message of current rate information, call I-800-4US BOND 1-800-487-2663 W^TXIO.BONDS A puNu of thi' ncuvpaper • Timothy Sullivan. 38. of Hastings, was ordered to continue probation until July 7. 2000. and to serve four months in tail for probation violation. • Paula Sadler. 22. of Vermontville, was given a one-year delayed sentence for shoplifting from a Hastings store on Nov. 10. 1998. If successful under the terms of lhe delayed sentence, she can plead to a lesser charge on Jan. 6. 2000. • Mark Koemke. 40. of Dexter, appeared in Barry County's 56tli District Couft Wednesday 2 1/2 hours late for a pretrial hearing on a charge of being in possession of an unlicensed pistol. But because he had not retained an attorney, the hearing was postponed until Jan. 26. Koernke. also known as "Mark of Michigan." a nationally known mililia fig­ ure. was arrested in Hope Township by Michigan State Police while on the lam from Washtenaw County charges. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 14 1999 - Page 15 Jefferson Street Gallery to show student artwork Folk group to play for Right to Life Art work representing Battle C reek. Bronson. Delton. Hillsdale. Middleville. Pcnnfield and Springfield schools will be on display at the Jefferson Street Gallery in Hastings from Tuesday. Jan 19 through Saturday. Jan. 30. The annual Michigan Art Education Association Region 4 exhibit will showcase the works of students in kindergarten through 12th grade, submitted by associa­ tion member teachers from C alhoun. Barry. Branch and Hillsdale counties. The student work will be judged at the local level by Sharyn Austin, retired Battle Creek Public School an teacher and fine arts’ supervisor, and presently' arts educa­ tion project director for the United Arts Council. Selected pieces w ill go on to state jurying in Lansing for elementary and mid­ t “Madison Greene." an aggressive uacoustic ensemble will share their passion in concert Wednesday. Jan. 20. at Thornap­ ple Valley Church from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m Sponsored by Barry County Right to Life I fin reflection and observance of 26 years of I 'legalized abortion in the United States. | J these six like-minded, purpose-driven indi- llviduals collectively call their music. I’“aggressive acoustic spirit folk" They prei'sent a home-grown. unique style, ranging • [from quiet solo guitar ballads to full blown } Jdriv mg drum circles. | * Madison Greene attempts to capture the » attention of its audience. Five of the six members play percussion and share vocals. Instruments include Mohn, mandolin, hand drums, guitar, bass, harmonica and didjeridoo. Traveling from Taylor. Mich . Madison Greene recently performed at the Right to Life of Michigan annual state conference in Battle Creek. The concert is free of charge and open to people of all ages. A love offering will be taken during the performance to benefit the family of Steve Fcldpausch. who has Lou Gchng's Disease. Financial contnbutions also may be sent directly to Barry County Right to Life. 416 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Designate Steve Feldpausch and his family on any donations mailed in. Madison Greene also will be featured in concert in Lake Odessa Sunday. Jan. 24, at St. Edward's Catholic Ch irch. starting at 2 p.m., sponsored by the Lakewood Right to Life affiliate “Barry County Right to Life would like you to think of the significance and conse­ quences of our U.S. Supreme Court’s deci­ sion to overturn [then] current state laws and rule to allow abortion lawful through­ out the entire nine months of pregnancy as of Jan. 22. 1973 " said RTL President Joan­ na Haddix. “To this day more than 35 mil­ lion American children have been destroy ed. 1500 of them from Barry Coun­ ty in the past 17 years. “Now. 26 years later, wc can turn on our television and see a bona-fide killing, by a man some call ‘Doctor' during prime-time, no less (Jack Kevorkian on *60 Minutes’). Wc are r.umb to the atrocities surrounding Tax help available to seniors, needy The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, provides free tax help to middle and low income people with special attention tc those age 60 and older. Volunteers arc trained to complete basic income tax forms and answer tax questions. Since its start in 1968. AARP Tax-Aide has helped more than 25 million taxpayers and is a confidential service supported by peo­ ple in the the local neighborhood. The program will start during the last week in January' and continue through the middle of Apnl or for as long as requests for help warrant. • In Hastings at Hidden Valley Estates on Wednesdays, starting Feb. 3. from 9 a.m. to noon. No appointment is necessary. • In Hastings at the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging Thursdays, starting Jan. 28. from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. Also on Fridays for Michigan taxes only, starting Jar. 29. from 9 a.m. lo noon. No appointment is necessary. • In Nashville at the Castleton Township Hall Wednesdays, starting Jan. 27, from I Madison Greene members are Julia Calcutt, Melissa Blair. Michael Blair. Bone. Erin Zindle and Jason Beck. us. Feigning ignorance, citing ‘choice’ above the right to life, devoid of conscience and nol concerned enough about the dAigers and risks, we remain silent. “Love the baby that you have helped cre­ ate.’’ Haddix added. “Love your family, unconditionally. Love yourself, without fault. Love others; lift them up, help them out. Love life. Isn’t it short enough without lhe aide of others? Choose life." to 4 p.m. Appointments should be made by calling the Nashville village office al 852­ 9544. • li. Middleville al the Middleville village offices Tuesdays, starting Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to l:30 p.m. Call 795-33X5 for an appointment • In Caledonia at the Community Educa­ tion Building Mondays, starting Feb. I. from I to 4 p.m. Appointments arc pre­ ferred and may be made by calling 891­ 8117. In addition to the current year’s blank forms, taxpayers arc urged to bring a copy of 1997 returns as well as information about 1998 taxable income and deductions. This would include al) W-2 forms showing salary and wages*, unemployment compen­ sation statements. SSA-1099 forms for Social Security benefits. 1099 forms show­ ing pensions, interest, and dividends. If eligible for any Michigan tax credits, taxpayers should also bring information about amounts paid in 1998 for property or rent, heating costs, and prescriptions and drugs. NURSE NEEDED FOR A BUSY HASTINGS PHYSICIAN’S OFFICE SUBSCRIBE ...to The Hastings BANNER and be informed. Part-time • 2-3 Days Per Week Please send resume to. Ad #623, c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 ___________________________ i---------------------- ^ornapple Need Your Windshield LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby giv^n that the Barry County Planning Commission wih conduct a public hear­ ing for lhe following Special use Permits REHEARING CASE NO. SP. 11-98 - Elbert and Judith Black, (applicants) LOCATION On Fisher Road on the West side between State and Coats Grove Roads in Sec 11. Hastings Twp PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for a private road serving more than four (4) parcels CASE NO. SP 1-99 - Pajunen-Dykstra. LLC. (applicants; Dave Dykstra & Victor Pajunen, (property owners) LOCATION OH West State Road going South onto Stanton Drive then West on Hidden Hollow Drive in Sec 33. Irving Twp PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for a private road serving more than four (4) parcels CASE NO. SP 2-99 - Gale Briggs, (appli­ cant); Ronald & Anna Bender, (property own­ ers). LOCATION On the South side of Lacey Road on the Northeast corner of Lacey and Guy Rds in Sec 10. Assyna Township PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for the extraction and processing of sand and qravel CASE NO. Sp. 3-99 - Rhonda VanderMeulen, (applicant); Julie VanderMeulen. (property owner). LOCATION At 2502 Solomon Road on the Southeast comer of State and Solomon Roads in Sec 33 of Irving Twp PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for an indoor riding arena and to board horses (W) CASE NO. SP. 4-99 - Sandra VanDenburg, (applicant LOCATfU.*.' At 1241 East Street Rd on the North side between the city limits and Powell Rd in Sec 9 of Hastings Twp PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation to sell tack and acces­ sories in a detached accessory building MEETING DATE Janua<y25 1999 TIME 7 30pm PLACE Community Room in the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court St Hastings. Michigan Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commis­ sion members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or taxed to 616-948-4820 The special use applications are available for pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning OHce. 220 W State St Hastings Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p m (closed between 17-ipm ) Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further in­ formation The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for lhe hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meetmg/hearmg upon ten (10) days notce to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids Or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown County Administrate 220 W State Street Hast­ ings Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Nancy L Boersma I iBarry County Clerk (1/7) dle school exhibit... as well as fhe Michigan Youth Arts Festival Exhibit in Kalamazoo for students in grades IO through 12 Work chosen for state level exhibition is based on the quality of production for the students age. unique images that avoid stereotypes and that reflect student learning and thinking The purpose of the event is to recognize creative ability and lo demon­ strate student learning from kindergarten through 12th grade. JcfTcrson Street Gallery, owned by Pat Scnsiba. is located on JcfTcrson Street near Court Street in Hastings. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 8 p.m The Gallery is closed Sunday and Monday. For further information, call Kay Doyle at (6I6) 758-3II6 or Jefferson Street Gallery, 948-0095 or Auto Class Replaced? When you get it replaced by the Experts 3-11 RN SUPERVISOR at Burkey's you will get.......... ♦ Experienced Expert Installation We currently have one full time opening on our 2nd ♦ Fast Friendly Service shift for an RN Supervisor. Candidates should have LTC and supervisory experience. Interested candi­ * Direct Insurance Billing dates should submit a completed application with * Highest Quality Glass and Material attached resume to the Director of Nursing. ♦ Guaranteed Workmanship Thornapple Manor • Free Mobile or Pickup and Delivery Call - 616-945-5085 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE Burkey Sales 6t Service, Inc. 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STAD«UVSEAT!U3r<TAi 50 JC JULIA ROBERTS (?G-13 cfii5 05 7X 955 SATS’.*ttIS 240 $05 'X 955 T0M HANKS-PG TMLRS4 55 7 10 9 25 Ml the latest tanking tcchnokigv along with the personal service vou re accuM.*ncd to Un- Stale Bank of i'.ileiiitna- Service you deserve from |**o|ile you trusi-since 1901 Member Feae'a' Rese've & FD’C L V iFREE 48 OX. POPCORNt Main Office H<iu .IcJvTti mil bin fTrrJf State Bank of Caledonia DuHcm Office <C7tMac!il.n>Bo.» WNCU1S.SJL Cakdimu. Ml 4M.CIC, WIJMI.e IXmov Ml 4wc|6 Vlcdclk-cilk Office <ll> ArtcM«> MckUcolk- Ml W.W 4 Kalamazoo Office H’S Wonsfee Kakraizm Ml • ■Wir ifclkc JKI.TCMO �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 14. 1999 Snowstorms create hazard for kids walking to school Dan Cook Aaron Steensma Bradley Martin Hastings post expands force from 15 to 18 The Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police received three new troopers this week as part of an effort lo expand the local staff from 15 to Ik. said F/Ll. Commander Gary Newell Tuesday. "Periodically, the department looks al lheir deployment of personnel and through a model, decide how many people should be stationed. Newell said Factored into that model are lhe num­ ber of miles palrolied. local resources and lhe complaint load. Newell said. Newell said his slaff level was set at 15 in 1995 and in 1996. lhe Hastings post was given Orangeville. Thornapple, Prairieville and Yankee Springs townships lo patrol, areas ormerly covered by the Wayland post. "They do evaluations every so often and those additional areas had never been fac­ tored into our allocation of officers." he S.lll All three new troopers graduated from the 117th Michigan Stale Police Trooper Re­ cruit School Jan. 8 and began patrol duties in Barry County this week. Troopers Pan Cook. Bradley Martin and Aaron Steensma were among 96 graduating during special ceremonies in Lansing. Cook, a native of Dowagiac, is a gradu­ ate of Dowagiac Union High School and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He has an associate degree in law enforce- ment. His parents. Pan Sun and Earvin Cook, reside in Dowagiac. Trooper Cook and his wife. Jennifer, have one child. Martin, a native of Royal Oak. is a grad­ uate of Royal Oak Kimball High School and Michigan State University. He has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and his parents. Evelyn and Craig Marlin, live in Royal Oak. Steensma. a native of Cassopolis, is a graduate of Ross Beatty High School and have sidewalks in Imnl and some clder^ Eilllnr residents aren't phvsicallv able to shovel snow I feel for you.” Campbell said. ”1 knoj what you're up against. But even putiinf up an ordinance isn't going to get idcwalk cleared." Mayor Pro Tern asked it it was possible lo get local scouts to help with clcarug snow from sidewalks Gray said the City of Lansing has a pr<> gram in which it clears the snow in tro£ The recent snowstorms have done more than snarl traffic, cancel activities and force people to be homebound, They've also en­ dangered children who walk lo school, the Hastings City Council learned Monda) night. Lli/abeth Gray, who lives on South Hanover Street, told the council lhat be­ cause mans sidewalks have not been shov­ eled. her 5-y car-old child has been forced to walk to school on the road. which she con­ siders dangerous tor a little one. "I’m worried that my 5-ycar-old is going to get hit by a car." she said "I don't think small children should have to walk on the road. She said taking lhe child lo school in a ca.- is not an option she can afford. When she asked the council lo do some­ thing about the situation. Mayor Frank Campbell said tlte city does not have an or­ dinance mandating residents to clear lhe sidewalks in front of their homes, and if it did. it wouldn't do much good. He added that the city's lop priority immediatelv al­ ter a winter storm is to clear the streets. He noted that some residences don I even Indiana University. A former Cass County Sheriffs Deputy. Steensma has a bachelor's degree in public affairs with a minor in criminal justice. His parents. Barb and David Steensma live in Cassopolis. sbach’s First Annual bv David T. Young of residences and then sends hoincowne£ the bill. City Manager Howard Penrod said. don't have the manpower or staff to do it£ It's very difficult for a small city lo cvcji contract (for snow removal service... nt best situation is for the community lo the best they can to clear «nit lheir walks. Gray noted that in days gone h). pcopp used to shovel lheir sidewalks more oftenj "When I u as a kid. people just went arfi did it. she said. 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Dreisbach SALES STAFF: DON GENTRY, GLENN WAGER, CHRIS SILVERMAN, DAVE WALLEY Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck Call 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition. Mon.&’ Tues., (616) 9464000Today ton tree 1-888-494-5539 Mon.&W Tues., Thufs. s � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-01-21.pdf dcc0a732daf688d18c543f22a0466f3b PDF Text Text Retiring clerk reflects on years HHS student broadcasts start shine in Delton See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 5 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1999 VOLUME 146, NO. 3 PRICE 50- News Debbie Smith is new county clerk Briefs: | Shelter 2000 ; group to meet ■: The building Irak! committee for the . < new animal shelter for Barry County ; will meet at 6'30 p m. Thursday, Jan. • 21. at the Ccenmission on Aging. 120 : N, Michigan. Hastings Some fund-raising events have be­ gun and future fund-raisers are being planed. More than S500 was collected in the most recent drive the blizzard weekend of Jan. 1 The current animal shelter is located a 825 W. Apple St in Hastings. The public is welcome to stop in and look a the present facilities. The shelter committee and supportas are attempting to have a new shel­ ter built a the north end of Industrial rPak Drive. ■ New library panel j to meet Monday ; The newly-formed Hastings District i Library Planning Committee will meet al 6.3C pm. Monday, Jar. 25, at the lower lew1 meeting room in the new MainStrce. Bank on West Slate Street For more information, call die Hast­ ings Public Library at 945-4263. Financial Aid Night is Jan. 27 — The Hastings High School Counsel­ ing Department has arranged for Kel­ logg Community College's Financial Aid Oft>cc lo conduct a Financial Aid Night a 6:30 Wednesday. Jan. 27. the . KCC Fehsenfcld Center. 2950 Gun 'Lake Real ‘ The session will include a general overview of the Financial aid system, as well as «ep-by-stqi instructions for completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Those attending are encouraged to bring their questions. Financial infor­ mation and application forms. Student artwork to be on display ! The Jefferson Street Gallery in Hast­ ings will have students' artwork from Delton. Middleville. Battle Creek. Bronson. Hillsdale. PennField and Springfield schools on display from now through Saturday. Jan. 30. The annual Michigan Art Education Association Region IV exhibit will showcase works of students in grades K-1X submitted by association mem­ ber leachers in Barry. Branch. Hillsdale and Calhoun counties. The works will be judged at the lo­ cal level by retired art teacher Sharyn Austin of Battle Creek and selected pieces will go on lb state jurying in by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Debbie Smith of Woodland, who has worked for the county for 25 years, has been appointed Barry County Clerk Her appointment, which becomes effec­ tive Feb 1. was made by Circuit Court Judge James Fisher and was announced Fri­ day at the retirement open house for outgo­ ing clerk Nancy Bocrsma. Smith had been recommended by Bocrsma for the post when Bocrsma turned in her resignation for health reasons mid­ way through her four-year elected term Under Michigan law. Fisher has the sole responsibility to fill vacancies in the office of county clerk, but be said he consulted with Family Court Judge Richard Shaw and Chief District Court Judge Gary Hol­ man before making the decision. AU were in agreement that Smith should be ap­ pointed. Fisher said Smith has worker1 in the clerk's office since Dec. 4. 1980. when Norval Thaler was county clerk. Five years later, he named Smith to serve as his first deputy clerk and she lias continued in that position ever since. "We believe that Debbie will continue the cooperative atmosphere and altitude which the court has enjoyed with Nancy, and dial she lias the experience and qualifi­ cations necessary to keep the county clerk's office operating al a high level in the 21st century." Fisher told the standing-roomonly gathering last Friday. Smith "is knowledgeable in all areas of the clerk's duties, which are varied and im­ portant." Fisher continued. "Those duties range from overseeing all elections to fil­ ing all court documents in our circuit and family divisions, to maintaining birth, death and marriage records She has also spent much of her time in die area of pay­ roll. accounting and employee benefits "We feel khat she (Smith) is extremely well qualified to continue the legacy of Norval Thaler and Nancy Bix’tsma. and she also enjoyed the support of numerous county officials and employees, including Nancy herself." he said. "I feel it's quite an honor." Smith said this week of her appointment "I fully in­ tend to maintain the excellent cooperation See CLERK, continued on page 2 going to mediation Rutland, by Shelly Salser Staff Writer Three individuals have been appointed by the Barry County Trial Court to mediate an ongoing dispute over the extension of wa­ ter and sewer services between the City of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township, Rutland Township Supervisor Bob Edwards said at a meeting last week. "We are going forward in our case with the city," he said, referring to a lawsuit the township Bled last July in an attempt to force city compliance with a 1992 wastew­ ater service agreement which be says states that the city would provide no more than 100,000 gallons of wastewater treatment per day. The mediators, Carl Freed, Robert Bcndzinski and Teresa Decker, are uninter­ ested panics from other cities, including Detroit and Grand Rapids, Edwards said "All three have expertise in utilities," he told the board. "It will be up to the media­ tors to interpret the contract." It was unclear when mediation is set to begin, but according to a court record, the First session possibly could be held at a set­ tlement conference scheduled for 2:30 pm. Thursday. March 25. The mediation will be the second attempt to get both parities to agree to a compro­ mise in extending water and sewer service to the township. Probate Judge Richard Shaw mediated with both parties and with Hastings Town­ ship officials early last year to reach a ten­ tative nlan seemingly agreeable to all skfcs. Debbie Smith (center) has been appointed Harry County Clerk to fill the vacancy created by the resignation al Nancy Boersma. In the photo. Smith is flanked by outgoing clerk Nancy Boersma and Circuit Court Judge James Fisher, who made the appointment. Tilings crane Things aiimc to io a head in 11997 997' when »rhen Wal-Mart announced plans to build a retail store at the comer of M37/M-43 and Heath Road in the township and asked for water and sewer services, but was rebuffed be- cause the city said die Wal-Mart location was not part of a specified service district agreed Io in the 1992 contract. After efforts to-resolve the matter. Rut- See RUTLAND, continued on page 2 Barry County woman is recovering from tainted meat Retired Rutland Township Clerk. Barbara Bedford Tliat plan would have allowed the city to cxicnd water and sewer services to residen­ tial, school and governmental customers for double the service rates charged lo city residents. Tl»c service^ would have <vxii provided to commercial and industrial customers for the same rates, plus a fee equal to four mills. But that plan dissolved when the Hast­ ings City Council unanimously rejected the agreement on March 9, 1998. The two parties have been at odds over extension of water and sewer for a long time. A 75-year-old Barry County woman is recovering at home after being hospitalized last week for listeriosis, a sometimes fatal disease linked to contaminated meal. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, came down with the disease after she consumed some meat that was traced lo Bil Mar Foods of Zeeland, said Margaret Wood, a nurse and communicable disease coordinator with the Barry-Eaton District Heal lit Department. A number of people have contracted lis­ teriosis. which is caused by bacteria in lite ground or in food. Ten people have died from the disease, according to reports. Wood said the incubation period for the bacteria can be as few as three days, but as long as 70. She said people who are in the greatest danger are the very young, the el­ derly and those who have compromised immune systems. Wood said die symptoms include sudden fever, an intense headache, nausea, vomit­ ing. delirium and coma. The latter two arc connected with the bacteria being involved with the meninges (brain), and causing complications such as encephalitis. Ilie Health Department lias received a warning about several different foods pro­ cessed at the Bil Mar plant. They are hot dogs and packaged meats with the serial numbers EST-261 or 6911. Hygrade Ball Park Franks. Bil Mar Bryan Bun Sized Franks, Bryan ihree-tb. Club Pack hot dogs. Grillmastcr hot dogs. Mr. Turkey processed meats, Sara Lee deli meats and Sara I xc I Ionic Roast brands. The identify­ ing axles tire "Sell by" dates before Feb. 25. 1999 Anyone with these products may take them back to where (hey purchased them and they will he refunded. Wtxid said she is not sure how the meat became contaminated She urged anyone who has consumed tliesc products and lias experienced symp­ toms should get in touch with their physi­ cian and gel a diagnosis. Tlxisc who have questions may call Bil Mar Foods loll free at 1-800-247-8339. Lansing for elementary and middle school exhibits and to Kalamazoo for the Michigan Youth Ans Festival Ex­ hibit for grades 10-12 Jefferson Street Gallery hours are T uesday through Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. The gallery is closed Sun­ days rind Mondays. For more information, call Kay Doyle at <6161758-3116 or the Jeffer­ son Street Gallery at ‘MR-0095 i More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 3 IVednesday’s (Vinter Wonderland.. Rising temperatures Wednesday created fog when warmer a..- aloft collided with colder nr near the ground. The fog not only delayed the opening ol area schools for a few hours, h also created a thin coating of ice on trees, wires, fences and other ok<door objects Trees in the above phr-to, taken looking west across M-37 on the south end of Hastings, took on a ghostly appearance �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 21. 1999 Rutland, Hastings going to mediation, continued from page 1 land filed the lawsuit claiming that the city is operating a municipal water system in Rutland widuiul a franchise from the town­ widiout the consent of (the city.)" She also contended dial extension of the current service area could cause the daily­ sewage flow to exceed 100.000 gallons per day. the limit the township agreed to six years ago. She said. "('The township) is attempting to force (die city) to extend services beyond an agreed upon service area which could ex­ ceed the projected flow rale in violation of the contract between die parties." In oilier business al last week's meeting, the Rutland Pawnship Hoard: • Accepted the resignation of Township ('lerk Barbara Bedford, who has served the township for 12 years Edwards was the only members voting no. The board agreed to appoint deputy clerk Robyn McKenna lo fill the position undl the year 2(XX) election. "The past years working for the town­ ship have been very rewarding with all the ship. It seeks permanent injunction against the city’s current utility extension policy and declaratory judgment in favor of the town­ ship. But the city, in its countersuit, denies any obligation lo provide the utilities, ex­ cept what was agreed to in 1992. and ar­ gues that any damages that have occurred to the township "arc a result of the plaintiffs own actions." Furthermore. the city contends that "the plaintiff (RuUand) is chargeable with im­ proper conduct with respect to the same transaction involved in this litigation " Ilie city claims that it has provided waler service to certain buildings in Rutland Township for more titan 20 years and sewer service since 1987. all with the permission and assistance of the township. City attorney Stephanie Fekkes has said that " ...the wastewater service agreement entered into on Sept.. 9. 1992, between the parties expressly slates that wastewater treatment service shall not be extended New Rutland Township Clerk. Robyn McKenna "She's (Barb Bedford) been a very very active and dedicated individual. I tried to talk her out of it (retiring) but it's not working. We accept her resignation with regret." - Bob Edwards wonderful people I have met and watching county lo comply with a contract with the township grow io a great place lo live, work and raise a family." said Bedford, who served as trustee and as deputy clerk before being elected clerk in 1986 McKenna lias been Bedford's deputy c*erk for one year, has served as administrative assistant to the supervisor and Planning and Zoning Commission and has been deputy treasurer, all since joining (he township staff in 1993. She has attended Michigan State Univer­ sity’s Municipal ('lerk’s Institute and pre­ viously worked for five years as the City of Coopersville deputy deik. "Robyn is very knowledgeable in all as­ pects of the clerk's office." S.-J Bodford, who recommended McKenna for the job. Bedford, wliosc resignation was effective Jan. 13. was presented a plaque from the board honoring her years of service. "She's been a very, very active and dedi­ cated individual." said Edwards. "I tried to talk her out of it (retiring) but it's not working. We accept her resignation with regret." • Approved payment of $285 lo the Barry County for 1998 gypsy modi eradica­ tion efforts, with Treasurer Blanche Munjoy voting no. I xiwards said the 1999 gypsy moth pro­ gram agreement is being prepared and calls' for 1,423 township acres to be sprayed for about $9,000 . He noted, however, that recent below zero temperatures could prevent a problem this year with the destructive moths "They say that two weeks of below zero temperatures will kill all the larvae eggs," Edwards told (he board • Building Administrator Barnard Ham­ mond reported dial 103 building permits were issued in 1998 aid that new construc­ tion added S6 million to the tpWhship’s tax base tn all. the township collected Come See your friends from the Chrysler Superstore at the Barry Expo Center SHOP INDOORS! Saturday, Jan. 23 from 9 am to 4 pm Gary Moore to also serve as zoning admin­ istrator. • Heard another report from Wallers, say4 ing that the Barry County Road Commis4 ’On Select Vehicles. See dealer for details. 97 Ford XLT Supercab 4x4 97 Dodge Ram SLT Ext Cab 4X4 $77,009 in building permit fees and S6.807 in electrical permit fees in 1998. he re­ ported • Heard a report from trustee Marlin Wal­ ters regarding an upcoming meeting of the District Library Planning Committee^ which is sdicdulcd to have its first meeting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at MaintStrcet Sav­ ings Bank. Attending the meeting to outline how to legally form a district library will be a state expert in the matter, attorney Cynthij Faulhaber of Miller and ('anfield law of­ fices of lensing. who also serves as the City of Hastings' bond attorney. Members of die District Library Plan­ ning Committee, which represent the City of Hastings, and Rutland and Hasting! townships, will then take the information back to their boards to gauge support foi the district library. The Planning Committee can then voU to form the district library or put the ques­ tion lo voters in a public referendum. Later, a newly appointed District Library Board would likely recommend a possible millage proposal to fund the operation. • Appointed township electrical inspects f 96 Dodge Ram 1 Sport Ext Cab 4x4 sion is compiling a proposal for 1999 pro­ jects. with repairs lo Gun l^ake Road top-’ ping the list of priorities. He noted that th4 $15,000 will likely be spent on gravel roads and that the towmship is expected io» receive another $11,000 from the County; Board of Commissioners. "Basically, we’ve got $71,000 to spcnl CD player, auto., warranty. Was $19,995 • Now $18,995 •257” mo Low miles.. Was $22,350 • No/ $20,950 •292“ mo 96 Chevy 2500 4X4 rranty/360 V-8. 8 • Now $22,900 360 V-8. extras! Was $21,900 • Now $20,900 022 •299“ MO.’ 99 Jeep Wrangler Sport Hard Top Auto., low miles. Was $9,950 • Now $7,850 Auto., A/C, Silverado Pkg. Was $17,450 • Now $15,850 522a“H0.-J *727“« 97 Dodge Ram SLT 4X4 94 GMC Jimmy SLT 4X4 360 V-8, auto. Was $20,995 • Now $18,750 Auto., A/C. V-6. Was $14,995 • Now $12,950 •252“ Loaded. Was $23. •799“ mo mo. 92 Plymouth Acclaim 98 Pontiac Sunfire „o. 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Lots of extras, factory warranty. Was $20,540 • Now $19,540 4x4, auto., air, warranty. Was $23,500 • Now $22,500 •259“ •299* mo mo 96 Dodge Ram Club cab 4X4 SLT Auto., A/C. V-6 Was $20,995 • Now $18,950 ♦255°° mo 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Auto., K/C. low miles. Was $20,995 • Now $19,450 •278“ mo 96 Cadillac Deville Northstar <1— ----- ~~~~1------ r'\ Automatic, air. Was $5,450 • Now $4,450 Auto., air, lots of extras. Like new! Was $13,700 • Now $12,500 •199“ mo.-. MO. 4x4, must, see! Was $18,995 • Now $16,850 •259“ mo Leather, extras galore. Save $1,000! Was $19,900 • Now $18,900' .•277" THE CHRYSLER uper tore RON OF HASTINGS PLYMOUTH 1455 W. State Street, Hastings DODGE JEEP 945-9383 «1-800-888-61 OPEN: Mon. & Wed. 8:30 a m. - 8:00 p.m.;Tues.. Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 a m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • AS payment wilt, 20% tan . Ita. nta. pUfe. 99-9 5% 84 rm.; 96 9 9% 84 rm.. 9710.5% 84 rrea . 96-10.75% 78 rm : 95-10.9% 78 mos.: 94-11.5% 72 rm ; 93-’-.75% 72 rm . 92-90 11.9% 66 rm : For quaWMKl buyers. , £ .--fl on roads this year," said Edwards. • Agreed to spend $L(778 jp purcjpsc I postage meter, plus a $37.75 per moral lease. a* • Agreed lo purchase an insurance policy from JW Ryan and Associates for $2,243 , mo.-. Debbie Smith is new county clerk, continued from page 1 between offices, the courts and the Board <4 Commissioners "I'm extremely happy with the staff. We have an excellent staff," Smith said. ■1 want lo thank everyone who lias shown their support, including my family and the staff in the office." "I just hope that I can be half the clerk that Nancy has been," Smith said at Boersma's retirement party. "I’ve learned sc much from Mr. T. as we referred lo Me Thaler all the years 1 worked for him. am Nancy has been such a fine example ol what a boss and a friend and just a goo< person should be. I'm truly, truly going to miss her..." Poor to working in the clerk's office; Smith was a secretary at the County Shen ifTs Department from June. 1974 tc March, 1979. She was hired by DavU Wood when he was undershcriff durinj Sheriff Mcrl Campbell's tenure and Smit) continued to be his secretary when Woo< became sheriff. In 1979, she was employed at Nortoi Securities, working with payroll and book­ keeping for a time and then stayed at home for eight months when her first child wa! born A native of Hastings, Smith is a 1974 graduate of I-akewood High School. When living in Baltimore Township Smith served on the township's Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. She and her husband. Gary, have a iota of five children. Debbie's children arc Bo|| Baker. 18. and Amy Baker, 16. Her stcpJ children are Holly Smith, 21, Heather Smith, 19, and Jay Smith, 14. Snowmobiling. horseback riding, cross­ stitching and reading are interests that Smith enjoys in her spare lime. She said she rekindled an interest in horses after 1 20-year hiatus when she recently purchase! a mare. There should be plenty of excite ment in the Smith household when the marc gives birth to a foal around the end ol March. Smith Is a member of lakcwood Unite! Methodist Church and the American Quar­ ter Horse Association. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 21. 1999 - Page 3 Outgoing Clerk Boersma praised for public service by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Retiring Barry County Clerk Nancy Bocrsma has been lauded for her coopera­ tive altitude, loyal service to citizens and team approach lo taking care of the coun­ ty’s business. Those words of praise were spoken by Circuit Court Judge J times Fisher Friday al Boersma's retire men I open house. Bocrsma "has pul service to the public above her own personal interests and has set aside her ego in an effort to make things better for everyone," Fisher said. He noted that he was speaking on behalf of the judges and staff of the County Trial Court. Boersma's elected term doesn't expire un­ til January. 2001. but she has resigned, effective this Jan. 31, because of health reasons. (See separate story about Debbie Smith who lias been appointed clerk to nil the vacancy). During Fisher's remarks, he said, "We arc fortunate here in Barry County to liave a court system that works together for the benefit of our community. The count/ clerk is an integral part of lha! system, and Nancy's cooperative attitude has been a big reason for our success in the court reform process. "We take for granted the cooperation of our public officials such as Nancy and we tend to forget that this is the exception rather than die rule," Fisher said. "Many of my colleagues on the bench have running battles with their county clerks, making life miserable for everyone and diminishing the level of service to the public. I can tell you that Nancy has al­ ways been flexible, agreeable and willing lo try new ideas to improve the system." That attitude and team approach have al­ lowed the County Trial Court to be suc­ cessful while others have floundered," Fisher said. Boenma also has been commended by the County Board of Commissioners who adopted a resolu jon of tribute in her honor County Board Chairman Jim Bailey pre­ sented the commendation to Bocrsma dur­ ing the open house celebration. "During her career, she has been instru­ mental in many positive changes not only in the clerk's office but throughout county government," the board's resolution said. Starting the Township Clerk's Associa­ tion was one of the changes that benefited tire entire county. "Her efforts lo facilitate public access to records for the purpose of tracing cue's lin­ eage through genealogy is very much ap­ preciated by the citizens," the resolution said. The county board also thanked her for clerking their meetings and for the "many sleepless election nights she has spent in service to the county." "I've loved this job and I’ve been very vc y lucky because this has been a dream," Boersma said during a recent interview. "Il's so different - different every time you tum around. It's certainly not monotonous. "The main reason that I decided lo retire is I've had a lot of problems with my Retiring Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma receives a framed tribute, presented by County Board Chairman Jim Bailey, from the County Board of Commissioners. eyes," she said. "I really can't sec well enough to continue the job. As much as 1 love it, and as much as I really wanted to finish my term, sometimes you just have to give it up to get a good job done. "Unfortunately, 1 have gone through a series of health problems and ribout a month ago had surgery in Ann Arbor lo remove a tumor on my pituitary gland," she said. With the tumor's removal, doctors have told her that there arc "some tremendous (health) possibilities" and she immediately started seeing results. "Many limes when the tumor is taken off, people will no longer be diabetic or have high blood pressure. And at this point...my sugar is normal although I’m still on a small dose of insulin. It's really wonderful. My blood pressure is doing okay," she said, noting that it probably will be three to six months before a notice­ able decrease is expected Regardless, "I'm going to enjoy my re­ tirement," Bocrsma said. "We're hoping to do some traveling" and digging into family history will be another priority. "I really, really appreciated tlve fabulous staff that I have. All the people in the county who have been so supportive, the commissioners and die judges. Tliat’s the thing that you hate to leave," Bocrsma said. "All of the people of Barry County have been wonderful...1 think we have a county that we can be terribly, terribly proud of." Seeing history in the making from the perspective of county clerk as well as the county's growth have been fascinating as­ pects of her job. she said. The only thing dial has stayed the same over the years is the deteriorating condition of the animal slicker, she quipped. The county's population was about 38,000 in June. 1972 when she started working in the county clerk's office as a deputy clerk. Currently, there are about 54,000 who reside in die county. Boersma landed a job in die clerk's office after her father, the late Ixmis M. Gilbert, told her that the county clerk al the time. William Cridlcr. was looking for some liclp. Gilbert had been a county commis­ sioner in the 1970s and he and Cridlcr were friends. "He wanted to know if I wanted lo go to work part-time." Bocrsma related "All the children were in schcxil and I said I sure would. Die rest is history." Early in her county tenure, Boersma said she realized "It's one of the most fascinat­ ing jobs you can have." When County Clerk Norval announced dial he was going lo rciirc, Btx*rsma said her husband. Dale, encouraged her to run for die office in 1988. "I was very leery of it, but then 1 decided I would," Boersma said. "Several odicr people also talked lo me about it." She defeated her political opponents in her first bid for public office and no one ran against her again wlien she was re-elected in 1992 ami 1996 Some of die memorable limes as clerk were die "sleepless" nights dial die cuumy board referred id in its resolution of tribute. Before the days * f electronic voting sys­ tems. the clerk's staff sometimes had lo stay at work around ’he clock to tally re­ turns on election days. Bocrsma said "I used to love lo work all night. I loved the work that we did and die tallying ...That was really wonderful and I really liked it. although 1 don't know if I could still do it today." she said of slaying up all night. " Ihere were a couple of times that 1 didn't even go home until 2 in die afternoon the See BOERSMA, cont. page 15 Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation approves Charlton Park project by Mary Warner Staff Writer Organizers of an effort to build a Frank Lloyd Wright conference/!iving center at Charlton Park have received initial ap­ proval for the project from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Approval includes both acceptance of Charlton Park as a suitable site for die con­ ference/! iving center and assurance dial the center, if built, could be constructed accord­ ing to 1999 building code standards and still represent an original Wright design. Project organizer Jim Brown recently traveled to Scottsdale, Ariz.. and met with the head architect of the FLW Foundation. William Mims, who gave approval lo the proposed center. Mims was die lead archi­ tect for Monona Terrace, a conference and civic center in Madison. Wis. completed two years ago that was constructed from an original Frank Lloyd Wright design. Brown said being able to construct the (liarlion Park conference center as an orig­ inal Wright design will "lend a tremendous amount of prestige" to the project Peter Forsberg, director of Charlton Park, said having original Wright struc­ tures at the park will ensure that the center, if built, will draw tourists. Fans flock to Frank Lloyd Wright buildings all over the U.S., and spend many dollars on souvenirs, lodging, food and other items. Forsberg also said being able to con­ struct a Wright original will attract outside investors and outside talent to contribute to the project. Brown said the fact that the Wright archi­ tectural designs for the center have no basements or second stories will make it easier to construct an original design and still have the buildings meet current build­ ing requirements such as having the struc­ tures be handicapped-accessible The Wright designs were originally drawn in 1942 for Circle Pines Center, a 283-acrc facility in Orangeville Township, founded to provide a cooperative living en­ vironment for Midwestern families. The Wright-designed buildings were to have re­ placed then-existing facilities at Circle Pines, bur were never built. Brown recently uncart).cd Wright plans for Circle Pines being kr.pt at the Univer­ sity of Michigan Bentley Historical Li­ brary, and then obtained additional plans from the Wright Foundation in Scottsdale. Brown said the inside of the Circle Pines buildings proposed by Wright may be mod­ ified to accommodate the needs of a modem conference and living center without com­ promising the original design. Forsberg said he is in the process of con­ tacting universities and private consultants lo find a team that can conduct a feasibility study of the proposed project Such a study would include such things as determining where die center would be placed at Charl­ ton Park, which of Wright's buildings would be placed where within the center complex, whether or not there is a market for such a conference center, and whether the project can be constructed in phases. The goal is to "make sure (the project) is put together correctly and financed cor­ rectly," Forsberg said. Brown said a great deal of "homework" needs to be done to push the project for­ ward. He and Forsberg will be working with groups such as the Cliarlton Park Vil­ lage Foundation, the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, the Barry County Board of Commissioners, the local chamber of commerce, private businesses, and possibly economic development enti­ ties. They will also be working with Wright Foundation architects, who are "in business lo liclp people build unbuilt Frank Lloyd Wright designs," Brown said. Plans are place the center in a location at Charlton Park that cannot be seen from die existing historic village, Forsberg said. If die conference center can be built, it will provide revenue to upgrade the rest of Charlton Park Charlton Park has 330 acres, most of which are undeveloped. Over die years var­ ious improvement projects have been pro­ posed for the park, but have not come lo fruition. They include such things as an ar­ boretum, nature center and camping areas. The Wright center, if built, may pave the way for a "world-class" historic village, Forsberg said. Wright has been named die most impor­ tant architect who ever lived by the Ameri­ can Association of Architects. In the 1890s. Wright began designing structures that were unlike anything that had been built up to that time, according to Ray Kwapil. a volunteer at die Meyer May house in Grand Rapids, which is an origi­ nal Frank Lloyd Wright home. Wright be­ lieved in natural colors and materials. Ma­ terials for the Circle Pines Center Wright architectural designs were to come from die land on which the center stood. Likewise, if the center is built at Charlton Park, it would include natural materials such as ficldstonc, so that the structures blend in with the natural environment at die park Landscaping could be done using grasses and flowers native to Michigan. Forsberg said. Wright’s plans for the Circle Pines center included many different structures, such as an outdoor amphitheater, recreation pavil­ ion. staff dormitory, meeting and dining hall, staff cabins, craft shops, a group cabin, two bath houses, and an administra­ tion building. The center, if constructed, could be used in a variety of ways. Forsberg said Tourists could stay overnight at the facili­ ties. Conferences and retreats could he held there. And diere could be group camping. Several local officials, including Jim Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, have voiced ten­ tative approval of the project, but said that it must prove to be financially viable and must not use public dollars as a funding source. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 21, 1999 Renters do pay property taxes LETTERS from our readers... Support your local library now To the editor: As a nine-year resident of Hastings and a regular library patron, I am delighted that the find official District Library Planning Committee meeting will be held in just a few days. This is an exciting event in what has been and will be a long, but hopefully rewarding, process. Six individuals have been appointed to represent the municipalities that arc pro­ posed to make up the District Library. In Rutland Township they arc Marlin Walters and Blanch Munjoy, in Hastings Township they arc Dick Thomas and Bonnie Cruttcndcn. and in the City of Hastings they arc Brenda Tccgardin and Steve Loftus. I am confident these individuals can swiftly come to an agreement on the terms of mak­ ing a District Library a reality for all of us. <f you have been to the library lately, it’s apparent the current facility no longer meets the needs of a growing community. Most of us know that an anonymous donor has given this effort a $1 million vote of confidence. Some other facts you may not be aware of: • A recent study showed the library needs 36% more space just to operate as it docs today. • Nearly 50% of the books arc housed in the basement and arc inaccessible lo pa­ trons. • We love lo use the library! Hastings Public Library tallied 64% more children’s visits in a year than comparable Michigan libraries. Total circulation numbers arc 27% higher than the average. • A recent phone survey revealed that one thing people want most is more computer and Internet access. A building with more space and a stable form of funding will of­ fer that. • A capital campaign is already in the works so that hopefully all that will be asked of the taxpayers involved is the cost of operating the new library. Clearly, a District Library is an idea whose time has come. We can work to­ gether to create a great library for future generations. There arc many ways to help out with this very important process now and in the near future. Stop by the library and ask one of the dedicated staff members what you can do to help ensure that we get the kind of li­ brary wc deserve. Now more than ever, please support your local library. Sue Kolanowski. Hastings Don’t overlook glaucoma troubles Dear editor: Ch honor of Glaucoma Awareness Month this month. I would like to inform your readers about an eye health program that may help preserve their vision. Glaucoma 2001 is a public service effort of the American Academy of Ophthalmol­ ogy. As one of more than 4,100 ophthal­ mologists nationwide who volunteer for Glaucoma 2001.1 donate my time to ensure that members of our community who might not otherwise have access to an ophthal­ mologist receive medical eye care. Glaucoma is a blinding disease that is of­ ten unnoticed because the symptoms arc painless. However, vision loss can occur quickly without treatment and irreparable damage may occur if not treated in a timely fashion. People who may be at increased risk for the disease arc those who have a family history of the disease, arc over age 40. or of African-American heritage. Work of Consumers, DPW appreciated To the editor: Wc personally did not lose our gas ser­ vice when the gas line broke in Ver­ montville, but many others did. Wc were so impressed by the concern displayed by the Consumers Energy work­ ers who worked late into the evening hours knocking on all area doors to check that all furnace and water healer pilot lights were lit. Also, wc were impressed by the Depart­ ment of Public Works and the terrific effort they made lo keep the roads clear and safe in Hastings. It certainly wasn’t pleasant working all hours during the blizzard and heavy snowfalls in freezing temperatures. Wc appreciate everyone for helping to ac­ centuate another reason for our enjoying living in Hastings. Howard and Laura Schroeder, Hastings To learn about glaucoma risk factors, the public can call Glaucoma 2001 \ Helpline at I-800-391-EYES (3937). If a caller is at moderate to high risk for glaucoma, has been without medical eye care for at least two years, is a U.S. Citizen or legal resident, and docs not have a prepaid or government health plan, then he or she is referred to a participating ophthalmologist in the area for an exam and treatment for glaucoma, if necessary. Patients who have health insurance arc billed accordingly, and arc responsible for any fees not covered by insurance. For pa­ tients who do not have health insurance, the fees for a medical eye examination and any necessary treatment for glaucoma arc waived. I hope that your readers will benefit from this information, and call the Helpline if they believe that they or a loved one might be at nsk for this debilitating, but treatable, disease. Kimberly J. Norris, M.D., Hastings Shoveling registry may be an answer To the editor: On page 16 of the Jan. 14 issue, you wrote an article about the safety of children walking to school. Sidewalks arc not being shoveled, thus making it necessary for chil­ dren to walk in the streets, creating a very unsafe situation for the child and for the person driving the car. As you stated, older citizens and others for many 'cgiiimatc reasons arc often not able to shovel their walks. My husband and I arc seniors, and as hard as wc try. wc arc not able to keep up with the snow. Our neighbors and friends help, and for that wc arc deeply thankful, wc appreciate i* very much. There docs, however, come a time when you feel like a burden. Wc arc not wealthy, but wc can afford to pay a reasonable price to have snow removed. The problem is where to Tnd such a service? Young people used to shovel snow to supplement their spending money. They don’t do that any more, or if they do, how do you find out who docs it and how to get in touch with them? Wc had people ring our doorbell just to ask if wc knew anyone they could get to help with shoveling. It seems to me that this is a perfect com­ munity service project that could be accom­ plished through the high school or a church project. Wc need a registry of names of willing workers and how to reach them, or someone willing to contact them, a preset rate of pay. so no one would take advantage of the young person. Perhaps n registry of persons unable to afford to pay for service would be a good idea for young people wanting to volunteer a little time. It is ^n easy thing to get a plow to remove snow for a driveway, but when they can’t do it by plow, the men don’t want to shovel. It needs to be accessible for peo­ ple unable to shovel to have it done. This could help to teach our young peo­ ple to be better citizens, giving them a way to learn the feeling of pride that comes with accomplishment. Senior citizens and many others would be grateful for the conve­ nience of not having to walk in the street. Hastings can be the best small town and the safest if all our citizens work together to make it epmagme. i • 1 Darlene Bradfield, c Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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T<> the editor: With all due respect toward our efficient 911 emergency service here in Barry County. I wish to take issue with the atti­ tude dial renters do not pay property taxes That is similar to saying they don’t pay their rent and the landlord does not pay his property taxes. 1 have always been under the impression dial a rent fee included the need for the landlord to pay his taxes for tlx- rental properly. Hie 911 service is a general public bene­ fit. not unlike fire and police protection Because I use a telephone top call the fire or police department, docs it follow that my phone bill should be taxed for fire and police services? I think not. Ijirgc property owners are obviously sad­ dled with a large lax bill for schools and public services. This is the nature of being a large property owner. lYesumably. the innate value of die large property or die in­ come it generates offsets the large tax bill. Those of us with a monthly plume hjfj were not too long ago assessed with a somewhat mysterious federally mandated surcharge to provide... now what was it, library services? Computer services for schools? My money is going off for sccyj vices already provided for through represent laiivc taxation, with absolutely no rcpnjjy scnlalivc control as to where it is going . Ixiw it is used I. along with a few others, liave seriously objected to this surchargq, but lo no avail. What I am proposing is that since 911 i^, a general public service available even tPj those who kixxk on the door to report aq, accident or run to a neighhiw’s plume lo rej, port a fire, this service slmuld be kept with tlx* general lax levy. 1 would like to have tlx: government stofk messing around with my plume bill. Harold Freeman. Hastings A PRINTER THAT IS .... &f Affordable ST Timely Versatile ... IS JUST 24 A HOURS CALL AWAY!'' 7 DAYS-A-WEEK ’ s (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA * ail J GwcpMre Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, . J Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. , ’ Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. ’ 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal" ’ Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick 11 Tormela. regional representative. <« US. Congress 11 < Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope ■1 Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser. 1 district representative. 42 W. 10th St. Hollar 1, Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. ■’ Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city ol Hastings, the upper two-thirds of ■ i Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth . j House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, ■! I fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, i F Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. j Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria 11 townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House ol ■ 1 Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) j r 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543- . I 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. , President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for j Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican,87th District (an of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 >I 1, , , , , • — HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Public Opinion I I to walk oe the road to get to school Who do yoe tM nahoviag snow from ridewaSU. the city. adkroUarprivta Published by Hasting* Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49056-0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Fradaric Jacobs Vce President Stephen Jacobe Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Suiser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary . ? 4? • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctassrbed ads accepted Monday through Friday8amto53Opm, SaturdayB30dm Noon Scotl Ommeo_ Cindy 0 Neill Jerry Jonnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes lo PO Bom B Hastogs. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Rcgtan snow . it's on their proi lerrfbree responosiMiiy • nice’ Hollow.,. should "t think the Hr take care of the mow. The ridewalks ire a> heaved ep because of the trees. it ts very dilfkiill hi dear them with a shovel." Kimberly ftsrtcm. Hasting*: 'll depends on where they they should p-t the inrnwes at the jail h» du H.” Hantlnger ”1 think the a.ewmolathw»get high. I 9 wll » * ■ J. ifew- ' <>ur part to help the llid» - �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 21199$ - Page 5 HHS will broadcast on local cable TV bv Mary Warner ’ Sluff Writer ’Hastings High School students will soon be' broadcasting programs over their own Iota! cable television channel, according to Sieve Harbison, director of operational ser­ vices for the Hastings School District. Harbison reported al the Hastings School Biiard meeting Monday that equipment has been scheduled lo be installed al the high sdiool to allow broadcasting from that lodttion. Hie new cable station will be called the Hastings Area School System Educa­ tional Channel. Harbison said after the board meeting dial hopes are to have die equipment in­ stalled and begin broadcasting by Feb. 1 Programs planned for the new station will be both live and taped, he said. Die new station may spend pan of its programming lime simulcasting with the alreadyoperating Hastings cable access station. Channel 2 No firm plans have been made on how long each day’s programming will be or wlial type of programs will be broadcast. Harbison said. The school is thinking of doing interviews with staff members and John D. Borton KALAMAZOO - John D. Borton, age JI, of Kalamazoo and formerly of I astings, passed away Sunday, January 1 I. 1999 at Laurels of Galesburg in ( alcsburg. Mr. Borton was bom on January 22. 1 M7 in Hastings, the son of Albert & ( onstancc (Thomas) Borton. He was raised in the Hastings area and i tended Hastings schools, graduating in I >65 from Hastings High School. Mr. Borton has lived in the Kalamazoo s ea for many years. He was employed at the James River I ipcr Company in Kalamazoo for 22 ) ars. Mr. Borton is survived by his father & s ep-mothcr, Albert (Marian) Borton of I astings; sister. Ann (Lloyd) Hopkins of 1 astings; brother. Thomas Borton of I astings; maternal grandmother. Gertrude ! nith of Bradenton, Florida; aunts, t iclcs, & cousins. . Respecting his wishes, private family s rvices will be conducted. Burial will be at the Dowling Cemetery. . Memorials may be made to a charity of cjie’s choice. 1 arrangements were made funeral Home of Hastings. by Wren Julia Michelle Martinez DELTON - Julia Michelle Martintz, month old infant daughter of Carty nn Morgan and Ralph Martinez, passed ay Friday January 15, 1999 at Bronson ethodist Hospital. Kalamazoo. Julia was bom December 13, 1998 at k Hospital. Eastings. She was preceded in death by her great grandfather, Leslie Morgan in vember 1981. Julia Michelle Martinez is survived by mother & father. maternal I, Michael & Michelle of Houston. Texas; Kart & lira vania Wool ford of Houston; maternal teat grandparents, Bonnie & Ronald Morgan of Delton; Delores Forrest of ielton; Vivian Woolford of Houston, fexas; maternal great great grandmother. Lirella Morgan of Delton; paternal Bts. Joanne & David Olds of ialph Martinez, Sr. of Houston; eat grandparents, Julia & Pablo f Houston. Texas; many aunts, ousins. | runerai Services were held Tuesday January 19. 1999 at the Williams Funeral ttomc. Reverend officiated. Burial followed emetcry. i Let us give you a quote. J-Ad Graphics 1952 H. Broadway Hastings, Michigan Cedar Creek 616-945-9554 ~~ John R. Kermeen I of QUALITY PRINTING? Hertel MIDDLEVILLE - John R. Kermeen. [age 73. of Middleville, passed away Sunday January 10. 1999 at Pennock ■Hospital. Hastings. ; John was bom on October 15. 1925 in {Hastings, lhe son of Shirley and Osa ; He was raised in Middleville, attended {Country School and lhe Thomapple (Kellogg School graduating in 1944. | John was in the United Stales Army [from 1944 io 1946 1 John enjoyed sports and driving the Sports teams to there events. He was employed by Middleville Manufacturing for 16 years uniil they moved out of stale. He farmed with his father until 1968. He started driving school bus for Thomapple Kellogg Schools and retired after 28 years of service. Mr. Kermeen is survived by his son, Lynn R. (Renee) Kermeen of Middleville; many cousins, nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law. Funeral and Committal Services for Mr. Kermeen were held Wednesday, January 13. 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. ~ Reverend Carl Litchfield officiated. Interment was in Parmelee Cemetery. Middleville. j In lieu memorial of flowers, j contributions may be made to lhe ; American Cancer Society or TK School ‘-Athletic Boosters. FOCUS furmshedby . Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. Make a few investing resolutions "to utilize school-community resources to promote education and market schools." Harbison reported on another goal of the district, creating a safe and sccurt learning environment for students and staff. He said Central Elementary PTO members and ad­ ministrators have been meeting with the Hastings City Police in an effort lo im­ prove the flow of traffic around Central and Hastings Middle School. "We've had a continuous problem facing this campus as the student population has grown." he said. "We’re taking a look to see if there's a safer way to manage traffic." Harbison also said the district is arrang­ ing for police lo conduct a security survey of all the district buildings. Police will look for such tilings as whether there is enough lighting al night and whether some of the entrances and exits need to be locked at certain times lo ensure that those enter­ ing buildings can be monitored. The latter precaution would be a preventive measure in response to recent violence occurring at other schools around the country where unauthorized persons have gained admit­ tance to school campuses, Harbison said Harbison said if some district school doors arc locked at certain times, there will still be access lo the buildings. That may prove a temporary inconvenience to those entering and leaving the buildings, be said, but "I think it’s something wc adults can do in terms of entering appropriate doors to promote the safety of our sdiools and the safety of our children." Also at Monday’s meeting, auperintendent Carl Schocssel reported dial die school futuring committee was reconvened re­ cently to discuss whether or not the district was making progress on some of die rec­ ommendations made by the futuring com­ mittee. The committee was formed last year to give die district insight on what types of educational and other services may best serve students and staff in the next five in need A. William al KALAMAZOO - Mrs. Dorothy R. Monroe, of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday morning January 10, 1999. Mrs. Monroe was bom on March 13, •1907 in Cedar Creek, the daughter of Aidy and Emma (Hammond) Owen. Mrs. Monroe attended C.C. School until 8th grade, then went to Hastings High School where she graduated. She also attended Barry County Normal School and Western Michigan Normal School. Mrs. Monroe taught in the Doud School for three years then moved to Kalamazoo where she gave birth to her son, Maynard Mrs. Monroe started working for J.C. Penney in 1937. Penney’s became her life for 35 years, retiring on April 1, 1972. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Lloyd Owen. Mrs. Monroe is survived by her son, Maynard (Mary) Monroe of Fort Worth, Texas; three grandchildren, Andrea (Jack) Hays of Pensacola, Florida, David Monroe of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Theresa (Les) Winslow of Alvarado, Texas; five great grandchildren, Sara and Amy Hayes, Jessica Brown, Jacob and Travis Winslow; a great great granddaughter, Abigail; and several nieces and nephews. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place, there will be no visitation. A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday. January 16, 1999 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes. Memorial Chapel. Reverend Mr. John Vick officiated. There also will be a memorial service at Park Place Living Center at a later date. Private interment of cremains will take place in Cedar Creek Cemetery al a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials my be directed to the Michigan Heart Fund or the American Lung Association. FINANCIAL community members, possibly having a "Coach’s Corner." and having a program patterned after the old "Your Mother Should Know" radio program on WBCH. which gave morning announcements from the high school. Also possible are live or taped broadcasts of district musical concerts and sporting events. "We'll probably be starting small and growing." Harbison said. He called tiw in­ stitution of a cable channel for the high school "fantastic." "The things you can do to showcase stu­ dents and student activities arc limitless." he said. "Il’s a super way for our commu­ nity to become familiar with the kits and some of the outstanding things tliey're do­ ing." Harbijum's report on the cable channel was part of a report on progress being made by die district on various educational goals Development of the cable channel is part of tire district’s goal of developing strategies Schocssel said the committee told admin­ istrators that current district programs were in alignment with recommendations made by the futuring committee. The district is currently creating 1999-2000 district-wide goals as part of its budgetary process, and is looking for input from the community on what areas of emphasis for the district should be. Also at the board meeting Monday, a re­ quest was made by Dave Arnold, director of educational services, to revise the class structure of the choir program. Proposed changes include offering the concert choir class to ninth-graders as well as students in grades 10 through 12, changing the class made up of sopranos, altos, tenors and bass singers to a class made of two types of tenor and two types of bass singers, and adding a women's honors choir. This is the time of year when magazines and newspapers publish year-end reviews highlighting major news stories of the past 12 months. Destined for this year’s list is the mid-summer U.S. stock market correc­ tion. Reading cbout how Wall Street fared in 1998 should prompt us to conduct our own financial annual review. You may know how your investments weathered the market downturns, but do you know how to prepare for whatever the new year brings to in­ vestors? Start by ringing in 1999 with the following investing resolutions: I will look for long-term growth. Review how well your portfolio has done over the past three years. Total your portfolio, and compare it with 1995. You may be pleas­ antly surprised to find that you’re ahead from three years ago. despite short-term market downturns. I will check my asset allocation. Should auld investments be forgot? Not according to the experts. Your portfolio requires regu­ lar checkups to ensure it is properly balariccd among equities, bonds and cash. De­ spite recent market corrections, consistent gains over the past several years may still have created a larger percentage of stocks in your portfolio than your original objec­ tives called for. Check with an investment professional for your ideal percentages. I will diversify among industries. By spreading your risk across several indus­ tries, you’ll lessen the chance that a down­ turn in any single sector will severely im­ pact your entire portfolio. Start with indus­ tries that arc expected to post abovc-avcragc growth in tnc next several years, such as consumer staples, financial services, health care and technology. Look for great Arnold said the latter class is being added because "there seems to be a need and a lot of interest in it." . Remaining as they are is the choir made up of two types of soprano singers and one type of allo, and the varsity singers. The former is made up of students in grades 9­ 12 who do not have lo audition; the (alter is made up primarily of students in 11th and 12th grade who must audition for a spot in dial choir. The school board will make a decision on the proposed changes at its February meeting. Also at Monday's meeting, the board ap­ proved the adding of four elective courses al the high school, including History of Pop­ ular Culture. History of Sports, Film as Literalure and Home Living Skills. See CABLE TV, cont. page IS SHATTERS companies within each industry. If you sec prices dropping, get out your shopping list and buy some bargains. I will check out international invc. inents. Foreign markets have not per­ formed as well as U.S. stocks for most of the past decade. The long, dry spells arc discouraging, but since it is difficult to forecast which stock classes arc going to do well, diversification is key. Since foreign markets are down now. this represents a great time to add international exposure to your portfolio. Invest in broad, profession­ ally managed global mutual funds. I will avoid fad stocks. Be wary of over­ hyped. faddish stocks such as Internet com­ panies. Stock prices for some of these com­ panies have ballooned to unrealistic heights that have little to do with actual sales or profits. Stick with proven companies that have thrived despite many market cycles. I’ll keep my focus, come what may. Rocky global markets could continue to buffet Wall Street. Successful long-term investing requires the ability to stay focused and exercise a mental toughness when it comes to reading headlines about the stock market. Savvy investors arc prepared and poised to seize future opportunities. Happy New Year, and may you and your investments have many happy returns! - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T 91-318 ♦7-1® Amentech 67-518 ♦6-1/8 Anheuser Busch 65-7/8 +11/16 CMS Energy -7® 45 Coca Cola 64-1/8 -1-5716 D&N Financial -1-5/8 21-1/2 DaimlerChrysler 105-378 +1-1/2 Dow Chemical 90-11/16 •34/16 Exxon 71-1/16 +5/16 Family Dollar 18-5/8 -1-1/8 28-5/8 Erst Financial Bancorp -3/8 ♦1-1716 Ford 63-15/16 General Motors 88 ♦5 17-1/4 Hastings Mfg -in 192-1/4 +8-3/16 IBM 40-3/16 -1 JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 80-7/16 +5/8 -5/16 14-7/8 Kmart Kellogg Company -5716 38-1/2 +3-7/8 79-3/16 McDonald's -3/4 43 Sears ♦15/16 Simpson Industries 10 +1/16 Southeast Mich Gas 17 Spartan Motors +1/16 5-7/8 ■3/8 24-1/4 TCF Financial ♦3-1/16 Upjohn 56 286.55 -2.00 Gold -.10 Silver 5.13 -11946 9355 22 Dow Jones Ind Ave Volume 787,000.000 -7,000.000 ANIMAL SHELTER 2000 COMMITTEE Hein Needed; More items donated for upcoming auction. NOTICE The Barry Conservation District regularly meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. The meeting dates for 1999 are as follows: Tuesday. January 12. 1999 Tuesday. February 9. 1999 Tuesday. March 9, 1999 Tuesday. April 13. 1999 Tuesday. May 11. 1999 Tuesday. June 8. 1999 Tuesday. July 13. 1999 Tuesday August 10. 1999 KARAOKE Freeport Shamrock Tavern 9 P.M. to 1 A.M. SATURDAY JANUARY 23“ 1611 S. Hanover. Suite 105 Hastings. MI 49058 ph. (616) 948-8056 Minutes of monthly and annual meetings are available for public review at lhe district office during regular business hours. BARRY CONSERVATION DISTRICT 1999 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tom. Guthrie. Sr.. Chair Margie Fuller Larry Haywood Lori Keene-Phalen (newly elected) Jack Wood (newly elected) From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, Jan. 23, 30 Saturday, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 Date of Auction: To be announced. Monetary Donations Needed: For New Barry County Anima) Shelter Mark and Mike Sheldon Tuesday, September 14, 1999 Tuesday. October 12. 1999 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 Tuesday. December 14. 1999 The meetings will be held under the provisions of the Open Meetings Act (Act 267. P.A 1976) Drop Off Site: 1704 S. Hanover Street (across from Art Meade) W 'Banfield and* Country Chapel United MethodistJ Church announce the birth S by merger of the new Country Chapel United JI Methodist Church. '—''The new merged congregation will meet at the existing M *_ _ -gountrv Chapel site. • Send To: Barry Co. Humane Society P.O. Box 386, Hastings, MI 49058-0386 Phone; 616-945-0602 For More Information: Call Mark Englerth 616-792-6357 Sandra Freese 616-945-9755 FLASH ... Next Meeting: Thursday, Jan. 21, 6:30 PM Place; Commission on Aging Building, 120 N. Mich. Avenue, Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 21. 1999 Daniel Lee Mayhew TAVARES, FLORIDA - Elwood D. “Woody” Wyngarden, age 65, of Tavares. Honda, passed away Friday, January 15. 1999 Mr. Wyngarden was bom in Zeeland, Michigan. Mr. Wyngarden was Vice President of Marketing for Hospital Purchasing Service. He moved to Central Horida in 1997. He was a member of the Elks and Masonic Lodges of Hastings and Moose and AMVETS of Eustis, Horida. He served in the United States Navy. Mr. Wyngarden is survived by his wife. Shirley of Tavares. Horida. Arrangements were made by Hamlin & Holbish Funeral Directors, Tavares. Horida. BREMERTON, WASHINGTON Daniel Lee Mayhew, age 52. of Bremerton, Washington, passed away Ir'x 1998 or early 1999. Daniel was bom on July 16, 1946 in Calhoun County, the son of Hoyd B Mayhew & Donna J. (Mayhew) Harwood. He lived most of his life in the Hickory Comers/Augusta area. He graduated from Kellogg High School. He was in band and on the football team through school. Upon graduating from high school he joined the United States Navy, he spent at least two tours in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his father, Hoyd Mayhew. Mr. Mayhew is survived by his two sons, Daniel Mayhew of Battle Creek, and David Mayhew of California, and one grandson in California. ‘Ulox&lttp .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... FLEASAXm IEW FAMILY CHLRCH Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758*3021 church phone. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 2601 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 11 00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer, Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m. and 11 00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 4:00- 4:30 p.m CHURCH OF THE 'NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pas­ Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services tor Brer! Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service at 6.00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Bible 700p.m 9 45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice, 6 00 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH ST. ANDREW'S INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A. Ar­ Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 nett. Pastor. Churcii office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m., 9:55 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd St 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T. Hurtwick. vicar at 948­ 9604. St. Andrew s is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod a.m. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m„ Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m also. Nursery available for all services. Brrg the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Mich. James A Camphell. Pastor Sunday School 930 a.m . classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are. Rainbows or J.J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hub- Icy. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning 9 30 a.m . Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Worship Wednesday 6:45 p.m Warriors (grades K-5th). Youth Fellowship 6 45 p.m to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6-12th). Thursday 7 00 p.m. Prayer Meeting (Child care provided). ST. MATTHIAS ANGLCAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hartings. Ml 3185 N Broadway. Hartings, Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday. 9 00 a.m.; Rev. Ken Vaught; 11 00 a.m.; Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a.m. for all ages. 4-H, Mon­ 49058 Father Jerry McGovern. Of­ ficiant Sunday afternoon Mass 3:00 p.m. • 1928 Book of Common Prayer ship 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided Junior church. Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day night service with live band 7:30 p.m For more information call the church office CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 8799 Gull Road. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243; 616-* 629-9251 Minister Rev Dial-An-lnspiration. Mana Barcewski; Gerre Parker. Co-Minirtcr Rev Time 10:15 a m. Healing Service; 11 00 a m Celebration. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services. Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Worship 11 a m.. Evening Services 6 p m. Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9 45 a.m Sunday School; 10:45 a m Morning Worship. 5 30 p.m. Kid's quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6:30 p m . Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing church family with the warmth of Christ s Love, and the felk>w*hip of GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH fFanwerfy the Hastings Groce Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd. I mile cart of Hartings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10.40 a m. Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30 p m Prayer and Bible Study - Shar­ ing Your Faith; 5:30 p m. Youth meeting with “Ybuth With a Mes­ sage". 945-9224; 6:30 p m - Bible Study for all EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHLRCH "Member Church of the World­ wide Anglican Communion " 315 W Center Street (comer of S. Broadway and W Center) Church Office (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Sunday Worship Services • 8 a.m. an J 10 am Christian Education 10 a.m.; Nursery Available at 10a m Youth Theater Play and Pttluck-RESCHEDULED for Sun­ day. Jan. 17-4 p.m. Dunkin 111. \buth Pastor. Aaron 'elch. Minister of Music Momink Worship 9:30 and 11:00 a m.; Sun 'ay School 9 30 and 11:00 a m for t uldren and adults Family Hour t 00 p.m. Sunday evening. First Monday of the Month Mi mY Time Out Wednes­ Monday. day Sr. Hig. Youth. Jr. High Youth, and Awana .■« 6:30 p m Bible Study and Prayer 6:30 p.m. Thurs­ day: Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible S:udy. Women's Bible Study. Call chcrch office for more information. 94b 8004 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St. Hartings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or US- Pastor Ken Vaught ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHLRCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. A mission of St Catholic Church. Hartings Rose Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. Senior GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hartings Rev. 9414 Sunday. Jan 24 8 00 St 10:45 a.m Worship; 9:30 Sunday School (ail ages). 12:45 pm BC Jail Ministry Thursday. Jan. 21 - 7:00 p.m Teen AA/NA. Saturday, Jan. 23 - 9:30 a m. Catech 3. 8 00 p.m. NA Tuesday, Jan. 26 - 7:00 p.m SS Staff; 7:30 OA Wednes­ day. Jan 27 - 10:00 a m Word­ watchers HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe, Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS: 9:30 a m Sunday School. 10 30 a m Coffee Fellowship. 11 00 a m. Worship Child care available for infants and terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details p.m. Youth Handbells. 6:30 p.m Adult Handbells. 7 30 p.m. Chan­ cel Choir GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 231 S. Broadway. Hartings. Michi­ Fellowship Time before the Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C. Nursery, childrenY min­ istry. youth group, adult small METHODIST CHURCH a m.. Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further informa­ tion call the church office. toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade WEDNESDAYS 4:30 pm Pio­ neer Clubs THURSDAYS 5:00 service (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m ; Worship 11 a.m . PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 9:00 Adult Bibic Study and young adult 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 am; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ a.m QUIMBY UNITED Wednesday. Michael Anton, Pastor Phone 945­ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E, Woodlawn. Hartings Kevin Shorkcy. Senior Pastor; John STUDY. Sunday. 5:00 p.m.. Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. freewill of­ fering We welcome you to our people who care. For questions call 948­ 9437 days 6:30 to 8:00 p.m; BIBLE Pastor Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Sunday morning wor­ Doris Fannie (McKinney) Toume HICKORY CORNERS - Doris Fannie (McKinney) Towne, age 77, of Hickory Comers, passed away Saturday January 16, 1999 at home. Doris was born March 10. 1921 in Manistique, the daughter of Randel Sharp McKinney & Gladys Eva Cardinal. She cleaned homes in the Gull Lake vea for many years. She was married to Eart A. Towne on July 29. 1940. She loved crafts A sewing and was a helpmate to many people. Mrs. Towne was preceded in death by her husband. Earl on December 3, 1988; sister, Lillian May McKinney A a brother, William Randel McKinney. Mrs. Towne is survived by her two sons, Delbert E. Towne of Hickory Comers, A Wayne N. Towne of Romulus; six grandchildren A13 great grandchildren; one brother, Robert S. McKinney of Richland. Funeral Services for Mrs. Towne were held Tuesday January 19, 1999 at die Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Paul Deal officiated. Burial was in E. Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memoriatrihay be made to the Gull Lake Bible Conference or Visiting Nurse Association Hospice of Kalamazoo. and Share group and Bible study Study - No age limits. M-79 Wert COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling John R Clark ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA John R. Clark, age 91, of St Petersburg, passed away Sunday, January 17. 1999 at Suncoast Manor. Mr. Clark was bom in Brooklyn, New York, he came to St. Petersburg in 1972 from Cleveland, Ohio. He was an engineer and plant manager for Union Carbide. He was a graduate of Purdue University and a past member of the Cleveland Y.-ht Club. He was a member of the Suncoast Camera Club, the power Squadron, and the Ohio State Bead of Professional Engineers. Mr. Clark is survived by his daughter. Carol Starr, of Indianapolis, and four grandchildren. Andrew Clark Ackerman, Cynthia Joan Paquin, James David Starr and Fred Rainor Starr. Brett Funeral Home A Cremation Services handled the arrangements. group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Hemng. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m. Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings, Junior-Senior High This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches & these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G. Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E. Director. Noahs Ark PreSchool Saturday. Jan 23 Wintcrfert for Middle High St Se­ Keller. nior High Youth Fellowship, 7:00 Ringo Swmgo Square Dancers Sharpe Hall Sundav.Jan 24-9:30 a m Traditional Worship Service. 9 50 a m Children's Church for pre-schoolers through 2nd graders • Church Library . 10:20 a m Cof­ fer Hour • In the Dining Room. 10 30 a m Sunday School for all 11 20 am Contemporary Worship Sen ice. 11 40 a m Chil­ dren's Church for pre-schoolers through 2nd graders - Church Li­ brary The 9 30 Service ts broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220 Nurs­ ery is provided during noth Ser­ ages. Member F D I C vices 4 00 p m Annual Meeting of the Congregation - Join us for THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER dessert afterward' No Youth Fel­ lowship activities this evening 1952 N. Broadway Hartings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions" 118 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. Hartings. Michigan Monday. Jan 25 ’ 00 p m Com­ mittee Night • All Standing Com­ mittees arc meeting Tuesday. Jan 26 6 15 am Men's Bible Study at the YMCA Office Wednesday. 6 00 p m Church Night supper. 7 00 p m Children s Time. Jan. 27 7 00 p m “Rev isionmg Ourselves within the Body of Chnst". 7 00 p m Chancel Choir Myrtle May Allen (McCartney) ROSS TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN - Mrs. Myrtle May Allen (McCartney), age 94, of Ross Township, Michigan, passed away Tuesday January 12, 1999 in Augusta. She was bom March 8, 1904 in Nashville, the daughter of Curtis J. A Gertrude Alice (Irwin) McCartney. She came to Battle Creek in 1932 from Augusta, since 1981 she has lived on South Bedford Road and she has also lived at Pinebrook Adult Foster Care Home for the past three years. She married Harold L. Allen in Nashville on December 28, 1920 and he preceded her in death on September 29. 1973. They were married S3 years. She spent most of her life as a homemaker, however she had worked in area homes baby-sitting. In eartier yean (during the 1930's) she had worked at Michigan Metal Company in the machines and packing department for several years. Mrs. Allen formerly belonged to the Valentine Center, she was a member of Bumham Brook Center, fanner member of BBB Extension Club of Calhoun County (which is a self improvement dub for wives sponsored by Michigsn Stale University). She enjoyed her family and grandchildren and loved to go shopping and play card games. She enjoyed going to dances nd playing cards at the Valentine Center, she enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens, and canning vegetables from lhe garden. Mrs. Allen attended lhe Christ United Methodist Church in Urbandale. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Curtis J. A Gertrude Alice McCartney; son. Bernard W. Allen in 1974; one brother. George McCartney; one sister. Mildred Coy; granddaughter, Madeline Weevcr in 1975, and great grandson, Larry Weever in 1985. Mrs. Allen is survived by her daughter. Mrs. Harold B. (Dorothy G.) Andersen of Delton; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren. Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Allen were held Friday, January 15, 1999 at the Wilcox Cemetery. Maple Grove Township. Pastor Bruce R. Kintigh of Christ United Methodist Church officiated. Memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice thru LifeSpan or American Cancer Society or Bumham Brook Center. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebblc Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Kenneth F. Hauer WYANDOTTE - Kenneth F. Hauer, age 93. of Wyandotte, passed away January 10, 1999. Mr. Hauer was bom June 27, 1905 in Woodland. Mr. Hauer was a retired band director and teacher at Roosevelt High School. Wyandotte for 42 years. He was a member of Wyandotte Exchange Club and Wyandotte Historical Society. Mr. Hauer is survived by one son, David (Nancy) Hauer, one daughter. Mary Louise (Hans) Bahnemann; three grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. Memorial Services for Mr. Hauer we held Saturday January 16. 1999 at the First United Methodist Church. Wyandotte. Burial took place Thursday January 14. 1999 at Woodland Memorial Park. Woodland township. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Wyandotte or Wyandotte Historical Society. Arrangements were made by RJ. Nixon Funeral Home, Wyandotte. Orville (Mike) Everett NASHVILLE Orville (Mike) Everett, age 84, of Nashville, passed away Saturday. January 16, 1999 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. He was bom October 7, 1914 in Nashville, the son of Clyde and Ervilla (Varney) Everett. He married Madeline Alien on December 7,1936 in Nashville, and she preceded him in death on September 5,1985. He attended Nashville Schools and was a carpenter, cement worker, a lathe operator and inspector for the Bliss Company in Hastings, an insurance adjuster for the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, a linesman for the Rural Electric Association, and helped build the Kellogg School in Nashville and the Putnam Park Bridge. Mr. Everett was a volunteer fireman for Nashville, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, playing cards, reading western novels and listening to the Detroit Tigers Baseball games. He was also preceded in death by his daughter. Jean Roscoe; two grandsons, Kevin and Max Elliston; nine brothers A sisters. Mr. Everett is survived by his daughters, Joyce (Ray) Aspinall of Nashville, Joan Elliston of Nashville, and Janet Morgan of Hastings; 14 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one great great granddaughter, sister. Cleone Knoll of Nashville, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Everett were held Monday January 18. 1999 at the Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Reverend Rob Van Engen officiated. Burial took place in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. |Alvin J. (Al) Buning| MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Alvin J. (Al) Buning. age 67, of Garbow Road. Middleville, passed away Sunday, January 10,1999 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Boning was born on November 2, 1931 in Prosper. Michigan, the son of Lewis and Lottie (Medendorp) Buning, and attended Prosper Schools He married Joyce Hoort on October 14. 1955 in Grand Rapids. Al was a self employed roofer, operating Buning Roofing with his son, Ron. He loved farming and rural life, and enjoyed traveling and hunting. He served in the Korean war, spending one year in Germany. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Millie Skeels and his parents, Lewis and Lottie Buning. Mr. Buning is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joyce; his daughters. Lori (Wayne) Kidder of Hastings, and Jean (Dan) VanHorn of Alto; sons, Tom (Karen) Buning and Ron (Kris) Buning both of Middleville; son-in-law. Greg Skeels of Kentwood; ten special grandchildren; father and mother-in-law. August and Jeanette Hoort of Cascade; brothers, Jerald (Barb) Buning, Clinton (Jean) Buning; sister, Janice (John) Triezenberg; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary (Bob) DeKoekKoek. Jim (Carole) Hoort. Phyllis Hoort. Janice DenBesten, and Eileen (Henry) Hofstra; many nieces and nephews and a host of very good friends. Services for Mr. Buning were held Thursday. January 14, 1999 at Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Pastor Chuck Doombos officiated. Interment took place in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. APRIL 30, 1947 - JANUARY 8, 1999 DOSTER, MICHIGAN jit lo In God's hands, al lhe family homestead. ) 11:40 a.m„ January 8. 1999. Linda passed , on to her next station. With her eyes wide*, open while in the arms of her husband, shot, departed with a glorious and stately!! expression of triumph. After a two and a half year valiant battle with breast cancer,-' it was bronchitis that quickly eased her! passing and released her from extreme pain’ and suffering. Linda, a professional Astrologer of 19 years, was certified with the American Federation of Astrologers. Also a writer, ■ lecturer, and teacher, her greatest gift was' the tapestry of love that she wove through! her family, friends, and hundreds of clients that revered her and looked to her faremotional and spiritual guidance. A Her love of truth, integrity, and work of the heart was her mantra and her spirit wiir live with each and every one of us forever ' The family legacy is carried forward by' her son Nathan Lee Cork and husband1 John J. Dill II. Mildred (Peggy) Dudley DELTON - Mildred (Peggy) Dudley™ age 86. of Delton, passed away TueadayS January 19. 1999 at Pennock Hospital ilS Hastings. She was bom in Ligonier. Indiaro March 4, 1912, the daughter of Ora Margaret (Nolan) Mann. Mrs. Dudkyjj attended Kellogg School in HickorM Comers and graduated from Kcllogfl Community College in Battle Creek witfl a degree in nursing. She worked as a nursdjj at Community Hospital. Battle Creek and Pennock Hospital. Hastings. She enjoyed her family, cooking, nursing, and all her many friends. She also enjoyed engaging in her voluntary ministry work as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Mrs. Dudley is survived by her husband. Steven Russell Dudley of Hastings; six children. Richard of Orlando, Florida. Robert (Marymike) of Kalamazoo. R. Dean (Jill) of Kalamazoo. Shirley (Russell) Dimond of Delton, Bev (Nealt Tack of Delton, and Mary Sue Whaley ot Hastings; 18 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and two great great' grandchildren. A memorial talk will be gi"en by Stevi;; Pierce on Saturday. January 23. 1999 a( 4:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 220 W. ColfaxL Hastings. Burial took place al the East' Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may he made tp the West Hastings Congregation or Jehovah's Witnesses. Arrangements were made by Williams' Funeral Home in Delton. Nina M. Wright HASTINGS - Nina M. Wright, ag 84, of Hastings, passed away Frida January 15. 1999 at her home. Mrs. Wright was bom on September I! 1914 in Banfield, the daughter of Perry I Dora (Doerr) Arnold. She was raised in Barry County an attended Barry County rural schools. Sh has been a resident of Hastings since 193Mrs. Wright was employed al the forme Superior Furniture Company in Batti Creek for several years. Mrs. Wright is survived by her tw step-daughters, Dorothy Vance of Bessme Alabama, and Ann Hulsey of Columbian: Alabama; sister. Arietta Tefft of Richlantf two brothers, Willard Arnold of Berne. Indiana, and Clyde Arnold of Spokane. Washington; nieces and nephews; special friend. Sharon Blanchard of Cloverdale. Funeral Services for Mrs. Wright were held Wednesday January 20, 1999 al the Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. '8 Memorials may be made to the Mooseheart of the Loyal Order of Moose. H �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 21.1999 - Page 7 lake Odessa NGUUS united in marriage Claire Sparklin of Sunnyside Drive, Bat­ tle Creek, daughter of Elizabeth Bcnanzcr of Battle Creek and Steven Sparklin of Clarkson, and Jason Karas of Hastings, son of Agnes and Richard Karas of Hastings, were married on Sept. 4, 1998, in an out­ door private wedding on Jason's grandfa­ ther^ farm in Hastings. fClaire is a graduate of Lakeview High School, Kellogg Community College, and Eastern Michigan University and is cur­ rently employed as an Account Manager in Sales at CCX Transportation in Ann Arbor. (Jason is a graduate of Hastings High School, Kellogg Community College, and Central Michigan University and is cur­ rently employed in layout and design at the FJint Journal. /The couple traveled to Mackinac Island and now reside in Brighton (8649 Wayside, Apt. 12, Brighton, Ml 48116). •j.Thc wedding took place on a hilltop at 6i30 p.m. as the sun was setting behind a cluster of pine trees. As part of the ccrernpny, the couple planted a tree in remem­ brance of their grandfathers who were re­ cently deceased. Grandmother Agnes McPharlin and Grandmother Margie Bcnanzcr F: in attendance along with parents, a relatives, and a couple of close friends. Kay-Walker to wed next fall Mr. and Mrs. Benny Dale Key of Delton arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Holly Enn, to Marvin Daniel Walker, the son of Phyllis Walker of Alto and the late Daniel Walker. Holly and Marvin arc both 1995 gradu­ ates of Thomapple Kellogg High School. A fall of 1999 wedding date has been set. Wilcox-Peake exchange vows Janet E. Wilcox and Thomas- M were united m marriage on Dec1:30.1998 in Hastings, Ml. Attendants were Jim and Dawn Yargcr. The couple honeymooned in Cancun, Mexico. The couple is now residing in Hastings. by Elaine Gariock There will be a Red Cross Bloodmobilc at Fellowship Hall in Lake Odessa next week on Monday. Jan. 25, with collection of pints of blood from noon until 5:45 p.m. Marian Durkee is local chairman of the pro­ ject. On Wednesday, Jan. 27, the Ionia County Health Department will hold its monthly immunization clinic in the lower level of Central United Methodist Church. This is open to the public. Central UM Church will observe Christ­ ian Education Sunday, Jan. 24. There will be recognition of each of the children^ classes during the morning worship service and there will be a shared meal following the service, with further education empha­ sis. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met on Thursday evening, Jan. 14, despite the weather which had caused cancellation of school that day. Eighteen were present. John Waite, in his presentation, had several handouts for his audience based on tax as­ sessment records for Odessa Township. One sheet used as an example the tax records of the first farm listed in Section 1 for each of several years. He stressed that even though the amount of tax rose each year, the farmer still could certainly see the effects of his tax money, as roads were im­ proved, schools built, and drainage ditches dug to rid his farm of excessive water in the spring of the year. After several years, a dog owner’s census was printed. The remarkable feature is that only one female dog was listed for the entire township. The tax for a male Jog was $ 1 and for female dogs the tax was $3, figures which have changed lit­ tle in more than a century. He related sev­ eral figures on the rise in valuation for the township with a marked increase in 1888 when the village was platted and about ten years earlier when Bonanza was beginning to grow with store buildings, hotel and houses along with a new school. By the end of his presentation, the members had truly had some “fun, facts and fallacies.’’ Dale and Nancy Cunningham were the hosts for the evening and they served re­ freshments. The next meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 11. On the following evening, there will be the third “Dinner at the Depot.” Details will be announced later about this elegant evening. , Former residents Robert and Rosalee (Curtis) McDowell, along with another Wyoming couple, announced tfye approach­ ing May 29 wedding of their children. Clint Work continues on the Bradee/Bamett building. The present state is that of the final finishing with decorating, counter tops and technology installation. The addi­ tions are for new stainways. The final exterior touches will wait for spring. The move from next door will come late in February. and Baker College. He also has attended GVSU. Death catne on Jan. 9 to Mrs. Lena Austin of Lansing who was 94 years of age. She was predeceased try her husband, three sons and a daughter. One of her sons was William Austin Sr. of Lakeview Drive. Funeral services were held Monday for Mrs. Jean DeWall of Grand Rapids. She was age 87 and a mother of three daughters, one of whom is Mrs. Wayne (Gaye) Hazel She was predeceased by her first husband. Edward Kikstra, in 1975 and Mr. DeWall in 1990. Two STEP parenting workshops scheduled Call 257-1636 to register. Another workshop that will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 9 through March 23 at the Barry Intermediate School Dis­ trict. 535 W. Woodlawn, will be System­ atic Training for Effective Parenting of Teens (STEP/Teen). Participants will gain a chance lo under­ stand misbehavior of teens and leant abdut Two family/parenting workshops are scheduled in Barry County next month. One will be an Early Childhood System­ atic Training for Effective Parenting (EC S ITiP) workshop on Tuesdays from 7 lo 9 p.m. starting Feb. 2 and running through March 16 al the Gun Lake Community Preschool at 12200 Chief Noonday Road in Yankee Springs Township In these sessions, parents of infants and ttxldlers will gain an understanding of age appropriate expectations, guidelines and disciplines for the developmental years of several different tools for dealing with problems. Methods of discipline that will help develop responsibility will be dis­ cussed and practiced There is no cost for this workshop serics. children. Cost for this series will be $15 per person and $20 per couple. r 11911 ppw54«>d a graduate of Wyoming Park High School EMERGENCY 2 Home Address Signs • [.4 • • • U Required by new Barry County Ordinance *19.95 ea. - 2 or more •17.95 ea Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Mailed same day C3.00 postage) Installation available Action Signs Robin Ray Zillgitt, Nashville and Carol Marie VanDerske, Nashville. Terry Donald Tobias, Dowling and Debo­ rah M’.ric Mainstone, Dowling. /across Jmm E.W. Blml 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 948-8618 or th rm 888-577-7446 LEGAL NOTICE Maupin-Greenfield plan to wed in June j, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Maupin of Delton, apd Mr. and Mrs. Steve Greenfield of Hast­ ings, are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their children, Cherise Marie hjfaupin to Chad DeWayne Greenfield. .Cherise graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1997 and from Wright’s Q’eauty Academy in 1998. She is employed at J.C. Penney Styling Salon in Battle Creek. Her fiance, Chad graduated from Hastings High School in 1996 and is employed by Viking Corporation in Hast­ ings . A June 1999 wedding at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings is planned. HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN MORTGAGE SALE Violet Jordan to mark 85 years Violet Jordan will be celebrating her 85th birthday on Feb. 2, 1999. She would enjoy receiving cards and letters from her family and friends. Her address is: Cumberland Retirement Village, Room #320, 11535 East Fulton, Lowell. MI 49331. r Notice is hereby given that Default has oc­ curred in a Mortgage given by Julia A Holmes to the United States of Amenca. acting through ihe Farmers Home Administration. United States De­ partment of Agriculture The Mortgage is dated August 13.1993 and was recorded on August 16. 1993 r Liber 580 on pages 492 to 495 of the Barry County Records No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt which is now Seventy Three Thousand two Hun­ dred Seventy and 99/100 ($73,270 99) Dollars The Mortgage will be foreclosed by selling the property described below at a public auction to the highest bidder The sale will be held on Feb­ ruary 4.1999 al 100 p.m . local time, at the Barry County Court House which is located at 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan which is the lo­ cation of the Berry County Circuit Court The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, including interest at the rate of 7 25% per year, legal costs attorney fees and any taxes or insurance which may be paid by the mortgagee before the sale The property to be sold is located in Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan and is more specifically described in the Mortgage as Lot 63 and the East 1/2 of Lot 62 of the plat of SMITH S LAKEVIEW ESTATES NO 1. ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 at Page 2 of thi Barry County Records The redemption period will expire six (tmonths from the date ol the sale unless the prop­ erty is deemed to be abandon pursuant to MCL §600 3241a m which case the redemption period will expire thirty (30) days from the date of the sale Dated December 24. 1998 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL­ , Mildred Mathews 4, to mark 89 years Our loving mother Mildred Mathews, will 89th birthday on Jan. Shower Send cards to Hastings, Ml 49058 and grandmother, be celebrating her 29th with a card 2467 Wasabenang. Flora Reynolds has 89th birthday This lovely lady is celebrating her 89th birthday on Jan. 20. 1999. She would love to receive a card from you at Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Rd TURE PREPARED BY JOHN R TUCKER (P37348) WINEGARDEN SHEDD. HALEY. LINDHOLM & ROBERTSON. PLC Attorneys at Law 501 Citizens Bank Building 328 S Saginaw Flint. Ml 48502-1983 (810) 767-3600 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that al its regular meeting held al 7:30 p.m. on January 11. 1999, at the Hope Township Hall, the Township Board of Hope Township adopted the following Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 31. which is summarized as set forth below. SECTION 1. TITLE. This Ordinance is entitled the “Hope Township Construction Code Ordinance". SECTION II. ASSUMPTION OF ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITY. Hope Township assumes responsibility for administration and enforcement of 1972 PA 230, as amended, and those portions of the State Construction Code consisting of the Michigan Stale Building Code, Michigan State Electrical Code and .Michigan State Mechanical Code. SECTION HL RIGHT TO PROVIDE FOR JOINT ENFORCEMENT. This Section reserves the right of Hope Township to enter into an agreement or contract with any other Township. Village. City or County for joint enforcement and administration of 1972 PA 230, as amended, and the Michigan Slate Building Code, Michigan State Electrical Code and Michigan Slate Mechanical Code. SECTION IV. DESIGNATION OF ENFORCING AGENCY. This Section sets forth the authori­ ty of the Hope Township Board to designate any person or persons as enforcing agency of 1972 PS 230. as amended, and the Michigan Slate Building Code. Michigan Stale Electrical Code and Michigan State Mechanical Code. SECTION V. FEES. This Section sets forth the authority of the Hope Township Board to establish fees for the administration of the aforementioned Act and the Michigan State Building Cotte. Michigan State Electrical Code and Michigan State Mechanical Code. SECTION VL SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this ordinance are severable. SECTION VII. SANCTIONS. This Section provides that violation of this Ordinance or the Codes being administered and enforced hereunder shall be a municipal civil infraction and se.» forth the sanctions for such violation. SECTION VIII. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. All Ordinances or pans of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. However, permits validly issued before the effective date of this Ordinance are not invalidated hereby and any pending proceedings under any previous Ordinance or Township Construction Code being repealed hereby shall not be affected by this Ordinance. SECTION XI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) dap following its publication after adoption PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that true copies of the above-summanzed Ordinance may from and after the date of publication of this Notice be inspected or purchased at the address set forth below Sylvia W. Forster. Clerk Hope Township ('«') • 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)948-2464 I �P*ge 8 - Ths Hastings Banner - Thursday January 21, 1999 sary or any other special day L_ast night, he threw me into a wall and started to choke me. It seemed like a nightmare. I couldn't believe it was real. I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over. I know he must be sorry Because he sent me flowers today. LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting January 12, 1999 - 7:00 p.m. Six board members present. Bassett absent. County Commissioner and Mrs Bailey, two guests Minutes approved, treasurer's report received Commissioner Bailey s report Tabled Youth Council contract Approved twp attorney James Goutooze twp auditor. Jack Walker, current township deposito­ ries and meeting schedule Approved Horizon resolution with attorney's okay Paid outstanding bills Adjourned al 8 25 Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C Thomas. Supervisor (1/21) STATE OF MCHK2AN in the cmcurr court for the county OF BARRY ORDER FOR SUBSTITUTED SERVICE File No. 99-007-CK WILLIAM ASAKEVICH AND DIANE ASAKEVICH, Plaintiff, vs JAMES N. SHAW and UNIVERSAL CONSTRUCTION d/b/1 B.J. CONSTRUCTION Defendant JAMES R. DURANT (P2S420) Attorneys for PlalntWfa 5340 Holiday Terrace Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 (616) 372-4215 At a session of said court held n the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan on the 6th day of January. 1999. PRESENT: HONORABLE JAMES H FISHER. Circuit Court Judge On the 30th day of December. 1998. an action was filed by WHUam Asakevich and Diane Asake­ vich, Plaintiffs, against James N Shaw and Uni­ versal Construction dto/a B.J. Construction. De­ fendants. m this court to recover lor damages un­ der a construction contract Upon hearing and consideration of the Motion of Plaintiffs attesting to the tact that the Defen­ dants are evading service of process that there­ fore service upon Defendants of the summons and a copy of the complaint in this action cannot be otherwise effectuated, and rt appearing to the court that the Defendants can best be appraised to the pendency of this action by the publication of this Order in a newspaper. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants James N Shaw and the Universal Construction dto/a B J Construction, shad serve their answer on James R. Durant, attorney for Plaintiffs, whose address is 5340 Holiday Terrace, Kalamazoo. Michigan 49009. answer or take such other ac­ tion as may be permitted by law on or before the 15th day of Fetiuary. 1999. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment by de­ fault against this Defendant tor the relief de­ manded in the CompUunt filed in this court IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order by published once each week with three consecutive week*; (or tor such further time as the court may require) in Barry County IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publi­ cation of this Order be made within 14 days from the date of entry of this Order and that pnor to the dale of the last putaication of a copy of this Order, a copy of this Order be enclosed in a properly sealed envelope, with postage fuUy prepaid, bearing the return address of Plaintiffs' attorney, and same bo deposited in the United States Mart addressed to the Defendants at 8912 Bivins Road. NashvBe. Michigan 49073. the Defen­ dants' last known address Honorable James H Fisher James R Durant (P26420) Attorney for Plaintiffs Address 5340 Hobday Terrace Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 Phone (616)372-4215 (2-4) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AH Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHAEL K DETTMANN AND MARY LEE DETTMANN. HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORT­ GAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION. Mort­ gagee. dated August 15. 1997. and recorded on September 5. 1997. As Instrument #1001199. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned bv MESNE assignment to SOURCE ONE MORT­ GAGE SERVICES CORPORATION. A Delaware Corporation, by an assignment dated August 25. 1997, and recorded on February 12. 1998. as In­ strument #1007574. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty four thousand six hundred nineteen and 28/100 Dol­ lars ($54,619 28). including interest at 8 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m on March 4. 1999. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as. The following described premises situated m the Township of Irving. County of Barry and Slate of Michigan to-wrt A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30. Town 4 North. Range 9 West described as commencing at the intersection of the East line of said Section 30 with the centerline of State Road, thence northwesterly along said centerline of State Road 765 feet, thence South paraftei with said East Section hne. 280 feet to the true place of beginning, thence North parallel to said East Section line 280 feet to said centerline of state Road, thence northwesterly atong said cerrterbne of State Road a distance of 375 feet to the cen­ tertine of McCann Road, thence southwesterly along said centertine of McCann Road 400 feet, thence easterly to the place of beginning I D #008-030-006-20 ‘Deed Source: Book 500. page 695 (re­ recorded m Book 501. page 679)' The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale DATED: January 21. 1999 SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICES CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremam & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (2/18) Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting January 11,19W* 7:30 p.m. Call to order and Pledge to the Hag Adams. Woods. Forster. Tonkin. Albert and 6 citizens present Approved agenda. December minutes, and January bitts Received correspondence, committee and treasurer's report Approved tM lor Bolens Tractor; purchase ol John Deere 4300 Tractor acceptance ol resumes tor Bufttog Inspector/Zoning Adnwmtralor. On*nance No 31 adopting lhe Stale Construction Codos; Miaaga Proposal tor 2396 m*s tor spe­ cial etoetton in 1999 which would raise 113.364; soother phone toe tor office; lax tor office; use ol temporary office worker when netded. not Siow mg a certam party to use the townshp hal. in­ crease ol election workers' wages; ad tor puffing chlonde on gravel roads Adjournment at 806 p.m Sylvia W Forster. Clerk Attested to by Pxincia Albert. Supervisor (1/21) LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR LATE STARTING SPRING CLASSES AT KCC-FEHSENFELD CENTER The following lists classes for both day and evening that will begin the week of January 25, 1999 or later: Introduction to Anthropology Art - Special Topics Foundations of Interpersonal Communications Business and Technical Communications Introduction to Criminal Justice Criminal Law Physical Geography Western Civilizations Modem America Encounter with the Arts Careers - Exploring Your Future Introduction to Human Services Family Dynamics Pre-Algebra Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Ethics American System of Government Introduction to Psychology Developmental Psychology Introduction to Sociology Social Problems General Accounting Business Correspondence Business Law Principles of Economics-Micro Applications Software: Excel Advanced Applications Software - Spreadsheets Keyboarding Introduction & Refresher Typing Intermediate Typing Advanced Typing REGISTER NOW! Call 616-948-9500 or stop in at 2950 Gun Lake Road, Hastings >• ANTH 200 >■ ART 297 >■ COMM 101 >• COMM 111 *- CRJU 101 >- CRJU2O2 >■ GEOG 100 *• HIST 102 *- HIST 104 >■ HUMA 150 »• HURE 100 *■ HUSE 101 »■ HUSE 260 >• MATH 100 >■ PHIL 201 >■ PHIL 202 ■>- POSC 200 > PSYC 201 » PSYC 220 >• SOCI 201 * SOCI 202 > ACCO 102 >• BUAD 104 >• BUAD 202 >■ ECON 202 >• CIS 185 >■ CIS 275 »■ OIS 109 >• OIS 111 >■ OIS 112 >• OIS 113 GETTING YOU THERE! KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE I Don’t MYOB Dear Ann Landers: I am writing about something that happened in our town not long ago. A woman was killed in her own home by her husband. The woman had neighbors wh» heard her scream for help, but they chose not to become involved. This will haunt them forever, knowing they might have saved her life and instead did nothing. I have been in a similar situation. 1 was out in the street one night, trying to get away from my abusive husband. He had knocked me down and was pounding my head into the pavement. I was screaming for help, begging someone to call the police. No one came. After he left me alone, a woman came out of her house and said she “hoped wc had resolved our problems." Fortunately, I survived, and through AlAnon, counseling and good friends, I fi­ nally got my life together. I know others who, like me, needed to be rescued but weren’t because people “didn't want to get involved." When I hear about such inci­ dents, it makes me angry. People need to help one another. Even if they call 911 and it turns out io be a false alarm, so what? You never know when you might be saving a life. Please, tell your readers: Take a chance. Get involved. - Santa Barbara, Calif. . Dear Santa Barbara: There are times when MYOB is the best policy, but when someone is screaming for help is not one of those times. The next letter says it far better than anything I could come up with: Greed is good Dear Ann Landers: I just read the letter from the woman who asked her daughter's friends who do charitable good deeds rather than bring gifts to the girl’s birthday party. She said she didn’t want her daughter to grow up to be materialistic like the previous generation. Well, OK, so her daughter won’t be ma-, terialistic. Big deal. She will grow up to a good little socialist instead. I say let the kid get presents. My generation may have been materialistic, but we aren’t nearly as screwed up as today’s touchy-feely genera­ tion. - Hal in Texas. Dear Hal: You’re out of the loop. Touchyfeel is old hat. The trend is now toward the materialistic and the acquisitive. Check the on-line crowd, and you will see what computers have done to our society. There are so many goodies to be had, and people want more of everything. Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best: “Things arc in ‘.he saddle and ride mankind." If Emerson came back to­ day, he would get an eyeful. No laughing gas Dear Ann Landers: Yesterday, 1 attended the funeral of a 22-year-old man who left behind a young daughter who will never know her father. He died because he tried to get a cheap high w’ith laughing gas (nitrous oxide). He was driving at the time. When they pulled him out of the wreck, he still had the balloon in his mouth. That’s going to be a great story to tell his daughter when she grows up. At the time this man was dying, his two younger brothers were also out getting high. Their older brother had told them how much fun it was to inhale nitrous oxide. As if the patents don’t have enough grief in their lives. Please tell your teenage readers to get high in life instead of killing themselves with cheap thrills. - S.B. in Crawfordville, Fla. Dear Crawfordville: I have printed sev­ eral letters in my column nbout the dangers of inhalants, which in dude nitrous oxide (laughing gas), helium, aerosols, paint, cleaning solvents and gasoline. Inhalants Quality Printing ••• depends on experience & equipment. Let Us QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Ask For: Bill Love, Steve Steward or Jennifer Jacobs work directly on the heart, the nervous sys­ tem and other vital organs. The experts on the subject have made it abundantly clear that inhalants can be both addictive and deadly. Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, can pro­ duce permanent damage to the nervous sys­ tem - this mcahs the ability to see. hear, walk and talk. Helium, when inhaled from a tank or used long term, can cause asphyxi­ ation. permanent brain damage, massive pulmonary hemorrhaging and death The latest fad is “whippets," which arc canisters used to make whipped cream and sold in gourmet and hardware stores. Parents should discuss the dangers of in­ halants with their children. They should also be alert to obvious signs of inhalant abuse such as paint stains on a child’s hands or face; chemical odors on breath, clothing or rags, the rapid disappearance of house­ hold aerosol or cleaning products. If in­ halant use is suspected, parents should con­ tact their local substance abuse or mental health program to help. Parents who want more information can call the National In­ halant Prevention Coalition at 1-800-269­ 4237 for a free video narrated by Dcloris Jordan (Michael^ mother). Flower story Dear Ann Landers: I recently saw this poem at work. The author is unknown, but apparently, she witnessed the death of a moQier. I cried when I read it, not only be­ cause of the pain I felt but because so many women out there need a wake-up call. Please print it so others might benefit from the message. - D.R. in West Palm Beach, Ha. Dear D.R.: Here it is. Poignant and pow­ erful. Thank you for sending it on. I got flowers today. It wasn’t my birthday or any other special day. We had our first argument last night. And he said a lot of cruel things that re­ ally hurt me. 1 know he is sorry and didn’t mean the things he said Because he sent me flowers today. I got flowers today. It wasn’t our anniver- GIRL, Kortney Lee, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 18, 1998 at 9:55 p.m. to Kris and Cleon Brown Jr. of Hastings. Weighing 10 lbs. 2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, John Joseph Kristaps, bom Dec. 15, 1998 to Jennifer and John Zimelis of Grand Rapids. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are John and Mary Zimelis of Grand Rapids and Larry and Sarah (Sam) Barton of Caledo­ nia. BOY, Andrew Christopher, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 4, 1999 at 7:43 p.m. to Chris and Laura Black of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Tiffany Lee, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 4, 1999 at 9:03 p.m. to Dan and I got flowers today, and it wasn't Mothers Day or any other special day Last night, he beat me up again And it was much worse than all the othc’times. If I leave him, what will I do? How will I take care of my kids? What about money? 1 m afraid of him and scared to leave. But I know he must be sorry Because he sent me flowers today. 1 got flowers today. Today was a very spe­ cial day. I was the day of my funeral. Last night, he finally killed me. He beat me to death If only I had gathered Enough courage and strength to leave him, I would not have gotten flowers today. Phone danger Dear Ann Landers: The Japanese Na­ tional Police Agency recently announced that in six months, it had recorded nine deaths and 1,627 injuries in car accidents where the drivers were talking on cell phones. In wonder if that’s how it is in the United States. - NYC. Dear N.Y.C.: Yakkers arc the same worldwide. They can’t possibly give full at­ tention to driving when they’re grabbing on the phone. I’m sure the accident rate is about the same in the United States. Ann Landers' booklet. “Nuggets and Doozies." has everything from the outra­ geously funny to the poignantly insightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling): Nuggets, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25.) To find out more about Ann Landers and r?ad about her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at mw, cre­ ators. com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Read the BANNER every week. It’s CONTAGIOUS!!! Brenda Fullerton of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 3 lbs. 14 1/2 ozs. and 17 inches long. GIRL, Jade Marie, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jan. 5, 1999 at 9:18 p.m. to Lori Eberhart of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Abigail Rose, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 23, 1998 at 8:26 a.m. to Tom and Robin Girrbach of Woodland. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Abigail Elizabeth Jin-Lee Smith was welcomed home from South Korea on Jan. 7,1999. She was bom on May 6. 1998. Proud parents are Dan and Diane Smith of Nashville. Her big brothers are Joey and Garret. Grandparents arc Joe and Marge Andrews of Nashville, Betty and Richwd Kaub of Hastings. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications frvm interested citi­ zens for a vacant position on the Tax Limitation Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators office, 3rd floor, Courthouse, Hastings, MI and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 29, 1999. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Mayor Franklin L. Campbell win be appointments to fill one representative position available on the Downtown Development Authority Board and one alternate representative position available on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applications are available at the City Clerk's Office. Any persons residing within the City of Hastings who would like to be considered for either of these appointments should sub­ mit a resume and/or application to the City Clerk’s office at 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by calling 616 945-2468. The final date for making applica­ tion is February 1. 1999. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 21. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... A history of Woodland by A.W. Dillenback (Part viii) by Joyce Weinbrecht Apnl 27. 1911: Isaac Hoit. Lant Otto. ’ Amos Wheeler and the first German Fami­ lies. the Beginning of This Village. There were two or three pioneer families who settled in Woodland between 1840 and 1845 that should have been mentioned in previous items. There was one Isaac Hoit. who was a brother of Mrs. Nchcmaiah Lovewell. Hoit first settled on the cast side of Section 15, across from Edwin Stairs. He lived there for some years and then sold out to Conrad Hanes. He then located on Section No. 10 and remained on this farm a number of years and sold it to George Mauch. This is the farm now occupied by Frank Jordan. He then went west and remained there for some years. Again selling out. he came back and located in the southwest part of Barry County and remained there until death, and ’ he was very old when he died. His wife died about two years ago. Hoit had done lots of 'moving around during his lifetime, and well thev could, for his family was quite small as they only had 19 children, of which 14 arc yet living (1911). Our next to mention was Lansford W. Otto, who settled on Section 9, the farm now occupied by Willard Jordan. He lived on this farm for many years and was an industrious man. and in fact, he had to be, for he was like many other pioneers. He had a large family of children that had to be fed and clothed. Those of our settlers who remember Lant Otto will call to memory the fact that he was one of the finest men that ever lived in Woodland. After selling the farm above mentioned he moved to Rutland Township, this county, farmed for a few years and 'again sold out and came back to Woodland Township, bought the Bowers farm on the west side of Jordan Lake. Section No. 5. Selling again, he bought a farm in Odessa Township, remaining on this farm until his wife died. He then being about 80 years old Oi* more, sold again and went to live with • his son at Boyne Falls, a short distance this side of Petoskey. However, he di^d in a few -Years after and _wfts brought hack here for —burial. Wc may mention him again in future items when we record the accident on Jor­ dan Lake by drowning. John Otto a brother to the one above 1 m**r.:ioncJ. came to Woodland about the ^ramc time and commenced pioneering on the farm where Samuel D. Katherman (Sec­ tion No. 9). He also was a quiet and indus­ trious citizen. He remained on this farm for a number of years and sold out. moving over into Ionia County and I think he has been dead for many years. The whereabouts of his family, I am unable to say. Amos Wheeler, who was a brother of Ascy (Asa) Wheeler, previously mentioned, (was formerly a resident of Steuben County. N.Y., but in 1834 moved to Washtenaw County, Michigan, and in 1845 he moved to Woodland and settled on the cast part of the (late E.P Barnum farm across the road from (Robert Landis. He remained on this farm for a number of years until after his wife died. He then sold out and lived at a num;bcr of different places, finally moving near St. Joseph on the Lake Shore and died there tat a ripe old age. He was father of Pascal Wheeler, who is living with his son, Her­ man Wheeler, the livery man of this village. Pascal P. Wheeler is now getting somewhat advanced in years, being past 80 years of age. but is quite active yet. both mentally and physically. Where now yet stands our beautiful little village, known as Woodland, was prior to 1847. a dense forest, but dunng the latter part of that year John McArthur, as was pre­ viously mentioned, made little improve­ ments. where Mr. Wesley Meyers now lives. However the first thing erected toward the springing up of a country town was a black­ The George Niethamer Family (back row. left to right) Clara. Frank. Bertha (front row. left to right) Mary. Caroline. Carl. George. The Adam Baitinger family: (bottom row. left to right) Katherine. Daniel; middle row. Adam. John. Dorthea; front row, Sarah. Woodland Memorial Park, often referred to as Cemetery #2, in older writings about Woodland Township. Adam and Anna Eckardt. smith shop built by John N. Snyder in 1849. He w^s a ,son-in-la}\ qfAMwd Rowladcr. He came from Dansville, N.Y., and carried on the first pioneer blacksmith shop until he sold out to Melchor Baitinger, one whom we shall speak of again in future items. In 1852. the first German settlers, direct from the mother country, came to Wood­ land, three families, who are as follows: Jacob Vcltc Sr., who was a brother to Mrs. Rowladcr and settled on the farm now* known and occupied by his son. Jacob F. Vcltc. on Section No. 23. He had two sons and two daughters The other son was George Vcltc. who has been dead for a number of years and who was father of John Vcltc. the postmaster. The oldest daughter was the wife of Fred Wagner Sr., deceased. The second daughter was the wife of Conrad Hanes Jr. Both arc dead. The next one of the three families was Conrad Hanes Sr. They settled on the west side of Section No. 14. They had one son. long since dead, and five daughters. The oldest daughter was the wife of George Smith Sr. of Woodbury. The second daugh­ ter was the wife of John Schaibly of Carl­ ton. deceased. The third daughter is the wife of Jacob F. Vcltc. The fourth is the wife of Jacob Hildingcr of Woodbury. The fifth and youngest died when still a young lady The third family was Christian Burklc Sr. He settled on Section No. 14 on five acres of land, which he purchased from Michael Row ladcr Jr. for $8 per acre. This was about all the money the entire family had. They had two sons and four daughters, Mrs. Michael Smith is the oldest. The others arc Mrs. Jacob Reiser. Mrs. John Bcssmcr of Hastings, deceased, and Mrs. John M. Reis­ er. The youngest. George, is a farmer near Marshall. The oldest son. Christian died Philip Fredrick and Barbara Bessemer Eckardt only a short time ago. The farm and sur­ roundings where his w^ow aiid son. Gcotgc, now lives is sufficient proof of his prosperity and success while in Woodland. You must take into consideration that when these three families landed in Wood­ land over 59 years ago. far from their native home, they were not acquainted with our customs. Not one of them could speak the English language. Regardless of all these disadvantages that confronted these Ger­ man people on every hand when they first came here, all three families have during all these years, been grand and good citizens and have succeeded well. Jacob Vcltc is regarded as the second wealthiest farmer in Woodland. The first death to occur by drowning in any of our lakes that wc know of. was in June 1852 when Edwin Lovewall, a youth­ ful son of Nchcmiah Lovewell, went out on Jordan Lake to fish in a bark canoe and by some means the slender craft was upset and he fell a victim to drowning before anyone knew the real situation. May 4. 1911: First Church Founded and Cemeteries Laid Out; The Center’s First Merchant; Germans Had the Second Choice in Lands. The first public burying ground, or Cemetery No. I, laid out in Woodland Township, was about 1846 on the farm then owned by John A. Jordan, now owned by Anson J. Roberts (1911) on Section No. 4. The first person buned there, as was previ­ ously mentioned, was Martha Ann. the daughter of John Potts and the first adult was Moses Wadley. [This cemetery is now known as Mauch ] The first person buried in Lakeside Cemetery was Mr. Boynton. Wc have previously mentioned that the first person buned in Cemetery No. 2 southeast of here, [now known as Woodland Memor­ ial Park] was Ira Ingerson. About the year 1850. John Meyers Sr. of German descent, yet a native of Pennsylva­ nia. who had lived for a few years in Ohio, came to Woodland and purchased 160 acres of land for each of his children. He had six sons and three daughters Besides this, he bought a farm for him­ self just over the town line in Odessa Town­ ship. Ionia County. Mr. Meyer’s children were nearly all grown to mature ages. He and all of his family were very religiously inclined. The first United Brethren class ever orga­ nized in Woodland was about 1850 or soon after Meyers settled here and the member­ ship of that class was composed largely of his family. The first church edifice was erected about 1852 on the northcast comer of Sec­ tion No. 3. and was completed or dedicated about 1853 The burden of expense of erect­ ing this church was born bx "Grand Pap’’ Meyers as he was always called, and the church was always known and called the Meyers Church However, a few years ago this church was tom dovv n This family is all dead but two sons and one daughter. Mrs. Samuel Cramer of Lake Odessa is the daughter Samuel Meyers is living, retired in Lake Odessa and is well advanced in years. Valentine Meyers is liv­ ing in Sunfield. Wesley Meyers of this vil­ lage is a grandson and lias been township clerk of Woodland. About this time. Michael Schweitzer commenced pioneenng on the farm where his son. H.V Schweitzer, now lives. Michael was an industrious and hard work­ ing man and cleared up a large farm on Sec­ tion No 12. He became sufficiently able lo live without work and has been living a retired life in Lake Odessa for a number of years. He was also quite a hunter in pioneer days, always having plenty of venison and honey on hand and his faithful wife knew well just how to prepare a good meal to suit the appetite of the hungry visitor. Mr. Schweitzer is past 80 years of age, yet he enjoys lo tell of falling the great for­ est, clearing the land, and of the many exploits in hunting game, finding bee trees and catching fish. He is yet quite active in both body and mind. [The Schweitzers cel­ ebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 19. 1924. He was 94 and she was 91.] In our last week’s item, wc mentioned that the Veltes, Hanes and Burklcs were the first German settlers direct from the moth­ er country. But soon after that the Germans came in rapidly, so numerous that we shall be unable for want of space to eulogize on each individual family, but will mention them in a body. Among them were J.G. Schwartz, Adam Baitinger. George Neithammcr Sr., Fred Wagner Sr., Andrew and J.F. Smith, Jacob Schray, the Eckardts, Schulers. George Bayha, the Kramers, George, Jacob and Michael Smith, Mauchs, Metzgers, Bitzers and Fenders and many others came later. These Germans, coming here at a later date, had to take second choice in the pur­ chase of lands and these lands were usually a flat level surface, covered with a massive forest, but in a progress of time as these lands have been cleared and properly drained, experience has demonstrated the fact that they arc now our strongest and most productive soils. So we must give these Germans great credit for they have taken an active part in changing Woodland from that wild condition into its present Wlial is llic lending’ cause of blindness among’ die elderly? condition of wealth and prosperity. These people are usually industrious and econom­ ical, and through their industry aided by a law of nature, the fertile soil has yielded abundantly and financial success and pros­ perity has been the result. In 1853, there came into our midst one Jacob Straus, a Jew of Hebrew faith, a ped­ dler, with a small pack of goods. After look­ ing the situation over he concluded that Woodland Center would be a very good location for a resident trader He rented a log,cabin previously occupied bx Mr Snxdcr. the blacksmith^ Straus stocked his building with a back load of goods and launched out as the pioneer merchant of Woodland Shortly after coming here he engaged Stephen Haight to build him a farm residence, the first frame house ever built at Woodland Centre. But Mr. Straus didn’t find a volume of trade as he antici­ pated and after staying two or three years, he took his goods and departed for a more favorable clime. Stephen Haight, one whom we have just mentioned as building the first fame house at the Centre, became a resident of Wood­ land in 1852 and worked at carpenter work for a number of years and in connection with his carpenter work he was engaged in the undertaking business, but at that time there was no such thing as silk covered coffins. The expense of making them and furnishing the lumber at that time would probably not exceed $5 and they were far more durable than the high priced caskets of modem style. Stephen later on moved to Lake Odessa and was undertaker there until failing health would no longer permit and he has been dead for some years. He was a son of Reuben Haight, who lived in Odessa Town­ ship and was a brother to Jonathan and Samuel Haight, mentioned m our first items. Wc may refer to the Haights again in our next article. (To be continued) Got a sports story? Call 945-9554 PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Hastings will hold a public hearing on Monday. January 25. 1999 at 7:30pm in order to give interested parties the opportunity to review and comment on the Community Development Block Grant application prepared by the City of Hastings. The City of Hastings will apply to the Michigan Jobs Commission for $20,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to undertake a planning study to allow Hastings Manufacturing Co. and the City of Hastings to address land use issues that could result in the expansion of employment opportunities for Low/Mod income individuals. Interested parties may review the CDBG applica­ tion beginning on January 25 at City Hall, which is located at 201 E. State St.. Hastings. Michigan. �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 21. 1999 Second half surge pulls Panthers past Blue Devils ( Saxons succeed on mats with fun, focus, direction The success enjoyed by die Hastings High School wrestling program has continued and it’s no surprise why the Saxons are coming together. First-year Coach Mike Goggins has used a winning formula, not only to inspire his wrestlers lo do well, but also to truly have a good time in doing so. Il’s a formula that includes commitment, caring and camaraderie. Goggins wants to develop an entire wrestling program in Hastings and not just a high school team. That includes the middle school program as well as the junior varsity wrestlers. "I want to try to develop not just a wrestling team, but a program like a Grandville or an Eaton Rapids," Goggins said. "All together and that includes die middle school coaches." The proof of the program’s success is found in the smiles found on the faces of the Saxon athletes and the results they're registering on the mats. Last Saturday, Hastings was second out of six squads at the Delton Invitational. Wrestlers wearing the blue and gold won five weight class tides and finished runners-up in three others. Not loo shabby. At the very challenging L.H. Lamb Invitational Jan. 9, the Saxons wound up fourth out of nine teams. Hastings wrestlers qualified for five weight class championships and won three titles. Another solid performance. The winning has a lol to do with the focus. As a celebrity wrestling coach last Thursday night, 1 was able to observe the inside goings on of Goggins’ program. I came away impressed and inspired. The first thing that die Hastings mentor reminded his team about before they approached the mat in its dual with East. Grand Rapids was to not take any opponent lighdy. By the end of the evening, assistant coach Dennis Redman had lost most of his voice, making sure the Hastings wresders didn’t take any opponents lightly. "Don’t give up" or "give it everything you got" arc words that lhe Saxon coaches often used. The Hastings wrestlers listened. Not only was the dual with East a big triumph for the Hastings team. 61-12, but it also included plenty of individual superlatives. For one, John Kieffer pinned his Pioneer foe in 14 seconds, a Hastings High School wresding record. For two, the event consisted of many Saxon triumphs, not just the varsity wins, but also the victories gained by the up-and-coming junior varsity crew. Depth is a key to any successful sports program and these guys... or should I say team members... certainly have it. The *98-99 Hastings wresding squad includes sophomore Amanda Lee. Ixe not only is the first female to compete in wresding al Hastings High School, but she won her first match last week versus Grand Rapids Northview. Lee, wlw began wrestling in the seventh and eighth grades, is part of a winning team and her teammates admire her determination. "I think that it is very big on her part." Hastings captain Gabc McCarty said. "It takes a lot of guts and heart. I have a lot of respect for her." A free throw by Robert Boyle with 20 seconds remaining lifted Delton Kellogg past Gull I-ike 57-56 in prep basketball action Tuesday in Richland. The Panthers (2-6) struggled at the start, but scored 18 points in the third quarter and 20 points in die fourth quarter lo cumc-fnwn-behind. Kyle Matteson led Delton’s offensive charge with 22 points, a total that included a 9-of-IO shooting effort from the charity stripe. Denny Bourdo tallied 12 points and Boyle 9 lo aid the Panther cause. Bourdo was also a big factor on lhe glass, pulling down 11 rebounds Gull lake (6-2) received 20 points from Tim Simpson and 12 markers from Derrick Marlow The Panther triumph took a full game effort, according to their coach. Jim Hogobtxtm. "We did a great job pulling this game out." Hogoboom said. "(It was done with) a no quit attitude " Sixteen of Matteson's 22 points were tallied during the second half, a 16-minute span tlial Delton won by nine points For the game, the Panthers made 18 field goals, three 3-poinlers and hit 18-of30 from the free tlirow line. The Blue Devils started the game with an 11-4 lead and still was in charge 39-30 during llw tliird quarter. Soon after, tliough, things seemed to begin to click for Hogoboom's squad. A Mike Kammaraad triple at lhe end of the third quarter cut lhe deficit lo four points, * Regan I >ielc tied the game 51 -51 in the fourth quarter and lhe game sce-sawcd at that point until Boyle's free throw at the end concluded the scoring and handed , ‘ Delton the non-league victory. Gull Ijikc had a couple field goal o attempts to go ahead in the final seconds. d but the shots did not fall. "This is a great win for us." _ Hogoboom said "The kids showed a lot J of cliaracter and kept digging m." Delton will return home Friday, a venue they have not played in since Dec. 15. The opponent will be Mattawan, a squad Tuesday that up-ended Three Riven. „ ,, Rangers rugged, determined in hoop win vs. Saxons From the start, it was evident that Forest Hills Central wasn't just ready to play. they were ready io win an important league road basketball game. Hastings came out of the gate not as geared, but made a real game of it with a late fourth quarter charge that included seven three-pointers. Still, the Rangers ran away with a 77­ 68 O-K White triumph last Friday and the Saxons were left wondering where their game has gone? "Right now. we're not very sharp." Hastings Coach Don Schils said of his team's recent outings. "We’re not coming out and playing our game plan. With our lack of depth, we're not able to spend that amount of energy." Mats... Continued on page 13 Saxon Stove Storrs (22) puts it in overdrive as a Ranger defender attempts to slow him down. Saxon wrestling captains Bill Blair, Michael Lpstraw and Gabe McCarty present JAd's sports editor with a special shirt at the match with East Grand Rapids. The Saxons (5-2, 2-2) fell behind last Friday 22-14 after one quarter and trailed 41-27 at lhe half. "It takes us getting down before we get into the game," Schils said. "Wc have enough players who have played in big games (before); (it could be) a little overconfidence." In the third quarter, the Saxons limited the Rangers to just nine points, but then allowed 27 points in lhe final eight minutes. 18 of which came at the free throw line. A Luke Warner three-pointer with 1:17 remaining in the fourth quarter put Jim storms (30) is aetetminea to get me ban past the Forest Hills Central v defense and into the hoop during action at Hastings High School last Friday. Hastings within five points (68-63). but the blue and gold could get no closer with FHC making !8-of-22 free throws during lhe final frame. FHC's Chris Telman led all game scorers with 36 points, including 17 markers in lhe fourth quarter. Schils said that FHCs size and strength presented his team with plenty of problems. "They have so many weapons (and) we had some matchup problems." Schils said. "We knew coming in that it would be more physical. With all of the problems, we still had a chance to win. . । We need to gel back executing." * Hastings was paced by Jim Storms' 19, Tony Bownc's 17, Adam Whitney’s 11 and Warner’s 9 points. Hastings did not play Tuesday, but will travel lo Hudsonville Friday for O-K White hardcourt action. jn jp jy ,|| Panthers, Saxons pile up medals at Delton Invite“ Amanda Lee evaluates the efforts on the mat during wrestling action last week at Hastings High School. 4 Wrestlers from both Delton Kellogg and Hastings came away from Saturday's Delton Kellogg Invitational with plenty of "ups." The two programs combined for eight weight class championships, five seconds, four thirds and two fourths. Hastings' team wound up second at the six-team tournament with 174 points. Host Delton also fared well against top­ notch competition with a fourth place. 131. Rockford won the event with 205 points, Wayland was third with 151 1/2, Belding grappled for 93 points and fifth place and Plainwell ended up sixth with 43 points. Aaron Tabor, the Delton coach, said the tournament included a little bit of everything. "1 think the wrestling was quality," Tabor said. "There were some ups and downs and some great surprises." Maybe not a surprise, but certainly a great comeback story was Nick Hannar's performance at 160 pounds. The Panther mat man lost last week in the championship round to Saxon Luke Noteboom. This time it was Hannar's win. a victory that came with a 10-2 decision. Hannar was selected as the tournament's "Most Valuable Wrestler." "This is a nice rebound; lhe award is well-deserved." Tabor said. "He worked hard for it all week." The other sewn area wrestlers who earned weichl class titles were Hastings' Gabe McCarty al heavyweight. Hastings' Sam Stafford at 130. Delton's Ryan Summers at 145. Hastings' Mike Lipstraw at 152. Hastings' Bill Blair at 171, Hastings' Mike Pursell al 189 and Delton's Jon Haneckow at 215. McCarty outscored Delton's Bill Ferris 7-6 for his title. *v Stafford pinned Plainwell's Steve Curry ol in 1:03. Delton... Continued on PM* 15 Delton's Ryan Summers won the weight class at 145 with a 10-4 decision against Rockford's Jeremy Johnson. ., �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 21. 1999 - Pag? 11 Trojans take basketball barn burner versus Vikings ‘Skins stop Panther eagers Three-pointers, and big baskets, were falling from the sky all night Tuesday in lhe l.akewood/Middlcville area basketball battle at Lakewood High School. But, in the end, it was a triple by Middleville’s Ken VanRyn with 2:01 to play and a trifecta by Garrett Wcalherhead with 1:20 left dial helped the Trojans to escape Lakewood with an emotional 68­ 67 triumph. VanRyn. who led Middleville with 24 points, nailed his sixth three-pointer of the game to tie the score. 58-58. Weatherhead, who was playing his first game of lhe season after missing some time due to an injury, kinked a triple off the glass to put his squad ahead by one point. 61-60. LakewiMxl’s Richie Livingston hit a free throw with exactly a minute to play to again knot lhe score. 61-61, but Middleville would rattle off the next four points with a layup by Andrew Hillman (63-61 with 50 seconds) and two free throws by Steve Shear (65-61 with 18.2 seconds). Shear was also suiting up for his first game of the season. The added depth seemed to aid the Trojans' winning chances. "Il look everything wc had," Middleville Coach Kurt Holzhueter said. "Il (lhe additions of Weatherhead and Shear) allowed us lo go to a smaller lineup. This is a senior dominated team; this is what you expect from senior players." Ilolzhuetcr's lineup includes eight seniors, but al game's start it was the hot three-point shooting of a Lakewood junior dial stole the show. Luke Farrell, who lopped lhe Vikings with 22 points, nailed five three-pointers in the first quarter to put lhe home squad up 18-9 at the 3:05 mark. All but two of Lakewood's 20 firsl points in the first frame came from three-point land as Matt Cramer also dialed in a trifecta. Five eagers tallied points for Middleville in the first quarter with Hillman and VanRyn each connecting for rive markers. The score after the first quarter was Lakewood 20, Middleville 18. Trojan guard Dan Finkbeiner scored the first four points of the second quarter, giving the black and orange a two-point advantage, 22-20. Lakewood's Pai Winkler tied things at 22-22 with a nifty hoop, but VanRyn came back and drilled back-to-back threepointers, putting Middleville ahead by four points (28-24) with 5:05 to play in the first half. Thanks to back-to-back baskets by Livingston, Lakewood t-ened things (3O~ 30) with 3:20 left. Livingston's scores were followed by a Jeremy Frost hoop (32-30 Lakewood) at 3:00, another VanRyn triple (34-33 with 1:20), a Farrell trifecta (37-33 Lakewood with 45 seconds) and a couple of free throws by Cramer (39-33 Lake wood with three seconds remaining in the first half). With a hack door score by Farrell with five minutes to play in the third quarter. Lakewood upped its advantage to 10 points, 45-35. The Trojans still led by nine points (52-43) entering the fourth quarter, despite a buzzer-beating shot by Winkler. The fourth quarter. Iiowever belonged to Hoizhucter's crew who out-scored the JV Saxons bow to Rangers in o.t. Josh Boulter scored 19 points and Eric VanDcrMolen II. but Hastings'junior varsity fell in overtime 62-57 last Friday lo Forest Hills Central. ■The JV Saxons led after one quarter 12IJ. were up 27-15 at intermission and still led 37-33 after three quarters. FHC. however, won the fourth quarter 14-10 apd lhe overtime 15-10. Boulter’s game included five field goals, a three-pointer and eight maves from lhe free throw line. VanDerMolen’s night included two field goals and seven makes from lhe charily stripe. Other scorers for the Saxons were Dustin Terrel with 8. Sean Tefft with 7, Tyler Whitney with 5. Adam Schantz with 4 and Jacob VanderHoff with 3. Tefft was the top Saxon on the glass with 9 rebounds and Boulter collected 5 caroms. H.H.S. to host athletic tournhaments Wrestling, basketball and cheerleading fans take notice of upcoming events to be held at Hastings High School: .Wednesday, Feb. 17 — MHSAA district wrestling team tournament I Saturday. Feb. 20 — MHSAA District v4ra.lling individual tournament. Saturday. March 6 — Regional cheerleading competition. Monday. March 8-Friday, March 12 — MHSAA district basketball tournament. Vikings 25-15 during the final eight minutes. In the first five minutes of the fourth quarter, the Trojans engineered all-4 spurt that included scores by Drew Chamberlin (52-45 at 7:00), a jumper by Finkbeiner (53-47 with 6:10). a steal and a layup by Zac Truer (53-49 with 5:10), another VanRyn three (56-52 al 3:30) and a basket by VanRyn (56-54) that came off another steal. Lakewood, however, would not go down easily. Frost dialed in a threepointer (66-64 Middleville) with 3.3 seconds left and Joel Dow also connected from three-point land (68-67 Middleville) with . 1 seconds remaining. But. the Vikings came up just a little short, just part of the overall learning process, according to Coach Mark Farrell. "We’re young and we're learning game by game," Farrell said. "Wc missed a layup down lhe stretch., jjst the little things that we will keep working on." Besides Farrell's 22 points. Lakewood also received double digit efforts from Cramer (12) and Frost (11) The Trojans (6-2 overall) limited Luke A late charge by the Delton Panthers did not translate into a KVA basketball win Jan. 15 al Paw Ihiw High School Dchon dropped a 74-59 decision to the Redskins, despite being down by only one point with five minutes remaining in die fourth quarter. What really hurt Coach Jim Hogoboom's squad was the advantage Faw ftiw enjoyed from die cliarity stripe. Paw Paw went lo the free throw line 41 times, yrtiilc Delton attempted just 15 charity tosses. It was a situation that Hogoboom described as "lough" for his team "lo overcome." Another factor in tlie outcome was Delton's Kyle Matteson fouling out late in the game Matteson ended up scoring a team-high 20 points, but Farrell to just four points in lhe second half, a defensive switch that seemed to pay off. "It was a good adjustment." Farrell said of lhe Middleville’s defensive scheme. "In die second half, we got the ball inside and that worked out loo." "We just played a lot of man-to-man," Holzhueter explained of the move. "Finkbeiner most of the time guarded him and did a nice job. This (win) is pretty satisfying; it’s certainly a nice boost." The Vikings (4-4 overall) were sharp shooters, making 22-of-36 field goals (61 percent) and 9-of-12 from three-point range (75 percent). At the free throw line, Imkcwood went 14-of-23, a statistic that wasn't as pleasing to Farrell. " The bottom line is you have lo convert." Farrell said. "In the first half wc did and in lhe second half we had the opportunities and didn't." VanRyn's 24 points were followed in tlie Middleville score book by Finkbeiner (14) and Hillman (10). Imkcwood will host Okemos Friday, while Middleville plays at Byron Center Friday and al Hamilton Saturday. after he exited the floor, lhe Panthers lux! their troubles keeping pace. "When Matteson fouled out, it really affected our offensive rhythm." Hogoboom said. Paw Paw led 20-18 after tlx: first quarter, 39-31 al half and 53-46 after three quarters. Delton trailed by as many as 13 points in the second half before charging back to make a game of it. "I thought our kids played hard." Hogoboom said. "We sustained so much energy coming back to make it a one-point game. Credit Paw Paw for making good decisions; wc just didn't get it done." Besides Matteson's 20 markers. Delton also received an outstanding game from Denny Bourdo, who scored 16 points and contributed greatly with stxnc solid defense Saxon Bill Blair's winning streak continued at both Hastings High School last Thursday and at Delton Kellogg High School last Saturday East no trouble for Hastings' mat men "Hastings took it right to its O-K White counterparts Jan. 14, defeating East Grand Rapids 61-12 at Hastings High School. Winners for lhe Saxons were Dan Carry al 103, Greg Seeber at 112, Mark Peake al 125, Sam Stafford at 130, Mike Nystrom at 135. Mike Lipstraw at 152, Luke Noteboom at 160, Robb Lee at 171, Bill Blair al 189, John Kieffer at 215 and Gabe McCarty at heavyweight. Winning with pins were Seeber (in 58 seconds), Peake (1:27). Lipstraw (1:00), Blair (3:02), Kieffer (14 seconds) and McCarty (33 seconds). Kieffer's pin in 14 seconds was a school record. Winning by decisions were Nystrom (18-4 tech fall). Noteboom (12-2) and Lee (9-O). 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PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PARTIES. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 100, which was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its meeting held on Wednesday. January 13.1999. SECTION 1. REZONING OF PROPERTY IN LAND SECTION 31. This Section rezones from a "R-f Single Family Low Density Residential District to the "P-2" Semi-Public Land District an approximately 8.3 acre parcel of land in the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Land Section 31 in Prairieville Township described as the South 695 Feet of the West 520 feet. SECTION II. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of ths Ordinance are severable. SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. 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Ml 49058 f EOE/M/F/D �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 21. 1999 Middle school hoopsters end seasons on a roll Sam Acker was the team's leading scorer versus Delton with 8 points. Lucas Covey led the rebounders with 10 and Nick Giclarowski collected 7 caroms. Covey also made 2 blocks. Chad Ferguson and Dan Hodges each liad 3 steals in the Delton contest. Covey tallied 6 points against Forest Hills Northern, while Acker and Hodges each tossed in 5 points. Acker and Covey also did it on the boards with 8 rebound apiece. The Hastings eighth grade Gold team ended its season on a winning note, defeating Delton 47-24. B.J. Donnini scored 10 points and pulled down 6 rebounds. John Deming also scored 10 and collected 5 rebounds. Cullen McKcough tallied 6 points, made 3 steals and dished out 2 assists. Dustin Eltzroth had 5 rebounds and 4 points. Dustin Bowman also crashed the boards for 54 rebounds. Jeremy Edmoiids also had a solid game versus Fl IN with 3 steals. 7th Grade Gold lhe Gold eagers finished off a terrific season by beating Delton 32-21. The team went 8-3. l op scorers versus Delton were Drew Bowman with 10 points and Drew Whitney with 5 points. Bowman had 8 offensive rebounds and 6 steals. Whitney had 7 steak. Eric Schiedel led the team with 3 assists and Joey Aspinall was tops in rebounds with 11 caroms. 8th Grade Blue The eighth grade hoopsters recently beat Delton, 36-27, and Forest Hills Nonbcm, 40-27. Colin Van Wingen was die team leader in scoring against Delton with 9 points. Brian Baird and Justin Halder each chipped in 7 milkers Ben Jacobs and Bill Morgan paced the scoring efforts versus Forest Hills Northern with 9 points apiece. Nathan Selby and Blaise Stanhope each contributed greatly to the rebounding efforts with 6 caroms apiece. Brian Hurless, Josh Milleson, Joel Gibbons and Van Wingen came up with solid defensive games. 7th Grade Blue The Blue (cam lost two tough games recently to Delton, 26-18, and to Forest Hills Northern, 29-22. Saxon spikers get better Man vs. Beast coming to Battle Creek Enthusiasm played a big part in lhe improvement made by lhe Hastings varsity volleyball team during the past week. The Saxon spikers showed signs of inspired play in its win over Caledonia Monday, in its matches against East Grand Rapids last Thursday (Jan. 14) and at lhe Grand Rapids Catholic Central Tournament Iasi Saturday (Jan. 16). Coach Tammy Cairi's Saxon squad beat the Fighting Scots Monday 15-5,15-13. In her words, "the team stayed focused" and never lost sight of its goals versus Caledonia. I-aura Storm liad 4 blocks and Amy Songer managed 5 kills and 3 service aces. The Saxons' play was a bil up and a bit down at Grand Rapids Catholic Central, but there were some positives such as a 16-14 first game loss to a very solid Wayland team. The sccc.'d game against the 'Cats, however, was a 15-4 defeat. At GRCC. Hastings also lost to Wyoming Park 15-10. 15-4. beat Grand Rapids Creston 15-10.15-13 and dropped a 15-4. 15-7 decision to Holland Christian. "It was a good day with enthusiasm and good blocking.* Cairl explained. "(As a team), we still need to work a bil on our foot work." Skxra, Erica Simpson and Songer were Hastings' big bitters at lhe Saturday tournament, while Teri Daws and Songer excelled in the service category. Hastings' varsity opened the week with a 15-6. 15-11 defeat lo East Grand Rapids. Cairl liked the fact that her volleyball team came back in lhe second , game and played better down the stretch "Enthusiasm is a big key; fve seen a lot of it and dial helps." Cairl said. Next up for Hastings is a home match with Zeeland tonight (Jan. 21). On Bullriding. Two thousand of poor disposition genetically engineered animal athlete giving his all against a 150-pound human athlete who possesses superior courage and little personal protection That is one accurate description of whal the Man vs. Beast Bullriding Championships is all about. The special event comes to the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek Jan. 22-24. Voted by sports writers as lhe most dangerous athletic contest on the North Am-rican continent. Man vs. Beast is a premier show for the entire family which features sons, of lite top bullnders in the midwest. The bullriding championship starts at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22 and Jan. 23 and al 2 p.m. Jan. 24. All tickets are reserved. $12 advanced and $14 on the day of the shows. Children's tickets are $9 or a special price of $5 Jan. 24. Tickets can be purchased at the Kellogg Arena box office and at all Ticketmaster outlets. You can even charge by phone at (616) 965-3308 or (616) 963-8080. Expected lo make lhe show is eight-time rodeo producer of the year J Bar J Ranch of Clare who has an all-slar pen of animal athletes slated lo compete. Also back by popular demand is Shotgun Rodney Gaston. The New Richmond (Texas) cowboy who will provide the audiences non-stop laughter. Saturday, the Saxon spikers will compete al Lansing Waverly. BCC teams prove triumphant Barry County Ch risk an up-ended Family Altar last Friday, keeping the Eagles* basketball team perfect at 5-0. BCC jumped out to an early first quarter lead and upped its advantage to as many as 19 points midway through lhe third quarter. Guard Josh Lamphere led all scorers with 26 points. Center Collin Randall tallied 19 markers and Tony Rozema crashed the boards for 10 caroms. "This was the first lough team wc faced all year. We lost to them twice last year by a total of three points,” BCC Coach John Price said "It felt good to win this one for our seniors from last year." BCC puts it perfect mark up against East Martin on Friday. The game will be the first played at BCCs new athletic facility. It will also serve as the school's Homecoming contest. The basketball game starts at 7:30 p.m. and a volleyball match begins at 5:30 p.m. BCCs volleyball team ousted Family Altar last Friday 15-4. 17-15. Meredith Rozema topped the spikers with 6 kills and 12 assists. The win made the volleyball squad 5-2 for the campaign. The team is showing great improvement as it prepares for lhe State tournament to be held in Lansing at lhe end of the regular season. "The girls are improving each game," Coach Chris Price said. "They are running the offense and looking like a team.” Jaguars blank basketball foes Tournament Champs... The Youth 13 Girls Roadrunners basketball team won the Dec. 19 Holiday Tournament held at St. Philip High School. At the event, the Roadrunners beat Battle Creek Cereal City. 32-9. Nick! Noteboom scored 9 points and Molly Alderson had 8 markers in that triumph. In a 33-22 victory against Pennfield. Noteboom tallied 12. Alderson 8 and Kate Marbsius added 7. In the Roadrunners' tournament finale, a 23-18 win against St. Philip's Red team. Noteboom pumped in 9 points and Tiffany Howell 6. Noteboom received the "MVP" trophy, while Jenna Bryans. Ncteboom, Martisius and Alderson also came up big on the boards. Pictured here with the championship trophy are (front row, from left) Jennifer Shaw. Cassie Meade. Tiffany Howell, Jessie Pond, Jenna Bryans; (back row) Molly Alderson. Coach Tom Alderson, Nicki Noteboom, Kate Martisius, Kate Hesteriy, Coach Bill Bryans and Laura Dipert. Missing from the photo is Jessie Rose. (Photo provided) Xfiornapple pfrfanor lyiij CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE RN’S/LPN’S We currently have full and part time openings. Prefer candidates with LTC experience. If interested, submit a completed application with attached resume to the • Director of Nursing. The Hasting, Jaguar, third and fourth grade girls team put together a great defensive effort in a 20-0 win Jan. 16 against Portland Ashley Hartman knocked down 8 points to lead the Hastings team Girb Sth Grade: The area cage squad put also came up big on lhe defense, beating Marshall 24-4. Brook Pierce tallied 10 points. Abbey 'O McKcough scored 4 and Krislal Pond also netted 4 points'. Girb 6th Grade Gold: Hustings' laiopsiers ran into a very tough Corunna team, losing 30-9. Amber Peck led the offensive charge with 6 markers. Girl, 6th Grade Blue: Hastings won a thrilling 14-12 contest versus its Charlotte opponents. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058 Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a budget workshop in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan on Monday. January 25. 1999 at 6:15 p.m. for the purpose of discussing preliminary work, setting objectives and goals for the fiscal year 1999/2000. For additional informatic pertaining to said workshop, please contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, or by call­ ing 616-945-2468. EOE REGION III B AREA AGENCY ON AGING GOVERNING BOARD SCHEDULE The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings or TDD call relay senrices 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Kelsey Howell scored 6 points and Kathlyn Rounds contributed with 4 points. Girls 7th Grade: The area team played hard, but came up short against Corunna. 34-23. Jami Schilling lopped Hastings score book with 11 points, while Jill Jolly and Jenny Wanland both tallied 5. Girl, 13 and Under: The Roadrunners gave a valiant effort, but fell just a little short, 30-27. Both teams were undefeated going into the contest. Laura Dipert scored 7 points for Hastings' hoopsters. Katie Hesteriy pulled down 8 rebounds and Niki Noteboom made 4 steals. Boys 3rd and 4th Grade: Gull lake got the better end of the score in a 24-11 decision Board of Commissioners, and Barry County Commission on Aging Board and will take place at the Courts and Building m Hastings Below are the meeting dates January 20. 1999 February 17. 1999 March 17. 1999 April 21. 1999­ May 19. 1999 June 16. 1999 August 18. 1999 September 15. 1999 October 20. 1999’ November 17. 1999 December 15. 1999 1999 AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE February 4 1999 March 4. 1999 Apnl2l 1999 May 6. 1999 June 3. 1999 August 5. 1999 October 20 1999* November 4. 1999 •Denotes a jomt meeting between AAA Governing Bcsrd AAA Advisory Council Sarry County Board of Commiss>one s and Barry County Commission on Aging Board to be held at the Courts and Law Building in Hastings All other meetings to be located at Burnham Brook Center unless otherwise notified Part-time Child Care Positions Are you looking for a career where you can impact the future? The YMCA is looking for adults to fill a Lead Caregiver and Ca egiver Substitute positions for its School Age Child CarCVrogram. Child Care for your school age child is provided at no cost. Ad­ ditional training will be provided. The Lead Caregiver will be responsible to assist the Director of the School Age Child Care Program 20-30 hours per week Specific duties include the supervision of children, as well as basic clerical and support activities as assigned by the director The successful applicant will have a commitment to quality child care and to the YMCA's core values of Honesty. Caring. Responsibility, and Respect, and will be available for varied hours including after school, school vacation days and early dismissal days Education and/or experience with school age children in a group setting desired: computer expe­ rience a plus $100 signing bonus, plus additional bonus after satisfactory probationary review. To apply, send a cover letter and resume with three letters of reference to the YMCA of Barry County. PO Box 252. Hastings. Ml 49058 by 1-27-99 Eric Gillespie and Scott Colenun controlled the boards for lhe victors. Boys 6th Grads: Il was a complete game for the area team that won 42-22 over Quincy. ferrod Eaton scored 18 points, while Brandon Johnson rallied 10 points and added some fine defense. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP Clerk Position Vacancy Due to the Resignation of the Assyria Township Clerk, that position will be open as of 4-1-99. Those interested should have a knowledge of computers and book keeping. A list of the various duties can be obtained from the Clerk. Any interested applicants can contact Dena Miller at 616-758-3410 and send a resume to 10570 M-66, Nashville 49073. Dena Miller Assyria Township Clerk The Region IIIB Area Agency on Aging Governing Board will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3 :00 p.m All meet­ ings will be held at Bumham Brook Center excluding the aster­ isked O dates The asterisks designate the joint meetings between the AAA Board. AAA Advisory Council. Barry County Mau Donnini scored 5 to lead the area scorers. Kyle Beyer was a force on the boards. Boys Sih Grad,: The fifth grade team remained undefeated ousting Homer 27-24 Brad Mead tallied 9 points. Public Auction OUSE FOR SALE Thursday, February 4th Property is located at 1269 Norway Are.. Hastings. MI The eale will be held at 1:00 pm at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. MI Minimum bid is 660,801 S.E.V. is 633.S00 * Property sells "AS IS" The home Is a 3 bedroom. 2 bath ranch on a basement with a one car attached garage. This foreclosure sale Is subject to six months redempUon rights. Terms: Certified Finds delivered lo the Sheriff at the sale. For more details contact... Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 Rural Development Is An Equal Opportunity Lender YMCA of Barry County 1999 Coed Winter Volleyball Standings W/L Hastings Mfjg......................................... -11-1 Coleman Agency3-1 Slaughter.................................................... 6-4 Flexfab---------- -■---------------------- ---- —7-5 Hastings Saxons........................................ 7-5 Blair Landscaping..................................... 6-6 Hastings Mutual........................................ 5-7 Tree Value.................................................. 4-8 Cordray Construction................................ 1-3 The Wolvennea...................... „..0-10 Adult Vollebyall League Standings W/L ICS_____________________________ I*"* Hastings Burial Vault------------------------- 12-6 Ray James Electromechanical............... 11-7 Cascade Improvements---------------------- 11-7 Ranger Die, Inc........................................9-16 Quality Roofing...................................... 8-10 Goodenough Goodies............................ 5-13 Benner Logging and McDonald's......... 2-7 Adult Basketball League Standings Team W-L Other Body Shop ....................................5-0 FIcxFab Black.......................................... 4-0 Blairs Landscaping................................. 3-1 Richies Koffcc Shop...............................2-1 Pr Jammers............................................... 2-1 Drill Team................................................. 2-2 McNeils Law Firm ................................ 2-2 Flood ........................................................ 2-2 Mainstrect Savings Bank........................ 1-2 Hastings Merchants ............................... 1-2 FlexFab Red .............................................0-3 Lakewood Merchants ............................ 0-4 FlexFab Blue ....................<M Game Results Other Body Shop 74 vs. Richies Koffee Shop 43; PR Jammers 76 vs. FIcxFab Red 37; Lakewood Merchants 36 vs. Blairs Landscaping 83; Hastings Merchants 87 vs. FIcxFab Blue 56; Drill Team 34 vs. Murphy/Flood 45; McNeil's Law Firm 45 va. Mainstrect Savings Bank 58. , Adult Indoor Soccer League Standings Team W-L-T Black .................................................... 1-0-2 Blue......................................................... 1-0-2 Green .................................................... 2-1-0 While ....................................................0-3-0 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 21. 1999 - Page 13 MATS...continued from page 10 Mike Purscll is another Saxon matman lo admire. Noi only docs he win often, like the championship gained at (he Delton Invitational, hut he can also take some pretty good snapshots from lune to time. I asked him if Ik* would ever want my job, but honestly I would rather he keep with the wresding and keep his eyes focused on winning wresding matdies. Need updates on all of the wrestling teams wins? (’heck out tlie Saxon Mai­ lers. a newsletter that Goggins prints out lo help inform athletes, parents and fans about lhe recent results. Tips from the Trainer Coach's Comments... Upcoming Events... Senior Spotlight... Wrestling Results Pictures... Maybe it's Goggins who should liave my gig and not The Hastings High School wrestling team spends time Purscll. Still. I believe that the Saxon mentor is right whdre he wants to be... on the wrestling mats. Another aim for Goggins is to bring more opportunities for Saxon mat men to wrestle after high school in college programs. Currently, two Hastings High grads. Kevin Morgan and Craig Bowen, are competing at Olivet College and doing well. Morgan placed sixth at 174 at a 19-tcam event Saturday in Illinois and Bowen ended up seventh at 149. Goggins is hoping that more Saxons, such as Bill Blair (ranked second in tlie Slate at 171, will gel a collegiate chance in the upcoming future. McCarty said the fact that this group of athletes* wrestled together in middle Lady Vikes take first at Northwood Plenty of character, plus perseverance, was shown by lhe Lakewood High School varsity volleyball team Saturday at the Northwood Tournament. The Lady Vikes not only won the challenging event, but in essence won it twice. In the championship round. Coach Kellie Rowland's spikers met up with area foe Grand Ledge in a match that went three games. Imkcwood won lire first 15­ 11, lost the second 14-16 and rebounded lo claim the third 15-10. Lakewood (31-3) had the points they assumed were tlie winning points in the second game, but officials said not and Ledge tallied the final points to force a third game. Still, the Lady Vikings were not to be denied and took it to the Comets en route to the championship. "I'm so proud of the girls; they showed a lot of character," Rowland explained. To start off Hie day. Lakewood split with Bad Axe 15-1. 10-15, beat Tawas City 15-6, 15-1. defeated Dearborn Diving Child 15-9. 16-14 and powered its way past St. Charles 15-9, 15-10 in pool play.-* In the tournament quarterfinals, the blue and white blew past Essexville Garber 15-1. 15-1. Rowland said her team "really came alive" in its huge triumph over tlie Dukes. Tlie semifinal round pitted Lakewood versus Alma, the No. 8 ranked team in Class B. It took just two games for Lakewood lo oust the State ranked Panthers, 15-12, 15-6. Many Lady Vikings contributed to the championship performance, led by hitter Jennifer Nielsen. Nielsen managed 66 kills, 19 blocks and 67 digs. Steph Maciasz had 55 kills, Catherine Shcllenbargcr 29 spikes and Jill Benschoter managed 26 kills. Lydy Award Winner... Saxon wrestler Bill Blair was selected as the Randy Lydy Memorial award winner lor his championship performance in the 171-pound weight class at the Jan 9 L.H. Lamb Tournament held alMaenngs-High School Blair currently ranked second in the State at 171 in the most recent Michigan Wrestling Association poll. The Lydy award is voted upon by the prep wrestling coaches at the event. Saxon mat men have won the award four times. Delton Kellogg three. Lakewood twice and Middleville twice LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by RODRICK R SWINEHART and DONNA M SWINEHART hus­ band and wife, whose address is 4750 Cordes Road. Delton. Michigan 49046 to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farm ers Home Administration (now known as Rural Development) United States Department of Agri­ culture with an office being located at 3469 E Grand River Avenue Howell. Michigan 48843. the Mortgagee, dated July 24. 1990 and recorded m the office uf the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on July 25. 1990 in Liber 502 of Barry County Records on Pages 941 through 945 inclusive, and by reason of such default the Mortgage due and payaWe forthwith, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE AND 37/100 ($69,183 37) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now re­ maining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby lhe power of sale contained m said Mortgage has become operative. Now Therefore, Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mort­ gage and tn pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein de­ scribed or so much thereof as may be necessary at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east entrance to the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse at 220 W State Street m the City of Hastings and County of Barry. Michigan that being the place of hoiding lhe Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday Feb 11. 1999 at 1 00 o'clock, local time, tn the afternoon of said day, and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mort­ gage together with 9 25 percent interest legal costs, attorneys fees and also any taxes and in­ surance that said Mortgage does pay on or prior to the date of said sale which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows to-wrt of Hope. County of Barry and State of Michi­ gan Commencing at the Northeast comer of Walldorfl Road and Cordes Drive as shown in the Plat of Roy K Cordes Subdivision in Section 28. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Town­ ship. Barry County Michigan, as recorded m Liber 4 of Plats on Page 14 in County Records, and running thence along the Northerly line of Cordes Drive as shown m said plat, the following courses: South 89*26 East 317 8 feel, thence South 77*t)2 East 389 7 feet, thence East 177 00 feet, thence North 72*00 East 389 9 feet; thence East 110 1 feet to the true point of beginning, thence North 250 feet, thence East 90 5 feet, thence South 75*51 East 34 5 feet, thence South 250 leet to the North line of Cordes Drive, thence North 75’51" West 34 5 feet along said street line, thence West 90 5 feet along said street line to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned m which case the redemption period shaft be thirty (30) days from the date of sale This is an attempt to collect a debt Any information ob­ tained will be used for that purpose For further information with regard to this fore­ closure contact the focal office of Rural Develop­ ment (formerly Fain.«?rs Home Administration). Attention Community Development Manager. 3334 Edgewood Road PO Box 129. Berrien Springs Michigan 49103, telephone (616) 471­ 9111 Dated January 11. 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now Rural De­ velopment). United States Department of Agricul­ ture. Mortgagee Robert J Zitta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee SCHEUERLE & ZITTA 300 Washington Street PO Box 212 Grand Haven Ml 49417 (616) 842-1470 (2/4) Benschoter was tops on the team in blocks with 22. while Audra Love collected 13 blocks. Setter Amanda Blough's efforts included 173 assists, 75 digs. 58 points and 20 service aces. Shannon Spencer was also instrumental in the digs category with 34. Delton downs Pennfield in KVA The varsity wrestlers al Delton-Kellogg High School beat league rival Pennfield Jan. 14 46-20. Posting wins for Delton were John Braska at 112. Brandon Newington at 119. Jeremie Coplin al I40. Jason Stampller at 145. Ryan Summers at 152. Nick Hannar at 160. Travis Loofboro al 171. Phil Schallhorn at 189 and Bill Ferris al heavyweight. Winners by pins were Coplir. (3:19). Stampfler (5:19). Hannar (1:38). Schallhorn (4:21) and Ferris (24 seconds). Winners by decisions were Newington (7-10) and Loofboro (16-4). Winners on a void was Braska. coming together last Saturday at tne uetton invitational. BOWUNG SCORES Saturday Majors Boys’ High Games & Series: B. Kirby 200-542; D. Humphrey 184-493; J. Butler 170- 412; K. Burton 139-396; I. Weeks 152­ 390; L. Laubaugh 141-386; N. Wright 142­ 372; M. Spidel 165-392. Boys’ High Games: M. Ulrich 126; P Hcnncy 124; B. Huss 126; A. Wmdes 117; A. Roobol 115; W. Walker 110; J Purdum 106; A. Ulrich 104; J. Shoebridge 104; J. Smith 101. Girls' High Games & Series: C. Shumway 181-423; H. Appleby 140-394; K. Harper 120-316; C. Shellcnbarger 137­ 377; A. Main 104-301. Giris’ High Games: T. Huss 118; M. Verus 114; A. Faber 111; D. VanBovcn 104. Senior Citizens Jesick 41; Nash 41; M&M’s 38; Wood­ mansee 37; Moucoulis 37; Brodock 35; Friend 35; No. One 34; Hall 34; Snyder 33; Vrogindewcy 32; Wieland 32; Lethcoe 31; Kucmpcl 28; Schlachter 28; Brewer 28. Men’s High Games & Series: D. Mason 194-484; D. Hall 163-463; W. Birman 172­ 467; K. Schantz 170-479; W. Woodmansee 164-456; C. Haywood 207-452; M. Schondclmaycr 187; N. Thaler 160-471. D. Stuart 169-477; B. Adgatc 161; R. Wieland 177­ 511; R. Nash 185-483; W. Brodock 212­ 470; C. Jesick 195-493; B. Terry 177-510. Women’s High Games & Set.es: C. Stuart 191-462; J. Kasinskv 160; A. Lcthcoc 158; Y. Markley 174-466; M Wieland 171-458; S. Glasgow 188-495; F. Girrbach 173; S. Pennington 168-472; G. Otis 174­ 468. Monday Mixers Whispering Waters 50; Budweiser 40 1/2; Kelley’s Kcglers 38 1/2; B & R Testing 37 1/2; T.M. Lassies 6; Coldwell Banker 32; Landis Ladies 31 1/2; Dewey s Auto 31; Rowdic Girls 29 1/2; Girrbach s 29; Hast­ ings Bowl 28 1/2; Basket Babes 24. High Games & Series: G. Otis 168-465; D. Van Campen 175-502; S. DeBoer 157­ 465; D. Kelley 178-502; J. Wagner 172­ 470; F. Girrbach 189-471; V. Carr 167; K. Covey 189-478; J. Carpenter 175-461; L. Jackson 168; J. McMillon 181-508; S. Glasgow 185-502; S. Purdum 188-492; T. DeWitt 179; A. Hall 180; H. Miller I ST454; B. Johnson 160; M. Wieland 161-463; C. Beckwith 180-481; R. Shaplcy 199-523; M. Eaton 180-479; M. Matson 173; D. Dutcher 160; M. Kill 189; H. Service 166; E. Hammontrcc 162; S. Landis 174-479. Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 51-25; Late Comers 47 1/2-28 1/2; 9 & A Wiggle 46 1/2-29 1/2; Brushworks 45 1/2-30 1/2; Thomapple Mo­ tors 45-31; Gel Luckys 42-3 4; No Whiners 40-36; Missing 2 39-37; Bad Habit II 38­ 38; Heads Out 37-39; Ramblers 37-39; Two BK’s 36-40; Ten Pins 34-42; Cousins 33­ 43; All But One 33-43; Scars & Service 31 1/2-44 1/2; Rocky 4 25-51; Mercy 23-53. Women’s High Games & Series: B. Roush 194-510; R. Brummcll 184-505; R. Lydy 180-503; S. Ripley 157; N. Taylor 157; H. Service 190-489; T. Pennington 173-508; J. Lancaster 166; L. Lawson 187; S. Haight 186-538; D. Vickers 176; P. Ramey 129 triplicate. Men’s High Games & Series: M Mc­ Kee 276; K. McDonald 162; M. Kasinsky Lands and premises situated in the Township ’f '(gidrnapple 3-11 RN SUPERVISOR We currently have one full time opening on our 2nd shift for an RN Supervisor. Candidates should have DODGE RAM 250 VERY NICE CONDITION, original owner, low mileage Air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, tinted glass, new tires. 4 captain chairs with rear bench that folds into a bed BY OWNER. $9600 or best offer. 948-2X08 after 6 p.m. LTC anil supervisory experience. Interested candi­ dates should submit a completed application with attached resume to the Director of Nursing. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. MI 49058 EOE school helps them to be a better high school team. Il makes it easier; it helps us lo be closer as a team." McCarty said. "There's a lot of potential and we're starling to know it now Winning as a team is most important, like when everyone comes together." Talk to you soon. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP 1999 REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE January 12 February 9 March 9 April 13 May 11 June 8 July 13 August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 Meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the second Tuesday of the month at the... Hastings Charter Township Hall 885 River Road • Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 616-948-9690 • Fax 616-948-9917 Hastings Charter Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals upon five (5) days notice to the Township Clerk. 218; H. Service 178; M. Lydy 186; K. Meaney 199; D. Service 181; A. Taylor 220; B. Madden 191; J. Lancaster 178; W. Gillons 182; K. Bushcc 213-634; M. Law­ son 185; R. Fay 212; J. Zink 210; H. Pen­ nington 279-678. Sunday Night Mixed B.S.ers 46; Nine Out of Ten 46; X-filers 45; No Telling What 43 1/2; We’re OK 42; All Mixed Up 39; Thee Froggcrs 39; Red Dog 36; S & K 34 1/2; Happy Hookers 32 1/2; H.E.D. 32; Thunder Alley 31; Friends 29; Bear Alley 28 1/2 Lucky Strikes 25; Rock Bottom 22. Women’s High Games & Series: D. Snyder 212-593; K. Sutfm 247-585; M. Kirchen 231-564; L. Bamum 182-520; D. Dutcher 179-473; C Bamum 165-455; S. Cross 152-435; M. Snyder 192; R. Rmc 180; D. Pennington 171; V. Colvin 170. Men’s High Games & Series: M. Mar­ tin 231-623; J. DcLaat 200-585; K. Hammontree 199-541; M. Cross 181-498; D. Dutcher 191-474; B. Cantrell 171-459; M. McLeod 168-456; J. LaBrash 141-389; B Allen 21; J. Kohler 212; R. Fay 206; V Hall 198; C. Sanborn 197; R Craven 189; T James 185; B. Heath 146. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 43 1/2-28 1/2; What Happened 42-30; Just Us 37-35. Boomers Giris 34 1/2-37 1/2; Varney^ 32-40; Hast­ ings Bowl 26-46. High Games & Series: M. Atkinson 190-545; B. Sexton 158-449; O. Gillons 157-444; I. RuthrufT 157-443; D. Mayhew 157-410; J. Kruger 162-366; J. McKcough 165; L. Jackson 165; C. Service 123. Tuesday Mixed Mosteller Graphic^ il-5; Consumers Concrete 10-6; Hastings Bowlers 8-8; Woodmansee Sawmill 8-8; Pinseckers 8-8; Friends 7 1/2-8 1/2; Advanced Commercial Printers 6 1/2-9 1/2; TVCCU 5-11. Men’s High Games &. Series: M. Chris­ tensen 469; L. Burch 498; L. Johnson 208­ 573; G. Fosburg 160; H Bowman 216; L. Miller 236-616; D Blakely 267-620; T. Neymciyer 243-627. Women’s High Games & Series: D. Olmsted 179-489; K. Love 180 Recreation Bowling #3 Barry Automotive 9; Freeport Elevator 8; Fairchild Oil 6; Hastings Bowl 5; The Mighty 5; Ball Busters 4. Good Games and Scries - H. Wattles 224-524; J. Cook Jr. 203-534; J. Buehler 210-561; E. Olson 217-552; S. Kill 210­ 545; S. Anger 200-558; B. BarkhufT530; D. Lambert 234-549; G. Yoder 512; B. King 213-562. Thursday Angels Farmers Insurance 46-30; Gavin Ford 45.5-30.5; Mills Landing 45-31; Miller Excavating 44.5-31.5; Nashville Chiru 43­ 33; NAPA Giris 43-33; Hastings Bowl 40­ 36; Cedar Creek Grocery 36-40; Pet World 32-44; Shamrock Tavern 31-45; Stefanos 26-46; True Value 24-52. High Games and Series - J. Gasper 193­ 522; K Matthews 146-399; C. Guernsey 178; L. Apsey 193-539; B. Cuddahce 196; S. Varney 183-515. P. Van Oost 146; K Lewis 160-404; B. Hayes 180-508; A Arends 161; N. Kloostcrman 208-531; C. Nichols 204; D. Snider 184. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 51-25; Valley realty 45-31; Mace’s Ph 44 1/2-31 1/2; Nash M5” Plus 44-32; Eye and Ent 42-34; Nash Chiro 42­ 34. Lifestyles 41-35; Hallifax 40-36; Sec­ bcr’s 39-37; Misfits 31-45; Farmer’s Feed 25 I 2-50 1/2. High Games and Series - K. Sutfin 276­ 626; S. Glasgow 227-619; E. Vanasse 203­ 536; K. Becker 177-510; T. Christopher 180-493; N. Varney’ 176-488; T. Laymancc 163-467; F RuthrufT 194-483; B Norns 150-436; J Gardner 142-398; H. Miller 169-426; C. Bishop 156-411; D. Keller 148-381; R Kucmpcl 135-359; G Chis 181; S. Memll 178; N Hallifax 154; N. Thayer 147; M. Snow 158; E. Moore 155; E. Mcsccar 158; C. Watson 165. �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 21. 1999 CARLTON TOWNSHIP FULLER CEMETERY ORDINANCE 011399 An ordinance to protect the pubic health safety and general welfare by estabhsh.ng regula­ tions relating to the operation control, and management of cemeteries owned by the Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, to provide penalties for violation of said ordinance, and to repeal aN ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith Young Citizens of the Month announced by the Exchange Club of Hastings THE TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS TITLE Section 1: This ordinance shall be known and cited as the Cartton Township Cemetery Ordinance DEFINITIONS OF CEMETERY LOTS ANO BURIAL SPACES Section 2: A cemetery lot shall consist of burial spaces sufficient to accommodate from one to four burial spaces A An adult burial space shall consist of a land area four (4) feet wide and ten (10) feet tn length Section 3: SALE OF LOTS OR BURIAL SPACES A Hereafter cemetery lots of burial spaces shall be sold only to residents or taxpayers of the township for the purpose of the bunal or such purchaser No sale shall be made to funeral directors or others than as heretofore setforth The township clerk, however, is hereby granted the authority to vary the aforesaid restriction on sales where the purchaser discloses sufficient personal reason for burial within the township through previous residence in the townsh-p or relationship to persons interred therein Exceptions to the residency clause may be granted for those senior citizens who have lived in the Township but retired to another area B All such sales shall be made on a form approved by the township board, which grants a right of burial only and does not convey any other title to the lot or burial space sold Such form shall be executed by the township clerk C Burial rights may only be transferred lo those persons eligible to be ongmal purchasers of cemetery lots or burial spaces within the township and may be effected only by endorsement of an assignment of such bun al and may be effected only by endorsement of an assi^iment of such burial permit upon the original burial permit form issued by the township clerk, npproved by said clerk, and entered upon the official records of said clerk Upon such assign­ ment. approval and record, said clerk shall rsaue a new bunal permit to the assignee and shall cancel and terminate upon such records, the original permit thus assigned at current resident or non-resident rate D No more than one bunal lot (tour spaces) may be purchased by an individual An exception to this restriction must be granted by the township board The intent of this restriction is to elimi­ nate unused spaces Section 4: Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens ol the Month tor January, as selected by the Exchange Club ol Hastings, are (from left) Beth Lynch and Lora Winegar. The teacher pictured is Jamie Murphy. Alex Larson was selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month for January at St. , Rose School. He is shown here with ' teacher Diane Brighton. PURCHASE PRICE ANO TRANSFER FEES A Each adult bunal space shall cost the sum of $50 00 per space for resident and $300 00 for non-resident B Bunal on a lot purchased by another person approved under Section 4 who would not be con­ sidered immediate family, or do not reside in the Township, but approved by the Supervisor or Clerk, shall cost $300 00 per burial site c The ’cregomg charges shall be paid to the township treasurer D The township board, by resolution, may periodically alter the foregoing fees to accommodate increased costs and needed reserve funds for cemetery maintenance and acquisition Section 5: GRAVE OPENING CHARGES A The opening and closing of any burial space, poor to and following a burial therein, and includ­ ing the interment of ashes, shall be at a cost to be determined from time to time by resolution of the township board or at Sextons dtscreabon B No bunal spaces shall be opened and closed except under the direction and control of the cemetery sexion Thts provision shall not apply to proceedings for the removal and reinterment of bodies and remains, which matters are under the supervision of the local health department Uctkxi 0: MARKERS OR MEMORIALS A All markers or memonals must be of stone or other equally durable composition or at Sextons discreation B Any large upright monuments must be located upon a suit?'Je foundation to maintain the same in an erect position C Only one monument, marker or memorial shall be permitted per burial space D The footing or foundation upon which any monument, marker or memorial must be placed shall be constructed by the township at cost to the owner ol the burial right Section 7: INTERNMENT REGULATIONS A Only one person may be buried in a burial space except for an adult and infant or two children buried at the same time The internment ol ashes will also allow 2 persons per lot Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens ot the Month honors for January from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Tom DeWitt. Jeremy Lockwood, Sam Sleevi, Leanne Etter and Josh Maurer. Missing from the picture is is Bethany Gieseler. Star Elementary's Young Citizen of * the Month for January is Kirsten Freitel, ’ with teacher Cindy Wilcox. » B Not fess than 36 hours notice shall be given tn advance of any time of any funeral to allow for the opening of the burial spaces C The appropriate permit for the burial space involved, together with appropriate mdentification of the person to buried therein, where necessary, shall be presented to either the cemetery sexton or the township clerk prior to internment Where such permit has been lost or destroyed, the township clerk shaft be satisfied, from hrs or her records, that the person to be buned in the tunal space is an authorized and appropriate one before any internment is commenced or ccmpleted D The remains of any body that has been cremated and that is to be buned m any cemetery of the township, shall be contained tn a concrete, metal or other such type container so approved and sold for such purpose Bunal of such remains when property contained sha'I be supervised by the Cemetery Sexton The remains of any body that has been cremated shall not be scat tered upon the grounds of any cet.’.etery in the township E. Only human remains may be interred in any tot of the cemetery F. All graves shall be located in an orderly and neat appearing manner within the confines of the burial space involved Section ®: GROUND MABfTENANCE A No grading, leveling, or excavating upon bunal space shall be allowed without the permission of the cemetery sexton or the township clerk B No flowers shrubs, trees or vegetation of any type shall be planted without the approval of the cemetery sexton or the township clerk Any of the foregoing items planted without such approval may be removed by the township or the cemetery sexton C The township board reserves the right to remove or trim any tree, plant or shrub located with­ in the cemetery in the interest of maintaining proper appearance and the use of the cemetery D Mounds which hinder the free use of a lawn mower or other gardening apparatus are prohib­ ited E The cemetery sexton shall have lhe right and authonty to remove and dispose of any and all growth, emblems, displays or containers therefor that through decay, deterioration, damage or otherwise become unsightly, a source of litter or a maintenance problem F Surfaces other than earth or sod are prohibited G All refuse of any kind or nature including, among others, dned flowers, wreaths, papers, and flower containers must be removed or deposited m containers located within the cemetery Section 9: FORFEITURE OF VACANT CEMETERY LOTS OR BURIAL SPACES Cemetery lots or bunal spaces sold after the effective date of the ordinance and remaining vacant 40 years from the date of their sale shall automatically revert to the township upon occur­ rence of the following events A Notice shall be sent by th- township clerk by first class .nail to the last owner of record inform­ ing him of the expiration of the 40 year period and that all rights with respect to said lots or spaces will be forfeited if he does not affirmatively indicate in writing to the township clerk with­ in 60 days from the date of mailing of the within notice his desire to retain said bunal rights B No written response to said notice indicating a desire to retain the cemetery lots or bunal spaces in question is received by the township clerk from the last owner of record of said lots or spaces, or his heirs or legal representative, within 60 days from the date of mailing of said notice Section 10: REPURCHASE OF LOTS OR BURIAL SPACES The township will repurchase any cemetery lots or bunal space from the owner for the origi­ nal price paid the township upon request of said owner of his legal heirs or representatives Section 11: RECORDS The township clerk and sexton shall maintain records concerning all bunals. issuance of bur­ ial permits, separate and apart from any other records of the township and same shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable business hours Section 12: VAULT All bunals shall be within a standard concrete vault installed or constructed in each burial space before interment Section 13: CEMETERY HOURS A The cemetery shall be open to the general public dunng daylight hours B No person shall be permitted in the township cemeteries at any time other than the foregoing hours, except upon permission of the township board or the sexton of the cemetery Section 14: SEVERABILITY The provisions of the within ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and should any provision section or part thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of compe­ tent jurisdiction, such decision shall only affect the particular provision, section or part thereof involved in such ordinance which shall continue if full force and effect This ordinance is subject to amending as needed Section IS: EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect on March 1. 1999 All ordmapces or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed This ordinance was adopted by roll call vote on January 11. 1999 The following voted Kaiser yes Daniels - Yes. Forman - Yes. Smith ■ Yes. Vandecar ■ Yes The supervisor declared the Ordinance dully adopted J.J. Quick, shown here with Principal Jerry Mueller, is Young Citizen o< the Month for January from Pleasantview Elementary School. LEGAL NOTICE Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for January are Emily Haney and Amber McClelland. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra HARTKE a single woman (ongmal mortgagors) to United Companies Lending Corporation, a Louisiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 9. 1996. and recorded on August 22. 1996 in Liber 670. on Page 358. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to United Companies Lending Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated August 28. 1998 which was recorded on September 25. 1998 instrument #1018473 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTYTWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIX AND 19/100 dollars ($42,906 19). including interest at 12 750% per annum Under the power ot sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 00 PM. on February 4. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 5 and the Northwesterly 1/2 of Lot 4. Block 6 of Bennett and Kenfield s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 24. 1998 United Companies Lending Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. PC Attorneys for United Companies Lending Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File #98076764 fl/?’) Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for January, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Ashtin King. Heather Torode and Darren Gregory. With them is teacher John Memtt. NURSE NEEDED FOR A BUSY HASTINGS PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE Part-time • 2-3 Days Per Week Please send resume to: Ad #623. c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188. Hastings. Ml 49058 3 । �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 21 1999 - Page 15 Northeastern teacher Tim Newsted poses with NE geography bee winner Kyle White (left) and runner-^ Tia Morgan. Geography bee gives elementary students academic challenge by Mary Warner Staff Writer If you went swimming in Monlego Bay and danced lo reggae music in Kingston, wluit country would you be in? 'Rial is just one of the questions contained in a long list used by elementary teachers at Southeastern and Nortliejtslcm elcmcntarics during their annual geography bees. lhe bees are sponsored by lhe National BOERSMA continued... next day. "We were home by 12 (midnight) in this (recent) general election." "Fortunately we’ve had a change in our election system," Boersma said. "Most of our units have all gone to Accu-Vote, an electronic system. An Accu-Votc system is much easier al the end to do your tallying and your finishing work. Wc de liave five townships who are still on ma­ chines...! lopcfully by the year 2000 they will ail go with Accu-Votc...Everybody seems to like it real well." lhe most challenging pari of being county clerk is to try to be error-free, she said. "In our office, we cbn’i make a lot of er­ rors. Wc have the paymil for the entire county which includes the tax money to balance...We write lhe checks for the county, administer benefits, do (county) board minutes and clerk tlie plat board. Wc keep the vital records such as marriage, birth, death, divorce. DBA (doing business as), gun permits, circuit court work, per­ sonal protection orders, and liandlc criminal matters, etc. "Right now I liave a fabulous staff . I’m pleased to leave with the caliber of people I have..." Another big challenge is lo slay on lop of all the changes in election laws. Boersma said. "Election laws are just changing so con­ stantly. I used to love the elections...but Il’s gotten lo lhe point where it’s very, very difficult. I think everybody is starling lo feel the pressure of tlie QVI (a centralized Qualified Voter File) and the new voter bill. All lhe things that have piled on us are quite overwhelming." The new QVF is a "a tremendous ( isk . an awful lot of (computer) input...! mink this has a tremendous [x..ential I think that in another two or three years well wonder liow we got along without it. Bocrsma said she’s been told that the purpose of lire QVE "is to catch the people who are registered in dual registrations. Say you live in Kent County and you move here and re-register at the Driver’s License Bureau. What we find is that tlie Driver’s License Bureau doesn't Till in the previous address and they just send it through with no (previous) address. Il’s wry difficult lo dear them." There were no computers in lhe clerk’s office when Boersma first went lo work there "Wc used our pencils to balance ledgers. Il really lias gone lo bigger and belter things." she said. "I think one of tlie best things that the board of commissioners ever did was allow us lo liave (computer) imaging. We can pul any of our records on lhe computer and they can be called up by name and documents ;md we're able to prim right from the computer. If someone o»mcs in to gel a birth certificate wc can just zip it right off. It's wonderful...we’re right on tlie culling edge II makes Barry County stand out." lhe vital records liave been completed for imaging purposes hack lo 1970. she added, and work is still continu­ ing on ilutl protect. Before Boersma became county clerk, site recognized (Ik* need to form tlie Township Clerk's Association about 25 years ago and dial organization is still active "Il was a wonderful group of people, a group that really likes to work together," she said. "It's just been so beneficial for everybody lhe sharing of the ideas and needs, especially during election time is re­ ally imperative " Geographic Society and BANK ONE to encourage a greater knowledge of geography among young people in the ILS. The Society has as its mission the "increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge." Winners of local competition take a lest lo* qualify for slate competition. Stale winners go on to national competition in Washington D.C. lhe first-place national One of lhe least known aspects of the clerk's job is that the person holding the post has the responsibility, according lo slate law. along with several other elected officials,' to fill vacancies in the county treasurer's office and the sheriffs nost. Consequently, Bocrsma was involved in se­ lecting Steve DeBoer for Jic sheriffs post when David Wood resigned and Susan VandcCar for treasurer when Juanita Yargcr left hefrac her term expired. Once every decade, the county clerk also serves on lhe County Apportionment Commission which has the task of finaliz­ ing live shape and number of county com­ mission districts, based on new census population figures. In 1991, Bocrsma submitted die map and plan ("with only one split") that was se­ lected by die panel, but the plan was suc­ cessfully challenged and an out-of-town judge "ruled that they should just take one man, one vote and take it by computer and they really messed up the best plan going," she said. As a result, "in Hope Township, you're going through the river and the woods and all over die place - lo give boundary lines (of the district) is almost impossible. We also liad to split Woodland and Barry Wc Southeastern geography bee finalists included (front, from left) Josh Dawson, runner-up Jennifer Madsen, winner Kayleigh DelCotto. Elizabeth Straley. winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship. Northeastern and SouiFcasicrn finished their final rounds of competition Jan. 13 with 10 finalists squaring off al Northeastern and eight finalists at Soudicastem. All fourth graders participated in preliminary rounds al Northeastern; al Southeastern fourth and fifth graders did not liave any of that before. Rial I fell very bad about it because I don't think it was fair lo anybody, especially lhe (township) clerks. I think wc have one precinct that lias about 45 registered voters in Baltimore and that's die Third District Congress.. What happens if only one per­ son voles in there? Where's your secrecy of ballot? Il's weird. I’d like lo sec something like that straightened out so that we can stay as a whole instead of looking al all these little neighborhoods." BocrsmA said On a festive note, anyone who has vis­ ited die clerk's office before a special holi­ day such as St. Patrick's Day. Halloween and Christmas probably remembers a roomful of colorful decorations. Bocrsma lias scoured many arts and crafts shows and shops to supply lhe clerk's of­ fice with creative and unusual lioliday dccorations dial have been pul up by the staff. A "special love" is genealogy and that interest is expressed in licr public and pri­ vate life. On a personal level, she has researched one side of her family back lo 957 A.I). Boersma also lias documented her husband's relatives back to die 1700s. See BOERSMA, cont. page 18 (beck, from left) Christopher Guild. Jeana Bishop. Jessica Moore and Samm Lewis participated on a voluntary basis Winner at Northeastern was Kyle White Runner-up was I la Morgan Winner at Soullteaslern was Kayleigh I >eK ’otto I )el( 'otto is a fourth grader who heal out filth graders entered in die contest Southeastern teacher Robert Palmer said this is the only the second time in tlie 11 years die geography bee has been held that a fourth grader rather Ilian fifth gradci won tlie bee Runner-up al Southeastern was fifth grader Jennifer Madsen. While won with die question. "Active, dormant and extinct arc descriptions used lo classify what physical feature?" (Answer, volcano) DcK’otlo won widi die question. "What mountain range is the source of lhe Arkansas River?" (Answer: Rocky Mountains) Northeastern teacher Tim Newsted said tlie bee is "a very good experience for our students to focus on an area of social studies and geography." particularly because new social studies MI-AP tests arc going lo he given this year The bee can also prepare students for upcoming geography bees in later grades. I‘aimer said. Students also "have fun with it." Palmer said. (filler finalists at Northeastern included Katie Bonier, Andrew Dobbins. Cory (iardner. (iregg I Lisman, Stephanie Maurer. Sean McConnon. Dana Shilling and Molly Wall ice (finer finalists al Southeastern included Josh Dawson. Elizabeth Straley, Christopher Guild. Jeana Bishop. Jessica Moore and Samm Lewis. P.S. If you arc in Montego Bay and Kingston, you arc in Jamaica. CABLE TV continued from page 5 And the board licard a report from three uHh grade teacliers al Northeastern Elemen­ tary in regards to fifth grade science, writ­ ing and social studies MEAP tests being administered Jan 25-l eb. 12. Die social studies tests arc new this year, according lo Arnold Northeastern reading teacher Julie Ackerson gave board members examples of some of the areas of knowledge being tested on tlie new social studies exam, lhe new test will cover history, geography, civics, economics, inhumation processing and decision-making .Students will also be requircc to know "core democratic values" such as popular sovereignty." "the rale of law" and "civilian control of lhe military " Tlie new test is "hard." Arnold said alter tlie meeting However, its introduction will give the district a gauge by which lo assess student proficiency in this subject and give lIk- district a diance to align its curriculum with stale standards, lie said. Eighth-graders will also be given new MI-AP social studies tests, he said. At lhe same lime fifth- and eighth­ graders arc receiving writing, science and social studies tests, fourth- and seventh­ graders will he given MI-AP math and read­ ing tests. DELTON...continued from page 10 Summers, a freshman sparkler, beat Rock ford's Jeremy Johnson 10-4. Tabor knows what a quality wrestler Summers can become. "He's a great kid who is very technically sound." Tabor explained. "He loves the sport." Lipstraw pinned Delton's Dana Earl in 4:34. Blair won a 13-4 match against Rockford's Paul Kcrekes. The Saxon star is currently ranked second at 171 in the Slate rankings from the Michigan Wrestling Association. Purscll showed little rustiness. disposing of Rockford’s Lucas Greenland in 1:33. And Haneckow was quite determined in his championship clash, pinning Belding's Doug McNeil in 2:44. "John did a tremendous job and our younger kids also wrestled well." Tabor said. Hastings' also made it lo two other finals at 112 and 135. At 112. Greg Seeber lost lo Rockford's Craig Shutich 9-0. At 135. Mike Nystrom was pinned by Wayland's Jessy Simmons in exactly one minute. Taking thirds for Delton's team were Brandon Newington at 119. Delton’s Jeremie Coplin at 140 and Phil Schallhorn at 1X9. John Kieffer was third at 215 for the Hastings' squad. One wrestler from each of the two area schools achieved a fourth place. Hastings' Lucas Waters was No. 4 al 140 and Delton’s Travis Loofboro ended up fourth at 171. Other weight class champions at the Delton Invitational were Belding's Jordan Ray at 103. Rockford's Craig Shutich at 112. Wayland's Aaron Patrick at 119. Wayland's Branden Patrick al 125 and Rockford's Nathan Vansoest al 140 Hastings Michael Lipstraw was the 152-pound weight class champion, pinning Delton's Dana Earl in 4:34 I/1 WANT TO GET A FOOT IN THE DOOR? BUCKLE UP John Haneckow provided the Panthers with a champion at 215. pinning Belding's Doug McNeil in 2:44 at the Delton Invitational There’s Just Too Much to Lose If you have considered entering the health care profession, a great wav lo start is by obtaining your CENA certificate. You can do that here at Thomapple Manor ami get paid while you arc doing it!" Pre-qualifications include: hon­ esty. dependability, like working with and helping people. Training lasts 11 days. The first 6 days run from X am - 4 pm and the last 5 days run from 6:30 am - 2:30 pm with no classes being held on lhe weekends Starting rate of pay is S7 KI per hour with excellent benefits, i.icluding medical and/or dental insurance. To apply, come to Thomapple Manor to ’“ill out an application and schedule an interview before l-ebruary 4th. 1999. Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road • Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 21. 1999 Alleged sex offender could face : seven trials; first set for Feb. 1 r COURT NCWS A 70-year-old Plainwell num was ordered lo spend six months in jail on each of two convictions of fourth degree criminal sex­ ual conduct with victims between the ages of 13 and 16 years of age In exchange for Paul Duane Grindol's guilty plea on lite fourth degree charges, four counts of second degree criminal sex­ ual conduct with two victims under the age of 13 were dismissed "He’s more concerned with how this is affecting him instead of how he's affected these two. adolescent girts." said Chief As­ sistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava prior to Circuit Judge James Fisher’s sentence. "Es­ sentially. what Ik did was lull them into being friends with him. He provided differ­ ent things for them lo gain their trust and abused that trust. In a sense, this can be considered worse than someone being sexu­ ally assaulted by a stranger" Kuzava said Grindol's fondling of lhe girts was "a very calculating crime." "Nothing can be farther from die truth." said defense attorney Rob Longstreet. "Mr. and Mrs. (irindol have a lifelong pattern of helping people — taking elderly people to doctor's appointments, buying shoes and food for people. To use that, to say that he did this as a plot. 1 don't think that’s fair." Longstreet went on to apologize to the victims on Grindol's behalf and reported that tlie Grindols are willing lo move away lo avoid any further contact widi the vic­ tims' family. "His remorse is beyond words." said Longstreet. "Mr. Grindol has admitted his wrongdoing and has expressed remorse." "Nothing bothers me more than to see someone wlio has lived an otherwise good life standing before me." said Fisher. "J can’t sweep it under the rug. I wish you could be in my position for a while and frequently see victims of sexual abuse get involved with drugs and alcohol because they’re trying lo forget or see women in dieir 40s and 50s break down and cry when they arc asked if they were ever a victim. 1 hope you think about that as you go through your punishment." Fisher added that Grindol deserves to serve a two- to five-year prison sentence "I'm well aware of lhe devastating impact of these offenses, however. I have consid­ ered your otherwise exemplary life." tlie judge said said prior to imposing sentence (irindol also was ordered lo serve five years on probation and lo pay $50 to the Crime Victim Fund. $2,000 in court costs and a $500 fine He was also ordered not to be in die company of a minor without another, re­ sponsible adult being present In other court business Thursday: • Donald Jeffrey Dobbin. 31. of Hast­ ings, was sentenced to a six month sus­ pended jail term and two years probation on a conviction of larceny in a building Dobbin pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to the charge, which stems from an incident from November of 1996 in which lie stole a sanucr. a vice, a jack and ramps from a Hastings shed Another larceny charge against Dobbin was dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. In addition to the suspended jail sentence. Dobbin was ordered to pay a $4,000 in fines and costs • Joseph Chi vis, 29, of Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty to drunk driving and was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years probation Chivis was originally going to be sen­ tenced to a shorter jail tenn. but he failed to appear for his first sentencing dale. "I think his sentence needs to be harsher based on the fact he chose to abscond." said Kuzava. "I’d like to apologize for not showing up," said Chivis. "I got scared. I just want to get this behind me and gel back to work." Fisher told Chivis he could have served tlie original sentence on weekends "You would have been a lot belter off." Help Wanted WANTED: OLD POSTCARDS. caO Bev, 616-948-4094. LICENSED DAY CARE has full-time openings. Loving and caring atmosphere. Please call Barb at 765-3044. License #DF080083942. MANAGER TRAINEE: 84 Lumber Company is looking for career minded individuals for its Manager Training Pro­ gram in the Jackson (1404) at -a. Manager Trainees earn between $23,000-$28,000 per year. Benefits indude Health and Dental Plans. Disability and Life Insurance, as well as 401K and Profit Sharing Plans. 84 Lumber promotes from within with Co-Managers earning $30,000-$40,000 and Managers earning $40,000$80,000. Ifyou enjov combina­ tion of working with people, hands-on work, and sales, you may qualify. No knowledge of building materials necessary. College preferred, but not nec­ essary. Training will be pro­ vided. Send resume to: 84 Lum­ ber Company Attn: Shannon Flavin 2033 West UN 40EET, Greenfield. IN. 46140-8594. E­ Mail address: JOBS984LUMBER.COM. Check out our website www4MLUMBER.COM An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F DV Drug Free Environ­ ment HELP WANTED: NOW TAK­ ING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St., Freeport, Ml EOE__________ LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applications fcr production workers on 2nd shift. This well established com­ pany is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $ 12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drug screen. For immediate con­ sideration contact STAFFMARK 725 W. Slate Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide at­ tendance records, or call us at 948-8555. PAID TRAINING FOR direct care workers to work with per­ sons with developmental dis­ abilities. Up to 18 hours per week, variablc shifts, starting wageat$7.32.Must be 18, have diploma or GED and current drivers license. Call 616-945­ 9613 ask for Lori or Tracy or leave your name & phone num­ ber. f CERTIFIED NURSING AS­ SISTANTS Special, warm and gentle. We realize the job is not for everyone, you know it too. It demands patience and understanding, compassion and desire to serve others, but the rewards are immeasurable. If you arc that special CENA who enjoys giving gentk care we have an opportunity for you. We are a 117 bed facility seek­ ing full and part time caregivers like yourself. Our positions come with a competi­ tive start rate, excellent ben­ efit package, sign on bonus, attendance bonus, tuition re­ imbursement and opportuni­ ties for advancement_ Please apply at Evergreen Manor, 111 Evergreen Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015. 616-969-6110. CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CLASS Evergreen Manor is interviewing a limited number of potential CENA students for enrollment in Kellogg Com­ munity College. Fees win be paid by the facility. Following successful completion of the class employment wiD follow at Evergreen. If you have a sincere interest in caring for the aging population in our community and working with a caring team, this is a great opportunity. We offer excel­ lent benefits and a competitive salary with tuition reimburse­ ment and bonus opportunities. Please apply at Evergreen Manor, 111 Evergreen Rd., Battle Creek. MI 49015 LPN/RN Something great is going on at Evergreen Manor, the corners’ xie of our practice is resident focused. The role of our nurses is critical to provid­ ing that care. You’re invited to discuss your future at Ever­ green Manor, where we offer an excellent benefit package including SIGN ON BONUS, tuition reimbursement and more— Please apply to Jackie Sparks, Director of Nursing, Evergreen Manor, A Mercy Living Center, Affiliate of Battle Creek Health System, 111 Evergreen Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015. 616-969­ 6110. PT LAUNDRY AIDE Week­ end hours. Apply 8:30 to 4:00. Evergreen Manor, 111 Ever­ green Rd., Batik- Creek, MI 49015. 911 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS made while you wait- $20.00 each- 2 or more $18.00 each. Great gifts. Action Signs 1011 E. State SL. Hastings 948-8618 or toll free 888-575-7446.________________ 3 RADIANT HEATERS NATURAL GAS. 60.000BTU. 1 YEAR OLD. 99C EFFI­ CIENT SI50/EACH OBO CALL 945-9340. AFTER 6:00PM 17 PEOPLE NEEDED TO LOSE weight, all natund. Doc­ tor recommended, call 612­ 362-4393. WONDERFUL WALKOUT RANCH ou 3 acres with fabu­ lous view, with central air & many new features, $134,900: Newly listed, gorgeous ranch duplex in Middleville. Call LuAnnat Westdale Wltal9483770 or at 948-4320 THANK YOU to every body for the many acts of kindness over the years of Marian’s declin­ ing health. Words cannot ex­ press how thankful we are for your prayers, kindness and concern you have given us dur­ ing our time of sorrow.The en­ tire family of Marian G. Day. THE FAMILY OF CLIFTON BAXTER would like to express a very sincere thank you for cards, flowers and memorial contributions at the time ofour loss. A special thank you to Genther Funeral Home. Pas­ tor James L. Hynes and for the lunch served after the services. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. ATTENTION LAND CON­ TRACT HOLDERS' Are you receiving payments? Get cash for your LAND CONTRACT Call toll free 1-888-332-3488. HANDYMAN SERVICES. RESPONSIBLE “LOW RATES”. HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODEL­ ING PROJECTS. FREE ESTIMATES!! CALL 616­ 948-4093. ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800-672-9604.______________ FIRSTTIME HOME BUYERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to seU homes they have repossessed. No ap­ plication fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604.__________ REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary . 1-800­ 672-9604. ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary . Call Delta Homes. 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. I Fisher said "I'm not going to grant you work release I hope you learn to put alco­ hol in your past." • Dale French. 50. of Hastings, charged with two counts of child sexual abusive ac­ tivity for allegedly taking pornographic photos of an X-year-old and a 9-year-oId girl last summer, is set for a pretrial hearing on die charges Jan. 28. • Kim Ixe Lyons. 38. of Middleville, pleaded guilty to third offense drunk driving and attempted resisting and obstructing a police officer. which occurred Oct. 10 in Middleville Lyons also pleaded no contest to being a iiabilual offender Charges of resisting and obstructing and of driving on a suspended license were dis­ missed. Lyons, who admitted to driving with a blood alcohol level of .25. was previously convicted of drunk driving in Jefferson County, Colo.. *n 1993 and in Wayne County. Mich., in 1990, he said. He will be sentenced on the current con­ victions Feb. 4. • Jesse Bardwell, 26. of Middleville, was sentenced to spend three to five years in prison for his second probation violation conviction. Bardwell was serving probation for a 1997 conviction of third degree criminal sexual conduct with a person between the ages of 13 and 15. "This was his second sex offense," said said Assistant lYosecutor David Mailed "I Ic didn't want to report, he didn't want to register and he wanted to smoke pot. He doesn't gel it and has yet lo take this seri­ ously." Bardwell was arrested for violating proba­ tion by failing to report to his probation agent three times, failing to submit to a urine test and failing to attend sex offender treatment. "I'm considering the fact that you were here for probation violation a year ago and here we are a year later for the same situa­ tion." said Fisher. "This leads me to be­ lieve that a year ago, I made a mistake and should have imposed the maximum sen­ tence then." • Mickey Eaton, 20. of Hastings, was sentenced to spend on year in jail on a con­ viction of probation violation. Fisher indicated be wanted to send Eaton lo prison, but because lhe prison system would likely return Eaton to society in less than three months due to bis offense being non-assaultivc, lie instead imposed the year in the local jail. "Otherwise, he'd be eligible for commu­ nity placement in 90 days," said Fisher. Kuzava told Fisher that Eaton has ex­ hausted every previous chance the courts have given him on previous probation vio­ lation convictions. "There is nothing left lo do with Mr. Eaton at this point but incarceration," she said. . Fisher told Eaton that he is wasting his talents. "I don't believe anything you say any more," said Fisher. Eaton said he uses marijuana to escape self pity, which gets him into trouble. “I think what lhe county needs is more people who care, more programs for kids to ge' into," he told Fisher. "I’m just one per­ son. There arc going to be more and more come in front of you with the same prob­ lems. I've manipulated the court with all die chances you gave me." Fisher reminded Eaton he is not making full use of his gifts. "We can provide all those programs, but if you are not willing lo participate, you end up in the situation you arc in now. I understand the source of some of your problems, maybe you haven’t confront those yet." Fisher said he imposed die maximum in­ carceration \cnicnced for Eaton to liclp him stay away from marijuana. • Gary Warren. 30, of Shelbyville, is scheduled to be tried Feb. 8, 9 and 12 on one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct with a female under the age of 13 and two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a female under the age of 13. Warren is accused of digitally penetrating die girl while both were in a swimming pool between May 1. 1995. and Feb. 1, 1998. He is also accused of fondling her on another occasion. Both alleged incidences occurred in Or­ angeville Township. • Arie Foster, 22 of Middleville, was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for four days served and was placed on two years probation for his conviction of at­ tempted receiving and concealing stolen property for his role in the April 4 break-in of the Babylon Hair Salon in Middleville He was also ordered to pay $500 in costs and $605 in restitution payable to the Babylon Hair Salon. A previous report on Foster's case stat­ ing he was charged with breaking into the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School was in­ correct. hy Shelly Suker Stuff Writer A Hastings man facing 23 charges of sexual assault and child abuse against his two minor aged sons is scheduled for his first of seven possible trials 1-cb 1. Barry County Trial Court. Circuit Division Judge James l usher ruled Ihursday Fisher granted a motion by Kenneth Koan’s court appointed attorney. Carol Jones Dwyer, to sever the charges into seven different groups, representing seven, separate alleged incidences. His trial on the first group of eight charges focuses on an alleged incident in which Koan is accused of penetrating his sons at their family home sometime be­ tween 19X7 aid 1995. If Koan is convicted of the charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct at the first trial and tlie sentence is satisfactory lo tlie prosecution, the prosecutor can choose not to attempt to try him on the remaining counts. However, if Koan is acquitted, tlie prose­ cution could priKced with the remaining counts in attempt to secure a conviction. Koan. 42. is also accused of accepting money and food stamps from anotlier de­ fendant in the case, Robert Glenn Decker, whose trial on four counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct is scheduled to be­ gin Jan. 25. If convicted on just one count of first de­ gree crinrnal sexual conduct with a person under the age of 13. both men could be sentenced lo a maximum of life in prison. Fislicr also allowed a notice by Assistant Prosecutor David Maklcd of his intent to enter "other acts evidence" during the trial. but denied his request to admit evidence of Koan’s previous child abuse conviction ani an alleged violation of a 1993 "no contact order" 6 "The people seek to introduce testimony at trial that the defendant sexually abused them on other occasions as well; at least dozens, perluips hundreds of limes," Maklcd said. "’Die people also seek lo introduce testimony that (lie sexual acts were frer quenily accompanied with threats and phys­ ical violence. Also charged in connection with alleged sexual abuse of the boys arc: ; • Edith Jeannette Hawkins. 3£, a former, babysitter of the boys, who is scheduled to be sentenced Unlay. She is accused of sex-, uai misconduct involving penetration be­ tween 1992 and 1993. police have said., She is free on a personal recognizance­ bond • Bernard Seybold. 24. who is sclicduled. to be tried on one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct with one of the boys between 1992 and I‘>94. He is free on a personal recognizance bond. q • I'ieckcr. 61. is being held on $25,000; bond . .» • William Duane Anders. 50, of Hast* ings, was sentenced last Wednesday lo trine months in jail with credit for 60 days; served and was placed on probation for five* years Anders, originally charged with twocounts of second degree criminal sexual, conduct with one of the boys, pleaded guilty lo a lesser charge of attempted sec­ ond degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under the age of 13. Two other men suspected of also sexu­ ally abusing the boys have since deceased. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 21 Hastings High School Business Professionals of America members attending the Region I competitive events meet include: (front row. from left) Jason Olm­ stead. Phoenix Spaulding. Steve Flohr. Brook Norns. Sarrah Gregory. Leslie Ockerman; (second row) Steve Moray. Rachelle Easey. Jessica Gole, Heather Richie. Courtney Sinclair. Amy Schidel; (third row) Jason Miller. Andy Soya, Rob Swiatek. Jason Flohr. Isaac Solmes, Jeff Berg and Nathan McKelvey. Not pictured are Levi Solmes. Corey Sandusky and Zack Woodley HHS students win awards at regional level of BPA contest The Barn Count) Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens lo serve on the follow­ ing Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning Commission Zoning Board of Appea’s Friends ot lhe Court Advisors Commuter Parks & Recreatioq Boaid 5' Hastings High School business students Earned several awards at the Business Pro­ fessionals of America Regional Competi­ tive Events Meet Jan 15. ’ The Hastings students, along with stu­ dents from other southwest Michigan high schools and career technical centers, used facilities at Davenport College in Grand Rapids for the competitions. ’ Students placing in the competitions in­ cluded Steve Flohr (second place. Parlia­ mentary Procedures team); Jason Flohr (second place in Parliamentary Procedures team and fifth place in Parliamentary Pro­ cedures individual); Sarrah Gregory (sec­ ond place in both Document Formatting and Parliamentary Procedures team and third place in Spelling team); Steve Moray (sixth place in Business Law' and fourth place in Web Page Development team); Brook Norns (second place in Parliamen­ tary Procedures team and third place in Spelling team); Leslie Ockcrman (third place in Spelling team, second place in Par­ liamentary Procedures team, and third jflacc in Parliamentary Procedures individ­ Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators office. 3* floor. Courthouse, Hastings and must be relumed no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 29.1999. ual); Corey Sandusky (sixth place in Busi­ ness Math); Courtney Sinclair (first place ih Document Formatting and second place in Parliamentary Procedures team); Levi Solmcs (fifth place in Application/lnterview Skills and fourth place in Web Page Development team); Isaac Solmcs (first place in Spreadsheet Applications); Andy Joya (sixth place in International Busi­ Es); Rob Swiatek (fourth place in Web ;c Development team); and Zach Woodey (fourth place in Web Page Development ram and Database Applications). [ Many contests required students to use prcadshect. database and word pr.messing omputcr software to solve business prob­ es. Web Development team members de­ igned site that documented chapter activties and established links to the national ind other organizations. Other contests psted students' knowledge of business and pchnology concepts, leadership and com­ munications skills. - The Hastings students now arc eligible to ntcr state competition at the Business Pro■ssionals of America State Conference in ie» March 5-7. Winners at the State Conference arc eligible to represent MichiBn in national competition in Philadelphia 1 April. • Business Professionals of America is the Michigan Board of Education sponsored Ibcational student organization for students inrollcd n business programs. Activities icludc occupational and leadership dcvclpment. service projects, and development f basic business skills. This is the 13th year that the Hastings Chapter of Business Professionals of Amcrca has competed. The chapter’s advisors re Mary >awson. Nancy Cottrell. Patrick hirgicl and Elbert Black. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to Mlect a debt, any Information we obtain will be used for that ouroose MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made ’he conditions of a mortgage made by Debra K .ler. an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) AAA Mortgage & Financial Corporation. Mort­ ice . dated November 14 1996 and recorded November 26. 1996 -n Liber 679 on Page !. Barry County Records Michigan and was igned by said mortgagee to the CONTlRTGAGE CORPORATION, as assignee by assignment dated November 14. 1996 which i recorded on May 23. 1997. m Liber 695 on ie 510. Barry County Records, on which morte there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof sum ot Forty-One Thousand Nice Hundred r-Three and 57/100 dollars ($41.953 57). mhng interest at 12 300*. per annum Adable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 9 and 11/19 of each year Under the power of sale contained m said tgage and the statute in such case made and nded notice is hereby given that said morte will be foreclosed by a sale ot the moil­ ed premises, or some part ot them, at public ue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast1. Ml. at 1 00 p m on February 25 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST3S. Barry County. Michigan and are described Lot 5 of the E W Bliss Re-Plat of the City torVillage of Hastings according to the led Plat thereof excepting the East 4 feet together with the West 4 feet of Lot 6 ad­ j is for the use of the adjoining property for I driveway City of Hastings Barry County I redemption period shall be 6 month(s) the date of such sale unless determined Joned in accordance with 1948CL 3241a in which case the redemption period i be 30 days from the date of such sa!« id January 14 1999 ITIMORTGAGE CORPORATION I MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL I) 642-4202 : and Trott PC mays for CONT (MORTGAGE tPORATION 50 Telegraph Road Suite 100 jham Farms Ml 48025 *98076941 (2/11) 1999 - Page 17 Once we open the doors, your cost of living is going down, because "We Sell For Less." Always Have... Always will. We work hard to keep our prices low, the quality high, and to offer you the best value around. It's our commitment, and your guarantee. Your new WAL-MART store is opening soon... We have something different in store for you. 1618 West "M" W Hastings WAL*MART �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 21. 1999 BOERSMA continued... That's why she knows how important it is to be especially accommodating to citi­ zens who want to trace their family trees. "Unfortunately, wc have no space (in the clerk's office), which is really bad. but we try to be accommodating to people." Boersma said. The staff will help them (lo do genealogy) except on Thursdays because that's our court day and there just is not any room." "Genealogy is fascinating and I've gath­ ered a ton of Barry County history That's purely my enjoyment," Boersma said. One of her retirement projects will be to finish logging her personal research into her computer. One of her pastimes has been working with a group of people to organize ceme­ tery records in the county and one member of the group has indexed about 25,000 names to lielp people who are searching for family history. Bocrsma also was instrumental in com­ piling two Hope Towr.ship history books that were published in the 1970s. "That was a big job," she said. She also enjoys spending time with her three daughters and their spouses - Susan and Glen Martin of Indianapolis, Beth and Terry Weiler of Hastings and Janet and Terry Johnson of Hastings and four grand­ children. Creating a variety of arts and crafts have kept Boersma busy over lhe years. One un­ usual project was a quilt designed with im­ ages of family photos, which she gave io her motlicr Harriett Gilbert, a former Wall 14ikc resident who now resides in Horida. Using a special process, Bocrsma trans- (erred tlie plnuos to the quill fabric. Although Boersma was bom and raised in Kalamazoo. she graduated from Leelanau Schools in Glen Arbor in 1952 and then at­ tended Western Michigan I Iniversity. She and Dale also started their married life in Kalamazoo on June 22, 1957. While living there, she taught contract bridge classes for about 16 years. She gave private lessons and also (aught adult educa­ tion classes and YMCA groups. Her motlicr was one of her first bridge students and Boersma noted that she is an excellent bridge player today at nearly age 90 Bocrsma polished her own bridge skills in college. She also earned a lol of master points in bridge tournaments over lhe years "I forfeited them when I moved to Delton and didn't play much. Now. I play rummy," she chuckled. For the Kalamazoo Public Schools. Boersma was certified as a Braille tran­ scriber. One of her projects was transcrib­ ing a textbook inio 2,100 pages of Braille for a child wlio lived in Boersma's neigh­ borhood. The Braille books enabled lhe youngster to attend regular school classes. Boersma also co-founded lhe Westwood Co-op Nursery School in Kalamazoo when the west side of town was first being de­ veloped. "That’s still going." she said of the preschool. While her children were in school, Bocrsma was active in PTA and Westwood Fun Night and was a homeroom motlicr when her kids attended Delton Kellogg schools Boersma and her husband have enjoyed Barry County living for more than three decades. They became county residents as tlie result of a teacher’s strike in Kalama­ zoo. “My folks had moved to Wall Lake (from Kalamazoo) when my father retired and wc ended up buying a cottage al Wall Lake also. One year, die teachers were on strike in Kalamazoo so we decided lo send (he kids to school (in Delton) and (hey liked it well enough that they wanted lo slay in Delton.** Consequently die Bocrsmas converted a small one-story collage inio a year-round two-story dwelling. "The lack of traffic and the peace fulness'7 of Barry County also were deciding factors? in the Bocrsmas’ move from Kalamazoo tor Delton. In Barry County, die Bocrsmas; also have lived in Hastings and currently; reside in Middleville Big ng jam holds up traffic on M-37 make the tum. he said, and his cab became buned m i roadside snow pile. Michigan State Police re-routed M-3 traffic around the rig via Shaw Lake Road, though sons southbound semis were forced to wait until Rudd's N< Preference wrecker was able to pull the heavy rig out of tfw jam. A modular home delivery to Green Lake Road Thursday went astray as the driver tried to negotiate a turn from southbound Shaw Lake Road north onto M-37 at 4:40 p.m. blocking the roadway tor about an hour. The driver said he missed his road in Middleville and realized it as he traveled south on M-37 south of Middleville. 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A � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-01-28.pdf be31582b3512e4d864f3f9b7bdf407d9 PDF Text Text Local cable service changes New look Saxons score big victory New County Road Commissioner named See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 10 See Story on Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 W \ MU'”'"' HAST**55 T T *2'52?r»lJ0S8''8'7 Hastings VOLUME 146. NO. 4 News Briefs: Habitat seeking eligible families Woduixxps Ui find an eligible Barry County tonify in need of decent hous­ ing will be held ne> t month in Hastin8s People interested in applying for a Habitat for Humanity house must be county residents and attend (wo of die three scheduled workshops, from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 3 and Feb. 10. and from 9 to 11 a m Saturday, Feb. 6 The sessions will be held al the First United Medtodist Church. : : • ; . . ’ ; i ‘ ; . 209 W. (ireen St.. Hastings Baby sit­ ting will be available. The workshops arc sponsored by Barry County Habitat for Humanity, an ecumenical Christian housing min­ istry volunteers who work in part­ nershtp with low income families to help diem have affordable, decent housing. Habitat builds homes and sells them to eligible families al cost and u dhmK huenest. For m.UTKd i niiptov-wlto apply, horband and wile are required tn attend the workshops together. Habitat is looking for people who are living in substandard housing and can't get con-'entional mortgage fi­ nancing and have a low income. In­ come qualificatkn. for example, is a maximum of $22,050 for a family of four The next Habitat house will be built this year on Marshall Street in Hast­ ings For more information, call die Habi­ tat office at 948-9939 Blood drive set in Delton A Red Cross blood drive will lake place from I to 7 p.m Monday. Feb. 1. at St. Ambrose Church in Delton. Officials say there is a critical short­ age of blood because of the post-bobday doldrums and the recent inclement weather, which has cut down on the number of donors at area drives earlier this month. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs al least 110 pounds, is in reasonahlv good health and hasn't given bfcxid within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. Area man leads anti-OCC effort A Hastings area man has been lead­ ing the charge to aboLsh the Michigan Officers' Compensation Commission, which sets salaries for stale officials. (ieorge Hubka was in 1 arising Tues­ day staging a demonstration on the steps of the Capitol building in lamsing. He also filed petitions with the state, calling for the OCC to be elimi­ nated and force lawmakers to vote on their proposed pay raises I Inder present rules, the OCC rec­ ommends salaries and they are accepted in the Stale Legislature if no one votes to reject them. The Michigan House Tuesday voted to reject the recommended 7 percent pay increases for them, hut the State Senate is not likely to take up the matter, thereby allowing the raises to stand The (XT’ also recommended that fkiv John lingler gel 9 percent in­ creases in each of the next two years. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 ANNER PRICE 50* THURSDAY. JANUARY 28, 1999 Wal-Mart store has grand opening hy David T. Young Editor Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retail chain, held the long-awaited grand opening of its store in the Hastings ;irca Wednesday morning before local dignitaries and hun­ dreds of customers. The new 96,000-square-Exit facility, which features a wide variety of retail mer­ chandise. including food, will be open daily from 7 a m to 9 p.m. at the comer of Heath Road and M-37/43 in Rutland Township. The grand opening was one of six Wednesday across Michigan, and 35 Wal­ Mart stores opened their doors on the same day in communities all over the United States. There are now 50 Wal-Mart stores in Michigan, most of them in small cities. lhe five oilier new Wal-Marts in Michi­ gan arc in Commerce Township. Livonia, Midland. Saginaw and Sterling Heights. Wal-Mart, headquartered in Bentonville, Ark., has more than 3.500 stores across the U.S. David May, store manager, presided over Wednesday morning's festivities here, which included announcements of the retail giant's contributions to community ser­ vices. including scouting. Love Inc., pub­ lic sdMMils anti the I hiited Way May presented a check lor $1,000 to the Barry County United Way. recognized See WAL-MART, cont. page 3 Domestics Departm.e>i| Manager Lisa Laney does the honors of cutting the ribbon as Wal-Mart officially opens its doors to the public Next to her with the plaque is Store Manager David May, receiving the award and good kick trom Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum. County may add *105,000 to shelter drive by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Attempts to iron out differences between the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee of volunteers and the Barry County Board of Commissioners are taking place, but expected board action Tuesday on a new agreement between die two has been postponed for further clarification. Almost certain, though not officially approved, is an additional $105,000 pledge from the County Board for a proposed new animal shelter building to replace an existing structure in poor condition. That would bring the county board’s total contribution to $150,000. The volunteer committee has been spearheading a push to build a new $300,000 shelter and raise funds for its cost. Those efforts nearly hit a snag two weeks ago when the board, without warning, shocked committee members by imposing a July 13 deadline for a funding anti construction plan and said the project must be completed by Dec. 31. When County Humane Society President Kathy Wiggins, who is involved in the volunteer project, learned of the ultimatum she expressed disappointment and concern thal it might be difficult for the group to raise that much money so quickly Other committee members also expressed shock and dismay over the btxird's actions Those feelings liave been held in check during the past two weeks with the efforts of County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey and the board's Central Services Committee, which oversees shelter operations DeBoer presented a proposal to Central Services last week asking the board to pledge a total of $150,000. rather than its previous $45,000. to the project when die Shelter Committee reaches its goal of the remaining $150,000. To dale lhe committee lias raised about $5,000 and has a S30.(XX) pledge from the Humane Society, so lhe additional revenue from the board would give their efforts a big boost DeBoer's proposal also states that the committee's financial goal must be readied by July 13. If lhe group misses that deadline, the 2000 Committee will withdraw from die project and die county will assume rcsponsibilily. but lhe committee would retain all of lhe funds it had raised, according to DeBoer's proposal. DeBoer also volunteered to act as construction manager of the project with assistance trom County Administrator Michael Brown. DeBoer had already been involved in helping the 2000 Committee and was previously appointed by lhe board to oversee daily operations at the shelter as part of his official role. No action was taken by the board to approve DeBoer's proposal at this week's meeting because several commissioners said there were several points that needed to be clarified that were verbal Picketers protest parking policy by Mary Warner Staff Writer Two parents disgruntled with die traffic flow and parking policy at Star Elementary showed up with signs Wednesday and pick­ eted the school Hastings residents Terry Dinger and Allisa Evans said die way parents have been instructed to pick up and drop off their children at 11k* school is "a dangerous situa­ tion." They’re asking dial parents be allowed to pull up to the curb alongside the school to pick up their children They're also asking dial two drives into the school only be al­ lowed one-way traffic. According to Principal Jo Stebbins, the original design for traffic flow — dial one road be used to exit die school parking lot and die other be used to enter die parking lot — was changed to make die traffic situ­ ation safer in the parking lot. One of the drives was made into a two-way entrance and exit drive, and the other into an exit only. Parents must use the two-way drive when exiting so dicy do not drive along an area nearest the school's sidewalk and en­ trance Cars are banned from die parking lot in an area near the sidewalk during die times when students arc entering and leaving lhe schixil so students walking to cars in lhe parking lot or walking to buses do not have to deal with die traffic generated by parents picking up their children Cars arc also banned from parking at die curbside in front of die school at those See PARKING, continued page 2 ' Terri Dinger (left) and Allisa Evans picketed in front of Star Elementary Wednesday morning and afternoon .u protest a policy prohibiting them from picking their children up at the curb alongside the school. agreements widi DeBoer and a committee representative at lhe Central Services meeting. DeBoer was not able to attend die regular county board meeting because of a seminar. Several commissioners said they didn't want to add verbal understandings into die written proposal widiout input from DeBoer. "I don't want to change any wording in it because dial could upset the apple cart," Chairman Jim Bailey said after the meeting. "If we're going to change something, we want to make sure dial everybody's part of that change. Dial's lhe wily way to do it... We really iiate to table it (lhe proposal) to slow momentum, but on lhe oilier hand I would rather see it tabled than go negative and he (Committee member Brian Reynolds) said absolutely ." On the other hand. Commissioner I-mmet Herrington said he favored action. "1 think many questions have come up." Herrington said. "Right now I think we're in a state of mass confusion. I think we've got to clarify and give clarity as to where we're going... Now's lhe time to do it if we re going to meet any deadlines" Bailey said lie didn't want to force a vote on die matter Tuesday because he feared it might be defeated without the clarifications "I don't want this to come to a stop. We've made a lot of progress. .."Bailey said at die meeting. Bailey encouraged the 2000 Committee to continue to raise funds during the interim, until a final proposal is approved. in lhe meantime, when DeBoer is available, die matter will be discussed with a representative from the County Humane Society, someone from the Shelter Committee. Commissioners Bailey. Clare Tripp and Jeff Mackenzie and County Administrator Michael Brown. Their goal is to have a full understanding of the proposed agreement before it comes back to lhe full board again. If needed, a special board meeting will be called to vote on a final draft "I diink we have made some strides and I think we can have a building and I want that to happen." Commissioner Sandy James said. See SHELTER continued on page 3 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner Thursday January ?8 1999 PARKING, continued times Parents arc asked to park in the parking lot and walk to the front of the building and meet their children as they i xil the building Stebbins said the object is to allow sin dents to go to their parents* vehicles "with­ out being scared to cross the street We had kids running between cars to get to the car waiting tor them Our goal is Io make il safe lor the kids " I vans said the school has received sev­ eral crwiiplaiiits trom parents about the traf­ fic flow policy She and Dinger want to be able to pick their children up at the curb, rather tlum having them dodge traffic in the parking lol "We don't led kids should be running out in lhe roadway." Evans said Also, she said, it's a hardship lor some par­ ents to walk to the front of the school building when they liave other children, in­ cluding infants, in the car with them. Il's also more difficult to park in the back of the parking lol. she and Dinger said, since all the front slots are filled up with teach­ ers' cars They think it might help the situ­ ation if teachers parked in lhe back so par­ ents would have closer access to their chil­ dren. News Briefs: Master Gardener classes will start A Master Gardener class scries is scheduled to be licld Tuesday evenings from Feb. 2 to April 13. The Michigan Master Gardener pro­ gram is designed to develop a consor­ tium of Michigan Suite University Ex­ tension volunteers trained in plant sci­ ence and liome gardening, lhe prognun enables volunteers to improve their quality of life and dial of die commu­ nities where diey live. Master (>ardeners increase people’s appreciation for and wise use of plants by providing them with instruction on growing plants using environmentally sound practices. Those who a strong interest in home gardening and horti­ culture arc encouraged to take die class series. lhe 11 classes will be held from 6 to 10 p.m skirting Feb. 2 Rcgistrathx» deadline is Friday. Jan. 22, at the MSU Extension office. Cost Is $200 per person. Walk for Warmth will be Feb. 27 ' lhe I4di annual "Walk for Warmth** is scheduled for X:30 am. Saturday. Feb. 27. at the Free Methodist Church on l-ast Stale Road, across from Tom's Market in Hastings. The goal for this year’s fund-raiser is $15,000. I^ist year die walkers col­ lected $ 13.251 in pledges. Walkers will have a choice of a onemi le or three-mile route. Jim McMeilen also plans to have his sixth annual "Slay in a Box" overnight outdoor sleepover Feb. 19 and 20 to call attention to lhe horrors of sleeping outdoors in the winter. Eight volunteers already have agreed to hike pan.. lhe money raised goes to help low income, elderly and disabled Barry County families with lheir winter heating bills. The program is adminis­ tered through lhe Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. 'those who would like to take part in walking and taking pledges, slop in at ihc local CAA office at 450 Meadow Run Drive or call 94X-4260 Syrup queen hopefuls sought All junior girls who attend Maple Valley High School are being invited to enter the 1999 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen contest Applications fir the competition are available in lhe high school office. The deadline to apply is Friday. Jan. 29. Ihc queen and alternate queen will be selected al a 7 p.m. event Tuesday. Feb. 9. at lhe Vermontville Congrega­ tional Church. lhe community event, sponsored by the Vermontville Lions ('lub. includes a dinner and program A preliminary orientation of inter­ ested girls and their parents will be held before the community event to discuss the duties of the syrup queen and her alternate Ihc queen and her'alternate will reign over ihc Vermontville Syrup Festival in April and will promote lo­ cally-produced maple syrup products around the slate at other times during the year They are expected Io appear in 12 to 14 parades. A SS<M» scholarship will be awarded to lhe queen The alternate will receive $250 According to Steve Harbison, director ol opera'.onal services for the district, "we liave the same interest as the parents — we want the safest method possible lire safety of the students is ol the utmost impor­ tance " Harbison said he and the director of transportation have observed lhe traffic Hou al the school Wednesday, a Barry County Sheriffs deputy also reviewed the situation, and the sheriffs department will be making a recommendation to lhe district on what lhe best traffic flow would be Harbison met with the picketing parents Wednesday, he said, and conveyed their concerns to die sheriffs deputy "I have committed to the parents I met with that I will gel back with them and re­ view (the sheriffs department) recommen­ dation poor to implementation." Harbison said. "Hopefully we can implement a plan dial meets die needs of both die parents and lhe school district." Ik* said, lhe need of both being "to liave lhe safest exiting of stu­ dents as possible" Harbison said the district will "look at all options" when considering a solution to the problem, including such things as moving tlx.* Iiandicapped parking area and/or changing where teachers park. Nominees sought for Miss Delton Delton area residents may nominate a candidate for die Miss Delton contest before die Jan 31 deadline Young women attending grades 9-11 al Delton Kellogg High School or who live in the school district but are attending an alternative educational program are eligible. The contest is sponsored by the Delton Founders Weekend Committee. Ihc final selection will be made dur­ ing a public pageant al 7 p.m. Thurs­ day. March 4. at ihc Delton High School auditorium. Miss Delton will be awarded a $500 educational scholarship. Court mem­ bers each will receive a $50 savings bond, said coordinator Cindy Thomp­ son. During die one-ycar reign, the queen and court will preside over the August Founders Weekend celebration in Deltor* and participate in community ser­ vice projects and a fund-raiser for lhe community organization of their choice. No m«ninalKHi form is needed if the candidate's name, grade, address and phone number along with die name, address and plume number of die per­ son nominating lhe young lady is sent to: Delton Founders Weekend Com­ mittee. P.O. Box 444. Delton. Mich. 49046. For more information, call (616) 623-2020. Kiwanis invites visitors to annual Farm-City Day Hastings Kiwanis chairman Ron Holley invited farmers from across Barry County to the annual Farm-City Day on Jan 27 The farmers and Kiwanis Club members heard a presentation by farmer and County Commissioner Bob Wenger and Cable TV ownership changes hands again by David T. Young Editor Cable television service in Hastings siM»n will be provided by lhe fourth differ ent company in less than a decade Alan Baird of Horizon Cablevision ol Charlotte told die Hastings City Council Monday night that his company has been purchased by Millennium Digital Media, based in St. Louis, Mo Baird asked tor and received die council's blessing for transfer of the cable-franchise with the city. . Horizon Iasi year bought cable service to Hastings from Americablc. which had earned its franchise after U.S District Court granted it alongside die now defunct Triad CATV. . Baird promised that the new hxal cable A blending of folk, bluegrass and popular music by Acoustrio and Steve IjiCrossc will be featured at Arby's Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight. Acoustrio is a group that performed together in lhe mid-1980s dirough die early 1990s lhey played with such area groups as Sweet Corn, Counter­ point and die Full Circle Band. Ihc members, who hail from Kalamazoo, Napoleon and Middleville, arc Cather­ ine Ellis, Kevin Gaugicr and Bud Michael IjiCrossc. a singer, songwriter and guitarist from Flint, will be making his Showcase debut tonight. His songs are about the struggles of Native Americans and complexities of rela­ tionships. Seating at lhe Showcase is available on a first-come, first-served basis. 'Cinderella1 set for Feb. 25-27 11k- Rodgers and Kammerstein mu­ sical adaptation of tlx- children's fairy tale "Cinderella" will be presented by the Hastings High School Music De­ partment al Central School Audito­ rium Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Feb 25. 26 and 27 A special matinee performance will be offered Friday. Feb. 26, to accom­ modate die many children who want to sec the production. Katie Allcrding will take lhe title role, with Jason Bailey and Zac Wood­ ley sharing ihc role of lhe prince. The king and queen will be portrayed by Josh Warren and Karen Herbsireilh. Lindsey Karas will be ihc wicked stepmother and Margaret Schirmer and Toni Myers will play Cinderella's two stepsisters. Naomi Nicholson will be tlx* Fairy Godmother Chosen for other featured roles are Jeremiah Johnson. Josh Alderson. Mall Schultz. Adam Furrow and Kari (iregory A supporting cast of 32 also has been selected Tickets will be available from any of the Hastings schools. cast members and a variety of Hastings businesses franchise would not make any big changes in service He said only he and his two partners with the Horizons cable business were leaving All other employees are stay­ ing on and tlx* company will continue to be based in ( harlotte llie name Horizons, he said will continue for al least another six months "Accordingly, with the exception of an eventual name change, this transaction should be virtually transparent to die fran­ chising authority, as well as customers, with normal system operations continu­ ing.'' according to a written statement from Millennium Digital Media Baird echoes. "It will be a transparent, painless transfer" He said there would he no changes m the channel lineup, however. Millennium plans to offer digital video sen ices, w hich eventually will enable customers to buy pay per view movies and receive 40 chan­ nels of digital audio music High-speed Internet services also will continue Baird said Ik* expects tlx- sale to be con­ summated by March or April Horizons has serviced cities such as Hastings. Marshall. Albion and Charlotte and smaller communities such as Union City. Athens. Vermontville and Grass Hike It has about 42.000 customers. Die council unanimously adopted a reso­ lution to transfer tlx* cable franchise to Millennium Digital Media City Council approves applications for 4 grants by David T. Young Showcase plans folk, bluegrass Agricultural extension agent Dennis Pennington on Farmland preservation Anyone interested in learning more about farmland preservation can call Pennington at the Barry County Cooperative Extension office at 948-4862 Editor Three grant applications to the Michigan Department of Transporta.ion and another application for a community development block grant were approved Monday night by the Hastings City Council. flic council adopted three resolutions to apply for MIX) I funding, with hxal matches, foe three separate city improve­ ment projects. They include: • ('(instruction of a nori-motorized access pad), including a pedestrian/bicycle bridge over lhe Tliomapple River llie total pro­ ject cost would be $169,400. with a local match of 40 percent, or $56,500. and $28300 in city engineering and administra­ tion services. • Construction of a pathway along the cast portion of Ihc city-owned abandoned railroad corridor Total project cost would be SI32.300. with the city providing $44,100. or a 40 percent hxal match and $22,000 in local engineering and adminis­ trate hi • Sidewalk constructiiMi along both sides of West State Street near the city limits Protect cost would be $97300. with a 20 ’•ereent local match of S 16.300 and another $16,300 in engineering and administration. Director of Public Services Jeff Mans field said the third grant application had the least chance of being approved because lhe MIX) I believes that sidewalk construction is a local responsibility He said die city has lhe option of doing a project itself in case tlx* MIX) I rejects any of lhe applications City Manager Howard Penrod agreed there is some money in the budget left over because in I99X snow removal costs were below expectations and the planned work on die Jaffee Addition did not materialize. Mansfield said. " lhere is a potential that you can get all three (applications approved by the MIX)I ), but that's not likely " Cinmcilman Barry Wixxl agreed. "I don't think we're going to gel all three, but we've got to take our best shot" llie applications must be submitted by Feb I. so Mayor I rank ('ampbell stressed Ihc need for the council to approve the grant applicatiiHis "If we table it. we’re going to lose it." he said llie other grant the city will seek is for a redevelopment district planning grant for $20,000 from (he state, with a local match o’ SI 5.000 Helping to fund the match arc Hastings Manufacturing iSS.tMM)). I elpausch ($2,500) and the Downtown Devel­ opment Authority ($5,000). so the city’s contribution actually would be only $2,500 The proposed district would be bordered by Stale Road on die ninth. Green Street <hi the south. Jefferson Street on die west and Hanover Street <mi tlx- east. l he objectives of die project would be to evaluate the existing economic climate of Hastings, identify potential reuse options for vacant warehouse facilities and make reciMiimcndalMHis for expansion options or possible sites for relocation of Hastings Manufacturing within the city. The strat­ egy is to create additional jobs, a majority of which wixild be made available to peo­ ple of low or moderate income A resolution approving the application and boundaries of the district was adopted llie project will be administered by Hast­ ings Fxonomic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn bi other business Monday evening, the City Council • Adopted two resolutions to extend wa­ ter and sewer to residences in the 700 block ol l-ast IIxhii Street and set the special as­ sessment rolls Residents w ill pay fin- lhe services only when they choose to hix»k up or if their septic systems fail. • Received die annual report from Profes­ sional (’ode Inspections, the city's building inspectors It was reported dial there were 107 building permits issued in lhe city dur­ ing I99X. for a total estimated value of $5,431,050. It was also reported dial there weic 2XS rental unit inspections during the year • Authorized the clerk and mayor to sign an agreement w ith Consumers Imcrgy for installation of two street lights, in the 900 bhxk of Madison Street and the ’>00 bhxk of Walnut Street • Agreed to amend the local ordinance governing the Cable Access CiMiimillce to make it a nine-member panel with each elected for staggered threc-ycar terms Committee members elect their own cluur and secretary • Received the annual police report trom Chiel Jerry Saner, who rcvx’wed the pre­ vious year and said die biggest develop­ ment was moving out ol the department's old quarter in ihc basement ol the old City Hall into the new and spacious home on tlx* second Gimm ol lhe new City Hall Sarver said he and department officers liave appreciated the c«wnniunily's help in lighting crime "CiMiccrncd citizens who give us tips when they see MHiiclhing out ol tlx* ordi­ nary Ix’lp keep our ctHiununiiy s.ile and se­ cure." the chiel said • llc;ird fellow ('ouncihn.m Davxl Mcln tyre praise the city work crews lor their el- See COUNCIL, continued page 16 Lynn Jondahl Jondahl will return to 1st Friday series Former Stale Rep Lynn Jondahl will nuike another appearance at lhe First Friday series in its next scheduled forum at noon Friday. Feb 5. al lhe 'llximas JeffersiHi Hall in Hastings JtMidahl now is executive director of the Michigan lYospect for Renewed Cuizcnxhip. based in Lansing He has made nu­ merous appearances al die forum in Hast­ ings since il was started I<> years ago. While serving in tlx* Michigan House for 22 years. Jondahl was voted most effective legislator by his colleagues He represented a mostly Republican district while serving for 11 terms. Ihc Dcnnxrai from Okemos left the Michigan House in 1994 to run for the governor's office, but lost in the primary electuhi to Howard Wolpe Jondahl. an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, is expected to talk Feb 5 about the politics ol education in Michigan l he First I riday lonini senes, sponsined by the Barry County Dem«’cratic Commit­ tee is held on tlx* I irst I riday ol each month rix’sc attending are wclconx* to bring their own lunches or they can pur­ chase light tare al the hall, kxralcd al the comer of Jellcrson .md Green streets in I Listings Collce and lea will be luniished by the I kmuxmls RAISE CASH, FAST by advertising in the Banner CLASSIFIEDS! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 28 1999 - Page 3 Wal-Mart holds grand opening, continued... Lani Forbes (left), executive director of the Barry County United Way. receives a check for $1.000 from Wal-Mart Store Manager David May It was a madhouse in the early morning hours Wednesday at Wal-Mart, just as the new store was about to open for tfie matching funds for fund-raisers by Star and Central elementary schools. Scout Troop Nos. 3065 and 377 and for the First Pres­ byterian Church and announced a total con­ tribution of SI.520 to I^ove Inc. from Wal­ Mart and the Coca-Cola Company. l he employees of the new More agreed to raise money for thc^e local organizations befiwe the new store opened as a demonstra­ tion of commitment to the community. Wal-Mart associates also plan to award a first time at the corner of Heath Road and M-37/M-43 in Rutland Township.' the workers who helped erect the building. He also thanked management staff, assis­ tant manager Greg Farmer and the esti­ mated 120 Wal-Mart employees who "did a wonderful job getting the sliwe ready." May. who has worked for Wal-Mart for eight years, said lie is no stranger to this area, having grown up in Charlotte. "I’m a hometown boy and I'm back in town," he said. May added, "We’re proud to be a part of S 1.000 scholarship to an area high school senior each year and to take part in com­ munity fund-raising projects. In all. the store and its employees made contributions of more than $9,000 at lhe grand opening ceremonies. May told the huge early morning audi­ ence that it look five months to get the store up and running once the physical building had been completed. He thanked the general contractors. Wagner-Huke, all Hastings and Rutland Township. And we're very proud to be part of (he (Hastings Area) Chamber of Commerce.” Rutland Township Supervisor Robert Edwards told May, "The township is look­ ing forward to a good working relationship wid) you. This (grand opening) is a sign of what is happening in this county — growth." Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell wel­ comed the new store "on behalf of the business community." He said. "1 think they (Wal-Mart) will be a great asset to the community." The mayor said he already has been im­ pressed with Wal-Mart's role in lighting up the area with decorations during the recent holiday season. Lisa Ijmey. domestics department man­ ager. did die honors of cutting the ribbon. The American Legion color gu;ird also was on hand to present a Michigan flag during the grand opening ceremony. The new Wal-Mart was first proposed to Rutland Township officials in the summer of 1997. There were negotiations, but an agreement for extension of water and sewer from the city was not reached, so the store has its own utilities. Construction crews worked all through lhe spring, summer and fall to get the facil­ ity ready and employees and staff have worked inside lhe building for the last five months. ‘Confusion’ marks start of district library talks by David T. Young Editor A special committee exploring the cre­ ation of a district library met for the first time Monday evening and lhe one word that perhaps best describes the situation is "confusion." lhe special panel of six members, two each from Hastings and Rutland Charter Townships and die City of Hastings, talked about prospects, ideas and fears with Cyn­ thia Faulhaber, a Lansing attorney who specializes in creating district libraries all over the stale. The meeting was the latest step in a pro­ cess started by lhe information that the cur­ rent Hastings Public Library is no longer physically adequate to handle a growing clientele, particularly children. Library offi­ cials for the past couple of years have been warning that the current facility is too □crowded and just can’t meet modem dcbnands of a library. 5 Therefore. Librarian Barbara Schondel- ttnaycr and past and present Library Board ^Presidents Steve Loftus and Brenda TeeBhave been sounding the call for a brary that could serve the city and its firing townships. I Their hope is for funding from a district­ wide library millage and for a district li­ brary board to oversee lhe entire operation. The public library now is funded mostly by the city, with a three-tenths of a mill voted levy from Rutland Township. Meanwhile. Hastings Township makes no contribution and has contracted instead with the Freeport Library. Perhaps lhe biggest fear township repre­ sentatives have in taking (lie steps neces­ sary for a district library is that all millage !votes could be slacked in favor of what city residents want, lhey fear that because of ■sheer numbers of voters, lhe city cou'.d control die millage rale, regardless of what the townships want, perhaps sometimes overriding their opinions. Hastings Township Clerk Bonnie Crultenden, one of the six panelists, said it is her understanding tlut once a district library is formed, (he Library Board can act inde­ pendently of the city and townships in seeking millage elections. State law prohibits township board members or city council members from serving on lhe library board, so she fears townships could lose control to an ap­ pointed group. Crutiendcn's fears liave been enchocd by lhe oilier representatives from lhe town­ ships. Blanche Munjoy and Marlin Walters of Rutland Township and Richard Thomas of Hastings Township. The city's represen­ tatives are Loftis and Tecgardin. Another problem Cruttcndcn secs is prospects that lhe city would lower its 16.2 mill tax levy by how much millage goes to the library. The townships, she said, cannot do llie same. Ihc voted millage would liave to be extra. Cruttcndcn and some township represen­ tatives say they favor instead having three separate millage elections in August of the year 2fXX) and then contracting with die li­ brary for die services. But luiflus said al die meeting lliat if one of the three units, cither one of the two townships or lhe city, rejects the millage -and opts out of the district, it will not sur­ vive. good idea of how much money would be needed is essential before going to the vot­ ers. He noted that an anonymous donor has pledged 5500,000 and wants the communi­ ties to match dial figure for building a new, more spacious library. "It's r«ot an easy subject," Schondelmayer added. "Some places (wten creating a dis-. •triCt library) take as many ami years. It can't be done quickly. They’ve got to work out a lot of details. It's a bit, knotty prob­ lem." Tlic librarian said that because the sub­ ject is complicated, confusion is not sur­ prising. "I'm hoping that as they (the panel members) gel more comfortable with each other, some of the confusion will be sorted out," she said. llie next meeting has been scheduled for "I feel you have to have three of us to make it work." lie said Monday night. "Tlic city and one township is not enough." Schondelmayer said there is much confu­ sion over lhe millage elections. She said there is an alternative in which both town­ ships and the city can ask voters from mil­ lage approval separately, but the rale must be llie same in all three jurisdictions. If if one. two or all (if lhe municipalities reject lhe millage request, each may withdraw from the district. "We can do il district u ide, or we can do it individually," she said. It was pointed out that one mill from ail three units would yield a total of about S238.OOO a year, which is slightly less than what lhe library operates in now. so more than a mill would be needed. Jay Peters, who has acted as a consultant for the district libnuy campaign, said a SHELTER, continued from page 1 One of the clarifications needed is a statement that the project will follow tlic county's bidding process, Bailey said. Even though the 2000 Committee has lined up some volunteer labor, those volunteers can still donate their time by bidding SI for the project and the county can have a legal contract with lhe person or firm. Bailey said. "If we allow a project out of the (bidding) system, just to help lhe project... why have a bid process al all if we're going to break it on this issue?" Bailcv said. The issue reminds him of the time when he was a relatively new commissioner and offered to gel some volunteer labor to tear off the flat roof on the animal shelter and build a pitched roof over llie structure to solve a leaking problem and save some money for tlic county. "1 was told al dial time by some of the individuals who are on this (shelter committee), you can't do that. It has to go for bid. I understood that when it happened al the lime. I think now (with the proposed new shelter) to bend around live rules, it's unethical. I don't think it’s right. I won't be a part of that. Hopefully we find 8 way to do the other (have bidding and volunteer labor)," Bailey stud. Another clarification is a definition of llie 2000 Committee's role. "I hope lliat we all just gel on that sheet of music, resolve these couple of small issues., and do it," he said. He doesn’t foresee any problems with die majority of his fellow commissioners approving the extra S 105.000 for llie project. In related business, this week, , Commissioner Robert Wenger made a motion to rescind the board’s unanimous action of two weeks ago lliat imposed die deadline on the 2000 Committee, lliat move failed by a 5-3 vote with commissioners Emmet Herrington. Wenger and John Barnett voting in favor of rescinding Ihc earlier action Wenger said he fell the motion was "very out of order. "I think there was a lot of misunderstanding on what we really * voted on that day,” Wenger said. "My intent is not to entirely kill the thoughts of this motion," lie said before the vote, but he voiced objection to lhe fact that lhe shelter lime frame motion did not go dirough committee first and commissioners "did not have time to digest this motion" and did not have a copy of it before the vote. Wenger indicated that some commissioners did not know what lhey were voting for. MacKenzie, who introduced lhe shelter deadline motion, told Wenger dial "If you don't understand a motion that's on the floor, you ought to keep asking questions until you understand it. If you still don't understand il, you ought to vote no. "I don't feel any sense of responsibility dial you voted for something you say you do not now understand... We should leave that motion in place. We should work with the sheriff I think Central Services was left with the impression that dicy liave a working agreement with the sheriff," MacKenzie said. "...I think we're closer dian we may realize to having a consensus here. I don't see any reason to back away and pull away and start all over again. If we do that...we're back to square one with complete chaos." MacKenzie earlier this month said lie proposed the lime limit for the committee because "...any delay in the construction of lliat facility is detrimental to our role of providing animal control. It's the board's responsibility and lhe county’s responsibility under statute to provide diis animal control. So I think we need to tell people when this issue is going to be resolved. *• (’ommiss. »ncr Rod Goebel pointed out that Wenger didn't have his motion to rescind 11k* action in written form. According to Roberts Rules of Order "you don't have to prepare a motion to call for action to be rescinded, you just have to be on the winning side." Wenger responded Bailey said it is llie board's normal procedure to go through committee before presenting a motion, but that "any commissioner at any lime can bring any issue to Illis board by way of motion " The six members of the special committee exploring a new library are (from left) Steve Loftus. Brenda Teegaroin. Marlin Walters. Blanche Munjoy. Bonnie Cruttenden and Richard Thomas. 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, al die Hast­ ings Township Hall. Cruttcndcn agreed dial all participants arc more than willing to continue the meet­ ings. "We have agreed to continue talking; we're still exploring," she said. Three local men nabbed after break-in attempt Two Hastings men and a Nashville man. all 19. have been charged with second de­ gree liome invasion and conspiracy after a witness reported that at least two people were seen breaking into a Kalamo Town­ ship home Monday at about 1:30 p.m. John Coe and Robert Heath of Hastings and Joseph Thurlby of Nashville were ar­ raigned on the felony charges in Eaton County’s 56di District Court Tuesday. Deputies from the Eaton County Sherif­ fs Department reported that the witness stayed at the scene until responding units arrived and establislied a perimeter to secure die area. One of die three men was arrested al die scene when he relumed and tried to pass himself off as a witness, police said. The other two were arrested when they tried to leave the area after requesting help from a local resident. "Apparently, they had fled to a home in the area and asked for a ride from the resi­ dent since their car was being held by deputies at the scene." said Lt. R. Mark O'Donnell. Last May, Coe was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 113 days served for probation violation and was to be unsuc­ cessfully discharged from probation after completing his jail sentence. Coe originally was convicted March 5, 1997. of larceny in a building for breaking into the St. Rose School al 707 S. Jeffer­ son St. in Hastings and taking cash raised during a fund-raiser. He was sentenced on that conviction to 90 days in jail and two years probation. He has since violated probation three times, court records show. Coe is being held in die Eaton County Jail <Mi $5,000 bond awaiting a Jan. 28 pre­ liminary examination. Thurlby is being held on $10,000 bond awaiting an examination on the same date. He is also charged with possession of mari­ juana. A $5,000 bond was set and apparently posted for Heath, who is also scheduled for a preliminary examination Jan. 28. Dense fog contributes to two accidents at same location Four people suffered minor wounds and one escaped injury Friday afternoon when near zero visibility due to heavy fog contributed to two accidents involving five cars at lhe intersection of M-37 and Pifer Road in Johnstown Township According to the Hastings Post of lhe Michigan Stale Police, a Delton woman was issued a citation for disregarding a slop sign causing the first accident al about 4 p.m. Police said the woman. Frances Ellis. 66. said she was eastbound on Pifer Road and did not see lhe sign as she started to make a left turn on M-37. where her car was struck by a southbound. M-37 car. driven by Earl Spraggins of Battle Creek. The second accident occurred five minutes later as a northbound M-37 vehicle, driven by Brian Borgman. 28. of Battle Creek stopped to avoid the accident He was struck in the rear by another car. which was also struck in the rear �• Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 28. 1999 LETTERS from our readers FINANCIAL FOCUS funusM by.. Make the trip to school a safe one Marie D. Christensen To the editor: of Edward Jon,, and Co. Retirement security starts with the retiree George Burns, the cigar-smoking come­ dian who entertained audiences well into his 90s. had a lot to say about retirement. He once deadpanned. "Retirement at 65 is ridiculous. When I was 65, I still had pim­ ples” Whatever age you decide to retire, you can make sure it’s an event to look forward to by making sure you arc "retirement ready.” Unfortunately, large numbers of Ameri­ cans arc not sufficiently saving for their re­ tirement. and they fear the repercussions. A poll by Sun America, a financial-services company specializing in retirement savings, found that 40 percent of the women sur­ veyed worry they will be living in poverty when they retire. About half of people polled believe they might not be able to re­ tire at all. Close to 80 percent of those sur­ veyed between age 25 and 55 arc concerned that they won’t have enough to live on when they retire. Today’s workers realize the shortcomings associated with Social Security. They know Social Security alone won’t provide a com­ fortable retirement - it pays only about 27 percent of an individual’s retirement needs. It’s clear we cannot depend upon lhe gov­ ernment to take care of us in our old age. Instead, we must rely on the qualities Americans have historically shown, the traits that have made the United States the wealthiest nation in the world: self-reliance and entrepreneurship. And we must apply those qualities to saving for our own fu­ tures. There are numerous ways to accumulate retirement wealth. Some strategies have immediate tax benefits; some have future tax benefits. The traditional IRA is alive and well. The new Roth IRA provides an­ other way to build a retirement fund. In ad­ dition, thousands of workers contribute reg­ ularly to a 401 (k) plan. Other investing choices, such as individ­ ual stocks or mutual funds, lack the tax ben­ efits of the IRA and 401 (k). but the amount you may invest is unlimited. Many in­ vestors start by making modest investment purchases regularly, and then increase those amounts through the years. Most money managers suggest that you put aside 5 per­ cent to 10 percent of your monthly income for long-term goals. The investment vehicles you choose should depend upon your age and your goals. How many years do you have to save? The younger you arc, the more ag­ gressively you can invest. What kind of lifestyle do you want to maintain during re­ tirement, and how long will you be retired? The amount you put away should be based on what you anticipate your expenses will Letters. Larry Flynt joins Democrats Dear editor: The Democratic Party now has in it* camp the noted pornographer Larry Flynt. it makes you proud to be a Democrat, doesn’t it? Michael Mills, Hastings be throughout those golden years. The facts show that long-term savers/investors will have the money to enjoy a se­ cure retirement. Some may be able to retire early, but most will leave the daily work world in their 60s and sail off into a com­ fortable retirement, thanks to smart invest­ ing started early. Or, you may decide to work until you’re 100 years old, like George Burns. If you’ve saved and invested wisely over the years, your choice will be just that - a choice, not a necessity. And that’s what retirement freedom is all about. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. 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Aw 9324.58 ■30.64 877,000.000 +90,000.000 Volume Amentech lliere has been much discussion recently about the dangers of children walking to school and the hazards with snow on the sidewalks. 1 would like to take up another issue along those fines My children attend Cen­ tral Elementary School. and the traffic in tliat area before and after school is heavy and dangerous. Many parents bring their children to schod and pick them up. Many do not obey the current traffic rules and regulations in that area They park in "no parking" areas, double park in crosswalks, drive too fast and don't pay at­ tention. 1 realize dial parents transport their chil­ dren to school out of concern for their safety, but they are actually jeopardizing To the editor: I have been wanting to say something for quite a spell now, but I don’t know just how to express my feelings. First, maybe 1 should say that 1 guess I consider myself to be a Democrat. 1 have never voted straight ticket, however, except for when it was necessary, like the primary. There arc too many good leaders on both Plainwell man likes Hastings To the editor: I currently live in Plainwell, but com­ mute to Hastings for work and shopping. Over the years, 1 have noticed many wonderful changes all over the Hastings area. I'm now planning to move to your beautiful town. On an unrelated topic. I'd like to share with you something I've recently discov­ ered. It’s called "Creativity." Creativity is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the laws of nature as revealed through sci­ ence, history, logic and common sense to die world. For those who’d like to learn more, send a self-addressed stamped envelope lo Cre­ ativity. P.O. Box 2002. East Peoria, Ill. 61611. James Axle. Plainwell Write Us A Letter. 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I am working with the Central School PTC), the principal and other concerned community members to find wa>« make a safer environment for those who walk to and from school. In the meantime. I would like to remind those who transport children to school to be aware of their actions. Arc you obeying the traffic laws? Are you leaching your children dial laws are for others? Please do not put my children at risk in your efforts to get to work, home or school on time. Children see you parking in crosswalks, giving little thought to the safety of oth­ ers. What are they learning from your ac­ tions? "I Wte the idea, as iong m the khfat are safe, bat they also should make up school if they go beyond todays." enough have hx would get wita Kttwi.ixwor would he mute• sides of the fence to choose just one side. Besides, it is my privilege as an American citizen to vote for the man or woman I believe is best for the office. It was reportedly recently on the morning news that Ken Starr had Monica Lewinsky brought in for more questioning and he put her up in a $5,000 a night hotel. Don’t they realize that a lot of people don’t even get that much a year? Maybe some poor ill child could use that money for better health treatments. I don’t in all sincerity mean to ramble on, because I didn't graduate from high school, but I know a little about some things. The president did wrong, put that in cap­ ital letters. But impeachment. I'm not so sure. Monica^ fame will diminish in histo­ ry. Ken Starr? How docs he get so much power? Maybe I’m a little leary about our obtaining a dictator here in our country. Could some one make it clear in simple language? Angie Campbell Hastings Justice scales not weighed fairly To the editor: When the scales of justice arc weighed, who would you favor, a flat-out killer or a drunk with a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle? I don’t understand the justice system when a man flat out kills a guy because his fnend is fighting with him at a party. I’ll call this man C.B., whom I’ve been doing time with, and he pulls a pistol and shoots the man and never owned the gun legally. I sec this man and he shows no remorse. He feels he had a right to kill the guy who came to the party starting trouble. C.B. pleads to manslaughter, a 15-year term from second degree murder in 1995 and gets four to 15 years in prison after shooting the guy outside a party with a 32pijjtol in the chest. The guy was fighting C.B.’s fnend and used a club with nails in it. C.B. turned himself in five days after the shooting. He was released on a P.R. bond, though he has three other felonies for sell­ ing 15 pounds of pot, for which he received probation. 1 hear him brag about how he shot one other guy in ihc knee due to some words between them over some girl and he got away with it. Whose life was being threatened here? C.B.’s friend, who was being beaten, or was it C.B.’s? You weigh the scales here. I’m no first time offender now, but what I am is no ki'ler and I pray I never will be. But here I am doing six to 20 years for pro­ bation violation by going to a bar and the “offense” was a five-year B&E of a motor with a fourth felony supplement that turned five years into a 20-year maximum. I know was wrong that I drank and vio­ lated my probation and I’m paying the scales of justice for it. C.B., whom I was doing time with, will go up for parole next year and will be home after a killing. I’m sure he’ll one day do it again. Where is justice? I can’t see the scales being weighed here. Tc-ry Pinks, Carson City Correctional Facility Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington DC. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Lovin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. . U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United Stales House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Rep’jblican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. * Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mrh. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Benner - Thursday January 26 1999 - Page 5 Know Your Schools... AAUW, KCC to co-sponsor ‘Great Decisions’ Thanks, school board •I' B c -'i Il‘ J* «’ ! □I □< ic tj -£ •j.' ri or ds. -II b*. t>r. arc: President, Patncia Lndslcy (I4 years): vice president. Michael Hubert (5 years); Secretary. Donald Myers (4 years); Treasur­ er, Eugene Haas (3 years); and Trustees Kim Alderson (4 years); Larry Haywood (I4 years); and Terry McKinney (3 I/2 years). These people and their counterparts on school boards throughout the country con­ tinually act in the best interests of children, so it certainly is appropriate to use the opportunity that this month provides to let school board members know how much they arc appreciated. if you saw this help wanted ad in your local newspaper, would you apply? • Needed Dedicated volunteers who love children. Willing to spend numerous hours making tough decisions on complex social and educational issues. Actions will impact students, parents, teachers and the entire community. Volunteers receive little or no pay." Some 4.200 Michigan men and women have said "yes" to fill such positions, and today they provide leadership to 560 local and 57 intermediate school districts as elected school board members. January' is National School Board Recog­ nition Month. It is a time to honor school board members as they serve the public interest in education, and as they carry out the truest form of representative govemment in our democracy - volunteer public service. Ultimately, school board members’ decisions affect 1.7 million Michigan children and SI2 billion in educational expen­ di hires. The men and women serving the Hastings Area School System as board of edu­ cation members and their years of service , , ,, , , . , „ '^arU<nymon<rWol^‘ The Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women will cnhrgc the scope of its "Great Decisions" 1999 discussion group by co-sponsonng the cight-wcck scries with the Institute for Learning in Retirement of Kellogg Com­ munity College. ILR is a local offshoot of Elderhostci, centered in KCC in Battle Creek, but also offers a number of courses in Barry County at the Fchscnfcld Center on Chief Noonday Road, just west of Hastings. "Great Decisions" is a program of the Foreign Policy Association. New York, and is offered annually through a I00-pagc briefing book covering eight topics relating to world affairs and U.S foreign policy. A television senes of half-hour programs w ith experts on foreign policy issues is available on PBS television, beginning locally on Jan. 25. The class at KCC-Fchscnfcld expects to have these available for viewing beginning at its first session March IO. A sack lunch brought by participants will begin each ses­ sion. to be followed by an hour or more of discussion of the week’s topic and the dis­ cussion questions provided in the briefing book. Participation is open to members and fnends of AAUW, members of ILR or f8111"1 pedons who wish to become mem­ bers at $10 per year, which may sent to Teresa Durham. ILR coordinator. Kellogg Community College, 450 North Ave Bat­ tle Creek. Participants should have a book tn lime to read the first chapter before March 10 Cost is $12, ordered from Teresa Durham, or locally by sendmg $12 plus $1 shtppmg by Feb 5 to Eileen Oehler. 1710 E. Center Road. Hastings. Ml 49058-9193 Checks may be nude out Io Foreign Policy Associ­ ation or to lhe AAUW. | DOWLING - Carl Raymond Wolff, i,. age 77, of Dowling, passed away Friday, January 22, 1999 at Tcndercarc in , Hastings. .Jf. He was bom October 6, 1921 in zc Nashville, lhe son of Lester and Lena I;. (Lovell) Wolff. He grew up in Maple f;i Grove and attended Moore and Nashville schools and graduated from Hastings High School in 1939. He lived in Lacey and Dowling where he ,t farmed and raised cattle. His employment vt included: Clark Equipment, Oliver Farm - Equipment, and retired from Post Cereal in 1977 after 13 years. Mr. Wolff’s hobbies included deer hunting, coon hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Myra; brother, Frank Wolff; and sister. Margaret Bull. Mr. Wolff is survived by his daughter, Diana Langdon of Dowliag; grandson, Edward Langdon of Dowling; son, Donald Wolff of Battle Creek; granddaughters. Jasmine and Jessica Wolff of Battle Creek; sisters, Leone Jones of Delton, Alberta Kenyon of Middleville, Alice Hokanson of Hasjings, Mildred Hauck of Florida, Eleanor Millet of Battle Creek, and Dorothy Briskin of Kentucky; nieces and nephews. Funeral Serivces were held Monday, January 25, 1999 at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Willard Bennett officiated. Burial took place iq Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson Disease Association. I I HASTINGS - Agnes C. McPharfin, age 84, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 1999 at Thomapple Manor. Arrangements are pending at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. |Frank Andrew Baker Robert Riddle. Associate | WYOMING - Mr. Frank Andrew • Baker, age 73. of Wyoming and formerly r- of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 1999 at his home. Funeral Services were held Monday, January 25, 1999 at the Graceland Chapel in Grand Rapids. Burial at Graceland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home. Welcome to WAL-MART. We sell for less. Always have... Always will. 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She was also employed al the National Bank of Hastings for 20 years, retiring from there in 1980. She had previously worked for the former Montgomery Wards Store in Hastings. She was a long-time Pennock Hospital volunteer and a devoted grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Rai no Toumisto. Mrs. Schlachter is survived by her husband, Roy; son, Phillip (Karen) Schlachter of Hastings, daughte.. Trudy (Jerry) Morrissey of Kalamazoo; two granddaughters. Kristen & Karey; one step­ grandson, Tim; three sisters, Sylvia Toumisto, Viennia Toumisto both of Marquette, and Elsie (Bruce) Pearl of Liviona; two brochers-in-law. Dr. Ernest (Pat) Schlachter of Witchita, Kansas, and Ralph (Maryilyn) Schlachter of Paducah, Kentucky; two sisters-in-law, Anna May (Charlie) McIntire and Velma Jean (Duane) Harder, both of Kansas City, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. Respecting her wishes, private family services will be conducted. Burial will be in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pennock Hospital Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ‘UlewAip fcoyetAvt,.. .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PUEASAYTVIEW FAMILY CHLRCH Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 ajn.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible 2601 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m ; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 400-4:30 p.m. Study Bl Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m CHURCH OF THE CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert horton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 pm; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 CO p.m. 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman, Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour; 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7.00 p.m Services for Adults, Teens and Children. ST. ANDREW'S INDEPENDENT THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 W«l! Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Time­ arc 8:30 a.m.. 9:55 am. and 11:20 NAZARENE ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd <k 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T. Hustwick. vicar at 948-9604. St. AndrewY is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Campbell, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am.; classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.00-p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday, 9:00 am.; Rev Ken Vaught; 11:00 a.m.; Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a.m. for all ages. 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 8:00 p.m; BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.; freewill of­ fering. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of ChrirtY Love, and the fellowship of people who care. am Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.nt, Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley, Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed/Tburs. 9 a m to 12 noon. Sunday Morning 9 30 a m . Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. Wednesday 6: 45 p m Warriors (grades K-5th); Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6-12th). Thursday 7: 00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided). ST. MATTHIAS ANGLCAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ficiant. Sunday afternoon Mass 3:00 p.m. - 1928 Book ofCommon Prayer. For questions call 948­ 9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Kevin Shorkcy. Senior Pastor. John Dunkin III, Youth Pastor, Aaron Welch, Minister of Music. Morning Worship 9:30 and 11:00 am.; Sun­ day School 9 30 and 11 DO a m. for children and adults. Family Hour 2667 Sunday School 10 a m.. Sun­ ST. CY RIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m. Minister Rev. Maria Barcewski; Co-Minister: Rev. Gerrc Parker. Time: 10:15 a m. Healing Service; 1 I 00 a.m. Celebration BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m.. Worship 11 ajn.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman. Pastor. Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Correspon­ HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill, Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 a.m. Sundiy School; 10:45 am. Morning Wonhip; 5:30 p.m. KidY quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day, 6:30 p.m.. Kid Y Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday. 9:00 am.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945­ 9414 Sunday. Jan 31 - 8:U0 A 10:45 am Worship. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). Thursday, Jan. 28 - 7:00 p.m. Adult Catcch; 7:00 p.m. Teen AA/NA. Saturday. Jan. 30 - 9:30 a.m. Catcch. 3; 8:00 p.m. NA Wednesday, Feb 3 - 10:00 a.m. Wordwalchers; 6:00 p.m. 239 E. Norh St. Hastings Sarah Circle potluck HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufiord W Coe, Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Rochelle Krcykek. Di­ Awana at 6:J0 p.m. Bible Study rector of Music, Organist Church phone: (616) 945-9574. Barrier and Prayer 6:30 p.m. Thursday: mation 948-8004 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor day Morning Worship 11 a m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH free building with elevator to all flo *s. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 ajn. SUNDAYS: 9:30 a_m. Sunday School; 10:30 am. Coffee Fellowship; 11:00 a.m Worship Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade WEDNESDAYS 4 30 p m Pio­ neer Clubs THURSDAYS 5DO p.m Youth Handbells. 6:30 p.m Adult Handbells; 7:30 p.m. Chan­ cel Choir. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadwav, Hastings, Michigan 49051 (616)945-5463 G Kent Keller. Sisson. Associate Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 Pastor Deborah E a.m. Fellowship Time before the p.m. Birthday Party at Thonupple Nursery, childrens min­ istry. youth group, adult small Manor; 6:45 pm. PraueTeam Fri.. Jan. 29 - 6:0? p.m Menders Dinner & Pro­ service Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. NoahY Art PreSchool Thun. Jan 28 - I 15 group ministry, leadership training. gram. Fri. Bl Sat. - Synod Youth Con­ ference tn Toledo. Ohio Sun. Jan 31 - WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 ajn.; Church Service 10.30 a.m. 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service. Wednesday 6:00 p.m Youth meet­ ings. Juntor-Senior High. This information on worship services is provided fry The Hastings Banner, the churches & these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings 920 am Childrens Church for pre­ schoolers through 2nd graders - Church Library, 10 00 a m Coffee Hour - In the 10:10 a m Sunday School for all Ages. 11:20 a m Con­ Dining Room: temporary Worship Sen ice. 11 40 a ra Childrens Church for pre-schoolers through 2nd graden • Church Libr—y The 900 Service is broadcast user WBCH - AM 1220 Nursery ts provided during both Services No Youth Fellow­ ship activities this evening Mon . Feb I FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FD I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS - Gladys Dorothy Gibson, age 65. of Hastings, passed away Saturday, January 23. 1999 al Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was bom August 20, 1933 in Syracuse, New York, the daughter of Ben and Eva (Stevens) Hazelmyer. She attended school in Syracuse and graduated from Hastings High School in 1951. She married Henry J. Gibson June 21. 1952. . Mn Gibson worked at Hastings Manufacturing as a co-op student in 1950, a bookkeeper at Chariton-Park in 1980. and a dental assistant for Dr. Glen Hahn in Hastings from 1985 until her health forced her to retire in 1994. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. President of St. Rose Guilds, St. Bemidetts Guild, and she was a Den Mother for Cub Scouts for eight years. She was preceded in death by her brothers, James Hazelmyer, and Bennie Hazelmyer. Mrs. Gibson is survived by her husband. Henry Gibson of Hastings; sons, James Gibson ol Hastings, and Daniel (Lori) Gibson of Alma; daughter, Laurie (Gary) Bustance of Hastings; 12 grandchildren; sisters, Emaline Barney of Syracuse, New York, and Peg (Donald) Doolittle of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, January 26, 1999 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings, Father Charles H. Fischer officiated, and burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be made to St. Rose Building Fund or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. day: High Youth. Jr. High Youth, and David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Ml Dial-An-lnspiration. in Sanctuary. For further informa­ EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHLRCH Member Church of the HvrlJWide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center Street (corner of S. Broadway and W Center). Church Office (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P. McCabe III, Rector. Hastings. Ml 49058 Road. Richland, tion call the church office. Faithful Men. Faithful Women, Bible Study. Women’s Bible Study. Call church office for more infor­ (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m.; Worship 11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. 629-9251 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings, Ml Services: 9:45 a m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith. 5:30 p.m. Youth meet­ ing with “Youth With a Message”, 945-9224. 6:30 p.m. - Bible Slud* for all QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught 8799 Gull 49083 Phone 616-629-9243; 616­ 49058. Father Jerry McGovern. Of­ 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening. Mon­ day: First Monday of the Month Mom’s Time Out. Wednesday: Sr. day. Jan. 17-4 p m. CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS dence Course GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus, 945-9224. Sunday Sunday Worship Services - 8 a.m. and 10 am. Christian Education 10 a.m.; Nursery Available at 10a m Youth Theater Play and Pot! ^-RESCHEDULED for Sun­ COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs. Phone 616­ 721-8077 Sunday morning wor­ ship 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Satur­ day night service with live band 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office Gladys Dorothy Gibson - 7:00 p.m Evangelism Sub-committee • Church Lounge Tues.. Feb 2 - 6:15 am Men s BMe Study at the YMCA Office. 9 00 a m Lydia Circle - Lounge. 7 00 p.m Church Officer training at the Manse. 7:15 pm Eileen Circle • Lounge. Wed.. Feb 3 - 9:30 a.m Martha Man Circle at Nan Button's; I 30 p m Circle ’3 at Agnes Smnh’s. I 30 p m Circle *4 - Church Lounge. 6 00 p m Church Night supper. 7:00 p m. Children's Tune. 7 00 p m “Revis­ iting Ourselves within the Body of Christ". 7 00 p m Chancel Choir. 7 30 p m Hannah Circle at Jeanne Fiona’s, 7:30 p.m. Ruth Circle at Joan Verniers Virginia May Harrison Root MIDDLEVILLE - Virginia Mae (Hoover) Harrison Root, age 91. of Middleville. Michigan, entered into the presence of her Lord, on Monday, January 25, 1999. al Thom apple Manor. Hastings. She was bom on March 28, 1907, in Arapaho. Oklahoma Territory on her family homestead. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Reed and Clara (Lutz) Hoover, her, two brothers, William James and Robert Jasper Hoover, and her special son-in-law, Robert D. Johnson. Our Mom and Grandma will be lovingly remembered and missed by her children, Clara Jane and Tommy Tucker of Huntsville, Alabama. Ellen and Bob Harrison of Livermore, California. Emily and rim Harrison of Middleville, Virginia "Irene" Johnson of Middleville. Judy and Dr. Bill Harrison of Alto, Christine and Rex Schad of Middleville, Judy and Pat Harrison of Middleville, Pauline and Bob Brower of Hartland, Wisconsin. Josephine and Ken Klumpp of Otsego; 22 grandchildren. Sandra and Eddie Tucker. Connie and Wayne Long, Susan and Steve Middleton. Lori and Michael Harrison, Mary and Bob Portera, Dilys and Pal Harrison. Julie and Trent Wickwire, Sharon Satterfield. Barbara Johnson, Joni and David Johnson, Trish and Brad Harrison. Jill Harrison, Renee and Bryan Harrison, Fred Sch»d. Cindy Schad, Mark Schad, Nicki Harrison, Corey Harrison, Polly and Tim Thurow. Jody and Dereck Brower. Kim and Chris Palmer, Amy and Dylan Steele; 25 great grandchildren, Thomas Tucker. Matthew and Jessica MacEaehron, Charles and Christine Portera, Cameron and Taylor Harrison. Harrison Wickwire, Bob and Chris Satterfield, Brandon and Alec Belson, Jena Trenton. Daniel and Tessa Johnson, Bren and Kara Harrison. Kaitlin and Jacob Harrison. Justin and Dakota Thurow, Benjamin Palmer, Cassidy Mae Steele. Maxwell Brower, five nieces; and special friends. In addition to raising her family. Virginia was a teacher for 25 years. She was a member of the Parmelee United Methodist Church. Prairie Literary Club, Irving Grange and Bowens Mill Garden Club. Her family and friends were an important part of her life, plus she enjoyed playing cards, gardening, traveling and visiting. Services will be held Thursday. January 28. 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lee Zachman officiating. Interment Coman Cemetery. Yankee Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to Parmelee United Methodist Chureh. Crystal Manor Activity Fund or Thornapple Manor Memory Lane. Her family would like to extend a special "thank you" to the caring staff at Crystal Manor and Thomapple Manor for their loving care. Grace E. Allerding DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - Grace E. Allerding, age 82, of Dunedin, Honda, passed away Sunday, December 27, 1998 at home. She was bom in Woodland, the daughter of Lawrence and Ellen Royer. She came here in 1968 from Hastings where she lived for many years and also attended school. She worked in sales. She was a Baptist and a member of Super 60s, Prime Timers and Palm Lake Village Association. She is survived by her three sons, James L. Neil of Colorado, Herman M. Neil of Wisconsin, and H. Kenneth Cole of Michigan; daughter, Marie Miller of Pinellas Park; four sisters, Agnes Nicoli of Michigan, Ruby Barnes and Doris Teeter both of Arizona, and Wilma Foster of Honda; II grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and a great great grandchild. National Cremation Society, Largo. E. Jean Jackson NORTH FT. MYERS, FLORIDA - Mrs. E. Jean Jackson, age 62, of North Ft. Myers, Honda and formerly of Hastings, passed away Friday, January 22, 1999 at her home. Mrs. Jackson was bom on June 17, 1936 in Kentucky, the daughter of Hoyd & Georgia (Pogue) Jones. She was raised in Kentucky and Belding, Michigan areas and attended schools there. She was married to Harold L. Jackson on March 16, 1956. They moved to the Hastings area about 1970 and to North Ft. Myers, Honda in 1996. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband, Harold; two daughters, Teresa (Mark) DeVault of Laurel, Maryland, and Rhonda Peer of Seminole, Florida; two sons, David (Lori) Jackson of Hastings, and Timothy (Lori) Jackson of Seminole, Horida; one step-daughter, Vicki Brewer of Pontiac, Michigan; 16 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Helen (Bob) Jorgenson of Greenville, and Carol (Harold) Miller of Cairo, Illinois; three brothers, Don Jones of Dalion, Ohio, Phil Jones of Greenville, and Junior (Karen) Jones of Grand Rapids; sisters-in-law, Marjory McDowell & Virginia MacArthur, brothers-in-law, Wayne & Rick Jackson; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Jackson will be Thursday, January 28, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lee County Horida Hospice or your local Hospice program. James Allen Bandfield j HASTINGS - James Allen BandfkH age 44, of Hastings, passed away SundJB January 24. 1999 at his residence afteiH long illness. S He was bom March 13, 1954 ia Lansing, the son of Gerald and Ethel(VanGoethem) Bandfieid. He attended Maple Valley School, he worked foe Lansing Drop Fordge. Whites irf Middleville, and was a geological surveyor. He spent the last 18 years with his wifi Oleta V. Smith. Mr. Bandfieid is survived by his wifl Oleta V. Bandfieid of Hastings; son, Jasf| Bandfieid of Texas; daughter. Sal* Williams of Hastings; grandsons. Raven Williams, Jade Williams, and Jane Williams; parents, Gerald and Ethel Bandfieid of Nashville; brother. Jeff Bandfieid of Lansing; two step­ grandchildren, Matthew Williams and Josh Williams; two nephews, Jeffrey Bandfield and Jacob Bandfield. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, January 27, 1999 al the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial was in ww Cannel Cemetery. Mary Helen Norris DECATUR, INDIANA - Maty Helen Norris, age 76. of Decatur. Indiana, passed away Monday, January 25. 1999 at Adams County Memorial Hospital. Decatur, Indiana. Mrs. Norris was bom March 25. 1922. the daughter of Elvis & Frances (Davis) Freeland. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. She was a retired bookkeeper for Allen County Welfare Department. Mrs Norris was preceded in death by three sons, Robert. Donald and Ronald, one sister, Marie Freeland. She is survived by her three sons, Charles E. Norris ol Wayland. Tom A. Norris of Stephenville, Texas, and Gary E. Norris of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two daughters, Patty A. Norris of Decatur, Indiana, and Mrs. Dan (Peggy S) Garwood of Decatur. Indiana; two sisters. Nelli lines of Columbus, Ohio, and Mis. Greg (Rebecca) Morales of Decatur. Indiana; four brothers, Elvis Freeland df Twinsburg, Ohio, Robert Freeland tif Pendleton. Indiana, Paul Freeland 8f Decatur, Indiana, and John Freeland tif Cherry Fork, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; ninp greatgrandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Tliursdanf, January 28. 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at i(k Haggard & Sefton Funeral Home. Decatut Indiana with the Reverend Cart Clara officiating. Burial will be in Ray Cemetery^ Monroe, Indiana. Memorials majj be made to the Fi Church of the Nazarene. Donald Albert Fedewa Delbert M. Billings HASTINGS - Donald Albert Fedewa, age 80. of Hastings, passed away Friday, January 22. 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Fedewa was bom September 8, 1918 in Portland, Michigan, 'he son of Louis and Eleanor (Huhn) Fedewa. He attended St. Patricks School in Portland and moved to Hastings in 1931. Mr. Fedewa married Maxine N. Powers September 9. 1940. He worked for Haywood Dairy. Highland Dairy. Felpausch Food Center, and retired from Jewel Home Shopping Service in 1976 after 23 years. His memberships included: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the Hastings Elks Lodge. Mr. Fedewa was an avid golfer and baseball fan. he enjoyed time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter. Sally Barnhart December of 1998 and a grandson, Andrew Krill in March of 1981; three brothers, Henry. Herb, and Elmer, and his parents. Mr. Fedewa is survived by his wife, Maxine N. Fedewa of Hastings; daughters. Betty (Henry) Kaiser of Vicksburg. Peggy (Joe) Oreskovich of Paw Paw, Linda (Larry) Palmer of Middleville, and Maxine Krill of Otsego; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Helen Snell of Portland. Aileen (Al) Bednarz of Kalamazoo; brothers, Robert (Bemadine) Fedewa of Lansing, Richard (Marilyn) Fedewa of Lansing; sister-in-law. Geraldine Fedewa of Portland, Lorena Fedewa of Nashville, and Frances Fedewa of Portland; nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held Monday. January 25, 1999 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials can be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. NASHVILLE - Delbert M. Billinj age 44. of Nashville and formerly Hastings, passed away Saturday. Janua 23, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Billings was bom October 4, 19 in Allegan, lhe son of Johtr & Ma (Hathaway) Billings. He was raised in Allegan and Hastin areas and attended schools there. 1 received his G.E.D. from Hastings Hi; School. Mr. Billings married Katherine Koster on November 5.1994. He was employed at Bradford-White Corporation in Middleville for 26 yean until ill health forced his retirement. Hr was a member of the Delton Moose Lodge, former member of the Eagles Lodge. He was an avid motorcyclist, automobile demolition derby participant, having won numerous trophies. He was preceded in death by his brothc?, Donald Billings; step-father. William Vandcrhoff; grandparents, Eugene A Ella Sherwood, Donald & Luella Billings and a sister-in-law. Bonnie Vanderhoff. Mr. Billings is survived by his wife, Kathy; three daughters. Dawn Billings of Detroit. Deanna (Tom) Harrington of Lakd Odessa, and Tina Billings of Lake Odessa; two step-daughters, Jenelle LaBine of Lansing, and Leah LaBine of Nashville! eight grandchildren; mother. Mary Billinfl of Hastings; maternal grandfather. George (MaryAnn) Hathaway of Scattit. Washington: two brothers, John (Jenny) Billings, and Randy (Cheryl) Billings both of Hastings; two sisters. Corey (Johrt) Kingsbury of Holland, and Karla Richard! of Hastings; two step-brothers. SklS Vanderhoff of Hastings, and Richard Vanderhoff of Nashville; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services for Mr. Billings were held Wednesday. January 27.1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Chaplain Carta Smith officiated. Memorials may be made to the Barry County Animal Shelter or Barry Community Hospice. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 28. 1999 - Page 7 Five generations celebrate at Christmas Celebrating were (left to right) Blanche Lewis. 86, of Hastings, Barb Anders, 62, of Delton, Deb Weltzer, 46, of Delton, Sara Nevins, 23, of Kalamazoo and Deon Ben­ ton, three months of Kalamazoo. no ” it Key-Walker to wed in fall ^Mr. and Mrs. Benny Dale Key of Delton pleased to announce the engagement oT Their daughter. Holly Erin, to Marvin Daniel Walker, the son of Phyllis Walker of •Who and the late Daniel Walker. Holly and Marvin arc both 1995 gradu­ ates of Thornapplc Kellogg High School. A fall of 1999 wedding date has been set. Erbs celebrate 25th anniversary Steve and Marjorie Erb of Delton will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Jan. 26. The Erbs were married at Cedar Creek Bible Church on Jan. 26, 1974. Their children arc Jamie and Kristi Han­ shaw. Kyle. Jeff and Jason Erb. They have one granddaughter, Katie. The couple celebrated their special an­ niversary last week on a cruise to the Ba­ hamas with their children. Anna Sylvester turns 95 on Feb. 1 Five generations of Anders family celebrate Christmastime was occasion for five gen­ erations to get together for the Anders fam­ ily of Delton. (Left to right) Karl Anders. 64. Sarah Anders, 86. Deb Weltzer. 46, Sara Nevins, 23, and Deon Benton, three months. Guess whois turning 95? Anna (Nee) Sylvester! Anna was bom in Ireland on Feb. I, 1904. A special Mass of Intention will be given at St. Rose, Saturday, Jan. 30. at 4:30 p.m. Anna would love to receive cards and letters from family and friends. Send them to: 515 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058. lake Odessa N€UUS _____________________L____ !_________________________________________ ow ^“Czinder-Allerding 4o be wed May 22 ^Mr. -nd Mrs John Czindcr of Hasunys ’j^n(T*Mj. arid Mrs. Kevin Allerding of Hastlipp arc pleased to announce thc«engage­ ment of their children. Sarah Czinder to Je-|Tcniy Allerding. Sarah graduated from Hastings High School in 1994 and is attending Grand Val­ ley State University. Jeremy graduated from ’Hastings High School in 1995 and is em­ ployed at The Shade and Linoleum Shop in Jjrand Rapids. 1 A May 22, 1999 wedding at Charlton * <1 Cole-Lanting to wed March 27 ‘ Terry and Deb Cole of Delton, Robert and Celine Lanting of Mattawan, and Bruce and Susan Woemer of Portage wish to an­ nounce the engagement of their children. Sarah J. Cole and Scott A. Lanting. The future bride is a graduate of DeltonKellogg High School and is employed at Main Street Grille in Kalamazoo. The prospective groom is a graduate of Paw Paw High School and is a carpenter at American Village Builders. Following a March 27 wedding, the couple will reside in Kalamazoo. Violet Jordan to mark 85 years r Violet Jordan will be celebrating her 85th tyrthday on Feb. 2. 1999. She would enjoy Recit ing cards and letters from her family and friends. He; address is: Cumberland Retirement Village. Room tf320, 11535 £ast Fulton. Lowell. Ml 49331. » Robinson-Florian 4 wedding planned Edith McClelland to mark 80th birthday Edith McClelland will be 80 years young cn Tuesday. Feb. 9. 1999. Her six daughters, their spouses and families join in wishing her a wonderful day! We invite you to send your birthday wishes to her at: 220 Middle Lake Road. Hastings. MI 49058. 1cSusan Lynn Robinson and Christopher fdanicl Flonan arc planning a June 26 wed(fcngIo Miss Robinson, daughter of Wesley and (scorgia Robinson of Dowling. Mich., is a graduate of Hastings High School and FcrBp> State University. She is employed by J£d Graphics. Hastings. (yHcr fiance, son of Sally Burgess of St. Joseph and James Flonan of Stevcns-villc. fit a graduate of Bridgman High School and &rand Valley State University. He is office manager at Quality Mold and Enginccnng (ffc.. Baroda. BOY. Kody Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 27. 1998 at 2:21 a.m. to Shawn and Kris Farr of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. JKeep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH” 'D with their hometown. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Give Us a Call at...945-9554 Friends of the Library will mjeet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library. } The Lake Odessa Dcpot/Muscum will be open Saturday. Jani 30, from 10 A.m. until 2 p.tn. Itichira Vraven will (he fiost’tKis month. ’ Central United Methodist (Jhurch served Christian Education Sunday, on Jah. 24th More than 60 attended the event. In a rever­ sal of the intentiop, once people had their place settings arrdngcH, they ’proceeded to the sanctuary where Education Chair­ woman Sharon Rohrbachcr introduced the classes and each demonstrated some of their accomplishments with Bible skits or memory .work. Two children’s choirs sang. By then the food baking in the ovens was ready, so everyone present enjbyed a hearty meal. Men present then arranged tables and chairs in preparation for Mondays Red Cross Bloodmobilc. The Women’s Fellowship of the Congre­ gational Church met Jan. 20. Following the brief business session, Lola Haller reviewed sections of four books of the Mitford series, which arc available for loan at the local library. Hostesses for the afternoon wore RoseMarie Johnson and Irene Haskins. Members of the Garlock, Barcroft and Morse families attended a hockey game at the Summit in the southwest sector of Lans­ ing to sec Brian Garlock of Big Rapids play with his Big Rapids River Rats against a Lansing Capital team. Temperatures of 54 degrees last week brought rapid melting of the snow pack. This put the Counter Drain area to the test. For the first time since the drain was put in place in summer 1997, sump pits in the area had their first drops of moisture. This was a tremendous improvement over years past. With so many freight trains passing through the village every day. one gets to sec some unusual sights at times while waiting for a hundred or more cars to pass. Last week, a string of shiny tank cars bear­ ing the Canadian Pacific logo were in the mid-section of a long freight train. They appeared to be cither aluminum or stainless steel. Then in Sunday’s business section of the Grand Rapids Press was a story about the ripple effects of the split last year of the Conrad system. Norfolk Southern is taking over some of the routes and CSX is now in control of the rest. Canadian National runs many of the trains in Michigan for CSX. New lines arc designed to speed traffic between Canada and Mexico since the Free Trade agreements went into effect. If Canadian National is buying Illinois Central, according to the Grand Rapids Press story, to form the first U.S. - Canadi­ an line, the Conrail split will produce two competing railroads with tracks joining most major cities in the cast half of the country. The changes will likely produce some effects on what we see passing through Lake Odessa. With the addition of some Conrail lines to the CSX system. Michigan shippers can now connect direct­ ly with cities in the south and the northeast part of lhe nation While railroads can haul more for less over distances beyond 800 miles, yet trucks arc more reliable for short- er hauls. A spokesman for Norfolk South­ ern related that they would need to hire more than 1.000 engineers and conductors. About 11.000 former Conrail employees will go with Norfolk Southern Corp, j -’'Tbc Midwest Auto Parts store has a new: front with more wood and less glass. This will surely save some heat and reduce the risk of breakage. in recent papers, some local names have been printed. The Banner front page story about the appointment of Debbie Smith indicated that she was a Lakewood gradu­ ate. She is the former Debbie Eckman, daughter of Don and Adeline. Debbie spent her early years with her family on Washing­ ton Boulevard, her growing years on a farm just over over the line into Sebcwa Town­ ship. Michael Licari was mentioned in a taste test for carbonated beverages. His taste buds did not register the difference between five popular soft drinks. He is the 11-yearold son of Dr. Jerry and Janet Licari. In a previous week, Bari Habcckcr was pictured with other teens who had made a trip to Kenya several months ago as they greeted a Kenyan pastor who had come to Grand Rapids. Bari had gone with a group from Calvary Church. In Red Cross news. Earl Stratcr was listed as having given the final pint of blood to get him a one gallon pin. From Clarksville, Eloise Courier received her two gallon pin. Friends here were notified Wednesday of the death that morning of Betty Steams, former resident. She and husband Leon moved to a condominium near Dutton sev­ eral years ago to be near their daughter, Susan, and her family. Betty has been in a nursing home in recent months. Here her husband was a bulk petroleum distributor for Standard Oil products for many years. Betty was a very active lady in Women’s Club. American Cancer Society. WSCS. Eastern Star, probably. PTA, bridge clubs. Girl Scouts. She had been a teacher before her marriage. She was 86 at time of death. Daughter Peggy Fccman of St. Johns had predeceased her. She is survived by hus­ band. Leon; daughter Patricia, husband Howard and their son Grc£ of zXrkansas, daughter Susan and husband Amel Schnickc of Caledonia; and five other grandchildren. Services were at the Stroo Funeral Home on 68th Street, Dutton. A review of the monthly listing of churches of the area shows that several in the Lakewood area have new pastors within the past year. Rev. Phil Whipple has gone from Pleasant Valley United Brethren to Caro. New pastor there is Richard Meams who came from Flint. Clarksville Bible Church pastor now is Troy Rininger. Clarksville Wesleyan lists Gary Schnepp. Sebewa Baptist has Andy Frey who replaced Richard Cross who went to Stan­ dale. Jerry Polk is new at Sebewa Church of God, replacing the Rev. George Sten. Grace Brethren on Vedder Road on the Barry County side of the road has Howard Immel. Sunfield United Methodist Church has Bri­ an Sheen, who replaced Harrison Hokwa­ ter. West Berlin Wesleyan’s pastor is now Chad Bird. The Red Cross Bloodmobilc report from Monday is that 67 persons came to con­ tribute, 64 were successfill and three were deferred. There were three first-time donors. Death came Jan. 9 to Donovan Parks Sr. of Live Oak, Fla. His memorial service was held in that city Jan. 13. He is survived by his wife, a daughter at Grand Ledge, son Donovan “Mick” Parks Jr. of Lake Odessa and his wife, LuAnn (Kaufman), grand­ daughters Nicole Jados of Coats Grove Road and Jennifer of Lake Odessa, and great grandson Matthew. Attorney Tim and Lori Tromp arc the happy parents of Luke Timothy, bom last Friday. Brothers Jack and Alex and sister Chelsea eagerly awaited him at home. 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January 28 1999 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR SUBSTITUTED SERVICE Lose boredom ] Dear Ann Landers: I am a 60-ycar-old NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by RODRICK R SWINEHART and DONNA M SWINEHART, hus­ File NO. 99-007-CK WILLIAM ASAKEVICH AND DIANE ASAKEVICH. band and wife, whose ada.*ss is 4750 Cordes Plaintiff, ers Home Administration (now known as Rural Road Delton Michigan 49046 to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farm­ Development). United States Department of Agri­ vs JAMES N. SHAW and UNIVERSAL CONSTRUCTION dAVa B.J culture. with an office being 'seated at 3469 E Grand River Avenue. Howell. Michigan 48843. the Mortgagee, dated July 24. 1990 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on July 25. CONSTRUCTION Defendant. JAMES R- DURANT (P26420) Attorneys for Plaintiffs 5340 Holiday Terrace Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 (816) 372-4215 At a session of said court held m the Qty of Hastings. County of Barry. Slate of Michigan on the 6th day of January, 1999 PRESENT HONORABLE JAMES H FISHER. Circuit Court Judge On the 30th day of December. 1998. an action was filed by William Asakevich and Diane Asake­ vich, Plaintiffs, against James N Shaw and Uni­ versal Construction d/b/a B J Construction. De­ fendants. in this court to recover for damages un­ der a construction contract Upon hearing and consideration of the Motion of Plaintiffs, attesting to the fact that the Defen­ dants are evading service of process that there­ fore sennce upon Defendants of the summo.w and a copy of the complaint in this action cannot be otherwise effectuated, and it appearing to the court that the Defendants can best be appraised to the pendency of this action by the publication of this Order in a newspaper IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants James N Shaw and the Universal Construction dAVa B.J Construction, shall serve their answer on James R Durant, attorney for Plaintiffs, whose address is 5340 Holiday Terrace. Kalamazoo. Michigan 49009. answer or take such other ac­ tion as may be permitted by law on or before the 15th day of February. 1999 Failure to comply 1990 in Liber 502 of Barry County Records on Pages 941 through 945. inclusive, and by reason of such default the Mortgage due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE AND 37/100 (S69.183 37) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now re­ maining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained tn said Mortgage has become operative, Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mort­ gage and tn pursuance of the statute m such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein de­ senbed or so much thereof as may be necessary, at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, al the east entrance to the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse at 220 W State Street tn the City of Hastings and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday. Feb 11. 1999 at 1 DO o'clock, local time, m the afternoon of said day. and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mort­ gage together with 9.25 percent interest, legal costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and in­ surance that said Mortgage does pay on cr prior to the date of said sale; which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit Lands and premises situated in the Township with this Order may result in a judgment by de­ of Hope. County of Barry and State of Michi­ fault against this Defendant for the relief de­ gan manded in the Complaint filed m this court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Commencing at the Northeast corner of Wall- Order by published once each week with three consecutive weeks (or for such further time as the court may require) in Barry County IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publi­ cation of this Order be made within 14 days from the date of entry of this Order and that prior to the date of the last publication of a copy of this Order a copy of this Order be enclosed in a properly sealed envelope, with postage fully prepaid, beanng the return address of Plaintiffs' attorney, and same be deposited in the United States Mail addressed to the Defendants at 8912 Bivins Road. Nashville. M<htgan 49073. dants' last known address Honorable James H. Fisher James R Durant (P26420) Attorney for Plaintiffs the Defen­ dorff Road and Cordes Drive as shown in the Plat of Roy K Cordes Subdivision in Section 28. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Town­ ship. Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 14 in County Records, and running thence along the Northerly line of Cordes Drive as shown in 389 7 feet, thence East 177.00 feet, thence North 72*00' East 389 9 feet, thence East 110.1 feet to the true point o» beginning; thence North 250 feet, thence East 90 5 feet, along said street line; thence West 90.5 fe^i along said street line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be six (6) months (2-4) from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned in which case the redemptton penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. This is an attempt to collect a debt Any information ob­ Synopsis of the Regular tained will be used tor that purpose For further inform atton with regard to this fore­ closure contact the local office of Rural Develop­ Meeting of the ment (formerly Farmers Home Administration). JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD Attention: Community Development Manager. 3334 Edgewood Road. P.O Box 129. Berrien Springs. Michigan 49103. telephone (616) 471­ January 13,1999 AD Board Members present. Approved agenda, previous board meeting minvtes and Treasurer's report. Apoointed Andrew Strudwick as full time fire­ man with 1 year probation period. Granted 1 year leave of absence from Fire De­ partment to Terry Staines Accepted low bid for Fire Department equip­ ment van Approved motion consenting tc proposed transfer of ownership of cable system Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl 9111 Dated January 11.1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now Rural De­ velopment), United States Department of Agricul­ ture. Mortgagee Robert J Zrtta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee SCHEUERLE & ZITTA 300 Washington Street P.O. Box 212 Grand Haven. Ml 49417 (616)842-1470 Johnstown Township Clerk (1/28) Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to "Sleepless in Little River. S.C.” She said her new husband gets angry over nothing and yells at her for hours on end. She is re­ luctant to leave this man because she doesn’t want to disrupt the life of her 15year-old son again. As someone who suffered the constant belittling of my stepfather from the age of 6 until I was 12, I can assure that woman her son’s life is already being disrupted by the environment she has chosen to remain in. My stepfather couldn’t deal with his own problems, so he found an outlet directing his anger at the people around him. I was his prime target. My mother left that abusive man after 1 broke down in tears and begged her to re­ move me from what I called “a living bell." When she realized that the pain I was expe­ riencing was far worse than her fear of starting over, she finally had the courage to leave him. I am 37 now; and even with years of therapy. I still bristle at the mention of my cx-stcpfather’s name. "Sleepless" would be doing her son a big favor if she got out of that hellish situation, and the sooner the better. - Still Hurting in Massachusetts Dear Mass.: You have written a letter that could make a big difference in the lives of many young people who arc living in a war zone. Thank you on behalf of all of them. P.S. To all women who arc staying with an abusive man “for the sake of the children,” read this a second time. said plat, the foltowing courses: South 89*26' East 317 8 feet, thence So<-h 77*02' East thence South 75*51' East 34 5 feet, thence South 250 feet to the North line of Cordes Drive; thence North 75*51' West 34.5 feet Address 5340 Holiday Terrace Kalamazoo. Ml 49009 Phone (616) 372-4215 t ‘War zone’ (2/4) Nurse crisis Dear Ann Landers: I am writing in re­ sponse to your column from nurses who arc fed up. It is sad, but not surprising, that nurses arc so unhappy and dissatisfied. For decades, nu/sing has been devalued be­ cause of outdated attitudes and prevailing myths. Although nurses care for the most vulnerable arid the sickest members of our society, they must continuously fight for the basic tods to do their job - authority, recognition atirf respect The financial re­ wards areh’t all that great, cither. Most nurses begin their careers passion­ ate about nursing. They arc thrilled with the opportunity to make a significant differ­ ence in people’s lives. Nurses care for pa­ tients when they arc most vulnerable. They deal with major life events - birth and death. They are the backbone of the health­ care system, outnumbering physicians four to one. The nurse is there to calm the fears of a middle-aged man the night before his bypiss surgery; to prevent bedsores in a ter­ minally ill patient; to help a young man with AIDS deal with the rejection of his family; to teach a mother confined to a wheelchair how to care for her children. Yet nurses are expected to accept working con­ ditions that arc often intolerable - long working hours, casual rather than perma­ nent positions and unsafe nursc-to-paticnt ratios. Is it any wonder dissatisfaction and frustration are so widespread? The future looks grim. We are facing a severe shortage of nurses that threatens to undermine the health-care system. We need to change working conditions to retain those nurses who are currently in the sys­ tem and attract the brightest and best. And we had better hurry before it’s too late. L.G.N., Ph.D.. Montreal, Quebec Dear Montreal: Your signature surprised me. I didn’t realize the nursing crisis was as bad in Canada as it is in the United States. I’ve had a ton of letters with a litany of complaints. The profession is clearly in a state of jeopardy. And now, I would like some suggestions on how to fix it. Gem of the Day (Credit Alexandre Dumas): The chain of wedlock is so heavy that it takes two to carry it - sometimes three. man who doesn't have any interest in anything or anyone. I'm bored with everybody I meet. 1 am bored with my job and bored with my life. I grew up m an orphanage and am unable to show love because I never had any as a child. It is impossible for me to keep a relationship going Either I lose interest, or the olher parly docs. I wish there was some way I could feel like 1 did 30 years ago, when I was full of ambition and looking forward to the future. Is there any hope for me. or should i just resign myself to boredom for the rest of my life? Thanks for listening. Ann. - Bored in Brooklyn Dear Brooklyn: You aren’t bored; you arc depressed. But you don’t have to stay that way for the rest of your life. Sec a doctor, and ask for an anti-depressant that will help you. Along w ith the medication, sign up fox some talking sessions with a psychologist: You also need to become involved in ac?> tivitics that will help you feel better about yourself. I’m talking about service to others. Be a volunteer. When you encounter, people-with real problems yours won’t look so serious. Don’t delay. Get going as soon as you read this. And please write again and let me know how you’re doing. Dear Ann Landers: I have two sons. My older son, “Randall," is unmarried. Last year, he had to give up his apartment when his lease ran out, so for several months, he lived with his younger brother. “Eddie," and his wife, “Gussic." I accidentally overheard a conversation and learned that Randall and Gussie were having an affair. I immediately tcld Eddie what was going on. He promptly confronted his wife and brother. They con­ fessed everything. Now, all three of them are angry with me. Eddie has finally started to speak to me again after months of silence, but Gussie still won’t talk to me. That doesn’t bother me much because I never liked her. Mean­ while, Randall hasn’t said one word to me since the affair. Was I wrong to tdl Eddie about the af­ fair? I couldn't bear to see my younger son being made a fool of by his wife, and I didn’t think it was right for Randall to be in­ volved with her under any circumstances. It breaks my heart that my children are so up­ set with me. is there any way to fix this? A Sorry Mom in Iowa Dear Sorry Mom: While your moral stance was understandable, you created a great deal of animosity, a«id it will take time to repair the damage. You owe an apology to Randall, Eddie and Gussie (even though ynu don’t like her). I suggest that you drop a note to each of them and ask for forgive­ ness This should serve as a lesson to you. Vow to carry no more tales. Sometimes, they kill the messenger. Forget to save some ofyour favorite Ana Landers columns? "Nuggets and Doozies"'• is the answer. Send a self-addressed, long'.1' business-size envelope and check or money' order for $5.25 (this includes postage and1 handling) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landen."P.O Box J1562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562' (In Canada, send $6.25.) To find out mon^ about Ann Landers and read her past” columns, visit the Creators Syndicate page at www.creators com. ,tJ Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc.-1' pm Young Citizen misidentified * Star Elementary's Young Citizen ot the Month for January is Brandon Wymer, shown here with teacher Cindy Wilcox. He was identified incorrectly in last week's edition of the Banner T] 911 EMERGENCY Count on Us I 2 Home Address Signs 2 Required by new Barry County 4j Ordinance • • • • *19.95 ea. - 2 or more *17.95 ea. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Mailed same day (*3.00 postage) Installation available Action Signs Agg* Visit us on the Internet: www.consumersenergy.com 3612-6 ; j • : ; Dear Ann Landers: I just read your col­ umn about the man whose wife was dyings He was upset when friends would say, “Get. well soon," because he knew she was termi-, nally ill and “getting well” was not a possi­ bility. These people were well-meaning, but I would like to offer a suggestion. Why not say. “My prayers arc with you.” “I hope yoq have a better day tomorrow." or “I know thisl. must be a difficult time. I just want you to' know how much 1 care." There is no need tq, say anything more. - Joanna M. ip“. Williamsport, Pa. Dear Joanna: At times such as the one de-, scribed, people often don’t know what to say, so they say nothing, which makes theip seem insensitive or indifferent. You have, given them some perfect alternatives" , Thank you. Thank You for Your Patience Consumers Energy 1 i " Wl We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during the unplanned interruption of natural gas service January 11, 1999. ' j .til Right words Truth hurts * ; ? i : : lacros'. from E.U'. Bliss) 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 948-8618 O, Toll r™. 888-577-7446 8 I , �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 28 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... I • I________________________________________________ ___________ ,_____________________ ak r A history of Woodland by A. W. Dillenback (Part VIII) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht k May II. 1911: Successive Merchants; Eawrcncc Hilbert, the First Successful One; W Sample of Early Wheat Growing. David Haight, yet well remembered by Many of our people, was a brother to Stephen Haight and a son of Reuben Haight. David remained at his parental fldme until 1854. Being about 18 year old, hte came then to Woodland and worked on the farm of his uncle. Samuel Haight, while Samuel was absent in California. ’* And perhaps we might mention here his first experience in growing wheat. He had prepared a field for wheat, which was new glfound located on the southwest comer of tfi'c Grozingcr farm opposite the flowing 'Veil. When ready to sow this field, he engaged one of his youthful friends and associates to drive the team while he sowed the wheat. He and this associate were inti­ mate and lasting friends. When the field had been sown, the two youths concluded that it was not sown thick enough, and David suggested that his helper should sow it over again crosswise itir neither one of the youthful pioneer farmers had ever had any personal expericrice in sowing grain and didn’t want a fail­ ure on so fine a piece of land. Finally, his fnend sowed it crosswise, while David tfrovc the team. This was over 56 years ago and these two. who were boys then, arc now F&st 70 years of age [ 1911 ]. ' When they chance to meet, they recall arid relate the fact, with a pleasing remem­ brance, that it was one of the finest and largest yields of wheat that ever came forth from Woodland sod. David, during all his sfiy in our township, was a well respected citizen and lived in this village for a few yUars and was marshal and undertaker for a while. He is now living near Minneapolis, Kansas, with his son, Clayton. ■.As some may want to know who this associate of David s was. we will say it is the author of these items. In 1854, Melchoir Baitinger became a resident of Woodland Centre and was engaged in blacksmithing. He carried on this business for many years until failing health would not longer permit. He did many years ago. His wife survived him many years and died only last autumn. They raised four girls and one son and they are respectively as follows: • Mrs. Frank F. Hilbert, whose husband is engaged in the banking business of this vil­ lage. • Mrs. Birdsal S. Holly, whose husband is now and has been for some years, engaged in the mercantile business. • Mrs. R.K. Grant, deceased, whose hus­ band has been a clothier in Hastings and is the son of one of the pioneer merchants of Hastings. • Mrs. A.E. Snuggs of Detroit, whose husband is in the employ of the Michigan Central Railroad Company. The fifth and youngest one of the family is George M. Baitinger who is a man of fine habits and is doing a good business selling furniture and in connection with this is undertaker at St. Joseph. The next attempt in the early mercantile business of Woodland after Jacob Strauss, w® Booth and Chapin of Lowell. Soon after them came Cookingham and Lccderer of |uin si ng. but neither of these firms found an| encouraging inducement to warrant them a very long stay, and so the early com­ mercial history of Woodland Centre partodk of a changeable character. German Methodist Episcopal Church in Woodland Centre. But in 1859, when the field of trade was unoccupied, a Mr. Richardson of Hastings, fancied that Woodland and its surroundings ought to give a resident store a fair support. He engaged Stephen Haight and Ira Stowell to build him a frame store and they built one for him on the comer now occupied by B.S. Holly, only that store faced the south, but some years later this building was removed for a more commodious one and that old one was used for many years by Dr. David B. Kilpatrick as a drug store, but recently was transformed into a horse bam on the Schaibly lot. The store referred to above Richardson filled up with a fair stock of goods, but he failed to make his early commercial antici­ pated industry a success and gave up the prospect at the end ot a year. Solomon Goodyear of Hastings rented the building of Richardson and brought out the two loads of goods, but was discouraged at the prospect of gain in so thinly settled a neighborhood and after considering the matter returned his goods to Hastings with­ out even unloading them. ’Soon after, he sold his lease to Lawrence Hilbert, who in I860 re-opened the store and began the mercantile business on a small scale. As his means were like the most of our pioneers, very limited, he had only about $700 ail told, and after getting his little home and some other necessaries, he had less than $400 to invest in merchandise. But unlike his predecessors in the commercial industry, he had come here to stay and grow up with the country. Yet it was quite difficult for a few years for him to fully determine which stood uppermost, loss or profit. But the persever­ ance, economy and a strict attention to busi­ ness which, as we have said before, is usu­ ally characteristic among the German peo­ ple, he preserved this branch of industry for a number of years and finally became a prosperous thriving merchant. Through these years of industry he was the first one to make general merchandise a success in Woodland Centre. During this time of activ­ ity he helped largely to develop our beauti­ ful little ville. He has been retired for many years and he and his wife arc fairly well and active yet. The second store after Hilbert com­ menced. was Henry Bower, who sold goods in a 10x14 foot shanty for about three months Tticn came Barnum and Eastman RlPO(«cror M*s A P HOLLY. WooolanO , and made a bid for trade, but at the end of a year their building was consumed by fire and that closed their experience in the mer­ cantile trade in this village. J.G. Meyers launched out in this industry for a short time but went back on the farm, content. Then John N. Curtis made a bold attempt at selling goods for a livelihood, but was like many others better adapted to wield the ax or hold the plow and sent back on the farm. Hager and Townsend made a dash to capture the mercantile trade, but soon fad­ ed. John W. Holmes and William P. Holly erected the store where Covert and Son are doing business. They conducted a general store for some time until failing health and finally the death of Mr. Holmes closed the store. May 18, 1911: Pioneers Who Went to War, the Saddest Event in Woodland’s His­ tory, Other Church Classes Organized. At the outbreak of the great rebellion [the Civil War] in the spring of 1861', when Fort Sumter was fired on, and it was when a conclusive fact that war between the North and South was rapidly 'approaching, hasty preparations were made. Three months vol­ unteers were called for. . The first from Woodland to respond to this class were Douglas B. Cooper, R.W. Shrincr and Stephen Stafford. After the expiration of the three months. Cooper and Shrincr returned home, but Stafford re­ enlisted with the regulars and was supposed to have been killed or taken prisoner at the Battle of Chickamauga on Sunday, Sept. 2. 1863, as that was the last known of him. 1, for one, saw him on that last day. Only one from Woodland that we have any knowledge of, met death by cruel star­ vation in those southern prison pens and that was Horace Smoke. The first one from Woodland who fell a victim to death in the deadly conflict of battle was Almon Gree­ ley. who fell at the Battle of Fair Oaks. The last two were killed from Woodland in bat­ tle were William Wheeler. April 7. 1865 at the Battle of Farmerville in Virginia, and Leonard Mauch March 19, 1865 at the Bat­ tle of Bentonville, N.C. One of the most heart rending scenes or exciting accidents that ever occurred since the first settling of Woodland, 74 years ago, up to the present time [1911], was during the month of May 1869, when a party of young people, numbering six, three young men and three young ladies, namely Alonzo 0*R«'T Co, Micwitan The J.N. Covert and Son Men's clothing store Woodland Centre, once housed a store opiwated by John W. Holmes and William P. Holly. Drayage and express wagon from the Monosmith Uvery Company, at the build­ ing on the comer of Main Street and Broadway, the southwest corner and Estclla Otto, Mr. Spaulding. Miss Spaulding, Miss Melissa Simons and Willard Jordan, went out on Jordan Lake late in the afternoon for a pleasure ride. While in the midst of their merriment. Miss Spaulding fell from the canoe into the water. She was promptly rescued by the rest of the party. However, the confusion from this incident upon this occasion was so great that no sooner had she been landed in the boat than the little craft was capsized, throwing them all into the waler. At this crisis their cries and screams were heard for a long distance, but before the sit­ uation could be fully comprehended or help from other boats got there, all but young Spaulding and Willard Jordan had met death by drowning and had sunk to the bot­ tom. Young Spaulding, being nearly exhausted in trying to rescue the rest of the party, gave up in despair and concluded that he would try to save his own life and swam to shore. When help did arrive, Willard Jor­ dan was yet clinging to the boat with one hand but was past consciousness. The sad news spread rapidly and the entire community was wild and frantic with excitement for the darkness of night was rapidly approaching which would interfere in rescuing the bodies and the remains would have to then stay in the waters of Jor­ dan Lake until the dawn of another day. It is beyond the power of my pen to portray the agonizing feelings of the relatives and friends of those then dead on that sad night. On the following morning, every possible means was devised and every effort put forth to rescue their bodies. The foot of Jor­ dan Lake was alive with boats loaded with men anxious and willing to participate in the search. Hundreds and perhaps thou­ sands, of people were standing on the banks to witness the scene. Intense was the excite­ ment and anxiety on that day as we listened to the sobs and weeping, of mourning ones as well as others. To and fro the boats passed and re-passed hour after hour, drag­ ging everything possible to catch into their clothing until late in the afternoon, when a fish hook caught into the stocking of Miss Estella Otto and she was brought to the sur­ face. This gave the rescuers their location and the other three were found in rapid suc­ cession. The funeral of these four w as prob­ ably one of the largest in attendance ever held in Woodland. I stated some time ago tn one of my items that the Methodist Episcopal class yet wor­ shipping here at the village was organized in the winter of 1846-1847. Howcvci. we did not claim then, nor do we now. that it was the first class organized in the town­ ship, for in 1840 there was a class organized by a man known as Father Daubncy, assist­ ed by a missionary by the name of Bennett. This class had five members. Some time later in the spring of 1841. this class was re-organized with a member­ ship of 12. with the following names: Alon­ zo Barnum, Sophia Barnum. Jane Potts. Daniel Hager, Abel Barnum. Emalinc Cooper. Annie Barnum, Reuben Haight. Sally Ann Haight, Betsy Barnum, Esther Barnum Durkee and Charlotte Haight. Alonzo Barnum was chosen class leader. Some time later, this class was disbanded owing io the fact that its members lived some distance apart, and the settlers became more num us. new classes were formed for the convenience of the neigh­ borhoods. The first Baptist class was organized about 1846. but that organization never had a very rapid growth here in Woodland and their church house which was located by Cemetery No. 2 [Woodland Memorial Park] was sold and during the last year moved and converted into a horse bam. As stated before, the first United Brethren class was organized about 1850. In 1852, a church house was built on Sec­ tion No. 3, with a membership of 22. It was known as the Myers United Brethren Church. The second United Brethren Church was the Kilpatrick, first organized in 1856. They met in the Kilpatrick Schoolhouse until 1871. when they built the church on the hill, the land donated by John Kilpatrick Jr. and the members included many mem­ bers of the Kilpatrick family. The third United Brethren Church was organized in I860 and they built their fine little church house in the west part of the township. They first met in the schoolhouse and then built their church in 1878. This church became known as the Tamarac Church. The German Baptist Brethren Church, or I think it was originally called the “Dunkard" church, was first started in south Woodland about 1873. with the church being built in 1875. The Isaac Smith family members were active in starting this church. (To be continued) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 28 1999 Important win, Saxon eagers stuff Cougars What a Super Bowl it will be with emotions a key Al first. the odds had us thinking that lite Denver Broncos would win another Super Bowl. But. after Ikjuts of practicing that Dirty Bird dance and listening to Ray Buchanan's bold guarantee of a Falcon victory, it must be that Atlanta will win Super BowIXXXUI. lhe conclusions that follow help to reinforce this wise J-Ad prediction: Atlanta Coach Dan Reeves hates Denver and its Coach Mike Shanahan, lhe two certainly won't say so, but the face of Ihc other on a living room mantle is possibly in lhe works. Reeves now hopes to win his first Super Bow], something he never achieved with the Broncos. Shanahan is gunning for his second straight and a win over a former friend who fired him. In 1991, Reeves canned Shanahan, feeling Shanahan had gotten loo close to quarterback John Elway. Jealousy can be very poisonous and we all know what a good guy Elway would be to have as a friend. Like Reeves needs more excitement. He went through heart surgery last month, a procedure that didn't hinder the Falcons from flying past the Detroit 1 Jons. Not a super accomplishment, but how about the Dirty Bird's dance over the Minnesota Vikings, now there’s a feriher in the Falcons' caps. For some reason, the Atlanta Falcons remind us of the New York Jets that won Super Bowl III 16-7 over the Baltimore* Colts. Ihal game, like Super Bowl XXXIII was played in always sunny Miami. Buchanan may not be Joe Willie Namath — in fact he's not even Ray Crockett — but his words of trash talking add great fuel to what can sometimes be a disappointing Super Bowl letdown. Did you know that 800 million fans are expected to watch the Super Bowl in 180 ■Jcountrics*,’ Wpfl’t.it;be great for them to, view our cultured United Stales athletes doing dances and salutes after reaching the end zone. That's what sport is all about. I guess. Speaking 'bout how our Super Bowl teams celebrate, bow 'bout the Mile High Salute which running back Terrell Davis is expected to do a few times Sunday. Davis, the NFL’s "Most Valuable Player," will be pressed to gain more yards tlian Atlanta's Jamal Anderson, who grew up around movie stars in sunny Hollywood. The Mars always show up at the Super Bowl, don't they. The biggest star just might be Elway, who is expected to announce his retirement after the game. Like when Johnny Unitas retired, you have to wonder when the next time we see another Elway will be. If Super Bowl XXXII! is decided in the fourth quarter, look for Elway tc find a way to pull a victory out of his pocket, like be has done so many games before. So it's Reeves, Dirty Birds, Anderson and Buchanan versus Shanahan, Mile High Salutes, Davis and Elway. It’s a lough call, but J-Ad knows all. Prediction: Denver 28, Atlanta 21. • Women in Sports Leadership Conference: Olympic gold medalist Sheila Taormina headlines the list of keynote speakers and workshop presenters at the 1999 Women in Sports leadership Conference, sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, Feb. 7-8 at the Sheraton Lansing Hotel. Taormina swam one leg of tlic winning 8(X)-meler free style relay for tlic United Slates team in the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta. Registration is now underway. Conference registration is limited to 500, and the conference has been sold out for times, so sign up soon. Tlic MHSAA office number is (517) 332­ 5046. Il was a big game, and Hastings High School's varsity baskethall team stepped up big Following a disappointing O-K While loss to Hudsonville last Friday, the Saxons juggled their lineup, looking for improvement In Tuesday's clash with Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Coach Don Schils' squad may have found what lhey were looking for. beating the city league Cougars. 60-4X The Saxons achieved the big feat with a little bit of everything — a new starting five., some stellar -tefense in the first half, a smooth running offense in the second half and contributions from a number of players "It was our best game of the year.' Schils explained "Hl was a big game) especially with Wyoming Park coming up. Catholic Central uses full court prcssu c and Park will do lire same." Hastings (6-3) travels to O-K White power Park Friday. The Vikings (9-1) handily beat Godwin Tuesday in another non-league contest and arc currently No. 10 in the Associated Press prep basketball rankings Tuesday's game at Catholic was tied. 11-11. after the fust eight minutes and remained knotted. 23-23. heading into the intermission. 'Defense was a key in the first half; by far Ibis was our best defensive game." Schils said. "The offense had its best flow in die second half" In the third quarter. Hastings out-scored Catholic Central 17-14 to take a threepoint advantage into the fourth frame In the final eight minutes lhe Saxons were able to wear the Cougars down and play with patience, totaling 20 points in . .............. . . । that time frame and opponents to just 11. holding then- "We went with a system that we played a few more guys and ended up wearing them down." Schils said. One player who did see playing time, just at another position, was junior sparkler Tony Bowne Bowne started at point guard and bis penetration proved to he a plus Bowne finished with a teamhigh 16 points, 12 of which came in die second half Getting his first start of the season was forward Ijikc Warner Warner tallied 10 points. 6 of which came on clutch threepo.nters in the third quarter Up from. Hastings received 15 markers from Jim Storms. 11 points from Tysoq Walther and 6 scores from Steve Storrs, Storrs' 6 were tallied in die fourth quarter. Hastings' starting five versus Catholic Central was Bowne at point guard. Adam Whitney and shooting guard and Warner. Stores and Storms up front. Schils said of Storms' defensive prowess in lhe post: "it, was his best defense of lhe year.' Big Third Helps Eagles to Soar:, Luke Warner (10) saw his first start Tuesday and helped the Saxons to beat the Cougars in a key non-league contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hudsonville out-scored Hastings 21-7 in, the third quarter and won a 73-63 O-K White contest last Friday al home j, Hastings led after one 21-15 and woothe second quarter Ik-16 to grab a half-, time lead of 39-31. The Eagles, however,j won the third quarter by the 14-pointi margin and held a 52-46 advantage^ entering lhe final frame. Bowne connected for 24 points. WameT| 19 and Whitney 11 Io lead the Saxon scorers Bennett Stapf topped Hudsonville with 22 markers. , ---- «■■■■ • Girls Hoop Final to stay at , CMU: The representative council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association has voted to keep Rose Arena, on the campus of Central Michigan University, the home of the State girls basketball finals and semifinals for 1999, 2000 and 2001. The event has been staged at Rose the last two years setting records for the highest final day (9,963), final session (5,693), semifinals (11.030) and overall attendance (20.993) • The Big I): Central Michigan University sophomore basketball star Jooi Daniels continues to shine. The 6-5 graduate of I Jikcwood High School is the team's top scorer at 14.9 points per game. Daniels has broken lhe 20-poinl plateau five limes this season. She ranks 10th in ti»e Mid-American Conference in scoring (14.9). 20th in rebounding (6.2), seventh in field goal percentage (.496) and eighth in free throw percentage (.797). Talk to you soon. It was tough, but Barry County Christian's spikers pulled out a two-game triumph over East Marlin on a night that also served as the gymnasium's dedication. The new gymnasium scored points last Friday with those who were in attendance for the volleyball match and the basketball game Second annual homecoming serves as gym opener Rolling Toward The Top... Hugh Pennington recently rolled a 296 game at the Hastings Bowl to put him near the top on the local business' achievement board Pennington achieved his feat while rolling in the Friday Night Mixed League Pennington's previous best had been a 280. but on this night the strikes just kept coming on lanes 9 and 10 for the Lake Odessa native Pennington credits the use of a new ball, a 3D Hammer, for allowing him to obtain his 295 along with the camaraderie of special friends such as Bill Madden Sr. ’Bill helped me quite a bit.' Pennington said of his friend's helpful bowling advice It was a night of celebration... recreation... and rejoicing. Barry County Christian School held its second annual Homecoming Friday. Jan 22. and opened its new gymnasium for die special occasion. The Eagles also played their volleyball match and basketball contest against East Martin Christian in their new facility. The spikers won 15-9,16-14. while the eagers also prevailed handily, 66-35. Meredith Rozema and Liz Potter were just j couple of the volleyball standouts who helped the Eagles to soar past their opponents. The victory improved BCCs record for lhe season to 7-2. The varsity volleyball team al BCC also includes Heidi Hofstra, Reka Holley, Gcnny Lukasiewicz. Becky Mecngs. Heidi Schmidt and Sara Smith. The spikers are coached by Chris Price. In lhe basketball game. BCC got 17 points from Colin Randall, 15 from Justin Lamphere. 11 from Rob Sluut and 8 from Tony Rozema Randall also pulled down 6 rebounds, while Rozema dished out 6 assists. Randall, at 6-4. 200 pounds, is an inside force (hat BCC Coach John Price can build the offense around "We’ve got a lot more height inside with Colin," Price said. "We can build our offense around his strengths as a Player"______________________________ OPENER... continued on page 12 The boopsters at Barry County Christian remained undefeated with weekly wins over East Martin and Battle Creek Academy. r �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 28 1999- Page 11 Thrillers decided at end highlight HYBA week ' BOWLING SCORES Senior Citizens L Nash 44; Jcsick 41; M&M’s 40; Wood­ Thursday A.M. Question Marks 44 1/2; What Happened 43; Just Us 40; Boomers Girls 36 1/2; Var­ neys 36; Hastings Bowl 26. Good Games and Series - P. Hamilton 190-525; B. Estep 167-466; S. Lambert 165-465; I. RuthrufT 153-436; C. Fox 157­ 416; D. Mayhew 145-402; C. Swinkunas 160-392; C. Etts 126-300; F. RuthrufT 198; O. Gillons 166; C. Service 123. mansee 39; Moucoulis 39; Fnend 39; Hall 38; Brodock 36; No One 36; Snyder 35; Lcthcoc 34; Wieland 33; Vrogindewey 32; kuempcl 31; Brewer 30; Schlachter 29. * Mens High Games - D Hall 192-466; W feirman 173-492; C. Allman 181; C. Jcsick 162; J. Beckwith 180-485; M. Schondclmaycr 179-457; J. Mercer 168; W. Wood­ mansee 159-461; P. Tcrpcning 165-455; C. Haywood 164; D. Mason 178-459; K. McDonald 177-463; W Brodock 181-462; R. Nash 160-473; D. Stuart 165; B. Adgatc 185-458. Womens High Games and Series - F. Ginbach 158-465; M. Wieland 169; K. Colvin 163-458; H. Service 169; S. Pen­ nington 191-515; G. Otis 187-534; A. Lcthcoe 157; P. Mulford 166; S. Glasgow 200­ 518; C. Stuart 168. Monday Mixers Whispering Waters 54; Budweiser 40 1/2; Kelley Keglcrs 38 1/2; B & R Testing 38 1/2; T.M. Lassies 37; Coldwell Banker 35; Dewey s Auto 35; Rowdie Girls 33 1/2; Girrbach’s 32; Hastings Bowl 31 1/2; Lan­ dis Ladies 31 1/2; Basket Blues 25. High Games and Series - C. Curtis 169­ 479; M. McMillon 186-475; S. Glasgow 200-572; S. Landis 160; B. Moore 161-458; S. Moore 193-484; M. Lemon 160; D. Larsen 166; R. Shaplcy 169-450; D. James 180-485; F. Ginbach I76-4M; M. Kill 160; S. Smith 177-471; E. Hammontrce 186; M. Wieland 197-464; D. VanCampen 161; d. Kelley 174-469; J. Wagner 184; G. Gibson 165; J. Carpenter 189-464. Thursday Angels Gavin Ford 48.5-31.5; Miller Excavating 48.5-31.5; Fanner’s Insurance 48-32; Mills Landing 46-34; Nashville Chiro 43-37; NAPA Giris 43-37; Hastings Bowl 42-38; Cedar Creek Grocery 39-41; Pet World 36­ 44; Shamrock Tavern 35-45; Stefano^ 27­ 49; True Value 24-56. High Games and Series - P. Van Oosl 145; S. Matthews 164; C. Hurless 175; S: Snider 168; J. Huriess 189; D. Snider 177; L. Apsey 207-551; C. Gates 134; M. Martin 156; C. Curtis 197-490; T. Pennington 192­ 522; D. Pennington 174; D. Bartimus 223­ 579; J. Lewis 176-492. 6th Grade Girls Blae A 19-16 win over Ovid-Elsie was the prize for a solid overall Hastings game. Kathlyn Rounds led the way with 7 points and 6 rebounds, while Jaime Fisher made 4 steals. Sth Grade Girls Hastings' girls put together a stellar defensive effort to beat Battle Creek Likeview 30-1. Allie Bryans contributed 6 points. while Mallon Spoelstra showed some great hustle on the defensive side of the floor. 7th Grade Giris Morrice took it to its Hastings counterparts, 40-16. Erin Hemerling scored 10 points to lead the area basketball team 6th Grade Girls Gold llie Gold squad played two games over NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHG1AN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE (hat the Township of Ratted Charter adopted Ordinance No. 61 at its meeting held on January 13. 1999. Said Public Auction OUSE FOR SALE nonce. Ordiiunce No. 68 ippan below. Iwererted pence, nay aeewe copies ot wd Ordnance, a lhe Rulhnd Garter Towwhip Hdl. 3461 Hcah Road. Hutmp. Midafai 49058-9725. (616) 948-2194. between lhe boon of 9:00 im ant 1200 noon on Moedays and Thundny. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 68 EFFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION Thursday, February 4th The aale will be held at 1:00 pm at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. MI An Ordnance lo amend lhe Rutland Chatter Townchtp Zoning Ordnance by lhe rezonmg ol aiuia propenie. locand widen da Towmhip. rod to repeal Cl Ordinance, or parts of Ordnances in corilict herewith. will retire in September, 1999- S.E.V. la S33.SOO * Property sells "AS IS" Recruiting another The home Is a 3 bedroom. 2 bath ranch on a basement with a one car attached garage. physician is taking place. ly’s 43-37; Lifestyles 42-38; Hallifax 41- This fc High Games and Series - K. Sutfin 202­ 522; S. Merrill 183-507; F. RuthrufT 188­ 509; T. Laymance 195-513; G. Otis 195- RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I Rezoning of Property in Land Section 13 lure salt Is subject to six months redemption rights. His present partners, Drs. Brown, B9; Misfits 33 1/2-46 1/2; Farmer* Feed 25 Fl/2-54 1/2. A. The Zoning M«p as incorporated by reference m the Rtalaid Garter Wildem and Brasseur, will Terms: Certified funds delivered to the Sheriff at <the sale. the "RE" Rural Estates Residential zoning dassiOcaiioa io lhe "Cl" continue his patients’ care until a For more details contact... 13. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COM AT THE SE COR OF SD SEC 13. TH N ON THE SEC LN 1073.85 FT TO THE FOB. TH N 19 DEG 56’ W 211 FT. THS PAR­ Office Commercial zoning classification of the following described land in Land Section 13: ALL THAT PART OF THE SE 1/4 SECTION crag Development at (888) 771-6993 replacement is found. 443; M. Snow 168-435; J. Rice 170-430; B. Smith 162-439; N. Hallifax 175-414; R. Murphy 173-412; K. Becker 171-484; P. Snyder 151-420; F. Ginbach 172; B. Car­ penter 163; B. Higdom 164. 546; M. McKee 225; D. Tinkler 198; W. Brodock 204; M. Kasinsky 247-601; H. Pennington 223-624; D. Scars 179; D. Ser­ vice 187-516; J. Zink 225; J. Lancaster 198­ 510; G. Mcsecar 171; S. Gillons 188-544. 3rd and 4th Grade Girls Hie Hastings Jaguars remained undefeated with a hard fought 19-16 victory over Si. Johns. Nicole Meade poured in 10 points, while Dana Shilling added 8 caroms. Property is located at 1369 Norway An.. Haatinga, MI Dr. Atkinson Ihc week and picked up victories in both outings. In its fast contest, the Gold ousted Williamston 26-20 Italic Terrel pump'd in 17 pomls and Mandy Keeler was lough on defense. In the second game. Katie Lawrence connected for a hoop with time running out to give Hastings a 15-14 win over Haslett. Amber Peck tallied 6 points for tlic Gold eagers TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Jan. 26, 1999 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. | Wednesday P.M. ■ Hair Care 55-23; Nashville “5” Plus 47­ [43; Mace’s Ph 46-34; Valley realty 46-34; fcyc and Ent 45-35; Nash Chiro 45-35; See­ Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 54-26; 9 and a Wiggle 49 1/2-30 1/2; Brushworks 47 1/2-32 1/2; Late Comers 47 1/2-32 1/2; Get Luckys 45-35; Thomapplc Motors 45-31; No Whiners 44­ 36; Ramblers 40-40; Bad Habit li 39-41; Two BK’s 39-41; Missing 2 39-41; Heads out 38-42; Ten Pins 36-44; Cousins 34-46; <11 But One 33-43; Scars and Service 32 /2-47 1/2; Rocky 4 26-54; Mercy 23-53. Womens Good Games and Series - S. Ceeler 236-590; C. Warner 176; L. Barnum 90; S. VanDcnbcrg 221-608; S. McKee :15-636; P. Kelly 158; A. Lcthcoc 156; N. aylor 157; D. Bartimus 216; R. Brumme 11 89; H Service 172; J. Lancaster 179-456; 1 Faul 190-508. Mens Good Games and Series - E. Keeler 245-582; B. Madden 234-593; S. SanboAi 201; J. Barnum 212;T. Heath 216­ Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 14-6; Mosteller Graphics 14-6; Pin Seekers 11-9; Advanced Commercial Primers 9 1/2-10 1/2; Hastings Bowlers 9-11; Woodmansee Sawmill 9-11; Friends 7 1/2-12 l/2;TVCCU 6-14. Men’s High Games & Series - G. Heard 223-611; N. McGhee 174-461; C. Bowman 245-609; S. Hyde 176; G. Snyder 199-513; L. Johnson 216-544. Women’s High Games & Series - C. O’Keefe 179; R. Burch 165. After falling behind 10-2 after lhe first quarter, the Hastings sixth grade boys hoopsters turned iLs defense up a notch. Tlic area squad out-scored Marshall 164 last Saturday ihc rest of the way to post an 18-14 Hastings Youth Basketball Association triumph Jeryd Eaton led Hastings' scorers with 6 points. NOTICE • Recreation Bowling League #3 Barry Automotive 13; Hastings Bowl 9; Freeport Elevator 8; Ball Busters 8; Fairchild Oil 6; The Mighty Five 5. Good Games and Series - S. Kill 201­ 564; S. Anger 532; B. Barkhuff 521; E. Jackson 542; D. Lambert 206-563; E. Olson 204-592; J. Buehler 526; H. Wattles 200-539; D.J. James 537. Bowlcrcttes Hamilton Excavating 39-29; Kent Oil Co. 38.5-29.5; Bennett Industries 36-32; Farmer’s Feed 35-33; Hecker Insurance 29­ , 39; Carlton Center Bulldozing 26.5-41.5. Good Games and Series - L. Dawe 161; 1 Doster 147; E. Vanasse 210-527; P. Brit­ ten 154; C. Hurless 151 -430; B. Maker 180­ 502; K. Eberly 187-488; D. Snyder 196­ 505; B. Scobey 171; N. Potter 171-441; K. Fowler 188; J. Hamilton 182-475; E. Ulrich 166-464. G. Otis 189-540; S. Merrill 217•502. Sunday Night Mixed Nine Out of Ten 47; X-Filers 47; No Tcllin Whai 46 1/2; B.S.ers 46; We re OK 44; All Mixed Up 42; Thee Froggcrs 42; ’ Red Dog 40; Happy Hookers, S & K. Thun­ der Alley, Friends, HED, Bear Alley, Rock Bottom, Lucky Strikes. Womens High Games and Series - J. Buckner 200-547; K. Sutfin 188-525; D. Pennington 218-513; K. Becker 188-504; J. Bryans 178-475; N. Munn 172-469; A. Hubbell 169-445; S. Reid 167-433; S. Cross 157-422; S. Craven 147-421; M. Snyder 182; D. Bartimus 179; D. Gray 169; E. Hammontrce 169; D. Dutcher 168; V. Colvin 155; W. Miller 144; L. Rentz 143. Mens High Games and Series - M. Martin 213-588; DJ James 213-552; V. Hall 211-550; J. Smith 202-538; E. Behrndt 195-535; M. Cross 188-522; R. Craven 191-514; S. Frcnthway 206-513; M. McLeod 199-486; J. Kohicr 233; J. Barnum 212; B. Rentz 205; K. Hammontrce 188; B. Allen 172; B. Drayton 157; B. Miller 152; E. Gates 151. Saturday Majors Boys’ High Games & Series - D. Humphrey 217-581; B. Kirby 216-542; J. Butler 203-522; B Huss 174-416; I. Weeks 165-412. . Boys’ Good Games - J. Shoebridge 150; N. Wright 150; K. Burton 147; M. Spidel 138; C. Purdum 138; B. Lehman 136; J. Smith 132; P. Henney 127; J. Corday 114. Giris’ High Games & Series - C. Shellenbarger 135-357; H. Appleby 129-356; A Boger 161-349; T. Huss 143-337; C. Shumway 121-322; M. Verus 125 328. Rural Development is An 1 Opportunity Lender ALLEL TO THE SEC LN 165 FT. THS 89 DEG 56’E 211 FT TO SD SEC LN. TH N ON SD SEC LN 165 FT TO THE POB ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 6 OF THE UNRECORDED PLAT OF WESTERN HILLS. COMMENCING AT THE SE COR OF SECTION 13. TOWN 3 NOTH. CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION HASTINGS CITY BANK December 31,1998 RANGE 9 WEST. TH N 1073.85 FT ALG THE E LN OF SD SEC 13. TH N89DEG 56’W 211.00 FT TO THETRUE POB; TH S 165.00 FT. TH N 89 DEG 56’ W 153.13 FT TO THE EASTERLY ROW LN OF ARTHUR DR. TH NORTHWESTERLY ALG SD ROW. 71.12 (COM­ PUTED 7827) FT ALG THE ARC OF A NONTANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT OF THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 60 FT AND CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 52 DEG 36’ 40" W 72.14 FT; TH N 120.84 FT. TH - Assets- S 89 DEG 56-E 211.00 FT TO THE POB. ALSO KNOWN AS LOf 7 OF THE UNRECORDED PLAT OF WESTERN HILLS. Dollar Amount SECTION II REZONING OF PROPERTY IN LAND SECTION 14 10,256.742 A. The zoning map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter 0 Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezonmg from । Cash &. Balances due from depository institutions Non-Interest-Bearing balances and Currency & Coin Interest Bearing Balances Securities 44.254.104 Federal Funds Sold 10.820.000 General Business District zoning classification of the following described ted in Section 14: COM AT THE E 1/4 POST OF SEC­ Loans and lease financing receivables TION 14. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND CHAR­ 119,865.410 Loans and Leases TER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND RUNNING 1,560,000 LESS: Allowance for Loan Losses Loans and leases net of allowance TH W 403.16 FT ALG THE E AND W 1/4 LN OF SD SEC. TH N 118305.410 Assets held in trading accounts 3133 FT ALG THE E LN OF 20 FOOT EASEMENT; THE E 0.31 0 Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) POB; TH E 73.16 FT THE S 2 FT. THE E 136.14 FT: TH S 90 FT. 59.049 THE W 210 FT: THE N 92 FT TO THE POB TOGETHER WITH Other real estate owrrd Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies RIGHTS OF 25.0C9 EASEMENT SECTION HI REZONING OF PROPERTY IN LAND SECTION 6 2,308,811 Other assets $187.881.264 TOTAL ASSETS INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER DESCRIBED HEREIN TO M-37. 181.221 ’ intangible assets FT; TH N 341.5 FT ALG SD E LN OF EASEMENT FORTHETRUE 1.670.928 A. The zoning map as incorporated by reference in lhe Rutland Charter - Liabilities - Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by lhe rczomng from ihc "AG" Agricultural zoning classification to the "RR“ Rural 151,908,466 Domestic Deposits: Residential District zoning classification of lhe following described Non-interest Bearing 24.462.763 Interest bearing 127.445.703 land in Section 6: PARCEL A: 0 Federal Funds Purcahscd Securities sold under agreements to repurchase COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 6. TOWN 3 0 Other borrowed money NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUN­ 16.239.219 Mortgage Indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases TY. MICHIGAN; TH S 00 DEG 05 03" W. 746.73 FT ALG THE 398.588 Other liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NORTH SOUTH 1/4 LN OF SD SEC 6: TH N 19 DEG 25'03" W. 1.344,600 573.47 FT ALG THE S LN OF THE N 22 1/2 ACRES OFTHE E FRAC­ $169,890,873 TIONAL 1/2 OF THE NW FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SD SEC 6 TO THE POB; TH S 00 DEG 27' 34“ W. 515.53 FT; TH N 19 DEG 41*01“ W. 741.54 FT: TH N 00 DEG 27'34“ E. 590.51 FT ALG THE W LN OF SD - Equity Capital Prepetual preferred stock and related surplus E FRACflONAL 1/2; TH S 89 DEG 25'03** E. 741.54 FT ALG SD S LN 0 . OF THEN 22 1/2 ACRES TO THE POB. 1.353.600 Common Stock PARCEL B: 4.878.000 Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves BEGINNING AT A POINT OF THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF 11.662.808 LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities SECTION 6. TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST; RUTLAND TOWN 95.983 TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL SHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DISTANT S 00 DEG 05'03“W. 17.990,392 1328.41 FT FROM THE N 1/4 POST OF SD SEC 6; TH S 00 DEG $187.881.264 105'03"W. 330.39 FT ALG SD NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LN; TH N 19 DEG 48 O8“W. 1320.99 FT; TH N 00 DEG 27’34“E. 330.40 FT ALG THE W MEMORANDA: DEPOST1S OF STATE MONEY - MICHIGAN LN OF THE E FRACTIONAL 1/2 OF THE NW FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF 0 SD SEC 6; TH S 89 DEG 48 08“E. 13I8J3 FT TO THE POB. SUB­ JECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES 1. Joan M. Hcffelbower. Controller & Cashier, of the above named bank, do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and OVER THE EASTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF AND ANY OTHER correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Joan M. Heffelbowcr SECTION IV - SECERABILITY We. the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. Wc declare it has been examined by Should uiy section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by us. and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions and is true and correct. a Court io be invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part (hereof, other (han the Directors: Andrew F. Johnson section, clause or provision so declared (o be invalid. A. Earlene Baum SECTION V - EFFECTIVE DATE Hastings City Bank - Trust Department Total assests managed by Hastings City Bank Trust Department as of December 31. 1998 i S62.816.672 This Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publication after adoption All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. I. Randoulph L. Tecgardin. of the above named bank, do hereby declare that this report of managed assets is true and correct to the Robin McKenna. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 45058 best of my knowledge and belief. Randoulph L. Tecgardin (616)948-2194 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 28. 1999 Panthers tamed by ‘Cats Delton Kellogg's varsity basketball team dropped a Kalamazoo Valley Association contest to the Mattawan Wildcats last Friday at home. 64-54. Three Panther scorers uliied double Figures. Kyle Matteson led the offensive dtarge with 15 points, Regan Doele was second in the Delton score book with 12 points and Robert Boyle added 11 markers Delton Coad) Jim Hogoboom said that Mattawan's offensive prowess was the difference in the outcome. Tony Rozema (12) looks to make the pass to BCC teammate Adam Winegar (31) in hoop action against East Marlin. < Regan Doele (14) slides between two Mattawan defenders and puts up a scoop shot in KVA play last week at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) "What hurt us was their inside/out game; we had no defensive answer," Hogoboom said. The Panthers trailed the Cats by just one point. 21-20 with three minutes to go in lhe second quarter, but Mattawan tlicn opened it up and a big third quarter helped them to create a bigger cushion. Trojans taken by Hawkeyes Panther Kyle Matteson (24) drives toward the hole as a Wildcat defender gets in position to possibly make a play. (Photo by Perry Hardin) It was not a performance that Trojan hoop fans had hoped for as Middleville dropped a 69-41 O-K Blue Conference contest Saturday to the host Hamilton Hawkeyes. Middleville trailed 21-11 after the first quarter and were still behind 34-20 at the half. After three quarters, Hamilton's advantage grew io 17 points, 49-32. No Trojan scorers tallied double figures Garrett Wcalherhead.’ Dan Fiukbeiner and Bryan Jahnke all pumped in 6 points for the black and orange. "We played all night; we just couldn't get anything to go our way," Middleville Coach Kurt Holzhucter said. I THRILLERS.from page 11 Sth Grade Giris Red It was a good effort, but Charlotte won the decision. 41-31. Nikki Swartz scored 7 points for Hastings. Rachel Pohja and Tess Smith each contributed offensively with 6 markers 13 and Under Girls The Hastings Roadrunners defeated Lawton 55-34. Nicki Noteboom liad a big game with 8 steals, 11 rebounds and 21 points. Laura Dipert also played big with 4 steals, 5 assists, 13 rebounds and 16 points. 3rd and 4th Grade Boys Marshall got the better end of a 29-11 outcome. Kyle Beyer topped the hometown team with 4 points, while Mike McGandy had a solid all-around game also for Hastings. Sth Grade Boys The fifth grade hoop team moved to 6­ 1. splitting a pair of games over the weekend. Brad Mead nailed a basket to beat a solid Marshall B squad 25-24. In the second game versus Marshall A. the area team came up two points shorL 16­ 14. Eric Gillespie contributed 5 points and 4 rebounds The defeat was the team’s first of Use season. WANT TO GET A FOOT IN THE DOOR? If you have considered entering the health care profession, a great way to .start is by obtaining your CENA certificate. You an do that here al Thornapple Manor ouil gel f»»d while you are doing it™ Prc-qualifiaiions indude, honesty, dependability, like working with and helping people Training lasts 11 days. The first 6 dap run from 8 a.m ■ 4 p.m. and the last 5 days run from 6:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m . with no classes liemg Iwkl on die weekends. Starting rale of pay is $7.81 per hour with excellent Ivnefils, including medial and/ur dental insurance. To apply, come to Thornappie Manor to fill out an applicalion and schedule an interview before February 4th, 1999. • Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. Ml 49058 DODGE RAM 250 VERY NICE CONDITION, original owner, low mileage. Air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, tinted glass, new tires. 4 captain chairs with rear bench that folds into a bed. BY OWNER, $9600 or best offer. 948-2808 after 6 p.m. BOE Convenience Is... A Pharmacy That’s Open More Hours Than Any Other! Convenient Drive-thru Open 7 Days Walk-in Open 6 Days Most Insurances Accepted Home Medical Equipment Senior Citizen Discount 1009 West Green St. (616) 948-3136 OPENERS...cont. from page BCC’s win against East Martin improved the basketball team’s overall record to a perfect 6-0. The Eagles went to 7-0 Tuesday with a 60-52 triumph against Battle Creek Academy. Price knows that this year’s team has great potential. "They’re really starting to gel together," Price exclaimed. The varsity basketball team at BCC also includes Brian Chapman, Neil Chapman. Joe Cooke, Dale Thompson and Adam Winegar. The gym dedication and Homecoming began with a fifth-eighth grade basketball game followed by the volleyball match. After the dedication of the new gymnasium — totally paid for through donations — awards were handed out to llie two BCC soccer players who made the All-Barry County teams this past fall, Neil and Brian Chapman. At the half of the hoopsters* contest, a half court shoot was staged and BCC's alumni were given a special welcome back Rozema steps up for Cougars: Senior Tony Rozema was six-of-seven from lhe field, 10-of-12 from lhe free throw line, pulled down 14 rebounds and tallied a total of 22 points in the 60-52 victory over Battle Creek Academy. Another BCC player who played solidly was Colin Randall, who scored 14 points and pulled down 17 caroms. "We didn't shoot very well from lhe outside, but the inside game of Tony (Rozema) and Colip (Randall) kept us in the game," Price said. We finally know what it is like to come from behind. Visiting Nurse & Hospice Service BORCESS HEALTH ALLIANCE 10 Three-pointers by junior Adam Winegar helped lhe Eagles to tally 24 points in the second quarter. ) BCC pulled within two points, 52-5OJ with 1:56 left and Rozema took control of lhe team’s offense the rest of tlie way.-. Another BCC eager who came up big was Joe Cook, who collected 5 rebounds during die final four minutes. rantners beat ranters The Panthers won the game . but it was the wrong Panthers. Jason Myers scored a career high 22 points in a 53-39 Pennfield varsity basketball win over Delton Kellogg Tuesday in Battle Creek. a. Delton Kellogg (3-7 overall and 1-4 the league) will be host to Galesburg-] Augusta in KVA play Friday. Pennfield led 11 -6 after the first quarter’ and 23-12 at half. In the third quarterJ' Pennfield penetrated for 19 points and’ held Delton Kclkigg to 10. j) Kyle Matteson led Delton Kellogg withT 13 points. Denny Bourdo tallied 8. Tarr/ Lane pum ped in 7 and Robert Bo y le addedf* 6 points. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been macte in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra K Miller, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors to AAA Mortgage & Financial Corporation. Mort­ gagee dated November 14, 1996. and recorded on November 26. 1996 in Liber 679, on Page 382. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CONTi MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assignee by an assignment dated November 14, 1996 which was recorded on May 23. 1997. in Liber 695, on Page 510, Barry County Records, on which mort- • the sum of Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Opportunities in Home Health Care . Fifty-Three and 57/100 dollars ($41,953 57). irr eluding interest at 12.300% per annum. Ad­ Visiting Nurse & Hospice Services, a provider of quality home health care services in Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo. St. Joseph and Van Buren counties, has the following positions available. Cardiovascular RN: Individuals provide skilled nursing care within the framework of a cardiovascular specialty. Basic ECG certification is required. Days, Evenings & PRN RN: Individuals provide skilled nursing care to patients full or part time Monday through Friday, with flexible weekend rotation. • Home Health Assistants: Individuals provide personal care and ADEs to patients full time or part time with additional one weekend per month work requirement. Nursing requirements include one year of acute care in a medical/surgical setting, or two years of intermittent Home Care, and a current Michigan RN license. HHA positions require six months of acute care experience. All positions require transportation and a valid driver’s license. We offer a competitive salary -nd benefits package to qualified positions. Candidates must be open to the continuous challenges of a dynamic work environment. Interested applicants should contact the Human Resources Department at (800) 343-1396 for an application or submit resumes to: Visiting Nurse & Hospice Senices. 348 North Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Equal Opportunity Employer justable rate mortgage. Interest rale may change 5/19 and 11/19 of each year Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml, at 1 00 p.m., on February 25, 1999 1 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST^ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 5 of the E W Bhss Re-Plat of the City fori meriy Village of Hastings, according to thi recorded Rat thereof, excepting the East 4 feet which together with the West 4 feet of Lot 6 ad­ joining is for the use of the adjoining property ior a joint driveway. City of Hastings. Barry County*, Michigan The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948Ct shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 14. 1999 CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE C^LL (248) 642-4202 ' Trott and Trott. PC Attorneys tor CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite <96076941 (2HT5 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 28 1999 - Page 13 YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barn County Adult Basketball League Standings Peam W-L Other Body Shop ................................... 6-0 FlexFab Black.......................................... 4-0 Blairs Landscaping..................................3-1 Pr Jammers................................................2-1 McNeils Law Firm ................................. 2-2 Mainstreet Savings Bank........................ 2-2 Hastings Merchants ............................... 2-2 Richies Koflcc Shop............................... 2-2 Drill Team..................................................2-3 Murphy/Flood........................................... 3-2 FlexFab Red............................................. 0-4 FlexFab Blue............................................. 0-4 Lakewood Merchants......... .0-5 Game Results Lakewood Merchants 29 vs. Murphy/Flood 59; Richies Koffcc Shop 57 t. Hastings Merchants 84; Drill Team 31 . Other Body Shop 83; Mainstreet Sav­ ings Bank 68 vs. FlexFab (Red) 34. YMCA of Barry County Adult Indoor Soccer League Team W-L-T Green ....................................................3-1-0 Black...................................................... 2-0-2 Blue......................................................... 1-1-2 White .................................................... 0-4-0 Saxons prepare for tough mat test against Rangers Hastings out-scored Zeeland 54-15 last Thursday Io take an O-K White road wrestling dual meet and this Thursday they liave an even bigger obstacle The Saxons' triumph over die Chix last Thursday included seven pins and two deci sn ms. Saxon pins came from (ireg Seeber al 112 in 3:44. Mark Peake at 125 in 5:52. Sam Stafford at 130 in 2:34. Robb Lee al I6O in 3:55. Bill Blair al 171 in 1:12. John Kieffer at 215 in 56 seconds and (iahc McCarty al heavy weight in 3:25. Blair is currently ranked second at 171 in the Michigan Wrestling Association State rankings. lhe junior varsity squad had an impressive showing versus Middleville and Rogers last Wednesday. Chris Brown went 3-0. Other Saxons winning matches were Amanda Lee. Mike Case. Paul Coscarelli. Lucas Rcaser. Jeremy Bishop. Roh Baker and Joe Keller. Hastings wound up third at Saturday's Lansing Waverly tournament. The Saxons defeated Troy Athens 39-28 and Waverly 66-12. hut lost Io Lansing Eastern 37-28 and Middleville 45-24. I jinsmg Eastern won tlx.* tournament with a 4-0 mark and Middleville was second al 3-1 Going 4-0 were Seeber. Robb Ixe and Blair. Posting 3-1 marks were Stafford. Mike Lipstraw. Kieffer and McCarty. Bishop and Keller won twice, while Ixc. Peake and Ryan Rowse each won once. Hastings Coach Mike Goggins said Saturday was not the Saxons* best "After two great weeks, we wrestled rather flat and lacked some of the intensity that we have had. Adding to the fact that we were again miss.ng four regular starters." Goggins now hopes lliat his squad will be ready for a real showdown Thursday night when they travel to Forest Hills Central, a State wrestling dynamo. "We should have our full lineup back Thursday and wc will need to be at our best against Forest Hills Central. We are clearly the underdogs as Forest Hills Central is ranked first in Division I. The junior varsity wrestlers competed at Kenowa Hills Saturday and placed fil th out of 12 teams Rob Baker won his championship. Coscarelli was second. Jake Friddle was third and Dan Carry. Case and Patrick Stevens finished fourth Vikings mat men take third at Sparta Invite Lakewixxl finished third out of eight wrestling teams at last Saturday's Sparta Tournament. The Vikings scored 148 points for third place. Grand Haven, the fifth ranked tram in Division I. look first place honors. Tony Harmer (20-3) went 3-0 and scored a weight class championship al 152. Runners-up were Ponch Wildman (17­ 7J at 140. Shawn Veitch (15-11) at heavyweight and Phil Plowman (20-4) at 112 Scoring thirds for the blue <4 nd white were Aaron Stahl al 103 and Greg Meyers at 215. Finishing in fourth were Mall VanDorp at 125. Jeremiah Thomas al 145 and Ron Wierckz. (17-7) al 160 Likcwood Coach Bob Veitch said lliat al the beginning of the year he told his team that they needed to make a mark He says now his Vikings are "letting people know." NOTE: Wrestling records of the top Barry County wrestlers will appear in next week's Hastings Banner. Game Results Black 18 vs. White 1. Green 9 vs. Blue I. YMCA of Barry County and the Hastings Youth Council’s Adult Volleyball League Standings Team W-L ICS........................................................... 20-4 Hastings Bunal Vault .......................... 17-7 Ray James Electromechanical......... 14-10 Ranger Die, Inc...................................... 13-18 Cascade Improvements...................... 12-12 Quality Roofing.................................. 10-14 Goodenough Goodies...........................7-17 Benner Logging and McDonalds . .. .3-21 1999 Coed Winter Volleyball Standings Team W-L Hastings Mfg............................................ 16-2 "Hast ngs Saxons.................................... 12-6 Blair Landscaping.................................. 12-6 Flcxfab.......................................................7-5 •Slaughter .................................................. 8-8 True Value ............................................. 8-10 Hastings Mutual ...................................... 5-7 Coleman Agency...................................... 4-6 Cordray Construction ............................. 2-8 The Wolverines...................................... 0-16 EXPLOSION OF SAVINGS AT THE GRAND OPENING WAL*MART COKE1 Products rnifP DIET COKE SPRITE 2 LITER , 12 PACK € 87« PLUS DEPOSIT I PLUS DEPOSIT WAS $3.23 LEGAL NOTICES , State of Michigan » Probate Court County of Barry r PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File NO. 99-22524-NC v In the matter of Joseph Robert Dmgtedme ' NOTICE A hearing wit be held on 2/17/1999 I GRAND I OPENING SPECIALS GOOD THRU I JAN. 31ST । 1000 at 1115 am m the prooate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition tor change of name of Joseph Robert Dtngledtne to Joseph Robert Shaeffer This change of name is not sought for fraudulent in­ tent James J Goulooze (P44497) W State St. Sle 203 S COUPONS OFF ■COKE 2 LTRS., TROPICAL PLANTS mgs, Ml 49058 (616) 945-2255 Tonya L. Shaeffer 1329 S Hanover Hastings. Ml 49058 (1/28) MORTGAGE SALE r THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORM/.i ION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lyle M Huyck and Janet L Buyck. Husband and Wife, to First Central Mort­ gage, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 29. 1991 and recorded April 4. 1991 in Ljber 513. Page 766. Barry County Records and Was assigned by mesne assignments to Oewen federal Bank. FSB by an assignment dated Oc­ tober 27. 1997 and recorded on January 16. 1998 by Instrument Number 1006480. Barry County 'Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-One Thousand Nine /Hundred Eighty-Five and 15/100 Dollars ($51,985 15) including interest at the rate of 9% per annum FREE 25" COLOR TV SIGN UP NOW! SPECIAL DRAWING LARGE DORITOS 14 02. BAG 2 SUNDAY, JAN. 31 L 3:00 P.M. $3 FOR L SAVE $3.38 j Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statues of the State of Mchigan. no- jee is hereby given that the mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public vendue at the Barry Hastings. Michigan, in Barry County. Michigan at 100pm on March 11. County Courthouse in .1999 . The premises are located in the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described . A parcel of land in the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as commencing at a pant which lies 50 feet off of the center hne ot M-43 and on the east and west 1/4 Tine of said section 7 which hes 74 72 feet North 89 degrees 13' West from the center of said Sec­ tion 7. thence south 37 degrees 22 West 1308 48 (feet for the place of Beginning, thence North 52 degrees 38 West 156 feet thence North 37 de SPECIALTY DIVISION Radio Grill • Jewelry Pharmacy* • Shoes WAI* MART OPEN DAILY i 7AM TO 9PM • * •Hours are different than store hours grees 22’ East 316 7 feet, thence North 89 de­ grees 10’30' East 112 feet to the Northwesterly tight ot way line of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Sag i.v Railway thence South 37 degrees 22 West 274 feet on said Northwesterly right of way line, thence South 52 degrees 38 East 66 leet thence South 37 degrees 22 West 108 45 feet to the point of Beginning t The redemption period shall be 12 months trom the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA§600 3241a. in which case tne redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of tne sale Dated January 28. 1999 ORLAN3 ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Oewen Federal Bank. FSB. As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 file No 1890068 (2/25) WAL*MART 1618 W. M-43 HASTINGS. Ml ' PHONE (616) 948-0470 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 28 1999 Dykstra named new County Road Commissioner by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor David Dykstra of Middleville has been named to a six-year term on the Barry County Road Commission. Dykstra, who is owner and president of Dan Valley Excavating, succeeds Ted McKelvey wlm did not seek re-appointment and retired last month. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners appointed Dykstra to the post on a vote of 5-3. His term is retroactive to Jan. I and ends Dec. 31, 2004. In his letter of application. Dykstra said he has 35 years experience in die construc­ tion and excavating business and has built several roads in Barry. Kent and Allegan counties. "I am very knowledgeable in all phases of road building and site utilities (storm sewers, sanitary sewers and water mains)," he said. "My business has an excellent reputa­ tion. I feel I could he an asset to the road commission board because of my experi­ ence and management ability of owning and operating an excavating business. Also, being self-employed will enable me to liave lhe time to attend meetings." Dyk­ stra said Clare Tripp, chairwoman of die board's ( 'entail Services Committee. said drat after interviewing candidates the committee rec­ ommended either Dykstra or Ronald Tobias of Nashville for the Road Commission term. "Both of them were very excellent candi­ dates." Iripp said. Commissioners Jim Bailey, Sandy James and Jeff MacKenzie voted for To­ bias. a fanner and fence contractor who served on the Maple Valley Board of Educa­ tion for 14 years Board ('hairman Bailey agreed dial hot* were excellent candidates, however he ex­ pressed concern about tlic public's concep­ tion of Dykstra serving in the post because his occupation involves a private interest in building roads. MacKenzie said he rated lhe two road commission candidates almost equally He noted Tobias' school board experience would he beneficial Commissioner Emmet Herrington said that lie was swayed to vote for Dykstra be­ cause he lives in an area that is not r*resented on die Road Commission. Currently die two other road commissioners live in tlic same area as Tobias, several commis­ sioners said Commissioner Robert Wenger said he was impressed with Dykstra's knowledge of road building and equipment, but added that "I feel badly that we couldn't put both on die Road Commission. They are lha» cal­ iber." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 28 1999 - Page 15 Saxon spikers face tough test in State ranked Rangers A solid defensive effort was the ’’’highlight in a 15-7. 15-6 Hastings' . . varsity volleyball loss last Thursday to j(MC Hval Zeeland at home. 1 lhe spiking Saxons hope improvement M 5 continues when they hit the court tonight ’'‘(Thursday. Nov. 28) at Forest Hills J Central The Rangers come into the match State ranked and return four starters from a season ago Ijisi year. Coach Tammy Cairi's squad led FIIC 11-4 in one of the games before dropping a very toqgh decision. The effort against Zeeland was inspiring and should help prepare Hastings for its tough clash with FHC. "Defensively, they played really well," Junior varsity eagers drop pair of games Eric VanDerMolen scored 27 points and Sean Teft 24 in two junior varsity basketball games for Hastings High School during the last week. VanderMolen and Teft each tallied 16 markers Jan. 22 in a 58-50 loss to league foe Hudsonville. Next in lhe score book for tlic blue and gold was Adam Schantz with 11 markers Hastings trailed Hudsonville 10-9 after one. 26-16 at the half and 44-23 after three quarters Schantz also pulled down 6 rebounds and Teft collected 5 caroms Teft led llie squad with 2 steals, while VandcrDcrMolen dished out 4 assists. VanDerMolcn topped the charts with 11 points Tuesday in a 51-36 defeat to 'Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Teft and jJosh Boulter each chipped in with 8 scores. Hasting:, fell behind Catholic Central 13-9 after tlic opening eight minutes, were down 28-18 at intermission and trailed 40-27 after three frames. Josh Desvoignes pulled down 5 boards, all on the defensive glass, and Teft managed 7 rebounds. Cairl said of her team’s play in last week’s match versus the Chix "They’re big. so there wasn’t a lot of kills or aces " Amy Songer and I-aura Storms each managed 2 kills. Jancllc Nichols had 5 blocks. Kristen Wildcm notched a service ace and Erika Simpson came up big in die digs department Cairl said that playing tough competition only will help her team to get better as toe season rolls along. "If you don’t play against teams with strong programs then you’re not going to get better." Cairl explained. Got a sports story? Call 945-9554 Delton downs two on mat Panther wrestlers went 2-0 in dual action Jan. 21 al Delton Kellogg High School. Coach Aaron Tabor's team defeated Barry County foe Maple Valley 66-9 and edged Mattawan 36-34. Delton weight class winners versus Mattawan were Jason Stampfler al 145 (51 second fall). Ryan Summers at 152 (5-1 decision). Nick Hannar at 160 (7-2 decision). Travis Loofboro at 17! (58 second fall). Phil Schallhom at !89 (1 :V7 fall). Jon Haneckow at 215 (2:20 fall) and Bill Fenis at heavyweight (2:58 fall). Panthers posting triumphs versus Maple Valley were Joel Crookston at 103 (void), Jake Otten at 112 (void). Blandon Newington at 119 (void). Gary Herbert at 130 (2:24 fall), Jeremie Coplin at (decision). Stampfler at 145 (void). Hannar at 160 (36 second fall), Loolboro at 171 (1:13 fall). Schallhom at 189 (void). Haneckow at 215 (1:11 fall) and Ferris at heavyweight (55 second fall). The Maple Valley wins came from . ~ndy Silsbee at 135 (5:16 fall) and CTiris Dunham at 152 (4-3 decision). In Maple Valleys match with Mattawan. Silsbee at 135 (12-10 decision). Jeff Rhoades at 140 (5-1 FINANCIAL ANALYST OPPORTUNITIES FLEXFAB HORIZONS INTERNATIONAL INC, *rvi«g lhe Aermpacc. Automotive, heavy Duty truA and Industrial markets isYn innovative global designer and manufacturer of high pcrfonnarKe. pulytnet bused components and systems CORPORATE FINANCIAL ANALYST (Position »I5O) • Work with lhe corporate staff and planning groups io provide analysis on potential acquisitions and divestitures, as I well as other project analysis and cost justifications Involves extensive work with financial inodelinc • Responsible for corporate taxes and governmental reporting • Proside direction to accounting staff at remote locations. including occasional on site visits (10-!59 travel). • Overset General insurance programs am! perform risk management duties QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelors Degree required. Masters Degree. CPA or CMA a plus • Al least 5 years experience^ in public and/or manufacturing accounting NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public heanng will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on Wednesday, February 17, 1999. at 7:30 p.m. al the Prairieville Township PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in • Calculate benefit costs for Gainsharing program • Lead and participate- in Financial projects. • Bachelors Degree requtre.d Masters Degree. CPA or CMA a plus. • 3 to 5 yean experience in public and/or manufacturing accounting, including preparing complete consoli­ dated Financial statements • Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. • Familiarity with BAA ERP and Hypenon software a plus. REFERENCE “Position IT AND SEND RESUME WITH SALARY HISTORY: Flexfab Horizons International. Inc. 102 Cook Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 Attention: Human Resources bordered on the east and souih by Warner Road, on the west by property owned by George Doster and on the north by Four Mile Road and by property owned by Hilbrand and Rhonda Sybesma. The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from an existing “A" Agricultural District zoning classification to a "R-l" Single Family. Low Density COMWTTID TO TXCilLtNCt IN INONimO TlASTOMltlC nOQUCTSSINCl TUI Residential District zoning classification. It is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Master Land Use Plan so as to change the existing Agnculture/Rural Residential classification of the aforementioned property to a Low Density Residential land use classi­ fication. STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER 2. The proposed rezoning of an approximately I28’xl33’ parcel of land bordered on the north by property owned by Barbara VandenAkkcr. on the east and south by property owned by Egon and Loretta (Walsh) Nithammer, and on the west by Handy Lane. The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from an existing “A" Agriculture District zoning classi­ fication to a “R-2” Single Family and Two Family. Medium Density Residential District zoning classification. nniil and the umc The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board resefre the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the pub­ lic hearing. $99.485 96 Motion to pay vouchers and payroll vouchers Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 68 • Accounting for and annual audit of plant 401K plan. 1. The proposed rezoning of an approximately 83-acre parcel of land in Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at any Adjustments Motion to increase revenues in the amount of • Year-end work paper preparation and coordination of audits brief, the following: of public hearing and may be further examined at the public hearing. Administrator s reports received Motion to approve 1998 4th Quarter Budget Unit*. Hall. 10115 South Norris Road, within lhe Township. JKWMtiMWF CUMWUder ihe.firat m^K-atinnnf Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Hause, Hw.Mord, Palmer. Wallers. • Prepare journal entries and consolidated financial statements for lhe Division and the individual Business QUALIFICATIONS: TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY Land Use Master Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be eJtammcd at the Munjoy. Bedford Edwards and eight guests Minutes approved Treasurer's and Building FLEXFAB DIVISION FINANCIAL ANALYST (Position #140) • Reconcile inter-company accounts. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION at the Public Hearing. Synopala RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting January 13.1999 - 7:00 p.m. • Familiarity with BAAN ERPand Hypenon software a plus • Perform Cash management duties. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township Zoning Ordinance And Township ~nii4F"*** • Proficient with nuaosoft Office, particularly Excel. • Prepare Budget and variance analysis. 3. Such ocher and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission *• decision). Dunham al 152 (4-2 decision). (7iad Spears at 171 (13-11 decision) and Jamie Davis al 215 (1:08 fall) all prevailed All interested parties are invited to be present to participate in discussion on the matter. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for lhe hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days’ notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township Hill Motion to purchase a postage meter Motion to purchase insurance, tor the Town­ 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 • (616) 623-2664 ship trom JW Ryan and Associates Motion tu pay balance due on 1998 Gypsy IN THE MATTER OF: BULL & EDWARDS DRAIN CARLTON & IRVING TOWNSHIPS NOTICE OF RECONVENED MEETING OF BOARD OF DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Determination will reconvene on Tuesday. February 9, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cartton Township Hall. 85 Welcome Road. Hastings. Michigan. At this meeting all interested persons will be heard and a determination made whether the Bull & Edwards Drain as peti•baned or relocate atong a highway and/or replace culverts,'dated January25,1999 is necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience and welfare, in accordance with Section 72 of Chapter IV of Act 40. 1956, as amended. The Drain Code (Act 40 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1956 as amended) provides that any person feeling aggrieved by the decision of the Board of Determination may institute an action in the Barry County Circuit Court for a determination of necessity, which action must be filed within ten (10) days after the determination of necessity or no necessity by the Board of Determination. The Drain Commissioner will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aides and services to individuals with disabilities upon four days notice to this office (948-4879). DATED: January 26, 1999 Robert W. Shaffer Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 W. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Moth Spray Program Motion to accept Barbara Bedford's resigna­ tion Motion to appoint Robyn McKenna as Town­ ship Clerk Motion to adless Clerk McKenna s wages Adjournment at 7:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robyn McKenna. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (1/28) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Decedent's Estate Rte No. 99-2251 Estate of BEATRICE M WEEBER. deceased Social Security Number 378-34-2976 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A heanng will be held on February I 17. 1999 at 9 00 am in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Ml. before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Donald Welfare requesting Donald Wellfare be appointed representative ot Beatrice ‘ M Weeber who lived at 426 West Colfax, Hast­ Surprise Your Valentine with... I Valentine Love Lines In The Hastings Banner Give Cupid a helping hand with a LOVELINE in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon proved, and mail to The Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. A special column will appear in the February 11th issue. (Deadline noon Tuesday, February 8th). Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THAMKS for being so nice. The cost is ‘lovingly low’ just $4.00 for 16 words (additional words 10c each). Payments MUST accom­ pany your message or be paid prior to publication. Enclosed please find My Special prepaid ings. Michigan and who died 11/26/98, and re­ Compose your own Valentine message, it’s easy to doll questing afso the will of the deceased dated 11/13/96 be admitted to probate Creditors of the deceased are notified that all Valentine Love Line! claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the COMPOSE Your Own Messag” Beiow (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate win then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record January 25 1999 Robert L Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings Ml 49058-0248 Donald Wellfare 2498 West State Road Hastings Ml 49058 (1/28) NOTICE TO THE HASTINGS BANNER Notice • Pursuant to - 5 CFR part 950 104. the Local Federal Coordinating Committee for the Kent/Ottawa/Barry County Combined Federal NAME___ Campaign (CFC) tnvrtes local, voluntary, private non-profit, philanthrope. human health, and wel­ ADDRESS fare organizations that vre tax-exempt under 26 USC 501(3) and for which contributions are CITY tax-deductible pursuant to 26 U S C 170 to apply for inclusion m the fall 1999 campaign For fur­ ther information, send a written inquiry to CFC. c/o Heart of West Michigan United Way. 118 Commerce Street. SW. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503­ 4106 A copy of the regulations and requirements for application will be provided Deadline for sub­ mission of a fully completed and documented ap­ plication is 5 p m EDI 12th day. February. 1999 (1/28) PHONE __ ____ Total Words in Message Total Amount Enclosed at 16 Words. $4.00 phis 10C Addt. words. Message to be pubhshed_on February _nth,_ 1999__ ......... DEADLINE IS Noon Tuesday, February 8th. --- Here are a couple of examples\__—-rr ,Wf>ed (01is '°..VmW �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 28. 1999 COUNCIL, continued from page 2 forts earlier this month in removing snow during and alter tlie blizzard. "I’ve heard a number of very positive comments about snow removal in the city." he said. "and. I support that loo." McIntyre, a weather butt, noted that though a lot of snow 39 1/2 inches) fell in die first week of January, the most snow­ fall in any January m Hastings occurred two years ago. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca//...The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 BREAD DELIVERY: To $!4.42/hr+ benefits! Will train. Local route! Need many now! 616-949-2424 Jobline fee GENERAL FACTORY HELP/PACKAGING- To $15/ hr+ benefits! Many!! Permanent. Start now. 616-949-2424. Jobline fee._____________________________ _ CLERICAL/ADMISSIONS (MEDICAL)- To $IO45/hr+ benefits. On job training. Start now. 616-949-2424. Jobline fee. CABLE INSTALLER- To $l,000/wk. On job training. Work own hours!! 616-949­ 2424, Jobline fee._______________ OWN YOUR OWN apparel, shoe, lingerie, bridal, gift or $1 score. Includes inventory, fix­ tures. buying trip, training. Mini­ mum investment $18,900. Call Liberty Opportunities (501)-327­ 8031. ABANDONED REPO ■ Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604 Help Wanted Help Wa^ie^ National \d\ ______________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they arc eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604. REPO: MUST SELL will look al any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ VOLUNTEER ACTION CENTER DIRECTOR- Part­ time to 32 hours for this newly created center to be located in Hastings. Ideal candidate will possess ability to coordinate county-wide volunteer program, excel len' public speaking and writing skills, organize multiple projects, work processing skills. Experience with Barry County non-profit organizations, funds development and special events is desirable. Associates Degree or 2 to 3 years experience pre­ ferred. Send resume and cover letter to P.O. Box 81. Hastings, Ml. 49058______________________ MACHINE OPERATORS/ ASSEMBLERS: A Local in­ dustrial company in need of lathe operators and assem­ blers. Must have good atten­ dance, pass drug screen, will­ ing to learn new skills. Duties include working with rubber, reading schematic plans, and measuring tools. All shifts available, pay starts at $630/ ph. Possible permanent hire. Call MANPOWER, 616-948­ 3000, or visit us at 127 Market Sl, Halting*.____________ CERTIFIED NURSING AS­ SISTANTS Special, warm and gentle. We realize the job is not for everyone, you know it too. It demands patience and understanding, compassion and desire to serve others, but the rewards are immeasurable. If you are that special CENA who enjoys giving gentle care we have an opportunity foryou. We are a 117 bed facility seek­ full ing and part time caregivers like yourself. Our positions come with a competi­ tive start rate, excellent ben­ efit package, sign on bonus, attendance bonus, tuition re­ imbursement and opportuni­ ties for advancement. Please apply at Evergreen Manor, 111 Evergreen Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015. 616-969-6110. CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CLASS Evergreen Manor is interviewing a limited number of potential CENA students for enrollment in Kellogg Com­ munity College. Fees will be paid by the facility. Following successful completion of the class employment will follow at Evergreen. If you have a sincere interest in caring for PLASTIC MOLD INJEC­ the aging population in our TION: Lowell plant has many community and working with openings for plastic mold injec­ a caring team, this is a great tion. Must be available on Satur­ day. Pay starts $7/ph, possible hire. Good attendance a must. opportunity. Experience not necessary. Ap­ ply at MANPOWER of Hastings, 616-948-3000 (behind Wendy's)._______________________ We offer excel­ lent benefits and a competitive salary with tuition reimburse­ ment and bonus opportunities. Please apply at Evergreen 111 Evergreen Rd., Battle Creek, Ml 49015 Manor, 672-9604._______________________ PT LAUNDRY AIDE Week­ ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will end hours. Apply 8:30 to 4:00. WEEKLY. Due to a large in­ Evergreen Manor, 111 Ever­ move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. green Rd., Battle Creek, MI crease in business, local com­ pany must expand operations and 49015. fill 10 full time permanent posi­ HELP TOOL A DIE 1»RESS OPERA­ purchasing one of our many TORS: repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta needs ex[>erienced press opera­ tors. Must have excellent atten­ Homes, 1-800-968-7376. dance and references. Applica­ tions will not be accepted with­ Middleville company pany training provided for posi­ tions that requires, job descrip­ tions. hours, pay scale, profit sharing; discussed at interview, no 3rd shift, call 616-948-2298, ext. 5 out a resume. Temporary to pcrmanent hire. Apply at MAN­ Wanted POWER of Hastings, (behind )LD Wendy’s). POST-' caring a4MH Barb at 7S5-T5 4DF080083942. DAI TORS: SW Grand Rapids in­ .\li\cell(ineaiis surance company needs data en­ try operators. Mon-Fri, 8am- PAUL SPRENKLE 1ZW23 - 6/30/98 Special memories of you br’ng smiles to my lips and tears to my eyes. Nowordscan ever describe the ache in my heart from memories of you especially this week. It’s your birthday and our wedding an­ niversary. Miss you ever so much and our love. Your wife, Ida. IN MEMORY OF KENNETH ASPINALL who passed away on January 26, 1998. I have your memory as my keepsake with which we will never part. God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart. 1 think of you everyday. I often cell your name. All I have is your love and your picture in a frame. Deeply missed, your wife, helen Aspinall. HASTINGS 4 Free Drink Refills .25c Corn Refills 5pm., $8.50/ph, long-term to PUBLIC NOTICE- The fol­ possible hire. Accuracy and lowing wrecked, disabled, aban­ doned or impounded vehiclefs) speed important. Must submit resume with application. Apply will be offered at Public Auction at MANPOWER of Hastings. on Thursday, February 4th. 1999 948-3000 (behind Wendy's). . at 10am. (1) 1993 Jeep- V.I.N.IJ4GZ78S9PC583141 Auction HELP WANTED: NOW to be held at No Preference Tow­ TAKING applications for gen­ ing and Recovery, Inc. 500 Ar­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and lington St., Middleville. 49333. various mill positions. Produc­ Minimum bid required. COR­ tion and attendance incentives, RECTION OF VIN NUMBER full medical benefits after 120 FROM 1/19/98 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk LumberCompany. 310 Oak St., Freeport, Ml EOE ( a rd <)f Tluuik \ \ MECHANIC/ TECHNICIAN: SERVICE Applicant must have a minimum of 4 years THE FAMILY OF WENDELL C. “WENDY" SHAFER wishes to thank you experience or a Mechanics Cer­ who sent a lovely card, or sat tificate, and have own tools. Pay is based on experience. If inlercted call StaffMark: 616­ quietly in a chair. Perhapsyou sent a floral piece, if so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the 948-8555. EO E______________ kindest words, as any friend could say; perhaps you were LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did tions for production workers to console our hearts, wc thank on 2nd shift. This well estab­ lished company is located in lhe Middleville area, offering you so much whatever the pa rt a great benefit package with $12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drug screen. For immediate consid­ Dorothy Shafer, David and Robert Richmond.____________ DEAR FRIENDS. NEIGH­ BORS AND RELATIVES, Many thanks for making my “90th" birthday so wonderful, and for remembering great eration contact STAFFMARK times we shared together. lam 725 W. State Street in Hastings so blessed because of each of (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide you! God bless you. Edward 948*8555._______________________ truck driver. Good pay. home cverv night and weekends. 517­ 852-2351 or 852-2338. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant Call 945-9888. IN DREAMS LOOKING FOR A DEPEND­ ABLE retired person that is willing to work. Please call 852­ R*80C I<0 S*T5iA tiOO IX ?10 9743 between 8am A 4pm THE FACULTY DIRECT CARE WORKERS, ATTENTION LAND CON­ TRACT HOLDERS! Are you receiving payments? Get cash for your LAND CONTRACT. Call toll free 1-888-332-3488. paid training tc work with per­ SAT5UN3X »»0 R«J5*TiATE v 1J town PATCH ADAMS SERVICES. RESPONSIBLE: “LOW . variable shifts, starting wage at $7.32. Must be 18. have diploma or GED and current drivers li­ cense. Call 616-945-9613 and RATES” HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ ask for Lori or Tracy VARSITY BLUES S’*Z-’.V XATKJOCX SC‘JAC JONVOGH’.R 4093. I or Sale LPN/RN Something great is going on at Evergreen Manor, the cornerstone of our practice is resident focused. The role of our nurses is critical to provid­ ing that care. You’re invited to A CIVIL ACTION HANDYMAN abilities. Upto I8hours per week. sons with developmental dis­ discuss your future at Ever­ green Manor, where we offer an excellent benefit package including SIGN ON BONUS, tuition reimbursement and more... Please apply to Jackie Sparks, Director of Nursing. 911 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS made while you wail- $20.00each- 2 or more $18.00 each. Great gifts. Action Signs 1011 E Slate St.. Hastings 948-8618 or toll free 888-577­ 7446____________________________ FOR SALE: Amana stove & refrigerator. Used 6 mos. Mov­ ing- must sei I! $900 for both. Ph. 616-758-3836 after 6:00p.m. Evergreen Manor, A Mercy Living Center, Affiliate of Battle Creek Health System, 111 Evergreen Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015. 616-969­ 6110. "Although he’s completed U»e Alternative Directions program, he's done nothing to change his path for lhe future," said Kuzava. "He obviously owes restitution and fines and he failed to report to his pro­ bation officer a number of times. When Fisher asked Leins why he should not go to prison. Ik* had no response "You can't think of one reason?" said Fislicr. "I’m liaving a hard lime thinking of one myself." Fisher, however, decided to give Leins (Hie more chance to pay off his debts "Do you understand what happens if you show up here again?" he asked. "Yes," said Leins. "What?" said Fisher. "Prison." "You are absolutely correct, dial s proba­ bly where you should have gone today." said Fisher. "Let's get with the program now." • Tim Wallace. 20, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to nine months in jail widi credit for 15 days seived for his conviction of proba­ tion violation. He was also continued on probation. Wallace, who had pleaded no contest to the charge, was on probation for a previ­ ous, fourth degree criminal sexual conduct conviction. He violated his probation by committMg! aggravated assault by throwing nicks and a young Hastings boy on Nov. 21. 1998. di "Tlic mother of the victim says her Ixja is very frightened of him," said Kuzava 11k* mother, who was in court, asked fik a harsh sentence for Wallace. "He has sexually assaulted two victims, now he has switched victims and chose'to pick on a child," said die mom. "My:’4year-old knows not to dirow a rock apd hurt a person My son didn't go out of (We house for six weeks after this liappencd atid the rest of the children in the neighbortH&l are afraid." The woman said after her child was hit by die nick, he went home covered Tn Mood, though there were no permanent In­ juries. But according to defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill. Wallace is truly sorry. ‘ "I'm not going to do anything like dial again." said Wallace Fisher said he is as much concerned about Wallace’s performance on probau/m as he is about die rock throwing incident*; "Do you think you would do well'll prison?" Fisher asked W.iihce. "No," be answered. :,s "Neither do I," said Fisher. "Either y&i arc going to get help or I am going to pit you away." - ---- .=±r POUCC B€AT In oilier court business: • Edith Jeanette Hawkins. 32. of Hast­ ings, was sentenced to six months in jail witfi work release and was ordered to serve three years probation for her conviction of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. Hawkins,- who was originally charged with two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of fourth de^reAk Wtejtoned of having sex with a Hast8Q^bSvhd& die age of 13 between 1992 she bdby boy crime and the coodic/Sto anyone who would . come to read this report." said Kuzava, "there were’certainty considerations in of­ fering this ptea agreement." Kuzava was referring to Hawkins' al­ legedly limited mental capabilities and her less than advantageous upbringing, she said. "I do believe she has been honest with respect to her role. She slated she didn't know that she was doing was wrong until someone told her," said Kuzava, adding that Hawkins lv done well on the probation she was serving for a previous conviction of a similar incident with the same victim in August of 1995. "This is certainly an offense that could land you in prison for a long time," said Fisher. "I'm taking into consideration the factors, being your limitations and you've been doing well on probation and that it occurred several years ago." Fisher pointed out to Hawkins that no matter what her mental capacity is. she should know the behavior was wrong. "If I ever see you here again, you will go to prison for a long period of time,” said Fisher. She was also ordered to pay $500 in fines and $500 costs, but can do commu­ nity service work in lieu of one-half of those fees And. she was ordered to register within 10 days under the Sex Offender Reg­ istration Act. Lechleitner. attendance records, or call us at WANTED: CLASS A CDL A 3X-year-old Hastings man was sen­ tenced to prison for two to five yctus in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday for violating his probation and attempting to break into a vehicle and taking items worth more than $5. Carl Junior Pickens was convicted one year ago of attempted first degree criminal sexual conduct after being accused of en­ gaging in sexual penetration with a boy under the age of 13 between 1988 and 1989 and was ordered to spend five years on pro­ bation and one year in jail. Pickens, who had been found guilty of the charge by a jury, was released from jail on a tether and violated probation by taking car parts from various Barry County busi­ nesses and selling them, according to a re­ port by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. "Mr. Pickens was on probation when he committed this offense for very serious criminal sexual conduct." said Chief Assis­ tant l*rosecutor Amy Kuzava. "He has not taken the court rules seriously and he needs some type of impact to be imposed on him." But according to defense attorney David Gilbert, the items Pickens stole in what he called "dumpster diving" were scrap parts. "Tlic items were basically junk," he said, adding that though Pickens thought they had no value to the victims, the parts had value to him. "I recommend a tether. I don't believe Mr. Pickens has shown him­ self to be a particularly dangerous individ­ ual." But Fisher expressed regret that his sen­ tence last year was light. "It is distressing to sec you." said Fisher to Pickens. "It makes me think I made a mistake when I placed you on probation for the CSC case. Trying to keep you in the community has not worked out." The sentences will be served concur­ rently. Fisher said. PAID WANTED, tions to start at $400/wk. com­ FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by COURT NCWS RADIANT HEATERS. NATURAL GAS. 60.000BTU. 1 YEAR OLD. 99% EFFI­ CIENT. S150/EACH OBO. CALL 945-9340. AFTER • Lydia Spooner. 42, of Battle Creek, was placed on a onc-year delayed sentence for her role in the Oct. 16 kidnapping and assault of a Hastings High School sopho­ more. Spooner was charged after she drove her son to a Hastings High School football game where he allegedly forced lhe girl into the hack of the track and repeatedly beat her while Spooner drove to the Cappon Shell Station, where she was let go. "Witli respect to the injuries, the victim did not suffer any fractures, her most seri­ ous injuries were to her eyes," said Prose­ cutor Dale Crowley. "The injuries were perpetrated by her son. Matthew Fletcher, though site should be held responsible for her role. Tlic offense would not have oc­ curred without licr assistance." Crowley said Spooner hails from a cul­ ture of "male domination through violence" and that her own son attempts to manipu­ late tier through violent actions. " Hie defendant sliould he given an oppor­ tunity to prove herself and make some changes," he said If Spooner is successful under llie terms of probation. she will be allowed to plead to a lesser charge of aggravated assault. 3 6:00PM. • Michael Leins. 19. of Dowling, was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 244 days served and was continued on pro­ bation for violating his probation. b on foot h CARLTON CENTER - ft fleeing and ehtdmg and for. Police reported they conducted traffic Slop after learning that he Kevin VanderwaU. 25 allegedl Road and as he tried to tnm rent r.r- ■ dire ttonh on M-43 to Parerf1 : right ride <4 lhe real, him - Vandrewalldte* allegedly Ond on foot tot was captured by pohee 300 feet down the road The man told poboc he fled because he was suspended, officer, repotted. Two arrested in parental kidnapping t HASTINGS - Troopers at *r Hmtrngs ft* press release. allegedly violated a coon order by taking the children om-of-stnc to conceal them for their father. Robert Tfconus. according u pottce A week-long search for the children fori the investigation as far as Vitgtaia. » The children were finally located in Hastings, alter the -todier and boyfriend allegedly returned to Michigan from Virginia. n ’Scott and Debra Thomas were taken into custody on Jan. 21 in Hastings and that' children were happily rewtited with their father.’ acotdmg Io police. "Debra and Scott �The Hastings Danner - Thursday. January 28. 1999 - Page 17 arents to be arrested on truancy charges Sgt. Klotz returns to Hastings State Police post J-Ad Graphics News Sen ice | ■ Ilk* father of a 14-year-old lk*hon Middle School student who has been suspended lime limes and missed 53 days of school ■his year i\being sought on a misdemeanor Isuancy warrant by the Barry Intermediate School District, according to School Liaison (ifficer I )ar I .eaf. I Officers attempted to arrest the father ■Tuesday night on the warrant, which was Birst issued last March, but were unsuccess■ul in locating him. Leaf said L "This is a rare case," said Leaf. "He (the Ehild) just doesn’t want to be there, he does ■ioi like school and when he’s 16. lie plans ■>n quilling." I The boy’s mother, who was arrested last Lear when tlic boy refused to attend scliool. Kras sentenced to eight months probation Kild was given a two-day suspended jail sen­ tence, said Leal'. I Now. she will likely have to serve her ■wo days in jail because her son still re­ fuses to go to scIhmiI. Leaf said. ■ Leaf said he has personally worked with the child on a number of occasions to try Leaf said truancy can be due to a number of possible factors, including family trou­ ble such as divorce, illness, fear of other students who harass them, or a lack of neat and clean clodiing. etc . "There are all kinds of reasons dial a kid might be truant.” he said. "If it s a case where a kid is being picked on in school. I go in and try to settle that inside the school." In one case. Leaf learned that a boy was skipping school because his shoes were dirty and smelly. "So. that was jus*, a case of gelling him new shoes." Ik* said In anotlier case, a girl who has missed 52 days of school, became suspended al ter she slapped another student, then slapped her­ self to make il appear as if she had been struck back in order to gel suspended Leaf has even seen a letter written by the girl oudining her scheme. "I Jsually. il starts with skipping school, then they get behind, then they go on to try to get themselves kicked out." he said In the case of die Delton boy. Leaf said he became suspended Sept 3 for using f >ul language, then went on to more and more assaultive types of behaviors, including lighting and other violence to gel sus­ pended If Leafs efforts are still ignored, lhe In­ termediate School District lakes the case and attempts to work with lhe parents "By die time it gels to arresting the par­ ent. we’ve tried working with the parent and the student, starting at lhe school level and going to the Intermediate Schixil Dis­ trict." said Leaf "if a parent shows little or no effort to correct lhe problem, they’re breaking die truancy law." Hie last resort is to issue an arrest war­ rant. "A lol of parents blame the schoo’s. oth­ ers just don’t know what to do with their child, they don’t know how to point their child in the right direction." he said. But in the case of this Delton family, the schixil has 700 to X00 kids to worry about They have just one." Lansing native Terry Klotz will return to the stall ol the Hastings Post ol the Michigan State Police as a sergeant and operalions supervisor, starting his second stint with the post Feb. 7. replacing Sgt Terry Bam who retired Ike 30. Klotz, who worked as a trooper at the post trom 19X7 until his promotion to sergeant in 1995. spent the last tour years overseeing Ihc firearms training unit al lhe State Police Training Academy in Lansing. He also works lor the Stale Police as an cight-ycar member ol the Emergency Support learn, a "SWAT" unit which responds to situations involving search warrants, raids, arrests on warrants, hostage and barricaded gunman situations "I enjoy very much being in a small town where you know everybody. ’ he said ol why he is returning to Hastings Im looking lorward to gening back to that atmosphere Jenelle Kristine Bailey * makes a dozen! She arrived in Hastings at 4:37 a.m. Jan. 27, 1999 8 lbs., 5 oz. 21 1/2 inches long Welcome Home! ) With love from your parents, Jim and Debbie Bailey, and brothers and sisters Julie, Jenae. Jim Jr.. Jason, JoAnn, Joshua, Jordan, Jacob, Jena Leigh, Jillian and Jared. to get him back into school, making Kountless visits to his home, taking his Lomework to lhe home, taking him to ■other home visits and on a lour of the jail, land even promised to take him to a Grand bapids Griffins hockey game if he finished Lite school year. I "I’d like to point him in the right direc­ tion." he said DON’T PASS UP THESE SAVINGS!! F According to Leaf, if a child shows a pat­ hem of being suspended from school and Ilhe parents show no effort to educate die I child, the parents are committing a misde| meaner. "There is recourse for your child not gotog to school." said Leaf, who works witli Lkids in the fifth through eighth grade I around Barry County to try to solve probI lems that cause kids to repeatedly skip »» JEEP GRAND »» CHRYSLER CHEROKEE LTD 3OOM 4 DOOR school. Leaf said every possible effort is put forth to encourage lhe child to attend ' hchool and to work with the families before 0 DOWN PAYMENT Selling Price $32,200 Stock #9123 । 0 DOWN PAYMENT Selling Price $28,827.00 Stock *9051 d warrant is issued. Discipline is usually first initiated by die School in the form of in-sclmol suspen­ sions and meetings with the parents before the child can return to school. If the child continues to be absent. 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COUPE 99 PLYMOUTH BREEZE 4 DOOR • »•»!« MTMKHT • Srilin, Price $25,745.01) 0 DOWN PAYMENT • Selling Price $19,406.00 0 DOWN PAYMENT • Selling Price $13,260.00 • DOWN PAYMENT • Selling Price $15,10640 Stock »9058 Stock #8202 Stock #9082 <r 8 Monthly Payment scribed as being about 25 years old with idondish. brown hair and a inu-.achc. 5*7 Lt 5’10" tall and medium build . Al the lime of the incident, which oc­ curred al a Iordan Hike area home, the man Las wearing a black ball cap with die word rPanlcra" on the front in red letters He was Um> wearing a green flannel shirt, blue sans and black tennis shoes. 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Lease end buyout $14,235.75 ♦ tax Staff Writer Detectives from the Barry County Shcrffs Department are seeking a man who re­ portedly forced his way into a Woodland lowmship home Jan. 22 al about 9 p.m. Mid apparently physically assaulted llie two teenagers who were at liome alone "He appeared to be intoxicated," said Det. David Oakland, adding dial die man left die Ibitisc on foot. I’ Though the teens apparently were physiplly assaulted, said Oakland, neither were fciured I Oakland is revealing little else about die Kcident. but is asking that anyone who bnay have seen the man or has information hbout the incident to contact the sheriffs department al 94X-4X05 or Silent Observer L| I-XOB-3IO-903I Total of Paymenu $16,995.00 ♦ tex Amount due at lease inception - $583-25 + tax, CHEROKEE LAREDO Monthly Puymmt >r assaulting kids SOOQ25 CD <tD Monthly Payment ♦ tax, 60 mo. lease, 12400 mi. per year Amount due at lease inception - $569.10 + tax. title, plate. Lease end buyout $11321.62 ♦ tax olice seeking man Stock #9153 •24(l27 Monthly Payment DODGE JEEP • All leases: 0 down payment. 60 month lease. 12.000 mites per year, payments plus tax. 1st payment, security deposit & state fees due at inception. 94 and newer 60 mos.. 91, 36 mos. �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 28 1999 Delton man faces life sentence on sex conviction by Shelly Suiser ported they were the victims of countless sexual offenses, perpetrated by at least nine people, including their own father before lhey were finally removed from die home in 1996. "It’s a bizarre case." Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy lias said. "Willi this case, where die man was (allegedly) soliciting minor children to whomever wants to do it and he allegedly takes it to Ihc point where he’s getting money for it. Staff Writer I wo Hastings boys say their father's long lime friend used a butcher knife and a baseball hat to force them into submission, and even paid their dad in food stamps in exchange for sex with them during lhe summer and fall of 1992. Robert Glenn Decker lived in a tent in tlic back yard of Kenneth Richard Koan's Hastings home where lhe boys have re­ Have an iblic Auction interesting SPORTS Shouse for sales Thursday, February 11th Property is located at 4750 Cordes Rd.. Delton. MI STORY? The sale will be held at 1:00 pm at the East entrance of the Circuit Court Building. Hastings, Ml Minimum bld is $67,701 S.E.V. Is $35,000 > Property sells “AS IS" The house is a 3 bedroom. 1 bath ranch on a basement with one car attached garage. This foreclosure sale is subject to six months redemption rights. J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 Terms: Certified funds delivered to the Sheriff at lhe sale. For more details contact... Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 Publishers of the REMINDER and BANNER plus other county publications. Rural Development is An Equal Opportunity Lender it's pretty sick." flecker was convicted in just diree hours Tuesday on all four counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct after a I 1/2-day jury trial in Barry County's 5th Circuit Court, where Decker took the stand m his own defense, claiming he lias never sexu­ ally molested any children lhe 61-year-old Delton man is the fifth persiwi to be convicted in the case and he is scheduled to be sentenced F eb 11 He could face a maximum of life in prison on each of die four convictions. "I think die testimony of the boys is what convinced them." said assistant prose­ cutor. David Makled of the jury's decision " lhey could tell by lhe looks on their faces and they could feel their emotions. I think that was tlic critical factor in the trial" Both boys, who are now 17 and 13 and live in Grand Rapids residential treatment facilities, testified they were 11 and 7 when Decker lived in a dome lent in die hack yard of their Bond Street home die summer ;md fall of 1992. Tlic younger boy testified dial Decker forced him to liave oral sex on at least two occasions. including one incident inside Decker's tent, hr said "I was settling in to go to sleep and he said he had a lump in his pillow," said the boy. "He stuck his hand under lhe pillow •and die next thing I see is a long, sharp butcher knife and he pointed it right at my heart " lhe boy said he remembers Decker say­ ing that if he didn't perform oral sex on him. he would pul the knife into his heart where il wouldn't beat any more. "I was shaking and my heart was pound­ ing like a drum." said the boy. The boy said he was able to get away from Decker on that occasion but Decker pulled the knife on him and his brother again the next day. turned on his television and tried io firget d "He said if any one of us told, he would slab my brother and end his life right there and end my life nght there." said tlic boy "So. I did it cause I didn't want my life to gel threatened We didn't want our life to be ended Scary, but true." ()n another occasion. the boy was tn his bedroom watching television when Decker showed up with the baseball hat. again de­ manding oral sex. "I said, 'not another blow job because I hate that.'" the boy said Hie boy said Decker smaslied his radio with die hat. and even struck him in die hack of the head, causing a goose egg. and tiiat during the altercation. Decker smaslied some glass. "There was a big chunk of glass and 1 tixik it and sliced his wrist over and over but he still didn’t care." said the boy. "I thought if 1 cut deeper, lie would give up. but my tnck didn't work No matter how hard I try to keep myself safe, it doesn't work " The boy said he finally submitted to Decker to get him to leave him alone "I got tired of him destroying my stuff, so 1 thought I might as well do what he wants me to do." said the boy. "Even though I didn't like il. once again, I gave him another blow job." In his testimony, the older boy said Decker drank about a six-pack of beer a day and sometimes would baby-sit for him and his little brother when their parents were away. The older boy said the first offense he re­ called with Decker occurred one evening as he was watching his favorite television show. "Home Improvement." "After it went off, I turned the TV off and Bob called me over by him." he said "Bob pulled down his pants and told me to (have oral sex)." lhe boy said he later went to his room. "I was airaid my parents wouldn't bclievt me and 1 didn't want to get myself in troy, ble." lie said of why he didn't tell. The hoy also testified that his own faj (her. who is set to be tried Feb I on tire first group of 23 total charges, began in<> lesting him when he w as about 5 years ol<£ On one occasion. Koan was with Decks ;il tlic home and Koan whispered somethin'* into the older boy's ear "My dad said I needed to do sometiiinil that was for a good cause." said the boy; lhe boy said later, he went to his roortd to watch television, and his little brothefj was called downstairs hr the same ream. • "A few minutes later, lie came upstairft witli tears in his eyes and 1 told him to stajtl upstairs with me and watch TV." said th? On another occasion, the boy said his la* I ther made him allow Decker to have arum sex with him in exchange for $20 in food stamps, which lie said hisjather used t£| buy alcohol and cigarettes. ' Also testifying during tlic trial was did boys' mother, who was usually worktnf] licr job al a local nursing Iknuc from 2 *51 to 10:30 p.m. when most of the incidences occurred, she said I (>thcr witnesses were a counselor froitf I Bethany Christian Services and aliomejH David I ripp who has represented tlic bowl since I9XX. to help establish tune frames. ' Defense attorney Mark Doster told the jury lhe charges were "a witch hunt." and that the hoys iiad concocted die story in or* der to gamer rewards during their treatment I at die residential treatment centers However, the jury was apparently con£l vinccd the boys were being truthful "Il was clear (hey were apart and separate and didn't make up a lie." said Makled. “P think that was important to the jury, loo." * NEW OLDSMOBILE BLOWOUT continues until January 31,1999 FLARE-SIDE 4X4 SILVERADO, LOADED, 350, TRAILER PKG. 1997 GMC A 1500 4X4 350, AUTO, AIR. 1998 GMC 3500 DUALLY r 1998 GMC YUKON 4X4 SLY 350, 3RD DOOR, BLACK, CD. 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Thurs. & Fri. 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-02-04.pdf a1829f420053e94a2dd1d87a05a744f0 PDF Text Text H8S7IEV F"” IC UBKAW Food, shelter funds available Winterfest beats ‘blahs’ Area spikers succeed at Delton See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 5 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER HasWjgs THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1999 VOLUME 146, NO. 5 PRICE 50* Listeria hysteria leaves confusion by Mary Warner Bitn; irnd Heidi Kacb. representing Seventh Dntrtct Congressman Nick Smith They will be on hand to talk about key bwkx hi laming and Wash­ ington or to take up constituents’ con- A straw vote will be taken M the end ive Coftee series is red by the Hastings Area of Commerce Ail Barry citizens are encouraged to at- 13 auction of the Jaycees I sponsor an .action to benefit die . March 13, in an outdoor bested 37 between Hastings and will get under way at 10 that day and run until all items sold. Dee Lowell, one of the - ____ I, said there will be some big ticket items such as vehicles and an religoc piano. Auctioneers who have already volunteered their services inJim Lambert, Terry Armour, U Tobias aid 'Hout* Gibson Anyone who would like to donate . items that can be auctioned may call Lowdl at 948-37W Jondahl to talk at First Friday Former Stale Rep Lyon Jondahl will make another appearance at lhe First Friday series in its nest scheduled forum al noon Friday, Feb 5, at tire Thosnm Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Jondahl now is executive director of Ute Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship, based in Lansing. He has made tnancruus appearances at the fonan in Hastings since it was started 10 years ago. While serving in the Michigan House for 22 years, Jc-xJahl was voted most effective tegislator by his colfeagoes. He represented a mostly Re­ publican district while serving for 11 terms The Democrat from Okemos left die Michigan House m 1994 to run for the governor’s office, but lost in the pri­ mary election to Howard Wolpe. Jondahl, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, is expected to talk Feb. 5 about die politics of ed­ ucation in Michigan . The First Friday forum series, spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the First Friday of each month Those attending are welcome to bring dieir own lunches or they can purchase light fare al the hall, located at the comer of Jefferson and Green streets in Hastings. Coffee and tea will be furnished by the Democrats More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 A nice coot dip... More than 120 people look pari in the annual Polar Bear Dip lunacy at the Gun Lake Winterfest Saturday afternoon. Some of the participants took to wearing some colorful costumes while jumping into lhe frigid waters. For more glimpses of the 1999 Winterfest, look inside today's edition of the Banner, rhoto by Frery Hardin Staff Writer A growing list of meat products recalled because they may have been tainted with the listeria bacteria lias confused consumers and is causing a slowdown in the amount of meat sold in at least one local grocery store. To dale, according to Margaret Wood of the Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment. four different companies are recalling products, including Bil Mar Foods, Oscar Meyer, Thom Apple Valley and Bosel I Foods. Recalled products were packaged under a wide variety of names, including the Spartan brand. According to an employee of Plumb’s in Hastings, the situation lias become "a big mess" that lias not only slowed down meat sales at his store, but caused mass confu­ sion among consumers as to what is actu­ ally on the recall list and what is not. "Al this point were just taking back whatever people bring back." the employee said. The employee, wlio asked not to be iden­ tified. said misinformation and lack of in­ formation about the situation lias exacer­ bated the problem, and media reports have "got die consumer scared on what’s safe and not safe." in some cases the store itself lias not received information on recalled prod­ ucts before reports came out in the media, he said. "It's hard fur us to give the consumer an­ swers when we don’t have them." However, he said, lists of recalled products are posted in the store. The employee said lhe current scare over listeria is going to affect a wide range of businesses, including meat producers, meat processors, retailers selling the products See LISTERIA, continued page 4 Koan found guilty of one sex crime by Shelly Sulser Stpff Writer Kenneth Richard ’’Ricky" Koan was con­ victed by a jury in Barry County Circuit Court Tuesday of one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving his oldest son. The story that unfolded the day before in testimouy al the trial was that Koan beat his two young sons with a car antenna, forced them to have oral and anal sex with him at least 15 times, beat up his oldest son so badly he couldn’t attend school, prostituted their bodies for cash and threat­ ened them with death if they told. The former Hastings boys, now 17 and 13, testified against their father while he watched and listened from the defense table during his trial on the first of seven groups of 23 total charges. The victims' testimonies and a confes­ sion signed by Koan in the presence of po­ lice last fall was compelling enough to convict him on one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct, stemming from an incident in which he sodomized his oldest son. said juror Michelle Zylema following the verdict. "That (the confession) was a biggie," she said, adding. "I fcel very sorry for them (the boys) and their futures also." "Literally, what this guy has done, the crimes he's committed, is etched in these kids' faces," said assistant Barry County prosecutor, David Makled. "This particular case is a very sad case. It’s a bad one. no question. Il’s remarkable those boys were able to come in here and testify." Koan. 42. could be ordered to spend a maximum of life in prison when he is sen­ tenced Thursday. Feb. 11. at 8:15 a.m* Makled could choose to try him on ai.y or all of the remaining charges if the sen­ tence is not satisfactory, he said. "We’re not likely to bring the other charges." Makled said Wednesday, however. "As a practical, legal matter, there isn’t anything additional to be gained by addi­ tional convictions as far as the sentence." He did note, however, that he would re­ tain the option of reissuing the charges at a later date. Koan is lhe sixth person to be convicted since 1997 of having sexual contact with lhe boys between 1987 and 1995, while another man, Bernard "Lee" Seybold, 24. is scheduled for trial Feb. 22 on one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct. Kenneth Richard “Ricky" Koan See GUILTY, continued page 14 Rate increase part of Delton sewer ordinance amendments by Mary Warner Staff Writer A number of amendments to die South­ west Barry County Sewer and Waler Ordi­ nance are being considered, one of which would increase monthly user fees from $22 to $24. Another would extend the mandatory sewer hookup area to homes within 500 feet of die lakes served by lhe Southwest Barry Sewer and Waler Authority. The ex­ tension is only for those properties having lake frontage which are located within the authority's original assessment district. Homes are currently require i to have sewer hookups if they are within 00 feel of the lakes served by lhe authorii Lloyd Goyings. chain*.n of lhe SBSWA. said the switch from 200 to 500 feet is only expected to affect a few homes on the lakes served by lhe sewer system Some residents of lakes served by SBSWA have expressed concern dial lhe 200- to 500-foot hookup extension is lhe first step in a possible future attempt by die author­ ity to keep the sewer system solvent by forcing more people to hook up to it. Those residents say ’hat new hookups are necessary in order for the authority to pay off the debt it incurred when building lhe system. The residents say new users may be required to hook up to a system they consider to be a "lemon." which they say hasn’t met stale operating standards since it was built. An informational meeting has been set up by some of those residents for 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 6. at Hope Township Hall, to discuss die current sewer situation The public is invited to attend. Goyings said the hookup extension was being proposed because "if the primary objective is to try and clean the lake up, we shouldn't exclude properties originally ex­ cluded just because they arc not within 200 feel of the pipe." Goyings said the user fee increase was necessary because operational problems with die sewer system have required expen­ ditures to change parts of the physical sys­ tem. The authority has also had to hire a new manager for lhe sewer system, al a higher rate of pay. who lias more expertise in operating sewer systems dian the former manager. And yearly operational and main­ tenance costs have gone up as a matter of course since lhe system went on line in 1994 The rate increase would be retroactive to April of 1998. when a $2 increase per mondi was tacked onto user fees by lhe sewer authority without passing a required amendment to lhe sewer ordinance. This would be lhe first increase in user rales since die sewer became operational. Goy­ ings said. Goyings explained dial financial advisors told the authority die increase had to be in­ stituted at die time to cover increases in operational and maintenance costs for the sewer system. He said die authority did not go dirouch the procedure of having each of four townships adopt amendments to the sewer ordinance to increase user fees be­ cause there were a number of amendments the audiorily wanted to make this year to See RATE INCREASE on Page 3 Silly stepsisters part of Cinderella production Hastings High School students Antosia Myers (left) and Margaret Schirmer play silly stepsisters Joy and Portia in theupcoming musical production of Cinderella being staged by Hastings High School Above, the stepsisters try to decide who's the best looking and has the best chance of catching the eye of the Prince. For more on the production, see page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 4, 1999 HHS to present musical 'Cinderella' lhe musical version of Cinderella will be presented by Hastings High School at 7 p in. Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Feb. 25. 26 and 27. at Centr.il Auditorium Tickets for students and senior citizens arc $5 in advance and S6 al the door. Adult tickets are S6 in advance and $7 at die door Tickets arc available from high school clioir students and cast members, all school offices, and downtown Hastings businesses Boomtown. Bosley's Pharmacy and Felpausch Food (’enter. Hie Rodgers and I lammerstein version of the timeless fairy tale being presented was originally broadcast on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, where it was the most widely viewed program in die history of television. The production was re-created in 1965 starring Ixslcy Ann Warren. The musical numbers set an atmosphere of magic and elegance with such songs as "ho I Love You Because You're Beautiful?." "Ten Minutes Ago." "Impossible,” "In My Own Little Comer;" and "Stepsisters' I .ament." Katie Allerding has the title role of Cinderella, with the role of Prince Christopher being shared by Jason Bailey and Zach Woodley. Karen Herbstreith and Josh Warren play die King and Quern who give lhe ball to help lhe Prince find the right girl for him. Adding a (ouch of hilariousness radier ilian maliciousness arc the mis-named steps.stcrs Joy and Portia, played by Toni Myers and Margaret Schirmer respectively. (Portia is named for the wise Shakespearean lawyer.) Lindsey Karas is die pushy stepmother. Playing Cinderella's fairy godmother, who makes Cinderella's wish come true with just a little coaxing, is Katie Cook. Other featured roles are played by Jeremiah Johnson. Josh Alderson, Malt Schultz. Aikim Furrow and Kari Gregory. Understudies for the leading roles arc Samantha Miller. Adam Furrow. Katie Miller. Kale Fields. Callie Girrbach, Samantha Snow, and Josh Alderson The townspeople soloists are Becky Carr, Lisa Wiltrout. Katie Miller. Katie Cook. Samantha Snow. Callie Girrbach. Samantha Miller. Jessica Gole. Jill Dimond. Molly Woods and Miranda Workman. Chorus members include Samantha Allerding. Jenny Cottrell. Erin Englchart. Kale Fields. Jennifer Heuss. Katherine Hinz. Amanda Hoke. Luke Holston, Darnell Kosbar, Rachel MacKenzie. Leslie McKay, Joe Miller, Rozanna Ortega. Kyla Psalmonds. Destiny Secber, Lauren Slineman. Levi Solmes, Tara Stockham, and Michael Swainston. Appearing as the children in the produc­ tion are Sarah Heuss. Christie Tolger, Jennifer Johnston. Chelsea LaJoye, Jennifer LaJoye. Max Myers and Stephen Tolger. The pit orchestra is under die direction of Joseph ludoye; orchestra pianist is James Oliver. Other members of the orchestra include Amanda Buskirk and Andrea Large, flute; Mary Wright and Joe Fish, clarinet; Jessica Huss, bass clarinet; Pam Clevenger, vio­ lin; Luke Cook, cello; Beau Mason and Leslie Ockerman. trumpet; Jordan Brehm and David Parker. French horn; Randy Sciba and Nathan Winfree, trombone; Brandon Willard, bass; and Shawn Hill, drums. The stage crew includes John Merritt, construction; Deb and Mike Heuss. sound; and Jake Heuss, Ben Bowman and Jimmy Bush, backstage. Sandi and Gene Greenfield are in charge of backstage production. Directors of Cinderella arc Patti I-aJoyc and Sally Fullerton. Karen Myers is chore­ ographer. Carrie Rtie tind Connie Tolger are production assistants. Katie Cook is stu­ dent dirtcur. cause be felt safe AnoUier incident die boy recalled on the stand included he and his brother being told by their dad to take off their underwear and — Food, shelter funds available : buildtag fund committee for the ntaud shelter for Barry County meet at 6:30 pin. tonight ttday, Frb. 4) at the Commission ging. 120 N. Michigan. Hasp era and there are more planned io taure in the coot inuing effort to e a tool of J300.000 to build a r shelter at die north end of Indus­ Drive. The cancot facility is located at 825 W. Apple St in Hastings amt 'he pub­ lic is welcome to stop in and lake a look. Alumnus of Year nominees sought The other two finalists were Dr. William Howard, superintendent of Buckley, and Dr. Richard Gardner, principal of Nortliside High School in Fort Wahc. Ind. Johnson has been principal of Hasten High School since 1988. The current student populate <1 is 848. He has also been principal of the middle school for four years and principal in three clemenutry schools in Haslett since 1970. He was also a grade school teacher for three yean hi Okemos He has led the high school through two successful bond proposals and construction projects. Johnson has a master’s degree in ed­ ucational administration and bachelor's degree in elementary education from Michigan State University. Johnson said he is excited about the move t» lakewmd and hopes to be on the job by March I. The Hastings High School Alumni Association is seeking nominations for "Distinguished Alumnus of the Yesr" trie award will be presented Saturday evening, June 12. at the annual Alumni Banquet at the high school cafeteria Nominations must be in writing anti should contain biographical informa­ tion and the reasons why the individual is being nominated. The reasons should include personal character, accortplishmenu. vocational honors and awards, community service, member­ ships in organizations and any other helpful information. The deadline for submitting nomina­ tions is April 1. Alumni Board mem­ bers will consider new nominations as well as several others held over from previous yean Nominations should be mailed to Donna (Batchelder) Kinney. 415 North Taffee Drive, Hastings. Mich. 49058. Just Iasi week. Robert Glenn Decker. 61, of Dellon. who threatened lhe hoys with a butcher knife inside die lent in their back yard, was convicted by a jury on four counts of first degree criminal sexual con­ duct. He also will be sentenced Feb. II. , Two other suspects have since deceased, police have said ' This is a case about cruel, horrific abuse tiiat pul a relationship in bad trust." saij Makled to the jury during his opening air? gument Monday "(The boys) up until three years ago. lived on Bond Street in Hastings with their mother. their father and for a time with their older sister." Makled said the eldest boy. who now lives in a Grand Rapids residential treat­ ment facility, remembers Ok- sexual abuse by his father beginning when he was about 5, and has told police it happened perhaps hundreds of times. "In that first incident, when lie was 5. his father liad him watching a pornography video called 'Dirty Nurse,'" said Makled. who described several examples of "other acts evidence." "His father turned off lhe TV and had (his sot) give him oral sex. A day or two later, lie had him masturbate him and things con­ tinued after that" In the incident for which Koan was ci< victed, the son recalled he was under d age of 14 when his father went into ti bedroom, woke him up and sodomizl him. "He said if I was to tell, he’d put me s feel under, meaning he’d kill me and bu me," said lhe boy. "I was scared, I w shaken up. I tried to black it out. act like never happened " The boy said he didn't tell anyone b cause "1 was afraid of being dead, afraid my dad.” He also said that diougli he liad once tog his Court Appointed Special Advocate thS his father had never abused him. lie can® out with the information last summer bi Keep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH” with their hometown. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Give Us a Call at...945-9554 Shelter 2000 group to meet GUILTY, continued from pagej Barry County lias been chosen to receive $8,691 in federal funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in lhe area Local organizations with emergency food and shelter programs are invited to submit requests for a portion of lhe funds. Requests must be made to Barry County United Way by Feb. 18. Further informa­ tion may be obtained by contacting die United Way al 945-4010. The funds are a portion of money appro­ priated by die U.S. Congress to help ex­ pand lhe capacity of food and shelter pro­ grams in high-need areas around die coun­ try Barry (’ounty was selected for lhe funds by a national board charged with adminis­ tering lhe Cbngressional appropriation The national board is chaired by lhe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The board consists of representatives from lhe Salvation Army. American Red Cross. Council of Jewish Federations, Catholic Charities USA, National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA and United Way of America, which is acting as a fiscal agent for distribution of die funds. Once funding requests arc submitted to the local I foiled Way. a local board made up of representatives of various agencies will determine who will receive a portion of lhe $8,691. That board is made up of representatives of the Salvation Army, Barry County Board of Commissioners. Barry (’ounty Red Cross. Hastings Area Ministerial Association. Barry Community Foundation, and Barry (’ounty United Way. Local governmental or private voluntary organizations chosen to receive funds must be non-profit, have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit, practice non­ discrimination, have demonstrated die ca­ pability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and. if they are a private voluntary organization. must have a volun­ tary board. Qualifying organizations are be­ ing urged to apply for the funds. Some of the Barry County organizations previously distributing emergency food and shelter funds include the Community Action Agency. Our Lady of Great Oaks Food Bank. United Methodist Church. Simmonds Williams American Legion, St. Ambrose Church, Nashville Assembly of God. and Lakewood Community Council. Last year, these organizations were respon­ sible for providing 3,914 meals, rent assis­ tance to seven families, and utilities assis­ tance to 18 families. HHS students part of state honors choir Hastings High School choir members Josh Warren and Jeremiah Johnson traveled to Ann Arbor Jan. 21. 22 and 23 for the MSVMA High School State Honors Choir Warren, a senior at lhe high school, was a p;irt of the SA I B choir, which rehearsed in Plymouth Canton High School under die direction of Mary Kay Pryce. Johnson, also a senior, was a member of lhe TTBB Choir (all-men’s choir) and at­ tended rehearsal at Dexter High School un­ der the direction of Gregory Cleveland. In October there was an audition for rcgionals. and in December both students were part of lhe Region B honors choir in the Dalton Center at Western Michigan University Al that site there was anoth audition for lhe stale honors choir. Warn and Johnson were joined at regionals I Tony Bowne. a tumor, who made lhe c« tor state but could not attend because of u prior commitment then having their genitals beaten by tlidr dad. using an aerial antenna "Then, he took a bulletin board push p and poked us in our butt and he took li calf and hit us between our legs." he said? The boys testified at both trials that dw mother, who works at a local nursh home, was al her job from 2:30 to 10: p.m„ when most of die incidences o curred. They also said their father was oft drunk when be raped diem. Other incidents he revealed included ba boys being forced to have oral and anal s with their father at die same time, then bfr ing told to switch, being forced to have s with Decker in exchange for his father r caving from $5 to $20 in food stamps ai with other people in exchange for cash. "There was Bob and two other peopl but I don't recall their names." he sai "Anal intercourse cost die most." Koan was cvchtually sentenced to a tw year prison term in late 1992, but alleged violated court orders when he returned die home after being released a year later. I "Perhaps the biggest tragedy is what (the older boy) was doing to his younger brother." Makled told the jury, adding d^ adage: "lhe sins of the father shall be v^ ited on lhe children." Hie boy admitted on the stand that K had also become a sexual offender, abusin his little brodicr for seven years until B was convicted in 1995 of third degree crinig inal sexual conduct and placed in the AltoS gan County juvenile detention center f<>4 one year. He was dien moved to a program fag Hesperia, then sent to an Owosso dctentkgC center and eventually placed into foster before being sent to the Grand Rapids re& dential treatment center, where he has liv^ for three years : The boy said he is not allowed to visit his brother alone. "I still don’t trust myself," he said. "They pul me at high risk for re-offenft ing." • The mother, who was allowed to vim the boys until they were placed in treatment facilities, is still married to Kofe because "1 don't believe in getting divorces dial's how my church believes." She said the two were separated when m left the home in 1992, but she later tom him kick because he liad stopped drinking*! "My opinion is," she said of die chargqfi "I would hope he wouldn’t be doing like that. 1 didn't think he would when lag was sober, but when I was drinking. I dot® know." ■ Also testifying at the trial were Del. SgjB John Tillman, a Michigan State Polia ’ polygraph operator and Hastings City POm lice Detective Tom Pennock, who com ducted die investigation. Koan is being held without bond unt® sentencing. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire. Find Work, etc. Cail...945-9554 Josh Warren �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 4 1999 - Page 3 !RATE INCREASE, from P-l lite ordinance. and die authority wanted to 'fc6 through die process of considering and adopting them all at the same tune Goyitigs said doing them all at the same time .{'voids the expense of publishing die entire revised ordinance every time an individual Amendment is passed. One of die new amendments being con­ sidered changes the process by which the Tlfte increases are made. Goyings said curj&ntly a sewer ordinance amendment must 6e adopted The new amendment proposes '(fiat township boards within the sewer au­ thority (Barry. Hope, l*rairieville and John­ stown) be able to pass nite increases by board resolution. Some lake residents have said die proce­ dure for increasing rates should include a 'public hearing where die townships are re­ quired to notify residents prior to the hear­ ing. However. Goyings said the authority's attorney lias said (hat such a public hearing (s not required. ' The rate increase affects son e 1,700 cusViuners currently hooked up to the system. Iu*cs served by the SBSWA include Pine, brooked. Fine and Wall lakes Plans arc i nder way hi add 100 homes on Fair Lake. Goyings said further user fee increases may be necessary, but could he avoided if enough new hookups are obtained for the system. Critics of die sewer system say it hasn't operated according to Michigan Department of Environmental Quality standards since it was built. An old permit issued by die DEQ for die system's operation expired in 1997. but a new pennit has not been is­ sued Goyings said the authority lias been in the process ol answering DEQ questions about lhe system, and hopes to obtain a permit from die DEQ within the next few months. In the meantime. Goyings said, the authority is operating under the old permit and "we arc operating in compliance with the DEQ. We've had very few viola­ tions since die /teginning of last year." A lawsuit was filed more tlian a year ago by the sewer authority and the county, al­ leging negligence and breaches of contract by lhe three engineering firms and three contractors who designed and built lhe sewer system. Original parties in the suit included die county, which financed the system with municipal bonds, the sewer authority, and the county's Board of Public Works, which contracted with those who did the work on die sewer. Added more re­ cently as a party in die suit was die Greater Wall Lake Association, which liad to file a petition in Barry County Circuit Court in order to be included. The association repre­ sents about 280 property owners who arc connected to the SBSWA system Die suit alleges that "known defects" in die system have "substantially impaired the value and operations of die system" and will result in substantial expense by die plaintiffs to remedy or mitigate die defects A status conference/pretria! lias been set for Feb. 16 in the case. Goyings said dial "a couple of die parties we have sued would like to get together with us. to work out some kind of settlement I hope for every­ one's benefit we can work out some sort of consent judgment widi no full trial." Other proposed amendments to die sewer ordinance reduce the amount of lime those who hook up to die system L*nvc to pay off die hook-up costs, which average around S 10,000. Any new hookups would have 10 years to pay off die connection fees, com­ pared to die former 17 years, Goyings said. Another amendment expands from three months to one year the amount of time commercial businesses in the sewer district have to have their property metered to de­ termine levels of water usage and reduce those levels of usage They would he doing so to prevent being assessed additional connection lees if the level of usage is above die required iunount Also proposed is an increase in the fi­ nancial penalties assessed against those who do not pay dieir sewer rates a* ’ charges on tunc Wall luike resident Craig Hannar said he thought die proposed amendment to expand llie hookup area "stinks." and said the sewer system "is not operating lawfully.’’ According to an independent engineering firm called in to assess the system, he said, "die diing wasn't built right, it won't liandle the flow II never will operate right die way it is." Hannar is currently being sued by die sewer authority because lie refuses to liook up to die system. He said he docs not have to because "the law says if my septic sys­ tem is working" he doesn't have to hook in. He also doesn't want to hook in, he said, because he would be entering into an "unlawful agreement," because die system "does not meet (Environmental Protection Agency) standards, which is unlawful." Goyings said Hannar "lias no grounds for not hooking up. The ordinance calls for ev­ erybody in the sewer district to have to "A couple of the parties we have sued would like to get together with us, to work out some kind of settlement. I hope for everyone's benefit we can work out some sort of consent judgement with no full trial." -Lloyd Goyings Ouimun o( th, SBSWA hook up voluntarily or through a court proceeding.' Barry Township Supervisor and sewer authority member Richard Banium said the amendments will he considered for adoption al a joint meeting of the four township boards — Hope. Barry, Prairieville and Johnstown Goyings said normally such a meeting would not be advertised in the newspaper prior to the meeting dale, but "we may want to pul a notice in tlie paper this time." Missing will turns up in Mrs. Murphy’s chowder by Mary Warner Cara Zerbel as Bertha DeBlues led a dance number during the production. A scene toward Elizabeth Casseii piayeo aging actress Fluffy Souffle. Staff Writer Many actors say playing a villain is more fun than playing die hero, and that may have been true m the case of Hastings Middle School eighth-grader Jeff Baker, who performed as arch-villain Belvedere Flinch in the Jan. 28-29 presentations "Who Threw the Overalls in Mrs. Mur­ phy's I bowder?" Baker seemed to relish playing Belvedere, and was a dominant presence on stage al Central Auditorium, as his character at­ tempted to swindle Clean Collar Sam's daughter. Little Persia, out of the board­ inghouse Sam left her. Courtney Oakland as Mrs. Murphy, manager of the boardinghouse, also gave a spirited performance, as did Elizabeth Cas­ sell as aging actress Fluffy Souffle, Colleen Shellenbarger as J<f|ook. Justin Peck as Clean CoBar Sam?ta* the rest of the cast, which was made up bf students in the l earn 8-4 creative drama class This was only die second year die middle school has attempted a full scale play pro­ duction. but with the exception of a few forgotten lines here and there, die perfor­ mances went off without a hitch and were well received by audiences. Of special note was a fight segment between good guy Tim Nolan of the Polar Bear Patrol (played by Josiah Timmerman) and Belvedere, which was presented in "frozen" segments — lhe stage wjs darkened, and a spodighl alternately turned off and on as characters assumed different poses during die fight. Much applause also was received for a dance number performed by Cara Zerbel playing con artist Bertha DeBlues and dancers Megan Butler. Rachel Pohja. Co­ lette Purucker. Kristie Welton. Jessica Ranguctle and Amy Eascy. The play, written by Tun Kelly and di­ rected by middle school teacher Mel Hund and students Kristie Welton and Jessica Ranguettc. took place in the days of Alaska's Klondike gold stampede. The story centered around Clean Collar Sam’s lost will, which deeded the boardinghouse to Little Persia Belvedere's attempt to pass off a forged will was finally foiled when the original will was found — where else? — in Mrs. Murphy's chowder, in the pocket of overalls left in the bottom of the chowder pot by Mrs. Murphy after she used lhe same pot iodo laundry The play was preceded by a skit on self­ esteem, which gave students the message that they should not let lhe puldowns of odiers get them down, and they themselves should choose to build people up rather than tear them down Other cast members included Cody White as Juneau Quigley. Molly Alderson' as Au­ gusta Booth. Rachel Deppe as Yukon Yvonne, Lee Dykstra as Muggs. Becky Crump as Little Persia Jerry Givens as Judge Liedcrkranz. Jenna Bryans as Magda Liedcrkranz and Molly Bcnningficld as Tuna 1 jederkran/ Colleen Shellenbarger played Nanook, a wild person who was actually an undercover cop on the trail of Belvedere Flinch. when Belvedere's shady past is revealed is pictured. Josiah Timmerman played Tim Nolan of the Polar Bear Patrol. Courtney Oakland was Mrs. Murphy. Jeff Baker as villain Belvedere Flinch takes Little Persia (Becky Crump) hostage during a scene in the play �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 4. 1999 The Coldwater Column By Ron Barch, member, board of directors, C oldwater Watershed Council Imagine putting a canoe into the Little Thomapplc River just below the outlet to Jordan Lake If it were early spring, water levels would be high and your canoe would shoot down stream. As you drift down river, the stream corri­ dor is shaded by mixed hard woods and a sense of seclusion predominates. This upper stretch of the Little Thomapplc is the source of the Coldwater River and a water­ shed that includes three counties and approx. 150 square miles. A watershed is an area of land that drains into a given creek, stream or river. When defining the Coldwater River watershed, one neer > to also consider the smaller bod­ ies of water flow ing into the Coldwater. The major tributaries of the Coldwater are the Little Thomapplc, Duck Creek and Tyler Creek. These tributaries arc joined by an assortment of smaller brooks and drains to form the watershed. Though the term ••watershed" is a new term to many people, its use as a measurement tool for soil and water conservation is increasingly becom­ ing more common. Watersheds arc defined using natural characteristics and arc not restricted by county or township boundaries. The Coldwater River watershed begins in Barry County, includes parts of Ionia and Kent County. When the Coldwater eventu­ ally joins the Thomapplc River below Whitncyvillc Road, it becomes a part of the larg­ er Thomapplc River Watc.shed system. Eventually the Thomapplc flows into the Grand River and both the Coldwater and Thomapplc become a part of the larger Grand River watershed. For every river in Michigan, there is a corresponding watershed. The residents living within the Coldwater River watershed, especially riparian resi­ dents (those living on the river or one of its tributaries) are especially fortunate because the Coldwater is one of the last, best trout streams in Southwestern Michigan. In order for a river system to support a trout popula­ tion, the water quality must be excellent. Streams arc classified into three groups and while most of the Coldwater watershed is classified as a group of two, able to support trout, some areas fall below and others for­ tunately above the group two classification. The types of biotic (living) organisms resid­ ing in a stream or river are a good indicator of water quality, and water quality is a key to measuring the total quality of the envi­ ronment. In 1997 a group of concerned local sportsmen and property owners formed the Coldwater River Watershed Council. Its purpose is to protect and preserve the nat­ ural resources, especially water resources, found within the watershed. Changes in land use, decreasing wild life habitat, urban spraw and increased pres­ sure from human population have all con­ tributed to decreases in the overall environ­ mental quality of the watershed. Members of the Coldwater River Water­ shed Council invite concerned citizens to join them in educating others about the importance of the watershed, protecting the resources currently found within the water­ shed, and restoring resources that have been lost. As we approach the 21st century tough choices and trade-offs will have to be made. One choice is a river choked with sand, silt and nutrients instead of rising trout and cold, clear water. Or perhaps the choice of drained wetlands rather than the sound of redwing blackbirds or an evening flight of wood ducks. If you are interested in helping make these tough choices, call the Coldwater River Watershed Council at 765-3165 or 897-8709. We look forward to hearing from you. Bond refinancing saves district $711,044 The Hastings School District has achieved savings of $338,021 in interest costs by refinancing the final portion of outstanding bonds issued in 1995 to pay for a building and remodeling project that included construction of Star Elementary. 'Hie most recent refinancing mirrors sim- ** ilar action taken last month that generated savings of $373,023, bringing total sav­ ings to $711,044. The refinancing was made possible by favorable interest rates in ...in need of QUALITY PRINTING? Let us give you a quote. J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 616-945-9554 the bond market in the past two months. A total of $14,714,000 in bonds was refi­ nanced altogether. Bonds were previously financed at an interest rate of 5.6 percent; reissued bonds were obtained at 4.5 percent. Clarification: Chad Michael Miller. 26. of Hastings, was arrested and charged Jan. 27 with third offense domestic violence and assault and battery, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Miller is not to be confused with Chad Raymond Miller. 25. of Hastings, who has the same name and is not accused of committing a crime of any sort. Correction: In the Wal-Mart grand opening article. Hasting^ Banner, Thursday, Jan. 28, page 3, the color guard was made up of men from Thoir.jpple VFW Post 7548, Middleville and Hastings Memorial VFW Post 5363, Hastings. LETTERS from our readers... Register your disgust with both political parties To the editor: In a recent issue of the Grand Rapids Press. I read that the Republicans have “professed fealty" to Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott “who is juggling myriad conflicting loyalties.” The "loyalties" cited include the Sena­ tors GOP colleagues, conservative pressure groups, his party, the Senate and history. Nowhere is truth mentioned as one of the loyalties he is juggling. It would appear from this statement that what we have is an entire political body “professing" loyalty to a man that cannot decide to which faction, cause, principle or institution he himself will be loyal. I find it an outrage that none of these “myriad conflicting loyalties" serve the cause of truth or justice that have allegedly been the basis for the whole impeachment process. In the same article. Senator John Chaffee is quoted as saying that Senator Lott has been given "great latitude to wind this thing up with dispatch" and "at the same time doing it in a fair way. and at the same time gening at the truth " Senator Chaffee gets a few more brownie points than Senator Lott, in my opinion. At least he mentioned truth, though it is difficult to ignore the ordering of its priority. On the same page, we have an article rclating to the Senate debate over closeddoor sessions. After evidence and testimony pr.-sented to the public on air and online, th.* audacity of even considering closcddcor sessions, let alone actually holding them, confounds my sensibilities. Further, I read that the Republican leaders are consid­ ering the option of finding the President guilty, indeed, of pcijury and obstruction of justice but not removing him from office, which was the whole point to begin with, some millions of dollars ago. The Democ­ rats, however, are questioning whether the Terrorism happens at home, too To the editor: Our country have been warned of the possibility of terrorism striking this land. Terrorism described in my dictionary is the systematic use of terror, violence and intimidation to achieve an end. Iraq, unable to further tolerate the lack of respect, bad behavior displayed by our weapons inspectors, ousted them, ft is now known we planted among the inspectors spies to spy on Iraq. When Iraq sent home our inspectors, what did the United States and Great Britain do? Bomb buildings they “guessed” may have weapons in them. Bombed a city in Baghdad. A hospital. Killed injured civil­ ians. Killed injured tens of thousand! Iraq soldiers stationed in their barracks. I call such bombing terrorism. One doesn't need to be warned of terror­ ism in our country. There is plenty of going on and it continues, by those against abor­ tion. Doctors arc killed. There is a hit list of doctors to kill. A nurse is maimed for life. A policeman is killed. Many abortion clinics and planned par­ enthood buildings arc bombed. Threats are made. Inflationary language is used to stir up people to cause terrorism. The possibility of terrorists coming to terrorize our country is understandable. Bombing by United States and Great Britain on Iraq isn’t the way to peace. Lastly, King Hussein of Jordan is seri­ ously ill with cancer. Again. I say, as in a letter to editor a while ago, if all rulers were like King Hussein as to his wisdom and understanding as ruler of his country, peace would reign, not bombs. I wish King Hus­ sein the peace he well deserves. I greatly admire him. Justine McLean Hastings District library needed, deserved Dear editor and Barry County communi­ ty: I’d like to share my excitement in regards to the District Library Planning process, which is currently happening in the Hast­ ings community. One day last week, my children and I vis­ ited the Hastik ;s Public Library - where we were happy t< find some of our favorite books, check 6ut a video, and pick up tax forms. Most anportantly, I was thrilled to view the disp ay sketches of the proposed district library building, which will hope­ fully become a reality soon. I left the library with a clear vision of what the district library will mean to my family and the Hastings community. Simply put, the Hastings community needs and deserves this new, spacious dis­ trict library. Our community is growing and so should our library. Our current library structure can no longer accommo­ date the growing needs of this community. The proposed district library would mean more space for books and publications, more computer and Internet access, easier access for those with physical disabilities, and to larger children’s area. For many, our library is a link to the world - through learning, through research through discovery, through promotion of literacy. We, as a community, must help our public library to grow and to thrive and to lead us and our childrer into the 21st cen­ tury. Read the BANNER every week. It’s CONTAGIOUS!!! HastingsBaNNER Many people and families arc moving to this area because Hastings has so much to offer. Letfc make sure the district library is part of the attraction! Please support this very important effort. Get involved! Call or stop in to the Hastings Public Library and find out how you can help make the district library a reality. Liz Lenz, Hastings Township Should city t A Ovison of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic uecobe Vce Pres/deni Stephen Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. 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Barry County has needed a new shelter for years, so a group of nice people formed, the Animal Shelter 2000 Committeoi because the county hasn’t replaced the old shelter. I understand it*k to be built with; donations of money and labor by the good', people of Barry County and anyone else who will help. o That’s good so far. but now I’m confused.’1 The fire bam was built in the Gun Lake^ area in the same manner, and it appears toc have been a very successful project. Now the County Commissioners have^ just imposed the July 13 deadline for rais-J ing the money and the Dec. 31 deadline forb completion of the building. If the Animal) Shelter 2000 Committee fails to meet thet deadlines, is the county going to assume the5 responsibility and meet the same deadlines?^ Come on now. give the committee aq chance! .Bob J. Martin, Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. . t» Will county assume shelter drive? a Write Us A Letter: The City of Marquette recently imptetn In ail rraiaurants within the dry Would communities doing tix. same? Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 proposal is constitutional. Rather belated, I think * I question whether the whole fiasco isfj was. ever has been, or intends to be somi® time in the near future, constitutionals “High crimes and misdemeanors" have tak* cn on the attributes of a snipe hunt and I ant, indignant and offended that hard working) American taxpayers have financed it. I intend to register my disgust with ourcurrent political parties by both persuasion^ by voting strictly for independent party can^ didates in any and all elections for the next) ten years. My only other option is to walk into the office of my nearest elected government official, sing a bar of “Alice’s Restaurant" and walk out. At this point, the latter is the more attractive, and perhaps more effective. Anna DeMott, Hastings, "I don't believe that would be a just onlinance for this line chy of �The Mailings Banner - Thursday February 4. 1999 - Page 5 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY i ORDER FOR SUBSTITUTED SERVICE File No. 99-007-CK WILLIAM ASAKEVICH AND DIANE ASAKEVICH. Plaintiff. va JAMES N. SHAW and UNIVERSAL CONSTRUCTION cVb/« B J CONSTRUCTION Defendant JAMES R. DURANT (P26420) Attorneys for Plaintiffs 5340 Holiday Terrace Kalamazoo. Ml 49009 (•1«) 372-4215 At a session of said court held m the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan on the 6th day of January. 1999 PRESENT HONORABLE JAMES H FISHER. •. Circuit Court Judge On the 30th oay of December. 1998, an action was filed by William Asakevtch and Diane Asake vich. Plaintiffs, against James N Shaw and Uni­ versal Construction d/b/a B J Construction. De­ fendants. in this court to recover for damages un­ der a construction contract Upon hearing and consideration of the Motion a Plaintiffs, attesting to the fact that the Defen­ dants are evading service ot process that there­ fore service upon Defendants of the summons and a copy of the complaint tn this action cannot be otherwise effectuated, and it appearing to the court that the Defendants can best be appraised to the pendency of this action by the publication of this Order in a newspaper IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants James N Shaw and the Universal Construction dfe/a B J Construction, shall serve their answer on James R Durant, attorney for Plaintiffs, whose address is 5340 Hohday Terrace. Kalamazoo. Michigan 49009. answer or take such other ac­ tion as may be permitted ty law on or before the 15th day of February 1999 Failure to comply Wrth this Order may result in a judgment by de­ fault against this Defendant for the relief de­ manded in the Complaint filed in this court I IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order by published once each week with three consecutive weeks (or for such further time as the court may require) in Barry County ' IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first put*cation of this Order be made within 14 days from the date of entry of this Order and that poor to the date of the last publication of a copy of this Order, a copy of this Order be enclosed in a properly sealed envelope, with postage fully prepaid, bearing the return address of Plaintiffs' attorney, and same be deposited in the United States Mail addressed to the Defendants at 8912 Bivins Road. Nashville. Michigan 49073. the Defen­ dants' last known address Honorable James H Fisher James R Durant (P26420) Attorney for Plaintiffs Address 5340 Holiday Terrace Kalamazoo Ml 49009 Phone (616) 372-4215 (2-4) The Nashville Five Plus entertained Sunday at a potluck luncheon to close out the 1999 Winterfest The boys and girts in the band here are Hilma Grace. Jim Allerding. Joe Andrews. Bob Burghdoff, Martha Burghdoff. Pat Burd. Rosie Kuempel and Jim Reed The ChiH Cook-off provided patrons and lasters with something to warm them on a cnaly late January afternoon. Winterfest helps overcome winter ‘blahs’ Another attraction to: children at the Winterfest was a small petting zoo. MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. r Default has been n.ade in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lyle M Huyck' and Janet L fHuyck. Husband and Wife, to First Central Mort­ gage a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 29. 1991 and recorded April 4. 1991 in Liber 513. Page 766. Barry County Records and .1 . The winners of the annual Chili Cook-off at O'Neills Pub were the White Lightning team of (from left) Bill Neill. Michigan Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus and John Jones. kas assigned by mesne assignments to Oewen federal Rank. FSB by an assignment dated Oc­ tober 2/. 1997 and recorded on January 16.1998 by Instrument Number 1006480. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-One Thousand Nme Hundred Eighty-Five and 15/100 Dollars |$51.965.15) including interest at the rate of 9% per annum | Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statues of the State of Michigan, no­ tice is hereby given that the mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or Lome part of ’fiem. at public vendue at the Barry county Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, in Barry Count*. Michigan at 1 00 p m on March 11, 1999 *. The premises are located in the Township of ^arry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described ■I land tn lhe Southwest 1 /4 of Section forth Range 9 West, described as al a point which hes 50 feet off of the I M-43 and on the east and west 1/4 ection 7 which lies 74 72 feet North 3 West from the center of said Sec ! south 37 degrees 22 West 1308 48 >iace of Beginning, thence North 52 degrees 38' West 156 feet, thence North 37 de­ crees 22 East 316 7 feet, thence North 89 de­ grees 10 30’ East 112 teet to lhe Northwesterly right of way line of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railway, thence South 37 degrees 22' West 274 feet on said Northwesterly right of way fine thence South 52 degrees 38' East 66 feet, thence South 37 degrees 22' West 108 45 feet to the point of Beginning The redemption period sHa!1 be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determ*nud abandoned in accordance with MCLA§600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated January 28 1999 DRLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Oewen Federal Bank. FSB. As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 File No 1890068 (2/25) ...in need of quality printing? Bea Beauliel (left) with an unidentified friend, was the chairwoman of this year’s Winterfest celebration, which came off with few hitches despite the lack of snow. NEWS of Your Local Area Can Be Read Each Week in The BANNER. Call us at 945-9554 to Subscribe. Announcer John Rough calls 'em as he sees 'em during the annual winter fashion show at the Sea Shanty. If you see this Lake Odessa lady Let us give you a quote. Alice Morrow J-Ad Graphics at Katie's. SkipBo or church. 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 616-945-9554 : will be held at Forest Lakes Estates on 54 East Zephyrhills, Florida on... wish her a Happy Birthday Feb. 9th. $£m/c. Unity ft ^Riff • : KNB TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES 1998 Tax Return Preparation At Home Service Sunday, Feb 21 • 12 Noon-4 pm 75th 75 'Annual POTLUCK PICNIC1 Meat and drink furnished 7-T t> dish to pass and table serrice । f] Ken Braunschneider. MSA (616) 623-6910 knb@mei.net I �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 4. 1999 Shirley Agnes Anna Hill jElwood D. “Woody’ Wyngarden | VERMONTVILLE - Shirley Agnes Anna Hill, age 59. of Vermontville, passed away Saturday. January 30, 1999. Mrs. Hill was bom June 10. 1939 in Lansing, the daughter of Sheri and Loretta (Tortou) Wicker. She is survived by her husband. Jimmie; son. Welsey A. Hill of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; three grandchildren; sisters. Pat Holmes of Grand Ledge. Angie Brown of Lansing; brothers, Dick Wicker. Lyle Wicker, Gary Wicker. Roger Wicker and Jeff Wicker all of Lansing. Funeral Services were held Wednesday. February 3. 1999 at Pray Funeral Home. Daniel Smith officiated. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. More Obituaries on Page 17 TAVARES, FLORIDA - Elwood D. 'Woody” Wyngarden, age 65, of Tavares. Florida, passed away Friday, January 15. 1999. Mr. Wyngarden was the retired Vice President of marketing for Hospital Purchasing Service. Mr. Wyngarden was bom in Zeeland, Michigan, he moved to Central Florida in 1997. He was a member of Elks Lodge and Masonic Lodge and AMVETS He was a Navy v"~an of the Korean War. Mr. Wyngarden is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons. Ronald of Largo, Jeffrey of Williamston; daughter, Lisa Renaud of Orlando; brother. Dwight of Zeeland; sisters, Anna Mae VandeVusse of Grand Rapids, Jane L. Heinz of Fountain Hills. Arizona, and Norma Raterink of Zeeland; six grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Directors, Tavares. Florida .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... FLEAM VBTEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Loccy Road, Dowling, Ml 49050 Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 75B-3O2I church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 00 am.. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m., Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School .« 10:00 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 pan.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 pm. Sunday MaiscfN 00 a m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 4:00 - 4:30 p.m 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowlir* Pastor DeAnn Dobbs. Phone 616­ 721-8077 Sunday morning wor­ ship 10:30 a.m. Nuncry provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day night service with live band 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services. 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday 7.-00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. THORNAPFLE VALLEY CHURCH ST. ANDREWS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E. Bond St (Hast­ ings Church oF God Building) 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used al all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev. David T Hustwick. vicar at 948-9604. St AndrewY is a part of the Indepen­ dent /.nglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. W ELCOME CORNERS U .tTED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Ha- tgs. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday. 9:00 a.m.; Rev. Ken Vaught; 11 00 a.m.: Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m. for all ages. 4-H. Mon­ days 6 30 to 8 00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY*: Sunday. 5:00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.; freewill of­ fering. Wc welcome you to our church family with the warmth of ChristY Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd.. 1 mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. • Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Y'our Faith; 5:30 p m. Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224; 6:30 p m - Bible Study for all EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the WbrldHide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center Street (corner of S. Broadway and W Center). Church Office (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Christian Educat-on 10 a.m.; Nursery Available at IQa.m. Youth Theater Play and Potluck-RESCHEDULED for Sun­ day. Jan 17 4 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 U'est Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship 11 a.m.. P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. f 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m . 9:55 a m. and 11 20 a m. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m., Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for *!• services. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley, Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours. Wed./Thun. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am.. Sunday School; 10:45 a m Morning Worship Wednesday b 45 p.m Warriors (grades K-5th); Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6-12th). Thursday 7.00 p.m: Prayer Meeting (Child care provided). ST. MATTHIAS ANGLCAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058. Father Jeny McGovern, Of­ ficiant. Sunday afternoon Mass 3:00 p.m. - 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For questions call 948­ 9437. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries, Pastor Aaron Welch - Music; Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9:30 a m. for children and adults. Morning Worship Service. 11 00 a m.. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday - Family Night 6 00 p.m., Awana. Jr. & Sr. High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer. Thursday A M. - WomenY Bible Study. Thursday P.M. - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study. Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 . HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St , Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, childrenY min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m Y'outh meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High This informationonwrship senices is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches & these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan i HASTINGS - Maxwell B. Williams, age 83, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, January 28. 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom April 12, 1913 in Artie West Virginia, the son of Henry and Hattie (Mole) Williems. He attended school in Artie. West Virginia, and moved to Hastings in 1952. Mr. Williams worked for the E.W. Bliss Company for 27 years and retired in 1976. He was a publ.'hed song writer as well as a musician, playing many instruments. He was also an artist. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Patricia J. (DeMood) Williams of Hastings; daughter, Diane (Larry) Wariand of Toledo, Ohio; son, Terry Williams of Battle Creek; grandson. Freddy Williams of Battle Creek; step-daughter. Bondy King of Grand Rapids; step-son. Larry Hurt of Wyoming; sisters. Suriia Stover and Cannel Stover both of West Virginia. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or Michigan Heart Association. Graveside Services for Mr. Williams were held Monday, February 1, 1999 at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 8799 Gull Road, Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243; 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiration. Minister Rev. Maria Barccwski; Co-Ministcr Rev. Gerre Parker. Time: 10:15 a.m. Healing Service; 11 00 a.m. Celebration. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Sunday Services: Bible Classes 10 am., Worship II am. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman, Pastor. Phone 945­ 2931. Bible Survey on videos in tlie home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Bollwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor, Rev. Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sun­ day - 9:45 a.m Sunday School. 10:45 a.m Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. K*d s quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day, 6:30 p.m., KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday. 9 00 am . Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further informa­ tion call the church office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St. Hastings Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945­ 9414. Sunday. Feb. 7 - 800 A 10.45 am Worship; 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). Thursday. Feb. 4 - 700 pm Aduh Catech . 7.00 p.m. Teen AA/NA. Saturday. Feb. 6 - 9:30 a m Catech 3; 8:00 p.m. NA Monday. Feb. 1 - 7 00 p m . Women of Faith. Tuesday. Feb. 9 900 am. GGR Conference; 700 p.m.. Education Committee; 7:00 p.m., Stephen S/S; 7:30 p m.. Overeaters Anon. Wednesday. Feb 10 - 10:00 a.jn. Word watchers HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr BufTord W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education. Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist. Church phone: (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 11:00 am Worship Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age 4, and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. WEDNESDAYS 4 30 p m Pio­ neer Clubs THURSDAYS: 5:00 p.m. Youth Handbells. 6:30 p.m. Adult Handbells; 7:30 p.m. Chan­ cel Choir. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49051 (616)945-5463 G Kent Kriler. Pastor Deborah L Sisson, Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. NoahY Ark PreSchool Sun. Jan 31 - 900 an Tradmotul Wonhip Service; 9:20 us Children's Church for pre-school­ ers through 2nd graders • Church Li­ brary; 10.00 am Coffee Hour • In the Dining Room; 10:10 am. Sunday School for all Ages; 11:20 am. Con­ temporary Worship Service, 11 40 am. Childrens Church for pre-schoolers through 2nd graders - Church Library. The 9 00 Sen ice is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220 Nursery is provided during both Senices No Youth Fellow­ ship activities this evening Samantha Jo Dulyea MORLEY, MICHIGAN - Samantha Jo Dulyea, 21 day infant daughter of Nicholas A Kathy Dulyea. formerly of Hastings and Woodland, pasaed away Saturday, January 30. 1999 at Mecosta General Hospital ie Big Rapids. Samantha Jo was com January 7, 1999 in Lakeview, the daughter of Nicholas M. A Kathy (Puniey) Dulyea. The family is currently living in Morley, Michigan. Samantha Jo is survived by her parents, Kathy A Nicholas Dulyea of Morley, Michigan; brother, Michael Dulyea of Motley, Michigan; maternal grandparents, James A Sharon Puniey of Woodland, paternal grandfather A step-grandmother, Don A Kathy Dulyea of White Cloud, Michigan; paternal grandmother. Billie Malatt of Butting Springs, West Virginia; aunts, uncles A cousins. Private family visitation was at the Wren Funeral Home. Private family services were conducted. Burial was at Hastings Rivetside cemetery Baby land. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Wilson (Brownie) Guernsey CHILLICOTHE, MISSOURI Wilson (Brownie) Guernsey, age 79. of Chillicothe, Missouri, left this world on December 20.1998 in Chillicothe. He was bom on Match 27, 1919 in Ionia Township, the son of Ambrose and Iva (Peacock) Guernsey, he attended school in Freeport and at the age of 22 was inducted into the Army of the United States on April 3,1941 at Kalamazoo. For the 2-1/2 years that he served, he was a Private First Class, Corps of military Police. He was given an honorable discharge at Lawson General Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia on September 17,1943. Brownie was a fanner in Irving Township for over 30 years and in the 50's was a Wood School Board member. After retirement he lived in Hastings, Stanton, Mancelona, and for the last few years, Chillicothe, Missouri. On November 8.1941, he was united in marriage to Wanda Pearl Barnes, who survives. Mr. Guernsey was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose (1972). Iva (1995); brothers, Harland (1976). Eugene (Bud) (1997); and daughter, Barbara Ellen (1975). He is survived by daughters, Ms. Anita Proctor (Battle Creek). Mrs. Ralph (Sharon) Brewer, Lawton, Mrs. Duane (Donna) Priddy. Midland, Mrs Robert (Rebecca) Wilcox, Hastings. Mrs. Lennie (Bonnie) Caudill, Dunedin, Florida; sons, Wilson (Kaye Waddle) Guernsey, and Robert (Leslie Hart) Guernsey; brothers, Louis and Mike Guernsey of Hastings and sister. Lauretta (John) Balyeat of Hastings; 15 grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Florence of Chillicothe. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place, and cremains will be interned in lhe family plot in Irving Cemetery, Middleville in the early summer. Memorials may be made to Battle Creek Veterans Affairs, Medical Center. 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek. Michigan 49016. Attention to Margaret Tnrnick. Chief. Voluntary Service for the Veterans Independence Program. Alvin C. Barker Bernard L. Foote Maxwell B. Williams HASTINGS • Bernard L. Foote, age 59. of Hastings, passed away Sunday, January 31. 1999 at his residence. He was bom April 3, 1939 in Hastings, the son of Robert and Mabie (Setter) Foote. He attended Hastings Public school and the Ann J. Kellogg school in Bank Creek. He loved the outdoors, fishing and being at the summer cottage, he was a collector of many things, he was an avid reader, especially birds and animals, as well as local history. Mr. Foote is survived by his parents, Robert and Mabie Foote of Hastings; sister, Janet (Gary) Reigler of Grand Ledge; two nephews. Perry Reigler of Hoik and Dennis (Kathy) Reigler of Holland; niece and nephew. Jennifer and Aaron Reigler. Memorials can be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Funeral and Committal Services were held Wednesday. February 3. 1999 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Michael Anton officiated. Burial was al Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Vicky L Hokanson HASTINGS - Mrs. Vicky L. Hokanson, age 43, of Hastings, passed away Monday, February 1. 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Hokanson was bom November 11. 1955 in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Doyle & Suzanne (Kindleberger) Bigler. She was raised in the El Paso area and attended schools there, graduating in 1974 from Eastwood High School. She later attended Kellogg Community College school of nursing receiving her Registered Nursing Degree in 1988. She had moved to the Cloverdale area in 1980 from South Dakota. Vicky married Bryce A. Hokanson on March 18, 1982. She was employed at Pennock Hospital for IS yean. Mrs. Hokanson is survived by her husband, Bryce; daughter, Traci (Randy) Bowerman of Middleville; two step-sons, Matthew Hokanson of Hastings, and Eric Hokanson of Plainwell; five grandchildren; mother A step-father, Suzanne (Roger) Adams of Cloverdale; father A step­ mother, Doyle (Carmen) Bigler of El Paso, Texas; brother. Chuck (Cindy) Bigler of Hastings; two half brothers. Ivan (Veronica) Bigler, and Allan (Patty) Bigler all of El Paso, Texas; two step-brothers, Rick (Janet) Adams of Arlington, Texas, and Brad Adams of El Paso, Texas; two step-sisters, Debbie (Bryon) Fisher, and Connie (Lindal) Francis all of Amarillo, Texas; maternal grandmother, Pauline Scholten of Kalamazoo. Funeral Services for Vicky will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial will be in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made io Pennock Foundation. | COLDWATER from lhe West Berlin Wesleyan Church: and he and his wife then spent eight months after his retirement as missionaries in Sierra Leone, West Africa. He married the former Pauline Stairs on September 2. 1933. in Hastings. They just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in September of 1998. He is survived by his wife. Pauline Barker of Coldwater, daughter. Kathryn Ann (Dwayne) Cartner of Coldwater, two sons, Gary (Dorothy) Barker of Coldwater and Reverend Daniel (Joyce) Barker of Kendallville. Indiana; ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Friday, January 22, 1999 at the Wesleyan Church of Coldwater with Dr. Ronald D. Kelly, district superintendent of the Western Michigan District Wesleyan Church in Hastings officiating. Burial has* taken place at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be made to the Wesleyan Medical Fellowship. Arrangements were made by Putnam Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Violet B. Robinson,] age 94, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, ] February 2, 1999 at Thomapplc Manor. j She was bom on July 14, 1904 in Coals } Grove, the daughter of Thomas and Rose < (Hamp) Rodebaugh. She graduated from Hastings High * School and Barry County Normal in 1922. 1 She married Elmer Robinson on August 3 4. 1928. » . Mrs. Robinson taught school in Barry County for nine years, and was an Accountant for Bonnet and Gown Clothing Store for sixteen years and retired in 1966 Her memberships included First United Methodist Church, Thomapplc Garden Club, Methodist Church Circles. She enjoyed floral arranging, fishing and hunting. She is survived by her husband, Elmer Robinson of Hastings, and nephew. Roderick (Edith) Ward *>f Hastings. Visitation will be held Friday, February 5, 1999 at 12:00 noon until service time. Funeral and Committal services will be held Friday, February 5, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Bufford C. Coe officiating. Interment will take place at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Agnes Catherine McPharlin HASTINGS • Agnes Catherine Howard Kelly McPharlin, age 84, nf Hastings, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 1999 at Thomapplc Manor in Hastings. She was bom May 15. 1914 in Lake Linden. Michigan, the daughter of Lee and Jennie (Withercll) Howard. Mrs. McPharlin graduated from Hastings High School, attended Western Michigan University. Barry County Normal, graduate of Central Michigan University, University of Michigan Graduate School, Doctoral work al Wayne State University. Mrs. McPharlin taught Kindergarten in Reed City, Lansing, Dearborn, Louisville, Kentucky and Riverforest, Illinois. She was married to Hany James Kelly Jr. in 1943. Mr. Kelly died in 1963. She married Edward McPharlin in 1971 and he died in 1998. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Barry County Democratic Party, Barry County Historical Society, she founded the American Association of University Women in Barry County. She spent most of her life working for the rights of Women and Children. Mrs. McPharlin is survived by her son, Patrick J. Kelly; grandchildren, Margaret J. Kelly and Peter S. Kelly all of Grand Rapids; step-children. Agnes Karas of Hastings, and Michael McPharlin of Grand Rapids; step>grandchildren, Jason, Jordan and Lindsey Karas of Hastings. Cremation has taken place and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Lackawanna, New York Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. • Reverend Alvin Cl Barker, age 86. of Coldwater, passed awayy Tuesday. January 19, 1999 at theCommunity Health Center of Brandl] County. He was bom February 18, 1912, im Coldwater, lhe son of Floyd G. and Ruth] (Bell) Barker He graduated from Hastings. High School and in 1935 he graduated* from Houghton College in Houghton.* New York. Reverend Barker was a pastor for 43' years. He was at the Coldwater Wesleyan; Church for eight years and spent 45 years; as district treasurer at the Western: Michigan District Wesleyan Church in; Hastings. Reverend Barker retired in 1978' Ivo P. Alles HASTINGS - Ivo P. Alles, age 74. of Hastings, passed away on Monday, February I, 1999 at the St. Louis Medical Center in Port St. Louis, Florida. He was bom on September 25, 1924 in Washington Township. Indiana, the son of» Phillip and Freida (Riedy) Alles. He graduated in Washington Center, Indiana. Mr. Alles worked for M A M Gear Conpany as a Sales Representative for the state of Michigan, and retired in 1985. He and his wife, Virginia lived six months in Florida and six months in Michigan; he loved boating and playing bridge. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, was a past Commodore of High Tide “Yacht Club in Jensen Beach, Florida, and served in the Army during wwn. He was preceded in death by sister, Phyllis Hennas; brothers, Herbal Alles, Paul Alles, and Joseph Alles. He is survived by his wife. Virginia Alles of Hastings; daughter, Karen McCausey of Hastings; son, John Alles of Zeeland; sister, Patty Laux Bryant of Indiana; brothers, Devon Alles of New Haven, and Dale Alles of Roanoke, Indiana. Memorial services will be held Wednesday. February 10, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings, Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Interment will be at Ml. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Funeral arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 4. 1999 - Page 7 GR Symphony concert to be geared to families Edith McClelland to turn 80 Feb. 9 Wallaces to mark 40th anniversary Harvaths to observe 25th anniversary Clyde and Nancy Wallace of Bellevue will celebrate their 40th wedding anniver­ sary of Feb. 6, they were married on Feb. 6. 1959 at Bellevue United Methodist Church. Clyde is retired from local 445 Electrical Works Union; Nancy is retired from Felpausch at Pcnnficld. They have four chil­ dren Randy and Kenny Wallace and Tina Parsons of Bellevue and Danny Wallace of Battle Creek and they have 11 grandchil­ dren. They arc planning a trip to Florida. Jim and Carol Harvath of Hastings will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniver­ sary. They were married on Feb. 2, 1974 in Hastings. The couple has five children, Rodney. Jamie, Angie. Melissa and Jessie. They also ha» e five grandchildren. We love you mom and dad. Here we arc after all these years, face to face, heart to heart and here we arc with another bridge to cross, face to face, heart to heart and we’ve loved each other from the start and here we stand after all these years. Edith McClelland will be 80 years young on Tuesday. Feb. 9. 1999. Her six daughters, their spouses and families’join in wishing her a wonderful day! We invite you to send your birthday wishes to her at: 220 Middle Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. Sigfried Johnson will be 100 Feb. 14 Sigfried Johnson, one of the oldest for­ mer sheriffs (Ingham County), will be cele­ brating his 100th birthday Sunday, Feb. 14, at Thomapplc Manor, where he is a resi­ dent. v At the celebration, members of the Ing­ ham County Sheriff Dept, will make a pre­ sentation honoring his many years of ser­ vice and make him an honorary deputy. Channel 6 in Lansing will film the event for its unsung heroes segment, which airs dur­ ing the evening news. Birthday greetings for Sigfried Johnson should be addressed to him at 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Ml 49058. Music geared for families will be the fo­ cus Sunday afternoon, Feb. 28. when lhe Tltomapplc Arts Council of Barry County brings the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra to Hastings. The local performance is set for 3 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 28. at Central Auditorium. 509 S Broadway 'This is the 13th annual presentation of tl»e symphony by die local Arts Council, and lhe event "will feature music geared toward die whole family, entertaining for young and oki alike." said Lyn Briel, man­ aging director of the Arts Council. Due in part to the Sue Drummond Edu­ cational Fund and a grant from lhe Michi­ gan Humanities Council, the Arts Council will be able to offer free admission for all students 18 and under. (Students 12 and un­ der must be accompanied by an adult). Tickets will be available at lhe door. Adult admission is SI2 per person. Tickets for senior citizens are S10 each. John Vanneau, associate conductor of the Grand Rapids Symphony, will conduct the orchestra during the Hastings program. This is his 14th season with the symphony. Varineau is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of classical music lovers and he brings this infectious enthusiasm to students throughout West Michigan, ac­ cording to a press release. Trained as a clarinetist, Varineau attended Michigan Slate University, the University of Wyoming and the Yale School of Mu­ sic. He teaches clarinet at Calvin College and is the music director of the Jubal Brass of Grand Rapids and an active freelance conductor. Varineau has made two recordings with ll»c Grand Rapids Symphony and three with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. The Grand Rapids Symphony was founded as a volunteer group of community । lake Odessa N€UUS | The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congressional Church will meet Wednes­ day. Feb. 10, at I p.m. in the. church dining room. Dema Wright of Vermontville will make her annual appearance to bring the ladies another of her creative programs. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meqj at 7:30 p.m. Thurlby, Feb. 11, at Lake Manor. Lyle Dickiqsqn pF Onaway — Bennett-Miller to be wed Feb. 20 Amanda Bc.inctt, daughter of Dick Ben­ nett of Dowling and Vicki Wilbur of Char­ lotte will be united as one with Eugene Miller, son of Sharon and Keith Miller, cur­ rently in Mio, but from Hastings, on Feb. 20, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Heritage Hills Bible Church on M-66 in Assyria by Pastor Mac McDonald. < //j .iiH,iw I- mvA/oci Holland-Kenyon plan to wed July 10 The parents of Chellc Holland and the children of Ken Kenyon delightfully announce their engagement. Chellc Holland of Allegan, is the daugh­ ter of Bob and Pat McCollum of Hastings and the late Jeff Holland of Paris. Texas. Ken Kenyon of Delton, is the father of Steven. Scott and Kenny and the son of the late Arion and Doris Kenyon. The bride-to-be attended Thomapplc Kellogg Schools and graduated from Hast­ ings Area Schools and Anderson Universi­ ty. Currently she is employed by Allegan County F.I.A. The future groom is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and currently is employed by Bradford White Corporation. The couple will unite in marriage July 10. 1999. Slocums to observe 65th anniversary William Slocum celebrated his 9!sl birthday on Feb. I. He was bom and raised in Barry County. He is retired from the Hastings Manufactunng Company. William and Sarah also will be celebrat­ ing their 65th wedding anniversary on Feb. 10. If you would like to w ish Bill a happy birthday and the couple a happy anniver­ sary you may send cards to them. Calden, *e «w of the McDonald's rcs^manj chain. The society has fallen heiq^o many items from the Masonic Temple, which is vacat­ ing the premises above the Qoanc Building, where they have been housed since the tall brick structure was built in .1904, with the upper rooms built to the Masonic specifica­ tions. The Bonanza Bugle will be published this month. Another event is the annual Valen­ tine Dinner at lhe Depot to be held Friday, Feb. 12. Reservations are to be made by­ calling Lynd?. Cobb at. 374-7518. Price of the meal is $8 per person. The Lake Odessa Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Depot/Museum. Mike Hook of Hastings will bring one of his Lincoln programs. There are new people at each meeting and often someone present can be of help to them right away in their searching. Word of mouth and a Website are the chief ways people in Lansing or Muskegon or points between hear about the society, which is starting its third year. Central United Methodist Church^ Edu­ cation Committee has announced its spring session of “Wonderful Wednesdays,” to which children of the community are invit­ ed. The classes are after school from about 3:30 until 4:30 or so. The first session will be on March 3 running through April, clos­ ing with a skating party. Roger and Bernice Hamp returned from Florida to their Morrison Lake home because of her mother’s being confined to a Hastings nursing facility since breaking her hip. On Sunday past. Laura Allen’s brother, Edward Lane, turned 96. On the same day his older sister, Gladys Barbeau of Onekema, turned 97. Anyone driving toward the cast on cithei side of the sunset hour last Saturday was treated to a spectacle in the sky. There has been much publicity about January having a rare “Blue Moon." There were two full moons in the month — on Jan. 2 and 31. However the sky was more clear on Satur­ day toward dusk s? the viewing was better than on Sunday, the 31st. The moon appeared in the northeast as a huge flat disk well above the horizon With the sun at one’s back and the moon iu the front, the musicians in 1929 and became fully pro­ fessional in 1973. Now comprising 41 salaried and approximately 60 part-time musicians, the ensemble has earned lhe es­ teem of audiences and peers, according to a press release. The orchestra has earned praise nationwide for musical excellence as well as effective staff and community lead­ ership. Chairing the Hastings concert for the Arts Council are Kathy Crane and Pat Johnson. New this year will be an "Afterglow­ wine and cheese tasting party, immediately following the concert, at Jonny Conoon's Italian Eatery There is a S20 per person charge for lhe Aftergtow and reservations or more information about die "after the sym­ phony" event may be obtained by calling Conoon’s at 945-0100. LEGAL NOTICE driving was a pleasure. The moon was miss­ ing only a sliver from being a full moon on Saturday. February will have no full moon but come March, there will again be a Blue Moon on March 2 and 31. The Mathais Alien exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum closed Sunday, Jan. 31, after being open since mid-October. Reports are that attendance was excellent during the entire run of the show. He was a local artist who painted many works of pop*. 4 pie at work, especially in farm work. To landlubbers, it was a surprise to sec paint­ ings of horses or oxen pulling sailing ves­ sels ashore in the Netherlands and in Spain after making their day^ catch of fish. Some of his farm scenes were done on the Lock farms at Ada Drive in the Forest Hills area when that was still farm land. Shari Peacock Noyce of Clarksville was guest flautist for the Chance! Choir of Cen­ tral UM Church on Sunday. Boy Scout and Girl Scout members and leaders, past and present, will be recog­ nized on Sunday, Feb. 7. The Michigan Calendar of Events lists the Mackinaw Mush, Dog Sled Races at Mackinaw City on Saturday. On the same day there are to be snowmobile races at Sault Stc. Marie. On Sunday, Mackinac Island will have its Winter Festival, as will Ludington. The Almanac states that on Feb. 4 we will have 10 hours nine minutes of daylight which is quite a change from Jan. I with nine hours eight minutes. There is to be an annular eclipse of the sun on Feb. 16, visi­ ble in the South Atlantic, the South Pacific and Antartica. * The Lansing State Journal on Tuesday carried a story of the honor that went to Dean Hyde, manager of the Middleton Farmers’ Elevator. This gesture came from the MidAmerica Crop Production Associa­ tion's Water Guardian Award for 1998-99 at their 60th annual winter trade show and conference in Lansing. Dean and wife Jean live in their new ranch house at the end of Bliss Road on crop land they had owned for years alongside 1-96. He is former president of Lakewood School Board and a director of Union Bank. This award recognizes firms that project a positive image by pro­ moting environmental concerns for water quality and protection. Punxatawney Phil did not sec his shadow in his morning trip out of his den in Penn­ sylvania on Tuesday morning. Reports arc that his prediction has been accurate only six times of the past 20 years. We shall sec if we have yet a mild winter or severe weather for the rest of the winter. St. Edward’s Church has announced its Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 2, and is ask­ ing crafters to rent a space. State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No. 99-22525-SE Estate of ANGELA HOPE SCHANTZ, de­ ceased Social Security No 371-88-8291 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your merest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE: On January 22. 1999 m the Probate Courtroom. Hastings Michigan, before Honorable Richard H Shaw. Judge of Probate a hearing was held on the petition of Scott W. Schantz, Sr., requesting that he be appointed Personal Representative of the Estale of Angela Hope Schantz, who lived at 5717 Dowling Road. Nashvifee. Michigan 49073. and who (feed on No­ vember 7. 1998. and on February 24. 1999. at 10.-00 a.m tn the Probate Courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H Shaw, Judge of Probate, a hearing wif be held on the petition of Scott W Schantz. Sr. requesting that the hers at law of the decedent of determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that an dams against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate c~urt and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Date 1-27-99 David A. Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS & DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Scott W Schantz. Sr 1655 Hammond Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (2/4) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt any Information we obtain will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra K Miller, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to AAA Mortgage & Financial Corporation. Mort­ gagee. dated November 14. 1996. and recorded on November 26. 1996 in Uber 679. on Page 382. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CONTI­ MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assignee by an assignment dated November 14. 1996 which was recorded on May 23. 1997. in Uber 695. on Page 510. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Nme Hundred Fifty-Three and 57/100 dollars ($41.953 57). in­ cluding interest at 12 300% per annum Ad­ justable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 5/19 and 11/19 of each year Under the power of sale contained in sa*d mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml. at 1 DO pm. on February 25. 1999 Sard premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 5 of the E W Bliss Re-Plat of the City, for­ merly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof excepting the Last 4 feet, which together with the West 4 feet of Lot 6 ad­ joining is for the use of the adjoining property for a joint dnveway. City of Hastings Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 14. 1999 CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. PC Attorneys for CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms M> 48025 File #98076941 (2/11) Anna Sylvester observes 90 years Guess who’s turning 95? Anna (Nee) Sylvester! Anna was bom in Ireland on Feb I, 1904. A special Mass of Intention was given at St. Rose. Saturday, Jan. 30, at 4:30 p.m. Anna would love to receive cards and letters from family and friends. Send them to: 515 N. Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058. John Varineau Lydia Burchett turns 95 Feb. 6 Lydia Burchett will be 95 on Saturday. Feb. 6. Calls or cards will brighten her day. Her husband of 71 years, their six children and their spouses will help her celebrate this special day at their home I �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 4. 1999 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESOENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board ol Appeals will conduct a pubhc hearing for the foltowing TABLED CASE NO. V-58-98 - Mart Penning­ ton, (applicant); Kathryn Nickerson, (property owner). LOCATION: At 498 W Hckocy Road on the South side of Hickory Road between Uldricks Road and E Shore Drive in Section 29. Hastings Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a house and detached garage closer to the road right of way than allowed in the RL-1 zoning dis­ trict CASE NO. V-1-88- Richard L Patterson, (ap­ plicant). LOCATION: On the East side of East Shore Dr across from 11166 East Shore Dr on Crooked Lake off Sprague Rd in Sec 7. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building larger than 1020 sq ft (requesting a 24x60 fl -1440 sq ft) in the RL2 zoning district CASE NO. V-2-W - David A. Campbell (ap­ plicant); Barbara J. Morris, (property owner). LOCATION: At 11006 Wildwood Rd (pnvtfe portion) on the North rude off Wildwood Rd in Sec 8. Orangeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting the following three vanances 1) to erect a deck 12x20 ft closer to the front lol line than allowed (requesting to be 28 ft.). 2) to erect an addition 6 ft. -10 inches x7 fl • 10 inches closer to the sideyard tnan allowed (re­ questing to be 2 4 ft. and closer because sideyard runs at an angle, and 3) to erect a 2nd story to an existing 22 6 ft. x 28 4 ft. attached garage CASE NO. V-3-W ■ Philip and Cathy Curtis, (applicants). LOCATION: At 6816 Solomon Rd on the East side of the road between Garbow and Crane Rds in Sec 9. Irving Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance on an ex­ isting detached accessory building that is doser to the rear lot hne than allowed (requesting to be 3.5 ft at the North comer and 3.9 ft. al the South comer). MEETING DATE: February 16. 1999 TIME: 7 30 P.M PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed at 616-948-4820 The variance applications are available for pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St, Hastings. MtoHgan 49058 during the hours of 8 am. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p m ). Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further in­ formation The County of Barry wil provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to lhe County of Barry Individuals with cksabWbes requiring auxAwy aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hast­ ings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 DebbieS Smith. Bar.y County Clerk (2/4) -------------------- ... t. Got a sports story? Call 945-9554 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by RODRICK A SWINEHART and DONNA M SWINEHART, hus­ band and wrte. whose address is 4750 Cordes Road. Delton. Michigan 49046 to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farm­ ers Home Administration (now known as Rural Development). United Slates Department of Agri­ culture. with an office being located at 3469 E Grand River Avenue. Howell. ’Michigan 48843, the Mortgagee, dated July 24. 1990 and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on July 25. 1990 m Liber 502 of Barry County Records on Pages 941 through 945. inclusive and by reason of such default the Mortgage due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be uue at the date of this notee. for principal and interest. the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND WE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE AND 37/100 ($69,183 37) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now re­ maining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, wliereby the power of sale contained m said Mortgage has become operative Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mort­ gage and in pursuance of the statute m such case made and provided, the said Mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein de­ senbed or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east entrance *o the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse at 220 W State Street in the City of Hastings and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court m and for said County, on Thursday. Feb 11. 1999 at 1 00 o'clock, local time, in the afternoon of said day. and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mort­ gage together with 9.25 percent interest, legal costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and in­ surance that said Mortgage does pay on or prior to the date of said sale, which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wrt Lands and premises situated in the Township of Hope. County of Barry and State of Michi9®n Commencing at the Northeast corner of Waildorff Road and Cordes Drive as shown in the Plat of Roy K Cordes Subdivision in Section 28. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 14 in County Records, and running thence along the Northerly hne of Cordes Dnve as shown in said plat, the following courses: South 89*26' East 317.8 feet, thence South 77*02’ East 389 7 feet thence East 177 00 feet; thence North 72*00' East 389 9 feet; thence East 110.1 feel to the true point of beginning; thence Nonh 250 feet; thence East 90.5 feet; thence South 75*51' East 34.5 feet; thence South 250 feet to the North line of Cordes Drive, thence North 75*51' West 34.5 feet along said street line; thence West 90.5 feet along said street !me to the point of beginning. The redemption period Shan be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned In which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information ob­ tained will be used for that purpose. For further information with regard to this fore­ closure contact the local office of Rural Develop­ ment (formerly Farmers Home Administration). Attention Community Development Manager, 3334 Edgewood Road. P.O. Box 129, Berrien Springs. Michigan 49103. telephone (616) 471­ 9111. Dated January 11. 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now Rural De­ velopment). United States Department of Agricul­ ture. Mortgagee Robert J. Zrtta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee SCHEUERLE & ZITTA 300 Washington Street P.O Box 212 Grand Haven. Ml 49417 (616)842-1470 (2/4) To My Friends in Barry County Ann landers Lay off kids Dear Ann Landers: My husband and 1 retired to Florida a few years ago. leaving our three grown children back in our home­ town up north. Wc arc having a wonderful life, and my husband is as happy as a lark. I should also be happy. Everything here is great. The weather is beautiful. Wc are en­ joying good health and have met some lovely people. Wc both do some volunteer work, so please do not assume we arc self­ ishly wasting our lives. The problem is our children. They aren’t kids anymore, but each of them is in trou­ ble. One daughter is married and ‘‘no longer in love " She has a boyfriend. Another daughter is living with a younger man I know she’ll have to support for the rest of her life because he doesn’t believe in work. She also has his two teenagers living with them. Another daughter is going through a miserable divorce. She has a son who will surely end up in jail again if he isn’t there already. 1 should be having the time of my life, but there) is such a sadness around me that 1 fight it daily. 1 don’t know what to do, Ann. All these trouNed adult children are getting the best of me. I try to hide my anxiety from my husband because I don't want him to be as miserable as I am. What do I do, Ann? Please throw me a lifeline. HeavyHearted in the Palms. Dear H.H.: First, you should discuss with your husband what is going on with the children. They’re his, too, you know. It will help to have his support. Next, you need some counseling to help you copc with your anxiety. (An anti-depressant could be a great help.) Your counselor will explain that you arc not responsible for the lives of your adult children. It is time to let them untangle their own messes and grow up. It may be diffi­ cult not to become involved in their prob­ lems, but it could be the biggest favor you will ever do for them. In the meantime, you deserve to enjoy your retirement years. Don’t let your children spoil them for you. Ageless love Dear Ann Landers: I was especially in­ terested in your letter from a couple who were celebrating their 50th wedding an­ niversary after all those years of holding hands as they strolled. When 1 was 15 years old, I started hold­ ing hands with my Dale - in church, yet! Some of the more prissy members of the church informed us that “nice young people do not hold hands in church,” but we con­ Henry Lee Laymancc, Hastings and Cheryl Lynn Kirby, Hastings. Kenneth Robert MacKenzic, Woodland and Andrea Marie Simon, Woodland. Floyd Miles Sawdy, Middleville and Dawn Marie Wiest, Middleville. Todd Dwayne Porritt, Hastings and Cindy Kay Hammond, Hastings. Timothy James O’Neill. Hastings and Diane Michelle Berrones. Hastings. Richard William Dieterman, Delton and Kathy Jo Keller. Delton. Jimmy Dane Vcrus, Hastings and Gina Marie Brady, Hastings. Peter Adrian TenHaaf, Jr., Middleville and Kathy Jo Bugbcc, Middleville. A very special "Thank You" for 27 wonderful years in the Barry County Clerk's Office. I truly appreciated my retirement party, the flowers, gifts, telephone calls and cards. You all made me feel very special. Advertise in tinued to do it anyway. Wc held hands as we walked, held hands when we talked and held hands when we did anything together ’ celebrated my 86th birthday last No­ vember. and Dale was 88 in October Wc have been holding hands for more than 72 years, from 1927 to 1999 - and loving every minute of‘it. Wc also hold hands when wc arc eating al the table, when wc give thanks for our food, in church and even in bed. Wc were married in 1934. and we’re still very much in love. Well. Ann Landers, can anyone top this? - L.B.D. in Lynnwood. Wash. Dear L.B.D.: I doubt it. You two lovebirds win first prize. Role model Dear Readers: Several weeks ago. I printed a touching poem called “When You Thought I Wasn't Looking." It was about the lessons a child learns by watching his or her parents. I just discovered that the author of this piece is Mary Rita Schilkc Korzan The poem was copyrighted in 1980 and was inspired by the author's mother, Blanche Montogmcjy Schilkc. She must be a won­ derful roic model for her daughter to honor her in such a loving way, and I am pleased to be able to give creJ:t where it's due. Divorce help Dear Readers: I just read a terrific booklet entitled “Stepping Back From Anger." The booklet was printed by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers to help parents protect their chil­ dren from some of the harmful effects of di­ vorce. Here is an excerpt.: Every year, more than I million Ameri­ can couples get divorced. For those men and women, it is often the most emotionally exhausting and expensive experience they will ever have. For their children, it can be even worse. Imagine you are 6 years old, and sud­ denly, the two people you have always re­ lied on most are at each others throats. You believe you are the cause of their anger. To make matters worse, you find yourself alone and bewildered because the two peo­ ple you usually go to for comfort are too wrapped up in their own anger and grief to GIRL, Darrel and Nichole Stine are proud parents of their new little .daughter, Payton Danielle Stine. Payton arrived Dec. 14, 1998 weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 18 inches long. Happy grandparents are Dan and Pam Stine of Charlotte-Vermontville and Tom and Betty Rissman of Bronson. Great grandparents are Ty and Laurence Stine and Ray and Barb Barlond ail of Vermontville, Thelma Rissman of Bronson; great great grandmother Wilma Rissman of Young­ town, Ariz. GIRL, Jenelle Kristine, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 27, 1999 at 4:37 a.m. to Jim and Debbie Bailey of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Olivia Eileen, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 9, 1999 at 6:49 p.m. to Christi­ na Curtis of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. GIRL, Morgan Lin. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 2, 1999 at 4:34 a.m. to Brenda and Butch Armour ofHastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. taa PAYBACK STKMN SEATWGOQiTAL SOUND KLGflSONrH) lie Auction OUSE FOR SATSUN12W 2X SOO 7 JO. •» RUAIlrttllJS SHFS ALL THAT mouM «*rwaoorut sue FREDOS PWKS JR fCG-is Thursday, February 11th R*54Turt11» IxOSHQwwG ] PATCH ADAMS Property I* located at 4750 Cordes Rd.. Delton. MI ROaMMlUWSlOG-tl) The t ele will be held at 1:00 pm at the East entrance of the Circtdt Court Building, Hastings, MI Minimum bid U $67,701 8.E.V. is $35,000 • Property sells "AS IS" The house is a 3 bedroom. 1 bath ranch on a basement with one car attached garage. This foreclosure sale is subject to six months redemption rights. Terms: Certified funds delivered to the Sheriff at the sale. For more details contact... Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 Rural Development is An Equal Opportunity Lender The Hastings BANNER fer? Call Us at... mSATiATEHX VARSITY BLUES JORWXJMTiR) S*TSJhtt45 ISO HW1L4TZ1125 85S too IN DREAMS THE FACULTY 945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message and put together a marketing program that will GET RESULTS! BOY, Luke Timothy, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 22, 1999 at 1:04 p.m. to Tim and Lori Trump of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 19. 1999 at 8:14 a.m. to Henry T. Arens and Tammy Postema of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kimberly Sue. born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 23, 1999 at 3:50 a.m. to be of much help. Divorce makes its mark on children both in the short term and the long term. Young children whose parents arc divorcing often suffer from depression, sleep disorders, loss of self-esteem, poor academic perfor­ mance, behavioral regression and a host of other physical and emotional disorders. . Long after the divorce is final, children of divorce often have trouble entering into committed relationships of their own, fear­ ing lheir relationships will end as their par­ ents’ did. In addition, a Princeton Univer­ sity stud) showed that children who live apart from one of their parents are more likely to drop out of school, become unmo­ tivated and have a child before reaching the age of 20. Here arc 10 tips for divorcing parents: 1. Never disparage your former spouse in front of your children. Because children know they are “part Mom’’ and 'pan Dad," the criticism can batter the child’s self-es­ teem. 2. Do not use your children as messen­ gers between you and your former spouse. The less the children feel apart of the battle between their parents, the better. 3. Reassure your children that they arc loved and that the divorce is not their fault. 4. Unless your former spouse was a mo­ lester. encourage your children to spend time with him or her. Do everything you can to accommodate the visitation. 5. At every step during your divorce, re­ mind yourself that your children's interests, not yours, arc paramount, and act accord­ ingly. 6. Resist the temptation to let your chil­ dren act as your caretakers. Let your peers, adult family members and mental health professionals be your counselors and sounding boards. 7. If you have a drinking or drug prob­ lem, get counseling right away. An impair­ ment inhibits your ability to reassure your children and give them the attention they need at this difficult time. 8. If you are the non-custodial parent, pay your child support. The loss of income fac­ ing many children after divorce puts them at a disadvantage that has a pervasive effect on the rest of their lives. 9. If you arc the custodial parent and arc not receiving child support, do not com­ plain to your children. It feeds into their sense of abandonment and further erodes their stability. 10. If at all possible, do not uproot your children. Stability in their residence and school life helps buffer children from the trauma of their parents’ divorce. For a free copy of this booklet, write to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. 150 N. Michigan Art. Suite 2Q40. Chicago. III. 60601 (www.uami.orghbpfi call-tollfree. 1-877-4-THE KIDS ‘ Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Michael and Nancy Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 22, 1999 at 7:21 p.m. to Marilee and Brian Osterink of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Christina Anne BOY, Tyler Thomas, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 21, 1999 at 7:29 p.m. to Timo­ thy and Kelli Slocum of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 112 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long BOY, Alex James, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jan. 19, 1999 at 11:43 a.m. to Randy and Julie Binkowski of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2.5 ozs. and zO inches long. BOY, Parker Hayze, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 18, 1999 at 12:37 p.m. to Derek Guay and Jennifer Courtney of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 I /4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Collyn James, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 18, 1999 at 8:34 a.m. to Brian and Connie Tuller of Vermontville. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. II .5 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Olivia Grace, bom al Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 16, 1999 at 12:10 p.m. to Jeff and Julie Mead of Bellevue. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jonathon James Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 19, 1999 at 10:20 p.m. to Vem and Jennifer DeZess of Hast­ ings. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. Dr. Atkinson will retire in September, 1999Recruiting another physician is taking place. His present partners, Drs. Brown, Wildem and Brasseur, will continue his patients’ care until a replacement is found. �The Hastings Bannei - Thursday February 4 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... A history of Woodland by A. W. Dillenback (conclusion) Grand Army of the Republic - Woodland Chapter First Row: Wesley Myers, George Bardin, George______ ; Second Row:________Strickland. John Bulling’ Pete Fellows,____________________ ; Third Row: John Landis. Joshua Dillenback. Solomon Kline. Jesse Jordan, Bill Konsk. Allison Hill, Robert Ba^y._______ _______________; Fourth Row: Jake Funk. Al Baton, Dr. David Kilpatrick. Jim Pruedy, Albert Dillenback and Henry F A pen sketch of the residence of J.W. Stinchcomb, Woodland, Michigan History of Allegan and Barry Counties 1880. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht May 25, 1911: Civil War Took Away Many of the Best Young Men; Those who Returned were Broken in Health. Checking the Progress of the Township; George M. Davenport was the eldest of eight children, bom in Caroline. Tompkins County, New York, on March 3. 1828. He learned the carpenter trade and joiners trade as a young man. He came to Michigan on June 10, 1855 locating on Section 27. Woodland Township. He married Esther Sutton of Ohio. They had one son. Eugene Davenport, who later purchased a half interest in the family farm. They brought this land under cultivation. Eugene attended Michigan Agricultural College in East Lansing, returning to the farm for a time, where he put into practice the teaching of the school. Maple syrup was one of the main crops of the Davenport farm. While the Davenports didn’t actively participate in any of the churches, they were considered to be liberal and good citizens. in view of the fact that wc have now arrived at that age of Woodland where set­ tlers were so numerous, we must necessari­ ly bunch them together. Northwest of the village were many who also took a very active part in developing our township. They were respectively as follows: William H. Lee. J.O. Lee, S.B. Anway, James Black. Ira Stowell. G.W. Rising. Permit me to say that on the farm of G.W. Rising, one Napp had purchased this land about the time that Galloway and the Haights settled here on Section No. 17. Jonathan had helped Napp chop about an acre, and while chopping, they consumed a bushel of potatoes that Napp had brought from Portland on the back of an Indian pony. So they planted the parings and seed ends and covered them with leaves and muck. In the fall. Jonathan concluded he would go over and sec what the parings had yielded. He used to often relate that, to his surprise, they dug and carried to their cabin 50 bushels of fine potatoes, the first crop of potatoes ever raised in Woodland. Napp went east soon after chopping this acre and never returned. He sold the land to George Washington Rising in 1856. Others who settled in this neighborhood about those years were AJ. Carpenter on Section No. 8, Balser King on Section No. 9, David Haight on Section No. 17, A.W. Dillenback, Section No. 8. James A. Flower, Section No. 16 and Joseph Stinch­ comb on Section No. 9, but none of these above mentioned arc now [19)1] on their farms. Some are dead, some have moved away and some are retired to the villages. There are many others who came into Woodland in different localities who did much toward bringing the township up to its present high standing. However, the men who settled here between the years of 1837 and I860 worked marvelous changes, for they were men who. with all the disadvan­ tages possible confronting them on every hand, penetrated these wild forests with a scanty amount of means and with their own muscular powers. They removed the great timbers that 74 years ago covered every foot of ground of Woodland soil, which, according to the U.S. Survey was 22,128 acres of land. They, during their time, removed the most of these forests and changed them from a massive wilderness into beautiful fertile fields. The years from 1861 to 1865 in Wood­ land, as well as all over these United States, were four years of the most thrilling events that has ever gone down on the pages of American History. More of the noble sons of American birth, went down to an untime­ ly grave than did for many years before, or did for many years following the close of the war. Many a home was made sad. many a heart was made to bleed, many a silent tear was shed each succeeding year as a result of these four years of bloody warfare. These sacrifices were made to protect the rights of the country and flag. To show the extent and magnitude of the Civil War of nearly 50 years ago. when the inhabitants of Woodland Township num­ bered ftnly about 1.OOffJMftefc Iran two- thirds of its present inhabitance. Yet it is a fact that 59 of its volunteers have already passed over the “Great Camping Ground," besides those still living in Woodland. Let me call your attention to the fact, of which history will bear me out in making that the peace, prosperity and the great pur­ suit of American industry that is teaming all over our country today, that the present gen­ eration is permitted to so abundantly enjoy, is very largely due to the sacrifices made by the men who wore the blue, and the last 46 years follow ing the period of time since the close of the great stiugglc, has been the grandest, greatest and most scientific in art. science and educational advantages in all of the history of our country. The wonderful inventions that sprung into existence and have been into practical use have been accomplished during the last half century. June I. 1911: A Most Trying Experience for Two of Our Well Known Old Residents of West Woodland. Wc have many times in the past, when wc were discussing the temperate moral, social and religious worth of the people of Wood­ land. spoke with a feeling of pride and an emphatic tone, that there never had been a A pen sketch of the Residence of George M. Davenport, Woodland. Michigan. History of Allegan and Barry Counties 1880 murder committed in our township and the court records at our county ->eat along the line of cnminal expenses will fully show this to be a fact. Yet Woodland is equal, if not ahead, of any other township in Barry County in prosperity and wealth. Way back in 1867, there was a peculiar incident or occurrence that happened which caused many of our people for a time to think that a murder had been committed in our midst. Over on the north side of Section No. 29, there was a young German Pioneer farmer who a short time before had settled there. He and his wife appeared to be very quiet and industrious, and as we have said before this virtue is usually characteristic among the German people. Wc will call his name Mr. G. About this time, or soon after, there came another German from Ohio into this com­ munity. He heard that he and Mr. G. had not lived far apart in the mother country, Ger­ many. and as he expected to remain here for a short time, for he too wanted to purchase a small farm, he stayed with Mr. G. He had some money, but no one knew how much or where it was. Later on it was learned that he had about $2,000 on deposit in a Hastings bank and while staying here he had made arrange­ ments to buy Mr. G.ls farm, and so one morning he got up very early and went away, no one knew that he had gone to Hastings, drawn his money from the bank, stating there that he had bought Mr. G’s farm and was going back to Woodland to get a deed and pay for the same. But instead of doing this, he suited for Chicago in view of going farther west to look for land, and while in Chicago he was taken seriously ill with some brain difficul­ ty and was unconscious for a long time. During this period of time inquiries were made of his whereabouts but no one seemed to know, even Mr. G. claiming that he did not know. The gentleman’s wife, still in Ohio and not hearing from him. became alarmed and communicated with the officials here. Learning that the last seen of hjm was when he drew his money at Hastings, stating he was going back to Mr. G’s to pay for his farm and get a deed, and his not being seen in Woodland again, aroused suspicions that he had been foully dealt with by Mr. G. A warrant was issued and Mr. G. was arrested and the neighbors and people in this community were wild with excitement. The people turned out to assist the sheriff in search for the man's body. The bouse, the woods and swamps were thoroughly searched, but not a trace or fragment of the man could be found and as nothing could be proven against Mr. G.. he was permitted to return home and attend 'o his labor. However, during this time the suspicions continued to exist and a report came out that in a swamp south of there they could smell a stench that some fancied was a smell of human flesh in a course of decom­ position. So the sheriff, as well as others, suggested that some of us soldiers who were yet familiar with such stenches go to the swamp and investigate. So some of us soldiers went through and around the swamp and came out and reported that wc could not smell anything, only the smell of the miasma that usually rose from the swamps at certain times of the year. And still another test was suggested to determine the guilt or innocence of Mr. G. They sent Nick Brown there one night to conceal himself and to listen to what Mr. G. and wife would say w-hen they supposed they were alone. Brown could speak and understand both languages. He performed the task as was planned and the next morn­ ing reported, stating that those people were not guilty of the crime for in their conver­ sation that evening, which was mingled with weeping and tears they would say they couldn’t sec why they should be so unjustly accused of such a crime and then they' bowed down in the humble attitude of prayer ar J asked God to make known to the people their innocence. In a few brief weeks the missing man in Chicago came to consciousness and his w ife learned of his whereabouts. She com­ municated the facts to the officials at Hast­ ings and the people of Woodland and Mr. G. and wife again begin to breathe the air more freely. But we must admit that the cir­ cumstances surrounding this incident did cast suspicions on Mr. G. and was a great shock on their nervous systems, which took a long time for them to fully recover from. But when the facts of the case were fully understood, Mr. G. and wife had far more friends than ever before. Both he and his wife are yet living in West Woodland and arc now highly respect­ ed people and he is a well-to-do fanner. They have raised a large family of bright and promising children. Some of them are teachers. One of their sons is a brilliant sur­ geon and a doctor in the U.S. Navy and all the others arc engaged in industrious pur­ suits in life. Some may w-ant to know who Mr. G. is. We would say it is John Geiger, a highly respected farmer of West Woodland. June 8. 1911: A Few More Sad Incidents, Final Article for the Present Time, Thanks to Readers and Friends. There arc many things or events that have transpired in the last 30 years in Woodland that we might mention, but should 1 do this, my items would continue for the entire summer. But there are a few events yet of some importance we will speak of. We have somewhat, in our past history dwelt extensively on the moral and reli­ gious worth of the people of Woodland. We have mentioned the fact, and that too, with a feeling of pride, that there never has been a murder committed in our township and the nearest there ever came to being a mur­ der was practically the result or outcome of there being a saloon xnour vxHagc. Most of you know the event. Some claim that there have been four sui­ cides in Woodland, but the postmortem records do not show that. We have no posi­ tive knowledge of there being more than two or possible three premeditated. Lewis Barden went to the upper room of Holly\ store and deliberately shot himself through the brain. Old man (Anton) Euper, a man of age and tottering footsteps was found drowned in Mud Creek. Section No. 13. There is no positive knowledge whether he intended to close his life’s career. Frank Rafflcr was found dead in Mud Creek on Section 24, but no one knows whether it was accidental or premeditated, but from the best information it was probably pre­ meditated. Elmer Farley took “Rough on Rat." when in a rage of temper, thinking he would tantalize or frighten his people, but failed in his calculation for before medical aid could reach him it resulted in his death. In our history we have endeavored to show forth a fairness to all who participat­ ed in developing our township. We have been very careful not to write a word that would mar or injure the reputation of any pioneer or citizen. Wc have tried to present the beautiful side of the picture and show to the readers the many early events and hard­ ships that our sturdy pioneers had to encounter to bring Woodland up to its pre­ sent a high standing. While I have been writing this history, the question has been asked me many times if I was writing it from memory. I would now say that I conceived the idea 35 or 40 years ago that the time would come when the old settlers would be all gone and that some records should be kept. At that time there were many of our pioneers yet here in the prime and vigor of their memory. So I began to make a minute or sketch of these events preparatory to some day write a his­ tory of Woodland. Remember, Woodland only had its first settlers 74 years ago next autumn and 65 years of that time I have been a resident. The nine years preceding that time I got my information of such men as the two Haights, Galloway, LN. Hager. John A. Jor­ dan and from other pioneers I might men­ tion. It is well known to many that I wrote the history of Woodland 20 years ago. or in 1891. and it was printed in the Woodland Ncw*s. the same as it has been this time. Then there were quite a number of the pio­ neers yet living but even then I experienced considerable difficulty in getting at the facts for the early settlers differed so in their memory of dates and events. There is one thing I omitted when record­ ing the names of the different postmasters. There was a oost office on the south town line called the Blair Post Office, on Section See TIME, continued on page 18 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 4. 1999 Having fun makes winning a little easier for Panthers i Ccnie tc think if it... by Jim Jensen Hastings Bowl's Tuesday prep league a real strike I-or 26 years, the Hastings Bowl has been lhe happy home of a prep league for young area milers. This year, lhe Tuesday Prep league includes 44 howlers who enjoy their after schtxil activity with great enthusiasm. . maybe as much as chasing animals or playing hide and seek. Just ask rollers such as Rick Curtis. Mike Slonchousc, Dave Smith and Torn Miller wlio make up one of llie league's energetic foursomes. "(idling yelled al when wc don’t throw lhe hall." ShHichousc said when asked what he most likes most about the sport. Dave Smith. 12. recently rolled a 211 game His next goal? "Trying to do belter," Smith simply stated. The Tuesday Prep league coached by Martha Uiubaugh is for the younger rollers Laubaugh has coached in the league for four years and enjoys helping llie youth learn (lie game. 'Illis Tuesday site even got to assist a young 5-ycar-okJ female roller to line her ball up with the lane’s arrows, ’lire five-year-old brought down five of the pins. Laubaugh also mentioned llial "sometimes" the young bowlers even forget dial it’s their turn to mil. Imagine that. And a Saturday afternoon league is also available for aspiring middle sclxxil and high school athletes. Jcreiny Buller competes in die Saturday Majors and recently rolled a 6(X) (176. 243 and IXI) scries. Al his young age, who knows maybe we’ll being seeing him on llie professional lour someday. Dean latmbcrl, the owner of lhe Hastings Bowl, said die sport's popularity is something that can remain with rollers a very hwig lime. "Il teaches litem a sport they can use their entire life." I -unbert said. At one lime, according to Lambert. bowling was not just popular in Hastings, but bowling was the only sport available for female athletes. "Before girls sports (joined the prep activities), it was the one game in town." lambert explained. "Now. wc have three junior bowling leagues." Not only arc the leagues a good educational tool, but they also give youth somewhere to go and have a gtxxi time after scltool widi all of their buddies. You know, eat some candy and roll lhe balls down the alley., hoping to sec a few pins fall along lhe way. What a blast! Il's too bad wc ever have to leave tins place. • Daniels leads CMU Having fun may he just part of lhe bailie, but it can be a very big part, according to Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball coach Rhonda Sturgeon. Sturgeon Iras noticed big improvement from her spikers when they appear to be enjoying wlial they arc doing Such was the case Saturday al llie eight-team Delton Keikigg Tournament Tire host Panllrers not only made it out of pcxil play, but also won its first in post-pixil and played super tough against a very solid squad in die semifinals "(At the beginning of lhe season) We just weren't into the games." Sturgeon explained "We need to have fun When llie players are having fun. they play better." ‘ eagers: Joni Daniels, a graduate of Lakewood High School, amtinucs to score points as a sophomore standout for the Central Michigan I Iniversity womens* basketball team. Daniels, a 6-5 center, tallied 16 points in a 67-64 triumph over Mid­ American Conference foe Northern Illinois Jan. 27. Daniels leads CMU in scoring (14.7) and rebounding (6.3). The Chippewas host the I-ady Broncos of Western Michigan University Saturday al Rose Arena. • Delton pair take part in WMU event: Christy NcSmilh and Mary Beth llcnstm, both senior athletes al Delton Kellogg High School, were selected to lake part in Wednesday’s National Giris and Women Sports Day held at Western Michigan University. The area jocks attended a reception mid were honored al luilf of WMU's womens basketball game versus Northern Illinois at University Arena, lhe event focused on the achicvcmerls and leadership of female athletes in tlx: area and brought attention to U>c challenges and issues dial dicy face today. Talk to you soon. Panther volleyball standout Michelle Thompson guides a ball over the net as teammates Lisa Wilcockson and Sara Wilcockson look on. Delton Kellogg defeated Bellevue (15-4. 15-2), split with Middleville (15-8, 8-15) and lost to Potterville (15-10, 15-11) in the Manxxr pool. The Panthers then beat area foe Caledonia 15-10. 8-15. 15-11 in lhe quarterfinals to set up a match with Stateranked Kalamazoo (irristian. "We played extremely well." Sturgeon said. "Wc needed to buckle down and we did it. Delton Kellogg hitter Christy NeSmith puts down a kill as the Panther bench adds some extra encouragement. Christian not only won over Ikdiixi Kellogg (15-9. 15-6). but ousted Hamilton (15-8. 15-11) in the championship match to take first-place honors. Hamilton earned its spot in Hie finals with a 15-11. 15-7 semifinal triumph over Potterville. Middleville also had its winning moments, heating Bellevue (15-4, 15-5) and splitting with Delton Kellogg. WINNING... Continued on pace 12 Basketball battle extends Saxons winning streak to three games I xl’s get physical. Dial was die rallying call few Hastings as it prepared for a Tuesday O-K While basketball matchup with the Red Arrows of Lowell. Coach Don Schils knew that the Arrows would come in ready to bang in their attempt to frustrate the Saxon scorers. It didn’t work, as Hastings bolted out to an early 11 -2 lead and never lost its advantage the rest of die way. 'The Saxons cxtcnoc'l their winning streak to three games with a convincing 68-49 triumph over the Arrows. "As aggressive as Lowell is. we knew lliat we liaJ to create opportunities and be physical/ Schils said. "Il’s real hard to get in a rhythm versus Lowell, you have to make the extra passes." Point guard Tony Bownc not only made a ample of nice extra passes, but lie also delivered lhe points with a gamehigh 25. Bownc had four. 3-poinicrs and also brought down a crowd-plcasing slam dunk in die second quarter. Jim Storms also tallied double digits with 10 points. But, even more impressive was Storms’ defense which included a couple a big blocks in the sea Hid half. Hastings' 11-2 lead was dwindled down to five points. 16-11. entering the second quarter. Bownc (5), Adam Whitney (5) and Storms (4) scored 14 of die team's 16 Al age 12. Dave Smith can already boast about his recent 211 game rolled in the Tuesday Prep league at the Hastings Bowl Smith has only been bowling for two tc three years, but his recent success has him gunning for an even better score. Defense lifts Gold past Morrice Uk* sixth grade girls Gold learn pul together an excellent defe»*sive effort in a 31-2 win over Morrice Saturday. Jan. 30 in Hastings Youth Basketball Association act it hi Amber Peck tallied 6 points for Hastings as did Ikt teammate Heidi Wear Dustin Terrell (50) goes up strong for two as the Saxon eagers won their third m a row Tuesday versus Lowell Sth Grade Girls llie Hastings eagers continued its rod. posting its third consecutive win with a 20-14 triumph over Jackson Northwest. Bnxtk Pierce led Hastings with 10 points and Jtxly Jolley contributed 4 markers markers with Dustin Terrell providing lhe other two from lhe charily stripe. Terrell was recently brought up from lhe junior varsity to add a little more power underneath 3rd and 4th Grade Girls llie Hastings Jaguars suffered its first loss of the year, dropping a 16-15 decision to St Johns Nicole Meade scored 10 points, while I caiin Pratt was solid on defense DEFENSE... Continued bn page 13 Saxon guard Adam Whitney (20) drives past a Red Arrow defender in toward the hoop in varsity basketball play at Hastings High School Bownc's slam and Luke Warner’s 3pointer were highlights in Hastings* second stanza, but Lowell kepi il close and trailed by only six points. 32-26, al lhe half. STREAK.,.continued on page 14 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 4. 1999 - Page 11 Wrestlers prepare for dual with Eagles Forest Hills Central. one of the best wrestling programs in lhe area. Uxik n io Hastings last Thursday with a 41-21 O-K White decision tallied at Hastings High School. llie Saxons won five weight classes, two on pins and three on decisions Greg Seeber, at 103. al Gabe McCarty, at heavyweight, both posted pins against their Ranger mat opponents Jesse McKenzie, at 145. Robb Lee. al 160. and Mike Pursell, at 215. all prevailed on decisions Saxon Coach Mike Goggins said the efforts from his wrestlers were solid ones, just not all winning ones. "Despite losses from some of our key wrestlers, including Bill Blair's first of die year. I was not disappointed by our performance." Goggins said. "Forest Hills Central i> currently ranked first in Stale Division I and are a very solid team. We wrestled extremely hard and lost several close matches that could have made a huge difference in the outcome had they gone in our favor.” Blair is still ranked No 2 in the Michigan Wrestling Association poll al 171. Quincy's Chad Mobley is fin I. Corunna's Jeff Pangbom is third. Union City's Judd Sybesma is fourth and Holly’s Justin Torres is fifth. McKenzie's move into the starting lineup should help the Saxons to make their run at finishing llie season strong and preparing for a promising post­ season. "Adding Jesse to our lineup al 145 Trojan mat coach best in State Il's a big honor and (hat is well desenvd Tom Lehman, Ihc head wrestling coach at Thomapplc Kellogg High School, lias been named the best al what lie loves to do. Lehman recently was named the Michigan High School Coaches Association "Wrestling Coach of the Year." He will receive lire award at lhe 40th annual MHSCA "Coach of the Year" banquet Sunday. March 7 in I rinsing. The Trojan mentor will be one of 24 coaches honored in dicir particular sports, according to a press release submitted by MHSCA Executive Director Jack Johnson. The Western Michigan University graduate, who also serves as TK's athletic director, lias coached wrestling al die prep level for 28 years, the last 27 in Middleville "It's nice to be recognized for how hard you work; it always makes you feel really good." Lehman said of receiving such a tremendous honor. When 1 xhman began his work at IK in 1972-73, llie program was in just its third year of existence and included just seven mat men. Now. the black and orange wrestling squad has more than 50 members and is currently ranked No. 3 in Division II. Previous awauls that Lehman has earned include the Division III "Coach of the Year" in 1995 and die Class B "Coach of fl>96 Ute lYojans won lhe Division III Slate crown with a 36-29 Win over Richmond in the team championship. The TK wrestlers also qualified for State in 1997 and 1998. Lehman's record at TK stands at 428­ 148-7. He has led the Trojans to nine conference titles, four regional championships and five district titles. He has liad 21 wrestlers named All-State and two athletes (Marty Sinkc in 1980 and Kyle Brower in 1998) that won Stale weight class championships. Still, the sport has been about more than just victories or honors for Lehman. "I've had 1,000 wrestlers in my 28 years and all of them have been great kids," Lehman said. Lehman gives a lot of die credit for his success to his past and current assistant coaches, the adiletes themselves and the community which supports the sport with such great enthusiasm. The nublic is invited to the banquet and if you wish to attend, call die school for ticket applications al (616) 795-3394. 103 — Greg Seeber, Hastings. 18-2 Aaron Stahl, Lakewood, 20-10 Jason Austin, Middleville, 18-19 112 — Phil Plowman, Lakewood, 22-4 119 — Bret Wiersma, Middleville, 33-5 Nathan Boucher, Lakewood. 20-14 125 — Evan Space, Middleville, 29-8 Lucas Egolf, Middleville, 15-7 130 — Caleb Terpstra, Lakewood, 17 Brian McKeown, Middleville, Sam Stafford, Hastings, 12-6-3 Jon Kenyon, Maple Valley, 15-13 II 135 — Rendy Silsbee, Maple Jaeon Doyle, Middleville, i Mark Thompson, Middleville, 1 Tom Schwander, Middleville, Mike Nystrom, Hastings, f 140 —Chad Roll, Mlddl Ponch Wildman, lakewood Jeff Rhoades, Maple Valley, 145 - Is Rosales, Middleville, Jeremiah Thomas, Lakewood, 1 152 Jeremy Straight, Ml Mike Lipstraw, 160 — Robb Lee, Nick Hannar, Ron Wierckz, Luke Noteboom, Adam Smith, Ml 171 — Bill Blair, Jeremy Vandeflfer, Jarrod LaRoche, Andy Price, Ml Tim Stevens, Mlddlsv 189 — Don Smith, Hastings, Mike Pursell, Hastings, Shawn Veit -7. Three area mat teams score wins at Lakewood tourney The competition was fierce at the l-akewood High School team wrestling tournament this past Saturday and die area mat programs did their share to make it a dramatic occasion Lowell ended up winning the tournament based on a point procedure, but Middleville. l-akewood and Delton Kellogg also managed plenty of wresding wins. Middleville beat Fowlerville (57-20), Delton Kellogg (58-15) and Saginaw Heritage (55-10). but lost to the cliampion Red Arrows (34-27) to finish in second place. I^ikewood defeated Fowlerville (58-21). Delton Kellogg (45-23), Saginaw Heritage (54-18), but lost to Middleville (34-24). lhe host Vikings also lied Lowell (34-34). Lakewood wound up third. Delton Kellogg finished fifth with a victory over Fowlerville (48-33) and losses to I jowcll (52-30), Middleville (60­ 15). Heritage and I .akewood (45-23). Middlcvihc entered the tournament ranked No. 2 in Division II, while Ixiwcll was third and Lakewood 11th. The top­ ranked programs did not disappoint the Saturday crowd as many close calls were the norm. Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch said die tournament not only was competitive, but also ran very smoothly. "The tournament went very well and llie competition weni about as expected.** Veitch said. "Our guy? did a good job; another striving mark for lhe kids. There were a lot of battles." Undefeated wrestlers for Veitch’s Vikings were Phil Plowman at 112. Tony Hanner al 152. Jarrod LaRoche at 171 and Ron Wierckzal 160 "Wicrckz did not wrestle against Unveil and that made die difference." Veitch said. Bill Ferris was undefeated for Delton Kellogg at heavyweight. I’hil Scliallhom came out on top diree times at 189 as did Jon Haneckow al 215. Brandon Newington won twice for the Panthers al 119 as did Ryan Summers at 145. Perfect marks for Middleville were turned in by Is Rosales at 145, Chad Riel al 14(^and Jeremy Vandcfifer al 189. Tlic Trojans had a 4-1 record, but because of die point procedure were second to Liwell that ended up 3-1 -1. 1998-99 Barry County Wrestling Records pounds has given us some needed strength in the middle weight classes As we get closer to districts. I feel we are peaking at the right time" l he junior varsity wrestlers fared well versus I HC. winning eight out of 12 matches Triumphant mat men were Chris Brown. Mark Peake, Mike Case. Jake I riddle. Joe Keller. Rob Baker. Paul ( oscarelli and Lucas Reascr Hastings will host Hudsonville tonight (Thursday. Feb 4) in a league wrestling dual. Mayor Frank Campbell will serve as lhe Celebrity Coach for the evening. The varsity wrestlers then travel to luikcwood High School Saturday for a team tournament, while llie junior varsity squad heads to Coldwater 215 — Miso G Gabe McCarty, James Genla, Jamie Davis, Maple John Kle 275 — Bill Ferris, Marc Carter, Tom Haynes, Andy Adams, Maple V Shown liere coaching at the 1998 State finals in Battle Creek. Trojan wrestling coach Tom Lehman has guided his wrestling program through many championship moments during the past 27 years CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hear­ ing Tuesday. February 16.1999 at 7 00 p m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The purpose of said hearing is fur the Board to hear comments and make a determina­ tion on a request from Mike Basile of Chicago Diversified Foods for a proposed sign vari­ ance at a combination Taco Bell Restaurant/Gas Station to be located in the 900 block of West State Street. Hastings. Michigan (see map below) Legal description on said properly is: CITY OF HASTINGS COM IN THE CEN W. STATE ST AT PT 1008 5 FT E OF W 1/8 LINE OF THE NW 1/4 SEC 18-N-8W. TH E IN THE CEN W STATE ST. TO A PT 70 FJ W OF THE N & S 1/4 LINE SD SEC 18. TH N PAR­ ALLEL ALONG 1/4 UNE TO THE OLD R R R/W TH W ALONG THE R.R R/W TO A PT DUE N OF BEG TH S TO BEG. EX S 50 FT OF TRACT A Contrary to City Ordinance Section 90 967(9) & 90-973(2) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances which limits the maximum height of a sign to 28 feet and the maximum area of a sign in this location and configuration to 127 square feet, this variance, if granted, would allow construction of a sign 34 feet in height with an area of 134 sq feet Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800­ 649-3777 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hasting Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hear­ ing on Tuesday. February 16. 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a determina­ tion on a request by Sarah J. Fisher. 19 Ironside Drive. Hastings. Michigan (see map below) Legal description of said property is. CITY OP HASTINGS SW 1/4 SECTION 18 COM AT A POINT 812 9 FT N & 33 FT E SW COR SW 1/4 SEC 18 TH E 265 FT FOR POB TH 284 9 FT TH E 272.4 FT N 223 3 FT TO S LY UNE IRONSIDE DR TH NWLY ALG SD S'LY LN IRONSIDE DR TO A POINT 135 FT E OF PO.B TH 135 FT TO BEG SEC 18 T3N R8W 1.6 ACM/L Contrary to Section 90-831 (d) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances which limits the total height of an accessory building to 14 feet, this variance, if grant­ ed. would allow construction of an accessory building (garage) approximately 19 feet in total height Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services. 1-800 349­ 3777 PART 0? K-MART PLAZA Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 4. 1999 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN BOWLING SCORES TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thal lhe tofiowtog ■ a proposed Ordnance whch was received lor first rearing by the Township Board of Rutland Chaner Township al as special meetng held on February I. 1999. Senior Citizens Jesick 45; Nash 45; Woodmansee 43; Hall 41; M&M's 40; Fnend 40; Moucoulis 39; Brodock 39; No. One 38; Snyder 37; Lelhcoc 35; Wieland 35; Brewer 34; Kucmpel 33; Vrogindcwcy 32; Schlachtcr 32. Mens High Games and Series - G Wag­ goner 183-477; D Mason 192-491; B. Adgalc 160; C. Jesick 170-471; C. Allman 176-452; B. Terry 198-527; R. Schlachter 171-502; W. Woodmansee 185-455; M. Schondclmaycr 219-501; J. Mercer 177­ 491; W. Brodock 181-482; D Hall 174­ 481; W. Birman 183-505 Womens High Games and Series - G. Potter 161; S. Glasow 189-538; M. Matson 204-461; A. Lelhcoc 167; C Stuart 192­ 521; G. Scobey 160; H. Service 190-518; S. Pennington 202-513; G. Otis 182-470. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP RECREATIONAL TRAILWAY OROMANCE ORDINANCE NO. 89 ADOPTED:_____ EFFECTIVE: An ordnance to protect me public health, safety and wafiara through the regulation of recreatenal trailways by growing defini­ tions: prmndng regUaSons regardng tramways, growing owner and operator responsoany. growing sanctions growing sever atatty. pravtong lor me repeal of ordnances in extofta and lor an elective dale RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MKHKUN ORDAINS SssasnJ DeSnlHona Monday Mixers Whispenng Waters 56; Budweiser 44 1/2; B & R Testing 39 1/2; T.M.Lassies 39; Kelley's Keglcrs 38 1/2; Dewey's Auto 37; Coidwell Banker 36; Rowdie Giris 35 1/2; Hastings Bowl 34 1/2; Landis Ladies 34 1/2; Girrbach^ 32; Basket Babes 29. High Games and Series - R. Shipley 167-470; J. Baker 156-450; T. DeWitt 172; A. Hall 168-450; M. Kill 189-467; H. Ser­ vice 181-479; B. Johnson 169; S. Lancaster 170; D Kelley 174-505; C. Curtis 165; J. McMillon 181-492; M. Snyder 184-488; S. Glasgow 192-537; V. Carr 186-495; S. Nash 169; E. Hammontree 159-461; B. Anders 186-469; S. Guy 208-452; P. Snyder 162; P. Mulford 165; M. Matson 171-475. Whenever used n this ordnance, me lermam mis section have the meanings met tofinx: -Owner* nekton me Ho holder, land contract vendee and lessee ■Rocroahonal Traaway* a Trailwey-is a land oomdor mat features a tret capable d accommodaeng a variety of pubic recraaaonai uses and upon which the pubic is permmod to engage in recre­ ational hiking, walking, bicydng. and other recreational ectomies and which may or may not aflond through more than one mtncipal entity ■Resdenoal Property- is any real property upon when a single or nulMandy raadanca or an apartment buadng or bukings 1a locat­ ed. ragardess of zomng dstnet -Screemng- is an opaque separation between the trafiway and abutting resdonhal property wtveh Is intended Io Hne visual contact between me two properties and Io create a strong impresskxi of spabal saparaoon A screen shal ba opaoue n all seasons of the year A screen shal be compoeed of a hedge, lance, wan. land­ scaped berm, ptamed vegetation or anstttg vegetation or a combi nabon thereof when la opaque from the ground Io the height of at bast sir (6) feet. SesUsnJI No Recreakonai Trakway shal be pannmad. used, construct­ ed martamod or enended wefm Rutland Charter Townsfap except to conformity with the following regulatory provisions A) The porton of a traAeay nlended lor Hong wslong. bicyctaig or otoer iravol. Shalt be paved or covered with compacted gravel or crushed stone. B) No motonzed vehicles shal be permtied on a traiNray weh the exception of motorized wheelchars or emergency reticles O Emergency telephones or other emergency notification devices shal bo located along me (railway at reasonable rtervato. D) No porton of a IraAny ntenoed lor Hong, waking, bcycing or other travel, shal be foaled watwi so Mt from any restdence. E) The traAvay owner shal provide screening as defined hereto along any portton of tie hatovay wtrch atma restoensal property Such saeenmg she# be localed upon traAvey property and Shan be ptacad withto «< leal ol Im .esxtenbal property Hne. Saeervng consistng ot eustng mgetatton. ptamed vegetation and topo­ graphical charactenstiLS of the land or a combmason thereof shal be permitted only upon findng thal « sabafies the went and pre­ pose of SmtongvisroAty ol me trailway from a residential property by the Toenship Planting Commission F) Drecbonal signs trial be permitted along the Iratony and shal bo constructed out of elhor stone, wood or metal or a combnation thereof. No eiecthcal or neon s^ns shal be permitted along me TK's Ten Schondelmayer (8) powers a spike over the net as teammates Payshence Erb (10) and Nina Ccwham (5) get in defensive position at the Delton Kellogg Tournament last Satiaday._____________________ WINNING Continued from page 10 said. "Pve lot of improvement since (Dec. laHslings “ Delton Kellogg plays at the Hamilton Tournament Saturday, while Middleville I) The Marly shal not bo used after srextown or prior to dawn and the tralway owner shal fimt and post lhe hours of operabon of ma tralway accordngly J) No unreasonably loud nrese or tfieturbancs. njunous to ms haatm.psaa and qu«ol ma rsstoenu and property owners of the TownsNp shal be caused, mantarwd or alowed on a traeway K) No unreasonable dust smoke, or noxious odors which are Offensive or drturbng to tie rosxlents and property owners of tw Townshp shal be caused, maintained or alowed on a ntorey iMtanJI _ RecreationJJawlingUagne *3 Barry Automotive 16; Freeport Elevator 11; Hastings Bowl 10; Fairchild Oil 9; Ball Busters 9; Mighty 5-6. Major golf car distributor seeking 1 highly motivated and aggressive full-time Parts Assistant. WANT TO GET A FOOT IN THE DOOR? 1 Job requires a self-starter with good communication skills and computer knowledge. If interested please contact: U.S. Golf Cars, Inc. 9670 Cherry Valley, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-6991 Thnmapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. Ml 19058 THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! tercttoiw Any person, firm, association, psrtnarshp. corporation or gov­ ernmental entity who violates any ol lhe provutons of mis Ordnance shall bo doomed to be resporatoie lor a muniopal mi iniraaion as defined by Mchigan Statute which ahal be preiishable by a ervf fine determined in accordance with mo following ached- 1-800-237-2379 Minimum Maximum MW SYSIW OF SOUTHWBT MDSM. IC. An mdapsncMnr tosnsw of t-Dry S/tform. me SIOBtyontSl • Kotomoioo. McNgon 49001 • 345-2900 9126 RK M Aronua • frehtond MtcNgon 49043 • 629-5252 'Determined on the bests of the date of commission of the offense(s) SecttonV SttKaNutv The provisions of the withm Ctona ce are hereby declared to •» . (•■'•rahto chAtiiri »nv n, thorax* u- deciared mvabd or unconstitutional by a: y court ol competent junsdeton. such deas<on shall only affect tr j particular provision, sec­ tion or pan t^’eot involved in such dec non and snail not affect or invalidate the remainder or such Ordinance which shall continue in Ml force and effect Section VI Effective Pete wid Repeal Tbfs Ordmance Shan tak«j effect 30 days after pubicatcn All ordnances or parts of ordinances in conflict with any of lhe provi­ sions contained herein are hereby repealed Robin McKenna. Clerk Rutland Charter Township OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. 1837 South Broadway, Hastings Customer Service Center Manager. Directions: South on Broadway to southern dty limits. receivables, perform accounting functions to support finan­ Custom built ranch. 4 tz-drooms plus. 3-1/2 baths. 3-1/2 car garage. 3,150 sq. ft. on main level wth much more living space on walk-out daylight base­ ment. Secluded on 1.2 acres. Fabulous marble foyer leading into spacious living room with 14’ high vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, custom win­ dows, master suite with whirlpool bath and stun­ ning view. Custom kitchen built for entertaining, leading to formal dining room also to breakfast nook opening outdoor entertaining area. So many custom features you must see. Your host: George Williams or call for private showing at... Westdale/Witzel 616-948-3770 or 948-2016 Thursday A.M. Questions Marks 47 1/2; What Happened 44; Just Us 42 1/2; Boomer's Giri 39 1/2; Varneys 37; Hastings Bowl 28 1/2. Good Games and Series - 1. Ruthruff 194-499; J. McKeough 185-474; B.Sexton 175-452; C. Fox 140-388; S Teunessen 135-384; J. Kruger 142-359; B. Estep 167; L. Jackson 155; S. Lambert 150; O. Giilons ISO; D. Mayhew 143; C Swinkunas 139. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 42-30; Bennett Industries 40-36; Kent Oil Co. 38.5-33.5*; Farmer’s Feed 36-36*; Hecker Insurance 33-39*; Carlton Center Bulldozing 26.5­ 41.5. *Gatncs to be made up. Good Gaines and Series - K. Fowler 186-472; G. Potter 156; D.L. Cocncn 147; H. Cocnen 176; G. Otis 225-556; T. Red­ man 141; S. Merrill 199-486; S. Drake 155; L. Dawe 157; K. Doster 147-334; J. Pettcngill 156; J. Elliston 156; K. Eberly 200­ 502; T Christopher 176,. Thursday Aiygri* Gavin Ford 525-3115; Mills Landing 56­ 34; Miller Excavating 485-355; Farmer's Insurance 48-36; NAPA Giris 46-38; Hast­ ings Bowl 45-39; Nashville Chiro 43-41; Cedar Creek Grocery 43-41; Pet World 37­ 47; Shamrock Tavern 35-49; Stefanovs SI49; True Value 25-59. High Games and Series - B. Cuddahee 236-644; L. Apsey 217-560; L. Irwin 171; S. Haight 188; C. Guernsey 180; C. Nichols 189; L. Perry 163; C. Curtis 173; K. Covey 183; B. Faul 521; S. Grange 205­ 536; B. Hayes 2l i-537; C. Gates 138; T. Laymancc 207; L. Potter 187. Sunday Night Mixed Seated Additionally, the violator shall pay costs which may indude all expenses, direct and tndved. to wtech Rutland Charter Township has been put in connection wrth the mumopal cwt irrtracton In no case, however, shall costs of less than $9.00 In additon. the Township shall have the right to proceed tn any court of competent jurisdiction lor the purpose ol obtaining an injunction, restraining order, or other appropriate remedy to compel comp' ance with ths ■ Ordinance. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a sep­ arate offense. Mens Good Games and Series - H. Pen­ nington 238-639; D Service 172; J. Bari timus 200-566; M. Lydy 183; J. Uncaster 170; R. Fay 219; S Peabody 221; S. Sanbom 199; D. Tinkler 172; M. Kasmsky 224­ 604; M. Keeler 207-608; K. Bushee 229­ 579; M. Lawson 187; W. Brodock 177; D. Sears 185; C. Purdum 226; T. Heath 204; M. McKee 237-612; E. Keeler 226-611; B. Madden 225; K. Meaney 198; B Ripley 213-609. Womens High Games and Series - M. EOE -1st Offense withn 3yw penod' $75.00 $500.00 -2ndOffenseMhnS-ywperiod* $150.00 $500 00 -3rdOffenseMfwi3-yMrpenod* $32500 $50000 -4tfi nr More Offense wttin 3-yeaf penod* $50000 $500 00 Womens Good Games and Series - D Vickers 160; L. Gray 130; H. Service 172; D Bartimus 190; R. Lydy 170; J. Bishop 163. S. Sanborn 177; P Arends 176; D. Olmstead 178-456. M. Scars 177-479. S. VanDcnburg 205; S. McKee 213; S. Keeler 221-546. K. Keeler 167-466. X-Filcrs 50; Nine Out of Ten 49; B.S.ers 48; We’re OK 47; No Tellin What 46 1/2; Thee Froggcrs 44; Red Dog 43; All Mixed Up 42; Happy Hookers 39*1/2; S & K 36 1/2; Thunder Alley 36; Friends 34; HED 34; Bear Alley 32 1/2; Rock Bottom 27; Lucky Strikes 26. . p.m. and the last 5 days run from 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.. with no daroes lieing Iwkl on die weekends. Starting rale of pay is $7.81 per hour with excellent lienefils, including medical and/or denial insurance. To apply, come to Thomapplc .Marlor to fill out an application and schedule an interview before February 4th. 1999 Tbs owner and any operator of a Mway shal ensue mat the users of me Mwiy comply with me regulatory provisions of mis ordnance and shal bo indapendenSy raatxxwUe lor any vtotasons of sato regulatory provisions. 209-529; L. Elliston 200-543; D. Seeber 203-518; J. Rice 189-509; M. Garber 1865O5;T. Christopher 182-508; E. Ulrich 192­ 487; E. Dunham 169-497; D. Bums 134­ 353; N. Varney 182-476; T. Laymancc 191­ 461; R. Girrbach 180-453; E. Vanasse 187­ 461; B. Smith 183-463; B. Johnson 191441; M. Matson 159-449; C. Watson 164­ 413; M. Snow 175-419; J. Pcttcngill 156­ 415; M. Sull 149-386; R. Kucmpcl 134­ 388; J. Gardner 164; F. Schneider 147; B. Higdom 146; D. Keller 149; C. Bishop 157; G. Otis 491. will compete * Calvin Christian If you fuve considered entering tSe lieahh care profession, a great way to start is by obtaining your CENA certificate. You can do that iicre at Thornapple Manor aw/ get paid while you arc doing it!!! Prc-qualifications include: honesty. dependability, like working with and helping people Training Ixsls 11 days. The first 6 days run from 8 a.i»« - i j Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 56-28; 9 and a Wiggle 51.5- 32.5; Brushworks 51.5-32.5; Ute Comers 50.5-33.5; No Whiners 47-37; G .. Luckys 46-38. Thomapplc Motors 46-34; Missing 2 42-38; Bad Habit II 42-42; Heads Out 41-43; Two BK's 40-44, Ram­ biers 40-44; Ten Pins 37-47; Sears Service 35.5- 48.5; Cousins 35-49; All But One 34­ 46; Rocky 4 27-57; Mercy 26-54. High Games and Series - S. Merrill Middleville, however, lost to Porterville. 15-6, 15-13. Caledonia competed in the White pool and split with Hamdion <6-15.16-14) and Vicksburg (11-15. 15-8). The Scot spikers also lost to Kalamazoo Christian (15-10.15-4). Sturgeon hopes to see more improvement from her Delton Kellogg squad in lhe upcoming weeks and matches ahead. "They're gelling as a team." Sturgeon G) Signs requesting trakny users to reaped me peace and greet of abutbng property owners shal be piatad al al entrance ways to the trafiway Sato aigns ahal bo construcred out of okher stone, wood or metal or a combnation thereof No etectneal or noon signs shal be permctied along the tnH. H) Trash receptacles ahal be pro, dad and mantamed by the tralway owner No trash receptacle shal be placed within 65 loot of any restoential property fine. The nfiway owner shal keep mo IraArrey and screening dear a refuse and Her Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 59-25; Nashville T 50-34; Mace's Ph. 48-36; Eye and Ent. 48-36; Scebcr's Auto 46-38; Valley Realty 46-38; Nashville Chiro 40-38; Lifestyles 44-40; Hallifax Services 42-42; Misfits 34 1/2-49 1/2; Fanners Feed 27 1/2-56 1/2. Good Games and Series - B King 205­ 214-611; J. Cook Jr 200-503; J. Buehler 213-516; S. Kill 211; E Jackson 206-212­ 594; D Lambert 201-582. Full time, 12 month. Supervise day-tonlay operation of Center, provide all registra­ tion and payment-related services, coordinate accounts cial operation Required: Bachelor's Degree and minimum 5 Eaton 185-506; L. Falconer 175-478; D. Gray 187-454; B. Cantrell 157-423; L. Rentz; D. Dutcher 200; S. Cross 181; G. Tois 180; D. Kral I man I6o; D. Pennington 156; B. James 153; C. Barnum 151. Mens High Games and Series - J. Bar­ num 224-627; J. Bartimus 199-583; R. Fay 220-573; E. Behmdt 181-512; J. Smith 192­ 509; M. Snyder 230; K. Hammontree 202; B. Ruthruff 198; B. Hubbell 190; DJ. James 187; V Hall 183; R. Snyder 180; G. Snyder 180; B. Heath 143. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 14-10; Advanced Commercial Printers 13 1/2-10 1/2; Pin Seekers 13 1/2-10 1/2; Modeller Graphics 13-11; Woodmansee Sawmill 12-12; Hast­ ings Bowlers 12-12; Friends 9-15; TVCCU 9-15. Men’s High Games & Series - L. Burch 188; C Bowman 200; R. O’Keefe 223-516; L. Miller 256-636; S. Hyde 214-518; G. Heard 212-605; J. Bartimus 193. Women’s High Games & Series - A. Roemer 170-425; R. Burch 166; S. Bow­ man 174-477; K. Love 184; B. Norris 164; D. Slovinski 167; V. Scobey 401; C. Keller 161-450.________ ______________________ yrs combined expenence in customer service, accounting and supervisory experience; strong communication skills, ability to provide direct customer service to diverse population, abili­ ty to delegate, strong riganizational skills, computer literate, knowledge of accounting system operations, willingness and diligence to leam new ideas and concepts, able to adapt to new situations; projed and detail oriented range $31,929 ■ $35,000 Annual salary Excellent benefit package and choice of D/B or D/C retirement plan Letter of application and resume must be received by 4 pm EST on 02/12/99 at Administrative Services Job #738n, Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue. Battle Creek. Ml 49017-3397. Mail. Fax 616 962-4290 or Email: 0dmserv@kell009.ee mi material. AA/EOL in'99 to read the BANNER Every Week and BE [WORMED! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 4. 1999 - Page 13 Saxon JV eagers go 1-1 Panther eagers beat Rams at Winterfest contest Energy and enthusiasm led to intensity and inspired offensive and defensive play in Delton Kellogg s 77-65 Winterfest win over Galesburg-Augusta last Friday in high school Itoops. The fired up Pantliers stormed out to a 31-13 lead after the first quarter and continued their assault into the fourth quarter when they tallied 24 markers. Delton Kellogg Coach Jim Hogoboom said tlie big start got his team heading in tl»c right direction, an area that they never lost sight of the rest of the contest. "We came out with tremendous energy and enthusiasm in the first half." Hogoboom said. "We’ve been on a frustrating run and the bounces haven't gone our way. The tension hits been mounting, but yesterday (Thursday) lhe practice wc had. intensity, and togetherness." open the third quarter. The Rams continued to use full-court pressure lhe rest of the wav and chiseled the deficit down to 10 points. 53-43. wjth two minutes to play in the third After three quarters. Delton was in front by just seven points, 53-46. "We felt like we needed to re-ignile." Hogoboom explained "In die first half, our (offensive success) came from our defense. In lhe first three minutes (of the third quarter), wc didn't have a positive. We haven't been in that setting a lot; we needed to gel back on track." Reyna then pul the charge back in the Panther offense when he scored back-toback baskets to open the fourth quarter. First, Reyna connected off a pass from Matteson to make it 55-48. At the seven minute mark. Reyna hit another jumper to extend Delton Kellogg's lead out to nine points. 57-18. Denny Bourdo. a senior forward, also came up big for Delton Kellogg in lhe final eight minutes, much to die delight of those sitting in the "House of Pain." Bourdo put his squad ahead by 11. 59­ 48. with a soft turn-around jumper and then scored a lay-up. off a nifty pass from Jeff Humbarger with five minutes to play to help keep Delton Kellogg in charge, 61-52. Bourdo. wlm also was crowned Winterfest king at half, again connected inside to pul his team's advantage at 13 points. 65-52. With under four minutes to play. Bourdo slammed one home. 69­ 57. to send the "House of Pain" into a wild frenzy. The triumph gave die Pantliers a solid rebound off their 63-52 loss to Plainwell Jan. 27 in a non-league tilt thal was re­ scheduled from Jan. 5. Duke Cleveland scored 21 points to lead lhe Trojans to lhe win. but Delton Kellogg also suffered from its 28 turnovers. Matteson led Delton Kellogg in lhe score book with 18 points and Bourdo added 13 markers and 16 rebounds. With three players scoring in double figures, the Hastings High School junior varsity basketball team up-ended Wyoming Park 54-51 last Friday in O-K White road action Eric VanDerMolen and Adam Schantz each led the JV Saxons with 15 points. VanDerMolen tallied 13 in the first half, while Schantz had 8 in the first half and 7 in the second half. Josh Boulter also was a double digit scorer with 13 markers. Eight of Boulter's points came during the second half. Wyoming Park charged out to an 18-9 lead after the first quarter, but Hastings out-scored its opponents 18­ 13 in the second quarter to trail by only four points, 31-27. at the half. The JV Saxons' defense limited die Vikings to just six points in the third quarter and managed to take a one point edge. 38-37. into he final eight minutes Schantz scored 8 and Boulter 5 in the fourth quarter help guide tl»e blue and gold to the hoop triumph. Hastings dropped a 64-52 contest to Lowell Tuesday night Boulter scored 11 points versus the Red Arrows. Schantz K). Scan Tefft 10 and VanDerMolen added 9 markers Tefft also came had a strong game on tltc glass with 9 rebounds, while VanDerMolen dished out 6 assists. Freshmen win in overtime The Saxon .freshman basketball team won a thriller Tuesday night at home, defeating league rival Lowell 60-59 in overtime. Trent Smith made good on a threepointer with roughly 20 seconds to play to put his team ahead, 60-59. A last second scoring opportunity by the Red Arrows was not successful as lhe Saxons escaped with a well-earned victory. Zac Fulmer and David Ockerman each led the blue and gold with 13 points. Smith ta’lied 10 markers and Ryan Stamm ack ed 9. Smith also had a strong outing on defense with 4 steals Vikings tame Cougar eagers Stingy defense and solid free throw shooting led Lakewood to a 53-45 Capital Circuit basketball win over Lansing Catholic Central Tuesday at Lakewood High School. The Vikings leaped out to a 18-8 lead after the first quarter, but led by only one. 27-26. at intermission. In the third quarter. Coach Mark Farrell's squad limited LCC to just five points and look a 52-36 advantage into the fourth quarter. Panther guard Jeff Humbarger (54) goes full speed to the hoop in varsity basketball against versus the Rams. The manxm. white and silver played with a lot of togetherness, starting from the opening tip. A Kyle Matteson three-pointer at the five minute mark of die first quarter gave Delton Kellogg an ll-l advantage and another Matteson triple put Hogoboom's squad in command, 31-13. entering the second frame Matteson scored 14 of his game-high 27 points during the opening eight minutes. In the second quarter, both teams managed 15 points to make it a 46-28 at the half. Regan Doclc tallied 6 of his 8 points in the first \alf. while Mike Kammeraad added 6 and Ruben Reyna contributed 8 of his 13 points. "Everybody contributed in the first half, very unselfish," Hogoboom said. Galesburg-Augusta was able to get back into the game with a 7-0 run to MEDICAL ASSOCIATES ’ R. Troy Carlson, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. • Kathleen Carlson, C.F.N.P. Come grow with us. Call 945-PHYS to schedule an appointment in our new office opening on Monday, March 1,1999. We look forward to providing you with quality health care, from otlr family to yours. Kyle Matteson (24) looks for a way to put his shot past the Ram defender in Panther varsity basketball action last Friday at Delton Kellogg High School. 100S WEST GREEN SHEET • SUITE 101-A • HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 4*0S( EHONE 414»4S.74E7(EHYS) DEFENSE Continued from page 10 * * Surprise Your Valentine witfl... 6th Grade Girls Blue Valentine Love Lines The Blue beat Haslett. 12-7. Kalhlyn Rounds tallied 6 points and Alex Greenfield had a solid all-around ' performance. l he Blue also played a second game versus Charlotte. dropping that game 23- Kelsey Howell was lhe team's top scorer with 4 points and also shinned on defense with 4 steals. 7th Grade Girls Grand Ixdgc was tough to beat in a 31­ 9 contest. Erin I Icmcrling scored 5 points to lead lhe Hastings squad. In The Hastings Banner Give Cupid a helping hand with a LOVELINE in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon proved, and mail to The Hastings Banner. P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. A special column will appear in the February 11th issue. (Deadline noon TYiesday, February 8th). Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice. The cost is lovingly low’ just $4.00 for 16 words (additional words 104 each). Payments MUST accom­ pany your message or be paid prior to publication. 8th Grade Girls Red Enclosed please find My Special prepaid lhe team played well, but fell just a little short against Morrice, 26-18. Rachel Pohja tallied 9 points and Nicole Swartz 4. Erin lush made 4 steals. In a 38-19 loss to Charlotte. Tess* Smith tallied 7 markers and Holly Wilson Valentine Love Line! Compose your own Valentine message, it’s easy to do!! —_____Here are a couple of examples:____—-t COMPOSE Your Own Message Below was a standout on defense. 13 and Under Girls The Hastings Roadrunners defeated Gull Lake 56-28. High scorers for lhe victors were Nicki Notcboom. Tiffany Howell and Jenna | Bryans. Katie Hesterly pulled down 10 rebounds I and Molly Alderson collected 9 caroms. 3rd and 4th (grade Boys ; Gull luikc won a 19-,'4 contest against I the Hastings boys. ; Kyle Beyer and Matt Donnini both scored 5 points to lead Hastings' eagers. Sth and 6th Grade Boys In a much anticipated city matchup, the sixth grade squad used a solid second half defensive effort to gel past the fifth grade team 23-15. Jeryd Eaton scored 6 points for the sixth graders, while Eric Laurie topped the fifth graders will) 4 markers. NAME__ ADDRESS cm _ PHONE ____ Total Words in Message_______________ Total Amount Enclosed at 16 Words. $4.00 plus 10c Addt. words. Message to be published on Februarv_lHh.,1999______ .......... DEADLINE IS Noon Tuesday, February 8th. V' �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 4 1999 LISTERIA, continued from page one and others. He said it will be the job of those people to "convince consumers they can go hack to eating hex dogs." Consumer confidence is also being affected with regard to other products, such as lunch meat, some of which have also been recalled, he said Consumption of food contaminated with listeria can cause listeriosis, which can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, including in­ fants, the elderly, persons with chronic dis­ eases, those infected with HIV, or those taking chemotherapy for cancer In Barry County, one 75-year-dd woman was hospitalized with listeriosis, but has now recovered, according to Wood. Ihc Plumb's employee said there is con­ fusion as to how die bacteria can contami­ nate food, since it is found in soil and can be found on unwashed fruits and vegeta­ bles. Wood advises people to wash all fruits and vegetables and avoid using un­ treated manure on vegetable crops. Wood, the communicable disease coordi­ nator for lhe county, said people could con­ tact her at the Barry/Eaton District Health Department, 948-4890, if they have ques­ tions about listeria. People can also call the U.S. Department of Agriculture Meat and Poultry Hotline, 1-800-535-4555. The hotline is staffed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and has recorded information 24 hours a day. Information on the listeria problem is also being compiled on the Atlanta Centers for Disease Control web page. (www.cdc.gov). Lists of recalled products include the fol­ lowing. Thorn Apple Valley: All meat and poultry products bearing "EST 13529" or "EST P-13529 produced since July 6, 1998, through Dec. 30. These include four types of hot dogs packaged un­ der the Spartan brand, including Spartan Lady Vikings oust Orioles in volleyball thriller Lakewood scored a 15-5, 11-15, 15-8 home win over Capital Circuit foe Charlotte last Thursday in volleyball play at Lakewood High School. - Trailing 5-3 in the first game. l.akcwood rattled off the next 12 points with Jill Benschoter, Amanda Blough, Audra Love and Steph Maciasz all figuring in those Vikings* points. A spike from Benschoter, off a nice pass from Blough, served as game point Hie Vikings again trailed, 5-0, in lhe second game before tallying the next seven points with big plays from Jennifer Nielsen, Blough and Maciasz. Charlotte then went ahead 11-7 and eventually won the game by the four-point margin With Benschoter providing lhe big service points and aces, 1 ^kewixxl leaped out to a 5-0 advantage in the third and deciding game and never looked back. A Catherine Shellenbarger spike made it 6­ 1. v Benschoter tip put the Lady Vikes aiicad 10-4 and a Shannon Spencer service ace made it 13-6. The final two Lakewood points came cm a Nielsen spike, 14-8, and a kill by Shellenbarger, 15-8. beef franks, 16 oz; Sparum regular hot dogs, 16 oz., and Spartan regular hot dogs. 32 oz. (ONLY (hose bearing the ES I 13529 or EST P-13529 numbers ) Other regular hot dogs included in die Thom Apple Valley recall include Albert­ son's, Always Save, Best. Big Tins. Bor­ man. Carters. Colonial. Com King, Fair­ grounds. Fiesta, Flavor King. Gunnoe, Hann. Hanna Ford, llerrud. IGA, Iowa Gold. Madison, Meuer. Nepco, Nepco Bo­ nanza. Piggly Wiggly. Richfood, Schnucks. Thorn Apple Valley, lops, Wilson, Wilson Farms, and Winn Dixie. Bee/hotdogs include Albertson's, Arnold’s, Best Choice, Colonial. Fairgrounds. Hann, IGA, Schnucks, Sunnyside. Tops, and Wilson. Jumbo beef franks include Albert­ son's. Fiesta, Fairgrounds and Janet Lee. Lunch combinations (4-oz packages} in­ clude: Best Bologna with American cheese. HyVcc turkey breast with Cheddar cheese. IlyVce bologna with American cheese, Iowa Gold bologna with American cheese, Iowa Gold cooked ham with swiss cheese. Kroger turkey breast will) Cheddar cheese. Kroger cooked ham with swiss cheese. Kroger bologna with American cheese. Lady I turkey breast with clteddar cheese. Lady Lee turkey ham with American cheese. Lady ire bologna with American cheese. Safeway turkey breast with Cheddar cheese. Safeway cooked ham with swiss cheese. Safeway bologna with American clieesc. Save A Lol cooked liam with swiss clieesc, Schnucks bologna with American clieesc. Smart Selections turkey breast will) chcddar cheese. Smart Selections bologna with American clieesc. Smart Selections turkey ham with American clieesc. and l-i*dy Lee cooked ham with swiss cheese. Oscar Mayer: Two luncheon variety packs having a Jan. 12. 1999. expiration date and the numbers EST-537A and EST-PI449. Bussell Foods: Dinner Bell Virginia Brand Ham Bil Mar Fends: Hot dogs and packaged meats with the serial numbers EST-261 or EST-6911. having a "sell by" date before Feb 25, 1999. including the brand names Hygrade Ball Park Franks. Bryan three-pound club pack hot dogs. Grillmaster hot dogs, Mr. Turkey processed meats, Sara Lee deli meats and Sara Lee Home Roast brands. Gunnard Johnson chosen Lakewood superintendent by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Gunnard Johnson, current principal at Haslett High School, is the first choice to be lakewood schools’ next superintendent. The lutkewood Board of Education unani­ mously voted to offer Johnson the position al last Thursday's special meeting. Dave Steel from Education Associates has notified Johnson of the board's decision and said Johnson has accepted. The board will be contacting Johnson to discuss the details Earlier last week, lhe board's selection committee reported on the home visits to the three finalists' home communities. The other two finalists were Dr. William Howard, superintendent of Buckley, and Dr. Richard Gardner, principal of Northside High School in Fort Wayne, Ind. The committee said lhe home visits were very fruitful and gave them better insight about lhe candidates and how they related to lhe school, central office, the staff and lhe community at large. Martlia Johnson, president of !.akewood Education Support Personnel Association (LESPA). reported that she spoke to some of llie parents in llie Haslett district. Their children were not "all A" students, but she said they felt Johnson had listened fairly to them and their concerns. Middle School Principal Dave Nisbet re­ ported that Johnson works well with people when making decisions and can work with various classes of people. Board member David Bulling said the visit to Haslett confirmed what he already knew. One of the reasons Bulling supported Johnson over Gardner was Johnson's established network in Michigan. Board member Denny Smith said he was impressed with Johnson’s approach to the students in the high school. Smith said Johnson seemed to know every youngster he met in lhe hall. Teacher Rob Kroiscnga said he was im­ pressed with tlie apparent affection the com­ munity had for Johnson. Various people be met said "We don’t want you to take him." Johnson has been principal of Haslett High School since 1988. STREAK...continued from page 10 Bownc opened the third quarter with a trifecta (35-26). The next play showed the Saxons' unselfishness as Bownc made a pass to Storms inside and Storms dished it off to Tyson Walther for an even better shot down low. The basket upped the blue and gold's lead to 11 points, 39-28. "Il’s been that way all year." Schils said of his team member's ability to find lhe open man and not worry about their own personal statistics Another Bownc triple made the advantage 12 points, 42-30. mid-way through die third quarter and a Storms' score, off a sweet disli from Bowne extended it out even further. 44-30. on die next possession The run continued with Storrs putting in a scoop (46-34) with two minutes left in the stanza, Bowne picking up a loose ball and passing one off to Steve Storrs (50-36) and Walther collecting a rebound and scoring at the buzzer (52-36) to put Hastings comfortably in charge. The fourth quarter could not have started any better for the Saxons as Bowne rot only made a basket, but turned it into a five-point play (57-36) because of a Lowell foul that was called after his hoop. Storms blocked two shots in lhe final six minutes to ignite the defensive prowess. And the Hastings' bench did its share to keep Lowell from mounting any serious threat. "I was real pleased with that group at lhe end," Schils said of the contributions from his backup players. "We have ma^e steps in improving that." Twelve Saxons scored points including Josh Hendershot (2). Whitney (7), Storrs YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry Gouty Adolt Biskrtb.il Lexgoe Standing. W-L Team Other Body Shop ................................... 7-0 Blair. Landscaping.................................S-| Pr Jammers.............................................. ,4-| FlexFab Black......................................... .4-2 Hasting. Merchants ............................ 4-2 Murphy/Flood.......................................... 3-2 M.instreet Savings Bank........................3-3 Richies Koflee Shop...............................2-2 McNeils Law Firm .............................. .2-03 Drill Team..................................................2-4 FlexFab Blue............................................. 1-4 FlexFab Red.............................................0-6 Lakewood Merchants ............................ 0-7 Game Results <1. to 9-0 with a 84-48 win over Lansing St. Matthews. Randall scored a season high 26 points to lead BCC and also pulled down 15 rebounds Adam Wtnegar tallied 20 points in the first half, including 18 on six threepointers. Rozema ad<*ed 13 points and 14 rebounds, kimphere had 18 points and Rob Stuut dished out 11 assists. Tnm Game Results Hastings' Jim Storms (30) presence inside was a key in Tuesday's O-K White victory. Storms contributions came from both the defensive and the offensive side ol the floor. Trojans trounce Wolverines, 85-58 Middleville out-scored Godwin Heights 27-9 in lhe second quarter and pulled out an 83-58 O-K Blue basketball victory Tuesday night al Thomapple Kellogg High School. The Trojrms (9-3 overall and 6-2 in the O-K Blue) trailed 13-10 late in the first quarter and entered the second down 13­ 12. A 27-9 run. though, put the Trojans in charge. 39-22, with tough defense being a key. Middleville had 22 field goal opportunities in lhe second stanza compared to Godwin's 4. Middleville led 63-37 after three quarters in a game that four of its players scored double digits. Ben Lucas had a season-high 17 points and was 7-of-10 from the field. Andrew Hillman tallied 11 points as did Ken VanRyn and Dan Finkbeiner. VanRyn also dished out 8 assists and made 5 steals. llie Trojans’ point total was their highest of the season. Middleville was 35-Of-62 from the field for 56 percent. VIKINGS... Lakewood's Catherine Shellenbarger guides the ball over the net as teammates Audra Love (15) and Jennifer Nielsen (9) prepare to get on defense Eagle Adam Winegar (31) attempts to put in two with teammate Colin Randall in position to pull down a board, if the shot doesn’t go in. in recent basketball action at Barry County Christian. Adnlt Indoor Soccer League W-C-T Black............................................. 3j>-2 Blue......................................................... 3-1-2 Green .................................................... 3-2-0 White ................................................... .0-6-0 vonuiiuvu from apge jl«3 Maciasz led luikewood in kills with 12 and Audra Love was tops in digs with 14. I-ovc also scored 12 service points, with three aces. Benschoter managed 4 blocks and setter Amanda Blough had seven service points and 32 assists. laikewood. now 40-4. did not play in the Lansing Community College tournament Saturday because of too many illnesses to its players. Viking Coach Kellie Rowland said that at least five of her players were suffering from bugs and she felt that they needed time to rest in hopes of them returning back to good health. Hastings' out-rebounded Park 34-19 with Stonns collecting 7 of those caroms. The Saxons (8-3. 4-3) continue their home swing Friday with a league contest against the Wildcats from Northview Flexfab (red) 28 vs. Hastings Merchant. 75; Flexfab (black) 47 vs. Other Body Shop 76; Flexfab (blue) 52 vs. Drill Team 42; Blain Landscapping 65 vs. Flexfab (red) 27; Flexfab (black) 38 vs. PR Jammer. 48; McNeil. Law Firm 42 va. Blain Landscap­ ping 53; Lakewood Merchants 49 vs. Hast­ ings Merchants 85; Pr Jammen 61 vs. M.instreet Savings Bank 40; Lakewood Merchants 57 vs. Mainstreet Savings Bank BCC’s winning streak extended with two wins Barry County Christian kept its perfect record intact with a 67-37 triumph last week over I .ansing I .akestde Josh Lamphere scored 23 points. Colin Randall 18 and Tony Rozema 12 to lead the Eagles offensively. Randall also pulled down 14 rebounds, while Rozema collected 12 caroms and dished out 6 assists. llie victory was BCCs eighth in eight games this season and Friday they went (4), Dan Deming (5). Josh Woodard (2). Ryan Eltzroch (1), Andy Keller (I). WJthcr (6) and Terrell (3). Lowell was led by Aaron Alsgaard who had 13 points. The victory over Lowell followed a 65­ 63 thriller over Wyoming Park last Friday on the road Hastings outscored Park 28-11 in the fourth quarter and Bownc hit the game-winning jumper with three seconds to play. Stonns finished with 24 points, Bownc had 23. including three, 3-pointcrs. and Whitney added 12 markers. Bownc also dished out 4 assists K'Brio Kimble topped Park with 20 points. "Wc played great team defense (and) had great ball pressure and rotation by our off side players," Farrell said. Lakewood held LCC’s top inside gun, Adam Kulesza, to just 6 points. Jeremy Frost tallied 16 points for Lakewood and Richie Livingston added 15 markers. Frost also lopped the Vikings' boards men will: 9 caroms, while Livingston dished out 5 assists. . Joel Dow made 4 steals to headline lhe defensive effort, while Matt Cramer managed 3 steals. The Vikings made good on 17-of-36 field goal attempts (47 percent) and hit 15-of-20 free throws (75 percent). They also collected 23 rebounds, dished out 20 assists and made 9 steals. Lakewood will face Eaton Rapids on die road in league action Friday. Black 4 vs. Green 2; Blue 10 vs. White 3; Blue 11 vs. White 2. 1999 Coed Winter Volley ball Standings W/L Hastings Mfg...................... ----------------- 21-3 Blair Landscaping............ ..................... 18-6 Hastings Saxons............... Flexfab............................... ..................... J2-6 True Value.......................... .................... 8-10 Hastings Mutual............... .................... 8-10 Slaughter............................ .................... 9-13 Coleman Agency.............. .................... 4-12 Jordray Construction....... .................... 4-12 The Wolverines................. .................... 2-20 Weather Line Call the YMCA Weather Line, 945-2631, if you have questions as to whether a pro­ gram has been cancelled due to weather or school closings. A prc-recordcd message will inform you as to which programs have been cancelled. Weather cancellations arc also given to WBCH Radio. 100.1 FM. Family Fun Nights Family Fun Nights scheduled for Hast­ ings High School on Fridays, Feb. 19 and March 12 have been cancelled due to school program scheduling. Indoor Soccer Instruction Buys and girls in grades kindergarten through fourth are welcome to attend the Saturday morning soccer instruction. Hast­ ings High School Gym will be the site start­ ing Jan. 16 and continuing through Feb. 27. Come dressed to play and shin guards are recommended. The cost is $3 per Saturday or $15 for a six-week program pass. Prercgistration is not required. 8-9 a.m., first grade; 9-10 a.m., second grade, 10-11 a.m., * kindergarten, 11 a.m.-noon. third and fourth grade. K-Basketball Basketball for boys and girls in Kinder­ garten-second grades will be instructed at Lee Elementary in Middleville. Instruction will be led by Jennifer Wilkinson, TKHS JV girls coach. The program starts Satur­ day, Feb. 20 and continues through March 27. Registration form and fee of $20 (includes a basketball t-shirt) arc required by the deadline of Feb. 12. Scholarships are available. Volunteers arc needed each week to help with coaching. The schedule will be as follows: first grade, 9-10 a.m.; second grade, 10-11 a.m.; kindergarten, II a.m.noon. Employment Opportunities The YMCA is currently seeking staff for our summer programs. Positions such as camp counselors, playground counselors, umpires, and swim instructors. Please con­ tact the YMCA office, 945-4574. for fur­ ther information and forms. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 4 1999 - Paoe 15 CH Support Scouting bbi bt 3* 0 National Boy Scouts Week, February 1*7,1999 Scouting builds confidence and self-reliance. That's why Scouts go on to become leaders in all walks of life. "To help others at all times" js an important part of the Scout Oath. Thanks, Scouts, for setting a fine example. Scouts learn skills tliey'i7 enjoy for a lifetime. We're proud of the contribution Scouting makes to America's youth. Scouting opens new worlds of learning and exploration. You're our hope for the future. Scouts, we salute you! Making good things grow in nature and in life - is what Scouting is all about. Keep up the good work scouts!. Scouts from around the world share the satisfaction of meeting new challenges. We support these leaders of tomorrow! Scouts of all ages are the pride of dur community. We ' congratulate them on all they do to make our lives better. Scouting serves not only its members: but the local communities where they live Good Turns, Eagle Project, Troop Projects and in many other ways. Scouting . continues to teach service to our youth. £ l d <L Im * 1 Cub Scout Packs: #3396, #3131, #30£0, #3074, #3075, #3077, #3175 Boy Scout Troops: #50, #74, #105, #108, #175, #300 Explorers Post: #2074 d d d 0 0 £ £ 0 For more information about Scouting contact KELLY COUZENS at 888-272-4732 MC Supply 2398 S. Bedford Road, Hastings 616'945-2782 Union Bank Lake Odessa • 616-374**3278 Freeport • 616-765-3100 Dimondale • 517-646-9095 Mulliken • 517-649-2333 Farmers Feed Service, Inc. Jerry’s lire 1413 2nd St., Lake Odessa, Ml 616-374-8892 1-800-622-TIRE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings 616-945-9926 Fillmore Equipment, Inc. 2900 N. Broadway (North on M-43), Hastings Eaton Federal Savings Bank Nashville 945-9526 852-1830 Bill Seif Chevrolet • Buick MacLeod Chiropractic South M-37 in Hastings 128 W. Center, Hastings 616-945-2425 616-948-3170 Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark M-66 Tire & Petersen Enterprises 7775 Saddle Bsg Lake Rd. - M-66, Lake Odessa Dan Valley Excavating 110 W. State Street in Hastings 616-374-1200 987 Grand Rapids Street, Middleville 616-945-9551 Oil Changes • Mechanic On Duty Struts • Shocks • Brakes • Mufflers • Batteries 616-795-9321 King’s Music Center Electronics & Appliances Plumb’s Valu-Rite 130 W. State Street, Hastings 902 W. State St., Hastings Dewey’s Sales' & Service 1111 W. Green Street, Hastings 616-945-4915 616-945-4284 * 616-945-4921 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 4. 1999 COURT NCWS Dale Frederick French, 50, is competent to stand trial and lias been deemed sane, though he meets the criteria for mental ill­ ness by the Center for Forensic Psychol­ ogy in Ypsilanti, Judge James Fisher an­ nounced at French's pre-trial conference in Circuit Court lliursday. French pleaded not guilty last fall to charges alleging be took a sexually explicit photograph of a 9-ycar-old Hastings girl and tried to take a similar photo of an 8year-old Hastings girl on or about Aug. 13, 1998. If convicted on die two felony counts of child sexually abusive activity, he could spend a maximum of 20 years in prison on each count and/or a $100,000 fine. French, who is free on $20,000 bond, is scheduled for another prc-tnal hearing Feb 11 at 8:15 a on. In other recent court business: • Matthew Allen Fletcher, 15, of East Ixroy, was sentenced as an adult Jan. 22 to one year in jail, with credit for three days served, one year on a tether after being re­ leased from jail and five years on proba­ tion. Fletcher pleaded guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder m exchange for the dismissal of one count of kidnapping. The boy was arrested after an Oct. 16, 1998. incident in which his mother drove him to Hastings where they forced his ex­ girlfriend from a home football game into the back of their pickup truck. < Fletcher then beat the girt repeatedly be­ fore his mother, Lydia Spooner, dropped her off al the Cappon Shell Station in Hastings. The Hastings girt suffered numerous in­ juries, including bruising and swelling, but no permanent injuries. Spooner, 42, was sentenced Jan. 21 to a one year probationary period. If she is suc­ cessful under the terms of probation, she can plead to a lesser ctuyge of aggravated assault in one year and be sentenced on that conviction. • Claude Secs. 39. of Olivet, pleaded guilty to manufacture and delivery of mari­ juana in exchange for the dismissal of a charge of carrying a concealed weapon at his circuit court arraignment Thursday. Sees was charged after he was stopped by the Barry County Sheriffs Department Sept. 18, 1998, in Woodland Township. Sees told Judge James Fisher thal he had nearly one ounce of marijuana in a box un­ der the front seal and an additional 17.34 grams in separate baggies inside his truck. "I was ready to give it away, ready to give it up," be said. "I haven't smoked it in six months." He is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 25 and could be ordered to spend a maximum of four years in prison or pay a $20,000 fine. • Johnny Leinaar, 44, of Hastings, was given 7411 Status, a section of the Public Health Code for simple possession, for his conviction of possession of marijusia. "He had led a stable and productive life lhe last 20 years," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "He does have a problem with substance abuse. He had stopped for a while but circumstances in his life led him to return to substance abuse " Kuzava recommended the 7411 status, which will help him have die conviction removed from his record, "to give him a chance to prove to himself that this is something that is out of character for him." • Ryan Braman, 21, of Grand Rapids, stood mute to a charge of breaking and en­ tering the Ace Gun Shop in Freeport Nov. 2 and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. W,i,il,, I LITTLE GRAY KITTEN with long Mr with Mn white, 6 toes on frwttRBWlkltflttarDr* Hauler //<;/. ii SECRETARY: McCormick Enterprises, Inc., a leading mill­ wright & crane support service company based in Delton, is cur­ rently accepting applications for a Secretary. Successful candi­ dates sliould have 1-3 years ex­ perience Job duties will include maintaining files, copying, job entries, data entry, proficient in Word & Excel, and assist Sales Administrative Assistants as re­ quired. Please mail or fax re­ sume to: McCormick Enter­ prises, Inc. Attn: Brian J. Miller P.O. Box 408 Delton, Ml. 49046 Fax (616)623-5869.___________ MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST: New Family Medicine Office in Hastings is seeking a full-time receptionist The successful can­ didate must possess excellent interpersonal and communica­ tion ski 1 Is. Computer experience is required and billing experi­ ence is a plus. Prior experience in a physician’s office is required. Please send resume/application and letter of introduction to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml. 49058 (616)948-3112or Fax (616)945­ 4130.________________________ SNOWMOBILE AUCTION: Saturday. February 6. Slana ■ 9am. ,1 America'! -------------Free BUY OR brochure call 317-369-1133. Tenm: cash or travelers checks. 23% down payment required. Two auction rings - bring a friend! Great deal, - great fun! White Stir Snowmobile Auction. Inc. US 12 east of Bronson, Michigan 199* PLAYBOUY PONTOON 20ft. used 6 times, lots ofextra's. Must sell 313.500 OBO. 945­ 9944 after 4pm. 911 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS made while you wait- 32000each- 2 or more 318.00 each. Great gifts. Action Signs 1011E. State St. Hastings 948-8618 or toll free 888-57T 7446. FOR SALE: Amana stove A refrigerator. Used 6 mot. Mov­ ing - must sell! 3900 for both. Ph. 616-738-3836 after 6-OQp.m. 3 RADIANT HEATERS. NATURAL GAS, 60M0BTU, 1 YEAR OLD, 9»« EFFI­ CIENT. 813WEACH OBO. CALL 943-9346, AFTER 6:00PM. MEAT & DELI CLERK: Flex­ ible hours. Tom’s Market HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk LumbcrCompany, 310 Oak St, Freeport, MIEOE COMPUTER DATA ENTRY/ CLERICAL POSITION. Em­ ployer offering a part-time (20 hours per week) position st arting immediately. Looking for an in­ dependent worker with computer skills, data entry, word, excel and general office experience. Please submit resume to Com­ puter Data Entry, P.O. Box 577. Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 LOOKING FOR A DEPEND­ ABLE retired person that is willing to work. Please call 852­ 9743 between 8am & 4pm HELP WANTED, PAID WEEKLY. Due to a large in­ crease in business, local com­ pany must expand operations and fill 10 full time permanent posi­ tions to start at $54Grwk. compiny training provided for posi­ tions that requires, job descrip­ tions. hours, pay scale, profit sharing; discussed at interview, no 3rd shift, call 616-948-2387. ext. 5_________________________ MERCHANDISER: MAJOR GREETING CARD COM­ PANY looking for Retail Mer­ chandiser in Hastings area. Please leave name, phone number and briefqualifications at 1-800-373­ 3636 cxt#93437 FOR SALE: 1967 CADILLAC COUPE DeVILLE, 84.000 original miles, body straight, little surface rust, runs great. 35.000.00. leave message. 616­ 795-8828. 1997GRANDAMSE Pdr-.air. cruise, tilt, power windows, power locks. ABS.ETS. anti theft lock. 38.000 miles. Runs great. $11300. Call 616-943-3934 af­ ter 6pm WANTED: OLD POST­ CARDS, call Bev. 616-948- enced. Call WE CAN ALL USE A LITTLE HELP Credit and pteaae call 414-9484321. 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IS YOUR CREDIT BAD? * Brian Klawiter, 19. of Grand Rapids, was sentenced to 30 days in jail with work and school release for his conviction of at­ tempted embezzling for taking two two­ way radios from Hastings Mutual Insurance Company while working as a security guard Ik was also ordered to spend two years on probation • Lori Watters. 37. of Middleville, was continued on probation for violating proba­ tion and was ordered to spend 60 days in fail with credit for41 days served. 14.42/hour + great benefits, en­ try level, training provided, start now!616-949-2424,JoblineFee. ADMISSIONS (CLERICAL­ HOSPITAL): to 10.58/bour. ♦ great benefits, general office du­ ties, needed now! 616-949-2424. JoblincFec.___________________ GENERAL FACTORY HELP: Inspectors/packcrs, to 15/hour + benefits, 2 shifts, ma­ jor plant, may require drug test, 616-949-2424, Jobline Fee MAINTENANCE/HANDYMAN: to 16/hour + benefits, major company, trained/skilled, light repairs, start now! 616-949­ 2424, Jobline Fee. 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He is scheduled for a pretrial conference Feb. 4 al 8:15 a.m LOCAL ROUTE DRIVER (BOTTLING COMPANY): w> PIANO TUNING, needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604,____________________ • Brian Manisius, 18. of Hastings, was given Holmes Youthful Trainee Act status as a result of his felony charge for breaking into a delivery truck and taking beer last month. The status will give him a chance to have lhe felony removed from his record if he is successful on six months probation. He was also ordered to spend the first 10 days of his probation in jail to be served on a work/scbool release basis, to pay more tlian $300 restituton and $500 court costs and to complete his high school education. "It would appear from the comments in the pre-sentence report that this going around town and stealing beer from trucks is a big thing at the high school, a big prank," said Kuzava. "Unfortunately, be chose to take part and now he is going to be the example, standing before the court facing a felony conviction." Kuzava said Martisius appeared to be somewhat unconcerned about the impact of having a felony on his record. "I think jail lime on lhe weekends in ap­ propriate." she said, adding tliat lie lias also liad problems with school attendance and truancy. "I ask that he be ordered to have no unexcused absences and he be kepi on track toward graduation “ According to McNeill. Martisius also has good points. "He is a member of the Youth Advisory Council in Barry County and raised funds for the Hastings skate park and participated in the recent Toys for Tots campaign." McNeill said. "It's my understanding that be does well in school and be does set goals. And. taking it lightly is more of a reflection of his personality than how he really feels." Manisius said he is not only being pun­ ished by lhe coon, but is also losing privi­ leges al Itomc and the respect of others doe to live offense. "Iks really hard tn get thal trust back once you've lost it." said Fisher. "You're going to have Io earn that by your actions, not just words." Fisher added he was distressed to see Manisius in circuit court. "There's no logical reason oilier than foolishness and I attribute that to your age." said Fisher, trainee/skillcd, major company, needed now! 616-949-2424, Jobline Fee. Mobtli lloiut v ABANDONED REPO - Bank A pretrial hearing was scheduled fcr Feb. 11. If convicted, he could face i maximum possible penalty of 10 years in prison. Tdk Care flfYuunetf • Y<w Gm TjL- Q»e < * RJr. Erin Neil is new state trooper The South Haven Post of the Michigan State Police is welcoming new trooper Erin Neil, a recent graduate of the 117th Michi­ gan State Police Trooper Recruit School. She began patrol duties on Jan. 11 and is one of 96 new troopers who graduated dur­ ing a special ceremony on Jan 8. Neil, a native of Lake Odessa, is a gradu­ ate of Lakewood High School. Her parents, Bonnie Neil, and Ron and Carla Neil, live in Lake Odessa and Hastings. As a graduate of the 117th Michigan State Police Trooper Recruit School. Neil received 20 weeks of intense training in criminal law. criminal investigation, patrol tactics, physical fitness, first aid, firearms instruction, defensive tactics, and precision driving techniques. Woman with knife overdoses, on Courts and Law steps A 27-year-okl area woman was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings to have her stomach pumped after she apparently suffered from some type ol overdose on the front steps of the Barry County Courts and Law Building in Hastings at about 11:45 a m. Tuesday. Emergency personnel apparently found a serrated streak-type knife tucked into the back of the woman's pants and turned it over to police. Officers speculated that she had been at the building to attend substance abuse counseling and that she never made it inside the building The woman was apparently thrashing around when emergency workers arrived, according to a preliminary report. No charges are expected to be filed, though the incident remains under investigation. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 4. 1999 - Page 17 Barry County Sheriff's Dept, announces promotion, hirings Sheriff Steve DeBoer has announced sev­ eral promotions and hirings within the department. Deputy Anthony Stein has been promot­ ed to sergeant and assigned to corrections. Stein has been with the department since 1987 and during that time has worked in dispatch, corrections and as a road deputy He is a member of the marine rescue and recovery unit of the Sheriff’s Department, was one of the original community policing officers for the county and was a field train­ ing officer for rccruiLdcputies. Stein holds an associate’s degree from Grand Rapids Junior College in criminal justice. He lives in the Middleville area with his wife and two children. Deputy Julie Jones has been assigned as a full-time deputy. Jones first worked for the Department as a part-time dispatcher while working for the Department of Natural Resources as a park ranger. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Spring Arbor College in graphic arts and attended the Grand Rapids Community College Police Academy, graduating in 1997. She lives in the Middleville area with her husband and two children. Deputy Jay Wayman has been assigned as a full-time deputy. Wayman started his police career work­ ing part-time for both the Crystal Township Police Department and the Kent County Airport Police Department. Originally from Saranac, he holds an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Grand Rapids Com­ munity College and attended the Grand Rapids Community College Police Acade­ my. graduating in 1997. Wayman lives in Grand Rapids with his new bride. Anthony Stein Julie Jones Jay Wayman COURT NEWS, continued from page 16 • Larry Christie. 33, of Delton, is sched­ uled to be tried Feb. 1 on one count of first degree and one count of second degree crim­ inal sexual conduct with a person under die age of 13. He is accused of fondling the girl inside her bathing suit and of inappropriate sexual acts will) her on a couch sometime between Aug. 14 and Aug. 21. 1998 in Hope Township. • Eric Anderson. 20. of the Kent County Jail, stood mute to a cliarge of breaking and entering a building with intent io commit a larceny for allegedly breaking into the Ace Gun Shop in Freeport and stealing neatly 40 weapons Nov. 2. 1998. He is scheduled for a pretrial conference Feb. 4 al 8:15 a.m. Ernest F. "Fred" Gavett i a WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - Mr. Ernest F. "Fred" Gavctl, age 69. of Westfield, Massachusetts and formerly of Jackson, Michigan, passed away Thursday, January 28, 1999 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Among his survivors are Reverend Donald & Haroldine Brail of Hastings. Funeral . Services were held on Wednesday, February 3, 1999 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings Full military honors at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. rrr WE WILL BEAT YOUR BEST DEAL BY 2OO OB WE WILL GIVE YOU 5OO!!! 99 JEEP GRAND 90 CHRYSLER CHEROKEE LTD 3OOM 4 DOOR Gerald W. Morgan Sr. HASTINGS - Mr. Gerald W. Morgan Sr., age 82, of Hastings and formerly of Assyria Township, passed away Sunday, January 31, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Morgan was bom on April 14, 1916 in Hastings, the son of Edward & Lucinda (VanHout) Morgan. He was raised in Barry County and attended Barry County rural schools. He married Doris J. Egan in August 1953. Mr. Morgan was lifcJoog Barty County resident. He was employed by the Grand Trunk Railroad for 25 years and was also engaged in farming. Mr. Morgan was preceded in death by his parents; son. Edward Morgan; granddaughter. Melanic Morgan; step-son, Richard Cranmore; three brothers & one sister, daughter. Doris Morgan. He is survived by his wife. Doris Morgan; son. Gerald (Tawnie) Morgan, Jr., of Fremont; daughter. Betty (Walt) Bell of Battle Creek; four grandchildren; three step-sons. Jack Egan of Charlotte. John Cranmore of Olivet, and Eugene Cranmore of Battle Creek; eleven step­ grandchildren. Graveside Services for Mr. Morgan were held Wednesday, February 3. 1999 at the Union Cemetery. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was a’, the Union Cemetery, Maple Grove Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. 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Mrs. Stampfler married Ambrose Leo Stampfler, Sr. Mildred loved playing the organ, marbles, gardening & reading. She was a member of Orangevilla Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband. Ambrose on August 1, 1979 and a son, Andrew; grandson. Neil Stampfler; brothers, John. Rd^inond & Edward Runyan; sister, Ethel Dahline. Mrs. Stampfler is survived by her two sons. Bernard Stampfler of Ionia and John Lenz of Florida; daughter. Mary Malezek of Bay City. Michigan; eleven grandchildren. 16 great grandchildren and several step grand & great grandchildren; one sister. Bernice Doughty of Largo, Florida; several nieces and nephdws. Funeral Services for Mrs. Stampfler were held Friday. January 29, 1999 at lhe Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Dan Bowman of the Orangeville Baptist Church officiated. Burial took place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. 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Fri. 3:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a_m - 3.00 p.m. OF HASTINGS CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DODGE JEEP AH leases: 0 down payment. 60 month lease. 12.000 ml.-, per year, payments plus tax. 1st pay­ ment. security deposit & state fees due at inception. 94 and newer 60 mos.. 91.36 mos. > t �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 4. 1999 Lake O teens face murder charge Feb. 8 From Time to Time CONTINUED from page 9 By Lynn Sutfln Clinton County News The circuit court arraignment of three Lake Odessa teens charged with killing a 20-year-old Sunfield woman Dec. 16 has been scheduled for Monday, Feb. 8, in St. Johns. Clinton County. The three are accused of killing Kassanda Mane Sanborn to sell her car for an ounce of crack cocaine, according to testimony offered during a Jan. 26 preliminary exam in Clinton County’s 65th District Court. John M. Soblesky, 19. Christopher W. Hynes, 16, and Travis J. Bumham, 18, were arraigned Dec. 18 on charges of first degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and felony murder. Hynes was charged as an adult and bond was denied to ail three because of the seriousness of the charges. The three were bound over to circuit court following the Jan. 26 hearing and are slated for arraignment Feb. 8. Clinton County Det. Dan Flint testified the three admitted to him during taped statements that Sandborn was killed so her silver. Ford Probe could be sold for $1,000 worth of crack cocaine, about an ounce at current street value. Flint said the three got Sandborn to pick them up and take them for a ride ir. the country. They then had her stop so they could go to the bathroom and killed her. “(Soblesky) said they planned to jack her car, kill her and take it to the dude, the crack dealer, and sell it for $1,000 of crack cocaine," Flint said. “He said his role was to Christopher Hynes Travis Burnham punch her and daze her. and Chris and Travis were to start sticking hqf." Sandborn suffered 20 stab/cut wounds, according to Dr. Laurence Simpson, direc­ tor of forensic pathology at Sparrow Hospi­ tal. Simpson examined her body the day after it was discovered at the dead end of Bauer Road in Eagle Township. According to Simpson. Sandborn died of multiple stab wounds, but the cause of death was a single stab wound to the abdomen, about 3/4 of an inch long, that perforated a major artery. “It was not immediately fatal.” Simpson Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. said. “It took her minutes, maybe 10 to 15, to bleed to death. Without the abdomen wound, there is a good likelihood she would have survived.” Flint said according to taped statements, two knives were used to stab Sandborn, a 3 l/2-inch to four-inch folding knife and a wooden-handled kitchen knife. Only one knife was recovered at the scene. Daniel Todd of Lake Odessa, Hynes* cousin, testified Hynes and Soblesky came to his house the morning of Dec. 17 and told him they had killed Sandborn for her car to get crack. According to Todd, they stabbed Sandborn, and Hynes later jumped up and down on her head until they heard something crack, to msure she was dead. A friend of Bumham's. Ricky Darnell. 17. of Lansing, also testified Bumham came to sec him Dec. 17, at about 2:30 a.m. at his home in Lansing and asked to borrow gas money. At that time. Bumham told Dar- John Soblesky nell he had killed a female. “Travis acted nervous and shook up,” Darnell said. “He said he, John and Chris did it and had some guy to buy her car for $ 1.000 worth of crack. He said he stabbed her about five times and left her body on some dead end road... he thought in Eaton County.” After Bumham left, Darnell called 911 to report the murder. An investigation by the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department began soon after. Sandborn’s body was discovered about 12:30 p.m. Dec. 17 in Eagle Town­ ship and officers from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department were called to the scene. At about the same time Sandborn's body was found, Eaton County deputies alerted Clinton County officers that a suspect was in custody. A short time later, the other two suspects were arrested in Lake Odessa and the vehicle was recovered. No. 36 and James Cole was postmaster for 14 years pnor and during the Civil War and his daughter. Cclcstia Cole St. Johns, was deputy during this time Now in conclusion. I desire tc say I have tried to record the facts of early events to the best of my know ledge and understand­ ing I have received congratulations from those who have lived here the most years upon the accuracy of my items and I havf received personal congratulations from ear­ ly pioneers now living in the far west, one near the Pacific Coast upon the correctness of my history. Now’, in conclusion, remem­ ber this history has been written by a man living on “borrowed” time. Again I say I wrote it in 1891, 20 years ago. 1 have written it again in 1911 [with some updating and additions], but in 20 years to come, in 1931. whether I rewrite it again then will be a future conclusion. Now in closing my history, I am thankful to the editor, his assistant, and to the people of Woodland, the many readers of The Woodland News for their kindness, cour­ tesy and respect, which they have shown me since writing these items. Very Respectful­ ly. A.W. Dillenback. Sources: "A History of Woodland, Michi­ gan by A. W. Dillenback. 1911: for docu­ mentation purposes "The History of Alle­ gan and Barry Counties." Crisfield John­ son. D.W Ensign and Co.. Philadelphia.. 1880. History of Woodland. Michigan. 1837-1937 by B.S. Holly: Scrapbook assembled by Vera Niethamer Geiger: Niethamer Scrapbooks loaned by Thomas Niethamer. Plat maps from !84C. I860. 1873. 1895. 1913. 1928. The History of Woodland. Michigan 1837-/987, compiled by Catherine Mary Arnott: Records of Woodland Cemetery #2. Woodland Memor­ ial Park. Mauch Cemetery. #/. and Lake­ side Cemetei v. Lake Odessa, compiled by Ella Enness Kantner. The Groundhog says “Spring is just around the corner, so we’re doing some spring cleaning.9* < 1995 CHEVY~< <1990 CHEVY 1500\ FLAIE-SIDE 4X4 SILVERADO, LOADED, 350, TRAILER PKG. < 1998 GMC 3500 DUALLY 350, LOADED. EXT. CAB, LEATHER, DIESEL, 14,000 MILES, HARD TO RND, WITH PLOW. SAVE! 1998 GMC A < 1998CHEVFA < 1998 CHEVY YUKON 4X4 SLT 1500 X CAB 4X4 EXT. 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Feb. 28, is intended to be for the whole family. All young people ages 18 and under, and those under 12 who are accompanied by an adult, will be admitted free of charge to the hour­ long concert The GRSO is expected to perform the Rossini overture to The Barber of Seville," .Poems from Prokofiev's "Summer Day." Ravel's “Le Tonbeau de Couperin" and the first movement ialkgro vivace) of Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 "Italian." Also featured will be soloist David Hill on marimba in Rosauro's Marimba Concerto. An "afterglow" wine and cheese -4 SI v 4 Hastings News Briefs: ' * ANNER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1999 PRICE 50* Lt. Gov. speaks to Hastings Rotary Michigan on a roll, but challenges ahead by David T. Young Editor Things in Michigan have been going pretty well in recent years, but there are still challenges to be faced. Lt. Gov. Richard Ptwthumus told the Hastings Ro­ tary Club Monday. Posthumus was making a sort of "Homecoming" speech for the local Rotary Club’s annual Rural-Urban Day obser­ vance. in which farmers and agricultural people from all over the county were in­ vited to have lunch and hear the lieutenant governor talk about statewide issues TI»c guest speaker knew a number of at­ tendees by name, lie was introduced by his uncle. Hastings Rotarian Ray Wieland, and he said he felt at home here because he grew up on a farm in Alto and was an FFA member at Caledonia High School. Posthumus, who became lieutenant gov­ ernor only last month after serving in the Michigan .Senate, had high praise for lead­ ers from West Michigan, whom he referred to as good role models for young people. "I have had the good fortune of serving witli good legislators, like Jack and Bob Welborn, Bob Bender. Joanne IZmmons and Terry Geiger. They're the reasons Michigan has come so far." The lieutenant governor said Michigan since 1991, under die leadership of Gov. John Engler, has created more jobs titan any other state, has drastically reduced the level of unemployment, has reduced the numbers on the welfare rolls, and has brought much better equity to educational funding. See LT. GOVERNOR, continued page IS tasting party also is planned at Jonny Conoon's Restaurant after the concert, g Cost is 520 per person. Call 945-0100 for reservations. ~ The concert is sponsored by the Thomapple Ans Council of Barry County. Cost for adults to attend the concert will be $12 per person. $10 for senior Saxons Soaring... citizens. The Hastings High School varsity basketball team is currently on a five-game winning streak after winning Tuesday 71-40 against East Grand Rapids at East. The streak has helped to put Don Schils' squad into a tie for first place in the O-K White hoop sta idings. Hastings also defeated Northview, Lowell. Wyoming Park and Grand Rapkis Catholic Central during the five-game stretch. Here, guard Adam Whitney (20) takes flight as three Northview defenders attempt to stop his shot during last Friday's home game. Hastings will return home Friday for a league matchup against Zeeland. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Barry joins list for disaster aid Barry County and 27 other Michigan counties late last month were added to the snow emergency declaration list issued by President Clinton after the Blizzard of 1999 in the first week of January. Wayne County originally was the only Michigan county made eligible for federal emergency assistance. But Former Hastings mayor, Cedric Morey, dies the list now includes Barry. Allegan. Kalamazoo and Kent counties after by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Ninety-year-old Cedric Smith Morey, a former mayor of the ci.y of Hastings, died Monday night. Morey served as mayor from Jan. 1, they received record or near record snowfall for the first two weeks of January. An official from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said funding assistance of up to 75 percent will be made to counties 1972 to Dec. 31. 1974. Before that, he served on the Hastings City Council for seven terms as the alderman from the city's fourth ward. He was first elected to the council in 1958. "His love of Hastings was just amaz­ ing." said Morey's daughter Mary Klatt in a telephone interview from Brookline. Mass. "He liked getting in there and working for the city. He was very communityminded.*' Klatt said. "Over the years." Morey told a reporter in 1973. "I've been on nearly every com­ mittee in the city of Hastings." with their emergency costs, but will not pay for snow removal or repair costs for individuals or businesses. AAUW session about land use The local branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet at noon Tuesday at the community room of the Courts & Maw Building in Hastings. All who attend are asked to bring their own lunches. Jim McManus. Barry County Planner, will speak on "Prospective Land Use." giving examples of how land development occurred in the past and how development will occur in the future if plans are not changed. There will be a brief question and answer period. Immediately after lunch. Barbara Schondelmayer will pay tribute to Agnes McPharlin. co-founder of the local AAUW branch in 1975 with Sandy Pattok. AAUW members and former members are invited to take part in the memorial. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 3 Michelle Jewell (right) has been selected to reign as the 1999 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen. Pictured with her is Hayley Todd, alternate queen. Michelle Jewell reigns as syrup queen by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Sure signs that spring is near: maple sap is flowing in Vermontville and the town has a new maple syrup queen. Michelle Jewell. 16. daughter of Donald and Janice Jewell of Nashville, has been se­ lected from a field of four candidates to reign as the 1999 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen, h's a childhood dream come true for her. Hayley Todd. 17. daughter of Rodney and Robyn Todd of Vermontville, was picked as the alternate queen. They were crowned Tuesday night after a community dinner, sponsored by the Ver­ montville Lions, and a public interview session at the Vermontville Congregational Church. First hand experience and knowledge of making maple syrup are emphasized in the competition. Candidates also are judged on their appearance, poise, speaking, ability to represent the community, knowledge of the community's ann&'l Maple Syrup Festival and the content of an essay written in ad­ vance. The new queen said she has been helping her "Grandpa Jewell" make maple syrup since she was a young child. "He would always take me for a walk out into the woods in order to collect the sap from the trees.” Michelle said. "He would always let me carry my own little bucket full. Then he would let me sit and watch as he boiled the sap. If I had been extra good See SYRUP QUEEN continued page IS He resigned his post as mayor to have more time to travel with his wife. Idabelle (who was known as "Dee”), who retired from teaching seventh grade mathematics in 1973. Morey also was an active worker in local youth programs and other civic affairs. "He had a long and full life.” his daugh­ ter said. He loved my mother (who died Sept. 25. 1997). and he missed her very much." Morey was instrumental in organizing the Hastings Kiwanis Club with help from Ken Sanderson in the 1940s. He served as president of the Hastings Rotary in 1964 and had been a vice president and member of the local Board of the Chamber of Commerce. Morey also served on the Youth Council and was chairman of the Community Chest, which has evolved into today’s Barry County United Way. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. He once told a reporter that he and wife "hope never to leave Hastings, h’s a fine community in which to live and Hastings has been good to us." Cedric Morey When he first became mayor he praised civic minded leaders who work for the bet­ terment of the community. "There is a nucleus of thinkers in town who get things done." Morey once said. "You couldn’t find a better community anywhere." In a 1973 Banner interview about Morey s assessment of the area's progress and plans for the coming year, he com­ mented that "Hastings is basically a stable, well-balanced community. Many cities of this size are undergoing an economic crisis because the industry which, in a sense, formed the community can no longer sup­ port it. Hastings and the Barry County area are fortunate in its diversified industry and commercial structure..." Morey noted in the interview that Hastings had a good source of water and See MOREY, continued page 14 1893 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 11. 1999 Southwest Barry Sfewer customers raise objections by Shawna Hubbarlh Staff Writer Residents being served by the Southwest Barry Sewer and Water Authority ntei last Saturday in Hope Township to discuss a variety of issues concerning their service. Residents are upset by some amendments to the Southwest Barry Sewer and Water Ordinance that are being considered by the authority. One is an increase in monthly user fees from $22 to $24. Another would extend hookup area to homes within 500 feet of the lakes served by the SBSWA. with lake frontage, and located within the authority's original assessment district. Residents of the lakes that would be af­ fected say they're worried that the hookup extension is only a first step in paying to fix a faulty system they say hasn’t met state operating standards since it was built. About 20-30 residents attended Saturday's meeting and some told stories of system problemsg. Pine Lake resident Sharon Ford said, "We moved into our energy efficient home in February 1997. We could not figure out why we had escalating electric bills. On June 23 the alarm on the sewer system went off... the SBSWA sent out their tech­ nician who opened the meter box and asked if we had lived here for four or five years, and I told him no, just over a year.' He said we had 2,600 hours on the meter... it should have been three to four hundred at the most. He opened the manhole and there was a stream of water shooting out of a flexible pipe connected to the pump. "In essence we were pumping our own gray water until the system got full enough to set off the alarm... and that is why our bills are so high." Ford went on to say that her husband has been reading their meter since last fall and they have averaged 3.5 hours a month. "It's a far cry from the 2.600,” she said. Ford said she spoke with Don Row, manager of the sewer authority, requesting a refund for the money paid to Consumers Power. "He admitted to flaws in the system.” she said. "He also said it was not the pol­ icy of the sewer authority and that there were people on Pine Lake with as many as 5.1XM) hours. He said they weren't about to be giving refunds..." Ford estimates that she and her husband have paid out $500 to $1 .(MM) because of the faulty sewer system. A lawsuit was filed more than a year ago by the sewer authority and the county, al­ leging negligence and breaches of contract by the three engineering firms and three contractors who designed and built the sewer system. Joining 'he suit recently was the Greater Wall Lake Association, which had to file a petition in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court in order to be included. The as­ sociation represents about 280 property owners who are connected to the SBSWA information." said Cichy. "They have taken away my Freedom of Information Act rights. I go into the office and they ask me if I am from Wall Lake and they say I have to go through my attorney ./We have been said. "I need people at these meetings... I got involved because there were too many denied access to materials in the past month, materials such as minutes to meet­ ings. an existing ordinance, and the user's list. I wanted the user’s list so we could open communication and get information out to them." During public questions, area resident Bud Leonard asked Cichy who she was hav­ ing problems getting information from. "The county has been very supportive and so has the DEQ.” she said, 'll is the spend time fighting us instead of who he should be fighting? Why has the sewer au­ thority refused disclosure? Why no public system. The meeting Saturday went over topics such as financial, operations and construc­ tion. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issues, proposed amendments, free­ dom of information issues and lawsuit up­ dates. and then held a question and answer session. Barb Cichy. a member of the Wall Lake Board. Tony Crosariol and Dick Leamy took turns on the podium speaking with the residents. Crosariol talked about the current system and its problems. "The problem is that there is not enough solid mass in the system.” He said that the temperature in the system was too cold to break down the microbes and that the pipes were not buried deep enough to give the proper temperature. He said that when the authority hired a new manager, the plant started to hold the materials in the reactors longer to give the microbes a chance to break down the material. "But now we have a capacity problem in the plant with material standing in the tanks waiting to get treated... It's a Band­ Aid solution," he said. Leamy said the sewer authority does not have a current DEQ permit and is operating on an expired permit. He compared it to driving a vehicle with an expired license. All speakers told of the sewer authority denying them information and materials concerning these topics by the sewer au­ thority. "The sewer authority will not give me unanswered questions, such as why do we not have a DEQ permit? Why does Mr. (Barry County Attorney Richard) McNulty meetings? I wanted to have this meeting to inform more people so that maybe we can get some answers ..If we lose this, folks, we arc losing big time." he told the resi­ dents. "I think the question you need to ask yourselves is. how many times are you go­ ing to pay for the sewer system?” said Leamy. "Once is enough for me... Don't make us pay tor someone else's mistakes." local authori'v that I have had a problem with." "If they are the ones stonewalling you then you have to go to the top.” said Leonard. "I think the attorney general is the one that could help you., and I think you need to get these denials in writing because 1 think it could come back to haunt them some day." Cichy replied that she had gotten denials in writing. Residents also raised concerns about spills into the lakes and the effects of these spills on swimmers. "These are our children and grandchildren who swim in the lake and I am concerned about the virus and bacteria," one resident said. Another resident asked how the sewer system could support more residents if it couldn't handle its sewdr now. Cichy said that most likely it would ex­ pand and residents would pay the cost. Crosariol urged residents to get more in­ volved in the issues with the sewer system and the lawsuit. "When this whole thing started, they thought 40 people were upset about this, but we have circulated a petition and we now have over 200 people who are sup­ portive of Wall Lake's (association) ef­ forts." He asked for people to attend the status conference/pretrial set for 1:30 p.m. Tues­ day. Feb. 16, at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse. "I am here asking for help," Crosariol Melodrama in Middleville i The melodrama and humor are hot and heavy in "Curse You. Otis Crummy," which will be staged by the Middleville Village Players on consecutive weekends reb. 19,20. 26 and 27. at the Middle Villa Inn. Here. Tangerine Souffle (Pafty Higley) on the left and Diabolical Bill (Doug Brinks) on the right have poor Cheerful Goodykoontz (Julie Coon) at a terrible disadvantage. Tickets are $20 a person aid resenrations are available by calling 795-3640 or 1-800-845-5269. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 City studing i school traffic woes solution by David T. Young ! Editor Four proposed solutions to snarled traffic problems around Central Elementary abd the middle school are being studied by Hastings City staff members. The Hastings City .Council Mondjiy t night received the proposals from Superin­ tendent Carl Schoesscl. Central Elementiy MARCIE: SURPRISE! Just wanted to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day! Love you and miss you lots; your favorite cousin. MAGGIE. You arc the best thing that even happened to me. Love you. Agriya H/C DEAR ABB i ROAD, So new you’ve lots to learn, of our love for you. Our love. Grandma & Grandpa Barker HEY YOU... I love you today, "domani," and always! My heart belongs to you for "Always and Forever." XOXO • DEAR MONK-A-JUNK, I love you, you love me. we're as happy as can be. Our love. Grandma & Grandpa Barker ■ (&> DEAR TOMMY. All our love, with lots of hugs and kisses, you're never too old. Our love. Grandma & Grandpa Barker V HAPPY VALENTINES DAY LcTitia Lynn Vickery Love You, Mommy & Daddy CORY, To the best little 5-1/2 year old boy. Love you. mom V 9 KNUCKLES BARTON, You arc the love of my life now and forever! Happy Valentine's Day sweetheart! Love always. Lisa ' MOM/WIFE: Roses arc red. Violets are blue. thanx's so much for all you do. Love, Gary, Brooke & Ashlee CHAD. I love you now, always and forever. Tammic w POOH, You are the best dad I have ever had. Love, Piglet V DEAREST L.K.. ILY! Love, J. CANDI, I’rn glad we're ba'k ns friends. Happy Valcn i.te's Day! Your friend. Michael * HAPPY VALENTINES DAY Grandma and Grandpa Daniels and Grandma and Grandpa Haines. Love your sweetheart, Hannah DEAREST JAMES, You are the reason for my happiness and the answer to my drcams! Forever yours, Michelle SCOOTER. 1 Love You! Boogc MARY. You're the love of my life. Let me be your knight in shining armour. Mike FOR A SPECIAL LENNY. I love you more! Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Lovely KIM, Happy Valentine's Day! "A-Nish-Nabe" I love you. Gotcha! Vic TASHA. AARON. JAZMIN, I miss and love you all with all my love. Happy Valcnf’ne's Day! Joe w HEY BUCKAROO, 1 really do love you. Will you be my Valentine? Love, Pumpkin NAOM, You like green, I like blue. I'm still very much in love with you. Lincoln HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY JOEY! You are a wonderful husband. I love you with all my heart and soul! Love, Cathy (&> GIRLFRIEND. You arc very special and dear to me in every way. Love you always. Boyfriend 9 BEULAH, Roses arc red, Violets arc blue. I’m glad You’re my mom and I love you! Love, Bill JIM. DEBRA. Julie. Jenac, Jim Jr., Jason, JoAnn, Joshua, Jordan, Jacob, JenaLeigh, Jillian. Jered, Jenclle. Love from Nebraska, Grandma, Grandpa e STEVE. You will always be my fuzzy teddy bear. Hugs & kisses, Diane LUCUS. You’re the love of my life. Hugs & kisses. Love, Christina DREWBEE" You're my little "stinger'! Love, Queen Bee GRANDMA & GRANDPA CUDDAHEE, Happy Valentine's Day! I love you and miss you so much! Andrew Tyler Principal Judy Bierlein and the parent­ teacher organization from the elementary; Bierlein, speaking on behalf of the schools and parents, told the council that the traffic flow troubles in that area are continuing, with as many as 250 to 3(X) vehicles passing by Central on Broadway in the 15 to 20 minutes before and after school each day. This, despite recent efforts by the city to help by installing a new place for parents to drop off their children on Church Street. "This high traffic volume, combined with people parking illegally and students trying to cross the street, creates a poten­ tially dangerous situation,” she wrote 30 the council before the meeting. Bierlein said Central has about 450 ele­ mentary students and 64 preschoolers. ; She said the PTO. school administrators. Police Chief Jerry Sarver, officer Cljff TO MY Gramma Jeanne and Grampa Mike: You are the best grandparents a kid could ask for. Love, Dallas Kyanne o V GRANDMA & GRANDPA VROOMAN, We love you. Will you be our Valentine? Love, Blondie and Runt HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! Love you all very much Honey, Heart, Angel, Baby, Mosier Man and Tim. Hugs & kisses. Mom HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! To Christine, Patricia, and Maria. From Lars and Steve. You're in our hearts always. Morse and Director of Public Services J^ff Mansfield have tried to work together ho come up with potential solutions. The principal said the schools, parents and representatives from the city have had a lol of give and take in their talks. She said she was particularly impressed with the PTO’s role. "We have a group of parents who are de­ termined to do something about it (the problem)," she said. Sarver said, "We've been brainstorming on this issue for several months." The four solutions they propose are as follows: • Make the intersection of Walnut apd Broadway a four-way stop, to slow dotfcn traffic and allow students to cross safelyJ It also would divert traffic from Hastings High School away from Central and the middle school. Sarver has suggested traffic islands with stop signs because Broadway is too wide for simple stop signs to be Ef­ fective. • Change the signage on the south side of Walnut Street between Broadway and Church to read "No Stopping. Standingjor Parking." • Increase the fines for parking illegally in front of Central School and the middle school. The current fine is only $5, whiph is not much of a deterrent. Bierlein main­ tained. • Repaint the lines denoting crosswalks (ft> every summer before school starts. The council voted to refer the matter; to city staff and they hope to have some An­ DON. Happy Valentine’s Day! 1 love you! Diana swers within a couple of weeks. Councilman David Jasperse suggested adding a drop-off site on Park Street to get more traffic away from the bottleneck bn South Broadway and Walnut. But Schoessel said the problem would still remain at V MICHEAL. Soulmates always and forever. 1 love you loo much! Jaime the busiest site. Jasperse then said. "Parents have to 1>e pan of me solution." Mayor Frank Campbell agreed that par­ ents sometimes will have to let their cljil- See TRAFFIC, continued page 18 I I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 11. 1999 - Page 3 Ex-state lawmaker says it’s time to evaluate charter schools by David T. Yount: .... Editor Charter schools have been around for .five years and it's lime to determine whedter they've lived up to dteir hype or if they’re just a way io support private .' education in Michigan So suggested Lynn Jondahl. executive director of the Michigan Prospect for Re­ ' ' newed Citizenship, at this month's First ' Friday forum . . Jondahl. a former stale legislator, gubcr: < nalon.il candidate and frequent RrtU Friday . ^speaker. said his agency has done some re­ ; search and found there is no evidence dial : 5'puNic academies" are outperforming tradi' lional public schools In a comprehensive review of 1997 Michigan Education Assessment l*n>gram (MEAPI test scores. "Public schools con­ sistently had higher scores" tlian charter schools The public academics came closest in eighth grade science with 7 peiccnl of their students attaining "proficient* scores in the MEAP. while 22 percent of public school eighth-graders readied da.- same level The greatest difference was in madi. with public schools having 53 percent proficient and charters 21 percent Another study has showed dial self-gov­ erning school districts are scoring higher than privately managed districts in high school proficiency tests So, in two academic performance mea­ surement tools, dinner schools, which five years ago were touted by Gov John Engler and a Republican-dominated Slate Legisla­ ture as innovative and competitive, haven't outdone the much-maligned public schools. Jondahl said the education debate is reaching a critical stage in Michigan. 11k- guest speaker said the United States cherished die concept of public education in its early years because, unlike in Europe, its founding fathers believed dial an informed, educated people was crucial Io die survival of democracy. "The founders knew dun die success of their vision depended on a strong public education system." that enabled all 'o go io school. not just the rich or privileged few. He said 'Diomas Jefferson in 1787 pro­ vided three guidelines for each area of the Northwest Territory, of which Michigan was a pan. freedom of worship, jury trial and public education, in order to become a slate. "Jefferson believed that in order to have enlightened self government, public schools need to be encouraged." Jondahl said He read from the 1963 Michigan Consti­ tution. which be said very explicidy for­ bids use of public tax dollars to fund pri­ vate. parochial or religious education. "It's hard to think of more restrictive language," be said. But Jondahl said the sure now pays diese charier schools a certain amount of money per pupil and gets away with it because of hazy definitions of what is "public" or "private." "The question is, when does a private school become public?" Jondahl said. "Nei­ ther public nor private schools are defined." He said what emerged during charier schools' introduction five years ago was the notion that if a public body certifies it, it's a public school. ‘So under that definition, the Barry County Road Commission could create a public school," Jondahl said. "It (legitimizing charter schools) could be a way of getting around prohibition of funds for private schools.* But there are many of these "public academies" dial are created by colleges, universities and intermediate school dis­ tricts. The former Democratic state legislator said that for many years after it won state­ hood (in 1837). Michigan was regarded as having a model public education system, but now th*r<- is an assault on that same system. i \ * Hk mfferent attitude today, lie said is that' education has become individualized and the selfish goal of personal achieve­ ment. rather than a commitment to the common good " And now there is a statewide ballot ini­ tiative for the year 2000 election that would allow $3,000 per child to enable him or her to attend any school, wherlier public or private An amendment Io the constitution would be needed, so the matter ultimately must go before Michigan vot­ ers. And last weekend, at the state Republi­ can Party convention, the GOP over­ whelmingly endorsed giving parents of K12 children a tuition tax credit to send their kids to the school of their choice, whether public or non-public. Jondahl insisted that the people of Michigan have a strong economic stake in having a quality public education system. lie reasoned that Michigan's youth popu­ lation decreased by 11 percent in the decade from 1980 to 1990. while the number of adults ages 65 and older increased by 22 percent and tfiose 85 and older are fastest growing segment of society. He added that society is showing more and more diver­ sity. with the non-white populations in­ creasing at a faster rate He also noted that there now are more married couples without children than with and there lias been a tremendous rise in the number of single-parent families. Meanwhile, the stale is spending much more money Io house warehouse prisoners. And of those in prison. 95 percent are poor, young, males, minorities, substance abusers or victims of physical abuse. Education must be seen as an alternative to spending huge amounts on warehousing criminals, be said. But be noted that New York. Illinois. New Jersey are regarded as having the most segregated school systems in the country. More and more children are living in poverty and arc finding many barriers to their chances of success. "You've seen repons of unemployment and welfare rates dropping, but poverty rales are increasing." Jondahl said. "So many now above the welfare rolls are still below the poverty level." He maintained that there indeed is signif­ icant correlation between student achieve­ ment and financial support and suggested that it is better to pump more money into education, an ounce of prevention, than into prisons, when it is too late. Jondahl said that Michigan now has 141 "public academics" with more than 30.000 students. And despite their goals of "im­ proved elementary and secondary schools," and stimulating innovative leaching meth­ ods. tlK-rc are no new approaches to teach­ ing ur assessing student achievement "The only innovation has been in school 81 Lynn Jondahl, former state legislator and current executive director of the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship, talks with an audience member after his presentation at the First Friday forum. governance." he said, noting dial many charters arc managed privacy rather than by locally elected school hoards. Jondahl also charged that "public academics' aren't as accountable to the public as they should be. he said the Excel charter school in West Michigan was turned down in its request to be recognized locally but later was given approval by Lake Superior Stale University What asked why it gave its blessing, an LSSU official said. "When the governor call, we're obliged to respond " "This is not a good basis for chartering a school, a call from the governor," Jondahl held. "There is no uniform accountability.* He concluded dial the lime lias come to take a critical look at charter schools' per­ formance while remembering what benefits politicians promised five years ago. However, he acknowledged dial many parents in surveys say quality of education isn't the only reason they send their kids to charters. Perhaps the biggest is "the perception that diey're safer" dian public schools. Jondahl said he believes public academies represent "a high degree of potential threat to the public school system. I'm willing to have it proven otherwise, but I don’t like to use kids in that experiment. I love the idea of flexibility and adequate resources, but I worry about accountability" City agrees to gypsy moth spraying pact by David T. Young Editor Despite sonic confusion, the Hastings City Council agreed to contract with the Barry Conservation for gypsy modi spray­ ing program this year The council agreed to commit 302 acres of city property identified by the district as good candidates for spraying the pest, which has defoliated a large number of trees in the last several years, particularly in Yankee Springs and Orangeville Town­ ships- * V 1 J a k J The confusion is over how much die suppression program will cost. Casey Har­ ris. gypsy moth suppression coordinator, said that 61 acres in the city were sprayed last year at a cost of $7.25 an acre, and the city picked up the entire lab of under $500. However, most city residents opted out of the program in 1998. Harris told the council that the conserva­ tion district does not expect coses per acre to exceed last year, but she said the city must agree to a contract amendment before a Feb. 12 deadline She said exact figures from the Michigan Department of Agricul­ ture would not be available until at least Feb. 19. I-ack of information about costs made City Manager Howard Penrod cautious and al first he recommended the council not to approve an agreement amendment until they know hew much the city would have come down until the right amount of money is pledged. • Approved a request from the YMCA of Barry County to use city recreational facili­ ties for the annual Barry County Corporate Games, which will include 12 events at Fish Hatchcry Park May 1-8. • Heard the first reading of a proposed or­ dinance that would have all members of the Cable Access Committee serve three-year staggered terms. • Approved tile appointments of Karen JUeqlb to the Downtown Development Au­ thority Board to a four-year term expiring in January 2003 and of Dorotha Cooper to a three-year term, expiring in January 2002, as an alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals • Agreed to the bid of $33,000 from McNamee. Porter and Seeley to conduct a water and sewer capacity analysts Director of Public Services Jeff Mans­ field said the Department of Environmental Quality has asked the city to be able to demonstrate that its waler distribution sys­ tem is adequate 'It's a planning tool as much as any­ thing." Mansfield said. • Agreed to let bids for two new city trucks to replace two vehicles that are 12 years old. There is $120,000 budgeted for such equipment. • Added Y2K compliance to the list of to pay. Mayor Frank Campbell said. "I've gm a goals and objectives for fiscal year 1999­ 2000 • Voted to have city staff research the real problem even asking my people (fellow council members) to vote on this without knowing die cost. I won't vote to sign it until we know (the cost).* Indeed. Campbell was die only council pros and cons of perhaps selling a 1991 Pontiac now being used by the city asses­ sor Penrod is using another city vehicle, which will be kept, but the Pontiac may not be reliable enough to drive out of member who voted against approving the agreement amendment The mayor asked what it would cost Io have city crews do it tlicmselves. I^enrod said he believes that would be more costly What reassured most council members was Harris' statement that if many fewer than 300 acres arc sprayed because residents opt out. the Conservation District will pick up the difference. Therefore, the city would be liable only for property that is (own. Councilman David Jasperse said it is bet­ sprayed Harris contended that the biggest reasons so many people opted out of the spraying program was lack of information She said she is hopeful more will participate this year. The spraying program is expected to start in May. In voting to approve the agreement amendment. Councilman David Jasperse said. "If it's the only way (to have the pro­ gram available this year), then I diink we ought to proceed." In other business Monday night, the council: • Agreed to allow the Barry County An­ imal Shelter 2000 Committee to have a fund-raiser with a scaffold in front of WBCH downtown Friday and Saturday. Feb. 26 and 27. The committee hopes to raise 510.000 in its continuing efforts to raise enough money to build a new animal shelter on the north end of Industrial Drive Mark Englcrth. chairman of the commit­ tee. said if they can raise the $10,000. an anonymous donor will match the figure Plans are to have local celebrities put up on the scaffold without being allowed to ter to have city staff driving these vehicles than having to pay the employees 32 cents a mile to use their own vehicles • Welcimed Hastings Middle School stu­ dent Amanda Hurless, who was taking notes and scheduled to do a repo.1 for her class on how city government works. • Recognized a proclamation honoring the community service of William Cusack, who has just retired from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Cusack also is a former mem­ ber of the Hastings City Council. Need Printing? Call Us at... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 945-9554 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 11. 1999 L6TTCRS from our readers... Love is the best of motivators Dear editor: I low long has it been since you said, "There must be a better way?” We people have dug up. generated and put together amazing things for moving freight, masses of humanity and even mov­ ing germs and bacteria for healing the bod­ ies of man and beast. However, we still have enormous problems in moving or motivat­ ing people to think, talk and act right-wiscly. Untold numbers of people of all ages arc hurting, destroyed, abused and handicapped by divorce. Untold numbers of people arc murdered, mangled and marred by crime and war. Unknown numbers of very young and innocent arc murdered by abortion. Why? Because people do not think rightwiscly? February gives occasion for the popular display of the symbol for love, the heart. Think of the potential of the concept of this word of moving people. Horsepower moves freight, masses of people by auto, planes, ships and spacecraft. Horsepower moves people bodily, that’s good, sometimes. Horsepower costs money. The need for money moves pcopie to get up and go to work, that’s good. The love for money also moves pcopie to rob. deceive and hurt peo­ ple. that’s not good. Many things move pcopie. They say music, moves people, the desires of the body move people, the desires of the eyes move pcopie. The desires of the mind move people. Truth moves people. Lies also move people. A lie is usually someone’s attempt to improve on the truth. A lie can be very hazardous to your health and life. Hot air also moves people some­ times to a warm place, some times to a cooler place, another source of hot air moves pcopie to vote, sometimes for good and sometimes for not so good. It seems motivation is the all-important thing. Sometimes I think people ought to be judged by their motivation. Let’s think of some of the things that motivate people. I can think of at least five mighty motivators. There is the lust of the flesh (our bodies), the lust of the eyes, and there is the pride of life. Out of these three, comes the love of money, and here we have the cause of most all our heartaches, grief, crime, evil, remorse, regret and hurts. The above four mighty motivators arc all self centered, pro­ moting me. my and mine. There is a fifth, even mightier motivator that produces none of these evils. It is a unique strain of “love" that has been identi­ fied and demonstrated. It is called “agape" in Greek. It can be defined as an attitude that says. "I want the best for you and I am ready and willing to help you.” It is said that this (agape) love can only be known by the actions it prompts (motivates). Our Creator, Sustaincr and Judge is God. God is (agape) love. He demonstrated His (agape) love like this - “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16 “But God demonstrates His own (agape) love toward us, in that while we were still sinners. Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is bom of God and knows God. He who docs not love docs not know God. for God is love.” I John 4:7-8 “We love Him because He first loved us... And this com­ mandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.” I John 4:19, 21 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God. to those who arc the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28. Jesus said. "... If anyone (agape) loves Me he will keep My Word...” John 14:23. “Now the works of the flesh arc evident, which arc: adultery, fornication, unclcan- ncss. lewdness, idolatry, sorcery,, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. 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But the fruit of the Spirit is (agape) love, joy, peace, long-suffering. kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” Galatians 5:19-23. How docs a human being get this (agape) love? The fruit of the Holy Spirit is (agape) love... The Holy Spirit is given to those that obey God. The Holy Spirit is the Christian’s Clinton is no innocent bystander guarantee. See Acts 5:32 and Ephesians 1:14; 2 Corinthians 1:22 and 5:5; Romans 8:9-16. Read all about this mighty motiva­ tor. (agape) love, in the Bible, our Instruc­ tion Book written by our Maker. “And now abide faith, hope. love, these three; but the greatest of these is (agape) Love.” I Corinthians 13:13. I’ve found a better way. "... keep yourself in the Love of God,...” Jude 1:21a. Sec John 14:23-36. Rus Sarver, Hastings Article invaded boys’ privacy To the editor: Although I have not lived in Hastings for many years, I still enjoy reading about local activities and events in the "Banner." Over the years I have found the reporting to be clear and well-written. However, in the Jan. 28 edition of :hc "Banner,” every consideration of good taste and good judg­ ment was abandoned in the article regard­ ing the Delton man who was convicted of sexually abusing his sons and of allowing others to sexually abuse them. The article should have been one-fourth as long as it was, and it should have includ­ ed no details that identified the victims or that set forth the exact nature of the abuse they suffered. If these boys were your sons and they had been molested by a neighbor or a relative, would you want their court testimony regarding the exact nature of their abuse to be quoted in a public newspaper? What a tremendous invasion of their privacy and what a total disregard for their feelings! I hope I will never again sec such an arti­ cle in the Banner. Anne (Becker) LaPortc) Marshall. Minn. Sex offense article is sickening Dear editor: I was reading the Banner Jan. 28 when I came across an article about the “Delton man faces life sentence on sex conviction.” This article reveals too much, even for adults. When I got to this story, my mom said don’t read it because it will make you sick. Well, I wanted to see for myself, so I started to read it and I had to stop. This arti­ cle made me sick. I’m a 17-ycar-old who attends high school. I have experienced a lot of things that arc sick, but this article was one of the worst. My point is, this article should not be in the Banner. If there is another story like this it needs to be less descriptive so the readers aren’t offended. The details arc meant to stay in the court room. There is no reason to exploit the victims any more. Karine A. Norton, Delton Banner’s story ‘disappointing’ To the editor: I’m enclosing a copy of the story the G.R. Press printed Tuesday. Feb. 2. because 1 v ondcr why the Banner couldn’t have been as considerate in the story it ran last week regarding the same issue. I was appalled by the fact that not only did you print names, but you found it nec­ essary to be so graphic in reporting the hor­ rible things those boys had to endure. I am disappointed in the lack of compas­ sion and common sense you used in report­ ing this story. These young men and others suffering the indignations they did could at least hope to be spared the public humilia­ tion your story put them through. No wonder victims of sexual abuse find it so difficult to report these crimes. I am extremely disappointed in my home­ town paper. . Wilo Fuhr. Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Panner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. 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To the editor: Once again I am compelled to respond to Justine McLean, my favorite frequent con­ tributor to the Letters to the Editor. Her quote. ‘ Never have I seen Saddam looking cruel, hateful or tyrannical. His smile is genuine and he’s good natured in his looks. He cares about his people... and they care about him.” This is a unique perspective about a dic­ tator who established a secret police force to eliminate political opposition and used chemical weapons on his own people - the Kurds. He invaded Kuwait in 1990, raping and murdering innocent civilians. Many of the POWs captured during the Gulf War expressed their hatred for Saddam Hussein. The Iraqi people arc starving, but they know dissent means imprisonment or exe­ cution. Ms. McLean seems to think the president is an innocent bystander in the Iraq situa­ tion. She calls the Pentagon and the defense department war mongers, bombing poor Iraq for the sole purpose of trying out their new weapons. Who authorized these attacks the night before the impeachment vote? The commander in chief - Bill Clinton. She warns of terrorism in our country. Yes, when you start dropping bombs in someone elsc’s back yard, like Afghanistan and the pharmaceutical plant in Sudan, without the knowledge of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, you should expect retaliation. Who authorized these attacks the day Monica Lewinsky testified before the federal grand jury? Bill Clinton. She blames the religious right for all Bill’s problems. I suppose itYi their fault he had perverted sex in the Oval Office, lied about it in his deposition, and intimidated women into filing false affidavits. Kathleen Willey’s cat was killed, and an unknown jogger next to her mentioned her cat and the names of her children. Her tires were slashed. One private investigator hired by Nathan Landau alerted Ms. Willey to the intimidation he was asked (and refused) to do. Jane Doc No. 51s lip was bitten until she consented to sex. This is called rape where I come from. There arc medical records to substantiate her claims. She has given an interview to NBC\ Lisa Meyers, but under pressure from the White House, they have not released the story. NBC is owned by General Electric, who stand to lose millions in defense contracts if they don’t coopers with the White House. Bill Clinton - what a great guy! Talks about saving Social Security only when he needs to divert attention from something else. He has had six years in office and has­ n’t done a thing about it yet. He normalized relations with Vietnam when we still have 2.300 men missing over there. Gave the communist Chinese the missile technology capability to launch a strike against us. Buries his friends in Arlington National Cemetery when there’s hardly enough room for the true American heroes. Sells admis­ sion to the Lincoln bedroom. The list goes on and on and on..... And they called Ronald Reagan “the teflon president.” Cathy Cole. Let’s‘Go for the Green’ To the editor: ‘Please’ let’s “Go for the Green” con­ cerning a district library. As a parent, I can’t stress enough how very important it is to have at our children’s fingertips any and all available materials for learning. No matter what their age, for as we all know learning never stops. Our children’s future depends on the decisions made by us today. So I say to all concerned parties, please weigh the checks and balances very carefully, for your decisions today will affect many tomorrow's. These words written to all who read them were done so with the deepest of convic­ tion. Julie L. Jarvis Rutland Township Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spancar Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksan Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202),224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave,. Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2rd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton, Woodland. Rutlnnd. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-lhirJs of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Repubfcan, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055 District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday FeOruary 1: ‘Coffee’ goers oppose federal seizure of tobacco funds by Shelly companies. A bi-partisan group of 25 senators intro­ duced a bill Ixst week that would block the federal government from taking a share of the money that 46 states obtained through legal settlements, reached partly to com। pensate them for smoking-related spending in Medicaid. According to one report, the federal gov­ ernment believes it has a claim to a portion of any Medicaid reimbursement and Presi­ dent Clinton s five-year budget projections assume the federal government will take $18.9 billion in slate funds through 2004. The legislation would prevent the federal government from cutting Medicaid pay­ ments to states as a way of recouping fed­ eral Medicaid payments made earlier for treating smokers' ailments. Also at the legislative session in Hast­ ings. State Sen. Joanne Emmons and Slate Rep. Terry Geiger beard concerns from citi­ zen and Commission on Aging worker Harlan Nye about lack of compensation for people who raise the children taken from the homes of their relatives. Nye referred to the Kinship Care program offered by the Commission on Aging, which uses "Strong Families, Safe Chil­ dren" funds to employ a kinship care worker to assist people raising their grand­ children or great-gnuxkhildren. According to Nye, such relatives aren't compensated by *he state the same as foster care providers. "Shouldn't the support from the state be the same?" he asked. "There are grandpar­ ent! raising their grandchildren who can't afford to do it" gressman Nick Smith's representative. Heidi Kaeb, had no answers, they expressed interest in the discrepancy. Emmons said the state is trying to do ernor to put something in (his budget pro­ posal) to put people in charge of their own health care." • U.S. Rep. Nick Smith has been named the official chair of the bipartisan task force to save social security said his assistant. Heidi Kaeb. Smith will hold a public "town meeting" to seek public input on the issue Saturday. Feb. 13. from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Delta Township Hall on West Saginaw Street. Lansing. Later that day. Smith will meet with cit­ izens in Coldwater at the Branch Area Ca­ reer Center from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and again in Hillsdale at the Dow Center from 3 to 3:50 p.m. Smith will be in the district from Feb. 15 through 19 and will be available to meet with citizens individually, by ap­ pointment. added Kaeb. She added that Smith would be open to meeting with Barry County citizens at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall south of Nashville if enough people are interested. • The good news in agriculture is that the price of hogs has risen "six-fold," said Kaeb, noting that the prices as of Monday were at over 30 cents a pound. "That's great news." said Kaeb. • The State of Michigan is currently quarantined for bovine tuberculosis, though the lower part of the state is not affected by the quarantine, said Kaeb. "They are allowing us to operated on a 'split-state' level because the lower part is tuberculosis-free," said Kaeb. • State Rep. Terry Geiger announced his efforts as chair of the 27-member House Appropriations Committee to have a state budget passed by June. His committee is set to meet Thursday (today) with the Senate Appropriations away with foster care in favor of returning the children to their homes when possible. If the home is not safe, the children would be placed up for adoption, she said. Foster care, said COA Director Tammy Pennington, is regulated through the courts, while kinship care is not. Currently in Barry County, the COA helps 64 families, 38 with active cases, through the Kinship Care program. Of those 38 cases, 60 percent of the grandparents are over 60 years old. she said. "We have one man who is 80 years old and is raising a great-grandchild who is in pre-school," said Pennington. "He needs a lol of help." In other issues discussed at the Legisla­ tive Coffee: • Emmons noted that the state income tax reduction from 4.4 percent to 3.9 per­ cent has passed both the house and the sen­ ate but has been sent back to the house for reconsideration. Emmons said Democrats want make the cut effective in one year, while Republicans are pushing to imple­ ment the cut over five years, starting in the year 2000. "If we did it in one year, that’s a billion dollars.” she said, noting it would devastate the budget. "It’s still being debated." • The Michigan Senate also has passed a bill that will require potential welfare recip­ ients to submit to drag testing before they are approved. "We want to make sure the people com­ ing into the welfare system are drug free." said Emmons. "There’s no question, if you use illicit drugs, you’ll be using your money for the wrong thing. The aim is to move from welfare to work and you have to be drug free." • The Senate's plan to put Mayor Dennis Committee to begin reviewing the gover­ nor's proposed budget. "We want to make sure it reflects legisla­ tive priorities as well as those of the ad­ ministration," Geiger said. "The past two Archer in charge of the Detroit Public Schools "to make someone responsible," CONTINUED Judith E. Joppie HASTINGS - Judith E. Joppie, age 60, of Hastings, passed away Saturday. February 6, 1999 at Home Of Hope in Grand Rapids, after a long battle with She was bom April 2, 1938 in Charlotie. the daughter of Jonathan P. and Leona M. (Dies) Rogers. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1955. She married Ray E. Joppie in 1956, that marriage ended in divorce in 1972 and he died March 31.1986. Judy worked as a beautician in Hastings for many years, she also worked for Pennock Hospital from 1971 to 1996 when ill health forced her to retire. She was an animal lover, and enjoyed reading. She was also a volunteer at the Barry County Commission on Aging. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and her fiancee, Norbert Arens Decembers, 1990. She is survived by her son, has already has some positive results, said Emmons. "We are trying tn rescue 180,000 stu­ dents in the Detroit School System," said Emmons, noting that only 37 percent graduate and a large number who do gradu­ ate can barely read and write. "The governor is very interested and we want to give those kids a chance." Emmons noted that half of Detroit’s par­ ents send their children to private schools and one legislator from Detroit has moved his children to another system. "Thue are several who have done that." she said. "They won't say it publicly, but weeks, we’ve been working to familiarize the 12 new members with the agencies and how they fit in." The budget proposal will then be passed along to the sub-committees to more closely examine the details, he said. Geiger said the Department of Commu­ nity Health Budget alone is 20 percent of the state's entire budget, amounting to about $7.5 billion. • U.S. Rep. Vem Ehlers plans to hold a series of town meetings the first two Sat­ urdays in May, though the locations and times have not been finalized, said his as­ sistant. Rick Treur. Ehlers will be particularly interested in input regarding ways to improve elemen­ privately, when you ask them where their kids go to school, they will tell you." • Problems with Health Maintenance Or­ ganisations, also referred to as "managed care." have prompted discussions in the tary education, Treur said. • Stating that land use and "urban sprawl" is the number one concern in Barry County today, George Cullers of Mid­ dleville invited Geiger and Emmons to at­ tend a day-long c inference on the subject legislature to pul citizens in charge of their own health care, said Emmons. She proposes a government mandated "savings account" for citizens to use strictly for their health care needs, taking control away from the insurance compa­ nies. FOCUS famished by.. Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. What if Social Security didn’t exist? 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So. with just $5.50 a day. our American worker accumulated more than $111,006 for his retirement nest egg. And he did it last AT&T $2,000, which he then invested. At the end of 20 years, his account would have totaled his retirement account would be $111,124. Those extra months of compounding added business changes are from the previous week. can amount to a comfortable retirement in­ come when you play a little game of “what if.” What if. over a 20-ycar period, a respon­ sible worker invested $2,000 each year and averaged an 8 percent return annually (this return is for illustration purposes only and is not indicative of actual returns currently available)? Each April 15, this worker would file his income tax return and also pay himself Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cali...945-9554 without Social Security. Jftwlberr- LOVE YOU* with Come get your sweetheart something special from the ALL OUR SPARKLING DIAMONDS February 10. 1999 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Mt. - STOCKS The following prices are from the dose your retirement? First, without the mandatory Social Secu­ rity deductions, you’d have a bigger pay­ check to work with. But it doesn’t take a lot of money to save a lot of money. Look at what you could do with just $5.50 a day. That’s all it takes to make a $2,000 annual deposit into an IRA. Many people turn that $5.50 a day into a monthly deposit of $ 167. Some prefer to pay them­ selves first and liave the amount deducted from their paychecks each month. Whichever option suits you. almost any American worker can save in this way. It’s easy to sec how small doses of saving Mulberry Bush RINGS NECKLACES BRACELETS PENDANTS Rapids. Funeral Services were held Wednesday. two reasons: First, our worker took his fu­ ture into his own hands. Second, he needed only a little money and a lot of time. You can accomplish similar results. Each year, working Americans dedicate millions of dollars to personal retirement plans such as IRAs or 40l(k)s because of the limita­ tions and uncertainty of Social Security. They realize that, historically, personally investing in the future of American enter­ prise is a surer approach to a secure retire­ ment. expenses.” Apparently, people have been pondering their retirement income since an­ cient times. Our ancestors worked, raised families, educated children, owned property and re­ tired - and they did it without the benefit of Social Security. Only in the past 60 years have wc come to rely on Social Security for our retirements. The fact is, for genera­ tions. people’s nest eggs were entirely homegrown. For a moment, let's assume Social Secu­ rity did not exist. How would you fund Diamonds Joppie of Grand Rapids; brother. Forrest (Betty) Rogers of Pinkney; sister, Sharon nephews. Memorials can be made to Pennock Hospital or Home Of Hope in Grand This what-if story has a happy ending for Wc sometimes forget that retirement is not a 20th century invention. With the rel­ atively recent introduction of IRAs. 40l(k)s and pensions, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that people have always looked forward to. and planned for. retirement. In fact. 2,000 years ago. Roman states­ man Cato the Elder wrote. “Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of See COFFEE, continued page 18 For Valentine's Day Say *1 David FINANCIAL "It's a terrible thing to have to go and ar­ gue with an insurance company." said Emmons. ’’Maybe I can persuade the gov­ Though Geiger, Emmons and U.S. Con­ Sulser Staff Writer A group of local leaders and citizens at­ tending the monthly Legislative Coffee in Hastings Monday unanimously opposed federal seizure of one half of the $206 bil­ lton won by the states two months ago in lawsuits against the country’s main tobacco 1999 - Pages H’e arc your unique Gift Shop! 1 block north of 100th in Caledonia Plaza 891-9573 Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Gtvea HEART SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - Mr. George E. Dennison, passed away Thursday, February 4, 1999 in Scottsdale. Arizona after a brief illness. He began his career as a helicopter pilot, flying for radio station WMNI in Columbus. Ohio in 1964. In 1965. he i moved to Hastings, observing power lines across the state for Asplundh Tree Service under contract Io Consumers Power Company. In 1979. Consumers Power Company purchased their own helicopter for power line patrol and asked George to pilot for them. NECKLACE to show her you care. Crabtree & Evelyn BOYDS COLLECTION) BOYD'S BEARS Each with a special message Starting at *5.00 legendary accomplishment. George is survived by his wife. Joanne; brother. Jack of West Hills. California; Arizona 85028. BIRTHSTONE BABIES Starting at Grand things are happening at... ■ Hodges Jewelry sons. Greg and Britt of Grand Rapids; step­ sons, Wade of Saginaw. David of Hampton, Virginia, and Bruce of Battle Creek; step-daughter. Mollie Mueller of A Memorial Service for Mr. Dennison is planned in Michigan this summer. In his memory, donations are to go to: Leukemia Society of America. Desert Mountain States Chapter, 2990 East Northern Avenue. 4E-I00, Phoenix, *3.00 *10.00 He retired in 1991 after accruing more than 20.000 hours of helicopter flying, a Battle Creek; 13 grandchildren, and sister­ in-law, Charlotte of Green Camp. Ohio. Items starting at OPEN Mon -Thurs 9-5:30. Fri. until 800, Sat until 3:00 Serving Hastings & Barry County Since 1931 122 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616)945-2963 FREE Helium "BE MY VALENTINE’ Balloon with any Valentine s Gift Purchase rart .. the beautiful expression of the love you share. This I4K gold pendant is available in three sizes, with or without diamond accent. Also available in sterling silver. A JULIA design. THOMAS A. DAVIS • Gemologist ‘pyg have ’ movedl £... \ 13# West State Street, Hastings 948-9884 Goldsmith 43 East Eighth Street Holland 392-1266 . �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 11. 1999 He was preceded in death by his brother. Albert Douglas Heath; two sons. Kerry Hcacock in 1993 and Robert Lee Heath in Ben Ernest Heath 1994. Mr. Heath is survived by his daughters. GRAND LEDGE - Ben Ernest Heath, age 68, of Grand Ledge and formerly of Tcny (Dave) Doud of Battle Creek Becky Heath of Battle Creek, Cheryl Nichols of Hastings, passed away Thursday. February 4, 1999 at Ingham Regional Medical Hastings, Deb Talsma of Wayland, Barbara Heath, Elizabeth Heath of Arizona; sons, Ben (Tammy) Heath Jr.. Frank Hcacock Jr., and Steve (Jane) Hcacock all of Center. He was bom July 14. 1930 in Kalamo Township, the son of Theodore and Eva (Smith) Heath. He attended school in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1948. he then entered and served in the United States Air Force for twelve years. Mr. Heath was employed at Big D in Battle Creek, Kroger Stores for thirty years, and retired from the Lansing Kroger store in 1991. He enjoyed bowling and accomplished having six 300 games over the years. He enjoyed playing euchre and working Hastings; seventeen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; sisters, Nancy Raymond, Sandy Evans both of Battle Creek and Shirice Heath VanDenbcrg of Hastings; brothers, Newell (Marlene) Heath of Delton. Thomas (Ann) Heath of Florida, and Theodore (Butch) Heath of crossword puzzles. He was also an avid outdoorsman. He was a former member of the Eagles Club 299 in Battle Creek. Mr. Heath also Reverend Carla Smith officiated. Burial with full military honors took place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in enjoyed being with family and friends. Augusta. ftEASANB IEW FAMILY CHIRCH ST. CY RIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 2601 Uccy Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead Nashville Father Charles Fischer. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd , 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6.00 pan.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m ST. ANDREWS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN' CHL'RCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a m. Holy Communion I st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd <L 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T Hustwick. vicar at 948-9604 Si Andrew *s is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. Pastor. A mission of St. Catholic Church. Hastings Rose Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH Jeffenon Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Confession Saturday 4 00-4:30 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 pm Services for 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m.. 9:55 a m. and 11:20 a m. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Wednesday 6:30 p.m also Nursery 1674 West Stale Road, Hastings. available for all services. Bring the whole family. Mich. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a m ; classes for all ages Morning Worship HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH * 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first gradel.'Kids Club M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hub- or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen' BibM Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. a m Morning Worship. Wednesday 6: 45 p.m. Warnon (grades K-5th). WELCOME CORNERS ’ SITED METHODin CHURCH 7: 00 p.m Prayer Meeting. (Child 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday. 9.00 a.m.; Rev. Ken Vaught; 1100 a.m.; Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a.m for all ages. 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 8 00 pm ; BIBLE STUDY' Sunday. 5:00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m., freewill of­ fering. Wc welcome you to our church family with the warmth of ChriatY Love, and the fellowship of people who care ley. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 am. Sunday School. 10 45 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Sunday morning wor­ ship 10:30 a m Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day night service with live band 7:30 pm. For more information call the church office CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE Gull Road Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243. 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiration Minister: Rev Mana Barccwski. Co-Minister: Rev Gerrc Parker Time: 10.15 a.m Healing Service. 8799 11 00 a.m Celebration 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m . Evening Services 6 p m Wednes­ Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. day. Wackerman. Pastor HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Stale Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ Sun­ day - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 10.45 a.m. Morning Worship, 5 30 p.m. Kid's quizzing. 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Tt«.doy^W pncrKidTAltvc f<* afes ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 2 through fifth grade; TccnCSfag Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLCAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office. 239 E. North St.. Hastings 49058 Father Jerry McGovern. Of­ ficiant. Sunday afternoon Mass 3:00 p.m. - 1928 Book of Common Michael FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dave Wood Sr • Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch - Music; Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children and 11 00 a.m.. Evening Service 6:00 Wednesday - Family Night Anton, Pastor Rev. Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. Feb 14 8 00 A 10:45 a m Worship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages) Thurs­ day. Feb II - 7:00 p.m. Adult Catch . 7:00 Teen AA/NA. Satur­ day. Feb. 13 - 9.30 a.m. Catcch 3. 8 00 p.m NA Tuesday. Feb. 16 7:00 p.m. Cong. Council. 7:30 p m Overeaters Anon Wednesday. Feb 17 - 10 00 a m Wordwatchen, 6: 00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Supper; 7: 00 p.m. Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace p.m Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday 6:00 p m.. Awana. Jr. A Sr. High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer. Thursday A.M. - WomenY Bible Corner Services: 9:45 a m. - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday. 7;30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meet­ ing with “Youth With a Message". 945-9224; 6 30 p m - Bible Study for all Study. Thursday P.M. - Faithful Education. Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church EMMANUEL EPISC OPAL CHI RCH "Member Church of the UbridWide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center Street (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center) Church Office (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P. McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Christian Education 10 a.m.; Nuncry Available at 10 Men and Faithful Women Bible Study. Call Church Office for more information 948-8004. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High a m. Shrove Tuesday. Pancake Din­ School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) ner. 6:15 p.m.. Tuesday. Feb 16; Ash Wednesday Services, Feb. 17, 7 am.. 12:10 p.m.. 7 p.m.. Soup Dinner and Evening Prayer, all Thursdays during Lent. 6:15 p.m. 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children^ min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH II. March 18. March 25) QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a m . PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 4X87 Coats Grove PJ Pastor Ben I lerring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10:30 am.. Wednesday 6 00 p.m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches & these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" 118 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Couk Rd of Greer, and Hastings. Michigan Manor. Miss Treib was bom January 14, 1915 in Allegan, the daughter of Leonard & Mac (Bruton) Treib. She moved to Hastings with her mother and sister in 1916 after the untimely death of her father. She attended St. Rose School, graduating in 1933. She became a licensed practical nurse in 1947. Miss Treib chose nursing as her career, working in Grand Rapids. Battle Creek and Hastings. In her over thirty years of caring (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 am SUNDAYS 9 30 am Sunday School, 10:30 am. Coffee Fellowship. 11:00 a m Worship Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age 4, and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade WEDNESDAYS 4 30 p m Pio­ neer Clubs THURSDAYS 5 00 pm Youth Handbells. 6:30 p.m. Adult Handbells; 7 30 p m Chan­ cel Choir Tuesday, Feb 16 Ladies' Appreciation Night - 6:30 pm Dinncr/Program Guest all. She was a life long St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters. great grandchildren; and one brother, Ralph Nye and his wife, Kathy of Bedford. Funeral Services for Mrs. Quick were held Tuesday, February 9, 1999 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. uct. I! 40 a m Chldras Chart fa prc-vtaol- Vincn » pmded Aatrtf Mi Semen So Youth Felkwdup actnitm ftn ncninj Mondiy Feb IS-7 Jo pB Truflen • Chart Lampe T<nbi.Ftbl6 biJam Men«BtieStaha the YMC\ Otter. 900 am Staff prntr. 9 JO am UanoiY B«c Stod). 1000 am FILMS quxttrt meetttp. ft 30pm Sort $ Art IkreiMv Brcri meets; Harp Birthdn Tra' Ucdnodn. Feb 17. ISJOBaneaiBewdmcrayrtmapa urt kart1). 2 Ju pm Yaleatme Pam at Tender Care. 600 pm (hart Sith Simper. "t© pm Chddrra»Tme.'« p m Our Lwd'♦ Pai«.a a du Gnipei of Vjtrto*' - Lampe, "nri pm limprl of Wrn" - 0mm? Raw * r r (ha- attended Barney Mills and Dowling rural schools. She graduated from Hastings High School, she attended Barry County Normal receiving her teachers certification and later her B.S. Degree in Education from Western Michigan University. Pastor Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial was in Banficld Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. She was married to Howard J. VanDelic on June 28, 1939 and he preceded her in death on March 26, 1983. Joanne M. Send Lawrence Weber of Hastings; many great nieces and nephews and two great great nieces; a host of friends; special friends, and attended schools there, graduating in 1972. years at Dunham, and fourteen years at Pleasanlvicw. She retired in 1974. She and Agnes & Norman Perkins of Hastings. She married Eric A. Send on May 21, 1976. ' operated “Moon’s Store” in Dowling for Lima Catholic Church. Reverend Charles Joanne was employed at the Baby Bliss Company in Middleville for many years. many years until selling the store in 1978. She was also preceded in death by her H. Fischer officiated. Burial was at Ml. Calvary Cemetery in She was a member of the Middleville Boosters Club. Hastings. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Joanne was preceded in death by her father. Mrs. Send is survived by her husband, parents; brothers, Charles Moon in 1943 and Dale Moon in 1972. Mrs. VanDelic is survived by her two Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. Eric; two sons, Matthew Send (United States Army) of Ft. Polk, Louisiana, and Anthony Weber of Ionia; brother-in-law, The Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday. February 9, 1999 at St. Rose of by Wren - Mrs. Joanne M. Send, age 44, of Middleville, passed away Monday, February 8, 1999 at Breton her husband, HASTINGS Agnes Catherine McPharlin, age 84, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, January 26. 1999 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. No visitation will be held. Memorial Services will be held Saturday. February 13, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Memorials can be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church or Charlton Park. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Lansing, and Joseph J. Vojtech Jr. Sunfield; nieces and nephews. Bernard L. Falconer HASTINGS Mr. Bernard L. Falconer, age 87. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, February 9,1999 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Falconer was bom on July 24, 1911 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the son of Benjamin & Minnie (Woolston) Falconer. He was raised in Carlton and Irving Townships of Barr>' County and attended the Ryan Country School. He married Lois E. Neil on October 28, 1933. His employment included: Funeral Services for Mrs. VanDelic were held Monday. February 8, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend DeAnn J. Dobbs officiated. of fanning, Burial took place in the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Country Chapel United Methodist Memorial Services for Mrs. Send were held Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church. Reverend Michael J. Anton officiated. Church in Dowling or chairty of one’s Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. by choice. Wren I Cedric S. Morey HASTINGS Neva R. Sntelker HASTINGS - Mrs. Neva R. Smelker, age 83, of Hastings and formerly of Freeport, passed February 3, 1999 and and nephews; special friend. Merle Preston of Dowling. Larry J. (Deborah) Vojtech of Garden Grove, California. Robert F. Vojtech of Agnes Catherine McPharlin Howard also owned nieces, Marilyn Meyers of Kalamazoo, and Jean VanDenburg of Dowling; other nieces, nephews, great & great great nieces John Send of Middleville; mother, Anna Belle Vojtech of Woodland; three brothers, enjoying especially gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents; & infant daughter, Doreen Falconer in crlfhw Mrs. VanDelic was bom on December 29, 1912 in Baltimore Township, Bany County, the daughter of Leon J. & Margaret (Whitworth) Moon. §Jie was raised in the Dowling area and in the following Barry County Schools: three years at Barney Mills, eight years at Bristol, five years at Dowling, thirteen Ann Kuhlman of Hastings; two nephews, Christopher Weber of Traverse City, and 231 S Broods^ IlMnp. Mttapa 49058 mthF.x^h2fdpadiT» -ttab!a!i Ed Office The 900 Sen st b brnadau an SBCII • AM I LN M. Blue Island, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph J. & Anna Belle (Leak) Vojtech. She was raised in the Lake Odessa area her Mr. Falconer was an avid outdoorsman the Dose; Raw. 1010 am Saadi) Srtod la afl ijo. II20 am Coaempotan Why Str­ Leona Manor Hospice Unit in Kentwood. Mrs. Send was bom on April 8, 1954 in by parents; sister, Florence Weber. Miss Treib is survived by her niece, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Chart for pre-trttvlcn thalli 2nd goJcn ■ Onflaa Ed Offer. 10 « a m Cofier Ikw • h Mrs. Leona was a member of Michigan and Barry County Retired Teacher’s Associations, and served on the Dowling Library Board from 1942 until 1989. Mrs. VanDelic began her 43 year teaching career at the age of 18. She taught carpentry and construction work, Hastings Post Office, and the E.W. Bliss Company. th VakBOK Pirn Saturdn Feb I) *00in Yarth Saadi) Prrpjntion, 7.00 pm Rmpj S«npoSquat C‘JKr Suain.Fcb 14 -*flOim Indmoul Uvwfcp Struct. ® 20 J m CMftat - VanDelic, age 86, of Dowling, passed away Friday. February 5, 1999 at Tendercare of Hastings. Hastings, and Carol Ardis and her husband. Craig of Kentwood; six grandchildren; two MIDDLEVILLE speaker Sunday. Feb 21 John Schmidt from Methodist Children’s Home Society. E Siwe Aimkuk Pjsw Sally C Ktlkr. Duretor. Scrti Art PrtScM Ttanto. frt II 6 45pa Tam.700pm NaiiAAFw- DOWLING for others she was beloved and respected by streets. Dr. Buffbrd W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian phone Leona M. VanDelic gardens, traveling, eating out and especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Quick is survived by her husband, Lawrence Quick; two daughters, Roxanne Frey, and her husband, Kenneth of Church (616) W5-M63 G Kot Krlkr. Pbw Dctxnk (Feb 18. Feb 25. March 4. March HASTINGS - Miss Lconania K. Treib, age 84. of Hastings, passed away Saturday. February 6, 1999 at Thomapple GRACE LUTHERAN CHL'RCH 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings. Ml P.oycr. For questions call 948­ 9437 Jeanne had attended the United Methodist Church in Hastings and Dowling. She was Pennock Hospital Guild # 8. She was preceded in death BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST p.m. (grades 6-12th). Thursday adults. Morning Worship Service. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Adults. Teens and Children THORNAPPI E VALLEY CH’IPCH She worked as a teller at Hastings City Bank for 15 years, retiring in the late 1980’s. Prior to her marriage she had worked at Kellogg's. She married Lawrence Quick April 6, 1947 in Bedford. a member of the Ladies Extension Group. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, her flower .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... 805 S Mrs. Quick was bom September 12, 1925 in Bedford, the daughter of Nyle and Alma (Brown) Nye. She graduated from Hastings High School and had attended two years of Business College. Battle Creek; special friends. Art Beatty, Chris Fowler, Kelly Ludwick, and Penny Perkins. Funeral Services for Mr. Heath were held Monday, February 8, 1999 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 a m.. Sunday School 11:00 am.. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.. Bible Study <fc Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m Jeanne (Nye) Quick HASTINGS - Jeanne (Nye) Quick, age 73, of Hastings, passed away Saturday. February 6, 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. away Wednesday, at Borgess Medical Center. Mrs. Smelker was bom on December 9, 1915 in Barry County, the daughter of Forrest and Mae (Ware) Price. She was raised and attended schools in Barry County. She was married to Keith L. (Pele) Smelker on January 3, 1934. Neva was a homemaker, loved cooking, hand sewing, reading poetry, she enjoyed her flowers, and gardening. She was a caring, loving m<yher, grandmother, and great grandmother (her grandchildren were the love of her life) always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was a member of Farm Bureau, life member of the Hastings O.E.S. Chapter - Cedric S. Morey, age 90, of Hastings, passed away Monday, February 8, 1999. Mr. Morey was a long-time community activist. He served on the City Council for fourteen years and as the Mayor of Hastings from 1971 until December 1974. A Memorial service for Mr. Morey will be scheduled in March and will be announced by the Wren Funeral Home at a later date. Emerson Nelson Struble HASTINGS - Emerson Nelson Struble, age 80, of Hastings, passed away Thursday. February 4. 1999 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom March 14. 1918 in Hastings, the son of Elmer and Hazel (Coykendall) Struble. He attended school in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in No. 7. Mrs. Smelker was preceded in death by 1935. He served in the United States Air Force Hastings; six grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; sister, Reba (George) Lydy her husband, Keith L. (Pete) Smelker; grandson, Thomas Allen; one sister, and three brothers. Neva is survived by her son, Howard D. Smelker of Boca Raton, Florida; three daughters, Shirley (George) Miner of Sturgis, Linda (James) Allen of Lake from 1941 to 1945 receiving several ribbons and medals. Mr. Struble was employed at the A & P Store for 23 years and Hastings Manufacturing for eight years. He was a member of the First United of Leesburg, Florida; brother, Robert (Myrtle) Falconer of Hastings; nieces & Odessa, Brenda (Donald) Williams of Richland; ten grandchildren; 18 great nephews; five sisters-in-law, Margaret Zirble of Leesburg. Florida, Marian grandchildren; one sister, Helen (Paul) Burkey of Hastings; two brothers, Kenneth (Marian) Price of Alto, Beryl (Jeanette) Price of Middleville; several nieces and 1936. Mr. Falconer is survived by his wife, Lois; daughter, Darlene (William) Pickard of Hastings; two sons, Donald (Connie) Falconer, and Ben Falconer all of Kowalczyk of Alto. Zona (James) Thomas of Hastings, Gcpy Neil of Caledonia, and Lorraine Neil of Hastings. Funeral Services for Mr. Falconer will nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Smelker were Methodist Church in Hastings, the V.F.W. in Middleville, and the AARP organization. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Eleanor Solberg and Esther Sloothaak. Mr. Struble is survived by his wife, Genevieve (Biggs) Struble; sister, Ruth Schreiner of Nashville and several nieces and nephews. Respecting Mr. Struble’s wishes, there be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. February II. 1999 at Wren Funeral Home with held Saturday. February 6, Beeler Funeral Chapel, Reverend Carl Q. Li’chficld officiating. Burial will be in Irving Township Reverend Michael Funderburg officiated. will be no visita’.ion. Private services will be held at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Grand Interment took place in Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or a charity of Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the your choice. Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church or charity of one's choice. 1999 al the Middleville. �The Hastings Banna, - Thursday. February 11. 1999- Page 7 lake Odessa N€UJS The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday at I p.m.. with reports and other business before the program brought by Michael Hook of Hastings. This will be one of his programs on Abraham Lincoln. One of .he current projects of the society is to gather stones of persons in each of the townships of the county, which arc to be combined into a booklet. The Ionia County Soil and Water Conser­ vation District will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Rather Elementary School on Tuttle Road, east of M-66. One board member is to be elected. The candidates arc Gary Brownell of Muir and Aaron Gasper of Belding. Jack Wor­ thington of Grand Ledge will present a pic­ Haineses celebrate 60th anniversary Merle and Phyllis Haines recently cele­ brated their 60th wedding anniversary. Their children would like to thank them for the examples they set and their marriage commitment. Merle and Phyllis have five sons, 14 grandchildren and two great grandsons. Merle is rccovenng from a recent heart surgery and Phyllis a broken arm. They now reside at 12 Alpine Swiss Vil­ lage. Winter Haven, FL 33881. Brovonts to observe 50th anniveresary Ernest V. and Neva M. (Brogan) Brovont of Galion. Ohio were united in marriage Feb. 20, 1949 by Rev. Steven Weaver at the home of the brides parents in. Hastings. Michigan. Charles McCarty served as best man. and the brides honor attendant was , Mary McCarty. . The couple moved to Ohio in the year of 1958, when Ernest was transferred to the General Motors Plant in Mansfield, Ohio. Ernest retired from General Motors in 1985 after 32 years of employment. Ernest and Neva are the parents of five children. Thom? Brovont. Barbara , Hansen, Ronald Brovont, Brian Brovont. apd Brenda Taylor. They also have 13 grandchildren. Terri Bridegam. Tammy Roe, Lori Straw, Elizabeth Hansen. Lisa ' Hansen, Christina Taylor. Aaron Taylor. Kelli Taylor, Kimberly Brovont, Timothy Brovont, Jennifer Brovont, Derek Brovont, ; Bryan Brovont. and five great grandchil­ dren. Jacob Marbaugh. Briana Roc. Kala Stevens, Loretta Bridegam. and Morgan ' Straw. A 50th anniversary reception is being ' given by their children, in their honor at the ' United Methodist Church in Iberia, Ohio, Curtises to celebrate golden anniversary The children of Morris Sr. and Anita Cur­ tis would like to wish them happy 50th. They were married Feb. 12. 1949 in Hast­ ings. They have seven children, David, Pam, George, Mark, Gordon, Morris Jr., and Nancy. They have 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. on Feb. 20. 1999 from 2-6 p.m. at which there is an open invitation for any wish to share this occasion with them. ture tour of Michigan’s many unusual bams, silos and windmills. Tl.’s should give a look at farming practices of years ago. Pastor Richard and wife Anita Cross of Standale have announced the engagement of their daughter. Julie Lynn, to Sean McNatt, son of Phil and Pat McNatt of Lake Odessa. Julie is a graduate of a Bible Institute and of Lansing Community Col­ lege. Her fiance is a graduate of Oakland Community College and Aquinas College. The couple has chosen a date of April 3. Julie is on the staff ofThompson’s Interiors in Lake Odessa. A Grand Rapids Press story in the Satur­ day religion section related Betty Smith’s ministry with her cross-stitch crosses, which she mails to many people, along with letters expressing good wishes. Paul Shettcrly of Ainsworth Road was injured in a Saturday morning accident when his pickup truck rolled over, trapping him inside a burning vehicle. He escaped with bums on his back, a broken nose, Ortr­ and bruises. He was aided by passersb} who wrenched the door open to aid his exit. He was transported by Bellevue ambulance to the hospital in Marshall, where he was treated. He was then able to return home, but must return for treatment for his bums. His parents arc Phil and Betty Shettcrly, well-known sheep farmers in Sebewa Township. He is a son-in-law of Ron and Alice Martin of Woodland. Troopers from the Battle Creek post were cn route to another accident when they came upon the overturned truck ablaze. Postscript to the Shettcrly story: Paul’s truck struck black ice on 1-69 as he headed to Marshall to shear a flock of sheep. His bums cover three small areas with third degree bums on his back. Reports from the Orville Deckers in Leesburg Sunday was that their part of Florida had been having beautiful weather, with temperatures hovenng between 75 and 80. A report from Larry and Joan Rohrbacher is that Joan has recovered enough from Hastings FFAers to be in regionals choice. The greenhand public speaking contest is for first-year FFA members. Spidel present­ ed a speech about farm safety. Krick and Haywood received gold awards and Spidel received a silver award. All three will compete in the regional contests in Marshall. Feb. 18. Georgia Jarman to mark 98 years Christmastime was occasion for five gen­ erations to get together for the Varney fam­ ily of Nashville. (Left to right). Grandma Debbie (Varney) Secbcr. 41, of Hastings, Great-grandpa Lyle Varney, 69, of Five generations have celebration at Christmas Christmastime was occasion for five gen­ erations to get together (left to right), mother. Wendy Jo Purchis. 22, of Hastings. Grandma Debbie (Varney) Sccbcrs, 41. of Hastings, great-grandma Norma Jean (Bo­ den) Vamcy, 63. of Nashville..in front is grcat-great-grandma Lavcma (Boden) Van Scyoc, 85, of Marshall, holding Dalton Purchis. 16 months old, of Hastings. Nashville. Dalton Purchis, 16 months, of Hastings, with mother Wendy Jo Purchis, 22, of Hastings, and great-great grandma Ruth Varney, 91 years old of Thomapple Manor of Hastings. died at age 101 a year ago. His wife had predeceased him in August 1994. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets tonight, Feb. 11, at Lake Manor. Lyle Dickinson will present the program on ’’Those Golden Arches,” the story of the McDonald’s food chain, with many dis­ plays. Last week’s Banner had an initial column about the Coldwater River. The many rivulets, brooks, rills and creeks which pro­ vide the watershed present a graphic design. Overlooking the tiniest of these, the Grand River watershed is easy to visualize in a mosiac outside the Gram! Haven his­ toric depot. Inlaid in a stone mosiac is a bronze design of all the streams which pro­ vide the water to become the mighty Grand. Along the metal route are the names and founding dates of every town along the streams, even Lake Odessa. The depth of the water in Jordan Lake is controlled by a dam a short distance north of Brown Road in Woodland Township. Several newer homes arc built along the channJ above the dam so the homeowners have access to Jor­ dan Lake with their pontoon boats or pow­ ercraft. Jordan L^ke in turn is fed by water from tupper Lake. Tupper Creek feeds into the upper lake, as do some minor drainage systems. A natural ditch flows north and west from Woodland to feed into the Little Thcmapplc south of Brown Road and west of Wellman Road. Librarian Connie Teachworth is home­ bound for three weeks with a broken ankle that required surgery. She had her accident Sunday, Feb. 7. In the meantime, library assistants Debbie Morrison and Julie Stahl with help from a third staff member, arc tending to the busy library. Viewers of Channel 8 news Sunday evening could have seen former resident Amy Reed Action being interviewed from the burn unit of Spectrum East (formerly Blodgett Hospital). The occasion was a reunion of bum victims who had come back to visit, to sec their caregivers from their traumatic time, and to encourage the cur­ rent patients Asked for some *ords of advice to prevent childhood bums, Amy replied, ’’Smoke detectors, smoke detectors, smoke detectors ” Amy herself is a recovered bum victim from an electrical burn when she was new­ ly graduated from high school. However she went on to Valparaiso University, albeit a year late, and graduated with her degree in nursing. She then returned to Blodgett in her new role. The Grand Rapids Press indi­ cated that she is now the executive director of the Phoenix Society, a Michigan-based national group which puts its focus on sup­ port for bum survivors. Amy is the daugh­ ter of Robert and Patricia Reed, now of Holland, and granddaughter of Gladys Dyke, now age 97. and the late Walter Reed Sr. and his wife Uarda. United Methodist churches in this area have been notified of the Friday death of Rev. Lawrence Taylor of Grand Rapids. He served the Lansing district as its superin­ tendent 1978-82. He jokingly had referred to himself as the first recycled DS since he had served in the same capacity in the EUB conference, starting in 1965 and continuing in that role in Albion district following the 1968 merger between the EUB conference and the Methodist conference of West Michigan. He was upped by the bishop to cut short his second tenure as DS to serve Jackson First UMC as its senior pastor in 1982. He retired from the active ministry in 1987. He is survived by his wife, Blanche, daughter Annette Erbes, another daughter Susan Sugarbaker and son Daniel. Services were to be held at Trinity UMC in Grand Rapids Wednesday forenoon. Allen and Janet Kelly of Carson City have announced the engagement of their daughter, Annette, to Joel Jones of Vickeryville. Annette is the granddaughter of Owen Mumaws of Greenville. Owen is a former Lake Odessa resident and a gradu­ ate of LOHS. Need Your Windshield or Auto Glass Replaced? When you get it replaced by the Experts at Burkey's you will get.......... • Experienced Expen Installation Three members from the Hastings FFA chapter participz’cd in the district leader­ ship contests Feb. 4 in Allegan. Tonya Krick and Marc Haywood both seniors, and Mike Spidel a freshman, par­ ticipated in the job interview and greenhand public speaking contests, respectively. In the job interview contests the partici­ pants prepare a resume, apply, and inter­ view for an agriculture related job of their Five generations of Varney family her orthopedic surgery that she can be free of her neck brace for several hours at a time. About 200 attended the Saturday memo­ rial service at Koops Chapel for C. Hale McCartney, who had died Wednesday. He was a retired businessman, well known in the community. In addition to his immedi­ ate family considerations, he was willingly responsible for his Aunt Grace Gilson who lived to age 102 and showed great concern for his mother-in-law, Ethclyn Chase, who Georgia Jarman, who resides at Clark Re­ tirement Community in Grand Rapids, will be celebrating her 98th birthday on Feb. 18th. She would enjoy receiving cards from her relatives and friends. Her address is: 1551 Franklin St., S.E., •A.L.C., Grand Rapids, Ml 49506-3331. * Fast Friendly Service * Direct Insurance Billing * Highest Quality Glass and Materials ♦ Guaranteed Workmanship ♦ Free Mobile or Pickup and Delivery Bwfcey Sates « Service, Inc- fa Hasttags PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on Wednesday. February 17.1999. at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 101 IS South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed rezoning of an approximately 83-acre parcel of land in Prairieville Township bordered on the east and south by Warner Road, on the west by property owned by George Doster and on the north by Four Mile Road and by property owned by Hiibrand and Rhonda Sybesma. The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from an existing "A” Agricultural District zoning classification to a “R-i" Single Family, Low Density Residential District zoning classification. Il is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Master Land Use Plan so as to change the existing Agriculture/Rural Residential classification of the aforementioned property to a Low Density Residential land use classi­ fication. 2. The proposed rezoning of an approximately 128'xl33' parcel of land bordered on the north by property owned by Barbara VandenAkker, on the east and south by property owned by Egon and Loretta (Walsh) Nithammer, and on the west by Handy Lane. The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from an existing "A” Agriculture District zoning classi­ fication to a "R-2" Single Family and Two Family. Medium Density Residential District zoning classification. 3. Such other and further matters as jpay properly come before the Planning Commission at the Public Hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township Zoning Ordinance and Township Land Use Master Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at any reasonable time from and after the first publication of this Notice until and including the time of public hearing and may be further examined at the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the pub­ lic hearing. All interested parties are invited to be present to participate in discussion on the matter. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days’ notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk, individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 • (616) 623-2664 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 11. 1999 Dear Corpus Christi: Forget aboui trying to force an apology out of your father. It is no longer important. One day, he may de­ cide to apologize on his own. Until then, consider the topic off limits because it will be an emotional tug of war with no way to win. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Lyle M Huyck and Janet L Huyck Husband and Wife, to First Central Mort gage, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 29. 1991 and recorded Apnl 4 1991 in bber 513. Page .’66. Barr; County Records and was assigned by mesnj assignments to Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB by an assignment dated Oc­ tober 27. 1997 and recorded on January 16 1998 by Instrument Number 1006480 Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-One Thousand Nme Hundred Eighty-Five and 15/100 Dollars {$51,985 15) including interest at the rale of 9% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statues of the State ol Michigan, no­ tice is hereby given that the mortgage wilt be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p m on March 11, 1999 The premises are located m the Township of Barry. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at a point which lies 50 feet off of the center line of M-43 and on the east and west 1/4 fane of said section 7. which lies 74 72 feet N?rth 89 degrees 13 West from the center of said Sec­ tion 7. thence south 37 degrees 22 West 1308 48 feet for the place of Beginning, thence North 52 degrees 38’ West 156 feet, thence North 37 de­ grees 22' East 316.7 feet, thence North 89 de­ grees 1D‘3O' East 112 feet to the Northwesterly right of way line of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railway, thence South 37 degrees 22' West 274 23 feet on said Northwesterly right of way Ime thence South 52 degrees 38’ East 66 feet, thence South 37 degrees 22' West 108 45 feet to the point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date ol such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL/§600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated January 28. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB. As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 File No 1890068 (2/25) •ee in'99 to read the BANNER Every Week and BE INFORMED! MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made •n the conditions ol a mortgage made by William L Cole Jr and Kimberly D Cole, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to First Security Sav­ ings Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated December 29. 1995. and recorded on January 4. 1996 in Liber 648 on Page 847. Barry County Records. Michi­ gan and re-recorded on May 30 1996 in Liber 662. Page 139. Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, a public body corporate and politic, as assignee by an as­ signment dated December 29. 1995. which was recorded on January 4, 1996. in Liber 648. on Page 855. Barry County Records, and re­ recorded on June 17 1996. in Liber 663. on Page 830. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Seven Thousand Ninety-Five and 52/100 dollars ($67,095 52). including interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 p m on March 25. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the Southeast 1 /4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, described as follows, commencing in the center of the highway. 26 rods South of the South line of the Grand River Valley Railroad on the East line of Section 35 thence West 10 rods, thence South 8 rods, thence East 10 rods, thence North 8 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 montn(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 11. 1999 Michigan State Housing Development Authority FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for Michigan State Housing Development Authority 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4990100528 (3/11) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting February 2.1999 at 7:X p.m. A', board members present Also 19 citiz ens and guests Dept reports received Correspondence read Gypsy moth contract approved Salary resolutions passed Jim Boulter appointed to Bd of Review YMCA contract approved 1999 road projects tor approx $228,780 ap­ proved Bills read and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attest to by John Gates. Supervisor (2/11) Gift trend Lot on plate Dear /Ann Landers: I am a 30-year-old married woman who is having a full-blown affair I never thought this would happen to me. Before “Bob" and I were married last year, wc were compatible and had similar interests. I wa: not in love with him, but wc had been dating for six years. I was almost 30. and most of my friends were married. When Bob proposed, it seemed like the right thing to do. Immediately after the wedding, wc began to Tight. Bob goes out drinking every night, and I hate it. I iiavc suggested counseling, but he won’t go. We haven’t made love for six months. Several weeks ago, I became friendly with a mantat work. “Max" paid a lot of at­ tention to me and built up my battered self­ esteem. It didn't take long for me to start seeing him on the side. Max is 40 and has never been married. He says he can make me happy and feel fulfilled, and I know he is right. Max has asked me to leave Bob and marry him. I love Max, but I hesitate to throw away the long history I have with my husband. Also. I don’t want to admit to my parents that my marriage is a failure. Another prob­ lem - Bob’s mother is very ill, and I’m afraid a divorce would kill her. What should I do, Ann? I feel tom and trapped. I am in desperate need of advice. At Loose Ends in Pennsylvania. Dear Pennsylvania: Put everything on hold until Bob’s mother is well or, heaven forbid, no longer with us. Tell Bob he must go to Alcoholics Anonymous or the mar­ riage is over. Be firm about this unless you arc willing to be married to a drunk who is sure to get worse. Stop seeing Max until you give Bob a chance to dry up. If Max really cares about you, he will leave you alone and be willing to let you give your marriage a chance to make it. You have a lot on your plate, lady, and I hope you are equal to the challenges that lie ahead. China bill Dear Ann Landers: I recently gave a dinner party. I prefer to serve my guests myself and tned to be emphatic about it. but one guest insisted on “helping" me. I know “Lola" was only trying to be useful, but she was getting in my way. I asked her several County board honors retiring Dr. Atkinson as medical examiner Dear Ann Landers: I have noticed a trend taking place that has started to con­ cern me. Recently, our young children have gone to parties where the birthday chiU doesn’t open the gifts until the guests arc gone. I feel this docs a disservice not only to the guests but also the the birthday child. The joy our children have in selecting a special present, wrapping it and making a card is pretty exciting sluff for them. To watch their friends’ faces when they open the gift is a delight tn itself. From this, our children learn patience, the rewards of giv­ ing and how to handle themselves when someone else is in the spotlight. At the same time, the birthday child learns to take time with each gift, be appreciative and act appropriately. I think parents should reconsider this new trend. It’s not only a big letdown for the guests but also doesn’t encourage the gra­ cious behavior so necessary for the rest of their lives. - Caring Mom. Dear Mom: I respectfully disagree, ffic times to please sit down and slay out of the kitchen, but she followed me around and in­ sisted on giving me a hand. To get her off my back, I asked her to take a creamer into the dining room and place it on the table. Well, she dropped it on the tile floor, shattering the handle and spilling the cream all over the place. Lola then had the nerve to say that good china like mine is really just for show and 1 should not have been using it. My great-grandmother’s creamer is. of course, irreplaceable, but I going to get an­ other china handle crafted onto it. Should 1 send Lola the bill? - Slow Bum in Pasadena, Calif. Dear Slow Bum: Stick your toe in the water for testing. Tell Lola you’ve found a place that will mend the creamer and ask if she would like the bill. My guess is she will be happy to pay it. It will ease her con­ science and cool your anger. Gem of the Day (Sent in by an Ohio reader): An officer of ancient Rome, called away to the wars, locked his beautiful wife in armor and gave the key to his best friend with the admonition, “If I don’t return in six months, use this key. To you, my dear friend, 1 entrust it" He then galloped off to the wars. About 10 miles from home, he saw a cloud of dust approaching and waited. His trusted friend, on horseback, galloped up and said, “You gave me the wrong key.” child who has little to spend could be em­ barrassed by the obvious difference be­ tween his gift and the others. I vote for opening the gifts after the guests have left. And it goes without saying that the birthday boy or girl should write a note of thanks to everyone who brought a gift. Who buys dress? Dear Ann Landers: I read that letter from the bride who said if someone agrees Not your dad? to stand up a wedding, that person should just buy the dress and shut up. I say, if the bride truly wants someone in her wedding, SHE should buy the dress and not put the burden on her friend. My best friend, “Tcssie." wanted me to be her matron of honor, but I was too broke to afford the dress. On top of thaL I discovered Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to “Totally Baffled in Spokane," whose fa­ ther told her that he wasn’t her biological dad when she was pregnant with her first child. Her mother told her, “Dad doesn’t know what he^ talking about." You agreed with the mother and told her to forget about it. After my older sister was bom, my father had a vasectomy. Six years later, 1 came along. For years, my father argued with my mother about “that mystery pregnancy” and told me to my face that I wasn’t his child. Mother always insisted 1 was. After my lit­ 1 was pregnant and would probably )x huge • for the wedding. Tcssie not only said she , Dear Miss X: Cherish that friendship. , The bride sounds like a gem. Wouldn’t it be , wonderful if all brides were as thoughtful and generous? What's the truth about pot. cocaine, LSD,., PCP, crack, speed and downers? "The Low- j down on Dope " has up-to-the-minute infor- - me. He has never apologized for the things he said or the way he behaved. What he did was so hurtful, I have never gotten over it, have ever been. Now, Ann, what do i do about my father? - Loose Ends in Corpus Christi, Texas. motion cn drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes t postage and handling) to: Lowdown. do ’ Ann Landers. P.O Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4 55.) To ■ find out more about Ann Landers and read . her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate web page at wwwcreators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. medical practice and has resigned his posi­ tion as Barry County’s chief medical exam­ February19th, 20th and 21st Come and choose from the finest hand-crafted Folk Art Reproductions, Country Furniture, Floral Arrangements. Pottery. Culinary Delights plus much more. FRI. 4P-9P ♦ SAT 9A-5P ♦ SUN. 11A-4P ia.iy S4 00 Aduitt Children (2-12) - S2 00 DIRECTIONS FOR KALAMAZOO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS: Coming from the East or West, take i-9* to Exit #80 (Sprinkle Road). Go North approximately 3 miles to Lake Street Take a left, fairgrounds will be on the left FREE PARKING! Snnc your homemade app/e pie and recipe with paid admission Judging begins at 2:30 pm iner. The County Board of Commissioners recently accepted Atkinson’s resignation "with profound regret" and adopted a resolu­ tion to honor him. The board also sus­ pended its rules and usual application pro­ cess and appointed Dr. Jeffrey Chapman of Hastings to succeed Atkinson. Chapman's term expires at the end of the year. Since 19X5, Atkinson has served the cit­ izens of the county through the medical ex­ aminer's post "in a most professional man­ ner," the board said. Commissioner Sandy James called Atkinson "an unsung hero." She noted that he "has been an asset in helping us keep costs down.” "The small yearly stipend ($1,000) demonstrates tlie fact that lie did not accept the position for monetary reasons, but only to serve his fellow citizens." commission­ GIRL, Hailee Ann, born at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jan. 26, 1999 at 12:35 a.m. to Brian Gerber and Kim Frisbie of Delton. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Haiden S., bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jan. 26, 1999 at 6:39 p.m. to Arthur and Shannon Wilson of Nashville. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Emily Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 26, 1999 at 11:25 p.m. to Ter­ ry and Angela Anderson of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Brennan Isaac, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 25, 1999 at 12:30 a.m. to Darcey and Andrew Markwart of Wood- ers said. Duties of the medical examiner, who must be a licensed physician, include in­ MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST New Family Medicine Office in Hastings is seeking a full-time receptionist. The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Computer experience is required and billing experience is a plus. Prior experience in a physician's office is required. . Please send resume/application and letter of introduction to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn.: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-3112 or FAX (616) 945-4130 vestigating all causes of sudden, unex­ pected, violent and accidental death, as well as death which occurs without medical at­ tention. The medical examiner appoints deputies, also licensed physicians, who carry out in­ vestigations in cooperation with other in­ volved pubi c service agencies. land. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Ananna Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 29. 1999 at 3:20 p.m. to Erica Contreras and Roger Salazar of Lake Odessa. Weighing 5 lbs 15 1/2 ozs and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Rylie Grace, bom at Sparrow Hos­ pital in Lansing on Jan. 7. 1999 to Duffy and Melissa McClelland of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs and 21 1/8 inches long. GIRL, Morgan Lin. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 22, 1999 at 4:34 a m. to Bren­ da and Butch Armour of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a full time Medical Transcriptionist for our Medical Record Department. Qualified applicants should have excellent working knowledge of meuxal terminology and minimum typing of 70 wpm. Prior experience in medical transcription is required. Pick up EXTRA COPIES of The BANNCR ot many convenient locations around the county. > I Dr. James Atkinson of Hastings is gear­ ing up for a September retirement from his Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds ; , . would be proud to have me wa’k down the , aisle, even if I looked like a blimp, but she also paid for my dress. Is that a friend or < what? - Miss X. tle brother was bom. Dad went to a doctor and was told his vasectomy had come “un­ done" and he was indeed capable of father­ ing children. Dad acknowledged that my brother was his child, but he has yet to do the same for even though wet get along fine now. 1 was so happy when 1 met my husband because I finally felt like I belonged to someone who loved and wanted me. We are expecting our first child soon, and 1 am happier than I , PENNOCK HOSPITAL offer a complete compensation package which includes weekend and shift differentials: an innovative flexible benefits package: Paid Time Off system; tuition reimbursement for continuing education, personal tax-deferred^ saving plan to which Pennock Hospital will contribute as much as 5% of your^^B salary: and much more. Please submit cover letter and resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-3112 or Fax (616) 945-4130 E.O.E. v Pennock Healthcare Services �The Hpsbnos Banner - Thursday. February 11. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... Auto Bus Line started in Nashville in 1913 By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Roy Wolf was born in Maple Grove Township, in Barry County, on Oct. 20. 1879. to Daniel and Cynthia Jane Wolf. Daniel Wolf was evident in early Maple Grove Township, serving as constable for the township from 1866 through 1873. He had moved to Maple Grove Township from Blooming Grove. Ohio. Daniel married Cynthia Jane Lapham. daughter of Eli and Rachel Lapham. the first white settlers in Maple Grove Town­ ship. The Laphams were Quakers and prac­ ticed their beliefs and held meetings in their home. Cynthia Jane married Fritz Foster in 1861 and they had one son named Albert. Fritz Foster died in service during the Civil War. leaving Cynthia a widow with a young son. She taught school at Norton School. Moore School and Assyria School, winning her teacher^ third grade certificate on April I, 1879. Cynthia Jane Lapham Foster married Daniel P. Wolf in 1867. The couple moved to Nashville and bought a small piece of land. Cynthia taught school and Daniel raised and sold vegetables and did odd jobs for the townspeople. They had three chil­ dren. A son, Edgar, moved west to look for work when he became an adult and disap­ peared, never contacting his family again. Their second child was a daughter. Minnie, who was bom April 13, 1875 in Maple Grove Township. Minnie married Correll Eldred on Feb. 14. 1893. Correll Eldred had been bom in Salem. Maine as David Ellsworth, but was orphaned at an early age when his father died as a prisoner of war in Andersonville Prison during the Civil War. His mother was unable to support her children and Cor­ rell and his brother were placed in an orphanage in Boston. At the age of 8 years he was placed on an orphan train with 40 other orphans and sent to Hillsdale, where the children were let out to work on farms in the area. Correll was adopted by Amelia Eldred, who gave him the name Correll Eldred. Amelia died before Correll reached 16 and his foster grandfather. Philip Shafer, brought him to Barry County, where he met Minnie Wolf. They were married on Feb. 14, 1893. Roy Wolf was the third child bom to the couple and he resided with them on the farm just one mile south of the village of Nashville, on the cast side of what is now M-66. Here the Wolf family lived and raised garden crops for sale. Prior to returning to the earth for a living, Roy Wolf had tried several other types of work, including working in lumber camps in northern Michigan and working for the Pere Marquette railroad as a fireman. At age 22, he lost his right arm at the shoulder. He was dumping the ash pan while the train was moving. Stumbling on the cattle guards, he fell. His right arm was run over by the trucks and had to be amputated. Fol­ lowing the accident, he did mission work in northern Michigan for several years before returning to Barry County and the gardens. Roy found that he could raise more crops on the acreage than he could sell in Nashville, so he began hauling the produce into Battle Creek in the family touring car. Soon he was besieged by requests for rides to Battle Creek from the Nashville vil­ lagers, where they went to shop or visit and he began for a fee, to transport folks, mak­ ing some stops along the way, including the hamlet of Assyria. Roy Wolf used a Model T jitney to make this run to Battle Creek and back from Nashville. The people transporting business Roy Wolf with his wife. Hazel, and daughters Winifred and Jane. Note the Amer­ ican flag on the from fender. ‘ The Wolf home, located a mile south of Nashville on the east side of what is now M-66. This was the birthplace of the jitney bus service. Roy on the left, with Cyn­ thia and Daniel on his right. became more profitable than hauling pro­ duce and he began to concentrate on the bus service. The people of Nashville remembered Roy as a short, but stocky man, and very sturdily built. Despite having only one arm, the left one, he was considered to be an excellent driver, many said he was a better driver with one arm than many persons were with two. He began the bus line in 1913, and it is thought to be the first such motorized line in the State of Michigan. The first bus line is thought to be a forerunner of the Grey­ hound Lincs, called the Grey Coach Co. in Minnesota in 1908. The Ford agent and Main Street Garage owner sold Wolf his first two buses. These were Ford touring cars with side curtains to be lowered in case of rain, and small tires. Luggage was strapped to the hood. J. (Joe) C. Hurd always kept a rear axle ready for Roy for when he needed it. And at regular intervals he did need it. Roy always took his machine to the Hurd garage for inspection and repairs at regular intervals, from the day he only operating one. The rear axles on the first Fords were not so good, and knowing this. Mr. Wolf kept track of the distance an axle could be expected to operate without breaking down, and when the inevitable did happen away from town, a towing car would bring the bus back to Nashville for repairs. After he purchased the second bus, the driver in the summer months was Lyle Cortright, who was a student at the University of Michigan. These two men. with two good arms between them, (as Lyle, too. had lost an arm) had excellent driving records and logged up a great many miles. There was a style that was adopted by the ladies of the time for riding in the “modem” conveyances, which kicked up a great deal of dust on dry days and much mud when it was raining. The linen duster was used to cover the clothing of the ladies and a large chiffon veil, tied over the large brimmed hat to keep their clothing free of dust. One young lady who rode from Assyria to Battle Creek and back was Hazel Atkins who lived near Assyria. Hazel had lost one of her eyes. This appealed to Roy and he began to court her, stating that a one-armed man and a one-eyed woman should make a good team. They were married and lived in the home south of Nashville for about five years. They had two daughters. Winifred and Jane. Winifred Wolf Lenz is still living and shared material and pictures for this article. Daniel Wolf died in 1916 and later Roy’s mother sold the Nashville home. This was probably a factor in the family’s move to Coldwater in 1918. Business grew and a second bus was added and a partner joined him in the ven­ ture. Wesley Wurst. W'cslcy Wurst had grown up in the Castleton district on Sec­ tion No. 13. north of Nashville. He had lived in Battle Creek prior to the death of his family when an epidemic of small pox swept through that city. His aunt and uncle. Wesley C. Williams, took him in and raised him. His uncle Wes­ ley was the father of Cecile Williams, who married Bon West and the Wests lived on the Williams farm and raised their family there. This was about 1917 when he joined with Roy Wolf. A line was added from Battle Creek to Coldwater, and in 1918 Roy Moved his family and his business to Coldwater. Wes­ ley Wurst died while living in Coldwater. After moving the bus line to Coldwater, the line was serviced by three new buses, of large size and capacity with doors at the end of each scat so that passengers could enter or dismount with case. The larger buses could carry 14 or 15 passengers and their luggage. Watching Roy drive the bus was interest­ ing in itself. He steered with one hand in heavy city traffic and ever the country roads, saluting to everyone along the way. He changed gears with his right leg and foot, and put on the emergency brake with his foot. He usually had a cigar in his mouth, lighting it and trimming it with one hand while driving along. Roy Wolf was a patriotic man and deco­ rated the fronts of this jitneys with small American flags. It is noted that anyone who dared to criticize America in his hearing on his buses were requested to get out and walk. The bus line, called the Inter-State bus line, became well established and in 1928 Roy sold the bus line and returned to truck farming again, which he did until 1936. He lived for a time at Hodunk. He served as alderman for two terms while living in Coldwater. He moved to Kinderhook from Hodunk. Wolf irrigated his gardens, where he raised the fruit and vegetables for the city markets while at Hodunk. He was well known for the excellent produce which he raised. He operated a service station in Kinder­ hook. for a couple of years after failing health made gardening difficult. He was still operating the service station at the time of his death on March 27. 1938. at age 58. He was buried in Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, near to his parents. Cynthia and Daniel ’.Volf, follow­ ing services, which were conducted by the Rev. E.O. Davis of Kinderhook. Roy Wolf was indeed one of a kind. He The Ford on the right was his first car and he is standing next to his second bus which he added in 1917 the year this picture was taken. Note luggage on the hood and the extra tires on the running board. tried many things in his lifetime and suc­ ceeded at them. He was farmer, lumber­ man. train man, gardener, minister, politi­ cian. partner, husband and father. In his rather short life of 58 years he left behind a heritage. His bus line was bound to succeed. He found the need and filled it. His bus line was the first in the State of Michigan, and probably the second one in the U.S.A. His influence was wide spread through the area. • Sources: Interview with Winifred Wolf Lentz. Memories of the Post. Susan Hinck­ ley, June 16. 1981; Battle Creek Enquirer and News. Oct. 13. 1946; The Enquirer and Evening News. Battle Creek. April 8. 1921. 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The last few years a certain sports nut has found himself in trouble for mentioning his displeasure with Valentine's Day at this loving time of the season. This year, to help the post office from having too much wasteful mail. J-Ad’s sports staff has opted to write calmer verse bout what it really loves... the Detroit Pistons. No flowers needed, just a couple slams and a fejv long threes. The Pistons are 3-1 and were a perfect 3-0 following its 106-103 victory Monday against the Washington Wizards, formerly known as the Washington Bullets. The last time there was this much basketball excitement in Detroit, the Wizards were known as the Bullets (a much more appropriate nickname) and the Pistons were appropriately known as the Bad Boys. The Bad Boys may be long gone., but these boys also got a pretty good game. Grant Hill tallied a career-high 46 points in the win over the Wizards, but his efforts aren't the only ones drawing big hoop headlines in the Motor City, even if 46 points does possibly make him the league’s air apparent to MJ. Hill followed that performance with 32 points in a 90-86 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday in Philly. Well, maybe he’s not Jordan yet. but Hill certainly got game. When Jerry Stackhouse came out of North Carolina, many so-called basketball experts compared him to Michael Jordan. Stackhouse, though, never lived up to that billing as a Philadelphia 76er. He was traded to the Pistons last year and was assigned a "bench" role to begin 1999 Now. Stackhouse is scoring 20...25... 30 points a game including 29 versus those Wizards. Stackhouse got game and in most, the shooting guard doesn’t even start. Joe Dumars a classy veteran who does all the right things and says all of the right things starts in the Pistons* b*:ck court along side Lindsey Hunter. Hunter finally seems to be blossoming into a solid professional point guard. With Dumars* talent and experience and Hunter’s ability to run the offense, the team has three good guards, and possibly four or five. Jud Buechler was an interesting pickup for Detroit during the off-season. Buechler. who was a member of three Chicago Bulls' championship teams, provides the Pistons with a tall guard who can play solid defense and step out from time to time and pop those threepointers. Buechler knocked down a couple of trifectas in the Pistons 107-98 nationally televised triumph over Larry Bird’s Indiana Pacers Sunday, a game that showed the rest of the country that the Pistons do got game and should be feared. Add a veteran guard like Mark Macon to the mix and the Pistons are stacked at the position. Up front. Detroit has become deeper and a bit tougher, even without the bruiser. Rick Mahom. Bison Dele, formerly known as Brian Williams before he traced his roots during the off-season, is capable of scoring 20 points and pulling down double digits in He also is one of the best quote makers in the NBA. which is very important to striving sports journalists. Just ask Bob Becker. Loy Vaught helped the Michigan Wolverines win a NCAA title in 1989 and was a solid contributor on a lowly Sacramento Kings team for a number of seasons. The Grand Rapids native is happy to back in the Detroit area and should be a great help, especially with crashing those boards. Joining Dele and Vaught up front are players such as Don Reid. Jerome Williams and Eric Montross. Christian Laettner is also on his way. Reid has always been an asset on defense and is a body that Coach Alvin Gentry can use to give Dele some rest from time to time. Reid and the rest of the Pistons know that if they can't play for Gentry, the organization can always bring back Doug Collins. Williams is pure energy and can often be found crashing the boards, making the big slam or sending an opponent's shot somewhere into the fifth row or so. Players like Williams are immeasurable He scored 11 of his 13 points against the Pacers down the stretch and had 31 rebounds during the Pistons’ 3-0 start. Montross came over from Philly with Stackhouse in the Theo Ratliff trade, a deal that became quite fruitful for the Pistons. Williams more than fills the void left from Ratliff's absence and Montross, let's see. he had four blocks and 14 rebounds versus the Pacers Sunday on NBC, is another player with promise. Laettner’s addition to the Pistons will zone a little too long when Winegar started to get hot." BCC Coach John Price said. "Tliey never picked him up. so we just kept giving him the ball You don’t look a gift horse in the mouth " was tunned Honorable Mention All-Slate in softball as a scnicc. She is the only Lady Panther to play softball in the MHSAA All-Star game After graduation from Delton. Ritchie attended Kellogg Community College on basketball game She graduated from college with a law enforcement degree and currently is employed by the Kent County Sheriff's Department Ferris played three sports and earned All-State recognition in football, wrestling and track. According to the Detroit News. Fems was tlic first athlete in the State of Michigan to receive this type of recognition. As a senior, Fems was named to the All-Stale football team and participated in the East West All-Star game. He was a two-time Slate champion wrestler and a State champion in the discus as a senior. Ferris attended Central Michigan I Ini versify and was a three-year starter al offensive guard for the Chippewas. He also wrestled at CM I ’ and placed second in 1997 and third tn 1996 in the Mid­ American Conference finals While al CMC. Ferris was named to the A Il-Mid-American Conference academic team and was a regular member on tlie Dean's list Ferns earned a degree in Education, specializing in Industrial Ans and Physical lulucation. Ferris now __ is a teacher/coach al Hastings High«» Sch<M)l. He and his wife Mane have a daughter and live in Hie Delton area. Current Hall of Fame members include John Wbilcledge. Carol Smith, Debn Soloman, Keith Champion, Larry Skidmore. Dwight Lampicr. Ann Hayward, Tim Leto. Phil Johncock. Steve Tuin and die 1942 basketball team. Scorching hot Saxons punish Pioneers Team chemistry has fired up Hastings in a winning streak that hit five Tuesday with a 31-point blowout at East Grand Rapids. The Saxons, 10-3 overall and 6-3 in the O-K White, are becoming better partly because they are feeling belter and partly because they are executing better. "Basically, it’s been better execution and we gained a lot more confidence after the win against (Wyoming) Park." Hastings Coach Don Schils said. Hastings' 65-63 triumph over Wyoming Park Jan. 29 proved to Schils’ squad that they can beat the best in the league... or in the area. Against East, that winning attitude easily showed as Hastings confidently and handily took «.are of business, 71-40, especially on the offensive end of the floor. Pohja continue to grow as freshman college basketball players. Storrs is a freshman contributor on Adrian College’s mens basketball squad that recently beat both Hope College and Calvin College. It was the first time since the 1978-79 season that Adrian (8­ 12. 2-8) had defeated both MIAA squads Tyson Walther (54) goes up strong against two Northview defenders ar teammate Andy Keller (44) positions himself for a possible rebound. (Photo by Perry Hardin) during the same year. In a Jan. 17 contest versus Olivet, Storrs scored 17 points. The former Saxon standout faced a former Middleville Trojan star, Lucas Weatherhead, in hard court action Feb. 3 at Kalamazoo College and the two had a chance to guard one another. For the season. Storrs is hitting around 51.4 percent from the field, has started three limes and is playing roughly 10-12 minutes per game. Adrian played Alma Wednesday night and will battle Defiance Saturday. Pohja has played in 20 games for the 10-14 Aquinas College mens* squad and has scored 17 points. He has made 7 field goals in 23 attempts and has hit 3-of-7 attempts from the charity stripe. Pohja also hits 6 offensive rebounds. 5 defensive rebounds. 1 steal. 1 blocked shot and 8 assists. Talk to you soon. Still perfect. Eagle eagers look to expand streak season record to a perfect 10-0. Adam Winegar set a school record will) eight three-pointers and finished with 26 points. Josh Lamphere also tossed in 26 points, while Tony Ro/ema notched his fourth double-double of the campaign with 14 points and 11 rebounds "We played on all eight cylinders and they (Kalamazoo Heritage) stayed in a against league rival Rudiment. Ritchie was a two-sport athlete who was All-Kalamazoo Valley Association as a junior and senior in basketball and a baskctball/softball scholarship and played in the Junior College All-Star reunite him and fellow Dukey. Hill. Currently he is unable to play because of an Achilles tendon injury that he suffered last season, but when he gets back into playing form, the Pistons look to only get better and smarter. So if you re a Pistons fan. forget that silly boycott and check out some action at the Palace. Certainly early wins versus the Miami Heat, the Indiana Pacers and the Washington Wizards do not necessarily mean Detroit is ready to take on the world, but remember the Pistons are on fire and basketball fans and NBA members better take notice. The Pistons certainly got game. • Collegiate Hoop Contributors: Jeff Storrs and Kyle rebounds if he stays out of foul trouble. Barry County Christian easily shot past KalamaziMi Heritage Academy 80-53 last Friday in prep basketball action to run its I he Delton Kellogg High School athletic department Feb 12 will induct the fourth class of honoree's into its athletic Hall ol Fame Bobbie Jo Ritchie and Rollie Fems arc this year's additions to the elite group of former Pantlicr athletes who have gained induction into the Hall. Hie two will be honored al the Feb 12 home game Colin Randall pulled down 14 caroms for l he Eagles. most leading to fast break scoring opportunities for Lamphere. Ro/ema not only provided some big points, but also contributed by doing the little things that help to guarantee victories. "Tony (Rozema) just keeps getting better and better," Price said. "He docs all of the little things right that you don’t sec on paper" BCC plays two teams this week that defeated them a year ago during a fourloss campaign Price knows that his eagers must be on the top of their game "If wc don't stayed focused, we could wind up 10-4 after the next three to four games." Price explained I couple of which came in the middle of Saxcn Tony Bowne (14) puts in a layup late in the contest during a blue and gold hoop triumph last Friday at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) With Tony Bowne tallying 8 and Tyson Walther 6. the Saxons stormed out to a 14-7 lead after one quarter. Both teams played tough defensively in the opening eight minutes, something that Schils stated is typical of a matchup between the two hoop programs. Offensively, things picked up in the second quarter with Hastings out-scoring its host 19-10. Luke Warner nailed a couple of big three-pointers, but it was the "team" thing that showed the most, as the Saxons went up 33-17 at the half. "There was a lot of scoring distribution, everybody was running the offense," Schils said. "This is really an unselfish team. When we have ball movement, everybody seems to be doing their roles." The lead only got even bigger in the third quarter as Hastings held a 52-24 advantage entering the final frame. Seven Saxons scored in the I9-point stanza. In the fourth quarter, the blue and gold allowed East 16 points, but 10 of those came at the end of the game. The Pioneers’ rosier includes four players who are 6-5 or taller, but the Saxons not only held their own. but out­ rebounded the taller Pioneers. "The defense was just outstanding." Schils said. Adam Whitney was one Hastings' athlete who came to play. The senior guard not only scored 8 points, but was 4-for-4 from the free throw line, was solid on defense ;ind pulled dow n 7 rebounds, a traffic. "We needed everybody (rebounding), even Whitney." Schils said. "We won the war on the boards." Bowne led the Saxons with 19 points. Walther had 13 and Warner added 10 markers. Ten of the team's 14 players managed two field goals and was held 2 *1 scoreless in the second half. "Their defense was a key." Schils said. The victory versus the Pioneers, । followed a 79-63 triumph against the^ Wildcats of Northview last Friday at(j| Hastings High School. Five players scored in double digits for scored in the East blowout. Dustin Terrell had his best outing since coming up from the junior varsity with 5 points, including a trifecta in the third the victors. Bowne pumped in 19. Storms 17. Whitney 13. Walther 10 and Steve t quarter. Terrell’s coach realizes the impact his sophomore post player is providing to his eagers who have fueled the recent winning team's success. "With Terrell, we’re deeper at the four and five positions." Schils said. "He’s becoming more comfortable and is filling have increased since the addition of Terrell to the varsity, while Storrs has been aJ| solid performer all year, according ter | in very comfortably." Andy Keller was another Saxon who stepped it up versus East. Keller joined Jim Storms on defense, holding East's Jon Myers to just 8 points. Myers ---------------------- 3 Storrs 10. Storrs and Walther have been Saxon* streak. Walthers contributions offensively*’ Schils. SCORCHING... 1 Continued onpage 13 . -------------------------------------------------------------------- : ’Cats canned by JVs; The JV Saxons out-scored the Wildcats 40-21 in the second half to record a 56-48 O-K White basketball win Feb. 5 al Hastings High School. Trailing 27-16 at the half. Coach Scott Allan's squad tallied 18 points in the third quarter and 22 in the final eight minutes. Northview managed just 11 and 10 points in the third and fourth stanzas. Four players scored double digits for the blue and gold. Josh Boulter tallied 14. Eric VanDerMolen 13. Adam Schantz 11 and Sean Tefft 10. Hastings made good on 18-of-31 field goal opportunities. Tefft and Schantz also proved potent op the boards with 10 and 7 caroms respectively. Schantz also led the team with 3 steals, while VanDerMolen dished out 3 assists. *’ Hastings' JVs started out slow and"* never were able to get back into winning"' contention in a 56-46 Tuesday loss to‘J East Grand Rapids. The Saxons scored just one point in the' first half and trailed 30-16 at the break. Iri-' the third quarter, the blue and gold scored-* 12 points, but still trailed 43-28 heading into the final eight minutes. Schantz topped the squad with I4n points and Boulter added 12 markers. •• Tefft pulled down 8 rebounds. Schantz-' 1 7 and Matt Norris 5. Tefft also made 3 steals and 3 assists. VanDerMolen dishedJ out 6 assists. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 11. 1999 - Page 11 Delton wrestlers pin two Delton Kellogg High School's mat team went 2-0 in a home triangular event Feb. 4 against Galesburg-Augusta and Bangor. The Panthers beat Bangor 51-I8 andG-A 34-31. Winners versus the Rams were Gary Herbert at 125 (fall in 2:54). Jon Heethuis at 135 (7-4 decision). Jeremie Coplin at 140 (17-6 decision). Ryan Summers at 145 (7­ 5 decision). Jason Stampfier at 152 (fall in 51 seconds). Nick Hannar at 160(6-1 decision). Jon Haneckow at 215 (fall in 44 seconds) and Bill Ferris at 215 (5-4 decision) G-A defeated Bangor 51-18. Posting Delton victories versus the Vikings were Heethuis at 135 (fall in 1:50). Coplin at 140 (fall in 38 seconds). Summers at 145 (11-0 decision). Dana Earl at 152 (fall in 38 seconds), Travis Loofboro at 17) (fall in 4:48). Phil Schallhom at 189 (void). Haneckow at 215 (void) and Dan Roth at 275 (void) Panthers force Irish into mistakes Regan Doele gave the Panthers some outstanding defense and Robert Boyle. Mike Kammeraad and Kyle Matteson added the offensive sparks in a 60-44 Delton Kellogg basketball triumph over Kalamazoo Hackett Tuesday night in Kalamazoo Valley Association action at Delton Kellogg High School. Doele held Hackett's top three-point shooter in check, while Boyle. Kammeraad and .Matteson all pumped in the points. Matteson scored a team-high 20 points. 11 of which came during the second quarter. Boyle and Kammeraad also scored in double digits with 11 markers apiece. Delton Kellogg forced Hackett into numerous turnovers in the first half and led by 20 points. 37-17. at the break. The Fighting Irish did a little bit belter offensively in the third quarter, scoring 18 points, but also allowed the Panthers to tally 17 themselves "We had real good ball movement and were very unselfish with the basketball." Delton Kellogg Coach Jim Hogoboom explained. "We ran the ball real well." Hackett finished the contest with 23 total turnovers. 18 that were the result of Delton Kellogg steals. Delton Kellogg also had a solid outing * on the boards, out-rebounding Hackett 35­ 23. The Panthers, now 4-9. will remain at home Friday for another KVA clash versus Parchment. Delton lost a onepoint decision. 54-53. to Parchment Jan. 8 al Parchment. Hastings mayor Frank Campbell was the Saxons' second Celebrity Coach at the Feb. 4 match against Hudsonville. Campbell is joined here by Saxon mat men (from left) John Kieffer. Don Smith and Mike Pursell. (Photo provided) Saxons out-score Eagles Hastings won a close wrestling match­ up against conference foe Hudsonville last Thursday, out-scoring the Eagles 35-23. Winning weight class matches were Greg Seeber. Sam Stafford. Jesse McKenzie. Mike Lipstraw. Robb Lee. Bill Blair. Don Smith. Mike Pursell and Gabe McCarty. Junior varsity wrestling winners were Jeremy Bishop. Mike Case. Lucas Waters. Jake Friddle. Lucas Reaser and Mark Peake. Delton's Ruben Reyna (50) goes up high between two Hackett defenders in the Panthers' KVA win Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) SAXONS, continued on page 12 Roadrunners run away with tournament title The Hastings Roadrunners girls U 13 KSmi won the Southwest Michigan league tournament over the weekend with some very strong defense being the key. In the semifinal game, Hastings defeated Gull Lake 63-31. Kate Martisius shot a perfect 7-for-7 front tlte field and also added 5 rebounds and 3 steals. |n the championship contest. Hastings shot past iJiwton 44-21.I-aura Diperl Jed tltc way for the winners with 9 rebounds. 6 assists and 4 steals. Cassie Meade made 3 steals and was a sparkler on defense. 3rd/4th Grade Girls The Hastings Jaguars continued its winning ways with a 19-12 triumph over Portland. Nicole Meade led the Hastings scorers with 7 points, while Brittany Howell and Ashley Hartman came up big on defense and on the glass Sth Grade Girls After trailing 10-8 al half, the Hastings eagers turned up the defease and blanked Quincy in the second half to post a 21-10 victory. Team defense was solid with many players stepping up. Allie Bryans led all scorers with 8 points, while Natalie I’unninglon added 5 markers. 6th Grade Girls Gold The Gold came up just short, 21-10. Amber Peck scored 5 points and also gathered 6 rebounds. Halie Terrel also pulled down 6 caroms. 6th Grade Girls Blue Ihe Blue squad was impressive in a 25­ 10 win over Williamston. Kathlyn Rounds and Kelsey Howell each chipped in 8 points fi»r the victors. Jaime Fisher dished out 4 assists. 7th Grade Girls Haslett beat the Hastings team 47-17. Jami Schilling scored 5 points and Nikki King dished out 5 assists. 8th Grade Giris Red Some outstanding defense was displayed in the 42-5 Hastings' triumph. NAYB tourney coming to area ■ Ihe North American Youth Basketball ^irganization recently announced die dales Tor ils youth basketball tournament for teams around the Bailie Creek and Kalanuizixi areas. The tournament will be April 30-May 2 al Harper Creek High School in die Cereal City. The tournament will feature len brackets: fifth and sixth grade boys, fifdi and sixth grade girls, seventh grade boys, seventh grade girls, eighth grade boys, eighth grade girls, ninth and l()th grade boys, ninth and 10th grade girls, 1 Idi and 12lh grade boys and 1 ’th and 12th grade girls. All grades are based ou the grade the eager is currently enrolled in. The entry fee for the tournament is S90 and guarantees dial each team will play a minimum of three games. There will be awards presented to each bracket. Ihe entry deadline is April 9. For additional information or an entry form, call Anita Livesay at the toll-free NA'i B spring tournament hot line. I888-629-2275 less Smith topped the hometown team widi 15 points. Nicole Swartz and Rachel Pohja tallied 12 and 11 points respectively for die winners 3rd/4th Grade Boys Matt Donnini pulled down 10 rebounds and scored 6 points in a 10-8 victory against Battle Creek St. Joseph. Jeremy Redman also was a major contributor in the Hastings hard court victory Sth Grade Boys Die fifth graders ran their record to 4-1 with a 34-26 win over Quincy. J J. Quick scored 9 points, while David Peterson added 6. David Gallagher also had a strong outing for Hastings. 6th Grade Boys Hie sixth grade squad also moved to 4­ I, beating Tekonsha 49-16. Jeryd Eaton and Michael Newsted led Hastings in scoring with 17 and 12 points respectively. Scott Allcrding proved tough on Ute boards. Andwliwjgs dished out 4 assists and Eric Frith made 4 steals. FREE© microwave with rental of a GE appliance. Save more than just time, save money... with GE's "Mike" - The microwave that goes and fits anywhere. 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Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follow s: COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL RATIO 48.33 50.00 46.28 50.00 50.00 FACTOR 1.0346 1.0000 1.0X04 1.0000 1.0000 The City of Hastings will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945­ 2468. or TDD call relay services I -800-649-3777. Even I G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 12 The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 11 1999 Highly contested tourney goes way of the Vikings Talk about parity. Saturday's Lakewood High School Tournament certainly had that. And the two Barry County wrestling programs that took pan in the tourney certainly did their share to add to the excitement. Host Lakewood grabbed the first place trophy with a 4-1 mark, but lost its dual match to Hastings 33-25. Hastings went 3-2 on the day and finished fourth behind Lakewood. Portland and Byron Center. Portland (4-1) lost to the Vikings 41­ 36 and defeated the Saxons 36-30. Byron Center (3-2) won over Hastings 41-27. but fell to Lakewood 44-22. First, second, third, fourth... go figure? "We did not match up well versus Byron Center," Hastings Coach Mike Goggins said. "The four teams were very close; it's just a matter of our lesser experienced guys staying off their backs." One thing was for sure, though, the wrestling at Lakewood was super intense. Three Saxons and two Vikings went undefeated. Greg Seeber (103), Bill Blair (171) and Don Smith (189) were perfect for Hastings. Ponch Wildman (140) and Ron Wierckz (160) went undefeated for Lakewood. Robb Lee finds himself all tangled up with a Byron Center mat foe at last Saturday’s Lakewood Tournament. Lee. and his teammates, go up against Wyoming Park tonight. SAXONS.,.continued from page 'Hie Hudsonville triumph came on the second celebrity coach night by the Saxon w resiling program. Hastings mayor Frank Campbell was the celebrity coach on the BOWLING SCORES Recreation Bowling League #3 Barry Automotive 18; Freeport Elevator 15; Hastings Bowl 13; Ball Busters 10; Fairchild Oil 9 and Mighty 5-7. Good Games and Series - E. Olson 230­ 574; T. Eckert 501; D. J. James 506; B Barkhuff 507; E. Jackson 230-237-636; D. Lambert 576; B. King 502; D. McKelvey 511; H. Wattles 502; R. Wieland 203. 11 Hastings' bench. The Saxons will be at home tonight (Thursday. Feb. 11) for an O-K White battle with Wyoming Park. Don Smith was one of three Saxons to go undefeated at Saturday's Lakewood Tournament. The other two were Bin Blair and Greg Seeber. • Michael Lipstraw improved his Reason mark to 17-4 with a Thursday victory over Hudsonville. He then added to his win total at Saturday's Lakewood Tournament. Entertain Your v? Valentine at Home with Great Movies! 5 Movies 5 Blair is currently ranked No. 2 in the Michigan Wrestling Association poll at 171 behind Quincy’s Chad Mobley. He has only lost once in 1999 and has 129 career prep mat wins, four more than Luke Noteboom's 125. Hastings’ other two wins were a 63-12 decision over Ovid Elsie and a 57-17 victory against Battle Creek Pennfield. Lakewood's road to the championship included a 54-24 triumph over Ovid-Elsie and a 58-22 win against Pennfield. Viking Coach Bob Veitch said his team's perseverance paved the way toward the title. "I thought the kids wrestled great," Veitch said. "Some kids missed a couple of practices with a flu bug (Caleb Terpstra at 135, for one), but they stuck it out and did a whale of a job. We needed Caleb to beat Hastings." Goggins said his team must buckle down if they are to be ready for the post­ season. Until Dollars REMEMBER there is no limit. Take 10-15-201 TOURNEY... Continued on page 14 LEGAL NOTICE •New releases not included. KING’S Music Center Electronics and Appliances ^^*130 W. State St.. Downtown Hastings. 945-4284 NOTICE TC THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing for the following Special Use Permits: TABLED CASE NO. SP. 30-98 Wayne end Vernon Curtis, (applicants); Vernon and Shirley Curtis, (property owners). LOCATION: On 10581 Lawrence Rd (M-79) on the North side between Clark and Curtis Rds n Sec. 12. Maple Grove Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to* a dog kennel in the A zoning distnet CASE NO. SP. 5-W - Gary and Barbara Thorne. familyxtree E D I C A i. ASSOCIATES R. Troy Carlson, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. • Kathleen Carlson, C.F.N.P. Come grow with us Call 945-PHYS to schedule an appointment in our new office opening on Monday, March 1,1999. We look forward to providing you with quality health care, from our family to yours. 1005 WEST GREEN STREET • SUITE 201 A - HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 4905S ■ RHONE «I6 »4S 7A97(EHYS) < Saxon Ryan Rowse looks for strategy from Coach Mike Goggins during Saturday's wrestling tournament at Lakewood. LOCATION: On the East side of Solomon Rd between Grange and W State Rds in Sec. 33 of Irving Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a country subdivision in the AR zoning district MEETING DATE: February 22. 1998 TIME: 7:30 p m PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court St. Hastings. Michigan Srte inspections of ftie above described prop­ erties Will be completed by the Planning Commis­ sion members the day of the heanng Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbafly or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the atove mentioned time and place Any wnttsn re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed *o 61&-948-4820 The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 pm) Monday thru Fnday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further in­ formation The County of Barry wrf! provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meetingrtieanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hast­ ings Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith Bany County Clerk (2/11) Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series - J. Butler 243-600; D. Humphrey 198-505; P. Henney 171-490; B. Kirby 185-478; M. Ulnch 211­ 446; K. Burton 182-410; C. Purdum 158­ 403; M. Spidel 158-393; I. Weeks 131-384; N. Wright 129-360; A. Windcs 133-355; L. Laubaugh 154-355; J. Smith 124-339; B. Lehman 128-336; T. Main 124-322; J. Pur­ dum 115-303; J. Corday 109-302. Boys Good Games • B. Huss 128; A. Roobol 116; J. Miller 114; M. Walker 111; J. Shoebridge 103. Giris High Game and Series - J. Cook 163-424; C. Shellcnbarger 154-421; A. Fabar 155-340; T. Huss 130-369; L. Laubaugh 106-290; M. Vcrus 125-288. Senior Citizens Jesick 48; Nash 47; Woodmansee 47; Friend 44; Brodock 4M MAWk 42; Hill 41; Moucoulis 41; Snyder 41; No. One 38; Lethcoe 37; Kuempel 36; Wieland 36; Brewer 34; Vrogindewey 33; Schlachfer 32. Mens High Games and Series - W. Brodock 170-497; N. Thaler 170-453; R. Wieland 167; C. Jesiek 161; B. Terry 212­ 559; W Birman 193-534; G. Waggoner 163; M. Schondclmaycr 177-452; J. Mercer 200-514; W Woodmansee 178; G. Forbey 212-565; C. Haywood 191-483; R. Schlachter 200-509. Womens High Games and Series - B. Moore 161; H. Service 175-506; F. Gir­ rbach 215-514; S. Glasgow 175-511; K. Colvin 176-464; G. Otis 179-466; S. Mer­ rill 176-500; R. Murphy 182; F. Schneider 183; M. Matson 178-497; B. Johnson 168­ 481. Monday Mixers Whispering Waters 56; Budweiser 45 1/2; B & R Testing 42 1/2; T.M. Lassies 41; Dewey's Auto 39 1/2; Kellcyk Keglers 38 1/2; Hastings Bowl 38 1/2; Landis Ladies 38 1/2; Coldwcll Banker 38; Ruwdie Girls 37 1/2; Girrbach’s 34; Basket Babes 30 1/2. High Games and Series - M. Kill 224­ 486; H. Service 179-503; J. Wagner 162­ 472; M. Wieland 180-519; V. Carr 206-473; G. Gibson 160; J. McMillon 170-479. M. Snyder 189-511; S. Landis 173; D. Davis 170; R. Shaplcy 172; M. Matson 168; S. Moore 162; M. Lemon 170-478; D. James 181; F. Girrbach 177-470; S. Purdum 158­ 466; T. DeWitt 161; A. Hall 167; S. Nash 172; E. Hammontree 163-451; B. Anders 179-474. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 49-31; Bennett Industries 43-37; Kent Oil Co. 40.5-39.5; Farmers Feed 40-36*; Hecker Insurance 33-43*; Carlton Center Bulldozing 30.5­ 49.5. •Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - B. Hathaway 173; N. Goggins 163-439; T. Redman 144; S. Merrill 186; J. Gardner 167-416; J. Pcttengill 169; M. Dull 152-411; B. Scobey 155; K. Fowler 195-428; J Hamilton 168; P. Frith 150-386; D. Snyder 202-585; S. Drake 185-481; L. Dawe 167; K Doster 156-343; G. Potter 195-509; C. Huricss 150-398. Thursday Angels Gavin Ford 55.5-32.5; Miller Excavating 52.5-35.5; Mills Landing 52-36; Farmer’s Insurance 50-38; Hastings Bowl 48-40; NAPA Girls 47-41; Nashville Chiro 46-42; Cedar Creek Grocery 44-44; Pct World 39­ 49; Shamrock Tavern 37-51; Stefano’s 32­ 52; True Value 25-63. High Games and Series - L. Apsey 191; L Kendall 171; K. Lewis 145; C Calcs 144; T. Lamancc 189; C. Curtis 149; S. Snider 166; B. Thurston 215-572; D. Staines 209-505; D. Bartimus 214-576; T. Daniels 192-510, L. Tilley 201-544; C. Curtis 183-496; C. Hurlcss 196; J. Gasper 204-549; S. Granagc 191-503. Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 60-28; 9 and A Wiggle 55.5- 32.5; Brushworks 53.5-34.5; Late Comers 52-36; No Whiners 51-33; Thornapplc Motors 49-35; Get Luckys 48-40; Missing 2 44-42; Heads out 43-45; Bad Habit II 42-46; Ramblers 42-46; Ten Pins 41-47; Two BKs 40-48; Scars and Service 38.5- 49.5; Cousins 36-52; All But One 35.5- 48.5; Rocky 4 29-59; Mercy 26-54. Womens Good Games and Series - B. Davenport 161; A. Lethcoe 165; S. Keller 169-506; M. Sears 162; R. Brummcll 172; J. Ansell 108; G. Mcancy 174; C. Madden 155-410; T. Pennington 186; D. Bartimus 192-539; R. Lydy 190; S. Sanborn 205. L. Barnum 195; C. Service 135; H. Service 161. Mens Good Games and Series - B. Coo­ ley 172; M. Keeler 177; W. Brodock 191­ 515; E. Keeler 217; M. Lawson 185-500; R. Haight 206-570; K. Meancv 190-500; B. Ripley 199; B. Madden Jr. 242-611; H. Pen­ nington 228-657; M. Kasinsky 213-588; S. Peabody 268-606; M. Lydy 204-516; D. Service 183-510. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 50 1/2; What Happened 45: Boomers Girls 43 1/2: Just Us 42 1/2; Varneys 41; Hastings Bowl 28 1/2. ” Good Games and Series - H. Service 173-498; J. McKcough 184-493; B. Estep 175-469; V. Green 168-468; I. Ruthruff 168-451; J. Kruger 159-422; S. Lambert 166; P. Hamilton 163; C. Fox 136; C. Ser­ vice 134; C. Etts 110. Sunday Night Mixed । Nine Out of Ten 50; X-Filers 50; B.S.erj 49; No Telling What 47 1/2; Were OK 47f. Thee Froggcrs 46; Red Dog 46; All Mixe^ Up 46; Happy Hvokcrs 42 1/2; S & K 3p 1/2; Thunder Alley 38; Friends 38; HED 34; Bear Alley 33 1/2; Lucky Strikes 2% Rock Bottom 27. j Womens High Games and Series - R> Rinc 183-507; K. Becker 172-505; $ Cantrell 192-484; J. Bryans 186-472; A. Hubbell 160-457; S. Reid 170-436; L Bal coner 201; S. Glasgow 194; D. Bartimw 190; M. Blankenship 161; L. Rentz 155; S Snider 154; N. Taylor 149. Mens High Games and Series - B Ruthruff 224-569; DJ James 201-560; A. Taylor 204-557; B. Hubbell 190-541; J. Bartimus 184-531; G. Snyder 187-521; J. Smith 212-518; B. Camrell 168-454; M Martin 234; J. Barnum 220; C. Sanborn 209; M. Snyder 205; S. Krallman 190. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 63-25; Mace’s Ph. 52-36; Eye and Ent. 51-37; Nashville "5” 50-38; Nash Chiro 50-38; Valley Realty 49-39; Sccber’s Auto 47-51; Lifestyles 45-43; Hallifax Ser­ vices 43-45; Misfits 37 1/2-50 1/2; Farmers Feed 27 1/2-60 1/2. High Games and Series - S. Merrill 192-531; E. Ulrich 181-517; T. Christopher 192-516; F. Girrbach 177-493; N. Thaler 160-420; T. Laymancc 179-478; B. Norris 199-461; K. Becker 170-479; J. Gardner 160-425; R. Murphy 153-439; J. Bayse 162-450; J. Pettcngill 168-437; M. Matson 178-491; D. Burns 136-361; S. Pennington 178-487; B. Higdom 146-381; R. Kuempel 147-380; B Hathaway 177; J. Rice 191; K. Sutfin 182; L. Hallifax 169; R. Girrbach 158; D. Botimcr 155. Tuesday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printers 17 1/2­ 10 1/2; Woodmansee Sawmill 16-12; Hast­ ings Bowlers 15-13; Pin Seekers 14 1/2-13 1/2; Consumers Concrete 14-14; Mosteller Graphics 13-11; TVCCU 12-16: Fnends 10-18. Men’s High Games A Series P. Scobey 244-689; G. Heard 229-647; D. Blakely 230-625; L. Johnson 242-560; R. O’Keefe 190-543; N. McGhee 174; M Yost 184-503; G. Hause 202; H. Bowman 224; K. Phenix 232-560; M. Christiansen 477. Women’s High Games A Series D Olmsted 175; R. Burch 176; B. O’Keefe 174-437; V. Cook 170; D. McCole 176-484; T. Phenix 188-457. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 11. 1999 - Page 13 YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barn- County > Adult Floor Hockey Starting March 3. Wednesday nights arc t scheduled for YMCA’s Adult Floor Hockey at Hastings Middle School. The league is open to adults who arc i 8 years of age and­ ; out of high school. Team managers who arc interested in registering air encouraged to call the YMCA for an information packet and attend the organizational meeting on :Tuesday. Feb. 16. 7 p.m. at the ■YMCA.There is a limit to the number of teams that can participate. The Tmal dead­ line for team registrations is Feb. 24. Teams will be registered on a first come first serve basis. For mere information, please call the YMCA 945-4574. Adult Basketball League Team W-L Other Body Shop ........................................8-0 Blairs Landscaping..................................... 6-1 Pr Jammers..................................................... 6-1 D Hastings Merchants ................................. 5-2 FlexFab Black................................................5-3 r. Murphy/Flood...............................................4-3 • Mainstreet Savings Bank..........................4-3 ; Richies Koffee Shop..................................3-3 ! McNeils Law Firm ................................... 2-4 [ FlexFab Blue................................................. 2-5 Drill Team........................................................ 2-6 ! Local hot rod racer wins in Indy Dan Johnson always dreamed of competing in places like the Pontiac Silvcrdonte and the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. But never did he expect that his hobby's winning course would land him an appearance on television. Johnson, of Hastings, ran for first-place honors at the United Slates Hot Rod Association competition recently held at the RCA Dome. Twenty-four trucks SCORCHING... Continued from page 10 "He (Storrs) has played his role better than anybody on the team." Schils said. Hastings was in front of Northview by just four points. 38-34, at intermission, but put together a big third quarter to take control of the contest. 58-44. Eventually the Saxons' advantage grew to 20 points, but the 'Cats were able to trim it to 16 by the final hom. Still, it was a relatively easy win. The Saxon eagers look to notch consecutive win No. 6 Friday when they host the Chix from Zeeland. Zeeland beat Hastings Jan. 8 by a 50-43 score. times." Johnson explained. Game Results Murphy/Flood 50 vs. Pr Jammers 51; Flexfab t,black) 81 vs. Mainstreet Savings Bank; Flexfab (red) 23 vs. Other Body Shop 72; Richies Koffce Shop 49 vs. Murphy/Flood 58; Flexfat (Hue) 60 vs. PR Jammers 65; Drill Team 44 vs. Blairs Land­ . scaping 77; Flexfab (Hack) 53 vs. Drill Team 49; McNeils Law Firm 53 vs. Hast­ ' ings Mutual 69; Flexfab (blue) won over Flexfab (red) lost. Hastings' sponsors in Johnson’s comer are CarQuest. Wilder Auto Service. K L It wasn't easy, but Lakewood's varsity eagers made the plays down the stretch Tuesday to pull out a 55-50 road win over non-league foe Centra) Montcalm. The Vikings led by 10 points (46-36) entering the fourth quarter and came away with the five-point triumph, thanks to some stingy defense. "We played tough defense again,” Lakewood Coach Mark Farrell said. "The game got very rough in the fourth quarter, but we were able to withstand Central i,1 Adult Indoor Soccer League learn # W-L-T ’ Dimmers andDoherty.............................5-2-0 .......................................................... 4-1-2 Garys Hobby Shop ...............................3-2-2 White .......................................................... 0-7-0 Game Results Black 3 vs. Gary^ Hobby Shop 2; Dim­ mers and Doherty 4 vs. White 1; Dimmers and Doherty 4 vs. Black 1. Middleville made 5-of-17 field goals in the fourth quarter and Huoulfonhii 19-of21 free throws as the Hawkeyes won a 63-54 O-K Blue contest Tuesday Thomapple Kellogg High School. The host Trojans trailed by just one point. 40-39. heading into the fourth Ranger Die, inc.......................................... 21-12 Ray James Electromechanical.....19-14 Cascade Improvements .........................14-19 ,Goodenough Goodies ........................... 13-20 .Quality Roofing ..................................... 10-23 Benner Logging and McDonalds ... .6-27 "We couldn't make any shots." Middleville Coach Kurt Holzhueter said. Hastings' Jim Storms (30) uses glass to tally two points inside in an O-K White basketball victory over Northview. (Photo by Perry Hardin) "We had a lot of good looks (but) we could not convert." Hamilton only made 17 field goals in the contest, but made up for it with a 26- •__________________ - MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Thte firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, any Information wo obtain will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra K Miller, an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to AAA Mortgage & Financial Corporation. Mort­ gagee, dated November 14, 1996. and recorded on November 26. 1996 in Liber 679. on Page 382. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assignee by an assignment dated November 14. 1996 which was recorded on May 23. 1997. m Uber 695, on Page 510, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Three and 57/100 dollars ($41,953.57). in­ cluding interest at 12 300*.. per annum. Ad• justable rale mortgage Interest rate may change • 5/19 and 11/19 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said ' mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises? or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 00 p m . on February 25. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of the E W Bliss Re-Plat of the City, for­ merly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, excepting the East 4 feet, which together with the West 4 feet of Lot 6 adjoining ts for the use of the adjoining property for ' a joint driveway. City of Hastings, Barry County. M'chjgan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined .abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 14 1999 .CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. PC Attorneys for CONTIMORTGAGE ; CORPORATION 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #98076941 (2/11) Montcalm's rush." Matt Cramer paced the Vikings’ offense with 18 points and Jeremy Frost tallied 14 markers. Cramer made four of Lakewood's eight three-pointers, while Frost dialed in two trifectas. Lakewood led 22-18 after one quarter and 34-24 at intermission. Frost tallied seven of his 14 points in the first quarter and five more in the second stanza. Cramer nailed three, triples in the first quarter and scored 11 points in the opening eight minutes. The Vikings made 22-of-39 field goals and 8-of-15 from three-point land. At the free throw line; Lakewood made good on 3-of-6 opportunities. Richie Livingston led the blue and white with 8 rebounds. Joel Dow and Frost each were tops in assists with 6 apiece. Lakewood will face Capital Circuit foe Mason Friday night at home. of-32 performance from the chanty stripe. . «- 4Thtf game wasxied-8-4Uafter the fm* quarter and Hamilton led by just four points, 29-25. at half. Middleville remained close for most of the contest, but "never got over the hump", in Hoizhueter's words, and "played from behind the whole night." Andrew HiHiwm led the Nack and orange with !5 points, while Dan Finkbemer and Ken VanRyn each added 12 markers. Ben Lucas led Middleville's rebounders with 7. while Finkbeiner made 4 steals. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. RN/LPN Hastings Mutual........................................9-15 Coleman Agency.........................................6-16 Cordray Construction................................ 6-16 The Wolverines.............................................2-20 < his way to the lop are his mother Marion, his father Jim. his wife Julie and his friends and crew Al Lawrence. Ted Wanen and Steve Vipond. quarter, but the Hawkeyes pulled away. 1999 Coed Winter Volleyball Standings LEGAL NOTICE Transmission, the Chrysler Superstore. Hill Machine Company, Andy's Sign Shop. Lane Automotive. Vision’s Auto Glass and Cascade 4WD. Those who have assisted Johnson on Trojans fall to Hawkeyes Hastings Youth Council's Adult Volleyball League Standings Team W-L .ICS.................................................................. 27-6 Hastings Burial Vault............................. 22-11 True Value------ -------------------------12-12 Slaughter__________________________ 13-15 Dan Johnson. along with his 1981 Jeep Scrambler, have found driving to be quite smooth during recent United States Hot Rod Association events such as the one held at the RCA Dome. (Photo provided) Vikings make plays to win tr W/L Hastings Mfg........~.....................................27-3 Blair Landscaping-------------------------------- 18-6 Hastings Saxons------- --------------------------- 16-8 Flexfab........................................................... 13-11 course to course. "Each track is different; they're never the same,” Johnson said. His accomplishments have been more than Johnson could have ever dreamed of achieving. "My goal originally was to race in the Sil verdome: now I’ve been there countless Lakewood Merchants ............................... 0-7 “' FlexFab Red.................................................. 0-8 Black competed in all with 16 qualifying for the finals. In his 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler — that includes a 350 horse power Chevy engine — Johnson stole the Indianapolis show. The 33-year-old driver qualified third fastest and managed the fleetest finish in the second of three rounds. In the third and final round, the area racer recorded the fastest time, again, to complete his championship performance. The United States Hot Rod Association show will be aired March 26 on ihe TNN cable television network. Upcoming USHRA events which Johnson plans to take part in include a race this weekend in Cleveland a March 19-20 event in Tennessee and an April 3 competition in St. Louis. This is just Johnson's fourth year in the USHRA. r Johnson has been involved in hot rod racing since the age of 16 and says there is a lot of trial and error that is involved in the sport. He already has plenty of ideas, based on what is need to be successful on the tracks, lor his next truck. Still, the requirements change from SHARON DUITS We think you are doing a fantastic job! Happy ^Valentine's Dav^ -“MS. From all vour jcty Discover the best of nursing with TenderCarv Ulien you join our team, you will be working with the best of nurs­ ing professionals. Our reputation for quality has made us tlie largest provider of long-term care in Michigan. Wc currently have positions available Wc offer a benefit package Will pay for experience. For immediate consid­ eration please mail or fax resume to: Tendervaie Hastings 240 E. North St.. Hastings. Ml 4905H Fax • 616-945-3247 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Feb. 9, 1999 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, KSSWXA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF MEETING The Assyria Township board o, Review will meet at the township hall, 8060 Taskei Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 on March 2nd at 7:00 p.m. to orga­ nize and receive the rolls The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the township hall. 8060 Tasker Road. Bei'evue. Michigan 49021 on March Sth and March 9th trom 9:00 a m. to 12:30 p.m and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on March 11th to hear protest. The Assyria Township Board will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or pub­ lic hearing upon 7 days notice to the Assyria Township Board Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services stiould contact the Assyria Township Board by wnbng or calling the following: Dena Miller. 10570 M-66. Nashville. Michigan 49073. 616-758­ 3410. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. HELP WANTED TenderCare Hastings has immediate open­ ing for a part-timf dietary assistant. Start­ ing wage $7.60/hour. For serious inquiries, apply within 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. TenderCare Hastings 240 E. North St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Convenience Is... A Pharmacy That’s Open More Hours Than Any Other! Mike Boles. Supervisor ♦ �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 11. 1999 Second injury accident in less than 24 hours... Two people suffered minor injuries in the second accident in less than 24-hours at the corner of Gun Lake Road (M-37) and Heath Road at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Three people were hurt at the same location early Tuesday evening (see Police Beat, this issue.) According to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Jack Cross. 61. of Hastings was southbound on Heath Road/Green Street when he apparently turned into the path of an oncoming car, driven by Elizabeth Elenbaas. 78. of Hastings. Elenbaas was taken to Pennock Hospital by Hastings Ambulance with aches and pains, while Cross complained of back pain, said Trooper Scott Sharrar. Cross was not issued a citation, seatbelts were used and alcohol was not a factor. Sharrar said. The Hastings Fire Department was called to the scene to wash anti-freeze from the pavement. MOREY continued from page 1 New road grader replaces 21-year-old unit A new $212,000 Caterpillar 163H Motor Grader was delivered to the Barry County Road Commission just after the new year, allowing its use during at laast part of the heavy snowfa l accumulations during that period, according to Jack Lenz, chairman of the road commission. The new grader is larger and heavier than a 21-year-old grader it replaces. The majority of funds for the new vehicle, a total of $200,000. was provided by Barry County. Board of Commission members were congratulated by Lenz for their spirit of cooperation in that recent improvements to its sewage disposal plant insured adequate capacity for making the purchase of the new grader possible. From left are county commissioners Sandy James. Jim Bailey. John Barnett, Bob Wenger. Rod Goebel. Clare Tripp and road commission members Lenz, Dave Dykstra and Don Willcutt. Not pictured are county commissioners Emmet Herrington and Jeff MacKenzie. Also not pictured are former county commissioners who are no longer on the board but voted to provide money for the grader, including Rose Heaton and Lew Newman. Fourth parking lot plan instituted at Starr by Mary Warner Staff Writer A new traffic flow plan for the parking lot at Star Elementary restores parents’ rights to pick up and drop off their children at the curb next to the school building, but changes the pick-up location. Parents who wish to drop off or retrieve children without parking their vehicle and walking to the front door will now be instructed to drive around the former bus loop at the west end of the building and pick up their children there. The west end was previously used for school bus loading and unloading, but children will now enter and exit buses from the curb at the east end of the building. The new policy go£s into effect Tuesday. Feb. 16. At a meeting with parents explaining the new traffic flow policy. Principal Jo Stebbins said there may be glitches in the new plan, just as there have been in three previous plans attempted by the administration. "Until we try the plan, we're not sure how many problems we're going to have.” she said. "The bottom line is that no plan is going to please everyone." Before the plan was drawn up, the administration sought advice on how best to manage the parking lot traffic from Barry County Sheriffs sergeants Robert Abendroth and Jason Sixberry, school liaison officer Dar Leaf, and district transportation supervisor Sharon Duits. Also taken into consideration were suggestions from Hastings residents Terry Dinger and Allisa Evans, according to Steve Harbison, director of operational services. Dinger and Evans showed up at Star with picket signs Jan. 28. protesting a parking policy that required parents to park in the parking lot and walk up to the front door to collect their children after school or drop them off before school. The picketers both have children attending the school. They said the traffic policy was 'dangerous" because students were having to dodge traffic in the parking lot. and was also Ihconvenient to those parents with other children, particularly infants, in their cars. They also complained that teachers' vehicles are taking up all the parking spaces closest to.the door, making it doubly inconvenient for parents to park far away from the front entrance and then either walk to it or wait for their children to come to them in the parking lot. At the meeting Tuesday, a parent once again complained about the teachers taking up all the close spots. Stebbins said the question of where the teachers park should not be relevant uny more if parents drop off or pick up their children at the curb. Evans also complained that it may be too difficult to have both buses and cars traverse the west end loop of the parking lot. particularly in the winter months when the loop becomes narrower because of piled-up snow. Sgt. Sixberry . who attended the meeting, said buses may have to be rerouted so they do not have to enter the west end loop prior a power and lighting engineer. While in Hastings, he worked on a spe­ cial Consumers Power project for Hastings Manufacturing. "Once he was finished, they (Hastings Manufacturing officials) were impressed and wanted to hire him." said friend and golf buddy Hal Buerge of Hastings. In February, 1942, Morey joined the Hastings Manufacturing Co. as a special engineer and soon became a purchasing agent. He was appointed director of purchases for the company in 1968 and continued in that position until his retire­ ment in April, 1973. Morey "had a world of background knowledge about industry and govern­ ment," Bijerge said. "Half of what I know to lining up in front of the east end of the school. Sixberry also said a crosswalk may be painted in front of the school entrance this coming summer "so everyone is crossing in the same area." Cars were previously banned from the area in front of the school during times when students were entering and exiting the school. Now a stop sign will be placed at the east end of the west loop, so parents who have picked up their children at the curb will have to make the stop before proceeding across the area where students are exiting the front door. Sixberry said the only people that should be crossing from the front door to the parking lot are about the formative years of Hastings Manufacturing and government I learned from him." Morey credited the late Aben Johnson, a president of Hastings Manufacturing, who See PARKING, continued from page 17 The Star parking lot is pictured, with north being at right. The drive to the right is one way from the east traveling west. The drive to the left is one way from the west traveling east. Parking lanes are all one way going south. Vehicles will be prohibited from entering the area next to the handicapped parking area (pictured at top of diagram, where it says 'Do Not Enter"). A parent pickup area is designated at the west end of the school. Bus pickup will be changed to the east end of the school. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the condrtjons of a mortgage made by tamest L PoH and Rytha M Poll, husband and wife (original mortgagors) lo Norwest Mortgage Inc. A California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 6.1996, and recorded on December 18. 1996 tn Uber 681. on Page 333. Bany County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 68/100 dollars (S83.871 68) including interest at 8 250% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statue tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p m . on March 25. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenoed as That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23 Town 4 North Range 9 West described as Beginning at the North 1/4 corner of said Section. thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 348 00 feet along the East line of said North­ west 1/4. thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 396 00 feet thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 320 00 feet thence North 90 de­ grees 00 minutes West 300 00 feet thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 666 57 feet, thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds East 696 00 feet along the North line of said Section to the place oi beginning Subject to Highway Right of Way for Buehler Road The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated February 11. 1999 Norwest Mortgage Inc FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248)642- 202 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys for Norwest Mortgage. Inc 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 Fite *97086092 (3rt1) expansion - factors that make an area attractive to industry. Morey was bom in Union City, Mich. April 4,1908, raised in Chicago and gradu­ ated from Battle Creek High School where he played football. He earned a degree in electrical engineer­ ing from the University of Michigan in 1931 and later was an active member of the Hastings chapter of the University of Michigan Alumni Association. Morey was employed as an electrical en­ gineer for Consumers Power Co. in Jack­ son. His job with Consumers brought him to Hastings in 1938 and he worked here as was extremely civic-minded, for developing his own interest in civic affairs. A love for the outdoors fueled Morey's pastimes, his daughter said. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf and played golf well into his 80s. "My parents liked to get dressed up and vJ Q VALENTINE’S IDEAS Q Over 300 Goose Clothing Spindle Benches Everything for your sweetheart's desire <7 <7 2259 Gun Lake Road COUNTRY CRAFTS <7 <7 parents, Homer and Mildred Smith," said Dorthea Cooper of Hastings. Her father and Morey often hunted and fished together. Her husband. Gary Cooper, called Morey "a nice man" who was "kind of witty." "I always looked forward to talking to him," said Gary Cooper, a fellow Rotarian. "I'm sorry to see people like that leave...they were good for the community." A memorial service for Morey will be held in March. The exact dale has not been finalized, but will be announced later by Wren Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Rotary Foundation. Barry Community Founda­ tion, Hastings Public Library or the charity of one's choice. TOURNEY, continued from page 12 "As the day wore on, our experience showed in the lower weight classes," Goggins said. "We were inconsistent throughout the day and the matchups against Byron Center didn't go in our favor. We need to work harder if we are going to be ready for team districts." Team districts will be held at Hastings High School Wednesday, Feb. 17, while the individual districts will also be staged at Hastings Saturday. Feb. 20. The junior varsity wrestlers competed at Coldwater last Saturday in a 19-team tournament. Winning weight class championships were Mark Peake, Mike Case, Lucas Waters and Paul Coscarelli. Chris Brown, Patrick Stevens and Jake Friddle finished fourth and Dan Cary placed fifth. <7 <7 Q Hastings. Michigan (616) 948-2874 go dancing at the Hastings Country Club." Mary Klatt said. She also remembered with fondness that her father liked to "swing me in the swing when I was a little girl." As a teenager she had special memories too. "My dad was the only one who knew how to help me with my physics home­ work," said Mary Klatt. Other good times that were especially memorable were evenings when her pareqts hosted slumber parties at the Morey home when Mary was a cheerleader. "He liked sports." Buerge noted. "He was a straight forward guy. He had his mo­ ments of mirth." too. The Moreys ’'were great friends of my <7 9 A ROSE sum TREASURE FOREVER. nrr with any f-j/LL KREMENTZ I IlLL PURCHASE With o purchose of Krenientz jewelry, well give you o 14 korof gold ovetloy dossil rose pin. You'll oho receive on elegant pin pouth that's perfect for gift-giving. Gilmore Jewelers 102 E. State Street Hastings SI3E 945-9572 LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM ISA DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions al a mortgage made by Michael J Ke«ey. A Married Man. to Mortgage Plus of Kalamazoo Inc. mort­ gagee. dated August 15. 1997 and recorded Sep­ tember 10.1997 by Instrument Number 1001404, Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee by an assignment dated No­ vember 10. 1997 and recorded on July 24. 1998 by Instrument Number 1015526. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand TVro Hundred Fifty-Nine and 60/100 Dollars ($61,259 60) including interest at the rate of 11.83% per annum Under the power ol sale contained tn the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wit be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue st tie Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on March 25. 1999 The premises aro located in the City of Hast­ ings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 3. John Lichty's First Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless the property is de­ termined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from ihe date of the sale Dated February 11. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. As Assignee 3001 West B-g Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48064 (248) 643-4464 File No 189 0143 (3/11) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. cetxuary 11. 1999 - Page 15 Nashville Recycle Station facing financial troubles by Shawns Hubbarth I Staff Writer The Nashville Transfer Recycle Station costing double the amount to keep it in isincss as last year and has fallen under recent hardships financially due to several '■reasons. ’• So said I rank Dunham, chairman of the Transfer Recycle Station Board, last week to the Nashville Village Council. Ihe station was started up in 1980 with federal grants said Dunham. At that time, he said, the government and environmental agencies encouraged the concept and build­ ing of recycling stations. The initial rea­ soning behind the station was to make it convenient as possible for people to dis­ pose of unwanted items. The board is made up of two representatives from Maple (Grove and Castleton Townships and two (from the Village of Nashville. Cost of die ^construction and improvements to the ■property is shared by two-thirds by Castle­ ton, and one-third by Maple Grove. Opera­ tion cikIs arc shared equally by all three en­ tities. < The station has had financial difficulties in die previous year due to many problems, .. Dunahm said. ■' "One of the problems is diat right now die salvage prices are low, and a lol of dial :' is based on world economics," Dunham ^fkaid. "’Ihe Asian market is low and they were the ones buying most of the metals, '’-plastics and papers Since they have experi­ enced a downturn in their economy, they *”are not buying. Ihe market is also being Ihxxled with cheap steel." The recycling al the station helps offset the cost of transferring, said Dunham. It is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m "Wc are trying to encourage people to re­ cycle as much as possible," he said "We lake sheet steel, tin, aluminum, clear glass, cast iron, engine oil, batteries, newspaper and cardboard We recently stopped taking plastic milk jugs because we have no way of marketing them It would take a major investment to buy the equipment we need to market die milk jugs." Dunham said that the board will be fo­ cusing on how to make the station more self supporting at meetings die board holds monthly. ”We are trying to get a hold on this," he said. "We want to make die station self sufficient. Il should be able to stand on its own." Dunham said there are many possibilities for making the station more efficient. " There is going to have to be an increase in fees," he said. "It has been two or three years since we have raised them." The station now is charging Sila yard. A yard is approximately seven, 30-gallon garbage bags, said Dunham. "We arc kxiking into raising die rates to SI2.5O to $13 per yard. We arc also look­ ing into decreasing the labor, and/or cutting die hours of business down." Dunham said that one of the problems may be that the station usually guesses at how much material comes in. "We look at it in the back of the truck and say, ’yeah that’s probably two yards.' Wc need to get new handling procedures in place." Dunham said anodier possibility would be buying equipment to make materials more viable on die recycling market. "But that would cost more money and I don’t know if the agencies would go for that," he said One employee at the station, Helen Mudry, said she thinks there are many things that contribute to the problem. "From a purely humanitarian view, peo­ ple need to find more places to donate their usable items. From a practical point, we charge by the volume, so the more they can compact their stuff the less space it will take in the landfill. "It would also help the station if people would follow the rules. I don’t know bow many limes people come in with cardboard boxes that arc not compacted, so we have to do it. and that takes time. Sometimes pcopie try to avoid dumping fees by con­ cealing trash in boxes and, of course, that costs us money." Mudry said dial she thought the station needs io find more sources io take the raw materials that people bring in. "What wc really need is to get the gov­ ernment involved to subsidize programs that give incentives io companies that use recycled goods. The immediate bottom line is the dollar in this country, and unfortu­ nately we are not foresighted enough to re­ Business helps kids “Just Say No” Keeping kids safe through DARE'S "Just Say No" classroom effort is the goal of Razor s Edge owner Ken Mingerink (front) of Hastings. The sale of traditional Santa figures generated $355, $5 over the goal, to help fund the program Mingerink has been dedicated to the effort for the past eight years 'It's an impressive age to help kids make the right decision to stay out of drugs It's a good time in their lives to get the point across. I'd like to thank the people of Hastings for making this (fundraiser) so successful.' A percentage of profits from various hair care products were also donated to the cause. Pictured watching Mingerink sign the check are (from left) Brittany Howell. Amy Kidder. Ryan Vogel. Aubri Brandt. Tim Watson and Cindy VanBelkum of Central Elementary School alize dial wc need long-term solutions, not short-term monetary gains." Lt. Governor speaks to Rotary, continued from page one On the last item, he noted that five years *^go there still were schools operating widi little as $2,500 per pupil, but now there are none getting less than $5,500 because '^bf Proposal A. Meanwhile. homeowners have receive a ' 'property tax break of between $1,500 and $2,500 over the last five years. Despite the gains that have been made. Posthumus said. "Wc need to continue to ’’’look ahead as wc approach die new millen­ nium." ' Posthumus said Michigan needs to be competitive with not just Ohio, Illinois ^and Indiana. In the future it will need to be ’’•'able to compete with Europe and Asia be- cause of the global economy. And the key to doing drat will be education. "The state with the best schools wins," lie said. "Our children must be prepared in order to compete with other children from around die world We can't afford to lose any children any more. We need every child to be productive. "Some are still being lost, unable to read. Every child deserve a good school, a safe school." He had high praise for the Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg districts for die work they do with kids. The lieutenant governor said he supports Gov. Engler’s proposal to have mayors of specially appointed committees take over failing school districts, despite perceptions that he is a staunch ally of local control. "I believe in the free market system," be said, "but there arc times when businesses go bankrupt when we let them be taken over for a time. "We shouldn't allow a school to continue to fail. We mustn't worship at the throne of local control at the expense of die educa­ tion of our children." He noted that takeovers in the Chicago and Cleveland school districts have yielded positive results. Their successes have been "resounding." with improved test scores ;ind graduation rates But Posthumus said more needs to be done for young people who don't go on to colleges, noting that about half of the jobs in the 21st ceni’iry will not require "bache­ lor of science skiiJs." "We need to encourage many of our good kids will skills," he said with expanded vo­ cational education and public-private part­ nerships. The lieutenant governor said be strongly backs die governor's proposal for $2,500 credits to kids who qualify with test scores. "It’s a big step toward the first year of college," he said. But he added that money, new school buildings and even good teachers arc not die primary predictor of students' success. "Ihe No. 1 factor to determine success is Lt. Gov. Richard Posthumus speaks to the Hastings Rotary and guests at the annual Rural-Urban Day gathering. The Wilard G Pierce and Jessie M Pierce Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Charlton Park Village Foundation , a $10,500 grant to Love. Inc., and a $16,500 grant to the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Pictured (from left) is Wes Robinson, chairman of the Charlton Park Village Foundation, Arion Elser, president and chairman of the board of the Pierce Foundation, and Steve Reid of Love Inc. The Pierce Foundation was set up by Willard and Jessie Pierce in 1988 primarily to help fund the three organizations receiving the grants. According to Reid, the Pierce funds, which the three organizations have received for a number of years, represent Love Inc's 'biggest contribution through the whole year' and are used for 'whatever the greatest need is' in the county each year, such as assisting people with utility bills or providing food to those in need The Charlton Park grant will be put into the park foundation endowment; interest on endowment investments is used to preserve and maintain museum artifacts Syrup queen reigns.,.continued from page one bow involved the parents are," he said. "We've got to be involved in our children's education." that day, be would allow me to skim the impurities off the top. "I always thought it was a miracle that "Our children must be prepared in order to compete with other children from around the world. We can't afford to lose any children any more. We need every child to be productive. “ U Gov. Richard Posthumus something so runny and clear could become so sweet and dark," she said of the process of boiling sap into syrup. He concluded his speech by saying, "If wc continue to work together, we'll be able to do a lot in this state. These are good times in Michigan, but citizens must be willing to invest time, capital and their ef­ forts. That will continue to make Michigan great." In a question and answer session, he was asked by Iliomapple Kellogg Board of Ed­ ucation member Gary VanElsl if schools one day would all be funded equally per pupil. Posthumus said he didn't sec that in the future, but said Proposal A has dosed the gap between "rich" and "poor" districts. Most schools today, he said, are funded in a range of $5,500 to $6,800 per student. Tom Guthrie of Delton, vice president the Michigan Fann Bureau, asked what can be done to keep ag products processors like 'Thom Apple Valley and Bil Mar from leav­ ing the slate. Posthumus said. "I don't think a lot of people realize the seriousness of what we re facing in agriculture today." He noted tlmt the liog, cattle and orchard farming businesses today are facing two big problems — changes in market pricing and vertical integration "We're on tire verge of losing the entire apple industry in five years because of (cheap) apple juice from China." he said. "It’s a fairly complex issue that none of us has an answer to. I wish 1 had the an­ swer." Ed Slocum was presented with a special award at the Hastings Rotary Rura'f Urban Day program. Giving him the annual honor for many years of service is Lany Neil. Local organizations receive Pierce Foundation grants When asked about saving farms in Michigan, the lieutenant governor replied, "We've got one of die toughest right to farm laws on the books. We haven't been challenged yet. I think our challenge is to maintain what wc believe." "Later on. when I got to test the syrup, it always seemed extra sweet knowing that I had a small hand in helping to make it." Michelle said. As queen, she is anxious to begin pro­ moting maple syrup products and raising awareness of Vermontville's Maple Syrup Festival the last full weekend of April. Michelle and Hayley will preside over the festival. "When I was a little girl, I can remember admiring the syrup queen and hoping to someday become her," Michelle said. "The queen is someone who represents whole­ someness and hometown pride," Michelle said with a twinkle in her hazel eyes. "I always thought it would be a really worthy thing to de and I'm just really sur­ prised that 1 got it. 1 think that all of the girls here would have been just as capable of doing this job...They are all really great people." At Maple Valley High School, she and Hayley are both in the clarinet section of the band. Michelle also plays lead tenor saxophone in the high school jazz band. Both are also National Honor Society members. Michelle said one of her most important accomplishments to date is maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. Michelle's extracurricular activities in­ clude participating in 4-H and the Maple Valley Equestrian Team. Hayley is involved in cross country, track, cheerleading and school musicals. Michelle hopes to pursue a career as an ultrasound technician or a physical thera­ pist. Hayley hopes to have a career in educa­ tion. possibly leaching at the high school level. Other candidates in the queen competi­ tion were Eren Berry, daughter of Dale and Denise Barry of Vermontville; and Shiloh Beals, daughter of Bobbie Jo Beals of Judges were David Wayne Huva of WLCM Radio in Charlotte, Daniel Homes of Community Newspapers in Charlotte. Brian Benedict, a maple syrup producer, and Elaine Gilbert of J-Ad Graphics. Girls’ varsity cage coach is retained by Mary Warner Staff' Writer Administrators will recommend that Scott Allen be kept as coach of the girls' varsity basketball team at Hastings High School, despite complaints by some par­ ents that his coaching style is "loo nega­ tive" and he has "poor communication and motivational skills." Allen met with the Hastings School Board in closed session last Wednesday. Specifics of the meeting cannot be dis­ cussed. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said, because the situation is a personnel matter. The board took no public action after the closed session ended in regards to Allen. Schoessel said. "We're considering him our coach and plan on recommending him as coach" to the school board in May or June. Schoessel said. Two parents of basketball players, Hast­ ings residents Jim Williams and Wayne Pumford, complained at December's school board meeting that they had asked the ad­ ministration last summer not to hire Allen as varsity coach. Pumford said at the De­ cember meeting that if Allen was kept as coach this coming school year, 'there are a lot of girls who won’t be playing varsity basketball." Allen held a players’ meeting yesterday (Wednesday) and said that 11 girls had thus far signed up for next fall's varsity basket­ ball program. He said he did no’ know if he’d lost any players due to the contro­ versy. He said one player told him another girl was not going to go 'Hit for the team, but he has not confirmed that, he said, and will not have a complete players’ list for a day or two. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 11, 1999 Feb. 25 and is free on bond. Braman has also stood mute to an identi­ cal charge. COURT NEWS A 24-year-old Saint Charles man who was facing life in prison on his original charge of first degree criminal sexual con­ duct pleaded no contest Thursday to the lesser charge of indecent exposure, a mis­ demeanor with a maximum possible sen­ tence of one year in jail. Bernard Richard "Lee” Seybold. 24. is scheduled to be sentenced on the conviction March 4. In Circuit Court Thursday. Assistant Barry County Prosecutor David Makled told Judge James Fisher that no sentencing agreement had been reached, though he has agreed to ask that Seybold not be found sexually delinquent. "The people do agree not to see any other charges." Makled said. Fisher accepted Seybold's no contest plea, based on the possibility of civil lia­ bility in the matter, in which he was ac­ cused of coercing a former Hastings boy into having oral sex in exchange for a cigarette sometime between 1992 and 1994. Seybold. who has a prior criminal sexual conduct conviction as a juvenile, could be deemed sexually delinquent, Fisher said, noting that he is not bound by the plea agreement. "If the court finds that you are sexually delinquent, the court could place you on probation for life or impose an indetermi­ nate prison term." Fisher told Seybold. Seybold's attorney. David Dimmers, asked that Seybold be allowed to continue working at his job in Midland. "He'; going to be serving a minimum of one year in jail, he might as well get started on his jail sentence right now." said Fisher as he canceled Seybold's bond. In other recent court business: • Cammy Lee Walker. 32. of Grand Rapids was ordered to spend one year in jail with credit for two days served and five years on probation on her conviction of first degree retail fraud. Walker was charged with stealing nearly $900 worth of merchandise using a shoplifting scheme she calls "doing carts” at the Hastings Kmart store Nov. 18. along with her sister. Tammy Walker, and her juvenile nephew. According to Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. it is Walker s ninth felony conviction on similar charges since Febru­ ary 1993, her first in Barry County. "She wants to use her disadvantaged life as an excuse to lie, cheat and steal from other people." said Kuzava. "According to her nephew, they do this all the time. He's done it at least five other times and he knows of 10 other times they've (Cammy and Tammy) have done it." The group was caught with the merchan­ dise in the trunk of their car after troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police stopped them for speeding at M-37 and Adams Road the day of the heist. During their interviews with the troop­ ers. the nephew said their method of opera lion is to use two shopping cans - one for the merchandise and one to push Gammy’s baby. They would then find a trash con­ tainer and move throughout the store, fill­ ing the trash can. Cammy would then enter a check-out line and ask for a price check on an item "When the coast is clear, she gives him the high sign, says 'it's paid for' and he pushes the cart out of the store," according Banner CLASSIFIEDS CM..The Hastings BANNER < 945-9554 / <«/ S<il< 911 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS made while you wait-$20.00each-2 or more $18.00 each. Great gifts. Action Signs 1011E. State St.. Hastings '>48-8618 or loll free 888-577­ 7445.______________________ FOR SALE: Amana stove & refrigerator. Used 6 mos. Moviag - must sell! $VO0 for both. Ph. 616-758-3836 aftftgbOp.m. POOL TABLE: Call 517-852- wi. TAN 3-PC. CIRCULARSOFA WITH FULLSIZE HIDE-A­ BED, 2 OAK & GLASS END TABLES, OAK & GLASS COFFEE TABLE, 2 LAMPS, OAK DINETTE TABLE WITH 4 FABRIC COASTER CHAIRS,OAK ENTERTAIN­ MENT CENTER, EXCEL­ LENT CONDITION, ORIGI­ NAL COST $5,000, ASKING $1400; DAYBED, WHITE & BRASS, 2 YEARS OLD, NEVER USED, $200.00, ARMOIRE, $50,616-891-8707 1994 TORO RIDING MOWER, hydro-static -12.5hp - 38" cut. excellent condition. $950.00.616-945-5797. 3 RADIANT HEATERS. NATURAL GAS, 60.000BTU, 1 YEAR OLD, 99* EFFI­ CIENT. $150/EACH OBO. CALL 945-9340, AFTER 6:00PM. . LOOKING FOR THE SCHWAN MAN? Home ser­ vice is available for you. CaD 945-2244 for more informa­ tion. I tir Suh \llltt 1998 PLAYBOUY PONTOON 20ft, used 6 times, lots of extra's. Must sell. $13400 OBO. 945­ 9946 after 4pm._____________ 1997 TAURUS GL, V-6. AC, power windows, like new.66,000 miles. $8,995, 616-765-5497. evenings 616-765-3145.______ 1977 YELLOWSTONE. Seen one winter outside. 28' or 29'. full awning, more. $2400.948­ 9807 1985S-10BLAZER: 4whdrive. Parting out. Call after 1pm 517­ 852-2057.__________________ 3 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR SALE IN HASTINGS. Large closets, newer carpet and many other improvements, in-ground heated pool. 212 W. South Street, call 616-945-0370 WANTED: OLD POST­ CARDS, call Bev. 616-948­ 4094. HOUSEKEEPING JOBS: Reliable, thourough and experi­ enced. Call Ruth 948-9821. ( aid (// Thunk' THE FAMILY OF JAMES BANDFIELD would like to gi ve our heartfelt thanks to our friends, neighbors, family members. Pas­ tor DeGroot and Girrbach Fu­ neral Home. The cards, visits, food and prayers will always be remembered. 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Cathredral ceilings, built in dish­ washer. water softener, central air new in 1993.10X20 covered deck (built in 1993), Heartland shed new in 1993 with upper storage and electric inside and outside. Also a 8X10 metal shed. Outside lot. woods outside. Lot is approx. 200ft deep. Lots of birds and wildlife. Also includes 1993 Playbouy Pontoon and 20ft of dock. Can be seen at Thronapplc Lk. Estates Lot 111 asking $25,000 or will consider any reasonable offer. Call 517­ 852-2099 According to Michigan State Police Del. .• Sgt. Lou Quinn, seven of the 40 stolen to police. Taken and recovered during the Nov. 18 incident were hot wheels, slippers, a Bible, scanner, clothing, mini-blinds, a circular saw. a laser detector, toys, cologne and more. Tammy Walker. 34. of Grand Rapids, was sentenced last December to nine months in jail for her role in the crime and her son is in the hands of Kent County Ju­ venile authorities where he has allegedly been deemed a juvenile delinquent. "Over the course of nine felony convic­ tions, she shouli have learned stealing other people's property is not acceptable." said Kuzava. “I wonder how many times she has told her tale of woe to other judges. She's been given plenty of opportunity to rehabilitate herself." Kuzava noted that Walker has previously received counseling, served probation, jail and even prison terms. "1 think prison for 24 to 36 months is appropriate." said Kuzava. "She could be looking at a maximum of 10 to 15 years. Prison is the only thing she doesn't want to do and she’s been crying about not want­ ing to go to prison, so I think the court ought to do that to get her attention." guns have been recovered in the hands of various individuals "Eventually, we hope to recover a few more and eventually get to the source of where they went in the first place." said Quinn. The last gun recovered was found by Kentwood Police as they attempted to ar­ rest a suspect in another case. "They recovered a .22 semi-automatic pistol when the suspect dropped it in a snowbank." said Quinn, adding that another gun. a .12 gauge deer slayer shotgun traced to the Ace Gun Shop, was also recovered recently. “It remains under investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms.” Quinn all persons found with the stolen guns are also being prosecuted. See COURT NEWS, page 17 POLICE BERT But Walker's attorney. Anthony Valen­ tine. asked that Walker be given a delayed sentenced, saying she does well when su­ pervised under the terms of probation. "This is a woman with quite a checkered past." said Valentine. "But equally as accu­ rate is that during her latest term of super­ vision. she did well under supervision. I think that’s the perfect remedy for someone in her position. That is what keeps Cjinmy Walker out of trouble." Valentine said Walker has been abused and neglected in the past and has been abused by previous boyfriends and that she is sorry and accepts responsibility for her actions. "To delay sentencing I don't think is go­ ing to benefit anybody," said Fisher. "Pun­ ishment needs to be imposed and the quicker the better." Walker offered her own remorse. "I need professional help," she said. "I’m tired. I'm getting too old to be acting like this. When I heard what the prosecutor said, it made me realize how stupid I've been.” Charges of escaping custody after her ar­ rest and of possession of marijuana were dropped in exchange for her guilty plea. • Michael Bourdo, 36, of Delton was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 37 days served oh his conviction of at­ tempting to escape a felony jail sentence. Bourdo was charged after be fled from custody while attending a Barry County Friend of the Court proceeding Dec. 30. He was serving a one-year jail sentence on convictions of being in possession of marijuana and cocaine when he fled, only to be captured minutes later by three alert citizens. His new sentence is to be served concur­ rently with his previous sentence. "I think tlie courts are familiar with Mr. Bourdo and his background with regard to drugs," said his attorney, Jim Goulooze. "This doesn't make any seme, it was a spontaneous act. I think Mike has owf&J up to his problem and is committed tv not using drugs to change his life. He does rec­ ognize there is some punishment necessary for what he did." Goulooze added that Bourdo is still a young man and is committing to changing his ways. "You’re at a point where you can go ei­ ther way," said Fisher. "You can either go to prison, or you can put drugs behind you and realize your potential. I'm not going to hold your hand and I'm not going to toler­ ate this behavior. If you want to be a bum and go to prison, keep using cocaine be­ cause that's where you're headed. There has to be some penalty for this foolish thing you did." Bourdo also was ordered to spend two years on probation, to pay $500 in fines and costs, and was given the option of do­ ing community service work in lieu of the fines and costs after his first 90 days in jail. After his first six months in jail, Bourdo will be allowed to move to a work release status providing there have been no prob­ lems. • Dallas Holland, 20. of Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty to one charge of breaking and entering the Ace Gun Shop in Freeport Nov. 2 and stealing a number of rifles, handguns and scopes in exchange for the dismissal of an identical charge stemming from a similar incident at the shop Oct. 20. He could spend a maximum of 10 years in prison on the conviction when his is sentenced March 4. Holland said he and his friends. Ryan Braman and Eric Anderson broke into the shop to steal guns to sell. "Wc pried open a wooden door in the back part of the gun shop." said Holland. "We took guns, handguns... and sold them to people we know." Holland toki Fisher he received SI.600 in exchange for the guns and used the money to pay Braman for owed rent. Anderson, facing an identical charge, has stood mute to the charge and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. He is scheduled for a preliminary examination • Jeremy Mix, 18. of Nashville was sen­ tenced to 30 days in jail with credit for one day served, two years on probation and three months on a tether after his release from jail for his convictiog of attempted larceny in a building. Mix was charged after he stole a Pana­ sonic video camera from is uncle over the Thanksgiving holiday while visiting his uncle's Assyria Township home Nov. 29. Mix then gave the camera, worth $700. to a friend who later sold the item to Sec­ ond Hand Comers in Nashville for $100. “Mr. Mix is someone I don't think you want to have over for dinner." said Kuzava. "It appears from discussions with his teachers that he has the capability to be successful, he is an 'A' student when he chooses to show up there. He needs to have a wake-up call." Mix’s attorney. Mark Doster, said Mix was expelled from school for setting fire to According io a report by ihe Ban Little of Shelbyville was westbooo ligbt and struck a car driven by Wil Little was cited for running the re Alcohol was not a factor and seat �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 11 a towel rack. "So. he was totally expelled and labeled as a good-for-nothing." said Doster, "and pul in a facility with a bunch of juvenile offenders" "I'll admit it’s a problem for a school when a student sets a fire inside a school building.” said Fisher. Mix apologized lo his family in court Thursday. "I’ve hurt a lot of people." he said. "I think this court needs to help me get cants in a vehicle and one for having alco­ hol in a state park, pk-aded no contest to both charges and both sentences are to be served concurrently He was also ordered to spend two years on probation "Since 1979. hi-, otlenses have centered around alcohol." said Kuzava. "Fortunaielv. straightened oul so I can be a positive member of society." "I can't hold your hand." said Fisher. "You're going to have lo live by the same rules as the rest of us." iie hasn't injured himselt or someone else I think Mi Lyons needs to sit in jail lor 12 months and dry oul. He needs lo be re­ moved from the community so he doesn't pose a threat. I yens admitted to being an alcoholic and ap ilogized to the court. It's a very serious situation.** said Fisi:-r "It's rather remarkable you haven't • Kim Lyons. 38. of Middleville was sentenced io nne year in jail on each of two convictions for drunk driving, third offense, and resisting and obstructing and police of­ ficer. habitual offender. Lyons, who has six prior convictions for PARKING, continued from page 14 teachers, parents walking their Head Start children lo school, or older children who can safely travel to their parents' parked cars. The new plan also returns to one way the northernmost entrance into the parking lot. The entrance was originally one way, but was changed to a two-way entrance/exit so cars wouldn't be driving on the southernmost entrance/exit located next to the school when children were entering or leaving school. The new plan makes a large one-way loop around the parking lot, with parents entering the lol. turning right onto the northernmost entry road, pulling around the west end loop to pick up their children, and will he allowed tor release to attend school and work He Hames his involvement in this on hi\ absent mindedness said Kuzava prior drunk driving, oik* for having open intoxi­ COURT NEWS, continued from page 16 exiting past the bus pickup area via the road next to the school. Evans said of the new plan that "I think we re going lo have to give it a try to see how it's going to go. I think this is going hurt yourself or someone else. !f you don't gel alcohol oul of your life, you won't have much of a life." • John Jacobs. II. 17. of Hastings, was sentenced to six months in jail wi h credit for one day served and the last four months lo work. It's a better plan than what we had." Toni Trumbull of Hastings said that "the safely factor is so much better" with the suspended if he is successful on probation for his conviction of breaking and entering a vehicle and stealing beer Dec. 17 in Hast­ ings. He was also ordered lo pay $302.89 in restitution, and $500 in fines and costs and new plan. "Before you had children coming out from (in between) parked cars. I think this plan is a lot safer." Parents have been sent a flyer containing a map detailing the new traffic plan. io sentencing Mr Jacobs was put on Holmes Youthful trainee Act Status in September ol 1998 and (his occurred three months alter th.it He's obviously killed to take this situation seriously and chose to engage in another breaking and entering " According to defense attorney Carole Jones-Dwyer, however. Jacobs' actions are a result of his immaturity. "He is scared out of hjs wits, he under­ stands what's going on and he's having a heck of a time coping with it." said Dwyer "He is anything but unconcerned." I isher. who talked with Jacobs' teacher prior lo sentencing, told him their assess­ ments of his performance "My concern is. you don't have respect for authority." said Fisher. "I talked with your counselors and principal. You clearly have ihe ability to do well Two teachers say you are a pleasure lo have in class, an­ other said you don't complete your work and two others say you are disruptive, you use profanity and you are insubordinate." Fisher o.dered Jacobs to "live by the rules I give you." adding, "for the next 60 days, you are going to be doing nothing 1999 - Page 17 hut going to jail and school." Fisher added that he plans to write a let­ ter to the school principal stating that if Jacobs causes any problems, be will not he allowed to complete the scluxil year • Sheryl Niles. 37. of Caledonia, pkaded guilty to third offense drunk driving in ex­ change lot a charge of driving on a revoked license being dismissed She was arrested alter the offense Nov 21 in Yankee Springs township She is set to be sentenced March IB • I ana Falls. 21. ot Howard Cits pleaded not guilty to violating probation by tailing to pay lines and costs It convicted, he could spend a maximum of 10 years m prison, he was released on a SI .<MM> personal recognizance bond. Falls was placed on three years probation in 1997 on a conviction of breaking and entering with intent • Ferry Vandenburg. 50. of Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty to probation viola­ tion and had fiis probation extended lo July 19. 2000 on the conviction. Vandenburg was placed on three years probation in 1995 on a conviction of utter­ ing and publishing. LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 1. 1999 - 6:30 p.m. Called to order and Pledge ol Allegiance Present Hause. Hansford. Palmer Walters Munjoy. Bedford. Edwards Oscuss»on regarding 1999 Road Projects No action taken Discussion regarding 1999 Gypsy Moth Sup­ pression Program No action *aken Discussion regarding civil fines for ordinance notations Recommend the Planning Commis­ sion address this issue as a ordinance amend­ ment Discussion on the District Library No pcikxi taken Mo’ion to adopt Resolution No 60 to approve the Internal Reorganization of Cable Michigan Motion to receive Ordnance No 69 Adjournment al 7 55 PM Respectfully submitted Robyn McKenna Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards Supervisor • 99 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD ' 99 IIRYSLER 3OOM 4 DOOR Stock #9123 Stock #9051 (2-11) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent s Estate File No 99-22533-SE Estate of JUANITA KINGSBURY aA/a JUANTIA KINGSBURY Deceased Social Social No , 380-54-4235 ; TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS four interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing writ be held on March 3. 1999 at 9 00 a m n the probate courtroom. 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Scott Thomas, were dismissed by Holman, who ruled that there was not enough evidence to show that he was aware of |he custody ar­ rangement. Debra Thomas and Scott Thomas, the fa­ ther's brother, were charged with in-state custodial interference kidnapping after the father. Robert Thomas, found no one home when he tried to pick up his 9-year-old daughter ;ind 5-year-old son Jan. 12. A week-long search for the children led the Michigan State Police investigation to Virginia, but the children were found in Hastings Jan. 21 when the couple turned themselves in at the Barry County Prosecu­ tor's office. There was apparently not enough evi­ dence to prove, however, that the couple crossed state lines. According to the father. Robert Thomas, the children say they did go to Virginia and that they were afraid. "They s.ayed at a Salvation Army and slept on cots for a few nights." said Robert Thomas, adding that the group eventually arrived at the grandmother's home in Vir­ ginia. "1 hope she (Debra) gets what she deserves.'' A former co-worker of Debra Thomas testified Friday that Debra told her prior to the alleged kidnapping that she would be going away to visit an ill grandmother. "I think she said Ohio, but I can’t tell you where for sure." said the woman, adding that Debra Thomas had returned her uniforms prior to leaving. "What was your understanding?" asked assistant prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh. "That it was the end of her employ­ ment." said the woman, also noting that she found a note from Debra stating she had been to her p'.'.ce of employment to pick up her check. "We never heard from her again and that was it." When questioned by Debn. Thomas' at­ torney. Gordon Shane McNeill, the woman testified she was not aware of Debra and Robert Thomas’ custody agreen^nt. According to Michigan State Police Trooper Charles Morden, the couple al­ legedly claim they had permission to take the children away on vacation. He added that ihe couple allegedly scld furniture prior to leaving town. According to a custodial provisions es­ tablished by Kent County Circuit Court in September of last year. Debra Thomas and Robert Thomas have the two children every two weeks alternating. Holman said. The parents can visit the children Tues­ days and Thursdays and alternating week­ ends. "The evidence was that they had aban­ doned the area because Debra couldn't be located at work or at home." said Holman in his ruling. "Robert Thomas therefore had no visitation Tuesday. Thursday or the following Tuesday. The defendant did take the children and keep them more than 24 hours... it would appear that there was in­ tent to keep and conceal the children from Robert." TRAFFIC, continued from page 2 Debra Thomas, left, was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court Friday after a preliminary examination on a charge of parental kidnapping. dren walk across the school campus. Councilman Harold Hawkins said the school traffic problem is obvious in the af­ ternoon because vehicles are backed up for quite a distance on Green Street. More drop-off sites on nearby streets may not be viable alternatives because so many of them are too narrow to handle parking and traffic flow at the same time. Sarver noted that "the problems is twice as bad in the afternoon." The superintendent was asked if the schools would consider busing all children. Schoessel replied that Hastings already buses about two-thirds of its student popu­ lation and increasing the figure to nearly 100 percent "would create a substantial problem for us" in logistics and eco­ nomics. Middleville officer charged with assault Middleville police officer Scot Landon Barton was arraigned late last month in Cascade District Court on a charge of first offense domestic violence against his wife. Barton's arraignment came after an al­ leged incident with his wife. Heather, in their Caledonia home Jan. 10. She did not require medical attention in connection with the alleged incident, however. Barton. 30, who has been a policeman in Middleville for three years, was released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond. The Cascade District Court set a pre-trial con­ ference for Tuesday, Feb. 23. If convicted of this misdemeanor charge, his maximum sentence would be 93 days in jail and/or a $500 fine. According to Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker, a conviction could likely end Barton's law enforcement career since federal law then would prohibit him from carrying a gun. Barton, who is free on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond, remains on active duty while the charge is pending. COFFEE, continued from page 5 scheo.'led for Saturday. March 20, at the MidVilL Inn. invitations have been sent to people whe own 100 acres and more, but the public is welcome to attend The cost is $17.50 which includes conti­ nental breakfast and dinner. 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NO. 7 News Briefs: by Shelly Suker Staff Writer An ordinance proposed by Rutland t ownship officials to require screening, se­ curity. and other specific regulations on 800 feet of the proposed. 5.5.mile Paul The Grand Canyon, kng regarded as one rf UK most beautiful and mysteri­ ous places on ear'll, will be the topic of the next Kiwanu "World Travel Se­ ries" films, which will be shown al 7 pan. Friday at the Hastings High School lecture hall. The site has been changed from the usual Central Auditorium location be­ cause the high school will be rehears­ ing for and presenting its annual musi­ cal production at Central. Dale Johnson will be on hand Friday night at the high school lecture hall k> narrate bis travelogue. The film includes the history of die Grand Canyon, from die ancient ruins of the Anasasi tribe to Major Powell's I860 expedition down the Colorado River. Tickets for Friday evening's travel film presentation will be available at the door or from any member of iha HuMHt- Ki «anis Club. As usuaL there will be musical entertainment at the organ before the show and during intermission. Lenten lunch series to start The Hastings Area Ministerial .As­ sociation will sponsor the annual Lenten Luncheons at the First United Methodist Church. 209 West Green St, beginning Thursday. Feb. 18, at Henry recreational trail was tabled last week, pending further legal advice The proposed ordinance, which also seeks to prohibit such a trad within 50 feet of residences, was published Feb. 4 after die board met at a special meeting Feb. 1 to approve the wording. It was the first time members of the Trail Association had seen the proposed ordinance, they told the hoard at its regular meeting Wednesday. "I think tl.is ordinance is shocking." said Dorotha Cooper of Hastings, prior to the hoard's vote. "I was absolutely shocked when 1 read it and no one had a chance to come to the meeting and respond to it. I'm appalled al die altitude of this township board." The board voted unanimously last sum­ mer to draft lire ordinance to regulate the trail after Barry County District Judge Gary Holman ruled that local zoning laws don't apply to railways, thereby clearing the way for the "rails to trails’ effort to run through Rutland T ownship " Fbey'ie saying we nave no jurisdiction on rails to trails." said Township Supervi­ sor Robert Edwards after the ruling last summer. Tire ordinance, said Edwards, was the recommendation of Township Attorney Lynda Thomsen, who had also recom­ mended an appeal of Hobnaris ruling. The board chose to only draft the pro­ posed ordinance, which trail proponents say violates the judgment because it is a zon- ‘Cinderelfa’ to be presented Feb. 25, 26 & 27 The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical version of the fairy tale "Cinderella" will be presented by Hastings High School students Feb. 25. 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. al Central Auditorium. An afternoon matinee will be performed for elementary students and their parents Friday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 2:20 p.m. Tickets are available from cast members, all school offices. Boomtown. Bosley's Pharmacy, and Felpausch Food Center. They are $6 in advance and $7 at the door for adults and $5 in advance and $6 at the door for students and senior Land use planning key to M-37 future by Elaine Gilbert event will conclude by I pjn. The theme for this yeart worship Assistant Editor A key method of laming the traffic prob­ lem on the M-37 corridor through Barry County may be unlocked through future services is the Lord's Prayer. The speaker for the first service on Feb. 18 will be the Rev. Doug Re­ ichenbach, pastor of Hope Church of the Brethren, who will speak on “Our Father, who an in heaven, hallowed be zoning and land use plans. "Make no mistake, land use drives trans­ portation," a Michigan Department of Transportation official told a group of area thy name." There is no cost for the luncheon, but a free-will offering will be re­ ceived. Nursery' care will be provided government and community leaders last week "Twenty-eighth Street (in the Grand Rapids area) would not have the problems that it has if it had not been zoned com­ mercial the entire length," said David E. Wresinski. manager of MDOTs project planning section. Bureau of Transportation Planning. The public, government officials and others, under the direction of County De­ velopment Committee Chairman Robert the church at 945-9574. ‘Grief Recovery* will be offered Barry Community Hospice, a divi­ sion of Good Samanun Hospice Care, will offer “Grief Recovery," a fivc- Wenger, soon will be taking a serious look at how to design the county's future growth while keeping the quality of life at a max­ wcck program for any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. imum. A public meeting in the county to dis­ cuss the implications and possible solu­ tions for traffic growth on M-37 is ex­ “Grief Recovery" combines learn­ ing about the process of grief with the opportunity to discuss feelings of grief pected to be set soon and written comments to County Administrator Michael Brown in a safe and open environment. This program will be held al the Barry Community Hospice office, 450 Mcad-w Run. Hastings, for five con­ secutive Thursday evenings, beginning March 11 and running through April 8. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This program is arc welcome from people wIki cannot at­ tend. ITiat was one of the results of last week's meeting to discuss Barry County's needs pertaining to M-37. which cuts through the county from Grand Rapids to Battle Creek • limited to 20 persons, so preregistra­ tion is required. Barry Community Hospice, an affil­ iate of the United Way. offers Grief Another goal was to foster a cooperative ef­ fort between the counties of Barry, Kent and Calhoun and the Michigan Department of Transportation to seek improvements to Recovery as a community service. There is no charge for the program. Persons wishing to register or to re­ ceive more information should call the Barry Community Hospice Bereave­ ment Department at (616) 748-8452 or (800) 254-5939. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 citizens. Matinee tickets are $1 for each student and $3 for accompanying parents, and can be purchased in the Central Elementary office. Pictured above are seniors participating in the musical, including (back, from left) Levi Solmes. Becky Carr, Karen Herbstreith. Kari Gregory. Destiny Seeber. Kyla Psalmonds. (front row. from left) Zach Woodley. Erin Englehart. Katharina Hinz. Tara Stockham, Josh Warren, and Kate Fields. Not pictured: Adam Furrow. Jeremiah Johnson. Katie Miller. Mike Swainston. . See RUTLAND, page 2 noon. For six consecutive Thursdays, the United Methodist Women will serve lunch in the church dining hall at noon, followed by a worship service in the sanctuary at 12:30. The entire call PRICE 50* Rutland tables trail ordinance 'Grand Canyon* next travel film during the worship service. For more information, r I Ik* stale trunkline. Already. Mike Michalski, president of Jumping rope raises funds Northeastern third grader Chelsea Siska put some distance between herself and the floor dunng Jump Rope for Heart fund raising activities at Star Elementary last Friday Area elementary schools raised money for the American Heart Association via the event, and also raised awareness of the need for good physical fitness to combat heart disease For story and photos, see inside MCS & Associates of Norton Shores, has been hired lor $20,(XX) to perform a needs analysis study for M-37. Funding for the study was secured by Jim Hettinger of Bat­ tle ('reck Unlimited. Birgit Klohs of the Kent County Right Place Program, and Oegg Zanotti of the Battle Creek Depart­ ment of Public Works. Don Drummond of the Barry County Futuring Committee said Barry needs "to get our act together" to interface its input with the needs analysis study. Originally, Michalski had planned to wrap up the study in April but now he prefers not to set a time limit in order to "get the best input" and "desired outcome." "There are no preconceived notions as to what the best solutions or what any solu­ tions might be for what to do with the M­ 37 corridor," Michalski said. He will be looking at some of the major developments in the area such as growth at the Kent County Airport and the VanAndcl Biomed­ ical Institute. He noted dial the drive from 28th Street to Caledonia used to be a "nice pristine drive" 10 years ago. "That has all changed. That’s impacted your county and will have an even greater impact in the future." lie said. Average daily traffic, according to 1996 figures, is 11.000-13,000 vehicles in the Caledonia area and 11,600-16.000 in the Hastings area. The study will try to pull all interested parties together and come up will) recom­ mended solutions for MDOT and the State Legislature while nurturing job creation and trying to preserve integrity of Barry County and surrounding communities. Michalski said. "The economic future of West Michigan and this corridor is tied directly to tlie de­ gree of cooperation we can generate and try to look for solutions for problems and is­ sues as they are identified," lie said. Wresinski commented that MDOT ap­ preciates "the proactivencss. quite frankly, of this group." Drummond said he was concerned about how Michalski wxs going to gather opin­ ions in Barry County. Michalski said one source of input will be from the "Our l^nd. Our Ultimate Re­ source Conference." which will be held March 20 in Middlevi'le by the Barry ('ounty Farm Bureau. Michigan State Uni­ versity Cooperative Extension and the Barry County Futuring Committee. He also said Ik* may need another three to four See M-37, continued on page 17 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 18 1999 News Briefs: 'Otis Crummy* starts Feb. 19 "Curse You. Otis ('rummy" has al­ ready sold out its Saturday. Feb. 27. perfomuutce and dinner at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Co-director ClieryI Cravao encour­ ages theater lovers in the area to call with reservations as soon as possible. This year, for tlie first time, the Adrounie House Bed and Breakfast in Hastings is offering a romantic evening getaway, which includes tick­ ets to the Feb. 19. 20 or 26 perfor­ mance. Reservations for the dinner theater performances are available by calling The Middle Villa Inn at 795-3640 or 1-800-845-5269 For information about the romantic getaway at the Adrounie I louse B &. B. call 945-0678 or 1-800-927-8505 Symphony event geared to family The Grand Rapids Sympliony's ap­ pearance in Hastings at 3 p.m Sunday afternoon, Feb. 28. is intended to be fix the whole family. All young people ages 18 and under, and those under 12 who are accompa­ nied by an adult, will be admitted free of charge to the hour-long concert The GRSO is expected to perform the Rossini overture to "The Barber of Seville." Poems from Prokofiev's "Summer Day." Ravel's "lx Tonbeau de Couperin" and the first movement lallcgro vivace) of Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 "Italian." Also featured will be soloist David Hall on marimba in Rosauro's Marimba Concerto An "afterglow" wine and cheese last­ ing party also is planned at Jonny Cannon's Restaurant after the concert. Cost is $20 per person, ('all 945-0100 for reservations. The concert is sponsored by the Thomapplc Ans Council of Barry ('ounty. Cost for adults to attend die concert will be $12 per person. $10 for’ senior citizens. • Thornapple Wind band concert set The Thomapplc Wind Band will be­ gin rehearsals tonight for its concert planned for March 12. The rehearsals will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 18 and 25 and March 4 and 11, at die Lakewood High School band room. The adult band includes members from as far away as Rockford, but they come mainly from the Thornapple River area which is die reason for die name The band will perform Saturday. March 6. at die Red Cedar Festival of Community bands. Its concert will be at 7:30 p.m. March 12 in Lake Odessa. Band directors arc Joe ladoyc of I tastings and Dave Macqucen of I.akewood. All instrumentalists are welcome to join, but clarinet and percussion play­ ers particularly are needed. For more information about joining die musical group, call Kim Domke at 945-9181. or call the directors. LaJoye at 945-9766 and Macqucen al 374­ 3037. 'Stay in a Box* is Feb. 19-20 Tlie 14di annual "Walk for Warmth" is scheduled for 8:30 a m. Saturday. Feb. 27. al the Free Methodist Church on East State Road, across from Tom’s Market in Hastings Jim McMellen also plans to have his sixth annual "Stay in a Box" overnight outdoor sleepover this week­ end (Feb 19 and 20) to call attention to the horrors of sleeping outdoors in the winter Nine core volunteers al­ ready have agreed to lake part 'Die goaf for this year's fund-raising walk is $15,000 Last year the walkers collected SI3.251 in pledges Walkers will have a choice of a onemile or three-mile route I'he money raised goes to help low income, elderly and disabled Barry County families with their winter healing bills lhe program is adminis­ tered through the Community Action Agency of Soudi Central Michigan Those who would like to lake part in walking and taking pledges, stop in al the local CAA office al 450 Meadow Run I Hive or call 948-4260 Chamber plans free breakfast Die Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Member­ ship Committee personnel will liave a free breakfast 1 riday morning (Feb. 19) and a chance Io visit chamber members at their places of business. lhe complimentary breakfast will be al 8 a m Friday. Volunteers will choose lhe names of 10 of more chamber member companies diey wish to visit dial day to deliver the 1999 membership curds and thank them for their memberships in the dumber. Volunteers will start their visits at 9 a m. and are expected to be done by noon. Coffee house concert slated lhe second annual coffee house con­ cert. featuring the Delton Kellogg hand program, will be presented at 7 p.m. Ihursday. Feb 25. in lhe high sdiool auditorium Admission is $2. which includes beverages and snacks Special guests for die program will be tlie Western Michigan University Jazz Quintet. Proceeds from the concert will be used to pay for hand activities. Home buyers* seminar slated A seminar for first-time home buy­ ers will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ihursday. Feb. 25. at the MainStreet Savings Bank building at 629 W. Stale St.. Hastings. Those who attend can learn about appraisals, mortgages, title insurance and the ins and outs of buying a home. The program is being lundled by real estate professionals at Coldwcll Banka Classic Realty. Space is limited, so it is wise to call ahead (945-2488) by Wednesday. Feb. 24. to reserve a seal. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet al 7:30 Ihursday, Feb. 18. al the Hastings City Hall council chambers on die second floor. The Rev. Steve Reid, director of Love Inc. of Barry County, will be the guest speaker. He will talk about die history of Love Inc. 'lhe program will be broadcast live on Hastings Public Access Channel 2. March 13 auction to benefit shelter lhe Hastings chapter of the Jaycecs will sponsor an auction to benefit lhe drive for a new animal sh:lter Satur­ day. March 13. in an outdoor heated tent al lhe Barry Expo Center show arena on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville. The auction will gel under way at 10 a m. that day and run until all items liave been sold. Dee Lowell, one of lhe organizers, said there will be some big ticket items such as vehicles and an antique piano. Auctioneers who have already volunteered their services in­ clude Jim Lumbert, Terry Armour, Kendall Tobias and "Hoot" Gibson. Anyone who would like to donate items dial can be auctioned may call Uiwcll at 948-37(M. 'Cinderella* set for Feb. 25-27 lhe Rodgers and Hammerslcin mu­ sical adaptation of the children's fairy tale "Cinderella" will be presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Feb. 25. 26 and 27. at lhe Central School Auditorium. A special matinee performance will be offered Friday. Feb. 26. to accom­ modate children wlio want to sec die Hastings High School Music Depart­ ment's production. The other two per­ formances will be held during the evening Katie Allerding will take the title role and Jason Bailey and Zac Woodley will share die role of the prince, lhe king and queen will be played by Josh Warren and Karen llerbstreidi Lindsey Karas will be die wicked stepmodier and Margaret Schinner and Toni Myers will portray Cinderella's two stepsis­ ters. Naomi Nicholson will be lhe fairy godmother (hirer featured roles will be taken by Jeremiah Johnson. Josh Alderson. Mail Schultz. Adam Furrow and Kari Gregory there also will be a supporting cast of 32 RUTLAND. from front page-----mg ordinance m content. " this ordinance, which was passed al a special meeting witlioui notice to die prop­ erty owners involved, is tlie last straw as far as I am concerned." said Trail Associa­ tion member Roger Vilmont. Vilmont went on to claim that, though it is true the (railway is governed by die same local ordinances as the rest of the township, a township may not create a higher standard for other (ownship proper­ ties. "The proposed ordinance seeks to create a spot zone with its own sei of ordinances," lie said. "This is clearly illegal on its face." According to Edwards, however, lhe board is legally allowed to adopt ordinances lo regulate art is such as public parks and dial despite the claims to the contrary, lhe trailway is not part of the statewide system of trails governed by slate laws. Though the board did not reveal wliat kind of legal information it was seeking when it tabled die ordinance, the action ap­ parently was in response to a Icngdiy later from Frederick R. Fleischmann of (Caledo­ nia. challenging nearly every regulation die proposed ordinance would address The Idler was forwarded lo Thomsen, who had not yel responded prior lo lhe mcaing. said c’.crk Robyn McKenna "Il’s not proper lo vote on it when you don't have all the information." said Ed­ wards to the board. "1 want you to be fully informed." In other business al lhe meeting, lhe board voted unanimously, after extensive discussion widi Barry Conservation Dis­ trict Gypsy Moth Suppression Coordina­ tor, Casey Harris, to approve the 1999 spray contract with the county. The vole followed a show of hands of Rudand residents in die audience revealing 100 percent support for the spray program. During discussion prior lo die vole. Ed­ wards announced die board was considering to instead use lhe services of Allegan County company. Praxis, which claims it uses a natural predator. "They do it two times a year at consider­ ably less cost," which is about $2 lo $3 per acre, said Edwards. "I know there arc politics involved in spraying versus Praxis, but Allegan has had success with iL" But according to Harris, a species of wasp which is a natural gypsy modi egg mass predator already exists in Barry County and residents benefit from it at no cost. "They were released in Michigan 10 years ago for die gypsy modi." said Harris ’They're in every tree for free and wc haven't sqm 9 in high members until now." ' ' Harris said lhe wasps ingest an average of 30 percent of lhe egg masses, which av­ erage 1.500 eggs each, and dial the wasps are already at work. "They're reaching their peak effectiveness right now," said Harris. Two other natural opponents of the moths, said Harris, are a virus similar lo the flu in humans which runs rampant in high numbers of caterpillars and a spore that attacks moths after they come into contact widi lhe spores. I'he aim of the spray program, said Har­ ris. to keep tree defoliation by die modis at a minimum. "Wc had one area in Thornapple Town­ ship last year where the defoliation was 10 percent," she said. "Our goal is to get it be­ low 40 percent so that's excellent. You can almost bank on 10 percent, which is not hurting the tree." Die odier goal, she said, is to relieve the homeowner's stress caused by massive amounts of caterpillar droppings on homes, decks, pools, cars, etc. Stic added that residents who are not in spray blocks this year likely don’t meet Michigan Department of Agriculture re­ quirements. "The homes have to be .10 mile of each oilier." she said. "There arc a lot of re­ quirements. We have people on Norris Road that we can't spray because the homes are so scattered dial it excludes from being sprayed." According lo Harris, 90 acres were sprayed in Rutland Township last year, which amounted to two "spray blocks,” while the plan for 1999 is lo spray 1.500 acres in 13 blocks. ('.Minty wide, Harris said lhe program will be based on the number of requests for die spray. So far, she has received 2,500 requests to spray 1 total of 16,000 acres in seven townships. Of those callers, 500 were from Rudand Township, she said. "If 90 percent of die residents in your spray block request the program, wc will spray." she said. "And, yes. wc do liave to worry about that other 10 percent." Many residents, said Harris, opted out of the program last year due lo lack of infor­ mation on the cosi and worry about the safety of the BT spray. To alleviate misunderstandings this year, Harris is sending letters lo residents start­ ing Feb. 22. and will hold a public infor­ mation meeting at the Rutland Township Hall March 18 at 7 p.m. She also plans to contact those who ob­ ject lo being sprayed lo answer their ques­ tions Those who still object, however, will not be sprayed and a buffer around their properties will be observed by die low-fly­ ing aircraft, which conducts the spray pro­ gram " Illis is a volunteer spray program." site sard. "Il's a public service It’s the law. we have to have the permission of the person Paul Henry Trail Association President Mike Gormely talks to the Rutland Township Board about an ordinance proposed to regulate the 800-feet of the trail in Rutland Township. who Is being sprayed." A cost share program widi lhe slate, said Harris, qualifies Rutland lo be reimbursed for 50 percent of the cost and dial it should cost about $7.25 or less per acre. "If 50 percent opt out. the price goes up but if lhe maximum participate, the cost slays down." said Harris. Barry County Commissioner Sandy aging to our environment" she said. "I got so many calls from people who were using things we don’t approve." Algonquin I^ke Association President Pat Sharp advised the board diat his mem­ bers arc in favor of the spray program. "We’ve done die cones, we've done the dish soap." he said "You name it, we've tried il. We feel this lady is trying to edu­ James said residents forced to deal with cate people as best she can and we arc in favor of the spray because it needs 10 be done." Resident Gary Rogers said the spray was a "godsend" Iasi year massive amounts of gypsy moth caterpillar droppings last year began using what she called "witches brew’ to solve lhe problem. " They started using things dial arc dam­ Barry YMCA may join Frank Lloyd Wright Charlton Park project by Mary Warner Staff Writer A proposed Frank Lloyd Wright conference/living center at Charlton Park could include overnight camping facilities for lhe Barry County YMCA program, according to Dave Storms, YMCA executive direaor. Tlie YMCA facilities would be comple­ mentary to die conference center. Storms said, but would be placed in a location sep­ arate from die main center. Storms said members of a committee studying lhe feasibility of building lhe conference/living center rccendy approached the YMCA Board of Directors and asked if members would consider joining forces with the Wright committee to build lhe conference center The suggestion was made at a crucial time in the YMCA board's long-range planning. Storms said. The board was con­ sidering a large-scale renovation of Camp Algonquin which included expanding it and making il a year-round facility. The board had gotten lo lhe stage o! being ready to hire a camp planner to produce a prelimi­ nary plan and conic up with a proposed cost for lhe expansion project. Storms said. But after the Wright committee ap­ proached the board. Storms said, it "liioughi if this project comes together it could be a win-win project for the commu­ nity and YMCA." One of the important pluses of joining forces with the Wright projee*. Storms said, is that "rather than having two differ­ ent groups fund-raising for the same basic project, we would be collaborating. Il’s the best use of financial resources to collabo­ rate rather dian do it separately." Storms said a benefit to having the Y camp at Charlton Park is that there is more acreage lo use for such things as hiking than there is at Camp Algonquin, where (he Y's present overnight resident camping program is held. There arc 330 acres at Charlton Park, compared to 50 acres al Camp Algonquin. Another advantage is that the Y would only lease the camping facility dial would be built, rather than purchase it. and would not have to rent lhe facility during limes when tlie Y wasn't using it. Also. Storms said, campers unlay are demanding a different type of facility than they did in forma years. "Consumers now want maybe less rustic." lie said, particu­ larly adults using a renovated Camp Algo­ nquin for off-season leadership training, outdoor education activities, or otha pro­ grams. The present facilities at Camp Al­ gonquin do noi lend themselves well lo adult activities. Storms said. lire sleeping arranganenis arc not con­ ducive to overnight slays by adults, he said, and the bathrooms and bathhouses need updating if they are to be used by adults. Camp buildings arc 55 years old. and while they liave been well-maintained and have "met lhe mission of Y camping." he said, a new camp al Charlton Park would meet more of tlie requirements of expanded YMCA programming being planned fix tlie future in Barry County, he said. II overnight camping facilities arc moved to ('liarlton Park. Storms said, day camp­ ing and special programming may still be offered al Camp Algonquin. ’I’he YMCA board has given tlie Wright project committee eight months to bring lhe confaencc center project to a point where it is "no longer a dream, but a real­ ity." In a letter to the project committee, the Y board said it is willing to "review the project's facility plans, make recommenda­ tions on die needs of die construction of a resident, day and leadership camp on the proposed site, and work on die develop­ ment of a policy dial would ensure that die YMCA interests in providing resident day and leadership camps to lhe residents of Barry County would be ma." The board members asked that monthly reports be made to them on the progress of lhe Wright project. At die end of the eight months, die board said in the letter, the Wright committee would have to provide to them a specific proposal on the facilities dial would be constructed for the YMCA camp, the proposed cost of constructing lhe camp, a description of ho-' lhe project would be managed, an oudine of lhe role die YMCA would have in the operation of the camp, a statement of the rental cost of the YMCA facilities, a long-term rental agreement, agreements that lhe project is approved with all project units (Barry County. Charlton Park Foundation, and local units), and confirmed methods of securing capital dollars for the project. "At the end of eight months," the tetter said, "the YMCA and the Hastings Youth Council will analyze the data presented by tlie project leadership and make a determi­ nation on whether the YMCA should mage its long-range cainp plan wiih lhe Frank Lloyd Wright project or continue to renovate and expand lhe camping facilitie at YMCA ('amp Algonquin." Storms said die Y board's Camp Algo­ nquin committee began looking at the camp 18 months ago lo determine what should be done with it. Some options were lo make minor improvements, expand it and make i: a year-round facility, or mage it with Camp Manitou-Lin, located in Yankee Springs Township (the latter proved unfeasible, he said.) "Wc even explored die possibility of selling it." Storms said of the camp, with board members asking themselves the ques­ tion. "Should we even be in the camping business?" However, he said, in a survey taken this past September, "over 77 percent of the folks said camping should be part of the Barry County YMCA’s mission." Storms said if die Wright project was to "come about lhe way it was presented lo tlie Y. it could be a very positive thing for tlie community, tourist-wise, YMCA-wise, and ('liarlton Park-wise." Tlie mam concern of the Y board was dun the Y facilities not be placed with lhe conference/living center, which would be primarily used fix adult seminars, retreats, workshops and educational presentations "We’ve been assured they can develop a rcsidentud camp and a (conference center) in separate locations." Storms said Storms stressed dun "I don’t want people to think we're not going to be in die resi­ dent camp business. If die Frank Lloyd Wright project becomes a reality, resident (Y) camping will be al Chariton Park. Wc will not do this unless it is a plus for our camping population and lhe community." Jim Brown, who is spearheading die ef- See YMCA, continued on page 17 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 18 1999 - Page 3 Banfield Church closes, merges with the new Country Chapel Gathered in front of the Banfield United Methodist Church, members and friends silently wait for Leo Frey to descend the stairs after locking the building. Some of the group carried out pew Bibles, a painting of the church, flags and other items that were taken to their new church home. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Tlie closing of the historic Banfield United Methodist Church and its merger widi Country Chapel United Methodist has been described as being similar to the birthing process - a mixture of joy and pain. Those were the words Sunday of the Rev. John W. Ellinger, a United Methodist district superintendent, who assisted lhe church's pastor, the Rev. DeAnn J. Dobbs, day," reflected one of the teenage members, Sarah Kirkestue. is the day that the I^rd has made." Outdoors, next to the Country Chapel Some grieved as they watched members church entrance, a band was playing "Great is Thy Faithfulness." And more smiling, in the official closing of the Banfield Church building. About 50 people gathered for the church's last service. The reason the Banfield congregation survived as a community of believers since 1841 is because their focus was on Christ. members and friends to get into their vehi­ cles and drive 6.4 miles in a procession to Dobbs said as she reminded lhe gathering that "Christ goes where we go." "Just as our forebears were active in pur­ suing this dream (for the Banfield church), so must wc be active in pursuing lhe dream and the plans dial God has for us. Some­ times that pursuit leads lo pain. Some­ times decisions arc made that hurt." she said , "And. my friends, one Ihing to rcmem,ber. by merging, by creating a new congre­ gation, you don't lose your history. It will be forever..." Even though members had voted unani, mousiy in favor of the merger, many eyes ‘ were filled with tears about 10:30 a.m. on Valentine's Day. Thai's when lhe church bell began to toll and the congregation 'silently left the liny Banfield building where their babies had been baptized, ‘ young people liad exchanged wedding vows t and funeral services had been held for loved ones. "I had wanted to get married there some­ carry out the gleaming gold altar cross, the burning Christ candle and tlie Christian and American flags which were lo be trans­ ported to tlicir new church home. Member Leo Frey, who joined the church in 1937, locked lhe white double doors, closing the final chapter of the church's 157-year history. That was the signal for Banfield Church “A beacon in the community, reaching out to share the Gospel through the support, service, glory of God and love of all people.” - Vision statement of the new Country Chapel their new church home, a new Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowl­ ing Along tlie route were signs with Scrip­ ture messages, reminding tlie Banfield folks that in Christ, they are new creations. "Everything old has passed away," one of tlie signs said. Nostalgic emotions of lhe morning were warm faces were waiting inside to welcome (he Banfield delegation. I'he two congregations were now blended into one. A new Country Chapel United Methodist Church, established Feb. 14, 1999, was bom. They immediately held their First worship service, celebrated com­ munion together and enjoyed a potluck dinner and aftermMxi concert. In the litany of merger, they thanked God for his past blessings and asked for His Leo Frey, who was baptized at the Banfield Church in 1937, locks the buildings double doors, closing the final chapter of the church’s 157-year history guidance in the future "We praise you for the joy and lhe laugh­ ter and the love that young and old have had through years past." said member Sue Lentz. "And we know that in the years ahead wc will feel and experience that same love and joy as we become a new church in your name." said member Chris Holley. "Lord, wc praise your love." the congre­ gation said in unison. The two churches Jan. 17 voted unani­ mously in separate balloting to merge and retain die name of Country Chapel for the new congregation. Both had been served by lhe same pastor, the Rev. DeAnn J. Dobbs, who continues lo serve the new church. Serious consideration of a merger began last October after Banfield didn't have beginning to shift into a more festive mood in Dowling. With a siring of balloons flapping in die breeze, a group of Country Chape! mem­ bers gathered al the church's M-37 driveway to welcome and wave to lhe Banfield folks enough members lo fill vacant church posi­ tions, including the posts of treasurer, receding secretary. Finance chairperson and llicy arrived at their new church. They also greeted lhe Ban fie Id caravan with a banner emblazoned with lhe words: "This said in a recent interview. Average weekly attendance had been about 14, including non-members. The oldest living member who is still on the church roll is Arletha Bird who lives in Battle Creek and isn't trustee diairperson. Only about 6 of tlie 14 members of the Ban Field Church had been active, Dobbs active anymore. "I know some people think it's about Fi­ nances. but it's not," Dobbs has said about the closing. " They were Financially set for years to come. It was all to do with manpower ;u>d what would be the best way to be faithful to tlie founding fathers." The Banfield congregation formed in 1841 when three people met lo worship in a log cabin home, lhe Banfield Church Arriving at the new Country Chapel from Banfield are (from left) Jerry Lentz. ’ Shannon Kirkestue and Sarah Kirkestue. Sarah carried Banfield’s cross out of the church and into the sanctuary in Dowling. Shannon transported the burning Christ candle from Banfield and Jerry carried it into Country Chapel's sanctuary. The two congregations officially blended into one during a "Merger Sunday" service at the new Country Chapel building was constructed in 1867 on Ban­ field Road, 3.6 miles south of Pifcr Road in Southeast Barry County. No decision lias been made about the fu­ ture of the Banfield building, Dobbs has The Rev. John W. EIHnger, Lansing district superintendent, helped preside over the closing of the Banfield United Methodist Church Sunday and read a declaration of deconsecration of the building. Seated at left is the church's pastor. The Rev. DeAnn J. Dobbs, wtio continues to serve the new congregation. said. Merging is nothing new to Country Chapel, which is a product of a 1974 merger when the United Methodist churches of Dowling. South Maple Grove something I expected when I came here," Dobbs said recently. "It’s been a very won­ derful <»pportunily to sec how churches can come from two different points and come together. Not many pastors get to sec that We all serve the same Lord, so it’s really nice dial churches can come together," she there as well as his parents. Lola and Fred said. For Leo Frey, Banfield United Methodist Church holds a lot of memories. His grandmother. Cora Winters, was a member Organizers of "Merger Sunday" did a "great job" of planning activities to blend and Briggs joined together as one congrega­ tion Before tlie merger wiiii Banfield, Country Chapel had 103 members plus "a large constituency." "This (merger with Banfield) is not Upon arrival at the new Country Chapel church in Dowling. the Btnfield folks were greeted with waves, balloons and a Frey. Pictures of Ixo attending Vacation Bible School al the age of about seven arc still in die Banfield Church building, where he was baptized 62 years ago. His two daughters also were married there. See CHURCH, page 15 banner proclaiming: ‘This is the Day That the Lord Has Made." �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 18. 1999 The Coldwater Column By Dick Smith, President Coldwater River Watershed Council It is surprising how many aquatic insects there are m a healthy stream. A square foot sample from the bottom of the stream can produce a thousand or more. The wellknown trout foods, lhe mayflies, stoneflies and caddisflies, exist in many streams that do not hold trout. There is really very little real difference between a good trout stream like the Cold­ water River, and a good small mouth bass stream, like the Thomapplc River. A good trout stream will be about 30 percent still water. A good trout stream needs at least 10 ppm of dissolved oxygen, while most of the species in a smallmouth stream need no more than 8 ppm of dissolved oxygen. The temperature of a good trout stream will only rarely go above 70 degrees in the sum­ mer. Smallmouth streams can occasionally get above 75 degrees without ill effects. Wc think of trout streams as the cleanest and purest class of streams, and they gener ally are. But a good smallmouth stream is generally much richer in life forms than a trout stream. Smallmouth streams normally contain more different species of plants, fish, and invertebrates. In either type of stream, finding a wide diversity of species from the three orders of insects that are thought of as trout food gen­ erally indicates not only that the stream is healthy, but that lhe whole ecosystem is healthy, because mayflies, stoneflies and caddisflies are the mice and rabbits of rivers. They are generally defenseless, and they arc the means by which energy is transferred from the world of the plants they eat, to the world of the vertebrates that eat them. Much can be learned about a stream by studying its insects, and since a great deal is known about mayflies, stoneflies and cad­ disflies, those insects arc often used for bio­ monitoring. The studies that use those in­ sects are commonly referred to as EPT studies, for the first three letters of their sci­ entific names - Ephemoroptera, Plecoptera and Tricoptera. Stoneflies are associated with clean, cold water and they do not do well in streams that have warm summer temperatures. A lack of stoneflies in a stream is a good indi­ cation that the stream gets too warm to sup- Quality Printing ••• depends on experience & equipment. Let Us QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! J-Ad Graphics, Inc Ask For: Bill Love, Steve Steward or Jennifer Jacobs HastingsBaNNER Drvoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ovtuon of J-Ad Graphics inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616)945-9554 John Jacobs PrssKJent Frederic Jacobs Vic® Prosideni Treasurer Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Suiser Heien Mudry Mary Warner Patricia Johns James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Classified ads accepted Monday tnrougn Fr<jay 8amto530pm. Saturday * 30 a m ■ Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Cindy O Neill Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County S27 per year tn adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO BoxB Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 port cold water species of fish, such as trout. Or too warm to hold enough dis­ solved oxygen to support anv game fish at all The common winter stoncflies. the ones that crawl out on the snow to mate on nice winter days.are so well adapted to coldwa­ ter that they live happily, and grow well, in near freezing water throughout the winter. They generally feed heavily on the autumn leaf fall that gets into streams. After their eggs hatch in the spring, the young larvae grow a little and then enter a state of semi­ hibernation through the warm summer months before they begin to grow again in the fall. Mayflies arc probably the oldest existing order of aquatic insects and they have adapted to warm water much better than stoneflies. Some families of mayflies, such asTricorythidae. have developed gill covers to protect their sensitive gills from silt and sediments. They can colonize slow moving, silty streams, and they arc very tolerant of pollution. But families like Heptageniidac and Ephemeral I idac are very' sensitive to - environmental conditions, particularly pol­ lution, and their presence or absence arc good indicators of the condition of a stream. All three orders are sensitive to pollution, but caddisflies arc considered to be intoler­ ant of it. The respiratory systems of aquatic insects are particularly sensitive to pollu­ tion because their gills actively absorb toxic chemicals as well as oxygen. Most studies on the effects of toxics on aquatic insects have been conducted in laboratories, and not many field studies have been done, but those studies show that chlorinated efflu- entsa or just chlorine in the water will cause deferred gills in caddisflies. Some toxics in the stream will cause abnormal behavior, as well as physical deformities, and finding those toxics in aquatic insects is a good in­ dication that they will spread throughout the food chain, and not just remain harm­ lessly in the sediments. If you would like to learn more about the Coldwater River and it¥ watershed contact council at 765-3165 (evenings). We look forward to hearing from you. LETTERS from our readers So now the lying lawyer is free To the editor: At last, the lying lawyer is free, to again make trouble, for anyone who could make things difficult for his conscience. With the help of Republican branch of the Democrat party, we arc assured that sleazy crime and corruption will continue, in other words, the Media Party wins anoth­ er election. The media is governing this country, and wc only get to “vote" for them through misleading "polls.” Some things that were not considered during the recent fiasco were the part Betty Currie played, Ka.hlecn Willey and Nathan Landow. • From where wc dull-witted and foolish citizens stand, the Democrat party is cor­ rupt and crooked from top to bottom. Is the ‘Golden Rule’ followed? To the editor: I have been working in customer service most of my life and have consistently tried to give the customer the kind of service I would like to receive. It is “The Golden Rule.” , I wonder if those who work in the health care profession, especially with the elderly, can go home with a clear conscience and sense of accomplishment. That they have indeed served their patients to the best of their ability each day? Each patient is someone’s mother, father or child. God bless those of you who care. Dawn I. Gibson. Hastings Let shelter committee do job Dear fir: Just a few words on the animal shelter from an 86-year-old woman. I have been so disappointed about the articles I have read in the Banner about get­ ting a new shelter. For years it has been public knowledge that there has been money saved for a new shelter that had to be built someday. Where is it? Land has been given for a new shelter that is badly needed. You have, a good animal shelter commit­ tee. Let them do their job. Cats and^d.-y do not cause all the prob­ lems - it’s tbe^clfish people Sounds like somebody's ego has been injured. Agnes Smith Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. The media is always joyful to repeat what a great job Clinton is doing, let me ask? Is that job with the young girls? The great economy (that Greenspan and the Federal Reserve governors arc doing with the economy)? If it is the economy, then consider that if you believe that you in effect "sold” your support to the lawyer, the king of cover-up and intrigue. Everyone involved with the forgetful liar remembers, or is reminded of Vince Foster, w ho killed himself and then took his own body some distance to a park for cover-up reasons. Now comes phase two. Can the crook be tried for treason? He has provided missile technology to the Chinese, with the help of Loral and Hughes, a U.S. firm, whose tech­ nology was ordered to help the Chinese. thus also harming U.S. security by provide j mg an Encryption chip, a computer chip so" restricted that the head sleaze refused to provide it to Australia, our allied support in ANZUS s It could be possible to investigate. Char­ lie Tn$. Ng Lapscng. Ted Siong. Jonny Chung, the Riady Clan. John Huang andothers who might provide interest enough that t’.ic media could do real 'news’ report­ ing. not their usual reading of commu-I niques. I may not be as crafty as a law yer, but ll would rather be impeached than found*; guilty of treason. Ivan M. Lagerc*. Battle Crack st J We have a stake in M-37 corridor To the editor: On Feb. 12, a meeting was called by the Development Committee of the County Commission to discuss the M-37 corridor. This meeting was a result of a grant obtained by the cities of Battle Creek and Grand Rapids to study this corridor as link between these two dynamic, growth cen­ ters. While no explicit premise was put forth for the study, discussion indicated concern about the time required to travel between the two cities. Grand Rapids was described as the “Bear” on our north and Battle Creek as the “Tiger” on our south. Barry County was cast as the “Lamb” in between. Barry County may have less financial and political power than these two cities, but we must not have less resolve to protect and project our vital interests. There is no long-term vision for the county today. Never the less, it will still be a worthwhile exercise for the Development 1 3 Committee to facilitate a meeting of con-’ cemed citizens in deciding how this road­ way should be developed. This process may point us toward part of the long-term devel-, opment vision for the county. This is not a' simple task and must start soon because the' consultant hired by the "Bear” and the “Tiger” wants to be finished by mid year. ' Is change imminent? No. Do wc have time after this study? Yes. Is it important; however, that we present a reasonably unit­ ed front in this first study? You bet it is. In the meeting, an elected official stated ; that he wanted the consultant to dig the-' worms so we could go fishing. Wc had bet­ ter dig our own worms or there won’t be any\ fish left. Wc can not wait another year to' address this important topic. The vision must define the road. Thd’ road should not define the vision. Don Drummond^’ Hastings Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate J Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washingto. D C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 1 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal< Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress I Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. C Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope i Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House at Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser. , district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. . Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Inring. Carton, Woodland. Rutland, ;; Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds at Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. a fax (202) 225-5144 District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. v Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. g Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria , townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543-­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature « . . r Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400 _ State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. j State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry... County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. •. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 18 1999 - Page 5 Geukes Market reponds to being on ‘top 10’ list by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Detroit News reported on Feb. II that Geukes Market in Middleville was ninth on its list of slaughterhouses and DELTON - Lavonnc May Ovcrbcck, age 63. of Delton, passed away Saturday. February 13. 1999 at home. Mrs. Ovcrbcck was bom July 17, 1935 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Clarence Smith & Marie Haney. She attended South High Schoo’ in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Ovcrbcck was a homemaker. She loved her family. She was a member of McCallum United Brethren Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gordon Smith. Mrs. Ovcrbcck is survived by her husband, Tom; children. Thomas Thetxkirc & Donna Ovcrbcck of Delton, Robert William & Marion Ovcrbcck of Detroit, Dena Marie & Brian Ogg, David Allen & Debra Ovcrbcck, Harry Paul Ovcrbcck, John Whitney & Pamela Ovcrbcck, and Diane Lynn Sweat all of Delton; 27 grandchildren & seven great grandchildren; one brother, Clarence Eugene Smith of Grand Rapids. Funeral Services for Mrs. Ovcrbcck were held Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Gerald Gallaway officiated. Burial was in Rosedale Memorial Cemetery in Standale. . Memorials may be made American Cancer Society. | - ATl. to the “JR” Campbell ] DOWLING - Arcclious Laverne "JR" Campbell, age 66, of Dowling, passed away February 13, 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom April 7, 1932 in Hope Township, Barry County, the son of Arcclious L. & Ncta (Kincaid) Campbell. He graduated in 1951 from Delton Kellogg Schools. . Mr. Campbell served during the Korean War with the United States Army. He was beef, lamb and pork from local farmers. Meeting the high USDA standards is im­ portant lo us. 'There has never been a recall from this facility." Geukes says he docs all he can to keep his facility up to regulatiory standards. One hour before work begins at 6:30 a.m.. one employee goes through a detailed check list of all lhe equipment. This 35-ilem list covers everything from lhe cleanliness of the walls to the knives, scales and even employee clodring. When the market closes at 5:30 p.m., tlie cleanup crew is responsible for making sure die facility is clean for the next day. On Feb. 12, Geukes said, "This is a typ­ ical day. Tliis morning before we opened there were eight cars in the parking kit. Four were owned by employees and the other four by inspectors. Process Deficiency Records are written by USDA inspectors al all plants. Prob­ lems found by USDA inspectors of "criti­ cal" violations al Geukes Market in die January to September 1997 period used by the Detroit News have to do with small amounts of fat residue left on knives and other equipment. Any equipment with residue was re­ cleaned and sanitized. Il was then rcinspcctcd before it could be used, Geukes said. Geukes said lie believes dial die news ar­ ticle is misleading in tlie way it uses in­ spection reports. The Deloit News created its list by comparing die number of "criti­ is survived by Fourth- and fifth-graders from the St Rose of Lima School in Hastings visit with State Rep. Tery Geiger (R-Lake Odessa) during their tour of the State Capitol in Lansing earlier this month. Geiger and the children are shown hero on the floor of the Michigan House St. Rose kids visit the state Capitol State Rep. Terry Geiger last week showed St. Rose of Lima School students the state Capitol in Lansing. Geiger showed 47 fourth- and fifth­ graders, teachers and parent*, the House chambers, where bills arc voted on and dis­ cussed. “Visiting the State Capitol is a great opportunity for young people lo get a first­ hand look at state government and how the legislative process works," said Geiger, RLakc Odessa. “The field trip provides an interactive classroom that builds on what his ...on February 22nd. (laughter, Rebecca Campbell of Wall Lake, Delton; three sons, Michael Wayne & state representatives." FRONT OR REAR BRAKE JOB FLUSH AND FILL COOLING SYSTEM With Semi-metallic pads Most cars and light trucks STRUTS INCLUDING ALIGNMENT $ I QQ88 .Si. EXHAUST SYSTEM It’s nifty to be fifty! fi With love .Dad - Harold; Husband - Johnny. Daughters - Kimberly & Susan 'I students leam in school.” “Seeing the Capitol for the first time cun be an inspiring cxpcricncc.,’Geiger said. “Who knows? The next time these students walk onto the House floor it could be as OIL, LUBE & FILTER Hi Linda •Township. He loved his friends and dog rSu^e”. ivA i He was preceded in death by his parents. Campbell was cleaned before use. Geukes said he is committed to provid­ ing local producers and consumers widi the safest produces possible. cent listeria deadis came in diird on die De­ troit News I 1st. But Geukes Market owner Don Geukes says. "Keeping our USDA (U.S Depart­ ment of Agriculture) rating is important to me. It allOu’s us to buy. process and sell Middleville, he retired July of 1998. Mr. Campbell lived most of his lifetime on the family homestead farm in Hope Mr. hammer on a table." Maintenance was working on die slicer and al lhe time of in­ spection no product was in the area or on die table '1 o correct dris problem, die table meat markets widi the poorest inspection records Top on die Detroit News list were G & T Meat Co. and Walker West (Thom Apple Valley) both of Grand Rapidds. Bil Mar Foods of Zeeland which is die focus of re­ Employed for 22 years with BtunswickVctca of Kalamazoo. He was employed for lhe past 17 years at Bradford-White in ; cal" PDR reports to lhe total number of violations. The report was not taken from any USDA published list. One of die critical reports is of a "dirty ALIGNMENTS Theresa Campbell of Dowling, Timothy Allen Campbell of Dowling, Patrick Shawn Campbell of Otsego; eight grandchildren; one sister, Donna & Albert Hashlcy of Jackson. ! Cremation has taken place at his request. । Memorial Services for Mr. Campbell KARAOKE were held Wednesday, February 17. 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home. Dr. Brent Sranham of the Cedar Creek Bible Church fficiated. i Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Saturday February IO11, I_____________________ LEGAL NOTICE Sigma Economy Mark and Mike Sheldon NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE • THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMA­ : TON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made ‘in the conditions of a mortgage made by William L Cole Jr and Kimberly D Cole, husband and i wife (original mortgagors) to First Security Savj Golden Anniversary Lecture Series 1948-1998 i mgs Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated December 29. ; 1995, and recorded on January 4. 1996 in Liber Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... ; 648. on Page 847, Barry County Records. Michi­ gan. and re-recorded on May 30. 1996 in Liber । 662. Page 139, Barry County Records and was ' assigned by said mortgagee to the Michigan i State Housing Development Authority, a public ' body corporate and politic, as assignee by an as ' signment dated December 29. 1995. which was recorded on January 4. 1996. in Uber 648. on [ Page 855, Barry County Records, and re। recorded on June 17. 1996. r Uber 663. on Page i 830. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be d-e at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Ninety-Five and 52/100 dollars ($67,095 52). including interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 p m . on March 25 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land m the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West described as follows; commencing m the center of the highway. 26 rods South of the South line of the Grand Rivet VJtey Railroad on the East line of Section 35 thence West 10 rods, thence South 8 rods, thence Cast 10 rods, thence North 8 rods to the place of beginning I The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) WOULD TRAVEL SERIES ; [ ; ; । 1 1 ! from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of Such sale Dateo February 11. 1999 Michigan State Housing De vol opmen• Authority FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott & Trott. PC ! Attorneys for Michigan State Housing Development Authority _30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 1990100528 Narrated by... Dale Johnson “Grand Canyon" Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! 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Mr. Brown was employed at the Gen­ Corp Company in Ionia for several years and retired from there. Other employment included: farming, construction, E.W. Bliss Company, school bus driver for Lakewood schools and truck driver for Twin City Foods in Lake Odessa. Mr. Brown was a 30 year member of the Woodland Fire Department, former grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant brothers; and sister. Margaret Schlch. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Bcvei ley; two daughters, Pamela A. (Richard) Palmer of Middleville, and Paige D iMichael) O’Mara of Lake Odessa; son. Walter W. Brown of Delton; seven grandchildren. Erin, Matthew. Adrienne Palmer, Brandcn, Gabriel, Wade, Hannah O’Mara; brother, Gordon (Helen) Brown of Woodland, and sister, Marion (Al) VanMeter of Caledonia. Funeral Services for Mr. Brown were held Wednesday, February 17. 1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend George Speas officiated. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Fire Department, Lakewood Athletics or Thomapple-Kellogg Athletics. .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... H.EASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 44Q5O Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 75M-3O2I church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m.. Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p.m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South, Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11 00 am. Evening Service at 6 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m ST. ANDREWS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T Hustwick. vicar al 948-9604 St Andrew s is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod ST. OWL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Charles Fischer. A mission of St Rose Nashville Pastor Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Chicles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 ’.9 pm . Sunday Masses 8 00a.m and I I (X) am. Confession Saturday 4 00 - 4:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a.m I1 00 a.m vice. 6 00 Wednesday Sunday School Hour. Morning Worship Ser­ p m evening Service. 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd.. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m. 9 55 a m. and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and *'.iarc time 9 30 a.m.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m. also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Sunday morning wor­ ship 10 30 a.m Nursery provided Junior church. Youth group. Thurs­ day* senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day night service with live band 7 30 p m For more information call the church office 1674 West Slate Road, Hastings. CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 8799 Gull Road. Richland, Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243. 616­ 629-9251 Dtal-An-lnspiration Minister Rev Mana Bareewski, Co-Minister Rev Gerrc Parker Time. IO.I5 am Healing Service; 11 00 am Celebration BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave., Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Evening Services 6 p m Wednes­ Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course Youth Ministries or Teen Bible p.m (grades 6-12th) Thursday 7 00 p.m Prayer Meeting (Child 9:00 a m. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office. Wednesday. Phone 367-4061 Pickard. 945-5974 or Darlene Worship Ser­ vices Sunday, 9:00 a m.. Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00 a.m.. Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m for all ages 4-11. Mon­ days 6 30 to 8 00 pm. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 pm , Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a.m. freewill of­ fering Wc welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ Y Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN- BIBLE CHURCH Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rut Sarver. Pastor lunentus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a m • Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30 p.m. (Formerly the Hillings 49058 Father Jerry McGovern. Of­ ficiant Sunday afternoon Mass 3 00 p.m. - 1928 Book of Common Prayer For questions call 948­ 9437 10 am. Nursery- Available at 10 a m. Soup Dinners and Evening Prayer. All Thursdays during Lent. b 15pm (Feb 18. Feb 25. March 4. March 11. March 18. March 25) QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship Ham. PO Bov 63. Hastings, Ml 49O5R his first 2, 1940; July 23, on May 26, 1992 and an infant son. William; a sister, fc'a Pratt & two brothers, Glenn & Ross Whidby. Mr. Whidby is survived by his son. Keith (Jacqueline) Whidby of Battle Creek; stepdaughter, Patricia Bowersock of Alpena; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Whidby were held Wednesday, February 17.1999. Burial was in E. Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Christ United Methodist Church. Daniel E. Middleton PORTLAND, TENNESSEE Daniel E. Middleton. age 54. of Portland, Tennessee and formerly of Delton, passed Dan enjoyed playing Pedro with family and friends, riding horses and making people laugh. Most of all. Dan enjoyed his family. Dan was preceded in death by his father, Claude; his mother. Barb; and his brother, p m Wednesday - Family Night 6:00 pm . Awana. Jr & Sr High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer 9:30 a m First Communion. 8:00 p.m NA Monday. Feb 22 - 7 00 p.m . WELCA Council Tuesday. Feb 22 1-6 45. Red Cross Blood Thursday Bible Study 7pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time before the scnice Nursery, childrens min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTI AN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 1030 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D I .C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY I IKS Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan Drive. 7 00 p.m Sunday School Staff, 7:30 p m Overeaten Anon Hastings. Michigan (George) (Thomas) Crisman, Meador, his and sister, Lisa Judy grandchildren; ttvo step great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and mother-in­ law, Billie Leinaar. Funeral Services for Dan were held on Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. in White House, Tennessee. HASTINGS - Mrs. F. Mae Barnum, age 96, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, February Thomapplc Manor. 11, at 1999 Mrs. Barnum was bom on June 4, 1902 in Greenville, Ohio, the daughter or John & Minerva (Devers) Woodman. She moved to the Coats Grove area of on December 30, 1923 and he passed away on December 29. 1980. Mrs. Barnum and her husband farmed in the Coats Grove area for many years, HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Green and Church Corner streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barnr.frec building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of wonhip ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 am SUNDAYS 9.30 am Sunday School. 10 30 am Coffee Fellowship. 11 00 am Wonhip Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade WEDNESDAYS 4 30 pm Pio­ neer Clubs THURSDAYS 5 00 p m Youth Handbells. 6 30 p m Adult Handbells. 7 30 p m Chan­ cel Choir Sunday. Feb 21 John Schmidt from Methodist Children's Home Society FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchoo! 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Sen ice. 9 20 a m Chil­ dren's Church for pre-schoolers through 2nd graders. 10 00 am Co(Jce Hour - In the Dining Room. 10 10 am Sunday School for all ages. 11 20 am Contemporary Wonhip Sen ice. 11 40 a m Chil­ dren's C hurch for pre-schoolers through 2nd graders - Christian Ed Office The 9 00 Service is broad­ cast over W BUH - AM 1220 Nurs­ vices HASTINGS - Mrs. Frances G. Ward, age 84. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Ward was bom on February 8, 1915 in Lansing, the daughter of William & Nancy (Rumsey) Willoughby. She was raised in the Lansing area and attended schools there. She married Laurence L. Ward was a member of Woodgrove Group and the “Do Good To Others Club”. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters. Lova Schmcnk and Bernice Britton; and brother, Hany on September 3, 1937 and he passed away January 10, 1979. Following her marriage they lived in Vermontville & Nashville coming to Hastings in 1958. Mrs. Ward owned and operated an adult foster care home in Hastings for 16 years. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son. Larry Ward in 1996; son-in­ law. Robert Westbrook in 1989; and granddaughter. Gabrielle Westbrook in 1997. Mrs. Ward is survived by her daughter. Mary Westbrook of Nashville; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; half brother. Robert Lane of Cedar Springs; half sister. Nancy Maggen of Jackson; and daughter-in-law, Donna Ward of Nashville. Visitation will be Thursday, February 18. 1999 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Services for Mrs. Ward will be held Friday. February 19. 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial will be in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation. the University of Michigan receiving hi< B.S. degree in Business Administration i* 1961. Mr. Roush married Elizabeth j| Cortright on June 22. 1947 and she passed away September of 1998. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1997. He was employed as comptroller for th? University of Michigan Flint for 20 years, retiring in 1978. He and his wife also owned and operated the "Fenton Road Handicraft House” in Flint for many years, He was a member of Flint Kiwani Club, University of Michigan Alumn Association, and Citizen Center. the Davison Senio He was also preceded in death by hi parents. . Mr. Roush is survived by his son, William (Colleen) Roush of Grand Rapids; two daughters, Karel (Barry) Floyd of San Luis Obispo, California, Candace Gawne of Flint; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, February 18, 1999 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at the’ funeral home. Woodman. Mrs. Barnum is survived by her two Funeral Services for Mr. Roush will be Friday, February 19, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings wit^ daughters, Phyllis (Vernon) Baitinger of Woodland and Vivian (Richard) Allerding Reverend Gary Beck officiating. five grandchildren; eleven Burial will be in Hastings Riversidp Cemetay. great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Barnum were Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 5073 Daly of Hastings; held Saturday, February 13, 1999 at Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish in Coats Grove. Revemcd Ben Herring officiated. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodland Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish. Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. by Wren [Grace (Holden) Pivens | HASTINGS - Grace E. (Holden) Divens, age 82, of Hastings, passed away Monday, February 15, 1999 at Tendercarc Frances G. Ward ery is provided during both Ser­ HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. Brenda Wednesday. Feb 24 - 10 00 a.m. Wordwatchcn. 6.00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Supper; 7:00 p m Wor­ ship attended Hastings schools, graduating from Hastings High School. He began attending college, stopped to serve in the States Army during World War II, [ F. Mae^amum at Mr. Roush was bom March 24. 1922 in Hastings, the son of Maurice & Sarah (Norton) Roush. He was raised in the Hastings area and Ross officiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. She Teen AA/NA Saturday. Feb. 20 Thursday A M - Women's Bible Study Thursday P.M - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 14. 1999 at I.H.S. Of Michigan Riverbend Center in Grand Blanc. She was married to Hubert A. Barnum Dick. 239 E DAVISON - Mr. Robert J. Roush, age 76. of Davison and formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday. February held Monday, February 15. 1999 at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Reverend Walter | | ~^obert^)^ousch Barry County at the age of 9. She attended the Coats Grove School and Hastings High School. 11 00 a m , Evening Service 6.00 WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings 770 Cook Rd Apprenticeship Board. He was preceded in death by wife, Marie (Burdick) on July second wife, Blanche (Kelly) on 1973; daughter, Corinne Bogue adults. Morning Worship Service. This information on worship senices is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches A these local businesses “Prescriptions” in Urbandale. He served on the Carpenters (Richard) Kennedy, and his step-sister, Nancy (Don) Earl, ail of Portland, Tennessee; five grandchildren; three step­ Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch • Music. Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9 30 a.m for children and David Burgett. 948-8X90 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sun­ day Morning Worship ! I am. Sunday Evening Sen ice bpm. Sunday Worship Services • 8 a m and 10 am Christian Education - grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and twelve great great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Grimm were Brunch Thursday. Feb 18 - 4:00 p.m Childrens Choir, 4 45 p.m. Youth Ensemble. 7 00 p m . Adult Choir. 7 00 p m Adult Catch . 7:00 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ing with “Youth With a Message". ' Member Church of the World­ Wide 4>n:lu iut Communion" 315 W Center Street (corner of S. Broadway and W Center) Church Office (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector was a former member of Battle Creek Boat Club; member of Christ United Methodist Dan is survived by his wife, Marilyn; HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, CHURCH Mrs. Grimm is survived by her daughters, Joan Kidder and Mildred (Wayne) Adkins both of Hastings; twelve two sons, Steve (Rachel) Middleton, and Mike (Jennifer) Middleton; two daughters, 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor trips to Ohio to see relatives. . She was also preceded in death by her four brothers, Charles Weber, Fred Weber, Virgil Weber, and Henry Weber, two sisters, Hilda Babinger and Lucille Babingcr. second wife, Blanche (Kelly) on May 13, 1950. Mr. Whidby enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, playing cards & shuffle board. He Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Feb 21 8 00 & 10 45 a m Worship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). AAL 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Mr. Whidby married his first wife, Marie (Burdick) on June 5, 1924; and his North St. Hastings Your Faith. 5 30 p m Youth meet­ for all Battle GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing 945-9224. 6 30 p m - Bible Study 1940-1969 with G.O. (Lewis) Company in Creek-Genera! Contractors. Mrs. Grimm enjoyed walking around the city of Hastings, playing cards, and taking Dan owned and operated the “Marilyn Marie Ranch” in Delton for several years. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6.30 p.m. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study INITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield one year. He was an associate from She married Ernest Grimm, September 1932 and he passed away May of 1979. Posse. Youth Fellowship 6 45 p.m. to 8:30 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLCAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml Minnie (Woods) Whidby. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1921 and attended Western Michigan Univ/rsity and taught school for 10:45 a.m Morning Worship. 5:30 or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). care provided) Battle p.m. Kid's quizzing. 6:00 p.m. through 7 or Hnt grade). Kids Club WELCOME CORNERS in Brethren Christian Parish. Barry County Farm Bureau, the Woodland Extension Icy. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wfcd .Thur* 9 a.m to 12 noon. Sunday Morning 9 30 am. Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Ubnhip. Wednesday b 45 p.m Wamors (grades K-5th); 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits 1999 Dan drove a semi-truck all of his life. He also served as a police officer for Barry County for several years, and was a member of the Barry County Sheriffs M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hub- for all ages. Morning Worship Quiz (ages 14. St, Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Do*dd Brail. Associ-| ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 a.m Sunday School. Sunday School 9.30 a m. classes Rainbows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 February Creek. Mr. Whidby was bom October 18. 1902 in Barry County, the son of Henry & moving to Hastings in 1969. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday activities 7:00 p m. are Sunday. HASTINGS - Matilda M. Grimm, age 84. of Hastings, passed away February 12. 1999 at Spectrum East in Grand Rapids. She was bom April 28, 1914 in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Henry and Pearl (Waxier) Weber. She attended school in Defiance and moved to Middleville, Hastings area in 1954. away Tuesday, February 9, 1999. He was bom on July 1, 1944. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Boltwood Mich James A Campbell. Pastor 10 45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6.00 p.m DOWLING - Mr. William Alfred "AT Whidby, age 96, of Dowling, passed away Classes 10 a.m. Worship 11 am . day Matilda M. Grimm | William^Alfre^Whidby | in Hastings. She was bom December 7. 1916 in Detroit. She graduated from Albion High School and later attended Western Boulevard. Flint, Michigan 48506. 8 Kenneth C. Floria DELTON - Kenneth Cameron Floria,' age 79, of Pleasant Lake Road, Delton; passed away Wednesday. February 1(1* 1999 at home. He was bom October 14. 1919 in Winncpeg. Manitoba, Canada, the son of Charles and Hazel (McMahon) Floria. Mr. Floria moved to the Delton area in 1937 after graduating from high school at Royal Oak, Michigan. He served in the United Stales Air Force from March 1942 tq November 1945, stationed in Austral^ much of that time. , Mr. Floria married Naomi Pennock orj February 14. 1944. Upon returning frorq the service, he attended Western Michigan University and graduated in 1947. He was associated with Smith and Michigan Teachers College (known as Western Michigan University). In 1942 she married A. E. (Bill Divens) in Doster Ford, of Delton, for 38 years as a sales person. Hew as a charter member of the Delton Lions Club and a member of Tullahoma, Tennessee. Grace worked in Dcvcrcau. Michigan al the E.E. Stokee Hardware and Implement Store. During the war years, she was a secretary at Wright Patterson A.F.B. and at the Delton Junior Chamber of Commerce. Beginning in the 1950s he bought and sold Lazcrus Department Store in Kalamazoo as a cashier. She served in various positions in the First Church Of Christ Scientist in Hastings. She was divorced in 1975 and worked at the Ravines, a Christian Science including his dog, four cats, four horses, and three llamas. His favorite activities Nursing Home for eight years. She moved to Hidden Valley Estates in Hastings in 1984. She was preceded in real estate, and especially enjoyed helping young families get their first building property. Ken had a great love of animals, included riding his motorcycle (as recently as last summer), watching airplanes, and cutting firewood. Mr. Floria was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi in 1968 and his brother, husband, A. E. (Bill Divens); a young son, David; and several sisters and Calvin Floria in 1997. He is survived by his daughter, Betsy (Randy) Day of Marcellus; two sons. Dale (Kay) Floria of Mt. Hood, Oregon and brothers. Grace is survived by her two daughters, Connie (Bud) Guernsey of Hastings, Cindy Lane (Peggy) Floria of Delton; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; two brothers, Douglas (Ann) Floria of (Gary) Groff of death Lake by her Odessa; granddaughter. Belinda (David) Falconer; grandsons, Troy (Kim) Ziegler, Kirk Ziegler, and David (Sarah) Guernsey; several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Respecting her wishes no visitation will be held. Memorial Services for Grace were held Wednesday. February 17, 1999 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Donna Brown officiated. Memorials can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Lansing and Garth (Pal) of Missanabie, Ontario, Canada; several nieces and nephews. In accordance wilh his wishes, cremation has taken place, and the ashes will be interred in lhe family plot at the East Hickory Comers Cemetery, Saturday, February 20, 1999 al 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Delton District Library, 330 North Grove Street. Delton. Michigan, 49046. Arrangements are being handled Avink Funeral Home, Schoolcraft. by �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 18. 1999 - Page 7 Lake Odessa N€UJS The Ionia County Health Department will hold its monthly immunization clinic at Central United Methodist Church’s base­ ment Wednesday, Feb. 24. starting at 9 a.m The Lake Odessa Depot Museum will be open Saturday. Feb. 27. which is next week. Visitors will get to sec the new exhibit “A Night Al The Movies.” The walls are well decorated with full page ads from movies of the 1930s and 40s. The display cases have souvenirs of the Diamond Theater and the Lake Theater in Lake Odessa from lhe Chase years and before. Windows are draped and some of the walls have theater type curtains. Pupils of Cindy Kaczmarczyk held a flute recital at the Pansh House of Eunice Elliott is 87 today Beryl Sage has turned 80 r Beryl Sage will be 80 years young on .Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999. Her four children, their spouses, grand[Children and great grandchildren join in fishing her a wonderful day. Our loving mother and grandmother, Eu­ nice I. Elliott will be celebrating her 87th birthday on Feb. 18th. She has four sons and four daughters and several grandchildren and great grandchil­ dren. Douglas Boyd Arensmeicr, Salem, OR and Gayle Allison Anderson, Salem, OR. Helen Drake to mark 90 a Helen Drake’s 97th birthday will be Feb. 23t 1999. She would love to receive a call from you. Eugene Kurt Miller, Hastings and Aman­ da Renac Bennett, Hastings. Thomas Allen Brady. Hastings and Heidi Lynn Smith, Hasting' Dana Erwin Davis, Hastings and Jessica Ann Krebs, Hastings. Brian James Hunter. Plainwell and Bev­ erly Kaye Bryant. Shelbyville. John Lyle Wilkins, Hastings and Sandra Ann Kurr. Hastings. Julio Castro Sanchez. Hastings and Karlenc Elizabeth Vcnncman. Hastings. Middle school students win ‘Rising Star’ awards Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Feb 10. Students attend school from Delton to Saranac with Lakewood and Hastings also represented. Dave and Laurie McDiarmid of Lake Odessa have announced the arrival of son Mitchell Connor Jan. 20. His weight was 6 pounds 8 ounces. He was 19 inches long. His grandparents arc Fran and Lee McDi­ armid of Lake Odessa, Susan and Craig Harder of Jordan Lake Road, Ionia. His great grandparents arc Frank Fisher of Ionia. Christian and Carol Harder of Fen­ wick, Marguerite McDiarmid of Clarksville. He even has a great-great­ grandmother. May Wingcicr, of Fenwick. The Sage of the Shoreline has come forth with some amazing numbers for weather conditions. With temperatures of 69 and 70 Feb. 11, which produced the highest record­ ed temperatures for cither January or Feb­ ruary, the ice on Jordan Lake was drastical­ ly affected. At 1 p.m. on Feb. 12, the entire west end of Jordan Lake, as far as Fourth Avenue, was open water from north to south, which meets the requirement for “ice breakup.” This is 49 days earlier than the average reported after his 44 years of record keeping. There is a possibility that the lake could freeze over again before spring. In 1998. the breakup came on Feb. 27. In most of the recorded 44 years, the ice breaks up in March. The lusting ice had come on Dec. 28. Surely this is a record for the shortest season of ice cover. wust raise al least one core subject grade while maintaining, now lowering, all other wood, Kyle Makley, Stephanie Mallison, Megan McGandy, Sara Paine, Casey Pen­ core subject grades earned in die previous marking period. They also must receive no incomplete or failing grades in any subject. nepacker, Justin Pratt, Jennifer Quada, Ashlec Rizor, Mackenzie Rohm, Jami Shilling, Dossie Stricklan, Andrew r The "Rising Stars" for lhe second mark­ ing period were. Strouse, Nicholas Thompson, Alice Trout. Jacob Tuthill, Tyler Tuthill, Benjamin Williams, Cody Wise and Leah Wood. McDonald restaurant chain. They are mem­ bers of the McDonald collectibles society with card No. 61. Lyle related the history of the chain with its start in 1937 in San Bernardino, owned by the McDonald broth­ ers. In 1948 they began an assembly line for producing their sandwiches in a hurry. By 1950, they were proud to announce they had sold one million burgers. The sale of the business for $2.7 million to Ray Kroc came about the time the golden arches were first used, in 1962. In 1979, the Circus Wagon happy meals were introduced. The signs kept changing with the number of burgers sold. Before 1975 they had reached the one billionth sandwich. The first Ronald Mcdonald house was built in Philadelphia. The first person to personify that character was Willard Scott. In 1987, tossed salad was added to the menu. The largest facility built came in 1990 in Russia, with seating for 700 on flour floors. The Collector’s Club began in 1991. Member Fred Wiscloglc added that Sun­ ny Fresh in Lake Odessa provides half of Eggs McMuffins for the chain. Members enjoyed seeing the many items on display, dolls, cups, shins, miniature trucks, a repli­ inen. Miles Warren, Adam Windes and Matthew Windcs Seventh grade ' Frances Adkins, Jacob Armour, Kristina £ 1 I Branching out to serve you and your family. I ? OBSTETRICS • PEDIATRICS • SPORTS MEDICINE • WOMEN'S HEALTH • GERIATRICS • HEALTH PROMOTION & EDUCATION ca of the first shop, and more. One item handed to each person present was a flyer from McDonalds in East Lansing. Their drive-in special was a combination of pure beef hamburger, triple thick shake and : V Jst* ’ family^tree R. Troy Carlson, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. • Kathleen Carlson, C.F.N.P. 9 1 OPHCE HOURS WILL BE MONDAY ■ FRIDAY FROM 9 00 - S OO BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1999 V 100S WEST GREEN STREET • SUITE 201-A • HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49051 PHONE 4U-945-7497(PHYS) • FAX 616-945 0214 a 1968 Lakewood graduate. Dedication ceremonies were held Feb. 11 at the new Lakewood Middle School on Brown Road. Maps and programs were available for those attending. Acting Super­ intendent Dave Doozan presided. He intro­ duced representatives of the architectural firm, the building contractor, School Board President Lester Forman, LEA President Elizabeth Kinsey, and a middle school stu- 1-800-237-237^ MflYSYSTWCF SOUTHWEST WMG4KIC An Mapancfertf of Mry SWtorm. *10 arycnl St. • Kotamano. Mtehigon 49001 • MS-2900 912* tat DC Mnm • RteNond. McNpon 490*3 • *29-5252 AfiauuL 'Piccctitcct Atf *7Ac *7Acwci/i/itc Attc Scwtay, 'Pefauantf, 2%, 1999 3:00 p.m. Central School Auditorium 509 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan golden French fries, all for 45 cents. Richard and Eleanor Heaven were hosts for the evening. The annual meeting of the Ionia County Soil Conservation District was to be held 1r with the citation being read by the nominat­ ing teacher from each area of study. John Scheldt and Darcy Goodemoot of Marquette were married last week in Jamaica. John is the son of Wendell “Bud" and Lorraine (Shoemaker) Scheidt of Tuttle Road, Ionia. Darcy’s parents arc Rex and Eunice (Roberts) Goodemoot of Harwood Road. Paul Shetteriy had skin grafting Friday at the hospital in Marshall for bums suffered in a truck accident a week earlier. Mrs. Myron (Lois) Goodemoot was to have open heart surgery on Tuesday in Lansing. Harry and Lois Delnay of Maier Drive at the east end of Jordan Lake arc happy to have their first great-grandchild. A unique situation exists on Johnson Street with two houses for sale. On the cast side is the one-story house, which was the home of John and Reva Hausscrman. Across the street, the house formerly owned by Grant/Gcorge/Struve couples is avail­ able. several furniture items from the Masonic temple as well as record books that contain the history of the local Eastern Star lodge. The Bonanza Bugle will reach its members later this month. Fomcr residents Lyle and Trudy Dickinson of Onaway were on hand. Thcv had arrived early and prepared five tablesful of displays of souvenirs from the irandl, Patricia Coulson. Danielle Ashley Day, Brian DeVries, Katie . Joey Hinckley, Tcha Huss, i Main, Scott Mead, Michelle Miller, Joanic Myers, Olivia Pare, Jessica Rose, Jenuney Shoebridge, Dominic Tor- maps. This was followed by a meeting of the Lakewood School Board in the media cen­ ter. Many people attended this gathering. The first item was recognition of the month’s Circle of Excellence students, who were introduced along with their parents Manor last Thursday with 22 present. The president, John Waite, announced the gift of Bailey, Erin Bernard, Jessie Burton, Adam Case. Headier Chamberlain, Margo Cooklin, Jonathon Daugherty, Nicole Edwards, Chad Ferguson, Michael Fox, Nicholas Glasgow, Joshua Hemann, Jeremy Lock­ Sixth grade Ricky Adkins. Scott Allerding, Wyatt Benton, Chelsea Bollhouse, Ashley Case, Andrew Conklin, Allison Cooney, Daniel Doyle, Catherine Fish, Alexandra Green­ lie Id, Amanda Hurless, Katrina Jacobs, An­ drew Kelly, Curtis Krallman, Andrew Mcpham. Neil Moore, Michael Newsted, Christy Pohja. Kristin Pufpaff, Wayne Shellenbarger, Graham Tuinstra. Stacy Tyrrell. Nicole VanderMccr-Quada. Kayla Wills and Carrie Woodworth. the acting superintendent during the fall months. Jerry Southgate. The ceremonial key was handed to the principal and a sym­ bolic plaque was presented to Forman. The building was open to visitors who used their The Alethian group of Central United Methodist Church was entertained at the Ted Armstrong home on M-66 with Helen and Menifee Miller of Barber Road serving as co-hosts. Twenty class members enjoyed a shared meal. Following the business ses­ sion led by new President Helen Miller, the group was nicely entertained by two mem­ bers of the Happy Tones. Pianist Harland Nyc and accordionist Elaine Doxsic of Mulliken provided sing-along music. The local historical society met at Lake v Eighty-three students from Hastings Middle School have earned "Rising Star" awards for tlie second nine-week marking [period ending Jan. 22. To be eligible for the award, students Eighth grade c Jillian Altofl, Joshua Bailey, Dustin B Sliauna Bradfield, Stacey Buck, dent. Each of them responded, as did Prin­ cipal Steven Nisbet. Light refreshments were available Acknowledgements were made of the major input and co-operation of former Superintendent Steve Secor and The distnet is having its annual spnng tree sale. Their latest newsletter has given maps and text to the Coldwater Rivershed, which affects Ionia and Barry counties. There are signs outside Lake Odessa mark­ ing the boundanes of a watershed program to prohibit dumping of hazardous materials that would affect Tupper and Jordan Lakes, which are the northeast points of origin of the Coldwater River. Something new in auction sales has come on the scene. There arc now auctions for pre-owned boats of all manner coming March 20 and monthly thereafter at Giants Enterprises north of Ionia. J.D. Helman and son David arc the auctioneers who will take one’s bids for pontoons, rowboats, canoes and all manner of speed boats. Most of the boats will be those repossessed by' banks and insurance companies. A correction is due on last week’s story about the bum survivors. The event was held at the Grand Rapids Children’s Muse­ um. where youngsters enjoyed a free day. This was not held at the hospital, so there­ fore current burn patients were not involved. All those attending arc former patients. Two of the speakers from Califor­ nia grew up as bum survivors and related how they became nurses specializing in bum care, as did Amy Reed Action. The clinical manager of the Spectrum Bum Center at the east campus is Pam Peterson who was quoted as saying they have patients for a very long time so strong bonds and connections are formed with them and their parents. The Lansing State Journal reported the death of 49-year-old Ronald Singles, whose funeral was to be held on Monday. He was Wednesday. Feb. 17. The meeting was at Rather School gym. The district office is now located at Heartland Drive. The new administrator is Connie Scheurer. who replaces Betsy Kochnlein. There is no longer a stipulation that vot­ ers in the election for two directors be own­ ers of at least three acres. Any county resi­ dent may vote in this year’s elections. The Conservationist of the Year went to Schunng Farms on Hayes Road in North Plains township. The Robert Schunngs and the Gene Schunngs have a hog and crop operation in which they have provided the proper facilities to protect the groundwater and environment. They have the new large shelters for producing thousands of porkers each year. S12- Adults S10-StNioit CmzxNS FREE ADMISSION TO AU STUDENTS 18 AND UNDER (students 12 And under must be accompanied by An Adult! “ S3X- HUMANITIES S^ccxxx Featuring Fine Wines &, Hors d’oeuvres Immediately after the concert 201 5. Jefferson, Hastings — $20 per person Reservations 945-0100 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 18 1999 program and wind up in a hospital again. How could it possibly be considered cruel to force him to stay on his medication? He can it possibly be considered cruel to force him to stay on his medication? He can be a wonderful, kind, intelligent person when he is taking his medicine. The only rime he loses his freedom is when he declares him­ self “cured" and stops taking it. Is there a LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting February 8. 1999 - 7:30 p.m. Call to order and Pledge to the Flag Adams Woods. Forster. Tonkin. Albert and 8 citizens present Approved agenda. January minutes, and Feb­ ruary bills Received correspondence committee and treasurer s report Approved BPH Fire Department Drug Policy and Employment Application Form paying tor centerline painting for Eddy Rd in 1999 salary resolutions for Board blade for new tractor, hourly increases for Deputy Treasurer. Deputy Assessor Sexton and Assistant Sexton, and Sex­ ton s helpers grant for Bernard Museum for 1999: expenses to go to conferences, another newsletter m 1999. tetter to person doing damage in park repair to hall front door, not charging for variance due to error by Zoning Administrator ap­ proving one more chance lor person who had been denied use of hall Adjournment at 8 43 p m Sylvia W Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patnaa Albert. Supervisor (2/18) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Lyle M Huyck and Janet L Huyck. Husband and Wife, to First Central Mort­ gage. a M>chigan Corporation, mortgagee dated March 29, 1991 and recorded April 4. 1991 in Liber 513. Page 766, Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB by an assignment dated Oc­ tober 27,1997 and recorded on January 16.1998 by Instrument Number 1006480, Barry County Records There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Five and 15/100 Dollars ($51,985.15) including interest at the rate of 9% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statues of the State of Michigan, no­ tice is hereby given that the mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m on March 11. 1999 The premises are located in the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 7. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at a pant which lies 50 feet off of the center line of M-43 and on the east and west 1/4 bne of said section 7. which lies 74.72 feet North 89 degrees 13* West from the center of said Sec­ tion 7, thence south 37 degrees 22' West 1308 48 feet for the place of Beginning, thence North 52 degrees 38' West 15b feet, thence North 37 de­ grees 22' East 316.7 feet, thence North 89 de­ grees I030' East 112 feet to the Northwesterly nght of way line of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railway, thence South 37 degrees 22' West 274 23 feet on said Northwesterly nght of way line, thence South 52 degrees 38' East 66 leet. thence South 37 degrees 22' West 108 45 feet to the point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MO LA§600 3241a. m which case the redemption petted shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated January 28. 1999 OR LANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney tor Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB. As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Sate 600 . Troy. Ml 48064 (248)643-4464 File No 1890068 (2/25) Read the BANNER every week. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Pamela A DeMaagd a single woman (original mort­ gagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services nc A Michigan Corporation Mortgagee, dated Febru­ ary 19. 1998 and recorded on February 27. 1998 m Document *1008161. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation as assignee, by an assignment dated December 23. 1998 which was recorded on February 2. 1999 in Document *1024630. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-NINE THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY NINE and 40/100 dollars (S79.429 40). including interest at 7 500°□ per annum Under the power of sate contained in sate mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sate mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 00 p m . on April 1. 1999 Sa.d premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 22 of Middleville Downs Addition No 1 to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded m Liber 5 of Plats. Page 4 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Febiuary 18. 1999 Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *98065594 PROPERTY ADDRESS 302 Stadium Dr Mtedfevilte Ml 49333 (3/181 State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate Fife No. 99-22542-SE Estate of Nina M Wnght, deceased Social Se­ curity No 370-10-8753 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing will be held on March 10. 1999 at 10:15 am in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Micmgan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Hastings City Bank re­ questing Hastings City Bank be appointed repre­ sentative of Nma M Wright who Nttf at 729 East Grand. Hastings. Michigan and who died January 15. 1999 and requesting also the will of the de­ ceased dated May 20. 1982 be admitted to pro­ bate Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record February 12. 1999 ROBERT L BYINGTON (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Michigan 49058-0248 (616) 945-9557 Hastings City Bank 150 West Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (2/18) Its CONTAGIOUS!!! Ann landers Bad neighbor ‘Off my case' Dear Ann Landers: Six years ago. a 72year-old woman (I’ll call her “Lily") and lier 52-ycar-old boyfriend moved in next door. I brought over a carrot cake to wel­ Dear Ann Landers: I’m a 16-ycar-old girl who is a nervous wreck from getting yelled at. All I hear from morning till night is “Stop smoking. Get off the phone. Hang come them tn the neighborhood. Lily’s up your clothes. Do your homework. Clean comment was “We don't cat that junk." Since then. I have gone out of my way to be up your room ” How can I get them off my case? - Sick of Parents. Dear Sick: Stop smoking. Get off the phone. Hang up your clothes. Do your homework, and clean up your room. a good neighbor. I went to considerable ex­ pense to have several old trees removed be­ cause I thought it would help us get along better. The woman has never expressed any appreciation. Lily knowingly bought the lowest piece of property in the area because it was cheap, even though she was warned it might flood. She ignored all the warnings and. af­ ter the first flood, raised holy hell and ac­ cused the real estate agent of cheating her. The woman blames me for everything that goes wrong, including storms, gophers and excess dust. She has sworn at me. berated me, threatened me with lawsuits and physi­ cal harm, and sprayed my property with pesticides. Since she and her boyfriend Free the sick Dear Ann Landers: I was interested in the letter from “Grieving Mom in Sacra­ mento,” whose mentally ill daughter died of alcoholism. The mother complained about the lack of services for those who arc seri­ ously ill and won’t reach out for help. There used to be assistance for such people through the state mental hospitals. Then, years. - Somewhere in California. Dear California: Your nutty neighbor is toxic Avoid her. If she continues to behave in a bizarre manner, get a lawyer. This someone got the bright idea that the civil liberties of these people were being vio­ lated, so now, we have mentally ill homeless people. I’m all for civil liberties, but let’s get real. Ann. Mentally ill people cannot be left to treat themselves. They wind up as prey on the streets. Perhaps there should be less re­ strictive places for those with mental health problems so they could receive support and treatment and have a chance at a real life. Common Sense in the United States. Dear U.S.: Thanks for a good letter. Un­ fortunately, “common sense” is not so com­ mon. Keep reading for more on this subject: woman needs to be reined in. and you will need a no-nonsense attorney to do it. The sooner the better. Take medication moved in, the neighborhood has lost four cats, one of which 1 found dead in my dri­ veway the day they left for a vacation. I have enough documentation to file a re­ straining order, but as a single woman. J hesitate to do so for fear of even more trou­ ble from this nutty neighbor. Please don’t tell me to move. I’ve been there for 13 Avoid rift Dear Ann Landers: My family recently attended the wedding of my husband^ 23- ycar-old son. We were not asked to con­ tribute financially, and since the couple had been living together for a long time, we did not feel obligated to pay for the wedding. We gave them a generous check and bought them some kitchen appliances. As wc left the reception, my husband’s ex-wife handed him a bill for “our share of the wedding expenses ’’ I was shocked. My husband says wc should just write a check and get it over with. I say, “No way.” Wc should have been told ahead of time that we were expected to pay half. It would have made a difference in the gift wc gave the couple. I don’t feel that wc should pay it. My husband disagrees. What do you say. Ann? - Stung in Phoenix. Dear Stung: Of course you should have been told in advance mat you were expected to share in the cost of the wedding. Unfor­ tunately. you were not told, but the classy thing to do is to pay’’your portion’’ anyway. If you refuse, it will poison the atmosphere for all time and probably make life uncom­ fortable for the newlyweds. A year from now, you won’t miss the money, and you will feel good about having avoided a pos­ sible rift in the family. Repeat advice Dear Ann Landers: I have been saving this column for many years. Will you please repeat it? A new generation needs to sec it. - Longtime Reader in Harrisburg, Pa. Dear Harrisburg: Here’s the repeat for the “new generation.” They will probably ig­ nore it, just like the old generation. Dear Ann Landers: I read the letter from “Grieving Mom.” whose mentally ill daughter could not get the help she needed to recover from her alcoholism It is time to re-examine the issue of personal freedom and mental illness. My brother is schizophrenic and has had this problem for over 20 years. He has been in and out of hospitals and recently was solution to this dilemma? - Sad Sister in N.C. Dear Sister: I do not know the answer. Schizophrenics should accept the fact that there is no "cure." but in most cases, they can live a normal life if they stay on their medication and get checked by a doctor pe­ riodically. Those who arc dependable enough to do this should be* left alone. The problem is. as you said, the person who feels perfectly normal stops taking the med­ ication and runs into trouble - paranoia, hallucinations and anxiety attacks. Perhaps it is time the government inter­ vened for the good of those who cannot care for themselves. Allowing loved ones to commit mentally ill family members to res­ idences where medication is monitored un­ der the supervision of trained personnel may be the solution. < Two services? Dear Ann Landers: My Hance and I have decided to get married in Hawaii with immediate family and a few friends attend­ ing. To my delight, my best girlfriend and her husband have decided to accompany us. She has mentioned that she and her hus­ band would like to renew their vows while there. I do not know if she intends to have her “renewal" the same day as our marriage. I love her dearly and am delighted that she will be attending our wedding. However. ■ I’m not interested in having her horn in on > our wedding ceremony. Please, Ann, tell me > how to handle ^iis. - Befuddled Bride. । Dear Fud.: You must be very explicit, about your wishes Tell your friend you, want very much to attend her renewal scr-। vice, but it won’t be possible if she chooses s to have it on the same day as your wedding. Your fiance should give the same messagej to her husband to make double sure there’s t no mix-up. Happy hula, honey. . Have trouble sleeping at night and don V f want to get involved in a novel? "A Codec-, tion ofMy Favorite Gems ofthe Day " is the . perfect bed-stand mete. Send a self-ad-1 dressed, long, business-size envelope and a, placed in an apartment with limited super­ vision of his daily activities. The problem is his medication. When he lakes it. he func­ tions well. Unfortunately, when he is func­ tioning well, he thinks he no longer needs his medication and stops taking it. This check or money order for $5.25 (this in-1 eludes postage and handling) to: Coffee-*', tion. c/o Ann Landers, RO Bax 11562/ Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (in Canada.' starts a downward spiral with which wc arc all too familiar. The results are disastrous. My brother will probably fold out this ators Syndicate web page at www.cre-l ators.com. j Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc.: $6.25). Tofind out more about Ann Landers \ and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ——4 BOY. Jacob Steven Baldry. bom at Spec­ trum Health in Grand Rapids on Feb. 3. 1999 at 5:04 p.m. to Josh and Stacie Baldry of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Brittney Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 5, 1999 at 5:51 p.m. to Rose Kirby of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. 5 ozs. BOY, Tyler James, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Feb. 3, 1999 at 6:32 p.m. to Theda Koffroth and James Slagel of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Travis Ryan, bom at Pennock Hospi- > tai on Feb. 8, 1999 at 1:56 p.m. to Bobbie» Badillo (Kroger) of Sunfield. Weighing 11 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. I GIRL, Kianna Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos-i pital on Feb. 5. 1999 at 8:22 a.m. toMichelle Coe and Curtiss Vanier of Hast- . ings. Weighing 7 lbs. II 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 • inches long. » GIRL, Jennifer Voogd and Todd Kingma arc pleased to announce tlr birth of their daughter Morgan Paige Kingma. Morgan was bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 7. 1999 at 11:25 p.m. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 22 inches long. LEGAL NOTICE Before Attempting the Maze of Buying a Home, attend our free homebuyer's workshop Whether you're a first-time buyer or a home owner ready to move up, learn from a team of professionals about: • Finding and buying the right home • Purchasing with a low or no down payment Join us on Thursday, March 4, 1999, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at our office at 629 IF State Street. Hastings This homebuyer's workshop is free, but space is limned and reservations are required Call <616) A I Sj/TR FFT 945-9561. Ext 145 today lo reserve your place lvlrti£y 1 1X1212 1 ■il Member FDIC J bank with SAVINGS BANK lure in mind STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY JUDICIAL DISTRICT BARRY JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 220 W Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 948-4814 ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION Case No 99-80-DM Plaintiff Zachery Scott 603 W High Street Hastings. Ml 49058 v Defendant Kimberly Gail Scott Plaintiff's Attorney In pro per IT IS ORDERED: You are being sued by plaintiff tn this court to dissolve the marriage between Zachery Scott and yourself You must tile your answer or take other action permitted by law m this court at the court address above on or before March 11 1999 If you fail to do so a default judgment may be en­ tered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case A copy of this order shall be published once each week m The Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks and proof of publication shall be fifed in this court Zachery Scott shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse at 220 W State Street Hastings Ml 49058 lor three continuous weeks and shall file proof of posting in this court A copy of this order shall be sent to Kimberly G Scott at the last known address by registered mail return receipt requested before the last week of posting and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court Dated 2/5/99 Judge James h Fisher (3-4) BOARD POSITIONS Barry County is soliciting applications for representatives from the following areas to serve on the new County-wide Economic Development Alliance Board * * * * Agriculture Industry Financial Institutions Utility Companies All representatives will be appointed by the County Board of Commissioners. Application forms may be obtained from the County Administrator's office located on the third floor of the County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. To receive an application by mail, call the County Administrator’s Office at (616) 948-4891. Applications must be submitted by March 5, 1999. 1 ' I I . �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 18, 1999 Colts escape Panther scare Delton Kellogg Coach Jim Hogoboom called his squad's effort Tuesday against Comstock a confidence builder in a trying on Bowers." Hogoboom explained. "He is starting to play marc physical without fouling." Tlie Colts' roster included Bowers. 6-7 DeJuan VanHorn. 6-1 Nick CarlinVoight. 6-4 Mike Giddings and 5-11 leading scorer Liron Braxton. Braxton missed Tuesday’s non-league contest, bu Giddings scored 18 and Carlin-Voigh. week that includes tliree tough battles. I'he Panthers lost lo a talented team of Colts 67-59, but make no mistake about il, it was a hard won bailie "This is a game dial wc can gain some confidence from," Hogoboom said. "Our guys did a great job." Dcilon Kellogg kepi lhe pace slow in the first half and provided some stingy defense to make it 23-22 Colts al die high 23 points, scuoped in another score with 33 seconds left lo keep the Colt advantage al a five-point margin, 62-57. added 16 Comstock. now 12-4. beat top­ ranked Allegan in Wolverine Conference hoop action last Friday. Still, Comstock's size was a lough match for Dcilon Kellogg. "Our third guard was having lo guard a player 6-3 or 6-4.” Hogoboom said. Delton Kellogg gave Comstock all it half. Kyle Matteson scored 5 of Delton's 9 points tn die first quarter, while Denny Bourdo collected 6 markers in the second quarter, in which the home team tallied 13. Substitutions also kept lhe Panthers in lhe game during die first two quarters as Hogoboom made sure that energy remained a constant on lhe floor by keeping his athletes rested. Bourdo not only ended widi 13 points, but played some great defense on Comstock's 6-6 Jon Bowers. Bowers finished with 16 points, but il was hard- could wish for and more. After a 24-13 Coll third quarter, die host Panthers and die House of Pain came alive in lhe final eight minutes The maaion. while and silver scored 24 points in the fourth and were within five points (56-51) with roughly two minutes to play. A Robert Boyle jumper with 2:02 remaining made it 56-51 Comstock and the lead remained at five. 60-55. when Kyle Matteson connected for a three-point earned. and lie managed just one point in tlie fourth quarter. "I'm very pleased with Denny's defense play al the 1:02 mark. Matteson, who finished with a game- Delton's Denny Bourdo (34) bangs with Comstock's Matt Whitfield for a rebound. Comstock, however, tallied five of die last seven points. In the fourth quarter, he Colts attempted 19 free throws and made 13. "If we shoot die ball just a little belter, we win that game." Hogoboom said. "I was pleased that wc didn't turn the ball over.” The lough week continued Wednesday for 5-10 Delton Kellogg with a home game versus Hastings. The week concludes Friday at home again against KVA foe Paw Paw Kyle Matteson (24) leans and puts up a shot between three defender's as Delton gave Comstock a real contest on Tuesday. The kids want to play these games.” Hogoboom explained. 'It provides them with a chance to improve al the end of die y&*' . Panther Pride... The Delton Kellogg High School cheerleaders took center court at halftime of Tuesday's non-league varsity basketball game against Comstock. The home team's enthusiasm was at a full tilt as the cheerleaders and students — many members of the House of Pain — watched as the Panthers nearly knocked off a very talented Colt squad. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Panther guard Mike Kammeraad (30) drives baseline in Tuesday's hoop battle with the Colts. Viking grapplers settle for third in Capital Circuit GIVING & RECEIVING Yen. sou read it nght Wc meant giving and receiving That il what being a nursing Militant is ail about at Thomapplc Manor Fur giving excellent, quality care lo the residents here, employees The Board of Review will meet on March 2. I999. in the office of the Supervisor al Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, to organize and review the Assessment Roll PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND ( HARTER TOWNSHIP HALL. 246I Heath Road. Hastings on: MARCH 8.1999 MARCH 9.1999 9:00 AM lo Noon LOO PM to 4:00 PM receive not only a compciitn e wage and benefit package, but also valuable friendships with co-worken and residents. However, nursing is not the field for everyone You must have lhe patience, dependability, and courteous nature that it takes to get lhe job done - the nght way If you think this could be you. we arc offering a training claxs beginning March 10th and ending on March 25<h (Taxi is not in session on the weekends, and lhe first 6 days run from X am lo 4 pm. with lhe last 5 days being held from 6 30 am to 2 30 pm Starting rate of pay is S7 8I per b««ir with medical'dental benefits available, as well as lacati.m and illness benefits To apply for this class, come lo I homapidc Manor to fill ,9W 9:00 AM to Noon 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. MI 49058 F.OE PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS K)R 1998 CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER Agriculture 47.979 1.0423 Commercial 47.049 1.0629 Industrial 50.009 1 0000 . 46.439 1.0723 ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF MEETING Robert M Edwards. Supervisor RI TLAND CH ARTER I OWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road The Assyria Township board of Review will meet at the township hall. 8060 Tasker Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 on March 2nd at 7:00 p.m to orga­ nize and receive the rolls. The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the township hall. 8060 Tasker Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 on March 8th and March 9th from 9:00 a m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m on March 11th to hear protest. The Assyria Township Board will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or pub­ lic hearing upon 7 days notice to the Assyria Township Board Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Assyria Township Board by writing or calling the following: Dena Miller. 10570 M-66. Nashville, Michigan 49073. 616-758­ 3410. Hastings. Ml 49058-9725 (6161948-2194 Mike Boles, Supervisor -0- Personal -0- ‘ ^ornapplc THORNAPPLE MANOR Also, an) other days deemed necessary lo equalize the Assessment Roll. Developmental 1.akewood's wrestlers finished fourth at last Saturday’s Capital Circuit Tournament. Tlie Vikings scored 116 points Eaton Rapids was first with 169, out .in application and schedule an interview before March 4th. 1:00 AM to 4:00 PM Residential Robert Boyle (20) drives past Ryan Hamet (12) in prep varsity basketball action : Tuesday at Delton Kellogg High School. -04b The atxn e ratios and multipliers do not mean that c\ cry parcel will receive the same. If you ha\e purchased property it will be assessed al 509 of market xalue. If you ha\e improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will a I mi reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will coned the assessment of such property as will, in their judgement, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal Charlotte second with 128 and Mason Vcitdi said. The Vikings' lone weight class champion was IMnch Wildman at 140. । Wildman beat Eaton Rapids' Matt 1 Chapman with a 4-3 decision in the । finals. I Tony I (aimer achieved a second place * RN’s/LPN’s for the blue and while at 152.1 larmer lost lo Eaton Rapids Josh Wright in the final Wc currently have full and part-time openings. Prefer candidates with LTC experience. II inter­ ested. submit a complete application with attached resume to the Director of Nursing. round (Mi a technical fall. Phil Plowman (112). Ron Wicrckz (160) and Jarrod LaRochc (171) came away with thirds Caleb Tcrpstra (130). Aaron Stahl (103), Matt VanDorp (125) and Jeremiah Thomas (145) managed fourths . Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE S$S$S$S$S$$S$SSS$S$S2 : CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT ! I MINI-GRANTS | o. The Child Abuse Prevention S £ Council of Barry County is seeking S . mini-grant applicants for programs designed . to prevent child abuse and/or neglect for •» children of any age in Barry County. ° •« Grants totaling $14,300 are available. o “ Applications are available through Barbara i Wright at 948-3264. The submission = “ deadline is March 8. 1999. ” o c »— *** I was third with 120. "I thought we did real well with the > way we pared up." I^akewood Coach Bob f } 1 M.S. spikers win openers Hastings Middle School's seventh grade volleyball team won its first match last week against Grandville. 15-5, 15-5 and 11-15 Notching aces were Carmen Desvoignes. Danielle Drumm. Melissa Boren and I leather Matliiews. Big digs were executed by Desvoignes, Lisa Noteboom, Margo CooUm, Megan 1 McGandy. Julie Cole, Boren and Erica Davis. The eighth grade A spikers also won versus Grandville. 15-3, 16-14 and 11-15. Erin Fish was die lop scorer for the eighth grade spikers with 12 points, while Niki Noteboom excelled in lhe team's offensive attack �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 18. 1999 - Page 11 Hastings’ hoopsters stumble against tall Zeeland team The highest of highs and the lowest of lows. After defeating l-ast (inmd Rapids by an outstanding 71-40 score Feb. 9, Hastings could not come close to equaling that effort last Friday in a 52-43 home loss It’s tournament time for BCC’s basketball team Hie Barry (’ounty Christian eagers arc seeded No. 1 heading into this weekend's tournament in Sparta and hope lo remain m that position when die event is concluded. Last week, tlx.* Eagles went 1-1 to move its record lo 11 -1 BCC lost to Covenant 65-61 Feb. 8. but rebounded with a 71-68 triumph over Alamo Christian. Covenant won its contest versus BCC by making its free throws down the stretch. The Eagies held a 28-19 advantage early, but Covenant charged back and BCC committed some costly versus Zeeland I'he Saxons fell behind 29-21 at lhe half and never were able to gel its offense into full gear On the other hand. Zeeland was a mighty tall opponent to topple. The Chix. a team that includes eight players 6-2 or taller, ended up sweeping the season scries against the blue and gold. It was not the best of performances for Coach Don Schils' Saxons. "We’ve lasted die highest high and now we have had our lowest point of the season/ Schils said following the loss. "I still think we’re a pretty good basketball team, but Zeeland is also a very gcxxi team. Their size gives us a lol of turnovers. "They (Covenant) are a lough shixiting team and are also well coached." BCC Coach John Price said. The victory over Alamo was especially sweet since BCC lost lo dial squad in the ACSI tournament finals a year ago. Many BCC fans cheered its team along, including a few of the alumni athletes. "Wc played without two of our difficulties." Trailing by eight points at the intermission, Hastings fell further behind ;uid then came back to take lhe lead. Zeeland's advantage was up lo 10 points. 31-21. with 6:03 remaining in tlie third quarter before Hastings went on a 13-2 run that put them ahead, 34-33, al starters and were still able to pound inside on diem." Price explained. Josh Lamphere took control of the lhe 3:02 mark. contest in die fourth quarter, finishing widi a season-high 33 markers. “1 still think that were a pretty good basketball team, but Zeeland is also a very good team." - Hastings coach Don Schils • markers. Ihc Chix outscored the Saxons 16-7 in the final eight minutes to win by the nine-point margin. The closest lhe Saxons came within the final minutes was diree points, 46-43, with a Tyson Walther scoop with 1:45 to play. tlircc-pointcr (33-32 at 3:32) and a Steve Storrs steal that led to a score by Jim Storms (34-33 al 3:02). Tlie third quarter Charlie Kleinhekscl tallied 12 of his game-high 19 points for Zeeland in the fourth quarter. He finished die game with three, 3-pointcrs and was 4-for-5 from the ended with a tic score, 36-36. The Hastings' run was impressive, but the team was unable to keep up that pace line. His first points in die fourth quarter yj lhe rest of die way. w "It took so much energy, it was just an ni uphill battle and some of dial was die 10­ 0 run," Schils said. "Zeeland got the rebounds, (but) we tried to battle them down low." Steve Storrs (22) drives baseline against a Zeeland defender during last Friday’s hoop contest at Hastings High School. Bowne ended up with 14 points, while teammate Adam Whitney added 9 gave Zeeland a 39-36 lead, an advantage it would never loose. Hastings (10-4 overall and 6-4 in the O-K While) played a non-conference game at Delton Kellogg Wednesday and will travel to Forest Hills Central Friday. Saxon lifter determined in efforts at championships > Adam Branch has always been 1 determined to accomplish what he sets out to do. and he doesn't allow obstacles ’ to slop him. Hull's why when the Hastings native • recently set out to see how good of a ’ power lifter lie could be. lie opted to make some weighted goals. And lie didn't disappoint himself, his family or the coaches who helped to Bill Ferris, a Delton Kellogg adilctc and brother of Rollie Ferris, also participated in the muscle-building endeavor which requires one to only move their arms, lhe bar and nothing else. Rollie Ferris’ enthusiasm for Branch’s accomplishment at Lowell was a very special moment for die teacher and his prize student. "Rollie went nuts," Branch said. "I saw him jumping around... I saw it." As for Brach's next goal, it certainly won't be a small one. "I would like lo bench 300 by die lime I'm a junior," stated Branch. possibly face them in the finals." Price said. "(Still) we have to gel through two lough teams in our bracket to earn the right to play them in die finals. Hopefully, we will have Rob Sluut and Adam Winegar back few this weekend." During die last diree years. BCC’s program has gone 38-7 under Price. Tony Ro/ema and Dale Thompson are Eagle eagers who have played for the program in all three years. But. there arc others, like 6-4 post man Coilin Randall, who also put fear in the eye’s of the Eagles' opponents. ’Teams will be aiming after Collin like diey liave been ail year." Price said. "A big key is keeping Collin in lhe game We are excited about playing this weekend in the tournament and representing the school, our dedicated fans and all of Barry County." District wrestling continues al Hastings High School and Delton High School Saturday. Following Wednesday night's team districts, individuals will test their mat skills at the local schools Saturday lo see who will move on to die next round of regionals. Wrestling at Hastings Wednesday were lhe host Saxons, lhe Middleville Trojans and the Wayland Union Wildcats. Hastings entered districts with a number of grapplers with records of .500 or better. That list includes Greg Seeber (27-2 at 1030. Sam Stafford (19-8 at 130), Jeremy Bishop (8-7 at 130), Mike Nystrom (12-12 at 135), Jesse McKenzie (8-4 at 145), Mike Lipstraw (22-5 al 152). Robb Lee (18-3 at 160), Luke Noteboom (16-7 at 160). Bill Blair (33-2 at 171). Don Smith (20-2 at 189), Mike Pursell (13-4 at 189). John Kieffer (16-10 at 215) and Gabe McCarty (25-8 at 275). lhe Saxons were third at last Saturday's O-K White Tournament, finishing behind first place Forest Hills Central ana runner-up Lowell. Seeber. Noteboom and Smith were weight class champions, while Lee, Blair, and McCarty each took seconds. Finishing with thirds were Stafford. McKenzie and Pursell. Hastings Coach Mike Goggins said his team's performance was a good one considering who they wrestled against. "Overall. I was pleased with our performance." Goggins said. "Both Forest Hills Central and Lowell arc highly At 33-2, Hastings’ Bill Blair is one grappler anxiously awaiting Saturday's individual districts at Hastings High School. ranked teams." Blair suffered his second loss of tlie year to FHC’s Mike Stepanovich in a 4-2 overtime final. The Saxon star grappler was going after his third straight conference weight class championship. Tlie Saxons* junior varsity team led all others al its tournament. Winning weight class titles were Mark Peake. Mike Case, Lucas Waters. Paul Coscarelli, Joe Keller and Lucas Reaser. Chris Brown and Jake Friddlc earned seconds. Rob Baker ended up third and Patrick Stevens and R.J. Williams wound up with fourths. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING * motivate him in his lifting endeavors. Branch, a 16-year-old sophomore 1 athlete at Hastings High School, finished third in the 165-pound junibr varsity class at the recent Southwest Michigan Power Lifting Championship held at Lowell ' High Schtxil. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Heanng in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. March 1, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. to hear public comment regarding a request from Paul Huele to amend the requirements contained in Article VII, Planned Unit Development (PUD), for modification of the Meadow Stone (Hanover Village) P.U.D. and preliminary plat of the Meadow Stone Duplex Plat to allow construction of two additional duplex units (four additional dwelling units) within the Meadow Stone Duplex Plat. Like always. Branch did not know die ' word quit in his quest to succeed in the 1 Lowell competition. "He's really determined." mother Barb Branch explained. "Once, lie separated his ribs in a football game and came back lo play in the same game. He doesn't know 1 how to quit." • goes true to form. "If we win our first two. we could Wrestlers focused on districts Saxon Tony Bowne (14) scored 14 against the Chix. but the blue and gold's offense just wasn’t clicking in the O-K White defeat. Highlights during dial 13-2 spurt was a leaner by Tony Bowne (33-26 al 4:46). a Bowne steal dial ended with a Luke Warner score (33-29 at 3:48), a Bowne ■ Brian Chapman, who was playing his first game since breaking his leg in December, responded widi some big boards and eight valuable points BCC' and Alamo could face each other again if Saturday's tournament Legal description on said property is: The South 20.0 Acres of S 1/2 of the NE 1/4. Section 20. T3N. R8W. City of Hastings. Parry County. Michigan. Also the North 60 acres of the S 1/2 of the NE 1/4. oection 20. T3N. R8W, City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, except the East 40.0 rods thereof. Also Lot 13 and Lot 14 of Supervisor Glasgow s Addition to the City of Hastings as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 3. It was the first time Branch had ciwnpeted in such an event. A total of 410 1 lifters took part in lhe Lowell show and 12 were in Branch's junior varsity class. The only two lifters to pul up more than die Saxon jock came from lhe cast side of the stale. "For a first time. I was retd surprised." Branch said. "I was confident and I knew wluit I could do." Branch pul up 255 pounds at Lowell, but has since improved his personal best to 265. He has been lifting weights since die seventh grade and lhe proof of his dedication and determination is now paying off. A couple of Hastings High School football coaclics helped to spark Branch's interest in the power lifting sport. Assistant coach Rollie Ferris and head coach Jeff Keller lit the fire undemcadi him. Branch tixik it from there “Mr. Keller has taught me a lol," i Branch said. "Mr. Ferris, when I was Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for infor­ mation and or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. > lifting, gave me die confidence lo go out and do it. I said that I would give it a z shot." Branch works on his chest twice a week and continues to build his arms and legs . as well. He says lifting makes him "quicker, stronger and hcaJlliier." Another Saxon. Harold Lee, also competed at Lowell al finished diird in his benching class. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and senrices upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Adam Branch shows off the medal he earned at his first power lifting competition Branch captured a third at the Lowell High School event. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 18. 1999 Delton, KVA mat champs lhe KVA wrestling tournament went true to form as Delton, the regular season champions, also look first with a 1X5 team score. Mattawan finixltcd second with 164 and (iitlesburg-Augusta was third with 135. Delton received weight class championships from Nick Hannar al 160. Brandon Newington at 119 and Jason Siampfierat 145 Jeremie Coplin al 140, Travis Loofboro al 171, Jon Haneckou al 215 and Bill Ferris at 275 claimed second places for the manxm. white and silver But. (hose weren't all of the points gained by the KVA champs as Joel Crookston at 103, Jake Ottcif at 112, Gan Herbert at 125. Jon Heelhuis at 135, Dana Earl at 152 and Phil Schallhom al 1X9 all collected thirds. In other Saturday league tournaments, ' Maple Valley placed third al the league meet behind first place Olivet and Leslie. Randy Silsbee at 135. Jeff Rhoades at 140 and Chris Dunham al 152 collected firsts for lhe Lions, while Jon Kenyon al 130. Jamie Davis at 215 and Andy Adams at 275 were runners-up. Sometimes hard to find, but Hastings basebailer anxiously greatness exists in sports I inding greatness in sports can be challenging. but believe me »cru is some real great stuff out there I orget about the recent NBA lockout forget about Mike Tyson... forget about Dennis Rodman forget about Olympic scandals. Look for greatness and sports and you can lind it. Ixl’s start with Mike Utley. Utley was paralyzed seven years ago while playing in a Detroit Lions' game that I attended against the Rams. Some things you never forget and. for me. seeing such a monstrous man (6-6, 515 pounds) unable to move in a jammed, but totally silent Stiverdome, was one of those chilling moments I Itley walked for die first time since lhe accident on Monday with the help of current Lion Rob Frederickson and former Nl L playdr Bill Lewis Taking a couple steps was such a huge task for Utley, who vows to someday "walk off lhe Silverdomc turf from the exact spot where lie was injured." The quote that remains in my head mostly from Utley’s press conference Monday is the following which came from his response lo the doctors. He told them, and others, that he would walk again "It gives their new patients hope." Utley said "If you take hope away, if you take dreams away, you lose them forever. But it goes back to die person. If you're a champion before you gel hurt, you’re a jrliampion now. But you liave lo work at it. You have lo liave goals. 1 will never be number two. not today, not tomorrow, not ever. Why? Because I believe in myself." Utley's words could be used as inspiration by more than individuals who are injured or paralyzed. There's a lot dial can be achieved by those who believe they can. I’he mind can be a finer medicine than any pill, just ask an expert like Dave Jaspersc. I'm sure lie would agree with me. Utley's greatness goes Magic and they're hoping that the magic continues to play all the way through the madness of March. Jeff Gordon is another who has shed some greatness on the sports world recently. Gordon won Sunday's Daytona 500, acquiring the win with a pass that moved him past Rusty Wallace, closer to die checkered flag. The two-time Winston (’up champion not only won the big race, but showed his greatness with what he said afterward "Late in die race like dial, when you're making a charge, you lake every opportunity you can Thai's what I did" Gixdon said. "Brooke (Gordon's wife) and I talked about it a lot last nieht. I would have done il time and time again if I would have had to because it's the Daytona 500." ('hampions step up. or gear il up faster, when a championship is on lhe line and Gordon did just that. Greatness, however, can be found throughout the sports world and not just tn die big college :uid professional arenas John Beatty has been the sports information director al Western Michigan University for 30 years and 1999 will be his last call with die Broncos. On Wednesday. Beatty was honored al half of WMlFs mens basketball game with Ball Stale. I will miss Beatty in all of the WMU athletic venues, but 1 will especially be lost when football season roils around next fall and Beatty isn't there to bark out the play by play. Now dial's greatness. Kathy Beauregard is lhe sports information director at WMl I. and in her first year on die job she lias liad lo make some gutsy calls. But Beauregard's leadership has proven lo be that of champion. Beauregard, the sister of Hastings business women Deb Button, has guided WMU’s athletic department through expansion, construction, color alterations and program changes and her energy and enthusiasm never dwindle. much further than what can be found in the sports world. Thumbs up to Utley and Now dial’s greatness Or what about Cynthia Cooper, the to others who will not give up no matter what a certain circumstance may be or what others have to say. . Another fine example of greatness is die 1998-99 Michigan Stale University men's basketball team. I'he Spartans (23­ WNBA’s basketball player of the year Cooper won the award on die ESPY’s 4. 12-1 in lhe Big 10) have not only run Sclxxil. who I watched Tuesday al Delton Kellogg High School. Cooper lost his away widi this year's conference title, but have also climbed lo near die lop of die NCAA charts. Just ask the Purdue Boilermakers who were steam-rolled by lhe Spartans Tuesday 82-69. It was MSLFs 12th straight victory. A few weeks ago, a trash talking sports editor said the Spartans were NOT a legitimate top 10 college team. After viewing Coach Tom Izzo’s Spartics destroy Iowa al home Jan. 21 and after watching the green and white topple everybody else in the Big 10. I now can accept die fact that they are a legitimate NCAA Tournament contender. All-evcrything guard Mateen ('leaves, who was featured in a Feb. 15 Sports Illustrated feature that's worth reading, said the following about MSU’s victorious season. 'When it comes time to lay it on lhe line, you put everything behind you. It’s tough, but if you want lo separate yourself from die rest and be a special team, you've got to stay focused and be ready to play ." Again. Cleaves' words, like Utley's, can be used by more people than just athletes. MSU’s players and coaches believe they can achieve greatness and that’s a great first step. East Lansing has not seen such crazed hoop madness since awaits spring assignment Baseball lias always been a big part of Jason Markley's life, and he continues to find ways to stay in the game. I le played three years on die diamond al Hastings High School, two .years at Calvin College and recently was the freshman coach lor die baseball Saxons. . Markley even officiated from lime to lime Baseball is more than just a sport, or a hobby for the 23-year-old. Every time he’s around a diamond, il becomes his own field of dreams. That dream became even more vivid, as Markley soon will be up with lhe professionals. The local baseball expert recently attended a five-week umpiring camp in Daytona Beach and was al the top of lhe class. At the Harry Wendelstcdt School for I Jmpires. Markley received all As in areas such as aggressiveness, attitude and integrity. Out of 147 camp participants (including ones from Puerto Rico. Japan, Alaska and Canada), Markley had the eighth highest mark at the Daytona school. Still, he says it wasn't easy. "It was the toughest thing dial I liave ever been through." Markley explained. "Mentally, they were all over you and dicy decided who liad il and who didn't. Markley certainly liad il. Baseball topics dial Markley, and lhe others, studied included how to control a game (dirough an assimilated contest), drills and foundation (ball and strikes for example), area (such as balks) and calling a live game. He came away very impressed with the schixil and with its founder. Wendelstcdt. "He's the nicest guy I've ever met," Markley said. "He'll be a Hall of Famer. He even came up and worked with me one on one. It was die best staff in the world. Hiere were-seven Major League umpires <xi dial staff.’ Umpiring student. Jason Markley on right, stands by his teacher and schoo instructor. Harry Wendelstedt (Photo provided) His high marks in Daytona secured him a spot in a professional umpire training camp lo be held in Cocoa Beach. Ha. March 5-12. The week-long evaluation course will decide where Markley will call balls and strikes once the professional minor league baseball season opens. Fellow umpires who have helped Markley in his quest to become a Major League prospect include Mike Reilly and Mike VanFleet. Reilly, has been an American League umpire for nearly 20 years. VanHeet lias called ball games in the Midwest League and in AAA divisions. Both Reilly and VanFleet, who live in Battle ('reck, and, like Markley, realize that there is more to a game dian calling balls and strikes. "People don't realize all of die things," Markley said. "I know now die rule book inside and out; there's a lol more to it dian just hanging around." Markley almost went down to Wendclsledt's sdiool a vear ago. but opted to stay with lire Hastings program and Monday and dedicated her award to her mother who died two days previous. Or what about Trey Cooper, a basketball player at Comstock High father lo cancer a week ago and now continues to play for die ('oils, but plays for his team. That's greatness. save up for this season. Those who have assisted Markley in realizing his drcam include his parents, Brent and Cindy Markley, his girlfriend, Karen Rose, her parents, Ray and Mary Greatness is in sports, just like it is in any aspect of life. The only problem is sometimes you liave to weed through lhe garbage (we’re not talking 'bout Rodman here) before you can find it. MAC hoop teams jockey Rose, and his sister and brother-in-law, Doug and Dana DeVries. The DeVrieses drove lo Detroit widi Markley Jan. 3 for during die big snow storm and stayed overnight with him in the Metro Airport. Markley also gives a lot of credit for playoff positions: Both Western Michigan University and Central Michigan University arc jockeying for playoff positions for the upcoming womens league tournament. The luidy Broncos were upset by Kent State Tuesday 73-66. The WMU team is now 9-5 in die Mid-American Conference and 16-8 overall. Coach Ron Stewart's Lady Broncos had won five in a row before losing to die Golden Hashes, who have now won seven in a row. The Lady Chippewas of Central Michigan 1 Jnivcrsity entered the week 11­ 12 and 7-6. CMU hosted Bowling Green Wednesday and travel to Miami University on Saturday, (’enter Joni Daniels, of Lakewood High School and Lake Odessa, leads the te;im widi a 14.4 point per game norm and is averaging 6.2 rebounds Talk to you soon. Jason Markley, after successfully completing his first course, will now attend a training camp for umpires in Cocoa Beach. Fla. March 5-12. his baseball background lo instructors such as former Hastings varsity coach Jeff Simpson. "Simpson and 1 have a great relationship," Markley said. "He has taught me a lol as player, such as mental toughness. My big thing has always been that everybody can hustle and play hard, but you must establish a good work ethic. (The philosophy) do those diings and good diings will come to you." Markley's work ethic, and background in baseball, has allowed him lo achieve what he set out to do. "I'm very confident,” Markley said of Kids dream of report cards like this at school, but Jason Markley received his good grades at the Harry Wendelstedt School for Umpires His grades will help him to pursue his dream of becoming a professional umpire his upcoming professional assignment. "No matter what imppens. I know I can do it." Hastings will be the site of cheerleading regionals March 6. ample room for everything and that everything runs smoothly," Hubbell said. Hubbell said she was sliockcd when she found out that she liad been iximinalcd by Valley State I University. Scheduled lo compete al the Hastings’ regional are area teams like Lowell. Grand Rapids Union, ('oldwater. Portland and some pretty impressive resumes. Tlie Saxons have finished third three times Uiis season at competitions held at Grand Rapids Union. St. Johns and Caledonia high sclxxils. Tlie I.ady Vikings of I^kewood were champions at both lhe St. Johns and Caledonia competitions. A warmup for the regional event will be this Saturday's Cheer Classic at DeWitt High School Both Hastings and I -akewoixl are expected lo attend and botli arc looking to improve their cheers. "We condition constantly and are constantly looking to improve our stunts." Hubbell said. Hubbell says scheduling for the 14-kewixxl Both of the Barry ( ounty programs, Hastings and Lakewixxl. come in with regional is going well with the top aims being space and overall performance. "We want to make sure that wc liave squads will perform al 1 p.m. Cost to attend die cheerleading event is S3. Not only will Hastings' cheerleaders be candidates lor top honors at the March 6 Michigan Cheerleading Coaches AsMK'iation regional, they also will be the host squad Hastings High School will be the site of lhe Division H regional that will feature 16 Class A. B. C and D schools. lhe event will include (wo rounds of competition and the top finishers will gain splits at State, according to Hastings Coach Amy Hubbell, lhe State finals will be held again this year al Saginaw Jeff Gordon, alongside his wife Brooke, showed greatness Sunday by winning at the Daytona International Speedway. (Photo provided) tlie MCCA lo be the event’s site director. Still, she lixiks forward to lhe big challenge Hubbell's Saxon diecrleaders also hope lo be up lo the challenge Hastings' varsity team consists of one senior, four juniors, six sophomores and one freshman. "Our next genii is to clean up our stunts and make sure dial everything is precise," Hubbell said. "Precision and leadership." lhe B and D teams will compete at 10:30 a m March 6 and lhe A and C �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 18 1999 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES: From Time to Time... MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE A look back at Castleton Township the following 10 years, served in many oth­ er offices, such as Highway Commissioner. Director of the Poor, Justice of the Peace. Politically he belonged to the Whig party and became a Republican wher, ’hat party was formed. On July 4. 1842, the Castleton Post Office was established with Seth Davis as the first postmaster. The second postmaster was Sheldon Whitcomb and the third post­ master was Lorenzo Mudge. The post office was changed lo Barryvillc on Dec. 22. 1857, and was closed on March 7. 1873. William P. Wilkinson was the second set­ tler lo arrive in Castleton Township, arriv­ ing from Vermontville. Eaton County an J Lorenzo Mudge, credited with being the first settler in Castleton Township. Barry County. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Castleton Township was named by William Wilkinson for his native town of Castleton. Vt.. after he came to Barry County. Castleton Township was a part of Hastings, until 1842. It had first been a part of the civil township of Barry and then of Hastings and on Feb. 16. 1842. by an act of legislature, was recorded as a separate township. Before 1837. Castleton Township, which has a portion of Thomapplc Lake. Mud Lake, Mud Creek. High Bank Creek and the Thomapplc River flowing through it. was occupied by a large number of Ameri­ can Indians, who camped beside (he lakes, used the rivers for highways and fished the rivers and lakes and hunted the heavy forested areas of the township, made maple sugar in the spring. These woodland Indians lived in wigwams, traveled down the Thornapplc River and up Lake Michigan to Mackinaw in the •summer months, coming south again lo winter along the Thomapplc River. The first land taken in the area, that was to become Castleton Township was often purchased for speculation purposes and resold to persons who wanted to settle in the area. In 1835. JJ1. Hatch purchased an 80-acrc plot on Section No. 29. Junius Hop­ kins purchased 160 acres on Section No. 30. Lucius Barnes purchased an NO acre stand on Section No. 36 also in 1835. In 1836, there were over two dozen per­ sons purchasing the land. Some of these landowners were James C. Lord, 400 acres on Section No. I; CJ. Lawrence. 320 acres on Section No. 17; Darwin Andrews, 160 acres on Section No. 21; Ichabod Clark. 160 acres on Section No. 25; R. Hunger­ ford, 80 acres on Section No. 25; M.C. Pen­ niman. 16 acres on Section No. 25 and 80 acres on Section No. 36; Horace Butler. 160 acres on Section No. 26 and 320 acres on Section No. 36; William F. Clark. 160 acres on No. 26 and 80 acres on Section No. 27; N.C. Divine. 80 acres on Section No. 28; W.A. Divine, 80 acres on Section No. 28; Porter Phelps. I<M> acres on Section No. 28; E. Seeley. 80 acres on Section No. jO and 320 acres on Section No. 32; A.L. Hayes, 240 acres on Section No. 3 i; Joseph Allen, 80 acres on Section No. 31; Thomas White, 80 acres on Section No. 32; W.W. White. 80 crcs on Section No. 32; James Meacham, 60 acres on Section 33; S. M. Allen. 160 crcs on Section No. 33; Charles Divine. 60 acres, on Section No. 33; William W. 'oil. 640 acres on Section No. 34; J.R. Petibone, 80 acres on Section No. 35 and 80 icres on Section No 36; Alfred Warren. 60 acres on Section No. 35. Section No. 16 was allocated as school and. which was true of all the townships in he beginning. Tlie taxes from these lands vas to go for financing the township school ystem. In 1837, there were 67 land purchases nadc in the area that would become Castleon Township in 1842 and the chopping ixcs were busy clearing the forest to make ircas for growing food and cutting logs to >uild shelters for the people coming and the mimals which they brought w ith them. Ebcnezcr Seeley liad purchased 640 acres n 1836. half of which was on Section No. 12. This part of the land was divided ictwccn Lorenzo Mudge. Kenyon Mead md Ansel Seeley. Lorenzo Mudge had been born in Ply- nouth. Windsor County. Vt.. on Dec 26. 809. the son of John Mudge, who was a halive of Massachusetts ; Lorenzo Mudge, who was a native of the ftatc of Vermont, had moved in 1821. to Royalton. Niagara County. New York state, jvhcrc he received a common school educa­ tion. He married Emelinc Seeley, the daughter of Justin and Betsy Seeley, in June 6f 1834. He became the first sc .tier in w hat is now known as Castleton Township. He purchased the southeast quarter of Section Ruth K. Hyde Mudge, second wife of Lorenzo Mudge. She was the daughtei of Eliphalet Hyde, one of the early set­ tlers of Hastings Township. No. 32 from Ebcnezcr Seeley, his brother­ in-law and brought his family, his wife, two sons. Royal and Justice and their hired man, arriving in w hat is now Maple Grove Town­ ship al lhe residence of Eli Lapham on a Monday night, Sept 18. 1837. Mr Lap­ ham had just built a house and the Mudges were put up in a shanty from which the Laphams had just moved out. Here the road ended and there was nothing but wilderness between Laphams and the acreage being sought out by Mr. Mudge. The next step was to open a roadway from the Lapham place to their acreage in Castleton Township This meant cutting down trees and clearing away the brush, laying logs through the marshes for a road­ way, over which they could move their belongings to their new home site. When they arrived al their land on Sec­ tion 32, they found it occupied by three wigwams where the Indians camped during the sugar season. Mr. Mudge removed their sugar making equipment from one of the wigwams and moved into it while he built a log cabin for his family. The Indians had been away for the summer, but returned shortly after the Mudge family arrived and were a bit indignant about the intrusion. However. Mr. Mudge won them over, noting that he would be moving into his own house as quickly as possible, and he did as he said he would assuring them that they would receive fair treatment from him and his family. The Indians became friends with the Mudge family, exchanging goods and often exchanging social visits. The Mudge family got along well with their Indian neighbors and C|en their fond­ ness of whiskey was of minor annoyance. When they were on a drinking binge, they always kept one Indian male in the parly who stayed cold sober lo maintain order, son of a designated driver so to speak. And we thought that wc invented this concept! Lorenzo built a one story log building at first and added a second story later when other settlers arrived and there was enough help to raise the second story. This was a primitive dwelling, with a roof of shakes, floor of hewed logs, a chimney of slicks and one window, which they had brought from the cast, that did let in a little light. Mrs. Mudge didn’t sec another white woman for a period of eight months until other settlers entered the area. Cordcilia Mudge was the fiist white child born in the town, born on May 5. 1838. The first religious service in Castleton Town­ ship was held at the Mudge home, conduct­ ed by Elder Bush. News of another settler was brought to Mr. Mudge by an Indian during the mid­ winter season. The settler. Dimmick Bennet and his family had arrived and settled north of the Thomapplc River. Lorenzo went to visit this new settler as soon as he could. Dimmick Bennet was a native of Brock-* port. N.Y.. He had come to Calhoun Coun­ ty. coming to Barry County. Castleton Township, in the winter of 1838 In the spring of ’hat year he erected a log house on Section No. 26. on an 80-acre tract of land. The Mudge family had a cow. an ox team and a small store of provisions The Mudge sons wore buckskin clothing purchased from the Indians, as clothing was very hard to come by in this wilderness at this time The family worked very hard to clear their Find so that they could raise some food crops for themselves and their animals. Emelinc Seeley Mudge died at age 31 on Dec. 15. 1843. Mr Mudge then married Ruth H. Hyde, on June 17. 1844 She was the daughter of Eliphant Hyde, an early set­ tler of Hastings Township. Lorenzo Mudge died on April 24. 1882. and Ruth, who was born on May 10. 1818. died on Jan. 12. 1913 They arc all buned in Barryv die Cemetery. Mr. Mudge was active in community life, serving on the first grand jury of Barry County, served as the first treasurer after the township was organized in 1842. and in settling on Section No. 25 in the winter of 1837. Because of the near lack of roads, the first two settlers rarely saw each other, as traveling was very difficult. Mr. Wilkinson look in the family of Dimmick Bennet while he was building shelter on his own land. In the spring of 1838. William Wilkerson gave shelter lo William Cross, who stayed there during lhe spring and summer, while he prepared a home for his family on his land. James C. Clapp had purchased land on Section No. 25 and on Section No. 26. but he didn't locate on his purchases. The first log school was located on Sec­ tion No. 32. The first teacher was Ellen Gilbert. Her students were one Mead child, two Mudge children, two’Seeley children and four Davis children. It was known as the Mudge School at this time. H.U. Shel­ don, Lorenzo Mudge and Oliver Barry were the school inspectors in 1843. Ansel Seeley came to Castleton Town­ ship from Niagara County. N.Y.. settling on the land Ebcnezcr had purchased in 1836 on Section No. 32. He came into the town­ ship by the way of Battle Creek, following an Indian trail. He and his family stayed at the home of his brother-in-law. Lorenzo Mudge, and built a log shanty for them to live in. Mr. Mudge helped him with the building of this shanty. They made ropes from elm bark to help with the hoisting up of the logs. ., Mr. Seeley had brought a pair of small Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael J Keitey A Married Man. to Mortgage Plus of Kalamazoo Inc mort­ gagee. dated August 15 1997 and recorded Sep­ tember 10. 1997 by Instrument Number 1001404 Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee by an assignment dated No­ vember 10. 1997 and recorded on July 24 1998 by Instrument Number 1015526. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Nine and 60/100 Dollars ($61,259.60) including interest at the rate of 11 83% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage wtll be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public v~'due at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p m on March 25. 1999 The premises are located m the City of Hast­ ings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot John bchty's First Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from »he date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated: February 11. 1959 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. As Assignee 3001 West &g Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 Ate No 189 0143 (3711) Synopsis BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting February 2. 1999 Meetmg called to order at 7 30 p m ROLL CALL All Board members present Sev­ eral guests Minutes of Jan 5. 1999 meeting were ap­ proved and placed on file Treasurer report for penod 10 presented to each member and placed on file Tax Settlement #3 accepted for S452.220 69 Authorized February bills lor $6,787 69 Meetings adjourned at 9 12 p m Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Richard Barnum. Supervisor (2/18) windows to let in light, but the doorway was covered w-ith a blanket. The Indians helped the settlers with meat and other provisions. They were experts at dressing out deer hides, from which sturdy and serviceable Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds February! 9th, 20th and 21 st W Come and choose from the finest hand-crafted Folk Art Reproductions. Country Furniture, Floral Arrangements. Pottery. Culinary Detighls plus much more FRI. 4P-9P ♦ SAT. 9A-5P ♦ SUN. 11A-4P )«vV. S4 00 Aduits •Chit’d’on (2 • $2 0C DIRECTIONS FOR KALAMAZOO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS: Coming from the East or West, take i-94 to Exit #80 (Sprinkle Road). Go North approximately 3 mites to Lake Street. and Kenyon Mead. This was about 1841­ 1842. In August of 1842, Cephas Smith sur­ veyed a road four rods in width, beginning at the southwest comer of Section No. 26. running north to the southeast comer of Section No. 15. Another road surveyed by Ccphus Smith in August 1842, began at the southwest comer of Section No. 24 and ran north to the northwest corner of Section No 24. Roads continued to be surveyed and built as they were needed. By the 1850s. every section in Castleton Township had a pioneer working on clearing the land with roads, some barely trails, following their progress. (Mon? about the settling oj Castleton Township next week) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent s Estate Fite No 99-22541-SE Estate of LEONARDA K TREIB DECEASED Social Security No 370-10-8242 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing will be held on March 10 1999 at 9 30 a m in the probate courtroom Pro­ bate Court. Hastings Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Agnes C Perkins requesting that Agnes C Perkins be ap­ pointed personal representative of the Estate of Leonarda K Treib. deceased who lived at 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings Michigan 49058 and who died February 6 1999, and requesting also the will of the deceased dated October 27. 1992 be admitted to probate ft is also requested that the hetf s at law of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate wilt then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record February 11, 1999 Richard J Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616^45-3495 AGNES C PERKINS By. Richard J Hudson 1002 North Taffee Drive Hastings. Ml 49058 (2/18' Country Peddler Show© The^Original garments were made for the early settlers. Seeley later moved to a farm on Section No. 34. Cephas Smith was one of the Road Com­ missioners appointed for early Barry Coun­ ty. along with C.W. Spaulding of Prairieville and Silas F. Littlejohn of Alle­ gan. to work out a system of roads. He was probably the person who surveyed the first roads laid out in Castleton Township. Road building was done by the citizens of the townships. It is believed that the first road was begun at the baseline between Sections No. 32 and 33. ran north I 1/2 miles, then west on to the quarter section line, passing the farm of Lorenzo Mudge Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD February 10. 1999 Fou’ Board Members present one absent Moton to excuse Powell from meeting Approved agenda previous board meeting minutes and Treasurer s report Renewed Cemetery Contract with Sexton Approved dumpster at Cemetery ’rom April to October Road work tor 1999 approved Revised General Fund and Fire Fund Budgets Appointed Board of Review memoers Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Johnstown Township Cterk Attested to by Supervisor Barbara Earl (2/18) Take a left, fairgrounds wit' be on the left FREE PARKING! Bnng your homemade apple pie and recipe with pud admission Judging begins at 2:30 pm CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given (hat the Board of Review of the City of Hastings w ill convene in the City Hall's Second Floor Conference Room. City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan on: Flexfab sponsors community blood drive challenge Flexfab is issuing a challenge to the comtuunity to raise the level of blood donation. Feb. 23. the Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross will be holding the next Blood Drive at Grace Lutheran Church on North Street in Hastings. Everyone in the community is invited and welcomed to give a pint of blood to help alleviate the blood shortage in the area. Flexfab will award a traveling trophy to the company or organization which brings in the most donors. The trophy will be awarded al the Chamber of Commerce dinner in Novem­ ber If your organization wishes to participate in the challenge, contact Gayle Marsh at Flexfab. 945-2433. for details The drive will be held from 1-7 p.m on Tuesday. Feb. 23 Reservations will be honored by calling the Red Cross office at 945-3122 prior to Feb 23 March 2nd, 3rd and 4th 9:00 a.m. to Noon - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. And as many day s as may be necessary to review, correct, and equalized the 1999 assessment roll. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value, taxable value or classification assigned their properly may appeal to the Board of Review in person or by let­ ter. Taxpayers w ishing to appear in person, please telephone (616) 945-2468 for an appointment. Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL RATIO 48.33 50.00 46.28 50.00 50.00 FACTOR 1.0346 1.00(M> 1.0804 1.0000 1.0000 The City of Hastings will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945­ 2468. or TDD call relay services I -800-649-3777. Even I G. Manshum City Clerk �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 18. 1999 - Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printers 21 1/2­ 10 1/2; Woodmansee Sawmill 19-13; Pin Seekers 17 1/2-14 1/2; Consumers Con­ crete 17-15; Hastings Bowlers 16-16; Mostelier Graphics 14-18; TVCCU 13-19; Friends 10 22. Men’s High Games & Series - R. O’Keefe 190-500; L. Miller 213; S. Hause 191- 541; N. McGhee 191; C Bowman 223­ 550; B. Love 192-508; M. Yost 200-537; S. Hyde 182-500; P Scobey 249; D. Blakely 226-615; G. Heard 225. Women’s High Games & Series - B. Wilkins 212-506; K. Love 191; T. Phenix 167; C. Morgan 150; D. Johnson 480. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 50-34; Bennett Industries 46.5-37.5; Kent Oil Co. 43.5­ 40.5; Farmer’s Feed 42-38*; Hecker Insur­ ance 35-45*; Carlton Center Bulldozing 31-53. *Games to made up. Good Games and Series - S. Drake 158; L. Dawe 184-453; E. Vanasse 173-490; K. Eberly 196-502; T. Christopher 173-490; E. Ulrich 180-464; N Goggins 153-449; G. Potter 169; D. L. Cocnen 147; C. Hurless 175-430; J. Gardener 158; M. Dull 148; L. Elliston 233-588. Senior Citizens Woodmansee 51; Nash 50; Jesiek 49; Brodock 46; Friend 45; M&M’s 45; Snyder 44 1/2; Hall 44; Moucoulis4l 1/2; No. One 38; Kucmpcl 37; Wieland 37; Lethcoe 37; Vrogmdcwcy 37; Schlachtcr 35; Brewer 35. Mens Hi^h Games and Series - J. Beck­ with 176; M. Schondclmayer 168; J. Mercer 168-453; L. Markley 190-450; C. Jesiek 192- 474; B. Terry 194-533; R. Schlachtcr 167; R. Nash 181-456; N. Thaler 156-460; D. Stuart 154; B. Adgatc 187; R. Wieland 162-480;. Tcachman 162; K. McDonald 180; W Brodock 180-481; W. Woodmansee 190-516; P. Terpening 167-460; G. Forbcy 180-480. Womens High Games and Series - Y. Markley 161; C. Stuart 171-473; S. Pen­ nington 192-485; G Otis 160-461; H. Brace 169; G. Scobey 161; A. Lethcoe 165; H. Service 168-465; S. Glasgow 252-610; B. Moore 18*; M. Matson 195-496. Monday Mixers Whispering Waters 56; Budweiser 48 1/2; B & R Testing 44 1/2; Kelley’s Keglcrs 42 1/2; T.M. Lassies 42; Hastings Bowl 41 1/2; Dewey’s Auto 40 1/2; Rowdic Girls 39 1/2; Landis Ladies 39 1/2; Coldwell Banker 18; OfribachY?*: Basket Babes 33 1/2. High Games and Series - H. Miller 194­ 499; B. Johnson 154; N. Thaler 180; S. Nash 162-456; E. Hammontrce 176; S. Lancaster 182-467; M. Snyder 212-580; S. Glasgow 211-550; J. Carpenter 172; P. Coo­ ley 163; D. VanCampcn 165-476; D Kelley 166-450; J. Wagner 162-467; M. Eaton 171-479; R. Shaplcy 181-475; C. Allen 189. Motors 50-42; Bagd Habit II 46-46; Ten Pins 45-47; Heads Out 43 1/2-48 1/2; Ram­ blers 42-50; Sears and Service 41 1/2-50 1/2; Two BK’s 40-52; All But One 39-49; Cousins 36-56; Mercy 30-58; Rocky 4 29­ 63. Womens Good Games and Series - S. Vandenberg 213; S. McKee 218-636; S. Haight 173; A. Zink 106; J. Lancaster 186­ 450; N. Taylor 172-445; D. Bartimus 186­ 530; R. Lydy 201-568; S. Sanborn 190-546; L. Barnum 189-536; P. Kelley 144; H. Ser­ vice 171; B. Roush 191-539; C. Madden 134. Mens Good Games and Series - M. McKee 218-602; K. McDonald 163; M. Lawson 209-549; R. Haight 194; M Keeler 184; B. Madden Sr. 233; C Purdcm 219­ 630; R.Fay 216; D. Miller 225-567; J. Smith 206-487; A. Taylor 211 -5 74; R Keeler 235­ 623; J. Bartimus 170-500; M. Lydy 204­ 550; S. Sanborn 191; J. Barnum 235-630; D. Tinkler 198-522; D. Service 196; R. Roush 207-549; S. Peabody 225-637; B. Madden Jr. 237-580; H. Pennington 210. Thursday Angels Gavin Ford 59.5-32.5; Miller Excavating 55.5-36.5; Mills Landing M-38; Hastings Bowl 52-40; Farmer’s Insurance 51-41; NAPA Giris 50-42; Nashville Chiro 48-44; Cedar Creek Grocery 44-48; Shamrock Tavern 41-51; Pct World 40-52; Stafano’s 32-56; True Value 25-67. High Games and Series - K. Matthews 142; S. Greenfield 201/533; M. Wilkes 151; J. Lewis 181; N. Kloosterman 169; T. Daniels 224/570; A. Arends 158; P. Fisher 193; J. Varney 229/528; B. Thurston 561; S. Reid 158; L. Apsey 208; R. Apsey 177; V. Goodenough 167; A. Fisher 134; L. Miller 146. Barnum 151. Mens High Games and Series - B. Hubbel 245-647; J. Barnum 227-606; B. Rentz 248-601; C. Martin 213-586; V. Hall 195-569; K. Hammontrce 190-552; M. Cross 198-526; A. McBnan 219-525; B Miller 174-513; R. Snyder 191-499; J. Kohler 219; S. Peabody 213; M. Martin 206; A. Taylor 196; G. Snyder 192; T. James 176; J. Agee 152; E. Gates 151 Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 64-28; Brushworks 56 1/2­ 35 1/2; Nine and a Wiggle 56 1/2-39 1/2; Late Comets 51 1/2-40 1/2; No Whiners 51-41; Missi.ng 2 50-42; Thomapplc In the second and third games. DK had its chances to pull out wins in both, but G-A was able lo come back and tally the winning points in both. Varneys 43; Hastings Bowl 28 1/2. Good Games and Series - C. Swinkunas 162-399; C. Service 158-388; S. Teunessen 145-388; J. Kruger 158-385; F. Ruthruff 183; M. Atkinson 174; B. Estep 168; B. Sexton 166; H. Service 164; D. Mayhew 162; S. Lambert 159. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 58-26; 3 Blind Mice 54­ 30; Just 4 Fun 48-36; Texas Pride 46-38; Looney Toons 44-40; Trouble 43.5-40 5; 3 B’s 43-41; Sccbcrs Auto Body 40-44; Me U & I 30.5-53.5; Vacant 13-70. High Games and Series - L. Trumble 170; D. Harding 157; F. Kill 167; C. Kill 159; B. Hayes 215-577, S. Snider 166; L. Potter 177; S. Vandenberg 188-548; S. McKee 204-569; D. Kelley 225-590; W. Purchis 160; D. Seeber 193-520; R. Lydy 187-548; J. Rice 158; D. MacDonald 165; T. Redman 171-508; V. Green 189; B. Vugtcveen 170; N. Hook 202-513. Lady Panther spiker Alison Thornton (12) blast a spike to the other side of the net in last Wednesday's Kalamazoo Valley Association volleyball match against Galesburg-Augusta. Delton Kellogg hopes to play its best ball this Saturday at the league tournament. (Photo by Perry Hardin) LEGAL NOTICES — State of Michigan Promts Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedenta Estate File No. 99-22543-SE Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series - B. Kirby 201-500; J. Butler 167-476; P. Henney 161­ 470; C. Purdum 157-451; B. Huss 160-402; M. Ulrich 145-396; A. Windes 172-387; B. Lehman 124-372; L. Laubaugh 127-356. Boys Good Gomes - M. Spidel 131; J. • Shoebridge 123; J. Miller 120; J. Smith Estate of LEONA M VAN DEUC, Deceased Social Security No 365-40-2891 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MMr mtereaMn die estate may be baned w eh tectedby this hewing 120. Giris High Game and Series - H. Apple­ by 120-362; A. Faber 145-360; C. Shumway 134-334. Giris Good Games - M. Vcrus 113; T. Huss 106; C. Shellenbarger 105; B. VanBoren 102. T _______ । Amber Noviskey (13) goes down low to make the defensive play in Delton Kellogg's varsity volleyball matchup last week versus Galesburg-Augusta. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Titans top Vikings YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League Standings Team W-L Other Body Shop ....................................... 9-0 Blairs Landscaping.................................... 7-1 PR Jammers ................................................. 6-2 Hastings Merchants .................................. 5-3 Flex Fab Black ............................................ 5-3 Msmstrect Savings Bank.......................... 4-3 Murphy/flood...............................................4-4 Richies Koffec Shop.................................. 3-3 McNeils Law Firm .................................... 3-4 Flex Fab Blue...............................................2-5 Drill Team.......................................................2-6 Lakewood Merchants ............................... 0-8 Flex Feb Red................................................. 0-8 Game Results Blair Landscaping 69 vs. Hastings Mer­ chants 63; Richies Koffec Shop 62 vs. PR Jammers 53; McNeils Law Firm 68 vs. Lakewood Merchants 35; Other Body Shop 85 vs. Murphy/Flood 60. A 21-14 fourth quarter won by Lumen Christi was the difference in a 55-48 Capital Circuit league outcome with Lakewood Tuesday in Jackson. Luke Piepkow scored 13 of Lumen Christi's 21 markers in lhe final eight minutes and Andy Wise added 6 of his own. I.akewood trailed 13-9 after the first quarter, but outscored Lumen Christi 14-5 in tlie second stanza to go aliead 23-18. In the third quarter, the Titans charged ahead with a 16-1) spurt that tied lhe contest, 34-34. In the fourth quarter, lhe Titans continued to sail. "In the second half, we just couldn't get the offense going." Lakewood Coach Mark Farrell said. "They played very good defense (but) we need to gel more than 15 shots in a half." Luke Farrell led Lakewood with 15 points, all of those points coming on five three-pointers Richie Livingston also hit for double figures with 12 for the blue and white Sunday Night Mixed B.S.ers 53; Mine Out of Ten 53; Red Dog 50; X-Filers 50; The Froggers 49; We’re OK 48; NoTellin What 4? 1/2; All Mixed Up 46; S & K 43; Happy Hookers 42 1/2; Friends 42; Thunder Alley 37 1/2; HED35; Lucky S*rikes 31; Rock Bottom 27 1/2. Womens High Games and Series - L. Barnum 232-585; K. Sutfin 192-547; N. Munn 191-531; D. Dutcher 222-520; G. Otis 185-509; M. Eaton 189-507; K. Beck­ er 191-501; E. Hammontrce 185-477; J. Buckner 195-474; N. Taylor 185-472; D. Gray 164-472; M. Blankenship 168-453; W. Miller 155-411; D. Snyder 212; M. Kirchen 184; S. Reid 164; S. Cross 159; S. Snider 157; A. Hubbell 157; S Craven 153; C. 'I'he Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball squad dropped a Kalamazoo Valley Association contest to Galesburg-Augusta Feb. 10 by scores of 15-2, 15-13. 15-13 I'he Lady Panthers fell behind early in Game 1 and were never able lo catch up Thursday A.M. Question Marks 52 1/2; What Happened 49; Boomers Girls 45 1/2; Just Us 44 |/2; Recreation Bowling League #3 Freeport Elevator 19; Hastings Bowl 15; Bali Busters 14; Barry Automotive 13; Fairchild Oil 11; Mighty 5 8. Good Games and Series - B. King 231­ 201-587; M. Porritt 530; S. Anger 219-604; E. Jackson 208-538; D. Lambert 212-563; D.J. James 229-581; D. McKelvey 508; H. Wattles 513; T. Wieland 214; R. Wieland 212-572; Ernie Olson 546. Rams spike Lady Panthers Delton eagers fall to Parchment Trailing 17-7 after the first quarter, die Delton Kellogg Panthers came storming back to oust the Parchment Panthers 66­ 52 last Friday in Kalamazoo Valley Association basketball action in Delton. Falling behind early. Coach Jim Hogoboom's Delton squad made up the deficit thanks in part to a 24-potnt third quarter. The game was tied at half, 24-24. Rohrn. Boyle scored 9 and Kyle Matteson 8 of the 24 points in Delton’s big third Matteson finished with a game-high 25 points that included three, three-pointers Boyle tallied 12 points, all in the second half, and also dished out 6 assists. The victorious Panthers also received 11 points and 8 rebounds from Denny Bourdo and 7 markers from Jeff Humbarger. Delton did a nice job on the glass, out­ rebounding Parchment 27-22. "This was a real solid game for us." Hogoboom said. "We’re starting to eagers. Livingston was 3-for-3 from the free throw line, hit one three-pointer and added three two-point field goals. The Vikings hit 15-of-38 from die field (42 percent). 7-for-21 from three-point land (33 percent) and I l-of-16 from the charity stripe (69 percent). Jeremy Frost led Lakewood with 4 rebounds and also tied Joel Dow for die team lead with 5 assists. Dow topped the Vikings as well with 5 steals. luikcwiMxl (7-7 overall. 5-4) will host Mason Friday. in '99 to read the BANNER Every Week and BEIMFORMED! NOTICE: A hearing was held on February 12. 1999 at 9 30 am., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Manlyn A Meyers re­ questing that Manlyn A Meyers be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Leona M Van Dele. Deceased, who fr.-sd at 8968 South Bedford Road. Hastings. Mich.nar. and who died February 5. 1999 and requests g also the will of the deceased dated July 2 1964 be admitted to probate On March 10 1999 at 10 00 am a hear •ng will be held lor determination of hews of said deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative wrthin 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice ts further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record February 1’. 1999 ROBERT J LONGSTREET (P53546) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 MARILYN A MEYERS 5456 North 20th Street Kalamazoo. Ml 49004 (2718) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ernest L Pol and Rytha M PoB husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Norwest Mortgage Inc.. A CaMomia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 6.1996. and recorded on December 18. 1996 m Uber 681, on Page 333. Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage thee is claimed to be due at the »*e hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOUt .'.ND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 68/100 dollars ($83,871 68) mdudmg interest at 8 250% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and tho statue in such case made and pro­ vided notice ts hereby given that sate mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml, at 1 00 p m. on March 25. 1999 Said premises are situated >n TOWNSHIP OF IRVING Barry County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as That part ol the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23. Town 4 North Range 9 West, described as Beginning at the North 1/4 comer of said Section thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 348 00 feet along the East line of sate North­ west 1/4 thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 396 00 feet thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 320 00 feet thence North 90 de­ grees 00 minutes West 3C0 00 feet thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 666 57 feet thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds East 696 00 feet along the North line of sate Section to the place of beginning Subject to Highway Right of Way tor Buehler Road The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated February 11. 1999 Norwest Mortgage. Inc FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott & Trott PC. Attorneys for Norwest Mortgage. Inc 30150 Tetegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite <97086092 (3/11) generate more turnovers." I 1 State of MfoNgen Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent'a Estate Rte No. 99-22530-SE Estate of JULIA HOOK. DECEASED. Social Security No 378-22-8120 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ....... YOW •nterart m Mm Mtate may b» baoad <x af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE A hearing will be held on March 10. 1999 at 9.30 am in the probate courtroom. Hast­ ings Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Vicky M Eye. of 10600 N Avenue. Dowling. Ml 49050 requesting Nora L Hickey be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Julia Hook who lived at 4844 Barryvtee Road. Nashvtfte. Michigan, and who died January 4. 1999. and requesting also that the heirs at law of said deceased by determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate wtM be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative wrthm 4 months of the dale of publication of the* notice Notice is further given that the elate wiH then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. February 9. 1999 Richard J Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE A LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-3495 NORA L HICKEY By Richard J Hudson 346 Hickory Road Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (2/18) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery L McMahon, a single man and Marge Nelson, a single woman (ongmal mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus inc . Mortgagee, dated July 30. 1993, and recorded on August 3. 1993 in Liber 579, on Page 381. Barry County Records. Michigan, and modified by a Loan Modification Agreement dated December 29. 1997. and recorded February 6. 1998 m Document Number 1007328. Barry County Records, and was assigned by mesne as­ signments to PNC Mortgage Corp of Amenca. an Ohio Corporation as assignee, by an assignment dated Seiptember 30. 1998 which was recorded on November 13 1998 m Document Number 1020834. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 57/100 Dol­ lars ($63,973 57) including interest at 8 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 p m . on April 1, 1999 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 32 of Charleson Heights Addition No 2 to the Village of Middleville according to the 'ecorded plat thereof as recorded m Liber 4 of Plats on Page 62 The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date c< such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated February 18 1999 PNC Mortgage Corp of Amenca FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: (248) 642-4202 Trott A Trott PC Attorneys lot PNC Mortgt je Corp of Amenca 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File <97120404 PROPERTY ADDRESS. 511 Arthur Ct Middtevtlte Ml 49333 (3/18) �Page 14 - The Haxbngi Banner Thursday February 18 1999 Exchange Youth Citizens of Month named Savannah Ramsey was selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month for February at St. Rose School. She is shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange uruo of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for February are Alli Bryans and Marion Christensen, with teacher Don Schils. Jodi Jolley, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk, is /oung Citizen of the Month for February from Pleasantview Elementary School. Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month tor February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Samm Lewis and Kathlynn McKinney. The teacher pictured is Jamie Murphy. Central Elementary’s Young Citizens of the Month for February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Adam Sheldon, Jessica Newton and Danielle Brotver. Star Elementary’s Young Citizen of the Month for February is Leah Harris, shown here with teacher Cindy Wilcox. (For second marking period ended Jan. 22) Eighth grade High Honors, 3.5 to 4.0 grade point average — ’Molly Alderson. Abbie Allerding. Jillian Altoft, ’Christopher Armstrong. Heath Ausustine, Joshua Bailey, Jeffrey Baker. Alicia Bedford, Molly Benningfield, Dustin Bowman, ’Jenna Bryans. Stacey Buck, Angela Buck. Megan Butler. Casey Cady. Chelsea Case. Elizabeth CasselL Rebecca Crump. Rachel Deppe. Brian DeVries, Laura Dipen, Jason Dipp. Angela Dipp, Brian Doonini. Emily Dreyer, ’Amy Easey, David Eltzzoth, Erin Fish, Beau Furrow. Joel Gibbons, Emily Heath. ’Katie Hesterly, Tiffany Howell. •Teha Hoss. Wendi Iler, Lyndsi Kenyon. Derek Krallman. Craig Laurie, Christina Main. Cassandra Meade, Joanic Myers, Courtney Oakland. Justin Peck. Anthony Rambin. Jessica Ranguetle. Jennifer Shaw. Brooke Sheldon. ’Kerianne Sherwood, Nicholas Sinclair. Nicholas Stricklan. Nicole Swartz, ’Alicia Totten, Samantha Wallace. Ashley Wanland. Miles Warren, Kristina Welton, Holly Wilson, Matthew Windes. Tasha Woodmansee. Andrew Worth and Cara Zabel. Honors, 3.10 to 3.49 — Shauna Brad­ field. Lucas Brehm. Echo Burbank. Donald Converse. Trever Davis. Thomas Dewitt, Brittney Dobbins, Kryslle Dunn. Lee Dyk­ stra. Jeffrey Eddy. Leanne Etta, Megan Falconer. Megan Frazier, Gerald Givens, Jacob Heuss. Seth Higbee. Emily Hoke, James Johnston, Natasha Jones. Micheal Kieffer. Joseph Lancaster, Andrew Logan, Joshua Mallison. Brandon Marlette. Scott Mead. Amber Mullins. Rebekah Nichol­ son. Olivia Pare'. Jennifer Peake. Jessica Pond. Jamie Raji. Jessica Rose. Christo­ pher Rounds. Kathryn Safte, Nathan Selby, Jill Slocum. Jessica Smith. Teresa Smith. Keith Stoodt. Josiah Timmerman. Amanda VanBuren. Nicole Volstromer. Bethany Weeks, Brianna Wescott, Cody While and Adam Windes Honorable Mention. 3.00 to 3.09 — Sally Barry, Katherine Boyer. Richard Burke 11, Justin Carley. Eliza Cheeseman. Jessica Cheeseman. Amanda Clinton. An- thony Eisner, Matthew Gibbons, Raquel Price, Scott Redmen, Andrew Richardson. Justin Roll. Peter Swialek. Heath VanBelkum. Benjamin Williams. Leah Wood and Dceannc Wright. Sixth grade High Honors 3.5 lo 4.0 — ’Elizabedi Acker. Zachary Allen, Scott Allerding. Kayla Arnie, Timothy Aspinall, ’Jacquelyn Beduhn, Chelsea Bollhouse. •Tinesha Bowman. Caitlin Branch. Stephanie Buskirk. Jaymee Campbell. Jesse Cappon. Nicole Cichanski. ’Allison Cooney. Kevin Davis. Kathleen Davis, •Cody Depew. David Dipp, Christopher Edwards. Catherine Fish. Jaimeson Fisher. •Jared Ford, ’Nathaniel Frame. ’Sarah Frantz. •Timothy Frey. Eric Frith, Ashley Gielarowski. Chad Girrbach. Andrew Griggs. John Henning, Danielle Hodges. Kelsey Howell. ’Amanda Hurless. Ashley Ingle, ’Katrina Jacobs. Joshua Johnson. Christopher Katje. ’Andrew Kelly. ’John Kinney. Ashley Kornstadt.’ Curtis Krall­ man. Anna Lawrence, Kathryn Lawrence. Stephanie London. Kyle Lusley, Jackie Lydy. Joshua Maurer. ’Andrew Mepham, Thomas Miller, ’Michael Newsted. Amber Peck. Shannon Poll, ’Kristin Pufpaff, Nicholas Ray, ’Katie Ray. Taylor Ray­ mond. Kathlynn Rounds, Luke Selby. Katie Slocum. Jeremy Smith. ’Bridgelie Slahlhood, Jennifer Stout. Paula Taylor. •Luke Tossava. ’Graham Tuinstra. Stacy Tyrrell Courtney Wakley. Sarah Walker, Brent Wallace. Heidi Wear. Joshua Wescott. Kyle Whitney and Kristin Williams. Honors. 3.10 lo 3.49 — Ricky Adkins, Ashley Chase. Andrew Conklin. John Coolidge. Richard Curtis. Benjamin Davis. Megan Davis. Kevin Dickinson. Bethany Gicselcr. Alexandra Greenfield. Nicole Henry, Jena Johnson. Kryslle Kosbar. Jacqueline Krouse. Kaysic Lancaster. Dene Lustey. Amber Main. William McKnight. Alyssa Mennell, Nicole Noviskey. Roy Pritchard, Cody Reid. Courtnie Robinson. Evelyn Roscoe. Timothy Steeby. Tracy Stockham. Christy Storm. Halie Terrel. Megan Ulrich. Caitlin Vreugde, Paul Wan­ land. Kayla Wills. Steven Wilson. Evan Alumnus of Year no inees sought The Hastings High School Alumni Association is seeking nominations for "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year." The award will be presented Saturday evening. June IX al the annual Alumni Banquet al the high school cafeteria. Nominations must be in writing and should contain biographical information and lhe reasons why the individual is being nominated. The reasons should include vocational honors and awards, community service, memberships in organizations and any other helpful information The deadline for submitting nominations is April I Alumni Board members will consider new nominations as well as several others held over from previous years Nominations should be mailed lo Donna (Batchelder) Kinney. 415 North Tarfee personal character, Drive, Hastings. Mich 49058 accomplishments. J k .. Hastings Middle School honor roll announced Wisner. Ben Wright and Melissa Wymer, Honorable Mention. 3.00 to 3.09 — Erin Bare. Courtney Barnard. Michael Gar­ rett. Chad Henry. Stephen Hollister. Jacob Isaacs. Whitney Johnson. Elizabeth Kruko, Deanna Leinaar, Kevin Martisius. Kristen Munro. Christy Pobja. David Smith, Sarah Hawks. Ryon Lear. Daneille Long. Beth Madison, Arica Newton, Heather Robin­ son, Jacob Rohe, Joshua Sanders, Steven Sekrecki. Colleen Shellenbarger, Tanya Stephens. Doninic Tormen. Brian VanAtnan. Colin VanWingen and Jenipher Wymer. Seventh grade High Honors. 3.5 lo 4.0 — Nicholas Adams. Frances Adkins, Emily Allen. Heidi Arnett, ’Matthew Aspinall. Kristina Bailey, ’Robert Beyer. Andrew Bollhouse. Lacy Bolton, Drew Bowman. ’Jonathan Britten. Ashley Bunge, ’Nicole Campbell, Heather Carroll, Caleb Case, ’Adam Case. Nialla Castelein. ’Sarah Clevenger, Julie Cole. ’Margo Cooklin, ’Erin Dahn, ’Erica Davis, Matthew DeBoer. ’Brian Doozan. ’Danielle Drumm. Nicole Ed­ wards. Ryan Feryuson, Chad Ferguson. Mark Ferrell. Ashley Gibson. Randy Haire. Ryan Hartman, Jami Hayes. Heather Hein­ rich. ’Erin Hemerling, Jonathan Henning. ’Daniel Hodges, ’Matthew Hoffman. •Jonathan Hollister, ’Hilary Hutchins. Kristie James, Amber JewetL Jill Jolley. Collin Kaiser. Bradley Kidder, Scon Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for February from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Brian Hurless, Amanda Hurless, Graham Tuinstra, Teha Huss, Jill Jolley and Bobby Beyer. Larsen, Matthew Lipstraw, ’Jeremy Lock­ wood. ’Megan McGandy. Stephanie Mc­ Nally. Lindsay Mead. Ashley Milter. Chasity Neil. Lucas Olmstead. Justin Pratt, Jennifer Quada, ’Ashlee Rizor. Mackenzie Rohm. ’Eric Schiedel. Christina Schon, Jami Shilling, ’Samantha Sleevi, Brenda Smith. Vincent Stavale. Nicholas Thomp­ son. ’Alice Trout. Anna Trumble and Racheal Wolfe. Honors, 3.10 lo 3.49 — Samuel Acker, Jacob Armour. Amanda Becklei. Kristen Beckwith, Ashley Belson, Kay Carlton. Jessica Falconer. Robert Fields. Samantha Pook. Kelly Johnson. Stephanie Malli­ son. Heather Matthews, Stephanie Mills. Daryl Minton. Britteny Mitchell. Andrea Murphy. Angela Norris, Lisa Noteboom. Heidi Ogden. Casey Pennepacker. Kristie Pratt. Laura Price. Sarah Reaser. Shannon Schweda. Andrew Strouse. Barbara West­ fall. Patrick Wilde and Ken Wills Honorable Mention. 3.00 to 3.09 — Erin Bernard, Joshua Bemheisel. Tonya Boyce. Jamie Burkey. Ashley Carr. Jonathan Daugherty. Tiffany Easey. Nicholas Gielarowski. Thomas Girrbach. Jordan Glazier. Leona Hall. Christopher Hannon. Danielle Hays. Katie Hotchkiss. Alyssa Howe. Erica Hubka. Jesse Lydy. Nathan Munro, Jessica Nichols. Alcxxis L'ptfraft. Mark Vandervecn and Andrew Vincent. • — Denotes all As. 4.0 GPA. Bill Seif has MDA lockup ■ Bruce Hunt from National Bank of Hastings was one of about 35 local people । who were "arrested" last Friday and sentenced to raise their own bail at Bill Seif ( Chevrolet tn Hastings The proceeds of the "bond money" raised in the "lockup" ( went to "Jerry's Kids" and the Muscular Dystrophy Association A spokesman from Bill Seif Chevrolet noted that more than $6,200 was raised by the "jailbirds* begging their families, friends and co-workers for pledges to get them out of their predicaments �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 18. 1999 - Page 15 Students jump rope for American Heart Association Southeastern Principal Chris Warren (right) and other staff members take a turn on the ropes Paul Fruin jumps al Star. Scott Wilson jump ropes at Southeastern. raised fundr for lhe American Heart Association and also raised awareness of lhe importance of physical fitness in pre­ venting heart disease The annual activity raised approximately $6,500 for the AHA. Similar events arc held around the nation, according to Southeastern and Northeastern physical ed­ ucation teacher Jan Bowers. Hastings bolds its fund raiser in February because it's Heart Month, Bowers said. "We try lo do it around Valentine's Day' because of lhe heart symbology, she said. Students made hearts for the event that were put on the walls of the gym and were dedicated to people wl«> have suffered heart disease According to AHA materials, cardiovas­ cular diseases and stroke ate the number one killer of people in America, with nearly one million dying every year — nearly 42 percent of all deaths in the US. Many studies show that up to one-third of U.S. children are obese. Only one out of 10 Americans participate in 30 minutes or more of vigorous physical activity every day. Jump Rope For Heart helps the AHA achieve its mission of reducing death and disability from heart disease end stroke by providing funds for research and educating children about heart-healthy living, accord­ ing to the AHA materials. "Jump Rope For Heart teaches partici­ pants about the importance of a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical ac­ tivity. proper nutrition and living tobaccofree," the materials slate "The event em­ powers children as they provide vital com­ munity service and discover they can make a difference. " Students were able to win prizes such as Ashlynn Roth looks like she's doing a rope trick. CHURCH, confd from page 3 die (wo congregations together. Frey said. Still, "it was an emotional day...a sad day. I was relieved when it was over." he said. Now, he can concentrate on being a member of die new Country Chapel. "We've had ties together for years and years," be said. "It will be a little different, hut I know most of the people." He also has high praise for Dobbs. "She’s a wonderful young lady. We are fortunate that God sent her to us." During Sunday's merger service in Dowl­ ing, the Rev. John Ellinger, district super­ intendent. told the new blended congrega­ tion that unanimous votes don't often hap­ pen in mergers. , "I salute you for stepping forth in faith on your journey ." Bishop Donald Ott "expresses his grati­ tude for your faithfulness and wishes you well as you start this new journey to­ gether." Ellinger said. "Wc plant seeds for the future...for this new congregation and yet we also are liar­ vesting dial long tradition of faith that has been a part of both your congrega­ tions.. ..We are here together because of Je­ sus Christ...We are connected by our bap­ tism and by our faith," he said. "...We should be singing with celebra­ tion in our voices for what God has done water boules, head phone radios, and Tshirts by obtaining a certain dollar amount in pledges. Bowers said. Alsu joining lhe and promises lo continue to do through the ministry of this new congregation... "What you are doing here is kind of a students in jumping were school faculty, local police officers and politicians, school board members, school administrators, and microcosm of what lhe church needs, tlie church generally . . .What wc are doing is a model of what wc need to see more of in the church today. You read and I read of all the divisions within the Christian churches other community members and in our own denomination over all kinds of issues. Outdoors, next to the Country Chapel church entrance, this is part of the band that played "Great is Thy Faithfulness’ as Banfield folks arrived Sunday at their new church home. "What makes mergers work is when wc believe in it and support it from lhe heart and soul...That’s what makes our commit­ ment to unity, to seeing a common min­ istry work." Ellinger said. Quoting lines from two hymns, he said. We rest in God's keeping and live in God’s love. 'Widi die Spirit's gifts, empower us for lhe work of ministry.' "May that be our prayer today." "Let there be peace on card) and let it be­ gin with me.. ." the new congregation sang as Sunday's service concluded �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 18. 1999 HHS honor roll announced for second marking period (Secund marking pcruxl ended Jan. 25) I leather Girrbach, Sarrah Gregory, Sherri Gregory. Michelle Griggs, Aimec Haw­ Seniors High Honors, 3.5 to 4.0 grade point av­ erage — Bethany Amen. Natali Banovac. Angela Boger. ’Sarah Byington. Alicia Cooney. Joshua Dickinson. Brian Dunn. Sally Edger, Erica Eulmcr. Joey Hawkins. Karen Hcrbstrcith, Carrie Hess. Kristine Jocrgcnscn. Anna Lewis, Michael Lip­ straw. Houston Malone, *Bcaurcgard Ma­ son. Eric Meek, Allyson Morgan. Bradford Myers, Karen Newton, Anthony O’Reran, baker. Valeric llcffelbower, ’Jennifer •Amber Reid, Corey Sandusky. Destiny Seeber, Callie ShumVay. Erika Simpson, Laura Storm. Ryon Terpcning. ’Laura Thotnas, Joshua Warren, Adam Whitney and *Tcva Wolfe. Honors, 3.10 lo 3.49 — Jennifer Alton, Chcri Baker, David Barnum, William Blair, Levi Bollhousc. Matthew Bradley. Stephanie Donalds, Jeffrey Doozan. Peter Dunn. Erin Englchart, Sindi Fclzkc. Adam Furrow, Roxanne Galisdorfer, Danielle Golnek, Kari Gregory. Emily Hallifax, Marc Haywood. Katharina Hinz. Bradley Huss, Jessica Huss, Derek Johnson, Craig Keizer, Tonya Krick. Christina Ijmcast.tr, Nicole Main. Katie Miller. Suzanne Miller, Brooke Norris, David Parker. Stacey Pam»w. Andrea l\md. Aanm Potter, Kyle Psalmonds, Brooke Rizor, Jacob Roll, Scott Sawyer, Kristen Schlachter. Michael Sheehan, Amy Songer, Stormie Souter. Tiffany Steward. James Storms, Steven Storrs. Melissa Vincent and Michael Wank Honorable Mention, 3.00 lo 3.09 — Josh Bollhouse, Terry Brighton, Luke Cook, Sara Flieannan, Ixe Hays, Kenneth Hoxworth. Jeremiah Johnson, John Kief­ fer, Darnell Kosbar. Brian Martisius. Bethany Miles, Michael Nystrom, Leslie Ockerman, Bethany Olson, Jamie Reid, Levi Solmcs and Tara Stockham. Juniors High Honors. 3.5 to 4.0 — Danielle Bowman, Amanda Buskirk, Rebecca Casarez. •Catherine Case, Melissa Claw­ son. Barbara Clemens, Elwood Davis, Car­ olyn DeWitt, John Forbes, Naomi Gal­ lagher, Kevin Gerlingen Callie Girrbach, Hodges, ’Virginia Jennings, Daniel John­ ston. Kristen Keech, *lvy Makme. Rebecca McCarty, Melinda Meaney, Samantha Miller, ’Antosia Myers. ’Steven Obreitcr. Laura Raffler, Heather Rose. Amy Schiedel, Courtney Sinclair, Rachel Smith, ’Samuel Stafford, Casey Slormcs, Jennifer Taylor, ’Brian Tcuncsr.cn, Marcie West­ over. Amber Wilde, Brandon Willard and Jill Williams Honors, 3.10 to 3.49 — Joshua Aiderson, Erin Allerding, Erica Barnum, Justin Benner, Anthony Bowne, Addam Clack. Michael Courtright, Daniel Deming, Josh Doe, Brandon Eddy, Stephen Gamer, Jes­ sica Golc, Bobbie Hcnncy, I-aura Hubert. Amanda Knickerbocker, Heather l-ambcrt. Matthew Larsen. Sunny Mahler, Erika Main, Justin Martisius, Stan McKelvey. Amy Miller, Wendy Miller, Sarah Penrod, Leah Pumford, Lindsay Raji, Dana Reed, Melissa Rench, I-accy Sanders, Benjamin Shaw, Martin Shellenbarger, Samantha Snow, Lauren St incman. Tiffany Swift, Corey Thompson. Molly Woods, Shawna Woody and Katnna Wyman. Honorable Mention, 3.0 to 3.09 — Katie Allerding, Christy Anderson, Shan­ non Belles, Jerad Crump. Nathan McK­ elvey, Cory Micel, Letel a Pennington, Jamie Philo, Lisa Simon, Isaac Solmcs, Stanley Wilkins and Michae* Wolfe. Sophomores High Honors, 3.5 to 4.0 — Nicholas Baird, ’Sarah Barry, Derek Brookmeyer, Brandi Colvin, Jill Dimond, Heather Drumm, Rex Foreman IV. *Matt Gergen, Lindsay Hemerling, Jennifer Heuss, Lind­ sey Hili. ’Melissa Hodges. Amanda Hoke. Roselee Hostetler. ’Justin Huss. Leland Jennings. Kailey Lyons, ’Adam Miller, Rhonda Penncpacker, Jessica Roll. ’Margaret Schirmer, Karey Schlachtcr, Sarah Chamberlain. Dorothy Clemens, lan Dudley. Paul Easterbrook Steven Flohr. Kala Friddlc, Elizabeth Gibbons, Jeri Hen­ dershot, Jamie Howell, Mark Lockwood, Adam Lord. Sarah Maul, Danielle McKin­ ney. Danielle Medeiros, Elizabeth Meek, Sirena Miller. Katie Noteboom, Samantha Oakland, Lucas Ovcrmirc. Kimberly Perry. Amanda Phillips, Christina Randall. Chad Ray. Jenessa Rude, Phoenix Spaulding, Luke Storm. Frederick Thomas, Gena Tonnen. Starlight Tyrrell: Kelsey Vihcr. Lucas Walers, Katherine Welton. Sara Williams and Miranda Workman. Honorable Mention, 3.00 to 3.10 — Rodney Cook. Diane Eerdmans.Amy Hermcnitt. Elizabeth King, Kylee O’Heran, Andrew Powell. Christina Pyle, Thomas Williams and Kelli Zcrbcl. Freshmen High Honors, 3.5 to 4.0 — ’Samantha Allerding. Darrell Barnum. ’Carrie Bolt- house. Rebecca Unshoe. 'Stephanie Huck. Adam Carroll. 'Joshua Clevenger, Drew Coleman. Courtney Colvin. Jennifer Cot­ trell. 'Stephanie Courtright. 'Chnstopher Donalds. 'Nicole Diwan. Chelsea Evans. 'Kelli Flohr. Cart Furrow. Joseph Keller. Blake Komstadl. 'Heather Krebs. 'Kelli Misak. Rachel Newton. 'Elizabeth Nida. 'Michael Nitz. Christopher Rcmley. Amanda Schantz. 'Jeremy Shilling. Emily Smith. Jessica Storm. Tyler Tossava. Travis Traister. 'Sara Wank. Brad Wills and Daniel Worth. Honors. 3.10 to 3.49 — Hilary Ap­ pleby. Amanda Hechter. Kyle Bellgraph. Alicia Birman. Erin Bradley. Brandon Burke. Ashley DeLioe. I jura Dickinson. Angela Eggers. Theodore Greenfield. Kristi Guidet. Robert Ireland. Janna Jackson. Jen­ nifer Jenkins, Jonathan Kendall. Eric Kirchmcicr. Molly Kniko. Kale Martisius. Alexis Powell. Andrew Price, Nathan Pufpaff, Jessica Roush. Barrett Sherwood. Patrick Stephens. Terra Sulcer, Nicholas Taylor. Eric Vander Veen. Anthony Veltre, Andrew Whitney and Ryan Winebrenner Honorable Mention. 3.00 to 3.09 — Michael Arnett. Angela Baker. Eric Car­ penter. Tiffany Davis. Sarah Haines. Daniel Holtman. Bert Kosbar. Emily Mar­ lin. (iuy Pedersen. Jeremy Pond. Shayna Sclleck. Lindsey Service. Scott Smedberg. Trenton Smith. Joseph Swinkunas and Brenda Westfall. Turn Around Center High Honors. 3.5 lo 4.0 — Sara Capers. Heather Lawrence and Angie MetTurkin Honors. 3.10 io 3.49 — Simon Hill. Honorable Mention. 3.00 to 3.09 — Radicl I awrcncc and Nicole Owen. • Indicates 4.0 grade point average Lynn McCallum. Leslie McCay, Joseph Miller. Lindsay Ovennire, Douglas Poll. Sheriff completes training in Colorado Barry County Sheriff Stephen H. DeBoer earlier this month completed the National Sheriffs Institute Executive Development Program, conducted at the National Insti­ tute of Corrections in Longmont. Colo. DeBoer attended the 74th session of the NSI program with 24 oilier first-term sher­ iffs from IX different states. The program was concluded on Feb. 5. Tlie curriculum is designed lo help die sheriff with assessing leadership styles, the sheriffs role in the criminal justice system and with developing an organizational structure for tlie office dial meets die par­ ticular needs of lhe community The NSI program, now in its 26th year, is sponsored by the National Sheriffs' As­ sociation and die National Institute of Cor­ rections I'he program was developed by lhe School of Public Administration of the University of Southern California at Los Angeles (UCLA) to develop and enhance the executive skills of lhe sheriff and en­ able him or her lo better carry out the re­ sponsibilities of the county's chief law en­ forcement officer DeBoer was appointed Barry County Sheriff in 1994 to succeed the retiring David Wood. He was elected to the post in 1996. Matthew Sdmackenberg, ’Heidi Schroeder, Kristie Spurgeon, Danielle Swift, ’Kristen Wildem. Jessica Winebrenner and Taylor Wisner. Honors, 3.10 lo 3.49 — Regina Argo, Joann Bailey, Joshua Boulter, Larissa Carr, Students celebrate 100th day of school i Jacob Bailey had attached to his shirt J 100 suckers Ryan Service had 100 dog paws on his T-shirt. Samantha Craven's mother drew 100 puppy laces on Samantha's shirt. Star Elementary first grader Kyle Griffith counts out 100 animal crackers during Star Elementary's celebration of the 100th day of school Feb. 9. First graders in Julie Van Diver's, Merete Powers', and Beth Adams' classes strung necklaces with 100 items on them, created T-shirts with 100 things attached to them, made hats and drew 100 objects on them, and brought in various things to count. NEWS ...of your area can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Kindergartners at Southeastern Elementary also celebrated the 100th day of school. They decided to collect 100 tood items for Love Inc. They exceeded their goal, collecting 203 items, which were given to Love Inc. director Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! I I Steve Reid (back middle). Kindergarteners are pictured with teacher Angie Ehredt. In addition to food, the students collected 100 pennies, which they also donated lo Love Inc. I �The Hastings Benner - Thureoey. February 18. 1989 - Page 17 Low interest rates boon to register of deeds office by Mary Warner Sluff Writer I-ow interest rates fueling a thriving real estate market were a boon to tlie Barry County Register of Deeds office, which saw a 29 percent increase in revenues gen­ erated in 199X. according to Register of Deeds Sandy Sclmndelnuiyer. Schondelmayer made his annual report to the Barry County Boiird of Commissioners at the Feb. 10 commission meeting. Schondelmayer said that actual revenues transferred to the county’s general funds from his office were $405,146 in 1998. up from S314.173 in 1997. Gross revenues for the year were $1.5 million, but S1 million of that consisted of taxes collected on the sale of real estate that liad lo be turned over lo the state of Michi­ gan. Another S33.147 is being held in trust to pay for re-establishing survey points in lhe county (called remonumentation). Schondelmayer said expenditures for his office in 199X. $123,416. increased 9 per­ cent from tire previous year. Revenues this past year were "something over $100,000 over what wc projected” because of an ”excellcni real estate market.” he told commis­ sioners. Total real estate documents processed were up 27 percent, he said, and documents transferred to microfilm were up 41 per­ cent. Also at the commission meeting, Barry County Drain Commissioner Robert Shaf­ fer gave his annual report, slating that the maintenance and improvement of county drains has been aided by the Michigan De­ partment of Transportation, which spent $94,952 for drains in Barry County last year. "Wc liad one drain in Woodland where lliey paid (nearly! the whole thing." he said (the Stairs and Parrot Drain, which wa* a S37.OOO clean-up project of which M-DOT paid $35,800). "We've done a lol of work with lhe highway department to upgrade their drainage, which in turn helps our county drain districts." he said. Stale money has been "a real good boost for us." he said Shaffer said county drains are "gelling to the point where they need more mainte­ nance work" because "most are 50 years rid or more, and some arc more dian 100 years old." A total of $139,377 was spent in maintenance and improvement of 18 drains in the county in 1998. according to Shaf­ fer's report — a figure between 7 and 10 of Agriculture spray program this coming spring won't be determined until a final count of participants and acreage is avail­ able County Commissioner Bob Wenger said it would be belter for the county to pay for the spraying now when state and federal funds are supporting part of lhe cost, radicr than later, when the entire sum might have lo come out of die county's pocket Also at tlie meeting, die board agreed to review an updated solid waste nianagemem plan for lhe county. After commissioners review the document, it must go before all the other units of government in the county for review and approval lhe county is required by law to have a solid waste plan approved by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. According to an commissioner. who can order up to $2,500 per mile of maintenance work for any of executive summary of the plan, "the pre­ sent system is working well and should he continued. The plan calls for the continued use of City Environmental Services Land­ fill Inc. of Hastings for primary disposal, continuation of the present recyling dropoff box system and houseliold hazardous waste collection system, and promotion of re­ cyling. re-use and waste reduction within the county." the county's drains. In other action at last week's commis­ Also at tix- meeting, bids of $25,000 to Nurenberg Builders, $23,170 to Woodland sion meeting, lhe board voted lo spend an builder Alden Vincent, and $2,500 to Likover Builders of Delton were awarded for expenditures being made through a percent more than last year s expenditures. Sliaffe" said work on the drains is primar­ ily to clean them out. get rid of sediment, and clear out brush Work on the drains is initialed by petition from private landown­ ers followed by a hearing, or by the drain undetermined sum for the aerial spraying of the herbicide Bt on 117 acres of Charlton Park infested with gypsy moths The per­ acre cost of spraying for diose landowners participating in the Michigan Department county-administered federal and state home improvement grant program See YMCA, continued on page 17 fort to build lhe conference center, said lhe YMCA's willingness to wait and see if the Charlton Park project is viable and then throw in its lot with the Wright committee if it does prove viable, "gives us an anchor Truck hits cottage, none hurt A Delton man apparently fell asleep at the wheel Friday evening just prior to driving off the east side of M-43 near Reese Road and crashing into an co,,age °" Wal1 Lake according to a report by the Barry County Sheriff s Department. Steven Patrick Sleeman, 35, was not hurt in the 7 30 p m. P*1"* *njck h* a ®uardr«,i and •«»™ng to rest in the kitchen of the summer home. He was cited for careless driving and alcohol was not believed to be a factor. See M-37, continued on page 17-------------------------------months to gather input from all lhe "play­ ers and citizens." And. last week's meeting, he said, "is extremely valuable to me." He also plans to talk to major employers along the corridor. If traffic volumes keep increasing along the 52-mile stretch of M-37 between Grand Rapids and Battle Creek, it may take longer lo drive and Michalski said officials have to decide if that's acceptable. Kcnsinger Jones of Hastings, said he hoped the study wouldn't lose sight of lhe fact that many county citizens want lo maintain a rural quality of life. Michalski said lhe study needs to define what llx*|uality of life is and "try to make sure wc arc talking at the same level" and explore all possibilities and agree on what is acceptable, what is desired and what is not desired "There may be some people in the room lo start planning immediately for a specific lievablc." Jacobs added ■...We feel M-DOT has a responsibility to keep these roads safe." He also noted the accidents that have happened already by the new Wal-Mart store in Hastings. He wondered if the trafTic patterns in dial location were investigated in depth. He said at times it's almost im­ possible to turn left from the Wal-Mart driveway and head back to the city. Wresinski said the MDOTs regional of­ fice needs to be involved in solutions to those problems "Often. M-DOT "can't address a safety problem until there's some correctable pat­ tern dial can be identified... Often times we aren't able to he as proactive as we would like to be. These issues should be noted . " A goal of dre study should to address is- • sues such as diose, he said. Jacobs also noted that about 50 percent of Barry County residents work in Kent County today. There's more employment traffic than group" and "speeds things up" in regards to planning. Tlie Wright conference center would be built according to plans drawn up by the world-renowned architect in 1942 for Circle who don't want to see change al all," he said "Change will happen whether we want it Pines Center, a cooperative living center in Orangeville Township. Original plans included an outdoor amphitheater, recreation pavilion, athletic field, shed, staff dormitory, meeting and dining hall, staff cabins, craft shops, a group cabin, twd fiMh houses, a refreshment stand and * can hope for is to try and manage and deal with that change lo end up with the best possible results," Michalski said. The likelihood of a significant widening of M-37 in Barry County within the next 10-20 years "is pretty remote at Uns partkular point Si time because wc don't have commerce traffic from Barry to Kent and he said the most important issue is how to handle that traffic volume in that area "What is M-DOT doing and what are plans for additional roads?" he asked "There will be some widening on M-37 in (Kent County in) conjunction with the South Beltline:. J belteredWpreJeStBay?" administration building. Brown lias been assured that die confer­ ence center could be constructed according to present building code standards and still represent an original Wright design. Hav­ funds for road widening." he said. The MDOT will be taking a good look be under construction next year." Wresinski said, "it's not slated to go significandy fur­ at possible other improvements such as in­ ther south than die South Belt... We don't have plans al this point to extend further south into Barry County obviously, but we're also well aware that we're going to ing original Wright buildings could attract tourists and users of ilsc conference center from all over the world, according to pro­ ject organizers According to Storms, also possible in the future for the YMCA is construction of a full-service YMCA facility in Barry County. Seventy-eight percent of those re­ sponding to lhe September survey indicated they would support such a facility. Nearly all of the respondents said a large pool where swim meets could be held should be a part of such a facility. They also desired a gymnasium, day care facility, and multi­ purpose room. Storms said such a facility would also have a small fitness center. It would be a family-oriented center, lie said. Storms said the Y might collaborate with Kellogg Community College, Hast­ ings Area Schools, or other local groups lo build such a facility. Right now the proposal to try and build a full facility is being considered by the Y’s executive committee, which will tell the Y board in March whether it thinks a com­ mittee should be put together to explore the feasibility of such a facility, which could cost between $5 and S6 million. Storms said. Advertise m «>■ The Hastings BANNER Call Us at... 945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message and put together a marketing program that will GET RESULTS! or not Thomas Poslrna Deniece Hayward Delton couple arrested after unarmed robbery A Delton man and woman are being held in the Kenty County Jail on $25,000 bond awaiting preliminary examinations on unarmed robbery charges stemming from an incident at a rest stop Feb. 14. Thomas John Postma. 35 and Deniccc Hayward. 29. were arrested by the troopers from the Rockford Post of the Michigan Stale Police afte’ they allegedly beat and robbed a man at the 68lh Street rest area on northbound U.S -131. just south of Grand Rapids at about 2:10 a m t roopers said they were on routine patrol when they saw the couple’s pickup truck parked al the rest area and proceeded to park their cruiser in a concealed area Troopers saw that the vehicle was running and the female driver appeared to be nervous, they said. As lliey watched, troopers saw a male running from the rest area building being chased by the victim. The first man. later identified as Postma. got into the pickup, which took off at a high rale of speed "Troopers immediately gave chase and were finally able lo slop lhe pickup at the ramp to 54th Street," police reported. "When the passenger of the pickup was questioned, he claimed that lhe subject chasing him liad assaulted him. The only injuries observed on tlie passenger were lo his hands " Evidence in lhe truck, said police, was positively identified with evidence found al the scene and additional evidence was allegedly found on Hayward "While troopers were chasing the pickup, a 911 call was placed and Deputy Nick Kacchlcc of the Kent County Sheriffs Department arrived at lhe rest area and attended lo the victim." said police. The victim. 31. of Grand Rapids, told police he was beaten and robbed while he was near lhe vending machines where police found more evidence, lliey said According to a Jan 18 Barry County bond condition. Pos'jna was not to have an/ contact with Hayward, his ex­ girtfriend. at lhe lime the leb 14 incident occurred. Hayward liad reported lo the Barry County Sheriffs Department Feb. 7 dial Postmil was allegedly making phone calls to her. allegedly violating his bond condition. Postma is also currently being prosecuted on two domestic violence charges in Barry County's 56-1 District Court. Poslrna and Hayward are scheduled for preliminary examination on one count each of unarmed robbery Feb. 23 al 1:30 p.m. in Kent County District Court. No other information was available at press time Wednesday lhe best we can do or the best we terseclion improvements, signal timing enhancements and passing relief lanes. "We need to sit down widi a map of this he said This study will be an opportunity to fo­ swath through Barry County by buying up homes and property and widening the road, rtiunly Surveyor Brian Reynolds pointed cus on all of those issues... together com­ ing up with solutions to problems that M­ 6 will bring. Wresinski said. out. lhe MDOTs priority for the next 10 Michalski suggested physically taking dK group on a drive with the MDOT on M-37 and match issues. County Planning Director Jim McManus years is to bring stale roadways up lo "good condition." Wresinski said, and as a result mad and bridge preservation will be getting aTremendous amount of available dollars. "There isn't going to be a tremendous amount of new dollars for roadway im­ provements and so wc’rc going to have to lake a real careful look across the stale on how to prioritize these dollars, he said. Problems along M-37 in Barry County and the surrounding area were identified by some of lhe audience Fred Jacobs, president of lhe Barry ("ounty Futuring Committee, said he be­ lieves the MDOT is taking too long to catch up with the expansion that's going on in the Caledonia area, especially from 84th to 100th streets. He noted that nu­ merous vehicle accidents happen in that area "It's going lo balloon in lhe next four or five years " He questioned why the MDOT doesn't widen M-37 to four lanes at least lo Caledonia. "There's a major safety problem." he said. The traffic pattern in Caledonia is unbe- Hastings student faces drug dealing charge J-Ad Graphics Nm Service A teacher's interception of a note passed in a Hastings High School classroom Tuesday led to a 17-ycar-old sophomore being arrested and charged widi a felony for allegedly intending lo deal 1.SD. according lo Hastings City Police Department officer Clifford Morse Raphael Lee Gonzalez of Hastings was arraigned on a charge of possession with intent to deliver LSD Wednesday, wlicn a $10,000 personal recognizance bond was set in Barry County District Court. According to Morse. Gonzalez also has been suspended from school for 10 days. Three other students, including the 16- year-old female who had allegedly paid Gonzalez $12 for two "hits." were also suspended as a result of the incident. According lo Morse, the note contained a reference to the purchase of two "hits" of LSD by lhe freshman girl and that Gonzalez was allegedly the person selling the hallucinogenic drug. "Hie teacher also witnessed money changing hands between Gonzalez and dagirl." said Morse, "but she did not sec the dnigs." Gonzalez was then taken to the high school office, where Ik allegedly dropped a small, foil package on the floor He tlicn allegedly admitted that the two "gel- liave to access die impact the Soudi Belt will have not only on M-37, but the coun­ ty's going to have to review their system." corridor and gel additional input from you folks, beyond the MDOTs five-year plan." Wresinski said. That should eliminate any perceived fears dial the MDOT is going to cut a large tabs" inside were LSD before producing a third tablet from his pocket. Morse said. "He also had the money on him and the hits were to he delivered to lhe girl later," Morse said "Our lest kit did show lhe presence of LSD and they will he sent to 11k stale lab for further resting." Morse said Gonzalez refused to say where the got lire drugs or how long he may have been selling them at the school. "lie said he'd liad it a while and decided lo sell il." said Morse Gonzalez is scheduled to appear in District Court Wednesday. Feb 24. al 9 a.m for a preliminary examination of tire charge. noted that since Barry County is between "the lion and bear (Grand Rapids and Battle Creek), "it's not going to be our county that's going to change traffic patterns ulti­ mately. Il's going to be other counties that arc going to change traffic patterns and we're going to be a silling duck." McManus wondered how far the study's focus would stretch. The study itself is proactive and Barry County is still part of the process. Michal­ ski told him. "If we have any weak links, it's not going to be as successful." Howard Penrod. Hastings City Manager, said he thinks it's important for Barry lo work together to determine "much of this plan ourselves" rather than having someone else do il. "Wc really need to understand where we want to be and how this type of activity is going lo affect us and really develop it for ourselves... We need lo try to preserve the resources in this county. The only way we can do that is to work together. We're fragmented right now. We have seven planning units all doing similar things, but not doing il together. Unless we work to­ gether wc'rc going to be somewhat at the mercy of die lion and Uk bear..." Drummond said he interpreted Penrod's statement to mean "Wc can't let the road drive our vision for the county... Wc need to gel our act together and say this is the kind of lifestyle we want to have in this county. Now let's design the road to fit that... We need to spend time figuring out what kind of lifestyle we want lo have in Barry County in lhe next 50 years," Drummond said. Jim Brown agreed dial a 50-year focus down the road was the right track "Fifty years is nothing." he said SUBSCRIBE ...to The Hastings BANNER and be informed. �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 18. 1999 was continued on probation and ordered to report lo lhe Calhoun ('ounty Day Report Program lor violating probation lor Tailing COURT NCUJS A man accused of taking sexually ex­ plicit photos of two minor girls last Au­ gust pleaded guilty but mentally ill in Barry County’s 5th Circuit Court Thursday lo one of the charges in exchange for the oilier charge being dismissed. Dale Frederick French. 50. could spend a maximum of 20 years in prison and/or be fined $100,000 when be is sentenced on die conviction March 11. He remains free on $20,000 bond. During his arraignment Ihursday. French said lie decided to plead guilty lo avoid hav­ ing the victim testify. . "I don’t want to put tlie family or the girl through that kind of pain." he told Fisher. "I don’t wan to hurt anybody any more." French said he took the photo of the gir.’ after lie liad been drinking fix three dayi and liad not been taking his medicalions. "There’s no excuse for what 1 did." he said. "I’m really sorry, Fm so sorry." According to tlie mother of one of lhe victims. French was the live-in boyfriend of the victim’s babysitter, who had appar­ ently left the girl alone with French. French told the court Thursday that his girlfriend was in Chicago wlien die incident occurred. Police became involved last August when French solicited another neighbor­ hood girl by offering lo pay her S10 if she would pose nude for him The girl instead ran to a neighbor’s house and police were called When police responded, they searched the home and found lhe photo of the woman’s daughter. of probation violation. Jarman was accused of violating proba­ In other court business Thursday: • Robert Benjamin was sentenced to one year in jail and three years probation, plus S2.CMK) in fines and costs on a conviction of third offense drunk driving. "With an extensive criminal history in such a short lime being an adult, lie needs u» gel himself under control," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "He’s failed to follow through with substance abuse treatment. It’s obvious he needs to keep himself under control, not only for himself, but fix his son as well. Hopefully (12 months) will give him a chance not only to dry out but see where his life is headed." Defense attorney Donald Hammond told lhe court Benjamin has a substance abuse problem and dial he didn’t have lhe greatest upbringing. "He know this is the last break he’ll get." said Hammond. "He’s been employed in the family business fix a number of years bet his substance abuse problems get him into trouble." Fisher told Benjamin his case is a sad one. "1 would think you would want to put an end to this." said Fisher. "I would think if you didn’t do it for yourself, you would do il for your son." • John Jarman, 20, of Middleville had his Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status re­ voked and was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 18 months probation on his conviction Banner CLASSIFIEDS tion by leaving lhe Teen Challenge pro­ gram he was ordered to attend as part of his probation ixi a previous conviction of tak­ ing an all-terrain vehicle. "Obviously he’s not taking his probation seriously." said Kuzava. "Il’s clear lie’s had problems in tlie past with school, though he had been benefiting greatly from lhe Teen Challenge program. Before Dial, he would just screw off and do nothing." Defense attorney Carol Jones Dwyer said, however, that Jarman has been re­ sponsible while working for his father and that he has sought ether work as well. When Judge Fisher asked Jarman if he had anything to say about why his teachers report that he is disruptive in class, that he has a pixx altitude and wears inappropriate clothing. Jarman declined. "You don't have any explanation for that type of behaviix?" "No, sir," said Jarman, adding that he no longer wants to participate in the Teen Challenge program. "It's very disturbing what I sec here (in a prc-senience report) about your altitude and die attitude you've showed to the court," said Fisher. "You don't act like someone who has rules to live by, you act like someone who just docs whatever you want." • Keith Horton, 30, of Middleville pleaded guilty to attempted manufacture and M FREE TO GOOD HOME two Labs. Call after 5pm. 948-3754 lost \ lid T 01(11(1 REWARD FOR INFORMA­ TION LEADING TO recovery of a deer blind mounted on a 2 e:e trailer, green & Hack, stofrom property onJordan Road in Woodland Township, call 616> 367-4893. . 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Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. ^Qfornapple ‘Spay Day’ to cut sterilization costs The Barry County Humane Society will help area pct owners with the costs of sterilizing cats and dogs on “Spay Day USA” Tuesday, Feb. 23. Barry County Pet owners can call 945­ 0602 or 945-3994 from 9 a.m. to 6 many updates, attached garage, fcnceu in backyard. $82,000. 616-374-7885 p.m. a The Humane Society will issue a $10 certificate to each pct owner to . We are currently hiring in our dietary department for a part-time position with \ arious hours. Competithc benefit package available, including medical/dental. Let residents and staff make you smile each work day! If you are interested in this position, come lo Thomapplc Manor to fill out an application. Save Forests THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A 19-year-oid Shelbyville woman, currently in lhe Barry County Jail serving two sentences on previous drag-related convictions, faces new charges in connection with lhe break-m of a Woodland Township home Nov. IS. said Det. Sgt. I cat Quinn of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. al a nearby gas station, staling that lhe woman wm needed ehewherc. When the woman left. Avery allegedly broke into lhe brane, with the help of a male accomplice, and k>ok the items "This investigation is being conducted by mysdf arid by Det. Sgt Jay Olejniczak of the Barry County Sheriffs Department to dear up ocher possible, related complaints." said Quinn Avery also is being charged in Ionia County fra allegedly passing three bad checks m 10 days at two Lake Odessa grocery stores between Nov. 16 and Nov. 17. Man arrested after alleged rape HASTINGS - A 32-year-oU Hxsungs num who allegedly raped a woman B is U the Barry County Jail on $7,500 bond, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings (too arrested for domestic violence after police M caHcd w lhe al about 5BS .70 in the 200 block of West Tboro Street. is rlratged with three counts of raping lhe 26-year-old Hasting. woman) causing physical injury, and with assault with intent to commit sexual penetration Leedy said the victim was acquainted with Starling and that the incidence* I the home some lime aroc_d I am "The victim called fur help, but was apparently in fear of her Me,* he said. why she waned so long to call.' The victim suffered minor injuries during lhe alleged attacks. taken to Pennock Hospital following lhe incident, which remains Starling »ar arraign on die five charges Tuesday and scheduled for Feb. 26 in Barry County's 56-1 District Coon. Man with .30 blood JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHiP - A Bailie Creek Baseline Road m about 9:30 p.m. Feb. II wax found alcohol content of .30, more than three times the John Henry Staines, 36, was arraigned Feb. 12 on a driving as a result of tlie accident and is being held on $ Barry County Jail. Staines is also charged with driving Police said Staines told deputies he had been at a he traveled west on Baseline Road die night of the the north side of the rood near Dunn Road, he overcrarectod leaving the south side of the road, police reported HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone call*. Buskirk Lumber Company, 3)0 Oak St.. Freeport. Ml EOE Staines overcorrected again, causing a rear tire to blow pavement as the vehicle re-entered the roadway where it f side, where it came lo rest. Staines was not injured and was wearing a seat he!: when the accident occurred, said. HELP WANTED: Apply at Justin Carriage 7615 S. M-66 in Nashville. 517-852-9743 Crashes all over Barry County F natural forasts* BARRY COUNTY - Police and wrecker drivers were sent 19 separate accidents between 3 p.m. and midnight after a heavy, the county roadways covered with a sheet of ice. No ok was seriously hurt in the accidents, which included one Hnktcincr at about 4 p m . which closed the highway for brief r " Other accidents included a twtxar crash in the 1900 bk M-37 and Cun Lake Road, an accident at M-37 and Yankee ditch on Nwth Btoalway near Sisson road, and a two-car Hl at Hastings. Four of the accidents were rollover property damage accidents State Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway) or call us involved mime injuries at 948-8555.________________ Lake Odessa man arrested for r LOCAL COMPANY seeking individual with Accounting, MS Word, and Excel background. 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For i remediate consideration, please submit a cover letter, sal­ ary history and resume to Branch Supervisor AD#632, c/o Re­ minder., P.O. Box 188..Hastings 49058______________________ 25 pre-trial hearing was set. If convicted, site could face a maximum of 15 years in prison. and being a habitual offender. A $2,000 cash or surety bund was set and a Feb 24 4094. llclp II a nh tl WHY SPENDUP TO S3.00on everyday name-brand prod­ ucts when you can purchase the same products for only $1.00? Call 1-888-263-0619 or 616-968-2912. • David Thomas Cook. 20. of Hastings, was in court to explain why he hasn't paid fines and costs on a previous conviction when he was arrested on a valid warrant fix allegedly creaking and entering a Barber Road mobile home sometime before Jan 23 He was later lodged al the Barry County • Julie Hensley. 34. of Battle Creek, was1 scheduled lo be arraigned on a one-count charge of second degree home invasion for allegedly breaking into a home in Assyria Township April 18, 199X. A not guilty plea was entered and a Feb delivery of methamphetamine, which he said occurred June I, 1998 in Yankee Springs Township. He is scheduled to be sentenced March 11 at 8:15 a.m. Horton could be sentenced to a <M..The Hastings BANNER ' 945-9554 /’< /' lo pay Tines and costs. "I’ve learned my lesson ihis tune." Gris* wold said. "1 hope dial’s true," said Fisher. "There’s no reason you can't get a job and pay these off" Gnswold also was continued on proba­ tion and givey 309 days in jail with credit for 309 days served. "Mr Griswold appreciates the tact dial prison is die next option.” said defense at­ torney. Gordon Shane McNeill Jail and held <mi the charge of second degree home invasion. could spend a maximum of 15 years in prison on each ctxinl. Pursuit leads to crash, foot Save America’s Forests 4 Library Court, SE Washington, DC 20003 202-544-9219 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A 23-ycar-old Lake Odessa man police Feb. 13 fled on foot after crashing his car on Woodland about 2:40 a m., according lo a report by the Barry County Sheriffs I Richard Russell Geiger Jr. of Mote Riad, Lake Odessa, was not injured it and alcohol was believed to be a factix. police said. His passenger. Lonnie 1-cc Ackley, also was not hun when the driver 1 the curve, slid off die road and rolled over, landing back ai its wheels Seat belts were worn and no citations were issued, according lo the ■ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 18. 1999 - Page 19 he said "In a very real sense, this was the ultimate betrayal of a child's trust and dure Two men get long prison terms for molesting boys by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer If Robert Decker and Kenneth Koan is no sentence available to this court that of your hie "Mr. Koan, wliat you did is truly evil in the worst sense of the word lo hear and read wliat vou did is enough lo make peo­ ple sick to their stomachs." I isher. who called Koan's crimes "tor­ ture." said he imposed a more harsh sen­ tence Ilian the state guidelines .ailed for be­ can repay the debt owed to these children " "A dad is someone who is supposed lo love and care for me." said tlie oldest boy as his father sal across the room awaiting sentence. "All of the good things we did together have been fogged. I fell dirty in­ side from all that abuse." lhe younger boy explained that lhe abuse by his father has affected him in many ways. "lie made me lose my hometown, my could have been lawfully sentenced to penalties befitting their crimes, lheir pun­ ishment would have been cruel and un­ usual. Judge James Fisher said last Thurs­ day before sending them to prison. lite two men had been convicted of re­ peatedly sexually molesling two former Hastings boys. Decker. 6). of Delton was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty by a jury Jan. 26 of forcing the two boys to have oral and anal sex. sometimes at knife point, al least two times each between 1091 and 1993. "Mr. Decker was probably the crudest dren can be protected from him." Fisher told Koan his primary concern and lhe most violent of the vultures cir­ cling these kids for all of diose years." said assistant Barry (’ounty Prosecutor David Makled "He’s a sick, cruel mistake of a human being." The 42-year-old Koan, the father of lhe wlien considering a punishment was protec­ tion of society and ensuring dial he never lias a chance lo repeat his "horrible acts." "Revenge is a meal and it's best eaten cold." said Fisher. "I can't imagine what il must feel like to have your own children two victims, was sentenced to spend 60 years to 120 years in prison widioul die possibility of parole until he is 92 years ask a judge to put you in prison for lhe rest cause the guidelines UtxiT cover the number of acts or measure the repealed victimiza­ tion or die "unimaginable depravity" of die acts. "The victims were repeatedly forced to perform oral and anal sex for die defendant friends, my emotions and he made me miss out on seeing my grandfather one more lime before he passed away." said die boy "I missed out on a loving and trusting fa­ ther He should be locked up so other chil­ and others and the defendant prostituted them to several others." said Fisher "Seven other individuals have bcui con­ victed of having sex widi the victims. The defendant has stolen die lives of these two young victims, and lhe guidelines are ut­ terly deficient in measuring the psycholog­ ical damage of the brutalization of these victims. "The bottom line is dial this defendant should ever be released, at least not until there is some assurance dial he would be too feeble lo commit such horrific acts again." Kenneth Richard Koan. left, and Robert Glenn Decker, right, are headed to prison for lengthy terms. Decker was senteneced to life while Koan received 60 to 120 years on their convictions of molesting Koan's sons. old for his jury trial conviction on one of 23 related child and sexual abuse charges. Tlie remaining 22 charges were dismissed. "It's all over now." said the oldest boy minutes after lhe sentences were handed down. ”1 can gel on with my life." Both boys talked in court Thursday of their lost childhtMid and the effects of lhe terror lliey endured from tlie lime they were 3 and 5 years old until they were taken out of lhe home three years ago at tlie ages of 14 and 10 The brothers, who live in separate resi­ dential treatment facilities in Grand Rapids, asked for life sentences for both their father ;uid Decker, who was sentenced first. Tlie oldest boy. now 17, said lie regrets tlie "pain and sorrow lie's (Decker) caused my mom," and said Decker's acts led him lo offending his little brother and two other children. "It led up to my depression and using drugs to gel away from all lhe pain." he said. His 13-year-old brother broke down sob­ 00 DODGE NEON OO CHRYSLER CONCORDE AW From DO PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 4 Door From MO. $1 89™ MO. bing and was led out of die courtroom by From the older boy, unable to finish expressing his feelings about being separated from his mother and his now deceased grandfatlier, due in pan to Decker's abuse. Family Independence Agency Child Wel­ fare’Specialist Vickie Hartshorn maintained that the younger boy fell safer seeking pro­ tection from his pit bull dog than from his ^•269°° From MO. ♦198MA percentage of lifers gel paroled. It's such a ong sentence that it would likely be decades before lie'd be eligible for parole and by then he'd be dead ” For Koan, however. 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Brine in this check to qualify 00C0000 years, established under new sentencing formulas, which include offense severity "scores" "Hie judge found it completely reason­ able to depart from the guidelines because of the seriousness of the offenses," said Makled. who had some stark words about Koan during tlie sentence hearing: MO. J < S323,M,‘ mo. J 96 FORD BRONCO 98 BUICK LESABRE 98 GRAND PRIX SE V-8, loaded, leather. Eddie Bauer Ed. 4 dr., auto., A/C, full power. $16,995 Sunroof, kwded. CD. unr owner trade. 2 .toTtmtt ( > QgVOO* . V ut $11,950 IDO MO. \$ 18,995 ^90700* d MO. j k *299lwr MO. uper tore Pope, lo whom die oldest boy first revealed what Hartshorn called "die atrocities." OF HASTINGS CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH 4 Auto., air, P/wind., locks & more. uS 18,495 lo 1 OO' MO. 1455 W. State Street, Hastings THE CHRYSLER said Makled. was due not only lo the courage of die boys, but also in part to Court Appointed Special Advocate Gavin I MO. 09 CHRYSLER 3OOM 4 DOOR ~ *500.00 0000 Good on any s Used Vehicle just before hearing his sentence. "I did not do diis crime." Decker will he eligible for parole review in 10 years, said Makled, diough it is un­ likely he would be considered for parole. "The chances arc virtually nil they'd let him out." said Makled. "Only a very small According to Pope. Koan robbed lhe boys of their childliood, and lheir rights to security, happiness and to their own bod­ ies. "And what did he give them in return?" f™’28325A MO. From child molesters will not be tolerated in Barry County," he said. "I diink murder is a higher crime and this should be put into perspective with that." "God knows I didn’t do this," said Decker stamps from his friends in exchange for sex with die boys "He brought into his house some of the most perverted people in this county lo have sex widi his children while he was there." Makled noted "It wouldn't take loo many people like Kenneth Koan to destroy a civilization " Credit for bringing the crimes lo justice, A*9 4 00 PLYMOUTH BREEZE are worse crimes than child molesting. "I know you want lo send a message that : ’ 00 DODGE RAM 15OO QUAD W CAB BflJTEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 99 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT parents. "The behavior of tliese men is below an­ imal instincts." she told Fisher.."Animals only use sex for reproduction. I am horri­ fied at the acts of Robert Decker, who used terror to control these boys for his own pleasure." She added that tlie boys liave no chance of escaping from tlie pain and tlie memo­ ries of their childhood. Court-appointed defense attorney Mark Doster, however, told die court dial there MO. MS-9383 «1-8M-888-61M OPEN: Mon. & Wed. 8 JO a.m. - 8:00 p.m.;Tues., Thurs. 4 Fri. 8 JO am. 6 JO p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. DODGE JEEP •93-eOmos. 10%; 94-95-72 mo». 12%: 96-98 - 84 mo,. 12% ♦ tax. Me, 4 Ic. to qualified buyers. - See dealer tor delate. V �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 18 1999 There are signs that help identify child sexual abuse hy Shelly Sulser Stuff Writer Recent, high profile child sexual abuse cases in Barry County have left an impres­ sion on many local residents that pe­ dophiles are running rampant in neighbor­ hoods, hunting for children lo satisfy dieir sick, sexual desires. "It's made me kind of paranoid." said one young mother. "My little girl has been waking up in tlie middle of night crying lately So when I look her lo the doctor. I had him check lo see if anyone lias been abusing her " lhe mother was relieved to learn dial her daughter's problem was a common infec­ tion ( Tying in die middle of lhe night, how­ ever. is one of a number of signs of sexual abuse dial parents can watch for, according lo a pamphlet available from the Barry County Family Independence Agency Child sexual abuse is defined as sexual activity with a child by a family member or caretaker It can include It Hid ling or any kind of in­ lheir abuse when it is someone oilier dian a appropriate touching, rape or attempted rape and using a child lo create pornogra­ phy. Non-physical sexual abuse occurs m die form of indecent exposure, plain talk about sex designed to shock die child or spark his or her curiosity and allowing die child to watch or hear sexual acts or materials According to local statistics, among high schools students in Barry County. 30 per­ cent of girls and 5 percent of boys reported in 1997 dial they had been sexually abused Widi 130 names on Barry County's reg­ their trust, its confusing and you don't know what to do." she said. "Statistics istered sex offender list, which includes 30 people widi Plainwell addresses, 7 from Caledonia. 2 from Richland. 9 from I-ake Odessa. 6 from Wayland and 6 from Belle­ Other signs to watch for: • Behavioral problems, such as with­ drawal. seductive or aggressive behavior, running away and/or eating disorders. • Depression. • Confusion about identity; • Nightmares or trouble sleeping; Physical harm usually includes injury to die genital area, painful urination or stom­ ach aches and die presence of sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS. Victims of abuse may have trouble form­ ing close relationships and die victim may need professional help to realize that he or she is not to blame. (Mhcr visible side effects, some of which don’t manifest until they are older, include sei’-destructive behavior, alcohol and drug abuse and may even ciwnmit suicide. Many victims of abuse feel worthless and unlovable, feelings that can affect lheir performance in school or at work, and dieir personal relationships vue. it also contains 28 from Hastings. 13 from Delton, 13 from Middleville, 9 from Nashville. 2 from Shelbyville and one each from Dowling. Woodland and Hickory Comers Allegan County's list contains 98 names of convicted sex offenders. Pedophilia is defined as sexual desire in an adult fir a child and pedophiles typically are people who put themselves in positions that allow them to have access to children, such as parents or foster parents, an older brodicr or sister, odier relatives, a babysit­ ter. teachers or other schools staff, residen­ tial or day-care staff, youth activity leaders. "We've found historically," said FIA pro­ tective services investigator Charlene Michael, "that children who grow up being abused don't know it's wrong. And, it’s not always ugly, direalening attacks. It can be what seems to be loving touches that go out of boundaries, but the child doesn't know that." Children who tell find it easier to relate parent or someone they don't know, said Michael. “But when it's a parent who destroys show duit its usually someone they know " Adults such as medical and school per­ sonnel, psychologists, police and child care providers who become aware of or suspect child abuse of any kind, not solely sexual abuse, are required by Michigan's Child lYotection luiw. passed in 1975. lo make a report lo die Family Independence Agency or law enforcement. All odier adults may make such reports. "We ask tk.ni who they can talk to." said Michigan State Police community service officer Sandra I .arsen "It can be a teacher, a police officer, a grandparent and we let them talk about who they can trust." Larsen teaches lhe difference between a good touch and a bad touch in die schools as part of die TEAM (Teaching ISducation And Mentoring) project curriculum in die kindergarten through lhe fifth grades "We tell them 'if they don't believe you. tell someone else.’" she said. "Tell some­ one who does listen to you, whether it's a police officer or a teacher. They arc required by law to report it." In extreme cases where the children are in fear of lheir lives if lliey tell, the child may never tell, or die abuse may not be revealed until years later "Unfortunately, criminal sexual conduct types of offenses are not unusual," said as­ sistant Barry County Prosecutor David Makled. "although I think they have die most damaging and long lasting impact on the victims." That was evidenced in die courtroom re­ cently when a total of 34 potential jurors in die cases of convicted child molestors Robert Decker and Kenneth Koan were cx- fused from serving because they had been victims »»r liave family members who have been victims. However. Makled and Michael believe that tlie problem is no more prevalent in Barry ('ounty Ilian in other counties. "I know there is a lot of enmma; sexual conduct all over." said Makled, who suc­ cessfully pn>secuied Decker and Koan "I don't think it's unique to our county But I think more are being prosecuted so die public perception is that there is more of it going on." "We live in a small community." added Michael, "so things come to our attention more quickly ." ()n die other hand, said Makled. "we are careful about charging people with these types of crimes because there is the possibility dial die claim could be false and we arc aware of die stigma dun be attached to someone wiki is accused " He said in only rare cases, however, are claims found lo be false. According to statistics from die Family Independence Agency, of 305 reports of child abuse made in 1998.75 were substan­ tiated and 16 percent resulted in court in­ vol vanent. Ilkise cases involved a total of nine child sexual abuse perpetrators: two were par­ ents. two were siblings, one was another relative, two were oilier household mem­ bers and two were other perpetrators In cases where the child is not believed by the mother, for instance. Michael said die mother tries to deny the abuse because il likely happened to her, too. "From their own experience, they may have die inability to see the signs." she said. "They don't want to believe it could happen to their own child because it hap­ pened to them" Michael said statistics show that most sexual abusers arc men abusing young girls "So many moms don't know and that makes it hard to believe." she said. "They’d like to believe dieir child would tell them everything and they arc embarrassed when they find out That's the biggest barrier for moms prior to disclosure." Where In get help Anyone wanting to prevent abuse and learn more about how to recognize the signs or is seeking counseling can obtain a variety of btrnklels from the Family Independence Agency Library. The library includes at least six books on child sexual abuse alone, including a comic-book style book for kids to read about abuse and who to tell. For people seeking help, they call any one of these numbers • The Family Independence Agency: 948­ 3200. • Barry ('ounty Mental Health: 948-8041 • Family and Children's Services: 948­ 4096 • SAFI- Place: 948-4290 • Rape Crisis: 616/385-3587 • Gryphon Helpline: 616/381-4357 • Child Protective Services: 948-3233 • Barry County Child Abuse Prevention Council: 948-3264 Other counseling services are also avail­ able dirough the YWCA of Grand Rapids and KalamaziM) and dirough Lutheran (Tiild and Family Services. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire. Find Work, etc. Call.945-9554 MID-WINTER SPECIALS! 88 LS *316 $1709 DUE AT SIGNING 1999 OLDS ALERO GL 1999 GMC SONOMA 1999 SIERRA 2WD EXT. CAB •$1514 DUE AT SIGNING ♦$1505 DUE AT SIGNING *2,2,4* ♦$1700 DUE AT SIGNING 1995 CHEVY 2500 4X4 1990 CHEVY 1500 FLARE-SIDE 4X4 SILVERADO, LOADED, 350, TRAILER PKG 350, LOADED. 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LEASE + TAX, TITLE & FEES. *♦98, 97 GOOD PEC Dreisbach “ Oldsmobile 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 1993 FORD PROBE GT LEATHER, LOADED FULLY LOADED CD, LEATHER, SUNROOF BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY, LOADED, SAVE! *5,995 Pontiac 1995 CHRYSLER LHS GMC Truck Call 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 ■ Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition.' � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-02-25.pdf 1d75464d5119ced6ea1ba72260336afe PDF Text Text School traffic troubles solved? See Story on Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Has i ings . THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25. 1899 VOLUME 146, NO. 8 I News Briefs: Legislative : Coffee set ■I The next I rgislaiive Coffee will be • held at 8 a.ra. Monday. March 8. at ; the County Seat Restaurant in ; Hastings. : : State Senator Joanne Emmous; • Slate Representative Joanne Emmons; :> Jeanne Englehart, representing Third IHstrki Congressman Vent Ehlers; and Heidi Kaeb. representing Congressman Vein Ehlers, will be on hand to talk about issues and concerns. A straw vote on one issue will be taken at the end of tire session. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. All Barry County citizens are encouraged to ■-Mend ■ Sheriff to be \ in 'dog house* 1 r Tt: Barry Cue.dy Animal Lhcltet 1 2000 Committee will have a fun-ra:scr • Friday in which Sheriff Steve DeBoer - will try to get out of the "dog bouse." DeBoer’s home, starting Feb. 26. will be a cardboard dog bouse that will be placed on scaflidding in from of the WBCH radio station in downtown Hastings. In order to get out of his predicament, he must meet the $10,000 challenge in pledges. An anonymous donor already has pledged a match of $10,000. so it is possible to raise a total of $20,000. all of which will go toward building a new animal shelter The Shelter 2000 Committee has a goal of raising $150,000 total and has n balance of $80,000 to raise before -July 13. Other upcoming fund-raisers include a Pretty Pct Contest March 8­ ' 12, a bake sale at MainStrcet Savings •' Bank March 12. a Nashville Strings dance from 7 to 10 p.m. March 12. and an auction at die Barry Expo tenter March 13 ANNER New facility still feasible District library idea a Mead deal’ by Mary Warner Staff Writer The co-chairs of the District Library Steering Committee are still optimistic that a new library can be built in Hastings, despite the fact that both Rutland and Hast­ ings Charter townships lu»ve nixed the dis­ trict library concept. Representatives of both townships said at a meeting Feb. 15 that they could not support the formation of a district library because the townships would lose their ability to hold separate libr-iry millage elec­ tions. Hastings Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttendcn said she told Jim Brown, co­ chair of the District Library Steering Committee, that "lite district library is a dead deal." Cruttendcn said that the Hastings Town­ ship attorney advised board members at their last meeting that a district library board could hold a joint millage election any time within two years of the estab­ lishment of the district library Such a joint election would include the city of Hastings and both townships. The fear of both Rutland and Hastings townships is that millages would be passed because city voters would approve them, while town­ ship voters might not approve them. "We're not going to allow (township voters) to be swept into a joint election where they're going to be outnumbered," Cruttendcn said. Rutland Township Treasurer Blanche Munjoy also said "1 believe lite city would outnumber us tremendously." Munjoy said that Rutland Township was told that once the district library became a formal entity and a district library board was formed, die townships would have one cltance to ask for millage money separately from the city. If township voters turned down a millage proposal, it would take two years to dissolve the district library partner­ ship. Munjoy said. In die meantime, the district library board could hold joint mil­ lage elections "several times," she said. Brown said the news of the townships’ withdrawal from die district library project was met with mixed emotions. While he and co-chair John Fchsenfeld were disap­ pointed lliat the district library concept was not going to work, he said, "the silver lin­ ing" was that the townships still indicated they wanted to be a part of the drive to re­ place the Hastings Public Library with a new structure dial could serve the city and two townships and possibly other munici­ palities in die future Munjoy said Rutland wou’< continue to contract for library services with the city, and also agreed that if the Hastings Library Board "wants us to ask for more millage, we certainly will do that, too." Rutland currendy levies three tenths of a mill for contracted library services with the city of Hastings, but library board mem­ bers have said that contribution does not cover the cost of services given to the township's residents. Hastings Township See 'DEAD DEAL' continued page 3 Shelter 2000 Committee helps Walk for Warmth Symphony event geared to family : More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Scrabble used as learning aid Central fourth-grader Kayla Romanak discovered Wednesday that learning can be fun when she and other students in Emmalene McConnell's class played Scrabble with games partially paid for by the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation. McConnell said she purchased six of the games and HEEF awarded a grant for another six games. The Scrabble program offers a way to build important vocabulary skiHs while maintaining the fun factor." McConnell said, ft also aids in teaching spelling, writing, and math, she said. The Shelter Committee continues to meet al 6:30 Thursday evenings at the Commission on Aging building in . The Grand Rapids Symphony's ap­ pearance in Hastings at 3 p.m. this Sunday afternoon is intended to be for the whole family. AU young people ages 18 and under, and those under 12 who are accompa­ nied by an adult, will be admitted free of charge to the hour-long concert. Die GRSO is expected to perform the Rossini overture to The Bartier of Seville." Poems from Prokofiev's "Summer Day." Ravel's "Le Tombeau de Couperin" and tire first movement (allegro vivace) of Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 "Italian " Also featured will be soloist David Hall on marimba in Rosauro's Marimba Concerto. An "afterglow" wine and cheese tastjng party also is planned at Jonny Conoon's Restaurant after the concert. Coat is $20 per person. Call 945-0100 for reservations " The concert is sponsored by the -Thomapplc Arts Council of Barry County. Cost for adults to attend the concert will be $12 per person. $10 for senior citizens PRICE 50- One hundred and one Dalmatians weren't on hand, but two spotted friends Jesse and Jake - were there when the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee presented a check for $101 to support Saturday’s Walk for Warmth fund-raiser. From left are shelter supporter Kimberly Maiville of Devon Title Co. and her Dalmatians. Joyce Jarman, chairperson of Walk for Warmth for the past 13 years; and shelter committee members Mark Englerth. Julie DeBoer and Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer The DeBoers also presented a $100 personal check to Jarman. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Tlicre arc more than 101 reasons to do­ nate to Walk for Warmth and die most im­ portant one is the Barry County commu­ nity. said Mark Englerth of die Animal Shelter 2000 Committee. That's the top reason Shelter Committee members readied into their own wallets to donate $101 to Walk for Warmth, the 14th annual fund-raiser dial generates emergency funds for low income families when diey can't pay their heating bills. Another reason for the donation was that the Shelter Committee is launching a $10,000 Challenge at noon diis Friday to raise funds to help build a new animal shel­ ter and during die planning didn't realize die date was so close to Saturday's Walk For Warmth. "We don't want to compete with their fund-raiser." Julie DeBoer said, "and we want to show our support.”, The shelter committee wanted to make the donation because "our group is focused on the community." Englerth said. "The animal shelter is our goal now. however, there are a lol of very worthwhile groups in the community Certainly we take our hats off to diese (Walk for Warmth) people who have been at it year after year after year They certainly deserve a little helping hand, too." For the shelter committee’s $10,000 Challenge. Sheriff Steve DeBoer is going to slay in a cardboard dog house in down­ town Hastings until folks donate $10,000 in pledges for the new shelter by calling in llreir donations to WBCH Radio Station. An anonymous donor has offered to match what is raised in die event, up to $10,000. "Il’s for die cause, and so if that's what it lakes I'll do that." Sheriff DeBoer said of living in the cardboard dog house until the $10,000 goal is reached. "Il may be a little inconvenience for me. but in die long run 1 drink it will certainly be worth it." he said. "I know the commu­ nity is going to come out and be part of the fund-raiser and we're going to raise money for a good cause and dial's what it's all about." "Il’s going to be fun, loo." Julie DeBoer said. DeBoer's "dog house" will be placed on scaffolding in front of WBCH Radio during die fund-raiser. The committee hopes citi­ zens will stop by the "dog bouse" and visit with DeBoer and odicr committee members during die event. "We want people to come down and cheer us on. ask questions and talk." Julie DeBoer said. Special T-shirts will be available for sale and the Jiellcr committee's special animal ambassadors Murphy, Tasha and the De­ Boers' family <t. Bailey, will be making appearances . Because of Slierifr/JeBocr's participation in the shelter fund-raiser, he won’t be able to participate in the Walk for-Warmth event as he has done in the oast, so he and Iris wife Julie also presented a $100 dona­ tion Tuesday to Walk for Warmth Chair­ person Joyce Jarman. �Page 2 - I he Hastings Banner - Thursday February 25 1999 News Briefs: Coffee house concert tonight The second annual coffee house con­ cert. featuring the Delton Kellogg band program, will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 25. in the high school auditorium Admission is $2, which includes beverages and snacks. Special guests for the program will be die Western Michigan University Jazz Quintet Proceeds from the concert will be used to pay for hand activities. ■Warmth Walk* set for Saturday Die 14lh annual "Walk for Warmth* is scheduled for 8:30 am. Saturday al lhe Free Methodist Church on East State Road, across from Tom's Market in Hastings. The goal for this year's fund-raising walk is $15,000. last year the walkers collected $13,251 in pledges. Walkers will have a choke of a onemile or three-mile route. The money raised goes to help low income, elderly and disabled Barry County families with their winter heating bills. The program is adminis­ tered through die Community Action Agen.-y of South Central Michigan Lenten Luncheon series continues The Lenten Luncheon series, sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, will continue at noon today (Feb. 25) at lhe First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St.. Hastings. After lunch, a worship service will be held in the sanctuary al 12:30. concluding at I p.m. The du-mc for this year's scries is Hie Lord's Prayer. The Rev. Kent Keller of the First Presbyterian Church wdl speak today Reception set for new supt. A welcome reception for new Superintendent Gunnard John, on will be held Irnat 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight (I'hursday, Feb. 25) »• the Lukewnud High School cafeteria Johnson, former principal at Haslett High School, was named superintendent at Lakewood late last month to succeed Steve Seco.-, he was chosen by Uic Board of Education after an extensive search. Johnson is expected to begin duties at lutkewixid early next month l he reception, sponsored by the latkcwmxl Education Association and Lakewood Educational Support Per­ sonnel Association, is open to all staff and lakcwxtd school district residents. Showcase plans 8th anniversary Sweet Com and lhe Sounds of the South will be featured guests at the Musicians Showcase eighth anniversary program at 6:30 tonight (Feb. 25) al Arby's in Hastings. Sweet Com. a bluegrass quartet from the Kalamazoo area, will be making its First Showcase appearance. The group used to perform at lhe Charlton Park Bluegrass Festival in the 1970s and -80s The group includes original member Mark Sahlgren on guitar and vocals, I'odd Chapman on banjo. Alan Bates, dobro, and Gerald Hensley, bass. Two other original members. Bill Halsey, mandolin, and Pat Mertaugh. banjo and Fiddle, have been invited to sit in tonight. Sounds of die South, which was formed in 1965. is reuniting all of its original members to perform bluegrass, country and gospel. The group released one album. 'Album of Memories.* in 1975 on Old Homestead Records Members include Cathy Ann Vessecchia, guitar, lead vocals; Red Martin, guitar, banjo, vocals; Jan Bumgardner, vocals, Charles Patrick, mandolin; and Archie Newsome, bass. Others who joined the group were Pat Mertaugh, dobro and banjo, and Doo Bradford, guitar Free-wM offcftaig will be taken For more information, call 945­ 9574. Thornapple Wind band concert set Alumnus of Year nominees sought The Thomapple Wind Band will be­ gin rehearsals tonight for its concert planned for March 12. The rehearsals will be hcM from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 25 and March 4 and 11, at the Lakewood High School hand room. The adult band includes members from as Car away as Rockford, but they come mainly from the Thornapple River area, which is the reason for the name. The band will perform Saturday, March 6, at the Red Cedar Festival of Community bands. Its local concert will be at 7:30 p.m. March 12 in Lake Odessa Band directors arc Joe LaJoye of Hastings and Dave Macqueen of Lake­ wood. All instrumcnialisls are welcome to join, but clarinet and percussion play­ ers pantoulariy are needed. For more information about joining the musical group, call Kim Dornke al* 945-9181. ir call the directors, LaJoye at 945-9766 and Macqueen at 374­ 3037. The Hastings High School Alumni Association is seeking nominations for ’Distinguished Alumnus of die Year.* The award will be presented Saturday evening. June 12. al die annual Alumni Banquet at the high school cafeteria Nominations must be in writing and should contain biographical informa­ tion and the reasons why the individual is being nominated. The reasons should include personal character, ac­ complishments. vocational honors and awards, community service, member­ ships in organizations and any other helpful information The deadline for suhmittingmominatiorts is April 1. Alumni Board mem­ bers will consider new nominations as well as several others held over from previous years Nominations should be mailed to Donna (Batchelder) Kinney. 415 North Jaffee Drive. Hastings. Mich. 49058. Banquet to help wildlife in area Pheasants Forever's second annual banquet and auction will be held at 5 p.m. .Saturday, March 27, at the Middle Villa Inn tn Middleville Funds raised at the banquet will go toward improving wildlife habitat to improve wildlife population. Art prints, statues, guns, collector knives, outdoor clothing and other sporting goods will be among the items to be auctioned off. For tickets, call local chapter President Jim Decker of Freeport Elevator at 765-8421, Treasurer Rick James at Electric Motor Service at 945*5113 or banquet chairman Scott Prill at 948-3917. Membership dues to join lhcrl*apter arc $20 annually and the-cost for dinner tickets is $2^ Pheasants Forever, formed .16' years, is an organization dedicated to turning thousands of evres of land into wildlife habita'.4f lias a staff of 13 regional biologists to work closely with members to determine what kind of habitat best suits the needs of any given area. ■Cinderella1 set for Feb. 25-27 The Rodgers and Hammcrstein mu­ sical adaptation of the children's fairy tale ’’Cinderella'’ will be presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25. 26 and 27. at the Central School Auditorium. A special matinee performance will be offered Friday. Feb. 26, to accom­ modate children who want to see the Hastings High School Music Depart­ ment’s production. The other two per­ formances will be held during the evening. Katie Allerding will take the title role and Jason Bailey and Zac Woodley will share lhe role of the prince. The king and queen will be played by Josh Warren and Karen Herbstreith Lindsey Karas will be the wicked stepmother and Margaret Schinner and Toni Myers will portray Cinderella’s two stepsis­ ters. Naomi Nicholson will be lhe fairy godmother. Ollier featured roles will be taken by Jeremiah Johnson. Josh Alderson. Matt Schultz. Adam Furrow and Kari Gregory. There also will be a supporting cast of 72. Committee may study issue of spouses serving on county panels by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Whether to have a formal policy condon­ ing or banning spouses of Barry County commissioners from serving on county-ap­ pointed committees and other county-re­ lated panels may be dealt with soon by lhe board's Personnel Committee. The subject has surfaced several times in recent years and it re-surfaced Tuesday when the County Board's Central Services Committee recommended re-appointing at­ torney David Tripp to the Friend of die Court Advisory Committee for a thrcc-year term from April 1 to March 31. 2002. Tripp's wife. Clare, has been a county commissioner since Jan. 1 and serves as chairwoman of die County Board’s Central Services Committee. With a voice vote, the board approved David Tripp's re-appointment. Commis­ sioners Rod Goebel and Robert Wenger were absent. However. Board Chairman Jim Bailey said he would like the board's Personnel Committee to take up the issue and propose a policy statement that would either approve or ban spouses from serving on county committees and panels in the fu­ ture. ”1 think we need to make a decision on what lhe board is going to do and how we feel about that,” Bailey said. "I have nothing against Mr. Tripp. I think as a person he’s (Tripp's) probably one of the best, if not the best that we could pul in that position," Bailey said. Bailey has been vocal about his stand in the past and reminded the board that last year he didn't vote to re-appoint his wife. Debbie, to tlx? County Friend of the Court Advisory Committee and dial he lias op­ posed "anybody's spouse dial sits on this board." Debbie Bailey's re-appointment last year to lhe Advisory Committee was won by a 4-3 vole, with her husband abstaining. Bailey said he strongly believes that spouses of commissioners should not be eligible to serve on county committees be­ cause of lhe possibility of a conflict of in­ terest when committees and other boards are in serious disagreement with the County Board Bailey has cited a recent controversial Is­ sue dial nearly caused lhe County Family Independence Agency Board to sue the County Board because the County Board did not want to approve a more expensive retirement plan for the Thomapple Manor administrator. County Commissioner Robert Wenger's wife, Helen, served on the panel dial oversees Thomapple Manor, the HA Board, by county appointment al that lime. Helen Wenger retired last year. "...If lhai had ever went to court you've got a commissioner who should be sup­ porting lhe (county) commission and you’ve got a spouse that’s a part of suing the other. I think it's wrong," Bailey has said. Qualifications of bodi Debbie Bailey and Helen Wenger have been praised and were never in question, commissioners have noted Commissioner Sandy James this week said she agrees with Bailey's opinion be­ cause of potential litigation issues. "It's an entanglement dial we shouldn't get into," James said of appointing spouses However, she. too, noted that David Tnpp is a gtw>d candidate for the Ad­ visory Committee In the past, the majority of die county board members have said they believe spouses should have an equal opportunity to serve the county Commissioner Emmet Herrington has said "the issue should be discussed in tetris of equal opportunity for individuals who have a ngtet to file (as candidates), and If selected to sm e " In other business Tuesday, the County Boanl < • Approved reimbursing expenses far any county commissioner and County Admin­ istrator Michael Brown to attend lhe Ndlional Association of Counties Conference in Washington D.C. Reimbursement would be allowed for registration, per dieril. mileage, lodging and meals and would be paid from "commissioner and administra­ tion training line items" in die general fund budget For several years, Bailey has been an ad­ vocate of allowing local commissioners to attend die national conference because the county doesn't have any input on the ndlional level. '* "If you're going to be leaders in a com­ munity or in county government or whefever, you need to know, you need to be ap­ prised of what's going on..." Bailey has said in die past. "To me there's not a bettq way than to go to these meetings and to understand how other people are dealing See SPOUSES continued page-5 Three proposed solutions to school traffic woes OK’d fU hy David T. Young Editor Several proposed solutions to the snarled traffic and parking problems at Central El­ ementary and the Hastings Middle School will be tried out by the city and police de­ partment. Essentially, three solutions will be at­ tempted, including placing a four-way stop sign at lhe intersection of Broadway and Walnut Street, a "no parking between 6 a.Ji. and 4jun." sign on the north side of Walnut m having, the crosswalk on Broadway panted before lhe start of school next fall. A fourth recommendation, to increase parking fines for violations in lhe school area, has not been accepted. The moves, made to ensure safety of the children crossing the congested streets be­ fore and after school, have been worked out by a special committee made up of repre­ sentatives from the police department, die city, the sdtools and the parent-teacher or­ ganize ton. Police Chief Jerry Sarver told the City Council Monday night, "We worked on this for a couple of months, as far as brain­ storming." He said the group worked hard on forging compromises and three of its four recommendations will be given trials. The "no parking" sign will be tried until it is proven ineffective. The four-way stop signs, which will be placed in the center of Broadway so they can be seen easily, will get at least a 90-day trial. It was noted that the crosswalk usually is painted just before the start of Die school year, but it wasn’t done this past fall. Sarver, in a written communication to die council, said, "Last year we fell behind due to the seal coating contractor falling behind. We expect that last year was the exception and believe dial this will nor­ mally be accomplished prior to the school start dale." Mayor Frank Campbell said. "I think it would be best to try it (die proposed solu­ tions) and get feedtrack from die schools. Two Central Elementary PTO members told the council that they believe the in­ creased parking fines should be included in lhe plans. 1 aura Brandt said too many parents are willing to pay a S5 fine to break the rules. Vogel said she questions whether the signs on the north side of Walnut will be a big help. She said that just might move parents elsewhere. "I'd rather we leave Walnut alone, al least lhe cars there are stationary (parked)," Vo­ gel said But Campbell said the proposed solu­ tions are not in place forever. "We can go back to die drawing board at any time over this issue," he said. "If it’s not working, the council will recommend a change... It (the issue) is not going to go away. We'll slay on top of it." In other business at its Monday nigh' meeting, the council: • Tabled and referred back to staff a sug­ gested compromise between the city and Daniel Bell. 1670 Star School Road The city has asked Bell, for safety reasons, to close driveways on his three properties from going onto Star School Road and re­ route them to Barfield Road, which is ex­ pected to be finished this summer. City Manager Howard Penrod said the city is offering to pay for sewer and waler hookups for two of the residences in ex­ change, at a cost to the city of $10,251. but lhe customers would have to pick up all other costs. Bell also has told lhe city he would like to hook up his residence to die waler main now being paid for by the Hastings Area School System because it services Star El­ ementary. He lias asked that lhe $4,563.93 assessment fee to reimburse live schools be spread out over 10 years at 7 percent iatorest. Barfield Drive will be a new road inside die Meadow Stone residential development and it is safer for the driveways to be linked to it rather dian Star School Road as it is now. Bell's residence and die other two would be required to h<x>k up to the water and sewer system in the future if their septic systems failed. • Approved a request from die Hastings Soccer Club to use city fields between March and October. • Agreed to budget up to $7,000 to help provide additional permanent cement struc­ tures at the new skate park near Hastings Manufacturing. However, it was noted dial if lhe young people putting together, using and overseeing die park want somediing more than what $7,000 will bring, they would have to pay for it themselves. Councilman Joe Blcam suggested dial the youngsters contribute a match to die city’s sum, but fellow Councilman David Jaspcrsc said, "We don't require other groups to kick in money (to use city facili­ ties)... why for the skate park? We haven't said dial to other people." Jaspcrsc said he feels more comfortable just saying that die city will make a con­ tribution of x number of dollars into lhe project and then telling them that if they want more, they'll have to provide the funds dicmsclvcs. Blcam agreed widi dial approach which -a was approved unanimously. • Learned from Campbell that there haw? been two recent resignations, Steve Jacobs from die Zoning Board of Appeals and Jo Stebbins from die Cable Access Commit tee. lhe council is seeking replacements, which sliould be selected sometime next month. gj • Adopted a new ordinance dial sets the lemis of members of die Cable Access Committee al three years, staggered. • Agreed to pay Richland Machine. $9,009.44 for repair of a sewage pump. , • • Approved renewal of die long-standingcontract with Professional Code Inspect, lions of Dorr for building inspection ser­ vices. -j • Was told by Fxonomic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn dial lhe city's api plication for a $20,000 grant from dip Michigan Jobs Commission has been ac­ cepted. The local match of $15,000 will bq taken up by private business and industry, ($7,500). lhe iXiwntown Development Au­ thority ($2,500) and die city's general fund ($2,500). k Rahn said lie hopes to hear soon on whether die grant lias been approved. 3 • Voted to keep a 1991 itontiac to be used, along with a Hird Taurus, by city staff for official business. • Agreed to purchase four self-contained breadiing self-contained breathing units for* lire fire department, at a cost of $9,995, 4 savings of a little more than $2,000. Fire5 Chief Roger Caris said die BIRCH (Barry*Irving. Rutland. Carlton and Hasting# townships) department also is buying four units because of die savings. Caris also said now is a good lime id' buy because "Our current ones leak, they ‘ don't gel a good seal." • I .earned dial die Hastings Area SchooF System has agreed to pay for its share in* establishing a police-school liaison officer. d State Rep. LaForge• is 1st Friday guest ’ State Rep. Ed l^iForge of Kalamazoo will be the guest speaker at the next First Friday forum at noon March 5 al the 'Diomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. LaForge is now serving his third twoyear term in the Michigan House. He was first elected in 1994 and was re-elected in 1996 and 1998 A former Kalamazoo City Councilman, he ran against Senator Jack Welborn in 1990 for lhe old 13th District Michigan Senate scat. He also may be known to people in this area as the speaker one year al die Barry County Democrats' annual I ruman-Jolmson dinner LaForge is expected to talk about his contrasting views widi Gov. John Engler on taxation, education and lhe concept of privatization. The forum scries, sponsored by die Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on lhe first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall Those attending may bring their own lunches or light fare may be purchased at die hall. State Rep. Ed LaForge �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 25. 1999 - Page 3 Federal dollars to help pay for Blizzard of '99 by Mary Warner Staff Writer lhe Barry County Road Commission will be eligible fir some $30,000 in federal „funds for snow removal expenses it in'curred during an early January blizzard, ac­ cording to Road Commission Secretary Gary VandcCar. V| The blizzard dumped 20 inches of snow .on t lie area over a three-day period and was the worst snowstorm since 1967. when 23 inches of snow fell in a 24-hour period. The Hastings Area School System will be eligible for approximately $3,500 for ‘ snow removal expenses during die blizzard. ।Recording to Steve Harbison, director of operational services for the school district. Other area municipalities will be reim­ bursed for blizzard costs depending on eli­ gibility requirements outlined by represen­ tatives of the Federal Emergency Manage­ ment Agency (FEMA) at a meeting Tues­ day afternoon at Barry Central Dispatch. , In attendance were officials from several urea governmental units, including the city of Hastings, Barry County, Hastings schools. Maple Valley Schools, I’ennock Jlospital, and the villages of Freeport, Middleville and Woodland . Jeff Mansfield, director of public ser­ vices for Hastings, said Hie city will have Jo decide the two-day period where it spent the most money on snow removal before determining how much it will be eligible z receive. Those eligible for federal dollars liavc to choose a 48-hour period between Jan. 2 and Jan. 15 in which to apply for die federal assistance. Zi Mansfield said the city’s maximum ex­ penditure may have been die next weekend after the blizzard occurred (die 20 inches fcli between 6 a m. Jan. 2 and 6 p.m. Jan. jM.) During die storm, Mansfield said, crews mainly worked to keep die roads clear. Af­ ter the snow stopped, it had to be removed Ifwn areas where it was piled up. "We did that all will) overtime," Mansfield said. Money spent paying employees for working overtime are eligible for reim­ bursement. as are funds spent fur equip­ ment operations, personnel and equipment temporarily hired via contract by die mu­ nicipality for the storm, sanding and salt­ tag. search and rescue services, emergency shelter operations and police and fire de­ partment responses to snow-related emer­ gencies. Seventy-five percent of eligible costs Will be reimbursed. Municipalities must have at least $1,000 worth of eligible ex­ penses to qualify for reimbursement. Barry County became eligible for the federal funds after President Bill Clinton approved a Sndw Emergency Declaration Feb. 4 for 28 counties in Michigan, includ­ ing Barry. The declaration came nine days after a similar declaration was made for Wayne County, which includes the city of Detroit. Wayne and the other counties liad to meet federal assistance guidelines for having a "snow emergency." in dial snowtall had to be at "record" or "near-record" levels and the event had to be so severe that the response requirements exceeded stale dtid local capabilities. । The "snow emergency" designation is Lt. Charlene Reinsch of the Michigan State Po’ '3 Emrgency Management Division (standing) helps local officials fill out forms for federal aid for which the county is eligible as a result of an early January blizzard. different titan iiaving the county declared a disaster area, according to Gene Romano of FEMA. If counties are declared disaster ar­ eas, the rebuilding of roads, buildings, bridges and o'her structures may be eligible for reimbursement. Also, individuals and businesses may be eligible for reimburse­ ment of damages to their property. However, with a snow emergency decla­ ration, the only entities dial can apply for reimbursement are state and local govern­ ments. Indian tribes, and certain non-profit organizations such as libraries, museums, senior citizen centers, zoos, and homeless shelters, etc. Reimbursement is only for the cost of snow removal, not any damage done to structures. Romano said money for the emergency snow removal reimbursement program comes from die Presidential Disaster Fund, which is part of the federal budget. A change in ll«: way FEMA distributes federal emergency snow removal funds has made it easier for municipalities to apply for the money. Romano said. Previously, communities had to do such things as cal­ culate how much snow removal was done on snow emergency routes (those roads given priority for flowing so emergency vehicles can use them) and figure road mileage involved in die snow removal pro­ cess. "lhe previous policy was much more complicated," Romano said. The new policy gives municipalities die option of choosing a 48-ho r period in which to tally expenses and a k for reim­ bursement. Romano said die clunge in pol­ icy was prompted by a normal FEMA pro­ cess of "constantly looking at all our pro­ grams to try and make them more effective to the people we serve." Somewhat of a political brouhaha blew up after the Wayne County declaration, with people on die west side of the slate questioning why only Wayne County was declared a snow emergency area. FEMA of­ ficials added die other counties after review­ ing additional information from the Na­ tional Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and other sources regarding "record" or "near-record" snowfall for these areas, according to a news release. lhe last time Barry County was eligible for federal emergency assistance funds, ac­ cording to information provided by the Emergency Management Division of the Michigan State Police, was after a 1978 snowstorm dumped 16 inches of snow on the county in one day. A snowstorm in 1977 also prompted a federal snow emer­ gency declaration. A rainstorm dial caused flooding and spawned tornados in 1975 re­ sulted in a "major disaster" federal declare- Andrew DeCodeto of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (right) and John Hislop, director of Barry County Emergency Management, are pictured with an official from Maple Valley Schools during a meeting Tuesday at Barry Central Dispatch. lion for Barry County. Romano said the January snowstorm was so bad that 130 counties in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan were designated as eligible for snow emergency assistance. and more The Jortuary snowstorm was so bad that 130 counties in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan were designated as eligible for snow emergency assistance. Gene Romano FEMA were designated in the stale of New York. Slate funds also are available in ease of emergencies, with the last stale funds being issued Io Barry County being lhe result of a 1985 ice storm. This storm also resulted in a "stale of emergency" declaration. Local municipalities have 30 days from tlte Feb 4 snow emergency declaration dale to notify FEMA that they have the inten­ tion of asking for reimbursement of ex­ penses. Paperwork will then be processed and payments tunneled to the local gov­ ernmental units through tlte state. According Io VandcCar of the mad com­ mission. the federal funds will "help out tlte winter budget" of the commission. "I think it's great." he said of the federal assis­ tance Road commission employees worked up to 19 hours in 24-hour periods to keep the mads dear during and after the storm, he said. He estimated total expenditures for tlte road commission for Jan. 3 and 4 to be around S63.000. compared to an estimated $26,000 spent on an average winter day of snowplowing, sanding and sailing Vandc­ Car estimated expenses eligible for 75 per­ cent reimbursement al $40,000 Harbison said the Hastings School Dis­ trict would use the funds it receives In off­ set llic cost of a snowblower the district purchased to dear sidewalks amend Central School and Hastings Middle School. The federal money, be said, "sure helps." Those with more questions can call John Hislop, director of emergency management for Barry County, at 945-5303; Andrew DeCodeto of FEMA. 312/385-4094. or Mike Prince of the Michigan State Police. 517/333-5038. ‘DEAD DEAL* ... continued from page 1 Currently contracts with the Freeport Li­ brary for services. I Cruttendcn said the Hastings Township IJoard said it would be willing to enter into a contract with the city for use of the city library by township residents, and might be willing to hold a millage election that would possibly ask for a mill and a half. "We’d all like a new library," Cruttendcn said. A new library "won’t be a district li­ brary," stic said, but rather would be "a co­ operative library venture." "Everybody wants to get this done (a new library)." Brown said. "But (the town­ ships) didn’t feel lire district library concept was the vehicle for this. There’s going to be a new library. We haven't changed the end goal. We’re just going to have to take a different route to get there. In this particu­ lar case, we all want the same thing, we’re just going to have to find a common ground and go from there." Fchscnfcld lokl Brown that "with die co­ operation of lhe townships, we will find another way to do this." L Brown said he’s been meeting with the Carious parties involved in die district li­ brary proposal and "brainstorming" about the type of cooperative venture that could result in the construction and financial support of a new library. He did not know whether an anonymous donor who has pledged up to $1 million in funds for the new library will still be will­ ing to donate die funds in spite of the fact These young people appear Io be trying to make the best of a cold night up against the Barry County Courthouse, which perhaps served as a windbreak A bum barrel did warm things up a bit for the hearty souls on the courthouse lawn. Sleepover is a frigid prelude to ‘Walk for Warmth’ Between 30 and 35 people slept oui in (lie cold at the Barry County Courthouse Friday evening and Saturday morning. The hardy souls, who braved tempera­ tures that got as low as 19 degrees, were trying to call attention to the plight of die homeless and those who cannot pay their heating bills. And this Saturday morning at the Free Mcduxlist Church, some more hearty souls will take part in tlic Community Action Agency's annual "Walk for Warmth" to raise money to help the needy and elderly with their winter heating bills. The volunteer cold slumberers found their sleeping quarters all over lhe court­ house lawn, some right up against the courthouse building. "We came partly to experience what not having heat is like," said Larry Hollenbeck, one of tlic participants. "We did diings like all gel together under our sleeping bags or blankets and play games of trivia to make llic time pass. "Of course it was only about 13 or 14 hours." be added, "but die question is, after a week or maybe two weeks, what would it be like?" Hollenbeck said dial last Friday night the volunteers had a bum barrel available to warm them up. but he asked what would happen if there were no bum barrel. lie went on, "We tired of die trivia and some decided to play touch football. That wanned up die primarily teen-aged group. Could those older folks with no heal play football to gel wann?" He added that people grouped to together to get warm, but older people with home heating bill problems may not have that solution available to diem. Hollenbeck said, "If you don't have money for oil and gas to stay warm, you may not liavc money for a lot of other things, too — like plenty of nutritious food, and maybe needed medicine "What we adults were reminding our­ selves of. and trying to leach die kids about is that Iiaving nice, warm liomcs is some­ thing we take far loo much for granted. And living outside of those warm homes makes everything more difficult, even if you have a cozy cardboard box." The cold, overnight sleepover event is getting to be an annual prelude to the Walk for Warmth fund-raiser. It was started sev­ eral years ago by Jim McMellcn. Hollenbeck said local people can help with the home healing bill problems for lhe needy and elderly by being a part of the Walk for Warmth al 8:30 a.m. this Satur­ day. "You can learn a lol by spending a Febronry night in a cardboard box." lie said, "but you can help a lot by donating to lhe Walk for Warmth." that lhe district library proposal is no longer viable. "I don’t think llic donor is not going to go along with it if it's not a district li­ brary." lie said. However, tluit and other is­ sues ’’liavc yet to he addressed." he said. Currently the district library steering committee lias received the final data galh<ted by a library planner hired by the com­ mittee and is ready to give it to an architect • draw up some initial plans for the new vucture E Proponents of building a new library say ■c present building is loo old. too small *d docs not serve the needs of the com­ munity adequately. The youths from the Church of the Nazarene participate in prayer and devotions with their pastor Joining in the "festivities'' are Dan Hathaway of the Church of the Nazarene and Ann Sinclair of the First United Methodist Church. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 25 1999 LETTERS from our readers... FOCUS What we need is financial planning To the editor: I enjoyed Steve Reid (of Love Incorpo­ rated) and his talk to the Historical Society, I don't envy him his job. Trying to teach someone to live on pover­ ty income is difficult. My first question was why some of these people arc on poverty row in the first place. (I’ve been there.) Some years back I had a conversation with Bob Casey before he died Bob had been an educator for the better part of his life. My comment to him was. “We don’t teach financial planning in school. It should start in kindergarten, and continue for the rest of your life.” He was in complete agreement. I was in the eighth grade when World War II was declared. We took our dimes and quarters to school and bought war bonds and stamps. When we got our stamp book full we traded it in for a bond at $ 18.75, maturing in 10 years a(S25. It wasn't much, but we were helping out the war effort. We took little thought of Keeping those bonds and reinvesting the money. Our income was poor our savings weak. Sometimes we only had a dime or quarter to buy stamps with. But we saved. In my' opinion, for what it’s worth. I'd make “The Richest Man in Babylon’’ required reading for every student. It is one We must protect the children To the editor: I was appalled to read the story of the boy-s who were sexually abused by these disgusting people. I am the grandmother of two precious chtldrc i and these kind of news stories arc the most difficult for me to read. I cannot understand why anyone would want to harm a child. These children didn’t ask to be bom and they certainly didn’t ask to be abused. But physical and sexual abuse happens everyday to our young children, by their step-parents, uncles, aunts, brothers, etc., the very people who should be protect­ ing them. But most cases don’t get reported, because the children arc afraid to tell. And in some cases that arc reported. Child Pro­ tective Services say they can’t do anything “Golden Rule” is a good idea Dear editor: On behalf of the physicians of Pennock Hospital and Barry County, I would like to respond to the editorial by Dawn Gibson regarding "The Golden Rule" and how it relates to health care professionals. I feel it behooves the entire medical pro­ fession to realize that there are good, hard working people like her who question whether we have theirs or their family member’s best interests in mind when we arc treating them. While all of us are pres­ sured by insurance companies and federal agencies to provide quality care in a timely fashion at the lowest cost possible, we must not forget that it is the relationship with our patients and their families that is most important. We all started medical school with the ideal that we would be able to use our advanced knowledge of science to help people on a one-to-one basis everyday. Unfortunately, as in most professions, those ideals arc frequently lost in a daily grind of running a practice, attending board meet­ ings, and fighting with insurance compa­ nies. We as physicians must never forget that our main purpose and cur strongest asset is the trust which we instill in our patients and the comfort, both physical a.id emotional, we provide to them and their families. I thank Dawn Gibson for her editorial. Max Rappaport. M.D.. Chief of Medical Staff, Pennock Hospital Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail. 945-9554 he H*Tastings BaNNER Devoted to the interests of Published by about it, (example: physical abuse), because it’s the child’s word against the adult’s, when their scratches or bruises aren’t life threatening. In other words, the child must have broken bones or be badly beaten before they can do anything. In most judgements in domestic assault cases, if there arc marks (even small scratch) on the victim, the person who inflicts them can go to jail and is ordered to get counseling. So why can’t the court sys­ tem work this way for the children? Our children arc our most precious resources. Let’s protect them. The first and most important step - get them out of the abusive environment. Second - get them the coun­ seling they so desperately need. They need someone they can trust to talk to, and they need to know that they arc not to blame for what happened to them. The third step is let’s give them all the love, hugs and under­ standing we can. I pray that these young boys will get the help they need, because they will need a lot of the right kind of help and love to deal with all they’ve been through. Rcgcnia Vandccar, Lake Odessa /umw/v-jty . Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jonaa and Co. of the best books on financial planning ever written It works. Learn the “five laws of gold." Even the poorest of the poor became rich when they followed the advice given in those five laws. Read it and get rich. It pays. In the last issue of Mutual Fund Maga­ zine Norman Fosback (editor) gives his solution to the current social security dilemma (Which I personally think is a farce). His plan is to get the government to put aside a single S2.00G for each child when its bom and let that money draw interest until age 65. It’s amazing what he came up with. Read it. (Back page of the March 1999 issue) A few years ago. A.L. Williams, put out a booklet called "Common Sense.” That did make common sense. Mr. Williams retired a millionaire. The answer is education, and it’s not taught in schools. Harold Frey, Hastings Something better left unsaid To the editor: Hazing spent a good part of my life in Hastings, I looked forward to a gift sub­ scription to the Banner so I could keep up with the news. Lately, though. I’ve been really amazed and disgusted with the very graphic details of certain horrible court cases involving children in your paper* I’ve lived in the Chicago area at least 30 years, and never have 1 read such language used in the Chicago papers that the Banner uses! Some things arc better left unsaid, if only for the sake of the unfortunate victims in these cases - mostly children. I think you should edit your context more carefully. It really is rated X. Abra Gcnoraldi, Downers Grove, III. Know Your Legislators. U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office I. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District o«jce; 1 bhigan Ava„ Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503.J U616) 456-2531 Hick Tormela. regional representative. Peter Hoekstra. Republican, 2nd District' (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 40423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Inring, Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111 Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion Selecting solid stocks In the 1960s. a Brooklyn couple. Donald and Mildred Othmer, invested $50,000 in the stock market on the adv ice of a trusted friend. When the Othmcrs died during the 1990s, they left an estate worth $800 mil­ lion. thanks to the advice of their friend. Warren Buffett. Of course, not all of us a ? fortunate enough to have a Wail Street Icgmd such as Buffett within our circle of friends and ac­ quaintances. Most investors, however, do have the same opportunity to choose good stocks in a market that has historically re­ warded investors with excellent returns. Buffett’s approach is available to you: Buy­ value at reasonable prices, then wait for it to mature. But how do you select top stocks? Here arc several suggestions. First, look for successful companies that arc long-standing industry leaders. These businesses typically have thrived during many market cycles and have proven to be pre-eminent performers. Second, check the consistency of the company's present and past earnings. A 10ycar history' of rising earnings is usually a good indication of stability. Third, buy only those companies with wise management capable of industry lead­ ership. Strong management is the basis of corporate success. Read annual reports from several years. Look for evidence of solid business planning. Were goals met from year to year? How successful is the company in developing and introducing new products and sustaining old ones? Fourth, a company must be financially sound. Once again, review the annual re­ port. Check for a strong balance sheet and reasonable long-term debt. If you are un­ sure of what to look for, an investment pro­ fessional can help you apply several simple tests to determine a company's financial stability. Finally, choose companies from diverse industries to minimize the impact of a downturn in any single sector. This is most easily achieved by investing in a b|road- based mutual fund with a history of excel­ lent management and growth. Docs all of this research require sonic work'’ You bet But its well worth thejnvestment in time. Vou don't need to hope for your own per­ sonal Warren Buffett All that’s require!is - little initiative and some professional |dvicc to help you achieve your financial goals. - STOCKS The foltowing prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week AT&T 85-15/16 ♦1-7/16 Amentech 64 ♦2-1/4 72-1/4 ♦2 . 42-3/16 ♦3/16 Coca Cola 62-3/4 ♦13/16 D & N Financial 24-7/8 ♦3-1/2 DaimlerChrysler 96- 3/4 ♦4-3/16 Dow Chemical ♦6-7^ 97- 1/2 Exxon -4-7/fe 67-3/4 Family Dollar ♦2-7A6 20-7/16 First Financial Bancorp 23- 7/8 -1-14 Ford 59-1/4 ♦1-3/4 General Motors 85-9/16 ♦7/8 Hastings Mfg 19 ♦3/4.j IBM 176-15/16 ♦4-3/tf JCPenney 38-11/16 ♦5/16j Johnson & Johnson 87-3/8 ♦4-11^16 Kmart 17-1/8 ♦13A# Kellogg Company 38-1/8 -1/16 McDonald's 85-11/16 ♦5-7/tf 41-7/8 ♦2-34 Simpson Industries 9-9/16 •1/16 Southeast Mich Gas 15-1/2 -1/4 Spartan Motors 5-3/16 TCF Financial 24-1/16 +2-1/16 Upjohn 55-1/8 ♦2-34) Gold ■30 a 287 45 Silver 5.51 -.01 Dow Jones Ind Ave 9544 42 ♦411.39 Volume . 770,000.000 ♦61,000,000 Anheuser-Busch CMS Energy rtuq-r i -trw ‘-i- l.-> u 4 tr a Write Us A Letter. B The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: ’ • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone] number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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J The state of New York this week has implemented a law in which drunken drivers’ cars can be seized by authorities. What would you think of rech a taw in Michigan? Hastings Banner, Inc. A Drvision of J-Ad Graphics -ic 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49056-0602 (®16) 945-9554 John Jacobs President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Fradaric Jacoba Vca President • NEWSROOM • David T \bung (Editor) Elaine Grtbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Mary Warner Patricia Johns James Jensen Shawna Hubbartn Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday Bamto530pm. Saturday 8 30 a m • Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Cindy O’Neill Dan Buetge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per yea- in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Bom B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastngs Ml 49058 Rob Stout, Kulamazoo: Beth Simmons, Caledonia: Jered Leu. Hastings: Bob Cowell, Kalamazoo: "I think it’s a go»xi idea. "I think its cool. It’ll stop "If their car cost over "1 think it would be a good People shouldn't drive under more drunk drivers.” $20,000, then they (the idea." people) should keep n because the influence of alcohol. If someone hurts another with a that’s an expensive car.” gun. the gun can be taken away. They should be able to lake the tools away, which a car is.” Heidi DeRbiter, Middleville: Andy Haha, Portland: "It would be good because mavbe thine people would take the taws nx>re seriously. On benefit would be to cut “I think it is a good law. It think it would keep people­ from drunk driving and help wVh prevention..’’ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 25 1999 - Page 5 Nashville farmer helps deputy catch fugitive by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 28-ycar-old Nashville farmer, who came lo the rescue of an injured deputy Monday during a roadside struggle with a fugitive, has earned the gratitude of the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputy Karl Vlietstra was attempting to arrest Steven Michael Johnson of Mecosta on two Big Rapids contempt of court war­ rants when die man began to violently re­ sist arrest, said Vlietstra. Johnson was the passenger in a car the deputy had stopped for speeding on M-66 at Barnum Road while patrolling for the John W. Armbruster LARGO, FLORIDA - Mr. John W. Armbruster, age 87. of Largo. Florida, passed away Friday, February 5, 1999 at home under the care of the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He came here in 1959 from his native Hastings. Michigan, where he owned and operated Kist Ice Cream and Bottling Plant. He attended the University of Cincinnati and Georgia Tech University and worked for the electromotive tank division of General Motors during World War II. Locally he retired from C-Ran Corporation in Largo. He was a member and elder of Christ Presbyterian Church. Largo, and a former member Hastings Rotary Club. Mr. Armbruster is survived by his wife. Rose M.; a son. J. Mark of Jacksonville; a daughter. Mary J. Cataldo of Walpole, New Hampshire; and a grandson, Christopher Armbruster of Denver. Memorial Services for Mr. Armbruster were held Sunday. February 14. 1999 at Christ Presbyterian Church. Largo. Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest __ memorials be made lo Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 300 East Bay Drive, Largo, or lo Christ Presbyterian Church, 3115 Dryer Avenue. Largo, Florida 33770. National Cremation Society. Largo. Florida. A day of honor at Hastings Rotary... ■ The Hastings Rotary not only honored the organization's district governor at its meeting Monday, but also awarded a Paul Harris Fellow award to a very deserving member. District - Governor (6320) C. Donavan Carl, from Jackson, spoke at Rotary and is seen here with Rotary president Cart Schoessel and his wife Linda Cart. The recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow award was Mark and Margaret Christensen seen here with Herm Botcher. Schoessel and C. Donavan Carl. SPOUSES... continued from page 2 with issues and... what direction the federal (government) is going to send you." Local participation is especially impor­ tant to be informed of legislative changes, for instance. that might affect health care or to know what federal cuts arc coming and how federal officials envision counties sur­ viving the cuts, Bailey lias said. Participation may also include lobbying local views to try to change lhe minds of federal officials, he has said. "Once they pass it (legislation), we’re going to have to live with it." • Purchased four used tables at a cost of 51.000 from the I^tkewtxxl School District fix use in die county jail’s cafctcrip. Funds will come from the Diverted Felon Fund. • Agreed that more than $7,000 could be spent from die health department budget to complete rcnitxfcling and renovation work at the Barry-Eaton District Health Deport­ ment building in Hastings. The total pro­ ject includes $7,385 for painting, more . rtutn $5,000 for cabinets and nearly $2,000 • for ceiling tiles plus lhe costs for tearing out a wall, electrical work and miscclla; neous work. "By no stretch of the imagination do we > feel that this kind of facelift is going to ; lake care of what's needed at the health dc­ ; partment." Commissioner Sandy James ! said. "We realize dial we still have lo keep • the door open for a new health department." • Adopted a resolution in support of die I 14th annual Walk for Warmth, which Become a 'Sports Nut" and read all the area sports each week in The Banner! SUBSCRIBE TODAY...Call 945-9554 "The male subject ran over to where 1 was struggling with Johnson and he grabbed Johnson and all three of us went to the ground." Die man held Johnson down as Vlietstra handcuffed him while suffering from two injured fingers and with his badge and name tag ripped from his muddied uniform. "He (the fanner) stated later that he did­ n't know if she should have done what he did. but it looked lo him like 1 needed as­ sistance." wrote Vlietstra in his report. "I told him he did the right thing and again thanked him for helping me." Vlietstra said another man also stopped and became a witness lo die incident. "Both were thanked for stopping and ren­ dering aid," said Vlietstra. who was treated for his wounds at Pennock Hospital, where he learned dial no bones were broken. Johnson is being held in the Barry County Jail on $5,000 bond, set al his Feb. 23 arraignment on charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer and having open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. A pre­ liminary examination is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday. March 3. District Gov. C. Donovan Carl and his wife, Linda, are pictuiad, right, along with Hastings Rotary President Carl Schoessel. [ raises funds to help low income county families who have healing-related emergen­ cies. The event is set for Saturday in Hast._gs, die same day that similar events will i be held in five other cities in four area | counties. i-asl year. Barry County citizens raised the most funds in the four-county area. All the money raised in Barry County stays in the county, local Community Ac­ tion Agency Coordinator Dorothy Clements told the board. . One of the families helped last year in­ cluded a couple with a newborn baby and 'another presclxxiler ; "The father had become ill and lost his (job...," Clements said. "They ran out of propane on a Friday afternoon and had no means to get any. By working with FI A • (Family Independence Agency), we were able to team together and resolve the situa­ tion. Without that (Walk for Warmth) money, there wasn't any other funding in the county at that point in time. Many times in the wintertime, we’re between grants ...That's why this (Walk for Warmth) resource is very, very important." she said. j A group of people in lhe Gun Lake area arc also doing a mini-Walk for Warmth in : their area this Saturday. Clements said. • "We have a lot of businesses plugged in, • loo." Woodland Township police department. Die driver had already been cited and re­ leased and remained in the car "When asked if he knew about die war­ rants. Johnson said he was not die guy. tiiough lie fit the physical description.** said Vlietstra. He said Johnson "lensed up" when lie was asked to produce his wallet for identification. Tlic deputy told Johnson he was going to place him into the patrol car and as he es­ corted him toward die right rear passenger seat, "be began to violently pull away." re­ peated Vlietstra.. "I tackled him and we both went to the ground." the deputy reported. "Johnson struggled free and I grabbed a hold of him again, giving loud, verbal commands to stop. Johnson then started to punch me with both liands with blows striking me in die lower torso area." As they struggled. Vlietstra told Johnson that lie would be sprayed with pepper spray if he did not stop resisting. Vlietstra then managed lo radio for help from Barry County Central Dispatch, which responded by sending two Michigan Slate Police units, a Nashville officer, a Barry County Sheriffs unit and an officer from Ionia. But before they could reach Vlietstra. the farmer, who asked police not to reveal his name, arrived al the scene. "I was still involved in a violent struggle widi Johnson, trying to force him to the ground in order 16 subdue him when I no­ ticed a male subject in a red truck pull over and exit his vehicle," Vlietstra reported. GIVING & RECEIVING Yes. you read it right We meant giving and receiving That is what 1993 Mercury Sable GS Wagon 3.8 V-6, loaded, including rear seat, one owner Dreisbach being a nursing assistant is all about at Thomapple Manor For giving excellent, qualit) care to the residents here, employees receive not only a competitive wage and benefit package, but also valuable friendships with co-workers and residents However, nursing is not the field for everyone. You must have the patience, dependability, and courteous nature that it takes to get the job done - the right way. If you think this could be you. we are offering a training class beginning March IOth and ending on March 25th Gass is not in session on the weekends, and the first 6 days run from 8 am to 4 pm with the last 5 days being held from 6.30 am to 230 pm Starting rate of pay is $7 81 per hour with medical'dental benefits available, as well as vacation and illness benefits To apply for this class, come to Thomapple Manor lo fill out an application and schedule an interview before March 4th. IW THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. Ml 49058 THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 1-800-237-2379 mw srstai of southwest mmun. kc. EOE Pomtixc Oi nsMOBiLE CMC Truck ’ SALES : fictaac van Emcwrao a»F«*> Imotoh. ' Open Mon & Wed ir» 0. Tues. Thus. Fn irk 6. Saluda/ irk 2 SERVICE: Mon & Wed 8-7. Tues . Thus & Fti 8-5 (616) 948-8000 Today or toil 1 -888-494-5539 Coll PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Renew (BOR) will meet al 9:00 a m on March 2. I999 al the Pramenlle Township Hall. 10115 South Noms Road. KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Secretary, Financial Aid. Full time, 12 month. Monday ■ Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Responsible for derical/secretarial duties for all financial aid sources. Provide quality customer service to students, parents. College Staff, and other external persons under pleasant but occasional stressful situations. Required: Post secondary prep and minimum of 2 yrs experience in active, automated office; experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, computer data entry, numerical calculation, knowledge of office methods and procedures; ability to work with a diverse population. Preferred: Associate Degree. Annual salary $22,192. Excellent benefit package. Letter of application and resume must be received by 4pm EST on 03/05/99 at Administrative Services Job #739n, Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek. MI 49017-3397. Mail. Fax: 616 962-4290 or Email: odmserv^kelloga.cc.mi.us materials. AA/EOE. Ddlon. Ml 49046 to review the Assessment Roll The BOR will meet with the public on March 8.900 A.M • 12 00 PM inoonh and 2 00 PM • 5:00 P.M and March 12.9:00 A M ■ 1200 PM and 2:00 P.M • 5:00 PM . and any additional days if necessary lo hear appeals Written letten of appeal arc expected no laler than March 22. 1999 For appointment call (6161623-2664 Tentative equalization ratios and multipliers by classification for 1998 arc as follows: U2- Ratio I'll Multiplier Agricultural 4561 I 0963 Commercial 50 00 10000 Industnal 5000 10000 Residential 46 48 10757 Developmental NV The BOR will hear protest of assessed value, taxable value, prop­ erty classification, poverty exemptions or percentage of qualified agncultural property exemption assigned by the Assessor Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids lor sen ices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered al the hearing to indiv iduals with disabilities at BOR upon three (3) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk by wntmg to the address above or by calling <6161623-2664 ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF MEETING The Assyria Township board ot Review will meet at the township hall, 8060 Tasker Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 on March 2nd at 7:00 p.m. to orga­ nize and receive the rolls The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the township hall. 8060 Tasker Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 on March Sth and March 9th from 9:00 a m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on March 11th to hear protest. The Assyria Township Board will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or pub­ lic hearing upon 7 days notice to the Assyria Township Board Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Assyria Township Board by writing or calling the following: Dena Miller. 10570 M-66. Nashville, Michigan 49n73. 616-758­ 3410. IJivydS Cn»ymgs. Supervisor Prairieville Township Mike Boles. Supervisor �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 25 1999 Darlene F. Ruek'. CALEDONIA - Mrs. Darlene F Ruehs. age 81, of Caledonia, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at her home, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Ruehs was bom on April 3, 1917 in Caledonia, the daughter of Fred and M -gery (Eldridge) Kaecbcle. She was raised in Caledonia and attended Caledonia Schools, graduating in 1934. Darlene was married to Norman Ruehs on September 9. 1939 at her parents home. They lived in the Caledonia area all their lives and spending winters in Palmetto, Florida. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia. Darlene was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother (her grandchildren were lhe love of her life) always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Mrs. Ruehs was preceded in death by her husband, Norman C. Ruehs. Mrs. Ruehs is survived by her children. Mary and Tony Molis Jr. of Caledonia. Fred W. and Carolynn Ruehs of Alto; five grandchildren, Traci and Chad Kious, Terri and Scott Nibbelink, Tina and Derek Schultz, Kristen and Eric Johnson, and Timothy Molis; seven great grandchildren. Gunnar, Carly, Madelyn, Mitchell, Taylor. Celia, and Emma; one sister. Dorothy Martin of Caledonia; one brother, Charles and Ruth Kaechelc of Caledonia; brother­ in-law, Gerald Adams; sisters-in-law, Margaret Eldred, and Kathryn Metzger, several nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services for Mrs. Ruehs were held Saturday, February 20, ',999 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church. Pastor Robert A. Gcrke officiated. Interment was in Holy Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Hospice, 1401 Cedar Northeast, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503­ 1375. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Robert J. Roush .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 260. Loccy Kiud. Dueling. Ml 4V0j{/ Pastor. Steve Olmsiead (616) 7S8-3D2I church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11 DO a.m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 pm , Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pav lor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at I ) 00 a m . Worship 1100 an.. Evening Service al 6 00 p m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m ST. ANDREW’S INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church ol God Building) 9 a m Holy Communion I st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all services For. tore infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T Huslwick. Vicar at 948-9604 St Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Mich James A Campbell, Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10.45 a m Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service, 6 00 pm Wednesday activities 7 00 p m are Rainbows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through I or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12), Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19), Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 9 00 a.m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 7 45 a m for all ages. 4-H, Mon­ days 6 30 to 8 00 pm. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a.m.. freewill of­ fering We welcome you lo our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Prrthren Church), MX) Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45am ■ Bible Classes - lor all ages. 10 40 a m - Morning Worship Thursday. 7 30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith. 5 30 p.m Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224. 6 30 p m - Bible Study for all EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of lhe World­ Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W Center Street (corner of S. Broadway and W Center) Church Office (616) 945-3014 father Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Sunday Worship Services -8am and 10 a m Christian Education 10 am. Nursery Available at 10 a m . Soup Dinners and Evening Prayer. All Thursdays dunng Lent. b 15 pm (Feb 18, Feb 25. March 4. March 11. March ! 8. March 25) QUIMBY I NTTED METHODINT CHIRCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a.m . PO Bus 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL’S (’ SfHOLK ( Hl RCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Pastor Saturday Evening 6 30 p m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m , Sunday Masses 8:00 a m and 11 (X) a m . Confession Saturday 4 00 • 4 30 p.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE I? 16 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice, 6:00 p m evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH • 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m . 9 55 a m and 11:20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m . Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6 30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed .Thurs. 9 a m to 12 noon Sunday Morning. 9 30 am. Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship Wednesday b 45 p m Warnors (grades K-5lh); Youth Fellowship 6 45 p.m. to 8 30 p m (grades 6-l2lh). Thursday 7 00 p.m Prayer Meeting (Child care provided). ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Jerry McGovern. Of­ ficiant Sunday afternoon Mass 3 00pm - 1928 Book of Common Praver For questions call 948­ 9437 * FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron W.-ich - Music. Pas­ tor John DuPkir. - Youth Sunday School 9 30 a m. for children and adults. Morning Worship Service. 11:00 a.m , Evening Service 6 00 p.m Wednesday - Family Night 6:00 p.m., Awana, Jr. & Sr High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer. Thursday A M - Women s Bible Study Thursday PM - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a m . Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p m . Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10.30 am.. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Sunday morning wor­ ship 10 30 a.m Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day night service with live band 7 30 pm For more information call the church office This information on worship sen ices is provided by The Hastings Banner the churches A these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INC ORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway Hastings BOSLEY PHARMAC Y "Prescriptions” 118 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 77() Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan CHURCH QF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 8799 Gull Road. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243, 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiratior. Minister Rev Mana Barcewski. Co-Ministcr Rev Gcrrc Parker Time 10.15 a m Healing Service. 11 00 a m Celebration BARR3 COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m . Worship Ham. Evening Services 6pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd and Boltuuod St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 a m. Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m Kid s quizzing. 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30 p.m.. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9.00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHIRCH 239 1- North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Feb 28 8 00 4 10 45 a m Worship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages) Thurs­ day. Feb 25 4:00 p.m. Children's Choir; 4 45 p.m Youth Ensemble; 7 00 p m Adult Choir, 7:00 p.m Adult Catch. 7 00 pm Teen AA.'NA Saturday. Feb 27 9 30 am First Communion; 10.30-7 30 Adult Choir Retreat. 8 00 p m. NA Monday. Mar I - ~ 00 r-r.. Broth­ ers ofGrace Tuesday. Mar 2- 7:00 p m Shepherd Comm . 7:30 p.m OA Wednesday. Mar 3 10 00 a m Wordwatchers. 6 00 p.m Sup­ per. 7:00 p m Worship. Sarah Cir­ cle after HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Coe, Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator lo all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 am SUNDAYS 9 30 am Sunday School. 10 30 a m Coffee Fellowship, 11 00 a.m. Worship ■ Child care available foi infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade WEDNESDAYS 4 30 pm Pio­ neer Clubs THURSDAYS 12 00 p m Lenten Lunches - will con­ tinue on Thursday thru March 25th; 12 30 pm Worship Tuesday, March 9 - 12 00 - Hi-Nooncrs Potluck Program FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHIRCH 231 S. Broadwav. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 C. Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah c Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah’s Ark PreSchool Thursday. Feb 25 b 45pm Praise Team. Fnuay. Feb 26 5 15pm Menders Dinner fol­ lowed by a tnp to the theater to sec Cinderella" Sunday. Feb 28 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Ser­ vice. 9.20 am Children's Worship for pre-schoolers through 2nd graders - Christian Ed Office. 10 00 am Coffee Hour • In the Dining Room. 10 10 am Sunday School for all ages; 11 20 am Contemporary Worship Service. 11 40 a m Children s Worship for pre-schoolers through 2nd graders - Christian Ed Office The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220 Nursery is prov ided dur­ ing both Services No Youth Fel­ lowship activities thi* evening Monday. March I 7 00 pm Evangelism Sub-Commincc Church Lounge Tuesday. March 2 6 15 am Men's Bible Study at the YMCA Office. 9 30 am Women* Bible Study. Wednesday. March 3 9 30 a r.i MarthaMary Circle at Thomapple Manor. 1 30 pm Circle "3. I 30pm Circle “4. 6 00 pm Church Night Supper. 6 30 p m Handchimes. 645 pm Childrens Time. 6 45 pm "Our Lord’s Passion in the Gospel of Matthew" - Lounge. 6 45 pm “Gospel of John" • Dining Room. " (X) p tn Chancel t hotr. " 30 p m Hannah( ircle «5. * 30 pm Ruth Circle at Deb ClevclaiM s HASTINGS - Mrs. Pamela Sue (Wellman) Wilder, age 39, of Hastings, passed away Monday, February 22, 1999 at Thomapple Manor where she was a patient as the result of a motor vehicle accident on June II, 1990 in Charleston, South Carolina. Mrs. Wilder was born on June 17, 1959 in Hastings, the daughter of Robert & Margaret (Brownell) Wellman. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. Pamela traveled extensively, living in several states and had various employment. She was a former member of Barry County 4-H. Mrs. Wilder was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert Brownell, Dorothy & Lewis Wellman. Pamela is survived by her two sons, Shaync Todd & Chase Todd both of Hastings; two daughters. Brandy Todd of Hastings, and Christy Todd of Whitehouse, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Tyler. Kennedy. Damon & Cathrinc; parents, Margaret & Robert Wellman of Hastings; sister, Patricia (Curt) Vaughan of Hastings; two brothers, Robert (Connie) Wellman of Hastings & Mark (Betty) Wellman of Hastings; maternal grandmother, Irene Brownell of Hastings; eleven nieces & nephews; special friends, Laurie & Dennis Todd of Hastings, Rita & Art Wilson of Hastings. Visitation will be Thursday, February 25, 1999 at JO’.OO a.m. until funeral lime at the Wren Funeral Home. Funeral Services for Pamela will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. February 25, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Paul Deal officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pamela Sue Wilder Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. DAVISON - Mr. Robert J. Roush, age 76, of Davison and formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday, February 14, 1999 at H.S. Of Michigan at Riverbend Center in I. Grand Blanc. Mr. Roush was bom March 24, 1922 in Hastings, the son of Maurice & Sarah (Norton) Roush. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating from Hastings High School. He began attending college, stopped lo serve in the United States Army during World War II. attended the University of Michigan receiving his B.S. degree in Business Administration in 1961. Mr. Roush married Elizabeth J. Cortrighl on June 22, 1947 and she passed away September of 1998. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1997. He was employed as comptroller for the University of Michigan Flint for 20 years, retiring in 1978. He and his wife also owned and operated lhe “Fenton Road Handicraft House" in Flint for many years. He was a member of Flint Kiwanis Club, University of Michigan Alumni Association, and the Davison Senior Citizen Center. He was also preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Roush is survived by his son, William (Colleen) Roush of Grand Rapids; two daughters, Karel (Barry) Floyd of San Luis Obispo, California. Candace Gawne of Flint; and four grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Roush were held Friday, February 19, 1999 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Gary Beck officiated. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church. 5073 Daly Boulevard, Flint, Michigan 48506. | Thelma South Schaibly i Carol L “Bud” Boyle BATTLE CREEK - Carol L. •‘Bud" Boyle, age 65, of Battle Creek, passed away February 16, 1999 at Community Hospital, Battle Creek Health System. Mr. Boyle was bom August 12, 1933 in Angola. Indiana, the son of Albert & Myrtle (Seilers) Boyle. He served with the United Slates Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed for 30 years with Kellogg's and retired in 1990. Mr. Boyle was married to Shirley Mellen on December 5, 1955. He enjoyed fishing, especially ice fishing & hunting. Mr. Boyle was preceded in death by his father, Albert Boyle & stepfather, Harold Spalsbury. Mr. Boyle is survived by wife, Shirley; four daughters. Brenda Hofacker & fianed, Russell Trumble of Banfield, Linda & Norman Wilson of Battle Creek, Judy & Jordan Larimer of Delton, Carole & Thomas Blincoe of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren & one great grandchild; one brother, Albert & Karen Boyle of Delton; and his mother, Myrtle Spalsbury of Delton. Funeral Services for Mr. Boyle were held Friday, February 19, 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Burial was in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, Battle Creek. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA Thelma South Schaibly, a longtime Michigan public school teacher, passed away in San Diego, California, February 15, 1999. Mrs. Schaibly taught in several central Michigan schools including Shepherd, Woodland and Edmore. She taught mathematics and art and directed the staging of themes for many carnivals and proms in Edmore. In her retirement. Mrs. Schaibly was active in several churches in the Edmore area including the Blanchard Pine River, Millbrook, and Edmore United Methodist Churches, and the Edmore Church of God. After the death of her husband. Kennard B. Schaibly in 1995, she lived with her daughter, Iva Dane Blood in State College, Pennsylvania and her son, John Schaibly in San Diego, California. Mrs. Schaibly is also survived by her six grandchildren including Wesley Blood of Toledo, Ohio, Sherley Blood of San Pablo, California, Evan Schaibly of Fort Collins, Colorado, Jancl Blood of Concord, Massachusetts, Daryl Blood of Holland, Michigan, and Marla Blood of Stale College, Pennsylvania; and two great grandsons. A Memorial Service for Mrs. Schaibly is planned for Saturday, April 10. 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the Blanchard-Pine River United Methodist Church, 7765 West Blanchard Road, Blanchard. Michigan. Arrangements were made by Humphrey Mortuary, Chula Vista, California, 91911. STROKE ' FaillSiL-e Next time you joke about high blood pressure... Laugh these off! Uncontrolled high blood pressure mav lead to an o( the above. 50 miMcn Americans have hign btood pres­ sure and hart don't even know it. Get your blood pressure checked regularly and call for more information HMF” National Kidney Foundation HASTINGS - Mrs. Hazel M. Johnson, age 90, of Hastings, passed away Sunday. February 21. 1999 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Johnson was bom March 20, 1908 in Croton Township. Michigan, the daughter of John & Minnie (Johncox) Scastrom. She was raised in the Croton Dam area and attended schools there. She graduated from Grand Rapids Union High School in 1925 and received her teacher’s certification from Western Michigan University in 1927. She taught school for three years in Belding, Michigan before moving lo Hastings in 1931. Hazel married Forrest Johnson on February 22, 1930 and he passed away April 26, 1990. Mrs. Johnson retired in 1974 from Hastings Area Schools after 23 years as Sccretary/Chicf Clerk in lhe Administration Office. Mrs. Johnson and her husband owned harness race horses for many years. They traveled lhe county fair racing circuit for several years, their horses winning many honors. She also assisted her husband for years as he served as Secretary of the Barry County Fair Board. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Women’s Circle of the Church, member United Methodist Women, Pennock Hospital Guild Member, member School Secretaries Association and Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, former member of Hastings Women’s Club. Mrs. Johnson and her husband were avid school sports enthusiasts, especially basketball, for many years. She was also preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Amy Jo McLean in 1975 and grandson, John Peters in 1990. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her two daughters, Janet (Allen) Foreman of Belleville, Michigan, and Judy (John) McLean of Hastings; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mis. Johnson were held Wednesday. February 24, 1999 al Wren Funeral Home. Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church or Thomapple Manor Activities Department. Hubert L Decker VERMONTVILLE - Mr. Hubert L. Decker, age 77, of Vermontville, passed away Wednesday. February 17. 1999 at his home. He was bom in Nashville on October 30, 1921, the son of Clayton & Bessie (Hynes) Decker. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1940 and married Dorothy Baker in 1959 and she passed away in 1971. He married Leona St. Johns in 1975. Mr. Decker farmed and retired from Hastings Manufacturing Company after 33 years of service. He enjoyed working around the house and bird watching. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Swift Schaibly. Mr. Decker is survived by his wife, Leona; children, Barbara Ann Patrone of Bellaire, Ohio, Albert Kienutske of Nashville, Betty Spaur of Charleston, West Virginia, Lonnie Kienutske of Jackson, Kathy Russell of Bellevue, Sandy Luzader of Martins Ferry. Ohio, Ginny Vessels of Shady Side, Ohio, Millie Wells of Charlotte, Lorraine Palmer of Hastings. LaVcm Decker of Burlington, Rose McMecn of Vermontville, Ruth Decker of Union City; many grandchildren & great grandchildren; one sister, Thelma Fassett of Nashville. Funeral Services for Mr. Decker were held Saturday, February 20, 1999 at the Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Reverend Susan Trowbridge officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society, Lions Club International, or the Ronald McDonald House. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 25 1999 - Page 7 Lake Odessa NELLIS L i v» Broadbecks to mark 50th anniversary The children of Bill and Margaret Brodbcck cordially invite all friends and family 8' to an open house in honor of their 50 years at of marriage. • » The party will be March 6th from 2 to 5 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church on Vcltc iz Road, Woodland. That is the same church brand same date of their wedding 50 years niago. nr The children arc Naomi and Roger Wiltuson, Esther McDiarmid. Peter Brodbcck. r; Philip and Dawn Brodbcck. Mary Lou and ciJohn Schmitt. Jacob and Freda Brodbcck, Abraham and Kcctsic Brodbcck. There arc 17 grandchildren. Born-Standish to be wed May 15 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bom of Plainwell and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Standish of Allegan and Suzanne Standish of Delton arc pleased to announce the engagement of their chil­ dren Shauna Bom to Shawn Standish. Shauna is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, she is currently attending Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Shawn is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. He is currently employed at Hawks Hollow Builders. The couple arc planning a May 15. 1999 wedding. Haight-Graham engagement told Along with their parents, Amy Michelle Haight and James Martin Graham Jr. would like to announce their engagement. Amy is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School ard is currently attending Grand Rapids Community College. She is employed at the Tydcn Seal Corporation and Fullers Furniture. Jamie is a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School ard a 1994 graduate of North­ western Auto/Dicscl College. He is em­ ployed at Dewey s Auto Body. The couple is planning a May 15. 1999 wedding. » n Alice Gates to mark 85th Alice Gates will be celebrating her 85th birthday with an open house on March 7, 1999 at the Masonic Temple in Hickory •G Comers, from 2 to 4 p.m. to greet family (<• and friends in Hosted by her children. No gifts please. tn ta ni Gordon Omer Bumford. Nashville and Cynthia Mac Mcnca. Nashville. Edward Lawrence DcMaagd, Middleville and Julie Anne Williams. Middleville. The Lake Odessa Depot Museum will be open Saturday between 10 a m and 2pm Mike McCartney will be this month s host Visitors this time will be seeing the displays that were put in place for the Dinner at the Depot held earlier this month. The walls arc adorned with full-pagc advertising for movies of the 1940s. The display cases also have movie souvenirs, including some pho­ tographs from the Lake Theater with Hollis and Ethelyn Chase hosting a full house of students The windows arc draped with black curtains to depict the theater scenes of years past Friends of the Library arc scheduled to meet Tuesday. March 2. Plans arc under way for a spring newsletter Articles arc to be submitted by Tuesday At Friday s basketball game against Jack­ son Northwest, the annual Stan Courtney Award was given. The presentation was made to the entire committee for Lakewood Unity Field. With their leadership, the gen­ erous donations of money and donation of hours of sweat equity from many in the Lakewood community, the drcam of the team has become a reality. Nearly $350,000 has been raised to provide new bleachers, a new press box. soccer-football field turf, under field drainage, irrigation system, covered entry way. ticket booths, sidewalks and relocated field events. This much was finished by the fall of 1996. Since then, the new eight-lane metric all­ weather track was completed last summer. The third phase of the project is to finish raising funds for restrooms, team rooms and storage building to be built near the home bleachers. It is hoped that this can be done this summer. 15ie committee members honored were Mike O’Mara, Jay Kimble, Larry Hilton and Jim Behrenwald. The fly­ er distributed at the game relates that four years ago the four men approached the Lakewood Board of Education asking per­ mission to begin raising funds to renovate the football stadium, which had been in place for 30 years. The high school building was first used in fall 1964. The Lansing chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, is again honoring its essay contest winners. Jessica and Krista McNeil, daughters of Clay and Janis of Scbcwa Township, are veteran contest entrants and have won awards most years. Now Jams is the coordinator of the con­ tests. The topic for this years contest is some naval hero of the early American republic. The topic for the Christopher Columbus Contest is how Western civiliza­ tion would be different except for this exploration of the American continents. Two of this year’s winneis arc Caleb Keny­ on, a home-schooled seventh-grader and Julie Kenyon, a sixth-grader who is also home-schooled. Another winner is Danielle Abbott, a sixth-grader at Sunfield Elemen­ tary in Lakewood Public Schools. Marlys Blundy of Portland died Feb. 19 at age 68. She was the daughter of a Lake Odessa couple. Leo and Naomi (Olmstead) Longwcll. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Proctor, and a sister, Etta Davis. She is survived by her husband of 12 years. Donald Blundy, daughter Vicki Huhn, sons Frederick Proctor Jr. and Gre­ gory Proctor. Her surviving siblings are Roy Longwcll of Grand Rapids. Madge Brown of Hastings, Ruth Seymour of Grand Ledge. Eloise Lyons of Grand Rapids. She had been a member of two aux­ iliaries of VFW posts. (Pastor Marilyn Danielson of the Congregational Church at Portland officiated at the funeral.) Funeral services were held Friday at Koops Chapel for George Cook of Fourth Avenue. Since the death of his mother. Gladys, he had bought the house which had been home to generations of the ShctterlyCook family. His daughter, Georgia, had lived there with her children when her grandmother needed companionship and nymmal care. They were the fifth and sixth generations of the family to reside in the stately house. Nieces and nephews among those who attended were Ernest and Sandra (Sargeant) Augst from southwest Michigan. Barbara Ruid and Mike Holland Sr.. Jean from Grand Rapids and her mother. Mrs. Hyacinth Kramer of Pewamo. The VFW post hosted a luncheon for the family fol­ lowing bunal at Lakeside. George was a retired farmer and a crop insurance adjus­ tor. His farm is on Lowrey Road in Berlin Township Last week's item about the dedication of the new middle school had some blunders Elizabeth Kinsey spoke as a representative of the faculty and not as a president of the LEA. The principal was identified as being of the right family but the wrong genera­ tion. His two-year-old son carnes the same name as Principal David Nisbet’s grandfa­ ther who was a prominent man in Michigan educational circles at the state level and as a key figure in the Gerber company. A letter from Don and Adie Eckman relates the information that all their chil­ dren came to Arizona to spend Christmas with them. Some brought their own travel ngs. which, like the snails and turtles, have their own sleeping quarters By borrowing space at Mardell Bates' unit while she was back in Michigan with her children, they could accommodate all 17 family members. This was their first time in 10 years to be together for Christinas. Even Bonnie and family from . idonesia were there. Since then they have had visits from Ross and Janet Thomas. Joan Jackson and Eunice Principal David Nisbet speaks at the middle school dedication as Libby Kinsey and Davin Risk await their turn to give acceptance speeches Sue Chorley Trutsch (right) shows her daughters. Mary and Katy, all of Caledonia, an item from the decor of the ticket office turned dining space where they had enjoyed their elegant meal at the depot. Read the BANNER Every Week INFORMED resident of Barry „....................... ________________ CONGRATULATIONS jeflNice ,n !<> Jeanice Dalman will be retiring from Hastings City Bank on Friday, February 26th after almost 19 years of service. She will be missed but not forgotten. Good Luck, Jeanice! From all of us at ftygrtingB (fitvWnnk Reine Peacock models cap and apron from the Dickinson collection of McDon­ ald’s items. Eckart. They count on the Banner to bring them home-town news. The G R. Press business news recently earned a photo and story that Raymond L. wage WELCOME Ward has been named president and chict executive officer of Kent County Employ- See Lake O News, page 14 COUNTRY FEVER DANCE RANCH NO ALCOHOL WESTERN THEME DANCE HALL LINE DANCING TWO STEP COUPLES BELLY RUBBERS 616-758-3939 1700 SF HARDWOOD DANCEFLOOR COUNTRY DANCE LESSONS TUES-THURS 7 PM CLOSED SUNDAY D-J & OPEN DANCING FRIDAY & SATURDAY 7 PM 10 MILES NORTH OF BATTLE CREEK ON HWY M-66 HALL RENTAL AVAILABLE MONDAY NIGHT, MARCH 1 - CLASSIC COUNTRY JAM SESSION �Page 8 - The Haslings Banner - Thursday. February 25. 1999 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Ernest L Poll and Rytha M PoH. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Norwest Mortgage inc . A California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 6.1996. and recorded on December 18 1996 m Uber 681 on Page 333. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 68/100 doHars ($83,871 68) including interest al 8 250% pc. annum Under ’he power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statue m such case made and pro­ vided. notice s hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or snme part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on March 25. 1999 Sad premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as That pan of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23. Town 4 North Range 9 West described as Beginning at the North 1/4 comer of said Section thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 348 00 feet along the East line of said North­ west 1/4. thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 396 00 feet, thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 320 00 feet thence North 90 de­ grees 00 minutes West 300 00 feet thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 666 57 feet, thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds East 696 00 feet along the North hne of said Section to the place of beginning Subject to Highway Right of Way lor Buehler Road The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated February 11. 1999 Norwest Mortgage. Inc FCR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 64.2-4202 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys for Norwr.st Mortgage. Inc 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 File 197086092 (3/11) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Pamela A DeMaagd. a single woman (original mort­ gagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc . A Michigan Corporation Mortgagee, dated Febru­ ary 19 1998 and recorded on February 27.1998 in Document #1008161, Barry County Records, Michigan and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated December 23. 1998 which was recorded on February 2. 1999 in Document #1024630. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-NINE THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE and 40/100 dollars ($79,429 40). including interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that saxl mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m on April 1. 1999 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Let 22 of Middleville Downs Addition No 1 to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats Page 4 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 18. 1999 Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys for Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #98065594 PROPERTYADDRESS 302 Stadium Dr Middleville Ml 49333 (3/181 State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate File No. 99-22547-IE Estate of JOHN R KERMEEN Deceased So­ cial Security No 384-28-6378 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent whose last known address was 9036 Parmalee Road Middleville Ml 49333 died Jan 10 1999 Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative WILLIAM J. BOLEN. 1022 Bristol Ave NW Giand Rapids. Ml 49504-3910. or to both the indepenoent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dale of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate wiH be thereafter assigned and disChuted to the persons entitled lo it Daniel j kozera. jr (P16187) KOZERA & ASSOCIATES. PC 745 Trust Buikfir.g Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 459-7141 (2/25) State of Michigan Probate court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate File No 99-22518-IE Estate of ROBERT LEWIS WEST, deceased Social Security No 380-16-6816 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent whose Iasi known address was 252 Jones Road PO Box 238. Bedford Ml 49020 died 11/23/98 An instrument dated 01/12/81 has been admitted as the will of the de­ ceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims agamst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative, Isabela Patitucci. 350 Houston Ave Apt 226, Muskegon. Ml 49441. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the es­ tate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it Thomas R Blatsing (P2 >3o8) 317 East Columbia Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 (616) 962-9058 (2/25) * Horton’s “Online” Notebook “Weekly Column" • Cartoon www.hortonnotebook.com NEWS Take Cart of Ynunetf • You Can TJa Care ufYaur Bab< Lady friends Dear Ann Landers: My husband is a Icttcraholic. He writes to old girlfriends he hasn’t seen in years and women he finds tn coffee shops. He romances them with his poetry, and sometimes, he sends roses. Re­ cently. I caught him pulling feathers from my canary and sending them as sensitive gifts from “Nature Boy." Last week. I found a letter he hadn’t mailed. It was an invitation to "have coffee and get better acquainted.” That’s the first step. The second step is lunch. Then, he tries to get them in bed. He keeps a post of­ fice box for some of t'ie women’s letters, and others come to our home with no return address. Several times a week. I will pick up the phone, and the caller will hang up. Of course, I know it’s one of his lady friends. I have accepted the fact that my husband will never change and am resigned to a life that includes his chasing women. I just wish these women would give me a break. If they call and I answer, they can ask for my hus­ band. and I will get him. no questions asked. The same goes for those letters with­ out return addresses. Women who slip around with married men should be aware that the wives almost always know what’s going on. So. please give us credit for having some sense. We have subscribed to the Ann Lan­ ders formula, "Ask yourself, would your life be better with him or without him?” Most of us have decided we would be better off WITH him. - Nameless, of Course. Dear Nameless: Many women would throw the bum out and suffer financial con­ sequences that can be devastating, espe­ cially if there are children. My applause for handling this situation in the way that is best for you. Health care bias Dear Ann Landers: I was upset by the letter from the woman who did not want a male technician to perform a breast sono­ gram. I am a registered nurse who happens to be a man. According to lhe latest statis­ tics, less than 5 percent of the R.N.s in Canada arc male. Discrimination against health-care providers based on gender offends more than just the workers involved. Due to the overwhelming imbalance of women in nursing and other health professions (ex­ cept physicians), most male patients have no choice but to receive care from women. Why extend to female patients the privilege denied to males - that of selecting the gen­ der of their caregivers? Many women who express discomfort with male nuties and other providers arc, at the same time, quite comfortable seeing male physicians. Women arc doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, welders. LEGAL NOTICE your area can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! Branching out to serve you and your family. OBSTETRICS • PEDIATRICS • SPORTS MEDICINE • WOMEN'S HEALTH • GERIATRICS • HEALTH PROMOTION & EDUCATION family^tree R.Troy Carlson, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. • Kathleen Carlson, C.F.N.P. OFFICE HOURS WILL BE MONDAY FRIDAY FROM 9 00-5 00 BEGINNING MONDAY. MARCH I. 1999 1005 WEST GREEN STREET • SUITE 201 A • HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 4905B RHONE 616 945 7497(PHYS) • FAX 616 945 0214 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery L McMahon, a single man and Marge Nelson, a sir^le woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus Inc. Mortgagee, dated July 30. 1993 and recorded on August 3. 1993 in Uber 5794\on Page 381. Barry County Records, Michigan, and modified by a Loan Modification Agreement dated December 29 1997. and recorded February 6. 1998 in Document Number 1007328. Barry County Records, and was assigned by mesne as­ signments to PNC Mortgage Corp of America an Ohio Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated September 30. 1998 which was recorded on November 13. 1998 in Document Number 1020834, Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 57/100 Dol­ lars ($63,973 57) including interest at 8 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mort­ gaged premises or some part of them at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 p m on April 1 1999 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Barry County Michigan and are described as Lot 32 of Charleson Heights Addition No 2 to the Village of Middleville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 62 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 18 1999 PNC Mortgage Corp of America FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys for PNC Mortgage Corp of America 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File #97120404 PROPERTY ADDRESS 511 Arthur Ct Middleville M. 49333 (3/18) auto workers and involved in other formerly men-only trades and professions. Nobody could suggest that a woman at GM or Ford could only work on certain types of cars. Why treat health-care providers any differ­ ently? - R.N. in Alberta. Canada. Dear Alberta. If. as you have stated, fewer than 5 percent of the registered nurses in Canada are male, you can be sure that the patients up there have very little choice. Male patients arc going to be treated by female nurses. Penod. The law of supply and demand works in every area of life - health-care services included. Naked solution Dear Ann Landers: I just read the letter from “Ohio Nightmare.” whose in-laws re­ peatedly showed up every Sunday morning unannounced and uninvited. I had the very same problem, and it drove my crazy - un­ til I hit on a solution. When all else failed. I decided to answer the door buck naked. My wife was horrified, and it took a lot of nerve, but I did it. After three more visits, the problem was solved. The in-laws never showed up without phoning first. Pass it on, Ann. - Jack in Bayside, N.Y. Dear Jack: Nothing succeeds like suc­ cess. Savor the victory. See a doctor Dear Ann Landers: I lost my wife of 38 years, the love of my life, to cancer, and now, I feel that her death was my fault. Years ago. she had a bruise on her breast that would not go away, but she refused to sec a doctor. After a while, the skin on her breast look on a thick "orange peel” ap­ pearance. Despite my pleading, she would not sec her doctor about it. More time passed. She started leaning against walls in order to navigate and thought it was probably an inner-car infection. She agreed to sec the doctor for an antibiotic. After many tests, the doctor determined she Hfcd multiple brain tumors that had metastasized from breast cancer. I’m convinced that if 1 had dragged my wife to a doctor when 1 found out the bruise wouldn’t go away, the cancer might have been controllable. Because of neglect, my wife went through two years of radiation and chemotherapy' - all the while wonder­ ing when the inevitable would occur. We spent that time traveling and doing things we had always wanted to do together. When we returned from Hawaii last Au­ gust. my wife began to deteriorate. Caring for her those last few weeks and watching her slip away was a nightmare. I beg your BOY, Jacob Robert Brighton, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital at 12:05 a.m. on Nov. 28, 1998 to Jamie and Jamie Kay Brighton of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. and 21 inches long. He was welcomed home by big brother Andrew. Grandparents are Rex and Kay Hook of Hastings. Bob Joseph of Potter­ ville and Jim and Bonnie Brighton of Sun­ field. Great grandparents arc Donald and readers to sec a doctor immediately if they detect a bruise that won’t go away or if they find a lump or a mole anywhere. Because we waited too long. I lost my lover, my wife and my pal - A.V. Dear A.V.: I hope it will be a comfort to you in your time of gnef to know that be­ cause you wrote to me. the lives of count­ less other women will be saved. Your de­ scription of the symptoms was wonderfully explicit Thirty-eight years with the love of your life isn’t a bad run Thank you. good fnend. You’ve performed a marvelous ser­ vice today. Apology wanted Dear Ann Landers: You told “Spokane” her dad "may be a few- bncks short of a load” because he finally confided in her that he was not her biological father. Then, you printed a story from "Bob on the Inter­ net” about the husband who finds out by­ looking in the marital collection box that his wife has been passing out favors to big spenders during the 50 years they were married. These two stones are intimately related, and I didn't think cither one was very funny. I’m 60 and have been mamed to the same women for more than 40 years. Our two children arc in their 30s now. Both arc "mine.” but one is and one isn’t, if you get my drift. I love them both equally, but like “Spokane's, father, I have been deeply hurt. The snake who fathered the second child was supposed to be a good friend of mine. I had no idea of the betrayal until the child matured, and then, her resemblance to the real father was unmistakable. The matter is not discussed, even though I’m sure many people know the truth. What hurts is that no one has ever confessed or apologized. I have been completely faithful to this woman my entire life, even though I knew she dallied with others in addition to the snake many years ago. Things arc OK be­ tween us, but some day. I hope she’ll say she’s sorry. - Betrayed in Texas. Dear Tatar: You have been married 40 years, and now. you arc bothered by what you perceive to be your wife’s unfaithful­ ness throughout your marriage? You say you want a confession and an apology. If the situation is as you described it, why did you wait until now to seek some sort of closure? Your letter raises too many ques­ tions for me to be able to help you. I hope you will talk this over with a professional counselor, and the sooner the better. Please ask your physician to recommend someone. You need help. Is alcohol ruining your life or the life ofa loved one? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. Hdw to Deal '9ri1h It. How to Conquer It ” can turn things around. Send a self-ad­ dressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, c/oAnn Landers, P.O Bax 11562, Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4 55.) to find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Jeanette Joseph of Nashville. Jack and Bert McDonald of Nashville, James Flook of Hastings, Joan Hook of Hastings, and Bill Curtis of Grand Ledge. GIRL - Mary McKinley Murphy, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 23, 1999 at 6:46 a.m. to Micah and Jessica Murphy of Hast­ ings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOARD POSITIONS Barry County is soliciting applications for representatives from the following areas to serve on the new County-wide Economic Development Alliance Board * * * * Agriculture Industry Financial Institutions Utility Companies All representatives will be appointed by the County Board of Commissioners. Application forms may be obtained from the County Administrator’s office located on the third floor of the County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. To receive an application by mail, call the County Administrator's Office at (616) 948-4891. Applications must be submitted by March 5, 1999. �The Hastings Benner - Thuredey. February 25. 1999 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES Castleton township continues to grow... X 1< By Joyce F. Weinbrecht When the first settlers came to Michigan and Castleton Township in the early 1830s. there were few white settlers and many American Indians living there. The area now known as Castleton Town­ ship, was well populated by Indians due to its lakes, the Thomapple River and its creeks and streams, that offered abundant supplies of meat, fish and furs and large stands of maple trees. Ottawas and Potawatomies were the tribes best known to the area. The Ottawas ”• e it ,i < H jj •j Y z. married in the township Joseph Rascy died in Castleton Township on July 18. 1869. at age 88. He and his spouse Catherine, arc buned in the Hosmer Cemetery in Castle­ ton Township. There was a post office on Section No 13. of Castleton Township, near the EatonBarry County line known as the Mcrntt Post Office. It was opened on July 22. 185I. and operated until June 3, 1868. David W. Smith was the post master and the post office was located on his property, probably in his home. Mr. Smith had purchased the 40 acres of Mrs. Emetine Napier. Cooper y । l' . ' t ; _ j : were fugitives from Canada and the Potawatomies emigrated from the western shores of Lake Michigan. These two tribes as well as the Chippcwas were part of the Algonquin race and had many language similarities. These Indi­ ans were woodland Indians who lived by hunting, gathering wild rice and wild bcmcs, nuts, maple sugar and raising some grains in the open areas. They had no concept of "owning" land such as the white man subscribed to. They went north during the summers anJ returned to lower Michigan for the winters, staying until the maple sugar season was past. They usually resumed to the same area and there were several more or less perma­ nent settlements in Barry County usually near a river or a lake. There was a village of wigwams near Assyria, one near Middleville, a settlement near Hastings, another near Bristol Lake in Johnstown Township and other small settlcments of native Americans. For several years after the white settlers came, the Indi­ ans continued to migrate from the area, down the Thomapple to the Grand River, to Lake Michigan, following the flow of Lake Michigan to Mackinaw, where they spent the summer, then back up stream on Lake Michigan, trick to the Grand River, to the Thomapple River and to their usual camp­ ing grounds along the rivers and lakes in lower Michigan. The return trip was upstream and was a much more difficult trip. The quite large boats, called Mackinaw boats by the white settlers, which carried entire families and their goods, w'hich included the crops grown in the north, would have to be towed along by using long ropes made of birch bark. The boats did carry a mast of cedar with sails made by weaving a mat of birch bark. If they could catch an appropriate breeze, the going was much easier. If the hunters had a good supply of food while in the south, they would go direct to Mackinaw without stopping to hunt. If they did not have to stop for food supplies, and could make the trip without too many stops, they would carry with them the bodies of those who had died during the past year, to be bun cd in the north. The bodies were wrapped in birch bark which served as their coffins. If it appeared that they would have to stop to hunt and delay the end of the jour­ ney. they simply left the bodies of the dead where they were originally buned until the next season. The custom of traveling south continued until the late 1840s and early 1850s. when the game became more scarce, and the movement lo move the Indians lo the terri­ tory beyond the Mississippi was taking place. Meanwhile in Castleton Township, the Indians and the settlers continued to co­ exist. Joseph Raccy with his four sons, Oliver, Otis, Joseph H. and Jonah B. arrived in Castleton in 1838. The family had been residents of St. Lawrence County. New York, then moved to Ohio in 1836. They purchased 80 acres on Section 13. from Tol­ man C. Hall of Battle Creek. They stayed with J.M. Clapp while building a log shan­ ty to live in. Eleanor Raccy married William P Wilkinson, becoming the first couple to be land in 1844. moving to Castleton Town­ ship from Indiana, coming originally from the State of New York. The Smiths had stayed in Battle Creek while a shelter for them was being built, but they took up res­ idence in it before it was completed. There was no floor in it when they moved in but they began pioneering with zest. Hastings was the nearest gnst mill at the time and Battle Creek was the nearest trade center of size. A journey' by ox team was necessary' to reach cither place in those ear­ ly days, to sell products from the farm and to obtain supplies for the farm and family. A saw mill was built on Section No. 13 by I860. Allen B. Cooper was bom in the town of Covert, Seneca County. N.Y on March 24. 1813. His father had been a pioneer of the town of Covert where he reared a family of seven children, giving them as many advan­ tages of education as he was able to. Allen lived with his father until he was 23. when he married Emelinc Napier. She was from Ashtabula County, Ohio and was bom on Nov. 28, 1811. They started for Michigan after they had been married for about two years, along with his brothers. They came into Detroit in May, and then went to Oakland County where they visited James Cole who had settled there. After a few days, they again took up their journey by ox team and wagon, to the township of Woodland, where he had purchased 80 acres of land on Section No. 35. From Ver­ montville to his land in Woodland, he had to cut his road through the dense wilderness. He arrived there in the month of June, 1838. Here they began a hard life of privations. Their scanty stock of provisions were soon gone. There was no cash money in the country. Things were very' desperate.. Mr. Cooper had brought some leather, which he had earned from Scnaca County. He took this to Marshall, hoping to exchange it for flour. The storekeeper, Mr. Comstock, told him that flour was S14 per barrel and was a cash item, not an exchange or trade article. The merchant asked him where it had been tanned. When he found out where it was from and that Allen Coopers father was Samuel Cooper, he allowed him an order of two barrels of flour and a good store of other provisions. When he asked for an explanation, the merchant told him that Samuel Cooper had befriended Mr. Comstock and he saw this as an opportuni­ ty to pay back the great favor. The Coopers purchased the land across the road from their Woodland farm in Sec­ tion No. 2. Castleton Township in 1843. Allen B. Cooper was very active in the activities of both Woodland Township and Castleton Township. Mr. Cooper served as a member of the Bnck School District w hich was located on the southeast comer of Castleton Township. Section No. I. This was a fractional school and sen cd students from Castleton Township. Woodland Town­ ship. Barry County and Vermontville Tow n­ ship and Sunfield Tow nship of Eaton Coun­ state of the art of school buildings in its day. Allen B. Cooper was a member of the Whig party and was against slavery. When the Republican party was organized he became an ardent Republican. When the Indians of the vicinity were ordered to move to territory beyond the Mississippi. Mr. Cooper advised those who he had traffic with to buy land and settle down to farming and become citizens of the township and county. Many of the Indians did this and remained on their properties for many years. Many land abstracts in Barry County show Indians as the early owners Early religious services in the area were held in the Cooper home, conducted by Elder Shaw, though there were not a great number of persons to attend the services in these days Kenyon Mead came from New York State to Michigan and located on Section No. 32 on 80 acres of land originally entered by Ebenezcr Seeley. He had married Lydia Ann Seeley. He used a shanty built for the making of maple sugar for living quarters while he built a log house on his land. He returned to New York, coming back to Castleton Township with his family in 1845. He built a home on the land in 1851. The Meads arc buried in Barryvillc Cemetery, which was deeded to the trustees of the Barryvillc Church by the Mead family. [Watch for a future article about the Kenyon Mead family.] Cyrus Buxton lived in Vermont, came as a settler on 160 acres in Castleton Township on Section No. 33 in 1840. This land w'as covered with forest and brush. He built a shanty and later a frame house, which was the first frame house built in the township. He managed to clear 10 acres of land dur­ ing the first year he was on the land, and was able to raise some decent crops. In 1834. Mr. Buxton purchased the entire Section No. 34, and 1873 he reduced his acreage to 80 acres on Section No. 34 where he remained until his death in 1905. He and his family arc buried in the Bar­ ryvillc Cemetery. Asa Ware came to Calhoun County first in 1836. In 1842, he located on the 80 acres which he had purchased in 1841 on Section No. 29. William, his son, had purchased 80 acres on Section No. 33, and made a clear­ ing and built his house. Asa Ware stayed with his son while he was clearing his own land and building his own cabin. Mr. Ware was able to clear 10 acres the first year. His son, Anson, located on Section No. 32 at a later date. William Ware was very active in the com­ munity. The first township meeting was held at the home of Mr. Ware after it was accorded a township status on Feb. 16, 1842. They neglected to appoint a clerk at the first meeting, so a second meeting was held at the Ware house on April 19, 1842. They filled 18 offices at this meeting with 20 people as electros. Mr. Ware was elected along with W.P. Wilkinson, as directors of the poor. The Wares are buried in the Bar­ ryvillc Cemetery. The Sheldons, Harvey N. and Orson B., took up land on Section No. 1, of Castleton Township in 1841. They located there and made some improvements on the land. Har­ vey Sheldon lived with the Allen B. Coop­ ers while he was clearing his own land. Harvey and his wife, Lydia Miller Sheldon, spent a very difficult winter on this land. The winter was particularly severe, with a great deal of snow. They lost their only cow, so they were without milk and butter. In the spring, Mr. Sheldon had an attack of ague, the fever that plagued early Michi­ gan settlers and he had a lame arm. He returned east for a period of one year and returned to the Castleton Township farm where he lived until 1854. He was elected to the position of-county treasurer, a position that he held for 12 years. He had already held township offices in Castleton Township. Following the expi­ ration of his term in county office he moved to Berncn County where he engaged in growing fruit and also held political offices there. His wife, Lydia, died in 1846. leaving three children. He married Almira Wheeled of Woodland. Orson B. Sheldon moved to Hastings and lived there until his death. (To be continued) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Lyle M Huyck and Janet L Huyck, Husband and Wife, to First Central Mort­ gage. a Michigan Corporation mortgagee, dated March 23. 1991 and recorded April 4. 1991 m Liber 513. Page 766. Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB by an assignment dated Oc­ tober 27.1997 and recorded on January 16. 1998 by Instrument Number 1006480 Barry County Records There is claimed lo be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Five and 15/100 Dollars ($51,985.15) including interest at the rate ol 9% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statues of the State of Michigan, no­ tice is hereby given that the mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, st public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p m on March 11. 1999 The premises are located in the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the SouJiwest 114 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as commencing at a point which lies 50 feet off of the center line of M-43 and on the east and west 1/4 hne of said section 7. which lies 74.72 feet North 89 degrees 13‘ West from the center of said Sec­ tion 7. thence south 37 degrees 22’ West 1308.48 feet for the place of Beginning, thence North 52 degrees 38' West 156 feet, thence North 37 de­ grees 22 East 316.7 feet, thence North 89 de­ grees 1030" East 112 feet to the Northwesterly right of way line of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and ■Saginaw Railway, thence South 37 degrees 22' West 274.23 feet on said Northwesterly right of way Ime, thence South 52 degrees 38’ East 66 feet, thence South 37 degrees 22’ West 108 45 feet to the point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA§600 324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated: January 28. 1999 . ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB. As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 . Troy Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 File No 1890068 (2/25) Involve yourself. Involve your kids in the volunteer Mrs. Cooper taught school there tn this first school. This first school burned down on Nov. 25. 1859. and was rebuilt first w ith a shanty, that was later used as a woodshed after the Red Brick School was erected, a care Call program for those 1-888-77-Youth who for more Plaintiff s Attorney In pro per IT IS ORDERED You are being sued by plaintiff tn this court to dissolve the marriage between Zachery Scott and yourself You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before March 11 1999 if you fail to do so a default judgment may be en­ tered against you for the relief demanded m the complaint filed in this case A copy of this order shall be published once each week tn The Hastings Banner tor three con­ secutive weeks and proof of publication shafl be filed in this court Zachery Scott shall post a copy of this order m the courthouse at 220 W State Street Hastings Ml 49058 for three continuous weeks and shall Me proof of posting in this court A copy of this order shaft be sent to Kimberly G Scott at the last known address by registered mail, return receipt requested before the last week of posting and the affidavit of maikng shall be filed with this court Dated 2/5^9 Judge James H Fisher (3-4) Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting February 9, 1999 - 7:00 p.m. All Board members present. Comm Bailey seven guests Minutes approved, treasurer s report received Approved contract with Youth Council Approved gypsy moth contract Approved 1999 road program Paid outstanding bills Adjourned at 8 40 Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by Richard C Thomas. Supervisor (2-25) INVITES YOU TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR PRESCHOOL Monday, March 1, 1999 * 6-8 p.m. ; J ! • Registration for the 1999-2000 school year will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the preschool classroom. Please have your $15.00 registration fee at that time. Programs for 3’s & 4's are available. ; First Presbyterian Church. 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 • 945-5463 TTrTTrTrTrrrrrrrTrrrrrrrrrrrrrrTrTrTrrrTTTTTrrTTrrrrTrrTrrrrrrr CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that lhe Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene in the City Hail's Second Floor Conference Room. City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan on: March 2nd, 3rd and 4th 9:00 a.m. to Noon - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. And as many days as may be necessary to review, correct, and equalized the 1999 assessment roll. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value, taxable value or classification assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person or by let­ ter. Taxpayers w ishing to appear in person, please telephone (616) 945-2468 for an appointment. Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO 48.33 50.00 46.28 ■50.00 50.00 FACTOR 1.0346 1.0000 1.0804 1.0000 1.0000 The City of Hastings will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon sexen days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945­ 2468. or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. information on how you can help Or check out the web site, www.arryouintoit.com Defendant Kimberly Gail Scott JUH IHH1H8 A A8A8A8J8888AA8AA 88 888 8811U11 AAAIJI 8888888888 8,8, COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL ty STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY JUDICIAL DISTRICT BARRY JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 220 W Court Street. Hastings Ml 49058 948-4814 ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION Case No. 99-80-DM Plaintiff Zachery Scott 603 W High Street Hastings. Ml 49058 rm r From Time to Time w m m m r r n m T r T m m i i rm r r 111rm X X' Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 25 1999 It’s title time for many area athletic squads Championships gained and championships sought. Title fever lias readied a full pilch for a number of talented Barry County teams. Championships gained: I. Hastings Saxons, district wrestling; 2. Barry ('(Minty Christian liagles, slate basketball and 3. Delton Kellogg Panthers. Kalamazoo Valley Association wrestling. Championships sought: 1. Hastings, O-K White basketball; 2 Middleville, basketball; 3. Lakewood and Hastings, Capital Circuit and O-K White volleyball. It was quite an accomplishment last Wednesday when firsl-ycar coach Mike Goggins led the blue and gold toward a Division II wrestling crown against the likes of Middleville and Wayland. Many consider the district hosted by Hastings to be one of the toughest, if NOT the ((Highest, in the entire state. Goggins* Saxons were considered lhe underdogs, but these mat men lend to act like pit bulls, and no! whining puppies, when given a big challenge. The post-season wrestling excitement continued for Hastings W’cdncsday at the Ixiwell High School regional, but no matter what the results arc from Red Arrow-land, the Saxons have certainly proven that they are worthy champions. Barry County Christian's hoopsters improved its season mark to 16-2 by going 3-0 al last weekend's ACSI tournament by winning Tuesday against Battle Creek Academy. BCC now is shooting for even more titles. The Engles, coached by John Price, are a very talented bunch who enjoy the game just as much as they succeed in it. BCC opened its new gymnasium earlier this winter, but it really doesn't seem to matter wliere the team plays, they often find ways to accomplish its goals, llic Eagles have depth, size, quickness, lethal shooters and solid chemistry. It’s a winning formula. Delton Kellogg has always had a potent wrestling programs, going back to the glory days of champions like Rollie Ferris, and 1998-99 has not broken that trend. Three Panthers won weight class titles during DK's championship performance last week at the KVA tournament, but the team's fortune was more about depth than it was about individual accomplishments. The tourney triumph was not a surprise as Coach Aaron Tabor’s grapplers also were league champions during tlte regular season and district champions during lhe first week of die post-season. This Saturday, both Lakewood and Hastings will compete in league volleyball tournaments with improvement being the buzz word from both of the school's camps. The Lady Vikings, coached by Kellie Rowland. have enjoyed much post-season success in recent years and will spike for a share of the Capital Circuit volleyball title at Mason Saturday. Hastings, coached by Tammy Cairl, aim lo improve, and possibly shock a team or two, ai the O-K White finale on Saturday. If last Diursday's match against Lowell is any indication, the spiking Saxons have a very good shot of doing just that. And Hastings' eagers also are making some championship rumblings. With three league games to go (all at home against Hudsonville Friday. East Grand Rapids Feb. 2 and Wyoming Park Feb. 5) Coach Don Schils* 11-5, 7-4 team is alone in second place, one game behind East. Illis is the same squad dial few had at die lop of dteir league rankings when die season started. Sometimes heart and talent are awfully tough to beat, just ask die Middleville Trojan eagers Coach Kurt Holzhueter's Trojans, or the Giant Killers as 1 prefer to call them, knocked off a No. 2 in Class B, Coopersville, earlier in die season and Tuesday ousted previously 15­ 0 Tri Unity 76-75 in overtime. Tri Unity entered the game No. 2 in Class D, but the black and orange were not to be denied of another big win. • Mr. Basketball Candidates: Brent Darby, the point guard on the River Rouge basketball team that knocked off Hastings in lhe Class B semifinals last spring, is one of four candidates for Michigan's Mr. Basketball. The other three are Saginaw Arthur Hill’s Jason Richardson, Ann Arbor Pioneer’s Lavcil Blanchard and St. Martin DePorres Aloysius Angonyc. Darby, who will play collegiately at Ohio State, is averaging 26 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Richardson and Anagonyc, both committed to Michigan Stale, have respective scoring norms of 25.5 and 14.8. Blanchard, undecided, is averaging 28 points. • More 'Bout River Rouge: According lo Dave Goricki, a long-time area sports writer who now works at llic Detroit Free Press. Darby's ex-tcammatc al River Rouge, Ducz Henderson is considering leaving the University of Iowa for a new home court llic schools Henderson may look at include Detroit Mercy, Eastern Michigan and Kent Slate One of the reasons he's considering a move is because of Coach Dr. Tom Davis' departure from the Hawkeye prognun I watched ESPN’s Sports (’enter Tuesday night and literally cried when 1 saw Dr. Tom. How dearly his team, the Iowa fans and all of us who love basketball care for good people like him. lhe coach and his players even did the Hokey Pokey following Tuesday’s game. Dr. Tom will be sorely missed. What a travesty. Talk to you soon. Panthers rout Redskins Four solid quarters resulted in an impressive 76-55 Delton Kellogg varsity basketball win at Paw Paw last Friday in a Kalamazoo Valley Association action. lhe victory closed out a tough week for Coach Jim I logoboom's Panthers who showed improvement in a 67-59 loss to a heavily touted Comstock team Feb. 16 and a 78-59 defeat lo Hastings Feb. 17. "They did a great job defensively and played their best game putting four quarters together," Hogoboom said of lhe improvement shown by his eagers on Feb. 19. Kyle Matteson led lhe Panthers* scorers with 30 points, 28 that came in the first tliree quarters. Bourdo 8 and Robert Boyle 8 also for Delton. Bourdo also did a stellar job on lhe glass with 8 rebounds. Delton’s triumph also included a great all-around effort from Jeff Humbargcr. "This was o.ir best effort as a team." Hogoboom said. Tlic Panthers’ best effort included an 8of-11 night from behind the three-point line. Bourdo managed 13 markers and Ruben Reyna 11 in th- loss lo lhe Saxons. The game was just a one-point deficit after the first quarter, 17-16, but Hastings outscored Delton 23-9 in the second quarter to take a 40-25 advantage into intermission. District champions, Hastings'wrestlers won over Wayland. to earn its title Feb. 17 at Hastings High School. Saxons cool down ‘Cats to take district mat title Hastings wrestlers made tlie most <mji of its home mat advantage, pinning a 50­ 24 loss on Wayland Union last Wednesday in District II championship action at Hastings High School Coach Mike Goggins’ Saxons won 10 of the 14 weight classes to blow past the 'Cats including wins in tlic final seven. The host Saxons went into the tournament as a sleeper, but came out believers, pulling out an exciting, and deserving, secimd straight district title. "We were kind of a sleeper, (but) lliey (lhe Saxon wrestlers) are starting to believe," Goggins said of his team. "I’m very pleased. I was planning on all week wrestling Middleville and was very surprised. We were clearly tlic underdogs, but tlic kids were up for it." Winning on pins for the blue and gold were Mark Feake at 125. Rob Lee at 160. Bill Blair al 17) and Don Smith at 215. Peake's match lasted 3:50. Lee’s 3:34. Blair’s 1:20 and Smith's pin ux>k just 25 seconds. Posting victories by decisions were Greg Seebcr lit ft)3. Sam Stafford al 130. Jesse MacKenzie al 145 and Mike Lipstraw at 152. Bob Reaser, a longtime Saxon wrestling fan. served as the team’s Celebrity Coach, at the district tournament. Standing beside Bob Reaser are wrestlers Lucas Reaser. Jesse MacKenzie and Bid Blair. (Photo provided) Seebcr beat his Wayland opponent 15­ 2. Stafford prevailed 10-7, MacKenzie won with a 10-0 shutout and Lipstraw went lo overtime before taking his match 6-4. Goggins said Peake and Stafford's efforts both typified the improvement that his team showed in winning the district trophy. DISTRICT... ~ continued on page 13 BCC to face Wisconsin champs after winning tourney title It lias been a banner season for Barry County Christian’s 16-2 basketball team. It got even belter after the Eagles soared higher this past weekend in a slate tournament. Coach John Price's BCC squad took first-place honors at the ACSI tournament held in Kent City with a 3-0 record. Hie Eagles opened with an 80-63 triumph against Heritage Reed City, look a 58-55 thriller against a solid West Highland team in flic second round and (prevailed 74-54 over Lake Area in the championship game. BCC easily handled Reed City, a team that came in ranked No. 8. Tlic Eagles scored 30 points in the first quarter and were able to play all of their team members. Freshman Josh I^amphcre led BCC's scorers with 28 points, Colin Randall tallied 19 and Adam Winegar added 17 nxirkers. As a first-ycar performer. launphcie is surprised tluit lie is scoring so much so soon. "1 didn't think dial I would score this many points," Lamphere said. Randal] also had 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. Rozema collected 10 caroms, Uunphere made 4 steals and Winegar's 17 points included five three-pointers. Randall brings up the Eagles’ scoring options when talking about the team’s success. "There's always something open underneath and Winegar is always open for lhe threes (pointers)." Randall said. "We have all of tlie weapons, three-point shexxers. Josh's (Lamphere) steals... We score at least 10 points off of Josh's layups." In lhe two-point thriller with West Highland, tliree Eagles tallied double figures. I .ampherv topped the squad with 16 points. Winegar managed 14 and Rozema added 13. Randall again dominated the glass with 17 rebounds and Rozema pulled down 12 rebounds despite having lo play tlie entire fourth quarter with four fixils. "Before the tournament, I knew that I needed to gel more rebounds; I needed to step it up more." Rozema said. This year we liavc a size advantage and we're using it." See BCC continued on page 13 Mike Kanuneraad tallied II, Denny Viking eagers fall to ‘Dogs Four Vikings tallied double figures, but it wasn't enough lo. produce a hardcourt victory against a very uxigh opponent. 14ikew(xxl lost a 70-62 non-lcaguc contest to Ionia Tuesday night at lake wood High School. Coach Mark Farrell's team led by two after tlie first quarter. 18-16, but a 21-12 Bulldog second gave lhe visitors a 37-30 advantage al intermission. In tlic third quarter, lakewood was able lo trim llic deficit lo three points, 47-44, but Ionia pulled out lhe triumph by winning the final eight minutes 23-18. Farrell said his team's defense helped them to slay in tlic game "()ur intensity and trapping defense was lough." I arrell said. "I can't say enough ahoul the effort our kids gave tonight." Joel Dow scored 13, Malt Cramer 12, Richie Livingston 11 and Luke Farrell 11, all for Lakewood. Kyle Barker was the game's high scorer with 20 points for Ionia's eagers. The Bulldogs domina'cd the glass, collecting a total of 26 rebounds. Jake Schrock and Livingston each pulled down 4 rebounds for the blue and white, while Farrell and Joel Dow topped lire squad in assists with 9 each. llic Vikings made 22-of-51 field goal attempts (43 percent), hit 7-of-18 threepoint field goals and hit ll-of-12 attempts from lhe charily stripe. Lakewood also had 22 assists. 6 steals and 9 turnovers. IMcwood will play al Okemos Friday. The championship Barry County Christian basketball team includes (front row. from left) statistician Meredith Rozema. Brian Chapman. Adam Barkett. Dale Thompson. Josh Lamphere. Ben Conklin. Neil Chapman, (back row) Coach John Price. Aaron Winegar. Joe Cooke. Colin Randall. Hob Stuut. Adam Winegar and Tony Rozema �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 25. 1999 - Page 11 Saxon spikers beat Arrows in marathon match When luiura Slonn'i third game spike became a successful kill Thursday, the Saxon volleyball faithful began to wear some big smiles. Hastings handled O-K White Conference rival Lowell last Thursday at home 16-14, 12-15 and 16-14. The match served its tlic final Icagw and home event of lhe season and helped to prepare Coach Tammy Cairl’s squad for Saturday's O-K White Tournament. "It was good to sec some enthusiasm." Caul said. "We also moved well, but you always want nwxe " lhe Saxons* movement was a key in Game I. With the score knotted at 14-14. Hastings was able lo (hut past lhe Red Arrows with a couple of smashing kills, the last coming from senior hitter Amy •Songer. Other Saxon contributors in tlic first game included sophomore Jennifer Cook (four service points) and Storm (two kills). "Volleyball is all momentum; whoever has it is winning the game." Cairl explained Game 2 saw tlie teams lied at 8-8 and 10-10 before the Arrows tallied five of the last seven points. Senior Teri Daws, Songer and sophomore Kristen Wildem all scored Saxon points on serves. Trailing in Game 3 8-0, Cairl’s squad rebounded with a vengeance to pull out the thriller. Hastings* comeback points included an ace by Storm, two kills by junior Carolyn Case. a service point by Wildem and Storm's game winning spike. "They learned lliat if you don't let up, you can surprise yourselves," Cairl said of her team's education in persevering, even when they trailed by eight. "They proved that they can come back and win. Offensively, tliey did a good job." lhe victory certainly wasn't easy and certainly didn't come quickly, llie varsity match took 125 minutes, more than two hours, to complete. Songer led tlie team in attacking with 14 k Ils and Storm came up wit*. 9 spikes and 2 service aces. Wildem, a Saxon setter, made 11 assists. Hastings' volleyball program made it a clean sweep by also winning the junior varsity and freshmen matches The J Vs won 15-6, 15-5. Kathy Anderson had 3 service aces. JoAnn Bailey 5 kills and Danielle Swift collected 11 assists. Samantha Oakland, Anderson and Regina Argo also stepped up on the defensive side of tlie net Hastings' freshmen were pushed to three games, but eventually won a 15-6, 14-16, 16-14 match. Kate Martisius topped the winners in the kills department while Carrie Bolthouse and Laura Dickinson helped out with their serving, l ough defense was a key lo lhe frosh's triumph. SPIKERS... Continued on page 12 Saxon spiker Kristen Wildem (9) drops to her knees to make the defensive play as Michelle Griggs (15) adds a little bit of backup. Amy Songer (6) powers a spike past the Lowell defense with teammate Laura Storm (10) watching the play beside her. Middle School spikers open seasons The eighth grade A volleyball team suffered its first defeat of the Middle School season last week with a 15-5. 15­ 9 loss lo Baule Creek Lakeview. Niki Nolcboom led Hastings with 8 points. Top spiker. included Niki Nofeboom. Jenna Bryans and Rachel Ikcppe. Courtney Oakland also contributed with 16 sets. Wright had 4 points and Radical Wolfe scored 2. Two days later, Hastings took Battle Creek Ijikcvicw 17-15. Il-I5and 17-15. Defense was a key lo the victory as was lhe learn s execution on its serves Jewett tallied 12 points, Wolfe 10 and Anna Trumble added 5 points Ready for Regionals... The Hastings High School cheerleaders are gearing up for the March 6 Michigan Cheerleading Coaches Association Division II regional that will include 22 teams. The event will be held at Hastings High School and the Saxons are hoping to make some noise. Hastings was fifth at the DeWitt 8th Grade B lakcvicw also got the better end of a 15-3, 15-6. 12-5 contest against the B spikers Top scorers were Tiffany Howe!! with 5 points. Cassie Barcroft with 3 and Cara Zabel with 2. Michelle Swift and Howell were the team's top servers. 7th Grade Blue In lhe squad's opener versus Forest Hills Northern last Tuesday. Hastings dropped a 13-15.15-0.15-7 decision Erica Hubka and Amber Jewett led Hastings with 6 points apiece. DeeAnne YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County and the Hastings Youth Council’s Adult Volleyball League Final Standings Team U-L ICS ..........................35-7 Hastings Bunal Vault ..................... 29-13 Ray James Electromechanical......... 28-14 Ranger Die, Inc..................................... 22-20 Cascade Improvements...................... 16-26 Goodenough Goodies 15-27 Quality Roofing.................................. 14-28 Benner Logging and McDonalds .9-33 1999 Coed Winter Vollev ball Standings W/L Hastings Mfg........ ................................... 27-3 Blair Landscaping...................................23-7 Hastings Saxons.................................... 18-12 Flexfab.................................................... 17-13 True Value.............................................. 17-13 Hastings Mutual.................................... 14-16 Slaughter.............................. 13-15 Coleman Agency..................................... 8-20 Cordray Construction ................ 7-21 The Wolverines........................................2-26 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Feb. 23.1999 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. competition last week and have earned a number of trophies throughout the season The doors will open for the regional tournament at 8 a m. Teams include Lowell, Grand Rapids Union. Coldwater. Portland and Lakewood. (Photo provided) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on March 2. 1999. in the office of the Supervisor at Rutland Charter Township Hall. 246! Heath Road. Hastings, lo organize and review the Assessment Roll. PUBLIC MEETING lo hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at lhe RITLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 2461 Heath Road. Hastings on. MARCH 8.1999 9.00 AM to Noon 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM MARCH 9.1999 9:00 AM lo Noon 1:00 AM to 4:00 PM See or call us today, and take advantage of this special discount! FARMERS FEED SERVICE, INC. 1006 E. RAILROAD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 945-9926 price index whichever is less Capped value also includes new construction and excludes losses from last year State equalized value is required by law to be 50% of market value Protest to the Board of Review by you or your agent is necessary to protect your right to further appeal to the Michigan State Tax Tribunal The Township Board has passed a resolution that prop­ erty owners may protest by letter if unable to appear in person, if PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS KIR I998 CLASS RATIO Ml LTIPLIER Agnculturc 47.97*? 1.0423 Commercial 47,(M5r 1.0629 Industrial 50.00*1 10000 Residential 46.43*1 1.0723 Dc'clopmcnta! -0- -0- Personal -0- -0- The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive lhe same. If vou have purchased property it will be assessed al 50% of market value. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc . this will also reflect in the value of your property Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judgement, make lhe valuation thereof relatively just and equal The Organizational Meeting of the Hope Township Board o' Review will be held tn the office of the supervisor at the Hope Township Hall 5463 M-43 Highway on March 02 1999 Proposal A Places a limit on the value used to compute property taxes That value ts called taxable value The taxable value is equal to the lower of either capped value or tfie current state equalized value The capped value is calculated by increasing the previous state equalized value by either 5% or the consumer Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize lhe Assessment Roll. Kent cares enough to go one step further by offering a $10 per ton discount on the following feeds. PUBLIC NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW postmarked by March 9. 1999 Public meetings to hear appeals of the 1999 Assessment or Taxable Value will be held at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 M-43 Highway on the following dates March 8th. 9 am to noon & 1 pm to 4 pm (Monday) March 9th 1 pm to 4 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm (Tuesday) and any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 1999 assessment roll The 1999 Assessment Multipliers and Ratios as determined by the Barry County Equalization Dept are as foltows 101 201 401 Agriculture Commercial Residential Personal property 1 1 1 1 068375 144951 091941 000000 46 43 45 50 80 67 79 00 The above multipliers/ratios are based on the entire class, indi­ vidual assessment increases or decreases will vary Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids for services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to lhe Hope township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor RITLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP writing or calling the clerk at the address above or phoning (616) 948-2464 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49058-9725 Patricia Albert Supervisor/Assessor (616)948-2194 Hope Township �Page 12- The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 25. 1999 Individual grapplers move on to regional tournaments Eleven wrestlers from Hastings and Delton Kellogg high schools have earned tlie right to move onto the next level after their finishes at district tournaments last Saturday Hastings qualified seven for regionals with some strong efforts al the Hastings High School's Division II tournament Don Smith. Bill Blair. Rob Lee. Mike Ihirscll. Mike I.ipstraw. Luke Notcboom and Greg Seebcr were the Saxons' tortunate seven. "I'm happy with seven; I knew that we would have six lo 10.” Hastings Couch Mike Goggins said "With a couple more lucky breaks, I was hoping for 10." Delton qualified four mat men for regional* based on their performances at the Division HI tournament hosted by Delton Kellogg High School. Bill Ferris. Nick Hannar. Jimi Haneckow and Travis I oofboro were the Panthers’ prosperous quartet. Middleville and Ijikewood high schools qualified eight and three wrestlers, respectively also for Division 11 regional*. Middleville's Miso Glavan finished second at 215 to Lowell's Bill Stouffer, while Trojan grappler Jeremy Vandefifcr won tlie 189-pound weight class Hastings* Mike Purscll pinned Forest Hills Northern's Brian Morris to take third at 189. Smith and Blair were first and second in tlie 171-pound weight class. Blair won a decision against Forest Hills Nortltem's David Koster, pinned Gull latke's Andy Morey and prevailed by a decision against Lowell's Steve Vanl^tan. Smith pinned Ed Rizor. won a decision versus {.akewood's Janod laRoche and pinned Ionia's Josh Bocks. Smith .von an 11-10 decision over Blair in die finals. 1 akewtxxl’s Ron Wierek/. was secund at 160. beating Rob Lee by a decision in the third round. Lee finislied fourth in Out weight class. Lipstraw and Notcboom were first and second at 152. Lipstraw pinned Marsliall's Nick Fast. won a decision against Battle Hollinshcad l.ipstraw look first place as Notcboom did not wrestle in tlie finals Middleville's Is Rosales was a weight class champion at 145 and his teammate ('had Reil finislied fourth Hastings' Luke Noteboom managed a second place at 152 and now has his eyes set on the wrvstling regionals. Creek Lakeview's James Christie and also took ?. decision versus Caledonia's Zach BOWLING SCORES Saxon Don Smith shows her serious side during one of his matches at 171. Smith was the champion in the 171pound weight class. Mike Pursell was one of seven Saxons to qualify for individual regionals with his performance Saturday at Hastings High School. SPIKERS...continued from page 11 At a Feb. 16 JV quad tournament at Potterville. Hastings went 5-1 with wins against the host team. Portland St. Patrick and a split with Charlotte. Kaia l-riddie's hitting. Kailey Lyons’ serving and Anderson's defense were big boosts and lhe team's passing overall was belter than normal. according lo Coach Krista Heilman. • Lady Vilces Are Back In: After a couple weeks of not being ranked in the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association rankings, Lakewood has returned al No. 9. The Top 10 in Class B are 1. Fruitport (60-6), 2. Marysville (40-0), 3. Pinconning (654­ 2), 4. Stevensville Lakeshore (41-7-1). 5. Holland Christian (40-13-5), 6. Comstock (35-22-1), 7. Croswell Lexington (47-6-3), 8. Monroe Jefferson (36-64), 9. Lake wood (50-6) and 10. Ludington (48-7-4). CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 316 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION II, OF ARTICLE ID, OF CHAPTER 26, OF THE HASTINGS CODE, AS AMENDED RELATING TO THE CABLE ACCESS COM­ MITTEE THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: That Division 11. of Article II, of Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances. City of Hastings. Michigan is hereby amended by lhe addition of a new Section 26­ 111 to provide for the composition and terms of the Cable Access Committee and renumbering current Section 26-111 through 26-113 to 26-112 through 26-114. A complete copy of Ordinance 316 is available for inspection al lhe City Clerk s Office. City Hall. 201 East Slate Street. Hastings. Michigan. This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the dale of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to lhe Charter for lhe City of Hastings. Moved by Jaspersc. second by Wood that Ordinance 316 be adopted. Yeas: McIntyre. Jaspersc. Wood. Tubbs. Bleam. White and Campbell Nays: None Absent: May and Hawkins I. Evenl Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 22nd day of February 1999. Evenl G. Manshum. City Clerk llic Trojans' Brian McKeown and Evan Space also qualified for regionals. McKeown was fourth at 130. while Space finished fourth at 125. Lakewood's Nathan Boucher and Middleville's Brett Wiersma squared off in the 119-pound consolation finals with Boucher winning on a decision to cam third place Phil Plowman was a Viking ciuunpion at 112, pinning Hastings' Greg Sccber in tlie second round. Sccber. who wrestles al 103 primarily, gained fourth place honors Midduvillc's Marc Carter placed second at 275 dropping a decision to Marsliall's Tommy Miller. The host Panthers at llic Division HI tournament had two grapplers who finished second and (wo odiers who placed fourth Bill Ferris was a runner-up at 275 as was Nick Hannar at 160. Jon Haneckow managed a third place finish at 215 as did Travis 1 .oofboro at 171. All-Stars avenge Charlotte loss The Hastings All-Stars received some all-star performances from its team members last Sunday in a 61-51 triumph over Charlotte. The area eagers got big games from Josh Cook. Eli Schmidt. Aaron Snider, Jake Hcuss. Collcn McKcough and Eric Smith lo even its record to 1-1. Cook scored 19 points and pulled down 10 rebounds Eli Schmidt also scored double figures with 12 markers. Aaron Snider was a third All-Star to score in double digits with 11. Snider's total included his first three-pointer of die season. Smith helped the winners on lhe glass, collecting 8 caroms. Hcuss and McKeough both were instrumental in lhe team’s defensive efforts. lhe victory over Charlotte was especially sweet since die All-Stars had lost to that squad a season ago. A 50-34 loss to Hanover Horton was how tlie day started out for llic All-Stars. a 14-and-under boys team from Hastings Cook tallied 18 points and managed 6 rebounds versus Hanover. John Deming 9 points. Eric Smith 10 rebounds Tlic All-Stars will take to the home court this Sunday. Pick up EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER at many convenient locations around the county. Senior Citizens Woodmansee 54; Nash 53; Jesick 5I; Hall 48; Snyder 47 1/2; Brodock 47; M&M's 46; Fncnd 46; Moucouhs 44 1/2; No. One 40; Wieland 40; Lethcoe 40; Vrogindcwcy 38; Kucmpcl 37; Schlachtcr 36; Brewer 36. Mens High Games and Series - D. Hall 180452; W Birman 180-523; W. Brodock 172; D. Stuart 171; R Wieland 169458; M. Schondclmaycr 163; R Nash 216-535; R. Schlachtcr 176; G. Waggoner 218-541; D. Mason 179478; C. Jcsick 171456; C. All­ man 166; B. Terry 195-549; W. Wood­ mansee 161461; P. Terpening 199-508. Womens High Games and Series - P. Snyder 160459: M. Matson 167; D. Green­ field 158; H. Brace 155; G. 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Wattles 213- 547; T Wieland 503; DJ James 213­ 212-581; E Olson 212-227-599; S. Frcnthury 5(?8. Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 68-28; Brushworks 59 1/2­ 36 1/2; Nine and ;• Wiggle 59 1/2-36 1/2; Late Comers 54 12-41 1/2; No Whiners 5343; Get Luckys 52 1/2-39 1/2; Missing 2 5145; Thomapple Motors 5046; Ten Pins 4947; Bad Habits II 4749; Heads Out 45 1'2-50 1'2; Scars and Service 44 1/2-51 I 2; Two BK’s 43-53; Ramblers 43-53; All But One 39-53; Cousins 37-59; Mercy 31­ 61: Rocky 4 30-66 Womens Good Games and Series - S. Keeler 216-565: D. Cooley 143; B Daven­ port 170-473; B. l aul 175-496; A. Lethcoe 154. D Vickery 166; J. Lancaster 157; M Sears 181464; C Sen ice 119; H Service 189-508. F Johnson 166. S Sanborn 200­ 551; L Barnum 174-504; C. Madden 133; T. Pennington 220-521; P Arends 179; P Kelley 147 Mens Good Games and Scries - M. Lawson 183465; E Keeler 219-579; M Keeler 197. J Purdum 215-582. M McKee 206; K Bushee 232-579; S Gillons 168; K McDonald 190. W Brodock 173-509; K. Meancy 193-503; B. Ripplcy 201-547;.R Fay 204; J Zink 192; A Taylor 208-586; B. Keeler 257-626; D Scars 181. C Purdum 233-587; R Roush 202-573. S Peabody 202-573; J Barnum 218-587. B Madden Jr. 214- 589, H Pennington 201-567. J Bartimus 201-53". M Lydy 173 Tuesday Mixed Woodmansee Sawmill 23413; Advanced Commercial Printers 21 1 2-14 12: Con­ sumers Concrete 21-15; Hastings Bowlers 20-16. Pm Seekers 17 1/2-18 1 2; TVCCU 17-19. Mosteller Graphics 14-22; Friends 10-26 Men’s High Games & Series - M. Yost 184-517; T Neymciyer 212: R O'Keefe 187; N McGhee 178499; S Hause 188; C. Bowman 199; K Phenix 226-661; J Bartimas 225-528; M. Christiansen 4’60. Women’s High Games & Series - B. Wilkins 224-533; D. Service I69;T Phenix 170; V. Scobey 156. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 65-31; 3 Blind Mice 64­ 32; Just 4 Fun 5541; Texas Pride 5442; 3 B’s 5343; Trouble 51.544.5; Looney Toons 45-51; Scebers Auto Body 45-51; Me U & I 33.5-62.5; Vacant 14-82. High Games & Series - B. Hayes 178­ 519; S. Snider 160; L. Potter 176; F. Kill 153; C. Kill 167; S. Salazar 156; S Vandenburg 222-548; M. Eaton 177; D. Kelley 163; T. Redman 155; V. Green 201-518; T. Brown 176; D. MacDonald 212-514; P. Brady 209-509; A. Graham 163; N. Hook 528; 215L. Trumble 261-597; D. Harding 171; J. Conger 164; D. Sceber 205-519; R Lydy 170. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 65; Mace Pharmacy 59; Nashville 5+ 55; Valley Realty 55; Eye and Ent 54; Nashville Chiro. 51; Lifestyles 50; Scebers Auto 47; Hallifax Services 47; Misfits 44 |/2; Farmers Feed 31 1/2. High Games and Series - S. Glasgow 207-562; T Christopher 175-519; E. Vanasse 176-512; S. Merrill 199-506; J. Baysc 165471; B. Wilson 169465; I. Yoder 184460; B. Estep 167450; E. Mcsccar 161447; B. Johnson 184444; J. Doster 164436; B. Collier 158432; E Mcsccar 163429; M. Snow 149424; N. Thaycrl45409; D Bums 138-369; B Hayes 200; H. Miller 188; F. Ruthruff 183; M. Garber 179; G. Otis 176; D. Seebcr 176; M. Garber 173; R. Murphy 168; M. Dull 16a; E. Dun­ ham 167; B Miner 166; L. Hallifax 166; B. Wilson 166; S. Moore 159; B. Higdon 147; J. Gardner 145; F. Schneider 144. Sunday Night Mixed B.S.crs 57; Nine Out of Ten 56; The Froggcrs 53; Red Dog 51; X-Filcn» 50; All Mixed Up 49; NoTclIin What 48 1/2; We’re OK! 48; S & K 46; Happ Hookers 45 1/2; friends 43; Thunder Alley 41; Bear Alley 38 1/2; HED 38; Lucky Strikes 35; Rock Bottom 27 1/2. Womens High Games and Series - M. Eaton 207-544; L. Barnum 205-541; E. Hammontrcc 179488; J. Buckner 180485; A Hubbell 159442; N. Taylor 145424; B. Cantrell 167418; D. Snyder 222; M. Kirchen 178; D. Pennington 174; N. Munn 170; D. Dutcher 169; D. Gray 163; C Bar­ num 158; S. Cross 151. Mens High Games and Series - J. Bar­ num 269-675; R. Fay 245-639. C Martin 259-621. M Martin 203-603; B Rentz 197-558; A. McBain 211-549; K. Ham­ montrcc 186-534; E. Bchmdt 190-515; V. Hall 201-501; V Hall Sr. 221; A Taylor 191; B Allen 174; M Cross 173. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 52 1/2; What Happened 50; Boomer’s Girls 49 1/2; Just Us 48 1/2; Varneys 47; Hastings Bowl 28 1/2. Good Games and Series - H. Service 179-483; I. RuthrufT 199482; D. Mayhew 144423. C. Service 163-392; C. Fox 138­ 385; J. Kruger 146-380; D. Mciscnbach 162-375; M. Atkinson 196; F RuthrufT 183; J. McKeough 174; S Lambert 153; C. Swmkunasl40 Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 53-35; Bennett Industries 46.541.5; Kent Oil Co. 46.5­ 41.5; Farmer’s Feed 4642; Hecker Insur­ ance 4048; Carlton Center Bulldozing 32­ 56 Good Games and Series S. Drake 162; L Dawe 214-509; J. Doster 180434; E. Vanasse 208-521; B Scobey 190469; J. Mittclstacdt 162. P Maker 163470; S. Dunham 172442; D Snyder 204-535; N. Goggins 167; S. Merrill 189-515; G. Potter 159, C. Hurless 151; J Pcttcngill 177; M Dull 160419; L. Elliston 199-533. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 25. 1999 - Page 13 Shooting Saxons prepare for tournament stretch DISTRICT...continued from page 10 Other Saxon mat men who scored triumphs on voids were John Kieffer al 189 and Gahe McCarty at 275. Tlte margin of Hastings' win over Wayland was impressive, but it could have been more. "Wc did it widi two Stale qualifiers out of the lineup (Mike Purscll and Luke Noteboom)," Goggins said. We're pretty potent up top (the 152-pound weight class on up); dial's a gcxxl problem to have." The Saxons wrestled at Lowell High School Wednesday in the Division II regional tournament opening against Greenville. Wayland earned its spot in the district finals by pulling out a one-point victory. 33-32, against top-ranked Middleville. Trojan triumphs were scored by Evan Space at 125 (pin in 45 seconds). Is Rosales at 145 (19-3 decision). Adam Smith at 160 (10-3 decision). Andy Price at 1X9 (void). Jeremy Vandefifer at 215 (void) and Miso Glavan al 275 (void). There was a lol of talk that the Division II district tournament at Hastings may have been the toughest anywhere. Middleville came in ranked No. 3 in Division II and Wayland lost just two duals during the regular season. Hastings came in with seven losses, but five of (hose defeats came against ranked opponents Entering districts, tlie Saxons figured tlicy had die talent to make regionals. but they also realized that it would take a great effort. Mission accomplished. "Prom the team aspect, we won it last year, so wc knew what it rook." Goggins said "Now is the lune to do it (we said). Iliis was tlie single, best performance we have had all year." NAYB tourney May 14-16 North American Youth Basketball (NAYB) will hold a spring youth basketball tournament for teams in the Lansing area May 14-16 at Holly High School and oilier surrounding sites The tournament will feature 10 brackets; fifth and sixth grade boys, fifth and sixth grade girls, seventh grade hoys, seventh grade girls, eighth grade hoys, eighth grade girls, ninth and 10th grade hoys, ninth and I (Mt grade girls. I llh and 12th grade boys and 11 th and 12 grade girls. The cost to enter a hoop team in the tournament is $95 and guarantees each squad a minimum of two games The entry deadline is April 23 and awards will he presented in each bracket. For additional information, contact Anita Livesay at the NAYB's toll-free hotline. I-XKX-629-2275 or tournament director Brian VanBuren at (517) 323­ 7469. Middle school wrestlers win plenty of medals The Hastings Middle School wrestling team opened its season Feb. 17 with a 71-24 victory over the visitors from Jenison. The Saxons recorded nine pins in 19 weight classes and won five other matches by decisions. Winner; the Hastings were Tom Rowse (forfeit), Chad Ferguson (14-5 decision), Ryan Ferguson (pin). Scon Redman (pin). Caleb Case (pin), Chris Hoaglin (pin). Josh Bailey (6-1 decision), Matt Lipstraw (6-3 decision). Joe Smith (forfeit). Cody White (15-6 decision). Jake Hcuss (pin). Jared Bell (pin). Brandon Marlette (pin) and Nick Strickkm (^decision). Exhibition match winners were Richard Harper (11-4 decision). Dan Blair (pin). LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATKDN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by CARL MnHER. a married man to WMC MORTGAGE CORP a California corporation PO Box 54089 Los Angeles CA 90054 dated July 29 1997 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on Septem­ ber 8. 1997 in Document Number 1001296 Said mortgage was assigned to BANKERS TRUST CO OF CALIFORNIA, as Trustee, by mesne as­ signments dated October 7. 1997 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on Au­ gust 24 1998 m Document Number 1016929 By reason of such deJaurt the undersigned elects to deciare the entire unpaid amount of said mort­ gage due and payable forthwith At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest at t‘»e rate of 11 4900°o per annum on said mortgage the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN and 63/100 DOLLARS ($46 215 63) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or my part tliereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided and lo pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs charges and ex­ penses including attorney s tees allowed by law. said mortgage wi'l be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the high­ est bidder at the County Courthouse in Hastings the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry City of Hastings on Thursday April 8 1999 at 1 00 p m local time Pursuant to Public Act No 104 Pubii- Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240 (3)) the redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600 324ta in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated m the Township of Castleton County of Barry State of Michigan and more fully described as A PARCEL IN THE NE 1-4 OF SECTION 36 T3N R7W DESCRIBED AS BEGIN­ NING AT A POINT IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY THAT IS 609 5 FT E OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 36 THENCE NORTH 225 FT THENCE W 146 FT THENCE N TO MICHIGAN CEN­ TRAL RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID RAILWAY TO A POINT DUE N OF A POINT 934 5 FT E OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 36 THENCE S TO THE E & W 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 36 THENCE W 125 FT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING BANKERS TRUST CO OF CALIFORNIA as Trustee Assignee of Mortgagee Dated February 23 1999 James W Batchelor yP25500) RUSSELL 4 BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue N W Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (3-25) Dennis Smith (X-l decision). Drew Richardson (5-3 decision). Chris Rounds (9-0 decision). Mike Bolthousc (14-2 decision). Josh Mix (pin). Jacob Johnson (pin) and Mike Kieffer (7-3 decision). At Saturday's Pennfield Tournament. Hastings' wrestlers went 79-29 and 29 of 36 team members earned medals. First places went to Tom Rowse, Chad Ferguson, Ryan Ferguson. Scott Redman, Nick O’Heran, Caleb Case, Tournament lime lias arrived for the 1 tastings baskclballers. Well, not really. . but it might as well be The next tliree games are all important ones ind a loss in just one could vanish the Saxons' O-K While championship aspirations. Hastings will play Hudsonville Friday. East Grand Rapids Tuesday and Wyoming Park next Friday in important league contests. All tliree games will be played at Hastings High School. "Each next game is lhe next important game." Schils said. "We will take it one game al a time. With all tliree being at home, it should make it real interesting." Schils' team lias actually played better on the road this season than al home. Still, it should be a major advantage to have the hometown fans adding them energetic support through this tournament, er title, run Hastings (7-4 and 11-5) is currently second in the White, one game behind front-runner East Grand Rapids. In the past three games, Schils* squad lias won twice. The one loss, however, came Tuesday. Charlotte prevailed at home 69-56. "We were a little flat," Schils simply slated. Hie Oriolps led 20-15 after one quarter and 37-33 after two frames. "In the second, we picked up our defensive intensity, but we still struggled early on in tlie second," Schils said. Tony Bowne tallied 23 points for the Saxons, while Jim Storms added 9 markers. Bowne certainly had game in Hastings' 69-66 victory last Friday versus league foe Forest HUls Central. 'Hie junior sparkler scorched lhe nets fix 34 points, including 16 in lhe fourth quarter. It was a point total tiiat consisted ~* </> S CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT ! ° MINI-GRANTS | o. The Child Abuse Prevention ° Council of Barry County is seeking , mini-grant applicants for programs designed " to prevent child abuse and/or neglect for = children of any age in Barry County. « Grants totaling $14,300 are available. “ Applications are available through Barbara = Wright at 948-3264. The submission “ deadline is March 8, 1999. ~ of six three-pointers “When Tony gets going, lie can shoot it from anywhere." Schils said "I believe that his driving game is die besi pan. he's certainly capable of taking over games." Storms (allied 10 and Adam Whitney 11 also in lhe win over the Rangers. Whitney made eight consecutive points in lhe third quarter and aided Hastings' winning cause with his best defensive effort of the season Storms. Tyson Walther, Andy Keller and Steve Storrs were also singled out by their coach fix playing some stellar defense. "This was one of our better wins of die year," Schils said. "Forest Hills Central is an ouLstanding team and they kicked our tails tlic first time." Eleven Hastings' hoopsters scored in the 78-59 win over Delton Kellogg. The team's scoring pnMcss had a lot to do with how tliev executed tlic Xs and Os. "Wc executed the zone offense as gixxl as we have all year," Sch*ls said. Bowne drained 25 into lhe Delton nets. Storms had 14 and Luke Warner collected 10 markers. Schils was especially encouraged by the play of both Matt I jwrcncc and Dustin Terrell. Hastings was ahead of Delton by just one point. 17-16, after one quarter, but pulled away. 40-25, with a big second quarter. Three-pointers were flying in Panther­ land all night as Storrs, Bowne, Whitney and Warner drained some trifectas for Hastings, while Robert Boyle and Mike Kammeraad did the same for Delton. So now the regular season comes down to three games, and Saxon fans arc wondering how their team will approach and fare, down the stretch. "One game at a time; tournament type games," Schils said. "We’re ready for tournament play and are capable of playing good basketball." ~ ~ BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP NOTICE The Baltimore Township monthly meeting will be on lhe first Tuesday of March, rather than the second Tuesday, due to the Board of Review At the Hall. 3100 E Dowling Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW S . «• ° „ — = * c </• The championship contest was not as close, but the decision was still in jeopardy through tlie fourth quarter. BCC's depth, however, wore Lake Area down, especially the stellar defense turned in by players such as Neil Chapman. Randall's 26 markers and luunphcre's 22 led the BCC victory charge, while Winegar scored 14 points, 12 coming on four triples. Ou the boards. Randaikhmi 20 rebounds and lamphere 9. Tlie Eagles also received 6 assists from Randall, 5 assists from Rozema and 6 assists from Winegar "1-akc Area was real physical, but tlie guys kept their heads," Price said. The championship performance enables BCC to compete against lhe Wisconsin slate champs March 5 at Grace College in ^nor 4^ Coaching Position Available Maple Valley Schools RN’s/LPN’s Wc currently have full and part-time openings. Prefer candidates with LTC experience. If inter­ ested. submit a complete application with attached resume to the Director of Nursing. Anyone Interested in being considered for this position should apply to Athletic Director Rick Arnett, Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Ml 49096 * 517-852-9275 Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. MI 49058 EOE CARLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET MARCH 1, 1999 AT THE CARLTON TOWNSHIP HALL AT 85 WELCOME RD. HAST­ INGS Ml. TO ORGANIZE AND REVIEW THE 1999 ASSESSMENT ROLL AT 7:30 pm. THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET THE PUBLIC FOR ASSESSMENT REVIEW AT THE CARLTON TOWNSHIP HALL 85 WELCOME RD HASTINGS ML 49058 ph. 616-945-5990 ON THE FOLLOWING DATES. MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1999: 9:00 AM to Noon • 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1999: 9:00 AM to Noon • 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Appointments will be given preference and after work hours are available by appointment 0 Letters are accepted prior to March 8. 1999* PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 1998 RATIO % MULTIPLIER % CLASS 46.12 1.0841 Agriculture 50.00 0 Commercial Industrial 50.00 0 45.01 1.1109 Residential Upon request any person who is disabled, the Township will provide necessary reasonable ser­ vices upon seven days notice MONDAY. MARCH 8 TUESDAY. MARCH 9 TUESDAY. MARCH 16 "Hastings Charter Township BOARD OF REVIEW Will be held at the Hastings Township Hall, at 885 River Rd., Hastings, Michigan on the following dates: Monday. March 8 9 a.m. to Noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 9 9 a.m. to No<~ '. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm 1 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm Tentative ratios and estimated multipli­ ers for classes for 1999: AND ANY OTHER DATES NECESSARY TO EQUALIZE THE 1999 ASSESSMENT ROLL. MAIL IN PROTESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED TENTATIVE RATIOS AND ESTIMATED MULTI­ PLIERS FOR EACH CLASS OF REAL PROPER­ TY AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR 1999 ARE AS FOLLOWS. AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL TIMBER CUT OVER DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL Winona. III. A victory there could place the Barry County basketball team in a national tournament "Wc knew we had a chance; we wanted to win it," Lamphere said. Price said his team's focus helped them to achieve what its goal. "Wc played real situui aixl accomplished what we wanted to do," Price said. - But that's nothing new for tins squad of Fugles that not bnly wins, but has a lot of fun playing the game. "It’s a fun group to work with; it's pobably a better team than we had last yeur," said Price. Rozema agrees with his coach's sentiments. "It’s a lot of fun; we’re playing well together as a team." Girls' Varsity Basketball cQibrnapple 3100 E. Dowling Rd.. Hastings, Ml Shirley Drake. Supervisor 3100 E. Dowling Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 616-721-9966 Barry County Christian notched win No. 16 Tuesday with a 66-58 win over Battle Creek Academy l he Eagles (16-2) started out slowly and turned tlie ball over 15 limes in the first half. Academy led at lhe break by four points. 32-28. "At halftime, wc knew they like lo foul, so we tried to penetrate a lot.” Price explained. BCC also was playing tlie game without its top scorer, freshman josh Lamphere. as well as one of its most reliable athletes, Rob Stout lhe Eagles tied the game. 40-40, in tlie fourth quarter and took its first lead, 42-40. on a backdoor play from Brian Chapman to Tony Rozema. "These kids play very well under pressure and never quit." BCC Coach John Price said. "I won't let them quit. Basketball is all about emotion." Roz.cma made 16-of-!9 free throw attempts and finished as the game's high scorer with 28 points. He also pulled down 15 rebounds and dished out 7 assists. In Price's words: "It was an outstanding game by an ouKtanding player." Colin Randall collected a team­ record 25 rebounds to go along with 16 points. The effort was Randall's sixth double double of the season. Brian Chapman also stepped up with 6 points, 4 assists and 4 steals. "Our kids got a win tonight," Price said. "It was a little ugly, but it was a win." BCC will face one of its toughest opponents of the season Friday in Battle Creek Sl Philip. BCC...continued from page 10 Lamphere dished out 4 assists and Winegar 3. Lamphere and Winegar also drained seven three-pointers with Winegar nailing four and Lamphere three. West Highland, ranked No. 11. had plenty of shooters on its skillful team BCC combated Highland's athleticism by playing man-to-man, taking away its opponent's offensive options. BCC led 45-35 with 6:15 to play before Highland scored 14 in a row to lake a 49-45 advantage. Rozema later tied lhe game, 54-54. with a score and Winegar hit a trifecta with 40 seconds left to make it 57-55 Eagles. Rozema’s free throw came as the team's final point. "When we went man-to-man against them, it took away their shooting." Price explained. "It was a great game." Randy Harie. (Tiris Hoaglin. Josh Bailey. Joey Hinckley. Justin Carley. Joe Smith. Jake Hcuss. Jared Bell. Josh Lewis and Bramfex) Marlette. Seconds were earned by Tiffany Eascy. Dan Blair. Jim Coenen. Matt Lipstraw, I )rcw Ridiardson, Chris Rounds, Andrew Snow. Craig laiurie, Cody White. Mike Bolthouse, B.J. VanAman. Brandon Barcroft and Mike Kieffer. Keith StoudL Andrew Bolthouse, Drew Lesley. Jenni Peake and Steve Tyrrell also won matches for Hastings. ° »— Eagles’ hoop streak continues against Academy 46.93% 50.00% 50.00% 42.38% N.C. N.C. N.C. Agr. Com. Ind. Res. 1.1216 1.0000 1.0000 1.0860 The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board of Review meeting upon 7 days notice. 1.0654 1.0000 1.0000 1.1798 N.C. N.C. N.C Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township DAVID KAISER CARLTON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR I 44.58% 50.00% 50.00% 45.79% t �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 25 1999 “Hooray for the USA” features patriotic songs There was plenty of patriotism floating around the all­ purpose room of Northeastern Elementary last Friday as the whole school participated in a celebration called 'Hooray for the USA.' Students dressed in patriotic colors and sang songs ranging from 'You're a Grand Old Flag' and 'Yankee Doodle' to 'This Land is Your Land' and The Star-Spangled Banner.' Above, kindergartners gave 'Three Cheers for the Red. White and Blue.' First graders made play musical instruments and marched into the gym to a rousing John Phillips Sousa song. Harvey named chair of National Bank Third graders hummed with kazoos during a portion of their presentation. LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate File No. 99-22536-IE Estate of Helen Frances Marshall. Deceased Social Security No 366-12-2764 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 10896 Wildwood Orangeville Mchigan 49344 died January 5. 1999 An instrument dated Octo­ ber 15. 1996 has been admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Betty Joan Marshall. 606 Sheldon Rd, Grand Haven. Michigan 49417. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 W Court St. Ste 302. Hastings Ml 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it Robert J Moser (P18012) 222 South Westnedge Avenue Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 (616) 382-1030 (2/25) LAKE ODESSA NEWS, continued from page 7 ecs’ Credit Union. He comes from the Michigan Credit Union, where he served as senior consultant. Previously, he was with the Governmental Employees'Credit Union at Ionia and then at the Portland Federal Credit Union. He is a 1995 Lakewood grad­ uate, the son of Bonnie Ward and the late Solon Ward. On Sunday, Feb. 21, the Lakewood High School band department held an instrumen­ tal concert. This was a pre-fcstival concert with judges present. The Jazz Band played first. Their four selections were followed by the eighth grade band with three listings. The seventh grade band played another three numbers. The Symphonic Band played the George Washington Bicentenni­ al March by Sousa. Overture in B. Aztec Theme and Dance. They were then handed new music with 2-1/2 minutes to silently work through it and then to play They played Another composition after minutes of being "sung through" by director David McQueen The vacant lot on Third Avenue, formerly occupied by Dura-Tech, is now surrounded by chain link fencing that connects to the gray building fronting on Tupper Lake Street and to the lumber storage building of True Value Hardware. Retired Lakewood superintendent William Eckstrom was in town last week­ end for errands, one of which was to take part in the “Legends" game played at the Breslin Center with two teams from years past of MSU basketball players. Bill played on the White team against the Green team. He had been a collegiate player in the 1950s. Forty-one players relumed for the game with an audience of 5.000 fans. This was part of the celebration of 100 years of MSU basketball. More than 25 guests enjoyed a meal served in four courses at the “Dinner at the Depot" served Feb. 12. The movie theme pervaded the rooms with full page advertis­ ing from movies of the 1940s. The tables were lit by candles. Most guests were seat­ ed at tables for two. One romantic touch came when a gentleman presented his wife with a string of pearls. Movies in black and while played in each room. “Casablanca" was in one room and “A Night to Remem­ ber" played tn lhe other. The tableware and silver added touches to the evening. As the gucsls were ready to depart, a la the movies of years past, each lady was given her choice of a piece of glass stemware The placards were replicas of movie film with the guest’s name inscribed as th? star of the show. Some of the guests asked to be on the reservation list for the 2000 dinner This was the third such dinner with an increase m the number of guests each time. Convenience Is... Larry Komstadt David S. Harvey The board of directors of the National Bank of Hastings earlier this month elected David S. Harvey as chairman. Harvey has served as president and CEO since May 1998. He succeeds Larry J. Komstadt. a noted Hastings banker for the past 29 years, who will remain on the board as a director. Unon his election as the National Bank of Hastings' new chairman. Harvey said. “I’ve enjoyed working with Larry Kom­ stadt and appreciate his unique selfless devotion to the National Bank of Hastings. I also understand his desire to reduce his level of involvement with the bank He deserves the nght to focus on retirement, not on the bank, at this point in his life. “The National Bank of Hastings is a great financial institution, and I’m proud to accept this new responsibility that the board has conferred on me." Komstadt began his Hastings banking career in 1970 as a loan officer. He was elected lo the board when he became presi­ dent and CEO in 1989. In 1997, Komstadt retired from lhe position of president and CEO. During his banking career. Komstadt has been active in many capacities in the Michigan Banker s Association. Komstadt currently serves on the Pen­ nock Hospital Board as vice chairman. His past involvement in the Hastings communi­ ty includes service as a city councilman, a volunteer firefighter, and as the first chair­ man of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). He has been chairman of the Barry County United Way and an offi­ cer of the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation. He has been a member of the Hastings Kiwanis, the Hastings Lions Club and the Masonic Lodge. Haney spent his first 14 years in banking with a major bank in Mansfield, Ohio, where he advanced to unit manager for business banking and vice president of commercial lending. He then joined First Financial Bancorp in 1997 as a vice presi­ dent at First Southwestern with responsibil­ ities in commercial lending, business devel­ opment and private banking. Harvey became president and chief executive officer of the National Bank of Hast­ ings in May 1998. During his career, he has been active in a variety of community activ­ ities, including United Way, Junior Achievement and Rotary. A Pharmacy That’s Open More Hours Than Any Other! Need Your Windshield or Auto Glass Replaced? 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Flexfab continues to maintain short lead times and high quality ratings, even with recent increases in Boeing orders The company is implementing Lean Manufacturing throughout its aerospace business unit and responds quickly to short­ flow and new design requests with a posi­ tive, ‘can-do’ attitude " "The awnrd is a team efT'rt made by Flexfab personnel in all areas of the com­ pany." commented Matt DcCamp, Flexfab aerospace business unit manager. In praising the winners. Boeing Commer­ cial Airplanes President Alan Mulally said, "This award is given lo our suppliers who demonstrate excellence and who work together with us for world-class practices. These companies supply Boeing with supervisor service and outstanding, quality products" Boeing Materiel Vice President and Gen­ eral Manager Russell Bunio added, "These companies have focused on the most impor­ tant business measures of success: quality, cost, delivery and technical excellence. It is an honor to recognize these companies, their employees and all their hard wjrk." Flexfab Horizons International Inc. designs and manufactures engineered com­ ponents and systems for the aerospace, automotive, heavy-duty truck and other industries. Products include seals, keypads. Zac Truer (44) was one of the sharp shooters for the Trojans that helped them to knock off the previously unbeaten Defenders. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Trojans take No. 2 Tri-Unity - : . Middleville's "giant killers" did it again Tuesday, heating previously unbeaten Tri Unity 76-75 in an overtime basketball thriller al Thomapple Kellogg High School. The Trojans (13-5) beat Coopersville Feb. 5 when Uk Broncos were undefeated and ranked No. 2 in Class B. llic Defenders came into TK's gymnasium ranked No. 2 in Class D, but Coach Kurt Holzhueter's were more than ready to (angle. "We needed a game like this," >1 rliii. inr nayiiwE hwi a 1c rut the fast couple of weeks and needed to regain some momentum. From a momentum standpoint, this will give us a boost." The score was lied, 6X-68. after four quarters, but Dan Finkbeiner, Ken VanRyn and Andrew Hillman made sure the Middleville tuni tlte needed points in lhe extra session lo pull off the upset. Finkbeiner tallied the team's only basket at the shirt of tlic overtime, while VanRyn and Hillman each sunk 3-of-4 free throws during tlte extra session. Tri Unity liad its chances lo tic, or go ahead, in the final ticks of the clock. VanRyn's two free throws in the waning seconds, however, made it 76-73 Trojans and the Defenders were not able to catch up after that Middleville trailed 19-16 after one quarter, but went ahead 38-35 al the half. In tlie third quarter, lhe Trojans increased its advantage to nine points, 56-47 before llic Defenders knotted the score, 68-68, with a solid fourth quarter. The Defenders, led by 6-11 Chris Kaman. were defended into 19 turnovers, a key in dieflutcome is waCMlddleville s home court advantage. "There was a lot of people here; it was loud and boisterous," Holzhueter said. Zac Truer was on lhe top of his game with 16 points and 7 rebounds. It was a performance that Holzhueter described as "just solid." Finkbeiner tallied 16, VanRyn 15, Garrett Weatherhead 14 and Ben Lucas 10 lo give Middleville five players in double figures. "We can't play mud) better than we did last night," Holzhueter said. 1 Plainwell teen fighting extradition in Illinois J-Ad Graphics News Service A 17-year-old Plainwell man wanted by Wayland authorities for stealing a van Nov. 6 and driving three juvenile runaways lo Los Angeles has been lodged in a Joi lien, III., jail awaiting extradition for tlte last three weeks, according to the Wayland Post of tlie Michigan State Police. Joshua Bo Milburn is charged in Jolliett with grand larceny of an automobile and is fighting extradition by the Allegan County Prosecutor's office, said a Stale Police spokesperson. Allegan authorities are now waiting for a Michigan Governor's warrant to return Milbum to Michigan on die local felony warrant for allegedly stealing the van. the spokesperson said. Tlic request for a Govemer’s warrant was reviewed Feb. 16. saiu the spokesperson, but prosecutors are still awaiting a deter­ mination. Troopers began searching for Milbum af­ ter the three other juveniles, including two Shelbyville girls and another Plainwell boy. returned to Michigan from California, where the van was eventually recovered, police have said. After Milbum was later taken into cus­ tody by California authorities, Allegan County prosecutors refused to extradite him and lie was subsequently released, ending up in Illinois, said police. According to reports, Milburn lias a lengthy criminal record in Barry County, having been sentenced to nine months in jail as recently as six months ago on felony convictions of probation violation and of taking a vehicle without permission last June in Orangeville Township. He was given 123 days credit as part of that sen­ tence. Milbum was first sentenced to two years' probation and one year in the Barry County Jail at tlie age of 16 in November 1997 on his original, three-count felony conviction of assault with a dangerous weapon, do­ mestic violence and drunk driving. Ibose charges stemmed from an incident in which he used a vehicle to chase another teen around Gun Lake, threatening him with a small baseball bat. "He's refused to take advantage of any of tlic opportunities that have been given to him and he instead continues to engage in criminal activity," said Chief Assistant Barry County Prosecutor Amy Kuzava al Milbum’s July 1998 sentencing. She also slated then that Milbum has "a rather serious substance abuse problem that he's going lo need to get under control and he's going to need to control his impulses as well." Milbum stated then that he agreed with Kuzava. "Every time 1 gel on drugs, I do some­ thing wrong." Milbum had said. (AP) - The area's most famous siblings celebrated Uieir first birthday with cakes - five of them - and thanks from their parents. "I truly believe God blessed us with llicsc kids for a reason," said Lori Curtis. When the quintuplets were bom to Leith and Lori Curtis of Grand Ledge, they weighed less than 2 pounds each. They were 13 weeks premature. But doctors gave them an 80 percent chance of survival. Saturday, they turned a year old. “I woke up and said, Oh my God. my kids arc a year old.” Lori Curtis told the - Lansing-Slate Journal. "They're not going to be babies much longer." The babies are all crawling and babbling. They sleep through the night, drink a combined 15 bottles a day and play together. "We've worked really hard this year," Mrs. Curtis said. "But it's been worth every moment." Each sibling has a different personality. Mrs. Curtis said. Lucas is the comedian. He smiles and laughs at anything. Logan lias the best laugh. luiurcn is the take-charge girl. ’She takes the bull by the horn and gets tilings accomplished," Mrs. Curtis said. Leith is shy. She calls him her "angel boy." And Lindsey... "She's the sassy one." Logan and Lucas were tlie first to go home May 19. The other three followed al lire end of the month. For lhe couple, it's been a hectic, routine-filled year. Feedings at 9 a.m.; naps at 10:30 a m. Dinner al 6 p.m. Bedtime at 9 p.m. Leith Curtis relieves Ixri when he comes off his evening shift as a Lansing police officer. Volunteers come in tliree shifts to help out. When the babies were bom, the community banded together to help lhe ...in need of QUALITY PRINTING? couple, organizing fund-raising dinners and a baby shower. When die excitement wore down, lhe family was left widi a few faidiful volunteers and a shrinking supply of diapers. To help raise money, the Lansing Headquartered tn Hastings. FHI current ly has 850 employees and seven manufac­ turing locations in the United States and Europe. A musical version of the fairy tale Cinderella will be presented by students at Hastings High School this weekend. Evening performances are Feb. 25. 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. at Central Auditorium. A matinee for elementary students and their parents will be performed Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. Tickets are between $5 and $7 depending on if they are purchased in advance or at the door or are for adults or seniors and students. Above. Katie Allerding and Jason Bailey play Cinderella and Prince Christopher. HASTINGS 4 Free Drink Refills .25c Corn Refills • TOWNSHIP OF HOPE • Notice of Budget Public Hearing The Hope Township Board will hold a pubic heanng on the proposed township budge! for fiscal year 1999-2000 at 5463 South Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml on Monday. March 15. J-Ad Graphics 1999 at 6 30 p m THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE POSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF HEARING. A copy of the budget is avatlaWe for 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan RATE PRO­ THIS pubke inspection at the township hall This notice is posted tn com­ pliance with PA267 of 1976 as amended (Open meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a (2X3) and the Americans with Disabilities 616-945-9554 n nratnt imtomik) ■justationumu) ustnoa M rut F V A 111 love you forever. / // hire \xm for ahrays ,4s Zn«x» as I ni lu ingw My bahy you // Ije Love. Mommy & Alison Bea Police Department is launching a fund­ raising drive, Lt. Ray Hail said.< « EDITOR'S NOTE - Those wishing to help the Curtis quintuplets and their parents may call Lansing police Lt. Ray Hall at 517-483-4682. Cinderella set for this weekend Let us give you a quote. Please Support UNITED WAY! profile extrusions, hose, ducting and cus­ tom components using a wide range of elas­ tomeric polymers and reinforcing materi­ als. Michigan quintuplets celebrate first year The Barry County Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 The Flexfab Division of Flexfab Horizons International Inc. has been selected as one of six commercial a^ane suppliers to be honored for quality performance by the Boeing Company, Seattle, Wash., in 1998. Presenting the “Boeing Commercial Airplanes President’s Award for Excellence" are (from left) George L. Maffeo, BCAG director, procurement interior and Airline support; Thomas E. Schick. BCAG man­ ager. customers macro staff; Doug DeCamp president and CEO. Flexfab Honzons Ir ternational; Matt DeCamp, Flexfab Aerospace business unit manager; and Rus­ sell J. Bunio, BCAG vice president/general manager, material division. ’2B »» WIMt A) > , • I The Hope Township Board wrfl provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being consid­ ered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon five days notice to the Hope Township Board Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Towr.ahtp Board by wnting or calling the following srsuitMimui nMKtlMOI Act (ADA) < :uc Sylvia W Forster Hope Township Clerk 5463 S Wail lake Rd Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 25 1999 Sheriff’s Dept, cracks down on underage drinking' Alarmed that nearly 200 tickets were written to minors for being in the posses­ sion of alcohol in 1998 and dial a 19-yearold said he had recently been served alcohol -at a local bar. tlie Barry ('ounty Sheriffs Department is cracking down on the prob­ lem of underage drinking. "Those numbers are a concern to us," said Sheriff Steve DeBoer. "We re putting llic word out that we're going to take ac­ tion." That action, he said, will come in lhe form of random checks at establishments dial serve over-the-counter alcohol for un­ derage patrons and possibly using underage people lo attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages at carry-out locations throughout lhe county. "We may do surveillance at places where wc have had reports they’re selling io mi­ nors," he said. "Wc want to let tlie stores know. Tm giving you fair warning.' So if wc do find it. it's no surprise." Tlic sale of alcoholic beverages to a mi­ nor is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $100 fine to be as­ sessed against die salesperson involved. Also, any establishment whose em­ ployee sells alcoholic beverages lo a minor is subject to penalties by tlie Michigan Liquor Control Commission up to and in­ cluding losing their license to sell alco­ holic beverages "In my experience, if they don't have the ability to sell alcohol, it affects dicir busi­ ness." said DeBoer. Minors who are caught urinking arc is­ sued tickets under die zero tolerance laws and most underage drinkers arc caught by police at parties or on lhe road One recent example came on Feb 13 when Barry County Sheriffs Deputies re­ sponded to a car versus tree accident on Gun Lake Road neiir Oaklcigh in which die 15-ycar-old driver registered a .11 on a pre­ liminary breath test His 22-ycar-old passenger iiad purchased lhe alcohol at a local covenicncc store and both apparently drank as they drove around the county at about 11:30 p.m. lhe juvenile, who suffered a cut to lhe back of the liead after losing control on tlie Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call.. .The Hastings BANNER 1945-9554 lhl[) Help Wanted llnsincss Services HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assislant. Call 945-9888.________ II tilth<1 SALES/ CUSTOMER SER­ VICE: Local cellular phone company has immediate open­ ing for sales person. Must be cusiomc- service oriented, friendly. Experience a plus. Full and part-time available. Start at $7.OO-S7.5O/ph depending on experience. Resume required. Apply at MANPOWER. 127 N. Market, Hastings 616-948­ 3000. EOE SMALL PIECE ASSEM­ BLERS: S.E Grand Rapids automotive company needs as­ semblers for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Full-time, temp to perm. Start $8.25/ph. Good attendance, ref­ erences, and drug free a must. Apply at MANPOWER, 127 N. Market. Hastings. 948-3000. EOE. DOOR ASSEMBLERS: S.E. Grand Rapids v/ood door manu­ facturer has 3rd shift openings. Job duties include lifting 251b. eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak l Freeport. Ml EOE S . JANITORIAL FLOOR CLEANING & SANITA­ TION. Looking for full-time person to clean Bakery, Produce. Deli. & Meat Department, in Delton & Hastings area Retail Food Stores. 3rd shift, reliable transportation, crimin?' history check, $7.00 an hour, benefits available. Call Jim 1-800-888­ 3990 MFccllam 'i>u\ AMAZING METABOLISM BREAKTHROUGH. Quick* Easy! Free samples. Call Dorris at 868-7099 tive company hiring for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Temp to perm., start at needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. / CONSERVATION OUT­ REACH COORDINATOR Barry Conservation District is seeking a half-time coordinator to provide educational program­ ming to schools and local resi­ dents, manage tree sales and or­ ganize the district newsletter. Applicants should possess a bachelor" s degree and office ex­ perience. Preference will be given to candidates with demon­ strable cn vi ronmental/conservation background and computer skills. Send cover letter, resume and references to: Administrator, Barry Conservation District. 1611 S Hanover. Suite 105 Hastings. Mi 49058 LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd shift This well estab­ lished company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drug screen. For immediate consid­ eration contact STAFFMARK 725 W. State Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or call us at female German Shepherd. Black and Tan. 616­ 792-0609 LOST DOG: Male Husky. Black, gray, and while. Yankee Sp.ings area. Please call 795­ 4413. lage. Contact 795-6082 New jobs available, over $500 a week to start. New opportunities being offered by Michigan com­ pany in customer service, set up display.entry level management. If you are looking for a career change call 948-2298. bedraoLvstairs apartment. AIT'utilities, carport and storage area. No chil­ dren and pets. $425 month plus $200 deposit. 948-2204 liecreatimi FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye. I^rgemouth , Smallmouth Bass,Catfish. Perch. Fathead Minnows. Laggis" Fish Farm. 08988 35th St. Gobles. Mi 49055.. 616-628-2056 days., 616-624-6215 evenings. Fur Sale \tila 1995 MERCURY VIL­ LAGER, loaded. 40,000 miles, newer tires. $12,300.00, 616­ 623-6202. crooked smile, in vacinity of North Michigan Ave. Call 948­ 8719. Reward. 1998 FORD F-150 4x4 XLT. 911 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS made while you wait- $20.00each- 2 or more $18.00 each. Great gifts. Action Signs 1011 E. State St.. Hastings 948-8618 or toll free 888-577­ 7446. 3 RADIANT HEATERS. NATURAL GAS, 60.000BTU, 1 YEAR OLD, 99% EFFI­ CIENT. S150/EACH OBO. CALL 945-9340, AFTER 6:00PM. FOR SALE Electric stove with microwave on top $425. Electric Whirlpool dryer $200.948-2204 Xalhmal k/s gift or $1 store. Includes inven­ tory. fixtures, buying trip, trainig. minimum investment $18,900; call Liberty Opportunities, 501­ 327-8031_____________________ ATTENTION: Stop looking. For Rem For rent LOST: SMALL BLACK & TAN DOG. Blue eyes and OWN YOUR OWN APPA KEL. SHOE, I i ngerie. bndal. paid training to work with per­ sons with developmental dis­ abilities. Up to 18 hours per week, variable shifts, starting wage at $7.32. Must be 18. have diploma or GED and current drivers li­ cense. Call 616-945-9613 and ask for Lon or Tracy Wanted WANTED: OLD POST­ CARDS, call Bev. 616-948­ MISSING: BLACK KITTEN PRODUCTION WORKERS: DIRECT CARE WORKERS, ing March 1st for 1 respite care up to 4 days a week and I daycare. Ladies preferred 948-9433 Green/yellow eyes, front declawed, lost in Cider Mill Vil­ 948-8555.__________________ STAFFMARK is seeking indi­ viduals who wish to obtain a full-time position with Simpson Industries in Middleville. Com­ petitive wages, excellent benefits upon hire. Positions available temporary to direct. Candidates must possess good work history, have steel-toed boots and be able to pass a drug screen For imme­ diate consideration call Jody or Robin, or stop in at STAFFMARK 725 W. Sate St., (between Subway and Rentway) Hastings. 948-8555 EOE. OUR HOUSE ADULT FOS­ TER CARE will have an open­ \nd Ftntnd LOST: 2/19 ply at MANPOWER, 127 N. Market St., Hastings, 948-3000 EOE. HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS. FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093._________________________ 4094. ABANDONED REPO i Bank PLASTIC MOLD INJEC­ TION: Grand Rapids automo­ Glass repair, affordable rates, free estimates. Call 623-2698. Mobile flames Good attendance. 3000. EOE.___________________ REPLACEMENT WIN­ DOWS and door installation. WHY SPEND UP TO $5.00 on everyday name-brand prod­ ucts when you can purchase the same products for onlv $1.00? Call 1-888-263-0619 or 616-968.2912. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you men­ tion this ad. 1-800-672-9604 REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604,____________________ ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes. 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Della Homes, 1-800-968-7376. loaded, assume the lease, noth­ ing down. 1 st months payment made or purchase for $21,500 OBO. Call 795-9639 after 3:30pm.______________________ PARTSCAR: '84 Buick Sky­ lark. new transmission, great in­ terior. new exhaust, but engine is bad! $200 OBO. Call Angela at 948-8021 after 5pm_________ Card Of Thanks THANKS TO ALL MY FAM­ ILY AND FRIENDS who helped me celebrate my 60th birthday party at the Elks. You made it the most unforgetable ever with your presence, cards and gifts, especially Ruthie, Kim and Tia. Lyle__________ THE FAMILY OF LEONARDA TREIB would like to thank those who made a difficult time a little easier. The church services could not have been more beautiful. The so­ los of Fred Jacobs and Steve Youngs were truly inspiring. A simple thank you seems hardly sufficient for the ladies of the parish who put on the luncheon. It was more than generous and your kindness will always be remembered. Thank you to John and Steve Jacobs for their effort above and beyond the call of duty. A special and heartfelt thank you to Agnes and Norman Perkins for their years of friendship and caring for Aunt Ardie. God will bless you for your kindnesses. Thank you to the staff at Thornapple NIanor for the care given to Aunt Ardie during her stay. I know that you did what you could to make it her home. Thank you to Dr. DeWitt for his excellent care. Finally, thank you to Wren's Funeral Home for their pro­ fessional and caring attitude. To all our friends and relatives who took the time to comfort us al this time, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Ann Kuhlman and family, Chris Weber, Tony Weber and fam­ icy road, is now charged with underage drunk driving involving an accident, while 11k* adult who was with him is being pros­ ecuted for furnishing alcohol lo a minor. Another example came one day earlier when police stopped a car at 1:20 a m. on Cedar Creek Road near Sager Road for crossing the fog line on lhe curve. Inside 11k* car. police found four minors with a cooler filled with 16 full cans of beer, plus a small amount of marijuana and some open containers. They told police they were returning from a Grand Rapids lems currently only attend Barry ('ounty Substance Abuse on a voluntary basis. Ex­ ecutive Director Brian Shumway said a group is being formed to look at the local '* problems of underage (kinking and the pos- ™ Nibilily of the courts taking action "I really don't know that there is mere of it here than in other counties," said Shumway, "but it does tend to herald future problems and wc ought to lake it seriously I'm not aware of any trends, but we should , J deal with it." j*| Suicidal woman keeps police at bay before collapsing by Shelly Suker Staff Writer Police checking on a suicidal female in Hastings Friday arrived lo find lhe woman threatening to jump from a second story window with a handful of knives, according lo Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver wlio talked will) die woman until she went back inside and collapsed. "She was obviously distraught." said Sarver, who joined other officers in trying to negotiate with tlie woman fot about 30 minutes as she straddled a window sill in her bedroom in the 300 block of South Hanover Street. "She said she and her cat were going to 'die today,' which concerned me.'" The 27-year-old woman had several eight-inch kitchen knives, holding one lo her throat. Sarver said. The incident began when police were asked by the Barry County Mental Health Department to escort the woman to the de­ partment for an evaluation. But tlie woman, who had apparently been injecting alcohol with syringes and threat­ ening to harm herself, refused lo go with the officers when they arrived at about 2 p.m., said Sarver. "At that point, she became intent on not going." he said. "She was coherent when wc got there, but about 10 minutes later, she almost fell out of die window. She was intoxicated lo some extent." Officers stationed themselves outside Uk* bedroom door to make sure die woman did not flee with die knives, said Sarver, who attempted to reason widi her from outside the home "I never really got a chance to talk with her." he said. "She was vague and evasive. Site didn't care about anything. When I told her she might fall, she said she didn't care." The standoff ended when the woman went inside the room and shut die window, he said. "When she went inside and became un­ communicative. it caused some concern. so after several minutes of trying to get her to open the d<x>r. our officers forced them­ selves into the room where they found tier passed out on the bed, still clutching the knives." Sarver said. Several syringes which had apparently been used to inject the alcohol also were found in lhe room. The woman, who was not injured, was taken to l*cnnock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Hastings Ambulance for menial evaluation No charges will be filed Information on her condition was mu available "Hopefully she got the help she needed." said Sarver. "Fortunately, she didn't gel hurt." POLIC6 6€AT Hawk blamed for two-car CASTLCTON TOWNSHIP - Two people were treated near M-66 at about 12:30 p.m.. according to a Former school secretary faces charges of embezzlement w by Shelly Sdfter school system led to the eventual discovery of tier (alleged) acts" Schoessel said lhe school will receive full restitution, cither from the company that bonded Parish or from Parish herself. The case remains under investigation. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at.. 616-945-9554 t Wetzel. 28, <rf Vermontville, had stowed a Slater, 26. o( Nashville, police said. Slater told police be hit toe Wetzel car after be kxjkcu nacK too late to avoto me coltotoo, (Jestroym bell, police said. * X Staff Writer fylicar suspect former principal's secre­ tary Kimberly Parish may have been using her position to steal an undetermined amount of money from Hastings High School over the last tliree years, Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver said Wednesday. "She handled petty cash. which included yearbook money, charity drive proceeds, student council monies, etc.," said Sarver, referring to her responsibilities lo keep track of certain accounts and to collect and disperse funds. "As far as how much is missing, we're still trying to pul the fig­ ures together." lhe 36-year-old Lake Odessa woman was arrested and arraigned Monday on one count of felony embezzlement over $100, a charge that stems from an alleged htcidcni occurring May 27, 1998. Parish is free on $1,000 personal recog­ nizance bond and is scheduled for a prelim­ inary examination on the charge at 9 a.m. Wednesday. March 3. in Barry County's 56-1 District Court. According to Superintendent Carl Schoessel. Parish began working as a sub­ stitute secretary at lhe high school Dec. 19, 1994. and was hired as the principal's secre­ tary on June 14, 1995. Embezzlement was later suspected, he said, when some financial irregularities came lo light. "Wc confronted tier with the irregularities tluit wc found last summer and she said slic'd resign." which she did on July 14. said Schoessel. who declined to comment on how 11k* discrepancies were discovered. After Parish's resignation, additional fi­ nancial irregularities continued to be dis­ covered and the information eventually was given to Det. Tom Pennock of the Hast­ ings City Police Department. Schoessel (old his employees in the Monday state­ ment. "Despite financial safeguards, there al­ ways is an clement of trust involved widi those who handle money," he said. "Unfor­ tunately, Kim (allegedly) betrayed that trust and lhe financial safeguards utilized b' the ily, Lawrence Weber. I Black Sabbath rock and roll concert, deputies sax! The 17-ycar-old driver was arrested for having open intoxicants in a motor vehi­ cle. being a minor in possession of alcohol and tobacco and violating his driving re­ strictions. Two of the three passengers were also cited for being minors in possession of al­ cohol. one of whom, also 17. registered a .12 on a preliminary breath test, police re­ ported. Though adolescents with drinking prob­ ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A fight that resulted from a man accusin flirting with Men on the Internet has resulted ia domestic assault charges against (he couple, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Depa as he tried to drive ker* tan who EVILLE TOWNSHIP - An wm ■ upaet aftMru tried to leave the house Feb. 17, acct Department. top step and struck said. While she was talking to dispatcher*. she turned and choking her mother. . and called him "a choker." The incident remains under investigation as police seek against the man. CASTO-TON TOWNSHIP - Police wc seeking an assault charge agi at a daycare provider for allegedly squeezing llic head of a 4-year-okf b according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The boy’s father told police he wax a ware dial die man, who is not a provider, had become upset with his son for spitting his food and that i words over the incident The father said he didn't know that an a-sault iiad also occurred until Ik was driving away with hrs son. who said die man "squeezed my lead and made me cry." Police reported that the father apparently left lhe boys at the daycare at about nww that day. and that when he picked them up that evening, the daycare provider wu gone and that only her husband was home with the complainant’s two sons. The father also alleged that the daycare receives state funds for food, but often does not feed tlie children dinner, tends to feed only cookies and chocolates; tliM other unlicensed adults arc present when his children arc at the daycare; that the husband smelted of marijuana on the day of the incident; that the daycare is filthy and that on oie occasion, be arrived early to find his 2-year-oid snapped into a cwieaL The man and his wife have removed their sons from the daycare and tlic incident remains under investigation and a charge is pending. Car bursts into flames after crash car burst into fiames following an accident on Gun I Jikc Road near Otis Lake Road Feb. 17 al about 7:30 p.m., according to a report by lhe Barry ('ounty Sheriffs Department Deputies said the 37-year-old man was eastbound on Gun Lake Road when he reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and ran his pickup truck 100 feet off the right side c4 the road where it hit three trees before coming to rest and bursting into flames After striking the third tree, the man cxfccd the vehicle and fled into the woods. _ The man wis located one mite from the accident scene by a Mm tracking dog tliree hours later, deputies reported. Police said the man. who was cited for careless driving Mid for rux registered a 15 on a preliminary breath test. The truck was destroyed by the blaze and no charges had been filed as Wednesday : �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 25. 1999 - Page 17 Two men get long prison terms for molesting boys Editor's Note: lhe following story first appeared in the Feb. 18 issue of the Hanner with some paragraphs transposed, an inadvertent composition error lhe story appears here in coma order. by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer If Robert Decker and Kenneth Koan could have been lawfully sentenced to penalties befitting their crimes, their pun­ ishment would have been cruel and un­ usual. Judge James lusher said last Thurs­ day before sending diem to prison. lite two men had been convicted of re­ peatedly sexually molesting two former Hastings boys. Decker. 61. of Delton was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty by a jury Jan. 26 of forcing the two boys to have oral and anal sex. sometimes al knife point, al least two times each between 1991 and 1993. "Mr. Decker was probably tlic crudest and the most violent of the vultures cir­ cling these kids lor all of those years." said assistant Barry County Prosecutor David Makled. "He's a sick, cruel mistake of a human being." lhe 42-year-old Koan, the fadier of lhe two victims, was sentenced lo spend 60 years to 120 years in prison without the possibility of parole until he is 92 years old for his jury trial conviction on one of 23 related child and sexual abuse charges. The remaining 22 charges were dismissed "Il's all over now," said the oldest boy minutes after the sentences were handed down. "1 can gel on widi my life." Both boys talked in court Thursday of their lost childhixid and die effects of lhe tenor drey endured from the time diey were 3 and 5 years old until they were taken out of die home three years ago at the ages of 14 and 10. llic brothers, who live in separate resi­ dential treatment facilities in Grand Rapids, asked for life sentences for both their father and Decker who was sentenced first. Tlic oldest boy, now 17. said lie regrets die "pain and sorrow he's (Decker) caused my mom," and said Decker's acts led him lo offending his little brother and two other children. "It led up to my depression and using drugs to get away from all die pain," he said. His 13-ycar-old brother broke down sob­ bing and was led mil of lhe courtroom by the older boy, unable ’o finish expressing his feelings about being separated from his mother and his now deceased grandfather, due in part to Decker’s abuse. Family Independence Agency Child Wel­ fare Specialist Vickie Hartshorn maintained that the younger boy felt safer seeking pro­ tection from his pit bull dog dian from his parents "llic beliavior of these men is below an­ imal instincts," she told Fisher. "Animals only use sex for reproduction. I am horri­ fied at the acts of Robert Decker, who used terror to control these boys for his own pleasure." She added dial the boys have no chance of escaping from Ute pain and the memo­ ries of their childhood. Court-appointed defense attorney Mark Doster, however, told lhe court dial diere are worse crimes than child molesting. "I know you want to send a message dial ctild molesters will not be tolerated in Barry County." he said. "I think murder is a higher cririie and this should be pul into perspective widi that." "God knows I didn’t do this," said Decker just before hearing his sentence. "I did not do this crime." Decker will be eligible for parole review in 10 years, said Makled. dmugh it is un­ likely he would be considered for parole. "The chances are virtually nil they'd let him out," said Makled "Only a very small percentage of lifers get paroled. It's such a long sentence that it would likely be decades before he'd be eligible for parole ;ind by tlten he'd be dead." I*'or Koan, however, Fisher exceeded lhe sentencing guidelines of 10 years lo 25 years, established under new sentencing formulas, which include offense severity "scores." "The judge found it completely reason­ able to depart from the guidelines because of tlic seriousness of lhe offenses." said Makled, who had some stark words about Koan during tlte sentence hearing: "The crimes he's committed and die way he’s lived his life is abundantly clear from the ruins around him," he said. "Tlie fact that all tiiree of his children are in residen­ tial treatment facilities speaks of how this man has lived." In his remarks, Makled referred lo die of­ fenses, which included Koan threatening to kill his sons if they ever told what lie liad done to diem and accepting money and food stamps from his friends in excliange for sex with the boys. "He brought into his house some of die most perverted people in this county lo have sex with his children while he was there." Makled noted. "Il wouldn't take too many people like Kenneth Koan to destroy a civilization." Credit for bringing the crimes to justice, said Makled. was due not only lo the courage of the boys, but also in part lo Court Appointed Special Advocate Gavin Pope, to whom die oldest boy first revealed wliat Hartshorn called "die atrocities." According to Pope, Koan nibbed lhe boys of their childhood, and dieir rights to security, happiness and to tlieir own bod­ ies. "And what did he give diem in return?" he said. "In a very real sense, this was die ultimate betrayal of a child's trust and there is no sentence available to this court that can repay die debt owed lo diese children." "A (Lid is someone who is supposed lo love and care for me," said the oldest boy as his father sal across die nxim awaiting sentence. "All of die good dungs we did together liave been fogged. I fell dirty in­ side from all dial abuse." The younger boy explained that lhe abuse by his father has affected him in many ways "He made me lose my hometown, my friends, my emotions and he made me miss out on seeing my grandfather one more lune before he passed away." said die boy "1 missed out on a loving and trusting fatlier He should be locked up so other chil­ dren can be protected from him." l-islier told Koan his primary concern when considering a punishment was protec­ tion of society and ensuring dial he never lias a chance to repeal his "horrible acts." "Revenge is a meal and it's best eaten cold." said Fisher. 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J * State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate File No. 99-22536-IE Estate of Helen Frances Marshall Deceased Social Security Number 366-12-2764 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the tonowing The decedent whose last known address was 10896 Wildwood. Or­ angeville. Michigan 49344, died January 5. 1999 An instrument dated October 15. 1996 has been {admitted a. the will ol the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Betty Joan Marshall. 606 Sheldon Rd . Grand Haven Michigan 49417 or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 W Court St. Ste 302 Hastings. Ml 49058 within 4 months ol 'the date of publication of this notice , Notice is further given that the estate will be ^thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it Robert J Moser (P18012) •222 South Westnedge Avenue I Kalamazoo Michigan 49007 : (616) 382-1030 (2-25) SUBSCRIBE ...to The Hastings BANNER and be i 09 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER , LEGAL NOTICE A "Il's unimaginable,'* he continued, "that a person can treat another person lhe way you treated your own sons." Fisher, who called Koan's crimes "tor­ ture," said he imposed a more harsh sen­ tence Ilian die state guidelines called for be­ cause the guidelines don't cover lhe number of acts or measure die repealed victimiza­ tion or die "unimaginable depravity" of the acts " lhe victims were repeatedly forced to perform oral and anal sex for die defendant and others and lhe defendant prostituted them lo several others." said Fisher. "Seven other individuals have been con­ victed of having sex widi die victims. 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Rosenberg was "sweating" some copper pipes when the fire started. Rosenberg said he was amazed al how quickly the fire spread. One firefighter was slightly injured fight­ ing the blaze. He was treated and released at the scene. A cat owned by the homeowners had difficulty breathing and was given oxy­ gen. Firefighters from TTES. Hastings and Orangeville responded to the blaze. State police officers and Barry County Sheriffs deputies directed traffic around the area. South Yankee Springs Road was reduced lo one lane for a short time. Woodard said he believes die home is a total loss, llie Rosenbergs will be meeting with their insurance agent to examine the building. Very few belongings were saved from the fire. Woodard praised tlie actions of the fire­ fighters, but the fire moved too quickly to allow diem to save tlic house Sheriff encourages residents to become associate members Fire overwhelmed this home on South Yankee Springs Road Friday, Feb. 19. Fire fighters from Hastings, Orangeville and the Thomapple Township Emergency Services stations in Yankee Springs and Middleville responded. vices at 515 N. Capitol Ave.. lensing. 48933. Meanwhile, residents who wish to be­ come associate members also can sign up for tire program by contact the local sherif­ fs office The associate membership program was started lo give citizens the chance lo lend support to more effective law enforcement and belter liclp local sheriffs protect the lives and property of citizens. "As tlie need for building stronger pub­ lic-private law enforcement partnerships in this country continues to escalate, pro­ grams such as this continue to grow in importance." DeBoer said "I encourage ev­ eryone receiving a membership appeal to consider joining forces with us by becom­ ing an associate member It is a valuable investment in our future ’ Die Michigan Sheriffs Association Edu­ cational Services, headquartered in I rinsing and founded in 1877. is a non-profit profes­ sional and educational organization dedi­ Barry ('ounty Sheriff Steve DeBoer is inviting area citizens to become associate members of Hie Michigan Sheriff s Associ­ ation Educational Services. Membership appeals will go out in the mail soon. Those who choose to join tlic voluntary program can do so for as little as S20. Businesses can show support for a minimum S50 contribution. The funding provides technical resources, training and legislative support on key criminal justice issues. In addition, dues will be used to support crime prevention and awareness programs, promote public safety, fight drug abuse and provide additional training for sheriffs and their deputies. 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GOOD PEOPLE WITH POOR CREDIT WELCOME I Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck Call (616) 948’8000 Today or 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49OS8 toil free 1-888-494-5539 “Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition.” SALES HOURS: N SALES STAFF: DON GENTRY, GLENN WAGER, CHRIS SILVERMAN, DAVE WALLEY Mon. & Wed unti 8; Tues.. Thus.. Fri. unN 6: E W Saturday until 2 SERVICE HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 8-7; s Tues., Thus. & Fri. 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-03-04.pdf 6895d512555da357b9f79fa3b7a1b2c9 PDF Text Text Hastings Mfg. income increases Miss Delton contest tonight No Lions on Turkey Day? See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 10 " 00)00100 F HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ■ p-jP'XUZE. 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1817 Hastings THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1999 VOLUME 146. NO. 9 News Briefs: Legislative Coffee set The next Legislative Coffee will be held at 8 a m Monday. March 8. at the County Scat Restaurant in Hast­ ings State Senator Joanne Emmons; State Representative Joanne Emmons; Jeanne Englehart. representing Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers; and Heidi Kadi. representing Congressman Van Ehlers, will be on hand to talk about issues and concerns. A straw vote on one issue will be taken al the end of the session. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. All Barry County citizens are encouraged to at­ tend. Kiwanis to have spaghetti supper The Hastings Kiwanis Club will have a spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 pm. Friday, March 5. at the Hastings High School cafeteria The menu will indude spaghetti (a meatless sauce ki available), salad, gar­ lic bread, beverage and dessert. Cost is S5 per person, but children ages 10 and under are free. Tickets are available from any Kiwanian or at the door. Proceeds will be used to benefit the club's projects to benefit the commu­ nity Lenten Luncheon series continues The Lenten Luncheon series, spon­ sored by <he Hastings Area Ministerial Association, will continue at noon to­ day (March 4) at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St, Hastings. After lunch, a worship service will be held in the sanctuary at 12:30. con­ cluding at I pm. The theme fa this year's series is The Lord's Prayer " Chaplain Gale Kragt of Pennock Hospital will speak today on "Give us this day our daily bread." There is no cost fa the lunch, but a free-will offering will be taken. Fa more information, call 945­ 9574 LaForge speaker at First Friday Stale Rep. Ed LaForge of Kalama­ zoo will be the guest speaker al the next First Friday forum at noon March 5 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings LaFage is now serving his third two-year term in the Michigan House. He was first elected in 1994 and was re-elected in 1996 and 1998. A forma Kalamazoo City Council­ man. he ran against Senator Jack Wel­ born in 1990 for the old 13th District Michigan Senate seal. He also may be known to people in tins area as the speaker one year at the Barry County Democrats' annual Truman-Johnson dinner LaFage is expected to talk about his contrasung views with Gov. John Engter on taxation, education and the concept of privatization More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 ANNER PRICE SO* Cordless phone service to bring Delton more jobs by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Six counties in Southwest Michigan, in­ cluding Barry County, will be offered a new personal communication service by about mid-May. and more jobs will be cre­ ated in Delton where the new company is based AirLink PCS. a newly famed subsidiary of the Delton-based Barry County Tele­ phone Co., will offa a 100 percent digital wireless phone as its main product and savice. The difference between digital and analog cellular technology is descrited as being similar to the differences between a touch­ tone telephone and a rotary dial phone, said AirLink General Manager L.J. Caruso Digital's speed, which travels ova one of the highest frequency spectrums, provides better voice quality and clarity, be said. The Barry County Telephone Co. bid $1.6 million to acquire a Federal Commu­ nications Commission license fa use of a high frequency spectrum to offa personal communication services. "The board had great insight." Caruso said. "They wanted to position themselves to move into the 2000s. "The three things that we bring to the table are: a choice, local customer service and a value "We’re hoping that well sec our first (AirLink) customa in early mid-May," he said. "That will he the most enjoyable pan of really saying we're there." With AirLink's wireless phone, "Basi­ cally all Southwest Michigan is going to be a local call." be said. "At the same time, you get the mobility. You just take the phone and travel through corridors in southwest Michigan." Besides Barry. AirLink's coverage area includes VanBuren, St. Joseph. Branch. Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties "We're going to bring some more busi­ ness to Delton," Caruso said. "We're going to bring some more jobs here (to Delton) because we're going to pul our customer service here. This is where Barry County Telephone services is. We've been dedicated to this community fa a long time with the things that we do. The community has been good to us." Six employees currently work fa Air­ Link, and by the end of the year that num­ ber should grow to 28, Caruso said, "and hopefully grow to about 55 by the end of next year with a good portion of those folks working out of Delton." The majority of the company's employ­ ees will work out of a retail store in Kala­ mazoo because that's where the firm's largest distribution station will be located. A retail location also will be set up in Del­ ton and AirLink also is looking fa estab­ lished retailers to sell its products. The Kalamazoo store, on Mall Drive behind Taco Bell on South Westnedge Avenue, near Southland Mall, will probably open in early summer and Caruso hopes the firm’s full services will be launched in mid-sum­ mer. AirLink's office Is temporarily located at 210 S. Grove (M-43). ' "There are a couple of buildings in town that we re looking to take over and renovate a little biL.. With the phone company growing, loo. they need a little bit mac space," Caniso said. "...We're going to offa a service that will compete not only with your cellular service but also your land line service," Caniso said, because the the phone can be used at home, at a business and in a vehi­ cle. "You're paying comparable to what you're paying on vour land line (traditonal telephone) services and in some instances it's less expensive and you have the mobil­ ity," be said of AirLink. "Some folks may find that they'd buy our service simply because it's less expen­ sive to call long distance... and all their in­ bound calls would come to their other (land line) phone. "It may be less expensive to be with us fa your cellular phone services because 90 percent of usage for a person on their cellu­ lar phone is within their home service area." AirLink is not competing with its own See JOBS, continued page 3 Joey Nielsen's mandible helped him secure a first-place wm. Delton student takes third straight spelling bee championship by Mary Warner Staff Writer Most people don't know what a mandible is. much less how to spell iL but 13-yearold Joey Nielsen, an eighth-grader al Del­ ton Middle School, aced out other competi­ tors in the regional spelling bee when he spelled the word correctly ‘Shadow Government’ seeks Clinton’s ouster by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A one-hour demonstration outside the Barry County Courthouse Friday calling for President BUI Clinton's resignation was one of 100 such protests of his acquittal planned nationwide by a group calling themselves the Shadow Government led by Christian radio talk show host Bob Enyart. "If the rapist remains in office seven days bees He will be pitted against 25 students from a wide variety of schools at the state competition at Creston High School in Grand Rapids Tuesday, March 16, at 7 resentatives "descended on Los Angeles, took over the city for 24 hours, destroyed O.J. Simpson's valuables, and called for should have been disbarred a long time specific reforms of the criminal justice sys­ ago." Enyart founded the Shadow Government movement Feb. 16 when be claims 10 rep­ tem." "Media coverage gave ShadowGov.com p.m. Last year and the year before, Nielsen took 12th place in the state competition, he said. The first lime he competed at a state level, be went down on the word "in­ domitable." Last year, he failed to spell See PROTEST, continued page 3 "porridge" correctly. This year be says he will study more for the stale competition. Spelling bee contes­ tants have a special booklet filled with words they can study for the various com­ petitions. Nielsen said he doesn't know why he is such a good speller, but says his parents arc "real proud" of his first-place win. The rcgiotkd bee was held at Hastings lifelong contempt for women, and he loathes the military, mocks the law and lies to the people." Hoffman has been an Enyart "follower" for the past four years, be said, and was joined in the protest by his wife, Gail High School. There were five runners-up in the regional bee, including Dustin Webb of Barry County Christian, Heidi Amett and Erin Fish of Hastings Middle School. Na­ talie Pennington of Northeastern Elemen­ tary, and Jeff Quick Jr. of Pleasantview El­ Hoffman, and by relatives Roberta Hoff­ man. Darrin 1 loffman, David Hoffman and his two daughters, including 10-year-old ementary. Other contestants included Delton Middle School students Amber Anderson. Jessica Cardiff, Jon Erickson. Bnannc Humphreys, Mallory Hunter, Bethany Jones and Claire Moore; Barry County Christian student Emily Lobbezoo, Hastings Middle School students Laura Dipert. Amanda Hurless. Lucas Olmstead and Stacy Tyrrell; Central Crystal Hoffman. Also attending the demonstration, spon­ sored by Enyart's ShadowGov.com web­ site. were Joyce Kelly of Hastings and Aaron Smith of Battle Creek. Brendan Sanger, attending from Hillsdale County, claims Enyart is his friend and that he personally asked him to join the and Howell. grada Nielsen was competing against 26 otha students who won their school spelling "We're here to protest the felon in the White House." said Sanger as be marched with a sign reading: Rape is Rape. "He from now, then on Friday, March 5. ShadowGov will descend upon the courthouses in 200 cities across America," said Dwight Hoffman of Hastings as he read from a “ShadowGov.com" proclamation. "Bill Clinton exhibits undeniable evidence of a Hastings protest. Other Michigan demonstrations were scheduled to take place in lensing. Cadillac This is the third year in a row that Nielsen has woo the regional competition. Students in fifth through eighth grades al Delton. Hastings. St. Rose and Bany County Christian schools are eligible to participate. Nielsen won last year as a sev­ enth-grader and the year before as a sixth- Darrin and Crystal Hoffman stage a protest of President Bill Clintons impeachment acquittal and carry a banner calling him a rapist in response to the recent allegations of former campaign workers, Juanita Broadd rick Elementary students Brooklyn Pierce and Julia Thomas; Northeastern student Felicia DeBoer; Pleasantview student Douglas Ferrall; Southeastern students Brittany Cotant See STUDENT, continued page 3 1 1 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 4 1999 Hastings Mfg. reports 81 percent increase in net income The Hastings Manufacturing Company has announced results of its fiscal year end­ ed Dec 31. I99X. highlighted by a 9 per­ cent gain in net sales and an KI percent increase in net income The Hastings-based manufacturer and marketer of automotive-related products recorded net sales of $38.8 million in I99K. compared to $35.6 million m the prior year Hastings attributed the increase in net sales to strong gains in its domestic aftermarket, private brand and export piston nng mar­ kets. The company posted net income of $1.7 million, or $2.24 per diluted share, in 1998. News Briefs: Dog sledding demo planned compared with net income of $955,233. or the strong sales of the prior year’s first $1.24 per diluted share, in the pnor year This marked eight consecutive quarters of profitability tor Hastings "The increased demand for our piston nng products contributed to our strong per­ formance in 1998." said Co-CEO Mark Johnson. "Our sales in the latter part of the year, however, were somewhat impacted by­ product shortages. Wc have now taken the initial steps to improve our manufacturing processes, which should offer support in 19Q9 as we prepare for the historically strong second and third quarters. Net sales in the first quarter of 1999 may not exceed quarter as we address our short-term supply issues" Gross profit as a percentage of sales for the year ended Dec 31 was 32.7 percent, as Bernard Society meets March 8 program arc expected to improve customer sen ice and enhance shareholder value over the long-term " lor the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31. Hastings reported its best quarter of net compared with 31.7 percent posted in the pnor year penod. The margin improvement was primarily attributable to the increased distributor volume for domestic piston rings, which tend to have higher gross mar­ gins. Hastings’ total operating expenses as a percentage of sales declined to 24.1 percent in 1998. versus 25.8 percent in the pnor year. This marked three consecutive years that the company has reduced its operating costs relative to the gains made ,n net sales "Wc anticipate additional changes to our operation in 1999 as we embrace lean man­ ufacturing practices." said Co-CEO Andrew Johnson. “The results from this income since exiting the filter business in 1996 The company recorded net income of $531,598. or 69 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $165,043. or 21 cents per diluted share in the same period in 1997 I Listings posted net sales of $8.9 mil­ lion. which is a 6.4 percent increase over the $8 4 million in net sales for the same penod in 1997 Hastings' gross profit for the 1998 fourth quarter was 37.7 percent of sales, as com­ pared w ith 31.2 percent of sales posted in the last three months of i997. The margin improvement is due in part to cost reduc­ tions related to higher volumes for both purchased and manufactured components. In addition, general pnee reductions for various purchased materials resulted in a favorable fourth quarter impact. Future gross profit results should more closely track with the lower historical levels. Oper­ ating expenses as a percentage of sales increased to 27.2 percent for the 1998 fourth quarter, versus 26 2 percent in the same penod in the pnor year Hastings' earnings per share results for the current and prior year incorporate the retroactive application of a 2-for-1 stock split, which was completed on March 23, 1998. Hastings Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer and marketer of piston rings and automotive specialty tools under the Hastings brand, and additives for engines transmissions, cooling systems and fuel systems under the Casitc brand. The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 8, in the Prairieville Township Hall. The public is invited. e Bud Leonard and Persei I la Bcvean will present a program about Wai! Lake. I fan Andemou and bis team of pure­ bred Siberian Huskies will entertain with his knowledge of dog sledding and the Alaskan Iditarod at 7 p.m Thursday. March. 11. at the Hastings Public Library The Anderson and his family travel all over Michigan giving up to 75 pre­ sentations a year at schools, libraries Teen dances being planned Two Hastings disc jockeys are join­ ing forces to give local teens some­ and museums After an indov session explaining the traditions of mushing, sled dogs, die Iditarod and actual gear used. An­ derson will hook up his team of thing to do on Saturday nigbls. begin­ ning March 13. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Teens from Barry County. Charlotte and Ionia ages 13 to 19 are invited to Siberian huskies for a hands-on demonstration on the Barry County Courthouse lawn to show the dogs' power, speed and desire to pull The program al the Hastings library move to the latest dance tracks from 7 p.m. to midnight for a $5 cover charge. Organized by Mike Opolski of Decades DJ Service and Archie Wood of AJS DJ Service, the dance is some­ is tamily-onented and Anderson en­ courages audience participation. Those who plan to attend arc encouraged to dress warmly. All children under 6 need to be with a parent, according to library staff. All programs are open to the public and free. For more information, call the library at 945-4263. BwtUajscert is tvtaren iz •* n i • The 50-plus members of the Thor­ napple Wind Band will have a free family concert al 7:30 p.m. Friday. March 12 al the Lakewood High School auditorium. There also will be a guest perfor­ mance by the lakewood Choral Soci­ ety The Tbomapple Wind Band is an adult ensemble that includes members from as tar away as Rockford, but they come mainly from the Thornapple River area, which is the reason for the name. The band also will perform Satur­ day. March 6. at the Red Cedar Festi­ val of Community bands. Band directors are Joe LaJoye of Hastings and Dave Macqueen of Lake­ wood The group receives no funding, but donations are accepted to promote and support its continuance For more information, call Kim Domke at 945-9181. Doghouse event raises $30,000 A special doghouse fund-raiser last weekend fix a new animal shelter net­ ted more than $30,000. In a fund-raiser to help build a new Barry County Animal Shelter, Sheriff Steve DeBoer had offered to stay in a cardboard dog house in downtown Hastings rntil folks contributed $10,000. The community did better than that, contributing $20,000 during the 26 hours that DeBoer and his dog­ house were perched on scaffolding in front of the WBCH Radio station in downtown Hastings. An anonymous donor matched the first $10,000 in contributions, bring­ ing the event's grand total to $30,000. During his stay in the dog house from Friday at noon until 2 pjn. Sat­ urday, DeBoer said he "had a ball." Keeping warm wasn’t a problem either because of an Arctic sleeping hag and a snowmobile suit. Sheriff DeBoer has been instrumen­ tal in the Animal Shelter 2000 Com­ mittee since its formation and has re­ cently volunteered to serve as volun­ teer construction manager of the pro­ posed new shelter project with County Administrator Michael Brown. The Animal Shelter 2000 Commit­ tee is in the midst of raising $150,000 toward a new shelter building that will be built on donated land in Hastings. A variety of fund-raisers arc helping the cause, including an p.tklion at the Harry County Fairgrounds planned for 10 a m. Saturday. March 13. t thing they hope will continue weekly. "There's nothing in Barry County for kids to do," said the 22-year-old Opolski. himself a 1995 Hastings High School graduate. "We've talked to kids about it and they said a dance club would be so awesome and that it would be good for this community." Concessions will be made available by the Moose Lodge and pool tables will likely be added in the coming weeks — Opolski said the updated dance mu­ sic will be from the '80s and Ws, but there will be no country music Helping Wood and Opolski with the effort is Jim Gibbon. Banquet to help wildlife in area Pheasants Forever's second annual banquet and auction will be held at 5 p.m Saturday. March 27. at the Mid­ dle Villa Inn in Middleville. Funds raised al the banquet will go toward improving wildlife habitat to improve wildlife population. Art prints, statues, guns, collector knives, outdoor clothing and other sporting goods will be among the items to be auctioned off. For tickets, call local chapter Presi­ dent Jim Decker of Freeport Elevator at 765-8-121, Treasurer Rick Jamcr at Electric Motor Service at 945-5113 or banquet chairman Scott Prill al 948­ 3917. Membership dues to join the chapter are $20 annually and the cost for din­ ner tickets is S25. Pheasants Forever, formed 16 years, is an organization dedicated to turning thousands of acres of land into wildlife habitat It has a staff of 13 regional biologists to work closely with members to determine what kind of habitat best suits the needs of any given area Alumnus of Year nominees sought The Hastings High Schoo! Alumni Association is seeking nominations for "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year." The award will be presented Saturday evening, June 12, at the annual Alumni Banquet at the high school cafeteria. Nominations must be in writing and should contain biographical informa­ tion and the reasons why die individual is being nominated. The reasons should include personal character, ac­ complishments, vocational honors and awards, community service, member­ ships in organizations and any other helpful information. The deadline for submitting nomina­ tions is April 1. Alumni Board mem­ ber- will consider new nominations as well as several others held over from previous years. Nominations should be mailed to Donna (Batchelder) Kinney, 415 North Taffee Drive. Hastings. Mich. 49058. Walk for Warmth raises$ 11,000 for families in need The 14th annual Walk for Warmth in Hastings Feb 27 raised $11,000 (counting money raised by walkers in Orangeville). Above, some of the walkers included Brownies from Troop 684 of the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council. Money raised will be used to meet the home heating needs of people in Barry County The annual event is sponsored by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan Viking welcomes new president The Viking Corporation has welcomed new President Bill Maddox, who comes to the company with mope than 30 years of manufacturing experience in chemicals, automotive, office furnkurc and copiputer software industries. Most recently. Maddox was senior vice president of operations for Amen wood Industries. Pnor to that he was director of business systems integration at Haworth, where he was responsible for worldwide information systems and business process improvement. O’hcr experiences have included opera­ tions vice president at Sligh Furniture, director of MIS at D.A.B. Industries and international transportation and inventory control al the 3M Corporation. He has also been a manufacturing consultant for Ernst and Young. Maddox also was involved in an entreprcncunal venture as vice president of pfbduct development for a startup software company that developed the first ERP soft­ ware for automotive suppliers. He is a graduate of Michigan State Uni­ versity. Maddox and his youngest son. Mark, a sophomore in high school, live in G.'and Rapids. He has two older sons. Ben. a grad­ uate of Hillsdale College, and Luke a grad­ uate of the University of Michigan. His wife, Becky, died last May after a long bout with cancer. Maddox enjoys sailing, fitness, old car restoration and business history. He said he is looking forward to helping Viking to grow and remain profitable in the 21st cen­ tury. Hastings to receive grant for *20,000 Michigan Jobs Commission Director Doug Rothwell last week announced that the city of Hastings lias won a $20,000 planning grant that may be (he first step in an effort to rehabilitate <x reuse the Hast­ ings Manufacturing warehouses on Mill SilCvi. The community development block grant (CDBG) w.U be used with a $15,000 local match lor vvhai has been referred to as the Hastings Manufacturing Planning Project The idea is to establish a redevelopment district in the city, bordered by .Stale Road on the north. Green Street on the south. Jefferson Street on the west and Hanover Street on the east TTie project's objectives arc to conduct a survey to evaluate the existing economic climate m Hastings, identify potential reuse options for vacant warehouse facili­ ties and make rccomniend.ilions fix expan­ sion options or possible sites for relocation of Hastings Manufacturing within the city The strategy is to creak* additional jobs, a majority of which would be made available to people of low or moderate income The project is being administered by Hastings Economic Development Director I Joseph Rahn Die City Council voted to apply for the grant at its Jan. 25 meet­ ing Rothwell, in announcing state approval of the grant, said. "By assisting the city of Hastings with funding to identify and de­ vise a strategy for Mill Street, they will be able to determine, if any. action is needed. This project also has the potential to create new jobs in the city." Rahn said. " I he JEIX’ (the former Joint Economic Development Commission) conducted a similar study lor Ihe county in 19X7 that ultimately resulted in die im­ plementation of the industrial incubaltx project lifts ('DBG planning grant will provide Hastings Manufacturing Co. and the city of Hastings with valuable informa­ tion regarding appropriate land assembly strategies that will benefit both the client company and our downtown business dis­ trict ." The $15,000 local match fix die $20,000 grant was provided by Hastings Manufac­ turing (S5.000). Felpausch ($2,500), the Downtown Development ($5,000) and the city ($2,500). Authority according to a recent television report on Channel X. To better understand tins problem, as it affects Barry County and its surrounding counties, the < )ur Land Conference is being held from X a m to 3 30 p in Saturday. March 20 al the Middle Villa Inn in Mid­ dleville Admission to the c«>i:lercncc. including a Bill Maddox Road work planned for State Road, M-66 Seven-tenths of a mile of West State Road within the limits of the city of Hast­ ings will be reconstructed with $375,000 in federal funds and a $120,100 local match. The federal funds, which are being ad­ ministered through the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation (M-DOT) come from die Surface Transportation Program within the recently passed federal highway bill. The program is directed specifically at cities with a population of between 5,000 and 50,000. The program is "an excellent way for smaller communities to fund high priority road and bridge projects from now into the new millcnium," according to James DcSana, state transportation director. Local communities are responsible for at least a 20 percent match of the federal allo­ cation, with a maximum eligibility of $375,000 in federal funds per project. The city of Hastings is paying the $120,100 match for die Slate Road project. Reconstruction work will take place from Glenwood west to the city limits. It will include removing the old road, laying down a new roadbed and road, putting in curbs and gutters, and doing some storm Land use conference set I 'rban sprawl, the liaphazard. unplanned conversion of tannkind and open space into housing and commercial sites, is one of the major problems facing the nation, the suite and Barry County Every day m Michigan. KM) acres of farm land arc being hist io development, />«■! ■'mM buffet lundieon. is S17 50. Qualified experts from Kalamazoo. Cal­ houn and Barry counties will discuss alter­ natives to unplanned growth Nationally recognized authorities on planning and real estate law will participate in discussions and answer questions Ihe event is an opportunity for landown­ ers. public olltcial* and interested citizens to gam inlormation, clarify issues and be­ gin to plan lor orderly development and preservation ol the rural character that makes Harry County unique (>ur I anti (>ur I 'Inmate Resource is (lie Sec LAND USE, continued page 16 sewer work. According to Jeff Mansfield, director of public services fix the city, Hastings will be doing the design work for the project and M-IXJT will be bidding the project out. Bids for the project probably won't be taken until next winter, Mansfield said, since design work won't be completed until the middle of this coming summer and fall is not a good lime to let road work bids — there is a better likelihood of getting lower bids in die winter or early spring when road construction firms arc looking for work, Mansfield said. Also recently announced by M-DOT was a S24X.924 preventive maintenance project for five miles of M-66 from Brumm Road to CoaLs Grove Road. The project is sched­ uled fix October 1999, and includes the fill­ ing in of cracks and other repair work. �The He-hnge Banner - Thureday March 4 1999 - Page 3 Seven seek Miss Delton title in tonight's pageant Miss Iklton and four court members will be selected from seven candidates tonight to reign during 1999. The pageant open to the public, will be held ai 7 p.m. Iliursday. March 4, al the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. Admission is free. Contestants are Autumn Chilton, LeAnn Huisman. Kale Kwasny. Suzann Mome­ nce, Jessica Pease. Ashley Michele Quick and Tara Shoup. Each contestant will give an introductory speech and answer five questions site has prepared in advance. After a brief intermis­ sion. each will have to answer a sponta­ neous question. Judging is based on poise, neatness, grammar, self-confidence and how thor­ oughly each question was answered. The new Miss Delton will receive a $500 educational sduilarship and a 16- by 20-inch framed portrait from Herb Doster Photography. Each court member will receive a $50 savings bond. Miss Delton and tier court will serve for a year and will be involved in monthly community service projects, reign over Delton Founders Weekend. Aug. 13-14. and serve as Delton's community ambas­ Judges for the event are Jennie Osgood, owner of Delton Floral; I.in Hough of the Delton Founders Weekend Committee, Marslia Wells, superintendent of Delton Kellogg Schools; Joyce Harrington, repre­ senting area churches; Monika Samis, rep­ resenting former Miss Delton's; Drew Chapple of Chapple Realty; and L.J. Caruso of Message Express internet Ser­ vice. The pageant is sponsored again this year by Chapple Realty Biographical infivmation about each can­ didate follows: Autumn Chilton. 15. is the daughter of Robin and Robert Frohlich ;ind Marc and Pam Chilton. A sophomore al Delton Kellogg High School. Autumn hopes to play soccer in college and pursue a carver as an elementary teaclier She is a varsity soccer player and re­ ceived Kalamazoo Valley Association hon­ orable mention honors in soccer. She also is on the junior varsity volleyball team and is a member c-f the Spanish Club. Besides sports. Autumn likes to baby-sit and "be doing something all the time." She served on Miss Delton's court last year and said "it was a great experience." sadors. LeAnn Huisman, 16, is the daughter of Sieve and Terri Huisman. Slie is a member of the varsity cheerlead­ ing squad for baskethall and football A sophomore al Delton Kellogg High, LeAnn recently received a National English Merit Award and was asked to fill out a form to be evaluated for the Junior Provi­ sional Status Honor Society. LeAnn hopes to become an architect and interior decorator. She plans to attend an out-of-state college "so I can sec other places." Site enjoys traveling, being outdoors and water and snow skiing. "1 love to read and have a large collection of books. Most of all. I like to have fun." lxAnn said. Kate Kwasny, 15. is die daughter of Mike and Linda Kwasny. In college. Kale plans to major in inter­ national business or medicine. She is currently a sophomore at Delton High and is active in basketball, volleyball and softball and is a member of the Span­ ish Club. In addition to her love foi sports. Kale has been playing piano for seven years. "Last year, I was the first freshman to be awarded die Miss Delton alternate (tide). It was a great experience," Kate said. "I really enjoyed it." Suzann Momenec is the 16-year-old daughter of Maggie and Tom Momence A junior at Delton High, Suzann plans to attend a conununity college after gradua­ tion and enroll in fire fighting and emer­ gency medical service (EMS) classes "I have been working in die EMS field to help others since die age of seven." Suzann said. In scliool. last year, she placed second in speech competition and won a Science Fair Award. She also attended die Michigan Ru­ ral Electric Teen Days, sponsored by an electric company. "I enioy making dream catchers, bike rid­ ing, swimming, singing and working with children." Suzann said. Jessica Pease, 15. is die daughter of Greg and Julie Pease A freslunan al Delton, Jessica liopes to go to college and become a researcher to find cures for diseases. Basketball, volleyball and track arc her activities al school. In tier spare time, she enjoys going to the movies, traveling and spending time widi family Ashley Michele Quick. 15, is the daughter of Mike and Denice Quick. Also a freshman al Delton, Ashley plans to attend Kellogg Community College and major in die medical and/or communica­ tions field. She has earned a National English Merit Award and is active in softball, basketball and Ski Club She wax a Rcdkcn model for Peter Va­ lente of New York and dances competi­ tively for Dance Inc. Ashley also is involved in community service work at the Plainwell Pines Nurs­ ing Home and as a volunteer for the Delion Athletic Boosters. Dancing, singing and riding a four- whceler arc Ashley's (lobbies. Tara Shoup. 15. is the daughter of Michael and 1-ori Shoup. Another I >eilon freshman, Tara plans io attend Michigan State University and be­ come a veterinarian. She has a perfect school attendance record and-plays volieyhali and runs with the track team. "1 enjoy hunting widi my dad and my dogs." Tara said. "I love to swim and play tennis in the summer." PAGEANT HELD TONIGHT! Girl Scouts donations matched by national organization Residents of Barry. Allegan. Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties have a chance to have any donations they make to the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council be youth." Glowing Embers Executive Director Janet Barker said. "As our program offerings change to meet the needs of to­ day's girls, our income sources must matched dollar for dollar by the national Girl Scout organization. Girls Scouts of change as well. This opportunity to match gifts provides an excellent way for donors the USA (GSUSA). GSUSA will match up to S2S.OOO in pledges received by March 10. 1999. to participate in helping meet those needs. "Our goal is to give every girl a positive influence on her life, as well as give her a sense of belonging and self-esteem through her scouting experiences." Glowing Embers is a United Way Pledges and letters of commitment do not have to be paid until April 1. 2000. The program applies to both new donors and new donations from existing donors "Community members now have an op­ agency portunity to double their investment in PROTEST, continued from page 1 the biggest launch of a website in the his­ tory of the internet." claims literature handed out by Hoffman The Friday protest of the "President Rapist" was part of what Enyart's literature calls a "well planned strategy" to demand Clinton's resignation and was apparently prompted by a Feb. 19 Wall Street Journal article alleging the story of former Clinton campaign worker Juanita Broadderick. who claims Clinton raped her in 1978. "We demand Senators Trent Lott and Robert Byrd call for the House of Repre­ sentatives to issue a new article of im­ peachment.* slates the literature. "If they do not lead the effort to remove Clinton, the Americans al ShadowGov.com will hold Trent Lott and Robert Byrd individu­ ally responsible for tolerating Clinton's (alleged) violent sex crime against Juanita Broadderick." Hoffman, a local Promise Keeper, said his group is made up of conservative, right-wing Christians. "Conservative Christians feel they're not being represented in the polls," said Dwight Hoffman. "We wanted a way to get together to point out that our system is in­ effective to real justice' Hoffman added that another purpose of the demonstration, staged by carrying ban­ ners reading "Rapist," is to show that the Christian right is not exhausted. Information obtained from the website, however, is confusing. One page claims ShadowGov.com to simply be a "cyberspace game.. created for the entertainment of its participants." On the site, the "players," which the site stresses should be men. can read case summaries, such as the Broadderick case, take on "cyber" roles of judges, lawyers, military commanders, mayor, county commissioner, governor, etc. and pass swift judgment, all in the form of a fantasy football game. According to the site, "the government of the United States of America no longer knows right from wrong. Solution: Train men on how to property fill various roles in government ITepare these men to influ­ ence or direct government once given the opportunity." The mcihod the sue endorses is Io "build a shadow government that operates like a fantasy football league." it says "Instead of designing duplicate teams and leagues, we replicate government functions.' "The Shadow Government will respond to actual, current events, including crimes and international incidents." it stales "For example, judges will conduct <rials of ac­ tual accused criminals within their jurisdic­ tions, give verdicts and declare sentences within the guidelines of America's new constitution and criminal code "All convicted murderers, for example." it continues "will be swiftly sentenced to death (al least in cyberspace )' The site claims that the game's constitu­ tion and training programs arc based on the Bible. The site also offers protest kits for sale at a cost of S99.95. and though Hoffman's proclamation claimed the next protest would be this Friday, the website is calling for protests in 200 cities on Saturday, March 6. Though the site claims ShadowGov is opposed to any violent overthrow of the government and vigilantism. the site en­ courages readers to work toward a right­ wing government. "We conservative Christians will fill America's leadership void." claims die website, "and the liberals will wish for the return of Gingrich and Dole "God has given us die strength, courage and wisdom to judge rightly and to pursue the wicked. Now, you need to give us the arms and legs Io bring our judgment to the nation." Attempts to secure a White House response to the protest were unsuccessful. "We have no comment at this time." said While House Press Council Spokesperson, Jim Kennedy Wednesday, who could not confirm or deny any awareness by the president of the Shadow Government organization. "We have no comment, regardless" STUDENT... Continued from page 1 and Miranda Endsley; Star Elementary stu­ dent Kirsdn Gaskill, and St. Rose students Brandon Schwartz and Kristi Tolgcr. [P.S. A mandible is a jaw or part of a jaw. especially a lower jaw. i.e. the outer­ most biting jaws of an insect or other arthropod. Arthropods are invertebrate ani­ mals (ihose without backbones) such as in­ sects, crustaceans (shrimps, crabs, barna­ cles, lobsters), arachnids (spiders, scorpi­ ons. mites) and myriapods (millipedes, cen­ tipedes).] Quality Printing ••• depends on I experience & equipment. Let Us QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Ask For: Bill Love, Steve Steward or Jennifer Jacobs Kiwanis challenges organizations to donate $200 to animal shelter Hastings Kiwanis President John Cohoon (second from left) presents a check for $200 Wednesday to Animal Shelter 2000 fund-raising committee members (from left) Mark Englerth, Steve DeBoer, Julie DeBoer, Jim Brown. Kathy Wiggin? and Brian Reynolds. The money was donated ~ the ‘form --------------------' " - ■ •in in of‘ a challenge to other organizations and- clubs the county to mate: - the $200 donation. Cordless phone service brings Delton more jobs...continued "land line" service through the Barry County Telephone Co., Caniso said. Barry County Telephone, founded in 1912, oper­ ates the phone exchanges of Delton. Banfiekj. Pine Lake and I-acey. "We feel its an enhancement to our land line services because wc don't want any­ body to get rid of their phone at home.. .This is your cordless phone, be said of AirLink. "Maybe you can use it around the house. Mu/bc you can use this phone for your long distance because ifs less expensive and a better value to call some of the areas in Southwest Michigan than it is to use your land line. Maybe you can use that (land) line for your connection to the Internet There are some playoffs there." Another marketing possibility, be Doted, is that some companies "are now looking for what they call wireless PBX systems. Our system is now kind of a wireless PBX system. It's not confined to the campus of that particular company but also takes you all over Southwest Michigan. "Will our phone lake you to the rest of the world?... No. because we re not a cellu­ lar look-alike, we re not a cellular replace­ ment. We re a cordless phone replacement. We kind of call it our super cordless phone. Because now when you walk out the back­ yard, that yard becomes Southwest Michi­ gan. That's why wc see the excitement" However, " as we roll out our ser­ vices," he said, AirLink plans to have pro­ grams "...so you can call the continental United Stales and its a savings for you from your home phone. AirLink also is trying to work out the technicalities to offer global services, "so there Ls possibility that someone could take their phone from Southwest Michigan and take it to France and use it," he said as an example. "...As we grow we do want to of­ fer those global services. "The technology that we bring to market is PCS - Personal Communication Ser­ vices. Ifs an industry-setting technology In the format that we use, we call it Global Systems Management (GSM). The Global System will allow you to use... what they call a Smart Card. That identifies you as a subscriber and identifies you for all the ser­ vices that you have with us... That phone cannot be used anywhere else on anyone else’s system. There arc no con­ tracts... because we don't want contracts. The only contract we have is shaking someone's hand and thanking them... To access the new system will be sim­ ple, he said. "Take the phone with you, hit L.J. Caruso, general manager of AirLink PCS. stands in front of the company's office on M-43 in Delton. Ifs parent firm is the Barry County Telephone Co., founded ti 1912. zero" and be connected with an AirLink employee. Besides retail locations, AirLink's prod­ ucts will be distributed over the Internet and through direct sales strategic major ac­ count representatives. At ihe AirLink retail locations, shoppers will be able to purchase not only AirLink’s services, including warranties and insurance on products, but also enhanced wireless messaging, global paging. Internet access, voice mail, 800 number access services and other offerings For the retail end of AirLink's digital wireless phone, "we'll have a phone in a box, hanging in a retail store. "Any retailer, with no hassle, could sell them just like they sell potato chips," Caniso said For AirLink, "I believe in a Disney World tyj< of service." Instead of calling people customers, they will be called part­ ners and the sales staff will be known as "sales recommendation specialists" who will "uncover what you would use the phone for, recommend the right service and not over promise...Wc will have certain criteria that our service will meet for that particular user," Planning the marketing and services for a new product is nothing new for Caruso, who grew up in New Orleans and now lives in Mattawan. He was working as a I I communications coordinate! at the Louisiana World’s Fair in the early 1980* when cellular was introduced there. For 11 years, be was a regional sales manager for Motorola when cellular telephones were first marketed. Reaction to cellular was typical of any new technology, Caruso recalled. "...We were a little frightened. People were so used to the technology that was there, the comfort zone that was there... Then the culture changed and when the cel­ lular came out people saw the mobility of the product, the convenience. It costs more than talking on the phone in the house but it was worth more because you had that convenience and the safety factor. We had great success with it, rolling it out there." Besides working for another company that had the vision of taking cellular phones nationwide, Caniso worked for Cel­ lular One for 11 years. He left the firm re­ cently when officials wanted to promote him from his Kalamazoo area position to Ft. Wayne. His fondness for life in South­ west Michigan kept him here and be look a job with Pagenct until he Heard about Barry County Telephone's plans for AirLink. "...We want to take our communications to the next level," he said of the Delton­ based company. "More and more you’re See JOBS, continued page 16 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 4 1999 l€TT€RS from our readers... Library's needs should be addressed Dear editor: I am pleased with our Hastings Public Library and with the services it is able to provide Other towns have much less. People need to realize that with the limit­ ed funding that is available, they are already getting above and beyond the “bang for their bucks ” With our growing community however, there are three main concerns that I have to voice. The first area of concern is all the com­ plaints I hear about their hours. Usually on The Coldwater Column By Ron Barch The Coldwater River Watershed Council Take someone fishing, boating or hiking along a stream and you'll certainly enjoy the day. Teach them to protect the land and water icsourccs and you can help to safe­ guard the future of a watershed. Based on this premise, concerned citi­ zens have embraced a concept called stream monitoring, a process which measures the health and quality of a watershed. Educa­ tors. especially those in West Michigan, have a long history of successfully involv­ ing and training students in stream monitor­ ing and data collection techniques. But stream monitoring is by no means limited to students, as neighborhood groups, clubs, senior citizens and watershed councils have all been actively monitoring their local streams and rivers throughout the United States. Organizations such as the Isaac Wal­ ton League. Trout Unlimited, The Federa­ tion of Fly Fishers and The Future Farmers of America actively support stream-moni- tonng programs. The stream monitoring process involves collecting, observing, classifying and mea­ suring quantitative as well as qualitative aquatic data. Basically, two separate methods can be used to monitor a stream. Budget and avail­ able resources determine the method used. When concerned citizens and volunteer groups use both methods maximum results, educationally and environmentally, will be achieved. Method #1 is based on the collection and classification of aquatic organisms. Method #2 investigates the aquatic parameters of air and water temperature, stream flow rate and velocity, average water depth, conductivity testing, dissolved oxygen and pH levels. Method #1 requires limited funds and resources, while actual scientific data col­ lecting (Method #2) necessitates test equip­ ment and supplies ranging in cost from $2(X)-$5OO. Both methods indicate the health of a stream but will not actually determine the source of a problem. Pollu­ tion sources, point and non point, require further field study and are not the work for laymen. Method #1. that of collection and classi­ fication. relics on the identification of micro-invertebrates, (aquatic insect life) found living in the sample area. There is a direct relationship between water quality and the organisms which inhabit a body of water. By collecting aquatic organisms and sort­ ing them according to their tolerance for pollution the health of a stream or lake can be determined. Insects like the stone fly. may fly and caddis flics arc present in high quality streams, those with cold, clean water. When the number of these insects decreases a pollution problem usually exists. Friday evenings, you can find someone on the front steps, or back ramp yanking on the locked door. They are cither consoling their tearful child, of expressing their own frus­ trations while banging their heads to rattle out some feasible alternative to getting the assignment done in time for Monday’s class. With adequate funding, the library could be open for more hours. The second area is the book space and reference availability. Forty percent of all the library’s books are kept in the basement. If you have asthma, you have some idea why you can’t touch thos^. It’s nice that wc arc able to access books from 77 other libraries, place them on hold, and receive them within five days. But for those condensed college classes that have required readings, five days is too late. With Studying the aquatic insect life in a stream or lake is not only a good method of measuring the quality of a watershed but it also promotes the skills of classification and observation. Another plus is the fact that kids and adults have a lol of fun togeth­ er being involved in a hands-on. real world learning experience. Method #2 utilizes sampling instruments that measure parameters that indicate water quality. Water pollution is characterized by low oxygen levels, turbidity, increased water temperatures, decreased flow rates, and an increase in acidity. These parameters can be accurately measured by most anyone trained to use simple instruments like a conductivity meter, dissolved oxygen kit, pH test paper, and a stream thermometer. Although this equipment is costly, groups like the West Michigan Environmental Action Council, Trout Unlimited and The Isaac Walton League have provided grants and stipends lo groups willing to participate in a stream monitoring program. By form­ ing a partnership of local energy and inter­ est w ith the resources of environmental and corporate donors much is currently being accomplished and the future of our water resources can become more secure. The Coldwater River Watershed Council supports the concept of local stream moni­ toring efforts. This spring the Council will be offering the opportunity to learn how to monitor a stream and collect aquatic data. If you would like to learn more about safe guarding bur streams and Takes and maybe jump in and get your feet wet, watch the Coldwater Column for further details. more space and safe, well lit. reachable shelving, the library^ books would be more accessible and user friendly. Finally, it's the parking. If you arc lucky enough to get off work or set a free spot in your schedule to get to the library when it is open, you’ll be the big winner if you find a parking place nearby, and get settled in at a quiet table. (Oops! That’s another para­ graph.) Once you do. you must get up every two hours to move your car so you don’t get a parking ticket! A larger parking lot, just for the library users, would be much more encouraging for those long research dates. The level of awareness about the needs of our community has been elevated. The three needs being: more adequate funding, more space and better parking. Hopefully, it will continue to raise citizens’ questions of how they prioritize and address those needs. Laura Valentine, City of Hastings Pick up CCTRA COPICS of The BANNER at many convenient locations around 2L the cdljnfy.* , FINANCIAL FOCUS furnished by. Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. Why you need stocks and bonds To pul it mildly. 1998 was an eventful year for investors. The stock market con­ tinued its uninterrupted nsc for the first six months, then stumbled. By the end of Au­ gust. all of its gams for the year had been more than wiped out But the market turned around again and hovered around 9000 in December. These results translated to the mutual fund market, as well. Some stock mutual funds experienced a trying year, but bond funds generally performed well. This was not surprising. In nine out of the 10 years since 1930 in which equities cxpenenced negative returns, intermediate-term Trea­ sury securities earned positive returns. When stocks go down, bonds generally go up. This relationship between cquity and debt holds true not only in the United States but also in foreign markets. Since 1990, Japan’s Nikkei Index of stocks has fallen about 65 percent In the same penod. an index of Japanese bonds has nsen about 90 percent. However, over the long term, stocks have consistently outperformed bonds in total re­ turn. In the past 25 years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen more than 2.500 percent, an annual average of about 14 percent. These long-term gains were not without interruption. One study of that period showed that in 112 of those 300 months — three out of every eight — a portfolio that mirrored the Dow would have lost money. Losses of 5 percent or more a month were not uncommon. Thai’s where bonds come in. In fact, as global financial markets become more un­ certain. top-rated government and corpo­ rate bonds become even more important. So should you .nvest in stocks or bonds? The answer is. both. When one segment of a portfolio experiences troubled water, the other serves as a safe harbor. It’s called di­ versification. - STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week AT&T Amentech AnheuserBusch CMS Energy Coca Cota D&NRnancal DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon Family Dote First Financial Bancorp Fort General Motors 81-718 63 77-13716 41-15716 62-1® 23-15716 90-15716 98-11/16 64-13/16 20-5/16 24-15/16 57-1/8 82-11/16 Hastings Mfg 18-5® IBM 167-3/4 JCPenney 35-13/16 Johnson & Johnson 85-1/16 Kmart 17-11/16 Kellogg Company 36-13/16 McDonalds 89-7/8 Sears 40-3/4 Simpson Industries 9-1/8 Southeast Mich Gas 15-7(8 Spartan Motors 4-13/16 TCF Financial 25 Upjohn 53-9/16 Gold 286 75 Silver 534 Dow Jones Ind Ave 9297 61 Volume 744.000.000 -4-1/16 -1 ♦5-9/16 -IM -5/8 -15716 -5-13716 ♦1-3716 -2-15716 -1« ♦1-1/16 -2-1® -2-7/8 -3® -9-3/16 -2-7/8 -2-5/16 +9/16 -1-5716 +4-3/16 -1-118 -7/16 ♦318 ■3/8 ♦15/16 •1-9/16 -70 -.17 -24681 -26.000.000 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. 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"I think it's a good Idea *1 wouldn't because you because it's always good to be could waste a lot of money safe' over nothing." Tisha Harris. Hastings: "Actually. 1 have thought about it, I may get some water I'm not going to freak out. I don't think it's going to be as bad as they say. hut I'll prepare for the worst." Lisa Segard, CaUdaala: ’The only thing we have tktne so far is we bought a new computer which is YK ready. I have a basic checklist I will uK. which came from your paper." Jabany Lane, Dalton: "Yes. I do. If we get Mt by it and don't have supplies and sluff, everybody could die " �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 4 1999 - Page 5 Therese IV. Guest I________ HASTINGS - Mrs. Therese W. Guest, age 87. Thursday. of Hastings, passed away February 25, 1999 at Thomapplc Manor. Mrs. Guest was bom October 10, 1911 in Augusta, the daughter of John & Emma (Delcaustcl) Williams. Mrs. Guest moved to Hastings in 1996 from Algonac and had previously lived in Grosse Pointe for many years. She was married to Dr. George H. Guest and he preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. Guest is survived locally by a niece, Joan Vcnncr of Hastings and by other nieces & nephews. There will be no visitation, cremation has been conducted. A Memorial Graveside Services will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery al a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Marine City, Michigan 48039 or Thomapplc Manor’s Memory Lane Program. Hastings, Michigan 49058. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Thelma (StuIts) Allen Charles E. McDonald BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP, CHARLOTTE - Thelma (Stuhs) Allen, age 91. of Brookfield Township, Charlotte, passed away March 1. 1999 at Golden Days Adult Foster Care, Charlotte. She was bom January 19, 1908 in Lee Township, Calhoun County to Addbert and Catherine Stulls. Mrs. Allen attended Olivet High School for three years and graduated from Marshall High School in 1925. Thelma married Forrest W. Allen in 1935, he passed away in 1984 after 49-1/2 years of marriage. Mrs. Allen was a homemaker and enjoyed farm life, traveling and dancing. She was a former member of the Emma Grange, the women of the Moose Lodge in Marshall and the Farm Bureau. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Edna Masters and two brothers. Lewis (Mike) Stulls, Leslie (Tim) Stulls. Mrs. Allen is survived by her son, David Lynn (Gail) Allen of Charlotte; two grandsons, Jacob Little of Indianapolis, Indiana, Justin Little of Charlotte; sister, Alma Bingham of Nashville and several nieces and nephews. Edna L Rhoades FT. WORTH, TEXAS - Edna L. Rhoades, passed away February 27, 1999 in Ft. Worth, Texas. She was bom November 28, 1911 in Mercer County, Ohio, the daughter of Clarence & Christina (Strable) Bcitler. Edna was employed by Storkan’s Barry Cleaners for I? years. She moved from Hastings to Texas in 1972. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Francis in 1942 & Thurman in 1988; sister. Viola Wilson in 1993 of Hastings. Edna is survived by her son, Robert & brother, Floyd of Ft. Worth, Texas; nieces & nephews and Goddaughter, and niece, Funeral Services for Mrs. Allen were held on Wednesday. March 3,1999 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Pastor Geri Litchfield officiated. Interment was in Perry Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital of Charlotte. - Chester W. Neal, age 79. of Hastings, passed away February 26. 1999. He is survived by Friday, his wife, Frances Hastings; & a special friend, Judy Drcnton (Mary) Neal; children. Chester (Alta) Neal II, Vicki (Paul) Gillispie, Linda (Bill) of Middleville. McMaster, Steven (Anna) Foster; several Sandy (Vem) Mosteller & family of grandchildren and great grandchildren. According tG his wishes cremation has taken place. Private graveside services will be held al a later date. Richard D. Beck HASTINGS - Mr. Richard D. Beck, age 65, of Hastings, passed away February 25, 1999 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Beck was bom December 18, 1933 in Kalamo, the son of Emerson & Aleta (Paine) Beck. He attended Bellevue Schools. He was a foreman al Nashville & Middleville Manufacturing Companies; also at Midway Buffing in Hastings and retired in 1998 from Middleville Tool & Die Company. Mr. Beck married Ruth Sherk on August 2, 1958. He was a Member and Governor of the Hartings Moose Lodge #628. He loved antique tractors and camping. Mr. Beck was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Barbara Ryan, Dorothy Walker, Dorene Swan, and Edra Klont; one brother, Glen Beck and son-in- North Carolina. Mr. McDonald was bom in Kent County, Michigan, me son of the late James and Millie Lodds McDonald. Charles was a Army Veteran serving during World War II. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, member of the Waynesville Masonic Lodge #259 AF&AM and the Waynesville Order of the Eastern Star #165. Mr. McDonald is survived by his wife, Donna Galster McDonald; one daughter, Suzanne (David) Hendrix of Waynesville, North Carolina; one son, Kenneth (Teresa) McDonald of Waynesville, North Carolina; six grandchildren, Debra DeYoung of Pennsylvania, Andrea and Richard DeYoung of Michigan, Jamie Kight of McDonald Arrangements were made by DeGraaf Funeral Home. Tennessee, Kyle and Kali of Waynesville, North Carolina; two great grandchildren, Ashley and D.J.; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, March 4, 1999 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Services for Mr. McDonald will be held Friday, March 5. 1999 al 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Chapel of Wells Funeral Home, Waynesville, North Carolina with Reverends Richard H. Finney and Lloyd Fish officiating. An where Masonic Graveside Rile will be conducted by the Waynesville Masonic Lodge #259 AF&AM. The lodge will open at 12:30 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Faith United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 53 Hendricks Street, Waynesville, North Carolina 28786 or Waynesville Order of the Eastern Star #165, 58 White Pine Drive, Waynesville, North Carolina 28786. Arrangements were made by Wells Funeral Home, 296 North Main Street, Waynesville, North Carolina 28786. FLOOR MAINTENANCE This lull-time position includes stripping, waxing and buffing of floors, along with some general housekeeping duties. Hours of wore are from 9:30 p in.-6 00 a m. including rotating weekends and holidays Experience is preferred but not nec­ essary Dental and Medical insurance is available, as well as Vacation and Sick benefits and holiday pay Starting wage is $7 41 per hour. If inter­ ested in joining our team, come Io Thornapple Manor to fill out an application. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE by Mary Warner NORTH CAROLINA Charles Edward McDonald, age 77, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away Monday, March 1. 1999 at the VA Medical Center. Asheville, Eastern Star Service will be held Thursday evening at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery Chester W. Neal HASTINGS WAYNESVILLE, Hastings Twp. to spend $67,560 on paved roads Staff Writer Hastings Charter Township will spend $67,560 to repave roads this summer. About $6,000 more will be spent on gravel road improvements. Part of the expenditure on roads this year was made possible by extra contributions to the township's road fund by Barry County. Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttcnden said the Barry County Board of Commissioners allocated $23,500 to Hastings Township this year, which is $22,500 more than Hastings Charter and other townships in the county usually get. The additional money was made possible by surpluses in the county general fund, wuich tiie commissioners decided to use 10 help the townships with their road pro­ grams. "They know roads arc the number one priority to townships, so they’re helping us out," Cruttcnden said. "We really appreciate it." The additional funds will "make a big dent in our road program," Cruttcnden said. "We’ve been getting a little more behind every year." All the 1999 paving projects, which were approved by the township board at its last meeting, are lop priority projects, she said. "Wc feel real good about our road pro­ Charlton Park Road to Thomapplc T^ike Road, at a cost of $6,000 • A fifth of a mile of Brookfield Drive off Campground Road fix $1,260. • A spur to Sager Road off South Bedford at a cost of $700. • Half a mile of Coals Grove Road around Ixach Lake for $2,900 fbc board will decide this spring which roads will receive gravel. Cruttcnden said. Also at the last board meeting, members approved giving $2,776 to the YMCA to help pay for summer Y programs being used by Hastings Township residents. This is the second year ihe township has provided money to the YMCA. Cruttcnden said 694 Hastings Township residents participated in Y programs in die summer of 1998. Also at the meeting, the board agreed to participate in the county gypsy moth spraying program this coming spring. In the township, Indian Hills subdivision will be sprayed, as well as Charlton Park The park will be paid for by the county. The township will pay for Indian Hills and then bill individual landowners, The cost for spraying has yet to be determined, but could be approximately $7.25 an acre. Cruttcnden said. gram," she said "Wc feel like we're finally going 10 accomplish something." The following resurfacing projects were approved. • A two-mile stretch of Durkee Road from State Road to Coats Grove Road, at a cost of $19,600. Durkee borders Castleton Township, so Castleton must approve an­ other $19,600 to cover half of the cost of the project. • One mile of Chariton Park Road from Center Road to State Road, at a cost of $19,600. • One mile of Chariton Park Road from Sager to M-79, at a cost of $7,000. • 1.08 miles of Sager Road from South Broadway to M-37, at a cost of $3,800. SO U.S. Savings Bonds aren’t tie most eratmg thing in the world Bm woddn't you rather have an investment that's guaranteed to grow? Sure you wodd. • 1.3 miles of Indian Hills from the city limits to the end of the road, at a cost of $6,700. • Nearly a mile of River Road from tGJVING & RECEIVING Yes. jou read it right We meant giving racovfaf. That is what being a nursing assistant is ali about at Thomapplc Manor. For giving excellent, quality care to the residents here, employees receive not only a competitive wage and benefit package, but also valuable friendships with co-workers and residents. However. nursing is not the field for every one. You must have the patience, dependability, and courteous nature that it takes to get the job done - the right way. If you think this could be you. we are offering a training class beginning March 10th and ending on March 25th. Class is not in session on the weekends. and the first 6 days run from 8 am to 4 pm. with the last 5 days being held from 6 30 am to 2:30 pm. Starting rate of pay is S7.8I per hour with medicaVdcntal benefits available, as well as vacation and illness benefits. To apply fur this class, come to Thomapple Manor to fill out an application and schedule an interview before March 4th. THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058 EOE • BUS BIDS • The Board of Education of Delton Kellogg Schools is now accepting sealed bids on two 1999 school buses. Bids should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046 and should be clearly labeled “School Bus Bids.” Bids are due by 10:30 a m. or Thursday, March 11,1999, at which time they will be opened. Specifications avail­ able upon request at the transportation department. law, Paul Danis. Mr. Beck is survived by his wife, Ruth; one daughter, Christine S. Danis of Hastings', one son, Michael D. Beck at home; five grandchildren, Blake, Cliffton, Kim, Allison & Maurice; one Quality health care, from our family to yours. sister, Shirley Langham of Nashville; one brolhr, Emerson B. Beck, Jr. of Hickory Comers; several nieces & nephews and a special nephew, Ralph Ryan. Funeral Services for Mr. Beck were held Monday, March 1, 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home. officiated. Burial was THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Father Charles McCabe in Parmalee Cemetery, Middleville. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. LETTERS to the Editor continued.... ‘Career Day’ was big success 1-800-237-2379 HASTINGS 4 Free Drink Refills MKrSYSIBfOFSOUTHW^MOCAN.NC .25c Corn Refills An Mupandanr Rcenw* of f-Ory fyHami. Inc 810 fryoni SI. • rotomareo MicNgan 49001 • 345 2900 9126 Eon Df A—nu» • ftcHonfl, Mcragan 49063 • 629-5252 Our office is now open to serve you Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Call 945-PHYS today to schedule an appointment and join our growing family. Benefit Community Projects Dear editor: « The students, staff and parents of Hast­ Sponsored by the... HASTINGS KIWANIS CLUB ings Middle School appreciate the many people who loaned their time and energy to our school during our recent “Career Day” activity. Not only did they share expertise in their various professions, wc also experienced the excitement and pride all of them enjoy daily in their vocations. This profound experience for our stu­ dents was sponsored by our own Parent Teacher Organization, which provided countless hours of organization to allow for the great success. Peggy Hcmerling, Marcic Fish and Frankie McCabe toiled endlessly coordinating the whole affair. It truly was a magnificent effort! Mike Spahr. Principal Hastings Middle School (Nrat/est Sauce ArailaMe) SUPPER MEDICAL ASSOCIATES Serving: DeHcous Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Salad, Garlic Bread. Beverage and Dessert R. Troy Carlson, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. • Kathleen Carlson, C.F.N.P. - ALL YOU WAXT TOUT- Serving from 5-7 p.m. • Friday, March 5. 1999 Hastings High School Cafeteria 1003 WEST GIEEN STEEET • SUITE 201A • HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49031 PHONE <U-943-7497(FHYS) • FAX 416-945 0214 Children 10 & under FREE • Other ages ’5.00 each Tickets available: from Kiwanis members or at the Door! I �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 4. 1999 She was preceded in death by her husbands, Donn Brown in October 1955 & Viola R. “VI" Niebauer DELTON - Viola R. "Vi" (Seaver) Niebauer, age 78. of Delton, passed away March 1. 1999 in Naples, Florida. Mrs. Niebauer was l>om September 30, 1920 in Athens, the daughter of Earl & Helen (Gorsuch) Seaver. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1939. She was employed at Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek and retired in 1976. She was married to her first husband. Donn Brown on September 27, 1941, and her second marriage to, Ted Niebauer on February 10, 1960. Mrs. Niebauer was a life member of the Battle Creek Easter Star Chapter, member of Delton V.F.W. Womens Auxiliary, member of the Delton Athletics Boosters. Mrs. Niebauer was an avid bowler and golfer in Battle Creek prior to moving to the Delton area. She loved fishing, cross­ word puzzles and wintering in Naples, Florida. Ted Niebauer in June 1990; sons, Jimm Brown in 1983 and Kun Niebauer in 1986; sister. Phyllis (Seaver) Hoskins in 1995; and brother, Earl "Stub" Seaver in 1991. Mrs. Niebauer is survived by her children. Donn & Sanda Brown of Naples. Florida. Mike & Karen Brown of Naples, Florida, Barbara (Brown) Potter of Battle Creek; stepsons, Ronald Niebauer of Dowling and Gary Niebauer of New York; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren and five step grandchildren. Cremation has taken place at her request. Visitation will be Monday, March 8, 1999 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Memorial Services for Mrs. Niebauer will be held Monday, March 8, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Private interment will be at Prairieville Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Vi Niebauer Memorial Fund or a charity of your choice. WawAip JDapet/le*...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHIRCH ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 am. Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m.; Bible Study Sc Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6 30 p m 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer, Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p m . Sunday Masses 8 00 am. and 11 00 a.m . Confession Saturday 4 00-4 3C p m 8799 Gull Road. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243. 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiration. Minister Rev Mana Barcewskt; Co-Ministcr: Rev Gerre Parker. Time 1015 a m Healing Service; 11 00 a m Celebration CEDAR CREEK BIBLE I edar C reck Rd.. 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Nonon Phone 623 5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worvhip II IX) am . I wrung Service at bODpm . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m ST ANDREW'S INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ing* Church of God Building) 9 a m Holy Communion I st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd Sc 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used al all ven ice* For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David I Hustwick. vicar at 948-9604 St. Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a.m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p m Wednesday activities 7:00 p'm. arc Rainbow* oc J J Bible Quu (ap* 2 through 7 oifirrfgrade). *3d' Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WEUVME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 9 00 a.m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00 am. Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m (or all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6 30 to 8 00 pm. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m . Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m. f’raewill of­ fering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ s Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Furmeriy the Hastings Grace Brethren ChurchI. Powell Rd.. I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor l-.mentus. 945-9224 Sunday s“*»v ices 9 45 a m - Bible Classes ■ lor all ages. 10 40 a m • Morning Worship Thursday. 7.30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith. 5.30 p m Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message”. 945-9 1. 6 30 pm - Bible Study (or all EMMANl EL EPISC OPAL CHURCH \femhei Church of the UbHdWide Anglican Communion ' 315 V. Center Street (corner of S. Bnudwav and W Center) Church Office (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m and 10 am Christian Education 10 a m . Nursery Available at 10 a m . Soup D.nners and Evening Prayer. All Thursdays dunng Lent. b 15 pm (Feb 18. Feb 25. March 4. March 11. March 18. March 25) QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH M-’9 West Pastor Ken Vaught (6I6» 945.9392 Sunday School 10 a in . Wtnship Ham. PO Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9 45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 1100 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 pm Services for Adults. Teens and Children THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett.' Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times arc 8:30 a m . 9 55 a.m. and 11.20 a.*n Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m., Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6 30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubIcy. Pasror Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9 30 a m . Sunday School. 10 45 a.m Morning Worship. Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Warriors (grades K5th). serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6:00 p.m . Youth Fellowship 6 45 pm to 8 30 pm (grades 6­ 12th) Thursday 7-00 pm Prayer Meeting (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Jerry McGovern. Of­ ficiant Sunday afternoon Mass 3 00 p.m - 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For questions call 948­ 9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch - Music; Pas­ tor John Durkin - Youth Sunday School 9 30 a m for children and adults. Morning Worship Service. 11 00 a m . Evening Service 6:00 p.m Wednesday - Family Night 6 00 pm. Aw ana. Jr Sc Sr High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer Thursday A.M. - Women's Bible Study. Thursday PM. - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study Call Church Office for more information 948-8004. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children s min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 (..'oats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring W'hcclchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m.. Church Service 10.30 a m, Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Sunday morning wor­ ship 10 30 a m Nursery provided ST. CYRIL’S C 3THOLIC CHURCH Junior church Youth group Thurs­ Nashville Father Charles Fischer. days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ A minion of St Rose l atholtc Church. Hastings Mass Pastor Saturday Fvenir.g 6 30 p m day night service with live band 7 30 pm For more information call the church office This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches & these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FD.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions'* I IK S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Servrces Bible Classes 10 am, Warship 11 am.. Evening Services 6pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 pm. Peter Wackerman, Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun• 9 45 mi. Sunday School. 10.45 a m. Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m Kid's quizzing. 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m.. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. Mar 7 a 00 Sc 10 45 am Worship. 9.30 Sunday School (all ages) Thurs­ day. Mar. 4- 4:00 p.m Children's Choir. 4 45 p.m. Youth Ensemble. 7 00 p m Adult Choir. Adult Bapt Prep., 7:00 p.m. Adult Catch.; 7:00 pm Teen AA/NA Saturday. March b 9 30 a m. First Communion; 8 00 pm. NA Monday. Mai 8 7 00 pm Women of Faith. Stew Comm Tuesday, Mar 9- 7:00 p.m Steph S S . 7 30 p m OA Wednes­ day. Mar 10 10 00 a.m. Word­ watchers. 6 00 p.m Supper. 7:00 p.m Vespers. Adult Choir HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rcchelle Kreykes, Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator m all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 al 10 30 a m SUNDAYS 9 30 a m Sunday School. 10:30 a m. Coffee Fellowship. 11 00 a m Worship Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade WEDNESDAYS 4 30 pm Pio­ neer Clubs THURSDAYS 12:00 p.m Lenten Lunches ■ will con­ tinue on Thursday thru March 25th, 12:30 p.m Worship Tuesday. March 9 - 12 00 - Hi-Nooncn Potluck Program. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noahs Ark PreSchool Thursday. March 4 9 30 a m Circle »2 • Lounge. 6 45 p m Praise Team Saturday. March 6 11 00 a m Memorial Service for Cedric Morey at W'ren Funeral Home Sunday. March 7 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service. 9:20 am Childrens Worship for pre-schoolers through 2nd graders - Christian lid Office. 10 00 am Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10 10 am Sunday School for all ages. 11.20 am Contemporary Worship Service. 11 40 a m Chil­ dren's Worship for pre-schoolers through 2nd graders - Chnstian Ed Office The 9 00 Sen ice is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220 Nurs­ ery is provided dunng both Ser­ vices Monday. March 8 ”30 p in Session meets Tuesday. March 9 6 15 am Men's Bible Study at the YMCA Office. 9 30 a m Women's Bible Study Wednesday. March 10 6 00 pm Church Night Supper, 6 30 p m Handchimes. 6 45 pm Children's Time. 6 45 pm "Our Lord's Pas­ sion in ihe Gospel of Matthew” • Lounge. 6 45 p in "Gospel of John" • Dining Room. 7 00 p ni Clianccl Choir Varsal C. Fales DELTON - Varsal C. Fates, age 83, of Dclion, passed away March 2, 1999 at home. Mr. Fates was bom January 1. 1916 in Wayland, the son of John & Ella Kay (Morris) Fales. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1934. He was employed at Menasha Corporation from 1938 until his retirement in 1978. Mr. Fates married Donthy M. Branch on September 22, 1951 at the Battle Creek Congregational Church. He was a member of the Michigan Fiddlers Hall of Fame, he was Past President of the Michigan Fiddlers Association. Mr. Fales loved music, fiddling, farming, hunting and Jamborees. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters. Hazel Steele & Crystal Livingston; brother, Willard Fales. Mr. Fates is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Donna Jean & Duane Minshall of Plainwell, Robert & Edna Fales of Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Leon & Cathy Fales of Gobles, Luella & Bill Bromley of Hickory Comers, Marie & Robert Milter, Jr. of Union City, Frank Helms of Delton, Gordon & Karen Helms of Delton; numerous grandchildren and great and great great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, March 4, 1999 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Services for Mr. Fales will be held Friday, March 5, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Bowman of the Orangeville Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Fiddlers Association, send to: Marie Ailerding 4792 East State Road, Hastings, M:<higan 49058. HASTINGS - Mrs. Kathryn M. Stamm, age 81, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, February 24,1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Stamm was bom on December 30. 1917 in Chester Township, Eaton County, Claude & Florence She was raised in Eaton County and attended Eaton County rural schools, graduating from Charlotte High School. She married Robert K. Stamm on November 27, 1938 and he passed away October 21, 1979. They moved to .’he Hastings area in 1948 from Kalamo. Mrs. former Stamm was employed at »ne Hastings Alumimm Predicts Company for about 20 years and also she helped her husband in dairy farming for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, member, Past President and “Woman of the Year” of United Methodist Women, Goodwill Class of the Church, member & Past Chairman Women’s Church Circle, Sunday school & Bible school Superintendent of Church Hospice teacher. Education, volunteer, 4-H leader, member Co­ operative Extension Women’s Group, Tutored English as a second language, and member Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club. She was an avid reader. She enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, sewing, needlepoint, and going to auction sales with her husband. Mrs. Stamm dearly loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, nieces, sister, nephews and their children. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Margaret Augustine; brother, Gaylord Burkett; daughter-in-law. Midge Snodgrass; three nieces & two nephews. Mrs. Stamm is survived by her son. Daryl Stamm of Elkhardt, Indiana; three daughters, Annetta (Neal) Dingman of Hastings, Patricia (Gordon) Endsley of Hastings, and Vandy Stamm of Hastings; nine grandchildren, Diana (Mike) Karpinski, Gail Eaton, Dennis Eaton, Tina (Dave) Echelbarger, Jon (Lorie) Stamm. Wade (Anne) Endsley, Boyd (Lydia) Endsley. Eric Endsley, and Kara (Jason) Griffith; eleven great grandchildren, Erik & Kyle Karpinski, Tyler & Allison Kathryn Eaton. Gregory & Anne Marie Echelbarger, Robert & Joshua Endsley, Steven, Kathryn, & Matthew Endsley; two brothers. Robert (Fem) Burkett of Bellevue, and Holland (Isabel) Burketi of Bellevue; two brolhers-in-law, Hany Augustine of Bellevue, and Kermit (Martha) Stamm of Howell; sister-in-law, Jony (Gaylord) Burkett of Eaton Rapids. Funeral Services for Mrs. Stamm were held Sunday. February 28, 1999 at Hastings First United Methodist Church. Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Mr. Fred E. Smith, age 58, of Hastings, passed away Monday, March I, 1999 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mr. Smith was bom August 27, 1940 in Hastings, the son of Loy & Marguerite (Benner) Smith. He was raised in the Battle Creek area and attended schools there. He married Loma A. Morgan on October 16, 1959. They have lived in the Hastings area since 1974. Mr. Smith was in road construction for the Thomas-McCully Company. RiethRiley Company and did well drilling for Smith & Sons Well Drilling Company. He was a member of the Teamster’s Union, member Operating Engineers #324 and a former Moose member. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his father, son, Fred E. “Peanut" Smith in 1998; and brother. Bill Smith in 1958. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Loma; daughter, Lou Ann (Bill) Rentz of Delton; three sons, Ron (Deb) Smith of Nashville, Jeff Smith of Adrian, and Scon (Betty) Smith of Hastings; ten grandchildren; mother. Marguerite Smith of Hastings; three sisters, Barbara Leach. Kathryn M. Stamm the daughter of (Griffith) Burkett. Fred E. Smith by Wren Ruth Reid, and Helen Walsh all of Hastings. Visitation will be Thursday, March 4, 1999 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. HASTINGS - Mr. Cedric S. Morey, age 90, of Hastings, passed away Monday. February 8, 1999 at Thomapplc Manor. in Mr. Morey was bom on April 4. 1908 Union City, Michigan, the son of Cedric & Mabel (Smith) Morey. Mr. Morey was raised in Chicago and Battle Creek. He graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1926 and went on to attend the University of Michigan receiving his electrical engineering degree in 1931. He married Idabelle Y. "Dee" Ycrger on November 25, 1937 in Battle Creek sid she preceded him in death on September 25, 1997. Mr. Morey moved to Hastings in 1938 from Battle Creek. He was employed as a power arxi lighting engineer for the Hastings Division of the Consumers Power Company from 1938 until February 1942 when he the joined Hastings Company 'js a special engineer, he became a Purchasing Agent, and retired as Director of Purchases in 1973. Working for the betterment of his community was a long-standing interest. He was a member of many boards in the Manufacturing city of Hastings including the Chamber of Commerce and the Youth Council. He was Chairman of the Community Chest and in 1964 served as President of Hastings Rotary Club. He was elected alderman from the Hastings fourth ward and was a Funeral Services for Mr. Smith will be Friday, March 5, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Russell A. Sarver officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the member of tbeCjty Council for fourteen years before becoming Mayor in September 1971. In December 1975 he resigned as Mayor in order to have lime io American Lung Association. grade mathematics teacher. Mr. Morey enjoyed many outdoor activities including hunting, fishing and travel with his wife. Dee, who had retired in 1973 from her position as a seventh Bradley James Lapham golf. He joined the Hastings Country Club in July 1940 and played golf well into his Bradley James Lapham, infant son of Eric & Becky (Thalmann) Lapham, bom eighties. He was a member of the First Friday, February 26, Friday, February 1999, passed away 26, 1999 in Grand Rapids. Bradley is survived by his parents, Eric Presbyterian Church. Mr. Morey was also preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Morey is survived by his daughter. & Becky (Thalmann) Lapham; maternal grandparents, Vem & Betty Thalmann of Delton; paternal grandparents. Jerry & Mary Klatt of Brookline (Boston) Massachusetts; granddaughter, Laura (Andy) Fine of San Francisco, California; and sister-in-law, Leola "Lee" (John) Alice Libbrecht of Marshall and Lee Lapham of Orlando, Florida; maternal great grandmother, Mabel Pidd of Hawley of Troy, Michigan. Visitation for Mr. Morey Stockbridge, Michigan; paternal great grandmother, Mary Taylor of Marshall; aunts & uncles, Beth & Rick Herington of until funeral time at the funeral home. Memorial Services for Mr. Morey will beheld Saturday, March 6, 1999 at 11:30 will be Saturday, March 6, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. Delton, Dan Thalmann of Richland, Betsy & Patrick Leavell of Cadillac, Don & Jina a.m. at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverends G. Kent Keller and Willard H. Thalmann of Orlando. Florida, Dena & John Talbert of Marshall, Susan (Libbrecht) Mains of Marshall. Tonya & John Norton of Battle Creek. Curtis officiating. Burial will be Funeral Services for Bradley James Lapharn were held Tuesday, March 2, 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Julie Carey of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hillsdale officiated. Arrangements were made by Williams in Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rotary Foundation, Barry Community Foundation, Hastings Public Library or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Funeral Home in Delton. Gilbert M. Endsley Beatrice “Bea" E. Murphy ELLENTON, Beatrice "Bea" E. FLORIDA - Mrs. Murphy, age 82, of Ellenton, Florida, and formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at Suncoast Manor Nursing Center, Bradenton, Florida. Mrs. Murphy was bom in Hastings, she moved to Ellenton, from Hastings in 1979. She retired after 27 years of being a organ & piano teacher. Mrs. Murphy was affiliated with the Family Altar Church. Mrs. Murphy is survived by a sister, Mrs. Dale (Irene) Cote of Delton; nieces and nephews. Memorial Services for Mrs. Murphy will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 1999 at Friendship Hall, Colony Cove West, Ellenton, Florida. Burial will be in Hastings Township Cemetery, Hastings. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Ellenton Funeral Home & Crematory. More Obituaries, page 5 GRAND LEDGE - Gilbert M. Endsley, the son of G. Sherman and Anna (Fry) Endsley was bom October 18. 1908 on a farm east of Hastings passed away February 27, 1999 in Lansing. He attended the Martin School in Barry County and spent many years working on the farm. Gilbert moved, with his mother, to Hastings in 1932. He married Esther Fox of Freeport July 7, 1934. They then moved to Lansing where he was employed by the Howletts, a John Deere Plow Company. He worked for John Deere dealers in Lansing. Grand Ledge and Charlotte retiring from Tractor Supply in 1972. Mr. Endsley is survived by his wife of 64 years, Esther. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister. Frances who died in infancy and six brothers. Ford, Ralph. Orton, Gordon, Lloyd and Cecil. Mr. Endsley will then lie-in-state at the Wren Funeral Home. Hastings where funeral services were held Wednesday, March 3, 1999. Interment followed at the Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Pastor Douglas Reichenbach of the Hope Church of the Brethem officiated. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 4 1999 - Page 7 lake Odessa N€UJS World Day of Prayer services w ill be held in Ionia at the Presbyterian Church Fnday alter noon at 1:30 pm. This is one of four annual events sponsored by Church Women United. The Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society will meet at 7:30 p.m Thursday. March 11. at Lake Manor The speaker will be Bette Maklcy. whose parents. Hollis and Ethelyn Chase, built the Lake Theater. Her topic will be the history of the movie houses in Lake Odessa. Some souvenirs of the Lake years are on display at the Depot'Museum from the February “Dinner at the Depot." The February Bugles arrived in mail boxes of members last week On Saturday. March 13. the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at the Depot. Museum. The speaker will be Shirley Hodges, with her program post­ poned from an earlier month. The topic will be “What’s in a Name?" Koeplingers mark 35th anniversary Ray and Beth Kocplingcr of Middleville, observed 35 years of marnagc on Feb. I, 1999 Children of the couple arc Mr. and Mrs. Anthony (Patsy) Kocplingcr of Gardner. Kansas, Marilyn Weeks of Grandville and Mr. and Mrs. John (Missy) Schoonvcld of Hopkins. Ray and Beth have four grand children. Jcni. Kinsy. Jessica and Nicholas. Brodbecks to observe golden anniversary The children of Bill and Margaret Brod­ beck cordially invite all friends and family to an open house in honor of their 50 years of marnagc. The party will be Saturday, March 6th from 2 to 5 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church on Vcltc Road, Woodland. That is the same church and same date of their wedding 50 years ago. The children are Naomi and Roger Wil­ son, Esther McDiarmid, Peter Brodbeck. Philip and Dawn Brodbeck, Mary Lou and John Schmitt, Jacob and Freda Brodbeck, Abraham and Kectsic Brodbeck. There arc 17 grandchildren. family and friends to send a card to help make this a special day. Hermenitts to mark 50th anniversary Kenneth and Bessie (Like) Hcrmcnitt of Orangeville were married March I, 1949 at the Plainwell Baptist Church, Plainwell, Michigan. They arc the parents of seven children, 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Their children will host an open house in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, March 6, 1999 at the Orangeville Fire Hall, Orangeville, Michigan, between 3 and 6 p.m. Family and friends are invited to stop by and join in the celebration. Helen Schantz (center) models the commemorative T-shirt at her party Mrs. Schantz marks her 100th birthday Helen Schantz, a long time Hastings res­ ident. celebrated her 100th birthday Feb. 26. Mrs. Schantz has been the center of attention at several recent parties. She was bom Feb. 26, 1899, iA Mon- ■ rocvillc. Ind. She came here with her hus­ band, Marshall L. Schantz in 1930. Mr. Schantz passed away in 1983. For the past year and a half. Mrs. Schantz has resided at Clark Retirement Communi­ ty in Grand Rapids, enjoying good health, a delightful sense of humor and a sharp mem­ ory - on which her daughters often rely Mrs. Schantz still enjoys seeing many of her Hastings friends and neighbors She was the sole 100-ycar-old when the Clark Home celebrated its residents' February birthdays. Other Hastings residents cele­ brating in February were Theodore Knopf and Georgia Jarman. On Feb. 21,42 family members gathered in Grand Rapids, all wearing commemora­ tive T-shirts designed by her grandson. Dictnck Struble. The shirts bore a likeness of her today and another of her at age 12 along with her family’s wishes for a happy day. Family members include Mrs. Schantz' two daughters, Dorothy M. Guthrcy of Wyoming. Ml, and M. Loraine Strubl.- of Rochester Hills, Ml; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren Reed-Brown to wed May 22 Mr and Mrs David Lee Recd of Mid­ dleville would like to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Deanna Lee Reed, to Charles Christopher Brown, son of Mr. Richard Brown of Ada. and Mrs. Alice Smith of Caledonia. Deanna is a 1994 Thornapple-Kcllogg graduate and a 1998 Michigan State Uni­ versity graduate with a degree tn business hospitality She is currently employed at the Northland Inn and Executive Conference Center in Minneapolis. Minn. Chuck is a 1993 Thornapple-Kcllogg graduate and a 1998 Michigan State Uni­ versity graduate with a degree in business hospitality. He is currently employed by ARAMARK at the University of Minneso­ Principal O'Mara congratulates Allison Eavey with her mother near her and her father Dr. Alan Eavey just out of the picture. Several members of United Methodist churches of Hastings. Woodland and Lake Odessa attended a Saturday training session and the Lansing District annual meeting at Trinity United Methodist Church on St. Joseph Highway cast of Grand Ledge. The bell choir of Central United Methodist Church, under the direction of Mrs. Robert (Ginny) Kruiscnga, provided music at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church on M-50 west Sunday evening. The Women’s Fellowship will hold its next meeting Wednesday. March 10, in the Congregational Church Dimng Hall. The program will have a historical emphasis. The showroom of the former G & W building is filled with lawn mowers and garden tractors. It appears a new dealer is getting ready to open for business. The February meeting of the Genealogi­ cal Society featured Michael Hook of Hast­ ings as speaker. His topic was “Abraham Lincoln During the Springfield Years ’’ He narrated as he showed dozens of slides. His program conclutffetf with a series of Lincoln Lancasters to mark 50th anniversary Don and Myrna Lancaster of Hastings will mark their 50th anniversary on Fnday, March 5, while vacationing in Hawaii with friends. Tbeir children and grandchildren invite Dr. and Mrs. A. L. VanZyl arc happy grandparents of their I Oth grandchild Samuel Gerrit VanZyl. bom to son Craig and his wife. Angie. The 50th anniversary observance for Willard and Mai^arct Brodbeck of Saddle­ bag Lake Road is to be on Saturday, March 6, at Zion Lutheran Church. The home of Ron and Christine Cunning­ ham on Washington Boulevard has been sold to Joe Wortlcy and wife. The Charles Baldwin home on Lakeview Dnve has been sold to Jean Edgcl, accord­ ing to the real estate supplement to the Sen­ tinel. pictures with the music from "Battle Hymn of the Republic’’ as background. Subscribers of Midwest Living Magazine Michelle Palmatier is given a handshake by her high school principal, O’Mara, as her mother Suk beams. Father Scott Palmatier just missed the camera's angle. The Palmatiers live on Tasker Road just outside Lake Odessa. received an added bonus with their spring issue. A thick glossy supplement on Michi­ gan travel was included. It has excellent photography and text on lighthouses, cele­ brations. autumn splendor, theater produc­ tions, the beaches, winter getaways, golf courses, ski resorts and snowmobile trails, along with a calendar of events and travel guides. •’ ’ At the February’ meeting of the Lake­ wood School Board, Principal Mike “ LEGAL NOTICES O’Mara presented awards to many students ‘Great Decisions’ series starts soon Two courses offered at the Fehsenfeld Center of Kellogg Community College may be of interest to local residents interested in world affairs or in travel. In cooperation with the local American Association of University Women, who have sponsored the “Great Decisions” dis­ cussion group annually for 20 years, Kel­ logg's Institute for Learning in Retirement offers an eight-week scries on the 1999 top­ ics in the Great Decisions briefing book. Discussions will be held on Wednesdays, beginning March 10, with a brown bag lunch al noon and finishing at 2:30 or 3 p.m. Participants will read each chapter before the class meeting. AAUW members have received their books, and three more arc available for purchase now, at $12 plus $1 shipping, from Eileen Oehler, 945-5093. KCC will have more books available by or before the first meeting. A 30-minute video of the public televi­ sion programs on the eight topics also will be shown, one at each session. This year’s topics arc; The Information Age: Is Diplomacy Dead? Global Finance in Crisis: America’s Pocketbook in Peril? Japan: Meltdown of a Miracle? American who had been nominated by their instruc­ tors. March has brought us another Blue Moon month with full moons on March 2 and 31. Diplomacy: Time for a Revolution? Pipeline Poker: High Stakes in Central Asia; America and Its Allies: Who Leads, Who Pays? Latin America: Trouble on Our Doorstep? The U.S. and UN: New Rules, New Game? Speakers on the PBS tapes include national leaders like Mike McCurry. Robert Rubin. Newt Gmgnch, Daniel Ycrgin and David Welch. The travel film series will be held on Mondays from I to 3 p.m. at the Fehsenfeld Center, beginning March 8. Films being shown are some shown this year or in recent years at the Kiwanis travel film scries by photographers John Holod, Robin Williams and Dale Johnson. Czech/Slovakia is scheduled for March 8: (St.) Paul's Jour­ neys on March 15; Grand Canyon National Park by Dale Johnson (shown here Friday. Feb. 1and the shorter Sistine Chapel, brought from a visit to Rome, both on March 22; Lewis and Clark. March 29; and Israel on April 12 after spring vacation. Course tuition of $10 is payable at Fehsenfeld Center, as is membership in ILR STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY JUDICIAL DISTRICT BARRY JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 220 W. Court Street, Hasting*. Ml 49058 948-4814 ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLIC ATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION Caaa No. 99-bO-DM Plaintiff Zachery Scott 603 W High Street Hastings Ml 49058 v Defendant Kimberly Gail Scott Plaintiff s Attorney In pro per IT IS ORDERED: You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to dissolve the marriage between Zachery Scott and yourself You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before March 11. 1999 If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be en­ tered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed m this case A copy of thts order shall be published once each week m The Hastings Banner tor three con­ secutive weeks, and proof of publication Shan be Wed in this court Zachery Scott shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse at 220 W State Street. Hastings. Ml 49053 for three continuous weeks and shall file proof of posting in this court A copy of this order shall be sent to Kimberly G Scott at the last known address by registered mail, return receipt requested, before the last week of posting and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court Dated 2/5/99 Judge James H Fisher (3-4) at $10 a year. The Revue The Vermontville Theatrical Group Presents... OKLAHOMA! Music by Richard Rodgers: Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Based on the Play “Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs March 5, 6, 12, 13 at 7:00 p.m. March 7, 13, 14 at 2:00 p.m. Adults $8.00 * Senior Citizens $7.00 * Children 12 & Under $5.00 Advance Tickets Call 616-367-4455 ta. A May 22. 1999 wedding is being planned in Middleville. Mich Tickets may be available at the door Patron members please call to reserve seat | I Performance at the Vermontville Opera House �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 4. 1999 Wear ‘raincoat’ LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in the conditions ol a mortgage made by CARL MEHER a married man to WMC MORTGAGE CORP a California corporation PO Box 54089 Los Angeles CA 90054 dated July 29 1997 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on Septem­ ber 8 1997 in Document Number 1001296 Said mortgage was assigned to BANKERS TRUST CO OF CALIFORNIA, as Trustee by mesne as­ signments dated October 7. 1997 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on Au­ gust 24 1998 m Document Number 1016929 By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mort­ gage due and payable forthwith At the date ol this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest, at the rate ol 11 4900% per annum on said mortgage the sum Of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN and 63/100 DOLLARS ($46.215 63) Nc suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses. including attorney s fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at pubic vendue to the high­ est bidder at the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings on Thursday. April 8 1999, at 1 00 p m . local time Pursuant to Pubic Act No 104. Pubic Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240 (3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sate unless determined abandoned m ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redempt'-jo period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated m the Township of Castleton, County of Barry Stale of Mchtgan. and more fully described as A PARCEL IN THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 36. T3N R7W DESCRIBED AS BEGIN NING AT A POINT IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY THAT IS 809 5 FT E OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 36. THENCE NORTH 225 FT THENCE W 146 FT THENCE N TO MICHIGAN CEN­ TRAL RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID RAILWAY TO A POINT DUE N OF A POINT 934 5 FT E OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 36. THENCE S TO THE E & V 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 36. THLNCE W 125 FT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING BANKERS TRUST CO OF CALIFORNIA, as Trustee Assignee of Mortgagee Dated February 23. 1999 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue N W Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (3-25) U IZ ISk. 1^1 ■> Tax and Aoci-unting Services NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Pamela A DeMaagd. a single woman (original mort­ gagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services Inc A Michigan Corporation Mortgagee dated Febru­ ary 19 1998. and recorded on February 27. 1998 m Document #1008161 Barry bounty Records Michigan and was assigned tv mesne assign­ ments to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated December 23 1998 which was recorded on February 2 999 in Document #1024630 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-NINE TK USAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE and 40/100 dollars ($79,429 40) including interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 100 p m . on April 1 1999 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Barry County Michigan and are described as Lot 22 of Middleville Downs Addition No 1 to the Village of Middleville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 4 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale Dated February 18. 1999 Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #98065594 PROPERTY ADDRESS 302 Stadium Dr Middlewile Ml 49333 (3/18) Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING February 24. 1999 - 5:00 p.m. Cai' to order and Pledge to the Flag Adams. Woods. Forster Tonkin Albert and 4 citizens present Interviewed 3 '-andidates for Building Inspector/Zomng Administrator Approved agenda refond on electrical permit for Simon Electric, charge lor fire run tor grass fire due to gross negligence new fumace/air condi­ tioner for hail, change m FOIA lee schedule thank you to County Commissioners lor extra road money this year Adjournment at 6 52 p m Sylvia W Forster Clerk Attested to by Patnefa Albert Supervisor . (3-4) Don’t Leave the Comfort of Your Home to Have Your Taxes Done This Year Ken Brjun«chnexler. MSA (616)623-6910 LiiNd'met net Age irrelevant Dear Ann Landers: You asked your readers for their views on older women marrying younger men and vice versa. I was married for 28 years to a man my own age. He divorced me and married a woman who was younger than our children. Since then. I have dated men of all ages. The older men ’ went out with seemed to have no sense x>f humor and very little passion for lift. Many wanted a nurse for their old age and treated me like a dumb blonde I am now dating a man who is 10 years younger than I am. He is confident and sure of himself. He is not controlling, jealous or condescending. Wc can be silly and laugh a lot. and wc can also engage in serious dis­ cussions. Some of my friends assumed the only thing wc had in common was sex. Oth­ ers told me to be careful because younger guys are usually looking for a mother fig­ ure. Nevertheless, anyone who has spent time with us can sec that wc are well suited to one another. We share the same values and have simi­ lar interests. Whether or not anything will come of this. I don’t know, but I enjoy his company and think the world of him. With a relationship as solid as ours, age is irrcvclant. - “Older Woman" Out East. Dear W'oman: A few years ago. I wrote a book, and one of the chapter titles was "Age Is Only a Number. Baby!” I believed it then, and I believe it now. Some men arc old at 25; others arc young at 65. It's what goes on between the eyebrows and the hairline and not farther down. Here's more on the sub­ ject: May-December Dear Ann Landers: I am a 24-ycar-old divorcee and have been dating a 63-yearold widower for the last seven months. He is not a millionaire, nor is he famous, but he has something that is almost impossible to find in men my age these days. I'm talking about integrity, maturity and a sense of re­ sponsibility. Best of all, he is a gentleman and knows how to treat a woman. This man was not looking for a trophy girlfriend. He is very much into physical fitness and wanted a woman who shared his enthusiasm for scuba diving, weightlifting, running, motorcycling*and dancing. Both his family and mine have been supportive of our relationship. My parents saw me leave an abusive marriage, and his children know how much he suffered when his wife of 38 years died after a long illness. They ' up being his caretaker and possibly a young widow, but 1 am perfectly willing to take that risk. - May-December Magic. Dear Magic: This could work because your eyes arc wide open and you under­ stand the risks. 1 wish you all the best. Here’s one more on the subject. Ageless love CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINC Sake is hereby given ihal ihe Hittings Zoning Bond of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. March 16. 1999 al 7:00 p.m. in Ihe City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make determination on a request by Audrey R. Renner. 1320 Ridgewood Drive. Hastings. Michigan (see map below). Legal description of said property is: Situated tn the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. Lot 8 of the Cook Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recoded tn Uber 5 of plats on page 32. Contrary to City Ordinartce Section 9O-264(2Mb) of the city of Hastings code of Ordinances, this variance, if granted, will allow construction of an addition to a structure doser to the east side yard lot line than specified in the Ordinance. Written comments will be received on the above request al Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as staled above. The City will provide necessity reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Cleri. (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Even! G. Manshum Citv Clerk (named woman Together, they plotted and executed the murder of the woman s hus­ band. Stella’s husband is still in prison. Stella died after enduring years of grief The second daughter. “Honcnse." mar­ ried a young businessman. During his midlife crisis, he fell in love with another woman and deserted Honcnse and their five children, along with his elderly mother, who lived with them. Grieving over the breakup of the family, his mother and youngest son died. I married the youngest daughter. “Grace,” when she was 14 and I was 46. I was concerned about our age difference and suggested she pick a younger suitor. Taking this as a mark of good character, she said. “Let’s proceed.” Wc have been married for 47 years and have two sons. I am now 93. Grace is 71. and vt arc still dancing. I bless the day wc met. - H.B. in Salem. Orc. Custody fight Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I havt been married for 12 years and arc un­ able to have children. A year ago. my niece. “Ni:olc,” became pregnant by her boyfi’end. who then left her She was 18. He was 20. When her boyfriend walked out, my hus­ band and I offered to adopt the baby. Nicole said she wanted to put the experience be­ hind her and agreed to the adoption. The papers were signed. Wc live in another city, so wc invited Nicole to move in with us un­ til the baby was bom. I accompanied her to the obstetrician during her pregnancy, and my husband and I were with her when she gave birth to her son. Two days ago, Nicole’s mother (my sis­ ter) called to say Nicole wants the baby back. It seems she and the ex-boyfriend have settled their differences and are going to be married. My sister matter-of-factly described the previous breakup as a “mis­ understanding” and said the kids wanted to raise their son. Ann, there are no words to describe how wc feel. Wc want to retain custody of our son, but wc don’t want to put him through a long and protracted custody battle. Do you have any advice? Wc arc - Living a Night­ mare in New York State. Dear N.Y.: Check with a lawyer, and learn what your chances arc of winning custody. If it is likely that you will lose the child, give him up willingly and avoid an ugly court fight that could drag on for years and create wounds that may never heal. I just want us to be happy. I realize if wc stay together. I may wind SHATTERS 1998 Tax Return Preparation At Home Service Ron landers Dear Ann Landers: A family in Michi­ gan had three daughters. The youngest, “Stella," married a wealthy man her own age. After a few years, he fell in love with a LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ernest L Pod and Rytha M Poll, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Norwest Mortgage Inc . A California Corporation. Mortgagee dated December 6.1996, and recorded on December 18.1996 in Liber 681. on Page 333. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 68/100 dollars (S83.871 68/ including interest at 8 250% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statue m such rase made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby giver, that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of th »m. at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on March 25. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23. Town 4 North Range 9 West described as Beginning at the North 1/4 comer of said Section thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 34b 00 feet along the East line of said North­ west 1/4. thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 396 00 feet thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 320 00 feet thence North 90 de­ grees 00 minutes West 300 00 feet thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 666 57 feet thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds East 696 00 feet along the North line of said Section to the place of beginning Subject to Highway Right of Way tor Buehler Road The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated February 11. 1999 Nonwest Mortgage Inc FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott 4 Trott PC Attorneys for Norwes: Mortgage inc 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 F4e #97086092 (3/11) i BOY, Zachary James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 18, 1999 at 7:51 p.m. to Barry and Heather Gibson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 23 inches long. BOY- Devin Michael, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 14. 1999 at 10:14 p.m. to Jack­ ie and Greg Mantegra of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. I oz. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Danielle May, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 16, 1999 at 1:36 a.m. to Holly and Dan Rose Jr. of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Austin Joseph Scott, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 13. 1999 at 10 a.m. to Bri­ an Smith and Amber Snyder of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Bailey Ann. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Feb. 12. 1999 at 3:18 a.m. to John and Tabitha Yonkers of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. BOY, Brendon D’Shawn bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 10, 1999 at 7:44 p.m. to Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have been married for 18 years. Wc have two fine children. Five years ago. my hus­ band had an affair I was devastated w hen I learned about it, but I did forgive him. He promised never to sec the woman again, and he has kept his word. Here’s the problem. Ann The woman has kept in close touch with my in-laws for the past five years My mother-in-law is well aware that this is very upsetting to me, but she continues to be fncndly w ith the wouldbe home wrecker Even my husband has asked his mother to stop seeing '.he woman, but she continues to be chummy. Wc moved from Florida partly to get away from this unpleasant situation, and believe it or not. this woman had the gall to move to this same small tow n My nerves are completely shot, and I am beginning to develop health problems over this. Can you help me? - Hurt in Alabama. Dear Alabama: You cannot do anything about that woman, but you can do some­ thing about yourself. Get some counseling at once. I’ve often said. “Nobody can take advantage of you w ithout your permission.” and the same goes for “torturing." You must put on an emotional raincoat and let what­ ever comes your way slide off. As for your mother-in-law. you have no right to dictate to her who she should so­ cialize with, so again, dear, put on that rain­ coat. Meanwhile, your doctor can give you something to settle your nerves. Self mutilation Dear Ann Landers: My best friend is slitting her wrists. I know she doesn’t want to end her life, but whenever she has a bad day at school or problems at home, she cuts herself. The last time she did this. I threat­ ened to tell her parents, but she pleaded with me to keep quiet and promised that she would never do it again. Wc are both 14. She is my best friend, and I want her to be happy and healthy. What can 1 do to help her? - Just Me in Philadel­ phia Dear Philadelphia: You must insist that your fnend get some counseling at once. She should see the school nurse, the family doctor or her favorite teacher. Self-mutila­ tion is a serious problem and requires im­ mediate attention. Don’t delay, and don't let her talk you out of it. When planning a wedding. who pays for what? Who stands where? "The Ann Lan­ ders Guide for Brides " has all the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling! to Brides, c/a Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4.55). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate page at wwn.creators.com. Copy right 1999 Creators Sy ndicate, Inc. Patricia Ochoa and Jeff Barkhuff of Way­ land. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Aaron Elvis, born at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Feb. 19. 1999 at 4:17 p.m. to Amy and Brian Gibson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 3/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Andrew Michael Mickinley. born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 19, 1999 at 5:26 p.m to Russell and Tennille Anderson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Mary Ann. born at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Feb. 20. 1999 at 9:10 a.m. to Pamela and Mark Cooley of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY. Dylan James, born at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 19. 1999 at 6:36 p.m to William Anders Sr and Arnie Jahnke of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inch­ es long. NOTICE BUILDINGS & GROUNDS SUPERVISOR Barry County is accepting applications for a Building & Grounds Supervisor lo supervise a staff engaged in the cleaning and maintenance of County buildings and grounds, including maintenance & repair of all mechanical systems and related projects. Qualified candidates must have a high school degree or equivalent with advanced skills in electrical, plumbing and possess a valid Michigan driver's license. Competitive wage & benefits package. To obtain an application and position description, contact Barry County Administration. 3rd Floor Courthouse. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. 616­ 948-4891. Application deadline is March 19. 1999. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 4 1999 - Page 9 Downs on Section No. 9. William Hoxie on From Timo to Time... Castleton Township and more settlers and married Alice Hall. In 1846. he returned to Michigan with his wife and settled down on the farm on Sec­ tion 15. The farm w-as not improved. He built a comfortable log house dunng the fall and in the following spring ‘.'e built a bam By degrees he was able to clear field after field and his farm became a most produc­ By Joyce F. Weinbrccht At the close of 1837. 14 of the 16 town­ ships of Barry County had one or more set­ tlers. As we noted before. 67 land purchases had been made. Again, wc note that some of these were land speculators who bought up the land with the intent of reselling it. It was also noted that many earlier settlers were “mill" men knowing that with settle­ ment. came the need to saw logs into fram­ ing lumber and the need for gnst mills to grind feed for animals and Hour for human consumption. The census for 1840 shows that the pop­ ulation of Barry County was 1,078. The people were very short of cash money and supplies were very short. There were very few frame houses in either Allegan or Bar­ ry County Hastings had been determined as the county scat of Barry County about six years before this, hut there were only four or five log cabins and one frame house in the village at that time. Settlers and set­ tlements were scattered far apart, centered around areas where a saw mill could be operated, as labors and tradesmen settled near the mills There were many Indians in both Allegan and Barry County, a count was difficult to obtain as they moved from place to place often. In the next 10 years there was a slow increase in settlers coming into the area. By 1842. there were settlers in all of the town­ ships of Barry County. By the end of 1850. there were 5.072 settlers in Barry County, about five times that of 1840. There was also a change in the types of housing in Barry County, with log cabins giving way to frame houses as saw mills dotted the county. The number of driven water wells and windmills increased and orchards began to dot the country* side. Roads too. began to be improved, with each tow nship taking care of building the roads within its boundaries. By 1860. Barry County had a population on the census of 13.858. The political coun­ tenance of the United States began to change in I860 as clouds of an impending Civil War appeared or. the horizon of the country. Michigan and Barry County would have an intensely important part in this event. Castleton Tov.nship was growing along w ith the rest of the county. Several more pioneers of note included Isaac E. Everts. Section No. 5. and LB. Riggs of Niagara County. N.Y.. who purchased 82 acres on Section No. 5 in 1843. where he made his home until his death. This farm was later occupied by his son-in-law D. H. Hager. William Cross came to Michigan in 1834. but didn’t come to Castleton Town­ ship until 1842. He was from Saratoga. N.Y. He purchased 160 acres of land on Section No. 15. He settled on half of the acreage and built a log house. He planted an orchard among ihe stumps and logs. The orchard grew well and produced well. William Cross died in 1860 and his son James con­ tinued to live on the farm for a time. William Clifford came to Michigan and Castleton Township from Wayne County. N.Y and pioneered 80 acres of land on Sec­ tion No. 2 He chopped the very first tree cut down to clear this land. Mr. Clifford had Thomas Blaisdei a urother who had settled in Woodland township earlier. The Clifford family stayed with the brother while they were building a log house on their land for them to live in. James Walker arrived on Section No. 22 from Ohio, purchasing 40 acres in 1845. Pnor to his arrival a small shanty had been built by David Sparks, and a small area of timber had been chopped down. Mr Walk­ er proceeded to clear the land alone, with­ out even the aid of a team of oxen. He did get an ox team after several years. Mr Walker used maple sugar as an item for trade and was known for his maple sugar. There was a band of Indians living near the Walker place, who had known Mr. Sparks very well. Walker had sometimes joined them in drinking their whiskey, sometimes sharing his with them. On one occasion, he promised them that if they would share their whiskey with him. he would give them a supply when theirs was gone. He claimed to have an ample supply. But it came time to make good on his promise, he had no whiskey in his cab­ in. and no money with which to buy­ whiskey for the Indians. They were veryangry at this broken promise. They threat­ ened to set fire to his building and to kill him and his family.. The counsels of the Indian tribe con­ vinced them that they should not do this and their chief discouraged violent revenge, but they never forgot or forgave Walker for his deceit. Walker and his family sometimes heard overtones of threats even after Mr. Sparks was long gone. Mrs. Walker remarried after James’ death and became Mrs. Erikson and continued to live on the farm with her sec­ ond mate. Thomas Blaisdei came to Barry County from Wayne County. N.Y.. locating on Sec­ tion No. 15 on 160 acres in 1846. He had purchased the land in 1838 from Matthew Lockhead. Thomas Blaisdei was born in Genoa, Cayuga County. N.Y. on April 12. 1815. His father was Medad Blaisdei. a farmer, who gave his children the best education his limited means permitted. He learned the trade of miller and followed that line for several years. In 1837. the lure of land in Michigan attracted him and he decided to come to the slate in 1837, arriving tn Plymouth. Wayne County in the spring of that year. There he worked for a miller named Holbrook, stay­ ing there for three years. He went back cast Section No. 29. Edward Hindmarch on Sec­ tion No 8. H Palmer on Section No. 26. George D Scoville also on Section No. 26 and Roswell Wilcox on Section No. 30. Dunng the 1850s. settlers were George Batchellcr who located on Section 25 in 1850. staying on his farm until his death in 1874; Henry Wittic. who came from Lock­ port. N.Y.. came to Section No 22 in 1853; C G. Downing who came to Section No. 20 from Calhoun County m 1853; George Gregg emigrated from Niagara. N.Y. in 1854. arriving on Section No 23 and lived there until his death in 1880; John Feighner. who settled in Castleton Township in 1855 on Section No. 23; and George Mor­ gan who settled on Section No. 2 on the hanks of Mud Creek. With the coming of settlers came the need for saw mills and gnst mills. Castleton Tow nship had streams and the over where water power was available to turn the mill wheels, and later the turbine engines to operate the saws and grindstones Later, steam engines were used to power the mills, allowing them to be placed away from the streams. Where mills were built, settlements often grew up. offering services like a general store, a blacksmith shop, a post ofl’icc. sometimes a physician and oth­ er tradesmen, and sometimes a saloon. Bar­ ry County became spotted with mills and with settlements around them. Atetf Some mills and villages in Castle­ ton Township tive one. Alice Hall Blaisdei drew the plans for her new home that was to replace the log house on Section 15 on the 160 acres of land Thomas added buildings to the farm and brought a team of horses from New York, but later Haded them for a team of oxen that were better adapted to the rugged work required in the cleanng of the land. Alice Hall Blaisdei died in I860, just before the new house was completed. The stone in the wall was two feet thick. The sandstone comers came from near Albion and were brought to the farm when Mr. Blaisdei hauled wheat to Albion and Jackson, bringing back a load of stone. The smaller stones in the portion on the north end of the house were about the same size and were laid up so as to give the north end of the house a distinct look. (This house still stands today, changed very little from the lime it was built except for modernization to keep pace with the ongoing years.] Mr. Blaisdei was married in 1865 to Charlotte Burdick. In 1867. Charlotte Bur­ dick Blaisdei also died and he was again a widower. He married Phemic Gillis and she died in 1878. He then married Bertha D. Bock. The Blaisdcls daughter. Hannah, who married Samuel Robinson, owned the farm from 1885 until 1901. Their daughter Jessie, who mamed Arthur Mead, pur­ chased the farm when the house they lived in just south of the Blaisdei home burned in June. 1912. Mrs Robinson died in 1936 at age 93 The Mead children. Kenneth and his sis­ ter. Mabie Mead, were born on the farm. Jesse Mead Robinson died in 1928 and her husband. Arthur, died on Oct. 25, 1958. Mabie Mead was then the owner of the farm until her death in 1959. At that time, ownership passed on to Kenneth A. Meade In May of 1964. Kenneth F. and Betty J. Hosmer Meade became the owners. Windmobile winners announced The top six finishers for outstanding windmobile design on the sixth grade Monarch Team at Hastings Middle School were (from left) Paul Wanland, 237"; Chad Girbach. 23’11'; Jared Ford, 26': Dan Doyle. 20’9'; Zac Allen. 203’ and Kyle Lustey 21’11'. Another early settler of Castleton Town­ ship was George Fcighncr. who came from Ohio, and purchased 40 acres on Section No. 22 in 1847. While he was building his home, he stayed with neighbors and once he had a dwelling, he began clearing and improving his land. He was able to clear 10 acres the first year, as well as working a great deal for others. He later moved into Hastings, but in 1869 he returned to his farm or Section No. 22, Castleton Town­ ship. When Alexander Price came, in 1847. to the 80 acres of land which he had purchased on Section No. 23 from John Jeffries, he found it enclosed and inhabited by Indians who had put up their shanties and were not happy at having to move on. Mr. Price stayed with William P. Wilkinson while he built a log house on the land, once the Indi­ ans were persuaded to move on. Some other settlers who arrived early in Castleton Township as early as 1843 and 1844 were Alonzo Barnum. Section No. 2, Hernan Dodge on Section No. 30. Horace PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CONDITIONAL TRANSFER OF TERRITORY TO GUN PLAIN CHARTER TOWNSHIP FROM PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP TO: The residents and property owners of Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan, and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Prairieville Township Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday. March 10, 1999 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall to consider entering into an Agreement with Gun Plain Charter township which will conditionally transfer jurisdiction over certain prop­ erly located in Praineville Township to Gun Plain Charter Township. Said prop­ erty is located on the north east side of Lake Doster and is more clearly iden­ tified on the plans for the Upper Lake Doster Sanitary Project Phase II. The purpose of the conditional transfer of jurisdiction is tor application and enforce­ ment of Gun Plain s sewer ordinances, rules and regulations as it relates only to the public sanitary system that will be installed in said area The Agreement provides for the procedures for establishing special assessments, their collec­ tion and disbursements as well as other issues relating to the sanitary district. The term ol the Agreement is tor twenty-five (25) years or until all bonds are paid in full, whichever is eartier. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed Agreement is on file with the Township Clerk and is available tor public exam­ ination by appointment with the Township Clerk, and will also be available at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the heanng to individuals with disabilities upon (5) days written notice to the Clerk at 10115 S. Norris Road. Delton. Michigan or by calling (616) 623-2664. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place in person or by representative and to submit comments concerning the foregoing Prairieville Township The residence of Thomas Blaisdei on Section No 15, Castleton Township, built in the 1860s Normajean Campbell. Clerk 10115 S. Norns Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 4. 1999 (< me h think cf it... by Jim Jensen ' Lions and turkey, tradition too good to pass on Some traditions shouldn't be messed with, such as good ok' "Tommy Turkey" on Thanksgiving Day. enjoyed while digesting another interesting Detroit Lions' pigskin classic. The National Football League obviously does not agree with this premise, as an agenda was delivered Monday that would discuss the possibility that the annual Thanksgiving Day games he played by other NFL teams, other than the Dallas Cowboys and the Lions. The I-ions have hosted a Thanksgiving contest annually for 65 years dating back to the 1934 season. The Lions played the first Thanksgiving Day game in 1934. the year the franchise relocated from Portsmouth. Ohio. One of the biggest sports memories of mine is when former superstar running back Billy Sims karate chopped a Houston Oiler near the sideline to gain a couple of extra yards al the end of a long jaunt. To me. that was almost as good as Mom's mashed potatoes and turkey gravy. Lions vice president Bill Ford Jr. first learned Monday that the annual event is in jeopardy through a memo sent to him for the May 14-18 NFL owners' meeting. Originally. NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue told Ford that "there is a commitment to keep the games in Detroit and in Dallas." Obviously now. the Thanksgiving Day table has been altered, causing concern for the rolls, jello and all other Thanksgiving treats that won't taste quite the same if the NFL does away with this wonderful tradition. "Once again, it's a total disregard of the fans, it's a total disregard of tradition," was Ford's response m an article March 2 in the Detroit Free Press. Not only is Ford angry, but he also has the strong backing of the Big Three Automakers behind him. Now, there's a solid front, and we're not talking about Mr. Ford when we use the word solid. Die proposal, which would lake effect in the year 2000. needs approval from 23 of the 31 NFL owners With Ford and Dallas owner Jimmy Jones' votes pretty much deeded, that would mean that 23 of 29 would have to give the proposal a passing mark. The pumpkin pie with the whipped topping anxiously awaits this important verdict. For Detroit Lions' fans, losing its gridiron frenzy on Thanksgiving Day would be a total travesty. It would be awful eating those candied yams, the warm appk pie, the cooked carrots (not too stiff or too soggy), the creamy mashed potatoes and turkey gravy and the "Tommy Turkey" without viewing those Honolulu blue and silver Lions. Let's hope the NFL knows something 'bout tradition and keeps this traditional Thanksgiving feast together. It's loo good to give up... in fact the Lions playing on Nov. 25 is almost as good as the warm apple cider that is consumed before, during and after the games Well, you gel the picture Saxons fall in State mat regional to Greenville The sport of wrestling is a lol about matchups. Hastings High School's district champion wresding team found dial to be true last Thursday al the MHSAA Stale regional tournament held at Lowell High School. The Saxons lost a 38-37 decision to the Greenville Bulldogs, trailing 38-9 before pulling out victories in the final six weight classes. "We did not match up well with them." Hastings head coach Mike Goggins said "This sport always boils down to matchups." Scoring mat wins for die Saxons were Mike Nystrom at 135 by a pin, Mike Lipstraw al 152 on a major decision. Luke Noteboom at 160 on a decision. Bill Blair at 171 by a forfeit. Don Smith at 189 by a forfeit, Mike Pursell at 215 by a forfeit and Gabe McCarty by a forfeit. Five of Greenville's seven weight class wins came on pins. "Il boils down that the little guys couldn't slay close." Goggins said. "Secbcr's injury, it should be a win and instead it's a pin. They're not strong up on top (lower weight classes) and we knew dial." Hastings' Luke Noteboom takes down his Greenville opponent at 160 en route to a decision victory at the team regional. • Golf coach named to Hall of Fame: Grand Ledge High School golf coach Mike Hansen was recently inducted into the Interscholastic Golf Couches Hall of Fame. Hansen has coached golf at Grand Ledge and East Lansing high schools for 29 years and has managed 288 wins. Grand Ledge won a State championship in 1995. while East carded State titles in 1982 and 1987. • Female Wrestler in State finals: Cynthia Harrold, a senior at Saginaw Buena Vista, qualified for the Stale Individual Finals with a fourth place regional effort at Chippewa Hills. Harrold has a career record of 96-32 and was 28-6 with 13 pins this year at 103. She is the first female to reach the MHSAA championships. In conjunction with this note, the third annual United States Girls' Wrestling Association National Championships are March 27-28 al Lake Orion High School. The current USGWA National Rankings has Battle Creek's Nicole Brown seventh at 160 and Wyoming's Tabatha 1 recce fourth al 123. • Words of Concern: While attending the Hastings and East Grand Rapids prep basketball game Tuesday night, a good friend. Sue Williams, asked me if I have been losing weight and getting enough to eat. 1 appreciate Ihe concern Sue and will try to eat more Tommy Turkey" and other good stuff in the near future. Talk to you soon. Saxon Mike Lipstraw, at 152, prevailed by a major decision in regional team action at Lowell High School. Saxon wrestling coaches Mike Goggins and Dennis Redman fire up Mike Lipstraw during his Grennville match. Goggins said the season was one to remember, even though he wished they would have gone farther " "You hate to lose, it's been a great year and Pm not disappointed. I thought that wc could go a little farther here." Delton Kellogg wrestlers bow out in regional final Delton Kellogg's Kalamazoo Valley Association and district tournament champion wrestling team defeated Coloma in Division HI MHSAA State regional team action Feb. 24 at Delton Kellogg High School, but lost the championship match to Dowagiac. 47-24. Jake Otten won his match at 112 pounds against Coloma, scoring a 16-0 major decision against Erich Koenigshof. Brandon Newington also won on a 17-9 decision versus Ken Ashley at 119. Gary Herbert scored another victory by decision at 125. defeating Dale Burdick 8­ 3. Ryan Summers prevailed also on a decision, outscoring Eric Moser 7-3 at 152. The trend continued al 160 where Panther Nick Hannar won a 4-1 decision versus Aubrey Watson. The sixth Delton decision was al 275. where Bill Ferris won a 5-2 decision against Steve Wooley. The Panthers also scored two pins in its match with the Comets. Phil Schallhom took just 23 seconds to pin Kris Cowgill al 189. Jon Haneckow's fall at 215 against James Clay took 1:54. In the championship match with Dowagiac Delton winners were Joel Crookston at 103 (fall in 4:40), Newington al 119 (16-10 decision). Jeremie Coplin at 140 (14-12 decision). Haneckow at 215 (forfeit) and Ferris al 275 (forfeit). Dowagiac defeated Portland 29-26 in the other semifinal, setting up the regional tide matchup against Delton. Assistant coach Dennis Redman and Hastings' wrestler Greg Seeber, along with the Saxon wrestling team coached by first-year mentor Mike Goggins, repeated as district champions in 1999 before dropping a regional decision last Wednesday to Greenville See DELTON... Continued on page 13 Saxon Scholar Athletes... Hastings High School's athletic department awarded its scholar athletes at halftime of Friday's basketball game The athletes had to maintain a 3.5 grade point average, participate in other activities, a letter of recommendation and write a 200-word essay in order to be eligible. The nine scholars present Friday were (from left) Mike Wank. Laura Storm. Amy Songer. Erika Simpson. Sally Edgar. Erica Fulmer. Sarah Byington. Angie Boger and Adam Whitney. The other three Saxon scholars are Beth Arnett, David Parker and Mike Lipstraw. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 4. 1999 - Page 11 Park game vital as Saxons shoot toward post-season With its star out due to the flu. Hastings had to find other means of scoring points Tuesday night and putting up a defense to keep East Grand Rapids from gaining the outright O-K White title Unfortunately, those means were not located, and the Pioneers found what they were searching for in a 51-40 basketball triumph at Hastings High School. Hastings came into the contest two games behind East with two to go. so a league title was still a possibility But the team's top scorer and point guard, junior Tony Bownc. was forced out of action because of the flu, so Coach Don Schils* squad was given a major challenge. It was one they couldn't find the answers to. "More than anything, people (Saxon players) were in secondary positions and that showed offensively," Schils said. "A lot of that (Hastings' scoring woes) was due io ‘hose players being in secondary positions; catching the ball from different spots on the floor." For Saxon hoop fans, the night was a bit of a disappointment. No Bownc... No Hoosiers' movie footage to usher in the game... and No victory over East, a team they beat soundly, 71-40, Feb. 9 with Bownc in the lineup. Hastings (11-7 overall and 7-6 in the O­ K White) tellied just four points in the first quarter, seven in the second stanza and six in the third frame, while East put up seven. 12 and 18 points dunng the same span. The Saxons were able to push across 23 markers in the final eight minutes, but the Pioneers held a 20-point edge. 37-17, entering tlic fourth quarter. From the field, Hastings had its troubles finding the twine. The blue and gold made 14-of-46 field goal attempts for 30 percent and was just 6-of-30 for 20 Jim Storms was one of two Saxons Io score in double figures, but the blue and gold still needed more offense to contend with East. (Photo by Perry Hardin) percent during the opening three quarters. "Wc had to be a little more patient, but there were a lot of open shots." Schils said. "In the third and fourth quarters, we were able to turn it up a notch. Wc have Center Tyson Walther (54) skies between two Pioneers toward the hole in varsity hoop action Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) two Hastings' hoopsters who collected their points versus East. Whitney scored 17 points with two. three-pointers and six total field goals. Storms tallied 14 points, 12 coming in the second half. Defensively, the Saxons limited an talked about playing more intelligent at the end of the game (and) tonight we did a nice job of that." Adam Whitney and Jim Storms were inspired Pioneer team to 51 points. East made 15-of-33 field goal opportunities and had three players in double figures, led by Mau Lineberger's 13 markers. Schils, however, said he "thought our defense was phenomenal" and was pleased with that aspect of the game as well as a couple others. -- — • • "We took steps toward that (improvement) tonight." Schils said. "Now. we have to build on that." That building process continues Friday when Hastings plays host Io O-K White foe Wyoming Park The regular season finale, you could say. will be a bit of a test for the Saxons. "I won't be happy unless we win that one." Schils explained District basketball tournament parings The district 47 MHSAA Class B boys basketball tournament at Hastings High School will include five area teams and looks to be a real battle to sec which team will move on. Here is a look at the schedule: Monday, March 8: Hastings vs. Middleville at 7 p.m; Tuesday, March 9: Wayland vs. Plainwell; Wednesday, March 10: Delton vs. Hastings/Middlcvillc winner al 7 p.m.; Friday, March 12: Championship. The winner of the district 47 tournament will advance to the regional 14 tournament to be held at Delton Kellogg High School. JV eagers win two in league The Hastings JV Saxons pulled out a one-point victory, 55-54, in an O-K White basketball contest last Friday against the Eagles from Hudsonville. Eric VanDerMolcn led the Saxons' offensive spark with 18 points. VanDerMolen's point total included three Hastings* Josh Hendershot looks to move by an East defender as the Saxon faithful cheer him on. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings Coach Don Schils questions a call during Tuesday's game with East Grand Rapids. (Photo by Pnrrw Hftrdin) three-pointers. Matt Norris also proved successful from long range with two trifectas. Sean Tefft also chipped in with 11 markers. 7 rebounds and 4 assists, Hastings led after the first quarter 16-8, but only held a one-point advantage, 21­ 20, at the break. The Saxons, however, were able to up their advantage to 39-34 with an explosive 18-point third quarter The winning streak continued Tuesday as Hastings' JV beat East Grand Rapids 63-52. VanDerMolcn scored 18 and Adam Schantz 16 to lead the Saxons. VanDerMolen's total included seven field goals and two three-pointers, while Schantz had six field goals and one trifecta. Hastings led by three points at the half, 27-24, after holding an 11-9 advantage after the opening eight minutes. The blue and gold outscored its opponents 14-8 in the third stanza to go in front 41-32. Ten Star basketball camp taking applicants Final registration is now open for the Tai Star All S^ir Basketball Camp. Boys and guts, ages 10-18, arc eligible. Players are selected by invitation only. Past participants include Michael Jordan. Tim Duncan. Jerry Slackhouse. Grant Hill. Christian Laetlner. Antawn Jamison. Vince Carter and Steve Wojciechowski. Camp locations are Center Valley, PA.. Raleigh. NC.. Atlanta. Bristol, VA„ Delaware, OH.. Marion. IN. and Mobile, AL. College basketball scholarships are possible for tlic most advanced players. For an evaluation form, call (7(M) 372­ 8610. Allegan April Fool’s Run on April 3 The Allcg;ui All-Sports Boosters Apnl Fool's Run will lx- held Apnl 3. so gel out those running shoes. 'ihe event includes 5k and 10k runs as well as a 5k walk. If interested in obtaining more information, contact Craig Nartker al (616) 673-7002 or George Babcock at (616)673-3124 Title Challengers... The Haslings High School varsity cheerleaders hope to be in contention for top honors at this Saturday's 23-team MCCA regional. The Saxons will host the event with action beginning at 10:30 with the B and D teams. Class A and D squads will compete at 1 p.m Admission is $3. The top squads will move onto to State at Saginaw Valley State University. Hastings has scored a couple of recent thirds and hope to improve its two cheers and possibly be in medal contention with a strong overall performance. Teams signed up to cheer at Hastings include Lowell, Hudsonville. Grand Rapids Union. Grand Rapids Central. East Kentwood. Portland and Lakewood. (Photos provided) �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 4. 1999 HHS varsity drops game to Hudsonville Just plain flat. There's no other way to describe Hastings' 52-48 league varsity basketball loss to Hudsonville last Friday at Hastings High School. The Saxons were not able to cash in on many of their offensive opportunities, The Saxon mentor tropes his team can rebound strong as it prepares to go into districts on a roll. "We re going to find out how tough we are." Schils said "We need to get some momentum heading into the tournament. Wc have to step it up menially." including junior star Tony Bowne who was limited to 4 points. In the second District volleyball tournament pairings naif, alone, the blue and gold connected on just 8 of 25 field goal chances. "Mentally, we seemed out of it." Hastings Coach Don Schils said. "Wc have to step it up, mentally." Schils made mention of his team being The a bit "fiat." but was still inspired by the Saxons' defensive efforts. Hastings held a 20 14 advantage on B district real area feel to it with Lakewood probably being the team to beat. Here is a look at the schedule: Saturday, March 6: Caledonia Hudsonville at the half and extended its lead to 28-19 dunng a somewhat inspired third quarter effort Whitney tallied 9 of vs. Portland at 9 a.m.; Middleville vs. Portland at 10 a.m.; Lakewood vs. Caledonia/Hastings winner at 11 the Saxons 15 points during the third stanza and finished with 13 points. Jim Storms was the top scorer for the home team with 14 markers. Eight of Storms' points came during the second half Luke Warner also tallied double digits with 10 points that included a couple of MHSAA Class volleyball tournament Saturday at Caledonia High School will have a am.; Championship match at 12:30 p.m. The winner of the Caledonia district will advance to regional action to be Luke Warner (10) drives in for two, but Hastings still came up short versus Hudsonville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) held at School. Wyoming Rogers Middle school spikers score wins Tbe eighth grade B volleyball team beat East Grand Rapids 10-15,15-2, 15-10. Cara Zerbel was the high scorer with 10 points, while Amy Easey and Liz Hollars each added 8 points. Hollars, Tiffany Howell and Easey were the team's top servers, collecting a few aces along inc way The F» spikers heal Wayland, 15-7, 15­ 11 and 7-15. Easey scored 9 points. Hollars 5 and Teha Heuss, Michelle Scott. Jessica Rose all notched 4 points. Easey topped the team with 4 aces and Scott saved for 3. 8th Grade A The A team scored a 10-15, 15-1. 15-12 win versus Newhall. Coutney Oakland was the team's high scorer with 12 points, Jessica Pond added 8 and Cassie Meade tallied 5 points. Tbe victory over Newhall improved tbe team's overall record io 3-1. 7th Grade Blue The Blue spikers began its season with a 13-15, 15-0, 15-7 defeat to Forest Hills Northern. Erica Hubka and Amber Jewett led Hastings with 6 points apiece. Dee Anne Wright 'cored 4 and Rachael Wolfe added 2 points. Two days later, the volleyball team came back to beat Baltic Creek Lakeview 17-15.11-15 and 17-15. Jewett topped the team with 12 points, Wolfe tallied 10 and Anna Trumble followed with 5 points. The seventh grade spikers fell to East Grand Rapids in recent action, 15-1.9-15, 15-6. Jewett scored 4 points and Hubka added 3 scores Jewett and Jami Hays came up with some big service aces in a 8-15, 15-13, 15-12 triumph over Wayland. Jewett ended up with 12 points and Hayes tallied 8. Hubka and Wright each scored 4 points. High three-pointers. Area spikers prepare for Saturday’s district tournament It was not a matter of Lakewood's game, but ended up losing a 15-13 volleybaU team not playing good. Il was a matter of Okemos just wanting decision. "Okemos wanted this so bad not having won it for 10 years," Rowland said. Lakewood again led in the second game. 12-8, but as soon as Okemos had its chance to take the advantage, they did. "Once wc let diem in. wc couldn't beat it a little bit more. The Lady Vikings (52-7) had to settle for second place at last Saturday's Capital Circuit Tournament. Coach Kellie Rowland's squad opened the tournament with a couple of easy wins versus Lansing Catholic Central and Jackson Northwest. Lakewood beat LCC 15-1,15-1 and Northwest 15-1,15-7. Rowland said her team "blocked really well," especially in the match with Northwest, not allowing tbe opponent's to adapt to I .ake wood's defense The Lady Vikings held a 12-5 lead on the Chieftains of Okemos in the first them," Rowland explained. "Okemos is Class A; this is their regional. Steph Maciasz led Lakewood in kills with 22, Jennifer Nielsen had 19 and Jill Benschoter added 12. Benschoter had a solid all-around effort, according to Rowland, collecting 8 blocks and 24 digs. Amanda Blough was the team leader in digs with 32 to go along with her 50 assists and 4 blocks. Nielsen scored 26 service points with 2 aces, Benschoter had 18 points and 4 aces and Shannon Spencer managed 15 points and 3 aces. The next aim for the Lady Vikings is Saturday’s Class B district tournament at Caledonia High School that includes Hastings. Middleville, Caledonia and Portland. Rowland said her team can win it, if they put their mind to it. "Il's just a matter of everybody pulling Volleyball Champs... togetlicr; take what we can from Saturday, learn from it and keep going on," Rowland said. Action begins at 9 a.m. Lakewood's first match will be against the winner of Hastings ar J Caledonia. The YMCA Women's Winter Volleyball League Champions were the spikers for ICS Travel. The team included (from left) Dawn Galaviz. Susie Baum, Amy Hubbell and Dena Chase. (Photo provided) Middle school wrestlers champs at Invitational The Hastings Middle School wrestling team won the Hastings Invitational Saturday, defeating seven other teams. Hastings finished with 296 points. Rockford 261, Delton 146, Allegan 130. Otsego 92. Baltic Creek Southwestern 76, Bronson 73 and Baltic Creek W.K. Kellogg 52. The host squad placed 13 wrestlers in die finals and 8 of (hose grapplers won championships. Championship performances were turned in by Chad Ferguson at 80 pounds. Dan Blair al 95. Justin Carley at HO. Matt Lipstraw at 115. Joe Smith al 120. Nick Storm at 130. Jake Heuss al 145 and Nick Stricklan at heavyweight Finishing with second places were Brent luiubaugh at 70. Tom Rowsc at 75. Ryan Ferguson al 85. Chris Hoag I in al 100 and Brandon Marlette at 167. Thirds went to Scott Redman al 90 and Cody White al 137 Fourths were earned by Jared Bell al 155 and Jacob Johnson at 185. Hastings had six champions in (he junior varsity tournament: Tiffany Case, Caleb Oise, Drew Ridiardson, Andrew Fergusoj, BJ. Van Aman and Mike Kieffer. Keith Stout. Andrew Bolthouse and Craig Laurie managed seconds, Nick OTIcran was third and Randy Haire and Mike Bolthouse fourths. Saxons take Proposal A Places a limit on the value used to compute property taxes That value is called taxable value The taxable value is equal to the tower of either capped value or the current stale equalized value The capped value is calculated by increasing the previous state equalized value by either 5% or the consumer price index whichever is :sss Capped value also includes new construction and excludes losses from last year State equalized value is required by law to be 50% of market value Protest to the Board of Review by you or your agent is necessary to protect your right *0 further appeal to the Michigan State Tax Tnbunal The Township Board has passed a resolution that prop­ erty owners may protest by letter if unable to appear in person, if postmarked by March 9. 1999 Public meetings to hear appeals of the 1999 Assessment or Taxable Value will be held at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 M-43 Highway on the following dates March 8th. 9 am to noon A 1 pm to 4 pm (Monday). March 9th 1 pm to 4 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm (Tuesday) and any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 1999 assessment roll The 1999 Assessment Multipliers and Ratios as determined by the Barry County Equalization Dept are as follows 1 068375 1.144951 1 091941 1 000000 46 80 43 67 45 79 50 00 The above multrpiiers/ratios are based on the entire class indi­ vidual assessment increases or decreases will vary Mope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids for services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope townsnip Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk al the address above or phoning (616) 948-2464 Patricia Albert Supervisor/Assessor Hope Township J two; with now 3­ Rowsc, Chad Ferguson, Scott Redman, Joe Smith, Andy Snow, Cody White, Jake Heuss, Jared Bell 3«d Nick Stricklan. Brent Laubaugh, Chad Ferguson, Ryan Ferguson. Redman, Joey Hinckley, Snow, Heuss, White and Stricklan capture victories versus Charlotte. Exhibition winners included Randy Haire, Keith Stoudt, Caleb Case, Andrew Bolthouse (twice), Craig Laurie (twice), Chris Rounds, Jenni Peake, B.J. VanAman, (twice). Mike Bolthouse (twice), Steve Tyrell, Jacob Johnson (twice) and Mike Kieffer. dual action Feb. 24. The Saxons won a The Organizational Meeting of the Hope Township Board of Review will be held in the office of the supervisor at the Hope Township Hall 5463 M-43 Highway on March 02,1999 Agriculture Commercial Residential Personal property down finished 0: Hastings Middle School's mat men beat both Middleville and Charlotte in PUBLIC NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW 101 201 401 both thrilling match versus Middleville, coming from behind to take a 48-44 decision. Hastings ousted Charlotte 50-39 to improve its season mark to 3-0. Winners against Middleville were Tom RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment Appeals will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 2461 Hsath Road. Hastings on: March 8. 1999 9 00 am to Noon 1 00 pm to 4:00 pm March 9. 1999 9:00 am to Noon 1 00 pm to 4 00 pm Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS A FACTORS FOR 1998 CLASS Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Development Personal RATIO 47 97% 47 04% 50 00% 46 43% 0 0 MULTIPLIER 1 0423 1.0629 1.0000 1 0723 0 0 The above ratios and multipliers do no* mean that every parcel will receive the same If you have purchased property it will be assessed at 50% of market value If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc. this will also reflect in the value of your property Upon request of any person who is as. essed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such properly as will, in their judgement, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal Robert M Edwards. Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings Ml 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 Volleyball Runner-Ups... Second place honors in the YMCA Women's Winter Volleyball League went to the Hastings Burial Vault team. Team members were (from left) Brenda Noteboom, Laurene Rugg, Nancy Buehl. Maureen Dudley and Sue Saroli Missing from the photo is Karen Myers. (Photo provided) YMCA NEWS RN Interested in Providing In-Home Care? YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League Team Other Body Shop Blairs Landscaping PR Jammers Hastings Merchants W-L ....................... 11-0 ..7-2 ..7-3 . .7-3 .6-3 RN (PM) $500.00 Sign-on Bonus: Individual will work full time I pm - 9:30 pm Monday through Friday and will receive a $500.00 sign-on bonus after successful comple­ tion of 90 day orientation period. Shift premium is paid for working the evening shift and position offers benefits. Flex Fab Black .................................. Murphy Flood Richies Koffcc Shop Mamstrcct Savings Bank 4-5 McNeil Law Firm ............................ 3-6 Flex Fab Blue.................................... . .3-7 Drill Team O-'O Lakewood Merchants .0-10 Flex Fab Red Game Results Mainstrect Savings Bank 53 vs. Hastings Merchants 65; McNeil Law Finn vs. PR RN Care Manager: Individual provides skilled nursing care full time in our Allegan county service area Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm. Jammers winner by forfeit; Flex Fab Red 11 vs. Drill Team 53; Other Body Shop 83 vs. Blair Landscaping 69; Lakewood Mer­ chants 35 vs. Flex Fab Blue 62. Visiting Nurse & Hospice Services, a provider of quality home health care services in Allegan. Barry. Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren counties, has the following opportunities available: RN (Days & PRN): Individuals provide skilled nursing care to patients full and part time Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. with flexible weekend rotation. Full time positiosn include benefits. Adult Indoor Soccer League Team Dimmers and Doherty .. . .7-2-0 Black .6-1-2 Gary’s Hobby Shop . White Requirements include one year of acute care in a medical/surgical setting, or two years of intermittent Home Care, and a current Michigan RN license. All positions require transportation and a valid driver’s license. We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits package including a 403(b) retirement program to qualified posi­ tions. It open to the continuous challenges of a dynamic work environment, contact the Human Resources Department at (800) 343-1396 for a application or submit resumes to: Visiting Nurse & Hospice Services. 348 North Burdick Street. Kalamazoo. Ml 49007. Equal Opportunit) Employer .0-9-0 Game Results Dimmers and Doherty 6 vs. Gary’s Hob­ by Shop 2; Black 13 vs. White 0. 1999 Coed Winter Nolle) ball Standings Team Hastings Mfg Blair Landscaping Hastings Saxons True Value Flcxfab Slaughter Hastings Mutual . . Coleman Agency . . Cordray Construction The Wolverines . . . .30-6 ..23-7 .21-15 .21-15 19-17 .14-16 .11-23 . . 10-24 4-30 �the Hastings Banner - Thursday March 4 1999 - Page 13 Delton dropped by ‘Cats Despite nailing nine three-pointers, the Dellon Kellogg varsity basketball squad dropped a 68-42 road decision last Friday to Manswan. Th* Panthers had two players who scored double digits, but they needed a couple more. Kyle Matteson led the offensive charge with 15 points, including a three-pointer, and Denny Bourdo added 10 markers from his post position The Panthers led 19-15 after the first quarter, but Mattawan won the second quarter 23-2 to go up 38-21 " Ihe difference in the game was the second quarter." Dellon Coach Jim llogoboom said "We didn't get a bucket and turned the ball over a bunch." Delton was able to close the gap a bit in the third quarter, thanks to a 23-15 spurt, but it wasn't enough. "We didn't run our offense very well and shot just 36 percent from the field," I iogoboom explained. All Stars shine in comeback over Addison The Hastings All Stars fought back from a loss earlier in the day to rout Addison 93-18 Sunday at Maple Valley stood out in the big win. The All Stars fell to Adrian earlier in day. 54-48 in an overtime battle. High School. All of the Hastings players scored before halftime. Josh Cook led the winners with 21 points. Eric Smith 12, Aaron Snider 11 and John Deming also Hastings had a shot al the buzzer to win it. but it didn't fall. Adrian took the extra session by a 6-0 margin. Smith and Cook led the Stars in scoring with 14 and 12 points respectively. Aaron Snider dished out 6 assists. tallied 11 markers. Blaise Stanhope and Ben Jacobs also BOWLING SCORES Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series - B. Kirby 179-501. P Henncy 204-499; J Butler 189­ 489; B Huss 168-472; M. Ulnch 184-445; N Wnghi 179-417 Boys Good Games - M. Spidel 158; I. Weeks 143; A. Windes 130; B. Lchmcn 127; J. Miller 115; J. Shocbndge 117; A. Roobol 108; J. Corday 105; A. Ulrich 103. Giris High Game and Series - C. Shcllenbargcr 146-397; C. Shumway 122-339; A Faber 110-320; T Huss 127-334; D VanBovcn 101-264; B. VanBovcn 99-263 Sunday Night Mixed B.S.crs 58; Thee t'roggers 57; Nine Out of Ten 56. X-Filcrs 53. No Tclhn What 52 I 2; Red Dog 52. All Mixed Up 50; We’re OK! 49; S & K 49; Happy Hookers 48 1/2; Thunder Alley 45. Friends 45; HED 43; Bear Alley 41 1/2; Lucky Strikes 36; Rock Bottom 27 172. Womens High Games and Series - K. Stufin 192-544; M Snyder 210-532; K Becker 187-522; M. Eaton 170-504; J. Buckner 195-499; A. Hubbell 146-431; S. Cross 155-430; D. Snyder 234; L. Rentz 179; M Eaton 179; N Taylor 179; D. Dutch­ er 167; J. Bryans GifttagUykSb; S. Reid Mens High Games and Series - M. Martin 242-630; B. Rentz 206-597; R. Fay 203-590; K Hammontrec 190-56; G. Sny­ der 217-543; R. Craven 195-518; B. Alcn 210-504. D. Dutcher 178-497; CW Simp­ son 201-495; 3. Miller 173-474; S. Peabody 210; M. Cross 199; A McBnan 197; S. Sanborn 192; B Falconer 186; M McLeod 178; T. James 170; J. James 170; B. Cantrell 167; E. Gates 152; J Agee 146. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 67; Mace’s Pharamcy 59; Nashville 5 + 58; Eye and Ent 58; Valley Realty 57; Nashville Chiro. 52; Lifestyles 52; Hallifax Services 51; Scebcrs Auto 49; Misfits 48 1/2; Farmer's Feed 31 1/2. High Games and Scries - F. Ruthruff 189-503; G Otis 173-498; R. Girrbach 179-466; B. Moore 167-436; E. Mesecar 166-423; S. Glasgow 213; K. Sutfin 184; S. Merrill 180; B. Hathaway 178; K. Becker 177; D Secbcr 173; M Garber 171; J. Bayse 169; E. Dunham 169; B. Miner 166; M. Reichard 165; B Estep 162; N. Thayer 158; S. Moore 153; M Dull 146; P Snyder 145. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 56 1/2; Boomer’s Girls 52 1/2; Varney’s 51; What Happened 50; Just Us 49 1/2; Hastings Bowl 28 1/2. Good Games and Series - H. Service 177-509; M Atkinson 180-505; F Ruthruff 181-483; B Estep 183-473; V. Green 165; I. Ruthruff 165; S Lambert 158; J. McKeough 157. B. Sexton 150; C. Fox 143; J. Service 135. Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 71-29; Brushworks 60 I 2­ 39 1/2; Nine and a Wiggle 60 I 2-39 1/2; Get Lucy’s 59 I 2-40 1/2: Late Comers 57 1/2-42 1/2; No Whiners 54-46; Ten Pins 53­ 47; Missing 2 52-48. Bad Habit II 50-50; Heads Out 46 1'2-53 1 2; Ramblers 46-54; Sears and Service 44 I 2-55 1 '2: Two BK's 43-57; All But One 42-54; Cousins 39-61; Mercy 33-63; Rocky 4 31 -69. Womens Good Games and Series - D Vickers 170-44?; J Bishop 185-476. J Lancaster 163-451. R Lydy 181; J Ansell 110; C. Service 121; II. Service 170; S. Haight 213-497; P Kelley 155; M Scars 166; K Keller 192-481; N. Taylor 161-455; S. Keeler 192-481 N Taylor 161-455; S Keeler 196-575; G Mcancy 173-480; A Lcthcoc 189-446; S. Vandenberg 216; S McKee 248 Mens Good Games and Series - D Vickers 236-648; J Lancaster 184. J Bartimus 205-543; R Fay 216-571. B Madden 201; D. Service 182-478; B Cooley 192­ 510; M. Keeler 233; S. Sanborn 191; J. Bar­ num 210; D. Tickler 176; M. Kasinsky 231­ 609; S. Peabodv 240-637; C. Purdum 215; A Taylor 194; B Keeler 247-697; K Mcancy 218; B. Ripley' 202; W Brodock 188-516;T Heath 214 M McKec2!2 Thursday Angels Gavin Ford 66.5-33.5; Miller Excavating 60-40; Farmer's Insurance 57-43; Mills Landing 57-43; Hastings Bowl 54-46; Cedar Creek Grocery 50.5-49.5; NAPA Girls 50-50; Nashville Chiro 48-48; Sham­ rock Tavern 47-53; Pct World 45-55; Ste­ fano’s 33-63; True Value 28-68. High Games and Series - L. Kendall 199; R Apsey 153; T Daniels 217-535; M VanOoost 142; S. Snider 167; B. Thurston 576; A. Arends 180; K. Lewis 140; T. Lof­ tus 173-517; C. Guernsey 184; S. Green­ field 184; N. Tay'^r 166; T Shaffer 217­ 518; L Barnum 18-522. Bowierettes Hamilton Excavating 56-36; Bennett Industries 49.5-42.5; Farmer’s Feed 48-44; Kent Oil Co. 47.5-44.5; Hecker Insurance 41-51; Carlton Center Bulldozing 34-58. Good games and series - B. Maker 172; K. Eberly 205-540; N. Potter 175-448; K. Fowler 214-535; J. Hamilton 168-484; J. Elliston 157-447, 157-427; L Elliston 188­ 501; E. Ulrich 196-483; T. Redman 155­ 413; S. Merrill 169-475; D.L. Cocnen 164­ 392; P. Britten 159-432; S. Drake 159-448; J. Doster 152; E. Vanasse 212-501. Charlotte charges past Lakewood in Capital Circuit basketball contest I .ake wood took a very strong Charlotte basketbail team to overtime Tuesday, but were outscored 7-4 in the extra session and came out on the shot end of a 54-51 Capital Circuit contest. "We have played some real tough teams down the stretch and I can't say enough about how our k«Js are playing,” Lakewood Coach Mark Farrell said. The Vikings jumped out to a great start leading the Orioles IS-12 after the first quarter and 28-22 at the half. Joel Dow and Luke Farrell both scored Coach Farrell said his hoop team's play 6 points for I.akewood in the first half with Farrell's points coming on three, three-pointers Joel Dow finished with 12 points and Farrell netted 11 markers Charlotte, however, won the third and lias been inspiring as of late " I he intensity is there; 1 couldn't be prouder of these kids.” Farrell said Joel Dow also helped his team through his passing and defense with 10 assists and 5 steals Tbe Vikings connected on 17-of-47 field fourth quarters 14-8 and 11-10 to send the contest into overtime Adam Au venshine made two of his four three-pointers in die second half and finished widi a game-high 16 points for die Orioles. goal opportunities (36 percent). 4-of-I7 duee-point chances (23 percent) and 13-of18 free throws <72 percent). State finals next stop for Barry County wrestlers Three grapplcrs from Hastings High School, two from Delton Kellogg and one from Maple Valley, will wrestle in the MHSAA State Individual Finals March 11-13 at die Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The Saxons' fortunate three are Mike Lipstraw. Don Smith and Bill Blair. Ihe two Panthers who will also wresde for State honors are Nick Hannar and Bill Ferrit. And Maple Valley's Jeff Rhoades will grapple in Detroit in the State finals. Lipstraw finished fourth at 152 al last champ, but lost a tough second decision. 5-4. "I am very pleased with his efforts this "He (Noteboom) had worked hard, and wc had been very careful to help him recover, but his shoulder just didn't hold up," Goggins said. Pursell wrestled at 189, but could not year and expect that he will be a team leader next year." Goggins said of Lee. repeat last season's state qualifying performance Noteboom also wor. bis first match, but had to pull out of the tournament due to a reccurring shoulder problem Saturday regional tournament in Alma Lipstraw, according to Hastings head coach Mike Goggins, "continues to wrestle at his best as he approaches 100 wins as a Saxon." Don Smith and Bill Blair both wrestled at 171 where Smith look first and Blair was second. "Blair and Smith continue to dominate the 171-pound weight class and wrestled again (the district 'ournament being the other) with Smith winning 10-5," Goggins explained. "They are both wrestling extremely well right now and it seems they are each others toughest competition." Hannar and Ferris will be making return trips to the State finals after placing in the top four at the regional tournament held at Comstock High School. Ferris took a second at 275, while I iannar finished fourth at 160. Maple Valley's Jeff Rhoades also qualified for State taking a third place at 140 at the Comstock tournament. Rob Lee, Luke Noteboom and Mike Purscll were other Hastings wrestlers vying for spots at State. Lee won his first match over a district Bill Ferris, a State qualifier, was a semifinal winner at 275 for the Kalamazoo Valley Association and district champion Panthers. (Photo by Perry Hardin) DELTON... Continued from page 10 Tuesday Mixed Woodmansee Sawmill 26-14; Advanced Commercial Printers 22 1/2-17 1/2; Con­ sumers Concrete 22 1/2-17 1/2; Hastings Bowlers 22 1/2-17 1/2; Pin Seekers 20 1/2­ 19 !/2;TVCCU 18-22; Modeller Graphics Joel Crookston gave the host Panthers a great start with a fall over Brian VanHusen that took 4:40 in the 103pound weight class. Brandon Newington tallied Delton's second triumph, defeating Ian Schields 16-10 at 119. Jeremie Coplin also won a decision al 140. prevailing by a 14-12 score versus 18-22; Friends 10-30. Men’s High Games & Series - L. John­ son 204; C. Bowman 195; H. Bowman 219­ 595; M. Yost 201-546; T. Neymeiyer 270­ 588. Women’s High Games & Series - T. Phenix 181; B. Norris 172-449. Charles White. The final Dellon victories come on voids won by Jon Haneckow al 215 and Bill Ferris at 275. Delton concluded its championship year with a 20-9 record, while Dowagiac Recreation Bowling League #3 Freeport Elevator 22; Barry Automotive 21; Ball Busters 17; Hastings Bowl 16; moves on to U>e Stale finals to be held this year at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena. Fairchild Oil 12; Mighty 5 9. Good Games and Series - D. McKelvey 202-531. N Thaler 201-537; B. King 523; S. Anger 201-571; S Kill Sr 210-551; N Kovaccvich 509; DJ. James 222-202-568; J Buehler 236-524; E. Olson 211-209-564. Senior Citizens Woodmansee 58; Nash 56; Jcsick 54; Snyder 49 12. Hail 49; Brodock 49. M£M"s 47; Friend 47; Moucoulis 46 I 2; Lcthcoc 43; No. One 41; Vrogindcwey 41. Wieland 40; Kucmpcl 39; Schlac’ntcr 39. Brewer 37. Mens High Game - G. Waggoner 171. W Woodmansee 170-502; N. Thaler 174; D Stuart 157-453; R Wieland 189-482; J. Beckwith 166-454; R. Schlachter 203-509; W. Brodock 175; L. Markley 156; C. Jcsick 171-463; B Terry 198-547; D Hall 165­ 468; K. Schantz 166. Womens High Game - S. Pennington 162-469; G Otis 176-496; D Bums 152; M Wieland 204-546. B Johnson 178-475; II Service 159-455; P Snyder 167; F. Gir­ rbach 162-452. G Denny 151. R. Murphy I77; B Moore 159; S Glasgow 201-530; F Mesecar 196-539 Monday Mixers Whispering Waters 63; Budweiser 51 I 2. Kelley s Kcglcrs 49 I 2; B & R Testing 48 I 2. Rowdic Girls 46 1 2; TM. Lassies 46. Dewey 's Auto 44 I 2; Hastings Bowl 43 I 2. Landis Ladies 42 I 2; Coldwell Banker 42; Girrbach’s 38. Basket Babe 36 1'2. High Game and Series - L Pcrrv 167­ 467; D Davis 188-491; C Beckwith 178­ 458; R Shapiev 198-509; S Smith 167; H Service 170-483; B Moore 193. M Lemon l67-485; M Snowden ’65; J Carpenter I "’5-482. D Purdum 179-500, A Hall 165; J McMillon 170-505. M. Snyder 181-518. M Wieland 164-462. M Eaton 189-533; E Mesecar 181-467. I Girrbach 182-521. R Pitts 165. B Anders 166-451. D Van( ampen 199-555. G Otis 186-473. Read the BANNER every week. It’s CONTAGIOUS!!! Panther Phil Schallhorn pinned his Coloma mat opponent in regional action held at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) CARLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET MARCH 1. 1999 AT THE CARLTON TOWNSHIP HALL AT 85 WELCOME RD. HAST­ INGS Ml, TO ORGANIZE AND REVIEW THE 1993 ASSESSMENT ROLL AT 7:30 pm. THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET THE PUBLIC FOR ASSESSMENT REVIEW AT THE CARLTON TOWNSHIP HALL 85 WELCOME RD HASTINGS Ml. 49058 ph. 616-945-5990 ON THE FOLLOWING DATES. MONDAY. MARCH 8 TUESDAY. MARCH 9 TUESDAY. MARCH 16 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm 1 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm AND ANY OTHER DATES NECESSARY TO EQUALIZE THE 1999 ASSESSMENT ROLL MAIL IN PROTESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED TENTATIVE RATIOS AND ESTIMATED MULTI­ PLIERS FOR EACH CLASS OF REAL PROPER­ TY AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR 1999 ARE AS FOLLOWS. AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL TIMBER CUT OVER DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL 46.93% 50.00% 50.00% 42.38% N.C N.C. N.C. 1 0654 1.0000 1.0000 1.1798 N.C. N.C. N.C. DAVID KAISER CARLTON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR Hastings Charter Township BOARD OF REVIEW Will be held at the Hastings Township Hall, at 885 River Rd.. Hastings. Michigan on the following dates: Monday. March 8 9 a.m. to Noon. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 9 9 a.m. to Noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tentative ratios and estimated multipli­ ers for classes for 1999: Agr. Com. Ind. Res. 44.58% 50.00% 50.00% 45.79% 1.1216 1.0000 1.0000 1.0860 The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board of Review meeting upon 7 days notice. Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor Hastings Charter Township �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 4. 1999 she claims was impossible due to a lack of health insurance "I really don’t understand that," said Fisher. "You've certainly made poor deci­ sions I hope you start making better ones COURT News Robert Earl Burke was ordered last Thursday to spend two to eight years in prison for violating probation by failing to report to his probation agent and failing to obey the rules of the Alternative Directions program of the Michigan Department of Corrections. "I was hoping you would keep away from drugs when I placed you on proba­ tion." Fisher told the 26-year-old Burke at his Barry County Circuit Court sentencing. "I do think you have a lol of potential. You're never going to realize it if you don't change your lifestyle. I told you before that you would get a lengthy prison sentence if you came hack here." Burke, of Battle Creek was serving pro­ bation as part of a sentence on a previous conviction of delivery and manufacture of marijuana cated the marijuana found at his home Falvo will be sentenced on the convic­ tion March 25. • Kenneth Wood, 58, of Hastings was sentenced to one year in the Barry County Jail with credit for 150 days served on his probation violation con viaion. Wood pleaded guilty to violating the In other court business: • Anthony Falvo. 19. of Delton pleaded guilty to one count of delivery and manu­ facture of marijuana, five to 45 kilograms, a charge that carries a maximum possible penalty of seven years in prison and/or a SSOO.OOO fine. Falvo entered the plea in exchange for tiie identical count two being dismissed. During his arraignment. Falvo admitted that on Sept. 11, 1998, in Hope Township that he had at least 11 pounds of marijuana in a cardboard box in the basement of his home. Falvo was arrested by the Bairy County Sheriffs Department after the HEMP team saw him at the scene of a growing opera­ tion in the Barry State Game area. Police found 112 marijuana plants worth about S 125,000 on the site and then also confis­ probation he was serving on a third offense drunk driving conviction by possessing or consuming alcohol. "Based on his lengthy history due to al­ cohol abuse and the fact that he has shown no effort to change, he continues to put the public at risk," said assistant prosecutor Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca//...The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 Xnin/m s Recreation ( ard (fj Thank \ ANTIQUE SHOW AT THE BARRY COUNTY EXPO CENTER. MARCH 13-14. TWO LARGE BUILDINGS, QU ALITY ANTIQUES. JUST NORTH OF HASTINGS ON M-37. SAT. 104 P.M.; SUN. 10-4:30 P.M.. $2.00 ADMIS­ SION. FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth , Smallmouth Bass.Catfish, Perch. Fathead Minnows. Laggis* Fish Farm. 08988 35th St.. Gobles. Mi 49055.. 616-628-2056 days.. 616-624-6215 evenings. THE FAMILY OF ROBERT BOES would like to thank those who made a difficult time a little easier. We want to thank Dr. Weldern and all the nurses up on the 3rd floor in Pennock Hospital. We Want to thank all the preachers that came to see Bob. We appreciate all of your prayers, cards, phone calls, plants and visits. Thanks kids for being with me while dad was critical. Bob is im­ proving a little each day. He has been transferred to: Mary Free Bed & Rehab. Center, 235 Wealthy SE,Grand Rapids, Ml 49583. Room 8330. Visits: 11:30 to 1 and 4 to 8. From Phillis Boes and family. Real Estate ALGONQUIN LAKE BY OWNER. 90 ft. sandy frontage. Open Sunday I -4pm. 945-4936. OPEN HOUSE 1235 Hanover (corner of Francis). Sat. and Sun. March 6 and 7, from 1-4 pm. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath ranch with over 1J00 sq. ft main floor plus finished basement lairge master bedroom with rate bath. Corner lot with ced backyard and 2-5 car garage. Or call 948*4011. ' S / <>/ S<//< 911 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS made while you wait- $20.00 each- 2 or more $ 18.00 each. Great gifts. Action Signs 1011 E. State St., Hastings 948-8618 or loll free 888-577­ 7446.______________________ BEAUTIFUL KING BRASS BED with deluxe pillow top mattress set. "brand new" cost over SI200, must sell, $350, 1517-337*3054,______________ 6 PIECE BEDROOM OUT* FIT INCLUDES full mattress set, 3 months old. sendee $295, 1-517-541-1109 100 CARPET REMNANTS, “room sizes". .25 per foot, for example. 12*xl8* is $54.00, hurry! Dennis Disl. Co, 401 N. Cochran, Charlotte, 1-517-541­ 1109 TRUCK CAP Leer contractor’s cap, extended height, ladder recks, excellent condition, new paint. Fits Chevy full size long box. $500. Also, Fold-A-Cover for full size 88-98 Chevy long box. 2 months old, paid $500. Asking $350. CaU 616-792-6829 after 5 JO. 3 RADIANT HEATERS. NATURAL GAS, 60,900Bn', 1 YEAR OLD, 99% EFFI­ CIENT. S125/EACH OBO. CALL 945-9340. AFTER 6:00PM. 60' HOUSE TRAILER frame with 2 axles with brakes. $300 OBO 948-4077, after 5pm. 948­ 9578 1989 OLDS 98 REGENCY 119,000 miles, excellent conditicc, $4,000 OBO. 367-4055 1996 FORD F-150 4x4 XLT, loaded, assume the lease, noth­ ing down. 1st months payment made or purchase for $21,500 OBO. Call 795-9639 after 3:30pm.____________________ 1987 FORD TRUCK 1/2 Ton. F-150. Nice shape, $2,800 948- PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician tsMivA. CaU 945-9888. ' TAKE “AIM" AT YOUR “STATE” and “FEDERAL" taxes. You can "LEARN" how to “LEGALLY" slash your tax cs and be "ADULT PROOF' at the same time. You can have the "TAX DREAM TEAM" work­ ing for you. For more informa­ tion call 517-852-9806 or 517­ 852-1872 HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES". HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS. FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093. Mobile llonii \ ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. WiU move if necessary. 1 -800­ 672-9604,__________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604. REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604, ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Mayor Franklin L. Campbell will be making an appointment to fill one alternate representative position available on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applications are available at the City Clerk's Office. Any person residing within the City of Hastings who would like to be considered for appointment should submit a resume and/or application to the City Clerk's office at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by calling 616 945-2468. The final date for making application is March 22. 1999. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk //<//> Wanted HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor. lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310Oak St., Freeport. MIBQE LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd shift. This well estab­ lished company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drug screen. For immediate consid­ eration contact STA FFM A RK 725 W. Stale Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or call us at 948-8555. WANTED: Person to manage feeding and be assistant crop technician on large dairy farm in Ionia County. Housing for large family available. Top wages, bonuses, and retirement benefits possible after learning period. Send letter and resume to: P.O. Box 571 Portland. Mi. 48875. WANTED SALESPERSON. Wood floor supply company, locally owned & operated in Hastings. Experience with floor sanding a plus, must have per­ sonality plus college degree pre­ ferred. Salary negotiable. Fax resume to 616-945-4770 atten­ tion Jim Gray_______________ NOW HIRING: HOME & GARDEN party demonstrators, beauti ful home decor, work when you want-great commissions, call Bobbi, 616-945-0211. ________ DIRECT CARE WORKERS, paid training to work with per­ sons with developmental dis­ abilities. Up to 18 hours per week, variable shifts, starting wage at $7.32. Must be 18. have diploma or GED and current drivers li­ cense. Cali 616-945-9613 and ask for Lori or Tracy_________ RETIREES: Want to supple­ ment your income working part time earning $7.32 an hour to start? We are a group home in Hastings for dcvclopmentaly dis­ abled adults looking for caring, mature workers to help with the residents care and housekeep­ ing. Wc offer paid training and flexible hours. Please call 945­ 9613 and ask for Lori or Tracy. E'O/E______________________ MEN/WOMEN: FULL TIME. $540 A WEEK TO START Michigan branch of large inter­ national company needs people lo work in our advertising and display department. Flexible hours. No experience necessary. Advancement to Management position available. For interview call 948-2298._______________ STAFFMARK seeking experi­ enced Tig welders. Please con­ tact Jodi or Robin al 948-8555. David Makled According to defense attorney Carol Jones Dwyer, Wood has been sober re­ cently, has not been driving and underwent a major adjustment of his medications at the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital "There's been a mood improvement and he's willing to serve an additional sentence lo pay his debt so society," said Dwyer. "I keep hoping some day you will give up alcohol." said Fisher to Wood. "Obvi­ ously, it's destroyed your life." . • Debra Thomas, 30, cf Hastings, stood mute to one count of parental kidnapping, charging that she violated a custody ar­ rangement by keeping her two children for more than 24 hours A not guilty plea was entered on her be­ half and a March 18 pre-trial hearing was scheduled to take place at 8:15 a.m. in Barry County Circuit Court. Thomas, who faces a maximum possible penalty of one year and one day in prison and/or a $2,000 fine if convicted, is free on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond. so you can give your baby a better life than you had" Fisher ordered Slone lo participate in parenting classes as part of her sentence. POUC€ BEAT HASTINGS - The second student in two weeks has been disciplined by Haatiu Schools for having drugs in tbe high school building, according to tbe Hastings c£ Police Department. In the most recent case, a warrant request for possession of nwijuma was denied b tbe Barry County Prosecutor's office, however Police said they were called to the high school by Principal Tan Johnston after i teacher smelted ihe strong odor of marijuana in a classroom Feb. 25. After three boys were removed from class and questioned, one of them produced i marijuana smoking pipe, a fighter, rolling papers and marijuana residue from bis pockm notice said. The 15-yesr-old bos denied smoking it in dass aytag he had rev wnetieri nwi^y in about two weeks. • Ryan Braman. 21, of Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty to one count of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit a larceny for leaking into the Ace Gun Shop in Freeport Nov. 2, 1998, and steal­ ing a number of guns. Braman told the court that he was with Eric Anderson and Dallas Holland when they broke in, using a crowbar. "You didn't have permission to do that, did you?" asked Fisher. "No," said Braman. * He will be sentenced on the conviction April 15 at 8:15 am. HASTINGS - A man accused of breaking into M lease two area borne items to trade for rock cocaine Is scheduled for a preliminary examinai. total charges March 10. Michael Lyn Miller, 23. was arraigned Wednesday on borne invasion, < receiving and concealing stolen property charges stemming from the aile gun and three necklaces from a Rutland Township home late last summer. Miller also was arraigned Feb. 24 ext another home tavasioo charge a the alleged break-in of a Woodland Township home Nov. 18 tit whic money was taken, according to tbe Hastings Post of (he Michigan St*“ Barry County Sheriff's Department, which worked together to solve tbe cr If convicted of all the charges, be could face a maximum possible p< than 45 years in prison. Milter was released from the Barry County JaB Wednesday on $14)00 a • Eric Anderson of Grand Rapids also pleaded guilty to breaking into the Ace Gun Shop and is set to be sentenced March 18. • Cheryl Seaman, 38, of Battle Creek pleaded guilty to third offense drunk driving and was sentenced to two years probation, 90 days in jail and $1,000 in fines and costs. The last 60 days of her sentence will be suspended if she is successful on probation and she will be allowed to do community service work in lieu of her total. $500 fine. "The only criminal history she has are two other OUIL (operating under the influ­ ence of liquor offenses) which, makes this one a felony," said Kuzava. "Sne isn't tak­ ing her substance abuse seriously enough to get tbe idea that this is not something she can do." Kuzava asked the court to impose inten­ sive outpatient counseling for Seaman as part of her sentence. "Hopefully, she's someone we won't see here again," said Kuzava. Seaman was arrested Dec. 6, 1998, in Johnstown Township. According to Seaman, who works 10 hours a cay taking cart of a 90-year-old woman, jail time would hinder her ability to do her job and to attend regular doctor appointments for a heart condition. "Why would you continue to drink to tbe point of intoxication if you have health problems?" asked Fisher. "I don't know," said Seaman, agreeing with Fisher that she is a good person. "I see two previous drunk driving convic­ tions," said Fisher. "That shows me we haven't made an impression on you at all. You go out and drive drunk and put other people in danger." Seaman’s license to drive was revoked and she was ordered to undergo substance abuse counseling. • Julie Hensley. 34, of Battle Geek, had her pre-trial bearing on a charge of second degree home invasion postponed until March 25 at the request of Makled, who toted that another charge may be forthcom­ Crash leads to drunk driving YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - An Upper Peamwia mao fix charge of drunk driving after allegedly causing aa accident that 1 Saturday at Gu-.i Lake and Yankee Springs roods at about 1 pm. Police said Steve Crydermao. 42, of Dafter. registered a XL on a test shortly Jlertbeaccident Troopers from rhe Hastings Pou of tbe Michigan State Police aa northbound On Yankee Springs Rond when he appaaenOy erosted *e strode by a southbound car. driven by Christopher Chnndel. 17. of \ Crydcrman’s car then continued off the rood and strode a car paths Sates. causing damage tothe unoccupied Cbraaciel and bis 15-year-oid passes Pennock Hospital. where they were beam Ckyderman. who was not bun. was am YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP • Troopers from tbe Michigan Stale Police are urging people to make sure thd particularly people s’aying at or near st motel io the area ol Rust “There are two juveniles living there who we believe commi Sunday night, between 8 pm. and midnight." said Trooper Michi Taken and recovered were a day planner, a tool box and tools. < disc player, said Greenwood. Yet to be recovered are a pair of' cellular telephone. "As tar as we know, all of tic can were unlocked," said Greet bikes around the parking lot and took their ftickinga and then tor a motor home, where we recovered some of the kerns." The juveniles, both boys ages 14 and 15, are also suaped window in the motor home and in a pickup track and taking chas Shoes, basketball shorts stol ____ . ■ -• ■ » . WOODLAND. HASTINGS TOWNSHIPS - Poiice are tarestiga pair of Nike tennis shoes and baaketboH gym shoos from the bor Lakewood High School, according to a report by the Hastings Pm State Police Police said it appeared someone broke tire lode on the locker to items between 8 turn and 3:30 p.m Fob. 24. A pair of Adidas tennis shoes also were discovered missing from a Hastings Middle School ou Feb. 24, according to a report by the Hi Department. The victim said she discovered tbe theft when she returned io » ing. She is accused of breaking into a North Avenue home April 18, 1998. If convicted, she could face a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and/or a $3,000 fine. • Vanessa Stone. 17, of Hastings was given Holmes Youthful Trainee Aa Status as a result a larceny charge stemming from tlie theft of two rings from a woman who had been trying to help her. She was also ordered to pay $390 restitu­ JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Six people were treated at Community H Bal tic Creek and later released after two cars collided at Uldriks and Buetine ra 1 at about 1p.m.. according to tin Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Polia Police said Michael Taylor. 20. of Kalamaxoo, was cited for failure to yi intersection where his vehicle entered the path of an eaubound Baseline Rood < tion and to serve 180 days in jail, to be re­ by Mart ie Miller, 26, of Battle Creek. Miller's car struck Taylor's car on Ihe driver’s side, causing her driver’s and leased March 7 with the balance suspended if she docs well on her three-ycar proba­ tion. The victim spoke in court Thursday, ask­ ing dial Stone get a lengthy jail sentence to prevent her from stealing from others "The most disturbing thing about this case," said Makled, "is that (the victim) was somebody who was trying to help Miss Stone. She took advantage of her and stole from her." Makled noted that Stone has no prior convictions and that she has had a poor life, being alienated from her family According to attorney Karen Kelly. Stone is currently attending Hastings High School and is expecting a baby March 19. "She is only 17." said Kelly. "I'm sure the court has read about her upbringing, her life. HYTA will help her gain some direc­ tion." Fisher, however, expressed concern that Stone has not received prenatal care, which side airbags to deploy, said Trooper Scott Siunrar. Suffering minor injuries were Taylor, his two passengers. Maria Campbel Jacob Campbell. 17. of Battle Creek. All were wearing their scat beta, policei Miller and her passengers, fMoe Miller. I. and Lowell Milter, 2, also suffe injuries. Woman attempts suicide at HAS11NGS - A distraught. 38-year-old Middleville area woman, who drove highly intoxicated to the Hastings Port of the Michigan Slate Polis evening, went into the bathroom and cut her wrists, according to Sgt. Terry » Klotz said the woman was claiming that no one would help het with ar responsibilities just prior to entering tbe building She then emerged from the bathroom and collapsed onto Ihe lobby floor became combative as a trooper tried to restrain her while she lost a signifies of blood "We couldn't find what she cut her wrists with but she had a pretty deep arm." said Klotz "We searched her pockets and tbe bmhrooan and found no only thing she could possibly have used were tbe keys she took in there with I The woman was taken by ambulance tn Pennock Hospital where she was ad treated, said Klotz. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 4 1999 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Shelbyville man gets 2-15 years in child molestation by Shelly Suker NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery L McMahon, a single man and Marge Nelson, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus Inc. Mortgagee, dated July 30. 1993. and recorded on August 3. 1993 in Uber 579. on Page 381. Barry County Records. Michigan, and modified by a Loan Modification Agreement dated December 29. 1997. and recorded February 6. 1998 in Document Number 1007328. Barry County Records, and was assigned by mesne as­ signments to PNC Mortgage Corp of America, an Ohio Corporation as assignee, by an assignment dated September 30 1998 which was recorded on November 13 1998 m Document Number 1020834. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum ol SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 57/100 Dol­ lars ($63,973 57) including interest at 8 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on April 1. 1999 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 32 of Charleson Heights Addition No 2 to the Village of Middleville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 62 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. tn which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 18.1999 PNC Mortgage Corp cf America FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys for PNC Mortgage Corp of America 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite <97120404 PROPERTY ADDRESS. 511 Arthur Ct Staff Writer In a move designed to spare the victims the pain of testifying at a trial, the Barry County Prosecutor’s office agreed to ask for only two years in prison and lo bring no other charges against admitted child mo­ lester Gary Warren of Shelbyville in ex­ change for his guilty plea to second degree criminal sexual conduct. Complying with the plea agreement. Judge James Fisher handed down a 2- to 15-year prison term at Warren’s sentence bearing in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday and dismissed one charge each of first degree and second degree criminal sex­ ual conduct "It’s not enough,” said the victim’s fa­ ther. "I don’t think 20 years could undo the damage he’s done.” "I believe he deserves a much longci sen­ tence." added Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "At least this will be some punishment for what he’s done." Warren, 31, was accused of digitally pen­ etrating a girl under the age of 13 in a "She has had many problems - psycho­ logical problems - which are not due to my client, but due to improper parenting." said Burnett. Burnett claimed that Warren’s involve­ ment with drugs and alcohol were to blame for his actions. "If not for that involvement, he would swimming p<x»l and of improperly touch­ ing the same girl on another occasion. The events were alleged to have occurred be­ tween May 1. 1992, and Feb. 1, 1998. "She tried to kill herself after the first court appearance," the girl’s father told the court. Ihe father, who was related to Warren by marriage, said the case has split his family and that die victim, who is receiving coun­ seling, is now in foster care where she is doing well. "What he’s admitted he’s done is shame­ ful." said the father. "He was a trusted member of this family. He took my daugh­ ter's innocence. You can’t imagine die bur­ den that’s been placed on my daughter." Tbe father added that the short prison term will likely not prevent Warren from not be here today," said Burnett. "He’s very remorseful and tie wants to acknwlcdgc his involvement and gel on with his life." According to Kuzava. however, the vic­ tim has been very traumatized by the of­ fense and dial Warren chose her because she was only related by marriage and because she'd had a troubled past dial included a his­ tory of lying. "He figured no one would believe her," said Kuzava. "And. there are two other vic­ tims he's admitted to and one he’s not ad­ mitted to." Before handing down his sentenced, Fisher told Warren he agrees with the repealing his crime after his release from prison. "The actions of a pedophile don't change," he said. In defense of Warren, however, attorney James Burnett said all of the victim's prob­ lems can't be blamed on his client comments by the father. "What you did was horrible,’’ said Fisher. "This type of offense certainly deserves Gary Warren longer than two years in prison." (3/18) MiddleviMe Ml 49333 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public heanng for the following TABLED CASE NO. V-60-96 - Philip Gagnon, (property owner). LOCATION: At 360 Mill Lake off of Jones CASE NO. V-4-99 (property owners). 99 DODGE NEON 99 CHRYSLER CONCORDE Road in Sec 21 of Johnstown Township PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to con­ struct an attached garage to a house that is 5 6 feet from the side yard line in the RL-1 zoning dis­ trict ’ 1 - r” ’ 09 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 4 Door -•IBO'"' . .... MO. ..... MO. - Jerry and Pat Poole, LOCATION: At 341 Sunset Drive on the West s»de off of Hutchinson Road tn Sec 10 of John­ stown Township PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 32x15 addition to an existing detached garage that is larger tha? 1024 square feet m Ihe RL-1 zoning district CASE NO V-5-99 - Larry Pennepacker, (property owner). LOCATION: At 6872 Marsh Road on the West »O DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD W CAB 99 PLYMOUTH BREEZE 4 door. -•1H8 side between Saddler Road and 9 Mile Roads in Sec 17 of Orangeville Township PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 40x100 ft detached accessory budding which is taller than 16 feet in the R-2 zoning district CHEROKEE LAREDO -•283” MO. From mo. MO. 1098 SEBRING CONVERTIBLES CASE NO. V-6-99 - Dale and Jodi Moetker, (property owners). LOCATION: At 5112 Garbow Road on the North side between Solomon and Johnson Roads m Sec 8 of Irving Township PURPOSE. Requesting a variance to erect a home and attactied garage closer to the,side lot hne (15 6 feet) than the required 20 ft in the AR zoning district Still under factory warranty. 8 to choose from'. CASE NO. V-7-99 - Stephen Frederickson (property owner). LOCATION: At 563 Lake Dnve (Eagle Point) on the North side of Woodland Road in Sec 4 of Woodland Township PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 12x24 deck within 18 feet of the front lot line in­ stead of the required 30 ft in the RL-2 zoning dis­ trict CASE NO. V-8-99 - Richard Loughridge, (property owner). LOCATION: At 4535 Saddlebag Lake Road on the West side between Barnum Road and Lucy Dnve in Sec 24 of Woodland Township PURPOSE: Requesting a vanance to erect a home and attached garage closer to the side lot line (6 4 feet) than the required 20 feet in the RL1 zoning district 95 DODGE RAM DIESEL 96 CHEV 3/4 T SILVERADO 99 DODGE RAM SLT 97 DODGE RAM SLT 3/4 ton long box, 55,000 mi. NADA retail $17,500. Our Price $15,975 Auto., 350 V-8, long box. NADA retail $17,750. Our Price $15,995 Indy 500 apeciat 5.9 V-8. NADA retail $17,875. Our Price $16,350 Ext cab 4x4. lot* of extra*. NADA retail $24,125. Our Price $22,900 < OT^R^MO. J • OEftOO* -------- ----------- -------%__ " ___ ±1___ CASE NO V-9-99 - Jerome Schauer, (prop­ erty owner). LOCATION: At 32 Fawn Lake on tne East side off of Marsh Road in Sec 9 of Orangeville Town­ ship PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an attached garage closer to the side lot line (7 feet) than the required 20 feet in the RL-1 zoning dis­ trict MEETING DATE: March 16. 1999 TIME: 7 30 p m PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wrfl be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed to 616-948-4820 The variance applications are available for public inspection at Ihe Barry County Planning Office 220 W State St Hastings Michigan 49058 during the hours of8am to 5pm (closed between 12-1 pm ) Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further in­ formation The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meetmg/heanng upon ten (10) *ays notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the toftowing Michael Brown. County Administrator 220 W State Street. Hast­ ings Ml 49058 (616)948-4891 Debbie Smith Barry County Clerk (3/4) 97 FORD F-15O 4X4 95 DODGE RAM 2500 SB BOMB DAKOTA SPOBT 89 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Lariat supercab, leather int. NADA retail $23,750. Our Price $22,500 V-10, 4x4. low mi., many extras. NADA retail $19,250. Our Price $18,500 V-6, 5 speed, CD & more. NADA retail $15,275. Our Price $13,950 Auto., V-8, great buy. Our Price lo i *700* < 197^.0 J <___ *4.995___ / SI TMNSF0BT MONTANA 99 BUICK REGAL 95 CHRYS LERARON GTC 95 PONT FIREBIRD Extra length, P/3rd dr., lots of extras. NADA retail $21,950. Our Price $18,995. Grand Sport, leather int., CD, V-6. auto. NADA retail $12,595. Our Price $10,550 V-6, auto., CD, lots of extra*. NADA retail $10,125. Our Price $8,995 L •iQft00* A Formula, V-8, glass top, extras. NADA retail $17,300. Our Price $14,900 x__ &si».___ ___ ' or uper tore < ot‘23200"^ J 945-9383 or 1-800-888-6104 OPEN: Mon. & Wed. 8:30 a.m. - 800 p.m.;Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 830 a.m. 600 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 300 p.m. OF HASTINGS PLYMOUTH .. MO. 1455 W. State Street, Hastings THE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER 1. DODGE JEEP • AH payments figured with 20% cash or trade down + tax. title, license & doc fee to qualified buyers. 98. 97 - 84 mos at 12%: 96. 95 ■ 72 mos. at 12%; S4, 93 - 60 mos. at 12%. * See dealer for details. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 4 1999 JOBS, continued from page 3 seeing the local telephone companies want to move to wireless offerings and that's to slay competitive and in the forefront of the turn into the Millennium. I think if the Millennium tells us one thing, it's going to tell us that technology is going to take a forefront jump into the future. Everybody's going to want to do it faster, more conve­ niently. Wireless is going lo be the tool to do it..." "It's time to cut the cord" is one of the slogans AirLink is using to promote its products. Since some people are reluctant to own a cordless phone because they dislike the thought that their conversation may be picked up on someone's police scanner. LAND USE, continued from page 2 conference theme and the protection of tliat resource might involve any of several al­ ternatives: conservation casements, pur­ chasing development rights (PI)R). planned unit development (PUD). cluster housing and transfer of development rights (TDR). These. and oilier possibilities, will be dis­ cussed during lite day. Barry County already has 1.000 acres protected by conservation easements be­ tween private owners and the Southwest Michigan I .and Conservancy Cluster housing is pan of the planning for a plat being developed on the southern edge of MiddleviHe. Some land in the county will be pre­ served in its natural condition through a blind trust All of these ideas arc alternatives to ur­ ban sprawl and are ways to preserve Ihe agricultural and natural character of the county and encourage orderly development. "If you and your children look forward to living in a beautiful Barry County, this conference is for you," said a spokesperson For more information, call the Coopera­ tive Extension office, 948-4862. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. Caruso was asked to discuss protection measures. "They are as secure and protected as your land line phone," he said. "The frequency is a little more seciusive than your overall frequencies used for your cordless phone At 11k* same lime, there are ways for people to do it (listen to conversations). If some­ one wants to invade someone's privacy, it gels done. Wc have found over cellular and especially over PCS, because of the GSM format and the security that we have over lire system, wc feel it's going to be a little bit less likely for someone to be able to listen lo your conversation But, wc can't guarantee complete security. There are en­ cryption devices that you nn get lo put on your phone... they would cause you to have total security. You can do dial as an offering lo someone who wanted total secu­ rity." Caruso said lie is pleased with the recep­ tion he has received as a newcomer to Del­ ton and "the (Barry Telephone) board of di­ rectors is a great group to work with." "Our company is very communityminded We want to be involved in the community We support the community. That was another reason for my decision (to join AirLink)." Caruso said, because he likes to be active in the community. His endeavors over the years have included be­ ing involved with Western Michigan Uni­ versity. the K-Wings and the Battle Cals. Patterson Road barn burns All that remained from a bam fire Monday morning on Patterson Road was an acrid smell in the air. More than $200,000 in damage was done to the LaVeme Lettinga Farm inr>3a.mfire March 1 A 50 x 140 foot bam. milking parlor and 20 registered cows were lost in the blaze Lettiga and his son Paul credited the hard work of the firefighters from surrounding areas for saving the other bams and buildings. Fire departments from Wayland, Thornapple Township (including the Yankee Springs fire bam). Orangeville Township, Martin Township. Hopkins Township. Dorr Township and Leighton Township responded. According to the insurance investigator, there is not enough left of the building to determine the cause. 99 SUBURBAN SLT 4X4 *99 YUKON SLT 4X4 HEATED SEATS, REAR AIR, LEATHER, LEATHER, KEYLESS ENTRY, TRAILER PKG., MUCH MORE. WAS $4T,5T9. SALE... TRAILER PKG. & MORE. WAS $34,616. SALE... 33.500 38,000 AU NEW SIERRA EXT. CAB 4X4 *99 OLDS ALERO GL COUPE SLE, CD PLAYER, ALUMINUM WHEELS. WAS $29,452. SALE... WHITE WITH NEUTRAL. WAS $18,880. SALE... 27,200 18,000 *99 GRAND PRIX GT SEDAN *99 MONTANA 4 DR. POWER LOCKS, POWER WINDOWS. WAS $24,285. SALE... 3800 V-6, DRIVE EXCITEMENT! WAS $22,050. SALE... 22,200" 21,300 •AFTER REBATE *95 FORD TAURUS *95 CHRYSLER LHS '94 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE '95 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE 94 CMC 1500 4X4 LOADED, CD CHANGER, LEATHER, CD. 4 DR., LOW MILES, RED, 2 DR., LOADED. PICKUP, 5 SPD., 1 OWNER, NICE. 55,000 MILES. SALE... *167 mo. *209 SAVE! SALE... *166 mo mo *94 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 97FORPF250H.D.4X4XIT *95 CHEVY 2500 H.D. 4X4 EXT. CAB 4 DR., FRESH LOCAL TRADE, 440 V-8, UKE NEW, 30,000 TURBO DIESEL, SILVERADO, SALE... CLEAN. *166 mo MILES. SALE... SALE... *9B GMC ENVOY 4X4 LEATHER, LOW, LOW MILES. LIST $35,400. SALE... *206 mo '93 MERCURY SABLE WAGON 8 SEATS, 1 OWNER, UKE NEW IN 8 OUT! SALE... 20,500 ALL PRICES PLUS TAX. TITLE & DOC. ALL USED VEHCILES 9.25 X 60 MO.. 0 DOWN + TAX + FEES ONLY __ _______ GOOD PEOPLE WITH POOR CREDIT WELCOMEI DREISBACH I LOADED. mo SALE- Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition. ERIC DREISBACH. NEW CAR MGR./PRESIDENT DON GENTRY. USED CAR MGR DAVE WALLEY. BUSINESS MGR. GLENN WAGER. SALES CHRIS SILVERMAN. SALES con (616) 948-8000 Today or toll free ^1-888-494-5539 SALES HOURS: Mon. & Wed. until 8: Tues.. Thuts. Fri. until 6; Saturday until 2 SERVICE HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 8-7: Tues.. Thuts. & Fri. 8-5 �March 4,11,18,1888 - Special Supplement - Th* Haatlnge Bann*r, Halting., Ml - S1 Special Supplement to ... HASIINI PUtUCUER.UI ___ *■ ■ ’ i?! s on. ■< st __,«< ' •. v, 4 ,iB Hi: Hastings �S2 - March 4, 11, 18, 1999 ■ Special Supplement • The Kaatlnga Banner, Hastings, Ml M»rch 4,11,18,1MB - Spvclil SuppUmvnt - The Hartings Banner, Hartlnga, Ml - S3 STATE OF MICHIGAN ANNUAL TAX SALE SCHEDULE -A" TAXES OF 1M6 A PRIOR YEARS In th. Harter Ol th* petition ot the Slat* Treasurer ot Michigan tn behalf of said Stale lot th* *ate ol tend* for unpaid property ta»** The 51XW heavier hat patterned If. I Court tor a Ktogmem m lavo- ol th* Stale agam.it each parcel ot i«nd Ottati) m Schedule A for the .mpart t*«*» mtereil and charge! on each par cr ot land and mat th* lands be aoid tar me amount* earned due by tfe Sial* It It craa-ad tool ma pevbon ww be brought on tor hear-ng and |udgm*nl at th.* Aprd term o’ th.* Court to be held at Haabngs Men^an -n me CountyCtBany State o»U<ngan onmeHday o« Apr.: 1999 Al tn* openmg of Court on mat day a ■ pr sens »tk; nave an -ntereM n me tanas or an, part tnereot aho »lt to contest the ion ciaaned by tn* state than appear m mu Court ato 1*e iw ooi«ct>ons with mo dark on or before me NH day of th* term of this Court menboned above and a ludjmem w.1 be mad* as re quested m me pe«on 4 me amounts due are not paid it sturmer ordered that me tertot described m inepetvon w.n be sort for the taros .merest and charges on me r*si Tuesday m May mereatter begmmng al 10 00 A M on rat day or days arte« mat ar* necessary to complete me sale of each p«ce< at me cibce of me County Treasurer or at a location selected by me Treasurer or at a toca bon selected by the Treasurer al me County sea' of me County menboned above TM sate wn be open to me puex-c and each parcel descroed m me judgment man be sepa ratery Chet Cd tor sat* and sold to me person who pays me iu-i amount charged aganst me pared and accepts the smaweM und-vood interest m me property Any parcel of land that .s not scAd on the f» St ottermg max be reo«ered on me succeedmg day O' betor* me ctose c* me M>e e not sod on me second orterog me County Treasurer ma* brt eft me parcel m me name ot me State ■••Alness m* non James H F.mer C<cu4 judge and me sea- of s*d CnciM Court o' Barry County m.$ 19m day ol January 1999 CounU-Signed Nancy L Boersm* Ctors James h F.sher Cacu4 Judge sec 06 01 006 000002 10 SECT COM IN W 1/2 OF SE IM SEC 6 T IN R7W AT A POINT ON S SEC LINE 2 ROOS E OF SE IM POST TH N PAR WITH N 4 S IM LINE 171 FT TH EASTERLY PAR WITH S SEC LINE 100 FT TH SOUTHERLY PAR WITH N 4 S IM LINE 871 FT TO S SEC LINE Th WESTERLY 100 FT TO POB 1996 J7 59 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 To th* Circuit Court for th* County of Barry MARK A MURRAY Stat* Tr**MX*r ot Michigan shows unto the Court t That he .4 me Treasmei ot M<h«jan and l»e> tr»s petition under me prow won* of P A 206 of 1893 as amended and PA 380 of 1965 a* amended 2 That me attached Schedule A i th* tu record iequ.’cd by me act and contamt me de Knpbon o' as lands n the atx>ve county upon when taaet were assessed tor me year* men honed merem arto have remaned unpad tor mor* than one year after mey were returned oerrnguent or tor land -dent t-ed a* certified spe cai -eudentia1 propet, vbder sacton 55a 90 days atter me lanos were ret-imed a* dewxjuent ? Tha> if hi amounts opposite each deserp iron Of land are (al me total amount of debnquent ta-.es wh«ch may lawfuSy be sod at Uu> nert an > uai tea sale (b‘ <4e«**i cafcuiaied a* prmsded by law lo the day of May <C| a county prop­ erly la. adm mstraticn tee of four percent with a mirvmum of Ji 00 and $10 00 for e.ponses all n accordance w-.tn me act mentoned above 4 Thai aa of me ta«e» merest and charges are vaad and nave remamed d*t«juent tor »u«. - ent tme lo recyu ie the safe ol the lands aganst when they are assessed at the nert inruX ta< sa< and constitute a »a'd sen upon each of me parcels ot tend and mat a izjgment be ssued « favor o» me State aganst m* tand tor mo pa, mr-.t Of me amounts specified and .• not pad mat me lands be sou Ttierefore your ptamt.fl requests a That wrthm me time provided by law this ourt determines mat me fares mteiest .s-»J charges cm lands desenbert m Sched jie A a«e »x> and constitute a valid ‘>*n upon each of me parcels of text b That witrun me time provtood by taw this court ma»e a Imai .udgment .n favor ot toe State of Mm.tugan agamst each parcel of and tor tn* payment of me ta«es .merest and charges m Schedule A and mat me amounts m th* coMvn headed Aggregate sh*w constitute the amount* adjudged agansf the lands unless amended by trus . that if me amount* m me schedule are not part m* >ands or the penon mat necessary to satisfy m* amount a^udged ag»n« me land* wax be ofleed sepa rate<y at to* ta> s»e as me law prowtes d 'hat youi piamWl may nave such otn*. a xi further re*e< mat ms com. *md* fust arto cqu taue Gated January 15 1999 MARK A MURRAY STATE TREASURER By SrvMwam Amarnatn Adm.niitrator Local Property Servcei Ovtucn Aumonied Representatve ot State Treatmer t t ; 08-01-003-000 011-30 SECT BEG ON W Li SEC 3 1-7 S 369 FT FROM W IM POST THEN E PAR WITH E 4W1MLH833FT THEN S PAR W SEC LI M3 FT THEN W PAR E 4 W IM LI #74 FT THEN N PAR W SEC LI 380 FT THEN W PAR E 4 W IM LI 857 FT TO W SEC LI THEN N AL W SEC LI 303 FT TO POB 20 85 A SPLIT FROM 0801 003-01100 .996 1 53746 2 STATE TREASURER PE TH ION W THE cncixr COURT FOR TK£ COUNTY OF BARRY In the Matter ol the Petition of Stalo Treasurer ot Michigan, for and In behalf of said State, for the sale of certain tend* for unpaid properly tai** 22 OS 01 001 000003 00 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDEH FOR HE ARING NO 99-001 CH 11 0*01006 000 006-00 SECT E 29 A OF E IQ SW IM SEC 61 7 EX E t65 FT OF R 900 FT OF SE IM OF SW IM OF SEC 6 1-7 ALSO EX S 350 FT OF W 250 FT OF E 29 A OF SW IM 1996 190 19 0601 -006 000006-20 SECT ASSYRIA TWP S 350 FT OF W 250 FT OF E 29 A OF SW IM SEC 6 1-7 2 A 1996 550 26 0601 027 000013 00 SECT COM ON SEC LINE BETWEEN SECS 27 201 7 WHERE SEC LINE IS IN­ TERSECTED BY HWY RUN E 4 W THROUGH SE IM SEC 28 ANO SW IM SEC 27 TH ELY 30 RDS FOR BEG THS 2225FT THE TOCENOF HWY THNWLY TOCENOF E 4 WHWY TH WLY TO BEG EX PORTION SOLO TO STATE HWY DEPT TOR R/W 4 CLEAR VlSON CORNER 1996 231 20 24 0601020000017-00 SECT COM AT A PT ON W LI OF SEC 28 1-7 WHICH IS 596 FT S OF NW COR OF S 50 A OF W 1/2 OF SW IM OF SEC RUN S 88 DEG 30 MIN E 620 54 FT MA. TO CENT OF JENKINS ROAD WHICH IS TRUE POB TH N *8 DEG 30 MIN W 240 FT TH S PARA 'Al W LI OF SEC 160 FT TH S 88 DEG 30 MW E TO CENT OF JENXWS RD TH N AL CA. OF SO RD TO POB 1996 454 29 25 060.-007 00000400 SECT COM AT NE COR NW IM NE IM fcC 7 1 -7 W 385 FT S 385 FT E 385 FT •I 385 FT TO BEG 1996 231 14 26 08 01009 000 00700 SECT ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP THE E 50 AC OF N 100 AC OF NE IM SEC 9-1-7 EX THE n 5 chains thereof 1996 672 53 8-01 014 000-002 10 SECT THE E 20 A OF W 60 A OF THE NW tMOF SEC 14 1 7 20A 19*6 1156 00 27 06-01-014-000008-20 SECT THE S 330 FT OF E 330 FT OF SW 1MSE 1MSW IM SEC 14-1 7 1996 582 16 14 08 01 018-000 012-33 SECT THE S 428 8 FT OF N 857 5 FT OF W 1115 FT OF NW IM OF SEC 18 TIN R7W EX FOR ROAD RIGHT OF WAY 1996 682 75 16 34 0601-028XXW-017-10 SECT BEGAT W LINE SEC 28 1-7 598 FT S OF NW COR OF S 50 A OF W 1/2 SW 1M SD SEC TH S ON SEC LI 279 FT S 88 DEG 30 E 628 FT TO CEN OF HWY. N IN HWY 281 23 FT N 86 DEG 30 W 623 54 FT TO BEG EX COM AT APT IN WLI OF SEC 29­ 1-7 WHICH IS 59* FT S OF NW COR OF S 50 A OF W 1/2 Or SW IM OF SEC RUN NING S 68 DEG 30 MW E 623 54 FT MA. TO CENTER OF JENKINS RD WHICH IS TRUE POB TH N 86 DEG 30 MiNW 240 FT TH S PAR WITH W LI OF SEC 160 FT THS M DEG 30 MIN E TO CENT OF JENKINS RD TH N AL CA. OF SO RO TO POB 1996 19027 (601-031 000-00200 SECT N 30 A OF NE IM NW IM SEC 311-7EX COM 125 FT S OF NE COR NW IM SEC 31-17 TH W 250 FT PAR TO 4 36 FT S OF S LINE OF I STORY FRAME HOUSE TH N 125 FT E 250 FT S 125 FT TO BEG ALSO EX ALL THAT PART OF N 60 AC OF NW IM SEC 31 LYING W OF WAUBA5CON CREEK 1996 384 47 35 36 06 01 021 000 006 00 SECT COM AT THE CEN LINE OF M-66 ANO E 4 W HWY IN NE IM OF SEC 21 THENCE W 400 ft THENCE S 600 ft THENCE E 400 FT THENCE N 600 TO POfl 1996 292 69 38 39 18 19 08-01 032-000-007-00 SECT E 1/2 HE IM SEC 32-1-7 N 4 W OF JENKINS RD EX THAT PART OF THE FOL­ LOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL W Of SEC LI COMMON TO SEC 32 AND 33 DESC AS BEG AT A PT ON CNTR U JENKINS RO •WHICH LIES DUE W 186 35 FT ANO N 16 DEG 2(7 E 1200 FT FRE IMPOST SEC 32 TH N 76 DEG 24' W 576 FT TH N 15 DEG 55 30- E 693 60 FT TH S 64 DEG 49 E 592 FT TH S 16 DEG 20 W 780 FT TO POB ALSO EX COM AT E IM POST SEC 32 TH W 186 53 FT TO INTERSEC OF HUFF RD 4 JENKINS RD TH N 16 DEG 20 E ON CNTRLI JENKINS RD 361 22 FT FOR POB TH N 76 DEG 24 W W 330 FT TH N 16 DEG 20 E 39G FT TH S 76 DEG 24 39 E 330 FT TH S 16 DEG 20 W 396 FT TO 20 21 06-01023 000-00*00 SEC’ W 1/2 NW IM NE IM SEC 23 17 '996 537 72 29 080I O32 OOCH) 1600 SECT W 1/2 NE IM SEC 32 1-7 1996 1 075 33 08-01 023 000 010-00 SECT BEG N IM POST SEC 23-1 7 TH ON N SEC LI W 462 FT THS 330 FT THE 462 FT TH N AL 1M Lt 330 FT TO BEG ALSO COM AT THE NW 1/4 POST TH N ON N LI W 330 FT TH W 132 FT S 330 FT E 132 FT N 330 FT POB SEC 23 1 7 1996 846 47 30 0*01 025 000004 10 SECT NE IM NE IM ALSO NE IM SE IM HE IM SEC 25-1-7 EXC W 390 FT OF NE tMNE IM CONTAINING 40 A 1995 296 07 31 06 01 025 000 005 00 SECT W i/2 NE IM AND NW 1M SE IM AND W 1/2 SE IM NE IM SEC 25 17 1996 2 047 75 06 0! 026 000012 00 SECT PAR LAND IN NE COR OF NW IM OF NE 1M0ESCAS 10 ROSE 4 W BY 16 RDS N 4 S 1996 409 71 32 08 01-034-000 032 00 SECT COM AT PT 40 FT S Of SW COR PROP OF SCHOOL DIST 9 TH E TO CEN OF CREEK TH SLY TO Iffl LINE SO SEC TH E TO IM LINE SO SEC. TH N TO N SEC LINE. TH W TO ELY LINE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY TH TO S LINE SCHOOL PROPERTY TH W TO CEN HWY TH S TO BEG AU IN NW IM SEC 34-1-7 1996 950 50 08 01 036^000^007 00 SECT COM AT SE COR SEC 36-1-7. W 132940 FT FOR P08. N 91562 FT. W 594 14 FT TO ROW OF M-76 HWY W 59 39 FT TO C OF HWY SWLY AL C OF RD 470 FT MA. E 3*2 FT SWLY PAR TO HWY 246 FT WLY 3*2 FT. SWLY 400 FT AL C OF HWY ELY 70FT E 1200FT TOPOB 1721 0*01-036-aXMJ28-20 SECT SEC 36-1-7 BEG INTER OF HUFF RD ANO M-78 FOR POB TH W ALG CTR LN HUFF RO 345 FT TH S t98 FT TH W 220 FT TH S 155 F' MA. TO NLY LN OF CONSUMERS ROW TH E ALG SD ROW LN 312 FT TO CTR M-78 TH N ALG CTR LN M 78 430 FT TO POB 3 AC MA. 1996 816 76 47 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP 06 02 020 000327 00 SECT COM AT CEN SEC 20 T2N R8W TH N ON IM LIN 9* LK*l TH N 47 1/2 DEG W 3 CHS 26 LKS TH S 42 1/2 DEG W2CHS 50 LKS. TH N 47 1/2 DEG W 1 CH 61 LKS THS 10 1/2 CHS TO MILL POND THN53 DEG E 3 CHS 90 I KS TH E TO N * S IM LINE TH N 5 CHS TO BEG EX COM IN CEN SEC 20. TH W 2 CHS S 5 CHS E 2 CMS N5CKS1OBEG 675A 1996 542 70 48 49 06 02 002 000-253 0.' SECT PAR COM 250 FT W OF SE COR SW IM NE FRL IM SEC 2 T2N-R8W BAL TIMORE TWP TH N 275 FT TH W 450 FT THS 275 FT TH E 450 FT TO POB 2 84 A MA. 1996 252 43 06-02-002-000-302-00 SECT BEG 16 ROS E OF W IM POST SEC 2 2 8 S 20 RDS E 16 RDS N 20 RDS W 16 RDS TO BEG 2 AC 1996 503 79 0*02-003-000-103-00 SECT POB SW COR E 1/2 E 1/2 NW FRI IM NW FRI IM SEC 3 T2N-R6W BALTI­ MORE TWP TH N TO N SEC LN SO FRI. SEC TH W 25 RDS TH SEXY TO PT 5 RDS W OF POB TH E 15 RDS TO PCd 41 0* 01 033 000 00100 SECT W 1/2 N^ IM SEC 33-1-7 W OF HWT EXC BEG AT A PT ON CENT LI OF JENKINS RD WHICH LIES DUE W 186 35 FT 4 N 16 DEG 21'E 1200 00 FT FROM E IM POST OF SEC 32 THEN N 76 DEG 24 W 57600 FT THEN N 15 DEG 55 30' E 693 CO FT THEN S M DEG 49 E 592 00 FT THEN S 16 DEO 2(7 W 780 00 FT TO POB 1996 967 77 06-0’ 033 000 003-10 SECT BEG AT A POINT ON IM LINE OF SEC 33 WHICH IS 550 FT E OF W IM POST OF SAID SEC TH E ALONG IM SEC LINE 126 FT TH S P.‘.R WITH W SEC LINE TO A PONT ON N BANK OF CREEK TH WESTERLY ALONG N BANK TO A STAKE TH N PAR WITH W SEC LINE 200 FT TO POB 1996 62523 08 01 033 000-022-30 SECT COM AT W IM POST SEC 33 1-7 TH S 89 DEG 25 14* W 185 FT TO CNTR LI JENKINS RD TH N 16 DEG IX 14* E AL SD CNTR LI 1796 39 FT TH N 89 DEG 26 5F E 434 45 FT TO POB TH N 89 DEG 28 5F E 400 FT THS 24 DEG 24 IT E 384 24 FT TO A F . 25 FT N OF SE COR NW IM NW IM TH N 88 DEG 27 4? W 544 34 FT THN02DEG 37 23’W331 22FT TOPOB 1996 1 122 15 43 44 45 46 08 02 004 000 358 00 SECT BEG 256 FT S FROM CEN OF iN­ TERSEC OF MIXER RD ANO M-37 FOR BEG TH SLY 195 FT. TH ELY 200 FT TH NLY 195 FT TH WLY 200 FT. EX BEG 450 F SEXY ALONG M-37 FROM INT MIXER RD A HWY M-37 TH ELXY AT RT ANG 155 FT FOR POB THE E 45 FT. TH N 79 FT. TH SEXY TO POB 0 89 A MA. 1996 1144 55 0*-C2 004 000-40300 SECT COM SW COR OF THAT PART OF THE SE IM SEC 4 T2N-R8W TWP OF BALTIMORE WHICH LIES N OF COUNTY RD RUNNING E I W THROUGH SD IM SEC (MIXER RD) TH E 867 FT FOR POB TH N TO N LN SE IM SEC 4 TH E 262 FT TH S TO SD COUNTY RD TH W TO POB 0602 011000-178 00 SECT SE IM NW IM SEC 11 T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP. EX COM NE COR SE IM NW IM TH W 609 FT TO POB TH S 1 DEO 19 MIN W 652 6 FT TH W 660 FT TH N 652 6 FT TH E 675 FT TO POB ALSO EX NW 1/4 SE IM NW IM SO SEC 20 A MA 1996 58044 06-02-014-000-202-00 SECT COM 330 FT E OF N IM POST SEC 14-2-8 FOR POB TH S 290 FT TH E 250 FT TH N 290 FT TH W 250FT TO POB 1996 160807 06 02 014 000 375-00 SECT BEG 200 FT N OF SE COR SW 1/4 SEC 14-2 8 FOR BEG TH N 260 FT W 736 FT S 260 FT E 236 FT TO POB 1 40 A MA 1996 511 70 06 02-021 000 47600 SECT PARC E 1/26 I2AOFTHEE57A SE IM SEC 21 T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP MORE PARTICULARY DES POB SE COR TH W 440 FT TH N FROM CENT OF RO 675 FT TH E 400 R. TH S TO POB 7 AMA. 1996 1.201 10 0602 022 000201-00 SECT NW IM NE IM SEC 22-2-8 40 AC 1996 1.317 80 51 08-02 02*0Pn 101-10 SECT P_M AT SE COR OF W 1/2 NE IM SEC 26-2-8 TH N 1315 FT TO POB TH W 209 FT TH N 209 FT TH E 209 FT TH S TO 52 53 54 55 06 02 a30-'X»47600 SECT E 1/2 NE IM S 8 E OF CEDAR CREEK AND E 1/2 SE IM EX PAR POB SE COR SEC 30 TH W 40 RDS TH N 80 RDS TH E 40 RDS TH 8 80 RDS TO POB 77 A MA 1996 1.61109 0802 031 000-45100 SECT E 1/2 W 1/2 SE IM SEC 31 T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP EX POB SW COR E 1/2 W 1/2 SE IM OF SD SEC 31 TH E 215 FT. TH N 520 FT TH W 215 FT. TH S 520 FT TO POB 37 43 A MA 1996 269 73 06-02-033 000-237 00 SECT COM 11 RDS S WHERE N LN SEC 33 T2NR8W BALTIMORE TWP CROSSES HWY M 37 TH E 14 RDS S 3 RDS W 14 RDS N 3 RDS TO POB 025 A MA 1996 87 63 65 06-03-004-000017-30 SECT THE N 330 FT OF THE S 1320 FT OF T'C E 1/2 OF THE SE IM OF SEC 4 T IN R9W BARRY TWP BARRY CO MICH ALSO BEG AT A PT ON E LINE OF SEC 4 1320 FT N OF SE COR OF SD SEC TH CONT N ALONG SEC LINE 290 FT TH W 1060 FT TO CEN LINE OF KINGSBURY RO. TH SWTLY ON CEN LINE OF RD 390 FT TH E 1320 FT M/L TO E SEC LINE OR POB 18ACM4. 1993 59961 66 58 06 03 005-000-052-00 SECT E 1/2 W 1/2 NE FRL IM SEC 5-1 9 47 AC 1996 1 041 40 69 08 03 006 00001*00 SECT THE W 36 FT OF COM AT W IM POST OF SEC 6 19 FOR PLACE OF BEG TH E ABOUT 22 RDS TO INLET OF CROOKED LAKE TH SWLY ALONG INLET TO LAKE TH WLY ALONG SHORE OF CROOKED LAKE TO TWP LINE TH N ALONG TWP LINE TO PLACE OF BEG PAR 1996 1 519 56 73 06 02 040 000007 00 SECT LOTS 9 10 31 8 32 LONG BEACH PtAT 0 36 A MA 1996 639 40 60 61 •J2 06 03 00100000100 SECT COM AT A POINT 400 FT N 8 286 FT W OF SW COR OF E 1/2 SW FRL IM SEC 1-1-9 FOR PLACE OF BEG TH N 236 FT TH W TO SHORE OF FAIR LAKE TH ALONC SHORE TOAPT WOF BEG THE 120 FT TO BEG PAR 1996 792 76 74 08 03 001 000 00*00 SECT BEG AT SE COR W 1/2 SW IM SEC 1-1-9 TH W 415 fT. TH N 10 FT FOR BEG TH W 116 FT TH N 17 DEG 25 W53 45 FT TH E 132 FT TH S 51 FT TO BEG PAR 1996 47940 06-03-001-000-019-00 SECT NW IM SE IM SEC 1-19 EX COM NE COR NW 1M SE IM SEC 1 W 20 RDS ALONG CENTER OF HWY S 24 RDS E 20 RDS N 24 RDS TO BEG ALSO EX COM IN CEN OF SO SEC 1 FOR POB TH S 775 FT TH E 1320 FT TH N 379 FT TH W 330 FT TH N 396 FT TH W 990 FT TO POB PAR 16 5 A 1996 232 96 06 03 002 000 006 10 SECT COM AT CENTERLINE OF COBB RD ANO S LINE OF NW IM OF SE IM OF SEC 2-1-9 TH N 660 THW66O THS66O AND E 660 TO POB 1996 38250 75 08 03 007 000 042 30 SECT A PAR OF LAND IN THE W 1/2 OF SEC 7 TIN R9W BARRY TWP BARRY CO Ml DES AS COM AT THE N 1/4 COR OF SEC 7 TIN R9WTHS02D 19'34’E 1512 11 FT ALONG THEN* S IM LINE OF SD SEC 7 TO THE S LINE OF THE PLAT OF SMITH’S ACRES AT A PT N 89 DEG E 8 98 FT FROM THE SW COR OF SD PLAT TH CONT S 02 D 19- 34’ E 828 80 FT ALONG THE N 8 S IM LINE TH S 87 D 4(7 26’ 406 97 FT PERPENDICULAR WITH SD IM LINE TH S 44 D 30 1(T W 226 FT TO POB Th CONT S 44 D 30 10" W 226 FT TH N 45 D 2* 50- W 482 64 FT TO THE SETl V ROW OF SPRAGUE RD TH N 44 D 30 10’ E 226 FT ALONG SD SETLY ROW LINE TH S 45 D 2* 50- E 482 64 FT TO POB 25AC 1996 131 47 80 BARRY TOWHSHP 106 08-03 070 00*012 00 SECT LOTS 113-18 BLACKMAN 8 BUSH ADDITION EX THE WLY 30 FT OF LOT 113 1996 395 74 89 0*03 027 000 015 00 SECT W 1/2 NE IM NE IM SEC 27-1-9 20 AC 1996 21571 90 0803 027 000016 00 SECT THE W 1/2 OF THE NE IM OF SEC 27 T1N-R9W EX AU THAT PART OF THE W 1/2 OF THE SW IM OF THE NE IM OF SO SEC 27 LYING S OF THE E 8 WHWY ALSO EX COM AT THE NW COR OF THE W 1/2 OF THE NE IM OF SO SEC 27 FOR A POB TH E 1320 FT TH S 330 FT. TH W 1320 FT. THN 330 FT TO POB AU BEING IN BARRY TWP BARRY CO Ml 67 AC 1996 609 97 106 08-03-07*00*024-00 SECT S 120 FT LOT 24 DELTON. ALSO PARCEL IN SEC 6 1-9 IM FT WOE BE­ ING 33 FT ON ELY SIDE ANO 133 FT ON W SIDE OF LINE OF CKS RR BEING 526 FT LONG TO PT 240 FT NLY OF E LINE GROVE ST EX TH NELY ALONG E LINE 100 FT FOR BEG TH NELY 49 FT TH NWLY TO E LINE IM FT TO W LINE. TH SWLY 49 FT TH SELY TO BEG LOT 1996 2.124 63 0603010-00*010-00 SECT A PAR OF LAND IN SEC 10 TIN■ R9W BARRY TWP BARRY CO Ml DES AS COMAT THE SE COR OF SEC 10 FOR POB TH W ON S SEC LINE 433 FT TH N 390 FT TH E 433 FT TH S ON E SEC LINE 390 FT TO POB 3 9 AC 1996 79 54 06-03-011-000-003-00 SECT S 1/2 OF S 1/2 OF NW FRL IM SEC 11-1 9 BARRY TWP BARRY CO Mi EX THE ELY 200 FT THEREOF ALSO THE N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF SW FRL IM SEC 11-19 BARRY TVW> BARRY CO Ml EX THE ELY 200 FT THEREOF 1996 480 48 0803 011-00*00*00 SECT A PAR OF LAND W SEC 11 TINR9W BARRY TWP BARRY CO Ml DES AS COM AT THE SW COR OF SEC 11 FOfIPOB THE 713 FT TO CEN OF COBB RD TH N 4 DEG 1* W 391 FT. TH W 687 FT THS 390 3 FT TO POB 6 2 AC 1996 953 53 06 03-013 000-005-50 SECT COM ATNWCOROFE 1/2 OF NW IM SEC 13-1 9 TH S 1320 FT TH E 331 FT TH N 1320 FT TH W 331 FT TO POB EX A PAR OF LAND COM AT NW COR OF E 1/2 OF NW IM OF SEC 13TINR9W TH E 125 FT FOR POB TH E 125 FT TH 8 330 FT TH W 125 FT TH N 330 FT TO POB 9 1996 82 83 84 06 00 007 000 04*00 SECT PAR IN SEC 7 1-9 DES COM AT PT S 61 DEG W 20 8 S 28 DEG E 389 5 FT FROM SLY COR OF LOTS 9 8 10 OF GW1NNS GROVE fl 28 DEG W 28 5 FT S 61 DEG W 100 FT N 28 1/2 DEG E 57 FT N 45 DEG E 100 FT TO BEG LOT 1 PAR 1996 1*3 64 0*03 01000000100 SECT THAT PART OF THE SW IM OF SEC 10 T1N R9W BARRY TWP BARRY CO Ml LYING W OF OILKEY LAKE EX THE PL\T OF SCOTT PARK ANO SCOTT PARK ANNEX ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF ALSO EX A PAR OF LAND DES AS ALL THAT POR TiON OF THE W 1/2 OF TK NW IM OF SEC 15 LYING E OF THE PRIVATE RD RUNNING N 8 STHLY AND WOF THE N 1 S 1/8 LINE OF SO IM SEC 5 AC MA. ALSO BEG AT THE NW COR OF SEC 15 TIN R9W THE ALONG SD IM LINE 5*0 FT TH S TO THE 1« LINE OF SO SEC TH W 5*0 FT TO SEC LINE TH N ALONG SEC LINE TOPOB 17 AC MA. 1996 91740 BARRY TOWNiiH* 0*03 024 00*00*10 SECT COMATE IM POST OF SEC 24 1­ 9 THS 260 FT TH W 206 FT TH N 260 FT TH E 208 FT TO BEG 88 91 06 03-014-00*017-20 SECT A PAR OF LAND IN BARRY TWP BARRY CO Ml DESAS COM AT THE NW COR OF THE E 25 AC OF THE NW IM OF THE SW IM OF SEC 14 TIN R9W FOR POB TH W 400 FT TH S 200 FT TH E 400 FT TH N 200 FT TO POB IMAC 1996 1 435 90 08 03 015 000 001 01 SECT THAT PART OF W 1/2 OF NW IM SEC 15 1 9 LYING WOF HWY 601 8 E OF SCOTT PARK RD ALSO COM AT THE NW COR SEC 15-1-9 TH S 568 FT E 569 FT TO THE W ROW OF SCOTT PARK ROAD TH N ALONG SD W ROW TO THE N SEC L WE OF SD SEC 15 TH W ON N SEC LINE TQ POB 23 75 AC 1996 191 44 85 08 03 022-00*01*00 SECT W 1/2 SE IM SEC 22 1 9 80 AC • 1996 2 701 32 86 08 03 024 -000 004 00 SECT BEG AT N IM POST OF SEC 24 1 9 TH S 1055 FT TH E 1320 FT TH N 1055 FT TH W 1320 FT TO POB 31 A 1996 715 74 87 06 03 024 000 008 00 SECT E 1/2 SE IM SEC 24 1-9 80 AC EX COMATE IM POST OF SEC 24-1-9 THS 260 FT TH W 208 FT TH N 260 FT ANO E 206 FT TO PO B ALSO EX BEG AT SE COR OF SE IM TH N 300 FT TH W 716 FT TH S 300 FT TH E 716 TO POB 73 86 1996 94 95 96 16644 0*03 014-00*002 00 SECT COM AT NW COR E 1/2 NW FRL IM SEC 14 19 FOR BEG TH S 300 FT TH E 600 FT TH N 300 FT TH W 600 FT TO BEG PAR ALSO THAT PART OF THE SW FRA IM OF SEC 11 TIN R9W BARRY TWP BARRY CO Ml DES AS BL 7 ON THE S LINE OF SO SEC 11 AT A PT 1 526 6 FT E Or THE SW COR OF SD SEC TH N 3 OEG 47 W 1 00 FT TO THE SW COR OF CIRCLE DR AS PLATTED IN THE PLAT OF FAIR LAKE PARK TH E ON THE S LINE OF SAID OR 120 FT. TH S 3 DEG 47 E 1 FT TO THE SW COR OF LOT 1 OF SAID PLAT ANO THE S SEC LINE TH W ON THE SEC LINE 120 FT TO THE POB 1996 329 10 774 74 080302*00*00*00 SECT COM 320 FT N OF CEN OF SEC 26 1-9. TH W 198FT. THN 56 86FT E 19*FT TH S f* *6 FT TO BEG PAR 1996 624 72 92 0*03 02*00*00*00 SECT COM 376 *6 FT N OF CEN SEC 2* 1-9 FOR BEG TH W 198 FT. N 72 6 FT E 19* FT S 72 8 FT TO BEG PAR 1996 5*3 85 93 79 06-03-007-000-001 00 SECT COM AT NE COR SEC 719 TH W ON SEC LINE 944 5 FT TH S 100 36M W 452 11 FT TH 220 32M E 73 6 FT TH S 220 32M E 291 68 FT TH 6 890 W 150 6* FT TH S ID E 125 FT. TH S 890 W 190 48 FT TH NELY ON CURVE TO l£FT 153 61 FT TH N 890 E 101 45 FT TO POB 1996 1 661 09 08-03-007-000 030-00 SECT A PARCEL OF LAND DESC AS BEG IN CENTER OF M-43 1 1/100CH S OF INTERSECTION OF HWY AND ONE EIGHT LINE OF SEC 7 1-9 TH E 12 RD TH S 12 RD TH W TO CENTER LINE OF M 43 TH NLY ON CENTERLINE TO PO B >996 43700 BARRY TOWNSH8* 06-03-010-000-001-40 SECT COMAT THE SW COR OF SEC 10 T1N R9W BARRY TWP BARRY CO Mi THE ALONG S LINE OF SO SdC 10606 76 FT TO CEN LINE OF SCOTT PARK RD TH N ALONG SO CEF 'NE 138 FT TH N 80 DEG OZ 45-E 33 t>J FT TO E ROW OF SD RD FOR TRUE POB THN 130 FT THN 80 DEG 07 45’ E 150 FT TH 8 130 FT TH S 80 DEG 07 45’ W 150 FT TO POB 1996 886 85 78 0*05010-000010-40 SECT A PAR IN SEC 10.T1N. R9W BARRY TWP BARRY CO Ml DES AS COM AT SW COR OF SD SEC AND RUN NING E 713 FT TO CEN OF COBB RD TH N 4 DEG 17 W 510 1 FT ALONG CEN COBB RD TH N 00 DEG 1* W 1127 FT ALONG CEN OF COBB RO TH W 6*3 FT FOR TRUE POB TH CONT W 433 FT TH N 00 OEG 1* W 268 FT TO CEN OF GILKEY LAKE RD TH SLY ALONG CEN OF SO RO 438 FT MA. TH SOO DEG 31 E 484 5 FT TO POB 3 4 AC 1996 104 99 81 71 BARRY TOWNSHIP •59 0*00-004-000-01*10 SECT COM 1147 25 FT EOF N IMPOST SEC 4 1-9 THS 400 FT TH W 100FT TH S 150 FT TH E 201 75 FT TH N 550 FT AND W 101 75 FT TO POB 1996 129 28 68 06 C2 034 000-104 00 SECT W 1/2 NW IM SEC 34 2 8 EX 10 RDS N 4 S BY 24 RDS E 8 WOUT OF NW COR ALSO EX N 540 FT OF E 814 FT 08 02 035-000 201-10 SECT PAR COM N IM POST SEC 35 T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP TH E 568 FT TO POB TH S TO CEN HIGH BANK CK TH NEXY CENT SD CK TO CEN LN HWY RNG N 8 S THROUGH SD SEC 35. TH NXY ON SD CENT LN TO N SEC LN TH W TOPOS 6 25 A MA 1996 955 68 76 77 0*03 004 000 002 00 SECT BEG 697 FT E OF N IM SEC 4-19 THE 140 5 FT THS 14*5 FT. TH W 1485 FT TH N 14*5 FT TO BEG 5 AC 1996 274 57 72 57 BARRY TOWNSHF 08 03-002 00*01*00 SECT SW IM NE IM SEC 2-1-9 EX 1 SO ACRE OUT SE COR SW IM NE IM SEC 2 40 AC ALSO EX COM AT CEN OF SEC 2 8 E 550FT FOR BEG THW300F THN 200 F TH INA SELY DIR TO POB ALSO EX THE S 200 F OF THE W 200 F ALSO EX COM AT THE SE COR OF SW IM NE IM OF SD SEC 2 TH N 20* 7 FT FOR POB THN 417 4 FT TH W208 7 FT TH S 417 4 FT TH E 208 7 FT TO POB 1996 1 062 6* 64 06-02-034 000-104-10 SECT N 540 FT OF E 814 FT OF W 1/2 NW IM SEC 34-2-8 1996 739 21 08 02-016-000-226 10 SECT PAR N 1/2 NE IM SEC 16 T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP POB NE COR POST TH W 16 5 FT TH S 660 FT TH W 247 5 FT TH S 660 FT TH E 264 FT TH N 1320 FT TO POB 425AMA i?.» 70 94 08 02 016-000 230-10 SECT COM ATAPT 82 5FTWOFNE COR SEC 16-2-* TH W 198 FT TH S 370 FT TH E 132 FT TH N 230 FT TH E 66 FT TH N 140 FT TO POB 1996 19556 06 02-021-000 47600 SECT W 1/2 S 12 AC OF E 57 AC OF SE IM SEC 212 8 EX 1 AC SQUARE OUT OF SW COR THEREOF 1996 1153 19 50 0601-031000010 02 SECT 4 1/2 A PAR IN SE IM OF NW IM 42 17 ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP 06-01034-000011-00 SECT BEG ON S LINE SEC 34-1-7 1430 FT E OF SW COR SD SEC TH N TO CEN OF WANONOOGER CREEK TH NELY TO INTERSECTION OF HWY M 86 TH SLY TO INTERSECTION WITH S LINE SEC 34 THWTOBEG * 1996 17* 51 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP 37 40 28 12 33 23 0601006 000-007-00 SECT N 50 ROS OF W 114 ROS OF SE IM SEC 6 i 7 ANO W 2 ROS OF S 110 RDS 06 01 007 000 005-00 SECT SEC 7-1 7 COM AT NW COR TH S 132FTTHE 165 FT TH N 132 FT TH W 165 FT TO POB 5 AC MA. 1996 195 76 ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP 0* 01 026 000015-10 SECT COM AT iNTERSEC OF N 4 S IM LI SEC 26-1 7 ANO CNTR LI JONES RD TH NWLY 314 FT AL SO CNTR LI TO POB TH SWLY 311 FT MA. TH S *1 DEG 30 E 362 FT TO A PT ON N 4 S IM LI DISTANT S 234 FT FR INTERSEC OF SD N 4 S IM LI ANO CNTR LI JONES RO TH S 267 FT TH W 1025 FT TH N 36? FT TH E 426 FT TH N 365 FT TO CNTR Li JONES RD TH SELY AL SO CNTR LI TO POB 1996 15312 97 06 03-026 000 023 00 SECT COM CEN SEC 2* 1 -9 TH N 4 RDS TH E 101 FT TH S 4 RDS TH W 101 FT TO BEG LOCATED NW 1/2 NE IM SEC 28 1 9 PAR t996 1 15954 08 03 028 00*024 00 SECT COM AT PT IN CEN HWY 4 RDS N OF CEN SEC 2*1-9. THE 101 FT TH N 4 RDS TH W 101 FT TH S 4 RDS TO BEG PAR 1996 11153 0*03-028-00*028-00 SECT COM 56FT EOF SWCORE 1/2SW IM NE IM SEC 28 1-9 THE 152 FT THN 275 FT TH W 152 FT TH S 275 FT TO BEG PAR 1996 609 16 06 03 028-00*03600 SECT COM 128 FT E OF CEN SEC 28 1 9 TH E 2 RDS 4 FT S 8 RDS W 2 RDS 4 FT N 8 RDS TO 3EG ALSO PARCEL BOUGHT FR C S RENNELS PAR ALSO COM 8 RD S AND 7 RD 12 5 FT E OF CEN SEC 28 19 THS 20 FT THE 37 FT THN 20 FT TH W 37 FT TO POB 1996 832 43 0603 031-000 01600 SECT SE IM SE IM SE IM SEC 31-1 9 10 AC a 1996 254 45 98 0603 032-00*007 00 SECT W PART OF S 1/2 SW 1M SEC 32 1 9 48 AC 1996 2.477 12 99 0603 034 00*006 50 SECT THE NE 1M OF THE NW IM OF SEC 34 T1N-R9W BARRY TWP BARRY COUNTY Ml EX A TRIANGULAR PAR IN TH NE IM OF NW IM OF SEC 34 TIN R9W DES AS COM AT THE NW COR OF SO SEC TH S 89 DEG 46' 05’ E ALONG N LINE OF SO SEC 1188 69 FT THS110EG 30- 15’ E 615 23 FT TO W 1/8 LINE OF SO SEC FOR POB TH CONTS 11 DEG 3* 15* E 734 02 FT TO N 1/8 LINE OF SO SEC TH N 89 DEG 4* 00* W 150 FT TO W I® LINE OF SO SEC TH N 00 DEG 17 15’ E ALONG W 118 LINE 718 76 FT TO POB 38 5 AC 1996 344 83 100 08 03 034 000 011 10 SECT COM AT SW COR OF SE IM OF SE 1/4 SEC 34-1 9 TH E ON TOWWLINE 327 FT TH N 400 FT TH W 327 FT TH S 400 FT TO POB 1996 579 49 102 0*03-03*00*034-00 SECT NW 1MSE 'M SEC 36-1-9 E 1/2 NE IM SWIM SEC 3*1-9 STRIP OF LAND 12 RDS N 8 S BY 40 RDS E 6 WOFF N SIDE OFN3MW1/2NE IM SW IM SEC 36-1 9 63 AC 1996 697 25 103 06 03 065 000 039 00 SECT LOT 36 CROOKED LAKE SUMMER RESORT ALSO COM NE COR SD LOT 36 RUNNING TH S 25 DEG 45’ E ALONG EXY LINE LOT C 53 6 FT W 21 8 FT TO SE COR LOT 36 TH N DEG 45 W ALONG E LINE LOT 36 49 FT TO LOT 1996 161867 104 08 03 065 000 045 00 SECT LOT 42 CROOKED LAKE SUMMER RESORT LOT 1996 I 132 02 107 0*0307000*031-00 SECT S 1/2 OF LOT 25 DELTON LOT 1996 997M 110 0*03 080 00*00*01 SECT LOTS 113-114-115 FAIR LAKE AN NEX 1996 773 05 CARLTON TOWNSHIP 111 0804-002 45*00*00 SECT SW IM SE IM SEC 2 T4N R8W 1996 4MM 112 08 04 005 125-00*00 SECT NW IM NE t/4 SEC 5-4-8 ALSO ALL LAND N OF RIVER IN SW IM NE IM SEC 5 EX COM AT COR SW IM NE IM SEC 5 TH N 22 RDS W TO CEN OF RIVER SELY ALG CEN OF RIVER TO POB 1996 651 85 113 08 04 007 125-300 00 SECT S 100 A NE IM SEC 7 4 8 t996 1 389 20 114 08-04-008 15*30*01 SECT COM NE COR SE IM NE IM SEC *4-8 TH S ON SEC LN 416 FT W 75 FT S 45 FT W 130 FT N 461 FT E 205 FT TO POB 1996 527 18 115 0804 008475-40*00 SECT COM AT SE COR SE IM SEC *4 8 N 660 FT W 254 FT S 660 FT E TO POB 38 ACRES 1996 898 95 116 0804 012 25*10*00 SECT BEG W IM POST SEC 12 T4N R8W N 143 FT TO POB TH N 236 FT E 215 FT S 236 FT W 215 FT POB 1996 441 00 117 0*04 013 20500*00 SECT E 1/2 NW IM SEC 13 T4N R8W 80 ACRES 1996 2137 59 118 0*04-013 225-00*00 SECT W 1/2 NW IM SEC 13 T4N R8W 1996 86025 119 0804-013 32^10*01 SECT COM NW COR V/ 70 AC SW IM SEC 13-4 8 S 1650 FT E *U FT N 630 FT MA. TO CEN OF DHCH I HOM LK SELY LIN CEN OF DITCH 750 FT MA. N 990 FT M/L TO N LI SEC W TO POB 15 ACRES MA. 1996 280 62 120 08-04-014-405 100-00 SECT N 1650 FT E 1/2 E 1/2 SE 1/4 A N 228 FT W 1/2 SE IM SEC 14 T4N R8W 27 ACRES MA 1996 455 95 121 0*04 01*125-10* 00 SECT COM 1320 FT W OF NC COR 19 4 8 5 274 FT W 726 FT N 274 F T E 726 FT TOPOB 1996 1 234 80 122 08 04 019 405 100 00 SECT E 5AC N 1/2 N 1/2 SE IM SEC 19 *8 1996 795 26 123 0804 02*105-20*00 SECT N 375 FT OF WHO AC N^ IM SEC 204 8 EX COM 334 FT E OF N 1/4 PO S GO 8M E 210 FT W 334 FT S 165 FT E 850 FT N 375 FT W 516 FT TO POB 1996 228 10 12< 0694-021-205-30000 SECT N 644 FT OF S 57 AC E 1/2 NW IM SEC 21-4-8. EXC C 33 FT FOR RD R/W 1996 22 37VL7 125 08-04 028 10*00*00 SECT W 1/2 NE IM 8 NE IM NE IM SEC 28-4 8 EX COM N IM POST S 460 FT E 1065 FT N 460 FT E 1065 FT TO POB 1996 2 006 42 CARLTON TOWNSHIP 126 08-04 02*325-20*00 SECT THAT PART OF N 1/2 SW FAC IM SEC 28 T4N R8W LYING SWLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESC LI COM S IM POST SD SEC N 0 DEG 25 MIN E 1375 6 FT TO INT OF CA OF RDS N 88 DEG 12 M!N W 1414 FT AL CA. OF RDS TO N 0 OEG 25 MIN E 24 75 FT TO BEG OF U N0DEG25 MIN fc 175 25 FT N 43 DEG 57 MIN W 765 3 FT N 45 DEO 45 MIN W 1607 FT TO ENOO SOLINE EX COM50FT E OF SW COR SO PAR N 190 FT. E 220 FT S 190 FT TO SHORE OF LAKE SWLY AL SHORE TO POB ALSO EX rDM ,375 FT N 0 DEG 25 MINE 8 148 FT Nut DEG 12 MIN W AL CA. RD N 0 DEG 25 MM E 24 75 FT FOR BEG. N 100 FT. W 50 FT N 0 OEG 25 MM E 100 FT N 88 DEG 12 MIN WTO SHORE OF MIDDLE LAKE SELY AL SHORE TO A PTN88OEG 12MIN WOF BEG S88DEG 12 MINE 250 FT MA TO POB 1996 602 79 127 0*04-028 375 20*00 SECT BEG AT E U LOT 1 CULBERTS PLAT NO 3 SEC 28 S OO 56M W 35 FT NE COR SD LOT S MO 45M E 120 FT S 260 29M 50S E 164 98 FT N 880 45M W 46 FT S OOO 56M W 56 17 FT N 600 06M 171 43 FT N 200 FT TO POB EX N 35 FT FOR HWY PURPOSES 1996 483 27 129 0*04-02*375 30*01 SECT LOT 4 PROPOSED PLAT BILLY BROW?/ 1996 300 69 130 08 04 028 42*20*02 SECT COM SW COR NW IM SE IM N 780 FT FOR BEG N 126 FT E 250 FT S 126 FT W 250 FT TO POB 1996 922 94 131 0**4 032 150 10*02 SECT A PART OF SW IM NE IM BEG S 575 FT E 952 FT S 48 DEG E 103 FT FROM NW COR SO PAR TH S 48 DEO E 65 FT W 125 FT N 41 DEG W 65 FT N 48 DEGE 116 FT TO POB 1996 272 86 132 08 04 032-27*100 03 SECT BEG AT A PT 337 FT S OF E 1* POST NW IM SEC 32 4 8 S 870 53M W 91 FT S 20 7M E 408 7 FT TO SHORE OF LEACH LAKE E AL LAKE 16 FT N 182 2 FT E 175 FT N 20 7M W 226 FT S 87D 53M W 100 FT TO POB 1996 722 41 133 08 04 032 35*300 04 SECT COM AT SW COR SEC 32 T4N-R8W N 14 RDS FOR BEG N 4 RDS E 350 FT S 4 RDS WTO POB 1996 483 27 134 08 04 033 305 30*00 SECT COM SW COR LOT 16 MARTZ ACRES PLAT SEC 33 4-8 N 245 FT W 184 6 FT N 395 FT TO SW COR LOT 9 3 890 57M W 66 FT S 395 FT W 100 FT N 395 FT TOSWCORLOT8 W89O57MW 200 FT TO SW COR LOT 6 S 640 FT E 550 8 F7 TO POB EX COM NE COR SUP PLAT MARTZ ACRES W AL N LI SD PLAT 535 6 FT S AL E LI LOT 7 150 FT FOR POB W AL S LI LOT 6 8 7 200FT S4356 FT E 200 FT N 4356 FT TOPOB 1996 95 46 135 06 04 045 000 00600 SECT LOT 6 BAUERS RESORT 1996 442 47 136 0*04 06*000011 00 SECT S 50 FT LOT 11 4 12 CULBERTS PLAT NO 3 1996 960 6’ CASTLETON TOWNSHIP 137 08 0*001 00*03*01 SECT COM At S 1/8 PST SEC 1 3 7 ON E SCENE 1MSE IM THN a30 FTTH W 660 FT TH S 330 FT TH E 660 FT TO POB 5 ACRES 1996 512 17 138 08 05 009 000 030 00 SECT BEGAT NW COR SEC 93 7 THS 11 RDS THE 6 RDS THN 11 HDS THW6 RDS POB 41 ACRES 1996 ’02 90 139 06 05 015 000 035 01 SECT COM 1232 58 FT S OF N IM COR SEC 1*3-7 TH 5 220 FT THE E 400 FT TH N 220 FT TH W 400 FT POB 2 ACRES 1996 61006 140 0*05 018 000 060 00 SECT PAR IN SW COR N 1/2 SW IM SE IM SEC 1*3 7 330 FT N 4 S BY 198 FT E 4 W 1 5 ACRES 1996 '65 30 141 0*05-02*000 07*00 SECT COM SE COR E ir? W 1/2 SE IM SEC 20 3 7 TH N t5 RDS 4 «, TH W 20 RDS TH S 15 RDS 4 5 FT TH E 20 RDS POB 2 ACRES 1996 654 31 �S4 - March 4, 11, IS, ISM • Spacial Supplament - The Haetlnga Banner, Haatlnga, Ml MTen <, 11,10, iwv- special buppfnwm - irw H—tings Bannr, Dbbcnptajn olUnd CASTLETON TOWNSHIP 142 0» 0502100004501 SECT N 295 161 FT OF E 295 161 FT SEC 21 3 7 EXC COM PT ON N Ll SD SEC 21 I TINO 145 FT W OF NE COR SO SEC TH SWLY 137 FT TO PT 166 FT W OF E Li SO SEC Th NWLY 130 2 FT MA. TO PT 295 161 T WOF E Li SO SEC THN H9 FT TO Nil SO SEC THE 150 161 FT POB 1996 1 023 07 144 0605025 00001000 SECT SW IM NW IM SEC 263 7 EXC COM NW COR SO SW IM NW IM TH S 494 FT FOR POB TH E 515 705 FT TH S 426 FT TH W 515 705 FT TH N 426 FT POB ALSO EXC COM W IM PST SO SEC 25 TH NO DEG 5 43-E 397 91 FT AL W LI SO SEC TH S 69 OEG S3 E 425 FT TH S 0 OEG 43* W 394 88 FT TO E-W 1M LI SO SEC TH S 89 OEG 47 13’W 425 01 FT TO POB 31 14 ACRES 1996 483 Ub 145 06 05025000 05000 SECT N 1/2 SW IM SEC 25 3 7 EXC COM NWCORSON 1/2SW IM THE442 41 FT TH S 208 7 FT TH W 442 41 FT TH N 208 7 FT POB ALSO EXC COM CEN LI M 66 450 FT NOFSWCORSDH 1/2 SW IM TH E 336 FT FOR POB TH W 336 FT TH NLY AL CEN LI 300 FT TH E 336 FT TH SLY 300 FT POB ALSO EXC COM SE COR N 1/2 SW IM SO SEC 25 Th S 89 DEG 26 MIN 06 SEC W 52969 FT TH N b DEG 50 MIN 23 SEC E 336 16 FT TH ELY *PPRO» 50 FT TO Wtr EDGE C* CEN EXIST DRAIN TUBE Th Nl» 8 EL» Al CEN SO TUBE 6 OlTCH 577 FT MA TO PT APPROX 20 FT W OF N S 1/4 SO LINE SEC AT PT 66? FT N OF POB TH E TO N S IM ll TH S 0 DEG 10 40- E 677 FT TO POB 70 89 ACRES 1996 3 252 95 146 06 05 025000 050-01 SECT COM INTERSECT S LI N 1/2 SW IM SEC 25 3-7 WITH CEN Li M 66 TH N 450 FT FOR POB TH E 336 FT FOR POB TH W 336 FT TH NLY AL CEN Li 300 FT THE 336 FT TH SLY 300 FT POB 2 3 ACRES 1996 1 965 40 147 0605 025 000 06000 SECT COM NW COR SW 1/4 SW iM SEC 25 3 1 TH ELY 64 5 FT TO CEN HWY FOR POB TH Ely 690 3 FT Th SLY 575 3 FT TH AAV 497 7 FT TO CEN HWY TH NWLY 607 FT AL CEN HWY POB 7 84 ACRES 1996 1 580 1C 148 0BO5 026 000-05500 SECT COM S 89 OEG 48 MtN 17 SEC W 316 FT FROM NE COR SEC 26 3 7 TH 9 233 FT TH S 89 DEG 48 MIN 17 SEC 250 FT TH N 233 FT Th N 89 DEG 48 MIN 17 SEC E 250 FT POB 1 33 ACRES 1996 1868 149 OB05-028-000050 00 SECT PAR 1 COM N IM PST SEC 28-3-7 TH SWLY AL CEN HWY tOO FT TH S PAR IM LI 148 5 FT TO RIV TH ELY 100 FT MA TO IM ll TH N 165 POB 1996 49 94 150 06 05 028 000 055 00 SECT PAR 2 COM N 1/4 PST SEC 28 3 7 TH SWLY AL CEN HWY 100 FT POB TH SWLY AL HWY 100 FT TH S PAR IM Ll 1155 FT TO RIV TH ELY 100 FT TH N 148 5 FT POB 1996 49 94 151 08 05 028 000 055 01 SECT PAR 3 COM 200 FT SWLY OF N 1/4 PST SEC 28 3 7 TH SWLY 100 FT TH S PAR IM Ll 132 FT TH NELY AL RIV 100 FT THN 132 FT POB 1996 49 94 152 08 05 030 000 185 00 SECT COM 720 5 FT E 8 2711 5 FT N OF SWCORSEC 30 3 7 THN52DEGE 80FT TH ELY AL RR ROW 675 FT FOF POB TH N 30 OEG W TO SH OF LK TH ELY AL IK 50 FT TH S 30 DEG E TO RR ROW Th WLY AL ROW POB 1996 375 61 153 08 05 031 000-005 00 SECT COM AT PT S 1 DEG 7 MIN $3 SEC W 802 62 FT FROM E IM PST SEC 31 3 ' TH S 1 DEG 7 Ml S3 SEC W 890 FT TH N 89 DEG 25 MiN 17 SEC W 1320 76 FT Th N 1 DEG 6 MH. 16 SEC E 890 H Th S 89 OEG 25 MIN 17 SEC E 1321 17 FT POB ALSO W 1/2 SE IM SO SEC 31 ExC COM 2t ROS 59 LKS S OF NE COR SD W 1/2 SE IM TH W8ROS 8LKS THS IORDSTh E 8 RDS 8 LKS Th N 10 ROS POB ALSO EXCS 16 RDS OF W 40 ROS SD W 1/2 SE 1M ALSO EXC COM NW COR SE IM SO SEC 31 Th E to hiGhBank CRk th S al CRK TO BROOK FROM SWAMP TH W Al SWAMP TO HWY TH N POB t996 3 146 27 CASTLETON TOWNSH* 154 06-05-031000 015-03 SECT COM S IM PST SEC 31-3-7 TH W >33607 FT TO W 1« Ll FOR POB TH N 1314 25 FT TO S 1/8 Ll SD SEC 3' TH W 404 64 FT TH N 10 FT TH W 12 5 FT TO W EDGE DR TH S 40 FT AL OR Th S 13 DEG 34 MiN 20 SEC E 55 7 FT AL OR TH S 160 08 FT THS 36 DEG 17 MIN W 202 97 FT AL DR TH S 44 OEG 29 MIN 5 SEC W 139 7? FT AL OR TH W 97 34 FT TO NE COR LOT 10 SO PRUDOENS PLAT TH S 100 44 FT TH N 44 OEG 57 MIN E 141 39 FT TH S 17503 FT TH W 99 37 FT TH S 150 FT TH S 25 OEG 57 MIN E 140 FT TH 5 357 42 FT TH E 658 77 FT POB 17 74 ACRES 1996 231 10 155 060603100002500 SECT E 10AOFSE IM SW IM SEC 31-6 7 EXC ROW 10 ACRES 1996 1 197 52 156 08 05-03'00003000 SECT SE IM SW IM SEC 31-3-7 EXC E 10 A THEREOF 30 ACRES 1996 509 87 157 06 05110000-001 00 SECT LOT 1 HOWARD PLAT 1998 529 52 «58 08 05 140000002 00 SECT LOT 2 PRUDOENS PLAT ALSO COM SW COR SO LOT 2 TH E 100 FT TH .S 36 FT TH W 100 FT TH N 36 FT POB 1996 38 59 HASTINGS T0WNSH8* 159 06 06 002 000001 00 SECT NW IM OF TH NW IM OF THE NW iM SECTION 2 HASTINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY STATE OF MICHIGAN 10 ACRES 1996 966 06 160 08 06 002000003 00 SECT SEC 2 T3N R8W COM IN CEN TH S 660 09 TO BEG TH S 660 09 FT TH E 1330 62 FT THN 30000 FT TH E 435 FT TH N 658 53 FT TH W 441 16 FT TH S 170 37 FT TH W 1335 88 FT TO DEG A 26 8 1996 1 097 85 162 08-06 005 000031-00 SECT SEC 5 T3N R8W BEG AT A PT 1217 1/2 FT W OF N IM POST TH S 353 FT TH W 236 5 FT TH E 200 FT TH N TO INTER SECTION OF HWY TH ALONG HWY IN SWLY DIRECTION TO PLACE OF BEGIN 'i 'i . 199f 727 05 163 08 06-005000032 00 SECT SEC 5 T3N R8W COM AT THE N IM PT OF SEC 5 T3NR8W TH WAI THE NLI OF SEC 1502 00 FT THS 47 67 FT TO THE CENTERLINE OF COATS GROVE RD TH 188 66 FT AL CTLI ANO THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT THE RADIUS OF WH IS 358 10 FT AD THE CH OF WH BEARS S 49 D 56 48* W 186 48 FT TO TRUE PL OF BEG TH CONT 68 36 FT AL SD CTLI AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT THE RADIUS OF WH IS 358 10 FT AND THE CHORD OF WH BEARS S 29 D IF 10* W 68 25 FT TH NBt D 10r 46* W 112 73 FT TO AN INTER TRAV Ll OF LAKE TH N 16 D 14’ 44* E AL SD INTER TRAV Ll C’OTFT TH S 80 0 03'46* E 127 96 FT TO POB 1996 141 72 166 0606014-006018-00 SECT A PAR IN E 1/2 Of SW IM OF SEC 14 T3N R8W COM AT SE COR OF SO F. 1/2 OF SW IM OF SEC 14 IN CEN OF HWY TH N ALONG THE IM Ll 10 RDS TH W 80 RDS M/L TO W 1/8 Ll TH S 10 RDS TO CEN OF HWY TH E 80 RDS TO POB EXC RAW 5 A 1996 576 90 167 06 06016 000-00620 SECT SEC 16 T3N R8W TH SOUTH 433 FT OF THE EAST 225 FT OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH WEST IM OF THE SOUTHEAST IM OF Sec '6 HASTINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTV MICHIGAN 2 24 ACRES 1996 1 472 57 '68 08 06-016006009-20 SECT SEC 16 T3N R8W COM AT NW COR SEC TH S 890 23 45* E 1324 52 FT AL N Ll SEC TO NW CORE 1/2 OF NW IM SEC TH S 890 23 45* E 693 FT AL N Ll TH S OOO 03 33* W PAR WH W Ll OF E 1/2 NW IM OF SEC 9 48 FT TR SLY 49 13 FT AL ARC OF CUR LT HAD WH IS 107 36 FT A CH OF WH BRS S 130 OZ Sr E 48 70 FT TH S OOO OT 33* W 559 4 7 FT TH S 890 23 45* E 33 FT TO BEG TH N OOO OT 33* E 220 FT TH S 890 2J 45* E '96 FT TH S OOO 03' 33* W 220 FT TH N 890 23 45* W 198 FT TO POB 1 11 ACRES MA EAS MENTS OF RECORD 1996 5308 HASTINGS TOWNSHF 169 08-06 01600000650 SECT SEC 16 T3N R8W COMMENCING 90 RODS EAST OF THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF SEC 18 T3N-R8W HAST­ INGS TOWNSHIP BANPV COUNTY MICHIGAN FOR THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING THENCE EAST 495 FEET THENCE SOUTH 500 FT THENCE WEST 660 FT. THENCE NORTH 225 FT THENCE EAST 165 FT THENCE NORTH 275 FT TO POB 6 55 ACRES MORE OR LESS 1996 941 57 170 0606 01900000200 SECT SEC 19 T3N-R8W COM AT E IM POST TH S W CEN OF HWY 641 FT TO BEG TH S TOO FT TH W 470 FT TH N 700 FT, TH E 470 FT TO BEG 7A 1996 1 002 83 171 06 0602000003000 SECT SEC 20 T3N-R6W. THAT PART OF THE S 1/2 OF THE N 1/2 OF THE SW IM OF SEC 20 T3N R8W LYING E OF THE HWY M-37 EX THEN 467 FT. ALSO A PAR COM 80 RDS N OF THE S IM POST OF SEC 20 FOR POB THN 20 RDS THW39 RDS TO CEN OF M-37 TH S 31 DEG E 23 32 RDS TH E TO POB EX 1 A IN SO FORM OUT OF THE SE COR ALSO EX CONVED TO DRAKE REFINERY L448 P200 & 201 BARRY COUNTY t SUB TO HWY RAN M 37 1996 861 24 172 06 06020 00603400 SECT SEC 20 T3N R8W THE S 500 FT ALL N 1/2 N 1/2 SW IM LYING W OF M-37 EX R/W OF CK 8 S HR ALSO EX COM AT W1MPT TH 1047 8 FT N 89 DEG 37* E AL E W IM Ll SEC TC WLY U CK 8 S RR R/W FOR BEG S 89 0 37 W 1047 8 FT ALONG E-W IM Ll TH S 655 FT N 89 DEG 46 E . 972 2 FT TO WLY CK 8 S RR R/W NELY 663 4 FT TO BEG 10A 1996 3 526 53 173 08-06 020 000-034-10 SECT SEC 20 T3N R8W A PAR IN SW IM OF SEC 20 COM W1MPTTHEALE8W 1M Ll 1047 8 FT TO BEG TH E AL IM Ll 655 0 FT MA. TO W EDGE OF M-37 TH S 150 FT AL HIGHWAY R/W TH W PAR TO 1/4 Ll 663 4 FT TH NELY TO POB 2 277 174 0606021000007-70 SECT COM AT THE SW CORNER OF THE SE IM TH N AL THE N 8 S IM Ll OF SEC TO THE SELY EDGE OF NASHVILLE RD TH SELY AL THE SELY EDGE OF SO RD 691 FT TH W TO THE AFORE SAID N 8 S IM Ll OF SEC TH S 260FT FR BEG THN 260 FT TH E TO THE SLY EDGE OF RD TH SELY AL THE SLY EDGE OF NASHVILLE RD TO PT DIR E OF BEG TH W TO POB EX W 120 FT ll OF SEC TO BEG TH S 260 FT T* E TO THE SLY EDGE OF NASHVILLE RD TH NLY AL NASHVILLE RD TO A PT DlR E OF THE PLACE OF EEG TH W TO POB 1996 599 81 175 08 0602100002000 SECT SEC 21 T3N-R8W COM AT NW COR OF E 1/2 OF NW IM OF SEC 21-3-8 TH E AL SEC Ll 180 FT FOR POB THEAL SO IM Ll 220 FT TH S 242 FT TH W 220 FT TH N 242 FT TO POB 1 2 A 1996 356 22 176 08-06021 000-03600 SECT L423 P147 SEC 21 T3N R8W COM 115 RDS N OF SW COR FOR BEG TH N 66 FT TH E 250 FT TH S 66 FT TH W 250 FT TO BEG 1996 284 55 177 06 06024000 020 00 SECT SEC 24 T3N-R8W SE FRL IM EX­ CEPT 10 ACRES MA. DEEDED IN L488 P811 1996 1453 11 178 08 06024 00003000 SECT SEC 24 T3N R8W PAR W 1/2 NW 1/4 COM NE COR TH W 835 FT 8 S 406 FT POB S 408 FT W 285 FT N 72 FT W 200 FT N 336 FT E 485 FT POO 4 22 A 1996 89669 179 08 06 026000 047 00 SECT L487 P79 FLOOD ZONE SEC 26 T3N-R8W COM AT NE COR OF SE IM S TO-THORNAPPLE RIVER W 1574 FT ALONG RIVER FOR BEG N 135 FT W 75 FT S 135 FT TO RIVER BANK E 75 FT TO BEG 1996 651 96 180 08 06026006051 00 SECT FLOOD ZONE SEC 26 T3N R6W COM NE COR SE IM S TO THORNAPPtE RIVER W 1899 FT ALONG RIVER FOR BEG N 135 FT W 75 FT S 135 FT TO RIVER BANK E 75 FT TO BEG 1996 35238 HASTINGS TOWNSHF 181 08 06026006053 00 SECT FLOOD ZONE COM NE COR SE IM TH S TO THORNAPPLE RIVER W 2049 FT ALONG RIVER FOR BEG N 135 FT. W 75 FT. S 135 FT TO RIVER BANK E 75 FT TO BEG 1996 38689 182 08 06026000062 00 SECT SEC26T3NR8WCOM AT NECOR SE 1/4. 8 TO THORNAPPLE RIVER W 2764 FT ALONG RIVER N 167 FT TO BEG. N 135 FT W 75 FT S 135 FT. E 75 FT TO BEG 1996 629 29 183 08 06-02800002300 SECT SEC 29 T3N-R8W. A PORTION OF LAND LYING E OF GRV RR. EX HWY RUNNING THROUGH SAME IN SEC 28 T3N R8W DESC AS ALL THAT PART OF FOIL LAND LYING N 8 E OF GRANO RIVER VALLEY RR EX HWY RUNNING THROUGH SAME CONT ABOUT 2 A MA ANO DESC COM AT NE COR OF SEC 28 TH W 68 ROS TH S 30 DEG E 26 RDS TH S 46 OEG E 31 ROS TH NELY 59 RDS TO POB EX SELY 60 FT OF THAT PART OF ABOVE DESC LO LYING NE OF GRANO RIVER VALLEY RR ANO SW OF HWY 8 ALSO EX COM AT NE COR OF SEC 28 T3N R8W TH 1^15 ROS 2 1/2 FT MA. TO CENT OF HWY TH SLY AL CENT OF HWY 12 RDS 3 FT TO U TH NELY DIR TO POB 1996 334 80 185 08 06 028000033 00 SECT SEC 28 T3N R8W PAR B BEG E 8 W IM Ll OF SEC DtST N 890 34 20* W 1744 80 FT FR THE E IM COR OF SEC TH S 030 43- 52* W 335 07 FT TH S 080 50 54* W 33 72 FT TH S 87D 01 05* W 394 12 FT. TH N 17D 31' 37" W 34 09 FT TH N 290 5864* W 416 11 FT TO E 8 W IM Ll. TH S 890 34 20* E 638 80 FT AL E 8 W IM Ll TO POB 4 50 A SUBJECT TO EASEMENT OF RECORD BARRY C OUT NY COURT HOUSE 1996 281 33 Sbhr HOPE TOWNSHIP 195 08 07 00300601000 SECT PARCEL OF LAND COMM SE COR SEC 3-2-9TH W: 15 28 FT FOR POB THN 148 5 FT TH W 115 5 FT TH S 148 5 FT TH E 115 5 FT TO POB ALSO COMM EE COR SEC 3-2 9 TH W 149 28 FT FOR POB TH N 1485FT TH W66 FT THS 1485FT TH E 66 FT TO POB 1996 301 52 197 08 07 00600001700 SECT LOT 3 KARNS* LANDING LOT 1996 85344 198 060700600000400 SECT SE IM SE IM SEC 62 9 40 ACRES 1996 27000 199 0807013 00000201 SECT PARCEL IN NW IM NE IM SEC 13 2 9 COMM AT INTERSECTION OF N Ll SEC 13 WITH CTR Ll GURD RD FOR POB TH 8 ALG CTRL! GURD RD 250 FT TH W 550 FT THN 250 FT THE 560 FT TO POB 200 0607 013000002-05 SECT COMM NE COR NE IM NE IM SEC 13-2-9 TH 8 742 5 FT FOR POB TH W 1320 FT TH 8 330FT THE 1320FTTHN330FT TOPOB 10AMA. 1996 964 83 201 0807015000001 00 SECT W FRL 1/2 OF SWIM 8 SE IM SW FRL IM OF SEC 15-2-9 EX PLAT OF CASA DEL’MAR 8THAT PART OF SW FRL IM OF SEC 15 LYING NWLY OF PLAT EX A PAR IN SW IM SEC 15-2 9 BEG AT PT ON S LINE SEC 15 WHICH LIES 1320 55 FT W OF S IM PST OF SEC 15 TH W 294 FT TH NO DEG 11* E 205 FT TH C 294 FT TH S 0 OEG 11* W 205 FT TO BEG t06 ACRES ALSO E X COMM AT THE SW COR OF SEC 15-2-9 TH N 466 7/10 FT TH E 448 7/10 FT TH S 466 7/10 FT TO SEC LINE TH W 466 7/10 FT TO POB 108 1996 186 06 06 029 OOO 022 00 SECT SEC 29 T3NR8W ALL THAT PIECE LYING NE OF HASTINGS 8 BATTLE CREEK RO ON S 1/2 SE IM EX PARCEL SOLD TO STATE HWY DEPT FOR RD 9 A 1996 6538 187 08 06033000001 50 SECT SEC 33 T3N R8W W 1/2 SE IM NE 1/4 20 A 1996 233 65 188 0606033 000007 90 ScCT SEC 33 T3N R8W COM AT THE NE CORNER OF SEC 4 T2N-R8W THENCE W 4J5FT THS 102 FT FOR A POB THN 209 FT TH W 209 FT TH S 209 FT TH E 209 FT TO POB TOGETHER WITH A RIGHT-OFWAY APPURTENANT THERETO OVER 1) TH 12 FOOT WIDE EXISTING ROADWAY RUNNING NLY 8 SLY ACROSS THE E 1/2 OF THE E IM OF THE NE 1M OF SAID SEC 48 2) TH 12 FT WOEXQRDW ADJ THE PAR BEING CON ALONG THE EN TIRE S SIDE OF SO PAR 8 ALONG S 15 FT OF W SIDE OF SAID PAR EX THAT IN BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP 5 A 1996 373 88 189 06 0603300000800 SECT SEC 33 T3N R8W W 1/2 E 1/2 SE IM. EX COM CEN HWY IN NW COR. TH E 10 NDS TH S 18 RDS TH W 10 RDS TH N 18 RDS TO BEG ALSO BEG THE SOUTH 10 ACRES OF W 1/2 E 1/2 SE IM. SUBJECT TO EASEMENT OF RECORD BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE 27 9 AC 1996 766 91 190 06 06033000-02200 SECT SEC33T3NR8W PAR INN 1/2NW IM DESC AS COMM NW COR SO SEC TH E 660 FT FOR POB TH E 100 FT TH S 300 FT, TH W 100 FT TH N 300 FT TO POB 1996 76995 191 08 0616000000100 SECT L437 P551 LOTS 2 3 8 4 IRVING CHARLTON SUBO 1996 28 37 192 08 06 250 000030 30 SECT E 149 FT W 364 FT S 244 FT LOT 30 FAIRHAVEN PLAT 1996 26 62 193 08 06 556006039-00 SECT L5O9 P228 WO LOT 39 ACCESS TO LAKE ACROSS LOT 13 SUNDAGO PARK 1996 616 70 194 08 06075006028 00 SECT LOT 28 WESLEYAN VILLAGE NO 1 1996 592 20 629 24 202 0807 015000001-10 SECT COMM AT THE SW COR OF SEC 15-2-9 TH N 466 7/10 FT TH E 466 7/10 FT TH S 466 7/10 FT TO SEC LINE TH W 466 7/10 FT TO POB CONT 5 ACRES 1996 102199 204 0607015000003-70 SECT N 1/2 N 1/2 SW IM SE IM 162-9 10 ACRES M/L 1996 4987 205 0607019000 00630 SECT COMM AT PT ON W LINE SEC 19 2 9 N 0 DEG 17 51* E 431 55 FT FROM SW COR SEC 19. TH N 0 DEG 17 51* E ALG W LINE 233 55 FT TH S 88 DEG 24 17* E ALG N LINE SW IM SW IM SW IM TH S 0 DEG 41* 54* W 233 52 FT TH N 88 OEG 24' 1? W 694 43 FT TO POB 4 ACRES MA. 1996 857 87 206 060702000002100 SECT COMM AT POINT WHICH IS N 89 DEG 13' W 1607 21 FT 8 S 0 OEG 7 E 855 49 FT FROM NE COR SEC 20-2-9BE­ ING SE COR LOT 9 NORTHWOOD PLAT TH N 50 DEG 57 E 60 65 FT TH N 0 DEG 8 W 341 57 FT TH S 30 OEG 4830* W 162 42 FT TH S 8 OEG 44- E 243 FT TO POB LOT INCLUDING A RAN 33 FT WIDE BEG N LINE SEC 20 N 89 OEG 3* W 1380 FT FROM NE COR TH S 0 DEG 9 E 472 5 FT TH S 89 DEG 57 W 180 FT TH S 30 DEG 48' 30 W 162 42 FT LAST DIMEN SION N BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT ALSO COMM NE COR SEC 202 9 TH N 89 DEG TW 1380FT THS0DEG8-E4725FT TH S89DEG57 W 180FT FOR POB THS 30 DEG 4ff3a*W 162 42FTTHS55OEG58' W 25 7 FT TH N 45 DEG 3C W 402 28 FT TO CTR HEAD RD. TH N 65 DEG 36 5* E ALG CTR RD 54 68 FT TH S 66 DEG 17 2V E 373 61 FT TO POB 1996 1 086 66 207 06 07 020 OOO 04- 00 SECT A PARCEL OF LAND IN SE IM SEC 20 2 9 COM AT INTERSECTION OF ELY LINE OF HWY RUNNING ALONG N 8 S IM LINE WITH NLY LINE OF HWY RUNNING ALONG SHORE OF MUD LAKE TH ELY 5 RDS TH NLY 8 RDS TH W 5 RDS TH S 8 RDS TO BEG LOT 1996 548 35 Description Taa vein S« Amount HOPE TOWNSHIP 208 08 07 020 000 04610 SECT COMM NE COR W 1/2 SW FRL IM SEC 20 2 9 TH S 1 DEG 27 32* W 1475 6 FT TH N 87 DEG 30 26* W 304 77 FT FOR POB Ti S 1 DEG 27 32* E 389 06 FT TO TRAVERSE LINE ALG SHORE CLOVERDSALE LAKE TH S 64 DEG 47 53* W ALG TRAV LINE 329 16 FT TH N I DEG 27 37* W 542 48 FT TH S 87 DEG 30 26* E 294 FT TO POB INC LANO LYING BET PAR 8 LAKE ALSO ROW 66 FT WIDE 3 ACRES MA. 1996 548 35 211 0607-024000 004-88 SECT PART W 1/2 NE IM SEC 24-2-9 COMM NE COR SEC 24 TH N 89 DEG 47 56*WALGNSECU 131934 FT TON 118 POST NE IM TH S 0 DEG 7 51* E ALG N 8 S 1« Ll NE IM 51 95 FT TO CTRLI PRUCHARDVILLE RD TH SLY 72 48 FT ALG CTRLI 8 ARC OF CURVE TO LF RA­ DIUS WHICH 121 12 FT 8 CHORD WHICH BEARS S 17 DEG SV 38* W 71 41 FT TH ALG CTRLI S 0 DEG 47 53* W 106 21 FT TH SELY 177 4 FT ALG CTRLI 8 ARC O CURVE TO RT RADIUS WHICH IS 137 FT 8 CHORD WHICH BEARS S 37 DEG 47 37 W 165 26 FT. TH ALG CTRLI S 74 OEG 54' 23* W 242 33 FT. TH CONT ALG CTRLI S 76 DEG 56 IF W 220 FT FOR POB TH CONT ALG CTRLI S 76 OEG 57 18* W 220 FT TH N 15 OEG 5' 37 W 198 13 FT TH N 76OEG 57 18* 220FT THS 15OEG5*37 E 196 13 FT TO POB PARCEL E 1 ACRE 1996 797 76 212 06-07 02^00000600 SECT COM 40 RDS S OF NV/ COR NW IM SEC 25-2-9 TH S 208 7 FT. TH E 208 7 FT TH N 306 7 FT. TH W TO BEG ALSO COMM NW COR SEC 25A2A9 THS 868 71 FT FOR POB TH S FOR 10 FT TH E in 51 FT TH N 218 71 FT TH W 368 8 FT TH S 206 71 FT TH W 208 71 FT TH W 20671 FT TOPOB 3 ACRES MA. 1996 95209 213 0607-025-00001635 SECT COMM SW COR SEC 25A2A9 TH E 814 FT TO POB TH N 440 FT TH W 374 FT THN 440 FT THE 440 FT THS 880 FT TH W 66 FT TO POB 5 AC MA. 1996 1.01807 214 0607 026 000-00600 SECT N 1/2 Nt IM SEC 262 9 EX BEG NE COR SEC 28. TH W 250 FT. TH S PAR ALLEL WITH E LINE SO SEC 150 FT TH E PARALLEL WITH N LINE SD SEC 250 FT TO E LINE SD SEC N ALONG E LINE SO SEC 150TTOBEG ALSON 1/2SE 1MNE IM SEC 26 2 9 EX COMM NE COR SEC 26 TH S 0 DEG 45" 54* W ON E Ll NE IM SD SEC 861 96 FT FOR POB. THCONTS 0 DEG 45'54* WON E U 466 7 FT TO S U NE 1MNE IM. TH S 89 DEG 53' 19* WON SO S Ll 466 70 FT. TH N 89 OEG 53* 19* E 466 70 FT TO POB 94 ACRES MA. 1996 1 245 13 215 0607-026-00000605 SECT COMM NW COR SW IM SW IM SEC 26A2A9 FOR POB TH S 220 FT. TH E 400 FT TH N 220 FT. TH W 400 FT TO POB 2 ACRES MA 1996 965 53 217 0607 02600001600 SECT COMM NW COR SW IM SEC 26A2A9 TH E 755 FT TH 3 240 FT FOR POB TH N 90 FT TH E TO SHORE LITTLE CEDAR IK TH SLY TO PT E OF BEG TH WTO BEG LOT 1996 144 57 218 06-07 026 000017 00 SECT COM AT NW COR SW IM SW IM SEC 26A2A9 TH E 755 FT TH S 20 RDS FOR BEG TH N 90 FT TH E TO LAKE TH SLY TO PT E OF EG TH W TO BEG LOT 1996 454 11 219 06-07-026-000025-10 SECT COM 4 RDS WEST OF THE NE CORNER OF THE NW IM OF NW IM OF NW IM SEC 262 9 TH S 40 RDS TH W 4 RDS TH N 40 RDS TH E TO POB 1996 128 70 220 08-07-027-000 00300 SECT W5AOFE10AN1/2NE1MNE IM SEC 27-2 9 5 ACRES 1996 30609 221 06 07-027-000-005 00 SECT W 5 A N 1/2 NE IM NE IM SEC 27 2-9 5 ACRES 1996 320 26 222 0607 027 000-010-25 SECT COMM SE COR OF SE IM SEC 27­ 2 9 TH N 330 FT FOR POB TH N 726 FT THW100FT THN 197 FT THW75 THN 133 FT TH W 168 FT TH S 825 FT TH E 363 FT TO POB 5 8 AC MA. 1996 359 90 223 0607 026000-007-16 SECT COMM NW COR SEC 262 9 TH E 94 RDS ALG N SEC Ll FOR POB THS 209 FT TH W 417 FT. TH N 209 FT TH E 417 FT TO POB 2 ACRES MA 1996 72 30 SM No 0*5CT<ptK>n ol Land Taa Year Sale Amount HOPE TOWNSHIP 224 0807 028000-007 20 SECT E 5 ACRES OF 8 648 FT OF W 679 FT OF W 96 ROOS NW IM SEC 262-9 5 ACRES MA. 1996 61563 225 0607-028-000-006 00 SECT 1 1 A MA. DES COM AT PT IN CEN KINGSBURY RD 328 6 FT S OF INSECT OF KINGSBURY RD 8 CLOVERDALE RD TH WLY 220 FT TH SLY 225 FT. TH ELY 220 TH NLY 225 FT TO BEG LOCATED ON N 60 A OF E 1/2 OF NE IM SEC 28 2 9 1 ACRE 1996 911 72 226 06 07 029 000-015-00 SECT COMM AT IM POST BETWEEN SEC 28 29 TH S ON SEC LINE 1100 FT TO HWY INTERSECTION. TH IN CEN OF HWY N 66 DEG W 482 8 FT AND S 77-3/4 OEG W 165 FT FOR BEG TH N 3 IM OEG W 2366 FT S 89 1/2 OEG E 132 FT. S 3 DEG E 248 7 FT TO CEN HWY TH IN CEN HWY S 77 3M DEG W 132 FT TO PLACE OF BEGINNING LOT 1996 507 95 227 08 07-036000-002-80 SECT COMM MONUMENT X STEVENS WOODED ACRES (TO INC E 1/2 LOT 32) TH N 26 DEO 34 30* E 253 8 FT TH N 63 DEG 25'30* W 41 FT TH N 26 DEG 34'36 E 278FT THN 88 DEO 1(7 E 464 48 FT TH 5 422 5 FT TH N 89 DEG 10 E 81 FT TH S 1 DEG 15- W 1115 5 FT. TH N 73 DEG 4* W 11 FT TH N 29 DEG 3' W 192 31 FT, TH N 56 OEG 30 15* W 238 33 FT. TH N 83 DEG 5T 30* W 261 06 FT TH 8 82 DEO O XT W 128 12 FT. TH N 74 OEG 7 30* W 319 74 FT. TH N 47 OEG 57 XT E 31630 FT. TH N 37 DEG 6 30* W 123 FT TH N 51 DEO 34' 30* E 125 FT. TH N 37 DEG 6 XT W 163 30 FT TH N 51 OEG 34' 30* E 147 2 FT TO POB 226 06-07 030-000-004-10 SECT PARCEL IN E 1/2 N FRL NE IM SEC 302 9 COMM AT INTERSECTION CTR LINE ROSE RO 8 E LINE EXT OF NADELL RD LEADING TO RUSES VIEW PLAT TH E 311 64 FT ALG CTR LINE ROSE RO. TH S I OEG 17 35* W 1213 62 FT TH S 86 OEG 33' W 75 93 FT TH N 62 DEG 5' W 237 9 FT THN 1106 4 FT TO POB EX COMM IN­ TERSEC OF CTRLI ROSE RD 8 E Ll EXT NADELL RD LEAD TO PLAT OF RUSES VIEW TH S 1036 4 FT ALG E Ll NADELL RD FOR POB TH S 62 OEG 5' E 238 1 FT TH N 86 OEG 33- E 77 3 FT. TH S 1 DEG 17 35* W 70 FT TH S 86 OEG 37 W 75 93 FT ALG N Ll NADELL RD. TH N 62 DEO 5* W a? 9 FT ALG LY Ll NADELL RO. TH N 70 FT ALG E U NADELL RO TO POB 7 5 ACRES MA. 1996 566 40 229 0807-031-000-00000 SECT THAT PART OF W 1/2 SW IM SEC 31-2-9 LY84G S OF HWY EX THE S 17 75 ACRES 5 ACRES 1996 678 89 230 06-07 031-000-007 00 SECT S PART SE IM NE 1M SEC 31-2-9 EOFRR PART OF NE 1MSE IM SEC 31 2 9 E OF R R ANO W OF HIGHWAY 18 ACRES 1996 890 69 231 0807-031 000-01300 SECT W 60 RDS OF E 1/2 NW IM SEC 31 2-9 LYING S OF HWY WHICH RUNS IN ELY 8 WLY DIR THROUGH SEC 31 5 ACRES 1996 1221 24 232 0607-031-000016-50 SECT E 1/2 OF ALL THAT PT OF W 1/2 •M IM SEC 31-2-9 LYING S OF ELY 8 WLY HWY CROSSING SEC 31 COMM NE COR W 1/2 SW IM SEC 31 FOR POB T,l SON1MLI95FT. TH N 89 OEG 10 W 644 FT TH N 11 DEG 45' E 97 FT TO E 8 W IM U TH N 89 DEG 10 E 624 FT TO POB 1996 114 36 233 0607-03300000200 SECT PARCEL 83 COM SE COR LOT 26 SUPERVISORS PLAT 1ST ADO EDDY'S BEACH SEC 32 2 9. TH N 176 FT E 540 FT N 158 FT POB S 158 FT W 150 FT N 400 FT W 100 FT N 47 DEG 27 42* W 49 81 Fl N 65 DEG O 40* E 234 FT N 32 OEG 53 10* E 121 57 FT. N 1 DEG 37 50* W 52 30 FT.N67 DEG 24'50* W 96 31 FT 3 82 DEG 64'10* W 43 09 FT N 8 DEG 31'40* E 48 09 FT S 56 DEG 59p 20* E 38 53 FT S 76 DEG 3'50* E 96 39 FT N 83 DEG 50 10* E 12 FT TH SLY POB EX COM SW COR LOT 49 SUPERVISOR PLAT 1ST ADD EDOY'S BEACH POB TH S 2 DEO 45'E 20 FT. N 85 DEG 15 E 114 FT TH NLY 20 FT SE COR LOT 49 TH WLY ALG S Ll LOT 49 114 FT TO POB 2ACRES 1996 792 61 Sale /to Descriptor otLand Tea Year Sale Amount Sate No Deecnphon o<Land Taa Year Sate Amount Sate No Descriptor ot Land Ml • S5 Taa Year Sale Amount HOPE TOWNSHIP 234 08-07 034 000005 00 SECT NW IM SW IM SEC 34-2-9 EX COMM NE COR NW 1M SW !M SEC 34 TH W ALG E 8 W IM LINE 220 FT FOR POB TH S PAR E L'NE NW 1M 190 FT TH W PAR E 8 W IM LINE 220 FT TH N 190 FT TO E 8 W IM LINE TH E 220 TO POB ALSO EX COMM NE COR NW IM SW IM SEC 34 TH S ALG E UNE NW IM 190 FT TH W PAR E 8 W IM LINE 220 FT TH N 190 FT TO E 8 W 1M LINE TH E ALG E 8 W IM UNE 220 TO POB ALSO EX E 220 FT OF NW IM SW IM SEC 34 EX COMM W IM POST TH S ALG WSEC Ll 366 39 FT FOR POB TH S 89 DEG E 189 39 FT TH S PARALLEL WITH W SEC U 920 FT TH N 89 DEG W 189 39 FT TO W SEC Ll TH N ALG SD 11920 FT TO POB 29 ACRES MA. 1996 334 67 HOPE TOWNSHW 256 0607 180000 11600 SECT LOT 139 LAKEWOOD ESTATES PLAT LOT 1996 61563 HOPE TOWNSHIP 271 06 07 306000 03600 SECT LOTS 29 30 8 31 STEVENS WOOOED ACRES t996 270 74 256 0607 160006121-00 SECT LOT 145 LAKEWOOD ESTATES LOT 1996 82 42 272 08-07-3'0-006002-00 SECT LOT 67 STEVEN'S WOOOED ACRES NO 2 LOT 1996 957 70 257 06-07 1600061 a 00 SECT LOT 147 LAKEWOOD ESTATES LOT 1996 88 27 273 06-07-310 000 00900 SECT LOT 81 STEVEN'S WOODED ACRES 2 LOT 1996 826 12 258 0607-160-006124-00 SECT LOT 148 LAKEWOOO ESTATES LOT 1996 88 27 274 0607 31600612500 SECT LOT 125 STEVENS WOOOED ACRES 12 1996 88 27 235 06 07 035 000-003-00 SECT E 600 FT OF NW IM NW IM SEC 35-2-9 18 AC MA. 1996 790 57 259 0807 166006155-00 SECT LOT 2a LAKEWOOO ESTATES PLAT LOT 1996 11151 275 08 07-316006133 00 SECT LOT 133 STEVEN'S WOODED ACRES n 1996 314 09 236 08-07-035-000-003-50 SECT NW IM NW IM SEC 362-9 EX E 600 FT ALSO W 1/2 SW IM NW IM SEC 35-2-9 LYING W OF CEDAR CREEK EX S 250 FT OF W 1/2 NW FRL IM LYING WOF BIG CEDAR LK 1996 740 46 260 08-07 196000002 00 SECT LOT 3 LONG VIEW POINT LOT 1996 1 377 52 276 0607 31600615650 SECT COMM AT MONUMENT tf> STEVEN'S WOOOED ACRE K TH N 76 DEG 21' E ON N UNE WOODS TR 36G2 FT TO POB TH CONT N 76 DEG 21 E 217 85 FT. THN 1 DEG IT 30* E 17968 FT TH N 89 DEG 8* W 211 7 FT TH S 0 DEG 59’52* W 234 75 FT TO POB 1 AC MA. 1996 775 10 a7 06-07-065-000-003-00 SECT LOT 3 BOLTHOUSE ACRES PLAT 1996 453 48 238 06-07-070-006017-00 SECT LOT a CASA DEL MAR LOT ALSO LOTS 24 a 25 1996 1405 73 239 06-07-076 000-024 00 SECT LOT 34 8 N 25 FT LOT 33 CASA DEL MAR LOT 1996 546 35 240 08-07 096006013 00 SECT LOT 17 CLOVERDALE LOT 1996 346 46 241 0607 096000015-00 SECT LOT 19 CLOVERDALE AND W 1 RD LOT 20 LOT 1996 413 74 242 06 07-126006002 00 SECT LOTS 3-4 66 1 ST ADO TO EDO VS BEACH LOT 1996 1.41762 243 06-07-120 006004 50 SECT N 1/2 LOTS 8. 9 8 10 1ST ADDITION EDDY'S BEACH 1996 50 37 244 08-07-126006015 00 SECT LOTS 28-29. SUPERVISOR SPLAT 1ST ADO TO EDOY'S BEACH EX S 30 FT ANO N 55 FT LOT 199>l 1470 85 245 06-07 126006034-00 SECT LOT 51 1ST ADO TO EDDYS BEACH LOT 1996 2.016 98 246 08 07-126000 035 00 SECT S 1/2 OF LOT 1 OF SUPERVISORS REPLAT OF LOTS 52 TO 57 INCL OF SU­ PERVISORS PLAT 1ST ADO TO EDDYS BEACH LOT 1996 270 86 247 06-07-130006032 00 SECT LOT 32 HINEWOOO PLAT 1996 444 18 248 08-07-166006015-00 SECT LOT 18 8 19 LAKE WOOD ESTATES 1996 62 17 249 06 07 166006053 00 SECT LOT 64 LAKEW000 ESTATES LOT 1996 101 31 250 0607 16600607600 SECT LOTS 91. 92 110 111 112 LAKE­ WOOD ESTATES 1996 11151 251 06-07 18600608600 SECT LOT 95 LAKEW000 ESTATES LOT 1996 8613 252 08-07 166006094-00 SECT LOT 114 LAKEWOOD ESTATES LOT 1996 88 27 253 06-07-166006108-00 SECT LOTS 129 8 130 LAKEWOOD ES­ TATES PLAT LOT 1996 1 913M 254 0807-160 00610600 SECT LOT 131 LAKEWOOO ESTATES LOT 1996 36 32 ai 06-07-22000600600 SECT LOT 10 OAK HILL RESORT ALSO PARCEL SE FRL IM SEC 16 2 9 COM SW COR LOT 10 TH N 59 OEG 30 W 151 FT TO COTTAGE DR TH N 59 95 FT TH S 58 DEG XT E 187 80 FT TO NW COR LOT 10 TH AL NW U LOT 10.50FTTOPOB ALSO PARCEL LYING BET LOT 10 OAK HILL RES 8 LONG LK 8 PARTICULARLY LYING BET NLY 8 SLY Ll LOT 10 AS EXT TO LK LOT 1996 673 82 262 06-07-226006007-00 SECT LOT 11 OAK HILL RESORT TO­ GETHER WITH STRIP OF LAND 40 FT WIDE ON REAR OF LOT LENGTH COR RESPOND WITH WIDTH OF LOT 1996 144 57 277 08-07-315-006158 00 SECT LOT 159 STEVENS WOOOED ACRES n 1996 73811 279 0607 315-00617300 SECT LOTS 173 8 WOOOED ACRES F3 174 STEVEN'S 1996 280 0607-31900617600 SECT LOT 178 8 WOOOED ACRES F3 179 STEVENS 1996 263 0607-22600601660 SECT COMM 1« COR SE IM SW IM SEC 162-9 TH S 65 DEG XT E 39 2 FT. TH ALG SLY 8 ELY LINE OF NON EXCLUSIVE 33 FT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS 8 EGRESS THE FOLLOWING 5 COURSES S 76 DEG 55' E 956 FT. TH S 48 DEG 56 E 72 4 FT THN32DEG 56-E 1453 FT THN 51 DEG 6" XT E 143 08 FT FOR POB TH S 53 DEG 36 25* E 218 FT TO INTERMED TRA­ VERSE Ll, TH S 48 DEG 3Z 19* W 64 71 FT MIL. TH N 59 DEG 58 W 250 FT. TH N 51 DEG 6 30* E 111 KI FT MA. TO POB TOGETHER WITH LANDS LYING BE TWEEN TRAVERSE Ll AND WATERS EDGE OF LONG LK EXTENDING THE NELY 8 SWLY ONES TO WATER EDGE TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS 8 EGRESS IN 33 FT EASEMENT HEREIN DESCRIBED 1996 124 21 264 0607-220006011-00 SECT LOT 13 OAK HILL RESORT ALSO COM AT SE COR LOT 13 TH S 60 DEG E TO SHORE OF LONG LME. TH NLY ALONG SHORE OF LAKE 50 FT. TH N 60 DEG W TO OPPOSITE COR LOT 13. TH S-LY 50 FT TO BEG LOT ALSO COMM SW COR ON W SO LOT 13 TH N 60 DEG W 50 FT THN33DEG45'E50FT THS60DEG E 50 FT TH SLY TO POB 1996 1 444 01 265 0607'255 006002-00 SECT PARCEL OF LANO W FRL 1/2 SW FRL IM SEC 33-2 9 COM AT A PT SE COR LOT 25 1ST ADO EDDY'S BEACm c DEG E 15 FT TH N 10 DEG c 73 6 FT TOR POB TH E 177 FT TH N 123 FT TH W 30 FT TH S 40 DEG XT W ai 2 FT TO POB 1996 335 43 266 08 07-266006014-00 SECT LOT 15. RUSES VIEW LOT 1996 642 56 XT 0607-300006006-10 SECT LOT 8 EAST 3/4 STEVENS WOODED ACRES 1996 947 66 266 0607-300 00600600 SECT LOT 12. STEVENS WOODED ACRES ALSO THAT PART LOT 13 DESC AS COMM AT SW COR LOT 13 TH NELY ALG S LOT Ll 10 FT, TH NWLY ALG Ll PARALLEL WITH WLY Ll LOT 13 OST 80 FT. TH WLY PAR W S LOT LUO FT TH SLY TOPOB 1996 660 52 269 0607-30600601600 SECT LOT 13. STEVENS WOODED ACRES E XCEPT COMM AT SW COR LOT 13 TH NELY ALG S LOT Ll 10 FT TH NWLY ALG A Ll PARALLEL WITH WLY LOT Ll 80 FT TH SWLY PARALLEL WITH S LOT Ll 10 FT. TH SLY TO POB 1996 505 85 270 0607-30600601500 SECT LOT 18 STEVENS WOOOED ACRES LOT 1 028 40 1055 33 ai 0607-366006003 00 SECT E 90 FT LOT 1 ROY K CORDES SUBDIVISION LOT 1996 2 374 90 282 0607-360 000 004 00 SECT LOT 3 WALDORFF RESORT LOT 2 ROY K CORDES SUBDIVISION LOT 1996 1 676 38 283 06 07 366006065-00 SECT LOT 63 1ST ADDITION TO WAL DORFF RESORT LOT 1996 1 256 64 IRVING TOWNSHIP 284 06 06004 006018-10 SECT THAT PART OF W 1/2. SW IM SEC 4 4 9 DESC AS BEG AT SW CORNER OF SA© SEC 4 TH N 300 FT TH E 145 2 FT TH S 300 FT TH W 145 2 FT TO POB SUBJECT TO RV/ FOR HIGHWAY PUR POSES OVER THE W 33 0 FT THEREOF 1996 386 33 285 08 06006006007 10 SECT PARCEL Z THAT PART GF NV/ FR IM SEC 64 9 DESC BEO AT P ON W LINE SEC 6 S 00 DEG 06 W 1376 55 FT FROM NW COR SEC 6 TH S 89 DEG 33* E 666OFT ALONG NLINE OF SWFR IM OF SAID NW FR IM. TH S 00 DEO OU W 1321 69 FT TH N 89 DEG a 42* W 666 42 FT ALONG S LINE OF SAID NW FR IM TO W IM COR OF SEC 6 TH N 00 DEG XT E 47 92 FT ALONG W LINE SEC 6 TO E IM COR OF SEC 6-4 9 TH N 00OEG 06 E 1273 14 FT ALONG W LINE SEC 6 TO POB TOG WITH EASEMENT FOR INGRESS & EGRESS AS DESC IN CONI 1996 81 23 286 06 08 006 000 01500 SECT E 1/2 W FRL 1/2 SW FRL IM SEC 6 4-9 EX COM S UNE SEC 6 AT PT a FT W SE COR E FRL 1/2 SW FRL IM SEC 6 N 575 FT W TO W LINE OF E 1/2 W FRL 1/2 SW FRL IM SEC 6 S 575 FT E TO BEG 33 A EXC PP NOf 006006015-10 16 A 1996 1 81232 a7 06 0600600600630 SECT BEG AT NW COR OF SE IM OF SE IM SEC 9-4-9 TH a V3 ROOS E TH S 12 ROOS TH W a 2/3 ROOS TH N 12 ROOS TO POB WITH RIGHT OF INGRESS 8 EGRESS 1996 14685 288 06 06 010006002 20 SECT THE W 1/2 OF NORTH 330 FT OF THE W 660 FT OF NE IM SW IM OF SEC 10-4-9 2 5 ACRES 1996 6a 35 �S€ - March 4, 11, 18,19M - Spacial Supplement - The Haatlnga Banner, Haatlnga, Ml March 4, 11, IB, 1999 - SpMclal Supp*rrwnt • Th» Hasting! Banner, H—tlng«, Ml - S7 Oeacnplnn o/Lmd IRVING TOWNSHIP 289 08 OS 010 OOO 005 00 SECT THf c JO a OF S 1/2 Of SW IM SEC 10-4-9 IRVING TWP BARRy CO t« A JJ FT ROW f 6 W THRU CENTER f OR INGRESS 4 EGRESS TOW50AOFS t/2 SW ’M Of SAIO SEC 10 EXC THE N 1/? OF ThC £ 495 FT Qf Th£ S 1/2 Of SW IM AlSOLXCEPT PP4 08 08 0'0 005 40 1996 151193 290 0806 01500000500 SECT SE IM NE tM SEC 15-4 9 IRVING TWP 40 A TOGETHER WITH AN EASE MENT FOR INGRESS 4 EGRESS OVER THE N 20 Fl Of SW 1/4 Of NE IM OF SEC 15 4 9 IRVING TWP BARRV CO Ml 1996 187 69 291 06 06 015000 021 00 SECT PARCEL LUNG E Of HWY >N E 1/2 SE 1MNW IM SEC 154 9 5 A 1996 1 062 81 292 0908021 000006 90 SECT S 10 A Of THE SW IM OF THE SW IM Of SEC 21-4 9 EX BEG AT THE SW COR OF THE S 10 A OF SW IM OF THE SW IM OF SEC 21 AS POB TH N 250 FT THE 250FT THS250FT THW250FT TO POB SUBJ TO OR ANO GAS LEASE IN FAVOR OF C E BECK RECORDED IN L 337 P 361 AND ASSIGNED TO PAN AMER •CAN PETROLEUM CORP NOV/ AMOCO PROO CO IN L 340 P 469 BARRT CO RECORDS ALSO SUBJ TO HWY RAV 1996 508 66 293 0808823 000011 00 SECT COMAT APT 210FT WOF NE COR OF NE IM SEC 23 4 9 TH 5 12 ROOS TH W 26 ROOS TH N 12 ROOS TH E 26 ROOS TO POB 2 A 1996 429 56 294 0606 023-000015 00 SECT COM AT SW IM COR SEC 23 4 9 TH N 00 OEG >4- 51- E 661 09 FT AL N 4 S IM Ll TO SW COR OF N 3M Of W 1/2 OF SE tMTOPOB THNOODEG 14 51*E 661 09 FT TH S 89 DEG 55 4FE 637 5 FT TH N 00 OEG 14 51* E 321 FT TH S 89 DEG 55 47 E 680 27 FT TH S 00 DEG 13 23- W 981 28 FT TH 89 DEG 57 54’ W 1318 19 FT AL S Ll N 3M OF W 1/2 SE IM SO SEC TO POB 25 ACRES 1996 1 324 94 295 08 06-023-000 016 30 SECT PARCEL 0 COM AT S IM COR SEC 23 4-9 TH N 01 OEG 3ff 26* E 2644 26 FT AL W Ll SE IM SO SEC TH S 88 DEG 35 54- E 870 FT AL N Ll S SE IM TO POO TH 5 68 DEG 35 54" E 44 7 28 FT TH SOI OEG 26' If W 433 14 FT TH S 88 DEG 40 IF E 75 FT TH S 01 OEG 26 11* W75FT THN 86 DEG 40 1FW522 91 FT TH N 01 DEG 30 26' E 508 71 FT TO POO SUBJECT TO INGRESS 4 EGRESS 5 34 AC M/l 1996 1 354 56 296 08 08 025 000 009-00 SECT PARCEL B COM AT W 1/4 COR SEC 254 9 TH N 89 DEG 41 36- E AL E 4 W IM ll 383 27 FT TH N 00 OEG 2Z 11* E PARALLEL TO W SEC LI 660 FT TO POB TH N 00 OEG 22 11* E 351 8 FT TO CA. RYAN RD TH N 65 DEG 06 36" AL CA. 277 1 FT THN 75 DEG 30" 04* E AL SO CA. 92 06 FT TH S 00 OEG 23 19- W »89 65 FT TH S 89 DEG 41 36' W 340 FT TO POB 3 3 AC MA 1996 557 10 297 0608027 000014 40 SECT A PARCEL DESC AS BEG 183 FT W OF E IM POST Of SEC 27 4 9 IRVING TWP BARRY CO Ml TH S 700 FT E 183 FT THS 1070 FT TH W 440 FT THN 1770 FT TH E 257 FT TO POB EX THE N 625 FT 951 AMA. 1996 488 97 298 08 06 031 000 001 40 SECT THE N 1/2 NE IM NE IM SEC 31 4­ 9 EX THE N 220 FT ALSO EX THE S 110 Fl THEREOF 10 AC MA 1996 941 83 299 08-06031 000023 00 SECT COMATS IM COR SEC 31-4-9 TH N 00 DEG 00- W 2303 95 FT TO N Ll CHURCH ST TH N 89 OEG 54 00* E 93 7 71 FT TO POB TH N 00 OEG 27 15* W 165 FT TH N 89 DEG 54’Off* E 20 38 FT TO SWAY Ll IRVING RO TH S 36 OEG 26 11* E 204 82 FT AL SO SWAY Ll TO N Ll CHURCH ST TH S 89 DEG 54 00- V/ 140 72F1 ALSONLITOPOB 305 AC MA 1996 353 30 3 JO 0006 031 000 033 00 SECT COM AT CEN SEC 3’ 4 9 TH N 75 FT TH E 321 FT TO POB TH E 311 FT TH N 199 FT TO WATERS EDGE OF MILL RACE TH WLY 312 FT MA AL WATERS EDGE TO A PT BEARING N FROM POB THS 172 FT MA TO POB 1996 675 14 IRVING TOWNSHIP 501 06 0603100004900 SECT COM CEN SEC 31-4 9 SON IM Ll 396 FT E 315 FT TOPOB THE 187 5 FT , u,(, FT TO RR R/W S 85 DEO 7 W 168 1 7 FT N 382 FT POB LOT 1996 803 89 302 08 08 032 000025 15 SECT COM AT N tM COR SEC 32 4 9 TH SOO DEG 44 14-W88832FTALN4S IM 11 TO CA W STATE RO TH CONT S 00 DEG 44 14- W 200 FT TO POB TH S ?2 DEG 31 34- E 423 FT TH S 00 OEG 44 IC W 220 FT TH N 72 DEG 31 34‘ W 423 FT THNOODEG44 t4" E 220FT Al N 6 S IM 303 06-08 035 000004 15 SECT BEG AT A POINT SOUTH 330 FT FROM CENTER POST SEC 354 9 TH E 660 FT THS410FT THW660FTTON6 S IM LINE TH N ON N * S IM LINE 410 FT TOPOB 6 2 ACHES MA 1996 693 35 304 08 06 035000 006 10 SECT 2 A OUT OF SE CORNER E 1/2 W 1/2 SW IM SEC 354 9 DESC AS COM AT SO SE COR TH W 209 FT TH N 350 FT TH E 209 FT TH S 350 FT FOR POB 1996 488 97 305 06 06 035 000009 10 SECT N 1/2 N 1/2 OF SE IM OF SW 1M OF SEC 35-4-9 IRVING TWP 10 A MA 1996 868 26 JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP 306 08 09001 000 CM 0 SECT BEGAT AF. ONE* W 1MLISESC 1A1A8 OiSTN 89 OEG 36 18* W 1515 23 FT FROM E IM POST TH S 9 16' E 823 51 FT THS 88 DEG 23 54* W 525 14 FT TH N 9 16* W 641 18 FT TH $ 69 OEG 36' 18* E 525FT TO POB 10 AMA 1996 12661 307 08 09 001 000004 30 SECT BEG AT A PT ON E 6 W IM Ll OF SEC 1 N 89 OEG 36 ir W 2030 23 FT FROM E IM POST OF SO SEC TH S 0 DEG 9 16- E 841 18 FT TH S 88 DEG 23" 54- W 250 07 FT TH N 0 DEG 9 16‘ W 850 52 FT TO SO E 6 W IM Ll TH *? 89 DEG 36 19 E AL SO E i W IM L. 250 FT TO POB 4 86 A 1996 140 82 308 06 09001 000004 90 SECT BEG AT A PT ON E 6 V IM Ll SEC 118 OiSTN 89 DEG 36 19 W 969 2? FT FROM E IMPOST THS? 16-E 617 361-7 TH N 89 OEG 29 59- W 341 75 FT TH S 88 DEG 23" 54* W 194 31 FT TH N 9 16* W 823 51 FT TH S 69 DEG 36' 19 E 536 FT TOPOB 10A 1996 147 36 309 08 09-001-000-00510 SECT BEGAT APT 596 FT EOF SW COR OF SEC 1 TH NLY 484 FT TO A PT 564 FT E OF A PT 461 FT N OF SO SW COR TH E 500 FT TH SLY 484 FT MA TO A PT 500 FT EOF THE POB TH W 500 FT TO POB 5 5 1996 620 25 310 0609 007-000003 00 SECT S 40 ROOS OF SE IM NW IM ALSO S 40 ROOS OF SW IM NE IM 40 ACRES MORE OR LESS 1996 245 70 311 08 09-007-000-011-00 SECT COMM AT TH NE CORNER OF SEC 7 TIN R8W FOR A POB TH N 4 RDS TH W 14 ROS TH S 16 ROS TH E 14 ROS TH N 12 RDS TO THE POB EX THE N 2 ROS THEREFROM BEING A PT OF THE SE IM OS SEC 6 ANO PT OF THE NE IM SEC 7 TIN R8W JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY Ml 1996 103 84 312 08-09-006-000009 30 SECT THE E 220 FT OF THE FOLLOW ING THE W 1/2 OF THE SW IM OF THE SW IM OF SEC 6 TIN. R8W JOHN STOWN TWP BARRY CO MICHIGAN EX­ CEPTING THEREFROM THE E 220 FT ALSO EX THEREFROM THE N 960 5 FT 1996 265 03 314 06 09 010000009 30 SECT COM SE COR OF SEC 10-1 fl TH N ODEG 12 27 W 1325 95 FT TH S 89 DEG 2ff 24* W 990 40 FT FOR POB TH S 0 DEG Iff 39 E 660 FT TH S 89 OEG 29 24* W 330 FT TH NO OEG 10 39* W 660 FT TH N 89 OEG 29 24- E 330 FT TO POB 5 JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP 315 0809010000011 -30 SECT PARCEL I COMM AT A PT 32 ROSE & N 15045 E 613 3 FT FROM TH SW COR OF SEC 10 TIN RAW RUN TH N 19010 51- E (RECORDED N 19045 E) 342 0 FT FOR THE TRUF POB TH N 10019 5* E 297 80 FT TH N 14037 21" W 95 0 FT TH S 79021 OF E 389 70 FT TO THE CNTR OF LONG IK CREEK TH ELY * SLY Al THE CTR OF LONG IK CK TH FOIL 5 COURSES S 41004 15* E 111 05 FT TH S 81004 IT E 162 14 FT TH S 75035 15* E 71 62 FT TH S 69023 OCT E 163 52 FT TH S 01009- 55* E 63 46 FT TO THE CNTR LI OF BRISTOL RO TH S 86036 W 422 43 AL SO CNTR Ll TH SWLY 127 36 AL SO CNTR Ll ANO AL THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT OF RAD 261 85 THE CH OF WH BEARS S 72039 38* W 126 33 TH S 87056 If W 308 99 TH N 72005' 29* W 66 09 TO THE POB JOHNSTOWN TWP BARRY CO Ml PAR CONT 4 775 ACRES ML PARCEL II COM AT THE SW COR Of SEC 10 TIN R8W JOHNSTOWN TWP BARRY CO Ml TH S 890 40 MtN E AL THE S SEC ll 542 49 TH N 110 10 MIN AL THE CNTR OF BRISTOL RD 333 CW TH N 180 55 MINE AL SO CNTR U 79 5'TO THE NW COR OF LANO OESC IN I 187. P642 OF BAHRY CO RECORDS TH S 890 40 MiN E PAR WITH THE S Ll OF SO SEC AND AL THE N Ll OF SD PAR 174 07 FT TO THE POB ON THE E Ll OF THE PLAT Of LONGVIEW AS RECORDED IN L3 Of PLATS P 76T IN THE OFFICE OF THE REG OF DEEDS FOR BC Ml TH N 180 55 MiN E Al SO PLAT Ll 18 85 FT TH S 890 40 MIN E AL SO PLAT Ll 69 63 TH N 180 55 MIN E AL S3 PLAT U 516 45 TH N 39 OEG 56 MIN 35 SEC W 28 54' TO TH CNTRL1 OF BRISTOL RD TH NELY AL SO CNTRLI OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT 61 60 FT (RAD 490 44 FT TO CNTRAL ANGLE 70 13- 13* CHORD 61 76 CHORD BEARING N 460 76 49 E). TH N 420 59 12* E AL SO CNTRLI 124 79 FT TH ON A CURVE TO THE RIGHT 200 FT (RAD 261 65 FT CEN TRAL ANGLE 150 53 19- CHORD 72 38 CHORD BEARING N 500 47 03') E AL THE CNTRLI OF BRISTOL RO TH N 860 36 E Al THE CNTRLI Of BRISTOL RD 422 43 FT TH AL THE CNTRLI OF LONG LK CREEK S 050 07 06‘ W 56 48 FT. TH S 560 43 OT 89 75 FT TH S 430 3Z 06- W 79 40 FT TH 8 230 26 49 W 79 87 FT TH S 120 3T 41* W 245 85 FT TO THE SHORE OF LITTLE LONG LK TH AL THE WLY SHORE Of LITTLE LONG LAKE S 340 06 II* W 140 88 FT TH S 01D 4Z 44* W 179 17 FT TH N 89 OEG 40 MIN W AL THE N Li OF PAR IN L 187 P 642 A DIST OF 648 41 FT TO THE POB SUBJ TO ALL EASEMENTS CONDITIONS ANO RE­ STRICTION OF RECORD 1996 64 7 55 317 08 0901000084180 SECT BEG AT PT G ON PLAT OF LONG VIEW SEC 101-8 TH N 86 OEG 07 W 96 FT TO BRISTOL LK TH NLY ALONG SHORE 66 FT TH S 86 DEG 09 F 113 FT TH S 18 DEG 55' W 68 19 FT TO POB 1996 1 63460 318 0909014 00000201 SECT N 37 ROS OF NE .M NW IM SEC 14-1-6 1996 1 220 28 319 0609014 00001100 SECT W 1/2 E 1/2 SE IM SEC 14 1 8 1996 566 06 320 08 09014 00001300 SECT E 1/2 E 1/2 SE IM SEC 14-18 1996 51702 321 06 0901500000100 SECT E 1/2 SWIM SEC 15-18 1996 2.070 93 322 06 09016 009007 00 SECT NE IM SE IM SEC 16-1-6 LYING W OF M-37 1996 907 68 323 0909017009002 10 SECT COM AT CEN OF N SEC U TH E 109 5 FT FOR POB TH S 172 38 FT TH W 1065 FT TH 8 72 FT TH E 3175 FT TH N 230 FT TH W 208 FT TO POB 15A 1996 672 94 324 06 09019009004 CO SECT 1 COM CEN U SEC 19 S 2137 68 FT AL N 6 S 1M U TO SLY U OF ROAD TH S 38 DEG 51' W AL S Ll RO TO R Ll SEC 19 TH N 38 OEG 51- E 269 5 FT TO POB TH N 38 DEG 51- E 40 FT TH S 51 DEO 7 E 120 FT TO FINE LAKE TH SWLY AL SH TO PT S 51 OEO 9E 120 FT ROM BEG TH N 51 OEG S'WTO POB 2 COM CEN SEC 19 S 206507 FT ALN 6 S IM U TO NLY U PRIV RO TH S 38 DEG 51-W 406 42 FT AL NLY Ll RD TO POB TH S 38 DEG 51' W 40 FT TH N 51 OEG 6 W 120 19 FT TH N 39 DEG IT E 40 FT TH S 51 OEG 7 E 116 68 FT TO BEG 1996 1652 16 326 0809022000009 00 ROS TH E 30 RDS TH SWLY 63 5 RDS TO A PT W CEN OF CULVER RD THAT IS 23 5 RDS SELY FROM THE 14 Ll TH NWLY IN 327 0809823 000801-10 SECT W 1/2 N 1/2 NW IM SEC 23 TIN R8W EX N 384 OF W 1/2 N 1/2 NW IM ALSO EX COM S 364 FROM NW COR SEC 23 TH E AT RT ANG TO W SEC U 1037 15' TH S PAR WITH W SEC Ll 420 FT TH W 1037 15 FT TH N 420 FT TO POB ALSO EX COM AT SW COR NW IM NW IM SEC 23 TH N 430 FT TH E 500 FT TH S 430 FT TH W 500 FT TO POB 137ACRES 1996 463 42 328 08-09824-000006 20 SECT THE S 196 FT OF THEE 220 FT OF NW IM OF SE IM OF SEC 24 1 A 1996 827 75 329 06 0902580900500 SECT N 343 FT OF W 410 FT OF NE IM NW IM EX TH N 233 FT OF THE W 124 FT Of THE N 343 FT Of THE W 410 FT Of THE NE IM NW IM SEC 25-18 1996 533 36 330 0809 025 00000680 SECT COMAT CENT Of SEC 25-1-8THE 635 FT FOR POB TH N 1276 FT TH E 660 FTTHN 300FT THE 614 FT THN 1064 FT THE 731 FT TO E SEC Ll THS 2840 FT TH W 2005 FT TOPOB 84 A 1996 1,217 09 331 06 09826 000806 00 SECT 10 RO SO IN NE COR NE IM SEC 26-1-8 1996 236 60 332 090982680901680 SECT E 1/2 N 1/2 OF NE IM OF SEC 26 EX 10 RDS SO IN NE COR ALSO EX BEG 156 FT S OF NE COR TH W 215 FT TH S 257 FT TH W 187 FT TH S 264 FT TH E 402 FT TH N 495 FT TO POB 5 A M/L 1996 517 02 334 06 09027-00003800 SECT BEG SWCOR SEC 27TIN R8W TH N 01 OEG 54 33* W 2646 66- TO W IM POST TH S 65 OEG Of OT W ALONG E 8 W IM U OF SEC 28 T1N R8W 495-TH N 00 OEG 41' < W PAR TO W U SEC 27 423 19 TH N 85 DEG 01' OT E PAR TO E 6 W IM Ll SEC 28 495 TH N 87 OEG 21' 34* E PAR TOE 8 W1MLI SEC 27 211555 TH S 12 DEO 2T 47 E 53 39” TH 694 1T ALONG ARC OF CURVE TO RT RAD 2664 80- CHORD S 03 DEG 31' IF E 890 54 TH S 05 OEG 25’ 18* W 59 04' TH 749 55- ALONG ARC OF CURVE TO LEFT RAO 5729 70 CHORD S 01 DEG 40 2F W 749 OT TO N Ll SE IM SW IM SEC 27 TH S 87 OEG 20 31* W 744 49 TH S 01 DEG 57 02" E 1325 11 TH S 87 DEG 25 2F W 1358 75- TO POB ALSO BEG AT PT ON W Ll SEC 27 TIN R8W N 00 OEG 47 4T W 420 19 FROM W 1M POST FOR POB TH N 00 DEO 47 49 W 27 TH N 86 OEG 47 20* E 2111 »r TO M 37 TH S 12 OEG 27 47* E 2Z TH S 87 DEG 21' 34' W PAR TO 8 423 19 N OF E 8 W IM Ll SEC 27 A O«ST OF 211555- TH S 85 DEG 01' OT W PAR TO 8 423 19 N OF E 8 W IM U SEC 28 495 TH N 00 OEO 47 49 W 22 09 TH N 87 DEO 34 30- £ 493 25 TO POB 130 A M/l 1996 2 506 78 335 090902980080680 SECT COM E IM PST SEC 291-8 TH S 87 DEG 36 30* W ALONG E 8 W IM LN 107 FT TO CEN BANFELO RD TH S 28 DEG E ALONG SO CEN 1389 36 FT TO BEG THE S 62 OEO 57 W 196 1/2 FT. S 26 DEO E 164 FT N 62 DEG 57 E 198 IO FT TO CEN RD N 28 OEG W 164 FT TO BEO 1996 424 30 336 0609030800811-00 SECT BEG AT A PT 20 FT W OF SW COR LO’ 1 OAKWOOO PLAT TH N 86 DEO 49 W 131 5 FT TH N 13 OEO 55 E 57 12 FT TH S 66 OEO 40- E 132 FT TH S 14 OEO 27 W 57 12 FT TO BEO EX N 20 FT PAR ALLEL WITH OES 1996 52069 337 088983180080180 SECT THE W 1/2 SW IM OF ’ . 31-1-6 EXC BEG NE COR OF THE W ' /2 OF THE SW IM SEC 31 TIN R8W TH S ALG E Li OF SOE 1/266246-TH W PAR WITH E-W IM Ll 246 42 FT TH N PAR WHHTH E Ll OF SO E 1/2 692 49 TO THE E-W IM Ll TH E 246 61 FT TO POB 76 A MA. 1996 1.193 23 Sam No JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHT 338 06 09031 00000185 SECT THE W 1/2 £W IM OF 8EC 31-1 8 EXC BEG NE COR GF THE W 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4 SEC 31 TIN R8W TH S ALG E Ll OF SO E 1/2 692 46' TH W PAR WITH E W IM Ll 246 42 FT TH N PAR WITH TH E Ll OF SOE 1/2 692 46-TO THE E-W IM Ll TH E 246 61 FT TO POB 78 A MA. 1996 1.18101 339 08 09831 000810 10 SECT COM AT APT ON E 8 W IM Ll SEC 31-1-8 N88 DEG 57 W 437 75 FT FROM E IM POST TH CONT N 88 OEG 57 W 441 25 FT TH S 0 OEO 55-W 996 51 FT TH S 89 OEO V 34* E 441 25 FT TH N 0 DEG 55- E 995 92 FT TO POB 10 ACRES 1996 1016 07 340 08 09 031 000012 00 SECT S 1/2 SW IK SE IM SEC 31-1-6 1996 963 25 341 090983180001900 SECT W 1/2 SW IM NW IM SEC 31 TIN R8W EX A STRIP 311 04 FT TH SLY LINE DES AS BEG W IM POST SEC 31 N 35 E 995 9 FT FOR BEG S 88 DEG 30r W 0009832000 01600 SECT START AT A PT AT SE COR NW IM SEC 32 TH N 80 ROS FOR BEG W 80 RDS N 14 RDS. TH E 80 RDS TH S 14 RDS TO BEG 1996 340 24 344 0609040000001 10 SECT COM AT PT E OF ARNETT'S RE SORT AT MCL IK SEC 21-1-8 TH S 64 DEG 40 W 35 99 FT TH S 28 DEG 50 49 E 14 98 FT TH 8 31 DEG 31-E 62 43 FT TO S U OF N 20 FT OF LOT 124 TH S 84 DEG 40 W 23 61 FT TO E Ll OF LOT L TH S 5 DEG 20 E 20 FT TO SE COR LOT L TH 8 84 OEG 40 W 80 FT TO SW COR OF 80 LOT TH N 5 C'G 20 W AL W Ll OF SO LOT 8 EXTENSA 35 FT TO CENT OF HIGH ST TH S 84 DEG 40 W 120 FT TH 5 OEG 20 W50 FT TH N 17 OEG 30 W 169FT TH N 47 OEG 15 50* E 34 FT TH S 27 DEG 14’ 51* E 147 64 FT TH N 81 DEG » 30* E 143 07 FT TO CENT L> OF MILL LK RO TH S 28 OEG 50 49 E 89 61 FT TO POB 1996 623 32 345 08 0904000086980 SECT S 1/2 LOT 97. ARNETTS RESORT LOT 96 ARNETTS RESORT 8 COTTAGE 1996 1 069 81 347 0909 045 000 015 20 SECT LOT 21 BRISTOL OAKS t2 1996 379 41 348 0889060800805 00 SECT LOT 15 COUNTRY ACRES 1993 388 38 349 08 09060 000 02780 SECT LOTS 27 28 8 S 1/2 LOT 26 COUN 350 06 09875800017 00 SECT uOT 14 FINE LAKE PARK ANO COTTAGE 1996 1.741 68 352 0609-115-000-00680 SECT LOT 9 LONGVIEW PLAT 1996 8 09 144 45 152 54 355 080914080080280 SECT LOT 2 OAKWOOO 1996 1.396 42 356 088915080081580 SECT LCT 3 B» K 3 PAULINA BEACH 1996 784 45 357 090916000080380 SECT LOT 6 REESE ACRES 8 COTTAGE 1996 479 57 358 0889165800822 10 SECT LOT 33 SHADY SHORE LONG LAKE ALSO A TRIANGULAR PART OF LOT 32COM SWLY COR LOT 32THN 15FT TH SELY 45 FT TO A PT ON 3LYU OF SO LOT TH V9.Y TO POB 361 098920580081580 SECT LOTS 15 8 18 VAL PINE ESTATES 1998 225 13 363 088922080003380 SECT LOT 36 WEST BEACH 1996 T^a Yaay Sam Amourt MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP 364 091000100008500 SECT COM 330 FT NSW COR SEC 1-2 7 THN200FT THW600FT THS 200 FT THE 680FT POB 1996 226 89 365 06-10002-000-15000 SECT COM AT NW COR OF S 60 A OF W 1/2 NW tM SEC 2-2-7 TH S 448 FT TH E 803 FT TH N 448 FT TH W 803 FT TO BEG 1996 1 113 25 366 06 10000000040 00 SECT PARCEL SE COR SEC 02-7 COM SECOR SEC 8 POB TH W 206 75 FT TH N 1 OEG 50 MIN E 208 75 FT TH E 206 75 FT TH S 1 OEO 50 MIN POB 1996 804 99 367 001080000013000 SECT COM AT PT 14 RDS E OF HWY M­ 79 INTERSECTS N LINE SEC 92-7 RUN TH W 14 ROS TH SLY ALONG SO HY 14 ROS TH NELY TO BEO 1996 444 75 368 08-10814-00021900 SECT LOT 10 REPEAT RECORDED PLAT SEC 14-2-7 1996 369 08 10814800223-00 SECT LOT 7 REPPERTS ACRES 1996 ACRES 17 93 17 93 370 0910015-00005000 SECT W 1/2 SE IM SEC 15-2 7 EX NEW M 66 R/W EX ALL THAT PART OF W 1/2 SE IM LYING N OF M 66 EX PAR SE IM SEC 15-2-7 COM PT 5 R/W M66 WHERE M66 CROSSES N A S IM Ll SE IM SAIO SEC TH S 471 FT TH W 540 FT TH N 265 FT TO S R/W LINE M66 TH NELY ALONG M66 RAV 630 FT TO POB 1996 1 53511 371 08 1001500007000 SECT BEG AT SEC COR COMMON TO SECS 14-15-22 23 2 7 TH N 457 FT TH W •278 5 FT THS 434 2 FT THE 1277 FT TO BEG 1996 136 55 372 06 10020 000 01080 SECT Tl« W 1/2 OF SE IM ANO T.1E E 20 A OF THE SW IM OF SEC 20-2-7 EX COM SW COR OF SE IM TH 230 FT NELY TH30FTE TH240FTN TH 220 FT E TH 120 FT S TH 180 FT W TH 350 FT S TH 110 FT W TO POB LIFE LEASE AR­ LENE CHEESMAN 1996 1 56802 373 0910 020 00907000 SECT COM SW COR OF THE 100 A OF THE E ISO A OF S 1/2 SEC 20 1/2 2-7 POB TH NELY 230 FT TH E 30 FT TH N 240 FT TH E 220 FT TH S 120 FT TH W 180 FT. TH S 350 FT TH W 110 FT POB 19^1 327 98 374 0910 02180002080 SECT COM 392 FT S NE COR SEC 21-2­ 7. TH S 268 FT TH W 138 FT TH N 268 FT. TH E 138 FT POB ALSO COM 40 RDS S OF NE COR SEC 21 TH N 12 RDS 4 FT FOR BEG THN 4 RDS TH W8 ROS 6 FT TH S 16 ROS 4 FT TH E 3 RDS TH N 12 RDS 4 FT TH E TO BEG 1996 415 60 631 48 353 0909 11500900900 SECT LOT 12. LONGVIEW 1995 SECT LOT 12. LONGVIEW 1996 TOTAL D«scnpt<jn ol Land 1.175 44 375 06 10021 00004000 SECT S 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 21 2-7 EX S 20 A ALSO EX COM NE CORSICA S1/2NE 1/4 SEC 21-2-7 TH W 1680 FT TH N 565 FT TH E 1680 FT TH S 585 FT POB SEC 21-2-7 W 1680 FT THN 585 FT THE I860 FT TH S 585 FT POB 1996 771 80 376 08 10821 00006000 SECT S 20 A NE IM SEC 21-2 7 EX COM SE COR S 20 A NE IM SEC 21-2-7 TH W 24 ROS FROM CEN OF ROAD TH N 17 RDS THE 24 ROS THS 17RDS TOPOB 1996 178 15 377 08 10021 00011900 SECT E 62 2/3 A SW IM SEC 21-2-7 EX COM 388 FT W S IM POST POB TH N 417 FT W 208 5 FT S 417 FT E 206 5 FT POB ALSO EX BEG S IM POST SEC 21 2-7 W 220 FT. N 198 FT. E 220 FT S 198 FT POB 1996 56164 378 06 10 022 00002080 SECT N 1/2 NE 1*1 SEC 22 2-7 EX SCHOOL LOT COM NE COR SO SEC TH S 10 RDS. W 24 ROS N 10 ROS. E 24 ROS BEG ALSO EX COM NW COR N 1/2 NE IM E 486 FT S 613 FT W 486 FT. N 613 FT POO 1996 652 47 379 091082280017000 SECT N60AS 1/2 NW IM SEC 22-2-7 EX COM SW COR N 60 A SO SEC TH E 260 FT N 352 FT W 251 FT TH S 348 FT 1996 496 72 SaM No DcKyipbon O/Land Tam Year SaM Amount MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP 360 06 10 022 00019000 SECT N 1/2 NW IM SEC 22-2 7 EX 3 A COM AT Wti COR SEC 22 Th S 16 RDS E 30 ROS N 16 ROS W30RDSTOBEG ALSO EX COM WHERE N LINE SEC 22 IN­ TERSECTS M 66 TH E 15 RDS S 12 RDS W 27 RDS 6 FT TH NELY TO BEG ALSO EX S 330 FT OF N 594 FT OF N 1/2 NW IM SEC 22 LYING WOF CEN OF M86 ALSO EX COM NW COR SEC 22 2-7 TH E 30 RDS ALONG CEN MAPLE GROVE RD TO BEG TH 6 16 RDS TH E TO WTLY ROW OF M 66 TH NELY ALONG WLY ROW OF M86 TO PT E OF BEG TH W TO BEG ALSO COM AT INT SEC OF N LINE SEC 22 WITH CEN ONE M-66 TH E 388 5 FT S 573 FT FOR BEG TH N 573 FT W 141 FT S 12 RDS TH W 27 ROS TO CEN M-66 TH SWLY AL CEN M-66 TO PT E OF BEG TH E TO BEG EX TRIANG PAR 2 3M MA. COM 594 FT S OF NW COR LYING W OF CEN M 66 ALSO EX COM NE COR N 1/7 NW IM SEC 22-2-7 TH W 316 FT S 613 FT E 316 FT N 613 FT POB 1996 496 72 381 08 1902480907900 SECT NW IM NE IM SEC 24-2-7 1996 389 65 382 06-1902480909580 SECT COM N IM COR SEC 24-2-7 TH S 991 POBTH S 350FT TH W622 THN 350 FT TH E 622 FT POB 1996 174 08 383 08-19024 000-105-00 SECT WIOAOFS 1/20FSE IM OF SEC 24-2-7 1996 353 00 384 0919C24-00911980 SECT W 1/2 SW IM SEC 24-2-7 EX SCHOOL HOUSE SITE DESCRIBED AS COMM 22 RD NSW COR SEC 24 N 11 1/2 R E 11 1/2 R. 8 11 1/2 R W 11 1/2 R 1996 538 90 385 08 10 02600901500 SECT COM SE COR N 60 A E 1/2 NE IM SEC 26-2 7 TH N 400 FT POB N 220 FT. W 198 FT S 220 FT E 196 FT POB 1996 1653 386 06 10026-00006500 SECT THE W 800 FT OF N 620 FT OF SW 1/4 SEC 26-2-7 SUBJ ROAD RAN TO CEMETERY 1996 201 85 387 08 10 028 000 010 00 SECT COM SE COR N 70 A E 1/2 NE IM SEC 28-2 7 TH N 676 FT POB TH N 258 FT W 260 FT S 258 FT E 260 FT POB APT S 5 MIN 35 SEC E 300 FT FROM PT BEG N 5 MIN 35 SEC W 300 FT TO BEG ALSO EX THAT PART WHICH LIES ELY OF WLY R/W OF M 66 RAV DES AS BEG S 5 MIN 35 SEC E 2439 19 FT 8 S 89 OEG 54 MIN 25 SEC W 60 FT FROM SEC COR COM MON TO 21-22 27-28 N 5 MIN 35 SEC W 2550 FT 4 PT OF ENDING EX WHAT HAS BEEN TAKEN FOR CLEAR VISION AL­ READY EXCEPTED IN ABOVE OES EX E 1/2 W 1/2 NE IM ALSO N 70 A E 1/2 NE IM CX S 934 FT OF E 260 FT ALSO EX BEG PT 490 FT W ON SEC Ll FROM NE COR TH S 260 FT TH W 800 FT TH N 260 FT TH E 800 FT POB 1996 I 00656 388 06 1 902680082900 SECT E 1/2W1/2NE IM ALSO N 70 A E 1/2 NE IM EX S 934 FT OF E 260 FT ALSO E» BEG PT 490 FT W ON SEC Ll FROM NECOR THS260FT TH W800FT N 260 FT TH E 800 FT POB SEC 28-2-7 1996 1 002 93 389 06 19029-000890 00 SECT W 1/2 NE IM SEC 292-7 1996 1 297 90 393 08 19034809118-00 SECT THAT PART OF S 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 34 2 7 WHICH LIES ELY OF ELY ROW M-66 AS RELOCATED WHICH COM AT PT 500 FT N TH 500 FT E SW COR NW IM NW IM SAO SEC 34 FOR A POB THN 100FT THE250FT THS 100 FT TH W 250 FT TO POB 1996 303 06 394 06 19035-00904900 SECT E 1/2 E 1/2 SW IM 6 W 1/2 SE IM SEC 392 7 EXC 26 5 A OF W 1/2 OF SE 1996 91206 395 06 1083680086080 SECT E 50 A WTO A SWIM SEC 36-2-7 1996 31174 396 06-1983680089900 SECT W 1/2 W 1/2 SWIM SEC 36-2-7 1996 415 60 SaM No DwKrtpiion of LAnd Tax Year SaM Amount ORANGEVILLE T0WNSH6* 397 08-11-00180900285 SECT COMM AT SE COR SEC 1 2-10 TH W ALG S LINE SO SEC 748 16FT T0P06 TH CONT W ALG SO SLI 220 00 FT THN 00 DEG or 49-W 380 MFI TH N 89 DEG 58 ll* E 220 00 FT TH S 00 OEG Of 49 E 381 00 FT TO POB CONT 1 92 ACRES MA. 1996 23025 396 08-11803009003-10 SECT COMM AT THE N IMPOST OF SEC 3 T2N R10W TH S 89 DEG 3Z 09 E ON THE N SEC LINE 1323 8Z TO THE POB OF THIS OESC TH CONT S 89 OEG 3Z 09 E ON SA© N SEC Ll 445 53 FT TH S 00 DEG 4? 14* WEST (PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AS S 00 OEG 56 W) 244 0 FT. TH S 86 DEG 41 39 E 62 13 FT (PRE­ VIOUSLY RECORDED AS 60 00 FT). TH S 01 DEG 13" 22* W 42 90 FT TH N 69 OEG 37 07 V/ PARALLEL WITH THE N SEC LINE 507 36 FT TH N 00 DEG 4? 14* E ON THE W LWE OF THE E 10 ACRES OF THE W TO 50 ACRES OF THE N 1/2 OF THE NE FRACTIONAL IM 287 81 FT TO THE POB SUBJ TO * EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A STRIP OF LANO 15 FEET WIDE DESC AS BEG AT THE NE COR OF THE ABOVE DE­ SCRIBED PARCEL TH S 00 OEO 4? 14’ W ON THE E LINE OF SAIO PARCEL 286 9 FT TO THE S Ll OF SA© PARCEL TH N 89 DEG 3Z09W 15 00FTTHNO DEG 49 14* E 296 9 FT TO THE N SEC U TH S 89 DEG 3Z 09 E ON SO N Ll 15 00 FT TO THE POB THIS INSTRUMENT EX FROM COUNTY TRANSFER TAX PUR SUANT TO MCI 207 505 (A) THIS IN­ STRUMENT EX FROM STATE TAX PUR SUANT MCI 207 526 (A) SUBJ TO EASE MENT ANO RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD 1996 1 635 62 399 06 11805-00902910 SECT THAT PART OF THE SW IM SEC 5 T2NRI0W COMM AT A PT ON W LN OF BEATRICE ST 250 53 FT N FROM NE COR LOT 9 SAM BRAVATA PLAT TH N 27 52 FT TH E 66FT. THN 192FT, THN66DEG 23 W 225 FT TH. N 66 DEG 41'W 173 3 FT TH SOODEG 33-JO-E 78 10FTTH E 127 FT TH SO 38 OEG 56-30* E 70 63 FT TH SO 2 62 FT TH SO EASILY 82 96 FT ON A 233 FT RADIUS CURVE TO L THE COAD Of WHICH BEARS SO 59 OEG 58 E 82 52 FTTH SO 70 OEG Iff £ 62 25 FT TO POB 1996 297 79 400 0811 -005-00982880 SECT COM COR COMMON TO US 22-23 CHATEAU PK 81 4 SWLY SIDE SO PLAT FOR BEG TH W TO PT DUE S A 150 FT E OF SW COR LT 1 SO PLAT. TH S 46 OEG 2V W 48 46 FT TH N 68 OEG W 130 FT. TH S TO S SEC LN OF SEC 5 TH E TO PT 505 36 FT W OF S IM COR TH N 24 OEG 4Z W 590 19 FT TH N 14 DEG 4Z W 144 48 FT. TH N 4 DEG 4Z W 159 92 FT TH N 24 DEG 4f E 147 6 FT TO COR LOTS 23-24 TO BEG 1996 1,528 18 401 08-11 005009 050 00 SECT COM NV/ COR LOT 1 SAM BRA VATA PLAT BEG 990 4 FT E ANO 1C32 2 FT S OF W IM POST SEC 5-2-10. TH N 68 DEG 23' W 225 FT. TH N 65 DEG 55' W 168 FT TH S 732 7 FT TO BEG TH W TO W SEC UNE TH S 363 FT TH E TO W SiDE SAM BRAVATA PLAT TH N 363 FT E TO BEG ALSO COMM SE COR LOT 18 SD PLAT TH N 15 OEG 53' W 175 22 Ft. NE 163 FT ON 216 FT RADIUS CURVE. *H S 68 DEG 01E 130 FT. N 46 DEG 3? E < 9 46 FT THS 88 DEG 2ff WTO BEG EXC'HE E 150 FT TH S 88 OEG Or E 130 FT TH N 46 OEG 46' E 4846 FT TH S TO A PT C’l LINE N 68 DEG 29 E 1996 376 60 402 08-1180680083280 SECT COM 1204 1/2 FT W 6 1090 IM FT N OF E IM POST SEC 8. TH S 52 DEG W 50 FT. TH S 47 DEG 3ff W 50 FT. TH S 45 DEG 35' W 50 FT TM S 41 DEO W 50 FT TH S 38 DEG 39 W 200 FT. TH S 32 DEG W 50 FT. TH S 39 DEG 3ff W 50 FT FOR BEG TH S 59 1/2 OEG E 100 FT. TH N 28 OEG E 70 3M FT. TH N 71 DEG W 100 FT TO BEG 1996 285810 403 08-11806800862-14 SECT LOT 14 OF UNRECORDED DYK­ STRA PLAT ALSO 1/12 INTEREST IN KIM BERLY PARK ALL LOCATED IN SECTION 6 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 1996 V756 44 404 08-11806809001-15 SECT LOT 56 OF ELMS PLAT 1996 1596 405 06-1180980080380 SECT COMM AT MEANDER STAKE ON SOUTH SHORE OF GUN LAKE ON N 4 S LINE BETWEEN SEC 8 6 9. 2-10 TH S 2 DEG E 300 FT. TH N 65 1/2 OEO E 600 FT FOR POB TH N 65 1/2 OEG E 200 FT. TH 8 2 OEG E 218 FT. TH 8 65 1/2 OEG W 200 FT TH N 2 DEG W 218 FT TO POB 705 70 SaM No Oaacnpbon ol Land Ta. Yea* Sale Amount ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHW* 406 06 It 012809001-20 SECT THE N 320 FT OF THE W 710 FT OF NE IM SE IM SEC 12 2-10 TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT 2 ROOS IN WIDTH TH W LINE Of WHCH IS CCXNCOENTAL WITH TH E UNE OF SO PCI CON T 5 22 ACRES M/L 1996 507 54 410 08-1181480900380 SECT COM AT NW CORE 1/2 SWIM SEC 14-2-1J THE 40 ROS TH 8 40 RDS TH W 40 RDS TH N 40 ROS TO POB 10AMA. 1996 923 29 SECT COMM AT SW COR SW IM NE 1M SEC 17-2-10 TH N 685 FT THEf 500 FT TH N 300 FT TH W 157 FT TH N 343 FT TH E 470 FT TH S 700 FT TH E 800 FT TH 3 610 FT TH W 1320 FT TO POB EXC COMM AT CEN POST SEC 17-2-10 ANO RUNNING TH N 685\ TH S 87 OEG 47 19 E 435 TH S 22ff TO POB TH S 67 DEG 47 19 E 285 TH S 229 TH N 87 OEG 47 19 W 285- TH N 229 TO POB TO­ GETHER WITH EASEMENT 25' WIDE FOR INGRESS A EGRESS CA. OF WHICH IS BEG ON N I S IM LINE 12 5' N OF CEN POST A RUNNING EL PARALLEL WITH E A W IM Ll 422 16 TH N 452 5 TO PT OF ENDING PARALLEL WITH E A W IM U 422 18 FT TH N 452 5 FT TO PT OF END MG 1996 61632 412 08 1181780901180 SECT COM 40 RDS S Of NW COR ffN IM NE IM FOR BEG SEC 17-2-10 TH E 26 RDS TH S 20 RDS TH W 26 ROS TH N TO BEG 3 2 AC 1996 78 82 413 06-1181780901380 SECT COM 10 ROS S OF NW COR OF NW IM NE IM SEC 17-2-10 FOR BEG TH E 26 ROS THS 10ROS TH W26ROS TH N TO BEG EX COM 10 ROS S OF NW COR NW 1/4 NE IM SEC 17. TH E 142 FT THS10RDS TH W 142 FT. THN TO BEG 16 AC 1996 421 61 414 06-1181780081580 SECT COM 20 RDS S OF NW COR NW IM NE IM SEC 17-2 10FOR BEG THE 26 RDS TH S 10 ROS TH W 26 RDS N TO BEG 16AC 1996 438 14 415 06-1181780901980 SECT COM 200 FT N OF E IM POST SEC 17-2-10. TH W TO LINOSEY RD FOR BEG TH W 200 FT. TH N 200 FT TH E TO LIND­ SEY RO TH SWLY ALONG LINOSEY RD TO BEG 1AC 1996 259 81 416 08-1181780902980 SECT COM AT E IM POST SEC 17-2-10 TH W 440 FT TH NELY 200 FT FOR BEG TH NELY 100 FT TH E TO SEC UNE TH S TO PT E OF BEG TH W TO POB 1T16 423 67 417 081101700902810 SECT COMMATN IMPOST SEC 17-2-10 THS 1320FT FOR POB TH W 1320FT TH S 165 FT. TH E 1320 FT TH N 165 FT TO POB £• A L -420 PG 207 A J 08 1996 10654 418 06-11817800828-40 SECT THAT PART OF SE IM NW IM SEC 17-2-10 OESC AS COMM AT W IM COR SO SEC TH S 87 OEO 53* 36* E 1317 52 FT ALG S LINE Of NW !M TO W LINE OF SE IM NW IM ANO POB TH N 0 DEG 6 59 W 466 52 FT. TH S 87 DEG 48- Sr E 220 FT TH S 0 DEG 6' 59 E 466 22 FT TH N 87 DEG 53 36* W 220 FT TO POB 23A MA. L-503 P 543 199C 592 15 419 06-1181780904880 SECT COM 44068 FT W AS II OEG 59 39 W 877 1 FROM E IM POST SEC 17 2­ 10. S 11 OEG 59 39 W 224 81 FT. S 89 DEG 51' 39 W 672 68 FT. N 1 OEG 47 39 W 220 FT N 89 DEG 5r 39 E 725 89 FT TO BEG 3 5 AC 1996 273 20 Safe No Oeaenpton al Land Ta. Year SaM Anw.t ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 420 06-11817800055-30 SECT PARCEL B THAT PT OF THE SW IM OF SEC 17 T2N R10W OR ANGEVULE TWP BARRY CO Ml BEG AT A PT FOUND BY COMM AT THE W IM COR OF SAID SEC TH N 90 OEG Off 09 E ON THE E ANO W IM U OF SO SEC 300 18 FT TO THE PT OF BEG N 90 OEG Off 09 EON SOE ANO W IM U 156 00 FT TH S 01 DEG 58 44- E PAR WITH THE E U CF THE W 1/2 OF SO SW IM 196 12 FT TH N 90 DEG Off 09 E PAR WITH SO E A W IM Ll 50 00 FT TH S 0/ OEG 55 51* W 290 36 Fl TH S 90 OEG Off 09 W PAR WITH SO E A W IM U 220 13 FT TH N 05 DEG 34 09* E 487 89 Fl TO THE PT OF BEG CONT 2 26 ACRES SUBJ TO ANY EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS ON RECORD ALSO TOG WITH ANO SUBJ TO YHE RIGHT OF INGRESS ANO EGRESS OVER A 66 00 FT W©€ EASEMENT DESC AS FOLLOWS BEG AT THE W IM PST OF SO SEC 17 TH N 90 DEG Off 09 E ON THE E AND W IM U OF SD SEC 66 04 FT TH S 01 DEG 57 39 E PAR WITH THE W U OF SD SEC 485 87 FT TH N 90 DEG Off 09 E PAR WITH SD E A W IM Ll 390 30 FT TH S 00 OEG Off 09 W 66 00 FT THS 90 DESG 00 09 W PAR WITH SO E A W IM 11454 06 FT TO SOW SEC U THN01 OEG 57 39 W ON SO SEC U 551 91 FT TO THE POB 1996 815 32 421 08-11817 00005680 SECT A PARCEL IN SW IM SEC 17-2-10 BEG AT PT IN CEN OF HY 2 RDS E OF NE COR LOT 22 PLAT OF ORANGEVILLE TH WON N LINE SO LOT 22 ANO A CONT IN U AT ION OF SO UNE TO A PT OUT N OF NE COR LOT 14 PlAT OF ORANGEVILLE TH S TO NE COR SO LOT 14 TH W 165 FT. TH N 32 ROS TH *• TO f/W COR LOT 26 PLAT OF ORANGE VTUE TH S TO NW COR LOT 25 SD PLAT TH E TO A PT IN CEN OF HWY 2 ROS I; OF NE COR SD LOT 25 TH S ALONG CA. OF SD HWY TO POB INCLUDING LOTS 23 24 A 25 PLAT OF ORA/fGEVILLE 1996 834 64 422 08-1181780085910 SECT COMM AT A PT 426 FT N A 16 5 FT E OF SW COR E 1/2 SW IM SEC 17 2-10 AS POB TH N 105 FT TH E 400 FT TH. S 105 Fl TH W 400 FT TO POB 1 A MA. 211 7 1996 650 05 423 06 11818800804-21 SECT COMM AT S IM PO BET SECS 18 A 19 TH E 172 FT TH N 330 FT TH W 172 FT TH S 330 FT TO POB ALL IN SEC 182 10 W 1996 616 H 424 0811 018000806 52 SECT LOT 9 KEYZER PLAT 1996 384 40 SECT COM AT SW COR S 1/2 SE IM SW IM SEC 182 10 FOR BEG TH N 8 RDS E 12 RDS S 8 RDS W 12 ROS TO BEG LOT 1996 1 259 30 427 06 11818800824 10 SECT PARCEL B THAT PART OF SE IM SEC 18 DESC AS COMM AT E IM "OR SD SEC TH S 90 OEG W 2193 67 FT TO POB THS ODEG 54 16" E 496 65 FT ALONG E UNE OF W 473 FT OF SO SE IM THN£«» OEG 55' 49" W 220FT THNOOEG 54 19 W 496 38 FT TH N 90 DEG E 220 FT TO POB 1996 21928 426 08 1181880082900 SECT COMM 8 ROS E OF SW COR OF E 1/2 NW IM SEC 182-10 TH W 200 FT TH N 160 FT TH E 200 FT TH S 160 FT TO 430 0811818000840 10 SECT COMM SE COR N 1/2 NW IM SW IM SEC 182-10. TH N 237 FT FOR POB TH W 165 FT. TH N 187 FT TH E 165 FT TH S 187 FT TO POB PM90 L-412 1996 682 25 431 081181800084180 SECT COM AT A POINT 38 RDS N OF SE COR SW IM SW FRL IM SEC 182-10 TH N 8 RDS W 35 RDS 12 1/2 FT S 12 ROS E 18 ROS N 4 ROS E 17 ROS 12 1/2 FT TO POB EXCEPT THE EAST 18 ROS THEREOF 1996 75 40 432 06 11818000041 50 SECT COM AT A POINT 38 RDS NORTH OF SE COR SW IM SW FRL IM OF SEC 18 TH N 6 ROS. TH W 16 ROS TH S 12 ROS TH EAST 1452 FT TH N 4 ROS TH EAST 17 ROS 121/2 FT TO POB 1996 804 90 �SB - March 4, 11, 18, ORANGEVH.LE TOWNSHIP 433 0* 11 018 000 044 20 SECT COM AT E IM POST SEC 18 2 10 TH N 88 DEG 56 W 567 47 FT AL 8 ll NE '<4 SEC ie TH N 21 DEO OU W 89 57 FT THS 69 DEO 00 W 17 46 FT THN 21 OEG 00 W 386 03 FT TO POB TH N 21 DEO 00 W 220 FT TH N 69 DEO OffE 399 FT MA TO CNTR Ll ORANGEVILLE CREEK TH SELY 242 FT MA. AL CNTR Ll CREEK TO A PT N 69 DEG OO E FR PO6 TH S 69 DEG 00 W 502 FT M/L TO POB 1996 265 79 434 435 06-n 420400412 10 SECT COMM IN SE COR OF NW IM OF SE IM OF SEC 202 10 IN CEN OF LINO SET RO TH W 196 FT TH N 196 FT TH E TO CEN OF SD ROAD TH S AL LINOSEY RD TO POB 1 AMA. 1996 469 31 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 447 06 11-026 000 007 40 SECT BEG AT PT FOUND BY COMM AT SE COR SEC 262 10 A RUNNING THENCE NO DEG 14 I4‘WON SEC LINE 993 58 FT TO CA. SEVER RD TH S 75 DEG 40 W W 95 30 FT TO POB TM N 35 DEG 44 40- W 828 $4 FT TH N 47 DEG 4 43‘ W 472 11 FT TH S 16 OEG 3ff 05* W 107 83 FT TH N 73 DEO 36 37 E 95 81 FT TH S 32DEG39" 49* W 103 92FT THN83 DEG 07 27 W 166 64 FT THS 83 DEG 15’ 46- W 145 55 FT TH S 15 DEG OU 3T W 204 45 FT TH S 58 DEG 56 39* E 455 66 FT TH S 46 DEG 30 44* E 702 57 FT TH N 65 DEG 12 21* E 49 59 FT TH N 75 DEG 41'OT E 250 43 FT T0P06 L 456PG315 1996 297 79 448 M il 020000-013 00 SECT COM AT NW COR NE IM SE IM SEC 262 10 TH E TO CEN OF HWY TH S 122 FT FOR BEG TH W 125 FT TH 5 150 FT TH E 12$ FT TO CEN HWY TH N 150 FT TO BEG 1996 326 97 437 06 II 420-00001440 SECT COM AT NW COR NE IM SE IM SEC 202 10 Th E TO CEN OF HWY AS BEG TH S 90 FT TH W 12$ FT TH N 90 n THE 125 FT TO BEG 1996 53 59 06 11 020-000-041 20 SECT BEO AT A PT ON N 6 S IM U SEC 202-10 DIST S 00 DEG 47 41* E 1673 36 FT FROM N iM POST SD SEC TH S 00 DEG 47- 41* E ALONG SO N * S IM Ll 350 FT TH N 89 DEG 26' 59* W 1321 29 FT TH N OC OEG 44 10- W AL CA. MARSH RO A N 6 S IM Ll OF NW IM SD SEC 20 A OST OF 350 FT TH SOT DEG 28 57E 1320 93 FT TO POB 1061 AMA. L 461 PAGE 163 1996 1 263 86 450 451 452 453 438 0611020000048-40 SECT BEG 36 RDS S OF NE COR NW IM NW IM SEC 202 10 FOR POB TH S 267 FT TH W 240 FT TH N 267 FT TH E 240 FT TO POB 15AINSORD I6A 1996 370 15 439 0611 023400 009-00 SECT 25 ACRES OFF FROM THE N ENO OF W FRL 1/2 SE FRL IM SEC 23 2 10 EXC 1 ACRE OUT OF SE COR THEREOF DESC AS COMM AT SE COR THEREOF FOR A POB TH W 20 RDS TH N 8 ROOS TH E 20 ROOS TH S 8 ROOS TO POB ALSO Ex COMM AT THE NE COR OF N 25 ACRES OF FRL W 1/2 FRL SE IM SEC 23 2-10 TH S 220 FT TH W 231 FT TH U 220 FT TH E 231 FT TO POB 1996 664 19 440 441 443 444 445 446 0611 023 000-011 00 SECT COMM AT SE CORN 25 ACRES W 1/2 SE IM SEC 23-2 10 FOR POB TH W 20 RDS THN 8 RDS THE 20 RDS THS 8 RDS TO POB 1 A 1996 114 46 0611 023 000-025 00 SECT A PCL OF LANO IN W 1/2 SE FRL IM SEC 23-2 10 DESC AS BEG AT A PT ON CA GUERNSEY LAKE RD WHICH LIES N 507 15 FT ANO N 88 DEO 10’ E 378 70 FT FROM S IM POST SO SEC 23 FOR POB THS 18 DEG 3 E 79 FT THN 67 DEG 15 E 70 FT TH N 18 OEO 3 W 75 15 FT THS 67 DEG 16 W 60 FT TH S 88 OEG iff W 11 05 FT TOPOB INC LANO BET W1 Lu Y LAKE ANO ABOVE OESC 1996 13891 06 11-024 000002 01 SECT IN THE NW COR OF SW IM OF SEC 24 AT W 1/4 POST DUE E ON GUERNSEY LAKE RD 20 ROS FOR POB TH E ALONG SD HWY 10 ROS TH S 16 ROS TH W 10 RDS TH N 16 RDS TO POB 1ACRE 1996 21951 0611 024 000402 20 SECT A PARCEL IN NW IM SW IM SEC 24 2-10 OESC AS COMMATW IMPOST TH E 825 FT FOR PO6 Th S 1320 FT TH E 220 FT TH N 1320 FT TH W 220 FT TO POB 6 2/3 AMA 1996 701 27 06 11 026 000-004-00 SECT NW IM SE IM SEC 26-2 10 40 AC EX THE S 400 FT OF W 400 FT OF SD NW 1MSE IM SEC 252 10 1996 2 251 53 06-11 026 000 006 30 SECT BEG I-JO FT EAST OF SW COR SEC 26 FOR POB TH NORTH 1324 21 FT TO NORTH Ll OF S 1/2 SW IM TM S 89 DEG 47 3T EAST 347 13 l-T TH S 0 DEG or :s" EAST 1324 21 FT "O S LINE OF SEC TH N 89 DEG 46 OO’WEST TO POB 1996 829 28 06H-026000-011 00 SECT BEG AT PT ON S LINE OF SEC 28 2 10 561 07 FT W OF SE COR SEC 28 N 810 11 FT TO CENT OF HWY SWLY ALONG CENT HWY 823 93 FT TO E 1/8 LN S 495 66 FT TO S LINE SEC E 761 57 FT TO BEG 16 AC 1996 676 68 ORANGEVALE TOWNSHIP 459 08 11-040-000 028-00 SECT THAT PART OF SW IM SEC 5-2-10 ORANGEVALE TWP COM AT THE NE COR OF LOT 9 SAM BRAVATA PLAT TH N ALONG W LINE OF BEATRICE ST 65 FT TH W PAR TO N L»7C OF LOT 9 130 FT TH S TO NW COR OF LOT 9 65 FT TH E ALONG N LINE LOT 9 130 FT TO BEG 1996 570 3$ 460 06 11 040 000 031 00 SECT COM 728 5 FT S OF W IM POST SEC 5 T2N R10W TH E 125 5 FT TH S 54 OEG 1Z E 328 5 FT TH S 59 OEG Iff E 33 FT TO BEG TH S 59 DEG 1(7 E 344 FT TH N 180 FT TH N 65 DEG 55’Wt68 FT THN 59OEG 10 W 125FT THS21 OEG 43’30* W 151 71 FT TO BEG EXC COM AT POB OF ABOVE OESC TH S 59 OEO Iff E 241 5 FT TO POB OF THE EXC TH S 59 OEG Iff E 102 5 FT TH N 180 FT TH N 65 5* W 110 2 FT TH SLY POB ALSO EXC ELY 16 FT ANO SLY 33 FT FOR ROAD PURPOSE 1996 1 945 12 461 449 436 March 4,11, IS, 1999 - Special Supplement - The Hastings Banner, Hertings, Ml - S9 - Special Supplement - The Haatinga Banner, Hartings, Ml 454 08 11 029 000003 00 SECT W1/2SE IM SEC 29-2-10 EX18A 62 AC 1996 1.21132 08 11 029-000-004-00 SECT SE IM SE IM SEC 29-2-10 40 AC 1996 202 91 0611-029-000-01600 SECT W3M SW IM NW IM SEC 262-10 30 AC 1996 294 72 0611429400421-00 SECT W 10 A S 1/2 NE IM SEC 262 10 10 AC 1996 1 109 82 06 11030 00041040 SECT THAT PART OF S 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF NE IM OF SEC 30 LYING W OF HWY t 623 KNOWN AS MARSH RD AND CON VERYING ALL THE S 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF NV/ IM OF SEC 30-2-10 TH W TOCA. MARSH RD FOR POB TH SWLY ALG SD CA. 200 FT TH NWLY 200 FT TO A PT 85 FT S OF SO N Ll TH N 85 FT TO SO N Ll TH EXY ALG SO N Ll TO BEG ALSO EX COM AT NE COR atC 30-2 10 TH S 1325 79 FT TO SE CORN V2 NE IM SEC 30-2-10 THN 89 DEG 47 Co‘ W 642 5 FT ALG S U N 1/2 NE IM SO SEC 30 TO CA. HWY 623 (MARSH RD) TH N 40 OEG 02* 47 E 180 11 FT ALG SO CA. TO POB TH CONT ALG SO CA. N 40 OEG 43" 56* 11* 06 FT TH N 45 DEG 45’ 3* W 630 67 FT TH N 89 OEG 5ff 2T W 28$ 95 FT TH S 05 OEG W 2S- 05 FT TH S 70 OEG 5T 2T E 481 77 FT TH S 31 OEG 44’ 03* E 78 71 FT TH S 0 OEG 09 06* W 50 TH S 89 DEG 50" 54* E 189 94 FT TO POB ALSO EX BEG NE COR S 1/2 N 1/2 NE IM TH W TO CA. ANGLING HWY 623 (MARSH RO) TH SWLY ALG SO CA. 200 FT TO POB TH CONT SWLY ALG SO CA 143 52 FT TH N 59 DEG W 205 80 FT TH S 45 DEG W 158 12 TH N 43 DEG W 364 13 FT TH N 20 FT TH E 523 76 FT TH S 13 DEO 22’ W 80 85 FT TH S 63 OEG 3U E 159 08 FT TO POB ALSO EX COMM AT NE COR S 1/2 N 1/2 NE IM SEC 362 10 TH W TO CA ANGLING 623 HWY (MARSH RD) THH SWLY ALG 30 CA 343 52 FT TO POB TH N 59 DEG W 205 80 FT TH S 45 DEG W 158 12 FT TH S 45 OEG 4S- 31* E TO CA ANGLING HWY 623 (MARSH RO) TH NEXT ALG SO CA TO POB ALSO EX W 1921 EX W 1921 FT .OF S 1/2 N 1/2 NW IM SEC 30-2-10 1996 76 62 08-11-030-000-01670 SECT COM AT NW COR SEC 302 10 TH S 00 DEG 36’ 44* W ON W SEC Ll 665 38 FT TO N Ll S 1/2 N 1/2 NW IM SO SEC TH S 89 OEG 16 50* E 971 0 FT TH S 00 OEG 36 44* W 357 64 FT TH S 99 DEG 19 50* E 450 0 FT TH S 00 DEG 36’ 44* V/ 304 FT THN 89 DEG 19 50* E TOW SEC LWE TH N 00 DEG 36- 44- E ALG N Ll SD SEC TO POD 1996 15372 455 08-11 03200040140 SECT N 34 N 1/2 NE IM SEC 32 2-10 E OF HWY 30 AC 1996 224 27 456 0611433 00040100 SECT THE N ISO FT OF N 1/2 NW IM NE IM SEC 33-2-10 1996 490 82 457 458 462 08 11040 000-001-00 SECT LOT 1 SAM BRAVATA PLAT 1996 302 87 08-11440-000027-10 SECT THAT PART OF SW IM SEC 5-2-10 DESC AS COMM AT A PT ON W UNE OF BEATRICE ST 65 FT N OF NE COR LOT 9 SAM BRAVATA PLAT TH N ALONG SO W UNE65 FT TH W PARA TON LINE LOT 9 130 FT TH S 65 FT TO A PT 65 FT N OF NW COR LOT 9 TH E PARA TO N LINE LOT 9 130 FT TO POB 1996 377 99 08-11450000 00200 SECT LOT 3 EX E 15 FT CHATEAU PARK 1996 998 59 0811 055 00002540 SECT LOT 38 CHATEAU PARK NO 1 ALSO PAR NEXT TO LOT 38 BEG SW COR SO LOT TH SW ALONG NW LINE LOTS 39 8 46 CHATEAU PARK NO 2 TO SECOR LOT 47 NO 2 TH NW REAR LOT 47. 50 FT. THN 65 OEG 18 EOF NW COR LOT 38 NO 1. TH SE ALONG REAR LOT 38 TO BEG ALSO EA5EMT FOR LOT 39 NO 1 1996 21951 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP 481 06 12 001-006011-00 SECT TIN R10W A PARCEL IN E FRL 1/2 SEC 1. OESC BEG SW COR BAY VIEW RESORT TH N OO 26M E 116 1 FT. TH S 700 32M W 120 FT TO BEG TH S 700 32M W 331 32 FT. TH S 190 28M E 1403FT.TH N 540 25M E 147 92 FT TH N 680 11M E 71 45 FT TH N 740 23M E 80 4 FT TH N 00 54M E 107 5 FT TO POB (ALSO KNOWN AS PARCELS 2.3.4 $) 1996 3.963 56 482 08 12404400406 00 SECT TIN. R10W COM AT NW COR SEC 4 TH S 660 52 M 6S E 510 FT TO POB TH 8 6 0 46M 18 E 398 FT. TH S 660 52 M6SE330FT. THN60 46M 1-SW396 FT TO N SEC LN. TH N 860 52 M 6S W 330 FT TO POB SUBJECT TO “OW OVER N33FT 1996 919 00 483 484 485 486 463 08 11 06000000240 SECT LOT 39 CHATEAU PARK NO 2 1996 1.16210 464 08-11-060400406-10 SECT LOT t 57 CHATEAU PARK 42 1996 1 546 79 46*-06-11-085-000-016-10 SECT LOT 19 FAWN LAKE PLAT 1996 292 67 466 0611-085-00041620 SECT LOT 20 FAWN LAKE PLAT 1996 339 92 467 08-11-090-000-03*-00 SECT LOT 40 LYNDEN JOHNCOCK PLAT 468 08-11095000-01600 SECT LOT 72 LYNOEN JOHNCOCK PLAT NO 1 1996 2.375 10 491 08-11-100 000-008-78 SECT LOT 76 LAPHAMS AIRPORT PLAT 1996 71 17 473 0611-10000040V40 SECT LOT 19. U PHAMS AIRPORT PLAT 1996 16022 474 08-11-100-000013 00 SECT LOT 25 & N 20 FT OF LOT 26 LAPHAMS AIRPORT PLAT ALSO LOT 71 ANO THE N 20 FT OF LOT 70 1996 267 85 492 476 0611-100-000014-00 SECT LOT 27 .APHAMS AIRPORT PLAT ALSO LOT 69 ALSO LOT 70 EXCEPT N 20 FT 1996 797 03 477 0611 100000021 00 SECT LOT 36 6 LOT 60 LAPHAM’S AIR PORT LOTS 1996 597 93 479 08-11-125400406 00 SECT LOT 10 PARKER PARK 1996 493 806 02 480 061113540041400 SECT LOT 12 TWIN SHORES PLAT 1996 1 076 42 496 06124)330060154)0 SECT TIN R10W ON SE IM SEC 33. 18 ROS E 8 W BY 8 RDS N 8 S. COM 9 ROS 8 OF IM POST FOR NE COR 751 84 1996 497 061240300601600 SECT T1N-R10W. 20 ROOS N 8 8 BY 8 RDS E 6 W ON SE COR OF NE iM OF SEC 33 1996 1 064 32 513 514 PRAIRIE VILLE TOWNSHIP 0612 410000 042 00 SECT T IN R1CAV COM SW COR LOT 49 SUP PLAT OF PRAIRIEVILLE TH E ON S LN OF SD LOT 49 163 5 FT TO SE COR TH S 74 FT PAR TO W LN OF LOT 48. TH W PAR TO S LN OF LOT 46 TO W LN OF LOT 48 TH NLY ON W LN TO BEG ISO 64370 0612-4460004)3500 SECT WILLIAM C SCHULTZ PARK PLAT LOT 42 TIN R10W SEWER ASSESS MENT ON LOT 42 1996 1.393 87 0612-446006065-00 SECT TIN R10W LOT 77 WILLIAM C SCHULTZ PARK 498 0612-0364)06021-00 SECT T1N-R10W A STRIP OF LANO 7 RDS WIDE N 8 S OFF N ENO OF FOL­ LOWING. COM ON BASE LN ON S SIDE SEC 36. ON E SIDE OF LONG LK. TH E 40 RDS TO CEN OF HWY TH NLY ON CEN OF HWY TO A FT 81 RDS 4 LKS N OF BASE LN. TH W TO LONG LK. TH SLY ON SHORE OF LK TO BEO 1996 1.518 23 499 06-12 0700060014X) SECT BAY VIEW RESORT PLAT. SEC 1 TIN R10W. LOTS 1 ANO 2 OF SO PLAT BEING A PART OF E FRACTIONAL 1/2 OF SO SEC 1996 1916 91 518 0612-476006001 26 SECT T1N-R10W LOT 49 SHANGRl LA NO 2 1996 376 65 0612-475-006001-29 SECT T1N R10W LOT 50 SHANGRI-LA NO 2 1996 378 65 519 0612017 00001500 SECT T1N-R10WSEC 17N1/2SW1M8E IM EX S WOF W 512* 1996 952 99 0612 180006024-00 SECT T1N-R10W LOT 2626 SUPERVI­ SORS PLAT OF FORDS PT 1996 2.11931 SOI 06’2-1600060364)0 SECT TIN R10W LOT 40 SUP PLAT FORDS PT 1996 1.50137 520 0612-475-0004)01-32 SECT T1N-R10W LOT 51 SHANGRI-LA NO 2 1996 376 65 0612036006007 00 SECT T1N-R10W E 1/2 SWIM SEC 30 1983 13.67236 SECT T1N-R10W E 1/2 SW IM SEC 30 1964 5.690 86 SECT T1N-R10W E 1/2 SW IM SEC 30 196$ 2.64194 SECT T1N-R10W E 1/2 SW IM SEC 30 1966 2.820 71 SECT T1N-R10W E 1/2 SWIM SEC 30 1987 1.21138 SECT T1N-R10W E 1/2 SW IM SEC 30 1968 1196 22 SECT TlN-RlOW E 1/2 SW IM SEC 30 1989 1.126 60 SECT T1N-R10W E 1/2 SW IM SEC 30 1990 1.050 37 SECT T1N-R10W E 1/2 SW IM SEC 30 1991 1056 06 SECT T1N-R10W E 1/2 SWIM SEC 30 1992 986 53 SECT T1N-R10W E 1/2 SW IM SEC 30 1993 878 77 SECT T1N-R10W E 1/2 SW IM SEC 30 1994 621 16 SECT T1N-R10W E 1/2SW 1MSEC30 1995 563 17 SECT T1N-R10W E 1/2 SW IM SEC 30 1996 547 80 TOTAL 34 285 93 0612-03600600600 SECT SEC 30 T1N-R10W. THAT PART OF THE FRACTIONAL IM OF SAIO SEC COM AT THE SW COR OF SD SEC N 880 33M 28SE 662 70 FOR THE POB. DESC AS N 020 01M 32S W999 99 FT.. TH N 880 33M 28S E. 70631 FT. TH SOSO01M32S WTO S Ll OF SO SW FRAC IM. TH N 860 33M 28SWALG SOLI TOPOB 16AC M/L 1996 640 22 502 0612-200006005-10 SECT TIN R10W LOT 8 HOME ACRES PLAT 1996 1.056 67 521 0612-475-000 001-38 SECT T1N-R10W LOT 53 SHANGRl LA NO 2 1996 390 78 503 06 12-2460060394)0 SECT HUGHES PARK PLAT. LOTS 57 8 58. TIN R10W SEWER ASSESSMENT ON THIS PAR NO 1996 11778 522 0612-475-006001-41 SECT T1N R10W LOT 54 SHANGRI-LA NO2 1996 531 84 504 0612-2960060114X) SECT SEC 7. TIN R10W. THE S 1/2 OF LOT TEN (10) ANO THE E 50 FT OF THE N 15 FT OF LOT ELEVEN (11) OF THE SU­ PERVISOR'S PLAT OF LONG POINT AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. BEING A PART OF THE NE FRACTIONAL IM 1996 1.534 61 505 0612-296006054-01 SECT SEC 6 TIN R10W, THE SOUTHERLY 1/2 OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY BEGINNING AT A POST ON SEC Ll BETWEEN SEC 6 8 7. 30 ROOS W OF COR IN LAKE TO SECTIONS 58.7 ANO 8 S 410 W 690 35 FT. S 33 3M0 W 120 FT. S 56 IMO E 8 FT FOR POB S 33 3MO W 60 FT, S 510 E 163 5 FT. TH ALONG SHORE OF LAKE N 270 E 60FT N 500 W 156 FT TO POB 1996 232 50 506 507 0612 32000602600 SECT TIN R10W LOT 38. 39 MERLAUS PLAT 1996 1.12141 509 510 0612-416006017-00 SECT T1N R10W LOT 23 SUPERVISORS PLAT PRAIRIEVILLE 1996 468 71 0612-4160060334)0 SECT TIN R10W PRAfiEVTLLE PLAT LOT 40 8 70 75 FT EXTEN TO E ON N/S LNS MAKING LOT OF 22 5 FT EAV BY 175 5 FT N® COM AT A PT 3036 FT W 8 2033 46 FT S OF N 1/4 POST SEC 2. TH E 247 5 FT. TH N 175 66 FT. TH W 247 5 FT TH 8 175 56 FT TO POB 1996 1.314 72 0612-41000603600 SECT T1N R10W LOT 46 SUP PLAT OF PRAIRIEVILLE 1996 1.538 77 534 523 08 12-47^00600144 SECT TIN RI0W LOT 55 SHANGRI-LA NO2 1996 843 75 524 0612-4754)004)01-47 SECT TIN R10W LOT 56 SHANGRl LA NO 2 1996 851 09 535 525 0612-4754)004)01-59 SECT T1N-R10W LOT 60 SHANGRl LA NO 2 1996 1008 85 526 06 ' 2 490000002 00 SECT TiNRIOW LOT 14 15 PLAT OF ’ STONY PT 1996 2 650 95 528 0812 540 066002 00 SECT TIN RIOW LOT 2 WINTERGREEN POINT .996 2 077 28 536 538 RUTLAND TOWNSKM* 529 530 0613 007 000 005 00 SECT COM S 67 OEG Off 17* E 960 FT FR NW COR S 1/2 SE IM SEC 7-3-9 FOR POB THS 87 OEG Off I7*E 462 74 FT TH SOI OEG 56 51 * W 285 FT TH N 87 DEG Off 17 W 462 74 FT TH N 285 FT TO POB 1996 147 75 08 13 0074)00 005 10 SECT BEG AT THE NW COR OF THE S 1/2 OF SE IM SEC 7 3-9 TH E ALG THE N U OF THE S 1/2 OF SE 1.1 SEC 7 A OtS TANCE OF 980 FT TH S PARALLEL WITH N 8 S IM Ll SEC 7 A DISTANCE OF 285 FT TH W PARALLEL WITH NLI600 FT TH N PARALLEL WITH IM Ll 160 FT TH W PARALLfc; WITH N Ll 380 FT TO THE N 8 S 1MU THN AL IM Ll 125 FT TOPOB 1996 576 37 539 540 541 511 0613 0084X»0104X) SECT A PAR STARTING AT NE COR OF NW IM OF SEC 63 9 W 470 FT S 200 FT E 470 FT N 200 FT TO BEG 1996 968 n 06134)134)060054)5 SECT COM AT THE W IM COR SEC 163 9 TH N 87 OEG 53 57* E 2641 96 FT TO CEN OF SA© SEC OR POB OF THIS DISC TH S 87 OEG 53- 5F W 47 25 FT ALG S LN OF NW IM OF SA© SEC TH N 47 DEG Iff W 72 82 FT ALG FORMER ROW LN OF MEATH RO TH N 30 OEG 15’ E 140 37 FT TH ELY ALG SLY LN M-43 M 37 278 62 FT ALG A 7714 44 FT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT TH CHORD BEARS N 72 DEG 21’ 16* E 278 61 FT TH N 71 DEG 17 II* E 166 42 FT ALG SAID SLY LN TH S 40 OEG 29 W 517 06 FT TH WLY ALG NLY LN OLD HWY M-37 62 24 FT ALG A 1195 92 FT CURVE TO LEFT TH CHORD BEARS N66 DEG 0737 W 62 23 FT TH N O DEG 3511* W 61 34 FT TO POB 169A 1996 2 277 79 08-134)14430604600 SECT COM PT WHERE W 1« Ll SEC 14­ 3 9 INTER CEN HWY M 43 FOR PCB TH S 254 FT AL W U8 Ll SEC 14 TH W TO CNTR HWY M 43 APPROX 117 FT TH NELY AL CNTR HWY M43 TO POB ALSO COM 620 85 FT S OF NW COR OF E 1/2 OF SW IM SEC 14 TH S TO 8 Ll SO SEC THE 42 RDS 6 FT THN 149ROSTHS 15 OEG 4ff W 240 FT 1H 8 24 OEG W W 178 FT TH 8 21 OEG 5Z W 200 FT TH S 10 DEG 44 W 256 50 FT TH N 64 JEG 32 W 275 50 Fl TH N 00 DEG 15’ W 356 10 FT TH W 161 FT TO THE 1/8 Ll THE POB EX BEG 42 ROS 6 FT E OF SW CORE 1/2 SW IM SEC 14 TH N 138 RDS FOR POB TH 8 442 FT TH W 18$ FT TH N 442 FT TO A PT 355 FT W OF POB THE E TO POB 1996 535 33 0613-0144)004)524)0 SECT COMM 1371 7 W OF N IM POST SEC 14-3-9 TH S 40 DEG 14 MIN E AL CEN Ll M-37 489 7 TH N 17 OEG 40 MIN E 393 6 TO CEN Ll HEATH RO. TH W 435 7 TO BEG 1996 1.171 52 RUTLAND TOWNSKIP 543 06134)2700000400 SECT SE FRL IM SEC 77-69. EX 28 A COM AT 8 IM POST SEC 27. TH N 97 RDS E 41 8 RDS S 41 RDS TOSH OF LK. SXY AL LK TO SEC U W TO BEG ALSO EX POOUNK LAKE RESORT ALSO EX COM NW COR LOT 34 POOUNK LAKE RE SORT TH 8 77 DEG 3ff W TO CEN OF HWY LEADING FROM M-43 TO N SIDE POOUNK LAKE. TH ELY AL CEN OF HWY TO A PT OPPOSITE SWCOR LOT 34. TH NLY TO BEG. ALSO EX COM AT A PT OP­ POSITE SW COR LOT 34 TH W*LY ALONG HWY TO PT 60 FT W OF START ING PT TH 8 TO LAKE. TH EXY AL LAKE TO W Ll LOT 1 TH NLY TO POB ALSO EX COM K CNTR HWY M-43 WHERE IT WTERSECTS E 8 W IM Ll SEC 27 FOR P06 TH E 40 PT TH S 575 FT TH W 327 FT TO C.<TR M 43 TH NELY TO POB 1996 480 93 544 06 13 0274)00006 10 SECT A PAR OF LANO tN THE SE 1/4 NE IM SEC 27-3-9 COM AT SW COR OF SE IM NE IM SEC 27 IN CEN HWY M-43 TH N ALG CEN LN OF HWY 325 FT TO POB TH N ALG CEN LN 208 FT. TH ELY AT RT ANGLES 206 FT TH SLY 206 FT TH WLY 206 FT TO POB 1996 98136 545 0613 034 0004X54 10 SECT COM AT A POINT OF INTERSEC OF CNTR Ll HWY M 43 ANO S Ll S2C 34 3-9 SO POINT LYING ELY 849 FT LIL FR S IM POST SO SEC TH NWLY AL SO CNTR U 30 RDS FOR POB TH ELY 538 FT M/L PARALLEL W S SEC Ll TO E 16 U SO SEC TH NLY AL E 1/8 Ll 520 FT TH WLY 735 FT MA. PARALLEL W S SEC Ll TO CN TRU HWY M-43 TH SELY 561 FT 1996 1 712 47 546 06134)344)000094)0 SECT COM AT THE SW COR OF THE E 1/2 GF THE SE IM SEC 34-3-9 FOR A POB TH W TO CEN OF HWY M 43 TH NWLY ALG TH CEN LN OF SAIO HWY 30 ROS TH E 39 ROS 10 FT TO THE IB LN TH«? ALG TH 1« LN TO THE POB EX THE S 66 FT THEREOF 1996 404 69 542 08 134)15-0004)314X) ■ SECT A PAR IN TH SW IM S 15-3-9 ALSO IN SE IM SEC 163 9 OESC AS COM AT A PT ON W LN OF SEC 15 LYING 8 189 69 FT FROM W 1/4 POST OF SEC 15 TH W 35 FT FOR A POB TH N 82 OEG E 97 FT TH 8 41 OEG 46 E 93 12 FT TH S 48 OEG 14- W ALG CEN LN OF YANKEE SPRINGS RD NO 430 APPROX 200 50 FT TO A PT DUE 3 OF POB TH N TO POB 1 A MA. 1996 497 71 08-1J 0160060034)5 SECT PAR IN NE IM NE IM SE IM SEC 18 3 9 COM E IM PO TH S 0 OEG 11' 30* E 560 FT FOR POB TH N 0 OEG 11 30* W 125 FT TH ”/ 247 FT TH S 125 FT TH E 247 FT MOT.E OR LESS TO POB 1996 406 98 06 13 0250000064X) SECT SWIM NW IM SEC 25-3-9 EX COM AT W IM POST TH E AL E 6 W IM Ll 896 FT TO POB TH N 247 FT TH E 153 FT TH N 417 FT TH E 272 FT MA. TO E Ll SW IM NW IM TH S 664 FT TH W 425 FT TO POB 1996 38149 06-13 026006014 10 SECT COM AT NW COR OF NE IM OF SE IM SEC 26 T3N R9W TH S 400 FT ALONG TANNER LK RO TH E 175 FT TH N 400 FT TH W 175 FT TOPOB 1996 319 55 06 134)2600001900 SECi SW IM NW IM SEC 263 9 1996 277 76 08 13 02600002600 SECT COM W IM POST SEC 26 TH E 40 ROS S TO LOW WATER MARK POOUNK LAKE SWLY ALONG LAKE TO SEC LINE NTOBEG 8A 1996 2956 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHT 572 06-14-029000007-10 SECT THORNAPPLE BEG AT POINT ON E UNE OF SEC 294 10 614 95 FT N OF SE CORNER W AT RIGHT ANGLE TO C SEC UNE 676 FT N PARALLEL WTTH E 8EC UNE 325 FT THENCE E 678 FT TO POINT ON E SEC UNE S ALONG E SEC UNE 325 FT TO BEO SUBJECT TO EASE MENT OVER E 33 FT 1996 1 63668 560 561 562 548 06 13-0604)00 039-00 SECT LOT 247-248 ALGONQUIN LAKE 549 0613-2404)00-003-13 SECT LOT 11 TREATS LITTLE ACRES 1996 554 33 555 06-13-250 000-005-00 SECT LOT 5 FAIRVIEW ESTATES NO 1 1996 418 60 THORNAPPLE T0WNSH8* 556 08 14 002-00000600 SECT L-509 PI 76 THORNAPPLE COMS IM COR SEC 2-4 10 TH N 01 OEG 04’ 13’ W 1888 91 FT AL W Ll SE 1M SEC 2 TO S Ll OF N 650 FT OF SO SE 1/4WHICHLIES S OF N 6 A OF SE IM TH N 89 DEG 48" 39* E 60 99 FT TO CA. WHIT NEYVILLE RD TH N 10 DEG 11 54* E 256 FT ALONG SD CIA TO POB TH CONT N 10 DEG 11’ 54* E 379 FT TH N 89 DEG 46 39* E 382 34 FT TH S 10 DEG 11’ 54* E 379 FT TH S 89 DEO 46 39* W 382 34 FT TO POb 3 3 ACRES 1996 2 430 04 557 08-14 008 Of6005-00 SECT THjRNAPPuE COM IN CEN OF HWY IN NW COP W1/2NE IM SEC 8M 10 FORBEC TH 5 250FT THE 172FT THN 250 FT TH W 172 FT TO BEG 1 A 1996 1 430 86 558 0614 006006012 20 SECT THORNAPPLE EAST 343 FT OF WEST 674 FT OF SE IM SE IM SEC 64­ 10 EXCEPT THE NORTH 235 FT OF THE EAST 40 FT THEREOF 10 1 ACRES MA 1996 1 967 30 574 06-14000000012-40 SECT THORNAPPLE COM AT NW COR SEC 30-4-10 TH N 89 DEG 34 59- E 2764 31 FT AL N LINE 80 SEC FOR POB TH S 00 DEG 05 4T W 726 FT PARALLEL TO E LINE OF N 1/2 SEC 30 THN89 0EG 34’ VT E 300 FT. TH N 00 DEG 05’ 4T E 726 FT TH S 89 DEG 34 5T W 300 FT TO POB 5 ACRES MA 1996 365 39 575 06-14031000012 20 SECT L-420 P-721 THORNAPPLE COM SE COR SW IM SE IM SEC 31-4-10 THN OEGOI’E 1322 44 FT TH SOT DEG 38-W 35 38 FT TH S 0 OEG CO W 1322 69 FT TH N 89 OEG 35 E 335 95 FT TO POB 10 19 A EX TH S 421 99 FT THEREOF 6 94 576 06-14432-00001500 SECT THORNAPPtE COM AT SE COR OF SEC 32-4-10 TH W 497 FT FOR P06 TH W 190 FT. 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TH N 200 FT TH W 150 FT TO POB ALSO COM AT SW COR OF SE IM. SEC 11-4-10 TH E 40 ROOS TH N 40 RDS TO POB TH E 275 FT TH S 200 FT TH W 275 FT TH N 200 FT TO POB 1996 1 000 61 565 06144)11-000040-00 SECT L-465 P-495 THORNAPPLE COM SW COR SE IM SEC 11-4-10. TH E ON S SEC Ll 40 RDS TO POB. THN 40 RDS TH E 40 ROS TH S 20 RDS TH W 264 FT TH S 330 FT TO S SEC Ll. TH W ON S SEC U TO POB EXC A PARCEL IN NW COR THEREOF 275 FT E * W BY 200 FT N I S ALSO EXC COM 46 ROS E OF S IM COR SEC 10 TH N 208 FT. TH E 220 FT. TH S 208 FT TH W ON S SEC Ll 220 FT TO POB 5 69 AC MA 1996 390 15 5a i 08 13 2300004X55 00 SECT LOT 10 SMITHS LAKEVIEW ES TATES NO 1 1996 397 19 554 06144)114)004)254)0 SECT L-427 P-181 THORNAPPLE A PAR­ CEL IN SW FRL IM SEC 11-4-10 OESC AS COM AT NE COR SW IM TH S 8 ROS TH W TO PT 200 FT E OF CEN OF HWY AS BEG TH S 100!T TH WTO CEN HWY. 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TH 8 157 FT. TH W 304 FT. TH N 157 FT TH E TO POB 1996 416 78 0612-3260004)0600 SECT TIN R10W LOT 13 MERLAUS PINE LAKE PLAT 1996 1.940 04 RUTLAND TOWNSW 532 06134)160004)114X) SECT BEG AT A PT ON THE N 8 S IM LINE OF SEC 163-9 DISTANT N LO DEG Iff 05* W. 991 33 FT FROM THE S IM POST OF SAID SEC SAID POINT BEING THE NW COR OF THE ELY PART OF PAR CEL *B* OF THE LAHO SURVEYED ANO DESCRIBED IN UBER 1 PAGE 310. TH N 62 DEG 19* 47" W 95 35 FT. TH N 33 DEG 31*OT W. 142 37FT. THN27DEG 4ff 13* E 1036 29 FT TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37. TH 8 62 DEG 17 4F E. 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TH N 00 SOM 20S E PAR TO THE N 6 8 IM U 295 FT TO POB 1996 1.234 48 470 08 11 095 000-073 00 SECT LOT 156 LYNOEN JOHNCOCK PLAT NO 1 1996 1 300 86 475 0611-100400413-10 SECT THE S 80 FT OF LOT 26 LAF-IAMS AIRPORT PLAT 1996 801 79 08-12-016-006003-10 SECT T1N R10WTHES 1/2OFNE 1/4OF NE IM OF SEC 16 WITH ROW FOR INGRESS EGRESS OVER N 40 FT 20 ACRES 1996 2 266 48 486 06-1202600600500 SECT T1N-R10W SEC 20. COM SE vCR W 1/2 SW IM. TH W 643 5 FT. TH N 164 5 FT.THE6435FT. TH8 1645FTPOB EX S 33 FT FOR ROAD ROW 1996 618 55 469 0611095-000-039 00 SECT LOT 104 JOHNCOCK PLAT LYN­ DEN JOHNCOCK PLAT NO 1 1996 1 539 25 472 08-12 010006004 00 SECT TIN R10W W 1/2 OF E 1/2 OF SW IM OF SW IM OF SEC 10. HWY EASE OVER SLY 33 FT 1996 331 10 PXA6WV1LLE TOWNSHIP 495 06124X334)06014 00 SECT T IN R10W THEE 8 RDS OF FOL­ LOWING OESC PAR COM 8 ROS W OF IM POST ON E SIDE SEC 33 RNG TH N 20 RDS. 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NO. 10 THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1999 PRICE 50* News County Board commits $150,000 Briefs: New animal shelter’s prospects good by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Musical to help youth theater A special musical presentation. - Af­ ternoon on Broadway" is planned for 3 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at LeasoaSharpc Hall of the First Presbyterian Industrial Park Drive in Hastings. The recent snags in negotiations between A new spirit of cooperation seemed to be in full bloom on a blustery, wintry Tues­ some county commissioners and Shelter 2000 members involved key provisions day this week. That's when the Barry County Board of Commissioners and the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee of volunteers resolved their past differences and lixik a large step forward to build a new animal shelter in that were important to the county. As a re­ sult of this week's agreement, in addition to a larger pledge from the county: * Bids will be sought for the construction as county policy provides. Those who want to donate their labor as a community ser­ vice are being encouraged to do so through the bidding process. * Final building plans have to be ap­ Church A number of local singers will give their renditions of popular Broadway songs from "Miss Saigon," "The Mu­ partnership together. Cementing its support to the project ini­ tialed by the committee, the County Board agreed to commit a total of SI50,000 to the proposed new $300,000 shelter. The proved by the county board. * The Shelter Committee has agreed to sic Man." "Whoopee." "Anything Goes." "Ragtime" and "42nd Street" county previously had voted to give only $45,000. raise the remaining $50,000 of its $150,000 contribution by July 13. Some The second annual performance is being held to benefit the Youth The­ ater Guild of the Thomapplc Arts Council. The guild sponsors a theater "Hip. hip. hooray." County Humane So­ ciety President Kathy Wiggins said after the meeting. "What a relief! We're threefourths of the way there. Talk about the big hump, we jast got over it" Shelter 2000 Committee volunteers, of its members even expressed confidence that all the funding could be secured before that date and construction could begin be­ fore July 13. * The new shelter will be completed by Dec. 31,1999. Sheriff Steve DeBoer, a key who have spearheaded the push to build a new animal shelter, have been conducting a variety of fund-raisers to raise funds for the new building. Those efforts nearly hit a snag earlier this year when the board, with­ out warning, shocked committee members by imposing a July 13 deadline for a fund­ ing and construction nlan and said the pro­ ject must be (ompleted by Dec. 31. member of the Shelter 2000 Committee, and County Administrator Michael Brown workshop for youngsters every sum- met. Co-directors of the "Broadway" pro­ tection are Peggy Hetnerting and Todd Tickets are $5 tor Ma and S3 for senior citizen- and students. They are available from King's Music Center by calling 946-2554 or at the door. Lenten Luncheon series continues The Lenen Luncheon series, spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Mtaisterial Association, will continue at Boon to­ day (March 11) at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St, County officials have since said those dales were originally mentioned by a shel­ ter committee member and negotiations be­ tween the two parlies have been going on for weeks to iron out details. "With what we have today, the project is probably going to move along fairly quickly and I wouldn't be surprised if we have some major construction completed A handshake worth $1,000 was captured on film after Tuesday's Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. An anonymous donor has pledged to donate $1,000 to the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee if County Surveyor Brian Reynolds (loft), a member of the Shelter Committee, and County Board Chairman Jim Bailey , could resolve thetextt-fences end shake haedsKfhe two have been at odds over how to proceed w?.ti a new or renovated shelter.” by July 13." said County Surveyor Brian Reynolds, who has been an active member of the Shelter Committee. "Quite honestly. I think the July 13 issue is moot.' "I'm elated'" said Humane Society mem­ ber l-ouise Odrzywolska after the meeting. "I'm very, very happy. It's been a long lime coming. It's been a long struggle and NtHimgS. After lunch. a worship service will be held in the sanctuary at 12:30, con­ cluding at 1 p.m. The theme for this year's series is "The Lard’s Prayer." Pastor Deborah Stssion of the First Presbyterian Church will speak today on "Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us." Ihere is no cost for the lunch, but a free-will offering will be taken. For more information, call 945­ 9574. See SHELTER, page 2 Middleville resident Patricia Johns and Hastings resident Chris Warren have been "These endeavors are a quiet witness to all the children at school. He encourages named "Unsung Heroes" award winners in any students to participate in any small way they can. During the March of Dimes walk-a-thon, all students are encouraged to collect pledges and run or walk during the Saturday event "His commitment to God and familv are Gerald R. Ford Boy Scout Council and the Michigan Trails Girl Scout Council. Warren is the principal at Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings; Johns is a reporter for the Middleville-Caledonia Sun and News. The Unsung Hero awards recognize those who perform exceptional acts of public or community service, according to the nomi­ nating ballot. Nominees performing com­ Wind Band will have a free concert at 7:30 pm Friday. 12, at the Lakewood High auditorium. munity service can be paid employees or volunteers who have made a difference in their communities and the lives of others. The awards will be presented Wednesday, March 24. at the Gerald R Ford Museum in Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids Chief of There also will be a guest perfor­ mance by the laikewood Choral Soci­ ety. The Thornapplc Wind Band is an adult ensemble that includes members from as far away as Rockford, but they Police Harry Dolan will be guest speaker. Warren was nominated by Southeastern employee Fred Ribble Ribble wrote on the nomination form that Warren "is well come mainly from the Tbomapple River area, which is the reason for the known around tlic school and community as an advocate for children's issues. One name The hand also will perform Satur­ example of community service is that he has been a member of our local child abuse prevention council for many years. For at least five years, Chris has raised money for area programs to prevent child abuse lo­ cally by riding in a 30-mile bicycle tour called 'Magicride."’ Ribble continues that "during a typical school day, Mr. Warren can be found read­ ing to students who are 'Students of the Week.' Mr. Warren referees soccer at lunch recess, which has become an institution. I hiring the school year, af ter-school sports are a tradition. Mr. Warren supervises day. March 6, at the Red Cedar Festi­ val of Community bands. Band directors are Joe LaJoye of Hastings and Dave Macqueen of Lake­ wood Selections will include "English Folk Song Suite" by Holst, "Okla­ homa" by Rodgen and llanunerstein. "His Honor" by Fillmore, and ’The Stars and Stripes Forever" by -Sousa. The Choral Society will perform ""Cornerstone," "America the Beauti­ ful" and "It Is Well with My Soul." The group receives no funding, hut More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 nated a parcel of land that Viking owns on an annual contest sponsored by the Grand Rapids Urban League, WOOD-TV8, the The 50-pius members of the Thor- donations are accepted to promote and support its continuance For more information, call Kim Dumke at 945-9181 The new building will replace a West Apple Street structure that has been in a state of disrepair for many years. For the new shelter, Richard T. Groos, chairman of E. Tyden AB, Inc. and retired chairman of Tyden Seal Co. and Viking Corp., has do­ fund'ng for the project, die county will iw the $150,000 it pledged for the project "to move forward and do what we deem to be done* concerning the shelter. Bailey and DeBoer, on behalf of the committee, agreed. "There have been bumpy roads." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey acknowledged Barry County has two ‘Unsung Heroes' Band concert will be Friday oapple family March School we're finally well on our way." will oversee construction and handle admin­ istrative duties such as advertising for bids and determining the winning bids regarding the project as they did when the county re­ cently built an addition to the jail. * If the committee can't raise enough fourth- and fifth-graders playing soccer, basketball or softball, depending on the Miss Delton named tor ‘99 Kate Kwasny, 15. daughter of Mike and Linda Kwasny of Fine Lake, (pictured above) is the new Miss Dehon for 1999. Gina Higdon was named the alternate Miss Delton Serving on the court are LeAnn Huisman. Suzann Momenee and Ashley Quick They will preside over Delton's Founders Weekend in August and participate in monthly community service projects. season. "He turned his passion for running into a community service. The last two years he has participated in the Old Kent River Bank Run. His first year he collected pledges for books for the school's library. The second year, his donations provided new play­ ground equipment. his top priorities. This commitment is evi­ dent in bis dealings with all who are within tlic Southeastern school family "Despite his busy schedule and family obligations, Chris always has time to lis­ ten. His motto is, *Will this help our lads?* "Has Chris made a difference? Just ask any Southeastern Elementary student" Johns was nominated by TK School Board Member Nancy Goodin. Goodin wrote on the nominating form that Johns "has many skills and abilities that she shares w ith children and parents m our local school district and surrounding communities. She is a master gardener, a lover of books, and a science enthusiast." Goodin continued that "for the past four years, Patricia has served as an officer of the Parent Teacher Organization at Thor­ napplc Kellogg Schools. This year she is executive president of an organization that successfully raises funds for many of the special programs offered to our students. Every Saturday, since its inception two years ago, she has spent the morning vol­ unteering at the Saturday Celebrate Reading Program at McFall Elementary. "For four years she has worked with teachers and their classrooms in every ele­ mentary building in the Thornapple Kel­ logg School District planting flower bulbs in the fall, which bloom in the spring just in time for Grandparents/Speciii Person Day. She has helped students plant well over 4,000 bulbs. "This year she recruited the students from our alternative education program to work alongside our elementary students. Our school is a more beautiful place, thanks to I’atncia. "She does not limit herself or the time See HEROES, page 14 �Page 2- The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 11 1999 Grand Valley Metro Council promotes regional competition by Mary Warner Staff Writer In lite past, when the state or federal goodly share of the booty. However, the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council, formed eight years ago, has been government divvied up revenue sharing or highway funds to local municipalities in Michigan, the heavily-populated southeast­ ern part of the stale was often recipient of a instrumental in uniting tlic communities of southwest Michigan and making their col­ lective voice heard more forcefully in Lans­ News Briefs: 'Bluegrass Fever* Showcase guest An evening of bluegrass music, fea­ turing Floyd Norvell and Bluegrass Fever, will be held at 6:30 tonight (Thursday. March 11) at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings. Bluegrass Fever will be making its third Showcase appearance. Group members include Floyd Norvell, fidd'e and mandolin; Vemita Norvell, bass; Luke Gitchell, guitar; and Larry Brown, banjo. Bluegrass Fever has played in festi­ vals and concerts all over tlic Midwest. Seating at the Showcase is on a first-come, first-served basis East Baltimore group to meet The East Baltimore Study Group will meet at 11:15 a m. Tuesday, March 16, al the Tick Tuck. The due of the meeting was reported incorrectly in this week’s edition of the Reminder. AAUW to meet Tuesday night The Hastings branch of the Ameri­ can Association of University Women will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. March 16, at the home of Caro! Jones Dwyer. 416 S. Broadway, in Hastings. The featured speaker will be Sharon berry of Barry and Associates in Rich­ land. who will lalkaiWMaactMne lams and income tax preparation.. Banquet to help wildlife in area Pheasants Forever's second annual banquet and auction will be held at 5 p.m Saturday. March 27. al the Mid­ dle Villa Inn in Middleville. Funds raised al the banquet will go toward improving wildlife habitat to improve wildlife population. An prints, statues, guns, collector knives, outdoor clothing and other sporting goods will be among the items to he auctioned off For tickets, call local chapter Presi­ dent Jim Decker of Freeport Elevator at 765-8421. Treasurer Rick James at Electric Motor Service at 945-5113 or banquet chairman Scott Prill al 948­ 3917. Membership dues to join the chapter are $20 annually and the cost for din­ ner tickets is 325. Pheasants Forever, formed 16 years, is an organization dedicated to turning thousands of acres of land into wildlife habitat. It has a staff of 13 regional biologists to work closely with members to determine what kind of habitat best suits the needs of any given area. Teen dances being planned Two Hastings disc jockeys arc join­ ing forces to give local teens some­ thing to do on Saturday nights, begin­ ning March 13, at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Teens from Barry County, Charlotte and Ionia ages 13 to 19 are invited to move to the latest dance tracks from 7 p.m. to midnight for a $5 cover charge. Organized by Mike Opolski of Decades DJ Service and Archie Wood of AJS DJ Service, the dance is some­ thing they hope will continue weekly. "There’s nothing in Barry County for kids to do," said the 22-year-old Opolski. himself a 1995 Hastings High School graduate. "We’ve talked to kids about it and they said a dance club would be so awesome and that it would be good for this community." Concessions will be made available by the Moose 1 .edge and pool tables will likely be added in the coming weeks. . Opolski said the updated dance mu­ sic will be from the '80s and *90’s, but there will be no country music Helping Wood and Opolski will) the effort is Jim Gibbon. lion policies and subsequent actions need to consider the needs of both townships and cities." The city of Hastings is facing infrastruc­ ture squabbles with neighboring town­ ships, who need sewer and water services, and annexation has become an issue both in the Hastings area and in the rapidly growing Middlevillc/Thomapple Township area. The Metro Council can be an aid in ing and Washington. Easter egg hunt set by Jaycees providing information and resources to Io cal officials having to deal with such is­ sues, Campbell said In Middleville, according to Village Manager David Arking. the pressure of de­ A community Faster egg hunt has been scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Bob King Park on Wood­ lawn in Hastings. The hunt, sponsored by the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees, will be split into two age groups, 1 through 5 years and 6 through 12. velopment has been dealt with recently with the Middleville Sewer and Water Growth Management Project The village worked with developers to allow for Un­ building of 400 single family homes and a shopping mall. A sewer and water expan­ sion project facilitated the developments. Arking said. The project resulted in the Egg hunters should bring their bas­ kets or buckets or bags to fill with goodies. The Easter bunny also will be in at­ concentration of development within an ur­ ban area rather than having piecemeal de­ velopment break up surrounding open space. Metro Council staff have been very help­ ful in providing the village with advice and tendance For more information, call Andrea Purdun al 945-3448. expertise as it deals with such issues as ur­ ban sprawl. Arking said. "I’ve found the metro council is an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues and tlic GVMC staff about everything from the drawing up of ordinances to questions on municipal practices, he said Middleville has been a member of the GVMC for some, two years, he said. "1 think it behooves all forward-thinking gov­ Historical Society meets March 18 The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7 pan. Thursday, March 18. at the Barry Township Hall, 155 East Orchard St.. Delton. The program will be The Andrews Railroad Raid" The Great Locomotive Chase" by Dick Kishpaugh cf Parch­ ment. Civil War buffs may And this James R. Buck, chairperson of the Grand Valley Metro Council, was guest speaker at the Hastings Kiwanis meeting last week. presentation of particular inT-rcst All meetings, programs and event of the Barry County Historical Society "Singularly, no one government (entity) can go up against Detroit," Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell said. But together, members of the GVMC can influence pub­ lic policy and ensure, among other things, are open to the public. Public dinner set in Freeport that a greater share of the tax dollars sent to Lansing and Washington from West Michigan arc returned to this area. The city of Hastings has been a member of the GVMC for approximately three years, Campbell said Last week, James Buck, chairperson of the GVMC, spoke to the Hastings Kiwanis about GVMC's role in promoting regional The Freeport Business Association has announced that its second annual public Swiss steak dinner will be held from 5 to 7 pm. Saturday. March 27, at the Freeport Community Center. Proceeds will be used to fund com­ munity events such as the Halloween party, turkey giveaways and Santa Claus visits at Christmas. The menu will include choice of salad. Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, rolls, beverages J dessert. C<#t is $7:50 for adults and $4 for children. . cooperation among West Michigan gov­ ernmental units. Buck said die GVMC was first proposed as a way for West Michigan municipalities to share in the construction and use of in­ frastructure, specifically waler pipelines be­ ing built from Lirand Rapids afid other nearby municipalities to Lake Michigan. Since then the GVMC has done much to promote regional planning and cooperation in the area. The council's mission state­ 'Leprechaun* contest slated The Hastings Jaycees will hold their fourth annual "Cutest Little Lep­ rechaun* baby contest at Kmart from 10 a.m. to 3 pan. Saturday, March Tn and Sunday. March 21. All money raised will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Fot ndation . There will be an age limit of 3 years and an entry fee of $10. Contestants' parents should mail a photo (no larger than a 5x7) with the child's name, age parents' name and address. Photos will be placed in canisters at Kmart. The one with the most donations after two day will be the winner. The first place prize will be an 8x10 portrait from White's Photography, second prize will be a gift certificate from Kmart and third will be a gift cer­ tificate from Toys-R-Us. Photos and entry fees may be mailed to the Hastings Jaycees. 404 W Grand St.. Hastings 49058. For more information, call Nikki VanHouten al 948-8636. Dog sledding demo planned Dan Anderson and his team of pure­ bred Siberian Huskies will entertain with his knowledge of dog sledding and the Alaskan Iditarod at 7 p.m. Thursday, March. 11, at the Hastings Public Library. The Anderson and his family travel all over Michigan giving up to 75 pre­ sentations a year at schools, libraries and museums. After an indoor session explaining the traditions of mushing, sled dogs, the Iditarod and actual gear used. An­ derson will book up his team of Siberian huskies for a hands-on demonstration on the Barry County Courthouse lawn to show the dogs' power, speed and desire to pull The program al the Hastings library is family-oriented and Anderson en­ courages audience participation. Those who plan to attend are encouraged to dress warmly. All children under 6 need to be with a parent, according to library staff. All programs are open to the public and free. For more information, call the library at 945-4263. ment says its purpose is "to advance the current and future well-being of the people of the Grand Rapids metropolitan commu­ nity by bringing together public and pri­ vate sectors to cooperatively advocate, plan for, and coordinate the provision of services and investments which have environmen­ tal, economic and social impact." Some of the council's goals arc to "min­ imize urban sprawl, preserve and enhance the natural, social and physical environ­ ment, promote quality cultural and recre­ ('ampbell said the meeting made the city officials think about the value of "knowing what's coming at us in the future" from Kent and other northern counties. Hastings particularly would be more aware about the impact of urban sprawl southward down the M-37 corridor. Growth and development is "coming right at us" from the southeast end of Grand Rapids, Campbell said. By joining die metro council, Hastings would "know more about (the nordiern municipal­ ities') future plans and bow they could tic in with our master plan." While Hastings may seem far removed from Grand Rapids, it is eligible to join the Metro Council because it is located in a county contiguous to Kent County. Ac­ cording to Buck, the Metro Council agreed in 1997 to allow municipalities in the seven counties sharing boundaries with Kent County to betome members of the council. Fifteen cities, 10 townships, two counties and two villages are members now, including the village of Middleville. The latter is located directly in the path of urban expansion southward, and has been experiencing a lot of pressure on its infras­ tructure as a result of increased develop­ ment. The Metro Council's City-Township Cooperation Committee, of which Camp­ bell is a member, has adopted the policy that "urban sprawl is undesirable" and is "an inefficient and ineffective use of public and private sector financial resources." The committee defines urban sprawl as "unmanaged development" and says that "the interest of the entire metropolitan area is best served when development occurs ational institutions and facilities, develop a sensible and environmentally sound trans­ portation system to serve all population groups, eliminate unnecessary duplication of services, arid conserve and enhance healthy neighborhoods, business districts, and employment centers." Campbell said Hastings first became in­ terested in joining the Metro Council after Committee policies also say payment for infrastructure serving the entire region be and three other city officials attended a meeting at the Kent County Airport, where airport officials gave a tour of the facilities and talked about the impact the airport has on Barry County. should be shared equitably, encourage the use of tools to manage growth such as programs providing for the purchase and transfer of development rights, which help preserve open space, and state that "annexa- SHELTER... pursuant to a continuous, rational, metropolitan-wide land use and infrastruc­ ture planning process which limits sprawl, preserves open space and farmland, and re­ inforces existing development areas." ernments to band together to address re­ gional issues." he said. "There are some things that can't be solved within political boundaries." Like Campbell. Arking said the council is an important influence within the Stale Legislature. He is thinking of becoming a member of the GVMC’s legislative com­ mittee, he said. Campbell is already a member of that committee and is involved in lobbying with state legislators to ensure that tiie needs of Hastings are addressed One of the regional issues that the GVMC can be of assistance with, in addi­ tion to urban sprawl and equitable represen­ tation in Lansing and Washington, is transportation, Campbell said. The possi­ bility of widening M-37 to provide easier access to the Kent County Airport is being discussed by a number of regional munici­ palities. Also, Campbell said, bus systems may be able to be linked up between Hast­ ings and Grand Rapids The Metro Council is also providing some, and will soon provide more, oppor­ tunities for group purchasing of goMs and services, according to Arking. Road salt, for example, can be purchased al cheaper rates when larger q*ianiiucs arc purchased at one time. The GVMC is also creating a regional database of information on property parcels, zoning boundaries, parks and recre­ ation facilities, utility infrastructure, and other information which members can ac­ cess. Internet service is also part of GVMC membership. When the Metro Council was first pro­ posed, opponents feared it would add an­ other layer of government and another layer of taxation, according to Buck. However, additional taxation has not been an issue in this county, where the only money paid out by Hastings and Middleville for the GVMC is membership dues. In Hastings. Campbell said, those dues amount to $1,768 a year. Buck said at the Kiwanis meeting that "1 believe the creation of the Metro Council has really served us well." and that limes ahead are going to be "very challenging." It is up to area governments, be said, to "think regionally and act locally." continued from page 1 during the meeting. "Don't destroy that tape." he joked to County Clerk Debbie Smith, about saving the recording of the meeting with the agreement between the committee and the board. Bailey also thanked the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee and County Humane So­ ciety President Kathy Wiggins and Sheriff DeBoer for all of their time and work on the shelter project. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie congratu­ lated the committee for raising $30,000 during a recent fund-raiser when DeBoer stayed in a cardboard doghouse for 26 hours while the community made pledges for the new shelter. The goal was to raise SI0,000 which was matched by SI0,000 from an anonymous donor and the community topped that by another 10 grand "That was extremely impressive...," MacKenzie said. Commissioner Sandy James, praising the generosity of area citizens, commended a variety of successful fund-raisers in recent weeks, from DeBoer’s doghouse to the children who jumped rope to raise funds for the Heart Association. "I just lake my hat off to them." While discussing details of this week's agreement, Bailey said the idea for more county funding was proposed because after the county gave a deadline to the volunteer group, "I realized that no matter what the county did. it would cost us at least $150,000 to build a new fac ility of any sort." Final drawings for bid specifications have to be prepared for the new shelter and as scon as those are completed, the bidding process will start right away. Bailey said, and that will determine what the actual cost “I realized that no matter what the coun­ ty did, it would cost us at least $150,000 to build a new facility of any sort.” - Jim Bailey of die building will be. MacKenzie asked how cost overruns would be handled during construction be­ cause he wanted to make sure that taxpay­ ers wouldn't be stuck with a building that was only three-fourths completed. DeBoer and Brown will have discretion to make whatever changes might be neces­ sary if construction costs exceed available funding. However. DeBoer said, "We’re go­ ing to get the funding." Contractors have looked at the proposed plans and have said the project can be com­ pleted for $300,000, he said. "There are things that can come up... We have planned for some contingencies." "If by July 13, we cannot demonstrate that we can do the project for $300,000, you haven't spent a dime...," DeBoer said to reassure county commissioners. "What you're doing is saying I’ll pledge this amount of money. The county is not committed if it can't be done by the com­ mittee. Bailey said he doesn't anticipate that ap­ proval of the final building plans will be an issue. "All these pieces have to be together by July 13," Bailey said. "We don’t have any intention to change the plans in any way," he said. "I can’t even conceive why we would want to change them. "1 have no desire to change those plans," MacKenzie added. V. Harry Adrounic of Hastings, who was in the audience, noted that the Shelter Committee had already taken its prelimi­ nary plans to the Hastings City Planning Commission and it had approved those plans contingent upon bringing back the full engineered plans. The board's vote to approve $ 150,000 for the shelter project was unanimous among those present Commissioners Rod Goebel and Robert Wenger were absent. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 11. 1999 - Page 3 Engler waging war on poor and public schools, LaForge says by David T. Young Fditor An area stale lawmaker says Gov. John Engler continues to wage a war against times, b- said, but there are many in Michigan society who can't make ends meet "A tax cut hides die real problems going on out there," he said. LaForge noted that the Detroit Free Press has published data demonstrating a public education and the poor and is "sow­ ing the seeds of revolution." State Rep. Ed I^aForge of Kalamazoo said Engler and Republican Party have made more moves in recently to make things tougher for the poor and they have made an attack on public education by al­ lowing Mayor Dennis Archer to take over the Detroit public school system. LaForge characterized Engler as a spiteful man who thoroughly punishes people who differ with him politically. One of the most recent examples, he said, was the State of the State Address ear­ lier this winter, to which Democratic Slate Board of Education member Sharon Gire was not invited. One of the political arenas where he shows his colors, LaForge said, is in legis­ lation to test welfare recipients for drug use and subject them to finger imaging. "John just wants to use drug testing as an excuse to throw people off of welfare," he said. LaForge said he believes discriminates not only against the poor (while corporate welfare recipients are not tested tor drugs), be said it unfairly targets blacks, women and whites in certain areas of the state For example, about W percent of welfare recipients are black in the Detroit area, while nearly 100 percent of them white in the Upper Peninsula. He also said the new drug testing law ig­ nore*. America's most abused drug — alco­ hol "I expect the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) to challenge the (drug testing) bill. LaForge insisted that the public under­ stand dial food stamps are a separate issue from welfare. Food stamps are issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He said he knows a man who works 40 hours a week for S7 an hour and gets food stamps to help support the family. Now. under recent legislation, he will be sub­ strong link between MEAP scores and parents' level of education and the number of free or reduced lunches served He said the issue also is a matter of rights. Replacing a duly elected local school board with appointees disenfran­ chises voters. And many of these voters in Detroit say they walked for voting rights in the '60s. only to lose those rights through a slick policy maneuver by Engler. State Rep. Ed LaForge (right) and James Pino talk a little politics in wrapping up last Friday's forum at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. jected to finger imaging. "I think it (finger imaging and drug test­ ing) is a waste of money," he said. "The number of cases is down to about 96,000 Friday program several years ago) told him once that if you gave him the median in­ come of the people who live within a school district, he could predict, within 5 from more than 200,000 a couple of years ago’ About Engler's plans to have the Detroit percent, the local school’s Michigan Educa­ tion Assessment Program (MEAP) test scores LaForge said that inner city schools with mayor take over local public schools, LaForge suggested the goal is not to pro­ vide help to the schools, but a move moti­ vated by power "The bill in the Senate was merely a job description for the mayor," he said. "There was little mention of school improve­ ment." LaForge asked his primarily Hastings audience, "How would you like to have your mayor run your schools?" He noted that all schools that stand to be taken over by mayors are inner city with a lot of financial and social problems. He said retired Republican legislator Clyde LaTarte (who once spoke at a First "It's great politics, it's a wedge issue." I jiForge said. "He (Engler) is c^mg race to maintain his power." A Democratic alternative bill suggests that any appointed school board be made up of professional educators and people in the public health field. In tlic question and answer part of the fo­ rum, Rutland Township Treasurer Blanche Munjoy asked how much pay former wel­ fare recipients are getting in their new jobs and she asked what credentials Archer has in running Detroit's schools. She also asked if Archer is getting some kind of a kickback from Engler and the State Legis­ lature for taking on this additional respon­ sibility. La Forge said he believes that Archer, an financial problems have a huge turnover of students from year to year and that many families in such districts often pull up attorney and a former Michigan Supreme Court justice, is an honest man and isn't roots and move elsewhere. He said it's not unusual for some single parents to move six or seven times a year because of their economic challenges. State government offers no help, in fact schools. He added that a hidden cost in getting it further aggravates the problem by con­ tinuing to give huge »ax breaks to the wealthy, who least need it. He asked, "How can we justify a tax cut when the poor can't find a stable place to live during the school year?" These are supposed to be good economic getting any richer by taking over the people off welfare has been in child care costs. LaForge is predicting that there will be a ballot proposition in 2000 calling for the death penalty for certain crimes, which would involve an amendment to the Michigan Constitution. Michigan was one of the first governments to ban the death penalty, in 1946. I'he nun actress Susan Sarandan por­ trayed in the movie "Dead Man Walking’ recently spoke in luinsing to encourage the state to continue its king-standing opposi­ tion to capital punishment. LaForge stud he was surprised to see the number of con­ servative Republicans on hand for her speech He said, "If the governor has one redeem­ ing value, it's that he is opposed to the death penalty." But be also maintained that the State Legislature is becoming less civilized as lime moves forward, and that trend is ag­ gravated by term limits. A total of 64 new lawmakers were elected to the House last fall, and 41 were Republicans, many of them more conservative than their prede­ cessors. LaForge said he has seen many inappro­ priate comments and attacks made in the House floor that would have been gavelcd down by former House speakers Paul Hillegonds (a Republican) and Dennis Hertel (a Democrat). He said the days of being able to talk and negotiate with the other side are waning because there doesn't seem to be Republicans of the caliber of Clyde LeTarte, Glen Oxender and Don Gilmer So, he maintains, the concept of politics being the art of the possible has been mur­ dered by zealotry and partisanship "There was a time when we could get things done without being totally political" LaForge said, "you could sit down and talk with them (lawmakers on the other side of the aisle). But now. I don't even know half the members on the other side." He noted that another possible ballot proposition in the year 2000 will be to in­ crease term limits from six years in the House and eight in the Senate to 12 years for both. Regardless, LaForge himself plans to re­ tire from public office and use his experi­ ence as a plumber go to work for Habitat for Humanity. He said his goal is to meet former President Jimmy Carter while working on affordable housing for low income people. Nashville chief of police resigns by Shawna Hubharth Staff Writer Nashville Police Chief Bob Baker turned in bis letter of resignation to the village Tuesday. His move comes after months of healed debate with the Village Council and village residents over such issues as use of a police motorcycle in a promotional deal, a new police car. and a raise for a policeman in the department. In his letter of resignation. Baker wrote: "It is quite evident that my position as po­ lice chief has become extremely controver­ sial with select members of the community and certain individuals on the Village Council. 1 assure you that this was never my intention, and that my primary goal was to improve the police department and its service to the community. Apparently this course of action is not what the Vil­ lage Council desires and their priorities are in other areas. For these reasons and several others which I do not care to discuss. I am tender­ ing my resignation..." Village President Dennis Mapes said of the resignation. "I'm not surprised. It has been a rough couple of months and there has been some criticism of the department Baker brought a lol of experience to the job... his experience was more big city than small town." "I typed the resignation Monday, and submitted it Tuesday to the village clerk and the village president (Mapes)." Baker said. "Things might have been better if in­ dividual's on the council had more interest and concern in public safety and police is­ sues in general... I never got the feeling from many of the members of the council that these things were important." At the last council meeting, the council voted unanimously to send back a 1999 Harley Davidson motorcycle that had been offered to the village tor $300 as a promo­ tional deal. Previous to this, the council had debated al several meetings the pur­ chase of a new police car The debate wore on long enough over the police car that the bids quoted originally for the new car went up and the council bought the enr for an ex­ tra couple hundred dollars. At a previous meeting, resident L.nrry Decker came before the council with con­ cerns about the police department. He said the 1998 police budget was 37% more than the 1997 budget. He also asked if a pro­ posal to contract with Barry County bad been considered by the council. Decker Bob Baker brought up the fact that the chief docs not live in the village and questioned if that is against village policy. Baker praised the community and the friends be has made there. "I am sorry things did not work out. I re­ ally like the community here and the peo­ ple. But I decided this would be the best course of action at this time." Baker said. Baker started with the department in Oc­ tober 1997, taking previous Cbief Jim Falk's place. When asked about plans for bis future. Baker said that be is "leaving the future open." Baker will formally pre­ sent L„ resignation to the council at tonight's (March 11) meeting at 7 pm. at the > .Uage hall Lion dancing part of Japanese presentation Students at Delton Middle School spent an hour learning about Japanese culture recently when they attended an assembly featuring Japanese entertainer/artist Masaji Terasawa. The performer did magic tricks, demonstrated several different Japanese art forms, juggled, and otherwise entertained the crowd. Above, Masaji donned a "lion" costume and performed "lion dancing." a traditional entertainment in Japan. Hastings Library seeking ‘Plan B’ by David T. Young Editor The Hastings Public Library is seeking a "Plan B* in the wake of the apparent rejec­ tion of the concept of a district library. Brenda Teegardin, wbo with Steve Loftus represents the city on a special sixmember committee to explore the possibility of a district library, told the City Council Monday night that a meeting would be held Tuesday (March 9) with attorney Cynthia Faulhaber to decide how to proceed. Faulhaber, considered an expert in the field of district libraries, has been acting as a sort of consultant over the past several months. The special committee had two meet­ ings, one in January and a second one Feb. 15. It was at the latter session that repre­ sentatives from Rutland and Hastings Charter townships said they could not recommend to their boards that the city and two townships fonn a district library. The biggest problem, they said, was that be­ cause the city is more populous, it could have i < way in any district-wide elections. "Their mam concern was that voters in the city would carry any millage election," Teegardin said to the council. Therefore, "the feeling of the townships is that it (the idea) is dead ” The Hastings Public Library has been championing the idea of a district library to help finance a new and more spacious facil­ ity. Officials say the current library across from the county courthouse is too small and inadequate to handle the needs of a growing population. The next idea may be to have a capital campaign to build a new facility, with the townships each having a millage to sup­ port it along with the city. The drive for a new library already has received an anony­ mous $500,000 contribution. Mayor Frank Campbell told Teegardin that tlie council would like to keep her and Loftus on the special committee and con­ tinue working on ideas for a new library "You have our blessings in what you're doing." the mayor told her. In other business at Monday night's meeting, the council: • Noted and officially excused the ab­ sences of council members Miriam While and Harold Hawkins and City manager Howard Penrod. Campbell reported that Haw kins had just finished his first round of chemotherapy and White was out with the flu. Penrod had eye surgery the previous Thursday (March 4; and was scheduled for a second surgery today (March 11). Deputy City Manager Jeff Mansfield filled in for Penrod in his absence * Noted that the deadline for filing for Nashville and Lake 0 have village elections city offices in the November 1999 elec­ tions is 4 p.m. Tuesday. May 11, at the city clerk-treasurer's office. The seals of Mayor Campbell and council members White, Hawkins. Bany Wood and Donald Tubbs will be up for election. Thus far. Campbell. Tubbs and Wood have an­ • Had the first reading of a proposed sign ordinance amendment that would make it more enforceable. A section of the local law, which will be deleted, according to Penrod in a written communication, "ex­ empts certain signs from regulation, but does not exempt political signs. Political nounced they will seek another term. Also up for election next November will be two seats on the Board of Review • Approved a request from Pennock Hos­ pital to have its annual Children's Health Fair from 8:30 am. to 2:30 pm. Wednes­ day, May 26. at Fish Hatchery. sign have been questioned during recent enforcement activities. Deleting this sec­ tion ot the ordinance will eliminate a basis to contend that the ordinance treats political signs in a discriminatory way * Village Council in the election there The three winners were incumbent Delos Johnson with 131 votes, write-in Ray Dykhouse with 99 voles and write-in Allen Swift with 73. Both Dykhouse and Swift • Adopted two resolutions that will add West Benson Street and North East Street to the city’s local street system. The move is expected to enhance the city's tax rev­ are former council members Incumbent councilwoman Beth Barrone. who had served one term, received 52 votes Monday and write-in Ruth Fisk collected 21. There was a total of 152 votes cast, in­ ■ Approved a request from the Barry County Fair Board to hang a banner over downtown State Street for two weeks m July. The downtown location was approved rather than a request to bang it near the K mart shopping plaza • Approved an Easter egg hunt, spon­ sored by the Hastings Jaycees, at 10 am. Saturday. March 27. at Bob King Park The Order of Eas'ern Star lias sponsored the activity for many years at Fish Hatchery Park, but no longer has the resources, so the Jaycees have stepped in • Tabled a Planning Commission rec­ ommendation to amend the zoning ordi­ nance to allow 18 instead of 16 duplex units in the Meadowstone housing devel­ opment. enue it receives from the stale ■ Approved the appointments of Steve DeBoer, Tia deGoa and Sid Pood to three - year terms on the Hastings Youth Council, expiring in the year 2002. • Learned that the gypsy moth suppres­ sion program cost this year will be $9.56 an acre The city will have an estimated 230 acres sprayed and the total cost will be about $2,200. RAISE CASH, FAST by advertising in the Banner CLASSIFIEDS! Village elections were held Monday in Lake Odessa and Nashville. One incumbent and two write-ins won the three open seats on the Lake Odessa cluding 54 absentees The three winners will be sworn in al the next Village Council meeting al 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 15. at the Page Building in Lake Odessa In Nashville, only 26 voters appeared al the polls, as incumbents Frank Dunham and Steve Wheeler were re-elected. They will be joined by newcomer Boonie, wife of former Village President Gary White. Dunham had 22 votes, Wheeler had 17 and White 11. They were the only candi­ dates for the three open positions. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 11, 1999 LETTERS from our readers... Here are some tips on how to build a ‘life house’ Dear editor: A number of young adults who have con­ tacted us by e-mail, phone, personally, etc., have said things like this: •’I’m going to be 30 next week, I’m lone­ ly and single," "I don’t know what to do," "I thought maybe I should be a preacher but "I’m taking some time oil' work because of despondency," “The church Life House’ in 1999?” I have had over 50 doesn’t se«.m to be doing her job," “Do you have anything that works?" etc All these comments could be summa­ rized by such words as. perplexed, bewil­ dered. frustrated, (perhaps even deceived). We could translate the comments into one subject and call it. “How can you build a years experience in the building business so lets give it a try. since there seems to be a great demand for “Life Houses" that last The Coldwater Column By Richard Kunde The Coldwater River Watershed Council Groundwater: Water beneath the surface of the earth which saturates the pores and fractures of sand, gravel and rock forma­ tions. Previous articles appearing in this col­ umn have dealt with the visual actualities of the Coldwater River such as its serenity and prolific ily hatches. While these things arc truly important for a great fishing or canoe­ ing experience, they arc not the heart of a river. You can canoe the river only at high water levels such as in the spring, you can only fish it during trout season. You can't sec groundwater. It is a non-visual item, w hich makes this underground wonder one of those out of sight, out of mind deals. The Coldwater River Watershed Council (CRWC) docs not consist of only fishing and recreational conscious people. I, for one. am proof of that. I am a groundwater technician and get blank looks on my face when some of them start talking about the recent “ily hatch ” The other interests of the people on this council will become appar­ ent as articles are submitted by various members of our group. We hope you people out there don’t think our doors are closed. We welcomed anybody wanting to get involved. The main idea behind these articles is to educate by giving a general understanding of what entities indicate a healthy water­ shed. We feel education will create a better understanding of your role concerning the health of the watershed you live in. Every­ one in the world lives in a watershed and the rivers and streams which drain these watersheds reflect the quality of human life within them. This is because Groundwater recharges the lakes, rivers and streams that drain the areas where humans live. I’ll bet you thought the opposite, but groundwater actually supplies water to our streams, lakes and many of our wetlands. How can this be? Lets take a look at the water cycle. When I first studied the water cycle back in grade school, evaporation and transportation took place, which formed clouds. Within the clouds, rain was stored and fell to earth when it rained. After rain hit the earth it would sit in puddles or run to the ocean waiting to get picked up again by evaporation or transportation. Now ground­ water is depicted in every Water Cycle illustration. Water moves through the hydrologic cycle changing from solid to liq­ uid to gas (water vapor) over and over again. In all stages of the hydrologic cycle, the H20 molecule is constantly moving, including groundwater. Groundwater varies in its rate of travel and may move as fast as 50 feet per day (karst formations) or as slow as 50 feet in 500 years (clay formations). Ninety-seven percent of the earth’s water is salt water, only 3 percent is freshwater. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 First you will need a plan, a good plan must have several view s. This “Life House" plan has three views “the foundation." “the frame." and “the finish.” The foundation is of utmost importance because all the rest of the "Life House" depends on it There is only one foundation that will stand for time unlimited, that is "truth." which cannot be improved on. because it is reality. There are countless numbers of substitutes for truth. All are proclaimed to be improvements on the truth, but they all eventually must be scraped in the trash labeled "lies." You must test every bit of the foundation by the Book (Bible) or you will be sorry' ever after. The Book says "...(God’s) Word is truth” - John 17:17b. The Book also says the carpenter from Galilee is the truth. “Jesus said to him. "I am the way. the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father Of the fresh water, 77 percent is frozen in glaciers. 22 percent is groundwater and less than 1 percent is found in lakes, marshes, rivers and streams. About 30 percent of stream flow in the United States is from groundwater. In what part of the world would you guess the largest percent of fresh surface water exists? Without a doubt, groundwater's worst threat is humans. One quart of oil can con­ taminate up to a quarter million gallons of drinking water or cause an oil slick almost two acres in size. It is estimated that back yard mechanics dump more used oil into Michigans environment each year than the Exxon Valdez spilled into Alaska's Prince William Sound. On the other hand, it can also be its penicillin. Humans also have the opportunity to create useful programs designed to protect this natural resource, such as oil recycling and storm retention programs. If rain doesn’t percolate (The downward flow of water through the pores or spaces of unsaturated rock and soil) to groundwater there is no natural filtration. More groundwater facts and trivia next time, meanwhile something to ponder: How did the Coldwater get its name? I. The Coldwater family lived at the headwaters and were the first settlers on the river. 2 The Coldwater River runs directly through the city of Coldwater. 3. Its average water temperatures are somewhat colder than the surrounding rivers. except through Me.” John 14:6 You sec. "... All things w-crc made by Him... In Him was life... John 1:3-4. As soon as you get the foundation in place, you arc ready to frame the Life House. The frame must rest securely on the foundation, and gives shape to the “Life House." The frame is "faith,” taking the truth (God’s Word) as it says. Faith is sim­ ply. really believing, trusting, putting all your weight on the foundation, the truth. "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life " John 5:24. "Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him “If you abide in My word; you arc My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31­ 32. “For in it (the gospel) the righteousness (nght-wisencss) of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written. "The just shall live by faith " Romans 1:17b. place, you arc ready for the finish The fin­ ish covers all the frame that rests on the foundation. The finish is what people will INFORMED! 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Public Opinion To the editor: sec inside and out of the "Life House.” The finish makes a great impression on people The right finish on your “Life House" is There is a lot of talk these days about "Black Pride," "Hispanic Pride," "Jewish Pride" and even "Gay Pride." very, very important because that is what people will see. The right finish is also the thing that will will motivate you in all you do in and with your "Life House." The finish you need for your “Life House” inside and out is a unique kind of "love" called agape love. This unique kind of “love” says to all those In fact, there is only one major segment of the population that is not encouraged to take pride in its heritage and the achieve­ around you. "I want the best for you and I am ready and willing to help you. even if you happen to be my enemy." This unique kind of love says the same thing to the Lord Jesus Christ. Creator of heaven and earth, sustaincr of all. and the judge of all "Jesus answered and said to him. “If anyone Loves Me. he will keep My word; and My Father will love him. and W* will come to him. and make Our home with him." John 14:23. “By this all will know that you arc My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35. Here is the official description of the. "Life House." "But why do you call Me. ‘Lord, Lord and do not the things I say?’ Whoever comes to Me. and hears My sayings and docs them. I will show you whom he is like: He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream bent vehemently against the house, and it could not shake it. for it was founded on the rock. But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream bent vehemently: and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great.” Luke 7:46-49. Interesting? Cause and effect? Practical? Profitable? Relevant? Personal? Reality? Truth? Believe it or not? Rus Sarver. Hastings Now that the foundation and frame arc in Keep Your Friends and Relatives ‘White Pride’ isn’t racist ments of its ancestors — the white race. This country has gone out of control with political correctness. For example, if a white person was to simply say the words "White Pride" in certain company, he or she would automatically be labeled a racist Is this really fair? I hope that the Hastings Banner will print this letter, but I’m sure that free speech is politically incorrect, too. Anyone who would like to learn more about this subject can contact a non-profit organization that cares, the World Church of the Creator, PO Box 2002, East Peoria, III 61611. James Axel, Plainwell Paul Joseph Smith. Hastings and Tammy Mane Lee. Delton. James Fredrick Slagcl. Hastings and The­ da Ann KoffToth. Hastings. Michael Scott Leach. Hastings and Tiffany Dawn Chase. Douglas Jay Havens. Hastings and Stephanie Lyndal Elliott. Hastings. Edwin John Noyce. Houghton Lake, and Peggy Jean Smith. Hastings. Henry James Comhill. Shelbyville and Beverly Ann Otis. Shelbyville. James David Perry. Delton and Amy Elaine Cooley. Delton Brian Wayne Gerber. Delton and Kim­ berly Jo Frisbic, Delton. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spericer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier Presidents comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubk-an. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. Stale Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 What should be done about M-37 to Grand Rapids? Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952N Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Fradanc Jacobs VicePresident Stephen Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Vbung (Editor) Elame Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8amto5 30pm. Saturday 8 30 a m Scott Ommen Cindy O’NetH Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Noon Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 Rachel Hastings: "I would like io see Route 37 widened, bumps removed ami complete repaving." Tiffany Forbes, Freeport: Tom Apol, Caledonia: "I think more lanes should “M-37 will need to be be added to M-37 so it’s easier widened to accommodate to pass and there’s nor as increased traffic volume from much traffic " growth Residents need to state where we want to see this road routed. A bypass to the east of Caledonia village is the best solution." Td like to sec a four-lane road continued, al least to Middleville, with plans to go eventually to Hastings." 'Widen it. most definitely." "It would be nkx to at least have a turn lime in there, st least in the areas where it's (he worst. Any big tottrscc"on ought io taw one." . �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 11. 1999 - Page 5 by Lee C. Deckarow C.S.IV. One Barry County-wide Chamber of Commerce? Licensed Psychologist al Pine Rest Caledonia Clinic by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Dixie Stadcl-Manshum. director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, told the Gun Lake Area Clumber of Commerce last week about the possibility of forming The powers of the mind Unfortunately, due to our fast-paced lives, our thoughts and beliefs often go uncxamined until we face crises: whether physiological, emotional, spiritual or famil­ ial. Crises and life transitions, although often unwelcome, provide an opportunity to re-evaluate and make significant change. It By Lee C. Deckrow, MSW In the past decade science has validated strong links between the mind and body. Studies document the power of the mind to contribute to physiologic healing or increase vulnerability to illness. Our thoughts and beliefs about oursdves and our ability to manage life stressors form the framework of our lives and direct­ ly impact our emotional and physiological responses. Most of the time our thoughts arc so automatic we aren’t even aware of them: they arc as unconscious as breathing. If one has a negative perception of self, a sense of helplessness and defeat is often experienced when facing stressors, which often contributes to anxiety, depression or health problems. Studies indicate that an individual’s likelihood to develop a severe illness doubles when they chronically have a poor response to stress; w'hich is compa­ rable to the impact of smoking on the body. is imperative, however, that we take oppor­ tunities for self-evaluation bciorc crisis arise. With your emotional and physical well being in mind, examine your responses to stress during this next week. Example: how do you respond to pressures at work - what arc the messages you give yourself? Arc they empowering or self-defeating? Often a simple re-examination of our self-talk is enough to have a strong impact. If you find you arc continually self­ defeating seek self-improvement measures: self-esteem workbook, support group or counseling. will appear in the March issue of the Grand Rapids Business Journal. Understand your choices when it conies to IRAs Model T in any color you wanted — as long as it was black. Today’s Americans want choices, and that’s just what they’re getting for retire­ ment planning. With Roth IRAs and im­ proved traditional IRAs. there’s something for just about everyone. Any working American under age 70-1/2 can conlnbuic up to $2.0Q0 per year to a traditional IRA. Americans of any age can contribute to Roth IRAs as long as their an­ nual income is less than $95,000 ($150,000 for couples). You can have cither or both types of IRAs. but the total contribution per individual cannot exceed $2,000 per year. The mam difference between Roth and traditional IRAs is when you pay your taxes — now or later. Roth IRA contributions arc included in your taxable income each year, but that money grows tax-free, and with­ drawals arc tax-free under certain condi­ tions. (We’ll discuss the Roth IRA in more detail next week.) The traditional IRA. on the other hand, allows many people to take a tax deduction today, deferring taxes until they withdraw the money in the future. You can deduct your full IRA contribution (up to $2,000) from your taxable income each year if you’re not covered by an employer-spon­ sored retirement plan. People who are cov­ ered by employer-sponsored retirement plans can still deduct all or part of their IRA contributions if their income falls within certain limits. Some younger workers shy away from IRAs. fearing their money will be untouch­ able until retirement. It’s true, withdrawals before age 59-1/2 arc subject to a penalty on top of taxes, but penalty-free distribu­ tions arc allowed for special needs: quali­ fied college expenses, a first home pur­ chase (up to $10,000), disability or death. All IRA contributions grow free of taxes until you begin taking distributions. Being able to reinvest your earnings each year without having to pay taxes on them can add a powerful boost to your retirement nest egg For example, assume Mr. and Mrs. An- Quality Printing ••• depends on experience & equipment. Let Us QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Ask For: Bill Love, Steve Steward or Jennifer Jacobs charges a graduated fee based on the number of employees Bradley E. Weller, a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School, recently joined the law firm of Vamum, Riddering. Schmidt tiations. He is also a graduate of the Uni­ versity of Michigan with highest distinction and is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Weller is a member of the Michigan Bar Association and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and is a frequent author on estate planning topics. His article “Maximizing Gifts Can Save Estate Taxes” fumisMby...Mark D. Christensen ol Edward Jonaa and Co. We’ve come a long way from the days when Henry Ford said you could order his Brad Weller joins Grand Rapids law firm Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, where he earned top honors in legal drafting, persuasive writing and nego­ FOCUS First of two articles on Brad Wei. «r ing the idea of a county-wide chamber to organizations and individuals across the county. By expanding the chamber, an addi­ tional employee would be available to work with communities. The Hastings chamber also is looking for a new home in a central location dial would give the group more visibility Ann Davis of the Gun Lake chamber raised questions about the differences in membership fees The GLACC charges a flat $75 while the Hastings C of C LEGAL NOTICE derson each contribute $2,000 to their IRAs for 20 years. If their $4,000 annual invest­ ment earned a 10 percent return, their ac­ count balance after 20 years would be $229,100. If the Andersons put that money in a taxable investment earning the same 10 percent and paid taxes at 28 percent each year, they would only have $ 120.677 for re­ tirement. Clearly, IRAs are a tcmfic way to save for retirement. With all these options, there’s no reason for anyone dreaming of a comfortable future not to have an IRA. - STOCKS - NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery L McMahon, a single man and Marge Nelson, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus Inc. Mortgagee, dated July 30, 1993. and recorded on August 3. 1993 in Liber 579. on Page 381, Barry County Records. Michigan, and modified by a Loan Modification Agreement dated December 29, 19^. and recorded February 6. 1996 in-Document dumber 1007328. Barry The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week County Records, and was assigned by mesne as­ AT&T on November 13. Ameritech Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola 85-9/16 64-15/16 78-1/4 40-15/16 +3-11/16 ♦1-15/16 +7/16 •1 +7/8 +3/8 -2-5/8 -3/16 +5-2/16 +1-7/16 63 24-5/16 88-5/16 Dow Chemical 98-1/2 Exxon 69-15/16 Family Dollar 21-3/4 First Financial Bancorp 23-15/16 -1 Ford 57-3/4 ♦5/8 General Motors 88-7/16 +53/4 Hastings Mlg 18 •5/8 182-3/16 +14-7/16 IBM XPenney 37-1/8 +1-5/16 Johnson & Johnson 87-5/8 ♦2-9/16 •5» 17-1/16 Kmart Kellogg Company 36-1/16 -3/4 McDonald's 43-1/2 -Split Sears 43-11/16 +2-15/16 •1/16 Simpson Industries 9-1/16 Southeast Mich Gas 1513/16 -1/16 — Spartan Motors 4-13/16 1CF Financial ♦7/16 25-7/16 54-1/8 +9/16 Upjohn Gold 29195 +520 Silver •08 526 Dow Jones Ind Ave 9693 76 .39615 Volume 793.000.000 ♦49.000.000 DSN Financial DaimlerChrysler UNITED WAY! including school to work, which encour­ ages a stronger wort force Wtnterfcst 2(XX) was also discussed at the Gun lake chamber meeting. A follow-up meeting was held in March and planning for next year has already begun. Anyone interested in working on this annual festival should call the chamber at 792-2219. Members of the chamber will attend a tourism and festival seminar later this month and will bring some ideas to fu­ ture meetings. Tbe chamber also is working on fund­ raising plans for the year. Susan Mus­ grove, one of tbe new owners of the Circle Inn. will be looking into casino bus trips as a possible way to raise money. SW Barry sewer problems declining To the editor: This letter is in response to the Feb. 11 article in the Banner. “Southwest Barry Sewer customers raise objections.” Mr. Lcamy had lhe analogy that the Southwest Barr)' County Sewer and Water Authority (SWBCSWA) operating with an expired discharge permit was like driving a vehicle with an expired license. In reality, the Secretary of State functions differently than the Department of Environmental Quality. Discharge permits arc reviewed and reissued in Lansing. Our local district environmental engineer of the MDEQ has 25 wastewater plants that are under his jurisdiction. Fourteen (14) plants are oper­ ating under expired permits. As for the wastewater plant not operating properly, this was a true statement. For the past year, the plant has improved consider­ ably. Total inorganic nitrogen violations below the permit limit of 5. The percentage of times that discharge from the plant result in permit violations has dropped from 44 percent in 1997 to only 11 percent in 1998. The SWBCSWA was formed by the Townships of Barry. Hope. Johnstown and Prairieville (assisted by the lake associa­ tions) to help combat the declining water quality of Crooked. Fine, Pine and Wall Lakes. Water quality improvements have been accomplished by preventing continued septic tank/drain field wastes from entering the lakes. These septic tank wastes arc now collected and pumped through 40 miles of pressunzed sewers. This system is not a typical, low mainte­ nance gravity type of collection system. Instead, each customer has a mini-pump totaled 83 for 1997 and (he plant's dis­ charge levels averaged 9.7 mg./L, well over the permit limit of 5. In a recent newsletter, our customers were informed that things have started to turn around. For 1998, the plant experienced only 17 total inorganic station in his or her yard. Customers of the system have a responsibility to contact the SWBCSWA office if they suspect a prob­ lem with their system. A meeting is scheduled to discuss possi­ ble sewer ordinance amendments at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 23. at the Barry Township Hall The SWBCSWA also will host its first open house at the plant on April 9 at 7 p.m. nitrogen violations and the plant's discharge levels averaged 3.6 mg/L for the, year, well Don Row, Manager. SWBCSWA LEGAL NOTICES signments to PNC Mortgage Corp, of America, an Ohio Corporation as assignee, by an assignment dated September 30. 1998 which was recorded 1998 in Document Number 1020834, Barry County Records, on which mort­ MORTGAGE SALE gage there is claimed tc be due al the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT­ HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 57/100 Dol­ lars ($63,973 57) including interest at 8 0u0% per ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ annum Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. . .etce is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Ml at 1:00 p m . on April 1, 1999 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by CARL MEHER. a married man to WMC MORTGAGE CORP a California corporation, P.O Box 54089. Los Angeles, CA 90054. dated July 29. 1997 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on Septem­ ber 8. 1997. tn Document Number 1001296. Said mortgage was assigned to BANKERS TRUST MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are CO OF CALIFORNIA, as Trustee, by mesne as­ described as Lot 32 of Charleson Heights Addition No 2 to signments dated October 7. 1997 and recorded the Village of Middleville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 62 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) with the Barry County Register ol Deeds on Au­ gust 24. 1998 in Document Number 1016929 By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mort­ gage due and payable forthwith At the date of this notice there is claimed to be from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 18. 1999 PNC Mortgage Corp of America FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys for PNC Mortgage Corp of America 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #97120404 PROPERTY ADDRESS 511 Arthur Ct Middleville Ml 49333 Please Support The Barry County its hoard meeting next month. Sladel-Manshum also discussed programs the Hastings chamber currently supports, LETTERS from our readers and Howlett in Grand Rapids as an estate and tax planning attorney. In 1998. Weller graduated from the FINANCIAL (Editor’s note: IRAs) one chamber u> one Barry County area wide organization The Hastings cliamber has been present­ The GLACC will take up this proposal by the Hastings Chamber of Commerce al (3/18) PUBLIC HEARING There will be a public hearing held on Wednesday, March 17,1999 at 2:00 PM at the Barry Township Hall in Delton regard­ ing the activities purposed for the commu­ nity of Delton Neighborhood Preservation Program as part of a $500,000 Housing Resources Fund proposal to the State of Michigan. NOTICE OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING TOWNSHIP OF BARRY TOWNSHIP OF HOPE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY A special joint meeting of the Township Boards of the Townships of Barry. Hope. Johnstown and Prairieville and the Commission of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authonty will be held on Tuesday. March 23. 1999 at 7.00 p.m. at the Barry Township Hall locates at 155 E. Orchard Street. Delton. Michigan. 49046. The purpose of the special meeting will be for each Township Board and the Authority Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Connection. Use and Rate Ordinance and the adoption of a rate resolution This meeting is open to all members ol the public under Michigan's Open Meetings Act. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEM PT1NG TO COLLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Defau* has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kyle W. Morgan, and Melissa K Morgan, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Michigan General Mortgage, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 30. 1997, and recorded on Febru­ ary 3, 1997 in Uber 684. on Page 768. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bankers Trust Company. As Trustee as assignee, by an assignment dated December 29, 1998 which was recorded on Feb­ ruary 2, 1999 in Document #1024629. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED at the rate uf THIRTY-FIVE ANO 22/100 dollars ($74,935.22). 11 4900% per annum on said mortgage the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN and 63/100 DOLLARS ($46.215 63) justable rate mortgage. Interest rate may change 2/1 and 8/1 of each year due for principal and interest, No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and ail legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses. including attorney s fees allowed by law. including interest at 9 750% per annum Ad­ Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings, Ml at 1:00 p.m., on April 22. 1999. Said premises ere situated tn CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the high­ est bidder at the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Bor.y. City of Hastings on Thursday. scribed as Parcel 1 Lots 32. 35. and 36 Lakeside Subdi­ vision according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 2 of Plats. Page 55 Except that part of Lots 32. 35 and 36 described as Begin­ April 8 1999 at 1 00 p m , local time ning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 32, Thence Northeasterly 85 feet along the North Line of said Lot. Thence Southeasterly 125.5 feet Pursuant to Pubic Act No 104. Pubic Acts ol 1971 (MSA 27A3240 (3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the Parallel with the Westerly Line of said Lot to the South Line of the North 1 /2 of said Lot 36. Thence Southwesterly 92 83 fee! along said South Line of the East Line of Donee Avenue, thence Northerly date of such sale The premises covered by satd mortgage is sit­ uated m the Township of Castleton. County of 34.65 feet along said East Ime to an Angle Pomt Barry. State of Mchigan. and more fully desenbod cepting the Southerly 1/2 of sad Lot 36. except as the Easterly 100 feet Thereof begins at the Southeast comer of sad Lot and ends at a Pomt on the North Line of sad Lot which is 100 feet Westerly of the Northeast cor­ ner of sad Lot 39 Lakeside Subdrvision. accord­ CENTER OF SAID SECTION 36 THENCE NORTH 225 FT THENCE W 146 FT THENCE N TO MICHIGAN CEN­ TRAL RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY ing to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded m Uber 2 of Plats Page 55 Parcel 2 Lot 37 of Lakesde Subdivision, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 2 of Plats, Page 55. except the North 20 THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID RAILWAY TO A POINT DUE N OF A POINT 934 5 FT E OF THE CENTER OF feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL SAID SECTION 36 THENCE S TO THE E & W V4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 36 THENCE W 125 FT TO THE PLACE OF OF CALIFORNIA east line to the Place of Beginning Further ex­ Also including: That part of Lot 39 lying North of a Line which A PARCEL IN THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 36 T3N. R7W DESCRIBED AS BEGIN­ NING AT A POINT IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY THAT IS 809 5 FT E OF THE BEGINNING BANKERS TRUST CO tn Donee Avenue Thence Northerly along sad as 600 3241a tn which case the redemption period Trustee shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Assignee of Mortgagee Dated March 11.1999 Bankers Trust Company. As Trustee FOR INFORMATION. PlEASE CALL Dated February 23 1999 James W Batchelor (P255OO) 248 593-1303 Trott 4 Trott. PC. Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company. As Trustee RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 (3-25) Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File <98076116 Ravens (4'8) �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 11. 1999 I Spaghetti Supper Helps Community... The annual Hastings Kiwanis Spaghetti Supper was held in the Hastings High School cafeteria last Friday (March 5) with money raised from the event goinc, toward community projects. The dinner raised $1,000 and filled many happy stomachs. Special thanks goes to event coordinator Steve Harbison and *he help given by the Hastings High School kitchen staff. Pictured here is server Steve Wales along with businesswoman Dorothy Conklin. .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches _________ available for your convenience...___________ PLtASAVTVlEU FAMILY CHURCH ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 2601 Lacey Road. Do*ling. Ml 49O5U Pa*im. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a tn. Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday I-vrning Service 6 00 pm. Bible Study <Y Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 .W p m “’J5 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 11 00 am. Confession Saturday 4 00 - 4 30 p m 8799 Gull Road. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243. 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiration Minister Rev Mana Barccwski. Co-Minister Rev Gerrc Parker Time 10 15 am. Healing Service. 11 00 a m Celebration CF.DAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar ( reck Rd . K mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11 00 am. Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p in ST. ANDREW ’S INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays 1928, prayer book used at all sen uxs for more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T Hustw ick. vicar at 948-9604 St Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 am . classes for all ages Morning Worship Hl45 am Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p.m Wiklncsday j-.iivuics 7 U0 p.m. arc Rainbows oi J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through J or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19), Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices. Sunday. 9 00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00 am.. Rev Carl Lnchlield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 •» m for all age* 4-H. Mon­ days v 30 to 8 18) p m . BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p rn . Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturdayeach month 8 00 a m. freewill of­ fering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ*s Line, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH iFmeriy the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . 1 mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Service* 9 45 a tn - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a m - Morning Worship Thursday. 7 30 pm Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Eaith. 5 30 p m Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224. 6 30 p rn - Bible Study lor all EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHIRCH Member Church of the World­ Wide inglican Communion 315 W Center Street (corner of S Hroadwav and W' Center) Church Office (616) 945-3014 Father ( harles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Serv ices -Kam and 10 a .r. Christian Education 10 am. Ninety Available at 10 a in . Soup Dinners and Evening Prayer. All Thursdays during Lent. b Is pm (Feb 18. Feb 25. March 4. March 11. March 18. March 25) QUMBY I NITED METHODIST CHI RCH M-n9 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship Ham. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartr.ian. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 p in evening Service. Wednesday 7 00pm Services for Adults. Teens and Children THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times arc 8 30 a m . 9 55 a m and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bnng the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubIcy. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 a m . Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship Wednesday 6:00-800 p m Warriors (grades K5th). serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6 00 pm. Youth Fellowship b 45 pm. to 8:30 pm (grades 6­ 12th) Thursday 7:00 p m. Prayer Meeting (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Jerry McGovern. Of­ ficiant Sunday afternoon Mass 3 00 p m - 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For questions call 948­ 9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch • Music. Pas­ tor John Du'kin - Youth Sunday School 9 30 a m for children and adults. Morning Worship Service. 11 00 am. Evening Service 6 00 p.m Wednesday • Family Night 6 00 p m . Awana. Jr & Sr High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer Thursday A M - Women's Bible Study. Thursday PM - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more derails. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10.30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p.m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 616- 721*8077 Sunday morning wor­ ship IU 30 a m Nursery provided ST. C3 RIL’S C Ci'HOLK' CHURCH Junior church Youth group Thurs­ Nashville Father Charlo Fischer. days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ Pastor day ntght service with live band A mission of St Rose I atholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m 7 30 pm Fur more information call the church office This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, lhe churches A these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPOR ATED of Hastings BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 am. Worship 11 a m.. Evening Serv ices bpm Wednes­ day Bible study 7pm Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos m the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Bollwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day ■ 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10.45 a m Morning Worship. 5.30 p m Kid’s quizzing. 6 00 p.m. evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30 p.m.. Kid s Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a m . Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For fuithcr informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2 vi | North St. I lasting*. Rev Michael Anion. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. March 14 8 00 & 1045 am - Wship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages) Thursday. March 11 4:00 p.m. Childrens Choir. 4:45 Youth En­ semble. 7:00 Adult Bapt Prep . Teen A AW A Saturday. March 13 9:30 a.m - 1st Communion. 8:00 p m NA Monday. March 15 - 7:00 p.m. W/ELCA Council Tuesday. March 16 7 00 p.m. Cong. Coun­ cil. 7 30 Over. Anon Wednesday. March 16 10.00am Wordwatchcrs. 6 00 p.m Supper. 7 00 Ves­ pers HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music, Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS 9 30 a m Sunday School. 10 30 a m Coffee Fellowship. 11 00 a m Worship Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade WEDNESDAYS 4 30 pm Pio­ neer Clubs THURSDAYS 12 00 p.m Lenten Lunches - will con­ tinue on Thursday thru March 25th. 12:30 p.m W'orship Tucsdav. March 9 - 12 00 • Hi-Nuonen Potluck Program FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah F. Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. March 11 6 45 p m Praise Team Saturday. March 13 9 00 am Piano Achievement Testing; 9 30 a m 3 30 p m Presbytery Meeting and Church Officer Training at West­ minster Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids. 00 pm Ringo Sts in go Square Dance Sharpe Hall Sunday. March 14 9 00 am Traditional Worship Service. 9 20 a m Children's Worship for pre­ schoolers through 2nd graders Christian Ed Office. 10 00 am Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10 10 am Sunday School for all age*. 11 20 am Contemporary Worship Service, i I 40 a in Chil­ dren's Worship for pre-schoolers through 2nd grader* - Christian Ed Office The 9 (M) Service is broad­ cast over WBCH ■ AM 1220 Nurs­ ery is provided during both Ser­ vices Monday. March 15 11 15 Hasting* a m Staff Meeting. " 30 p m Trustees meet Tuesday. March 16 6 15 am Men's B'ble Study at the YMCA Office. 9 30 am Women* Bible Study. 3 00 pm Newsletter Deadline Wednesday. March I" 12 00 noon Women’s BOSLEY PHARMACY Luncheon and Program Attorney Rob Longstreet. 6 <K) pm lhurch NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway •prescriptions" I IKS Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd Hasting*. Michigan Night Supper. 6 30 p m Hand­ chime*. 645pm Children*Time. b 45 p m "Our Lord's Passion in the C»o*pcl of Matthew" - Lounge. 6 45 p in "Gospel of John ■ Din­ ing Room. "00 p hi Chance! Choir Dan H. Bryan| j RoberTM^chipper HASTINGS - Mr. Dan H. Bryan, age 86, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. MIDDLEVILLE Robert M Schipper, age 27. of Middleville, passed March I0, 1999 at the Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing. Visitation will be Friday, March 12. 1999 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Services for Mr. Bryan will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, away Sunday. March 7, 1999 of accidentia! injuries. Bob was an employee of Koenes Auto Body. Bob is survived by his sister, Gracia 1999 at the Wren Funeral Home with Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiaung. Randall (Violet) Schipper of Hastings, and Tim (Sue) Schipper of Wyoming; several Burial will Cemetery. nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Bob were held Wednesday, March 10, 1999 in Ada Community Reformed Church. Reverend take place at Riverside Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. E. Ludwick DOWLING - George E. Ludwick, age, 62, of Dowling, passed away Thursday, March 4, 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom March 25. 1936 in Bartle Creek, the son of Herbert and Louise (Shrubb) Ludwick. He lived in the Dowling area most of his life. He went to Dunham Country School, then to Coldwater State Home, when he (Edward) Tichclaar of Saranac; three brothers. Jack (Leanne) Schipper of Ada. returned he went to Mental Health School in Hastings, when his health became worse he went to Thomapplc Manor. He liked to help area farmers, cut wood, fish, and drive his tractor. Thomas Baratha officiated. Interment was in Graceland Cemetery. Judy Edger Mr. Ludwick was preceded in death by his parents; brothers. Robert. Herbert Jr., Arrangements were made by Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service, Grand Rapids. CHARLEVOIX - Judy Edger, of Charlevoix, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 1999 at Charlevoix Area Hospital. Judy was bom in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Max and Winifred McKee. She graduated from Hastings High School and married Terry Edger also of Hastings in 1961. The couple moved to Charlevoix in 1974 when they started radio station WVOY. £he had a successful career in advertising sales with WKHQ and WMBN radio stations and most recently as a real estate sales association with Frisbey Better Homes and Gardens of Charlevoix. In addition to her love of family and her career, she enjoyed sailing and traveling. She was an active member of numerous clubs and associations, including the Charlevoix Yacht Club, a chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Zonta Club and | tethc^^fyne^ HASTINGS | - Mrs. Letha L. Hynes, age 91, of Hastings, passed away Saturday. March 6. 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Hynes was bom June 20, 1907 in Campbell Township. Ionia County, lhe daughter of Samuel & Phebe (Ttscher) Mote. She was raised in the Lake Odessa and Hastings areas and attended the Darby and Sisters, Betty Thorpe and Helen Scott. Mr. Ludwick is survived by his brother, Larry Ludwick of Dowling; three nieces and special friend. Jean Newton of Hastings. * Graveside services were held Monday. March 8, 1999 at Union Cemetery in Dowling. officiated. Reverend DcAnn Dobbs Memorials may be made to Dowling Country Chapel or Thomapplc Manor. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. country school and graduated from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Cosmetology school. | Flora BeH^Reynolds ~| Mrs. Hynes mamed Ward C. Hynes on June 21, 1952 and he passed away April 5. 1989. HASTINGS - Mrs. Flora Belle Reynolds, age 89, of Hastings, passed Mrs. Hynes was a long-time away Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Reynolds was bom on January 20, several organizations related to the support of breast cancer victims and other women’s cosmetician, owning and operating lhe former "Beauty Box Salon" in Hastings for health issues. many years. She was a number of the First United daughter of Blackford. Methodist Church and the Ruth Circle of lhe church. She was also preceded in death by her She was raised in the Lewisburg. Kentucky area and attended schools there. She moved to Hastings in 1929. parents; sisters, Allarding. Eva Mrs. Reynolds married Lester A. Reynolds on February 21, 1931 and he passed away March 27,1994. Mrs. Reynolds was employed about 14 She was preceded in mother, Winifred McKee. death by her Judy is survived by her husband Teny; daughter. Holly of Boulder, Colorado; son, Todd and wife, Mary, and two grandchildren, Lindi rj.d of Austin Ilo Thomas and and Mrs. Hynes is survived by her step-son. New Larry (Pat) Hynes of Vennontville; three step grandchildren; several step great A Memorial Service for Judy was held grandchildren; two nephews. Richard (Elaine) Allarding of Reed City, and Charlevoix; father. Mux brother, Tom McKee, Braunfels, Texas. McKee, both of Sunday, March 7. 1999 at the Charlevoix United Methodist Church. Reverend Dale Ostcma officiated. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Judy Edger Breas; Cancer Memorial Fund, Charlevoix State Bank. | Raymon^^^Reynoids | HASTINGS - Mr. Raymond R. Reynolds, age 84, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Reynolds was bom on July 25, 1914 in Carlton Township, Barry County, lhe son of Fred & Belle (Vroman) Reynolds. He was raised in lhe Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. Mr. Reynolds was a veteran of World Robert (Joanne) Allarding of Eastport; niece, Elaine (Jack) Gamaal of Lansing; sister. Irene Hayes of Hastings; brother, Gerald Reynolds of Kansas City, Kansas. Visitation will be Friday, March 12, Lakeside Cemetery in parents; grandson, Douglas Fuller in 1994 and three brothers. Memorial contributions may be made to Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her daughter. Mary (Charles) Fuller of Hastings; son, J. Robert (Vivian) the Barry County Animal charity of one’s choice. Shelter or Reynolds | EitsabeHTAJHlTsuntiicen | Suntken, age 95, of Nashville, passed away Saturday, March 6, 1999 at & Mrs. Chicago in 1935. he passed away January 20, 1991. The couple moved to Nashville in 1957 from Sunfield. Mrs. Suntken retired from Lake Odessa Machine Products in 1965. She was a member of lhe Gates School District Birthday Club and the Parents Teachers Association there. She was a member of the Sunfield Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher for many years and a member of the Womens Society of Christian Services there. She of lhe Nashville Garden Club and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, working puzzles, and taking care of her grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Raymond and Donald Suntken; Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to grandson, David Harris; brothers, Paul and John; sisters, May and Lydia. Pennock Foundation. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Karen) Suntken of Vennontville, Ivan (Minnie Jenson) Suntken of Vermontville, David (Linda) Suntken of Woodland; 20 J-Ad Graphics 1952 Pi. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 616-945-9554 of Kentwood; three grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brother, Jesse Blackford of Russellville, Kentucky. Visitation will be Friday, March 12, 1999 from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral Services for Mrs. Reynolds will NASHVILLE - Mrs. Elisabeth AH. Sunday School there. She was a member Let us give you a quote. She was a member of Hope United Methodist Church, always had a lovely Burial was in Lake Odessa. the funeral home. Funeral Services for Mr. Reynolds will ...in need of QUALITY PRINTING? Manufacturing Hope Church for many years. She was also preceded in death by her W. was a member of the Nashville Methodist Church and its Womens Group and taught Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be in Hastings Riverside Hastings the (Dillon) Coe Bufford 1999 from 1:00 p.m. until funeral lime at be Friday, March 12. 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at Pcarlc Dr She graduated from the Adult Education Program at Lakewood High School in LakeQlessa. Elisabeth married Will Suntken in Myron and Homer Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife, Jane; son, Rick Reynolds of Hastings; Kentucky, Funeral Home. officiated. 14. 1942. He was employed Manufacturing Company his parents; sisters, Lcta Orsbom, and Elsie Benham; brothers, Harold. Edwin. & (Roush) Newhouse and Rick Reynolds. She worked with the nursery children at nieces great Germany, the daughter of Mr. John Kropp. the Hastings Manufacturing retirees. Mr. Reynolds was preceded in death by years at Company. Hayes Funeral Services for Mrs Hynes were held Wednesday. March 10, 1999 at Wien great Corps. He married Jane L. Ritter on February U.A.W. Local #138, served on several committees of the union and very active in Lewisburg, rose garden, she had a great love of little children and providad day ewe in her home especially for two special children,’Beta & War II serving in lhe United Stales Air retiring in 1977. Mr. Reynolds was a Past President of in & several great nephews. Tendercare of Hastings. She was bom September 10, 1903 in at Hastings for 36 years, 1910 be Friday, March 12, 1999 at 11 .-00 a.m. at Hope United Methodist Church with Reverends Larry Hubley Vaught officiating. and Kenneth Burial will be in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church Sanctuary Building Fund or Thomapplc Manor Memory Lane Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | Marggre^elzke^ HASTINGS - Mrs. Margaret Felzkc. age 77, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at Kounlry Komfort Adult Foster Care. Mrs. Felzkc was bora on June 17, 1921 in Honor, Michigan, the daughter of Chester & Nellie (Poliock) Summerfield. She was raised in the Honor, Michigan area and attended schools there. She went on to become a licensed beautician. Mrs. Felzkc married Harold Felzkc in 1944 and he passed away February 3, 1990. They moved to their farm home near Hastings in 1954. Her employment included fanning with her husband, she did nursing at Thomapple Manor for several years, and was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for a time before she retired. In her retirement grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; & sister, Louise Hacker of Wisconsin. years she remained very active with family and friends and it was always said by Funeral Services for Mrs. Suntken were held Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at the everyone that knew Margaret she was one of the sweetest ladies to walk the earth. Maple Valley Chapel. Reverend James Hynes of Nashville United Methodist Church officiated. Margaret was also preceded in death by her parents. Burial was in Meadowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken. Memorials may be made to lhe Nashville United Methodist Church or a charity of choice. | Mrs. Felzkc is survived by her three sons, Russell Felzkc of Hastings. Allen Felzkc of Vermontville, and Gerald Felzkc of Hastings; two grandsons; two granddaughters. Respecting her wishes, private family services will be conducted in Hastings. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 11. 1999 - Page 7 lake Odessa N€UUS The Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society meets tonight at Lake Manor for a theater program brought by Bette Maklcy. There will be a report in the membership of the dinner at the depot, Feb 12. The Genealogical Society for Ionia County will meet Saturday. March 13. with a delayed program by Shirley Hodges. •What’s in a Name?" Illness prevented her appearance at the January meeting time. The society is one of many in Michigan that is putting death records from the 1860^ onto sheet form from copies of a ledger so the individual entnes can be entered on the internet for research purposes. The society Brown-Sivits engagement told Ronnie Brown of Lansing and Theresa Sivils of Hastings arc happy to announce their engagement to be married on April 2, 1999. Invitations will be given out for the reception. Camells to observe 50th anniversary Milford and Patricia Camell will cele­ brate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 19. They were married on March 19, 1949. Milford retired from Clark Equipment in 1978 and Patricia retired from banking in 1996. They raised four children and were blessed with nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Their children invite family and friends to send a card to help them mark this spe­ cial day at 747 S. McCall, Englewood. FL 34223. meetings continue to draw attendance from miles away. The Ionia County chapter of the Michi­ gan Association of Retired School Person­ nel is to meet Thursday, March 18, at the Ionia Commission on aging building for a noon lunch and a travel program. This is for all school retirees, from custodians to sec­ retaries. aides, teachers and administrators. Reservations arc to be called to 374-8420 by Saturday this week. Dr. Richard Barnett and staff had a busy moving day Feb. 26 across the parking lot to their new location in the former Bradec building. They opened to serve their patients Monday. March I. This week the doctor is part of the country working in Honduras on a medical mission. He has gone there in previous years, but this year he will surely be dealing with the usual health problems, but likely some yet result­ ing from Hurricane Mitch. Dozens of people attended the Willard and Margaret Brodbeck 50th anniversary Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church. Grand­ daughter Katie McDiarmid wore her grand­ mother’s wedding gown. Two tables were filled with family photos ranging from the entire Paul Brodbeck family when Bill was young and the William Balduf family with its five girls when Margaret was young, to the family now. The aerial photos of he farms on M-66 made visible the changes in the farm buildings over the years with addi­ tion of pole bams and milkhouse. Some of their wedding gifts were on display. Family members served refreshments. Lois Goodemoot who made satisfactory progress from her bypass surgery recently was hospitalized last week for surgery on Mary Payne observes 80th an ulcer. Debbie Gineberg. daughter of Joe and Marilyn Leslie suffered a broken ankle Mary Payne celebrated her 90th birthday on Monday. March 8. 1999. Her family and many friends wish her more happy birthdays to come. while awaiting flight back to the mainland from the Caymen Islands where she and her husband had attended a hospital confer­ ence They flew buck to Detroit but came by car to Sparrow Hospital w’here she had out­ Happy 90th birthday, Mary. a birthday March 14. Girl Scout Sunday was observed at Cen­ tral UMC with Girl Scout leaders and troopers serving as greeters and hostesses at the coffee hour. The fellowship hall was used in the afternoon for a mother-daughter tea for scouts and their moms. Shari Pea­ cock Noyce and Lori French were the adult leaders present. Many women in the con­ gregation were recognized as former scoutcrs or leaders. Ed and Carole Reiser were hosts to visit­ ing grandchildren on the weekend. Molly and Libbic Warren of Delton, Aaron and The engagement of Tina Baumann and Brian Tobias is announced by their parents, Donald and Alvina Baumann of Holland, and Eugene and Linda Tobias of Hastings. A May 1. 1999, wedding is planned. The bride-elect is employed by Anchor Plumbing Supply, Inc. Her Hance is em­ ployed by Concept Design Group. Cheney family has five generations Richard L. Parker II, 35. of Delton, is holding his 6-month-old-son, Kyle. Seated beside him is the great-great-grandmother. Carol Cheney, 96. of Delton. Standing arc the grandfather. Dick Parker, 57, of Grand Rapids, and the great-grandmother. Mil­ dred Parker. 77. of Delton. Girl Scouts seeks liaison Hutchings-Moore plan May 29 wedding Dennis «nd Deb Hutchings and Bumis and Jennifer Moore are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their children. Michelle Lynn Hutchings and Justin E. Moore Michelle is a graduate of Hastings area schools. She is employed by Walmart as the manager of the sporting goods department Justin is a graduate of Hastings area schools. He is employed by Bradford While Corp, of Middleville. A May 29th. 1999 wedding is planned. The Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council is seeking a representative of the Hastings community to serve as a liaison between the adult volunteers of the local district and the board. This individual will provide feedback to the board and present issues of importance from their district. The candidate should possess good communication skills and a desire to assist the council in helping giris develop in order to reach then full poten­ tial. If interested or know of someone who meets this criteria, call Donna Knight at (616) 327-0050 by March 12. swimming pool beyond center field The pool was rented last summer for every game at $4,000 per night Likely the pnee includes food and other serv ices. The village election was held at the Page Memorial Building Monday, with paper ballots being used Nou that the township offices are on Laurel Drive, the voting machines arc in the new location There were write-in candidates and two printed names. There were three scats to be filled Incumbent Delos Johnson was re-elected. Write-in candidates Raymond Dykhouse and Allen Swift were elected. Each had served on the council previously. The Ionia Sentinel carried a Monday sto­ ry that EBI Breakthrough is to be closed on March 31. The new program through Ionia County Mental Health had removed most Ionia County clients from the EBI pro­ grams earlier. EBI has been homc-awayfrom-home for clients from Barry and Eaton counties for many years. This shel­ tered workshop filled a great need for train­ able people beyond high school age. United Methodist Women of Central UMC held their Call to Prayer service at their UMW meeting on Monday evening. Three ladies did a skit about the North Car­ olina home for retired missionaries and deaconesses. The elected leadership team provided refreshments. On April 17, the unit will host a spring breakfast open to ladies from the community with a program on flowers. Lakewood Christian School will hold a paper drive with a semi-trailer open to receive newspapers in bundles or bags at Hugh's parking lot. The trailer will be there March 18-29 Lakewood Public Schools are advertising a garage sale at the East Elementary Annex, which has a real garage. The sale items will be equipment, furniture and other items. The sale runs from 9 to 3 on two days. March 13 and 20. Perhaps you can find die desk in which you carved your initials. The Lakewood News earned several sto­ nes in the March 9 issue. Included is the story of the dad and daughter event for Girl Scouts and Brownies with 300 attending. The Spotlight Dancers from Center Stage Dance Academy at Woodland competed at Dearborn. Chosen for special awards were Elizabeth Studt of Woodland. Rebecca Kent of Nashville and some dance groups. The Men's Chorus under the direction of Dr. Robcn Oster is having a concert Tues­ day. March 23. Parents are meeting monthly to work on Project Graduation for the 1999 graduates. Repairs arc being made at the Odessa Township Hall to correct damage from the break of a water line at Christmastime. The Lake Odessa Community Library has received a grant of $ 1.200, which will provide funds for a new computer. Union Bank, with help from Lich Farm Service of rural Portland and Woodland Ag Service, held a seminar tor 188 farmers recently at the new St. Edwards Family Center, with speakers from Chicago and Nebraska. Another event at St. Edward's new building was a valentine dance, which netted $7,100 for Unity Field. About 250 attended. The Unity Field committee will host the food booth al the Lake Odessa Food in July. patient surgery Saturday. The block building on Fourth Avenue at Tupper Lake Street, most recently, used by Rock Hard Gym. now has as sign announc­ ing the coming opening of Tracey’s Barber Shop. Across the street is former B&W building is to be used by TruValue Lumber Hardware for salesroom for its lawnmowers and garden tractors. The "Wonderful Wednesday" program Central United Mtthodist Church is off to a good start with more than 30 youngsters on hand on March 3 for the first of eight ses­ sions after school. Roger Hamp at Morrison Lake is having Baumann-Tobias to wed May 1 and yet have air-conditioning on hot nights by closing the roof This park even has a Students explore careers Disc jockey Karen Love d WBCH (back right) and a reporter from the Hastings Banner gave a presentation to these students as part of a recent career fair at Hastings High School. Sophomores had a chance to listen to representatives of several different professions during the fair, which was sponsored by the Hastings Rotary Club to give students an opportunity for vocational exploration. Quality health care, from our family to yours. Charlie Reiser kept things lively. A service of Praise and Thanksgiving was held at the Blythcfieid Hills Baptist Church Friday for Mary Steed. 72, of Lud­ ington. formerly of Rockford. She is sur­ vived by her husband of 51 years; children, including son James and wife Robin of Lake Odessa; grandchildren, including Chcrith Goodemoot. Micah. Robert and Enn Steed and former daughter-in-law Nina Newton of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Steed was an accomplished violinist who had contributed some of her musical artistry to one of the "Feed Store" programs here. A letter from Arizona has some observa­ tions about weather and more. Springtime has come to the Mesa area with daffodils in blossom and the weather warmer than usu­ al The winter was different with very' little ram. This means there will be few spring wildflowers. The snow was so poor at Flagstaff in the north part of the stale that the season is already closed for skiing. The orange trees promised a large crop and homeowners have a problem of what to do them. They arc best left hanging on the trees. It sometimes happens that fruit from one season is still hanging when the blos­ soms appear for the next crop. The baseball exhibition season has started. Sammy Sosa has been very popular with lhe Cubs fans. The preseason games have been sold out? Many of the winter visitors come to this area to see the teams in training. The play­ ers are very gracious about signing auto­ graphs The letterwnter had attended a game of the Arizona Diamondbacks last year. The park is spectacular, with a retractable roof so they can grow real grass Our office is now open to serve you Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. - 5.00p.m. Call 945-PHYS today to schedule an appointment and join our growing family. MEDICAL ASSOCIATES R. Troy Carlsen, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. • Kathleen Carlson, C.F.N.P. 1005 WEST GREEN STREET • SUITE 201-A • HASliNGS, MICHIGAN 49051 RHONE 616-945-7497(FHY5) • FAX 614-945-0214 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 11 1999 they arc good enough to print. - Ronita. LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan NOTICE OF MORTGAGE Probate Court FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED Barry County Circuit Court-Family Division NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made Independent Probate File No 99-22537-IE Estate of ETHEL D GROOS DECEASED So­ mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Sep­ Your interests in the estate may be barred or affected by the following tember 29. 1995. and recorded on October 10. 1995 in Uber 642. on Page 108. Barry County Records Michigan, and was assigned fry mesne The decedent, whose last known address was South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan assignments to PNC Mortgage Corp, of America 49058. died January 2. 1999 An instrument dated 8/21/96 has been admit­ as assignee, by an assignment dated September 30. 1998 which was recorded on November 13. ted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all 1998 in Document Number 1020850. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there i» claims against the estate will be forever barred claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR AND 73/100 dollars (S67 794 73). unless presented to the independent personal representative, Richard T Groos. 1760 South Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 or to both the in­ dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058 including interest at 8.625% per annum wMhtn four months of the date of publication of mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ Under the power o< sale contained m said this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it MILLER JOHNSON gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p.m . on April 22. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are SNELL & CUMMISKEY PLC BY Carol J Kan (P29130) described as: 250 Monroe Avenue. NW. Suite 800 Grand Rap«ds Ml 49503 Lot 36. 38 and 44 of Wildwood. Plat according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded m Uber 1. of Plats Page 60 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined (3/11) (616)831-1700 abandoned in accordance with 1948CL c00 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 11. 1999 PNC Mortgage Corp of America FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting March 4, 1999-5:00 p.m. Adams. Woods. Forster. Tonkin. Albert and 3 citizens present Approved trade-in of 2 riding mowers for 2 new 243-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. ores for $1.600; purchase of 2 typewriters for of­ Attorneys for PNC Mortgage Corp of America fice; hiring Jim Carr as Building Inspedor/Zoning 30150 Telegraph Road. Surte 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fife *990202098 Administrator with effective date when notice pe nod to IMS expires Adjour ,-nent at 5:23 p.m. Sylvia W Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor Ann landers in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark A Eyet and Lon B Eyer. husband and wife (original cial Security Number 577-46-2122 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1760 Dear Ronita: They arc more than tips; they’re a solid blueprint. Thanks for send­ ing them on. Falcons (4-8) Akron, Ohio: I’m disappointed in you. Pot issue Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to the letter from “A Sad Mother in Va.,’’ whose son was arrested for marijuana pos­ session. You said our laws on possession arc too harsh. You sure got it wrong. Marijuana is not the benign, innocuous drug that many be­ lieve it is. People use it to alter what’s going on in the brain. It impairs one’s ability to think, to move, to remember, to drive, to study and so on. Would it bother you if your doctor were a regular pot smoker’’ Your po­ lice officer? Your teachers? Ask people in drug treatment if drugs should be legal They’ll tell you that if drugs were legal, they never would have been able to quit. 1 admit I am biased. I’ve been a police officer for 22 years and have seen the damage drugs do - including mar­ ijuana. Please reconsider your position on this one, Ann. — Pasadena. Calif. Dear Pasadena: I agree that marijuana can alter one s judgment, and I do not advo­ cate its use. However. I sec no point in harsh jail sentences for users. They need help to get off the weed. It can be a tough battle. Read on for more: From Evanston. III.: Thank you for your courage in taking such an unpopular stand. I was injured in a train accident three years ago and have been in constant pain ever since. Marijuana helps, but it is illegal. How sad that 1 am a criminal just because I am struggling to survive. Baltimore. Md.: Your comments on the legality of marijuana arc right on. Mari­ juana, like alcohol, should be legal, and people should be held fully responsible for their actions while under the influence. Boulder, Colo.: I do not understand how the government can justify spending my tax dollars pursuing and arresting citizens for participating in an activity that harms no one. Alcohol, which has caused so much pain, suffering and death, is legal. Yet mar­ (3/11) ijuana, which has proven medical benefits, is not. Ann. To relax the laws on drug possession would be a huge mistake. When 1 was in high school, I saw kids unable to sit still be­ cause they were high. Many of these same students failed classes on a regular basis. I do not want my children to grow up think­ ing it’s OK to smoke pot. Corvallis. Ore.: Three days after your column on marijuana appeared, the resi­ dence adviser in my dorm called the police, and I was arrested for possession of pot. My stash was confiscated, and I had to go to court and pay a small fine. The police offi­ cer who cited me was the same officer who had pulled over a drunk friend of mine ear­ lier that week and allowed him to continue driving. Roanoke, Va.: “Sad Mother” said her son was a good kid. At zn’t they all? She said he wasn’t hurting anyone but himself with his drug use. What happens when he is stoned? In his judgment sound? I have smoked pot myself and grew up with an alcoholic fa­ ther. I know what drugs can do. This “good kid” is a threat to society. Knowing pot smokers arc driving cars scares me to death. I have no problem paying taxes to prosecute and incarcerate people who break the law. Bethel, Conn.: Marijuana has not con­ tributed to nearly as many deaths, injuries or diseases as other perfectly legal sub­ stances such as alcohol and tobacco. I real­ ize your comments do not make you an ad­ vocate for pot, and your approach sounds reasonable to me. Thank you. Tampa, Fla.: I am certain many Ameri­ cans share your view about decriminalizing possession. It is totally senseless for our government to make this plant illegal. Mar­ ijuana may be bad for you, but 30 years of incarceration is insane. Let’s not throw the baby out with the bath water. Tips for life . ®ear Ann Anders: A friend sent me these Tips for Life,” and I hope you think LEGAL NOTICES The new millennium should be anticipated, not feared. If you're concerned about computer problems tied to the upcoming Year 2000 date change, you should know that the nation's financial institutions are leading the way in preparing their systems for the next century. In fact, our institution is working closely with our regulators to assess our risk, fix any problems, and test our systems to ensure we're ready in plenty of time for Year 2000. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m MORTGAGE SALE - Default has tx-en made the conditions of a mortgage made by Ernest L. in the conditions of a mortgage made by Pamela A DeMaagd. a single woman (original mort­ gagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc . A Poll and Rytha M. Pod. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Norwest Mortgage inc. A California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 6,1996. and recorded on December 18.1996 m Liber 681. on Page 333. Barry County Records. Mchigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOU­ SAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 68/100 dollars ($83,871.68) including interest at 8 250% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statue m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO pm. on March 25.1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence S mth 00 degrees 00 minutes West 348 00 feet along the East line of said North­ west 1/4. thence Nrrth 90 degrees 00 minutes West 396 00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 Though centuries may change, rest assured our commitment to you is timeless. minutes West 320 00 feet, thence North 90 de­ grees 00 minutes West 300 00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 666 57 feet, thence ary 19. 1998. and recorded on February 27.1996 in Document #1008161. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation as assignee, by an assignment dated December 23. 1998 which was recorded on February 2. 1899 m Document #1024630. Barry County Records, on whch mortoage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-NINE THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE and 40/100 dollars ($79,429 40). including interest at 7 500% per annum Under mortgage provided, gage will and the statute in such case made and notice is hereby given that said mort­ be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m, on April 1. 1999 Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 22 of Middleville Downs Addition No 1 to lhe Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plal thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 4 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL Way for Buehler Road shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Nattonsban? Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Norwest Mortgage. Inc FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road. Surte 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 30150 Telegraph Road. Surte 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #97086092 Convenience Is... 14. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice. 15. Marry someone you love to talk to. As you get older, good conversation will be one of the principal elements of an endur­ ing relationship. 16 Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. 17. Read more books, and watch less TV. 18. In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past. 19. Never interrupt when you arc being flattered. 20. Mind your own business. 21. Trust in God, but lock your car. Small behavior Dear Ann Landers: My sister is a dwarf and has been confined to a wheelchair for the past nine years. Since I was a small child, I have hated the ignorance with which she is treated. Even when she was able to walk, people would stare at her. step away and even pull their children back as if she had a contagious disease. Restaurant servers ignore her or ask me what she wants to cal. When that happens. I say, “Why don’t you ask her?” This startles them. They apparently don’t think she is able to understand or speak. She has had appointments with physicians who rarely talk to her and direct the conversation to whoever is with her. You would think doc­ tors would be less ignorant, but they arc not. It disgusts me when adults behave in this manner. I can only imagine bow it makes my sister feel. Please remind your readers that all people deserve to be treated with re­ spect. - ignorance Hurts. Dear I.H.: Children need to be taught at an early age how they should behave when they encounter someone who is “different." The first lesson is “Do not stare. If you have questions, ask me later, and I will explain it to you.” When adults treat a physically challenged person as if he or she were brain-damaged, speak up and set them straight. If that indi­ vidual is embarrassed, fine. The lesson will make an even deeper impression. Do you have questions about sex, but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet. "Sex and lhe Teenager" is frank and to the point. Send self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens. c/oAnn Landers. PO. Bax 11562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (in Canada, send S4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate we/> page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Dated: February 18. 1999 from the date of such sale Dated February 11. 1999 Attorneys for Norwest Mortgage. Inc someone sneeze. 12. Don’t let a little squabble damage a good friendship. 13. When you realize you’ve made a mis­ take, take immediate steps to correct it. the power of sale contained in said 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period (248) 642-4202 Trott & Trott. P C Member FDIC Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Febru­ North 89 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds East 696 00 feet along the North line of saxl Section to the place of beginning Subject to Highway Right of The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) Ready to serve you in the new millennium! NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Tips for Life 1. Give people more than they expect, and do so cheerfully. 2. Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have to sleep all you’d like. 3. Don’t iay, “I love you,” unless you re­ ally mean it. 4. When you say, “I’m sorry,” look the person in the eye. 5. Be engaged at least six months before you get marned. 6. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt, but it’s the only way to live life completely. 7. In disagreements, right fair. No name calling. 8. Don’t judge people by their relatives. 9. When someone asks you a question you don’t want to answer, smile and ask. “Why do you want to know?” 10. Call your mom. 11. Say. “Bless you,” when you hear File #98065594 PROPERTY ADDRESS (3/11) 302 Stadium Dr Middleville. Ml 49333 Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cali...945-9554 (3/18) NOTICE A Pharmacy That’s Open More Hours Than Any Other! BUILDINGS & GROUNDS SUPERVISOR Barry County is accepting applications for a Building & Grounds Supervisor to supervise a staff engaged in the cleaning and maintenance of County buildings and grounds, including maintenance & repair of all mechanical systems and related projects. Convenient Drive-thru Open 7 Days Walk-in Open 6 Days Most Insurances Accepted Home Medical Equipment Senior Citizen Discount 1009 West Green St. (616) 948-3136 < 1 I Qualified candidates must have a high school degree or equivalent with advanced skills in electrical, plumbing and possess a valid Michigan driver’s license. Competitive wage & benefits package. To obtain an application and position description, con'act Barry County Administration. 3rd Floor Courthouse. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. 616­ 948-4891. Application deadline is March 19, 1999. �Ine Hastings Banner - Thursday March 11 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... Castleton Township, saw mills, grist mills and other trades By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Highbank Creek flows from south to north from its headwaters at Bristol Lake, in Johnstown Township to Thomapplc Lake in Castleton Township It passes through Johnstown Township. Baltimore and Castleton townships, a distance of 18 miles through very steep and high banks in many places. Il supplied water power for at least four mill sites along its banks There was Barney Mills. Hanchctt Mills, Barryville Mill and Ruckle and Cook Mill al Sheridan, later called Morgan, where the creek enters Thornapple Lake. Barryville. a hamlet on Section 31, Castleton Township, on High Bank Creek, was first started by Soloman M. Allen, who built a saw mill on the creek banks there This sawmill was then owned by Elijah Alden. Oliver C. Comstock and Lathrop and Corsett. Melatiah J Lathrop came to Castleton Township purchasing 80 acres on Section No 31 in I860 from Marshall. Mich. He had access to the water power of High Bank Creek on lhi> land, along with his partner, Mr. Corsett. who had been a mill wrighl before coming to Castleton. The grist mill contained two run of stone for gnnding the grain. Lathrop and Corsett operated the Barryville Mill until 1877 Lathrop then moved to Ripon. Wise., and Mr. Corsett moved io Middleville. Thomapplc Town­ ship They sold to Norton and Higdon and later Higdon sold his interest to Walker. Other business soon came to the mill area. E.E Cook opened a blacksmith shop in 1865, but he didn’t stay, moving to Sheri­ dan. later'known as Morgan. There he pur­ chased 80 acres in 1866 from James Swcczey of Hastings. He built a saw mill. He sold the saw mill to David Ruckle and returned to his first trade as a blacksmith in Sheridan. Barryville post office opened on Dec. 22. 1857 An active village developed around the sites of the mills There was the Bar­ ryville Hotel and Tavern, which became quite famous for its food and entertainment There was a sash factory and a Methodist Church as well A business directory for I860 lists Lath­ rop & Corsett. merchants; S. Whitcomb, post master; V. O. Scott. M.D., physician and surgeon; F.A. Scott, harness maker; G.A. Buchanan, sash and door; H.N. Butler, shoe maker; J. Martin, surveyor and farmer; C.H. Phillips, w-agon maker, A.E. Hart, car­ penter and joiner; S.R. Clendinn, black­ smith; H.C. Hacr, lumberman. farmers listed in Castleton Township for the year of I860 included: C. Buxton; D. Bellinger. W. Clifford; A.B. Cooper; J. Cross; Mrs. W Devine; H. Fcighncr; S. Feighncr; J. Fcighncr; S. George; M. Hart; Barryville Mill as it looked in 1904. D. Johnson; L Mudge; A.H. Potter. J Park­ er Jr.; Mrs R Racey; I B. Riggs; H.H. Rascy; RJ. Ryman; D.W. Smith; A. Seeley; DC. Warner; W.G. Wilingon; A. Ware; E. Wellman. This list is not complete, but it does give an idea uf how Castleton Township was growing There were a number of homes built near the mills with over 100 people living in the village The church and the cemetery are still on the site today (1999). In 1869, the Grand River Valley Railroad was finally built from Grand Rapids to Jackson. The railroad passed to the north of Barryville as it headed for Jackson. This caused some loss of business to the hamlet of Sheridan that was to become Morgan when the application for a post office was denied under the name Sheridan, as there was already a Shcndan post office in Michigan, so the post office was named Morgan fur. Jernumi Montan, who operated a race irac'^gr^Juimlci, Ttevaitrvad resutred in some changes in Castleton township A resort was opened on Thomapplc Lake by Louis P Cole in 1866. The railroad brought him an active amount of trade for the resort and a post office was opened to serve the resort. It was closed in 1875 and joined with Morgan Post Office. Meadville Post Office was opened in 1867 on Section No. 29. Minor Mead was the post master and the post office was called Meadville. This post office was con­ solidated with Morgan Post office on Dec !6. 1878 The hamlet of Sheridan was begun in 1866. when E.E. Cook built his sawmill on High Bank Creek, just south of Thomapplc Lake. A store was built there in 1869, and was operated by Horace Hall in the 1870s. The coming of the railroad allowed the shipment of goods in and out of Sheridan with case. Mr. Hall was post master, but not until after the name had been entered as Morgan The Morgan Post Office operated until Sept. 15. 1933. David Ruckle, who purchased the saw mill from E.E. Cook, also opened a general store in Morgan. Dr. O.C. Scott became the practicing physician. There was also a ele­ vator and a Gleanor Hall in Morgan and a Free Methodist Church, a brickmakcr, and a grist mill. The railroad tracks were taken up in 1983-1984. Morgans landing is still a good fishing place and there is still a gen­ eral store and meat market there. The land on Sections No. 25. 26. 35 and 36. overlapping into Maple Grove Town­ ship. Sections No. I and No. 2. where the vdlagc of Nashville was finally built was first taken from lhe government as early as 1835. 1836. and^37. First land owners on Section No. 36 were, Lucius Barnes, J.r Pettibone. Abram Voorhcs, Horace Butler and M.C.L. Penniman. Not much in the way of improvements were done until 1835. when in June of that year. Hiram Hanchctt. who already owned land on the west side of the river and built a saw mill that did very well as the settlers, were beginning to want to build frame buildings. Hiram deeded this property to Charles Hanchctt in July of 1885. There was a village of Indians living in the area that would later become the north­ ern village limits. After the mill was operating, it brought a cluster of rather simple houses that were put up to house workers at the mill. Henry Fcighncr built the first frame house in the (£astl£ton Tu^p) Scale 30Rods toon.Tnclo same area. As often happened, when a mill was built and operating other tradesmen would set up business close to the mill. Samuel R. Clendenin opened a blacksmith shop on the west side of the river. Leonard Stauffer was the first merchant in the vil­ Dr. H.P. Comfort, Dr. E.T. Morris; Dr. John Baker; and Dr. F. Francis F. Shilling. Some of Nashville’s early doctors. Cyrus Buxton set up shop in Nashville in 1866, before it was Nashville. He worked for the Hanchctt mill for a period of five years. He then became a gun smith and did other construction of small machinery. His work as a gun smith became well known and appreciated in the area for the fine work that it was. The first religious services recorded in the settlement, were held by a Methodist minister, the Rev. J. H. Richards of Kalamo. The services were held in the unfinished mill house owned by the Mallett family. The first church service conducted in a reg­ ular church building was held in 1870 at the Christian Church, 219 Washington Street. In the beginning the local people had opt­ ed to call the hamlet “Forest City" due to the heavy growth of forests in the area. This was changed when the Grand River Valley Railroad proposed in 1866 to build a rail­ road from Grand Rapids to Jackson, which was routed along the Thomappie River through Barry County. This brought its route through the place which would become Nashville. The first train came through Nashville in 1869. The building of the railroad spanned a couple of years and the men involved in lage on the land that he owned on Section No. 25 and when he had completed the sur­ vey and the plotting, he offered the lots for sale. The first lot was purchased by Enos Kuhlman. At one point it had been suggested that the village be named for Robert Greggs, but he didn’t want this to happen. Greggsrillc or any other form of his name just didn't appeal to him. Robert Greggs’ daughter, Hattie Greggs, was the first child bom within the village limits. As the forest began to disappear, with the coming of more and more settlers, more log structures appeared and then frame build­ ings began to replace the log shanties, cab­ ins and bams. Some other buyers of the lots in Greggs Addition were George Boyer. Israel Wright. Ephraim Church, and William Killen. William Feighncr built a building and opened a grocery store. John Markler and William Parker were other settlers offering services to the local settlers. Dr. John H. Palmer was the first doctor, and only doctor for about two years before he was joined by other medical men. In 1867, Dr. W.C. Wick­ ham came from his former home in Eaton County and in the spring of 1870 Dr. H.A. building it quite well known to the people along the line. Many commodities for the men were purchased in the surrounding Barber came from Lansing. He was a homoeopathic practitioner and became vice president of the Homoepathic Medical Society of Barry and Eaton counties and area and many of the railroad tics were cut by the local mills. Garaudus Nash was the chief engineer of the building crew that worked in the Nashville area. He made a very good impression on the local people and it was decided to call the village Nashville in his honor. The railroad opened up this village to the world and it grew. Robert B. Greggs had a vision of a town, on this spot and began the process of surveying and platting out a vil­ was an active member of the State of Michigan Homeopathic Society. Dr. W.H. Young, formerly of Toronto, Canada, came to Nashville in 1870 and opened a practice. He graduated from the medical department of Toronto University and of the Detroit Medical Society. Dr. W.H. Griswold, a native of Olivet, Eaton County, began a practice of medicine Continued on page 15 lage, opening a general store on the cast side of what was to become Main Street, north of what is now Reed Street. Dun ng the early years, the dam that cre­ ated the mill pond was made of brush and sand. Nashville Mills were built by Eli M. and M.V.B. Mallett, and G.W. Johnson in 1867. This was a two run of stone mill and there was plenty of waler power to operate the mills. Flour and feed were ground and the local community consumed most of the products from the mills. In 1868. Philip Holler, who came from Bcrncn County, made some improvements, introducing two turbine wheels. Dayton patent The capacity of the mill was esti­ mated to be 300 bushels in 12 hours. The saw mill, owned by Philip Holler, was leased '»•; Tuckerman. It handled only hard woods. Two cylinder saws were used and seven men were employed in various capacities in the mill. Two cylinder saws were used and they could put out from 8.000 to 12.000 board feet per day. There was a high demand for Michigan hard woods in the east so they had an ongo­ ing market, even better after the railroad Sheridan as it was first platted arrived. In 1873. when a miilhouse was built, with dimensions of 20’x60*. lhe water rights to operate this mill were purchased from Philip Holler, who later built and operated the mill on the east side of the river This was about 1865 He sold this mill to Henry Fcighncr. but is still shown as the owner on the Nashville 1873 Plat map. but by 1895 the maps show the Barbers owning lhe mill and by 1913 this sight is shown as belong­ ing to F.L. Kyser. The Ky sers were the parents of Edwin L Kane. [During World War I Edwin legally changed the family name to Kane ) Later, Otto Lass and his father owned and operat­ ed the mill. This was a feed and flour mill, and was a roller mill. After the village of Sheridan was platted as Morgan i �10 . the Hasl-^s B*™* ~ ” 1999 Saxons move into district finals C< me It think < I il by. Jim Jensen There is no equivalent for NCAA’s March Madness For some reason, there is no equal for March Madness, which in other terms is lhe NCAA, Division 1 basketball tournament that begins today. Strap yourself in to that big chair, the excitement is about to start. Fortunate hoop teams, that cither won a conference tournament or bad a good enough RPI rating to qualify for lhe field of 64 teams, will begin action today at sites in lhe South. East. West and Coach Tom Izzo's squad will have to be ready to play, but based on how they have been hooping lately, a first round victory is nearly assured Also representing the Stale of Michigan in this year's March Madness is the University of Detroit Mercy. Coach Perry Watson's Titans face UCLA Thursday. Expect the game to be close, in fact this one could go cither way. Surprisingly absent this year arc the University of Michigan and Western Midwest regions. The Michigan Stale Spartans (29-4). a Michigan University. The Wolverines and Broncos hopefully will return in 2000 after suffering through some growing pains in 1999. Beside MSU. lhe Big 10 has six other team that won the regular season and endof-thc-year tournament in the Big 10 Conference, is lhe No. 1 seed in the Midwest region Still, the green and white are playing in lhe toughest region of them all with Arizona. Kansas, Kentucky and Utah, all capable of reaching in the Final teams in lhe Big Dance more than any conference, Indiana. Iowa. Purdue. Minnesota. Ohio State and Wisconsin. None of lhe teams, beside the Spartans, are capable of making the Sweet 16 this year. Duke, coached by basketball genius Mike Krzyzcwski, is the odds on favorite to win the National Championship, but Four That is lhe magic of March Madness. All of the teams entered in lhe tournament are solid and capable of pulling off an upset or two... well maybe not Florida A&M. which fa.es Duke in the first round, or Winthrop, which tangles with there are a handful of teams (Maryland. Aubum, Connecticut. Kentucky to name a few) who are all capable of cutting down those nets March 29 in Si Petersburg, Fla. I refuse to give my predictions Auburn. What you remember most about every NCAA championship tourney arc lhe exciting upsets. Wc all remember Valparaiso's and Rhode Island's runs from a year ago. xs the two teams pulled off a couple of stunners along tbe way. We also remember Farleigh Dickinson and the College of Charleston springing a couple of upsets... now that's the true magic because gambling is still illegal in Hastings. Prepare for March Madness... it is here with 64 teams all in search of One Shining Moment. (P.S.. if you can't find me at work Thursdays. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays the next three weeks, try the behind the event. Michigan State's fust opponent Friday in Milwaukee is Mount St Marys, a team Once again it was a sizzling start, and a doing tbe basic things such as setting lough defense that wouldn't quit, that led the Hastings' boopsters to a relatively easy district victory Tuesday al Hastings High School. The Saxons (14-8) after scoring the first 16 points against Middleville Monday in a 71-35 district triumph out-scored Delton screens and getting lhe ball into the post." Schils said about his team's recent post­ Kellogg 15-4 in the opening eight minutes, coasting to a 59-39 victory Hastings was never threatened after its hot start and its offensive fireworks had a lol to do with the squad's stingy defense "I thought that we played very well out there; our defense was solid." Hastings Coach Don Schils said. "It district play, everyone is more nervous, so you make sure that your fust couple of shots are solid ones." That was certainly the case for the blue and gold Wednesday as Jun Storms. Tony Bowne, Luke Warner and Adam Whitney all contributed early and often. Storms scored 5 of his 17 points during the first quarter. Bowne tallied 4 in tbe first and ended up with 16 markers. Whitney and Warner both drained threepointers in the fust frame and collected 13 season success No matter what the Panthers tried Wednesday, the Saxons had an answer "You try to fight you way back into the game, but sometimes you rush your shtHs and try to get hack into it real quick." Delton Kellogg forward Kyle Matteson sard "They did n against Middleville (leap out u> a comfortable lead) and they have done it in both games against us," Delton Kellogg Coach Jim Hogoboom said. "I have not seen them not play well... their kids play hard, they're gifted, they shoot the ball well and they may be as good as we have seen all year defensively. They look us out of tire things that wc wanted Iodo." The lead expanded to 28-13 at half and 46-20 after three quarters. Even down by 15 at the intermission, the Panthers were not ready to throw in the towel. The district contest was the final prep game for five Delton Kellogg seniors, Matteson, Bourdo. Ruben Reyna. Mike Kammcraad. Bruce Lindberg. Tbe viclories and education provided the group with plenty of good memories "Wc always had fun and played hard." Matteson explained. "We've been good friends since we were little kids ' "Wc grew a lol as a team; just to be able to bond like we were able to do. this is something to remember." Bourdo said. "1 thought wc played great, but wc came up short over the season." Reyna explained. "We been playing together from the fifth grade on... it's been a long, good journey." Matteson and Bourdo topped the Panthers in the score book Wednesday with 14 and 8 points, respectively. Hastings does not have much time to rest as they will face a tall and talented Plainwell team Friday in the district finale. Tbe Hastings High School MHSAA. Class B contest starts at 7 pm. The Trojans have three players who are 6-5,6-7 and 6-9, so size could cause lhe Saxons some problems. "Size can give us troubles (and) defense is also a concern." Schils said of Friday's district championship clash. and 5 points for tbe game, respectively. "We are doina a nice iob executing. Saxons scorch district nets; trounce Trojans The sequel was nothing like the regular season original. Scoring the fust 16 points of the Barry County district battle, lhe host Hastings basketball squad rolled to a 71-55 fust round district win Monday versus Middleville (14-7). Tbe win advanced Coach Don Schils* Saxons (13-8) into the semifinal Wednesday with another Barry County foe. Delton Kellogg. With Jim Storms. Tony Bowne and Tyson Walther tallying points, Hastings held a 16-0 advantage until 2:24 remained in the first quarter. Tbe lead was still 14 noints. 20-6. as home number) Talk to you soon. that has a solid tradition in college basketball, just not against tbe big cals. Seymour helps the Britons to win on gridiron Brian Seymour, a Hastings High School graduate, completed his third year as a member of the Albion College football team this past fall. Seymour, a junior offensive lineman, was recognized for his participation at the annual team dinner Jan. 23 in the Baldwin Hall al Albion College. The tormer Saxon gridiron star helped tbe Britons to an 8-2 overall record and a perfect Ml campaign in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association season. In addition to winning an eighth consecutive MIAA title io the 1990s and 30th overall. Albion also earned its fifth straight bid to tbe NCAA Division IB playoffs. Seymour played a pan in helping the Britons to average 400.2 yards of offense and finish ’8th best in Division HI for scoring with a norm of 38.1 points. Snuffed: Hastings' Tyson Walther (54) goes up to block the shot of Middleville's Dan Finkbeiner (22) in district action from Tuesday as players from both teams battle for the loose ball (Photo by Perry Hardin) Unity. "We told them that if we were to make any kind of run that our defense would have to be more important." Schils said. "Kurt's a beck of a coach; you have to be ready to play them, (but) we did a nice job with their 1-3-1." The Saxons held Middleville's dynamic duo of starting guards, Dan Finkbeiner and Ken VanRyn, to 10 points apiece and Garrett Weatherhead to 6 markers. Bowne was tbe game's high scorer with 28 points. Storms tallied 13 and Whitney and Warner both scored 9 points. Andrew Hillman and Ben Lucas were tbe Trojans top point producers from inside with 9 and 8 points, respectively. Middleville's front line was solid, but Schils still believed that Storms gave tbe Saxons a strength that they could take Brian Seymour Saxons’ JV end campaign A three ball as time expired pushed Wyoming Park's junior varsity basketball team past Hastings Friday in a regular season finale at Hastings High School. The Saxons were tied 66-66 with the Vikings until a last second basket was made as the clock ran out. Park led 18-15 after the first quarter and 36-34 at lhe h-ilf. Hastings tallied nine points in the third stanza and trailed 4*M3 entering the final eight minutes. Eric VanDerMoien and Adam Schantz both had big games offensively for the Saxons. VanDerMoien scored a game-high 25 points including two trifectas. Schantz pushed across 24 points and also canned two shots from three-point land. Scan Tefft was third in the blue and gold's score book with 9 markers. Hastings, Delton spikers go head to head on courts Hastings Middle School's eighth grade A volleyball team scored a 15-5,15-4,15­ 4 victory March 2 over Delton Kellogg. Erin Fish and Abbie Allerding were Hastings top scorers as were Niki Noteboom and Molly Alderson. lhe eighth grade squad pulled out a 15­ 17. 15-5, 15-10 victory over Pinewood. Fish led the team with 12 points and Jessica Pond added 7. Alderson and Cassie Meade had 8 spikes apiece. The victories improved the A team's Tiffany Howell with 3 and Tess Smith with 3. Howell topped lhe team with 17 points, while Easey and Zerbel tallied 6 points 7th Grade Blue Hastings ousted Delton 15-0. 15-11, 15-1 in volleyball action last Tuesday and dropped an 15-8, 11-15, 16-14 this past Tuesday to Caledonia. High scorers against Delton were Amber Jewett with 16 points, Jessica Falconer with 7 points and Nicole Prough with 5 points. Falconer had 7 service aces season mark to 6-1. 8th Grade B lhe B spikers also pulled out a volleyball pair versus Delton Kellogg, prevailing 15-1, 15-1, 15-1. High scorers were Amy Easey, Cara Zerbel. Michelle Scott and Liz Hollars. The team then faced Caledonia March 5 and scored a 15-0, 15-0.15-10 triumph. Notching aces were Zerbel with 4, and Jewett 5 aces. Falconer scored 8 points. Jewett 7 and Prough 6 in lhe loss to Caledonia. Falconer and Jewett both had 7 service aces, while l*rough had 6 aces. t both teams prepared for the final three quarters. Tbe Saxons only out-scored the Trojans by two points, 51-49. the rest of Jim Storms (30) uses some hard work inside to score a basket over Trojan eager Ben Lucas (52). (Photo by Perry Hardin) the way. "When you fall down that far. I think that it affected their outside shooting." little taller and can see a little more of lhe Schils said. "We got lhe ball moving today and made some good decisions with apiece. I advantage of. "They (Hastings) dominated the paint I thought that they found tbe boles," Saxon Josh Woodard (34) eyes the rim and releases his free throw attempt in district hoop action at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) our passes." Middleville cut its deficit to 7 points. 21-14, with an 8-1 run that ended with 4:58 to play in the second stanza. But Hastings rattled off 6 in a row after that. 27-14. to expand its advantage The first time lhe two programs met. Hastings won an overtime thriller 60-53. giving Schils a well-earned birthday present. Tuesday's reward was a lol less troublesome for the Saxon mentor thanks in part to the unselfish passing of players such as Bowne who moved to point guard midway through the regular season "Their press hurt us more the last time." Schils said. "(Point guard) Tony (Bowne) got us going pretty well He's a floor" Motivation also was a reason for Hastings' improved play Monday. "If anything, this team is more motivated; to be considered as one of the belter basketball teams in Hartings (High School history)." Hastings early game scoring spree made it difficult for Middleville to catch up. "The longer you go without scoring, the harder it is." Middleville Coach Kurt Holzhuetcr said "Our shots didn’t go and wc didn't defend them (Hastings) very good either " Defense had a lol to do with Hastings' early game prowess Schils told his team that they would need to be aggressive in defending Middleville's 1-3-1 zone defense dial worked well in season wins against stale powers such as Coopersville and Tri Holzhuetcr said. Still it was going to take contributions from many if Hastings was to win Monday and possibly be in the hunt this season for additional post-season honors "This team has been unselfish all year; you expect the seniors to do that." Schils explained. "This was one of our bigger games" Hastings 71 Middleville 55 Middleville .6 16... 15... 18-55 Hastings..20 ...15... 18.. 18=71 Middleville: Garrett Weathertiead 2 (2) 0-1 6. Steve Shear 2 (2) 0-0 6. Dan Finkbeiner 4 2-2 10, Ken VanRyn 3 4-5 10. Mark Blasbkiw 1 0-0 2, Bryan Jahnke I 0-0 2, Andrew Hillman 2 (I) 4-8 9, Zac Traer 1 0-0 2, Ben Lucas 3 2-3 8. Totals: FG 19-50 (5). FT 12-21-55 Hastings: Luke Warner 4 (I) 0-0 9, Tony Bowne 9 (3) 7-9 28. Adam Whitney 3 .3-4 9, Jim Storms 6 1-4 13. Dan IX-ming I 0-0 2. Josh Woodard 1 0-2 2. Tyson Walther 2O-I 4. Totals: Ri 28-44 (4) 11-19=71 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 11. 1999 - Page 11 Lady Vikings repeat as district volleyball champs Many felt that l~akewood certainly was the team to heat heading into last Saturday's Class B district volleyball It was a close call, but Hastings* varsity cheerleaders will return to the Slate finals this Saturday at Saginaw Valley Stale University The Saxons were the third and final Class B team to qualify behind first place I^ikewood and Portland at Saturday’s MCCA regional held at Hastings High School. tournament at nearby Caledonia High School The Lady Vikings entered with a sparkling 52-7 record and won the same district tournament al the same site a season ago In fact, the only team that figured could possibly beat I-akcwood was the Vikings themselves. They didn't. The I-ady Vikings improved to 54-7 Hastings* Coach Amy Hubbell said the team's spot at State was somewhat of a mystery for awhile. *Tm excited, but we had a close call." Hubbell said. "They were with a 15-9, 15-4 victory over Middleville in the championship match Middleville actually led 2-0 in the first supposed to take the lop three. It wasn't announced at lhe regional, but we came and found out that we did qualify." Hubbell said qualifying actually game of lhe finale, but Lakewood rattled off 11 of the nexi 12 points to lead 11-3. Audra Love served sia points in opening game, while Steph Maciasz Jill Benschoter were leaders in offensive attack and defensive scheme. The second game did not contain Saxon cheerleaders going back to State this Saturday the and the our cheers the best wc can., our peak performance " Sixteen Class B team will compete at Saginaw Valley after nine look part in the Hastings competition. Area teams also making it to the Stale finals were DeWitt and Alma. The Saxons have worked plenty io achieve what they have the last two seasons. Hubbell is anxious to see what they can do in this season's finale "Now we are getting there; up with the other big schools." Hubbell said "We have worked really hard to make our stunts more difficult." Hastings' cheerleaders have wasn't the team's top aim. "We were not worried where we received 10s for difficulty and 10s for variety in their ascension into the State finals and they are eager to put placed, we just wanted to perform forth their best at Saginaw Valley the same excitement as Coach Kellie Rowland's Lakewood squad got control early and never lost it It iprovements in the service receive area helped die 1-ady Vikings to gain such control Saturday. "Middleville had some great servers, we needed to serve receive real well, so we For a second consecutive year, the Hastings High School varsity cheerleaders will compete Saturday in the State finals. (Photo provided) Hastings' Kristen Wildern keeps her eyes on the ball as seniors Amy Songer and Laura Storm get in position to make a play. "Ncason stepped in for (Nina) Cowham and did a nice job in the back row and with her serves," Middlebush explained. "Ashley also did a nice job serving and in the back row." The Saxons faced area foe Caledonia in the district opener, but he Scots showed great improvement ince the first time the two programs net during the regular season Caledonia's win over Hastings revealed bow much the Scots' spikers have improved since the beginning of the pulled lhe hitlers off lhe net and made that adjustment.' Rowland said. Rowland's program Las won a few district titles during recent years, but the coach said that this jophy is really a special one. "This is real important to this team this every player on this team has improved dramatically' season "Morning games have never been a plus for us," Brooks explained. The first match is more of a catch-up game. Our main goal is working on strategy (and) Tbe Lady Scots improved play included some solid efforts Saturday from Nicole VanderMolen, Kristy Green and Jenny year; (although) every district tide is special." Rowland explained. In the semifinals. Lakewood defeated lhe host Caledonia spikers 15-3, 15-7. Tbe Lady Vikings scored the fust seven points DeBoer. VanderMolen hid 7 kills versus Hastings and 6 against Lakewood. Green had 2 blocks in both of the matches. DeBoer passed for 10 assists and served for 5 aces in tbe win over the Saxons and aided 9 assists and an ace in tbe Lakewood of tbe first game and from there gained confidence, while Caledonia struggled "We made some clean passes in lhe Caledonia match and that gave us many options." Rowland said. "Plus. Jennifer (Nielsen being hot didn't hurt." Caledonia Coach Nicolle Brooks said her spikers seemed a bit in awe of Lakewood's presence. "They (Lakewood) have always intimidated us with their aggressiveness up front" Brooks said. "We're a young team that's very inexperienced. We lost to La1 ewood, but during he season we made progress with each individual player." The district opened with Caledonia showing such progress, pinning a 16-14. 15-13 loss on Hastings. Amy Songer had 11 kills and X service aces, while fellow senior Laura Storm had 2 kills. 4 blocks and 2 service aces. The two spikers will miss their volleyball days with lhe Saxons. "All of us have come together as a team and we played as a team today," Songer said. "I bad a lot of fun this year, I enjoyed it lot more than last year." Storm said, "his is the hardest we've played all The Lady Vikings won another district title last Saturday and now have their eyes set on the regional tournament. Middleville Coach Cindy Middlebush said her team's comeback ability probably can be attributed to a regular season match versus Delton. The lady Trojans trailed in the final game against lhe Panthers 14-2 before eventually coming out as winners. "It was an opportunity to prepare for that experience.” Middlebush said "7hey knew that they could win." Scbondelmayer led Middleville offensive arsenal with 21 kills. Shayna Neason and contest. For Use day. Nielsen and Maciasz led Lakewood with 18 kills and Jill Benschoter added 8 spikes. Benschoter also was a team leader with 20 digs, a category in which Nielsen managed 16. Catherine Sbellenbarger 15 and Shannon Spencer 7. The Vikings also received 43 assists from its setter. Amanda Blough, and 23 serving points (3 aces) from Audra Love "I was real worried going in (that the team would be too confident)." Rowland said. "It's so hard to tell how well we played; I would have liked to have seen some more offensive runs." The Lady Vikings advance to Class B regional action Saturday at Wyoming Rogers High School. tproved since the first time lhe two uns met Dec. 8. "They (Caledonia) have improved a lot ice the last time that wc played them." mger explained. "They were pumped; sy were ready to go." Hastings also received 3 kills from ika Simpson, 3 blocks and 16 assists am Kristen Wildern. 3 blocks from anelle Nichols and 3 service aces from brolyn DeWitt. In the second opening round match, liddleville pulled past Portland 15-9, 13­ 5. 16-14. The lady Trojans trailed in lhe ird and deciding game 14-3 before Dying to pull out the match in dramatic Teri Scbondelmaycr's spike put IdleviDe ahead for lhe first time. 15-14. tbe third game and Erica Carter eluded the comeback bid with a rerful Nock. 16-14 Trojans in district final Plainwell's inside presence was lhe difference in a 60-51 victory over Wayland Tuesday in district action at Hastings High School. The Trojans (13-8) out-rebounded the Wildcats 36-25 and received many points the winners with 15 points apiece and Loo inside the paint. Tim Rayman and Duke Cleveland led senior Loo Sparks (6-7) and senior Duke NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on June 6.1995. by Gregory A Heath, a single man. as Mortgagor, to Hastings Savings and Loan (n/k/a MainStreet Savings Sank. FSB), as Mortgagee and which serving, in the back row and on defense. mortgage was recorded tn the office of the Regis­ ter of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on June 8. 1995 at Lfcer 632. Page 369 (the 'Mortgage-) LEGAL NOTICE Owen Specialty Services. Inc.. 300 Fenway Drive. Fenton. Michigan 48430. announces that it is planning to apply herbicides along Consumers Energy Company Transmission This project will involve a low-volume selective application of foliar herbicides. The herbicides to be used are. Accord by Monsanto with lhe active ingredient glyphosate and Arsenal by American Cyanamid with the active ingredient imazapyr. The applications are scheduled to begin June 7. 1999 and continue no later than November 6. 1999. An alternate project will involve a low-volume basal bark app’icati^n. The herbicides to be used are Garlon 4 by DowElanco with tbe active ingredient triclopyr and BK800 by pbi Gordon with the active ingredient Isooctyl. The applications are scheduled to begin about March 8. 1999 and continue no later khan December 31. 1999. This work will be compelled in the follow mg areas: Barn and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid m the amount of Fifty Eight Thou­ sand Three Hundred Forty Three Dollars and 64/100 ($58,343 64). as of the date of this notice, including principal, interest, and other costs se­ cured by the Mortgage, no surt or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale m the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the de­ fault: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. April 15.1999. at 1 00 o dock tn the afternoon, at the courthouse at 220 W State Street, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the in­ debtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described m the Mortgage as follows Commencing at the Northeast comer of Sec­ Townships County Sparks added 14 markers. Plainwell hit 20-of-36 shots from tbe floor, but also committed 28 turnovers. The Trojans' team includes three players 6-5 or taller, senior Sean VanDusen (6-5). Clevaland (6-9). LEGAL NOTICES Ashley Gentry were major contributors line rights-of-way in order to maintain the reliability of its power system. Coach Tatnmy Cairl’s Hastings squad ced a Caledonia squad that was much The home team did not disappoint last Saturday, qualifying for the State, but having to wait to find out if they actually did. (Photo provided) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry Ol­ ney a married man and Pamela Olney, signing as "Borrower" solely for the purpose of barring and waiving any rights given to me by MSA 27 5288 and any other dower nghts conferred by law upon me It is understood that I sign without personal obligation for payment of any sums secured by the mortgage (original mortgagors) to GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN as succes sor by mqrger to Great Lakes National Bank, f/ak/a Great Lakes Bancorp. Mortgagee dated January 29. 1996. and recorded on Fabruary 6. 1996 m Liber 651. on Page 53. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED FIVE AND 54/100 doMars ($78,805 54). in­ cluding interest at 7.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p.m.. on April 22. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are Woodland Carlton West 6 rods thence South 13 1/3 rods; thence described as The Northeast 1 /4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec­ Ining Thomapplc East 6 rods, thence North 131/3 rods to lhe place tion 18, Town 1 North. Range 8 West Yankee Springs Rutland Hastings Castleton of beginning PP*08-040 021-105-100-00 tion 21. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence The re­ demption period shall be 12 month(s) from tne All treatments will be completed according to label requirements and all applicable stale (6) months from the date of sale date of such sale Dated March 11.1999 Great Lakes National Bank Michigan FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL and federal regulations by certified applicators. There are no reentry restrictions. Dated March 11 1999 MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK. FSB 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott, PC. If you have any questions or require any additional information please contact. Tricia 201 East State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Weaver at Owen Specialty Services. Inc 1-800-808-5190 L» 8014-0002017 The length of the redemption period will be six Attorneys for Great Lakes National Bank (4-8) 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 498032051 Cougars (4-8) �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 11. 1999 Panthers enter district tournament on a roll Delton's varsity basketball team powered its way into the post-season last week with two impressive victories. Denny Bourdo tallied a team-high 18 points and pulled down 7 rebounds as the Panthers defeated Vicksburg 60-47 March The Panthers won the battle on the boards, 37-28, with Bourdo collecting 9 2 in their final home game of the regular Saxon varsity improve but Park prevails in finale caroms and Matteson pulling down 8. "We knew that this would be a difficult season. Bourdo's big achievements, however, were not the only ones turned in by Panther eagers. Kyle Matteson scored 17 markers and shared lhe team lead with Bourdo with 7 rebounds. The Panthers won the battle on the glass, 33-28. Robert Boyle also turned in a solid game with 11 points and a couple of long- The performance was inspiring as Hastings' varsity played solidly in a 68-58 defeat to Wyoming Park last Friday as both OK White schools concluded the regular season. The Saxons came into the game with three straight losses, but gave the Vikings a real run for their hard earned win. "1 thought that we played real well and did the things that we needed to do to win." Hastings Coach Don Schils said." (Still) we needed to knock down a few more shots." Hastings led 16-13 after the opening eight minutes, but fell behind 32-30 after Park pushed across 19 points in the second quarter. The Vikings led by five points, 51-46. after three quarters and closed it out by making five free throws and two threepointers during the fourth quarter. Park canned nine triples compared to Hastings' two. both tallied in the fourth quarter. At the free throw line. Park hit 5-of-ll attempts range gems. Delton streaked to an 18-14 lead after one quarter and led 27-20 at the half. The Panthers managed 16 points in the third quarter and held Vicksburg to just 8. Coach Jim Hogoboom praised the efforts of Jeff Humbarger, saying that tbe senior guard gave the team "a great boost." Overall. Hogoboom said he was pleiscd with the win, but said his squad struggled in certain areas. "I thought that we were a little slow all night, but it was a good win," Hogoboom said. Delton's winning streak continued game for us; our kids did a nice job late defensively," Hogoboom said. Free throw shooting also helped to seal lhe Delton victory with Bourdo, Matteson and Hastings made ll-of-21. "They (Park) have been averaging 80 points the last four games," Schils said. "They’re a three-point shooting team and they knocked them down tonight." Tony Bowne, who sat out last Tuesday's game versus East Grand Rapids with the flu. was the game's high scorer with 20 points. Bowne's total included seven field goals and a three-pointer. Jim Storms also stepped it up for the Saxons with 15 points with seven field goals. Storms also shined defensively with some solid work in the post. "He's (Storms) giving up four inches and a couple of pounds (against Park's Tim Hoogewind)." Schils said. "He just dkta’t get the benefit of the doubt. He could have gone to the free throw line a few more times." IMPROVE... cont’d page 13 McKee beats the guys with her 698 series down the stretch March 5 with a 53-47 triumph over Galesburg-Augusta. Robert Boyle scored 19 and Kyle Matteson 13 to lead the Panthers offensively. Matteson's points included an 8-of-8 performance from the free throw line. Boyle scored 14 of his 19 points during the first half and hit 8-of-12 free throws. Delton scored 18 points in the first quarter, 17 in the second, 7 in the third and 11 in the fourth. Al lhe half. Delton led G-A by 15 points, 35-20. to seeing her name at lhe lop. The big series achieved by McKee not only was her high for tbe year, but also was lhe highest ladies series. She managed her 698 al the Men’s City Tournament in February, an event that she gained the highs in all actual events McKee credits her recent bowling success to lhe improved equipment that she is using and lhe help that she has gained from Charlie Tapp, a professional in Kalamazoo. Tapp not only drills to the proper shown her the balls is her mother Thunday Angels Gavin Ford 70.5-33.5: Miller Exacavating 63-41. Mills Landing 58-46; Farmers Insurance 57-47; Hastings Bowl 57-47. NAPA Giris 51-53; Cedar Creek Grocery 50.5-53.5; Pet World 49-55; Nashville Chiro 49-51; Shamrock Tas cm 47-57; Ste­ fanos 36-64; True Value 32-68 High Games and Series - T Daniels 192; L. Kendall 177; C. Nichols 191; J. Gasper 199; K. Matthews 146; S. Haight 193-503; T. Shaffer 161; L Barnum 205­ 535; D. Starnes 181-521; D Bartimus 195­ 568; B. Heath 149; L. Perry 167; M. Martin 169; C. Curtis 172; B Hayes 223/602 Monday Misers Whispering Waters 67; Budweiser 54 1/2; B&R Testing 52 1/2; Kelley's Keglers 49 1/2; Rowdic Giris 48 1/2; T.M. Lassies 48; Deweyk Auto 45 1.2; Hastings Bow; 44 172; Landladies 43 ifr. CoIdWeflBanker Shiriee VanDenburg. VanDenburg also is one of the top rollers in tbe area and often rolls with her daughter so the .two can share conversations and advice. ’ - 42; Girrbach', 41; Basket Babes 39 1/2. High Games and Series - C Curtis 202­ 474; J McMillon 183-524; M Snyder 188­ 498; S. Glasgow 247-666; D. VanCampcn 210-518; G. Otis 162; J. Wagner 165468; H. Service 208-530; B. Davenport 175476; In 1998. McKee rolled a 708. tbe second female in Hastings to ever collect a 700 series. On her list of bowling achievements you can also find a 717 that she rolled at Nooke's Bowl in Battle Creek. Her game average at Noltke’s is 208. just slightly ahead of her 189 norm D. James 170; F. Girrbach 193; M. Wieland 155 454; S. Nash 161; B Moore 161; S. Moore 164; S. Lancaster 166469; S. Van­ denberg 170451; P Snyder 171462; M. Eaton 176463; D. Dutcher 174457; R Shapley 213-569. at Hastings Bowl. The next big event for McKee is the State tournament io be held in two weeks in Kalamazoo. She hopes to improve upon her recent successes, possibly beating a few more men rollers along the Tuesday Mixed Woodmansee Sawmill 27-17; Consumers Concrete 26-1/2-17-1/2; Advanced Com­ mercial Printers 25-1/2-18-1/2; Pin Seekers 23-1/2-20-1/2; Hastings Bowlers 23-1/2­ 20-1/2; TVCCU 19-25: Mosteller Graphics way Got a sports story? Call 945-9554 Stacey McKee and her mother. Shirley VanDenburg. use the team approach when it comes to waning on the lanes. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 9, 1999 are available in the County Clerks office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO TYDEN PARK AND ADJACENT RIVERWALK AREAS The Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. March 22. 1999 al 7:30 p.m. in lhe Hastings City Hall Council Chambers located at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan to hear public comment regarding plans to apply for a Recreation Grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources through the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and the Clean Michigan Initiative Recreation Bond. The City is seeking a grant to fund construction of improvements within and adjacent to Tyden Park and for development of improve­ ments related to the Thomapple River riverwalk and access program. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (tele­ phone number 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay services I -800­ 649-3777). Even! Manshum I City Clerk I DENTAL CHAIRSIDE ASSISTANT Full-time position in Hastings. Looking for energetic and responsible team player. Experience preferred, will train right person. Send resume to: Ad#635 C/O Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 18-26; Friends 13-31. Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. $50.00 Off Deductibles • Experienced Expert Installation A ♦ Fast Friendly Service ♦ Direct Insurance Billing • Highest Quality Glass and Materials * Guaranteed Workmanship ♦ Free Mobile or Pickup and Delivery Call - 616-945-5085 2 IB N. Jeffmon St. Downtown Htstlngs Hastings Area Schools announce Kindergarten Registration REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS for next schoo. year will take place on March 24 and 25 from 8:30 a m to 8:00 p.m. at one location in town: Southeastern Elementary School (one hour earlier at Pleasantview School) It is not necessary or advisable to bring the child at the time of registration Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and are asked to bnng a copy of the child's birth official certifi­ cate and immunization record to this meeting The childs social security number is also re­ quested bui not required By State law immu­ nizations vision and hearing testing must be complete before sctiool attendance in the fall At the time of registration, parents will also be given appointments for a pre-enrollment screening test for vision and hearing as well as a school readi­ ness test Gary Player's first signature golf course in Michigan has a new name. Formerly referred to as lhe Black Knight and Northern Knight in the design and construction phases, the coune it now The Wolverine The Wolverine will open May 15 al the Grand Traverse Resort near Traverse City. The Wolverine will feature four tees on each hole The course weaves through water and wetlands on the front nine and highland terrain with hardwoods and views of tbe Grand Traverse Bay on the back nine. For reservations and information, ball 1­ 800-7484)303 BOWLING SCORES Senior Citizens Woodmansee 62; Jcsick 57; Nash 57; Hall 53; Brodock 50; Snyder 49 1/2; Moucoulis 49 12; M&M's 48; Fncnd 48. Lethcoc 47; Vrogindcsscy 43; Wieland 42; Schlachlcr 4.; Kuempel 42: No One Senior 41; Brewer 38. High Games and Series Men - R. Schlachlcr 200-519; R. Wieland 181-488; J. Mercer 180-495; W. Woodmansee 182-504; P Tcrpcning 173-483; G. Forbcy 161; D. Hall 168-487. K Schantz 183-457; G. Waggoner 170-480; C Jcsick 159-467. B. Terry 201-530; R Nash 167. High Games and Series Women - H. Service 174468; Y. Markley 159; E. Moore 171; M. Wieland 162; S. Glasgow 185-514; S. Merrill 255-540; M. Matson 158463; I. Seebcr 162; E. Mesccar 168476; S Pen­ nington 172480. Stacey McKee's 698 rolled recently at the Hastings Bowl was a quite a high for the local bowler who is well accustomed McKee's bowling balls spots, but also has also benefits of using lhe Zone Also helping McKee and Boyle all draining charity attempts The Wolverine opens May 15 Men's High Game, & Series - B. Love 202; M. Yost 187; K. Phenix 231-611; S. Hyde 169; L. Johnson 199. Women's High Game, A Serie, - K. Love 510; V. Cook 165; D. McCole 177; B. Wilkins 190: D. Service 184474; B. Norris 205- 504; J Phenix 183; R. Burch 169. Recreation Bowling League Freeport Elevator 26; Ball Busters 24; Barry Automotive 22; Hastings Bowl 21; Fairchild Oil 16: Might 5 11. Good Gaines and Serie, - S. Anger 257­ 226-215-698; B Barkhoff539; E Jackson 222-212-608; D. Lambert 214-585; E. Olson 241-204-594; B Buehler 202-520; J. Barnhart 214; B King 507; T. Wieland 500; J Cook Jr. 519; R Wieland 501; N. Kovacevich2ll:DJ James 208-515. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 70-34; Eye and Ent 6143; Val­ ley Realty 60-44; Mace’s Ph 60-40; Nash •5" Plus 5945; Hallifax 54-50; Nash Chiro 53-51; Lifestyles 53-51; Misfits 52 1/2-51 1/2; Scebc's Auto 52-52; Farmer^ Feed 32 1/2-67 1/2. High Games and Series - S. Glasgow 233- 569; L. Elliston 215-555; F. Ruthniff 194-527; B Hathaway 211-508; D. Sccber 181498; E. Ulnch 193477; E. Moore ISO463; M Dull 176434; N. Thayer 168430; M. Snow 153424; D. Bums 158417; S. Moore 147415; E Mcsccar 172461; R. Reichard 159-443; C. Watson 150437; D. Keller 164425; R. Girrbach 163; M. Milson 173; S. Pennington 174; B. Wilson 437; M. Garber 482. Sunday Night Mised B.S.cts 61; Thee Froggers 60; Nine Out of Ten 59; Red Dog 56; All Mixed Up 54; No Telling Whit 53 1/2; X-Filets S3; S4 K 52; WcYe OK SO1. Happy Hiokers 49TO; Thunder Alley 46; HED 46; Friends 45; Bear Alley 42 1/2; Lucky Strikes 38; Rock Bottom 29 1/2. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 232-562; L. Barnum 192-543; V Colvin 177-492; W. Miller 151-396; D. Snyder 206; D. Bartimus 199; M. Blanken­ ship 188; E. Hammontrcc 174; D. Penning­ ton 157; B Cantrell 155; N. Taylor 154; S. Snider 153. Mens High Games and Series - A. McBain 256-680; G. Snyder 236-603; J. DcLaat 215-601; V Hall Jr. 226-573; V. Hall Sr. 212-570; J. Smith 190-537; J. Agee 199-428; M. Martin 255; J. Kohler 223; C. Sanborn 213; B. Allen 203; B Hubbell 202; M. Eaton 198; B. Falconer 194. Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 75-29; 9 and A Wiggle 63 1/2-40 1/2; Late Comers 61-43; Brush­ works 60 1/2-39 1/2; Get Lucky 60-44; Ten Pins 57-47; No Whiners 56-48 Thomapplc Motors 54-50; Missing 2 53-51; Bad Habit II 51-53; Ramblers 49-55; Scars and Ser­ vice 47 1/2-56 1/2; Heads Out 47 57. All But One 45 1/2-58 1/2; Two Bks 43-57; Cousins 39 1/2-60 1/2; Mercy 35 1/2-68 1/2; Rocky 4 30-70 Womens Good Games and Series - G. Mcancy 173; E. Johnson 177; S. Sanborn 194; N Taylor 191-450; S. Vandcnburg 234- 574; S. McKee 249-620; D. Olmsted 154; J Ansell 115; D. Cooley 144; B. Dav­ enport 197-518; T. Pennington 173; D. Bar­ timus 200; R. Lydy 181-501; C. Service 153; L Lawson 162; P Kelly 152. Mens Good Games and Series - M. Kasmsky 222-577; D. Sears 193-525; K. Ramey 161; K. Mcancy 222-606; R. Roush 198-582; S. Peabody 219; J. Barnum 205; B Keeler 204; M McKee 216; E. Keller 231; R. Fay 212; J. Smith 181; M Kcdcr 203-534; B Madden 211-571; H. Penning­ ton 208-591; J. Bartimus 200-557; D. Ser­ vice 194; M. Lawson 195. THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! HM,m,nr HW HapWr by WM Anchor Bow lere ties Hamilton Excavating 60-36; Farmer’s Feed 52-44; Bennett Industries 49.5-46.5; Kent Oil Co. 47-5-48.5; Hecker Insurance 45-51; Carlton Center Bulldozing 34-62. Good Games and Series - L. Elliston 206- 539; S Drake 168-459; L. Dawe 169­ 447; E. Vanasse 174-505; P Fnth 155-419; T. Christopher 222-580; N. Potter 190; K. Fowler 191-514. 1-800-237-2379 »OffSYS1BIIOFSan>MCSTMa«W< K An wetapandanf Bow— ot Tystams. me • lOBryontSi • KOomazoo Merman 49001 • 345-2900 9129 to* DE Awnua - Ihchtond MtcNpon <9043 • 629-5252 Thursday A.M. Question Marks 57 1/2; Boomer’s Giris 57 I 2; Varneys 54; Just Us 52 1/2; Hap­ pened 51; Hastings Bowl 29 1/2. Good Games and Series - B Estep 164­ 466; D Mayhew 154-399; J. Kruger 156­ 385; J. Rablcy 155-384; S. Teunessen 167­ 382; C. Etts 112-291; B Sexton 161; L Jackson 157; C. Fox 156; H. Service 156; t. Ruthrufl 148 I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 11. 1999 - Page 13 IMPROVE... continued from page 12 Tyson Walther was a third Hastings' eager to manage double figures with 12 points. Walther scored in every quarter and also was a cog in the team's defense. K'Brio Kimble and Hoogewind both tallied 16 markers for Park and RJ. Bentley added 12 including three, three-pointers. A special tribute... Hastings High School awarded two of its best friends and two of its biggest contributors Tuesday at the district basketball game against Middleville. The Saxons honored Dr. James Atkinson and his wife Mary. Pictured here with the Atkinsons' are high school principal Tim Johnston and athletic director Steve Hoke. Grapplers pull out 109-0 decision Tbe Hastings Middle School wrestling team blanked Creston March 3 by a 109-0 score. Winning 17 matches by either forfeit or a pin. tbe Saxons were able to easily defeat the undermanned Creston squad. Winning matches for Hastings were Tom Rowse (forfeit). Chad Ferguson (pin). Ryan Ferguson (forfeit). Scott Redman (forfeit). Dan Blair (pin). Joey Hinckley (forfeit). Josh Bailey (forfeit), Justin Carley (pin). Matt Lipstraw (6-3 decision), Joe Smith (pin), Chris Rounds (pin), Nick Storm (pin), Cody White (pin), Andrew Ferguson (pin), Jake Heuss (pin). Jared Bel! (pin). Josh Lewis (13-4 decision), Brandon Marlette (forfeit) and Nick Strickian (pin). Jacob Johnson also won Ms exMbition match. On March 4, Hastings wrestlers traveled Tony Bowne was the game's high scorer with 20 points in the Saxons' regular season finale versus Wyoming Park. Program partners af-risk liras with staff to Rockford and came home with a 54-40 mat win. Winners for the Saxons were Rowse (pin), Chad Ferguson (pin). Ryan Ferguson (4 2 decision), Redman (pin), Chris Hoaglin (7-5 overtime decision). Carley (8-1 decision). Lipstraw (pin), Smith (pin). Storm (pin), Heuss (pin) and Jared Bell (20-11 decision). Exhibition Soccer Champs... The For-Tech spikers captured first place in the YMCA Adult Indoor Soccer League. Team members are (front row) Todd Wigg: (middle row) Larry Jachim. Chad Tolles. Brad Warner, Mark Carlson, Lin James Nickels; (back row) Mike Nickels. David Oom, Jim James. Brel Simenten and (not pictured) ball boy Scott Schoessel. (Photo provided) triumphs were gained by Hinckley (pin) Andrew Bollhouse (pin). Drew Richardson members that the program began as part of Southeastern's school improvement process in 1991 "and has remained as a yearly goal (pin), Drew Lusrey (pin). Rounds (pin), Andrew Ferguson (pin). Jenni Peake (pin), BJ. VanAman (pin). Steve Tyrell (pin) in promoting positive self-esteem for stu­ dents." Tbe program matches staff members with students, with the goal of "helping students feel worthwhile through positive interaction with a member of their school family in addition to their classroom teacher," Bradley said. "Staff members volunteer to spend a few and Mike Bollhouse (pin). YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County 1999 Coed Winter Volleyball Standings minutes each week with their student part­ ner, 2-- said. "This might be at lunch, be­ fore school. at recess or after school." Ac­ tivities shared by tbe partners include such things as reading together, shooting bas­ kets, eating lunch together, or just taking Team W-L Blair Landscaping..................................... 29-7 Hastings Mfg................................................ 33-9 Hastings Saxons .....................................25-17 True Value ...................21-15 Hastings Mutual ..................................... 19-17 Flcxfab.......................................................22-20 Slaughter.....................................................17-17 Coleman Agency......................................12-28 some time to talk. Bradley said. All staff members are invited to partici­ pate." A "balanced cross section* of tbe Southeastern staff has become involved in tbe program, she said, including tbe school principal, secretary, custodian, members of lhe kitchen staff, paraprofessionals, mu? ic and physical education teachers, Bradley, and several classroom teachers. Cordray Construction .......................... 12-28 The Wolverines......................................... 4-36 Adult Indoor Soccer League Team W-L-T For-Tcch .....................................................7-1-2 Dimmers and Doherty ..................... 7-3-0 Gary’s Hobby Shop................................4-4-2 White..........................................................0-10-0 Results Gary’s Hobby Shop 7 vs. White I Championship Game - For-Tcch 5 vs. William Doherty Attorney at Law 5 Shootout - For-Tcch I vs. Doherty 0; Champion for 1999 - For-Tech Mainstrcct Savings Bank Flex Fab Blue Drill Team Lakewood Merchants Flex Fab Red.......... . .4-6 4-6 . 3-7 .0-11 ,0-11 Game Results McNeal Law Firm 53 vs Richie's Kofl'cc Shop 50; Murphv'Flood 54 vs. Flex Fab Blue 56; Flex Fab Red 28 vs. Flex Fab Black 69; Lakewood Merchants 42; vs. PR Jammers 56; Blair Landscaping 80 vs. Mainstrcct Savings Bank 77; Other Body Shop 75 vs. Hastings Merchants 50. Students are referred to the program by classroom teachers. Bradley, with input from the staff, matches up adult volunteers with individual students. Many staff mem­ bers request the same partner each year. Bradley said this ts her third year with her student partner, and she will "miss our time together when (tbe student) goes to middle school next year." Bradley said the program "offers a special opportunity each week for some of our stu­ dents and staff to spend time together other than in an academic setting." "We have experienced 100 percent accep­ tance from students invited to participate." Bradley said. Between 18 and 25 students have been involved in "Positive Panners' each year. "This program does not cost any money," Bradley said, "yet both lhe staff members and students receive many bene­ fits." Some of tbe comments made by stu­ dents involved in the program include. "I liked eating lunch together." "He was nice," "I liked seeing my partner in lhe halt" "We talked about fun things." "She took time out for me," "She let me borrow her books." "When I had problems, I could talk to her," "I learned how to do new things," and "She was a special person 1 could talk to." Bradley said lhe program was recently submitted as one of Hastings' Schools en­ tries in tbe "Michigan’s Best: 1999 Educa­ tion Excellence Award" competition Soccer Runner-Ups... The Green Doherty Attorney Law team wound up second in the YMCA soccer league. Team members are (front row) Larry Bailey, Evan Winkler, Bill Doherty, Garrett Gonzales; (back row) Marvin Tobias. Dan Doherty and Jeff Wescott (Photo provided) DANCE WHITEWATER 7-3 Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident Of Barry County. look's who's fvnwg 5 on March 15! VFW POST 8260 • NASHVILLE Adult Basketball League Team W-L Other Body Shop...................................... 12-0 Blairs Landscapping...................................8-2 PR Jammers.................................................. 8-3 Flex Fab Black .............................. Hastings Merchants...................................7-4 Morphy Flood . ... .5-5 McNeil Law Firm..................................... 5-5 Richies Koffcc Shop . ... .4-4 A program called "Positive Panners," in existence for eight years at Southeastern Elementary, is an example of "bow possi­ bilities can become reality al Southeast­ ern." according to school counselor Nancy Bradley. In a presentation at a recent Hastings School Board meeting, Bradley told board Happy Birthday ZACHARIAH BAND H/irfovrwtaKho' MARCH 13TH low Mommy fr Paddy. 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Manshum City Clerk �Page 14 - The Hutmos Banner - Thursday March 11 1999 Four deputies, Middleville citizen receive special awards at dinner J-Ad Graphics News Service Angela J. Lett of Middleville and four Barry County Sheriffs Deputies received awards for their service to the community recently at a dinner held in their honor Feb. 27. Sheriff Steve DeBoer announced Tues­ day. Lett, 27. was given a Life Saving Award for helping to save the life of a young Kentwood man after an alcohol-related Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Nicole Sutten and Shane Burgett, The teacher pictured is Jane Merritt. Exchange Youth Citizen of the Month named crash near her home at M-37 and Cherry Valley Road last fall. "We own race horses and my fiance. Steve, and I had just gotten home al about 1:30 am." she recalls of that early Octo­ ber morning. "I sat down and was doing a crosswoo: puzzle and had tlie TV down real low so it was real quiet." Lett said she suddenly beard something, looked out the window and saw the head­ lights of a vehicle and flames. "I ran out to the guardrail and saw the flames coming from tbe front of the truck." she said. "So I ran in and screamed Tire.'', called 911. handed tbe phone to Steve and ran back to tbe guardrail." Lett said she yelled. "Is anyone tn there?" At first, she heard no response, but after yelling again, she heard a man's voice. "He said 'I'm here,'" she recalls. "I said 'you've got to get out, it's on fire.' He said 'I know' and started to get out” Leu said she then went toward the truck, which had flames coming from under the hood and from underneath, and helped the man from the burning truck that she later learned was only eight days old. "He had blood covering his face from a Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Adam Pratt. Rick Sherk and Ashley Morgan, with teacher John Merritt cut on tbe lop of his head." said Lett. "I screamed for Steve and bis son to get some towels and we brought him up to lhe porch and pul warm towels on him." According to Deputy Marti Lantinga. the man's truck burst into flames minutes after Leu helped the driver out. "If it had not been for Angela's quick thinking and courage, tbe driver may not have survived tbe crash." said lantinga "I feel Miss Lett deserves recognition for her brave and selfless act" Lett, who has helped at various other ac­ cident scenes near her home, said she was surprised by the award. "It was really nice," she said, adding that HEROES.. . though she never again saw the victim of the crash, she was told by Lantinga that be is doing well and has given up drinking. Also honored were: • Deputies Bob Fueri. Rob Horrmann and Tun lirhardt Life Saving Awards. Ac­ cording to their nominators: "Deputies Horrmann and Fuen were dis­ patched to a personal injury accident 00 Fruin Road and Holden Road where the driver had left lhe scene. "It could have been easy to handle the ac­ cident and to lhe followup later. Instead, tiiey became concerned about die amoun> of blood on scene. "Deputy Erhardt was sitting desk, run­ ning LEIN (law enforcement information network, to try to identify lhe car's owner). Erhardt. after several dead ends, found an address for the deputies to check. "Again, it could have been easy to quit, but Erhardt did not. Horrmann and Fueri found tbe address along with some more blood leading to a travel trailer, lhe subject in the trailer had a beer in his hand and a Tshirt wrapped around his leg "The leg had a severed artery and blood gushed' out when he moved it. Horrmann and Fueri performed fust aid and called an ambulance. "The subject was apprehensive (early sign of shock) and refused treatment. Tbe subject was eventually taken to the hospi­ tal. "The emergency room doctor said that if all three deputies did not take the extra ef­ fort that lhe subject would have died. All three deserve the Life Saving Award." • Deputy Rob Horrmann also received a Certificate of Achievement Award for at­ tempting to save the life of a Consumers Energy worker who had crashed his truck al Orchard and Eddy roads on June 5. 1998, at 2:30 am. "Deputies Dar Leaf and Horrmann were dispatched to a personal injury accident rollover. Upon arrival, they observed a Consumer's truck on its top in a deep ditch. At first, they saw someone outside of lhe truck. "Il looked like they were looking inside. The subject they saw as tbe driver who was (in fact) pinned under the door. The driver's lips were turning blue but be was con­ scious "This is a serious sign that be was not getting enough oxygen into his system. The dnver was also starting to troth M the mouth. This is a sign that his lungs are filling up with fluids. "The driver had to be removed from under tbe truck. He was drowning in his own fluid. "Deputy Horrmann tried moving the door and lifting the truck to remove the driver. IK. driver went into cardiac arrest in front of us. Horrmann never gave up. Horrmann worked up a sweat trying to lift with legs, arms and entire body. "The truck would NOT even rock back and forth. Delton Fire used the Jaws to free lhe driver. "Immediately after the driver was freed. Horrmann carried the driver to a spot and started CPR. "Pennock Hospital ordered the stopping of CPR minutes later. Deputy Herrmann's actions should not go unrecognized. He well deserves die above award." • Deputies Karl Vlietstra and Bob Fueri also received Certificates of Achievement for their work to find tbe subjects respon­ sible for the July 10 attempted murder of a Johnstown Township man. Their actions are described as follows: "Deputies Vlietstra and Fueri were dis­ patched to a residence on an assault com­ plaint. The residence was one that Vlietstra assisted the Southwest Enforcement Team with on a raid. Tbe victim was asswilled with ball bats because be had worked with S.W.E.T. "The deputies put a ’be-on-lhe-lookout' out for tbe suspects. Battle Creek Police Department caught tbe suspects that night. Tbe deputies attempted contact with our de­ tectives that night and they were unable to investigate. Tbe deputies ended up handling a long investigation of several counts at at­ tempted minder "Both deputies collected their own evi­ dence and got confessions. They built a strong case for two deputies with only one year experience with this department They did an outstanding job... both deputies de­ serve the above awards." continued from page 1 she gives. Patricia has been involved in the Odyssey of the Mind program for the past four years as a coach, judge, and regional problem captain, representing tbe TK school district "The schools are not the only beneficia­ ries of Patricia's master gardener expertise. She was one of tbe original organizers of the master garden demonstration at the Barry County Fairgrounds. She was the volunteer coordinator for two years for that exhibit and estimates that her total volun­ Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for March are Zach Fay and Heather Wilcox, with teacher Alice Gergen. teer service as a master gardener in lhe schools, the county garden and 4-H exceeds 2,500 hours over tbe past five years. "She is. and has been for seven years, the president of the Friends of lhe Caledonia Library. She volunteers at the library doing clerical work and fund-raising and planning programming. Two years ago, when the li­ brary organized a successful com maze, she was instrumental in raising $30,000 through tbe coordinated efforts of 80 volun­ teers. She organized a volunteer recognition program called Just Desserts to recognize and thank the many volunteers involved. This year she is also president of the Al­ liance of Friends Group, which works to coordinate and promote district-wide pro­ jects in tbe Kent District Library System. "Every summer, Patricia volunteers with lhe local public television station WGVU Channels 35 and 52 during their Kids Day Activities, sharing her enthusiasm for sci­ ence "If you ask Patricia what is the most rc* warding work she docs, she will tell you it Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for March from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Ashley Komstadt, Andy Kelly, Tiffany Howel. Erin Hemerfing, Matt Hoffman and Bea Furrow. is interacting with children, nature and an­ imals. She will tell you about tbe Moe Road Project, which is land lhe school dis­ trict has set aside for students to visit to learn about seasonal growth, wetlands and wildlife. Patricia visits with kindergarten, first- and third-grade classes several times a year. She win hide pipe cleaner worms and send lhe students on a hunt, all of them flapping their wings and making bird calls. "Amazingly. Patricia Johns has never The Hastings Area Schools will process applications for parents who would like to have their children participate in the Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program (GRASP). This correspondence program in reading and mathematics is designed for students who are enrolled in grades one through five. GRASP is a copyrighted correspondence program that was written with four pur­ toward a common educational goal. • Third, to provide an opportunity for par­ ents and children to maintain a positive feeling about their own school system throughout the summer months. • Fourth, to provide a cost effective alter­ Star Elementary's Young Citizen of the Month for March is Amanda McQuem shown here with teacher Cindy Wilcox. Evelyn Rappaport was selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month for March at St. Rose School. She is shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. been singled out for special recognition or awards. She walks among us an unsung hero. If volunteers were paid for the contri­ butions they make to the world we all share. Patricia would be one of tbe wealthi­ est people I know " Hastings schools to offer GRASP poses in mind: • First, to provide a means by which stu­ dents can maintain the recently learned es­ sential skills in mathematics and reading. • Second, to create circumstances that re­ quire students and parents to work together Kayla Clark, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk, is Young Citizen of the Month for March from Pleasantview Elementary School. Patricia Johns Chris Warren native to the traditional summer school pro­ gram in an era of restrictive budgets. • Each “course*’ in mathematics and read­ ing consists of a packet of I0 weekly lessons called modules. Each module is constructed to reinforce or reteach typical basic skills generally found in most curric­ ula at that particular grade. The cost for one subject is S2I and the cost for both subjects is $36, which in­ cludes a completion award and scoring ser­ vice, in addition to the curriculum packets. Application materials will be available during Parent-Teacher Conferences March 24 and 25 in the principal's office of the el­ ementary schools. Application deadline is April 23. Matenals for the GRASP will be ordered after April 23 and will be distributed to stu­ dents the last week of school. For additional information, check with the principal^ of­ fice Keep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH” with their hometown. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Give Us a Call at...945-9554 �The HasUnq*. Ranner Ihixviay Match H t’pfy ‘'*f IS County Board approves updated solid waste plan by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor An updated version of Barry County's Solid Waste Management Plan, with only minor changes from lhe 1990 document, won approval Tuesday by the Qounty Board of Commissioners. Now lhe document has io receive ap­ proval from 67 percent of the county’s 21 municipalities before the Michigan De­ partment of Environmental Quality can sanction lhe plan. The municipalities in­ clude lhe City of Hastings, lhe county's 16 townships and four villages. Tbe county is required by state law to have a solid waste plan approved by the The county has only one private landfill the outskirts of Hastings that has ap­ proximately 23 years of capacity at current disposal rates, the plan states. "After evaluation of the existing system and alternatives, they (committee members) concluded that lhe present system is work­ ing well and should be continued." "The county also has recycling opportu­ nities fix all of its citizens through nine re­ cycling drop off stations strategically lo­ cated throughout the county." The county and lhe private landfill. City However, when lhe Waste Management Co. recently purchased the local landfill, ini Environmental Services Landfill. Inc. of Hastings (CESLH), also jointly sponsor an annual household hazardous waste collec­ tion service "The plan calls for the continued use of DEQ. The solid waste plan was prepared by lhe Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee, chaired by V. Harry Adrounie CESLH for primary disposal, continuation of the present recycling drop Gif box of Hastings. "Some wording has been changed and demographics updated, but lhe basic intent of the plan has not been altered," Adrounie system and household hazardous waste collection system and promotion of recycling, reuse and waste reduction within the county." the firm discussed whether it would stay open. Waste Management has said it will keep the Hastings landfill open for at least a year. Steven Essling. who is in charge of lhe local landfill and specializes in gov­ ernment and regulatory affairs for lhe firm, said Tuesday. The county's solid waste management plan includes alternative systems if the lo­ cal landfill closes. They include exporting the county's waste to outlying landfills and using the existing incinerator at Kent County's facility. Barry's plan provides for exporting its waste to a!1 counties in Michigan. The local landfill can also accept waste from 19 Michigan counties as well as from other states and countries The company is developing a new $2.5 million five-acre cell at the Hastings site within the original 30 acres in which the landfill has operated since 1984. A new ceil is usually built every two to three years, Essling said 1110 last ones were constructed in 1996 and '94. Waste Management lias also received a construction permit from the DEQ to ex­ pand the landfill by 18 acres, bringing it up to lhe maximum amount of acreage al­ lowed under tlx- county host agreement and solid waste plan. In the solid waste plan, the landfill is permitted to use 48 acres on its 330-acre site. The firm's estimated yearly disposal volume is 175,000 yards. Commissioner Sandy James said she is concerned because the landfill has reduced its hours to the public Ken Neil, in a telephone conversation Tuesday, said reduced hours are in effect for the winter season as a cost cutting measure on Tuesdays and Saturdays because of low use by the public on those days. Commer­ cial waste haulers still use the landfill ev­ eryday, said Neil, former Hastings landfill owner, who is vice chairman of lhe County Solid Waste Planning Committee and a solid waste management consultant to tlx* landfill He anticipates that in the spring. Satur­ day hours will be increased from tlx- current 8 a m -12 p.m. to 8 a m. to 5 p.m. Those who have urgent needs to use die landfill, such as contractors and people who are moving, may stop at tbe main office and make arrangements when the landfill is closed to the public, Neil said. The county's proposed plan notes that two major purposes of solid waste management p'ans arc to "utilize to the maximum extent possible lhe resources available in Michigan's solid waste stream through source reduction, source separation and other means of resource recovery and to prevent adverse effects on tbe public health and lhe environment resulting from im­ proper solid waste collection, transporta­ tion, processing or disposal, so as to pro­ tect the quality of the air, the land and ground and surface walers." said. Michigan Court of Appeals upholds local trial sentence Tbe Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of Daniel Higgins in an armed robbery case dial was tried in Barry County Circuit Court before Judge James Fisher on May 19, 20 and 21, 1997, according to a press release from Fisher’s office. Higgins received a sentence of 10 to 20 years in prison as a result of his convic­ tion. Tbe case arose out of an incident in which two residents of Prairieville Town­ ship were attacked and robbed in their home by tbe defendant and two accom­ plices. The victims were robbed of $9,200 cash at gunpoint and one of the victims was hit on the bead with a gun, requiring 20 stitches between his eyes. The Court of Appeals rejected Higgins' argument that there was insufficient evi­ Perplexed by what hit a Hastings school district bus lost Thursday afternoon creating a bullet-like hole, Det. Sgt. David Oakland of the Barry County Sheriffs Department investigates the damage. dence to sustain his conviction, as well as tbe contention that the court gave erro- Police seeking information about school bus damage (TIME TO TIME inJilashvillc in October 1878, having had a practice in Maple Grove Township. He was a graduate of Detroit Homeopathic Medical by Shelly Suber Slqff Writer Anyone with information about how a Hastings school bus carrying six children was damaged by a small projectile in Assyria Township last Thursday is asked to call the Barry County Sheriffs Department, said Det David Oakland. According to Oakland and deputy Ted DeMott, the bus was eastbound on Case Read near North Avenue at about 2:30 College, receiving his diploma in 1875. Dr. F.A. Jones began a practice in Nashville in the spring of 1880. Some other doctors included Dr. H.P. Comfort, Dr. Edgar T. Morris. Dr Joseph T. Goucher, who was convicted of grave rob­ bery at Barryville Cemetery, allegedly attempting to obtain medical specimens. There was a team of doctors, Drs. John I p.m. carrying students from Pleasantview Elementary when the incident occurred. Become a "Sports Nut" and read all the area sports each week in The Banner! "A car came sailing by me and right then, it swerved behind me and that's when I beard the noise," said the bus driver, who asked not to be identified. "It was loud." Also bearing the noise, the children asked the driver what that loud "Nam" was. "I thought maybe a tire threw a stone," said the driver, who later found what appeared to be a bullet hole about 18 inches above tbe rear window of the bus. All of the children were sitting in the front of the bus. Oakland is not convinced the hole was made by a bullet, noting that the projectile merely tore lhe skin of lhe bus. "Whatever hit the bus, the skin was ripped but there we no penetration," he said, adding nothing was found in the bole. "I can't confirm or deny tbe bus was shot. The bole did not appear to be the type caused by a bullet striking metal. But I’m not ruling out anything." Just prior to hearing the noise, lhe driver said he saw two young males, possibly in their early 20s with brown hair just below the ears, inside die car. The car is a large gray, early 1980s The skin of the school bus was tom when some type of projectile struck it just as a car passed the occupied bus on the afternoon of March 4. never experienced an incident like this one. "I hope I never do again," he said. "If it Printing? had gone through the window, it would have hit one of the children or hit me. It's 945-9554 945-9554 "Mr. Higgins left the victims with their everyday life severely altered." Mc­ Dowell said then She asked the court to follow the recommendation of the proba­ tion department saying. "I think it's the only fair force, the only justice that can be imposed in this case." Higgins' attorney al the lime. Tonya Krause, said then that Higgins had always denied being involved and continues to do money. According to the testimony, "be wanted them to go over to the guy's house and rough him up." told them the layout of so. She described him as "incredibly re­ spectful* during the case and asked the court to follow lhe recommended sen­ tence. adding lhe prosecution's star wit­ ness. Frank McPherson, had received an continued from page 9 eight-year sentence. In imposing sentence. Fisher said, "To be perfectly honest I think the jury made lhe right decision given tbe evidence It makes me sick to my stomach that Frank McPherson only got eight years. He should have been sentenced to 20 years" Fisher had said the robbery would not and Minnie Baker. Dr. Francis E Shilling practiced in Nashville, and Dr. Fultz oper­ ated a small hospital on State Street. Later doctors were Dr. Carl Brown, who died sud­ denly in 1929 from a heart attack. Dr. Stew­ art Lofdahl came from Chicago to assume the practice of Dr. Brown, his brother-in­ law. Dr. lofdahl left Nashville to return to Chicago and Dr. Thomas Myers, his part­ ner, assumed the practice. The growth of Nashville is directly tied with the arrival of the Grand River Valley Railroad, which was later leased by the Michigan Central Rai Load and later the New York Central. In 1984-1985 the rail­ road was shut down and the tracks and rails taken up. (To be continued) • ef I have happened without Higgins' urging and said a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison would be appropriate, but that be would take into account Higgins' lack of prior felonies and lhe sentences re­ ceived by his co-conspirators. He sentenced Higgins on the felony firearm charge to 24 months in prison. Higgins received 8-20 years in prison on the remaining charges and they are being served consecutively to the felony firearm charge. Hastings 4/J-Ad Graphics ^ACADEMY AWAM)<£ F CONTEST J To enter, complete this ballot, checking the box next to who you think will win the (wj.. 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Crty/State/Zip______________________________________________________________________________ flame Address Crty_ Daytime Phone---------------------------------------- Evening Phone ____ Stale_____ Zip J-AD GRAPHICS 1952 N. Broadway P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 , ■ ................................... lit Pritti 52 pain of mot'it passes at Hastings 4 2nd Prise: 52 single Movie panes at Hastings 4 • 3r4 Ptkr. 10 movie passes at Hastings 4 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 11. 199g COURT NCUUS The last of five people recently convicted of sexually assaulting two Hastings brothers between 1992 and 1994 was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday to one year in jail with 29 days credit. Bernard "Lee" Seybold, 24. of Saint Charles, was convicted of indecent exposure after he entered a no contest plea in exchange for the dismissal of the original charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct for which he could have spent a maximum of life in prison. Indecent exposure is a misdemeanor which carries a maximum possible sentence of one year in jail and/or a $500,000 fine unless deemed a sexually delinquent person Seybold. however was not deemed sexually delinquent when Judge James Fisher sentenced him Thursday. Seybold was accused of coercing the boy into performing a sexual act in exchange for a cigarette in tbe boy’s Hastings home, the same victim he was convicted of sodomizing as a juvenile in 1990. said Assistant Prosecutor David Maided. "He obviously learned nothing from that because he committed the same offense a year later," said Maklcd. "He thought he could get away with it by denying it. As your honor knows, the plea agreement is lenient, considering what be did." Maklcd said Seybold agreed to enter the Banner CLASSIFIEDS CfliL.The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 / or Sah i(t ert aln>n Help Wanted 911 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS made while you wait- $20.00each- 2 or more $18.00 each. Great gifts. Action Signs 1011 E. 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MANAGER/ASSISTANT MANAGER POSITIONS: Po­ sitions available in Hastings and Battle Creek with rapidly ex­ panding theater circuit with ad­ ditional locations in Ml, IN, IL, MO, KS. Candidates should have management experience and/or college background. We offer competitive salaries and benefits plus opportunities for advance­ ment. Please send resume, refer­ ences. and salary requirement in confidence to: Goodrich Quality Theaters. Inc., attention: Reed Simon, 3250 Kabobel. Saginaw, Ml 48604 DUE TO A LARGE IN­ CREASE IN BUSINESS, local company must expand and fill 10 full time permanent positions to start at $540 per week. Com­ pany will train the inexperienced; job descriptions, hours, pay scale, profit sharing, benefits, etc. will be discussed at a one on one interview. No 3rd shift. For ap­ pointment, call 948-2387 ext. 8. SUBWAY OF HASTINGS Bow accepting applications for part-time. Some days, some nights.Mustbe 18. No phone calls please. PART-TIME CASHIERS NEEDED AT Shell Gas Sta­ tion. all shifts available, duties include: running cash register, and some cleaning, wc will pro­ vide training. Honest, reliable and friendly people. Please ap­ ply at 135 E. Green Street. Hastings.___________________ LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd shift. This well estab­ lished company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drag screen. For immediate consid­ eration contact STAFFMARK 725 W. Slate Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or call us at 948-8555. WANTED SALESPERSON. Wood floor supply company, locally owned & operated in Hastings. Experience with floor sanding a plus, must have per­ sonality plus college degree pre­ ferred. Salary negotiable. Fax resume to 616-945-4770 atten­ tion Jim Gray WEARHOUSE POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Full and part­ timeopenings. Include Lift truck work and General Labor. Must be able to do heavy lifting. Full­ time position includes benefits, insurance and 401 (k). Starting wage $7.5O/hr. Send resume to: Rugby Building Products 3801 Kraft Ave., Se.. Grand Rapids. 49512._____________________ NOW HIRING: HOME & GARDEN party demonstrators, beautiful home decor, work when you want-great commissions, call Bobbi. 616-945-0211.________ DIRECT CARE WORKERS, paid training to work with per­ sons with developmental dis­ abilities. Upto 18 hour* per week, variable shifts, starting wage at $7.32. Must be 18, have diploma or GED and current drivers license. Call 616-945-9613 and ask for Lori or Tracy_________ RETIREES: Want io supple­ ment your income working part time earning $7.32 an hour io start? Wc are a group home in Hastings for developmental diabled adults looking for car­ ing. mature workers to help with the residents care and housekeep­ ing. Wc offer paid training and flexible hours. Please call 945­ 9613 and ask for Lon or Tracy. E/O/E and drug free. plea to the lesser charge because tbe court hearings were creating a disruption of his life. He also encouraged Seybold to withdraw his guilty plea and go to trial if he truly believes he is innocent. "The defendant lias led, for lhe last four to five years, a crime-free life," said defense attorney David Dimmers. "He’s married, he has three children and he’s working. I can find nothing from anyone that he’s caused any problems for society for a number of years.” Fisher told Seybold that Dimmers did an excellent job working o^t a plea agreement and short sentence for him. "1 have to impose a sentence consistent with the charge and with what the prosecutor has worked out," he said. "I think you deserve tbe maximum sentence." In other court business: • Dallas Holland, 20, of Grand Rapids was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 115 days served on bis conviction of breaking and entering the Ace Gun Shop in Freeport Nov. 2, 1998, along with accomplices Ryan Braman and Erie Anderson. A second charge that be also broke into the shop on Oct. 20, acting alone, was dismissed. Holland was ordered to pay $21,076 in restitution to the shop, which Kuzava said is now struggling to stay viable since tbe two break-ins, in which more than 40 rifles, assault-type weapons, shotguns and sentenced to six months in jail and two years probation on his conviction of attempted receiving stolen property, a car, worth more than $100 Dec. 14 in Barry Township. • Joshua Bo Milbum, 18, of Plainwell, pleaded not guilty to two counts of probation violation after being extradited back to Michigan from Illinois on a Governor’s warrant for allegedly stealing a "Mr Elwin got himself into quite a lot of trouble last year while living in New York when he joined the Gangster Disciples, a gang whose main purpose is van in Wayland last November. Milbum could spend a maximum of two years in prison if convicted in each probation violation charge A $ 1 .(MX) cash or surety bond was set on each of the two petitions and a March 16 probation hearing was scheduled to smoke pot and steal cars,’’ said assistant prosecutor. David Maklcd. "I hope he understands how foolish and silly all that sounds." After living in New York with his father, whom Maklcd said set the example for drinking and being irresponsible. Elwin returned to Barry County and stole his uncle's car. His attorney, Dave Kuzava, asked that Elwin be offered therapy and counseling "I'm fearful of what will happen if he doesn’t find someone he can relate with," said Kuzava. "He wants to go back to school and get a job, but he's having trouble doing it on his own." "Obviously the efforts the juvenile court made with you were unsuccessful in turning around lhe behavior you learned from your father." said Fisher. Elwin was also placed on two years probation • John Ulrich, 32, of Muskegon was sentenced to six months in jail on his conviction of unlawful use of a vehicle for taking his mother's car without permission July 7, 1998, in Castleton Township. "His mother was finally at the end of her rope with Mr. Ulrich and didn't know what else to do," said Kuzava, who said Ulrich uad used the car to go looking for drugs. "Based on his history, something needs to be done at this point. He's been to several handguns were stolen and later sold to various individuals. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is working with the Michigan Slate Police to recover the weapons, Det. Sgt. Lou Quinn has said. "He caused a potential ruin to these people’s business," said Kuzava, "and now they’re in a precarious situation and are not sure whether they will be able to remain in business. This is a business that has been around quite a while and they’re people who are just trying to make a living." Holland, who also "is facing felony treatment programs and has had several relapses." Kuzava added that Ulrich’s ability to help charges in Kent and Ionia counties, has no opportunities in tbe past to do that," said Fisher. "You're 32 years old and you've criminal history prior to the three-county crime spree, said Kuzava. "I’m very sorry for what I’ve done," he said. "I never want to be in a situation like this again. I understand I owe these people a lot of money and I fully intend to pay them back." Holland also was ordered to spend the next five on probation and will be eligible fdFwM releawfor the purpose of community senrice work, which he can perform in lieu of his fines and costs. • Larry Christie, 33, of Delton, who originally pleaded no contest to charges that be fondled a girl under the age of 13 while swimming with her in a Yankee Springs area lake last August, withdrew his plea and will now go to trial March 22 and 23. Christie also is accused of simulating sexual acts with the girl while laying on lop of her on a couch "You’re honor, he’s professing bis innocence," said Christie’s attorney, James Goulooze. "If Mr. Christie thinks he’s innocent, he should have tendered that plea before," said Fisher before granting the motion to withdraw the plea and go to trial. "It be did what he’s charged with, be deserves a lengthy sentence, but if be didn't, he deserves to walk free." • Christopher Sowers, 20, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to time served plus three years probation for bis conviction of attempted assault with a dangerous weapon. Sowers admitted to using a tennis racket to beat a man along a Hope Township roadside on Aug. 28. 1998. "He has above average intelligence and he’s very motivated when it comes to something he really wants to do," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "He’s had somewhat violent behavior as a juvenile and has demonstrated that with this charge. His probation officer believes be has tbe potential to be very dangerous, particularly under tbe influence of alcohol." She added that be should be given a chance to prove himself on probation and get his substance abuse under control. "Otherwise, his history is going to catch up with him and he’s going to end up tn prison." she said. Though Sowers’ pre-sentence report reveals that he has had some past involvement with gang activity as a member of the White Supremacist Nation and that he has a "WSN" tattoo on bis right knee, be no longer is involved with tbe group, said attorney Michael McPhillips. "He wants everyone to know very emphatically that be is not a member any more." said McPhillips. "He is sorry he was ever involved with that group and be wants the tattoo removed and he regrets any part he had in that youthful indiscretion." Sowers told Fisher that he wants to change his life. "I hope you can," said Fisher, "or you are going to end up in prison." In addition to probation, he was ordered to pay $1,430 restitution and $500 costs. • Brian El win, 16, of Hastings was law enforcement officers with narcotic investigations indicates heavy use on his part "due to the amount of knowledge be had." Ulrich said his repeated relapses has resulted in an inability to cope. "I ask the court to go along with the recommendation and put me in this program so I can better learn to deal with myself," he said. "It looks like you've had numerous thrown away half your life. I can’t hold your hand. You have a lot of ability you are wasting." He was also ordered to spend two years on probation and to pay $1,000 costs • Timothy Wymer. 24, of Hastings, had charges of extortion and aggravated sralking against him dismissed by the Barry County Prosecutor s Office on March 1. slating that "The people arc unable to carry their burden of proof as required by law and therefore the ends of justice require dismissal of this case." • Claude Secs, 39, of Olivet, was sen­ tenced to three years probation and 90 m jail with credit for one day served and the balance suspended on his conviction of possession, delivery and manufacture of marijuana. Secs was arrested Sept. 18 in Woodland Township and an additional charge of carry­ ing a concealed weapon was dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. "Mr. Sees has no criminal history in the last 10 years? said Kuzava. "He was given a good report from his employer, appears to need substance abuse counseling and ap­ pears to have as good a chance as most people as being a good probationer." His attorney, John Shabluk, noted that Sees' only other contacts with the criminal justice system were traffic related. "He understand be needs to start moving his life in a more positive fashion." said Shabluk. • Josh Olson, 24, of Delton was sen­ tenced to 90 days in jail with the last 60 days suspended for his conviction of at­ tempted malicious destruction of property over $100, which involved smashing lhe windshield of a car. "It's clear be has a very serious drug problem and it affects him in a very nega­ tive manner, perhaps more than most peo­ ple we see in court." said Kuzava "If he continues to engage in drugs, scaring peo­ ple and doing crazy things, then the couit will have to do something else with him." Olson, who said he has also been charged in Allegan County and has followed the terms and conditions of probation, asked for mercy. "I’ve changed my life. I'm seeking treat- See COURT NEWS, page 17 �The Hastings Banner ocal home destroyed y fire early Saturday hy Shelly Sulser Staff Writer I ire ollieuils aren't ‘lire what caused a re earl. Sunday dial destroyed the home I loltn and loan Anderson at 420 E. Ccnr St nt Hastings, said Chief Roger Caris .'edncMlay OURTNEWS, from pg. 16 neiii and I do have a job," he said. "I'm working at Sajo's in Delton as a cook two lights ,i week and my uncle is starting a company fixing copiers and he wants me to •Lin there in a couple of weeks." I islx-r said he ordered the jail term to gel )lson off drugs He also ordered Olson to .pend two years on probation According to his probation officer, Judy irewer. Olson lias not participated properly n substance abuse treatment and reported hat he liad not planned to return. “I've found A A meetings more helpful,” 1999 - Page 17 Advertise in... "I have no idea," said Cans. "All we know is he had been in the kitchen baking and left the room and when lhe oilier guy, the renter, came back into the kitchen, he found it fully engulfed in flames. The place was so badly destroyed, there's no way to The Hastings tell." Cans said his department was dispatched to lhe fire at about 2:30 a.m and arrived to find the home fully involved in flames. "It started in the kitchen area, close to the range as close as wc can narrow’ it down," said Caris. Damage to the insured home is estimated al about $60,000, while another $21.000 worth of contents were also lost, said BANNER Call us at... 945-9554 Caris. Joan Anderson and John Anderson s 2year-old daughter. Misty Ixonard, were not home when the fire began, and no one was Thursday March 11 Four people were left homeless when this house caught fire Sunday in the 400 block of Center Street in Hastings. GET RESULTS! injured. Firefighters were on the scene for more than two hours, said Caris. 31 son said. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice « hereby given that the Barry County tanning Commission will conduct a public heartg for the following Special use Permits TABLED CASE NO. SP. 5-99 - Gary and Bar- ara Thome. LOCATION: On the East side of Solomon Rd etween Grange and W State Rds. m Sec 33 of vmg Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit x a country subdivsion in the AR zoning district CASE NO. SP. 3-99 • Christopher and Julie Holley LOCATION: On the West side of Mannrg Lake Rd between Hickory and Sheffield Rds. in Sec 25 of Barry Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a motor cross track and campground CASE NO. SP. 7-99 • Nyle and Judith Briggs. LOCATION: On the North side of Baseline Rd. between M 66 and Wing Rd in Sec. 35 of Assyria Twp PURPOSE; Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (i.e a beauty shop within the existing house) CASE NO. SP. 8-99 - Alan J. and Valerie K. Eavsy. LOCATION: On the East side of North M-43 Hwy between Kaiser and Furrow Rds in Sec 29 of Carlton Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a large animal veterinary hospital MEETING DATE: March 22. 1999 TIME: 7 30 p m PLACE: Community Room m the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court St.. Hastings. 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Kopenski. who was thrown clear of the vehicles, was listed in serious condition Wednesday at Spectrum Health tn Grand Rapids with multiple fracfires. He was also wearing a helmet. Police said Schipper was riding up a hill across a field near a snowmobile trail near Bass Road and North Patterson Road with City truck involved in three car crash two other riders when be met Kopenski near the crest. "There were three snowmobiles going up lhe hill, side by side and two or three com­ ing down the hill single file." said Sgt. Steve Harper of the Michigan Stale Police. "Etiquette says you slay to the right, espe­ cially going up a hill." Harper said all of tbe drivers were using their headlights and it is unlikely any A 29-year-old Hastings man is issued a citation for failing to obey a traffic signal after an accident Monday morning at the Broadway and State Street intersection. No one was injured when Jonathan Hurless, who was northbound on Broadway, apparently ran the stop light. Hurless' vehicle was struck on the driver's side by a westbound State Street Department of Public Works truck, driven by Darrell "Butch" Carr. 50. of Hastings, said police. The impact pushed the Hurless car into a truck facing south on Broadway, waiting in the left turn lane, driven by Audrey Deming. 66, of Hastings. Alcohol was not a factor and all three drivers were wearing seatbelts, said Hastings City Police Deputy Chief, Mike Leedy. Robert Schipper of Middleville died when the Skidoo snowmobile he was ridinq. left, collided with the 1998 Polaris, right, driven by a Byron Center man in Yankee Spnngs Township Sunday . tion is continuing It s possible alcohol was involved, but we don't have the results back yet." said Harper. charges will be fried, though the investiga­ ‘99 SUBURBAN SLT 4X4 ‘99 YUKON SLT 4X4 HUTH) SUB, KM Ml, IMffi, Ml TO, MUCK MOK. UAIMH, KEYLESS BORT, 1MU1 PKG. * MORL *466 $4O4 *36 mo lease. $2600 due al signing pius tax. ‘99SIERRA EXT. 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Fit. until b: Saturday until 2 SERVICE HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 8-7; Tues., Thuts. & Fn 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-03-18.pdf d7b39428f6baa73386466eb43c19b1cf PDF Text Text Gypsy moth spray recommendations Multi-cultural day celebrated Vikings, Saxons in regional battle See Story on Page 2 See Story on page 3 See Story on Page 10 The Hastings VOLUME 146. NO. 11 The Netherlands1 next travel film The next travelogue presentation in the Hastixjs Kiwanis Club's "World Trave! Senes" will be on The King­ dom of the Netherlands" at 7 pm. Fri­ day at Central Auditorium. Sberilyn Memes will be on band to narrate her film, a journey through a tiny European country brimming with flowers, folklore and history. Tickets are available at the door or from any Hastings Kiwanian. As usual, there will be musical en­ tertainment before the movie and dur­ ing intermission. Land use session set for Saturday The OUR (Our Ultimate Resource) land conference is scheduled for 8 aaa. lo 3:30 pan. Saturday al the Middle Villa and rvg inuerv ray between 100 and 150 people already have m»K reservations The session will focus on attitudes and possibilities relating lo future land us- in Barry County. The conference is being sponsored by the Barry County Fann Bureau. Michigan State University Coopera­ tive Extension Service. Barry Com­ munity Foundation, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy aid Barry County Futuring Committee. A limited number of seats will be available at the door. Admission is $17.50 for the entire conference, in­ cluding a continental breakfast and buf­ fet luncheon. Barry County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus will introduce professional planners from Calhoun County, Kalamazoo County and the city of Wyoming. One of them will be former Middleville Planner Jason H. Bloom ANNER THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1999 News Briefs: Cherry. Clifford Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 and Gerald Adams, regarded as experts in land use, will discuss issues such as intensive livestock operations, site condomini­ ums, lake access regulations, farm land preservation, private roads and the overall importance of planning and zoning. There also will be panel discussions and participation in a survey. Maple syrup open house set The public is invited lo find out more about how sap is transformed into syrup al a maple syrup open house from 10 am. to 4 p.m. Satur­ day. March 20. and from noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. March 21. at W.K. Kel­ logg Experimental Forest located near Barry County in Augusta. Visitors will have the chance to tour the sugar bush (maple grove) and learn how trees arc tapped to collect sap via buckets and lubes. Theyll also visit Maple Manor and watch the cvapiralor boil sap to sweet maple syrup There will also be an educational video on the maple syrup process and free maple syrup samples. There is no admission, but donations are appreciated Parking is available on site. For more information, contact the KBS Volunteer Program at (616) 671­ 2263 or the W K. Kellogg Forest. (616) 731-4597. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Hastings School board opposes state takeover by Mary Warner Staff Writer All but one member of the Hastings School Board Monday voted lo pass a resolution opposing the proposed state takeover of struggling local school districts. The proposed legislation would not actually pertain to the Hastings School District Superintendent Carl Schoesscl cautioned school board members, because it only applies to school districts with 100.000 or more students The only district in the state with that many students is the city of Detroit be said. Board Treasurer Eugene Haas voted against the resolution, saying that "there are school systems where change is necessary to ensure quality education for children" but that "there's been no organization that has come forward with a plan lo mediate that situation." Haas said "no alternative* to the sure takeover plan has been developed He said school board members are elected "to ensure the children of the community a quality education" and asked whether board members opposing the state takeover plan are "not upholding their sworn duty* to provide a quality education for children. Haas said il was "morally and ethically wrong* for members of the Hastings School board to support the resolution opposing the state takeover plan In voting for the resolution. Trustee Larry Haywood said that the takeover proposal is "throwing out the baby with the bath waler" and "there has to be a better way than to put every board on notice that you can be replaced at the stroke of a pen." Haywood said there should be "other solutions" to the Detroit school system's PRICE 50' Time for a new face... One of the new clock faces on the Barry County Courthouse is pidured in the photo at right while workers in a cage, dangling from a crane cable, drill through the bricks to prepare for the installation of another clock face. See SCHOOL BOARD, continued page 3 Four townships still pursue sewer/water authority by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer r. central Barry county Sewer and Water Authority, formed by four area townships last year, still is actively being pursued, according to Rutland Township Supervisor Robert Edwards. Hastings and Rutland charter townships and Castleton and Carlton townships are studying ways lo construct cither a regional lagoon system or separate wastewater treatment and water service facilities. "We are still going forward with the concept." Edwards told the members of the Rutland Charter Township Board last week Tile board voted unanimously lo renew its membership in the organization for a $500 annual fee. According to jEdwards. the four townships, will ,s4i with engineers from 2 pan. to 4 p n-ilguesUay. March 23, at the Rutland Tofmship Hall to explore federal funding options. Die authority was formed last year when Hastings and Rutland townships locked horns with the city of Hastings over the city not extending water and sewer services outside the city limits. "If it weren't for them not wanting to extend the services, we would not have needed lo form the authority." Hastings Charter Township Clerk Bonnie Crutlcnden said then The four townships paid $15,000 to Capitol Consultant Engineers of Lansing Sec TOWNSHIPS, continued page 2 Expenses down, revenues up in Country Trial Court by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Cooperative efforts of judges, court ad­ ministrators and staff and fewer Inals last yea- helped keep expenses under budget for the Barry County Trial Court system. Those savings coupled with receiving more revenues than anticipated resulted in an ex­ tra $369,000 for the county's general fund. Circuit Court Judge James H. Fisher said. "All divisions of the court operated under budget and over budget for revenues..." be said. More services for people engaged in law­ suits also were started by the court in 1998. "A group counseling program for domestic violence perpetrators has been meeting regularly, and a new family coun- seling resource for parents and children (in divorce situations) with Family and Chil­ dren's Services is getting started," Fisher told the County Board of Commissioners in his annual report last week. Judges continue lo share their workloads and duties under the Trial Court system, which was implemented as a state demon­ stration project four years ago. The system consolidates and streamlines probate, dis­ trict and circuit courts into a single trial court The project has worked so well that Fisher said the county's judges and staff do not want lo return to the old style of busi­ ness and have recently voted to seek per­ manent designation from the Michigan Time stands still for the four antique dock faces (one is shown in the foreground) that have looked over downtown Hastings on the Barry County Courthouse clock tower for more than a century. Using a huge crane from McCormick Enterprises of Delton, workers removed the old clock faces and installed new ones After the 1892 clock mechanism wore out, the County Board of Commissioners hired Verdin Co. of Illinois to duplicate the old wooden clock faces with new plastic ones and replace the single clock motor with four separate ones for at total of about $30,650. The old dock, made by the Meneely Bell Co. of Troy. N.Y., cost $420 The antique bell in the tower will chime again with the new dock mechanisms See TRIAL COURT, continued page 5 HHS Top 10, National Merit winners announced Students with the 10 highest grade point averages at Hastings High School were announced at the Hastings School Board meeting Monday. Also recognized were two national merit scholarship winners. In back at left, Bethany Arnett was recognized as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. She is also a member of the Top 10 with a grade point average of 3.96. Zach Woodley, third from the right in back, was recognized as a National Merit Semi-Finalist. Other Top 10 members are (front, from left) Sarah Byington. 3.85 gpa, Allyson Morgan. 3.96 gpa; Amber Reid. 4.0 gpa; Erika Simpson, 3.85 gpa; Mike Wank. 3.80 gpa; (back, from left) Arnett; Michael Lipstraw, 3.81 gpa: Beau Mason, 3.87 gpa; Woodley (not in Top 10 but merit scholar); Laura Storm. 3 88 gpa; and Corey Sandusky. 3.92 gpa �Page ? - The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 18 1999 News Briefs: Public dinner set in Freeport The Ireeport Business Association has announced that its second annual public Swiss steak dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. March 27, at the Freeport Community Center. Proceeds will be used to fund com­ munity events such as die Halloween party, turkey giveaways and Santa Claus visits at Christmas. The menu will include choice of salad, Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, rolls, beverages and dessert Cost is $7.50 for adults and $4 for children. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet al 7 p.tn. Thursday. March 18. at the Barry Township Hall. 155 East Orchard St. Delton. The program will be "The Andrews Railroad Raid: The Great Locomotive Chase* by Dick Kishpaugh of Parch­ ment. Civil War buffs may find this prrsenlation of particular interest. All meetings programs and event of the Barry County Historical Society Choral Society to sing March 28 The l^keuixxJ Area Choral Society will have a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. March 28. al the First United Methodist Church. Hastings. The choral group, directed by Dr. Robert Oster of Lakewood High School, has more than 100 members and welcomes more. Members mostly come from the Hastings. Lake Odessa and Woodland areas, hut some are from as far away as Battle Creek, Charlotte, t ansing and Grand Rapids. The Choral Society is expected to sing mostly gospel selections, but may add some pop and patriotic tunes Lenten Luncheon series continues The Lenten Luncheon series, spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, will continue at noon to­ day (March 18) at the Fust United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Hastings. Aller lunch, a worship service will be held in the sanctuary at 12:30, con­ cluding at 1 p.m. The theme for this year's scries is "The Lord's Prayer " Pastor Carl Litchfield of the Wel­ come Corners United Methodist Church will speak today on "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." There is no cost for the lunch, but a free-will offering will be taken. For more information, call 945 9574. are open to the public. Easter egg hunt set by Jaycees A community Easter egg hunt has been scheduled for 1 p m. Saturday, March 27. at Bob King Park on Wood­ lawn in Hastings. The hunt, sponsored by the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees. will be split into two age groups. 1 through 5 years and 6 through 12. Egg humets should bring their bas­ kets or buckets or bags to fill with goodies The Easier bunny also will be in at­ tendance. For more Infomation, call Andrea Purdun at 945-3448 . ... : .10 Administrators' coffee slated The Hastings Area Schools' next monthly "Coffee with Administrators" session is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday. March 19, in the multi­ purpose room of Hastings Middle School. The session will begin with a brief presentation about student-led conferences. Kindermusik classes slated Kindermusik in the Music Garden Studio will begin a new eight-week unit of Kindermusik Village April 13 for infants and toddlers up to age 18 months with a parent or caregiver. Cindy Kaczmarczyk will give free demonstrations of Kindermusik Vil­ lage al 11 a.m. Friday at the Hastings Public Library. The 30-minute ses­ sions for children together with a par­ ent will be repeated at 11 a.m. March 26. Both demonstrations will follow the regularly scheduled story time at the library. For additional details, phone 948SONG. Banquet to help wildlife in area Pheasants Forever's second annual banquet and auction will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday. March 27. at the Mid­ dle Villa Inn in Middleville. Funds raised at the banquet will go toward improving wildlife habitat to improve wildlife population. Art prints, statues, guns, collector knives, outdoor clothing and other sporting goods will be among the items to be auctioned off. For tickets, call local chapter Presi­ dent Jim Decker of Freeport Elevator at 765-8421. Treasurer Rick James at Electric Motor Service at 945-5113 or banquet chairman Scott Prill at 948­ 3917. Membership dues io join the chapter are $20 annually and the cost for din­ ner tickets is $25 Pheasants Forever, formed 16 years, is an organization dedicated to turning thousands of acres of land into wildlife habitat. It has a staff of 13 regional biologists to work closely with members to determine what kind of habitat best suits the needs of any given area. Musical to help youth theater Officials say chemical Btk best in killing gypsy moths by Ruth Zachary Spraying with Bacillus thuringicnsis kurstaki (Btk.) is the best method available for suppressing gypsy moths, say Barry County MDA Gypsy Moth Program Coordinator Casey Harris and Dennis Pennington. Barry County Agricultural Agent, working it rough the Cooperative Extension Service. They say Btk. is basically one of the safest approaches ro the gypsy moth problem, especially the way the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) administers the p>ogiam. Pennington insists that spraying with Btk is the safest method if spraying is chosen He said since 1961, when the spray was first used, there has been no case documented that shows any harm to birds, fish, animals, pets or people Btk is most effective on gypsy moths and affects only moths and butterflies. It is a protein which is toxic to the caterpillars only if ingested. He said contact with skin and by inhalation was not shown to be harmful to other species. Harris defended the MDA program as an integrated pest management program of which Btk. spraying is a part. She said there are many precautions built into the program to prevent it from having long­ term detrimental effects. For instance, spraying rarely occurs on one site more than two or three times. High infestations usually do not recur in exactly the same place, which greatly reduces the chance that gypsy moths will become resistant to Btk. Rotation of spray areas, and intermittent spraying also reduce danger of resistance developing in the species. Resistance in a species usually develops after eight or A special musical presentation, "Af­ ternoon on Broadway" is planned for 3 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at LeasonSharpc Hall of the First Presbyterian Church more generations of consistent exposure. Some people arc concerned about harming other moihs and butterflies. In A number of local singers will give their renditions of popular Broadway songs from "Miss Saigon," The Mu­ within spray blocks. If spraying for gypsy moth is indicated in these areas, an alternative and very sic Man," "Whoopee," "Anything Goes," "Ragtime" and "42nd Street" The second annual performance is being held to benefit the Youth The­ ater Guild of the Thornapple Arts Council. The guild sponsors a theater specific spray will be used that will not affect the species lo be protected. This workshop for youngsters every sum­ mer Co-directors or the "Broadway/pro- duetkn are Peggy Hemeriing and Todd Willard. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens and students They are available from King's Music Center by calling 948-2554 or at the door. 'Leprechaun* contest slated The Hastings Jaycees will bold their fourth annual "Cutest Little Lep­ rechaun* baby contest at Kmart from 10 asn. to 3 pm. Saturday. March 20. and Sunday. March 21. All money raised will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation . There will be an age limit of 3 years and an entry fee of $10. Contestants' parents should mail a photo (no larger than a 5x7) with the child's name, age parents’ name and address Photos will be placed in canisters at Kmart The one with the most donations after two day will be the winner. The first place prize will be an 8x10 portrait from White's Photography, second prize will be a gift certificate from Kmart and third will be a gift cer­ tificate from Toys-R-Us. Photos and entry fees may be mailed to the Hastings Jaycees. 404 W. Grand St. Hastings 49058. For more information, call Nikki Vanlloulen at 948-8636. Shelter auction raises $7,300 An auction to benefit the Barry County Anima) Shelter 2000 project raised more than S7,3OO last Saturday al the Barry Expo Center. More than 100 bargain hunters made purchases and a team of local auction­ eers oversaw the bidding. Funds raised will go toward building a new animal shelter facility in Hast­ ings io serve Barry County by the year 2000. The Barry County Board of Commissioners already has pledged $150,000 and volunteer events are at­ tempting the match it. One casualty in the fund-raiser was organizer Dee Lowell, of the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees, who broke her leg while moving tables to set up. The next Anima) Shelter 2000 fund­ raiser will be a benefit dinner al Jonny Conoon’s in Hastings on Sunda- evening, March 28. There also a»c plans for a golf outing in May. For more information about the campaign, call the Barry County Hu mane Society at 945-0602. Barry County, five endangered species have been identified, affecting 961 acres spray, called Gypcbek, is made from the Nucleopolyhedrotis virus(NPV), a disease which affects only gypsy moth caterpillars and no other species. The treatment is developed only by the U.S. Forest Service. Pmiuction is loo labor intensive and expem^ve to use widely. The MDA requires specific steps in the administration of the program to protect people's rights and safety. There arc several times at which people can choose to be involved and ask for spraying or refuse it. Spraying dates and times are pre-announced. Harris said if people choose other alternatives to spraying, every choice regarding gypsy moth suppression involves some undesirable consequences. Even doing nothing at all can risk water quality in lakes and streams. If the level of infestation is high, in some areas near lakes and streams, defoliation can result in raising water temperature, raising nitrate levels, affecting stream flow and yield, increasing acidity and can result in coliform and fecal streptococcal densities. She said an environmental impact statement evaluates different alternatives for dealing with gypsy moihs, including doing nothing at all, and it points out the advantages and disadvantages of each choice. This statement is put out by the USDA, the U.S. Forestry Service and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Copies are available at the MSU Extension and the Barry Conservation District offices. When people arc overwhelmed with the caterpillars in early summer, they often combat the pests with desperate measures which are much more harmful than spraying with Btk. For example, Harris found one person mixing kerosene and orthene to spray in an area that could run off into a nearby lake. People are often concerned over damage to trees and potential loss of value to property, and use other chemicals that can severely affect other insect species, and may not touch gypsy moths. Some people have advocated the use of organic approaches, like fungi, viruses and predatory insects against the pest, but these can also have detrimental effects on the environment if attempted without enough knowledge. Deborah McCullough, an entomologist working at MSU. has said there arc only a few species that arc truly safe to release for the purpose of combatting gypsy moths, and some well intentioned people have released species into the ecosystem that have attacked other moths and butterflies and other beneficial insects with far-reaching detrimental impacts on the environment. Btk seems to have fewer damaging consequences to the environment than some other approaches, including biological methods that end up being harmful. Pennington said people don't want to harm the environment, and are loo eager to accept claims that a biological Dennis Pennington solution to the gypsy moth problem is automatically better than some other approach. He says it is important that people try to be as informed as possible about all the alternatives before they make any choices about gypsy moths. Of all the options, each will have consequences, he said. One way is to attend informational meetings and seminars on gypsy moths, like those being given by the MSU had investigated the farmer who had an ulcer in his eye, and discovered it was there before exposure lo Btk. she said Pennington said be talked to Steve Nicholson, who works for Abbott Corporation, which makes Foray 48 B, the commercial name of the Btk product used for spraying. Nicholson said the spray is 75% water. used in The other ingredients of the spray solution are materials people would find in their kitchen, he said, and are used to make the droplets stick to leaves, last longer, to keep them from evaporating and other things so the spraying will be the most effective. In regard to charges that the other ingredients in the spray are harmful, Pennington mentioned a study the USDA cites, in which the spray was autoclaved so the Btk was killed, and then sprayed the Btk spray of for one on gypsy moth caterpillars. He said the spray caused no mortality, which indicated the living Btk was the ingredient which was effective against Extension service and the Barry Conservation District. Harris said the MDA gypsy moth pro­ gram avoids exposing people to direct contact with the spray. People are notified by mail and radio broadcast of the lime and day of spraying so they can avoid it, and put pets inside. Only a half gallon of spray is used over an acre of I vid, and that is in a concentration of 2.1% of Btk in the spray when Barry County. Spraying includes atomizing liquid to break it into droplets of a size so that is a lethal dose Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) caterpillar, and not so large lhal the drop will discourage ingesting it. The spray is so fine that it is distributed in very minute quantities in the environment. Harris and Pennington were critical of a recent article in the Reminder and the Sun and News about Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), taken from the Journal of Pesticide Refonn.(1994). They said it was misleading because the strain of Bt being used in the Barry County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program, is Btk (kurstaki), which is not the source of various harmful side effects mentioned in the previous article. Harris said the EPA investigates all complaints about Btk. The the caterpillars. "This is still our best alternative to spraying with chemicals," Pennington said. Another significant advantage of Btk. is that it really is very specific to moths and butterflies, and most especially to gypsy moihs, be said. Meetings lo give information about the gypsy moth program are planned, and all county residents are invited to attend. These meetings will be held at Rutland Township Hall, 2561 Heath Road, Hastings, tonight (March 18) at 7 pjn., and at Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road. Middleville, and Wednesday, March 24. at 7 p.m. TOWNSHIPS, continued from page 1 to conduct a study of wastewater and water service needs in their jurisdictions. In other business at the meeting: Wednesday. March 10: • Edwards reported that a pending lawsuit against the city of Hastings over an alleged refusal to abide by a water service contract will) Rutland, has been sidetracked. Both parties were to enter into a courtordered mediation process starting March 25. However, the meetings had to be postponed because one of the designated mediators had lieart bypass surgery. • The board agreed unanimously to pay the budgeted $2,000 to the YMCA Youth Council of Barry County, though $2,972 "We just sort of disintegrated," said Walters. "Perhaps Hastings would be willing to vole to support the library and perhaps us too outside of a district library." Committee Co-Chair Jim Brown told the board that the legalities of offering library services to the township on a contractual basis are being explored and the idea appears feasible. "It looks like a viable thing and we'll likely pursue that." be said A millage request would likely be needed to help fund those services, but Hastings Township docs not hold special elections by policy. was requested, which translates into $4 for Edwards suggested that a library millage be added to the upcoming, countv-wide each of the 743 Rutland Township program participants. The board noted that the YMCA's special election for a 911 surcharge. • Edwards noted that he and Clerk Robyn contribution request however, was received after the township adopted its budget. "Perhaps you can talk to them and tell them when we do our budget." Trustee Marlin Walters said to Edwards. • The board turned down a request to contribute to the Animal Shelter 2000 building project currently under way for the construction of a new facility. "We cannot donate, we are not at liberty to do that, according to statue," said Edwards. "Blanche (treasurer Munjoy) gave on behalf of all of us." • The board approved seven road paving projects for 1999, which includes: - $35,350 to mat. wedge and seal one mile of Gun Lake Road beginning at Chief Noonday Road; - $7,100 for the full seal of 2.15 miles of streets around Algonquin Lake; - $12,250 for the full seal of 1.30 miles of Heath Road, from Gun I^ike Road to Middleville Road); - $8,200 to edge and full seal .80 miles of Irving Road, from M-37 north to the township line; - $2,800 to full seal .40 miles of Rork and Mead streets; - $7,000 to mat wedge and seal Cook Road front die Gun Club to Yeckley Road, and - $5,000 to fully seal .71 miles of Hammond Road. 500 feet north of Iroquois Trail to Woodruff Road The total cost of the projects are $77,700. • The board heard a report from former district library steering committee members Munjoy and Wallers dial die concept lias been set aside McKenna will draft a proposed new vendor permit application policy. Vendors in the township, such as fireworks vendors, currently are not required to obtain a permit to sell. "This gives us a chance to say they do have proper insurance and that they're legitimate," said Edwards. The policy should exclude service clubs conducting fund-raisers, suggested Barb Schondelmayer. • Edwards noted after the meeting that the township is still waiting for further clarification from Township Attorney Lynda Thompson of the proposed trail regulation ordinance, which was heavily criticized by members of the Paul Henry Trail Association after it was published last month. "We're still waiting for information." he said. "If it means making an amendment, we'll incorporate those, but at this point I have no idea what her suggestions will be." Pick up EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER at many convenient locations around the county. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 18. 1999 - Page 3 Multi-cultural day celebrates reading month at Central Students at Central Elementary learned about different cultures last Friday during a multi-cultural day that tied in with month­ lied in with their social studies curriculum. They studied Hawaiian culture, learning Hawaiian words, watching a video about Polynesian culture, sampling some of the foods of Hawaii, making sea shell frames, teacher Marianne Kendall, every page a stu­ dent reads at Central equals a mile around the globe, with the goal being to "gel and learning about hula dancing. Hawaiians communicated through their hula dancing, the students were told. Hula dances toid stories, and different move­ ments denoted different things — for ex­ head meant the sun. lhe dancing was usu­ ally done to a drum or ukulele. At one point hula dancing was banned by Christian missionaries, but was reinstituted in the lX(X)s by one of the Hawaiian kings. Some Hawaiian words students learned included "mahalo" (mah-HAH-loh), mean­ ing thanks, "puka" (POO-kab). meaning hole, "pilikia" (pcc-ice-KEE-ah), meaning trouble, "Jani" (L AH-nee), meaning sky or around lhe globe a few times." For fourth-graders, the multi-cultural day ample, hands crossed over lhe chest meant love, and hands held in a circle over the heavenly, and luau (LOO-ow), meaning a feast. long reading activities. March is reading month at the elementaries, and the theme is "Reading Around the World." According lo fourth-grade Jennifer Smith practices hula dancing being demonstrated on a video tape. Hands held over the head denote the sun when hula dancing. Christine Lake shows off the seashei frame she made. From left, Bryan Skedgell, Nolan Heath and Scott While sample some Hawaiian foods, including pineapple and macadamia nut pancakes. SCHOOL BOARD, continued from page 1 problems besides "passing legislation that puts all school boards at risk." Board Vice President Mike Hubert said there arc other ways citizens can seek redress if school boards arc not doing their job. other than having the state lake over the district. Board members can be voted out of office, be said, or can be recalled. The resolution stales that "this board of education strongly supports Michigan's long tradition of local school districts and boards of education. This tradition is founded on two important principles, first, under Michigan law. school board members are state officers responsible for carrying out the stale's educational obligations at the local level. Second, public schools function best through representative and participatory government — where citizen Pictured (from left) are Bonnie Meredith of Farm Bureau Insurance, essay contest winners Molly Benningfield. Colleen Shellenbarger, and Samantha Wailace. and middle school teacher Larry Metendy. Students win essay contest awards Three students from Hastings Middle School have been named local winners in the 30th annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. Winning first place was Colleen Shellenbarger. Second place went to Samantha Wallace Third place was given to Molly Benningfield. All three winners received certificates for their achieve­ ments, and the first place winner's name will also be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school. Health Dept, names personal health director Penny Pierce has been appointed per­ sonal health director for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. The announcement was made this week by Health Department Direclor/Health Of­ ficer Thomas Spencer. Spencer indicated that the appointment includes administrative oversight of the Health Department's Home Hcalth/Hospice Division, Community Health Division and clinic services. Pierce began working al the local Health Department as a home health nurse in 1982, then moved into a supervisory posi­ tion, eventually becoming home health di­ vision director in 1993 Before she joined the Health Department staff, was a nurse in a hospital. Pierce earned an associate's degree in nursing from Kellogg Community College and now is enrolled in the master’s nursing program al Andrews University. About her new appointment, she said. "1 am committed to leading the personal health programs of the Health Department in providing quality health care services to the community." She lives in lhe Bellevue area with her husband. Mart, and two children, Jason and Jennifer The students wrote essays on their "American Hero." Shellenbarger wrote about her brother, Martin, Wallace wrote about puppeteer Jim Henson of the Muppets. Benningfield wrote about Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of President franklin D. Roosevelt. Local Farm Bureau agent Larry Neil of Hastings sponsored lhe middle school contest Shcllenbarger's essay now advances to state level competition, from which 10 top essays will be selected. The top 10 statewide winners, who will be announced in April, will receive plaques, cash and U.S. savings bonds valued from $500 to $1,000. la addition, the top 10 will be honored at a banquet in lansing. meet with Michigan's top governmental leaders and be featured guests at a Lansing Lugnuls minor league baseball game. Several thousand eighth grade students from nearly 500 Michigan schools partic­ ipated in the essay contest. Started in 1968 and open to all Michigan eighth graders, the contest en­ courages Michigan youngsters lo explore their roles in America's future. The following is Colleen Shellen- hargers essay: My American Hero What is an American hero to me? This is a person who has made a big impact on my life and on other lives, loo. My American hero is my brother. Martin Shellenbarger. He is my hero because he has respect for himself, respect for others, and be is the bravest person I know My brother is 18; be has many physi­ cal disabilities. He weighs only 60 pounds, and is 40 inches tall. His body is very different from an average person. I asked him once if be could be born again, what would he look like? He said, "Just the way I am!" He explained to me that if be did not have his disease, he would not be who he is now. because the disease is pan of who he is, although lhe disease is not all he is 1 have never seen my brother ashamed of himself even though his appearance is different from others The way that Marty lives bis life has changed tile way I live mine. Sometimes 1 feel bad about myself I might not like the way my hair turned out, or maybe feel I need to lose a few pounds. These arc times when I think about my brother and realize dial I need lo respect myself just lhe way I am. I have learned dial if I re­ spect myself, others will respect me. too. I have learned to be open-minded when 1 choose friends. Everyone has something to offer. My brother's examples give me bravery to go for my dreams Sometimes people will ask me if 1 am ever ashamed of my brother. I could never be embarrassed of someone that I would like to be more like. Marty is my American hero. Association of School Boards. That organization asked Hastings and other school districts to take an opposing position to lhe proposed legislation. Meanwhile, the State Hoose of Representatives Wednesday morning passed a modified bill that would allow Detroit's mayor to take over, but the local school board would remain intact in an advisory capacity only. In other action al Monday's meeting, the board approved a proposed plan to change two schools' status in lhe O-K While and Gold Conference divisions. Because Forest Hills Northern's enrollment has increased school board members elected by the people in each community make vital and Wyoming Park High School's enrollment has decreased, it is proposed that Wyoming Part switch from the White lo Gold conference, and Forest Hills Northern switch from the Gold to White conference. If passed by all the school decisions about educational programs based upon the interests of all the people of the state, but with an appreciation for, and understanding of. local community needs, boards in the O-K conference, the proposal would take effect in the school year 2000­ 2001. Board member Terry McKinney said after values and expectations. "This board of education recognizes the importance of community participation in making critical decisions about the education of the community's children. Without community involvement, local school officials cannot establish policies, plans or goals that will be supported by parents, community leaders, and other citizens who care about the schools and student achievement. Local school board members, chosen directly by the people and accountable lo the people, arc Michigan's the board approved the proposal that "it's time we take a serious look al our own enrollment." "We're competing against five class A best hope fo. helping citizens in every community improve their schools. "This board of education further believes lhe education of Michigan's students is far too important to become embroiled in the divisive, partisan politics often associated with general, multi-purpose municipal governments. The education of students should be free from such entanglements. "The appointment of school board members by a single official, regardless of whether that official be at the stale or local level, eliminates a key factor necessary for successful schools — that is, a sensitivity to community educational perspectives and expectations. "Where a school district is experiencing difficulties, the arbitrary removal of school board members chosen by the people is not the answer. Education in general and students in particular would be better served by an intervention process designed to assist local school boards, administrators and school personnel in improving the way they carry out their responsibilities and help them understand bow to more successfully resolve problems." The local resolution was modeled after a resolution drafted by the Michigan KEEP INFORMED about Local Government, School Activities and Community Events. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554...or visit our offices at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings schools," be said, and "it's time for us to see if we can realign the schools (within the leagues)." Hastings is a Class B school, which is smaller than Class A. Also Monday, the board approved bolding the annual school election June 14, and board members Kim Alderson and Donald Myers announced that they would run for re-election to four-year terms. Hastings-area resident Lee Tracy asked school board members if the district would distribute copies of a flyer asking for information on recent incidents involving his wife. Beverly. Both Tracys are school bus drivers, and have been involved at least twice in grievance processes against the school district The sheet asks for information on whoever used a BB or pellet gun to shoot the windshield of Beverly Tracy's Chevy Blazer while it was parted in the Hastings Schools parking lot by the bos garage Jan. 20 between 2 and 4 p.m It also asks for information on who smashed out lhe rear window of the Blazer while it was parked in the lot by the bus garage Feb. 4 between 7 and 8 am. The sheet asks anyone with information on the incidents to contact the Hastings Police Department. Also Monday, the board was asked to spend between $4,000 and $6,000 for Chicago Math textbooks for the elementaries The board will make its decision on the matter at its April meeting The board also accepted a gift from Ilcxfah of computers worth approximately $14,700. And 11 teachers were granted tenure, effective the end of 1998-99, including Central fifth grade teacher Julie Carlson, middle school math and science teacher Ann Enyart. high school social studies teacher Laura Finley, middle school science and math teacher Jamie Langschied. high school social studies teacher Steven Loomis, Star DK teacher Debra McGandy. Pleasantview second grade teacher Sue McKeough. middle school English/social studies teacher Geri Pyles, high school life management teacher Janelie Rieman. high school social studics/English teacher Carrie Roe. and Star fourth grade teacher Amy Tebo �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 18 1999 LETTERS from our readers... ‘White pride’ argument racially divisive To the editor: A letter writer last week ran a bn of Nazi propaganda past us tn the seemingly simple statement that people espousing “While Pnde" arc treated differently than people claiming other varieties of “Pride.” And, lending credence to the old saying that even a blind squirrel finds an occasional nut. he is partially correct. When others use the word “Pnde.” it is usually associated with positive actions or accomplishments by members of a group. The term “White Pnde” along with being meaningless, is routinely used in tan­ dem with a racial diatribe. This was the case Charges protect low income customer? tn last week’s letter in that it refers us to The Church of the Creator for validation. I visit­ ed the “Church” via its website to see just what was there. It’s current self-appointed Pontifus Maximus is the young man who has been thus far denied entrance to the Illi­ nois Bar because of his rejection of the val­ ues and standards required of officers of the court. At the website arc a series of questions and answers relevant to the ‘Church’ and its teachings. Let me share just a few with readers: Q. Isn’t it part and parcel of your religion to hate the Jews, blacks and other colored FOCUS people? A. “...hate for your enemies comes natur­ al and is inevitable." Q. How docs this differ from Christiani­ furnished by . Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. The Roth IRA: Building block for a comfortable retirement (Editor's note: Second of two articles on IRAs) Most people have their own idea of wbat con. titutes a drcam home — the perfect locatic n. just the nght features and a decor to suit .heir tastes. Building that drcam home requires thorough planning. Most of us also drcam of a financially se­ cure future and that drcam requires a thorough blueprint, as well, featuring a va­ riety of building blocks such as employersponsored retirement plans, 40l(k)s and IRAs Just as a contractor must select the nght matcnals for a building, so must retirement savers choose the nght combination of tools. Understanding the benefits and rcstnetions of each is key to choosing the tools that arc nght for you. Many people arc flocking to the newest building block for retirement, the Roth IRA. This option can be an excellent fi­ nancial tool for millions of Americans. Sin­ gle individuals with adjusted gross income (AGI) up to $95,000 and couples with AGI - STOCKS Trie following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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A. “Christianity teaches love your ene­ mies and hate your own kind, wc teach exactly the opposite, namely hate and destroy your enemies and love your own kind” Q. Didn’t Hitler try to do the same thing and fail? A. “Whereas Hitler's program was simi­ lar to what we are proposing, we have learned from his failures and have made some significant changes.” Q. Does Creativity (Church of the Cre­ ator) agree with Adolph Hitler in all ductible from your income each year, but earnings in a Roth IRA grow tax-deferred. In addition, withdrawals are tax-free if they meet two conditions: (I) the assets have been in the account for five years, and (2) the withdrawal is made after age 59-1/2 or for a qualified purpose (death, disability or up to SI 0.000 for a first home). Two more advantages of Roth IRAs arc that they allow contributions after age 70­ 1/2. and they do not require minimum dis­ respects? A. “Not in all respects... the main differ­ ence is we believe that nationalism was divisive... Wc espouse racial socialism." This section of Q and A continues for 12 hate filled pages that deny the holocaust and contain the rest of the familiar Nazi tributions once you reach a certain age Even if you already have a traditional IRA, you can open a Roth IRA if your in­ as I try, I cann x remember the day I joined the white race, nor the day I chose to be het­ erosexual. Was 1 proud of all things white? I could obviously not say yes because there arc so many things that have been done by the Adolph Hitlers of the world that I would have to include them in my declaration of come is within the limits. You can have ei­ ther or both types of IRAs, but your total contribution each year cannot exceed $2,000. In addition, if you convert all or part of a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA, you’ll owe taxes on any amount converted. Whether a Roth IRA is an appropriate building block for your retirement plan de­ pends on your specific situation and goals. Get your financial house in order for retire­ ment Learn about Roth IRAs and other re­ tirement-saving options, and explore the different ways they can fit into your finan­ propaganda. As I thought of all the millions of victims of hate, I wondered if 1 could declare myself to be proud of being white. As hard pride. So. as 1 thought about pride, I decided that we could, if wc wished, take pride in those things in which we had a positive part to play and that blanket pride was just another of those things designed to divide us from one anothek Wc need no further racial divisiveness. ’ ! cial blueprint. Robert Dwyer, Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. To the editor: An open letter to congress. Dear Sirs. RE: Neu telephone long dis­ tance FCC provider charges I Carrier line charge. 2 Universal connectivity charge Like many of your other constituents. I am Jiving on a fixed income and these neu expenses have added $21 36 to my yearly burden Per ATT my only out is to discon­ nect from any long distance service. This is not a remotely reasonable solution The explanation (I -800-532-2021). states these charges arc partially for protecting low income and rural customers, and can not be waived. I am a low income and rural Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. Dear editor: I am fully aware that this is the “me gen­ eration” and that the level of consideration and respect for c.hcrs. and the values of society as a whole have deteriorated, but. what I witnessed Sunday morning was astounding. Never before have I fallen for any of the crazes for material possession, but my 9- year-old daughter had waited so patiently since before Christmas for a Furby. I shopped and called toy stores all around southwest Michigan and I could not find one. So. when a fnend informed me that Kmart would have them on Sunday, my daughter and I went. During our half hour wait in line at 7:30 a.m. we witnessed indi­ viduals cutting ahead of others and one woman cutting was an employee. When a woman behind me asked the people who had cut, if they intended to get into their proper place in line, she was answered with a most inappropriate and vulgar reply. The door was opened, and we were all informed that two Furbies each were the limit, and that there were 72 Furbies avail­ able. People pushed through the door and Frederic Jacoba Vice President • NEWSROOM • Patncia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Cmdy O Neill Dan Buerge Haattagai Subscription Rates: $25 per year tn Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere •Something needs to be (tone . I have been the victim of road rage twice nod It Is a testifying experience." POSTMASTER Send address change? to PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings. Ml 49058 t "Yeah. I mink there should be a tew for rosu rage. People «e craxy wttoatteyYe regry." models? Irene Farmer. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Stephen Jacoba Secretary Saturday 9 30 a m • Noon Adults were cursing at one another. Some adults grabbed arms full to pass them out to fnends that were further back in line. It was appalling We stood at about 20 in line, and the Furbies were long gone by the time we walked to the back. If not for the kindness of a young man named Doug Barnes, who gave one of his two to my daughter, wc would have walked away with only the shock and utter disgust of what wc had just witnessed. If greed and selfishness create such low­ ly individuals, why do stores indulge them? Why aren’t coupons passed out to those first in line to eliminate the need to run and push? Why weren’t the Furbies placed in an area closer to the front door, rather than encourage these goons to run through the store like crazed animals? A little prepara­ tion and ingenuity could have made this a pleasant experience for all those involved. How can you instill in children manners and decency when adults are such poor role U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave . Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townsl.tos and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. — Classified ads accepted Monday through ' ran to the furthermost comer of the store Greedy adults overpowered children. Know Your Legislators: David T Xbung tEotor) Elaine Gilbert (Asusttnt E&tor) Shelly Sulset Helen Mudry Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson George Carroll. Middleville Hastings 1952N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 FftMy 8amto5 30pm margin to this charge, additional revenue will show on the profit and loss statement Adults poor role models for kids A Ovnxxi of J-Ad Graphics Inc John Jacobs President Joyce Ryan Treasurer income and rural portion Furthermore, why is this only assessed to residential accounts? Can't business help out? And finally, my provider says it is not profiting from this. I have my doubts While they may not have added a gross customer. HastingsBaNNER Drz>oted to the interest! of Barry County Since 1856 When I was younger, if you were forced to pay for protection, it was called extor­ tion While I think it is a good idea to ■'wire" schools for this internet thing, I don’t think I should have to pay for the low 1 do • lot of driving on the "I think it's good that they're thinking of doing Sai. freeways and see a lot of Then H may stop It." make driving more Mresslul and ton safe. Ttl like to know S we would need more police presen® on freeways and if we would have to pay for ft.” �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March IB 1999 - Page 5 TRIAL COURT, continued from page 1 Supreme Court as a trial court. Currently. Barry County has that status 'until further order of the court.' Fisher said. He expects the Supreme Court to propose constitu­ tionally merging circuit and probate courts, trailed "The Supreme Court is holding up Barry County as an example" (of a successful Trial Court system) for the rest of the state, Fisher said. 'I'm really happy about lhe way things have gone." The possibility of establishing a 'drug court program' is being considered this year by Judges Fisher, Gary Holman and Richard Shaw. There are approximately 10 arrests per week for drunk driving in the county. Quiz Bowl team wins invitational The Hastings High School Quiz Bowl team took first place Feb. 27 in the 22team Hillsdale Invitational tournament. The Hastings team, which included Steve Moray. Greg Sandusky, Jordan Brehm. Dan Johnston and Dave Parker, scored 63 total points. Jackson Lumen Christi and Marshall tied for second place in the academic tournament, with Lumen Christi winning the runner-up slot on a tie-breaker. Quiz Bowl coach and social studies teacher Kathy Oliver said Hastings led the competition "wire to wire." Oliver said, "This was a great victory." Hastings Schools set parent-teacher conferences Hastings Area Schools will have parenttcacher conferences Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. March 24. 25 and 26. Students will attend schoo! in the morn­ ing March 24. 25 and 26. will conferences scheduled in the afternoon or evening of March 24 and 25. Conferences for parents of students in grades DK-5 will be scheduled on an indi­ vidual basis by the teachers. The conference schedule for the middle school and high school is March 24 and 25. from I to 3 p.m. in the afternoons and from 6 to 8 p.m. in the evening* High Nbql o.»nkrcnce> will be conduct-. , cd in the gymnasium, may attend at their convenience Middle school conferences, however, will be conducted in various loca­ tions throughout lhe building as scheduled by the teacher teams (call the middle school office if the child’s schedule has not been received). Alternate education conferences will be conducted in the building as scheduled by the teachers. • Parents arc encouraged to participate in the conferences and discuss the progress of their children with their teachers on an indi­ vidual basis. Administrators and counselors also will be available to talk to parents at the conferences. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L Stamm. Jr. a single man (original mortgagors) to Great Lakes Bancorp. Mortgagee, dated March 17 1997 and recorded on April 21. 1997 in Liber 691. on Page 820. Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the TCF Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated March 14. 1997 which was recorded on April 21. 1997 in Liber 691 on Page 827. Barry County Records, on which mortgagee there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 77/100 dollars ($33,979 77). indudmg inter­ est at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice is nereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises Of some pan of them at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 p m on April 29. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Barry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Beginning in the Southwest corner of South­ east 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14. town 2 North Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence East along the South line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 ap­ proximately 10 rods to center of Lammers Road as pomt of beginning, thence Easterly along the South line of said Section 660 feet, thence Northerly 165 feet, thence Westerly 460 feet, thence North 45 feet, thence Westerly 200 feet to the center of Lammers Road thence Southerly 210 feel along the center of Lammers Road to a point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL SOO 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the such sale Dated March 18 1999 TCF Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys for TCF Mortgage Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *990201383 Cougars (4/15) Fisher said, noting that besides cases re­ garding alcohol problems, judges continu­ ally deal with cases of substances abuse and have wondered what they could do differ­ ently to address the problem. A priority in 1999 is to seek improved space tor the county's Friend of the Court operation, which has a caseload of 3.650 families, Fisher said. "They have thousands of court hearings every year." The Friend of the Court is currently lo­ cated in the County Annex, a small struc­ ture that was once a county jail, next to the historic county courthouse building. The facility is crowded and outdated, he said. He called the Friend of the Court quarters an "untenable situation" with regard lo space, appearance and security Friend of the Court collects and records all child support payments; enforces all custody, parenting time and support orders entered by the Family Court; investigates and makes recommendations to the court on custody, parenting lime and child sup­ port; and provides mediation as an alterna­ tive for settling custody and parenting time disputes. "It is imperative that the Friend of the Court move its operations to a different lo­ cation, preferably in the same building as the courts," Fisher said in his report. "It would greatly enhance court operations and service to the public by having all of the courts in one building ." He also asked lhe board to explore hav­ ing one area for consolidating the courts' customer service operations and filing "There is really nothing you could do to support Barry County families more than authorizing and rinding some new space for the Friend of the Court," he told the board. "We’d like to work with the board in trying to solve that problem "We’re not suggesting a new courthouse project, but we really need to do something about Friend of the Court operations...," Fisher said. An important part of the court consolida­ tion process to enhance efficiency is the fa­ cility, Fisher noted. Commissioner Sandy James, who chairs the county Facilities and Properly Com­ mittee. said "We are definitely looking into space for die Friend of the Court." "We think it's a critical need," Fisher said. He also noted in his report that the Friend of lhe Court caseload increased by two percent last year and that mire than $7.5 million in child support was collected and more than 3.500 show cause hearings for non-payment of support were scheduled The Friend of Court "also provided con­ ciliation services :n approximately 252 cases with 183 of those matters settled by agreement of lhe parties." Overall, within the court divisions, "we the comer of M-37 and Heath Road early Friday morning. According to officers from lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department, Whispering Waters Campground owner Roger Vilmont spotted two young men lugging a gym bag up a hill to their truck Friday morning. The truck was parked on Irving Road near the campground. Vilmont told police be questioned lhe young men, who said they were fishing. Vilmont obtained the license plate number of the truck, then went to the party store where police were investigating the break­ in and told them about the young men he'd seen. Vilmont showed police the area where the gym bag was being dragged and police matched up footprints there with footprints leading away from the back door of the party store Vilmont told police he knew one of the young men, and led deputies and detectives to the teen’s Irving Road home. Police knocked on lhe door and then phoned the residence, but got no response. They waited outside the home while a search warrant tion, he told lhe board. There is one pcr- us (judges) have what we call "crunch week" that is where we schedule typically anywhere from 10 to 20 cases for trial Most of those have been in the District (Court) division. That's been very success­ ful in helping to keep that docket current. Because of the court consolidation sys­ tem, no circuit court cases are more than two years old and no felony cases have been more than 180 days old for the past two years, Fisher said. In the recent past, some civil cases had been five to seven Tax and Accounting Sen ices court in many respects" Fisher said, noting that county board support and financial consideration is paramount to give lhe courts the tools "lo serve the public better "Wc really need your help You've been there for us m the past and we appreciate that." Fisher said During lhe meeting, several commis­ sioners complimented the judges and court staff for their accomplishments. years old. In District Court more than 50 percent of lhe cases are resolved prior to preliminary exams. The number of pending cases has been reduced by 40 percent in circuit court. The expense of visiting judges has been eliminated in the county's streamlined court system. Many other impressive achievements have been accomplished over the past three years, including implementing a common jury pool, handling increased caseloads without staff increases, and improving pro­ cedures for collection of accounts receiv­ able. The amount of accounts receivable over two years old in the circuit division has been reduced from $100,000 to $16,000. All employees are on a level playing Before police returned with the warrant, one of the young men exiled the residence and allowed police inside the home, where a second teen was,tt>und, according to the police report. Police obtained confessions from both youth, who said they’d parked behind Tires T4 Such on Heath Road at 1:15 a.m. Friday, March 12, walked through a field to the back of lhe store, pried open a window, and packed cigarettes, beer and alcohol into bags. The teens stashed the stolen goods by the Thomapple River and were recovering them lhe next morning when Vilmont ran into them, they said. The men told police they had dates that weekend and wanted to obtain some alcohol. Police recovered the majority of stolen items in lhe Irving Road home. Arrested was an 18-year-oM Freeport man and a 17-year-old Rutland Township teen living at the Irving Road home. As of Wednesday afternoon, the teens were still awaiting arraignment on the charges, ac­ cording to a Barry County District Court clerk. Vilmont said of his part in solving the crime that he was "saddened by the fact that a neighborhood kid was involved in part of it." George O. Lydy Don't Leave the Comfort of Your Home to Have Your Taxes Done This Year 1998 Tax Return Preparation At Home Service Florida, passed away Monday, March 15. 1999. Mr. Lydy was bom in Barry County, Michigan. Mr. Lydy was a lifelong farmer & later He was raised in the Lowell area and attended Lowell schools, graduating in 1932 from Lowell High School. He went He was a lifetime member of lhe Moose Lodge #628 and Past Governor, Hastings. Mr. Lydy was preceded in death by his brother, Lyle Lydy of Lake Odessa & sister, Lillian Stanton of Hastings; three grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lois Falconer of Hastings; and brother-in-law, Robert TWO school board members' four-year terms will expire on June 30. 1999 Nominat­ ing petitions may be picked up in the Super­ intendent's Office at 327 North Grove Street, Delton. Michigan, and must be filed with the Board Secretary or at the superintendent’s Office No petitions may be accepted after 4:00 p m Monday. April 12. 1999 The last day on which candidates may withdraw their petitions is 4:00 p m. Thursday, April 15. 1999 Elizabeth Matteson. Secretary BOARD OF EDUCATION (623-9246) on to attend Western Michigan University graduating in 1936 with his Bachelor of Science Degree. He served in the United States Navy from February 1, 1943 until his discharge on November 27. 1945. Mr. Court married Hollice S. “Holly” Savage. Falconer of Hastings. Mr. Court was employed as a C.P.A./Company Controller for over 30 Mr. Lydy is survived by his wife, Reba M. Lydy of Leesburg, Florida; sons, Gary years. Among his employers was Brown Corporation in Ionia, retiring from there in Lydy of Hastings, Shannon Lydy of Los Vegas. Nevada, Mike Lydy of Hastings, 1979. and Wayne Lydy of Hastings; brother, Vaughn Lydy of Middleville; fifteen grandchildren; thirty-three great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements were made by Beyers Funeral Home. Leesburg. Florida. GRAND RAPIDS - Russell F. (Bob) Dingerson. age 80. of Grand Rapids went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March II, 1999 at lhe Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids. He was bom July 7, 1929 in Quincey, Illinois, the son of Frank and Ethel (Schlueter) Dingerson. He married Cornelia Beverwyk on June 9, 1946 in Hastings. He was a lifetime member of He was a member of and past Elder of First Presbyterian Church, member Michigan C.P.A.’S Association, life member Lowell Lodge #90 F&AM. member Algonquin Lake Community Association, long time volunteer at Charlton Park. Mr. Court was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Margaret Court; and brother, Maurice Court. Mr. Court is survived by his wife of 63 Russell E (Bob) Dingerson the Masonic Lodge, and he owned and operated the Color Center in Hastings. Mr. Dingerson is survived by his wife, Cornelia Dingerson; sons, Ronald (Julie) Dingerson of Woodland. Dennis (Linda) Dingerson of Saranac; granddaughters, Sarah (Jeff) Geukes, Maggie Dingerson, Abby Dingerson, Carrie Dingerson. and Katie Dingerson. Funeral Services for Mr. Dingerson were held Monday. March 15, 1999 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Reverend Kenneth Marzell officiated. Interment was in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan. Memori.-.ls may be made to Hospice of years. Holly; two daughters, Barbara (Ralph) St. John of Gaithersburg. Maryland, and Catherine (Donald) Smylcs of Alexandria. Virginia: one son. Richard (Nancyj Cowl of Grand Rapid*. five grardsons. Court, Kem, Philip, Nathan and John; two granddaughters. Holly and Margaret; one great granddaughter, Lauren; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Court of Grand Rapids, and Ruth Savage of Bristol, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and great nieces & nephews. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. A Memorial Reception will be held at the church immediately following services. Memorial Services for Mr. Court will be held on Saturday, April 17. 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Lowell, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Margaret Court Scholarship Fund C/O Dr. Bert Blekc, Superintendent Lowell Public Schools. 300 High Street. Lowell. Michigan 49331. Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. by Wren Greater Grand Rapids. Golden Anniversary Lecture Series 1948-1998 Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... “GRANDPA BOB" Best wishes for a Happy "90th" Birthday! • the West Center Street Area TO: The Qualified Electors of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, Counties of Barry and Allegan. Michigan. HASTINGS - Mr. Richard L. Court, age 84, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, March 14. 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Court was bom on October 12, 1914 in Lowell, Michigan, the son of Melvin & Ida (Easterday) Court. owned & operated a feed store in Hastings. He moved to Leesburg from Hastings in 1976. Friends and Neighbors of NOTICE OF NOMINATING PETITIONS for 1999 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION Richard L Court LEESBURG, FLORIDA - Mr. George O. Lydy, age 84, of Leesburg, was obtained fir the residence. KNB sonal computer in the clerk’s office that is not Y2K compliant and will take several thousand dollars to remedy the situation. "All in ali it was a great year for the are also continuing our effort to find alter­ native means for dissoi /mg disputes, short of trial...On a quarterly basis, all three of Campground owner helps nab burglars by Mary Warner Staff Writer Two teens were arrested and charged with burgtary last 1-nday alter a Barry County campground owner helped police discover who broke into the G&K Party Store on field regarding pay because of lhe recent implementation of an employee classifica­ tion study, Fisher noted. Communication within the court divi­ sions also has improved and quarterly meet­ ings are held will) all the staff. "Four years ago our employees didn’t even know one another..." he said, noting that better communication has enhanced teamwork and efficiency The local court system's computers arc ready for the year 2000, with one excep­ ■>. NOTICE The Hope Township Board of Trustees has hereby amended Resolution No. 91-3-A8 with Resolution No 91-3-A9 rega'dmg the fee struc­ ture used by the Custodian of the Records by the following: Yearly cost of Regular Board Meeting Minutes - $17.00 for year Yearly cost of Notices of Regular Board Meetings - $12.00 for year WOULD ML SERIES Narrated by... Sherilyn Mentes “Netherlands99 Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, March 19 • 7PM Hastings Central School Auditorium Hourly Rate to get Information - $8.00 Zoning Ordinance $17.00 Land Use Plan $12.00 Zoning Map $ 2.00 Land Use Map $ 2.00 Fax: S3 for 1st page, $1 for each additional page. Sylvia W Forster Hope Township Clerk As always. For Your Listening Pleasure Entertainment Before the Travel Show Begins and At Intermission. M OO Fr#» WXdJK �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 18 1999 1997. She was a waitress at retired in Linnie B. Martin HASTINGS - Linnie B. Martin, age 81. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. March 16. 1999 at Pennock Hospital in several area restaurants. She was a member of Women of the Moose in Hastings. Mrs. Martin was an avid outdoors person, she enjoyed Hastings. She was bom May I. 1917 in Dallas. gardening and bingo. Mrs. Martin is survived by her children. Gary Ferguson of Hastings. Pat (Lany) Texas, the daughter of David and Mar)’ (Scott) Holley. She moved to Battle Creek Tripp of Middleville. Jackie (Ed) Cosgrove of Battle Creek. Fred Martin of Grand and attended Baltic Creek Central High School. Mrs. Martin married John Ferguson in 1937, and he passed away in 1997, she Rapids; was also married to Winslow Martin in 1946 and he passed away in 1955. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Claude Holley, George Holley. Orville Holley, and Leonard Holley. Mrs. Martin worked for McAllister 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; brother, Sam Hollev of Battle Creek; sister. Ethel Tobias of Sturgis, and special friend, Clyde Colley. Private Family services were held. Father Thomas Boufford officiated. Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home of Hastings. Company in Hastings for many years and Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 2601 l.avcx Riud. Den* ling. Ml 49050 Pastor Steve Olmstead (6161 tsm.3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 10 a m . Sunday School 11 oo .i m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 pm. Bible Study «L Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6 30 p m X05 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4-30 p m . Sunday Masses X 00 a m and 11.00 a m . Confession Saturday 4 00 - 4 30 p m 8799 Gull Road. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243. 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiration Minister Rev Marra Barcewski. Co-Ministcr Rev Gcrre Parker Time 10:15 a m Healing Service; 11 00 a m Celebration CEDAR CREEK PIBl.E ( edar Creek Rd . X mt South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 625-5543 Sunday School at IV 00 a.m . Worship 11 OU am. Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p in ST. WDREWS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 I- Bond St (Hast­ ing* Church of God Building) 9 a m Holy ( ommumon 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays 192b prayer book used al all service* h»r more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev Dav id T Hustwick. VK-aral 94X-9604 St Andrew’s t* a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hasting*. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 am., classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery provided. Sun­ day Ivenmg Service, 6 00 p.m Wednesday activ me* “ 00 p m are Rainbow* or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz <agc> 11-19). Adult Bible Study • No age I,mils WELC OME CORNERS I NITED METHODIST CHI RCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 4*058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 9 00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11 IX) am. Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m. for all age* 4-H. Mon­ days 6 30 to X 00 p m . BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m.. Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month X 00 a m., freewill of­ fering Wc welcome you to our church lamily with the warmth of Christ's Love, and lhe fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH thmeriy the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pa*u>r funentus. 945-9224 Sunday Sen ices 9 45 a m - Bible Classes - tor all ages. 10 40 a m • Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30 pm Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith. 5 30 p m Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224. 6 30 p m - Bible Study lor all CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Scrv ice. 6 00 p m evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 p m Services for Adult*. Teens and Children. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m. 935 a m and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m . Wednesday evening scrv tec 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery available for all services Bnng the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed/Thurs 9 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning: 9 30 aan.. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m Morning Worship. Wednesday b 00-8 00 p m Wimon (grades K5th). serving evening meal* to War­ ner*. 6 00 pm . Youth Fellowship 6 45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 24!5 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Jerry McGovern. Of­ ficiant Sunday afternoon Mass 3 00 p m - 1928 Book of Common Prayer For questions call 948­ 9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dave Wood Sr Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch - Music. Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9 30 a m for children and adults. Morning Worship Service. 11 00 a m. Evening Service 6 00 p.m Wednesday - Family Night 6:00 p m. Awana, Jr & Sr. High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer. Thursday A.M - Womens Bih’e Study Thursday P.M. - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHIRCH Member Church <*/ lhe World­ Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W Center Street (corner of S Broadway and W Center) Church Office (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - Sam and 10 am Christian Education • 10 .i m . Nursery Available at 10 a m . Soup Dinners and Evening Prayer. All Thursdays during Lent. b 15 p.m (Feb IX. Feb 25. March 4. March 11. March 18. Match 25). QLIMBA I NITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Km Vaught 1616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a tn . Worship 11 a m . PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 4905X Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration It) a.m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coat* Grove Rd Pastor Ben Hcmng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday Schoo! 9 30 a.m . Church Service 10 30 a.m . Wednesday 6 00 p.m Youth meet­ ing*. Junior-Senior High. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Sunday morning wor­ ship 10.30 a m Nursery provided ST. CYRIL'S ( 1THOL1C ( HLRCH Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Junior church Youth group Thurs­ day* senior meal* 12-noon Satur­ A mission of St Rose day night service with live band Catholic Church. Hastings Mass 7 30 p m Pastor Saturday Evening 6 30 p m For more information call the church office This information on worship services is provided h\ The Hastings Banner, rhe churches & these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INC ORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F D I U THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 19>2 N Broadway hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescription*" IIX S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m . Worship Ham. Evening Services 6 p m Wednes­ day Bible study ’pm Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Correspon­ Sandy Luikes WYOMING - Mrs. Sandy Luikes. age 37, passed Wyoming, of away unexpectedly on Sunday. March 14, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. Mrs. Luikes is survived by her husband, Keith; four daughters, Chrissty, Tamra, Kelly, and Tracey; her parents. Arthur and Marilyn Ellingcr of Gun Lake; her mother­ in-law, Matilda Luikes; two brothers and one sister, Tom and Deb Ellingcr, Dick and Sue Ellingcr. and Diane Ellinger Satterfield; her brother-in-law and sister-in­ law, Dale and Judy Luikes; her grandmother. Lucille many Brcdcweg; aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Funeral Services for Sandy will be held on Friday. March 19. 1999 at 3:30 p.m. at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton S.E., with Reverend Eildert Zwart officiating. Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, March 18. 1999 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00 -9:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Luikes Trust Fund for Sandy's Children. Sandy will be remembered by her family as an all around wonderful wife and mother who worked hard. She was a deeply loved & respected Region C Director of the Michigan Jayccc’s, and was also loved deeply by the staff and students at Lincoln School where she taught. dence Course Kathryn F. Stager GRACE LUTHERAN " CHURCH 239 E.,North St.. Hastings. Rev Michael Anton, Pastor Phone (61b) 945-9414 Sundav. March 21 8 00 & 1045 am - Worship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages), AAL Branch. Flying Doves Thurs­ day, March 18 - 4:00 p.m. Chil­ dren's Choir; 4:45 Youth Ensemble; 7:00 Adult Choir. Adult Bapt Prep.. Teen AA/NA Saturday. March 20 8 00-Noon Workbec. 9 30 a.m - 1st Communion. 8:00 p m NA Tuesday. March 23- 7 30 Over Anon Wednesday. March 24- 10 00 a.m. Word watchers, 6 00 p.m. Supper. 7 00 Vespers. 8:00 Adult Choir. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship setvice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS 9 30 am Sunday School. 10.30 a m. Coffee Fellowship, 11 00 a m Worship • Child care available for infants and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade WEDNESDAYS 4 30 p m Pio­ neer Clubs THURSDAYS 12 00 p.m Lenten Lunches - will con­ tinue on Thursday thru March 25th. 12:30 p.m. Worship Tuesday. March 9 - 12 00 - Hi-Nooner* Potluck Program FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hasting*. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-546.1 G Kent Keller. I’astor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchoc! Thursday. March 18 6 45 pm Praise Team. 6 00-10 (X) p m Girl Scout Leaders' CPR Training ■ Sharpe Hall SaturdayMarch 20 7 00 "Game Night" tor all age* - bnng a snack to share nursery and children's activ me* are provided Sunday. March 21 9 00 am Traditional Worship Service; 9 20 a m Children's Worship for pre-schooler* through 2nd graders - Christian Ed. Office, 10 00 a m Coffee Hour • In the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School for all age*. 11 20 a m Contemporary Worship Service. 11 40 a m Chil­ dren* Worship for pre-schoolers through 2nd graders - Christian Ed Office The 9 00 Sen ice 1* broad­ cast over W'BCH • AM 1220 Nurs­ ery is provided dunng both Ser­ vices Monday. March 22 7 00 pm Committee Night Tuesday. March 22 6 15 am Men s Bible Study at the YMCA Office. 9 30 am Women- Bible Study. 7 00 P m Stephen Minister* meet Wednesday. March 24 9 30 a m Circle Study Leader* meet with Pastor Keller. 12 00 noon Endow­ ment Committee meeting. 6 (X) pm Church Night Sapper. 6 30 p.m Handchimcs. 6 45 p m Chil­ dren'* Ttme. 6 45 p m "Our Lend* Passion in the Gospel of Matthew" • Lounge. 6 45 p.m "Gospel of John" ■ Dining Room. " iX) p in Chancel Choir MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Kathryn F. Stager, age 93, of Middleville, passed away March Sunday, 1999 14, HASTINGS - Mr. Douglas Gary Cooper, age 67, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. March 17. 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Cooper was bom on July 11, 1931 in Hastings, the son of Benjamin & Edna (Cooper) Cooper. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1949 from Hastings High School. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the United States Air Force. He was married to Dorotha E. Smith on April 5. 1952. Mr. Cooper was employed as a Material Control Manager for Hastings Aluminum Products Company and affiliates for 38 years, retiring in 1992. He and his wife also owned a catering business in Hastings for twelve years and a housing rental business which continued into his HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Slate Rd and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail, Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9 45 am. Sunday School, 10 45 a.m Morning Worship. 5 :30 p.m. Kid's quizzing, 6 00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day, 6:30 p.m.. KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office Douglas Gary Cooper at retirement. He had great pride in providing nice places for people to live. He was a member of first Presbyterian Patrick E. Bueker Sr. ROCK WYOMING - SPRINGS, Patrick E. Bueker Sr., age 60, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 1999 at his home. Following a lengthy illness. Pat was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 17 years and a former resident of Hastings, Michigan. He was bom August 26, 1938, in Detroit, the son of (he late Charles Henry and Jane Ann Calahan Bueker. He attended schools in Detroit. He married Barbara Moyer Ann in Cadillac, Michigan, on July 1, 1961, and they later divorced. He was employed as a parts manager for Me Curtain Motors for 17 years until his illness forced his retirement in September of 1998. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. His pursuits included hunting, country dancing, horseback riding, playing cards and pool. At the time of his death he was ranked second place in the state of Wyoming in Pool. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Charles H. Bueker Jr.; and Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Church. Past member Hastings Rotary Club, Past member and President Hastings Mrs. Stager was bom on November 16, 1905 in Racine, Wisconsin, the daughter of Andrew and Maggie (Prailes) Johannes. Country Club, he enjoyed bowling and fishing. The family would like the one niece. Mr. Bueker is survived by his one son, Patrick E. Bueker Jr. and wife, (Dawn) of community to know that upon his death, Mr. Cooper's organs where donated Columbia. Tennessee; six daughters, Lisa M. DeCamp of Wichita. Kansas, Laurie Jo through the “Gift of Life” program and (Mark) Walden of Georgetown. Kentucky. Linda K. (Aaron) Snider of Hastings, She was married to Walter Stager on December 26, 1928 in Elkart, Indiana moving to Barry Couaty from Detroit in 1931. They operatedtheir 150 acre farm for 35 years before rearing in 1967, Mrs. Stager was ■** homemaker, she devoted her life to her family and enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Stager, and granddaughter. Lisa Portcous. Mrs. Stager is survived by one son, was sucessfully harvested through the co­ operation of Pennock Hospital, his personal physician, and the transplant team from Gift pf Life. . r He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Claude, Forrest, Richard, Howard and Benjamin “Joe” Cooper, sisters. Iris Wilson & Irene Dixon. Mr. Cooper is survived by his wife, Richard (Jean) Stager of Middleville; four Dorotha; Brighton. daughters, Patricia Portcous of Clear Lake, California, Kathleen (Virgil) Franks of Cyntheal Cooper & Angele Cooper both of Hastings; three grandchildren, Katie Bellevue, Ann (Frank) Bolton of Hastings, Cooper, Samatha Cooper, and Erin Hayes Cooper; two brothers, Herbert (LaVeme) and Jean (John) Dusseau of Louisville, Kentucky; cig! t grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Stager will be held Thursday, March 18. 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Michael Anton officiating. Interment will be in Irving Cemetery. Irving Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Manor. Cooper of Vancouver, Washington, aid Robert (Bettie) Cooper of Arcadia, Florida; three sisters, Rosalie Moore of Hastings, Betty (Gordon) Sothard of Middleville, and Maxine (Rowland) Hall of Hastings; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Schowaiter of Burbank, California. Burial will - Mr. Earl M. Endsley, March 14, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Endsley was bom on August 19. 1909 in Castleton Township, Barry County, the son of Fred & Jennie (Mead) be in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bany Community Foundation, Hastings Education Hastings Enrichment Foundation. Public Library, American Diabetes Association or donor’s choice. Nashville/Hastings Reid B. Furrow areas and attended the Mayo country school and Hastings schools. on FLINT - Reid B. Furrow, age 79. of September 17, 1955 and she passed away Flint, passed away Friday, March 5, 1999 at Genesys Health Park in Flint, He married Mildred A. Kinney February 9, 1998. He had lived at his last address in Hastings since 1960. Michigan. Endsley’s employment included: Equipment Company in Battle Mr. Furrow was bom in Hastings on May 19. 1919 and was a resident of the Creek for 13 years, retiring in 1971. He had previously worked as a construction Flint area most of his life. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1937. contractor and for the Du-Plex Company in Battle Creek. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was also preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and five sisters. He was a member of the American Legion McConnell Post, McConnelsville, Mr. Endsley is survived by his two sons. Fred Endsley and Duane Endsley Ohio. Mr. Furrow was employed for 23 years both of Grand Rapids; two daughters. Bonnie Spasoff of Seminole, Florida, and by J.C. Penney in Flint and 23 years at Mr. Clark Jill Reed of Las Vegas, Nevada; 15 Martin Dry Goods. He married Harriett Torbcrt on February grandchildren; many great grandchildren; brother. Lyle Endsley of Hastings; sister, Betty Novak of Florida; many nieces & 23. 1946. He was preceded in death by his brother. nephews. Visitation will be Thursday. March 18. 1999 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Wren Mr. Furrow is survived by his wife, Harriett; daughter, Pat (Dennis) Marchand Funeral Home. Graveside Services for Mr. Endsley will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 19. 1999 at Wilcox Cemetery. Maple Grove Township with Pastor Russell A. Saner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Animal Shelter. Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. by Wren Cremation Wyoming. place look following the funeral. Graveside Services and inurnment were hdd on Sunday, March 7. 1999 at the Rest Haven Memorial Garden Cemetery in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Another graveside service and inurnment will be held at St. Thomas Cemetery in Ann Arbor. Michigan at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to: Cowboys Against Cancer. P.O. Box 103, Green River, Wyoming 82935, c/o Margret Parry Endsley. raised in eleven grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Bueker wctc conducted on Saturday, March 6, 1999 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs, Visitation will be Friday, March 19, 1999 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Wren p.m. at Wren Funeral Home. age 89. of Hastings, passed away Sunday, He was one sister of Ann Arbor. Michigan and Funeral Home. Funeral Services for Mr. Cooper will be held Saturday. March 20, 1999 at 1:30 Earl M. Endsley HASTINGS son, Brandon Cooper of Michigan; two daughters, Bridget E. Bueker of Hastings, Danielle M. Bueker of Newport Beach, Virginia, and Jane R. Bueker of Laramie. Wyoming; Robert Furrow. of Swartz Creek; son, Tim (Karen) Furrow of Granger, Indiana; four grandchildren and one great granddaughter, two brothers, Roland Furrow, Marshall (Helen) Furrow of Hastings; sister, Scnta (Bill) Garrison of Jackson; sister-in-law, Marion Furrow of Hastings. Dan H. Bryan WILLIAMSTON Bryan, 86, age formerly of of - Mr. Dan Williamston Hastings, passed H. xnd away Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at Ingham Regional Medical Center-Greenlawn Campus in Lansing. Mr. Bryan was bom on September 22. 1912 in Brookfield Township, Eaton County, the son of Rex & Cecile (Hawley) Bryan. He was raised in the Charlotte area and attended rural schools, graduating in 1930 from Charlotte High School. Dan married Shirley O. Crittenden on June 17, 1932. They moved lo Hastings in I960 from Allegan and had previously lived in Boyne City and Charlotte. They had been living in Williamston for the past two weeks. Mr. Bryan worked as a tool & die maker and in quality control for the electronic’s industry for 50 years before his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ned Bryan; sisters, Joanne Bryan & Beryl Wilkinson. Mr. Bryan is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter. Danya (Douglas) Livcrance of Williamston; two grandsons, Shawn (Laura) Livcrance of N. Muskegon, and Dan Michigan; Livcrance of Wyoming. three great granddiildren. Krista, Justync & Cody Livcrance; two sisters, Ruth (Edman) Grier of Charlotte, and Doris Byrnes of Lapeer; brother, Bruce (Shirley) Bryan of Hastings; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Bryan were held Saturday, March 13, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial was Cemetery. in Hastings Riverside Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 18 1999 - Page 7 lake Odessa NEWS Hulls celebrate 50th anniversary Griffin-Chandler united in marriage Johncock-Brooks plan to wed May 29 Rachel Griffin and Derek Chandler, both of Hastings, were married on Aug. I, 1998 at First Baptist Church of Hastings by Pas­ tor James Barrett of Carson City. She is the daughter of Bob and Aleta Griffin of Hast­ ings. He is the son of Ken and Shcllanc Chandler of Hastings, and Brenda Chandler of Hastings The maid of honor was Coriann Kooy, friend and college roommate of the bride. Best man was Jeremy Kelly, friend of the groom. Bridal attendants were Debbie Grif­ fin, sister of the bride; Sherrie Kcnfield, and Laura (Koons) Vandcrstel; friend of the bride. Groomsmen and ushers were Greg Chan­ dler, brother of the groom; Nathan Wright, and Mike Opolski, friends of the groom. Fiowcrgirl was Katie Barrett. Ringbearer Mr. William F. Johncock of Delton and Ms. Nora Lee Johncock of Sturgis, Ml to­ gether with Craig and Teresa Brooks of Bal­ tic Creek would like to announce their chil­ dren Jennifer Blanche Johncock and Robert Craig Brooks will become united in mar­ riage May 29. 1999. Jennifer is a Delton Kellogg graduate. She attended KCC and is employed by the Hi-Lex Corporation of Battle Creek. Robert is a Harper Creek gradual.- and is employed as a sales representati’ e for his families business. Bussing Wholesale of Homer. was Hudson Portner, nephew of the bride. Gabc and Kelly Griffin were master and mistress of ceremony. The couple honeymooned in northern Michigan and arc currently students at Cedarville College in Cedarville, Ohio. Rachel will graduate in June with an ele­ mentary education degree. Derek will grad­ uate in June of 2000 with a degree in me­ Laurence and Geraldine Hull will cele­ brate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 18. They were married March 18, 1949. The couple have six children, 14 grand­ children and four great grandchildren. Their family invites family and friends to send a card to help celebrate this special day at 813 E. Railroad St., Hastings, MI 49058. Whitneys to mark 25th anniversary Jim and Karen Whitney celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on March 23. They were married March 23, 1974 at Yankee Springs Bible Church with Rev. John Boers officiating. They arc the proud parents of four chil­ dren. Amber. Adam. Tyler and Drew, all of chanical engineering. Both arc 1995 gradu­ ates of Hastings High School. Ellards to observe 25th anniversary Hastings. X An open house will be held at lhe Ma­ sonic Temple in Hickory Comers on Sun­ day. March 28lh from 2 lo 4 p.m. to cele­ brate lhe 25th wedding anniversary of Bert and Carol (Peabody) Ellard. Please come and help them celebrate! Tentative plans arc for the Lakewood Jazz Band to perform at Fellowship Hall Friday night following a potluck meal for church members and friends. With the success last week of the boys' basketball team and the girls’ volleyball team, this is subject to change in ease of winning contests early in the week. This is an annual event. The Kiwams Travel senes continues with a show on "The Netherlands” at Hastings Fnday night The Ionia County Health Department will hold its monthly immunization clinic Wednesday, March 24. in the basement of Central United Methodist Church. On March 24. Oneta Ncitzkc of Fourth Avenue will observe a birthday anniversary. She is past the 80 mark. On March 26, her good friend Bertha Fredericks of McBain will also have a celebration day. Virginia Yonkers had orthopedic surgery Friday on her knee in Grand Rapids. She expected to return home on Monday last. Youth members, with help from parents, held a turkey dinner Saturday at the Bowne names to denote the condition of the people as they arrived in a new land such as Com­ fort. Thankfulness. Mercy. Content. Pre­ served. At a later time came the flower and gem names: Ruby. Beryl. Opal. Garnet, Pearl. Daisv. Pansy. Ruse. Hyacinth. Violet. With an overhead projector she showed many examples of handwriting with abbre­ viated names. This may have been because the wnters used quiil pens and could write only a few letters with each dip of the pen in the inkwell. Each month the society\ e-mail gamers many inquirers for information. The driver for Schwanns Sales will have his last delivery tnp this week He is being sent to Two Rivers, Wise., lo be a district manager His replacement has been on the route for the last three trips to learn where arc the freezers of the customers and who usually wants what. Friday evening"s concert was a joy to experience at the Lakewood High School gym. as lhe Lakewood Community Chorus combined with the Thomapple Wind Band. The band members remained in place for the entire evening while the chorus left the four-tier risen while the band played. The singers opened with four sacred numbers. The band played “His Honor” in their first Central UMC. The Merrill Tylers and the Galen Kilmers of WooJland attended as did lhe Bruce Aldcrinks of Clarksville. Op Sunday several Shanks family mem­ bers attended church together. Guests were daughter Paula Kaye and daughter Tara Davis; Tom, Marsha and Nathan Hacker and niece Michelle from Kansas. Michelle travels for a firm in the health industry and was close enough to make a visit to her Lake Odessa relatives for the first time in many years. Her father is a younger brother of Marvin Shanks. Marsha was guest soloist at Central in the morning service. Bette Maklcy brought tablesful of photos of Lake Manor Thursday evening when she segment and a trio of English folk songs in their second performance. The band per­ formed a Scottish piece in their third seg­ ment and "Oklahoma" in their fourth. The chorus had a delightful pair with “America the Beautiful" and “City Scapes,” which featured Chicago, San Francisco, and New York tunes melded into one. They did a rousing rendition of "The Stars and Stripes Forever” with dual piano players. Celia DeMond was accompanist and she was joined by Cindy Thelen for the piano duet. Not to be outdone, the band played the same Sousa march with piccolo solo. The two groups combined to do "Turn Back Oh, Man.” The unscheduled encore was the MSU Fight Song with hand clapping to the beat from audience and chorus. Local band members were Sally Strater, Cathy and Mike Scobey, Lori Wortley, Jim Hilton, Melissa Nelson, Paul Jackson and Paul Shoemaker. Joe LaJoye directed the band and Dr. Robert Oster directed the chorus. Dr. Barnett's planned trip to Honduras had lo be cancelled because of the serious illness of his father, who is now to begin kidney dialysis. Fr. Richard Valls of Delton is pictured in the newest publication of Michigan CPO° with his top pledge of SI581 in the 199a walk. Maple syrup is having a second run with presented the program for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. She related history of the theater from the early days even before her parents became owners. Thanks to Cathy Lucas* reporting the memories of Bette's mother, Ethelyn Chase, this history has been preserved. Much of it happened before Bette was bom. She had many humorous stories of happenings in the busi­ ness over the years Janis Kenyon of Port­ land was the hostess for the evening. The attendance was 26. The parking lot was full at the depot Sat­ urday. as members of the Ionia County Genealogical Society met, with 23 regis­ tered by Lori Fox of Portland. James Moses of Portland was the host. The society has a new copy machine, which will be of great benefit on meeting days. This was obtained from profits from sale of candy bars. A man from Portland and a lady from Charlotte were new members. Shirley Hodges and husband were the presenters. She related trends in names from Biblical names to a return of freezing nights and thawing days. Wayne Almont Morford Jr., Middleville and Joyce Leigh Bracken. Middleville. Eric Michael Egan, Hastings and Robin Mane Myrick. Hastings. DeVrieses to mark golden anniversary \ American Fellowship Robert and Isla DeVries of Cordes Road in Delton are celebrating their 50ih wed­ Delvin Landes to mark 85th ding anniversary. Mr. DeVries and the former Isla Pet­ tyjohn were married March 26, 1949 in Kalamazoo. Their children are Ted and Mary Ann DeVries of Comstock, Ml and Roger and Sarah Allen of Sewickley. PA. They have two grandsons. Mr. DeVries served in lhe U.S. Navy and retired as Parts Salesman at DeMaagd Oldsmobile in Battle Creek. Mrs. DeVries retired as Postmaster of Woodland. Michi­ gan. In honor of the occasion, the family is go­ ing to celebrate al a family dinner al the Gull 1-ake Cafe. Mutual Insurance Company A MichiganlCompany Delvin will be 85 years young on March 24. His family is having a gathering Sun­ Five generations gather (Standing) father Joseph Olchcske, grandmother Sharon Olchcske. great grandmother Beth Payne. (Sitting) great great grandfather Maurice Jarvis holding a very special baby. Lane Olchcske. day, March 21 at 127 W. Apple St., Local 138 UAW Hall from 1-4 p.m. No gifts please. Delvin would like hearing from you. Cards maybe sent to Delvin at 2590 Ragla Rd.. Hastings. Ml. LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 98-22427-NC In the matter of Kurtis Warren Cockroft NOTICE A heanng wiH be held on April 7.1999 at 10 00 a m in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition for change of name of Kurtis Warren Cockroft to Kurtis Warren Parker This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent Date March 9 1999 James J Goulooze (P44497) 629 W State St Ste 203 Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945-2255 Wanda Sue Parker 807 Greenwood Middleville. Ml 49333 (3/18) Reynolds, Bourdo have five generations (Front row. left to Mark Bourdo. 43. great Blanche Reynolds. 88. old Heather Northrup. right) grandfather great grandmother holding 18 month Great grandfather Earl (JR; Bourdo. 68. Back row, great grandmother June Reynolds Bourdo. 65. and Heathers mother Michelle Bourdo Northrup. 23. Gerrrude Fuhr to observe 90th Gertrude Fuhr will celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday. March 27 The family will host an open house from 2-4 p.m. on that day at the Episcopal Parish House (315 West Center St.) and invite all of her family and friends to stop by and celebrate with her. No gifts, please. The Seal of Faithful. Friendly Insurance Since iSZt. Automobile Insurance OFFERS MONTHLY POLICIES For “Sate” Drivers. Convenient “Pey as you drive" continuous ptan! NO ANANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY Call us direct A save! Our monthly rates MANDATORY NO FAULT COVERAGE mured on the same policy and kve m surrounding areas Ottes & Grand premiums We alto offer... Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD March 10. 1999 1 and 5 month continuous pollctoa «Uo available. (Determined by multiplying rate ,hown by 1 for Ihrae montn, or S for ,l« north,). All Board Members present Approved agenda previous board meeting minutes and Treasurer s report Letter to Assyria Township regarding EMS ser­ A 25% diacount I, applied to mo,l additional cara. PLUS a ton 25% discount on moil mvlticir poUclas. Additional dtocounto lor matin persona aga 55 and older. vice approved Motion approved to send letter to E-911 Ad­ ministrative Board Accepted Insurance and Auditor bids Motion to have computers checked for Y2K compliance Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested lo by Supervisor Barbara Earl Join with the thousands of Michigan policyholders who have already called and saved’ All it takes is 10 minutes or less to learn how you can save' CALL TODAY - TOLL FREE w 1-800-648-6329 (3/18) rOH RATE QUOTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 18, 1999 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred m the conditions of a mortgage made by CARL MEHER a married man to WMC MORTGAGE CORP a California corporation PO Box 54089 Los Angeles CA 90054 dated July 29 1997 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on Septem­ ber 8. 1997 in Document Number 1001296 Said mortgage was assigned to BANKERS TRUST CO OF CALIFORNIA as Trustee, by mesne as­ signments dated October 7. 1997 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on Au­ gust 24 1998 m Document Number 1016929 By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mort­ gage due and payable forthwith At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest, a* the rale of 11 4900% per annum on said mortgage the sum Of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN and 63/100 DOLLARS ($46,215 63) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage and all legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses including attorney s fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by safe of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the high­ est bidder at the County Courthouse m Hastings the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry City of Hastings on Thursday. April 8 1999. at 1 00 p m . local time Pursuant to Public Act No 104, Public Acts ol 1971 (MSA 27A3240 (3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance With 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale o' such sale The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated m the Township of Castleton. County of Barry State of Michigan and more fully described as A PARCEL IN THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 36. T3N. R7W. DESCRIBED AS BEGIN­ NING AT A POINT IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY THAT IS 809 5 FT E OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 36. THENCE NORTH 225 FT THENCE W 146 FT THENCE N TO MICHIGAN CEN­ TRAL RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID RAILWAY TO A POINT DUE N OF A POINT 934 5 FT E OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 36. THENCE S TO THE E & W 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 36. THENCE W 125 FT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING BANKERS TRUST CO OF CALIFORNIA, as Trustee Assignee of Mortgagee Dated February 23. 1999 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 41 VS Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue. N W Grand Rapds, Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (3-25) - • - . ■ *. V . nouewo? Satin blessing NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Kyle W Morgan, and Melissa K Morgan, husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Michigan General Mortgage. a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee dated January 30. 1997 and recorded on Februay 3. 1997 in Liber 684 on Page 768. Barry Cnunty Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bankers Trus« Company. As T’ustee as assignee by an assignment dated December 29 1998 which was recorded on Feb­ ruary 2. 1999 m Document #1024629 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 22/100 dollars (S74.935 22), including interest at 9 750% per annum Ad justable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 2/1 and 8/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statue in such cas*’ made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m . on April 22. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Bai.y County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Parcel 1 Lots 32. 35. and 36 Lakeside Subdi­ vision according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded m Uber 2 of Plats. Page 55 Except that part of Lots 32. 35 and 36 described as Begin mng at the Northwest corner of said Lot 32. Thence Northeasterly 85 feet along the North Line of said Lot, Thence Southeasterly 125 5 feet Parallel with the Westerly Line of said Lot to the South Une of tne North 1,2 of said Lot 38. Thence Southwesterly 92 83 feet along said South Une of the East Line of Donee Avenue, thence Northerly 34 65 feet along said bast I me to an Angle Point in Donee Avenue Thence Northerly along said east line to the Place of Beginning Further ex­ cepting the Southed/ 1/2 of said Lot 36. except the Easterly 100 feet .'hereof Also including: That part of Lot 39 lymg North uf a Une which begins at the Southeast comer of said Lot and ends at a Point on the North Line of said Lof which is 100 feet Westerly of the Northeast cor­ ner of sad Lot 39 Lakeside Subdivision, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats. Page 55 Parcel 2 Lot 37 of Lakeside Subdivision, ac cording to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 2 of Plats, Page 55. except the North 20 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a m .hich case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: March 11. 1999 Bankers Trust Company, As Trustee FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1303 Trott 4 Trott. PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company. As Trustee 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms,-Ml 48025 Fie #98076116 14/8) Dear Ann Landers: This is in reply lo “Manchester. Conn..” who warned readers about satin sheets. Satin sheets have their good points, Ann. My mother had Parkinson’s disease for 13 years. Her doctor recommended sarin sheets because they alleviated the difficulty ADD tolerance Dear Ann Landers: 1 am planning to many the love of my life in June. “Phillip” is a terrific guy except when it comes to my 12-ycar-old daughter. “Beth." who is very sweet but has attention-deficit disorder. Phillip docs not under’and that she needs to be reminded of things over and over. When he asks her to do a chore, he expects her to jump to it immediately. He doesn’t realize that Beth is easily distracted and for­ gets. She isn’t being deliberately disobedi­ ent. I think Phillip is being too hard on Beth when he says she needs more discipline. I agree that Beth may resent Phillip's pres­ ence in my life, but it doesn't help when he yells at her all the time. I love him dearly, but l*m having second thoughts about what marrying him might do lo my daughter. Help me make the nght choice. - Unsure in Baltimore. Dear Unsure: Put Phillip in touch with the authority who diagnosed Beth’s prob­ lem. When he understands it better, he will be a lot less judgmental. Work at smoothing the way between him and Beth. And don’t let Phillip get away. In a few years, Beth will be gone, and you could be very much alone. Internet tool Dear Ann Landers: I take issue with “Joy in Mudvillc,” who said the Internet is not a source of information but a tool for communication. She has it half right. Joy is confusing the Internet with elec­ tronic mail. E-mail is only as reliable as the is just a lot of buildings. To lump e-mail chat rooms in with the highly reputable sites that arc available through the Internet is inaccurate. Saying “I read it on the inter­ net” could be the same an saying “I read it at the library." The Internet is a tool. How you use it is up to you. Sign my letter Web-Head in the USA. Dear Web-Head: Get out the wet noodle. My readers have convinced me that the In­ ternet, when used properly, has a lot more to offer than 1 thought. It appears that peo­ ple can now get what is tantamount to a col­ lege education without leaving their homes. This is truly remarkable. The odd couple Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to “Left-Brained in South Carolina," who needed a solution for dealing with his scat­ terbrained wife. Every incident he cited, from losing keys to leaving items in odd places, has been done by my husband. Whenever “Charlie" gets ready to leave home, he has to search for his keys, wallet, checkbook or all three. He is also a slob. Any item he touches will be spilled, dropped, tom, lost, misplaced or mangled. His study looks like a tornado hit it. I am organized and neat and never mis­ place anything, but I am also bad-tempered, inflexible, demanding and a perfectionist. I hardly ever relax. Charlie is easygoing, laid back and not easily upset. Who really has it roughest at oui house? - Another Left Brain in Redondo Beach, Calif. Dear Left Brain: I’d say, it’s a tic, but I’ll bet your husband’s blood pressure is lower than yours. sender, but the Internet is the biggest, grandest encyclopedia anywhere. I can find revolving, 3-D images of the inside of the space shuttle and pictures of the Louvre in Paris or the Sistine Chapel in Rome. 1 can read the Washington Post or the complete works of Shakespeare, get the latest news from Reuters or order a book for my mother's birthday. 1 Saying the Internet /$ just a form of com­ munication is like saying the Library of Congress is just a lot Si books or that Yale THESE VEHICLES MAY MOVE YOU, BUT IT’S THE DEALS THAT WILL QUICKEN YOUR PULSE. Satin danger Dear Ann Landen: I agree with “Man­ chester, Conn.,’’that satin sheets are dan­ gerous. In my opinion, they should come with a warning. I had two near-disasters with satin sheets. The first time, I started to slide out of bed and almost went out the third-floor window l he second time. I felt my sell sliding, and in order not to fall out the window. I contorted my body and became lodged between the bed and the wall. I was in my underwear and didn't want my son-in-law to see me. so I didn’t yell for help. It took me over five minutes to get out of that fix. My family thought both episodes were hilarious, but I was scared to death. Rest as­ sured, Ann. I no longer have satin sheets in my house. - Trenton, NJ. Dear Trenton: I have satin sheets in my guests bedroom, and so far, it's a draw. One guest said she felt as if she were erjoying the ultimate in luxury. Another guc. ♦ said she slid around all night and asked that I please remove the satin sheets and pillow case and put on “anything else." I complied with her request. The next letter scores some unexpected points for the satin lovers: KARAOKE /Ji Freeport Shamrock Tavern 9 P.M. to 1 A.M. SATURDAY MARCH 20™ Mark and Mike Sheldon Hastings Area Schools announce Kindergarten Registration REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ter next school year will take place on March 24 and 25 from 8:30 a m. to 8:00 p.m. at one location in town: Southeastern Elementary School (one hour earlier at Pleasantview School). It is not necessary or advisable to bring the child at the time of registration Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and are asked to bring a copy of the child's birth official certifi­ cate and immunization record to this meeting. The child's social security number is also re­ quested but not required By State law immu­ nizations. vision and hearing testing must be complete before school attendance in the tall At the time of registration, parents will also be given appointments for a pre-enrollment screening test for vision and hearing as well as a school readi­ ness test. she had moving around. Those sheets really helped People with similar problems should try them Thankful for Satin Sheets in Jacksonville. Fla. Parental clout Dear Ann Landers: The recent letters you printed concerning parents whose un­ derage children are drinking raises a critical point that cannot be overstated - parental involvement is crucial to raising drug-free and alcohol-free kids. The most recent national survey for the National Center on Addiction and Sub­ stance Abuse at Columbia University found that teens who drink, smoke or use pot less likely to tell their parents where they are on weekends, less likely to have a parent at home after school and less likely to rely on parents’ opinions when they make impor­ tant decisions. They arc alsu less likely to attend religious services regularly. Nearly half of 13-ycar-olds say their par­ ents have never discussed the dangers of il­ legal drugs with them. The survey also found that teens who have tried marijuana say their friends had the most influence over their decision. Teens who have chosen not to smoke pot say their parents influ­ enced them most. The bottom line? Parents have more clout than they think. They should use it. - Joseph A Califano Jr., chairman and president, the National Cen­ ter on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. Dear Joseph Califano: Your letter places the responsibility right where it belongs on the parents. They need to know where their kids are at all times, who they arc with and what they are doing. And it doesn’t hurt to set a good example. Parents who smoke, dnnk excessively and use bad language should not be surprised when their children do the same. As the twig is bent, so grows the tree. Gem of the Day for my Irish readers on St. Patrick's Day: May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks, may your heart be as light as a song. May each day bring you bright happy hours that stay with you all year long. Forget to saw some ofyour favorite Ann 'Landers columns? '*Nuggets and Doozies " tiihe answer Send u svif-itddfessdd. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling to): Nuggets. c/oAnn Landers. P.O Box 11562 Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate neb page at wMw.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Hastings earns highest honor for school improvement The North Central Association of Col­ leges and Schools (NCA) has announced that Hastings High School was awarded top school improvement honors this month. Hastings High School was one of 57 Michigan schools honored this winter for completing a five-year, eight-phase school improvement process. This new school improvement model dif­ fers from traditional accreditation in that the school commits itself to a plan of con­ tinuous effort that concentrates on the improvement of student performance in selected areas. It helps schools document the effectiveness of their programs. While Hastings still meets traditional accredita­ tion requirements (teacher preparation, number of instructional hours, etc.), this school improvement cycle demands that schools document student improvement. A team of peers visited Hastings during the improvement cycle to evaluate the suc­ cess of their school improvement plan. Working in committees, the staff selected specific target goals. Hastings High School was able to demonstrate to the team that their students arc performing better in the selected areas than they were before the process was implemented. "The NCA school improvement process demands more of schools than any other change process,'’ said State Director Di William Bushaw. “Schools must document . that their efforts resulted in students that arc more prepared for the 21st century. I con­ gratulate Hastings High School for volun­ tarily pursuing this highly accountable approach." Hastings completed all eight phases of the process following their final visit and was reviewed by the elected Michigan NCA State Committee dunng a recent meeting. The North Ccn’ral Association of Colleges and Schools awarded the school the highest school improvement honor. There are now 150 high schools in Michi­ gan who have completed the entire process successfully. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 18 1999 - Page 9 were being recommended by the Michigan State Department of Education. This build­ ing was destroyed by fire on Feb. 5. 1902. Another bnck school was built Before the Union School burned, there were sever­ al noted graduates from that school In 1891. William W. Potter. S. Wilbert Smith. Bertha Marshall. Lois Marshall. Alice McKinnis, and Greta B Young were in this first class of Nashville High graduates from this school. From Time to Time... Nashville: Castleton Township’s largest village Since that time. Nashville School has gone through several changes and is cur­ rently served by the Maple Valley School system. Lewis Durkee was mentioned earlier in reference to the organization of the village of Nashville Durkee studied law while By Joyce F. Weinbrccht Nashville was platted as a village by George Gregg in 1865. The plans for the coming of the proposed Grand Valley River Railroad were being developed and the Thomapple River was already the site of working mills. The railroad actually arrived and the first train reached Nashville in Jan­ pursing other business cntcrpnscs. He was admitted to the bar and opened a law prac­ tice in the vdlagc. He had arrived in the vil­ lage as early as 1866. Abijah M. Glint, who was from Eaton County, came to Nashville in 1868. He stayed there a short time, moved to Kansas for about six years. He returned to Nashville in 1875 and took up his law prac­ tice there. C.H. Brady who was from Calhoun County, and had graduated from the law school of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1874. cumc to Nashville to open a uary 1869. The first post office was established on June 29. 1866. with Dr John H. Palmer, the first post master, operating it out of his home The mail came into the village by stagecoach from Battle Creek three times weekly until the railroad became the mail earner for the area. Two merchants arrived in Nashville, along with the post office in 1866. D.C. Gnffeth and Lycurgus J. Wheeler. Mr. Griffeth came to Nashville from Ingham Coun­ ty and built a store on Main Street. He later started a grain business and by 1875 had built a bnck building. Lycurgus J. Wheeler had come to Woodland Township in 1842 with his father Asa. and his brothers. Lycurgus Wheeler received an academic education and worked as a teacher, while remaining a stu­ dent himself. He also did some farming in the Woodland area on Section No. 27. In 1861. Wheeler enlisted in the Army as a member of the Sixth Michigan Cavalry, Company K. He was detailed for clerical duty with General Copeland at his head­ quarters, and then returned to Michigan in 1863 on a recruiting mission. He was then transferred to Veterans Reserve Corp until the end of the war. He returned to Woodland at the end of the war in 1865. He disposed of his property in 1866 and moved to Nashville, where he established one of the first stores in that place. He built a building 60x20 feet and with his partner opened Wheeler. Downing and Co. This store had an assortment of goods for sale. He operated out of this Nashville School built in 1902. practicing for a short time in Bellevue. Jacob Lentz, who was a Frenchman, bom in Lyons, France, and a cabinet maker start­ ed a furniture shop in 1867. He built a house and a small workshop on the east side of Main Street. Here he made picture frames and furniture. His products caught Prohibition Party for the Legislature for the eastern district of Barry County in 1878 Lewis Durkee also opened a grocery store along with Hiram Coe on Main Street in 1866. He later went to work for the rail­ road. Clement Smith, opened a law practice in Nashville in 1869, but later moved it to Hastings. The coming of the railroad, added to the activities of the mills and the growth of the trades and an influx of merchants, and now the village had an official name, Nashville, named for railroad chief engineer Garaudus Nash. Nashville v as definitely on the map. Cra­ on and the business flourished. His sons, Albert, Charles and Lewis joined him in the business. By 1869, the business had grown Known as the Lentz Tabic Co. lhe com­ pany made fine furniture, including tables of every kind, stands, chairs, cupboards and commodes. They did reproductions of 18»h century- antique and reproductions of pieces in the Kensington Museum It is reported that they made in the years prior to 1880. an annual number of from 500 to 8<X) beds. 200 bureaus. 100 extension tables and a large number of chairs and lounges. The numbers only increased in lhe following years. Jacob Lentz died on July 24. 1915. Charles Lcniz lived until 1925 and Albert died in 1928. The Lentz Table Factory con­ tinued to be operated with L.E. Lentz as secretary-treasurer and Frank Lentz. w!k> was the son of Albert Lentz as vice presi­ dent. The factory' continued to operate under their management until 1943, when they retired. The plant stood empty for sev­ eral years and then was utilized by the Plycoma Veneer Co. Many pieces of furniture made by the Lentz Table Co. are still to be found, not only in Barry County, but the world over The furniture was unique, well made and some have lasted for over a century. Another furniture establishment which was operated by steam power, operated by Charles Demaray and Frank Kellogg. They also built tables, bedroom sets, chairs and other pieces of furniture. They had a ware­ house located on Main Street, north of the river on the cast side of the stieci. I.W. Pow les had a carding mill which was also steam operated. This was located on the west side of the river, north of the bridge, near the potash factory which was operated by Jacob Habersaat. The lye made at the ashcry was used to manufacture soap There was also a woodworking shop and planing mill on Church and Queen Streets, which later (in 1914) was made into a enough that they built a factory at lhe west end of Washington Street, and employed 18 creamery where they made prize-winning butter and gave the farmers in the area a place to sell their cream. The Farmcr s Co­ men. Fire was a serious enemy of Barry Coun­ ty Villages and Nashville had more than its share. In 1891, fire destroyed the Lentz Furniture Factory. The Lentz family dec»d operative operated until 1952. The cream­ ery was moved a couple of times in its his­ tory. (Mon about Nashville next week) dled in the curve of the Thomapple River building until 1873. when he built a bnck building for a store and in 1875 he built a brick home for himself Mr Wheeler was married to Sarah J Haight of Woodland, in May of I860, prior to going into the Army. She died on Sept. 28, 1863. He then married Mary J. Ellis of Hastings on Dec. 26, 1865. She died on Dec. 20. 1874. and on Sept. 10. 1876, he marned Mrs. Mana I. McNab of Big Rapids. Lycurgus J. Wheeler is buried in Woodland Memorial Cemetery beside his first wife. Sarah J. Haight Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler became an integral part of on the north and the west, and the railroad and Quaker Brook on the south, it was an attractive place lo live. Its businesses were attracting the trade from the farmers of the surrounding area and the hamlet was thriv­ ing. A bit of the village was in the first and second sections of Maple Grove Township and were considered to be a part of the hamlet and ut the village when it was diartercd. The Legislators gave it its charter as a vil­ lage in 1869. At the time no one seemed to know exactly how this took place or who had advocated that it be chartered as a vil­ lage. but it was. and the first village meet­ ing was held to elect officers for the new village on Wednesday. April 7. 1869. at the community, politics and the religious community and was interested in education in the village. He was the nominee of the noon. This meeting was held at the offices of Lewis Durkee. The officers elected the day were president. Lemuel Smith; j. practice in 1875. He remained in Nashville until 1877 m the office of Clement Smith first and then opened his own office in the village. W.S. Powers after beginning his law study in the State of Ohio, graduated from the University of Michigan. He came to Nashville from Eaton County in 1877 after cd to form a stock company to replace the burned out company. They purchased the Phillips property cast of town and near the railroad on Sherman Street. Their number of employees increase to over 100 workers. Lentz & Sona ------- n*.«L**« (W ---- — FLRNTTURE • OF • ALL • KINDS. LEGAL NOTICES Lycurgus J. Wheeler recorder, Leonard* E. Snuffer, assessor. Hiram Coe; trcasurtSr. Robert B. Gregg; and trustees. Henry P. Ralston; Horace T. Davidson. Phillip Holler. Myron Pennock; and Jacob Purkcy. As more people settled in the area of Nashville, the need for education of the children became more and more evident. In 1866 a notice was circulated calling for the building of a school in the penmeters of the village. The notice called for the citizens of the area to come prepared to assist in build­ ing a schoolhouse. On the appointed day, the people gathered and by nightfall of that day there was a log school built. It was located on the west side of Main Street, near the edge of the swamp lands. The for­ est was so thick around it that the building could hardly be seen. This was a rather crude building, not well known for its beauty. There was no door or any windows at first. There were lots of mosquitoes and other creatures of the swamplands. A door was built for the school after a neighborhood cow took to spending the nights in the log building. This first school had 13 children in attendance. The teacher was Agnes Smith, who later married Charles M. Putnam. [More about the Putnams later.] This building also served as the church and Sunday School room. An index of the growth of the village can be seen by’ the growth of the school. The next year after it was built, the number of students had increased to 35 and by the follow ing winter term there 56 students in the school. The log school was far from adequate and the west side of Mr. Seaman s house was used for some of the classes. A new school was built beginning in the summer of 1867 and was ready for use in 1868. This school was placed in the village away from the over. The original school was used as a barn. The new school house was a two-room building and two teachers were hired during the second year when both rooms were pressed into use. After seven years, the school had again outgrown its facilities and a small building was built on a corner of the school lot. for NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made Dy Jeffery L. McMahon, a smgie man and Marge Nelson, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus Inc Mortgagee, dated July LO. 1993. and recorded on August 3, 1993 in Uber 579. on Page 381. Barry County Records. Michigan, and modified by a Loan Modification Agreement dated December 29. 1997, and recorded February 6. 1998 in Document Number 1007328. Barry County Records, and was assigned by mesne as­ signments to PNC Mortgage Corp of America. «n Ohio Corporation as assignee, by an assignment dated September 30. 1998 which was recorded on November 13. 1998 m Document Number 1020834, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 57/100 Dol­ lars ($63,973.57) including interest at 8.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Ml at 1 00 p.m., on April 1. 1999 Said premises are situated r. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Mich.gan. and are described as Lot 32 of Charleson Heights Addition No 2 to the Village of Middleville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 62 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 18. 1999 PNC Mortgage Corp, of America FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for PNC Mortgage Corp of America 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *97120404 PROPERTY ADDRESS. 511 Arthur Ct Middleville. Ml 49333 (3/18) MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Pamela A DeMaagd. a single woman (original mort­ gagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Febru­ ary 19.1998. and recorded on February 27.1998 in Document *1008161. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation as assignee, by an assignment dated December 23. 1998 which was recorded on February 2. 1999 in Document *1024630. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-NINE THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWtNTY-NINE and 40/100 dollars ($79,429 40). including interest at 7.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained .n said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m . on April 1. 1999 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 22 of Middleville Downs Addition No 1 to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 4 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless de.errmned abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated February 18, 1999 Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trod & Trott. PC Attorneys for Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *98065594 PROPERTY ADDRESS 302 Stadium Dr Middleville Ml 49333 (3/18) Wlial is tlic leading cause of blindness among die elderly? THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! the primary department This too. was soon too small for the increasing population of students and rooms were rented on Mam Street and a private house was rented. Larg­ er quarters were needed for the school. The primary school building was moved in 1885 to Maple Street where it was to become housing for the Nashville News. Chav Lent/ The Lentz Table Co. (Top) Jacob Lentz, (lower left) L.E. Lentz; (on the right) Charles Lentz. The table is one style out of many which the company built. The two-room school was torr, down in 1885 and a modem bnck school building was built as a stale of the an school, with modem equipment, safety features of the day and 11 teachers were hired to teach the student body This school building was built following the Union School plans which HW Hap* by MW Anchor Gftm Block Windows RaUng Sunken Conaole Bogntkng 1-800-237-2379 Wff SYSTBUOF SOUnMEST MCHGML •£ 3 AS 2900 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 18. 1999 < < me l< (hink (I it... The Joe show, not that jovial for wrestling crowd Detroit Rock City... The Joe. bome of the Red Wing champions... sounds like a great place to stage the Michigan High School Athletic Association State Individual Wrestling Finals doesn't it? As a journalist. I was pumped as I set out Friday for two days of championship matches in the Motor City. So were many wrestlers who dreamed of winning matches, and possibly weight class championships, at the Joe Louis Arena This year, the event was moved to the Joe after spending the past decade in Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena or in Kalamazoo's University Arena on the campus of Western Michigan University. But many dreams turned to disappointment for the wrestlers, coaches and fans who traveled down to last weekend's mam event. Complaints ranged from wrestlers not having proper space to warm up, to difficult viewing of matches, lo awkward hotel accommodations, lo fattening and expensive food. to... well, you get lhe picture I-el's start with this warm-up fiasco. The wrestlers were given one small mat. located by lhe zambonic entrance and not a whole lot more else. It was cold and. for many athletes, it was not desirable "Wc need a bigger place to warmup," Middleville's Miso Glavan said "Here, there is no lockerroom or showers." Basically line them up, wrestle and wait around for that next match. Kind of reminded me of what they do to cattle. The undesirable conditions brought about lhe following remark from Glavan's Trojan teammale. Is Rosales. "I want to be back in Battle Creek." He wasn't the only one who felt that way. as chants in favor City and Kazoo could be through Hie Joe’s rafters Bill Ferris. a grappler Delton Kellogg, said of the Cereal heard echoing qualifier from be belie*! Kalamazoo was more suitable because the tournament "was better organized." Whenever you bold a big sporting event at a big venue, you're more than likely going to have a few viewers watching the action from high above, and possibly, far from out of sight. The Saturday Finals drew a huge Joe Louis crowd, so many viewers were left with "not the greatest* of seats Delton Kellogg Coach Aaron Tabor was one coach who voiced his displeasure with the Detroit Rock City format. He was not the only one. as I heard many negative comments while wailing lor our Barry County wrestlers to hit those mats. Some of the criticisms made a lot of were shipped out to other hotels around Detroit, to places like nearby Southfield. The problem is no suburb is really "nearby" when you're dealing with lhe wonderful road conditions (er, detours} that exist in the Motor City. And they wonder why people won't come down lo Tiger Stadium or the other hot spots in Detroit. Suggestion... fix those roads! Because lhe tournament got off to a slow start, thanks in part to an apparent problem with the air quality in lhe Joe (although it was not verified, bomb threats were also heard) lhe athletes had to wrestle way into lhe wee hours Friday, or Saturday. Then, many had lo return Saturday bright and shiny in the morning for more wrestling action. (I hope that they brought their Sominex) Food, well the problem wasn't that there wasn't enough food, the stomach Saxons stop Vikings; next play in regional final Friday DELTON — Die game of basketball can be played with different styles, but the difference between winning and losing can be solely based on if a team hits their shots or not. That logic can be attributed to the opposition's defense or bow successful a team is hitting their array of shots. The Class B MHSAA boys basketball regional contest between Hastings and fellow Barry County foe. I .akewood, was all about the shots that lhe Saxons look and the tenacious defense timed in by that blue and gold team. Hastings (16-8) pulled out a 53-39 victory to advance into Friday night's regional championship against either Grand Rapids Catholic Central or Jackson Lumen Christi Catholic and Christi played in Wednesday night's second regional contest also held at Delton Kellogg High School. The game was light. 11-10 Hastings, late in the Fust quarter before a 9-0 run to close the stanza gave Coach Doo Schils' squad a 20-10 advantage. "We started hitting our outside shots; when we hit our outside shots, we tend to gel on a roll offensively," Schils said. From there, the Saxons continued to build its lead, which was 37-21 at half and 42-27 after three quarters The First time lhe two area foes met Dec. 11. Hastings pulled out a relatively easy 70-47 home win But Coach Mark Farrell's Viking's team was not only healthier this time around, but came into the regional game red hot from the Field. In Coach Farrell's words, this is a Viking team that will probably set school records for both three-point shooting and free-lhrow shooting. Hastings' defense Wednesday, however, look away many of Lakewood's best options and helped to generate its own offensive opportunities. "We played great defense; that's always opening eight minutes partially was a result of Hastings' efforts on the offensive glass After an Adam Whitney jumper (13-10) and a Tony Bownc three ball. Bowne pul back a Luke Warner miss to pul his team up 18-10 and Dustin TeireL as time expired, rebounded a Bownc shot and tallied a hoop dial gave his squad a 10-point cushion. 20-10. "We must stay tenacious on the boards," Schils said. "That has been a strength of ours and it was the First time we played them." Bowne opened lhe second quarter with another trifecta (23-10) and a Tyson Walther second shot score gave the Saxons a 15-point lead. 25-10. with six been our mainstay." Schils said. "You minutes to play in the lint half. The win championships with defense and we arc used lo the physical play being in the O-K White." Defense and rebounding played big teams traded points die rest of lhe second quarter with Matt Cramer. Joel Dow Richie Livingston and Luke Farrell (a triple) the point totalers for the Vikings and Jim Storms, Bowne (a triple) and Whitney making hoops for lhe Saxons. Bowne and Storms led Has-ngs with 19 and 17 points respectively. parts in Lakewood (10-13) hav: g mostly one shot at lhe basket on a trip own the floor compared to sometime three or four for Hastings. For the game, the Vikings managed just 15 rebounds and just Five of those came on lhe offensive glass. The Saxons' 9-0 run to end the Lakewood received 16 markers from Joel Dow, 9 scores from Luke Farrell and 7 points from Man Cramer. ache was that the food that was available cost either too much or had too many calories. Frankly. 1 love to eat Little Caesar's Pizza. but not before I go out to wrestle for Slate glory or attempt to make weight. That probably wouldn't be a smart idea. And wrestlers weren't apt to find many sandwich shops to grab a nibble al. Instead they had to venture to food venues, like Caesar's, in the arena or travel lo some pricey restaurant in the hard to travel around downtown area. The Slate Finals will be held lhe next iwo years at lhe Joe and after that, who knows? Maybe they will move again. As a media member, 1 found lhe whole Detroit experience lo be mostly fun and hospitable But I was mostly taken care of. The wrestlers should also have been and possibly as improvements arc made in lhe next couple of years, the event will become less of a nuisance and more of a time to celebrate. We can only hope so. as Detroit Rock City is a great place to stage championship wrestling • Basketball Finals Tickets On Mat Public sale of tickets for the 1999 MHSAA Boys Basketball Semifinals and Finals, at the Breslin Center on Michigan Stale University's campus, are now available. The Semifinals are March 25 and 26 and the Finals are March 27. Tickets for the Semifinals are $5. Tickets for the Finals are sold with an all-day package that is $18. Single session tickets for the Finals will also be sold during the Semifinals and will be $6. For information, contact the Breslin Student Events Center box office at (517) 432­ 5000 or 1-800-968-BRES • Keeler a Scot Netter: Betsie Keeler, a graduate of Hastings High School, is a junior member of the Alma College's womens tennis team. Keeler is sense. "Let's go back to where we are welcome," said one local wrestling mentor who would rather remain playing doubles with Kan Sedcrberg at No. 1 as well as No. 4 singles. Keeler unidentified. Some of the 99 participants were able to find room and board a few blocks, or a few miles, from lhe arena, but others netters May 3 during a spring trip to Florida. Currently, Keeler is 2-3 in Hastings repeated as district basketball champion last Friday with a dominating 58-34 performance against Plainwell. The Saxons won their third straight district game in lhe Class B 47 tournament to advance into the Region 14 tournament Lakewood. last night against Tony Bowne led the blue and gold Friday night with 22 points. Bowne had nine Field goals including three threepointers. won both of her matches against Hillsborough Community College's singles and 2-3 in doubles Hastings' Dan Deming (32) drives inside to bank a shot off the glass, while teammates Matt Lawrence (42) and Ryan Eltzroth (40) get in position to rebound in last Friday's district championship game with Plainwell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Jim Storms was next in lhe Saxon score book with 10 points and four field goals. Adam Whitney added 8 points with three Field goaLs and two three balls Topping Plainwell's scoring efforts were Sean VanDusen with 10 points. Duke Cleveland with 9 markers and Lon Sparks with 7 points. The game was tied 6-6 after the opening eight minutes, but Hastings took charge in the second quarter and outscored Plainwell 22-6. Bownc tallied half of his 22 points during lhe second stanza and nailed two Saturday's State Finals attracted a large crowd to the Joe Louis Arena, out mere were still plenty of complaints that came from the wrestling crowd. trifectas during that span. Saxon Silas Smith (24) leaps over the Trojan defense and launches a jumper during Friday's district championship (Photo by Perry Hardin) Whitney also had two three-pointers and eight points in lhe second, while Storms managed two Fields and two free throws for six of his game points. The Saxons won the third quaner 12­ 10 and the fourth quarter 13-12 lo prevail by the 24-point margin Hastings also received 7 points and a three-pointer from Luke Warner, 3 scores from Josh Hendershot. 2 markers from Dan Deming and 2 points from Silas Smith. Die Saxons made 17-of-29 shots from the Field, hit 5-of-2l from three-point land and hit 3-of-5 attempts from the charity stripe. Hastings committed nine fouls in the First half and 10 in the second compared lo Plainwell's numbers of Five and seven. To reach the district Final. Hastings defeated Dellon Kellogg 59-39 on March 10 and Middleville 71-55 on March 8. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 18 1999 - Page 11 Vandefifer, and others, medal at the Joe finals Area wrestlers medal, score wins at State tourney DETROIT — A lot can be learned, or gained, by evaluating tbe climb that Middleville wrestler Jeremy Vandefifer DETROIT — Five wrestlers from Hastings and Delton Kellogg high schools were part of the Barry County contingent that qualified for the MHSAA Stale Individual Wrestling Finals held last weekend at the Joe Louis Arena made during the last year Vandefifer. a senior who also starred txi lhe Trojans' Slate qualifying football team this past fall, qualified Saturday for lhe championship match al 189 in the Division II Michigan High School Hastings had three wrestlers at the Stale tournament and Delton's program had two For the Saxons. Don Smith and Bill Blair competed al 171 and posted a number of mat wins. Smith finished third, winning a 12-7 decision over Eaton Rapids' Chad Grant in the finals. He also pinned Grosse Pointe North's Mike Sudomier in 1:20. won 17-4 over Grant, beat Auburn Hills Avondale's Brad Tieman with a pin in 4:41. and scored a 12-5 decision over Ionia's Josh Don Smith was one of the fortunate Barry County grapplers who medaled during their trip to the Motor Citv. Athletic Association Individual Finals. A year ago, Vandefifer didn’t even qualify for the State tournament, but through hard work, perseverance and determination made lhe most of his trip to Joe Lotus Arena. "If you would have told me three weeks ago that Jeremy would be in a Stale final. I would have been in shock." Middleville Coach Tom Lehman said about his grappler who has been active in lhe sport since the second grade. 'He just kept getting better and better Assistant Coach Scott Marvin said Vandefifer's efforts helped to make up for Middleville's end of tbe year team disappointment "He's worked really hard to get here." Marvm said "As a team, wc were a little disappointed (not lo make it lo lhe Slate finals in Battle Creek), but this is a little redemption." Vandefifer won three limes to reach the championship at 189. He beat Grand Rapids Christian's Ross VandenBerg with a 12-3 decision, ousted Eaton Rapids' Nick Ottney 4-2 and outscored Hudsonville's Jason Duram 11-6. JOE...continued page 12 Bocks. Smith said be was pleased with bow be wrestled beside a couple of costly errors. "I knew that 1 had to keep going the whole time and not slow down a bit." Smith said. *1 was hoping to win it, when I lost I bad to settle for tbird. I lost because of some stupid mistakes." Blair pinned Warren Woods Tower's Scott Anderson in 3:55, lost a 10-6 decision to Holly's Justin Torres, beat Sudomier 12-2 and lost to Bocks 5-4. Smith said competing in the same weight class as Blair the last couple of weeks was not easy for either of the Saxoo grapp’ers. "Me and Bill are real good friends; it was really different wrestling against someone from your own team. I didn't like if Mike Lipstraw was the third Saxon at the Championship, competing at 152 in Division II. Lipstraw lost a 16-13 decision lo Allegan's Chris Meade and an 8-3 decision lo Warren Lincoln's Daniel MkJdtevihe's Miso Glavan turns over one of his Saturday opponents at the Stale Finals in Detroit. Holman. Bill Ferris wrestled al 275 for Delton. Ferris pinned Houghton Lake's Nathanial Bartlett in 1:45. scored a 3-2 decision over Whitehall's Lucas Hannan, defeated Montrose's Andy Bernard 3-2, lost to Bin Ferris wrestled at heavyweight for the Panther team in ths State Fnate and fared ouite well as a sophomore standout. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ACKERS POINT DRIVE AND SOUTH SHORE DRIVE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 14 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements Delton Kellogg's Nick Manner uses a head lock to tame a foe in the Division III tournament al the Joe Louis Arena. Press: Hannar in Free Delton Kellogg wrestler Nick Hannar was 'On The Mats' as bis photo appeared on the front page of a special Detroit Free Press sports section distributed at the Joe Louis Arena on Saturday. Hannar was wrestling against Montrose's Ed Magrys Friday at 160 in the Division III finals. Morgan an All-American Olivet College sopbomore Kevin Morgan has been named to the 1999 Division III National Wrestling Coaches BM Blair was one of three Hastings wrestlers who made it to State and was one of two who wrestled at 171. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default lias been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Leslie D Powers, Husband and Cheryl Powers. His Wife, to Allstate Mort­ gage and Finance Corporation, mortgagee, dated May 16,1995 and recorded May 31.1995 m Liber 631. Page 526. Barry County Records said mort­ gage is now held oy Norwest Bank Minneso’a, National Association As Trustee by assignment dated May 22. 1995 and recorded on May 31. 1995 tn Liber 631. Page 534 Barry County Records There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Six and 29/100 Dollars ($82.446 29) including interest at the rate of 12.5% per annum Under lhe power of sate contained tn the mort­ gage and the statutes ol the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Cou. house in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p m on Apnl 29. 1999 The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 18. Yankee Springs Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats Page 90 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated March 18. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association As Trustee, As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 File No 189 0161 (4/15) Central Montcalm's Chad Doolittle 1-0 aud beat Marysville's Gregg McCormick "1 wrestled good, I guess," Ferris said. "I just hope to always try lo beat Rollie's records (his brother Rollie Ferris). He has really helped me out a kx." Rollie Ferris, a former Delton Kellogg' sports star who now coaches and teaches al Hastings High School, won two State titles as a prep wrestler. Nick Hannar also represented Delton in the Division III 160-pound weight class. Hannar lost an 8-5 decision to Center Line's Elliott Kowalski and a 9-5 decision to Montrose’s Ed Magrys. Association Scholar All-American team. Athletically, a wrestler must Finish sixth or higher at the regional tournament or win 66 percent of their matches during the season. Academically, each recipient must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 and have at least a 3.2 for the past two semesters. Morgan Finished lhe year with a 21-19 record for the Fighting Comets in the 174-pound weight class, while maintaining a 3.48 grade point average. He Finished Fifth at the Midwest Regional held at Manchester College in North Manchester, Ind. during late February. A 1997 graduate of Hastings High School, Morgan is the son of Kevin and Barb Morgan. HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM Hastings, Michigan NOTICE OF SUPERVISOR'S POSITION OPENING SUPERVISOR OF CUSTODIAL AND SECURITY SERVICES The Hastings Area School System ts accepting applications for the posrtan of Supervisor of Custodial and Security Services part-time applicants win be considered as wen as full-time applicants Knowledge about cleaning procedures and products, security measures, and purchasing and inventory procedures is required, knowledge about maintenance techmques is preferred. - Ackers Point and South Shore Drivers Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 14 Lots and parcels numbered 08-007-015-025-00 08-007-016-023-00 08-007-016-028-00 08-007-040-003-00 08-007-040-006-00 08-007-040-011-00 08-007-050-020-00 08-007-070-003-00 08-007-070-006-00 08-007-070-009-00 08-007-070-012-00 08-007-070-015-00 08-007-070-018-00 08-007-070-021-00 08-007-070-024-00 08-007-070-027-00 08-007-070-031-00 08-007-015-033-00 08-007-016-024-00 08-007-040-001-00 08-007-040-004-00 08-007-040-007-00 08-007-040-011-50 08-007-070-001-00 08-007-070-004-00 08-007-070-007-00 08-007-070-010-00 08-007-070-013-00 08-007-070-016-00 08-007-070-019-00 08-007-070-022-00 08-007-070-025-00 08-007-070-029-00 08-007-070-045-00 08-004-016-022-00 08-007-016-025-00 08-007-040-002-00 08-007-040-005-00 08-007-040-009-00 08-007-040-012-00 08-007-070-002-00 08-007-070-005-00 08-007-070-008-00 08-007-070-011-00 08-007-070-014-00 08-007-070-017-00 08-007-070-020-00 08-007-070-023-00 08-007-070-026-00 08-007-070-030-00 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment dis­ trict. which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has resolved to revise the special assessment district to include Permanent Parcel Nos. 08-007-016-002-00 and 08-0C7040-007-20. and the proposed special assessment against such properties are included on said roll TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY. THE 29TH DAY OF MARCH. 1999 AT 7 00 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 5643 SOUTH WALL LAKE ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLLAND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. AND ALSO TO HEAR AND CONSIDER THE ADDITION OF PERMANENT PARCEL NOS. 08-007-016-002-00 AND 08-007-040-007-20 TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination QUALIFICATIONS. - consisting of the paving and other improvements to Ackers Point and South Shore Doves, private roads (the “Improvements’), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage in the special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: Successful experience m personnel supervision and working with the public ts required. Employment will be for a 12 month work year with salary to be determined by training and experience of the appointee: excellent fringe benefits are provided Interested and qualified candidates should submit a tone' of application and resume to: Steven D. Harbison Director of Operational Services TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or in the alternative an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope Hastings Area School System 232 Wes’. G’anc Dated March 15 1999 Hastings. Ml 49058 The application deadine is March 26.1999. THE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Sylvia Forster. Clerk Township of Hope �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 18. 1999 Eighth grade spikers beat Forest Hills Tbe Hastings eighth grade volleyball (cam came back to beat Forest Hills Central March 12 by scores of 12-15, 15-11 and 15-10 Liz Hollars was tbe team's lop scorer with 17 points. Tiffany Howell scored 7, Teha Heuss 4, lessica Rose 4 and Carla Zerbel 4 points. Hollars had 5 service aces and Howell 3 aces. 7th Grade Blue- Lakewood spikers fall in State quarters last Thursday tn a match that Northern woo 15-7,15-5 and 10-15. Amber Jewett was lhe high scorer for tbe match with 18 points Tbe team traveled to Wayland for a tournament Saturday. Tbe teams involved were Middlerille, Wayland and Hopkins. Hastings tied Wayland 14-16. 15-5 and Middleville 7-15. 15-9. Hastings won against Hopkins 16-14.15-8. Hastings hosted Forest Hills Northern BYRON CENTER — Lake wood and ■.akesbore have played many memory­ making volleyball matches during the last couple of years, but Tuesday's Class B Slate quarterfinal contest will go down as one of the very best. Unfortunately, for Coach Kellie Rowland’s I^dy Vikings, the breaks and the score did not fall in their favor. Stevensville Lakeshore advanced to lhe Class B Slate semifinals at Western Michigan University's University Arena Friday with a 12-15. 15-5 and 16-14 JOE...continued from page 11 Shock, in Detroit, also came lo Vandefifer. "I was in shock... things just kept going my way.' Vandefifer explained. "The Eaton Rapids kid wrestled real tough; I knew that it was going to be a lough one. I really wanted it" He said that watching fellow Trojan wrestlers like Spencer Romph. Kyle Brower prepare for their rides M State and working with the coaches and other helpful mat men prepared him well for his big shot. 'How they bad to do tbe extra hard work to get to where they got do,' is what Vandefifer said be learned from the others who got this tar. "I worked with Ron Haynes a lot Marvin, Lehman, (Coach Scott) Monroe and Luke game; they held themselves together and we just couldn't stop (Molly) Kamp.' Kamp is the I ameers' 6-0 junior middle hitter and she certainly came lo play on Tuesday. Middleton also helped me a lot." Vandefifer’s mind set was focused on giving tbe Joe Louis crowd, lhe Trojan fans and himself "nothing but his best" "(1 figured) if you wrestle your best, you'll have no regrets," Vandefifer said In Saturday's final. Vandefifer’s run ended with a 17-5 defeat to Adam Berke of Big Rapids. 'He's pretty lough; I just wanted to be aggressive." Vandefifer said of his matchup with Berke. "The last time I faced him, I didn't do that" Still, it was three days of solid KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE intensity-filled victory al Byron Center High School I^kewood got off to a great start, taking the first game as l-akcshore was making all of the errors. Bui lhe teams traded roles down the stretch and Rowland pointed lo her own team's miscues as a reason for the difference in lhe outcome "I thought dial the team that made the fewer errors was going to win.' Rowland said 'Our errors came in the second I-akeshore. after losing the first game, scored tbe first seven points of tbe second game. Thanks to a couple of service aces by Audra Love (9-2) and Catherine Shellenbarger (13-3) and a powerful kill by Jill Benschoter (14-4). Lakewood was able to generate some offense, but not nearly enough. 'We slopped doing what we were practicing all week.' Rowland said. "They're (Lakeshore) a very good team, we needed to mix it up a little bit more. Administrative Openings: tive/direct supervision for Computer and Office Information Systems, Computer Aided Design/Drafting, Computer Engineering Technology. Graphic Design and Communications Technology. Required: Master 's Degree in related academic area, teaching experience in information technology, excellent communication skills. Preferred: Community college experience, experience working with local business and/or industry. Stan date 07/01/99; salary range $47,163 - $58,954. Job #743n - Director of learning Technologies. Provide training in instructional design/teaching methods using interactive distance learning, the internet and multi­ media; consult with faculty in adapting existing courses to interactive distance learning and the internet; assist faculty with technology-based course design, pro­ vide training for best practices in teaching. Required: Master’s Degree, experience in instructional design and communications technologies and teaching experience. Preferred: Community college experience, experience in faculty training, experi­ ence with technology-based learning and emerging instructional technologies. Start date 07/01/99. salary range $42,935 - $53,668. Positions are full time, tenure track; teaching assignment day and evening; salary commensurate with education/experience; must have experience working with a Job #747n - Art Instructor. Teaching variety of foundation-level studio an (pho­ tography, drawing, painting, computer art, design) and lecture classes (art history, art appreciation, humanities). Assignments include distance interactive learning environments and other technology-based learning contexts. Non-instructional duties may include advising student art club/gallery assistance. Instructor responsi­ ble for program development/revitalization; continuation of position depends upon growth of program. Required MFA, background in photography, teaching experi­ ence. preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of the role of community college in high­ er education, demonstrated experience with community-based an organizations, experience with instructional technology (compressed video, web/based courses, digital photography and appropriate software applications.) Job #748n and Job #749n - English instruction (2 positions). Teach composition/occasional literature classes; assignments include networked classrooms, dis­ tance interactive learning environments and other technology-based learning con­ texts. Non-instructional duties include advisory and committee assignments. Required: Master’s Degree in English or Rhetoric/Composition. teaching experi­ ence and willingness to participate in technology-based learning training sessions and leaching assignments, preferred: Community college teaching experience, demonstrated knowledge of the role of community colleges in higher education, familiarity with current teaching and learning theories, experience with networked and/or technology-based classrooms. the game at 12-12, Shellenbarger fired an off speed kill to put lhe blue and white ahead 13-12 and she followed that point with another, a back row blast, to give tiic lady Vikings a 14-12 advantage. lhe lamcers. however, regained their steam and tallied the final four points to earn their spot in tbe Slate semis "We're fighting with one of the best teams in lhe state." Rowland said. That's the difference with them playing all year round and us not." SPIKERS... Continued on page 14 bad two other wrestlers who qualified. Lakewood sent two and Maple Valley had another State participant. Lakewood's pair, Phil Plowman and Jarrod LaRocbe. also were quite active during their trip to the Motor Chy and represented tbe Vikings well in tbe Division II finals. Plowman, at 112, beat Monroe Jefferson's Evan Major with a pin in 3:50, lost on a 4:34 fall against Jackson Northwest's Chris Edwards, beat St. Joseph's Si Sosanith with ar, 8-1 decision, pinned Cedar Springs' Nick Emery in 1:38, dropped a 7-6 decision to Mason's Tom Grace and took a 10-2 decision against Hartland’s Josh Kowal. LaRoche easily handled Monroe Jefferson’s Justin Gessner 11-1 in his first match at 171. dropped a 9-2 decision to Auburn Hills Avondale's Brad Tiernan and fell 7-3 to Chelsea's'Dan Dault. Maple Valley's Jeff Rhoades qualified at 140 in Division Iff. Rhoades lost a 9-2 decision to Monroe Yt. Marys' Rod The other two Middleville wrestlers at lhe event. Is Rosales and Miso Glavan, Rosales' early tournament wins were a 4-3 decision against Dearborn Edsel Ford's Brian Kacir and a 12-2 decision versus Fruitport's Sam Cooper. *1 started off pretty good; I knew that I could at least get in the semifinals,* Rosales said. "The semifinal match was not my best match, I would have liked lo get third. There's always next year." Glavan also had a great start that helped him to gain his fifth place. Tbe Trojan multi-sport star won an 11-6 decision versus Linden's Ben Ccugblin, blanked Warren Cousino's Brian Kowalski 10-0 before losing 5-4 to Niles' Phil Howell. Fifth is a good finish, but Glavan envisioned a bit better. 'I thought that I could do better than what I did." Glavan said. 'At tbe start of the year. I bad hoped to make it into tbe final six ' The Stale final performance at the home of tbe two-time champion National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings, is one that Vandefifer. and tbe other area Job #750n - CIS Open Entry/Open Exit (OE/OE) Program Instructor. Teaching assignment in OE/OE computer lab environment, traveling to all campus sites; cur­ riculum development in OE/OE lab delivery system and computer information sys­ wrestlers who qualified, will never forget. 'It's a big rush... I can't really explain Lakewood's Steph Maciasz (12) goes up high to make a spike during Tuesday's Class B State quarterfinal match at Byron Center. NOTE: The Hastings High School athletic department WILL NOT hold a Spring Sports Night on Tuesday, March 23, according to athletic director Steve Hoke. instructional capabilities include software applications for the PC; monitor comput­ • HOPE TOWNSHIP • er lab parapros: must be a team player to promote leadership in development/deliv- ery of up-to-date instructional designs. Required: Bachelor’s Degree in CIS, BIS or related area; knowledge of applications software for PC. Preferred: Master’s Degree Township Board Meetings Schedule 1999-2000 Fiscal Year in CIS. BIS or related area; knowledge of applications software for PC and mini­ mum 2 years experience in field, community college teaching experience. Job #751 n - Radiological Technology Instruct or/Coordinator. PrepareAeach courses in didactic/laboraton instruction; clinical coordination with off-site facili­ ties; recruit, select, advise students; assure program quality including maintaining accreditation compliance; organize/facilitate advisors* committee. Required: Graduate of accredited Radiographic Technology program: Bachelor's Degree in radiographic sciences or related field; ART certification; minimum 3 years clinical experience as a radiographer. Preferred: Teaching experience, community college experience, clinical coordination experience; experience using instructional tech­ nology: experience/certification in related imaging technologies such as CT. MRI April 12. 1999..................... 7:00 May 10,1999.............................. 7:00 June 14.1999.................................... 7:00 July 12.1999......................................... 7:00 August 9. 1999........................................................7:00 September 13. 1999......................................... 7:00 October 11. 1999 ................................................. 7:00 November 8. 1999................................. 7:00 December 13. 1999............................................ 7:00 January 10. 2000 ................................................... 7:00 February 14. 2000................................................ 7.00 March 20. 2000...................................................... 6:30 □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Monday, Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday, Monday. Monday Monday. J □ □ □ Wednesday. May 5. 1999 ..................................................... 7:00 PM Monday. August 2. 1999..................................................... 7:00 P M Wednesday. November 3. 1999........... 7:00 P.M. Wednesday. May 3. 2000 • Annual Meeting 7 00 P M and mammography. P M. P.M. PM. P.M. PM P M. P.M. PM P.M. PM P.M. P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Applicants must meet minimum requirements. Visit our web site at benefit package and choice of D/B or D/C retirement plan. Letter of application addressing qualifications and detailed resume must be received by 4 pm Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3397. Mail, Fax: 616-962-4290 or Email: admserv^kellogg.cc.mi.us materials. All meetings held at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 Business hours Wednesdays 9:00 A M to 12 Noon and 1 00-3:00 PM Office phone 948-2464 Minutes may be inspected dunng -egular business hours Sylvia W. Forster Hope Township Clerk YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County and Hastings Youth Council's Co-Ed Adult Floor Hockey Team W-L-T Grey ............................................................. 1-0-0 Hackers........................................................ 1-0-0 TNR ............................................................ 0-1-0 Avengers.................................................... 0-1-0 Game Results TNR 6 vs. Grey 8; Avengers 4 vs. Hack­ ers 14 it," Vandefifer said. tems in general; responsible for selection/standardization of software at sites; AA/EOE lo go ahead 11-6. But Rowland's squad battled back to tic it at 11-11 with service points coming from Love. Shannon Spencer and Benschoter. l-akewood's lone senior. Jennifer Nielsen, launched a rocket spike to knot finished fourth and fifth respectively at 145 and 215. diverse population; start date 08/18/99. 04/09/99 at Administrative Services Job # ____ , before Lakeshore rattled off five straight Russeau. dropped a 4-2 decision to Central Montcalm's Justin Ritter and fell 9-5 to Melvindale's Wallid Munassar. Faculty Openings: EST on The third and deciding game was tied 3­ 3. 4-4, 5-5 and 6-6 in the early going wrestling. Vandefifer’s focus was altered a bit. The change worked well. *1 was working more on shots and my technique," Vandefifer explained. A number of area wrestlers qualified for lhe State wrestling finals. Middleville Job #742n - Director, Information Technology Department. Provide administra- www.kellogg.cc.mi.us for detailed job descriptions. Excellent A couple of breaks would have also been nice." Adult Basketball League Team W-L-T Other Body Shop......................................12-0 PR Jammers.................................................. 9-3 Blairs Landscaping..................................... 8-3 Flex Fab Black ..................................... 7-3 Hastings Merchants .................................. 7-5 Morphy'Flood............................................... 6-5 McNeil Lau Firm........................................5-5 Richies Koflce Shop.................................. 5-4 Mainstrcct Savings Bank.......................... 4-6 Flex Fab Blue 4-7 Drill Team....................................................... 3-7 Lakewood Merchants . .1-11 Flex Fab Red ....................................... 0-12 Game Results Flex Fab Blue 52 vs. Richie s Koffcc Shop 69; Murphy Flood winner by forfeit vs. Hastings Merchants; Lakewood Mer­ chants 55 vs Flex Fab Red 35; Blair Land­ scaping vs. PR Jammers winners by forfeit. 1999 Coed W inter Vollevbail Tram W-L Blair Landscaping..................................... 35-7 Hastings Mfg ............................. 39-9 True Value 27-15 Hastings Saxons ..................... 25-17 Hastings Mutual 25-17 Flcxfab 22-20 Slaughter..................................................... 17-23 ( oleman Agency I2-34 C ordray C onstruction 12-34 The Wolverines.......................................... 4-42 �The Hastings Sannef - Thursday. March 18 1999 - Page 13 Delton volleyball teams to challenge parents, staff March Madness of a different spin takes place at 7 p.m. Tuesday. March 23 at the Delton Kellogg High School gymnasium. Volleyball, rather than basketball, will be tl»c focus of games pilling the Delton Kellogg High School girls varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams against teams of parents and school staff. "It’s just a fun night." said parent Sharon Boyle. "It’s a way to open the school to the community" ind promote girls' volleyball at the same time. Bud Glenn spearheads the event. Admission to the event, sponsored by lhe Delton High School Parent Group, is $1 per person. The freshmen will play against a team of parents; junior varsity will challenge ele­ mentary and middle school staff; and the varsity team will be up against a team of high school staff, administrators and board of education members. A variety of prizes will be given away in a drawing that will cost $2 per ticket or three tickets for S5. IVocecds are used lo purdia.se a plaque, to display in lhe school, honoring graduates with a 3.5 or higher grade point average, lhe Parent Group also has purchased new school banners for the driveway that leads from Delton Road to the high school. In addition, lhe parents also hold a breakfast Junior varsity team members include Amanda Welker. Andrea Pancoast. Mandy Amy Collard. Christina ^n?1I1Ton' telle. Carrie DELTON, continued on page 14 r o to honor all high school students who have achieved an increased grade point average from one semester to another. Members of the varsity volleyball team include Jenny Gale, Ashley Hannar. Court­ ney Hersha, Jcsi Jacoby, Michelle Thomp­ son. Rachael Champion, Amber Novisky. Heather Yeo, Lisa Wilcockson, Sara Wilcockson. Christy NeSmith, Sarah Kouba. Jody Pierson and Alison Thornton BOWLING SCORES Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 76-32; Nine and A Wiggle 67 1/2-40 1/2; Late Comers 64-44; Get Luckys 63 1/2-44 1/2; Brushworks 61 1/2­ 42 1/2; No Whiners 59-49; Ten Pins 58-50; Thomapple Motors 57 1/2-50 1/2; Missing 2 56-52; Bad Habit If 54-56; Ramblers SO58; Heads Out 49 1/2-58 1/2; Scars and Service 48 1/2-59 1/2; All But One 48 1/2­ 59 1/2; Two Bks 44-60; Cousins 42 1/2-61 1/2; Mercy 35 1/2-72 12; Rocky 4 30 1/2­ 73 1/2. Womens Good Games and Series - E. Johnson 176; K. Keeler 165; S. Sanborn 192-457. L. Barnum 206-513; M. Scars 156; R. Brummcl 181; G. Mcancy 166; D. Olmsted 151; A. Zink 121; S. Keeler 195­ 554; J Bishop 154; S McKee 249-593; L. Gray 158-380; S. Haight 237-568; D. Bartimus 245-636; D. Cooley 133; O. Gillons 170. Mens High Series - R. Roush 194-574; S. Peabody 238-5^8; A Taylor 225-636; J. Barnum 256-634; D. Scars 192; M. Kasinsky 211-571; R. Fay 202-580; J. Zink 201; E. Keeler 224-601; J. Lancaster 188; M. McKee 205; D. Vickers 253-621: C Gray 185; M. Lawson 173; J. Bartimus 181; D. Service 173; M. Keeler 183; B. Madden Jr. 242-572. Senior Citizens Woodmansee 64; Nash 58; Jcsiek 57; Hill 56; Brodock 51; Snyder 50 1/2; Friend 50; Moucoulis 49 1/2; M&M s 49; Lethcoc 49; Schlachter 46: Kucmpcl 46; No. One 45. Wieland 45; Vrogindcwcy 43, Brewer 41. Mens High Games and Series - C. Jcsiek 163-471; B. Terry 171-491; J. Mer­ cer 156-456; R. Nash 182; R. Schlachter 233-589; W Woodmansee 192-538; P. Tcr- penmg 187-463; K. Schantz 175; B. Adgatc 179-520; K McDonald 169; W. Brodock 191-539; J Kdlcr 170; G. Waggoner 198­ 537. Womens High Games and Series - J. Arps 163: S. Glasgow 193-554; P. Snyder 157; M. Matson 179; G Denny 161: G. Otis 174-452; A. Lethcoc 157; E. Mcsccar 176-509; K. Colvin 169; B. Hathaway 204­ 555; S. Merrill 148-479; H. Service 166­ HED 50; Thunder Alley 49; Bear Alley 46; Friend? 45; Lucky Strikes 41; Rock Bottom 30. Recreation Bowlign League #3 Freeport Elevator 23; Barry Automotive 21; Hastings Bowl 20; Ball Busters 18; Fairchild Oil 15 and the Mighty 5 12. Good Games and Series - B. Buehler 201-538; B. King 538; DJ James 213-539; S. Kill 224-568; S. Anger 203-526; B. Bark huff 507; E. Jackson 203-553; D. Lamben 209-578; E. Olson 224-609; H Wattles 229-545 andT Wieland 517. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 206-561; D Bartimus 204-558; D. Dutcher 197-520; M Eaton 203-511; D The Hastings High School basketball fans celebrate last Friday's district title with plenty of enthusiasm. The home support was valuable to the team’s post-season success last week and should also be a key in this week's regional hoop contests at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Pennington 175-488; N. Munn 178-475; S. Snider 190-461; N. Taylor 150-431; L. Rentz 170-400; M. Kirchen 204; G. Otis 201; J Buckner 168; M Martin 165; L. Fal­ coner 164; S. Craven 156. Mens High Games and Series - C. Mar­ tin 226-638; J Kohler 197-551; E Bchmdt 192-530; M Cross 182-509; D Dutcher 187- 463; B Rentz 222; V. Hall Sr. 203; J. Smith 201; A. Taylor 194; A. McBain 194; G. Snyder 193; V Hall Jr. 193; S. Krallman 182: B Falconer >65 Thursday Angels Gavin Ford 72.5-35.5; Miller Excavating 66-42; Farmers Insurance 60-48; Hastings Bowl 60-48; Mills Landing 59-49; Nashville Chiro 54-54; NAPA Girls 53-55; Cedar Creek Grocery 52.5-55.5; Pct World 50-58; gtamrodt Tavern 48-60, Stefanos 37-67; True Value 36-72. High Games and Series - B. Faul 192­ 516; D. Bartimus 215-590; S. Matthews 177; N. Kloosterman 180; T. Daniels 201; C. McGinn 190; C. Hurless 166; P. VanOosl 157; S. Reid 56; P. Arends 181; S. Snider 165; C. Nichols 215-512; A. Arends 179; C. Gates 154. Thursday A.M. Bowling Question Marks 59 1/2-44 1/2; Boomers Girls 58-46; Varneys 57 1/2-46 1/2; Just Us 54 1/2-49 1 2; What Happened 54-50; Hastings Bowl 30 1/2-73 1/2. Season Ends for Panther Seniors... Good Games and Series - M. Atkinson 188- 549; H. Service 189-510; B. Estep 491. Monday Mixers Whispering Waters 70; B&R Testing 55 1/2; Budweiser 55 1/2; Kelley’s Kcglers 52 1/2; Rowdie Girls 50 1/2; T.M. Lassies 49; Dewey’s Auto 40 1/2; Hastings Bowl 46 1/2; Landis Ladies 44 1/2; Girrbach’s 44; Coldwcll Banker 43; Basket Babes 40 1/2. High Games and Series - V. Carr 166, M. Snowden 165; J. Carpenter 176; J. Bak­ er 186-491; R Shaplcy 191-467; S. Nash 162-468; E. Hammontrec 179-486; D. VanCampcn 170-466; D. Kelley 188-496; J. Wagner 184-451; G. Otis 162; D. Dutcher 160; H Miller 160; S. Lancaster 174-468; C. Curtis 157-460; L. Jackson 18I; J. McMillon 176-480; M Snyder 192-513; S. Glasgow 183; B. Moore 172; H. Service 171-474; S. Smith 168. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 60-40; Bennett Industries 53.5-46.5; Farmers Feed 52-48; Kent Oil Co. 51.5-48.5; Hecker Insurance 45-55: Carlton Center Bulldozing 38-62. Good Games and Series - K. Fowler 179; P Britten 161-416; C. Hurless 179­ 412; E. Ulrich 200-513; B. Hathaway 187­ 504. N. Goggins 179-465; L. Dawe 163­ 444; E. Vanasse 180; J. Gardner 163; J. Pcttengill 163-481; J Elliston 156; M Dull 154; L Elliston 205 Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 73-35; Eye and Ent. 65-43: Mace s Ph 63-41: Nash ‘5" Plus 62-46; Valley Realty 61-47; Misfits 55 I '2-52 1/2; Hallifax 55-53; Lifestyles 55-53; Sccbcrs Auto 54-54; Nash Chiro 54-54; Farmers Feed 33 1/2-70 I 2 High Games and Series - S. Glasgow 237-596. T Christopher 187-547. J Fem 178- 511. M 53 1/2; We’re OK! 53; Happy Hookers 50; Garber 178-500; E. Ulrich 180-480; C Bishop 154-412; N Varney 179- 456; B Miner 166-445, J Gardner 165-436; M. Dull 159-400; M Matson 168-472; R Kucmpcl 149-364; D Keller 177; E. Vanasse 177; J. Rice 161; J. Decker 171; B Carpenter 148; S. Drake 148; F. Schneider 147. Sunday Night Mixed B.S.ers 63; Thee Froggcrs 61; Nine Out of Ten 61. Red Dog 60. S & K 55; All Mixed Up 55; X-Filcrs 54; No Tcllin What The Delton Kellogg High School varsity basketball team closed out its campaign last Wednesday with a 59-39 district loss to Barry County rival Hastings at Hastings High School. The Panthers' 1998-99 hoop squad included six valuable seniors: Kyle Matteson. Mike Kammeraad, Bruce Lindberg. Denny Bourdo. Ruben Reyna and Jeff Humbarger. Regional play continues this week at Dehon Kellogg High School. 157-457; O. Gillons 159-455; S. Tcuncsscn 135-376; C Etts 112-293; I RuthrufT 168; F. RuthrufT 195; J. McKcough 166; B Sex­ ton 159; L. Jackson 156; S. Lambert 152; C. Service 128; J. Kruger 122. Tuesday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printers 29 1/2­ 18 1/2; Woodmansee Sawmill 28-20; Con­ sumers Concrete 27 1/2-20 1/2; Pin Seekers 26 1/2-21 1/2; Hastings Bowlers 26 1/2-21 l/2;TVCCU 19-29; Mosteller Graphics 19­ 29; Fnends 16-34. Men's High Games & Series - S. Hyde 514; M. Christiansen 174; K. Keller 194­ 456: S. Hause 193; G. Hause 213; L. John­ son 223; H. Bowman 206; P. Scobey 253­ 684; G. Heard 233; D. Blakely 220; R. O’Keefe 522. Women’s High Games & Series - B Norris 167; D. McCole 190-491. K|911 EMERGENCY 2 Home Address Signs 2 Required by new Barry County ■ [• 4 Ordinance *19.95 ca. - 2 or more *17.95 ea. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 • • • • Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Mailed same day (*3.00 postage) Installation available Action Signs /across front E.W. Bliss) The Prairieville Township Board will hold a public hearing for the new bud­ get covering estimated revenues and proposed expenditures for the 1999-2000 fiscal year at the Prairieville Township Hail. 10115 S. Norris Road. Delton. MI on Tuesday. March 30. 1999 at 7:30 PM. pursuant to PA43 of 1963 as amend­ ed. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the pro­ posed budget will be a subject of this hearing. Please take further notice that a copy of said budget is available for public inspection at the office of the Township Clerk. 10115 S. Norris Road. Delton. Ml during regular business hours of 9:00-5:00 Monday thru Thursday. The Prairieville Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxil­ iary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting upon three days notice to the Prairieville Township Board either in writing or by calling (616) 623-2664. Normajean Campbell. Prairieville Township Clerk 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 948-8618 .. Ton 888-577-7446 DENTAL CHAIRSIDE ASSISTANT Full-time position in Hastings. Looking for energetic and responsible team player. Experience preferred, will train right person. Send resume' to: Ad#635 C/O Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 18 1999 Wrestlers pin loss on Pinewood; win double dual The Hastings Middle School wrestling team defeated Pinewood March lOon the raad91-13. Jared Hell, al 155 pounds, came from behind and pulled out an exciting 7-6 win. Winning matches for the Hastings squad were l ean Rowse (pin). Chad Ferguson (forfeit). Ryan Ferguson (forfeit). Scott Redman (14-2 decision). Pan Blair (pin), Justin Carley (pin). Matt Lipstraw (pin), Joe Smith (pin). Nick Storm (forfeit), Cody White (pin). Andrew Ferguson (pin). Jake Hcuss (pin). Bell. Brandon Marlette (pin). Josh Mix (forfeit) and Nick Stricklin (pin). Exhibition match winners were Caleb Case (pm). Jim Coenan (pin), Andrew Bolthouse (pin). Drew Richardson (12-4 decision), B.J. Vanaman (pin). Mike Dollhouse (15-1 decision), Justin Malik (16-0 decision) and Jacob Johnson (pin). On Tuesday night. Hastings woo a double dual by beating Bronson (55­ 20) and Valleywood (81-16). Josh Bailey won an exciting match al 105 by reversing bis opponent as time expired lo prevail 9-8. The two wins improved lhe team’s overall record to 8-0. Saturday tbe The West Central Beasts basketball The victory helped the (cam to advance into lhe State tournament At the tourney, the Beasts also defeated the Livingston Sling 47-38 and lost to lhe Brooklyn Nels 56-51. In the first game. I .akeshore errors and Lakewood's kills and blocks gave Rowlands team a dandy start. Steph Maciasz* kill, made it 6-2, Love's soft wrestlers travel lo Newhall for a 16- spike put the Lady Vikes ahead 10-3 and Nielsen's block made it game point, 14­ 10. After two l^ikeshore scores, Maciasz leam tournament. Chad Ferguson (pin). Tom Rowse (pin), Ryan Ferguson (pin). Dan Blair (5-0 decision). Joey Hinckley (pin). Josh Bailey (4-2 decision). Justin Carley (pin). Man Lipslraw (pin), Joe Smith (pin). Nick Storm (7-4 closed out the game with a back row blast, 15-12. Nielsen led Lakewood for the match with 14 kills, 4 blocks, 10 service points and 4 aces. "She (Nielsen) came up with some big kills at big times, got some nice blocks decision), Cody White (pin). Andrew Ferguson (pin). Jared Bell (pin), Jacob Johnson (pin) and Nick Stricklin (pin) and showed a lot of maturity,” Rowland said. "She had to lead this team from beginning to now." Nielsen said that heart and overall won matches versus Valleywood. Against Bronson. Chad Ferguson (11-0 decision). Dan Blair (pink Joey Hinckley (pin). Josh Bailey (9-8 decision). Matt Lipstraw (pin), Joe Smith (pin). Jake Hcuss (pin), Jared Bell (pin), Brandon Marlette (pin) and Jacob Johnson (pin) all captured victoria. Winning exhibition matches were Caleb Case (two), Keith Stoudt, Randy Haire. Andrew Bollhouse. Craig Laurie, Drew Lustey. B.J. Vanaman. Mike Bolthouse. Steve Tyrell and Mike Kieffer. Beasts qualify for state team traveled tc die regional tournament Iasi weekend in Manion and defeated the Western lakers 51-48. SPIKERS...continued Members of tbe Beasts squad are Kristi Barker, Becky Campbell. Allison Cockrun, Jessica Crowley, Payshence Erb. Virginia Jennings. Megan O'Mara. Sarah Schut, Shannon Spencer, Jill Williams and Sarah Williams. This weekend the Beasts will travel lo Waterford for a 30-lcam tournament. development spurred l .akcwtxxl's run for more State glory this season. "We really grew up mentally and learned that it's not just that you want to win, but how to do what is needed to win," Nielsen said. "I'm proud of our team this year; wc were so young, but wc had so much heart. It's been a treat year." Tbe senior captain said that the team's struggles against I.akeshore had a lot to do with how they defended the opposition's serves. "Serve receive really hurt us; we struggled in that area tonight." Nielsen said. Amanda Blough managed 24 assists and Benschoter added 8 digs All Stars down Dansville eagers The Hastings All Stars won another close battle Sunday, defeating Dansville 50-46. John Deming led the scorers with 12 points. Cullen McKeough and Jeff Taylor both added 8 markers, while Eli Schmidt tallied 7 points. Vikings' Jill Benschoter and Jennifer Nielsen attempt to make lhe block in State volleyball action Tuesday night. DELTON...continued from page 13 Tyria. Juanita Castaneda. Autumn Chilton. Jackie Prough. Jill Marlow, Liz Moss and Kate Kwasny. Freshman team members include Lyndscy Whitner, Meghan Osgood, Erin Sut­ Andrew Logan also helped the team's cause by dishing out 4 assists. The All Stars also lost to a tall East Lansing squad, 46-31. Tbe game was tied at half 18-18, but East Lansing pulled ton. Kim Davis. Kim Campbell. Tara Shoup. Debbie Welker. Jesst Pease, Jenny Ketola, Kara Stevens, heather Johncock and Liz Morrow. away late m the game Aaron Snider topped Hastings with 10 points and also pulled down 6 caroms. Josh Cook chipped in 6 points and Blaise Stanhope collected 5 rebounds. The team's final home game will be played Sunday at Hidings High School. Hastings will battle ( arson City at 8:30 ajn. and Dansville at 11:15 am Sister act leading Tartars Tbe Jennings sisters. Amanda and Janette, are having quite a spring with the Wayne Slate sofiballcrs Amanda, through die first (our games, was hitting .462 and now after 11 games has hit 3 home runs. She smacked a grand slam to pul lhe team up 4-3 against St. Louis and had a double that set up Janette's two-run shot that lifted tbe Tartars, 2-1, past Lincoln. And the Winner Is... The Hastings Saxons won a district basketball charrpionship last week with three post-season wins. Here, principal Tim Johnston and athletic director Steve Hoke present head coach Don Schils with the district trophy. (Photo by Perry Hardin) LEGAL NOTICES fl| NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Mark A. Eyer and Lon B Eyer. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation Mortgagee, dated Sep­ tember 29. 1995, and recorded on October 10. 1995 m L’bef 642. on Page 108. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to PNC Mortgage Corp of America as assignee, by an assignment dated September 30 ’ 996 which was recorded on November 1.'. 1998 m Document Number 1020850. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY FOUR AND 73 100 dollars ($67,794 73). including interest at 8 625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wii be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, of some pan of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 p m on April 22. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE Barry County. Michigan and are described as Lot 36 38 and 44 of Wildwood. Plat according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1. of Plats Page 60 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, un'ess determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall oe 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March n 1999 PNC Mortgage Corp of America FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for PNC Mortgage Corp of America 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *990202098 Falcons (4-8) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard W Knauss and Di­ anna J Knauss. husband and wife, to Long Beach Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated December 12 1997 and recorded January 15. 1998 by instrument No 1006031 Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Lehman Capital 7 Division of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc by issignment dated December 19. 1997 and recorded on January 22. 1999 by Instrument No 1024051 Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 94/100 Dollars ($62,969 94) including inter­ est at the rate of 11 49°. per annum Under the power ot sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan in Barry County Michigan at TOO p m on April 29 1999 The premises are located in the Village of Mid­ dleville Barry County Michigan and are de­ scribed as Lot 30 of the Middleville Downs Addition #2 Village ot Middleville according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Uber 5 of Plats Page 13 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless the property ts de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated March 18 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Lehman Capital a Division of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc as Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy Ml 48084 1248) 643-4464 File No 189 0077 (4/15) This is a scene from last year's March Madness volleyball event in Delton, (photo supplied) WANT TO GET A FOOT IN THE DOOR? Janette, hitting behind her older sister, was baiting .417 after the opening four contests. She is currcndy second on tbe team with 2 home runs. Her double gave Wayne State a 5-3 final run against St. Louis, a game that Wayne trailed in, 3-0. The two sisters, who were multi-sports stars at Hastings High School, have If jtxi have considered entenng the health care profession, a great way to slan is by obtaining your CENA certificate. You can do that here at Thomapple Manor and get paid while you are doing it!!! Pre-qualifca- tions include: honesty, dependability. like working with and helping peo­ ple. Training lasts 11 days and begins on April 7th. The first 6 days run from Kim - 4pm and the last 5 days run from 6:30 am - 2:30 pm with no classes being held on the weekends Starting rate of pay is 57.81 per hour with excellent benefits, including medical and/or dental insurance. To combined for five home runs during the last five games apply, come to Thomapple Manor to fill our an application and schedule an interview before April 2nd. 1999. Thomapple Manor Region IIIB Area Agency is seeking applications from Barry County and Calhoun County resi­ dents to serve a two (2) year term on the Region IIIB Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council. Persons interested in serving on the council are asked to contact Jean Kehoe at 616-966-2450 or 1-800-626-6719 to obtain an application. Deadline for application is April 15, 1999. Applicants should possess a knowledge ot and interest in the aging network. - "" " t Happy 40th Birthday March 21. 1959 DAVY BOY NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens for a vacant position on the Tax Limitation Commission Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators Office. 3rd floor. Courthouse, Hastings Ml and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 2. 1999 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. MI 49058 EOE 'ffornapple Creative Memories Workshop Beginners: $15.00 Creative Memories is a step-by-step class which teaches how to preserve your pictures, store them safely. *nd make family photo albums in a creative, meaningful manner, without all the clutter. Il's scrapbooking al its finest! Bring 10-20 of your most recent photographs to begin your scrapbook photo album. Supplies to begin your album will be provided. Photo safe supplies will be available for purchase to continue your album. Continuation: $10.00 If you’ve got the scrapbooking bug and now you want more, join us for a Creative Memories work night. New and creative ideas will be taught with plenty of lime to Date: Monday. March 29 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Delton Kellogg High School. Conference Room Instructor: Sharon Schmidt Pre-registration by March 22 • 664-4883 Delton Kellogg Schools Community Enrichment Classes �'he Hastings Banner - Thursday March 18 1999 - Page 15 HMS students inducted into honor organization Seventy-five Hastings Middle School students were recently inducted into the Kenneth J. Robbc Chapter of the National Junior Beta Club in ceremonies at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Members were selected on lhe basis of grade point average and character qualities Main speaker for lhe evening was Hastings attorney Rob Longstreet, a charter member of lhe local chapter in 1984. Longstreet presented Middle School Principal Mike Spahr with the original charter. During lhe candlelight ceremony students were presented with pins and cer­ tificates by sponsors Gerri Pyles and Mel Hund. Sponsor Melinda Hxe was unable to attend. The National Junior Bela Club is a non­ profit. non-secret leadership and service club. Its purpose is to promote those quali­ ties of character that make for good citizen­ ship within a community. Club members will participate in future service projects and educational experiences. Seventh-graders inducted into the club included (front, from left) Dan Hodges. Matt Lipstraw. Erin Dahn, Ashley Miller. Sam Sleevi, (second row, from left) Matt Hoffman, Jon HoHister, Vincent Stavale, Rachel Wolfe, Julie Cole, (third row. from left) Ashley Beison, Erin Hemeriing, Margo Cooldin, Danielle Drumm, Jennifer Quada, Heather Heinrich. Heather Carroll, (back, from left) Bobby Beyer Drew Bowman. Serah Clevenger, Heidi Arnett, and Emily Allen. Missing are Matthew Aspinall, Randy Haire. Jeremy Lockwood, and Justin Pratt. Sixth-graders inducted into the club included (front, fcrom left) Zach Allen. Jared Ford. Courtney Wakiey. Ashley Ingle. Sarah Frantz, (second row. from left) Jaime Fisher, Betsy Acker, Ashley Komstadt, Bridgette Stahlhood, Catherine Fish, (third row. from left) Graham Tuinstra, Katie Lawrence, Kristin Pufpaff, Jaymee Campbell, Taylor Raymond. Curtis Krallman, (back, from left) Kyle Katje. John Kinney, Eric Frith, and Andrew Kelly. Missing from the photo is Katrina Jacobs BOY, Toby Wade, bom al Pennock Hospital on Feb 22, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. lo Jennifer Cook and Dennis Tyler of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs and 21 inches long. GIRL, Zocy Rae Willson, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 5. 1999 at 9:15 p.m. to Leslie Jackson and Brian Willson of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches BOY, Gage Alexander, bom al Pennock Hospital on Feb. 1, 1999 at 7:28 a.m. to Rachelle Dye of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. long. BOY, Hunter Nelson, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 23, 1999 at 8:24 a.m. lo Doug and Stacy Barnes of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY. Ryan Michael, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Match !, 1999 at 3:05 p.m. to Michael D and Came Zimmerman of Hast­ ings. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 1/2 GIRL. DeEtte Robin, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 12. 1999 at 12:43 p.m. to Rod and Dec Swinchart of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs. and 21 inches long. BOY', Tyiui Michael, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 28. 1999 al 4:22 p m. to Man­ ny and Misty Torres of Gun Lake. Weighing 9 lbs. I 4 oz and 22 inches long. BOY , Logan George, born at Pennock Hos­ inches long. BOY, Andew William, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 9. 1999 at 5:08 p.m. to Debby and Da* c Jackson of Delton. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 9 lbs. and 21 inches long. BOY. Auston Tylor. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March 1. 1999 at 11:29 p.m. to Ken Lawrence and Jason Bennett of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8.4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches BOY, Austin James, bom at Pi nnock Hos­ pital on March 9, 1999 at 6:45 p.m. to DcAnn and Matthew Healy of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches pital on Feb. 26, 1999 at 6:08 p.m. to Tim and Paula Ramey of Vermontville. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, William Joseph, born at Pennock Hospital on March 3. 1999 at 10:36 p.m. to Joseph and Anna Larson of Dorr. Weighing 5 lbs. 9 1/4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. long long BOY, Ethan Michael Green, bom at Pen­ GIRL, Hailey Noel, bom at Pennock Hos­ GIRL. Carley Renee, bom al Pennock Hospital on March‘5. 1999 at 6:37 a.m. to Brenda Ulrich and Todd Newberry of Bal­ nock Hospital on March 1. 1999 at 10:04 p.m. to Kim Currie and Michael Green of Plainwell. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 pital on March II. 1999 at 4:44 p.m. to Heather Key and Adam Twiss of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs 6.25 ozs. and 211/2 inches tic Creek. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL. Sierra Joshcllc. bom at Pennock inches long. long. GIRL, Lynscy Jean, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March I, 1999 at 4:25 p.m. to Rick and Cindy Mead of Freeport. Weighing 6 lbs 13 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Zachary James, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 18, 1999 at 7:51 p.m. to Barry and Heather Gibson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 1/2 oz. and 23 inches Hospital on March 8. 1999 at 1:10 a.m. to Scott and Jennifer Stocpkcr of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY. Ryan Christopher, bom at Spectrum Health East Campus (Blodgett Hospital) on March 4, 1999 at 2:02 a m. to Paul and Shannon Swanson of Middleville. He weighed 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inch­ es long. Ryan was enthusiastically wel­ comed home by his big brother. Tyler and GIRL, Lexis Olivia, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 25, 1999 at 9:43 a.m. to Som­ mer Davis and Damal Smith of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 inch­ es long. and Donna Mahler of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 3/4 ozs. and 20 I /2 inches long. his big sister, Marissa. BOY, Nathaniel Jcftcry. bom at Pennock BOY'. Cole A'cxandcr. bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 25. 1999 at 9:38 p.m. to Jeffery and Cassandra Graszlcr of Ver­ montville. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and Hospital on Feb. 27. 1999 at 3:17 p.m. lo Carne Kidder and Donald Hall Jr. of Hast­ ings. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 2112 21 inches long. inches long. long. GIRL, Abigail Joy. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March 2. 1999 at 2:40 p.m. to Joe and Emily Mater of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 3 4 inches. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Longstreet, li p. Attorneys At Law SERIOUS INJURIES WRONGFUL DEATH ALL MALPRACTICE AUTO INJURIES NO CHARGE INITIAL VISIT CONTINGENCY FEE PLANS AVAILABLE "Oldest Law Firm in the Area" "Serving Barry County For Over 50 Yean" 607 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Bus.: 616-948-3495 Fax: 616-945-2638 HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM Hastings, Michigan NOTICE OF SUPERVISOR'S POSITION OPENING SUPERVISOR OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES The Hastings Area School System ts accepting applications lot the position ol Supervisor of Maintenance Services Qualdcatiors. - At least five - (5) years of practcaf experience that indicates a knowledge of base construction methods, including blueprint reading machine and metal work including wetting automotive mechanics etect-cai and electronic systems heating ventilation and air condrtcning systems computers - Abdrty to prepare and administer a budget, prepare, sotat and analyze t Js: organize work, mamtao records and make special reports - Ability to supervise personnel and to work with the school community. - ANty to promote the safety (induing hazardous waste d-sposa1) and appearance of the school system's facilities Employment will be for a 12 month work year with salary to be deter-'ned by experience and qualification E >ceitent benet ts are provided by the School System Interested and qualified candidates should submit a letter of appicaton and resume to Steven D Hartxson D'rector of Operational Services Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Hastings. Michigan The application oeadhne is Ma-ch 26, 1999 GIRL. Jordan Dana, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 8. 1999 at 11:45 a.m to Ali­ cia Alieva and Jason Davis of Nashville. the hastkSS AflD SChXX. system is EOAi QPP0mA.Tr EmplCyP GIRL, Bethany Ann. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 21. 1999 at 10:18 a.m. to Eric LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry Ol­ ney a married man and Pamela Olney, signing as Borrower" solely for the purpose of barring and waiving any rights given to me by MSA 27 5288 and any other dower rights conferred by law upon me it is understood that I sign without personal obbgation for payment of any sums secured by this mortgage (original mortgagors) to GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN as succes­ sor by merger to Great Lakes National Bank faka Great Lakes Bancorp Mortgagee dated January 29. 1996. and recorded on February 6. 1996 m Liber 651. or. Page 53. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED FIVE AND 54'100 dollars (S78.805 54). in­ cluding interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 p m . on April 22. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1 4 of Sec­ tion 18. Town 1 North. Range 8 West The re­ demption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated March 11. 1999 Great Lakes National Bank Michigan FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys for Great Lakes National Bank 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File 498032051 Cougars (4-8) Eighth-graders inducted into the dub included (front, from left) Andrew Worth. Krystle Dunn, Ashley Wanland, Amy Easey, Collette Purucker, (second row, from left) Wendi Iler, Amanda Clinton, Molly Benningfield. Emily Heath. Trever Davis, (third row. from left) Erin Fish, Libby Cassell. Kristie Welton. Chelsea Case, K«... Sherwood, (back row. from left) Joel Gibbons, Dustin Bowman, B.J. Donnini, Jenna Bryans. Tiffany Howell, and Samantha Wallace. Missing is Stacey Buck. Megan Butler. Becky Crump, David ERzroth, Katie Hesterfy. Emily Hoke, and Jennifer Shaw. LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting March 2,1999 at 7:30 p.m. Board members all present Also present 12 citizens and guests Treasurers report received Correspondence read Fire Dept report received Approved cemetery sexton contract Budget preparation date set at March 22 Bids to be solicited lor firebarn expansion and roof Transfer station contract approved Poverty guid* ime amended to $10,000 Approved fireproof file purchase Bills read and approved Dartene Harper C’ark Attested to by John Gales Supervisor (3/18) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on June 6. 1995. by Gregory A Heath, a single man, as Mortgagor, to Hastings Savings and Loan (n/k/a MamSlreet Savings Bank. FSB), as Mortgagee and which mortgage was recorded tn the office of the Regis­ ter of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on June 8. 1995 at Liber 632 Page 369 (the "Mortgage') and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due an indebtedness as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid m the amount of Fifty Eight Thou­ sand Three Hundred Forty Three Dollars and 64/100 ($58,343 64). as of the date of this notice, including principal interest, and other costs se­ cured by the Mortgage no suit or proceeding at law or m equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the de­ fault NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. April 15 1999 at 1 00 o clonk tn the afternoon at the courthouse at 220 W State Street, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the in­ debtedness due on the Mortgage together with legal costs and expenses of sale certain property located in Barry County. Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows Commercing at the Northeast comer of Sec­ tion 21 Town 4 North Range 8 West, thence West 6 rods thence South 13 1/3 rods thence East 6 rods thence North 13 1/3 rods to the place of beginning PP408-040-021-105-100-00 L* 8014-0002017 The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale Dated March 11. 1999 MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK FSB 629 West State Street Hastings Ml 49058 (4-8) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Robert A. Tremain and Associate*. P.C. la a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GRANT PARISH AND KELLI S PARISH HUSBAND AND WIFE lo EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF Ml. dated May 6 1996 and recorded on May 15. 1998. Inst *1012029. Barry County Records Michigan and assigned by said mortgagee to U S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, by an assignment dated May 14. 1996 and recorded on February 16 1999 Inst *1025222 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date he'eof the sum of fifty five thousand nine hundred ninety two and 26/100 Dollars (S55.992 26). including inter­ est at 9 850*. per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and approved notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some pari of them at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse Hast­ ings Ml at 100 pm on April 29 1999 Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF HASTINGS Barry County Michigan and are de­ scribed as PARCEL A THE EAST 43 75 FEET OF THE NORTH 5 33 ROOS OF LOT 880 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF PARCEL B BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF EAST 43 75 FEET OF THE NORTH 5 33 RODS OF LOT 880 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THENCE WEST 12 FEET. THENCE NORTH 31 5 FEET. THENCE EAST 12 FEET THENCE SOUTH 31 5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING PP #08-051-201-278-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 3241 (a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated March 18 1999 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremam & Associates PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (4/15) AVON Over uOO faintly Products Earn up to 50% Choose your own hours Unlimited Income! I 800-4X4 7850 ext 3892 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 18 1999 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca/z...The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 l\t < n (ilnni Help Wanted HSH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout. Walleye. Largemouth . Smallmouth Bass, Catfish. Perch. Fathead Minnows. Laggis* Fish Farm. 08988 35lh St.. Gobles. Mi 49055.. 616-628-2056 days.. 616-624-6215 evenings. REGISTERED NURSE: A 30 to 40 hour a week position is available in a Southwest Michi­ gan Mental Health Agency for a licensed nurse. This position will function as part of an interdisci­ plinary treatment team with adults with developmental dis­ ability and/or severe mental ill­ ness. Applicant must be nurtur­ ing. demonstrate skills in assess­ ment and treatment planning, and have a knowledge of deveopmental disabilities and mental illnesses. Experience working with mental health con­ sumers preferred. Send resume to: Barry County Mental Health Services. 915 W. Green Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. NO TELEPHONE CALLS. Barry County Community Mental Health Services docs not dis­ criminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, rex, reli­ gion, age. or disability in em­ ployment or lhe provisions of services. I tn Suh \ilto 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE Limited. V-8. fully loaded, optional wheel package. $15300 616-383-6029 89 GMC JIMMY Full sue. $6,000. 127,000 original miles All new tires. Brakes I yr. old. Treated very well, very reliable. Leave message at 616-498-4342. 1997 TAHOE 32,000 miles, white, leather interior, $26300. 948-2238 HUMAN RESOURCES^ USTOMER SERVICE: A large international corporation has a current opening in its expanding Hastings franchise operation. This opportunity includes exten­ sive interviewing and testing of clients, as well as placement of clients into appropriate employ­ ment. A high level of phone and customer service work is a por­ tion of daily responsibilities, as well as a variety of administra­ tive work (unemployment pro­ cessing and worker’s compensa­ tion). Outside sales activity and community involvement may also be added to the position. Candidates should be high en­ ergy individuals who are self­ motivated and definitely team players. This is an immediate. !ong-ierm/full time opportunity and those interested should for­ ward a resume and salary history to lhe address below, for imme­ diate consideration. Branch Su­ pervisor. AD #632. do Re­ minder. P.O. Box 188. Hastings. Ml 49058___________________ SALES/CUSTOMER SER­ VICE: Local cellular company has immediate opening for sales person. Must be customer ser­ vice oriented. outgoing, friendly, experience a plus. Full and part­ time available, start at $7.0057.50/ph depending on experi­ ence. Resume required, apply at MANPOWER.127 N. Market. Hastings. 616-948-3000. EOE SMALL PIECE ASSEM­ BLERS: S E Grand Rapids au­ tomotive company is accepting applications for assemblers. 2nd and 3rd shifts, full time, tempo­ rary to permanent, start $8.25/ ph. good attendance, references, and drug free a must, apply at MANPOWER. 127 N. Market St.. Hastings. 616-948-3000. EOE_______________________ DATA ENTRY/CLERICAL: Hastings company accepting applies! ions for experienced data entry/clerical positions, starting at $8/ph, full-time, days, pos­ sible permanent, must pass drug screen, provide resume, and have Bd attendance, apply at MANWER. 127 N. Market St.. Hastings. 616-948-3000. EOE ASSEMBLERS/GENERAL LABOR: Hastings sprinkler manufacturer is accepting appli­ cations. start at $7/ph. full-time, temporary permanent, must have good attendance and pass a drug screen, call MANPOWER. 127N. Market St. Hastings. 616­ 948-3000. EOE_____________ OFFICE CLERK: Sunfield iron company is accepting appli­ cations for full-time. 2nd shift. 2pm-10pm, temporary to perma­ nent. general office position, starting at $8.00/ph, duties in­ clude invoicing, phone work, customer service, light data en­ try,etc., submit resume to MAN­ POWER. 127 N. Market St.. Hastings. 616-948-3000. EOE HOME HEALTH: PENNOCK HOSPITAL HAS AN OPENING FOR A FULL­ TIME RN TO WORK EVER Y FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY WITH CALL RE­ SPONSIBILITY. WE ALSO HAVE OPENINGS FOR A CASUAL PART-TIME RN, LPN AND HOME HEALTH AIDE. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN A LONG TERM CARE NURSING HOME, HOSPI­ TAL OR HOMECARE AGENCY, POSSESS STRONG COMMUNICA­ TION SKILLS AND BE ABLE TO WORK INDEPEN­ DENTLY. A MICHIGAN LI­ CENSE OR STATE CER­ TIFICATE IS REQUIRED. PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME/ APPLICATION TO: PENNOCK HOSPITAL ATTN: HUMAN RE­ SOURCES 1009 WEST GREEN STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 (616)-948-3112 OR FAX (616)945-4130 E.O.E. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St.. Freeport. Ml EOE RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY: Immediate opening for a full-time position at commu­ nity mental health agency. Seek­ ing motivated, enthusiastic per­ son with the ability to deal with the public. Applicant must pos­ sess good telephone and com­ munication skills, organizational ability, word processing skills, and knowledge of general office procedures, experience pre­ ferred, send resume to: Barry County Community Mental Health Services. 915 W. Green Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. NO TELEPHONE CALLS. EOE. LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd shift This well estab­ lished company is located in tbe Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drug screen. For immediate conside ration contact STAFFMARK 725 W. State Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or call us at 948-8555.__________________ STAFFMARK seeking experi­ enced Tig welders. Please con­ tact Jodi or Robin at 948-8555. NOW HIRING: HOME A GARDEN party demonstrators, beau ti ful home decor, work when you want-great commissions, call Bobbi. 616-945-0211.________ ACCEPTING APPLICA­ TIONS for part-time/summer help. Must have valid drivers license. Apply In person, (no phone calls). Hastings Detail Shop, 1510 Star School Rd., Hastings, MI.______________ DIRECT CARE WORKERS, paid training to work with per­ sons with developmental dis­ abilities. Up to 18 hours per week, variable shifts, starting wage at $732. Must be 18, have diploma or GED and current drivers li­ cense. Call 616-945-9613 and ask for Lori or Tracy RETIREES: Want to supple­ ment your income working part time earning $7.32 an hour to start? Wc are a group home in Hastings for developmentaly dis­ abled adults looking for caring, mature workers to help with the residents care and housekeep­ ing. We offer paid training and flexible hours. Please call 945­ 9613 and ask for Lori or Tracy. E/O/E and drug free._________ HELP WANTED Laborers, start $7.00 hour. Call 616-945­ 9892. PARTTIME DISHWASHER: Evenings and weekends. Apply al County Seat 948-4042. COATING INSPECTOR­ Positions for construction inspec­ tors on bridges and elevated tow­ ers. Preference will be given to persons with inspection experi­ ence and/or Associate degree in construction related fields. Posi­ tion requires travel and out-of­ town slays. Send resume or con­ tact Dixon Engineering. Inc., 1104 Third Ave.. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. by March 30. 1999. EOE Wanlt <1 WANTED: Tepee and poles. 18 ft or larger. New or used. Call 945-4505 \Ii\i cllancoiis WANTED TO LEASE: For summer, dock space on Jordan Lake for 16’ boat; FOR SALE 1980 Olds Cutlass 4 door. 7000 origional miles. $ 1.500 obo; and Y amaha st udent saxaphone $600 obo. (616) 374-0814. Don’t Put Your Baby's Health On The Line. TjL- Core nf Y««<ndf • Yow Can TjL Gw d )'•<’ Kr. LOST: 2 DOGS ON MARCH 10TH- A female Akita. Black­ ish and brownish with white, a male German Shepherd, lyr old. Neither has collars, the male German Shepherd has a knotch in the right ear and they limp on front right shoul­ der or limp on rear-end. lo­ cated in Hickory Corners. 671­ 4110 LOST: 2 Springer Spaniels. Liver & White. Missing since March 6th. May have gotten lost in snow storm. Child’s pets. One male, one female lost in the Cook •♦•Quimby Rd. area. Reward. 945­ 2554 ( ard Of Thanks WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK everyone for their thoughts and kindness during our time of sorrow. Jane and Rick Reynolds. 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General office duties. 616­ 949-2424, Jobline fee COURT N€WS A 24-year-old Delton man was given 7411 Status after pleading guilty lo pos­ session of marijuana when he appeared in Barry County’s 5th Circuit Court for sen­ tencing Thursday. Michael Martin Jr. was arrested, along with Anthony Falvo of Delton, by the Barry County Sheriff's Departments HEMP team after 112 marijuana plants He was also arrested for having mari­ juana in Hope Township at the same time. Oik* count each of delivery and manufac­ current employment position, he's ir. a leadership role and has college behind him." Makled said he was impressed by the let­ ters of support for Martin that he received. "With all that in mind, why he's using drugs and associating with Mr. Falvo is hard to understand," said Makled. "It seems he has too much to lose and too many people to let down with this sort of thing." But according to Martin’s attorney, Scott Grabel. Martin has no criminal history and HANDYMAN SERVICES. 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Moving- must sell! $29,900 795-4736 embarrassment lie caused them "My son has caught some flack and I told him how sorry I am." lie said. "I don't want to hurt anybody ever again." Fisher told French be considered his ser- POLIC€ B€AT Fire destroys Charlton Road home BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — firefighters from Hastings, Nashville. Johnstown Township and Thomapple Township took three hours tare Friday evening io put out a blaze that destroyed a home at 6901 Charlton Park Road Tbe property belongs to David Parker and win occupied by Chris Parker, according to a spokesperson from the Hastings Fire Department. Tbe spokesperson said the possible cause of the blaze was a child playing with a lighter. Tbe fire apparently started in one of tbe home's upstairs bedrooms and spread to the rest of the bouse. The structure, an old farmhouse, the spokesperson said, "burned right out * Estimated lots was $120,000 to the structure and S55.OOO to the contents firefighters get the call al 10:20 pan. has voluntarily submitted to drug screens, given by his mother, two times a week. "He has come up negative every time and Delton man arrested after chase BARRY TOWNSHIP — Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings Post arrested a 17- be welcomes that." said Grabel. "He knows saying he's not going to do it again is not enough. He understands be made a mistake and be knows that if he docs make another year-okl Delton man March 14 after tbe youth led them on a high-speed chase through a rural area of southwest Barry County After be was apprehended, Dorrance L Hoffman of Stevens Road was charged one, the repercussions will be serious." Martin's mother told the court that he is fleeing and eluding police, poarension ot marijuana, driving on a suspended licence and harboring a juvenile runaway. Police said Hoffman was southbound on M-43 near Sprague Road at 1035 pan. when being held accountable or his actions. He’s never been in trouble before and with his counseling and drug testing, we're suae troopers Phil Vanette and Ray Datum observed that Hoffman's car had a beafiigbt out and signaled him to stop. Hoffman polled into a gas station south of Delton but then pulled out again and beaded south on M-43, accelerating to 95 miles per hour, police said. He led the offices on a chase along M-43, Hickory. Lockshore and other roads near Goll Lake. Tbe dare ended in Kalamazoo County when Hoffman steered his vehicle into a snowtnnk on 29th Street and then fled on foot into a field, where police captured Um. going to keep him out of trouble and on the straight and narrow," she said. Judge James Fisher told Martin he needs to be held accountable. "I’m not going to put you back in jail," said Fisher. "If you go back to jail, it's you who put you there. I hope you are success­ Io tbe car with Hoffman was a 15-year-old girl who had ran away from home, police said. Polia also found the burned remnants of three marbuana cigarettes in the vehicle, they sax) Hoffman faces a March 24 preliminary exam oo die charges. ful on probation. I don't know why you shouldn't be." In other court buxine^' ’ 1 • Gerald Taylor, 43, of Worley, Idaho, was sentenced to two years probation and was given credit for 45 days served for ab­ sconding while on bond on 1995 drug pos­ ago with two drug charges pending," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "He relocated in Idaho where Mr. Taylor has essentially turned his life around. He's apparently no longer involved in drugs and APPLEBY ELECTRIC- In­ dustrial. commercial and resi­ dential. Quality work, new con­ struction. remodeling, modular homes. TV., phone and data ca­ bling. Service upgrades, genera­ tor hookups. Code corrections and repairs. 948-2600 about taking the drug, antabuse (which makes the patient sick if they drink), he is alcohol free. He also apologized to his family for the See COURT NEWS, page 17 was ordered to spend two years on proba­ tion and three months in jail with credit for one day served and the balance suspended if he is successful on probation. "Mr. Martin is certainly in contrast to most of the people we sec,” said assistant prosecutor. David Makled. "At the age of 24, he's accomplished quite a bit. In his ANONYMOUS CONSUMER RESEARCHERS NEEDED. $7.00-$12.00 per job. apfly on the internet, www.ecom.r a TAKE “AIM” AT YOUR “STATE” and “FEDERAL" taxes. You can "LEARN" how to “LEGALLY" slash your taxes and be "AUDIT PROOF’ at the same time. You can have the •TAX DREAM TEAM" work­ ing for you. For more informa­ tion call 517-852-9806 or 517­ 852-1872__________________ severe problems not only with alcohol, but with post traumatic stress syndrome. "1 don't think I’ve ever been in trouble when alcohol wasn't involved," said French, adding that when he is faithful ture of marijuana and possession of mari­ juana were dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea lo one count of possession In addition to the 7411 Status, Martin session charges. He was also sentenced to time served on the original charge. "Mr. Taylor had absconded three years PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888. ings for the embarrassment 1 have caused. 1 have to apologize to the family for the problems I've caused." said French. "I'm deeply sorry for what 1 did. I wish I had a lime machine so I could go back and undo it." French and Dwyer both testified lo his were found growing in the Barry State Game Area last fall FORKLIFT/WAREHOUSEto $547.6Q/wk. On job training. All shifts needed. 616-949-2424. Jobline fee. liusiness Sctyhts Carol Jones-Dwyer, said she lias never be­ fore had a client assigned to her with the depth of remorse that French has expressed. "1 have to apologize to the city of Hast­ is a rc-pected member of his community in Idaho." Kuzava said be relumed to Barry County to pay the penalty for his past mistakes and for absconding. "You made mistakes in lhe past and it looks like you've corrected those," said Fisher. "But at some point, you have to answer for the past and that is today. I think incarceration would not accomplish much." • Michael Scott Morford, 44, of Gobles, was sentenced to spend two to five years in prison fur violating his probation by pos­ session alcohol and by driving with an un­ lawful blood alcohol level. Morford, who pleaded guilty to both charges, is also serving a two- to five-year prison sentence on a Kalamazoo County conviction. "What are you doing about your alcohol problem?" asked Fisher. "I was going to AA but, quite frankly. I relapsed and that’s all I have to say," Mor­ ford said. • Dale Frederick French. 50. of Hastings was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 66 days served on his conviction of one count of child sexually abusive activity. He was also ordered to spend five years on ^MPied-out residence.has burglary BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — Deputies from die Barry County Sheriffs Department report that nearly $5,006 of goods were taken from a garage belonging to a home oo Brogan Road that homed eartier this year. The incident occurred sometime between March 2 sod March 4. Deputies said entry to tbe garage was obtained through a side door that bad been accidentally left unlocked. Taken were a vacuum cleaner, ottoman, chair, knife, gold pocket watch, stereo system. CDs. lantern, two fishing rods, various car parts, various tools, sod a jewelry boa. Cars broken into, equipment stolen ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — Thieves stole CD players and other electronic eepripmeut from vehicles parked in the garage of a Ncrdi Avenue imcie in Assyria Township, Barry County Sheriffs deputies report Tbe thefts occurred sometime in the night between March 4 rod 5. Entrance was gained by kicking in a garage door. Taken from three can were 20-25 CDs, for speakers, four CDfcassctte players, two amplifiers, two tuners aud one stereo. Telephone company garage burgled DELTON — Barry Township Police report that lhe Barry County Telephone Co. garage was broken into sometime between 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. March 14. Police said an employee who left the garage a 2 pan. and drove by it later hl the day noticed that the garage door was up. Entry was gained by punching a large hole in the door rod kicking «. according to Mark Kik. Barry Township police chief. Tbe borgianp went through the vehicles parked in the garage, and may also have used cell phones, Kik said. They also did damage lo a light located on top of a truck. Possible bottle bomb tuned in JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police from tbe Hastings Put are m sore if a 20-oonce bottle of liquid brought into tbe Banfield General Store Monday evening. March 15. was actually a bottle bomb. According to police, the bottle was found by lhe road and brought into the store, and then set outside oo the store's porch. Polia were called and the bottle and contents were disposed of The boule was described in the 911 police log as a ‘chemical type bomb of cleaner in a boule with a tin foil catalyst" Polia said such bombs usually contain chemicals that react to each other and eventually build up pressure, exploding the bottle and contents Accident injures quad runner driver probation and to attend a treatment pro­ gram. French. who pleaded "guilty, but men­ tally ill," was arrested after he was charged with taking a sexually explicit photo of an 8-year-old Hastings area girl last year while babysitting for her at Mcrlino's Hidden Valley Estates on Barber Road "I do understand he has problems, but my daughter has problems, too," said lhe girl's mother to the court. "What he has done, he can overcome, but my daughter has to live with it the rest of her life. We still have trouble getting her lo talk about it I would like lo see him gel jail lime." The mother said she believes that French is competent lo know that what he did was wrong. "I think he should go to jail so be can prove lo her that what he did was wrong and maybe she can start to overcome her problems," she said. According to Kuzava. French has freely admitted to what he did and his attorney. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — The driver of a four-whal quad runner was treated at Pennock Hospital for injuries sustained when his off-road vehicle flipped over March 9, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. The incident occurred at 4:30 p.m. on Banfield Rond just north of Gathing Lane. Police said die victim. 17-year-old Jasoo Sinclair of Dowling, was southbound on the shoulder of BanlicM when his quad hit a snow drift, slopped, and then flipped over. Both Sinclair and passenger T obin Haines, 18. of DeHon were throw n off the vehicle, and the quad landed txt top of Sinclair's right leg. according to deputies One person hurt in 2-car accident MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — A Baltic Creek man was injured March II when his vehicle and another car collided al the intersection of Dowling Road and North Avenue, according to Barry Comity Sheriffs deputies Deputies said Gerald M Works. 49. was westbound oo [fowling Rond at 5.35 pan. when be slopped at the North Avenue intersection and then proceeded out into lhe intersection Works told police be did not see a car driven by Sherri L. Gray. 30. of Dowling, who was northbound on North Avenue. The Gray vehicle struck the Works vehicle, polia said • Works was treated for injuries al Community Hospital in Baltic Creek; Gray and two juvenile passengers in her car were not injured. Works was ticketed for failing to yield lhe right-of-way �The HPStings Banner Sheriff's posse wins recognition A 26-year-old luiton Rapids man was ar­ rested March 13 mi charges of resisting ar­ rest, injuring a police officer and resisting and obstructing a police officer. According to a police report filed by Nashville officers Terry Johnson and Tammy Angus. Kevin L. Marciniak was a passenger in a car pulled over at 3:03 p.m. in a routine traffic slop for a cracked wind­ shield The police officers also knew the driver's license lo be suspended, they said While they were arresting the driver, po­ lice said Marciniak exiled tlie car and was advised lo get back into the vehicle but re­ fused. citing his need to hold his dog. He also was told lo pul down his dog, but be refused The police report said Marciniak would not lake his hands out of his pocket. When asked by Johnson what he had in his pocket. Marciniak stated. "A lot of things you do not want to see." He was told to take his hands slowly out of his pockets and place them on lhe truck. Marciniak re­ sisted by pulling away. He was warned hard work during lhe past year. The posse is made up of volunteer members from Barry County who give their time in support of various community functions, including lite Barry County Fair, Charlton Park events. Prairieville Old-Fashioned Farm Days, Pennock Hospital's annual Children’s Health Fair at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings, and various other activities sponsored by the Sheriffs' Department. Lt. Bill Ixvingston was chosen "Posse Member of the Year for his work and dedication to the community, not just in 1998. but all during his entire tenure with members who accumulated more than 250 hours of work during the year 1998. Levingston and Posse Deputy Dennis McKelvey were honored for giving more than 400 and 250 hours, respectively for lhe past year Honorary member Don Norton was recognized for giving more than 3.700 hours during his years with posse. Capt. Ken Neil was recognized for giving more than 3.000 hours during his career. Pag,.. 17 Eaton Rapids man held for resisting, obstructing The Barry County Sheriffs Posse was honored last month at the annual banquet at the Middle Villa, where Sheriff Steve thanked all members for their efforts and lhe posse, lhe award is presented each year after a vote of the posse members to an individual who most personifies the ideals on which lhe posse was founded. Other awards were presented to posse Thursday March TH 1999 Interact visits Middleville Hastings High School Interact Club members Sally Edger and Sarah Byington told members of the Middleville Rotary Club about their experience in the club Hastings Rotary Youth Liaison David Baum gave the Middleville Club an overview of what is needed to organize an Interact Club at a high school. several times tliat if he did not take his hands tail of his pockets he would be forced onto the ground Johnson then observed what he thought was a gun in Marciniak *s right hand, ac­ cording to the police report Johnson was able to remove the gun with a laser pointer and gel Marciniak handcuffed with help from off-duty Hastings Police Officer (’icon Brown. Marciniak struggled after be­ ing handcuffed and attempted to cat mari­ juana out of a cigarette pack, the report said. According lo tbe report, during the trip lo jail Marciniak displayed extreme mood swings, threatening to commit violence against lhe police officers and saying he wanted to commit suicide. The gun was found to be a replica of a Magnum pistol that functions as a cigarette lighter. Marciniak stated that he carries the weapon for his protection and that people arc out lo gel him. Marciniak faces a March 24 preliminary exam on the charges. COURT NEWS... Continued from page 16 vice to his country in Vietnam, tbe cause of his post traumatic stress, but also pointed out that life isn't fair. "It certainly hasn't been fair to you but there are a lot of other people who would feel the same way," said Fisher. "I can’t use your war record as an excuse to allow you to hurt people." As part of his sentence, he was ordered lo have no contact with lhe victims and to not enter Merlino's Hidden Valley Estates, as s You re*ln*Luck Hey, Have You Heard... The Chrysler Superstore of Hastings is Having a u St. Patrick’s Day Sale! well as not to be m lhe company of anyone under the age of 16 without another adult being present. "I can't prescribe drugs for you, but if your doctor prescribed antabuse, you have to take it," said Fisher. .13 • Phil Pratto, 45, of the Lakeland Correc­ tional Facility, who pleaded guilty lo arson of real property, a modular home, was sen­ tenced to one year in jail to be served after he is released from his current prison term. Pratto is currently serving a prison sen­ AH Vehicles Have Been Marked Down to Save. tence oq a. sex crime conviction, according to police. He was accused of setting fire to a modu­ lar home in Yankee Springs Township Oct 1. 1997. "With respect lo lhe plea agreement, I did 98 Pontiac Bonneville SE not have lhe benefit of his complete crimi­ nal history," said K<izava. "If I had, I would not have made the agrccmcnt 1 did " "People do change and I have changed," said Pratto to lhe court. 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Nashville Police Chief Bob Baker turned in his letter of resignation to the vil­ lage last Tuesday. His move comes after months of heated debate with lhe Village Council and resi­ dents over such issues as use of a police motorcycle in a promotional deal, a new police car and a raise for a policeman in tbe that these things were important" primary goal was to improve lhe police de­ partment and its service to the community Apparently this course of action is not what lhe Village Council desires and tbeir priorities are in other areas "For these reasons and several others which I do not care to discuss. I am tender­ ing my resignation..." Village President Dennis Mapes said of the resignation. "I’m not surprised It has been a rough couple of months and there has been some criticism of the department Baker brought a lot of experience to the job... his experience was more big city than small town." "I typed the resignation Monday, and department In his letter of resignation last week, Baker wrote: "It is quite evident that my position as police chief has become ex­ tremely controversial with select members course of action at this lime," Baker said. Bonnie White, newly elected trustee on the council, read a statement site prepared for the meeting: "I would like to take this opportunity to lhe council, at its previous meeting, had voted unanimously to send back a 1999 Harley Davidson motorcycle that had been offered to die village for $300 as a promo­ express my sadness in lhe resignation of Chief Baker. Since he has been on the job I tional deal And before that lhe council liad been debating the purchase of a new police car. lhe debate wore on long enough over lhe police car dial the bids quoted origi­ nally for die new car went up and the coun­ cil bought the car for an extra couple hun­ dred dollars Resident Larry Decker also came before the council with concerns about the police department, saying dial the 1998 police budget was 37% more than the 1997 bud­ get. He also asked if a proposal to contract with Barry County hau been considered by die council. Decker brought up the fact that lhe chief does not live in the village and questioned if dial is against village policy. Baker praised lhe community and the friends he has made here. "1 am sorry things did not work out. I re­ submitted it Tuesday to the village clerk and tbe village president (Mapes)," Baker said, "Things might have been better if in­ dividuals on tbe council had more interest and concern in public safety and police is­ sues in general... I never got the feeling from many of the members of the council believe die village has been a safer place to live. I believe the statistics show that crime widiin the village has been down and I believe that money spent in the police department to include training of our offi­ cers and to provide than with training so dial they can do their job well to pay them adequately is not a waste of taxpayer money. 1 apologize lo Chief Baker if be was led to believe by our council that he was not needed or wanted in this commu­ nity. If he docs choose to formally tender his resignation there arc some in this community that will be greatly saddened. I would also like to express my embarrass­ ment as to the treatment to Chief Baker from our council as a whole. Their con­ stant comparing of the DPW departments and the police departments, is embarrassing ally like the community here and the peo­ ple. But 1 decided this would be lhe best — their lack of support is flaring. And their allowing other village employees to publicly criticize is unfair * White went on to say that upon reading President Mapes quote in the Hastings Banner, in which he said be was not sur­ prised and talked about tbe experience Baker brought to tbe village was 'big city." sounded lo her like Mapes resented the ex­ perience Chief Baker brought to the vil­ lage She also said that il unplied that the council actions were lo "drive Quel Baker out of town "If this is the case." she said. *1 am truly embarrassed by the actions of our council Chief Baker may not have had the support of our council, the same council that ap­ pointed him chief of police, but be did nd still does have lhe support of many in our committee." Another resident said, "Don't you feel that be came to this village, and your statement lo lhe paper that he had big city experience, don't you feel we have had some pretty big city crimes in this village that il wasn’t prepared lo handle?" "A'ta of limes when the police depart­ ment does things we don't bear about them and that includes crimes. So I can't com­ ment on that " "What would be your definition of big city crime versus small city?" asked resi­ dent Kathy Rollins. "When I made that comment we are a '99 SUBURBAN SLT 4X4 KM K. UOB. MR HR. OKI «0» M 404 *36 mo ie<ae S2600 Oje ap*js 'a* Mo * 60 Mo.— ‘*s0fno due at put *99 YUKON SLT 4X4 IEADNR, KEYLESS ENTRY. TRAAH K8. A MOS. *416 » 340 Mo- 60 Mo. *36 mo Isom $2000 due at eQnrxjpUtax village of 1,600 people and he came from a police force in a city of. I don't know.' 200,000 or 300.00 people," said Mapes. Rollins said. "You can have just as' many crimes in a big city as a small city.' Resident Gary While expressed his dis-' gust at what be called tbe "finger pointing' ’ and chaos be saw happening oo tbe coon-1 cil. 1 Trustee Ginger Burd said. "I am deeply disappointed and saddened at lhe fact that this man has fell so alienated. I'm not sure* if it was because we did not show the sup-f port we needed to. I'm very unhappy. > "I would like say al lhe very least that *99 SERRA EXT. CAB 4X4 *99 OLDS ALERO GL COUPE HI, CO PUWH, AUMMNUM WHHU. '373 MM.,•329 99 MONTANA 4 DR. <369 3^9 WMrtl WrtN NEUTRAL 86 Mo * 48 Mo. *36 mo $1075 due at '99 GRAND PRIX GT SEDAN POWER LOCKS, POWER WINDOWS. p*js tax 11750 due at ■antiQpUtaL 3800 V4, DMVf EXCfTBSNTl 86 Mo. *33^9 48 Mo.- 86 Mo.' this council owes it lo tbe village to lake tbe opportunity if the chief is willing to at least sil down and conduct an extensive exit interview so that be can outline tbe things that caused him to make this decision so that we do not repeal any of those scenarios with future police chiefs." 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SALES CHRIS SILVERMAN SALES Call (616) 948'8000 Today or loll free ^^1-888-494-5539 SALES HOURS: Mon & Wed unN 8; । Tues . Rms. Fn. until 6;' Saturday anti 2 SERVICE HOURS Mon awed 8-7: Tues, Thus, a Fn. 8-5 Save America's Forests 4 Library Court, SE Washington, DC 20003 202-544-9219 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-03-25.pdf 0d9b83cb8bcebaa25e3e6a6145eb251c PDF Text Text Miriam White won’t run again Local racer on TV Sunday ‘M’ Controversy continues at TK See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 13 See Story on Page 17 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings THURSDAY, MARCH 25. 1999 VOLUME 146. NO. 12 News » riefs: Easter egg hunt set by Jaycees A community Hatter egg hunt has btra scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday. Mani 27. at Rob King Part on Wood­ lawn in Hastings. Tile bunt, sponsored by the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees, will be split ink: two age groups. I through 5 years and 6 through 11 Egg hunters should bring their bas­ kets or backets or bags to fill with goodies.. The Easter bunny also will be tn at­ tendance. For more information, call Andrea Purdun at 945-3448 ‘Cross Walk’ set for April 2 Um Good Friday 'Cross Watt,- an annual ecumenical tradition in Hastttgk will bagin at Grace Lutheran Church and end at the Knights of dSehuHin fereryone in the community again U welcome to participate in the watt, which wiU begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday. April 2. "If you can't walk the entire dis­ tance, jams for as long as you can.’ srid the R:v. Michael Anton. "Drop in and drop out as needed " The entire watt usually takes about Bi hour and a half. Starting from the Grace Lutheran parking lot, the Cross Watt proceeds south on Michigan Avenue, west on Stale Street, north on Broadway and west oa State Read to the Knights of Cohnubes Hall on the corner of West Stale and Hammood roads. Walters are asked to arrange for their own trans­ portation back to town. Grace Lutheran Church is located at 279 E. North St., across from the Tendercare nursing home. For more information, call the Grace Lutheran Church. 945-9414. Tootsie Roll drive planned The local chapter of the Knights of Columbus will have its annual Toot­ sie Roll Drive Friday, Saturday and Sunday. March 26, 27 and 28. al strategic locations around the comnwnhy The Knights will be clad in colorfill tmtforms "selling- Tootsie Roll candy in exchange for donations to help mentaSy challenged youngsters Red Cross sets first aid classes The West Central Michigan Red Cross in Barry County will offer a standard first aid class from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on consecutive Tuesdays, March 30 and April 6. at the local Red Cross office, 450 Meadow Run. Judith Thorescn, service director, said these are the first of several spring and sumzer courses to be offered. Pre­ registration is required because class size is limited There is a $20 fee. Included in the Ctau are first aid techniques for various situations and adult CPR Thorescn asks those interested to call 945-3122 for more information. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 ANNER price str County judges win pay hikes by Elaine GilbeU Assistant Editor Salary increases for 1999 and 2000 have been granted for Barry County's three Trial Court judges and their counterparts in the rest of the state. In tandem with the Slate Officers Com­ pensation Commission recommendation of judicial pay increases, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday autho­ rized local pay supplements, which will be completely reimbursed by the slate If the county had not authorized the local judicial pay, it would have forfeited $137,172 in state reimbursements. The wage increases for 1999, retroactive to Jan. 1, will amount to an annua) hike of $5,282 for both Circuit Court division Judge James Fisher and Probale/Juvenilc Court division Judge Richard Shaw and a hike of $8,38j for District Court division Judge Gary Holman. Those pay raises will bring Fisher and Shaw's current salaries of $109,257 to $114,539. In the year 2000, they will cadi be paid $ 119.694 Holman's current pay of $104,807 will jump to $113,192 this year. His salary will be $118,285 in 2000. * ’ 1-ocal judicial supplements authorized by the county amount to $45,724 per judge per year and will be reimbursed by the stale. Salaries of circuit, district, probate and Court of Appeals judges arc based on a percentage of the salaries of State Supreme Court justices. The State Officers Compensation Commission recommended the Supreme Court Justice compensation increases for 1999 and 2000. Those recommendations went into effect because they were not rejected by the State Senate The Slate House of Representatives did reject the pay hikes. Supreme Court justices will receive $134,752 this year and $140,816 next year, representing 8 percent and 4.5 percent hikes respectively. Circuit and probate judges in the state receive 85 percent of the amount paid to a Supreme Court justice while District Court judges are given 84 percent In other business, this week, the county board • Decided by a 7-1 vote that county de­ partment beads should not be allowed to have an active part in the interviewing pro­ cess for the appointment of people on their oversight boards who have the power to fire and hire them Candidates are inter­ viewed in open meetings so department heads may attend those sessions if they de­ sire, commissioners said. Also, the County Board's oversight committees will be re­ sponsible for finding out the needs and re­ quirements from the affected board or commission prior to interviewing appli­ cants, according to the appointment policy revision. Committoner Emmet Herring­ ton ca’t the lone A- eating v«.*. • Approved a policy forbidding employ­ ees to remove county funds from their of­ fices to their personnel residences for de­ posit at a later time. Commissioners said the matter does not involve integrity, but rather personal safely. Commissioner Robert Wenger said ani­ mal control office procedures brought about the implementation of the policy because See PAY HIKES, continued page 19 Back in the semis again... Saxon guard Tony Bowne (14) splits the Hornet defense and scores inside during Tuesdays Cass B Stale quarterfinal contest in Lansing The victory put Hastings in Friday's State semi final game with River Rouge al Michigan State University. Photos and commentary on the Saxons' success can be found throughout this issue. photoHr Am-h»uw Retroactive SW Barry sewer rate hike nixed by Mary Warner Staff Writer The term "back up 10 and punt' look on new meaning Tuesday evening when two township boards turned down a retroactive increase in user fees for those who are hooked up to the sewer system of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority (SBSWA). The Sewer Authority has been charging users an extra 52 per month since April of 1998 without obtaining a required amend­ ment to the sewer ordinance Authority Chairman Lloyd Goyings said previously that the ordinance amendment was not sought at the time it was instituted because the authority had a number of amendments it wanted to make to the original sewer or­ dinance. and decided to wait unbl all those amendments, including one proposing a rale increase, were drawn up and ready to be voted on. Doing them all at once would save on costs of publishing the amend­ ments. which is required by law, be said. The rale increase was needed al the time to cover increased maintenance and operat­ ing costs, Goyings said, including the cost of a higher-paid sewer system manager and expenses incurred to repair problems with the struggling system Al a joint meeting Tuesday of the sewer authority board and four township boards belonging to the authority, the proposed amendments were finally presented to area residents and then the sewer authority and township boards voted on whether to pass them All the amendments were passed with the exception of the retroactive increase in sewer user fees and a proposed amendment that would have extended the mandatory hook-up area within the original sewer as­ sessment district The user fee amendment would have in­ creased monthly user fees from $15 to $17 per unit effective April 1. 1998. A monthly debt service charge of $7 would remain the same But the retroactive increase was voted down by two township boards. Prairieville and Hope. The amendments had to be passed by all four township boards in order to be pul into effect Instead, the decision was made to in­ crease rates effective April 1. Members of the audience at the meeting objected to the retroactive rate increase Wall Lake resident Tony Crosariol said 'the April 1998 rale increase was a direct violation of the existing ordinance/contract with the users. Were these funds illegally procured from the users? The arrogance of the authority to expect the users to follow the ordinance when they do not is an utter travesty." Crosariol said be and others who have been objecting to the way the authority is handling the operation of the sewer system, particularly its financial operation, felt 'very vindicated' when the retroactive in­ crease was not passed, because "we felt dial it was an illegal rate hike." The group was also 'very happy" when See RATE HIKE, continued page 5 Middleville manager David Arking fired by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Village of Middleville terminated the contract of Village Manager David Arking following a closed session Tuesday evening. The termination was effective immedi­ ately. The council voted 5-2, with Marilyn Vandenberg and William Nesbit voting against the action. Arking had been evaluated in February, when he received an "above average rating." His scores ranged brom a low of 69 from one council member to above 80 from oth­ ers. He was praised for his hard work, which allowed the village to expand with the installation of the new lift station and sewer project. However, at that same evaluation, mem­ bers of council pointed out to Arking some deficiencies he needed to correct. These in­ cluded personnel relationships will) village employees and public relations. According to Middleville Personnel Committee Chair David Newman. "We didn't feel he was working to correct some problems.” Newman said. "Wc love our town and thank David for all be has done for us in the last few years. But we didn’t see him working on some problems wc had asked him to correct.” Arking began his service as Village Manager on July 22. 1996. He had origi­ nally asked for a three-year contract, but agreed to a two year pact following negoti­ ations. He had worked for the Village of Edmore before coming to Middleville and had said during his interview that be "wanted to stay in the area a long time." In June 1996. Arking met with members of the council al (hat time, and some of the discussion then seems to have been a harbinger of what was to come during his tenure at Middleville. At his first meeting with council, topics under discussion included how to handle complaints about employees, the police See MANAGER FIRED, continued page 18 In happier times, former Middleville manager David Arking stands by refurbished sign in front of village hall �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 25 1999 6 HASTINGS SAXONS BASKETBALL!! 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Hastings 149 W. State St., Hastings 2900 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-4915 945-5182 945-9526 M-66 TIRE 401 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-5352 1310 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings 945-2421 COLEMAN AGENCY 203 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings 945-3412 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 2S 1999 - Pace 3 NCLUS BRICFS continued... Choral Society to sing March 28 The 1.akewood Area Chrval Society wili have a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at the First Uniled Methodist Church. Hastings. The choral group, directed by Dr. Robert Oster of Lakewood High School, has more than 100 members and welcomes more Members mostly come from die Hastings, Lake Odessa and Woodland areas, but some are from as far away as Bailie Creek. Charlotte. Lansing and Grand Rapids The Choral Society is expected to sing mostly gospel selections, but may add some pop and patriotic tunes. Public dinner set in Freeport 30 children celebrate First Holy Communion at St. Rose Thirty children received their First Holy Communion last Sunday at St. Rose ot Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. In preparation, the children have intensely studied the foundations of this sacrament during the past year. Supported by family and friends, the children's celebration occurred at a special liturgy March 21. In the front row. from left, are Danielle Dillon. Marie Hoffman. Kacy Hooten. Chelsea LaJoye, Gabe Purchase. Tyler Kaknink, Nick Snider. Adam Swart;.. Megan DelCotto; (second row) Bianca Iberle, Amber Shepler, Lorene Dreisbrch. Jenny Fuller, Kim Beck. Jaimie McKenna. Skip Schwartz, Trent Brisboe, Hayley Larson; (third row) Alex deGoa, Kate Dobbin, Brad Hayden. Nicole Gorodenski, Emily Doherty, Tim Stanton, Kaitlynn Kensington. Alex Williams: (fourth row) Sara Archambeau. Amy Zwiemikowski, Logan Potter. Matthew Lewis and Rosemary Brasher; (top row) Diane Kbpfer. Deb Root. Fr. Chuck Fischer, Jo Can-. Miriam White won’t seek 4th city council term by David T. Young Editor Mayor Pro Tern Miriam White told the Hastings City Council Monday night that she will not seek a fourth four-year term when election lime rolls around again next November. White, who has served on the Third Ward for the council since she was first elected in November 1987, said she just felt it was time Ulster down and enjoy retirement w^ih tier husband, Fqff. It was only a coupteMRnonths ago tWshe retired from her job as Barry County’s deputy clerk. "I have thoroughly enjoyed it," she said of her tenure on the council, the last four years of which she has served as mayor pro tern. "But it’s time to move on. We (she and her husoand) are at the age when now is liic time to travel." She said she and Foss may move out of their Hastings house in a couple of years because they have built a new home just north of Ionia. White said she was announcing her in­ tentions not to seek another term so others might have time to acquire petitions and have them filed by the 4 p.m. May 11 deadline at the city clerk's office. Though the deadline for filing is in May, the election will not be held until the first Tuesday in November 1999. The other four-year scats up for election this year will be Barry Wood in the First Ward. Harold Hawkins in the Second Ward and Donald Tubbs in the Fourth Ward. Tubbs was appointed to his seat last year after Deb Dorcy resigned to move out of town. Mayor Frank Campbell also will be up for election in November. White is the only council member to an­ nounce intentions not to run again, but there hasn’t been word yet from Hawkins, who is undergoing chemotherapy treat­ ments. In other business at Monday night's meeting, the council: • Heard a brief presentation by Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield on plans to apply for a stale grant of $384,000, with a city match of $100,000, or 26 percent. The funds, if approved, will be used for the Riverwalk project in Tyden Park Mansfield told the council he is reason­ ably optimistic about chances of getting the grant because Hastings came fairly close last year. The city pared back the scope of the project to get it below the magic figure of $400,000. Plans call for having a paved pedestrian walk along the river and a foot bridge and rest rooms MC Smith and Associates is reworking the grant application to the Michigan De­ partment of Natural Resources and the Clean Michigan Recreation Bond. The council adopted a resolution to sup­ port the local match • Approved requests for use of city parks from the Thomapple Valley Soccer Club and use of the Fish Hatchery Park soccer field for practice by the Barry County Christian School baseball team, but urged that limes be worked out so there are no conflicts with other groups using the same facilities. • Approved a request from the Cystic Fi­ brosis Foundation to hold its campaign in Hastings in September. • Granted permission to the Barry County Commission on Aging to have its Miriam While 10th annual Miles for Meals Walkathon May 15. This year the walk will held out­ doors rather than inside Hastings High School in November. The goal will be $10,000, with which the COA hopes to use to buy a "Meals on Wheels" vehicle. • Approved requests from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce to close Church Street and hang a banner across State Street for "Spring Fling" weekend May 14-16. • Approved a request from Kmart to have a "Kmart Kids Race Against Drugs" July 24 and 25 at lite store's parking lot. The event involves ycr.t^sters using modified vehicles on an obstacle course, with pro­ ceeds going to charily. • Adopted an ordinance amendment mat will allow the Meadow Stone bousing de­ velopment build 18 rather than 16 duplex units in its planned unit development just off South Hanover Street. • Adopted an amendment to the sign or­ dinance, which exempts certain signs from regulation, but not political signs. • Agreed to renew lease agreements for businesses in the industrial incubator, in­ cluding Royal Products, Great Lakes R/C Racers Club, Thornapple Printing, Halo Products, Advance Stone & Tile Fabrica­ tion, Unlimited Fabrications, Eurway Transit and Michigan I^asermark. Shoplifters strike again at Fashion Bug store The Hastings Fashion Bug store was the target of shoplifters who got away with an undetermined amount of merchandise Sat­ urday afternoon, according to assistant store manager Gail Bourdo. It’s at least the fourth lime in six years the store has been the victim of shoplifters whom Bourdo said iiavc similar descrip­ tions and enter the store as a male and fe­ male couple. "It was a man and a woman again," she said. "These two were older. I’d say in their late 60s. They always dress in dress suits and fedora hats. This one had a red feather in the hat and they arc dark, like gypsies." Bourdo said after spotting the couple, she alerted the other assistant manager, Tracy Neil. "They bolted for the door and wc literally ran to the door and she (the female shoplifter) started ranting and raving about something and pointing io the back of the store," said Bourdo. "She was saying some­ thing about a crazy child trying to get us to go that way. Wc weren't buying it. She was making such a scene that everyone in the store turned and looked." The couple got into a maroon Toyota Camry with gold rims driven by a third subject and sped off eastbound on Court Street, said police. "They're very fast and they know what they're doing," said Bourdo, who said a similar incident happened as recently as last fall. 1 he woman is described as heavy set, dark complexion with long, dark hair pulled up into a bun and standing about 5 feet. 8 incnes tall. She was wearing a long, black raincoat with black pants, tan shoes, police said Police believe she had stuffed several un­ known items down her pants in her jacket. The man is described as thin build, dark complexion about five feet, five inches tall with a tan had with a red feather in the hat. Police said he had a bulge in his inside, front jacket pocket which employees sus­ pected may have been a handgun. "When she confronted them, die female subject ran out of the store and the male subject reached into his jacket, did not pro­ duce a handgun but made actions toward his pocket as if there was a handgun in there, Bourdo stated," said police. Police have no suspects and the incident remains under investigation. NEWS. your area can be read each week in ..f The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! The Freeport Business Association has annoonceo that its second annual public Swiss steak dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. March 27. at tic Freeport Community Center. Proceeds will be used to fund com­ munity events such as the Halloween party, turkey giveaways and Sama Claus visits at Christmas. The menu will include choke of salad, Swiss steak, mashed potatoes,: vegetable, rolls, beverages and dessert. . Cost is $750 for adults and $4 far dtUdren. unteer center director Comity Uniled Way and Foundation have the appointment of Jennifer Richards as director of the Volunteer Center of Barry County. Richards formerly served as adminis native assistant to the Foundation and Unwed Way and before that worked for the Greater Kalamazoo United Way as a liaison with member agencies. She holds a bachelor of arts degree tn English with a minor in communi­ cations. She is a member of the board of directors for the I tastings chapter of the Jaycees, is co-chair of the Yellow Ribton program, is a staff advisor for the Barry Regional Administrators of Volunteer Organizations The new volunteer center will be housed in the Foondalion/United Way offices in Hastings and will act as a central clearing bouse to process vol­ unteers who want to donate time to various agencies and organizations in the community. Weather spotter training planned Anyone interested tn becoming a weather spotter may attend a training session Monday. April 19, at foe Barry County Emergency Operations Center in Barry Central Dispatch, 2600 Nashville Road. Training will start at 6:30 pan. and should last about an hour and a half. Training materials win UUUU1X uiura wlu be oc provided. John Hislop, director of emergency lanagement services for Barry Barrv management County, said weather spotters serve as volunteer lookouts for the National Weather Service, alerting the service to severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, high winds and other potential weather problems The weather service and local emer­ gency services use information pro­ vided by spotters to back up and con­ firm other weather data to allow more informed decisions to be made about emergency situations. Duo Picasso in Showcase visit Duo Picasso and Mr. Blues will be featured during Ibe Musicians' Show­ case at 6:30 tonight (Thursday. March 25) al Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Formed in the spring of 1996, Duo Picasso plays music from the 1927-57 era in a keyboard-oriented, acoustic manner, featuring finger-style guitar and percussion. Their musk is a mix­ ture of hoogie. ballads, swing and Duo Picasso features Eric GlaU of I ruitport on finger style guitar and vo­ cals and Victor Lay of Grand Rapids on percussion. Mr. Blues. Duane Hagen of Otsego, is a singer, songwriter, humorist and harmonica player. He recorded bis first CD. "Wit, Whimsy and the Blues" last year at Arby's Music coordinator Steve Reid said Duo Picasso's performance will be recorded for a possible CD Sealing at the Arby's Showcases is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Lenten Luncheon series concluding The Lenten Luncheon scries, spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, will be concluded a noon today (Thursday. March 25) at the First Uniied Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St, Hastings After lunch, a worship service will be held in the sanctuary al 12:3ft con­ cluding al I pun The theme for this year's u The Lord's Prayer Chaplain Gale Kraft of Pennock Hospital will speak today on "For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen." There is uo cost for the hmeh, but a For more information, call 945­ 9574. s second annual wifi be held al 5 27. at the Mid- Funds raised at the banquet wifi go toward improving wildlife hahiut to improve wildlife population. Art prints, gtatues, guos. collector knives, outdoor clothing and other sporting goods will be among the dent Tim Decker of Freeport Elevator at 765-8421. Treasurer Rick James at Electric Motor Service at 945-5113 or banquet chairman Scott Pnll at 948­ 3917. Membership dues to join the chapter are $20 annually and foe cost for uin■er tickets is $25 Pheasants Forever, formed 16 yean, is an organization dedicated to turning thousands of acres of land info wildlife habitat. It has a staff of 13 regional biologists to wort closely with members to determine whai kind of habitat best suits the needs of any given area. City to present 2 firms certificates Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell to­ day will present certificates of appreci­ ation to V-tec Systems and CNC Manufacturing, two companies leaving the Hastings Industrial Incubator. trial incubator for the past three will be relocating its operations tc new 8,000-square-fooc facility in t Hastings Industrial Park. Martin V Denak is the president. He and bis wi and four others provide their product CNC Manufacturing, a tenant in the incubator for five years, recently was acquired by its largest distributor in Allendale CNC produced engineered roofing systems, one of which was used to re-roof the Empire State Build­ ing. another the Sears Tower in Chicago and another the 115. Air ter- Nelson and Elaine Chapman are owners of the company. linns OOntnOUUOnS « employment in Hastings Residents in Hastings and Rutland townships are reminded (hat use of the Hastings Public Library is free to all until Sept. I. This means that for those who live outside the city, the $55 annual library The local library offers internet ac- dtildren's story time and books can be obtained from 77 other West Michigan libraries in a matter of days. Dinner to help animal shelter A special dmner at Jonny Conoco's Restaurant at 6 p m Sunday, March 28, will benefit the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee's drive to help fund a new facility. The restaurant is not open Sundays, but will be for this fund-raising event. There will be a special menu for the occasion. Cost is $25 per person. Hydrant flushing set for Tuesday The City of Hastings Department of Public Sen ices will flush fire hydrants throtigliout the city on Tuesday. March 30. City officials warned that hydrant flushing may cause a slight loss of water pressure and some water discol­ oration. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 25 1999 LCFTCRS from our readers... FINANCIAL Efforts for new library continue FOCUS To the editor: Rutland Township and Hastings Charter Township representatives were not able to come to an agreement with representatives from the City of Hastings to form a district library, however, the need for a new library has not changed. Wc desperately need a new library that will meet the present and future needs of our entire community. As a Rutland Town­ ship resident, I am disappointed that some of our elected officials are not fairly repre­ senting the majority of their constituents' views in deciding the future of the district library. The district library concept was well researched and planned even before it was proposed to the three entities that were to form the “district” - the City of Hastings, Rutland Township and Hastings Charter Township. I have read a professional survey that was conducted almost one year ago to determine “resident interest” in the forma­ tion of a district library for the greater Hast­ ings community. This survey is available at the library and was presented to al) interest­ ed parties. The results of that survey were statistically accurate to plus or minus 5 per­ cent; and they indicated that a majority in each of the three municipalities “like the idea of a district library." Only 4.2 percent of the respondents collectively indicated they “did not like the idea of a district library" Following the survey and prior to the for­ mation of a district libraiy planning com- There go those liberals again To the editor: After Robert Dwyer’s letter about “White Pride." I’d like to throw up. You can have every kind of pndc except white' Don’t mention gay. no matter how much is flaunted on their part. Gay used to be a word of happiness. Don't get caught up with the word today You listen to these liberals and the speak­ ers they get to speak at the old IOOF Hall (Thomas Jefferson Hall) and you will get a you've been recycling But to keep recycling gut full of nothing. Docs Dwyer or Jim Pino have any kids or grandkids to protect this country from Chi­ na? More than likely, there will be a big “back to the farm" movement for some of the sacred sons. Clinton should be hung for treason. I guess wc keep nght on paying taxes while Clinton gives a big bunch of money every country he goes to. Hillary’s the same way. Please don't tell any jokes about lawyers, because that’s picking on them. That's another liberal lawyer’s tune. On Jan. 23. 1997, I inserted this in a let­ ter and have never heard another word, pro or con: “MSU says it can get sand out of cow manure." I only worried about the lead. One bnght spot! I did not hear anything from the Barry County Road Commission about not plowing snow. I’ll give Lamberg and Chaffee a lot of credit. No credit to Lenz and his high paid partners; that’s a let­ ter in the making. Donald W. Johnson, Middleville mittcc (representatives from each of the three entities organized to form a district library agreement), volunteers collected more than 250 signatures m Hastings Town­ ship and more than 300 in Rutland to fur­ ther express township residents’ support for the district library. Unfortunately, the planning committee announced a district library agreement could not be reached. Il is clear that residents of the townships realize the need for a new, community library. Now is the time to contact elected officials and encourage them to listen to their constituents and act on behalf of the majority. Wc need a new library and the township residents want to be a part of it. Though it may not be in the form of a “district library," efforts are continuing and expanding to build a new library for our entire community. And that is how wc must approach this new library - as an entire community. Wc can’t let political bound­ aries deprive us of something that will ben­ efit all of our children and the community as a whole. In addition to expressing support to elect­ ed officials, it is important to stop at the Hastings Public Library to sec all that it has to offer, and the resources it is lacking. The staff is extremely dedicated to the library and its patrons. Th'- ’ brary staff members do an amazing job with the resources they have. They arc csp< cially adept at children’s programming and the children arc very receptive! Last year there were more than 22,500 children's visits to the library? Amazingly, the library has only six chairs in the children’s area, with nowhere to expand. This is just one of the numerous facts that exemplifies the great need for a new library for our growing community. Building a new library is a challenging, exciting and rewarding process; and one that will require help and support from all of us. Let’s let the library staff know we are anxious to help in this process. Kcely DeCamp, Rutland Township working to help protect the Know Your Legislators: environment. >ou need to buy those products BUY MCYCLCD AND SAW So look for products made from recycled materials, and 0 buy them It wculd mean the world to all of u? For a free brochure, write Buy Recycled. Environmental Defense Rind. 257 Park Ave South. New York. NY 100)0. or call 1-800-CALL-EDF U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Lavin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-8221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (20?) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. furnished by.. Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. The secrets of Warren Buffett’s success Attention, all Warren Buffett fans: You can read about this financial guru’s invest­ ing strategics in the book. “Buffcttology: The Previously Unexplained Techniques That Have Made Warren Buffett the World’s Most Famous Investor." Written by Mary Buffett and David Clark, the book contains interesting and insightful information. Buffetts investing philosophy corre­ sponds with that of Benjamin Graham. Graham’s financial text, “The Intelligent Investor,” is probably the best investing logic between two covers. Buffett has used Graham's philosophies to achieve remark­ able success. Here's what Buffett looks for before he buys: I industry leaders that market essential products. He likes companies with almost a monopoly on consumer loyalty. 2. Strong companies that consistently beat the stock market’s long-term annual return of 10 percent. 3. Aggressive companies that seek new op­ portunities and use earnings to expand. 4. Sound companies that arc conservatively Tnanccd. 5. Consistent companies with histories of steadily increasing earnings. 6. Value companies selling at discounted prices because the general public thinks their best days arc over. For example. Buf­ fett bought Coca-Cola at a bargain price in the 1970s when investors thought if had lost its appeal. If this sounds like a lot of work and re­ search, it is. Buffett takes a long time to buy part of a company, but when he does, he buys a lot, and he buys for the long term. Buffett invests in remarkably few compa­ nies for a billionaire investor. He is secure enough in his selections (and strong enough in assets) that he’s willing to take major po­ sitions with the plan of owning his invest­ ments for years, if not a lifetime. Buffett also likes companies that pay few dividends, bqtxausc rcccivu)^ jlividcqdji. means paying*taxes. Buffett prefers com­ panies that use profits for growth rather than dividends. This tax philosophy is said to have contributed to about 40 percent of Buffett s amazing returns. His Berkshire Hathaway has compounded at about 23 per­ cent annually Had it paid dividends instead of reinvesting for capital growth. the return would have been less than 16 percent. Buffcttology might fly with a billionaire, but most investors require more diversifica­ tion along with a few dividends. 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I would pick on the content, not if It won an Mervta Praalagtaa, Hastiags: Delton: �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 25, 1999 - Page 5 OUR Land Conference deals with Barry County growth issues by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Our Ultimate Resource (OUR) Land conference last Saturday was attended by citizens, farmers, trustees, planning com­ mission members and professionals con­ cerned about the future of kind use in Barry County. The Barry County Farm Bureau, Barry County Futuring, MSU Cooperative Ex­ tension, Barry Community Foundation and the Southwest Michigan land Conservancy sponsored the day's activities The goal of the conference was to educate and promote an understanding of land use practices to protect the quality of life and the economic value of the community. Speakers such as Jason Cherry, a Hast­ ings resident who is the principal planner the City of Wyoming, and Dennis Ran­ dolph. managing director of Calhoun County Community Development, spoke directly about the impact dial growth in counties to the north and south of Barry will have in the future. How will Barry cope with the pressure from the enormous growth spurt in south­ ern Kent? How will the completion of the south Beltlinc affect traffic patterns on M­ 37 and Whitneyville Road? All the speakers touched on the difficulty of retaining rural character with the on­ slaught of growth. John Sych. senior planner for Kalamazoo County, noted that development pressures from Kalamazoo north toward Barry County are not severe, but that changes to M-43 in the Gull Lake area may have an impact. Sych echoed the statement of many speakers that planning was a time consum­ ing issue and that staffs in most communi­ ties are small He also talked about the difficulty Kala­ mazoo County has had in getting all the communities to cooperate with each other. Attorney Clifford Bloom answered many questions and he and Gerald Adams urged communities to hire professionals when working on their master plans and zoning ordinances. Adams used case studies to show how communities must be prepared before they are taken to court over poor planning. Stale Senator Joanne Emmons and a rep­ resentative from U.S. Rep. Peter Hoek­ stra's office also attended the conference RATE HIKE, continued the authority decided to scrap a proposed amendment that would have extended the mandatory hook-up area The original amendment proposed dial those homes within the original assessment district that Mt on lakefront properly hook up to the system if they are within 500 feel of a sewer line. Confusion arose, however, as to whether the homes had to be within 500 feet of the lake or 500 feet of the sewer pipe. Revised wording for the ordinance amendment presented Tuesday said that homes within 200 feet of the lake and within 500 feet of the sewer pipe have to book up. Goyings said previously die point of the amendment was to make sure dwellings near the lake were booked up to the sewer so dicy wouldn't be polluting the lake. But some attending Tuesday's meeting objected to the amendment One lake resi­ dent said she built a home on 10 acres of land with 35 feet of lake access, positioned the home purposely in an area where it would not have to be booked up to the sewer system, and then built a "large and expensive" septic system. "Obviously I'm not real happy if I'm 500 feet from the sewer connection and I'm going to have to book up." she said. The resident also asked. "Why are we looking to book up more people to the sewer system when it isn't working well now?" The system has had problems complying with stale requirements regarding the amount of pollutants discharged from the sewage plant, and original contractors, ar­ chitects and othera who worked on the de­ sign and construction of the plant arc cur­ rently being sued by the autiiority, Barry County and others. In the meantime, the authority is strug­ gling to pay off the municipal bonds it borrowed to pay for the original system. Some area residents have said some of the authority's decisions in relation to sewer system matters are focused more on need­ ing money rather than needing to consider what's in tbe best interests of residents hooked into tbe system. One Pine I-akc resident urged the author­ ity and township board members to "con­ sider when adopting or not adopting the amendments the well-being of the users." Crosariol and others in the audience ob­ jected to another amendment (that was sub­ sequently adopted) that allows the four township boards to vote on future rate in­ creases for tbe sewer system without hold­ ing a public bearing on the proposed in­ creases. Tbe boards would have to pass any increase in a public meeting, but no public notification of any proposed rate increase or notice of a public hearing on the matter is now required. Crosariol told the assembled boards that "wc are against any kind of decision that af­ Andy Soya. Sarratt Gregory, and Zach Woodley display awards earned at the Business Protessionals of America State Conference Hastings resident Jason Cherny gets help from Barry County planner Jim McManus at the OUR Land conference held at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville on Mai ch 20 Dunng a question and answer session, Randolph, Sych. Cherry and Bloom were joined by Richard Smith from Batde Creek and Jim McManus. Director of Barry County Planning and Zoning. The session was moderated by Jan Hartough from the MSU Cooperative Elension Service. Members on the panel answered ques­ tions, starting with whether Michigan had legislation allowing Transfer of Develop­ ment Rights (TDR) legislation. Michigan does not have TDR laws and the speakers felt that until the legislation was passed at die state level, this was not a tool local planners could use. Speakers encouraged farmers to contact their legislators to make Public Act 116 (the cunent farm preservation law) a better tool to protect farms and open space. Bloom reminded members of a planning commission, board of trustees or zoning board of appeals not to discuss an issue publicly that may come before them in any way, except al a public hearing. Visits to proposed sites should be made as individuals and no interaction with prop­ erty owners or neighbors should take place Ordinances should be written in plain English. Clarity is more important than lengdi. Bloom told the audience Wetland questions ranged from the myth that "wetlands stopped development" to ways developers can use wetlands as part of open space. Several speakers encouraged developing "livable compromises' to plan­ ning problems. McManus pointed out that within the Barry County master plan there are conser­ vation reserve areas and natural river dis­ tricts that serve to protect wetlands. Mass transit, Brownfield development and walerfront development problems also were discussed. This included liability for pollution, funneling and waterfront zoning. McManus discussed the need to use "civil infraction* tickets for zoning viola­ tions. Intensive livestock operations, and use of agriculture zoning and possible conflicts wen: discussed as well. The conference closed with OUR Land Committee Chairman Don Drummond en­ couraging those in the audience to let the committee know what areas of planning concerns interest them The committee will be meeting in April to establish five specific action groups For more information about this effort, call the local MSU Cooperative Extension office at 9484862 fects the sewer system in any financial as­ pect by resolution without a public bearing or other forms of civilian due process." Tbe proposed amendment change "seems to be an attempt by the authority to completely eliminate public participation and is an oven attempt to deny any accountability to the users of this system both past and fu­ ture," be said. "Tbe users of this system ratified a contract defining the responsibili­ ties of both the users and the authority. This amendment violated this sacred pact of bilateral participation In essence, tbe sewer authority would gain dictatorial control over what should be a public entity" Most troublesome to many in the audi­ ence Tuesday was not the proposed amendments, but a policy being undertaken by the authority since a new sewer system manager was hired in 1997, in which prop­ erties are reviewed to see if they were orig­ inally assessed properly. When the sewer assessment district was set up, properties were assigned a certain amount of "units" of usage, with one "unit" being comparable to what sewage output would be from a single family dwelling. Restaurants, for example, were assigned three units, and had to pay an ini­ tial Lookup assessment equivalent to those three units. Original connection fees were S5.5OO per unit for a direct connection. A restaurant, then, would have had to pay an initial hook-up fee of $16,500. (This is a one-time only fee.) However, according to Goyings, some properties were assigned an incorrect num­ ber of units, and the authority has been in the process of correcting that by adding tatits if required. For example, duplexes assigned one unit as a single family residence are being reas­ signed 1.6 units of usage But the authority did not just change monthly user fees to re­ flect the change in units, but also went back and charged tbe property for whatever additional connection fee was required. One duplex owner at Tuesday’s meeting said he's been asked to pay $1,080 in con­ nection fees for a duplex be purchased with the understanding, according to the title in­ surance company, that there were no tax li­ abilities against the property. The mistake in not assigning the prop­ erty tbe correct amount of units in the first place was not his. the owner said, and he questioned having to pay when actually the owner of the property al the time the sewer connection fee was levied should be liable Pete DeMink, owner of Peter's Food and Spirits in Delton, said of tbe authority's at­ tempts to "assess us again" that "it's like being sold a car. and them coming back 10 years later and saying, 'I want $5,000 more for the car.” Pat Albert, a member of the authority and Hope Township supervisor, said during the meeting that those who are "taxed posthumously" also lose their right to ap­ peal to 11k state lax tribunal. (Albert voted against tbe nmrndrnt that gave the town­ ship boards authority to change rates by resolution rather than ordinance amend­ ment.) Larry Knobloch, another duplex owner, told sewer authority members that "you've got kits of people upset" over tbe way sewer system financial matters have been handled, and if tbe ordinance amendments are passed, "it seems to me you're setting yourself up for another big lawsuit." If tbe authority tries to assess him for "past his­ tory." be said, he would "help organize" citizens' protests. Business owners attending tbe meeting were also upset over tbe authority's chang­ ing of the number of units charged to busi­ nesses because meters gauging the flow have indicated the businesses are outputting more than they were originally assessed. Goyings said businesses' monthly user fees have been increased, and they may have to pay a retroactive increase in hookup fees unless they can reduce their usage. One of the ordinance amendments passed Tuesday allows business owners a year to meter their facility and then another year to correct flow before any retroactive hookup fee increases are imposed, Goyings said. However, those who. through metering show they are not using tbe original num­ ber of units assigned to them will not be able to be reimbursed for any connection fees or have their monthly user fees re­ duced. Goyings said. "We won't be adjust­ ing below what they were assessed" when the district was set up, be said. Sandy Barker, owner of Sqjo's Pizza, said she has found through metering that her fa­ cility is only using 3.5 units, but she is being billed for 4.1 units. When authority members and the author­ ity's attorney, Jim White, were asked by members of the audience whether or not people were going to be assessed for both connection fees and monthly user fees ac­ cording to actual usage as proved by the meters or per units assigned to litem, Goy­ ings and White did not have a ready answ er Goyings said some issues would have to be resolved by individual case by the author­ ity. In regards to the rejection of the retroac­ tive user fee increase, Goyings said that be is anticipating that the authority will initi­ ate a rate study for the sewer system When that study is completed, he said, the author­ ity will "see if we can't effectively get a rate structure that will take care of tbe $2 charge this past year that we hadn't gotten approval of al the ordinance level." That study may indicate a need for further in­ creases, he said Goyings told residents at the meeting that "this system needs to have sufficient funding so it can operate without dipping into the debt service funds that have to pay for bonding. This is a long-term invest­ ment for all of us." . Hastings students win state business awards Several Hastings High School students were recognized as state winners in compe­ tition March 4-7 at the Business Profes­ sionals of America State Leadership Con­ ference in Detroit. Sarrah Gregory. a junior, received the seventh place state ward for document for­ matting. She was tested in >he use of advanced formatting functions for docu­ ment production Senior Zach Woodley was recognized with an eighth place award in data commu­ nications. The compctitioruestcd his ability to analyze the concepts of data transmission and network topographies. Junior Andy Soya received fourth place in international business Woodley and Soya will represent Michi­ gan in national competition in Philadelphia this April. Members attending the conference par­ ticipated in competitions, business-related workshops and general sessions. Students included seniors Leslie Ockcrman. Brooke Norns. Woodley. Levi Solmcs. Jason Flohr. Steve Moray. Bethany Miles and Corey Sandusky; juniors Heather Richie. Gregory, Courtney Sinclair. Isaac Solmcs. Soya. Rob Swiatck and Jessica Golc. and sophomores Steve Flohr and Phoenix Spaulding. Voting delegates were Ockcrman and Gregory, and Sinclair was an alternate. Students were accompanied by chapter adviser Mary Dawson and Western Michi­ gan University student intern Tracy George. Business Professionals of America is the State Board of Education-sponsored voca­ tional student organization for students enrolled m business programs. Activities include occupational and leadership devel­ opment. service projects, and development of basic business skills. Nearly 2,000 stu­ dents representing the eight Michigan regions attended the Detroit conference. The local chapter advisors are business teachers Mary Dawson. Nancy Cottrell. Patrick Purgid and Elbert Black. Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Bailey, shown here in a previous "State of the County" address, will do his annual thing at noon Friday, April 2, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. ‘State of the County’ address will be April 2 James Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, will give the annual "Stale of the County" address al the next First Friday Forum. Tbe presentation will be given at noon Friday, April 2. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Bailey, who has been chairman of the Barry County Board since he first look of the County" address each year. He is expected to talk about finances, plans for the future and the continuing drive for tbe new animal shelter The monthly forum is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. Those attending are welcome to bring their own lunches or light fare can be purchased at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats office in January 1995. has made a "State GO SAXONS GOOD LUCK FRIDAY NIGHT! �A team-winning effort Members of the Hastings Quiz Bowl team that took top honors last month in the 23-team Hillsdale Invitational were (from loft) Steve Moray, Corey Sandusky. Dave Parker, Dan Johnston and Jordan Brehm. Missing from the photo are Zach Woodley and Levi Solmes The coach of the team is Kathy Oliver .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Laccy Ktud. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11 00 am Sunday I ten mg Service 6 00 pm . Bible Sludv & Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6 30 p m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship Ham. PO Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHIRUH Junior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ Nashville bather Charles Fischer. Pastor De Ann Dobb* Phone 616­ 721-8077 Sunday morning wor­ ship 10 30am Nurscrv provided A mission of St Rose C EOAR CREEK BIBLE Catholic Church. Hasting* Mas* I edar (. reck Rd . 8 nr South, Patr­ iot Brcm Branham. Pastor Robert Notion Phone <>23-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a m , Worship I1 00 am. Evening Service at 6 00pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m Saturday Evening 6 30 p m day night service with live band 7 30 pm For more information call the church office ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m. and I LOO a.m . Confession Saturday 4 00 - 4 30 pm CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 8799 Gull Road. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 6)6-629-9243. 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiration ST. ANDREW'S INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 b Bond St (Hast­ ing* Church of God Building) 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer hook used at all venue*, for more inlorrnatiun call 948-9327 or Rev Dav id T Huatwick. wear al 948-9604 St Andrew's is a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich Jame* A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 am. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 am Nursery provided Sun­ day l-.vemng Sen ice. 6 00 p m Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m arc Rainbow* or J J Bible Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12), Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS INITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Bruadwav. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 3<»7—4061 or Darlene Pickard. ‘>45-5974 Worship Ser­ vice* Sunday . 9 00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00 am. Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 am for all ages 4-H. Mon­ day* 6 30 to 8 00 p.m . BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 pm. Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a.m.. freewill of­ fering. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ * Love, and inc fcllowidiip of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hustings Grate Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Service* 9 45 a m - Bible Classes - for all age*. 10 40 a m - Morning Worship Thursday. 7 30 pm Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Earth. 5 30 p m Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224. 6 30 p m - Bible Study for all EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the WiirldWide Anglican Communion" 315 W Center St (corner of S Broadwav and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 father Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Sunday Worship Services -8am and Ida m Christian Ed - Ida m . Nursery Available at 10 a m . Soup Dinner & Evening Prayer 6 15 pm. Mar 25 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Ob SERVICES Passion Palm Sun . Mar 28. 8 a tn & 10 a in . Mon . Tue* . Wed . Mar 29. 30. 11. Evening Prayer, "pm Maundy Thur* . Apr 1. The Com­ memoration of the Institution of The I.oid* Supper. Washing of beet. Holy Eucharist. Stripping of the Altar. 7 p m The Which Begin* following the Liturgy Good Friday. Apr 2. Watch ends & the Proper Liturgy begin*. 12 noon "The Way oi the Cross” (aUttKM), 7 pm. Holy Sai . Apr 3. Proper Liturgy. 10 a tn The Great Vigil ol Easier. Sat Evening. Apr 3. 7 p m . Sun . I aster Day. Holy Eucharist. Apr 4. 8 a m and 10 a m Pastor CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. I1 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 p m evening Service; Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Time* are 8 30 a.m . 9 55 a.m and 11 20 a.m Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery available for all service* Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thur* 9 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning: 9 30 am. Sunday School 10 45 a m Morning Worship Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m Warriors (grades K5th). serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6.00 p.m . Youth Fellowship 6:45 p m to 8 30 p.m. (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 7 00 pm Prayer Meeting (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Jerry McGovern. Of­ ficiant Sunday afternoon Mas: 3 .00 p.m. - 1928 Book of Common Prayer For questions call 948­ 9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries, Pastor Aaron Welch - Music. Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9 30 a m for children and adults. M-inung Worship Service. 11 00 a ir . Evening Service 6 00 pm Wednesday - Family Night b 00 p.m . Aw ana. Jr & Sr High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer Thursday A M - Women * Bible Study Thursday PM - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sun­ day Morning Worship II am. Sunday Evening Sen ice 6pm. Thursday Bible Study ,pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMl NIH CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children* min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Hcmng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a in . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High Tins information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches & these local businesses W REN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings N ATION AL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY ■|,rv*crip<ion*" I IB S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hasting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd Hasting*. Michigan Minister Rev Mana Barcewski. Co-Mimstcr Rev Gene Parker Time 10 15 am. Healing Service. 1100 a m Celebration BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10am. Worship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 pm. Peter Woe kerma n. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor, Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day • 9 45 a.m. Sunday School, 10 45 a.m Morning Worship; 5:30 p m Kid's quizzing. 6.00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m . Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. March 28 800 A 1045 am - Worship. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). Thursday. March 25 - 9:30 a.m. Pasty Fkxir.’Dough Mix; 4:00 p.m. Children ¥ Choir, 4 30 Youth En­ semble. 700 Adult Bapt Prep, Teen AA'NA Friday, March 26 7:00 p.m Pasty Meat Cutting. Sat­ urday. March 27 8 00 a m -7.00 p m Pasty Sale. 9.30 a.m - 1st Comm. 8 00 pm N A Tuesday, March 30 7 00 pm SS Staff 7 30 Over Anon Wednesday. March 31 10'00 a m W'ordwatch- er* HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church street*. Dr BufTord W Coe, Pastor Ltsa Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Must-. Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building wit) elevator to all floor* Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCI'-AM 1220 at 10 30 am SUNDAYS 9 30 am Sunday School Every Sunday, classes arc available for EVERY­ ONE’ Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three clusscs. Goodwill. Genesis and In Hi* Steps, arc taught for adult*. 10 30 am Coffee fellow­ ship. 11 t)0 a m Worship child care available for infants A tod­ dlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade WEDNESDAYS 4 30 p m Pio­ neer Club* THURSDAY. APRIL I 6 30 pm SEDER MEAL RESERVATIONS REQUIRED ••EASTER SUNDAY 8 00 a m SUNRISE SERVICE— Break­ fast after the service FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Sunday 9 00am Tra­ ditional Worship Service. 9 20 a m Children'* Worship lor pre-school­ ers through 2nd grader* - Chnstian i d Office. 10 00 a m Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10:10 a m Sunday School for all ages. 11 20 a m Contemporary Worship Ser­ vice. 11 40 a in Children’s Wor­ ship for pre-schoolers through 2nd grader* - Christian Ed Office The M00 Service t* broadcast over WBC H - AM 1220 Nursery i»prov ided during tH>th Serv ice* James C. Kuhlman. Jr. Irene E. Blain GRAND RAPIDS - Mr. James C. Kuhlman Jr., age 85. of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday. March 13, 1999. He was preceded in death by his brothers. Harold and Daniel Kuhlman. Mr. Kulhman is survived by his children, Joyce Eaves of Delton, Patricia Tesch of Grand Haven, Barbara (Wcndel) Saladin of Grand Rapids. James W. Kuhlman of Holland, Miciiael (Nancy) Kuhlman of Hmaicgs, Carolyn (Brian) Bailey of Morrilton. Arizona. Rosemary MacClead of Hartman. Arizona, Alice (Regan) Chase of Woodland. Judith (Bruce) Burgess of Grand Haven, Jacqueline (Larry) McCartney of Ozark. Arizona and former wife. Betty Kuhlman of Ozark. Arizona; 22 grandchildren. Diane (Tim) Reeves. Allen Eaves, James Tesch. Dcanne (Charles) VanderPlocg, Carrie Doscnbcrry, Amy, Matthew, Nathan and Shiloh Kuhlman. Jennifer Bailey, Hayden and Olivia Bailey, Todd, Lee and Wayne Rye, Justin and Magan Gillons, James and Josh Chase, Tanya and Tessa Burgess, Daniel and Rachael While; great grandchildren, Alicia Wheeler. Rebecca and Kendra Reeves, Matthew and Jacob VanderPlocg. Abby Bailey and Taylor Kuhlman; brothers and sisters, Bernard Kuhlman. EJ. (Loretta) Kuhlman, Francis (Esther) Kuhlman, Mary Rita Hennessey, Brigid (Harley) Hinkley. Robert (Bev) Khulman, Delores Boyle, Gerard (Theresa) Kuhlman. Mass of Christian Burial was offered Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at St. Robert of Newminster Church, Ada. Father James C. Kowalski, Celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to Memory Lane, c/o Thomapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Arrangements were made by O'BrienEggebeen-Gcrst, 3980 Cascade Road, SE, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Irene E. Blain, age 79. ol Middleville, passed away Wednesday. March 24. 1999 at Tendercan: of Hastings. Arrangements arc pending al the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. William C. Pettengill HASTINGS - Mr. William C. Pettengill, age 74, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, March 20, 1999 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. He was bom March 31, 1924 in Cadillac. Michigan, the <6n of Lester and Martha (Bauers) Pettengill. He attended school in Berkley, Michigan and moved to Hastings in 1961. Mr. Pettengill served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Jennie Pietras November 27, 1948. He retired from Grand Trunk Railroad in 1985 after 37 years. He loved to spend time with his family and help his friends. Mr. Pettengill was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, American Legion, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainman, United Transportation Union, and the National Rifle Association. He was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Pettengill is survived by his wife, Jennie Pettengill of Hastings; sons, Will C. Pettengill of Hastings, Timothy (Deb) Pettengill of Hastings; daughters, Ann (Steven) Hankamp of Hastings, Diane (Roger) Gardner of Vermontville, Tina Marie Williams of Hastings, Patricia (Allan) Gardner of Nashville; 14 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brothers, Charles (Pearl) Pettengill of Cheboygan, Lester Pettengill of Seattle, Washington; sisters, Donna (Jack) Cavanaugh of Berkley, Michigan, Lillian (George) Nize of Lafayette. Indiana; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Pettengill were held Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Susan Trowbridge officiated. Burial with full military honors was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Thomapple Manor or Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation. Quality Printing ...depends on experience & equipment. Let Us QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Ask For: Bill Love, Steve Steward or Jennifer Jacobs GRAND HAVEN - Mrs. Irene E. Cooper, age 90. of Grand Haven and fomvriy of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, March 23. 1999 at the North Ottawa Care Center in Grand Haven. Funeral Services will be held al 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 1999 at the Wren Funeral Home with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Visitation will also be Friday from 12:00 noon until funeral time. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Max N. Clark PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, BATTLE CREEK - Max N. Clark, age 75, of Pennfleld Township, Battle Creek, passed away Thursday. March 18. 1999 al Battle Creek Health System after a brief illness. Max was bom on March 8, 1924 in Delton, the son of Clyde and Iva (Newton) Clark. He was raised in the Hastings and Delton area, attending Delton-Kellogg Schools. Max worked al the old Oliver Electric in Battle Creek, H.B. Sherman Manufacturing Company where he met his wife Velma, McGraw-Edison in Albion and E.W. Bliss in Hastings. He was also a fanner, fanning for many years at his Pennfleld Township farm. On September 19. 1953 he married the former Velma E. Dietz. She preceded him in death on October 15. 1995. Max was also preceded in death by a sister, Donna Donovan and a brother. Kenneth Clark. Mr. Clark-in survived bi*, daughter. Bemita M. Bonnell of Bellevue; sons, Max H. Clark and Richard D. Clark of Battle Creek; two step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren and a sister, Marian Lester of Delton. Services for Mr. Clark were hdd Monday, March 22, 1999 at the FarleyEstes & Dowdlc Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Interment was held Tuesday. March 23, 1999 at Kittle Cemetery in Mio, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. |Norman L Jenkins| ELKHART, INDIANA Mr. Norman L. Jenkins, age 62, of Elkhart, Indiana and formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday, March 21, 1999 at the Elhart General Hospital. Mr. Jenkins was bom on January 19, 1937 in Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, the son of Ralph & Juanita (Johncock) Jenkins. He was raised in Irving Township of Barry County and attended Middleville schools, graduating in 1955 from Hastings High School. Mr. Jenkins served in the United States Navy from October 31,1956 and was discharged June 13,1963. He was married to Nancy Heinze, marriage ending in divorce. He married Judith A. Corkins on August 17, 1974. He moved to Elkhart, Indiana from Hastings eleven years ago. Mr. Jenkins employment included: the United States Postal Service, the former A & P grocery Store in Hastings and various other employment. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister. Helen Swiger, brothers, Homer, Harold & Benjamin Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins is survived by his wife, Judith; three sons. Jeffery Jenkins of Muskegon, Timothy Jenkins of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Andrew Jenkins of Hastings; daughter, Teresa West of Newport, Michigan; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Marveta Saleno of LaBelle, Florida. Mary Wagner of Elkhart, Indiana, Betty Murphy of Hastings, and Joan Garrett of Dowling. Respecting his wishes, no funeral home visitation. Graveside Services for Mr. Jenkins were held Wednesday, March 24. 1999 at Oakhill Cemetery, Orangeville Township, Barry County. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Robert E. Kingsley HASTINGS Mr. Robert E. Kingsley, age 67, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, March 21. 1999 at his home. Mr. Kingsley was bom on August 30, 1931 in Detroit, the son of Louis H. & Mae R. (Loveless) Kingsley . He was raised in the Dctroit/Monroc, Michigan areas and attended schools there. He later graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek. He served in the United States Army 82nd Airborne from July 27, 1950 until his discharge on July 26. 1953. Mr. Kingsley married Margaret A. Hutchinson on December 1, 1961 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Kingsley was employed as a service technician for Sears for 21 years. He hal previously owned and operated “Bob’s TV & Sales’’ in Middleville, he worked for G.E., R.C.A. Wards, the Panllind Hotel in Grand Rapids, the automobile industry in Detroit, and at age 14 a lake freighter for the Pittsburg Steel Lake Freighter Company. Mr. Kingsley was a former member of the Middleville Volunteer Fire Department, Middleville Rotary Club, Hastings Moose Lodge, the N.R.A. and the American Legion. Mr. Kingsley wa> an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing with many trophies, an avid sportsman participating in the senior bowling league, and in his younger years the & Mary’s Athlotic AuKKMbai in Detroit and the Monroe County Golden Gloves boxing program. Mr. Kingsley was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Louis Kingsley; sisters, Vesta Edwards, Vercdla Perry ml Lucille King. Mr. Kingsley is survived by his wife, Margaret; son, Robert (Lisa) Kingsley of Hudsonville; two daughters, Cheryl (Jeff) Wilson of Hastings, and Mary (Frank) Rodriguez of Kentwood; step-son. Albert Oliver of Grand Rapids; nine grandchildren, Ashley, Lauren. Drew & Erik Kingsley, Christopher, Bobby, Alicia Wilson, Josh & Taylor Rodriguez; brother, William (Shirley) Kingsley of South Rockwood, Michigan; two sisters, Marjorie (Ben) Wells of Portland, Oregon, and Betty (Harvey) Meyer of Carleton. Michigan; sister-in-law, Thelma Kingsley of Ithica, Michigan; several nieces and •icphews. Funeral Services for Mr. Kingsley will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Russell A. Sarver officiating. Burial will be in Hastings Township Cemetery with military honors. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. George O. Lydy LEESBURG, FLORIDA - Mr. George O. Lydy, age 84. of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Monday, March 15, 1999. Mr. Lydy was bom in Bany County, Michigan. Mr. Lydy was a lifelong farmer & later owned & operated a feed store in Hastings. He moved to Leesburg from Hastings in 1976. He was a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge #628 and Past Governor, Hastings. Mr. Lydy was preceded in death by his brother, Lyle Lydy of Lake Odessa & sister, Lillian Stanton of Hastings and three grandchildren. Mr. Lydy is survived by his wife, Reba M. Lydy of Leesburg, Florida; sons, GaryLydy of Hastings, Shannon Lydy of I-as Vegas, Nevada, Mike Lydy of Hastings, and Wayne Lydy of Hastings; brother, Vaughn Lydy of Middleville: Sister-in­ law, Lois Falconer of Hastings and brother-in-law, Robert Falconer of Hastings; fifteen grandchildren; thirty-three great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements were made by Beyers Funeral Home. Leesburg, Florida. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 2S 1999 - Page 7 Lake Odessa N€LUS Kierseys to mark golden anniversary The family and fnends of Barbara and ' Denver Kiersey wish to announce their 50th wedding anniversary. Barbara and Denver were mamed on March 26.1949 at the First Presbyterian Church here in Hastings. Den­ ver is very active in his Christmas Tree Farm and income lax business while Bar­ bara has recently retired from the Clark & Seidle Veterinary Clinic. We also wish them many more years in happiness together. Any cards or calls are welcome but due to an illness in the family an actual celebration has been postponed at this time. Thank you to all who respond. Haywoods observing 50th anniversary 50 years went by so fast for Don and Joan (Hewitt) Haywood since they were married April 3. 1949 at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. They are celebrating by a week of sailing in the Virgin Islands area with their family, Don Jr.. Marty and Connie Haywood. Their retirement years are spent with six months in the Hastings area and six months in the Palmetto. Florida area. 11 Getbefr-Frisbte united in marriage Brian Wayne Gerber and Kimberly Jo Frisbie were united in marriage on March 11, 1999. An April 3, 1999 reception is being held at the Delton VFW Post 422 starting at 5 p.m. All friends and family are invited to attend. Dakin-Kirk to wed June 12 Valeria Sue Dakin and David John Kirk will be united in marriage on June 12.1999. The bride to be is the daughter of David and 1 ujla Dakin of Hastings. Valeria is a gradu­ ate of Hastings High School. Grand Valley State University and is employed as a trooper in the Michigan Slate Police The groom to be is the son of Ted and Betly Kirk of Comma. Michigan. Dave is a graduate of Comma High School. Central Michigan University and is employed as a deputy with the Shiawasee County Sher­ iff's Dept. Seymours observing 60th anniversary Bill and Bea Seymour of Bellevue ob­ served their 60th wedding anniversary. Bill Seymour and the former Beatrice Servin were married March 22, 1939 by Rev. Fennig, Christ's Church, Battle Creek. Mich. They are lifelong farmers. There will be a family dinner hosted by their children Larry Dale Seymour and Donna Pauline Seymour, both of Bellevue. A son. Russell, died in 1991. They have five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Please send cards with best wishes to 13200 North Av­ enue. Bellevue, Mi. 49021. The Dcpot/Muscum will be open Satur­ day from 10 a.m to noon. The exhibit yet this month is theater memorabilia. A bevy of movie stars or years past arc pictured in the advertisements from me vic magazines, along with pictures from tnc Lake Theater and theater bills. The host is to be Richard Heaven. Sunday. March 28, is Palm Sunday. Ionia County chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) met March 18 at the Commis­ sion on Aging. The Lakcw'ood area was rep­ resented by five members. The speaker was Joyce Troms. who had accompanied her husband to his native Latvia in 1991 and 1998. His family foind life liveable under the german occupation, starting in 1941, but fled hurriedly when the Russian troops were about to enter the country. They fled to Germany for the next few years and finally came to America when he was 19. Once the Russians were ousted in this decade, he was able to reclaim the family farm of hundreds of acres. Bob and Beverly Cusack of Lake Odessa accompanied them in the 1998 trip. The country has beautiful castles and churches. The next chapter meeting will be in May after the snowbirds return. One Lansing obituary last week was of Henry Fischer, 89. of Lansing. Among his survivors are Fr. Charles Fischer of Hast­ ings, two other sons and three daughters. Fr. Fischer and Fr. Lugger co-celebrated the funeral mass at St. Casimir Church in Lans­ ing March 22. The 38 children who came to Wonderful Wednesday last week had a surprise treat when farmer Phil Shetterly brought one of his young lambs. The lesson connection was on "The Good Shepherd.” The young­ sters enjoyed hearing a real live shepherd tell about the care he gives to the newborn lambs and the care given them by their ewe mothers. After a lot of questions, the chil­ dren formed a long line and each in turn could pet the lamb as they headed for their classes. Phil’s granddaughters, Victoria and Hope Shetterly, and their mom, Rhonda, came to share in the fun. Shari Peacock Noyce was the guest flautist for the choir at Central United Methodist Church Sunday. The senior high youth group of Central Church drove to the Tri-County area Sun­ day morning to attend church with the Run­ yans, Steve and Mary, and their Ritz chil­ dren, who arc now young adults. LaRuc and Betty McMillen had their daughter and son-in-law and great-grand­ daughter Lorraine Kay Osborn as guests in Florida for a week. The weather was good except for some rain one day. Plans are under way for the combined service of Lakewood UMC and Central UMC on Easter morning at 7 a.m. The ser­ vice is open to the public. There will be a breakfast following the service, for which reservations should be made at either church office. This year the service will be at the town church. Woodland and Welcome Comers UM churches will combine their sunrise ser­ vices at the Comers church at 7:45 on East­ er morning with a breakfast to follow. Ear­ lier, the Woodland UMW will host their annual Lenten breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednes­ day. March 31. Barbara Bosworth will be the speaker with her topic “Grace." Ladies of the communities are invited to attend the morning service. Zion Lutheran church on Veltc Road will have a Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. April 1. On Good Friday evening, they will hold a service of remembrance of the crucifixation at 7 p.m. They will have a sunrise service on Easter morning at 7:30. Morning workshop will be at 10:30. Woodland UMC will hold a Maundy Thursday observance following a potluck meal at 6:30 p.m. This will be a Tencbrae service, which deals with brightness, grad­ ual darkness and then again light to com­ memorate the events of Good Friday Kilpatrick United Brethren church will have a sunrise service at 7 a.m. Easter Sun­ day with a breakfast following. The morn­ ing service will be at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. George Speas was notified Sat­ urday of the death of his younger brother. Paul Speas, 63, in Lady Lake, Fla. Paul had been a cancer victim for the past year and a half with the last three months dealing with the advanced stages. He is survived by his wife. Joan, daughter Melinda Blooming- Tacks to celebrate 70th anniversary Ellen Keeler to mark 80th Picasc join us for an Open House and Card Shower for Ellen as she celebrates her 80th birthday on April 2 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The celebration will be held at Grand Ravine Senior Housing. 725 Grand Street. Allegan. Please, no gifts. Gertrude Fuhr to observe 90th Gertrude Fuhr will celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday. March 27 The fami­ ly will host an open house from 2-4 p.m. on that day at the Episcopal Parish House <315 West Center St.) and invite all of her fami­ ly and fnends to stop by and celebrate w ith her No gifts please Ted Tack and Nina (Quick) were married April I. 1929 in Hickory Comers. They are life-long residents of Barry County. He was an educator for over 40 years and before joining Pleasantview Scnool. taught in Delton. Burton Briggs, Bristol. Monroe. Assy ria and Dunham schools. He retired in 1972. substituting after that a while. Nina is a housewife. The Tacks have 3 children - Loeta (Wood) and Kcrvy.. Paige of Portland. Joan and Wayne Paige and Duane and Sandra Tack of Lacey. They have 9 grandchildren. 13 great­ grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchil­ dren. They would enjoy hearing from you. Bette Makley, John Waite and Lynda Guuu snare mrormation on a photo of the Lake Theater following Bette's program on the theater history at the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society's meeting March 11. dale, who lives in Virginia, and son Ted Speas, who lives in Lakeland, Fla. George and his sisters all spent five days together at the home of sister Ilenc in Florida recently and during that time they made the trip to Lady Lake to visit Paul and Joan three times. He was able to enjoy their company. With both Speas and Hall family members centered in Michigan, likely there will be a mcmonal service in summer. Paul was a former Lake Odessa businessman with a meat market. Joan was an elementary teacher in Lakewood schools with her final years in Michigan being in the Wellerwood school in Grand Rapids. Paul is also survived by both parents. His father, Joseph, lives at Lansing. His mother. Doreen (White) DeMond, lives in Hastings. Community Good Friday services will be held at Central UMC April 2 at I p.m. with several Lakewood area pastors taking part in the service. The message will be brought by the Rev. Brian Allbright of Woodbury U B. Church. Saturday, March 27, is the date for the CROP recruiter rally at 9:30 a.m. Many months in response to a query from a Grand Rapids suburb, possibly relayed by the late Cathy Lucas, a question was posed in this column about the identity of lady teacher named Florence who had taught at Lake Odessa High School. Carol Enz of Woodland responded that her name was Fowlkes and gave a bit about her descrip­ tion. This was duly relayed. Now 19, th<; March 14 G.R. Press was a story about Patricia Dagle. who bought an old diary in an antique store. She was quite intrigued with the contents and wondered who had written the daily entries. Oree she had the Fowlkes’ name, she could use city directo­ ries and find more about the family. In her Sunday essay, she compared herself with her move to Grand rapids from another state to the long ago Florence who likewise had moved to Grand Rapids. As she went about her new city, she wondered if Flo­ rence also saw the same sights as she explored a new urban homebase. Two former pastoral couples are having golden anniversaries. Local papers have announced the 50th anniversary of Elwyn and Phyllis Dietrick. They came to Lake Odessa to serve the Church of the Nazarcnc on Washington Boulevard. He continued his work as printer at the State Journal. They later moved to Woodland. All their daughters graduated from Lakewood High School. Then in Hudsonville. James and Jean Leasure arc having their golden anniver­ sary. He was pastor at Lakewood Baptist Church in the 1970s and they lived on John­ son Street. Daughter Sue graduated here in 1973 and she was married at Lakewood Baptist to Robert Spencer while attending G.R. Baptist College. Son Jim graduated after their move from here. He is now mar­ ried also. The Leasures served a Baptist church at Farwell after moving from here. The Chamber of Commerce officers for 1999 include Keith Bumside of Union Bank as president; Melanic Kauffman, trea­ surer, also from Union Bank; Gladys Badgley-Yonker from Nutrimetics as secretary. Directors include Tom Thompson. Bill Walker, Jan Geiger, Chad Hickey, Dr. Doug Hoort, Terry Profitt and Gayle Williams. The chamber is sponsoring a newspaper drive from March 26 to April 6. The semi, with its yawning rear gate, will be parked at Huhn parking lot. Boy Scouts will be on hand to help with the bags and bundles of papers on Saturday. Further events of Holy Week include Central UM Church’S communion service Thursday, April I from 7 to 8 p.m in the sanctuary. This is open during the entire hour for anyone so desiring to come to meditate. St. Edward’s Church will hold its Holy Thursday service at 7 p.m. On Good Frida}' the service starts at 2 p.m. with “Stations of the Cross” held an hour earlier. The Easter Vigil service will be at 8 p.m. on Saturday evening, Masses will be held cn, Easter Sunday at the usual hours. LeRoy Benson became ill while in Flori­ da for two weeks with his wife Marge. He was hospitalized and eventually had four ailments. He was finally able to return home to bed rest and continued recovery. Odessa Township this week posted public notice that March 31 is the deadline for removal of artificial flowers, wreaths, and other winter ornaments from all graves at Lakeside cemetery. After that date the sex­ ton is free to remove and destroy anything left. This includes grave blankets. The maple syrup season is drawing to a close this week. The 1999 season was unusual, with three runs. This gave the farmers who participate in this ritual of spring a few nights of sleep between runs. The early thawing followed by biting cold which stopped the flow of sap in maple trees, happened twice. Sap froze in the buckets, plastic bags and piping at times. Now, with the third run, the final days arc within sight. Local producers include Larry Wait on Nash Road, David Reser, Morris Maple Farms on M-50, the Ma.-*—on Clark Road, Woodland Township. A friendly reminder to our growing family... If you wish to continue receiving medical care from Dr. Garber, Dr. Carlson and Kathy Carlson, C.F.N.P. at the new office of Family Tree Medical Associates, your medical records need to be transferred to our office. If you have not already done so, simply stop by the office of Thomapple Valley Family Physicians before May 1 and have your records transferred at no cost. Beginning May 1, there will be a minimal fee for this service. Please call us at 945-7497(PHYS) if you have any questions. We look forward to providing you with quality health care, from our family to yours. MEDICAL ASSOCIATES R. Troy Carlson, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. • Kathleen Carlson, C.EN.P. 1005 WEST GREEN STREET • SUITE 201-A • HASTINGS, MICHIGAN RHONE 616-945-7497(FHYS) • FAX 416-945-0214 49058 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 25. 1999 weekend visit and is still here. He has a good job at the moment, although he says it’s only temporary until he finds something better. He could afford his own apartment but has it too good with us. His father won't ask him to pay for room and board, so he has it pretty easy. Chuck comes and goes as he pleases, and some days, the only words I hear from him arc “What s for suppci?" I’m the stepmother and in the middle. If I say anything to my husband. I'm afraid he will be resentful and defend his son. I also don't want to alienate Chuck. What should 1 do? - Worried Wife in Pa. Dear Worried in Pa.: When a second wife gets into a controversy with her husband about his grown children from his first mar­ riage, she’s a loser before she opens her mouth, but talk to your husband anyway. Chuck is taking advantage of you, and you should not permit it. How wonderful it would be if he found a lovely young woman. I’ll bet he’d want to get his own apartment before long. LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard W Knauss and Di­ anna J Knauss husband and wife, to Long Beach Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated December 12. 1997 and recorded January 15. 1998 by instrument No 1006031 Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Lehman Capital a Division of Lehman Brothers Holdings inc by assignment dated December 19 1997 and recorded on January 22 1999 by Instrument No 1024051. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 94/100 Dollars ($62.969 94) including inter­ est at the rate of 11 49% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan in Barry County Michigan at 1 00 p m on April 29 1999 The premises are located in the Village of Mid­ dleville. Barry County. Mchigan. and are de­ scribed as Lot 30 of the Middleville Downs Addition #2. Village of Middleville, according to the Recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 13 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 324ia. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated March 18 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Lehman Capita), a Division of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc . as Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Surte 600 ' Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 File No 189 0077 (4/15) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark A Eyer and Lori B Eyer. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation Mortgagee, dated Sep temper 29. 1995. and recorded on October 10. 1995 in Liber 642. on Page 108. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to PNC Mortgage Corp of America as assignee, by an assignment dated September 30, 1998 Which was recorded on November 13. 1998 in Document Number 1020850. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR AND 73/100 dollars ($67 794 73). including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained r said mortgage and the statute m such case made and pr nded, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them ftt public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse n Hast mgs. Ml at 1 00 p.m. on Apnl 22. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as Lot 36. 38 and 44 of Wildwood. Plat according to the recorded Fiat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1. o' Plats Page 60. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated March 11.1999 PNC Mortgage Corp of America FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys for PNC Mortgage Corp of America 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990202098 Falcons (4-8) Ann landers Welfare boy Dear Ann Landers: When my sister re­ married two years ago, her new husband did not want to raise her son from a previous marriage. In those two years, the boy lived with an aunt, a grandmother and an uncle. Now, he is living with me, and I plan to keep him. He is a wonderful, adorable child, and I love him. The problem is. his mother gets govern­ ment benefits for this boy. She won’t give up the welfare check and refuses to give me some of the money to compensate for rais­ ing him. She also claims him as a deduction on her income taxes, yet she is not support­ ing him at all. Should I just forget about the money and consider the boy my own, or should 1 try to convince my sister to take care of him? Your advice would be great appreciated. Ticked Off in Texas. Dear Ticked: You say your sister's son is "a wonderful, adorable child" and you love him. His own mother doesn't want him, and you don’t know what to do? Forget about his mother’s chiseling on the welfare checks. Keep the boy, and consider him a blessing in your life. And please be aware that you arc a blessing in that childls life as well. If he doesn't know it now, he will later. Mom chats TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ACKERS POINT DRIVE AND SOUTH SHORE DRIVE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 14 Dear Ann Landers: 1 recently read the letter from the daughter whose mother was lonely, bitter and dependent on her for a so­ cial life. You said Mom needed some ex­ tracurricular activities. May I make a few National Bank announces two appointments NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the paving and other improvements to Ackers Point and South Shore Drives, private roads (the “Improvements"), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage in the special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: 08-007-015-033-00 08-007-016-024-00 08-007-040-001-00 08-007-040-004-00 08-007-040-007-00 08-007-040-011-50 08-007-070-001-00 08-007-070-004-00 08-007-070 007-00 08-007-070-019-00 08-007-070-013-60 08-007-070-0)6-00 08-007-070-019-00 08-007-070-022-00 08-007-070-025-» 08-007-070-029-00 08-007-070-045-00 08-004-016-022-00 08-007-016-025-00 08-007-040-002-00 08-007-040-005-00 08-007-040-009-00 08-007-040-012-00 08-007-070-002-00 08-007-070-005-00 08-007-070-008-00 08-007-070-011-00 08-007-070-014-00 08-007-070-017-00 08-007-070-020-00 08-007-070-023-00 08-007-070-026-00 08-007-070-030-00 Dad’s death Dear Ann Landers: My father recently passed a*ay. He was 95. Right up to the end, his mind was active, and he was alert and aware. My sister and I were at his beside, along with my father's wife. For several days, my stepmother insisted on whispering into Dad’s car that it was OK to die, OK to let go. She urged him "to follow the light." To me, it sounded like she was telling him to give up and get it over with. I found this of­ fensive and disturbing. When 1 told her how I felt, she insisted she only wanted to make things easier for Dad. What do you say? Bob in New York. Dear N.Y.: At 95, I doubt that anything she said to your father would have made much difference one way or the other. It sounds to me as if the real problem is an un­ dercurrent of hostility bbfwccn’you and your stepmother. Give it up. and let our fa­ ther rest in peace. Dad’s easy Ackers Point and South Shore Drivers Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 14 Lots and parcels numbered: 08-007-015-025-00 08-007-016-023-00 08-007-016-028-00 08-007-040-003-00 08-007-040-006-00 08-007-040-011-00 08-007-050-020-00 08-007-070-003-00 08-007-070-006-00 08-007-070-009-00 08-007-070-012-00 08-007-070-015-00 08-007-070-018-00 08-007-070-021-00 08-007-070-024-00 08-007-070-027-00 08-007-070-031-00 suggestions? I am a 79-year-old widow with the phys­ ical disabilities that often come with age. A year ago. my children gave me an old com­ puter. It wasn't too hard to learn, though I confess it was frustrating at first. Every Sunday evening, our family gets together in a chat room so I can talk to my children, their spouses and my grandchildren, no matter where wc arc. I’ve learned to surf the 'Net and can send electronic musical greet­ ing cards to nieces and nephews. They also send me interesting and funny things to let me know they arc thinking of me. I am hav­ ing so much fun, there is no time to be lonely. If that mother doesn't want a computer, she may be interested in tracing her family genealogy and collecting family pho­ tographs. Last Christmas, 1 sent my chil­ dren an album of their childhood pictures, awards and report cards. They said it was their favorite gift. Being alone can be depressing, if you let it. I keep my aches and pains to myself and never criticize. I just listen, smile and pray a lot - Cyber Grandma. Dear Cyber Gram: You sound like my kind of woman - no leaning on others to en­ tertain you - you entertain yourself. Your closing mantra is a pearl of wisdom. Four cheers, lady! Mary A. Pierce Dear Ann Landers: When does a fa­ ther’s responsibility to his college-graduate son end? My husband put his son through four years of a very fine college, including a nice apartment and all living expenses. "Chuck" graduated six months ago and took a job for commission only. His father paid fu another apartment for three months. Chuck decided he didn’t like his job, quit and has had three jobs since then. He also bought an expensive new car. Be­ tween the payments and the insurance, he is now in debt. Two months ago. Chuck came for a Kooky gifts Dear Ann Landers: I have always main­ tained it's the thought that counts when it comes to gifts. In that light. I'd like to know what you think. Over the years, my husband, our children and 1 have received an odd selection of gifts from my in-laws. They arc always previ­ ously used - from their attic, a thrift shop or a fire sale, or otherwise recycled. Wc have laughed it off. decided that they are eccen­ tric and disposed of the gifts. I can understand used books, clothing, jewelry and toys, but last Christmas, they went a bit too far. Our teenage son received an assortment of used aftershave - com­ plete with mildew on the bottles. He just laughed and tossed it in the trash. My hus­ band and I, however, felt insuhed. These people arc financially well-to-do. They see our children only when they visit on birthdays or Christmas. They stay through dinner and leave just before dessert is served. Then, wc don't hear from them until the next major event. When wc ask them to spend more time with the grand­ children. they make all kinds of excuses why they can't manage it. After being re­ buffed numerous times, our children have stopped asking about them. Ann, if itY "the thought that counts,” what thought can there be behind such in­ sulting gifts? I hesitate to ask them because I do not want to hurt my husband, but I would appreciate your opinion. - Daughter­ ly Law in Englewood, Fla. Dear Englewood: Here are a few adjec­ tives - cheap, no-class, stingy, tightwads and toss in stupid, weird and kooky, since they apparently believe they are getting away with it. How sad that they're missing but bn their grandchildren % lives. When their crummy gifts arrive, just toss them in the trash can. and let it go at that. Would you believe a woman in Minnesota wrote to tell me that last Christmas, she got the same fruitcake that she had given the woman two years before? Lonesome? Take charge of your life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landers' new booklet. ‘How to Make Friends and Stop Being Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.15.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit rhe Creators Syndi­ cate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Celebrate Your Newly Designed Portrait Studid Cl • NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment dis­ trict which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has resolved to revise the special assessment district to include Permanent Parcel Nos. 08-007-016-002-00 and 08-007­ 040-007-20. and the proposed special assessment against such properties are included on said roll TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY. THE 29TH DAY OF MARCH. 1999 AT 700 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 5643 SOUTH WALL LAKE ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLLAND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. AND ALSO TO HEAR AND CONSIDER THE ADDITION OF PERMANENT PARCEL NOS 08-007-016-002-00 AND 08-007-040-007-20 TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall tor public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance nay be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope Dated March 15. 1999 Sylvia Forster. Clerk Township of Hope Tabitha L. Haagsman National Bank of Hastings Acting Presi­ dent Dean Miller, has announced the appointments of Mary A. Pierce as loan officer and Tabitha L. Haagsman as branch manager of the bank’s Gun Lake office. Pictcc joined the National Bank of Hast­ ings in January 1999. She was previously employed with a large Michigan bank for the past 14 years, while holding a branch manager position for the past eight years. A graduate of Hastings High School, she has also completed many financial courses offered through the American Institute of Banking. She is a member of the Hastings Elks and has recently joined the Hastings Kiwams Club She lives in Hastings with her son, Kyle Haagsman joined the National Bank of Hastings in September !99? as a full-time teller In May i998. she was promoted to teller supervisor A graduate of Byron Center High School. She has completed two years al Davenport College in business management. She is a director of the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Haagsman resides in Gun Lake with her daughter. Karlina Photographer Will Be Available These 5 Days Only: Thursday, March 25 through Monday, March 29 Photography Hours: 10:00am - 7:00pm Hastings (West M-43) Hurry! One Week Only! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 25. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... Nashville fire fighting By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The 1X95 plat map of the Village of Nashville shows a driving park, owned and operated by the Nashville Driving Park Association It was located on Kellogg Street on the north side of the Mill Pond. There was a one-half mile race track. There was a grand stand and horse sheds. There was a year round caretaker to care for the grounds and the horses and to exercise them and groom them. The horses housed here were trotting horses and were raced in other places. The grounds were often the site of tent shows and circus performances. The high school often played football there and held other sports events before they had a field in the village The property was eventually sold, the buildings tom down and the land returned to farm land. Nashville, like many villages, had its share of fires. On Feb. 25, 1874, the village was awakened by the ringing of the bell in the Methodist Church. The business district consisted of wooden frame buildings and such things as fire walls were not used at that time. The lumber used to build the buildings was tinder dry, ready to bum. The fire started in the rear of the Phillip Holler and Sons Hardware store, which fronted onto Mam Street. Response to the ringing of the bell brought out the citizens of the village By the lime the night was over, nearly everyone in the village was there, plus many of the folks from the sur­ rounding country side where there to sec what was happening It could be seen against the winter skies for many miles. The fire spread quickly, taking with it everything in its path. Within three hours five businesses had been wiped out and three families were homeless. There was no wind that night, which was a blessing, but the flames moved from building to building. Next door to the north of the Holler and Son building was the building owned by R. S. Brady, where Ed R White operated a meat market on the ground tjpor lfc and tyx wifeJived if), the apartment above the store. They had gone to bed. and were awakened by the sound of shouting in the street. They quickly got dressed, grabbed some of their possessions and made it to the street before the fire enveloped their store and living quarters. The buildings were built close together, allowing the fire to spread quickly. The third building, owned by C.C. Linsley, was occupied byC.A. Stebbins and Captain Boise, who operated a general store in the building. They sold dry goods, groceries and many other items found in a general store, including gun powder and dynamite. Knowledge that these explosives were in the building made it very difficult to sal­ vage anything irom the building as it could have exploded at any time. Above the store. E J. Fcighncr had his photograph studio. He lost a new camera, which he priced at $200. The next building to catch fire was across the narrow alley. It belonged to C.C. Lins­ ley. Troutwmc and Barlow had a barber­ shop and fancy store in the building on the ground floor, while William Clark ran a harness shop on the second floor. At the rear of the shop on the ground floor was an apartment where Mr. Linsley lived. Those who were directing the attempts to fight the fire decided that they could save the rest of the business area if they could remove the Brady building, which was already past saving and then remove the building that housed the News office to pre­ vent the fire from spreading to either side. The blast from the dynamite sent debris fly­ ing. and it did start some other small fires, which were brought under control by the bucket brigades. Meanwhile. Omo Strong, publisher of the Nashville News, was getting his posses­ sions out of the print shop before they The 1918 fire truck owned and operated by the Nashville Fire Department. removed the building from the line of fire. Omo Strong had come to Nashville just a short time before and started the paper. They were able to remove some of the print­ ing supplies and then with heroic effort, about a dozen of the men picked up the I.I00-pound printing press and carried it out to safety Mr. Strong probably took the greatest blow of all from this particular fire. Mr. Strong printed a paper just two days after the fire, with the fire story being the lead news item. He was able to set up the press in another building, and it was very cold and they had problems with the ink flow, so it was a bit messy, but it was printed and circulated. The News building was tom down and teams of oxen hauled away the larger por­ tions. Two lines of men were formed to pass the buckets of water to and from the fire in an effort to control it. D.C. Griffeth’s store was saved by covering the exposed areas with wet carpets and quilts and men wetting down the roof. Most ofthe villagers and residents of the area were up all night. Barrels of whiskey were opened and set out for anyone and everyone to partake of. It was reported that the mills could .not operate too.wcll^thc next morning as too many of the workmen were missing. Following this fire, there was much talk of a much needed better fire department and much needed fire fighting equipment. Omo Strong was a leading advocate of these changes. During the 1870s there was the construc­ tion of numerous fire wells. Some bricked in cisterns for the storage of water, which were put in place under the buildings and the sidewalks and streets. Some of these cisterns are still in place. One of the cis­ terns was under the News office at Omo Strong’s new building on Maple Street. That building was first used as a primary school on Washington Street and was moved to the Maple Street location in November of 1885 for use as a the print shop. The cause of this fire was never really determined, though it was felt by some that it was arson. C.C. Linsley owned four of the buildings destroyed and didn’t carry any insurance on the loss of the liquors and medicines stored in the cellar for use in his patent medicine operation. His losses were estimated at about $6,000. Holler and Sons had about the same amount of loss, but he did carry some insurance, about $2,400 worth. Stebbins and Boise, Ed White and R.S. Brady also had some insurance, but Mr. Strong, the editor, had no insurance at all. In 1882, a group of citizens joined together in an effort to start a fire depart­ ment in the village. Omo Strong was push­ ing this idea in his rebuilt, reborn newspa­ per. There were 25 young men in the village who were willing to join in such an effort to organize, form a village fire brigade and serve as fire fighters. They approached the Common Council about purchasing a fire The Nashville News building, which was built as a primary school and moved to Maple Street by Omo Strong engine for protection of the village. After the first meeting of the enthusiastic group, the council appointed a committee of three to confer with a Chicago fire equipment manufacturer and for the price of $ I, I50, price delivered, they purchased a No. 1 pi: no-style Rumsey Fire Engine with a 20 man capacity, along with hose and 12 leather buckets. Mr. Newkirk, from the company, agreed to organize and drill the new fire depart­ ment and get everything in the best working order before he returned to Chicago, with the money in hand. This type of drilling and training was earned out through the years snd is an important part of being a fire fighter to this day. Before Mr. Newkirk left the village sev­ eral drills and test runs were made with the new engine and its crew. One of the drills was to use the engine to throw a seven­ eighth inch stream of water ten feet above the top of the Methodist church steeple, which in those days was very high. On the level the 400-foot hose could throw a stream 130 feet. On May 5, 1882, there was a meeting at the town hall and'thc Nashville- fire depart­ ment was organized. They elected the fol­ lowing °ft>CT«*«orem»n or chic I. J.D McCartney; first assistant. Dan Smith; sec­ ond assistant. G.B. Smith; president, Clark N. Young; vice president, C.N. Duham; sec­ retary. Frank Wolcott; treasurer. Henry Zuschnitt; trustees, C.W. Granger, Captain FT. Boise and C.L. Glasgow. The vllagc held a Fireman's Ball in June 1882 and earned over $80 for new uni­ forms. After the Lentz Table Factory burned in 1891, the lack of an adequate water supply that could be available quickly and in vol­ ume needed was again the subject of spec­ ulation and further planning. The Lentz family agreed to rebuild in Nashville if the village would guarantee an adequate water supply. They rebuilt on the southeast end of town. A municipal water supply was a defi­ nite need, and in 1892 the Standpipe was erected in Waterworks Park, now Putnam Park. This tank standing high on the hill, could hold 85,000 gallons of Thomapple River Water pumped up there by a water pump in a station beside the river. Forty years later, in the 1930s, wells were driven and municipal water was furnished that was fit for drinking. The water tower served some other purposes besides hold­ ing a large water supply. Many persons, young and old couldn't resist climbing up the outside of the lower and leaving a mes­ sage of their assent. The sides of the tower told the history of the village with initials, messages for the very brave to see. The tower had to be repaired and repaint­ ing many times over the years and then was now longer needed as the water supply was changed. The tower stood as a land mark for many years. It was first cut down in size in October of 1980, with only the top section of the 86 feet left in Putnam Park, but it was felt to be an attractive nuisance to the pcopie using the park and a liability to the vil­ lage and was later removed from the park to private property in the late 1990s. Contests were held between the various fire departments of the community. The men showed up faithfully for the drills and were competitive in the contests. The village of Nashville purchased two addition.**! hose carts which gave them a total of three. One was kept al the fire house. One was stored near the Lentz Table Factory and the third one was on the south end of town. Just as the cisterns were placed in critical places, the hose carts were also placed so that whenever a fire occurred, independent draymen would race with their learns to haul the hose carts to the immediate scene of the fire and the nearest cistern. Aboui ten men would handle the pump to get waler lo the fire. in 18X4 a new frame building. 16x24 feet was built at the rear of the town hall. This cosl between $75 and $100 io build This was to accommodate the fire engine and the fire fighting tools. The Nashville Stand Pipe in Waterworks Park, later Putnam Park, built in 1892 86 feet tall, with 85.000-gallon capacity. Next the need for a proper alarm system was noted. Frank Branin and F.W. Knoll were appointed by the village council to check and report on some more adequate fire alarm systems for the village. . By February of 1899 a steel lower, high­ er than the surrounding buildings, was authorized, on Maple Street, just off of Mam Street, where a fire alarm bell was hung, to be rung in case of fire. This bell is now m place in front of the Nashville Fire Department use rncmonartotheTtr fight ers of the past. The tower was 40 fool high. There was also a fire alarm placed on a pole in front of Brettin's hardware and was connected with the residence of D.L. Hullinger to awaken him in the event of a fire. In the early 1900s, after the phone system was established in the village, daytime alarms also were sounded on a steam whis­ tle at the pump house in Putnam Park. The village was divided into numbered wards, so the location of a fire could be determined by the number of blasts sound­ ed on the steam whistle. Frank Russell was the engineer who was responsible for sounding the alarm on the steam whistle. The Nashville Fire Department was oper­ ated by the village up until 1947. That year the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove joined in the support and control of the department, which covered all three areas. The fire department has seen many changes over the years with the upgrading of the equipment and techniques for fight­ ing fires and for supporting life. But the spirit of that Trst group of fire fighters lives on at the aid of the century. (More about Nashville next week) MM The new millennium should be anticipated, not feared. If you're concerned about computer problems tied to the upcoming Year 2000 date change, you should know that the nation's financial institutions are leading the way in preparing their systems for the next century. In fact, our institution is working closely with our regulators to assess our risk, fix any problems, and test our systems to ensure we*re ready in plenty of time for Year 2000. Though centuries may change, rest assured our commitment to you is timeless. (£rfv ® nnk Ready to serve you in the new millennium! Member FDIC �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 25, 199S H uie t( think ct it... .by Jim Jensen Saxons, Spartans aim for bests during Final Fours Il's back to the Final Fours. For the Hastings Saxons, it's a return trip to the Class B Slate basketball quarterfinals io be held Friday at the Breslin Student Events Center at Michigan Slate University For the team that usual plays at the Breslin Center — the Spartans from Michigan Slate — it's a spot in Saturday's NCAA Final Four showdown that will take place in sunny St. Petersburg. Fla. MSU has not been to a NCAA since 1979... the days of Magic Johnson and Jay Vincent.. Both teams face the very best of hoop oppositions., or in other terms very steep up-hill battles For the blue and gold that means River Rouge High, a yearly Slate hoop power that won the Class B crown a season ago. Hastings went to its first ever Final Four in 1998. but lost to River Rouge 71-SO in the semifinals Rouge is 24-2 this season and its only two defeats came against teams that are still alive in the State playoffs. Class A Pontiac Northern and Class C Detroit DePorrcs For the green and white the foe just happens to be No. I Duke. Tbe Spartans faced the Blue Devils on Dec. 2 and dropped a tough 73-67 decision. Duke is 36-1 and has won 31 straight But to be the best you have to heat the best. And that seems to be the mindset of both of the head coaches, Hastings' Doo Schils and MSU's Tom Izzo. "Right now I’m going to enjoy this," Schils said following Tuesday's win over Williamston. "Brent Darby (an All-Stale performer from River Rouge) is one of the best players in the Stale. "You keep playing to win. We know this; we'"e been through it a few tunes ' Big game experience does make a difference when seasons are on the line The Saxons played with that experience edge Tuesday and used their poise and savvy to oust a team that many thought was better. (Oh. by tbe way to those outsiders who wonder. Hastings is more than just Gordy Johncock.) Izzo also knows the huge task that's ahead of him and bis Snartans and bones his squad can motor their way past a very talented Duke squad come Saturday. There is no doubt that we'll be the underdog,* Izzo said in a Detroit Free Press article March 23. "I'm looking forward to it. but not in a cocky way. We've got a lot to do." Schils and Izzo both can be regarded as being at tbe top of their respective ranks. For Schils, dial success can be partly attributed to the hard work of those around him. Coaches Larry Christopher, Scott Allan and Jeff Denny spent endless hours watching film, drawing up game plans running practices, researching box saxes and doing whatever else is necessary to keep their Saxons on lop. That usually translates into countless hours away from home. Former coach Denny O'Mara also helps with the daily basketball responsibilities while team manager Chuck Tefft is another driving force to keep the blue and gold at the top and have gone 16-2 in the MHSAA tournament the last three years. There are others too. The families... the fans... the athletic administrators... the local media members. To be a championship team, it lakes many individual champions, or an entire village, to operate the switches. More than anything else, this second Final Four trip for the Saxons has shown me that it's not just about the victories but more about many working together to see that dreams are secured. There's not a better feeling than to see the balloons, sign-, and smiles around town... to take a breath and realize that there is more to life in Hastings than just a little Gordy Johncock. • Jennings A Team Captain: Senior catcher Amanda Jennings, a graduate of Hastings High School, has been named team captain of the 1999 All-American Fann softball team. On her behalf. Wayne State University will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Last year, Jennings was named an NCAA third team All-American and she also was tabbed as first team All-Region. Talk to you soon. Breslin bound; Saxons step up in win with Hornets LANSING — Coach Don Schils* Hastings Saxons lake pnde in playing great defense and have used it as a springboard toward post-season basketball success the last couple of years. The blue and gold made it back Io the Class B Stale Final Four Tuesday, al Lansing Eastern High School, when they Andy Keller (44) takes aim on a jump shot in first half action. (Photo by Perry Hardm) turned once again to defense to stymie the opposition and put a spark in their own offense. Tbe result was a 74-60 quarterfinal victory over Williamston The Saxons leaped out to an 18-4 first quarter lead and received 20 points from Luke Wjrncr and 27 markers from Tony Bowne. Hastings bog-tied Williamston to get back to Breslin (Michigan State's Breslin Student Events Center) Friday for the Stale semifinals. |BRESUN...continued page 12 ] Adam Whitney (20) was one of three Saxons to score double figures. Hastings advances to State quarters; repeat at regional Some things just taste a little bit sweeter tbe second lime around. Hastings High School's first trip to the Stale quarterfinals last year was equaled last Friday as the Saxons suffocated Grand Rapids Catholic Central with defense and won die Class B regional championship, staged at Delton Kellogg High School. 52-45. "It's sweeter (this year), explained Schils of his team's repeat performance of the 1998 regional championship. "Last year's team had huge expectations, so this one is sweeter." The sweetness can be attributed to some hard labor turned in by Hastings' defenders. "We just did a phenomenal job executing our defense," Hastings Coach Don Schils said. "Il came down to who was going to make the plays defensively.* The Saxons had a number of standouts who s’.-pped up defensively. From Adam Whitney's steals... to blocks by Whitney, Tony Bowne... to the rebounding and hustle of front-liners Jim Storms, Tyson Walther and Luke Warner... it was evident that Hastings' "d" was at the top of its game. In the words of Catholic Central Coach Steve Passinaull: "that was probably the best defensive pressure that we have faced all year." Offensively, the blue and gold received a 26-point performance from its junior point guard. Bowne. He was ll-of-13 from tbe free throw line and connected on three, three-pointers ""He's (Bowne) outstanding," Schils said "He's been doing this all year long. He's a great player; Tony plays every aspect of the game " But Bowne was noi the only Saxon to shine on the offensive side o>' the floor. Senior center Jim Stonns scored 10 points and Dustin Terrel. Whitney. Walther and Steve Storrs also came up with key hoops. Storrs’ score with 54 seconds left (48-44) took all of steam out of Cougars' quest for a regional victory. Hastings led 14-11 after the first quarter with Bowne tallying 5 in the opening eight minutes and Storms adding REPEAT... Continued on page 13 The Saxon players celebrate their quarterfinal victory versus the Hornets with a half court victory dance. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Catch all the action from Breslin in next week’s Banner Once again it was Hastings prevailing as Class B regional basketball champions at the State tournament held at Delton Kellogg High School. The blue and gold knocked off Lakewood and Grand Rapids Catholic Central en route to its regional title. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 25. 1999 - Page 11 I �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 25 1999 BRESLIN, continued from page 10 "Our philosophy in Hastings is defense first." Schils said. "We pride ourselves on great defense. (Jason) Bauer is a great post player and we knew we had to get off to a good start against them. Our defense is what got it started for us." Bauer scored 13 points in the game, but was held field goal-lets in the first quarter and finished with just four baskets overall "We put everybody in tbe paint," Schils said about bis team's defense versus Bauer. "In scouting, we knew that be was not used to kicking the basketball out." Schils' Saxons (18-8) will experience a little bit of "deja vu" when they enter the Spartan hoop fieldhouse Friday, as their opponent will be non other than River Rouge. "Right now. I'm going to enjoy this win." Schils said when asked about Friday's matchup following tbe win over Williamston. River Rouge (24-2) knocked off Hastings 71-50 in last year’s semifinal round en route to its Class B State championship. To get to the Final Four in "99. tbe Panthers ousted Orchard Lake St. Mary's Tuesday. 63-54. in the quarterfinals Hastings earned its spot by taking care of business during the early going Tuesday and maintaining constant defensive pressure on tbe Hornets throughout me game. Warner’s three-pointer 30 seconds into the game gave Hastings a 3-2 lead, a lead that they would never relinquish the rest of the way. A steal by Jim Storms led to a Bowne driving layup (5-2) at 6:45 of the first quarter, Adam Whitney banked one off tbe glass (7-4) at 6:17, Whitney drained a three-pointer (10-4) at 5:00, Storms rebounded and scored off a Tyson Walther miss (12-4) at 3:55, Dustin Terrel connected on a three-point play (15-4) at 2:15 and Bowne hit a trifecta (18-4) with three seconds left in tbe opening frame. In all. tbe Saxons made seven field goals in the opening eight minutes, three coming from three-point range. In comparison, the Hornets hit just 1of-11 shots from the field, thanks in part ■o plays like Warner's block at tbe 5:30 mark. "I thought that if we pounded tbe offensive glass and got some rebounds that we could run on them." Schils said Tbe second quarter was back-and-forth, with Williamston out-scoring Hastings 13-12 to bead into the lockeroom down 30-17. Big plays for lb: blue and gold in the second stanza included a soft jumper by Andy Keller (20-4) at the 7:17 mark, a steal by Keller on the Hornet's next possession, a Warner triple (23-4) at 4:00, a Bowne three ball which turned into a four-point play due to a Williamston foul (27-13) at 2:07 and another Warner three-pointer (30-13) with 1:40 left in the first half. Tbe Saxons entered intermission up 30-17. "Luke Warner had tbe game of his life," Schils said. "(The three-pointers) we have had games like this, but it's not typical. When we shoot the ball like that, we're much more loose and it carries over." Warner's and Bowne's big scoring efforts were similar to the ones put uop by Sam Vincent and Jay Vincent also tallied often in Eastern’s Don Johnson Fieldhouse. Both teams tallied 19 markers during the third quarter, allowing the Saxons to bold onto their 13-point edge. 49-36. A Bowne block opened the third and was soon followed by gliding scoop by Bowne through the lane (32-20) al 6:55 and a three-pointer by Bowne (35-22) al 5:30. Storms and Walther also snuried Hornet shots midway through the third, while the offensive fireworks included a Bowne jumper (39-24) at 4:00, a Warner three-point play (42-24) at 3:05 and another Bowne long-range bomb (49-30) at 1:06. The Saxons made 10 threepointers in the game Warner opened the fourth frame with another jumper that hit nothing but twine (51-36) al 7:35. but a 6-0 Williamston run closed the gap to nine points, 51-42, with 6:45 to play. But Schils' experienced post-season squad kept its poise and made some dutch shots following the brief Hornet run. Warner hit two more trifectas (54-42 and 61-46) during tbe final 6:30 and Storms powered inside for two scores <56-44 and 58-46) in tbe waning minutes. In tbe fourth quarter. Hastings hit 12-of-l4 attempts from the charily stripe with Whitney connecting for seven and Bowne providing five. "We have some players who have been through this before." Schils said. "I knew that Adam (Whitney) and Luke (Warner) had tn have good shooting nights for us to win and Jim (Storms) bit some big baskets at the end. The biggest thing was that we played to win." This year's season of repeal success is hard for Schils to fathom. "Il was a dream last year; to be here this year. I can't believe it." Schils said. Hastings' Jim Storms (30) double pumps between the Williamston defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) HASTINGS 74 WILLIAMSTON M Williamston.-.4..13..19..24a 69 Hastings... 19...12...19...23*74 Williamston: Steve Morris 6 (5) 4-4 21, Jason Stubbs 5 (1) 1-2 12. RJ. Hart 0 1-2 1, Zeb Kennedy 1 2­ 3 4, Travis Smith 1 (1) 2-2 5, Mao Kirby 3 04) 6, Jason Bauer 4 5-6 13. Totals: FG 19 (7) FT 13-19 Hastings: Luke Warner 7 (5) 1-2 20. Tony Bowne 8 (4) 7-7 27, Adam Whitney 3 (1) 7-7 14, Jim Storms 4 0-0 8, Andy Keller 1 04) 2. Dustin Terrel 1 1-1 3. Totals: FG 24 (19) FT 16-17 Saxon center Tyson Walther (54) uses a head fake to get past Jason Bauer (52). (Photo by Perry Hardin) Duutin Terrel (50) drives the baseline and draws a foul for a three-point play. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A scramble on the floor. Saxon Steve Storrs (22) dives for a loose ball along with teammates Andy Keller (22) and Tyson Walthor (54). (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons were certainly super on the basketball floor and their fans let them know it. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 25 1999 - Page 13 REPEAT, continued from page 10 4 more markers. Bowne began the game by hitting his first shot, allowing his squad to hold a lead through the entire fust half. Terrel's crashing basket al the end of the fust quarter included a raised hand and a big smile of jubilation. In the second quarter. Catholic Central was able to narrow the gap by two points (13-11) to go into tbe lockeroom only down by one. 25-24. Walther and Woodard were a couple of Saxons who registered some quality minutes off the bench in the second frame. Tbe score was tied. 21-21. before Bowne hit two attempts from the charity stripe, 23-21. and Whitney blocked a shot that led to a Walther basket. 25-21. "We had to get back to playing our kind of defense as Catholic Central has a ton of three-point shooters,' Schils said Tbe Cougars took their first lead, 27­ 25, early in the third quarter with a Infects from Tony Pfennig. It took a little while, but the Saxons re-gained its advantage. 37-35, with a Bowne three ball with a minute left in tbe third quarter, off a steal by Whitney Hastings went up by four points, 39-35, with a sparkling back door play from Storms to Walther *1 saw the look in their (tbe Saxon players') eyes, looks of confidence,' Schils said. 'And from that point on. the defense stepped it up another notch.' A Bowne bank shot increased tbe lead to six points, 41-35, with 6:15 left in tbe fourth quarter and be followed that with an even better shot, a finger roll down the lane, that cushioned tbe squad's advantage to eight points, 43-35 with 5:20 to go. Storrs' fast break score kept Catholic's deficit at eight, 48-40, with 54 seconds remaining and Bowne's free throws, that were shot simultaneously with chants of Tony. Tony' (51-43) erased all hopes of a late Cougar charge. 'Big players make big plays.' Schils said of the important contributions made The Cougars were limited to two points during an 11:13 stretch of the second half, again a statement made by the Saxons' stingy defense. Catholic Central was led by Mark Radlinski's 15 points, Bren Davidson's 8. The regional championship at Delton Kelkigg drew a capacity crowd of 2,800. including many of former Saxon hoop standouts as well as other Barry County eagers who added their support to Hastings' cause. The Hastngs Junior Pro sixth grade gold basketball team for 1998-99 recently concluded its season. The area eagers finished with a 9-6 record. (Photo provided) I Steve Storrs (22) made this fast break score late in the fourth quarter to help secure the Saxons regional triumph, 52-45. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Volleyball teams close campaign impressively Hastings' eighth grade volleyball team scored a 15-12, 16-14. 15-7 victory against Forest Hills Central March 18. The team's lop scorers were Tess Smith with 10 points. Tiffany Howell with 7, Danielle Goggins with 6. June Bishop with 5. JessieRose with 5, Teha Huss with 5 and Liz Hollars with 5. Service aces came from Smith with 4 and Bishop Howell Coggins. Amy Easey, Emily Hoke and Hollars contributed with a number of strikes. The B squad tost a 12-15. 15-9. 15-5 match to Forest Hills Central. Howell scored 8 points. Easey 5 and Hollan5. Howell also registered 2 service aces and 2 blocks Rose added 2 blocks as well. On Saturday, the eighth grade B team traveled to tbe Wayland Invitational and placed second. Hastings beat Hopkins 15­ 7. 15-4, Middleville 15-9, 15-5, Spana 15- 3, 15-8. split with Wayland 15-6, Il­ ls and lost to Holland Christian 15-10, 16- 14. Top scorers at tbe Wayland Invite were Howell with 36 points. Hollars with 27, Huss with 23, Easey witb 13 and Michelle Scott with 12. Notching aces were Howell witb 14, Scott with 4 and Huss with 3. A long week of action concluded Monday with a 15-0, 15-2, 15-9 victory against Caledonia Hollars tallied 22 points. Howell 6, Huss 6 and Scott 4. Aces were registered by Howell with 5 and Hollars with 4. Howell and Smith were team leaders in spikes. 8th Grade A Tbe A spikers beat Valleywood March 18 by a 15-5.15-11 and 15-8 score. All Stars score triumphs Tbe All Stars turned in an all star type of day Sunday with two impressive wins Tbe Hastings All Stars (8-5 overall) put four players in double figures, putting away Carson City 73-30. In its other basketball contest, the All Stars used a full court press to help defeat Dansville 65-32. Josh Cook and Aaron Snider led the area eagers in scoring versus Carson City with 14 and 12 points. John Deming and Cullen McKeougb also notched double figures with 11 and 10 markers. Eli Schmidt tallied 7 points and Jake Heuss bad 6. Blaise Stanbope pulled down 8 rebounds and Andrew Ixrgan was a standout on defense. The All Stars were 5-of-7 from threepoint range. leading the attack were Deming with 16 points. McKeough with 9, Snider with 8. Jeff Taylor with 7. Cook with 7 and Ben Jacobs with 6. Eric Smith topped the team with 8 caroms Junior Pro fourth at tourney finale by his standouts as the game remained in doubt. High scorers were Mindy Colvin. Jenna Bryans and Erin Fish Rachel Deppe and Jessica Pood topped the volleyball squad in spikes. Tbe win over Valleywood was followed by another triumph. 15-6. 5-15, 15-11 versus Rockford Abbie Allerding, Fish and Molly Alderson were tbe tram's top scorers. Deppe and Colleen Shellenbarger were the team's kill leaders. The pair of weekly wins completed a 9-2 season. Dupuis in ASA; on TNN There's a new competitor on the American Speed Association tracks this year and he is representing a hometown team out of Delton. Tristan Dupuis, of Dimondale, will officially begin bis ASA career Sunday at a race in Bradenton, Fla. Tbe DeSoto Speedway event staris.at noon and can be seen on the TNN television network. Tbe ASA is pan .of the AC Delco Challenge Series anil Dupuis will be representing the Go Go Auto Parts Racing Team from Delton. Ron Daniels is the owner of the GaGo team, a squad that has high hopes for their rookie campaign in 1999. Dupuis has driven and worked as a free­ lance mechanical engineer for over 12 years and his racing experience includes over 275 feature event wins at over 45 facilities. In those 12 years, Dupuis has been pan of five championships teams His No. 11 automobile for tbe ASA season will be a 1999 Monte Carlo that comes equipped with a 9:1 compression Chevy V-6 engine witb 475 horse power at 8400 rpm. DK 8th Grade B Tbe Delton Kellogg eigtui grade volleyball B team walked away with a 13-15, 16-14, 15-9 victory March 18 against Vicksburg. Jennie Weycnberg had several aces for tbe Panthers as did Nicole Cleven and Tiffany Wasserman DK 8th Grade A Vicksburg edged Delton Kellogg's A team. 15-1,15-10, 15-6. Highlights for the Panthers included a block by Heather Harville in the third game and ace serves by Kristen Presley. Terra Cook, Margaret Lutz, Jennifer Glenn and Lyzzetle Ortiz. The Delton Kellogg teams are coached by Chris Nunnery, Rhonda Sturgeon and Kelly Stockham Tristan Dupuis anxiously awaits Sunday's ASA race in Bradenton, Fla. The local driver's rookie season opener can be seen on TNN. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 23,1999 are available in the County Clerk's Office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. XTT> fl^.1s| Jo Doni Leave the Comfort of Your Home lo Have Your Tiv ind xwouniinr Service, Taxes Done This Year 1998 Tax Return Preparation At Home Service Ken Bf juns.hneidcr. MSA (616)623-6910 knHBnKi.net The Hastings Junior Pro sixth grade gold girts basketball team concluded its season with a fourth place finish at a recent season-ending tournament. Hastings dropped a 22-20 decision to Haslett Blue to open the tournament The team had only five players to start off the game and Amber Peck fouled oui leaving tbe squad with just four Halle Terrel scored 10 points. Peck 6. Heidi Wear 2 and Mandy Keeler 2 The loss dropped Hastings imo the losers bracket, but with eight players on the bench the squad pulled out a 35-7 victory over Corunna Terrel tallied 10 points. Katie Lawrence 8. Peck 7. Kamna Jacobs 4. Anna Lawrence 2, Keeler 2 and Beth Giesler 2. Next up was Ithaca and Hastings prevailed in that contest 26-12. Katie Lawrence had 8 markers. Peck 6. Jacobs 5. Anna Lawrence 3. Terrel 2 and Wear 2. Action continued Sunday and the Hastings team was down to seven players after the loss of Jacobs to an illness. The Gold eagers beat Charlotte 34-25. Terrel lopped the winners with 14, Peck bad 4. Wear 4. Keeler 4. Giesler 4, Katie Lawrence 2 and Arma I-awrence 2. Tbe tournament came to a close for Hastings with a 15-14 loss to Ovid-Elsie. Ovid-Elsie was playing in just its second game (due to forfeits) and wore down Hastings by rotating 11 players. Another Hastings player, Kayla Arnie, was unable to compete in the tournament because of an illness. Terrel and Peck both scored 5 points versus Ovid-Elsie. Anna Lawrence 2 and Keeler 2. River Rouge just as good as last year Just like Hastings. River Rouge's offense begins with an outstanding point guard, Brent Darby. Darby, a senior who finished fourth in Monday's “Mr. Basketball' voting, can do it all. He scored 26 points in Rouge's 63-54 quarterfinal win against Orchard Lake St Mary on Tuesday. Rouge was tied with Orchard Lake 17 17after one quarter and trailed 34­ 28 at the half. Orchard I jtke led by one point, 44-43, after three stanzas, but a 20-10 Rouge fourth quarter pushed them into the Final Four. They were the toughest team that we played all year,' River Rouge Coach Lamonta Slone sad. Tbe Panthers' 24-2 season included losses to Class A Pontiac Northern, still in the State playoffs, and Class C Detroit DePorres. still in the Stale playoffs. In tbe win over Orchard Lake. Stone's squad also received 11 points and 13 rebounds from center Rodney Hughes and 10 points and 5 assists from guard Oscar Sanders. Asked about his thoughts on Hastings, Stone said he's still was getting over Tuesday's tussle with the Eaglets. 'We're still soaking in what happened last night.* Stone said. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens tor a vacant position on the Tax Limitation Commission Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators Office. 3rd floor. Courthouse, Hastings. Ml and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 2. 1999 Home For Sale Complete privacy on one acre in city limits - very close to HHS, Central & St. Rose. Truly unique features - she will sell fast. 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Lipstraw went 3-0 for his first place, while two Hastings* wresders finished 2­ 1 for second places. Chad Ferguson and Nick Storm. Ihird place finishers were Tom Rowse (3-1), Ryan Ferguson (3-1), Jake Heuss (3-1) and Jacob Johnson (4-1). Taking fourths were Joey Hinckley (3­ 2), Justin Carley (2-2), Cody While (3­ 2), Andrew Ferguson (2-2) and Nick Stricklin (3-2). Scott Redman (2-2), Dan Blair (1-2), Joe Smith (2-2), Jared Bell (1-2) and Brandon Marlette (1-2) also obtained Hastings* victories. CMU outing coming to Battle Creek Central Michigan University will host an alumni reunion golf outing for all alumni, students and parents of CMU in the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo areas. The event will take place Monday, June 21 at the Battle Creek Country Club. The reunion will get underway at 5 p.m. with a reception followed by a dinner and a raffle. A golf outing will precede the evening’s events. Proceeds from the event will go to the Alumni Scholarship Fund for deserving area students. Last year, the event raised over $5,000. CMU president Dr. Leonard Plachla and several faculty members and administrators will be in attendance. Several coaches will also be on hand including head football coach Dick Flynn, bead basketball coach Jay Smith and athletic director Herb Derumedi. For information and greens sponsorship opportunities, contact organizers Donna Pape at 965-1743, T.R. Shaw at 979-3838 or the CMU Alumni Office at (800) 358-6903. -^NOTICE — To mtmbw, at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice i6 hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings Michigan, on Wednesday. April 14. 1999 beginning at 9:00 a m DUANE L. O’CONNOR, Secretary —^■■■nass^——J NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MlCHraaUt AMWfWBN htteresteo person* the KXtow.no Ordmanc, wRUfi WM rscwvwd tor tint leading by Ihe Township 1 Board of Rutland Charter Township at its regular meeting held on March 10. 1999 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 70 EFFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of certain properties located within the Township and to repeal all Ordinances or parts ot Ordinances m confhct herewith RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I Rezoning of Property In Land Section 14 A The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezoning from the ‘CT Office Commercial zoning dassifiwbon to the "RR" Rural Resrdential zoning classification of the following desenbed land in Section 14: RUTLAND TWP BEG AT PT ON E U SEC 14-3-9, S 00 DEG 13’19' W 1808.22 FT FR NE COR SAID SEC 14 TH S 00 DEG 13 WW AL E SEC U 167.63 FT TH N 88 DEG 49 40’ W 328 85 FT TH N 00 DEG 23' 09" E 164 70 FT. TH S 89 DEG 20' 14' 328 34 FT TO POE SECTION II Rezoning of Property in Land Section 4 A The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the the rezoning from 'RE' rural Estates zoning classiftcab^i to the -R1" Single Family zoning classification of the following described land in Section 4 RUTLZND TWP COM N 02 DEG 51' 40’ W 1105 96 FT FR SW COR SEC 4-3-9 FOR POB. TH N 02 DEG 51 40" W 1130 09 FT TO CNTRLY HWY M-37 TH SELY AL SD CNTRLI 530 FT AL ARC OF CURVE TO RIGHT RADIUS BEING 3819 72 FT CENTRAL ANGLE 07 DEG 57 00’ & CHORD BEARING S 61 DEG 07 36' E 529 58 FT TH SELY 476 31 FT AL ARC OF CURVE TO RIGHT RADIUS BEING 3819 72 FT CENTRAL ANGLE 07 DEG 08 41' & CHORD BEARING S 53 DEG 34 45' E 476 FT AL SD CENTRLI TH S 50 DEG 00' 25" E 611 94 FT AL SD CENTRLI IRVING RD TH S 05 DEG Of 25‘ E 7u2 36 FT AL SD CNTRLI TO CNTRLI IRVING RD TH S 89 DEG 30 W 534 FT TH N 43 DEG 32 ' 17* W 32 35 FT TO AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LI OF SHORE HATH­ AWAY LAKE TH FOLLOWING SD TRAVERSE Li NEWLY TO POB SECTION III - SEVERABILITY Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such declara­ tion shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid. SECTION IV - EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publi­ cation after adoption All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that sa>d Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Rownshtp Board at their regular meeting to be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on April 14 1999 commencing at 7 00 o'clock pm Rutland Charter To*.«nshtp will provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed matenals being considered at the hearing Individuals wiuth disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below Robin McKenna. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Raod. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 GOLF MORE PAY LESS BOWLING SCORES Saturday .Majors Boys’ High Games & Scries J. Butler 227-551. B Kirtn 200-505; M Ulnch2l648b. P Hennes 182-457; K Burton 159­ 440. M Spidel 167-432. N Wnght 150­ 411 Boss' High Games J Purdum 126. J Miller 126. B Verus 113; B Lehman 125. A Ulnch 107. J. Shocbndge 107 Girls' High Games Series C Shumway 157-419; M Verus 144-377; A. Faber 141-361; C Sncllenbarger 134-342; II .Appleby 116-311 Girls' High Games D. VanBovcn 130; T Huss 116. Tuesday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printers 32.5­ 19.5; Pin Seekers 29.5-22.5; Consumers Concrete 28.5-23.5; Woodmansee Sawmill 28-24; Hastings Bowlers 27.5-24.5; Mostcller Graphics 23-29; TVCCU 22-30; Friends 17-37. Men’s High Games & Series - P.Scobey 247-673; G Heard 222; D. Malyneik 190; L. Johnson 203. . Women's High Games & Series - D. Olmsted 483; C. O’Keefe 187-471; L. Perry 169. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 74-38; Mace Pharmacy 67-41; Eye & Ent 65.5 46.5; Nash “S” Plus 65­ 47; Valley Realty 64.5-47.5; Misfits 57.5­ 54.5; Hallifax 57-55; Nashville Chiroprac­ tic 57-55; Secber's 56-56; Lifestyles 56-56; Farmers Feed 35.5-72.5. High Games & Series - I Decker 20I­ 533; F. Ruthruff 189-524; K. Becker 186­ 502; J. Fein 194-491; M. Weiland 179-487; J. Baysc 171-456; E. Ulrich 179-475; P. Snyder 166-442; B. lohnson 154-445; Ra­ mona Reichard 222; S. Glasgow 219; R. Girrbach 169; D. Sceber 178; L Elliston 198; T. Christopher 192; S Merrill 176; G. Otis 170; E. Dunham 165; B Collier 153; J. Doster 159; C. Watson 166. Recreation League #3 Ball Busters 29; Freeport Elevator and Hastings Bowl 28; Barry Automotive and Fairchild Oil 22 and Tbe Mighty “5" - 15. High Games & Series - B. King 222­ 224-210-656: J. Daniel, 222-585; B. Olson when you join the Golf Privilege Club!! FREE green fees at more than 160 courses i in Michigan Great Gift 800-LUNG-USA Visa/Mastercard accepted + AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. ofMrh<on 513; B. Christie 503; N. Kovacevich 211­ 547; DJ. James 507; H. Wattles 203; S. Anger 565; E. Jackson 209-581; D. Lam­ bert 215-568. . Senloi Service 170; G. Scobey 190; F. Girrbach 168; F. Schneider 152. Monday Mixers Whispering Waters 72; B&R Testing 56.5; Budweiser 56.5; Kelley's Kcglcrs 55.5; Rowdie Giris 51.5; Dewey's Auto 51.5; T. M. Lassies 51; Hastings Bowl 47.5; Landis Ladies 47.5: Coldwell Banker 46; Girrbach s 46; Basket Babes 41.5. High Games A Series - H. Miller 161; M. Wieland 167; F. Girrbach 159-460; S. Lancaster 171-473; A. Hall 172-490; M. Matson 184; C. Beckwith 157; R. Shaplcy 184-475; V. Carr 161; G. Gibson 162; J. Carpenter 168; L. Thomason 171; P. Cooley 167; H. Service 179-494. D. Van Campen 175-495; D. Kelley 174-473; J. Wagner 224-586; C. Curtis 168-454; L. Jackson 163-459; J. McMillon 174-506; M. Snyder 192-543; S. Glasgow 189; J. Kasinsky 174; R Pitts 174; G. Otis 190-520. Bowlcrcttes Hamilton Excavating 63-41; Bennett In­ dustries 57.5-46.5; Kent Oil Co. 54.5-49.5; Farmers Feed 53-51; Hecker Insurance 45­ 59; Carlton Center Bulldozing 39-65. High Games & Series - J. Mittclstacdt 155-395; K. Fowler 189-486; E. Ulrich 169-461; B. Hathaway 173-487; N. Gog­ gins 155-437; S. Merrill 211-505; J. Gard­ ner 168-473; J. Elliston 201-464; L. Ellis­ ton 189-505. Thursday Angell Gavin Ford 73.5-38.5; Miller Excavating 67-45. Fanner's Insurance 63-49; Hastings Bowl 63-49; Mill’s Landing 62-50; Nashville Chiropractic 56-56; NAPA Girls 56-56; Cedar Creek Grocery 53.5-58.5; Pet World 53-59; Shamrock Tavern 50-62; Stcfano’s 38-70; True Value 37-75. High Games & Series - S. Haight 189; D. Snider 248-513; C. Nichols 202; B Heath 149, S Reid 161; L. Apsey 192-512; D. Staines 205-507; D Bartimus 215-567; C. Guernsey 174; B. Hayes 182-528; A. Arends 163; T. Brown 198; D. McCollum 188; G. Potter 171; B. Faul 197; S. Cranage 194. Saturday Majors Boys' High Games & Series - D Humphrey 236-559; B. Kirby 200-513; J. Butler 200-490; C. Purdum 190-455; M. Spidel 169-436; M. Ulrich 190-491; P. Henney 157-390; B. Lehman 147-379; A. indes 137-355; I. 332: Team Event - Handicap - 1st, C. Pur­ dum/J. Purdum 1272; 2nd, J. Smith/B. Verus 1265; 3rd, B Kirby/I. Weeks 1246; 4th. C. Shumway/P. Henncy 1238; Sth, B. Huss/J. Butler 1236; 6th, H. Appleby/B VanBoven 1228. Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 77-35; Nine and a Wiggle 75.5-40.5; Brushworks 68.5-47.5; Get Lucky 66.5-45.5; Late Comers 64-48; i ? J Thomapple Motors 60.5-51.5; Missing 2 60-52; Ten Pins 59-53; No Whiners 59-53; *1 ’ Bad Habit 57-57; Heads Out 53.5-58.5; Ramblers 53-59; Sears and Service 49.5­ 62.5; All But One 49.5-62.5; Cousins 45.5­ 66.5; Two BK’s 45-67; Mercy 39.5-72.5; Rocky 4 31.5-80.5. Women’s High Games & Series - S. Sanborn 213-590; L. Barnum 196; S. Rip­ ley 157; K. Keeler 210-522; B. Roush 186; E. Johnson 161; R. Brummel 180; S. Keeler 203-547; J Madden 196-523; D. Vickers 162; S. McKee 203; J. Ansell 137; J. Lan­ caster 158; B. Faul 194-539; C. Service 232-498; H. Service 185; L. Barnum, L. Lawson 188-488; S. Haight 196-515; D. Bartimus 190-517. Men’s High Games & Series - S. San­ born 191-534; B Ripley 195-544; C. Pur- i dum 256-669; B. Keeler 198; R Roush 221-577; S. Peabody 203; D. Service 177; ? > 5 | ?! E. Keeler 217-596; M. McKee 223; T Heath 199; R Fay 213-611; J. Zink 199566; K. McDonald 168; W. Brodock 201525; J. Lancaster 190; G. Mcsccar 229-558; H. Pennington 207-604; R. Haight 198549; J. Bartimus 221 -585; B. Cooley 186. Sunday Night Mixed B.S.ers 65; Nine Out of Ten 65; Red Dog 63; Three Froggers 62; No Tellin’ What 57.5; X-Filers 57; All Mixed Up 57; S & K 56; H E D 54; Happy Hookers 53.5; Thun­ der Alley 53; We’re OK! 53; Fnends 47; Bear Alley 46; Lucky Strikes 43; Rock Bot­ tom 31. Women’s High Games & Series - M. Martin 242-569; D. Pennington 193-498; L. Falconer 165-453; W. Miller 165-439; L. Barnum 204; S. VanDcnburg 202; D. Dutcher 194; M. Eaton 188; C. Curtis 182; N. Munn 182; S. Sanborn 171; D. Gray 161; S. Snider 159; S. Craven 154. Men’s High Games & Series - M. Martm 236-639; R. Craven 254-634; J. DeLaat 213-620; C. Martin 246-599; SzPeabody 205-581; B Rentz 191-550; S. Krallman )92 iDlk.n it 1 - 1 1 mJ 3R4 49; No. One48; Wieland 48; Schlachlcr47; Kucmpel 47; Vrogms rwey 44; Brewer 41. Men’s High Gard I & Series - J. Beckwith 176-498; J. M4 cer 198-520; C. Allman 174; B. Jcr* J 4-525; G. Waggoner 169-467; D: Mason! 172-452; L. Markley 162; W. Birman 203- 102; K. Schantz 162; R. Nash 212-603; R.: chhchter 192-486; N Thaler 178-476; R. Wieland I68-49A; K. McDonald 169; W. Woodmansee 175-501. Women’s High G^mes & Series - A. Lethcoe 162; E. Mcsccar 168; D. Green­ field 159; Y. Markley 9 76-476; S. Glasgow 189-559; S. Merrill 179-505; G. Otis 157; R. Kucmpel 172; M. Wieland 182-501; H. REQUEST FOR BIDS City of Hastings Department of Public Services 1999 Articulated Tool Carrier Bucket The City of Hastings, Michigan, will accept bids on one (1) 4 in 1 bucket for an articulated tool carrier. Bid forms and specifications are available al the Office of the Hastings City Clerk/Treasurcr. 201 E. State St., Hastings. MI 49058. Bids shall be received at the above office until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. April 6, 1999 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids. The Chy of Hastings intends to award the bid in a manner which the City deems to be in its best interest pnw and other factors considered. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the bid package as follows: SEALED BID - Articulated Tool Carrier Bucket. Verus 114-237. Giris' High Games & Series - C. Shellenbarger 144-358: T. Huss 128-344; C. Shumway 145-344. H. Appleby 144-349; A. Faber 130-315; B. VanBovcn 117-280; L. Laubaugh 110-272; K. Harper 117-267; D. VanBoven 99-257. Saturday Majors City Tournament Team Team Event - Actual Pins - 1st, B. Kirby/I. Weeks 934; 2nd, B. Huss/J. Butler 897; 3rd, C Purdum/J. Purdum 849; 4th, C. Shumway/P. Hcnney 806; 5th, N. Wright/L. Laubaugh 781; 6th, A. Rooboi'M. Spidel 676. City of Hastings Department of Public Services Request for Bids for Sale of 1989 Van The City of Hastings. Michigan, will accept bids for the sale of one 1989 Ford Aerostar Van. The van will be sold “as-is" and would be available immediately after delivery of a new van being purchased by the City. Bids shall be received at the office of the Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 E. State StHastings, MI 49058 until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. April 6. 1999 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly at the above address. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the bid package as follows: SEALED BID - PURCHASE OF 1989 DPS VAN. This van can be viewed by contacting the City of Hastings Water Department at 945-2331. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids. The City of Hastings intends to award the bid in a manner which the City deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered (107) (103) 2T0; V. Hal! Jr. 201; J Bartimus 200; K. Hammontrec 191; M. McLeod 185; B. Hubbell 184; B. Falconer 183. Thursday A.M. Varney’s 61.5; Boomer’s Giris 61; Ques­ tion Maries 59.5; What Happened 58; Just Us 54.5; Hastings Bowl 31.5. High Games & Series - F. Ruthruff22l600; B. Sexton 195-452; L. Jackson 160- 436; 422; 314; hew S. Tcnncsscn 156-434; C. Fox 175­ C. Swinkunas 140-384; C. Etts 114­ B. Estep 180; H. Service 163; D. May­ 152; I. RuthnifT 151; J. Rablcy 138. YMCA of Barry Connty and Hastings Youth Council’s Coed Adult Floor Hockey March 17,1999 Games Played: Avengers 10 vs. Grey 11; TNR Machine 10 vs. Hackers 3. W/L Grey.............................................................2-0 Hackers............... ............ —....... -............I-1 TNR Machine_____________________ 1-1 Avengers............................................ .0-2 Adult Basketball League Week of Mirth 16,1999 Game Results: Murphy/Flood 45 vs. McNeil Law Firm 48; RichieY Koffcc Shop 47 vs. Drill Team 44; Flexfab Black 82 vs. McNeil Law Firm 60; RichieY Koffcc Shop 59 vs. Blair Landscaping 60; MainStreet Savings Bank 45 vs. Drill Team 43; McNeil Law Firm 53 vs. PR Jammers 55; RichieY Koffcc Shop 73 vs Flexfab Black 67. W/L City of Hastings Department of Public Services Request for Bids - 1999 Van The City of Hastings. Michigan will accept bids on one (I) 1999 full size van. Bids shaii be received at the office of the Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 E. State St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. April 6. 1999 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly at the above address. All bids shall be clearlv marked on the outside of the bid package as follows: SEALED BID - 1999 DPS Van. Specifications and bid forms are available at the above address. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids. The City of Hastings intends to award the bid in a manner which the City deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered. (106) NOTICE OF OPENING SUPERVISOR OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES The Hastings Area School System is accepting applications tor the position ol Supers isor of Technology Services. Qualifications: - At least two (2l years of practical experience with Novell network - Possession ol CNE. CNA. or 16 hours of CNA training Application deadline is April 9. 1999 Send resume to: Steven D. Harbison. Director of Operational Services Hastings Area School System 232 West (irand Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 THE HASTINGS AREA SCH(X)L SYSTEM IS AN EQL'Al OPPORTl NITY EMPLOYER Other Body Shop.......................... 12-0 PR Jammers.................... .........10-3 Blair Landscaping.................................... 9-3 Flexfab Black.......................................... ..8-4 Hastings Merchants.................. 7-5 Richie’s Koffcc Shop................................ 7-5 Murphy/Flood........................................... 6-6 McNeil Law Firm.....................................6-7 MainStreet Savings Bank.................. ^....5-6 Flexfab Blue................ .4-7 Drill Team . .................................... .3-9 Lakewood Merchants........... .............—.1-11 Flexfab Red............................ .0-12 1999 Coed Winter Volley ball Standings Team W-L Blair Landscaping ............................ 41-7 Hastings Mfg.........................................43-11 Hastings Saxons................................. 30-18 True Value .......................................... 29-19 Hastings Mutual ................... 25-20 Flexfab 24-27 Slaughter............................................... 19-27 Coleman Agency..................................15-37 Cordray Construction ........................ 12-34 The Wolverines .................................4-42 k ’ �The Hastings Banner - Ihursday, March 25,1999 Fieldhouse frolic for semifinal bound SAXONS Hastings qualified for its second consecutive Class B State semifinal with a 74-60 victory against] Williamston Tuesday in Lansing, the Hornets entered the game with only two losses, but the Saxons', defense limited their scoring opportunities. Hastings next faces River Rouge in the MSU held State semis, Friday. Here is a look at a few of Tuesday’s Saxons’ shining moments. (Photos by Perry Hardin) aa»i • I Coach Don Schils gives senior starter I Tony Bowne uses a deli­ cate finger roll to add two points to his total. Luke Warner a congratulatory hug for an outstanding performance. Tyson Walther (54) takes it strong to the hole. Enthusiasm is evident as the Saxons count down the final minutes. Hastings' Jim Storms and Williamston's Rob Bauer tip off Tuesday's showdown. Hastings cheerleaders are all smiles as victory is well-assured The Saxon faithful know their Breslin bound as the clock runs out on the Hornets Hastings fans and players come together on the court. Coach Don Schils gives his team instructions during a quarterfinal timeout. A great area turnout cheered their team onto a big win Tuesday. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 25. 1999 if™”1 Student projects combine history, reading Dm*il«r BnarH HtH-- ' March 10. 1999 - 7:00 p.m Called to order and Pledge ot Allegiance Present Hause. Hansford. Palmer. Wallers. Munjoy McKenna. Edwards and 14 guests Minutes approved Treasurer s and Building Administrator s reports received Motion to pay $2000 00 tor the YMCA 1999 program Motion to pay annual dues in the amount of $500 00 for Barry Central Water and Sewer Au­ thority Motion to receive Ordinance No 70 Motion to pay vouchers and payroll vouchers Motion to grant fireworks permit to Algonquin Lake Community Association for their annual fire­ works display Motion to make a policy that Township chairs or any township equipment may not leave the premises Motion to do the 1999 paved road protects tn the amount of $77,700 Adjournment at 7 50 p m Respectfully submitted Robin McKenna Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards Supervisor (3/25) BARRY TOWNSHIP Public Hearing on 99AY) Budget April 6,1990 Barry Township Board will hold a Public Hear­ ing on the Township proposed Budget for fiscal year 1999-2000 at the Township Hall 155 E Or­ chard at 7 00 p m on April 6 1999 Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Richard Barnum Supervisor (3/25) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been maoe •n the conditions of a mortgage made by Kyle W. Morgan, and Meltssa K Morgan, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Michigan General Mortgage, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 30. 1997. and recorded on Febru­ ary 3. 1997 in Liber 684. on Page 768, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bankers Trust Company. As Trustee as assignee, by an assignment dated Dacember 29. 1998 which was recorded on Feb­ ruary 2. 1999 in Document #1024629. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE AND 22/100 dollars ($74,935 22). including interest at 9.750% per annum Ad­ justable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 2/1 and 8/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1.00 p.m.. on April 22, 1999. Said premises are situated tn CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are de scribed as Parcel 1 Lots 32. 35. and 38 Lakeside Subdi­ vision according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats. Page 55. Except that part of Lots 32. 35 and 36 described as: Begin nmg at the Northwest comer of said Lot 32. Thence Northeasterly 85 feet along the North Line of said Lot. Thence Southeasterly 125.5 feet Parallel with the Westerly Line of said Lot to the South Line of the North 112 of said Lot 36. Thence Southwesterly 92.83 feet along said South Line of the East Line of Donee Avenue, thence Northerly 34.65 feet along said East line to an Angle Point tn Donee Avenue Thence Northerly along said east Ime to the Place of Beginning. Further ex­ cepting the Southerly 1/2 of said Lot 36. except the Easterly 100 feet Thereof Also including: That part of Lot 39 lying North of a Line which begins at the Southeast comer of said Lot and ends at a Point on the North Line of said Lot which is 100 feel Westerly of the Northeast cor­ ner of said Lot 39. Lakeside Subdivision, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Libet 2 ot Plats. Page 55 Parcel 2 Lot 37 of Lakeside Subdivision, ac­ cording tj the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 2 of Plats. Page 55. except the North 20 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tne date ot such sale Dated March 11.1999 Bankers Trust Company. As Trustee FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trot! & Trott. P.C. Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company. As Trustee 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F#e #98076116 Ravens (4/8) History comes alive every year lor Northeastern fifth graders, who are traditionally asked by language arts teacher Alice Gergen to read a ‘Little House on the Prairie* book and then create a model mimicking a building in the book. Students used everything from Popsicle sticks and pretzels to beans and sticks to make their buildings. Here Emily Hnney has built a model of a home like one in the book ■Little Town in the Ozarks.* which details the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the original series, after she has grown up and gotten married. Hastings band concert will be Monday night The Hastings High School concert and symphonic bands will give a free concert at 7:30 a.m. Monday. March 29. in the high school lecture hall. Just recently, both the concert and sym­ phonic bands attended the District 10 Band Festival in West Ottawa. The concert band received a division II rating, and the sym­ phonic band received a division 1 rating. These ratings are based on a scale of I to V. with I being the highest possible. In an effort to show the community what the bands do each year, it was decided to have a concert to showcase the work that these two ensembles put forth for this festi­ val. Each group will be performing the three works they prepared for the festival. There will also be included one new piece for each group to perform. The works that will be performed are: • Concert band - "Bell of Chicago." by John Phillip Sousa; “By Loch and Moun­ tain.” by Robert W. Smith; “Arrietta for Winds.” by Frank Erickson; and “Sym­ phonic Legend.” by Elliot del Borgo. • Symphonic band - “King Cotton, by John Phillip Sousa; “Folk Song Suite,” by Ralph Vaughan Williams; “Dedicatory Overture.” by Clifton Williams; and “Havcndancc.” by David Hollsinger. The concert will be under the direction of PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 The Prairieville Township Board will hold a public hearing for the new bud­ get covering estimated revenues and proposed expenditures for the 1999-2000 fiscal year at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris Road. Delton, MI on Tuesday. March 30. 1999 at 7:30 PM. pursuant to PA43 of 1963 as amend­ ed. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the pro­ posed budget will be a subject of this hearing. Please take further notice that a copy of said budget is available for public inspection at the office of the Township Clerk. 10115 S. Norris Road. Delton. Ml during regular business hours of 9:00-5:00 Monday thru Thursday. The Prairieville Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxil­ iary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting upon three days notice to the Prairieville Township Board either in writing or by calling (616) 623-2664. Normajean Campbell, Prairieville Township Clerk Stephanie Titmus, who read "On the Bank of Plum Creek," created a miniature covered wagon Joseph LaJoyc. director of the high school bands and Richard Moody, intern teacher with the Hastings band program. The admission to the concert is free. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L Slamm. Jr. a single man (original mortgagors) to Great Lakes Bancorp Mortgagee dated March 17. 1997, and recorded on April 21. 1997 in Liber 691. on Page 820, Barry County Records Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the TCF Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated March 14. 1997 which was recorded on April 21. 1997. in Liber 691, on Page 827. Barry County Records, on which mortgagee there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 77/100 dollars ($33,979 77). including inter­ est at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on Apnf 29. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Barry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Beginning in the Southwest corner of South­ east i/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14. town 2 North Range 9 West Hope Township Barry County, Michigan thence East along the South line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 ap­ proximately 10 rods to center of Lammers Road as point of beginning thence Easterly along the South line ol said Section. 660 feet thence Northerly 165 feet thence Westerly 460 feel thence North 45 feel thence Westerly 200 feet to the center of Lammers Road, thence Southerly 210 feet along the center of Lammers Road to a point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the such sale Dated March 18 1999 TCF Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 TrottS Trott PC Attorneys for TCF Mortgage Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File #990201383 Cougars (4/15) Heather Wilcox, who read "The First Four Years,’ made a cabin out of Popsicle sticks that has miniature furniture, a small stone fireplace, a tiny plastic replica of a pie. bearskin rugs, and wall decorations, including a cuckoo clock and miniature horns. Even a small stone wishing well is located just outside the front door. The project took her and her father three weeks to complete, she said ATTENTION: TURKEY HUNTERS Eaton County NWTF Chapter Annual Banquet When: Wed.. April 7, 1999, 6pm Social Hour, 7:30pm Dinner Where: American Legion. 1000 W. Lawrence. Charlotte. Ml Why: Comraderie, Food. Spirits. Prizes, Auctions For Tickets Call: •Ray Buffmyer (517) 543-8610 «Dave Smith (517) 543-6401 •To/n Dutcher (517) 543-6585 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 25 1 999 - Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES W controversy continues at TK by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Saying “It's not just a pile of rocks." some Thomapple Kellogg High School students and staff members have been circu­ lating petitions to save the white "M" in the end zone of the football field. There are plans io remove the rock con­ figuration as the TK Board of Education is seeking to eliminate references to the school district as "Middleville" and replace them with the name "Thomapple Kellogg." But a large group of students presented petitions with 550 names to the Board of Education at a special meeting March 22. Coaches Tim Penfield, Dan Erb and Gary McKee spoke forcefully on the meaning of the "M" to students and athletes. School Board President Dan Parker sup­ ported the students in their quest and asked board members to perhaps approve keeping the M and adding "TK" at the other end of the football stadium. This move was de­ feated by a voice vote. Board members Kim Selleck and Martin Wenger could not attend the special meet­ ing. and since the vote. Parker has been quoted on television that he may seek an­ other vote on the issue at the next school board meeting April 12. The "M" at the football field dates from the 1960s. The board voted last January to make sure that any new uniforms, stationery and signs use the official name. TK and/or a Trojan logo. The vote passed with only Board President Dan Parker dissenting. Boy Scout Ben McDuffee, a Middleville resident, then asked the board for permis­ sion to install in place of the "M" a cement "IK," which would be mounted flush to the ground making it easier to mow around. McDuffee would, also R* pan of his Ea­ gle Scout project, remove with a group of other scouts and adults the old wooden bleachers. This would save the school dis­ trict money dial could be spent elsewhere. What just seems to De an arrangement ot rocks is exerting passions in the Thomapple Kellogg School District. Some athletes, coaches and teachers have begun organizing to save the "M," which has been part of the end zone in the football stadium since the 1960s. This Eagle Scout project would not cost the district any money al all since McDuffec will provide all supplies and profes­ sional supervision. But since the board's January vote, there has been an undercurrent of dissent over what some sec as a change from "Mid­ dleville" to Thomapple Kellogg." Some coaches whose uniforms now read "Mid­ dleville” want them to stay that way. oth­ ers want to give teams choices Al the regular Board of Education meet­ HASIINCS 4 Free Drink Refill* ■25c Corn Refills ' ONLY $X*O wm • Mk Mk Mm. • taaijww «■ Wy Tawday Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call..945-9554 Norm Barlow (center), who is pictured with his wife Carole, was presented with the Red Rose Citation, given for community service, by the Hastings Rotary Club. In the photo with them are Rotarians Gene Haas (left) and Carl Schoessel. club president. Barlow receives ‘Red Rose’ award from Rotary The Hastings Rotary Club this week presented its "coveted Red Rose Citation" to Norm Barlow of Hastings. The Red Rose award is given to persons who have, through diligent use of their own time, demonstrated their concern for a better community to live in. Rotarians honored Barlow for 30 years of service, including his participation in the chib's Trees of Remembrance program, for playing the piano at club meetings each week, for his dedication and all the other activities in which be contributes Barlow, who owns Barlow Florist and Bartow's Christian Book Store in down­ serves the community by speaking and pre­ senting floral arranging demonstrations to all age groups, from pre-schoolers to senior citizens. Barlow seldom misses a Rotary meeting. He said be really enjoys the many friend­ ships be has made over the years and en­ joys Rotary. The three most important priorities of his life, be said, are (1) his God. (2) his family, wife and children and (3) bis friends. Bartow said it has been a joy to be part of Rotary for the past 30 years and he will continue to serve in the future. ing March 8. the board heard from teacher Shelley Erb and track coach Tammy Ben­ jamin about the emotional significance of including Middleville as a way to reach back to successful teams and athletes of the past. But Superintendent Jay Cason said that all residents of the Thomapple Kellogg school district do not have the same at­ tachment to Middleville. Tbe district covers Thomapple. Irving, parts of Yankee Springs and Rutland Townships as well as the Village of Freeport Speakers al tbe March 22 meeting told the board that tbe "M" has been on the football field their "entire lives." Many speakers talked about tradition. The board last January also decided to go ahead with plans to demolish the current middle school building because tbe groups trying to save the building could not come up with a viable plan for maintaining it. At tbe March 22 meeting tbe board was presented with preliminary plans for a "tribute" to tbe building, which will allow residents to remember and honor it omrv CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE HYDRANT FLUSHING Notice is hereby given that the City of Hastings Department of Public Services will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the City on TUESDAY, MARCH 30.1 m Hydrant flushing may cause a slight loss of water pressure and some water discoloration. Everil G. MvJishum City Clerk (105) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 317 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN town Hastings with his wife Carole, often THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Job #753n Nursing Instructor. Full time, tenure track; evening teaching assignments at various KCC sites; instruction/evaluation in theoretical and clinical nursing applications and medical-surgical/adult nursing; recruit/advise/counsel students; supervise/coordinate clinical learning experiences; attend staff meetings; committee/project participation; develop student-focused instructional methods; develop/use instructional technologies; distance learning. Required: BSN, min. 2 yrs. clinical practice, RN Michigan licensure, experience working with diverse population. Preferred: Master’s Degree with nursing major, min. 2 years teaching experience, home health nursing experience. Salary commensurate with education/experience; start date 08/18/99. Job #754n Director of the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center. Full time, 12 months. Administer/supervise industrial based programs in Electricity/ Electronics, Machine Tool and Die, Maintenance Mechanic, Pipefitting, Plastics, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning, Robotics, Sheet Metal and Welding; coordinate apprenticeship programs; manage center; market/recruit local and area business/industry. Required: Master's Degree or equivalent teaching experience in technical or skills trade area, excellent communication skills, experience working with manufacturing based employers. Preferred: Community college experience, experience managing industrial training programming and with distance leaming/instructional technology. Administrative salary range $49,068 - $60,133; start date May 1999. Applicants must meet minimum requirements. Visit our web site at www.kellogq.cc.mi.us for detailed job postings. Excellent benefit package and choice of D/B or D/C retirement. Letter of application and resume must be received by 4pm EST on 04/09/99 at Administrative Services Job_____ , Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, Ml 49017-3397. Mail, Fax: 616 962­ 4290 or Email: admserv@kellogq.cc.mi.us materials. AA/EOE. An ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance of the City of Hastings by amending parts of Division 3. Meadow Stone Planned Unit Development of Article VII Planned Unit Development of the City of Hastings Zoning Ordinance. A complete copy of Ordinance 317 is available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office. City Hall. Hastings. Michigan. This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the charter for the City of Hastings. Moved by White, second by McIntyre that Ordinance No. 317 be adopted. Tubbs. Wood. McIntyre. White. May and Campbell None Jaspcrsc Blcam and Hawkins Yeas: Nays: Abstain: Absent: I. Sherlyn Courtney. Deputy City Clerk, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was adopted al a regular meeting of the Hastings City Council of the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, on the 22nd day of March. 1999. Sherlyn Courtney Deputy City Clerk (101) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 318 An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hastings (the Ordinance) by deleting Section 90-93(15), Signs Exempted. SECTION | Delete Section 90-963(15) (Existing Language: Special decorative displays, signs, pennants, flags or banners used for holidays, public demonstrations for promotion of civic welfare, or charitable purposes, where­ in the same shall be usedfor not more than 30 days. SECT1QS.11 This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City g." Hastings. Moved by White, with second by May that the abotc Ordinance be adopted. Yeas: Nays: Absent May. White. McIntyre. Jaspcrsc. Wood. Tubbs and Campbell None Blcam and Hawkins 1. SherK n Courtney. Deputy City Clerk, do hereb} certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted tn the Hastings City Council on the 22nd da\ of March. 1999. Sherlyn Courtney Deputy City Clerk (102) Synopsis BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting March 2. 1999 Meeting caHed to order at 7 30 p m ROLL CALL All Board members present Sev­ eral guests Minutes ot Feb 2 1999 meeting were ap proved and placed on hie Treasurer report tor penod 11 presented to each member and placed on hie Tax Settlement *4 accepted tor S107 0ib 44 Tax Settlement »5 accepted tor $440 353 47 I FT accepted tor $4 005 33 ’ Resolution 99-1 adopted Authorized March tolls tor $26 561 46 Meeting aojoumed at 8 50 p m Respectfully . Debra Dewey-Perry Clerk Richard Barnum Supervisor (3/25) State of Michigan County of Barry Probate Court NOTICE OF SALE File No. 95-21615-SE HON RICHARD H. SHAW ESTATE OF MICHAEL P ULRICH DAVID H TRIPP PC Petitioner vs CHRISTINE ULRICH Respondent David H Tnpp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings Michigan 49058 (616) 945-9585 Attorney for Petitioner In pursuant and by virtue of a Judgment ot the Probate Court in the County of Barry. State ol Michigan made and entered on February 1 1999 in a certain cause therein pending wherein Dawd H Tnpp. PC was Petitioner and Chnstme Ulrich as the Respondent notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder at the East steps ol the courthouse situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, on Thursday April 29. 1999 at 100 pm, the following de­ scribed property All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township c’ Castleton County ol Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 30 TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 7. WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST COR­ NER OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 150 FEET THENCE WEST 200 FEET THENCE SOUTH 150 FEET TO THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY THENCE EAST ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY 200 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN Dated March 18 1999 Joel Garza Barry County Deputy Shentt Drafted by David H. Tnpp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945-9585 C \DHT Client FilesMJIr-iCh. Michael PWotice of sale doc (4/29) MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred m the conditions of a mortgage made by CAR.. MEHER. a married man to WMC MORTGAGE CORP a California corporation, PO Box 54089. Los Angeles CA 90054. dated July 29. 1997. and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on Septem­ ber 8. 1997, m Document Number 1001296 Said mortgage was assigned to RANKERS TRUST CO OF CALIFORNIA as Trustee by mesne as signments dated October 7. 1997 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on Au­ gust 24, 1998 m Document Number 1016929 By reason of such default the undersigned elects lo deciare the entire unpaid amount of sard mort­ gage due and payable forthwith At the date ol this notice there is claimed to be due for pnncipal and interest at the rate of 11 4900% per annum on said mortgage the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN and 63/100 DOLLAR0 * A($46.215 * C * * * * * 63) ****** No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue ot the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses. including attorney s fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the high­ est bidder at the County Courthouse in Hastings the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry City of Hastings on Thursday April 8 1999 al 1 00 p m . local time Pursuant to Pubic Act No 104 Pubic Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240 (3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned m ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated m the Township of Castleton County of Barry, State of Michigan and more fully described as A PARCEL IN THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 36 T3N R7W, DESCRIBED AS BEGIN­ NING AT A POINT IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY THAT IS 809 5 FT E OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 36 THENCE NORTH 225 FT THENCE W 146 FT THENCE N TO MICHIGAN CEN­ TRAL RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID RAILWAY TO A POINT DUE N OF A POINT 934 5 FT E OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 36 THENCE S TO THE E & W 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 36 THENCE W 125 FT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING BANKERS TRUST CO OF CALIFORNIA as Trustee Assignee of Mortgagee Dated February23. 1999 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue. N W Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (3-25) �Page 18 The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 25 1999 LEGAL NOTICES State Police arrest alleged drug dealer by Shelly Suber Staff Writer A Marshall man suspected of drug deal­ ing was arrested by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police March 13 after a routine traffic stop turned up more than $3,300 cash. 35 grains of metham­ phetamine. 70 hits of acid, an address book, drug ledger, scales and more inside the vehicle. Michael Jacobus. 30, is currently being held in the Barry County Jail on $25,000 bond facing two counts of controlled sub­ stance, second offense and one count of driving on a suspended license. He was originally lodged on $125,000 bond which was reduced at his March 15 ar­ raignment. Jacobus' car originally was stopped on Banfield Road near Ferris Road at about 7:20 p.m. for having a burned out license plate light, according to a police report. After learning via the Law Enforcement Information Network that Jacobus was al­ legedly driving on a suspended license, the trooper told Jacobus he would not take him to jail, but would only issue a citation. "He said ‘you rock! You're the best, cool!.’" reported the officer. The trooper liven asked the driver if one of the suspensions was for a drug-related crime. Jacobus allegedly replied that it was and consented to a search of his vehicle, said the officer, who went on to find a mari­ juana smoking pipe in the pocket of a men’s leather jacket in the rear seal of ihe vehicle. The officer found the cash, metham­ phetamine. blotter acid and 3.2 grams of marijuana inside a brown, suede leather bag. which also contained narcotic packag­ ing supplies, he reported. Further search also turned up portable scales, a calculator, a baggie containing suspected methamphetamine, a phone card. b<M>k of matches, a cellular phone and a RfW "During the evening, between 8 p.m. and midnight, his pager received 16 pages and his cell phone received four calls," said ihe tnxvper. who also reported that the amount of cash found matched ihe ledger "The money was forfeited because i’. was recovered within a close vicinity to a large amount of narcotics and is believed to be profits from narcotic sales," he said. Drug sniffing dogs turned up no other drugs or paraphernalia and the car was turned over to its owner, police said. No exit interview for Nashville chief by Shawn* Hubbarth Staff Writer There will be no exit interview between departing Police Chief Bob Baker and the Nashville Village Council, said Baker last Friday. , Baker said he would have done the exit interview the council had wanted if the it could have been done in closed session, not open to the public. But Village President Dennis Mapes said that, according to the village attorney, the interview must be open to the public under the Open Meetings Act. "I wanted it in closed session, but due to 11k* fact that we could not do that, I chose not to," said Baker. The Police Committee was scheduled to conduct interviews with officers Terry Johnson and Garry Barnes March 23 and will bring a recommendation for acting in­ terim chief to the next council meeting. Baker tendered his resignation March 9, io be effective on March 31. The council, at the last meeting, did not formally accept the resignation. They agreed to wait on the possibility of an exit interview, "so that we can learn from our mistakes," Trustee Ginger Burd said at the meeting. GIRL Alexis N colc Duby was bom on February 26. 1999 at 2:28 p.m. at Metro­ politan Hospital. She weighed 7 lbs. and was 19 inches long. Her parents arc Bob Duby and Jessica Newcombe of Ionia. Alexis is welcomed home by her big broth­ er Zackary. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Robert A. Tremain and Associates, PC. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in ihe conditions of a mortgage made by GRANT PARISH AND KELLIS PARISH HUSBAND AND WIFE to EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF Ml dated May 6 1998 and recorded on May 15. 1998 Inst *1012029 Barry County Records Michigan and assigned by said mortgagee to US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION by an assignment dated May 14 1998 and recorded on February 16 1999 Inst *1025222 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty five thousand nine hundred ninety two and 26/ICX) Dollars <$55 992 26) including inter est at 9 850" o per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse Hast­ ings Ml. at 1 00 p m on April 29. 1999 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF HAST INGS Barry County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as PARCEL A THE EAST 43 75 FEET OF THE NORTH 5 33 RODS OF LOT 880 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF PARCEL B BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF EAST 43 75 FEET OF THE NORTH 5 33 RODS OF LOT 880 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF THENCE WEST 12 FEET. THENCE NORTH 31 5 FEET. THENCE EAST 12 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 31 5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING PP *08-051-201 278-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 3241 (a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 18. 1999 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremam & Associates. PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Bv.r-ngham. Ml 48009-6616 (4/15) Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... Melton Andrew Myers. Lake Odessa and Bonnie Lynn Keeler, Hastings. Stanley Carl Labinski. Hastings and Tari Ljnn Boyce, Hastings. Michael E. Norton. Hastings and Arlene M. Bryans. Hastings. MANAGER FIRED, Continued from page 1 department, discussions about bow to eval­ uate tbe manager's job performance, discus­ sions of how much influence council members should have in tbe day-to-day running of tbe village. Tbe contract signed by the village and Arking included a provi­ sion that tbe manager would be paid for three months after termination or until he ger an alternative health plan. Tie manager's contract was renewed in 199.1 but there has been continuing friction between Arking and council. New members of council were elected in March 1998. The council passed a resolution to allow department heads to report to President Loo Myers or his designee until a new village manager is hired Acctxding to Newman, the search for a new manager will begin immediately. 616-945-9554 Freeport elevator donates to animal shelter WANT TO GET A FOOT IN THE DOOR? Nou can do lhai here at Thomapple Manor and gel paid while you are doing it!!! Prc-qualificalions include: honesty, dependability, like working with and helping peo­ ple. Training lasts II days ami begins on April 7th The first 6 days run from Sam - 4pm and the last 5 days run from 6.30 am - 2:30 pm with no classes being held on the weekends. Starting rale of pay is S7.8I per hour with excellent benefits, including medical and/or denial insurance. To apply, come io Thomapple Manor to fill our an application and schedule an interview before April 2nd. I999. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058 EOE LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry Ol­ ney a married man and Pamela Olney, signing as Borrower" solely for the purpose of barring and waiving any rights given to me by MSA 27.5288 and any other dewer rights conferred by law upon me It is understood that I sign without personal obligation for payment c4 any sums secured by this mortgage (original mortgagors) to GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN as succes­ sor by merger to Great Lakes National Bank, f/ak/a Great Lakes Bancorp. Mortgagee, dated January 29. 1996. and recorded on February 6. 1996 m Liber 651, on Page 53. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUN DRED FIVE AND 54/100 dollars ($78,805 54). in­ cluding interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sad mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on April 22. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec­ tion 18. Town t North. Range 8 West The re­ demption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated March 11. 1999 Great Lakes National Bank Michigan FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1301 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for Great Lakes National Bank 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *98032051 Cougars (4-8) hwr I Wr. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP IF you have considered entering the health core profession. a great way to A special BUDGET MEETING is scheduled for Tuesday. March 30. 1999 at 7:00 pm at the Baltimore Township Hall 3100 E. Dowling Rd. The purpose of the meeting is to 1.) Hold a budget hearing for the 1999-2000 fiscal year. 2.) Adopt a 99/00 budget. 3.) Any other business necessary to close out the current fiscal year. Tracy Mitchell, Clerk CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS TenderCare Hastings has positions available for Certified Nursing Assistants. We offer benefit package with competitive wages and a pleasant working environment. Mail or fax resume to: TenderCare Hastings 0 240E. North St.. Hastings. MI 49058 Fax: 616-945-2453 Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. $50.00 Off ~ Since ~ Deductibles ♦ Experienced Expert Installation ♦ Fast Friendly Service ft aX ♦ Highest Quality Glass and Materials ♦ Guaranteed Workmanship ♦ Free Mobile or Pickup and Delivery Call - 6 16-945-5085 TenderCare Hastings 240E. North St., Hastings, MI 49058 Fax: 616-945-2453 i911 EMERGENCY 2 Home Address Signs 3 •4 Required by new Barry County ' Ordinance *19.95 ca. - 2 or more *17.95 ea. • • • • debtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses ol sate, certain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgage as foBows Commencing at the Northeast comer of Sec­ tion 21. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence West 6 rods, thence South 13 1/3 rods, thence East 6 rods, thence North 13 1/3 rods to the place of beginning PP*08-040-021-105-100-00 L* 8014-0002017 The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the dale of safe Dated Marcli 11. 1999 MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK. FSB 629 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (4-8) CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES 1999 Street Tree Request for Bids Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Mailed same day (‘3.00 postage) Installation available Action Signs tacross from E.U'. Hits*) 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 948-8618 o. Ton r™« 888-577-7446 trees dan April 6.1999 re I DO pm The City orHaumpsresenrslhcnghl In reject any and all bub and to wuve any nrepulanties srilhrn Ihe bids. nd to acccpi the bid ofuch the City believes io be in hs bcu mlereu. all facion considered (IM) CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 1999 SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM The City of Hastings. Michigan is soliciting bids for its annual concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter repair and replacement program. This work is to be bid on a unit price basis with payment based on field measured in­ place quantities. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregulari­ ties in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. April 6, 1999 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - 1999 Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter”. (104) 1946 2 18 N. Jefferson St. Downtown Hastings Discover the best of nursing witn TenderCare. When you Join our team, you will be working with the best of nursing professionals. Our reputation for quality has made us the largest provider of long-term care in Michigan. We currently have positions available. We offer a benefit package. For immediate consideration please mail or fax resume to: 0 . ♦ Direct Insurance Billing RN/LPN NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Detault having been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on June 6. 1995. by Gregory A Heath, a single man, as Mortgagor, to Hastings Savings and Loan (nA/a MainStreet Savings Bank FSB), as Mortgagee and whch mortgage was recorded in the office of the Regis­ ter of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on June 8. 1995 at Uber 632. Page 369 (the -Mortgage ) and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due an indebtedness as defined by the Mortgage due and unpaid n the amount of Fifty Eight Thou­ sand Three Hundred Forty Three Dollars and 64/100 ($58,343 64). as of the date of this notice including principal, interest, and other costs se­ cured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power ol safe in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the de­ fault NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. April 15.1999, at 1OO o’clock m the afternoon, at the courthouse at 220 W State Street, that being the ptace of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at pubic sate, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the in­ trees to be pUmrf n the urea nyH ot wiys and public twls ihmughoul tows Spccibcasons «re ivaiUble al Ihe Office of dsc City CtakTreasuret. 201 E Stare Si.. Haunts. Ml 40051 Bids are doe re lhe above adtass no • Yw Cm Take Cm* bUrt is by obtaining your CENA certificate In the matte- ot RODNEY DOUGLAS ROE Social Security No 384-76-0537 Notice to an interested parties and Douglas F:oe. known interested party, whose whereabouts is unknown and whose interest tn the matter may be barred or affected by the foHowmg A hearing wiU be field on Wednesday Apni 21. 1999 at 10 00 am m the probate courtroom Hastings Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the Petition for Appointment of Tracy L Roe as Personal Representative of the Estate Date March 18 1999 By Richard L Halpert (P22772) 136E Michigan Ave Suite 1050 Kalamazoo Ml 49007 (616) 388-4800 Tracy L Roe 10963 West Pine Lake Road Delton Ml 49046 (3^S) Dre City ot llulmr n requeuing Ms for provision only (nm pUmingj oT Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer accepts a $200 check from Jim Decker of Freeport Elevator for the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee. Decker donated $1 per bag of pet food sold at the elevator during a recent promotion, (photo supplied) 'Qibrnapple NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ebn’t Put Your Baby’s Health On The Line. State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO KNOWN INTERESTED PARTY File No 99-22560 SE BANK BRANCH MANAGER STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA is seeking a full time innovative employee to join our management team. This position requires a business degree and/or 5 years of Branch Management experience. This position will require a strong customer calling and business development background, as well as the ability and experience to manage people. Experience with ITI software is helpful. Good organiza­ tional and communication skills are required. Wc offer a good benefit package and pleasant working conditions. Send resume to: State Bank of Caledonia c/o Jan Crum 627 Main Street, Caledonia, MI 49316 EOE/M/F/D/V �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 25 1999 - Page 19 Donations sought to restore community nativity display by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor More than 30 years zgo. the united ef­ forts of many people living in the Hastings area made it possible for the community to have a new nativity scene to symbolize the true meaning of tbe Christinas season. The Banner reported in August. 1968 that leaders of ihe campaign to provide funds for the purchase of a new nativity set were proud of lhe response of citizens for their help in pouring $4,094 into lhe fund That was more than lhe original goal so additional pieces were purchased to aug­ ment tbe Christmas setting. After three decades of being exposed to winter elements, the crtche’s life-sized fig­ ures need to be repaired and repainted so a call is going out to the community again. All interested citizens, churches and organi­ zations arc being invited to make donations to help pay for lhe restoration costs and a special offering will be collected during the Community Good Friday Service April 2 at the First Presbyterian Church in Hast­ ings. The Hastings Area Ministerial Associa­ tion (HAMA), comprised of pastors from local churches, is coordinating the collec­ tion of donations to refurbish tbe nativity scene, said lhe Rev. larry HuNcy, who has been asked to pursue the project for HAMA. The 19-piecc nativity set was originally made at Brunner's, billed as the world's largest Christmas store, in Frankenmuth and that's where tbe figures are being re­ stored, Hubley said. Mr. Bronner, who founded the business, even came to Hast­ ings for tbe dedication of the nativity set in the late 1960s Bronner's agreed to restore the nativity scene "for $3,865 which is about what it cost new," Hubley said. "But. today to buy that same set would be $20,000 to $21,000 so we've got a jewel there." "They (Bronner's staff) are in the process of refurbishing it That means any damage they wiU fix and they will repaint it .Ap­ ones," Hubley said. The work is expected to be completed by April 30. Bronner’s has asked for a payment of SI.500 by that date and the balance by Sept. 30. HAMA has agreed to donate S300, which is almost half of its treasury, as seed money for lhe refurbishing costs, Hubley said. Ln addition, HAMA has agreed to for­ feit ns share of the Good Friday offering to the cause. In the past that offering has been shared equally by HAMA and Love Inc. of Barry County, he noted. Love Inc. also was will­ ing to waive its share "so the entire offer­ ing will go toward the refurbishing of the set," Hubley said. The Good Friday Service begins at noon. Those who can't attend may make a donation through the mail. "This is something that the Christian community needs to undertake as a pro­ ject," be said of tbe restoration. Checks may be made payable to the Hastings Area Ministerial Association and sent in care of John Huntley, who is the secretary/treasurer for HAMA. P.O. box 540, Hastings, Mich. 49058. "If somebody is looking for tax credit. HAMA doesn't have a tax exempt number and so wc would ask anyone then to make the contribution to their local church and ask the church to pool their contributions" and send them to the same post office box address, Hubley said. "It's a wonderful project. That's a beauti­ ful (nativity) set." Hubley said. "It's exciting to think that it's going to look better than it has in years, maybe bet­ ter than ever because the Ikw paints arc supposed to be even brighter than it was originally." He also commended Bronner's for its co­ operation. LEGAL NOTICE Call, to order and Pledge to the ctag. Adams Forster Tonkin Albert arid 10 citizens minutes, and March hills Received correspondence, committee and treasurer s report Approved Budget Transfers, Resolution on FOIA tees 3 Resolutions for Special Assessment to pave part ol Couth Shore Drive new contract lor Sexton appointments to Planning Commis­ sion. ZBA and Sewer Authority Boards. $1,000 marching money for Roads schedule of meet­ ings lor 99-2000 fiscal year including starting Township Board meetings at Z.Ofl c_m.. bank depositones auditor paying unpaid bifls to end of year budget for B P H Ftre Department and Del­ ton District Library year end transfers from Gen­ eral Fund, budget for fiscal year 1999-2000. thank you to Planning Commission for setting up more meetings on Land Use Map per suggestion of isla DeVries and Roger Adams, reimbursing Johnnie Bishop for attending Futurmg Committee meeting leaf bagger for Sexton. Agreement with Imperial Municipal Services, ad for new hours for Building Inspector/Zonmg Administrator, hmng Keith Assenmacher to final old mechanical per­ mits hiring Professional Code Inspectors to issue and insract for mechanical permits as of March 15. 1999 having Attorney Ken Sparks draw up Ordinance No 32 to revise Ordinance No 31 to remove references to mechanical code. Resolu­ tion No 99-1 changing the designated Ordinance Enforcement Officer new computer for Assessor, printer for Building Department using Patrick Hudson for 2 more Planning Commission meet­ ings as Planner purchase of 1 Barry County Land Use Plan book letter of apology to John Hook for error made by previous Zoning Adminis­ trator. continuing to employ Michael Huffman as Electrical Inspector gravel top soil, sign and re­ pair of tables in Township Park Adjournment at 8 40 p m Sylvia W Forster Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert Supervisor (3/25) Advertise in... The Hastings The Hastings Area Ministerial Association is ____ ____________ the collection of donations to refurbish the nativity scene that is part of the holiday decor downtown Hastings. Please Support The Barry County UNITED WAY! GET RESULTS! faster Sunday Service April 4, 1999 at First Baptist Church First Service is 8:30-9:30 a.m. Breakfast is from 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2nd Service is 11 :OO a.m. No Sunday School. United Wbu 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings_______ AVON Over 600 Family Products Earn up to 50% Choose your own hours Unlimited Income! 1-800-484-7850 ext. 3892 A friendly reminder to our growing family... If you wish to continue receiving medical care from Dr. Garber, Dr. Carlson and Kathy Carlson, C.F.N.P. at the new office of Family Tree Medical Associates, your medical records need to be transferred to out office. If you have not already done so, simply stop by the office of Thomapple Valley Family Physicians before May 1 and have your records transferred at no cost. Beginning May 1, there will be a minimal fee for this service. Please call us at 945-7497(PHYS) if you have any questions. We look for ard to providing you with quality health care, BANNER Call us at... 945-9554 employees have taken funds home foe safe­ keeping when the hanks were closed and then deposited the funds the next day Arrangements have been made for tbe county to rent a night deposit box al a lo­ cal bank to solve the issue Commissioners had expressed concern that taking funds home was putting county employees at risk for home invasions. "This (policy) lakes the burden off these people We're asking too much of these people to lake it home.' Wenger said. • Set 10 a.m. Tuesday. April 27, as the date for a public bearing for the Village of Middleville's request to annex seven parcels of land located in Tbornapple Township. One parcel includes tbe new Thomapple Kellogg Middle School property and its annexation has been requested by the TK Board of Education. Township officials have not objected to the annexation proposal. Most of lhe parcels the village wants io annex are "essentially small non-village 'is­ lands' which are totally surrounded by Middlev.Ue. according to a letter written by Village President Lon V. Myers. "We see no logical reason for having such boles' or saw-tooth borders' in the village jurisdiction, especially to tbe extent that they tend to make the equitable admin­ istration and delivery of various public ser­ vices much more difficult than they should be." be said. They also tend to cause un­ derstandable hut completely unnecessary confusion among residents and visitors alike about just what is pan of tbe village of Middleville and what is not "...Having straighter, more logical and more predictable village limits are in ev­ eryone's interests," Myers said. Annexing the seven parcels will help achieve that goal, be added. If the proposed parcels are annexed, the owners will have the benefit of public wa­ ler for fire protection and village police protection services. Some of the properties proposed for an­ nexation already have village sewer and/or waler services. Those who already have those services will pay lower rales if they are annexed. They currently pay double rales if they are not within the village lim­ its. Properties that do not yet have access to water and sewer, probably will be able to have those services by lhe end of tbe 1999 construction season in exchange for stan­ dard connection fees, Myers said. parently tbe new paints that they have will be a little more brilliant than the older Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting March 15. 1999 -6:30 p.m. PAY HIKES, continued from page 1 from our family to yours. familyAtree MEDICAL ASSOCIATES R. Troy Carlson, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. • Kathleen Carlson, C.F.N.P. 1005 WEST GREEN STREET • SUITE 201-A • HASTINGS, MICHIGAN PHONE 616-945-7497(FHYS) • FAX 616-945-0214 49058 Joining the village also entails paying village taxes, which have been set at 11.5615 mills for several years, he said. • Approved spending $4,926 to enclose a work area for probation officers in lhe Dis­ trict Court quarters al lhe Courts & Law Building. The improvement will provide a confidential and secure area for the proba­ tion officers to see clients. There are ap­ proximately 700 people currently on proba­ tion Each probation officer has a caseload of more than 200 • Heard Pine Lake area citizen Sharon Ford complain about her experience with the Southwest Barry County Sewer 4 Wa­ ter Authority She has asked State Senator Joanne G Emmons the question of who has control over lhe Sewer & Waler Authority, and Emmons referred Ford to the County Board for an answer. Commissioner Jim Bailey, County Board chairman, said the board has asked for legal advice to find out who has power over the Sewer & Water Authority because a number of citizens have inquired "why isn't tbe county board doing anything about this?" when they have concerns. Bailey pointed out that the Sewer & Wa­ ler Authority is a separate board and the county may not have any authority over it. He also told Ford that control probably is "with you as voters.' The authority's board includes elected township officials Hastings SAXONS ...you’ve made your hometown PROUD! Deputy County Clerk Vital-Recdf<R"-“ •' Under the supervision of the County Clerk. Receives, prepares, indexes and mails legal documents such as vital records, passport applications, gun permits and others. Assists first deputy derk in preparation for all county elections and maintains campaign finance records, petition filings and voter registration information. Send resume to: Debbie S. Smith, Bany Co. Clerk 220 W. State St, Hastings, MI 49058 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT REED, STOVER & O'CONNOR, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made in the terns and conditions of a certain mortgage which was made on the 9th day of January. 1997. by SCOTT W. PARKS a Single person, as Mortgagor to FAST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organized and existing undei the laws of the United States, as Mortgagee, and recorded on the 22nd day of January. 1997, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County and State of Michigan in Liber 683 of Records. Page 504. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the date hereof $14.086 50 principal and interest at 7 6% per annum, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and the power ot sale m said mortgage contained having be­ come operative by reason of such default Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of April, 1999. at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hast­ ings. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the high­ est bidder at public auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, tor the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest to date of sale and legal costs and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be pato by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises are described as situate m the Town­ ship of Johnstown, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wrt LOT 51 OF COUNTRY ACRES ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 64 Tie period of redemption will be six months rrom date of sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1946CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 11, 1999 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION REED STOVER A OCONNOR. PC 151 S Rose Street. Suite 800 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 By Robert C Engels, one of its Attorneys (4/15) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leslie D. Powers. Husband and Cheryl Powers. His Wife, to Allstate Mort­ gage and Finance Corporation mortgagee, dated May 16.1995 and recorded May 31.1995 m Uber 631. Page 526, Barry County Records said mort­ gage is now held by Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association. As Trustee by assignment dated May 22. 1995 and recorded on May 31. 1995 m Uber 631. Page 534. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Six and 29/100 Dollars ($82,446 29) including interest at the rate of 12.5% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ol the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p m on April 29. 1999 The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 18. Yankc* Springs Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 90 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated March 18. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association. As Trustee. As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643*4464 Ate No 189 0181 (4/15) RAISE CASH, FAST by advertising In the Banner CLASSIFIEDS! �Page 20 - Tl« Hastings Banner - Thursday March 25 1999 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cofl...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST: Full time position open for fast paced, two organization office. The qualified candidate will possess skills in Office 97. basic account­ ing. be detail oriented, able to handle numerous tasks, and has c a great attitude. Good pay and benefit package to successful candidate. Send resume by April 5. 1999 to Directors. P.O. Box 81. Hastings. Ml 49058 HUMAN RESOURCES/CUSTOMER SERVICE: A large international corporation has a cunent opening in its expanding Hastings franchise operation. This opportunity includes exten­ sive interviewing and testing of clients, as well as placement of clients into appropriate employ­ ment. A high level of phone and customer service work is a por­ tion of daily responsibilities, as well as a variety of administra­ tive work (unemployment pro­ cess! ng and worker ’ s compensa­ tion). Outside sales activity and community involvement may also be added to the position. Candidates should be high en­ ergy individuals who are self­ motivated and definitely team players. This is an immediate, long-term/full time opportunity and 'hose interested should for­ ward a resume and salary history to the address below, for imme­ diate consideration. Branch Su­ pervisor. AD *632. do Re­ minder. P.O. Box 188. Hastings. Ml 49058 CABINETRY/C/iRPENTER: Local company accepting appli­ cations for a cabinet maker/carpcnter. Must read drafts and blue­ prints, and have experience in carpentry. Full-time days, over­ time possible. Temp to perm., wages based on experience. Must submit a resume. Please apply at MANPOWER, 127 N. Market St.. Hastings. 616-948-3000 EOE. MEDICAIVSECRETARIAL: Hastings area chiropractic office is in need of secretarial/receptionist. Days, full-time, temp to perm., wages based on experi­ ence. Must have experience in medical terminology and insur­ ance billing. Duties include: scheduling, answering phones, billing, custonter service, and all general office duties. Must sub­ mit a resume. Apply at MAN­ POWER, 127 N. Market St.. Hastings. 616-948-30^|Mfc QUALITY ALDITORiCfWnpany east of Hastings is accept­ ing applications for a Quality Auditor. 1st shift, full-time, temp to perm., must have experience reading blu.-orints. using cali­ pers, micrometers, and knowl­ edge of accurate tolerance mea­ surements. Must submit a re­ sume. Apply at MANPOWER, 127 N. Mtfket St. Hastings. 948­ 3000 EOE OFnCE CLERK: Sunfield iron company is accepting appli­ cations for full-dme. 2nd shift 2pm-10pm . temp to perm , gen­ eral office position. Starting at $8.00/ph. Duties include invok­ ing. phone work, customer ser­ vice, light data entry, etc. Submit resume to MANPOWER, 127 N. Market SL, Hastings. 616­ 948-3000. EOE.______________ ASSEMBLERS/GENERAL LABOR: Hastings sprinkler manufacturer is accepting appli­ cations. Start at $7/ph, full-time, temp to possible perm. Must have good attendance and pass a drug screen. Call MANPOWER, 127 N. Market St.. Hastings. 616­ 948-3000. EOE. SMALL PIECE ASSEM­ BLERS: S.E Grand Rapids automotive company is accept­ ing applications for assemblers. 2nd i 3rd shifts. Full-time, temp to perm. Start $8.25/ph. Good attendance, references, and drug free a must. Apply at MAN­ POWER, 127 N. Market. Hastings. 948-3000 EOE. SALES/CUSTOMER SER­ VICE: Local cellular company has immediate opening for sales person. Must be customer ser­ vice oriented, outgoing. friendly. Experience a plus. Full and part­ time available. Start at $7.00$7.50/ph depending on experi­ ence. Resume required. Apply at MANPOWER, 127 N. Market. Hastings. 616-948-3000. EOE HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak Sl, Freeport. Ml EOE EDUCATION ASSISTANT: Great opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people. Involve* interacting with school groups, public speak­ ing, hauling water and fire­ wood, setup and cleanup for programs. Some weekends re­ quired. High school diploma or GED required. Send appli­ cation w/resume to: Chariton Park Museum 2545 S. PARTTIME DISHWASHER: Evenings and weekends. Apply at County Seat 948-4042. Help Warned Card Of III a ills DUE TO A LARGE IN­ CREASE IN BUSINESS, local company must expand and fill 10 full time permanent positions to start at $540 per week. Com­ pany will train the inexperienced, job descriptions, hours, pay scale, profit sharing, benefits, etc. will be discussed at a one on one interview. No 3rd shift. For ap­ pointment. call 948-2387 ext. 8. THE FAMILY OF FLORA REYNOLDS want to thank everyone for their caring at her passing, Thomapple Manor for 2 years of caring for her, Dr. Polohlski and E.R. staff, 2nd floor staff at Pennock Hos­ pital, Dr. Wildern, for his spe­ cial care over the year*, Pastor Larry Hubley and Rev. Ken Vaught for their visits, prayers and the service. Dave Wren, Wrens Funeral Home. For the many prayers, visits and food, flowers and memorials from our friends, for the Hope United Methodist ladies for a marvelous luncheon. Our mother was a lovely lady and she and we also are blessed with many friends. God bless each of you. Thank you again. Mary and Chuck Fuller and families, Bob and Vivian Reynolds and family. CLERICAL DATA ENTRY HELP NEEDED: Full time position, computer knowledge a must. Word Perfect.Quattro Pro. and Paradox a plus. Competitive wages, highly motivated indi­ vidual with little need for direct supervision. Please apply by sending resume to: CDI/OCC 220 W. Court St. Hastings. Mi. 49058._______________________ LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd shift. This well estab­ lished company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit pacuige with $12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drug screen. For immediate consid­ eration contact STAFFMARK 725 W. State Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or call us at 948-8555.____________________ NOW HIRING: HOME & GARDEN party demonstrators, beautiful home decor, work when you want-great commissions, call Bobbi. 616-945-021L ACCEPTING APPLICA­ TIONS for part-time/summer help. Must have valid driver* license. Apply in person, (no phone calls). Hastings Detail Shop, 1510 Star School Rd., Hartings, Ml.________________ DIRECT CARE WORKERS, paid training to work with per­ sons with developmental dis­ abilities. Up to 18 hours per week, variable shifts, starting wage al $7.32. Must be 18, have diploma or GED and current drivers li­ cense. Call 616-945-9613 and ask for Lori or Tracy RETIREES: Want to supple­ ment your income working part time earning $7.32 an hour to start? We are a group home in Hastmgs for developmentaly disadults looking for caring, mature workers to help with the retftfcnts care and housekeep­ ing. We offer paid training and flexible hours. Please call 945­ 9613 and ask for Lori or Tracy. EAVE and drug free. HELP WANTED Laborers, rtart$74»hour. Call 616-945­ 9892. PIANO TUNING, repairing rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Se. vice. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888. TAKE “AIM” AT YOUR “STATE” and "FEDERAL" taxes. You can "LEARN” how to “LEGALLY ” slash your taxes and be “AUDIT PROOF at the same time. You can have the TAX DREAM TEAM” work­ ing for you. For more informa­ tion call 517-852-9806 or 517­ 852-1872 HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES”. HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS. FREE ESTI­ MATES!’ CALL 616-948­ 4093. ANONYMOUS CONSUMER RESEARCHERS NEEDED. $7.00-512.00 per job. apply on the internet, www.ecom.ca OWN YOUR OWN AP­ PAREL, shoe, lingerie, bridal, gift or $1 store. Includes inven­ tory. fixtures, buying trip, train­ ing. minimum investment $18,900. call Liberty Opportu­ nities. (501 >-327-8031. Ilf *MelHt>l tllHI IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES L. GLASGOW who passed away 6 yean ago on March 25, 1993. There’s always a silent heartache and many a silent tear, but so many beautiful memories of the one we loved so dear. God gave us strength to bear it, and couarge to face the blow, but what it meant to lose you no one will every know. Sadly missed by her children. LOST: 2 Springer Spaniels. Liver & White. Missing since March 6(h. May have gotten lost in snow storm. Child's pets One male, one female lost in the Cook ♦Quimby Rd. area. Reward. 945­ 2554_________________________ TO WHOM IT MAY CON­ CERN- who took my son's blan­ ket at the big game Friday the 12lh. It's my son's favorite blan­ ket. It's his security blanket, would like it back. It has pastel colors (pink, white and blue). 945-9802. if not there leave mes­ sage. Reward. / or Salt 911 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS made while you wait- $20.00each- 2 or more $18.00 each. Great gifts. Action Signs 1011 E. Slate St.. Hastings 948-8618 or loll free 888-577­ 7446. QUEEN SIZE PILLOW TOP Luxury firm mattress set with frame "Brand New" cost $850, sacrifice $250. 1-517-541-8132 100 CARPET REMNANTS “Room Sizes" 25c per foot. For example I2’xl8‘ cost $54.00 many larger sizes Hurry! Dennis Distributing 401 N. Cochran Charlotte 541-1109.___________ 6 PIECE BEDROOM OUT­ FIT includes Queen mattress set. 3 months old. must sell! 1­ 517-541-1109_________________ SEALY POSTURPEDIC KING SIZE mattress set "Pil­ low Plush” with delux frame cost $1,200 (3 months old) sacrifice $350. 1-517-541-1109 TRUCK CAP Leer contractor’s cap, extended height, ladder racks, excellent condition, new paint. Fits Chevy full size long box. $500. Also, Fold-* -Cover for full size 88-98 Chevy long box. 2 months old, pnid $500. Asking $350. Cali 616-792-6829 after 536. Mobile I hunts ABANDONED REPO • Bank needs someone mcnis on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604,_____________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604. REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Ddta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments les* than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. 1993 DUTCH 16x80: Located in Cidermill Village. 2 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms, walk in closet, all appliances, central air. carport, and shed. Moving- must sell! $29,900 795-4736 Recrcatitm FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye. Largcmouth . Smallmouth Bass.Catfish, Perch. Fathead Minnows. Laggis’ Fish Farm. 08988 35th St.. Gobles. Mi 49055.. 616-628-2056 days.. 616-624-6215 evenings. Real I-stale OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 12-4. For sale by owner. 4 bedroom, 13 story, view oflake, 53 acre, must see. For more informa­ tion and directions: 1-800-4463646x78960. ALGONQUIN LAKE BY OWNER. 3 bedrooms. 3 baths. 2 fireplaces. 90 ft. sandy beachfront. $215.000.945-4936. 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH home in the 4ih Ward. New carpet, hardwood floors, paint & light fixtures. $79,900. Call 948-0235 RABTTS FOR SALE THRU APRIL 1ST. 11 mo old. Fl. White's- good breeding slock. 945-2254 COURT NCUUS A 32-year-old Hastings man was sen­ tenced to two to five years in prison last Thursday after being convicted of attempted rape Roy D. Starling of Thom Street said during sentencing in Barry County Circuit Court that "this is something that never should have happened. I never meant to hurt her at all .' Starling originally faced three charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct (rape with penetration), a charge of criminal sex­ ual conduct with intent to commit sexual penetration, and a charge of domestic assault, but those charges were dropped when he pleaded guilty to lhe attempted rapedurge. He was alleged to have raped a 26-yearold woman who was an acquaintance According to Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Natalie Clinkscales, the victim 'expressed anger that the defendant says he doesn't remember the event.' The woman is 'afraid to go places' and her "trust in people is completely demolished.' Clinkscales said. Tbe victim has taken self­ defense classes and has undergone counseling, the assistant prosecutor said. Defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill told Circuit Judge Jim Hsber that Starling "has acknowledged a significant problem with alcohol" and that a 'great number" of Starling's previous convictions on various misdemeanor charges are alcobol-relaled. Tbe rape incident was also alcobol-relaled. McNeill said. Starling 'regrets this inci­ dent, regrets tbe end of the relationship.' and has been 'very apologetic,' McNeill said. Starling told Judge Fisher that "1 know what it's like to have somebody you trust hurt you. I told myself all my adult life I would never bun another person.' He never married or bad children because be didn't want to hurt them, be said. 'I spent the last 34 days lying in jail asking myself how this happened, why it happened. It scares me that it did happen — that I had this much anger, or rage, inside of me that I was going to do something like this.' In other court news: Fisher also ordered the probation depart­ ment to report to children's protective ser­ vices allegations that Goddard may be abus­ ing her child, and Goddard was ordered to attend parenting classes: "It concerns me wbpt you're doing to yourself," Fisher said, "but it bothers me more what you are doing to or not doing for your child.' ^Tcfeeph P. Sites, Sentencing for Thomas is set for April IS sentenced to IS months probation, with tbe first 14 days to be spent in jail, for a • Sheryl A. Niles. 37, of Caledonia. was See COURT NEWS, page 21 POLICE BEAT Motorist found to have weapon BEDFORD TOWNSHIP ■ A Springfield num who failed to yield for two fire trucks early Saturday was arrested for having a semi-automatic pistol, for driving on a suspended license and for drank driving, according to the Hastings Pon of Che Michigan Stale Police tr Bve rounds, in tbe glove box of the vehicle before taking the 30-year-oW man to teas County Jail. PrpartmeiH at a structure fire at 1193 Hickory Road, in which an electrical box in a tinge ignited and canted fire damage to the garage and the apartment above. ih prompts drunk driving arrest rS TOWNSHIP - A Hastbi;;s man escaped injury but couldn't escape ot! Woodlawn Ave. and hit two trees March 19. according to the Hastings Police said lhe 32-year-old man was driving without a seat belt when he curve at Barter Road at about 1046 aun. Meyn said Barnes attained to using a brick to figure tbe woman in order to Ute fa aa she used ■ pay phone in tbe parking lot of Walgreen s Department Store c nd Division at about 8:30 pm Mna were able to get Barnes' license plate number as be left the scene, and Ban ty Sheriffs Deputies located Barnes at his home March 14. of Freeport/was sentenced to one year Ja jail for violating probation be was serving on a drunk driv­ ing conviction. He was also sentenced to 90 days in jail for vitiating probation be was serving for a connetion of resisting a police officer who was trying to execute a search warrant for a blood sample. Sikes violated bis probation by drinking alcohol. His attorney, Gordon Shane Mc­ Neill. told Fisher that Sikes consumed al­ cohol "his first weekend out of jail ” Mc­ Neill askec. that Sikes be sentenced to no more than 60 days in jail so Sikes could obtain substance abuse counseling and take anger management classes. Fisher said that "it doesn't look to me that that kind of program is going to work for you" and said he would "impose a lengthy jail sentence' on Sikes to give him the message that be must change his ways. - Ronald L. Aspinall, 17, of Bond Street in Hastings, retained bis Holmes Youthful Trainee status but has to spend 60 days in jail after violating his probation by failing to attend school and changing his residence without notifying bis probation officer. Aspinall was on probation after being con­ victed of malicious destruction of property. According to the assistant prosecutor. Aspinall did "something completely imma­ ture like throwing rocks and bricks at tbe Christian school.' Aspinall's 'biggest problem,' the prosecutor said, 'is that be only has an eighth grade education, and be has a lousy attitude about school. I think he needs to do some time in jail." Aspinall's probation officer said that 'if (Aspinall) attacks school as he did his community service work and work al KFC* then Aspinall would succeed in school. 'He clearly has every potential to be a good student if be tries,' tbe probation officer said. Aspinall will be able to attend school while in jail, but if he creates any prob­ lems in school. Judge Fisher said, 'that privilege will be revoked." • Debra L Thomas, 30, of Freeport, pleaded guilty to in-state custodial interfer­ ence kidnapping in exchange for a recom­ mendation by the prosecutor that she serve no jail time. The felony carries a maxi­ mum charge of a year and a day in prison. Thomas admitted to violating a joint custody agreement with her ex-busband by keeping her two children more than 24 hours. She was alleged to have quit her job and taken the children to Virginia, but came back to the area and turned herself in to police Her boyfriend, who was alleged to have accompanied her to Virginia, also was charged with custodial interference kid­ napping. but the charges were dropped when II could not be proved he was aware of the custody arrangement between Thomas and her cx-husband BARRY TOWNSHIP - A Delton man current Knot County has since been charged in Barry between $1,000 and $20,000. according to police. The Hat of tools that are missing is horrendous,' said Barry Township Police f Mark K» of tbe Feb. 7 incideat, in which the tools were taken sometime betwe and 7p m from a truck perked at Tujax Tavern. Thomas John Postma. 35. is being held in the Kent County Jail on S25.0001 ■waiting his April 4 sentencing on the assault conviction, which stems from the I . The witness picked him out of the aneup.” don tbe charge in Barry County's 56-1 District Court March was set co the larceny charge and on one count of being a fc Man held after car mirrors collide ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP ■ A 43-year-oM Delton man was arrested for drunk driving, leaving tbe scene of a property damage accident and driving on a suspended license after his car mirror slnick the mirror of an oncoming car March 15, accortSng to ■ report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Police said Charles Daniel Maxon submitted to a court-ordered blood daw to test for Hood alcohol content after the accident, but the results were rot available st press time. A 19-year-old Delton man said be was southbound on Norris Road and as Maxson crested a hill, their mirrors track. Tbe man allegedly stopped Maxson, but he fled the scene and parked his vehicle at his home, police reported The man chased Maxson, took his keys om of the ignition when be again allegrfihy tried to flee, police reported. Man charged with 3rd drunk driving THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A Dearborn Heights man is facing his third dntok driving charge after police found his van stock in a ditch at M-37 and Cherry Valley Road at about 1 a.m March 14, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Robert Houston Milner was found to have a .25 blood alcohol content, police said. He was arrested for drank driving and for giving false information to police. Milner is being held on $5,000 bond awaiting an April 2 preliminary examination. Woman jailed for not licensing dog ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 3X-year-old Orangeville Township woman was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail for fading to license her dog, according to preliminary reports. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies arrested the woman on tbe warrant March 19 at her home at about 9:25 p.m. No other information was available at press time Wednesday. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 25 1 999 - Page 21 Rutland debates salary, job descriptions at special meeting A request by Rutland Township Elcctrical Inspector Gary Moore for an additional $10,500 in wages as compensation for his recent appointment as zoning administrator was tabled by tbe board at a special meet­ ing Tuesday Moore said he joined the Rutland staff last August with lhe understanding he would replace building and electrical in­ spector and zoning administrator Bernard Hammond when he retires in September. The board has budgeted S12.000 for Hammond's salary for fiscal year 1999 to perform building inspection duties only and, according to Supervisor Robert Ed­ wards, Hammond has been performing zon­ ing administration without compensation Moore, who is paid $I2,5(X) to be elec­ trical inspector, said he has also been doing every bit of Hammond's job since he was hired last August, despite his inability to become a licensed building inspector Now. I-dwards is looking for another person to hire as township building inspec­ tor. he said, because Mix>re cannot legally perform those inspections. "At lhe lime we voted on the zoning ad­ Police probe Subway, Rentway break-ins by Shelly Suiser Staff Writer Hastings police suspect early morning break-ins at lhe Rentway Rent-lo-Own and the Subway Sandwich Shop at 725 W Slate St. Friday may be linked to two Jan­ uary robberies of lhe Ponderosa Steak House and Kentucky Fried Chicken, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy Tuesday. Leedy said a Gordon Food Service deliv­ ery driver discovered lhe break-ins al about 5:30 a.m. Friday. "While making a delivery to Subway, he found a door pried open.” said Ixcdy, not­ ing the break-ins occurred between 10:30 pjn. Thursday and 5:30 a.m. Friday Though nothing was discovered missing from Subway, said Leedy, a variety of items, including cash and jewelry from a safe, were taken from the Rentway "Il was several hundred dollars worth of items," he said. "We have no suspects and we have not ruled out that these break-ins were related to the break-ins at Kentucky ’ ried Chicken and Ponderosa " According to Leedy, two subjects arrested in Marshall earlier this month after they were caught breaking into that town’s Burger King restaurant could be part of a group that commits tbe burglaries. "During the Marshall investigation, Hastings was mentioned," Leedy said. "The investigation shows that there may be more than the two who got caught. Wc do have leads to follow." In the January burglaries. Ixedy said cash was stolen from the safes at both the Pon- dcrosa and lhe Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants Ihe burglars forced open the back doors to both buildings and caused extensive damage to the safes before making off with the cash. felony drunk driving conviction. Judge Fisher declined to give Niles work release during the time she is in jail, despite a re­ quest by her attorney, Jim Goulooze, that she be allowed to work during her jail stay. Fisher said Niles only had her job for three weeks and she would be able to ob­ tain another once she was released from jail. Goulooze said Niles has been "working very very hard to address" her problems with alcohol, and has "done very well" in a substance abuse program in which she is enrolled. "I think you'll find (she) is going to be successful." he said. • Kelly N. Goddard, 18, of Irving Road, Hastings, was sentenced to four months in jail for violating her probation, which was also extended from two to three years. God­ dard originally was sentenced to two years of probation in January 1998, after being convicted of credit card theft. She violated probation by failing to report to her proba­ tion officer, failing to attend required coun­ seling sessions, and violating her curfew. As part of sentencing. Goddard’s Holmes Youthful Trainee status was revoked. The HYT Act allows court records of first of­ fenders to be expunged if lhe youth con­ victed of lhe crime successfully completes all the terms of probation. Police chase leads to injury A police chase that reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour on (.ockshore Road Wednesday at about 7:30 p.m. led to the suspect vehicle overturning and trapping two occupants, according to scanner reports. The Prairieville police officer involved reported to dispatchers shortly after the crash at press time that both occupants were conscious but were having difficulty breathing. The accident occurred just north of the Barry and Kalamazoo County line. Responding to the scene were lhe Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department and Lansing Mercy Delton Ambulance. A medivac emergency medical helicopter was on standby at press lime Wednesday Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 945-9554 flux of zoning related questions and re­ quests. "He has to meet with the zoning commission and answer questions And, if you're going to do a zoning ordinance, someone needs to be there to police and en­ force it" "Well, we’ll need to look at it in lhe budget, but what’s in tbe budget is in the budget.*' said Edwards, noting al one point that Ik may ask the board to rescind the de­ cision to appoint Moore as zoning admin­ istrator and ask Hammond to continue do­ ing lhe job ”1 will help him do it." said Edwards, to which McKenna replied lhe supervisor can't be die zoning administrator "Bernie will do it if we drag him out there, be can look at it." said Edwards. McKenna insisted, however, that Moore is fully qualified to perform the zoning re­ sponsibilities. "You liavc a person on board who can do it very well and is willing to do it, but I don’t expect him to do it for nothing," she said "I’m saying the budget is set." Edwards said. The discussion also turned to the pay­ ment of benefits for employees, who. ac­ cording to ordinance, are supposed to be provided workers’ compensation benefits if they work 20 hours or more. Elected offi­ cials also receive the benefit Currently, only the only township em­ ployee receiving the benefit said Edwards, is lhe township assessor, Dennis McK­ elvey, who earns $27,408 in wages. The board also mentioned possibly resur­ recting a previously failed attempt to pass a blight ordinance to help police and enforce zoning violations. "We can fine tunc it a little," said Trustee Russell Palmer Moore agreed to continue performing zoning administration as part of his job as electrical inspector for one month while the board waits fix Edwards to ask Hammond whether he will take over the duties again Edwards also will investigate why other township employees who work more than 20 hours a week are not able to receive benefits, he said. All New 2000 Neon Hey, Have You fn-Stocfc —Heard... 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Clerk Robyn McKenna said "You can't expect people to take on addi­ tional responsibilities without some com­ pensation " But Edwards said money for zoning ad­ ministration fees have not been budgeted because Hammond performed the task for no compensation "He just did it." said Edwards "The Planning and Zoning Commission does the final approval of lhe site plan. Ik looks at the site to see if it meets the zoning re­ quirements. It takes five to 10 minutes " "It takes more than five to 10 minutes." said McKenna, noting that it takes al least three days a week to handle tbe constant in­ 97 Chrysler Concorde 97 Pontiac Grand Am SE Auk... A/C. only 9.000 95 Pontiac Grand Am SE 99 1500 Quad Cab 4x2 63 mo., 63.000 mi. Ir-.w. Total dor al UMTjitMMi M.836.(Ml ♦ uu & |«lnlr. All r»4»««r» lc> dr-ttl- Amo.. A/C. V-6. like nrw. mil... <m».’186 — <^._’195 900 or .r ’LL. 95 Ford Taurus SE 4 Door ’11.950 or *9.950 *169” 99 Neon Coupe 98 Ford Escort 7X2 97 Dodge Intrepid Amo.. A/C. 5.700 mOro. 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"There's no question it's an unusual oc­ currence," said Health Department Deputy Director Jim Schnackenberg. "But there is no way to predict if one area fof the county) is hotter than another. We want everyone, everywhere to be aware dial the problem is always potentially out there." Though none of Pcnnepacker's five daughters were knowingly b lien by the bat. four are now being treated with a series of shots of rabies immune globulin be­ cause tbe bat was inside the home while they were sleeping in ai: open loft area Fri­ day night, she said. Rhonda. 16, Julie. 7. Stevie Rae, 4, and Casey, 12, received their first of five shots in die Pennock Hospital emergency room Tuesday night and wiU receive their re­ maining shots al the Health Department "Because bats have small teeth which may leave marks that are not easily seen, there are situations in which people should seek medical advice even in tbe absence of an obvious bile wound." according to a newly published brochure by lhe Centers for Disease Control. "For example." states the CDC. "if you awaken and find a bat in your room, see a bat in die room of an unattended child or see a bat near a mentally impaired or intox­ icated person, seek medical advice and have the bat tested " According to Pennepacker, whose 9-yearold daughter, Tara, was bitten last Sept. 29, by a bat that later tested posiuve for rabies, it is rare for two bats from lhe same area to be found rabid. "The Health Department is trying to gel someone out here to gas them," said Pen­ nepacker. noting dial the normal pest con­ trol practice of baiting bats will not work when they are sick. Tbe bat tested this week was first noticed flying inside the Pennepacker home by her daughters on Friday afternoon, she said. They're usually sick if they're flying around in the middle of tbe day like that." she said. "My husband and I weren't here, but when we got home, he tried to find it and be couldn't" Tbe next day. Terri and her daughters were sitting inside tbe home when the bat began flying around again, she said "Il came down from die cathedral ceiling and it was just going nuts." she said. "We got all of die kids out of the house and I went after it We tried with a blanket and a net But it started diving at me. That's when I knew it was sick." Pennepacker said she then called the Barry County Sheriffs Department, who told her try and kill the bat A family friend was able to kill the bat with a bb gun after he found it hanging up­ side down behind a shade in die upper level of the Pennepacker home. After contacting Health Department Nurse Margaret Wood at home, Barry County Animal Control officer Pam Ronchetti arrived to collect the bat and turn it over for testing al die slate laboratory in Ijmsing. Though die bat was tbe first to be found inside their home, lhe Pennepackers are now trying to seal up any openings that may give bats access "I give the Health Department in this county total credit." said Pennepacker. "And Pennock Hospital was just wonder­ ful." Rabies is an infectious viral disease dial affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals People get rabies from die bile of an animal with tbe disease. *99 OLDS AURORA '99 YUKON SIT 4X4 LEATHER, LOADED. NORTH STAR SYSTEM. IWU, ICTUS Bfltf, IM1H KO.A M09E Any wild mammal, like a raccoon, skunk, fox. coyote, or bat, can have rabies and transmit it to people, slates the CDC. It is also possible, bin rare, that people may get rabies if infectious material from a rabid animal, such as saliva, gets directly into their eyes, nose, mouth or a wound Tens of thousands of people are success­ fully treated each year after being bitten by an animal that may have rabies," according to the CDC. "A few people die (about six) of rabies each year in tbe United States, usually because they do not recognize the risk of rabies from the bite of a wild ani­ mal and Jo not seek medical advice." Two hats were found to be rabiu tn Barry County in 1998, including the bat dial bit Tara Pennepacker and a bat kiHcd in Mid­ dleville that had bitten a cat. Ionia County had three rabies-positive bats. Allegan, Kent and Calhoun counties each had two and Eaton and Kalamazoo counties each bad one. 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Slide die card­ board under the container ui trap the bat in­ side Tape the cardboard to lhe container se­ curely. and punch small holes in tbe card­ board, allowing die bat to breathe Contact your health department or animal-control authority to make arrangements for rabies testing." Houses and out-buildings can be batproofed by covering large openings with screen wire and caulking or dosing boles to less than 3/8 inch. Doors and windows should be screened. Fireplace dampers should he closed during warm months More information is available at the Barry-Eaton Health Department in Hast­ ings. 99 GRANDPRIX OT SEDAN 3900 V-6, DRIVE EXCITEMENT! 56 Mo.’ 60 Mo.** *36 mo. lease. S1790dueat signing plus tax. •*60 mo lease. $2000 due at signing plus tax. •Vmo lease. $2000 due at signing plus tax. P r ’36 mo. lease. $1075 due at signing plus tax. “60 mo. lease. S1800 due of Honing plus tax. AB based on 12000 ml./yr. 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NO. 13 News Briefs: 'Spring ahead* Sunday morning Residents are reminded to turn their clocks ahe.k1 one hour before 2 a.m. Sunday, A;vil 4. because of Daylight Savings Time. Clocks are moved ahead one hour on the first Sunday in April every year and they are lamed back one hour on the last Sunday morning in October. The phrase to remember is "Spring ahead, foil back." 'State of County* speech is Friday James Bailey, chairman of lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners, will give the annual "State of the County" address at the next First Friday Forum. The presentation will be given at noon Friday. April 2, al the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jef­ ferson streets in Hastings Bailey, who has been chairman of die Barry County Board since be first look office in January I995. has made a "State of lhe County* address each year. He is expected to talk about fi­ nances. plans for the future and Ute continu ng drive for the new animal shelter. The monthly forum is sponsored by lhe Barry County Democratic Com­ mittee Those attending are welcome to bring their own lunches or light fare can be purchased at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Grand Rapids autopsy has revealed that an apparent heart attack caused James A. Blodgett, Jr to fall from a lalder and suffer fatal injuries in downtown Hastings Friday, a family member said Wednesday. According to police and other :»ources, Blodgett. 46. was about 20-feet high on an extension ladder in front of his daughter s store, Jami's Fabrics and Crafts, affixing the last letter, the "F," in a "Ben Franklin" a sign when be fell to the sidewalk, striking his bead. "Jami's is now affiliated with Ben Franklin," explained a teary store em­ ployee, Delcia Kelley, minutes after learn­ ing Blodgett had died. They're such nice people.” Blodgett was in full, cardiac arrest when emergency nersonnel arrived shortly after the call, according to a report. Rescuers were soon able to restore breathing and continued life saving efforts until be was turned over the Aero Med he­ licopter physician 10 minutes laser at Pen­ nock Hospital. His injuries from lhe fall were listed as the official cause of his death, which oc­ curred about three hours later al Spectrum­ Health Downtown Grand Rapids, said Hast­ ings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver Tues­ day Yesterday, the family, inclwhng Blod­ gett's daughters, Jami Hedger and Kandi Harris, bis wife, Becky, his infant grauJson. Shadrach Hedger, sister-in-law. Dorothy Henry, brother-in-law, Dan Boll house and his sons-in-law, Paul Harris and Mike Hedger, gathered on lhe sidewalk in front of lhe store to watch his co-workers and friends from Camp Michawana erect The Hastings High School Drama Club has announced that its "Spring Thing 99" performance win be at 7:15 p.m. Thursday. April 22. in the high Deb Wood from the camp, where Blodgett school lecture ball. The program will follow the format of a "revue." with short, one-act plays, monologues and musical selections. Drama coach Mary Martha Melendy said. This gives lhe enthusiastic worked in maintenance. Drama Club members one more chance to perform on stage before an audience before the end of the school Shelly Suiter Staff Writer A Battle Creek man who allegedly at­ tempted a holdup at the Banfield General 'Spring Thing* will be April 22 year" The "Spring Thing" will follow the club's awards banquet for their fami­ lies, which will be at 6 p.m. April 22 in the high school cafeteria. Admission is $2 for the perfor­ mance. Legislative Coffee set The next Legislative Coffee program will be held at 8 am. Monday. April 12. at the County Seal Restaurant in Hastings. State Senator Joanne Emmons; Slate Representative Terry Geiger; Rick Treur. representing Third District Congressman Vcrn Ehlers, and Gregg Moore, representing Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. will be on hand to deal with issues lhe public might wish to discuss. A straw vote will he taken at the end of Ute session to give feedback on the issues discussed The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce All Barry County citizens are welcome to attend. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 3 PRICE Stf Heart attack believed cause of man’s fatal fall Ute letter "F" in his memory. ■Everybody's been asking me to do it" said Becky Blodgett, "because Jim wanted it done." Matt Geans and Roger Adams from the camp, with help from Paul Hams and Mike Hedger, erected a scaffold, hauled to lhe site in Jim Blodgeu's home-built truck, before Geans attached the letter "F" as the family watched in tears. Also on hand was Democrats ANNER James Blodgett "We're all family at Camp Michawana," said Geans later "We just wanted to finish •he jobfor .’id0 •* . Blodgett was'known as a devout Chris­ tian, having served as a deacon at the Nashville Baptist Church, where he became good friends with pastor Lester DcGrool. Toe two often met for coffee, said Boll­ house "Jim was well liked all over town." said Boldiouse. "He was a very hard working guy. 1 never met anyone who had a bad thing to say about him." His sister-in-law called him a "genius' when it came to tinkering and noted that he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf and riding motorcycles in his spare time Most important to Jim Blodgett how­ ever. was his family, they said, including his only grandchild. Shadrach. "He was going to do everything with him." said Jami. Her sister, Kandi added. "He was a Chris­ tian with a servant's heart... and he's in Heaven now." (More Photos on Page 13) Saxons scare champs,.. Hastings' Jim Storms (30) tries to shoot over a River Rouge defender during the State Class R semifinal tournament game Friday night at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Saxons lost to the state champs again, but this time took the Panthers to the wire, as lhe 54-44 verdict wasn't decided until the last minute For more glimpses and stories of Hastings' big game, look inside today’s edition of the Banner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Robbery attempt lands Battle Creek man in jail by The clerk snatched the shirt and found dial the man had his finger pointing al Store Tuesday evening is being held on $50,000 bond in the Barry County Jail, ac­ him. said DeBoer. The man then fled the store and got into a running vehicle where an alleged accom­ plice. who served as the driver, was wait­ cording io Sheriff Steve DeBoer Jeffrey David Stallings, 22 was appre­ hended by Battle Creek Police after a chase ended with the car be was riding in rolling over in Bedford Township, according to ing. said police. As the pair beaded south on Banficld Road toward Battle Creek, the clerk ob­ tained die license plate number and called 911. which broadcast the number and a de­ reports. DeBoer said Stallings allegedly entered scription of die car to all surrounding po­ lice agencies, said DeBoer. "Within 15 minutes, the suspect vehicle was spotted by Battle Creek Police," he the store al about 6:56 p.m. "The 38-year-old clerk, a male, was ap­ proached by a while male who indicated he bad a weapon." said DeBoer. "The guy had a sweatshirt over his band and indicated he said Battle Creek Police said their officers located the vehicle near the intersection of Morgan and Hubbard Road an J brought it to a stop at the intersection of North Avenue and Yawger Road in Bedford Township. "As die officers approached the suspect vehicle on foot, the driver attempted to run them over," said Sgt. James Walters. "Shots were fired al the tires of the vehicle by officers in an attempt to get it stopped." The vehicle continued away from the area and was chased by officers to a parking lot near the intersection of Collier Avenue and Wellington Street in Bedford Township, police said. "The suspect vehicle left the parking lot into a grassy area and rolled over," said Wallers Both Stallings and die driver were taken by Lifecare Ambulance to Community Hospital in Battle Creek where they were treated for minor injuries Police later learned that the car had been reported stolen out of Emmett Township and the driver is lodged in die Calhoun County Jail awaiting charges Stallings, who was arraigned Wednesday, is facing one count of attempted armed robbery and one count of being a habitual: offender His preliminary examination is set tilt April 7 at 9 am. No one was seriously hurl and die sus­ pects obtained no money during the rob­ bery attempt. "Everything turned out very well." said DeBoer. bad a gun." Cooperative Extension role examined by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners last week heard an update on some of Michigan State University Cooperative Extension's major projects in Barry County. i .oca! Extension Director Jan Hartough told the board about a variety of accom­ plishments, including a growing Master Gardener program, leadership training, a land use conference, farm business man­ agement and 4-H activities. The "Our Ultimate Resource (OUR) Land Conference," attended by 151 people several weeks ago in Middleville, enabled landowners, public officials and interested citizens to gain information, clarify issues and begin to plan for orderly development and preservation of the county’s rural char­ acter as urban sprawl encroaches. Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie and County Board Chairman Jim Bailey told Hartough that some citizens and township officials at a local meeting of the Michigan Townships Association had questioned Ex­ tension’s role in the conference. Hartough said Extension's role was strictly educational m nature. She explained that Extension was one of the conference sponsors along with Farm Bureau and the Barry Community Founda­ tion. Mackenzie asked how the land confer­ ence was funded. Hartough said she wrote a grant for $500 to pay for printing programs and mailings. Other contributions included $1,000 from the Barry Community Foun­ dation. $500 from the Barry County Farm Bureau and a donation from Ducks Unlim­ ited. Bailey said there were some concerns at the local Townships Association meeting about "what the Extension office was do­ ing, bow much funding they are doing to­ wards futuring and "OUR Land." The per­ ception is there, it appears to them that Ex­ tension is driving their issues or what the university thinks the state ought to go .^y pushing all of this..." No funding came out of the county In­ tension's budget, she said, but staff helped organize and coordinate the conference » Now that the conference is over, Har­ tough said, the next step is to foster action groups dial wih work on specific land use issues. Extension and County Administra­ tor Michael Brown also have been involved $ee COOPERATIVE, continued page 3 �■MK B m MBM MB ScBMft BMMM MB Nto IM MM « Bru* Cbm. Ba Sums bbbBM bmk to mwI* Mtog afl a 1MB MUM Ma 1 Mb Bmkb. R ms M susM CMsacaflva mu M tm IBM bmhbs UBM R M m Mb iresM caart B Bass B's RM Fbv. IMCNmnmm wmbb* mbbUb uhmrR Bart wart, cbbMbm la a sis- ~rsr~ K Hastings' mentor Don Schils dis­ cusses a game situation with his point guard Tony Bowne. B Defense helped to Saxons to realize their dreams during the 1198-99 season and defense nearly helped the squad to pull off an upset versus No. 1 Coach Don Schils and his Hastings hoopsters come together as a team on the Breslin Floor. Andy Keller (44) goes to the hole and finds twine as teammate Tyson Walther (54) admires his shot. OHB Jim Storms and Rouges Rodney H*ighes tip the game off. The two teams also squared off it the Final Four a year ago. Adam Whitney. Andy Keller. Dustin Terrel. Josh Woodard and Ryan Eltzroth watch as the final seconds tick away. Adam Whitney (20) launches a jumper from the top of the key with Tony Bowne (14) getting prepared to rebound F Hastings’ No. 14, Tony Bowne. con­ soles a big blue and gold fan after the Class B showdown with River Rouge. Many fans dressed in blue and gold clad packed the Breslin Center last Friday to give their squad some moral support. Saxons’ Steve Storrs and Tony Bowne reflect upon the banner season follow­ ing the game with the Panthers. Hastings Saxons followed their team to MSU and cheered them on during many shining moments �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 1 1999 - Page 3 Cooperative Extension role examined...continued from front page in looking al growth along the M-37 corri­ dor and its future implications, she said. MacKenzie asked for a definition of ac­ tion groups and if their future intentions included lobbying. The action groups "would focus their at­ tention in a certain area." like M-37 or county infrastructure, she said, noting that a survey would determine the focuses of such groups. Hanough said action groups were not lobby groups, but "just citizens and offi­ cials getting together talking about what would be the best thing for Barry County and what do the citizens want. There's no agenda, no hidden agenda. Anybody can come to the meetings. We're focusing on land use here in Barry County." "These groups are never going to come to the County Board or the State Legisla­ ture or the township boards about zoning or ask for a commitment of some type?" MacKenzie asked. "They might." Hanough replied. "If they did, wouldn't that be lobbying?" be asked. "Wouldn't that be the nature of the group, if that's their intention?" "I think the intention would be to try to figure out what is best for Barry County," Hanough said. "What are they going to do once they figure out what they feel is best?" he asked. "It will be lhe citizens of Barry County coming to the board or their board in their township, she said. "Certainly any citizen," MacKenzie said. "I would encourage to come to lhe board with any concerns they have for the board. I would even encourage any group of peo­ ple who want to get together and form a lobbyist organization... That is the Ameri­ can way. However, if a government organi­ zation is encouraging lobbyist groups and putting public fund.; into a forum to create lobbyist groups, 1 think that is a misuse of public funds," be said. "The forum that we had Saturday was strictly educational and that's all we can do — help people understand what's out there," Hanough said. "We brought people in from Grand Rapids, from Battle Creek, from Kalamazoo, from their planning de­ partments to say what arc you all doing in other counties that's going to affect Barry County? And they told us... It was strictly awareness and that's what we've been in­ volved in. strictly education and awareness. Whatever people decide to do and want to do, that's up to them. All we can do is help them with information." At the conference, Hartough noted that officials from other areas praised Barry County for being so far ahead with its strictly educational, but you have to realize that when it is put in conjunction with a group that's politically charged, there is that overlap in regard to a lot of taxpayers and voters " "We're pretty careful about that." Har­ tough said, "so wc try to stay in an educa­ tional manner. I think we've done pretty good." Commissioner Clare Tripp agreed and noted that there was a lot of representation from various townships at the recent land use conference. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he was personally disappointed in lhe after­ noon conference session because be said it focused on planning and zoning questions from the audience to an attorney and he would have preferred more information about ways to explore avenues to preserve open space. "It can't be done by planning and zon­ ing." be said. "And yet oilier people said they really liked lhe question and answer" time, Har­ tough said, saying that she would keep Wenger's comments in mind and relate them to lhe committee. Before going to the next step regarding land use. Hartough said that perhaps a sur­ vey would be conducted and a another pub­ lic meeting held. Commissioner Rod Goebel asked where the "steps" arc leading. "I think to hopefully bring people to­ gether to talk about land use and decide what needs to happen here in Barry County. Period. To be able to dialogue and to hopefully look at some kind of compre­ hensive plan so that when the other coun­ ties... want to know where Barry County is going or what is Barry County's overall plan, you'd be able to talk about it (what Barry County citizens hope to have in the gave help on a nutritional level to a • Dennis Pennington, Extension agricul­ woman and her three children who had been living in a garage without waler or refriger­ ation. • More than 2,000 projects were com­ pleted in (Mie day by 4-Hers on Make a Dif­ ference Day. Their projects ranged from a food drive for Love Inc. to making memory games for preschoolers "4-H is very pre­ sent in the county and going very strong." Hartough said. There arc currently 1,011 4­ H members in the county with 228 leaders • A new session is under way for lhe "Challenging You... In lhe 21st Century" Leadership program. Twenty-six graduated last November and the spring session in­ cludes four teens from area .school districts Hartough said she hopes to have a leader­ ship alumni group and funds for a perma­ tural agent, will be doing alfalfa plot re­ search with five farms, and the public can see a demonstration plot this summer at lhe Expo Center The goal is to help farm­ ers learn to consistently harvest high qual­ ity alfalfa, according to the Extension Lines publication. Pennington also lias received a $4,000 grant to help educate fanners "about value added and niche marketing This program will include the development of local, self­ directed work teams that will serve as an innovative group to pursue farmer-owned cooperatives and develop protocol for ev­ eryone who is looking to increase profit year, they contributed 2,118 hours of vol­ unteer work, 387 hours of educational or instructional activities and contacted 4,839 people in the county. • Gypsy moths are expected to be very active this year and Hartough said Exten­ the First childrens noy to obtained from 77 01 service, with the theme needs. Jan Hartough, Director her. Other Extension programs discussed at the county board meeting, included: The local sion works with homeowners on an educa­ tional basis to show them what they can do to help combat the problem.. The Barry County Conservation District office, however, has a gypsy moth coordi­ nator who helps landowners with spraying Delton senior citizens on food safely; and said. "We appreciate the update." Bailey told save $52,600 in income taxes this year. • Commissioner Robert Wenger also had • high praise for lhe program, saying that be ; and his wife and his wife's family have been using Extension's business managed meat program for more than 50 years. "It’s ■ a great program." Hanough agreed. gram going on a permanent basis. "Think of the impact of having 25 to 30 graduates every single year... you have a lot of po­ tential for a lot of wonderful community leadership in this county," Hartough said. • Master gardeners in the county now number 176 and 22 are new students. Last • The Food and nutrition program has been a tremendous success." Two nutrition assistants worked with 54 families in a se­ ries of four or more lessons, 297 adults in group sessions, 663 youth in food presen­ tations and 419 adults at commodities pre­ sentations. Recently they worked with 13 We need a more comprehensive plan that would include infrastructure," Hartough • Regarding farm business managements MSU Extension's financial record-keepihtsoftwarc program helped 15 local farmert"’*’ nent leadership coordinator tc keep the pro­ "Hopefully, we can go in some directiqn that will be a benefit to generations to come because it's a critical time right now for Barry County. Yoii can sit back and do nothing or you can try to protect the ambiance and rural character and quality of life that we have here now. “ future). "...We have our updated land use plan. potential "This is part of the future for agricul­ ture," Hartough said. The sessions will conclude with a lour o£ what's being done in the Red River Valley*: Region in Minnesota and North Dakota. Pastor The weather service i gency services use te videdbysfteliBttba firm other jgte dau computerized mapping "thanks to the ... "So we are able to generate the maps that can help people look more comprehensibly at what's happening here in the county," she said. "To move ahead, you need infor­ mation and good quality information... "Hopefully, wt can go is some direction that will be a benefit to generations to come because it's a critical time right now for Barry County." Hartough said. "You can sit back and do nothing or you can try to protect the ambiance and rural character and quality of life that we have here now." Bailey said the name of lhe conference (OUR Land) "quite frankly offended a lot of the people sitting there (at the Townships Association meeting), especially some of the farmers... They said, 'you know it's not J their land. They own a lot in town and we own a farm and they are going to tell us what to uo with our land.' That came out pretty clear." "...Farm Bureau is very present as well as all the other groups that would have any interest in land," Hartough said. "It wasn't our (Extension's) program, we were just part of iL" MacKenzie said there is a concern that if the interests of privately funded organiza­ tions and Extension "start to overlap, there can be the appearance that government funds arc in some way being used for these efforts that not all of the taxpayers may support. Some may. But some taxpayer out there may say I don't believe in what this group is doing and yet the Extension office is involved and they are using my tax dollars to support this. That is the con­ cern that has been raised to me and I'm bringing to you." "Our role has only been in an educational manner," Hartough said again. "I guess if our (land use) group ever got to the point where it was going to go off and do some kind of thing, we would have to pull ouL.. But your point is well taken." fir** DNR* Department of Natural Resources Are Officer Dave Desjardin coordinates the fighting of one of dozens of recent grass, brush and field fires which have occurred in the last two weeks due to unusually dry condition;.. Dry, windy conditions prompt burning ban by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Parched environmental conditions, cou­ pled with recent high winds, prompted the Department of Natural Resources Friday to of what you're going to do." She noted that in the past MSU has pre­ issue a ban on brush an J grass burning in Barry County only until further notice, said Dave Desjardin. DNR Fire Officer for Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Branch and St. Joseph counties Fire departments from all over Barry County have been to at least 20 reported grass/brush fires since March 23, the largest occurring Monday in which five acres burned between Cloverdale and Dowl­ pared information on statewide ballot pro­ posals that have been distributed through Extension for citizens. "It simply showed ing roads in Baltimore Township. "It is extremely dry and there has been no measureable precipitation since the 10th pros and cons," Hartough said MacKenzie said the land use forum "kind of overlapped lhe mission of your organiza­ of March." he said. "And the winds lately have been gusting up to 17 miles per hour." Though campfires and burning barrel fires are permissible during the ban on permits, Desjardin warns that those fires be "We do not make any decisions," she continued. "All we do is bring information and the facts and show them to you (citizens). You have to make the decision tion. Even from the educational standpoint, if the other groups have a focus which some taxpayers may not agree with, you have to be concerned about that overlap. "For example, if Planned Parenthood or Right to Life had come to you and said we want to educate lhe voters about the num­ ber of abortions in this county and you felt that somehow fell into your mission." MacKenzie said, "your role might be continuously monitored. “They can spread awful easy and anyone leaving a fire unattended will be ticketed." Desjardin said. The cause of lhe Monday afternoon "wildland" fire that burned five acres, said Desjardin, Is still under investigation. DNR and local firefighters were forced to use a "plow line" using a bulldozer to snuff the flames. tic said. "There were two of them." said Des­ jardin, noting that lhe second fire, which started about 1 1/2 miles from the wildland fire, is considered suspicious. Thai fire burned about two-tenths of an The Barry County Because the DNR and local volunteer firefighters had run out of water fighting the wildland blaze, they were forced to use band tools to extinguish the smaller fire, teg, 120 N. Mid Desjardin said. To prevent grass, field, wildland and other dangerous fires, Desjardin asks that This year's sta June 15 in Battl citizens follow these tips when burning in a barrel: • Cover - with with weighted, metal mesh with boles not larger than 3/4-inch; • Combustion & Clean Burning - use steel rods or pipes to hold burning material up for clean, fast, bum; • Draft Holes - located near bottom and not larger than 3/4-inch; • Safely ring - keep ground clear of tall grass and other flammable material around incinerator, • Bum - only safe materials in home in­ cinerator. Do not throw aerosol cans or other explosives in lhe fire. cial service and juvenile court system and the tew, and the special needs of children who have been abused and ne­ glected. Ongoing training opportuni­ ties and support also are available CASA volunteers, who must be at least 18 years old and have good judg­ ment and common sense, work along­ side attorneys and social workers as appointed officers of the court. To be considered as a CASA volun­ teer, call Janet Clancy at (616) 948­ 3213 run, 1500-meter walk. ? cling, horseshoes, shuffle and Held, archcry, bask throw competition and Nun-athletic events will i Anyone at least 50 years <4 invited to attend tbe organize meeting. Senior Olympics pans do not need to prequalify, but re twn is required Those who attend the meetta not be obligated to take pan games. �David T. Young (EMor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Paqe 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 1. 1999 Saxon players good role models l€TT€RS from our readers... • NEWSROOM • To the editor: We would like to congratulate coach Don Schils and the Hastings High School var­ sity basketball team on their fantastic sea­ son. It was such a pleasure for us to watch the Saxons play all year, working together as a Parents are important to children To the editor: - As a parent. I am infuriated with these "pop-psychological" studies run in newspa­ pers that supposedly “prove” there is no dif­ Treasurer Secretary ference between children birth to three years raised at home by cither their mom or dad or children raised in daycare sometimes left up to ten hours a day! This is the most bogus, skewed study that attempts to render irrelevant the impact or influence parents have on their own chil­ dren during the most critical and formative years. I am sick of adults trying to alleviate their guilt to the detriment and destruction of their children. If our society our baby boom Joyce Ryan (or at least Stephen Jacoba generation) has become so selfish and self absorbed with their own desires that they can rationalize having babies and then leav­ ing them for 10-12 hours a day to pursue their own “self-fulfillment" or material gdins, then we are indeed a society in trou­ ble. If one of the parents cannot stay home to care for the most important part of their life, a life they created, at least for the first ask them if they would have preferred a par­ ent who sacrificed to stay home with them and be there for all the “first times" a child year and preferably until they enter school, then don’t have kids! It’s that simple There is (or should be) an incredible sac­ rifice to make when you commit tu bring­ ing a child into this world and I'm tired of these “elitist professors” telling us it’s no big deal to abandon your infant to a experiences only once. The family is the core of our way of life and our ultimate existence. All the govern­ ment day cares in the world cannot replace what God gave a mother and father the abil­ ity and the responsibility to achieve with their children. For their sake, reject these “feel good” conclusions to these bogus studies and do what is right for them. Take on the responsibility and the sacri­ fice that is needed to be a “super" mom or stranger in day care because you really have no impact on your child anyways! As a par­ ent, I’m insulted, and think these studies arc hogwash. Don’t allow this propaganda to diminish our role as parents as irrelevant and unim­ portant - it only allows us to pass the buck - and as we look around our 6cde!y today, one of a generation of kids who arc prod nets of day care, divorce, single parents, latchkey, and abused uid neglected chil­ dren, and see the problems they face, and dad to the most important achievement in your lives... your children. Brad and Jill Van Zyl, Hastings ‘Championship’ game was Friday To the editor: 1 had a great seat Friday night io watch what I consider the Class "championship" game in East Lansing. River Rouse was lhe beneficiary of a "timing" win on Friday. They happened to have the luck of the last little surge at the right time. Heart, talent, tenacity, fire and sports­ manship are all words dial I would use to describe the Hastings Saxons varsity bas­ season As a member of the 1983 and 1984 HHS varsity teams, I remember the hard work in practice by the players who spent most of their time watching from the bench as well as the primary players Congratulations to the players, coaches and all of the supporters. Kendrew Mueller. Hastings Some bat information was misleading To the editor: lhe rabid bat found recently in Barry County. There were some misleading Bravo for courageous reporting the Hastings Reminder for the absolutely superb series of articles on gypsy moths, and the controversial practice of spraying to IcHI them. I am impressed by the courage of your staff to print a broad view and both sides of a potentially volatile issue. I was also moved by the objective hon­ esty and dedication required to do the excellent job of in-depth research that was obviously undertaken by your writer. Hats off to the writer of these articles, the most John Jacoba Fradarlc Jacoba recent in particular, as such truth in report­ ing is indeed refreshing. Certainly when introducing any type of foreign agent or organism into our fragile ecosystem, we must exhibit the utmost edu­ cated caution, especially with overhead ketball team this year. Each member contributed to this fine Maureen Dudley, Dowling This is in response to the article about To the editor: President Vice President I would like to congratulate and express piy appreciation to the exceptional staff of team and having fun. The team members certainly are excellent role models for our children. Good luck to all who are graduating, and we look forward to watching the rest play next year! The Bat Conservatory International is a good source of information. They can be contacted a (512) 327-9721 or e-mailed at batinfo@batcon.org. statements dial should be addressed Gregg Luedke. Woodland The most important thing that caught sprays that contain a number of other chem­ ical compounds, too. All too often it is the very company that manufacturers and mar­ kets these products that fund their own research. In a profit-motivated society where the fox is left to guard the hen house, such independent reporting done by your staff is a credit to great journalism. A well intentioned but misinformed public going only by the assumption that “it must be safe or they wouldn’t use it" will benefit greatly by your factual documentation. We would all do well to remember the fatal effects of such blind faith as with our historical introduction of products like leaded gas and paints, asbestos, saccharin, DDTs, PCBs, freon gas, CFC propellants in aerosols, and many others that were once said to be “safe." I am especially concerned with the non­ species specific nature of gypsy moth pes­ ticide and its potential devastation to all moths and butterflies, and the far reaching effects of such a population impact on an interconnected web of life. This is a tough issue in the face of a difficult problem and the stakes arc high. Your open minded broad reporting is greatly needed and appreciated. Today we arc faced with life and death environmental questions without easy answers and education and awareness are critical to making sound and balanced choices. Please don’t cave into the mis­ placed fallout I'm sure your staff received from such truthful and courageous repott­ ing. Keep up the good work. Tara Walldorff, Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 (616) 945 9554 Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phene (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave . Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tonne-la. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope : Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Inring, Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202)Hastings. 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, M! 49058-0602 Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7lh District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, plione (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Let’s reach out to war victims To the editor: “Give me your tired, your poor, your oppressed... 'ith So goes the inscription on our Statute of Liberty. The events in Kosovo, Yugoslavia, gives every freedom loving American an opportu­ nity to put our money where our mouths are! I call on churches, synagogues, mosques, civic groups, unions, and those of independent means to sponsor refugee indi­ viduals and families from Kosovo to Amer­ ica or other countries willing to accept them. I call on shipping companies and cruise lines to park their ships on the coast of Albania and Yugoslavia for pickup and delivery of these persons to other countries or to America. Remember the boat lift from Dunkirk? Come on folks, we’ve got plenty of room I Let’s share! Let’s get involved! These refugees and their descendants will strengthen our economy. Why? Because they are hungry! Hungry for work, to pros­ per in freedom! Listen, America... your heritage is just like theirs... you and your ancestors were oppressed too! And remember what Jesus said, “whatev­ er you do to the least of these, you do it unto me!" Henry Schuuring Zeeland my attention was the statement that "Houses and outbuildings can be hatproofed by covering large openings with screen and caulking the smaller holes." The problem with that is if there are bats in the attic, they will become trapped in the house When this happens the chances of them ending up in the living quarters are in­ creased dramatically The second item that caught my eye was mention of baiting bats. Bats in North America are virtually insectivorous, mean­ ing that eat insects. There is no way to bail a bat where they will not consume poi­ sons. The most effective way of ridding a building of bats is either by trapping or ex­ clusion. Also, when a bat is encountered in lhe living quatters, it should not be chased. Those who encounter a bat in the bouse should try to watdi it from a distance until it lands, and then attempt to pick it up. as lhe article slated. If you start chasing a bat inside, it will seem to be swooping at you, when in all reality it is just trying to avoid the walls and ceilings. If you arc positive the bat has had no We must pray for our nation To the editor: Proverbs 22:1 tells us that a good name is to be chosen above great riches Lately, when 1 think of what President Clinton has shown himself to be. I think of that verse. How sad that whenever Bill Clinton will be remembered, it probably will be with ridicule. He has made himself out to be a farce. The Bible also tells us to honor the "king," so I lake this to mean that I pray for him and continue to believe that God is in control of everything. Maybe God has given us the person we deserve at this time, to wake us up to what we have become, an unmoral nation where greed and surface beauty is all important But if we turn from our wicked ways and pray. God will restore our nation. 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HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dtvis«on of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952N Broadway I "I diidt we shook! go afler tbem. We cant let anything like the World Warn atrocities axnlnue. We ihould "Yes, abaotately It shows we're No. Lit cant bort our repowkw." "If we don't help out more people will be killed. He's jut going out and slaughtering Innocent people, just like Hitler. Something needs to be done, bat they shook) hit troops instead of bondings." "I think that throwing bombs over there Is ridiculous. The people they are fighting with xre the government, not lhe people.* "1 think we re doing a good job. It's not fair what's happening to them. Who else is going to k»k out for them?" "1 think it s necessary *> stop the aggression, and we need »let the perpetrators of lhe atrocities understand that the world will not tolerate genocide or concentration camps." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 1 1999 - Page 5 NASHVILLE - Howard Johnston, age 85, of Nashville, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 1999 at his residence. Mr. Johnston was bom on February 26, 1914 in Libertyville, Iowa, the son of Fred and Effie (Carmichael) Johnston. He graduated from Liberty High School Douglas Drenthe Terri O'Day LeeAnne Malone One promoted, two appointed at Flexfab Two appointments and a promotion have been announced rcccndy at Flexfab in Hast­ ings. Douglas J. Drcnth lias been named direc­ tor of information services for Flexfab Horizons International. Terri O'Day has been appointed senior applications engineer for Flexfab Molded Products and LecAnn Malone has been promoted to marketing resources coordinator for Flexfab Division, Flexfab Horizons International. Drcnth. in his new position, will be re­ sponsible for all data processing and infor­ mation systems al Flexfab Horizons Inter­ national and the company's Flexfab Divi­ sion. He attended Michigan State University, Nazareth College and Western Michigan University, studying data processing and business. He is certified as a certified sys­ tem professional. Drcnth lives in Kalamazoo with his three daughters O'Day, in her new position, will be re­ sponsible for new product development. Before joining Flexfab. she worked with Plasco in Illinois and Kendall in Wisconsin and California. She has a bachelor of sci­ ence degree from the University of Wiscon­ sin-Parkside and now is put suing a master of business administration de6.ee. Malone will be responsible for coordinat­ ing advertising, public relations, printing, trade show and web site activities in her new job with Flexfab Division and Flexfab Molded Products Group She joined Flexfab in October 1995 as an administrative assistant to the sales de­ partment. Before that she handled general ' children. Houston, Ivy and Clayton. Flexfab Horizons International Inc.. . a leading producer of high performance polymer-based components and systems, designs and manufactures engineered com­ ponents and systems for the aerospace, au­ tomotive. heavy-duty truck and other indus­ tries Products include seals, keypads, pro­ file extrusions, hose, ducting and custom components using a wide range of elas­ tomeric polymers and reinforcing materials Headquartered in Hastings, where it was founded more nearly 40 years ago by Doug DeCamp and the late Willard Pierce, Flex­ outs of $ 100.000 or more. Where did these people get their money? No one won the lottery. Forty-four percent received it from a retirement plan, 22 per­ cent inherited it. 7 percent received their windfall from an insurance settlement, and 27 percent received it from other sources. Surprisingly, fewer than half of these people were happy or excited. Some even expressed anxiety. Recipients used very little of the money to pay off debt or buy luxury items. Fiftyfour percent invested their entire windfall, and nearly nine out of 10 invested at least some ot the money. Mutual funds were the most popular investment, chosen by 54 per­ cent of the respondents. Stocks were the take place at Fort Cemetery in Augusta. Custer National Funeral arrangements were made Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. by she lived for five years, then moving to Hastings in 1946. She married Jack Norton in February of 1947. marriage ending in divorce. She married Elmer M. Rayner on Mas 16. 1983. She was employed wilh lhe Viking Corporation in Hastings from 1948 unhl she retired in 1983. Mrs. Rayner was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. Helen Glover. She is survived by her husband. Elififcr; one son, Gene E. Norton and special fridkj Sue Weis of Lansing. Funeral services were held on Monday. March 29, 1999 at lhe Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Interment took place at the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township. Barn County. Memorial contributions may be made io the American Diabetes Association or charity of one’s choice. Howard O. Allerding LETTERS from Readers, cont. — Reminder Easter cover appreciated - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week AT&T 80-3® Amentech 56-7/8 Anheuser Busch 74-1/4 CMS Energy 40-3/4 Coca Cola 63-1/4 D&N Financial 23-1/16 DaimlerChrysler 85-1/8 Dow Chemical 94-13/16 Exxon 71-5/16 Family Dollar 22-15/16 first Financial Bancorp 24-3/4 Ford 56-5/8 General Motors 87-3/8 Hastings Mfg 17-3/4 IBM 178-9/16 JCPenney 40-7/8 Johnson & Johnson 93-1/16 Kmart 16-15/16 Kellogg Company 34-7/16 McDonalds 45 Sears 45-13/16 Srnpson Industries 9-58 Semco Energy 15-3/8 Spartan Motors 6 TCF Financial 25-7/8 Pharmacia & Upjohn 63-1/8 Wal-Mart 95 Gold 27955 Silver 500 Dow Jones Average 9913 26 Volume on NYSE 731.000.000 ♦2-3/4 -4-3/16 +3-1/4 -1-5/16 -2-5/8 +7/16 ■7/8 +1-5/8 -1-7/16 +2-1/2 +2-3/16 -1/4 +1-13/16 MICHIGAN - Mr. Howard O. Allerding, age 85, of Lathrup, Michigan and formerly of Hastings, passed away March 27, 1999 in West Hickory Haven Nursing Facility. He was bom September 12, 1913 in Barry County, the son of Harvey and Frances (Knowles) Allerding. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1932. He married Marise B. January 12, 1950. Goehring on Mr. Allerding's employment included: The State of Michigan, Ford Motor Company for 28 years, retiring in 1971. Sacred, sanctified, joyful greetings and this Easter time! This is in response to the Reminder and its cover arriving Tuesday morning Free­ dom of the press, one of the freedoms we enjoys as Americans, is so beautifully and He lived in Lathrup, Michigan for the past 28 years. Mr. Allerding is survived by his wife, Marise B. Allerding of Lathrup. sons. Gary Allerding of Duluth, Minnesota. Paul Allerding of Redford, Michigan; Rita timely expressed here on the cover. Blessings were foreordained by — was it George or Abe? — as "one nation under God." Like diem, we revere this day as the resurrection of God's son, Jesus Christ, who was sent to save the world. And the Reminder cover boldly proclaims it! A. Allerding of Milford, Michigan; granddaughter, Sarah Lynn Allerding of For all of us who so generously receive lhe blessings of Easter, our heartfelt thanks. Ruth Davis, Hastings •1/8 +13-3/16 +2-9/16 ♦2-13/16 +3/16 +15/16 +2-5/8 ♦2-1® +1/4 +13/16 +1/4 +1/4 +5-1® KNB Tax and Accounting Services Redford and grandson, Matthew Allerding of Redford. Memorials can be made to FOA Fighting Blindness I R.P. Foundation, P.O. Box 17279 Baltimore, Maryland 21297. Respecting his wishes private family services were held, burial was at Freeport Cemetery. Arrangements were Your Home to Have Your Taxes Done This Year ceived. Investment professionals strongly influ­ enced where the money was BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 1998 Tax Return Preparation At Home 945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message and put together a marketing program that will GET RESULTS! WANT TO GET A FOOT IN THE DOOR? 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Hastings. Michigan, on Wednesday. Apnl 14. 1999 beginning at 9 00 a m DUANE L O'CONNOR. Secretary Send resume to: MRT SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MOON. WC tn independent icervee of t-Or, me >10 Bryort $» • Kotomajoo Mctegon 49001 - 345-2900 9126 toH Df A—nua • PcNond Mcfugon *0063 - 629-5252 : If you have considered catering the health care profession, a prear way io Looking for a new career? Give Dental Assisting a try. 1-800-237-2379 the Call Us at... start is by obtaining your CENA certificate To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: nancial professionals for help in investing their money, and 96 percent of these people were satisfied with the assistance they re­ by The Hastings BANNER Don't Leave the Comfort of — NOTICE — or very knowledgeable in investing matters. But 60 percent of the recipients turned to fi­ made Advertise m Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Jimic Farrah 5525 Titus Trail Delton. Ml 49046 choice of 28 percent. However, most of the recipients were not experienced investors. Only 14 percent said they considered themselves extremely invested. For example. 60 percent of those who received advice invested in mutual funds. They also were twice as likely to in­ vest in bonds than the do-it-yourselfers, who were more likely to invest in certifi­ cates of deposit Those who received help said their pri­ mary concerns in selecting a professional were investment knowledge and experi­ ence. Fees were considered most important by only I percent of the respondents. This survey reveals good news: People who come into large sums of money are usually diligent in handling it. If you’re ever in this situation, don't turn your gain into a loss. Protect yourself by exercising caution and seeking professional help. and Martha Carlson, all of Iowa; several nieces and nephews. Respecting his wishes, no visitation or funeral services will be held. Burial will LATHRUP, ties for K A E Tackle in Hastings. She lives in Hastings with her three What would you do with a financial windfall? had income of less than $50,000 a year, yet 30 percent of the respondents received pay­ He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Waller Johnston; and one sister, Dixie Ruth Coriett. Mr. Johnston is survived by three sisters, Elinor Fondyce, Betti ,'ean Swan, Stales and Europe. To the editor: large sums of money. Many of the respondents were from moder­ ate- to low-income households. Nearly half from 1943-1946. He lived most of his life in Nashville. fab now has 850 employees and seven manuiacturing locations in the United furnished ty...Mark D. lion by 2015. What do people typically do when they receive a financial windfall? To find out, the Forum for Investor Advice, a nonprofit investor education organization, recently surveyed households that had received employed landlord. He served in the United States Air Force She was raised in the Nashville. Tennessee area and attended schools there She moved to Akron. Ohio in 1941 whpc office, accounting and order processing du­ Financial FOCUS Most of us drcam about what we’d do if a financial windfall came our way. Those dreams may be closer to reality than you might think. The U.S Census Bureau projects that the nation’s 76 million baby boomers will begin retiring in 2011. and many of these people will receive lump-sum payments from their retirement plans. In addition, a 1995 Cor­ nell University study found that these same boomers stand to inherit $110 billion, a fig­ ure that is estimated to increase to $340 bil­ in 1932. He married Helen Licbhauser on August 11.1936 and she passed away on June 13,1997. Employment included General Motors, Standard Oil Company, and was a self­ HASTINGS - Jewell L. Rayner, age 70, of Hastings, passed away on Friday. March 26, 1999 at her residence. Mrs. Rayner was bom on April lt>. 1928 in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of James and Mary (Bradford) Dugan. Ad #641 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 490S8 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that nominating peti­ tions are available at Hastings City Hall for election of the following positions: Mayor - 4 year term First Ward Councilmember - 4 year term Second Ward Councilmember ■ 4 year term Third Ward Councilmember ■ 4 year term Fourth Ward Councilmemoer - 4 year term Board of Review Member - 4 year term Board of Review Member - 2 year term to fill an unexpired appointed position Petitions must be filed with the City Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. May 11,1999. Anyone residing in the City of Hastings who would be interested in running for one of the elected positions should contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan, or by calling 616-945-2468 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �• Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 1 1999 Masonic . the Hastings Exchange Club. Mr. Knorp was preceded in death by his HASTINGS - Mr. Darryl D. Knorp, age 65, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, March 28, 1999 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. father. Mr. Knorp is survived by his wife, - Mr. Knotp was bom on March 8. 1934 in Hazelton, Kansas, the son of Ray & Ethel (Cohoe) Knorp. He was raised in Kiowa, Kansas and attended Kiowa schools, graduating in 1952 from Kiowa High School. He went on to attend Kansas University, receiving a < and Lodge, Darryl D. Knorp Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry in 4955. Mr. Knorp married Judith A. Hall on -September 2, 1956. They came to the ' Hastings area in 1977 from Oakville, Ontario. Mr. Knorp was in laboratory supplies 'sales for 30 years and in real estate sales with the Miller Real Estate Company in Hastings fora time before his retirement in 1996. He was a member of Kansas University Kappa Sigma, member Kiowa, Kansas Judy; daughter, Kelly Gcston of Longmont, Colorado; son. Russell (Maureen) Knorp of Plano, Texas; two grandchildren, Daniel & Natalie Knorp; mother. Ethel Knorp of Kiowa, Kansas; two sisters, Verna (Richard) Parsons of Denton, Texas, and Cheryl (Michael) Miller of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; mother-in-law, Mildred Hall of Independence, Missouri; and brother-in­ law. Kent (Ilcne) Hall of Kansas City, Missouri. There is no visitation scheduled. Memorial Services for Mr. Knorp will be held Thursday, April 1, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Bufford W. Coe officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Public Library or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. by Wren .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... ~ S«»l H.K ASAVTMEW FAMILY C HI RC H I.MX-V Road. Dowling. Ml 4*Mi50 f*a*k»r Sieve Olmstead Sftlfti "■’N-MCI church phone Sundav Service 9 3U a m . Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday I vening Service 6 00 pm. Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday night* ft 30 p m Nashville Father Charles Fischer. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer, Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and I I 00 am . Confession Saturday 4 00 • 4 30 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Mee .ng .it 502 I Bond St (Hastmg* C hurch ol God Building) 9 u in Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer book used at all service* For inorc infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T Hustwick. vicar al 948-9604 St Andrew * i» a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod 171ft North Broadway Rrndall Hartman, Pasler Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. I1 00 a m Morning Worship Serv ice. 6 00 p.m evening Service, Wednesday 7 00 p m Service; for Adults. Teens and Children THORNAPPLE VAI IXY CHURCH HASTINGS CSS EM BL V OF GOD 1674 West State Roitd. Hasting*. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 am, classes for all av*es Morning4FfolVbi|R '“■ban. Surscry provided Sun­ day Evening Scrvwe.i^jjt) (fcupl WELCOME CORNERS I NITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Bmauway, Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vice* Sunday. 9 00 a.m.. Rev Ken \aught. 11 00 a.m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a rn for all age* 4-H. Mon­ days 6 30 to 8 00 p m.. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m . Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill of­ fering Wc welcome you to our church family with the warmth of t hrtst * Love, and the fellowship of pctqile who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE ( HURC H tbor^erlv the Hastings Grttf Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Ru* Sarver. Pastor i-mentu*. 945-9224 Sunday Service* 9 45 a.m • Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a.m - Morning Worship Thursday. 7 30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study • Sharing Your Faith. 5 30 p.m Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224. ft 30 p m - Bible Study for all Rose Mass Saturday Evening ft 30 p m ST. ANDREW’S INDEPENDENT WGLIC AS C HURCH Study - No age limit* A mission of St Catholic Church. Hastings Pastor C EDAR CREEK BIBLE Wednesday activitics7 00 pm are COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 am 'iraditional. 10.15 a.m Sun­ day School. 11:15 a m Contempo­ ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH i edar ( reck Rd . 8 mi South, Pa*4ur Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship i I 00 am. Evening Service at ft 00 p m Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 <10 p.m Rainbows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or hr*i grade). Kid* Club or lumur Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19), Adult Bible QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (bl6)945-9.392 Sunday School 10 a m . 3Vbr*hip Ham. PO Bov 6.3. Hasting*. Ml 49058 6 45 pm to 8 30 p.m (grades 6I2ih) Thursday 7 00 p m Prayer Meeting (Child care provided) ST. MATVMIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Jerry McGovern. Of­ ficiant. Sunday afternoon Mass 3 00 p m - 1928 Book of Common Prayer For questions call 948­ 9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch • Music, Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9 30 am for children and adults. Morning Worship Service. 11 00 a m . Evening Service 6 00 p m Wednesday - Family Night 6 00 p.m . Aw ana. Jr. A Sr High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer Thursday A M - Women’s Bible Study. Thursday PM - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study Call Church Office for more information 948-8G04 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p m. Thursday Bible Study 7pm if in­ terested tn a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowrship Time before the service Nursery, children’s min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd Pastor Ben Hern ng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 pm Y’outh meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High rht\ inliimiatHui mt uvrxhip senices is provided by The Hasitn^s Banner, the churches A these In- al businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mctnbci F D I ( THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY ■|‘rc*cnplion*'' II8S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hasting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 77uCookRJ CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 8799 Gull Road. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243. 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-ln*piration Minister Rev Maha Barccwski. Co-Minister. Rev Gerrc Parker Time 10 15 a.m Healing Service. 11 00 a m Celebration BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Service* Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Worship 11 a m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p m Peter Wackernun. Pastor. Phogc 945­ 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in nett, Pastor Church office phone the home Free Bible Correspon­ 948-2549 Sunday Service Times dence Course arc 8 30 a.m. 9 55 a m. and 11 20 HASTINGS FREE a m Tuesday prayer and share time METHODIST CHURCH 9 30 a m.. Wednesday evening serComer of State Rd and Boltwood viceF 30 p m Youthjgr^jip megfa tXSl.. Rev DAiel GrSybiH, Softior Wednesday 6.30 p m Nursery Rm Donald prait Affu« avaitabte*for'4ll tcrviA* Mnitt jfc gate 94^*|.'Suswhole family " " day • 9:45 a.m Sunday School; 10:45 a m Morning Worship, 5 30 HOPE UNITED pm. Kid’s quizzing; 6:00 pm METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubEvening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6 30 p m . Kid’s Alive for ages Icy. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thur* 9 2 through filth grade. Teen* Sing am to 12 noon Sunday Morning ind Share group and Bible study 9 30 a m.. Sunday School. 10 45 Wednesday. 9 00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult a m Morning Worship Wednesday Bible study Bible Study and Prayer b 00-8 00 p.m Warriors (grades Kin Sanctuary For further informa­ 5th). serving evening meals to War­ tion call the church office ner*. 6 00 p.m.. Youth Fellow-ship EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church ol the Ih/rIJHide Inglican Communion" 315 W t enter St (corner of S Broadw.iv and 33 Center) Church OfI ice (61 ft) 945 3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday 33orship Service* - 8 a m and 10 a m Christian Education 10 am. Nurserv Available al 10 am HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Of SI R\ ICES Maundy Thursduv. April I. The Coirmcmorahon o! the Institution of The Lord's Supper. 33ashing of Feet. Holy Eu­ charist. Stripping ol the Altar. 7­ 8 30 p m The Watch Begins fol­ lowing the Liturgy Good Friday. April 2. Watch ends & the Proper liturgy begin*. 12 won-1 pm •'The Way ot the Crow" (stations). 30 pm . Holy Saturday. Apnl 3 Proper Liturgy. 10 a.m. The Great Vigil of Easter. Saturday I venmg. April 3. "-K 30pm. Sunduv. 1 .aster Day Holy l ucharist. April 4. 8 a m and 10 am rary Service Nursery provided Ju mor church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day mghi service with live hand 7 30 p m For more information call the church office Hastings. Michigan GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton, Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Easier Sunday. Apn! 4 6 00 & 10 45 im Wor­ ship. 7 30 Breakfast Egg Hunt af- , ter. (NO Sunday School.) Maundy Thursday. Apnl I - 4 00 p m Chil­ dren's Choir, 7:00 pm Worship. Good Friday. Apnl 2 - 9.30 a m Crosswalk. 5 30 p.m Adult Choir, 7:00 p.m. Worship. Saturday. Apnl 3 7 00 pm Worship, 8 00 p.m N A Monday. Apnl 5 7 00 p m BoG Tuesday. Apnl 6 7.00 p m Shep Comm. 7 30 p.m Over Anon Wednesday, Apnl 7 - 10:00 a.m. Wordwatchers. 7 00 p m Sarah Circle. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Steven*. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music, Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all (lours Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCII-AM 1220 a! 10 30 am SUNDAYS 9 30 am Sunday School Every Sunday, classes are available for EVERY­ ONE’ Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes. Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps, arc taught for adul.s. 10 30 a m Coffee fellow­ ship. 11 (X) a m Worship child care available for infants & tod­ dlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade WEDNESDAYS 4 30 pm Pio­ neer Clubs THURSDAY. APRIL I 6 30 pm SEDER MEAL RESERVATIONS REQUIRED ••EASIER SUNDAY KOO jm SUNRISE SERVICE- Break­ fast after the service FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PrcSchiHil Thursday. April I 5.30 pm Seder Meal. 7 30 pm Worship Service with Tcncbrac, 8 30 p m Senior High "A Night Like No Other" Fnday. April 2 12 30-2 00 p m Community Good Fndav Service Sundav. April 4 CELEBRATIONS OF THE RES URRFCTION 7 30 a m Sunnsc Service • Led by our Y’outh. 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service with Communion. 10 00 a m Cof­ fee Hour • In the Dining Room. 11 20 a m Contemporary Worship Service with Communion The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220 Nursery is pro­ vided during both Services Mon­ day. Apnl 5 Church office closed Wednodav. April 7 No churcn night this week Lee "Ginny" Truman Irene E. Coopet BATTLE CREEK - Mrs Virginia Lee “Ginny" Truman (Little), age 73, of Baltic Creek, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at Battle Creek Health System, after a short illness. GRAND HAVEN - Mrs. Irene E. Cooper, age 90. of Grand Haven and formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. March 23. 1999 at the North Ottawa Care Center in Grand Haven. Mrs. Cooper was bom on August 4, 1908 in Detroit, the daughter of John & Clara (Weiss) Darga. She was raised in the Detroit area and She was bom December 31, 1925 in Benton, Illinois, the daughter of Charles M. & Bessie M. (McDonald) Little. in She came to Battle Creek with her father September 1936 from Christopher, attended schools there. Mrs. Cooper married Hany A. Cooper on January 27, 1932 and he passed away Illinois. She attended Battle Creek Public Schools. She had previously lived in Benton. Rend City, and Christopher, Illinois. She had been hospitalized since March 7th and had a short illness. Ginny enjoyed fishing, bowling, she March 20, 1975. They moved to Hastings in 1968 from Detroit and in 1991 to Grand Haven. Mrs. Cooper was also preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Clara Rohnkahl. was an avid reader, especially reading the newspaper and reminiscing and she enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. In later years she enjoyed dining out and going for long rides Mrs. Cooper is survived by her three cousins, Virginia (Baptist) Mercurio of Grand Haven, Melvin Maciejcwski of Phoenix, Arizc*na, and Kenneth Majeski of Sun City, Arizona; one nephew; and one niece. Funeral Services for Mrs. Cooper were in the car. She bowled in a league a’ M-66 Bowl, Sharkey’s Bowl and Springlake Lanes for 25 years. She had been a woman’s high game score for several years and had her photo in the Battle Creek Enquirer many times for bowling. Ginny made her home with Iter friend Merieta M. Ferris and together they held Friday, March 26, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Father Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. attended to their yard and home, receiving the “Battle Creek Neighborhood Beautification Award" from the Battle Creek City Commission on December 15, 1998. Ginny was formerly employed at the US Register Company for five years as a factory worker and in the factory for four years at the Kellogg Company, and as a cook and waitress for ten years at the Ritzec diner downtown (Battle Creek), before working at the Gallagher Industrial Mary M. Parker । HASTINGS - Mary M. Parker, age 81. of Hastings, passed away on Thursday. March 25,1999 at her residence. She was bom on September 7, 1917 in Erin, Tennessee, the daughter of Eli and Laundry for 15 years becoming the plant manager, when she retired in 1975. She was married to Algernon “Al” V. Truman in Battle Creek on June 12, 1947 Mary Jane (Hunt) Sanderson. She also attended school there. She married Russell C. Parker on May 26, 1953 and he passed away on June 25, (marriage ended in divorce). She was preceded in death 1978. Mrs. by her parents, Charles M. Little February 1970, and Bessie M. Little January 13, 1936; step-mother, Leia (Hayes) Little December 31, 1990; grandson. Scan David Truman October 6, 1992; sister, Inman May 29, 1956. • Phyllis Mae David Truman and David Andrew Truman both of Wilmington, North Carolina; sister, Betty Jean Ncwbum of Baldwin; brother, Charles W. Little of Griffithsville, West Virginia; and long time friend, Merieta M. Ferris of Battle Parker lived in several cities throughout Michigan and Tennessee, and moved to Hastings in 1963. Employment included. Gardener Pharmacy, Pennock Hospital, and home care for the elderly people in Hastings. She enjoyed fishing, shopping, and She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister. She is survived by three daughters, Russellenc (Joseph) Lobrek of Bradenton. Florida; Sandra (Douglas) Williams of Richardson; Elizabeth (Rick) Smith of Hastings; thirteen grandchildren, twenty- Creek. Graveside Services were held Monday, one March 29, 1999 at the Banftcld Cemetery, Johnstown Township. Reverend Linda D. great-grandson. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 27, 1999 at the Hastings Free Stoddard a United Methodist officiated. Memorial' may be made A nerican Lung Association. Minister to the Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Home, Battle Creek. great-grandchildren, and one Methodist Church in Hastings. grcai- Pastor Donald Brail officiated. Interment took place at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Dresden, Tennessee. by James McDonald Mr. McDonald was bom on March 4, 1943 in Grand Rapids, the son of John and Mary (Bums) McDonald. He was raised on a farm near Alto and attended Harris Creek Elementary, Caledonia High School, graduating in 1962. He graduated from Western a leaching 1952 in Ladysmith. Wisconsin, lhe son of James C. & Doris Jean (Guthcridge) Blodgett. He was raised in Bruce, Wisconsin until 1959 when the family moved to Hastings. He attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1971 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend Kellogg Community College. Mr. Blodgett married Rebecca Joy Bolthousc on June 10, 1971 in Hastings. He was employed al Camp Michawana near Hastings, previous employment included: Ketchum Machine Company, True Value Hardware, Clark Equipment. Fox Builders and Everett Engineering. He was a member of Nashville Baptist Church and a former Church Board Member Mr. Blodgett was preceded in death by his grandparents and father-in-hw, Gerald E. Bolthouse in 1990. Mr. Blodgett is survived by his wife, Becky; two daughters. Kandi (Paul) Harris of Grand Rapids, and Jami (Mike) Hedger of Hastings; one grandson, Shedrach Hedger, parents, Doris & Jim Blodgett of ■flasiingB,' tWfeisttrs, Judy (Dale) Loucks ef_Hastirgs^ a»d Jennifer (Paul) Turner of Hastings; brother, Roger (Kathy) Blodgett of Hastings; mother-in-law, Ann Bolthousc of Hastings. Funeral Services for Mr Blodgett were held Monday. March 29, 1999 at Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiated. Burial was in Brush Ridge Cemetery, Hope Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Michawana. ArrangcmcnLs were made Funeral Home of Hastings. |_____ Jack Robert Bryans______ by Wren Irene E. Blain Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements were made Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. ALTO • Mr. James McDonald, age 56, of Alto, passed away Friday, March 26, 1999 at Cambridge, Ohio. HASTINGS - Mr. James A. Blodgett, Jr., age 46, of Hastings, passed away Friday. March 26. 1999 at Spectrum Health-Downtown Grand Rapids. Mr. Blodgett was bom on October 13, HASTINGS - Mrs. Irene E. Blain, age 79, of Hastings and formerly of Middleville, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at Tendercare of Hastings after a courageous battle with pneumonia. Mr. Jack Robert Bryans, age 62, of Salem Oregon, Mrs. Blain was bom on December 26, 1919 in Clarksville, the daughter of Jacob passed away March 8, 1999 of Cancer. Jack was bom in Coverdale, Michigan on March 26, 1936, the son of Howard and & Emma (Brooks) Karrar. She was raised in the Clarksville/Lakc Odessa, area and attended schools there, Bernice (Birman) Bryans. graduating in 1938 from Lake Odessa High School. Mrs. Blain married Albert Blain and he SALEM, OREGON - Jack attended the Hastings area schools. He served in the Army from 1953 to 1957. He lived in several states before moving to Oregon. Mr. Bryans is survived by his companion, Alla Johnson and her son, Kevin; sisters, Marjorie Noflke of passed away in 1988. Mrs. Blain moved to Hastings in 1997 from Middleville and had previously lived in Grand Rapids, Freeport and Hastings. She was a former member of Grace Middleville, Marvel Biggs of Caseville, Michigan. Naida Vernon of Lin Wood, Brethren Church of Lake Odessa; former member of Calvary Brethren Church of Michigan, and Neva Kenyon of Middleville; brothers. Dale Bryans of Lawrence, Kansas; his twin brother, Jerry Bryans of Salem, Oregon; and Norman Alto, the Bible Study Group at Lincoln Meadows in Middleville sponsored by the Middleville First Baptist Church. Mrs. Blain was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Albert Blain, Jr.; and brother, Lyle Karrar. parents, John and Mary McDonald of Alto; six sisters. Sister Maryellen McDonald. Pastoral Minister of St. Charles/St. Henry Bryans of Lake, Michigan. Memorial Services for Mr. Bryans were held March 12, 1999 at the Salem Salvation Army Chapel, in Salem, Oregon. Burial was at Salem. Churches, Rosebush, Mt. Pleasant, Ann (Joe) Drucke of Grandville, Theresa (Tom) Plans are being made for a memorial service this summer in Michigan. Powers of Kalamazoo, Bernadette (Bob) Norris of Hastings. Martha (Terry) Cliff of Grand Rapids, and Judy McDonald of Wyoming. Michigan; twelve nieces and nephews. Jeanne R. Etter Michigan University degree in 1968. with Mr. McDonald was Caledonia Community employed al Schools and Thomapple Middleville. Schools Kellogg in He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Caledonia and served in Stephen Ministry. He was a caring, loving son, brother and uncle, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Mr. McDonald is survived by his Mass of Christian Burial was offered "luesday morning March 30, 1999 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Caledonia with Reverend Father David E. Le Blanc as Celebrant. Interment was in St. Patrick Cemetery, Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church for Masses or to Holy Family Catholic Church Stephen Ministry. Arrangements were made Funeral Home. Middleville. by Beeler five grandchildren, David Tagg, Debra (Tom) Tagg-Horgan, Bradley Blashkiw, Mark Blashkiw, and Jody Blain; brother, Vernon (Helen) Karrar of Lake Odessa; sister, Margaret (Allen) Senters of Lake Odessa, sister-in-law, Dorothy Karrar of HASTINGS - Mrs. Jeanne R. Etter, age 76, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, March 25, 1999 at Thomapple Manor. A Memorial Service for Mrs. Etter will be held on Saturday, April 24. 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church. No funeral home visitation. A Memorial Reception will be held at the church immediately following services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alma College Scholarship Fund or the Presbyterian Women’s Association. Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. Mrs. Blain is survived by her daughter, Margcnc (Steven) Blashkiw of Middleville; by Wren Hastings; step-mother. Clarisse Karrar of Mulliken; step-sister. Nellie Stadcl of Lowell; two half brothers. Arthur Karrar of Iowa, and Harold Karrar of Lansing; two half sisters. Maxine Wildman of Mulliken, and Carolyn Wapicnnick of Potterville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Blain were held Saturday, March 27, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Bruce N. Stewart officiated. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville First Baptist Church or the Pennock Foundation. �The Hastin9s Banner - Thursday Apnl 1 Tenor to give vocal recital A vocal recital by tenor W.E. Polls will be performed in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings al 3 p.m. Sunday, April 25. The diverse program will be made up of such classical works for lhe tenor voice as Handel's 'Care Solve." lara’s "Grenada" and the Pavarotti favorite "Nessun Dorms" by Puccini; standard sacred works, including Mendelssohn's "If. With All Your Hearts' and Bizet's 'Agnus Dei;" contemporary works such as Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Music of the Night." and it will conclude with a section of Bill Gaither gospel selec­ tions, in which he will be joined by his sons. Accompanist for the performance will be Anita Rumcry. minister of music at the Almena United Methodist Church. Potts ii lhe brother of Hastings High School teacher and drama coach Mary Martha Melendy He lus a bachelor’s degree in voice from Olivet College and has stud­ ied with Robert Barnes, Waller Wynn York, Carl Kaiser. Stanley Kolk and larry Btscr. among others. A charter member for 10 years of the Chamber Choir of Grand Rapids, he also has sung solo with the Battle Creek Boy­ choir, the Grand Rapids Choir of Men and Boys and Opera Grand Rapids. He has been invited on several occasions to sing the na­ tional anthem al Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Potts also has performed with the vocal quartet Nobislri with his wife, Noralce, ap­ pearing frequently in Grand Rapids and sur­ rounding areas. They currently live on Cedar lake in Lawton. The public is invited and there is no ad­ mission charge for the recital, but a free­ will offering will be received. Rastoskeys to mark 50th anniversary To celebrate 50 years of marriage. Samuel J. and Ardith L. (Brown) Rastoskey will be honored with an open house on Sat­ urday. April 10, from I to 4 p.m., at the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Sam and Ardith have lived their entire married life on their farm at 3829 Sheffield Road. Hickory Comers. They have four children. April (Mike) Chamberlain of Om­ aha. John (Micki) Rastoskey and Samuel C. Rastoskey of Hickory Corners and Randy (Teresa) of Delton. They have 12 grandchil­ dren and 12 great-grandchildren and an­ Lake Odessa NEWS Happy Easter on Sunday. Apnl 4! Lakewood Public Schools arc having spring break from Friday. Apnl 2. Io Sun­ day. Apnl 11. The Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society will meet Thursday. Apnl 8. at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. There will be a program of local interest. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. Apnl 10. at I p.m. at the Depot Museum. The speaker will be John Waite with his topic "The value of tax rolls in tracing the family tree. The postponed World Day of Prayer ser­ vice for Ionia County is to be held Friday, Apnl 9. at First United Methodist Church at 1:30 p.m. this year’s theme is “God’s Tender Touch.” this is yearly observance sponsored by Church Women United. Lakewood band students and others were in Kalamazoo Saturday at facilities of West­ ern Michigan University for the solo and ensemble competition. Band members and accompanying parents were housed at Hampton Inn overnight Fnday. This year, solo piano performance was part of the pro­ gram The infant son of attorney Tim and wife Lon Tromp was baptized at Central United Methodist Church Sunday morning. He is Luke Timothy. His grandparents. Dr. and Mrs. Jack Tromp. were on hand for the occasion. Friends here have been advised of the death in Flonda of Norns Malcolm, age 76, a former resident. His father. Arnold Mal­ colm. had a garage on Jordan Lake Road at Huddle Road where there is now the Jerry’s Tire and Auto business. A sister of Norns. Charlotte Mills, is the mother of Kevin, a familiar man in Lake Odessa on his route for UPS dclivcnes. The Ionia Sentinel announced last week the addition of former resident Rick Gillette to their advcnismg staff. Rick and his wife Ann have been residents of Ithaca for many years, where he was an account manager for Gratiot Manufactunng and Amencan Boat Manufactunng. He was previously employed in Marshall. Alto and Woodbury. He attended a Xerox school. LBU and MSU. He is the son of Marian Gillette of Lakeview Drive. Virginia Yonkers has enjoyed her many visitors since her hospital stay with ortho­ pedic surgery. She can now walk from room to room at home unaided. Lon Christner and Bnan Rush arc listed as graduates of Grand Valley State Univer­ sity at the end of the fall semester. The two new arrivals arc evident in downtown Woodland. The grey store on the comer is now open for business with the name Easy Ek It stocks milk, bread, pop and other vital needs. North on Main Street there is excavation and a foundation poured for a new house next to Spindler Memorial Library and across the street from the Unit­ ed Methodist parsonage and church. Easter events for the community were detailed in last week’s Banner. Good Friday services for Lakewood Community are being held at Central UM church in Lake other on the way. Friends of the Library will meet at the Lake Odessa (. ommunit) Library Tuesday. Apnl 6. at 7 p.m There is the annua) meet­ ing with election of directors for three-year terms. At the close of this meeting, the directors convene to elect officers for one year. Any member of the Friends, cither an annual member or a life member, is eligible to vote or to be a candidate for a director­ ship The spnng newsletter went to 350 members and Friends. The UMW Unit of Central Church is holding a spnng breakfast Saturday. Apnl 17 Sandi Thompson of Clarksville w*ll be the speaker with an emphasis on flowers and their arrangement. Reservations arc to be called to Ada Dennie on Tamarack Road by Apnl 10. There is a charge fot the catered breakfast. Ronnie Eugene Brown. Hastings and Theresa Mac Sivits, Hastings. Billy Lee Brooks, Hastings and Rose­ marie Bridge, Hastings. Brandon Thomas Wall, Apple Valley, CA and Jamie Lyn Lambeth, Dowling. David Edward Perry, Middleville and Victoria Sue Dykman, Lowell. Hospital cited for by-pass, angioplasty results by health care firm Borgess is one of only 34 hospitals In ths United States chosen for outstanding performance in both heart procedures (angioplasty) and open heart surgery. Of the top 100 cardiovascular hospitals In the country most were ranked for excellence in just one of these categories. Borgess alone offers this kind of care in our region, and we're very grateful to our team of skilled and devoted professionals who provide this level of expertise. But more than that, wVre honored by the belief our own community has in us, as they trust Borgess with their hearts. 1000 edition of Modsm MsaftPcare. su. J Odexsa at I pm Rev Brian Allbnght wiR bring the message Several churches arc holding sunnsc services followed by break fasts. Reservations arc wise It isn't the national recognition that means so much to us. It's the lives saved. Baaed on ths results of a study of the 100 top cardiovascular hospitals, 1999 - Page 7 BORGESS HEALTH ALLIANCE Its about your life* �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 1 1999 Dear Canada: I have no idea if Grandma is leaving behind the crown jewels of the LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L Stamm. Jr. a single man (original mortgagors) to Great Lakes Bancorp. Mortgagee dated March 17 1997 and recorded on April 21 1997 in Liber 691 on Page 820 Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the TCF Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated March 14 1997 which was recorded on April 21 1997 in Liber 691. on Page 827. Barry County Records on which mortgagee there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 77/100 dollars ($33,979 77). including inter­ est at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m on April 29. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Barry County Michigan and are de­ scribed as Beginning in the Southwest corner of South­ east 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14. town 2 North, Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan, thence East along the South line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 ap­ proximately 10 rods to center of Lammers Road as point of beginning thence Easterly along the South line of said Section 660 feet thence Northerly 165 feet thence Westerly 460 feet thence North 45 feet, thence Westerly 200 feet to the center of Lammers Road, thence Southerly 210 feet along the center of Lammers Road to a pant of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot the such sale Dated March 18 1999 TCF Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott A Trott PC Attorneys fa TCF Mortgage Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 Fie <990201383 (4/15) Cougars MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard W Knauss and Di­ anna J Knauss. husband and wife, to Long Beach Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated December 12, 1997 and recorded January 15. 1998 by Instrument No 1006031 Barry County Recads said mortgage is now held by Lehman Capital a Division of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc by assignment dated December 19 1997 ano recorded on January 22 1999 by Instrument No 1024051 Barry County Recads There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 94/100 Dollars ($62 969 94) including .mer­ est a! the rate of 11 49% per annum , Under the power of sale contained tn the mort­ gage and tfe statutes of the State of Michigan nebce is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises of some pt-rt of them, at public vendue at the B)uiy County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan in Bprry County. Michigan at 1 00 p m on April 29. • The premises are located in the Village of Uiddtevjlle Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as ; Lot 30 of the Middleville Downs Addition #2 V|Bage of Middleville according to the Recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Uber 5 of Plats The redemption period shall be 6 months from trie date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $800 3241a. m which case lhe redemption period s>»!; be 30 days from the date of the sale Dialed March 18 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Lehman Capital, a Division Of Lfhman Brothers Holdings, inc as Assignee Spite 600 Tmy Ml 48084 (M8) 643-4464 File No 189 0077 (4/15) ! NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE ;• THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC-OR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFOR MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ir r • v a n c C L a f MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made the conditions ot a mortgage made by Jerry Oly a married man and Pamela Olney, signing as brrowef" solely fa the purpose of barring and living any rights given to me by MSA 27 5288 id any other dower rights conferred by law upon ». It is understood that I sign without personal legation fa payment of any sums secured by if mortgage (aigmal mortgagas) to GREAT fCES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN as succes» by merger to Great Lakes National Bank, ifi/a Great Lakes Bancorp. Mortgagee, dated J ifluary 2 . 1996, and recaded on February 6. m Liber 651. on Page 53. Barry County F scads, Michigan on which mortgage there is c timed to be due at the date hereof the sum of « JVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUN( REC FIVE AND 54 100 dollars ($78,805 54). m­ c tiding interest at 7 500% per annum • Under the power of sale contained m said rfongage and the statute m such case made and yowled notice is hereby given that said mortc »ge wdl be faeclosed by a sale of the mort(premises, a some part of them, at public v tiue a the Barry County Courthouse m Hast» gs. Ml at 1 00 p m on April 22 1999 I-Baid premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan and are described as • The Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1 4 of Sec tton 18. Town 1 North. Range 8 West The re ctimption period shall be 12 month(s) from the Qated March 11. 1999 Great Lakes National Bank Michigan R0R INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1301 TrtXI 8 Trott. PC Xnaneys for Great Lakes National Bank 40150 Telegraph Road Suite 10C Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie <98032051 Cougars (4-8) Ottoman Empire or some pots, pans and beaded lampshades I suggest she hire a professional appraiser and an attorney and get a will spelled out now. If she doesn’t. I predict a world-class family fight that will turn into a two-generation disaster. Mean­ while. forget about the items that have al­ ready been taken from the house It sounds as if there’s enough dissension as it is. Ann landers State of Michigan County of Barry Probate Court NOTICE OF SALE File No 95-21615-SE HON RICHARD H SHAW ESTATE OF MICHAEL P ULRICH DAVID H TRIPP PC Petitioner Night people CHRISTINE ULRICH Respondent David H Tnpp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings Michigan 49058 (616) 945-9585 Attorney tor Petitioner in pursuant and by virtue of a Judgment ot the Probate Court in the County of Barry. State of Michigan made and entered on February 1 1999 m a certain cause therein pending wherein David H Tnpp pc was Petitioner and Chnstine Ulrich as the Respondent notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public *^aie to the highest bidder at the East steps of the courthouse situated in the City ol Hastings County ot Barry, on Thursday April 29. 1999 at 1 00 pm . the following de­ scribed property All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Castleton County ol Barry Stale of Michigan described as follows A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 30. TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST COR­ NER OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 150 FEET THENCE WEST 200 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 150 FEET TO THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY THENCE EAST ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY 200 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN Dated March 18 1999 Joel Garza Barry County Deputy Sheriff Drafted by David H Tnpp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945-9585 C \DHT Client FilesVJirch Michael P\Nobce of sale doc (4/29) MORTGAGE SALE PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT REED. STOVER & O CONNOR. P C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage which was made on the 9th day of January. 1997, by SCOTT W. PARKS, a single person, as Mortgagor to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organized and existing under the laws ot the United States, as Mortgagee, and recaded on the 22nd day of January. 1997. in the office of the Register of Deeds fa Barry County and State of Michigan m Liber 683 of Recads. Page 504. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the date hereof $14,086 50 principal and interest at 7 6% per annum, and no suit or proceedings at law a in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof and the power of sale tn said mortgage contained having be­ come operative by reason of such default Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of April. 1999. at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east door ot the Courthouse in the City of Hast­ ings State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court fa the County of Barry, there will be offered fa sale and sold to the high­ est bidder at public auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, fa the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest to date of sale and legal costs and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises are described as situate in the Town­ ship of Johnstown. County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wit LOT 51 OF COUNTRY ACRES ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 64 The period of redemption will be six months from date of sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 11. 1999 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION REED STOVER & O'CONNOR. PC 151 S Rose Street. Suite 800 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 By Robert C Engels, ona of its Attaneys (4/15) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions ol a certain mortgage executed on June 6. 1995. by Gregory A Heath, a single man. as Mortgagor, to Hastings Savings and Loan (nWa MainStreet Savings Bank FSB), as Mortgagee and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Regis­ ter of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on June 8. 1995 at Liber 632. Page 369 (the "Mortgage*) and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due an indebtedness as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Fifty Eight Thou­ sand Three Hundred Forty Three Dollars and 64/100 (S58.343 64). as of the date of this notice, including principal, interest, and other costs se­ cured by the Mortgage no suit a proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part ol the debt, secured by the Mortgage and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the de­ fault NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. April 15. 1999 at 1 00 o'clock in the afternoon at the courthouse at 220 W State Street that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest adder at pubic sale fa the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the in­ debtedness due on (he Mortgage together with legal costs and expenses of sale certain property located in Barry County Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows Commencing at the Northeast corner of Sec­ tion 21. Town 4 North Range 8 V/est thence West 6 rods thence South 13 1/3 rods thence East 6 rods thence North 13 1/3 rods to the place of beginning PP<08-040-021-105-100-00 L< 8014-0002017 Tne length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale Dated March 11 1999 MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK FSB 629 West State Street (4-8) Hastings Ml 49058 Dear Ann Landers: Most of the world works by day and sleeps by night. But many people do their jobs while everyone else sleeps police officers, nurses, firefight­ ers, waitresses, truck drivers, telephone op­ erators. cab drivers, janitors, security guards and night-shift workers. I am a woman who manages a very busy bar. which means I work late hours six nights a week. Some people have the crazy idea that I get paid to “party." Actually. I monitor the bartenders and have to decide which cus­ tomers have had enough. I rarely get to sit down. Meanwhile, my husband seldom gets to stand up. “Mike" is a disc jockey. He is expected to be cheerful and funny and sound as if he is having a ball, even when he has a killer headache or the flu. I get home around 4 a.m Mike gets home about 5:30 a.m. We cat supper together and go to bed when lhe sun comes up. Then, the phone starts to ring. People think because we work at night, we have the whole day free. Some of our fnends and family mem­ bers have actually said. “You sure have it easy. You can sleep all day.” Where do peo­ ple get that nutty idea? Night workers arc just like everybody else. We spend eight hours at work, a cou­ ple of hours commuting and running er­ rands. a few hours doing marketing, cook­ ing and household chores, and if we arc lucky, we get six or seven hours of sleep. Will you please say a few kind words for us night owls? Wc could use a little sympathy. - Sleepless in New Orleans. Dear Sleepless: God bless you night owls. If it weren’t for you, the world would come to a screeching halt at sundown. I'm a bit of a night owl myself - preferring to work late into the night and sleep until noon. My energy level peaks around mid­ night. The phone is off the hook when I re­ tire. If people think I’m “peculiar.’’! don’t give a hoot. Ignore suitor Dear Ann Landers: My 23-ycar-old daughter is engaged to marry* a young man I cannot stand. She seems very happy, and that is the most important thing, but the re­ lationship worries me. “Francine" used to date a fellow 1 adored, but they broke up. He had all the qualities I admired. Her cur­ rent beau has none of them. “Cal" loses his temper a lot and yells at Francine. I have mentioned my concerns and let her know that if he ever hits her, she can come to me anytime. Francine is now living with Cal, and they have a joint bank account. He has a so-so job but never pays for anything if he can help it. Restaurant meals and movie tickets arc always on her. He has no ambition to at­ tend college, and I am sure Francine will end up supporting him, which galls me to no end. I am civil in Cal's presence but just barely. He constantly puts Francine down, and I invariably find myself defending her. I have begged Francine to wail another year before making a final commitment, but she refuses. Her brother just married, and I wonder if perhaps she isn’t competing with him. Is there anything I can do? Pennsylvania. Dear Penn.: Yes, you can stop knocking Cal and do your damdest to find something about him to admire. This will baffle Francine. Do not mention the old boyfriend you like, or she will never go near him. Meanwhile, keep busy, and pay as little at­ tention as possible to your daughter's social life. A 23-year-old woman might interpret her mother’s “guidance" as interference and marry the guy to assert her independence. Gem of the Day (credit Sara Weintraub, age 90. Boston): “If I had everything to do over again, 1 would care 20 percent less." Regretful affair Dear Ann Landers: Two years ago. I was a married woman who became involved with a married man al work. At first, it was just flirting, but before long, wc knew wc were in love. It was exciting and wonderful. Wc finally decided to divorce our spouses and get married. What do I have today? My two children, who were once happy and well-adjusted, arc no a in therapy I also have huge legal bills. My in-laws despise me because they sec their grandchildren only twice a year. I have a husband who sits in a chair at night drink­ ing beer and smoking cigarettes while I cook, clean and fold laundry Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 I wish 1 had used the effort I spent trying to hide my affair and put it to work saving my first marriage. I would have been a lot happier. Please print my letter so other mar­ ried women will think before they start fooling around. - Smart Too Late. Dear Sman: I wonder how many marned women (and men) who arc (lining or fool­ ing around in the workplace will sec them­ selves in your letter. I would not be surpnsed if your words nipped some of those romances in lhe bud. Thanks for all the mamages you may have saved today. As for yours. I suggest counseling. If the couch potato won't go with you. go alone. Get a will Dear Ann Landers: I come from a large family. A few months ago. wc lost our dad. During his illness, he made a detailed list of items he wanted to leave to his children and grandchildren. Mom told him, “This is still my home, and these arc my things, too. Nothing leaves " This led to a discussion between my brothers and sisters. We agreed that nothing would be taken from the house. A few sib­ lings. however, have been taking items for their children. This angered the rest of us. and wc asked them to return these items. Wc argued that Mom is still alive and these things belong to HER. As of now. not one of the siblings has returned anything. Wc also feel that when Mom goes, the heirloom items should be handed down to US and not to the grandchildren. Then, if wc choose, wc will pass them on to the next generation. Please, Ann, print this letter and your comments so lhe entire family can read them. - Discord in Canada. Paul and Becky Leary would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Tcssah K bom March 9th at II :05. weigh­ ing 6 lbs.. 14 ozs.. 19-1/2 inches long. Tessah was welcomed home by her big brothers Benjamin and Dustin and her big sister Hannah. Her proud grandmothers arc Barb Leary and Joyce Kelly, both of Hast­ ings and great-grandparents Lloyd and Marcia Steeby of Gun Lake. Phone lease Dear Ann Landers: My wife and I re­ cently visited her 86-ycar-old mother in Oklahoma. While wc were there, she asked us to look at her telephone bill, which showed lease changes for four phones at $4.45 each. She had been paying these lease charges for over 23 years. We discovered that one of the phones had been taken out of her house 20 years before, and two phones had not been used for over 15 years. I wonder how many senior citizens arc unknowingly paying lease charges for old phones that arc no longer in use Please alert your readers to check if they arc being billed for “Consumer Lease Services" and sec which instruments the bill applies to. Incorrect charges can be removed by call­ ing the telephone company customer ser­ vice department It’s worth looking into Bob in Grand Prainc. Texas. Dear Grand: Most people today buy their phones. However, it wouldn't hurt for my readers to take a good, hard look al their next phone bill and sec if there arc any in­ correct leasing charges. Again. I love the way you readers look out for one another. Is that Ann Landers column you clipped years ago yellow with age? For a copy oj her most frequently requested poems and essays. send a self-addressed, long, busi­ ness-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, c/o Ann Landers. PO Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page al www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. GIRL, Kclscc Rae. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal oh March 15. 1999 at 113 p.m to Jodi Roach and Scott Turner of Wayland.-'Weigh­ ing 7 lbs.. I oz. and measuring 20 inches long. GIRL, Morgan Menn, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 12. 1999 at 6:41 p.m. to Mara McCubbin of Kalamazoo and Clcnton Wcctci of Texas. Weighing 8 lbs. and measuring 20-1/2 inches long. BOY, Hunter Michael, born at Spectrum Health East on March 10, 1999 at 9:38 p.m. to Amy and Mike Goodenough of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs., I oz. and measuring 21 inches long. Welcomed home by big sister Karlcy. Proud grandparents arc Mike and Vickie Ward and Dick and Betty Good­ enough. BOY, Brendon Jay, bom at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids on February 25. 1999 to Angela and Jay Brighton of Sun­ field. He weighed 8 lbs., I oz. and was 19 inches long. Brendon was welcomed by big sister, Katelynn Marie. Grandparents arc Laune and John Collins. Sunfield; Deb and Ed Smith, Lake Odessa and Bonnie and Jim Brighton, Sunfield. Zachary and Nicole Soderberg of Nappa­ nee. IN announce the birth of their son. Carter Hugh Soderberg, bom March 3, 199° at 12:42 p.m. at Elkhart General Hos­ pital in Elkhart. IN. He weighed 7 lbs., 13­ 1/4 ozs. and was 21-1/2 inches. His grandparents arc Randy and Kathy Soderberg of Charlotte, Ml. and Tom and Ruth Bcardslec of Nashville. Ml. Great­ grandparents include Dorothy Soderberg of Charlotte. MI: Bcrdina De Vine of Lansing. Ml; Niles and Marilyn Bcardslec of Green Valley. AZ; and Dolores Herman of Kalamo. Ml. Great-great-grandparents arc Julius and Bcatncc Michael of Lansing. Ml. Grcat-grcat-great-grandmothcr is Sadie Eilnicar of Ft. Wayne, IN. Calcb Andrew Gilmore was bom January 17. 1999 at 1:51 p.m. in Saline. Ml He weighed 8 lbs.. 8 ozs. and measured 21 inches long. His parents arc Ken and Diane (Bender) Gilmore Lane Wyatt Homistcr was born at Borgess Hospital on March 19, 1999 to Michelle Anson and Travis Homistcr Weighing 9 lbs.. I oz and measuring 21 inches long. GIRL, Charlie Mane, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 15. 1999 at 5:13 p in. to Michaellccn and C.W. Simpson of Hast­ ings. Weighing 6 lbs.. 14 oz* ing 20 inches long. and measur­ BOY, Dakota William, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 18. 1999 at 4:19 a.m. to Derric Hcacock and Stacy Waters of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs.. 8 ozs. and measuring 21 inches long. GIRL, Meghan Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 16, 1999 al 3:19 p.m to Kerry and Amber Anders of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs., 1-1/4 ozs. and measuring 21 inches long. GIRL, Hannah Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 18, 1999 at 4:33 p.m. to Shane and Wendy Zurhorsl of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs.. 2 ozs. and measuring 21 inches long. . GIRL, Katelyn Mane, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 18, 1999 at 11:35 a.m to Tracy and Dale Knapp of Lake Odessa Weighing 6 lbs., 13-1/2 ozs. and mcasunng 20-1 /2 inches long. GIRL, Alexis Mikayla. bom at Pennock Hospital on March 22. 1999 al 10:50 a.m. to Lisa Morgan and Bill Nelson of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs.. 8 ozs. and measuring 20-1/2 inches long. GIRL, Alexandra Jacqui-line, born at Pen­ nock Hospital on March 22. 1999 at 6:56 p.m. to Vanessa Stone and William Fox of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs.. 2-1/4 ozs. and mcasunng 20-1 2 inches long. GIRL, Katie Mane, bom al Pennock Hos­ pital on March 18. 1999 at 2:15 p.m. to Thomas and Kathleen Hogsctt of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs.. 4 ozs. and mcasunng 22 inches long. BOV Tristan Lee. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March 14. 1999 at 3:30 a m. toTckcitha Robbers and Randal Keech of Wayland Weighing 7 lbs.. 1 2 oz. and measuring 20­ 1 2 inches long TWINS, Aaron Alan and Cassie Elaine, born at Pennock Hospital on March 12. 1999 at 4 44 p.m. to Kristy and Mike Sherk of Hastings Aaron Alan weighed 5 lbs.. 6 ozs and measured 18-3 4 inches long Cassie Elaine weighed 4 lbs . 10 ozs. and measured 18-14 inches long GIRL, Samantha Mane, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 18. 1999 at 9:13 p.m. to Douglas and Melissa Baker of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs.. 13 ozs. and measuring 23 inches long. BO\, Jonah Luke, born at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March 19. 1999 at 1:19 p.m. to Lynn and Lon Denton of Nashville Weighing 7 lbs.. 11-12 ozs. and mcasunng 21 inches long �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April I 1999 Page 9 From Time to Time... NASHVILLE ...continues to grow By Joyce F. Weinbrecht As slated earlier, the coming of the rail­ road opened up Nashville to the world Now goods could be shipped in by rail and products shipped out by rail One 'f the things which the railroad brought to town was an increase in the number of “drummers" {salesmen] arriving in town. Before, the salesmen had to hire a The Nashville Michigan Central Depot. August of 1909 This view shows the brick ** depot and the wooden depot, then used as a freight station Several passengers and a dray waiting for the eastbound train. ->VCKJ In I967-I968. they added a room to lhe building. There were 200 members at this horse drawn ng to visit the country towns to sell their wares. With the coming of the rail­ roads. they could travel more easily from town to town, staying in whatever hotel or rooming house was available There were at least two hotels in the Vil­ lage of Nashville The plat map for 1873 shows two The plat map of 1895 only time. VFW Auxiliary 8260 was formed in 1948. The railroad tracks were taken up in 1984. ending an era for Nashville and Bar­ ry County. The coming of automobiles and trucks had an impact on some other areas of life in Nashville. Drayage businesses and livery stables were an important part of village life. Drayagc wagons pulled by teams were hired to haul loads from one place to the other fur a fee. Drayagc operators often met the trains to haul the incoming freight to the shows one The Union Hotel was located on the cast side of Main Street, where the Central Park is now located. It was probably built some­ time poor to 1870 as it appears on the 1873 village plat map. The Nashville News reported in 1877 that the Union House, a three story building, was being renovated under new management by Mr. Bronson of Middleville The hotel gradually lost ground over the next several years and was wrecked by a fire in February of 1902. At the time of the fire the hotel had only one residential ten­ ant and two businesses in the building. Joe Hurd s bicycle repair shop and the Yourcx bakery occupied space in the hotel building. About 1915 the village acquired the site and made it into a park Lcn W. Fcighncr, publisher of the Nashville News, was a strong advocate of the village making it into a park. It was called Central Park even before it was developed into a village park. In 1921 young maple trees were trans­ planted from Putnam Park, encircling the wading pool and fountain. There was a cherub statue, which held aloft a large fish which had water cascading from its mouth. This statue had originally been part of Michigan Central Railroad Park near the train depot The railroad gave it to the vil­ lage when H discontinued lo maintain the railroad park. The statue would disappear from Central Park on Halloween night but was returned. The last time it was not returned and its fate is unknown. The wading pool lost its appeal and was converted into a flower bed. On August 19 and 20. 1949. the first art show was held in the park, sponsored by the Nashville Art Group Society. The art show was held in the park several years. Following World War II an honor roll board was erected on the south edge of the park to honor the men who had served in the military in that war The Wolcott House was built in 1878 by Charles Wolcott, who was a hardware mer­ chant. James McGraw, who came to Nashville and established a cooper shop in the village, is credited with being the builder and carpenter for this building. It was located on the south end of town, on the west side of Main Street. It had a porch that ran the length of the building which was about three steps high­ er than the street. Children liked to walk the length of the porch on the lower step and no one ever told them not to. The porch had chairs lined up on it and anyone was allowed to stop there to sit awhile, whether a guest at the hotel or just a shopper in the village. The hotel had the first indoor plumbing systems in the village. The hotel was with­ in walking distance of the Michigan Central Railroad depot and was a stop over for the salesmen and other railroad passengers, as well as the traveling show people. It had a well run dining room and served excellent meals. Events such as graduation, wedding suppers and other events were booked into the Wolcott House dining room The building was well kept and at one Jim Taylor in front of his business at Main Street just south of the Church Street intersection point was renovated and furnished with Lentz Table Factory furniture There were 27 rooms in the hotel and two large parlors, as well as the kitchen and dining room. The prices at the Wolcott House were rea­ sonable whether it was tor a room or for a meal. It became well known in all of lower Michigan. After the coming of the automo­ bile. motels, motor camps and less travel by train, the hotel began to deteriorate. It was tom down in 1940. after it fell into disre­ pair. Many villages had opera houses in the times before movies and television. Here many events were held for the entcrtainmcpl of the ciUzqn>,,Thc ,Nashville Ppera House was built in 1876 and was used for many community social and recreational events, including many New Years Eve cel­ ebrations and was opened on New Years Eve 1876 for the first time. The opera house was built in 1876 by Elihu Chipman and H.M. Lee. It was located on the north side of Washington Street, just cast of Main Street. It was a frame building. 32 feet by 100 feet, mcasunng 22 feet from the floor to the ceiling The intenor had grained woodwork, fres­ coed Walls and ceiling. There was a plat­ form stage that was equipped with a drop curtain and five changes of scenery. It was decorated with statuary. Dressing rooms, an office and bleacher seating were at the end opposite the stage. The main floor was left open for chairs that could be put away to clear the hard­ wood floors for dances, skating parties and other community events to be held at the opera house. The opera house became the site of receptions, school plays, commencement exercises, drama, comedies, musical shows, lectures, wax work exhibits, as well as a place for spiritualists and hypnotists, and traveling thespians. Many local groups put on plays and shows there, in addition to acts booked from outside the community. ii was also the headquarters for the local temperance movement. The Passion Play was held there in 1899 by lhe newest inven­ tion. the Cmcmatmograph. which also was the source of the first film slide show and in March of 1903 the first moving pictures were shown in the village. In 1883 roller skating mania hit the vil­ lage when Emmett Everts purchased 20 pairs of roller skates. Roller skating took hold and Mr. Chapman put in a mitered maple floor in the opera house in the fall of 1884. and ordered a stock of Vineyard roller skates. Competitive roller skating became the vogue in the village. C.L. Walrath was a long distance winner and his brother Hiram, did some fancy footwork on roller skates. Hiram Walrath also organized Nashville’s Town Band and Orchestra. He was paid SI2 per week for directing this band. Elihu Chipman. who had become sole proprietor of the opera house, died at age 78 in October 1902. The following March the ypcra house was sold at auction for $700 to a Battle Creek man. He sold it to Willis Humphrey for $650 and less than a month later John Fumtss purchased it for an undis­ closed sum. Lcn Fcighner. publisher of the Nashville News and the local postmaster, continued on as the manager of the opera house, a position which he had held under Elihu Chapman. Chautaqua shows came into fashion in the 1920s and these were held under tents. In 1916, the Methodist Church added a community house and the Nashville Club Rooms further cut into the opera house business. The building was used in the 1920s and 1930s as a basketball court, the players dodging the red hot potbellied stoves, which were at each end of the hard­ wood floor. In 1938 the Kellogg addition to Nashville School held the first gymnasium. The opera house had outlived its usefulness and was lorn down soon after by Frank Kellogg who purchased the building for the material in it. When :hc Grand River Valley Railroad arrived in Nashville in January 1869. the depot was a wooden structure built on the south side of the tracks in 1868. It hau a ticket office in one end and the freight and express offices occupied the remainder of the building. Michigan Central Railroad leased the railroad from Grand River Valley Railroad and operated it for many years It was later merged with New York Central. In 1904 a new brick train depot was built on the north side of the tracks replacing the wooden one. which was used entirely for freight. The Nashville depot office employed two telegraph operators, a ticket agent, a baggage man and a freight agent. Theodore Roosevelt stopped in Nashville twice, coming in on the train. One time he came as governor of New York on a cam­ paign swing from Detroit to Grand Rapids in September of 1900 as the running mate of President William McKinley and on Feb. II. 1911. as past president he again stopped in Nashville, on both the trip into Grand Rapids and on the return tnp. The coming of the automobile made rail travel less popular and the passenger traffic decreased. Passenger travel was eliminated from the line in 1959. Transportation of freight continued for another 20 years The depot was purchased by the Thor­ napple VMley VFW Post No 8260 in I960. The VFW Post had organized on Dec 10. 1946. al the high school gym. The new post was presented its first charter by Post No. 565 of Battle Creek. Louis Diamante was the first post commander. There were 18 members and at the end of 60 days there were 33. They met in several places, above Diamantie's Store, several store buildings, over the dry cleaners, then at the KP Hall and ’hen they purchased the The Wolcott House depot. In I960 when ’hey purchased the depul there were 70 members and in 1961 membership had increased to 107. They were able to burn the mortgage in 1964. merchants. They also hauled loads to the train for shipment for a fee. Livery stables took care of the horses and teams for anyone in the village who needed to have this done. They also rented out hors­ es and buggies or wagons or a saddle to help the people get around to wherever they needed to go. The livery' stable groomed, fed. treated and cared for the horses. Over the years there were several livery stables in Nashville. Probably the best remembered was the one operated by Jim and Flora "Ma" Taylcr. They operated a livery stable on South Main Street for more than 30 years. Jhn and Flora Kelly Taylor were married in January 1884. They had lived on a Kalamo Highway farm, south of Nashville. They purchased the livery stable in lhe ear­ ly 1900s. This was an already going con­ cern, located on the comer of South Main Street and Church Street. Jim Taylor was bom in I860 in Ver­ montville. Flora Kelly was also bom in Nashville in 1863. Flora had taught school for two years al Kalamo before coming to Nashville and had a particular interest in students. Students were a large part of their business, as many students arrived in the village to go to school transported by horse and buggy or sleighs or by saddle horses. One of the five structures that made up the Taylor Livery bams was a special building to shelter the horses and rigs driven into the village by rural students who attended Nashville School. The Taylors lived in lhe upper balconied floor of a building two doors south of the stables. The lower floor was not occupied during the time the Tay­ lors lived there. A small office building was joined to the Taylor home by a stairway on the south side. This is where Flora "Ma" Taylor spent most of her days, tending to the customers. The Tavlors were childless and Flora Tay­ lor didn't ncsitatc to mother all of the stu­ dents who came her way. She gave advice, pointed out pitfalls such as smoking. She worried about their health. She would warm the soapstones which were placed in the buggy or sleigh to keep feet warm on the way home. She often saw their report cards before parents did and didn’t hesitate to write an opinion on the card. HASTINGS 4 Free Drink Refills 25c Corn Refills 1-*00-03 ft-7203 "HAuLlE <00l SATJSUH 11 00 AM 0 TH! MATRIX (Rj wu Inez Barry drove into Nashville fronse^y Wamervillc. seven miles north Nashville, to attend the last two grades high school. She parked her horse apd bug-^* gy with the Taylors and enjoyed the admuHOK istrations of Flora Taylor. She crocheted tMnoe while away the hours, making doilies, doff’ clothes and other things, which she away and which were cherished by thq.o5 recipients, often the students. .a 90*1 Jim Taylor tended to the livestock, oftctfO’A doctoring them until the State of Michiga# ** made it mandatory to be licensed in vclcri^^ rary medicine. Jim still continued to canhjwii .'or the animals in spite of the law . He didn't »di charge for these services anyway. The long cast shed of the stables housed’ rigs and horses. A small bam was behind^ the shed. One time a cow was boarded thcrvbdc for the Wilcox family. It was not unusual fbiOOB the Taylors to house other animals along"'’? with the horses. Jim furnished transporta^T tion for hire to those who didn’t want to rcnftOH the rigs outright. He really preferred to6>£ escort his customers around town and kncvF3,1 the village and surrounding area very wdll'j^ Once in a repayment for his services, salesman gave Jim Taylor two crypts in thcoki Lakeview Cemetery mausoleum. Flora Tay*uo0 lor wasn’t too sure she preferred this man ncr of burial, above the ground. However, she gave in and Jim and Flora arc both in the mausoleum. He died in August of 1924. Flora went on operating the livery stabf^( alone until the early 1930s. Flora died in the Main Street residence in April 1935, lcav-2 ing behind a legacy of caring for the peopltr -^ of Nashville. After the automobile took over as the’^j transportation for rural students, befonrw: busing was the order of the day. students-, parked their cars in lhe stalls at the liverystable. And “Ma” Taylor continued to givg - ” advice and counsel until about 1933 wheri\v* she became ill. She died two years later. • (To be continued) J Hastings SAXONS ...you’ve made your ■::: hometown PROUD! --------------------------------- BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP The regular meetings of the Baltimore Township Board are the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Rd. as follows: Oct. 12 April 13 Nov. 9 May 11 Dec. 14 June 8 Jan. 11 July 13 Feb. 8 Aug. 10 March 14 Sept. 14 0 10 YWHfil I HATI AiOVT room 0 MOO SQUAD (R) Mm. O CD TV l«u; Mm, cuvn. WTCHT10M |») Baltimore Township will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered upon 5 days notice to the Baltimore Township Clerk. ANALYZE nu (■) 0 IM AHO I (HI inrec «• oi. rorcoim, i ii ii i iiittI Tracy Mitchell, Clerk 5766 Henry Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 616-948-2268 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April i 1999 Ctine l< think < I it • •• ■ by Jim J«r i। Cagers prove to be champs in more ways than one The ■ 1998-99 Hastings Saxons' basketball team played every bit like I champions. Or in the words of head coach Don .Schils. who just happens to be this year's Detroit Free Press "Coach of the Year." a wonderful team to coach "1 have been blessed with some hard working kids and some very talented kids. I have just loved coaching this group. Il allows me to live my dreams too." Coach. it does the same for a lot of us. Eight seniors: Luke Warner. Adam Whitney, Steve Storrs, Silas Smith. Jim Storms. Matt lawrence. Andy Keller and Tyson Walther Irreplaceable The eight leaders and lhe other seven standouts — Josh Hendershot, Tony Bowne. Josh Woodard. Ryan Eltzrolh. Dan Deming. Dustin Terrel and Eric V .uilXtMolen — did Hastings real proud When the Saxons applauded lhetr crowd following Friday's 54-44 Final Four loss to River Rouge, a certain observer down on press row nearly lost it. Not only a winning team, but graceful about it. Il was a season of many memories and realization of dreams. There were many ^i' ahtning moments that will shine a long, j,-- long time after that final basket drew jjj^gwine at the Breslin. ’■ And there were many who made this ■y*-Mrcal hooP camPa’8n possible: Schils. C-’; coach Scott Allan, coach Larry $;* Christopher. coach Jeff Denny, coach Denny O'Mara, manager Chuck Tefft, trainer Matt Goschke. athletic director Steve Hoke, principal Tim Johnston, Denny Storrs, the boosters, the families. ;">- the fans. Perry Hardin. Mike Hook, :-;<Bernie Weller and WBCH... just to name few. Must I go on? '■<< Some may say that to be a champion. -C-J-you must not only win the ;>:-thampionship contests, but you must also act like one. River Rouge polished off its Class B I Championship run Saturday with a 74-54 title clincher over Cbeboygen. <->• "Last year they were afraid of us; this year they played us good." said All-State guard* Brent Darby, who is headed to team. In lack the Saxons led the entire game until midway through lhe final quarter. Who was No. 1 again? There was no fear." Schils said. "We came in confident and played the way we wanted to play ." Translation... the Saxons took it to the Panthers and wasted nothing in their overall effort. The Saxons believed they were the off the glass. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings community. Great work. Great heart. Must I go on? The qualities found from true champions ■ Athletes at Alma: Betsie Keeler. Kim Cole and Arrin Glidden are all competing this spring as college athletes al Alma College. Keeler, of Hastings, is a junior on Alma's tennis team. Keeler and her doubles partner. Kan Sedcrberg. won al No. I doubles against Saginaw Valley Stale's pair 8-2. Keeler is 1-6 as a singles : : concern for his health last Friday when he fell back, sank a jumper, and went into some convulsions following lhe play. It turns out he was celebrating. It ' I should have been a 15-yard penalty. The prep days. • USGWA Wrestlers: The United Stales Girls Wrestling Association (USGWA) had its Michigan Stale Championship March 21 in Lake Orion. i • * same could be said about many of the happenings that occur in a "win at all Hastings' Amanda Lee was second at 122. being pinned by Grayling's Brandi • : costs" program like River Rouge. ' Not many hoop "experts" gave ' ‘ Hastings much of a chance versus Rosenbrock in 1:56 of the championship match. Hastings' Jennifer Peake was fifth • Canter Jim Storms (30) splits the opponents' defenders and slides in for a kiss commended as those shining moments have done much to add light on our proud 2:54. Darby's got game, but there was some did that and then some... in fact some still feel that lhe Saxons were the better would not fall for lhe blue and sold tournaments Was it just four years ago. that the blue and gold hoopsters struggled to gain any form of a victory? Did lhe 1998-99 team return just one starter from last season's Fmal Four squad? Schils and staff should be highly ■. coaches that much more motivated to go out and show they truly belonged. They play. Hastings' junior guard Tony Bowne had a chance to tie the game wi'h 1:10 left, but his triple try from lhe lop of key basketball power. In total, lhe Panthers have won 14 Stale hoop titles, including five in a row on two different occasions. Give credit when credit is due. that's one impressive basketball background But the Saxons should also be considered champions and gained a lol of respect, and compliments, for their championship aura this season In the last three year's. Schils' squad have gone 16-3 in lhe MHSAA ,.J. II made the players and the Michigan Slate University's campus The Panthers defeated the Saxons 54­ 44. but the game's outcome was still up for grabs with a little over a minute to remarked the other senior captain, Whitney. Rouge has always been a great Slate player and 2-4 in doubles. Cole and Glidden, both from Delton, are freshman standouts on Alma's back and field team. The two led the Lady Panthers to many triumphs during their Rouge LANSING — Hastings had favorite River Rouge on the mpes and you could see the fear in the champions' eyes and the absence of their usual strut But one Iasi run lhal included eight points from an All-Stater in the final 2:54 lifted Rouge past a very determined Hastings basketball learn for a second straight year Friday in the Class B semifinals at lhe Breslin Center on better and did not play with fear... but played with drive, determination, beans, level heads, defense, discipline, emotion and a whole lol of class. Must I go on? "Our guys battled and did everything to win that game." Schils said. "Our team played with a lol of bean," added lhe senior captain. Storms. "We proved that we belonged here." Ohio State to play Darby scored a game-high 27 points last Friday including eight in the final • Saxons surge ahead; Rouge rebounds to score last run at 130. winning a 5-4 decision versus Wayne's Stephanie Hilton. And Hastings' Angie Miller was seventh at 142. pinning Dearborn Heights' Mary Niedcrmcyer in 48 seconds. Great work! Talk to you soon. had a chance to win that basketball game; the kids executed the game plan real well." Rouge ended the contest with a 13-3 Senior guard Adam Whitney (20) was one ot three Saxons to score in double figures for the blue and gold basketball team at the Breslin. (Photo by Perry Hardin) "I'm extremely proud of my kids.” Hastings Coach Doo Schils said. "We LANSING — "This is one heckuva loss; it s probably the best loss Hastings basketball has ever had." The words of senior captain Adam Whitney following Hastings' 54-44 loss to No. 1 River Rouge had true meaning In fact, it wasn't just one heckuva game, but one heckuva season And leading most of the way. Whitney sensed that lhe Panthers felt a little bit out of their comfort zone. "They were scared... we definitely had them on the ropes. We proved that we Bowne remarked Many memories came from lhe 1998­ 99 Saxon basketball season. Here, in the words of the players, are what helped to make the experience so special. • Tony Bowne (6-3, junior): "Being able to return to the Breslin Center was the most exciting part of the season. Il's something that no one will ever forget. Also, this year’s team has been the best. We all had a good time, got along and played basketball. That's drive throughout. "The girls came out haid and quick and dominated lhe game." Mcpham said. "Assists from players like Tiffany Swift and tremendous defense from Tonya Kick and Carolyn DeWitt kept (two) and Amanda Lee. last year." • Josh Hendershot (5-10, Cont. on page 13 Breslin for the second time was much easier and it was a great feeling to have a chance to beat River Rouge." tournament The group of seniors led our team throughout with lhe help of Tony (Bowne) The seniors were very helpful also how to lose. Our team had a great rur. in the tournament, but unfortunately we fell short in the end. I loved playing in practice." • Andy Keller (6-0, senior): "My favorite memory during our tournament was after our quarterfinal win on the team and I wouldn't pick any other team to play with." • Eric VanDerMolen (5-11 over Williamston when we went swimming at the pool by our locker room." • Matt Lawrence (6-3, junior): "I think that wc had a great group of seniors. They really pushed us in practice which made us (juniors) better. Going to the Breslin Center really made me want to work hard and gel back there next unforgettable moments, including going back to the Breslin Center. It was the best basketball season ever." • Jim Storms (6-3, senior): "The season was a lol of fun. All of us guys got along really well. At the start of the season, lhe goal was to win regionals It was a decision by everybody the attack going." The junior varsity team finished with a 0-0 tie. The game was played within the middle of the field with strong defense coming from both sides. Hastings next plays at home against Forest Hills Northern April 14 tough and wc started to question how wc would do in districts. Playing in lhe myself. The best parts of lhe year were when we made the run during the The tournament run was exciting fun four games of the regular season was • Dustin Terrel (6-2, sophomore): "It was a great learning experience to be associated with this group of guys. I learned bow to win and junior): "The first time going to the Breslin Center was a great experience for • Ryan Eltzroth (6-3, junior): "Wc had a great season and it was a lot of Saxon soccer squad starts with a flurry 5-0 Tuesday in Grand Rapids. The I-ady Saxons had 30 shots on goal and held the Cougars to just two. Goals were tallied by captain Jess Gole, Niki Matthews. Libby Gibbons seniors are a good group of kids and helped us out with their experience from room after the quarterfinal win over Williamston; lhal slicks in my mind ." Yellow Jackets worked hard and it was fun going to the Final Four. Jumping in the pool (in the Lansing High locker Hastings' Coach Doug Mcpham said his team started fast and continued its and a good experience. Playing at the Breslin Center was really fun. The season." • Silas Smith (6-1, senior): "Most memorable moments this season would be beating Wyoming Park al Uieir gym and moving up in the O-K While Conference Also beating Williamston in the quarterfinal game al East Lansing after being predicted to lose. Being associated with this team was a fun and exciting season full of a lot of what it's all about.' • Dan Deming (6-2, junior): " A lot of hard work went into practice The Hastings High School's varsity girls soccer team defeated Catholic Central SAXONS... Great season means many things to Saxon players belonged here." Whitney added "Our guys battled and did everything to win that game," Saxon guard Tony The Saxons before leaving the Breslin floor give their fans applause (Photo by Perry Hardin) run that included eight markers by All­ Stale point guard Brent Darby. Darby, deshned lor another Fmal Four team next year al Ohio Stale University, finished with a game-high 27 points "Brent Darby is an outstanding player and he's been making the big shots his whole career," Schils said. "The game came down to River Rouge having the last run. Last year, our kids were awe struck: They were here this year and showed that they belonged." to play defense (that helped us to improve and set higher goals). I will always remember jumping in lhe pool at the end ot the Williamston game." • Steve Storrs (6-3, senior): "The most memorable experience for me during the tournament run was the way our team came together. Losing the last freshman): My time on varsity was a memorable experience lhal 1 will never forget. The biggest moment was playing at the Breslin Center. Even just wanning up on the court was great “ • Tyson Walther (6-5, senior): This season was a challenge and we did what a lot of people said we couldn't. Going back to Breslin with my teammales will be a lifelong memory. The crowds, coaches, scouts and people tn the program mauc this season a lol of fun. Thanks to everyone " • Luke Warner (6-6, senior): “I think lhe juniors were a big part in us getting to lhe Breslin. They worked lhe hardest I've ever seen them work during the tournament run This is the first year at the Breslin (Warner was injured during last year's Final Four) and I thought that it was a great experience • Josh Woodard (6-1, junior): "We played liard. every day it was tough. We had our downs in the league, but picked it up for the playoffs. We came togedicr. We had our chance, but wc let it slip by. I'm proud of our team." • Adam Whitney (5-11, senior): "My most memorable experience was taking a 'celebration swim' in uniform al Lansing Eastern High School after our second straight quarterfinal victory. My teammates, coaches and the community support made this team a total success " �The Hastings Banner - Thursday Apnl 1 1999 - Page 11 Middle school grapplers end successful season; 9-0 in dual The Hastings Middle School's wrestling team placed third at the Grandville Invitational Saturday. The Saxons won their opening meet versus Grandville's B team 106-6 and then Andy Snow (pm). B.J Van Aman (pin). Cody While (pin). Andrew Ferguson (pin). Jake Heuss (forfeit), Mike Bolthouse (17-7 decision), Brandon Marlette (forfeit), Jacob Johnson (pin) defeated Lowell 87-21 to move into the semifinals. Hastings fell in the semis to Newhall 51-42 and captured third place with a 63­ 45 triumph over Grandville. and Nick Stricklan (pin). Scoring triumphs versus Lowell were Hastings finishes its year with a 12-1 record and won tournaments at Hastings and Newhall. Winning matches against Grandville's B were Tom Rowse (pin), Chad Ferguson (pin), Ryan Ferguson (forfeit), Scott Redman (forfeit), Dan Blair (pin), Joey Hinckley (pin). Justin Carley (pin). Matt Lipstraw (forfeit). Joe Smith (pin), Rowse (forfeit), Chad Ferguson (pin), Ryan Ferguson (pin), Redman (pin). Blair (pin). Hinckley (pin). Josh Bailey (pin), Lipstraw (9-2 decision). While (pin), Andrew Ferguson (pin), Heuss (pin), Jared Bell (pin). Marlette forfeit). Johnson (pin) and Stricklan (pin). Posting victories against Newhall were Rowse (pin), Ryan Ferguson (9-6 decision), Blair (9-5 decision), Hinckley (11-4 decision), Lipstraw (6-0 decision). While (pin), Heuss (pin), Johnson (pin) and Stricklan (forfeit). And winning matches with Grandville's A squad were Rowse (pin). Chad Ferguson (pin), Ryan Ferguson Winning matches for Hastings were Tom Rowse (15-0 decision). Ryan l erguson (pin), Redman. Blair. Joey Hinckley (pm). Malt Lipstraw (pin). Joe Smith (pm). Cody White (pin). Jared Bell (pin). Jake Heuss (pin), Jacob (pin), Redman (pin), Justin Carley (pin), Lipstraw (6-5 decision), Nick Storm (pin). White (pin), Andrew Ferguson (pin). Heuss (pin) and Johnson (pin). The Hastings Middle School wrestling Men’s High Games & Series - D. Malyneik 193; R. O'Keefe 194; N. McGhee 179-505; L. Miller 247-598; H. Bowman 224-617; K. Phenix 211; M. Yost 200-547; T. Neymeiyer 237-575; K. Keller 193; G. Heard 225-607; D. Blakely 215. Women’s High Games & Series - B. Noms 193-485; V. Cook 161-450; C. Keller 443; L Blakely 159. Sunday Night Mixed B.S.ers 67; Red Dog 66; Nine Out of Ten 66. Thee Froggcrs 65; All Mixed Up 60; No Tclhn What 59 I '2; X-Filers 59; S & K 57; Thunder Alley 56; Happy Hookers 55 1/2; We re OK 55; HED 54;' Fnends 48; Bear Alley 47; Lucky Strikes 47; Rock Bottom 33 Womens High Games and Series - E. Hammontrcc 180-512; N. Munn 223-493; D Gray 168-461; D. Pennington 168-548; C Barnum 175-445; L. Rentz 156-385; J. Buckner 212; L. Barnum 212; D. Snyder 202; V. Colvin 191; M. Snyder 180; S. Snider 176; N. Taylor 160. Mens High Games and Series - C. Mar­ lin 201-594. E Bchmdt 247-555; B. Allen 191-518. B Falconer 175-515; J Agee 1654S6 I Gates 171-448: R Fay 223; S Kral Iman 215: B Hubbell 213; V Hall Sr Hammontrcc 192; M Snyder 186. McLeod 191; G. Thursday A.M. Varneys 65 1/2-46 1/2; Questions Marks 62 i 2-49 1/2; Boomers Girls 62-50; What Happened 58-54; Just Us 57 1/2-54 1/2; Hastings Bowl 32 1/2-79 1/2. Good Games and Series - B. Estep 212­ 511; I Ruthruff 214-510; P. Hamilton 168­ 455; O Gillons 162-434; J. Rablcy 141­ 408. D Meiscnbach 154-401; C. Fox 144­ 389; C Service 169-380; M. Atkinson 176; L Jackson 176; D Mayhew 137. Bowie ret tea Hamilton Excavating 66-42; Bennett Industries 58.5-49.5; Kent Oil Co. 55.5­ 25.5; Farmer’s Feed 54-54; Hecker Insur­ ance 48-60; Carlton Center Bulldozing 42­ 66. Good Games and Series - L. Elliston 22-2579; L Mittelstaedt 149-411; K Fowler 173-486; E. UInch 170; B Hath­ away 175; T. Redman 131-386; S. Merrill 188; G Potter 190; D.L Cocncn 161-389; C Hurless 166-483; S Drake 165-437; B Maker 163-444; P Fnth 148-401; K EberI) 187-491 Friday Night Mixed Nine and a Wiggle 79.5-40.5; Cook Jack­ son 79-37; Brushworks 72.5-47.5; Get Luckys 69.5-46.5; Late Comers 68-48; Thomapple Motors 61.5-54.5; Ten Pins 61­ 55; Missing 2 61-55; No Whiners 59-57; Heads Out 56.5-59.5; Bad Habit II 56-60; Ramblers 56-60; All But One 53 5-62.5; Scars and Service 49.5-66.5; Cousins 48.5­ 67.5; Two Bks. 45-71; Mercy 40.5-75.5; Rocky 4 31.5-84.5. Womens Good Games and Series - D. Bartimus 201-555: R. Lydy 195-514; C. Madden 148-401; J. Ansell 109; A. Zink 124; C Service 140; H Service 168; S Sanborn 220-539: L. Barnum 180; L Law­ son 171; S. Haight 209-485: I. Ruthruff 192-471; E Johnson 176-484; S Keeler 255-605; J. Madden 202-520. D Olmstead 171-448; G. Mcancy 189-503. S Ripley 147; S M .Kec 258-678; K Keeler 166; N Taylor 176-448. Mens Good Games and Series - J. Bar­ timus 225-590; B Madden 209; H. Pen­ nington 212; J. Smith 191-535; C. Gray 168; D. Service 180; S Sanborn 209-591; J. Barnum 232-588; M. Lawson 178; R Haight 189; B Cooley 193-519; M Keeler 225-586; R Roush 215; S. Peabody 225­ 632; B Madden 213-567; B Ripley 2(M588; M McKee 220; B Keeler 242-631 Senior Citizens Woodmansee 71; Jcsiek 61; Nash 61; Hall 61; Friend 58; Snyder 54 1/2; Moucoulis 54 1/2; Brodock 54; M&M's 54; No. One 51; Lcthcoe 49; Wieland 49; Kucmpe) 48; Schlachtcr 47; Vrogindewcy 46; Brewer 45. Mens High Games and Series - G. Waggoner 192-475; J Keller 165; N Thaler 191-518; R Wieland 192-478; R Nash 196-530; W. Woodmansee 203-535; P. Terpcning 177-477; C Haywood 183-477; D Hall 175-491; W Birman 169-471; K. Schantz 175-499; C. Jcsiek 170-469; J. Beckwith 168-480; M. Schondclmaycr 182. Womens High Games and Series - V. Brown 165-438; M. Wieland 175-461; S. The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County (CAPCBC) is seeking candidates for the part-time position of Executive Director. The successful candidate will be skilled in public speaking, competent in writing, have strong orga­ nizational skills, knowledge of the budgetary process and have basic knowledge and under­ standing of chit abuse, neglect and prevention. This administrative position requires a flexible schedule of 16-20 hours per week and offers an annual salary of $12,000. Submit resume by April 15, 1999 to CAPCBC Search Committee. P.O. Box 304, Hastings. Ml 49058. Taking exhibition matches were Sil Tyrell (two wins), Jim Coenan. J, Mix (two wins), Nick O'Henn. Di Richardson. Craig Laurie and It Kieffer B.C. bests still rank high team used a great team effort March 23 to defeat Newhall 68-38 in dual action Scott Redman won 7-0 against an Still near the lop. Barry County football teams and opponent he had lost to earlier in the season. Dan Blair, after trailing 7-0, was able to turn bis man over and won via a pin in the third period. The Hastings vvjiory completed a perfect 9-0 dual season BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printers 34 1/2­ 21 1/2; Pin Seekers 33 1/2-22 1/2; Wood­ mansee Sawmill 32-24; Hastings Bowlers 29 1/2-26 1/2; Consumers Concrete 28 1/2­ 27 1/2; TVCCU 26-30; Mostcller Graphics 25-31; Friends 15-41. Johnson (pin) and Nick Slncklan (pihj individuals are amongst the leaders in the all-time record book for prep pigskin action. Jason Hoefler, who prepped at Maple Valley High School is tied with four others in third place for the most interceptions in a season. Hoefler picked off 12 passes as a Lion during the 1990 season. Pennington 175-504; G. Otis 167; B. John­ ston 168; Y. Markley 162; S Merrill 191 524; H. Service 178; B. Howes 164. F. Gir­ rbach 184-514; S. Glasgow 201-534; P Snyder 165-455; F. Schneider 178. Monday Mixers Whispering Waters 72; B&R Testing 58 1/2; Kelley’s Kcglcrs 57 1/2; Budweiser 57; T.M. Lassies 54 1/2; Dewey's Auto 54 1/2; Rowdic Girls 52 1/2; Hastings Bowl 51 1/2; Landis Ladies 50 1/2; Coldwcli Banker 47; Girrbach's 47. Basket Babes 45 1/2. High Games and Series - P. Snyder 166; M. Eaton 207-488; D Dutcher 171-450; E Hammontrcc 187-518; B Anders 172-462; H. Miller 164; E. Mcsecar 177-506; B. Moore 160; M. Lemon 175-472; J McMil­ lon 180-495; S. Glasgow 181; M. Kill 198­ 488; S. Smith 177-480; C. Beckwith 173; R. Shaplcy 185-498; D. VanCampcn 170­ Rob While, who prepped* at Middleville, is eighth in career points with 441. While scored 64 touchdowns and had 57 extra points from 1964-66 The Lake Odessa High School squad from 1919 is one of 17 teams that was unbeaten, untied and unscoccd upon. I^ake Odessa's 1919 g adders were 8-0 and scored 380 points for a 47.5 average 'per game. The team was coached by Ervin Howard. YBA sixth grade cagers; complete campaign Hustle... defense... teamwork. Hastings* Youth Basketball Association sixth grade basketball team recently completed a solid season, scoring victories in the regular season, in tournaments and in the exhibition season. During the regular season, the Hastings* cagers beat Quincy 42-22, Tekonsha 49-16, St. Philip 28-22 and Marshall 18-14. The team lost decisions to Battle Creek Lakeview 39-20, Coldwater 42-22 and another game to I^kcview 36-26. In tournament contests, Hastings defeated Constantine 26-21 and lost to St. Philip 31-30, Marshall 26-12, Charlotte 44-16, Mendon 43-25 and Jackson County Western 56-36. . In exhibition games, Hastings won over Sl Philip 30-29 and the fifth grade team 23-15, but lost to Charlotte 3149. Team members were Brandon Johnson. Tyler Fulmer, Chad Girrbach. Andy Griggs. Andrew Mepham, Michael Newsted, Josh Maurer. Eric Frith, Jcrryd Eaton, Scott Allerding and Kevin Davis 477; D. Kelley 184-503; S Purdum 161; S. Lancaster 181-459; V. Carr 189; G. Gibson 179-482; B Davenport 167; A. Franzone 175. Recreation Bowling League #3 Hastings Bowl 32; Ball Busters 30; Freeport Elevator 29; Barry Automotive 25; Fairchild Oil 22 and the Might 5 18. Good Games and Series - B. Buehler 212; B King 225-202-609; S. Kill Jr. 211­ 207-568; S Anger 225-227-605; S. Kill Sr. 551; D. Lambert 223-576; N. Kovaccvich 204-545; J Daniels 223-596; D McKelvey 204-566. T Wieland 531. J Buehler 232­ 591 L Brummcl 500; T Eckert 500; J Buehler 200,207-596. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 76-40; Eye and Ent 68 1/2-47 1/2; Mace’s Ph 68-64; Nash “5” Plus 66­ 50; Valley Realty 65 1/2-50 1/2; Misfits 60 1/2-50 1/2; Hallifax 60-56; Sccber’s Auto 58-58; Nash Chiro 58-58; Lifestyles 57-59; Farmers Feed 38 1/2-73 1/2 High Games and Series - T. Christopher 196-546; R. Girrbach 205-508; E. Ulrich 178-485; D. Bums 157-393; J. rice 186­ 513; D. Keller 178-459; C Watson 161­ 418; B Johnson 169-461; E. Moore 163­ 435; B. Noms 164-470; M. Dull 160-446; J. Doster 155-420; B. Collier 170-464; I. Yoder 179-485; F. Schneider 145-404; L. Elliston 203; S. Glasgow 201; J. Decker 200; M. Garber 185; S. Pennington 178; K. Becker 171; R. Kucmpcl 136. Team members of the sixth grade YBA basketball team were (front row. from left) Chad Girrbach, Tyler Fulmer, Michael Newsted. Andy Griggs. Eric Frith; (middle row) Andrew Mepham. Scott Allerding. Jerryd Eaton. Kevin Davis. Brandon Johnson; (back row) Coach Joe Maurer and Coach Tim Newsted. (Photo provided) Keep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH” with their hometown. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Give Us a Call at...945-9554 911 EMERGENCY ¥T1 LEGAL NOTICE 2 Home Address Signs _______________ ______________ . ; 3 Required by new Barry County ..4 Ordinance • • • U• Happy Birthday *19.95 ca. - 2 or more *17.95 ea. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Mailed same day (*3.00 postage) Installation available WAYNE April 3, 1999 Action Signs Love you... Tammy, Krystal and Brandon (across from E.W. Bliss) 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 948-8618 or Tou r„« 888-577-7446 FIVE DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT WORSHIP EXPERIENCES TO ENHANCE YOUR OBSERVANCE OF HOLY WEEK! at the Presbyterian Church of Hastings. 231 South Broadway MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION WITH TENEBRAE — April 1 at 7:30 p.m. A solemn service filled with drama and mystery. Nursery available. COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE—April 2 at 12:30-2:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. Nursery available. EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE—April 4 at 7:30 a.m. Led by the Youth of the Church. TRADITIONAL CELEBRATION OF THE RESURRECTION WITH COMMUNION—9:00 a.m. With special music by the Chancel Choir. Nursery available. CONTEMPORARY CELEBRATION OF THE RESURRECTION WITH COMMUNION— 11:20 a.m. With music by the Praise Team. Nursery available. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE SPRING CLEAN-UP OF BRUSH AND YARD WASTE The City of Hastings Department of Public Services will be picking up brush and yard waste during the week of April 19th. Said items should be at the curb at 7:00 a.m. the first morning. (April 19.1999) PLEASE DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS Only yard trimmings and brush six inches in diameter will be accepted. NO METALS or GARBAGE will be accepted. For further information regarding waste pick-up. please call the City of Hastings at 945-2468. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE OSED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark A Eyef and Lon B Eyer. husband and wife (anginal mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporalion A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Sep tember 29. 1995. and recorded on October 10 1995 m bber 642. on Page 108. Barry County Records. Mehigan. and was assigned by mesne assignments to PNC Mortgage Corp of ^nenca as assignee, by an assignment dated September 30. 1998 which was recorded on November 13. 1998 in Document Number 1020850. Z Barry County Records, on which mortgage tflere is claimed to be due at me date hereof the turn of SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR AND 73/100 dollars ($67 7&4 73). including interest at 8.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and 'he statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Cour-ouse m Hast mgs. Ml at 1:00 p.m , on April 22. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: -i Lot 36. 38 and 44 of Wildwood. Plat acceding to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded mJ Uber 1. of Plats Page 60 The redemption period shall be 6 merith(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 11.1999 PNC Mortgage Corp ot America FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys for PNC Mortgage Corp of America 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File <990202098 Falcons (4-8) �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 1. 1999 Coach, players gain post-season basketball honors Al lhe top. The Hastings Saxons' Final Four basketball team not only played al the lop. but received some top recognition from lhe Detroit Free Press Head coach Don Schils. junior point guard Tony Bowne and senior center Jun were honored for their stellar as Class B award winners in the Tuesday. March 30. Free Press. Schils. whose Saxons have won three straight district titles, two consecutive regional crowns and traveled to the Class B Final Four the last two seasons, was named the Class B "Coach of the Year ” "A lot of it was because 1 was lucky enough to get kids who were willing to work." Schils said Tuesday when hearing of the award Schils also gave credit to the work given by his assistant coaches and other Saxon basketball "team" members. "We have grown up together as a system." Schils said. But. thinking about it even further. Schils said that much goes into the banner basketball campaign "With his knee injury last year, be was forced to look al himself and take things becoming a "Coach of the Year." "It was a combination of a lot of things." Schils said. "You have to gel everybody involved. You have to have good people around you to be successful." Two good people with the 1998-99 Saxons were Bowne and Storms. Bowne Freestyle wrestlers prepare Freestyle wrestling is about to begin for the Hastings Wrestling Club. The first practice is Thursday, April 8 from 6-8 p.m Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays until May 13 in the East Gym was tabbed a second team Class B All­ State standout, while Storms was selected honorable mention. Bowne averaged 22.4 points. 6 rebounds and 6 assists. "Tony is a special play.tr." Schils said. There is not a weak area in his game. We depend on him for so mud." Bowne switched from small forward to point guard midway through the season, and bis additional touches proved beneficial down the stretch. "He's a well-rounded player, but he's even a better person." Schils explained. Storms averaged 13.7 points. 6.6 rebounds and 2 blocks. His leadership and perseverance also were great assets during a little less for granted." Scbils said. "Jim also is a great person." at the Hastings Middle School. The locker room will be open for changing and showers. Anyone in the third grade or older can participate in the freestyle wrestling program. Bring gym clothes (no zippers) and Hastings' Coach Don Schils said his honor came from the work of many on the Saxon team. (Photo by Perry Hardin) clean athletic shoes. Wrestling shoes are hcloful, but not necessary. Craig Bowen, former Hastings and current Olivet wrestler, will serve as coach. Mike Goggins and Dennis Redman will serve as advisors. Any questions call Redman at 945­ 2223 or Goggins at 945-5290. HHS alum with KCC Former Saxon athletic standout Andrew Courtright is now a Brain. Courtright is a freshman catcher on the Kellogg Community College baseball team. KCC travels to Grand Rapids Community College today (April 1) and Mott Community College Saturday (April 3). The Brains' next home g^*e is versus Mott on Friday. April 9. TOWNSHIP OF BARRY TOWNSHIP OF HOPE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE Nonce of Adoption of Amendments to Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Connection, Use and Rate Ordinance At special meetings of the Township Boards of the Townships of Barry. Hope, Johnstown and Prwnwilk. held on March 23. 1999. the Township Board of each Township adopted amendments to the .Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Connection. Use and Rate Ordinance (the ■‘Ordinance”), which applies only to those areas of each Township served by the Southwest Barn County Sewage Disposal System A summary of the Ordinance is reproduced in this newspaper under the heading "Summary of ^Amendments to Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Connection. Use and Rate .Ordinance adopted by the Townships of Barry. Hope. Johnstown, and Prairieville, and Adopted as Part of the Rules and Regulations of the Southwest Barry’ County Sewer and Water Authority " A true and complete copy of lhe respective Township Ordinance (each bearing the Ordinance num­ ber set forth below) can be inspected or obtained as follows Township of Barry Ordinance No. 47 155 E. Orchard Street Delton. Ml 49046 (616)623-5171 Township of Hope Ordinance No. 32 5463 Wall Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 Township of Johnstown Ordinance No. 14 13555 Bedford Road Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (616)721-9905 Township of Prairieville Ordinance No. 101 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 Township of Barry Debra Dewey-Perry, Township Clerk Township of Hope Sylvia Forster, Township Clerk Township of Johnstown YMCA NEWS June Doster, Township Clerk Township of Prairieville Normajean Campbell, Township Clerk YMCA of Barry County and Hastings Youth Councils Co-Ed Adult Floor Hockey SOU TH WEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY ’ -I Nonet for Adoption of Amendments of Rules and Regulations Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System of Team On Tuesday, March 23, 1999. at a special meeting, the Commission of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority adopted amendments to the rules and regulMions which apply to the Southwest Barr; County Sewage Disposal System by resolution Avengers .................................................... 0-3-0 The amendments Io the rales and regulations are identical to the Amendments to the Sewer Connection. Use and Rate Ordinance adopted by the Townships of Barry. Hope. Johnstown and Prairieville, at duly held meetings on March 23. 1999. a summary of which is reproduced m lus newspaper under the heading “Summary of Amendments to Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Connection. Use and Rate Ordinance, and Adopted as Part of the Rules and Regulations of lhe Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority " Games Played Avengers 3 vs. TNR Machine 8; Grey I vs. Hackers 8. LEGAL NOTICE A true ano complete copy of the Rules and Regulations, as amended can be inspected or obtained at the office of the Southwest Bairy County Sewer and Water Authority. 11191 South Wall Lake Road, Delton. Michigan 49046. Telephone (616) 623-3401 71 : MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY . SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS TO SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWAGE • < DISPOSAL SYSTEM CONNECTION. USE AND RATE ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY < TOWNSHIPS OF BARRY, HOPE, JOHNSTOWN AND PRAIRIEVILLE, AND ADOPTED AS PART OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY This is a summary of the amendments to the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Connection. Use and Rate Ordinance (the “Ordinance") adopted by the Township of Barry at a special meet­ ing on March 23. 1999. by the Township of Johnstown at a special meeting on March 23. 1999, by the Township of Prairieville at a special meeting on March 23.1999. and by the Township of Hope ar a special meeting on March 23. 1999 The Ordinance is identical for each township cxvcpt for the provisions sum­ marized below which apply with respect to Barry Township and the extension of the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System (the “System") to service the Fair Lake area. The Ordinance was also adopted by reference as part of the rules and regulations of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority (the “Authority") by the Commission of the Authority at a special meeting on March 23.1999 Conn ten on Fees. The Ordinance clarifies that for both direct and indirect connections, the Connection Fee shall be the lesser of a rate per unit established by resolution of the Township Board or with respect to premises subject to special assessment, the additional principal amount of the special assessment that would love been specially assessed had the premises been correctly specially assessed using the special assessment methodology employed by the Township to reflect the use of the parcel existing at the time of Ju confirmation of the replicable special assessment roll. The same standard will be used for determining cred­ its for full or partial special assessments against the Connection Fee The installment payment option applic­ able to pay ment of Connection Fees (which applies primarily to premises not subject to special assessment) has been clarified to provide that installment payment agreements may be entered into for all new connec­ tions of payments not extending past the year 2000 and interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of 7% per annum The amount of the Connection Fee for direct and indirect connections shall be established by reso­ lution of the Township Board Usui Charge and Debt Service Charge. The Ordinance provides that the User Charge and the Debt Service Charge will now be set al separate rates per Unit per month or per quarter as shall be established by resolution of the Township Board Collection of Delinquent Accounts. The Ordinance provides that a penalty of 10% of the amount unpaid shall be added to an account if not paid by the due date and thereafter a time price differential 1% per month w ill be charged on the balance until paid In addition, accounts delinquent for 90 days or more will be certified annually on September I of each year for reassessment on the township tax roll The Ordinance set forth the charges and penalties to be added at the time of reassessment on the tax roll Civil Infractions. The Ordinance has been amended to prov,dc that violation of the Ordinance is a civil infraction for which the fine shall be not less than S100 nor more than $500 for a first offense, and not less than $200 nor more than $2,500 for subsequent offenses Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense The former provisions relating to misdemeanors have been deleted from the Ordinance Additional Remedies. The amendment provides that any costs incurred by the Authority resulting from a violation of the Ordinance shall be imposed on the responsible party as a Miscellaneous Customer Fee. and that remedies available to lhe Townships and Authority arc cumulative Assignment of Residential Equivalent Unit Factors. The Ordinance clarifies the guidelines for assignment of residential equivalent factors as they pertain, in particular. to the metering of sewer or water flow Sewer Extensions. The Ordinance authorizes the Township and the Authority to enter into agreements for sewer extensions Fair Lake Extension. With respect to Barry Township only, lhe Ordinance adds as defined terms the "Fair Lake Extension” and the “Fair Lake Extension Contract" to clarify the application of the Ordinance to this extension of the original sewer system Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after publication of this sum­ mary W-L-T Grey ......................................................... 2-1-0 Hackers....................................................... 2-1-0 TNR Machine .......................................... 2-1-0 YMCA Hoop Champions... The YMCA of Barry County adult basketbal league 1999 champions were tough to beat on the hardcourts. Team members were (front row) Doug Daly, Toot McKeough, John Nemetz; (back row) Shawn Thompson, Darnell Day, Paul Pierson and Armand Banquette. (Photo provided) NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from interested citizens from the following areas to serve on the new County-wide ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE BOARD • Agriculture • Industry/Business • Financial Institutions • Utility Companies Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators Office, 3rd floor, Courthouse, Hastings, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 12, 1999. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leslie D Powers. Husband and Cheryl Powers His Wife, to Allstate Mort­ gage and Finance Corporation, mortgagee, dated May 16 1995 and recorded May 31 1995 m Liber 631 Page 526. Barry County Records said mort­ gage is now held by Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association. As Trustee by assignment dated May 16. 1995 and recorded on May 31. 1995 m Liber 631. Page 534. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Six and 29/100 Dollars ($82 446 29) including interest at the rate of 12 5% per annum Under the power of sate contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the State of Mctugan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p m on Apnl 29 1999 The premises are located m the Township of Yankee Springs Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 18 Yankee Springs Highlands according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded m Uber 5 of Plats. Page 90 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned >n accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the dale of the sate Dated March 18. 1999 OR LANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney lot Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association A? frustee. As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 Fite No 189 0181 HAS) Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting March 9. 1999 - 7:00 p.m. All board members present, lour guests Minutes approved, treasurer’s report received Motion to respond to Quimby church letter Purchase new locks, mim-bhnds. toilets Tabled contribution to animal shelter pending attorney's opinion Amend budget in recreation category Pud outstanding bills Adjourned al 8 45 Bonnie Cruttenden Clerk Attested to by Richard C Thomas Supervisor (4/1) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April i SAXONS...continued from page 10 Darby was impressed by how Hastings came to play. "Those (guys) can play." Darby said to his coach, Monta Stone, as he exited lhe floor following Friday's game that went back and forth. He also added these corooicnts around the press nxxn area "I congratulate them; they played us great today," Darby said. "I-ast year, they 3 Family £ gathers to f finish job he started... ~ "I honestly believed that we were the better team and that if wc played our game wc could beat them," Schils said. The 1998-99 Saxon squad, which repeated as district and regional champions and ended up 18-9. included eight seniors. Luke Warner. Steve Storrs, Silas Smith. Adam Whitney. Jim Storms, Malt Lawrence, Andy Keller and Tyson Walther. The experience factor 9 was a big reason why the Saxons were able to knock off talented teams like Williamston (74-60 State quarterfinals) cn route to its stop at MSU "There's no doubt that 1999 - Pagfr-1* 1 Ml! (the ,.fl U experience of being there beaVe) helped," Schils said. "We were able to jump up Matt Geans ot Camp Mkhaw^gp”' attaches the 'R in Ben Franklin for hjj .. friend. James Blodgett, over Jamty^ Fabrics and Crafts in downtown t Hastings Wednesday Blodgett diect' after falling from a ladder Friday while putting up the sign. it on teams." Schils said that his association with this group of players and fans helped him to realize his own dreams along the way. "I have been blessed with some hardworking kids and some talented kids," Schils said. "Our community has jumped on our bandwagon; 1 have just loved coaching this group. It allows me to live my dre uns too." • W" J»«v. .JuH U4>? RIVER ROUGE 54 HASTINGS 44 Hutlngi... 13... .15=44 River Rouge..7..14..10..23=54 Hastings: Tony Bovnc 5-22 (4-16), 0-0 14. Steve Storrs 0-0, 0-0 0. Jim Storms 4-11, 3-5 11, Luke Warner 0-3 (0-2). 0-0 0. Adam Whitney 4-8 (2-4). 0­ 0 10, Josh Hendershot 0-0, 0-0 0, Silas Smith 0-0. 0-0 0. Dan Deming 0-0, 0-0 0, Josh Woodard 0-0, 0-0 0, Ryan Eltzroth 0-0, 0-0 0. Andy Keller 1-2. 0-0 2, Dustin Terrel 0-1 (0-1). 0-0 0. Tyson Walther 3-3,1-2 7. Totals: FG 17-50 (6-23) FT 4-7=44. Tyson Walther (54) attempts a sky hook in the paint over three Rouge defenders. (Photo by Perry Hardin) were afraid of us. This year, they played us good." The game would have been even closer if Rouge wouldn't have sunk six free River Rouge: Aaron Toney 1-2, 0-0 2, Brent Darby 9-20 (1-4) 8-11 27. Rodney Hughes 4-7, 3-5 11. Derrick Jacksen 0-4 (0-1), 2-4 2. Oscar Sanders 4-7 (2-4). 0-0 10. Lionel Reeves 0-1.0-0 0. Albert Abrams 1-2, 0-0 2, Kevin Subuda 00.000 ...additional photos from page one. Jami Hedger, left, owner of Jami's Fabrics and Crafts, and Kandi Harris, both daughters of James Blodgett, watch as the job their dad started the day he died is finished by his friends. Totals: FG 19-43 (3-9) FT 13-20=54 throws in the final 1:44. Entering the contest, the Panthers* lowest game point total of the season was 52 (Taylor Kennedy) and Hastings' defense would have kept them below that if not for those late attempts at the charity stripe. In last year s semifinal battle. Rouge Hastings, Tl-^O. Tnts time around, things were a bit different with the Saxons bolding court most of the way, especially early on. The Saxons led 10-2 after two free throws by Jim Storms with 2:17 left in lhe first quarter and continued to hold an advantage. 13-7, at the end of lhe opening eight minutes. The early 10-2 Saxon spurt also included a trifecta by Adam Whitney (3-0 Hastings at 6:21;, a running jumper by Whitney (5-0 at 5:49) and a three ball from Bowne (8-2 at 4: 50). A three-pointer by Whitney with two seconds to go gave Hastings its six-point advantage, 13-7, that it had entering lhe second stanza. Rouge, on a Darby jumper, got within two points, 15-13, at the 6:14 mark of the second quarter and then tied lhe score, 15-15, with a driving layup by Darby at 5: 58. But lhe Saxons surged ahead with a nifty run of their own. A steal by Steve Storrs at 5:00 led to a Tyson Walther layup (17-15), a slashing move by Andy Keller at 3:50 gave the blue and gold a 19-17 advantage and a Bowne triple from the right side comer at 3:21 gave Schils* squad a five-point edge, 22-17. lhe Panthers finished off the first half with a 6-0 run to go in front 23-22. The third quarter consisted of plenty of good defense, but not a whole lot of offense. Rouge outscored Hastings 8-7 to keep its narrow lead, 31-29. The Saxon scores included a Whitney jumper (26-25 Rouge) at 5:56, a Storms turnaround in lhe lane (27-26 Hastings) at 4:00 and a Storms layup (31-29 Rouge) as time expired. A Walther hook shot (33-31) at 6:45 gave the Saxons an early spark during the final eight minutes and a Storms layup, off a Whitney dish, pul the team even closer (34-33) with 6:31 remaining. The Rouge lead remained at one point, 36-35. following a Walther layup at 5:00 and a Bowne trifecta at 3:07. 39-38. Storms then tied the game, 41-41. with 3:02 to play with a three-point play registered inside lhe paint. Rouge, however, would tally 13 of the final 16 points, eight of those belonging to Darby. Hastings' final three points came on three ball from Bowne (47-44) with just 1:20 left. "It was really a game of runs and they got the last one." Schils said. Bowne, Storms and Whitney scored 14. 11 and 10 points, respectively, to lead the Saxons Hastings out rebounded Rouge 31-29 in lhe game with Storms and Whitney getting seven caroms apiece and Bowne and Walther both pulling down five rebounds. Walther also put up two blocks to top the blue and gold in that category’. ■ • tnd uW Egg-Citing... Hastings’ Easter Egg Hunt •; The Hastings Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Hastings Jaycees last Saturday, brought together some 1,200 kids. This ws(s> the first time that the Hastings Jaycees had manned the project and some 25 members assisted. The hunt was held at Bob King Park and Tangle Town and the Easter Bunny even made the trip to Hastings to enjoy the sunny day. (Upper left) a couple of young participants look into their baskets to find some colored eggs;. (Bottom left) Ron Allerding, 8, shows that he is the grand prize winner of the jelly bean contest with a guess of 516 which gained him a couple of special prizes; (Upper right) The Easter Bunny poses for a picture with a local fan, Jessica Jackson. �[H - The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 1 1999 Delton man found guilty in case of fondling child Christie's bond was canceled and he is awaiting sentencing April 22 on the first by Marv Warner * Staff Writer charge, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. The jury found that Christie was guilty of putting his hand down the 11-year-old's haihiag suit and fondling her at a Yankee Springs lake last August. The jury was deadlocked on a charge Gut Christie simulated sexual acts with the girl A long jury deliberation ended in a guilty verdict for Delton resident l^irry L. Chris­ tie, 33. who was tried last week in Barry County Circuit Court on charges of ing an 1 1-year-okJ girl. urors found Christie guilty of one e of second degree criminal sexual uct. but were deadlocked on a second C charge. A mistrial on the second while laying with her on a couch. Jury deliberations lasted from mid-after- was declared noon March 23 until mid-moming March year-old victim, because tlx* young girl tes­ tified to "a lot of details" that a child is not baffled, just as you would be in this situa­ tion." "I think each i»ne of you could be on the hot seal today," he said. After the trial. Goulooze said he did not think testimony during the trial from three sisters about alleged prior acts of criminal likely to make up. "Tlie truth is in lhe details." the assistant sexual conduct by Christie had an influence in lhe jury’s decision. prosecutor said The victim was also able to remain con­ sistent in her recitation of lhe details According to Kuzava. one sister testified that when she was 12 years old, Christie forced her to have intercourse with him. Another testified that when she was 9, Christie rubbed lier breast area and rubbed his private parts on her. The third sister testified that when she was 8 Christie rubbed her private parts with his hand. None of the alleged offenses were ever 25. Assistant Barry Prosecutor Amy Kuzava told the jury during final arguments that it should believe the testimony of the 11- through repeated retelling, the prosecutor said, which is somethin” "those who are not telling the truth" have a difficult lime doing. Kuzava said child sexual abuse "is a se­ cret crime,” and it often comes down to a question of who’s telling lhe truth — the alleged victim or the person charged with the crime. "You have to decide who you believe," Kuzava said, "(the victim) or the defendant" Kuzava also pointed out that this was not the first time Christie had been accused of inappropriately touching the victim. An incident when the victim was 7 years old involving alleged sexual touching was in­ "recent case law has made this type of evi­ dence admissible" under certain conditions Prior to the trial, Goulooze asked in a hearing that the witnesses’ testimony not be allowed. But Barry Circuit Judge Jim Fisher ruled that "the Supreme Court has been clear that if there's a proper purpose (for the testimony) other than to show lhe defendant's character, then that type of evi­ dence is to be admitted," Kuzava said Kuzava said she wanted the three giris to testify to show that the defendant had the intent of committing sexual acts with the 11-year-old. The testimony would prove "absense of mistake," she said — that the acts were not accidental, but rather deliber­ ate. . Goulooze argued during the pre-trial hear­ ing that the testimony would be too preju­ dicial. "It sheds no relevant basis other than to impinge (Christie's) character." Goulooze said Goulooze could also find "no corroboration" for the girls* claims, be said. He was only advised that the young prosecuted. Goulooze said he put rebuttal witnesses on the stand that asserted that lhe witnesses had a reputation for not telling the truth. "We think we discredited their truthful­ ness." he said. Such testimony of alleged prior acts women would testify a week prior to the bearing, he said, and he needed time to in­ would rarely have been admitted as evidence in previous years, but according to Kuzava. See DELTON MAN, page 18 vestigated by the police but not prosecuted when the victim changed her story, the prosecutor said. "She lied for him at lhe suggestion of her aunt” Kuzava said. Kuzava also argued against assertions by the defendant that the incidents were not in­ tentional and that the reason lhe charges were being brought was because one rela­ tive of the victim influenced the girl to bring the charges and another relative wanted the defendant "out of tlie picture." ’This was no accident and was no mis­ understanding," Kuzava said. She asked the Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell (center) presents certificates of appreciation to Martin Van Denak (left) of V-tec Systems and Nelson and Elaine Chapman of CNC Manufacturing The t*o companies are leaving the Hastings Industrial Incubator, mort Two incubator firms honored • ’‘Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell last 1 ’famsday presented certificates of apprccia CNC Manufacturing, a tenant in the in­ cubator for five years, recently was acquired by its largest distributor in Allendale. CNC produced engineered roofing systems, one of which was used to re-roof the Empire State Building, another the Sears Tower in Chicago and another the U.S. Air terminal lion to V-tec Systems and CNC Manufac’‘tttrihg, two companies leaving the Hast­ ings Industrial Incubator. fV-tec manufactures sonic bonding as­ sembly equipment for the auto industry. ' •The firm has been in the industrial incuba­ in Pittsburgh. Nelson and Elaine Chapman are owners of the company lire certificates recognized lhe two firms* contributions to growth and employment in Hastings. tor for tlie past three years V-tec in the next couple of months will f be relocating its operations to a new 8,000­ ' square-foot facility in the Hastings Indus- ♦ ; trial Park. Martin Van Denak is the president. He and his wife and four others pro-vide their product to U.S., Japanese and German culo makers. jury to "give (the victim) some validation and give her some justice." Defense attorney Jim Goulooze argued in his closing statement that a female relative of the 11-year-old is "a woman with an agenda." The relative "admits she was raped when she was 18," Goulooze said. Goulooze urged the jury to listen to a tape of lhe victim made 24 hours after the lake incident. On the tape, Goulooze said, lhe female relative is doing such things as ex­ plaining to the young girl the difference be­ tween good and bad touching (the inference being that the relative unduly influenced the child's belief that she was inappropri­ ately touched by the defendant.) Goulooze maintained that "the source of every complaint comes from" (the victim's femater ’ativek "Everythin flows through her." Goulooze said Christie's reaction to the girl's accusation was to be "confused and Secretaries’ Week April 19 - 23, 1999 BOSSCS—Honor your secretary by submitting his or her name in the... Banner Secretaries Contest 3 names will be drawn and those 3 will receive valuable prizes from local merchants including: Arby’s Barlow Florist Bosley Pharmacy Cinder Pharmacy County Seat Chrysler Super Store of Hastings L.A. Floral & Gift Shop Felpausch Gilmore Jewelers Hodges Jewelry King’s Music Center Ponderosa B&K Car Wash Names will he announced in the April 22 issue of the Banner. Mail or fax us your Boss Name______________________________________ Monday, April 19. Company_______________________________________ Telephone______________________________________ _ 945-5192 B93 DJ Dionne featured guest at CAPCBC banquet business must be a business or organization aware of and sensitive to parental needs of clients and/or customers. Those nominated as a family friendly workplace must be employers or Guest speaker at the annual meeting/dinner of lhe Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County April 22 will be B93 morning disc jockey Neal Dionne Dionne has taken part for many years in the annual B93 roof sit. which raises funds workplaces that place importance on employees' families' needs and/or allow employees to be sensitive to their families' for child abuse prevention The public is invited to attend the annual meeting/dinner at lhe Hastings Country Winners will be chosen by the CAPCBC Annual Meeting Committee. Tickets for lhe event are S10 per person or $18 per couple. Those wishing to attend must register by April 15. Call 948-3264. Club, 1550 N. Broadway. A business meeting will be conducted al 5:30 p.m., followed by a social hour at 6:30. dinner at 7 p.m . and Dionne's speech at 7:45. In addition to Dionne's presentation, the meeting will include a brief awards ceremony. Council volunteers will be recognized and two new community awards honoring a family-friendly business and a family friendly workplace will be The guest speaker, Dionne, has spent many years "up on the rooT during B93's Country Cares for Kids fund-raiser. During the fund-raiser, listeners from all over southwest Michigan call in pledges, which totaled over $400,000 by September of 1998. Pledge money is then returned to the presented. The council is currently soliciting nominations for lhe new awards. Nominating forms are available al local libraries and various businesses throughout the county. They should be returned to the council at Box 304. Hastings. 49058. county where lhe donor resides In Barry County the roof sit has allowed the CAPCBC to begin offering free parenting workshops and present annual mini-grants to programs in lhe county that help prevent child abuse and neglect Forms must he postmarked by April 8. Those nominated as a family friendly Secretary Name__________________________________ secretary’s name by Fax Number The public is invited to attend the annual dinner of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County April 22. Char Michael-MacDonald of the CAPCBC is pictured with one of the dinner registration forms, available by calling 948-3264. BANNER, 1952 N. Broadway P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 -or FAX to 945-5192 —or DROP OFF at the Banner otftce X? DOROTHY EDMONDS / 94th Birthday • April 6th She would enjoy receiving a birthday card. 11334 W Coun Blvd. • Jacksonville. FL 32218 igL Happy Birthday! AVON Over 600 Family Products Earn up to 50% Choose your own hours Unlimited Income! 1-800-484-7850 ext. 3892 �‘Kisses and Hugs’ from Delton to Peru... by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Prom behind the walls of lhe Santa Monica de Chorrillos Prison in Peru, 20ycar-old Krista Barnes tells her Delton area mother that her love for her is "bigger than lhe universe." "That's wliat I've always said to her since she was bom," said Krista's mother, Lynn Pritchard. "The universe never ends. I love her unconditionally." Lynn is trying to remain hopeful that her daughter will be released soon from prison, but those prospects seem dim at lhe mo­ ment. In the meantime, Lynn is sending "Hugs and Kisses from Delton" via two miniature teddy bears who proclaim that message on their shins. The only other "hugs" the two can share are in written words and occa­ sional expensive phone calls. Krista and her friend Jennifer Davis at­ tracted international attention after their ar­ rest Sept. 25, 1996 for trying to smuggle cocaine in their suitcases. The girls were living in California at lhe time when they were offered a free vacation to Peru and S 10,000 to bring about four pounds of co­ caine from Peru to the United Slates. They and their parents, family and friends have been living a nightmare ever since. lhe girls have admitted that they were foolish and naive to be tempted to break the law and think that they would not get caught. Krista, who was 18 at the time of her arrest, wants to warn others not to be dazzled by so-called easy money. After arriving in Peru, she wanted to back out of the deal, but she couldn't because she was "stuck," her mother said. Krista and Jennifer were featured in a special report in Marie Claire magazine last September and writer Catherine Elton, who visited the girls in prison, noted that the two had never been drug users themselves, but yet ended up in prison. Krista has said she suffers daily for lhe mistake she made. Since her arrest at the Lima International Airport, Krista has been behind bars in a substandard, overcrowded Peruvian prison where the subhuman liv­ ing conditions an* harsh and extreme. "Wc sleep v/ith earplugs so that roaches can't crawl in our ears," Jennifer told Marie Claire magazine. The Reminder also published a story about Krista's saga in December, 1997 and at that time Lynn was hoping that her daughter would be transferred to a U.S. prison sometime in 1998, but that didn't happen Lynn had been encouraged that attorneys from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago agreed to take on her daughter's case and that of her friend Jennifer. The lawyers, without charge, brought the case before lhe Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and asked the commission to act upon the flagrant human rights vio­ lations in the treatment of the two women who also are caught in a legal maze. Ralph Ruebncr, a professor at John Mar­ shall, told the commission that the prison conditions are "inhumane and dangerous to their health. "Rats, mice and sick cats roam the (prison's) kitchen and come in contact with the food. Cockroaches and lice infest the cells. Bathroom facilities have no running water and there is no warm water for bathing," said Ruebncr, who has visited the facility. At least two prisoners have died of AIDS and many have tuberculosis. Peru also violated international law by incarcerating Krista and Jennifer for 18 months without formally charging them or bringing them to trial, Ruebncr has said. The girls have confessed their guilt and have cooperated with Peruvian authorities. Once they were finally granted a trial, Krista and Jennifer were given a six year prison sentence. They were supposed to be released from the Peruvian prison last Au­ gust so they could serve the rest of their sentence in America. However. Lynn said, "a new judge denied the transfers, so they're starting all over again...It was all signed, sealed and deli . cred . .and they went before the judge on the day they were supposed to be released and he denied it with no expla­ nation so that was really devastating. Now it's starting all over so she could gel up to 25 years. They’ve been there 2 1/2 years, Lynn lamented. U.S. congressmen, while slating 'hat they don't condone the illegal actions of Krista and Jennifer, have made attempts to urge the Peruvian government to move for­ ward witli legal actions and guarantee pro­ tection for the women against reprisals from other prisoners for their willingness to be cooperative with the Peruvian police, and to guarantee that internationally recog­ nized human rights standards will be re­ spected. Lynn said she has found it frustrating that Peru doesn't "have any set (legal) standards, no set law, no set nothing. That's what makes it hard for Americans who do get caught in other countries to get out. Il’s the red tape. "in Peru if you know someone in government, you gel out and don't spend any lime in prison." she said. Presidenl Clinton and Peru's president met last May "on behalf of lhe girls and I don't know whal happened between lhal and August.The presidents were supposed to intervene and get the ball rolling. We don't know whal happened " I-awyers in Chicago have no explanation either. "They can't get anything out of the government in Peru," Lynn said. Krista and Jennifer had a surprise visit from the daughter of the president of Peru last September. "It was a big thing," Lynn said of the visit. However, "nothing's changed," Lynn said several weeks ago. Il's all red tape " The John Marshall Law School is still involved, but "they're kind of in the back seat right now because there is really noth­ ing we can do "It took 18 months to get the last trial, so they may not even go to trial again this .rear. "It doesn't look like she's going to get out anytime soon. It's basically about the same, if not worse. We bad hope before," Lynn said Krista and Jennifer are still in the same prison, but in a larger, open room with 50 girls. "They had been in a 4- by 4-foot room by tltemsclves. Lynn said. Now, "it's wall to wall people. I don't know if that’s better because it's more open, but there's no privacy. They have nothing." The last time Lynn spoke to her daughter was around New Year's Eve. "It bothers me I haven't heard from her. Hopefully, she’ll call me on her birthday so I can at least wish her a happy birthday," Lynn said. Krista will be 21 on April 24. Lynn Pritchard packs tiny Teddy bears to send to her daughter Krista and ner friend Jennifer who are in a Peruvian prison. The shirts on the bears say: Hugs and Kisses from Delton.' Lynn said reading between the lines. "They "She was hoping that when she was 211 would take her out and we'd have a nice dinner. I never thought she'd still be over there." Lytm said. "I wish there was a way that I could go over there on her birthday and surprise her. Her dad did last year." Despite the awful prison conditions. "Krista looks good." She leads aerobics classes twice a week in the prison chapel, using aerobic exercise tapes that Lynn sent her Krista also is in charge of crafts sessions for die prisoners. During those limes, Krista used a loom to make a scarf for her half-brother Roy Pritchard and also one for Lynn Krista also created a purse for Lynn and a stuffed mon­ key for Roy. "She's a go-getter. It does help her" pass the time, her mother said. Krista also spends time studying to be a journalist She has received textbooks from a California college, her mother said. "She's been doing some writing...She's done a lot of soul searching. All in all, I think she is a very strong person." her mother said. In a January letter, Krista told her mom “there hasn't been a court date set yet. It seems like they are playing their normal games, and it’s seriously getting to me! We were supposed to have court yesterday, but something happened, always something! But we’ve got m continue id have faitfa and patience. It wiU all end soon, and I cannot wait!" "I think reading this, they are keeping lhe faith, but they are losing all hope," The .. V Coldwater Column By Doug Peterson Along rivers and streams throughout the state of Michigan occurs a very important and unique forest community. It is often referred to as the river floodplain or bot­ tomland hardwood community. These habitats differ markedly from north to south in species composition and plant diversity, with the bottomland areas of the southern one third or half of the state supporting an extremely rich woody plant community. A number of tree species with a predominately southern geographic distri­ bution in the United States occur in south­ ern Michigan and there only along rivers and streams. Once you leam how to identify this mix of forest plants along the river courses, you will know whal part of the stale you are in and find an unusual association of plants that docs not naturally occur on adjacent upland sites in southern Michigan or river­ bottom habitats further north. This habitat is characterized by specific physical and climatic conditions that sup­ port the northern most distribution of typi­ cally only southern tree species. These sites show periodic flooding, saturation, low fire incidence, and contain nutrient rich alluvial soils. But the specific conditions that are conducive to the growth of the southern tree species involve the local riverbottom cli­ mate which is hotter and more humid in the summer compared to that of the surround­ ing terrain, but also cooler in the spring, which retards the leafing out process enabling these species to avoid spring frosts. A unique local nver environments spawns a specific plant mix with some interesting and beautiful trees not normally seem in most upland areas of the state The southern tree species that thrive in these southern Michigan riverbottom habi­ tats include species such as sycamore. Hack willow, eastern cottonwood, swamp white oak, honeylocust, chinkapin oak, and others probably more rare or restricted to the most southern counties of lower Michigan. Prob­ ably one of the most plentiful species in this group is the sycamore (Plantaus occiden­ tals) that occurs along rivers and streams as far north as Kent County. The sycamore grows large in lhe fertile lowlands along the rivers and its bark is unmistakable, a scaly mix of green and brown giving way to portions of deep creamy inner bark. It is one of the most pleasing trees to oggle on a bright summer afternoon. The large lobed leaves and hang­ ing clustered seed balls give the sycamore a rich heavy foilage and a unique appearance easy to sec even at a distance. Another distinctive riverbottom tree is the black willow (Salix nigra). The long serrated alternate leaves are curved at the tip, but the most distinctive features have to be the gnarly furrowed bark and maize of small crowded juvenile stems protruding from the lower trunk. Black willow often grows along with eastern cottonwood (Pop­ ulus deltoides) on southern Michigan river courses, and the coarse toothed, triangular leaves with flat or heart shaped bases become recognizable at a glance. So take some time to discover the unusu­ al plant associations the next time you ven­ ture along a southern Michigan river or stream. Notice how there are tree species that will not show up in other areas except in that specific river environment of our state. It will add a new dimension of enjoy­ ment to your summer expeditions, and deepen your appreciation of the complex and beautiful natural environment that sur­ rounds us. are not getting their hopes up anymore." Lynn still wants to write a book about the tribulations and emotions - from shame to unconditional love - she's experienced because of her daughter's ordeal, but she hasn’t found a ghost writer or a publisher. She wants to use the proceeds to visit Krista and help pay for her expenses and fines. Lynn's co-workers at Felpausch Food Center in Delton and the customers have been supportive of Lynn's ordeal, she said. "The people here in Delton have really been supportive. There’s not one customer ■trill -..vi -J.il - i - -i*t i that comes in that doesn't give me a«pport," Lynn said. ’Have you heard from her?’ customers will ask. One couple wrote Congress on beba^of Lynn and her daughter. That kind of 0ve me the chills because. I’m thinking, they don't have to do this . That helps me get by .... "I can’t sit and dwell on it and I’ve.got my son. too. and a husband to take care of...I know she'll get out and be a wiser person." Lynn said of Krista. Cards and letters may be sent to Krista at 306 Los Pinos #801. Lima (27) Peru. • “ LEGAL NOTICES -U- NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SAuE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kyle W. Morgan, and Meiissa K Morgan, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Michigan Genera! Mortgage, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 30. 1997, and recorded on Febru­ ary 3. 1997 m Liber 684, on Page 768, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bankers Trust Company, As Trustee as assignee, by an assignment dated December 29. 1998 which was recorded on Feb­ ruary 2, 1999 m Document #1024629. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due a! the date hereof the sum ot SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 22/100 dollars ($74.935 22). including interest at 9 750% per annum. Ad­ justable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 2/1 and 8/1 of each year. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on April 22. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Parcel 1 Lots 32. 35. and 36 Lakeside Subdi­ vision according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 55 Except that part of Lots 32. 35 and 36 described as Begin­ ning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 32. Thence Northeasterly 85 feet along the North Lme of said Lot. Thence Southeasterly 125.5 tael Parallel with the Westerly Line of said Lot to the South Line of the North 1 /2 of said Lot 36. Thence Southwesterly 92.83 feet along said South Line of the East Line of Donee Avenue, thence Northerly 34.65 feet along said East lme to an Angle Point in Donee Avenue Thence Northerly along said east lme to the Place of Beginning Further ex­ cepting the Southerly 1/2 of said Lot 36. except the Easterly 100 feet Thereof Also including: That part of Lot 39 lying North of a Line which begms at the Southeast comer of said Lot and ends at a Point on the North Lme of said Lot which is 100 feet Westerly of the Northeast cor­ ner of said Lot 39 Lakeside Subdivision, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 2 of Plats Page 55 Parcel 2 Lot 37 of Lakeside Subdivision ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats. Page 55. except the North 20 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 11. 1999 Bankers Trust Company. As Trustee FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company. As Trustee 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File #98076116 Ravens (4/8) MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE Default has occurred in a mortgage made on September 18. 1997 by Christine R VanKempen. Mortgagor io Austin Mortgage Company, ot 3737 Lake Easttzook Blvd SE Suite 102 Grand Rapids Michigan as Mortgagee and recorded on September 30. 1997. m the Office of the Reg­ ister of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan. Docu­ ment No 1002173. and assigned to First National Bank of Michigan, a national banking association, of 214 East Saginaw. Lansing. Michigan, by As­ signment of Mortgage dated September 18. 1997 and recorded on September 30. 1997. m the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan. Document No 1002174 The entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage is imme­ diately due and payable At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Six­ teen Thousand Fifty One and 64/100 Dollars ($16,051 64) No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default On Thursday. May 6. 1999, at 1 o'clock tn the afternoon al the east doors of the Barry County Court House, 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan, which is the place tor holding mortgage sales for Barry County. Michigan, there win be of­ fered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage to­ gether with the legal costs and charges of sate, including attorneys fees allowed by law. the prop­ erty described in the Mortgage as follows BEGINNING AT 310 57 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 9 OF SAM BRAVATA PLAT THENCE WEST 170 96 FEET THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 33 WEST 127 25 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE DEED RECORDED IN LIBER 244. PAGE 407, THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES 39 EAST (PRE­ VIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTH 68 DE­ GREES 23 EAST) 17 86 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 57 30 FEET TO THE PlACE OF BE­ GINNING Property Address 4732 Bea Street. Shel­ byville. Michigan 49344 PP *08 011 045 007 10. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate Dated March 30 1999 Mortgagee Fust National Bank of Michigan By Steven E Bratschie (P35726) McShane & BOWIE PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee 1100 Campau Square Plaza 99 Monroe Avenue NW PO Box 360 Grand Rapids Ml 49501-0360 (616) 732-5000 (4/29) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 �’6 - The Hastings Bannei - Thursday April 1 1999 POLICE BEAT Car nearly strikes Hastings trooper BATTLE CREEK - A m«>pcr from the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police came within three feel of being struck by a car lhal approached him after squealing around a comer March 23. Sgt Sieve Harper said Tuesday Trooper Brad Martin was gelling into his cruiser in Bailie Cteek when lhe near-miss ixxunvd Martin and Trooper Jerry King later found lhe vehicle in a parking lol near the Police find cocaine after traffic stop intersection of Byron and Capital Avenue and identified the driver gs lhe person who Police allegedly found five small packets of cocaine and other paraphernalia after stopping a car for speeding al about 2 am. March 24, said Sgt. Steve Harper Tuesday. Harper said troopers stopped the car for traveling 66 mph in a 55 mph zone and found that the driver. Robert John Woldhuis. 22, of Grand Rapids, apparently was in violation almost struck him. "When Trooper Martin slopped lhe car. Trooper King saw lhe driver move to the passenger seal pour out some beer.' said Harper. ’The subject said he'd had two beers and was suspended, and after they did lhe sobriety tests on him. Ik- was arrested ' Harper said the man refused a preliminary breath test, however and officers had to obtain a search warrant for a blood draw The results were not available at press time and the 28-year-old Battle Creek man of his driving restrictions. After Woldhuis gave officers permission to search him and his vehicle, they allegedly preliminary breath lest. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - Troopers from lhe Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate found the cocaine in a cigarette box in the man's pocket. Harper said. Woldhuis. who was also wanted by Kent County authorities for failing to appear on drug related charges, was lodged in the Barry County Jail on a charge of possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine. He was also cited for speeding and for violating his license restrictions. He was arraigned March 24 when a $3,000. 10 percent bond was set. A preliminary examination has been scheduled for April 14 in Barry County's 56-1 District Court. Delton man may face many charges HOPE TOWNSHIP - A Delton-area man may be charged with six counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, six counts of allowing minors to consume alcohol, six counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and one count each of cultivating marijuana and possession of marijuana, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriff’s Departmem. . I kputies reported that most of lhe counts stem from a New Year's Eve party the 40year-old man held for his 17-year-old daughter and al least six of her friends Dec. 31. Police also found a baggy of marijuana, miscellaneous containers of seeds and stems, a marijuana plant, marijuana smoking paraphernalia and fertilizer after executing a search warrant at the man's home Feb. 24, deputies reported. One witness told police that the man also buys one-half to one pound of marijuana at a time, which appears to be cut from a compressed brick, police reported, and that he would use or distribute that amount every week Police have also notified Family Protective Services of the alleged abuse and neglect of the daughter The man's name ts being withheld pending arraignment. likely will be charged with drunk driving, driving on a suspended license and refusing a Police find dead chickens, weapon ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A station wagon driver slopped for having defective equipment March 24 has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon for having a double edged knife under the seat and for having an uncased rifle, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. When asked why he had a number of dead chickens in the vehicle, lhe driver, John Christopher Doster, 30, told police he had just shot them and was taking them home to feed to his cats, police reported. Police also found two packages of .22 caliber bullets in Doster's coat and a box of bullets in the passenger door pouch, officers reported Doster was arraigned March 25 and released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond. An April 15 preliminary examination was set. Delton woman registers .39 BARRY TOWNSHIP - A woman whose vehicle was found on its side on South Shore Drive one tenth of a mile northwest of M-43 March 26 will be charged with drunken driving for registering a .39 on a preliminary breath test, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The 32-year-old Delton woman was apparently witnessed driving off the shoulder of lhe road and crossing the center fine just prior to the accident. SgL Steve Harper said. Though the woman showed no signs of injury, she was taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment due to the high blood alcohol content, which was almost four times the legal limit of .10. Harper said. W/\< • Hani Pits Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cafl...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Help Wanted Help Wanted LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd shift. This well estab­ lished company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drug screen. For immediate consid­ eration contact STAFFMARK 725 W. State Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide ■attendance records, or call us at 948-8555. STAFFMARK IS NOW TAK1NG APPLICATIONS FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS. Roth entry and advance posi­ tions available. Contact Staffmark at 948-8555 ask for Robin or Jody, EOE.________ HELP WANTED in adult fos­ ter care home. Mature woman wanted to work over night, two days, live in. Must be good cook, experienced in dealing with dia­ betics. and have a current TB Test. Call 948-3619._________ HELP WANTED: Registered Pharmacist part-time. 4 days per month, flexible schedule. 6?27774 Weick's Pharmacy. HELP WANTED: Pharmacy Clerk. 10-12 hrs per week, no Sundays or holidays, will train. 672-7774 Weick’s Pharmacy. BANKER: HASTINGS CITY BANK is currently seeking a mature individual interested in establishing a career in the bank­ ing industry. Responsibilities will include business develop­ ment. lending and supervision of staff. Wc require a Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in business and/or accounting. The successful candidate will be sales orientated and possess excellent verbal and written communica­ tion skills. This career opportu­ nity in our branch system pro­ vides a competitive salary and benefit package. Send resume to; Personnel Manager Hastings City Bank. 150 W. Court St., Hastings. ML 49058 EC2/M/F CLERICAL OPPORTUNI­ TIES AVAILABLE. Typing skills desirable. Excellent ben­ efit package offered. Apply Mon­ day-Friday, 8 a.m. to4:30 p.m. at Hastings Mutual Insurance Com­ pany. 404 E. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Ml. 49058_________ DRIVER WANTED: Small trucking compnay in need of a part-time or possibly full-time d river. We require dependabil­ ity, experience, good driving record and CDL. $10.00 an hour. Call 945-4191. ASSISTANT CONTROL­ LER: A Western Michigan. Non-Automotive manufacturer is seeking an Assistant Control­ ler This person will be respon­ sible for directing the daily ac­ counting functions for the orga­ nization. The position will direct HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St.. Freeport. MI EOE CABINETRY/CARPENTER: Local company accepting appli­ cations for a cabinet maker/carpenlcr. Must read drafts and blue­ prints. and have experience in carpentry. Full-time days, over­ time possible. Temp to perm., wages based on experience. Must submit a resume. Please apply at MANPOWER, 127 N. Market St.. Hastings. 616-948-3000 EOE.______________________ MEDICAIJSECRETAR1AL: Hastings area chiropractic office is in need of secretarial/receptionisl. Days, full-time, temp to perm., wages based on experi­ ence. Must have experience in medical terminology and insur­ ance billing. Duties include: scheduling, answering phones, billing, customer service, and all general office duties. Must sub­ mit a resume. Apply at MAN­ POWER, 127 N. Market St. Hastings. 616-948-3000 EOE. QUALITY AUDITOR: Com­ pany east of Hastings is accept­ ing applications for a Quality Auditor. 1st shift, full-time, temp to perm., must have experience reading blueprints, using cali­ pers, micrometers, and knowl­ edge of accurate tolerance mea­ surements. Must submit a re­ sume. Apply at MANPOWER, 127 N. Market St., Hastings. 948­ 3000 EOE.__________________ SMALL PIECE ASSEM­ BLERS: S.E. Grand Rapids automotive company is accept­ ing applications for assemblers, 2nd & 3rd shifts. Full-time, temp to perm. Start $8.25/ph. Good attendance, references, and drug free a must. Apply at MAN­ POWER, 127 N. Market. Hastings. 948-3000 EOE PLASTIC MOLD INJJASSEMBLY Lowell company ac­ cepting applications for assem­ blers and machine operators. All shifts. $7.00 p/h plus .50 p/h bo­ nus for perfect attendance. Full­ time temp, to perm. Apply at MANPOWER, 127 N. Market St.. Hastings. 616-948-3000 EOE. FULL-TIME TECH position. Apply at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Monday through Friday between 9:00am-7:00pm. DEMONSTRATORS NEEDED local stores, every­ one welcome. pan-time. 1-810­ 296-2246 ACCEPTING APPLICA­ TIONS for part-time/summer help. Must have valid drivers license. Apply in person, (no phone calls). Hastings Detail Shop, 1510 Star School Rd.. Hastings, ML______________ DUE TO EXPANSION, one of Michigan’s fastest growing company’s is looking for 8-10 people for customer relations. Weekly pay is $540 and bonus packages. For interview, call 616-948-2298. ______________ CLERICAL DATA ENTRY HELP NEEDED: Full time position, computer knowledge a must. Word Perfect. Quattro Pro. and Paradox a plus. Competitive wages, highly motivated indi­ vidual with little need for direct supervision. Please apply by sending resume to: CDI/OCC 220 W. Court St. Hastings, Mi 49058. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST: Full time position open for fast paced, two organization office. The qualified candidate will possess skills in Office 97. basic account­ ing, be detail oriented, able to handle numerous tasks, and have a great attitude. Good pay and benefit package to successful candidate. Send resume by April 5. 1999 to Directors, P.O. Box 81, Hastings. Ml 49058 SEASONAL SALES HELP WANTED: Accepting applica­ tions for seasonal garden center sales. You’ll learn more about gardening. Work in a pleasant environment and receive a 25% plant discount. If you love plants apply at Bell's Greenhouse & Garden Shop, 5437 Comstock Ave. 616-343-6857. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Sal 9am-4pm. PAYROLL COORDINA­ TOR: A Western Michigan, Non-Automotive manufacturer is seeking a Payroll Coordinator. This person will be responsible for all aspects of the payroll func­ tion. The position will direct and have immediate responsibility for the organization’s payroll, maintenance of related physical records, and the preparation of related reports. This position will have overall responsibility for the preparation, distribution, and reporting of both hourly and sala­ ried payrolls, including timely collection, reporting and trans­ mission. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resumeto: Ad#639c/oReminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. ML 49058. TENDER TOTS Daycare has full time openings for 1st shift. First aid and CPR certified. Lo­ cated near Barry County Chris­ tian School. 616-945-4422. DF08008I823 Ria! / slate FOR SALE BY OWNER: 8526 Bismark Hwy.. Vermontville. Michigan. 1.22 fenced in coun­ try acres. 1900 sq. ft. old farm­ house. extensively remodeled and decorated throughout, newer siding, windows, doors, eavestrough. furnace, drywall, fencing, plumbing, lights, out­ side children's play area. 3 bed­ rooms. 1 bath, and pole bam. Please phone 517-726-1398 e­ mail: iimcazkids@voyager.net . Price $98,000 may negotiate. ALGONQUIN LAKE BY OWNER. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. 2 fireplaces. 90 ft. sandy beachfront $215,000.945-4936. FOR SALE BY OWNER Real nice two bedroom condo., with garage. Great Hastings loca­ tion, low montly maintenance, fee pavs most services. Posses­ sion at close. 945-9459. 3 BEDROOM. 1 BATH home in the 4th Ward. New carpet, hardwood floors, paint. 728 W. Grand. Hastings. $79,900 Call 948-0235___________________ HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings Call 7 days/24hrs Alicd Mortgage Capital Corp I-SOO611-3766. BOXER PUPPIES- AKC. 6 wks. old. I Fawn female. I Brindle male, $350. Call now! 795-4990 AMAZING METABOLISM BREAKTHROUGH. Quick A Easy! Free samples. Call 616­ 868-7099 MINATURE SCHNAUZER PUPPIES: ready to go for Eas­ / .>/ Sale ter. 3 salt & pepper, one black. $125 ca. Call 945-5732 BEANIE BABIES: Current and retired. $7 and up. 795­ 7184 Last \nd I ami (I LOST- 2 Springer Spaniels: Tippie & Kaliegh Liver & White. May have gotten lost in snow storm. Child's pets, one male, one female. Reward. 945­ 2554 Husinew Scnirrs PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888. TAKE “AIM” AT YOUR “STATE” and “FEDERAL" taxes. You can “LEARN” how to “LEGALLY" slash your taxes and be “AUDIT PROOF" at (he same time. You can have lhe ’TAX DREAM TEAM” work­ FOR SALE: Antique Duncan Fife dining table w/6 chairs, $500.795-7184. 911 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS made while you wait- $20.00 each• 2 or more $18.00 each. Great gifts. Action Signs 1011E State Sl. Hastings 948-8618 or toll free 888-577­ 7446. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you men­ tion this ad. 1-800-672-9604. 1972 DOUBLEWIDE TRAILER-0 must be moved by May. New carpet & good floor- SEARS LIFESTYLE TREAD­ MILL, 2 years old, 2hp motor, FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegills. Rainbow Trout. Walleye. Largemouth , Smallmouth Bass,Catfish,Perch. Fathead Minnows. Laggis* Fish Farm. 08988 35th St.. Gobles. Mi 49055,616-628-2056 days., 616-624-6215 evenings. Card (>/ Thanks I WISH TO THANK my fam­ ily. friends, & former students for the many beautiful cards, gifts, and flowers given to me on my 90th Lirthday. March 27th. Thanks for the lovely luncheon at Episcopal Parish House. It was a lovely day to remember. Gertrude Fuhr. I arm JOHN DEERE LT166 lawn mower, $2,500 OBO. 948-0668 lii Mcmoriain IN MEMORY OF MY LOV­ ING WIFE, Esther Brodock. You left us on March 31. 1997 but you are not forgotten. We remember yesterday, today, and always. Love you. Very sadly missedby husband.Walter Brodock \lolhh Hanns HAY FOR SALE $1.75. bate. Cali after 5:00pm 731-5187. COMPLETE HOME & LAWN CARE: Landscaping, Lawn Maintenance, Snow Plowing, Tree & Limb Re­ moral. Jim Rosenberg 2750 Woodruff Rd., Hastings, MI. 49958. (616)-948-0668. Li­ censed and Insured. used trailers. 11:25am on approx. 200 to 300 snowmobiles. 3 & 4 wheelers,jet skis, dirt bikes. You can BUY or SELL. Low selling fee. Informational recording call 517-369-1153 anytime. People attending from 5 states! Our 25th Ear. Two auction rings all day. yment terms: no checks ac­ cepted! Inspection auction day. Bring a friend for a great time and great deals. White Star Snow­ mobile Auction, on US 12, just east of Bronson. Michigan. different clients with buyers agency that seek residence 2-3 Bed rooms and 2+ acres of land under $100,000.00 They would like to be located in N.E Allegan Co. or N.W. Barry Co. Please contact Jose R. Blanco. Westdale/Witzcl. 1-800-948­ 6128. or 228 W. Slate St. Hastings, MI.49058. E-mail josc9helpfull.com www.hdpfull.com. ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604.__________________ a' AUCTION: SATURDAY, APRIL 3RD 9am on new fish­ ing equipment, 10am on new & WANTED TO BUY: Havetwo COMMERCIAL CERAMIC TILE semi-slip, I2"xI2”xI/4", 18 boxes of Dark Eclipse, 99 boxes of White Glacier, and 11 sq. ft. in each box. 616-374-0056 ing for you. For more informa­ tion call 517-852-9806 or 5IT852-1872 HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES". HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093. FREE SMALL TO LARGE FIELD STONES FOR LANSCAPING. 948-0418 could be used for a hunting n. Askin? $1,200 obo. Call 795-4069. ' used very little, $300.00obo, 616­ 945-9129. / hi Rent I BEDROOM, 2ND FLOOR apartment in Hastings. $375 a month, includes all utilities. 948-0558 MANY GOLF CORSE and building and grounds at Cap­ tain Lucky’s in Hastings. Ideal for running your own retail business also. 948-0558 / ar Salt \ula P155X80R13 $29.95; P165x80 R13 $31.95; Pl75x89 R13 $32.95; P18SxM R13 $3335; P185x75 R14 $34.95; P195x75 R14 $35.95; P205x75 RI4 $37.95; P215x75 R14 $41.95; P205x75 R15 $41.95; P215x75 R15 $43.95; P225x75 R15 $44.95; P235x75 RI5 $45.95. Tires N Such 2715 Heath Rd. 948-2866 (4) 245-70-15 $100 Goodyear Wrangler. (4) 225-75-15 $80 Goodyear Wrangler. (4) 205­ 70-15 $60 General. (4) 195-75­ 14 $80. (4) 175-70-13 $60. (4) 245-75-16 lOply Goodyear Wrangler $130. Tires N Such 2715 Heath Rd. 948-2866. FOR SALE: 1989 Honda Civic, runs and looks like new. 374­ 8244_______________________ FORD RANGER PARTS: 83­ 88, short box, long box fiber­ glass cap. transfer case, & long box trailer. 795-4990_________ CHEVY CORSICA ’93: V-6. blue, excellent vehicle. $3,900. 945-3477___________________ FOR SALE: 1980 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS BROUGHAM, 4 door Sedan, in mint condition, no rust, 69.500 actual miles, asking $4,000.00, 616-945-9129 1986 CHEVY 3/4TON w/plow, $3,000 OBO. 948-0668. REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, wiK move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. MIDDLEVILLE- CIDER MILL: Price slashed! Immedi­ ate possession! Emaculately clean & well maintained. 2bd., 2 bath, garden tub. All appliances/ washer& dryer. Great buy! Com­ fort Zone, Lili 672-9790. FOR SALE OR TRADE 12x60 older mobile home, with pole type roof over. Make offer. Must be moved. 945-9459. \annual h/s BAKERY PRODUCTION WORKER - io $ll.32/hr. + benefits, overtime, training pro­ vided (permanent), start now, 616-969-2424, JOBLINE. PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REP, salary & benefit pkg, west Michigan territory, entry level, major company, needed now, 616-949-2424 JOBLINE__________________ WAREHOUSE (PARTS DE­ PARTMENT)- to $14/hr., ♦ benefits, forklift experience help­ ful, (permanent), interviews now, 616-949-2424 JOBLINE HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT, - to $40,000/yr.. + great benefit pkg. non/degreed, entry skilled level. 616-949-2424 JOBLINE CABLE INSTALLER - to $l,000/wk. work own hours, major company, training pro­ vided, must not have fear of heights. 616-949-2424. JOBLINE__________________ ANONY MOUS CONSUMER RESEARCHERS NEEDED. $7.00-$ 12.00 per job. apply on lhe internet, www.ecom.ca 1983 PLYMOUTH RELIANT automatic, good transportation. $600 ’83 Riviera V-8.. auto­ matic. fwd. $700 948-8487 1986 PONTIAC SUNBIRD Turbo GT. sharp, custom wheels, rebuilt engine, new exhaust, pneed to sell. $1600. 948-8487 Court News A Delton man charged with count one delivery and manufacture of 5 to 45 kilo­ grams of marijuana for growing 112 mari­ juana plants in the Barry State Game Area last fall was sentenced to one month in jail in Barry County’s 5th Circuit Court Thurs­ day Anthony James Falvo, 28, of Delton, pleailcd guilty to count two possessing with intent to deliver five kilograms or more, but less than 45 kilograms of mari­ juana or a mixture containing manjuana in Hope Township on Sept. 11, 1998. The original count, one stemming from growing the plants in Rutland Township, was dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea to count two. Each count carries a maximum possible sentence of seven years in prison and or a $500,000 fine upon conviction. A charge of being a habitual offender, second offense notice, which multiplies the maximum sentence by one and one-half times on the primary offense, was also dismissed. According to court records, Falvo was previously convicted in Barry County Cir­ cuit court on May 2, 1990 of assault with intent to maim. Falvo's sentence included five months of jail time, which will be suspended upon successful completion of two years proba­ tion, plus a $1,000 fine, $4,000 in court costs, a $60 crime victim fee, 25 hours of community service work, substance abuse counseling and license revokation. "The thing that stood out to me,” said assistant Barry County Prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh. "was his lack of concern for the position he placed his children in. He has placed into jeopardy the rights he had to be a father to his children." But according to his attorney, Paul Vla­ ches, Falvo has a good job as an electrician and that be has taken responsibility for his actions. "I'm asking the court to depart from the recommendation (by the probation agent) and suspend more of the jail sentence," said Vlachos "Mr. Falvo has lhe conomic abil­ ity to pay the fines and costs. He has been recently married and would like to provide constant economic support for his family. He understands that marijuana, marriage and children do not mix." "I could probably succumb to some fi­ nancial temptation in this case," said Cir­ cuit Judge James Fisher just prior to sen­ tencing. "It's good you have a good future, but this is not the right path to be beading down." Fisher noted that Falvo has nothing sub­ stantial on his prior recorc. and that the cur­ rent conviction is his "first offense of this rmtiae." w. ’' Falvo was arrested after Barry County Sheriffs Department HEMP Team investi­ gators seized the growing operation, said to have been worth $125,000, located at Goodwill and Havens roads Deputies also found drugs and 15 pounds of processed marijuana and a small amount of methamphetamine at Falvo’s Hope Township home, they reported last fall. Police also seized $24,500 worth of prop­ erty, they said. In other court business: • Michael Demink. 56, of Hastings, was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served, $2,000 court costs and six months probation on his conviction of at­ tempted assault with a weapon. Dcmink pleaded no contest to the charge, which stems from an incident in which he apparently fired a round from a .20 gauge shotgun from the balcony of his Baltimore Township home Jan. 9. He originally was charged with two counts of felonious assault and domestic violence for allegedly assaulting a womzi in the home during the same incident, ac­ cording to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. "What we bad here was a situation that was very dangerious, very traumatic and could have been tragic for the family," said Alspauch. "To his credit, the defendant himself put an end to the danger by putting the gun down. It appears this was out of character, having no prior felony or mis­ demeanor convictions." Alspaugh recommended lhal Dcmink re­ ceive no jail time, but stressed the impor­ tance of counseling for the defendant. "What we have here is a 56-year-old man who has never been in trouble before who abused alcohol." said attorney William Fette. "He doesn't normally drink and it pushed him over the edge." Fette said Dcmink and his wife have re­ assessed their relationship and "it's very solid." "It was quite a frightening situation." said Fisher to Demink, who apologized for his actions "Certainly we re all happy you got control of yourself before anything dis­ astrous happened I'm taking into account your otherwise exemplary life." • Chubby Keener. 17, of Battle Creek, was given Holmes Youthful Training Act (HYTA) status on his conviction of unlaw­ ful driving away of a vehicle. He was ordered to spend three years on probation TdteCsrofYflwMf You Con Tak CiBfYnur Bab- • Ronald Tiller, 18, of Hickory Comers, will be sentencedApril 15 on his convic­ tion of joyriding. See COURT NEWS, continued page 18 �The Holings Banner - Thursday April i 1999 Page I Hospice helps clients Hive until they die’ When Barry Community Hospice Board member Shirley Rugg found herself on die receiving end of her organization's services, she began to understand just how vital llicy really arc. "I didn't call litem until Ute last week," said Rugg. whose husband, John, died of cancer last July at tlie age of 66. "I didn't do whal I tell everybody else to do. But you arc so overwhelmed dial you don’t think to gel as much help as you can as soon as possible.” Now, Rugg urges others with life limiting diagnoses and dteir family members to begin receiving Hospice services early. "The primary goal of Hospice is to help die individual live until they die," said Rugg. "Wc encourage people to be independent. Wc want to increase their quality of life wltcn the quantity can't be extended." Hospice patients arc not required to be homebound and arc encouraged to be as active and independent as possible, for as long as possible. Helping to do that while providing pain management, the number one goal of Hospice, arc a nurse, social worker, the patient's doctor, nurse's aides and volunteers, who not only assist the patient, but also help to relieve the financial and emotional burdens on the family. Locally, the number of Hospice patients cared for is about 10 per month, said Registered Nurse Kay Rowicy. "When I started five years ago, wc look care of 26 patients a day." she said. "Then, two thciapy for dying patients regardless of effectiveness, costs or adverse impact on quality of life," stales the fact sheet. "Each referral is evaluated on a casc-by-ca.sc basis. There arc no blanket exclusions to Hospice care." I lospicc patients can be a axle status or no­ code status, said Rugg. explaining that patients can choose whether dicy want life saving efforts performed. "That's a patient and family decision," said Rugg. "Hospice affirms life ano neither hastens nor postpones death." According to a fact sheet on Hospice, provided by Lifespan of Battle Creek which oversees tlie program. Hospice care is holistic and spiritual, emotional, physical and practical needs arc addressed. Education and support arc provided for tlie patient and family before, during and after tlie death by social workers and volunteers. Social workers provide guidance to family members, write letters, assist with financial issues and make telephone contacts as needed. Volunteers often sit with die patient and chat, read, do household chores, etc., said Rugg Nurses provide the pain management, administering medications and staying in touch witli the patient's doctor. "The pain can be taken care of," she said. "There is no reason anyone should liavc to be in pain. The nurse and the social worker arc tlie two key people, depending on what is needed." When the primary care giver, such as the spouse, needs a break, respite care is available. Hospice also provides: team care at home as needed; payment of medications related to die primary diagnosis; spiritual care and coun­ seling services or visits when needed or desired; all needed home medical equipment as related to die diagnosis and 13-mondi be­ reavement program for tire survivors. For more information on how Hospice can help, call 948-8452 or visit the Barry Community Hospice al 450 Meadow Run Drive in Hastings. Attorney General reads to kids Attorney General Jennifer Granholm read to Maplewood Elementary students in Vermontville last week as part of a month long National Reading Month celebration. Granholm talked briefly with the students about her job and read from books she said were her own children's favorites. Granholm encouraged he children to pursue their dreams and make a positive contribution to society Maplewood has featured many different guest speakers in the past month, and the readings have been so sucessful, said Principal Nancy Potter, that the school will continue the program all year long. years ago, wc look a nose dive down to four patients. But we've leveled off and arc now averaging six to cigl l daily." lhe majority of patients eared for locally arc suffering from some form of cancer, though 20 percent of all Hospice patients have noncanccr diseases. Care begins with the first phone call to the Hospice office, which provides services to patients with or without insurance or Medi­ care. It is estimated that 80 percent of people with employer-sponsored health plans have a Hospice option and all Medicare beneficiaries have the Hospice benefit. Patients without coverage arc eared for using funds generated via fund-raisers, donations and church support, said Rugg. "Wc will give care whether they have insurance or not," said Rugg. "Wc prefer to get in there right away. You don't have to be in the final stages to receive Hospice care. I think tlie biggest problem is that wc don't get to these people until it’s too late." According to Medicare, a patient is eligible for a Hospice benefit if llicy arc diagnosed with six months or so to live. "If life expectancy goes beyond six montlis, care may still be provided if the physician and Hospice team agree that tlie life limiting diagnosis continues to exist. If. however, the patient has a remission of symptoms and docs not require care. Hospice may terminate their services, and then resume care when needed," All Vew ffwrrpJ Oftrr rndt 99 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 Hart* 31. 1999! 2000 Neon Grand Caravan SE IttStoek WowJ *179.. Auto.. A.C. V-6, Loottal 63 mo.. 63.000 mi. taw. Total «h»r ul . 3 lo rh<Mw iiM>. taw. 75,000 itiih-. Total du >-r|Hi<>ii 9532.(Ml + lux. mt- A lie. inception 9-1.664.(Ml + tax A [Jatr. All rrliHic* io «taller. -*13,490 rrlsUrs to < taller. Auto.. A/C A More. 99 1500 Quad Cab 169 s199".m states a fact sheet. "Evaluations for this arc made on an individual basis." One misconception about Hospice care is llial tlie program will not lake patients who arc actively being treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy. "Hospice is fully aware of tlie profound incentive favoring continued aggressive LEGAL NOTICE 95 Ford Taurus SE 4 Door 98 Ford Escort ZX2 97 Dodge Intrepid Auto., A/C. V-6, must see. Auto.. A/C. 5.700 mile*. Amo.. A/C. V-6, very elemi. 97 Chrysler Concorde Amo.. .A/C. V-6. like nti 97 Pontiac Grand Am SE Amo., A/C. only ]1.(MN) mile*. “155 "IGO or *‘>.950 or *11.950 or "13.750 or "13.9OO 95 Chrysler lx* Baron GTC 93 Chrysler Concorde Otilff— Oh>U— *?99 ohiw_ 195 Onlp^. -r *11,950 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Robert A. Trema In and Associates. P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made >n the conditions of a mortgage made by GRANT PARISH AND KELLI S PARISH HUSBAND AND WIFE to EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF Ml dated May 6 1998 and recorded on May 15. 1998 Inst #1012029 Barry County Records. Michigan and assigned by said mortgagee to US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION by an assignment dated May 14 1998 and recorded on February 16 1999 Inst #1025222 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty five thousand nine hundred ninety two and 26/100 Dollars (S55.992 26) including inter­ est at 9 850% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and approved notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgageu premises or some part of them at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse Hast­ ings Ml at 100 pm on April 29 1999 Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF HASTINGS Barry County Michigan and are de­ scribed as PARCEL A THE EAST 43 75 FEET OF THE NORTH 5 33 RODS OF LOT 880 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF PARCEL B BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF EAST 43 75 FEET OF THE NORTH 5 33 RODS OF LOT 880 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF THENCE WEST 12 FEET THENCE NORTH 31 5 FEET THENCE EAST 12 FEET THENCE SOUTH 31 5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING PP #08-051-201-278-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 3241 (a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Maren 18 1999 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (4/15) 95 Chev 4x4 Diesel 97 Cadillac Sedan Deville Like new. iimo.. A/C. silvera- Amo., A/C. Nortltstar. V-8. <lo |»kg. 33.000 mita». omim_ *249.... OnlH_ Convrrrihlr. uulu.. A/C. V-< *264 .... oh.._ *139 94 Buick Skylark 4 Dr. Auto.. .A/C. V-6. \rn <4ran. o»iv_ '119 OmI«_ *121 or *15.950 -r *18.750 or *6.950 ... *6.750 .r *6.850 96 Dodge Indy Pace Truck 98 Dodge Club Cab Sport 96 Oldsmobile Ciera 99 Chev, Monte Carlo 94 Chrysler Sew Yorker Aim... A/C. 360 V-8. only Auto., A/C. A mure. Orth 17.000 link.. 31.(MN) mile-. Aim... A/C. V-6. 12.001 lliiles. Amo.. A/C. 360 V-8. ^i_’249„ ’139 — 279 OMla— or *15.950 -r *8.950 .r *194100 *225.. im... A/C. V-6. hl. nm ouiM_ or ”l5a95O *142 .r *7.995 1455 W. State Street, Hastings THE CHRYSLER 945-9383 or 1-800-888-6164 OPEN: Mon. & Wed. 8:30 a m. - 8:00 p.m.;Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 a m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sat 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. OF HASTINGS V CHRYSLER ■■ 1 1 PLYMOUTH DODGE . .................... ! I'l " JEEP I non. I • All payments figured with 20% cash or trade down + tax. title, license & doc fee to qualified buyers. 97-98 - 84 mo. 10%; 95-96 - 72 mo. 12%; 93-94 - 60 mo. 12%; 90-92 - 48 mo 12% �Mane 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 1 1999 Two teens hurt in high speed rollover by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A crash that occurred at over 100 miles per hour, injuring two Prairieville area teenagers last week, is still under investigation by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Police said Prairieville Township police officer Eiik Gustafson, on routine patrol Wednesday, March 24, at about 7:30 p.m.. Clocked the car at 101 miles per hour on moving radar just prior to the crash in Richland Township. "The officer was northbound and lhe COURT NEWS, cont. from page 16 ’ Donald Kcagle, 47. of Battle Creek, was sentenced to six months in jail and was tH-dcrcd to pay $1,000 in court costs on his convictio of false pretense for using another man's name and social security number to obtain utility services from Consumers Energy. He was also ordered to spend one year on probation. "lhe thing that struck me as his greatest crime he committed was that he robbed an individual of his good name," said Alspaugh. "That theft of good credit and a good name is not compsensatable. When confronted, he was not remorseful which is evidenced by the fact he lied to police and be lied to them again until he was con­ fronted with the undeniable facts." Alspaugh said Keagle claimed be ob­ tained the man's name and his social secu­ rity nvmber from the telephone book. The victim said be has not been listed in a phone book for the last five years and "I don't know of any phone book that prints social security numbers," said Alspaugh. Restitution owed in the case will be de­ termined at a later date vehicle (a 1990 Honda Accord) was southbound," said Prairieville Township Police Chief Larry Gentry. "The officer turned around, the vehicle had quite a jump on him so he was just barely able to keep him in sight." Gentry said Gustafson lost sight of the car in Kalamazoo County and when he rounded the curve where Lockshore turns into 32nd Street, be observed the accident "The vehicle was overturned in the yard, upside dow.i," said Gentry. "He called for an ambulance and aided lhe victims until the ambulance and fire department got there." "The vehicle suffered extensive damage as a result of the car rolling over and striking a tree in mid-air," said Trooper Paul Gonyeau. "Emergency personnel responded and extracted the two occupants who were trapped in the vehicle as a result of the roof of the vehicle collapsing." Both occupants, James Nesmith. 19, and Nathaniel Steed, 17, were airlifted by lhe Air Care medical helicopter to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo where Steed was trended and released on March 27. Nesmith is still a patient at Borgess Hospital, listed in fair condition. Alcohol, said troopers, is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash, which still remains under investigation. Agencies responding to the scene included lhe Hickory Fire Department, the Delton Fire Department, the Richland Township Fire Department, the Lansing Mercy Delton and Hastings ambulances, lhe Galesburg Police Department, lhe Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Department, the Barry County Sheriffs Department and accident investigators. Troopers Ray Durham and Phil Vannettc of the Hastings Post of lhe Michigan State Police. Officer Erik Gustafson of the Prairieville Township Police Department, right, clocked the 1990 Honda Accord at 101 mph on moving radar just prior to it crashing on Lockshore Road in Richland Township last week. At left is Trooper Paul Gonyeau of the Hastings Pest of the Michigan State Pc5ce. DELTON MAN, from page 14 vestigate the allegations "These girls came (Hit or the woodwork. We re in a very, very tenuous situation here," be said. However, Fisher ordered that lhe trial proceed as planned the following Monday and ruled that the prosecutor could admit the testimony Fisher ruled in lhe defendant's favor on another matter brought up during the pre­ trial hearing in which tlie assistant prosecu­ tor asked that a prior conviction be admit­ ted into evidence and Goulooze asked that lhe conviction be ruled inadmissible. According to Goulooze, Christie was convicted in 1987 of forging a check. Goulooze argued that the prior conviction exceeded the 10-year limit on allowing tes­ timony about the conviction. The rule, Kuzava said, maintains that "after some point in time (a) conviction is stale as it relates to (a defendant's) character." However. Kuzava argued, Christie vio­ lated his probation on the charge and served some additional jail time in 1990, so "there was a question of which time frame we were going to use" to determine the 10-year limit. Fisher ruled that Christie's convic­ tion was "close to the 10-year limit" and the evidence was not admissible. 1999 OLDS AURORA 1 WHITE DIAMOND leather, co, Knights help kids Tim Kidder was one ot the local Knights of Columbus from St. Rose who was selling Tootsie Rolls last Saturday The 25 Knights raised more than $1,810 to help mentally challenged children in Barry County. r 1999 SIERRA SLE 4X4 EXT. CAB WING BOX NOW IN STOCK EVERYTHING. 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SALLS (616) 948-8000 Today or toil free 1-888-494-5539 Call SALES HOURS: Mon. & Wed. until 8; Tues., Thurs., Fri. until 6; Saturday until 2 SERVICE HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 8-7; Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-04-08.pdf 8a4428f56fecda2043cef7e9c6427a1b PDF Text Text Love Inc. has good track record Developer’s suit confuses residents Local gymnast gains gold See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 10 The Hastings HUSTINGS PV’LIC LIu&AkY 12! S CHI.-‘CH SI HASTINGS Mi 1833 ANNER THURSDAY, APRIL 8,1999 VOLUME 146. NO. 14 News Briefs: Legislative Coffee set The next Legislative Coffee program win be held at « am Monday, April 12, at the Coolly Seal Restaurant in Hastings State Senator Joanne Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Emtnons; State Representative Terry Geiger; % Rick Trent, representing Third District Congressman Vero Ehlers, and Gregg Moore, representing Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith, will be on btnd to deal with issues the public might wish to discuss. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give feedback on the The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber at Commerce. All Barry County citizens are welcome to attend. Barry 911 board opts for millage renewal by Mary Warner Staff Writer The administrative hoard of Barry Central Dispatch has abandoned its quest to fund 911 services with a telephone surcharge and will instead seek the second renewal of one mill in operating tunds. A request to seek the millage will be made to the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners next Tuesday. The 911 board will ask that a special election be held by the county Aug. 3. The Five-year millage would raise ap­ proximately $ 1 million per year, according to Barry 911 Director Charles Nystrom. Nystrom said a telephone surcharge would not provide 911 enough money to operate "The board felt very strongly that the fairest way to support the operation of (911) would be a surcharge off the phone bill." be said. 'But because of our size and the population arJ the amount of telephone lines, it doesn't give us enough money.' The surcharge would also not apply to any governmental units, be said, further re­ The 911 board will not seek renewal of one quarter mill of enhancement taxes, which were used to pay for in-car comput­ ers for patrol cars and improvements in the fire radio communications system. The 911 board ran into a snag with its surcharge proposal last fall when the county prosecutor ruled that the 911 board could not collect as much per month as was proposed. The Barry County Board of Commissioners then turned down the 911 board's request for the surcharge. A subse­ quent ruling on the question by the slate at­ torney general sided with the 911 board. Nystrom said, but then a further look at surcharge revenues resulted in the decision to go with the millage. Voters in Barry County First approved a four-year 911 millage in August of 1990, and then renewed it for Five years in 1994. The current millage expires Dec. 31.1999. Nystrom said be feels 'confident. because of the service they've received in the past.' dial county residents will continue to sup­ port 911 through the millage renewal. The American Red Cross Great Lakes Region will have a community blood drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Friday. April 16. at the Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St.. Nashville. Local Red Cross officials said that 97 percent of die population w-ill have received a Hood transfusion by age 75. yet only 5 percent of the population donates. They added that because donations are typically made into three different components, a single donation might help a bum patient, accident victim and cancer survivor. Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. For more information, call 1-800GIVELIFE CASA training starts April 12 Ken Lee. assistant manager of the local retail store, said samples had been sent in for examination. He added that be wasn't sure of what kind of contamination was in­ volved, but store officials immediately posted signs telling people not to drink the waler out of the .fountains Harold Workman, sanitarian wiih the Hastings. Tbc Hastings Planning Commission Mopday night approved a site submitted by the company's architect, David Bentley. Hastings Deputy City Manager and Di­ rector of Public Services Jeff Mansfield start. The local branch of Great Lakes Bancorp and its related deposit aencems la Hasting-, were purehaaed by the MasnStreet Stvings Bank in March 1998. MainStreet President and Chief Execu­ tive Officer Todd Harding said then that the health department, said the water tests showed maximum contaminant level of co­ said plans are to demolish the current struc­ ture and replace it with a new 5.500-square­ Great Lake's liabilities for deposits, as they liform bacteria. He said it is a pathogen foot facility and put in new driveways ap­ proaches. There was no need for any kind of rezon­ ing because the property already is zoned commercial. AutoZone has been in the auto pans retailing business since 1979 and now has more than 2.500 stores in 39 stales. Close to home, it has stores in Kalamazoo. Lansing and Battle Creek. "We really focus on customer service,' in Memphis, Tenn., has purchased the building and property The building, located at 401 W Suae St. in Hastings, was constructed in 1976 to house First Federal Savings and Loan of Battle Creek, which later became a division of Great Lakes Federal Savings. The name said Kimberly Alexander, a public relations specialist with the company. "We feel that changed to Great Lakes Federal Savings and Loan, then Great Lakes Bancorp and almost sets us apart from our competitors.' She said AutoZone tests parts such as two years ago it became Great Lakes when it was chartered at a national bank by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Bailey last week made his first public statement about his interest in volunteers, both men and women, be­ gin Monday. April 12, at the Family running for state representative in the year 2000. 'There's a good chance you'll see my Judges, court personnel. attorneys and current volunteers will present some of the training workshops. No special degree or educational re­ quirements are necessary to become a CASA volunleets. The training program includes learn­ ing about courtroom procedure, the so­ cial service and juvenile court system and the law, and the special needs of children who have been abused and ne­ glected. Ongoing training opportuni­ ties and support also are available. CASA volunteers, who must be al least 18 years old and have good judg­ ment and common sense, work along­ side attorneys and social workers as appointed officers of the court. To be considered as a CASA volun­ teer. call Janet Clancy at (616) 948­ 3213. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 that can cause disease. He cautioned, however, dial the test 'is an indicator, it doesn't mean it's there * Workman said Wal-Mart already has con­ tacted an engineering form from Grand Rapids to do chlorination work on one of the two wells on site. He said be suspects the contamination is coming from the dis­ tribution system rather than the water table "It (the chlorination) is probably being done now.' be said. They (Wal-Mart) are See WATER, continued on page 2 Il is not known when construction will transaction involved MainStreet assuming related to the Hastings branch The Great Lakes branch had an estimated $21 million in deposits at the time of the sale Since then. AutoZone, with headquarters ailey interested in state rep’s post Training sessions for new Court Ap­ pointed Special Advocate (CASA) Independence Agency office in Hast­ ings. For three weeks, training sessions will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Mon­ days and Wednesdays and on two dif­ ferent Saturdays from 9 am. to 3 pre. ‘AutoZone’ going in at Great Lakes site batteries and alternators and has a 'loan a tool" program. Hastings Wal-Mart store water is contaminated by David T. Young Editor Well waler at the new Wal-Mart store in Hastings has been determined to be unsuit­ able for drinking, according to independent tests conducted by the retailer. Jim Rutherford, community services su­ pervisor with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, said the local depart­ ment was notified of the problem Tuesday by Wal-Mart. The site of the former Greet Lakes Bancorp financial firm soon wifi be home to an AutoZone store after action Monday night by the Hastings Planning Commission An 'AutoZone' auto parts store is plan­ ning to go in at the former Great Lakes Bancorp building on West State Street in See 911, continued on page 2 ducing revenues. Blood drive Aprii IS PRICE W Bailey also gave an overview of 1998 projects. The purchase of a new motor grader and additional funds for township roads have been most appreciated County-wide economic development has been a disappointment for Bailey. Few people have volunteered to serve on the economic development board. He issued a personal invitation for anyone interested to call and volunteer. *We are dose to having a new animal shelter,* Bailey declared. More than residents pass a millage for them or restore the Headlee millage rollback. "If people looked at the existing facilities they would see die need," Bailey declared Planning and zoning got attention from name on the ballot.* Bailey said at the April 2 Fust Friday forum, which served as die annual 'Stale of the County" address. He was responding to a question by Mark Englerth. who asked if be would be running for Terry Geiger's seat in the Stale House of Representatives. Geiger now is Bailey as well. The county will be meeting with Dr. Lynn Harvey from Michigan Stale University April 15 to discass plans for an update of the county's master plan This will be followed by a retreat of the members of the Board of Commissioners serving bis last term in the State House because of term limits. Bailey's answer does not serve as a formal declaration but represents his future thinking about the possibility. Bailey's review of the 'State of the to brainstorm and discuss the future needs of the county. A second retreat will be held with department heads to get input on the new plan. Then a public bearing will be held to get citizen input. The entire process should be completed by the end of 1999. County' balanced present realities against future possibilities and problems He began with a overview of the general fund budget for the county. Barry's fund balance, or savings account, is at S 1.511,000 or 14 percent of the entire budget. This is just about where the state likes to see fund balances Compared to neighboring counties Barry seems to be in good company, between Eaton's 12 percent and Mlegan's 18 percent Bailey had no explanation for Kent County's 96 percent fund balance totalling $89,849,392. 'Land concerned," Bailey said. use questions are tough everywhere," Bailey said 'We are looking on options out there What are the problems and solutions?' Bailey also said that saving farms is a high priority, but landowner rights have to be protected. Bailey answered questions about management of tbc animal shelter Teri Pennepacker said she wanes to make sure that once the new shelter is built that policies are updated so that no other family will have to go through the anxiety her family has had with rabid bats Her Long term debt is not a problem for the county, cither More than half of the approximately $9,000,000 is the responsibility of the hospital and tbc college. "Barry could borrow one billion dollars before the state would be $250,000 has been raised for the prefect, including an appropriation of $150,000 from the County Board. Bailey said be supports new facilities for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department and the Commission on Aging but these will only become realities in the future if Jim Bailey gave the annual 'State of the County' speech at the Apnl 2 'First Friday.' He used charts to show the county is in good financial shape. daughter was bitten by a rabid hat last See BAILEY, continued on page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 8 1999 Developer’s lawsuit confounds residents by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A lawsuit filed by Grand Rapids devel­ oper David Vanderslik Sr., naming 122 de­ fendants, including all residents of Smith's Lakeview Estates on Norway Drive, West State Road and Airport Road, has many of them confounded, while others say it is merely a technicality. "We found out yesterday when we re­ ceived them in the mail," said defendant News Briefs: 'Spring Thing* will be April 22 The Hastings High School Dnuna Club has announced that its "Spring Thing 99" performance will be al 7:15 p.m. Thursday. April 22, in the high school lecture hall. The program will follow the format of a "revue," with short, one-act plays, monologues and musical selections Drama coach Mary Martha Mclendy said. "This gives the enthusiastic Drama Club members one more chance to perform on stage before an audience before the end of the school year." The "Spring Thing" will follow the club's awards banquet for their fami­ lies, which will be at 6 pin. April 22 in the high school cafeteria Admission is 52 for the perfor­ Melissa Pummill of Norway Drive. "We didn't even know they were going to build out here. The (ownship's (Rutland) telling us that their attorney said not to worry. A lot of people are being reassured and not knowing what's going on." The suit was filed in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court Thursday, seeking a judgment to vacate three undeveloped "outlots" Vanderslik owns. Two of the outlots will become streets, he said, to provide ingress Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 12 at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library. The public is invited to attend. Claudette Filiputti will present a program about genealogy. Library free until Sept. 1 Residents in Hastings and Rutland townships are reminded that use of the Hastings Public Library is free to all until Sept. 1. This means that for those who live outside the city, the $55 annual library card fee per household is waived. The local library offers internet ac­ cess, books on tape and cd, a weekly children's story time and books can be obtained from 77 other West Michigan libraries in a matter of days. Weather spotter training planned mance. Senior Olympics meeting slated lhe Barry County Commission on Aging and YMCA will have an orga­ nizational meeting for the Michigan Senior Olympics from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at the COA build­ ing, 120 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. This year's stale games will be held Jane 15 in Battle Creek, with events such as tennis, golf, bowling, a 5K run. 1500-meter walk, softball, cy­ cling. horseskoes. shufflcboard, track and field, archery, basketball; Wee throw competition and volleyball. Non-alhletic events will include bak­ ing. arts and crafts and dancing. Anyone M least 50 years of age is invited to attend the organizational meeting. Senia- Olympics participants do not need to prequalify, but registra­ tion is required. Those who attend the meeting will not be obligated to take pan in the games. 'Spring Fling* is May 14-16 Die annual "Spring Hing" in Hast­ ings again will kick off Michigan Week next month. The May 14-16 events will include the city cleanup and street sweep, city­ wide garage sales, entertainment and educational displays. Two new attractions will be a used sports equipment sale and a climbing tower for the adventurous. Spring Fling Chairwoman Julie DeBoer notes that about 900 students from the Hastings Middle School will tackle a variety of jobs to clean up the city on that day The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting area-wide garage sales, but "if they don't want to do it in their home, they can rent space on the (Barry County) Courthouse lawn for $10 for one day." Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stadel- Manshum said. Chamber members can have a space without charge. Others may rent a 10- by 10-fool space for $10 Historic Charlton Park is planning an activity for Friday evening. May 14, and will be host for the 11th an­ nual Corvette Celebration Sunday. May 16. The County YMCA, in conjunction with the Hastings Rotary Club, will hold a used sports equipment sale Saturday. May 15. on the courthouse lawn Donations may include such items as bikes, skis, baseball, football and hockey equipment roller blades, sports shoes, balls and exercise equipment. Donors arc being asked to bring sports items to the Y during the week prior to the sale. The Y also will brzig in a 30-foot climbing tower geared for all ages and all climbing abilities Three can climb at a time for S5 each, per climb. To participate in Spring Ring or for more information call 945-2454 or 945-0150. Anyone interested in becoming a weather spotter may attend a training session Monday. April 19, at the Barry County Emergency Operations Center in Barry Central Dispatch, 2600 Nashville Road. Training will start at 6:30 p.m and should last about an hour and a half. Training materials will be provided. John Hislop, director of emergency management services for Barry County, said weather spotters serve as volunteer lookouts for the National Weather Service, alerting the service to various weather phenomena, including severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, high winds and other potential weather' proNems. The weather service and local emer­ and egress (in and out) access to 27 homes proposed for construction within the triangle formed by Airport. Norway and State Road. The third outlot will be left undeveloped, he said. "There will be one road, connecting north and south Norway Drive with east and west Airport Road at an angle," said Vanderslik, noting the road. Auburn Lane, will provide two entrance and exit accesses to Smith's Lakeview Center. Abum Court, he said, will be a cul-desac within the subdivision. "Il has already been approved by the Barry County Road Commission," he said. "It is a new public street." According to Vanderslik, who was reached at his Grand Rapids .business, DJ Lawn Service, Wednesday afternoon, the lawsuit is procedure required by state statute whenever a plat is to be changed or revised in any way "This action is not antagonistic," be said. "It's a step I have to take to get my property vacated so I can continue from preliminary plat approval status to get final plat approval status (from the Rutland Township Board)." Lynda Thomsen, attorney for Rutland Charter Township, one of the defendants, confirmed that a lawsuit of this nature is required by state law whenever an individual seeks to revise or change a plat. "It's a way of notifying the property owners." said Thomsen "It's you're being sued, you have the right to make your po­ sition known.' They don't want money, but the intent, to me is not clear." The confusing part, she said, is the suit seeks to "vacate" the outlots. "It's not clear what he wants," said Thompsen. "Typically, you vacate a road, but a road was never built. An outlot is not a road." According to Thomsen, when a road is vacated, it is divided in half and ownership of the land is given equally to the two, adjoining property owners. An outlot, she said, is an area of a plat that, instead of being a numbered lot, is a "lettered" parcel, such as tbc outlots A, D and E of interest to Vanderslik. "We're all kind of in the dark," said Thomsen, "and I'm writing a letter to Stephanie Fekkes so that she will hope­ fully give us all an explanation." Vanderslik also said he was not sure why the lots have to be vacated before they can become roads. One resident wondered why notification of the summons and complaint did not contain a cover letter* explaining that residents need not worry about losing their homes or being evicted. "It scared everybody? said the woman, gency services use information pro­ vided by spotters to back up and con­ firm other weather data to allow more informed decisions to be made about who asked not to be identified. "A lot of the young couples arej scared. We don't want to be bamboozled.4 emergency simalions. bolding an informal meeting tonight (Thursday, April 8) to discuss the case and consider hiring an attorney to represent them. Some other residents said they plan to Self-defense classes slated Pennock Hospital will offer a rape aggression self-defense class for women beginning May 10. The series of five classes, which will run Monday evenings through June 14. will be taught by officer Bob Corbin, a certified rape aggression self­ defense instructor from the Battle Creek Police Department. The course is designed for active participation because to survive today's world requires a definite comae of action. Corbin will teach women to take an active role in their self-defense and psychological well being The class fee is $60. which includes a text book. Pro-registration, which is required, can be completed by calling 948-3125. For more information, call Pennock's Community Education Department at 948-3125. The woman said several neighbors are meet next week. Though Vander Jik's attorney, Stephanie Fekkes, is away on vacation and can not be reached for comment, attorney Jim Galoozc explained that everyone within 300 feet of a plat in question has to be notified if they have an interest in the plat. Among those defendants is the City of Hastings, which Galooze believes has some property interest in that area. Fekkes, 911 MILLAGE continued from page 1 A special millage committee has been set up to publicize the election. One of the committee's tasks will be to educate voters that 911 is more than a tele­ phone answering service, Nystrom said. Barry Central dispatches fire, police, ambu­ lance, and other emergency personnel and equipment, such as hospital helicopters. "I think (some people) think we’re tele­ phone operators who make a cal) — we Child abuse dinner slated Fhe annual mecting/dinner of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. April 22, at the Hastings Country Club, 1550 N. Broadway. Guest speaker will be B93 morning radio disk jockey Neal Dionne, who has participated in many roof sit fund­ raisers on behalf of child abuse prevention. The fund-raisers have helped the Barry County child abuse council to begin offering free parenting workshops and have helped fund minigrants. Besides Dionne's presentation, the meeting will include a brief awards ceremony honoring volunteers, a family-friendly business and a family­ friendly workplace. Nominating forms are available at local libraries and various businesses throughout the county. Tickets for the dinner/mecting. are S10 a person and S18 per couple. To register, call 948-3264. call the fire station, and that's the end of it," be said. Instead, Nystrom said. Central Dispatch provides a wide range of support services and stays with emergency units from the moment they are dispatched until they are finished with whatever emergency occurred. For example, Nystrom said, "On a Fri­ day night, with all the different police agencies in the county, we could have as many as 25 police cars out at one time. The dispatcher is responsible for their safety." The dispatcher will provide backup assistance, call officers to determine their status, call the prosecutor’s office for offi­ cers if needed, call for confirmation of out­ standing arrest warrants, and do a number of other tasks, Nystrom said. Barry County Commissioner Bob Wenger displays the new county flag based on a design developed for a Hastings Summerfest parade The flag defines Barry as a ■Historic" county. BAILEY, continued from page 1 summer and only recently another was found in her home. lhe future of the landfill was a concern of Kcnsinger Jones, who said he thinks that truck traffic is too intense and die cost of solid waste removal is rising too rapidly for Barry County residents. Bailey said. "We have no control over die cost. In fact there is more money in solid waste than in drugs." However the host agreement the county signed guarantees the county somewhere for local solid waste until die end of die agreement. Jones also said he was concerned that the recent discussion of the OUR Land conference by the commissioners was misleading. Jones reminded Bailey that die however, is also die attorney for the City of Hastings. "You are changing the character of the property and if tl»erc are objections, they have die right to be heard," Galooze said. "If any of them have objections. they should respond and should probably have legal counsel." Those who do not respond, said Galoozc, lose by default their option to voice an objection to the plat revision. The trial court judge then makes a flewqn whfiitjcr to grant Qu; peplipq Jo vacate the property. "This doesn't mean ’I'm mean,’ it means I have to make sure you're aware of what I'm doing," Vanderslik said. "I apologize profusely that my attorney did not include a cover letter explaining this to everybody." Vanderslik was given preliminary plat approval last December by the Rutland Township Board to move forward with the "OUR" was an acronym for Our Ultimate Resource, not some kind of possessive use of land. "Arc efforts to define land use welcome by the commission?" Jones asked. "Maintaining open space and providing opportunities for open space arc challenges faced by the county." Bailey said. "I don't have all the answers. Bailey introduced Commissioner Bob Wenger who displayed the new county flag, llie flag declares diat Barry is a "Historic County" and is based on designs used on the County Commissioners' float at a Summerfest parade The next First Friday is scheduled for May 7 at noon in Thomas Jefferson Hall. construction of the proposed Smith's lake view ('enter on the 17-acrc plat. It was revealed at that time that the single-family homes, worth about SI 10,000. would each have on-site wells and septic systems. The area is zoned R-2 Residential, which requires a minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet. 100 feet miniumuni lot width and 66 feet minimum road frontage. Plans call for the homes to be built on minimum 24,000-square-foot lots. Among the other defendants arc the Dcpinriient of Natural Resources, the Michi­ gan J Apartment of Transportation. Bafiy County Drain Commissioner Robert Shaf­ fer. Barry County Road Commission Nor­ man J. Lentz, Stale Treasurer Douglas B. Roberts, Consumers Power Company, Ameritech and James DeSana, director of the Stale Department of Transportation. WATER, continued from page 1 pretty quick on this kind of thing." Meanwhile, customers at the store are being offered bottled water for drinking or for use in coffee or tea. "We were told it is OK to wash with the water and use it to mop the floors or flush the toilets, but that it is unsafe for human it was asked to provide utilities and that it is not required to provide such services be­ yond its borders Wal-Mart now is served by its own water wells, one of which is used for fire protec­ tion. consumption" Lee said. Tbc assistant manager said he Isn't sure how long the situation will continue. "We’re doing everything we can to get the problems solved and get back to nor­ mal," he said. "We’re making do." Rutherford said Wal-Mart is doing every­ thing it should. "We’re working with Wal-Mart on this and bottled water is being provided," he said. "All the fixtures have been discon­ nected and the proper signs have been posted." The situation may be regarded as an in­ teresting twist to an old story. Before Wal­ Mart arrived here in January, it asked the city of Hastings to extend water to its site in Rutland Township, at the comer of M43/M-37 and Heath Road. After negotia­ tions on a deal, city declined because it did not wish to aid commercial or industrial growth at its own expense. Originally, Wal-Mart sought to pay twice the hookup and service fees charged city residents, but the city has insisted on some kind of a tax sharing arrangement with Rutland Charter Township to pay for the hookup and service. Rutland since then has filed suit against the city, claiming it is extending utilities into the township without permission and has demanded the city extend water service to Wal-Mart. The city has countersued, claiming that — NOTICE — Advertise in... The Hastings BANNER Call us at... 945-9554 GET RESULTS! Looking for a new career? To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: Give Dental Assisting a try. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office 404 East Woodlawn Avenue Hastings Michigan on Wednesday April 14 1999 beginning at 9 00 a m DUANE L O'CONNOR Secretary Send resume to: Ad «641 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 8 1999 - Page 3 Love Inc. has 16-year track record of responding to county’s needs by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor On Die premise that people will respond to the needs of people around them if they are asked to help with specific problems. Love Inc. was born in 1976 as a clearing­ house to match resources with human need. Holland and Zeeland churches participated in the first I^ove Inc. program and soon the concept spread to Barry County and across the nation. Barry County’s Love Inc. now has a proven track record that’s 16 years long. More than one out of every three people who live in Barry County have received help from Love Inc., according to local Ex­ ecutive Director Steve Reid. "Thai's just a wild statistic. It might take a few more years, but it’s going to be one out of two. That’s why we arc there." Of 2.200 needs that were filled last year, 1,870 were handled by churches, Reid said. The dollar value of the services received by Love Inc. clients is estimated to be $278,000, be said. Clients who were served last year in­ cluded 278 families who had never asked “People who have never needed help before are calling. I've not been in this situation before." Steve Reid said, because programs foe fuel and utility help stretched further into the year than normal Last January, 19 requests for help with fuel expenses were received al Love Inc. During that same month the year before, there were 39 requests and that was a mild winter. Reid said. Lower fuel prices may have been the reason for fewer requests this year, but he's not sure exactly why the fuel needs were lower. The Salvation Army's programs were used quite frequently to help local people, be said. Salvation Army has a Hunching program with Consumers Energy for folks who are financially strapped, facing gas and electric shut-offs and don't have enough money to pay their entire bill. Through that program, eligible folks who can pay half of their bill can have the remaining halt paid through the program. "I had one lady who was so excited she Helping people with hign phone bills and overdue rem problems are some of the most challenging requests. "Rent is still a tough one." Reid said. "In many cases, the programs we work with require a court-ordered eviction You want to try and stay just this side of that So that's a lough one and I think it always will be." However, his philosophy is "if we don't have a solution for you, let us explore other options to see if there are any pro­ grams dealing with that problem ' While some Love Inc. organizations have struggled financially in other towns. Reid said "our community, each year, more than takes care of our budget.” Because of that. Love Inc has been able to set up pro­ grams to fill needs that aren't covered by other available program funds. "It's been so nice to sec it (funding) come in through die year. "Sixty-three churches cooperate with Love Inc. and help from folks like the Pierce Foundation have helped us and keep us strong and active," be said, in addition to donations from individuals and area or­ the local Love Inc for help The beauty of I-ove Inc. is that the doors are always open to those who are facing emergency situations, such as a shortage of food, utility shut-offs, court-ordered evic­ tions, a need for clothing, diapers and ocher personal cure items; medical and dental problems, transportation woes, repairs, went out and borrowed money so she could wipe her whole bill off. She could pay ganizations. "Because we haven't had to do fund-rais­ some, but it wasn’t going to solve the whole bill and by the next month she was going to have mother shut off. It doubled her dollars," Reid said ' In terms of overall needs, January of this year was the third highest, with 207 needs. ing, we are able to concentrate on being there to help people in need. "Our volunteers make Love Inc. success­ ful," Reid said, noting that be is the only paid staff member. "Everything else is be­ ing done by volunteers and that's what's counseling, etc. In bis book "Help is Just Around the Corner," Love Inc. founder Virgil Gulker The two previous years were higher in Jan­ making it. Love Inc. volunteers "and anyone else who has helped in any way" will be hon­ ored and thanked for their hours and service at the annual Appreciation Breakfast Satur­ day. April 17 at St Rose of Lima Catholic points out that Love Inc. has no heroes be­ cause the ministry "is composed of thou­ sands of anonymous Christian servants who share His love with people in need." Each year about 300 new families receive help from Love Inc. To continually have that number "is what's amazing." Reid said. "This past January alone, there were 34 new families. "People who have never needed help be­ fore are calling. Many say, Tve not been in this situation before.* "Within a matter of minutes we were able to put them in touch with a solution," be said of a recent call for help. "It's good for our community to know it's there," Reid said of Love Inc. Some­ times people, for the first time, are "sud­ denly going through a tough time and don't know where to turn. We encourage them to call. “This year has just gone so smooth." be LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Kyte W. Morgan, and Melissa K. Morgan, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Michigan General Mortgage, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 30. 1997. and recorded on Febru­ ary 3. 1997 in Uber 684. on Page 768, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bankers Trust Company. As Trustee as assignee, by an assignment dated December 29, 1998 which was recorded on Feb­ ruary 2. 1999 in Document >1024629. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 22/100 dollars ($74,935 22). including interest at 9 750% per annum Ad­ justable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 2/1 and 8/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. 8t the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 100 p m . on April 22. 1999 Said premises are situated m CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Parcel 1 Lots 32. 35. and 36 Lakeside Subdi­ vision according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded m Uber 2 of Plats, Page 55 Except that part of Lots 32. 35 and 36 described as Begin­ ning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 32. Thence Northeasterly 85 feet along the North Line of said Lot. Thence Southeasterly 125 5 feet Parallel with the Westerly Line of said Lot to the South Une of the North 1/2 of said Lot 36. Thence Southwesterly 92 83 feet along said South Line to the East Line of Donee Avenue, thence Northerly 34 65 feet along said East line to an Angle Point in Donee Avenue Thence Northerly along said east Ime to the Place ot Beginning Further ex­ cepting the Southerly 1/2 of said Lot 36. except the Easterly 100 feet Thereof Also including That part of Lot 39 lying North of a Line which begins at the Southeast comer of said Lot and ends at a Point on the North Line of said Lot which is 100 feet Westerly of the Northeast cor­ ner of said Lot 39 Lakeside Subdivision, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats Page 55 Parcel 2 Lot 37 of Lakeside Subdivision, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 2 of Plats. Page 55. except the North 20 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 11. 1999 Bankers Trust Company. As Trustee FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trott a Trott. PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company. As Trustee 30150 Telegraph Road. Surte 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File >96076116 Ravens (418) uary. -The only reason that this one was lower was that difference in utilities. "Two hundred needs per month for us is a lot," Reid said. "1998 is the year, that Barry County re­ ally rose to the occasion," said Reid who has been the executive director since Jan. 1, 1984. He has the second longest tenure in the entire worldwide network of Love Inc. programs. The local Love Inc. opened on March 1.1983. He has high praise for the enthusiasm of people in the community who want to help others. During the last Christmas season, for example, "there were an abundance of people beyond the need that wanted to adopt (a needy family for the holidays). "Everybody on the waiting list that hung with us, got a name (of a person or family to adopt)," he added. "They maybe didn't get as many names as they wanted, but it was another case of the need being met al Christmas time." In the Hastings area. 225 families were helped at Christmas plus all the many fam­ ilies that were helped in the outlying communities of Delton, Middleville. Nashville, etc. who organize their own ef­ forts Overall, the numbers of families request­ ing help (at Christmas) were lower than past years. Reid said. "Maybe it means things are better (economically) ..It's still tough for some people to ask for help. It's not uncommon for someone to call and say he/she doesn’t like to ask for help ." Reid understands their feelings and tells them "for emergencies and other things, that's why we're here to help you through those times." He tells them that perhaps they will be able to help someone else sometime dowq the road. Sixteen years of helping Barry County residents through difficult times is showcased in some of the articles on display about Love Inc. of Barry County. Steve Reid, in the photo, has been the executive director of the non­ profit, ecumenical Christian organization since 1984. Church in Hastings. "Some people call me Mr. Love," Reid said, because it seems like everywhere he goes, be promotes Love Inc. He spoke at 51 different places last year and always puts in a plug for Love Inc. "Everywhere that I go and do drama, I ask if I can talk about Love. Inc..* said Reid who is well known for his dramatic monologues as Peter and Joseph and other biblical figures. Those approximately 1.000 dramas in recent years (and boosts for Love Inc.) have been everywhere from the streets of Mexico to churches in New York. "It’s kind of fun to brag up Barry County as you go around the United States," Reid "It's just been neat as a director of Love Inc., they (board members) allow me the freedom to volunteer with programs like Summerfest and the Arby's Showcases. We've had folks that have made contribu­ tions lo Love Inc. after Summerfest. Hope­ fully. those volunteer efforts will reflect back on the program." he said. "We look forward to a great '99. The needs being met right now are as high as they've ever been." Reid said. People who need help also have to be willing to follow through with all the necessary steps and rules. "They've been really good about fol­ lowing through, better than any year so Masks, jackets donated to sheriffs dive team The Barry County Water Rescue and Recovery Team, a part of the Barry County Sheriffs Department, was recently given some $2,000 worth of equipment by Bennett Industries of Hastings. Steve Bennett is pictured at center with two members of the water rescue team. Sgt. Bai Johnson (left) and Sgt. Tony Stein Bennett donated 10 jackets and hats that have the name of the water rescue unit on them, and also gave the dive team two face masks that provide radio communication between those under water and those on the surface. The masks will be a "great asset" to the team's rescue efforts. Johnson said. Hours of Love Inc. (948-9555) are 10 a.tn. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office is located at 305 S. Michigan. Hastings. Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. $50.00 Off Deductibles • Experienced Expen Installation ♦ Fast Friendly Service * Direct Insurance Billing * Highest Quality Glass and Materials ♦ Guaranteed Workmanship • Free Mobile or Pickup and Delivery • CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. April 20. 1999 at 700 pm in the City Hal Council Chambers 201 East State Sheet Hastings. Michigan. The purpose ot said hearing is tor the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by Audry R Renner. 1320 Ridgewood Dnve. Hastings Michigan (see map below) Legal description ot raid property is' Situated m the City ol Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. Lot 8 ot the Cook Addition io the City ol Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereol as recorded m Liber 5 of plats on page 32 Contrary to City Ordinance Section 90-264 (Z) (b) o( the City o( Hastings Code ot Ordinances this variance it granted, wilt allow the enlargement o( a structure closer to the side yard than allowed Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request lor information and/or minutes ol said hearing should be direct­ ed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide nesessary reasonable aids and services upon live days notice to the Hastings C4y Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TOD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 2 18 N. Jefferson Sc. Downtown Hillings Even! G. Manstium Cay Clerk (1031 City of Hastings Department of Public Services REQUEST FOR BIDS SALE OF 2 EACH SAND AND SALT SPREADERS The City of Hastings Department of Public Services is solicit­ ing bids for the sale of two Henderson 5 cyl. piggyback sand and salt spreaders. These units are City of Hastings Unit No.’s 1102 and 1302. The sand and salt spreaders will be sold "as is" and wdl be available immediately after delivery of the City’s new trucks (anticipated in early fall. 1999). Arrangements can be made to inspect the sand and salt spreaders by phoning (616) 945-5083. The bid packages must clearly indicate which unit is being bid (Unit No. 1102 or 1302 or both). The City of Hastings intends to award the bid in a manner which the City deems to be m its best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids shall be received at until 2:00 pm on Tuesday April 20. 1999 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly at the above address. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the bid package as follows: SEALED BID SAND AND SALT SPREADERS UNIT NO_____. (102) BDCtTOO Dgpi COOK UDOfflOH Ho. 2 �'•'age •» The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 8 1999 LETTERS from our readers... Financial FOCUS furnished by...Math D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. Is it ‘Easter/ or ‘Resurrection day’? Dear editor: During the first weekend in April, I noticed huge bunny rabbits (not real ones) four or five feet tall in some yards, other yards were filled w ith cars that symbolized a house full of people. Other places I noticed Easter egg hunts advertised. Some churches advertised special Easter services. And I had noticed my calendar did say “Easter Sunday.” and two days before that it said “Good Friday.” That reminded me that many stores used to put up signs on Good Friday saying “closed from noon to 3 p.m.” So I conclude to most people that must have been Easter weekend. I don’t have sufficient motivation or time to go into all the tradition behind the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs, etc. but I did find it interesting to probate the history of the day and we kend that is commonly called “Easter." Some call it “Resurrection Day.” I did find it intriguing what Jesus said about that day. One of the accounts I have found most interesting preceded this day. apparently by only a few hours. The account begins like this, "Now there were certain Greeks among those vho came up to worship at the feast. Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." John 12:20*21. The request of these Greeks was not so strange when you know the rest of the sto­ ry Just a week or so before this, Jesus had spoken to Lazurus, who had been dead and in the tomb for four days, saying "Lazurus come forth.” “And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with gravcclothes and his face was w rapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them “Loose him, and let him go.” John II 44. Now you understand why these Greeks asked to see Jesus. This news was very much still "current events." Jesus’ answer to the request of these greeks is what really caught my attention: “But Jesus answered them, saying, ‘The houi has come that the Son of Man should be glorified. Most assuredly. I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. He who loves his life w.ll lose it and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me. and where I am, there My servant will be also, if anyone serves Me. him My Father will honor. Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. Father glo­ rify Your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven, saying. “I have both glorified it and will glorify it again." John 12:23-28. The most ironic and amazing thing about Jesus’ answer is that He called this "The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified." Did you know that the “hour” He referred to required His betrayal by Judas Iscarriot. a mock trial, crucifixion, death, burial and three days and three nights in the tomb? Then, on the first day of the week, some of the women came and found the tomb empty. As they ran to tell the dis­ ciple. Jesus met them saying. "Rejoice!..., do not be afraid, go and tell My brethren to which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God. w ho loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20. Truly this must be the greatest accom­ plishment, demonstration and evidence of (agape) love the world has ever seen. Some call it Easter. I prefer to call it Resurrection Day. Jesus referred to it as the hour of glo­ ry. The cross is the only way to eternal glo­ ry Peter unlocks the mystery of the cross when he refers to it as. “the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow." 1 Peter 1:11b. And Jesus said to the Father, "not as 1 will, but as You will." Matthew 26:39b. Oh yes, there is one other option. Revela­ tion 20:15. Rus Sarver. Hastings Good parenting is quality, not quantity Dear editor: I feel insulated by the letter in last week’s Banner by Maureen Dudley. I am a mother of two very wonderful children. I had to work, as did my husband, to keep our rent, utilities and car insurance paid and to buy groceries. Both my children were bom dunng the I also instilled into my children that the welfare system is there only to help when you arc between jobs, or just fall on hard times. That is what the system was created for. With all the jobs available now. the wel­ fare system should be obsolete. I took and still take my role as a mother recession in the late ‘70s. My kids went to day care and survived. They arc no worse off as a result. They don’t drink, or do drugs They both have full-time jobs and know you have to work to pay your bills. I never had the chance to stay home full very seriously. Our evenings were spent as a family, as were our weekends. It’s not bad if both parents work and chil­ dren arc in day care. It’s the time you’ve got with your children that are important, the love, respect and attention you show them. Debra James Hastings time. Is milk market order reform? To the editor: A U.S. Department of Agriculture pro­ posal to reform the federal milk market order system may not be the all dairy farm­ ers could have hoped for. One thing is abundantly clear. Simply reducing marketing orders from 31 to II will not cure the rapid up and down price swings that plague milk producers. While the marketing order system undoubtedly needed revision, the apparent changes seem mainly to have rearranged the current pric­ ing system. Some producers will gain and some will lose. Marketing orders can be an important tool for producers. However, after suffering a recent one month free fall of six dollars per hundredweight of milk, dairy farmers also need a price safety net. While the marketing order may help to prevent fraud in milk pricing, it will not sta­ bilize prices. Milk producers need a floor under their price that provides stability and a reasonable opportunity for profit. Congress now has 60 days to object or suggest changes to the USDA proposal. Producers will vote on the new marketing orders in August. If the orders arc approved by a two thirds majority they will have an effective date of Oct. 1. 1999. Carl Mcllvain. president Michigan Farmers Union Hastings Know Your Legislators:: Tax Day 1999 The clock is ticking. Arc you ready for tax day. April 15. 1999? Here arc a few ideas to help you prepare: Gather your records, hems that you need to prepare your tax return may include • last year’s tax return. • W-2 forms. • 1099 forms; • papers relating to the purchase, sale or financing of property; • cost basis information for investments you sold; • records of child and dependent care ex­ penses: and • statements and receipts for deductible items, such as mortgage interest; state, local and property taxes paid in 1998 (including estimated state taxes): medical and dental expenses; charitable donations; job ex­ penses; and tax preparation fees. You’ll also need your tax forms: your 1040 and any other necessary schedules and forms. If you did not receive all of them in the mail, you can obtain tax forms from your local library, or call the IRS at 800-829-3676. Make your IRA contribution. If you haven’t made a contribution for 1998 yet, you have until April 15 to do so. When it comes to saving for retirement, the IRA is one of the best deals going. Any working Amencan can contribute up to $2,000 per year to a traditional IRA. and for many people, that contribution is de­ ductible from today’s taxes. Your invest­ ment grows tax-free until you withdraw it, allowing your nest egg to grow larger than it could if you invested in something tax­ able. Any withdrawals before age 59-1/2, however, arc subject to a 10 percent penalty unless they’re made due to death, disability, qualified college expenses or a first-home purchase (up to $10,000). Individuals earning less than $95,000 ($150,000 for couples) can contribute $2,000 per year ($4,000 for couples) to a Roth IRA. Contributions are not tax-de­ ductible. but they grow tax-free, and you can make tax-free distributions after the as­ sets have been in the account five years and U.S. Senate Spancar Abraham, Rapublican. 105 Dirksen Senate Off ice Building. Washington D C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Lavin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, JCtaJhingfon D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 MicMjjtef Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616)456-2531 Rick as long as the distribution is for a qualified purpose (sec previous paragraph) or aft* age 59-172. You can have cither or both types of IRAs. but the total contribution per tndivid- ual cannot exceed 52.000 per year. Consult your tax adviser about tax law changes The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (TRA 97) established a number of changes, including education IRAs. ex­ panded deductibility of traditional IRAs. lower capital gams taxes and more. Many of these new regulations took effect in 1998. Also in 1998. Congress passed new legislation clarifying some of the provisions of TRA *97. Be sure to consult your tax professional to determine how the new laws may affect you. Now is the lime to gel ready for tax day "99 No one looks forward to lax time, but a little preparation today can make Apnl 15 a lot more pleasant. - STOCKS The following prices are from the dose ot business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT4T Arnemech Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola D 8 N Financial DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM XPenney Johnson A Johnson Kmart Kellogg Company McDonald’s Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia 4 Upjohn Wal-Mart 80-1/2 62-1/4 74-9/16 40-5/16 59-13/16 22- 7/16 90- 1/4 94-7/16 72-11/16 25-3/16 23- 1/2 58-1/4 91- 1/16 15 183 40-5/8 94- 1/4 16-3/16 33-16 46-1/16 44-5/16 9-3/8 16-1/4 5-3/4 26 61-11/16 95- 11/16 Dow Jones Average ' Volume on NYSE 791.000.000 +1/B +5-36 ♦5716 -7/16 -3-7/16 -58 +5-16 ■36 +1-38 +2-1/4 -1-1/4 +1-56 +3-9/16 -2-3/4 +4-7/16 -1/4 +1-3/16 -3/4 -1-5/16 +1-1/16 -IB -1/4 ♦76 ■1/4 +1/8 -1-7A6 ♦11/16 9963.49 Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lowgr third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vamon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a ti.iy portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they win be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons Mich. 49503, phone (516) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not go to Galilee and there they will sec Me.” Matthew 28:9-10. now 1 am ahead of story about the Greeks who wished to see Jesus. As Jesus 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by answered them. He introduced Himself, with the plan revealing the heart of God in the demonstration by Jesus of the ultimate in <agape) love, submission and faith. Jesus arose from the dead, conquering death for all those who really believe in Him. The apostle Paul said it this way, "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer 1 who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life Michigan Legislature HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be publishec or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion What should be riotous stud Whal do you think authorities st Michigan State who take part in riotout and destructive behavior. MSU-Doke basketball yml Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Divtston of j-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Mi 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacobs Vice President Stephen J ecobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Suiser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through p'dayHam to 5 30 p m Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Saturday8 30am • Noon Ctndy O'Neill Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 C.rl UteMMd, Woodland’ 'I am a 1978 graduate of by the riots. Suspension Is too light a punishment The students should be expeltal and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the taw. ' Solemn. Radcliff, 'I think they should be Laura Martz, Hartlugs: 1 don't know.' Glean Cobb, Battle Cnsk ■I think they should apply the applicable laws equaBy at they would any other insurrection or vandalism type of iaddenu." without due procaas.' �The Hcettngs Banner - Thursday Apnl 8 1999 - Page 5 COA Board wants to gather public opinion and try for millage again by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor What features should be incorporated in a new Barry Community Senior Center to replace the current 80-year-old facility? That question may be asked to the public as pan of an upcoming survey in commu­ nities around Barry County to gather opin­ ions about a new structure to house the growing programs of the County Commis­ sion on Aging (COA). County voters last November defeated two millage proposals to fund aid operate a new Senior Center building However. COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington recently told the County Board of Commissioners that she is "extremely proud" that 46 percent of the voters supported the project. The COA "Board is committed to con­ tinue that project and has gone on record saying that is something that they will try again," Pennington said. "The board still feels it's a valid project. "In the meantime it's important to go back out and do some more thorough community surveying" in townships and communities in the county to seek input "from the people on whal they would like to see and what the Commission on Aging should provide. That will help us determine what that facility would be like," she said. "We have outgrown the facility that we're in. There's no kitchen facility to pre­ pare all the meals...,* Pennington said. The county COA currently only rebeats "chillblasted* meals it purchases from Kent County. She said the quality of meals served to bomebound folks and seniors at the four COA Friendship Centers could be improved if the COA bad its own kitchen. During the last Fiscal year, 45,199 home delivered meals were served to 236 bome­ bound residents around the county. Recipi­ ents included 180 people who are classified as fraiVhandicapped and 114 who live alone. In addition, 11,947 meals were served at the COA's four Friendship Centers, where socialization and activities play an important role in seniors' lives. The sites are in Hastings, Delton, Woodland and Nashville. Commissioner Sandy James, who also serves on the COA Board, commented that the COA board believes a new facility is definitely needed. A better building also would provide space for more activities for senior citizens, who are living longer and slaying more active, she said. The wiring and plumbing need updating in the current COA building on North Michigan Avenue in Hastings, Commis­ sioner Emmc* Herrington pointed out Be­ cause of the structure's antiquated condi­ tion. the COA can't use the second floor that kind of help. Ninety-four of the 115 Dream for new Senior Center is still alive Speaking of managed care in the aging network, she said, "the emphasis in our lit­ tle pan of the world is in keeping people in a community-based selling, in their homes, rather than a nursing home. To that effect, this year we were able for the first time to certify, through our regional authority, us­ ing Medicaid dollars. That’s a change for us... That was an important part of what wc did this year..." Medicaid dollars were used by the COA to provide those clients with such services as Meals on Wheels, personal care assis­ tance and counseling in their homes. An important pan of the COA’s mission is to srrve the entire county, Pennington told the board. "We do consistently reach every town­ ship; not quite with every service, but with programs overall. The COA has 1.002 clients who are re­ ceiving services ranging from personal care to chore maintenance at their homes. The largest percentage of COA clients are in the 75-84 age bracket. Two clients are 102 or over. Pennington explained that a key part of the COA program is the assessment and case coordination that takes place by a reg­ istered nurse when a serjor citizen requests service. In the last fiscal year, 228 clients were assessed by an RN who visits a client’s home to assess the person's health and borne environment. Pascual care, one of the first programs the COA put in place 25 years ago, pro­ vides assistance with bathing, shampoos, dressing and nail care for clients who need current personal care clients are frail or handicapped. The bomemaking program, which saves 110 clients, is normally done in conjunc­ tion with personal care, Pennington said. Aides help seniors with light household chores such as cleaning, changing sheets, wc refer to as a donation only basis," she said. "We strongly encourage clients to help pay for the cost of their programs. We are moving in a direction of what we would term cost sharing." For example, if a program costs $12 an hour, the COA would suggest a donation of a certain percentage of that cost, usually ranging from $2 to S10, based on the client's income. All donations are put back into the program to provide more services, Pennington said. One of the new programs during the last fiscal year provides senior citizens with transportation assistance to and from medi­ cal appointments and Senior Sites. Volun­ teers do the transporting and receive mileage reimbursement and any meals in­ curred. During the first two months of the transportation program, five volunteers spent 15.75 hours transporting fix clients on 10 trips, for a total of 392 miles, Pen­ nington said in the COA annua! report. In cooperation with Strong Families/Safe Children, the COA continued a Kinship Care Program, which assists fami­ lies raising grandchildren and other relatives in cases where the parents are absent Forty-six families are active in monthly support groups. The program is funded through the Family Independence Agency, she said. City of Hastings Department of Public Services REQUEST FOR BIDS PURCHASE OF 2 EACH 29,000 # G.V.W. TRUCKS The Chy of Hastings. Michigan, will accept bids on two (2) Year 2000 29.000# minimum G.V.W. trucks. Complete specifications and bidding forms are available at the Office of the Hastings City Clerk Treasurer, 201 E. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any ativity and talents in providing a wide range of activities despite cramped quarters. COA's mission, in a nutshell, is to help older adults, age 60 or over, remain in their at which time they shall be opened and read aloud pub­ own homes for as long as it is physically and mentally possible, Pennington told the County Bond. TRUCKS. tered voters is required to be nominated. In Hastings, voters will be asked to fill two four-year terms currently occupied by trustee Kimberly Alderson and secretary Donald Myers. Both board members have indicated they will run for a second term. Alderson and Myers were elected to the board for the first time in 1995. No other candidates have thus tar filed in Hastings. In Delton, two candidates have filed and at least two others will probably run for two four-year terms expiring June 30. licly at the above address All bids shall be clearly marked on ‘he outside of the bid package as follows: SEALED BID - PURCHASE OF 1999 DPW _ Subscribe to the BANNER Call 616-945-9554 Second in Nature Quest -Kenny Hox­ worth and David Parker. Second in Water Quality - Amber Wilde and Dan Johnston. Fourth in Rcdesigncr Genes - Dan John­ ston and Kenny Hoxworth. Fourth in Mission Possible - Ryan Haw­ baker. Fourth in Physics Lab - Dan Johnston and Justin Benner. Fourth in Write It, Do It - Brad Wills and Isaac Solmcs. Fifth in Tower Building - Kenny Hox­ worth. Fifth in Bio Process - Kevin Gerlmgcr and Beth Arnett. Fifth in Science Clue - Becky Carr and Isaac Solmes. Sixth in Can’t Judge a Powder - Katie Jones and Derek Brookmcycr. Sixth in Cell Biology - Dan Johnston and Amber Wilde. Sixth in Don’t Bug Me - Amber Wilde and Becky Carr. Science Olympiad is an organization that brings every area of science, math, and physics into a competition setting with high school and middle school students testing their knowledge. PUT THE EQUITY IN YOUR HOME TO WORK REQUEST FOR BIDS SALE OF 2 EACH - 1988 29,000 # G.V.W. TRUCKS The City of Hastings Department of Public Sen ices is soliciting bids for the sale of two (2) 1988 Ford 29.900# G.V.W. F-800’s. These are City of Hastings Unit No.'s 6 and 12. The City will entertain bids for the trucks with and with­ out optional sand and salt spreaders (hydraulics incomplete) and underbody snow plows. The trucks are to be sold “as-is" and will be available immediately after delivery of the City’s new trucks (anticipated in early fall. 1999) Arrangements can be made to inspect the trucks by phoning (616) 945-5083 The bid packages must clearly indi­ cate which unit is being bid (Unit No. 6 or 12 or both). The City of Hastings intends to award the bid in a manner which the City deems to be in its best interest, price and other fac­ tors considered. Bids shall be received at until 2:00 p m. on Tuesday April 20. 1999 at which time the} shall be open; ' and read aloud publicly at the above address. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the bid package as fol­ lows: SEALED BID - PURCHASE OF 1988 FORD F-800 UNIT NO._____ . <101) You’ve worked hard to accumulate the equity in your home. At Hastings City Bank, we’re working just as hard to give you access to your home's equity. Our Home Equity plan options are more flexible and economical than ever before. No Closing Costs & Fees. For a limited time only, we're waiving the usual fees and costs.* Two Great Options. Choose either a fixed rate loan or a line of credit. Whichever, you choose, we’ll help you with the terms that are easy on the budget. Tax Advantages. Interest on your loan may even be tax dt ductible. Check with your tax advisor about June 1991. Wells said he has not made a final deci­ sion. but is "leaning toward* running again. He was first appointed to the board in 1988 and was subsequently elected to Be INFORMED! wanted just to place in their event. Some students brought machines that could do the most remarkable of tasks while one brought a balsam wood tower that could hold an amazing amount of weight. All the students spent « day of learning and enjoying the competition. With over 20 schools competing in this region, Hastings received a third place overall, falling to only Allegan and Portage Central. The break down of placing for the Hast­ ings students were: First in Polymer Detective - Beth Arnett and Kenny Hoxworth. Second in Reach for the Stars - Kenny Hoxworth and David Parker. Second in Earth, Sea and Sky - Amber Wilde and Brad Wills. City of Hastings Department of Public Services Those seats are currently beld by trustee diem as of Wednesday afternoon. The Hastings High School Science Olympiad team will travel to Michigan State University Saturday, April 24, for the state competition. The team of about 20 students took part in the regional competition March 13 at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. Each student there had a different area of expertise and a different goal to achieve this day. Some went for medals while others received at until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 20, 1999 John Wells and treasurer Wilbur (Bud) Glenn. Glenn said be will definitely seek another term. He was first elected to the board in two four-year terms. Newcomers seeking seals on the board include 34-year-old Tammy Wasserman. 8300 Pine Lake Road, Delton, and Keith Beach. 44. of 2815 Hickory Road, Battle Creek. Two other individuals have taken out nominating petitions but had not relumed HHS Science Olympiad team is going to state bids. The City of Hastings intends to award the bid in est. price and other factors considered.Bids shall be file nominating petitions for the June 14 Members of the Hastings High School Science Olympiad team will go to the state competition at Michigan State University later this month. and all bids and to waive any irregularities within the a manner which the City deems to be in its best inter­ annual school election A minimum of 20 signatures of regis­ assistance and more. care for a client in order to gi”e relief to the primary caregiver. "All of our services are provided on whal Pennington commended her staff and the COA's 200-plus volunteers for their cre­ Candidates for school board positions have until 4 p.m Monday. April 12, to equipment lending program, tax preparauor. assistance, line dancing, an author's group, Alzheimer's Support Group, an emergency prescription program, Mcdicare/Medicaid laundry and running errands "Respite care is a growing program. More and more dollars are being dedicated to respite care through the state network." Pennington said. The program provides and basement, he noted. Filing deadline Tuesday for school board election The COA also offers a variety of activi­ ties, including a summer picnic, Christmas party, hearing aide testing, health services (such as blood pressure checks and shot clinics), legal services, a hospital potential tax savings. THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! It all starts with you. Simply call or stop by any Hastings City Bank office today to put your home’s equity to work for you. GtanSkx* Windows Mrw Window MWte RegntSng 1-800-237-2379 BWYSYSTB# OF SOUTHWEST MKHGAN.WC (10 Bryant SI • Kotornc-coo Me tugon 49001 * 345-2900 www.hastingscitybank.com Member FDIC �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 8. 1999 Thomapplc Garden Club. Audubon Society, former 4-H and Blue Bird Leader. She enjoyed bird watching and feeding and Marguerite E. Stauffer HASTINGS - Mrs. Marguerite E. Stauffer, age 88. of Hastings, passed au-ay Thursday. April I, 1999 at Thomapplc Manor. Mrs. Stauffer was bom on January 2, I911 in Rutland Township, Bany County, the daughter of Edward & Lillian (Wells) McPharlin. She was raised in Barry County and attended Tanner Lake. Gregory. St. Rose Schools and graduated from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Bany County Normal, receiving her teacher's certification. She later received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Western Michigan University. Mrs. Stauffer taught several years in Barry County rural schools including: Hines. Schultz, Gregory. Star and Welcome Comers. She was also a substitute teacher in Hastings for many years and conducted special reading classes. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Catholic Church Guilds, story telling to her grandchildren. She was a 1966 receipient of the "Outstanding Women of the Year” award by the Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Association. Mrs. Stauffer was preceded in death by her parents; brother. Edward McPharlin. sister. Gertrude Matthews and an infant brother. Mrs. Stauffer is survived by her two daughters. Jan (Don) Look of Eagle. Michigan and Judy Stauffer of Ester, Alaska; son. Richard Stauffer of New Jersey; three grandchildren; sister, Kathrine VanBcmlem of Grand Haven; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Stauffer were held Tuesday, April 6. 1999 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial was in Hastings Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. the CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 260! Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616, 758-3021 church phone Sunday Scrvice 9 30 a.m . Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday I-vetting Service 6 00 pm. Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m and 11 00 am. Confession Saturday 4-00 - 4 30 pm 8799 Gull Road. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243. 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiratiun. Minister Rev Mana Barcewskt. Co-Ministcr Rev Gcrrc Parker Time 10 15 a.m Hcahng Service. 11 00 a.m Celebration CEDAR CREEK BIBLE (. edar Creek Rd . :< mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School al 10 00 am. Worship II 00 am. Evening Service at 6 00 p in. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m ST. ANDREW’S INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 F. Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all serv ices For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev Dav id T Hustwick. vicar at 948-9604 St Andrew’s is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 am. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service, 6 00 pm Wednesday activities 7 Uttp m Art Rainbows or J / Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No ,'qc limits WELCOME CORNERS INITED MLTHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 4905K Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pn-Lard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 9 00 a.m.. Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 a.m.. Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6 30 to 8 00 pm. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5.00 p m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a.m . freewill of­ fering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast oi l Listings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m - Bible Classes - tor all ages. 10 40 a m - Morning Worship Thursday. 7 30 pm Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith. 5 30 p m Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message”. 945-9224. 6 30 p m ■ Bible Study tor all EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 'Member Church ot the llbridHide Anglican Communion " 315 W Center St (corner of S Broadwav and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a.m and 10 am Christian Education - 10 am. Nursery am Available al 10 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hasth.ga. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 i m . Worship 11 am.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p m Peter Wackerman, Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course THORNAPPLE VXLLEY CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley, Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9 30 am. Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning Worship Wednesday 6:00-8.00 p.m Warriors (grades K5lh). serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6.00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship b 45 per to 8 30 pm. (grades 6­ 12th) .Thursday 7 00 pw .Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided). ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Jerry McGovern. Of­ ficiant Sunday afternoon Mass 300pm - 1928 Book of Common Prayer For questions call 948­ 9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries. Pastor Aai ?n Welch • Music, Pas­ tor John Dunkin • Youth Sunday School 9:30 a m. for children and adults. Morning Worship Service. 1100 a.m . Evening Service 6:00 p.m Wednesday - Family Night 5:00 p.m. Awana. Jr. & Sr. High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer. Thursday A.M. - Women’s Bible Study. Thursday PM - Faithful Men and Faithful W’omen Bible Study. Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 94K-K890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunda) Morning W'orship II am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m . Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children^ min­ istry. youth group, adult small <616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a rn . Worship Ham. PO Bov 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 4887 Coals Grose Rd. Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6:00 pm Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High (616)945-9414 Sunday. Apnl 11 8 00 & 10:45 a m Wochip, 9:30 Sunday School (all ages) li>uraday. April 8 700 p.m. - Adult Choir Saturday. April 10 - 8.00 p.m N.A Monday. April 12 7 00 p m Stew Comm. Women of Faith Tuesday. April 13 - 700 p.m. Steph S/S. Educa. Comm . 7 30 p m Over Anon Wednesday. April 14 10.00 a m Wford watchers HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Buffosd W. Coe. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ rector of Music. Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 al 10 30 a m SUNDAYS: 9:30 a m. Sunday School - Every Sunday, classes are available for EVERY­ ONE! Classes for children and youth are based on grade level. Three classes. Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps, are taught for adults. 10 30 am. Coffee fellow­ ship. 11:00 am. Worship child care available for infants & tod­ dlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. WEDNESDAYS 4 30 pm Pio­ neer Clubs THURSDAYS. 5 00 pm Youth Handbells, 6:30 fi.m. Adult Handbells. 7:30 p.m. Lhancel Choir Coming April 22nd. 3:00 p nt. to 7:00 pm and April 23rd K 00 am to < 00 p m UMW Rummage Sale. 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G. Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Sunday 9:00 a m Tra­ ditional Worship Service. 10 00 Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 am Traditional. 10 i 5 a.m Sun­ both Services II 15am Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches <& these local businesses: of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORzYTED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS B/YNNER and REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ••Prescriptions” I 18 S. Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd She attended Dennison Country School in Ovid and graduated from Ovid High School in 1949. She married William £. Hammond on November 22,1950 near Perry. During her working life she was employed at Nashville Putnam Public Library, Nashville Laundromat, Grandma’s Greenery Flower Shop in Nashville, and husband Wiilaim D. Hammond, son Dwaine Hammond, brother Warren L. Martin. She is survived by her children: Jcri (Don) Brinks of Wyoming, Jim (Amy) Hammond of Nashville, and Debra (Richard' Farrell of Charlotte. Grandchildren Jarrod, Jimmy, Adam, Levon, Lucas, Kaitlyn, McKenna, Hannah, and Brielle. Great grandchildren Ashleigh, Joshua, and a new baby expected soon. Brother Larry (Margo) Martin of Ovid, Dennis (Pennie) Martin of Pensacola, Florida, brother Norman (Barbara) Martin of Ovid. Visitations will take place Thursday, April 8, 1999 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM at the Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 9, 1999 at 11:00 AM at the Nashville Baptist Church with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS - Thomas W. Ogden, age 91, of Hastings, vent to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 6. 1999. He was bom March 12, 1908 in Rutland Township, Bany County, the son of Fred and Maud (Grammage) Ogden. He attended Hastings schools graduating from Hastings High School in 1926. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1932 with a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He married Maxine Wunderlich on June 22, 1940, six: passed away June 28, 1964. He married Evelyn Gray on July 8, 1965, she passed away September 15.1986. He was employed for a short time in 1933 at Keeler Brass Company, Grand Rapids, followed by thirty-nine years at E.W. Bliss Company retiring in 1970. Mr. Ogden was a past member of the Battle Creek Engineers Club, a member of the Nashville Baptist Church, aid Treasurer of BCARC for fifteen years. Together with his wife. Maxine, he received the Hastings High School Alumnus of the Year Award in 1963. He enjoyed sports and hunting and fishing. Mr. Ogden is survived by a daughter, Margaret (Bob) Foster of Gun Lake, son, Lakeview James Ogden of Delton, stepdaughter, Martha VanEngen of Kissimmee, Florida, Memorial contributions may be made to Crippled Children’s Foundation or two grandchildren, three great­ grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and American Cancer Society. nine step-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 8, 1999 from 6:00-8-00 PM at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Services Will be held Friday, Burial will take place Cemetery in Nashville. at Arrangements were made Valley Chapel of Nashville. Maple by Frances E. Dooley WOODLAND April 9, 1999 at 2:00 PM at the Girrbach Frances E. Dooley, age 84. of Woodland, [went lo be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 31.1999. She was bom February 21, 1915 in New Castle. Kentucky, the daughter of Richard and Ollie (Smith) Thompson. She married Michael Dooley on April 1, 1940. Frances was a well known artist in the Hastings and Nashville area. She w«ts preceded in death by her brother, Fred Thompson. She is survived by her husband, Michael Dooley of Woodland; daughter, Della (Art) Meade of Woodland; son. James R. (W«M Dooley of Mt. Home, Indiana; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. There will be no services for Mrs. Dooley. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Thomapplc Manor, or the Veterans Memorial at Woodland Memorial Park. Sympathy cards may be sent to Della and Art Meade. Arrangements were made Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Koops by Claude S. Reid NASHVILLE 92, - Claude S. Reid, age of Nashville, passed away Friday, 2, 1999 at Thomapplc Manor, Hastings. He was bom January 24, 1907 in Montcalm County, the son of Fred & Eva (Cowling) Reid. He was raised in the Stanton & Gaylord areas and married Myrtle Ellsworth in Battle Creek on July 26, 1930. Mr. Reid retired from Eaton Manufacturing in 1967 after 30 years of service. He also farmed and drove & broke horses. He was member of the 25 Year Club al Eaton Manufacturing. He traveled with his wife all over Michigan on covered wagon train trips through the Modem Pioneers. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Clyde, Clare, Charles, Earl; day night service with Inc band 7 30 pm For more information call the church office WREN FUNERAL HOME Revere, Missouri, the daughter of Carl and Mary (Brown) Martin. April a.m Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 11:20 am Contemporary Worship Scrv ice The 9:00 Service 15 broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220 Nursery is provided during Bedford Rd. Dowling be with her Lord April 5. 1999 al her home. She was bom January 26, 1932 in >z219 E Nqr± St., Hastings Rev. Michael Anion, Pastor. Phone day School ST. CYRIL’S ( tTHOLIC CHI RCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose l arholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday I vening 6 30 p m . FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 9275 S Pastor Ken Vaught Comer of State Rd. ano Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill, Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day • 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m Kid’s quizzing. 6 00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m.. Kid’s Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office group ministry, leadership training COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH QIIMB3 I NITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8.30 a m . 9 55 a m and 11.20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 am. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family Darlene F. Hammond, age 67, of Nashville, went lo her grandkids. Mrs. Hammond was preceded by her ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH night* <» 3» p m | - Most of all, she enjoyed giving to others, her farm and country living, and especially PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH nazarene 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 1100 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6:00 p m evening Service. Wednesday 7 00pm Services for Adults. Teens and Children NASHVILLE Mace Pharmacy in Nashville. She was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church, and enjoyed garage sales, flower arranging, and feeding the birds. .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... C HURCH OF THE |Darlene F. Hammond sisters, Ethel, Esther, & Gladys. Mr. Reid is s-trvived by his wife. Myrtle; children, Lyle Reid of Nashville, Barbara Mann of Nashville, Charles Reid of Nashville, Duane Reid of Charlotte, Carol Gaskill of Ludington, Gordie Reid of Nashville, Claudine Hill of Nashville, and Claudette Cortright of Nashville; 22 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and many great great grandchildren; brother, Clarence Reid of Nashville. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at the Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Burial was Nashville. Memorials in may Lakeview be Cemetery, made Nashville Church of the Nazarcne. to the Funeral Home with Reverend Robert VanEngen officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Michigan Association for Retailed Citizens, or the Barry County Humane Society. |Scott E. Henning| HASTINGS - Mr Ronald C. Johncock, age 60, of Hastings, was called home to be with his Lord on Thursday, April I. 1999. Ron was know n to many people because he almost always wore a smile and he was friendly to whoever crossed his path. He was known for over twenty years as the personable fellow at the Superette in Hastings and was also a faithful member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, hunting for morel mushrooms, playing cards, and reading Louis L'Amour novels. He was a Boston Red Sox fan and enjoyed many baseball games over the years. Ron was bom May 9, 1938 lo Eathel (Reed) Myers and Clarence Johncock. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1956 and obtained a business degree from Davenport College. He worked for the A & P Store, the Superette, and Norton Security in Hastings. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lonnie Johncock. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Baker of Delton and his children, William Johncock of Gun Lake, Ronda Birman of Hastings, and Tracy Taylor of Hastings. He was also like a father to Don Eberhart and Aaron Taylor of Hastings. He has four grandchildren who will miss his playful nature, Amanda and Ashley Anderson. Maxx Birman and Zachary Taylor. He has aunts, uncles, nieces and nephew* who ■*<«= dear io him. ■ ■■• • A Memorial Service w*s’ h*L on Saturday, April 3, 1999 at the Ginbach Funeral Home of Hastings. A special memorial was given by his long-time friend. Reverend Sterling (Sam) DeMood of Houghton Lake. His granddaughter, Amanda, sang, *’I Will Be Your Angel". The service was followed by a luncheon at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Hospice or the Commission MIDDLEVILLE Scott E. Henning, age 50, of Middleville, passed away Saturday, April 3, 1999 at home, on Aging in his honor. Burial will be at after a courageous battle with cancer. He was bom on January 3, 1949 in Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. Hastings, the son of Gerald E. and Lois A. (Churchill) Henning. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapplc Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1967. Scott was an outstanding basketball Prairieville Cemetery. Arrangements were Memorials Thomapplc may be Garden Fund. Arrangements were by made made Club made to the the Scholarship by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. player, going to the State Finals in 1967. He attended JC in Grand Rapids and two years at Michigan Stale University. James ‘Jack” Booher He married Carol L. Jousma on August 18. 1979. • He was in the United States Army stationed in Germany. He was employed with Consumers Concrete Corp, as a Truck Driver. He was an avid Sportsman, enjoyed hunting and had a special fondness for fishing. Scott was a caring, loving husband, father, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Mr. Henning was preceded in death by his mother Lois Ann Henning. He is survived by his wife Carol L. Henning, two daughters, Desirae L. Henning and Lynnea D. Henning both al home. His father, Gerald E. (Bertha) Henning of Shelbyville, three sisters, Lynn (Gary) Bicrmacher of Barlow Lake, Middleville, Deborah (Thomas) Griffith of Mesa. Arizona, Judith (William) Miller of Middleville, his father and mother-in-law, William (Barbara) Jousma of Caledonia, four sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Monday, April 12, 1999 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00­ 9:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 1999 at 1:00 PM at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Sainis at the comer of 68th Street and Whitneyville Rd. Elder Robert Loesch officiating Interment will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Bany Community Hospice. Those planning an expression of sympathy arc asked to consider the Henning children. Donations are being accepted at the Hastings City Bank. Middleville office. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. WALL LAKE, DELTON - Mr. James “Jack" Booher, age 84. of Wai! Lake, Delton, passed away April 2, 1999 at Borgcss Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mr. Booher was bom February 4, 1915 in Tipton County, Indiana, the son of James Harrison & Icic Marie (Stroup) Booher. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1933. He served with the Army Air Corps during World War IL he was a fighter pilot and had rank of Major. He was employed as a Supervisor for 39 years at Oakes Manufacturing in Tipton, Indiana. Mr. Booher was married to his first wife, Mary mac (Ovcrdorf) Booher September 26, 1936 and his second wife, Irene Schmidt in November of 1989. Mr. Booher was a member of Delton V.F.W. Post #484 Hickory Comers American Legion Post, Tipton American Legion Post, Austin Lodge #128 F. & M. A. in Tipton, Tipton Elks & Eagles Lodge in Elwood, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents & one sister, Annamae Booher in 1914. Mr. Booher is survived by his wife, Irene; two daughters, Janis Pearson of Indianapolis, Indiana and Barbara Klopp of Cicero, Indiana; two grandsons & one great granddaughter; four stepchildren, Thomas Schmidt. David Schmidt, Ben Schmidt and Anita Rosenberg. Funeral Services for Mr. Booher were held Tuesday, April 6, 1999 al the Young- Nichols Funeral Home. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Tipton, Indiana. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home. Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday Aprs 8, 1999 - Page 7 Jameson-Dannenberg will be wed Aug. 7 Linoes-Strotheide to be wed may 29 Carolyn Wagner of Nashville, Ml and Michael Lingoes of Fayetteville, AR are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mclnsa Lingoes to Jason Strotheidc son of Robbin Strotheide of Ver­ montville, Ml. Melissa and Jason currently reside in Nashville, Ml. Jason is employed as a chef at Jonny Conoon’s and Melissa is employed at Flexfab and is also attending classes at Kellogg Community College in pursuit of a degree in business management. The couple will be wed Saturday, May 29, 1999. Harold and Mary Lou Jameson of Lake Odessa and Mitch and Kathy Danncnberg of Belmont are pleased to announce the en­ gagement of their children Kimberly Ann and Eric Alan. Kimberly is a 1990 graduate of Lake•vood High School and a 1993 graduate of Davenport College in Grand Rapids. Eric is a 1990 graduate of Rockford High School and he attended Ferris State. They both are employed at Office Depot and The Disney Store in the Woodland Mall. They arc planning an Aug. 7, 1999 wed­ ding at the Walt Disney World Chapel in Orlando, Fla. with the reception at The Yacht and Beach Club Resort. Veta Casey to mark 75 years Please join us in wishing our Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother, Veta Casey, a very happy 75th birthday April 9, 1999. Birthday cards would be welcomed. Settles family has five generations The Settles family five generations in­ clude great great grandmother Betty Set­ tles, great grandmother Mabie Settles, grandmother Lori Keown, mother Alicia Burks and son /.ustin Burks. Bassetts to observe 70th anniversary There will be an open house for Clare and Louise Bassett of Hastings in honor of their 70th wedding anniversary. April 17th, from 2 to 5 p m at the Nazarene Church Fellowship Hall, 1716 Broadway. No gifts please. NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions ot Public Act 183 ot 1943. as amended. notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board ot Commissioners have adopted the lotlowing Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the lotowing manner ORDINANCE NO.: A-4-M Christopher Michael Barone, Hastings and Teresa Louise Westbrook, Hastings. Randy Lee LaDerc, Hastings and Kimberlyn Denise Leinaar-Cook, Hastings. Stephen Donovan Peabody, Hastings and Natasha Loraine .’ones. Hastings. James RvjscII French. Middleville and Mary Helen Loose, Middleville. Scott William Bettys, Grand Rapids and Ann Marie Fajkowsky, Middleville. David Wayne Davis, Wayland and Lisa Marie Keeler. Wayland. Robert Adam Dankenbring, Nashville and Amy Marie Foster, Charlotte. Jeffay Lynn Pprdum. Dd(on. and Lpnna Sue Neff, Delton^ Converse-Harwood plan July 17 wedding Rebecca Jo Converse and Edward Scott Harwood of Wayland arc happy to an­ nounce their engagement. Rebecca is a 1990 graduate of Delton Kellogg and is employed at Terries Daycare in Hastings. Isabella Davison, 4 months old, sits on her mother’s lap, Mrs. Garth (Stacey) Davi­ son of Kalamazoo. Great great gramma Fem Hawblitz, 93 years old, of Nashville, Grandpa Ken Hawblitz of Richland and great grandpa Blair Hawblitz of Nashville surround her. LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Robert A. Tremain and Associates, P.C. It a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will be used fur that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GRANT PARISH AND KELLI S PARISH HUSBAND AND WIFE to EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF Ml dated May 6 1998 and recorded on May 15. 1998 Inst #1012029 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to U S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, by an assignment dated May 14. 1998. and recorded on February 16 1999 Inst #1025222. Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty five thousand nine hundred ninety two and 26/100 Dollars ($55,992 26). including inter­ est at 9 850° o per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and approved, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse Hast­ ings. ML at 1 00 p m on Apnl 29 1999 Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF HASTINGS Barry County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as PARCEL A THE EAST 43 75 FEET OF THE NORTH 5 33 RODS OF LOT 880 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF PARCEL B BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF EAST 43 75 FEET OF THE NORTH 5 33 RODS OF LOT 880 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THENCE WEST 12 FEET THENCE NORTH 31 5 FEET THENCE EAST 12 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 31 5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING PP #08-051-201-278-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 3241 (a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 18 1999 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (4/15) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTE M PTI NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry Ol­ ney a married man and Pamela Olney, signing as 'Borrower' solely for the purpose of tarring and waiving any rights given to me by MSA 27.5288 and any other dower rights conferred by law upon me It is understood that I sign without personal obligation for payment of any sums secured by this mortgage (original mortgagors) to GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN as succes­ sor by merger to Great Lakes National Bank, f/ak/a Great Lakes Bancorp. Mortgagee dated January 29. 1996. and recorded on February 6. 1996 in Liber 651, on Page 53, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED FIVE AND 54/100 dollars ($78,805 54). in­ cluding interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortnape will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubi>c venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p.m . on April 22.1999 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The Northeast 1 /4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec­ tion 18. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. The re­ demption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated March 11.1999 Great Lakes National Bank Michigan FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1301 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys for Great Lakes National Bank 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #98032051 Cougars (4-8) ADO 134 Communication Towers - A radio, telephone, cellular telephone, or televi­ sion relay structure ol skeleton framework, or monopole attached directly to the ground or to another structure, used tor the transmission or reception ol radio, telephone, cellular telephone, television, microwave, or any other form of telecommunication signals that is used tor commercial purposes ARTICLE IV ■ MOTION 4JO - COMMUMCAT1ON TOWERS ADO Edward is a 199b graduate of Job Corps and is employed at Jarosch Heating and Cooling in Comstock Park. Sharing their special day will be Greg and Lacie Converse, children of the bride­ to-be. A-Wny iy, TW9 midlllg if 1. All towers and any accessory structures must be contained on site, and the site tor such a use win have a minimum ot 10 acres a Towers shall be set back 500 leet from any dwelling, 500 leel Irom any road right of way. and 300 feet from the shoreline of any lake. pond, or stream b Towers shall be set back from all property lines a distance equal to Its height bcii« planned. LEGAL NOTICE Hawblitz family has five generations ARTICLE M - MOTION 3.1 - DUNTIOm 2 All towers shall be equipped with an anti-ciimbing device to prevent unautho­ rized access 3 Communication towers In excess ol 100 feet shaH be prohibited within 2 miles of the Hastings Airport. 10 mites of the Kent County International Airport, and 1/2 mile from any existing helipad 4 Towers shall not be artificially lighted unless required by the A 5. There Shan not be displayed advertising or identification ol any lend intended to be visible from the ground or other structures, except as required tor emer­ gency purposes 6. AH parking areas and driveways serving as ingress and egress to the site shall meet the construction standards of Section 4 44 of this ordinance 7. When the property adfoins any residentially zoned property or land use. the developer shall plant two (2) alternating rows of evergreen trees with a mini­ mum height of five feet on twenty (20) foot centers along the entire penmeter ot the tower and related structures In no case shall the evergreens be any doser than ten (10) feet to any structure Ferris-Froncheck united in marriage Rachel Colleen Ferris and Don Alan Froncheck were united in marriage on Sat­ urday, Oct. 24, 1998 at St. Philip Catholic Church in Battle Creek, Ml. The maid of honor was the brides sister Amy Ferris. The best man was a long time friend of the groom. John Lochmann. The ceremony was followed by a recep­ tion at the Battle Creek Inn. The honey­ moon was spent in Gatlinberg, TN. The couple resides in East Leroy, MI. Rachel is the daughter of Larry and Karen Fems of Dow ling, and the groom is the son of Don and Helen Froncheck of Collinsville, IL. The bride is employed by the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek. The groom is employed by Townsend Tree Service. B. In order to discourage the proliferation of communication towers, shared use ot tower structures is both permitted and encouraged. New tower applications shall not be considered unless the applicant makes a good faith effort to substantially demonstrate that no existing or planned towers can accommodate the applicant's antenna and transmitter The application Shan indude documentation regs<ding the availability of any existing or approved, but unbuilt, communication towers wrthin the transmission area that may meet the needs of the applicant The sup­ plied documentation shall evaluate the following factors: 1 2 3. 4 5 Structural capacity of me towers Geographic service area requirements. Mechanical or electrical incompatibilities. Ability or inability to locate equipment on existing towers Limitation by the FCC that would preclude the shared use of a communi­ cation tower C. All towers must be constructed to be co-locatable for a minimum of two addi­ tional users D Minimum spacing between tower locations shell be one (1) mile in order to prevent a concentration of towers In one area E Accessory structures are limited to uses associated with the operation of the tower and may not be located any doser to any property line or road right of way than 75 feet 1 Accessory structures shall not exceed 720 square feet of gross building area. 2 At least one parking space shall be provided on site. IVMHly 13V ITItfwvfl AJII0II LUI 15 il Vc Hl areas whare noxious of# reaches hazardous levels. Support Your Local Lung Auoclatlon GIVI TO CHRISTMAS SIALS. The fl Hope for the f3 Killer AMERICAN LUNG 800ASSOCIATION' 678-LUNG F The property owner of lessee shall remove the tower within six (6) months of being abandoned. ARTICLE VI, SECTION S.13 PART B. 4 (R.) - Delete the section ARTICLE VI, MCTION 3.17 PART D.7 - Delete me section ARTICLE III, SECTION 3.1 PART 33 - Delete the last sentence ot me paragraph The above named ordinance becomes effective April 19. 1999 following the approval from the Michigan Department ot Consumers & Industry Services. State Boundary Commission Copies of mis ordinance is available tor purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 200 W. State St. Hastings. Michigan between me hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed between 12-1), Monday thru Friday. Please call 948-4830 tor further information Date: April 2. 1999 James L. Bailey Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Debbie S. Smith. Clerk Barry County �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 8 1999 LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting March 23. 1999*7:00 p.m. Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Hause. Hansford. Palmer. Walters Munjoy McKenna Edwards, and 2 guests Discussion on Electrical Inspector/Zomng Ad­ ministrators wages and responsibilities No action taken Adjournment at 8 30 p m Respectfully submitted Robin McKenna Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards Supervisor (4/8) Synopsis of the Special Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD March 25 1999 Ail Board Members present Meeting dates approved Renewed contract with Ltfecare Approved road work Completed work on Budget for 1999*00 Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Barbara Earl (4/8) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate File No. 99-22579-SE Estate of Robert Mark Schipper Social Secu­ rity No 364-96-1940 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing was held on April 2. 1999 at 8 30 am in the probate courtroom. Barry County Court. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Jack A Schipper request­ ing Timothy W Schipper/Jack A Schipper be ap­ pointed personal representative of Robert Mark Schipper who lived at 5902 Duncan Lake Rd Middleville Michigan and who died March 7th 1999 Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Apnl 1st. 1999 Jack A Schipper 626 Alta Dale SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 (616) 676-9587 and Timothy W Schipper 328 Burt St Wyoming. Mt 49548 (616) 534-9466 (4-8 NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943. as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the following manner with the following note: “When someone who knows me phones and says neither ‘Hello’ or ‘How are you?' I feel as though Ann landers No-shows Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter from a woman who had planned a beautiful, catered wedding She was out­ raged because 17 guests who had replied "yes" never bothered to come, and four people showed up who had not been invited at all. My eyes immediately skipped to the signature line, and just as 1 suspected, the wedding was a Southern California affair. Ann. please warn your readers that an RSVP from a Southern California resident means nothing. When I lived in New York. I gave frequent formal dinner parties. I never once had a guest respond “yes" and then fail to show up. Here in Los Angeles, I cooked for a week for a big holiday party, and seven of my 12 dinner guests - all of whom had RSVP’d "yes" - left me stranded up that well-known creek. One guest “did­ n’t feel like driving,” another “had to go to the movies" with her mother, a third said she had to do laundry; and others simply failed to show up and never bothered call­ ing in their regrets. New Yorkers have a reputation for being hard-boiled, but at least they have decent manners and keep their word. The inhabi­ tants of Southern California are slobs. - Private roads shall include all roads, streets, easements, and right-of-way for ingress and egress which are non-public and which are used to calculate or measure the required frontage or lot width for the zoning districts which it is located Had It in L.A. Dear Had It: I doubt that good manners are geographical. There arc slobs on both coasts. My advice to any hostess who wants an accurate head count is. Use the Phone, if people don’t respond. If they say yes and fail to show up, do not invite them again. Private roads are permitted in all zoning districts, subject to the conditions of Section 4 41 Private roads serving more than 7 dwelling units or 1 commercial or industrial unit shall require a special land use permit authorized by the Barry County Planning Commission Bored child ORDINANCE NO.: A-4-97 ARTICLE IV - SECTION 4.44 - PRIVATE ROADS in considering any application for a special land use permit for a private road, the Planning Commission shall give consideration to the following factors as well as the fac­ tors in Section 7.2 of this ordinance 1 The impact of the proposed private road and resulting development on nearby properties. 2. The impact of the proposed private road and resulting development on the long range planning goals of the County. 3 The potential for conflicts between the proposed land uses and existing land uses. i.e. residential development in an agricultural area. 4 The health, safety, and general welfare of the surrounding community. 5 The impact on public roads created by the potential for traffic congestion or potential intersection interference or other similar or related problems PRELIMINARY PRIVATE ROAD PERMIT The owner of the land proposed for a private road, or his authorized agent shall submit an application for a preliminary private road permit to the Zoning Administrator on forms approved by the Zoning Administrator The application shall be accompanied by: 1 Detailed construction plans a Plans, sealod by a certified architect or engineer, may be required by the Zoning Administrator 2 A Sr? Plan illustrating the location of the road, adjacent properties, street grade, drainage, water bodies, and proposed improvements. Construction of a private road shall not begin before a preliminary private road permit is issued by the Planning and Zoning Department Further, no zoning permits or building permits shall be issued for properties served by the private road prior to the issuance ot a Final Private Road Permit GENERAL PROVISIONS AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 1 All private roads shall be designed and constructed to accommodate minimum vehicle speeds of 25 mph 2 All private roads shall be constructed upon a 66 foot easement or right-of-way in accordance with Section 4.41 and shall be parallel to the centerline of such easement or right-of-way. 3 All private roads shall be constructed with sufficient slopes and grades as to provide adequate stormwater and road drainage and shall provide adequate culverts and ditches at all drainage courses and waterways 4 All private roads shall have a surface layer of not less than 6 inches of bank run gravel and 3 inches of compacted processed gravel Deviation from these requirements is dependent on the underling soil composition and profession­ al engineering judgement 5 All private roads serving 2 to 4 parcels shall have a surface of T8 feet. Ail pri­ vate roads serving 5 or more parcels shall have a finished road surface of at least 24 feet All paved roads shall have a surface finish of at least one and one half (1 1/2) inches thick. 6 Maximum street grades shall be 10% 7 Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum radius of 35 feet 8 T" intersections shall slope between -0 6% and -0.2% m a direction away from the through street for a distance of a least 50 feet from the centerline of the through street 9 All private roads shall be uniquely named 10 All private roads serving 7 or more parcels shall provide one ingress and egress onto a public road for each 1250 feet of length as measured along the centerline of the easement FINAL PRIVATE ROAD PERMIT Dear Ann Landers: Our 13-ycar-old granddaughter, an only child, visited us re­ cently and seemed completely bored by everything wc did to entertain her. We tried museums and galleries, local tourist attrac­ PRIOR NON-CONFORMING PRIVATE ROADS All private roads which were lawful on the effective date of this ordinance shall continue to be lawful It is the intent of this ordinance that the use of such prior non-conforming pri­ vate roads shall not be enlarged, expanded, or extended ARTICLE III - SECTION 3.1 - DEFINITIONS 136 Driveways a A roadway within a single parcel of land b A roadway connection a dwelling or other structure to a private or public road or to another location on the same parcel or tract of land c A 66 foot wide easement serving one (1) parcel of land that has no frontage on an existing public or private road The above named ordinance becomes effective April 19. 1999. following the approval from the Michigan Department ot Consumers & industry Services. State Boundary Commission Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection m the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W State St Hastings. Michigan between the hours 8:00 am - 5 00 pm (closed between 12-1 pm). Monday thru Friday Please call 948-4830 for further information Date Apnl 2. 1999 James L. Bailey. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Debbie S Smith. Clerk Barry County Insulating sister Dear Ann Landers: My sister-:r. law. "Janice," telephones once or twice a week. When 1 say, “Hello?" she says, “Is ‘Alice’ there?" She never says one word to me - no recognition whatsoever. For 10 years. 1 have been a wonderful husband to this woman’s sister and a loving son-in-law to her mother. My wife has asked Janice to please say hello to me, but Janice says she doesn’t want to be bothered with "formalities.” Several weeks ago, I sent Janice a card Alcohol screens Dear Readers: Tomorrow is National Alcoho1 Screening Day. If you or anyone you know has a problem with alcohol. I urge you to call 1-800-697-6700 for the lo­ cation of a screening site near you. Drugs are everywhere. They're easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers'booklet. "The Lowdown on Dope. '' Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, c/o Ann Landers. P.O Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate webpage at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. tions and lovely restaurants, but she showed absolutely no interest. Also, she ate almost nothing, which may have been the reason she had little energy or enthusiasm for do­ ing anything. Wc had planned for “Maggie" to visit for a week, but after three days of getting nowhere with her, we asked if she would prefer to go home. She said, “Yes," so wc drove her 250 miles back to her parents' place, even though they had provided her with an airline ticket to return three days later. Her parents concluded that we expected too much of Maggie and were overiy de­ manding. Ann, this girl is not a pleasure to be around. She has grown up with the idea that it is OK to drop her clothes on the floor and the same for wet bath towels. When we played board games, she tossed all the pieces onto the carpet when she was losing. This behavior was shocking to us, espe­ cially since her faiher (our son) is a psy­ chologist and her mother is a teacher. Do you have any suggestions on ways wc can improve our relationship with Maggie? 1 suspect there arc other grandparents who may be having this same problem. - Frus­ trated in the Southwest. Dear Southwest: I feel very sorry for that child. She’s going to have a hard time in life. It sounds as if her parents have been educated beyond their intelligence. The per­ missive approach to child rearing went out with the hula hoop If Maggie wants to visit again, tell her what the rules arc in advance. Also, line up some children her age, and 1st them decide what they’d like to do. Appropriate movies and sports events, and a boy-girl party would be better than hanging out with grandparents, try it next year. I’ll bet it works. And P.S.: Don’t say a word about her eating habits. If she doesn’t cat what is placed before her, simply remove her plate. Let her know where the food is and how the oven works, and tell her she can make what she likes. Upon completion of construction of a private road, the owner or his authorized agent shall submil the following documentation to the Barry County Planning Office. 1 A certification. signed by a licensed engineer, that the road has been complet­ ed in accordance with the requirements of this ordinance. 2 A survey and legal description, completed by a licensed surveyor, illustrating the location of the private road and its easement 3 A fee to be set by the Barry County Board of Commissioners thing as simple as an anonymous note would have opened my eyes. The comments made to me recently in­ clude: “I thought you would have left him long ago,” and “You must have known. Everyone else did." Believe me, I would have thrown the man out if anyone had told me he was cheating. In the last month. 1 have had to get a lawyer, a therapist and HIV testing. I am angry and disappointed in those who knew but didn’t tell me. Al­ though the other woman who finally told me did it to get even with him for dumping her. I am grateful. - The Last to Know in New York. Dear New York: When people ask me, "Should 1 tell someone when I know he or she is being cheated on?” 1 always say. “No, because that person invariably knows and chooses not to do anything about it.” 1 still believe that is good advice. A cheating mate always leaves some clues, either wittingly or unwittingly. 1 believe the clues were there, but deep down, you didn’t want to see them. that person is being intentionally insulting I would consider it a gesture of goodwill if you would say, ‘Hi. Bill, how arc you?’ I will inform you immediately if Alice is not home or will go get her if she is. Thank you. Janice responded with a note saying it would make her feel like a phony if she were to change her current behavior to something different. I’m at the end of my rope. I cannot continue lo ignore my sister­ in-law’s insulting behavior. Unless you tell me otherw ise. 1 intend to hang up on her if she doesn’t acknowledge me. Kindly give me your opinion of this bizarre situation. Battered Brothcr-m-Law in Calif. Dear Battered: Janice has figured out how to get your goat, and you, like a fool, fall for it every time. Try a different approach. Next time Jan­ ice phones to talk to your wife, say. "This is the butler. Madam Alice is entertaining the queen of Romania. Who should I say is calling?" Unless she is totally without a sense of humor, this should soften her up. Let me know what happens. Last to know Dear Ann Landers: My situation is so cliched, it is pathetic. I feel like an idiot. I am the wife who was the last to know. Friends and family members had been aware for years that my husband was seeing another woman. I found out last month, when his girlfriend confronted me. My husband had a foul temper, and we fought a lot. but I decided to stay with him until our children were older. I felt a divorce would be ve.y hard on them. When coun­ seling didn’t help, I made the best of it. He was not an easy person to live with, but I never suspected he was being unfaithful. People should not assume that a spouse knows what is going on outside the home. I trusted him completely. I cannot blame those around me for not speaking up. some- Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them... The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 945-9554 BOY, Adam Wade Schantz, bom at Spariow Hospital on Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999 at 10:31 a.m. to Levi and Tara Schantz. BOY, Brent Kyle, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 23, 1999 at 8:35 a.m. to Eric and Donna Schutte of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Daniel Grcggory Sharp, bom at Spar­ row Hospital in Lansing on Saturday, March 6, 199 at 12:41 p.m. to Cammy and Brian Sharp of Mulliken. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs and 20 1/8 inches long. n-xtui j GIRL, Mark and Georgcnc Jackson of Clarksville arc proud to announce the birth of their second child. Ember Hope Jackson BOY, Hunter Bo-Allen Brent, bom at [’ennock Hospital on March 24, 1999 at 9:28 a.m. to Robert and Tina Quimby of Ionia. Weighing 9 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. on Jan. 20, 1999 at Spectrum Health Down­ town Hospital. Ember weighed 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 21 inches long. Ember was welcomed home by big sister Kindle Grace Jackson. GIRL, Bekah Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 8, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. to Trudy and Alan Mater of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 23 inches long. Proud grandparents arc Joey and the late Betty Jackson of Clarksville; Bette M. Baker of Munising and the late George C. Baker. Proud great grandparents arc Homer and Thelma Jackson of Lake Odessa; Eve­ lyn and the late Menno Baker formerly of Lowell, who now reside in Kissimmee, FL. AVON Over 600 Family Products Earn up to 50% Choose your own hours Unlimited Income! 1-800-484-7850 ext 3892 KNB Tax and Accounting Services Don't Leave the Comfort of Your Home to Have Your Taxes Done This Year 1998 Tax Return Preparation At Home Service Ken Bejunvehnenfer. MSA (616)623-6910 knbttmei net NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from interested citizens from the following areas to serve on the new County-wide ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE BOARD • Agriculture • Industry/Business • Financial Institutions • Utility Companies Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators Office, 3rd floor, Courthouse, Hastings, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 12, 1999. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday Apnl 8 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... NASHVILLE: A village of note By Joy ce F. Weinbrecht The 1873 plat map of Nashville shows us a busy village Between Reed Street on the nonh to Railroad Street on the south there were many merchants and businesses. Gnficth and Grant built an elevator and feed mill at the south end of Mam Street, located on the Grand River Valley Railroad line on the west side of Mam Street. It was 40-foot by 60-foot high from cellar to cupo­ la. It was built of seasoned timber and very carefully constructed. The cellar was divided into two areas, 22 foot by 44 foot and 10 foot by 20 foot, 10 foot in depth. This area had four receiving bins that held 1.500 bushels. There was a double set of elevators capable of moving 1,000 bushels per hour. The grain was moved from the farmers' wagons where it was then raised 55 feet, it was then passed past two large suction fans where the grain was cleaned where it was directed into storage bins. There were 24 storage bins on the second floor, capable of storing 30,000 bushels. There was a set of buffalo scales capable of weighing 500 bushes at one time. In 1877. ii steam powered feed mill was added to the operation. It was a single run of stone and could grind all kinds of grain for use in the home. The mill was later An ornamental iron fence which encircled the fountain pool built by Charles Put­ nam in Putnam Park, then known as Waterworks Park. The Putnam house which serves as the Putnam Pubhc Library. owned and operated by Ainsworth and Brooks. Many thousands of bushels of wheat were loaded on the railroad cars for chandise. Chris Hough became the first cashier at the Farmers and Merchants Bank, which was located in the brick building just north of Colin T Munro’s Groccrteria on the west side of Main Street. George A. Truman was the next bank president and held the posi­ tion until 1911. Cassius L. Glasgow was then elected to the office. shipping. The next owner of the mill was John B. Marshall, who then sold the mill to Elbert V. Smith. He sold it to Richard Townsend in 1901 who ran the mill along with his sons until 1920. It was then sold to Nashville Co-op Elevator Association. Nashville Lodge No. U.D. 255 F.&A.M. had its first official communication on Nov. 25, 1368, about four months before the vil­ lage was incorporated. The first Lodge Room was in a little room over a store building known as the Francis Building. The first three candidates who were admit­ ted on Dec. 23. 1868. were Charles Putnam. Clement Smith and John A Brown The lodge received its charter on Jan. 20. 1869. The lodge grew and more space was needed. On Nov. 11. 1874, they again dedi­ cated a new Masonic Hall over the Truman building at 117 N. Main St. Over the next several years they again outgrew their quar­ ters and finally, in 1927, they decided to buy the furniture store and the undertaking parlors at 301 North Mam. In cooperation with the Order of Eastern Star Chapters, a program of remodeling was done and the Masonic Temple was ded­ icated on March 16, 1928. A banquet was served to 410 people that evening. Nashville had a Red Ribbon Club. This movement was organized in the interest of The Feighner furniture store and C.T Hess and Sons undertaking parlors which later became the Masonic Temple He worked with George W. Francis for about a year in the dry goods and grocery business. He worked on the Grand River Valley Railroad os a section hand for a However. Charles Putnam, village presi­ dent, became very interested in the park and put long hours into its development. He conceived the idea of the summer house and the wading pool and a fountain. He had temperance. Most of the towns in the area had such clubs. The clubs held mass meet­ ings. induced persons to sign pledge cards and attempted to eliminate saloons and while. But his biggest contribution to Nashville was in the mercantile business. He went to Detroit and bought a stock of hardware and set up shop in Nashville. He also was a speculator and invested in an automatic scale and register company which did very well. He also became a money lender to area folks. He later became a banker and was president of the Nashville State Bank, up to the time of his death. On Nov. I, 1869. Charles Putnam mar­ ried Agnes Smith, age 26. Agnes was the first teacher in Nashville’s one room school. They were married by the Rev. John H. Palmer. Lemcul Smith and George W. Francis were witnesses. The Putnams had twin daughters, Edith and Ethel, on Aug. 9. 1881. Both of the girls died in infancy on Aug. 10. The Put­ nams raised their nephew, Frank Smith, liquor from their towns. There was also a Woman’s Christian Tem­ who died in 1899 from meningitis which he contracted while serving in the Spanish- perance Union who pledged their support to the Red Ribbon Club and a Pink Ribbon Club made up of young women, who American War. The Putnams prospered. In 1884-1885 they built a house on North Main Street. The house was built of red brick at a cost of between $5,000 and $6,000. The house fea­ He had tuberculosis and was concerned that he would infect others. He left several sui­ cide notes explaining why he had taken this tured the latest elements of architecture, including sliding envelope doors, elegant bookcases and cupboards and a state of the art (for the times), kitchen. The woods used in the cupboards and woodwork were of the best quality and were finished to last for a nally ill and wanted lo end it. Agnes Smith Putnam lived until 1920. pledged to not associate with young men who used liquor. The organizations held social events to raise money to finance their work, which consisted of purchasing and sharing tracts about the evils of alcohol, and to do some lobbying against alcohol with the govern­ mental bodies. And in fact, in time the Pro­ hibition Act, the 18th amendment, was passed in 1919 and repealed in 1933 with the 21st amendment. Charles Putnam came to Nashville in 1865 when he was 19 years old. He was one of eight children bom to Miles Putnam of Adrian Coun'y. Charles took whatever odd jobs he could find to support himscil after arriving in the little village. Charles Putnam was involved in the beginning and growth of Nashville, simply by being there at the time he arrived and lived there. across Main Street to a brick building just north of the former hardware store. This building was torn down in 1977 along with the hardware. Mr. Downing was an active member of the bank with Irving Marble and later Ward Briggs working as clerks. Down­ ing and Barry sold their firm to the State Savings Bank in 1905. In 1889. the Farmers and Merchants Bank organized. They started with a capital amount of $50,000. which was later reduced to $35,000. C.D. Beebe was the first president of this bank. Vice president was George A. Truman, who was the merchant operator of a local general store. Mr. Truman came to Nashville from Marshall in 1868. He was the first one to put up advertising signs set­ ting billboards up along the roads in three directions from town advertising his mer­ lifetime of living and more. There was an elegant fountain on the front lawn. This was a boy and girl under an umbrclia. Today the restored fountain sits in some benches placed in the park. There was a flowing waterwheel built by Frank Rus­ sell. which turned continually by water flowing from the top. There was a circular ornamental iron fence around the fountain pool. Agnes Putnam was instrumental in the construction of a small brick building on Main Street to serve as a women’s rcstrom and deeded the facility to Nashville. The Putnams prepared a will, leaving their bnck house on North Main Street to the Village of Nashville with specific instructions that the house was to be used for a public library. They established a $10,000 trust fund for maintaining the building and $L,000 to help with the remodeling of the building to make it work as a library. Charles Putnam ended his life on July 24, 1918, the result of self inflicted gun shots. way of ending what he perceived as a seri­ ous problem. He knew that he was termi­ Both arc buried at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville beside their twin girls. Lakeview Cemetery appears on the Nashville Village Plat Maps as early as 1873. it docs not appear on the I860 maps, the land belonged in I860, to H. Butler, who took up this half section of land in where Putnam Park is located. This was named Waterworks Park as it was the site of 1836. The first lot in Lakeview Cemetery was bought by Lcn Straw for the sum of $10. The older part of the cemetery has 519 lots. The next part has 346 lots and a newer addi­ the village water works. The land where the park is was purchased by the Village of tion has 285 lots and the cemetery contin­ ues to be developed and cared for. The cost Nashville from the heirs of the Ralstons, paid for with village money. of lots has grown also. Daniel Smith, who died in 1934. left a bequest of $10,000. This was to be used to build a chapel in memory of his wife. Sylvia Teen Smith, who died in 1908. The chapel was built in 1958 costing $10,316.61. The fund with the interest had grown to $10,958.46. The balance of the fund was turned back to the village to buy the foyer of the house. The Putnams did not donate the land government bonds. The chapel was named Teen Smith Memorial Chapel and includes the chapel Townsend and Brooks Feed Mill, circa 1905. room, which can seat more than 100 people and the basement shop for cemetery equip­ ment. Lakeview Cemetery is well land­ scaped and well cared for. The first bank in Nashville was private, organized and owned by Theodore Down­ ing. John Barry and Dan Everts about 1870. Emmet Everts, a nephew of Dan Everts, served as the first cashier of the bank This bank was located in a tiny building on the cast side of Main Street, w hich was later the Staup barbershop. Mr. Everts sold out his interest to his partners and Downing and Barn operated the bank The bank was moved in the early 1890s Mr. Glasgow was a hardware merchant, who became a state senator. He was still serving as president of Farmers and Mer­ chants when it merged with State Savings Bank in 1929. Carl H. Tuttle, acting cashier for several years, took over the cashiers duties when Chris A. Hough retired. Farmers and Merchants Bank grew steadily. When it opened1 in 1889 they showed $71.000. At the time it merged with State Savings Bank on June 29, 1929, the assets were listed as $786,000. In 1905, the State Savings Bank came to Nashville buying out the private bank of remained affiliated with the bank as a member of the board of directors. The pres­ ident of the State Savings Bank was John B Marshall, owner of the local elevator. J.L. McQuiston was elected cashier and H.C Sctherington was assistant cashier. Chris Marshall became the cashier in 1908 and was still serving the bank at the time of its consolidation with Farmers and Merchants in 1929 Charles Putnam, who had been a lender of private funds for many years, joined the Savings Bank as president following John B. Marshall, a position he held until his death in 1918. John Andrew, who was vice president became the president until the 1929 merger. In 1929, these two were consolidated and formed the Nashville State Bank, which closed on July 27. 1931. without warning, due to the Great Depression. At the time of the merger the assets were listed as $628,000 Nashville was without a brnk until November 1935 when the First National Bank of Battle Creek started a branch in the former quarters of Nashville State Bank. Frank Boise was the local manager until 1941 when First National merged with five other banks to form Michigan National Bank and the Nashville branch was discon­ tinued. Next, the Central National Bank opened an office in Nashville, opening in February. 1941. Then Security National Bank and Trust came in 1947. This was bought out by Detroit Bank Corp., which has since become Comerica. A branch of the Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association of Charlotte and a branch of Hastings City Bank now serve the people of Nashville. (To be continued: Some merchants ofearly Nashville.) Downing and Barry. Theodore Downing LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE Default has occurred in a mortgage made on September 18, 1997 by Christine R VanKempen. Mortgagor to Austin Mortgage Company, ot 3737 Lake Eastbrook Blvd . SE Surte 102. Grand Rapids Michigan as Mortgagee and recorded on September 30. 1997, in the Office of the Reg­ ister of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan. Docu­ ment No 1002173. and assigned to First National Bank of Michigan, a national banking association, of 214 East Saginaw, Lansing. Michigan, by As­ signment of Mortgage dated September 18. 1997 and recorded on September 30. 1997, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan. Document No 1002174 The entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage is imme­ diately due and payable At the date ot this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Six­ teen Thousand Fifty One and 64/100 Dollars ($16,051 64) No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage and the power of sale contained m the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default On Thursday. May 6. 1999. at 1 o'clock in the afternoon at the east doors ot the Barry County Court House. 220 W State Street. Hastings Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County. Michigan, there will be of­ fered for sate and sold to the highest bidder at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, to­ gether with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys fees allowed by law, the prop­ erty described in the Mortgage as follows BEGINNING AT 310 57 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 9 OF SAM BRAVATA PLAT THENCE WEST 170 96 FEET THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 33 WEST 127 25 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE DEED RECORDED IN LIBER 244, PAGE 407 THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES 39 EAST (PRE­ VIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTH 68 DE­ GREES 23 EAST) 17 86 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 57 30 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BE­ GINNING Property Address 4732 Bea Street. Shel­ byville Michigan 49344 PP *08 011 045 007 10 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned tn which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale Dated March 30 1999 Mortgagee First National Bank of Michigan By Steven E Bratschie (P35726) McShane & bowie plc Attorneys for Mortgagee 1100 Campau Square Plaza 99 Monroe Avenue NW PO Bo« 360 Grand Rap ds Ml 49501-0360 (616) 732-5000 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L Stamm. Jr. a single man (original mortgagors) to Great Lakes Bancorp. Mortgagee, dated March 17. 1997. and recorded on April 21. 1997 in Liber 691, on Page 820. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the TCF Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated March 14 1997 which was recorded on April 21. 1997 tn Liber 691. on Page 827. Barry County Records on which mortgagee there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 77/100 dollars (S33.979 77). including inter­ est at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 p m on April 29. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Barry County Michigan and are de­ scribed as Beginning in the Southwest corner of South­ east 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14. town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township Barry County. Michigan, thence East along the South line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 ap­ proximately 10 rods to center of Lammers Road as point of beginning thence Easterly along the South line of said Section. 660 feet, thence Northerly 165 feet thence Westerly 460 feet thence North 45 feet, thence Westerly 200 feet to the center of Lammers Road, thence Southerly 210 feet along the center of Lammers Road to a point ol beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month) s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the such sale Dated March 18. 1999 TCF Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for TCF Mortgage Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road.Suile 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *990201383 Cougars (4/15) (4/29) I �’age 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 8. 1999 Gymnastics fun, rewarding for Hastings athlete 8191 Not only is Devon Huisman determined to succeed in his chosen sport, he is not about to let others steer him off his championship course. Huisman. 11, has only competed in Spring has sprung; the Masters naturally is here Ihere are many passages lo spring. For some, that passage could be a warm breeze that is followed by many misty rain showers. For others, a passage lo spring could be the Masters traditional golf tournament which begins today (Thursday. April 8) in lovely Augusta. Ga What a perfect place is Augusta in early April. The smell of the blossoming spring flowers, such as those gorgeous azaleas ... the sounds of the colored birds singing high above the Augusta National Golf Club's beautifully kept course... the strong arms of those Georgia dogwoods... the sight of golfers' little dimpled balls falling in cups as crowds cheer joyously from nearby, the... well, you catch my drift There are assignments I dream of, some I've done and some I still keep dreaming about. Talking to Bobby Knight was in ly a blast as were some ollter memorable assignments, but I still would like to cover the Masters just once before 1 retire. (Note to Greg Johnson: If there is ever some extra room in one of your bags one of these springs, please lake me along to Augusta as a crowd reporter! What a great gig that would be!) Usually, it's the best golfen that end up wearing those green jackets awarded to only the event's best scorer. Jack Nkklaus... Mark O'Meara... Tiger Woods.. Sam Snead... Bernard Langer... Arnold Palmer... Fred Couples... Ben Crenshaw... Tommy Aaron.. Tom Watson Byron Nelson... Nick Faldo... Gene Sarazen... Raymond Floyd. Ntcklaus and Faldo defended Masters' titles; Snead won it three limes as did Nelson. The best golfers. Only the best. This year the best, by far, is David Duval. Sorry, Tiger, although remember Nicklaus became more popular from Palmer's presence. Duval has won four ot eight tournaments he has played this year and II of his last 34. With that brilliant swing. Deval has finally become No. 1 in the world. And entering the Masters. Duval appears to ready to give it his best swings, unlike other golf tournaments' preparations that often include some skiing and some snow boarding. "I think my bead is where it needs to be." Duval said in a article that appeared in the April 6 Detroit Free Press. "I think my swing and game are where they need to be. I think it's a good spot for me now.” Down to earth and ready to soar is steady David Duval. He's on a roll and no obstacles appear to be near bis course. If Duval handles the Augusta's back nine, especially No. 11-13 (also known as "Amen Comer”), he will be tough to dethrone. Good golfers make their move, or hold their ground, on Augusta's back nine and Duval's consistency should allow him to do just that. Still, any good golfer has a chance to prove victorious in this week's opening major. Beside O’Meara, Couples and Woods, names like Justin Parnivik, Ernie Els, Davis Love or Lee 'ansen should also be considered as champion possibilities. Greg Norman, well he's a different story; his miscues tend to keep him out of winning contention too often. Sam Snead, whom I had t^e pleasure of caddying for as a young fan al die Battle Creek Country Club, had this to say about the never-forgiving sport to his friend, Ted Williams. Tn golf, you have to play your foul balls.” Snead simply stated Accuracy for four rounds appears to be the key at Augusta and only the best tend to be capable of those types of efforts at a place as challenging and demanding as the Masters. The 6.985 yard, par 72 can make even professionals look silly at times. Never count your money until Sunday's final round is finished Just ask Norman. Golf, as many of us realize, has no guarantees and allows no second chances. As John Feinstein writes in his book A Good Walk Spoiled': ’No sport humanizes you like golf. No sport is as solitary as golf." Disciplined players like Duval arc usually rewarded for their good play at events such as the Masters. SUU. you oval is in its 49th year of entertaining midwestem racing fans. It will host a thrce-in-one program of Late Models, Sportsman Stocks and Super Stocks every Saturday through mid-September A series of special events will highlight the 1999 campaign. The American Speed Association (ASA) nationally televised 300-lap late Model Stock car races will run Saturday, June way. Huisman trains two o three days a week at Gymnastics in Motion in Middleville. His trainer, Brandon Moma, not only teaches Huisman plenty of exciting tricks, but be does so in manner that makes the gymnastics training a whole lot of fun______________ "I like learning new stuff," Devon Huisman "He gives us free time and makes it a lot of fun." Huisman said "Brandon said that it has lo be fun or else you will quit.' Sink that's true." In the future. Huisman hopes to use his jymnaslics talent and good grades to possibly land a scholarship at a school such as the University of Michigan or Michigan Slate University. But there is even more that Huisman hopes to achieve through the sport "I want to go to the Olympics." Huisman explained. "Some people say that gymnastics is for wimps. I want to show them that it is not for wimps." When attempting to find a sport, or an activity, lo take part in roughly a year ago Devon's mother, Michelle Huisman, thought gymnastics would be a nice fit Hastings' Devon Huisman achieved gold at a recent gymnastics meet held in Battle Creek. (Photo provided) never know when that snake is going to jump up and bite you. Just ask Norman. But. magic and good golf are always the norm at the Masters and this year Duval appears ready for the lofty challenge. "He walks more on bis bands than be does bis feet." Michelle Huisman said. "He is very disciplined and determined and there has never been another sport that has worn him out like gymnastics. And be has played football and karate' • Keeler a Key Scots' Netter: Betsie Keeler, a former Hastings High School star and current junior on the Alma womens tennis team, has a combined record 5-12 this season Not just that, Devon also looks forward to learning the array of skills found in a sport like gymnastics. including a straight set victory, along with partner Kari Soderberg, at No. 1 doubles last week versus Defiance. This week, Alma plays Hillsdale Friday and His favorite apparatus is... of course the still rings "Because 1 usually get high scores; it's fun and it works out the muscles." was Huisman's evaluation of the rings. His other favorite, the floor exercise St. Marys College (Ind.) Saturday). • Middleville Should Stayl: After conducting an undercover poll, the Banner and the Sun A News newspapers feel that the Middleville name should stay when referring to the school in athletic terms. Most of the coaches, players and fans lend to realize that Middleville is the name that most 'outsiders* use and, for history sake alone, Middleville has a lol of meaning to a lot of terrific Trojans. A compromise proposal will be presented to the Tbomapple Kellogg Cer) Board of Education at its April 19 meeting that hopefully will resolve the matter of the ”M* being displayed on the school's football field. The board has favored using Tbomapple Kellogg entirely when speaking about the schools, but many others have not. Here's one vote for the ”M” and Middleville slaying and another vote for this whole thing coming to some closure. Talk to you soon. Area racing fans have plenty to watch in ’99 The 1999 auto racing season will roar into action Saturday. April 24 at the Berlin Raceway Test and tune will take place Saturday. April 17 from 1-5 pan. Berlin's paved, one-half mile Marne gymnastics for one year, but already be is seeing the results for his hard work At Feb. 21 meet at the Full Blast in Battle Creek, the Hastings native achieved a gold medal for his efforts on the still rings and finished fourth all around, acquiring other medals along the 5 and Saturday, August 14. The American Racing Club of America (ARCA) Super Car Series will also be televised Saturday. July 10. The ARCA Series run at places such as Daytona. Atlanta, Charlotte, Michigan. Pocono and Talledega. At Berlin, the ARCA cars will contest in a 200-lap can be fun and challenging. "It's that you can do it anywhere," Huisman said. Moma or Michelle Huisman would recommend gymnastics for my parent looking for a sport to keep their child active, energized and enthused. And Devon Huisman certainly agrees with The boys team at Gymnastics in Motion includes (from left) Jacob Hesse. Justin that thought. Now be only hopes to get better and stronger as his career takes flight. VonderHoff, Stephen Tolger and Devon Huisman. Carter to test racing talents in Senior Honda Travis Carter is moving on up in the Midgets and includes Travis Carter's good ranks. Carter, after placing fust in points in the Junior Novice class last season, will try his wheels in the Senior Honda friend and teammate, Bradly I-amberson. To help make Carter's road a bit division in 1999. The nine-year-old from Lake Odessa has set high goals, but he is also quite up on bow to achieve those goals. The Tri City series that Carter competes in includes racing events in Lansing, Toledo and Waterford. The club of racers is known as lire Capital Quarter smoother a new sponsor has come on board. Glass Clean from Hastings. The Chrysler Super Store, tbc Hastings Body Shop. Consumers Auto Mart from Lansing and R C R Race Parts from Lansing are his other sponsors. Carter medaled in 26 of 32 races a year ago, but tbe sophomore star hopes to go even further this season. main event. RACING... Continued on page 11 Travis Carter gives the thumbs up for 'he upcoming 1999 season. Carter won many trophies and ribbons tor his efforts during the 1998 campaign. The Berlin Raceway offers local racing fans plenty of heated contests like this one between Joe Grunda (4) and Scott Martel (14). (Photo provided) Carter makes a turn around a comer at a race last year in Lansing Carter placed first at this regional event and looks forward to more ot the same this season in the Senior Honda class. (Photo provided) CARTER... Continued on page 11 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 8 1999 - Page 11 KCC’s long baseball home stand starts today at Bailey After dropping the first game of a doublebcadcr 11-2 to Lake Michigan College, Kellogg Community College’s baseball team came back to gain a twin bill split with a 17-2 triumph in the nightcap. Champ Champanois collected three hits in the KCC win, while Jason Stewart (Napolean), Nate Rulewicz (Charlevoix), Kyle Wessics (Climax­ Scots) and Jason Wade (Climax-Scotts) each had two base raps Stewart and Rulewicz each had two home runs, while Champanois, Wessies and Wade had single dinger games Stewart finished with 5 RBI. Rulewicz and Wade each clubbed 3 RBI. Rob Morris (Hartland) notched the mound victory going four innings, allowing six hits, striking out three and walking three. Trevor Scyka (Charlevoix) pitched the final inning and walked one. KCCs second game win made them 7­ 9 for the season and 4-4 in Lhe MCCAA The Bruins collected just six hits in their two-run opener versus LMC. Stewart was the only KCC hitter with two hits. One local star playing on the KCC baseball squad this season is Andrew Courtright. Courtright a former multi­ sport star at Hastings High School is a freshman catcher wearing No. 13 on manager's Russ Bortell's Bruins ball club. The Bruins host Molt Community College Friday at 2 p.m.. Grand Rapids Community College Saturday at 1 p.m.. RACING...continued from page 10 The Oswego (N.Y.) based International Winged Super Modified^ arc also back this season Saturday. June 19. Johnny Benson Jr. and Butch Miller arc expected to be part of the field al lhe third Berlin Spectacular Wednesday, June 9 The event is a 200-lap Late Model chase. The Auto Value Winged Super Sprints will take lhe track on two holiday weekends, July 3 and Sept 4. Siena Heights University's J Vs Monday at 3 p.m., Glen Oaks Community College Tuesday at 2 p.m. and Muskegon Community College next Thursday (April 15) al 2 p.m. Hoop tourney takes court May 14-16 Throughout the year, the gates will There are still several openings for the annual youth basketball ninth and 10th grade girls, 11 th and 12lh grade boys and 11th and 12lh tournament sponsored by lhe North American Youth Basketball grade girls. All grades are based on the grade lhe player is currently enrolled. Cost lo enter a team for the organization. Teams in the Lansing and surrounding area are invited to sign up for lhe May 14-16 event to be held at the Aim High Sports Complex. The tournament will feature 10 brackets that include fifth and sixth grade boys, fifth and sixth grade girls, seventh grade boys, seventh grade girls, eighth grade boys, eighth grade girl* , ninth and 10th grade boys, open at 1 pm., practices will begin at 2 pm., qualifying starts at 3 p.m. and lhe first races will open al 7 p.m. The raceway is located five miles west of Grand Rapids on 1-96 al Marne exit 23. tournament is $95 and that fee includes a minimum of two games. There will be awards presented in each The New 96 Speedway... The season opener at the New 96 is also April 24. Big events during the course of the bracket. Entry deadline is Friday, April 23. For additional information or an entry form, call Anita Livesay at 1­ 888-629-2275 or tournament director campaign include the Auto Value Super Sprints (May. 8), the All Star Sprints (May. 22). lhe NTPA Speedway Power Pull (June 10-12), the All Star Sprint Charity Golf Weekend (July 23-24). the Michigan Harley Grand National (Aug. 7). the Auto Value Super Sprints (Aug. Brian Van Buren at 1-517-323-7469. Glidden, Cole star at Alma Former Delton Kellogg High School athlete Arm Glidden has Alma's best time in the 800 this season with a 2:32.3, while her former Panther teammate Kim Cole was part of the 140 and the NTPA Fall Power Pull (Sept. 17-18). Tickets are on sale in .advance, please call the New 96 ticket office at (616) 642-6500 Monday through Friday for Scots’ 400 relay team that recorded a team-best Alma began 51.50. the conference season by downing Defiance 99-44 and Olivet 112 1/2-31 1/2. more information. Kalamazoo Speedway... CARTER...contf/uzed from page 10 ■I would like tc do good in the higher speed (races) and leant more," Carter said -jt wjn be more fun and The Winston Racing Series at Kalamazoo features many big time more challenging." events this spring and summer. The 400-lap Enduro World Championship is May. 29. and a full Travis' father, Steve Carter, is a big help to his development as a top-notch racer. Steve has been associated with three-in-one show plus fireworks takes place July 3. The Open Wheel Spectacular, featuring the fourth annual racing for many years and his knowledge has helped his son's career to prosper. Jaguars Junior Pro Hoopsters... The Hastings Jaguars third and fourth grade girls basketball squad finished Fifth Grade Junior Pro Cagers... The Hastings Junior Pro fifth grade boys basketball team went 12-5 this past season. The team included (front row. from left) Austin Hurless, Doug Ferrell, Brad Mead, Brian McKeough, Dave Peterson, Dave Gallagher (middle row) Gregg Cain Eric Gillespie. Dan Diamond, J.J. Quick, Scott Coleman. Eric Laurie; (back row) Coach Dave Coleman. Coach Tony Norris and Coach Carl Gielarowski. (Photo provided) second at the end of the season tournament held in Portland. The cagers also were second during the regular season in a league that consisted of teams from all over the MiC-Michigan area. Team members of the Jaguars were (front row; from left) Libby Lydy, Nikole Meade, Brittany Howell. Dana Shilling, Laura McLaughlin; (back row) Coach Angie Sixberry, Ashley Hartman. Katee McCarthy. Leanne Pratt. Erika Swartz and Assistant Coach Kirk Lydy. Not pictured is Coach Jason Sixberry. (Photo provided) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a pub­ lic hearing on Tuesday. April 20, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a pub­ lic hearing on Tuesday. April 20. 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a deter­ mination on a request by Terry M. Johnson, 647 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan (see map below). Legal description of said property is: The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a deter­ mination on a request by Roger J. Smith, 121 West Clinton Street, Hastings. Michigan 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan. (see map below). Legal description of said property is: LINCOLN PARK ADD S 1/2 LOT 1 BLK 4. LINCOLN PARK ADD. CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 1170 Contrary to City Ordinance Section 90-174(2)b of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, this variance, if granted, will allow the enlargement of a structure closer to the side yard than allowed. Contrary to City Ordinance Section 90-314(2)b of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, this variance, if granted, will allow for the construction of an addition to a residence closer to the side yard lot line than the minimum side yard requirements In accordance with City Ordinance Section 90-174(4) of the City ot Hastings Code of Ordinance, the Board will determine if such enlargement will not further reduce the value, livability or function of an existing or potential conforming use of adjoining prop­ erty. „ allowed. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 490%. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address stated above. above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk t Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address stated The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk W. MADISON ST. 367 00 . pq 8 360 oo | 372'. 00 369 oo a 373’00 —JHf E 388 00 390 306 00 I 371 00 370 00 375 ;oo 374-00 • us> 13* 7/ 385*00 382-00 384*. 00 387 301-00 “*’* iua un CLINTON517* ST. in ib . — WEST 391 W2* 00 ,<•! 418 393 00 5 396 397 394 390 400*00 00 399’00 415 00 WEST 416 <00 414 -CO 410 <00 413 OO 411 00 ’r ni 417 <00 MARSHALL ST. (104) Wolverine Mid-Season Nationals is July 14 and the Kalamazoo Klash VIII is the main event Aug. 11. Kalamazoo Speedway's Season Championship is Aug. 28 and the 14th annual United States Enduro Championship is in the bouse Sept 5. For information, call (616) 349-3978 or (616)673-4478._____________ YMCA NEWS Tuesday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printers 37 1/2­ 22 1/2; Pm Seekers 35 1/2-24 1/2; Wood­ mansee Sawmill 34-26. Hastings Bowlers 31 1/2-28 1/2; TVCCU 30-30; Consumers Concrete 28 1/2-31 1/2; Mosteller Graphics 27-33; Friends 16-44. Men's High Games & Series - M. Yost 183; K Phenix 208; S. Hyde 186-539; L Johnson 223; P. Scobey 233-632; D. Blakely 241-596; C. Bowman 213. Women's High Games & Series - B Norris 168; B Bodo 166-428; B O'Keefe 157-459. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made tn the conditions of certain Mortgages, the first such Mortgage being made by HARLEY D DRYER and MARILYN L DRYER, husband and wife to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farm­ ers Home Administration (now known as Farm Service Agency). United States Department ot Agriculture. with its State Office being located at 3001 Coolidge Road. Suite 100. East Lansing. Michigan 48823-6321. the Mortgagee, such Mort­ gage being dated January 12.1972 and recorded January 12. 1972 in Liber 206 of Barry County Records on Pages 331 through 334. inclusive, and which Mortgage was expressly assumed by RUSSELL D YARGER and PATRICIA YARGER husband and wife, by a certain conveyance dated April 19. 1974 and recorded Apnl 19. 1974 m Uber 363 of Barry County Records on Page 650. the second such Mortgage being given by RUS­ SELL D YARGER and PATRICIA YARGER. nus band and wile, to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Ad­ ministration (now known as Farm Service Agency). United States Department of Agricul­ ture. such Mortgage being dated September 27. 1977 and recorded September 27. 1977 in Uber 232 of Barry County Records on Pages 885 through 888. inclusive, the third such Mortgage being given by RUSSELL D YARGER and PA­ TRICIA YARGER husband and wife, to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now known as Fann Service Agency). United States Department of Agriculture, such Mortgage being dated March 8. 1985 and recorded March 8. 1985 in Liber 421 of Barry County Records on Pages 81 through 84 inclusive, and the fourth such Mortgage being gfctH by1 RUSSELL D YARGER to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmera Home Administration (now known as Farm Service Agency). United States Department of Agriculture, issued pursuant to a certain Shared Appreciation Agreement/Recapture Agreement, such Mortgage being dated July 30. 1990 and recorded July 31. 1990 in Liber 503 of Barry County Records on Pages 283 through 285. in­ clusive. such Mortgages being given to secure certain Promissory Notes payable to the Govern­ ment, and by reason of such default the Mort­ gagee elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of such Mortgages due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgages there is claimed to be due at the date ol this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FIVE AND 92/100 ($171,305.92) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted lo recover the debt, now remaining secured by said Mortgages or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgages has become operative Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mort­ gages and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgages wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary. at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse at 220 W Stale Street in the City of Hastings and County of Barry Michigan, that being the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday May 6. 1999 at 1W o’clock, local time, m the af­ ternoon of said day. and said premises wifi be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then duo on said Mortgages together with 5 0 percent in­ terest. legal costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said premises described in said Mortgages are as fol­ lows. to-wrt Lands and premises situated tn the Township of Cartton, County of Barry, and Stale of Michi­ gan The South 100 acres of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan (Other lands secured by said Mortgage have been previously released | The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned m which case lhe redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from lhe dale of sale Please note the following 1) The record owner c< the subject property ap­ pears to be Russell D Yarger 2) The property is subject to delinquent and/or unpaid real estate taxes for the years 1996 through 1998. inclusive 3) The property is also subject to all ease­ ments. restrictions and nghts-of-way of record 4) The property is also subject to certain junior hens including four (4) outstanding tax liens and is subject to certain Farmland Development Rights Agreements under lhe statute so made and provided For further information with regard to this fore­ closure contact the Farm Loan Manager of the Farm Service Agency. Mr. David Steeby. 1611 South Hanover, Hastings Michigan 49058 tele­ phone (616) 948-8037. ext 2 Dated Apnl 1. 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now Farm Service Agency). United Slates Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee Robert J Zrtta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee SCHEUERLE & ZITTA 300 Washington Street P.O Box 212 Grand Haven. Ml 49417 (616) 842-1470 (4/29) �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 8. 1999 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on June 6. 1995, Dy Gregory A Heath, a single man, as Mortgagor, to Hastings Savings and Loan (nJk/a MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB), as Mortgagee and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Regis­ ter of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 8. 1995 at Liber 632 Page 369 (the 'Mortgage') and on which Mortgage there is claimed lo be due an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage due and unpaid in the amount of Fifty Eight Thou­ sand Three Hundred Forty Three Dollars and 64/100 ($58,343 64) as of the dale ol this notice including principal, interest, and other costs se­ cured by the Mortgage no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the de­ fault NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday Apnl 15, 1999, at 1 CO o dock m the afternoon, at the courthouse at 220 W State Street that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at pubtec sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the mdebteCness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows Commencing at the Northeast comer of Sec­ tion 21, Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence West 6 rods, thence South 13 1/3 rods: thence East 6 rods, thence North 13 1/3 rods to the place of beginning PPf08-040-02l-105-100-00 Lf 8014-0002017 The length of the redemption penod will be six (6) months from the date of sale Dated March 11. 1999 MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK FSB 629 Wetf State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (4-6) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael R McGuire and Maureen J McGuire husband and wife (ongmal mortgagors) to DMR FINAN­ CIAL SERVICES. INC . Mortgagee dated Febr iary 14.1996, and recorded on February 16.1996 in Liber 652. on Page 45. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED FORTY-ONE AND 51/100 dollars ($116,741 51). including interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 DO pm. on May 20. 1999 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF j PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of Lot 112 of Supervisor s Plat Number 1 of Long Point, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 in Plats on Page 49 Described as commencing at the Southwest­ erly corner oi said Lot 112. thence Northwesterly along shore of °me Lake 110 feet, thence South­ easterly across said Long Point to a point on the South Shore ol said point 60 feet Northerly of the Southeast comer ol said Lot 112. thence South­ westerly 60 feet to the Southeast comer ol said Lot. thence West along the South Line of said Lot to the place of beginning, being a Subdivision of part of Sections 5 and 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 8. 1999 DMR Financial Services. Inc FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott a Trott. PC Attorneys for DMR Financial Services. Inc 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 498088506 Hawks (4-29) MORTGAGE SALE PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT REED. STOVER a O’CONNOR. P C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage which was made on the 9th day of January. 1997. by SCOTT W PARKS, a single person, as Mortgagor to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organized and existing under the laws of the United States, as Mortgages, and recorded on the 22nd day of January. 1997. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County and State of Michigan in Uber 683 of Records. Page 504. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the date hereof $14,086.50 principal and interest at 7 6°<. per annua-. and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and the power of sale in said mortgage contained having be­ come operative by reason of such default Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of April. 1999. at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hast­ ings State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the high­ est bidder at pubic auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest to date of sale and legal costs and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises are described as S'tuate in the Town­ ship of Johnstown. County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wrt LOT 51 OF COUNTRY ACRES ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 64 The period of redemption will be six months from date of sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated March 11. 1999 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION REED. STOVER & OCONNOR PC 151 S Rose Street. Suite 800 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 By Robert C Engels, one of its Attorneys (4715) I BOWLING SCORES State of Michigan In the Barry County Trial Court Circuit Division ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 99-251-CH Hon. James H. Fisher MYRTLE COLE Plaintiff. Thursday Angels Gavin Ford 79.5-40.5; Hastings Bowl 70­ 50; Farmer’s Insurance 68-52; Mills Land­ ing 68-52; Miller Excavating 68-52; NAPA Girls 61-59; Pct World 57-63; Nashville Chiro 57-63; Cedar Creek Grocery 55.5­ 64.5; Shamrock Tavern 54-66; Stefanos 43-73; True Value 39-81. High Games and Series - S Haight 187; T. Shafter 163; L Barnum 201 543; S. Reid 175; L Kendall 209-522; L Apses 521. I Irwin 176; L. Perry 171; A. At ends 159; S Snider 485; J. Lewis 231; C. Guernsey 203. P. Guy 191/521; J Gasper ?09 545; D Cur­ tis 171; B. Heath 176; S. Granagc 182 575 JAMES MILES his heirs and assigns JOHN MILLS, hts heirs and assigns, ANTHONY & SANDRA MARCUKATIS FRANK TlCHVON EVAN & BRENDA SEIFERT Defendants. David H Tripp PC By David A Kuzava (P49963) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616^45-9585 Attorney for Plaintiff TO JOHN MILES, his unknown heirs devisees, or assignees and JAMES MILES, his unknown heirs, devisees, or assignees, and Any and all others claiming an interest in and to the following described parcels or real property situate in the Township ol Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of Michigan Parcel *1 That part o’ the SE 1/4 of Section 6. and the NE 1M of Section 7. ail m the TWN. R10W. Yar.iiee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. Descnbes as Beginning at the North corner of said Section 7. Thence S 00*59 29" E 1468 27 feet along the East line of said NE 1/4 of said Section 7. thence N 88® 28'49" E 147 80 feet along the North line of the South 1170 feet of said NE 1/4 thence N 01*3248" W 2642 37 feet, thence S 88*16'56" W 126 45 feet along the North fine of the SE 1/4 of said Section 6. thence S 01*25'44" E 2642 30 feet along the West line of said SE 1/4 to the place of beginning Parcel »2 Situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more legally describes as follows Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 66-46; Bennett Industries 62.5-49.5; Kent Oil Co. 59.5­ 52.5; Farmer’s Feed 54-58; Hecker Insur­ ance 50-62; Carlton Center Bulldozing 44­ 68 Good Games and Series - K Eberly 192-509; D Snyder 1965-555. T Christo­ pher 194-540; G. Potter 166. D.L. Cocncn 161-417; P Bnttcn 159. C Hurless 175­ 477; E. Ulnch 182-478; B Hathaway 181­ 472; G. Otis 174; T. Redman 155; S. Mer­ rill 174; J. Gardner 165; J. Elliston 207-573. Recreation Bowling League #3 Ball Busters 35; Hastings Bowl 33 1/2; Freeport Elevator 30; Barry Automotive 26; Fairchild Oil 25; The Mighty “5” 18 1/2. Good Games and Series - S. Anger 200­ 547; B. Barkhuff 203-528; D Lambert 266 213-665; B Buehler 521. B King 200-549; N. Kovaccvich 502. The Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4. also the West half of the Northeast fractional 1/4 except the West 7 1/2 acres, thereof. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 78-42; Mace’s Ph 75-45. Eye and Ent 70 1/2-49 1/2; Valley Realty 69 1/2-50 1/2; Nashville “5” 68-52. Misfits 63 1/2-56 1/2; Sccbcrs 60-60; Hallifax 60-60; Nash Chiro 58-62; Farmer’s Feed 41 1/2- 78 1/2. High Games and Series - B. Hayes 213­ 549; T. Christopher 200-525; D. Sccbcr 185-518; B. Hathaway 202-516; K. Becker 200-540; F. Girrbach 181-501; M Dull 171-440; P Frederickson 169-444; S. Moore 153-423; B. Norns 158-417; C Watson 160-417; T. Mcsccar 176-498; D Bums 152-361; N. Hallifax 167; J. Basye 186; J. Gardner 151; >N. Thaler 144; T Moore 148; R. Reicht^d 181; T. Ruthruff All m the Section 7 T3N. R10W containing 111 1/2 acres more or less Based upon the pleading filed tn the above capboned matter, Plaintiff has hied a complaint seeking to quiet title in and to the above de­ scribed parcels ot real property including that por­ tion of Parcel #2 which is described as being ex­ cepted IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that an Defendants and any and all others claiming an interest in and to said described parcels of real property shaH on or before the 29th day of April fife a Notice of In­ terest asserting their interest in and to safe parcels with the Clerk of the Court for the Barry Trial County Trial Court - Circuit Division, 220 W Court St. Hastings. Michigan. 49058. A failure to file said Notice of Interest shall constitute a De­ fault. and. on the 30th day of April 1999. at 1 30 o'clock m the afternoon, th. s Court after taking proofs, shall terminate whatever interest the said defaulted party may have in and to safe parcels of real property, unless a Notice of Interest is fifed or Defendant(s) or a representative of Defendant appears before the Court on said date Hon Richard H Shaw for Circuit Judge James H. Fisher Drafted by David H Tripp. PC By David A Kuzava (P49963) 206 S Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 616/945-9585 (4/22) Tbomapple 179; L. Tilliston 546. ‘ Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 76-36; 3 Blind Mice 75­ 37; Just 4 Fun 66-46; Texas Pndc 63.548.5;| 3 B's 62-50; flrouble 60.5-51.5; Loonby Toons 50-62; Sccbcrs Auto Body 49-63; Me U & I 43.5-68.5; Vacant 14.5­ 97.5. -' High Games and Series - J. Rice 161; F Kill 164, S. Salazar 155; L Trumble 176; D. Harding 163; J. Conger 173-509; C. Thayer 153; T Redman 161; V. Green 176; B Vugtevcen 198; D Sccbcr 175. P Brady 151. B Hayes 177; S. Snider 157: L Potter 235-542: S Vandcnburg 216-542; S McK­ ee I99-56W; D Kelley 176-513 Senior Citizens Woodmansee 74; Nash 65; Hall 64; Jcsick 62; Fncnd 59; Brodock 55; M&M’s 55. Moucoulis 54 1/2; Snyder 54 1/2; Wieland 52; Lcthcoc 52; No. One 52; Schlachter 50; Vrogindcwey 50; Kucmpcl 49: Brewer 48. Mens High Games and Series - W. Woodmansee 209-554; P. Tcrpcning 186­ 461. G. Forbcy 164-461; K. Schantz 162; c. Jesiek 191-527; B. Terry 173; L. Markley 167; N Thaler 185-497. B Adgatc 162; R Wieland 162-463; R. Nash 211-557; R Schlachter 170-462; J. Keller 174; G Wag­ goner 170; J. Beckwth 171; J. Mercer 169­ 487. Womens High Games and Series - S. Glasgow 200-560. D Keller 155; R Mur­ phy 162; S Pennington 200-522; G. Otis 197-526; D Bums 180; P. Snyder 169-462; M. Matson 180; G. Denny 154. Monday Mixers Whispering Waters 73; Kelley’s Kcglcrs 60 1/2; B & R Testing 59 1/2; T.M. Lassies 58 1/2; Dewey’s Auto 57 1/2; Budweiser 57; Hastings Bowl 55 1/2; Row die Giris 54 1/2; Landis Ladies 50 1/2; Coldwcll Banker 49; Basket Babes 48 1/2; Girrbach’s 48 High Games and Series - P. Cooley 190­ 508; H. Service 172-460; M. Eaton 165­ 460; M Maison 164-467; D. Dutcher 160; S Lancaster 159-464; A. Hall 159; S. Moore 172; M. Lemon 160; B. Davenport 167-458; D VanCampen 181-465; S. DeBoer 179-475; D. Kelley 208-548; J. Wagner 200-526; J. Baker 186-460; J. Anthony 171; S. Nash 164-465; E. Hammontrcc 183-484; B. Anders 165-484; J. McMillon 183-485; M. Snyder 174; S. Glasgow 221-572; V Carr 182-545; R. Shaplcy 179-501; H. Miller 172-472; M. Wieland 160. Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 83-37; Nine and a Wiggle 81 1/2-42 1/2; Brushworks 73 1/2-50 1/2; Get Luckys 72 1/2-47 1/2; Late Comers 72­ 48; Ten Pins 6-357; Missing 2 63-57; Thornapplc Motors 62 1/2-57 1/2; Heads Out 59 1/2-60 1/2; Bad Habit II 59-61; Ramblers 58-62; All But One 56 1/2-63 1/2; Sears and Serviced 1/2-69 1/2; Cousins 49 1/2­ 70 1/2; Two Bks 45-75; Mercy 41 1/2-78 1/2; Rocky 4 34 1/2-85 1/2. ’ Womens Good Games and Series - R. Brummell 168; D. Cooley 147; O. Gillons vice 171-409; H Scn.cc 193-505; P Kelly 154; I Ruthruff 164; D Vickers 175; E Johnson 170. J. Ansell 106-310; A Zink 117; S. Sanborn 184-505. Mens Good Games and Series - D. Scars 188-504; B Cooley 189-518; M Keeler 188; B Ripley 214-579; M. Lawson 184-521; H. Pennington 208; T. Heath 234­ 572; D Service 189-516; E Keeler 244­ 652; B Madden 254-607; D. Tinkler 219­ 506; M Kasinsky 234-653; J Lancaster 190; D. Vickers 213-540; R. Roush 201; C. Purdum 228-605; J. Zink 211; J Barnum 243-623. Sunday Night Mixed B.S.ers 71; Red Dog 68; Thee Froggers 67; Nine Out of Ten 67; No Telling What 62 1/2; All Mixed Up 62; S & K 60: We’re OK! 59; X-Filers 59; Happy Hookers 57 1/2. Thunder Alley 56; HED 53; Bear Alley 51; Friends 51; Lucky Strikes 48; Rock Bottom 34. Womens High Games and Series - D. Bartimus 203-558; L. Barnum 210-534; M. Martin 199-478; C Barnum 154-458; B. Cantrell 177-438; V. Colvin 155-437; L. Rentz 171-431; S. Cross 149-423; D. Sny­ der 217; K. Sutfin 199; K. Becker 189; J. Buckner 184; M. Snyder 181; N. Munn 169; L. Falconer 163; D. Kral Iman 163. Mens High Games and Series - J. Bar­ num 260-674; C. Sanborn 267-617; B. Rentz 223-594; V Hall Sr. 212-563; B. Hubbell 196-540; T James 208-520; R. Craven 200-517; J James 198-512; D. Dutcher 197-489; M Martin 225; J DcLaat 225; S. Peabody 224; E. Behmdt 206; C. Martin 200; V. Hall Jr. 199; K. Hammontree 194; B. Allen 194; R. Snyder 176. Thursday A.M. Varneys 68 1/2-47 1/2; Question Marks 65 1/2-50 1/2; Boomer\ Giris 63-53; What Happened 62-54; Just Us 54 1/2-61 1/2; Hastings Bowl 33 1/2-82 1/2. Good Games and Series - J. McKeough 201-533; H. Service 173-487; B. Estep 181-463; B. Sexton 159-446; L. Jaci'son 176-441; D. Mayhew 180-415; C. Fox 172­ 406; S. Teunessen 186-398; C. Swinkunas 146-399; J. Kruger 134-370; C Service 121-359; C. Etts 131-334; F Ruthiuff 189; 1. Ruthruff 156; O. Gillons 149. . Saturday Majors Adult-Youth Tournament First. B. Kirby. W. Kirby. 1301; second. C. Purdum. C. Purdum Jr., 1280; third. C. Shumway. S. McKee. 1228; fourth. A. Faber, M. Faber; fifth, J. Butler, T. Butler, 1138; sixth, I. Weeks. J. Weeks. 1111 Secretaries’ Week April 19- 23,1999 RN’S/LPN’S We currently have full and pan time openings on our day and afternoon shifts. Long term care experience would be a plus. We have excellent wages, benefits & working conditions. If interested in this opportu­ nity to join a great team, submit your resume to the Director of Nursing at: BoSSeS—Honor your secretary by submitting his or her name in the... Thornapple Manor Banner Secretaries Contest i 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058 EOE ^'ornappie Part-time Laundry Position Includes weekends and various shifts. Willing to train the right candidate. Vacation and sick benefits are available, as well as dental and/or medical insurance. To apply for this position, fill out an application at: Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. MI 49058 EOE Notice - Pursuant to - 5 CFR part 950.104, the Local Federal Coordinating Committee for the Kent/Ottawa/Barry County Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) invites local, voluntary, private, non-profit, philanthropic, human, health, and welfare organizations that are tax­ exempt under 26 U.S.C. 501 (c) (3) and for which contributions are tax­ deductible pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 170 to apply for inclusion in the fall, 1999 cam­ paign. For further information, send a w ritten inquiry to CFC, c/o Heart of West Michigan United Way, 118 Commerce Avenue, S.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49503­ 4106. A copy of the regulations and requirements for application will be pro­ vided. Deadline for submission of a fully completed and documented application is 5 p.m., EDT, 3rd day, May, 1999. I 168; G Mcancy 192; K Keeler 176-478; N Taylor 148. S Vandcnbur 200-589; S. McKee 236-609; A Lethcoc 162; C Ser­ 1 * Arby’s Barlow Florist Bosley Pharmacy Cinder Pharmacy County Seat Chrysler Super Store of Hastings 3 names will be drawn and those 3 will receive valuable prizes from local merchants including: L.A. Floral & Gift Shop Felpausch Gilmore Jewelers Hodges Jewelry King’s Music Center Ponderosa B&K Car Wash Names will be announced in the April 22 issue of the Banner. ^Secretary Name______________________________ Mail or fax us your secretary’s name by Monday, April 19. Boss Name______________________________ Company______________________________ Telephone______________________________ Fax Number 945-5192 BANNER. 1952 N. Bnwdwxy P.O, Box IS8 Hastings. Ml 49058 -or FAX to 945-5192 —or DROP OFF at the Banner office �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 8. 1999 - Page 13 delayed. Project Graduation is under way with donations being accepted yet another week for funds to provide a safe, secure overnight celebration for lhe new graduates with lots of food, entertainment and door prizes. Some of the maple trees arc putting forth new leaf buds. Crocus and wild violets arc in blossom and daffodils arc starting to bud. Robins have returned Other varieties of songbirds arc appearing at bird feeders and sue: cakes The village truck has been pick­ ing up brush at curbside. The March winds broke a lot of branches. A local contractor lias hauled in a load of black din to an alley between Fourth Avenue and Johnson Street Lake Odessa NEWS The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet tonight (Apnl 8) at Lake Manor at 7:30. The planned speaker is not yet back from Flonda so the president and vice pres­ ident will provide a program of local inter­ est. The hostesses for the evening will be Mane Pickens and Virginia Yonkers The nominating committee for the 1999-2000 year will be announced. Election of three directors will take place at the annual meet­ ing in May. The Ionia Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. Apnl 10. John Waite will be the speaker. There is a workshop scheduled for those who are working on their “First Fam­ ilies" certificates for the 1999 class at a lat­ er date. The “Wonderful Wednesday" program at Central United Methodist Church will resume next week after a break April 7 for spnng vacation. The sessions continue to the end of Apnl. More than 30 youngsters attend each week for a snack, singing, crafts and Bible session. The children arc learning the 23rd Psalm this term. Most of those who attend are from the community. Reservations are due by April 12 for the spnng breakfast at Fellowship Hall, spon­ sored by the UMW of Central Church. This is open to all ladies of the community. Sandi Thompson of Clarksville’s Country Flo­ ral Shop will be the speaker. There is a nominal charge for the catered breakfast. Call 374-7956 for reservations The snowbirds arc starting to flutter hack to their home nests. Dick and Vcrgic Win­ kler are back from Flonda. Don and Ade­ line Eckman arc home from Anzona. Art aunt. Dons Garlock Crockett Other family members from Big Rapids. Richland and Grand Rapids attended. Death came March 28 to Helen Gilliland of Fairfield Blade. Tenn She was a native of Allegan, married in 1969 to Bernard Gilliland, formerly of Lake Odessa They were members of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society (LOAHS) She is sur­ vived bv two children; stcpgrandchildren Lea Gilliland of Pans. Texas. Dari Gilliland of Otsego. Paul Gilliland of Virginia Her memorial service was held Thursday last at an Otsego funeral home with bunal of creamains at Mountain Home cemetery Her husband had died in 1995. Bernard’s sister is Tress Holdndgc of California. Many families arc spending their spnng break with stretches for ten days on tnps south. The Robert Kruisenga family went to Flonda In the absence of Ginny. David and Betty Enckson arrived from Flonda The Bamctt-B.adcc building now has a gooseneck light on the facade directed to the new lettenng Family Medical center on the lighter colored blocks Some of the extenor finish work had to be delayed until warmer weather The Lakewood Community Good Friday service was held Fnday. April 2. New pas­ tors on the roster who took part were Rev Jerry Polk of Scbcwa Church of God and Rev. Richard Mcarn of Pleasant Valley United Brethren. Others who returned to play a role in the service were pastors George Spcas, Alan Scllman. Ward Pierce. Ben Ridder. Bnan Allbnght (who brought the message) and host pastor Emmett Kad­ well. There was nearly a full house. The chancel choir of Central UMC. the hosts, sang. The joint service of Lakewood and Cen­ tral UM churches had their two pastors shanng the order of worship. Angie McClintock and Darlene Nicthamcr sang vocal numbers. A breakfast followed, with ladies from Central serving an assortment of breakfast casseroles, fruit cup. juice and muffins. More than 60 attended. The first measurable rainfall in weeks to correct a small problem left from con­ struction of a drain in 1997. Memonal services were held April 6 in Norton. Ohio, for Feme (Streeter) Shipp, w'ho died on March 9 after only a few days in a nursing home. She had two children. Suzanne (Delos) Johnston of Lake Odessa and Donald Shipp of Homestead. Fla., four grandchildren, including Mark (Jeanne) Johnson of Lake City and Pamela (Dan) Schuck of Niles and her great-grandchil­ dren. Nicholas and Christopher Schuck. Craig and Deanne Johnson. She was retired fmm years of leaching in Ohio. With her late husband they operated National Deco­ rating and Play Corporation, which did ban­ ners, and floats for parades and promotions. They built 55 floats for the Lansing Cen­ tennial History of Transportation Parade in 1959 Her parents were prominent Lansing people who helped organize the Walnut Hills Country Club. She had graduated from Lansing Central High, Michigan MacQueen directed lhe chancel choir of Central UMC in an a capclla anthem on Easter Sunday The chancel area was bnghtened by an array of white lilies in yellow wrapped pots. The Grand Rapids Press held a contest in advance of the collegiate basketball tourna­ ments. One of the ten winners of a basket­ ball provided by MC Sporting Goods was Kay Barcroft of Hastings. A group of youth from the Christian Youth Center, directed by Rev. James Hol­ loway. is spending spnng break on a mis­ sion tip to Honduras. They had planned to go during Christmas vacation, but condi­ tions in the Latin Amencan country made that inadvisable. Thus, the venture was came Saturday afternoon. Fields are dry and need moisture. More rain came Sunday morning between seven and eleven. Skies were dark much of the day and tempera­ tures were lower than during Holy Week. Mary Garlock Hansen of Stanton drove to Lake Odessa Saturday forenoon and accompanied her aunt and cousins to Kala­ mazoo for the memorial service of their A Lansing obituary recently was for Orpha Towslcy. age 92. who had retired from Oldsmobile and was a member of Nevins Lake Church. One of her children is Vicki (Sidney) Loudenslater of Lake Odessa Her funeral was in Lansing. Income tax deadline is rapidly approach­ ing. One week to go before Uncle Sam's deadline is April 15. The Women's Fellowship of the Congre­ gational Church will meet Wednesday. April 14. at I p.m. The G.R. Press earned a story on Easter Sunday of lhe accidental death of a young father. Steven Danalow of West Olive, whose pickup truck trashed into a construc­ tion trailer. He leaves his wife of six years, Amy, children Brooke, age 4. and an infant son. Mrs. Royal Quisenberry of Brown Road in Carlton Township is his aunt and Paule Jones of Lake Odessa is his cousin. A newborn boy in Chicago Heights, 111. has brought joy to his parents Patrick and Angela (Henry) Pa'anca and to his grand­ parents John D. Henry of Gun Lake and Judy Jackson Laidler and husband Keith of Grand Ledge. His name is Nichalas Jack­ son Palance. He was bom March 21. Angela is a Lakewood graduate whose par­ ents also grew up in Lake Odessa. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cali. .945-9554 Agricultural College (now MSU) and had been involved in many civic, charitable and society groups. She often made extended visits lo Lake Odessa in summer and met with her Lansing friends and schoolmates. It isn’t the national recognition that means so much to us. . -............. ■ ■ ' ■■ ' ' ■ ' — ona napmrm v- 15868321 Borgess among top heart care centers Hospital cited fot by-pass, angioplasty results by health care firm am V'V MS VMS V cardiovascular patient care." Mid Randy Stasik, pres) . . .. - ’ -A M____ m_____ ___________ ___ _ -------- ------ W------ - ---- -------~- ------ ----- entire heart care program has a direct tanpact on reducing * . . - ----- M--------- »*—— agrawnt of care. HC1A officials said that since bypass center* collectively had a (tooth index rf .79 compared 1.15 for all other faculties with bypass programs, tv-u. though the centers tended to have a higher number of older — and often sicker - patteats * the March 15 issue of Modem Healthcare magoxta*. ................................. —-------- Jran Chenoweth. HC1A vice president, said that Baltiprograms creating top 100 Itota for both byyaa surpery results and a Barge- was one ofonly M boapital* in the United bates and one of four ta MktataMttet mode both lists president with HClA's emaahlm dhdston. ta HC1A described la smljsu as Uw bra statistically objective study of the nation’s cardiovascular centers, Borpesa was among a Dumber of centers in the tap 100 list* rational skill*. the tact that a hospital to good tn one area £ tower than 100 angkmlasty pettents tn fiscal year 1917 were excluded from the analysis. says a tot about those (hospitals) that did Borgess is one of only 34 hospitals in the United States chosen for outstanding performance in both heart procedures (angioplasty) and open heart surgery. Of the top 100 cardiovascular hospitals in the country most were ranked for excellence in just one of these categories. Borgess alone offers this kind of care in our region, and we're very grateful to our team of skilled and devoted professionals who provide this level of expertise. But more than that, we're honored by the belief our own community has in us, as they trust Borgess with their hearts. Baaad on th* rosults ol a atudy ot tin 100 top cardiovascular hospitals. racantty complatad by HCIA. Inc. and publlshad In tha March 15. im adWon al MaOtm HtMan. BORGESS HEALTH ALLIANCE It's about your lift* �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 8 1999 doesn't get a job is beyond me COURT NEWS A Middleville nun accused of delivering and manufacturing methamphetamine and marijuana, and of having a bomb in Yankee Springs Township last year pleaded not guilty to the charges in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. Joint Lee Lewis, 30. could spend more he's done nothing * Kuzava said Cook's "violence combined with his idleness poses a dangerous than 40 years in prison if convicted of all seven charges resulting from an investigation by the Southwest Enforcement Team of the Michigan Slate Police. Lewis pleaded not guilty to lite charges and an Apnl 22 predial conference was Banner CLASSIFIEDS CfliL.The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 scheduled. According information provided by the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. Lewis is charged with delivering marijuana on May 11. methamphetamine on June 1 and possessing with intent to manufacture and/or deliver 20 marijuana plants or more, but less than 200 plants, and of having a dangerous weapon oo Sept. 17. Each of the charges arc accompanied by a second offense notice, which doubles the penalty on each count. No other information was available from the Southwest Enforcement Team al press time Wednesday Hi //» H anti d Help Wanted hi \h mnnam ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING: Local Hastings fi­ nancial co. is currently accept­ ing applications for an accounting/bookkeeping position. Du­ ties include: Balancing daily ac­ counts, Inventory supplies, up­ date loans, general ledgerreports, produce monthly reports, pre­ pare spreadsheets, review daily reports, and provide support, among others. Must have either banking and/or accounting ex­ perience, and be math oriented. Wages will be based on experi­ ence. Temp, to Perm. Please sub­ mit resume to MANPOUTER, 127 S. Market Street, Hastings. 616-948-3000 EOE STWTWMt IS NOWTAK­ ING APPLICATIONS FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS. Both entry and advance posi­ tions available. Contact Staffmark at 948-8555 ask for Robin or Jody, EOE._________ IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARTHUR H. COOK. A good friend & grandfather. Wc miss you & love you still. Bobbie & family___________________ SMALL PEICE ASSEM­ BLERS: S.E. Grand Rapids automotive company is accept­ ing applications for assemblers. 2nd & 3rd shifts. Full-time, temp to perm. Start $8.25/ph. Good attendance, references, and drug free a must. Apply al MAN­ POWER, 127 N. Market. Hastings 948-3000 EQE PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888. CAD/DRAFTS READING: Local cabinet making company accepting applications for a Drafts person. Must read drafts and blueprints, and have experi­ ence in carpentn. Full-time days, overtime possible. Temp to perm. Wages based on experience. Must submit a resume. Apply at MANPOWER. 127 N. Market St., Hastings. 616-948-3000 EOE.______________________ PLASTIC MOLD INJJASSEMBLY: Lowell company accepting applications for assem­ blers and machine operators. All shifts, $7.00 p/h plus .50 p/h bo­ nus for perfect attendance. Full­ time temp to perm. Apply at MANPOWER, 127N. Market St., Hastings. 616-948-3000 EOE HELP WANTED: Registered Pharmacist part-time. 4 days per month, flexible schedule. 672­ 7774 Wrick’s Pharmacy. DATA ENTRY/GEN. OF­ FICE: Hastings manufacturer is accepting applications for data entry, filing, and customer ser­ vice. Start at $7.00 p/h., days. Must have experience and a re­ sume. Apply today at MAN­ POWER, 127 N. Market St. Hastings. 616-948-3000 EOE. REGISTERED NURSE: Health Dept, seeking qualified individual forpart-tim: employ­ ment in Paternal and Infant sup­ port program. BSN preferred & 2 yrs related experience. Excel­ lent fringes. Send resume & cover letter to: Barry/Eaton District Health Dept. 528 Beech St. Char­ lotte. Ml. 48813, Att: Devision Dirrector. E/O/E_____________ TEMPORARY OFFICE AS­ SISTANT- Duties to include: Answer 4-line phone system. Assist in filing and other general office administrative duties. Knowledge of office machines. Computer knowledge is a plus. Must have a good professional attitude and attire. $7.50 starting wage. For immediate consider­ ation please mail or fax resume to: TenderCare Hastings 240 E. North SL, Hastings Ml. 49058. Fax 616-945-2451 HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St., Freeport. Ml EOE DRIVERS, OWNER/OPERATORS NEEDED. Must have CDL or Chauff. License. Full pay, benefits. Eam up to S12.55 per hour. Lots of local and itale­ wide work. Apply in person. Stevens Van Lines. 3117 KenO-Sha Industrial Cl. SE. Grand Rapids. Ml 800-766-8995. LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd shift This well estab­ lished company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drag screen. For immediate consid­ eration contact STAFFMARK 725 W. State Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or call us at 948-8555. ATTENTION NOW HIRING! Hastings based company is now expanding its work force. Alot of new positions are now open, positions range from Customer Service, Entry Level Manage­ ment. Setup & Display. & Phone Scheduling. All positions start at over $2,000/monthly. No expe­ rience required! For interview call 616-948-2387 HELP WANTED: Pharmacy Clerk, 10-12 hrs per week, no Sundays or holidays, will train. 672-7774 Wrick’s Pharmacy. QUALITY AUDITOR: Com­ pany east of Hastings is accept­ ing applications for a Quality Auditor. 1st shift, full-time, temp to perm., must have experience reading blueprints, using cali­ pers, micrometers, and knowl­ edge of accurate tolerance mea­ surements. Must submit a re­ sume. Apply at MANPOWER, 127 N. Market Si., Hastings. 948­ 3000. EOE_________________ BANKER: HASTINGS CITY BANK is currently seeking a mature individual interested in establishing a career in the bank­ ing industry. Responsibilities will include business develop­ ment, lending and supervision of staff. Wc require a Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in business and/or accounting. The successful candidate will be sales orientated and possess excellent verbal and writtui communica­ tion skills. This career opportu­ nity in our branch system pro­ vides a competitive salary and benefit package. Send resume to: Personnel Manager Hastings Qty Bank. 150 W. Court St. Hastings. Ml. 49058 EOE/M/F BANKER: HASTINGS CITY BANK Is currently seeking a mature individual interested in establishing a career in the bank­ ing industry. Responsibilities will include business develop­ ment, lending and supervision of staff. We require a Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in business and/or accounting. The successful candidate will be sales orientated and possess excellent verbal and written communica­ tion skills. This career opportu­ nity in our branch system pro­ vides a competitive salary and benefit package. Send resume to: Personnel Manager Hastings City Bank. 150 W. Court St., Hastings. Ml. 49058 EOE/M/F TEACHERS PREFERRED to manage 2 week summei tent sale in Hastings. $700 per week, can include family & friends. Fax resume to: 703-841 -0332 or call 888-601-2982. ACCEPTING APPLICA­ TIONS for part-tifne/sunKuer help. Must have valid drivers license. Apply in person, (no phone calls). Hastings Detail Shop, 1518 Star School Rd. Hastings, MI. lost I nd! on nd LOST- 2 Springer Srainels: Tippic & Kaliegh. Liver & White. May have gotten lost in snow storm. Child's pets, one male, one female. Reward. 945-2554 / arm FOR SALE: Case 2294fwa. $2.700excellent condition. 616­ 672-5628.__________________ FOR SALE: miniature horse. Gelding, with cart & harness. Call 945-9095 after 4pm Mobile Homes ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604.___________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY ­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604 REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. TIRED OF RENTING? Own your own 2 bedroom mobile home in trailer park in Lake Odessa. $2,500. OBO. Call Lori or Jody at 852-3955 for more information. In other court business: HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES". HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093. FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegills. Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemoulh , Smallmouth Bass. Catfish. Perch. Fathead Minnows. Laggis’ Fish Farm, 08988 35th St.. Gobles. Mi 49055.616-628-2056days.. 616-624-6215 evenings.______ POPUP CAMPER: Apachee hardsidc, working kitchen, sleeps 6, excellent condition, $1,000. 795-2392____________ 1996 SKI-DO FORMULA STX 583: 96 studs, ski skins, high and low windshield. Strong runner. $2500. Call 945-9376 after 5pm. ’96 CAVALIER: 56k, excel­ lent condition. $7 200.374-0236 86 FIREBIRD TRANS AM: New exhaust, new tires & rims, glassT-tops, excellent condition, runs great’$5,500 obo. Call 948­ 8021 after 5pm. Real I stale FOR SALE- Middleville. 10 acres, gorgeous building site, $50,000080. 795-3959 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH home in the 4th Ward. New carpet, hardwood floors, paint, 728 W. Grand. Hastings. $79,900. Call 945-3681. HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Alied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800- ( nila "< He apparently worked for one month at Ole Taco in Grand Rapids and other than that, Sr//« combmatioo and a nsk of harm to others in the community " According lo attorney Mark Doster. Cook's problem is a lack of discipline "From the get-go. he has suggested boot See COURT NEWS. cont. page IS POLICE SCAT ■ Mils MAPLE GROVE his car Post of the Ulate that 39-year-old Scott H rfbre kuing control of his vehk Clark Road, according to the ll * Raphael "Lee" Gonzalez. 17. of Hastings, was granted Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Slams which allows him to have his drug conviction removed from bis record if he is successful on probation. He was ordered to spend (wo years on probation and 90 days in jail, with the last 60 days suspended if be is successful on probation, was to pay $500 in court costs Ambulance and is eligible for wort release Gonzalez was arrested by the Hastings City Police Department Feb. 16 after he attempted to sell LSD at Hastings High School. He was expelled from school as a result of the incident. ’Whether Mr. Gonzalez realizes it or not he's certainly al a crossroads.’ said assistant Barry County Prosecutor. David Maided 'Selling LSD in school in a serious offense that can have serious consequences lo society.’ tools. Arndt said Maided said Gonzalez does not seem to fully grasp lhe seriousness of what he's dene Though bis attorney. Gordon Shane McNeill, stated that the incident 'is as serious a case as the court is going to find," he added that "I do not believe he's a criminal or Trooper Mike 'I don't believe be realized at the time it was a criminal emerprise, though I believe be realizes it now.' McNeill said. McNeill said Gonzalez has participated in substance abuse assessment, is employed and has been home schooled sincc he was expelled. Tm sorry, it was a stupid act." Gonzalez told Judge James Fisher. "I wish it never happened. I've tried to turn my life around.' ’ll certainly was foolish." said Fisher prior lo sentencing. ’I'm taking into account the nature of the drug. LSD is entirely different than other things that might be available.' * Aaron Schreiner, 24. of Lake Odessa, was sentenced to three io 10 years in prison on his conviction of breaking and entering the Tbornapple Kellogg Middle School construction site last October. Another charge accusing him of stealing copper pipe and copper fittings belonging to Riteway Plumbing was dismissed la exchange for bis guilty plea. He was ordered to pay $3,009 in restitution. 'I think the defendant’s history regarding SATURDAY ONLY: 8am6pm, 243 W. Benson. Hastings. King bed set. stove, 2 dining­ room tables, lots of children/adult clothing, VCR tapes, lots of mis­ cellaneous. his 14 criminal convictions and. as his probation officer said, that be has abused probation, shows he's manipulative, be plays games and be has no morals," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. \H\crllaiHfHi\ day. bell greet you with a smile on his lace and the next day. bell steal whatever is in sight" Kuzava said Schriener has not completed school or probation, has not held a job for any given time, has not attended ’He's described as a stone cold thief One AMAZING METABOLISM BREAKTHROUGH. QuickC Easy! Free samples. Call 616­ 868-7099 Wanted WANTED TO BUY: Havetwo different clients with buyers agency that seek residence 2-3 Bed rooms and 2+ acres of land under $100,000.00 They would like to be located in N.E Allegan Co. or N.W. Bany Co. Please contact Jose R. Blanco. Westdale/Witxel. 1-800-948­ 6128, or 228 W. State St. Hastings. M 1.49058. E-mail jose@helpfull.com www.helpfull.com.__________ WANTED: NEW IDEA OR SEARS hay rake with rubber tires, call 367-48 Mor367-4648. / or Sale »I1 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS nude while you will-$20.00each- 2 or more $18.00 each. Great giftt. Action Signs 1011 E State St.. Hastings 948-8618 or toll free 888-577­ 7446.______________________ BEAUTIFUL BRASS BED WITH queen size luxury firm mMtress set. “brand new", cost SSOuOO. sacrifice $190.00. 1­ 517-541-8132._______________ 6 PIECE MAPLE FINISH BEDROOM outfit includes queen size mattress set. I month old, must sell! $270.00. 1-517­ 541-1109___________________ 1OO CARPET REMNANTS “ROOM SIZES". 25/ccms per tool, for example 12'xl8' would cost $54.00. also many larger sizes, hurry! Dennis Distribut­ ing. 401 N. Cochran. Charlotte. 541-1109___________________ KING SIZE PILLOW PUFF DELUXE mattress set with frame, “brand new", cost $1.100.00. must sell.$300.00.1517-337-3054. counseling, is behind on his child support and is currently facing domestic violence charges. 'With a history dating back to 1987, little has changed," she said. But according to his attorney. Bruce > strip off Lincoln, Schreiner has had an eight-year otingheh problem with alcohol but does not use marijuana. "I’ve known Aaron for eight years." said Lincoln. "He's personable, he's articulate and he can do whatever he wants when be sets his mind to it. The problem is, he gets on the right path, then be self-destructs." Schreiner, who has an 8-year-old child, said be is deeply concerned about his child following in his footsteps as be did his father's footsteps. "I hope you will ure the opportunity in prison to make some changes," said Fisher. YANKEE! * David Cook, 20. of Hastings, was sentenced to two to four years in prison and nine months in jail for violating his probation by taking items from a burned Barry County Sheriff's I mobile home on Barber Road. "It's clear from the pre-sentence report and attachments that Mr. Cook is unfortunately beyond help." said Kuzava. "He has had extensive counseling since 1991, and his contacts with juvenile court and Pine Rest for approximately lhe last eight years bad little affect." Kuzava noted that Cook was on probation for an assault with a dangerous weapon conviction for pointing a gun at his brother and a number of other people when he committed the burglary of lhe mobile home "Now. Mr. Cook is out stealing other people's property supposedly lo get money for his fines and costs," she said "Why he HASTINGS - A MO bill found on the 300 block of Madison Street has been turned over the Grand Rapids office of the Secret Service, according to the Hastings City Police ^AJHastings man said be was waiting east on West Madison Street when tie spoiled the bin laying alongside the curb. The bill did not look normal and he compared it lo other money that be had and found it lo be suspicious," polio: said. The bill is de scribed as "off-color," as if it were washed and faded yeen, is smaller in size and the back is printed upside down, police said. The plastic strip between layers is absent and there is a rKKiccabtc dark line across the top where it appears the bill baa been cut." police said. �The Hastings Sanner - Thursday April 8 1999 - Page 15 Clerks who sold alcohol to minors cited A sling operation targeting 12 area gro­ cery and convenience stores netted three vi­ olations of state law last Wednesday when clerks at Village Grocery in Middleville. Orangeville 6ft in Shelbyville and Prairieville Grocery in Delton were cited for selling alcohol to minors, according to Bany County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. "It's a misdemeanor for which you, as the clerk, could face up lo a $500 fine or 90 days in jail," said DeBoer. "We have sent our report to the Liquor Control Commission so they can decide to do with lhe license holders." According lo DeBoer, the license holders risk a large fine or revokation of their li­ censes to sell liquor. The sheriffs department launched lhe sting operation, in which minors attempt lo buy alcohol, to crack down on a recent problem with underage drinking. According lo DeBoer, nearly 200 tickets were written to minors for being in the possession of alcohol in 1998. And, a 19- year-old man stopped for drunk -driving told police he had been served alcohol al an area bar. "Those numbers are a concern to us," he said nearly one month ago when he an­ nounced the sling would be occurring "Wc gave them notice, then we wailed three weeks." said DeBoer yesterday "Now. we’ll wail until we have time to do ii again and then, we might hit the same businesses or go elsewhere " During last week's sting, two clerks who were not cited nearly made die mistake of selling to the minor. "The juvenile went to the counter with the alcohol, looked at it. rang it up. then realized they needed to look at lhe identifi­ cations. held onto lhe bottle while they checked, then said 'I can't sell to you.' and gave them their money back." DeBoer said "So that was good for them, although we'd rather have them do it first." The clerks in nine stores who refused lo sell to lhe minors work at Northview Gro­ cery, G&K Party Store and The Superette COURT NEWS: in Hastings, (ireg's Gel-il-Go. Village Grocery and Sain's Gourmet liiods in Mid­ dleville. Pine Lake Grocery in Plainwell. COURT NEWS, continued from page 14 Pein's Grocery in Shelbyville and Gun I -ake Standard • Debbie Padclt, 20. of Battle Creek, was camp because he thinks it would provide an opportunity to push discipline down his throat which he needs." Doster said Doster said Cook attributes the incident with the weapon to being drunk and lo having mental health problems. "Il certainly is a sad situation, Mr Cook." said Fisher "I know I've had you Three Lake 0 teens’ murder trails set Trial dales for lhe three 1-ake Odessa lecns accused of the Dec. 17 murder of 20-year-old former Sunfield woman Kassandra Marie Sandborn have been sched­ uled in Clinton County. sentenced to six months m jail, three years prohaUon and was ordered to pay $3,111 73 in restitution on hei conviction of uttering and publishing for writing bad checks in ItastinEsDcc 15 and Ift in Hastings • Roger Morin. 42. of Kalamazoo was in here before due to the fact you didn't have a job. I'm certainly sorry probation didn’t work out for you.' sentenced lo one year in jail on hts conviction of retail fraud for stealing steaks, lobster tail and other food from lhe Delton Felpaush Store March 11. • Cory Mcllvainc, 26. of Battle Creek He was also ordered to pay $500 fine and $500 court costs was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 94 days served and three years probation for his conviction of attempted false All three pleaded "not guilty" and will have jury trials. Travis Bumtiam's trial is scheduled for May 19. John Sobleskcy for June 16 and Christopher Hynes for July 21. Police have alleged the three killed Sandborn in a secluded rural area to sell her car for drugs. • Kimbery Parish pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement in connection with a charge of embezzling m<»rc than $100 from Hastings High School. Parish, a former Hastings High School pretenses over $100 for writing bad checks between Dec ft and 8. 1998, in Hastings. He was also ordered to pay S2,(XX) in court costs restitution. and lo pay $1.9.58 in secretary, was bound over to Circuit Court for sentencing on May 27. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board ot Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following CASE NO V-10-99 - Richard J Decker, (ap­ plicant) LOCATION 12015 Parkway Dr. (unrecorded Plat ol Dykstra) on the South side off England Dr in Sec 6 ot Orangeville Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect an addition 24x28 ft to an existing house that is too close to the front yard 18 ft instead of the requireo 35 ft setback and requesting to go doser to the road - rear yard than allowed 10 ft is the minimum (requesting to be 7 ft 9 inches) in the RL-1 zoning district CASE NO V-11-99 • Josef D Baiderson (ap­ plicant) LOCATION At 68 Culbert Dr on the West side off Barber Rd m Sec 28 ot Cartton twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect an addition 32x36 ft to an existing detached garage that is too dose to the side lot line of 6 ft (mini­ mum side yard setback is 14 ft) and which will make the budding larger than allowed in the RL-1 zoning district CASE NO V-12-99 • Joseph and Julia Damore, (applicants) LOCATION At 4351 Indian isie at Fme Lake on the lakeside off Lemaar Rd in Sec 30 of John­ stown Twp PURPOSE Requesting a vanance to extend an existing deck an additional 3 ft that would make it too dose to the front lot line 8.5 ft (min.mum of 35 fl) and the existing house is too dose to the side yard one (1) ft (minimum is 6 ft ) in th RL-1 zoning distnd CASE NO V-13-99 - Larry and Kathy Grueter (applicants) LOCATION At 3551 W Shore Dr on the lake­ side at Fine Lake off Lemaar Rd in Sec 19 of Johnstown Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to ered a 2nd story addition to an existing house which is encroaching the sideyard - zero (0) sideyard set­ back (minimum is 6 ft) in the RL-1 zoning district CASE NO V-14-99 • David and Judy Ramsey, (applicants) LOCATION At 1895 Boulder Dr on the North side oft Powell Rd m Sec 16 of Hastings Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to ered an attached garage 23x33 ft that would be 4 ft from the sideyard setback (minimum is 10 ft) m the R1 zoning district CASE NO V-15-99 - Jennifer Phillips, (appli­ cant) David Dudley, (property owner) LOCATION AT 1036 Chartton Dr T horn apple Lake on the North side of the road oft Cogswell Rd in Sec 19 of Castleton Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to place a 14x70 ft HUD premanufactured home closer to the front yard (requesting to be 17 5 ft ). the min­ imum is 30 ft and closer to the rear yard (re­ questing to be 8 5 ft). the minimum is 10 ft m the RL-2 zoning district CASE NO V-16-99 - Kevin McKeough (appli­ cant) LOCATION Al 4434 Trails End on the West side off Wildwood Rd in Sec 4 of Orangeville Twp PURPOSE Requesting to ered a 2nd story addition to an existing house that is too close to the sideyard i ft & 2 5 ft (minimum is 6 ft). and lo erect an covered porch 6x40 ft closer to the rear yard 2 ft (minimum is 10 ft ). and requesting a variance to erect an addition to an existing garage that would be too close to the sideyards 2 ft and 4 ft (minimum is 6 ft) and too close fo the rear yard 2 ft (minimum is 6 ft ) in the RL-1 zon­ ing district CASE NO V-17-99 • Tom and Michelle Barry, (applicant) LOCATION At 3532 West Shore Dr on the lakeside at Fine Lake off Lemaar Rd in Sec 19 of Johnstown Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect an attached garage 24x24 ft too dose to the side­ yard 5 64 ft (minimum is 10 ft). and to erect an addition 30x34 4 ft to an existing house that is too close to the sideyard 6 77 ft 8 37 ft (mini­ mum is 10 ft ) in the RL-1 zoning district MEETING DATE April 20 1999 TIME 7 30 PM PLACE Community Room in the Courts and Law Budding at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members before the hearing interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed to 616-948-4820 The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office 220 W State St Hastings Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 pm i Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further in­ formation The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meetingiheanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County ot Barry individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown County Administrator 220 W State Street Hast­ ings Mi 49058 (616 948-489’ Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk (4/8) 2000 Neon In-SlecK- Year! Auto.. A/C 99 Sebring JX Convertible Grand Caravan SE All Aeu Aiiitn. A.C. V-6. Loutlttl Mon-. 75 iiki. Ircw. 75.000 tilde,. Selling Pnc <*3.000 mi. I-..—-, Totid .Ilf .11 t.3 * tax. [dotr ■* fhlr. All rrhnr. u» .fouler UWMXMro *278“_ ’199“ ~ *13,490 75 llio. Irsw. 75.000 Hide-. Seiling I or $27,697.00. Dur ,.i narpiNNi - 1*1423.68 J»23,954.*»0. Du.- >ii uM’rplKni - S57H..3!. in. . jmhhi > I.G6I.INI - tux A |4m>-. All ’179.. 99 Dodge Durango * tax. title & (duic. Lzm—j kgntMtt A13.468.SU ' "mi vu.'W.m »■> ' ’ ••n*>rr*ir *298“ _ ( \its 99 Dodge Stratuh ■ntrepia Auto.. A/C. V-6. 16,000 2 tkiur. auto.. A/G. 5.700 uiil«->. mik». *243 —. Only- Only~. or *17.800 or ’144 ~ 96 Dodge Kam Club Cab SET 5 -pttl. A/C. wry dean. Auto. . A/C. V-8. our tmiwr. Only- or r 97 Dodge Grand Caravan SE *13.900 *237 - or *147 *17.900 .r Only— ’189 .r *i:L800 94 Buick Skylark 4 Dr. Auto.. A/C. V-6. wry dran. Aidti.. A/C. & mnrr. Only- *119 —. Only- *121 .r *9.950 or *O.75O or *8.850 95 Pontiac Grand Am SE 98 Chevy Crew Cab 4x4 Silverado 95 Ford Taurus SE 4 Door 4 floor. auto.. A/C. V-6. Aulo.. .A/C. V-6. luu-l Onlv 4.500 milt-! ... . VC. V-H O,.ly_*249 *195- *1X900 93 Chrysler Concorde 95 Dodge Stratum ES *10.900 98 Dodge Dakota Club Cab 4x4 Auto.. A/C. V-6. 7 |nt-"»-i or or oh>,*249- ’105 or *0.750 Only- Onl,- *10.900 95 Saturn 4 Door Auto.. A/C. full fiower. Auto Auto.. A/C Only— *132 *343- -r *8.450 *18.900 .r Only- *155 •r *9.950 *25.900 1455 W. State Street, Hastings THE CHRYSLER 945-9383 or 1-800-888-6164 uper tore OPEN Mon & Wed. 8:30 a m. - 8:00 p.m.:Tuefi.. Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 a m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sat 10:00 a m - 3W p m. OF HASTINGS CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH * All payments figured with 20°o cash or trade down ♦ tax. title, license & doc fee to qualified bqyers. 97-98 - 84 mo 10%: 95-96 - 72 mo 12%; 93-94 - 60 DODGE JEEP mo 12%: 90-92 - 48 mo 12% �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 8. 1999 Parents sue property owner over boy’s death in sandpit LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made m the conditions ot a mortgage made by Richard W Knauss and Di­ anna J Knauss. husband and wile, to Long Beach Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated December 12. 1997 and recorded January 15. 1998 by instrument No 1006031 Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Lehman Capital a Division ot Lehman Brothers Holdings inc by assignment dated December 19. 1997 and recorded on January 22 1999 by Instrument No 1024051. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ot Sixty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 94/100 Dollars ($62 969 94) including .mer­ est at the rate of 11 49% per annum Under the power ot sale contained .n the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage w»“ be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. Of some part of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p m on April 29. 1999 The premises are located in the Village of Mid­ dleville Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Lot 30 ol the Middleville Downs Addition #2. Village of Middeville. according to the Recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 13 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tb-j date of the sale Dated March 18. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Lehman Capital, a Division of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc . as Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 File No 189 0077 (4/15) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent s Estate Flic No. 99-22571-SE Estate of DOUGLAS G COOPER DE­ CEASED Social Security No 372-26-9772 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing will be held on April 28 1999 at 9 30 a m in the probate courtroom Hast­ ings. Michigan befoie Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Dorotha E Cooper requesting that Dorotha E Cooper be appointed personal repre­ sentative of the Estate of Douglas G Cooper. De­ ceased. who lived at 980 Cook Road Michigan and who died 3-17-99 and requesting also the will of the deceased dated September 6. 1995 be admitted to probate It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined Creditors ot the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication ot this notice Notice is further given that estate wiH then be as­ signed to entitled persons appearing of record April 1. 1999 Richard J Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE A LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616945-3495 DOROTHA E COOPER BY Richard J Hudson 980 Cook Road Hastings Michigan 49058 (4/8) Legal Notice The Annual Report of the Paulsen Trust for the year 1998 is available for inspection at its pnncipal office during regular business hours by any citizen requesting within the 180 days of this no­ tice Nelson R Allen. Trustee 5230 Village Dr. S W Wyoming, Mi 49509 (4/8) The parents of a 10-ycar-old rural Nashville boy who suffocated lo death tn a sand pit behind his home Sept. 30 are su­ of the weight of the soil Neighbors, including Gary Wendorf. The complaint further charges that the Wendorfs allowed the Sobleskeys’ son to ing property owners Gary and Tena Wcndorf, according to a summons and com­ plaint filed with lhe Barry County Clerk's office March 29. Paul Sobleskey, who rents from the Wendorfs at 5876 Scott Road, and Lou were able to free him. but efforts to resus­ citate the boy were not successful, it was reported The Sobleskeys allege in their complaint that lhe Wendorfs and their business, WPW Repair Service, "knew or should have play on the sand pit area of their property which they claim constitutes negligence that was a proximate cause of Lance Soblcsky s fatal injuries Sobleskey of Eaton Rapids are suing for damages under the Wrongful Death Act. in­ cluding health care, funeral and burial ex­ penses. pain and suffering of Lance Sobleskey during the time between "defen­ dant's negligence" and his death along with other damages no less that. $25,000. Lance Sobleskey apparently was playing in the sand pit with his sister and brother that afternoon when a large, heavy section of earth gave way and fell on top of him. according to earlier reports. His siblings, police originally reported, attempted to free him but could not because "The defendants maintained an attrac­ tive nuisance on their property, which ul­ known that the sand pit located on their timately caused the death of Lance Sobleskey... and that the owners... owed property posed a dangerous invitation io a young and/or immature person and know­ ing that lhe sand pit could be extremely dangerous, owed a duty to the public to plaintiff a duty to warn or repair the prop­ erty or enclose the property." the suit stales. The Wendorfs have 21 days after receiv­ ing the summons to file an answer with the court or to lake other lawful action. Lance Sobleskey was a fourth grade stu­ dent at Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville, and he and hU family had moved into the Scott Road home just three days properly supervise, care for and maintain the property in a way in which the property was secure or safe." The couple also charges that lhe Wen­ dorfs "failed to inform the Soblcskys of the danger imposed by the sand pit and also failed to utilize any restrictive devices, i.e. fencing, and also failed to post trespassing signs and failed to correct or repair the dan­ ger." poor to the accident 1911 EMERGENCY The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County (CAPCBC) is seeking candidates for the part-time position of Executive Director. 2 Home Address Signs The successful candidate will be skilled in public speaking, competent in writing, have strong orga­ nizational skills, knowledge of the budgetary process and have basic knowledge and under­ standing of child abuse, neglect and prevention. Required by new Barry County Ordinance •4 , • • • • This administrative position requires a flexible schedule of 16-20 hours per week and offers an annual salary of $12,000. 819.95 ea. - 2 or more 817.95 ea. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Mailed same day (*3.00 postage) Installation available Action Signs Submit resume by April 15. 1999 to CAPCBC Search Committee. P.O. Box 304. Hastings, Ml 49058. (across from E.W. lUtss) 101! E. State St.. Hastings (616) 948-8618 888-577-7446 or Toll Free 1999 OLDS AURORA WHITE DIAMOND 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA O.O%* FINANCING DEEP TINT GUSS, V-6, AUTOMATIC, LEATHER, CD, POWER EVERYTHING. Was *37,294 *27.960' W CRUISE. •36 months. ^*2.1,990 LoyaftyCsrthcate 1999 OLDS 88’S 1999 GMC SONOMA HIGH AIDER EXT. CAB 4X4 SEVERAL TO CHOOSE FROM! r - *2.500 9 / 1998 GMC A <1994 GRAND\ <1995 DODGE\ AM GT 1500 PICKUP YUKON 4X4 LOADS), 4 DOOR, BALANCE Of FACTORY WARRANTY. SUPKG. POWER ROOF, ^25,995y *6,995 <1995 CHEVY\ LUMINAAPV < 1997 GMC A SONOMA MODULAR SEATING, 3800 TOWNS!, FLARESIDE, MOTOR, DUAL HEAT A AIR. 15,000 MILES, AJR.UKE NEW. 1*8,995J *9,995 <1995 GMC 3500A < 1997 CHEVY V-6, AUTO, AC, CD, TIT, CRIMEA MORE! 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I *6,995) •ALL USED VEHICLES + TAX & PLATE ONLY. OOOD PEOPLE WITH POOR CREDIT WELCOME! Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 “Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition.* ERIC DREISBACH. NEW CAR MGR./PRESIDENT DON GENTRY. USED CAR MGR. DAVE WALLEY. BUSINESS MGR. GLENN WAGER. SALES CHRIS SILVERMAN. SALES (616) 948-8000 Today or toil free 1-888-494-5539 N SALLS HOURS: Mon. & Wed. until 8: Tues.. Thurs.. Fri. until 6; Saturday until 2 SERVICE HOURS: Call s Mon. & Wed. 8-7; Tues.. Thurs. & Fri. 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-04-15.pdf 58e0b167b917d9ede11c8ed32f62b570 PDF Text Text New court law hearing is here See Story on Page 3 sports previews See Previews on Pages 10-12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 J v”has«rgs p::*’: icttesa-y ......... i2:scH,»sr H. ANNER VOLUME 146, NO. 15 News Briefs: Hi 4,.^> 1893 THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1999 PRICE SC Two teens killed in separate accidents Kiwanis blood drive planned Grice Lulher*i Church on Nonh Street in Hasting! will be the site of a blood drive being held by the Hastings Kiwanis Wednesday, April 21. Donors can give blood any time between I and 6:45 pm. Those contributing Wood must be al lest 17 years old. weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in generally good health. The local blood drive is pan of a statewide blood drive involving Kiwanis members, families and the community. According io the American Red Cross, blood donors provide 100 percent of the blood products needed for hospital patients in 33 counties in the Great Lakes region. Every blood donor saves up to five hospital pa­ tients' lives with every donation. Il is impossible for blood dohort td mchsdmg the H1V virwutuUMvai^ by donating blood. Brand new, sterile collection equipment, including the neetSe. is used for every donation. ‘Golden Deeds1 to be honored Ibc Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations for the Book of uonea uecos awam This is an exclusive Exchange Club program that honors members of the community who serve their fellow citizens The club annually seeks to Barrett Sherwood Adam Dipp by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Two teenaged boys, both athletes, were killed in separate car accidents Just 12 hours apart early this week, having two families uxi two school districts looking for ways to cope. 'Everyone in our entire building has been affected in some way, on different lev­ els.* said Tun Johnston, principal of Hast­ ings High School, where 15-year-old Bar­ rett Sherwood was a freshman student and movies, said David's grandmother, Gwen Wright. "They had picked up the pizza and were on Uiet* way hr-qieJji*v a mile from the bouse.' when the accident occurred uld Gwen. The road was pretty greasy with been very difficult' Sherwood was wearing his seal belt as he rode with his cousin and best friend, 16year-old David Wright in the driver's scat on a rainy Sunday evening. The two had the rain." According to police. David lost control of the car at about 7 pm as he drove south on South Broadway three-tenths of a mile south of Brogan Road The 1992 Dodge Dynasty went off the left side of the roadway and struck one tree, then another, both times on the passenger side where Barrett was sitting. Barren was reportedly trapped inside the vehicle and had to be extracted before be could be taken to Pennock Hospital, where be was pronounced dead. David was treated and released. Police do not know whether David was been to Hastings to pick up pizza and See TEENS KILLED, continued page 2 athlete And at Tbomapple Kellogg High School, where 17-year-old Adam Dipp was a junior who played football, wrestled and ran track. Principal Ellen Zack said, 'It's Sliding Safely into Spring... The varsity Saxons touched home plate often during their doubleheader sweep over the Lady Lions of Maple Valley Tuesday afternoon at Hastings High School. The two triumphs gave Hastings a wonderful start to its spring softball season (Photo by Perry Hardin) recognize a member of the community for his or her exceptional publicspirited deeds who. because of quiet unassuming dedication, may be unrecognized for his or her activities. The award will be presented at the Mayor's Exchange Luncheon on Tues­ day. May 25. The Book of Golden Deeds recipient also has historically been honored with being the grand marshal of the Hastings Summerfest Previous recipients have included the Rev Russell Sarver, Patty Engle and Dave Storms. To nominate someone for the award, call Sara Feldbauer, (616) 945-3775 for an application form. Completed nomination forms must be mailed to the following address by May 7: Sara Feldbauer. 418 S. Young St., Hastings, Mich. 49058 Township donations to shelter legal? by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor There may be a legal way through spe­ cial contracts for townships and ocher mu­ nicipalities to contribute to the cost of building a county-owned animal shelter, but it's not happening yet Governmental units apparently are nol allowed to donate tax dollars directly to the Barry County Animal Shelter 2000 Com­ mittee fund. However, volunteer committee members, who are spearheading a drive to construct a new shelter, are looking for legal avenues for municipalities in the county to contribute. Less than $40,000 of the cost of a pro­ ■Lost Worlds* next travelogue "Lou Worlds of the. Bible' will be the seventh and final of a series of Ki­ wanis travelogues shown this season Friday at 7 p.m. al the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. Rick Ray will be on hand to narrate his film, which will focus on four countries in the Middle East where there is a rich history of biblical accounts. Ray follows in the footsteps of pilgrims and adventurers to explore the human side of the mysterious and perilous Middle East. He visits the better known and not so well known historical sites contemporary to biblical references, as well as locations important to the modem countries of the region More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 posed $300,000 structure still has to be raised by the committee by a July 13 dead­ line. Two township boards have expressed interest in contributing $5,000 each to the project and ocher township boards are con­ sidering donations, committee members said. The issue of whether townships can legally donate to a county-owned building surfaced at the end of Tuesday's meeting of the County Board of Commissioners and Commissioners eventually tabled the is­ sue and County Board Chairman Jim Bai­ ley said be would ask the county's legal firm if municipalities can donate directly to a county building fund for the animal shel­ ter, without special contracts with the county. Humane Society or animal control tensions mounted as committee members office. Volunteer committee member Jim Brown had asked Bailey to seek legal advice about the direct donation possibilities. and commissioners explored the three op­ tions given by the county's attorney, Peter Cohl. Preparing legal contracts to allow dona­ tions between municipalities and the County Humane Society or the County Animal Control office, which is under the supervision of the County Sheriffs De­ partment. were rejected by spokespersons for those agencies The County Board also nixed, at least for now the idea of serving as a conduit, through legal documents, for contributions from municipalities. Before that, the board rejected, by a dead­ lock 4-4 vote, a motion asking its attorney to draw up an agreement that would legally allow municipalities to contribute to the shelter through the county. Voting for the county to get involved with such a written agreement were commissioners Emmet Herrington, who made the motion; Robert Wenger, Clare Tripp and John Barnett. Against having the county serve as a con­ duit for township donations were Bailey, Rod Goebel. Jeff MacKenzie and Sandy James. MacKenzie said he would like the town­ ships to work directly with the Humat.e Society, which is already serving as a clear­ inghouse for all the other funds generated for the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee, but that motion was tabled. MacKenzie also said be wanted the Michigan Attorney General's opinion on the issue of receiving township donations to help build the county-owned shelter building The Shelter Committee has assumed re­ sponsibility for raising half the cost of a new shelter. The County Board of Com­ missioners ba*, pledged its support for the project and has pledged $150,000 to pay for the other half. Once the building is con­ structed. it will be owned, operated and maintained by the county. See SHELTER, continued page 14 Drain commissioner Bob Shaffer resigns by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Robert W. Shaffer, who was elected Barry County drain commissioner in 1988. plans to resign May 31. In a letter to County Board Chairman Jim Bailey, Shaffer said he was leaving for personal reasons "I am looking forward to spending moretune with the grandkids, doing some travel­ ing and working in my wood shop," Shaf­ fer said. His successor will be appointed by a panel comprised of the Barry County pros­ ecutor, clerk and probate judge to fill the remainder of Shaffer’s term, which expires Dec. 31, 2000. If needed, Shaffer said be would be will­ ing to tulp out in the drain commissioner’s office on a part-time basis "I have enjoyed these last 10 1/2 years working with individuals in controlling surface water discharge," be said. "I have come to realize more fully how important proper surface water drainage is to the fanner in producing crop.-; to the property owner in controlling Hooting and promot­ ing ponding for ground water recharge that provides for oir drinking water supply." The county has more than 200 estab­ lished county drams, Snaffer said. "Some are less than 1/2 mile long and some over 10 miles long. They arc all needed and must be maintained. Most important to administering the Drain Code is a good working relationship with governmental agencies such as township, county and stale, along with the general public." Shaffer also said he has appreciated die support be has received from the County Board of Commissioners and county citi­ zens. Prior to bolding elected office, Shaffer worked for many years at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hastings. He retired as environmental health director at die healdi department before assuming the drain commissioner's job. He and his wife, Rosie, who assists in the activity department at Tbomapple Manor, live in Hastings Robert W Shaffer �• ’age 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 15 1999 News Briefs: Historical Society to meet tonight The Harry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight (Thursday, April 15) at the Castleton Township Halt 915 Reed St., Nashville. Lawrence Hecker will present the program, "Memories of Tbomapple Lake." Historical Society meetings are open to the public. Weather spotter training planned Anyone interested in becoming a weather spotter may attend a training session Monday, April 19, al the Barry County Emergency Operations Center in Barry Central Dispatch, 2600 Nashville Road. Training will start at 6:30 p.m. and should last about an hour and a half. Training materials will be provided. John Hislop, director of emergency management services for Barry County, said weather spotters serve as volunteer lookouts for the National Weather Service, alerting the service to various weather phenomena, including severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, high winds and other potential weather problems. The weather service and local emer­ gency services use information pro­ vided by spotters to back up and con­ firm other weather data to allow more informed decisions to be made about emergency situations Blood drive is April 16 The American Red Cross Great Ijkes Region will have a community blood drive from I to 6:45 p.m. Friday. April 16, at the Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St., Nashville. Ureal Rod Cross officials said that 97 percent of the population will have received a blood transfusion by age 75, yet only 5 percent of the population donates. They added (hat because donations are typically made into three differet,1 components, a single donation might help a burn patient, accident victim and cancer survivor. Anyone who is al least 17 years old, weighs al least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given Wood within 56 days of (be date of the drive is eligible Io contribute For more information, call 1-800GIVEUFE. 'Spring Fling* is May 14-16 Tnc annual "Spring Fling" in Hast­ ings again will kick off Michigan Week next month The May 14-16 events will include the city cleanup and street sweep, city­ wide garage sales, entertainment and educational displays. Two new attractions will be a used sports equipment sale and a climbing tower for the adventurous. Spring Fling Chairwoman Julie IX-Boer notes that about 900 students from the Hastings Middle School will tackle a variety of jobs to clean up the city on that day. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting area-wide garage sales, but "if they don’t want to do it in their home, they can rent space on the (Barry County) Courthouse lawn for $10 fur one day," Chamber Executive Director Dixie StadelManshum said. Chamber members can have a space without charge. Others may rent a 10- by 10-loo< space for $10. Historic Charlton Park is planning an activity for Friday evening. May 14. and will be host for the 11th an­ nual Corvette Celebration Sunday. May 16. Die County YMCA, in conjunction with the Hastings Rotary Club, will hold a used sports equipment sale Saturday. May 15. on the courthouse lawn. Donations may include such items as bikes, skis, baseball, football and hockey equipment, roller blades, sports shoes, balls and exercise equipment. Donors arc being asked to bring sports items to the Y during the week prior to the sale The Y also will bring in a 30-foot climbing tower geared for all ages and all climbing abilities. Three can climb at a time for $5 each, per climb. To participate in Spring Fling or for more information call 945-2454 or 945-0150 'Spring Thing* date canceled The Hastings High School Drama Club has announced the cancellation of its "Spring Thing 99" that was scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Thursday. April 22. in the high school lecture hall. Drama coach Mary Martha Melendy said the move was prompted by unforeseen scheduling complications She said she hopes to have the "Spring Thing" rescheduled for a later dale. Chamber 'After Hours* planned The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will have an "After Hours" gathering from 5 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday, April 15’ at the County Seal Restaurant Hosts will be the Stale Employees Credit Union. The event will include refreshments, a time to relax and visit with business associates and meet new faces and promote area business. For more information, call the chamber at 945-2454. Crime victims' ceremony set A tree planting ceremony of remembrance and hope will be held at 11 am. Saturday, April 24, at Charlton Park, to observe National Crime Victims Week April 25 to May 1. Victims of all crimes and the general public are welcome. The ceremony, sponsored by the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will be taken inside in case of rain. There is no admission charge. For more information, call 765­ 5322 or 948-3388. ‘Friends’ selling cookie dough The Hastings Circic of Friends are holding their anneal April Hill cookie dough fund-raiser this month. All pren ceeds go towafil the maintenance costs HHS choir students receive top ratings in Florida competition by David T. Young Editor City of Hastings officials will apply for a grant to develop a park on a seven-acre site just north of the Hastings Industrial Incubator. The City Council Monday night adopted a resolution to authorize application to the Department of Environmental Quality for a $167,000 Clean Michigan Initiative grant, with the city providing $45,000 in match­ ing funds. Joseph Rahn, economic development di­ rector of the city, outlined the plans for council members, mentioning that the park would include a boardwalk, a canoe launch on the Thornapple River, a trail system and fishing area. He added that a service drive could be part of the project to enable con­ struction of additional industrial structures. Rahn acknowledged that the proposed grant was "rather quickly put together," but be is optimistic abo^t the city’s chances ' “It might be some' time (before it’s offi­ cially approved), but we’re encouraged." The Clean Michigan Initiative was the meal raisin, peanut butter and sugar. The cost is $ 12 for a box of 72 cook­ ies. The cookies must be pre-ordered by April 28. Anyone interested in pur­ chasing or selling the cookie dough may call Sue Kolanowski at 948-2974. environmental cleanup bond issue that statewide voters passed in 1996. ’The difference between this and a block grant." Rahn explained, "is that there doesn't have to be the promise of jobs, though it must show an economic benefit" When asked if there would be any main­ tenance costs once the park was finished. Rahn replied, "I expect that lawn mowing and trash removal would be the extent of it." The city now holds the right of first re­ The annual mecting/dinner of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22, al the Hastings Country Club, 1550 N. Broadway Guest speaker will be B93 morning radio disk jockey Neal Dionne, who has participated in many roof sit fund­ raisers on behalf of child abuse prevention. The fund-raisers have helped the Barry County child abuse council to begin offering free parenting workshops and have helped fund mini­ grants Besides Dionne’s presentation, the meeting will include a brief awards ceremony honoring volunteers, a family-friendly business and a family­ friendly workplace. Nominating forms are available at local libraries and various businesses throughout the county. Tickets for the dinncr/mecling, arc $10 a person and $18 per couple. To register, call 948-3264. Irish, bluegrass set at Showcase wearing a seat belt, but said a driver's side airbag deployed during the crash. The car was apparently not equipped with a passen­ ger side airbag. Barrett and David's mothers are twins and through their closeness, the two boys were inseparable nearly all of their lives, some­ times sharing their love for fishing and swimming during summers at the family cottage near Baldwin. "They spent a lot of lime together," said Wright. Barrett was a member of Boy Scout Troop #175, led by Don Converse, and had recently accepted a position as manager of the freshman boys' baseball team, coached by Jason Sixbcrry. And last fall Barrell played freshmen football under coach Marsh Evans, said Johnston. "Barrett was a very quiet young man,” said Johnston. "He was very well liked." Upon hearing the news, Johnston called a meeting of the high school teaching staff prior to school Monday morning, and later made a public address announcement to the students. "We told them that we wanted them to know the facts, not rumors, that we did tonight, featuring Patti Anne Lea and the group Overdrive at the Musicians’ have two young men involved in an auto­ mobile accident and that one had been Showcase al Arby's Restaurant. Patti Anne Lea is a singer, songwriter and guitarist from Vermontville. She performs music in an Irish style. Singing since she was a young child, her early performances in the late 1960s and early '70s included many coffee houses as a solo artist and an extensive lour of the Midwest as a vocalist/guilarist for the band, "Pie in killed and one would be needing our sup­ Overdrive, a four-member bluegrass group, has appeared many times at the Showcases. Musicians in this group have played in such popular West Michigan groups as The Williams Family, Counterpoint and Heartland Seating at the Showcase is available on a first-come, first-served basts. fusal on the property, which is owned by the Apollo Group, which means it can match any offer anyone makes for the site. The property has been appraised at $46,000. Councilman David Jasperse, m moving to adopt the resolution, said, "I think it sounds like a good idea." The resolution passed 8-0. with Mayor Frank Campbell absent. In other business Monday exening, the council: • Was told that Councilman Harold Hawkins will seek another four-year term from the Second Ward in next November’s city election. Hawkins was in attendance at a council meeting for the first lime in more Ilian a month because of chemotherapy treatments. He said he feels optimistic about his health and wants to continue serving die city. Other v*ais up for grabs in the November cleaina wilLbc for-mayor, and council members Miriam While, Don Tubbs and Barry Wood. Only While lias announced she won't seek another term. • Adopted a resolution to approve a "flammable material" permit for the new Taco Bell restaurant and gas station going in soon next to the Elias Brothers restau­ rant in the 900 block of West State Street. • Learned from Director of Public Ser­ vices Director Jeff Mansfield that the an­ nual spring cleanup will start Monday, April 19 and last for about two to three weeks • Set workshops on the 1999-2(XM) fiscal year budget for 6 p.m. on two Mondays, May 10 and 24, before regularly scheduled council meetings. • Approved the renewal of the city's lease agreement with Hastings Plastics and Fin­ ishing. • Approved a requr * from Joe LaJoye for the $1,500 in annual funding for the Community Band program and use of Fish Hatchery Park for the concerts during the summer. • Granted a request from Mark Schmidt to use the baseball field at Fish Hatchery Park for a 14- and 14-year-old team. • Granted a request from the Barry County Christian School to use the Fish Hatchcry Park soccer fields for girls' soccer games. • Approved a request from Allie Smith to use the parking lot next to Tyden Park Wednesdays and Saturdays for the Earners’ Market. • Granted a request from the Tbomapple Valley Soccer Club to use the Fish Hatch­ ery Park soccer fields. • Approved the following bids: $18,020 from Gavin Ford & Mercury for a new De­ partment of Public Services van; $52,200 from Hastings Concrete & Construction for spring curb and gutter replacement work; $11.225 to Northern Equipment Co. for articulated tool carrier budcct; and $45 per tree to Cottage Gardens for up to 200 trees for the street tree program. • Received the first quarter 1999 building inspector’s report, which noted 14 permits issued at a total estimated value of $763,500 and 151 rental units inspected. Two teens killed in separate accidents, continued Irish and bluegrass music will provide a musical buffet al 6:30 the Sky." and in competition al a local high school during the "Musicfest Orlando" The competition drew choir groups from all over the nation, according to high school choir director Patti LaJoye. The Hastings group is pictured above performing at Epcot Center. Grant would fund park north of incubator site I. .W April Hill cookies arc frozen, precut and come in five varieties: M&M chocolate chip, chocolate chip, oat­ Child abuse dinner slated Eighty-six Hastings High School choir students achieved the highest rating possible at a Florida music festival March 25-28. The students received a "superior" rating, meaning the group was "of championship caliber on a national level" and gave a "superb performance demonstrating a high level of proficiency." according to wntten festival materials Choir students raised money for the trip to Florida prior to flying there They performed a concert at Disney's Epcot Center port." Johnston said. Then the school's crisis plan was set into place, providing counseling services by the school's staff counselors. "Our three high school counselors did a good job." said Johnston. "Some students trickled in through the day. Some came as individuals, some came in groups." Though school will not be called off dur­ ing Barrett s funeral today, set for 11 a m at Emmanual Episcopal Church in Hast­ ings. students and staff who would like to attend will be excused Among those speaking at the funeral will be coach Evans. Johnston said. Adam Dipp of Freeport was also an ath­ lete. active in football, wrestling and track at Thomapplc-Kellogg High School Members of the track team honored him by- wearing arm bands in a meet earlier this week. At the Whitneyvillc Bible Church, he was involved in the youth camp, attended the Y Camp at Algonquin l^kc and the space camp in Jackson. Adam was on his way to school Monday at about 7:30 a.m., driving without a scat bell in a 1991 Ford Explorer, heading south on Stimpson Road when 42-year-old Janine Marie Mayhew entered the roadway ahead of him, police said. As Adam tried to pass the 1999 Oldsmo­ bile Bravada, Mayhew attempted to make a The school's crisis response team con­ sists of Zack, school counselors, special education teachers, the dean of students and the school psychologist. "He was a very, very polite, well man­ nered young man. a good student and good athlete," said Zack. "It’s very upsetting to me, too. I saw him a lot because if I hrd a problem with my computer, or e-mail or something, he would always help. And, I try to get to know all my students. Our hearts, prayers and concerns go out to his family al this time." The funeral has been scheduled for 11 left-hand tum into a driveway, but instead, a m. Friday at the Wren Funeral Home in collided with Adam’s vehicle. She later told police she had not used her turning signal, police said. ITic collision sent Adam's vehicle off the roadway, where it hit a tree, went airborne, rolled clockwise three times, throwing him from the driver's scat. Both vehicles collided a second time, said troopers, coming to rest facing south, right side up Adam was found beneath May­ hew’s vehicle when officers arrived. Despite the efforts of a paramedic who arrived just one minute after a nearby resi­ dent called 911. and the efforts of the AeroMed Helicopter’s medical team. Adam was pronounced dead at the scene, said po­ lice. Mayhew and her 10-year-old passenger, who were wearing seal belts, were not hurt. Police will send their report to the Barry County Prosecutor's office for review, though no charges arc being sought by po­ lice. A computer enthusiast. Adam enjoyed designing his own web page and helping others with their computers, as well as helping to maintain the school's computer Hastings. lab He also like hunting, camping and help­ ing his father in his construction business. Principal Ellen Zack said a crisis response team was set into motion as soon as tiie school learned of Adam's death. "I think the kids handled it very well." she said "Of course, we're all devastated by it, but they held each other up" Local schools, receive federal technology grants Federal grants totaling $62,476 were re­ cently received by three area school districts and one library. The grants were given to pay for the grant receivers’ telecommunications ser­ vices, Internet access, cabling for computer networks, and other technological needs Schools and libraries across Michigan re­ ceived money through the grant program, with the most money going to those school districts demonstrating the greatest financial need, based on the district's free and reduced lunch rale Local districts had to undergo an exten­ sive application process to qualify for the funds. Receiving $39,424 was the Delton Kellogg School District Thornapple Kellogg Schools received $20,516 The Barry Intermediate School District received Si.317. And the Delton District Library was given $1,218. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 15 1999 - Page 3 Geiger asked to intervene in southwest sewer issue Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Saying that residents served by the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority have received no relief from state and county officials regarding alleged ille­ gal rale increases, denial of information, il­ legal discharges and financial difficulties. Barf, Cichy of Delton has appealed to Slate Rep. Terry Geiger to intervene The (stale's) sewer oversight comnuuee worksheets of lest results for the plant ft* November and December, a copy of the original ordinance and a copy of her con­ tract with the authority for hookup to the system. All requests were denied by the board, the suit alleges Cichy has since received copies of all re­ used to be under the Public Service Com­ mission," she told Geiger al a monthly. Legislative Coffee in Hastings Monday quested monthly meeting packets and the authority reversed its initial denials, but re­ quired her to resubmit her request in writ­ momi.ig "It's my understanding that no longer exists. Where can we go?" Cichy said she and other residents con­ ing. she alleges The suit also charges that the authority by cerned about bow the authority is being operated and its financial impact on them sent a proposal to Geiger's office in early February, asking him to intercede for them with the Michigan Attorney General's of­ fice for help with what she calls "a local New school orchestra makes first appearance Barry County Christian Schoofs new band r.iade its first public appearance Wednesday, performing for the Hastings Kiwanis under the direction of John Price, who volunteers his time to direct the band. The new musical group was first begun 18 months ago. First hearing on court changes to be Monday in Barry County by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A bill to amend the Michigan cooslitutioo to combine probate and circuit courts, providing for al least one circuit judge in each county, will be the topic when the stale’s fust public bearing on the proposed law is held in Hastings Monday. House District 1 Rep Andrew Richncr, chairman of the House Family and Civil law Committee, who sponsored the bill, known as House Joint Resolution "F." will conduct the hearing in the Barry County Trial Court's Circuit Division from 2 to 4 p.m., Circuit Judge James Fisher said Wednesday. Also expected to attend is Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Betty Weaver, along with members of the Michigan Court Administrator’s office, said Fisher. Local members of the Barry County Ju­ dicial Council also are expected to offer tes­ timony on the local court consolidation pi­ lot program. "We're quite proud to have them select Barry County for the first site." said Fisher. "It says a lot about our success here and its uses our court system as an exam­ ple of things that can happen if the courts are combined." The bearing comes on the heels of a study released last week by the National Center for State Courts, which cites the School board candidates file for positions The deadline for candidates to file for school board positions was 4 p.m. Mon­ day, April 12. and most area school dis­ tricts appear to have quiet elections ahead, on Monday. June 14. There will be no contests in the Lake­ wood, Maple Valley. Hastings and Thor­ napple Kellogg districts. Delton will be the Donald Myers. 703 Lincoln St., are both seeking second terms of office. Thornapple Kellogg Two incumbents, Dan Parker and Marty Wenger, were the only candidates to turn in petitions for the two open four-year seats only election with contests. The following is a rundown of the candi­ seeking his third. Maple Valley Board President Michael Callton and in­ cumbent Timothy James filed for the two open four-year seats. James was appointed to his post in July 1996 Io succeed Roger Green and subsequently was elected in 1997 to fill out the remainder of Green's term. Also on the ballot will be David Favre, wbo was appointed to replace Cindy Grant dates and positions Delton Five candidates, including two incum­ bents and three newcomers, are vying for two seats on the board. Incumbents include trustee John Wells, who was first appointed to the board in 1988 and was subsequently elected to two four-year terms, and treasurer Wilbur (Bud) Glenn, who was first elected to the board in 1991. Newcomers seeking a seat on the board include Tammy Wasserman. 34.8300 Pine Lake Road. Delton; Keith Beach. 44.2815 on the board. Wenger is seeking tus second term. Parker, the current board president, is earlier this year. If be is elected, be will serve a tbree-year term. Lakewood Incumbents Joel Pepper and Perry Strimback are running for re-election and Hickory Road. Battle Creek, and Tony Crosariol, 41,44 Reynolds Road. Delton. are the only candidates who have filed peti­ tions Io fill the two four-year terms. In case they wish to do so. candidates Hastings Two incumbents are running unopposed for two four-year terms. Trustee Kimberly Alderson. 850 Cook Road, and Secretary wbo filed have until today (April 15) to change their minds and withdraw their names from the election ballot. 911 millage renewal election will be Aug. 3 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A special election has been set for Aug 3 to ask voters to renew a millage to con­ tinue to fund a comprehensive, county-wide E-911 emergency telephone and central dis­ patch system for Barry County. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday approved the date for the millage election, but stopped short of adopting the wording for the ballot pro­ posal. A proposal had been introduced by the board's County Development Committee asking voters to renew one mill fur the 911 system. However, after Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie questioned whether the entire one mill was needed for operations, da- bal­ lot resolution was subsequently withdrawn by Commissioner Robert Wenger, chair­ nun of the County Development Commit­ tee, for further study MacKenzie told the hoard that during a recent meeting of the 911 Board, attended by many township officials, die 911 board said it could fund its operations with a telephone surcharge that would generate roughly $840,000. The board, however, opted to ask for millage rather than the phone surcharge. "Why are they asking for $1,022,000 (is be generated from the proposed one mill renewal)?' MacKenzie asked Wenger, wbo also serves as chairman of the County Cen­ tral Dispatch (911) Authority Board. Wenger responded that when the budget was figured on proposed phone surcharge revenue, "for some reason that I can’t give any excuse for," it did not include continu­ ing expenses for capital improvement en­ hancements that have been covered by 1/4 Barry County Trial Court for productive innovations in trial court management. The center is an independent organization based in Williamsburg. Va., that provides re­ search a"d consulting services to stale courts throughout the country. "Results in the Barry County Trial Court and five other demonstration projects inau­ gurated by the Michigan Supreme Court in 1996 shows that further trial court consoli­ dation should be encouraged in the state," the study said, noting that each demonstra­ tion court formed its own internal division, such as civil, criminal and family, to re­ flea local needs. Each judge was authorized to bear any type of case that came before the court. The report concluded that the Barry County Trial Court consolidation has al­ lowed greater fiexjjxility io the use of court resources, resulting in more efficiency and effectiveness "Cases have been resolved more quickly," states the study, "despite increas­ ing caseloads and no increases in staff size." Barry County's Judicial Council joined six other ...ichigan counties in blazing the trail for Michigan court consolidation be­ ginning diree years ago when the Michigan Supreme Court initiated the projects in sites chosen to reflea the state's varied de­ mography and differing local court configu­ rations. Other counties involved in the demon­ stration projea were Berrien. Isabella. Lake and Washtenaw and in the three-county cir­ cuit comprised of Crawford. Kalkaska and Otsego counties. The results of local efforts to consolidate all three courts into one trial court earned Barry County a project extension. Consolidation involved installation of a state-of-the-art computer system to manage information and the implementation of im­ proved security systems, a new case flow management and judicial assignment sys­ tem. improved procedures for collection of accounts receivable, unproved oversight of the issue "and we arc having leins put on our homes," she said. "I foresee problems like this happening all over the state with­ out having oversight on these sewers." Ckhy filed her own lawsuit against the authority Feb. 19 in Barry County Circuit Court claiming that the authority violated the state’s Freedom of Information Act by denying her numerous requests for informa­ tion. "Local officials have done nothing, and nothing is being done by the state or the county, as far as we know, because there has been no communication." said Cichy. Geiger told Cichy Monday that he is "still working on it," and that oversight of sewer and water systems is "fragmented." "This is a very messy issue," said Geiger. The Department of Environmental Quality is one authority. And. whoever is the bonding authority has the financial au­ thority, which in this case is the county. So the remedies depend on whether it's an operational issue or a financial issue. Pan of it is departmental, pan is local." Geiger said be would contact the Attor­ ney General on her behalf, but said be does not want to interfere "between t«e Attorney General's office and the DEQ." According to her lawsuit. Cichy last fall requested a copy of a list of names and ad­ dresses of all users or subscribers to the au­ thority. The request was denied on the grounds that "records of information related to a civil action in which the requesting party and the public body are parties* are exempt. The civil case cited by the authority refers to a lawsuit filed by the authority and Bany County against original contractors, architects and others wbo worked on the de­ sign and construction of the plant. According to sewer and water services manager Don Row, however, Cichy is a member of the Wall Lake Association, which is an "intervener* in the suit against the contractors and architects. "Since the Wall Lake Association is an intervener, our attorney said all FOIA re­ quests should go through different chan­ nels." said Row. However. Cichy is not a puny in that pending civil action, according to her attor­ information produced pursuant to such re­ quests. She claims that the same restrictions are not imposed on other citizens making in­ formational request or receiving materials in response But according to Row. the board has voted to relax its policy to avoid public perception that the board will not provide information "We have the list (of subscribers! silting right here on the counter wailing for her to pick it up," said Row. "Every request she has in that lawsuit is sitting on the counter." Row said lie was told that if the author­ ity complied with her FOIA requests. Ci­ chy would drop the civil action As for alleged illegal disc'iarges. Row confirmed that eight limes during the months of February and March the plant tested slightly over the 5 milligrams per liter of nitrogen limit set by stale permit "We report it in a quality report and submit those reports to the Grand Rapids office of the Department of Environmental Quality," said Row. They look at it and if the violation is gross enough, they could fine you. We have never been fined They know we are making improvemenu to our plant." Row said the tests are done by authority staff as pan of a self-monitoring program, though the DEQ will take random "split samples," to see if their tests match the au­ thority tests. The February violations, said Row. aver­ aged 5.2 milligrams pa liter of total inor­ ganic nitrogen and the March violations averaged 5.4. Row said the nitrogen is closely muuitored because the sewage treatment method of moving the sewage through a series of filter beds returns tfie moisture to the groundwaler. Violations have been decreasing since 1996, be said, when there were 84 viola­ tions recorded. In 1997. there were 83 violations and in 1998, only 17 were found, he said. To dale, said Row. 20 violations have been logged in 1999 As far as Cidiy's charges that the aullwrity implemented illegal rale increase. Row confirmed that a $2 per unit fee imple­ mented last year without an ordinance amendment or township approval was in­ deed a violation of the ordinance. Row said the authority, which passed the rate increase last month with approval from the four townships, effective April I. 1999, is trying to determine bow to credit sewer customers for the added $2 per month they paid for nearly a year. ney Cichy appealed the denial and made an additional request for a copy of the packet of materials and handouts given to author­ ity board members at a Nov. 23. 1998. meeting courts and an implementation of a common jury pool. "The end result is that we have a court OFFICIAL NOTICE system that can respond quickly to prob­ lems and hear cases in a timely manner, and at a cost that the taxpayers can afford." said Fisher "AU of this has taken a lot of time and effort... by all of the court em­ ployees." According to the study, a significant cost savings has resulted and collection of rev­ Thornapple Township Planning Commission enues has improved "Facilities limitations, however, were identified as a hindrance to further progress." slates the study, "and the Bany County Court and Barry County Board of Commissioners have identified this as a top concern in 1999." The hearing Monday will serve to solicit public opinion of how the system is work­ ing. Fisher explained that by requiring coun­ ties to have at least one circuit judge, the law would likely more evenly divide caseloads for probate and circuit judges in MacKenzie asked again. "Headlee is going to come in right away anyway next year and that's going to cut back right away..." Wenger said "So you Northern Michigan, for example, there are probate judges with very little to do and circuit judges presiding over multi-county districts who are overloaded " The public is invited to attend. Anyone wanting more information on the proposed bill can also call the office of Rep Andrew Richner at (517) 373-0154. See 911 Millage, cont. page 14 est group.' Recall is not an answer * Cichy added that the residents are using their own money for legal fees relatinr to has placed restrictions on Cichy with re­ spect to when and w-bere she can deliver Freedom of Information Act requests and when and where she may receive or pick up court expenditures, implementation of uni­ form practice, forms and hearings in all mill that is expiring. The general fund will now have to pay for maintenance costs of that equipment, tower rental, etc. be said. "If we don't need a full mill and don't have to have it why arc we asking for it?" should put a renewal of one mill and go government out of control." "We haven't beard a thing," from Geiger or the Attorney General's office, said Ci­ chy. "And all we hJar on the local level is. 'do a recall.’ and that we're 'a special inter­ She also requested authority's quarterly report sent to the Michigan Ilepartment of Environmental Quality in September, the low population counties such as the Upper Peninsula "Right now. the law says there must be one probate judge, but it doesn't say there must be one circuit judge," said Fisher. "In of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on Monday. April 19. 1999. at 700 P.M. at the Thomapple Township Hail. 200 E Main Street. Middleville, Michigan, the Thomapple Township Plan­ ning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of heanng comments regarding the changing of the Zoning Map of the Thomapple Township Zoning Ordinance RZf-14 An application has been received from Dick Suwyn, 4546 Patterson Road. Caledonia. Ml. to rezone ap­ proximately 8.2 acres of Section 6 from an A-R (AgriculturalResidential) district to a C-2 district (Community Business District) This property is located on the east side of Patterson Road approximately 1/2 mile south of 108th St Lengthy legal descnption of this area. 8 2 acres to be re­ zoned. is on file in the Township offices The above rezoning application and map may be inspected at the Thornapple Township Hall daily. 9 00 A M to 4:00 PM., except Friday. 9 00 A M to noon Written comments regard­ ing this application may be addressed to Secretary. Thomapple Township Planning Commission 200 E Main Street Middlevine Ml 49333 Wesley VanRhee. Secretary, Thomapple Township Planning Commission NOTICE: Thomapple Township will provide reasonable auxil­ iary aids and services such as signers for the hearing im­ paired and audio tapas of printed matenal being considered at the hearing meeting, or election upon seven days notice to the Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requmng aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the Clerk by writing or calling Thornapple Township Clerk 200 E Mam Street Middleville. Ml 49333 Telephone 795-7202 (306) �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 15. 1999 The Coldwater Column By Rich Kunde, vice president Coldwater River Watershed Council The earth is a closed ecosystem within our universe, there is the same amount of water here today on Earth as there was three billion years ago. It’s just the different peri­ ods of time have stored it in different forms (sol:d, liquid, gas) and locations. This means you could have drunk the same water droplet as a dinosaur had previously. About 95 percent of the United States* total supply of fresh water (non-salt water) is groundwater and rainfall is the main source of fresh groundwater As rain drops to the earth, the ideal situation would be to have 100 percent percolate to groundwater. However, in the United States, it’s estimat­ ed that about 25 percent percolates to the saturated zone (the portion of subsurface soil and rock where every available space is filled with water) which amounts to about 300 trillion gallons per year About 27 trillon gallons of groundwater are withdrawn from the subsurface for use in the United States each year. Large with­ drawal of groundwater with little or no recharge has caused large sinkholes in the state of Florida, in California elevations of large areas have been known to decline. The remaining fresh water on earth would be classified as surface water which is found in lakes and streams. The world's largest concentration is right here around us in Michigan, located within the Great Lakes watershed. You may be thinking that the smallest ocean is larger than the largest Great Lake Superior, but remember oceans are salt water, not fresh water. in my previous article 1 mentioned the inability to see groundwater. How many of you thought that was an inaccurate state­ ment? A close scenario for justification of this statement is related to electricity. Now you arc thinking, “this guy is really off his rocker.” because you can see electricity every day! That is an inaccurate statement because one sees the “results" of electricity, not electricity itself. The result of groundwater is usually sur­ face water unless it's pumped from a well, in this case, as soon as groundwater hits the well its'wcli water. The closest I ever got to seeing groundwater is building a sand cas­ tle on the shore of Lake Michigan when 1 was a little younger You would dig some hole 15 feet or so on shore down until you get moist sand that would stick together. If you would dig deep enough, water would enter the hole and usually cave in the sides. Technically, as groundwater emerges from in between the saturated sand particles and fills the hole, it would be considered sur­ face water the same as any* other puddle, lake or pond. Referred to as “the universal solvent,” Eiter will dissolve more things than any her substance and is very susceptible to contamination. Now you should begin to visualize how the health of a watershed directly reflects the quality of humane life within that watershed. As rain and melted snow percolate to the saturated zone, it usually picks up and con­ tains more mineral matter than nearby sur­ face water, but is generally much cleaner. If it passes or percolates through a contami­ nant (any physical, chemical, biological and radiological substance) it will dissolve some of its particles carrying them along making it unhealthy to drink. If you then think the contaminant will be diluted or fil­ tered before it reaches surface water, ask some people who lived on or had swum in Gun Lake before the area was served by a LETTERS from our readers... Banner’s story emphasized confusion too much To the editor: The article "Developers lawsuit con­ founds residents* in the Apnl 8 Banner groundwater arc referred to as aquifers tan underground layer of rock, sand or gravel that contains water in sufficient quantities to supply a well). These water storage areas vary tremendously and do not have any par­ ticular size or volume. For example, out west, underlying a portion of five states is the famous Okalala aquifer. In Michigan, you may have five separate aquifer systems lying beneath one township. Separated by impermeable (the lack of rock or soil to transmit water) clay layers, they could also lay one on top of the other such as a shallow glacial drift aquifer with a deeper bedrock aquifer beneath it. Most people ou*sidc the Coldwater River Watershed falsely assume the river got its name Decausc it flows through the city of Coldwater. Nor was it named because early settlers on the river were named Coldwater. Nor was it named for the Coldwater Indian Tnbe. Having slightly lower water tempera­ tures than other rivers in the area con­ tributed to its name. Several items add up and contribute to this phenomena of lower temperatures. At the top of the list is that its flow is greatly dependent on groundwater. It doesn’t have warming areas like other rivers in the area such as a Thomapple Lake or backwaters created from a hydroelectric dam. It is nar­ row, shaded by the trees on its banks, not normally deep and is relatively fast moving. So as the heart pumps blood that contains life supporting nutnents through veins and arteries to the body and sustains life, groundwater pumps by pressure from the surrounding land mass, water which con­ tains life supporting nutnents delivered to its body through rivers and streams. In both cases a healthy heart is dependent on a healthy body. We as humans, like it or not, have control over the health of both. Groundwater is the heart of all watersheds! Whether or not you live in the Coldwater River Watershed, but have a desire to pro­ tect the quality of life in the area which you live, many voices speak loudly. We are in the process of fostering a membership cam­ paign. Membership is $10 per year and if interested get on the mailing list by calling me. Rich Kunde at 765-5338, Ron Batch at 945-2329 or Josh Moody at 868-7548. compels response in the implications con­ cerning attorney Stephanie Fcttes. The article implied dut Ms. Fcttes was remiss in not including a cover letter or appending additional information to the ac­ tual legal notification provided to the inter­ ested parties Ms Fekkes had two overrid­ ing concerns in bringing this action: (1) the law and (2) her duly to her client and the rules of professional con ’oct. Regarding the former, to vacate a portion of a plat requires that anyone with a deter­ mined interest receive norice and the oppor­ tunity to be heard. In this case, there were upwards of 30 individuals and entities with an interest in this legal issue. Presumably, many of those interests are divergent from the client and from each other. Tbe method of notification, through the summons and complaint received by each person or en­ tity. was tbe legal manner of notifying tbe parties and die courts of a legal dispute Regarding the second concern, our sys­ tem of justice is built on the presumprion dial different parties have different interests. If those interests differ, then both arc brought before a neutral tribunal where both are given the opportunity to present the facts and equities of their respective po­ sitions. Ideally, justice emerges through the court's balancing these competing interests. Accordingly. Ms. Fcttes cm only present tbe interest of her client She did this in the complaint and according to tbe law by ad- Tootsie Rolls weren’t being “sold” vising each of the interested panics of her client's intentions The article in question emphasized the confusion of the adjoining landowners who had been made parties to the lawsuit and expressed and implied that a cover letter would have alleviated the confusion. I dis­ agree As a practicing attorney. 1 have observed that few things stir emotions as matters dealing with the ownership of land. If peo­ ple interested in ibis case choose to act or not act based on a cover letter written by an attorney representing .'mother party, then the potential for a professional nightmare would exist for Ms. Fekkes and her client. The chances of a letter being misconstrued are very high. I Banner. The statement read that Tim Kidder was 'selling Tootsie Rolls.” This statement is incorrect. The Tootsie Rolls were given in return for a donation of whatever the indi­ vidual wishes to give, whether it’s a penny or $5. started home when I realized I didn't have Hastings were doing in school. I realize that wc can order books from other libraries, but some­ times ordering the material takes larger than the available time. I am also disappointed in the hours. With other activities taking up a lot of after school time during the week, homework can spill ox er to Saturday, when the library is only open from 10 a.m. to I p.m. In a town rated one of the top 100 in the country, it seems that a higher priority should be placed on providing the commu­ nity with better public resources. For these and many other reasons, I hope our new community will come together and show their support for a new library. Tracey Wescott Hastings it. I wish to send my thanks to an honest person in Hastings. I had been shopping recently at Kmart when I left my purse in the cart. I had Kathy Hauser, implied fault on Ms. Fekkes* behalf. Tbe Banner’s emphasis on emotion at tbe expense of the factual underpinning* of tbe case, I feel, docs a disservice to the com­ munity it purports to serve and infonn. James J. Goulooze, Attorney at Law, Hastings Honest person is appreciated To the editor: ' tions involved in the mere beginning of a legal process to vacate a portion of a plat. In so doing, it unjustly and undeservedly Library should be higher priority To the editor: Our family moved here from Seattle last summer. One of the first places we visited in town was the library. I was a little surprised to find such inad­ equate room in the public library. There are very few tables at which to sit and do research and even fewer in the children's section, where parents should be able to sit and read books with their kids. On occa­ sion, when picking them up from the library, 1 have found my teenagers sitting in the children's section doing homework, because there were no chairs left at the larg­ er tables. Twice this year 1 have taken my children to a Grand Rapids library because of inade­ quate research material for something they To the editor: This is in response to a picture and state­ ment concerning the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive that appeared in the April The Knights of Columbus is a very active organization and the sqpport that was given by the community was vpy much appel­ ated. * , , ' Inevitably, the people were going to be disconcerted in this case simply by tbe fact they were named tn the lawsuit. This is natural and it is only the beginning of tbe process toward a just resolution. This case is no different than most others of ibis nature. However, in my view, the Banner's article over emphasized tbe emo­ Someone had turned it into the service desk. It's so good to sec that there are still some good people around. Marie BeU, Grand Rapids Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 V.<£ V3WWH DemocratTujs»l"Senate Office Building. Washington 20510, phone (202) 224-62?1 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Fitter** Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third ot Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (ail of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. waste water treatment system. Areas underground that contain regional HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since IS56 Public Opinion Are Some military expens of froood troop*. Doyon Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Oivinon of J-Ad Graphics Inc I9S9N Bioadeey Haring, Ml 49058-0802 (818)945-9554 John Jacob* President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacob# Vice President Stephen Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edita) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Edita) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbartn Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtassAed ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 t m tc5 30pm Saturday 8 30 a m • Noon Scott Ommen Cindy O'Neill Jerry Johnson Da,~ Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County 527 per year in adjotning counties S29 00 per year e'sewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastngs Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Haslngs Ml 49058 EmUj Hoke. Hastings: Courtesy Oakland, Hastings: Pat Gordo*. Woodl.Mli Elton Tait, Nashville Heather Jones, Wyoming: "I think we should, if it would help. If we're just sending them over for more peopie.no." "I don't think we should because we’ve already done enough without ground troops." Yes. We've got to do something." "1 don't agree with it. myself. This is something "My gieM-gmtahe from there. He came after World War I and Grandma followed later. There are no close relative* there now. I would say negotiate first before sending troops and starting anything big." that has been going on quite a while without our betp We have to stand with the UK. but I don't think we should use ground troops to do it." । �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnf 15. 1999 - Page 5 financial FOCUS furnished by...Mafa D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. Vicki Marie Burd HASTINGS - Mrs. Vicki Marie Burd, age 43. of Hastings passed away Tuesday, April 13, 1999 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Burd was bom May 4, 1955 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Jacob and Ellen (Ealon) Putkcla. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1973 from Hastings High School. She was married to Melvin L. Burd on October 14. 1978. Mrs. Burd's employment LETTERS to the Editor continued.... HASTINGS * Richard L. Court, age 84. of Hastings, passed away Sunday. March 14, 1999 al Pennock Hospital. Arrangements Funeral Home. were made by Mabel C. Custer George Swanson Insurance Agency in Hastings. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company and for Hastings K-Mart Store. Mrs. Burd was always devoted to her job and always willing to help others. She LAKE ODESSA - Mabel C. Custer, age 89. of Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday. April 7. 1999 ct Thomapple loved spending time and doing things with her daughter, the light of her life. She always was cheering up and encouraging in Alto. Michigan, the daughter of Noah and Melinda (Keller) Lite. Hastings; parents, Ellen and Jacob Putkela of Hastings. Respecting her wishes there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Thomapple Manor Memory Walk Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Gladys Elizabeth Field HASTINGS - Gladys Elizabeth Field, age 92, of Hastings and formerly of Fort Dodge, passed away Friday. March 26, 1999 at the Thomapple Manor Nursing Home in Hastings. Gladys Elizabeth Noll was bom December 12,1906 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She attended school in Fort Dodge. In 1925 she married Joseph Field in Webster City, Iowa. After their marriage the couple lived in Fort Dodge until 1935 when they moved to Grand Rapids. Gladys was working as a Shipping Clerk for Baker Furniture when she retired. Her husband passed away December 14. 1990, and after his death she continued to live in Michigan. She is survived by her son and daughtcrin-Uv. John and Mary Field of Walker. Michigan; and a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and John Fchscnfcld of Hastings; ten grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Noll of Fort Dodge, Iowa. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Elizabeth Noll; three brothers, David, Fred, and Hany; two sisters, Florence Dillon and Dorothy Pinkerton. Funeral Services were held Wednesday in the Chapel of the Gunderson Funeral Home and also at Corpus Christi Church. Reverend Donald Ries officiated at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial was held in the Corpus Christi Cemetery in Fort Dodge. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L Stamm. Jr., a single man (original mortgagors) to Great Lakes Bancorp. Mortgagee, dated March 17. 1997. and recorded on April 21. 1997 in Liber 691. on Page 820. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the TCF Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated March 14. 1997 which was recorded on April 21. 1997, in Uber 691. on Page 827. Barry County Records, on which mortgagee there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 77/100 dollars ($33,979.77), including inter­ est at 8 500% pe* annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of »he mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse «i Hast­ ings. Ml «l 1 00 p.m . on April 29. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Beginning m the Southwest corner of South­ east 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14. town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence East along the South line ol the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 ap­ proximately 10 rods to center of Lammers Road as point of beginning, thence Easterly along the South line ol said Section. 660 feet, thence Northerly 165 feet, thence Westerly 460 feet thence North 45 feet, thence Westerly 200 feet to the center of Lammers Road, thence Southerly 210 feet along the center of Lammers Road to a point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the such sale Dated March 18. 1999 TCF Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1X1 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys for TCF Mortgage Corporation X150 Telegraph Road.Surte 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990201383 Cougars (4/15) Manor, Hastings. Mabel was bom on November 28, 1909 She married Roscoe Custer on June 14, 1941 and he preceded her in death on Augu>i 20, 1988. Mabel belonged to the Women’s Missionary Association. She was also preceded in death by her bro’hcr, Howard Lite. She is survived by her daughters. Margaret (Duane) Schaibly of lake Odessa. Kathleen (Floyd) Lundy of Bellefontaine, Ohio; son. Leland (Sharon) Custer of Huntington. Indiana; grandchildren. Nathan, Robert, and Lisa Custer; step-grandchildren, Jonathan. Timothy, and Peggy Lundy; great grandson. Damien Custer and step-great grandchildren, Hannah. Jenni, Bethany, Julie, and Greg Lundy; nieces. Arioa Henry, and Meredith Hines. Funeral Services were held Monday, April 12, 1999 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. Reverend Ke ven Cherry officiated. Interment look place Mennonite Cemetery. at Bowne Memorials may be made to the Sunfield United Brethren Church or Thomapple Manor Memory Lnne. Arrangements were made by Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Money funds brought many individuals into investing Wren included her many friends with cancer. Mrs. Burd is survived by her husband, Melvin; daughter Nets Nicole Burd of Commissioner’s attack unwarranted A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 17. 1999 at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Koops Christian dance set for Saturday Three bands will be featured at the "Praise-A-Palooza 11" Youth Night from 7­ 10 pjn. Saturday, April 17 at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. "Fun, fellowship, musk: and dancing" will be part of the evening, organizers say. "Once again, Christian youths from all over Barry County will gather for an evening of fun." Admission is $3 per person (middle school and senior high youths) and pizza and refreshments will be provided. When Jim Benham established the first money market mutual fund for individuals in 1972, little did he know that his invention would be one of the most potent forces in bringing millions of ordinary Americans into the stock market and helping to fuel the longest bull market ever. Money market funds pool individuals’ in­ vestments and invest them in short-term money market instruments such as com­ mercial paper, bankers' acceptances, gov­ ernment securities, certificates of deposit and other highly liquid and stable securi­ ties. These funds pay interest rates that vary depending on rates in the money mar­ ket. In the early 1970s, the onset of double­ digit inflation, combined with regulations limiting how much banks could pay depos­ itors, meant money in the bank was rapidly losing purchasing power. Alternatives were few: Treasury bills paid as much as 16 per­ cent, but you needed $10,000 to buy one. The average bank deposit at that time was iess than $3,000. Going straight from bank deposits into the stock market was unheard of. Benham felt that money market funds would give people who had never had their money anywhere other then a bank an al­ most risk-free entry into investing. They al­ lowed small investors to cam yields that more or less followed inflation. Individuals at first moved carefully; eventually, they began pouring money into money funds, which ended up being good for the country as a whole. It contributed to the lifting of restrictions on how much in­ terest banks could pay and also encouraged capital formation. In turn, U.S. industry be­ came more efficient, and living standards improved. Eventually, however, interest rates began to fall. But instead of heading back to banks, many of these new investors began looking at conservative investments, such as mutual funds that invested in government bonds. Investors gradually became more savvy and began searching out other funds that met their needs, eventually adding indi­ vidual stocks to their portfolios. Today, there are more than a thousand money market funds, with assets of more than $1 trillion. Nearly 8,000 mutual funds exist, with assets of more than $5 trillion. and individual investors have more than $5.5 trillion invested in individual stocks. What began as a small idea opened the door to a myriad of opportunities, enabling individual investors to achieve the dream of financial security. - STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week AT&T Amenlech Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola D4 N Financial DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon Family Ddar First Financial Bancorp Fort General Motors Hastings Mlg IBM JC Penney 88 63-15/16 77 39-11/16 63-5/16 21-1/2 98-58 101-1/2 RN’S/LPN’S Part-time Laundry Position Includes weekends and various shifts. Willing to train the right candidate. Vacation and sick benefits are available, as well as dental and/or medical insurance. To apply for this position, fill out an application at: Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058 ♦7-1/2 ♦1-11/16 ♦2-7/16 -58 +3-1/2 -15/16 +6-3/8 ♦7-1/16 +2-1/2 -9/16 -1-3/4 +4-15/16 •58 — 75-3/16 24-1/2 21-3M 63-3/16 90-7/16 15 180 -3 42-1/16 +2-7/16 Johnson 4 Johnson 96-58 +4-38 Kmart 16-7/16 +1/4 Kellogg Company 34-13/16 ♦1-11/16 McDonald's 46-1/2 +7/16 Sears 42-58 -1-5/16 Simpson Industries 9-1/4 +18 Semen Energy 16-5/8 +38 Spartan Motors 5-7/16 -5/16 TCF Financial 26-9/16 ♦9/16 Pharmacia 4 Upjohn 65-3/4 +4-1/16 Wal-Mart 104-9/16 +8-78 Gold 283 35 +340 Silver 492 -.05 Dow Jones Average 10.395 +431.51 Volume on NYSE 814.000.000 +23.000.000 c&drnapple ^^7 - 'Qibrnapple To the editor: Regarding the insulting attack and abuse of Jan Hartough (Hastings Banner, April I) let me see if I've got this straight. If any employee of any government We currently have full and pari time openings on our day and afternoon shifts. Long term care experience would be a plus. We have excellent wages, benefits & working conditions. If interested in this opportu­ nity to join a great team, submit your resumd to the Director of Nursing at: e* agency disseminates any information to any individual citizen or group of citizens that might cause any citizen to draw a conclu­ sion or perhaps form an opinion that the citizenfs) might then discuss with any legisla­ tive body... then that employee has improp­ erly participated in the political process. Really? It’s quite sad. Our county board's resident wct-behind-thc-ears-attomey-in-training Jeff Mackenzie, has proved to be not much of a commissioner. And if he really believes his own rhetoric, he can’t be much of an attorney, cither. Mark W. Elglerth. Hastings Whites have a right to be proud To the editor: I would like to share,with the readers how proud I am of the min who wrote the letter “White pride, isn’t racist" (March 11). If more people had the courage to stand up for themselves and express how they really feel, this country would once again be a great place to live. I am not proud to live in a country that is slowly taking away our freedoms, free speech, the right to bear arms, etc. There aren't many things I'm allowed to be proud of these days. There is one free­ dom 1 will not let this country take from me, and that is my right to be white and proud! Tony Strong. Hastings Hastings High School Ctsss of 1984 15 Year Class Reunion is being held on July 31.1999 at the Algonquin Lake Community Association The following are classmates ws an unable to locals: BrtlyBwnum George Hough JeffYrl................ Mfa Hwrtrawi Cheyl Kisptey Ted Scofatd CurtBeboo DuonaKoriwr K«fo So*. Dew Boo SndrsLogn Mie Stapler Jk» Thoraama Todd Bucher Cera Lydy The Cara Gary MacKearie Hutch Clwon Angle Me Kamey Kriy THder Jeff Tyre* Ort, Convene Roscoe Darid MidMil John Urich Ten Dean Barry Milbourne John Wagner EdDunlden Tom Neal Darryl Watah Pad Frttey Brad PUer Daa Whrebrenner tauraHanchar David Prerion JeffWoUe Stephanie Hoekstra Lori Raber Brown Janes Wright Tony Hdstrust Tressa Rom PM HorreD Michelle Roush //you have any information on the above, or if you see your name, please call Lorrie Jaynes at... 1616) 451-9220. ext. 21. 1/ Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058 EOE EOE A friendly reminder to our growing family... Golden Anniversary Lecture Series 1948-1998 Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... WOULD !W SERIES If you wish to continue receiving medical care from Dr. Garber, Dr. Carlson and Kathy Carlson, C.F.N.P. at the new office of Family Tree Medical Associates, your medical records need to be transferred to our office. If you have not already done so, simply stop by the office of Thomapple Valley Family Physicians before May 1 and have your records transferred at no cost. Beginning May 1, there will be a minimal fee for this service. Please call us at 945-7497(PHYS) if you have any questions. We look forward to providing you with quality health care, from our family to yours. Narrated by... Rick Ray^*4^jB "Lost Worlds" Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, April 16 • 7PM Hastings Central School Auditorium familyxtree MEDICAL ASSOCIATES R. Troy Carlson, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. • Kathleen Carlson, C.F.N.P. 1005 WEST GIEEN SHEET • SUITE 201-A • HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49051 FHONE 414-945-7497(FHYS) • FAX 414-945-0214 s always. For Your .’Istenlng Pleasure Entertainment the Travel Show Begins and At Intermission. $^00 KidsFrw Tickets credible at the door AH Ticket! *T wiaa* �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 15. 1999 Clarksville, Mathew Clum and Simon Alexander of New York City, New York. ErleN. Clum Nathan Clum of Los Angeles, California, Melinda Clum and her hu.»haud, Thomas BELMONT - Mr. Erie N. Clum. age 69, of Belmont, passed away Monday O’Connell of Holland; six grandchildren, Rachel Clum, Suzanne Clum. Robert morning, April 12. 1999. He proudly served his country in the United Slates Army infantry dunng the Clum, Geoffrey O'Donnell. Alan O’Donnell, Janine O’Donnell; brother and sisters, Maurine and John Mullenix of Hastings. Mrs. Kathryn Lundquist of Korean War where he served as a platoon sergeant and was a member of the VFW Post of Rockford and the Merrit Lamb Post #102. Erie loved to garden and loved to work at carpentry, receiving great satisfaction from his work. He was a long-time member of Fountain Street Church and was a member of the great husband, father, and grandfather Club-oh, how he will be missed. He was preceded in death by a brother, LaVeme Clum. Erie is survived by his wife, the former Janice Crockford whom he married nearly 50 years ago; his children, Douglas and Janice Clum of Racine, Wisconsin, Elizabeth and Patrick O'Donnell of Grand Ledge, Duane and Norma Jean Clum of Howell; sister-in-law. Mrs. Iris Clum of Lake Odessa; nieces and nephews; Janice's family, Robert and Virginia Crockford of Woodland, June and Dr. Douglas Bonn of Grand Rapids, and Jack and Eleanor Crockford of Atlanta, Georgia. The Memorial Service for Mr. Clum will be on Thursday. April 15, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. at Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Fountain Street Church or Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Pederson Funeral Home. Rockford. Michigan. Marlitt D. “Red” Purdum Adam W. Dipp MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Marlitt D. ■Red” Purdum, age 66, of Middleville, rLEASASTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m.. Sunday School 11 00 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 pm; Bible Study 4 Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p m evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 am.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times arc 8:30 am., 9:55 a.m and 11 20 am Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m . Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services Bnng the whole family. ST. ANDREWS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a m. Holy Communion I st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd 4 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T llustwick. vicar at 948-9604 St. Andrew ’s is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings, Mich. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc. Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday. 9:00 a.m.; Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00 a.m.; Rev. Cart Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a m. for all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6 30 to 8 00 p.m . BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5 00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m_; freewill of­ fering Wc welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Fwarer/y the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emcntus. 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. • Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday. 7:30 pm. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith, 5:30 p.m. Youth mceting with “Youth With a Message ". 945-9224. 6 30 p m - Bible Study for all EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the HbrtdHide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center). Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Sunday Worship Services - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Christian Education 10 a.m.; Nursery Available at 10 am. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m ; Worship 11 a m.; P.O. Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubIcy. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 am to 12 noon Sunday Morning. 9:30 a m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. Wednesday 6 00-8.00 p.m Warriors (grades K5th). serving evening meals to War­ riors. 600 p.m.; Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6I2d») Thursday 7:00 pm Prtyer Meeting. (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Father Jerry McGovern. Of­ ficiant. Sunday afternoon Mass 3:00 p.m. -1928 Book of Common Prayer. For questions call 948­ 9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dave Wood Sr • Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch - Music; Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children and adults. Morning Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service 6 00 p.m Wednesday • Family Night 6:00 p.m.. Awana. Jr A Sr High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer Thursday AM - Womens Bible Study. Thursday P.M. - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study- Call Church Office for more information 948-8004. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m., Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children^ min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Paslor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth meet­ ings, Junior-Senior High. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times: 9 00 a.m Traditional. 10:15 am. Sun­ day School; 1115 a m. Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day night service with live band 7.30 p m For more information call the church office. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Worship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day. Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackcrman, Pastor. Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Slate Rd and Boltwood Si, Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail, Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 am. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m Kid's quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m.. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and voting adult Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St., Hastings Rev. Michael Anton. Paslor. Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. April 188:00 & 10:45 a m Worship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). AAL Branch meet, after; 3:00-5:00 p m. Flying Doves. Thursday. April 15 4:00 p.m. Children^ Choir; 4:45 Youth Ensemble; 7 00 Adult Choir Friday. April 16 Men’s Retreat, eve Saturday. April 17 Men's Retreat. 2:00-4:00 p.m Baby Shower; 8 00 NA Monday. Apnl 19-700 pm W/ELCA Council. Exec. Comm Tuesday. April 20 - 7:00 p.m Cong. Coun­ cil; 7:30 p m. Over Anon Wednes­ day. April 21 - Blood Drive here. 7:00 p.m. Altar Guild. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 al 10 30 a m SUNDAYS 9:30 a m Sunday School - Every Sunday, classes are available for EVERY­ ONE’ Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level. Three classes. Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps, are taught for adults; 10:30 a m. Coffee fellow­ ship; 11 00 a m. Worship - child care available for infants i tod­ dlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade WEDNESDAYS 4 30 p m Pio­ neer Clubs THURSDAYS. 5 00 p.m. - Youth Handbells. 6 30 p.m. - Adult Handbells. 7 30 p.m Chancel Choir. Coming April 22nd. J OO p.m. to 7:00 p m. and April 2Jrd K00 a m to 5:00 pm. UMW Rummage Sale. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Paslor Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Paslor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Sunday - 9:00 am Tra­ ditional Worship Service. 10 00 a m Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 11 20 am Contemporary Worship Service. The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220 Nursery is provided dunng both Sen ices This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches <& these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions” — I IK S. Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan He was raised in the Freeport area and was currently a junior at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. Adam was active in football, wrestling, He was a repairman in automobile body repair most of his working life. and track at Thomapple-Kellogg. He was active in the youth camp at the Whitneyville Bible Church. He attended the Y-Camp at Algonquin Lake, the M.U.C.C. Camp, and the Space Camp in He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. Mr. Purdum was preceded his father, daughter, Debbie brother, Fred Purdum. Mr. Purdum is survived daughters, Melody Farwell Guy CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 8799 Gull Road. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243. 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiration. Minister: Rev Mana Barcewski, Co-Minister Rev Ger re Parker Time: 10:15 a m Healing Service; 11 00 a m Celebration April 12, 1999 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Middleville. Adam was bom on January 31, 1982 in Battle Crock, the son of William & Joanne (VanDyken) Dipp. attended schools there. He moved to Michigan in the early 1960*s, living in the Yankee Springs area, Hastings, Lowell and the past two years in Middleville. in death by Purdum; and by his four of Merrill, .at the church of Wisconsin, Stephanie (Hany) Hutchinson your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches of Lowell, Melissa (Tony) Taft of Belding, and Yvonne (Marty) Gray of Saranac; son. _____ available for your convenience...___________ ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferscn-.. Father Charles Fischer. Paster Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m. and 11:00 a m . Confession Saturday 4 00-4.30 p.m. FREEPORT - Adam W Dipp, age 17, of Freeport, passed away Monday. passed away Saturday, April 10. 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Purdum was bom on March 3, 1933 in Kennan, Wisconsin, the son of Wilbur & Beryl (Funk) Purdum. He was raised in northern Wisconsin and (Brenda) Purdum of Ionia; eight grandchildren; mother. Beryl Purdum of Hastings; four brothers, Sam Purdum of Zephyrhills, Florida, Wilbur Purdum of Moline, Charles Purdum of Hastings, Harvey Purdum of Neu Braunsfels, Texas; two sister*, Bonnie Heizler of Phillips, Wisconsin, and Phyllis Peters of Lansing; several nieces and i-ephews. Memorial Services for Mr. Purdum were held on Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Barrett William Sherwood HASTINGS - Mr. Barrett William Sherwood, age 15, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, April 11, injuries sustained in an 1999 from automobile accident near Hastings. Barrett was bom on June 17, 1983 in Hastings, the son of Bill & Brenda (Lambka) Sherwood. Barrett was raised in the Hastings area and was currently attending the 9th grade in Hastings. He was a member of Hastings Boy Scout Troop #175, a member of the freshman football and baseball teams, formerly on the wrestling team and he Memorials may be made to the Marlitt D. Purdum Memorial Fund. enjoyed hunting. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert W. Sherwood; Scott W. Sanders maternal great grandfather, Orville Fountain; paternal great grandmothers, Helene Sherwood and Betty Barrett. HASTINGS - Mr. Scott W. Sanders, age 40, of Hastings, passed away Monday, April 12, 1999 at Spectrum Health East in Barren is survived by his mother, Brenda (Brad) Sanders of Hastings; father. Bill Sherwood & special friend, Kathi Corson of Kentwood; sister, Kristen Sherwood of Grand Rapids. Scott was bom on January 12, 1959 in Hastings, the son of Gerald W. & Betty L. (Cappon) Sanders. He was raised in the Hastings area and Hastings; step-brother, Joshua Sanders of Hastings; step-sister, Kathryn Sanders of Hastings; paternal grandmother, Mary “Curley” Sherwood of Hastings; maternal attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1977 from Hastings High School. grandparents, Beverly & Jack Lambka of Hastings; maternal great grandmother. Inez Scott married Gayelynn L. Stehr on July 28, 1979 and she survives. Miller of Hastings; aunts, uncles, cousins; and a host of friends. Funeral Services for Barrett will be held He was employed at Welton’s Heating & Cooling Company, in Hastings for 15 years. He was a member of the Grand Valley Cap & Ballers, Split Arrow Archery Club. on Thursday, April 15. 1999 at 11.00 a.m. at Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Reverend officiating. Charles P. McCabe N.R.A. and M.L.R.A. Scott was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, Burial will Cemetery. mushrooming, dirt biking, dune bugging, Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Boy Scout Troop #175 or and wood carving. Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his father, Gerald W. Sanders; and his grandparents, Ruth & Clarence Miller and Jessie & Frank Sanders. Scott is survived by his wife, Gayelynn Sanders of Hastings; his daughter, Lacey Sanders of Hastings; his son, (Brenda) Sanders of Hastings; aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews. Funeral Services for Scott were held on Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Douglas A. Riverside Memorial contributions may be made to the Scott W. Sanders Memorial Fund for his children. Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. Hastings Athletic Boosters. Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. by Wren by Wren DELTON - Kathryn E. Nickerson, age 85, of Country View Apartments Delton resided in Level Park, Battle Creek, until moving to Bany County in 1948 where she became actively community affairs. involved in Kate was a former member and past president of the Bany County Extension Club. Also a former member of the Mrs. Nickerson was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Nickerson; a daughter. Suzanne Nickerson and a son. Charles Nickerson. Mrs. Nickerson is survived by her daughter, Linda Mast of Little Pine Lake, death on February 11, 1987. Mrs. Lancaster’s employment included: the Old Hastings Table Company, Royal Coach and Royal Cleaners in Hastings and the Lake Odessa Canning Company. Mrs. Lancaster was also preceded in special cousins; honorary grandparents, Pat & Jack Park of Big Rapids; very special family friends, Arnold & Jean Dukes, Jenny Dukes, Ryan & Julie (Dukes) Schmader. Visitation for Adam will be Thursday, April 15. 1999 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Services for Adam will be held Friday. April 16, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings Pastor Mike Dean officiating. with Burial will be in the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport District Library Fund or Thornapple-Keliogg Athletic Boosters. Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. by Wren March James Brown Ann Arbor. He was bom March 29, 1999 in Battle Seeber of Hastings; maternal grandparents. Danel and Sandra Hawbaker of Hastings; William & Dollie (Kester) Curtis. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Bany County rural and Hastings schools. She was married to Delbert E. Lancaster on April 20, 1940 and he preceded her in Teny (Aletla) Titus of Freeport, and Ron (Laurie) Myers of Freeport; several very Johnson. She came to Montcalm County as a child with her parents and graduated from Edmore High School. She married Kenneth Nickerson on June 23, 1933 and Shrine of Jerusalem #24 in Battle Creek and the Faith United Methodist Church of Delton. L. Huntington of Freeport, Don (Jane) Randall of Howard City, Jerry (Ronda) VanDyken of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Steve (Marshann) Ludema of Clarksville, Hastings; paternal grandparents, James and Donna Brown of Hastings, Judy and John Churches where she taught Sunday school Violet Florida, Joyce VanDyken of Silt, Colorado, Gary (Jan) Nickels of Byron Center. Michigan, Tom (Jill) Stebbins of Franklin, Tennessee, James (Jaclyn) She was bom in Oklahoma City in 1914, the daughter of Guy and Laura grandson's home in Lowell. Mrs. Lancaster was bom on October 7, 1919 in Grecly, Colorado, the daughter of Mrs. Freeport; aunts & uncles including: Ina (John) VanDyken of North Fort Myers, passed away April 11, 1999 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings after a brief illness. resident, Lancaster, age 79, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, April 11, 1999 at a - Adam is survived by his parents, Joanne & Bill Dipp of Freeport; maternal grandmother. Genevieve VanDyken of Creek. March James Brown is survived by his parents, Ross and Amanda Brown of Hastings; brother, Jade Anthony Brown of and a longtime Bany County and served as president of the United Methodist Women. She was a member and past worthy Matron of the Bedford Chapter #471 O.E.S. and a member of the White HASTINGS Adam was preceded in death by his grandparents, William Dipp, Jr., Maxine Dipp and Claude VanDyken. Brown, passed away Friday, April 9, 1999 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Kathryn E. Nickerson Banficld and Urbandale United Methodist Violet L. Lancaster construction business. He especially enjoyed his family and a host of friends. March James Brown, 11 day old son of Ross A. and Amanda R. (Hawbaker) Brandon Sanders of Hastings; his mother, Betty Sanders of Gun Lake; his three brothers, Mark (Karen) Sanders of Cedar Springs, Stuart (Pam) Sanders of Hastings, and Brad Reichenbach officiated. Burial was in Hastings Cemetery. be in Hastings Riverside Jackson. Adam was a computer enthusiast, designing his own web page. He was always happy to help others with their computers. Adam enjoyed hunting, camping and helping his father in their Hastings; and two sons, Allen & June Nickerson of Pine Lake, Plainwell & William & Linda Nickerson of Little Long Lake, Battle Creek; eight grandchildren, Mike Nickerson, Kim (Nickerson) Yager. paternal great grandmother. Vai Bauchman of Hastings; maternal great grandparents. Russell and Alberta Sarver of Hastings, Duane and Jean Hawbakcr of Missouri; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 15, 1999 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 16. 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorials can be made to Bronson Hospital Childrens Unit or University of Michigan Hospital Childrens Unit. Julia Elizabeth Neubaum BATTLE CREEK - Julia Elizabeth Neubaum, age 85, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, April 10. 1999 al Battle Creek Health Systems. Julia was bom on September 20, 1913 in Hastings, the daughter of Walter and Claire (Rising) Durkee. She graduated from Hastings School System. She also attended the Grand Rapids School of Nursing. former brothers. Mrs. Lancaster is survived by her two Kathy (Nickerson) Kowal I. Mark Pennington, Jeffrey Mast, Jennie (Mast) Allerding, Teresa (Nickerson) Butts, and Kenneth Nickerson; 15 great grandchildren daughters, Patricia Lancaster of Hastings, and Carolyn Elliott of Columbia, Missouri; son, David Lancaster of & one great great grandchild; one sister, Ruth (Setchfield) Scott of Lansing and several nieces & nephews. Sunfield; several grandchildren & grandchildren; five sisters and Funeral Services were held Wednesday. April 14, 1999 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Reverend William A. Hertel officiated. Interment was in Vestaburg, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Country View Apartments or the Faith United Methodist Church. granddaughter, Nicole Fortney of Denver, Colorado. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Arrangements were made Funeral Home, Battle Creek. death by her parents; four sisters and three great four brothers. Respecting her wishes there will be no services. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or Association. Arrangements the were American Heart by Wren made Funeral Home of Hastings. She retired from Ft. Custer Veteran’s Medical Center as a secretary. Julia married Clarence Neubaum in 1935 in Battle Creek and he preceded her in death on October 15, 1991. She enjoyed her community volunteer work with several charities. Mrs. Neubaum is survived by her son, Fred Neubaum of Battle Creek and a Graveside Services for Mrs. Neubaum will be held privately at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. by Royal �The Hastings Banner - Thursday Apnl 15. 1999 - Page 7 lake Odessa NGJUS Fifelski-Poe to be wed May 29 Lingoes-Strotheide engagement told Beth Fifclski of Allegan. Mich, and Bruce Poe of Hamilton, Mich, arc happy to announce their engagement. Beth is employed by the Allegan County Intermediate School District as a parent ed­ ucator. Bruce is an electrical engineer employed by the Gcntcx Corporation in Zeeland. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Leo and Nyla Fifclski and the granddaughter of the late Carl and Bernice Marble of Mid­ dleville, Mich. The prospective groom is the son of Clif­ ford and Hildegard Poe of Pinckneyville, III. Carolyn Wagner of Nashville, MI and Michael Lingoes of Fayetteville, AR are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Lingncs to Jason Strotheidc son of Robbin Strothcidc of Ver­ montville, MI. Melissa and Jason currently reside in Nashville, MI. Jason is employed as a chef at Jonny Conoon’s and Melissa is employed at Flexfab and is also attending classes at Kellogg A May 29, planned. Community College in pursuit of a degree in business management. The couple will be wed Saturday, May 29, 1999. 1999 wedding is being LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SAlE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff A Eldred and Kim D Eldred, husband and wife and Eugene Eldred (original mortgagors) to TMS Mortgage Inc . dba The Money Store, Mortgagee, dated December 10. 1996. and recorded on De­ cember 13. 1996 in Uber 680. on Page 698. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was as­ signed by sard mortgage to The Bank of Nev/ York, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servcmg Agreement dated as of November 30. 1996. Se­ nes 1996-D. as assignee by an assignment dated November 15. 1997 which was recorded on De­ cember 17. 1996. m document No 1022477. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-THPEE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED N’NETY-THRi'E AND 65/100 dollars ($43,393 65). ir eluding interest al 11.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 30 p m., on May 27. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10. Block 11. H.J Kenfields Addition ac­ cording to the recorded piat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 9 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 15. 1999 Tbe Bank of New York, as Trustee FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CAU 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for The Bank of New York, as Trustee 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FHe *990302579 Mustangs (5/13) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BF USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by Robin C James and Julie M James Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Amenquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated February 24. 1998. and recorded on March 9. 1998 m Document No 1008602. Barry Cc-nty Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN AND 34/100 dollars ($78,337 34). including interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained rn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wHI be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 00 pm. on May 27. 1999 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Lot 103. of Cordes Subdivision Number 1. ac­ cording to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats. Page 49 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 15. 1999 Amenquest Mortgage Company FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for Amenquest Mortgage Company 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FHe *990302713 Falcons (5-13) Arthur Warren Spaulding, Delton and Tracy Lynn Conklin. Delton. Cory Leonard Hale, Woodland and Tina Joyce Eastman, Woodland. Russell Lee Trumble, Battle Creek and Brenda Marie Hofackcr, Battle Creek. Gary Russell Lindsey, Bellevue and Cheryl Ann May, Bellevue. Glenn Robert Cannon, Nashville and Lona Sue Pearson, Nashville. Lyle Lewis Adnanson, Plainwell and Sharon Ann Cronk, Hastings. Dwight Bernard Hewitt, Jr.. Hastings and Michelle Marie McCloud, Kentwood. Travis Harvey Ferris, Battle Creek and Rachel Noel Merlino, Kalamazoo. Norman Dale Watson, Dowling and Shirley Ann Duff, Dowling. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing for the following Special Use Permits CASE NO SP 9-99 - Pierce Cedar Creek In­ stitute, (property owner*), Slocum Associate* Architects, (applicant). LOCATION At 225 W Cloverdale Rd on the South side between S’. Broadway and Gi rd Rds m Sec. 30 of Baltimore Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for an educational building/wetlands laboratory/visrtor center in the R-LS zoning dis­ trict CASE NO SP 10-99 - Thompson-McCully Co., (applicant) LOCATION On South M-66 Hwy on the East side between Dowling and Butler Rds in Sec 34 of Maple Grove Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for the extraction of sand and gravel CASE NO SP 11-99 - Betty Jo Noorman, (applicant) LOCATION At 12325 West Nine Mile Rd on the South side between Dennison and Marsh Rds in Sec 19 of Orangeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a flea market MEETING DATE Apnl 26. 1999 TIME 730 pm PLACE Community Room in the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court St. Hastings. Michigan Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commis­ sion members the day of the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on an appeal either verbally or in writ­ ing wHI be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxtfd to 616-948-4820 The special use applications are available for pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning Office.220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m to 5pm (dosed between 12-1 pm ). Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further in­ formation The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenals being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting,bearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Bany Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Bany by writing or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street Hast­ ings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk (4/15) Coming events already slated for May arc popping into the news. Michigan Week is coming May 15-22. More will appear later. The Belding United Methodist Church will hold during its morning worship ser­ vice Sunday. May 2. a memorial obser­ vance. An eternal flame in memory of its former pastor, the Rev. M. Luther Brokaw will be dedicated. He served the Mid­ dleville and Lake Odessa Central congrega­ tions in his ministry years after being at Belding. However, he returned to Belding in retirement years and served as pastor emeritus. * The CROP Walk for the Lakewood com­ munity will be held Sunday April 25. Last year, the walk raised nearly $ 10,000 to help fight hunger. There were 118 walkers who had average pledges of more than $80. Twenty-five percent of the total was returned to benefit the Lakewood commu­ nity through funding for the year-round food pantry at Zion Lutheran Church, the annual December food distribution to more tan 150 families and othc needs which come throughout the year. Each year a plaque is given by the Lakewood Commu­ nity Council to the church that raises the most money. Last year the youth group at Woodgrove Christian Parish on Coats Grove Road was the top fund-raiser. They collected $2219. Lakewood UMC and Cen­ tral UMC each raised more than $ 1500. The walk begins at Central on Fourth Avenue, with registration at 1:15 with the walk start­ ing at 2 p.m. Maps arc provided for each walker. Pledge envelopes arc available from any of the participating churches. Each walker must have an envelope in order for the blanket insurance policy to be effective. The goal for the 1999 Walk is $11,000. The Michigan CSW CROP drive had a total income in 1998 of $2,409,972. This was the fourth year that any region ever topped the $2 million mark. Michigan has been the leading WALK fund-raiser in the United States for the past 13 years. Union Bank has a new night depository. The new unit is lighted and has a slanted front with a slide which opens the slot for envelopes. No longer do patrons need a key for access for money bags. The previous depository could accommodate thin envelopes without a key. Mary Herbert is now receiving medical care at a Hastings nursing facility. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met April 8 with 21 present. Bill and EvelyrTLyiich were biick from the sunny clnres been a growing demand for additional lev­ els of elder care. The home provided five levels of care. They range from full nursing care, to assisted living, personal senices, independent and complete independent liv­ ing in the Village Estate duplexes. The new level provides medication management and physical assistance. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday with about 20 present. Sever­ al inquiries from e-mail and the postal sys­ tems have been answered by members. The society will hold a baked goods sale at the Women’s Festival at Ionia High School Saturday, April 24. One of the offi­ cers of the Society will be the leader of a class session on genealogy. Inquiry has come about a Porter Coal Mine about 1874. Four members have been certified for the First Families Society within the ICGS. The 1999 recognition will be held at LeValley Church in October. The beginning genealo­ gy class will be May 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. The fee is $5. This is open to anyone. The speaker of the day was John Waite, president of the LOAHS, who spoke on the importance of tax records in genealogy searches. Often people moved between the decades so they might never be listed on the census of a given township but they may well have resided there and been taxpayers for most of the ten years. Even the dog cen­ sus gives a clue to who lived in a given township. In 1877 there were 15 women listed on the Odessa tax rolls. The LaVem Aves of Grand Ledge gave a well docu­ mented book on the Dysingcr family to the society. Arbor Day is to be observed in Lake Odessa Friday, April 30, at 2 p.m. Details will come later on the place. Mabel Capron is receiving care at the Martin Luther Home at Holt following a second surgery for her broken arm. This location is near her son’s home at Dimon­ dale. A landmark fell to the wrecking ball. On Monday afternoon, the Klein Brothers machinery took down the former Lake Odessa fire bam on Fourth Avenue. It had been owned in recent years by TruValue Hardware and Lumber. It was used for stor­ age an its south wall provided a good spot for an advertising panel listing the specials.The siren atop the hose tower had been removed back in 1988, when the big crane was in town to remove the cupola of the depot before the depot was to be moved to Emerson Street. The fire bam had other uses. The Village Council met there for its monthly meetings and village elections were held in the annex built of concrete blocks. There were restrooms on the south side for public use. Originally the building was constructed with bricks left over from construction of the new Lake Odessa High School in 1922. Apparently someone mis­ judged the number of bricks needed for the Third Avenue school building. The village bought the bricks and used them for a much needed fire station to house the trucks and hoses. At the time some villagers felt this was folly, an unnecessary' luxury. As years passed, it became more difficult to house the trucks in single doors because of increased width of trucks over the 1920s models. A wider door replaced the single doors. Finally, it is a very tight squeeze to park trucks side by side in the narrow space. The village then needed space for an ambulance in heated quarters, so the new fire/ambulance building was built on First Street near Third Avenue. The roof leaked badly in recent years, which negated the benefit of die building for storage of insulation and other products sold by TruValue. Now that the firm has acquired the former G&W building, there was no longer need for this structure, which was in the line of vision from the main office to the G&W building where bicycle, lawnmowers, garden tractors are to be sold. The big scoop began taking bites at the west end and worked east. The site of oper­ ation then moved to the east side and demolished each section, including the block portion. The last piece standing was the hosctowcr. A small crowd of sidewalk superintendents watched from the comfort of their cars and trucks since the wind was quite chilly. Others used the shelter of the Clark Construction and Smith Brothers for a sunny place to wait. There were video cameras and still cameras poised for each major move. It is surprising that the entire operation could be carried out without hav­ ing a train thunder past. When the tower fell, there was one massive cloud of dust rolling to the southeast. The rest of the day the scoops and trucks were hauling away the debris. The facing bricks were dark red, but the walls were yellow brick, which were likely cheaper. ro jbih thteir fiieiWs atlhe meeting. This included friend Sister Carmella, who attended with her sikter, Rcinc Peacock. John Waite prepared the evening’s pro­ gram with reprints of many newspaper arti­ cles from 1899. His approach was on how people a century ago viewed the coming century. The Congregational church had a visiting evangelist who addressed the issue in his messages toward the end of the year. Otherwise there was little concern over what was to happen except that the automo­ bile and electricity would be more prcvc- lant. One paper had a story about closure of the Algodon post office. Horace Miner had several history stories in his advertising in acknowledgement of the end of the 19th century, reviewing the events of the new town. Lake Odessa which was formed only 12 years earlier. One fascinating story was of the Campbell Township farmer, Mr. Dillenbcck. who had found a pot of gold. Actu­ ally it was an iron kettle filled with $3,500 in gold coins he discovered in a field while plowing. He dug it out, buried it again, then buried it yet once more in his cellar where he proceeded to clean the corrosion from CITIZENS! the coins. Likely the money had been buried by an Indian chief who had received payment for land from Uncle Sam. Later stories related about litigation over the money. The president distributed copies of the newly printed flyers promoting the depot with information about the society and the Genealogical Society. The flyers arc to be placed at tourist stops. The May meeting of the society will be on Thursday, May 13. This will be the annual meeting with elec­ tion of three directors. The major event for May will be the Hollyhock sale Saturday, May 29. This is one of the scheduled open house days for the Depot/Museum. Buntings will be on sale that day in time for decorating one’s home or business build’ng for Memorial Day. Buntings, mugs and local history books arc available at other times by appointment with one of the offi­ cers. A new modular home in Woodland is located on North Main Street, another Lindhurst project. It is next north of the Spindler Memorial Library. Pastor Emmett Kadwell was surprised Sunday morning to sec several members of his family appear in the pews. The occasion was a landmark birthday coming on Mon­ day. Apnl 12. On hand were his parents Emmett Sr. and Charlotte Kadwell of Dorr, his younger sister, Kathy, and family, broth­ er Dennis and family from Grand Rapids, foster son Wesley Ng with wife and son from Burton. Wife Mary, with help from son Stephen, sen cd birthday cake and oth­ er goodies dunng coffee hour. Among the returnees arc Henry and Beu­ lah Beland back to Willowbrook Drive, Tom and Jackie Gilliland back to Morrison Lake’s Sunset Beach. The Masonic Home at Alma has opened 20 new assisted living residences. There has Live at Beautiful Bear Creek Villa Quietly located In qualm, friendly Clarksville on a splendid 6 acre perk. • 1 bedroom unfurnished apt. • Appliances, heat & electric included • Safe, secure inside corridors • Aii on one level • Security entry door • Spacious community room • • • • • • Laundry room Friendly atmosphere Professional, caring staff Private gardens available Transportation available Handicapped accessible Rent is Based on Income Level HUD Subsidized to Reduce Rent to 30% of Income. For example: If your montly income is $921.00, Monthly adjusted income is $851.00 (with medical allowance). Total rent you pay is only $255.00 mo. fCS For additional information call (616) 693-2271 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 15. 1999 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by JANET L DECKER to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. US DEPT OF AGRICUL­ TURE now known as USDA RURAL DEVELOP­ MENT Mortgagee oated July 7. 1988 and recorded on July 8 1988 in Liber 468 on page 739. Barry County Records Michigan which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of fifty one thousand three hun­ dred sixty four and 75/100 Dollars (S51.364 75). including interest at 9 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 00 p m on May 20. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are descnbed as LOTS 30 AND 31 OF WESLEYAN VILLAGE NUMBER 1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 14 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe DATED April 14 1999 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremam & Associates. PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (5/13) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate File No 99-22574-IE Estate of OPAL V COX. Deceased Social Se­ curity No 363-28-0754 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 12751 Baseline Road, Hickory Corners. Michi­ gan. 49060 died 2/28/99 An instrument dated November 6. 1997 has been admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. DeWayne Cox. 7597 N Lakeshore Drive. Harbor Springs. Michigan 49740. or to both the independent personal rep­ resentative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date ot publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and dis­ tributed to the persons entitled to it. Catherine C Metzler (P38600) 425 W Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616) 226-2950 (4/15) Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent s Estate File No 99-22551-SE Estate of ORVILLE M EVERETT deceased Social Security No 385-10-1226 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing will be held on Wednesday. April 21. 1999 at 9 00 a m in the probate court­ room Hastings Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Joyce M Aspmall re­ questing that she be appointed personal repiesentative of Orville M Everett who lived at 121 S State Street. Nashville. Ml 49073. and who died 1/16/99. and requesting also the will of the de­ ceased dated 8/3/76 and codicils dated none be admitted to probate Heirs of decedent will be de­ termined on April 29 1999. at 9 00 a m Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record April 7. 1999 David A Dimmers (Pl2793) DIMMERS & DOHERTY. 221 S Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 616645-9596 Joyce M Aspinall 222 N State Street. Box 138 Nashville. Ml 49073 (4/15) 517/852-9644 Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING April 6. 1999 Called to order at 7 p m Report presented including property tax mill­ age and last years actual budget and expendi­ tures No questions or comments Meeting adjourned at 7 10 p m REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING Meeting called to order at 7 30 p m All board members and 7 citizens and guests present Treasurers report received Correspondence received Fire Dept report received Board ol Review report received Approved Amended cemetery contract. Gun River Watershed Assessment, meeting date schedule, transfer station contract, gravel road expenditures, mileage and phone reimburse­ ments. salary schedule, fire dept grant applica­ tion. purchase, and salaries Subsidy for WAEMS YMCA. Bernard Histori­ cal Museum approved Designated Hastings City Bank mam deposi­ tory Retained Twp attorney Gee and auditor Walker and Fluke Adopted General Appropriations Act Tabled Solid Waste Services Agreement Bills read and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: (4/15) John Gates. Supervisor When in Greece... Ann landers Ex feels used Dear Ann Landers: I am dating my ex­ husband. I still love "Brent" the same way I did when wc married 15 years ago. There were lots of reasons for the divorce, but we managed to stay friends and never stopped having sex. here’s the real problem. Brent remarried after we divorced. I know it’s wrong to keep seeing him, but we can’t seem to stay away from each other. I have urged Brent to spend more time with his wife, but he won't listen. The truth is. I’m not sure I want his marriage to work. I feel certain Brent and I could make a life together again if we tried. »n fact. I suggested he move in with me. but that scares him. He says he loves me but not the way he used to. Brent is a wonderful father to our chil­ dren. and they keep saying they want him to live with us again. Why is he still sleeping with me if he isn’t willing to commit? I need some advice. - Confused in New York. Dear N.Y.: Brent is just using you for sex. Stop sleeping with him at once. If he wants to put the marriage back together again, he will have to give up his current wife. Make it plain. Put the ball in Brent's court, and tell him there will be no compromises. Child support Dear Ann Landers: I recently attended the funeral of a seventh-grade boy who had been killed by a drunk driver. As heart­ breaking as that was, there was actually something more disturbing about that day. One of the child’s friends came in as the service began and sat next to me. I held this little girl as sobs wracked her body. I later asked if she needed a ride home. She said her father would be pitking her up but that he didn’t like to attend funerals. Ann. I know the parents of this little girl. They arc good people. But I am appalled by their lack of sensitivity and that of the other parents who did not accompany their chil­ dren. Please tell your readers that part of the responsibility of parenthood includes being there to give their child emotional support, even if it means attending funerals and missing work. - Outraged in Texas. Dear Texas: I feel’ sad for that child whose parents weren’t there to comfort her. However, any pair of।faring arms V»*>uW. have been fine, and you were dear to have volunteered yours. These days, when both parents work, they can’t always be present for such occasions, and it is lovely when some kind mom. such as you, comes to the rescue DOCUMENT QQQ3Q ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT Fair Lake Sanitary Sewer System On-srte STEP System Installations OWNER Southwest Bany County Sewer & Water Authority 11191 South M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 The Owner wiH receive separate, sealed proposals for the construction of Fair Lake Sanitary Sewer System Contract B: Located in a group on the east side of Fair Lake. 10 on-site installations of septic tanks & STEP equipment supplied by others Installation of on-site sewer connections between the building, septic tank. & pressure sewer ser­ vice stubs 1160 Valley Dnve has STEP tank Contract C: Located tn a group on the east side of Fair Lake. 10 on-site installations of septic tanks & STEP equipment supplied by others Installation of on-srte sewer connections between the building, septic tank. & pressure sewer ser­ vice stubs Contract D Located in a group on the e side of Fair Lk. 11 on-srte installations of septic tanks & STEP equipment supplied by others Installation of on-srte sewer con­ nections between the building, septic tank. & pressure sewer service stubs 1050 Lakeshore & 1040 Hilltop have STEP tanks Contract E: Located m a group on the west side of Fair Lake. 10 on-srte installations of septic tanks & STEP equipment supplied by others Installation of on-srte sewer connections between the building, septic tank. & pressure sewer ser­ vice stubs Contract F Located m a group on the west side of Fair Lake. 9 on-site installations of sep­ tic tanks & STEP equipment supplied by others installation of on-site sewer connections between the building, septic tank. & pressure sewer service stubs Contract G Located in a group on the west side of Fair Lake. 10 on-srte installations of septic tanks & STEP equipment supplied by others Installation of on-site sewer connections between the building, septic tank. & pressure sewer ser­ vice stubs Contract H Located in a group on the west side of Fair Lake. 10 on-srte installations of septic tanks & STEP equipment supplied by others Installation of on-site sewer connections between the building, septic tank. & pressure sewer ser­ vice stubs Contract I. Located in a group on the west side of Fair Lake. 10 on-srte installations of septic tanks & STEP equipment supplied by others Installation of on-srte sewer connections between the building, septic tank & pressure sewer ser­ vice stubs Contract J. Located in a group on the west side of Fair Lake. 10 on-srte installations of septic tanks & STEP equipment supplied by others Installation of on-srte sewer connections beteen the building, septic tank. & pressure sewer service stubs Contract K Located in a group on the west side of Fair Lake. 6 on-srte installations of sep­ tic tanks & STEP equipment supplied by others Installation of on-srte sewer connections between the building septic tank. & pressure sewer service stubs BID DATE Wednesday May 12. 1999 BID TIME 9.00 AM LOCATION Barry Township Hall. 155 East Orchard Street in Delton Ml Bidding documents, consisting of specifications, instructions & forms may be obtained from the Authonty after Apnl 14. 1999 A set of drawings showing the proposed locations of new STEP septic tanks may be ex­ amined at the Southwest Barry County Sewer & Water Authority offices at 11191 South M­ 43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046. dunng their regular business hours The office is located across from Bowen s Restaurant DOCUMENT COST Si0 per set nonrelundable Checks shall be made payable to the SWBCSWA MAILING FEE S3 per set. nonrefundable Checks shall be made payable to SWBCSWA There is no mail­ ing fee when sets are picked up at the SWBCSWA office PREBID CONFERENCE A orebid conference will be held at the Barry Township Hall at 9 00 A M Thursday April 29. 1999 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Contractors interested in submitting proposals shall refer to the Instructions to Bidders in­ cluded tn the bidding documents for bidding requirements Get eye exam Dear Ann Landers: Please tell your readers the importance of getting regular eye exams, even if they c in’t need glasses. My husbard, age 41, never had a problem with his eyes. His vision was perfect, and he never saw an optometrist, let alone in ophthalmologist. He started having some problems reading, so he figured age had fi­ nally caught up to him and made an ap­ pointment for an exam. Thank God he did. It turns out my husband has glaucoma, which had been slowly robbing him of his eyesight. He had no idea it was happening. Glaucoma does not happen just to old peo­ ple. It can happen at any age. If detected early enough, it can be treated and con­ trolled so blindness won’t occur. Urge your readers to get their eyes checked regularly, no matter what. - Wendy in Eric, Pa. Dear Wendy: You did ■ and I thank you. Gem of the Day: (Credit Mortimer Ca­ plan, director of the Bureau of Internal Rev­ Dear Ann Landers: I am a military wife stationed in Greece with my husband and two children I feel isolated because there are few American families here, and I do not speak Greek. I home-school my kids because there is no English-language school in the area Il has been five months, and I still can’t might get when his family finds out you arc the sister of his ex-wife9 Only time will tell. Meanwhile, bide your time, and make sure Austin is equal to the challenge if you are. get over the culture s,.ock. I spend my days cooped up with my kids, unable to do the simplest things. 1 can’t seem to live up to my husband's expectations, and he has be­ come quite critical. This is hurting our mar­ riage. Please help me before I go crazy. Anonymous Sufferer. Dear Sufferer: Instead of staying cooped up with your kids, take them into town so they can experience the wonders of Greek culture. It would be a shame not to enjoy the benefits of your time in that great coun­ try (at the government’s expense). Buy a Greek language book, and learn a few phrases Visit a local bakery or two. and ask for recipes and guidance on how to make Greek pastries (baklava is my fa­ vorite) This would be a fine start in learn­ ing how to communicate in Greek. Stop feeling sorry' for yourself, and get moving. Drug hysteria Dear Ann Landers: Thank you for your recent words about the inhumanity of our country's approach to drug use. You are right - 30 years in prison for a minor pos­ session makes no sense - not for the indi­ vidual who can become a hardened crimi­ nal while in prison, not for his family and not for society, which must spend huge amounts of money to punish someone for what is essentially harmless behavior. I am a graduate student in the department of history at the University of Massachu­ setts. I have been researching the war on drugs for a number of years, and the whole thing strikes me as being tragically mishan­ dled. It makes me sad to see so many peo­ ple’s lives destroyed for the sale of the ca­ reers of some opportunistic politicians. Our country must not throw away many of the freedoms we once considered pre­ cious. Wc must be careful not to go too far and risk turning ourselves into a police state. - J.G.. Amherst. Mass. Dear Amherst: Your letter is sure to create some controversy among students on a great many campuses. This space is open to all sorts of opinions, and I’m pleased to hear from anyone who wishes to express him- or herself. ".4 Collection ofMy Favorite Gems of the Day." is the perfect little gift for that special someone who is impossible to buy for. Send a self-addressed. long, business-size enve­ lope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling! to: Collection, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada. $6.25). lbfind out more about Ann Landers and cad her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at m*mw. creators, com. Copy right 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. GIRL, Alcxus Sue Gillons, born at Spar­ row Hospital on March 30, 1999 to Amber Stanger and Jason Gillons of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. I oz. and 19 1/8 inches long. Proud grandparents arc Susan Matthews of Lake Odessa, JcfTory Gillons of Hastings, and Susan Stanger of Ana­ heim. Ca. and Stephen Stanger of Lake Odessa. BOV, Logan Brian Leatherman born Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids Friday, April 2, 1999 at 11:37 p.m. Stephanie Leatherman. Weighing 7 lbs. ozs. and 20 inches long. a( on to 15 BOY, Lee and Lydia Shumway of Mid­ dleville arc pleased to announce the birth of their son. Scott Alan, bom Monday. March 22. 1999 at 11:35 a.m. Scot weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 19 1/2 inches in length. GIRL, Angelique Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on March 30, 1999 at 12:07 a.m. to Katie Comer of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Anna Lynn, bom aLPennock Hospi­ tal on April I. 1999 at 1:52 a.m. to Ray T. and Lena-Marie Cool of Nashville. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Austin Blake, born at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 2, 1999 at 2:24 a.m. to Michelle Carrigan and Jared Carrigan of Vermontville and Lowell. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. „ : hhu ') :q.41 . ” ' GIRL, Srtvanftah Morgan, bom al Pennock Hospital on April I. 1999 at 1:06 p.m. to Scott and Tracy Estep of Woodland. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Kori JackLynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 3i, 1999 at 12:30 p.m. to Tracy and Steven Morano of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRU Makcnna Jo. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 31, 1999 at 10:54 p.m to Ryan and Missic (Signal I) Lowrll. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 2.5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. American Fellowship Mutual Insurance Company A Michigan Company "The Seal of Faithful. Friendly Insurance Since 1920 enue, 1963): There is one difference be­ tween a tax collector and a taxidermist - the taxidermist leaves the hide. Sister’s ex Dear Ann Landers: I have been involved in a passionate, wonderful relationship for the past two years. The problem? The man I am in love with happens to be my sister’s cx-husband. Wc have kept this relationship a secret so far, but now. wc want to tell our families. My sister has been divorced from "Austin" for five years. Unfortunately. Austin’s par­ ents cannot stand his ex-wife and want nothing to do with any member of our fam­ ily. I am afraid that once his folks find out about me. they will force him to end our re­ lationship or risk losing his entire family. I am not sure what to do. Austin is a great guy. .nd I love him, but sometimes. I think it would be better to move on and try for a relationship that is less complicated. I am so stressed out. 1 can't think straight. Can you help me? - Baton Rouge, La. Dear Baton Rouge: A lot depends on how strong the relationship is between you and Austin. Will it endure the clobbering you Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at.. 945-9554 Automobile Insurance OFFERS MONTHLY POLICIES For “Safe” Drivers. Convenient “Pay as you drive" continuous plan! NO FINANCE CHARGES * NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY Call us dlrrct A save! Our monthly rates •re as low as... $1K 92 I ■!KACH ■ WW MONTH MANDATORY NO FAULT COVERAGE •Sample premium shown for dr vers who enfoy 5 rea^s ci safe dnvtng. use the vehicle for pleasure and are m.arned. ages 25-54. with two or more cars insured on the same pohey an<] live m surroundmg areas Cities of Grand Rapids. 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Weinbrecht Along with the Spanish-American War which began in April. 1898, Nashville got its first telephone system. The first phones in Nashville were installed by Michigan Telephone Company. This system had some limitations. The headquarters were estab­ lished on the second floor of the Liebhauser building. They commenced operations with about a dozen business phones located within a small triangular area inside the village. The next year Citizens’ Telephone Company expanded the service to encompass residen­ tial customers and eventually moved out into rural areas. By 1884, the needed subscriptions had been raised by F.A. Forbes of Detroit and L.C. Welton of Hastings, representing Michigan Bell Telephone Company to run telephone lines between Vermontville, Nashville, Hastings and Middleville. Nashville, now on the railroad and the tele­ phone line, had joined with the outside world. The telephone systems worked through switchboards and operators worked day and night to serve the customers. Dial phones were installed in the village in 1938. Frank Smith, nephews of Charles and Agnes Putnam, who worked for the Nashville News, enlisted in the military and was a member of Battery E. 4th Artillery and joined in the Spanish American War. This was the year that Nashville Catholics also remodeled the former Bap­ tist sanctuary, which had been built in 1876-1877. The church built by the Baptist congregation, was 32 by 40 feet with a I2foot tower on one corner. Tom Durkee did the stone work. The Baptist Church had been organized on Dec. I. 1868, meeting in the school house and then a hall. In 1876, they began the building of a church house. It cost $3,300 with a mort­ gage for about half of that amount covered by a mortgage loan. The unpaid balance was SI,235.91. Unable to meet the pay­ ments, they were foreclosed on May 15, 1880 In 1882, they came to Nashville and pur­ chased the Baptist Church for $1,368.50. The Catholics dedicated the church as St. Cyril Catholic Church on July 5, 1882. The church was rebuilt in 1898 and dedicated by Bishop Foley in 1899. The Catholics had been meeting and and holding mass m various homes or attended mass in Hastings 12 miles away, transport­ ed in wagons. Peter and Philip Maurer, along with Father Buyscc, wanted Nashville to have their own church and now they were able to have a place to hold bap­ tisms. weddings and funerals. The Baptists were able to keep going, meeting in homes or where ever they could find a room until Sept. I, 1893. They pur­ chased a lot on Lincoln Street with inten­ tion of building there. However, they didn’t build their church on this lot. but instead purchased the S. Liebhauser building, trad­ ing the Lincoln Street lot as a part of the price. They proceeded to fix this building into a ctapcl, and eventually took over the former Christian Church, which had been sold to the Congregationalists. In 1907, this Citizens switchboard which was located above the post office on Main Street at Sherman. Operators Mildred Purchis Mater and Effie Edmonds Hosmer are seated at the board. Goldie Smith Franck is on the far left. Picture was taken about 1916. church needed some repairs and remodel­ ing and the Baptists did this on Nov. 7, 1907. The Methodist Episcopal Church was part of the Woodland circuit from its begin­ ning in 1866, un«il 1868, when Nashville was set apart as an independent charge with the following appointments: County Farm, Mudge, Castleton Center and Martin Cor­ ners. Al first they met wherever they could, in schoolhouses, the gnst mill being built by the Mallets, in a small building owned by Mr. Appleman and in homes. In 1869, lots were purchased from Robert Gregg and a church was built on the prop­ erty in 1870. In 1880, that building was damaged by a fire. They rented a store and continued services while a new church was built on the old site. The new church was dedicated on Nov. 27, 1881, at a cost of $5,000. An addition was added in 1916 on the south side of the main building. The church building was painted, inside bath­ rooms were put in, a furnace was put in and a new bell was hung in the belfry. In 1929. Frank Lentz. Carl Lentz and Fem Lentz Kuhlman gave the church new stained class windows in honor of their father and mother. Albert and Elizabeth Lentz. A chandelier with 12 burners was replaced with clcctnc lights. The church has been redecorated several times and kept in excellent condition over the years to keep it current with the times. The Evangelical Association began serv­ ing Barry County very early in its pioneer­ ing days. Congregations were started in several Barry County communities. Wood­ land, Castleton and Maple Grove Town­ ships were early sites of the evangelical efforts. Woodland circuit was formed in 1859 and Nashville was included in this effort. Ministers began preaching in the town hall every two weeks on Sunday afternoon in 1885. There was winter revival in 1885­ 1886. As result of this revival, the evangel­ ical class was organized with 29 members. The following spring, 1886, a church was built. It was 28 by 45 feet and cost $2,500 to build and furnish. It was dedicated on Sept. 12, 1886. The church was improved and remodeled to keep it up to date and it was very well kept. During the years there were mergers and changes in the names of some denomina­ tions. The present church is known as the United Methodist Church, forming one congregation on Nov. 10, 1968. In February of 1902, electric lights, with power furnished by the Thomapple Electric Company, were first turned on. There were four arc lights on Main Street. The Nashville News was one of the first busi­ ness places to install electric lights in place of the acetylene gas plant it had been using for lights. The first automobile in Nashville was a Thomas Trig driven in 1902 by Joseph C. Hurd, who has the local bicycle and repair shop. He later became a local Ford dealer and kept Roy Wolf’s bus line between Nashville and Battle Creek operating. Mr. Hurd is also credited with introduc­ ing ice cream cones and commercially built radios to Nashville. Nashville cncc had a cigar factory. For five cents one could buy a Brand "22” cig­ ar which was considered to be a good smoke. F.E. VanOrsdal was the owner and proprietor of this factory. Before electric power was available for freezing water into ice and for cooling foods, there was the ice man. Harvesting ice was annual task. The ice was taken from the lakes, ponds and even the river in a cold enough year. Tnc ice was cut with ice saws, into chunks ten inches thick, moved by horses and sleighs and hauled to ice houses, where it was packed in sawdust to be kept to cool foods and milk during the warmer months. One such ice man was John Miller, who took ice from Downs Lake, sometimes called Miller Lake, near Nashville. The mill pond on Thomapple River at Nashville was one good source of ice. Har­ vest started as soon as the ice was thick enough, from eight to nine inches thick, to hold the men and teams, usually shortly after Christmas or the beginning of January. Applcman Brothers had a mammoth ice house on the south bank of the river. They could stock well over a thousand tons of ice in one season, layering it in mounds of sawdust to protect it from summers swel­ Four of the churches of Nashville, (top) Catholic Church Metnodist Church, (bot­ tom) Baptist Church and Congregational Church. A second switchboard was added in April of 1902. tering summer sun. Properly packed, verylittle ice would be lost through melting and could be held a year in storage. In a good year the ice would be clean, clear and up to two feet thick. William Woodard also put up a good stock of ice. up to a thousand pounds. Indi­ viduals and farms also would store ice for their own use. Ice was peddled from house to house in horse drawn wagons, placing chunks of ice in residential ice boxes. The housewife would place a rectangular sign in the front window indicating how much ice was needed. 25. 30. 75 or 100 pounds, which the delivery man would cut the block to size. William Kleinhans, Merchant wnere me woooen ooaro want coiiapseo in io«4. Barefoot youngsters of the village would follow the ice wagon waiting for the stray slivers of ice to quench a big thirst on a hot day from the shards of ice left from the cut­ ting of the ice to size. The ice man also served the grocery stores, meat markets and restaurants, milk men and dairies. John Miller was one of the Nashville Ice Men. Michigan Central Railroad had a large ice business on Thomapple Lake, shipping large quantities from the lake on railroad cars to the cities. They loaded the cars by sending the chunks of ice to the loading platform and loaded the ice on the carloads. Michigan Central Railroad also built a large ice house on Thomapple Lake to store ice for a long summer season. The art of cutting and shipping ice ear­ ned with it some risks. More than one ice cutter received a very cold bath. The ice saw was a one handled cross-cut saw. The ice blocks were about two feet square. Strict attention to business was required and a know ledge of the conditions of the ice and they were never to stand on the strip being cut. To improve the walking travel in front of businesses on Main Street in Nashville, wooden sidewalks or boardwalks were built. Not only did the wooden sidewalks improve walking for customers keeping the long skirts of the ladies’ dresses out of the dirt and off of the boots and shoes, but it also helped keep the mud and dust out of the stores and shops. The wooden walks were made by lay ing stringers first and then planking was laid on top for the walkway. These were nailed in place with large nails or spikes to keep them in place. These had to be repaired at intervals as they rotted out from rains and weather in general. The board walks were usually about four to six feet wide, in lengths up to 20 or 25 feet and the hitching posts were lined up between the walks and the dirt street, muddy in the wet months, dusty dur­ ing the dry times. They often used horse drawn water wagons to sprinkle the main streets to help lay the dust in the summers In 1894. a part of the boardwalk over an hans store collapsed under the weight of a crowd that had gathered to watch a rope walker do his act. He had his rope stretched from one of the upper windows of Scheidt^ saloon to the building across the street. [Rope walking acts were fairly common in those times and local lads would sometimes try it, too. George Parrott of Woodland once walked on a rope across the Main Street of Woodland after watching such a perfor­ mance there.] The crowd was intent upon the rope walker as he readied to do his act. Sudden­ ly, there was a crash and 20 feet of walkway gave way. About 30 women and children went down with the walk and were massed together with the ruins of the broken walk. Immediately, observers sprang into action, untangling the victims, and while the unin­ jured persons got out by themselves, many had to be lifted out and were taken into neighboring stores. The doctors of the vil­ lage were summoned and began to assist the injured. The Nashville News account stated that as far as they could determine, 26 people went into the cellar, and probably a similar number had either jumped off, or only fell part way, catching the vails at the side and climbing out under their own power. No children were injured beyond a scratch or bruise. Mrs. Albert Mix had bones in both of her legs broken, one just below the knee, the other just below the ankle. One of the joists had fallen across her limbs and a number of other persons had landed on top of the joist resulting in the fractures. Mrs. D.G. Cassell had a dislocated and broken wrist, a back and a scalp wound and many bruises on her arms and legs. Mrs. Francis Showalter had an impacted ankle, a scalp wound and many bruises. Mrs. John Bahl had two broken ribs. Mrs. Alf Williams had a concussion, a bruised spine and a sprained ankle. Mrs. A. L. Eno had several bruises on her neck and legs. Mr. Klcinshans had steel girders placed under the new walk and they were set in masonry. There were other places in the vil- entrance to the cellar in front of W.H. Klein­ CONTINUED on page 15 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 15. 1999 Saxon netters hope doubles players can give them a lift School teams should be for those at the school Rarely do I disagree with Gov John Engler on anything. But this time the "Gov" is clearly out of the field of play. Engler has come out and said that students wbo attend non-traditional schools (charter schools, home schools and other non-pubhc schools for example) should have the right to compete as athletes in their public school district if their current school of choice does not offer their chosen sports. Translation: Engler is saying that Johnny Jones wbo is borne schooled should be able to play football al Hastings High School if he lives in the Hastings School district and wants to be Saxon Engler is certainly not right! Engler, and bis lawmaking friends who agree with nim on the matter have introduced House Bill 4204. The bill could become a Slate law and die law could lake effect as early as the next prep year The problem here is that Jones (who by Hie way is not a real person) and his family decided not to be a part of tbe educational experience al the public school in the fust place, but it certainly would be nice if be could toss around the pigskin with the home team since he doesn't have another team to play for. Wbat parents and students must realize is that life is made up of difficult decisions and those decisions may have benefits... but they may also have disadvantages. Education is a very important decision is anyone's life. Some may feel that the public schools are not right for their son or daughter, but if that is the case, then why should they be able to be a part of something, or some team, that they truly don't belong to? In life, you live and you learn. If Jones wants to be a part of the team. The Saxons' singles lineup is tournament tested and if their doubles teams come around this spring the blue and gold could experience repeated post­ season success. Returning at singles are senior Matt Bradley at No. 1, senior Steve Storrs at No. 2 and junior Josh Hendershot at No. 3. The No. 4 slot should be held by exchange student Jorge Uuch. Doubles possibilities include then he should consider going to the school he wants to play for If not, sophomore Jeremy Butler at No. 1 or No. 2 and sophomore Matt Gergcn at No. 2. "This year, we have one of the well, there arc many great activities out there to become involved in. Horseshoes strongest lineups in the league at all singles positions, but our doubles are at home is one. The athletes at the public schools must maintain good grades in order to play and guidelines are used to make sure this happens. Wbo is going to make sure that Johnny Jones is following similar standards. His father? young and lack needed court time," Hastings Coach Rich Pohja said. "In order for us to repeat to the State tournament our doubles teams will have to season quickly.” Casey Storms and will team up to see action al doubles, while Bill Biair and Scan Fortier could also make up a Saxon duo. Junior Tony Bownc will see lune at doubles and singles. Newcomers to watch include Trenton Smith, Dave Wilcox and Mike Nitz. Still, the O-K White looks to be super tough. Hastings hopes to finish near the middle of the pack and then make some noise during the post-season tournaments. "In the league, we hope to finish in the middle at fourth or fifth," Pohja said. 1999 HASTINGS TENNIS SCHEDULE: Thursday, April 15 Lakewood; Saturday, Apnl 17 at Grandville Tournament Monday, April 19 at Lowell Wednesday, April 21 North view Monday, April 26 East Grand Rapids Wednesday, April 28 at Zeeland Thursday, Apnl 29 Portland Saturday, May 1 at Allegan Invitational Monday. May 3 at Forest Hills Central Wednesday. May 5 Hudsonville Thursday. May 6 at Otsego Monday, May 10 Wyoming Park Wednesday, May 12 at Wayland Union Saturday. May 15 O-K White at Lowell Monday, May 17 Grand Ledge Tuesday, May 18 at Charlotte Friday, May 21 MHSAA Regionals and Saturday. May 22 MHSAA Regionals Friday, June 4 MHSAA Finals; and Saturday, June 6 MHSAA Finals. His mother? His brother? Prep sports is much about the array of experiences. Tbe pep rallies at the school ... the long summer practices at tbe school... the colorful posters backing tbe team hung at the school... the bus rides dial begin at tbe school... the camaraderie of school chums attempting to reach a goal for their team and for their school. (Don't get me going. I have too many stories to tell). By allowing this House Bill 4204. we would be creating a huge problem that would certainly not make a whole lot of sense. Recruiting can already be considered a problem o' some schools, this would only make the situation even worse. Engler is certainly not right! This is just another example showing that politicians really do need to keep their hands out of education. These big cats already have enough to cure in this world, they really shouldn't meddle loo much with prep sports which are basically riding down a successful course. Tbe Michigan High School Athletic Association has done a great job in determining that course and their Hastings' varsity tennis squad includes (front row, from left) Mike Nitz, Trent Smith, Michael Courtright, Josh Hendershot. Jorge Cluch, John Wilcox; (back row) Jeremy Butler, Matt Bradley. Kyle Winkler, Steve Storrs. Tony Bowne, Cazsy Stormer, Bill Blair and coach Rich Pohja. direction certainly has been close to perfect If you want to be a part of the team, you have to be with tbe team... not only follow the team rules, but be with the learn in the school. Get it "Gov'? Talk to you soon. NOTE: The preview for the varsity baseball team will appear in next week's (April 2z) Hastings Banner. The team photo for the Saxon squad was scheduled for Friday, April 16. Saxon swingers aim for low scores; repeat success Four-peat? Hastings High School’s girts golf team will attempt to qualify for its fourth consecutive State golf finals when it hits the links this spring and early summer. The Saxons have not only traveled to State the last three years, but have improved on their finish each time. In 1998, that meant a sixth place finish amongst the best in classes B. C and D. New coach Bruce Krueger is eager Io see what his group of 99 swingers can accomplish. Tbe squad includes junior Erica Barnum, sophomore Andrea Brower, sophomore Heather Drumm, junior Katie Jones, junior Leah Pumford, junior Heather Rose, senior Amber Swain and sophomore Katie Welton. at the State finals as her mother. Julie (Burns) Welton, also carded a similar result in the open class championship from 1974 Still, tbe Saxons will be bard pressed to match past season's performances this spring as a number of graduated seniors must be replaced. Pumford, Drumm and the others will need to step up if the Saxons are to return io Forest Aken. This year the format for the Stale finals will change as no longer is there Class A and Class B-C-D. but instead Division I. Division II and Division III. As a freshman standout, Welton fired a 36-holc 187 at Stale to lead the team's scorers. She is tbe second in her family to finish near the top of the leader board Swinging the golf clubs this spring for the Saxons are Katie Jones, Heather Drumm, Leah Pumford, Erica Barnum, Katie Welton, Andrea Brower. Heather Rose and Amber Swan. SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE & LONGSTREET LLP Mtomeys at Law 607 N. Broadway, Hastings GORDON IRONSIDE INSURANCE AGENCY 607 N. Broadway. Hastings J-AD GRAPHICS 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-3495 945-9425 945-9554 THOMAS A. DAVIS JEWELER PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS DEWEY S SALES & SERVICE AND AUTO SALES 136 E. State St, Hastings 115 S. lefferson St., Hastings 1111 W. Green St., Hastings 948-9884 945-9249 945-4915 GAVIN FORD-MERCURY GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME 1310 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings 328 S. Broadway. Hastings 945-2421 945-3252 STATE FARM INSURANCE BILL SEIF CHEVROLET, BUICK & GEO, INC. PAUL PETERSON DEAN’S NAPA 122 N. lefferson St.. Hastings 948-9696 BUCKLAND AGENCY 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Delton 623-5115 STAFF MARK (Formerly Flexible Personnel) Temporary and Direct Placements 725 W. State St.. Suite B. Hastings GARY'S HOBBY SHOP & RACEWAY 126 E. State St.. Hastings 948-8555 948-9879 HASTINGS ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC PC FHI FLEXFAB HORIZONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. Kfimftf Merriman. MD. ABOS Daryl s Lark. MD. ABOS • Richard Graf PA-C 1005 W. Green St., Hastings 945-9529 • 1-SOO-596-1005 BROWN'S CUSTOM INTERIORS 221 N Industrial Park. Hastings 945-2479 NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS 102 Cook Road, Hastings 945-2700 TOM'S MARKET 241 E. State Rd., Hastings 945-5372 CHRYSLER SUPERSTORE OF HASTINGS 241 W State St.. Hastings 1455 W State St.. Hastings 948-3720 945-3437 945-9383 or 1-800-888-6164 HASTINGS FLOWER SHOP BOSLEY PHARMACY ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE 902 W State St. Hastings 402 N Michigan. Hastings 118 S. lefferson St.. Hastings 1569 Bedford Road (M-371, Hastings 945-4921 945-3484 945-3429 945-5113 329 W. Mill St.. Hastings 1435 S. Hanover. Hastings 948-8001 945-2425 PLUMB’S VALU-RITE 511 W. State St.. Hastings PONDEROSA 220 S. Market. Hastings 948-3700 �The Meetings Banner - Thursday Apnl 15. 1999 - Page 11 Track teams ready to contend in O-K White Tbe talent runs deep fix the Hastings High School boys' and girls' track tennis this season Tbe Saxon boys are the reluming Barry County champions and return a number of top athletes from the '98 team. Greg Brower Is the defending 110 hurdles champion from the Barry County meet and should be a Slate possibility in '99. Others expected to make their marks for the boys team include Tim Cole. Mike Elliott. Isaac Weeks. Adam Schantz, Sam Stafford. Isaac Solmes and Gabe McCarty. Hastings' girls also have a solid group of athletes who are capable of putting up top times and performances Karcy Schlachter. an AU-OK White runner, is at the top of that list along with Laura Thomas. Erica Fulmer. Sally Edger and Susan Hubbard , Head coaches from the track teams are Paul Fulmer for the boys and Laura Finley for the girls. The spring seasons begin for the Saxons with an indoor meet at Eastern Michigan University March 26. Today (Thursday. April 15). Hastings' thmclads open its league­ campaign al Lowell High School 1999 HASTINGS BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK SCHEDULES: Thursday, April 15 at Lowell; Saturday, April 17 Sparta Co-ed Relays; Thursday, April 22 Northview; Saturday. April 24 Hastings Relays; Monday, April 26 East Grand Rapids; Thursday, April 29 at Zeeland; Monday, May 3 at Forest Hills Central; Thursday, May 6 Hudsonville: Monday, May 10 Wyoming Park; Thursday, May 13 O-K While Conference Meet; Friday. May 14 O-K White Conference Meet Finals; Tuesday. May 18 JV O-K While Conference Meet at East Grand Rapids; Friday, May 21 MHSAA Regionals at Houseman Field; Monday, May 24 Champion of Champions at Rogers; Thursday, May 27 Barry County Meet; Wednesday, June 2 Jon Bos Invitational; Saturday, June 5 MHSAA Finals. The boys track and field team for the Saxons this spring includes (first row) Travis Traister. West Shoebridge. Chris Sensing. Tim Cole, Mike Elliott. Sieve Moray. Adam Carroll, Isaac Weeks; (second row) Dan Slaughter. Brandon Dahn, Mike Arnett, Mike Wank. Peter Oberth. Rob Lee, Greg Brower. Luke Rodgers. Adam Schantz. Sam Stafford. Lucas Overmire. Jay Campbell; (third row) Coach Paul Fulmer. Jason Stickney. Jason Flohr. Matt Schultz. Rick Wank. Joe Keller. Zac Fulmer. Aaron Hartman. Jake Friddle, John Bowling, Tony Jacinto. Coach Dau; (fourth row) Chad Ray Paul VanOry, David Ockerman, Ryan Hawbaker, Nick Deline. Phillip McKeough, Jason Bailey. Isaac Solmes and Gabe Berlin soon to start up A ihrec in one program of Late Model Stocks, Sportsmans and Super Stocks will kick off the 1999 season Saturday, April 24 at the Berlin Raceway. The paved, one-half mile Marne oval, is celebrating its 49th season of excitement and will host triple header cards every Saturday through Ijihor Day. Bob Holley, of Gun Lake, will Hastings High Schoofs girls track team includes (first row. from Mt) Jill Williams^ Stephanie Buck, Virginia Jennings, Katie Noteboom. Laura Thomas. Brenda Hurless, Natalie Banovac. JoAnne Bailey. Sara Williams, Jamie Howell. Melissa Hodges. Heidi Schroeder. Karey Schlachter. Amande Zalewski. Coach Finley; (second row) Jenny single that scored a run in the 9-4 two hits and two RBI in Kellogg Community College's doubleheader sweep over Siena Heights University nightcap triumph Darren Musolf (Union City) threw a complete game two-hitter in the 3-2 decision, while Kyle Wesslcr (Climax - Tbe Bruins split a doubleheader with Gien Oaks Community College Tuesday, winning the first game and dropping tbe nightcap 7-3. KCC, now 11-11 and 6-6, will host Scotts) collected three hits. Trevor Hardy (St. Philip) notched the Muskegon Community College today al Bailey. EYE & E.N.T. SPECIALISTS, P.C. win in lime trials are at 4 p.m and the first preliminary race is set for 7 p.m Kristen Schlachter. Hastings’ Andrew Courtright collected mound open April 24 and on racing event days al 1 p.m , practice begins at 2 o m . Schwartz Katrina Hinz. Jennifer Hodges. Amanda Hawthorne. Kara HUL- Ashtoy DeUrto, Stopbanto Donalds, Kate Fields. Amy Scott. Brenda Westfall; (third row) sprint captain Erica Fulmer, distance co-captain Sally Edger, throws captain Susan Hubbard; (fourth row) distance co-captain Courtright helps KCC to Siena sweep Monday in college baseball action at Bailey Park. Courtnght. a freshman catcher on die Bruins' squad, had a double for an RBI in the first game 3-2 victory and a attempt to make it four titles in a row at the head of the I-ale Model class. Tbe Berlin Raceway is located five miles west of Grand Rapids on interstate 96 expressway al Marne, exit 23. Gales the second game, allowing just one hit in four innings. TRADEMARK REALTY, INC. Ready For Some 3-on-3... The Hastings Middle Schoofs Student Council is sponsoring a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, the 3-on-3 for Bryan Lee, this Saturday. Lee was a Hastings Middle School Student who died in an accident last summer. The proceeds from the basketball event will go toward the Bryan Lee Scholarship Fund. The tournament, to be held at the middle school, starts at 10 a.m. Admission is $1 to watch the heap action. Fifteen teams have signed up to compete. Trophies will be awarded * the first, second and third place finishers. Frankie McCabe, Vickie Waters and Steve Laubau have been instrumental in helping the Student Council to organize the tournament. Pictured here are Student Council members Emily Hoke. Courtney Oakland and Holly Wilson. HASTINGS OFFICE SUPPLY PET WORLD ALLSTATE TOM SALINGUE AGENCY Kimberly | Norris, MD • David D Harrell. MD Mie fad S Nosanov. MD "Your Reul Estate Connection" 152 W. State St., Hastings 221 W. Mill St- Hastings 9I5 W. Green St., Hastings 1975 Ole Cutlers Pass Dr. Hastings 948-PETS 945-3888 945-0514 945-3226 • 945-2263 Fax 945-2015 ADVANCED COMMERCIAL PRINTERS THE VIKING CORPORATION ARBY'S RESTAURANT HODGES JEWELRY J-AD GRAPHICS 122 W. State St- Hastings 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings 133 E State St., Hastings 210 N. Industrial Park. Hastings 911 W. 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Hastings 945-4284 948-3139 948-8000 945-5182 THE HASTINGS BANNER PARTS PLUS BARRY AUTO SUPPLY, INC. 304 N Broadway • 948-8046 WBCH WELTON'S 100 1 FM Hastings 401 N. Broadway. Hastings PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE "Worlds Best Country" 945-5352 1952 N Broadway. Hastings 945-9554 Complete Machine Shop Service "Your Local Auto Ports Store" 430 W. State St- Hastings 948-8558 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday Apnl 15 1999 Soccer team shoots for top of league standings The season staru-d with a hang for the vanity soccer players K Hastings High School. Coach Doug Mepham's Saxons smoked Catholic Central March 30 in a match played in Grand Rapids The scores for the blue and gold came from Amanda t ec (two), captain Jess Golc. Niki Matthews and Libby Gibbons Tiffany Swift. Tonya Kick and Carolyn DeWitt also turned m outstanding performances Gole is a reluming All-Bany County performer, pulling up 10 goals and 16 assists a season ago. Goalkeeper Ivy Mr’one gives the Saxons stability in goal and with a solid defense Hastings is capable of contending for top honors in the O-K White Mcpham will receive plenty of help coaching the team with Dennis Argetsinger and Dennis Zcrhel by his side. 1999 HASTINGS VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER SCHEDULE: Friday. April 16 Middleville; Monday, April 19 at Lowell; Wednesday, April 21 at Northview; Friday. April 23 East Grand Rapids; Monday. April 26 at Zeeland; Wednesday, April 28 Forest Hills Central; Friday. April 30 at Hudsonville; Monday. May 3 at Wyoming Park; Wednesday, May 5 Lowell; Friday, May 7 North view; Monday, May 10 at East Grand Rapids; Wednesday, May 12 Zeeland; Friday. May 14 at Forest Hills Central; Monday, May 17 Hudsonville; Wednesday, May 19 Wyoming Park. Varsity softball takes to field New coach Mary Lesage hopes that her senior standouts can help lead the way as she becomes adjusted Io her new position as skipper of tbe Saxons' The varsity soccer team at Hastings High School this spring includes (first row) Ivy Malone; (second row, from right) Tiffany Swift, Amanda Lee. Rachel McKenzie. Aristasia Myers. Jennie Heuss, Sara Hammond; (third row) Coach Dennis Argetsinger, Vai Heffebower. LibOy Gbbons, Liz King, Nikki Matthews, Elly Kruko, Tonya Kick, Sarah Byington. Bobbie Henney, Carolyn DeWitt, Coach Dennis Zerbel and Coach Doug Mepham. Missing are Megan Baker and Jess Gole. varsity. Lesage, a former player al Kellogg Community College and Indiana Fort Wayne, says the team's talent is evident but she still hopes to improve their overall play. Tbe seniors who should help in that task are pitcher Erika Simpson, first baseman Brooke Rizor and shortstop Ally Morgan Juniors are catcher Katie Williams. Michelle Griggs. Danielle Bowman. Annie Meade, Katie Allerding, Melinda Meaney. Jenny Taylor. Heather Girrbach. Stephanie Conrad and Erin Allerding. Tbe Saxons opened their '99 campaign with two wins Tuesday over Barry County foe Maple Valley. Tbe Saxons defeated die Lady Lions 11-4 in the Fust game and 14-0 in the second contest. Erika Simpson was tbe winning pitcher in tbe opener, while Katie Allerding notched tbe mound triumph in Game 2. 1999 HASTINGS VARSITY SOFTBALL SCHEDULE: The varsC/ Saxons' softball team includes (front row. from left) Katie Williams. Brooke Rizor. Danielle Bowman, Annie Meade; Michelle Griggs, Katie Allerding; (back row) Coach Mary Lesage. Melinda Meaney. Jenny Taylor. Heather Girrbach, Erika Simpson, Ally Morgan. Erin Allerding and Stephanie Cc.nrad Secretaries ’ Weeklg April 19 - 23, 1999 Bosses —Honor your secretary by submitting his or her name in the.. I Banner Secretaries Contest 3 names will be drawn and those 3 will receive valuable prizes from local merchants including: Arby’s Barlow Florist Bosley Pharmacy Cinder Pharmacy County Seat Chrysler Super Store of Hastings L.A. Floral & Gift Shop Felpausch Gilmore Jewelers Hodges Jewelry King’s Music Center Ponderosa B&K Car Wash Names will he announced in the April 22 issue of the Banner. Mail or fax us your secretary’s name by Monday, April 19. I Secretary Name_____ | Boss Name_________ ] Company___________ [ BANNER, 1952 N Broadway P.O Box IBB Hastings. Ml 49058 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 13. 1999 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. NOTICE OF HEARING RUTLAND CHARTFR TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY: The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a hearing on Thursday. Apnl 22. 1999, com­ mencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Rood. Hastings. To oct upon a request of James Spurgeon for a variance to be able to build a garage five (5) feet from cast side lot property line. This property is located at 2515 W. State Road and is zoned "RE" Rural Estates Residential. The proposed garage would he located five (5) feet from the side lot property line. The requirement for this zone is fifteen (15) feet The property is described as: LOT 6 MALCOLM ACRES To act upon a request of Todd and Julie Gray for a variance to be able to build a garage ten 110) feet from the front property line. This prop­ erty is located at 1955 Iroquois Trail and is zoned “R2" Single Family Residential District. The proposed garage would be located ten (10) feet from the front property line. The requirement for this zone is thirty (30) feet. The property is described as: LOT 2 ALGONQUIN SHORES PLAT Interested persons destn ng to present their views upon the above request, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard al the above tunc and place. The applications for the above requests arc available for inspection at the Rutl'ard Charter Township Hall dunng regular business hours Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary­ aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabihtiTs. upon five (5> days notice to the Rutland Chartei Township Clerk at tbe address or telephone number listed below. I Telephone__________ Fax Number 945-5192 Thursday, April 15 at Forest Hills Northern (dh); <dh); Saturday, April 17 Hastings Invitational; Wednesday. April , ~21 at --_ Marshall (dh); Friday, Friday, ' April 23 Grand Rapids Catholic Central; Monday, April 26 Northview (dh); Wednesday, April 28 Lowell; Monday, May 3 at Zeeland; Wednesday, May 5 East Grand Rapids; Friday, May 7 Wyoming Park (dh); Monday, May 10 af Lowell; Wednesday. May 12 Zeeland; Friday, May 14 at Forest Hills Central (dh); Monday, May 17 at East Grand Rapids; Wednesday, May 19 at Hudsonville (dh); Friday, May 21 Rain Date; Tuesday, June 1 MHSAA District Tournament. * (dh) doubleheader -or FAX to 945-5192 —or DROP OFF at the Banner office Robin McKenna. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49058 <616)948-2194 SAXON Continued from page 10 1999 HASTINGS GOLF SCHEDULE: Friday, April 16 at Marshall Tournament; Monday, April 19 Lxjwcll and Forest Hills Central at FHC; Tuesday, April 20 at Zeeland; Thursday, April 22 Hudsonville and Wyoming Park at Wyoming Park; Friday, April 23 Charlotte and Belding at Belding; Saturday. April 24 Jenison at Rolling Hills; Tuesday, April 27 Northview and East Grand Rapids at East Grand Rapids; Wednesday, April 28 Wayland Union; Thursday, April 29 Forest Hills and Lowell; Tuesday, May 4 Zeeland; Thursday, May 6 Wyoming Park and Hudsonville at Hudsonville; Friday, May 14 Kalamazoo Hackett; Monday, May 17 O-K White Conference Match; Wednesday, May 19 Caledonia and Middleville at Caledonia; Friday, May 21 MHSAA Regionals; Friday June 4 and Saturday, June 5 MHSAA Finals. LEGAL NOTICE j State ol Michigan In the Barry County Trial Court Circuit Division ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 99-251-CH rton. James n. risner MYRTLE COLE. Plaintiff JAMES MILES hts hers and assigns. JOHN MILLS, his heirs and assigns. ANTHONY & SANDRA MARCUKATIS. FRANK TlCHVON. EVAN & BRENDA SEIFERT. Defendants. David H Tnpp. PC By David A Kuzava (P49963) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiff TO JOHN MILES, his unknown hers, devisees, or assignees, and JAMES MILES, his unknown hers, devisees, or assignees, and Any and all others claiming an interest m and to the following described parcels or real property situate in the Township of Yankee Springs, County, of Barry. State of Michigan Parcel fi That part of the SE 1/4 of Section 6. and the NE 1M of Section 7. al n the TWN. RiOW. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan, Describes as: Beginning at the North corner ol said Section 7, Thence S 00*59 29' E 1468 27 feet along the East hne of said NE 1/4 of said Section 7. thence N 88" 28'49" E 147 80 feet along the North line of the South 1170 feet ol said NE 1/4. thence N 01*32'48" W 2642 37 feet thence S 88*1656" W 126 45 feet along the North line of the SE 1/4 of said Section 6. thence S 01*25'44" E 2642 30 feet along the West hne of said SE 1/4 to the place of beginning Parcel 42 Situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more legally desenbes as follows The Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4. also the West half of the Northeast fractional 1/4 except the West 7 1/2 acres thereof. AH in the Section 7. T3N, R10W. containing 111 1/2 acres more or less Based upon the pleading fifed tn the above captioned matter Plaintiff has fifed a complaint seeking to quiet title m and to the above de­ scribed parcels of real property including that por­ tion of Parcel #2 which is described as being ex­ cepted IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all Defendants and any and all othets claiming an interest m and to said described parcels of real property shall on or before the 29th day of April hie a Notice of In­ terest asserting their interest in and to said parcels with the Clerk of the Court for the Barry Tnal County Trial Court - Circuit Division 220 W Court St Hastings Michigan 49058 Afariureto file said Notice of interest shall constitute a De­ fault. and. on the 30th day of Apnl 1999. at 1.30 o'clock m the afternoon. this Court, after taking proofs, shall terminate whatever interest the said defaulted party may have tn and to said parcels of real property, unless a Notice of Interest is fifed, or Defendant! s) or a representative of Defendant appears oefore the Court on said date Hon Richard H Shaw tor Circuit Judge James H Fisher Drafted by Dawd h Tnpp PC By David A Kuzava (P49963) 206 S Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 616/945-9585 (4/22) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 15 1999 - Page 13 Saxon baseball scores two varsity victories over Lions Jason Hoefler, the new varsity baseball coach at Hastings High School, said that his team's goal is to be prepared for the post-season and to improve as the year rolls along. Tuesday's twin bill sweep over Barry County rival Maple Valley, however, wasn't a bad start. The Saxons beat the Lions 11-4 and 6­ 1 will) 19 hits and some solid pitching and some dandy defense. Hastings had 10 hiLs in the first game with Luke Warner going 3-for-4 with a homerun, three runs scored and 4 RBI, Brian Dunn two hits and two runs scored, Ty Greenfield two hiLs and a run scored and Josh Bundy three hiLs, a run scored and an RBI. Tiie Saxons collected five of their 11 runs in the fourth inning and three each in die first and second innings. "This team is very confident, defensively and offensively as far as hits and errors go," Hoefler said. The defensive did iLs job in the field as did Hastings' pitching duo of Matt 1 .arson and Warner. Larson started and went 5 1/3 innings, sinking out five. Warner finished off the final two innings to earn the save. Warner had two hiLs, scored two runs, had two RBI and a two-base rap in the second game. Dunn had two hiLs and Andy Keller also had two hiLs including a two-base rap. Hastings tallied four runs in its first inning of the nightcap to take a lead they never would give up. All of the Saxon players saw action in the doubieheader. Dunn was the Game 2 winning pitcher, fanning five and walking just one in his five innings of work. "The main thing (in our success) is pitching," Hoefler said. "We have players with minimal pitching experience on varsity and we will need to improve." Dunn and Bob Cole are the only two Saxon hurlers with varsity experience. Hastings was 8-14 a season ago, but could compile more triumphs in 1999. "Our goal is to stay around .500 and improve," Hoefler said BOWLING SCORES Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 80-44. Mace’s Ph. 78-46; Eye and Ent 73 1/2-50 1/2; Nash “5” Plus 72­ 52; Valley Realty 70 1'2-53 12; Misfits 64 1/2-59 1/2; Sceber’s Auto 63-61; Nash Chiro 63-61; Hallifax 61-63; Lifestyles 58-66; Farmer’s Feed 43 1/2-80 1/2. ' High Games and Series - S. Glasgow 218-572; L Elliston 190-515; F. Ruthruff 200-531; T Christopher 190-515; B Estep •52-524; S. Merrill 178-492; K Becker 172-476; B. Norris 171-457; J Pcttcngill 188-429; E. Mcsccar 161-457; F. Schneider 145-391; J. Doster 171-430; B. Carpenter 199-477; R Kuempcl 163-387; N. Thaler 169; D Bums l>9; B Collier 165. Recreation Bowling League #3 Final Standings Ball Busters arc league champions with Hastings Bowl secund, third was Freeport Elevator, fourth was Fairchild's Oil, fifth was Barry Automotive and sixth was The Mighty 5 Good Games and Series - N. Kovaccvich 531; D. J. James 525; S. Anger 210­ 202-207-619; S. Kill Sr. 212-232-587; E. Jackson 226-532; D Lambert 2O4-23I-6O8; B. King 203-204-562; D. McKelvey 504; N. Thaler 503; R. Wieland 552; J. Buehler 231-581; T. Eckert 236-535 and J. Buehler 516. Senior Citizens Woodmansee 78; Hall 67; Nash 66; Jcsick 62; Friend 60; Snyder 57 1/2; Brodock 57; M&M's 57; Moucoulis 56 1/2; No. One 56; Lethcoc 56; Wieland 54; Kuempcl 52; Schlachter 51; Vrogindcwcy 50; Brewer 49. Mens High Games and Series - A. Brewer 167; R. Nash 163-451; L. Markley 165; K. McDonald 164-471; W. Brodock 175- 462; R. Schlachter 173-483; D. Hall 164-486; W. Birman 169-471; K. Schantz 188-459; J. Beckwith 169; J. Mercer 157­ 452; N. Thaler 192-450; R. Wieland 213­ 557; W. Woodmansee 205-540; G. Forbey 168-472; C. Haywood 162-455; B Tcrrv 176- 513; D. Stuart 187-528; G. Waggoner 179-502. Womens High Games and Series - M. Matson 187-509; S. Pennington 158-452; C. Stuart 178-468; E. Mcsccar 183-519; R. Murphy 160; B. Johnson 159; S. Merrill 168-475; R Kuempcl 164; S Glasgow 243­ 592; H. Service 155-461; M. Wieland 170­ 453; E. Betty Moore 153. Monday Mixers Whispering Waters 76; B&R Testing 63 1/2; Dewey s Auto 61 1/2; Kelley’s Kcglers 60 1/2; T.M. Lassies 59 1/2; Hastings Bowl 58 1/2; Budweiser 58; Rowdic Girls 56 1/2; Landis Ladies 52 1/2; Basket Babes 51 1/2; Coldwell Banker 50; Girrbach s 48. High Games and Series - S. Lancaster 195-512; D. Larsen 179-501; R. Shapley 199-501; C. Hayward 167; J. McMillon 173-460; M. Snyder 179-519; S. Glasgow 202-522; G. Gibson 166; J Wagner 204­ 499; M. Lemon 197-513; E. Hammontree 170; B. Anders 160; H Service 176-451. B Johnson 170-468; N. Thaler 197; M. Wieland 164; S. Purdum 166; A. Hall 183­ 475. Thursday A.M. Varneys 69 I 2; Questions Marks 68 1/2; Boomers Girls 67; What Happened 62; Just Us 57 1/2; Hastings Bowl 34 1/2. Good Games and Series - B. Estep 191­ 532; O. Gillons 176-489; P. Hamilton 168­ 487; I. Ruthrufi 161-469; C. Fox 153-441; L. Jackson 164-433; S. Tcuncsscn 147-407; J. Kruger 164-394; M. Atkinson i74; S. Lambert 164. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 68-48; Bennett Industries 66.5-49.5; Kent Oil Co. 59.5­ 56.5; Hecker Insurance 54-62; Farmer's Feed 54-62; Carlton Center Bulldozing 46­ 70. Good Games and Series - S. Drake 158; L. Dawe 168; E. Ulrich 208-491; T Red­ man 163; S. Merrill 183-512; B Maker 178-465; K. Eberly 168-486; J. Gardner 153-435; L. Elliston 202-528; P Britten 161-411; C. Hurless 151-399; B. Scobey 156-423. Friday Night Mixed Nine and a Wiggle 84.5-43.5; Cook Jack­ son 83-41; Brushworks 76.5-52.5; Get Lucky's 72.5-51.5; Late Comers 72-52; Thomapple Motors 66.5-57.5; Ten Pins 64­ 60; Heads Out 63.5-60.5; Missing 2 63-61; All But One 61.5-62.5; Bad Habit II 61-63; Ramblers 61-63; No Whiners 60-64; Scars and Service 54.5-69.5; Cousins 51.5-72.5; Two BK’s 48-76; Mercy 41.5-82.5; Rocky 4 35.5-88.5. Womens Good Games and Series - K. Keeler 204-496; O. Gillons 167; T. Heath 155; M. Scars 153; S. Ripley 150; B. Dav­ enport 170-472; H. Service 178; A. Lcthcoc 160-443: C. Madden 143; T. Penning­ ton 169; S. Keeler 193; J. Madden 203-563; D. Bartimus 208-590; R. Lydy 178; J. Ansell 128; A. Zink 140; I. Ruthruff 178; J. Lancaster 167; S. Sanborn 177-515; L. Bar­ num 191-550. Mens Good Games and Series - A. Tay­ lor 198; K. Bushbcc 226-568; D. Scars 180; H. Service 199-513; M. Lawson 167; R. Haight 181-500; B. Ripley 205-518; B. Cooley 191-513; M. Keeler 202-568; D. Service 181; T- Ramey 168; W. Brodock 187; B Madden 196-561; E. Keeler 212; B Madden 212-536; J. Bartimus 246-637; M. McKee 216-596; S Peabody 225, R Fay 223-651; J. Smith 211-537; R. Ruthruff 235-648; S. Sanborn 216-602; J. Barnum 259-695. Sunday Night Mixed B.S.crs 72; Thee Froggcrs 70; Red Dog 70; All Mixed Up 69; Nine Out of Ten 68; No Telling What 63 I 2; S & K 63. X-Filers 62. We’re OK’ 61; Happy Hookers 59 12; Thunder Alley 57; HE!) 56; Bear Alley 54; Friends 52; Lucky Strikes 50; Rock Bottom 35. Womens High Games and Series - M. Snyder 235-563; S Craven 192-497; D. Gray 179-488; L Falconer 164-475; S. Cross 164-442; B James 156-442; L. Bar­ num 199; N Munn 186. M Eaton 179; M Martin 165. J. Bryans 161. A Hubbell 160; W Miller 152. Mens High Games and Series - A McBnan 245-630; B Hubbell 226-628. \ Hall Jr. 235-625; C Sanborn 222-623. C Martin 255-612; J. Barnum 242; R. Fay 217; J. Kohler 216; V Hall Sr 206; B Rentz 203; E. Bchmdt 203; T. James 195; M. Cross 192; R. Craven 192; J. James 183; G. Snyder 183; R. Snyder 180; M. McLeod 169; B. Cantrell 167; B. Heath 160; J. Agee 159 Thursday Angels Gavin Ford 81.5-42.5; Farmer’s Insur­ ance 71'53; Hastings Bowl 71.53; Mills Landing 70-54; Miller Excavating 69'55; NAPA Giris 64-60; Pet World 57-63; Sham­ rock Tavern 57-67; Nashville Chiro 57-63. Cedar Creek Grocery 56.5-67.5; Stefano's 46-74; True Value 40-84 High Games and Series - B. Thurston 211-588; B. Heath 190-472. B. Hayes 212­ 518; T. Brown 537; L. Apsey 192-520; L Irwin 171; B. Cuddahee 550; D. Bartimus 214-565; C. Guernsey 192; C. Hayward 172; D. McCollum 193; J. Varney 189. Tuesday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printers 38 1/2­ 25 1/2; Woodmansee Sawmill 36-28; Pin Seekers 35 1/2-28 1/2; Hastings Bowlers 34 1/2-29 1/2; Consumers Concrete 32 1/2-31 1/2;TVCCU 32-32; Mosteller Graphics 29­ 35; Friends 18-46. Men’s High Games A Series - G. Sny­ der 189-512; S Hyde 179. Women’s High Games & Series - B. Norris 183-459; D. Siov inski 194-521. Softball signups starting up 'ITic time to register for men's softball is fast approaching. There will be two organizational meetings Wednesday. April 21 and Wednesday, May 12 Both meetings will be held al the Hastings Middle School in the choir room. Times of the meetings arc 6-8 p.m. If you are a returning team captain or you want to start a new team be sure and attend one of these meetings For information, call (616) 945­ 4574. Looking for a new career? Give Dental Assisting a try. RN/LPN Send resume to: Casual & On Call Positions Available at Barry Community Hospice Saxon Luke Warner not only sparkled on tbe mound, out atso sninnea at me plate in the team's two Tuesday wins. (Photo by Parry Hardin) Ad #641 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Robert A. Tremain and Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by GRANT PARISH AND KELLIS PARISH HUSBAND AND WIFE to EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF Ml dated May 6 1998 and recorded on May 15. 1998 Inst >1012029 Barry County Records Michigan and assigned by said mortgagee to US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION by an assignment dated May 14 1998 and recorded on February 16 1999 Inst >1025222 Barry County Records Mtchtqan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty five thousand nine hundred ninety two and 26/100 Dollars (S55 992 26) including inter­ est at 9 850*o per annum Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and approved notice is herety given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 p m on April 29 1999 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF HASTINGS Barry County Michigan and are de­ scribed as PARCEL A THE EAST 43 75 FEET OF THE NORTH 5 33 RODS OF LOT 880 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF PARCEL B BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH Wf ST CORNER OF EAST 43 75 FEET OF THE NDRTH 5 33 RODS OF LOT 880 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF THENCE WEST 12 FEET THENCE NORTH 31 5 FEET THENCE EAST 12 FEET THENCE SOUTH 31 5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING PP408-051 -201 -278-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 3241 (a) in whch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tne date of such sale Dated March 18 1999 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNE Y FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 (4/15) Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! TI911 EMERGENCY 2 Home Address Signs 3 •4 Basemet r. Waterproofing by 0-Dry Glass Block Windows • • • u• New Window Wetfr Regracfcng 1-800-237-2379 Required by new Barry County Ordinance ‘19.95 ea. - 2 or more *17.95 ea. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Mailed same day (‘3.00 postage) Installation available 110 Bryant SI • Kakxntxoo McNgon 49001 - 345-2900 Hastings High School has the following items for sale Item Description Quantity DPX-2000 Roland DG Drafting Plotter. 8 pen Color. A-C Size Flatbed DXY-800 Roland DG x-y Plotter. A Size Flatbed Genius Gemttzer GT-1212B Summag rapines Summa Sketch II Sharp Computer Projection Panel QA-350 ‘Hastings High School reserves the right to reject any or all bids. If interested. mail sealed bids to: Ed Domke - Tech. Bids. Hastings High School, 520 W. South Street. Hastings. MI 49058 Questions? Call <616! 948-4409 Bids due by May 21. 1999 Great opportunity to get your foot in the door and earn extra money. Excel­ lent. competitive wages, mileage, orien­ tation. Interested? Call Kay Rowley. RN 1-800-681-4985 or 948-8452 Action Signs (across from E.W. Bliss) 1011 E. State St.. Hastings MR/ SYSTBd OF SOUTHWEST MCHGMi.WC Choose your own hours. On call positions work from home. Would you like to work in the rewarding field of end-of-life care? g ^1 (616) 948-8618 or Toll Free 888-577-7446 PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION* JUNE 7. 1999 BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Two vacancies for six year terms. Interested candidates must file a petition containing fifty (50) signatures of registered \otcrs no later than: 4:00 p.m. May 10. 1999 at the BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 535 West Woodlawn Avenue Hastings. Michigan 49058-1038 616-945-9545 Candidates may obtain petition forms at the Barry I.S.D. office. -Representatives from local boards elect Members. Michigan Kiwanis - Hastings Kiwanis Special Project Blood Drive Wednesday, April 21st 1:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church 239 E. North - Hastings Sponsored by Kiwanis of Hastings Give Blood Give Life. American Red Cross �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 15. 1999 911 millage renewal election will be Aug. 3, continued from page 3 circuits from Amcntcch and special LEIN department, it has been created by tbe 911 abort $1,029,000, Nystrom said. Tbe 911 Central Dispatch's budget is readily avail­ fees to supplement the enhancements, etc., he said. Nystrom left Tuesday's County Board dale for the special election. At James' suggestion to have more op­ portunity to discuss the matter, Wenger changed bis motion to include just a date for tbe millage election. Tbe millage amount will be brought for a vote at an­ able to anyone who wants it. he pointed out. 'That information has been given to meeting when tbe board went into abort an hour long dosed session to discuss contract negotiations for tbe Sheriffs Department's commissioners,' Nystrom said. 'I'm really surprised MacKenzie is that uninformed.' 911 Central Dispatch is losing $260,000 command officers. Discussion of the pro­ posed 911 millage was held after be had other meeting. County 911 Director Charles Nystrom said Wednesday that be was perplexed that some of the commissioners 'are not in­ formed on such an important safety issue' as 91 l's needs and budget annually from a 1/4 mill for enhancements that expires this year, he said. That means tbe general operating budget will have to absorb tbe costs for sueb expenses as lower rental fees in Orangeville, maintenance agreements for the mobile data terminals. Bond." '...These are tax dollars they are talking about, whether they like it or not we have to question bow they are spending it *1 do regret that they made this a confrnatational thing because all 1 wanted him (Nystrom) to do was come in and show me wbat the figures are,* MacKenzie said. 'If this was needed, I would have voted for it and I told Bob Wenger that at tbe end of foe meeting. Bob came up and said I was all wet basically for questioning this. If ibis amount is necessary, I will vote for it. Ill go out and advocate for this.* MacKenzie with that and then if that generates more money than we need.* be said, tbe rut could be used for equipment when needed. Wenger was speaking of tbe Headlee Tn Wenger said tbe discussion was "out of order,' but Commissioner Sandy James A projected 911 budget for the year 2000 (the first year of the millage renewal) is pointed out that the resolution he had pro­ posed included the millage amount plus a Limitation Amendment to tbe stale's con­ stitution, which limits property tn in­ creases to the rate of inflation Without voter approval original millage rales erode with inflation and cannot be restored to original levels. MacKenzie also noted that 91 l's current fund balance is abort a half miUion dollars, which is about 50 percent of its operating budget •With that kind of a fund balance, if they can live on less than a mill," MacKenzie asked if it would be "more fair” to ask tbe taxpayer to fond actual costs of the opera­ tion. 1 see what you're driving at.* Wenger said, "but I still say it’s a one mill tax* be­ SHELTER, continued... Bailey explained at the beginning of this cause of the automatic cutback from week's discussion that tbe county's attorney had said three options were available to re­ Hradkc. MarKwirir ~kwi if FqiwHyation Direanr Karen Scarbrough could explain tbe effects ceive donations from municipalities. 'We're already providing a service, so for of tbe Headlee rollback on revenue geoeraaed from millage. She noted that Bany County's increasing tax base value is offsetting some of the tax reductions from Headlee, but that long term millage can be eaten up by Headlee. MacKenzie said be would like tbe 911 Board to "come back with wbat millage it Would actually take to fund the system out there. I don’t think it's fair to ask tbe tax­ payers for a mill when we know we could 3o it for less. We're asking them to geur- ate taxes that aren't needed for a system that already bar. 50 percent of their operating budget in a fund balance.* i us to sign a contract just to make a con­ tract up and say we have a contract for that service is one of tbe gray areas....' Bailey said. "Are we taking his (the attorney’s) advice or aren't we?* Herrington interrupted. Tbe three options are: * An agreement can be drawn up to allow the townships (or other municipalities) to contract directly with the Humane Society "for whatever service they want to do. They can pay tbe Humane Society. They can make tbe donation and it's clean, slick as a whistle. There are no problems. We (county commissioners) are not involved. That can be done." Bailey said. • 'Fresh considerations" in a contract are another option. Bailey said, meaning that the county would have to provide a new or different service to the municipality in ex­ change for a monetary contribution. For example, be said, a contract could guarantee a township that the animal control truck would be in its borders during certain days and hours • The County Board itself could enter into a contract saying that it would keep an animal shelter open for a township or other municipality for a certain number of years in exchange for funds that would help build the new shelter. *We could do that ...' Bai­ ley said. 'The fact is that we already have an animal shelter and it's already open to all the townships... 'In essence, does that mean that we might not have the shelter open for the other townships (that didn't contribute)? It’s an option that's not as dean.* Bailey said left. 'I think that if tbe 911 Board is going to increase the amount of tax revenue they are requesting by $280,000, it is fair for me as an elected official to ask why,* MacKenzie said Wednesday. "If there is a confusion as to the amount that is required to fund this He said that be was told by Shelter Committee members that citizens in mu­ nicipalities might object if funds were do­ nated directly to tbe Humane Society, so the committee would like the county to draw up contracts. "I personally thought it was cleaner to go through the Humane Society... We can instruct tbe attorney tc do it one of those ways,* Bailey said earlier in the meeting. County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, after tbe board rejected county contracts, sard, "We're skirting tbe issues in my mind. 'This is going to be a county animal shelter. It isn't going to be run by tbe Humane Society. Tbe county is going to get a fol of bang for their buck. '...The townships have said 'we would like to contribute money to this.' I don't see why we have to stand in their way,* DeBoer said. 'Our attorney said, 1 can draw up a contract in less than 20 minutes that said. will allow you to do it legally.' Why you vole no for that. I don't know. It isn’t the Humane Society that's going to benefit from this project It is Barry County and the citizens of Bany County and that's who you represent.* DeBoer said. 'Four years ago, when I was brand aew, I was given the animal shelter (to super­ vise) and it's been a problem for years and years and years before any of us got here, but now it's my problem and I see you vote today to give David Sbinavier 6,000 extra dollars to act as a consultant. If you will. on computers and that's great He's doing a fantastic job. I didn't get an extra penny for the animal shelter and all I gel is grief. When 1 think that you people can do something to help us and vote no, I think ifs wrong.* DeBoer said. See SHELTER, continued on page 18 It isn't the national recognition that means so much to us 07767777 Borsess among top heart care centers " a-u m awivOa as Uw first montesliy <SM vMa n uMuU with KIA'S irnmaaw *'«*“• ta Hospital cited for by-pass, angioplasty results by health care firm mfUMMW ■srvtas sadt rsauks dlsttoet tro Borgess to one of only 34 hospitals in thn United States chosen for outstanding performance to both heart procedures (angioplasty) and open heart surgery. Of the top 100 cardiovascular hospitals in ths country most were ranked for excellence in just one of these categories, alone offers this kind of care in our region, and we're very grateful to our team of akMed and devoted professionals who provide this level of expertise. But more than that, we're honored by the belief our own community has in us, as they trust Borgess with their hearts. BORGESS HEALTH ALLIANCE It’s about your life* �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 15 1999 - Page 15 Road rage, concealed weapon^, bills debated in Michigan House Hastings students who were members of the District 10 All-Star Band were (from left) Antosia Myers. Becky Carr. Zach Woodley. Jordan Brehm, David Park­ er and Scott Sawyer Missing from the photo is Jessica Huss by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Bills that would allow citizens to obtain pennies to carry concealed weapons and that would make road rage a felony were among topics of discussion at the monthly Leg­ islative Coffee in Hastings. Both bills are currently being debated in the bouse and senate, said State Rep. Terry Geiger and representative for Joanne Em­ mons, Tom Chadwick According to Chadw.ck, senators are seeking support of the proposed road rage legislation from the county prosecutors. "Il doesn't give police officers any more authority, but it takes eight laws that we already have pertaining to reckless driving and says, ’if you commit three or more, it's a felony,’" said Chadwick. A ninth reckless driving offense, tailgat­ ing, is proposed in the redraft of the road rage bill, Chadwick said. "So, if you're driving too close, it can put you into a category of road rage," Chadwick said."Tbe other eight are already against the law. With road rage, you would get enhanced penalties that reckless driving doesn’t have." Chadwick cited a Kalamazoo incident in which a woman encountering a line-up of cars in a construction zone drove on the right shoulder to pass the stopped traffic "Another woman pulled in front of her and she became angry," said Chadwick. "Tbe first woman ducked in front of the cars and as she tried to get back in front, the second woman's car ended up flipping over tbe guard rail and her daughter was killed." Chadwick said the first woman went on to work and was reported to have said "I got her." "Thai’s what the bill is intended to get," Chadwick said. "So, we're looking for LEGAL NOTICES Joining the Western Michigan University All-Star Band were (from left) Scott Sawyer. Zach Woodley. Becky Carr and Beau Mason. Hastings students join various honors bands The Hastings High School band program was represented bv several students who participated in vaiious honors bands last Brehm, Becky Carr, Toni Myers, Jessica Huss, David Parker, Scott Sawyer and Zach Woodley. Students were in rehearsal for one month. On March 8, Becky Carr. Jeremiah John­ son, and Scott Sawyer were participants in full day, and presented an evening concert at Caledonia High School. All members of the group were accepted on the basis of an the State FFA Band for the state convention at MSU. They were among students from all over Michigan who were nominated by their band directors and local advisors. The band performed for the convention over a threc-day period. On March 18, Has^ius bad scvcivstu- dents in the Mich^ahvclbv BanAflfad} audition. On March 26. Becky Carr, Beau Mason. Scott Sawyer, and Zach Woodley were members of the All-Star Band for the 31st annual Conference on Wind and Percussion Music, which was held at Western Michi­ gan Univerity After a full day of participariodii* tMfcoiKAneb.'MkKh MrilM* Orchestra Association District Ten All-Star rehearsals, the all-star band presented a concert in Miller Auditorium. Band. Students who attended were Jordan From Time to Time, continued from page 9 lagc where the board walks were over cellar entries. A call for inspection of these were made and all were deemed to be safe. The Nashville News reported in the Aug. 2, 1901 issue, that the village’s business district was to get cement sidewalkr in place of the wooden walks as fast as Street Commissioner Woodard and his workers could get the job done, beginning the improvement of walking along the streets of the village. Note: From Time to Time. 4/1/99: Thornapplc Valley VFW Post No. 8260 remind­ ed us that the additions, there were two. made to the depot which became their post, were possible through the help of Auxiliary Unit 8260 members who helped to earn a significant amount of the money needed to do the bulding. (To be continued} If you see this a guy April 17, . wish him HAPPY /j BIRTHDAY! ( Goftha! Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael R McGuire and Maureen J McGuire husband and wife (original mortgagors) to DMR FINAN­ CIAL SERVICES. INC . Mortgagee, dated Febru­ ary 14 1996. and recorded on February 16, 1996 in Liber 652. on Page 45. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED FORTY-ONE AND 51/100 doHars ($116,741 51). including interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wHI be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml. at 100 p m . on May 20. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF .-HAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Part of Lot 112 of Supervisor s Plat Number 1 of Long Point, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 in Plats on Page 49 Described as commencing at the Southwest­ erly corner ot said Lot 112 thence Northwesterly along shore of Pmelake 110 feet. thence South­ easterly across said Long Point to a point on the Lot thence West along the South Line of said Lot to the place of beginning, being a Subdivision of part of Sections 5 and 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 8. 1999 DMR Financial Services. Inc FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. F C Attorneys for DMR Financial Services. Inc 30150 Telegraph rioad. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48u25 File <98088506 Hawks (4-29) MORTGAGE SALE PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT REED. STOVER & O’CONNOR, P C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage which was made on the 9th day of January. 1997. by SCOTT W PARKS, a single person, as Mortgagor to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organized and existing under the laws of the United States as Mortgagee, and recorded on the 22nd day of January. 1997, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County and State of Michigan in Uber 683 of Records. Page 504. on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due and unpaid on the date hereof $14,086 50 principal and interest at 7 6% per annum, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been msti.uted to recover the debt secured by sard mortgage or any part thereof and the power ot sale m sad mortgage contained having be­ come operative by reason of such default Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of Apnl, 1999. at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hast­ ings. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County ot Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the high­ est bidder at public auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, lor the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest to date of sale and legal costs and expenses, including the attorney tee allowed by law, and also any sums to protect its interest in tne premises, wiixji premises are described as situate in the Town­ ship of Johnstown, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit LOT 51 OF COUNTRY ACRES ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS f ^CORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 64 The period of redemption wit! be six months from date ot sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sate Dated March 11. 1999 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION REED. STOVER & O'CONNOR. PC. 151 S Rose Street. Suite 800 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 By Robert C Engels, one of its Attorneys (4/15) My name is FWo. I am lost and can’t find my family, if you find me please contact Lois at 616-765-3472. Happy Birthday April 19th. GOTCHA! ■ PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING There's a lot more candles on your cake now. Honey - PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWN­ TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on April 21. 1999 at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S. Norns Road, within the Township PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item's) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following 1 Special Land Use Permit filed by Richard and Joanne Oehrl. 4644 Fennessy. SW. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49544 to allow continuation of the placement and use of a 24 foot Jayco travel trailer on Lot 17 (Parcel No 08-012-430-017­ 00). Si idy Beach as prescribed in Township Zoning Ordinance SHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on April 21. 1999 at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following. 1. Special Land Use Permit filed by Douglas Haase of 14587 Doster Road, Plainwell, Ml 49080. (Parcel No. 030-008-60) to allow for home occupation of Consulting Service in an existing accessory building The property in question is located inthe "A" - Agricultural District The property in question is located in the "R-2" Single Family and Two Family medium Density Residential District 2 Such other and further matters as may prooerly come before the Planning Commission or this meeting 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit applications at the address below Prairieville All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these spe­ cial land use permit applications at the address below Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for Prairieville Township Planning Commission Robert Kull. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norns Road Delton. Michigan 49046 Prairieville Township Planning Commission the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Robert Kull. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 more stories so we can find oul does this (road rage) really happen?" Another bill being debated in the legisla­ ture deals with whether schools of choice should also offer students attending school outside of (heir residential diurirr to par­ ticipate in sports and ocher extra curricular activities inside their residential district Tbe proposal would also let students choose any school to auend for their educa­ tion. rather than limiting them to schools inside their intermediate school district "This would allow students to choose any public school they want to," said Geiger. A straw voce on opening tbe extra cur­ ricular activities to students attending other schools, however, ended with no one vot­ ing in favor of the plan. One audience member said it would lead to coaches recruiting athletes. Also part of a supplemental school aid package being considered is an additional $69 million in school aid. "The counts last fall and this year have revealed more students than we originally thought," said Geiger. "So, we've put that additional $69 million to accommodate the extra students who fall within that Siiopl Aid Act" Regarding the crisis in Kosovo, Con­ gressman Vern Ehlers is staunchly oppo ^d to having U.S, troops involved, said ms representative, Rick Treur. "He sees similarities with Vietnam with no exit strategy," said Treur. "And, be allo sees some unintended bombing." Treur said Ehlers believes the NATO air strikes have actually increased Yugoslavian support for their leader and that persecution of the Albanians is accelerating rather than decreasing as a result of the air strikes. He said congress will soon be discussing whether to impose tbe War Powers Act, that would give Congress more power over tbe situation. Congressman Nick Smith is also op­ posed to the action, said his representative, Alan Knapp. "We have no business being involved in their Civil War," he said. "Nick also has a problem with the exit strategy, wbat to do, bow to get out of it." btaie ot Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate File No. 99-22561-IE Estate of Arthur J Minor, aka Arthur Joseph Minor. Deceased Social Security No 379-12/ 7058 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whose last kno..n address was 15620 South M-37 Highway. Battle Creek. Mict> gan 49017 died Dec 4. 1996 An instrument dated July 23. 1993 has been admitted as the win of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that aj claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative, Cheryl J Mdtef. 71 Oakley. Battle Creek. Michigan 49017. or to both the mdependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 W Court Street. Hast* mgs. Ml 49058, withm 4 months of the date ot publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate w* be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it ChnsT Christ (P11860) 312 Old Kent Bank Bldg Battle Creek. Ml 49017 f 965-7000 (4rt5| MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of mortgage made by Richard W Knauss and anna J Knauss. husband and wife, to Beach Mortgage Company, mortgagee. December 12. 1997 and recorded January 1 1998 by Instrument No 1006031, Barry C Records said mortgage is now field by Capital a Division of Lehman Brothers Inc by assignment dated December 19. 1 and recorded on January 22 1999 by No 1024051 Barry County Records There i claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum Sixty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred S and 94/100 Dollars ($62 969 94) including mterf est at the rate of 11 49% per annum Under the power ol sate contained m the more gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises^ or some part of them at pubic vendue at th< Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan ill Barry County Michigan at 1 00 p m on Apnl 29, 1999 The premises are located tn the Village of Midi dteville Barry County Michigan, and are de^ scribed as Lot 30 of the Middtevilte Downs Addition f2J Village of Middtevilte according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded tn Liber 5 of Plata} Page 13 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate ; Dated March 18 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Lehman Capital, a Division ol Lehman Brothers Holdings inc as Assignee » 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 • . < Fite No 189 0077 (4/15* �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 15. 1999 COURT NCWS Gregory Hull. 20, of Hastings, was sen■cnced in Barry County Circuit Court to three to five years in prison April 1 afier being convicted of violating his probation, which he was serving for a previous break­ ing and entering conviction. "Mr. Hull obviously doesn't care much about his probation since be has repeated problems following the most basic rules," said assistant Prosecutor David Makled "Tbe basic principles are simply not that difficult and his repealed violations tells me be just doesn't care * Makled called Hull a poor risk to con­ tinue in society and on probation. But according to attorney David Kuzava. Hull has bad other problems resulting from a previous acquaintance, but said he was not going io go into detail. "He could very well have said that." said Kuzava. "He had a real attitude about him­ self at that time. Since then, he's had no other problems other than probation viola­ tion." Kuzava said the original offense involved Hull breaking into his father's bam and tak­ ing pop cans "It's not the most heurous crime a person can commit." said Kuzava. "He's trying to make tbe best with what be has." Hull said he's had trouble getting jobs in Hastings due to publicity about his crimes and said he changed his residence without permission by moving to Battle Creek to look for work. "I think I've gone quite a ways," he said. "That may be your vision, but what I see is someone wbo has made virtually no "He had a terrible lime and he has had emotionally destroying episodes." said Kuzava "He's had very little support from his parents, he's confused and he's been bouncing from place to place." Fisher asked Kuzava why Hull was changes in tbe last three years or longer." said Fisher, adding that Hull has not pad back the people he stole from. quoted by his probation agent as saying tn 1997. "prison ain't nothin'." • Julie Hensley. 33, of Battle Creek, was scheduled for a pretrial hearing March 25 In other recent court business: on a charge of second degree home invasion for allegedly breaking into a home in As­ syria Township April 18, 1998. Tbe charge, however, was dismissed without prejudice (meaning it could be reissued) by the Barry Countv Prosecutor’s Office "Based on the totality of the circum­ stances and the invesgitation. the people are unable to bring the burden of proof." said Makled. There is a possibility new information could come to light in the fu­ $23,000 the third year, according to Dick voted at their meeting Tuesday to approve spending approximately $8,000 for the deputy’s services for one year. Rutland Township was also asked Wednesday night to pay $8,000. Tbe rest of tbe cost of tbe deputy comes from federal funds applied for through tbe Barry County Sheriff's Department. A three-year federal gram has been approved for the deputy Tbe two townships will have to pay $17,000 apiece next year and Thomas, supervisor of Hastings Township. Barry Undersheriff Don Ford said the sheriffs department hopes to have the pa­ trolperson for the two townships in place by tbe end of April or fust pan of May. Also at Tuesday's meeting, tbe Town­ ship Board reached consensus that it would have a millage election to obtain funds to pay for library services provided by the city of Hastings. In the recent past, the township has con­ tracted with Freeport to provide library ser­ vices to township residents. Previous to that, however, the township contracted with the city. Disagreement arose over how much tbe township would pay the city for CLASSIFIEDS stings BANNER -945-9554 ( tin! I J/ I hunk \ AMAZING METABOLISM BREAKTHROUGH. Quick* Easy! Free samples. Cail 616­ 868-7099 BLACK LAB: Spayed female, 8 months old. all shots. 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We can help’ Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Alied Mortgage Capital Corp I-SOO611-3766. ceived honoring our 50th Anniversary.As we write on the pages of this book of life, the best chapters are of family and friends, and it is our pleasure to have so many.Sincerely.Don and Joan Haywood assessment of his behavior as a juvenile." said assistant prosecutor. Vicky Alspaugh "be indicated th he seemed to get into crim­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefiis after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Osk St.. Freeport. Ml EOE LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently acce pting applica­ tions for production workers no 2nd shift. TH. well nublished company is located la the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and lhe ability lo pass a drug needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604.___________________ STAFFMARK IS NOWTAK­ ING APPLICATIONS FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS. 94M1S55.____________________ Both entry and advance posi­ tions available. Contact Slaffmark al 948-8555 ask for Robin or Jody. EOE_________ TEACHERS PREFERRED lo manage 2 week summer tent sale in Hastings. $700 per week, can include family A friends. Fax resume to: 703-841 -0332 or call 888-604-2982. ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. ACCEPTING APPLICA­ TIONS for employment al Jus­ FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. EXPANDING FACTORY OUTLET has several perma­ nent full time positions avail­ able. Above average earnings, profit sharing, production bo­ nuses and excellent work con­ ditions. Management training for qualified applicates. $540. a week. must be able to start Immediate. Call6l6-94g.229». HOME OWNERS! TIRED OF RENTING? Own your own 2 bedroom mobile home in trailer park in Lake Odessa. $2400. OBO. Call Lori or Jody at 852-3955 for more information. committee instead proposed putting to­ gether a district library, which would have required asking for a certain amount of mil­ lage (two mills being one of (be amounts proposed) from all the municipalities in­ volved. Tbe district library proposal was defeated when Hastings and Rutland townships dis­ tin Carriage Works. 7615 S. M­ 66. Nashville Ml. ADULT FOSTER CARE (6 BEDS) is looking for someone lo work 9:30.6pm on Sunday. Monday, and Thursdays, no change in schedule. $7.<XVhr Dependable people only. call. 948-9433 * William Patrick Whalen. 36. pleaded guilty to violating a 1995 probation order by not reporting to his probation agent since November of 1995. If convicted, he could spend a maximum of two years in prison and or a $2,000 fine Bicyclist struck by car on M-37 ■ THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A 14-yrer-old Middleville girl was hurt when her bicycle was strack by • or co M-37 near Ftnkbemer Road, accori Hastings Pirn of tbe Michigan State Police Police said Ruby Violet Guths apparently was attempting to cross M-37 entered the path of a southbound 1965 Susttebakcr. driven by Frederick Have) 52, of Caledonia, who swerved to avoid Hamg the bike Tbe bike bit tbe aide of tbe car and Curths waa taken to Spectrum Hospital Rapids, where she was treated for her injuries said released. Police laid Curtbi did not check for traffic betore attempting lo cross the hi# Child abuse charges being sough CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - Police are seeking third degree child abaa agatett a 36-year-old NaJrviBe man accused of punching his young aou fa At sad kicking his leg on March 15. according to a report by *e Bany Count) °Ac^«^ to police, die boy said he bad pulled his sister's hair ata bodcey as pumshmax. bus father grabbed Na by the and: and pulled his hair. Tbe next day as the asaa was taking the boy to his maker's hone when du Ns dad pulled tbe track over to the side of M-79 west of Nashville raid put kicked him Reward offered in tool trailer thi CASTELTON TOWNSHIP covered they could not bold separate mil­ lage elections. Currently proponents of Isskl the enclosed toiler contained neat ing alternative methods of obtaining sup­ port from tbe townships hl order lo fund the library operations. Thomas said Township Board members will wait to bear from the city's library committee about bow much millage they think is necessary before making a final de­ cision on the millage proposition. . Also Tuesday, the board pbssed aresolu* lion supporting the building of a new county animal shelter, but did not offer any funds. Thomas said tbe board was consider­ ing donating some money lo the project and are continding to research the matter (see related story). Also on Tuesd. y. tbe board beard from an official from tbe Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, who advised the board about methods, financial and other­ wise. of providing waler and sewer services through the newly created Central Barry County Sewer and Waler Authority. And the board approved spending $8,300 lo spread gravel on all the township roads this summer. School board member recognized Tbe owner of a 16400. Tuesday, April 6. is offering a reward building a new ttnry in Hastings are seek­ county unless the county provides a spe­ cific service for any funds received. Barry County Commissioners struggled with the question at their meeting Tuesday, ABANDONED REPO • Bank REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. back to volers with the 3/10 mill request if tbe city's library board thought the amount of money generated by such a millage would be enough. However, members of a newly formed HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ 725 W. Stale Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bnng 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or call us al ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604 down a request for three-tenths of a mill for library service with Hastings. This past June, tbe board voted to go until the question arose i-s Vi whether townships can legally donate funds to the screen. For Immediate consid­ er! lion contact STAFFMARK FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ library services, leading to tbe switch to Freeport as a provider Township voters in 1992 also turned Ihlp Wmili ti *91 FOUR WINNS 180 Hori­ zon 43L, Low hours, great shape. $8,500. 945-2915. SIZE BED with pillow top, luxury firm mattress set. still in plastic, cost $1200, must sell, >350,1-517-541-8132 THANK YOU FOR THE MANY cards and letters we rc- He will be allowed to perform commu­ nity service work in lieu of bis fines and costs and was given work release. POUC€ B€AT • Keith Horton. 30, of Middleville, was given a delayed sentenced on his conviction of attempted delivery of a controlled sub­ stance. Horton will be allowed to delay begin­ ning bis four month sentence until July 29 due to his father's illness. Judge James Fisher ruled. "I was reading about Mr. Horton's own Hastings Township approves deputy Staff Writer Hastings Charter Township will soon be sharing with Rutland Township tbe ser­ vices of a Barry County Sheriffs deputy Hastings Township Board members • Kenneth Wood, 59. of Hastings, wbo pleaded guilty to third offense drunk driv­ ing. was ordered to continue probation as previously sentenced. * Shane Reid. 16. of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to three months in jail and three years probation on his conviction of un­ lawful use of a motor vehicle. He was accused of taking his mother's car without her permission on Jan 29. in Hastings. ture. in which case, we would like to pur­ sue the charge" inal touble for the excitement and the pre­ by Mary Warner sent investigation shows be feels the same way as an adult' Alspaugh said Horton said he could find no other way lo dispose of the controlled substance other than to sell it to someone "I think pursuant to the plea agreement, nine months incarceration would give him tbe opportunity to experience the excite­ ment of criminal trouble in a new light." said Alspaugh But according to his attorney. Horton admits lo his responsibility. M-66 aid cordleu) and The trailer had a 16-foot extension ladder ou tbe top and a 244 •teak was siofca. Tte 1997 trailer is a Southwest brand, said Arndt, and has a Mie 948-8283 or Sitart Observer al I -800310-9031 Appliances taken from empty Im HOPE TOWNSHIP - Deputies from ta Barry County Sheriff's Daps investigating the tiieft of several small appliances from an unoccupied roti the 7000 Node of M-43. - Tbe homeowner said the structure was not kicked when the burgler scanrtimr between April 3 aad April 5. Teens cited for drinking at HOPE TOWNSHIP - Eight teenagers -wre issued citations by the 1 Teens cited as minors in Marcia Tiffany, president of the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education, will be honored Tuesday. April 20. by the Michigan Association of School Boards. Tiffany will be awarded for 20 years of distinguished service. School board members from throughout southwest Michigan will be recognized at tbe MASB ceremony, which will be held in Cassopolis. Nominees sought for scholarships in criminal justice Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer has announced that tbe Michigan Sheriffs As­ sociation is seeking no'nhutioos for me 1999 Bernard Grysen Memorial Criminal Justice Scholarship. Ten scholarships, sponsored by the Michigan Sheriffs Association Educa­ tional Services Inc., will be awarded to Michigan high school seniors pursuing a career in criminal justice. Two will be awarded in ;acb of the five MSA state dis­ tricts Nominations must be made by a mem­ ber of the association, but tbe nominee does not have to be a member. Nomina­ tion forms must be turned in to the sher­ iffs office no later than Friday. April 30. Now in its seventh year, the scholar­ ship program has awarded $60,000 in scholarships to high school seniors around the stale. Those wbo want to make a nomination may obtain a form from the 1999 issue of the "Sheriffs Star." the MSA profes­ sional journal received by members The forms also may be obtained at the sherif­ fs office Handgun found after traffic stop HASTINGS-Charges of carrying a concealed weapon and driving ou a w»pa Bcease are being sought against a Hastings man after police found a 40 catiber. a automatic handgun in his car April 9. said Hastings City Police Depay Chief i ‘jShe 26-year-.Tid.man, wbo has not yet been arraigned on the charges, had the gaa case betted the front scat at the vehicle after it was stopped in the 100 block of 1 h6U Street at about 1:31 a.m for not having tail tights. Man charged after knife found HASTINGS - A 37-year-oid Hastings man has been arraigned on a durge of vfoh a Hastings disorderly ordinance by having a concealed weapon, according to the Hau City Police Department. Officers found a six-inch "bock" knife in a sheath under a jacket won by Troy Wi afier he was slopped for allegedly turning onto North Broadway without taring a signal April 5, according to a police report Walker iuld police he uses the knife fw hunting and fishing. The knife was confiscated and he was cited and released. Walkzr was arraigned oo the charge Thursday. April 8, and an April 27 pretrial bet was set Man charged with drunk driving ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Police patrolling an area they describe as be« "known drug trafficking area" stopped an unfamiliar vehicle and found a local 1 driving with a blood alcohol content of 29, according to report by tbe Barty Cm Sheriffs Department The 38-year-old Shelbyville man. who has oa ya been arraigned, was also foua have an open container in his vehicle and was tfriviag on a suspended lirensc. The man, wbo said be has a drmking problem, told police he'd bad two half-pirt Vodka and two been before driving that night. �The Hastings Banner made significant progress Congress is helping private industry address its Y2K problems as well In I wk. we passed the Year 2(MM) Information and Readiness Disclosure Act. which will pro­ mote the tree disclosure and exchange of information about Y2K readiness b\ Communication from CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH We’re getting ready for Y2K By now. most arc familiar with the Year 2000 computer problem, known as "Y2K.” Some computer programs may misinterpret the date because they record only the last two digits for a year For example. 1993 is recognized by these computers as “93" The year 2000 would be recognized as "00," and the computer would be incapable of distin­ guishing the year 2000 from the year 1900 In some cases, this could cause the comput­ er system to malfunction Although dire predictions have been made about computer systems controlling the water supply, bank machines, financial markets, airplanes, and even elevators mal­ functioning and creative havoc, it now appears that this will not be the case. Both government and private industry arc ensur­ ing that necessary corrections have been LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of certam Mortgages, the first such Mortgage being made by HARLEY D DRYER and MARILYN L DRYER, husband and wile to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farm­ ers Home Administration (now known as Farm Service Agency). United States Department of Agriculture, with rts State Office being located at 3001 Coolidge Road Suite 100. East Lansing. Michigan 48823-6321. the Mortgagee, such Mort­ gage being dated January 12. 1972 and recorded January 12. 1972 in Liber 206 of Barry County Records on Pages 331 through 334. inclusive, and which Mortgage was expressly assumed by RUSSELL D YARGER and PATRICIA YARGER. husband and wife, by a certain conveyance dated Apnl 19. 1974 and recorded April 19. 1974 in Liber 363 of Barry County Records on Page 650. the second such Mortgage being given by RUS­ SELL D YARGER and PATRICIA YARGER. hus­ band and wile, to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Ad­ ministration (now known as Farm Service Agency). United States Department of Agricul­ ture. such Mortgage being dated September 27. 1977 and recorded September 27. 1977 m Liber 232 ot Barry County Records on Pages 885 through 888. inclusive, the third such Mortgage being given by RUSSELL D YARGER and PA­ TRICIA YARGER. husband and wife, to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now known as Farm Service Agency). United States Department ol Agriculture, such Mortgage being dated March 8. 1985 and recorded March 8. 1985 in Liber 421 of Barry County Records on Pages 81 through 84. inclusive, and the fourth such Mortgage being given by RUSSELL D YARGER to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farm­ ers Home Administration (now known as Farm Service Agency), United Stales Department ol Agriculture, issued pursuant to a certain Shared Appreciation Ag-eement/Recapture Agreement, such Mortgage b?ing dated July 30. 1990 and recorded July 31. 1990 m Uber 503 of Barry County Records on Pages 283 through 286, in­ clusive. such Mortgages being given to secure certain Promissory Notes payable to the Govern­ ment. and by reason of such default the Mort­ gagee elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of such Mortgages due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgages there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FIVE AND 92/100 ($171 305 92) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt, now remaining secured by said Mortgages, or any pari thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgages has become operative Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mort­ gages and m pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgages will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary. at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse at 220 W State Street m the City of Hastings and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday. May 6. 1999 at 1 00 o’clock, local time, m the af­ ternoon of said day. and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgages together with 5 0 percent in­ terest. legal costs, attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale: which said premises described in said Mortgages are as fol­ lows. to-wrt Lands and premises situated in the Township of Carlton, County of Barry, and State of Michi­ gan The South 100 acres of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Tovm 4 North Range 8 West. Cartton Township, Barry County. Michigan (Other lands secured by said Mortgage have been previously released ] The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale Please note the following 1) The record owner of the subject property ap­ pears to be Russell D Yargef 2) The property is subject to delinquent and/or unpaid real estate taxes for the years 1996 through 1998. inclusive 3) The property is also subject to all ease­ ments restrictions and nghts-of-way of record 4) The property is also subject to certain junior hens including four (4) outstanding tax liens and is subject to certain Farmland Development Rights Agreements under the statute so made and provided For further information with regard to this fore­ closure contact the Farm Loan Manager of the Farm Service Agency Mr David Steeby 1611 South Hanover Hastings Michigan 49058 tele­ phone (616) 948-8037 ext 2 Dated April 1 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now Farm Service Agency) United States Department of Agriculture Mortgagee Robert J Zitta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee SCHEUERLE & ZITTA 300 Washington Street PO Box 212 Grand Haven Ml 49417 (616)842-1470 (4/29) made and problems will be limited. Although there might be some minor incon­ venience. the most significance threat from Y2K now seems likely to come from people overreacting to potential dangers rather than any actual computer related problems The House Science Committee, of which I am a member, has been actively investi­ gating the federal govemn.vnt's readiness for the year 2000 The federal government has made significant progress with about four out of every five systems already com­ pliant The General Accounting Office has been asked to monitor the progress of "mis­ sion critical" federal departments and agen­ cies lo ensure that they arc fully prepared This way. Social Security checks will con­ tinue to go out after the first of the year and the Department of Defense’s computer pro­ grams will correctly interpret the year 2000. GAO reports that these agencies have removing legal barriers to such exchanges Because small businesses are especially vulnerable by Y2K related problems. Con­ gress just enacted legislation to establish a Small Business Administration loan pro­ gram for qualified small businesses need­ ing financial help to upgrade its computers Currently. Congress is working on legisla­ tion to establish common sense rules to govern lawsuits growing out of »he Y2K problem In the end though, the most inconve­ nience caused by Y2K might not stem from computer malfunctions as much as from unwarranted panic For example, mans people are planning to buy large quantities of f<»d and withdraw large amounts of cash in the weeks just poor to New Year’s. This could result in shortages even if every com­ puter functions perfectly It’s important to know about the progress that’s been made to fix the Y2K problem to understand that the dire predictions made by some are unlikely to occur mursday April 15 1999- Page I Pleasantview accredited Pleasantview Idementary School has re­ ceived accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Ihe school was admitted for membership on April ! 3 at the association's annual meet­ ing in Chicago. "Accreditation by the NCA means dial the school has met the standards set for membership," principal Jerry Mueller said. "These standards signif. that the school has the resources, personnel -nd leadership nec­ essary for effective education" Accreditation must be renewed each year. According to Superintendent Carl Scheessel. "continuation within tiie NCA requires a joint effort by the community and the staff lo make certain that the poten­ tial for quality education remains unim­ paired NCA membership assures the pub lie that liic school has met standards which giMx! schools in die NCA region consider lo he imperative for effective education and that it is working to improve performance for all students ~ Die NCA, die national's largest regional accrediting association, is a voluntary coalition of over 8.500 schook and over 1.000 colleges and universities in a 19- state region of the central United Statd> The association works with schools to im­ prove the quality of education through a continuous process of accreditation an! school improverr ent. 4 Hastings Middle School to hear speaker Hastings Middle School students will attend a special assembly Wednesday. April 21, in Central Auditorium to hear nationally known speaker Billy Schneider tell his anti-drug story. 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Lei's gel moving on it so we can get this thing over with.. ." Herrington said earlier in the meeting. "...We just haven't decided which way we are going lo do it." Bailey responded. Bai­ ley said the Finance Committee earlier in the week had already planned to send a let­ ter to the state's attorney general to ask "are we being consistent with the intent of the law or just finding a way to... get around it.’ Bailey said of contributions and con­ tracts with municipalities. "Commissioners were working on a way lo resolve it. I tried lo get this process go­ ing... I don't understand why they (municipalities) wouldn't contract with tbe Humnie Society. Crmmiltee volunteer Jim Brown asked if it's legal for townships to give money to the county for goods and services, why can't they donate to a fund that already ex­ ists for the animal shelter. I would agree. I see your logic and thinking... but the at­ torney said there has to be fresh considera­ tion with a contract signed," Bailey said. MacKenzie, pushing for townships wbo want to contribute lo contract with the Humane Society, slid "the county isn't re­ ally being asked to do anything here except lo act as a conduit for this money. Why should we have to act in that capacity?" He said that citizens will know that tbe county was already planning to keep the animal shelter open and didn't feel that was a legal avenue for a contract to provide ser­ vices. "I think this is between tbe townships and Shelter 2000," he said "I don't sec the county being involved. I don't sec it as a county issue. They do not want to give us the money. They want the money to go to Shelter 2000 I think the townships should work it out with them." MacKenzie said. "I think we're making this a lol more dif­ ficult than we need lo." DeBoer said "By building a new animal shelter, we will be able lo provide a more efficient method of animal control... To me, asking the Hu­ mane Society to contract with the town­ ships lo provide education or whatever is much more of a sham than the county con­ tracting with townships to provide a ser­ vice." DeBoer stressed that he wants the county lo participate through a contract lo secure the township donations. MacKenzie argued that tbe county couldn't legitimately do that because it would provide a new shelter for all the townships, not just those who will make financial contributions to the cost of con­ struction. Bailey noted that the "attorney said that (contract mechanism) was absolutely squeaky clean and not a sham Now we re calling it a sham to go through the Hu­ mane Society." DeBoer said he didn't mean lo imply that either method was a sham, but that going through the county "is squeakier and cleaner than going through the Humane Society. The Humane Society cannot pro­ vide animal control services and we can." MacKenzie again stressed that he didn't sec a pricier place for county m .olvement "I don't see that we should be their con­ duit in this. I don't see that there is a proper role for us in transferring those funds." MacKenzie said. Commissioner Rod Goebel said he didn't like the idea of the county getting involved either Those wbo need a ride may meet others at tbe Kmart plaza parking lot at 6:45 pm. A business meeting will follow the pro­ gram. Nominations for offices will be dis­ developer Vince Meany for property along Irving Road He is considering asking for a zoning change from R-3 to R-2, which would al­ low him to build the seven, two-family units be had originally planned. Members of the commission spoke fa­ vorably about two family units as opposed to apartments, but reminded Groesbeck that there would have to be a public hearing on this request according io Groesbeck. Tbe only difficulty with approving this There was a discussion and review of tbe OUR Land conference March 20. The next scheduled Middleville Planning Commission meeting is on May 4 at 7 addition is whether there is adequate park­ ing. According to Johnson, about 75 park­ ing spaces will be lost to the expansion, but there will be 9! more added after the building is completed. Following a discussion, the Planning Commission approved the expansion with the provision that Bradford White and Groesbeck come to an agreement as lo whether tbe company meets tbe require­ p.m. M-37 repair means one-lane traffic Robins aren't the only harbingers of spring. Also a sure-fire sign of warm weather is the arrival of road repair crews in the county Motorists can look forward lo travel de­ lays with the planned resurfacing of four miles of M-37 from Star School Road lo White will be sent to the Zoning Board of Next month's meeting will be a tnp May 2 to the Kalamazoo Civic Players' musical production of "South Pacific." Reserva­ tions must be called in lo Martha Daniels before April 19. The annual book sale will be on the courthouse lawn Saturday, May 14. Tbe AAUW needs more book donations. Those wbo want to donate and need help getting the books picked up should call 948-2745 to make arrangements. cussed 1999 OLDS AURORA WHITE DIAMOND by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Middleville Planning Commission members April 6 approved Bradford White's request for an addition Wayne Johnson from Bradford White and Bnan Groesbeck, assistant manager for the village, presented plans for a new 214x116 extension to tbe company’s warehouse. This 26-foot high building meets codes, ment in tbe ordinance for parking. Two additional requests from Bradford AAUW to meet Tuesday evening Tbe Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women will meet Tuesday evening (April 20) at the township ball in Chariton Park. Charlton Park Director Peter Forsberg will be tbe speaker. He will talk about "What's new at the old village." Middleville planners approve Bradford White expansion Appeals for variances since Groesbeck says there is an encroachment on the side set­ back requirements Bradford White wants to build a lank quality control area and house the backflow protection device which has been requested by the village and the state Johnson said, that company officials the south city limits of Hastings. Only one lane of traffic will be maintained in alternate directions with flag control. Tbe repair project is scheduled to begin April 19, and is expected to be completed in July. Tbe project includes work on curbs and thought they had approval for the black­ flow protection device building in tbe fall, but it could not be built at that time due to weather. This structure will allow them to im­ prove their waler line so that all their water is metered. He was assured that the ZBA meeting will not delay work for too long. Groesbeck also reviewed a proposal from gutters. According to tbe Michigan Department of Transportation, tbe project is expected to rehabilitate this stretch of highway for approximately 15 years. 1999 OLDS 88 8 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA 1999 GMC SONOMA SEVERAL TO CHOOSE FROM! 0.0% * FINANCING ‘HIGH RIDER’ EXT. CAB 4X4 HAUTO, DEEP TINT GLASS, V4, AUTOMATIC, CRUISE. LEATHER, CO, POWER EVERYTHING. Woj *37,294 «c, co, nr, CIUBEIMOK •36 months. •Z7,96OS. ~ Wa *26,071 ow-*21,99Q We’re Putting Our Best Foot Forward! No Gimmicks! 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Thurs. & Fri. 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-04-22.pdf 4564c44cc35a250cb9b00a94b84cfe84 PDF Text Text HASnUGS PJ3'.1C UBRAi* I?1S CHURCH SI HASTINGS. Ml 19558 1893 Hastings to try Chicago math Drive for new library continues All-County athletes cited See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 3 See Story on Pages 10 and 11 The Hastings Ehlers planning town meeting Third Distric. Congressman Vera Ehlers will here his annual town meeting u the Hastings Ore station Saturday. May 1, from 9 to 11:30 Mi to discuss the wort of the 106th Congress and hear views and concerns The hour and a half meeting will open with remarks by Elders, followed by a quesaoo nd answer period. The fire station is located at 110 E. Mill St, in Hastings. For more information, call (616) 451-8383. Gypsy moths session slated A gypsy moth Informational prot* pLowad fix 7 w ? pd», Wednesday. April 28, at the Kellogg Biological Station auditorium. 3700 E. Goll Lake Drive, near Hickory Tie workshop, sponsored by the KBS and d» Michigan State Univer­ sity Cooper.five Extension Service, will provide information on gypsy moth identification, populations, controi techniques and county-based managesMSH options. Though the workshop is being of­ fered free of charge, pre-registration is rcxjmrcd to snend The pre-reguser, call Ute KBS Land and Water program office at (616) 671­ 2412. Syrup festival is this weekend Barry court experiment praised Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Combining probate and circuit court by helps cases be resolved more quickly be­ cause both judges can share the work. This theory has been turned to fact by three years of intense efforts by the Barry County Judicial Council to make court consolidation a success. Circuit Judge James Fisher told the Michigan House Family and Civil Law Committee in Hast­ ings Monday. Fisher was one of more than 20 local of­ ficials who testified before the committee's first bearing on House Joint Resolution "F." which seeks to amend the stale consti­ tution to require every Michigan county to follow Barry County’s example and com­ bine probate and circuit court and to have at least one circuit judge Committee Chjtrman Slate Rep. Andrew Richner praised Barry County's "great suc­ cess" in combining not only circuit and probate, but dtstncl court as well, since the Michigan Supreme Court chose Barry as one of six counties for a consolidauon demonstration project in 1996. The Michigan Supreme Court initialed the project ia sites chosen Li reflect the slate's varied demography and differing lo­ cal court configurations, said Chief Justice Betty Weaver, who attended the hearing Monday. "I have been in every Michigan county ers 4-H Club petting zoo, various mu­ sical entertainment, a children's parade, the arm wrestling competition on Sunday, an egg loss and a tractor pull for kids ages 4-12. Opening the festival Friday evening will be the talent show. The winners receive monetary prizes, starting at 550 and will perform Sunday to a crowd. The paiade is chaired by Gene and Mary Fisher who will also be pre­ sented with the 1999 Honored Citizen Award. 1998 Syrup Queen Andrea Mace will crown 1999 queen Michelle Jewel and alternate queen Hayley Todd will be on band. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 TK school resolves ‘M’ issue see that the public is served and that we have efficient, effective and timely, just ju­ dicial services and people working to­ gether." said Weaver Die National Center for Slate Courts re­ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer After weeks of controversy, letters to the editor, a petition and many phone calls from unhappy students and alumni, members of the Thomappk Kellogg Board of Education reached what they hope is a livable compromise that saves the "M" rock configuration and adds a "TK" to the cently cited the Barry County Trial Court for productive innovations in trial court and five other demonstration projects... show that further trial court consolidation should be encouraged in the state." the booths and there wi 11 be a pet costume parade, die Vermontville Junior Fann­ Committee in Hastings Monday. In the audience are local lawyers, judges, elected officials and members of the state court administrator's office. ter services to the public, particularly relat­ ing to families who would rather deal with one judge than several, prompted court re­ form efforts. "The goal for the Supreme Court is to tival will get under way this Friday ia Vermontville, with most events occur­ ring Saturday and several more Sun­ will inclade chainsaw cutting, ax throwing, cross-cut sawing, pole climbing and wood chopping. They also will bring a pool that the fire de­ partment will fill with 32,000 galloos of water for them to do log rolling Winner of the parade theme, 'Syrup of the Century," fifth-grader Andrea Szymanski will bead up the grand pa­ rade Saturday with Reagan, a Belgian horse. The parade has 80 units lined up so march and the procession should tact over and hour. Arts and crafts wi 11 have around 140 Efforts to provide better service to the public is the goal of a proposed constitutional amendment to combine local probate and circuit courts, Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Betty Weaver tells the House Family and Civil Law and one thing we do know is that one size does not fit all when it comes to our courts," said Weaver. Weaver said a concern shared by the Supreme Court and the legislature for bet­ management. "Results in the Barry County Trial Court One new event this year win be the White Pine's Lumberjack show, winch PRICE 50" Court calendar called the “rocket docket ” The 59th annual Maple Syrup Fes­ day ANNER THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1999 VOLUME 146, NO. 16 News Briefs: Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 study said, noting that each demonstration court formed its own internal division, such as civil, criminal and family. Io re­ flect looi needs. Fisher testified dial before consolidation See COURTS, continued page 2 Discussing the success of Barry County's combined court system with Chief Justice Betty Weaver are Barry County Trial Court judges James Fisher (left), Richard Shaw, and Gary Holman (right.) Bradford White working on trouble with dip tubes by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Bradford White Corporation in Mid­ dleville is working diligently to correct problems with plastic dip tubes in some of the water heaters manufactured by the com­ pany, according to Chief Executive Officer Richard Milock. Michigan Attorney General Jennifer M Granholm announced April 14 that she has taken action against waler heater manufac­ turers (including the Bradford White Corpo­ ration) for allegedly installing faulty equipment. Milock explained that this problem with the plastic dip tube in water heaters was nothing deliberate on the part of manufacturers. Perfection Corporation of Madison, Ohio manufactures almost all the dip tubes (a device to bring cold water into the heater) used in the United States and Canada Milock said, "Sume batches of the for­ mula for the plastic were defective The problem was not detectable until the water heater had been in operation for several years." According to the Attorney General's No­ tice of Intended Action (N1A). the dip tubes may prematurely deteriorate. "This can cause the heater to malfunction and send particles of plastic into consumers household water supply. These particles may come out of hot water taps and can clog faucets and components in household appliances." the Attorney General's state­ ment said. Bradford White estimated that the prob­ lem affects two to three water heaters of every thousand they manufacture. One reason Milock said he feels Bradford White has a better handle on the extent of this problem in water heaters manufactured between 1993 and 1996 is that the compa­ ny's water healers are not sold at retail but only through plumbers Bradford White. Barry County's largest employer, is in contact with installers and homeowners in an attempt to correct prob­ lems The N1A released by Granholm gives Rhccm Manufacturing Company. Ameri­ can Water Heater Company of Johnson City. A O. Smith Corporation of Wiscon­ sin and Bradford White 10 days to respond or face significant fines. A press release from Granholm's office stated, "There are likely millions and mil­ lions of consumers who have faulty water heaters in their homes right now and don't even know it" Granholm added to her press release, "If consumers don’t know there is a problem, they've got no way of correcting it or of seeking reimbursement for the damage it causes. This is simply a case of a manufac­ turer withholding information at the direct expense of the consumer." Granholm concluded, "To resolve this case, we will require the manufacturers to both slop the sale of water beaters contain­ ing defective dip tubes and develop a plan for repaying consumers the costs of neces­ sary repairs" The press release did not suggest ways to determine which dip tubes are defective or if there arc ways to determine which water heaters will function normally. Milock reiterated his company's com­ mitment to quality. The company will con­ tinue to work for a resolution with home­ owners who discover a problem with their water heater football stadium. A 5-2 vote at the April 19 Board of Education meeting saved the rocks, which many students had come to claim as p;irt of their tradition. 13<iy Scout Ben McDuffce has withdrawn his suggestion to add the cement TK in place of the M at the football field since it is "no longer his project." He will, however, complete one part of his Eagle Scout project and remove the old bleachers on the home side of the field before the new ones arc installed One of the requirements of work toward an Eagle Scout project is that the boy should design the project himself. Following a committee meeting April 2, McDuffce said that he appreciated offers of assistance but that llie new location for the TK (under the visitors' stands) was not pan of his original design. McDuffce who was a cheerleader during the football season, now hopes to raise funds to design and purchase a mascot costume for the cheerleading squad as a way to build on school spirit. This project may cost up to $1,500. McDuffce will be organizing a team of scouts and friends to remove the old bleachers in June. The new bleachers are causing their own controversy, since the board could not award the bids because information on cost differentia] of orange aluminum bleachers with black end caps was not included in their bid package The construction committee will work on installing the TK and the installation of the bleachers should be completed by the time of the first football game al the beginning of the 1999-2000 school year �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 22 1999 COURTS, continued from page 1 the local jail was overcrowded and there was a backlog of cases in circuit court, in­ cluding a number of felony cases that were more than 180 days old. "There were some civil cases that were two, three four and, in some cases, five years old," Fisher said. "When I took of­ fice, I had a number of conflicts of interest. so I needed the assistance of (District) Judge (Gary) Holman and (Probate) Judge (Richard) Shaw in a number of cases. Over the last four years, we've resolved all of our cases in a timely manner, which is a key ingredient, I think, in terms of delivering better service to the public. The old saying is 'justice delayed is justice denied.' Cer­ tainly a key to the success of this consoli­ dation project is that we arc able to get cases resolved in a timely manner." Making it possible for Barry County's probate, district and circuit court judges to hear each other's cases is a big key to being able to shorten the turnaround time for most cases because there is always a judge available. "Before consolidation, we had 12 to 15 felonies that were over 180 days old, which constituted 7 to 8 percent of our docket," he said. "After 1 1/2 years, we've gone down to zero where it's been since that Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Betty Weaver makes a surprise appearance at the Hastings Rotary Club's senior boys' luncheon Monday with some words of wisdom. Weaver shared number four of her 10 philosophies of life, which is to find good in other people, appreciate their talents and to not look for weaknesses in others. At right is Rotary president. Carl Schoessel. time." Fisher said the courts are now operating under budget, jail overcrowding is no longer a problem. 75 percent of v ases end in a guilty plea, and circuit court revenues have tripled from $50,000 to about $150,000 yearly Accounts receivable, be continued, are down from $100,000 to about $16,000, a new, Y2K compatible computer system is in place and employees are paid equitably, he said. "We've gotten to the point where our courts work as one team," said Fisher "It is a time consuming process, it's a never­ News Briefs: Tornado siren to be tested The Village of Freeport and fire de­ partment has announced that a newly purchased tornado warning siren will be tested Saturday. April 24. and next Saturday, May 1, at 2 pm. The three-mile siren will sound for three minutes during the test, just as it would if an actual tornado warning is issued in Barry County, said Village Council member Lani Forbes. *We just want the citizens to be aware that should the siren go off the next two Saturdays at 2 p m., it will be a test, but should they hear it at any other time, lake cover and follow tor­ nado wanting utstrucuon*," Forbes said. 'Golden Deeds' to be honored The Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations for the Book of Golden Deeds award. This is an exclusive Exchange Club program that honors members of the community who serve their fellow cit­ izens. The dub aanurlly seeks so rec­ ognize a member of the community for his or her exceptional public-spir­ ited deeds who. because of quiet unas­ suming dedication, may be unrecog­ nized for hit or her activities. The award will be presented at the Mayor's Exchange Luncheon on Tues­ day. May 25. The Book of Golden Deeds recipient also has historically been honored with being the grand marshal of the Hastings Sutnmerfest parade. Previous recipients have included the Rev Russell Sarver, Patty Engle and Dave Storms. To nominate someone for the award, call Sara Feldbauer. (616) 945-3775 for an application form. Completed nomination forms must be mailed to the following address by May 7: Sara Feldbauer. 418 S. Young St.. Hast­ ings. Mich. 49058. 'WalkAmerica* will be Saturday The March of Dimes' 29th annual "WalkAmerica* fund-raiser will take place Saturday morning, starting at 8:30 al Fish Hatchery Park in Hast­ ings More than 150 area residents are ex­ pected to take part, including company teams, student organizations and indi­ viduals. Die walkers will raise funds by asking friends, family members, neighbors and co-workers to sponsor them. The goal this year is S6.000. Special recognition for support will be given to Marty Shellenbarger. a wheelchair-bound teen who has served as a March of Dimes ambassador and participates in the walk every year, and Bill Gavin and the Gavin auto dealer­ ships. Area participating teams include Gavin. Arby's Restaurant. Flexfab. Hastings High School. Kmart. MainStreet Savings Bank. Team USA. Pennock Hospital. Southeastern Ele­ mentary School. UAW Local 138. Wal-Mart and Yankee Springs Mead­ ows. The actual walk will begin at 9 a m. ending process. Life is about constant change. What we have here is a mind set Crime victims' ceremony set A tree planting ceremony of remem­ brance and hope will be held at II a m. Saturday. April 24, at Chariton Park, to observe National Crime Vic­ tims Week April 25 to May 1. Victims of all crimes and the general public are welcome. The ceremony, sponsored by the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will be taken inside in case of rain. There is no admission charge For more irformation. call 765­ 5322 or 948-3388. Child abuse dinner slated The annual mcetmg/dinner of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County will be held at 6:30 pm. Thursday, April 22. at the Hast­ ings Country Club. 1550 N. Broad­ way. Guest speaker will be B-93 morning radio disk jockpy Neal Dionne, who has participated in many roof sit fund­ raisers on behalf of child abuse preven­ tion. The fund-raisers have helped the Barry County child abuse council to begin offering ft— parenting work­ shops and lurve helped fund mini­ grants. Besides Dionne's presentation, the meeting will include a brief awards ceremony honoring volunteers, a fam­ ily-friendly business and a family­ that we can be responsible stewards of pub­ lic trust." Fisher told the committee that Barry County is in favor of including district courts in the resolution because the three work well together locally. Richner said, however, that the commit­ tee is only considering probate and circuit court consolidation and that adding district courts would have to be "another matter for another time.’’ Barry County has had very little opposi­ tion to court consolidation. Board of Commissioners Chairman Jim Bailey told the house committee "We really didn't run into a lot of oppo­ sition," said Bailey. "We didn't let that be­ come an issue." Though much of the hearing focused on the success of the project and praise for the judges, a few tense minutes occurred when a committee member. Minority Vice Chair Rep. Laura Baird, took exception to Fish­ er's explanation of bow fewer trials result from court reorganization. "My theory is this, that in most cases, both lawyers) know wtio is going to win and who is gding to lose," Fisher had said. "So, if you have a system set up to get them to the point of decision quicker, then it leaves less room for manipulation of the system by the attorney who knows that he's got a losing case." Baird said her husband is a defense attor­ ney and "I really find this offensive." "What I mean is that if you can provide people early trial dates so that they know that their case is going to be resolved al a particular time, more frequently those will be resolved without a trial," Fisher said. "You mean a 'rush to justice,'" said Baird. “I wouldn't call it a rush to justice," said Fisher. "Whal we have found is that if you friendly workplace. Nominating forms are available at local libraries and vatious businesses throughout the county. Tickets for the dinner/meeting, are $10 a person and S18 per couple. To register, call 948-3264. give people an opportunity to know that their case will be over soon, they choose to Volunteer center opens May 10 to want to delay that day of reckoning." "I don't like to think people on the bench in Michigan view this as a game," said Baird. "Or that they view people before the The Volunteer Center of Barry County will open Monday. May 10. courts as already knowing the outcome of their case. The virtue of our constitution is Area residents will be able to visit the belief that people are innocent until proven guilty." Fisher responded that the courts arc for resolving disputes and "the quicker that can happen, the better." A number of attorneys testifying noted the center and find out what types of volunteer positions are available, whal the qualifications are for those posi­ tions, and what hours are required. They also will be given information on agencies looking for volunteers. They can then fill out applications for the positions they arc most interested in. which will then be forwarded to the agencies or organizations to which the volunteer applied Once volunteers apply at the volun­ teer center, reference checks are made by the center, saving the agencies and organizations some of the footwork involved in recruiting volunteers. The center can be used by any orga­ nization needing volunteers, such as schools, churches, and even commu­ nity service organizations like the laycees and Kiwanis. The center is located in the United Way/Bany Community Foundation of­ fices. 450 Meadowlawn, off M-37 on the south end of Hastings. Hours are 8 am. to 5 p m. Mondays. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 11 am to 8 p m Wednesdays. The center is closed on Fridays. United Way. BCF and the Barry Community Resource Network jointly applied for a grant that is helping to pay for the new center. Other operating funds are being raised through an en­ dowment. donations, and fund-raising activities. For more information on the new center, call 945-2006. settle rather than go to trial." Fisher added that lawyers have no incen­ tive to support an early trial when they know their client is going to be "the ulti­ mate loser." "The natural reaction," he continued, "is that although quick trial dales make it more difficult for them to prepare for trial, over­ all, it pushes them to be prepared. Attorney Carol Jones-Dwyer pointed out to the committee that because the burden of proof is on the prosecution, it is the prose­ analyze* cases early " Throughout the hearing, testimony turned toward the cooperation between judges Fisher, Holman and Shaw, who were reported to have eliminated "turf' pro­ tection and pul aside egos to make the "unified bench" a success "The reason we work so well together is because we had good resources from the Michigan Supreme Court that helped a lot." said Shaw "It has not been an easy project. We all had to change. I don't want you to think that it worked here because lire three judges are these fantastically great guys. If you don't pul resources into this, it won’t be as successful." Shaw added that the next goal for the lo­ cal courts is to put family, district and cir­ cuit court into the same building and com­ bine the records The next legislative hearing on the reso­ lution will be held in luike County May 21 and in Washtenaw County June 7. cution who is more greatly affected by "rush to justice" trials. She did note, however, that she is not aware of any instance in which either side was disadvantaged by an early trial. "Many defendants just like to get down to it, pay the price and move on," said Dwyer. "Many of these are not hardened criminals. They're youngsters who have made a foolish error. They've made a mis­ take. they want to get in, get out and get it over with. With a system like you have here, that's possible." Attorney Bob Byington agreed, calling Barry County's court calendar the "rocket docket" "You can expect that trials do come early." said Byington "But it pushes us to Hastings School Board approves Chicago math for elementaries According to Youngs, the new math system is "not just pencil/paper" learning. For example, she said, students being introduced to fractions will enhance their study by bolding objects in their hands that represent fractions and seeking out fractions in everyday life (such as dividing up pieces of pie, or traveling fractions of miles, etc.) "They do a lot of measuring of things." Arnold said. Fifth-graders at Northeastern, for example, "worked on measuring angles in their environment, not just measuring on a piece of paper," Youngs said. As part of their math learning, kindergartners look by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings School Board Monday approved the purchase of approximately 1,200 new math textbooks for students in grades one through five. Altogether, the softcover texts will cost between $4,000 and $6,000. Called "Everyday Math," the new texts contain what is more commonly referred to as "Chicago math," which emphasizes the application of math to everyday life, according to Dave Arnold, director of educational services for the district. It also teaches the reasoning behind math principles, answering the question "why," as well as "how," Northeastern Elementary Principal Mary Youngs said. "Math instruction is changing," Arnold said. "We want to make sure students understand the concepts behind what’s learned." All first- through fifth-graders will be rulers and a list of things they had to measure home with them. The latter was part of the new math's "home links" section, where students do an activity al home that applies to the math unit or concept on which they arc working. With the new math texts, a lot of graphing is also done, Arnold said. For example, students arc asked to exercise, gather data on bow it affects heart rate, record that data, and then make graphs of Um-data "Another thing that's neat about this using the new texts beginning next fall. This year some classes in each of the elemcntaries used the textbooks as part of a pilot program that followed two years of program," Youngs said, "is that it really research by the elementary math committee, co-chaired by Youngs and encourages students to look at something and come up with their strategy to solve it." The ability to problem solve has been identified as a very desirable skill to have when students enter the workforce. Also high on employers' lists is the ability to think rather than just perform in a repetitive, rote fashion. Chicago math "really encourages individual thinking," Arnold. Beginning three years ago, the committee looked al a number of different math texts, narrowed possibilities to five and then three and then piloted two different texts. Teachers and students were most responsive to the Chicago math. Youngs said. "One of the things teachers have said is that the kids are excited about math lime." The texts were developed by the University of Chicago in 1986 in response Youngs said. "They’re learning high-level thinking skills," Arnold said. Also nice about the new math system is how it incorporates what's already been learned into future lessons. Youngs said. "They're constantly using strategies they've to increasing demand for more hands-on learning, more emphasis on making learning meaningful to everyday life, and more emphasis on developing students' already learned," which helps to reinforce them. The concepts arc also reinforced by introducing them via other subjects i • students arc studying. Youngs said th* fifth-graders will be integrating math skills abilities to solve problems, both individually and in groups. The impetus to leach students the application of skills they learn has partly come from Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests, which they arc learning when they study U.S. history in a unit called "Tour America." More and more, students arc being taught in later years have required much more in the way of skills application. "On the MEAPs, kids have to look at several subjects together under one broad heading so that information is not learned in isolation, but as part of a larger picture, which "helps them see learning as a whole," Youngs said. Youngs and Arnold said that because die math texts are new, a period of adjustment will take place with teachers and students. Teachers will be given in-service information and interpret it," Arnold said. The Michigan Department of Education "recognizes that (Chicago math) fils into MEAP testing," be said. The Hastings school district decided to change its math texts not only to ensure that the math curriculum would prepare students for MEAP, Arnold said, but also as part of an ongoing updating of the district's overall curriculum. Three years ago Hastings Middle School switched to a new system cal led connected math, which also connects the math the students learn more closely to everyday life, so the elementary mail) curriculum will now more closely tie in with the type of math being taught in the middle instruction on the new math program in June and again before school starts. Because the program has been around since 1986, most of the "bugs" have already been worked out Arnold said, such as an initial lack of enough practice materia], which was later remedied with the inclusion of a practice guide In other school districts where Chicago math is being used, parents have also been included in the adjustment period via parent meetings where the new math was introduced and explained and questions were answered. The Hastings district plans to NOTICE: RUTLAND TWP RESIDENTS Bernard Hammond has asked the Township Board to replace him as the Building Inspector for the Township. The new Inspectors for Rutland Charter Township are as follows Professional Code Inspections of Michigan, Inc. (PCI) Their office is located at 109 S. Church next to the library in the Hastings Press, Inc. building. Ph. 948-4088 The office hours for our inspectors are as follows Mon. - Fri., 8am - 5pm (Closed 12 noon - 1pm) If you need to speak with an inspector at (PCI), they are in between 8am & 10am. After that time they are on the road doing inspec­ tions. The office manager will be there to help YOU with your building, mechanical & plumbing permit applications. ELECTRICAL permit applications can be obtained at the Rutland Charter Township Hali 2461 Heath Road Mon -Thurs, 9am-Noon See CHICAGO, pageS Maintenance Supervisor Flexfab Division of Fill. Inc. a growing. lean manufacturer. ISOQS 9000 certified quality supplier of flexible hose and ducting is seeking candidates for the position of 2nd shift Maintesaace S«pen isor at our Hastings. Michigan plant Flexfab has grown steadily since its found­ ing 31 years ago Successful Supervisor Maintenance candidate* will have demonstrated and possess knowledge in electrical, welding, machine repair, lathe, mill, carpentry and plumbing, m a safe environment Certification in a technical tradr helpful, or equivalent work experience Preferred candidates will have experience m delegating and managing other maintenance personnel Preferred candidates will be able to pnontizr. problem solve and communicate effectively innovative solutions Complete tasks on time and be open to (hence plant operations and assist as needed Flexfab is an Equal Opportunity Employer Flexfab offers excellent compensation and benefits including a successful Gainsharing plan resume in confidence to. Human Resource Manager Flexfab Division 1843 Gun l ake Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 Qualified candidates should submit their �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 22. 1999 - Page 3 Up next for M-37...lots of road work bv Mary Warner Staff Writer A bus tour of the M-37 corridor in Kent. Barry and Calhoun counties undertaken by area government officials Monday revealed at least one fact — there's going to be some road construction delays for Barry County travelers this summer. The tour, which was held to obtain in­ formation for a study of a local portion of the highway, included stops in areas where repair work has either been scheduled or recommended. Traveling north from Hastings, the bus stopped first near the M-43/M-37 intersec­ tion just north of Hastings, where an ex­ tensive resurfacing project will be under­ taken shortly. The Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled the resurfac­ ing of nine miles of M-37 from the M-43 intersection to the village of Middleville. Shoulders along the route will also be paved. fhe project Is scheduled to begin in May and end in July, according to Kitty Roth­ well, manager of the Marshall service cen­ ter of the Michigan Department of Trans­ portation (M-DOT). During the project, only one lane of traffic will be open. Traf­ fic at the south and north ends of the con­ Local officials Dick Thomas (right) and Jim Bailey (second from right) exit the b-js. struction zone will be controlled with flags. During previous construction on stale trunklines in the county, such onelane delays have proved long and frustrating to area motorists. To make matters worse, Hastings resi­ dents are getting it from both ends, Roth­ well informed participants in the tour, since a four-mite section of M-37 south of Consultant Michael Michalski is pictured on the bus during the tour. Hastings will also be resurfaced at the same time the north M-37 project is under way. Construction will be from die city limits of Hastings south to Star School Road. an iihi. mil This project will also reduce traffic to Owe lane for its duration Second stop on die tour was at a section of M-37 just north of Middleville, where M-DOT is considering putting in a turning lane that would allov. safer access by mo­ torists to a small strip mall recently built on the west side of the highway containing a dollar store, video rental outlet, antique shop, and oilier retailers. Local officials on the tour said there have been several accidents in that area, some of them due to motorists entering and leaving both the strip mall and a church located down the road from the mall. That improvement project is only a pos­ sibility at this point, according to Roth­ well. Also possible, according to Michael Michalski of MCS Associates, is the addi­ tion of a turn lane just north of the D&W shopping plaza in Caledonia, which would accommodate users of a new mini-mall re­ cently constructed on the west side of M­ 37. Michalski was in charge of the lour. He is conducting a study of the portion of M­ 37 that runs through Calhoun, Kent and Barry counties. Ibe study will be used by a group of area government officials cur­ rently attempting to work together to help the state of Michigan plan the future of the corridor. As the bus traveled northward, it passed underneath a new freeway overpass that will be part of die new South Bcllline ex­ press ay, which will serve as an alternate route to 28th Street traffic and also provide an alternate southern throughway for traffic bypassing the city. Michalski said a portion of the new ex­ pressway from M-37 east to the Kent County Airport will be the first section of the freeway to be built, and is targeted for completion by the year 2001. Rothwell said after the tour that a further section of M-37 is scheduled to be widened to four lanes. The highway was closed from Patterson Road north to 28th Street for a significant amount of time to accom­ modate a recent w idening project. Another section of M-37 from 60th Him IIIUI ing that the volume of traffic northward from Battle Creek will continue to in­ crease. He and lames Hettinger of the eco­ nomic development group Battle Creek Un­ limited suggested at the earlier meeting that officials from Calhoun. Barry and Kent Barry County Commissioner Emmet Herrington (center) talks with Kitty Rothwell of M-DOT (left) while Janette Buriand of Battle Creek Unlimited looks on. Street south to 68th Street will be widened to four lanes. Rothwell said. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2000 and be com­ pleted in 2001. That project is pan of ? first-ever five-year plan put together by MDOT. and could be subject to change. Rothwell said As pan of the widening project, the intersecuon of M-37 and Kraft is also tar­ geted for improvements, including a turn lane. After traveling to an area near the Kent County Airport, the bus turned around and beaded back southward. At the intersection of M-43 and M-37. another stop was made while discussion was held about the possi­ ble reconfiguration of the intersection. Currently three different roads — M-37, M-43, and Chief Noonday — come to­ gether in a haphazard interlocking manner that creates many accidents, according to Brad Lamberg of the Barry County Road Commission, who was among those on the tour. Lamberg suggested that M-37 north of the intersection be re-routed west of its present location so all three roads could intersect at the same point in a per­ pendicular fashion. The tour then took participants to the south end of Barry County and on into Calhoun County, where a resurfacing and widening project is scheduled for the year 2001 for a nearly four-mile stretch of M-37 from Banfiekl Road south to Mosher Road. The whole length will be resurfaced and a Drive south to Swedish Drive, and will be ar. extension of the four lanes already tn ex­ istence south of Swedish Drive. Part of that project includes putting in passing lanes al the intcr-ections at Kirby and Hol­ bert roads The next stop on the lour. Sp.ingftcld City Hall, was near a railroad crossing Springfield officials hope will t>; unproved in the future Suggested was the construc­ counties work together to form a plan for future improvements of the M-37 corridor in those counties The idea is to "build a consensus from one end of the corridor to the other" among government officials as to how the trunk­ line should be improved, Michalski said As pun ot the process. Michalski was hued for $20,000 with Battle Creek Unlim­ ited funds to do a needs analysis study of the corridor. The bus tour Monday was partly to ob­ tain information for the study from local government officials on what they believe are the most critical needs of the corridor. tion of an underpass at the railroad cross­ ing. That section of road was made a part of M-37 when the trunkline was re-routed Those on the tour did not limit remarks to possible improvements of the roadway They also discussed the need for orderly de­ velopment along the corridor. Penrod. for example, said that in order to ensure safe traveling along M-37. curb cuts (entrances from the highway into businesses or pri­ vate boosing) should be reduced. The more cars exiling and entering the traffic stream, the more potential danger there is Other municipalities have dealt with the problem by requiring the building of side roads that run parallel to the highway. One main ingress/egress into the side road can be al­ lowed. and then the side road can provide access to individual businesses or homes. After be finishes gathering his data. Michalski will write his report and submit it to the group. Michalski said that over the course of lime, the M-37 planning group "can have a big impact on M-DOT." around downtown Battle Creek last sum­ mer. Officials from Battle Creek and Spring­ field were part of the tour, as were some Barry County Commissioners, members of various township boards in Barry County, Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown, and other local officials The group taking the lour has met twice previously to come up with a "proactive" approach to future improvements and de­ velopment of the M-37 corridor from Battle Creek to Grand Rapids. Battle Creek officials are concerned about obtaining optimum traffic flows between their city and the Kent County Airport and other northern destinations. Battle Creek city engineer Greg Zanotti said at a previ­ ous meeting on the future on M-37 at­ tended by many participating in the bus tour Zantxti predicted in that earlier meet- portion will be widened from two to four lanes. Widening will take place from P- Move toward new library continues Access to state and federal tax forms is one of the services Hastings Public Library provides to area residents. This service is not required, but residents have grown to depend on it. The tax forms take up crucial space in front of and behind the circulation desk. Although the idea of a district library in Hastings is essentially "dead," the prospect of a new library in Hastings continues to thrive. Representatives of the library, its board and individuals interested in bringing a bigger, better library to the area continue to meet as plans for the library evolve. Presently, the proposed library still would serve an "area" - specifically the City of Hastings and Rutland and Hastings townships. Under current plans, the city would continue a< owner of the library. The proposed 20,000-square-foot, SV5 million facility would be constructed through private contributions in a capita] campaign run by volunteers. One anony­ mous donor has already pledged $500,000 toward a new facility. The steering committee has hired an ar­ chitect. an interior designer and a space planner. Potential locations for an area library are being studied, and the site could be chosen by fall, said head librarian Barbara Schon- Tour participants stand outside the Springfield City Hall. delmayer. The townships and city would then equally support the continuing functions of (he library - staff, equipment, utilities, re­ pairs, etc. - through operational millages. The first millage will likely not be held until August, 2000. "The townships arc very positive about a joint library," added Susan Smith, assistant librarian who also serves on the Commu­ nications Committee. library representatives are working with Cynthia Faulhaber, a Lansing-based attor­ ney who specializes in library law, to sat­ isfy legal issues regarding the proposed joint library. The Breton Group, an independent con­ sulting firm, is currently conducting a fea­ sibility study to determine the extent of support for a new library. Some 60 people from the area arc being interviewed to help accurately predict the community's support of and reaction to the proposed library. The Hastings l*ublic Library has operated in its current facility, an old U.S. Post Of­ fice building, since 1965. During a recent week, almost 1.400 people visited the li­ brary. Since June, 1998, 655 people who would have had to pay a fee for a card have registered for a free card through the li­ brary's frec-use program An additional 163 Rutland Township residents who never had a card now do, she added Free cards for res­ idents outside the city and Rutland Town­ ship arc available through Sept. 1. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 22. 1999 LETTERS from our readers... furnished b/Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. Don’t be fooled by myths about bats Dear editor: Much has been written lately about bats and the unfortunate incident involving the Hastings child who was bitten by a sick bat. Your writer did a good job on reporting the story; but inadvertently contributed to the unfounded fear many people have of bats. Armed with a little research, you might have educated your readers with the truth about bats, giving a balance to the sto­ ry and benefiting the public. With your indulgence, I would appreciate the opportunity to present some facts about unc of humanity's greatest allies: the bat. Bats arc mammals and like all mammals can contract rabies. Notice, I said can. though fewer than half of 1 percent do. Even when sick with rabies, a bat is not aggressive and w ill die very quickly Wc are much more likely to cross the path of a rabid dog or cat than one of a bat. The first thing a child should learn about animals is to never touch a strange animal If the child had learned this rule earlier he would not have been bitten. I don’t mean to assign any blame, for that never helps in any situation but I would like to emphasize the importance of parents teaching their children of the dangers in handling any ani­ mal they arc unfamiliar with. The bat in your story was sick and fell from his roost When the child attempted to pick him up. the bat defensively reacted the only way he could. As I mentioned earlier, bats arc among Unwanted notebooks useful Dear editor: I want to express my appreciation to all the people who responded to my plea last October for donations of three-ring hard­ cover notebooks, especially to Judy Landells from Viking Corporation, Kay Row­ ley from Barry County Hospice, Buehler Chiropractic Office, Arlene Hamilton. Bruce Krueger, Joe Glasgow, and Earl Cooklin. Most of the notebooks have been given out to students and arc being used to both protect their math book and as an organiza­ tional tool for all their math papers. Other notebooks were used to organize each stu­ dent’s papers for the March student-led par­ ent conferences. If anyone else has unwanted notebooks, please contact me at Hastings Middle School, 948-4404, or drop them off at the Hastings Middle School office. Janet Foley HMS Math Coordinator Make peace, not war in Kosovo To the editor: Wc are at war with Kosovo. The Kosovo government decided on ethnic cleansing of the Albanians. is our country innocent of ethnic cleans­ ing? No. Originally, this country was Indian terri­ tory. it was the land of Indians who levered and respected, didn’t greedily destroy or abuse this land. The Indians closely related with the earth, it’s primeval beauty and all life in it. Then came the European settlers. They governed the Indians in a hostile, dishonest way. The Indians tried to defend their rights to this country and lost. The government put them on unfit poorest to live reserva­ tions. Many died of diseases the settlers brought to this land and from starvation and treated unkindly land was taken from them, it was no longer theirs The* ethnic cleansing continues to this day. Indians arc going hungry, with no work they arc poorly educated, dying, and drink­ countries involved in war be put together in a room until a peaceful solution is agreed to. The leaders remain together for whatev­ er length of time it takes to reach an agree­ ment. No lives lost, no harm done. No war. Is it known that the Albanians were the instigators of the war? They were killing Serb police. The Serbs retaliated by killing Albanians. It takes but a small fire to grow into an uncontrollable fire. Russia and China are against our war on the Seres. If ’.his war escalates, as it’s doing, the possibility of a world war is not to be ignored. Bombs of today could destroy much of the earth and life on it. Great Britain has those who give speech­ es. Wc taxpayers foot the bill on the war on Kosovo. “Oh. what a tangled web wc weave when first wc would attempt to deceive.** Shakespeare Justine McLean, Hastings our most valuable alites. A solitary bat. just for one example, will consume bCO mos­ quitoes every hour, every mght. A growing number of people, myself among them, actively try to attract bats to their back yards for this very reason. I live on one of Barry County’s many lakes and have never needed insecticides to control Hying insects since successfully attracting a small colony of bats two years ago. .A popular myth surrounding the little bat is that he w ill blindly fly into your hair. Like everything else people think they know about bats, this is simply not true. A bat’s eyesight is as good or better than that of a human. In addition to its excellent eyesight, a bat also has an ability, called echoloca­ tion. to find even the tiniest flying insect in total darkness. (The US Navy tried for years to find a high-tech way to imitate this natural Sonar-like ability but finally gave un.) If a bat can locate, identify, and catch a flying mosquito on the darkest night, wc can rest assured that he will not blunder into anything the size of a human. 1 myself have tested this and found it to be true. Standing in the center of a small garage (after dark) and surrounded by the usual assortmen? of junk found in most garages. I listened as five bats flew around my head looking for a way out. Not only did they avoid flying into me. they also managed to avoid the bicycles hanging from the rafters. Like most folks, I grew up believing all the superstitious tales I’d heard about bats. As a young adult I never missed an oppor­ tunity to rid the world of every bat I came across. But after having been educated about their usefulness to man. I firmly believe in their importance to us, the danger of extinction they face at cur hands, and of our responsibility to help conserve their number. Like a growing number of Americans, I try to attract them to my yard by providing much needed housing for them, learning as much as I can about them, and helping dis­ pel as many of the myths as I can. If any of your readers would like to know more about these fascinating and gentle litftc mammals. I invite them to email me at “thistlcsd(a»aol.com” or to call me at (616) 623-6569. Another source of information is the local library. Computer users may look up the web sites of Bat Conservation Inter­ national or The Ottenization for Bat Con­ servation righ* here rh Michigan. * i Larry VanZalcn, Hastings ing themselves to death due to our govern­ ment’s tieatment of them. Some have man­ aged to escape. The war we arc waging in Kosovo is wrong. As to all wc criticize of the atroci­ ties going on, the bombs wc drop arc just as atrocious. It’s the killing of innocent civil­ ians. and destroying their homes and their apartments, to mention a few. Whenever our side does wrong, it’s said to be an innocent mistake. Kosovo, when criticized, is fully to blame - no mistakes accepted. Propaganda abounds. The propaganda is of hate to get people in this country to sup­ port the war on Kosovo. Propaganda is by the war hawks, of whom there arc sadly plenty, in our government. What is it costing the taxpayers in the war on Kosovo? Congress is being asked this week for at least, if not more than, four bil­ lion dollars a month to keep the war going. If Congress agrees it will be a very regret­ table mistake’ Peace, let’s not have war, not bombings as the perfect answer to the Kosovo problem. How insane to wage war after so many past wars fought for peace, we should be living in a peaceful paradise by now. IVr/te Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not bo published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. How to attain peace? Make the leaders of HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Financial FOCUS Public Opinion Use old rules and new tools... It s always gratifying to see people bene­ fit from investing in the slock market — but a 10.000 percent return? Thais what a group of eighth-graders achieved in n.^.rly three months of stock investing. Of course, eighth graders can’t invest di­ rectly in the stock market. This was the CNBC/MCI Student Stock Tournament, and the winners were members of the In­ vestment Club of Port Huron South School in Port Huron, Mich. It’s an amazing feat to turn a hypothetical SI0.000 investment into SI million in three months. What’s even more interesting is riuw they did it. The contest allowed a few considerations that most investors don’t enjoy. The $ I mil­ lion result was without brokerage fees or taxes. The students invested imaginary money, so they took more risks than most investors would. And they- traded often, sometimes several times a day. But the way the students picked their stocks is worthy of sharing: They followed the same criteria any astute investor would. For example, one guideline was to invest in companies that affect our lives positively. They also wanted stocks in promising in­ dustries where most companies in the sec­ tor would probably benefit. They learned that large companies with a diversified product line arc especially attractive. They paid particular attention to competitors, earnings and new products. The students also looked for companies w-ith strong for­ eign exposure, making sure such exposure had a positive impact on profits. Two of their favorite sectors were pharmaceuticals and telecommunications. The students were not long-term in­ vestors. but they realized the importance of buying shares at the nght time. They looked for reported developments, good and bad. that would give them reason to buy or sell. The students also compared their opin­ ions with those of the experts to ensure they didn’t miss anything If they found more "hold" or “sell’’ than “buy" recommenda­ tions on a stock, they rc-cvaluatcd their de­ cision. The students did a lot of research, much of it on the Internet. They tracked Reuters and Business Wire online and were able to obtain volumes of information on the Web, from current valuations to historical charts. They also read The Wall Street Journal, looking for ideas about companies. When a news item caught their eye. they’d research the company’s financial health and prospects. Television helped, too. When they saw an impressive CEO being inter­ viewed. they looked into the company. Granted, these students used imaginary money, and they didn’t have the benefit of professional advice. Investors would be better-advised to enlist the help of a compe­ tent investment representative. In addition, they took risks. We never hear about the students who took risks and lost. In these competitions, only the win­ ners make the headlines. But perhaps these eighth-graders won be­ cause they didn’t try to find a new method to beat the market. They- followed timetested principles of whal to look for in a stock investment. They may have used new tools like the Internet, but they followed the old rules — and won. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. ' Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomappie, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office' Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517)373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Should schools everyone to Some Michigan lawmakers are trying to make it possible for school students to take part in athletic and extra-curricular What do you think? Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Drvision of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (618) 945-9554 John Jacoba PresxJant Joyce Ryan Treasurer Fradarlc Jacoba Vice President Stephen Jacobi Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulset Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Mike Hook, Hastings: Andrea Petr, Caledonia: Greg Seeber, Hastings: Virginia Nelson, Hastings: Jackie Mndry, Nashville "Kids who go to charter schools should have the same privileges as kids who go to public schools." "I don't think they should be able to get in because they are not in the actual high school." "Yes 1 think they should be able to." 'If they haven’t got another The parents have made a place to go. they should have choice and you can't have it that option. Why should they both ways. Besides a team be deprived?.' represents the school, and school spirit would be lacking for athletes who don not attend' Friday 8amio53Opm. Saturday 8 30 a m - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Cindy O'Neill Dan Buetge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County S27 per year tn adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastngs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 schools ahooM curricular activities �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 22, 1599 - Page 5 Child Abuse Prevention Council awards grants Mini-grants recently awarded by the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County will assist foster and adoptive par- LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan In the Barry County Trial Court Circuit Division Hon. James H. Fisher Case No 99-232-CZ DAVID J VANDERSLIK. SR Petitioner. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, a Michigan Municipal Corporation, et al Respondents STEPHANIE S FEKKES (P43549) Attorney for Petitioner 629 West State Street Suite 203 Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-2255 ORDER FOR NOTICE BY PUBLICATION At a session of said Court held this 12th day of April. 1999 in this Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. Michigan PRESENT Honorable JAMES H FISHER. Cir­ cuit Court Judge On the 1st day of April. 1999. an action was filed by David J Vandersfik. Sr. against the De­ fendants within 300 feet of Smith's Lakeview Es­ tate, Outlet E. in this court to vacate Outlol A. Outlet D and Outtot E Upon consideration of the venfied motion of Plaintiff, attesting to the fad that the fist vbiained by Plaintiff from Rutland Township and the Barry County Abstract Office, are inaccurate, that there­ fore service upon defendant(s) of the Summons and a copy of the Complaint in this action cannot be otherwise effectuated, and it appearing to the court that the detendant(s) can best be appraised of the pendency of this action by the publication of this Order in a newspaper IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the defen­ dants) shall serve his/her answer on Stephanie S. Fekkes. attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 629 West State Street. Suite 203, Hastings. Mi 49058, answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment by default against this/lhese defendants) for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published once each week with three consecutive weeks (or for such further time as the court may require) m Barry County IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publi­ cation of this Order be made withm 14 days from the date of entry of this Order. Hon. James H Fisher Circuit Court Judge Prepared by Stephanies Fekkes (P43549) Attorney for Plaintiff 629 West State Street. Suite 203 Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-2255 (5«) ents, relatives of minor children who are the children's primary caregivers, and par­ ents and children enrolled in new YPapoosc and Friendship Fires programs sponsored by the YMCA A total of $4,440 in grant money was awarded. The Kinship Care program re­ ceived $1,440. The newly formed New Beginning support group for foster and adoptive families received $900 And the YMCA received $2,100. Money to Kinship Care will be specifi­ cally spent on providing funds for grand­ parents and oilier caregivers to purchase temporary child care services. Adults other than the relative caregiver will be able to be hired to give the caregiver a respite from taking care of the relative children. Families in need of the service would be el­ igible for up to 10 hours per month of child care services. The respite service is new. With parents out of the picture, the grant stales, "these caregivers experience extreme stress." Respite care would help reduce that stress. Kinship Care is sponsored by the Barry County Commission on Aging. The new foster and adoptive family sup­ port group. New Beginnings, provides training and educational resources, specifi­ cally looking at child abuse awareness, recognition, and response development, ac­ cording to the grant application. It will "provide emotional and technical support to Estate of KAREN MARIE MARCIN. DE­ CEASED Social Secu-ty No 386-72-9404 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hear-ng NOTICE A hearing was held on April 12. 1999 at 9:00 am. in the prebate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Daniel J. Mallory requesting Daniel J MaUory be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Karen Marie Marcin who lived at 5720 Gun Lake Road. Hastings. Michigan and who taed 12/3/98 Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appeanng of record. Also that on May 12. 1999 at 9 00 a ma hearing wdl be held for the determination of heirs of said decedent April 14. 1995 Robert J Longstreet (P53546) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 945-3495 Daniel J MaUory 5720 Gun Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49058 948-8898 --------(4/22) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven LaForce and Patricia LaForce. husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Commonpoint Mortgage, a Michi­ gan corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 10. 1997. and recorded on November 24. 1997. in Document No 1004507. Barry County Records Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION. a Delaware cc.poration. by assign­ ment recorded tn Document No 1012104. Barry County Records Michigan, on which said mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Nine and 08/100 ($122.299 08) Dollars, including interest at 11 10 percent per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse *n Hast­ ings. Michigan on Thursday, June 3. 1999. at 1 00 p m Said premises are situated in the Town­ ship of Barry. County of Barry and State of Michi­ gan and are described as Lot 33 and the Southwest 1/2 of Lot 34 of Scott Park, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 68. P P #08003-120-026-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordar.se with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 15. 1999 Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation Assignee of Mortgagee Keith A Sotiroff, Esq SOTIROFF A ABRAMCZYK PC 30400 Telegraph Road Ste 444 Bingham Farms Ml 48025-4541 (5/20) (248) 642-6000 states The Y-Papoosc program, a national YMCA program that is new to the Barry YMCA, is designed to build and strengthen the bonds of love, understanding and re­ spect between caregivers/parents and their 3- and 4-ycar-olds. Participants are orga­ nized into small groups called "tribes" and tribe members meet regularly to take part in games, crafts, or outings The Friendship Fires program provides area residents the opportunity seven times per year to attend outdoor campfires where various activities will be helo. such as scavenger hunts, singing and storytelling, group discussion on character values and performances by entertainers such as musi­ cians and jugglers The campfires will be held in conjunc­ tween the parent/guardian/grandparcnt and their child." according to the grant applica­ tion. Other goals include increasing partic­ ipants' self-esteem and providing quality time for families to spend together. to help build Hastings home A Swiss steak and chicken dinner and all the trimmings will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 30 to raise funds to help Barry County Habitat fur Humanity volunteers build a home for a low income family. The event will be held at the First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Hast­ ings. CHICAGO Continued from page 2 hold similar parent orientation sessions, Arnold said. Students will still be taught all of the Besides the two meaLs, the menu will in­ clude mashed potatoes and gravy, a veg­ etable, salad, dessert and beverages A freewill offering will be received for the men! Habitat homes have made a big difference in the lives of about 15 Barry County fam­ ilies who now have better housing. Hast­ ings will be the location of the new home volunteers will build this spring and sum mcr. Habitat is an ecumenical Christian hous­ ing ministry that builds houses in partner­ ship with low income families. The bouses are sold at cost and without interest to make them affordable for those who qual­ ify parents won't be confronting a totally alien math form. "I think it will be a program that will meet the needs of the students as well as the Michigan curriculum framework." Youngs said, "and it really has application to the real world." 911 EMERGENCY 2 Home Address Signs •1 3 •4 • • • • it, i From left are New Beginnings president Kristine Bare. Kinship Care Coorcfinator Janet Goforth. Jan McKeough of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County, and Dave Storms of the YMCA tion with Friday family fun nights. Four will be held in Hastings, one in Delton and two in Middleville. The program aims to "foster companion­ ship and understanding and set a foundation for a positive, lifelong relationship be­ Habitat plans April 30 dinner basic math concepts, Arnold said, so State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate the families that protect children from abuse and neglect and ultimately improve and nurture the lives of Michigan's children and their families." the grant application Required by new Barry County Ordinance *19.95 ea. - 2 or more *17.95 ea. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Mailed same day (*3.00 postage) Installation available Action Signs (across from E.W. Bliss) 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 948-8618 or Toll r,„ 888-577-7446 • For Sale 1998-99 Building Trades House Delton Kellogg School Board announces the opportunity to bid upon the 1998-99 building trades house at 10585 Stoney Point Road. Crooked Lake. Delton. Michigan. It is a 1690 sq. ft. walkout. This home features three bedrooms. 2-1/2 baths, a large living area and a two-car garage on the main level. It will have a partially finished basement of two bedrooms, a bath and a large family room. The main level has cathedral ceilings in most rooms. Other features will include main floor laundry, large kitchen with snack bar. gas fireplace, master suite with whirlpool tub. energy saving construction, full-length deck, driveway and sidewalk and minimal landscaping. A minimum bid of S 190.000 must be submitted. Bld forms and an open house schedule are available in the Superintendent s Office. 327 North Grove Street. Delton. Michigan. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m., May 17. 1999. Bids will be opened at that time. The bid award will be made at the board meeting that same day at approximately 7:10 p.m. Assured funding by the winning bid must be demonstrated. If vou have any questions, call 623-9246. HASTINGS - Ina Jean Wilkins, age 74, of Hastings, passed away Saturday. WACOUSTA Dawson, age 55. of Wacousta, (Fred) passed 1999 at Pennock Hospital in away March 28. 1999 at Harper Hospital in Detroit, where he had been taking Mrs. Wilkins was bom on August 24. 1924 in Whiting, Indiana, the daughter of treatments for Cancer. Fred was bom August 17. 1943 in Ionia, the son of Lester & Agnes Dawson. Fred was an avid hunter and a member of United Methodist Church in Wacousta. He April 17, Hastings. Raymond and Amanda Ellen (Pinkstafi) Davis. She was a homemaker. She married Lewis Wilkins on August 9. 1945. Mrs. Wilkins moved to Michigan in served in the United States Navy for three 1945. She loved crossword puzzles, collecting clowns and crochctting. She was preceded in death by her parents Patricia; sons, Jeff of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. James of Wacousta, Joe of and one sister, Raydcllc Earle. Mrs. Etter is survived by her two daughters, Barbara & Joseph Orr of Martin, Delores & Richard Moore of years. He leaves to mourn his loss. Wife, Plainfield, Illinois, and Jeremy of Battle Creek; four granddaughters; parents, Lester & Agnes Dawson of Clarksville; sisters, Virginia Fuller of Ionia & Elizabeth grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Wilkins were Blough of Clarksville; three brothers. Reverend Bernie Dawson of London, England, Norman Dawson of Lakenheath, England, Kenneth Dawson of Clarksville. held Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home. Pator Jeff Worden officiated. Burial was in Prairieville Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his sister, Wilma Bennett; mother & father-in-law. Bill & Mary Nelson of Middleville; brother-in-law. Mike Nelson of Holland. Memorials may be made American Cancer Society. Funeral Services, were held at the United Methodist Church in Wacousta. April 1, 1999. Burial was in Wacousta Cemetery. Hastings; eight grandchildren & nine great to the �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday Apnl 22. 1999 player Bernard A. DeHollandcr and singer, and he loved his animals. He was preceded in death by his father. DELTON - Bernard A. DcHollander. age 59. of Pine Lake. Delton, passed away on Thursday. April 15, 1999. at his John DeHollandcr. ar.d two brothers. John DcHollander. Jr., and Edward DcHollander. residence following a six month illness. Mr. DeHollander is survived by his wife, Shirley; one daughter. Brenda Lee Mr. DcHollander was bom on September 2. 1939 in Richland, the son of Blesch of Liberty Center. Ohio; two sons and daughter-in-laws. Bernard A. and John and Mabel (Sweezy) DeHollander. He was a former Battle Creek resident and had Sandra DeHollandcr. Jr. of Theodore, Alabama, and Scott A. and Shelly DcHollander of Toledo. Ohio; seven lived the last twenty years in Delton. He attended school in Richland. Bernie worked for thirty-two years at Associated Painting in Kalamazoo as a painter. He was married to the former Shirley Edwards and she survives. Mr. DcHollander was a member of the International Brotherhood of Painters Local 312 in Kalamazoo. He loved working on old cars, working outdoors, gardening, hunting & fishing. He was an avid guitar grandchildren; his mother. Mabel M. DcHollander of Kalamazoo, four sisters. Betty. Pat. Joyce and Jeanie; two brothers. Leonard and Jim. Funeral services were held Monday. April 19. 1999 at Farley-Estes & Dowdlc Funeral Home. Richland Chapel. Reverend James Carey officiated. Interment took place at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Nettie M. Thede Lillie Esther Conklin GRAND RAPIDS - Belo,rd mother, Nettie M. Thede. age 94, of Clark Retirement Community, formerly of Caledonia, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 14. 1999. Mrs. Thede was bom on May 19. 1904 in Thomapple Township, Michigan, the daughter of John & Mary (Scheidel) Snyder. She graduated from Caledonia High School and attended County Normal, she taught for two years at Townline Schools. She was married to Glenn E. Thede on June 1, 1925. Her hobbies included reading, gardening and flowers. Mrs. Thede was a member of the Leighton United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School, was active in the .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 260! Lacey Road, Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sloe Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Sen ice V 30 a m . Sunday School 11.00 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m ; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6'30 p.m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Cnxk Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Bre-it Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5 M3 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 1100 am. Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. ST. ANDREWS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all sen ices For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T Hustwick. vicar at 948-96U4 St. Andrew s is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wed Stole Road. Hastings. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 pm Wednesday activities 7 00 p m arc Rainbow-s or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED MEI MODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broad vav. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-406! or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 9 00 a m.. Rev. Ken Vaught, 11 00 a.m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 45 a m. for all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6 30 to 8 00 pm. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00pm, Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m ; freewill of­ fering Wc welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ s Love, ard the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (FtfTMriy the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m - Bible Classes • for all ages. 10 40 a m. - Morning Worship Thursday, 7 30 pm Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith, 5 30 p.m. Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message”, 945-9224. 6 30 p m ■ Bible Study for all EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church o/ the UttrIJHide Anglican Communion." 315 W Center St (corner of S. Broad­ way and W. Center) Ciurch Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m and 10 am Christian Education 10 am. Nu.scry Available at 10 am QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a m . PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 pm. Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 1100 a m . Confession Saturday 4 00 -4 30 p.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6:00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7 00pm Services for Adults. Teens and Children THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd.. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m. 9:55 a m. and 11.20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m., Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bang the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wcd Thurs 9 a m to 12 noon Sunday Morung 9 30 am. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m Morning Worship Wednesday b 00-8 00 p.m. Warriors (grades K5th), serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6 00 pm . Youth Fellowship 6 45 p m to 8 30 p m (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 7 00 pm Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Jerry McGovern. Of­ ficiant. Sunday afternoon Mass 3:00 p.m. - 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For questions call 948­ 9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch - Music; Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9:30 a m for children and adults. Morning Worship Service. 11 00 a m . Evening Service 6 00 pm Wednesday - Family Night 6:00 p.m . Aw ana. Jr & Sr High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer Thursday AM - Women's Bible Study Thursday PM - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m . Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children^ min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training MOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 am. Church Service 10.30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 am Traditional. 1015 am Sun­ day School. 11 15 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church. Youth group Thurs­ days senior ntcals 12-noon Satur­ day mghl service with live hand 7 30 p m For more information call the church office This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches <& these local businesses: WREN FU NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER l**52 N Rruaduav Hatting* BOSLEY PHARMACY •pre*cnpii«>n*’ III* S Jefferson 945-34’9 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 7?0 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 8799 Gull Road. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243; 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiration Minister Rev Mana Barcewski. Co-Mintster Rev Gcrrc Parker Time 10 15 a m Healing Service. 11 00 a m Celebration BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services: Bible Classes 10 a m. Worship 11 a m . Evening Services 6pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 pm. Peter Wackeman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stole Rd and Bolt wood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship; 5 30 p m. Kid's quizzing. 6 00 p m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30 p m. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a m . Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414. Sunday. Apr 125 8 00 A 10 45 am Worship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). 12 45 p.m Jail Worship Thursday, April 22 - 4 00 p.m Children's Choir. 4:45 Youth Ensemble. 7 00 Adult Choir. Baptism Living. Teen AA'NA Saturday. April 24 - 9 00 a.m. Highway Cleanup. 930 Cathechism 4. 100-6 00 p.m Birth Partv. 8 00 NA Tuesday. April 27 7 00 pm SS Staff; 7 30 p.m. Over Anon Wednesday. Apnl 28- 10 00 a m Wordwatchers HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Coe, Pastor. Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music, Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 al 10:30 am SUNDAYS 9 30 am Sunday School - Every Sunday, classes are availab'. f<* EVERY­ ONE! Classes fi • children and youth arc based on grade level Three classes. Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps, are taught for adults. 10.30 am Coffee fellow­ ship. 11:00 a.m Worship child care available for infants A tod­ dlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade WEDNESDAYS - 4 30 p m Pio­ neer Clubs THURSDAYS. 5 00 p.m Youth Handbells. 6 30 p m Adult Handbells. 7 30 p m Chancel Choir. Annual Mother­ Daughter Banquet May 5th, 6 30 p m “A Magical Evening". Adults $5. Children 4-12 yrs S3. Children Under 4 yr* . Free Contact Church Office for Ticket Purchase (616) 945-9574 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Brtudwav. IliUmp. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Paua Deborah fc Sisson. Associate Pas­ tor Saib C Keller. Director. Noah * Art PreSchnol Thursday. Apnl 22 • 6 00 p m. Women's Association Board Meeting. 700 p tn . Guest Speaker Steve Herrick, former mtssionar* si Nicarauga. folkmed by dessert m the dining room. 7 00 p m. Concern Group *10 at Oastcrs' Fnday. Apnl 23 - 6 00 p tn. Mender* Dinner and Program Saturday. Apnl 24 • 9 00 am Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby - Lcason Sharpe Hall. 11 00 a m. Memorial Ser­ vice for Jeanne Etter followed by lunch Sunday. Apnl 25 900 am Traditional Worship Service. 9 20 am Children's Worship. >000 a tn Coffee Hour ■ In the Dining Room. 11 20 am Contemporary Worship Sen«. II 40 am Children's Worship The 900 Sense i» broadcast user WBCH - AM 1220 Nursery t* pro­ vided during both Senses 12 30 pm Senior High Youth to meet to visit De\m Childrens llinpaal 300 pm Songs I Lose to Sing" a vocal concert presented by Bill Pon.. ' 00 pm. New Members Class * the Manse Maidas. \pnl 26 • "00 pm Committee Night Tuesda* Apnl 2" - 6 15 pm Men's Bible Study at theYMCA Office. 8 30 am Women's Bible ttady tn the Senior High Classroom, 6 45 p m Praise Team. ’ 00 p m Projec­ tion Demoistratkxi in the Sanctturv. Wednesday. Xpn! 28 - 9 JO am Circle Stud* I cadet" meet with Pastor Keller. 6 00 p m Church Night Supper. 6 45 pm Children* Time. *00 pm Chancel Choir. 8 15pm PNC Meeting Ladies Aid and the Ladies Missionary. Mrs. Thede was a homemaker, she devoted lier life to her family and church. Nettie was a caring. mother, loving grandmother and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Mrs. Thede was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn E. Thede. She is survived by her son. Clarence John (Portia) Thede of Howell; one daughter, Laura (Vem) Hyde of Caledonia; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Thede were held Monday. April 19, 1999 at the Leighton United Methodist Church. Lillie Esther Conklin, age 91. passed away Sunday. April 18. 1999. Mrs. Conklin was bom January 21, 1908 in Kent County, the daughter of Silas & Ottilie (Fichtenau) Gales. She was a member of the Gospel Church. Chester She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Ezra Conklin on June 10. 1980. She is survived by her five sons. Dwight & Philip (Charlotte) Conklin of Charlotte. Albert Gareth Conklin of Hastings, Sidney (Joyce) Conklin of South Haven. Russell (Donna) Conklin of Stanwood; six daughters. Edna Conklin, Janet Conklin. Karen (Marshall) Hardin, Virginia (Patrick) Garvey, all of Hastings. Edith Winegar of Charlotte, Lucy Blackmon of Brewton, Alabama; 19 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; one Community Foundation. Arrangements were made Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Beeler Mr. Bassett was bom on July 30, 1908 in Salem Township. Allegan County, the son of Harry L. & Blanche R. (Strang) Interment was in Union Cemetery. Barry County. Michigan. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Chester Gospel Church for the Mission Fund. Arrangements were prepared by Pray City, passed away Friday, April 16, 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on May 19. 1940 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Burocci) Czyzyk. She attended school at Grand Rapids West Catholic, she has lived most of her life in Comstock Park and recently moved to her daughter, Diane's home in Freeport. Shirley was employed by Bissell Corporation in Walker for 25 years, Edna M. Jenks (Schliess) to be with her Lord Friday. April 9. 1999. Edna was employed by the Department of Social Services for 30 years in which She was preceded in death by her husband. Herald; granddaughter. Christy Arnold; step-grandson, William . Henry Jenks; two stepsons and one step daughter­ in-law. She is survived by her daughters, Kay (Charles) Brooner, Jean (Robert) Bradford, Peggy (Doug) Bradford, Sally (Richard) Hammond and Vicki Clark; 22 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren. Burial took place at Oakhill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Home. play bingo. She was preceded in death by her father, by Freeport, Marie (Shawn) Moore of Sparta; son, Michael (Lois) Eaton of Walker. 17 Jeanne R Etter - Mrs. Jeanne R. Etter, age 76, of Hastings, passed away Thursday. March 25, 1999 al Thomaprlc Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Etter was bom on June 12, 1922 in Geneseo, Illinois, the daughter of Fred Schiffer of Newaygo; several nieces and L. & Rogene E. (Duffin) Reig. nephews. Funeral Services for Shirley were held Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at the Ginbach She was raised in the Geneseo area and attended schools there, graduating in 1940 Funeral Home in Hastings. Father Charles from Geneseo High School. She went on to attend the University of Rochester. H. Fischer officiated. Burial was in Freeport Cemetery. She married George W. Etter on November 26. 1942 in Geneseo. Illinois Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or Barry Community and came to the Hastings area thirty years ago from Dearborn, Michigan. Mrs. Etter, as a young woman, lived a few years in Chicago and was employed by Commonwealth Edison Company. As her family grew, she devoted her time to her children and their activities, serving as an active volunteer in church, school and Diana Lynn Belson community efforts in the HASTINGS - Miss. Diana Lynn communities Belson, age 53, of Hastings, passed away Sunday evening. April 18, 1999 at where she resided. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, member Presbyterian Pennock Hospital. Miss Belson was bom on December 22. 1945 in Hastings, the daughter of VeryI & Women’s Association, member & Past President Hastings Women’s Club, member Hastings Chapter #7 of Order of Sarah Artheal (Burghdoff) Belson. She was raised in Eastern Star, Middlevi I le/Hastings Thomapple-Kellogg the area and attended Schools in Middleville. She was employed by Pennock Hospital a few years following her high school graduation until ill health forced her to stop working. Diana participated in Youth Fellowship at the Middleville Baptist Church for many years. Diana was preceded in death by her father. Veryl Belson. Diana is survived by her mother. Sarah Artheal Belson of Hastings; two brothers. Kenneth Belson of Riverdale, Michigan, and Michael Belson o' Hastings; many nieces, nephews and great nieces & nephews. Funeral Services for Diana were held Wednesday. April 21. Funeral Home. Pastor officiated. Burial was in 1999 at Wren Kenneth Gamer Rutland Cemetery. Barry County. Memorials may be made American Diabetes Association. Township to the until 1996 when he relumed to Hastings. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, a Shrincr for over 40 years, member of Masonic Lodges in Tampa, Hastings and Grand Rapids. He was a former member of Kiwanis. A Charter mcmbci of the Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs, Newport Richey. Florida. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Mr. Bassett is survived by his two daughters, Marcia J. Ingram of Hastings and Janice K. (Kenneth) Horton of Three Rivers; five grandchildren. Deborah (Gary) Snyder of Hastings, Eric (Kerrie) Ingram of Charlotte, Brad (Toby) Ingram of Wasilla. Alaska. Todd (Candace) Clardy of be announced at a later date. Burial will be in Hastings Township HASTINGS grandchildren; sister. Barb (Jim) Larsen of Grand Rapids; special friend, Jeffrey Hospice. Shop’’ in Hastings for 22 years, selling the business to Felpausch Food Stores in 1972. He retired to Florida, living there grandchildren. A Memorial Service for Mr. Bassett will four her daughters. Deb (David) Gilbert of Alaska. Diane (Don) Dutcher of Freeport, Marylynn E. ton and friend. Bill Heath of in Grand Rapids for 22 years before purchasing the Bos Bakery in Hastings in 1950. He owned and operated “Dale’s Bake North Carolina, and Chad (Stephanie) Clardy of North Carolina; twelve great retiring in January 1999. Shirley loved to Frank L. Czyzyk. Shirley is survived Bassett. He was raised in Allegan where he started his schooling. The family moved to Tampa. Florida in 1919 because of his father’s health. He continued his education, graduating from Hillsboro High School in Tampa. He returned to Michigan in 1927. Mr. Bassett married Marguerite Monica on August 1. 1931 and she preceded him in death on December 20. 1995. Mr. Bassett worked for Colonial Bakery Funeral Home, Charlotte. and the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. FREEPORT - Shirley Ann Czyzyk, age 58, of Freeport and formerly of Kent Bassett, Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, April 21, 1999 al Chester Gospel Church. Reverend Marc Livingston officiated. ten years was in Hastings. She was a member of the Hastings BPW Shirley Ann Czyzyk - Mr. Dale B age 90. of Hastings, passed away Sunday. April 18, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Edna M. Jenks (Schliess), age 88. went by HASTINGS great great grandchild; two sisters, Edith Gates & Rena Gates. Reverend Ray Townsend officiated. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leighton United Methodist Church Building Fund or Clark Retirement Dale B. Bassett member Geneseo Chapter Daughters of American Revolution, past member of Hastings Country Club. Mrs. Etter is survived by her husband. George; two daughters. Janet (Lawrence) Barker of Bettendorf. Iowa, and Patricia Lewis of Hastings; two sons, George W. Etter, Jr. of Lansing, and Joseph (Mary) Etter of South Windsor. Connecticut; nine grandchildren; sister. Carol Reig Johnson ot Geneseo, Illinois. There will be no funeral home visitation. A Memorial Reception will be held at the church immedialley following memorial services. Memorial Services for Mrs. Etter will be held on Saturday, April 24. 1999 at 11:00 a.m. al Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Reverend’s G. Kent Keller. Willard H. Curtis, and Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alma College Scholarship Fund or Presbyterian Women’s Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Cemetery. Memorial contributions ma? be made to Pennock Foundation or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Margaret M. Adair HASTINGS - Mrs. Margaret M. Adair, age 89. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. April 20. 1999 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Adair was bom on November 3, i909 in Lansing, the daughter of Clyde & Katie (Hempel) Gillett. She was raised in the Lansing area and attended schools there. Mrs. Adak married Fincus A. Adair on May 19, 1930 and he preceded her in death on February 28, 1979. Mrs. Adair has resided in Lansing, Potterville. Lake City, and wintered in Bradenton, Florida before moving to Hastings in 1994. She was employed by the Oldsmobile Division of General Motors in Lansing during World War II and then 23 years al the Knapp Department Store in Lansing. She was a past member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Lake City, Michigan. Mrs. Adair was dso preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Linus & Delbert Gillett and a sister-in-law, Lillian Gillett. Mrs. Adair is survived locally by: Charles &. Bonnie Converse of Hastings. Charles, Pam & Nichola. Converse of Hastings. Bob & Sue Scnsiba and their children of Middleville. Ted & Deborah Baker and their children of Hastings, Don Converse of Freeport, and JoBerta Converse and children of Hastings. Visitation will be Friday, April 23, 1999 from 1:00 p.m. until funeral lime. Funeral Services for Mrs. Adair will be held Friday. April 23. 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansirg. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Foundation or Barry Community Hospice. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 22. 1999 - Page . Social Services to observe 25th anniverssary Pete and Michele Service from Hastings. Mich, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Apnl 20. 1999 They were married on Apnl 20th. in Freeport. Mich in 1974. They have four children, one son. Jason, age 23, two daughters. Carrie. 19 and Bridget. 17 and one future son-in-law, Mike Critzcr. fam t/ze axea... BejnarHeikka engagement told Richard and Louise Bejnar of Shelby Township arc proud to announce the en­ gagement of their daughter. Sharon Louise to John Alan I leikka. son of Kenneth and MaryLou Heikka of Hastings. Sharon is a 1994 graduate of Eisenhower High School in Shelby Township and a 1998 graduate, magna cum laude. of West­ ern Michigan University in business ad­ ministration in human resource manage­ ment. She is employed at SPX Corporation in Portage. John is a 1990 Hastings High School graduate and a 1996 graduate of Western Michigan University with a bachelor of sci­ ence degree in construction management and is project coordinator at Miller Davis Company in Kalamazoo. The wedding is planned for June 26 at Agape Christian Church in Kalamazoo Kroes celebrate 50th anniversary Keith Edward and Delores “Dec” June (Burpee) Kroes celebrate their golden wed­ ding anniversary on April 19, 1999. They were married tn South Bend. Ind., returning to live in Delton where they built their home on the family farm at Wall Lake. Delton, where they raised their five chil­ dren To celebrate their anniversary, their chil­ dren have planned a surprise for Dec and Keith, a week in Charleston. South Carolina with their children and grandchildren. Bernhardt Henry Wihclms. Jr.. Delton and Christina Marie Wcers, Delton. Nicholas Antonio Rodngucz, Lake Odessa and Sara Jean Kantncr, Woodland. Thomas Lee Kidder. Nashville and Carol Ann Mackay Contreras. Nashville. Gary Arthur Nelson. Jr.. Hastings and Tracy Ann Hickey. Nashville. Lawrence Linwood Roscoe. Hastings and Benina Lynn Long, Hastings. Chris Dewaync Parker. Middleville and Lee Ann Thurber. Middleville. Mark Darryl McLeod. Bellevue and Jen­ nifer Jo Nicbocr. Bellevue. Brian Michael Olczak. Middleville and Jessica Jo Townsend. Middleville. Jeremiah Allyn Niles. Delton and Katherine Jean Wellman. Delton Jason Sidney Moric, Delton and Tamara Ann Regis, Hickory Comers. Wellman-Niles to be wed May 1 Bobby. Dana and Shauna Wellman wish to announce the engagement of their mother Kaihcnnc J. Wellman to Jeremiah A. Niles. Parents of the couple are Judy Converse and Rusty Barton. Jude and Clifford Con­ verse Jr. of Hastings and Greg and Dawn Niles of Middleville Katherin? and Jeremiah arc employed at Bradford-White Corp, in Middleville. Kardos-Skinner plan to wed Aug. 14 They will be married on May I, 1999. Joe and Ginger Kardos of Cadillac arc happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Rose Mane to David Matthew Skinner, son of Paul and Margaret Skinner of Delton. Ml. An August 14th wedding is planned at Northlawn United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids, Ml. LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Ap.1l 13, IMS-7:00 p.m. All board members present, seven guests Minutes approved, treasurers report received Approved funding of deputy for 20 hours per Resolution tn support of new animal shelter Purchase name plates from Office Supply Tabled Freeport Library contract Approved Update of County Solid Waste Plan Appropriated $8,320 for gravel roads Amended budget Paid outstanding bills Adjourned al 8 45 Bonnie L Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by Richard C Thomas. Supervisor (4/22) Beneker-Carl plan to wed Aug. 7 Carrie Bcnekcr and Bob Carl of Hast­ ings. Mich, wish to announce their engage­ ment from Aug. 21, 1998. The bride-elect received her BA BS degrees in 1994 and MS degree in 1998 from Michigan State University. She teach­ es 7th grade Life Science at Hastings Mid­ dle School. The prospective groom received his asso­ ciate degrees in business and management from Lansing Community College in 1993. He is currently employed at the Fclpausch Corporate Office in Hastings. Carrie Bcnekcr is the daughter of Floyd and Judy Bcnekcr of Marshall. Mich. Boh Carl is the son of Jim and Nancy Carl of Nashville. Mich. The wedding is planned for Aug. 7. 1999 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marshall. Mich. Teixeira-Gajeski will marry May 15 Tracy J. (Longstrcth) Teixeira and Lenny L. Gajcski will marry May 15. 1999. The bndc-cicct. the daughter of Sylvia and the late Adam G Longstreth. is em­ ployed by Hastings Mutual Insurance. The groom-elect, the son of Marilyn Malmgrcn of Manistee and James and Ruth Gajcski of Grand Rapids, is employed at the Bradford White Corp. The wedding will be held at the Fort Custer Chapel. The reception will immedi­ ately follow at the Eagles Lodge in Battle Creek. Bloughs to celebrate golden anniversary Roy Jr and Patncia (Houvener) Blough Mildred Warner to celebrate 85th The family of Mildred Warner invite friends and family to join us for an open house celebration of her 85th birthday, to be held at the Barry Township Hall in Delton, from 2-5 p.m.. May 2. 1999 No gifts, please, as she would enjoy vis­ iting with friends and family more will celebrate their 50lh wedding anniver­ sary on Apnl 23. 1999 They were married Apnl 23. 1949 at the home of the bride's parents in Freeport. Mich The Bloughs have two children. Susan and husband. Brian and Philip and wife. Susan They nave seven grandchildren. Timothy. Enn. Megan. Thomas. Owen. Katie, and Jeremiah Cards of congratulations may be sent to 5610 East State Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 Lake Odessa NEWS Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles Clark Halboth and Sheryl Rene Halhoth. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Investaid Cor­ poration. Mortgagee dated September 11. 1995. and recorded on September 20 1995 in Uber 640. on Page 535. Barry County Records. Michi­ gan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ContiMortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment dated September 16 1996 which was recorded on September 16. 1996. m Liber 672. on Page 596 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND TWENTY-NINE AND 68/100 dollars (S110.029 68) including interest at 10 900*. per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at pubhc venue at the Barry County Courthouse ai Hast­ ings Ml at 100 pm on June 3 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS Barry County Michigan and are described as Lot 12 of Lake View Park according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats Page 63 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 22 1999 ContiMortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys for ContiMortgage Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bmgham Farms Ml 48025 File *990303188 Tigers (5/20) The demolition of the old fire barn by Klein Excavators April 12. The hose tower crumbles to dust with the bite of the Hitachi The Dcpot/Muscum will be open Satur­ day. Apnl 24. from I0 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Bill Lynch acting as host. The spring exhib­ it on gardening will be in place with books of information, catalogues, tools available for viewing. The Womens Festival for Ionia County and environs will be held on Saturday. Apnl 24. There are dozens of exhibits and class sessions for the choosing and a choice of two meals at noon prepared by the food ser­ vices of the Ionia schools. Advance regis­ tration is advised. The CROP Walk will be on Sunday after­ noon. April 25. The starting point and fin­ ish arc at Fellowship Hall with printed route maps, water stops along the way. signs at strategic comers and a relief vehicle to give rides to those who cannot finish the route. A trophy plaque goes to the church that brings in the greatest dollar amount of pledges. Central United Methodist Church will observe Youth Sunday April 25. with young people handling the entire service. At the same time, the pastor and wife will be on a camping vacation which will include a stop in Iowa to visit the Sparks family at Mary Kadwell’s parental home. The semi-annual rummage sale at Fel­ lowship Hall will be held next week April 30 and May I. Workers will be at the hall most of the week, preparing for the event. Prices have not been affected by inflation. The same price signs have been used for years with bargains on everything and goods sold at one dollar per bag on Satur­ day forenoon. Relatives here have been advised that Rose (Cook) Augst Draghi has had quadru­ ple bypass surgery in Florida last week. She will remain in Florida for her recuperation time. One of her Lansing granddaughters and husband have been living with Rose at her Vcddcr Road home for the past year or more. Monday. April 19. marked the 24th wed­ ding anniversary of Allen and Kathy Deck­ er of Farrell Road. Kathy is most often seen at RiverBcnd Travel Agency. Al spends his working hours in Battle Creek. Florida people arc returning regularly. Others who have returned are the Bob Huycks, Gerrit Klomps. Claude Shcllcnbargcrs, Virgil Manleys, the Ron Ericksons, and the Bob Shoemakers. The Ed Leaks returned on Wednesday last week from Arizona, bringing grapefruit and lemons to share. April 28 marks the final day for Wonder­ ful Wednesday at Central UMC. This after school programs lias drawn children from Woodland and elsewhere in the community. A Grand Rapids Press obituary last week detailed the life story of Eric Clum. age 69. who died on April 13. His surviving wife is Janice Crock ford, who grew up at Wood­ land. He had served in the infantry during the Korean conflict He is survived hv his children. Douglas and wife oi Wisconsin, Elizabeth and husband Patnck O’Donnell of Clarksville. Matthew of NYC. Nathan of Los Angeles. Melinda and husband Thomas O’Connell of Holland and six grandchil-. dren. His siblings and in-laws arc Maunnc and John Mulicnix of Hastings. Kathryn Lundquist of Grand Ledge. Duane and Nor­ ma Jean (Classic) Clum of Howell; sister­ in-law Iris Clum of Lake Odessa. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded by a brother, LaVcmc. His wife’s family includes Robert and Virginia Crockford of Woodland, June and Dr. Dou­ glas Bonn of Grand Rapids. Jack and Eleanor Crockford of Georgia. His memor­ ial service was held on Thursday of last week at Fountain Street Church in down­ town Grand Rapids Peg Faulkner and Rena Broe entertained the Alcthians of Central Church on Apnl 13 at the Faulkner home with 17 present. Ryan and Heather Patnck from Grace Brethren Church on Vcddcr Road related some of their experiences while working on mission trips to Russia dunng the previous two summers. They stayed in Russian homes each time. Their first son accompanied them in 1998. One of the goodies theirRussian hosts appreciated was peanut but­ ter. They displayed souvenirs they brought home. One was a set of babushka dolls which arc intncatcly painted There arc ten dolls of diminishing size, each fitting into the next larger size. Another piece was a hand carved box with hinged lid. Marvin Shade enjoyed the outing, which was a short distance down the street, via wheelchair. On Thursday night. Man was transported to (former) Blodgett Hospital for care. The first new house has been erected on CONTINUED on page 8 Sand! Thompson arranges flowers, using a doily to secure blossoms �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 22. 1999 LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan In the Barry County Trial Court Circuit Division ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 99-251-CH Hon. James H. Fisher MYRTLE COLE Plaintiff JAMES MILES, his heirs and assigns JOHN MILLS his heirs and assigns ANTHONY & SANDRA MARCUKATIS FRANK TlCHVON EVAN & BRENDA SEIFERT Defendants David H Tripp PC By David A Kuzava (P49963) 206 South Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 616/945-9585 Attorney lor Plaintiff TO JOHN MILES his unknown heirs devisees of assignees and JAMES MILES, hts unknown heirs devisees or assignees, and Any and ail others claiming an interest in and to the following described parcels or real property situate in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of Michigan Parcel *1 That part of the SE 1/4 of Section 6 and the NE 1/4 of Section 7 all in the TWN R10W Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. Describes as Beginning at the North corner of said Section 7. Thence S 00*59 29’ E 1468 27 feet along the East line of said NE 1/4 of said Section 7. thence N 88° 28'49" E 147 80 feet along the North line of the South 1170 feet of said NE 1/4, thence N 01*32'48' W 2642 37 feet thence S 88*1656' W 126 45 feet along the North line of the SE 1/4 of said Section 6 thence S 01*25 44' E 2642 30 feet along the West line of said SE 1/4 to the place of beginning Parcel *2 Situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more legally describes as follows The Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4. also the West half of the Northeast fractional 1/4 except the West 7 1/2 acres, thereof. Al in the Section 7. T3N R10W. containing 111 1/2 ceres more or less Based upon the pleading filed in the above captioned matter. Plaintiff has filed a complaint seeking to quiet title in and to the above de­ scribed parcels of real property including that por­ tion of Parcel *2 which is described as being ex­ cepted IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all Defendants and any and all others claiming an interest in and to said described parcels of real properly shall on or before the 29th day of April file a Notice of In­ terest asserting their interest in and to said parcels with the Clerk of the Court for the Barry Trial County Thai Court - Circuit Division 220 W Court St Hastings Michigan 49058 A failure to file said Notice of Interest shall constitute a De­ fault and. on the 30th day of April 1999 at 1 30 o'clock in the afternoon, this Court, after taking proofs, shall terminate whatever interest the said defaulted party may have in and to said parcels of real property, unless a Notice of Interest is filed, or Defendant! s) or a representative of Defendant appears before the Court on said date Hon Richard H Shaw for Circuit Judge James H Fisher Drafted by David H Tripp. PC By David A Kuzava (P49963) 206 S Broadway Hast^gs Ml 49058 616/941-9585 (4/22) Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them... The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 945-9554 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MOR [GAGE SALE - Default has been made in tb<j conditions ol a mortgage made by Michael R McGuire and Maureen J McGuire husband and wife (original mortgagors) to DMR FINAN­ CIAL SERVICES INC Mortgagee dated Febru­ ary 14 1996 and recorded on February 16. 1996 m Liber 652. on Page 45. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED FORTY-ONE AND 5i/100 dollars (S116 741 51) including interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 p m on May 20. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE Barry County Michigan and are ■fesenbed as Part of Lot 112 of Supervisor s Plat Number 1 of Long Point, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 in Plats on Page 49 Described as commencing at the Southwest­ erly corner of said Lot 112 thence Northwesterly along shore of Pine Lake 110 feet, thence South­ easterly ac.oss said Long Point to a point on the South Shore of said point 60 feet Northerly of the Southeast corner of said Lot 112. thence South­ westerly 60 feet to the Southeast comer of said Lot thence West along the Soutn Line of said Lot to the place of beginning, being a Subdivision of part of Sections 5 and 6 Town 1 North. Range 10 West The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 8. 1999 DMR Financial Services, Inc FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott 8 Trott PC Attorneys for DMR Financial Services. Inc 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 498088506 Hawks (4-29) Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 12. 1999 - 7:00 p.m. Adams. Forster, Tonkin, Albert and 9 citizens present Woods absent Approved agenda. 3/15/99 and 3/29/99 min­ utes. and April bills Receive J correspondence, committee and treasurer s report Approved financial support lor Animal Shelter 2000 if County finds vehicle for providing that support-no amount stated quit claim on Township land on Keller Road mostly in roadway: Resolu­ tion 99-2 to set sewer rates. Resolution 99-3 set­ ting Board meeting times: Resolution 99-4 stating that Board will not consider increase in sewer rates for Hope Township property owners unless this is advert.sed in Reminder at least 5 days prior to meeting: Ordinance I.j. 33 rezonmg to C-1 a portion of land owned by -wsrd and Penny Gott on M-43, placing another ad for chloride; not putting sign in park reading "No Snowmobi'ing in Park*. $6 000 cap fcr hardware and software for BI/ZA. permission to set hearing after April 29 for Ackers Road/South Shore Drive special assessment, an additional $9,617 50 for gravel road wjric. Reso­ lution 99-5 Update to Barry County Solid Waste Plan, more sand for Park, Resolution 99-6 setting policy on accepting new special assessments Tabled changing fees for buildmg/electncal permits, certifying the roll for paving Keller road: certifying the roll for re-paving Dogwood Drive, in­ creasing cost for foundations in cemeteries Adjournment at 927 p m. Sylvia W Foster. 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A 25% discount Is applied to most additional cars, PLUS a full 25% discount on most multi-car policies. Additional discounts for mature persons age 55 and older. Also call about new highly competitive adult single rates for women 25 and over and men 30 and over. Join with the thousands of Michigan policyholders who have already called and saved! All it takes is 10 minutes or less to learn how you dan save! CALL TODAY - TOLL FREE Ann landers K 1-800-648-6329 FOR RATE QUOTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION “I ask these blessings, dear Lord, in the name of secretaries everywhere. Amen.” Ringing issue Hair war Dear Ann Landers: Have you ever heard of a father disowning his only son for not cutting his hair? My husband asked “Wally" politely to get a decent haircut, and my son’s reply was "I like it this way. I don’t live at home anymore, and I don’t have to do what you tell me.” Ann. Wally is 41 years old, divorced and raising two children on his own. He has a good job and doesn’t dnnk or do drugs. His hair is shoulder length, graying and wavy, but clean. His father thinks that after all we’ve done for him. helping financially and taking care of the kids, Wally could at least do this for him. My husband has forbidden Wally to come to our house. The only way I can sec him or my grandchildren is to travel 20 miles. Christmas was a heartbreaker. I had to de­ liver the gifts to my son’s house, and he couldn't be here with the rest of the family for the holidays. Please don’t suggest counseling. It’s out of the question. My daughters say both men arc stubborn mules and this problem will resolve itself in time. Meanwhile, I’m bro­ kenhearted and tom between the two of them. I would appreciate any advice you could offer. - Heartbroken in Maine. Dear Maine: Wally and his father should each give a little to keep peace in the fam­ ily. Wally should trim his hair so it is no­ ticeable. Your husband needs to mellow out and realize that Wally is no longer a kid who needs his fathers approval when it comes to the length of his hair. They should meet each other halfway. Control kids Dear Ann Landers: I have been in a committed relationship for the last four years with a woman who has children from a previous marriage. When wc are alone to­ gether, we have a wonderful time. Our time with the children, however, is strained and disappointing. Wc don’t live together because I cannot tolerate the way she is raising her children. The kids bcraie her and arc in total control. Last Christmas, one of her sons made fun of her in a very disrespectful way, and she ig­ nored it. He still received wonderful gifts. Wc have ba4?countlcss arpunents about children and discipline, and it is obvious we disagree. I have considered leaving her over this but doubt I would ever find a woman as compatible. 1 know her kids won’t be around forever, but I’m not sure I can sur­ vive until then. What should I do? - Anony­ mous in the Midwest. Dear Midwest: The woman needs coun­ seling to learn how to deal with these disre­ spectful children, for their sake as well as hers. Urge her to do so at once. She docs her children a grave disservice when she al­ lows th;m to run all over her. Let her know, too, that she could lose you if she refuses to take control of the situation Be firm about this, or you’re sunk. LAKE O NEWS continued from page 7 the former Daniels centennial farm, which was subdivided into ter. acre parcels and sold at auction in 1998. Eaci: of the parcels has a view of Augst Lake. The spring breakfast at Fellowship Hall Saturday morning had a good attendance, a tasty meal and a delightful program, with Sandi Thompson of Country Floral of Clarksville demonstrating clever ways to arrange flowers in mundane containers. Each of the arrangements she produced were given as a door prize. Marlcna Smith, granddaughter of Karen Avery, drew the Automobile Insurance records that will be asked for in a couple of days, even though I was told emphatically. 'Destroy these; they arc cluttering up the place.’ lucky names. Several ladies from the Con­ gregational Church, St. Edward's, and Lakewood UMC were guests. The tables were bright with spring banquet, which used many daffodils from the flower beds of Phyllis Armstrong. Dying request Dear Ann Landers: Several years ago, my mother-in-law, “Bess," took care of her mother when she was dying of cancer. Bess lias one brother, she left Bess her entire es­ tate. This caused a major blowout between Bess and Tommy, and they haven't seen each other in 11 years. Now, Tommy is dying of cancer. He called Bess to patch things up. and they have made amends oxer the estate. She would like to visit him, but Tommy’s wife refuses to settle their differences and has told Bess not to bother coming. Ann, should she make the 1,200-milc trip knowing she might not get to see her brother after all? Time is running out. Please advise - Bill in Cincinnati. Dear Bill: Bess should go anyway. If she doesn’t, she’ll regret it. For secretaries Dear Ann Landers: Several years ago. you printed a prayer for secretaries. I re­ member thinking a truer word was never spoken. Wc secretaries still have to labor in silence while the boss takes the credit. Since today is National Secretary’s Day, I am hoping you will print it again. - Arling­ ton, Va. Dear Arlington: With pleasure. Without the secretaries of the world, nothing would Dear Ann lenders: Last week. I asked my ex-wife to return the engagement ring I gave her. She mamed someone else two months ago. and I figure she doesn’t have an> right to keep that nng anymore. She flatly refused to return it and said she is go­ ing to sell the nng and use the money to buy a car for our son. I should tell you. Ann, this woman has al­ ways been headstrong and hard to handle. In fact, her stubbornness was a major fact in our breakup. I have called several times in an attempt to gel her to be reasonable and return the nng but have had no success. Yesterday, she threatened to sue me for ha­ rassment if I contacted her again You can sec. Ann. she is one lough cookie. I hope you will be on my side. 1 need your help - H.M. in Glcnsidc. Pa Dear H.M.: Sorry, but I cannot be “on your side." An engagement ring belongs Io the woman to whom it was given. In most cases, if the womtn breaks the engagement, she does return the nng, but she is under no obligation to do so after the wedding. If you two have a son old enough to drive a car, your wife has had that nng for at least 16 years. It’s a bit late (and tacky) to ask her to return it. No-win affair Dear Ann Landers: Here is a “how we met” story that is a little different from the ones you have printed I hope you will use it. Wc met when I was 14 years old and bonded almost immediately. From that time ever get done. Here’s the prayer: The Secretary’s Prayer “Dear Lord, help me to do my work well, to have the memory of an elephant and by some miracle to be able to do five things at once: answer four telephones while typing a letter that ‘must go out today.’ When the let­ ter doesn’t get signed until tomorrow, please give me the strength to keep my mouth shut. “Never let me lose my patience, even when the boss has me searching files for hours for the report that later is discovered on his desk. on. wc were constant companions. For 56 years, wc were together through happiness, sadness, sickness and health. Even though “Help me to read his mind and his hand­ writing and carrv out all instructions with­ out explanation. “Let me always know exactly where my boss is and when he’ll be back, even though he never tells me these things. “And Lord, when the year ends, please give me the foresight not to throw out say. Hi.’’ Say. “Goodbye,” and mean it. Take it from me - it’s a no-win affair. - T.H., Ukiah, Calif. BOY, Brock Andrew, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 7, 1999 at 8:24 a.m. to Scott and Jessica Mueller of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. TWIN BOYS, David Aaron and Nicholas James, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 8. 1999 at 12:05 and 12:20 p.m. to Inga Loew and Donnie Cornelius of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs. 12 ozs. and 5 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. wc were extremely close. I always felt if we ever split. I could manage OK on my own. I didn’t know that when the time came, it would be so difficult. When I finally real­ ized that I was being destroyed by this friendship and had to end it, it was too late. The damage was done, and now. my con­ stant companions arc emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, and lungs that work at half ca­ pacity. So. friend, if you meet a cigarette, don’t Dear Ukiah: I hope all the smokers out there will pay special attention to the words “emphysema, asthma, bronchitis and lungs that work at half capacity." What a price to pay for those few moments of smoking pleasure. Chad and Stacy Jones of Woodland. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs.and 21 inches long. GIRL, Sarah Kathem, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 7, 1999 at 10:45 to Heather and Arturo Juan of Delton. Weigh­ ing 9 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Cortney Jo, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 5. 1999 at 3:26 p.m. to Ernie and Angi Boniface of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Kianna Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 5, 1999 at 8:22 a.m. to Michelle Coe and Curtiss Vanier of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 111/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Evan Thomas, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 4, 1999 at 6:55 p.m. to Paul and Kelly Adrianson of Vermontville. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Alexis Renee, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 6, 1999 at 6:21 p.m. to Renee Bell and Elliott Perez of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 2 1/4 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Troy Daniel Yoder, bom at Spectrum East, on March 31. 1999 at 1:16 p.m., to Kevin and Heather Yoder of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. ! oz. and 19 inches long. BOY, Zachary Lorencc, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 7, 1999 at 3:13 a.m. to Anthony and Heather Piotrowski of Mid­ dleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 BOY, Hunter Michael, bom at Spectrum Health East on March 10, 1999 at 9:38 p.m. to Amy and Mike Goodenough of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. I oz. and 21 inches long. Welcomed home by big sister Karlcy. Proud grandparents arc Mike and Vickie Ward and Dick and Betty Goodenough. Great grand­ parents, Dick and Mcrt Clark and Leon and inches long. GIRL, Carissa Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 9, 1999 at 1:52 p.m. to For QUALITY PRINTING at Economical Costs, call... Kay Ward. 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McftQon 49001 • MS-2900 9126 foil Dt • Ughlonc Mcngon «QQ4J • a29 52S2 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 22. 1999 - Page 9 From Tim® to Time... Maple syrup, maple sugar, Try-Me pop and Nashville By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Maple syrup and maple sugar were early products of Barry County, Castleton Town­ ship and the village of Nashville. When Lorenzo Mudge first arrived in Castleton Township, on Sept. 23. 1837, he found three Indian wigwams on the land he had taken up, one containing the sap troughs, kettles and other things used by the Indians in the operations of a sugar bush. Maple sugar was a valuable item of trade and commerce and the pioneers soon learned how to make it wxll. Castleton Township was an ideal place for harvesting this product of the forests, as there were acres of maple trees and other hardwoods. Maple syrup and maple sugar harvesting was of prime importance. The season is a relatively short one, when spring approach­ es and the days arc warm and the nights arc freezing, before the buds begin to come out. Many of Barry County’s farmers main­ tained sugar bushes, making maple prod­ ucts for family use and selling any extra for a cash crop. Surrounding townships brought their syrup and sugar to the railroad in Nashville for shipping to the cities after the Grand River Valley Railroad brought the railroad to Nashville. Maple sugar was shipped from Nashville to nearly every state in the United States, including Vermont. In 1881 a total of 145,476 pounds of maple sugar, which was a record amount, was shipped. About 500 pounds were hauled to markets in Battle Creek and Marshall by teamsters who bought the sugar from local dealers, who had purchased it from area farmers. In those days there were no state laws governing the sale of syrup. No one ever weighed the syrup, it could weigh from 11 to 13 pounds in a gallon, or scaled or labeled. In the early 1900s it sold for about 35 cents per gallon and sugar for 25 cents a pound. It paid to bought and could range ly colorless know who made the syrup one how it was made. The color from brownish red to absolute­ The lighter the syrup the better the product. Many things affected the color and flavor of maple syrup. The earlier in the run the clearer the syrup. The cleaner equipment and freedom from debris helped to keep it light and clear. Too much exposure to the air could darken it. A good syrup farmer used covered buck­ ets on the trees to keep out rain and blowing leaves and animals who liked to drink the sap. If too much time elapsed between the collection time and the boiling tinfc. the sao would sour or ferment, and this effected the taste and color. Too much rain or snow diluted the sap and took longer to boil down. The sap was gathered from the buckets on the tapped maple trees and brought to the sugar shanty in tanks on sleighs or stone boats. It was transferred to a vat, where it was fed into the evaporator by gravity flow, controlled by a valve, for boiling down in evaporator pans. The sugar bush of the Mater family is shown. Clarence. Elmer and John Mater are standing and seated are Effie, Lydia and Sarah Mater and the family dog. They are stirring freshly made syrup into sugar. This family sugar bush was located north of Nashville. A good syrup maker strained the sap at least twice before it was boiled and then after it was finished, before it was bottled or canned. The amount of sap per gallon of syrup varied from time to time but the ratio is about 40 gallons of sap to one gallon of syrup. The fire for boiling the sap down was often wood cut nearby in the wood lot. Lat­ er coal was used and then oil or propane were introduced as the fuel. In 1881. C.W. Smith of Nashville shipped 42.000 pounds of maple sugar, a carload of which went to Denver, Colo., Nashville had the record of shipping the highest amount of maple sugar in Michi­ gan. the total pounds was 145,476 from Castleton. Manic Grove, Woodland, Ver­ montville and Kalamo. One of Nashville’s sugar dealers was Homer E Downing. He was in business for over 40 years in the village. The firm was first known as Downing Brothers and later as Downing and Bullis and was located on the south side of Quaker Brook, on the south end of Nashville, and on the north side of the railroad. This firm was one of the leading Michi­ gan dealers in poultry, produce and maple sugar and syrup. Mr. Downing and his com­ pany also manufactured a product made from maple syrup and probably com syrup and water called Maplinc. During World War I, sugar was scarce and expensive. Lcn Feighncr, editor and publishers of the Nashville News, suggest­ ed that the maple trees that lined the village streets be tapped and the sap made into sweetening. The war ended before the spring of 1919 when the project might have taken off. However, again in January, 1942, Mr. Feighncr now over 80 years old, repeat­ ed his suggestion in an article that appeared in the Nashville News. He suggested that the sugar bush could be a community enter­ prise. That year his idea became reality. Village President Earl D. Olmstead appointed a Maple Syrup committed, head­ ed up by J. Mcaric Scott with John Hamp acting as secretary and treasurer. Mr. Hamp was the agriculture teacher at the Nashville Kellogg High School. That first season was not easy. There were no funds or equipment. Buckets and spiles were loaned by Aubrey Murray. George Marshall. Ralph Devine, Elmer Gillett and Mr. Scott. Otto Lass loaned an evaporator and it was set up by Gail Lykins and his twin sons, Sherman and Charles, in the old creamery building, which was located bn the south side of Sherman Street. Menno Wenger also fur­ nished equipment and he and Aubrey Mur­ ray did the boiling that first season. The profit from the first year was S250. The second year the committee purchased $450 worth of equipment, on credit from the Development Association. This equipment included a 3x8 foot evap­ orator, 670 buckets, 1,000 spiles and a large collecting tank. The new evaporator was set up in the pumping station, just north of the river bridge. In 1943, they made 285 gal­ lons of syrup and it sold for $3.25 per gal­ lon. Labor for the project was supplied by volunteers, high school age boys who gath­ ered the sap and high school girls who pre­ pared the cans by cleaning and labeling them. Profits from the civic sugar bush were used for community projects. During the war years, syrup was made into sugar cakes and sent to the Nashville boys serving in the military at Christmas time, which were sent under the direction of the Nashville Lions Club. Some of the proceeds also were used to send the Nashville News to the home­ town boys. The project, begun (o aid the sugar short­ age caused by World War II and to aid with community projects, pulled the community and its organizations together in a common cause. This civic sugar bush attracted the atten­ tion of surrounding cities. Battle Creek, Lansing and Grand Rapids reporters visited and wrote stories about it. Michigan State College was very interested in the concept of a community project of this magnitude. Buyers came from miles around and the maple products served to advertise the vil­ lage of Nashville statewide. In 1957, a sugar shanty was built just west of the old water works. No syrup was made in 1966 as they were unable to find anyone to furnish good firewood at a rea­ sonable price. But in 1967, a group of inter­ ested citizens, beginning with new officers, started the sugar bush up again, purchasing and installing a new five-burner gas unit. An automatic takeoff was added in 1968. Once again the village was involved in the making of syrup, with Boy Scouts. Girl Scouts, two churches and the volunteer fire department, along with the other organiza­ tions. sharing the labor and in the proceeds. Today maple syrup and maple sugar pro­ ducers wishing to market their product to the public must meet state inspection stan­ dards. Syrup must be weighed and labeled. The sugar bush and equipment must be clean. And it costs over $25 a gallon on today's market. During the Great Depression, a new busi­ ness came to Nashville. In 1930, shortly after the stock market crash in October of 1929, the Try-Me Bottling Works of Battle Creek decided to set up a new plant in The three men who were the key people in starting the "Civic Sugar Bush" In Nashville (From left) Earl D Olmstead. Len W. Feighner and John Hamp. Buckets with metal covers line the streets of Nashville The covers were pur­ chased from the proceeds of the 1943 season. (Photo from the Gladys Miller Richardson collection.) Nashville. In February of 1930, the company held its annual election of officers, naming as directors Dak Quick, Ward A. Quick (who had joined the company in 1928 after sell­ ing the grocery store he had operated in Nashville since 1902), William Stephens, Len W. Feighner and Lewis Pratt. It was announced that the plant would move from Battle Creek to Nashville, locating on South Main Street, just south of Church Street, in a building which had been a gro­ cery store and was owned by Ward Quick. The plant was up and running in a few weeks. The Nashville News of March 6, 1930, carried the story on the front page. “The Try Me Bottling Co. recently moved here from Battle Creek, last Thurs­ day shipped their first truckload of ‘Try Me’ beverage from the local plant. The plant is in operation in the W.A. Quick building on South Main Street and the pub­ lic may see the bottling machine in action as it automatically washes the bottles, fills them with any one of several flavored drinks, caps the bottle and delivers it ready for the case. The plan* is in charge of W.A. Quick and Dale Quick, the latter of Battle Creek, who arc busy every day getting a supply of their product on the floor for quick shipment to retailers throughout this territory. With the coming of wanner weather it is expected the company will be rushed to capacity to fill orders from their territory, which reaches over most of south­ ern Michigan. The company operated last year in Battle Creek and developed an extensive distribution for the product, which is one of the best ever marketed in this section. &veral local men have pur­ chased stock in the Try Me concern and feel assured that their investment will prove a profitable one. It is practically a home owned concern, Mr. Dale Quick, president of the company, being considered as belonging to Nashville.” Forest Babcock worked at the plant while attending school, along with his father, Horace Babcock. He reported that the plant operated six days per week in the summer. In the wintertime they only bottled every other day. The plant was so cold in the win­ ter that the pop had to be processed and immediately delivered to prevent bottled breakage from the beverage freezing. There seems to have been only one old coal stove in the plant for heat. During the winter time bottling sessions, ten cases of each flavor were produced. Upstairs in the building were large vats where the men combined syrup, sugar and carbonated water. The mixture then flowed through hoses to the bottling equipment located on the main floor. Filled, capped and cased, the bottles were then distributed by delivery truck. Jesse Guy was one of the delivery men and another one was Dale DcVinc. Earl Rothhaar was the sales man. In the summer months production increased and operated at full capacity. One of the local buyers was Charles Dimantc, who owned and operated a confectionary and fruit store on Main Street. He would buy 50 cases of pop at one time. Nashville's pop industry got along all right for a few years, but the depression and unemployment was taking its toll and apparently the company was a victim of it. On Feb. I. 1934 a note in the Nashville News reported, “A portion of the Try-Me Bottling Works was sold Monday for town­ ship and village taxes. Ward Quick had retired as manager of the firm due to ill health. Mr. Quick had attended Michigan Agricultural College and taught country sc' ools in the Nashville area before becom­ ing a grocery merchant. He had been named Nashville postmaster in 1932 after his retirement from the Try-Me Bottling Company, and held that post when he died in December of 1933. (To be Continued) LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT E MPTI NG TO COLLE CT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff A. Eldred and Kim D Eldred, husband and wile and Eugene Eldred (original mortgagors) to TMS Mortgage Inc dba The Money Store Mortgagee, dated December 10 1996 and recorded on De­ cember 13. 1996 in Uber 680 on Page 698 Barry County Records. Michigan, and was as­ signed by said mortgage to The Bank of New York, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 30. 1996. Se­ ries 1996-D. as assignee by an assignment dated November 15. 1997 which was recorded on De­ cember 17. 1998. in document No 1022477. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 65/100 dollars ($43.393 65). including interest at 11 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 100 p.m., on May 27.1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10. Block 11, H.J. Kenfields Addition, ac­ cording to the recorded ptat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance " with 1948CL 600 3241a. .n which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 15. 1999 The Bank of New York, as Trustee FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for The Bank of New York, as Trustee 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #990302579 Mustangs (5/13) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the condition of a mortgage made by Robm C James and Julie M James Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Amenquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated February 24. 1998. and recorded on March 9. 1998 in Document No 1008602. Barry County Records. Mcfugan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN AND 34/100 dollars ($78,337 34). including interest at 9 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage ana the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1.00 p m . on May 27. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Lot 103, of Cordes Subdivision Number 1. ac­ cording to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 49 The redemption penod snail be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 15. 1999 Amenquest Mortgage Company FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys for Amenquest Mortgage Company 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 Fite #990302713 Falcons (5-13) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 22. 1999 feme h think if it... Banner hoop season brings honors to top players Once again, it was quite a season foe a number of Barry County hoys' basketball teams. The Hastings Sazons repeated as Final Four participants at the Class B State Greatness is something more than being a star There is greatness all around us. Sometimes you just have to go out there and find it. For some reason, greatness has followed me wherever 1 go, or has been visibly seen on my television, during the course of the last week Whether it's Wayne Gretzky, the Detroit Red Wings, the Senior Boys Rotary Luncheon, the Barry County baseball and softball tournaments, the All-Barry County Luncheon or the Hastings Bowl, greatness has been a constant companion. What impresses me most about Wayne Gretzky is not all of the records he achieved during bis National Hockey League career (61 in all!), but the manner in which be played the game and the ambassador that he became for the sport. Gretzky loves hockey and it has always showed in his commitment to the sport and to life in general. In a time when many are questioning if professional athletes should be considered role models, Gretzky showed that he truly is one. His sentiment and enthusiasm should be admired as much as bis hockey skills. Still, if you ask me who the best ail-around hockey player of all time was Gretzky or Gordie Howe, it's without a doubt. Mr. Hockey. Gordie Howe. Speaking about Howe, how about the Detroit Red Wings' quest for a third consecutive Stanley Cup. The Wings proved how sincere they are about their drive when they picked up Wendell Clark, Ulf Samuelsson and Chris Chelios Clark and Chelios as Wings, who would have ever thunk it, only smart hockey minds like Ken Holland and Scotty Bowman. Anyway, the Wings will repeat as Cup champs and hopefully the captain Steve Yzerman will lead the scoring barrage and Joey Kocur will lead in the physical batlies. Slanley Cup Final Prediction: Detroit over Philadelphia (I know it's a stretch, but the Flyen do have Keith Jones) in five games. Talk about role models, Dann Howitt certainly fits that mold. Howitt spoke to me Hartings High School senior boys Monday al Rotary. His stories were incredible and his intellect showed that he is more than just your average baseball player. Howitt, a Hastings High School graduate and former Major League Baseball player, has played with a lot of the game's greats and has enjoyed many great moments on his field of dreams. Thanks Dann for coming home and showing our future leaders what are the best qualities found tn a true leader. Like Howiu once did, Middleville's Drew Kennedy also hie dreams, and a great shot, oi becoming a ruture Major League player. Kennedy, a junior catcher on the Middleville baseball team, will bead to Europe this summer to test his skills against the best from many countries. If talent and personality are measuring sticks. Kennedy will be throwing out base runners and providing timely hits soon for a college squad or a professional baseball team Meeting up with Kennedy at the Barry County Invitational allowed me to get to meet the future star and talk some shop with him. Look for a story in an upcoming Hastings Banner. Joanne Clements certainly found semifinals and gave eventual champion River Rouge all they could ask for. The lakcwood Vikings, like Hastings, won a district title before falling to the Saxons al the Delton Kellogg High School-held rcgionals. Barry County Christian also captured a championship and earned the right to play against other slate winners in another big hoop-fest. The 1998-99 Barry County first team eagers include three players from Hastings as well as other u>p performers from BCC, Lakewood. Delton and Middleville. Here is a look at the first and second JAd Graphics' 1998-99 All-Barry County basketball teams. First Team Tony Bowne (Hastings): The junior forward scored 20.4 points per game with 73 three-pointers and a couple of slam dunks. His season high was 34 markers. Bowne also had averages of 62 rebounds. 4 1 assists and 2.2 steals Matt Cramer (Lakewood): Tallied 8.3 points per game with 41 two-point shots and 21 three-pointers Also had 66 rebounds, 40 assists and 18 steals. Lake Farrell (Lakewood): Farrell set die school record for most threepointers in a season with 69. The previous record was held by Scott Ainsworth (56) in 1987-88. Had a point norm of 12.2 and made 38-of-45 free throws for an 84 percent clip. Dan Finkhelner (Middleville): Had game norms of 13.5 points. 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals. Shot 56 percent from the floor A co-captain who led by example Kyle Matteson (Delton): The senior forward averaged 18.4 points and 5.5 rebounds. Scored 20 points or more nine times and tallied a career high 30 markers versus Paw Paw. A member of the All-Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association first team twice during his prep carter Tony Rozema (Barry County Christian): Led Eagles to 17-5 record which included an ACSI State championship. Averaged 11.7 points. 10. 1 rebounds, 4 steals and 4 assists. Jim Storms (Hastings): The senior center tallied 124 points per game to go along with 172 rebounds. 48 assists, 40 steals and 36 blocks. His season high for points was 24. Ken VanRyn (Middleville): The senior guard averaged 13.1 points, 5.7 assists (his 120 fourth best in Trojan hoop history), had 62 steals and made 35 three-pointers. Had the ability to make everybody around him look better. Adam Whitney (Hastings): The senior guard made 33 three-pointers and hit 59-of-71 free throws (83.1 percent) to end up with a point norm of 10.1. His season high for points was 22 Whitney also put up averages of 2 6 rebounds and 4.0 assists to go along with 38 steals. Second Team Denny Boardo (Delton): The senior center was tops on the squad with a 7.8 rebounding average and also scored 9 points per contest. Scored in double figures 11 times and was an All-KVA honorable mention pick. Jason Dow (Lakewood): Pumped in 8.2 points per game to go along with 52 rebounds. 29 assists and 26 steals. Jeremy Front (Lakewood): Frost, like Dow. scored 8.2 per contest and bad 66 rebounds. 78 assists and 29 steals. Andrew Hillman (Middleville): Scored 10.0 points per game to go along with 5.0 rebounds and 35 total blocks. A two-year starter who was versatile, the ability to play inside or outside. Justin VanAlstlne (Maple Valley): The 6-4 junior forward scored 8.3 points per coolest and pulled down 5.0 caroms a game. Collin Randall (Barry County Christian): Averaged 13.8 points. 117 rebounds. 5.5 blocks and 6 assists. Had 14 double doubles. greatness in her bowling recently when she rolled a 299 at the Hastings Bowl. Clements' achievement is remarkable and was totally a surprise. Find out more on this feat in today's Banner. Ar.d finally the All-Barry County Luncheon was Tuesday and many great kids attended.. about 70 in all. This is something that we do at J-Ad Graphics after every fall and winter athletic campaign. There is nothing better than meeting sc many great individuals, taking pictures, eating some good food (Arby's is certainly Sweet!) and talking about... well, stuff. Thanks to all of the athletes, coaches and athletic directors for making this such a splendid time. • Bailey Softball Homecoming: Amanda and Janette Jennings, former sports stars at Hastings High School, will be playing in the GL1AC Tournament Saturday and Sunday at Bailey Park in Battle Creek. The Jennings' sisters are currently playing college softball at Wayne Slate University. Talk to you soon The All-Barry County basketball players for 1998-99. (front row. from left) Adam Whitney, Jim Storms. Tony Bowne. Kyle Matteson, Ken VanRyn. Luke Farrell. Dan Finkbeiner; (back Man Cramer, Collin Randall, Justin VanAMine, Denny Bourdo, Jeremy Front, Jason Dow and Tony Rozema. Not pictured is Andrew Hillman. row) Lady Vikings land five on volleyball first team Athletes from Hastings and Middleville show some great smiles at Tuesday's AnBarry County Luncheon. Netters find their stride Nobody was sure when the season started how good the Lakewood High School varsity volleyball team would be? The Lady Vikings, however, made their mark on the 1998-99 winter spiking season by making it to the Class B State quarterfinals before eventually losing to Stevensville Lakeshore. Coach Kellie Rowland's team had a number of athletes who made big contributions en route toward their Stale quest and Lakewood landed five on the first team and two on the second squad. The first team also includes the top spikers from Hastings. Delton. Middleville and Maple Valley high schools. Here are the 1998-99 J-Ad Graphics' All-Barry County volleyball players for the recently completed campaign Hastings* netters opened its campaign April 15 with a solid 7-0 win over Barry Hastings then traveled to Grandville last Saturday and ended up third at a very County rival luikcwood. Matt Bradley defeated Brian Strazisar at No. 1 singles 6-1, 6-0, Steve Storrs beat Adam Rohrbacher at No. 2 6-1, 6­ 2, Josh Hendershot disposed of Josh Clum at No. 3 6-1, 6-0 and Kyle Winkler won over Caleb Duel at No. 4 6-1,6-1 The Saxons also won three in doubles with Trent Smith and Tony Bowne at No. 1, John Wilcox and Jorge Uuch at No. 2, Jim Storms and Sean Fortier at No. 3. challenging tournament. Bradley collected two points by making it to the championship round before losing to Grandville 6-4,6-2. Jill Benschoter (Lakewood): Made (he All Capital Circuit second team with 237 kills, 61 solo blocks and 169 block assists Managed 538 defensive Another second place finish went to Storrs at No. 2 who lost to a Grandville foe 64), 6-2. digs to also finish near the team's lop in that category. Amanda Blough (Lakewood): Selected to the All-Capital Circuit first YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County and Hastings Youth Council’s Co-Ed Adult Floor Hockey At No. 4 singles, Winkler managed to tally two points and the No. 4 doubles team of Matt Gergen and Mike Nitz registered two solid wins. Winning remained a constant Monday for Coach Rich Pohja's Saxons who beat Lowell 7-0. Bradley won at No. 1 6-0, 6-0, Storrs at No. 2 6-0, 6-0, Hendershot at No. 3 6-2,6-0 and Winkler at No. 4 6-4, 6-2. In doubles, Bowne and Lluch prevailed 6-2, 6-0, Storms and Fortier won 6-2, 6-2 and Jeremy Buller and Casey Storms took their match 6-2, 6­ 4. Team W-L-T Grey ............................................................3-1-0 TNR Machine ....................................... 3-1-0 Hackers.......................................................2-2-0 Avengers.................................................... 0-4-0 Games Played - Avengers 2 vs. Grey 12; TNR Machines 8 vs. Hackers 7. Three singles players for the Saxons are sporting 4-1 records: Bradley, Storrs and Winkler Pohja also says that freshmen Smith and Wilcox. Bowne. Storms and Lluch have all made "solid contributions to the early tennis success." The 1998-99 J-Ad Graphics' first team volleyball players are Jennifer Nielsen, Amanda Blough, Jin Benschoter. Steph Maciasz. Catherine Shelienbarger, Hillary Stone. Michele Thompson, Amy Songer and Leslie Grant. First Team team with a school record 114 service aces and a school record 1.549 assists Leslie Grant (Maple Valley): The Valley senior had 75 kills in Southern Michigan Athletic Association league games alone. Served at an 87 percent clip and was steady from her middle hitler position. Was named to the all-league first team. Steph Maciasz (Lakewood): Was a Lady Vikings' threat at the net with 447 kills. 43 solo blocks and 47 block assists. Jennifer Nielsen (Lakewood): Named to the All-Capital Circuit first team with 506 kills. 69 solo blocks, 122 block assists and 81 service aces A real team leader Second team All-Barry County volleyball standoiMs are Audra Love. Shantmn Spencer. Christy NeSmith, Lisa Wilcockson. Amber Noviskey, Teri Schondelmayer, Laura McKinley, Erika Simpson. Laura Storm, Kristen Widem and Erica Krolik. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 22. 1999 - Page 11 DK baseball's experience a 1999 key Varsity experience should be a real Jamie Samis, Joe McFadden, Jason key for Delton Kellogg's baseball team Vliek, Bruce Lindberg. Jake Marlow. Derek Stiles and LT. Charron. Lindberg will sec action behind tiic plate, while Marlow is on* Panther arm that can expect plenty • work during the course of the campaign. as it proceeds through the current spring campaign. The Panthers have a number of players who saw action on the varsity level last spring, including All-Barry County standout Scott Stopber. Stopber hit .293 a season ago and not only hits for average, but can provide some power shots as well. Coach Joe Charron's squad also includes veterans such as Josh Boze, 1999 DELTON KELLOGG VARSITY BASEBALL Thursday, April 22 at Paw Paw; Tuesday, April 27 Gull lake; Thursday, April 29, Galesburg-Augusta; Tuesday, The Panthers' varsity baseball team includes (front row, from left) Josh Boze, Jamie Samis, Scott Stopher, Joe McFadden, Jason Vliek, Bruce Lindberg; (back row) Coach May 4 at Pennfield; Thursday, May 6 at Kalamazoo Christian; Tuesday, May 11 Kalamazoo Hackett; Wednesday, May 12 at Allegan; Thursday, May 13 Parchment; Tuesday, May 18 Paw Paw; Tuesday, May 18 Paw Paw; Thursday. May 20 at Mattawan. Monday. May 24 at Galesburg-Augusta; Wednesday. May 26 Comstock; Tuesday, June 1 Pre­ Districts; Wednesday. June 2 at Middleville; Saturday, June 5 Districts; Saturday, June 12 Regionals; Saturday, June 19 State Finals. seeing what the team has coming back from last season The Lady Panthers’ 99 squad consists of four players who gained All-Bany Last season’s development should make the Ijtdy Panthers a much improved softball squad in 1999. Coach Kelly Yoder's learn was a young one a year ago. but they appear to have an experience edge, as well as a lol of spunk, this spring. The team will be headed by reluming standouts Jenny Gale and Christy NeSmith. Gale bit .465 and earned All­ Kalamazoo Valley Association honors in ’98. Gale not only can bit. but is also a top notch performer on the mound. NeSmith. a senior shortstop, is coming off a .385 season In the field last season, NeSmith made good on .883 of her chances. Other reluming Lady Panther softball standouts include Maria Insalata, Megan Gillfillan and Jill Vickery. County acclaim a season ago: Autumn Chilton. Nikki Schiedel. Lindsey Reed with 9 goals. It was a season that gained her All-Kalamazoo Valley Association and Karine Norton. Chilton, a cerzr midfielder, scored 7 goals and had a hat trick in one of her 98 contests. Schiedel led the Lady Panther hooters honors. Thursday. April 22 al Paw Paw; Saturday. April 24 DK Tournament; Tuesday. April 27 Gull Lake, Thursday. April 29. Galesburg-Augusta, Tuesday. May 4 at Pennfield; Thursday. May 6 at Kalamazoo Christian; Tuesday, May 11 Kalamazoo Hackett; Wednesday. May 12 at Allegan; Thursday, May 13 Parchment. Saturday. May 15 at Lakewood Tournament; Tuesday. May 18 Paw Paw; Thursday, May 20 at Mattawan; Monday. May 24 at Galesburg - Augusta; Wednesday. May 26 Comstock; Tuesday. June 1 PreDistricu; Saturday, June 5 Districts; Saturday. June 12 Regionals; Saturday. June 19 State Finals. SOCCER Continued on page 12 The Delton Kellogg High School varsity aoftbal team indudes (front row. from left) Alison Thornton, Jackie Plough, Jody Pierson. Maria Insalata, Megan GMftan, Lisa Wilcockson, Rachel Champion; (back row) Jenny Gale, Amy Bigelow. Jill Vickery, Chrissy NeSmith, coach Ke«y Yoder and assistant coach Bi Yoder Panthers running to keep the track streak alive Hoping to continue its streak of eight (10:39) and Collier, Hannar, Denny consecutive Kalamazoo Valley Association championships. Coach Fred Pessell's Panthers are in gear and running toward their goals. Delton’s league streak continued wilbouta bitch in 1998 and a number of point locators return. Those point totalers are already doing Bourdo and Matteson in the 1600 (3:56). Wright in the long jump (19-9 1/4), Haneckow in the shot put (43-3). Stampflcr in the 100 (11.58). Hmeckow in the 110 hurdles (1&I6), Styf. Earl, Williams and Louden in the 3200 relay (8:48). Matteson. Marshall Hannar and Slampfler in the 800 relay (1:36), more of the same this spring. Delton Kellogg's soccer squad includes (front row) Christine Tele; (middle row. from left) Autumn Chilton, Sarah Hokenaon, Laine LaFountain, Karine Norton, Jamie Daniels. Brea Gibson, Deb Walker; (back row) Kim Davis, Tasha 1999 DELTON KELLOGG VARSITY SOFTBALL Joe Charron, Jake Marlow, Brandon Goebel, Jud Stephens, Derek Stiles. Eric Boze, J.T. Charron. Janie West and Gary West. Lady Panthers hope to find kick in KVA soccer The varsity soccer team al Delton Kellogg High School has the potential to become a post-season contender after Lady Panthers ready to take spring softball swings Tobias, Jessica Kellogg, Amanda Welker. Jacqueline Voss. Helene Strechent, Nikki Schiedel and Cyndi Smith. Missing are Lindsey Reed and Julia Johncock. The season has started for the Panthers' boys track team with two impressive wins. Delton defeated Vicksburg 101-36 Thursday. April 15 and pinned a 94-43 loss on Plainwell Monday, April 19. Registering wins versus Vicksburg were Scott Styf, Dana Earl. Kyle Williams and Kody Louden in the 3200 relay (9:13), Jason Stampflcr in the 100 (11.45), Kyle Matteson, Nick Marshall, Nick Hannar and Stampflcr in the 800 relay (1:38), Stampflcr and Jeff Erb in the pole vault (9-0), Jamie Collier in the long jump (18-8 1/4). Kody Louden in the 1600 (4:50), Matteson, Marshall, Kris Peace and Slampfler in the 400 relay (47.05). Matteson in the 400 (54.29), Jon Haneckow in the 300 hurdles (43.60). Travis Wright in the 800 (2:16), Haneckow in the shot put (40-11), Mau Geething in the discus (129-0), Kody Louden in the 3200 Louden in the 1600 (4:54), Matteson, Marshall, Pease and Slampfler in the 400 relay (47.69). Matteson in the 400 (53.80), Haneckow in the 300 hurdles (43.85), Wright in the 800 (2:17), Slampfler in the 200 (23.48) and Collier, Hannar, Bourdo and Matteson in the 1600 relay were winners in the Plainwell meet 1999 BOYS TRACK Friday. April 23 at Otsego Lions Relay; Monday, April 26 Kalamazoo Christian; Wednesday. April 28 Kalamazoo Hackett; Friday. May 3 at Pennfield; Wednesday, May 5 Mattawan; Monday. May 10 Paw Paw; Wednesday. May 12 Galesburg-Augusta; Monday, May 17 at Parchment, Friday. May 21 Regionals at Allegan; Tuesday, May 25 KVA Meet (at Delton); Thursday. May 27 Barry County Meet. The boys track team for Delton includes (first row, from left) Ben Herbert, nick Hannar. Travis Wright. Denny Bourdo, Jon Haneckow, Jason Slampfler, Kyle Matteson, Doug Werlman. Dana Eari; (second row) Steven Kenyon. Jamie Collier, Kris Peace, Brandon Newington, Nick Marshall. Kody Louden, David Tobias Jr.. Will Lillibridge, Skylar Matteson; (third row) Bob Thompson, Derrick Hammond, Danny LaFountain. Brian Mead. Matt Ramsey, Tyler Latta, Mark Kemp, Barry Cooper. Mark Ruthruff. Mike Mann, Chris Hardy; (fourth row) Cory Hammond. Ryan Green. Jeff Erb. Jeff DeGoede, Scott Styf, Jad Freeland. Kyle Williams, Matt Gibson. Jason Stiles. John NeSmith and Bilty Roberts. 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State St., Ste. 203 Hastings, Ml 49058 948-3720 623-8340 623-5455 • 623-4099 623-4058 616-945-2255 BARRY COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY 123 Orchard. Delton 623-2311 BUCKLAND AGENCY 11235 S Wall Lake Rd.. Delton 115 Maple, Delton 623-5270 Mtomty at Law �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Apnl 22. 1999 VOLLEYBALL, continued from page 10 Catherine Shellenbarger (Lakewood): A real hustler. SbeUenbarger pounded 290 kills and also was stellar performer on defense. Amy Songer (Hastings): The I-ady Saxons' leader in kills and overall play al the net. The senior hitter was a consistent performer Hillary Slone (Middleville): Stone led the Lady Trojan spikcrs in kills as a senior left side hitler A captain, she was selected to the All-OK Blue first team. Michele Thompson (Delton): The middle hitter made 203 kills. 56 service aces, 115 digs and 132 blocks. Was named to the All-Kalamazoo Valley Association squad for a very consistent senior season. Senior Boys Rotary Luncheon... The Senior Boys Rotary Luncheon was held on Monday. This year's class of Hastings High School senior boys includes James Bax, Bill Blair. Greg Brower, Tim Demaray, Mike Elliott, Ty Greenfield, Dustin Humphrey. Derek Johnson. Jake Kidder. Harold Lee. Jason Miller, Luke Noteboom. Mike Pursell. Corey Sandusky. Josh Sheldon. Ron Solmes. Chuck Tefft, Tyson Walther. Adam Whitney. Brian Martisius, Ben Bowman, Jordan Brehm, Josh Bundy. Dennis Eagle. Jason Flohr, Lee Hays, Brad Huss. Jeremiah Johnson. John Kieffer, Michael Lipstraw, Lucas Reaser, Scott Sawyer, Silas Smith, Jim Storms, Charles Thomas. Luke Warner, Zach Woodley. Mike Wank. Matt Bradley. Alan Brill, Bob Cole. Tom Edmonds. Adam Furrow, Ken Hoxworth, Toni Jacinto, Andy Keller, Kent King. Jorge Lluch. Brad Myers. David Parker. Tim Russell. Jon Selvig, Levi Solmes, Steve Storrs, Travis Tudor and Josh Warren. The class is pictured here with Hastings High School graduate and former Major League Baseball star Dann Howitt, who spoke at the event Second Team Erica Krolik (Maple Valley): Honorable mention All-SMAA. the senior middle bitter was successful on 94 percent of her serves and was tough to oppose at me net Audra Love (Lakewood): Added to the Lady Vikings' quest for State glory in many areas. Had 128 kills and 441 defensive digs. Lady thindads ready to set ’99 standards Ihc I.ady Panthers hope to find their stride as they run around the tracks and look to make their mark in the always competitive KVA. To get ready for the KVA. DK has already run in two early season non­ league meets. The Lady Panthers lost to Vicksburg 107-30 on April 15 and dropped a 86 1/3-41 2/3 decision to Plainwell on April 19. Taking firsts versus Vicksburg were Dawn Vickery in the shot put (29-3) and the discus (86-1 1/2) and Mary Henson in the 800 (2:31). Vickery also won the shot pul against Plainwell (29-5) and Henson took the 800 (2:27). Other winners were Amy Ferriell in the 200 (30.05) and Amy Dennany in the 3200 (14.40). The early meets will be used as stepping stones for the Delton track season. "Our goal is to gel better every meet and see where that puts us in the league." Delton Coach Jim Gibson said. Gibson says Henson is a top middle distance performer, Andrea Mendoza and Amy Collard should score points in the hurdles. Amber Noviskey is the team's top high jumper and Courtney Hersha and talented in the sprints. Mary Haas and Vickery give the team stability at the shot put and discus events. 1999 GIRLS TRACK The girts track squad at Delton includes (first row, from Mt) Erin Hinckley, Rachael Olson, Jolene Payne, Jessi Peace. Amanda Henson. Courtney Hersha. Mary Beth Hasas, Mary Beth Henson. Darcy Morgan. Angey Clark; (second row) Coach Jfrn Gibson. Amber Noviskey, Holli Fager, Hannah Smith, Jessy Sager, Tona Hermenitt. Christina Sheffiki, Tara Shoup, Jennifer Ketola, Erin Sutton. Joanna Lankerd, Heather Dybalsk, (third row) Andra Mendoza. Jessica Melvin, Erin Rickert, Dawn Vickery. Angie Booth. Nikki Hinckley. Samantha Pierce, Amy Collard. Amy Ferriell, Veronica Reynolds. Jessica Weeier and Alisha Rodarte. Missing are Amy Dennany and Coach Rick Wiliams Friday, April 23 at Otsego Lions Relay; Monday, April 26 Kalamazoo Christian; Wednesday, April 28 Kalamazoo Hackett; Friday. May 3 al Pennfield; Wednesday, May 5 Mattawan. Monday, May It) Paw Paw; Wednesday, May 12 Galesburg-Augusta; Monday. May 17 at Parchment Friday. May 21 Regionals at Allegan; Tuesday. May 25 KVA Meet (at Delton); Thursday, May 27 Barry County Meet. Laura McKinley (Middleville): The quarterback of the team, McKinley not only led the team in assists from her selling position but also topped the Lady Trojans in service aces. Christy NeSmith (Delton): The left side attacker had 97 kills, 28 service aces and 119 digs Was All-KVA honorable mention and the Lady Panthers* "MVP*. The senior was regarded as the team’s best digger and best passer Amber Novlskey (Delton): Aggressive al the net and court smart, the junior middle grew as a team leader. She made 94 kills, 34 service aces, 77 digs and 71 blocks. Meredith Rozema (Barry County Christian): Led Lady Eagles to 13-10 record with 193 points. Ill spikesand 169 sets Teri Schondelmayer (Middleville): The junior outside hitter registered 21 kills versus Portland al Lakewood in post season play and finished second on her team in total kills. Erika Simpson (Hastings): The senior bitter helped the Hastings' spikers in a number of areas: bitting, serving and defense to name a few. Shannon Spencer (Lakewood): Had 349 defensive digs and 51 service aces Laura Storm (Hastings): Storm played the middle well for the Lady Saxons, contributing both offensively and defensively. Kristen Wildern (Hastings): A real hard worker. Wildern played consistently for the HHS volleyball lean in 1998-99 Lisa Wilcockson (Delton): As a sophomore. Wilcockson was the team's starting setter with just 34 errors in 1,660 attempts. Had 25 service aces and 83 digs, bustling for every ball on every Play. SOCCER Continued from pas* 10 Reed is regarded by Coach Mark Carlson as a good passer. Norton is considered one of the team's best defenders. 1999 GIRLS SOCCER Thursday. April 22 at Pennfield; Saturday. April 24 Battle Creek Lakeview; Tuesday. April 27 Mattawan; Thursday. April 29 at Paw Paw; Thursday. May 6 at Parchment; Monday. May 10 KVA Tournament; Wednesday. May 12 KVA Tournament; Friday, May 14 KVA Tournament; Monday, May 17 Niles; Wednesday, May 19 at Allegan; Friday, May 21 at 1-akewtxxl LEGAL NOTICE PUT THE EQUITY IN YOUR HOME Happy 13th to QDas/ia! TO WORK Love...Mom. Grandma. Great-Grandma. Dad and family You’ve worked hard to accumulate the equity in your home. At Hastings City Bank, we’re working just as hard to give you access to your home’s equity. Our Home Equity plan options are more flexible and economical than ever before. No Closing Costs & Fees. For a limited time only, we're waiving the usual fees and costs.* Two Great Options. Choose either a fixed rate loan or a line of credit. Whichever, you choose, we'll help you with the terms that are easy on the budget. LOCAL OPPORTUNITY IF YOU HAVE THE DRIVE TO SUCCEED ...WE INVITE YOU TO TAKE THE WHEEL. Schwan’s Delicious Ice Cream is inviting you to look at the cream of the crop! Route Managers • Route Assistants New Account Specialists Tax Advantages. 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State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMNtSTRA1 ON tndependent Probate Rte No. 99-22538-SE Estate of Barbara M Hiatt Soctai Security No 362-30-0066 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 11287 Oak Dr.. Delton. Ml 49046 (ted 12-24-98 An instrument dated August 13.1985 has been admitted as the will of the deceased Creators of the deceased are notified that aN darn agrnat the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Davbd E Hiatt. 482 Capital N E, Battle Creek, Ml 49017, or to both the independent personal rep­ resentative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months cJ the dale of publication of this notice This estate is not being supervised by the Pro­ bate Court Any interested party may fHe a written petition with the Barry County Probate Court, and with the independent personal representative, ob­ jecting to the appointment (4/22) MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JANET L DECKER to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME ADMINISTRATION. U.S DEPT OF AGRICUL­ TURE now known as USDA. RURAL DEVELOP­ MENT Mortgagee dated July 7. 1988, and recorded on July 8. 1988. tn Uber 468, on page 739. Barry County Records. Michigan, which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty one thousand three hun­ dred sixty tour and 75/100 Dollars ($51,364 75). including interest at 9 500% pet annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and approved notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings Ml. at 1 00 p m. on May 20. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. Mch>gan and are described as LOTS 30 AND 31 OF WESLEYAN VILLAGE NUMBER 1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 14 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale DATED April 14. 1999 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A 1 remain & Associates. PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (5/13) | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 22 1999 - Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Wednesday P.M. Final Standings Hair Care Center 83-45; Mace's Ph. SI47; Eye and Ent Specialists 73 I/2-54 1/2; Nashville “5" Plus 73-55; Valley Realty 71 1/2-56 1/2; Misfits 68 1/2-59 1/2; Scebcr s Auto 66-62; Hallifax Services 64-64; Nashville Chiropractic 64-64; Lifestyles 59-69; Fanner's Feed 47 1/2-80 1/2. High games and Series - E Vanasee 189-534; B Estep 179-509; K Becker 191­ 484; J. Basye 165-471; B Carpenter 165­ 462; S. Pennington 187-484; M. Garber 181-498; B. Hathaway 177-482; N. Thaler 156-397; E. Mesecar 176-440; I. Yoder 174-475; R. Reichard 171-467; B. Johnson 180-446; B. Norns 192-458; R Murphy 161-438; B Wilson 190-457; C. Watson 158-433; F. RuthrufT 190; E.UIrich 172; E. Dunham 170; L. Elliston 190; J. Rice 162; W. Barker 160; N. Hallifax 147; D. Seeber Landis Ladies 53 1'2; Coldwater banker 52 I 2; Girrbach’s 51. High Games and Scries - D. VanCampcn 178-530; D Kelley 167-466; J Wagner 162; M Wieland 192-513; J. Baker 158­ 450; S. Landis 163-456. D. Davis 167. D. Larsen 162-459; R Shaplcy 169-455; S. Guy 182-468; M Kill 171. H. Service 160; S. Lancaster 172-491; A Hall 169-482; C. Hayward 183; L. Jackson 179-488; J. McMillon 171-487; M. Snyder 183-518; S. Glasgow 198-575; C. Allen 174; V Carr 171; S. Vandcnburg 164; G. Gibson 161; J. Carpenter 187-478. Sluggers encounter fierce foes The competition has been ough in the early going for the Saxons' varsity baseball train. but new coach J asm Hoefler says it will only make his lean Division II. but the host Saxons handed them a 4-3. eight-inning loss. "That was a really good win for us." Hoefler said. "I said before the game better. At the Barry County Invite last whichever team makes the least mistakes will win." A I^ikewood mistake handed Hastings the victory. Brian Dun scored the game­ winner in the eighth inning on a passed ball At die plate. Luke Warner had two hits and Mike Nystrom had two RBI. Matt Larsen turned in another solid Saturday. Hastings opened with a win against a very good team. Ijikewood. The Vikings entered ranked No. 2 in ' I DANIEL 740 J CRAWFORD 724 [TGIAHLT 722 SAM GWILT PEABODY 7 16 L T R i n9®W>I7I0. D SN fWngton f outing on the mound, with five strikeouts and five walks in eight innings of work. Middleville's Andy Price threw a great game in the championship to beat Hastings. 7-1. Price allowed just three hits and Thursday A.M. Varneys 72 1/2; Question Marks 71 1/2; Boomer's Girls 70; What Happened 63; Just Us 58 1/2; Hastings Bowl 35 1/2. Good Games and Series - F. RuthrufT 206-530; M. Atkinson 191-514; H. Service 204-513; P. Hamilton 200-468; I RuthrufT 161-447; D Mayhey 185-442; C. Service 148-414; C. Fox 152-412; J. Kruger 161­ 404; J. Rabicy 147-367; S. Lamben 164; S. ITeparatKKis fir prom had to wait just a little bit. but it was... well, sort of worth it. Middleville's varsity softball team was crowed Barry County Invitational champions Saturday, the same day that maty members of the squad traveled to the school's senior prom shortly after the final out in the finale was made. Tbe Lady Trojans defeated Lakewood 3-2 in the championship with some Teunessen 146. Sunday Night Mixed Nine Out of Ten 72; B.S.ers 72; Red Dog 70; Thee Froggeri 70; All Mixed up 69 No Tellin What 65 1/2; We're OK! 65; S & K 65; X-Filers 65; Happy Hookers 0 1/2; Thunder Alley 59; HED 56; Bear Alley 55; Friends 55; Lucky Strikes 52; Rock Bottom 35. Gates 178-415; B. RuthrufT 233; M. McLeod 202; E. Behmdt 192; J. James 173; J. Agee 168; B. Cantrell 158. Senior Citizens Final Standings Woodmansee 80; Nash 69; Hall Jesiek 66; Friend 61; Brodock MouMHfetfJ/Zj M&Mk 58; Wieland Snyder 57 1/2; No. One 57; Lethcoe 67; 60; 58. 57; Kuempel 54; Vrogindewey 53; Schlachtcr 52; Brewer 51. Mens High Games and Series - N. Thaler 173-482; B Adgale 170-484; R. Wieland 180-480; D. Hall 164-459; W. Bir­ man 163-462; G. Waggoner 182-456; D. Mason 169-458; W Brodock 162-457; R. Schlachtcr 180-478; J. Mercer 175-461; R. Nash 168-451; B. Terry 202-546; A. Brew­ er 179; W. Woodmansee 201-506; G. For bey 160; C. Haywood 165-487 Womens High Games and Series - M. Wieland 169-487; V. Brown 160; B. John­ son 161-454; S. Pennington 169-484; C. Stuart 166; D. Bums 160; D. Keller 190­ 463; P Snyder 161; M. Maison 174; F. Girrbach 176; R. Murphy 182; J. Kasinsky 177; A. Lethcoe 174; S. Glasgow 227-531. Monday Mixers Whispering Waters 79; BiR Testing 66 1/2; Dewey’s Auto 64 1/2; Kelley's Keglcrs 61 1/2; T.M. Lassies 60 1/2; Budweiser 59; Rowdie Giris 57.1/2; Basket Babes 54 1/2; LEGAL NOTICE SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Countie*) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by TOM RAINWATER JR A SINGLE MAN AND BAR­ BARA HUGHES. A SINGLE WOMAN to EMER­ GENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA HOMEGOLD A SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORA­ TION Mortgagee dated October 20. 1997. and recorded on November 12. 1997. in INSTRU­ MENT *1003979. Barry County Records. Michi­ gan. and assigned by said mortgagee to FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK. AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, by an assignment dated December 23.1997. and recorded on March 30.1998. in IN­ STRUMENT *1009576. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of sixty nine thousand six hundred fourteen and 96/100 Dol­ lars ($69,614 96). including interest at 11 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings, Ml. at 1 00 p m on May 27. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as LOTS 280. 281. 282. OF THE ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES UNIT NUMBER 2 ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 63 The redemption period shall be 6 months from ’he date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 22. 1999 FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK AS INDEN­ TURE TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney For Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (5^0) at the invitational, but also battled some fierce foes in three other games. The Saxons lost to Forest Hills Northern 15-5 in six innings last Thursday and dropped two, 12-2 and 13­ 2, Monday to nationally-ranked Grand ledge Bob ('ole had three RBI and a double in the contest with FHN, while Andy Keller crossed home plate twice. Cole hit a dinger tn the first inning o( the first game against Ledge. Ledge entered the twin bill No. 2 in Division I and No. 23 in the nation. Lady Trojans crowned B.C. softball champions 470. Wbmens High Games and Series - K. Sutfin 242-543; S. Sanborn 189-516; D. Pennington 182-489; M. Manin 182-482; L. Falconer 158-455; S. Reid 145-426. Mens High Games and Series - K. Hammontree 199-560; DJ James 199-547; R. Craven 177-514; T. James 171-480; B Falconer 162-477; B. Miller 175-471; E. struck out nine batters. The highlights for the blue and gold were a Warner RBI and a run scored by Dunn. Hastings not only faced tough teams selective hits and some timely defense. 'Wc played some solid ball. (although we) didn't bit the ball great.' Middleville Coach Duane Petrosky said. Teri Schondelmaycr had two hits for the Lady Trojans including a double. Petrosky said the win was a result of "some good breaks and some smart base running.” On tbe mound, Middleville's Erin Palmer held Lakewood to minimal scoring chances. Best Ever at Hastings Bowl... Joanne Clements, of Nashville, rolled a 299 game April 11 at the Hastings Bowl. The game was the best ever achieved by a female bowler at the local lanes. Clements bowls in the Sunday Afternoon Mixed League as part of the Scatter Pins which also includes her husband, Darrell Clements, her sister, Robin Miller, and her brother-in-law, Chris Miller. Clements' average is a 154 and her previous Lest was a 276, so the 299 game was a real surprise. In her words, 'it was pure luck; I really had a good last game.' On April 11, Clements rolled op lanes three and four using the same ball she has roiled since 1985. 'It doesn't seem real,' said Clements when discussing her great feat. Saxon sprint for top times at Sparta, Howell Hastings' thinclads traveled to the Sparta Co-ed Relays Saturday and captured some top times there. The Saxons* shot put team of Nick Deline, Gabc McCarty, Virginia Jennings and Susan Hubbard was fourth with a 141-10. The 12,800 squad of Mike Elliott, Steve Moray, Kristen Schlachtcr and Palmer went tbe distance, striking out five and walking just three. Tbe Lady Trojans beat Delton 5-3 in its tournament opener. Palmer fanned four and walked three in the triumph over tbe Lady Panthers. At the plate, Schondelmaycr opened with two other hits. Holly Conan had two hits and Stephanie Higgins had two RBI. Despite an eight strikeout performance by Palmer on April 14. Middleville lost to top-ranked Wayland 9-0 The I^dy Trojans collected just three hits, while the Wildcats had 10 including three doubles and three triples. In Game 2, Kelly Bremer had a bit and Cowham had an RBI in a 9-1 loss. "We didn't play too bad against Wayland* Petrosky said. *We made just two etnas in the two games." Middleville dropped a 7-1 Tuesday decision to Lowell. Palmer bad three strikeouts. Al the plate. Schondelmaycr had a triple and Hillary Slone a two base rap. Season starts for JVs Jason Goggins had two doubles and drove in three RBI as Hastings High School's junior varsity baseball team lost a 14-4 decision to Middleville Saturday at the Barry County Invitational. Beside Goggins. Ryan Rowse also collected two bits in the consolation contest. Mark Lockwood drove in the Saxons' other run, while Iceland Jennings and Malt Schnackenberg both saw time on the mound The Jeep Spring Event The landscape will never BE THE SAME. Karey Schlachtcr was fifth in 51:04. Tbe 1600 meter relay four-some of Rob Ixe, Levi Solmes, Erica Fulmer and Virginia Jennings finished 4:09.7, good for fifth place. in In the Spartan Medley, Katie Noteboom, Jamie Howell, Sam Stafford and Adam Schantz ended up fifth with a clocking of 1:18.5. And in the 400 meter relay, Amanda Hawthorne, Howell, Schantz and Stafford wound up fourth with a 50.1. Hastings met up with Lowell April 15 with the boys dropping a 79-58 decision and the girls coming up on the short end, 73-60. Winners for die girls were Sally Edger in the mile (6:16) and the 800 (2:47), Karey Schlachtcr in the 3200 relay (11:29) and the 3200 (13:11), Virginia Jennings in the 400 (1:06) and the 1600 relay (4:44), Amanda Hawthorne in the 100 (14.01), Susan Hubbard in the shot put (32-8), Kristen Schlachter in the 3200 relay, Heidi Schroeder in the 3200 relay, Jennifer Hodges in the 3200 relay and the 1600 relay, Laura Thomas in the 1600 relay and Melissa Hodges in the 1600 relay. Taking firsts for the boys were Dehnc in shot pul (49-1), Phil McKeough in the discus (13-8), Greg Brower in the pole vault (10-6) and the 110 hurdles (15.9). Schantz in the 100 (11.2), Brandon Dahn, Schantz, Brower and Stafford in the 400 relay (4o.7> and Schantz in the 200 (22.9). Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail ...945-9554 Take Advantage . Cherokee Stokt "269 MO 36 MO. LEASE D S ’1,543 ue at igning (THS TAX. TITLE. A UCl.NSE) of These Great Offers. Grand Cherokee Laredo S359/MO. 36 MO. LEASE D S *1,384 ue at igning ITUS TAX. TITLE. A LICENSE) Cherokee Sport 1 No Charge I Automatic | Nd I'MRA ClIAKt.l Air Conditioning , Kt Moir. Ktvi-iss l \m J’uix t.R Windows &• Locks Hurry! Offers End Soon! 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April 22. 1999 Top Barry County grappiers prove talents on mats The athletes named to the 1998-99 JAd Graphics' All-Barry County wrestling total reaching over 25. 140 — Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley): A State qualifier. Rhoades shinned al 140 with nearly 20 wins. 145 — Is Rosales (Middleville): Another area mat man who went to Slate. Rosales' record teams have been a part of numerous championship performances. Many earned spots al Stale this early spring in Detroit and did their area proud with some top-tier efforts. Case in point was Middleville's Jeremy Vandefifer who brought Barry County consisted of more than 30 Trojan triumphs 152 — Mike Lipstraw (Hastings): Lipstraw also found post­ back a second place medal. Other standouts shinned at Hastings. Delton, Maple Valley and Lakewood high schools. season glory for Hastings' wresders and was a pniven leader 160 — Nick Hannar (Delton): Hannar went to Joe Louis tot the State finals as well and finished with over 20 wins in his senior campaign. 171 — Bill Blair (Hastings): Ranked most of his senior season in the Michigan Wrestling Association rankings. Blair won many matches and Here is a look al the first and second team All-Barry County wrestling performers. First Team 1*3 — Greg Seeber (Hastings): Racked up over 20 wins for the Saxons 112 — Phil Plowman (Lakewood): A Stale qualifier. Plowman's record included more than 22 victories. 119 — Brett Wiersma (Middleville): Wiersma won often on the mats for tbe Trojans with 33 plus. Nathan Boucher (Lakewood): Also at 119. Boucher recorded more than 20 wins in 1998-99 125 — Evan Space (Middleville): Space won over 30 competed at State and other tournaments often during his stellar mat career. Won over 28 times as a senior 189 — Jeremy Vandefifer (Middleville): Finished second at Slate to pul a terrific end to a sweet Middleville wresding career. Vandefifer had over 30 wins in 1998-99. Don Smith (Hastings): Smith came on like gang busters at tbe end of die season and captured many huge wins at districts, regionals and al State. 215 — Miso Glavan (Middleville): A State participant as well. Glavan was a lough foe to topple with over 30 wins. 275 — Bill Ferris (Delton): Ferris represented the Panthers at State, following in his brothers' footsteps, matches in his senior year. 130 — Sam Stafford (Hastings): Stafford gave the Saxons' stability al 130 with a winning mark. 135 — Randy Silsbee (Maple Valley): Silsbee's record was impressive for tbe Lions with his v;ctory R;» team All-Barry County wrestlers are Phil Plowman. Nathan Boucher. Bret Wiersma, Evan Space, Randy Silsbee, Rhoades. Is Rosales, Nick Hannar. Jeremy Vandefifer, Miso Glavan and Ba Ferris. Rollie Ferris, who now coaches and teaches at Hastings High School. Gabe McCarty (Hastings): A true team leader for the blue and gold squad. McCany won more than 20 matches as a senior. Second Team 1®3 — Aaron Stahl (Lakewood): Won more than 20 times this past winter on the mats 112 — Jason Austin (Middleville): His victory total reached 20 and then some. 119 — Brandon Newington (Delton): Showed that he has the potential to truly become a great one. 125 — Matt VanDorp (Lakewood): Helped the Vikings to Saxons named to the J-Ad Graphics' AH-Barry County squad are (front row. from left) Sam Stafford. Gabe McCarty. Don Smith; (back row) Greg.Seeber. Luke Noteboom, Michael Lipstraw and Bill Blair. Deion's Jon Haneckow also is pictured here as a member of the Al-Barry County team. rack up many big wrestling wins. 130 — Brian McKeown (Middleville): Notched over 20 triumphs for tbe Mack and orange. 135 — Tom Scbwander (Middleville): Was part of Middleville's talented depth; one of many on tbe team with a winning mark. The accord team members of the J-Ad Graphics' AH-Barry County wrestling team are Aaron Stahl. Jason Austin, Brandon Newington, Matt VanDorp, Brian McKeown. Tom Schwander, Chad Riel, Ryan Summer. Ponch Wildman, Tony Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. 2 IB N. Jeffmon Sr. Drain Commissioner. 1946 A * Fast Friendly Service * Direct Insurance Billing * Highest Quality Glass and Materials * Guaranteed Workmanship * Free Mobile or Pickup and Delivery Downtown Hastings Please submit resumes, including work experience and references by 5:00 p.m. Friday, May. 7,1999 tn: CENA POOL $11.50/hour Debbie S. Smith, Barn County Clerk 220 W. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 If you would like your week days free for another job or school, this may be the position for you. No benefit package is available for this position. Apply in person at Thornapple Manor. Harmer (Ivakewood): Harmer made his mark with over 26 wins and not too many defeats Chris Dunham (Maple Valley): One of tbe Lions who roared with 25 plus victories. 160 — Luke Noteboom (Hastings): Noteboom completed his stellar prep career posting another winning record. 171 — Jarrod LaRoche (Lakewood): A State qualifier, LaRoche had over 28 wins this pist winter season. Full-Time Experienced Machine Operator Must be experienced in set-up and operation of Bindery Equipment, Stitcher/Trimmer. People Oriented a Must! many points in the upper weight class, including many in the post-season. Golfers take early swings The Marshall Sports Festival Golf Tournament April 16 was shortened to nine boles due to pixx weather. And the scores revealed how much havoc the weather really had on the outing. Hastings Finished ninth out of 20 teams with a team score of 103. The team of Katie Welton and Heather Drumm carded a 51. while Erica Barnum and Leah Pumford fired a 52. Welton led the team with a 53 in a tliree-tcam meet with East Grand Rapids and Northview April 13 at the Hastings Country Club Bamutn was second with a 56, Katie Jones managed a 67 and Drumm carded a 68. At the Watermark Country Club April 19, Welton had a 54, Barnum a 55. Drumm a 65 and Pumford a 66. Hastings’ opponents on that day were O­ K White foes Forest Hills Central and Lowell. Welton was near her best Tuesday when she fired a 35 to take medalist honors in a match with Zeeland at Crestview. Welton's 35 was followed by Barnum’s 55, Pumford’s 55 and Andrea Brower’s 59. Hastings* team score of 204 beat Zeeland's tally by 19 strokes. Please apply in person at This position allows for flexible hours with no benefit package. Apply in person at Thoniapple Manor. CENA - WEEKEND ONLY of those being quality wins. 152 — Tony of this position is as follows: Call - 61 6-945-5085 * Experienced Expert Installation Smce~ victories for the Trojans. 145 — Ryan Summers (Delton): Scored many points for the maroon, silver and white wrestling squad. Ponch Wildman (Lakewood): His victory total exceeded 24 with many Applications arc being accepted for the unexpired term of the Barn Count) Drain Commissioner. The general job description The County Drain Commissioner has jurisdiction over all classified surface water drains in the County which have been or will be, constructed to drain farm lands, residential and commercial properties. A complete copy of finance, construction and maintenance records for each drain is filed in this office, financing of drain work is by assessment for benefits derived, apportioned by the Commissioner. Department of Public Works - the geneial powers of the DPW are to acquire, enlarge, construct or maintain a public sewage or waler system for local units of government Construction projects are financed by General Obligation Bonds, issued in the County of Barn s name. The Board of Public Works is composed of three County Commissioners, the Enginecr/Manager of the Road Commission and the $50.00 Off Deductibles 14* — Chad Rail (Middleville): Racked up roughly 30 Harmer, Chris Dunham, Luke Noteboom, Jarrod LaRoche and Jon Haneckow. VanDorp. Wildman and Haneckow are not pictured. 215 — Jon Haneckow (Deltoa): Haneckow provided the Panthers with ■^7 YMCA of Barry County y Hastings Youth Council Program Administrative Assistant The YMCA of Barry County has an immediate opportunity for a well organized, self motivated Administrative Assistant. Will be responsible for entering all of the Association's program registrations. Will also be directly responsible for all the cleri­ cal functions for camp and will service as the administrative assistant to the Program and Camp Directors. Successful candidates will have HS diploma: knowledge and experience working with PC computers and the following soft­ ware: Microsoft Word and Works: Excel: and Microsoft Publisher, minimum of 40-50 wpm typing. CENA - PART-TIME Position is full time and comes with family mcdical/dcntalAife insurance, and vacation and retirement (after one year of ser­ This position offers paid time off, medical/dentai benefits, retirement plan, and a challenging role. Apply in person at Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058. EOE vice). Candidates may pick up an application and job description at the Manpower Office. 127 N. Market. Hastings. Monday Friday. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Resumes and 2 letters of refer­ ences should be sent to YMCA of Barry County, c/o Manpower. Kristen Royston. 127 N. Market. Hastings. Ml. Application deadline: May 3. 1999. J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings No Phone Calls “JlTOHRieMSCHOOls Wanted: Children who will be five years old on or before December 1, 1999. Registration: Call the Elementary Office - 623-9275 Orientation: Tuesday. April 27 Wednesday. April 28 6:30-7:30 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Meet the teachers, tour classrooms and have questions answered concerning the kindergarten options available at Delton Kellogg. Kindergarten Registration First Week in May All registration forms and hearing and vision screening will be performed at the Delton District Library. More information about these meetings will be sent at a later date. See you in April! Delton grappiers medal in freestyle A number of Delton freestyle wrestlers earned medals at a tournament m nearby Lakewood March 27. Earning Tint places were Jeff Bissett (Group 0), Logan I>irbin (Group O), Patrick Fates (Group 1), Cody Seyben (Group III) and David Wolfgang (Group H). Seconds were gained by Devin Desgranges (Group II). Keith McNeil (Group IV), Caleb Montes (Group O). Billy Bourdo Montes (Group I). Steven Ross (Group II) and Corey Spencer (Group ID- Taking thirds were Trent Green (Group ID and Logan Mornes (Group 0). Bissett (Group O) and Matthew Loveland (Group I) were Tint place achievers at Otsego April 10. Seconds at Otsego were obtained by Mitchell Duquesnel (Group II). Mark Loveland (Group I), Joel Mast (Group ID. Cody Seybert (Group III). Christian Seyben (Group O) and Brian Springer (Group IB). Thirds went to Quinn DeBolt (Group ID and David Wolfgang (Group ID. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 22. 1999 - Page 15 HASTINGS 4 Free Drink Refills LEGAL NOTICE .25c Corn Ref ill Barn County Drain Commissioner's Office NOTICE OF HEARING Review of Apportionments In the nuner of the: BULL k EDWARDS DRAIN Carlton and living Townships To Whom It May Concent: Be advised that a DAY OF REVIEW to determine appro torments for maintenance on the above-named dram will be held as follmn LOCATION. Bam County Dram Commissioner’s Office 220 W. State Street Barry Count) Courthouse • 3rd Floor Hastings. Michigan (616) WI4I79 DATE Monday. May 10.1999 TIME: 900 AM to 500 P.M The current apportionments are being proposed for maintenance The varsity baseball team at Hastings High School, also known as the Saxon Lumber Company, includes (front row, from left) Matt Larsen, Chuck Tefft. Josh Alderson. Jeremy Bishop. Brian Dunn, Josh Bundy, Michael Nystrom, Adam Whitney, Shawn Olin. Corey Mice!; (back row) coach Jeff Rice, Josh Augdi, Bob Cole, Andy Keller. Josh Reil, Dustin Terrel, Luke Warner, Ty Greenfield, coach Jason Hoefler and Mike Hook. performed m 1999 Appeal of an appornonnent may be made within ten (10) days after this hear erg by making application to the Bam County Probate Court for the apportionment of a Board of Review Persons with disabilities needing accommodxion for participation should contact the Drain Commission one week in advance Robert W Shaffer Barry County Drain Commissioner STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF EATON Baseball Saxons search for arms, improvement MICHAEL CZOLGOSZ. and others similarly situated, Plaintills vs. HORIZON CABLEVI­ SION. INC., a Michigan corporation. Defendant. Case No 98-924-CP Hon. Calvin E. Osterhaven Jason Hoefler, the new varsity baseball coach at Hastings High School, knows that there are challenges ahead of him. but he looks forward to not only obtaining success for bis Saxon NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT Notice Date: April 22, 1999 To: All present and past subscribers of Horizon Cablevision Mr. Czolgosz. through counsel, filed a lawsuit against Horizon Cablevision alleging that Horizon's late lee violated Michigan common law and the Consumer Protection Art. The lawsuit also sought certification as a class action. The Circuit Court dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice on December 4. 1990 tor failure to stale a claim upon which relief can be granted. program, but also helping tbe squad to have a little fun along tbe way. Before taking over the Hastings helm. Hoeller served as die head baseball coach at Olivet College for one year and was To waive all appeals and to achieve a tut and final settlement of the matter. Horizon has agreed to settle the matter as follows: (I) stipulation to class certification; (ii) reduc­ tion ol Horizon's late payment charge to $4.50 lor 24 consecutive months following court approval of the settlement and the expiration ol the 30-day waiting period; (hi) payment ol $50 to class representative Michael Czolgosz: and (hr) payment of al of Plaintiff's attor­ ney lees and costs totaling $17,500 ft no objections are received within 30 days from the date thia Notice la mailed and published, the settlement will become final and the lower late charge will become effective. In agreeing to this settlement. Horizon admits no liability and maintains that its late charge fully complies with Michigan law. the program's assistant for two other seasons But his work in Hastings — both leaching and coaching — is much more to his liking. "I'm much more happier here," Hoefler said. What's most important to the new Saxon skipper is developing a quality program in all facets of the game as well as leaching them the .values of life. "I want us to be a classy ball club." Hoefler said. "Carrying ourselves like baseball players should. These guys know how to win. but they also realize that they might have to slick the necks out to win.* The fust nig assignment for Hoefler and his Saxons is developing some quality pitching arms "We're kind of in the process of manufacturing some pitchers who want to step up for the team." Hoefler explained. Those attempting to become solid on the mound include Luke Warner. Bobby Cole and Brian Dunn. All have performed admirably al season's start. Hastings' defense looks solid with outfielders such as Josh Bundy and Mike Nystrom beading the list of standouts. In ihe infield, watch for shortstop Adam Whitney, infielders Jeremy Bishop, Ty Greenfield, Andy Keller and Dustin Terrel to make unpacks both hitting and on defense "We're very confident behind our pitchers on defense." Hoefler said. "We have guys who are stepping it up at tbe comers" When the post-season rolls around. Hoefler hopes that his team will be a "well-oiled machine." Baseball, in Hoefler's words, is a game that is basically best when kept simple. "We will slick to the basics." Hoefler said. "Baseball can be a very simple game and I believe that if we slick to tbe fundamentals, we will be all right." That may be. but he also hopes to kick up some dirt on the base paths to help his Hastings' squad create more scoring opportunities. Hoefler said his team's goals are to improve its record from last year and in each game, to always stay above .500 and to win a district title. One of the key dates on the team’s 1999 schedule is Saturday, May 21. The annual Wooden Bal Tournament will be played at Hastings High School on that day with Sturgis. Coldwater and Mt. Pleasant providing the stiff competition 1999 HASTINGS VARSITY BASEBALL Saturday. April 24 at Byron Center; Monday. April 26 al Northview (dh); Wednesday. April 28, Lowell; Monday. May 3 at Zeeland; Wednesday. May 5 East Grand Rapids; Friday. May 7 Wyoming Park (dh); Monday. May 10 at Lowell; Wednesday. May 12 Zeeland; Friday. May 14 at Forest Hills Central (dh); Monday. May 17 at East Grand Rapids; Wednesday. May 19 at Hudsonville (dh); Friday, May 21; Saturday. May 22 Wooden Bat Tournament; Tuesday. June 1 Districts • (<Di) doubleheader Howitt Comes Home... Dann Howitt, a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and a former Major League Baseball star, was the guest speaker at Monday's Senior Boys Rotary Luncheon. After playing college baseball at Michigan State University and California State Fullerton, Howitt went on to play with the Oakland A's from 1989­ 92 where he won two World Series rings in 1989 and 1990. He also played in 1992 with the Seattle Mariners. Dunng his professional baseball career, the former Saxon slugger was teammates with such superstars as Mark McGwire, Jose Canseco, Ken Griffey Jr. and Michael Jordan. He will always be known for being the last player to get a hit of pitcher Nolan Ryan, a homerun that ended Ryan's illustrious career. Howitt currently works in Louisville as an executive. For more information and stories from Howitt see the April 27 Reminder. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of certain Mortgages, the first such Mortgage being made by HARLEY D DRYER and MARILYN L DRYER, husband and wife, to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farm­ ers Home Administration (now known as Farm Service Agency). United States Department of Agriculture, with its State Office being located at 3001 Coolidge Road. Suite 100. East Lansing. Michigan 48823-6321. the Mortgagee, such Mort­ gage being dated January 12.1972 and recorded January 12, 1972 m Uber 206 of Barry County Records on Pages 331 through 334, inclusive, and which Mortgage was expressly assumed by RUSSELL D YARGER and PATRICIA YARGER husband and wife, by a certain conveyance dated April 19. 1974 and recorded April 19. 1974 in Liber 363 of Barry County Records on Page 650, the second such Mortgage being given by RUS­ SELL D YARGER and PATRICIA YARGER. hus­ band and wife to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Ad­ ministration (now known as Farm Service Agency). United States Department of Agricul­ ture. such Mortgage being dated September 27. 1977 and recorded September 27. 1977 in Uber 232 of Barry County Records on Pages 885 through 888 inclusive, the third such Mortgage being given by RUSSELL D YARGER and PA­ TRICIA YARGER husband and wife to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through lhe Farmers Home Administration (now known as Farm Service Agency). United States Department of Agriculture such Mortgage being dated March 8. 1985 and recorded March 8 1985 in Liber 421 of Barry County Records on Pages 81 through 84. inclusive, and the fourth such Mortgage being given by RUSSELL D YARGER to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through the Farm­ ers Home Administration (now known as Farm Service Agency) United States Department of Agriculture issued pursuant to a certain Shared Appreciation Agreement/Recapture Agreement such Mortgage being dated July 30 1990 and recorded July 31. 1990 in Liber 503 of Barry County Records or Pages 283 through 286. in­ clusive such Mortgages being given to secure certain Promissory Notes payable to the Govern­ ment. and by reason of such default lhe Mort­ gagee elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of such Mortgages due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgages there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FIVE AND 92/100 (Si 71 305 92) DOLLARS and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgages or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgages has become operative Now Therefore Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained m said Mort gages and m pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided the said Mortgages will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary. at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse at 220 W State Street in the City of Hastings and County of Barry Michigan, that being the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday. May 6. 1999 at 1OO oclock. local time, m the af­ ternoon of said day. and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgages together with 5 0 percent in­ terest. legal costs, attorneys fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on of prior to the date of said sale which said premises desenbed in said Mortgages are as fol­ lows. town Lands and premises situated in the Township of Cartton. County of Barry, and State of Michi­ gan The South 100 acres of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7 Town 4 North. Range 8 West Carlton Township Barry County. Mtcn gan [Other lands secured by said Mortgage have been previously released ] The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned in which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate Please note the following 1) The record owner of the subject property ap­ pears to be Russell D Yarger 2) The property is subject to-delinquent and/or unpaid real estate taxes for the years 1996 through 1998 inclusive 3) The property is also subject to all ease­ ments. restrictions and rghts-ol-way of record 4) The property ts also subject to certain junior hens including four (4j outstanding tax liens and is subject to certain Farmland Development Rights Agreements under the statute so made and provided For further information with regard to this fore­ closure contact lhe Farm Loan Manager of the Farm Service Agency Mr David Steeby 1611 South Hanover. Hastings Michigan 49058 tele­ phone (616) 940-8037 ext 2 Dated April 1 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now Farm Service Agency) United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee Robert J Zitta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee SCHEUERLE & ZITTA 300 Washington Street PO Box 212 Grand Haven Ml 49417 (616) 842-1470 (4/29) This Notice is for your information only, and you do not need to take any action. If you wish to object Io the settlement, you must do so in writing within the 30 day objec­ tion period To object, you mustsupd a letter to Steven E. Goren. 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 470. Bingham Farms. MfeMgan 48025. You must caption the letter -Objection and Request lor Hearing.* stale your reasons for objecting and include your name, address and telephone number. A hearing will then be scheduled in Circuit Court al a mutually convenient date to determine whether this settlement should receive final approval. This Notice is a summary ol the lawsuit and the legal implications ol the settlement. If you have any questions, contact Steven E. Goren at the above address. Do not conUcl ttw court Io; Infonnktfon. March 18. 1999 By order ol the Circuit Court of Eaton County, Honorable Calvin E. Osterhaven. HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUN* TY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its regular meeting at 7 30 p m on Apnl 12. 1999. 8t the Hope Township Hall, the Township Board of Hope Township adopted the following Ordinance, being Ordinance No 33. which ts set forth below ORDINANCE NO. 33 Adopted: April 12, 1999 Effective: Eight (8) Daye Following Publication, Following Adoption An Ordinance to amend the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezomng of a port-on of land situated in Land Section 31 from an existing 'AR' Agriculture and Rural Residential Zoning dis­ trict classification to a "C-r General Commercial Zoning District classification; and by the repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I. REZONING IN LAND SECTION 31. The Zoning Map and Description of Zoning Districts by Sections of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended as to Land Section 31 to provide as follows Section 31 - Zoned AR except at Steven’s Wooded Acres *2 located on shore of Mud and Jones Lakes as desenbed in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 60 which is zoned RL-1 Also except property lying in Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 commencing where the South line of Section 31 intersects with M-43 Highway, thence North and East along M-43 to where M-43 intersects with CK&S Railroad nght-ol-way. thence South along right-of-way to South Hne of Section 31. thence West along said south hne to M-43 and point of beginning which is zoned C-3 Also except property lying in the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 desenbed as beginning at the intersection of the West hne of former CKAS Railroad nght-ol-way and the Southerly nght-ol-way line of State Highway M-43; thence South 2°00’38' East on the West hne ol said railroad 300 00 feet thence North 87*59 22’ East 206 43 feet thence North 2*41 03‘ East on the East hne of Section 31 422 10 feet to the Southerly hne of said Highway M-43 thence South 49°14 00‘ West on sate right-of-way. 46 74 feet thence Southwesterly 226 50 feet on the arc of a 422 26 foot radius curve to the nght to the far end of a chord which bears south 63’5413* west. 224 03 feet and the place of beginning SECTION II. SEVERABILITY, inoute any section or part thereof this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional null or vote by a court of competent jurisdiction such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections or parts thereof this Ordinance. SECTION IH. EFFECTIVE DATE A REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. This O’dinance shall take effect eight (8) days following its publication after adoption AM Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repeated Sylvia Forster. Clerk Hope Township 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 22. 1999 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cnii.The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 //«Ip Wailti d 9 QUALITY AUDITOR: Com­ pany east of Hastings is accept­ ing applications for a Quality Auditor. I st shift, full-time, tem­ porary to permanent, must have experience reading blueprints, using calipers, micrometers, and knowledge of accurate tolerance measurements. Must submit a resume, apply at MAN­ POWER. 127 N. Market Stree, Hastings. 616-948-3000, EOE CAB1NETRY/CARPENTER: Local company accepting appli­ cations for a cabinet maker/carpe- ter. Must read drafts and blue­ prints. and have experience in carpentry. Full-time days, over­ time possible. Temporary to per­ manent. Wages based on experi­ ence. Must submit a resume. Please apply at MANPOWER. I27N. Market Si.Hastings.616948-3000. EOE____________ PLASTIC MOLD INJECTION/ASSEMBLY: Lowell company accepting applications for assemblers and machine op­ erators. All shifts, $7.00 p/h plus .50 p/h bonus for perfect atten­ dance. Full-time temporary to permanent. Apply at MAN­ POWER. 127 N. Market Street. Hastings. 616-948-3000. EOE. DELIVERY/ROUTE DRIVER: Hastings company is accepting applications for per­ son with excellent driving record for delivery. CDLnot necessary. Delivery route up to 100 mile range. Wige based on experi­ ence, part-time, possible full­ time. Please apply it MNAPOWER. 127 N. MarkcStreet. Hastings. 616-948-3000. EOE_______________________ CUSTOMER SERVICE: Hastings based company is ac­ cepting applicationi for a counter person, to check out customers, answer questions, and assist in any way possible. Part-time, pos­ sible full-time, wages depend­ ing upon experience. Apply at MANPOWER. 127 N. Market Street, Hastings. 616-948-3000, EOE______________________ ACCOUNTING/PAYROLL: Hastings based company is ac­ cepting resume’s for person with extensive experience with pay­ roll. Duties include: record keepi ng. p reparati on of reports, serves backup to Senior Payroll Coor­ dinator. Maintains employee files including rates, supervisors, de­ duction*. and tax information. Please submit resume to MAN­ POWER, 127 N. Market Street. Hastings. 616-948-3000. EOE CLERK-HOME HEALTH: Pennock Hospital is seeking a K-time clerk for our Home 1th Depa^ment. This person will work Thui.’day and Friday each week. Duties include Data Entry, Filing, receptionist, and other misc. clerical duties. Quali­ fied candidates please send re­ sume or apply in person to: Pennock Hospital, Attn: Human Resource Department, 1009 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058.____________ HASTINGS BRANCH OF LARGE international company needs people to work in our cus­ tomer service & personnel de­ partments. No experience nec­ essary. Position pays over $500 per week w/opportunity for ad­ vancement. For interview call 616-948-2298. ______________ LEGAL SECRETARY: Fast paced, non-smoking law office. 948-9400___________________ ADULT FOSTER CARE (6 BEDS) is looking for someone to work 9:3O-6pm on Sunday, Monday, and Thursdays, no change in schedule. $7.00/hr. Dependable people only. call. 948-9433. NIGHT COMPUTER OP­ ERATOR: Pennock Hospital is seeking a part-time Night Com­ puter Operator to work one or two nights per week inour Infor­ mation Services Department. Candidates must have computer operations experience, and pro­ ficiency in CRT keyboard. 10 key-calculator, and typing. Ba­ sic knowledgeof bookkeeping is preferred. Qualified candidates please send resume or apply in person to: Pennock Hospital. Attn: Human Resources Depart­ ment. 1009 West Green Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. MANUFACTURING AC­ COUNTANT: A Western Michigan non-automotive manu­ facturer is seeking a Manufac­ turing Accountant. The Manu­ facturing Accountant will be re­ sponsible for performing lhe daily accounting functions for the organization and assist in the preparation of the financial re­ ports and budgets. The position will have direct repsponsibility for general, property, and cost accounting, budgetary controls and accounts receivable. This individual must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Account­ ing and 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong communications and in­ terpersonal skills required, must be able to make effective presen­ tations. Must be able to examine information and circumstances, recognize problems, and formu­ late potential resolutions. Inter­ ested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter to: Ad #647. c/o Reminder. P.O. Box 188, Hastings. MI 49058. Help Wanted For Sale HELT WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310Oak St.. Freeport, Ml EOE 911 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS made while you wait- $20.00each- 2 or more $18.00 each. Great gifts. Action Signs 1011 E. State St.. Hastings 948-8618 or loll free 888-577­ 7446. LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd shift This well estab­ lished company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drug screen. For immediate consid­ eration contact STAFFM A RK 725 W. Stale Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieccsof ID and provide attendance records, or call us at 948-8555.__________________ MOVING. While matched set, heavy duty 2 speed washer & electric dryer. Excellent condi­ tion. $300 for set. 948-9591 be­ tween 9am-2pm. STAFFMARK IS NOW TAK­ ING APPLICATIONS FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS. Both entry and advanced posi­ tions available. Contact Staffmark at 948-8555 ask for Robin or Jody, EOE._________ TEACHERS PREFERRED io manage 2 week summer tent sale in Hastings. $700 per week, can include family & friends. Fax resume to: 703-841-0332 or call 888-604-2982._______________ PAYROLL COORDINA­ TOR: A Western Michigan nonautomocive manufacturer is seek­ ing a Payroll Coordinator. This person will be responsible for all aspects of the payroll function. The position will direct and have immediate responsibility for the organization’s payroll, mainte­ nance ofrelated physical records, and the preparation, distribution, and reporting of both hourly and salaried payrolls, including timely collection, reporting and transmission. Interested indi­ viduals should submit a cover letter and resume to: Ad #646, c/ o Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings. MI 49058. EOE/M/F/ D Recreation FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcmouth , Smallmouth Bass,Catfish, Perch. Fathead Minnows. Laggis' Fish Farm. 08988 35th St.. Gobles, Mi 49055.616-628-2056 days., 616-624-6215 evenings. Fann “LITTLE JOE CLASSIC” APHA. black & white. Tobiano. Good mover & lot* of color. Stud fee $300. LSG, discounts avail­ able. 616-374-0296 __________ WESTERN HORSE TRAIN­ ING. Horse friendly techniques, lessons also available, affordable rates. 616-37'-0296_________ 99 BLACK AQHA COLT. Definale stud or show prospect. Excellent bloodlines, will halter & ride, must sell. 616-374-0296 FREE BARN FOR TAKING DOWN, 517-852-0977. lit al /.state 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH home in tbe 4th Ward. New carpet, hardwood floors, paint. 728 W. Grand. Hastings, $79,900. Call 945-3681.__________________ FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 bedroom Ranch on 6 acres, beauliful setting, deer, wild turkey, you name it! House is 4 years old, 2 full baths, living room, dining room, family room, sunroom, full basement, 2 car garage. Just 4 miles South of Hastings on Mixer Rd., price re­ duced to $135,000 forquick sale. Phone aftcr4pm for appointment. 616-948-9547 HASTINGS: 3+ bedrooms. 2­ 1/2 baths. 2 story, central air. partially finished basement, re­ modeled kitchen & bath, newer roof & electrical, nice family home, $87,000,616-948-9841. BUILDING SITES, HASTINGS SCHOOLS wooded, rolling, walkouts. All 1 acre or more. 3 that allow modulars/doublcwidcs. 26 sites built only. $15,900 - $19,900. Bob Myers. Greenridge Realty days 616-974-4130. evenings 616-891-8651. HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Alied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800­ 611-3766. Miscellaneous AMAZING METABOLISM BREAKTHROUGH. Quick & Easy! Free samples. Call 616­ 868-7099 FOR SALE: Aluminum top for S-10 pickup. $75.948-2458. \ntiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MAR­ KET. SUNDAY. APRIL 25. FEATURING 400 EXHIBI­ TORS, DISPLAYING OVER ONE MILLION ANTIQUES. FIRST SHOW OF 1999. SHOW RAIN OR SHINE. 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 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Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered :uncr. technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888________ DALE’S SEAMLESS GUT­ TERS, INC.. Free estimates. Installation, cleaning, licensed. 20 cus om colors made on site. Contractors and do it yourself job drop. Phone: 616-623-3323 Fax: 616-623-3343._________ HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES". HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES'? CALL 616-948­ 4093. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER A woman convicted of felony parental kidnapping and custodial interference was ordered to spend two years on probation, but will not go to jail unless she violates probation. Judge James Fisher ruled in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. Debra Lynn Thomas. 30. of Freeport was given a 90-day suspended jail term, was ordered to pay $750 in court costs and was ordered to perform 100 hours of com­ munity service work. Thomas was charged Feb. 11 with keep­ ing her 9-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son longer than the 24 hours allowed by a Kent County joint custody arrangement with her ex-husband. Robert Thomas. Charges against her buyfriend, Scott Thomas, the father's brother, were dis­ missed by District Judge Gary Holman, who ruled there was not enough evidence to show that he was aware of the custody ar­ rangement Michigan State Police began looking for the couple and the children Jan 12 when Robert Thomas arrived at their Irving Township home to pick up his children and found no one at the residence. A week-long search led police to Vir­ ginia. but lhe children were found tn Hast­ ings Jan. 21 when the couple turned them­ selves in at the Barry County Prosecutor's office There was apparently not enough evi­ dence to prove, however, that the couple crossed stale lines, which would have been another violation of the custody arrange­ dren say they indeed did go to Virginia and that they were afraid. "They stayed at a Salvation Army and slept on cots," said Thomas at a February preliminary examination. Scott Thomas and Debra Thomas al­ legedly told police that they had permission to take the children away on vacation. Michigan State Police Trooper Charles Morden has said. But according to assistant Prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh, Debra Thomas’s actions were a blatant attempt to usurp the law and she called her a poor example to her chil­ dren. "She has taught her children to ignore tbe rules and do what you want and she's taught them to pout." said Alspaugh during lhe sentence bearing. "She’s not allowed io see them unless she's supervised, so she hasn't seen them." 1-8OO-31O-9O31 - ntwMtos - he understands the seriousness of the of­ fense and said his client is doing well at his current job, which he needs in order to pay restitution. Pyrski pointed out that Anderson has al­ ready been sentenced in Ionia County for a felony offense in which he owes $10,000 restitution And. he will be sentenced in May on a Kent County offense, Pyrski said. "He comes from a good family, had a very good upbringing," said Fisher prior to sentencing "It frightens me when I see a young man with that sort of upbringing end up before me like this. It’s a very chill­ ing realization." Fisher said most defendants come from homes where they were neglected by par­ ents who'gave them improper guidance and questioned Anderson’s psychological well being. children, she lied lo her friends and she lied to herself." said Alspaugh. "She gave up her residence, gave up her job, and she sold her property. She’s kidding herself when she says this was just a vacation.” Alspaugh requested that extensive com­ munity service work be part of Thomas' sentence lo give her a chance to show her children bow to take responsibility for her actions. "I believe, and it’s lhe belief of Mr. Thomas, that if Mrs. Thomas were lo re­ ceive more jaU time, it would further trau­ matize tbe children," Alspaugh said. According to defense attorney, Gordon Shane McNeill, Debra Thomas, voluntarily surrendered when she learned of the circum­ stances. "To her great credit, she loves her chil­ dren, as indicated by her actions here," McNeill said. Thomas declined to speak on her own behalf prior to sentencing. "Despite the fact that what you did was very, very, wrong, there were valid reasons for the recommendation by the prosecutor." said Fisher. "I hope you will be successful on probation. I expect you will." In other recent court business: • Eric Anderson. 20, of Clarksville, was sentenced to one year in jail without work release with credit for 10 days served, was ordered to pay $21,076 in restitution and to spend five years on probation on his con­ viction of breaking and entering the Ace Gunshop in Freeport Nov. 2, 1998. Anderson and his accomplices, Dallas Holland and Ryan Braman of Grand Rapids, took more than 40 weapons from the store in the second of two burglaries of the busi­ ness last fall, all three have admitted. Holland, who told Judge Fisher they later sold the guns, also has admitted to com­ mitting the first burglary on his own in October "I have serious concerns about his lack of sincerity in expressing remorse and rec­ ognizing the seriousness of this offense and the offenses he was involved in in other counties," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava about Anderson. "He says the right things, but doesn't appear to follow up. If that’s the case, we are likely to see him here again in the future. Only his ac­ tions will show how sincere nc is." to the amount of restitution. "1 don’t buy lhe argument 1 shouldn’t put you in jail because you have to pay it ail back," said Fisher to Anderson. "I doubt you'll ever be able to pay it all back. But I hope you can so they can get on with their "I don't know whether he’s a sociopath (person will) no conscience) or not but it certainly explains the position he's in, hav­ ing a number of serious offenses on his rccird." Fisher said Anderson offered a brief apology to the gun shop owners. "I’m sure your parents arc sick about you being in this position," Fisher said. • Ryan Braman. 21. of Grand Rapids, was sentenced to three months tn jail with work release, five years probation and was ordered to pay $21,076 for his role in the Nov. 2 burglary of the Ace Gun Shop in Freeport "Mr. Braman is a co-defcndant with Mr. Anderson and Mr. Holland," said Kuzava. "I think some of the comments you made during Mr. Anderson s sentence are appro­ priate to Mr. Braman as well with respect to having a supportive mother and a good See COURT NEWS, continued page 18 POUC€ B€RT damage day care center - More ten 1500 damage was caused lo lhe interior of tk? sxxrn r« nay i_nuo uwe venrer on rwnn oroauway last weexena wiien an unKnown vandal or vandals placed two gouts inside tbe buBdtag. said Trooper Jim Flegel of the Hastings Post of tbe Michigan State Pobce. the fecal matter all over.' 1400-3104031. Delton HOPE TOWNSHIP - Aa IS-yov-oU Delton man Rodney Alton Franks was araignod in Barry County's 56-1 Diaria Coan April 15 the boy at least six tunes over the last year. tean&MrPolice. ■; ms Alspaugh added that Thomas has also taught her daidrm to lie. "She lied to her employer, she lied to her been devastating for the owners. Though probation agent Judy Brewer had recommended a prison term for Anderson, who has four felonies on his record, Kuzava agreed to a 12-month jail cap due 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL. 70.000 miles, manual transmis­ sion. $3.800080 Call 945-0986 after 6:30pm.________________ lives." According to defense attorney John Pyrski, however, Anderson has proven that ment. Robert Thomas, however, said the chil­ Kuzava said lhe loss to lhe business has / or Sale Auto 87 PLYMOTH SUNDANCE. Not road worthy but has many new parts. Take all for S25O. 948-9591 between 9am - 2pm only. COURT N6UUS Hastings man held on sex charges HASTINGS - A 25-year-old Hastings man accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girt several times between Dec. 19,1998. and April 2, 1999, is being held on $25,000 bond hi tbe Barry County Jail. Michael Wesley Harrington is charged with six counts of third degree criminal sexual cunvicted. The girt told police that sire agreed to have sex with him and that she was in love Robbery tried at Delton I BARRY TOWNSHIP - A mao who allegedly attempted a holdup of the Delton Felpauscti store April IS is apparently being sought by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. her 20-doHar bills. Upon being spotted by security, the: as being about 35 years old with receding vehicle. : £ THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP - A 17-year-oM Middleville teen accused of causing hundreds of doUan damage to grave markers last Oct 3 has been bound over to circuit Matthew James Twiss is scheduled to be arraigned today in Barry County Circuit If convicted, be could spend a maximum of five years m prison on each of the five counts for a total possible prison term of 25 ye«s Dowling man faces 2 sex charges JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP • A Michigan Stele Police investigation has led to Douglas Eugene Lindsay of Dowling being bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on two counts of criminal sexual conduct, according to the Barry County Prosecutor's office a girt under 13 between 1996 and 199# in Lindsay. 44. is accused Johnstown Township. If convicted of first degree criminal sexual conduct, he could spend a maximum of life in prison. He faces a maximum possible sentence at 15 years in prison if convicted of Unwanted stranger held for assault YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - An unwarned, intoxicated Wayland man who passed out on the porch of a Gun Lake Road home, then woke up and allegedly fought w ith the occupants now faces two felony charges, according to a report by lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department Terry Karl Lalonde. 30, is charged with malicious destnictioa of police p.opcrty for allegedly attempting to kick the beck door windows of the patrol car and soi««hing his head against die partition. He is also charged with resisting and obstructing police officer*, as well as trespassing and aggravated assault. The victims said Lalonde arrived as they played cards and as they went to help him up and asked hun to move on. he allegedly refused »leave. Police said the victims reported lalonde grabbed one of them by the throat, drug him off lhe porch and look him to the ground where be began to fight Tbe man lost a tooth during the scuffle and suffered facial injuries, police said. Deputies arrived to find die three victims holding Lalonde to the ground. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday Apnl 22 1999 - Page 17 NGPATULAT1ON<S>! TO THE WINNERS OF THE BANNER SECRETARY CONTEST Linda McGinley Bonnie Converse Louise “Sunny” Anderson David D. Seidl, D. V.M. - Clark & Seidl Veterinary Carl Schoessel - Hastings Area Schools Bob Byington - Depot Law Office . Also congratulations to all the other nominees. Kay Acker Cheryl Allerding Paula Allerding Christime Anderson Connie L. Bagley Peg Barghahn Shirley Beck Connie Bishop Nancy Bulling Tammy Cairl Carrie Christie Sandy Campbell Nancy Cooper Barb Decker Joyce Dennie Darla Diebert Carol Engerson Jennifer Forsyth Beth Fuhr Sandy Graybill Jennifer Haire Kari Hallifax Suzi Hamilton Rebecca Harris Gini Hayward Carlene Hook Marsha Houghtaling Kay Klein Barbara Kullik Tim Johnston - Hastings High School Kevin Allerding - Kevin's Draperies Chris Warren - Southeastern Elementary Dixie Stadel-Manshum - Hastings Area Chamber Larry & Miki Knobloch. Knobloch Realtors Richard Hudson - Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Longstreet Father Michael Anton - Grace Lutheran Church Steve Werdon - Adult Probation/Parole Richard Hudson - Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Longstreet Stephanie Fekkes & Tia DeGoa - Attorney at Law Heidi & Char - Thomapple Manor Steve Phillips - E.W. Bliss Ralph Wilbur - Depot Law Offices David Seidl, D.V.M. - Clark & Seidl Veterinary Allen & David Haskin - HSV Redi-Mix, Inc. 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The Saxons ousted O-K White rival Lowell 2-1 Monday with a great effort, despite lhe nol-so-great weather conditions. Lowell took an early lead due to a breakdown in Hastings' defense, but the blue and gold responded with lhe match s final two tallies. School district acquires property for $62,000 by Mary Warner Staff Writer A piece of property adjacent to Hastings High School's Johnson Field is being ac­ quired by the Hastings School District for $62,000. The Hastings School Board approved lhe purchase Monday There arc no immediate plans for lhe property. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said tne district has been trying to acquire additional acreage because lhe number of activities being held on the high school grounds has increased substantially since the school was built. The property is located at 902 South Benton, on the west side of the road, on a portion south of Clinton that deadends onto school property Schoessel said lhe district does not need die house that sits on lhe property, and will entertain offers from people wanting to purchase it and move it. Hastings' scores came from Jessie (Joie, her third of the season, and Libby Gibbons, her fourth of the campaign Both goals came in the first half, a little bit of a concern for Hastings coach Doug Mepham. "The second half Hastings got tired and couldn't score which gave Lowell an emotional lift to attack. Still, the Saxons' defense came through, holding die Red Arrows to just four shots on goal. Hastings, in comparison, managed 16 shots. Goalkeeper Ivy Malone turned in another inspiring performance as did center fullback Carolyn DeWitt with some solid defense. JVs cont. from page 13 In lhe team's tournament opener. Goggins had two hits and Tom Williams a double in a 12-5 loss to Delton. Jake Vanderhoff pitched all four innings and struck out four Panthers The Saxons' JV squad beat Plainwell, 12-10 April 14 and lost to Forest Hills Northern 7-4 April 16. Sean Tefft collected three hits versus Plainwell, while Vanderhoff, Jennings and Schnackenberg each had two base raps. Tefft, Vanderhoff, Williams and Lucas Walers all drove in two rous. Jennings had two hits against FHN and Tefft had a double and two RBI. Goggins went the distance on the mound, striking out nine and allowing just four hits. Maple Valley beat Hastings 10-2 and 9-7 in freshman action April 13. Tefft had three hits in lhe second game, while Andy Powell, Rowse and Williams each collected two. Hastings' burners April 14 lost a tough 3-2 decision to Forest Hills Northern. The Saxons led al half 2-1 will) Gole and Gibbons finding lhe back of the opponent's goal Unfortunately. Northern came back strong and scored two to pull out the victory. "They came al us very strongly in die second half and we tried to counter­ attack over their middle players." Mepham said. "Our fullbacks played well considering that was our first real challenge of lhe season to such a strong team." COURT NEWS continued from page 16 home life until the lime of this offense." Kuzava said one explanation for Bra­ man's involvement may have to do with him living on his own for !he first time and feeling overwhelmed. She said Braman has a good woik and school history, having completed some community college classes, receiving ex­ cellent grades and being named student of the month al the Kent Career Center "I hope be realizes how much he's lost by gelling involved with this offense," said Kuzava. "Of the three, he is the most de­ serving of leniency with respect to this in­ cident. I hope he doesn't make mistakes like this in the future." Kuzava said, however, that Braman, who has no prior record, needs to serve some jail time for impact and for punishment. "He has been a very productive member of society," she added. "Hopefully, this was just a dumb mistake at a dumb lime in his life." Defense attorney David Murkowski pointed out that Braman was not the leader in lhe scheme and thai he was impression­ able He was not the instigator and he did not seek profit for himself." said Murkowski "He got involved with some people who • Ronald Tilley, 18, of Hickory Comers, was given Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status on his charge of unlawful driving away of a vehicle for taking a friend's car without permission Feb. 15 in Barry Township. Tilley, who ended up damaging the vehi­ cle in an accident, was also ordered to pay $4,000 restitution were a little more savvy than himself " (Itherwise. said Murkowski. Braman is the "quintessential good son " "1 think a good barometer of how well he will perform on probation is what a person does after arrest." said Murkowski. "He has • Keith Steams, 38. of Taylor, was sen­ tenced to seven months in jail on his con­ viction of absconding and forfeiting bond on a 1993 probation order. Steams also owes $16,000 in back child sought counseling, he's moved back with his family to get re-rooted with than and circles the wagons with them " Braman has also continued his employ­ support and was ordered to spend 90 days in jail for contempt of court. ment. and gave testimony to a grand jury related to lhe re-sale of the weapons, of which be did not participate. Murkowski said. "I'd like to apologize to the court and lhe Ace Gun Shop and to my family," Braman said while sobbing, "my mom. my dad. my brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles who taught me to be a good person I'm sorry I didn't hold up to the pressure of my peers." • Josh Milbum, 21, of Plainwell, failed to appear for a probation violation sentence and a bench warrant was issued for his ar­ rest. Milbum was charged with probation vio­ lation for allegedly stealing a van from a Wayland resident and taking three runaway juveniles lo Los Angeles last fall. He was later arrested in Illinois after al­ legedly stealing another local vehicle and Braman also apologized to his church be­ cause he acted against the good morals he learned tliere, he said. "I'm sorry so much for doing such a was extradited 'jack lo Michigan. After being released on bond. Milbum apparently has fled the slate again, accord­ ing to attorney Frank Hillary "According to his probation agent, they stupid thing." he continued. "I won't be back here again." "The owners of the Ace Gun Shop can't use your apologies to pay their bills." said Fisher to Braman. "I'm taking into account your participation or lack of participation in this offense and I'm taking into account that you weren't the leader." (Holland was sentenced March 4 to one year in jail with credit for 115 days served. He told Fisher at his arraignment that be received $1,600 in exchange for the rifles, are apparently looking for him in Califor­ nia at this time." Hillary told the coun. • Nicholas Mainstone, 17, of Dowling, was given Holmes Youthful Trainee Act status on his charge of taking cash, keys lo antique cars, miler Wades, oil. a telephone, night lights, extensions cords, clocks, a ra­ dio, a collector Coca Cola boule and can and wrenches Dec. 6 in Hastings. Mainstone and his accomplice, Timothy Russell, who was also given H.Y.T.A., apparently had been invited to the home to attend a party given by the daughter of the shotguns, handguns and scopes. Holland claimed he gave lhe money to Braman for owed rent lhe Federal Bureau of Alcohol. Tobacco and firearms is working with the Michigan State Police to recover the weapons.) victim, according to Kuzava. Both were given 90 days in jail and two years probation. We’re Putting Our Best Foot Forward! No Gimmicks! Just Great Prices On Quality, Inspected Vehicles! (" 1966 CHEVY PICKUP \ P.S., P.B., FRONT DISIS, BUILT 350, FLOW MASTERS, GEAR DRIVE, FLORIDA TITLE, SUPER SHARP. *9,350 SILVERADO SHORTBOX 350, LOADED, W/CD, ONE OWNER. HURRY! LEATHER, ONE OWNER, LIKE NEW. ^14,995j NO TEST PILOTS. < 1997 CHEVY Z*71 A ("1995 PONTIAC A < 1988 CHEVFA <1997 GMC 1500\ id994 GMC 1500\ 1500 4X4 BONNEVILLE SSE EXT. Z-714X4 EXT. 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SALES (616) 948*8000 Today or toii tree 1*888*494*5539 Call N SALES HOURS: Mon. & Wed. until 8; Tues., Thuts., Fri. until 6; Saturday until 2 SERVICE HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 8-7; Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-04-29.pdf 0908864b218fefd1cc8a910c54f3c935 PDF Text Text School traffic solutions work Candi Sarver succeeds in ting See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 12 The Hastings VOLUME 146, NO. 17 News Briefs: Ehlers planning town meeting Tkfad District Congressman Vera EUlera will have his annual town meeting at .be Hastings fire station Saturday, May 1, from 9 to 10:30 am io discuss the wort of the 106th Congress and bear views and concents of local citizens. The hour and a half meeting will open with remarts by Ehlers, followed by a question and answer period. The fire station is located at 110 E. Mill St., in Hastings. For more information, call (616) 451-8383. 911 is topic of First Friday Charles Nystrom. director of the Barry County £-911 program, will be the guest spetier at the next Fust Fri­ day program at noon Friday. May 7, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of is irt^c&d U> BBk abda the 911 millage request that will be on dte county-wide special election ballot Lions to solicit for ’White Cane1 Members of the Hastings Lions Club will be on the streets Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week solicit­ ing donations in support of White Cane Wert. Money collected during this state­ wide campaign is used by the club to provide eye examinations and eye­ glasses for those in need and other sight conservation projects, such as lander Dogs for the Blind, the Michi­ gan Eye Bank and Transplantation Center and Welcome Home for the Blind Lions will be stationed at Feb paesch. Kmart and Wal-Mart Encampment set at Charlton Park Chariton Part will be host for die Michigan Soldiers' Aid Society, the 24th Michigan and 5th Kentucky "Spring Encampment," 1869s Civil War Leisure Time from 11 am. to 4 pm. Saturday and Sunday, May 8 and 9. Activities will include handcrafts, cad games, walks in the woods, danc­ ing and a gHmose of village life long ago. Visitors also can look in on play practice presentations and recitation* of speeches being developed for Chariton Part's Civil War Muster this July. Admission for the spring encamp­ ment is $5 for adults ages 13 and older, S2 for children ages 5 io 12 and children 5 and under are tree. National Day of Prayer set The annual National Day of Prayer will be observed locally this year al the Barry County Courthouse fountain at noon Thursday, May 6. The observance also will be held at 7 pm. that same day al the Hope United Methodist Church. M-37 south atM-79. The theme for this year's observance is "Light the Nation with Prayer." More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Ordinances for open spaces? See Story on Page 15 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 P HSI H- •• v 1 .Ik 13-3 ANNER THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1999 PRICE 50* County offers 32% pay hike to administrator by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A Barry County employee who once turned down a guaranteed pay raise because (be county was financially strapped is go­ ing to be offered nearly a 32 percent in­ crease to stay on the job. Tuesday could have been called 'Michael Brown Day’ at the County Board of Com­ missioners meeting. Brown, county administrator since March 1995, received accolades from commission­ ers, the county's circuit court judge and others who gave him a strong message that they don't want him to leave Barry County And the board's Personnel Committee has been authorized to offer Brown an $18,100 pay increase to stay. The proposed raise would boost his salary from $57,000 to $75,100. Despite saying that be has been happy with his career here. Brown has been a can­ didate for the administrator's post in Clin­ ton County and is a finalist in a second round of interviewing. Clinton is offering an advertised salary range of up to $65,000. After Tuesday's board meeting, Brown said he was withdrawing his name from consideration in Clinton County. Because Barry Commissioners want to keep Brown as administrator, they voted unanimously this week to re-negotiate his current contract and exclude him from a job classification and compensation program study of county employees completed in August by O. William Rye & Co. and John Ross of the State Court Administra­ tive Office, which recomuends Brown's salary level around his current pay. Com­ missioners noted that Bro vn was hired through a separate, individual contract and never should have been part of the Rye Study in the first place. The County Board also agreed to elimi­ nate a residency requirement in Brown's contract However, Brown said he and his wife, who is employed as a leader in the St. John's school system, are "very happy" living in Hastings and Barry County and probably wouldn't be moving. Prior to accepting the administrator s post here. Brown was director of a commu­ nity corrections program for Clinton and Gratiot counties. His starting salary in Barry County was $40,000 four years ago. Brown's proposed salary increase of $18,100 would include a deferred compen­ sation of $8,500 per year (the maximum allowable), a transportation allowance of $500 per month ($6,000 per year) and a salary increase of $300 per month ($3,600 per year) for three years. Based on a proposed three-year contract. Brown's salary would be increased to River tops flood stage after heavy rain Michael Brown $78,700 for the year 2000 and $82,300 in 2001. On top of that, aynmissioners also au­ thorized the Penfora Committee to offer to purchase three years of Municipal Em­ ployees' Retirement System of Michigan (MERS) liability for Brown from Clinton County for a one-time expenditure of $10,696. MERS administers retirement plans for governmental units. Commissioner Rod Goebel, chairman of tlie board's Personnel Committee, said a re­ cent written performance evaluation of Brown resulted in a 3.58 rating out of a possible 4.0, giving him an A-. Commissioner Sandy James gave Brown the highest evaluation, a 4.0, saying that he is an exceptional chief fiscal officer and cooperative and responsive to all board members. James said Brown has outstanding ability to use sound judgment and is well informed on all phases of the county. She said he is a productive negotiator and well accepted by employees. Brown spends more hours on the job than required, James told the board this week. The second highest rating, 3.9, came from County Board Chairman Jim Bailey who said the county is fortunate to have Brown as its administrator. "With what Michael has to offer, I think the commissioners should do everything possible to retain him," Bailey said. He is the type of person and individual that we need, that government needs, and that communities need." See PAY HIKE, cont. page 2 After 2-inches of rain during a 24-hour period Friday, the Thomapple River Monday topped the seven-foot flood stage in Hastings and spilled over its banks, according to local National Weather Senrice observer, Dave McIntyre. Compounding the swelling waters was continued run-off from 65-inches of seasonal snowfall. This home on Howard's Point on Thomapple Lake, a wide spot in the river, is threatened by rising waters late Friday. As of Wednesday, however, the river was down to 6.4 feet, according to McIntyre. Asphalt plant lease proposal under study by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Barry County Planning Commis­ sion earlier this week heard a presentation by Brad Lamberg of the Barry County Road Commission and Fred Brucks of Klett Construction on a possible lease agreement to allow construction of an asphalt plant within the county. Lamberg explained that the Road Com­ mission would lease part of the county's gravel pit in Organgeville Township to Klett, who would operate the plant. Brucks said, "Tune is of the essence if we want to provide the savings to the county and to ourselves during this con­ struction season " lamberg told the commission that this is the most "remotely located" of possible sites. He also explained that there would be some savings to the county from this lease agreement. The plant would also be further from the road and deep in the gravel pit Brocks was given a copy of hours of op­ eration and requirements for gravel pit op­ erands. Members of the commission asked Brucks to contact neighbors of the property to get their reaction to this proposal. A public bearing on the issue will be held at 1 p.m. Monday. May 17, on the special use permit being applied for by Klett Con­ struction. Lamberg said that Klett approached the county with an offer to supply the county with cheaper asphalt and tracking. This would make it possible for the county to do more roads. The commission is cautious about this request because of the controversy that sur­ rounded a previous asphalt plant proposal. The request for a county-wide millage in 1996 was defeated and the county beard from many residents that the government should not get into the asphalt business. Lamberg stressed. "We absolutely will not own it. It will be our gravel, so we will not have to buy gravel." Klett began exploring the possibility of leasing a location for the asphalt plant as a way to expand its business in early spring. According to I-amberg, Klett will look for other properly in the county if it doesn't build al the county owned pit. Jim McManus will contact the commis­ sion's attorney to make sure those on the See ASPHALT, cont. page IS Law Day to honor Dr. James Atkinson "We urge people to participate in Law Day and the Liberty Bell Award to honor a The American Bar Association’s 42nd annual Law Day ceremony May 7 will honor Dr. James Atkinson with the Liberty Bell Award for community service and fea­ ture Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert P. Young at public ceremonies at the Barry County Courthouse. Sponsored by the Barry County Bar As­ sociation, local Law Day festivities are held each year to "celebrate the law and member of the community who has been an asset to the community," said F ekkes Also taking place on Law Day will be mock trials in the family, district and cir­ cuit courtrooms in which students from Central, Star and Northeastern elementary schools will stage the case of "Rumplestiltskin versus the Queen." Students will act as prosecutors, witness, defendants and attorneys when "trying" the United States freedoms," said Bar Associa­ tion President Stephanie Fekkes. A long time family practitioner in Hast­ ings, Dr. Atkinson is the former Barry County medical examiner and performs physicals for local student athletes. He is expected to receive the award from the Bar Association al 11:30 a m. Friday. May 7, in the Circuit Courtroom after being introduced by Probate Judge Richard Shaw. Justice Young, scheduled to speak during the Liberty Bell ceremony at 11 am, was appointed to the Supreme Court this year after having served on the Michigan Court of Appeals since 1995. case. "The mock trials are all open to the pub­ lic and we invite people to come into the courtrooms and watch," said Fekkes. This year's theme is for the third consec­ utive year is: "Celebrate Your Freedom: The Quest for Equality." "Law Day gives us tools to build citi­ zenship and a shared concept of justice." according to the \inencan Bar Association "To maintain the strength and vitality of our legal system, we need to understand the law and believe in its ability to protect our Dr James Atkinson Robert P. Young individual rights, settle disputes and bring us together" �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday April News Briefs: 'Golden Deeds' to be honored The Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations for the Book of Golden Deeds award This is an exclusive Exchange Club program that honors members of the community who serve their fellow cit­ izens. The club annually seeks to rec­ ognize a member of the community for his or her exceptional public-spir­ ited deeds who, because of quiet unas­ suming dedication, may be unrecog­ nized for his or her activities. The award will be presented at the Mayor's Exchange Luncheon on Tues­ day. May 25. The Book of Golden Deeds recipient also has historically been honored with being the grand marshal of the Hastings Sununerfest parade Previous recipients have included the Rev Russell Sarver. Patty Engle and Dave Storms. To nominate someone for the award, call Sara f eldbauer. (616) 945-3775 for an application form Completed nomination forms must be mailed to the following address by May 7: Sara Feldbauer, 418 S. Young Si, Hast­ ings. Mich. 49058. Volunteer center opens May 10 The Volunteer Center of Barry County will open Monday, May 10. Area residents will be able to visit th: center and find out what types of volunteer positions are available, what the qualifications are for those posi­ tions, and what hours are required. They also will be given information on agencies looking for volunteers. They can then fill out applications for the positions they are most interested in, which will then be forwarded to the agencies or organizations to which the volunteer applied. Once volunteers apply at the volun­ teer center, reference checks are made by the center, saving the agencies and organizations some of the footwork involved in recruiting volunteers. The center can be used by any orga­ nization needing volunteers, such as schools, churches, and even commu­ nity service organizations like the Jaycees aid 1'Jwanis. The center is located in the United Way/Barry Community Foundation of­ fices, 450 Meadowlawn, off M-37 on the south end of Hastings. Hours are 8 a m. to 5 p.m Mondays. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. The center is dosed on Fridays. United Way. BCF and the Barry Community Resource Network jointly applied for a grant that is helping to pay for the new center. Other operating funds are being raised through an en­ dowment. donations, and fund-raising activities. For more information on the new center, call 945-2006. 'Miles for Meals' volunteers sought The Barry County Commission on Aging is looking for volunteers to walk and raise funds for the Saturday, May 15. ’Miles for Meals Walkathon." The 10th annual event takes place at 10 am. from the COA headquarters, 120 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Registration starts at 9:30 ajn. One mile and three mile outdoor routes will be available. A Ijnch and prizes will be provided at the conclusion of the walk. One hundred percent of the money collected locally stays in Barry County, COA Nutrition Program Co­ ordinator Corally O'Dell said. People who want to collect pledges and walk in the Meals on Wheels Walkathon are asked to call the COA at 948-4856 by May 1 to pre-register. At the last Walkathon. 56 walkers and their sponsors raised more than 56.000. With those funds, 2.400 hot. nutritious meals were provided to se­ niors. Two hundred thirty-six older adults receive Meals on Wheels through the County COA. The vast majority of clients are chronically ill and/or on low, fixed incomes. In the past year, the COA served more than 45,000 meals to the home­ bound elderly, more than 11.900 meals to seniors at Friendship Centers in Delton, Hastings. Woodland and Nashville; and more than 5.220 Elder- 29 1999 Habitat dinner set for Friday DK Band Boosters give music camp scholarships PAY HIKE, continued from page 1 Brown's lowest marks came from Commissioncr John Barnett. who gave Brown a 3.2 rating without any comments or sug­ gestions. Commissioners Emmet Herrington and Clare Tripp both gave Brown a 3.4 score. Barry County Habitat for Humani­ ty's next Swiss sreak and chicken fund­ raising dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m Friday. April 30, at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green Si, Hastings The special meal fund-raiser occurs Brown "has consistently demonstrated his every spring and fall and the two din­ ners provide sources of revenue to help build a home for a local low income family. The price of the meal is a tree­ majority of the commissioners not under­ standing and/or accepting the philosophy put forth in policy-administration approach to public management" Tripp said she recommends making ap­ knowledge and ability to assume the full range of responsibility normally assigned to a competent administrator." Herrington said. "This has not been possible due to the will donation. Habitat homes have made a difference in the lives of about 15 Barry County families who now have better housing. Hastings will be the locatson of the new home volun­ propriate salary adjustments "and not delay re-writing his contract." Commissioners Robert Wenger. Rod Goebel and Jeff MacKenzic gave Brown a 3.6 rating. Wenger's only written comment was that Brown "needs to make his office more in­ teers will build this spring and sum­ mer. Habitat, an ecumenical Cbrisuan bousing ministry, sells the homes al cost and without interest to make them affoidable for those who qualify. Alumni banquet tickets on sale Tickets for the 112th annual Hast­ Delton Kellogg High School students receiving scholarships from the boosters to attend the Smith Walbridge dinic were (front left) Drew Goebel, (front right) Matt Bernard, and (back, from left) Josh Shultz. Jason Harvath. and Jon Kidd. At center in front is Katheleen Joseph, who was chosen as the new drum major for the high school band and will be attending the Smith Walbridge Drum Major Clinic July 11­ 16. She was awarded a $150 scholarship by the DKMBA. The boosters are also paying up to $5 fa each private lesson taken by a DK band a choir student. ings High School Alumni banquet will be on sale starting Saturday. May 1. through Saturday, June 5. The banquet will be held Saturday evening. June 12, at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The tickets are 59 per person. They may be purchased at Bosley Pharmacy or by mail through Donna (Bachelder) Kinney at 415 North. Taffee Drive. Anniversary classes will bold recep­ tions in separate rooms in the high school starting at 5 pan. June 12 and putting a lot of thought and effort into his performance review because it’s important in professional growth. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher also Students at Delton Kellogg Middle School pictured above received a $75 scholarship from the musk: boosters association so they could attend the Smith Walbridge Clinic July 6-10 at the University of Illinois The clinic will train the students to be better leaders in the areas of marching and musicianship. From left are Amanda VanderPloeg, Matt Billin. Jimmy Sackett. Allan Poteet. Aleshia Lankerd. Alicia McIntyre, and Ashley Lybrink. (Musing is Jessie Johncock) ferent components, a single donation sonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. For more information, call 1-800GIVELIFE "Michael is a very capable administrator. He has worked effectively with the court system, which is a big part of county gov­ ernment...," Fisher said. He noted that conflicts between branches 'Spring Fling* is May 14-16 of government are fairly commonplace, but that hasn't occurred in Barry, in part, be­ cause of Brown's ability. Fisher said the county is in excellent fi­ The annual "Spring Fling* in Hast­ ings again will kick off Michigan venturous. Spring Fling Chairwoman Julie DeBoer notes tha' about 900 students from the Hastings Middle School will tackle a variety of jobs to dean up the The De'ton Kellogg Music Boosters Association awarded a combined total of $2,000 in scholarships to Delton band students this year to allow the students to attend summer music camps The Delton Kellogg Middle School students above will receive minimum $100 scholarships from the boosters to attend a two-week session at Blue Lake Fine Aris Camp this summer. In front, from left, are Bethany Jones. Tonya LaRoma, and Whitney Knollenberg Back, from left, are Tiffany Wasserman. Sally Newton. Sarah Font, and Cristine Woznicki DKMS band students win firsts city on that day. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting area-wide garage sales, but "if they don't want to do it in their bane, they can rent space on the (Barry County) Courthouse lawn for 510 for one day,* Chamber sioner (Emmet) Herrington has made the statement and I agree with him that Michael's young, he s done an excellent job. he's got a lot of career ahead of him and dollars are going to chase him for awhile and we may not be able to always Historic Chariton Park is planning an activity fa Friday evening, May 14. and will be host for the 11th an­ nual Corvette Celebration Sunday. May 16. The County YMCA, in conjunction with the Hastings Rotary Club, will hold a used sports equipment sale Sat­ urday. May 15. on the courthouse chase it, but we're in a position now that we can " "This is not an attempt to buy his (Brown's) loyalty," Goebel said. "...We in­ crease our odds if we re competitive " During his first year on the job in Barry County, Brown distinguished himself by lawn Donations may include such items as bikes, skis, baseball, football pacs (food for weekends or evenings) were delivered. 945-0150. think Michael has been an important ingre­ dient in that process I would hate to see him go..." While discussing the issue of trying to retain Brown, County Board Chairman Jim Bailey told the board tliat "Brown went on record as saying he was not going to bid himself out for more dollars and pick one county against the other." He also noted that if Brown did leave the county, the board would probably have to "start with somebody less than what we've got" for a higher salary than Brown is cur­ Commissioner Robert Wenger, however, said "How long can you buy a man's loy­ alty? At some point we can't afford him." "That's true," Bailey said. "Commis­ have a space without charge. Others may rent a 10- by 10-foot space fa 510. poor to the sale The Y also will bring in a 30-foot climbing tower geared fa all ages and all climbing abilities. Three can climb al a time fa 55 each, per climb. To participate in Spring Fling a fa more information call 945-2454 a nancial condition, which is attributable to a number of factors, including the County Board, better performance by the court sys­ tem and better county administration. ’..J rently receiving. To have a good administrator, "you're paying for what you get." Bailey said. Executive Directa Dixie Stadel-Manshum said. Chamber members can and hockey equipment, roller blades, sports shoes, balls and exercise equip­ ment Donas are being asked to bring sports items to the Y during the week county. Running county government is comphcated-and Fisher said Brown is enthusiastic going extremely well." During the past four years that Fisher has been in public office, which coincides with Brown's tenure, "it seems to me that the county administration is on a definite upswing." Fisher said. Anyone who is at least 17 yean old, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in rea­ sale and a climbing tower for the ad­ spoke at the board meeting on behalf of re­ taining Brown. Fisher said be and the other judges would like the county board "to take any reason­ able steps necessary" to keep Brown in the and "brings a lot of energy to the job and I think that’s what we need." Fisher said be had seen the county go through different stages during the past 20 years "and it seems to me dial things are might help a burn patient accident victim and cancer survivor. Week next month. The May 14-16 events will include the city cleanup and street sweep, city­ wide garage sales, entertainment and educational display:. Two new attrac­ tions will be a used sports equipment rarely found. The integrity of his judgment merits the necessary support to allow for additional responsibility.” MacKenzic noted that his evaluation was based on a short working relationship since he has been a commissioner for only three months. "I have been impressed with Mr Brown's broad knowledge of county government, and very impressed with his ability to work effectively with people." Mackenzie said. "I have beard no complaints that I consider credible of Mr. Brown's performance." "I was very pleased by the board's sup­ portant to me," Brown said when asked to comment on the rave reviews lie received. "I work for the board and I try to work hard for the board." Brown said He said be appreciated commissioners Blood drivtf will be May 3 Delton. Local Red Cross officials said that 97 percent of the population will have received a blood transition by age 75, yet only 5 percent of the population donates. They added (hat because dona­ tions arc typically made into three dif­ desires and intentions of a diverse board (for the most part) with a professionalism loo port and their desire to retain me," Brown said Tuesday afternoon. "The vote of confidence today was im­ the banquet will get under way at 6 with punch bowl. Dinner will be at 6:30. The American Red Cross win have a community blood drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday, May 3, at the St Am­ brose Church, 11252 Floria Road. dependent of the board on financial matters. He is the officer in charge of finance and should be making the recommendation to board (Finance Committee) " Goebel said Brown "has implemented the Delton Kellogg Middle School band students participating in the MSBOA District Ten solo and ensemble competition at Otsego High School Apnl 17 all received First Division (superior) ratings They are (from left) Sally Newton, Will Campbell, Amanda VanderPloeg. Bethany Jones. Tonya LaRoma and Chris Kidd Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. turning down a 3 to 5 percent pay raise that the Personnel Committee was ready to au­ thorize in accordance with his contract and positive job performance evaluation. Brown had said then that he believed his salary increase would be inappropriate because county employees had been voluntarily taking tune off without pay to reduce the budget and all county de­ partments had complied with a request to reduce their operating budgets. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 29 1999 - Page 3 School traffic solutions apparently working well by David T. Young Editor The proposed solutions to the traffic congestion and safety problems al Central Elementary School appear to be working out fine. So the Hastings City Council learned Monday night in a letter sent by Central's Parent Teacher Organization Parents and school officials approached the council a couple of months ago to ask that something be done about vehicles moving too fast while children walk to and from school on South Broadway. They also asked that steps be taken to alleviate traffic congestion in the mornings and afternoons while parents pick up or drop off their chil­ dren. A special committee of the PTO, school officials. Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Di­ rector of Public Services Jeff Mansfield came up with several recommendations for solutions, including a stop sign in the middle of South Broadway and a few park­ ing restrictions. The letter received at the council meeting Monday night was signed by PTO Presi­ dent Laura Brandt. Vice President Deb Kienzlc, Treasurer Kelly Vogel and Secre­ tary Ixxi Kidder. It read: "Thank you for your help in resolving our safely concerns for our students who walk to school. We arc so pleased at the re­ duction in traffic speeds we have observed near Central Elementary. The new stop sign at the comer of Walnut and Broadway has made it so much easier for our children to cross this busy street. The no parking signs on Walnut, along with the increased police presence make this street safer loo." Mansfield told the council. "We still have some issues with this location, but to my knowledge it's working well." Sarver added. "Il’s looking promising." In other business at Monday night's meeting, the council: • Heard a report from Economic Devel­ opment Director L. Joseph Rahn, in which he noted Hastings* application for a grant for a park north of the industrial incubator has been approved by the Michigan De­ partment of Environmental Quality. How­ ever. approval is still need from the Michi­ gan Economic Development Corporation. • Denied a request from John and Cindy Winebrenner to build a home on an unde­ veloped portion of Kelly Street, which is forbidden by local ordinance. The city re­ quires die road to be built to city standards before lite house can >c occupied. City Manager Howard Penrod said. "We've been fairly consistent in not allow­ ing them (residents who ask) to build un­ less the street is improved." Otherwise, he contended, there is "no incentive to have the street paved and participate in a special assessment." Cindy Winebrenner told the council that she and her husband have "just that one lot. and it's useless to us unless we can build on it." Councilman David Jasperse said the mat­ ter is a question of fairness. He noted, for example, that a group of people who live on Blair Street were in attendance that night io ask for their street to be paved. The vote to deny was 7-1 with Council­ man Donald Tubbs dissenting and Harold Hawkins absent. • Authorized developer Jim Brown’s pur­ chase. for $1,285, of additional industrial park property to add to the property he al­ ready owns there. Royal Products agreed to release its option on the 28x400-foot par­ necessity of a special assessment district for residents to have curb, gutter and black­ top on West Blair Street. • Gave final plat approval to the South­ eastern Village residential development be­ ing undertaken by Jim Wiswell. The city received a cashier's check for $64,800 to guarantee the work on the pro­ ject will be completed. None of the houses can be occupied until the plat is completed, Penrod noted. • Adopted a resolution approve he Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan. Mansfield served as the city's representative on the Solid Waste Management Commit­ tee, which worked on the plan. • Adopted a resolution to officially close Country Club Drive, but the city is not vacating the road and remains as owner of that property. • Approved a request from Felpausch to have its annual Michigan Battle Cats base­ ball clinic at Fish Hatchery Park Saturday. June 12. • Granted a request from Ruby Cairns of the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) io have its annual dairy program at the Hastings Public Library at 9 a.m. Friday. June 4. • Approved a request from the local American Legion Post to have the annual Memorial Day parade at 10:30 a.m. Mon­ day. May 31, at Boltwood and State Street A special project undertaken by fifth-graders at Central Elementary improved the student?' memorization skills, allowed them to learn more about famous people in U.S. history, and even gave them an opportunity to help each other, according to fifth grade teacher Julie Carlson. The students memorized facts about various historic personages and then last Thursday dressed up like those people, gathered in the school library and pretended they were wax figures of the people. Other elementary stucknts then went around pushing buttons to activate the "wax museum figures." who recited facts ihey'd memorized. “It's been amazing to see (the fifth-graders) help each other memorize" their speeches, Carlson said. Above (right), Mallori Spoelstra tells students about Florence Nightingale. Central 5th-graders and approved a request from the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee to allow pets on leashes join the parade procession. • Heard Mayor Frank Campbell read proclamations honoring the Hastings High School varsity basketball team and recog­ nizing Arson Awareness Week cel. • Set a public bearing for May 10 on the Area businesses help Hastings students learn economics by Mary Warner Staff Writer Considering Uul the words "coxi class' can induce terror in even the most stalwart of college liberal arts students, the teaching of economics al an elementary level might seem an ambitious undertaking However, elementary teachers in Hastings ae finding thenue>ves needing to teach more about economics because of new social studies MEAP tests. Fifth-graders took the lest for the first time this past February, and bumped into words they'd never heard of. like 'opportu­ nity cost' The new tests are "very difficult.' Central fourth-grade teacher Marianne Kendall said. Some of the economics knowledge required by the test is not con­ tained in the current elementary curriculum, Some of the students in Carolyn Mettz's class are pictured with their economics instructors. In front, from left, are Andy Hall. Jessie Burch, Nikita Farmer and Katee McCarthy In back, from left, are Jason Bies, Maggie Buehi, Becky Wieland of Viking. KeKi Tebo of Tyden, and Jake Lumbert. Jeremiah Johnson was Henry Ford. Kimber Negus was Amelia Earhart. she said. As a result, Hastings elementary schools are joining together with their business partners to leach fourth-graders in the school district a Junior Achievement course on economics. At Central Elementary last week, employees from Viking began teaching the first of six hour-long sessions to fourth­ graders. Students are learning such things as bow natural resources combine with human resources to produce capital re­ sources, where natural resources come from, the principals of supply and demand, what income and expenses are, bow a busi­ ness tracks its income and expenses, and the importance of profits to businesses. Statewide, the social studies tests have received criticism from some educators, and some analyses of them have indicated parts of the test have a high school difficulty level rather than being targeted toward fifth­ grade students Josh Dewey portrayed Wall Disney. Josh actually installed a real push button in a cardboard box. (Students attending the wax museum presentation had to push buttons before the fifth-graders recited their speeches.) The box warns that students should 'push only once or it'll self-destruct.' Advertise in... Mary Campbell and Steve Nummer of Viking take students in Marianne Kendall's class through the first economics lesson. The Hastings BANNER Call us at... 945-9554 GET RESULTS! Deb Baker of Viking and student Tyler Kelly are pictured in Emmalene McConnell's class during an economics lesson given by Baker Rachel Wood portrayed Benjamin Franklin. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 29 1999 l€TT€RS from our readers... Don’t blame the music for the Colorado tragedy To the editor: In the aftermath of the horrible murders in Colorado, people find themselves asking on important question — bow could this have happened? Some people in the media again have chosen to blame modem music as a direct catalyst in "driving" these two boys into being cold-blooded killers. In my generation, music became the newest inductee in a long list of cultural mediums to be accused of causing moral decay, others previously (or currently) tar­ geted among the many not mentioned, in­ clude novels, comic books, video games and cartoon programs. Most of the paranoia about modem mu­ sic began in the 1980s with the accusation that Ozzy Osborne drove a teen-ager to commit suicide. The song "Suicide Solu­ tion" actually was a call to warn people of the dangers of alcoholism, a disease that re­ sulted in the death of one of Osborne's closest friends. Osborne himself is an alco­ holic and often discusses his problems to raise awareness. Rap music was the next victim. Censor­ ship groups accused the artists of contribut­ ing to violence through use of "offensive" language and a reflection of the world they grew up in. Of course, these groups did not raise arms against rap until middle class white kids began listening to it, but that is another topic in itself. The current musical enemies in the wake of the tragedy in Colorado have been such groups as Marilyn Manson and German groups KMFDM and Rammstein. Manson is a frequent target these days for many Christian groups. His lyrics often are taken out of context to propagate negative feel­ ings. and many themes reported by right wing groups is simply not true. The Amer­ ican Family Association released faulty af­ fidavits of teens who allegedly saw things at concerts that are completely unimagin­ able. The AFA pulled the pages off their website after a lawsuit was filed for slander. In reading the lyrics from all three of Manson's albums, I could not find any evi­ dence of blatant or even subtle suggestions of mass murder or anything relating to the tragedy of last week. As one Manson fan said on a local news broadcast before the recent concert, "It is entertainment, period. If someone can't understand that, then they already have problems." In. the media witch bunt against music, they have attempted to draw a connection betwrtfn two boys' obsession with Nazism and German-based artists. This is insulting to me and the many Gennan-Amcricans in this country. It's the same as a foreigner assuming every Pat Boone fan is a member oftbcKKT. Though thrir lyrics often do contain vio­ lent themes, Rammstein does not condone acts of murder or anything close 10 what occurred in Littleton. And unless the lis­ tener is fluent in German or has a transla­ tion nandy. Rammstein’s words are indeci­ pherable to us. The greatest surprise and personal insult was in the accusation that KMFDM is pro­ Nazi and liable for the actions of two teen­ agers in Colorado. The media, in the at­ tempt for a "big story," simply takes cer­ tain song lyrics completely out of context. Perhaps they should have read the lyrics from the KMFDM song "Terror" before re­ leasing their stories. A portion says, "Our societies are saturated with bloodlust, sen­ sationalism and violence as a result of alienation from one selfs reality/How much longer do we tolerate mass murder?" and We shall use all peaceful means to overcome tyranny/persists and march on/they can't use our shame against us." For the past 15 years, the major source of inspiration for KMFDM came from in­ equality. anti-Nazi and anti-violent themes, as well as them being one of the most one of a smaller number of stars to retain a sense of humility well into their careers. As far as influence on the two boys in Colorado, if it would not have been these groups, there would have been others to take the blame. If this had occurred in the 1950s, comic books would have been seen as the villains. All the groups the boys lis­ tened to, the video games played, the movies the two boys watched arc all popu­ lar in other industrial countries, yet the vi­ olence is not as frequent or as tragic as in this country. There was murder and vio­ lence before Marilyn Manson, before comic books, and unfortunately there will be murder long after Manson is simply a cul­ tural footnote for the 1990s. I am in no way approving of their acts, but in our haste and aftershock, we must be careful not to point the finger at the wrong things. Like it or not, music is an m! form Mu­ sic reflects, rather than controls, different aspects of our society. From KMFDM to many rap artists to the anti-war songs of the Vietnam era, music reflects trends in our culture that might be masked by Lie Love, parenting answers to killings try. Music is a medium that is and should be protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution. Not all music needs to remain bound to common and benign themes — a counterculture may not be for ever> «nc, but it is a necessary element in art. Even such great artists as Beethoven were viewed as more radical in their time than any of the artists I described above The country should embrace free thought and varied art, not undermine mediums they don't find personally attractive, only for their own self-important agenda. Any parents or people curious about more details of the artists or concerned about messages of some of these groups are welcome to contact me. Jason Windes, Hastings Editor's Note: Perhaps the argument could be made that if we outlaw Marilyn Manson, we also should ban composer Richard Wagner, whose white supremacist music of the 19th century inspired Adolf Hitler's evil plans. Imagine being forbidden to listen to "The Ride of the Valkyries." mass media or other groups in this coun- Commissioners work against shelter To the editor: I am writing in regards to the article in the April 18 banner. "Township Donations to Animal Shelter.” I’m not very good about political issues, but why arc four of our county commis­ sioners making it so difficult for the town­ ships to donate money toward the new ani­ mal shelter? Unless those four arc deliber­ ately making it difficult so the Animal Shel­ ter 2000 Committee cannot meet the July 1999 deadline? It sounds to me that maybe we need to get commissioners in there who arc more com- munity and county conscious - not self absorbed conscious. The townships that wish to donate should just donate to the Humane Society and des­ ignate it toward the new shelter. I want to commend the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee for the hard work they have all been doing and the time they have donated to get this animal shelter idea off the ground. They can call me when ready. I will donate my time to help build the shel­ ter. Deb James H istings To the editor: Wc have seven schools throughout the United States in which students have killed students and it seems no one wants to do anything about it. I may be speaking from a prison, but I’m still human and care about what happens to our nation and people around the world. Our children need help, as they arc destroy­ ing themselves in many ways and I’ve shared my views more than once in hopes that it would be heard by many, but they haven’t been published for anyone to read. Since “1997," 1 1/2 years ago, the first student killing was in Mississippi and as of April 21 the killings arc still going on in schools around the witid. I say "not again, people." We’ve had seven too many wake-up calls in seeing what our schools arc going through today and in Mississippi, Ken­ tucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oregon and now Littleton, Colo. Wc just saw 15 special children murdered and 16 students injured because nothing is being done as people forget when the first killing happened. I hope this is a wake-up call to all the car­ ing people out there. Because I sec “little" is being done and there is no support of any kind to save our children in schools today. The two students who killed called them­ selves the “trenchcoat mafia" and had a belief of a gothic worship of Satanism, an anti-God group. Arc these normal kids? I feel wc as parents should see if a child is acting weird or having more anger than nor­ mal. Jesus said, “Be ye angry and sin not." Anger is part of life, but to dress like killers and not believe in God, something’s wrong here and it’s sad. The two suspects committed suicide as they were only confused students who were made fun of in school. They were labeled as uncool, and teased. But that’s been going on since the ‘60s, when I was in school, and the ’70s. But, life was different then. When one got angry, it was “meet me after school” and a few punches were thrown that's that. But today the security I see that’s needed is the parents doing as the safety should start at home and end at home. All children need to be shown love, be talked to and do fun things together as a family should in an everyday function in a home making our schools to be like a prison or as a security place won’t work. If a teen has problems with anger, then an anger management class and parenting classes are one place to start. If they have them here in prison, they really should have classes out there someplace. The things children’s minds arc being exposed to these days arc not their fault. It¥ the lawmakers and die Senators and the par­ ents who don’t take time to do their part in training a child, «s God tells us. So when they arc old they will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:16. All the metal detectors, school guards, or monitoring cameras will not protect our children in schools if they arc not being raised with respect for human lives, love and to be thankful for the breath of life only God gives each of us everyday. We all should be thankful for another day and a chance to sec our friends, to make amends, to sec the sun rise and set, and to spread love and joy along our way and to not waste one minute. Life goes so quickly and let’s pray for the families who have lost children in school violence and thank the dear Lord. Just for this day. County losing good servant Dear editor: It was with mixed emotions that I read of served as our drain commissioner for 11 the retirement of Robert Shaffer. I remember Earl McKibben and I pre­ senting Shaffer’s name to the Board of Supervisors. He became the environmental health director for Barry County - eventual­ ly for the Eaton-Barry Health Board, and for everyone” - but that is not always true. We just have to learn to live without them! Bob, has lived what he has professed. part time for Ionia County. After 30 years, he retired and now has years. It is said “there’s always a replacement May the best be with him and Rosie in their retirement. Victor Eckardt, Woodland Township Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822 Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-8221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) ^25-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. tongue in cheek groups, resulting in being HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by...Hastings Banner, A Division of J-Ad Grapfucs inc 1952N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49053-0602 (816)945-9554 John Jacobs Inc. 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If kids are taught about God, "Two of the main reasons for the tragedy are people who are against Christ and parents maybe we'd have more who aren't really aware of morality, less teen pregnancy, what their kids are doing or less violence. When you take thinking." away the foundation, society can't stand " "Where was the parental "I think the reasons arc raparUton? Perhaps this will complex. We live In a society be a wake-up call that that wants al! the problems to unremitting teasing can be be solved like thry are in harmful. I hope school sitooms - in 30 minutes or counseling services were less. We want instantaneous justice, we want instantaneous relief of grief." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 29 1999 - Page 5 L€TT€RS from our readers... financial FOCUS COA needed more than dog shelter fumlshf»ci by...Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. You can be a millionaire Most everyone would like to be a mil­ lionaire. Just look at one of last year’s best­ sellers, “The Millionaire Next Door" by Thomas Stanley. Unfortunately, too few believe they can achieve millionaire status. Consider the example of a man preparing for retirement. He had worked hard, raised a family, lived well without extravagance and invested for (he future. As the man ap­ proached his golden years, he thought, “Re­ tirement would be a lot easier if I were one of those millionaires I read about.” But as he began listing his assets, he was surprised to learn tha' he was a millionaire. How did he do it? Most financial experts define a millionaire as someone who has $1 million or more in liquid assets, which in­ cludes cash, stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other securities. These can be sold im­ mediately or provide regular income. Other assets such as a home, business or col­ lectibles are part of a person’s net worth but hard to figure into a retirement plan for reg­ ular income. Like this man, most people become mil­ lionaires because they plan for their future rather than spending big today. They rea­ sonably project how much money they’ll need at retirement to provide a comfortable living for an additional 20 to 30 years. Self-made millionaires avoid high per­ sona) debt. Most have found they can be happy without overspending. This charac­ teristic is what separates the people who live for today from those who will live well in the future. As another example, a couple in their early 40s was planning to move to a large Home that they could well afford but didn’t need. After some financial planning, they decided to stay put and funnel the consider­ able amount of cash they saved each year into investments. With reasonable returns, this alone should afford them a comfortable retirement. Self-made millionaires establish specific investment programs and invest regularly. They don’t waste time looking for get-richquick schemes Moat contribute the maxi­ mum allowed to retirement plans. IRAs and 401 (k)s. They also allocate a percentage of their annual camings to other investments. These investments typically focus on consistency of returns rather than short- term theatrics. Blue chip stocks, high-qual­ ity growth stocks and stock funds arc rea­ sonable long-term investments that can make it through market ups and downs. Finally, millionaires take interest in their investments. They watch economic devel­ opments and read respected financial publi­ cations. This knowledge helps them under­ stand and analyze advice they receive. And the wealthy are generally willing «o seek and listen to professional advice, asking questions until they understand the an­ swers. Becoming a millionaire is a reachable goal, but it demands hard work, determina­ tion and self-discipline. Would you recog­ nize a millionaire if you saw one? Probably not. But then, you could be looking at a millionaire in the mirror. All you have to do is think, act and plan like one. - STOCKS The following pnees are from the close business of last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week ATiT Amentech Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DAN Financial DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon Family DoHar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg IBM .ICPenney Johnson 4 Johnson Kmart Kellogg Company McDonalds Simpson Industries Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 53 67-7/16 75 43-5/8 69-7/16 21-15/16 101-5/16 118 78-1/4 24 23-7/8 64-1/16 88-1/2 14- 3/4 212 48-3/16 101-15/16 15- 1/16 37-11/16 43- 1/4 44- 9/16 10-1/4 14-5/8 ' -2-13/16 ♦1-15/16 ♦2-1/16 ♦1-15/16 ♦2-13/16 -1/16 +3-15/16 ♦1-15/16 -1-15/16 ♦11/16 ♦1-1/16 ♦1/16 +3/8 -1/8 +45 ♦4-7/16 +4-11/16 -1-1/8 +2-5/8 -7/8 t7/8 ♦1/2 -15/16 6-1/8 +1/4 28-7/8 ♦1/4 60-5/16 +2-3/8 50-3/4 ♦2-1& 232 00 •2.45 519 ♦ 05 10831.71 +383.16 888.000,000 -87.000.000 To the editor: James Bailey for Stale House of Repre­ sentatives? No! I do not recommend it. Wc are taxed to the hilt now. Bailey says there is more money in solid waste than in drugs. How he would know is another outer world explanation. A good case for “no” is: Bailey hires Dave Dykstra, a developer for position in Barry County Road Commission. Dykstra goes before Barry County Zoning Board and Bailey, a member, docs not say a word against him or his partners. Dykstra, Jack Lenz, and the other road overseer get at least $17,000 a year in wages, retirement and health insurance. The Road Commission docs not need that board. At the least, they should be elected, not appointed. Dykstra can pad his gas mileage from road work and his land devel­ opment work. We had someone not loo long ago that was accused of same slight of hand. Dykstra is the same one that Thomapple Township said didn’t get approval to build a road, then turns so apologetic. Il's the cart before the horse. These commissioners are on all the com­ mittees and arc overpaid for everything, whether it’s needed or not. What do these chummy relationships cost to the taxpay­ ers? Plenty! Wc would be better off without zoning. Bailey is behind the giving a wad of money to the dog shelter. Donald Trump would be proud of that building when they arc done. Docs Sheriff Steve DeBoer have any time for office? All 1 hear is dog shelter and then he whines when he doesn’t get the money. Those pablum pukers don’t seem to real­ ize that the animals arc more interested in cat or dog heaven than how they get there. Myself, I know how I will go, but do not know where. The big project should be for the Com­ mission on Aging. If the Baileys, etc., say “no money, has to be millage,” then I say let’s close Michigan Avenue, from Apple Street to Michigan, Io through traffic. C.O.A. traffic only. Dog Pound millage has been voted down before, but they get half of our taxes. What about the C.O.A.? Politicians like Bailey should be returned to earth and out of office. A quote from one former commis­ sioner who retired was... “Hoped 1 have added some wood to the wood pile.” Taxes. Does that sound like Bender? I sec the C.O.A. building was mentioned as 80 years old. The Barry County Health Department was in there for years, 1940s, etc. That building was bought by a group of people, young and old, for a place for young people to gather, a Community Activities Center, (C.A.C.). They bought it for $14,000 and had paid four or five thousand dollars off when they were out-foxed by some ciders and statesmen. They rented space to the C.O.A. for offices The first thing the Community Activities Center knew, the board was stacked by C.O.A. members and the C.A.C. was a thing of the past. I think the Benders could fill in the commissioners' end of tak­ ing it over. The rest of the loan was paid off. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners hasn't gone overboard on helping the COA. What a shame1 Close Michigan Avenue in the meantime Next election, wc can stand a complete turnover of commissioners. Donald Johnson. Middleville Parents should be talking to kids To the editor: After incidents such as the student shoot­ ings in Littleton Colo., wc ask ourselves, why did this tragedy occur and could any­ thing have been done to have prevented it from happening? As a community, we need to look at what wc arc doing to help prevent a similar stu­ dent terrorist attack from happening here. As adults, wc are not helpless in prevent­ ing violence comrJttcd by children. Par­ ents have a great deal of influence on their children and can do something today by sit­ ting down and talking with their kids. Even pre-schoolers pay attention to TV news reports or photos they see in the news­ paper. Ask your children what they know and how they feel about the Littleton shoot­ ings. Most shooting deaths shown on TV, in movies or on video games glorify the shoot­ er. Rarely do they show the painful after­ math that victims or their families go through. Parents can use the Littleton mur­ ders to talk about why it was wrong for those boys to kill their classmates ami why violence isn’t the answer to angry feelings. in several of the communities where school shootings have occurred, the boys told other children that they were planning an attack. Adults and children need to take all threats seriously and report them to the school or police immediately. Listen to your children's music. Watch the video games or movies they see. If you hear violent lyrics or see violence in what they watch, talk with your kids. Find out if they understand that death is permanent and hurting someone else is wrong. Many music groups, movies or videos games glorify violence and kids can get caught up in the fantasy of having power through violence. Parents can help elimi­ nate those unhealthy and dangerous fan­ tasies. A difficult subject to address is that of gun ownership. Wc have to look at the fact that many of these children who murdered got the weapons out of their own homes. If you or another family member own a gun, now is the time to look at how that gun is secured. You may believe your child would never kill someone but if your gun isn’t locked up, anyone could use it, a visiting toddler, a burglar, your child’s best friend who hap­ pens to be depressed or another family member. In West Michigan wc have had two teenage boys who took their parents' lives. If your child goes hunting with you and knows how to use a gun. go over the safety rules and tell them you never want the weapons used against another person. School or family violence is a separate issue than those individuals concerned with personal protection. If you decide that you no longer want to keep a gun in your home, remember that the Barry County Sheriffs Department accepts unwanted weapons at anytime. The bottom line is that parents can do a great deal to protect their children just by talking with them and keeping the lines of communication open. It^ never too early or late to talk about violence prevention. Wc can help our kids today just by talk­ ing. Pat Jorgenson Prairieville Township BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER REPORT CRIME 1-800-310-9031 -KBMAHDS- Watch for | """"""RichardVilde JESUS VIDEO HASTINGS - Mr. Richrjd Vilde, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, April 24, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. * ■RW*. coming free to 300 homes in the Dowling area May 8. * barrycommunity* * PRAYER Mr. Vilde was bom on January 28,1911 in Latvia, the son of Karlis and Anna (Balodis) Plintc. He was raised in Latvia and attended schools there. He came to the United States in 1949 from Germany. He lived in California for a brief time before coming to Hastings in 1950. Mr. Vilde married Aleksandra Janson on October 30, 1950. 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EOE �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 29. 1999 Marshall Grand Ila M. Francisco of Founders Delton Weekend, she was a 4-H leader for many years DELTON - Ila M. Francisco, age 89, of Delton, passed away April 22, 1999 in Hastings. Mrs. Francisco was bom May 22, 1909, in Cooper Township in Allegan County, the daughter of David and Addie (Foote) Munger. She graduated from the Prairieville School and attended Western Normal High School and received her GED in Delton. Mrs. Francisco was a waitress at the former Huffman’s Restaurant in Delton and clerked al the former Campbell Grocery in Delton. She also babysat with many children and washed and ironed and sewed for many people. She married Frank Francisco on November 1, 1928 and he preceded her in death on July 12, 1993. She lived in Martin until the age of 15. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton & a life member of the Barry County Extension Club and a member of the Inland Lakes Garden Club. She was honored in 1980 as & was very active in school activities. She was also preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Betty in 1929; four sisters, Violet Holman. Esther St. Joh, Nina Downs, & Lila Cowels; three brothers, Olin Munger, Leon Munger. & Clem Munger. Mrs. Francisco is survived by 2 daughters. Dolores and Don Mohn of Delton; Joan and Jerry Brownell of Olivet; 2 sons; James and Lilah Francisco of Delton; Jerry and Karen Francisco of Allegan. 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. 1 brother, Clair Munger of Battle Creek and a brother-in-law; Clayton St. John of Richland; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Francisco were held Monday, April 26, 1999 at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Reverend William A. Hertel officiated. Burial was in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church or Delton District Library. .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASA.NTVIEH FAMILY CHURCH ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 260! Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service. 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11 00 i.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6.00 pm, Bible Study <t Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 8799 Gull Road. Richland, Ml 49083 Phone 6164*29-9243. 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiration. Minister Res Maria Barcewski; Co-Mintster Rev Gerre Parker Time: 10.15 a.m. Healing Service; 11 00 a.m. Celebration. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South, Pas­ tor Br.-nt Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School al 10.00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd St 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all sen-ices. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T. Iluttwick. vicar at 948-9604 Si Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Mich. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m ; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service, 6.00 p m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or U Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade), Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED MCTHOD1ST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, MI 49058 Pastoi Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday. 9:00 a.m.; Rev. Ken Vaught; 11:00 a.m.; Rev. Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:45 a.m. for all ages. 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.; BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5.TX) p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.; freewill of­ fering. Wc welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Chrisik Love, and the fellowship of people who care. p.m.; Sunday Masses 8.00 a.m and 11:00 a.m.. Confession Saturday 4:00 - 4:30 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday. 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m., 9:55 a.m. and 11:20 am Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m Youth group .neets Wednesday 6:30 p.m also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 a m. io 12 noon Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday b 00-8 00 pm Warriors (grades K5th). serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6:00 p.m.; Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings, Ml 49058. St. Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 a.m. 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 HRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries, Pastor Aaron Welch - Music, Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children and adults. Morning Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday - Family Night 6:00 p.m.. Awana. Jr. & Sr High Youth, Bible Study and Prayer. Thursday A.M. - Women's Bible Study. Thursday P.M. • Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study. Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH HASTINGS APOSTOUC TABERNACLE. (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor I mile cast of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus, 945-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224; 6:30 p.m - Bible Study for ail. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the HbrldHide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St. (corner of S Broad­ way and W. Center). Church Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014. Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Sunday Worship Services - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Christian Education 10 a.m.; Nrrsery Available at 10 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m.; Worship 11 im, P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm ; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children^ min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.‘ Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth meet­ ings, Junior-Senior High. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHGDIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling. Pastor DcAnn Dobbs. Phone 616­ Times 9 00 a.m. Traditional; 10:15 a m. Sun­ 721-8077 Service day School; 11:15 a m. Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery provided Ju­ nior church. Youth group Thurs­ days senior mc-ls 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7 30 p.m. For more information call the church office. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches <& these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Preu npuons” - 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. Hartings. Michigan BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave., Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Worship 11 am. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. Kid's quizzing, 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day, 6:30 p.m, Kidk Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday. 9:00 a m . Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further informa­ tion call the church office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St, Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. May 2 8 00 A 10:45 a m Worship, 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). Thurs­ day, April 29 - 4:00 p.m. Children's Choir, 4:45 Youth Ensemble; 7.00 Adult Choir. Baptism Living. Teen AA/NA Saturday. May I - 9:30 Cathechism 4; 8:00 NA Monday, May 3 - 7:00 p.m. Brothers of Grace Tuesday. May 4 - 7:00 p.m Shepherding Committee; 7:30 p.m. Over Anon Wednesday, May 5 10:00 a.m. Wordwatchcrs. 6:30 p.m. Education Comm, at Mcx. Conn., 7:00 p.m. Sarah Circle. HASTINGS HRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education. Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music, Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Ba.r.cr free building wi h elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: 9 30 a m Sunday School - Every Sunday, classes are available for EVERY­ ONE! Classes for children and youth are based on grade level. Three classes. Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps, are taught for adults; 10:30 a.m. Coffee fellow­ ship; 11 00 a.m. Worship - child care available for infants St tod­ dlers hni age 4, and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. WEDNESDAYS 4 30 p m Pio­ neer Clubs THURSDAYS. - 5:00 p.m. - Youth Handbells; 6:30 p.m. - Adult Handbells; 7:30 pm. Chancel Choir. Annual Mother­ Daughter Banquet May 5th. 6.30 p.m. “A Magical Evening". Adults $5. Children 4-12 yrs. S3. Children Under 4 yn. Free Contact Church Office for Ticket Purchase (616) 945-9574 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616 ) 945-5463 G. Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor. Sally C Keller. Director. Noan's Ark PreSchool Saturday. May I - 7:30 p.m Concern Group *1 meets at the Manse Sunday. May 2 - 8:30 a m Chancel Choir Warm-up. 9:00 a.m Traditional Worship Service*; 9:50 a.m Children's Worship, 10 00 a.m. Coffee Hour in the Din­ ing Room. 10 10 air. Sunday School for all ages. ;l:20 a m Contemporary Worship Service*. •Nursery is provided during both Worship Services The 9 00 Ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCH AM Radio. Monday. May 3 - 6 30 p m The Annual Daughters' Banquet Sharpe Hall Tuesday. May 4 - 6.15 a m Men's Bible Study at the YMCA Office. 9 00-3 00 Lake Michigan Presbyterian Womens Spring Gathering. 6 45 p m Praise Team Wednesday, May 5-2:00 pm Anniversary Committee Meeting. 6 00 p.m Church Night Supper. 6 45 pm Children's Time; b 45 pm Adult Bible Study. 6 45 p m Youth Bible Study. 7 00 p.m Chancel Choir. 8 00 p.m. Adult Education Sub-Commiitce Rcva M. Schantz Elmer A. Robinson NASHVILLE - Mrs. Rcva M. Schantz, age 89, of Nashville, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle HASTINGS - Elmer A. Robinson, age 94. of Hastings, passed away Friday. April 23. 1999 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. with kidney problems on April 22. 1999 at Thomapple Manor. Hastings. She was bom February 6, 1910 in Castleton Township of Barry County on the farm lhat is now Pleasant Shores. Thomanplc Lake, (he daughter of William H. and Ilenc E. (Gillespie) Cogswell. She was raised in Castleton Township and attended the Lakeview Rural School on Center Road and Hastii.ys High School, graduating on June 17, 1927. Mrs. Schantz began working at State Saving Bank in Nashville as a Bank Clerk on July I. 1927. The fall of 1928 she was accepted for Bany County Normal Training to become a Rural Teacher, a career she wanted to pursue. She began teaching the fall of 1929 and one of her biggest assignments was at Assyria Center in the early 1940’s. She had 54 pupils from kindergarten to eight grade. This was also when ration cards were given out at the schools because of the war, an added duty for the teacher. While teaching she continued taking classes from Western Michigan University and received her B.S. Degree in 1953. He was bom June 25, 1904 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Clarence and Ida (Frantz) Robinson. He graduated from Hastings High School and Ferris Institute in 1929. He married Violet Rodcbaugh on August 4, 1928 and she preceded him in death on February 2, 1999. His employment included: S.S. Kregie, Michigan Central Railroad, JC Penney and EW Bliss Company for thirty years, retiring in 1966. He was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Life member of the Masons. Mr. Robinson enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Robinson is survived by his nephew, Rod Ward of Hastings; and many friends. Funeral Services for Mr. Robinson were held on Monday, April 26, 1999 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Gerald Mahler officiated. Burial was in Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Reva’s teaching career spanned 43 years, retiring on July I, 1974, 15 years in the rural schools of Barry and Eaton Counties, and 28 years with Nashville Kellogg Schools (later Maple Valley). In 1965 she became certified for Special Education in the Intermediate Grades. Maple Valley placed her in their first Special Education Room at Maplewood that fall and she retired from there in 1974. Mrs. Schantz married William H. Schantz on June 10, 1931 at the home of Reverend James Westbrook in Middleville. Mrs. Schantz & her husband, William were engaged in fanning in Eaton and Bany Counties, moving to the Guy Road farm in Maple Grove Township in 1940. Here they became active in Politics, the Grange, and community activities. Tragedy hit the family in November 1967 when their older son, William Howard Jr. was killed at the railroad crossing on Charlton Park Road just north of M-79. HASTINGS - Charlotte E. Heath, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, April 24,1999 at her residence. She was bom October 15, 1911 in Carlton Township, the daughter of William and Eunice (Still) Zuschnitt. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1929 and Western Michigan University in 1933. Mrs. Heath married Adelbert Heath June 27. 1936 and he preceded her in death on January 6, 1993. She taught at Hastings area school’s for twenty years, retiring in September 1968. Her memberships included: First United Methodist Church in Hastings, Hastings Women’s Club (GFWC), High Nooners, United Methodist Women, Barry County Retired School Personnel, member and leader of Bany County 4-H, one of the She was a member of the Martin Comers Methodist Church, Michigan Education Association, National State Retired Teachers Association, Bany County Retired School Personnel, Maple Leaf Grange for 57 । years. Maple Grove Birthday Club, and. had served on the Program. Mrs. Heath is survived by her daughters, MaryEllen Rivers of Grand Rapids, and Sally Heath of Santa Rosa, California; Putnam Library Board. son, Mrs. Schantz had a light stroke in April 1993, this left her a wheel chair patient. grandchildren, Elizabeth McCoy, Ann Replogle, Michael Rivers, William Heath She also had to follow a strict Diabetic diet. These have caused her to give up the Jr., Anthony Heath, Gregory Heath, and Brian Heath; seven great grandchildren. flowers, baking, animals that cooking, she has and farm always enjoyed. When retiring she joined the Bany County Retired Teachers Association and at their May 1993 meeting she was presented their of William Charlton G. Docents Park Heath of Hastings; Funeral Services for Mrs Heath were held Tuesday, April 27, 1999 al the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial was Cemetery. years of work as Treasurer and also their First Historian of the group. Park or Barry Community Hospice. in Hastings Township Memorials can be made to Chartton Rcva was preceded in death by her son, Lloyd Cogswell; sister, Carrie Endres; and great granddaughter. Angela Schantz. Mrs. Schantz is survived by her son, Homer of Nashville; brother, George (Edith) Cogswell; sisters. Ruby (Clarence) Curtiss, Dorothy Wolfe, all of Hastings, Ruth Varney of Nashville, and Greta (Ben) Endres of Lake Odessa; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter, many nieces, nephews, & cousins. Funeral Services for Mrs. Schantz were held Monday. April 26, 1999 at the Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Schantz & Reverend Lester officiated. Michael DeGroot Burial took place in Wilcox Cemetery. Nashville. Memorials may be made to the Maple Leaf Grange. ArrangemenLs were made Valley Chapel. Nashville. by Maple ...depends on experience & equipment. Let Us QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Ask For: Bill Love, Steve Steward or Jennifer Jacobs 1932 in Angola, Indiana and he Church, the National Federation of Retired Federal Employees, and the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. DeCamp enjoyed fishing at the cottage up north ami being children and grandchildren. with her She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Dennis Heise, and sister, Alice Marshall. Mrs. DeCamp is survived by her sons, Robert (Arlene) DeCamp of Nashville, Fred (Lois) DeCamp of Eaton Rapids, and Douglas (Margaret) DeCamp of Hastings; daughter. Barbara (Aria.) Heise of Woodland; eleven grandchildren: 20 great grandchildren; sister. Mary (Lawrence) Jarrard of Nashville; sisters-in-law, Gretchen Pixley and Roberta (Royce) DeMond; also several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. DeCamp were held on Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at the Woodland United Methodist Church. Reverend Carl Litchfield officiated. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Ambulance or the Woodland United Methodist Church. ArrangemenLs were made Valley Chapel, Nashville by Maple Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Willard H. Arnold BERNE, INDIANA - Mr. Willard H. Arnold, age 82. of Berne. Indiana, and formerly of Hastings, passed away Friday, April 23, 1999 of congestive heart failure Clayton R. Johnson at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana. Mr. Arnold was bom on May 25. 1916 CHARLOTTE - Mr. Clayton R. Johnson, age 91, of Charlotte and formerly of Nashville and Middleville, passed away Monday, April 26, 1999 at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. He was bom on October 23, 1907 in Nashville, the son of Nevada & Addie (Lemley) Johnson. Mr. Johnson graduated from Nashville High School and married Marion Snow on August 31. 1935 in Angola, lndiai*a and she preceded him in death on January 5, 1989. Mr. Johnson retired from Oldsmobile in Lansing in 1974 after 24 years of service. He was a fanner and had previously worked at Rich Steel Company in Battle Creek. Mr. Johnson played Semi Pro Baseball with his brother, John Johnson as well as many other sports. He enjoyed fishing and camping with his R.V. trailer. He was also preceded in death by his Quality Printing 23, Reverend Phillip Brown officiated. Distinguished Service Award for her 14 William Howard in 1967; husband, William on October 3, 1985; a brother. daughter of Fred & Sadie (McGinnis) Fuller. She married Douglas DeCamp on June preceded her in death in 1984. She was the Post Master for Nashville for many years retiring in 1972. She was a member of the Woodland United Methodist Charlotte E. Heath founders NASHVILLE - Mrs. Wilma F. DeCamp, age 83, of Nashville, passed away Saturday. April 24. 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. She was bom August 8, 1915 in Maple Grove Township of Bany County, the daughter, Marcdla Jean Johnson and brother, John Johnson. Mr. Johnson is survived by his sons. Winston (Dianne) Johnson of Charlotte, Gregory Johnson of Charlotte; daughters. Deanna (Gerry) Bccktcl of Cloverdale, Christine Johnson and her husband, Lany Reynolds of Charlotte; grandchildren, Todd Bccktcl. Barbara Jeffery. Troy Bccktcl, Heath Johnson, Bradley Johnson, and Dcena Hollister, eight great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, April 30. 1999 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. & 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Graveside Services for Mr. Johnson will be held on Saturday, May 1, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville with Reverend Alan Mettler officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorials may be made to Putnam Library or Meals on Wheels. Arrangements were made Valley Chapel. Nashville. by Maple in Hickory Comers near Hastings, the son of Perry H. & Dora G. (Doerr) Arnold. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1934 from Hastings High School. He was looking forward to the 65th celebration this coming June. He married Velma M. Kellogg on March 4. 1939 and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last month. He was a United States Navy veteran of World Warll. Mr. Arnold retired in 1975 from the United States Postal Service after 38 1/2 years. The last 29 years as carrier of Route #1 of Dowling. He started as a substitute Hastings City carrier. On July J. 1936 as a regular City carrier, a Navy mailman during World War II, then with rhe Dowling Post Office. He was a member of the Hastings Hope United Methodist Church, the Zephyrhills, Florida Wesleyan Church and attended the Bryant Wesleyan Church in Berne, Indiana. Member of the National Rural Letter Carrier Association, an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and also a former scout master. Mr. Arnold is survived by his wife, Velma; two sons, Philip Arnold of Indianapolis, Indiana and Richard Arnold of Cheyenne, Wyoming; two daughters, Marilyn Minor of Bloomington, Indiana, and Priscilla Keller of Portland. Indiana; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Clyde Arnold of Washington State and sister. Arietta Tefft of Richland. Michigan. Funeral Services for Mr. Arnold were held Tuesday. April 27, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor’s Steve Hill and Ed Garcia officiated. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 29. 1999 - Page 7 Social NCIJLIS lake Odessa NEWS Workman-Steward united in marriage Wellmans celebrate 50th anniversary Stacy Lee Workman and Kyle Alan Stew­ ard were united in marriage on Sept. 19. 1998 at the First Presbyterian Church of Wayne and Barbara Wellman celebrated their golden anniversary on March 5. 1999. They enjoyed a dinner out hosted by their daughters. Ester Lambert and husband. Jeff, and Vinita Mead, their four grandchildren and two great grandchildren and special friends. Hastings. The couple’s parents are Dale and Vi Workman and Steve and Debra Steward, al! of Hastings. The maid of honor was Barb Reid, fnend of the bride. The bridesmaids were Miranda Workman, sister of the bride, Tangie Roush, friend of the bride, and Tiffany and Morgan Steward, sisters of the groom. Flower giris were Desiree and Olivia Workman, sisters of the bride. The best person was Amy Merritt, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Derrick Rosenberger, friend of the groom, Jeremy Workman, brother of the bride, and Mark Kaiser, friend of the groom. The ring bearer was Devin Workman, brother of the bride. Masters) and Mistress(s) of the cere­ mony were Pat and Kathy Bigelow of Grand Rapids, uncle and aunt of the bride, and Brad and Jill VanZyl of Hastings, uncle Mildred Warner to mark 85 years The family of Mildred Warner invite friends and family to join us for an open house celebration of her 85th birthday, to be held at the Barry Township Hall in Delton, from 2-5 p.m.. May 2. 1999. No gifts, please, as she would enjoy vis­ iting with friends and family more. and aunt of the groom. The couple honeymooned in Toronto and now resides in Hastings. LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD April 14, 1999 All Board Members present Approved agenda, treasurer s report and min­ utes of previous meetings Received letter of retirement from Fireman Jack Audetk Approved purchase of fire truck Request fo< donation to animal shelter tabled until May meeting Approved Liquid Dustlayer for gravel roads Resolution approved for update of Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan Approved millage renewal proposals be placed on ballot Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (4/29) Gary Lee Schafer, Shelbyville and Gertrude Luuisc Stamm. Portage. Daniel Raymond Hause, Hastings and Sara Elaine Slayton, Hastings. James Robert Mosti, Middleville and Michele Frances Fisher, Middleville. Kevin Scott Matthews. Hastings and Kimberly Sue Smcati. Hastings. Paul Davis Vickery. II. Delton and Kendlyn Beth Smeal, Delton. Douglas LeRoy Callihan. Hastings and Becky Lynne Junglas. Hastings. Scott David Trcichel, Delton and Elaine Marie Baker, Delton. Robert James Onego, Hastings and Tina Marie Boise, Hastings. Shawn Berwyn Standish. Delton and Shauna Lee Bom, Delton. Lenny Lee Gajeski, Hastings and Tracy Jo Teixeira, Hastings. Randall Scott Baker, Birmingham, Ala. and Abigail Lu Armstrong. Plainwell, Ml. Matthew James Roberts, Nashville and Marcia Lynn Lampherc, Nashville. Johnnie Richard Hicks Jr., Delton and Jacqueline Lynn Frost. Delton. Thomas E. Cassidy, Plainwell and Andrea Lee Cassidy, Plainwell. The scmi-anr.ual rummage sale wdl be held at Fellowship Hall Friday all day and Saturday forenoon from 9 to 11 The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m Saturday. May 8. at the Dcpot/Muscum.The society had a prof­ itable bake sale at the Ionia Women’s Festi­ val last Saturday. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet in two weeks, on Thursday. May 13. Three directors arc to be elected. There will be a vote on setting dues for the com­ ing year. This is an annual meeting at which such items of business can be transacted. At the Apnl meeting of the directors, much was accomplished. Th* final choice was made for the top raffle prize for Depot Day. It will be a weekend at a new resort hotel at Traverse City, complete with two nights stay, two breakfasts and dinner train. Most of the entertainment for the day is set. There will be another Civil War encampment toward the rear on the high ground. People arc reminded to bring their own lawn chairs this year since those usually borrowed will be needed elsewhere. The Janie Rodrigucz Award is to be made in the afternoon. Arbor Day for the village is to be Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Village Park. A tree will be planted. Bill Lynch was the host at the depot Sat­ urday and he had visitors. The i. ew displays arc in place. The theme is on gardening with books, catalogues, how-to instructions, tools and more. This display will remain through May when the hollyhock sale will take place Saturday. May 29. This year’s shipment will be of plants more mature than in previous years. They will sell for $3 each. Kevin Swilcr who has a landscaping business will be the resident consultant to answer gardening questions. Melvin Rairigh of Sunfield was the chairman of the CROP Walk, which was held on Sunday last. The walkers had beau­ tiful weather. Reports will come later on the number of walkers. The Women’s Chorus of Lakewood High School performed in concert at the new auditorium of Big Rapids High School. Under the direction of Dr. Robert Oster, they did the first half of the program. This was not competitive, nor was it judged, rather it was the sixth time the two school groups have performed together. Celia DeMond and Cindy Thelen were accompa­ nists. The Big Rapids giris sang four for­ eign language selections in Latin. Spanish, German and Italian. The building is beauti­ ful, set on large acreage within sight of the US-I3I freeway. First classes were held in January 1998 with other amenities put into use as they were finished. Parents of the Big Rapids singers served light refresh­ ments in the commons area at the conclu­ sion. Among the local sets of parents who drove to Mecosta County were the LcRoy Michauds, the Sidney Evanses, the Gary Blacks, the Clay Martz couple, the Wcrdons. whose daughter played oboe to accompany one number, and several others Following the concert, the Bruce Garlock family of Big Rapids entertained his moth­ er. sisicr and family, and brother at their home. A recent obituary in a Lansing newspaper was for sister Grace Murphy of Cincinnati, formerly of Lansing. She was a Sister of Chanty, bom in 1949, daughter of Earl and Jane Murphy. Among her survivors is a sis­ ter. Martha (Richard) Shaw of Hastings. Her funeral liturgy was held at the Mother­ house Chapel in Cincinnati with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Art and Marcia Raffler, accompanied by sister Laurel Garlinger, attended the com­ a restaurant in Battle Creek following the graduation. Youth Sunday was observed at Central United Methodist Church Sunday with adults Tim Tromp and Bill Walker lending guidance. Luke Barnett gave the sermon. Adam Rohrbachcr reported on his trip to Honduras with 18 others from the Youth Center. Krystal Handley led the service. There was music by Jackie Cunningham on trombone with piano accompaniment by Christi Hemming. A girls quartet sang. Tim Hansen was the pianist for the service. Youth members served as greeters and ush­ ers. After two weeks at Spectrum Hospital East (formerly Blodgett) Marvin Shanks underwent surgery Monday morning to relieve some heart symptoms Three stints were installed and he came through very well. He had been in surgical ICU for most of his hospital stay before the procedure. He has made a remarkable recovery from a stroke in November 1997. He enjoyed a trip to the mall in Grand Rapids recently. This was his first time into a retail store. mencement at Western Michigan Universi­ ty in Kalamazoo Saturday, April 24. Their grandson, Mark Raffler of St. Johns, gradu­ ated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education, science, mathematics and physical educa­ tion. The family enjoyed dinner together at NOTICE THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM BARRY COUNTY BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER CITIZENS TO nil FOUR (4) VACANCTES ON THE MENTAL HEALTH BOARD. THE MENTAL HEALTH CODE REQUIRES THAT MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE REPRESENTATIVES WHO ARE PRIMARY CONSUMERS OF SERVICES, AS WELL AS REPRESENTATIVES WHO ARE FAMILY MEMBERS OF PRIMARY CONSUMERS. BARRY COUNTY IS SPECIFICALLY SEEKING CITIZENS WHO MEET THIS CRITERIA. REPORT CRIME For informitioo refuBuf this oppoiotmnt ind to obtah u spplkitioo. pleose coilxt Ibt Born Coooh Adtunistrator's office, 3rd Boor of the Coortboose. Applications anst be 1-800-310-9031 returned before 5:00 p.a. on Tuesday, May lltb. - REWARDS - The Jeep Spring Event The landscape will never BE THE SAME. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael R McGuire and Mauree-.J McGuire husband and wrfe (original mortgagors) Io DMR FINAN­ CIAL SERVICES. INC . Mortgagee, dated Febru­ ary 14.1996. and «ecorded on February 16. 1996 m Liber 652. on Page 45 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ FORTY-ONE AND 51/100 dollars ($116,741 51). including interest at 7 500% per DRED annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ Fun-Time Experienced Machine Operator Must be experienced In set-up and operation of Bindery Equipment, Stitcher/Trimmer. People Oriented a Must! Please apply in person at J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings No Phone Calls gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ LEGAL NOTICE ings Ml. at 100 p m on May 20. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Mchigan. and are described as Part of Lot 112 of Supervisor's Plat Number 1 of Long Point, accordirg to the recorded plat thereof as recorded tn Liber 2 in Plats on Page 49 Described as commencing at the Southwest­ erly comer of said Lot 112 thence Northwesterly along snore of Pine Lake 110 foet. thence South­ 7 Cherokee Sport Barry County Drain Commissioner’s Office NOTICE OF HEARING Review of Apportionments In the mane of the: 269m<> 36 *1,543 MO. LEASE Due at Signing (PUS TXV TTTJ. * LICENSE) Grand Cherokee Laredo s359/mo36 *1,384 Due at MO. LEASE Signing (PLUS TAX, TITLE, < LICENSE) Cherokee Spokt No Charge Automatic BULL 4 EDWARDS DRAIN Carhon and Irving Townships N(> I ATKA ClIARGI easterly across sad Long Point to a point on the South Shore of said point 60 feet Northerly o» the Southeast corner of said Lot 112. thence South­ westerly 60 leet to the Southeast corner of said Lot. thence West along the South Line of said Lot to the place of beginning, being a Subdivision of part of Sections 5 and 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 To Whom It May Concern Be advised that a DAY OF REVIEW to determine apportionments for maintenance on the ab Ae-named drain will be held as follows: LOCATION Bam County Courthouse - 3rd Floor from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL Dated Apnl 8. 1999 DMR Financial Services. Inc FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Bam County Drain Commissioner’s Office 220 W State Street West The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) 600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Hastings. Michigan (616) 948-4879 DATE: Monday. May 10.1999 TIME: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 PM. Hurry! Offers End Soon! See Your Local Jeep Dealer. The current apportionments are being proposed for maintenance 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys for DMR Financial Services. Inc 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 performed in 1999. Appeal of in apportionment may be made within ten (10) days after this hearing by making application to the Bam County Probate Court for the apportionment of a Board of Review Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File *98088506 Hawks Aik CitsiiiiiosiM. Ki.moit Kiai.ikkLaiki P<Wt R WlNIxmS & Uh ks Persons with disabilities needing accommodation for participation (4-29) should contact the Drain Commission one week in advance Roben W Shaffer Barry County Dram Commissioner •For qualrlrrd Bawd oo MSKR rumple. ol Grand Cherokee Uredo r-«beel dove with Zttpkf And Cherokee Stwi 4-wheel drive with 26J pkg after application of $0 consumer lease cash (Grand Cherokee) and 11 JOO conaumer lease cash (Cherokee Sport) Al assumes dealer participation <4 II.H70 (Grand Cherokee Laredo) and $1.1*1 (Cherokee Sport), which may allect -na' •’ «*»•"« down payment of $1,025 (Grand Cherokee Laredo) and $999 .Cherokee Sport). 1st mo s pml and security deposit ol $0^^Cheroktt Laredo) and $275 I Cherokee Sport) Pay for excess wear and mileage ol $0 15,'mi lor each mde over 12.000 ml/yr If vehicle relumed atthe end <>f term < Mlers ends 7 6 99 Dealer has details * •Base MSRP example excludes lax Actual prices vary Limited supply ol base model Vehicle can be ordered Jeep is a registered trademark ol DaimlerChrysler �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 29. 1999 conclusion that you arc both too young to be making any lifelong plans and that you want her to date other gi-vs because you'd like to date other girls. Say. "Wc might end LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan MORTGAGE SALE Circuit Division Hon. James H Fisher Case No 99-232-CZ debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by JANET L DECKER to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FARMERS. ACTING THROUGH THE HOME ADMINISTRATION. U.S. DEPT OF AGRICUL­ TURE now known as USDA. RURAL DEVELOP­ MENT Mortgagee, dated July 7. 1988. and recorded on July 8 1988. in Liber 468 on page 739. Barry County Records. Michigan which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty one thousand three hun­ dred sixty four and 75/100 DoHars (S51.364 75). HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are described as LOTS 30 AND 31 OF WESLEYAN VILLAGE NUMBER 1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 14 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Petitioner USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates PC 401 South CMd Woodward Avenue Respondents STEPHANIE S FEKKES (P43549) Attorney for Petitioner 629 West State Street. Suite 203 Stop enabling Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-2255 ORDER FOR NOTICE BY PUBLICATION At a session of said Court held this 12th day of April. 1999 tn this Circuit Courtroom in rhe City of Hastings. County of Barry. Michigan PRESENT Honorable JAMES H FISHER. Cir­ cuit Court Judge On the 1st day of April, 1999. an action was hied by David J Vandersiik. Sr. against the De­ fendants within 300 feet of Smith s Lakeview Es­ tate. Outlet E. m this court to vacate Outlet A. Outlot D and Outlet E Upon consideration of the verified motion of Plaintiff, attesting to the fact that the list obtained by Plaintiff from Rutland Township and the Barry County Abstract Office are inaccurate, that there­ fore service upon defendant(s) of the Summons and a copy of the Complaint in this action cannot be otherwise effectuated, and it appearing to the court that the defendant(s) can best be appraised of the pendency of this action by the publication da.nt(s) shall serve his/her answer on Stephanie S Fekkes. attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 629 West State Street. Suite 203. Hastings. Mi (5/13) 49058, answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law Failure to comply with this Oder may result in a judgment by default against this/lhese defendant(s) for the relief demanded tn the Compiamt filed m this Court. IT IS Fl IRTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven LaForce and Patncia LaForce, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Commonpoint Mortgage, a Michi­ gan corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 10. 1997. and recorded on November 24. 1997. in Document No 1004507. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ Oder be published once each week with three consecutive weeks (or for such further time as the court may require) in Barry County IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publi­ cation of this Oder Le made within 14 days from the date of entry of this Order Hon James H Fisher Circuit Court Judge Prepared by Stephanie S Fekkes (P43549) Attorney fcr Plaintiff 629 West State Street. Suite 203 Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-2255 (5/6) PORATION. a Delaware corporation, by assign­ ment recorded m Document No 1012104. Bany County Records. Michigan, on which said mort­ gage there is claimed to be cue. at the date of this notice the sum of One Honored Twenty-Two State of Michigan mortgage and the statute n such case made and provided notice is herooy given that said mort­ gage wtfl be foreclcjed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, rx some part of them, at oubbe vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan on Thursday. June 3. 1999. at 1 00 p.m. Sa»d premises are situated in the Town­ ship of Barry, County of Barry and State of Michi- aan and are described as Lot 33 and the Southwest 1/2 of Lot 34 of Scott Park. accorCmg to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Ubor 3 of Plats on Page 68. P.P. *06- County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate File No. 99-225814E Estate of Audon L Saldtbar Social Security No 558-32-0085 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af- 4ected by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 12420 9 Mile Rd.. Shelbyville. Ml died 3-16-99 An mctnjment dated May 14. 1992 has been ad­ mitted as the will of the deceased Creators of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to 003-120-026-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless dbi^muned abandoned in accordance with 1948CL the independent personal representative. BLANCA ARVIZU. 183 E 16th St. Holland. Ml 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated. Apnl 15. 1999 date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter as." gned Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Assignee of Mortgagee Judith A Hearn (P44150) Keith A Sobroff, Esq SOTIROFF & ABRAMCZYK. PC. Atty at Law 627 Ml Ave . Holland. Ml 49423 1-616-392-5297 30400 Telegraph Road. Ste 444 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 * 49423 or to both the independent personal repre­ sentative and the Barry County Probate Court. dine out often and sec several movies or plays every week. After they married, his first purchase was a new car, in spite of the fact that the old car was perfectly depend­ able. Now, they are considering a bigger apartment, although their current place i> fine and they are not planning to have chil­ dren. Our younger son has moved back home after nearly starving to death. He made good money and could have had anything he wanted but wound up pawning every­ thing valuable that he owned. Wc gave him several loans to pay off his various debts and help him get back on his feet. Did he leam anything from his experience? No. He now has a job, lives at home and has no ex­ penses. I cook for him, do his laundry and clean his room. He runs through money as fast as he earns it and expects to borrow from us whenever he needs cash. Where is it written that children have a right to expect such things from their par­ ents? My husband spent 20 years in the Army and now works as a factory supervi­ sor. We tried to teach oiir children the value of a dollar, the importance of saving and the dangers of credit. Wc love our children but wonder when, if ever, they will take respon­ sibility for themselves and realize that wc owe them nothing more. Wc have consid­ ered telling them they are on their own and the bank is closed. What do you think? - up for adoption. She divorced her husband, married another man and is divorced again. Now, she is planning her third wedding, and she is only 32 years old. Two of our children have filed for bank­ ruptcy. They arc just as irresponsible with their credit as they have been with their marriages. When our 15-year-old was pregnant, I told her I would take care of her child if she lived at home and finished school. She was­ n’t interested. My dream was for all our children to be educated and have great careers, i would have supported them in any drcam they wanted - but they hi.d no dreams. My husband and 1 have been married for 37 years and have had some hard times but never once considered divorce. If wc could make it work, why can’t our children? I wish I knew what my husband and I did to make them so irresponsible. Where did we go wrong? Depressed in the United States. Dear Depressed: Parents who are loving, attentive, supportive, firm and consistent with their children usually get the best re­ sults, but not all children arc bom with the same basic material. Genetics plays a big pan in how children respond to the world around them. Let’s face it, our worid today is confusing, complicated and filled with dangerous choices. Stop berating your­ selves. You did your best - now. let it rest. I've seen parents who were alcoholic, ne­ glectful and irresponsible, but their children turned out extremely well. There’s no per­ fect formula for successful parenthood - at least I don’t know of it. Call it off Dear Ann Landers: My girlfriend and I have been dating for over a year, and we've been having sex for the last 10 months. We ing enablers. Please keep reading - you are both 18. She seems certain 1 will marry have a double out thbrc somewhere: her, although 1 never actually proposed. I guess after we had sex, she assumed we would marry. ,, , • U f ■ • •r’lntij bO bW>P^,cm 1 to oonljnuc this relationship any longer. Our personali­ Dear Ann Landers: Tell me whefc wc ties don’t seem to mesh the way they used went wrong in raising our children. Out to, and she is beginning to get on my oldest daughter, age 34, has been married nerves. But I am afraid to break it off be­ twice. Our middle son is 33 and married cause it will be awfully hard on her. She has this fourth wife last week after a whirlwind, no idea that my feelings have cooled. three-month courtship. Our youngest How can I end this relationship before itY daughter married at age 15, had two chil­ too late? I do love my girlfriend but don’t dren by the age of 17 and gave both of them want to spend the rest of my life with her. WhstY the best way to do this without hurt­ No formula ing her? - Hopelessly Entangled in New York. Dear New York: There arc times in life when we have to be cruel to be kind. This is one of those times. Tell your girlfriend as (4/29) soon as possible that you have come to the The problem is that one of cur relatives is a kleptomaniac. Invariably, after she has visited. I discover that something is missing from my home, it never has been anything valuable or expensive - usually a trinket worth about $10 - but this year, it was dif­ ferent. Shortly after the family get-together, I discovered that my best evening handbag was missing. I am not a forgetful person, and I organize my belongings in such a way that 1 know where everything is. I know for certain that the handbag was stolen. I feel violated and betrayed. I know who took it. but I feel uncomfortable con­ fronting her. What should 1 do? I am at my wits’ end. - Missing Items in NJ. Dear NJ.: I trust you are absolutely cer­ tain who the thief is, or you could be in for some serious trouble. If you arc 100 percent positive, drop her a note saying, “I realize you have a problem that is out of your con­ trol. Please send the handbag back, no questions asked, and get some professional help ” This should do it. Cross dresser Dear Ann Landers: Your letter about the woman whose husband was a cross-dresser was right on target. People often arc afraid of those who are different, whether the dif­ ference is racial, religious or gender. That is why minorities arc the target of so much discrimination. Cross-dressers need protec­ tion from discrimination as much as any other minority. The woman who wrote said her husband only recently discovered he was a cross­ dresser. This is not unusual. Many of us cross-dress as children or teens but sup­ press the desire as wc grow older. By the time we reach our 40s, the suppression can create deep anger and frustration. My wife is tolerant of my cross-dressing but not par­ ticularly understanding. Wc are in counsel­ ing, trying to keep our marriage together. By the way, Ann. we prefer “cross-dresser,” not transvestite, transvestite is a label coined by the psychiatric profession and implies that we arc sick. - Joann in N.Y. Deaf N.Y.: I’m sure your letter educated of people today. RS: I would not use the word “sick,” but cross-dressing is defi­ nitely a deviation from the norm. Planning a wedding? What's right? What s wrong? "The Ann Landers Guidefor Brides ’’ hi// relieve your anxiety. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada send $4.55.) To find out more about Ann Lande.s and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. (5/20) SENIOR * CITIZENS! Live at Beautiful Bear Creek Villa Quietly located in quaint, friendly Clarksville on a splendid 6 acre park. 1 bedroom unfurnished apt. Appliances, heat & electric included Safe, secure inside corridors • All on one level • Security entry door • Spacious community room • Laundry room • Friendly atmosphere • Professional, caring staff • Private gardens available • Transportation available • Handicapped accessible Rent is Based on Income Level HUD Subsidized to Reduce Rent to 30% of Income. For example: If your montly income is $921.00, Monthly adjusted income is $851.00 (with medical allowance), Total rent you pay is only $255.00 mo. fOs Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have two sons in their early 20s. The oldest one, who is married, calls me and com­ plains incessantly about his finances. He re­ sents the money wc spend on trips when he has severe cash problems. A.tn, if this son managed his income better, his financial situation would be a lot healthier. He and his wife spend like there is no tomorrow, Had It in Kentucky. Dear Kentucky: Stop “considering,” and tell them outright. It's time you stopped be­ Piubate Court Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Nine and 03/100 ($122,299 08) Dollars, including interest at 11 10 percent per annum Under the power of srie contained in said Dear Ann Landers: Every two years, my family members gather for a holiday weekc.td. 1 usually host this event at my home because 1 am geographically situated in the middle. These weekends are always filled with laughter and fun. vs RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. a Michigan Munopal Corporation, et al of this Order in a newspaper IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the defen- DATED Apnl 14. 1999 Suite 300 Birmingham, Mi 48009-6616 Stop, thief DAVID J VANDERSLIK. SR including interest at 9 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gagee premises or some part of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast mgs. Ml. at 100 p m on May 20. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF up together, but we both need to explore other options.” And No More Sex Period. In the Barry County Trial Court - Robert A. Trsmaln & Associates, P.C. I* a For additional information call « (616) 693-2271. BOY, Kary and Jane Morris of Lake Odessa would like to announce the birth of their son, Paden James, bom at Spectrum Health East on March 31, 1999 at 2:53 a.m., weighing 8 lbs., 14 ozs., 21 1/2 inches long. Paden was welcomed home by his big sister Hannah. His proud grandparents arc Dick and Betty Bryans of Middleville, Fred and Fran Morris of Lake Odessa, and Jean Parish of Grand Rapids. GIRL, Chris and Lori (Tcuncssen) Pieri of Alto are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Carty Ann. Carty was bom on March 15th at 5:18 a.m. at Spectrum East Hospital in Grand Rapids. She weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 21 inches long. She was welcomed home by big brother Zachary. Proud grandparents arc Chuck and Sharon Tcuncssen of Hastings and Bar­ bara Pieri of Grand Rapids. Proud great­ mother is Margaret Sergeant of Hastings. GIRL, Ariana Marie. 6 lbs. 14 oz. bom Sunday, April 18, 6:41 a.m. at Spectrum Health East in Grand Rapids. Parents are Christopher and Julie Fox of Allendale. BOY, Mitchell James, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 22, 1999 at 3:43 p.m. to Lauri and Jim Flegel of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. I oz. and 20 1/2 inches long. Automobile Insurance OFFERS MONTHLY POLICIES For “Safe” Drivers. Convenient "Pey a* you drive” contlnuoue plan! NO FINANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY Call us directA save! 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Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Renee Eileen, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 15. 1999 at 6:15 p.m. to Sher­ rie Mason and Jamie Ncasc of Clarksville. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. Additional discounts for mature persons age 55 and older. Also call about new highly competitive adult single rates for woman 25 and over and t.-xi 30 and over. Join with the thousands of Michigan policyholders who have already called and saved! All it takes is 10 minutes or less to learn how you can save' CALL TODAY TOLL FREE 1-800-648-6329 FOR RATE QUOTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION �The Hastings Banner - Thursday Aon! 29 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... Nashville merchants and other events Fumiss and Wotring Store. 1915. H. D. Wotring is in the center; Clerk Dan Garlinger is on the left and Mr. Darrow jeweler is on the right. they were called, carried the groceries and merchandise to the store. The Appelman store carried a spacious display of candy at the front of the store. Many a youngster spent his last and maybe only nickel at the candy counter at Appel­ man *s. Mr. Appelman didn’t weigh out the candy. He would scoop up a big bunch and send the kids on ‘heir way. Sulfur matches were left in loose quanti­ ties, free for the taking on the store’s coun­ ters. These were mainly for men who bought cigars there as Appelman's carried a large line of cigars, cigarettes and tobacco in the store. Children would also help them selves to the matches,too. Fresh coffee, white and brown sugar, tea, flour, cookies, soda crackers, dried fruits and cheese were sold by weight and dis­ pensed from large containers. Shortening was sold by the pound, scooped from a wooden keg. Dried sweet com was sold there alsu. The com was cut from the cob and dried by a farm lady who traded it at the store. The storeroom at the back of the store was filled with barrels of molasses, vinegar and kerosene. Bushels of fresh fruit and vegeta­ bles were sold in season and potatoes were An interior view of the drugstore, Von W. Fumiss in the inset. By Joyce F. VVeinbrecht Quaker Brook has headwaters in Maple Grove Township and flows northward toward Nashville, into the Thomapple Riv­ er on the south side of the village. Lake One lies on the southeast comer of Castleton Township and the northeast comer of Maple Grove Township. The township line splits the lake in the center. This lake can be seen from the southeast, the older part of the cemetery, giving the cemetery its name Lakeview. The sparkling blue waters of the lake remain the same today [1999] as it did in the days when the cemetery was laid out. The Lake One drain flows along the eastern border of the cemetery, down to Sherman Street, where it turns west and flows in a southwesterly direction info Quaker Brook and thus into Thomapple River. A Lake One story from the Nashville News, Jan. 25, 1884. Frank Griffcth, who lived about two miles east of Nashville, was harvesting ice from Lake One. His teani of horses broke through the ice. One of the horses was drowned before they could res­ cue it. In attempting to save the team, the men removed the lines from Levi Smith's team to use on the team in the water. The Smith team decided that this was a good time to run and did so, coming downtown into the village at a lively pace. They used the side­ walks part of the way. They were finally stopped without doing too much damage and one of Frank Griffith Is horses was saved from drowning. There has been a pharmacy in Nashville since 1885. Many doctors made their own medications and these were mostly herbal or chemical with oil bases, alcohol bases or candy like concoctions such as Smith Bros, cough drops. Camphor, turpentine and even arsenic were used in medicines. Dr. Upjohn was noted for rolling is own pill out of a slice of bread or a flour paste into which he placed whatever powder he was using. It is told that he sometimes rolled the bread pills out of a baked slice of bread, using his sad­ dle as a pallet. This gave his pills a unique gray color. There was a druggist shop in early Nashville. In 1885 the store was moved to the west side of Main Street by Frecl Boise when the brick building was first built. Mr. Boise had built the brick store with a false second story front so that he could claim to have the tallest building on Main Street. He compounded medications, dispensing them to his customers. One such compound was noted in an early scrapbook file found at the pharmacy. This was noted as the 16th order filled in the new store. It cost 25 cents. Ingredients included tincture of fcric chloride, potassium chloride and zinc sul­ fate diluted with distilled water. The direc­ tion stated, “put a tcaspoonful in wine glass full of water and use as a gargle every two to three hours. This order was dated Oct. 26, 1885. Many early prescriptions were written by Dr. C. W. Goucher, who was a physician in Maple Grove. He was nearly illiterate, bare­ ly able to read or write, but treating sick people and animals he did anyway. Joseph Goucher, his son, went to medical school. However, he was convicted on charges of stealing a body at the Barryville Cemetery, spending a year of hard labor at Jackson State Prison. He wanted the cadaver for a skeleton for purposes of study the human bone structures. He should have purchased one from a medical supply house. Frecl Bosie sold the business to Dr. C.E. Goodwin, who wrote and filled most of the prescriptions for his medical practice. In 1895, Dr. Goodwin sold the pharmacy to Edward Liebhauser, who was a drug store clerk, and son of a local tailor. In 1898, Dr. Edgar T. Morris opened his first office in quarters above the store. Dr. Morris brought his bride to Nashville and they spent their lives in the village. Edward Liebhauser then sold the store to two of his employees. The Liebhauser store had the reputation of being the leading drug store, jewelry, wall paper and book store. Von W. Fumiss, pharmacist, and Ralph Foote was an expert watchmaker. Mr. Foote was not in good health and died in 1903 at the age of 29 and Von Furniss became the sole owner of the business. He rented the millinery store from Mrs. O.M. Beck and cut an archway between the two stores, rtiaking them into one in 1906. The additional space was to be used for wallpaper and books, and was to have included a soda fountain. This apparently never happened. The soda fountain, which didn’t last very long, was actually put in the front of the store. Herbert D. Wotring joined Von Fumiss in 1916 as a partner and the store became Furniss and Wotring. After about two years, Mr. Fumiss sold his share of the store to Mr. Wotring. He had planned to turn his attention to his farm, but instead joined with Farmers and Merchants Bank and was there for 10 years. After ten yeah, Mr. Wotring was in failing health and Fumiss again became owner of the store. Mr. Wotring had a high school student, Aldolph Douse Jr., working for him. Mr. Douse served as an apprentice from 1924 to 1930 learning to be a pharmacist. He was able to save enough money to finance his education at Ferris Institute at Big Rapids. Until the late 1920s it was not necessary for a druggist or pharmacist to have a for­ mal education to be licensed by the state. The would-be pharmacist worked as an apprentice with another druggist until he had gained enough knowledge to pass the state examination to become a registered pharmacist. Adolph Douse Jr. became the first employee of the Fumiss store to receive for­ mal education before being registered. He returned to the Fumiss store in 1932 and became a partner in 1945 and the sole owner in 1953. In the early days, medications had to compounded from scratch, using herbs, powders, roots, tinctures and liquid extracts and oils. Medications for livestock were also part of the pharmacy business. The inventory of the store included cattle spray, garden insecticides, jewelry, silver­ ware, phonographs, wallpaper, greeting cards, postcards (Douse sometimes took the pictures for these, toiletries, cigars, film, patent medicines, and candy. They sold the business in 1979. Many merchants did business in Nashville over the years, some with success and some not so successful. A look at some of these gives an idea of the busy little vil­ lage. One such merchant was John Applcman. John and his wife, Lillian Elliston Appelman, owned and operated a grocery store on the northcast comer of Main Street and Washington Street. It had formerly been Buel and Whites, until they moved diago­ nally across the street in the early 1920s, locating on the southwest comer of the same two streets. Sons Harry and Arthur worked in the store. Art delivered groceries. Baskets lined one wall of the store. They were filled by phone orders and transported by horse and wagon to the customer’s home. Many customers ran credit tabs, usually on a weekly basis. People came in once each week to pay their bills whbn ibey were paid. Payment was sometimes taken «n commodities. Eggs and butter were com­ mon forms of trading for groceries. The eggs had to be candled before they could be sold to check the blood clots and baby chicks in them which made them unsaleable John Appelman's grocery store. 1915. (This had been Buel and White’s). Pictured (left to right) Audrey Hummel Appelman; Arthur, John and Harry Appelman, uniden­ tified gentleman. Milan cooley; George Brown and a boy whose last name was Weeks. In the 1920s Appelmans moved the store diagonally across the street to the Buxton block. Feldpausch opened their food center in the store in 1936. for food. The groceries and other goods for the store were shipped into Nashville by the railroad and picked up at the depot by the Appelmans. A horse and wagon, or dray as on a winter evening. In front of the store a community well with a tin cup chained to the small hand pump out in front of the store, supplied water to anyone who was thirsty. During the depression years the Appel­ man store kept many families from starving to death by giving them extensive credit. Some still owned him money when he died in 1939. Roman Feldpausch opened his original Food Center in Hastings in 1936 and opened a second store in Nashville three years later in the same location of the Appelman store. This store operated until November of 1948 when he closed it to expand his Hastings location. 7b be continued: More about Nashville Merchants LEGAL NOTICES Short Foreclosure Notice - Berry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOLE. INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Diana K Pebbles to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United Slates Department of Agnculture Mort­ gagee. dated April 15. 1996. and recorded on Apnf 16. 1996. tn Liber 657. on page 146. Barry FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles Clark Halboth and Sheryl Rene Halboth. husband ($71,149.05). including interest at 6.75% per an­ and wife, (original mortgagors) tc investaid Cor­ poration, Mortgagee, dated September 11. 1995 and recorded on September 20. 1995 m Liber 640. on Page 535. Barry County Records. Michi­ gan. and was assigned by sa«d mortgagee to the ContiMortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated September 16. 1996 which was recorded on September 16. 1996. in Uber 672. on Page 596, Barry County Records on num. Under the power of sale contained in said which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TEN County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED FORTY NINE AND 05/100 DOLLARS mortgage and the statute in such case made and THOUSAND TWENTY-NINE AND 68/100 dollars provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 100 o'clock p m on Thursday. ($110,029 68). including interest at 10 900% per Juno 10.1999. Said premises are situated m City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, are described as: The South one half of Lot 1060 and 1059. City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. . The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: April 20. 1999 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States De­ annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on June 3. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Lake View Park according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 63 The redemption period shall be 6 monih(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale partment of Agnculture, Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. Dated April 22. 1999 ContiMortgage Corporation PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Farmington Hitts. Michigan 48334 (5/27) 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys for ContiMortgage Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 textbooks until 1949 when the school took over this task. When Adolph Douse retired in 1966, C. John Simon purchased the store in 1966. Mr. Simon died of a heart attack at age 56 and David Mace became the proprietor of stored in large quantities. Often the containers brought in for kerosene had no cap. Mr. Appelman would stick a raw potato over the spout of the filled can to make a stopper to keep the kerosene in the can. The store was also a gathering spot for the men of the community. They would gather about the potbellied stove in the win­ ter, sitting about in the rocking chairs. The smoke would turn the air in the store blue File #990303188 Tigers Synopsis BARRY TOWNSHIP Public Heartng/Regular Meeting April 6,1999 Public Heanng called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL All Board members present. No guests Regular meeting opened at 7:30 p m Several guests Minutes of March 2. 1999 meeting were ap­ proved with (1) correction and placed on file Treasurer report for period 12 presented to each member and placed on file. 1999/2000 Water Budget approved for $32.147 00 Resolutions 99-2 and 99-3 adopted Authorized April bdls for $16,721 85 Final Tax Settlement accepted for $42,434 17 Meeting adjourned at 1008 p.m NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made tn the cond.’ons of a certain mortgage executed on March 20. 1997 by Anthony J Norns and Deborah M Norris hus­ band and wife, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Sav­ ings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee and which mort gage was recorded in the office of the Register ol Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on March 26. 1997 at Liber 689. Page 87 (the -Mortgage ) and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage due and unpaid in the amount of Fifty Four Thousand Twenty Two Dollars and 24/100 ($54,022 24). as ol the date of this notice, including principal, in­ terest. and other costs secured by the Mortgage Respectfully. Debray Dewey-Perry. Clerk Richard Barnum. Supervisor (5420) (4/29) no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to .ecover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale m the Mortgage having become op­ erative by reason ol the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP June 3. 1999, at 1 00 o’clock in the afternoon, at Special Board Meeting April 15. 1999 - 5:00 p.m. Call to order and Pledge to the Flag Adams. Woods. Forster. Tonkin. Albert and 1 citizen present Approved certification of Keller Road Special Assessment for paving and Dogwood Dove Spe­ cial Assessment for re-paving, computer for As­ sessor. light for flag; top soil, raking and seeding for Brush Ridge Cemetery, for Supervisor Albert to arrange for a mercury light m the Park. Ordi­ nance No 34-Dangerous Building Ordinance, sale ol Assessor s old computer, granting permis­ sion for Supervisor to sign quit claim deed for Freeds; raising charge for foundations from 14$ to 20$ a sq in . ballot language for August 3rd election, policy on relumed checks Adjournment at 5:37 p.m mgs. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at pubic sale, for the purpose of satisfying the un­ paid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage together with legal costa and ex­ penses ol sale, certain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows Lot 3 of Block 23 of the Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded piat thereof PP#08-051-220-129-00 L# 01-2005113 The length c* the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale Dated Apnl 22. 1999 MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK. FSB Sytina W Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patnoa Albert. Supervisor the courthouse at 220 West State Street. Hast (4/29) 629 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (5/27) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 29. 1999 Records fall under sun; titles won at Relays Sports thoughts dog the mind as time proceeds Thinking to clear the cob webs: • Why are the Detroit Pistons finding it so hard to secure a playoff spot? As of Wednesday, die Pistons were 25-20 and in the seventh spot of the eight for the NBA's Eastern Conference playoff race. Frankly. I expected more from Gram Hill and the gang this season, especially with Loy Vought and Christian Laettner on board. Detroit's rosier also includes Bison Dele, Don Reid. Jerome Williams. Jud Buecheler, Joe Dumars and Lindsey Hunter. Why aren't they battling for home court and not just any court in the playoffs? Hopefully, the Pistons will make it in the post-season and show what tliey can reidly do, especially now that Laettner has been declared healthy. • It sure is nice to read that a college sports star has decided to slay in school and not enter the professional ranks early in his career. One recent example is Ohio State basketball player Scoonie Penn, who will stay with the Buckeyes for his senior season Penn cited OSU's reluming talem and his goal of finishing his degree as the reasons be chose to stay. There is nothing more valuable than a higher education and many players find this out when they no longer got game. • If the Philadelphia Flyen fly high in the NHL playoffs. Keith Jones, without a doubt, is your playoff MVP. Jones taking on the role of star Eric Lindros, has scored game-winning goals and provided Philadelphia with the punch that they need to stay alive. Jones, a former Western Michigan University hockey legend like St. Louis' Mike Eastwood and ESPN's John Saund-xs. can dish it out with the best of them and also has a feathering touch around the net Keep it going. Jooesey. • Nobody asked, but the Detroit Lions could be on their way to the Super Bowl... some time in the next 20 years or so. The two first round draft picks selected a few weeks ago, linebacker Chris Claiborne and offensive tackle/guard Aaron Gibson, bring the Lions jest what they truly need, a defensive player who can make the big plays and a big lineman who can block for super back. Barry Sanders. Plus, the fact that Detroit has found a way to get rid of quarterback Scott Mitchell during the off-seasce. and sign other players who are capable of making impact Coach Bobby Ross has to be smiling right now. •Here it is the end of April and we're already talking "bout the NBA playoffs. Didn't the season just start? And bow are we supposed to get pumped up for a post-season that actually should start sometime about July9 Still, if I bad to pick a team to win it, it wouldn't be the Chicago Bulls and that seems nice to say. Go with Karl Malone and the 1 Itah Jazz in the finals. Call it some kind of • More players on the PGA tour, and more people in general, should dress like Jesper Pamevik. If you don't know who Jesper is, well be dresses in red "hot" pants and a baseball cap which be pulls the brim completely up on. My favorite PGA golfer dress-wise before was Payne Stewart, but now it is definitely Jesper • With Jeff Weaver, Brian Moehler, Justin Thompson and Matt Anderson, die Detroit Tigers' pitching woes that have lingered since the last millennium, do appear to be healing of sorts. Still. Manager Larry Parrish's ball club is currently 9-10... or below .500, so there is still plenty of work to be done. If I was in the Tigers' brass, I would trade for a good veteran pitcher like Orel Hcrshciser or Jim Abbott • There's not too many things better than the NHL playoffs, especially the first round. Overtimes, fights, thrilling scores and marvelous saves. This is what , lT>e 62nd annual Hastings Relays last Saturday liad it all. Great weather... record-setting efforts,. and a number of great learns The field included many larger schools, including Hastings, Battle Creek Lakeview, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Greenville, Gull Lake, Harper Creek. Hillsdale, Kalamazoo Christian, Lowell, St. Joseph, Sturgis and Tnrec Rivers. Sturgis ended up the winners of the boys meet tallying 69 points. The host Hastings* thinciads were fourth out of 12 teams with 39 points. Sturgis won five events: the long jump, the pole vault, the shuttle hurdle relay, the «0() relay and the 400 relay Hastings was victorious in the 800 medley relay with a time of 1:38.45. That Saxon team included Luke Rodgers, David Ockerman, Sam Stafford and Adam Schantz In the girls' meet. Battle Creek Lakeview look home first place honors. The Spartans scored 58 points lo beat 13 other squads. Hastings' giris were 11th with 11 points. I-akeview was fust in two events, the distance medley relay and the 1600 relay. The distance medley team of Holly Gremore, Abigail Barnett. Jenny Hastings' best came in the shot pul with a second place 63-0. As far as the Hastings Relays records makes hockey so great • If the Pistons want to replace Alvin Gentry next season and hire a new coach, they might xs well look al Paul Silas, the current coach with Charlotte. Silas arc concerned, five were shattered Saturday. Sturgis in the boys pole vault set a knows the game better than anybody and not only knows it, but loves it. His new standard at 27-0. while Grand Ledge's four by 1600 relay squad also passion would teach the new egotistical accomplished a record, crossing the finish line in 18:28.63. Sturgis and Grand Ledge's giris also players a thing or two about the game. Silas gut game, but do the players? • See that Jerry Ball is still playing in the NFL. Ball, a former Lion, signed wilh the Cleveland Browns Tuesday after a few seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. Ball is no longer a star player, but could help the Browns out in their climb toward the top ■ Nothing disappoints me more than when I hear of another professional athlete being arrested for drunk driving, drugs or being too physical with another. These athletes have so much, but are willing to give so much away for some stupid fun. Grow up. • John Elway probably watched Wayne Gretzky's retirement scenario, helping him to make his own big decision. Gretzky is getting out of his game at a great time with bis health still intact. Elway lias now woo his Super Bowls and also deserves to go out on top. We will miss the two for their athleticism and for who they are in general. Elways and Gretzkys don't come around too often. • With the Detroit Red Wings safely through the first round, our eyes lum lo Colorado or maybe Phoenix, but probably Colorado. The Avalanche are not the team they were a few years ago, but still can put up a good fight. If it is the Red Wings versus the Avalanche, go with the "hot" Wings in five. And P.S. to Coach Scotty Bowman, let Todd Gill Saxons' Adam Schantz and Dave Ockerman make a clean exchange of the baton in a relay event Saturday. Johnson and Rachel Cox finished in 13:32, while the 1600 four-some of Johnson. Gremore, Barnett and Jennifer Pri were clocked in 4:19. set a few Hastings Relays records. Sturgis did so in the pole vault al 17-7 and the 800 medley relay with a 1:55.59. Grand Ledge's mark was a 207­ 7 1/2 in the discus event. 4-0 in league meets!... The Relays came right in the middle of Hastings' cunent O-K White Conference seasons. Bui it certainly didn't slow the Saxon teams down. The giris defeated East Grand Rapids 77-60 Monday, five days after beating Northview 64-58. Winning events versus East were Susan Hubbard in the shot pul and the discus, the 3200 relay team. Brenda Westfall in the 100, the 800 relay team, Katie Noteboom in the high jump, Jennifer Hodges in the 800, Amanda Hawthorne in the 200 and Karey Schlachter in the 3200 Jamie Howell and Hawthorne both pole vaulted 7-6 to break the school record. Firsts against Northview came from the 3200 relay team of Schlachter, Melissa Hodges. Jennifer Hodges and Heidi Schroeder (12:50). Susan Hubbard in the shot put (29-2). Stephanie Donalds in the discus (79-5), the 400 Erica Fulmer prepares to take the hand-off from Hastings' teammate Sara Williams during the 800 relay. relay team of Jamie Howell, Amanda Hawthorne. Kara Hill and Brenda Westfall (56:07). Karey Schlachter in the 1600 (6:22) and the 800 (2:53) and Brenda Westfall in the 200 (28.8). Schroeder had forgotten to take off her jewelry in the 3200 relay, forcing Melissa Hodges to run in her place for thirty seconds while the other three worked on removing Schroeder's earrings. Fortunately. Northview had nor entered a relay team in the race. The Saxon boys also had similar and Jamie Macoun play a couple of shifts and if Joey Kocur can skate at all. let Talk to you soon. Brower in the pole vault (9-0) and the long jump (18-7), Nick Deline in the shot put (40-3). Brower in the 110 RELAYS... Continued on page 11 Howitt tells Saxons about baseball; success Panthers aim to improve as KVA season rolls on Professional baseball brought Hastings' hometown hero Dann Howitt plenty of great memories and many interesting stories to tell. Howitt spoke at the April 19 Senior With roughly six minutes to play in the game, Delton Kellogg's Jessica Kellogg darted down the bane field and booted one past the Mattawan Boys Rotary Luncheon. A 1982 graduate of Hastings High. goalkeeper. It was a little reward for a lol of hard Howitt played collegiately at Michigan Slate University and then California State Fullerton before beginning his professional career that ended in 1992. Before bis first at-bat in the "Bigs." wort. The host Panthers lost the Kalamazoo Valley Association varsity soccer contest 9-1, but Kellogg's goal was just one example of how far the team has come during the last couple of years. "Even though we don't have a winning record, we have improved quite a bib" Delton Kellogg coach Mark Howitt remembers thinking "I have my whole town (Hastings) witb me * From 1989-92, the former Saxon slugger, who initially began bis baseball career as a pitcher, played on an Oakland A's squad that included such Carlson said. "This is the best team that I have had al Delton." Carlson, in bis fourth year with the stars as Ricky Henderson, Dave Henderson. Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire. The A's won the World Series in 1989 and 1990 wilh Howitt gaining rings on both occasions. Howitt backed up McGwire and was a Panther soccer program, realizes that losses like the one versus Mattawan are bard for his players to swallow. Still, 45 minutes to prevail by eight. Kellogg's goal required a lot of foot work. The All-State cross country runner acquired the ball on a clear out and then took it entirely down field 52. Winners against Northview were Zac Fulmer in the high jump (5-6), Greg him glide down the ice a time or two divine intervention. matching up against the talented teams can only make your squad better "We've had a lough start against the quality KVA opponents; it should prepare us for the second half of the league season and to win some games in the conference" Mattawan held a 3-0 lead on Delton Kellogg at halftime Tuesday afternoon and added six more goals in the second success in the O-K White Conference, ousting East 80-57 and Northview 84­ roommate of Canseco In 1992. Howitt took the field with the Seattle Manners and was reanimates wilh such greats as Jay Buhner and Ken Griffey Jr. He also played grapefruit ball with Michael Jordan when Jordan attempted The Dehon Kellogg soccer squad celebrates the score in its home game with Mattwan. to become a professional baseball star Howitt will always be remembered as the last player in Major Ixague Baseball history to get a hit off Houston Astros' before finding the back of the Wildcat goal. It was her second shot of the firebailer Nolat. Ryan It was a homerun that ended Ryan’s career in 1992. contest. Hastings' Sally Edger talks strategy with giris track coach Laura Finley during PANTHERS, continued page 11 Saturday's Hastings Relays. "He's (Howitt) a hard working man; he hit the ball welL" Ryan said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 29 1999 - Page 11 RELAYS... Continued from page 10 hurdles (16.74). Adam Schantz in the 100 (10.65). the 800 relay team of Brandrm Dahn. Schantz, Dave Ockerman and Sam Stafford (1:38). the 400 relay squad of Luke Rodgers. Schantz, Ockerman and Stafford (47.42). Ryan Hawbaker in the discus (111-0) and Brower in the 300 hurdles (45.2). Posting victories versus East were Deline in the shot put (46-7 1/2), Fulmer in the high jump (5-10). Brower in the pole vault (12-0), Stafford in the 100 (11.38). the 800 relay team ol Dahn. Schantz, Ockerman and Stafford (1:35.9), Hawhakcr it. the discus (132-7 1/2), Mike Elliott in the 1600 (5:03.1). the 400 relay team of Dahn. Schantz, Ockerman and Stafford (46.24). Isaac Solmes in the 400 (54.43). Schantz in the 200 (23.08) and the mile relay team of Joe Keller. Hawbaker. Phil McKcough and Solmes Hastings competes at Zeeland today (Thursday. April 29) and al Forest Hills Central next Monday (May 3). Rob Lee leaps over the hurdles as part of the Saxons' distance medley team. PANTHERS, from page 10 "Jessica persistently went after the ball and eventually she got her goal." Carlson said. Nikki Schiedel led the team with four shots and Autumn Chilton chipped in with three shots. Schiedel's presence was felt all over the Field. In Carlson's words, "she's everywhere" Panther goalkeeper Christine Telle also had a busy outing, slopping over 22 shots that the Wildcats booted toward Boys track coach Paul Fulmer goes over the charts with Adam Schantz. her. "She (Telle) did an awesome job," Carlson explained. Varsity Saxons searching for improved execution Delton Kellogg, 1-3 overall and 0-3 in the KVA, travels to Paw Paw for league action today (Thursday, April 29). In the eyes of the coach, the Hastings' varsity baseball team needs to be a bit more sound on defense and a little more opportunistic al the plate Coach Jason Hoefler's Hastings squad is coming off a six-game stretch that saw them go 1-4 with one game being called because of darkness The Saxons lost an 11-1 contest to Marshall April 21. The second game of the twin bill versus the 'Skins was called after eight innings with the score being knotted al 13-13. I-ast Saturday, the blue and gold faced Byron Center in non-league doubleltcader action, losing the opener 13-3 and taking the nightcap 9-8 in nine innings. In the team's O-K White Conference staners. the Wildcats of Northview clawed the Saxons 6-1 and 6-1. Hoefler said his team should have Karine Norton (16) boots one down field as goalkeeper Christine Telle watches from behind. Captain Nikki Schiedel (5) was all over the field in Delton's KVA soccer matchup Tuesday versus the Wildcats. LEGAL NOTICE SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE Insurance Agency Inc (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by TOM RAINWATER JR Sign Up With The Team A SINGLE MAN AND BAR­ EMER­ BARA HUGHES. A SINGLE WOMAN to GENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA HOMEGOLD. A SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORA­ TION Mortgagee, dated October 20. 1997, and recorded on November 12. 1997, in INSTRU­ AUTO HOME NATIONAL BANK. AS Alderson had two bits and Adam Whitney coUected two hits. Dustin Terrel notched the mound win, striking out four nd walking three. The Saxons have pulled out every extra inning game they have played this spring, according to Hoefler In the opening game loss to B.C.. Cole bad three hits and Nyslrom went 3- for-3 with a stolen base and two tuns scored. Hastings bad eight bits in the first game with Northview and four in the second contest. In Game 1, Cole had two hits and scored a run. while Brian Dunn had two hits and an RBI. SAXONS... Continued on page 12 . Monica Eberts Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of sixty nine thousand six r.-jr.dred fourteen and 96/100 Dol­ DabGeurink lars ($69,614 96). including interest at 11.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ Pat Buckland Penny Hovanec As an independent agency, we can tailor the best insurance protection at competitive prices. We represent only the finest insurance companies, including AutoOwners Insurance Company, which has truly earned the reputation as The 'No Problem" People.’ Ask us about the many other advantages of doing business with an independent insurance agency. ings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m on May 27. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS Barry County Michigan and are de­ 282 OF THE ALGONQUIN SandiFox ^uto-Owners Insurance gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ 281 Bundy also collected the team's lone hit in Game 1, a double that manufactured swinging a really good bat." In the second game that ended up 13­ 13, Hastings held a six-rut lead beading into the seventh inning, but Marshall tallied six times, including four off a grand slam. A Greenfield single scored Luke Warner from third in the ninth inning to give the Saxons the 9-8 triumph versus the Bulldogs from Byron Center. Bundy, in that game, went 4-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base. Mike Nyslrom went 2-for-4, Warner scored three times. Josh INDENTURE TRUSTEE, by an assignment dated December 23. 1997, and recorded on March 30.1998, in IN­ STRUMENT f1009576. Barry County Records. scribed as LOTS 280 also had a dinger. Andy Keller had two bits with three RBI and a homer and Bob Cole had two hits and three RBI "He (Bundy) has a lol of confidence right now." Hoefler said of Bundy. "He's the Saxons' lone run. MENT »1003979, Barry County Records. Michi­ gan. and assigned by said mortgagee to FIRST UNION won a few more of these contests and defense and starting out solidly are areas that they must show improvement in order to capture more victories. "We should have been the team that came in and set the tone; We didn't." Hoefler said. "I'm very concerned wilh our defense; we're making a lot of stupid mistakes." After being one-hit by Marshall in the first game, the Saxon bats came out sizzling in Game 2. Josh Bundy went 3-for-4 with four RBI and two home runs. Ty Greenfield For the season. Bundy is hitting at a .400 clip and is providing Hastings with leadership and plenty ot punch. Dale Sanders Motor Carrier Robin Welton Agent of Principal Mutual Life Ins. Co. Division LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES UNIT NUMBER 2 ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 63 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with iy48CL 600 324la m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 22 1999 FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK AS INDEN­ TURE TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney For Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (5/20) id Life Adair Jackson Health _ _ _ Buckland ____ Cindy Financial Services coimumutio« with now who care Delton Office 623-5115 Mon. thru Fri. 8.3O-5KW Fann Business Trucking Hastings Office 948-3720 Toll Free 1-800-223-3590 Toll Free 1-888-223-3590 Fax 623-8735 11260 Sprague/M-43 PO. Box 100- Delton. Ml Fax 948-3744 W. State St. P.O. Box 245 • Hastings. Ml Hastings' Brian Dunn (2) is one of the arms that Hoefler hopes will be in tune as the baseball season continues (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 29. 1999 SPORTS SHORTS Physicals set for athletes Attention all Hastings High School athletes. Physicals for the 1999-2000 sports seasons will be given Tuesday, May 25. Girls* physicals will begin at 6:30 p.m. and boys' will follow al 7:30 p.m. The physicals are free of charge and are administered by the area physicians. All athletes taking part must have a physical card that they can obtain from the mam office. Alumni Game set for May 31 rhe annual Hastings High School Alumni Baseball Game returns to the diamond Monday, May 31. according to its coordinator and former Saxon baseball coach Bernie Oom. The Memorial Day event will begin at 1 p.m., but players should show up around 11:30 a.m. to warmup. Parents of former HHS baseball players are asked to inform them about the game. This is the 21st year of the Alumni Baseball Game and all former Saxons are welcomed to take part If you have any questions, call Oom at (616) 765-3555. Sarver’s determined fight continues to notch boxing wins someday could land her a spot on the Olympic tram or even a national title. Sarver, of Hastings, is now 10-2 as a boxer following her victorious decision Saturday at the Golden Gloves Championships held al the National Former Hastings' slugger Andrew Courtright collected hits and drove in runs in both of the Kellogg Community College recent baseball wins over the Siena Heights'junior varsity team. Courtright had a double and drove in one run in Game 1, which KCC look by one run, 3-2. In the nightcap. Courtright had two hits and added another RBI in a 9-4 contest that the Bruins won. The Thomapple Volleyball Club (TVC), representing the Barry County YMCA, finished sixth in the recent State Class C Coed Volleyball Tournament. The tourney, sponsored by the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association was held in Brighton and matched 13 league champions from around the stale. In pool play. TVC lost its first match to the Northville Motor City Volleyball Club 15-7, 15-3. TVC then split with the Barking Snow Spiders of Berkley 15-6, 11-15 and beat the Grand Rapids Fighting Peach Fish 15-3, 15-4. The area spikers qualified for bracket play by beating Berkley 16-14 in a onegame playoff. The day ended, however, with a 15-7, 15-10 loss to the eventual champions. Team AC from Northville. The girls woo 99-36. while the boys prevailed 137-29. Winners for the girls squad were Dawn Vickery in the discus (9-2 1/2), the 3200 relay leant of Joanna Laikcrd. Erin Sutton, Jessica Melvin and Jessy Sager (11:52). Amy Ferriell in the 100 (14.08), the 800 relay team of Tara Shoup. Mary Henson. Sutton and the biggest and most prized tournament for an amateur boxer. The Hastings athlete has her eyes firmly set on giving it her very best shot. "I will keep on with my training and try to perfect my moves." Sarver said. Brian Lee, of Grand Rapids, has worked wilh Sarver on her training and the two have worked extensively on Sarver's speed and her combination Candi Sarver scored a unanimous decision last Saturday to raise her boxing record to 10-2. If the Nationals and Sarver’s other boxing endeavors work out, then the next big step could be the Olympics. Williams and Kody Louden (9:06). Joo Haneckow in the 110 hurdles (16.41), Jason Siampder in the 100 (11.46), Travis Wright in the long jump (18-9). the 800 relay (earn of Kyle Matteson. Nick Marshall, Nick Hannar and Siampder (1:34), Denny Bourdo in the high jump (5-10). Kody Louden in the 1600 (4:52), Matteson. Marshall, Kris Pease and Siampder in the 400 relay (46.68), Kyle Matteson in the 400 (53.15). Matt Geething in the discus (132-3 3/40, Haneckow in the 300 "Already I've been asked to go pro, but I want to wait and see bow the Olympics go." Sarver explained. HHS netters out-score Northview Hastings* varsity tennis team hosted Northview April 22 in an O-K White match and came away with a 7-1 triumph. Drumm cards Saxons’ best Monday at Ironwood. Heather Drumm led the Saxon scorers with a 42. Katie Welton carded a 45 and Erica Barnum and Leah Pt'mford each tallied 49s Heather Rose had a 51 and Katie Jones a 55 to round o it the Hastings' scorers. Enid Gage, cf Wyoming Park, had the low score with a 33. Jenny Brinks led Hudsonville with a 46. Hastings finished second out of three teams April 27 at L.E. Kaufman wilh a 223. East Grand Rapids was first wilh a 182 and Northview ended up third with a 245. Welton topped the Saxon swingers wilh a 52, Drumm and Pumford each carded 56s and Jones fired a 59. Alison Pouch recorded the lowest score with a 42 for East, while Jenny Rikans managed a 54 for Northview. Winning singles matches for the blue and gold were Matt Bradley at No. I (6-1. 641), Steve Storrs at No. 2 (6-4. 6-3), Josh Hendershot at No 3 (6-1. 64)) and Kyle Winkler at No. 4 (6-3. 5-7 and 6-2). The No. 1 doubles team of Tony Bowne and Jorge Lluch won a tough three set match (6-1. 24S and 6-4). Also JJwW(s3 Mom, Jim, Debbie, Pete, Thomas, Andrew, Jackie, Brad, Morgan & Lorrie winning doubles matches were Jim Storms and Sean Fortier at No. 3 (64). 6­ 7 and 6-0) and the No. 4 squad of Bill Blair and Jeremy Butler (6-1. 4-6 and 6­ 3). hurdles (42.81). Williams in the 800 (2:12), Marshall in the 200 (24.03), Louden in the '.200 (10:58) and 'be 1600 relay squad of Hannar. Jamie Collier. Bourdo and Kyle Matteson (3:58). The win was Hastings' first over Northview ever in league action The Panther boys also crushed Kalamazoo Christian April 26 in KVA action. 121-16. Winners were Derrick Hammood in ‘Skins blank JV ball team It was a rough outing for the junior varsity baseball team at Hastings High when they faced Marshall April 21 in non-league action Ihc Redskins won both games of a JouNcheadcr, 11 -0 and 6-0. In Game 1, Jake Vanderboff and Andy Bcnningtield had the only Saxon hits. In Game 2, Luke Storm, Dave Wright and Ryan Rowsc all managed base raps. Storm's hit went for two bases. Hastings earned a split with Northview April 26 winning the nightcap 9-5 after dropping the opener 10-0. Storm had two doubles in the win, while Tefft had a double and two RBI. The Saxons scored six of its nine runs in the fifth inning. Leeland Jennings, Matt Schnackenbcrg, Mark Lockwood and Andy Benningfield all had RBI for the THANK YOU Lotte, Jennifer Ketola (2:15). Jessica Melvin in the 1600 (74)3), Courtney Hersha. Ferriell, Henson and Alisha Rodarte in the 400 relay (58.28). Amy Dennany in the 400 (1:13). Vickery in the shot pul (31-3). Henson in the 800 (2:28). Ferriell in the 200 (29.39). Tara Shoup in the pole vault (6-6 1/2) and Henson. Amber Novtskcy, Melvin and Sutton in the 1600 relay (4:49). Taking Firsts for the boys against Comstock were the 3200 relay learn of Scott Styf. Billy Roberts, Kyle in August at the National Tournament held in Georgia The national contest is Hastings' golf team finished second out of three O-K White teams at a match TVC competes at State 7he Panther thmclads easily out­ distanced the Colls of Comstock Apnl 21 at Delton Kellogg High School. Guard Armory in Grand Rapids. Sarver was fighting in the 125-pound weight class and won a unanimous decision against a very difficult opponent. Ulanda friend "The first round was like a wrestling match; She was a real dirty fighter," Saner said. "I went to the body and then the licad (in the second and third rounds) and knocked her down twice. I just came out thinking that she was not going to hold me again." Not a chance. Sarver was not to be denied. Sarver is undefeated as a pugilist in Michigan and her focus now is to fight punches. Courtright contributes at KCC Delton track teams coast in KVA Candi Sarver continues her strong fight to meet her goals... a fight that 31 To each and everyone our "thanhs" for all the gifts, cards and retirement parties given to/for us as we retire from the Hastings Area School system. Ted Dalman, Custodial Supervisor Duane Glasgow, Maintenance Supervisor the pole vault (8-6), Styf, Wright. winners. Storm also had a solid outing on the mound, striking out five and walking three. Schnackenbcrg had Hastings* lone hit in the first game Jason Goggins pitched, striking out five and walking three SAXONS... Continued from page 11 Williams and Louden in the 3200 relay (9:27), Haneckow in the 110 hurdles (16.09). Siampder in the 100 (11.02), Matteson, Marshall. Hannar and Siampder in the 800 relay (1:35). Wright in the long jump (19-1), Louden in the 1600 (4:36). Mattesoo, Marshall, Peace and Siampder in the 400 relay (46.22), Mattesoo in the 400 (52.73). Collier in the 300 hurdles (42.43), Williams in the 800 (2:10), Siampder in the 200 (22.78), Geething in the discus (135-8), Haneckow in the shot pot (39-7), Louden in the 3200 (10:58) and Hannar. Collier. Bourdo and Mattesoo in the 1600 relay (3:46). The Saxon skipper says his team needs to take a few more steps forward as they prepare for the home stretch and the post-season. "I thought that we bad taken some steps forward; wc we re playing teams of our skill level and should have won a LEGAL NOTICE few more games." State of Michigan HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Probate Court County of Barry Inspection of Audit CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate File No. 99-225884E Estate of EARL M ENDSLEY TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS The audit for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 1998 is available for inspection at the Hastings Charter Township Hall. 885 River Road, Hastings. Call 948-9690 for an appointment. Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 1227 N BOLTWOOD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 died 3/14/99 An instrument dated 2/22/66 has been admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified tnat all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal Tuinstra Greenhouse GREAT GROWING STARTS WITH QUALITY PLANTS... FRESH FROM THE GROWER CUSTOM BASKETS AND PLANTERS... in our containers or yours Great Selection of SPECIALTY HANGING BASKETS Large Variety of VEGETABLE and FLOWER FLATS • Hanging Baskets • Um Fillers • Spikes - 54 Plant Flats • Lilies • Geraniums • Perennials • Mums • Dahlias representative. FRED ENDSLEY. 1568 WINTERWOOD DRIVE NE. GRAND RAPIDS. Ml 49525, • NOTICE • or to both the independent representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings, Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the es­ The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 27,1999 are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. tate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it DAVID H TRIPP (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9585 (4/29) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate File No 99-22582-IE Estate of HOWARD G JOHNSTON. Deceased. Social in Line to Play Golf? Security No 380-07-0083 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest m the estate may be barred or affected by the following The decedent, whose last known address was Play at Hastings Country Club 615 Most rounds played in 4 hours or less MQ1B£RSHIE_R^ES_AREA^I2UQWS; Single 1999 Season . $70.05’/mo. 616-945-2756 Ml 49073. died the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Hastings City Bank 150 W Court Street Hastings. Junior 1999 Season starting «t $42.15’/ (24-29 years old) on full 12 month year membership p»- Nashville. admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of Family 1999 Season $84.65’/mo. Student 1999 Season $330 lew member initiation rate—Si00 if joined by June 1. After June 1—$300 Contact Hastings Country Club Pro Shop for complete details & forms Reed Street. 03/25/99 An instrument dated 06/04-97 has been Ml 49058. or to both the independent personal rep­ resentative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice ; Notice is further given that the estate will be . thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. and to the admission of the dece­ dent s will to probate Objections to the admission of the decedent s will to probate must be filed with­ in 90 days of the dale of publication of this notice Jeffrey L Youngsma'P40393) 9952 Cherry Valley Avenue SE. Suite A Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616)891-9310 (4-29) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Aprs 29 1999 - Pagt '1 Bush wins at Berlin; racing season starts hot Former track champion Joe Bush, who dominated the track driving championships in 1992 and 1993, kicked off the 1999 racing season by roaring to victory in the 40-lap feature race for Late Model Slocks last Saturday at the Berlin Raceway. Bush, of Hastings, started deep in the 24-car field, but caught race leader Randy Parker on the 33rd lap. He eventually scored a one-car length victory over Randy Sweet. The win gives Bush 123 points, a nice start to the *99 campaign. Bob Holley, of Gun I-ake, was third in the Late Model main event. Holley was the fastest of all 95 qualifiers with a time of 101.914 miles per hour. Other main event winners at Berlin's opener were Jeff Terrell in the Super Stocks and Cort Corwin in the Sportsman Stocks. A three in one card is set for this Saturday. Practice will be at 2 p.m., lime trials are at 3 p.m. and the first preliminary event is set for 7 p.m NEW 96 Chuck Wilson was in contention for the lead from start to finish, but had to hold off repeal challenges Saturday by Mike Reinke to pull off a thrilling victory Wilson won the first feature event at the New 96 Speedway, taking the lead on lap eight. Winning A Main features last Saturday were Jeep VanWormer in the IMC A Modifieds and Max Wirebaugh in the Strec* Stocks. Joe Baker was fourth in the IMCA Modifieds and Jake Meyerink 11th. In the Street Stocks, Ben Curtis finished 11th in the feature and FRank Thompson wound up 15lh. This week the New 96 features Sprints, IMCA Modifieds and Street Slocks. Hot laps start at 5 p.m. and the racing action starts at 7 p.m KALAMAZOO Brad Shellenbarger qualified 11th, had to re start and still found a way to finish eighth in the A feature for Factory Stocks last Saturday at the Kalamaztxi Speedway. Sbellenbarger, of Hastings, spun out on lap two and had to re-start in the 24th position. But it didn't slow him down and his top ten finish was a nice start to the *99 season. Gary VanArsdalc. of Gun I.akc, blew up his motor in a Factory Stock heat race, Brian Bergakker. of Middleville, was 24th in the A feature and John TerMeer, of Gun Ijtke, was 15th in the A feature. In the Super Late Models Larry Dahlke, of Middleville, was second in tiie B feature and 26th in the A event, Kevin Malosh, of Middleville, was IOth in the B feature and Brandon Lyons, of Delton, was 19th in the A race. A full three in one show plus a Michigan versus Wisconsin Legacy Shootout is on tap at Kalamazoo this Saturday. Admission is $10. Growing pains being felt by soccer Saxons The varsity girls’ soccer team at Hastings High School lost its last two games to East Grand Rapids, 2-0, last Friday and to Zeeland, 4-1, Monday. The Saxons played strong at start versus East until the second half, when the Pioneers tallied the first goal. East closed out the game wilh a breakaway tally that was a result of Hastings pushing up its defense to attempt to tie the game. Hastings again started strong against Zeeland with Jessie Goal scoring her fourth of the season. But. Zeeland’s top scorer went on a rampage tallying foul goals. Zeeland had 20 shots to Hastings* nine. SCORES Sunday Night Mixed Final Standings B.S.crs 78; Nine Out of Ten 74; All Mixed Up 73; Red Dog 73; Thee Froggcrs 72; S&K 69; We’re OK 68; No Tellin What 66 1/2; X-Filers 66; Happy Hookers 63 1/2; Thunder Alley 61; Bear Aliev 57; Friends -56^HED 56; Lucky Stokes 53; Rock Bot­ tom 37. Womens High Games and Series - S. Glasgow 218-587; L. Barnum 186-528; K. Becker 204-525; L. Barnum 194-522; M. Kirchen 189-513; J. Buckner 187-510; R. Rine 178-494; N. Munn 180-478; E. Hammontrec 177-474; A. Hubbell 150-424; S. Craven 150-424; W. Miller 140-401; S. VanDenburg 203, D. Sttydcr 200; K. Sutfin 191; M. Snyder 181, L. Falconer 168; B. Cantrell 163; V. Colvin 162; D. Pennington 162; S. Cross 159; L. Rentz 153. Mens High Games and Series - S. Peabody 236-647; J. Kohler 222-634; J. Barnum 226-621; DJ James 189-488; R. Craven 216-580; B. Hubbell 223-549; S. Kral I man 191-515; J. Agee 193-499; J. James 189-488; B. Falconer 186-486; B. Cantrell 164-456; B. Drayton 169-454; R. Fay 216; C. Martin 211; M. Martin 205; G. Snyder 200; B. Rentz 197; A. McBain 189; J. Smith 187. Thursday A.M. Final Standings Varneys 74 1/2; Question Marks 73 1/2; Boomers Girls 72; What Happened 66; Just Us 60 1/2; Hastings Bowl 36 1/2. Good Games and Series - F. Ruthruff 176- 494; H. Service 179-467; S Lambert 172-450; C. Fox 197-433; J. Kruger 146­ 411; C. Swinkunas 147-385; J. Rablcy 152­ 371; J. McKeough 173; B. Estep 161; L. Jackson 156; B. Sexton 156 P. Hamilton 155; I. Ruthruff 151; C. Service 124. "The girls rallied in overtime after being frustrated most of the game." Mepham said "The three wins have physical, but are not there yet. Both been much harder this season so far due to a young team." The junior varsity Saxons lied Zeeland 1-1 and beat East Grand Rapids 1-0 to remain undefeated. Erin Bradley, Stephanie Courtright and Danielle Swift scored in the 3-1 the wins and the loses are beginning victory versus Northview. "Our girls are simply learning lo BOWLING to bring the girts closer, lo work as a team." Hastings* last win was a 2-1 overtime triumph April 21 over Northview. Jennie Heuss scored the first goal for the blue and gold, her first of the season with two minutes remaining in regulation, and Carolyn DeWitt scored the game-winner with an indirect kick . DeWitt, along with Tiffany Swift, were singled out for playing "outstanding" games. Hastings bad 23 shots on goal compared to Northview's 14. play a higher level of soccer after losing six starters from last year," Hastings Coach Doug Mcpharn said. "The girls are becoming more Hockey corporate hole sponsor. Registration begins at 8 a m and golfing starts at 9 a.m. A steak cookout precedes the golf at 2 p m and an awards program is set for 2:30 pan. The event includes 18 holes of golf, a continental breakfast with coffee, a commemorative gift and the dinner/ awards program afterward. A number of Delton freestyle wrestlers placed high at recent tournaments in Delton and Caledonia. In Delton April 24 first places were Loveland (Group I, 43), Joel Mast (Group II, 60), Casey Ovcrbeek (Group I, 52), Steven Ross (Group II. 50) and Brian Springer (Group HL 100). gained by Boe Bissett (Group IV, heavyweight), Jeff Bissett (Group III, 80). Quinn DeBolt (Group II, 60), Pal Fales (Group I, 64), Caleb Montes (Group O, 33), Billy Bourdo Montes (Group I, 67). Nathan Perry (Group O, Brett Bissett earned a third (Group O, 40), while Tony Dennany (Group IV, 85), Mark Loveland (Group 1,43), Mike Minor (Group IV, 95). Christian Seybert (Group O, 37) and Chns Miller (Group II, 75) finished with fourths. Fales, Octavio Romero, Stephan Romero and Cody Seybert won weight 43), Octavio Romero (Group II, heavyweight), Stephan Romero (Group I, 72), Cody Seybert (Group I I, 130), Josh Young (Group I, 52) and Dustin Morgan (Group IV, 160). Seconds were taken by Mitchell Duquesnel (Group II, 112), Donovan Hoffman (Group I, 58), Matthew class tides April 17 at Caledonia Daniel McIntyre (Group I), Billy Bourdo Mixites each had seconds. Casey Pittelkow (Group II) an.. Christian Seybert had third place finishes. ^7 YMCA of Barry County k/ HASTINGS 4 Free Drink Refills .25c Corn Refills Hastings Youth Council Program Administrative Assistant The YMCA of Bany County has an immediate opportunity for a well organized, self motivated Administrative Assistant. Will be responsible for entering all of the Association's program registrations. Will also be directly responsible for all the cleri­ cal functions for camp and will service as the administrative assistant to the Program and Camp Directors. Successful candidates will have HS diploma; knowledge and experience working with PC computers and the following soft­ ware: Microsoft Word and Works; Excel; and Microsoft Publisher, minimum of 40-50 wpm typing. Position is full lime and comes with family medical/dcntal/lifc insurance, and vacation and retirement (after one year of ser­ vice). Candidates may pick up an application and job description al the Manpower Office. 127 N. Market. Hastings. Monday Friday. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Resumes and 2 letters of refer­ ences should be sent to YMCA of Barry County, c/o Manpower. Kristen Royston. 127 N. Market. Hastings. Ml. Application deadline: May 3. 1999. The subject of the pubic hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended MAP CHANGE - A-1-99 Request to rezone property in Sec 6. Barry Township (see attached map) That part of the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 of the NE factional 1/4 of Sec 6. T1N. R9W lying East of state trunkhne M-43 and described as commencing at the NE comer of said Sec. 6, thence S 1 degrees 03 minutes 33 seconds East on the East Section line. 132 09 ft to the intersection of said LEGAL NOTICES East Section line with a 10 degree curve and the place of beginning of this description, thence con­ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE gages and m pursuance of the statute m such tinuing on said East Section line 656 90 ft . thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 17 seconds West Default having been made in the conditions of certain Mortgages, the first such Mortgage being made by HARLEY D DRYER and MARILYN L DRYER, husband and wife, to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through the Farm­ case made and provided, the said Mortgages will parallel to the South line of the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 of said NE fractional 1/4. 908 82 ft to the centerIme of state trunkhne M-43 thence N 06 degrees 02 minutes 37 seconds West on said centertine. 139 10 ft . thence N 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East parallel to the North Section Ime. 400 00 ft . thence North 07 degrees 12 minutes 35 seconds West 150 95 ft (previously recorded as former C K & S Railroad; thence N 2 degrees 25 minutes 13 seconds West on said line. 48.30 ;ft.; ers Home Administration (now known as Farm Service Agency). Untied States Department ol thence NEly 462 41 ft on the arc of a curve to the right to the far end of a chord which bears North Agriculture, with its State Office being located at • 150 00 ft). thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 220 49 ft to the East line of the 43 degrees 44 minutes 29 seconds East. 450.02 ft to the place of beginning Subject io Highway right of way over the West 33 ft thereof for Highway M-43. 3001 Coolidge Road Suite 100. East Lansing. Michigan 48823-6321. the Mortgagee, such Mort­ gage being dated January 12.1972 and recorded January 12. 1972 in Uber 206 of Barry County Tax parcel Number 08-003-006-002-00 Records on Pages 331 through 334, inclusive and which Mortgage was expressly assumed by RUSSELL D YARGER and PATRICIA YARGER Section 7. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County. Mea gan [Other lands secured by said Mortgage have been previously 1977 and recorded September 27. 1977 in Uber released ] The redemption period shall be one (1) year ’rom the date ol sate unless the property is aban­ of Agriculture, such Mortgage being dated March 8 1985 and recorded March 8. 1985 in Liber 421 of Barry County Records on Pages 81 through 84. inclusive, and the fourth such Mortgage being given by RUSSELL D YARGER to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through tne Farm­ All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan ers Home Administration (now known as Farm Interested persons desiring to present their wtws on the proposed amendments, either verbal­ Service Agency). United States Department of Agriculture, issued pursuant to a certain Shared ly or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned t-me and place Any Appreciation Agreement/Recapture Agreement written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to 616-948-4820 such Mortgage being dated July 30. 1990 and recorded July 31. 1990 in Liber 503 of Barry The County of Barry wtN provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, sucn as signers for the gan The South 100 acres of the Northeast 1/4 of Agency). United States Department of Agricul­ the Farmers Home Administration (now known as Farm Service Agency). United States Department Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information premises described in said Mortgages are as fol­ ture such Mortgage being dated September 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through (closed between 12-1 pm) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County on said Mortgages together with 5 0 percent in­ terest. legal costs, attorneys teas and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does lows. to-wrt Lands and premises situated in the Township of Carlton. County of Barry, and State of Michi­ 232 of Barry County Records on Pages 885 through 888. inclusive, the third such Mortgage being given by RUSSELL D YARGER and PA­ TRICIA YARGER husband and wife to THE Hastings Michigan between the hours of sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due pay on or poor to the date of said sale, which said AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Ad­ ministration (now known as Farm Service The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ Street in the City of Hastings and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place ol holding the Cir­ cuit Court tn and for said County, on Thursday. May 6. 1999 at 10O o'clock, local time, in the af­ ternoon of said day. and said premises wiH be Liber 363 of Barry County Records on Page 650. the second such Mortgage being given by RUS­ SELL D YARGER and PATRICIA YARGER. hus­ band and wife, to THE UNITED STATES OF FROM C-2 TO C-1. be foreclosed by a safe ol the premises therein desenbed or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary. at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance to the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse at 220 W State husband and wife by a certain conveyance dated Apnl 19. 1974 and recorded Apnl 19. 1974 in doned in which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the dale of sale Please note the following 1) The record owner of the subject property ap­ pears to be Russell D Yarger 2) The property is subject to delinquent and/or unpaid real estate taxes for the years 1996 through 1998, inclusive 3) The property is also subject to all ease­ ments. restrictions and nghts-of-way of record 4) The property is also subject to certain junior liens including four (4) outstanding tax liens and is subject to certain Farmland Development Rights Agreements under the statute so made and provided For further information with regard to this fore­ closure contact the Farm Loan Manager of the County Records on Pages 283 through 286. in­ Farm Service Agency. Mr clusive. such Mortgages be-ng given to secure certain Promissory Notes payable to the Govern­ South Hanover Hastings. Michigan 49058 tele­ phone (616) 948-8037, ext 2 ment. and by reason of such default the Mort­ gagee elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of such Mortgages due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgages there is claimed to be due at the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed matenals being considered at the meeting, lo individu­ Grey ............................................................ 4-1-0 TNR Machine.......................................... 4-1-0 Hackers....................................................... 2-3-0 Avengers .....................................................0-5-0 als with disabilities at the meehng/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE THOU­ vs. Avengers 5. Advanced registration is required. Payments should be sent no later than Friday. June 4. For more information, call Irene Bracken at (616) 387-3062 or Kim Thebo at (616) **87-2057. Delton grapplers medal W-L-T Games Played Hackers 4 vs. Grey 5; TNR Machines 11 registration forms should be sent to Western Michigan University; Athletic Corporate Relations Office; Read Fieldhouse; Kalamazoo. MI 49008. Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Plannmg/Zoning Commission win conduct a pub­ 8 am to 5 pom Team Checks should be made payable to Western Michigan University and on hand to award the Hastings High area seniors who arc receiving the Felpausch Scholarships to attend WMU. Cost is $55 per golf participant ($20 for dinner only) and $150 to be a Court St, Hastings. Michigan tion at the Barry County Planning Office 220 W State St YMCA of Barry County and Hastings Youth Council’s Co-Ed Adult Floor coaches and administrators — will be on hand to swing the dubs and join in on the day of fun. Felpausch Food Centers are a sponsor of the event and representatives will be lic hearing on May 24.19U at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Room. Courts & Law Building at 220 W •Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - L. Dawe 160; E. Ulrich 180; B. Hathaway 186-516; T. Redman 147-382; S. Merrill 193-493; B. Maker 202-524; K. Eberly 172-488; D. Snyder 185-541 ;T. Christopher 199-586; J. Gardner 155; J. Pettengill 165-452; J. Ellis­ YMCA NEWS The 33rd annual Hastings Bronco Golf Outing comes to the Hastings Country Club on Thursday, June 17. WMU's athletic staff — including NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Bowlcrcttes Hamilton Excavating 69-55; Bennett Industries 68.5-51.5*; Kent Oil Co. 64.5­ 59.5; Hecker Insurance 61-63; Farmers Feed 56-68; Carlton Center Bulldozing 49­ 71. ton 158-445; M. Dull 147-420; L Elliston 177- 523; D. L. Coenen 157-380; P. Britten 150-431; C. Hurless 176-481; H. Coenen 199-513. Bronco Outing set for June 17 Dated April 1. 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now Farm Service Agency). United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee Robert J Zrtta (P22749) Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Bany by SAND THREE writing or call the following Michael Brown County Administrator 220 W State Street. Hastings. (S171 305 92) DOLLARS Michigan 49058 - (616) 948-4891 remaining secured by said Mortgages, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained m PO Box 212 Grand Haven. Ml 49417 said Mortgages has become operative Now Therefore. Notice ts Hereby Given that by (616)842-1470 Deobie S Smith. Barry County Clerk HUNDRED FIVE AND 92/100 Attorney for Mortgagee and no proceedings SCHEUERLE & ZITTA having been instituted to recover the debt, now 300 Washington Street virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mort­ David Steeby. 1611 (4/29) �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 29. 1999 Exchange Club Young Citizens of the Month named Central Elementary’s Young Citizens ot the Month for April, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Laune Karrar, Viola Payne and Jackson Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for April from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Cody Depew. Keri Wills, Matt DeBoer. Jenna Bryans and Dustin Bowman. Missing from the photo is Kristin Pufpaff. Tyler Fulmer was selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month for April at St. Rose School. He is shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. Hoke, with teacher Julie Cartoon. Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for April, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Andrea Philo (left) and Christine Etter, shown with Principal Chris Warren. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for April are Jacquie Stoka, and Courtney Van Hom. with teacher Don Schils. Hastings alumni banquet tickets on sale Tickets for the 112tb annual Hastings High School Alumni banquet will be on sale from Saturday, May 1, until Saturday, NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Wlial is die leading cause of blindness among the elderly? CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE lhai the Township of Rutland Charter adopted Ordinance No. 70 at its meeting held on April 14, 1999. Said Ordinance lo become effective seven (7) days after publication of this notice. Ordinance No. 70 appears below. Interested persons may secure copies cJ said Ordinance, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Three upcoming concerts are being held Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan 49051-9725. (616) 941-2194. between RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Call 1-800-437-2423 ORDINANCE NO. 71 ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of certain properties located within the Township and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 2 REZONING OF PROPERTY LAND SECTION 14 3 4 A. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Cnarter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezoning from the “Cl" Office Commercial zoning classification to the “RR" Rural Residential zoning classification of the following described land in Section 14. RUTLAND TWP BEG AT PT ON E U SEC 14-5-9. S 00 13’ 19" W AL E SEC U 167.65 FT. TH Nil DEG 4140” W 321.15 FT TH N 00 DEG 23’ 09" E 164.70 FT. TH S 89 DEG 20’ 14" 328.34 FT TOPOB. SECTION II REZONING OF PROPERTY IN LAND SECTION 4 A. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezoning from “RE" Rural Estates zoning classification lo the "RI" Single Family zoning classification of the following described land in Section 4: RUT­ LAND TWP COM N 02 DEG 51 ’ 40" W 1105.96 FT FR SW COR SEC The first. April 29, is a third grade musi­ • • • • 819.95 ea. - 2 or more 817.95 ca. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Mailed same day (*3.00 postage) Installation available Action Signs lacrms from E.W. Bliss; FT AL SD CENTRLI IRVING RD TH S 05 DEG 01'25" E 752.36 FT AL SD CNTRLI TO CNTRLI IRVING RD TH S 89 DEG 30’ 36" W 534 FT TH N 43 DEG 32* 17“ W 32.35 FT TO AN INTERMEDIATE TR A VERSE LI OF SHORE HATHAWAY LAKE TH FOLLOWINGSD TRAVERSELI NWLY TO POB SECTION 111 - SEVERABILITY Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance by declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section. Clause or provision so declared lo be invalid SECTION IV - EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publication after adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Robin McKenna. Clerk Rutland Charter Township Advanced seating tickets may be pur­ chased for SI for both the band and choir concerts. For band concert tickets, call Tammy Wasserman at 623-3080. For choir concert tickets, call Lynne Lawrence at 623-9230 General admission seats will be Quality Printing KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE fob I746n Library Services Staff Assistant. Full-time, support staff posi­ tion. Coordinate/monitor document delivery service, lease book pro­ gram, acquisitions searching'ordenng of library materials, standing orders for serial monographs. Liaison with external cataloging service and support for Technical Services. Required: Associate Degree or equiv­ alent; experience in library or office environment using computer sys­ (618) 948-8618 or Ton r™, 888-577-7446 communication skills; contribute to team environment. BA/BS preferred. tems software/hardware; attention to detail and excellent orol/wntten Annual salary 526,549. Closing date 05/07/99. Job *759n Assistant Director, Financial Aid. position. Quality Care-Givers We Need You! Caring, reliable, compassionate people make the best nursing assistants. This could be the field for you if you fall under those qualifications. You can be paid to train in our nursing assistant class for this position which is in high demand, and go on to acquire a position here at Thornapple Manor. We offer medical/dental insur­ ance benefits, paid time off. retirement plans, and an excellent team to work with. Starting rate of pay is $8.11 per hour Class begins on May 12th and ends on May 27th. No class days on the weekends. To ap­ ply for this opportunity, come to Thomapple Manor to fill out an application by May 6th, 1999 THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road Hasting*. Ml 49058 • EOE Star Elementary’s Young Citizen of the Month for April is Tara Dunn, shown here with teacher Tracy Price. available in the cafeteria at no charge. 1011 E. State St.. Hastings RIGHT RADIUS BEING 3119.72 FT CENTRAL ANGLE 07 DEG 57’ DEG 34- 45" E 476 FT AL SD CNTRLI TH S SO DEG 00' 25" E 611.94 choirs, grades six through 12. Required by new Barry County Ordinance HWY M-37 TH SELY AL SD CNTRLI 530 FT AL ARC OF CURVE TO FT CENTRAL ANGLE 07 DEG 08’ 41" & CHORD BEARING S 53 Pharmacy in Hastings or by mail through Donna (Bachelder) Kinney at 415 N. Taffee Drive. A self-addressed, stamped envelope would be appreciated. Home Address Signs 4-3-9 FOR POB. TH N 02 DEG SI’ 40" W 1130.09 FT TO CNTRLI 00" & CHORD BEARING S 61 DEG 0T 36" E 529.58 FT TH SELY 476.31 FT AL ARC OF CURVE TO RIGHT RADIUS BEING 3819 72 At 6, punch will be served in the cafete­ ria with dinner beginning served at 6:30. Special tables will be reserved for the an­ niversary classes. Tickets may be purchased at Bosleyls 7 911 EMERGENCY ORDAINS: SECTION I DEG 13I9"W : 808.22 FT FR NE COR SAID SEC 14. TH SOO DEG al Delton Kellogg Schools, each taking place at 7 p.m. in the high school audito­ rium. cal titled “It's Saturday." The second. May 20, is a concert featur­ ing the DK bands, grades five through 12. The third. May 26. features the DK EFFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP and meet old friends. Band concerts scheduled in Delton schools TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND the hours of 9:00 im. and 12:00 noon on Mondays and Thursdays. June 5. Tickets are $9 per person. The banquet will be held in the Hastings High School cafeteria on Saturday, June 12. Anniversary classes will hold receptions in separate rooms in the cafeteria area be­ ginning at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to visit these special rooms during this time Meredith Waters, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk. is Young Citizen of Ihe Month for April from Pleasantview Elementary School. Full-time administrative Assist in administration and reporting of federal, state and institutional financial aid programs including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study; manage ihe Tuition Incentive Program and William D. Ford Direct Loan Program, serve on Financial Aid Committee, maintain community involvement as a financial aid pro­ fessional. assist with supervision of office staff provide service to all KCC sites. Required: Master’s Degree and minimum 2 years financial aid administrative experience; ability to work effectively with cuSomen in a diverse environment; excellent wntten/oral communication and cus­ tomer servxe skills; working knowledge of EDExpmi software/processes Preferred: Community college experience; experience administering the William D. Ford Direct Loan program; Master’s Degree in student per­ sonnel. higher education or related field, ability/commitment to succeed the director. Annual salary range $36,403 ■ $45,504. Closing dote 05/13/99 Applicants must meet requirements. Excellent benefit package. Letter of application and resume must be received by 4pm EDT on closing date at Administrative Senices fob •_____ , Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue. 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Todd Schantz, Destiny Seeber, 'Erika Simpson, Ronald Solmes, Tiffany Steward, Laura Storm, Ryon Terpening. Brian Teunessen, 'Laura Thomas, Micheal Wank and Heidi Wilkins Honors (3.10-3.49) — Sara Allerding. Jennifer Alton. Angela Boger, Sarah Bolthousc. Benjamin Bowman, Luke Cook. Teri Daws. Stephanie Donalds, Peter Dunn, Jason Flohr, Roxanne Galisdorfer, Lee Hays, Heather Heath, Katharine Hinz, Bradley Huss, Jessica Huss. Jeremiah Johnson, Michael Lipstraw, Suzanne Miller. Linsey Moore. David Parker, Pam Snow, Andrew Soya. Lauren Stineman. Tiffany Swift. Jill Williams. Kathryn Williams. Lisa Wiltrout. Michael Wolfe. Molly Woods and Shawna Woody. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Jeremy Bishop. Amber Boger, Nick Deline, Brandon Eddy, Matthew Lawrence, Stan McKelvey, Jeremy Peake, Matthew Peake, Leteia Pennington. Lacy Sanders, Bridget! Service. Joshua VanSyckle and Kyie Winkler Sophomores High Honors (3.5-4.0) — ’Sarah Barry, Derek Brookmeyer, Larissa Carr, Brandi Colvin, *Jill Dimond, Heather Drumm. Ian Dudley. ’Matt Gergen. ’Lindsay Hemerling, Amy Hennenitt, Jennifer Heuss, Melisa Hodges, Amanda Hoke, ’Justin Huss, Mark Lockwood, Kailey Lyons, ’Adam Miller, Samantha Oakland. Rhonda Pennepacker. ’Margaret Schirmer. Karey Schlachter. Matthew Schnackenbcrg, •Heidi Schroeder, Phoenix Spaulding. Kristi Spurgeon, Starlight Tyrrell and •Kristen Wildem. Hi mors (3.10-3.49) — Cathy Anderson. Regina Argo. Nicholas Baird, Joshua Boulter. Sarah Chamberlain. Dorothy Clemens, Rick Cullers. Joshua Desvoignes, Diane Eerdmans. Elizabeth Gibbons. Jeri Hendershot. Lindsey Hill. Roseice Hostetler, Jamie Howell, Jonathan Katje, Adam Lord, Elizabeth Meek. Matthew Norris. Katie Noteboom. Caitlin Nugent. Jason Olmstead, Lucas Overmire, Kimberly Perry, Chad Ray, Jessica Roll, Adam Schantz. Luke Storm. Sean Tefft. Jacob Vanderhoff. Thomas Varney, Tyler Whitney and Jessica Winebrenner. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Sunny Basler. Jeffrey Berg. Rex Foreman IV. Aaron Keller, Sarah Maul, Daniel McKinney, Sirena Miller, Kyiee O’Heran. Garry Pettit, Andrew Powell, Lindsay Carpenter. -Joshua Clevenger. Jennifer Cottrell. -Stephanie Courtright. Ashley Deline. Christopher Donalds. 'Nicole Doozan. Angela Eggers. -Chelsea Evans. •Kelli Flohr. Carl Furrow, Kristi Guidet. Jonathan Kendall. Blake Komsladl. Heather Krebs, 'Kelt Misak. Rachel Newton, 'Michael Nitz, Douglas Poll. Jeremy Pond, Alexis Powell. 'Christopher Remley. Jessica Roush. Amanda Schantz. Shayna Selleck. 'Emily Smith. Jessica Freshmen High Honors (3.5-4.O) — Amy Abbott. Storm, Tyler Tossava. Sara Wank. Brad Wills. Ryan Winebrenner. Daniel Worth and Amanda Zalewski Honors (3.10-3.49) — Robert Baker, Kyle Bellgraph, Craig Bolthousc, Erin Bradley. Rebecca Brisboe, Adam Carroll. Drew Coleman, Scott Conrad. Brad Currier. Tiffany Davis, Laura Dickinson, Theodore Greenfield. Michael Hubbard. Jennifer Jenkins. Jeffery Jolley. Ashley Keeler. Joseph Keller. Eric Kirchmeier. Bert Kosbar. Molly Kruko. Victoria Mahmat. Lynn McCallum, David Samantha Allerding. Darrell Barnum, Amanda Bechler. Stephanie Buck. Eric Ockerman. Lindsay Overmire, Haley Seidl. Joseph Shaeffer. Barrett Sherwood. Patrick Vanaman. Kelsey Viiier. Katherine Welton. Sara Williams and Miranda Workman. Stephens. Kristen Straube, Nicholas Taylor. Travis fratster. Eric VanderMolen. Eric VandcrVeen. Brenda Westfall and Nathan Wilkins. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Daniel Cary. Michael Case, Brandy Easey, Jacob Friddlc. Zachary Fulmer. Daniel Holtman. Robert Ireland. Joshua Keeney, Kale Martisius, Leslie McKay, Nathaniel Miller. Bret Nugent. Nathan Pufpaff. Heidi Schroll. Jennifer Schwartz. Lindsay Sides, Candi Slow and Nichole Warner Turn Around Center High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Lee Hougbtalin. Heather Lawrence. Angie McClurkm. Adam Fountain, Joshua Rench and 'Atnanda Ulrich. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Brandon Burke, Sara Capers, Rachel Lav.ence. Nicole Owen. Donovan Prentice, Kristen Rose and Jessica Taylor. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Shannon Hawthorne. 'Indicates 4.0 GPA. Pierce. Nickolas Remley, Brooke Rizor, Sara Slagstad, Amy Songer. James Storms. Steven Storrs. Amber Swain, Luke Warner. Joshua Warren. Adam Whitney and Zachariah Woodley Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Benjamin Appleby. Jennifer Bergstrom, Dennis Eagle. Amanda Furrow, Tia Harper, Robert Huiiwick. Harold Lee, Jesse MacKenzic, Bethany Miles. Stephen Moray. Naomi Nicholson, Michael Nystrom, Jamie Reid. Kristen Schlachter, Michael Sheehan. Callie Shumway. Melissa Vincent and Teva Wolfe. J valors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Joshua Alderson, Erin Allerding, Danielle Bowman. 'Amanda Buskirk, Rebecca Casarez, 'Catherine Case. Katie Cook. 'Elwood Davis, Naomi Gallagher, Callie Girrbach, Sarrah Gregory, Sherri Gregory. Valerie Heffelbower. Jennifer Hodges, Daniel Johnston. Amanda Knickerbocker. Brian Lancaster, Erika Main, Ivy Malone, Justin Martisius, Melinda Meaney, Samantha Miller. 'Antosia Myers. 'Steven Obreiter, Sarah Penrod, Jamie Philo, Leah Pumford, Laura Raffler. Lindsay Rajt. Heather Rose, 'Amy Schiedel. 'Courtney Sinclair, Rachel Smith, Samuel Stafford, Casey Stormes, Jennifer Taylor, Marcie Westover, Amber Wilde. Brandon Willard and Katrina Wyman. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Katie Allerding, Erica Barnum. Justin Benner, Brook Bennett. Anthony Bowne, Jay Campbell. Marie Carpenter. Barbara Clemens, Michael Courtright, Jerad Crump, Carolyn DeWitt Josh Doe. John Forbes, Stephen Gamer, Kevin Gerlinger, Heather Girrbach, Jessica Gole. Michelle Griggs, William Hall. Amiee Hawbaker, Bobbie Henncy. Lucas Holston, Laura Hubert Virginia Jennings. Heather Lambert Matthew Larsen. Sunny Mahler, Christy McCarty. Rebecca McCarty, Nathan McKelvey, Cory Micel, Amy Miller, Angela Miller, Wendy Miller, Laura Piechnik, Lacey Pittelkow. Dana Reed, Chad Sanborn. Samantha New Kiwanis members inducted The Hastings Kiwanis Club inducted two new members last week, Mary Pierce of the National Bank of Hastings (left) and Gary Newell, commander of the Michigan State Police Hastings post (center). Pictured with them is Kiwanis member and Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. „ Llamas and learning go Speakers discuss need for together... open space ordinances by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Rebecca Harvey and Greg Smith gave an architects and Realtors once they pass an ordinance. One of the best things about zn open overview of the need for open space ordinances at the Barry County Planning Commission meeting April 26. County Planner Jim McManus bad invited the speakers as well as representatives from communities in the county lo the meeting. He said be hopes space ordinance is that it allows an area to keep its rural character. Open space allows this presentation will help the county's planning commissioners as they work on an ordinance for Barry County. Harvey reviewed her experience in Oshtcmo Township as they created an ordinance that allowed developers freedom LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure Sale THIS FIRM ISA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jef! A Ekired and Kim D Eldred, husband and wife and Eugene Eldred (original mortgagors) to TMS Mortgage Inc dba The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated December 10. 1996, and recorded on De­ cember 13. 1996 in Uber 680, on Page 698, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was as­ signed by said mortgage to The Bank of New York, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 30. 1996, Se­ nes 1996-D. as assignee by an assignment dated November 15. 1997 which was recorded on De­ cember 17. 1998. in document No. 1022477. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED lo design with open space included. Smith talked about open space from his perspective as a developer. He is convinced that the open space concept allows developers to get their investment back sooner. "Open space sells!" he said. The Oshtcmo ordinance requires at least 40 percent to be left in open space. Oshiemo has had some upscale developments as well as a two-family development. The ordinance now covers all residential zoning. Harvey also talked about the difficulty of getting the word out to developers that this is an option for them. "It is hard lo get people to change if they have already paid for a design she said She encouraged Barry County to reach out to surveyors, engineers, developers. NINETY-THREE AND 65/100 dollars ($43 393 65). including interest at 11 500*. per INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described Plats on Page 9 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 15. 1999 The Bank of New York, as Trustee FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott. P C Attorneys for The Bank of New York, as Trustee 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 File 1990302579 Mustangs ...in need of QUALITY PRINTING? Let us give you a quote. J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 6 J 6-945-9554 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 (5A3) — tfc. It KjZx Agnes Adrounie, who organizes Ihe GFWCHastings Women's Club reading program with Head Start, and member Janet Rushford, scoop up some ice cream for a special treat to cap off the lama visit. ordinances provide an incentive to do development the right way the first time." ASPHALT continued from page 1 commission who work for the county will know if they can vote on this issue or will have to abstain due to a conflict of interest In other Planning Commission business, the board reviewed the concept for the Pierce Dedar Creek Institute and following a discussion of problems with the gravel road and possible development of the site approved the idea The architects will have to return with a more formal site plan for review al a future meeting. This 555-acre location will be used as a school to research wetland and environmental issues While visiting Star School to participate in the kindergarten screening program, Christine Maurer had a chance to feed a carrot stick to a lama Guiding her is tame owner Juanita Slocum of the GFWC-Hastings Women's Ckfc. A Pharmacy That’s Open More Hours Than Any Other! gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public as: Lot 10. Block 11. H J Kenfields Addition, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of bouses K be in from the road. Harvey encouraged a "prereview conference" where developers could discuss the proposed development with input from township employees, fire department officials and township officials before coming to the Planning Commission for approval. This does allow the entire process to go faster. Harvey concluded, "open space • •”»- •ilte'H.. (slUp. r- Convenience Is... annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m . on May 27. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ Thanks to llama owners Ed (right) and Juanita (center) Slocum of Hastings and members of the GFWC-Hasftngs Women’s Ckib. pre-school youngsters in the Head Start program at Star Elementary School had a chance to feel the soft, flescy wool of llamas and feed the camels' relatives some carrot sticks. The lamas visit to the school was an extension of the Women's CU> members participation in Head Start. They regularly read stories to the youngsters throughout the school year �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 29. 1999 Both stood up again and Vlietstra tried to COURT N6WS An 18-year-old Freeport man who pleaded guilty to breaking into the G & K Party Store in Rutland Township March 12 and stealing cigarettes and alcohol will spend 15 days in jail with another 15 days suspended. Judge James Fisher ruled in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. Timothy Shawn Kelly also was granted his petition to serve one year of probation under the terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act status, which gives him a chance to wipe the felony conviction from his record. Kelly also was ordered to pay $758 in restitution and costs of $750. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava called tfie crime "a stupid act' that appears to be out of charac'er for Kelly 'He certainly is remorseful, be has been really up front and didn't make any ex­ cuses,' added defense attorney. James Goulooze. 'He's a full time student in Middleville, be will graduate in the spring and is anticipating college.’ Kelly told Fisher he wishes he had said "no" to the crime. "1 should have and I didn't.' he said. 'I wish I could turn back the clock and tell myself, 'don't do if' I am verv remorseful' 'We all make mistakes in life and wc make progress when we make different mistakes and don't repeat the same ones," said Fisher to Kelly. Fisher said he is concerned about refer­ ences to marijuana and alcohol in a pre-sen­ tence report prepared for Kelly by probation officer Judy Brewer 'I'm bothered that you told Ms. Brewer that you quit eighth grade mother who months ago," smoking marijuana in the which contrasts with your found you with pot two said Fisher. "It's important that you are honest about your problems uiid that you do something to correct them If you don't stop drinking and smoking pot. you're going to throw away all the gifts you've been given.' Banner CLASSIFIEDS CM...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 lltifft Wiiiih d ■ GENERAL FACTORY: Hastings & surrounding area. Plastic injection & assembly. Good attendance, references, and drug free a must. Apply at MANPOWER, 127 N. Market, Hartfag, 948-3806, EOE. LEGAL SECRETARY: Hastings law firm, excellent clerical skills, fast paced, de­ tail oriented, computer expe­ rience. Must submit a resume. Apply at MANPOWER,! 27 N. Market St.. Hastings,948-3000. EOE. DATA ENTRY, ACCT PAYABLE/RECEIVABLE: Local Hastings Co. is currently ac­ cepting applications for cleri­ cal position with accounting background. Please submit re­ sume to MANPOWER,! 27 N. Market Street, Hastings, 616­ 948-3000. EOE.__________ CLERICAL OPENINGS: We are looking for aplicants with clerical skills in the following areas: Real Estate, Insurance and Human Resources. Must have resume for these positions. For more information please call MANPOWER, 127 N. Market Street. Hastings. 948-3000 EOE CABINETRY/CARPENTER: Local company accepting appli­ cations for a cabinet maker/carpenter. Must read drafts and blue­ prims and have experience in carpentry. Full-time days, over­ time possible. Temp to perm. Wages based on experience. Must submit a resume. Please apply at MANPOWER, 127N. Market St.. Hastings. 948-3000 EOE_______________________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentive*, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk LumberCompany, 310 Oak S„, Freeport, Ml EOE LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd shift. This well ertabirsnco company is locatra in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 phis upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drug screen. For immediate consid­ eration contact STAFFMA RK 725 W. Stale Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or call us at 948-8555. STAFFMARK IS NOW TAK­ ING APPLICATIONS FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS. Both entry and advanced posi­ tions available. Contact Staffmark at 948-8555 ask for Robin or Jody, EOE._________ TEACHERS PREFERRED to manag.: 2 week summer tent sale in Hastings. $700 per week, can include family & friends. Fax resume to: 703-841 -0332 or call 888-604-2982.______________ SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: Summer employment available. Earn up to $500 a week to start. Local Michigan company seek­ ing hardworking, honest, de­ pendable person to work. Work could lead to a permanent, full­ time position. For interview call 948-2298. BILLING CLERK: PENNOCK HOSPITAL HASa full-time opening for a Commercial Insurance Billing Clerk. This position requires knowledge of billing require­ ments of all Commercial In­ surance carriers, ICD-9 cod­ ing and medical terminology. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Please submit application/resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL, Attn: Human Resources Department, 1009 West Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058,616-948-3112orfox 616-945-4130. II aiili d WANTED: Jet ski list station. 616-795-6029. 97 AQHA BAY FILLY: ex­ cellent bloodlines, small but ath­ letic, great disposition. $1,700 OBO 616-374-0296 / tr\l \iid /■ iiiuut LOST CAT: No collar, gray, domestic, short hair, 7yr old. In vacinity of 301 S. Broadway, Hastings. Reward. 945-4121 LOST Golden Retriever, 2 vears old lost in Bachman Road area. Please call 948-2238. Jim and Sue Peterson. \li\i t Ham■mt\ MANSCO FUN CART: 5hp go-cart, off road, used less thin 10 hours, $600.00 obo. call after 3:00pm, 616-795-4911 AMAZING METABOLISM BREAKTHROUGH. Quick & Easy! Free samples. Call 616­ 868-7099 BLACK TIKI TONNEAU FOR SHORTBOX pickup truck, $80.00; brown G. E. bar refrigerator. $105.00, call 616­ 721-8267 after 6pm__________ KIMBALL PRACTICE PI­ ANO, $125.00 obo. 616-795­ 6029. \ aliiHint \d\ MAKE MONEY FROM HOME No hype just big weekly checks. Call for details, SOO811-2141, Passcode 81841. Salt GARAGE SALE: Furniture, kid* clothes, 4 raise. Friday April 30th & Saturday May 1st 9-Sptn. 507 W. State Rd. Hastings. / or Sale \itlo 1990FORD XLT LARIAT, red & white, loaded, with matching cap, excellent shape, $6,800.00 obo; can be seen at 19694 11 Mile Road, Bartie Creek, phone 616^*5-4739. ( liiltl ( ari' DAYCARE HAS OPENINGS for two children, newborn to preschool. 948-3159. •DS08008359C (oinmiiilill \olht BEGINNING GENEALOGY CLASS IS BEING OFFERED by the Ionia County Genealogi­ cal Society on Sairuday, May 15th at 10:00am. The class will be held at the Depot Museum in Lake Odessa. Cost is $5.00 per person and includes all maleri­ als, must be pre-register for this event, deadline is May 8th, con­ tact PamSwilerat616-374-3141 for more informations and regis­ tration. IhlMihw Sirn'crs LAKEFRONT: 3 bedroom. I bath, finished basement, fire­ place, 2 stall garage on private lake. 1/4 mile from State Game Area. $125,900. Delton schools. By owner. 623-2131_________ TIRED OF LOOKING AT TRASH? Come see a great house in Hastings for under 90K. Many renovations including kitchen and bath. 3+ bedrooms. 2 story, central air, partially finished basemem, newer roof & electri­ cal. nice family home, $87,000. Call 616-948-9841 anytime. OPEN HOUSE, Sunday. May 2nd. 1:004:00pm.___________ BUILDING SITES, HASTINGS SCHOOLS wooded, rolling, walkouts. Ail 1 acre or more. 3 that allow modulars/doublewides, 26 sites built only. $15,900 - $19,900. Bob Myers, Greenridge Realty days 616-9744130, evenings 616-891-8651. \tuhiti ItiHin \ ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Win move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604.___________________ HRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604. REPO: MUST SFLL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. WiU move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604,__________________ ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. TIRED OF RENTING? Own your own 2 bedroom mobile borne in trailer park in Lake Odessa. $2,500. OBO. Call Lori or Jody at 852-3955 for more information. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888.________ DALE’S SEAMLESS GUT­ TERS, INC.. Free estimates. 1 ns tai la ti on, cleaning, licensed. 20 custom colors made on site. Contractors and do it yourself job drop. Phone: 616-623-3323 Fax: 616-623-3343. HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES’. HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093. Tri itlioif FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye. Largemouth , Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Perch. Fathead Minnows. Laggis* Fish Ferm, 08988 35th St.. Gobles. Mi 49055.. 616-628-2056 days., 616-624-6215 evenings. FOR SALE: 1967 Harley Davidson Sportster. 1 kick start, rebuilt motor, restored like new, $6,500 OBO. Can be seen at Sparks Scooter Shack or call 517­ 852-0944 or 616-945-5916. (aid ()] thunk'’ THE FAMILY OF BARRETT SHERWOOD would like to thank everyone, friends, rela­ tives and neighbors for their kindness, support and prayers at the time ofour loss of our son Barrett Thanks to the ambu­ lance crew, the fire department and the doctors and staff of the emergency room at Pennock Hospital. A special thank you to Reverend Charles McCabe for the beautiful service and the Episcopal Parish Ladies for the luncheon. Thanks for all the beautiful flowers, cards, memorial contributions to Scout Troop 175 and to Hastings Athletic Boosters, and food sent to us. To Wren Fu­ neral Home for taking care of everything for us. VYe cannot express in words our gratitude to all who have helped us through this difficult time and to anyone we may have missed Thank you and God Bless You. The family of Barrett Sherwood. tn other recent court business: • Kahla Avery. 20, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to 66 days in jail with credit for 66 days served on a conviction of second de­ gree attempted home invasion for breaking into a Woodland Township home Nov. 18, 1998. She also was sentenced to three years probation and one year in jail with credit for 66 days served and substance abuse treatment on a conviction of conspiracy to commit borne invasion for breaking into a Rutland Township home Dec. i along with Michael Lyn Miller, 23, of Hastings. Both were allegedly drug-related crimes. Fisher ordered Avery to pay $27,143 in restitution and to serve 200 hours of com­ munity service work. "To her credit, she has been honest and forthright regarding the crimes she took part in and gave information to get a con­ viction of her co-defendant, Michael Miller." said Kuzava. "Her cooperation wss actually a detriment to her because it re­ sulted in more convictions on her record." Kuzava. who has worked with Avery on previous cases, told Fisher she is willing to give her one last chance to stay out of prison by attending a drug treatment pro­ gram and spoke directly to Avery in the courtoom. "This is H." she told Avery. "I will have no choice but to ask for prison if you come back here again. I hope you find it in your­ self to follow through and do it. I think you can if you want to." Kuzava commended /.very on her appar­ force him to the ground a second time to subdue him Before police assistance could arrive, a Nashville farmer stopped and grabbed John­ son and all three went to the ground where the man held onto Johnson while Vlietstra, suffering from a sprained finger, handcuffed him. Another driver also stopped and wit­ nessed the struggle. "He caused injury to the officer and luck­ ily. for the officer, two motorists stopped to assist before backup arrived," said Kuzava. "I don't really understand why be would so something like this, however, be has a prior fleeing and eluding conviction so apparently, he hasn't learned from his past mistakes." Kuzava noted tliat Johnson should want to be a good role model for his children. "I do believe he needs to be held account­ able for his actions and that we need to send a message that law enforcement, the prosecutor's office and the courts will not tolerate this behavior while our officers are out there protecting the community," Kuzava said. "There's no question it's a serious offense and there's no question he understands that," said defense attorney Thomas Dutcher. "He did write a letter of apology to the officer, which I was surprised to learn this morning, to see that that had oc­ curred." Dutcher said Johnson wants to be a good father and a good husband and that he is taking anger management and alcoholics anonymous classes at the jail "Mr. Johnson has taken care of his cross county offenses by mail, be went to Is­ abella County and pled guilty to fleeing and eluding," said Dutcher. "The only thing left is a driving on a suspended license charge in Charlevoix." Johnson told the court that he was sorry and that what he did was foolish. "I want to be a good citizen and a good father," be said. • Michael Bourdo, 36, of Delton, was granted a request for early work release from the Barry County Jail where be is See COURT NEWS, page 17 -------------------- ———————————————- . . —................ - - . - POUC€ BCflT House CARLTON facing possible charges ent sincerity about maki ig changes in her life. Court Appointed Special Advocate direc­ tor Janet Clancy also asked for leniency for Avery. “I think she should be given the oppor­ tunity to have a full psychological evalua­ tion and therapy because of this deep rage that she has that seems to be overshadowed by substance abuse," said Clancy, who has known Avery for several years. "I think she's worth saving and worth keeping out of the prison system.” Avery apologized to the court, her vic­ tims, her family and the taxpayers. "I can't lake back what I did," she said. "I'm trying to the best of my ability to make changes in my life." "I don't think it will be a waste of tax­ payers* money if you continue to make the changes," said Fisher. "If that can be ac­ complished, it would be a good invest­ ment I know the past has been rough on The man allegedly bathtub at least struck a fixtiac widi ia a waU. police repor The maa JOHNSTOWN April 19 turned op two partial you, but you are going to have to take ad­ vantage of the help that's available to you so you can make those changes. I’m not sending you to prison, though it's certainly justified." • Michael Lyn Miller, 23, of Hastings was sentenced to one year in jail with the last six months suspended upon successful completion of five years probation on his convictions of icceiving stolen property over $100. A charge of home invasion was dis­ missed as part of a plea agreement. He was also ordered to pay $500 in court costs and to have no contact with Kahla Avery. "Like Ms. Avery, he bad a substance abuse problem with crack cocaine at the time the crimes were committed,” said Kuzava. "Mr. Miller has a completely dif­ ferent background than Ms. Avery and has been less than willing to admit his respon­ sibility." Kuzava told Fisher that Miller reportedly did not understand why Avery told police he was involved and admitted her own in­ volvement in the crimes. "If she had just lied, she'd be better off," Kuzava quoted Miller as saying, adding that Miller blames Avery for getting him into trouble. "He needs to take responsibility for his own actions." Kuzava said Miller should be ordered to attend substance abuse counseling and asked that be be given one last chance to "show whether he's sincere." But according to defense attorney Mark Doster. Miller is willing to take equal blame with Avery. "I am very sorry for what I did," said Miller. "I’m working to pay it buck.” Restitution for Miller will be determined at a hearing Friday. • Steven Johnson, 28, of Mecosta, was sentenced to nine months in jail with credit for 53 days served and the last 90 days sus­ pended if successful on probation. He was also ordered to pay a $500 fine, $1,000 costs and to perform 100 hours of community service work Johnson was convicted of resisting and obstructing a peace officer during a fight with Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Karl Vlietstra Feb. 22 in Woodland Township. Viietstra had slopped the car Johnson was riding in on M-66 at Barnum Road for speeding and died the driver. Johnson, the front scat passenger, was found to have two outstanding contempt of court warrants out of Big Rapids and Vliet­ stra attempted to place him under arrest. The deputy was forced to tackle Johnson when be refused to get into the police car. Both went to the ground where they con­ tinued to struggle as Johnson ignored Vli- etstra's orders to stop. the car be was t lobe Barry u A-n U.» -- woes nc rescued tor some Lieffers stood mute to pretrial bearing May 4 in Woman may RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A crashing April 24 may lace a drank The woman was wearing a scat hell sod City trucks collide HASTINGS - Two City of Hastings dump tracks suf at the intersection of Ferris Street 15 feet south of driven by Michael Lee Brice, 44, becked ap aad strode the incudci (hivci was nun m inc acoocni. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A small, gray Sentry Gentry said. Ute safe is described as 14 mebes wide. It inches deep and 16 Department at (616) 623-2691. Troweling machine reported i JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A $2,000 item reported stolen April 14 from a home on Hickory The 'troweling' machine bad been in the bed of a pickup discovered missing April 15, police said. Police have no suspects and the incident remains under investigr �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 29 1999 - Page 17 County OKs Middleville annexation by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor After holding a public hearing Tuesday, the Barry County Board of Commissioners approved a request from the Village of Middleville to annex seven parcels of land located in Thomapple Township. Township officials did not object to the annexation. One parcel includes the new 'Ihomapple Kellogg Middle School property and its annexation had been requested by the TK Board of lulucation. Dan Parker, president of the TK Board of Education, told the county board that an­ nexing the school will provide village po­ lice protection and result in a reduction of sewer costs. The County Board's approval of the an­ nexation is contingent upon legal language guaranteeing a smooth transition for a party store owner, whose business will be COURT NEWS...continued from page 16 serving a one year sentence for attempting lo escape a felony jail sentence Bourdo. who has served four months in jail, was charged after he fled from custody while attending a Barry County Friend of the Court proceeding Dec. 30. agent and he continually came unprepared for his appointments." On a positive note, said Alspaugh. Hoffman has avoided fathering any chil­ dren. "Now that he's no longer around this He was serving a one-year jail sentence on convictions of being in possession of marijuana and cocaine when be Bed. only young lady, he's thinking better and she has said the same thing, that now she is able to make better decisions," said to be captured minutes later by three alert Alspaugh. "The two need lo slay clear of each other." According to defense attorney Carol Jones Dwyer, though Hoffman is not a citizens His new sentence is being served concur­ rently with the previous sentence Bourdo was to be eligible for work re­ lease after his fust six months in jail "Good luck. Mr. Bourdo," said Fisher. "Let's not blow this opportunity, okay?" • Dorrance Hoffman. 17. of Delton was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years <xi probation on his conviction of fourth degree fleeing and eluding. Charges of harboring a runaway, third degree fleeing and eluding and possessing marijuana were dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. Hoffman was arrested by Michigan Stale Police troopers March 14 after he refused to slop bis vehicle for them on South M-43 near the Delton Shell Station He led them on a chase at speeds up to 95 miles per hour on Hickory Road, I.ocksbore Road and Enzian Road, before the Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Department help..-J the troopers 'box' him in At that point. Hoffman steered his car into a snow bank, then fled on foot before be was finally captured in a nearby field. Wilh him was a 15-year-old runaway fe­ male, who also was captured shortly after fleeing the scene. Hoffman told police at that time tliat he ran because his license was suspended and he didn't want to go to jail. "After reading the pre-sentence report. I had problems deciding whether he was completely disrespectful or profoundly immature." said Assistant Prosecutor Viqky Alspaugh. "He lied to bis probation student and never has been a student, be is a hard worker and has demonstrated "good citizenry." "Given his age. be has a well established work history which is very positive." Dwyer said. Hoffman said be would like to return to school, however. "I'm not sure bow young people look al these offenses," said Fisher. There have been instances of people driving recklessly and killing people who are totally inno­ cent. We can't let people engage in behav­ ior that endangers others. You were on probation for the same sort of thing when you did it again." • Daniel Plouffe, 23, of Plainwell, is scheduled to enter a plea May 13 on two counts of third degree criminal sexual con­ duct for allegedly having sex wilh a girl be­ tween the ages of 13 and 15 years old Sept. 12, 1998, in Orangeville Township. * Kenneth Krebs, 40, of Hastings, was sentenced to six months in jail and to con­ tinue probation ou his conviction of proba­ tion violation. He was convicted of violating probation by possessing marijuana, by being in the company of someone possessing marijuana and failing to participate in substance about counseling. Krebs was given work release and was ordered to pay 52,000 fines and costs on each count annexed, to have his liquor license trans­ ferred from a township to village status Greg Reader, owner of Greg's Gel It-NGo. 509 Arlington, attended this week's hearing lo express his concern that the an­ nexation could occur without affecting his business income. Commissioner Robert Wenger read a let­ ter from resident Dean Bass. 6140 Barnum Rd. who commented that developers would be paying for sewer and waler lines rather than individual landowners Bass also said he has "heard many ru­ mors involving these annexations, which run the gamut of forced condemnation of properties for those that do not meet vil­ lage zoning plans or virions to other strategies of harassment that might make those property owners uncomfortable in continuing to use those properties as they are now being used. "One comment from a village council member said that my property will become a strip mall. This kind of talk alarms me. since 1 have not indicated to anyone that those properties were for sale, nor lias any­ one approached me with an offer to pur­ chase." Bass said. The county commissioners may find it difficult to deny the village's present an­ nexation plan. If so, I would ask the com­ mission lo seek assurances from the village to dispel these rumors and to bear witness any comments the village makes," be said. Village attorney Jeff Youngstna told the Civil rights rep. presents King book Today after my class went outside we came in and we were allowed to drink from the same water fountain — all because of you." The previous statement was the beginning of one of many letters written posthumously by schoolchildren to Martin Luther King Jr., which are contained in a book called "Dear Dr. King." The book was presented las* week to Ihe Northeastern Elementary library by Renee Kenyon (above), rights representative for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights in Kalamazoo. Pictured with Kenyon is Sean McConnon, who portrayed Dr. King this past February in a Black History Month program performed by fourth-graders in Tim Newstecfs class. Newsted said Kenyon told his class that her department has been trying to build awareness among schoolchildren of the importance of equal rights for all citizens the people who care^ board that the annexation is "straightfor­ ward" and that be had not heard the rumors mentioned in the letter. Most of the parcels the village has an­ nexed are "essentially small non-village is­ lands' which are totally surrounded by Mid­ dleville, according lo a letter from Village President Lon V. Myers. "We see no logical reason for having such Tioles' or saw-tooth borders' in the village jurisdiction, especially to the extent that they lend to make the equitable admin­ istration and delivery of various public ser­ vices much more difficult than they should be," be said. They also tend lo cause un­ derstandable hut completely unnecessary confusion among residents and visitors alike about just what is pan of the village of Middleville and what is not. "...Having straighter, more logical and Food Centers Proud to be an Associate Owned Company Prices valid at the Hastings &. Delton stores only. Advertised prices effective 8 am Monday, April 26 thru Sunday, May 2, 1999. AU Specials Available Chrdy Wit^Yrmr^Fd/wusch Club Card more predictable village limits are in ev­ eryone's interests," Myers said. Annexing the seven parcels will help achieve that goal, be added Owners of the annexed parcels will now have the benefit of public water for fire protection and village police protection services. Some of the properties already have vil­ lage sewer and/or water services. Those who already have those services will pay lower rales after the annexation. They cur­ rently pay double rales if they are not within the village limits. Properties that do not yet have access to water and sewer, probably will be able to have those services by the end of the 1999 construction season in exchange for stan­ dard connection fees. Myers said. Joining the village also entails paying village taxes, which have been set at 115615 mills for several years, he said. Made Several Times Daily Fresh Ground Beef 10 lb. bag or more Scouts receive Arrow of Light Pictured above with cubmaster Mike Teixeira and Webelos Den Leader Tracy Teixeira are Adam Sheldon. Josh Newall, Garrett Walker and Dustin Teixeira of Pack 3175 of Hastings. The scouts recently received the Arrow of Light, which is the high­ est rank in Cub scouting Save 80* lb- Fall Enrollment for the *99-'00 school year LEARN N PLAY PRESCHOOL Monday thru Friday, May 3-7 Open 8 to 11 a.m. and Tuesday 11 to 6:30 p.m. PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES Dramatic Play • Art • Simple Science • Woodworking • Colors, Shapes, ABC's • Cooking • Gardening • Nature Lore • Farm Animals Where if it hasn't been in the hand, it can’t be in the brain. • Limited enrollment * M. W. F. 8:30 - 11:30 or Full D Call 945-2533 for more information For years of easy rockin’, make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. U.S. Savings Bonds are safe — they’re backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. They’re also guaranteed to earn interest. And they’re both easy to buy — get them where you work or bank — and easy to afford. You can buy them for‘as little as 525. Ask your hankei or your employer about including U.S. Savings Bonds in your retirement savings program. For a recorded message of current rate information, call I-800-4US BOND 1-800-487-2663 89? Oven Fresh American Meal Bread 20 oz. loaf Buy One, Get One FREE CLUB CARD SAVINGS! A public icnwe of this newspaper Over 1,700 items on sale every week! If you’re not a Club Card member, join today. Stop by the service counter of any Felpausch and start saving instantly. ’ �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 29, 1999 Local man part of NELAC meeting V. Harry Adrounie of Hastings was scheduled to be one of the speakers during a National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) of Michigan Stakeholders in Ludington Wednesday The future of laboratory accreditation in Michigan was one of the issues at the "There are no standard regulations for en­ tended will help chart the future of vironmental labs around the state so there's no consistency necessarily in reports," State Senator Loren Bennett (R-Canton laboratory accreditation in Michigan and their ideas about NELAC. Opportunities were available to question NELAC and Township) has said. "There are standards, but there is nothing in place to actually verify that it's being done the way it should be done. So when you have the state of industry leaders. The speakers and panelists have all been involved in the NELAC process and labora­ tory accreditation for several years Adrounie and Bob Wilson of the Michi­ gan Senate Majority Policy Office and Bob Avery of the Michigan Department of En­ conference. Adrounie. who serves on the Michigan Underground Storage Tank Financial Advi­ sory Board, has been pushing for laboratory accreditation in the slate for about 11 years so that consistency, reliability and accuracy can be verified in laboratory reports. He has worked tirelessly to get the state to establish a laboratory accreditation pro­ gram which will provide a belter method for reviewing lab results submitted to the stale for environmental clean-ups. "Al the moment, anybody with a Bunsen burner and a test tube can open up an envi­ ronmental lab so I’ve been putting a lot of effort into trying to get that bill through," Adrounie has said Michigan spending tens of millions of dol­ lars on environmental cleanups, when you have the federal government spending tens of millions of dollars on environmental cleanup you want to be sure when you're relying on information from labs that they are doing it correctly...There are standards ronmental labcxatory accreditation program and find out more about the costs and bene­ fits for laboratories and data users. Besides serving on numerous boards and commissions. Adrounie founded the Michigan Association of Local Environ­ mental Health Administrators Adrounie is a retired U.S. Air Force lieu­ tenant colonel He has served as a member of the stale Hazardous Waste Policy Com­ mittee and is a former director of the Bemen County Environmental Health Di­ vironmental Quality were to speak about Michigan's options. In 1990, the Environmental Protection Agency and states initiated an effort to evaluate the possibility of establishing a uniform national system of environmental laboratory accreditation. After nearly a decade of hard work by state, federal and private industry-sector participants, a sys­ tem has been developed and approved by that they are supposed to follow, but they are not regulated. "What Harry wants to do is bring them in under sort of an umbrella of regulation and testing to make sure that when they generate a report, a test, that it is accurate, it is consistent and that when we rely on information that we can be better assured it is correct," Bennett said. Al this week's NELAC, those who at­ vision. Locally, be is currently chairman of the County Solid Waste Oversight Com­ mittee and die County Solid Waste Plan­ ning Committee. NELAC. Now Michigan and other states have to decide if they want a comprehensive envi­ V. Harry Adrounie Michigan's natural resources and passion for educating others, Adrounie last year re­ ceived the While Pine Award for Environ­ mental Excellence from stale Republican leaders. FREE Gas Grill JBWL L7! Communication from Congressman >vith the purchase , of any vehicle | new or used now through I Saturday, May 1st, including GMS! 1999 SLT YUKON LEATHER, TRAILER PKG., FRONT * REAR AIR, POWER THROUGHOUT & MORE! Wai’36,616. Now Only... *30,995 1995 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSE NICK SMITH ALL NEW SIERRA EXT. CAB 4X4 Z-71, TRAILER PKG., CD I MORE! WAS $31,154. NOW... *26,375 1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO GX SEDAN/COUPE 0.0%* FINANCING ONLY A FEW LEFT! DEEP TINT GLASS, V-G, AUTOMATIC, CRUISE. 0 DOWN, 0 SECURITY DEPOSIT, 0 in PAYMENT 1994 GMC’libO EXT. CAB 4X4 1966 CHEVY PICKUP The war continues 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA »s21,990 PX, PX, FRONT DMO, MM.T 350, FLOW MAffiM, GEAR DRIVE, FLORIDA THU, SVPHI SHARP. NO TEST PILOTS. lUTMR, TONNEAU COVH, LOADS), 150. SAVES ONLY *219' •piu» U< W«h QMAC wc depoM WM*. —i996 P6SfHc— GRAND AM SE COUPE SUPER SHARP! *8,995 1997 GMC 1500 EXT. Z-71 4X4 1999 GMC SUBURBAN 1500 4X4 Thank You LEATHER, 9000 MILES, 454 V-4. SAVE! Barry Countyfor mala 3RD DOOR, LOADED. *33,900 *21,500 1997 CHEVY Z-71 SILVERADO SHOBTBOX 1996 GMC 1500 EXT. Z-71 4X4 The country is only now beginning to understand the consequences of our attack on Serbia. As NATO gathers in Washington to celebrate 50 years of cooperation, it is becoming clear that this conflict will have a large impact on the future of the alliance. The Administration has led NATO into this conflict, and staked its prestige on a suc­ cessful outcome, without understanding what will be necessary to win. Military tac­ ticians have concluded that we cannot pre­ vent further atrocities, return the displaced Albanians to their homes or stop Slobodan Milosevic without a ground army in Koso­ vo. The recognition that we arc losing the air war (despite inflicting significant damage) brings us to a moment of truth: What should we do next? One choice is to make the best deal we can with Milosevic to end the conflict. It will inevitably be a bad deal that falls short of our humanitarian goals and leaves Milosevic in control. There is also a substantial risk that Milosevic will violate any humanitarian provisions in the treaty that don't suit him once we've left. It would, however, have the advanlage of end­ ing our unwise involvement in this civil war before we sustain significant losses. The alternative is a NATO ground inva­ sion of the sovereign state of Yugoslavia. Such an operation would require a large number of ground troops maximum resis­ tance from a Serbian army defending its home territory. While NATO enjoys a tremendous advantage in raw firepower, casualties are inevitable as the invaders clear the mountainous and unfamiliar ter­ rain. In an invasion, wc would have to face very substantial risk of many casualties. In my view, the Administration should never have involved us in this conflict. Wc should promote human rights where wc can, but our fighting men and women can­ not become an international police force for solving civil wars. Horrible atrocities occur all over the world, but wc simply don’t have the resources to commit to all these con­ flicts. Wc have a duty to protect our allies, but no ally is endangered by this Balkan civil war. While I'm concerned about the effects failure will have on NATO and our willingness to engage in future conflicts, this can’t justify expanding our involve­ 150, LOADED, WCt), ONE 0WNE1. MRIfl ment. The war is also distorting our finances. *18,995 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP Adrounie studied and taught environmen­ tal health issues for more than 15 years during his military career and civilian life, including stints at the University of Hawaii, Americai University in Armenia. American University in Beirut and in the Middle East and South America. For his tireless effort to help protect 1990 OLDS 98 1996 GRAND PRIX GTP 1998 GMC YUKON 4X4 The President’s S6 billion emergency sup­ plemental spending request will soon come to the floor of the House of Representa­ tives. As chairman of the Budget Commit­ tee^ Social Security Task Force. I’m con­ cerned that this money will be coming out of the Social Security Trust Fund. And this SUPERCHARGED, LEATHER, LOADED. S6 billion is only the beginning. It is esti­ mated that the money will be used up with­ LEATHER, EXCELLENT CONDITION, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. DREISBACH ' Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Mkmcan Avenue Hastings, Mkhican 49058 Whew Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition. LOADED, 4 DOOR, BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY, SLE PKG. ERIC DREISBACH. NEW CAR MGR /PRESIDENT DON GENTRY USED CAR MGR DAVE WALLEY. BUSINESS MGR GLENN WAGER. SALES CHRIS SILVERMAN SALES • DENISE PAPP. SALES Call (616) 948-8000 Today or toll free 1-888-494-5539 SAUL MOWS: Mon & Wed until 8; Tues. Thus.. Fri unti 6; Saturday untt 2 SERVICE HOWS: Mon & Wea 8-7; Tues. Thurs & Fri. 8-5 in six weeks - and it will disappear even sooner if wc commit ground troops. When Congress considers the spending request, my colleagues and I will demand that the President present his strategy. It needs to tell the public when our involve­ ment will end and what the ultimate cost will be. The American people deserve no less. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them... The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at.. 945-9554 t � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-05-06.pdf 1ef488bfbb99d4c6bdff0a8010e1bf7c PDF Text Text GOP dinner will be May 15 No impeachment at town meeting See Story on Page 2 The Hastings 911 is topic of First Friday Charles N/stroni. director of the Barry County E-911 program, will be the guest speaker at the next f irst Fri­ day program at noon Friday. May 7, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Streets in Hast­ ings Nystrom is expected to talk about the 911 millage request dial will be on the county-wide special election ballot this Aageu. Legislative Coffee set The next Legislative Coffee session te. been scheduled for 8 am. Monday. May 10, at the County Seat Restau­ rant io Hastings included in the program will be State Senator Jw.-nt Emmons; Slate Representative Terry Geiger; Rick Treer, representing Congressman Vem Ebkn. and Greg Moore, representing Congressman Nick Smith. There will be a straw vote taken at the end o( the session to give legisla­ tors feedback on an issue. The Legislative Coffee series Is sponsored by the Hastings Area Ctember of Commerce. Supreme Court justice is guest The Barry County Bar Association's annual Law Day ceremony will be held at 11 ajn Friday X the Barry County Cocrtboose. The Liberty Bell Award will be pre­ sented to Dr. James Atkinson and newly-appointed Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert P. Young will be on tend. Dr. Atkinson is the former Barry County medical examiner and he performs physicals for local student ■Alleses The Liberty Bell Award honors a member of the community who has provided service and has been an asset. Also taking place during the day will be mock trials, held by Central. Star, Southeastern and Northeastern Beneaary students Council plans budget sessions The Hastings City Council plans to have two special work sessions at 6 pan. Monday, May 10 and 24 at coun­ cil chambers in City Hall. The sessions, which will focus on the fiscal year 1999-2000 budget, will be held prior to regular council meet­ ings at 7:30 on both evenings. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. May 10. at the Delton Middle School library Bill and Mike Smith will present a program about the Smith & Doster Ford dealership, one of the Delton area's oldest businesses The public is welcome to attend More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 See Story on Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY, MAYS, 1999 VOLUME 146, NO. 18 News Briefs: See Story on Page 3 Saxon thinclads breaking records PRICE 50- Tangle Town needs repairs by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Tangle Town beckons local residents to bring rakes, shovels, hammers, screw­ drivers, drills or just themselves to the an­ nual playground repair and maintenance day, Saturday, May 15. Volunteers are needed to help keep the playground superstructure, built with all­ volunteer labor a couple of years ago, in tip-top shape, said Jill Zwiemikowski, Circle of Friends general coordinator. The work starts at 9 a m. at Bob King Park in Hastings. "Well go until we get it done," she said. "I’m going to ask a couple of restaurants that didn't contribute food when we were building if they could bring some lunch for us." This year’s work bee is a little earlier than last year, because of the number of lo­ cal and area classes and pre-schools that en­ joy having the.r year-end parties at Tangle Town. "I really want it to be presentable for those kids," Zwiemikowski said. "We want to have it nice." Sadly, some of the volunteer energy and a large portion of funding from the Circle of Friends are needed because of vandalism at the playground. "The large rubber bridge has been cut. It’s Dot torn. It's been cut by a blade," Zwiemikowski said. "The steering wheel for the jeep is totally gone — missing. We're on our second set of little plastic plaques (honoring) people who had donated Lakewood teen suspended after bomb threat by Shelly Suber Staff Writer A discussion by five Lakewood High School students on the shootings at Columbine High School Friday led to one of the students writing a prank bomb threat that landed him a 10-day suspension. Prin­ cipal Mike O'Mara said Wednesday. The 16-year-old boy could also face a maximum possible penalty of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine if charges are au­ thorized by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. Stale Police were called by O'Mara after one of the students became nervous and alerted the class, oom teacher that the boy had slid the note under a partition in the room. The note, said police read: "There's a bomb. It will go off at 3:01 p.m. Friday, April 30." "When the principal questioned him, be first said be bad written it but did not slide it under the partition," said Sgt. Terry Klotz of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. "They took it as a real bomb threat, at first, until he fessed up." O’Mara said he was comfortable with the explanation that the note was merely a prank after the other students involved in the discussion of the Colorado shootings confirmed they had seen the boy write it. "When we got it, we knew it was a hoax," said O'Mara, noting the boy had re­ portedly thought it would be funny to pull off the trick bomb scare "There were no searches conducted " Making a bomb threat, said O'Mara, is an automatic suspension from school, ac­ cording to the district handbook "I think the fact that the Stale Police were here and that he may be prosecuted is pretty obvious that we take these things se­ riously and that we investigate them." said O’Mara. Twelve students and a teacher died April 20 al Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo..when two students, dressed in black trenchcoats, went on a shooting spree Nearly 100 bombs were also place in and around the school, according to reports Since then, a number of copycat inci­ dences and pranks have been springing up at schools around the country specific equipment, slides, swings. Those are all broken. We have to come up with a new solution for that," she said. In addition, half of the galvanized posts have been taken About half of the $1,200 Circle of Friends has spent on supplies for the May 15 work bee had to go for replacement items that were stolen or ruined at Tangle Town, Zwiemikowski said. "Thai's kind of a disappointment — over $600 worth of stuff that we need to buy new because it's been ripped off. That's a lol of money. Il's a good thing we do our fund-raiser every year "We're actually going to investigate get­ ting surveillance equipment because that might deter some of the vandalism." she said. "If this continues, we can't keep up with that pace to replace stuff...," she said. One of the major tasks of the May 15 work bee will be applying a wood sealer to the structure. Tangle Town will be "powersprayed" the day before the work bee to re­ move the dirt and grime. The following day, volunteers will apply sealer to pre­ serve the wood. "We need to do that every year," Zwiemikowski said to prevent the wood from aging prematurely by preventing dis­ coloration. splinterin’ separation 'That is a real important part of the maintenance, not just fixing everything, but keeping it in good condition." The Hastings Rotary Club's leadership program for youth and their leaders will be involved in helping with the maintenance this year, Zwiemikowski said. Youth groups from area churches arc welcome to help, loo, she added. It’s prob­ ably not a good idea for adult volunteers to bring young children to the maintenance day because they might get hurl, she said. Children 10 and older may work if they de­ sire. Besides new volunteers, Zwiemikowski hopes that some of the people who helped build Tangle Town and have pride and ownership in it will come to help out on maintenance day. too. If possible, volunteers are asked to bring See TANGLE TOWN, continued page 2 Volunteers are need for a Saturday, May 15 work bee at Tangle Town playground, located in Hastings' Bob King Park. In this file photo, volunteers are pictured building the structure. M-37 resurfacing to begin Monday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Commuters who rely on M-37 will have to plan for some delays beginning Monday, May 10, as resurfacing work begins. There is no starting point for this resur­ facing and drivers may see wort anywhere along the 9.1-mile stretch between M-43 and Middleville. Warning signs already have been posted al intersections. One lane of traffic will be maintained in alternating directions with flag control and no night-time road closures are scheduled. This project will resurface 9.1 miles of M-37 from M-43 north to Middleville. The Michigan Department of Transportation an­ ticipates that it will be completed by July 24. This $3.6 million project is funded through Governor John Engler's "Build Michigan IF plan and federal funds from TEA-21. M-DOT officials believe this pro­ ject "will provide a smoother, quieter ride for motorists while rehabilitating this highway for approximately 13 years Updates oo M-DOTs projects in west and southwest Michigan are available by calling the construction hotline al 616-482These construction arrows are at rest now but on Monday they will be hard at PAVE. work directing traffic away from the resurfacing project on M-37 between Middleville and Hastings. Drivers should look for alternate routes �p*9® 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 6. 1999 News Briefs: Golfers to help animal shelter A four-person best scramble golf outing to benefit the Animal Shelter 2000 campaign will be held al 9 a m. Saturday. May IS. at Mulberry Fore in Nashville The cost of $50 per person includes 18 holes of golf, a cart and lunch Prizes include a new Oldsmobile Alero, donated by Dreisbach Motors, which will be given away to the first golfer to get a hole in one on the No. 2 bole on the course Other prizes will be given for the longest drive and clos­ est to the pin and there will be door prizes and a 50-50 raffle. Two concerts at Showcase There will be two Musicians Show­ case concerts this week at Arby's Restaurant. One will be the usual Thursday evening gathering tonight at 6:30. when gospel performer Ray Overboil and Friends visits. His friends will in­ dude BUI Drake, BiU Kalkman. Eddie Briggs. Johnm Phiffer and Ken and Ed Marlette One Sunday. May 9. there will be a special third annual Mothers’ Day con­ cert. with music by Homer and Genny Jones and the Rev. Steve Reid will perform his drama "Joseph: Stepfather of Jesus." Alumni banquet tickets on sale Tickets for the 112th annual Hast­ ings High School Alutnni banquet win be on sale starting Saturday. May 1, through Saturday, lune 5. The banquet will be held Saturday evening, June 12, at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The tickets are $9 per person They may be purchased al Bosley Pharmacy or by mail through Donna (Bachelder) Kinney at 415 North Taffee Drive. Anniversary classes wUl bold recep­ tions in separate rooms in the high school starting at 5 p m June 12 and the banquet will get under way al 6 with punch bowl. Dinner will be at 6:30. Encampment set at Charlton Park Chariton Park will be host for the Michigan Soldiers' Aid Society, the 24th Michigan and 5th Kentucky "Spring Encampment." 1869s Civil War Leisure Tune from 11 a m to 4 p in. Saturday and Sunday. May 8 and 9 Activities will include handcrafts, card games, walks in the woods, danc­ ing and a glimpse of village life long **° ■_ . Visitors also can look tn on play practice presentations and recitations of speeches being developed for Chariton Part's Civil War Muster this July. Admission for the spring encamp­ ment is $5 for adults ages 13 and older. $2 for children ages 5 to 12 and children 5 and under are free. ’Miles for Meals’ volunteers sought The Barry County Commission on Aging is looking for volunteers to walk and raise funds for the Saturday. May 15. "Miles for Meals Walkatbon." The 10th annual event takes place al 10 am from the COA headquarters. 120 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings Registration starts at 9:30 a m. One mile and three mile outdoor routes will be available. A lunch and prizes will be provided at the conclusion of the walk. One hundred percent of the money collected locally stays in Barry County. COA Nutrition Program Co­ ordinator Corally O'Dell said. People who want to collect pledges and walk in the Meals on Wheels Walkatbon are asked to call the COA at 948-4856 to pre register. At the last Walkalhon. 56 walkers and their sponsors raised more than $6,000. With those funds. 2.400 hot. nutriuous meals were provided to se­ niors. Two hundred thirty-six older adults receive Meals on Wheels through the County COA. The vast majority of clients are chronically ill and/or on low. fixed incomes. 'Golden Deeds' to be honored The Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations for the annual Book of Golden Deeds award This is an exclusive Exchange Club program that honors members of the community who serve their fellow cit­ izens. The club annually seeks to rec­ ognize a member of the community for his or her exceptional public-spir­ ited deeds who, because of quiet unas­ suming dedication, may be unrecog­ nized for his or her activities. The award will be presented at the Mayor's Exchange Luncheon on Tues­ day. May 25. The Book of Golden Deeds recipient also has historically been honored as grand marshal of the Hastings Summerfest parade. To nominate someone for the award, call Sara Feldbauer. (616) 945-3775 for an application form. Completed nomination forms must be mailed to the following address by Friday, May 7: Sara Feldbauer. 418 S. Young StHastings, Mich. 49058. Geranium sale to help Habitat Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) Branch 4885 will have its an­ nual geranium sale This year’s benefi­ ciary will be Barry County Habitat for Humanity. Tire "culung" geranium comes in red only in a four-inch pot. The cost is $3 per plant Orders must be placed in ad­ vance and the plants may be picked up on Saturday, May 22. from 9 a m to noon at Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St., Hastings. The last day to order geraniums is Sunday. May i. Call Mary Rider. 945­ 9864. or I-oretta Scheessel. 948-8658. Habitat for Humanity is an ecu­ menical Christian ministry, building homes in partnership with people in need of adequate bousing. The Barry County Chapter of Habitat will be building its 16th home in Hastings this summer. Corvette Show at Charlton Park Billed as the largest one-day Corvette show east of the Mississippi River, the 11th annual Corvette Show and Swap Meet is planned for 10 azn. to 4 p.m. Sunday. May 16, at Historic Charlton Park More than 300 Corvettes of different makes and models, dating from as early as 1953, will be featured. A Best of Show trophy will be awarded, along with the People's Choice honor. There also will be an open swap meet for auto parts and arts and crafts and a flea market. Admission for pre-registered Corvettes is $7. A "for sale" sign is available for $10. Admission for spec­ tators is $4 for adults and $2 for chil­ dren ages 5 to 12. The event is co-sponsored by Charl­ ton Park and the Battle Creek Corve’lc Club. Proceeds go to fighting Spina Bifida and to helping operate Charlton Park ■Spring Fling* is May 14-16 The annual "Spring Fling" May 14­ 16 ta Hastings again will kick off Michigan Week Events will include the city cleanup and street sweep, city-wide garage sales, entertainment and educational displays. Two new attractions will be a used sports equipment sale and a climbing lower for the adventurous. Spring Fling Chairwoman Julie DeBoer notes that about 900 students from the Hastings Middle School will tackle a variety of jobs to clean up the city on that day. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting area-wide garage sales, but "if they don't want to do it tn their home, they can rent space on the (Barry County) Courthouse lawn for $10 for one day." Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum said. Chamber members can have a space without charge. Others may rent a 10- by 10-foot space for $10. The County YMCA, in conjunction with the Hastings Rotary Club, will bold a used sports equipment sale Sat­ urday. May 15. on the courthouse lawn. Donations may include such items as bikes, skis, baseball, football and hockey equipment, roller blades, sports shoes, balls and exercise equip­ ment. Donors arc being asked to bring sports items Io the Y during the week prior to the sale The Y also will bring in a 30-foot climbing tower geared for all ages and all climbing abilities. Three can climb at a time for $5 each, per climb. For more information call 945-2454 or 945-0150 The Middleville Village Council, left, meets face-to-face with Rutland Township board members to discuss regulations for the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail near Hastings Thursday Rutland, Middleville talk trails "Informal" discussion last Thursday in a joint meeting of the Rutland Township Board and die Village of Middleville likely did nothing to prevent a proposed township ordinance governing its 800 feet of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail, Rutland Su­ pervisor Bob Edwards said. A set of trail rules and a management plan adopted some lime ago by the Village of Middleville, which owns more than eight miles of the trail, including the Rut­ land Township section, covers many of the same points of concern addressed in Rut­ land’s proposed Recreational Trailway Ordi­ nance No. 69. Some of the points include the need for trash receptacles and screening for adjacent homes. "I think you have to have some kind of regulation you can enforce," said Edwards. "We're not going to just give them carte blanche to do a trail, then someone causes trouble on there and we don't have the regu­ lations to enforce it." The Rutland Township Board in Febru­ ary published the proposed "policing ordi­ nance," drafted after the courts ruled that Rutland docs not have land use jurisdiction and therefore cannot establish zoning ordi­ nance controls over the trailway. After protests from the trail association and a letter from member Fred Fleis­ chmann, which pointed out a number of al­ leged discrepancies in the ordinance, the board tabled the measure and has since made some minor revisions on the advice of attorney Linda Thomsen, said Edwards. The board plans to be begin taking steps toward adopting lite revised ordinance, ac­ cording to Edwards. Senate Majority Leader to speak to Barry GOP The Barry County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner wili be held Saturday evening. May 15, at the Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Guest speaker will be Michigan Senate Majority I .cadet Mike Rogers. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. and dinner will be ^rved at 6:45. The price is S25 per person. } Rogers is in a position that was held most recently by current Gov. John Engler and Lt. Gov. Richard Posthumus. He plans to seek the Eight District Congressional seat now held by Democrat Debbie Stabenow, who plans to run for U.S. Sen­ ate against Spencer Abraham Rogers' foe in the congressional race next year is likely to be Democratic State Senator Diane Byrum. Bom and raised in Livingston County. Rogers obtained a bachelor's degree sociol­ ogy and criminal justice from Adrian Col­ lege. He also attended the University of Michigan as a member of the Army Re­ serve Officer Training Corps and later was a second lieutenant and company comman­ der in a rapid deployment unit in the U.S. Army. Rogers served as a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and was at the top of his class in the FBI Academy. He was assigned to the FBI field division in Chicago in the public corruption and or­ ganized crime fields. He also is co-founder of EBI Builders, a family-owned business in Brighton. Rogers is a member of the Howell, Brighton, Owosso and St. Johns chambers of commerce, the Society of Former Spe­ cial Agents for the FBI, and is an honorary member of the Brighton Rotary Club. He was elected senate majority leader by his peers earlier this year and he serves as chairman of the Senate Committee on Hu­ man Resources, Labor and Veterans Affairs and as vice chairman of the Senate Judi­ ciary, Gaming and Casino Oversight and Reapportionmenl committees. Senator Rogers also has served as hon­ orary chairman of a number of charitable fund-raisers, including the Walk for Warmth, American Heart Association, Women's Resource Center, March of Dimes Walk America and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. He also is a member of the Cleary College Board of Trustees. He recently was presented with die Na­ tional Federation of Independent Business' Guardian of Small Business Award for his efforts to improve Michigan's small busi­ ness climate. Reservations for the dinner must be called in by Saturday. May 8. On the menu will be smoked pork chops or chicken breasts. For more information, call County GOP Chairwoman Vicki Jerkaitis at 795-7389 or Drewel at 765-5486 TK announces top 10 Thu Thomapple Kellogg High School top 10 academic students for the Class of 1999 have been announced The elite group of scholars includes (from left, seated) Ryan Hesselink, Shannon Zoet. Jason Barager. Nicole Jonker-Slayton. Garrett Weatherhead, (standing. <rom left) Jennifer Laansma Kevin Schultz. Jennifer Herring, Brian McKeown and Jamie Wachtor Wachtor had the highest overall grade point average for her four years at TK. TANGLE TOWN, continued from page 1 shovels, rakes, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches and electric drills (battery charged) to the work bee. Tools should be labeled witli the owner's name, she said. The project to build the 14.000-squarefoot wooden Tangle Town playground in 1997 evolved into the most ambitious all­ volunteer project in Hastings' history. Many worked behind the scenes with fund-raising and other details to make the nearly SIOO.(XX) Tangle Town a reality, and during its actual construction, more tlian 2,000 people turned out to help build it in five days Circle of Friends, the group that spear­ headed the Tangle Town playground pro­ ject has received the "Positive Action for Tomorrow" (PAT) Award from the Barry County Futuring Committee for its efforts. Circle of Friends is still selling picket fencing to enhance the Tangle Town area. "We re about two-thirds or three-fourths of the way around (the playground) with Senator Mike Rogers Spring flooding may pose threat to wells The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment is warning Barry County citizens that spring flooding may pose a threat to water wells. Surface waters arc susceptible to many sources of contamination. This is particu­ larly true during a flood event where sewage runoff and overflow from lakes, rivers, and streams may be carrying bacte­ ria such as E. Coli and cholera, protoza such as Giardia, and viruses such as Hepati­ tis. “If surface water enters your well, it may contaminate the water you rely on for drinking, cooking, washing, and bathing,’’ said Environmental Health Director James Schnackcnbcrg. If there is a flooding event in the area, the Health Department will issue a precaution­ ary boil water notice through the local tele­ vision and radio stations and newspapers. In general, if flood waters reach a well, or if residents notice any change in the appearance or taste of their water, or if they arc unsure about the impact of flooding on the water quality in their water, they should boil all of the water they use for drinking, making beverages, cooking, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and washing areas of the skin that have been cut or injured (be sure to coo) the water first). The water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute. Bottled water may also be used for all these purposes. According to Schnackcnberg, “Even if the flooding subsides, there is still a chance your well may be infected. The only way to insure that water is safe to drink is to have it tested.” For information on testing water quality and disinfecting a well, call the Health Department at 945-9516. fence pickets," Zwiemikowski said. For a S25 contribution to the play­ ground, the donor's name, a child's name or family name will be engraved on a fence picket which will be incorporated into the design of the structure Checks may be sent to Hastings' Circle of Friends, P.O. Box 235, Hastings, Mich. 49058. For more information about the picket project or maintenance day, call Zwiemikowski at 948-8838. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 6. 1999 - Page 3 Students perch on new playground equipment during Barry County Christian's Grandparents' Day. Money for the new equipment was raised through individual donations and contributions from Bill Seif Chevrolet and Dreisbach Pontiac- Olds-GMC. In front, from left, are Jeff Burd. Amy Tobias. Jill Rozema. Diane Chapman. Kreshel Reid and Troy Westendorp. In back, from left, are Eric Westendorp. Kyle Staines. Lyndsay Stuut and Michael Richardson. Grandparents share special day at B.C. Christian Grandparents and other caregivers of students at Barry County Christian School were able to spend the day at the school April 28. visiting their grandchildren's classes, having lunch with them, and attending special programs. Pictured above during Grandparents' Day are (from left) Don Tubbs and his grandson Devan House and Bob and Jan Tossava and their granddaughter Paige Buehler. Gypsy moth treatments set for May 10-12 ■fife County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Coordinator Casey Harris says gypsy moth treatments will begin sometime between May 10 and 12. The ixact day will be announced on WBCH 100.1 FM in the days leading up to treatment and will be posted in local news­ papers. There will be two types of material applied in Barry County. Gypchck will be applied in portions of Yankee Springs applied in portions of Yankee Spring*. Township. Rutland Township and Orangeville Township. This material con­ tains Nuclcorolyhcdrosis virus, which is specific to gypsy moth caterpillars. Foray 48F will be applied in all other areas. This material contains Bacillus thuringicnsis, which is specific to caterpillars. Both Gypchck and Foray 48 F will be aerially applied by Maurice’s Flying Scr- vice Inc. of 908! West Cutler Rd.. Lak .— — of 908! West Cutler Rd.. Lake­ view. Their phone number is (517) 352­ 6731. This application will occur in low wmd. high humidity conditions usually in the early morning. Any questions should be directed to Har­ ris, Barr}’ Conservation District. 1611 S. Hanover. Hastings. Ml 49058; (616) 948­ 8056. Barry County Christian students are shown singing a Bible verse during one of the Grandparents' Day programs. Plans announced for Memorial Day Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 is planning the Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Hastings again this year. The parade will step off from the comer of Bolt wood and East State Street at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 31. Lineup will begin at 9:30 a.m. The route will follow State Street west to the courthouse, where it will pause while wreaths arc placed on the Korean. Vietnam and Gulf War memorial monuments and a ^h?ith/,SA’ini1 be placed 16"honor the POW/MlAs of all wars. A salute will be fired by the rifle squad. The parade then will go to Nonh Broad­ way and travel north to Tyden Park where a wreath will be placed at the foot of the Sol­ diers’ Monument and then north to the North Broadway bridge, where a wreath will be placed in the Thomapple River to honor the services of the veterans who served in and on the seas. A salute will be fired at this point. The parade then will travel to Riverside Cemetery, down the avenue of flags. A wreath will be placed on the GAR Monu­ ment and memorial ceremonies will be held there. Following the ceremonies, the final wreath w ill be placed on the grave of the most rcccot veteran most recently buried in RiMftPK£wW<«* .. ,q . Allene who wishes lojoin in the parade is invited to do so. Scouts, bands and floats arc regarded as an important part of this parade. For more information, call Barry County Veterans Affairs at 948-4881, Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 at 945­ 4973 or parade chairman Frank K. Wcinbrccht at 945-5471. Impeachment missing from Ehlers’ town meeting by David T. Young Editor Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers’ annual town meeting in Hastings Saturday morning focused on the top issues of the day. but conspicuous in its absence was the impeachment of the president. The name of Monica I^ewinsky did not come up once, though there were a few comments about the lack of moral leader­ ship. Ehlers himself talked about the budget surplus, tax cuts, a patients* rights bill, a transportation bill, social security and Medicare. The congressman, who is serving his third full two-year term, said the U.S. House of Representatives has made some significant accomplishments in the last couple of years. Perhaps most important has been balancing die federal budget for the first time since 1969. The tax reductions he mentioned were the $400 per child credit (which next year will be $500), a capital gains cut, an estate tax cut and reforming the Internal Revenue Service "to make it mote user friendly." What Congress failed to do was come to an agreement on tobacco legislation and a patients’ rights bill under Health Mainte­ nance Organizations (HMDs). He said he and his Republican colleagues have a "gen­ uine philosophical disagreement about the bill of rights. President Clinton wants leg­ islation that allows attorneys to sue HMOs on behalf of clients, but Republicans prefer an appeals process involving a doctor or a panel of three physicians "Attorneys would just add to die cost and that wouldn't solve die problem." he said. Congress members continue to work on social security and Medicare, two programs he hopes to salvage in the future when the Baby Boomers hit retirement age Ehlers said he was involved in rewriting transportation legislation and science pol­ icy and in computerizing die entire House of Representatives, getting lawmakers on the internet. The result was "belter communication for the public and increased efficiency for the staff" The 40 or so people in the audience talked about a variety of issues, with much focus on the recent student shooting deaths in I atlleion, Colo. One man told Ehlers, "I don't believe the problem is guns, the problem is parents. There's way too many kids out there with­ out supervision... I don’t think we should create more laws to punish the vast major­ ity who don't violate the law. Ehlers agreed, saying. "Just because a tragedy happens doesn't mean Congress has to pass a law... It’ll take time to work this ouL This is not the first (student) shooting (incident)." Richard Buekcma of Gun Lake said, "We need to change the attitude that violence and death is the answer to all our our prob­ lems, whether it’s abortion, euthanasia or capital punishment." Another man said "it's high time to put prayer back in school." He said that after it was taken out in die mid-1960s, die American dream has been taken away and since then "our moral values have gone down­ hill." Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers apparently is attempting to demonstrate a point during his annual town meeting Saturday morning at the Hastings fire station A woman said that if laws are passed to restrict the Second Amendment (the right to bear arms), we will have to restrict the First Amendment (freedom of speech) too. Ron Frick said he thinks the enforcement of gun laws has declined under the attorney generalship of Janet Reno. Ehlers commented, "I’m not sure the fed­ eral government can do a lot about it (the shootings in Colorado). There are a lot of influences that affect kids. Some blame Hollywood and TV and I'm sure that's a part of it." But he said he didn't think guns arc a ma­ jor player "Controlling a small portion of 22 mil­ lion guns won't solve the problem." he said. "We have to get away from the idea that if someone does something wrong to you that you use violence (to retaliate). I don't know if it will help, but prayer in school certainly won't hurt." Lori West of Nasbville said she is con­ cerned about health care being available to everyone because she has a son who is dis­ abled. "We need to move in a timely manner to protect our elderly and disabled," she said Ehlers said, "We re in a crunch time with insurance companies, everyone has to cut costs... A lot of people try to use the sys­ tem unfairly (in getting someone declared disabled)." One num said be lias been concerned with what he called "breaches in national secu­ rity and lack of a coherent foreign policy ." He specifically pointed to campaign con­ tributions by communist China to the cur­ rent administration. Ehlers responded, "There is a lot of con­ cern about die China problem. I disagree with a number of actions the president has taken, but he's a popular president and has used that popularity very cleverly. Congress, therefore, has failed to rein him in." The congressman said that Clinton has American troops deployed in far more places around the world than previous pres­ idents did. despite military budget cutbacks in recent years Ehlers said he is impressed with the ca­ pabilities of modern American weaponry, but there is cause for worry. Today we issue an apology when we're 600 feet off target, our equipment is so sophosticated," he said. "It bothers me though that we're really getting good at killing people. "We've b.m able to wage a war in Yu­ goslavia without a lot of loss of lives, hit­ ting empty buildings a* night. We really arc the superpower." He said he is more worried about the possibility of a war with biologiocal or chemical weapons than a nuclear conflict. Jim Pino told Ehlers that he believes whatever lax cuts Congress is examining, most should go to poor and middle class working families. He added that he believes campaigbn finance reform is necessary. The congressman said tax cuts arc aimed at correcting inequities, such as the mar­ riage tax, child care and capital gains "The difficulty is that by and large the people who pay the most taxes arc the wealthy," he said. "It's difficult to find a family with an income of less than $30,000 that pays any lax at all." He added that he believes that most peo­ ple are satisfied with the current tax struc­ ture. Dan Hamilton, chief executive officer at Pennock Hospital, reported on trouble hos­ pitals arc having with federal reimburse­ ments for Medical J. He said Itomock is re­ garded financially as one of the strongest hospitals in the nation, yet it has had to re­ duce employees' benefits because of the re­ sultant financial crunch. Ehlers said that before he was elected to a public post, he believed that a good busi­ nessperson would make the best public servant. But now he believes that running the government if, nopt to make the biggest profit. It should be run like a fam­ ily with expenses and revenues that have to be balanced end pnonii/ed "It’s like having to decide whether to buy tires for the car or shoes for the kids." he said �P«ge 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 6. 1999 LETTERS from our readers... Do we know the real Jesus? To the editor: This article that appeared in Good News Magazine, by Matthew Woodley, is some­ thing you should be aware of. The title of the piece is "How Well Do You Know Jesus?** I like the sentimental Jesus. And yet. if that’s not all there is to Jesus, it doesn't nng true with the Gospel? I believe that this “partially-corrcc!” story of Jesus is missing three important elements to the spirit of adventure. the healing of repentance, and the power of soul transformation. "The spirit of adventure in the process of sentimentalizing the love of Jesus, we have, in the words of Dorothy Sayers, "pared the claws of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, cer­ tified him ‘meek and mild,’ and recom­ mended him as a fitting household pct for pale curates and pious old ladies." The sto­ ry of the sentimental Jesus is nice, but unfortunately it is neither true nor interest­ ing. As a matter of fact, downright boring. C.S.Lewis correctly observed that most of us want not so much a Father in heaven as a grandfather in heaven - “a senile benevolence who. as they say, ’liked to sec 32 percent must be nice To the editor: Wow! A 32 percent increase in salary, which equals more than $18,000 a year. I worked as a secretary for 50 years, and my Social Security checks this year are $8 per month more than last year. That comes to nearly SI00 a year! Whoopee! But whoever said life is fair, anyway? Carol V. Harbin, Hastings HHS principal’s dedication shows To the editor: It has always been my opinion that Timo­ thy Johnston was an excellent choice for the principal of Hastings High School. However I can tell you as a fact that this is true: After having several dealings with Mr Johnston, it was clear how concerned he is about his students and his school. His decisions arc based on what’s right, not what is convenient for him. Nor is Mr. Johnston an 8-3 administrator. I have often seen him at the schpol, long after hours, supporting the students in their various events. As a parent. I truly appreciate Mr. John­ ston’s dedication Io Hastings High School and his students. Barb Pietrangelo-Keeler, Hastings County will miss Ray Ward Dear editor: Tbc Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners recently issued a proclamation hon­ oring Ray Ward for his years of service to the people of Barry County upon his retire­ ment. Ray has been a welcome and friendly face around the Courthouse for the years I have had the pleasure of knowing him. He has always been ready with a glad hand, a smile, and the willingness to pass a few minutes talking about how things arc going. He is a good man and his daily presence whether mowing the lawn, walking the halls, or crossing the street will be greatly missed. It has been my honor, pleasure, and priv­ ilege to have known and to have worked with him. He is a good man and deserves the best retirement can offer. Shane McNeill, Hastings he HT*ashngs BaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Drvision of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. 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Ml 49058 people enjoying themselves,’ and whose plan for the universe was simply that it might be truly said at the end of each day. ‘a good time was had by all.’’’ Instead, the New Testament portrays not a senile benevolence, but the Lion of Judah wild, free, unsafe, ready to swallow entire kingdoms and rule with his rod of justice, and yet at the same time infinitely tender and good. Jesus calmly reminded everyone that he came not to bring peace but a sword. He gently commanded the rich young ruler to kiss his possessions good-bye. Even to a terrified, wounded, woman, he said, "Go and sin no more." The sentimental Jesus is predictable, in offensive, and above all, safe. The real Jesus, as C.S. Lewis said of the mighty Asan. "is good but he isn’t safe. With mini­ Cries for gun control predictable mal regard for our cozmess or our personal cost, he calls us to follow him on a life­ changing, heart-surprising, never-ending adventure of discipleship. “Repentance at the cross of Jesus is the foundational healing for all who seek to be free from any life-controlling affliction. Repentance is the remedy the soul needs for primary release from pain, for only then can true healing follow." Repentance is part of Jesus’ disturbing challenge, but therein lies our path to heal­ ing. United prayer opei.r hearts to a new way of living, and when hearts arc changed, so are communities in which people live. National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 6, at noon. Joyce Kelly, Hastings County needs fewer commissioners To the editor: While milking the cash cow of per diem payments, the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners, with the exception of Emmett Harrington, continue to try to justify the archaic committee system of governance. Neighboring county commissions have long done away with this despicable method of lining the pockets of the ‘good ole boys’ by eliminating per diem pay­ ments. Most of our neighbors, all larger than us, do very well with far fewer county commissioners, at far lower remuneration on their payroll. The Courthouse Gang here continue to argue that to do so would require a highly paid central staff. Well, now that they have created a highly paid central staff, one would assume that they will quickly announce that they will quit paying themselves per diem in order to pay for it. Don’t hold your breath. This gang continues to demonstrate why Barry County needs fewer county commis­ sioners and at a far lower rate of pay and benefits for their part-time positions. Just when you thought it was safe... Robert Dwyer. Hastings Four townships arranged session To the editor: 1 was pleased to see an article in the Ban­ ner regarding the presentation from Rebec­ ca Harvey and Greg Smith on open space ordinances before the Barry County Plan­ ning Commission on April 26. This is an important tool to allow devel­ opers and the County to cooperate on land development in a fashion that is both prof­ itable and beneficial to the community and the environment. There is one omission which 1 would like mentioned. The presentation by Ms. Harvey and Mr. Smith was arranged by the Four Townships Water Resources Council (4TWRC) in cooperation with County Planner Jim McManus. And the speaker fees were paid for by the 4TWRC from funds received as a grant from the Kalama­ zoo Foundation. The four townships are Barry and Prairieville townships of Barry County and Richland and Ross townships of Kalama­ zoo County. 4TWRC is a group devoted to the development and implementation of land use strategies that retain the rural envi­ ronmental currently enjoyed by the resi­ dents, protecting lakes, streams, drinking water, agriculture and open space. We hope to prepare additional presenta­ tions to both public and private groups on these topics. And we encourage interested individuals to contact 4TWRC by writing to: Four Townships Water Resources Coun­ cil, P.O. Box 634, Richland, Ml 49083­ 0634, or contacting me by phone or E-mail at: Ken Komheiser, 616-664-4426, kmkdvm@aol.com. Dr. Kenneth M. Koraheiser, Prairieville Township Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met bsfore they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or i>ped, double-spaced. Dear editor: I knew it would happen. In the aftermath of the tragedy of Littleton. Colo., the liber­ als arc again screaming “there arc too many guns." I just want to make several comments on this and I wonder what others think. 1. We all know drugs arc illegal (a con­ trolled substance I believe they call them). And despite the best efforts to stop the dis­ tribution and consumption of controlled substances, you probably can go into any high school and purchase a controlled sub­ stance. 2. Suppose the liberal gun control people get their way and handguns arc made illegal to own. Anyone who wants to buy a hand­ gun will just go into one of the big cities and buy one off a person who will sell one for $25 or $50, depending on what calibre they want to purchase. You catch my drift? Drugs are illegal. We have spent millions on the “war on drugs" and netted virtually nothing in return. Drugs arc still readily available to anyone with enough money to purchase them. If handguns arc made illegal the same sce­ nario will happen. Handguns will be pur­ chased illegally and no matter how much money is legislated to ban handguns; hand­ guns will still be plentiful and available. 1 guess my question regarding the Little­ ton tragedy is this: What happened to parental supervision? Did the parents take issue or even care what their kids watclied. listened to or saw on their computers? If they had, maybe this would not have hap­ pened. Bottom line, we cannot legislate proper conduct. Michael Mills, Hastings Gun laws create moral confusion Dear editor: Like millions of other caring country­ men, I mourned the loss of the people killed at the school in Littleton, Colo. The background check portion (imposed Nov. 30, 1998) of the Brady Gun control bill did nothing to keep firearms out of the hands of the demented killers. Many people know the Brady Bill restriction would only hinder gun acquisition by already law abid­ ing citizens. With some politicians passing such inef­ fective but possibly vote getting legislation, it should come as no surprise to read in the April 22 Banner the worst of the three young men who stole and illegally peddled 40 handguns received a jail sentence of less than a year. 1 wonder what kind of hands those guns got into? And some of our politicians (some large city mayors) arc suing the gun manufactur­ ers for building guns because some miscre­ ant that our court system released shot somebody. Let me see if I have the message our politicians and judicial system want to send to young Americans: 1. If you try to buy a gun for home pro­ tection or sporting purposes from a legiti­ mate gun shop, you arc going to get grilled and heaped with red tape because the feder­ al government assumes you arc a dangerous felon released by the courts. 2. If you choose the irresponsible route and steal (up to 40) guns, and sell them to anyone, (felons, children) you won’t get even a year in prison. 3. If you steal or buy a Nack market gun and/or to use a gun to commit a crime, your conscience can be at case because the responsibility for your actions will be placed upon the gun manufacturer. The moral fiber in my body feels a bit confused. Sincerely, Pete Schantz Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Huangs Banner - Thursday. May 6. 1998 - Page 5 Area Obituaries, continued. Financial FOCUS Hubert B. Lathrop /tmfs/iea'to/...Marie D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. Mutual fund investors should be farsighted More than 11 years have passed since Oct. 19, 1987, the day the stock market lost 508 points and 22 percent of its value. Any­ one in the financial-services industry can tell you what he or she was doing that day. It was difficult to obtain a reasonable eval­ uation of what was happening; the biggest challenge was to stay calm and not panic. Of course, we now know that investors who sat tight and stayed the course were re­ warded. Mutual fund shareholders may have fared the best. According to Lipper Analytical Services, almost every growth and growth-and-income fund with a history of 10 or more years has more than doubled since the crash. In 1987. the year of the crash, mutual fund assets were less than $800 billion. To­ day, they’re approaching $5 trillion. There arc many reasons for this growth. Foremost are the huge expansion in the number of funds and the variety of invest­ ment options. At one time, investors achieved portfolio diversification by select­ ing a few stocks in different industries. But effective diversification was possible only in larger portfolios. Mutual funds offered small investors the first opportunity for real diversification. Then the industry began as­ sembling more specialized funds to offer different objectives and varying degrees of risk. Today, investors can choose from an ex­ tensive menu of mutual fund types. They can go from global investing to owning part of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index; from health and technology to gold and precious metals; from the Pacific Region to emerg- LEGAL NOTICE B Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FGR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Mark W Cunningham and Susan Cunningham husband and wile (original mortgagors) to Banc One Fi­ nancial Services. Inc., an Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 30. 1994, and recorded on January 3. 1995 in Liber 622. on Page 267. Ban / County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage here is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY-THREE THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY AND 93/100 dol­ lars ($23,260 93). including interest al 15.310% Undur the power of sde contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made ano provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml al 1:00 p m . on June 17.1999 Sad premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are oesenoeo as Parcel "A*: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West: Commencing 98 Links North of the center of said Section, thence North 47.5 de­ grees West 3 Chains 96 tanks for the Place ot Be­ ginning, thence North 47.5 degrees West 1 Chain 50 Links, thence South 42 5 degrees West 2 Chains 50 Links thence South 47.5 degrees East 1 Chain 50 Links; thence North 42.5 degrees East 2 Chains 50 Links to the Place of Beginning Commencing at a point 98 Links North of the center of Section 20; thence North 47 5 degrees West 5 Chains and 70 Links to the Northeasterly comer of said lot tor Ptace of Beginning, thence South 42 5 degrees West 10 Rods; thence North 47 5 degrees West 5 Rods; thence North 42.5 de­ grees East 10 Rods; thence South 47 5 degrees East tc the Place of Beginning Parcel-CA parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as follows Commenc­ ing 64 68 feet North of the center of said Section, thence North 47 degrees 30' West. 360 36 feet to the True Place of Beginning; thence South 42 de­ grees 30 West. 165.00 feet; thence North 47 de grees 30’ West. 15.84 feet, thence North 42 de­ grees 30’ East. 165 00 feet thence South 47 de­ grees 30’ East. 15 84 feet to the place of BeginThe redempt\xi period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 6. 1999 Banc One Financial Services. Inc FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys for Banc One Financial Services. Inc. 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *990101024 (6/3) Hawks Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them ing European markets. It’s all accom­ plished by selecting from almost 8,000 dif­ ferent mutual funds. Through all this growth, one thing about mutual funds remains the same: They arc still designed for long-term investing. Good markets and quick profits can make investors shortsighted, likely to sell at the first decline. But as history has shown, if your objective is clear and you’ve selected the proper funds, hang in there. You’ll likely be rewarded. - STOCKS The following prices are from rhe close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week AT4T -1-7/16 51-9/lu -112 66-15/16 70-1/2 -4-1/2 CMS Energy 44-7/16 +13/16 Coca Cola 68-11/16 •3/4 D & N Financial 22-5/8 +11/16 DaimlerChrysler 98 -3-5/16 Dow Chemical 132-7/8 +14-7/8 Exxon +7-15/16 36-7/16 Family Dollar +5/8 24-5/8 First Financial Bancorp 21 -2-7/8 Fort 64-1/8 +1/16 General Motors 89 +1/2 Hastings Mtg. 44-1/2 •1/4 IBM — 212 JCPenney 46-7/8 -1-5/16 — Johnson 4 Johnsen 95 Kmart 15-7/16 +6-15/16 Kellogg Company -1-1/4 36-7/16 McDonalds 40-13/16 -2-7/16 Sears 48 +3-7/16 Simpson Industries 10-3/16 -1/16 Semco Energy ♦3/16 14-13/16 Spartan Motors 5-1/2 -5/8 TCF Financial 29-1/2 +5/8 Pharmacia 4 Upjohn 5313/16 -6-1/2 Wal-Mart -7-1/4 44 Gold 265 50 ♦350 Silver + 13 5.32 Dow Jones Average ♦54.40 1088611 Volume on NYSE 930.000,000 +42.000.000 Amentech Anheuser Busch WAYLAND - Mr. Harold E. Thaler, age 95, of Wayland, passed away Tuesday. April 27, 1999 at the Laurels of Sandy Creek, Wayland. Mr. Thaler was bom on December 25. 1903 in Freeport, the son of Joseph W. and Ellen R. (Aubil) Thaler. He was raised in Leighton Township and attended Hooker School, graduating from the eighth grade. Mr. Thaler married Marian C. Schuster on September 16, 1942. Mr. Thaler was a farmer his entire life, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Michigan Farm Bureau and attended Leighton United Methodist Church. Mr. Thaler was a caring, loving, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Mr. Thaler was preceded in death by his wife, Marian C. Thaler. Mr. Thaler is survived by his two sons, William (Celia) Thaler of Grand Rapids, and Dale (Karla) Thaler of Caledonia; two daughters, Shirley Lehman and Ron Marckini of Grand Rapids, and Margaret Thaler of Grand Rapids; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Linton of Alto, Myrtle McCarty of Caledonia, and Dorothy (Donald) Dutcher of Caledonia; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held Saturday morning. May I, 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiated. Interment took place in Hooker Cemetery. Leighton Township, Wayland. Memorial contributions may be made to Leighton United Methodist Church Building Fund or Wayland Area Ambulance. . ■ ■ NASHVILLE - Mr. Hubert B. Lathrop, age 88. of Nashville, passed away Tuesday. May 4. 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mr Lathrop was bom on September 26, 1910 in Castleton Township. Barry County, the son of Egbert & Rhoda (Boone) Lathrop. He was raised in the BanyvJIe area of Barry County and attended the Barryvillc Country School, graduating in 1930 from Hastings High School. Mr. Lathrop married Agnes L. Surine on April 23. 1932. Mr. Lathrop’s employment included: “Lathrop’s TV Sales and Repairs” in Nashville, which he owned and operated about 20 years. Green’s Implement Company in Nashville, he was engaged in fanning. E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings and the old Nashville Creamery. He retired in 1979. Mr. Lathrop was a former Village of Nashville Councilman. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Maricen Ann Lathrop on July 26. 1991 and an infant brother. Mr. Lathrop is survived by his wife, Agnes; son, Hubert E. (Janet) Lathrop of Port St. Lucie, Florida; daughter, Kathleen S. ’Kathy’’ (Gary) Nickel of Nashville; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one great great grandson; brother, Ferris (Eloise) Lathrop of Florida; and sister, Dorothy Kelsey of Hastings. Respecting his wishes there will be no services. Burial will be in Barryville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. 1 GALESBURG - Mr. Jack D. McVicker, age 73, of Galesburg and formerly of Wall Lake, Delton, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at Borgess Medical Center. Kalamazoo. Mr. McVicker was bom December 3, 1925 in Kalamazoo, the son of William & Letha (Palmer) McVicker. He graduated from Comstock High School. Mr. McVicker served with the United States Navy during World War II. He was employed for 40 years with Sutherland Paper Company and retired in 1986. He was presently employed as a handyman at the Matheson Foster Care in Galesburg. Jack married JoAnn Willbur on June 7, 1958. He enjoyed fishing and yard work and was a “Mr. Fix-it”. He was a member of the Hickory Comers Bible Church. Mr. McVicker was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. McVicker is survived by his wife, JoAnn; one son, Jeffrey (Julie) McVicker of Climax; two grandchildren, Chad & Joy; one sister, Wanda VanSweden of Portage; several nieces & nephews and many friends. Funeral Services for Mr. McVicker were held Saturday, May 1, 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Burial was in E. Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Hickory Comers Bible Church or American Cancer Society. ■ ...... • LETTERS_ from cur readers Is Rammstein really harmless? To the editor: Jason Windes, in a letter to the editor in last week's Banner about the murders in Littleton, Colo., asked us not to blame the music. He further said that, "Though their lyrics often do contain violent themes, (the Ger­ man rock group) Rammstein docs not con­ done acts of murder or anything close to what occurred in Littleton." I thought readers of the Banner might find it interesting to read and judge for themselves part of what one Rammstein song ("Weisses Fleisch") says. These lyrics were found easily through a link on one of several sites dedicated to an appreciation of the industrial-metal group known as Rammstein. The singular answer? No, assuredly not. But could it be a pan of the puzzle? Weisses Flebch .4 • !' r (While Flesh) "You in the schoolyard. I'm ready to kill and nobody here knows of my loneliness I’m hurting you and you are loudly whim­ pering. Now you are scared. And I am ready... rm getting more and more excited by your screams. The sweat of fear on your while forehead. It is hailing into my sick brain. Now you are scared and 1 am ready. My sick existence screams for redemption. You white flesh becomes my scaffold. There is no god in my heaven. My father was just like me..." James A. Oliver, Middleville Tsst! This is what she wants far Mother’s T)ay PUT THE EQUITY She was here last week. She gasped when she saw the “Mother and Child*" collection. And IN YOUR HOME she told us If I could choose my own Mother's Day gift that would be it' TO WORK Just thought you'd like to know. THOMAS A, DAVIS Jeweler • Gemologist • Goldsmith You’ve worked hard to accumulate the equity in your home. At Hastings City Bank, we re Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed.. 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Check with your tax advisor about ▲ Anyone 4 yean of age and older may climb. ▲ Climben 11 and under must be accompanied by a parentlguardian. ▲ Ail climben use state of the art equipment and are on a safety rope, belayed by a certified Ropes Course Instructor. The following A $5 for first climb, $3 for corporation are each additional climb. All ,ponton for Mt. YMCA: proceeds help send disad­ FUXMI vantaged youth to YMCA FELPABSCH Camp Algonquin. potential tax savings. It all starts with you. Simply call or stop by any Hastings City Bank office today to put your home’s equity to work for you. www.hastingscitybank.com Member FDIC VIKINS BAN MORTGAGE The BANNER For mo To Subscribe, call us at... call the 616-945-9554 ^^"Harold^/naler | rmation, E d u c u t i <> n �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 6. 1999 Anne L Bender LAKELAND, FLORIDA - Mrs. Anne L. Bender, age 91, of Lakeland, Florida and formerly of Middleville, passed away Monday, April 26, 1999 at Sun Rise Care and Rehabilitation in Lakeland. Florida. Mrs. Bender was bom on October 12, 1907 in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of John and Georgina (Ross) Reic. She was reared in Hespeler. Ontario, Canada and attended Hespeler schools, graduation in 1925. She also attended Galt Business Collegiate and she worked in the office at Hespeler Woolen Mill. Mrs. Bender married David Forrest Bender on December 8, 1928 in Hespeler, Ontario. Canada. They returned to Middleville and fanned until retirement. Anne was a homemaker until retirement in Lakeland, Florida. She became a United States Citizen in the 40’s. Mrs. Bender was a member of First Baptist Church, Middleville and Lakeland. Florida. She was also a member of the Middleville Garden Club and Prairie Literary Club. Anne devoted her life to her family and Church and enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. Mrs. Bender was preceded in death by her husband, David Forrest Bender. Mrs. Bender is survived by her three sons, Clare (Helen) Bender of Middleville. John (Marcia) Bender of Middleville, and Reverend Kenneth (Kathy) Bender of Decatur. Alabama; 13 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; one sister. Jear Gowing of Cambridge. Ontario Canada; several nieces & nephews. Funeral and Committal Senices for Mrs. Bender were held Friday. April 30. 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Pastor Bruce Stewart officiated. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Middleville Building Fund. .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... FLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH ST. ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (6)6) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m . Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nightv 6:30 p.m. 805 S Jefferson. Father Charles Fischer, Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 pm . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m. and I I (X) am. Confession Saturday 4 :00 - 4 30 p m 8799 Guil Road. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243; 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiration Minister Rev Mana Barcewski. Co-Minister: Rev Gerrc Parker Time 10 15 a m Healing Service. 11 00 a m Celebration CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.. Wonhip 11 00 a m. Evening Service al 6 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S INDEFENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting al 502 E Bond St. (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a.m Holy Communion I st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd A 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T Hustwick. vicar at 948-9604 St Andrew 's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p m Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m areRainbo* s or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Briadway, Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-406) or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday. 9:00 a m.. Rev Ken Vaught; 11:00 a m ; Rev Cart Litch field SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 am. for all ages. 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.; BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p m . Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a m.; freewill of­ fering. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of ChristY Love, and the fellowship of people who care. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman, Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service, Wednesday 7 00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children THORNAFFLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd.. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8.30 a.m., 9.55 a.m and 11:20 am Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a.m.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley, Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed /Thun 9 a m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning 9:30 am.. Sunday School. 10:45 am. Morning Worship Wednesday b 00-8:00 pm Warriors (grades K5th). serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6:00 p.m ; Youth Fellowship 6.45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 7-00 pm. Prayer Meeting (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOUC CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Cathcchtim 4; 8:00 NA Monday. May 10 • 7 00 p m Women of Faith Tuesday ?4ay 11 - 7:00 p m Women of Fa<th. Wednesday. May 12 - 10 00 am. Wordwatchers. adults. Morning Worship Service. 11:00 am.. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday - Family Night 6 00 pm. Awana. Jr. A Sr. High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer. Thursday AM - Womens Bible Study Thursday P.M - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 7:00 p.m. Stewardship Comm tions call 948-9437 (ttrnetiy the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 94* « m. . Bible Classes - for all ages, 10.40 a.m. - Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith. 5:30 p m Youth meet­ ing with “Youth With a Message". 945-9224. 6:30 p m - Bible Study 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am ; Sun­ EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH am. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken VYught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m , Worship 11 a.m.. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 day Morning Worship II a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m ; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children^ min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a tn.. Church Service 1030 a.m; Wednesday 6 00 p m. Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 am Traditional. 10:15 am. Sun­ day School. 11:15 am. Contempo­ ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m rary Service Nursery provitled Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senkx meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7 30 p m For more information call the church office This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches & these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway Hasimga BOSLEY PHARMACY "Pmcnptiom" - IIIS Jefferuxi - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dave Wood Sr • Adult Minisines. Pastor Aaron Welch - Music, Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children and 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058. St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 am. 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Ques­ HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. "Member Church of the HvrldWide Anglican Communion " 315 W Center St (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m and 10 a m Christian Education 10 a.m . Nursery Available at 10 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 am Sunday School. 10:45 a.m Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m Kid's quizzing, 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6 30 pm. KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office. 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. May 9 8 00 & 10:45 a m Worship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages) Thurs­ day. May 6 - 4.00 p.m. ChildrcnY Choir. 4:45 Youth Ensemble; 7:00 Adult Choir. Baptism Living. Teen AA/NA Saturday. May 8 - 9:30 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH for all BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Services Bibic Classes 10 a m . Worship 11 am.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr BufTord W Coe, Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Chnstian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music, Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 al 10 30 a m SUNDAYS 9 30 am Sunday School Every Sunday, classes arc available for EVERY­ ONE! Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes. Goodwill. Genests and In Hts Steps, are taught for adults, 10 30 a m Coffee fellow­ ship. 11 00 am Worship - child care available for infants A tod­ dlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade WEDNESDAYS 4 30 p m Pio­ neer Gubs THURSDAYS. - 7:30 p.m.. Chancel Choir Thursday. May 6 - National Day of Prayer Tuesday. May 11 • 12:00 p.m., HiNooncrs. Potluck Lunch Program Tuesday, May 18 - 6:30 p.m. UM Men. Dinner'Program FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Ke lie’. Pastor Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. NoahY Ark PreSchool Saturday. May 8 9 00-1100 a m Youth Car Wash in the parking lot Wash jour mom's car for Mothers’ Day' Sunday. May 9 - 8:30 a m Chancel Choir Warm­ up. 9:00 am Traditional Worship Service*. 9 50 am Children's Worship. 1000 am Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. 10:10 am Sunday School for all ages. 11 20 a m Contemporary Worship Ser­ vice* "Nursery is provided dunng both Uonhip Services The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM Radio Happy Mothers' Day ’ Monday. May 10 -7 00 p m Ses­ sion Meeting Tuesday. May II • b 15am Men's Bible Study at the YMCA Office. 8 30 a m Women's Bible Study - Sr High Classroom. 9 00-3 00 Presbytery Meeting at Westminister in Lansing. 7 00 p.m Evangelism Subc ommittee. 7 00 p m Congregational Care Commit­ tee Wednesday. May 12 6 00 pm Church Night Supper. 6 45 pm Children's Time. 6 45 p.m Adult Bible Study. 6 45 p m Youth Bible Study. 7 00 p m Chancel Choir. 8 00 p m Children’s Min­ istry DOWLING Mr Delbert S. Shinabarger. age 78. of Dowling, passed away Friday. April 30. 1999 in Duncanville. Texas. Mr. Shinabarger was bnm on October 5, 1920 in Flint, the son of Stanley Emmet & Anna Isabella (Ripenberg) Shinabarger. He resided in Flint and Grand Blanc prior to Dowling. Mr. Shinabarger worked at G.M. Fisher Body in Journeyman Machine Repair in Grand Blanc for 19 years prior to Kalamazoo. He was a member of U.A.W. Local #488 Kalamazoo. Mr. Shinabarger enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping & traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents; Stanley Shinabarger May 8, 1960 and Anna Shinabarger on July 7, 1958. Mr. Shinabarger is survived by his wife, Lula May Shinabarger of Portage; daughter, Mrs. John (Mary) Richards of Burton; son. Raymond Shinabarger of Lancaster. Texas; daughter. Brenda Shinabarger of Kalamazoo; daughter, Mrs. Paul (Bernice) Stump of Kalamazoo; sister, Alice Powell; brother, Robert Shinabarger; sister, Betty Hunt; sister, Annabel Lapeer. brother, James Shinabarger; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; special friend, Maxine McCulland. He also leaves many special nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services for Mr. Shinabarger were held Wednesday. May 5. 1999 at the Bachman Hcbblc Funeral Service. Reverend Dan Shinabarger & Reverend Delbert Shinabarger officiated. Interment was in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Ross Township. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Alzheimer's Diseases & Related Disease Association. ROSWELL - Mr Robert "Bob" Power, age 78. of Roswell, passed away Monday, May 3. 1999 at his borne. Bob was bom on October 10, 1920 in Hastings. Michigan, the son of Harry and Gladys Hindee Power. Mr. Power married Shirley Weiss in Chicago. Illinois on October 13, 1942. He had been a resident of Roswell for sixteen years and was employed by I Care Optical. Bob had been an optician for 50 years. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. American Legion #28. V.F.W. 11384, Life Member of the D.A.V. #4, and Roswell Masonic Lodge #18. Bob is survived by his wife. Shirley; one son, Robert A. Power and his wife. Alice of Hermann. Missouri; one grandson. Scott Power and his wife. Laurie of Milwaukee. Wisconsin; one great grandson. Christian Power and special friends, Lavona Brandt. Mildred Hatch and Bill and Becky Curtis. Memorial Services for Bob are scheduled for 2:00 p.m.. Monday. May 10. 1999. al Westminster Presbyterian Church with Reverend Karl Travis officiating. Roswell Veterans Honor Guard will present Veterans Memorial Rites. Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church or to a favorite charity. Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Fred Ray Bush Edna D. Whipple HASTINGS - Mrs. Edna D. Whipple, age 85, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Whipple was bom January 9, 1914 in Nashville, the daughter of George and Zula (Walker) Bruce. She attended school in Nashville. She married Ray W. Lumbert of Sunfield in August 1930 and he preceded her in death in June 1975. She was a homemaker most of her life, after the death of her first husband, she worked for the Barry County Commission On Aging for six years. Mrs. Whipple married Virgil Whipple on January 22, 1980. Her hobbies included: reading, crafts, crocheting and camping. Mrs. Whipple was also preceded in death by one (hughter, two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, and two sisters. Mrs. Whipple is survived by her husband, Virgil Whipple of Hastings; three sons, Ray (Cleon) Lumbert of Texas, Robert (Beverly) Lumbert of Hastings, and Charles Lumbert of Delton; three daughters, Mary (Keith) Ryan of Dowling. Donna (Carl) McCrackin of Hastings, and Cheryl (Donald) McKay of Reno, Nevada; 15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; several stepchildren; brothers, William (Marlene) Bruce of Hastings, and Jay Bruce of Nashville; sisters, Ruth (Don) Douglas of Hastings. Emma Jane (Floyd) Conley of Hastings, and Margaret Brassucr; dear friend, Nancy Miller of Hastings; nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held. Memorial Services will be held Friday, May 7, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the Milo Bible Church in Delicti with Reverend Paul Deal officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home of Hastings. Quality Printing depends on experience d* equipment. Let Us QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Ask For: Bill Love, Steve Steward or Jennifer Jacobs I MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Fred Ray Bush, age 77. of Middleville, passed away Sunday. May 2, 1999 at Holland Home Hospice, Grand Rapids. Mr. Bush was bom on May 10, 1921 in Hastings, the son of Forrest Ray and Edna M. (Bottorff) Bush. He was raised in Caledonia area and attended Alaska Schools. Mr. Bush married Eileen Nordhof on June 15,1945. He was employed at Caledonia Elevator for 15 years and Hnkbeiner Elevator in Middleville for 20 years. He fanned his entire life. Mr. Bush served in the United States Air Force during World War 11. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and the friendship of many. Mr. Bush is survived by his wife, Eileen Bush; two sons, Raymond L (Margaret) Bush of Lowell, and Jimmie C. Bush ot Hastings; one daughter. Kathryn J. Bush of Hastings; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; his father, Forrest R. Bush of Lowell; one brother, Orville (Edna) Bush of Caledonia; one sister, Betty (Russell) Taylor of Alto; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Bush were held Wednesday morning. May 5, 1999 st the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Reverend Roger Timmerman officiated. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Susan R. Aspinall LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Susan R. Aspinall, age 36, of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord on May 2. 1999 at St. Marys Hospital, Grand Rapids. She was bom August 31, 1962 in Ludington, the daughter of William & Barbara (Smith) Swan. Mrs. Aspinall graduated ftom Ludington High School and also from West Shore Community College and from Central Michigan University. She was a school teacher for Grand Rapids Public Schools, Mason County Central School and currently Lakewood Public Schools as Resource Room Teacher. Mrs. Aspinall married Doug Aspinall in Ludington on lune 22, 1991. She loved her students and especially her dogs. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Swan & step mother. Sue Swan. Mrs. Aspinall is survived by her husband. Doug Aspinall; step children. Kevin, Emily. & Abby Aspinall; father. William Swan Sr. of Ludington; brothers, William (Cindy) Swan Jr. of Ludington. Jim Swan of Ludington, Roger (Heather) Swan of Montague; sister, Dottie (Todd) Eastway of Ludington; sisters-in-law, Laurie (Dave) Kenyon of Fairborn. Ohio & Tuesday (Rob) Van Engen of Nashville; mother-in-law & father-in-law. Joyce & Ray Aspinall of Nashville; her boys. Jake A Dreyfuss; her beloved dogs; and four nieces and seven nephews. Memorial Services for Mrs. Aspinall were held Wednesday, May 5. 1999 at the Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Pastor Rob Van Engen officiated Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. NASHVILLE - Sigfrid “Siggy" M. Johnson, age 100. of Nashville and formerly of Lansing, passed away Thursday. April 29, 1999 at Thomapple Manor. Hastings. He was bom February 15. 1899 in Chicago, the son of Martin & Carolina (Anderson) Johnson. He graduated from Country School in Illinois in 1914. and grew up in the Gun Lake Area on the farm. He moved to Lansing where he owned and operated Reo Motor Car Agency/Dealership for eight years. During World War 11. he was Chief Deputy Sheriff for Ingham County, and was a Used Car Dealer in Lansing for 45 years, retiring in 1962. Mr. Johnson came to Nashville in 1966 when he married Beatrice Gill in Hastings on July 29. 1966 and she preceded him in death on July 30. 1995. Mr. Johnson was a life member of the Elks Lodge in Lansing and was an avid golfer. He was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Mr. Johnson is survived by his son, Larry (Mildred) Johnson of Tallahassee, Florida; step-son, Gordon Gill of Phoenix, Arizona: grandchildren. Gary, Robin. Renee, Amber. Sheryl. Deborah (Guppy), and numerous great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Johnson were held Tuesday. May 4. 1999 at the Nashville Baptist Church with a police escort from Ingham County Sheriff Department as well as other police departments. Memorials may be made to the Nashville Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Shirley L. Merithew Shirley L. Merithew. age 47, passed away February 24, 1999 at the home of her parents in Zephyrhills, Ronda. She was bom June 28.1951 in Lansing. Michigan, the daughter of George J. and Joyce (Dodge) Petrie. Mrs. Merithew was a beautician for several years in Zephyrhills. She was under the care of Hospice for one month preceding her death. She leaves to mourn, her son, Maxim Merithew; her parents, two sisters. Ranee (Phillip) DeMott, Marcia Altoft and a brother, John O. Petrie; e'ght nieces and nephews, Aaron. Steven. Seth and Rachel DeMott, Holly. Adam, and Sarah Altoft and Justin Petrie. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Petrie. Memorial Services will be held at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church. 8867 Kent Street, Portland. Michigan on May 15. 1999 at 11:00 a.m. Robert Foote HASTINGS - Mr. Robert Foote, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. Foote was bom in Eaton County, August 21. 1911, the son of Loren and Nellie (Cronk) Foote. They moved to Hastings in the 20's where he finished his schooling. He started his working years as a mechanic, for D Sharp, his career changed in the late 30’s to auto body refinishing, working for Fred Alon. Ken Reahm and others, retiring from Larke Buick in 1973. Mr. Foote has been a member of the Loyal Order of Moose for many yean, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was the happiest when he was at his summer cottage with his family and friends. He maneid Mabie Seeber on October 7. 1938 They had two children, Bernard and Janet (Foote) Reigler Bernard preceded him in death on January 31. 1999. Also preceding him was a sister, Lucille Stauffer and three brothers, Ed. Fred, ad Royd Foote. Mr. Foote is survived by his wife, Mabie Foote of Hastings; daughter. Janet (Gary) Reigle: of Grand Ledge; two grandsons. Perry of Holt and Dennis (Kathy) of Holland; two great grandchildren. Jennifer and Aaron; brother, Lawrence (Jack) Foote of Hastings; sister, Ruth (Clarence) Curtis of Hastings. Visitation will be held Thursday. May 6. 1999 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Services for Mr. Foote will be held Friday. May 7,1999 at 11 ;00 a.m. at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Michael Anton officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Association or Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangemetus were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 6 1999 - Page 7 Lak© Odessa N€UUS Director Robert Oster and pianist Celia DeMond enjoy some cool refreshments in the Commons of Big Rapids High School following the April 25 concert by Lake­ wood Women's Chorus. Village staff members pose with the new red maole planted in honor of Arbor Day April 30 (from left) staffer Bill Riggs, accountant Mary Jo Grubagh and Village Man­ ager John French. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday, May 8. at the Depot/Muscum. Merric DcVoe will return as the speaker. Her topic will be bounty land warrants. This has historical ment and will show how one's ancestry can be traced from the warrants granted for military ser­ vice. The society had an information booth at the Ionia Womens Festival two weeks earlier. Several visitors stopped at the booth to purchase candy bars, to buy baked goods, and to askquest ions about the soci­ ety's goals rfnd accomplishments. Mort than a dozen signed to attend the one day class on beginning genealogy Saturda, May !5, with James Moses as instructor. There is a minimal fee. which will cover cost of all materials needed for the day. Lori Pierccficld Fox of Portland covered the top­ ic well in one of the classes at the festival. Mothers’ Da> is coming on Sunday. May 9. The Alcthians of Central United Methodist Church arc making a departure from their usual schedule and will meet Monday afternoon and share rides to Mcijcr Gardens. The Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society will meet Thursday, May 13. Robert Reed of Holland will be the speaker. He will be showing a video of Arlo Pickens he made as Arlo remembered some of the long-ago res­ idents of the village, thereby he captured a lot of local history. This will also be the annual meeting of the society with election of three directors, duca setting, and any oth­ er pertinent business that can be done only by the membership. The board of directors voted in their last meeting to sec Saturday, May 29. as a work day as well as the open house and sale of hollyhock plants. The depot display has old publicity reprinted about the promotion of this perennial plant as the village flower back about 1932. Any volunteers are welcome to help tidy the grounds and spread shredded bark. Last week the Ionia Countj\ Health tkpanmwit Ticl'dTu monthly immunization clinic and had lots of children and parents coming for shots. Some were youngsters who are bound for kindergarten in the fa’» As announced earlier. Arbor Day was observed ’ nday at the village park. This year three trees were planted to mark the occasion. The brief ceremony was attended by only a handful with most of them village staff members. Manager John French and intern Bill Riggs jointly read the Arbor day proclamation where a red maple had been planted earlier in the day. This is a tree about eight feet high. Two Ash trees had been planted, w ith one in the center of the circle drive at the foot of Third Avenue and another in the southeast part of the park. The new maple is southeast of the pavilion in what was a very open spot. In only a few years it should provide shade for the audi­ ence at performances. Last week the People News in the State Journal had several inches devoted to a sto- Voungsters take a turn at the crank of an old fashioned ice cream freezer at the final Wonderful Wednesday session of the spring season at Central UMC ry about an event held in East Lansing. It was the annual Inspiration Award held by the Foundation for Haslett Schools. One of the recipients was Gunnard Johnson, who had served the district for 24 years as ele­ mentary middle school and high school principals. He was twice named Principal of the Year for the mid-Michigan area by regional principal associations and has been regarded as a leader in areas in curriculum and instruction. The event was held at the University Club in East Lansing. The article mentioned that he left a month earlier to become superintendent of Lakewood Public Schools. The second recipient was Ray Tadgcrson from an engineering firm who was the principal architect for additions made to the Haslett schools. Docs anyone remember Roger Hamlin who lived on Lakeview Drive at the foot of Sixth Avenue, next door to Raymond and Charlotte Lapo? The Hamlins had a home there, which they used in summers and on weekends during their teaching careers. Roger taught at the high school level and his wife Rena taught in Flint Community College. An obituary appeared last week for Mar­ guerite Bowman. 92, of California, formcrly of Lansing. She was a member of the D.A.R., widow of a Baptist pastor, mother of four daughters, sister of the late Leah Mixtcr and Rhcna Hamlin, William Brokaw. She had among her survivors her brother-in-law, Roger Hamlin of Missouri. The late Floyd Mixtcr had been her brother­ in-law. He too had lived in Lake Odessa on Sixth Avenue. Who is having (heir 100th birthday next year? There is a search for people bom in 1900 who are still living. The State Journal is looking for them so they can be featured in a story in June 1999. They are also look­ ing for people who turn 100 in the late months of this year. Call Sally Trout at (517)377-1040. One venerable lady has passed that mark. The Greenville Daily News had a February story on Emma Hull, who turned 105 in April. She is the widow of Charles Hull, a pastor in the United Brethren Church. She had been a fixture at camp meetings and the annual conference for at least seven decades. The Hulls were among the many regular camp meeting goers who acquired cottages and spent their summer vacation time living in their own quarters. The Hulls and others then made the cottages weather proof and winterized and made them into permanent homes. She says their cottage was once a horse shed. She was married at age 19. Her husband rode his bicycle to preach at Fenwick and Orleans. Then a friend bought tlicm a used buggy for 50 cents. Charlo bought his wedding attire for SI3.75 at a Greenville store. She revamped her graduation dress by adding trim to the hemline and making a satin sash to add a nice touch. She still uses the library table, which was pan of their furniture purchase w'ith $85 which was willed to him by his mother for his wedding day. Mrs. Hull was never employed outside the home, but she was a busy seamstress who sewed for many people. She still enjoys the sound of the sewing machine which is today used by daughter Nancy N’ Gclc, the former teacher-missionary who shares her home. Mrs. Hull has outlived her other three chil­ dren. As late as 1989, II of her grandchil­ dren each received for Christmas a hand­ made quilt. During the depression years, she invented a Bible quiz game which the family played for years. It has now been copyrighted and marketed. Workers arc making changes in the Doane building in the quarters formerly used by Dr. Richard Barnett w ith his med­ ical practice. Dr. Jerry Licari is expanding his office suite into the front of the build­ ing. Currently Licari’s entrance is on the south side of the building, opening onto the parking lot. LaRuc and Betty McMillen. Pau) and Alberta Allen. Orville and Viiy inia Decker arc among the returnees from Florida. The Fred Gariingers also have returned. The Lakewood freshmen girls softballcrs played one of their home games against Mason on Thursday of last week. After a very lengthy second inning, the game end­ ed at the end of the third inning because of the 10-run rule. The Lakewood girls were ahead by more than ten runs. In their next game, the game ended at the first half of third inning. Their opponents did not take the field for their half of the third because the Lakewood score was 28-0. A former pastor at Middleville United Methodist Church and Lake Odessa Central UMC, the Rev. M. Luther Brokaw, was remembered as par* of the Heritage Sunday observance at Belding Sunday. A dedica­ tion of a sanctuary light was one segment of the service that included letters from sever­ al of his former charges and comments from former parishioners from LeValley and Central. Daughter Beth’s family was well represented. Daughter Margaret Bark­ er was the family spokeswoman. She was joined at the service by husband Chuck, who is high school principal at Belding. Both arc Lakewood graduates. Also, their son. Dr. Charles Barker Jr., with family was present as well as his sisters Angela and Amy and sons, Kevin and Andy. There were historical displays in the annex. Refresh­ ments were served following the service. The north end of Fourth Avenue has been a noisy area this spring, with lots of ham­ mering. The Ryder House and that of Eve­ lyn Goodrich had new roofs applied. Now the Ryder house is having excavation and filling adjacent to the house and the foun­ dation is in place for a new garage. Advance notice of a real estate auction is in place at the Cook house, which has housed four generations of Cooks and Shettcrlys. The Cook travel trailer has been removed after years of resting on the back lawn. Excavation has been made for a sizeable addition to the Christian Reformed Church on lower Sixth Avenue. Foundation for a new home is in place far back from the road on Jordan Lake Road north of Henderson Road on what has been Jackson property. Monday’s Lansing newspaper reported a derailment of 22 freight cars at Webberville Sunday afternoon. Likely this is the expla­ nation of the idle mile-long tram which sat on the second track at Lake Odessa for hours. The engines were stopped just short of Tupper Lake Road so traffic was not affected except on Tasker Road west of town. At the comer of Bonanza and Tasker Roads, heavy timbers have been piled to the east on the tracks so vehicular traffic such as farm tractors is impossible. There are no dwellings on that mile of Bonanza Road and the road has deep holes so it has been used chiefly for farm machinery coming from Bliss Road. The train in trouble derailed at 3:10 Sunday afternoon. Eight boxcars were on their sides. Four others had their wheels and axles ripped off. Ten others were derailed with less damage. This was a new challenge for the Webberville Fire Department, a unit that serves the village of 1700. For three hours, upnght cars blocked M-52. After that lapse of time, the forward part of the train was moved west to allow traffic to pass. The train with engines from the Soo line had come from Montreal and was bound for Chicago. The most haz­ ardous cargo was a tank car full of molasses. Another Red Cross Bloodmobilc will be coming to Lake Odessa on Monday, May 24. One of the annual spring events in the vil­ lage is the chicken barbecue sponsored by the Lions’ Club. The date is Saturday. May 15. The Lions have the serving routine down to a science with efficient service, especially for those driving in to get meals to eat at home. Diners on the site use the driveway toward the bowling alley and pavilion. Those coming for take-out meals use Jordan Lake Avenue south of M-50. where their orders are taken at curbside. Their meals arc waiting for them a few feet farther south. Quality Care-Givers We Need You! Caring, reliable, compassionate people make the best nursing assistants. This could be the field for you if you fall under those qualifications You can be paid to train in our nursing assistant class for' this position which is in high demand, and go on to acquire a position liere at Thomapple Manpr. We offer medical/denta! insur­ ance benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, and an excellent team to work with. Starting rate of pay is $8.11 per hour. Class begins on May 12th and ends on May 27th. No class days on the weekends. To ap­ ply for this opportunity, come to Thomapple Manor to fill out an application by May 6th. 1999. THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road Haatins*. MI 49058 • EOE i911 EMERGENCY 2 Home Address Signs 2 •4 • • • • Required by new Barry County Ordinance *19.95 ea. - 2 or more *17.95 ca. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Mailed same day (‘3.00 postage) Installation available Action Signs (across from E.W. Bliss) 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 948-8618 O. Toll 888-577-7446 LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 14, 1999. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 14,1999, IS MONDAY, MAY 17, 1999. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER S O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 17,1999 ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk's office. Persons planning to register with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks offices are open for registration. This notice is given by order of the board of education. Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education. �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 6 1999 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by JANET L DECKER to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION US DEPT OF AGRICUL­ TURE now known as USDA RURAL DEVELOP­ MENT Mortgagee dated July 7 1988 and recorded on July 8. 1988 in Liber 468. on page 739. Barry County Records. Michigan which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot fifty one thousanu three hun­ dred sixty four and 75/100 Dollars ($51,364 75), including interest at 9 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 00 p m on May 20. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are described as LOTS 30 AND 31 OF WESLEYAN VILLAGE NUMBER 1 ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 14 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale DATED April 14 1999 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (5/13) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on March 20. 1997. by Anthony -J Noms and Deborah M Norns, hus­ band end wife, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Sav­ ings Bank FSB. as Mortgagee and which mort­ gage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Mchioan on March 26 1997 at Liber 689 Page 87 (the 'Mortgage') and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due an indebtedness as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid tn the amount of Fifty Four Thousand Twenty Two Dollars and 24/100 ($54 022 24) as of the date of this notice, ir eluding principal, in­ terest and ether costs secured by the Mortgage no suit Of proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the de**., secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sate in the Mortgage having become op­ erative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. June 3. 1999 at 1 00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the courthouse at 220 West State Street. Hast­ ings Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, tor the purpose of satisfying the un­ paid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage together with legal costs and ex­ penses of sale, certain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows Lot 3 of Block 23 of the Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof PP#O8-O51-220-129-00 L# 01-2005113 The length of the redemption period will be six (6) .months from the date of sale Dated April 22. 1999 MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK FSB 629 West State Street Hastings Ml 49058 (5/27) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana K Pebbles to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration United States Department of Agriculture Mort­ gagee dated April 15 1996 and recorded on April 16. 1996. in Uber 657. on page 146. Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SfiVENTY ONE THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED FORTY NINE AND 05/100 DOLLARS ($71,149 05) including interest at 6 75% per an­ num Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is he eb, given that said mort­ gage w<» be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at oubk_ vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1 00 o'clock p m on Thursday. June 10. 1999 Said premises are situated tn City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, are described as The South one hall ol Lot 1060 and 1059. City ot Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 20. 1999 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration United States De­ partment of Agriculture. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 Ann landers Paternity issue Dear Ann Landers: I am a 26-year-old woman with a problem. When I was in high school, I cheated on my steady boyfriend with an older man. I discovered I was preg­ nant and was sure the older man was the fa­ ther of the baby. Last December, after eight years of paying child support, the man re­ quested a DNA test to determine paternity. 1 was stunned when it turned •'ut that my daughter isn’t his after all. Here’s the real problem. When 1 found out I was pregnant, my boyfriend asked if the baby was his, and I assured him it was not. That boyfriend is now happily married and has children. I have been married to a wonderful man for almost six years, and he wants to adopt my daughter Should 1 try to contact my old boyfriend and disrupt his life by telling him he has a daughter? Part of me feels he is entitled to know, but another part worries that 1 would only mess up more lives. Please tell me what to do. - Kitty in K.C. Dear Kitty in K.C.: I’m with the part of you that says leave it alone. If any of my readers think otherwise, I would like to hear their reasoning. (5/27) Cold Grandma Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven LaForce and Patncia LaForce. husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Commonpomt Mortgage, a Michi­ gan corporation Mortgagee, dated November 10. 1997. and recorded on November 24. 1997. in Dcx.ument No 10C4507. Barry County Records. Michigan and assigned by said Mortgagee to GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION. a Delaware corporation, by assign­ ment recorded in Document No 1012104. Barry County Records Michigan, on which said mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Nine and 08/100 ($122 299 08) Dollars, including interest at 11 10 percent per annum Under tne power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan on Thursday. June 3, 1999, at 1 00 p.m Said premises are situated in the Town­ ship of Barry. County of Barry and State of Michi­ gan and are described Lot 33 and the Southwest 1/2 of Lot 34 of Scott Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Uber 3 of Plats on Page 68. P P. #08003-120-026-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated Apnl 15. 1999 Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation Assignee of Mortgagee Keith A Sotiroff, Esq SOTIRCFF & ABRAMCZYK. PC 30400 Telegraph Road Ste 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 (5/20) American Fellowship Mutual Insurance Company Dear Ann Landers: You have printed several letters from lonely grandparents who wonder why they never hear from their grandchildren. I’m a man who has the re­ verse of that problem. I’ve been happily married for 21 years and have a teenage daughter and son. Since the day our children were bom, my wid­ owed mother has shown absolutely no inter­ est in them whatsoever. I cannot understand this. Our children arc every parent’s dream They arc bright, well-mannered, respectful and a joy to be around. When the kids were young, my mother made it clear she did not want to baby-sit, so we never asked her. When we make the 200-mile trip to her town, it's as if my wife and kids arc invisible. She talks incessantly about her friends and social activities but never directs any conversation toward our children. The only acknowledgement she has ever given them is an annual birthday card. The one time she came to our home, she sai on the edge of the sofa and kept say­ ing she needed to leave as soon as possible. She went home the next morning. Am I expecting too much? My mother is in her 70s and is an intelligent woman. My children would love to have a caring grand- Charlcs David Stillwell, II, Delton and Nicole Michelle Simone Geiger, Delton. Bruce Lee Buckley, Middleville and Trisha Lynn Sackmann, Middleville. William Lee Hite, Woodland and Bonita Helen Powell, Woodland. Stewart Lynn Price, Baltic Creek and Deborah Sue White, Battle Creek. Charles Christopher Brown, Caledonia and Deanna Lee Reed, Middleville. Jerry Alan Hurless, Hastings and Louise Beth Hutchins, Hastings. A Michigan Company "The Seal of Faithful. Friendly Insurance Since 1920" LEGAL NOTICE SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) Automobile Insurance OFFERS MONTHLY POLICIES For “Safe” Drivers. Convenient "Pay a* you drive" continuous plan! NO FINANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY Call us direct & save! Our monthly rates are as low as ... $1R92‘ I ■.] MONTH each ■ MANDATORY NO FAULT COVERAGE ‘Sample prem.-um shown for anvers who en;oy 5 years of safe driving. use the verxefe for pleasure ana are mamed. ages 25-54. with two or mere cars insured on the same policy ana live in surrounang areas Cities of Grand Rapids. 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A SINGLE WOMAN to EMER­ GENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA HOME GOLD. A SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORA­ TION Mortgagee, dated October 20. 1997. and recorded on November 12. 1997. in INSTRU­ MENT #1003979. Barry County Records Michi­ gan. and assigned by said mortgagee to FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK. AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, by an assignment dated December 23.1997. and recorded on March 30.1998. in IN­ STRUMENT #1009576. Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of sixty nine thousand six hundred fourteen and 96/100 Dol­ lars ($69,614 96). including interest at 11 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubke vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast ings. Ml, at 1 00 p m on May 27 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as LOTS 280. 281. 282, OF THE ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES UNIT NUMBER 2 ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 63 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 22. 1999 FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK. AS INDEN­ TURE TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney For Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 &20) mother, and 1 wish I could Find a stand-in for them. At this point, I no longer want to visit my mother and subject my children to her indifference. Do you have any ideas on how to get her to warm up? - Sad Son in N.C. Dear N.C.: You might as well try to warm up Siberia. Have you told her how much it would mean to you if she took an interest in your children? If she is willing to discuss it, you might be able to turn things around. If not, leave the family at home when you visit your mother, and spare everyone the aggra­ vation. Be grateful Dear Ann Landers: That letter from “Jack Sprat II” really irked me. He said his wife’s extra poundage turned him off. If this guy hasn’t made love to his wife in four years, there’s more wrong with him than di­ abetes and an obese wife. I am also diabetic, and my wife is 100 pounds heavier than she should be, but I love her with all my heart. Does Jack seri­ ously think HE is as attractive as he was when they married? I’ll bet he isn’t. I know I’m not. His wife may need counseling to curb her overeating, but Jack could use some coun­ seling to improve his lousy attitude and Icam to appreciate the woman he has. A good woman, of any size, is hard to find. I am profoundly grateful for mine. - Tom in Miami. Dear Tom: Beautifully said. And now, I hope your wife appreciates you. Let go, let God Dear Ann Landers: I am writing about “Content in Calif.,” who was left out of her alcoholic mother’s will. I was im­ pressed she was able to feel so good about herself when her parents were such negative influences in her life. I know what a rough road it is when one's parents are like that. My parents had two sons. I always felt they favored my brother. I was told by my godmother that my parents disliked me be­ cause my mother almost died when 1 was bom. As far back as 1 can remember, I was the prime target when anything went wrong in their lives. When 1 was 30, I met a wonderful nun who gave me a positive outlook that re­ shaped my life. She said,”Love your parents for the life they gave you, and let go of the pain they caused.” Just as recovering alco­ holics must learn to “let go and let God,” children must also learn those skills. With the excess baggage jettisoned, I was able to put my life together. And learning to let go also kept me from picking up extra baggage along the road I now travel. Pass it on. Ann. - Bill in N.H. Dear Bill: That woman gave you some excellent advice to live by. Thank you for suggesting that 1 pass it on. Dear Ann Landers: When we became engaged last year, my fiance and 1 regis­ tered for expensive crystal. My best friend volunteered to get us the crystal at a whole­ sale pnee since she had contacts with the manufacturer After the wedding, we sent her a check for $2,000 to cover the cost of a complete set of 16 wine, water and cham­ pagne glasses. The crystal arrived four months later. Much to our dismay, a quarter of the glasses were broken. 1 filed three claims against the freight company They paid, saying they were not responsible for the remaining loss since the glasses were not damaged during handling. I then contacted the store that issued the shipping orders. I was told my girlfriend had been advised to have the crystal repacked, but she insisted on shipping the glasses as they were instead of paying the additional repacking charge. Even though the cartons were insured, the store tells me it is not responsible. Now, what do I do? J believe my girl­ friend should have called me before she de­ cided not to repack the cartons. I would have been happy to pay the additional charge. My friend is not financially able to replace the broken glasses, and I don't want to pay for them twice. We are both upset about this. Who is responsible, Ann? Hallendale, Fla. Dear Hallandale: Don’t ruin a perfectly good friendship over this. There should be some compensation from the insurance coverage, and you can hire an attorney to find out if you have any recourse with the store. Since you have gotten some money from the freight company and your friend cannot afford to replace the broken crystal, ask her if she will split the remaining cost with you. We all have to pay a price for bad judgment, and this small calamity is a per­ fect example ofjust that. Miss Z wins Dear Ann Landers: A woman in our of­ fice (“Miss Z”) has a TV on her desk that she turns on the minute she comes in. It stays on until she goes home. The other employees and 1 feel this re­ flects poorly on our entire office, especially when someone from the outside comes in. Miss Z is very intimidating, and no one in our office dares approach her about this, plus she has the most seniority. Our boss has made it clear that be doesn’t want to be bothered with such petty issues. What is your opinion on this matter? - No Name, No State. Dear N.N.N.S.: Sounds like the boss is also intimidated. Too bad. The old battle-ax wins again. Feeling pressured to have sex? How wellinformed are you? Write for Ann Landers' booklet "Sex and the Teenager." Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4 55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate webpage at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY COUNTY STATE OF MICHIGAN WHO MAY VOTE? Act 4SI. Public Acts ot Michigan. 1976. as amended, provides the following: "The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which the person resides.. .“ The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk, City Clerk or School District to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on JUNE 14,1999 IS MAY17,1999 DURING REGULAR WORKING HOURS The election is being Iwld to vote the following: MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION KIMBERLY A. ALDERSON (4 YEAR TERM) DONALD A. MYERS (4 YEAR TERM) This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM, Michigan. Dried: April 16. 1999 Donald A. Myers Secretary. Board of Education �The Hastings Banner - Thureday. Uay 6. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... Creameries and baseball cd tca.n members from the high school graduates. Nashville had a baseball association and there was a playing field, complete with a grandstand. The field was near the river behind Main Street. This shows on plat maps as early as 1913 lay between Church Street and Sherman if these streets had gone though to the riv^r. Sherman Street Creamery delivery wagons. O.M. McLauglin, president of the Farmer’s Coopera­ tive Creamery in the inset. By Jcyce F. Weinbrecht Creameries were an important part of Barry County's economy, and Castleton Township and Nashville were no exception. As early as 1870, Chipman and Wheeler’s Nashville Creamery was making butter in Nashville. In May of 1874. John Barry of Castleton Township bought out L. J. Wheel­ er^ interest in the creamery and it became the Chipman and Barry Creamery. The Nashville New's reported on Dee. 4. 1884, that O. W. Chapin of Lowell, was in town during the last week of November 1884, attempting to interest the people in the township and village in establishing a new creamery. Several of the businessmen and farmers of the area were interested in the project. They visited creameries already operating in the area to determine the plau­ sibility* of such a project and to decide if they wanted to make the investment It was .noted by the paper that it would require about $4,500 to put up the build­ ings, buy the machinery needed and. other expenses of such an undertaking. They were looking for two or three men with the money. The new venture did come into being. The new company held a meeting, elected Victor B. Furness, chairman and Von W. Fumiss, secretary, according to the Nashville News of June, 1902. They ordered the equipment .and when it arrived set it up in a building on Sherman Street, which had at one time housed the Vollink plant setting machine, and was also known as the Standard Stamping Plant. By August 1902, it was reported that the creamery was making 600 pounds of butter per day. In 1914, a group of local men joined together to for a Fanners’ Cooperative Creamery Association. They met in the opera house and the following officers were elected: president, O.M. McLaughlin; Will Hyde, vice president; Truman Navue, secre­ tary, and C.W. Pennock was the first trea­ surer. The stockholders purchased the for­ mer W.E. Shields wood working shop on Church Street. This building had also been used by the L. W. Powles’ woolen mills. There were three cream routes, which were served by haulers who worked six days weekly. The cream was picked up twice each week. Trucks were used to pick up the cream in the summer and teams and wagons, or sleighs in the winter. One route was 43 miles long. On the second stop of the week, the haulers would deliver butter to any farmer who had ordered it and would return clean cans. The creamery paid the fanner for the cream he sold to the cream­ ery. Hauling cream was a cold, wet job. In the summer the cream cans were kept cool in tanks of water. There was no protection from the weather in the winter time. Horses pulling the wagon or sleigh had to plow through the snow to get to the more isolat­ ed farms. By the 1930s, creameries began to feel the competition from milk haulers who were collecting whole milk. Some fanners didn't want to be bothered by the separation of the cream from the milk and there was a market for whole milk. Butterfat content was the base for pay­ ment for cream. A sample was tested from each can when i» arrived at the plant. The cream was then dumped into a large wood­ en vat, and then churned into butter. The chums were powered by electricity by this time. The butter was then refrigerat­ ed to cool it for cutting into pound size quantities and packaged in waxed cartons. The butter was shipped out to the cities by railroad and later by trucks. Nashville butler was considered to be the very best quality, in a competition, the Farmers’ Cooperative of Nashville won second prize when competing with 70 other creameries in the state at the Michigan State Fair in 1923. In 1926, the butter named Wolverine brand won the first prize at the Michigan State Fair in competition with over 100 oth­ er creameries. Curtis Pennock was the man­ ager of the Farmers' Cooperative Creamery. Percy Penfold was the “boss," (head) but­ termaker for many years. The Farmers’ Cooperative moved the operation to Sherman Street in the same building where the first Nashville Cream­ ery had been. They were by the 1930s, pro­ cessing dried milk and making cheese for the market. In 1940, a fire damaged the Sherman Street plant, but they managed to keep operating and built a new facility on South Main Street north of the elevator and opened it for business in 1942, where they operated until 1952, when the popularity of oleomargarine and other circumstances caused its closing after 38 years uf operat­ ing in Nashville. Lawrence Osborne followed Curtis Pen­ nock as manager. In 1938. Earl D. Olmstead was appointed manager. Cecil Barrett man­ aged the plant from 1941 to 1948. John Gearhart was the manager from 1948 to 1951 and Gerald Skcdgcll managed it until it’s closing in 1952. Baseball was an important part of Barry County’s towns and villages. Freeport had a lively team, as did Woodland, DJ'on. Cloverdale. Hastings. Middleville and .ahcrs. Nashville was no exception. These teams were independent, locally sponsored and not affiliated with the schools, but often played against the high school and rccruit- offered entry to the park. Before the River­ side Park was built, the teams played at the Driving Park on the north side of the mill pond. Charles Putnam donated the land for the athletic field to the village about 1906. Baseball attracted many fans in all of the areas where it was played. It was not unusu­ al for 400 fans or more to attend the local games. Admission to the games was usual­ ly five or ten cents per person. Mar.y games were held on Sunday afternoons, some­ times to the disfavor of some community members. Th* ';amcs were not all on Sunday, how­ ever. Baseball games were part of the festi­ val*: and celebrations. Sometimes ball games were used to promote commercial ventures in the community, with the merchants going all out to attract trade to the villagers. Saturday afternoon ball games and Saturday evening band concerts made foi a good day in town. When automobiles became the main mode of travel, parking became a problem. The baseball season started in the spring with a “pick-up” game between local adult men and the high school team, then the sea­ son was off in full swing with local games and games away in the other towns. They played ball from Decoration Day. (Memor­ ial Day), organizing and practicing in April, and playing until fall with the playoffs for league championship being held usually in October. Nashville Independents won the league championship in October of 1939. The Nashville Indiependent baseball team was disbanded in the early 1940s, probably due to World War II and its impact on the young men of the communities. Later, they reorganized as a softball team. Flood lights began to appear on the ball diamonds so night games became popular. Some of the teams they played over the years included Woodland, Freeport, Cale­ donia, Middleville. Dowling, Marshall, Alto. Potterville, Charlotte, Grand Ledge, Bellevue, Sunfield, Grand Ledge, Hastings, Vermontville, Battle Creek, Lacey, Eagle, and sometimes industrial Battle Creek teams, the House of David, Benton Harbor, and the Colored Giants of Chicago. Two games with each team were scheduled in a season, one home game and one away game. They also played at Fine Lake, Thornapplc Lake and Morrison Lake. Hastings was considered to be the great­ est baseball rival and there were sometimes some serious wrangles between the two teams, including occasional fist fights. And while there is record that at least one game ended in the sixth inning free-for-all the teams went on to play another day. (More next week) The new creamery, that opened in 1942, located on South Main Street, north of the elevator. Nashville's Independent baseball time circa 1910. Third from the left in the back row is manager. Henry Glasner. LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan In the Barry County Trial Court • Circuit Division Hon. James H. Fisher Case No. 99-232-CZ DAVID J VANDERSLIK, SR . Petitioner. vs. BOY, Lucas Edmund was bom at 7:11 p.m., April 19, 1999 at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago. His parents are Randy and Marie Shoemaker of Crown Point. Indiana. Lucas weighed 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and was 20 1/2” long at birth. Grandparents arc Robert and Jane Shoe­ maker of Lake Odessa and the late Max and Gloria Kicling of Manistee. GIRL, Hanna Mane, bom at Spectrum Health on Apnl 20, 1999 at 7;16 p.m. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches iong to Bob and Stacey* Vasquez of Woodland. She was welcomed home by big brother Logan. BOY, Dale and Carol Simon would like to announce the birth of their son. Nathan Dale Simon, bom Apnl 19. 1999. Nathan weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. His proud sisters are Joellc. Haley and Mallory. Grandparents are Mike and Jean Appclman of Nashville and Norbert and Bertha Simon of Pewamo. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER Curtis Pennock, left, longtime manager of the Cooperative, butter maker, Percy Penfold. Wallace Mack. Merrell Knoll and Clair Cole, workers at the creamery. The first building on Church Street, used by the Farmers' Cooperative Creamery 1-800-310-9031 - REWARDS - RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. a Michigan Municipal Corporation, et al Respondents STEPHANIE 8. FEKKES (P43549) Attorney tor Petitioner 629 West State Street. Surte 203 Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-2255 ORDER FOR NOTICE BY PUBLICATION At a session of said Court held this 12th day of April, 1999 in this Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. Michigan PRESENT Honorable JAMES H FISHER, Cir­ cuit Court Judge On the 1st day of April. 1999. an action was filed by David J Vandershk. Sr against the De­ fendants within 300 feet of Smith's Lakeview Es­ tate. Outtot E. m this court to vacate Outtot A, Outtot D and Outtot E Upon consideration of the venhed motion of Plaintiff, attesting to the fact that the fast obtained by Plaintiff from Rutland Township and the Barry County Abstract Office, are inaccurate, that there­ fore service upon defendant(s) of the Summons and a copy of the Complaint in this action cannot be otherwise effectuated, and it appearing to the court that the defendant(s) can best be appraised of toe pendency of this action by the publication of this Order in a newspaper IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the defendant(s) shall serve histoer answer on Stephanie S Fekkes. attorney for Plaintiff, whose address ts 629 West State Street Suite 2C3 Hastings. Mi 49058. answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment by default against thisAhese defendant(s) for the relief demandeo in the Complaint Wed m this Court IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published once each week with three consecutive weeks (or for such further time as the court may require) m Barry County IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publi­ cation of this Order be made within 14 days from the date of entry ot this Order Hon James H Fisher Circuit Court Judge Prepared by Stephanie S Fekkes (P43549) Attorney for Plaintiff 629 West State Street Suite 203 Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945-2255 (5>6) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff A Eldred and Kim D Eldred, husband and wife and Eugene Eldred (original mortgagors) to TMS Mortgage Inc . dba The Money Store, Mortgagee dated December 10. 1996, and recorded on De­ cember 13. 1996 m Liber 680. on Page 698, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was as­ signed by said mortgage to The Bank ol New York, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 30 1996. Se­ nes 1996-D as assignee by an assignment dated November 15. 1997 which was recorded on De­ cember 17. 1998. m document No 1022477. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there .s claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 65/100 dollars ($43,393 65). including interest at 11 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided netee is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml, at 1 DO p m . on May 27. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 10. Block 11. H J Kenfeids Addition, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9 The redemption period shall be 6 mo<ith(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in whch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 15. 1999 The Bank of New York, as Trustee FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys tor The Bank of New York, as Trustee 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File #990302579 Mustangs (5/13) Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them... The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at.. 945-9554 ........................ - �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 6 19^9 Ccme tc think cf it... by Jim Jenserr Corporate Games a good time for many involved Friendly competition... camaraderie with people from your work place and other businesses... spirit... smiles... and much, much more. Some observations we have made after taking part in the first five days of the 1999 YMCA of Barry County Corporate Gaines. forget dial wc. J-Ad Graphics, opened the Games Saturday with a 21-3 softball loss to Simpson Industries, fhis, one day after wc had tokl representatives from Simpson that they better be ready for the 8:30 opening pitch. The problem was wc weren’t. Still, it was fun and rewarding. Forget that wc, J-Ad Graphics, probably took last place in Monday's Banner contest. The other teams threw out their best artist and had everything planned out in advance to ensure their quality work. J-Ad's two-male squad (the only males to have the guts to participate) had its magic markers in hand, but beside that pretty much winged it Still, it was a hoot and allowed some of us to get in touch with their creative side, no matter how bad that side may be. Forget that wc, J-Ad Graphics, did not lake part in Tuesday's time predicted bike race at Camp Algonquin. We really needed a rest day after taking our many lumps the first couple of times around. Our points arc sure to come during the final days of competition with horseshoes (our day for throwing was Wednesday), volleyball (Thursday), canoe race (Thursday), bowling (Thursday and Friday) and golf (Saturday) being our sure point totalers. We may have started slow, but forecasters say that J-Ad’s team will pick up steam and be working on all of its cylinders by the time Saturday draws ck»sc to its closing ceremony. If nothing else, our participation in the 1999 YMCA of Barry County Corporate Games has taught us that it's not just about winning (in some cases it isn't), but it's really more about coming together and enjoying time that is very well spent. The committee members for the Games Dave Storms, Lyndy Bolthouse. Jim Bentley, Karen Dcpres. Tina Eaton. Doug Fairchild, Doug Griggs, Rob Longstreet. Brian Pulpaff, Pete Tossova and Connie Williams should be commended for their hard work, which has paid off in more ways than one. Ixt the Games continue with the same fire... this year and for years to come. Thanks Games for the great memories • Softball Comes to Bailey: The NJCAA Region XII Softball Championship comes to the Bailey Park complex in Battle Creek Friday and Saturday. Teams taking part include St. Clair Community College, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Lakeland Community College, Henry Ford Community College. Lake Michigan, Oakland Community College. Grand Rapids Community College and Mott Community College. For more information on the tournament call the Bailey Park hotline at (616) 966-3606. • Start Peddling for St. Judes: rhe St. Judes Bike-A-Tbon rides through Middleville Saturday May 15 with money raised going toward the St. Jude's Hospital Center in Tennessee. If you arc interested in riding in the event or donating to a great cause, contact Jeff Lehman at 795-7129 or Jim Jensen here at the sports desk it 945-9554. Talk to you soon. Home course helps Hastings golfers card top scores Hastings' Katie Welton lied for medalist honors al the April 29 O-K White golf match with Forest Hills Central and Uiwell. Welton fired a 45 al the Hastings Country club-held event to card the best score along with Forest Hills Central’s Liza Liveredge. Hastings' Heather Drumm tries to coax her ball into the cup during prep golf action versus Lowell and Forest Hills. The Saxons tallied a 203 to take first place. Forest Hills Central was second with a 212 and Lowell carded a 218. Karie Jones had a 51. Erica Barnum a 53, Heather Drumm a 54. Andrea Brower a 59 and Leah Pumford a 64 also .for Hastings. Lowell received 54s from Amber Kuipers and Kale Gunberg. Hastings also beat Wayland 208-246 on its home course April 28. Welton was the medalist on that day with a 46. Heather Drumm stands tall as her drive sails down the fairway during golf action last week at the Hastings Country Club. Hastings netters fall to East; beat Zeeland Hastings met up with a very tough East Grand Rapids tennis team on the courts Munday and fell 8-0. Matt Bradley lost at No. 1 singles 6­ 0, 6-3, Steve Storrs at No. 2 6-i. 6-2, Josh Hendershot at No. 3 6-0, 6-1 and Kyle Winkler at No. 4 6-1,6-0. In doubles, Tony Bowne and Jorge Lluch lost at No. 1 6-1, 6-1, Jim Storms and John Wilcox at No. 2 6-0, 6-0, Jeremy Buller and Casey Storms at No. 3 6-0, 6-0 and Michael Courtright and Malt Gergen at No. 4 6-1,6-0. The Saxons traveled to Zeeland last Wednesday and came way with a 6-2 victory. NETTERS... Continued on page 11 Saxon Erica Barnum eyes her putt on hole No. 5 in prep action on April 29. GOLFERS... Continued on page 11 Trojans are No. 1 at Ionia Invite Saxon netter Trent Smith makes the return against Portland in action April 29 against Portland. The Trojan netters ran away with first place honors at the April 24 Ionia Tournament. Coach Larry Seger’s team (allied 23 points and won seven flights. Charlotte was second with 14 points and Barry County foe Lakewood managed nine points Winners in singles were Nate taVoie at No. 1. Nick Hutchens at No. 2, Jon Styf at No. 3 and Kevin Schmitz at No. 4. Taking lilies in doubles were Nate Venion and Matt Pullen at No. 1, Brian Seger and Mike Hopkins al No. 3 and Mike Hart and Jon Bosnia at No. 4 Coach Larry Seger had this to say about his team's victorious day: "It was a great day; we were clicking on all cylinders." Seger said "It was the best tennis we have played up to that point/’ Middleville lost a 5-3 decision to Calvin Christian April 26, but came back to beat Godwin 7-1 two days later. Winners versus Calvin were I-aVoie (6-2. 6-1). Hutchens (6-2, 6-1) and the doubles team of Seger and Hopkins (6­ 4. 7-6). The triumph over Godwin included victories by LaVoie (6-4. 6-0), Hutchens (6-0,6-0). Schmilz (6-4.6-1). Venton and Pierce (6-0, 6-0). Jones and Pullen (6-1,64)). Seger and Hopkins (6­ 0,6-0) and Hart and Neeson (6-0.6-0). A Happy Hunter... Kaysie Lancaster, 13, bagged her first turkey May 1 at 11:40 a m. soutl Hastings Lancaster, of Hastings, used a 20 gauge shot gun The turkey was pounds and had a beard of 3 3/4 inches �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 6. 1999 - Page 11 NETTERS...continued from page 10 Soccer Saxons blank Park; get Bradley won al No. 1 7-5. 6-2. Storrs at No. 2 6-2, 6-0 and Hendershot at No. 3 6-2,6-4. Winkler at No. 4 defaulted In doubles matches, Bowne and Llucli won 6-4. 7-5. Wilcox and Trent Smith lost 6-4. 6-2. Jim Storms and Scan Fortier won 6-4. 0-6. 7-5 and Bill Blair and Butler won 6-1.7-6. Matt Gergen (in cap) and Mike Nitz battle a Portland team in double play last week at Hastings High School. Erica Barnum watches her drive on hole No. 4 April 29 at the Hastings Country Club. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER GOLFERS...continued from page 10 Hastings also received a 53 from Katie Jones, a 54 from Erica Barnum, a 55 from Heather Drumm, a 58 from Leah Pumford and a 62 from Heather Rose. Wayland's best score in the par 36 course was a 50 from April Meeusen. Welton continued her consistent play with a 45 Tuesday as the Saxons up­ ended Zeeland 208-233 at the Hastings Cou^reMt. Hastings also received a 51 from Erica Barnum, a 55 from Katie Jones, a 57 from Leah Pumford. a 61 from Headier Drumm and a 64 from Andrea Brower. Melissa Snelier carded a 41 to gain medalist honors and Kerri Piers a 58 to lead the Chix. 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ACKERS POINT DRIVE AND SOUTH SHORE DRIVE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 14 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the paving and other improvements lo Ackers Point and South Shore Drives, private roads (the ‘Improvements"), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage in the special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER T0WNSH9> SPECIAL BOARD MEETING April 29, 1999 Cafied to Order and Pledge ol Allegiance Pre*«mt: Hause. Hansford. Palmer. Waiters. Munpy. McKenna and Edwards This was a joint meeting with tl>e Village of Middleville Board Members regarding Paul Henry Thomapple Trail and Rutland Charter Township s proposed Ordinance No. 69 Discussion was held No action taken Respectfully submitted. Rotxn McKenna. Clerk Attested to by. Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (5/6) make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which arc benefitted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: Total domination The Hastings High School girls' varsity soccer team had just that in an 8­ 0 shutout over Wyoming Park Monday in O-K While action. The Saxons held their opponents to two shots on goal and managed 30 shots, capitalizing on 27 percent of those opportunities Libby Gibbons tallied three goals and Nikki Matthews had two. Tonya Krick. Carolyn DeWitt and Rachel McKenzie each scored one goal. Gibbons now has seven goals for the spring campaign Hastings' coach Doug Mephatn said timing and execution were elements his team used to near perfection "We were up 5-0 at the half and tried some new alignments in the second half." Mepham said. "Il was a good feeling to have a win after last week's games The liming was perfect for helping to unify the girls' spirits * The junior varsity Saxons, now 6-1­ 1. also beat Park with a 6-0 shutout Goals were scored by Jess Hammond. Jenessa Rude. Kellie Zerbel. Danielle Swift Angie Eggers and Erin Bradley Second half improvement, that included some aggressive play by the varsity Saxons, was a positive in a 4-0 loss April 28 to Forest Hills Central. FHC tallied three goals in the Tint half, going to the ball and making the plays In the second half, however, the Hastings team began to "learn.* according to Mepham. "playing shoulder to shoulder soccer. "We began to shut off the Forest Hills opportunities to score with only one goal scored.* Mepham said. "I was very proud of them It took the first half to smk in. but it helped.' Hastings had seven shots on goal, compared to FHCs 31. The junior varsity hooters dropped their first of the season versus FHC with a 2-0 loss. HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE THE RESIDENT*JUKI PBQPKRTV OWtCgi OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHXUN AND ANT OTHIR NTTERESTED PER­ TO: SONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No 34. which was adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at a meeting held on April 16. 1999 HOPE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 34 ADOPTED: April 16, 1999 EFFECTIVE: THIRTY (30) DAYS FOLLOWING PUBLICATION, FOLLOWING ADOPTION Ackers Point and South Shore Drives Road TOWNSHIP DANGEROUS BUILDINGS ORDINANCE Improvement SECTION L TITLE. This Ordinance is titled as the Hope Townshfo Dangerous Buddings Ordinance Special Assessment District No. 14 ‘dangerous building' and also defines the term ‘enforcing agency* as the Township through its Building Official and/or other designated official or agency SECTION B. DEFINITION OF TERMS. This Section sets forth an extensive definition of the term Lots and parcels numbered: 08-007-015-025-00 08-007-040-012-00 08-007-070-016-00 SECTION m. PROHIBITION OF DANGEROUS BUBJNMS. This Section probforts any owner or «ts agent to keep or maintain any building or portion of a building which is a dangerous building 08-007-015-033-00 08-007-050-020-00 08-007-070-017-00 as defined m this Ordinance. 08-007-016-022 (X) 08-007-070-001-00 08-007-070-018-00 08-007-016-023-00 08-007-070-002-00 08-0074)70-019-00 requirements that shall be followed by the enforcing agency in scheduling a hearing before the 08-007-016-024-00 08-007-070-003-00 08-007-070-020-00 Hearing Officer with respect to an alleged dangerous building 08-007-0164)25-00 08-007-070-004-00 08-007-070-021-00 084)074)16-028-00 08-007-070-005-00 08-007-070-022-00 08-0074)40-001-00 08-007-070-006-00 08-007-070-O234X) 08-007-040-1)02-00 08-007-070-007-00 08-007-070-024-00 06-0074)404)03-00 08-007-070-008-00 084X77-0704)25-00 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing tor the following Special use Permits 08-007-O4O-CO44X) 08-007-070-009-00 08 007-070-026-00 08-007-040-00* 4X) 08-007-070-010-00 08-007-070-027-00 08-007-0404)06-00 08-007-070-011-00 08-007-070-029-00 08-007-0404X17-20 08-007-0704)124)0 08-007-070-0304X) SPECIAL MEETING 08-007-040-009-00 08-007-070-013-00 08-007-070-031-00 084)074)404)11-00 08-007-070-014-00 08-007-070-045-00 08-0074)404)11-50 08-007-070-015-00 CASE NO SP 12-99 - Klett Construction Co. Inc., (Applicant/, Barry County Road Commission, (property owner) LOCATION: On the north side of Hayward Rd between Miller and Norris Rds in Sec 25 of Or­ angeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit lor the erection and operation of a portable bitu­ minous hot mix asphalt plant MEETING DATE: May 17. 1999 TIME: 1:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court St. Hastings. Michigan Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their Views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or taxed to 616-948-4820 The special use application ts available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 dunng the hours of 8 a m . to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 pm). Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further in­ formation The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers lot the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meetmg/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hast­ ings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk (5/6) back on track NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT tlx: Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets SECTION IV. NOTICE OF DANGEROUS BtNLDMQ; NEARSIG. This Section sets forth notice SECTION V. DANGEROUS BUILDMG REARMS OFFICER; DUBES; HEARINGS; ORDER. Thts Section provides tor the appointment of a Dangerous Buildings Hearing Officer, specifies the duties of the Hea-mg Officer, and sets forth the procedure to be followed by the Hearing Officer in conducting a hearing on an alleged dangerous building and issuing an order regarding the same SECTION VL ENFORCEMENT HEARING BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OR DAN­ GEROUS BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS. Thts Section provides tor a hearing before the Township Board or the Dangerous Building Board of Appeals ri the owner, agent or lessee tarts to appear before the hearing conducted by the Hearing Officer or tails to comply with the Hearing Officer s order and provides for the approval, disapproval or modification of the Hearing Officer's order by the Township Board or Dangerous Building Board of Appeals following such heanng SECTION VII. IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF REMEDIES. This Section pro­ vides that if the owner or party tn interest fails to comply with the decision of the Township Board or the Dangerous Building Board of Appeals, the Township Board may contra. for the demolition, repair, or maintenance of the exterior ol the building or structure or grounds adjoining the building or forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a structure and provides for the reimbursement of costs incurred by the Township in taking such action This action further provides for various liens that may be acquired by the Township with respect to special assessment against each benefitted lol and parcel of land in the special assessment district. the subject property or other properties owned by the owner TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has resolved to revise the special SECTION VIII. PENALTY FOR NON-CONFORMANCE WITH ORDER. Failure to comply with assessment district to include Permanent Parcel Nos. 08-007-016-002-00 and 08-007-040-007-20. an order approved or modified by the Township Board or Dangerous Budding Board of Appeals as provided m this Ordinance is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than ninety and the proposed special assessment against such properties are included on said roll. (90) days and/or a fine of not more than $500 00 TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF MAY. 1999. AT 7:00 P.M., AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 5643 SOUTH WALL LAKE ROAD, HASTINGS. SECTION IX. DANGEROUS BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS. This Section authorizes the Township Board to establish a Dangerous Building Board of Appeals, provides for the duties of such Ml 49058, IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL a Board and further provides for the membership, term of office, officers, quorum, voting, compen­ sation and applicability of the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act with respect to AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. AND ALSO TO the Dangerous Building Board of Appeals HEAR AND CONSIDER THE ADDITION OF PERMANENT PARCEL NOS. 08-007-016­ 002-00 AND 08-007-040-00"-20 TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported SECTION X. APPEAL OF TOWNSHIP BOARD/BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION. This Section provides that an owner aggrieved with the final decision of the Township Board or Dangerous Building Board of Appeals may appeal the decision to circuit court within 20 days from to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public the date of the decision examination. SECTION XI. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRIT­ SECTION XII. REPEAL. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed except that thts Ordinance shall not be construed to repeal any provision ol the Township TEN APPEAL OF THIS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRI­ Building Code BUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OFTHE SECTION XIII. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days foltowing publication SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BIT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTER­ EST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township ot Hope. Dated: May 4. 1999 Sylvia Forster, Clerk Township of Hope PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that true copies of the above-summarzed Ordinance may from and after the date of publication of this Notice be inspected or purchased al the address set forth below Sytvia W Forster. Clerk Hope Township 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2464 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 6, 1999 Delton runs for victories in KVA track meets Ibc Delton Panthers pinned a pair of defeats on the l*ennfickl Panthers Monday in KVA track and field action held in Battle Creek. Delton's boys coasled Io a 106-32 win, while the girts prevailed 75-61. Individual winners for Delton in the boys' meet were Denny Bourdo in the high jump <5-9). Detrick Hammond in the pole vault (9-6). Travis Wright in die long jump (17-6 1/2). Jon Haneckow in the shot put (40-4 3/4). Mau Geething in the discus (128-4). Jason Stampfler in the 100 (11.4), Kody Louden in the 1600 (4:41). Kyle Matteson in the 400 (55.34), Jamie Collier in the 300 hurdles (44.18), Kyle Williams in the 800 (2:10) and Kody Louden in the 3200 (10:49). The Panthers also won all four relay races with Scott Styf. Travis Wright. Kyle Williams and Kody Louden tn the 3200 (8:49). Kyle Matteson. Nick Marshall, Nick Hannar and Jason Stampfler in the 800 (1:37), Kyle Matteson, Nick Marshall. Kris Pease and Jason Stampfler tn the 400 (46 12) and Nick Hannar. Jamie Collier, Denny Bourdo and Kyle Matlcson in the 1600 (3:44). Taking individual firsts for Delton's girls were Amber Noviskey in the high jump (4-6). Dawn Vickery in the shot put (31-9). Dawn Vickery in the discus (94-4). Mary Henson in the 1600 (5:53) and Mary Henson in the 800 (2:39). Erin Sutton. Joanna Lankerd. Jessica Sealy and Jessica Melvin were first in the 3200 relay (11:49) as were Tara Sharp. Amanda Henson. Erin Sutton and Jeni Koetla in the 800 (2:15) and Mary- Records set, victories earned by Saxon thinclads Henson. Amber Noviskey. Tara Sharp and Erin Sutton in the 1600 (4:49). Delton's boys easily got by Kalamazoo Hackett 126 1/2-10 1/2, but Deltons girts suffered an 84-50 setback in KVA Scoring triumphs were Susan Hubbard tn the shot put (32-11) and the discus (91-9). the 400 relay team of Katie Noteboom. Jamie Howell, Amanda Hawthorne and Brenda Westfall (54.41), Jamie Howell in the pole vault (6-3). Katie Noteboom in the high jump (5-0), Amanda Hawthorne in the 200 (29.2) and Karey Schlacbtcr in the 3200 (1304) A couple close calls, but Hastings' boys were up to the challenges and came away with two O-K White wins. The Saxons scored a 69-68 victory over Forest Hills Central on the road Monday after pinning a 7-67 defeat on Zeeland April 29 at Zeeland. Hastings won 10 of 17 events versus FHC with Greg Brower taking four individual firsts and Adam Schantz winning three times. Brower's triumphs came in the 100 hurdles (16.17), the 300 hurdles (43.74), the pole vault (11-0) and the long jump (19-1 1/2). Schantz took firsts in the 100 (11.47), the 400 (53.87), and the 200 (23.92). Nick Define tallied two individual firsts in the discus (123-11) and the shot put(42-8) The 10th Saxon victory came from Stickney. Adam Schantz. Sam Stafford and Dave Ockennan in the 800 relay with a winning time of 1:3754. A number of outstanding performances were turned in at Zeeland. Schantz set a school record in the 200 with a 22.3, one of the fastest times in the state this spring. He also ran a 10.97 in the 100. Ockennan set a freshman record in die 100 with an 11.5 Ryan Hawbaker threw for 141-9 in the discus, while Phillip McKcough went for 135-8 in the same event Mike Wank bad a 17.4 for second place in the 110 high hurdles and Brower collected four more firsts in the 110 high hurdles (10.97), the 300 hurdles (43.00), the long jump (18-9 1/4) and the pole vault (11-3). Other firsts were obtained by Brandon Dahn, Schantz. Ockennan and Stafford in the 800 relay (1:35), Zac Fulmer in the high jump (5-8), Define in the shot put (45-1) and Dahn, Schantz. Ockennan and Stafford in the 400 relay (45.77). Hastings' girts also captured a big O­ K White triumph against Forest Hills Central, winning by one, 69-68. track and field action April 28 at Delton Kellogg High School. Individual winners for Delton's boys were Denny Bourdo in the high jump (5­ 9). Bill Ferris in the shot put (41-2), Jon Haneckow in the low hurdles (16.10). Jeff Erb in the pole vault (9-6), Jamie Collier in the long jump (17-6), Jason Stampfler in the 100 (11.19), Matt Geething in the discus (132-9 1/2). Kody Louden in the 1600 (4:57), Kyle Matteson in the 400 (54.66), Jamie Collier in the high hurdles (42.91), Kyle Williams in the 800 (2:11), Stampfler in the 200 (22.76) and Louden in the 3200 (11:30). Scott Styf, Wright, Williams and Louden took first in the 3200 relay (9:57) as did Matteson, Nick Marshall. Nick Hannar and Stampfler in the 800 (1:39), Matteson. Marshall, Kris Pease and Stampfler in the 400 (46.62) and Hannar, Collier, Bourdo and Matteson in the 1600(3:51). Taking first for the girls were Dawn Vickery in the discus (94-2). Amber Noviskey in the high jump (5-0 1/4), Mary Henson in the 800 (2:26) and Amy Ferriell in the 200 (28.55). HMS runs past Lakeview in track Hastings Middle School beat Lakeview Tuesday in girts track 80 1/2 points to 47 1/2 points. Firsts were won by Tiffany Howell. Rachel Arias. Margo Cooklin, Jessie Rose. Erin Dahn. Niki Noteboom. Emily Hoke, Arica Newton and Erica Davis. Seconds went to Erin Hemerling, Hoke. Jenny Shaw. Robin White. Erin Dahn and Arias. Amy Easey and Lisa Noteboom earned thirds Hastings' thtndad Jason Flohr takes a sprint down the Johnson Field back. Middle school thinclads record three triumphs ....... Clear Sailing... Middleville's Josh Tobias went 9-6 in the pole vault Tuesday during the boys track meet with O-K Blue foe Spring Lake. Middleville's boys lost 69-68 and the girts beat Spring Lake 108-29. For information on the meets and more pictures see the next Sun t News. (Photo by Perry Hardin) — Hastings Middle School's girts track team went 3-for-4 in a recent 10-day span with a 63-60 loss to Rockford on April 20. an 85-38 victory over Wayland April 21. a 63 1/2-59 1/2 win over Pinewood April 28 and a 106-17 triumph over Newhall April 29. First places in the Rockford meet went to Margo Cooklin. Jessie Rose, Nikki Noteboom, Arica Newton. Tiffany Howell, Lisa Noteboom, Ashley Hom. Megan McGandy and Erica Davu. Second place finishers were Howell. Rachel Arias, Jenna Bryans and Erica Dahn. Thirds went to Newton, Davis. Jenny Shaw, Sam Sleevi and Nicole Shaw. Tiffany Howell, Rachel Arias. Olivia Pare. Carmen DesVoignes. Sam Sleevi, Robin White, Margo Cooklin, Erica Davis. Nikki Noteboom, Jenny Shaw. Jessie Rose, Emily Hoke, Arica Newton • I and Nicole Shaw captured firsts in the win over Wayland. Seconds were scored by Jenna Bryans, Rose, While, Cooklin and Barbie Westfall. Thirds went to Sarah Clevenger, Pare, Courtney Fortier, Sam Sleevi and Patricia Coulson. Erica Davis, Tiffany Howell, Rachel Arias, Nikki Noteboom, Jenny Shaw and Sam Sleevi all turned in gold efforts versus Pinewood. Seconds went to Nikki Noteboom. Erin Hemerling, Margo Cooklin, Enca Newton. Erica Davis. Rachel Arias and Courtney Fortier. Nicole Shaw, Arias, Lisa Noteboom, Shaw, Olivia Pare, Joanie Myers and Courtney Oakland gained thirds against Pinewood. la the victory over Newhall, firsts were obtained by Tiffany Howell. Rachel Arias, Olivia Pare. Casey ■ > Honor, Sam Sleevi. Robin White. Margo Cooklin. Aricia Newton. Erin Dahn, Nikki Noteboom. Erin Hemerling, Emily Hoke, Erika Davis, Lisa Noteboom, Megan McGandy and Jessica Pood. Second place finishers were Hemerling, Jenny Shaw. Hoke, Sleevi. Dahn and Carmen DesVoignes. Thirds were gained by Sarah Clevenger, DesVoignes, Cooklin, Joanie Meyers. Courtney Fortier, Amy Easy and Lisa Noreboom THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AN> INFORMATON WE OBTAM WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING The annual Business & Industry'Progress" Supplement to the Banner is scheduled to be published later ths month. The annual edition is a chance for local businesses and indus­ tries to tell their stories about how they're doing and growing in Barry County, particularly as we move into the next millennium. Staff-produced stories will con­ centrate on trends in business and on local industries and some of the things ttvey re doing to pre­ pare for Barry County's economic future. There will be a number of photos included, as usual. Any business or industry that would like to be part of the upcoming edition is urged to call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 and ask for an account representative MAY 12, 10®9 - 7:00 PM HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hold a Hearing for the following: 1. Jack Acker Sr. Special Exception Use request tor a family business for auto reclama­ tion and restoration on his property at 6982 S M-43 Highway. Delton. Michigan, in Section 15 ot Hope Township. T2N. R9W. Barry County. Ml This request is per Section 17.2.1 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance 2. William Westerveld Special Exception Use request and Site Plan Review tor to enlarge his business in three phases at 5000 S Lamme'S Road. Hastings. Michigan in Section 11 of Hope Township, T2N. R9W. Barry County. Ml This request is per Article IV end Article V of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 a m. to 12 noon and 1 pm to 3 p.m at the Hope Township Hall locat­ ed at 5463 S Wall Lake Road on M-43 Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary axis and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes ol printed material being considered at the heanng. to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring euxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below A meeting ol the Planning Commission will be held immediately following the hearing to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before this Board Sylvia W Forster Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 948-2464 MORTGAGE SALE • Detault has been made in me condrtions ot a mortgage made by James E. Freeman and Laura L Freeman husband and wile (ongmal mortgagors) Io Commonport Mort­ gage. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 16. IBM. and recorded on Aprs 29. IBM in Uber Document No 1011144. Barry County Records. Michigan. and was assigned by said mortgagee »the ' lesidential Funding Corporation, as assignee by an as­ signment dated April 29. 1998 which was recorded on October 19.19M. in Uber Document No 1019595. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the dale hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED TWENTYONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTYTHREE AND 67/100 dollars (6121,133.67). In­ cluding interest at 12 240% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sard mort­ gage Win be foreclosed by a sale ol ate mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfcc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Mi. al 10O p.m on June 17. 1999 Said premises are situated m CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as The South 15 Acres ol the East 1/2 of the Southwest t/4 ol Section 5. Town 4 North. Range tOWest The redemption period shall be 12 mondKs) from the dale of such sale Dated May 6.1999 Residential Funding Corporation FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott 6 Trott. PC Attorneys tor Residential Funding Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 4990100026 (6Z3) Panthers Be INFORMED! Subscribe to the BANNER Call 616 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 6. 1999 - Page 13 Christie takes checkered flag at New 96 Ben Christie, Bobby Adamson and Rick Stout took the feature wins during the second week of racing action last Saturday at the New 96 Speedway. Christie won the 15-lap Street Slock feature taking the lead from Scott Ralston. Christie started at the rear of the feature field and took the lead with two laps to go. Adamson captured his first 410 victory in the Sprint Car feature, escaping repeated challenges from Tim Norman. And Stout took his first feature win of the season in the (MCA Modifiers. Stout finished second in the first week of racing at the New 96. The stars of the Auto Value Super Sprints join the regulars at the New 96 this Saturday. Racing starts at 7 p.m. The New 96 Speedway is located off I­ 96 exit 64 on Portland Rd. in Lake Odessa. St. Jude’s Bike-A-Thon comes to Middleville preliminary event is 7 p.m. The raceway is located five miles west of Grand Rapids on Interstate 96 expressway at Marne exit 23. If you're into laking a great nde and helping out a good cause at the same lime, the St. Judes' Bike-AThon is a good idea. Riders will take to the Middleville streets Saturday, May 15. for die Bike-A-Thon, which begins at Thomapple Kellogg High School at 9:30 am The Bike-A-Thon, hosted and coordinated by the Hastings Jaycees. will include two courses, a kids' course and a two-mde course for the adult bicyclist "We're really excited to do this." Hastings Jaycee Bike-A-Tbon coordinator Jeff Ixhman said. "We ve got some high goals and the main goal is lo raise money for the St Judes' Hospital Center in Tennessee." Lehman said be hopes to raise 51,000 for St. Judes and involve roughly 75 kids in a bike rodeo. Kalamazoo Speedway Larry Dahlke qualified 15th and finished H th in the A feature for Super Late Models at the Kalamazoo Speedway on May 1. Dahlke now stands in the 20th position for points Other area Late Model finishers were Kevin Malosh (eight in the B feature, 32nd in points) and Brandon Lyons (23rd in A feature, 13th in points). In the Factory Stocks, John TerMeer finished eighth in the A feature and now stands 21st in points. Other are Factory Stock finishers were Brad SheUenbarger (ninth in A feature, eighth in points), Brian Bergakker (10th in A feature. 18th in points) and Gary VanArsdale (blown motor, did not finish). A full three in one show is c& the card this week. Admission is $10. Berlin Raceway Former track champion Randy Sweet scored a two car length victory in the 40-lap feature race for Late Model Stocks Saturday al Berlin. Cort Corwin made it two wins in a row by capturing the 25-lap Sportsman feature and Jeff Terrell was the winner in the feature race for Super Stocks. A three in one program will run at Berlin this Saturday. Practice is 2 p.m., lime trials at 3 p.m. and the first JV baggers host tourney The junior varsity baseball team dropped a pair of games at Ibe Michael Robinson Memorial Tournament Saturday. Wyoming Park beat Hastings in the opener 14-6 and Catholic Central defeated the blue and gold 6-1. Leland Jennings had a triple and three RBI and Jake VanderHoff an RBI in the first game. Jason Goggins and VanderHoff both shared time on the mound Luke Storm threw a solid game versus Catholic Central, striking out seven. Sean Tefft collected two hits and Ben Newsted bad an RBI. Jennings, VanderHoff, Matt Scnackenbcrg and Tom Williams each had a hit Hastings lost a 17-5 decision to Lowell on April 27. VanderHoff paced Ute Saxon attack with two doubles and three RBI. Tefft, Storm and Jennings each had RBI and Scnackenberg had a base hit. The JV Saxons lost a slug-fest to Zeeland Monday 12-9. Zeeland managed 14 bits in the game, while Hastings collected seven. Jake VanderHoff bad three RBI and Lucas Waters a double and two RBI to lead Hastings Leland Jennings also drove in two runs. Gavin Ford No. 1 on Lanes... The bowling tea-, from Gavin Ford took first place honors in the Thursday Angels Bowling League at I fastings Bowl with 81 1/2 points Placing second was Miller Excavating with 72 1/2 points. Gavin team members are Sandy Reid, LouAnn Apsey. Renae Apsey. Lori Irwin. Lori Kendall. Vida Goodenough and captain Brenda C uddahee. Bob Tuzinowski, the General Manager of Gavin Ford, is pictured here -with the championship rollers. Renae Apsey and Goodenough are missing from the photo. Gavin's accomplishments for the season included a 987 team high game hanoicap. Reid being named as "Most Improved Bowler' (a 97 average to a 127 norm), LouAnn Apsey's perfect attendance and Reid's 506 series BOWLING SCORES Bowlerettes Final Standings: Hamilton Excavating 73-55; Bennett Industries 72.5-55.5; Kent Oil Co. 68.5-59.5; Hecker Insurance 65-63; Farmers Feed 56-72; Carlton Center Bull­ dozing 49-79. Winning Team .Members are: Brenda Scobey. Jarice Mi'tteistaedt Nancy Potter. Kim Fowler and Julie Hamilton. Good Games & Series: B. Scobey' 166; J. Mittelstaedt 158-410; N. Potter 179-463; K. Fowler 167-485; J. Hamilton 175-468; S. Drake 161; E. Ulrich 178-506; B. Hathaway 184-479; T. Redman 156-415; S. Merrill 178-486; P. Fnth 145; D. Snyder 224-560; T. Christopher 202-505; J. Gardner 153; J. Pettengill 157; M. Dull 164-425; L. Elliston 214-557; D.L. Coenen 138-386. LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 14. 1999 - 7:00 p.m. Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Hause, Hansford, Palmer. Watters. Munjoy. McKenna. Edwards and 13 guests Mtnutes of the regular meeting held on March 10. 1999 approved Minutes of the special meeting held on March 23.1999 approved Treasurers report received and placed on file Building Inspectors report received and placed on file Electrical Inspectors report received and placed on file Moton to adopt Resolution No 61 to enter into contract with Barry County Sheriff Department Motion to adopt Ordinance No 70 Motion to give final pt at approval lo Thornappfa Valley Pines Motion not to plat additional area in cemetery until area already platted, is at capacity Motion to pay vouchers and payroll vouchers Motion to adopt Resolution No 62 to enter into contract with Tom Thompson as Building Inspec­ ts for Rutland Charter Township Motion to adopt Resolution No 63 to enter into contract with George Teeter as Building Ofhaal/lnspector for Rutland Charter Township Motion to relieve Mr Hammond of hts duties as Rutland Charter Township s Building Inspector Motion to table contract for Electrical Inspector Motion to rescind motion appointing Mr Mon­ roe as Zoning Administrator Motion to transfer $1,296 22 from Building Ad­ ministrator s transportation fund to Zoning Admin­ istrator's transportation fund Motion to transfer $500 00 from Building Ad­ ministrators miscellaneous fund to Zoning Admin­ istrator s miscellaneous fund Motion to adopt Resolution No 64 Adjournment at 8 50 p m Respectfully submitted Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards Supervisor (5/6) Panthers split twin bills J.T. Charron bad three hits including a double as Delton out­ scored Pennfield 5-3 in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. Pennfield won the first game 5-0 as Kyle Smith threw a four-hitter. Jamie Samis suffered the Game I loss for Delton (5-4.4-2). The two schools also split its softball twin bill with Delton winning the first game 8-1 and Pennfield laking Ute nightcap 6-5. YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County and Hastings Youth Council's Co-Ed Adult Floor Hockey Team W-L-T TNR Machine ......................................5-1-0 Advanced Stone and Tile .................4-2-0 Hackers................................................. 3-3-0 Avengers ............................................... 0-6-0 Games Played Avengers 6 vs. Hackets 7; Advanced Stone and Tile 9 vs. TNR Machines 12 YMCA NEWS Super Sports Sale On Saturday, May 15, from 9 am.-3 p.m., the YMCA of Barry County and the Hast­ ings Rotary Club^s will be hosting a Super Sports Sale during the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling cele­ bration. The sale will be held on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. New and Used items will be available for purchase. The YMCA and the Hastings Rotary Club anticipate that the following items will be fore sale. Golf clubs. In-line Skates, Football-baskctball-softball-socccr-bascball-hockey equipment. Treadmills, stationary bikes, tennis equipment, cross-country skis and boots, bikes, fishing and camping equip­ ment. Profits from the sale will help send dis­ advantaged youth to YMCA programs and to help underwrite Hastings Rotary’s Life Leadership conferences. Community members who have sport’s equipment they’d like to sell, may drop items off at the YMCA, 234 E. State, Hast­ ings, Tuesday-Friday, 5-8 p.m.. May 11-15. Donors will set price of item and will retain 40 percent of selling price. The other 60 percent will be contributed the YMCA of Barry County and the Hastings Rotary Cub. For more information, call the YMCA of Barry County, 945-4574. Climb ML YMCA Ever dream of climbing a mountain, and be safe at the same time? If so, then the YMCA of Barry County invites individu­ als, 4 years of age and older, to climb the highest mountain in Barry County, Mt. YMCA. On May 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, a 30-foot mountain will appear on Church Street immediately in front of the Hastings Public Library. Individuals may climb Mt. YMCA for $5. For additional climbs, the fare will be $3. Youth ages 8-17 must have parent/guardian sign climbing waiver. All climbers will use "state of the art” safety equipment and arc on a safety rope, belayed by a certified Ropes Course instructor. The following Corporations arc sponsor­ ing Mt. YMCA: Flexfab. Fclpausch, Viking, and D&N Mortgage. All proceeds from the climbs will be used to help send disadvantaged youth to YMCA Camp Algonquin this summer. Freshmen score second at tourney The Hastings High School freshman baseball team took second piace iu Saturday's Grandville Tournament The Saxons tied Traverse City East in the first game 5-5. Pitcher Jeremy Shilling allowed two earned runs, striking out six, walking two and allowing six bits. Shilling and Kyan Stamm each had three singles and Ted Greenfield managed two bits After loaiag » Clau A Grandville a its next game (Grandville look first place honors). Hastings defeated Caledonia 12-6. Notching the mound win was Greenfield who allowed three runs and gave up four hits. David Wilson eartKd the save. Greenfield also bad a single and a triple, Adam Red had a double and a single and Eric Carpenter bad a three-base rap. Stamm, Wilson and Cory Pettengill each had two singles. In its closer, Hastings lost to Lowell 11-9. Stamm had two singles and a triple. Wilson bad a single and a triple and Shilling collected a two-base rap. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. $50.00 Off Deductibles • Experienced Expert Installation Die bike rodeo is an event that will serve to educate the area communities about bike safety. The starting line will be set up around the Thomapple Kellogg High School football field, according to Lehman. Helmets arc strongly recommended. Certificates will be rewarded to all those who turn in money For S35 in pledges a participant receives a Tshirt; $75 is good for a T-shirt and a spans bag and the $ 100 award is a cassette jam box. Money can be turned in the day of event or turned into al Box 193 of the Hastings Jaycees. Hastings. MI 49058. There will be a sign-up sheet al die event and if you need a form, forms can be mailed out. Call Lehman for more information al 795-7129. a ♦ Fast Friendly Service • Direct Insurance Billing * Highest Quality Glass and Materials * Guaranteed Workmanship ♦ Free Mobile or Pickup and Delivery This is the tune of year when people stan to have GARAGE SALES. Thu is a very enjoyaBle and popular activity that the City of Hastings is glad to support. Responsible residents agree that everyone wants to be able lo participate in a safe and courteous manner. The City’s job is Full-Time Experienced Machine Operator to ensure this is the case. Please help us to do this job. For your safety and your children's safety we will strongly encourage all participants to observe parking regulations and the regulations governing the post­ Must be experienced in set-up and operation of Bindery Equipment, Stitcher/Trimmer. People Oriented a Must! ing of signs. Those that choose to ignore the rules may receive cita­ tions. No signs may be posted on any City property or street nght-of- way. This generally includes all property from the sidewalk to the street or if there is no sidewalk it includes all property within 33 feel from the center of the street. Public utility poles are almost always on Please apply in person at City right-of-ways and may not used in any way to promote such activ­ J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings ities. Sidewalks may not be obstructed by furniture, boxes, goods etc. Cars may not be double parked or otherwise illegally parked for any period of time including loading and unloading. We appreciate your No Phone Calk cooperation in keeping Hastings a safe place to live. Good luck in find­ ing that special treasure or great bargain. Event G. Manshum 2 18 N. Jefferson St. Downtown Hastings City Clerk SUpei\Sports Come Join The Fun! Barry County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner NOTICE THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Speaker Will Be: WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM BARRY COUNTY State Senator, Mike Rogers CITIZENS TO FILL FOUR (4) VACANCIES ON THE Senate Majority Leader MENTAL HEALTH BOARD Saturday, May 15 THE MENTAL HEALTH CODE REQUIRES THAT MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE REPRESENTATIVES WHO Elks Lodge 102 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Social Hours: 6:00 • Dinner: 6:45 Price: 825.00 per person For reservations call.., Vicki .Jcrkatts, 7957389 Barb Drcwcl. 765-5486 HTien making reservations. please specify smoked pork chop or chicken breast Reservations must be made by May 8th Dress: Dressy Casual ARE PRIMARY CONSUMERS OF SERVICES, AS WELL AS REPRESENTATIVES WHO ARE FAMILY MEMBERS OF PRIMARY CONSUMERS. BARRY COUNTY IS SPECIFICALLY SEEKING CITIZENS WHO MEET THIS CRITERIA. For iofonnitioii regarding this appointment and lo obtain ax application, please contact the Barn Count) Administrator's office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse. Applications must be returned before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May lltk SALE SATURDAY, fa MAY 15, 1999 . 9 AM - 3 PM, Barry Co. Courthouse Lawn j NEW & USED ITEMS WILL BE SOLD! Anticipated Items For Sale: Golf Clubs, In-Line Skates. FootballBaseball-Softball-Soccer-Basketball-Hockey Equipment, Treadmills, Stationary Bikes, Tennis Equipment, Cross-Country Skis and Boots. Bikes, Fishing and Camping Equipment (tents, stoves, etc.) frofi*5 fran the uk will hrip send tfoadv antajed youth Io YMCA programs and help underwrite Hastings lotar/s Life Leadership conferences. < �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 6 1999 Honor roll announced for Hastings Middle School Eighth grade High Honors (3.5-4.0) — ’Molly Alderson. Jillian Altoft. ’Christopher Armstrong. Heath Augustine. Jeffrey Baker. Alicia Bedford, ’Molly Benningfield. ’Dustin Bowman. Lucas Brehm, •Jenna Bryan, Stacey Buck. Sabrina Buck. •Megan Butler. Casey Cady. ’Chelsea Case, ’Elizabeth Cassell. Eliza Cheese­ man, Donald Converse. ’Joe Cook. Re­ becca Crump. Trevor Davis, ’Rachel Deppe, Thomas Dewitt. ’Laura Dipert. Ja­ son Dipp, ’Brian Donnini, ’Emily Dreyer. Krysde Dunn, Lee Dykstra. Amy Easey. ’Andrew Elwen. Megan Falconer. Erin Fish. Megan Frazier. ’Beau Furrow. Joel Gibbons, Matthew Gibbons, ’Anthony Goodenough, Emily Heath, ’Katie Hesterly. Emily Hoke. Tiffany Howell. Teha Huss, James Johnston. Derek Krallman. •Heather Martin. Cassandra Meade. Arica Newton. ’Rebekah Nicholson, ’Courtney Oakland, ’Jessica Pachuta. Colette Purucker, Jessica Ranguette, Joshua Sanders, Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Tamera Alexander. Joshua Bailey, Sally Barry. Michael Bolthouse, Katherine Boyer. Jef­ fery Eddy. David Eltzroth. Jason Fisher. Aimee Gentry. Jessica Hayes. Elizabeth Hollars, Chad Kendall. Michael Kieffer. •Jennifer Shaw. Brooke Sheldon. •Kerianne Sherwood. ’Teresa Smith, Keith Stoudt. ’Nicole Swartz, ’Alicia Totten, Amanda VanBuren, James Vickery. ’Samantha Wallace. Ashley Wanland. ’Kristina Welton, Cody White, Holly Wil­ son, ’Andrew Worth and Cara Zerbel Honors (3.10-3.49) — Abbie Allerding. Rachael Arias. Shauna Bradfield, Echo Burbank. Richard Burke. Jez«“W Cheese­ man. Angela Dipp. Brittney D.obins, Alan Endsley, Leanne Etter, Christopher Fairchild. Gerald Givens, Raquel Hawks. Heather Helmer. Jacob Heuss, Seth Hig­ bee. Wendi Iler. Natasha Jones. .Amber Karrar. Lyndsi Kenyon. Samual Krouse. Sean Lancaster. Craig Laurie, Andrew Lo­ gan, Christina Main. Joshua Milleson. Amber Mullins, Olivia Pare', Justin Peck. Jessica Rose, Christopher Rounds. Kathryn Safie. Nathan Selby. Jill Slocum, Jessica Smith, Tanya Stephens, Holly Taggart. Amber Thomas. Bethany Weeks, Bradley Wentworth. Adam Wirules and Matthew Windes David Kilmer. Ryon I ear. Danielle Long. Beth Madison. Joanie Myers, Bryan Myers, Niki Noteboom, Rachel Pohja. Jamie Raji. Jacob Rohe. Brittani Schoemer. Dustin Schuch, Nicholas Sinclair. Aaron Stout. Dominic Torrnen and Miles Warren Seventh grade High Honors (3.5- 4.0) — Nicholas Adams. Frances Adkins. Emily Allen. Heidi Arnett. Maubc.v Aspinall. ’Kristina Bailey. Amanda Beckwith. ’Ashley Belson. Joshua Bemheisel. ’Robert Beyer. Andrew Bolthouse, ’April Bolton, Drew Bowman, Jonathan Britten. Ashley Bunge, ’Adam Burandt, Jamie Burkey. Nicole Campbell, ’Heather Carroll. Adam Case, Caleb Case. Nialla Castelein, ’Sarah Cle­ venger. Julie Cole. ’Margo Cooklin, ’Erin Dahn. Jonathon Daugherty. ’Erica Davis, Matthew DeBoer. ’Carmen Desvoignes. •Brian Doozan. ’Danielle Drumm, Nicole Edwards. "Chad Ferguson. ’Ryan Fergu­ son. Mark Ferrall, Ashley Gibson, Ryan Hartman. ’Jami Hayes, Heather Heinrich. •Erin Hemerling. Jonathan Henning. ’Daniel Hodges. ’Matthew Hoffman, Jonathan Hollister. ’Katie Hotchkiss, •Hilary Hutchins, Amber Jewett. ’Jill Jol­ ley. ’Bradley Kidder. ’Scott Larsen, ’Raymond Lewis, ’Matthew Lipstraw, •Jeremy Lockwood. ’Megan McGandy. Stephanie McNally. I -aurann Menke. Lind­ say Miller. Stephanie Mills. Daryl Minion. Andrea Murphy. Lucas Olmstead, Casey Pcnnepacker. Jennifer Quada. •Richard Rea, Andrew Richardson, ’Ashler Rizor. ’Eric Schiedel. Christina Schon. •Jami Shilling. ’Ryan Simit, ’Samantha Sleevi. Vincent Stavale, ’Alice Trout, Anna Trumble, Keri Wills and Rachael Wolfe. Honors (3.1-3.49) — Jacob Armour. 2 BIG DAYS ONLY! 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Andrew Ul­ rich, Andrew Whitney, Sage Wilson and Tyler Wisniewski. Sixth grade High Honors (3.5-4.O) — ’Elizabeth Acker. Zachary Allen. Scott Allerding. •Kayla Arnie, ’Timothy Aspinall, ’Jacquelyn Beduhn, Tinesha Bowman. Caitlin Branch, Stephanie Buskirk. Jesse Cappon, Nicole Cichanski, Andrew Con­ klin. ’Allison Cooney, Kathleen Davis, Cody DePew. David Dipp, Christopher Edwards. ’Catherine Fish. ’Jaimeson Fisher, ’Jared Ford, Nathaniel Frame. Sarah Frantz. ’Timothy Frey. Eric Frith, Ashley Gielarowski. Chad Girrbach. Alexandra Greenfield. Andrew Griggs, •John Henning, ’Danielle Hodges. •Kelsey HowelL ’Amanda Hurless, Ashley Ingle, Katrina Jacobs, Jena Johnson. Joshua Johnson. Brandon Johnson, Christopher Kage. Amanda Keeler, Andrew Kelly, ’John Kinney. Ashley Konisladt. Krysde Kosbar, Curtis Krallman, Elizabeth Kruko, Kaysie Lancaster. Arma Lawrence *. Kathryn Lawrence, Stephanie London. Jackie Lydy. Amber Main, Joshua Maurer, •Andrew Mepham, ’Thomas Miller, Michael Newsted, Amber Peck. Christy Pohja, ’Shannon Poll, ’Kristin Pufpaff. Taylor Raymond, Evelyn Roscoe, Jennifer Sboebridge. Katie Slocum. Jeremy Smith, ’Bridgetie Slahlhood, ’Paula Taylor. Halie TerreL ’Luke Tossava, ’Grahm Tuinstra. Stacy Tyrrell. Andrew Vincent Caitlin Vreugdc, ’Courtney Wakley, Brent Wal­ lace, Paul Wanland, Joshua Wescott Kyle Whitney, Evan Wisner and Ashley Wyant Honors (3.1-3 49) — Ricky Adkins, Devon Borror. Jaymee Campbell Theresa Constantine, John Coolidge, Benjamin Davis, Megan Davis, Kevin Davis, Holly Fenstemaker, Michael Gunderson, Chad Henry, Stephen Hollister, Dray Huis, Ja­ cob Isaacs, Whitney Johnson, Brent Kel­ ley, Daniel Koutz, David Lewis, Deric Lusley, Kyle Lustey, Heather McCarthy. William McKnight Robert Mekkes, Alyssa Mennell. Kristen Munro. Natoshia Olin, Roy Pritchard, Katie Ray, Courtnie Robinson, Kaihtyn Rounds, Luke Selby. David Smith, Benjamin Steinke. Jennifer Stout Megan Ulrich, Heidi Wear, Kristin Williams, Steven Wilson and Melissa Wymer. Honorable Mendon (3.0-3.09) — Court­ ney Barnard. Chelsea Bolthouse, Jeremy Cuddabee, Richard Curtis, Aaron Endsley, Michael Garrett Santana Gonzalez. Tiffany Hanse, Jason Hudson. Jacqueline Krouse, Dannielle Prougb, Timothy Steeby, Christy Storm, Nicole Vandermeer-Quada. Mart Vanderveen and Robert Westfall. * — Denotes all-As. NOTE: In last week's publication of the Hastings High School honor roil, the name of freshman Brandon M. Burke inadvertently was omitted as earning between a 3.10 and 3.49 grade point average at the Turnaround Center. Slightly Damaged Units • New & Used Pianos and Organs by Baldwin, Roland, General Music, Yamaha, Hammond and More! Lucy Bolton. Tonya Boyce. Eric Byington, Sara Clark, Danielle Clemens, Lyndsay Dunn. Samantha Flook. Thomas Girrbach, Michelle Haines. Danielle Hays. Daniel Horn. Kelly Johnson, Collin Kaiser, Heather Mathews, Britlcny Mitchell, Lisa Noteboom. Heidi Ogden, Kristie Pratt. Justin Pratt. Laura Price. Alexxis Price, Sarah Reaser. Mackenzie Rohm. Amanda Rose. Brenda Smith. Barbara Westfall and Patrick Wilde. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Joseph Arens, Kay Carlton, Ashley Carr, Jessica Falconer, Robert Fields, Marie French, Jor­ dan Glazier. Jason Griffin, Randy Haire, Alyssa Howe, Joseph Matthews. Krystal 1 -800-760-9232 Advertise in IB The Hastings BANNER Call Us at... 945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message and put together a marketing program that will GET RESULTS! . ■ __________ _— —--------- �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 6. 1999 - Page 15 County ponders AAA structure ‘change’ by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A proposed change described as one that won't really change the workings of die Region III-B Area Agency on Aging (AAA), which is responsible for aging programs and services, is being pondered by the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners. Several years ago, Burnham Brook Cen­ ter, located in Battle (’reck was designated as Barry and Calhoun counties' AAA by the slate Commission on Services lo the Aging. Burnham Brook is an agency that offers programs, activities and services to members who are 50 and over and to mem­ bers' spouses of any age. Among the responsibilities of the AAA Policy Board (which has also been known in the past as the Governing Board) is to determine the allocation of slate and federal funds for aging programs and services in Barry and Calhoun. The County Board tabled the proposal from the Bumham Brook Center Corporate Board early last month to restructure its board by including the AAA's Policy Board as a standing committee. Under the change, the 'new' policy com­ mittee would recommend such items as contracts and grant awards for services to senior citizens to the Burnham Corporate Board. At last week's county board meeting, commissioners heard an explanation of the proposal from Jennifer Carver. AAA execu­ tive director, who said overall "it really doesn't change anything" because of the ac­ tivity and responsibility deemed to the power of the AAA Board. "...The Corporate Board rubber stamps what the Area Agency Board docs based on empowered resolution. The only time there would ever be a conflict is if the majority of the decision impacted the other side of the corporation versus the Area Agency, but that’s not the case," Carver said. "The Area Agency Board strictly deals with the agency's business." The Barry County Board is expected to decide soon whether lo approve the re­ quested change. Commissioner Rod Goebel withdrew the motion to approve it last week. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey and Commissioner Sandy James both said they didn't want to rush into action on the issue and want to further explore their concerns To further compound the issue, officials have said tiie change can be implemented even if the Barry County Board rejects the proposal. Carver said tlic county's concerns are valid and the AAA Board and Calhoun rep­ resentatives want to assure Barry that they arc "attempting lo do the best job possible to provide the services that are needed to the seniors. "-.We’re not in a major hurry to accom­ plish this (change)....’ she said. "We would rather have every one comfortable, support­ ive and joining with us in lhe process as opposed lo having lots of concerns." Carver said The Calhoun County Board of Commis­ sioners has supported the concept of the proposed change. One of the concerns of Barry County, re­ garding the change, is to make sure it will have a voice in decisions when the major- LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probale File No 99-22595-IE Estate of MARY M PARKER Social Security No 415-14-9981 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estale may be barred or al fected by the following The decedent whose last known address was 636 E Mill Street Hastings Ml 49058 died 3/25/99 An instrument daled 4/17/94 has been admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against lhe estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Elizabeth Ann Smith. 636 E Mill Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. or to both the inde­ pendent person’! representative and the Barry County Probate Court, 220 W Court St. I tast­ ings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to ti William M Doherty (P41960) DIMMERS & DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 616/945-9596 (5/6) ...in need of quality printing? Let us give you a quote. J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 616-945-9554 ity of the 27-member corporate board will not be Barry County representatives Barry Commissioner Emmet Herrington recently said that regardless of the represen­ tation, Calhoun’s representatives "look holistically al the needs of the two coun­ ties" and that in most cases funding of pro­ grams for seniors is divided according to population. Based on that, about 26 percent of the AAA's funding currently goes to Barry, Carver said. Bailey asked her if Barry could have one more member on the AAA Policy Com­ mittee and Carver said she would present that request to the Corporate Board. Commissioner James said she isn't sure why the AAA has to be on the Corporate Board. Not having control over the staffing of AAA and the "Medicare waiver coming under finances" have been given as reasons why the Bumham Corporate Board wants a stronger connection. Lynn Alexander, director of the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging, has said that the proposed changes by Bumham Brook are in compliance with the operating standards for Area Agencies on Aging "as long as the Region III-B Area Agency on Aging remains a separate component unit of the multi-purpose agency. Calhoun County Commissioner Kurt L. Rhode, in a letter to AAA Board members, said the proposed structure change "should satisfy as much as possible, the desire of the AAA Board to exercise influence upon personnel and staffing issues, taking into account the bigg«*r picture of Bumham Brook's daily operation and obligations to its membership. Rhode said he believes the change will "allow the members of the present AAA Board a broader level of input regarding all aspects of policy and direction for the Se­ nior Services delivered and/or hosted by Bumham Brook. "Also leaving the present members of the AAA Board a standing committee would be in the best interest of Senior Ser­ vices delivered and monitored throughout Barry and Calhoun counties, lhe expertise and talents of the AAA Board members should be utilized, not ignored," Rhode said. According to the proposal, all current AAA Policy board members (comprised Ci two from Barry and four from Calhoun) would be appointed to the Bumham Corpo­ rate Board in 1999. During 2000, "wc will transition lo a committee appointment of not less than four of the seven member committee." The new' policy committee would pro­ vide recommendations covering many facets of its responsibilities to the Bum­ ham Corporate Board. The committee's mandated responsibilities include: to rec­ ommend to die Finance Committee and Bumham Corporate Board die allocation of state and federal dollars within the planning and service area of the AAA: for develop­ ment and providing recommendations to the Corporate Board for the Area Plan and/or Annual Implementation Plan (ALP); to conduct bi-annual reviews of progress in implementing lhe corporate board-approved plan, including management, program de­ velopment, service objectives; to assure that all AAA stale and federal funds are ex­ pended in accordance widi federal and stale laws and various existing regulations, poli­ cies and procedures; and to review state as­ sessments of AAA performance. AAA as­ sessments of subcontractor performance and audits of AAA. The proposed change also provides that the Policy Committee appoint a liaison (non-voting) member from the AAA Advi­ sory Council to the Committee and Corpo­ rate Board to ensure lhe activity between the committees is consistent with the charge of lhe committee and AAA's mis­ sion. A document given to the Barry County Board lists merger benefits of integrating the AAA Policy Committee to lhe Corpo­ rate Board as including: • Broadens the bretidtl) and scope of AAA Policy Board Committee lo the entire or­ ganization's mission. • Increases unity, communication and awareness. • Maximizes efficiency for internal man­ agement of board activities. • Simplifies terms of office and creates consistency in that overall process. • Allows AAA Policy Committee to concentrate energies on AAA activities. • Integrates all fiscal responsibility be­ tween lhe AAA Committee, Finance Committee, staff and Corporate Board • Minimizes lines of authority and poten­ tial conflicts of interests. • Becomes consistent with what other multi-purpose agencies designated as AAAs do throughout the state LEGAL NOTICES Notice to the Residents of Barry County: Notice js. hereby given tbal the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals win conduct a public hearing for the following CASE NO. V-1B-99 - Cary G. Cuyler, (appli­ cant). LOCATION: At 862 Beech St. on the lakeside (Jordan Lake) oh Brown Rd. in Sec 4. Woodland Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 2-story addition 20x22 ft with a 4x20 ft - 2nd story deck to an existing house that is too dose to the sideyard - currently 3.5 ft at the closest point (the minimum required setback is 10 ft) in the RL-2 zoning district CASE NO. V-19-99 - Phillip McClelland, (ap­ plicant). LOCATION: At 521 Bay Drive on the lakeside (Jordan Lake) off Eagle Point Dr m Sec 4. Woodland Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to create two (2) nonconforming lots with less than the re­ quired lot width and lot area (separate 2 existing lots 103 and 104 of Eagle Point #4) in the RL-2 zoning distnct CASE NO V-20-99 - Michael J and Charlene Hull, (applicant) LOCATION: At 1755 Star School Rd. on the East side between the City Emits and River Road in Sec 21. Hastings Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an addition to an existing house that is too close to the road (currently 6 ft from road right of way) the addition would be 12 ft from road right of way (minimum required setback is 50 ft from road right of way) in the AR zoning district CASE NO. V-21-99 - CAN Supply, (appli­ cant); Victor C. Copelin (property owner) LOCATION: Al 1654 South M-37 Hwy on the West side bet-veen the City Limits and Camp­ ground Road in Sec 20. Hastings. Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an addition 50 x 64 ft to an existing commercial budding that is too dose to the road right of way currently 32 6 ft from road right of way (minimum required setback is 50 ft from road right of way) and too dose to the side yard - currently 11.5 ft (the minimum required setback is 20 ft ) in the C­ 1 zoning district CASE NO. V-22-99 - Robert and Caroline Deppe. (applicants) LOCATION: At 4327 Harmony Dr on the lake­ side (Gun Lake) off Marsh Rd in Sec 6. Or­ angeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to ered a 2nd story addition 27 » og t, and 3 2 x 7 ft „ addi­ tion to an existing roofed/endosed porch to an existing house that is too dose to the sideyard currently 5 8 ft (the minimum required setback is 8 ft.) in lhe RL-1 zoning district CASE NO. V-23-99 - Michael D. Price, (appli­ cant) LOCATION: 3497 Fighter Rd . on the West side between Kaiser and Ryan Rds in Sec 25, Irving Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect 2 separate additions both are 2 story - 12 x 35 ft & 8 x 50 ft - 2 separate porch additions - 8 x 40 ft and 8 x 32 ft to an existing house that is too dose to the road - currently 60 ft from center of road (the required minimum setback is 83 ft from cen­ ter of roau) in the AR zoning district MEETING DATE: May 18. 1999 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE Community Room in the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings Michigan Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by lhe Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed by 616-948-4820 The variance applications are available for public inspection al the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p m (dosed between 12-1 p m ). Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further in­ formation The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hast­ ings Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk (5/6) Attention Hastings High School SENIORS It is time for our Annual Graduation issue of the... Hastings ^JaNNER Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by Monday, May 24th ‘NOTE. If your portraits were done at White's Photo they have already furnish­ Barry County Commissioner Sandy James, chairwoman of the board's Facilities & Property Committee, presents a resolution of tribute to retiring Ray Ward, the county's lead custodian for 13 years. Ray Ward retires from county service Ray Ward's smile is going to be missed in Barry County buildings and on the grounds that he carefully supervised as the county's head custodian. Ward retired last week after 13 years of service. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners adopted a resolution to honor Ward by expressing gratitude for "the profes­ sional and loyal manner in which he has served" and to wish him "a healthy and happy retirement." Since beginning his job with the county on March 5, 1986, Ward "has continued lo try to maintain order and satisfy everyone from the Board of Commissioners to his fellow county employees, always with a smile," the resolution said. During Ward's tenure, supervising three custodians. many changes have taken place that "he has taken in stride with grace and humor." including lhe renovation of the Courthouse, construction of the Courts & I-aw Building and acquisition of the former Hastings City Hall building, commission­ ers noted. With all the additions to Ward's work­ load, along with tlie Health Department and lhe Annex, be has been able to accomplish lhe job with only one additional staff per­ son, the resolution noted. "The nights, weekends and holidays that Ray has been called to the Courthouse arc too numerable to remember." Hastings Mfg. reports first quarter results Hastings Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer and marketer of automotiverelated products, has announced the results of its 1999 first quarter, which ended March 31. • Net sales were $9.0 million, compared with net sales of $9.9 million for last years first quarter. Sales declines were experi­ enced in both the domestic aftermarket and the export market. Increased sales of pri­ vate-branded ard original equipment prod­ ucts partially offset these declines. The company posted first-quarter net income of $45,643, or 6 cents per diluted share, this year versus $418,275, or 54 cents per diluted share, in 1998. "As noted in our 1998 year-end earnings release, net sales in this year’s firs*, quarter were below last years first-quarter levels. Weaker aftermarket sales - a trend seen industrywide as the result of robust new car sales - as well as slower export sales con­ tributed to the reduced sales in the first quarter," said Hastings, Co-CEO Mark Johnson. "Earnings additionally were affected by non-recurring costs associated with the conversion and start-up of various production processes." Gross profit as a percentage of sales was NEWS 26.4 percent for the first quarter, compared with 31.9 percent for the year-ago period. Costs related to the non-rccumng produc­ tion situation, pdded approximately $400,000 to 1999’s first-quarter cost of sales. Without these non-recurring costs, the gross margin would have neared last years first-quarter gross margin of 31 9 percent. While lower in absolute dollars, Hast­ ings’ operating expenses as a percentage of sales increased slightly lo 24.2 percent ver­ sus 23.7 percent in the prior-ycar first quar­ ter. “As wc enter our seasonally' strong sec­ ond and third quarters wc have seen improved orders from our export cus­ tomers, targeted improved order fill rates going forward, and resolved certain produc­ tion issues," said Hastings Co-CEO Andrew Johnson. “As a result, we do expect prof liability improvements over our first quar­ ter." Hastings Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer and marketer of piston rings and specialty tools under the Hastings brand, and additives for engines, transmis­ sions. cooling systems and fuel systems under the Casitc brand. of your area can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! NOTICE FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by Hastings Area Schools for re-roofing work to Northeastern & Southeastern Elementary School Buildings Bids will be received at the Hastings Area School’s Administration offices, located at 232 W. Grand Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 3:30 p.m., local time. Tuesday. May 25. 1999 Bids will be opened and read publicly at that time. The Bidding Documents, including necessary form and proposed con­ tract documents may be examined by bidders after May 11. 1999, at the Offices of: • Hastings Area Schools • Van Wienen Professional Group, P.O. Architects & Engineers. 956 3 Mile Road NW. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 • Builders Exchange in Grand Rapids. Lansing & Kalamazoo • F W. Dodge Plan Rooms in Grand Rapids. Lansing & Kalamazoo ed us with a copy. Bidders may obtain bidding documents from the Administration Offices of Hastings Area School. A S25.00 refundable deposit will be required �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 6. 1999 COURT NEWS A Battle Creek man convicted of second offense drunk driving and driving on a sus­ pended license Feb. 11 in Johnstown Township was ordered to spend 60 days in jail and two years probation on each count in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. April 22. John Henry Staines, 36. had bragged to Barry County Sheriffs deputies after flip­ ping his car on Baseline Road that his pre­ liminary breath test of .34 beat his previ­ ous best of .30, according to Chief Assis­ tant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. “The plea agreement that was made, tn light of the circumstances, is less than fa­ vorable with regard to what he should have been prosecuted for." said Kuzava. "As op­ posed to taking a risk at trial of not obtain­ ing a conviction, this is what was worked out." Kuzava said Staines actions have made it clear he has no regard for innocent drivers. "I don't care if he wants to go out and kill himself, but someone else is another matter," said Kuzava. who recommended Staines also be given an additional 12 months suspended sentence. Staines is also serving a six month jail sentence for failure to pay child support "My client understands he has a prob­ lem." said defense attorney Frank Hillary. "He did take rehab before, but he really didn't try. He intends now to take counsel­ ing." Judge James Fisher pointed out to Staines that he did not agree with the rec­ ommendation of the probation department regarding sentencing because of five previ­ ous drunk driving convictions on his record. "1 should be sending you to prison for 40 to 60 months," said Fisher, "but I don't know all lhe facts so I have to rely on the prosecutor’s office to make a reasonable recommendation." Fisher went on to call Staines a danger to the community. "You're a threat and a menace to the safely of other, innocent people." said Fisher. "Do you want lo kill yourself? You almost did in this case. You look like you might be a pretty decent person when you aren't drunk." An original charge of third offense drunk driving was dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. Staines was also ordered to pay a S 1.000 fine and $500 court costs. In other recent court business: • Michael Mitchell, 25, of Kalamazoo was sentenced to 78 days in jail with credit for 78 days served plus five years probation on his conviction of uttering and publish­ ing. He was also ordered to pay $500 in court costs and $2,334.85 restitution. "Mr. Mitchell has a less than stable work history." said Kuzava. "And, he has a habit of setting up false charge accounts and writing a number of false checks, not only in our county, but other counties as well. It would appear he did this in lieu of having lo work for a living." According to a pre-sentence report, pre­ pared by the Barry County Probation De­ partment, Mitchell has led a "nomadic" lifestyle and has substantial restitution to pay locally and in Kalamazoo, said Kuzava. "I think he needs to be out working so he can pay back his victims." she said. Michael McPhiliips said his client has been honest about his crimes "He’s been very straightforward about all of these offenses and is attempting to re­ solve all of his legal difficulties," said McPhiliips. "I am looking forward to making things right to the best of my ability," said Mitchell, who was charged after writing two bad checks. Mitchell admitted in court to writing eight other bad checks in Barry County. "I’m giving a chance to show that you are sincere about paying back your vic­ tims," said Fisher. • John Lee Lewis, 30, of Middleville is set to face three trials on three cases in­ volving delivery and manufacture of mari­ juana and methamphetamine in Yankee Springs Township on separate occasions last year. The charges stem from an ongoing in­ vestigation by the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) of the Michigan State Po­ lice. Lewis goes to trial June 21 on a charge of second offense delivery and manufacture of marijuana on May 11, 1998. He will be tried June 7 on a charge of de­ livering methamphetamine on June 1, 1998, and will go to trial on June 14 for allegedly having between 20 and 200 mari­ juana plants and possessing a bomb or bombshell on Sept. 17, 1998. If convicted on all three cases, he could spend a maximum of 40 years in prison. • Tony Millsap, 31, of Dowling, was Banner CLASSIFIEDS Catf -The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 - / or Rent f»rz/UV< '*«/< ASPARAGUS: daily. 945-4291 picked fresh ASPARAGUS: daily. 945-4291 picked fresh NICE 2 BEDROOM in coun­ try setting, $485. plus utilities. Call to see, 623-8743. //< l/f H anti d I O\! \lld lotllld GENERAL FACTORY: Vermontville Company taking applications for small pan as­ sembly. Must be detail oriented, have good attendance, refer­ ences. and drug free a must. Ap­ ply at MANPOWER, 127 N. Market. Hastings. 948-3000. EOE LOWELL AREA FAC­ TORY: Plastic injection and assembly. Good attendance, ref­ erences. and drug free a must. Apply at MANPOWER, 127 N. Market St., Hastings 948­ 3000 EOE___________________ HELP WANTED- NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St., Freeport. Ml EOE ALL STUDENTS: Summer work programs in Customer Service/Sales. $12.15 per hour ap­ pointment. Scholarships and in­ ternships: Conditions apply. All majors- we train. 616-245-3882 10-5._________________________ JANITORIAL FLOOR CLEANING & SANITA­ TION. Looking for part-time person for night cleaning in Delton Retail Food Store. Sun­ day. Monday & Tuesday. 10pm6am.. $8.00 an hour. Criminal history check. Call 1-800-888­ 3990 LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd shift This well estab­ lished company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drug screen. For immediate consid­ eration contact STAFFMARK 725 W. State Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rent way). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, o; tail us at 948-8555. WANTED TO BUY: Goose eggs. 517-852-9466 / <!/’ Sale 911 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS made while you wait- $20.00each- 2 or more $18.00 each. Great gifts. Action Signs 1011E. State St., Hastings 948-8618 or toll free 888-577­ 7446. Both entry and advanced posi­ tions available. Contact Staffmark al 948-8555 ask for Robin or Jody, EOE. TEACHERS PREFERRED to manage 2 week summer tent sale in Hastings. $700 per week, can include family & friends. Fax resume to: 703-841 -0332 or call 888-601-2982. EXPERIENCED MIG WELDER for expanding AG equipment manufacturer. Abso­ lutely must be highly experi­ enced. Benefits. 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Delton (616>623-8901, Toll Free (888) 244­ 8206 HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093 TIDY PL AV DAY CARE Has full time openings for 1st or 2nd shift. For information call 948-2822, ask for Amy or ScotL 4DF080085938 Miseellaiu ous WANTED Old barn to tear down, free labor for percent­ age of all lumber. Call 367­ 4278. Rieredtion FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ ant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth , Smallmouth Bass,Catfish.Perch, Fathead Minnows. Laggis* Fish Fann. 08988 35th Si.. Gobles. Mi 49055 .616-628-2056 days . 616-624-6215 evenings. Card Ol Thanks . THE SUPER VALUE in Hastings. 3+bd., 2-1/2 bath. 2 story, cen­ tral air. partially finished base­ ment, newer roof & electrical, $87,000. Call 948-9841 \lobih Ilium \ ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604____________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: W- represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have re possessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-8OO-672-96O4. REPO: MUST SELL will look STAFFMARK IS NOWTAK­ ING APPLICATIONS FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS. LOSTNORTH EAST BARRY COUNTY: Grey Male at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604,____________________ FAMILY OF MARLETTE “RED" PURDUM would like to (hank doctors and staff of Pennock Hospital, the Moose Lodge for the lunchiun after memorial service. A special thank you to our family and friends for all the cards, flowers and food and memorial contributions given during our bereavement Real I'stale Hastings schools institute Silent Observer Program Barry Community Silent Observer has instituted a "Fast 50" program in the mid­ dle and high schools in Hastings whereby those anonymously reporting major thefts, the presence of dangerous weapons or drugs, lhe damage of property within school boundaries, or other criminal behav­ ior could be eligible to receive a S50 re­ ward. The program is available to all students in lhe schools. When a lip leads to lhe re­ covery of a weapon, drags or stolen or damaged property, the $50 reward will be paid upon the recovery of the property, not upon the arrest or suspension of the of­ fender. If many tips are received about lhe same situation. Silent Observer will pay on the tip that was lhe most helpful. The actions taken against the student will be the responsibility of the individual school. Silent Observer will only pay the reward on a prosecutable offense. Since smoking is really not a prosecutable offense, the program will be unable lo pay for smoking violations. School proper ty is defined as all build­ ings, grounds, vehicles, or any area under direct control of the school. Students reporting infonnaiion can use lhe regular Silent Observer phone number, 1-800-310-9031. which is staffed 24 hours a day. The caller will provide the necessary information to the Silent Observer staff. To maintain confidentiality, lhe caller will be given an identification number. The caller will be instructed to call a second phone number after one week to check on the success of the tip. When a tip is received, the information will be forwarded directly to the school for action. The decision for police intervention will be left up to lhe school. At no time will the student providing the tip be in­ volved in the inve^juation. For further infoflktion on either the Barry Community Silent Observer or the "Fast 50" programs, please contact Dave McIntyre at 945-3416t»Mike Doubck at 616.257-3OS2. ANTRIM COUNTY: 5 beauti­ fully rolling park like acres, close to many lakes and state land, ideal camping location, trail road access, includes driveway and cleared camping spot, electricity available. $14,900, $500 down. 11% land contract. Northern LandCompany. 1-800-968-3118 or www.northemlandco.com 3 BEDROOM. 1 BATH home ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes. 1-800-968-7376. in the 4th Ward. New carpet, hardwood floors, paint. 728 W. Grand. Hastings. $79,900 Call 945-3681 FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. 40 ACRES ON SMALL LAKE: excellent for hunters or family. 2 building sites, land con­ tract terms, for more informa­ tion call 948-8665. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER Advertise Jn... The Hastings BANNER Call us at... 945-9554 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME GET RESULTS! granted a motion lo dismiss court ap­ pointed attorney Michael McPhiliips and lo appoint Gordon Shane McNeill lo represent him. Millsap is facing a four-count charge of larceny in a building for allegedly laking meal, pizza, cigarettes and a lighter from the Delton Felpausch while working as an employee of a cleaning company. He is also accused of resisting and ob­ structing Michigan State Police Troopers as they tried to arrest him Feb. 9 in John­ stown Township. "It is becoming increasingly difficult for Mr. Millsap and 1 to communicate.' said McPhiliips at lhe bearing Tm perfectly willing to try this case on his behalf. I've explained lo him my view of the evidence and the quality of the evidence, but when we communicate, be tells me be does not understand wbat's going on.' • Jeffrey Allen. 25. of Freeport pleaded guilty to fourth degree fleeing and eluding a Barry County Sheriffs deputy who at­ tempted to make a traffic stop on Fighter Road in Irving Township Oct. 3,1998. Allen could spend a maximum of 30 days in jail when be is sentenced on the conviction May 13. ■ Robert Kingsbury. 41, of Lansing, will he tned June 28 on two counts of first de­ gree criminal sexual conduct with a girl under the age of 13 m Hastings. Kingsbury is accused ot sexwly assault­ ing the girl between Nov. 1, 195. and Jan. 7. 1999 If convicted, be could spend a maximum of life in prison. Three hurt in two vehicle mishap A 75-year-old Middleville man suffered serious injuries Sunday when he apparently drove into the path of a pickup truck hauling pallets at M-37 and Parmalee Road about 11 a.m., according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Calvin Coolidge Plummer, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was issued a citation for causing the accident when he drove west on Parmalee Road into the path of the southbound M-37 truck, driven by Michael Busick. 34, of Battle Creek. Busick and his passenger. Michael Wines. 45. of Battle Creek were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and release. Plummer was treated and Pennock and transferred to another hospital. No other information was available at press time. ponce bcrt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------;---------- Woman pleads guilty in stabbing JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A Battle Creek woman accused of slabbing her estranged boyfriend al his Mud Lake Road home April 28 will spend 30 days in jail, according to Barry County's 56-1 District Court. Mary Lou I-ectie. 51, was originally charged with felonious assault after the attack, but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of aggravated assault, a misdemeanor. According to police, 1-ecbe. also wanted by Albion authorities on an oustanding drunk driving warrant, was arrested after she allegedly look a cab lo the man's home and entered into an altercation with him. The man said she was intoxicated and in a rage when she arrived, screaming that be should be killed. "She began to throw and break things in the apartment.' the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Police reported. "He was in the kitchen when she came in and picked up two knives and stabbed him on the top of his right hand ' The man was able to lake lhe knives away from Leche, who then used a broom io strike him on the bead causing lumps, police said. The man also sustained a half-inch knife cut. but did not seek medical attention. Leche was also convicted of malicious destruction of property and was ordered k> spend 30 days in jail. Man accused of domestic violence RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A Hastings man who allegedly injured a woman and threatened to kill her and her children is free on $1,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting a May 25 preliminary examination on a charge of domestic violence. Robert Sprowell Brown, 53, is accused of grabbing the woman by her arms aid overalls, leaving a three-inch cut and a scratch marie on her arm during an altercation at their WaH Lake Road borne, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The victim said Brown allegedly had consumed a fifth of Vodka before the incident. Police said the woman also had lumps on her bead and braising around her right eye and on the side of her forehead from a similar altercation with Brown a week eartier. Middleville police probe complaints MIDDLEVILLE - The Middleville Police Department has responded to a number of complaints since April 20 involving assaults and larcenies, according to preliminary reports. Officers did not return a phone call lo their office Wednesday and no other information was available Preliminary reports, however, reveal that lhe theft of nulls, glue and other small items from a building site in village is being investigated. The items were reported missing Apnl 20 al about 8 a.m. from the 200 block of Edgewood Drive. On May 2. police were dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway after a mother and daughter altercation was reported. The girl told authorities that her mother had assaulted her, while lhe mother allegedly claimed she was assaulted by her daughter while defending herself In another apparent domestic assault case May 2, authorities were called to the 8000 block of West Stale Road to investigate a complaint that a 13-year-old boy bad assaulted his father. The father then began complaining of chest pains, according to a report. Authorities in Middleville were also called May 2 to investigate the possible sexual assault of a 3-year-old girl. And, police apparently arc investigating the theft of a lawn mower from a borne in 700 block of W. Main Street reported cm May 2 at about 2:40 p.m. Man injured in industrial accident THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A Bradford-White employee was hurt Friday when his thumbs were apparently smashed in a press at about 7 p.m., according to Thomapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard. Woodard said tlie man's hands had already been extracted from the machine upon the arrival of emergency personnel, who transported the unidentified victim to Pennock Hospital for treatment. The man's thumbs were intact upon his arrival at Pennock Hospital and he "was doing well." said Wixxiard No oilier information was available at press lime Wednesday from the Brad ford-White Corporation, which manufactures waler healers and appliances. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 6. 1999 - Page 17 Middleville has hearing on local police coverage by Patricia Johns Staff Writer. The Village of Middleville held a public hearing Munday night (May 3) on the pos­ sibility of disbanding the local police de­ partment and contracting instead with the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Almost two hours of public comment brought no clear consensus of whether lhe police coverage should go lo lhe county or stay as it is now. Village President Lon Myers opened the hearing to a standing room only audience with a calm overview of die process. "I’ve looked al what other communities do. In conversations with Coopersville of­ ficials who switched to lhe Ottawa County Sheriff three to four years ago. it seemed like an interesting idea." Myers outlined some reasons why the change is being considered. Costs for 1998 were slightly more than $250,000, includ­ ing motor pcx>l lhe contract would pro­ vide for three county officers at a cost of approx imatel y $ 180,000. Proponents say lower administrative costs would provide tlie largest savings if the village authorizes lhe switch. "Basically residents would not notice any change. The sheriffs deputies would be ded­ icated to the village and would do every­ thing current officers do," the president said. Myers concluded his introductory re­ marks by saying a change lo county cover­ age would provide greater flexibility anti training opportunities for officers. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer said, "'lhe county did not solicit the village to replace the police department This is something that can happen if council de­ cides" Some residents al lhe hearing were adamant in their support of the loca’ police department. Olliers spoke as vigorously for change. A third group of residents were in favor keeping the police department but exploring ways »o correct any problems en­ demic to the di^iartment. John Unger said that in his opinion there was less coverage in Coopersville after the switch. "Service is now minimal and cost sav­ ings arc not really as much as were pro­ jected," he said. Amount of coverage was a concern of several speakers. The village does not pro­ vide 24-hour, seven-day-a-week coverage but lhe officers work 45 hours a week. Sheriffs deputies only work 40 hours per week. This means lhe village may have less coverage, except now sometimes there would be two officers on duty. former council member Bill Mosely said that this effort was "Not giving Chief (Louis) Shoemaker a choice, especially when he has showed loyalty. "This is a huge step backwards," Mosely declared. There was some concern about the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program and the ability to have local police officers assist when lhe M-37 school cross­ ing guard was not available. Myers said that the contract would pro­ vide for DARE and crossing guard assis­ tance. Dorothy Corson said there was a hierar­ chy of coverage, with lhe county and slate police filling in if village officers were not available. Several people were concerned that it would lake too long for the county to re­ spond to calls. Rod Kenyon, Mary Warner and Shelley McQueen spoke in favor of the change Kenyon maintained that there are problems with slow response of the village officers. Warner supported the proposal because it would save dollars for the village, elimi­ nate duplication of services and equipment and training for officers. Mentoring of new officers by those with more experience, more time lo work on crime prevention and perhaps conflict resolution would be possi­ ble with the change. McQueen, a local business owner, had written the Village Council in support of this change. "It is really hard not to gel into personal "I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly of police sendees." ____ . -Rhonda Fisk experiences "There would still be officers in town, they would get to know residents and they would be well trained." McQueen stated Several people reminded the council that lhe police department was not perfect. Rhonda Fisk said. "I have seen the good, lhe bad and the ugly of police services" Several suggested better oversight on lhe pan of the council. Mike Kelley recom­ mended the village look into developing an internal affairs department to help correct problems and investigate serious charges. At the end of the meeting Myers said the council members would consider all they had heard and there might be a discussion of the issue at lhe next Middleville Village Council meeting Tuesday. May 11. al 7 p.m. Girl with gun could face felony charge An 11-year-old Freeport girl could be charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after witnesses said she pointed a 12 gauge pump shotgun at another girl Sunday, according to a report by the Hast­ ings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. The girl, who reportedly tried to kill her­ self after the incident by running in front of a moving car, is also accused of asking a boy to stab and kill the other girl so she could avoid getting into trouble. The accused girl told police she had been babysitting an 8-year-old Freeport boy when the other girl and two boys walked by lhe house and began taunting her by calling her names, making vulgar gestures and making faces. The 11-year-old told police she tried lo make them stop by saying she was going to hurt them, lo which lhe other girl said sarcastically. "Oh. I’m really scared." The babysitter then said she went inside and told the boy she was babysitting to get the key to his father's gun cabinet and that he unlocked it for her. According to police, the girl said she did not point the gun, but simply stood on the porch wi'h it resting on the ground at her side, the barrel pointed toward lhe sky. "She again told the girl she was going to hurt her, but never pointed it at her," said Trooper Paul Gonyeau in his report. "She then went inside and put it away." The other girl and the two boys told a very different story, according to Gonyeau, saying lhe babysitter started the taunting and name calling. "She said (the girl) pointed the gun al her and racked it," said Gonyeau. "She said she recalls her saying, 'this isn't a threat, it’s a lesson.'" The targeted girl, who is 12, said she be­ came afraid and hid behind a tree until it was safe, then ran to a friend's house. "She said she was shaking and afraid and that the other girl called her a stupid chicken," according to Gonyeau's report The child the babysitter was watching told police that he did not give lhe girl the key to the gun safe but that she found it on her own. The girl told Gonyeau that she later jumped in front of the car, which was able to swerve and avoid striking her, because "life isn't going good now." and because she only has two friends "I talked with her and her mother and tried to open the lines of communication between them," reported Gonyeau. "I ad­ vised that getting her into counseling would be a good idea." The girl was not arrested and was released to the custody of her mother after question­ ing. A report will be sent to the Barry County Prosecutor's office for review. No charges had been authorized as of press time Wednesday. Alleged Mt. Hope Cemetery vandal to be tried as adult by Shelly. Sulser Staff Writer A Middleville teen who was 16 years oki at the time he allegedly participated in knocking down more than 1 (X) markers at Mt. Hope Cemetery Oct. 3 will be tried as an adult. th^Ba^ County District Coup, Matthew James Twiss, who turned 17 in December, stood mute to five counts of malicious destruction of tombs and memo­ rials and is scheduled for a pretrial hearing in Barry Count Circuit Court May 13. Each of the five counts carries a maxi­ mum possible penalty of five years in prison and/or a $2,500 fine. Twiss and four juvenile males are ac­ cused of causing more than $36,000 damage lo the markers when they allegedly went on the vandalism spree. One witness told police that Twiss and a Annual ‘Poppy Days’ will be May 13-14 Memorial Poppy Days arc scheduled in Hastings for Thursday. May 13 and Friday. May 14. Memorial Poppy Days arc under the pro­ grams of the American Legion Auxiliaries and Auxiliary Unit No. 45 will again be seeking donations to veterans. Memorial Poppies arc made by veterans at VA hospitals and homes through out the United States. The poppies distributed in this area arc supplied to the Auxiliary by Michigan VA facilities. The veterans who make the poppies receive a stipend for each one made. This gives them some spending money for personal items and having earned this money themselves, helps give some feelings of dignity and self-esteem. Proceeds from the poppy program go to aid veterans and their families in times of need. Debra May is the Auxiliary No. 45 Memorial Poppy chairwoman for 1999 and has arranged for Post No. 45 people to be out at various points of the city on the 13th and 14th. Free legal aid offered in Nashville The Legal Services Organization of Southcentral Michigan will provide free le­ gal consultations for people over 60 years of age from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fri­ day, May 7, at lhe Nashville Masonic Temple, 301 N. Main St. A licensed attorney will be available to answer legal questions Those who are unable to attend may call the toll-free Southcentral Michigan Legal Hotline ai 1-877-2O3-5OOO from 9 to 11:45 a.m. Monday through Thursday and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. for free legal assistance. Legal Services of Southcentral Michigan is funded in part by the Area Agency on Aging Region III-B and III-C. 16-ycar-old Dowling teen began competing to sec who could knock over the most markers, according to a report. Both Twiss and lhe other teen reportedly bragged to the others they had succeeded in destroying 60 markers apiece, police said. in general is outraged by this particular crime," said Probate Judge Richard Shaw at Twiss’ bearing to waive jurisdiction. "Il's one of those crimes that comes along every once in awhile that is just plain outra­ geous..." Shaw said in his ruling that the amount of damage is extraordinary and that "Matthew Twiss appeared lo be to the offi­ cer nonchalant, he smirked, tossed his head. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER "It appears from the investigation done by the officer, Mr. Twiss was one of the ringleaders of this and that there was a competition that Mr. Twiss was involved with," Shaw continued. Shaw said Township Clerk Donna Stagray was near tears when she testified about the incident though she has no rela­ tives buried at the cemetery. "An elderly widow indicated that both her husband's and her parents' graves were van­ dalized in this situation by being tipped over, that she was crying, very upset, didn't have the money, she didn't think, to fix up these gravesiles," said Shaw. "The court finds that these victims felt violated, used, devastated, that these were their family ’’ SAVE RITE HOMES . OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MAY 8TH FROM 10 - ? ) members who were buried in these sites * Shaw ruled that Twiss should be tried as adult because, if convicted, the adult sys­ tem would be able to bold him accountable for five years as opposed to two years in the juvenile system (until he turns 19). "Considering the amount he’s going lo have lo pay in terms of restitution, it's more likely that the victims in this case are going to be repaid if Matthew is in the adult system,' Shaw said. Twiss' attorney. David Gilbert, however, is contesting his client being bound over to Circuit Court on five counts arising out of the same incident. 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JOHNCOCK Happy Late 1st Birthday I EATHEL (REED) MYERS Happy Late 1st Mother s Day Abo Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in the world Especially to my Mom. who I loved and my Best Friend. May there be world peace. God bias you all! - REWARDS - NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The Township Board approved funding this year for a dust control program on county roads in the Township More specifically the program will involve two applications, the first will occur around the middle of May and the second about the middle of July. The county road commission will also apply dust control on newly graveled roads in the town­ ship You may also contract to have additional dust control done in front of your homes by calling either MCS at 1-800-286-7312 or Arsmans at 793-7108 The Township Board has appointed Mr Larry Gentry as new Chief of Police in Prairieville Township. Larry retired as a detective from the Battle Creek Police Department and lives in Johnston Township where he is also a Volunteer Fireman He plans to introduce the concept of "community policing" in the township Please stop in and meet Larry and his staff For building permit and zoning ordinance matters please call Jim Carr from 5 to 6 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and Jim Spykerman from 9 to 12 on Monday and Wednesday at the township Building permits not issued before construction starts will be charged at 1 1/2 times the normal rate Also please be aware of setback require­ ments (front, rear and side yard) for new construction which varies by zoning district The township is responsible for the new land division act approved by the state legislature in 1997 If you plan any splits please discuss with the building and zoning staff, as there is a procedure that must be followed One complaint that we frequently hear about are junk cars or abandoned vehicles and junkyards Please be aware that vehicles stored outdoors need to be currently licensed and operable or they are in violation of the township junk vehicle and junkyard ordinance and subject to civil infraction fines We wish all of you a nice summer Sincerely Uoyd S Goyings Supervisor Prairieville Township �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 6. 1999 Nashville man in Virginia jail for tool trailer theft Shelly Sulser Staff Writer l-fforts to recover a stolen construction trailer containing more than $20,000 won!) of tools have resulted in the arrest by Vir­ ginia authorities of a 24-year-old Nashville man, Dct./Sgl I ahi Quinn of the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police said Fri­ day. Jack Walker May Jr. was arrested just seconds after his warrant was authorized and entered into the National Crime Informa­ tion Computer. May could spend a maximum of 10 years in prison if convicted of larceny over S20.000 for laking the trailer, which was discovered missing at 10 a.m. April 6 from a home construction site on East State Road in Castleton Township. Quinn suspected May after receiving a number of anonymous lips. "We had tips that his step-mother lived down there, so wc contacted the Sullivan County Sheriffs Department in Blountville, Tenn ," said Quinn. Police believe the stolen tools and trailer, belonging to Clough Construction in Rattle Creek, likely have been sold and there is little hope that the items will be reuwercd. "We're still trying lo recover lhe trailer and the tools," said Quinn. "He likely sold them in Tennessee, but we're still look­ ing" Authorities in Bristol City, Va, had also by Two fires9 damage heavy in Kalamo, Richland been looking for May on a grand larceny by fraud warrant for allegedly entering a lo­ cal lumber and hardware store claiming to work for a well-known, local contractor last October, said Bristol City Police De­ tective Sean Carrigan "Ke allegedly told them a saw burned up on a weak site and lhe boss asked him to g< purchase a new one and put it on lhe boss's account." said Carrigan, noting that he had worked for the contractor in the past. "They were familiar with the contrac­ tor, so they let him and he allegedly put a couple of cases of nails in lhe truck, too. All told, it amounted to more than $700." May was arrested in Bountville. Tenn., and waived extradition to Bristol City, where he was lodged on a $3,000 bond, said Carrigan. Michigan authorities were narrowly able to pul a hold on May, however, for future extradition to Barry County, said Quinn. "He was about to be bonded out when our dispatcher, Jo Klotz, put the warrant into the Law Enforcement Information Net­ work." said Quinn "He was standing at the counter collecting his things when they re­ ceived the information from the National Crime Information Computer. It was just a mailer of seconds and be would have been gone" A female suspect, also from Nashville, is being questioned by police for her al­ leged role in the tool trailer theft, said Quinn. Jack Walker May Jr “She was in Tennessee, too, and she’s coming back voluntarily," he said. Quinn said advanced technology helped match May's shoeprint with one pho­ tographed at die crime scene using a digital camera. That photo was then sent via cmail to Carrigan. "He wore those same tennis shoes into lhe jail." said Quinn. "It was helpful." May has been indicted on lhe Virginia cbaige and is scheduled for a preliminary examination in May, said Carrigan, who said May fled lo Barry County last fall after he became a suspect. by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A fire dial kept six departments busy for more than three hours late Friday and early Saturday destroyed Creative Concrete, owned by Jodi and Rich Little of Kalamo. and lhe house they own next door, said Vermontville Fire Department secretary/treasurer. Tony Wawicmia. Vermontville Fire Chief Charles Viele is still waiting for an investigation by the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal's office lo determine the lhe cause of lhe blaze. Wawicmia said a man who rented the house at 1705 S. Ionia Road from the Lit­ tles was asleep when lhe fire apparently started near the back of the home and spread to i!k- adjacent concrete business "The guy that lived in the bouse was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and was treated and released," said Wawiernia. "He woke up coughing and crawled to the front yard, then went and called 911." No other injuries were reported. Assisting Vermontville at the fire, which was reported at about 10 p.m., were fire­ fighters from Nashville, Olivet, Bellevue, Johnstown Township and Charlotte. "We had a lot of help and cooperation from different departments," said Wawiernia, adding that his department was called to the scene a second lime to put out a rekindle at about 4:30 a.m. Another major fire early Saturday oc­ curred at the former Erhman's Chicken Ranch 100 yards south of the Barry County line, destroying $600,000 worth of prop­ erty. Richland Township Fire Chief Jerry Luedecking said a 40-by-200-foot section of three connected bams was destroyed, along with the 19 boats, five can, three wave runners, a tractor, a garden tractor and tools inside. "The State Fire Marshal's office has ruled it accidental but the cause is unknown," said Luedecking of the blaze, which was located at 10783 N. 32nd Street (Lockshore Road in Barry County.) Fire investigators have ruled out an acci­ dental human cause, and suspect one of the boats stored in the building, owned by Cart Ehrman, may be the culprit, Luedecking said. Ehrman sawed items for a number of in­ dividuals, be said. Helping Richland Township firefighters were departments froiu Hickory Comers, Delton and Pine Lake, along with Cooper and Ross townships in Kalamazoo County. Much of the property was covered by in­ surance, though the building was not in­ sured, Luedecking said. ...are Springing Up at DREISBACH! 1999 SLT YUKON LEATHER, TRAILER PKG., FRONT & REAR AIR, POWER THROUGHOUT & MORE! Was’36,616. Now Only... *30,995’ •GMS ALL NEW SIERRA REG. CAB 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA 0.0%* FINANCING DEEP TINT GLASS, V-6, AUTOMATIC, CRUISE. 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OWOWOO"1?" 11,1 ANNER HASTINGS PUBLIC LIRRApv W 121S CHURCH ST Hastings THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1999 VOLUME 146, NO. 19 News Briefs: Memorial Day parade May 31 The Lawnace 1. Bauer American Lc*toe Boat No. 45 plana a Memorial Day parade and ceremonies on Mon­ day. May 31. The parade will start at the corner of Boltwood aad East State Street at 10:30 aaa.. with lineup at 9:30. The route will follow State Street west to te courthouse, where it will pause while wreaths are placed on the Ko­ rean, Vietnam and Gulf War memorial monuments and a wreath will be K to honors the POWs and MIAs lie will be fired by the rifle parade then will go to North Broadway and travel north to Tyden Part, where a wreath will be placed at Use foot of 'be Soldier' Monument. The processor, then will continue north to the North Broadway bridge, where a wreath will be placed in the Tternappia Biver « honor the rnrriera ofveamrn on the seas. Another salute wiii tJefisSi The parade then will go to Riverside Ccmett.’v down the avenue of fugs. A wreath will be placed on the GAR axntmKal and memorial ceremonies will be trU there. A final wreath win be placed on the grave of the veteran most recently buried in the cemetery. For more information, call 948­ 4881,945-4973 or 945-5471. First aid class set for May 22 The American Red Cross of West Central Michigan will have a commu­ nity first aid and safety course firm 8 in to 5:30 pm. Saturday, May 22, at the local chapter office, 450 Meadow Run. The class will cover CPR for adults, children and Wants and traditional first aid skills. Cost is $25 and pre-registratioo is required. For more infortnation, call 1­ 800-482-2411. Lincoln Day dinner slated The Barry County Republican Par­ ty's annual Lincoln Day Dinner will be hdu Saturday evening. May 15, at the Elka Lodge. 102 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Guest speaker will be Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Rogers of Livingston County. Social hour will begin al 6 pm. and dinner will be served at 6:45. The price is $25 per person. Rogers is in a position that was held most recently by current Gov. Iofan Eagler and Ll Gov. Richard Posthu­ mus. He plans to seek the Eight Dis­ trict Congressional seat now held by Democrat Debbie Stabenow, who plans to run for U.S. Senate against Spencer Abraham. Rogers' foe in the congressional race next year is likely to be Democratic State Senator Diane Byran. He was elected Semite Majority Leader by his peers earlier this year and be serves as chairman of the Senate Committee on Human Resources, La­ bor and Veterans Affairs For more information, call County GOP Chairwoman Vicki Jerkaitis at 795-7389 or Barb Drewel al 765-5486. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 H PRICE 50* Townships can donate to county shelter effort by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor It's legal and apparently easy. Townships may provide money to the Barry County Board of Commissioners to help the county build an animal control shelter, according to the county's legal firm. Attorney Peter A. Cohl, of the Lansing­ based law firm of Cohl. Stoker & Toskey. said township funds may be given to help build the structure as long as there is a con­ tract in place to provide, for example, that the county would accept the money for a specified purpose to build lhe shelter and operate it for a specified period of time. "That (type of contract) would meet the legal, technical requirements that have been mandated by stale law and the attorney gen­ eral's office," Cohl said in a letter to County Administrator Michael Brown. Without rich a contract based on Michigan's constitution, "a municipality such as a township cannot just 'donate' money to the county or any other entity," Cobl said. Cohl's written legal opinion was sought after the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee, which is spearheading a volunteer effort to raise half of the $300,000 cost of a new shelter, told the County Board that several townships wanted to donate funds to the project County Board Chairman Jim Bailey last month obtained a verbal opinion from Cohl about the legal options for the county to accept township funds, but he and some of the other commissioners told lhe committee they wanted a written legal opinion. That Apnl discussion resulted in disappointment and frustration for committee members and split the County Board into two camps as to what steps it should take. To supplement the Shelter 2000 Com­ mittee's fund-raising efforts, the County Board has pledged $150,000 to fund the other half of the new building's costs. Shelter Committee member Jim Brown, who has been one of the leaders in the committee's efforts to get township fund- Gypsy nwlh spraying under way in county Two planes owned and operated by Maurice's Flying Service of Lakeview succeeded in spraying the hatching gypsy moth caterpillars in Yankee Springs. Orangeville and Prairieville townships Monday, county spray coordinator Casey Harris said Wednesday. Spraying was halted by rain and high winds Wednesday, but Harris had hopes that spraying would resume at 6 a m today over the city of Hastings and continue with Rutland, Hastings, Irving, Thomapple and Carlton townships. "We have about 4,800 acres out of 8,000 total left to spray." she said. "We figure it will take a day and part of another day, or two more mornings, and we'll be finished. This is what we've been working toward all year." Harris announced that a group of state legislators plan to take a bus tour of Barry County’s spray sites on June 21. Hastings wins grant to fund school officer The Hastings City Police Department was notified Monday that it has been awarded a three-year federal COPS grant of $111,782.82 for hiring a full-time school liaison officer. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said Tuesday. "We are very excited about getung Uns grant and are looking forward to doing that." said Leedy, who, along with Chief Jerry Sarver and Superintendent Carol Scaoessel compiled data on problems at the schools to include with the grant application. Some of those problems, which they hope to curb, include truancy, smoking on school property, fights, theft, threats and dropout rales. "A lot of those, the schools handle in bouse." said Leedy. "We're hoping this of­ ficer. who will be trained specifically for that position, will make the students and faculties feel safer and from what we've been told by other districts, police presence actually prevents crimes. It's a deterrent." The position, created in partnership with lhe schools, will first be made available to existing city police officers. "Once the person is selected, we 11 meet with the school administrators to put the program together." said Leedy. "The num­ ber one purpose, I think, is for kids to know that police officers are not just there to enforce the laws and write tickets. This officer will be there to be a mentor and help with a variety of problems lhe schools may have." Not only will the officer be in lhe schools during school hours, but will be required to attend various extra curricular functions, as well. "We think it will be a wonderful ven­ ture." said Leedy. ing. said after this week's meeting that he "felt very good’ about the legal opinion. "The verbal opinion of the county attor­ ney was that it could be done, but the board really didn't take that for real until they had it in writing," be said. "Now they have it in writing. Now they can do it There's no reason why they shouldn't. "It's just a matter now of the county wanting to do it," Jim Brown said. "The townships want to give it. The county just has to agree to lake IL It's basically that simple, literally.* Jim Brown also discussed the situation at Tuesday's meeting during the public com­ ment time, but the board did not take any action to approve setting up contractual ar­ rangements with townships. Bailey said after the meeting that Sheriff Steve DeBoer, who also has been a leader in the Shelter 2000 Committee's efforts and will help supervise the shelter con­ struction, wanted to talk about toe legal opinion with commissioners. DeBoer did not attend Tuesday's meeting. "There may be some action forthcom­ ing." Bailey said regarding contracts with the townships. "...Well just wail and see." One commissioner has said lhe County Humane Society should be the agency to receive any township gifts. The society is already serving as a clearinghouse for all the other funds generated for the Shelter Committee 2000 Committee Ou that side of the legal coin, a town­ ship cannot directly donate to a nonprofit corporation, such as the Humane Society, without some type of contractual arrange­ ment as well. Cohl has said. "However. I am not giving advice to the township and the township obviously would have to rely upon the advice of their counsel." he added. Cohl noted in his opinion that "munici­ palities, whether they are counties, cities, villages or townships, can legally accept money in order to provide a service which that municipality could otherwise provide. For example, the county could accept monies from individuals or non-profit cor­ porations (without a contract) to assist the county in the construction of an animal control shelter." The Shelter Committee still has about $25,000 to raise before a July 13 deadline. If the townships are allowed to donate to lhe project, Jim Brown said, "if we can get the commissioners to lake the township money, it (fund-raising) would probably be over pretty quick." Bomb scare reported at TK High Liberty Bell award honors long-time doctor Long time general practice doctor, school physician and medical examiner Dr. James Atkinson was the Barry County Bar Association's 1999 recipient of the Liberty Bell Award for community service as Law Day was observed Friday. May 7 Atkinson said he considers his wife. Mary, a co-award winner as well for her support of him and her own work with the Cheff Center for the handicapped. From left are Probate Judge James Shaw. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert P. Young, Circuit Judge James Fisher, the Atkinsons and District Judge Gary Holman by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Threatening words written on a bathroom wall had the power Monday morning to empty lhe Thomapple Kellogg High School of all 800 students and staff and close the public library. The written suggestion dial there was a bomb in the building was taken very seri­ ously. as Middleville Village police and deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs department and lhe State Police searched the high school and found nothing. Principal Ellen Zack said. "We are taking this incident very seriously. We don't want to have any other copycat incidents." Students and staff were evacuated to the football stadium. Teachers took attendance Students who attend the second session at the Kent Careers Technical Center were re­ leased to attend classes. Students coming back from Technical Center reported to the football stadium. Students were sent home at 12:30 p in. because of the time it was taking to search the building. According to Zack the build­ ing was declared safe at 3 pm. Al the school board meeting that evening Superintendent lay Cason reported on the incident, praising staff members for their immediate response. See BOMB SCARE cont. page 8 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 13. 1999 Legislature forms task force in wake of Colorado shootings by Shelly Snifter Staff Writer School violence has been a concern of Slate Senator Joanne Emmons for some time, she said Now. in lhe wake of the shootings in Littleton. Colorado's. Columbine High School, she's pan of a 17-mcmber task force designed to help superintendents and teachers recognize signs of trouble. The stale's S A F E. Task Force includes four administrators, a teacher, six senators and several others from lhe community, said Emmons at Monday's monthly Leg­ islative Coffee, sponsored by lhe Barry County Chamber of Commerce. "It's something I've worked on for a long time and I talked to a superintendent right after it (the shooting) happened and he said I thing we need a task force to try to pull things togetlter'," said Emmons, "to give superintendents and teachers some warning signals." A goal of lhe group also is to offer direc­ tion to school and community leaders re­ sponding to such emergencies. "It's about prevention and it's about pro­ viding a direction about how you act when something happens." she said. "Because obviously something didn't go well in Lit­ tleton." Emmons said the Senate has already passed a bill that will remove students from school for assaulting a staff member "It's time to stop talking and start work­ News Briefs: Alumni banquet tickets on sale Tickets for ibe 112th annual Hast­ ings High School Alumni banquet will be on sale starting Saturday, May 1. through Saturday, June 5. The banquet will be held Saturday evening. June 12. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The tickets are $9 per person. They may be purchased at Bosley Pharmacy or by mail through Donna (Bacbeldcr) Kinney at 415 North Taffee Drive. Anmverftary classes srill bold recep­ tions in separate rooms in the high school starting at 5 pm. June 12 and lhe banquet will get under way at 6 with ounch bowl. Dinner will be at 6:30. 'Rolling town meeting* set Citizens who wish to meet face-toface with the Barry County Sheriff or the Michigan State Police commander will get their chance Thursday. May 21, when the pair goes in search of public comment during a "rolling town meeting." Ll Gary Newell, commander of the Hastings post of the Michigan Stale Police, and Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer will begin their county-wide tour in a sheriffs patrol car in down­ town Nashville, where they will walk the streets and chat with citizens start­ ing at about 10 a.m. Woodland will be the next stop at 11 a.m.. then Freeport at noon. Mid­ dleville at I pm. and Delton at 2 pm. The pair trill travel next to Hickory Corners at about 3 p.m and return to Hastings by 4 p m where they will walk the business district to talk with citizens, said Newell. "There seems to be a myth that our departments don't work well together, so we want to dispel that." said Newell, who said be is open to consid­ ering changes the public feels are im­ portant Corvette Show at Charlton Park Billed as the largest one-day Corvette show east of the Mississippi River, lhe 11th annual Corvette Show and Swap Meet is planned for 10 a m to 4 p.m. Sunday. May 16, al Historic Charlton Park. More than 300 Corvettes of different makes and models, dating from as early as 1953. will be featured. A Best of Show trophy will be awarded, along with the People's Choice honor. There also will be an open swap meet for auto parts and arts and crafts and a flea market. Admission for pre-registered Corvettes is $7. A "for sale" sign is available for $10. Admission for spec­ tators is $4 for adults and $2 fo> chil­ dren ages 5 to 12. The event is co-sponsored by Charl­ ton Park and die Battle Creek Corvette Club. Proceeds go to fighting Spina Bifida and to helping operate Charlton Park ing." she said "Without the involvement of everyone tn the community. I don't think it will ever work. We know what happened in Colorado, we don't want it to happen here and we’ve got ideas to address it." The task force, said Emmons, is working to compile a report for citizens to peruse. "We're hoping the Department of Educa­ tion will become the lead agency in help­ ing schools be safe for everyone, said Emmons Rep. Terry Geiger said be supports the senate's efforts to toughen laws relating to school violence, but said expelling the troubled teens creates the problem of what to do with them after that "Last week. I introduced legislation to break down the barriers where current laws prohibit students from crossing sale or in­ termediate school district lines." be said. "We want to give them a choice If there is an alternative program across the line, let them attend that alternative school and not let it be held hostage by lhe local school system." Geiger cited Randolf Vocational School as an example, which offers troubled kids vocational and skills raining, along with counseling. "It creates a huge barrier if we can't cross lines, so my legislation says those students may be enrolled in alternative programs re­ gardless of district lines," he said. "It's im­ portant to keep that (shootings) from ever Historical society to meet May 20 The Barry County Historical Society will meet al 7:30 put Thursday. May 20, at the Hope Township Hall. 5643 Wall Lake Road (M-43). The program will be "Footsteps in Mexico," presented by Jerry Morton, author, teacher, journalist and photog­ rapher. He recently made a photo and story gathering journey to Mexico will publish about the trip later this year Morton is perhaps best known in Barry County ."or his spring walks and stories for the Battle Creek Enquirer and News. All meetings, programs and events of lhe Barry County Historical Society are open to lhe public. Golfers to help animal shelter A four-person best scramble golf outing to benefit the Animal Shelter 2000 campaign will be held at 9 am. Saturday, May 15. al Mulberry Fore in Nashville. The cost of $50 per person includes 18 boles of golf, a cart and lunch. Prizes include a new Oldsmobile Alero, donated by Dreisbach Motors, which will be given away to the first golfer to get • bole in one on the No. 2 bole co the course. Other prizes will be given for the longest drive and clos­ est to the pin and there will be door prizes and a 50-50 raffle. Other fund-raising benefits for the shelter also are planned by Felpavsch, with a rib eye steak sandwich sale from 11 a m. to 4 p.m Saturday on the courthouse lawn and a Burger King benefit night Tuesday. May 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. ■Miles for Meals' volunteers sought The Barry County Commission on Aging is looking for volunteers to walk and raise funds for the Saturday, May 15, "Miles for Meals Walkathon." The 10th annual event takes place at 10 a.m. from lhe COA headquarters. 120 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. One mile and three mile outdoor routes will be available. A lunch and prizes will be provided at the conclusion of the walk. One hundred percent of the money collected locally stays in Barry County COA Nutrition Program Co­ ordinator Corally O'Dell said. People who want to collect pledges and walk in the Meals on Wheels Walkathon are asked to call the COA ai 948-4856 to pre-register. At the last Walkathon, 56 walkers and their sponsors raised more than $6,000. With those funds, 2,400 hot, nutritious meals were provided to se­ niors. Two hundred thirty-six older adults receive Meals on Wheels through the County COA. The vast majority of clients are chronically ill and/or on low, fixed incomes. In the past year, lhe COA served more than 45,000 meals to the home­ bound elderly, more than 11.900 meals to seniors at Friendship Centers in Delton, Hastings, Woodland and Nashville; and more than 5,220 Elderpacs (food for weekends or evenings) were delivered. happening here and reducing the violence we have seen." Geiger said he hopes lhe house will hold a hearing this spring on the bill. In other remarks, Emmons noted she has recently been appointed chairperson of the Senate Financial Services Committee, which is currently investigating bow to regulate the banks and insurance companies and "cleaning up the code." She added that a follow-up effort to the income tax reduction from 4.4 percent to 3.9 percent over five years will.be an in­ dustrial processing exemption and personal property (ax cutbacks. "There have been a number of appeals to the tax tribunal, so we've ^iven $600,000 to the treasury department to do a study of lhe depreciation schedules for personal property tax," she said. "The way it works now is flat out wrong. Il's like buying a machine and still paying rent on it." Emmons said property taxes generate 1.7 billion dollars "but we need to look at it." Geiger noted in his comments that the State of Michigan has experienced a sur­ plus of revenue and is currently trying to determine exactly bow much money lhe stale has in its coffers. "This year, we've experienced very high revenues but is it long term?" he said. "The gross domestic product is up 8 percent, tax revenues are substantially high. It's what I call a bubble in the revenue stream." Legislators are responding by trying to determine how money has been "over-col­ lected," how to shore up budget shortfalls and what lhe essential budgeting needs arc. "I think our tax policies reflect economic gains because we've been able to control our spending," be said. Geiger was questioned by audience mem­ ber Bob Dwyer about why lhe state’s law­ makers are involved in a building boom in downtown Lansing al a cost of more than $600 million for 1.2 million square feel of new and renovated office space in five buildings for lawmakers, judges and "bu­ reaucrats." Dwyer cited an article in the Grand Rapids Press that reveals Geiger was party to lhe plan, which involves paying devel­ opers an average $500 per square fool to build rent-to-own deals with leases for as long as 25 years One new office building nearing comple­ tion for »he 110 members of the Michigan bouse and about 600 staff will cost taxpay­ ers nearly $200 million in lease and prop­ erty tax payments over 25 years. It's de­ signed to give each legislator a big window with a view of the Capitol dome at a cost per square foot of $647. "I was involved in (hat project," con­ firmed Geiger, noting that the Democrats' Roosevelt Building is 80 to 90 years old and was last renovated 25 years ago. "It's not safe." He added that legislators felt it would be more efficient have everyone under one roof, and claimed that the reporter's figures were a little "skewed." "I think we did the best we could to make it fair, to sign a lease with the big developers," be said. "You may be able to purchase a building for a little less and it costs half as much to pay for a building than to lease it. Yeah, that question is al­ ways going to hover." In other comments, Emmons noted stale officials recently learned that $100 million approved by the stale department back in the 1980s for building renovations in the Detroit schools was never used and has dis­ appeared. "They asked for $1.5 billion in the 1990s and the project plans from the 1980s proposal was on the 1990s pioposal," said Emmons. "So there is $100 million in bonding money that is unaccounted for. I don't recall any of my school districts where we've given a bonding proposal and they've lost $100 million. This is a crime." Emmons also noted that another good reason for lhe stale's intervention in control of the Detroit schools is the district's lack of school supplies. "It's criminal to run a school without supplies," she said. "I can guarantee it’s go­ ing to be better because it can't get any worse.’ In a straw vote requested by Emmons, only three audience members were opposed to extending term limits from six to 12 years. Emmons has "signed on" to sponsor a bill that would let icprcscntatives and sena­ tors stay in office at least 12 years, she said. Geiger is unable to run for re-election to his office because be has already reached bis six-year limit, she noted. Also at the coffee. Third District Con­ gressman Vern Ehlers representative Jen­ nifer Haupricbt announced that lhe Con­ gressional Medal of Merit will be awarded to a Barry County Christian School student June 4, a Hastings High School student May 28 and a Thomapple Kellogg student May 30. The names of lhe winning students, cho­ sen for their academic excellence and com­ munity involvement, have not been re­ leased. The winners will collect their awards at their schools during award or graduation ceremonies, said Haupricht. Seventh District Representative Nick Smith's spokesperson, Alan Knapp, noted that House Resolution 1569, which pro­ hibits the use of federal funds for deploying ground troops in Yugoslavia unless ap­ proved by Congress passed 249-180 with Smith voting no. House Concurrent Resolution 82 which calls for the president to remove U.S. mililary forces currently participating in Opera­ tion Allied Force pursuant to the War Powers Act failed 139 to 290 with Smith voting no. House Joint Resolution 44 declaring a slate of war between the United States and the government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia failed 427 to 2 with Smith vot­ ing no. And, Senate Concurrent Resolution 21 authorizing the president to conduct mili­ tary air operation and missile strikes against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia tied, 213 to 213 with Smith voting no. Knapp added that President Clinton had proposed a $6 billion Kosovo spending package which the Congress House Appro­ priations Committee answered with a $12.9 billion package And, H R. 1184, an Earthquake Hazards Reduction Authorization Act is the second piece of legislation sponsored by Smith this year to have been passed by the full House of Representatives, said Knapp "On average, earthquakes cost our econ­ omy $4.4 billion per year," he said. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell issues a proclamation honoring the Memorial Buddy Poppy Days today and Friday to Deb May of the local American Legion post Auxiliary, chairwoman of the fund-raising campaign. City, Meadowstone agree to compromise by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council and develop­ ers for lhe Meadow stone housing project came to another compromise agreement Monday night, one that both sides said will help each other. The council agreed to amend a previous agreement with the former Hanover Village project to allow developers to continue to pay water and sewer improvement fees un­ der the old 1982 rate plan for 110 mobile home unite and another of four apartment complexes until the end of 2001. In ex­ change, project manager Paulus Heule has agreed to pay the city five installments each of $46,980 annually for five years (for a total of $234,900), starting on Dec. 31 of this year. This would mean Meadowstonc would be paying in advance lhe new and more substantial rates ($1,050 for water and $1,650 for sewer) for the remaining 87 mobile home unite of the 197 total planned. Furthermore, Heule promised to finish the fourth apartment complex by 2001. Part of the issue was over the definition of what is occupied by lhe deadline dale far payment. Under the compromise agreement, the city is giving up some money by allowing lhe old rates on all of the first 110 mobile home units past deadline, but it's getting some money up front. City Manager Howard Penrod and Councilman Donald Tubbs both said they feel the city might be getting a pretty good deal. The only objection, from Mayor Pro Tern Miriam While, was brief. "We're giving them a break we're not giving any other developer coming in," she said. Heule said be and his associates aren't getting anything they aren't already paying for. Meadowstonc will start paying the new rates on the llllh mobile home, which is the same as the current agreement allows. Penrod said, "Actually, the city's coming out a little bit ahead with the interest on payments up front." Heule acknowledged there have been problems with the city's largest residential development in the past because of con­ struction delays and having to file for bankruptcy. However, he maintained that since he has been hired to manage the pro­ ject, things have improved greatly. "I think it (lhe development) is more of an asset to the community than it was 24 months ago... I think I've come through on everything (promised) so far," he said. "And die city now has a half million dollar road (Barfield Drive) deeded to it "But I cannot control occupancy," he added, asking for a waiver of the rule that insists the mobile homes be occupied be­ fore the Dec. 31,1999, deadline in order to pay the old rates. Penrod said, "I have no objection to council changing the definition of occu­ pancy." Though original plans have called for the development to include seven apartment buildings, Heule said apartments are not "an economic winner." Three arc done and he pledged to finish lhe fourth because it has been started and it's "a dam eyesore." Heule told the council that if extension is granted for the old water and sewer im­ provement rates for lhe 110 mobile homes and four apartment buildings. "I won't be back here on my knees begging for an ex­ tension." Other good points in the agreement. Penrod pointed out, were that the developer will be able to fix costs and lhe city will not have to make costly on-site inspections to determine occupancy. The vote to approve the amendment was 6-0, with council members Harold Hawkins and Joe Bicam absent and David Jasperse abstaining. Tubbs said, "I think it (the compromise agreement) is a good plan and it (the projcct) heeds to go on" In other business at Monday night's meeting, the City Council: • Set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, on lhe necessity of a special assessment for downtown busi­ nesses for upkeep of parking lots and park­ ing enforcement. The downtown businesses have been assessed $16,500 each year since 1989 to pay for city maintenance and snow removal and a paiking enforcement officer. • Hired Gove Associates to provide plan­ ning for a community development block grant to set up a redevelopment district, bordered by Stale Road on the north. Green Street on the south, Jefferson Street on west and East Street on the east The state grant, if approved, would be matched by $5,000 from Hastings Manufacturing, $2,500 from Felpausch and $2,500 from the city. • Approved a lease agreement with the newest tenant of the industrial incubator, R & R Press Equipment, which stamps steel parts for other industries. • Agreed to hire Plante & Moran again for $23,500 to do the city's audit. • Agreed to have the Tangle Town play­ ground superstructure closed at Bob king Park for two days, Friday and Saturday, May 14 and 15, so the Circle of Friends can do repairs. The Circle of Friends also was granted use of Bob King Park for its fund-raising sale of cookie dough. • Approved a request by Director of Pub­ lic Services Jeff Mansfield to re-let bids on purchasing two new GVW city trucks. • Decided to allow Local 138 of the United Auto Workers to have its annual picnic at Fish Hatchery Park Aug. 7 and to erect two canopy tents in the park. • Noted the annual Mayor Exchange Day in Hastings this year will be on Tuesday, May 25, with the city of Tecumseh. • Agreed to have Jefferson Street from Stale to Center blocked off July 16 and 17 for the annual downtown Sidewalk Sales. Karen Heath, representing the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, said the blocked off area will be used for food, mer­ chandise and a stage for entertainment. • Referred to staff a petition from seven residents for a street light on North Broad­ way to Indian Hills Drive. Mayor Frank Campbell said he has "real problems with putting a light in front of someone's house." Staff will try to get a cost estimate and will check into having the light installed at another site in that area. • Approved a request from the YMCA and Hastings Youth Council to use Fish Hatchcry Park between Aug. 30 and Oct. 28 for a fall coed softball league • Heard two proclamations, one recogniz­ ing the local American Legion Poppy Days Thursday and Friday, May 13 and 14, and the National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 6. < �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 13. 1999 - Page 3 There’s more to 911 than the obvious, director says by David T. Young Editor There's more to Barry County's emer­ gency 911 service than lhe obvious, says Director Charles Nystrom. Nystrom. the guest speaker al last week's First Friday forum, outlined some things 911 does that some people may not be aware of in an effort to promote a prospec­ tive special election county-wide millage request next August 'It's not just a service that answers the phone." he said. The service has been in operation since lhe early part of this decade. A successful millage started its funding and it has con­ tinued since. Nystrom noted that 911 dispatches for 11 fire departments, eight ambulance 'rrvices and nine police agencies. In addition, dispatchers perform functions that involve getting officers backup, get­ ting prosecutor’s warrants, accident victim extrication, bowdowns of flammable mate­ rials. getting mental health services in­ volved where necessary, poison control, calling a wrecker, calling in road workers during icy or snowy conditions and getting power shut off if necessary. Some of the most important are getting backup help for officers, firefighters or emergency medical technicians. "Our people are responsible for the safety of all the officers on the road , we keep of­ ficers out of harm's way," Nystrom said. The 911 service also does "pre-anivals,* or keeping emergency personnel constantly updated on what's happening while they are en route to or from a scene. He gave another example of the essential nature of a dispatcher's help when during a serious accident Grand Rapids and Kalama­ zoo hospitals' helicopters could not re­ spond. The 911 service in that case was ' able to get a helicopter from Ann Arbor. “It's a very intense job," he said. "Things could be very quiet for awhile and then five minutes later all bedlam breaks loose " Nystrom said 911 doesn’t tell anyone bow to respond to a crisis, it merely alerts public safety personnel to serious situa­ tions. "How they respond isn't our business." be said. "We know what we're supposed to do, and we do it as a team." The director said there is rigorous testing for prospective dispatchers and that's the way he wants it. Dispatchers must pass four tests before they even begin oral inter­ views for the job. "They must be properly trained to re­ spond to your needs," be said. "We feel strongly that we have to give you the ser­ vice you deserve. We don't have second chances sometimes (to make things right). We hold them (dispatchers) to high expec­ tations." Nystrom said that in lhe seven years Barry County has bad 911. be doesn't think any major "faux pas* have been committed. . A detective from the Barry County Sheriff's department wraps up his investigation at 7615 Boysen Road after a more than 3-hour standoff with a man who ended up committing suicide while police surrounded his house early Tuesday. Distraught man takes life after standoff with police Charles Nystrom, director of Barry County 911. chats with a member of the audience at the First Friday forum. Looking on is Jim Pino (left) "but we've made mistakes. We're not per­ fect, like on Rescue 911 on television." Occasionally, by the time the call is made to 911. it's too late, like in cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or suicide. Nystrom said he tries to listen to tapes of each dispatcher's work periodically as a quality check on his personnel. "I've been accused of being a mother hen protecting them, but I think they do a good job," be said. When asked if 911 dispatch knows who is making the call, be said lhe caller's name, address and phone number comes up on the screen when it comes from a home, but there is no caller ID yet for when a cell phone is used. He noted that if the caller hangs up be­ fore speaking. 911 usually will call right back to sec if there is a problem. In a somewhat surprising statement, he urged everyone present to call lhe dis­ patcher to verify that the information on them is correct. "Please lest your line, you'll feel better and well feel better," he said. When asked when a citizen should call 911. Nystrom replied. "An emergency is what you feel is an emergency If it's not. well ask you to call back at 948-4800. I want you to use good common sense." For example, he said be wouldn't want a call from someone who is locked out of a car, but be would if there was a baby in­ side. Nystrom said be has a high regard for emergency personnel in Barry County Dr. Vera Morkovin agreed and sa-1 she's a big believer in a quality 911 system. "It's a great system," she said. "It was hard to get people to realize how important it is," referring to earlier in the decade when 9ll was first established with a millage. "But we've come a long way." Nystrom acknowledged that county offi­ cials have been toying with the idea of funding 911 through a telephone surcharge, but since then have decided to ask for a millage again instead. The reason, be said, is that "We don't have enough phone lines," which would not generate as much money for the system as would a millage He also acknowledged that most of the funding (about two-thirds) goes to employ­ ees' salaries and benefits The 911 budget, he said, for the last year was about 5836,000, and it is expected to grow to over a million dollars next year. The special election request this August will be for a one mill renewal for five years, including 2000 so 2004. Part of that money will be used to, maintain high tech equipment, i|$v ........ Nystrom stressed,that 9ll serves 21 government units, including Barry County. 16 townships, the City of Hastings and the villages of Freeport, Middleville. Nashville and Woodland by Shelly Suiter Staff Writer A man apparently distraught over a pend­ ing divorce ended an eight-hour standoff with police al his estranged wife's Or­ angeville Township home early Tuesday with a single, self-inflicted gunshot wound to lhe chest. Undcrshcnff Doo Ford said. Ford said Gregory Harold Stratton. 47. who died instantly, had been living in Wyoming since bis January separation from his wife of one year when he showed up with a gun at the Boysen Road home early Monday evening. "We're not sure what lime he got there, but his truck was seen al the residence as early as 5 p.m.." said Ford "Apparently he'd been waiting for her to arrive home from work." The estranged wife entered the house at about 9:4$ p.m. to find him in her bed­ room pointing the gun and making threats, said Ford. "He accosted her with lhe revolver, as­ saulted her. but not sexually, and a tussle began." said Ford "Somehow she managed to call 911. She then escaped out of the bedroom window and ran next door, where she called us again." Ford said every available deputy was sent to the scene where they surrounded the home, while Allegan County's Tactical l earn and hostage negotiator tried to talk Stratton into coming out of the bouse. A next door neighbor, who asked not to be identified, said the couple were known to be quiet neighbors and said police cor­ doned off a large section of the block. The negotiator spend all night talking with him over the phone until about 7 a m ," said Ford. "The negotiator was on the phone with him when a shot was heard by the officers surrounding the bouse." Officers on the scene were in lhe process of being relieved by other officers when they heard the gunshot. "Al about 8:42 a.m., they went in with tear gas and then found him in the bed­ room. deceased." said Ford. No other shots were fired during the standoff and no officers or civilians were injured. "He was apparently despondent over the separation and pending divorce." -Undersheriff Don Ford "He was apparently despondent over the separation and pending divorce." said Ford, adding that police had not received any calls to the residence in the past. Stratton was healthy, said Ford, and tests are being performed to determine if be had been under lhe influence of alcohol or drugs. "She said he smelled strongly like alco­ hol when she asrivnd. but (here was none located in the house nor in his vehicle." said Ford. The incident is still under investigation by Barry County Sheriff;; Department de­ tectives Top Class of ’99 students announced at Delton Kellogg Middleville will keep police dept. The Middleville Village Council Tuesday night voted to keep its local police department rather than contract with services from the Barry County Sheriffs Department The atmosphere at the Village Council meeting May 11 was much different from a public hearing held just a week earlier to discuss the possibility of turning over local police duties to lhe county sheriff and disband the local force. Village President Lon Myers asked for comment from lhe individual council members. William Nesbitt said, "I think that we should keep lhe present department and look fur ways to improve it" Council members agreed in their subsequent vote and Councilwoman Marilyn Vandenberg recommended that a special committee look into ways to improve the department including refining the job description of the chief of police. After lhe vote. Myers told lhe council that considering a move to police coverage by the county sheriff might still be a good move for the future The issue had been brought up partly because of residents' complaints about the local department. The personnel committee also will begin negotiating with the police officers’ union on a new contract. The current contract expires at lhe end of June. The valedictorian of the Delton Kellogg High School Class of 1999 is Mary Henson (right). The salutatorian is Marcel Gesmundo, Commencement exercises will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. June 6. at the high school gymnasium, according to Principal Paul Blacken. Sharing Highest Honors at Delton High School this year with cumulative grade point averages of between 3.85 and 4.0 are (from left) Marcel Gesmundo, Mary Henson, Katie Riffev and Katie Wheeler. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 Delton Kellogg High School students with High Honors (grade point averages of 3.5 to 3.849 are (from left, seated) Jennifer Gale, Heather Case. Meghan O'Meara. Deborah Robertson, Heidi Homister, Amanda Tobias. Melissa Murphy, Kristina Woodman, (standing) Brian Lillibridge. Mike Kammeraad. Denny Bourdo. Jeremy Brown. Kyle Matteson. Ian Braunschneider and Bruce Lindberg, Students receiving Honors (cumulative gpa of 3.0 to 3.49) for the Delton Kellogg High School Class of 1999 are (front row. from left) Crystal Lybrink, Cori Cypret, Samantha Muday, Darcy Morgan. Christy NcSmith, Brooke Reynolds, (second row) Doug Wertman. Adam Beach, Eric Priest, Jason Gillett, A’.son Vliek. Jamie Samis. Sarah Kirkestue, (third row) Ben Herbert, Anthony Bern, t, Corey Boedecker, Jim Browneye. (fourth row) Matt Egner, Nick Keck, Rick Nutts Aaron Schultz. Jay Molitor and Ben Bever. Missing from the pinto are Courtney 1 eraha. Nancy Robinson. Gina Noto. Angela Johnson, Johnny Hicks. Amber Barker, Jon Haneckow, Logan Bullard and Carolyn Greenman. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 13. 1999 IETTBKS...frcm cur readers Bible again sheds light on current events Dear editor: I wonder if this could be the longest con­ tinuously running question in the history of man. “What caused this?” This also has to be one of the broadest questions to enter the mind of man, cover­ ing every imaginable subject from the mega question “What caused the universe?” to "What caused the smallest building blocks of matter'?” or “What caused the apple to fall down rather than up?" Or perhaps this is the greatest challenge to the mind of man - “What causes people to think like that, talk like that, and act like that'?" Someone sometime ago gathered enough evidence together to motivate him to make a very bold and dogmatic statement or law concerning this, “on running" question, “What caused this?” That statement or law goes something like this: For every effect there must be a sufficient cause. Now that statement or law motivates humans to ask, seek and knock in search of answers. This law has motivated man's search and discovery of literally millions of causes and effects. However, the essence of this law has to be the truth. The truth is real­ ity. A lie is someone’s attempt to improve on the truth. I suppose it's only human wis­ dom when some man-made disaster strikes, to call in the pros and everybody says “why?” What caused this?" A baby seems to be the most moldable thing I can think of. The last four, five and six decades have been a terrific prosing ground for this law of cause and effect, because things have changed so fast with the accompanying cause and effect. As a baby grows into an adult man or woman, everything that person secs, hears or expe­ riences makes an impact on that person, tempered, altered or directed by the deci­ sions and choices that person makes along the way. This certainly is cause and effect. Do you suppose we might change the effects if we could identify the cause? The first cause is parents. Our all-wise Creator, without asking man, decided that every child should have two parents, father and mother. These parents certainly were intended to have the greatest impact on their child. Someone has said, a pat on the back produces very positive results if given soon enough, often often, high enough and low enough. Our Creator has preserved these encouraging words for patents. “Train up a child in the way he should go. And when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6. The second cause is a person’s god or God. This may even over rule at least some of the effects caused by parents. A person Is "god or God” is any person or thing one thinks of as being most important. This also determines a person’s morals and ethics (right and wrong). Therefore because God loves us and wants the best for us. He com­ manded us, “You shall have no other gods before Me.” Exodus 20:3, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (right-wiseness), and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33, and "Those wik» make them (idols) arc like them; so is everyone who trusts in them.” Psalms 115:8. The third cause and effect is teachers, mentors, peers, etc. They too make an impact on every child. Jesus said it this way: “...Can the blind lead the blind” Will they not both fall into the ditch? A disciple Correction: The name of Brandon M. Burke in­ advertently was omitted from the honor roll listing for Hastings High School in lhe April 29 edition of lhe Banner. He should have been listed un­ der freshman honors (3.10 to 3.49 grade point average). he H*Tastings BaNNER Devoied to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like this teacher." Luke 6:39-40. Personal choices, options and decisions that every person makes produces more cause and effect. Many, many other things impact all people, such as environment, entertainment, music, the printed page, pic­ tures, TV, computers, etc. Last, but not least, is this concept that must be included in this cause and effect of each person; your faith is the foundation of your future including eternity. If your faith is in the truth all is well. But if it is not in the truth, you are deceived. “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?" Jeremiah 17:9 “Sanctify them by your truth. Your word is truth." John 17:17 "Jesus said... 1 am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father cxcep: through Me.” John 14:6 “Now faith is the (foundation) substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen " Hebrews 11:1 Our faith is the ultimate cause, producing the unique effect. The question is - Is your faith in the right­ eousness (right-wiseness) of God (Creator and Sustainer of all) or in the righteousness (right-wiseness) of man? whose "... heart (control center) is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?" Jeremiah 17:9. Your (our) real, genuine faith determines your future, your thoughts, your talk, your walk (your actions). Faith c. nlains our past, our life. Real, genuine faith works. Real, genuine faith in the Lord Jesus Christ works by (agape) love. Which means, 1 want the best for you, and 1 am ready and willing to help you. I like that, it is the greatest and nicest motivator I have found. “God is (agape) love." I John 4:8-16. The devil is a murderer and a liar. See John 8:44. Now read the whole chapter, it will shed a lot of light on, current events. Russ Sarver Hastings Nashville series prompts memories To the editor: 1 have been interested in reading Joyce Wcinbrecht’s articles about Nashville. It has brought to mind some things as I remember them. Dan Gariingcr married one of my father’s sisters, so we visited them quite often. I think a man named Bird was County Sher­ iff, who lived next door. He had a son my age. We used to go down to the river, about where the present bridge is, and play with the dip nets. I believe Joe Hurd was the Ford dealer. Of course, C.L. Glasgow was a friend of my father’s. I believe the governor appointed him to the old Railroad Commission, which later became the Public Service Commis­ sion. I remember my father going to Lansing for repairs. Somehow we met C.L. Glasgow and he insisted on taking my father out to lunch. So, of course, I went along, I believe barefoot - to the Olds Hotel. I remember C.L. bought me a nice piece of watermelon. But all of this is another story of how he got the present bridge and read down the hill, through Governor Alex Grosbeck. It seems that in 1914, a man named Peter Rolhaar had a store in Nashville, also one of the Maurers. They decided to go back to the fatherland for a visit. They got to Ger­ many before the first world war broke out. (Remember the G»’ns of August?) and were detained some time before they were allowed to come home. As soon as my father learned they were back in Nashville, he loaded up the family car one Sunday afternoon and went to Rothaar's to listen to the story about the war, etc. Wherever the boat landed they had to cross Belgium by rail. As the train went through Belgium (this was a few weeks before war was declared) he said to his part­ ner Mr. Maurer “Why are all those French and British troops along the tracks in Bel­ gium?” Your history' books will probably say the Germans violated Belgian neutrality. They expected the Germans to take off for France, then they would slip in behind them, but of course the German spy system told them to go through Belgium. He told us about the shells the Germans used; they would not poison a wound as did the French and British. If there are any of the Maurer or Rothaar families left, I would be glad to talk with them about these things. I am sure the information we get from the news media or our history books is some­ times questionable. I was bom in I90£.6O I thought I would pass this along while I could still remember. j Victor EcKardt, Lake Odessa Write Us A Letter: ' The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Public Opinion Know Your Schools.,, Schools are committed to safe setting In the aftermath of the school tragedy that occurred in Littleton. Colo., people all across the country are expressing concern that maybe such an incident could occur in their schools and arc questioning if their schools are prepared for such situations. Certainly this is a valid concern and a valid question if their schools arc prepared for such situations. Certainly this is a valid concern and a valid question for the Hastings Area Schools. Parents and community members should know that the Hastings Area School System docs have a crisis intervention plan for such emergencies. The plan initially was devel­ oped in the mid-1980s to respond to tragedies such as a student or staff member suicide or death, but was expanded greatly in the early 1990s to include a large number of crisis and emergency situations that can occur in school settings. The plan was fur­ ther expanded and refined in 1997 by the crisis intervention team, which includes a counselor and administrator from each school level and district administrators. Though the plan is treated somewhat confidentially so that students won’t find out procedures for bomb threats, for exam­ ple, in 1997, copies of the plan were given to representatives of 22 community agen­ cies and organizations, which would be mobilized to provide assistance to the Hast­ ings Area Schools in the event of a particu­ lar emergency. These representatives pro­ vides a valuable resource to the schools and have assisted school personnel with training to handle bomb threats and training of maintenance personnel and school bus dri­ vers to conduct bomb searches. In addition, the Hastings City Police con­ ducted a safety audit of the schools earlier this year, and representatives of several community agencies participated with school counselors and administrators in specialized grief counseling over the last two years. With such training and assis­ tance, parts of the plan have been imple­ mented successfully over the past several years. Whenever an incident like the one in Lit­ tleton occurs, the plan is checked to deter­ mine if changes need to be made as a result of the lessons learned from those incidents. Once again, the plan is being reviewed in terms of the specific situation in Littleton, should a Littleton-type scenario occur in one of the school buildings. And, as has been done in the past, Hastings Area School System personnel will cooperate with legal authorities to prosecute anyone who breaks the law to the maximum extent possible. In the meantime, we’ve implemented a “Silent Observer" type program at Hastings High School and Hastings Middle School so that students can anonymously contact the police about school safety issues. Also, a school representative is going to be attending a Michigan Sheriffs’ Association seminar on recognizing, identifying, and managing juveniles at high risk for violence in the schools. Even though all of these things have been completed or arc undei way. we hope every­ one realizes that no matter how much plan­ ning is done, every contingency can’t possi­ bly be anticipated. Nevertheless, school personnel arc expected to provide a safe school setting for students and staff mem­ bers. and the Hastings Area School System is committed to do so! Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spancar Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Carton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. What about board pr The Lakewood Board of Education recently learned that it cannot prayer before iu meetings. How do yon feel about that and what do; should do? Punished by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dtvtwn cf J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1952 N Broadway Hashngs. Ml 49056-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacoba President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacoba Vtce President Stephen Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant EMor) Shelly Sulset Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5 30 p m . Saturday 8 30 a m • Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Cindy O’Neill Dan Buetge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County S27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 William Strlmb.ck, Lake Odeaaai Robert Lillie Caledoah: Joyce Hutaairt, Lak. Odeaaa: 'I think they should be able "I think It is sad. I know we to have prayer. I don't see have to obey tbe law and even anything wrong with it. * though tbe board may not pray in public. I know they pray and I know prayer works." “If they all agree, they should continue to do a. but If there is any conflict, h's againrt the law and It should be Mopped." Dan Goh,men, Laasiagi "I guess they'd better cut II "We don't do that here. 1 prefer not to do IL It has to do out." with respecting others' ideas, no matter what our personal preference is " K«»4I Horton, Haotlago: "I think prayer should be accepted. because it's your religion — no one can take that from you." �TM Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 13. 1999 - Page 5 Students honored at Rotary luncheon Ten Hastings High School seniors were honored Monday by the Hastings Rotary Club at the annual Honors Convocation Luncheon. Al the luncneon. Rev. Jeff Arnett of Thomapple Valley Church urged the hon­ orees to live their life with grace. "You may not change tbe world." be told the students. "There are many great people in life you will meet who won't write a book, star on a TV show or become fa­ mous. But that doesn't mean they wont do great things. The great people are doing great things when no one is looking. They do it because it’s tbe right thing to do. It goes to character and integrity. People talk of the importance of feeling good. They wait things in their life to be easy — no pressure on themselves. Real life is living with character, excellence, determination, dedication, and integrity. Be honest. Tbe dream I have is that my kids will say someday to their kids that Grandpa was an honest man — be had character." Those honored included: Matthew Bradley, son of Bill and Nancy Bradley. Bradley played two years of JV soccer and two years of varsity soccer, where be was captain one year, woo tbe Lee Kaiser Award and was all-county. He played four years of varsity tennis, achiev­ ing ill-conference and all-county status in 1998. He played two years of basketball, was on tbe honor roll four years, and has been a member of the National Honor Society two yean. Other affiliations in­ clude Ski Club four yean; the Fellowship of Christian Athletes one year, and Exchange Club Student of the Month, May 1999. He is a member of the Presbyterian Youth Fellowship and has participated in mission trips for four yean. He participated in tbe Rotary Life Leadership program. He will attend Hope College in the fall to pur­ sue a degree in education, majoring in math and/or computer science. He wants to be an elementary or secondary education teacher and coach tennis. Sarah Byington, daughter of Robert and Martha Byington. Affiliations /accomplishments include Interact four years, one year as vice president and one year as co-president; Key Club four years; International Club two yean; National Honor Society two years, one as secretary; FCA one year, Spanish Chib one year. Ski Club one year, Prom Committee one year; Homecoming Committee four yean; Humanities Club one year, JV soccer two years, wi:h ooe year as captain; varsity soccer two years; Academic Letter 10th grade; Academic Pin 1 Ith grade; Academic Aw ard 12lh grade; All-Academic Award ■ Soccer, 11th grade; Scholar-Athlete 12lh grade; Thomapple Valley Soccer Club two yean; Indoor Soccer, Soccer Zone, ,‘wo yean; Rotary Life Leadership Conference. Community service includes: VA Hospital volunteer. AIDS Quilt volunteer, Tendercare weekly visitor, attends Thomapple Valley Church. She plans to attend Western Michigan University. Sally Edger, daughter of Bruce and Martha Edger. Affiliations/accomplishments include: Interact four yean, in which time she was secretary/treasurer. president, and co-president; Student Council 10th &12th grades, vice-president; International Club two yean, president two yean; vanity tennis four years, ooe as co-captain; vanity track four yean, distance captain; Spanish Club two yean; Fellowship of Christian Athletes ooe year. Ski Club two years; Academic Letter two yean; Honor Roll four yean; National Honor Society two yean; Youth in Government; District Rotary Life Leadership Conference; Homecoming Court; Exchange Club Student of tbe Month. She has helped build houses for tbe needy for three yean on summer mission trips. She will attend the University of Michigan, majoring in communications. Erica Fulmer, daughter of Marcy and Paul Fulmer. Affiiiations/accomplishmenu include: basketball four years, captain; track four years, captain; volleyball two years; Interact Club; Key Club; International Club; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; National Youth Leadership forum on medicine; National Honor Society; St. Rose Youth Group. She will attend Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN majoring in pre-med She plans on being a pediatrician or sports medicine physician. Andrew M. Keller, son of Jeff and Sally Keller. Affiliatioos/accomplishments include: football four years — four years as captain, all-county, all-conference, all-area, all-state honorable mention; basketball four years; JV baseball two years; varsity base­ ball two years; band one year, choir two years; FCA two years; Interact one year; Key Club one year; Exchange Club Youth of tbe Month; Presbyterian Church youth group and youth mission trip; YMCA Youth Leadership Camp. He will attend Hope College, majoring in education, tninoring in biology, and playing football. He plans on being a teacher and coach. Students honored by the Hastings Rotary are pictured with their parents standing behind them: (front row, from left) Adam Whitney, Erika Jane Simpson. Erica Fulmer, Andrew Mitchell Keller and Sally Edger; (back row) Karen and Jim Whitney, Nancy and Jeff Simpson. Marcy Fulmer. Paul Fulmer. Jeff and Sally Keller, and Bruce and Martha Edger. Honored students are shown here with their parents standing behind them: (front row, from left) Jim Storms, Matthew Bradley. Sarah Byington, Patti Kristine Stockham and Tara Louise Stockham; (back row) Dave and Debbie Storms. Nancy and Bill Bradley. Martha and Robert Byington and Jody and Stan Stockham. Pastor Jeff Arnett of Thomapple Valley Church told the students that real life is living with character, excellence, determination, dedication, integrity and honesty. Erika J. Simpson, daughter of Nancy and Jeff Simpson. Affiliatiocis/accomplisbments include: varsity tennis four years — co-captain as senior, all­ conference, all-county; volleyball four years — all-county as senior; softball four years — co-captain, all-county as junior. Science Show team three years; Youth in Government three years; Exchange Club, vice president, youth of tbe month; academic Top 10; member St. Rose of Lima Church; involved in high school community service class; Thomapple Valley Soccer Club two years; Indoor Soccer. Soccer Zone, two years; Rotary Life Leadership Conference. She plans on attending Penn Slate University to study English and law, with the goal of becoming a lawyer. Patti K. Stockham, daughter of Stan and Jody Stockham. Cheerleader for fresh­ man and JV football and basketball; JV softball; Key Club three years; Humanities Club ooe year; Interact three years; FCA oee year; Student Council — 10th grade alderman, 11th grade vice president. 12th grade ex. board VP; Homecoming Court; Homecoming Committee, senior charity drive committee; community service mem­ ber — pop can drive, reading to elementary kids; Positive Role Model Program (DARE); AIDS Quilt volunteer; Blood Drive committee; varsity choir two years; choir seven years; YAC Summerfest Committee; mission trip; part-time job al theater; Southeastern Carnival volunteer; fund-raising to send handicapped people to camp; reading at nursing homes; VA vol­ unteer, Walk for Warmth; fifth grade camp counselor. She will be attending Western Michigan University majoring in mathe­ matics with the goal of teaching math at the middle or high school level. Tara L. Stockham, daughter of Stanley and Jody Stockham. Affiliations/ accomplishments: Class president in freshman, sophomore and junior years; Executive Board President as senior; Spanish Club one year. Fellowship of (□iristian Athletes as senior; National Honor Society vice president as senior; Key Club as senior; musicals "Grease" and "Cinderella;* Exchange Club Youth of the Month Feb. 1999; 1998-99 Homecoming Queen; JV softball 9th, 10th grades; cheer­ leader 9th, 10th grades; Youth Advisory Council 'YAC); Summerfest Committee; Yellow Ribbon Committee; Girl Scout Day Camp volunteer; church mission trip four years; Hastings Theater job. She will attend Michigan State University to major in special cducauon/secondary education (mathematics). Jim Storms, son of Dave and Debbie Storms. Affiliations/accomplishments: vanity basketball — all-county, all-confer­ ence, all state honorable mention; varsity football; varsity track — all-county, all­ conference; varsity tennis; Student Council; Interact; church mission trip; YMCA; basketball camps for Coach Schills; Rotary Life Leadenhip weekend. He will attend Grand Valley State University or Central Michigan to study health sciences with tbe goal of becoming an athletic trainer or physical therapist and eventually owning his own orthopedic company. Adam Whitney, son of Jim and Karen Whitney. Affilialions/accomplishmcau; basketball four yean — co-captain as se­ nior, 1999 first team all-county; baseball four yean —1998 first-team all-county; Key Club; Interact; Student Council; National Honor Society; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; 1998 junior honor guard at graduation; 1998 Hastings Homecoming King; Exchange Club Youth of the Month Jan. 1999; Scholar Athlete 1998-99; community service class; mem­ ber Fust Baptist Church of Hastings; YMCA jobs including baseball umpire and Camp Algonquin maintenance; job at TNR Machine summer 1998. He will attend Central Michigan University, majoring in marketing. My mother's name is MARY PARKER and though this may sound panial, she will always be a blessing from God - a wonderful, caring, loving and understanding mother and friend. 1 cannot express enough what it meant to us to be able to have the time with Mom at home. To say as many ‘1 love you", 'forgive me". "I’m sorry", "it’s okay", "we will meet you there", lots of hugs and kisses, as the two weeks could hold for the rest of our lives. In a situation such as this, there is a real need for dif­ ferent ones to come together to make it work in lhe right way. I would really like to be able to say "Thank You" to those who were there for us. thank you to: Pennock Hospital for lhe tender care and undersunding in our times of emergency. Thocnapple Manor and their staff, who became a big pan of our lives in lhe past couple years to help lake care of a very precious member You pul up with my "mothering role" very patiently Dr. Smith, the .Manor's physician, you took the time to talk to me and hear my concerns, ques­ tions and gave me guidance. You are an expen in the area of elderly with Gods blessing Mercy Ambulance for lhe wonderful pan you look in my family being able to spend our last Christmas with Mom at home, and to bring her home again for lhe last lime “Sue", who is with lhe Attention Business Owners (Remember Alzheimer's Association at the Holland Office In other decisions ar lhe very first offset of the situation, your guid­ ance and suppon gate security to fohvw through. Al­ though we never met in person. I knew you were just a telephone call away. 24 hours. 7 days a week. The Free Methodist Church, for your entire Spiritual guidance and suppon. I am not sure how any of this part of our lives would base turned out if not for God's guidance. The peace and understanding stays with us. Ray and Tom Girrbach, you are so very compassionale. support­ ive and patient Friends, who took that extra moment to stop by. Mom always did enjoy the company Sometimes we are so tied up in our fast paced world that it is hard to see a few minutes meaning so much. The moments you gave will last forever in our hearts and lhe strength you gave for us to carry on with smile-, and laughter are price­ less My husband, Rick, for being there and a part of lhe decision making My children. Bob. Kelly. Taunya, Kenny. Teresa. V'my and Feather, thank you for setting aside your fears and putting your grandmother's wishes above all else It was hard but you brought out lhe true meaning of a family Again, to lhe Barry County Hos­ pice, your compassion, support 24 hours. 7 days a week and to everyone else wlxi was a part of making this a time to keep close lo our hearts. Our county holds a kx for the people of the community and u is filled with canng people CwUJE who are there for those in need. Sincerely. Beth Smith VSisZ with a special Congratulations Student Advertisement in the 1999 Graduation issue of the: • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Hastings Banner Call one of our sales representatives today at... (616) 945-9554 Don't miss this special opportunity to honor your graduate! �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 13. 1999 Spring Fling is Friday through Sunday in Hastings New attractions and favorite activities will be combined into the 1999 edition of Hastings' annual Spring Ring. Friday through Sunday. May 14-16. The event is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and includes many local organizations and the muscle­ power of 900 Hastings Middle School stu­ dents and their adult chaperones plus Hast­ ings High students from lhe community service class who will be tackling a variety of clean-up tasks in partnership with the city of Hastings. The Spring Fling Committee has worked hard to showcase the wonders of Barry County for Michigan Week and create funfilled days of activities for families. Spring Ring Chairwoman Julie DeBoer said "I'm excited about the new additions to lhe festivities," she said. New attractions include a used sports equipment sale, a climbing lower for the adventurous, and a Rapjack Dinner at Charlton Park Many garage sales will be held in the Hastings area on Friday and Saturday as part of lhe event and a map of locations is published elsewhere in this issue of lhe Reminder Friday Anyone willing to push a broom is in­ vited to join local business people and Chamber members as they sweep State Street, beginning at 9 a m. Friday. The work starts at the comer of Jefferson and State streets. Refreshments will be served to sweepers afterwards al City Hall At the same time, sixth through eighth grade Hastings Middle School students will vacate their building and will help m a va­ riety of clean-up tasks around town, includ­ ing sweeping. They will be painting Tire hydrants, washing city vehicles and cleaning the city <Ulc-^Aliip the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Paitor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service. 9:30 *.m . Sunday School 11:00 am.. Sunday Erening Service 6 00 p.m., Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham PiUor Robert Norton. Phone 621-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a m . Evening Service at 6.00 pm ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting al 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T Hustwick. vicar at 948-9604 St Andrew 's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mkh James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m. Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p.m Wednesday acUyBies 7 UO p m arc. Rainbows or JI Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Tec«. Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday. 9 00 a m , Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 am . Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m. for all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6.30 to 8:00 pm.; BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m ; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8.-00 am , freewill of­ fering. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd , I mile cast of Hastings. Rus Sarver, Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10.40 a m. - Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meet­ ing with “Youth With a Message". 945-9224; 6 30 pm - Bible Study for all. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of lhe HvrldWide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broad­ way and W. Center) Church Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m. and 10 a m Christian Education 10 a m; Nursery Available at 10 ajn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 ajn.; Worship 11 a.m.. P.O. Box 63, Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 pm . Sunday Masses 8 00 am and 11 00 a.m ; Confession Saturday 4:00 - 4-30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6:00 p m evening Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 27jO Wall Lake Rd.. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a m.. 915 a.m and 11:20 a.m Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 am. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs. 9 a m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning: 9:30 am . Sunday School, 10:45 a.m Morning Worship. Wednesday b 00-8 00 p.m Warriors (grades KSth), serving evening meals to War­ riors, 6:00 p.m ; Youth Fellowship 6 45 pan to 8 30 pan tirades 12th) Thursday 7 00 p m Prayer Meeting (Child care provMcd) '■ ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058. St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 a m 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch - Music; Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9:30 a m. for children and aduits. Morning Worship Service, 11 00 a.m.. Evening Service 6:00 p.m Wednesday - Family Night 6:00 p.m . Awana. Jr A Sr. High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer Thursday A M - Women's Bible Study Thursday P.M. - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study. Call Church Office for more information 948-8004. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St., Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don RgaOC. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children^ min­ istry. youth group, adult small g??"p ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 am.. Church Service 10.30 am.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077. Service Times 9 00 a.m. Traditional. 10:15 a.m Sun­ day School; 1115 a m. Contempo­ rary Ser.ce Nursery pros idea Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7.30 p.m For more information call the church office This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches <£ these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Bnwdvxjv - Hacbagt BOSLEY PHARMACY ■'Prescript»om" I IK S Jefferson 945-1429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd H jximgv Michigan CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 8799 Gull Road. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243; 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiration Minister: Rev Mana Bareewski. Co-Ministcr. Rev Gerrc Parker Time 10:15 a m Healing Service, 11 00 am Celebration. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Services. Bible Classes 10 a m.. Worship 11 a.m . Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail, Associ­ ate Pastor Phorc 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m Morning Workhip. 5:30 pm. Kid's quizzing. 6:00 p.m evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m , Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday. 9:00 a m . Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study. Bible Study and Praver in Sanctuary. For further informa•on call the churdHlffice "GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616) 945-9414. Sunday. May 16 8 00 & 10:45 a m. Worship. 9.30 Sunday School (all ages); 12:30 p m. AAL Branch, pizza lunch, 3.00 Piano Recital. Thursday, May 13 - ID.30 a m.. Bible Study/Wwship (lunch out); 4 00 p m. Chil­ dren^ Choir; 4:45 Youth Ensemble, 7.-00 Adult Choir. Teen 'AA'NA. Saturday. May 15 - 9:30 Catcch.sm 4; 8:00 NA. Tuesday. May 18 7:00 p.m. Cong. Council; 7:30 p.m.. Over. Anon Wednesday, May 19 - 10:00 am Wordwatchers. 7:00 p.m. Altar Guild. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Ed'tciiion Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m. SUNDAYS: 9 30 a m. Sunday School Every Sunday, classes are available for EVERY­ ONE' Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes. Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps, are taught for adults. 10:30 a m Coffee fellow­ ship; 11:00 a.m Worship - child care available for infants & tod­ dlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade WEDNESDAYS - 4:30 p.m Pio­ neer Clubs THURSDAYS. - 7 30 p.m.. Chancel Choir Thursday. May 6 - National Day of Prayer Tuesday. May 11 • 12:00 p.m., HtNooners. Potluck Lunch Program Tuesday. May 18 - 6:30 p.m , UM Men. Dinner Program FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Ken’ Keller. Pastor Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah’s Ark PreSchool Thursday. May 13 6:45 p.m.. Praise Team Friday. May 14 - Last Day of school for Noah's Ark PreSchool. Picnic. 7 00 pjn Girl Scout Lock-In Sunday. May 16 - 8 30 a m Chancel Choir Warm-up. 9 00 a.m Traditional Worship Service*. 9 50 am Chil­ drens Worship. 10 00 a m Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. 10 10 am Sunday School for all ages. 11.20 a m Contemporary Worship Service* ’Nursery is provided during both Worship Services The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM Radio 5 00 Middle High Youth take rummage upstairs Monday. May 17 - 9:00 am -5 00 pm Set up for Rummage Sale. 7 30 p m Trustees Tuesdav. Mas 18 6 15am Men's Bible Studs at the YMCA Office; 8 30 a m Womens Bible Study • Sr High Classroom. 9 00-5 00 pm Sd up for Rummage Sale. 6 45 p m pm Praise Team Wednesday. Mas 19 9 00 am-5 00 pm Set up for Rummage Sale. 6 00 p m Church Night Supper. 6 45 p m Children's Time. 6 45 p m Adult Bible Study. 6 45 pm Youth Bible Studs. 700 p m Chancel Choir parks, the Industrial Incubator, the recy­ cling center; and working al the Star School Nature Trail and YMCA Camp and handling other tasks, according to English and math teacher Cheryl Goggins Principal Mike Spahr, Gen Pyles, Dan Bcnningfield and Goggins are lhe coordina­ tors of the students' clean-up activities and have been working with Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod and other city em­ ployees to finalize the day's work schedule. The day's activities develop a sense of community for lhe students, Goggins said, and encourages them to take pride and own­ ership in lhe work they do. In turn, their bard work helps make the community a better place, she said. During lhe day. if community residents want to provide water (hoses) or bathroom facilities for lhe students, please put a sign out in tbe yard, she said. Later in tbe day. beginning al 4 p.m. Fnday and going into the evening, flap­ jacks, whole hog sausage, real maple syrup and coffee or milk will be served at His­ toric Charlton Park. The "all you can eat meal" is S3 for adults and S2 for kids. There will be free admission to the park and 11k historic buildings will be open. Carriage rides will be available and the gas and steam engines will be running and pulling trailers for rides. Music will be provided by the Back Yard Pickers. Alias Good Ole Boys and Mid-Lakes Chorus Chapter of Sweet Ade­ lines Barbershop group of Richland. "I'm looking forward to spending Friday evening al Chariton Park and enjoying the old-fashioned flapjack dinner and activi­ ties," DeBoer said. "What a wonderful and inexpensive way to avoid cooking and have fun." Saturday "I encourage everyone to bring tbe fam­ ily and spend lhe day at the courthouse. The weather is suppose to be great." De­ Boer said. Besides the garage sales, many events wili take place on tbe courthouse lawn and surrounding area from 9 am. Io 4 pan: • A Corvette coloring contest, sponsored by Charlton Park. Prizes will be awarded. ■ Cars will be on display, including new cars from area dealers, a variety of classic cars from Hastings Car Club and a Corvette from Jack Lampka • Popcorn, lemonade, coffee and donuts will be sold by the Barry County Red Cross. Their booth also will offer blood pressure checks and first aid kits for hu­ mans and pels will be on sale. An antique ambulance will be on display. • A Tupperware fund-raiser will be con­ ducted by the Animal Shelter 2000. The most famous dogs in tbe county, Tasha and Murphy, will be on band. Animal Shelter 2000 T-shirts and tote bags will be avail­ able. • Food will be sold by lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. • Grilled ribeye steak sandwiches will be offered for $3 each at the courthouse by Felpausch Food Center and all the proceeds will go to help build a new animal shelter. • Displays from area businesses and ser­ vice organizations will be featured. ■ Pony rides will be available. • A perennial plant exchange will be sponsored by lhe Thomapple Garden Club Bring a potted perennial and exchange it for one at the garden club's booth. • Colton candy, provided by Wal-Martwill be sold as a fund-raiser for the County Commission on Aging. • Spring flowers will be offered for sale by area merchants. • The Hastings Public Library will intro­ duce its summer reading program and a drawing will be held for a 16-inch kangaroo puppet. Cookbooks and new library Tshirts will be sold. • Kids games will take place on a corner of lhe lawn. • Live entertainment will be featured on the east steps of lhe courthouse from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • A free movie, "Babe." will be shown al the Hastings Cinema 5 from II a m. to 12:45 p.m. • An auction to benefit the Chamber starts at 1 p m. at a tent on tbe courthouse lawn. Applctree Auctioneering and Kendall Tobias Auctiooeer will conduct lhe event Yes. County Sheriff Steve DeBoer will again be making and donating his famous raspberry pic for the auction. "Steve's practice pic was terrific," said his wife. Julie. I think be has mastered tbe an of raspberry pie halting.' Also on tbe auction block will be an ap­ ple pie baked by Lt. Gary Newell, com­ mander of the Michigan Slate Police Post in Hastings; and a pie baked by Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Other auction items will be a weekend with golf al Shanty Creek, donated by Fel­ pausch, and the proceeds will be split be­ tween lhe Shelter 2000 Committee and the Chamber; old downtown Christmas decora­ tions and other items donated by chamber members. The auction is the chamber's second largest fund-raiser of the year. • Restrooms are available at Hastings Cinema 5. • The County YMCA, in conjunction with the Hastings Rotary Club, will hold a used sports equipment sale from 9 a m. to 3 p m. on lhe courthouse lawn. Donations are being sought, but lhe donors will be able to keep 40 percent of lhe profit, lhe Y and Rotary will split 60 percent. Those proceeds will help send needy kids to YMCA programs and lhe Hastings Rotary will use its profits to help ran Life Leader­ ship Camps for high school leadership programs, said Dave Storms, YMCA direc­ tor. Donations tnay include such items as bikes, skis, baseball, football and hockey equipment, roller blades, sports shoes, balls and exercise equipment Donors arc being asked to bring sports items to the Y this week. "The donor determines the price and we will sell it on that Saturday (May 15).* Storms said. • In collaboration with tbe Chamber and Spring Fling, the Y will be bringing in a 30-fool climbing tower that is geared for all ages and all climbing abilities. Three can climb at a time for S5 each, per climb. All proceeds will help send needy kids Io Y programs. "Not only will people get an experience of a neat mountain climb, but they also will be helping needy folks go to a YMCA program," Storms said. Tbe climbing lower will be supervised by trained adventure facilitators, be said. "Flexfab has already contributed half of the rental cost for iC Storms said • A golf Utting to benefit tbe Animal Shelter 2000 Committee starts at 9 ajn. The registration deadline has been ex­ tended until Wednesday. May 12 Io sign up. The golf outing, a four-person best ball scramble, will be held at Mulberry Fore golf Course. An Oldsmobile Alcro from Dreisbach Motors, Inc. of Hastings will be given away to tbe first golfer who has a "hole-mone" on hole number two. SPRING FUNG, continued page 7 George E. Waldron HASTINGS - Mr. George E. Waldron, age 81. of Hastings, passed away Thursday. May 6. 1999 at his residence. Mr. Waldron was bom February 28, 1918 in Little Rock. Arkansas, the son of Elisha and Electra (Thom) Waldron. They moved to Lake Odessa where he graduated from High School in 1936. He married Mildred Curtis on June 10,1939. Mr. Waldron was employed at E.W. Bliss for 32 years, then 14 years at Reilly Manufacturing in Toledo, Ohio, and retired in 1965. He was a live member of Lodge #52 of The Paternal Association of Masons. The Hastings Elks Lodge #1965. Mr. Waldron was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Linda in 1990. He is survived by his wife. Mildred Waldron of Hastings; daughters, Trudy Waldron of Grand Rapids. Georgia (Phillip) Bonner of Traverse City. Linda (Bruce) Thompson of Kalamazoo; one son, Leroy (Linda) Waldron of Hastings; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; sister, Virginia (Charles) Beal of Belmont; several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services were held Monday, May 10, 1999 at the Gixrbach Funeral Home ic Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated as well as the Hastings Elks Lodge and the Hastings Masonic Lodge. Burial was held at Woodland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. DELTON - Mrs. Beryl I. Sage, age 80, of Delton, passed away at her residence on May 11. 1999. She was bom of February 16, 1919 in Barry Township, the daughter of Ear! and Hattie (Litts) Pennock. She was a member of the Kingsley Ladies Aid Extension, and Farm Bureau. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, visiting with friends, and playing Pedro. She was especially proud of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband. Mahlan Sage on August 15, 1987; and brothers. Dale and Keith Pennock. Mrs. Sage is survived by one daughter, Marc Squier Debra (Michael) Sutler of Lawton, Oklahoma; three sons, Wayne (Janet) Gay of MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Marc Squier, age Olivet, Larry (Joan) Gay of Paw Paw, and 90, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, Kevin (Diann) Sage of Delton; nine May 6, 1999 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren; Mr. Squier was bom November 11, 1908 and four nephews. (Armistice Day) in Brooklyn, New York, the Visitation will be held on Thursday, May son of LA. Squier Sr. and Agnes Wray. 13. 1999 from 2:00-4:00PM and 6:00­ He was raised in Brooklyn, New York and 8:00PM at the Williams Funeral Home of Battle Creek, Michigan. He attended P.S. 152 Delton. and Manual Training High School in Funeral services will be held on Friday, Brooklyn and Battle Creek Central High May 14, 1999 at 11:00AM at the Williams School, graduating in 1925. He attended Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden Battle Creek College for two or three years, officiating. and spent a summer at Cornell University Internment will take place at the East studying Hotel and Restaurant Management. Hickory Comers Cemetery. Mr. Squier married Katherine Louise Blake Memorial contributions may be made to on February 26, 1938 in Middleville and later Barry Community Hospice or a charity of to Doris M. Standley on October 11, 1967, one’s choice will be appreciated. also in Middleville. He was employed at Blake Manufacturing Division of Keeler Brass Company as Flossie M. Weinberg Manager. Mr. Squier was a member of lhe DELTON - Mrs. Flossie M. Weinberg, Middleville Rotary Club since 1956, and the age 93, of Delton, passed away at her home Middleville United Methodist Church. He was on May 9, 1999. Thomapple Township Supervisor from 1974­ Mrs. Weinberg was bom in Walkerville, 1980, and Assessor in 1981. He served on the Michigan, on December 30. 1906, the Barry County Planning Commission, and as daughter of William and Della (Beck) Henion. Village President several times. He was an She married Noel F. Weinberg on October Officer in the Naval Reserve during World 24, 1942 and he preceded her in death on War n, and served at the Glenview Naval Air December 10, 1994. Station in Illinois. Mrs. Weinberg was a beautician in the He was preceded in death by his first wife, Battle Creek area for over fifty years. She Katherine; one sister, Muriel Squier of Long wintered in Seminole, Florida, enjoyed Beach, California; and one brother, William traveling and most of all enjoyed her home at Squier of Sandwich, Illinois. Long Lake. Mr. Squier is survived by his wife, Doris Flossie was also preceded in death by her M. Squier. one daughter, Susan Raab of two brothers. Middleville; two step-daughters, Veronica Mrs. Weinberg is survived by her son, Scofield of Middleville, and Jacqueline Phares Weinberg of Delton; granddaughters, (Alfred) Lemcooi of Lewiston; one step-son, Kim Juarez and Keli Weinberg; great Lyle T. (Evelyn) Clapper of Detroit; twelve grandson, Robert LaParl; brothers, Paul grandchildren; many great grandchildren. Henion of Grayling, and Robert Henion of Funeral and Committal Services for Mr. New Mexico; sister, Betty Clark of Grayling; Squier were held Monday morning. May 10, and several nieces and nephews. 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, According to her wishes, cremation has Middleville. Reverend Roger Timmerman taken place and their will be no visitation. officiated. Private interment will take place at Floral Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lawn Memorial Gardens. Battle Creek. Middleville. For a more lasting memorial, please Memorial contributions may be made to consider memorial contributions to: Good Barry County Animal Shelter. Samaritan Hospice Care. 166 East Goodale Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017-2728. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 13. 1999 - Page 7 Social N€WS Lake Odessa N€UUS .. Betty Harvath to mark 75 years Rogers-Foster to be wed June 26 Come and help us celebrate Betty Har­ vath ¥ 75th birthday party with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren family and friends at the Hope Township Hall, May 16 at 2 p.m. A luncheon will be pro­ vided. Margaret Rogers, daughter of Mike and Jan Rogers and Christian Foster, son of David and Carol Foster, will be united in marriage on June 26 in the United Methodist Church of Belding. Both are graduates of Thomapple Kel­ logg High School. SPRING FLING Continued from page 6 The cost is $50 per person and includes IS boles of golf with a cart and lunch. Pro­ ceeds will be used to build a new animal shelter. Other prizes will be given for the longest drive and ’closest to tbe pin.’ In addition, there will be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. To register for tbe golf outing, contact Melissa at 945-0308; or Deb at 792-1619. • Tbe Meals on Wheels Walkathon starts at 10 am to benefit nutrition programs for senior citizens. (See separate story in this issue.) • Tbe Barry County Republican Party's Lincoln Day Dinner starts with a social hour at 6 p.m at the Elks Lodge. Sunday A Corvette Show and bingo are Sunday's events. Tbe Corvette Show begins at 10 am. at Historic Charlton Part Village, located be­ tween Hastings and Nashville. It is billed as the largest one day show east of lhe Mississippi River. Pingo will be held at the American Le- , gion Pou *45 in Hastings. Tbe doors open at noon and the first earl bird is at 2 p.m. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Rxwckwure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Mark W. Cunningham and Susan Cunningham husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Banc One Fi­ nancial Services. Inc., an Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee. dPted December 30. 1994. and recorded on January 3. 1995 m Uber 622. on Page 267. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY-THREE THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY AND 93/100 dol­ lars ($23,260.93). including interest at 15.310% per annum Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wit be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p.m., on June 17.1999. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Parcel ‘A’: A parcel of land m the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West: Commencing 98 Unks North of the center of said Section, thence North 47 5 de­ grees West 3 Chains 96 Links for the Place of Be­ ginning. thence North 47 5 degrees West 1 Chain 50 Unks. thence South 42 5 degrees West 2 Chains 50 Unks. thence South 47.5 degrees East 1 Cham 50 Unks; thence North 42.5 degrees East 2 Chains 50 Unks to the Place of Beginning Parcel 'B“ Commencing at a point 98 Unks North of the center of Section 20; thence North 47.5 degrees West 5 Chains and 70 Unks to the Northeasterly comer of said lot for Place of Beginning; thence South 42 5 degrees West 10 Rods; thence North 47 5 degrees West 5 Rods; thence North 42.5 de­ grees East 10 Rods, thence South 47 5 degrees East to the Place of Beginning Parcel "C*: A parcel of land m the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North Range 8 West, described as follows Commenc­ ing 64 68 feet North of tbe center of said Section, thence North 47 degrees 30 West. 360 36 feet to the True Place of Beginning, thence South 42 de­ grees 30 West 165 00 feet thence North 47 de­ grees 30 West. 15 84 feet, thence North 42 de­ grees 30’ East. 165 00 feet, thence South 47 de­ grees 30' East. 15 84 feet to the place of Begin­ ning The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 6 1999 Banc One Financial Services. Inc FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for Banc One Financial Services. Inc 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990101024 Hawks (6/3) LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conrtbons of a mortgage made by Jeff A Eldred and Kim D. Eldred, husband and wife and Eugene Eldred (original mortgagors) to TMS Mortgage Inc . dba The Money Stere. Mortgagee, dated December 10. 1996, and recorded on De­ cember 13. 1996 m Uber 680. on Page 698 Barry County Records Michigan, and was as­ signed by said mortgage to The Bank of New York, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 30. 1996. Se­ nes 1996-D. as assignee by an assignment dated November 15. 1997 which was recorded on De­ cember 17. 1998, in document No 1022477. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 65/100 dollars (W^3,65), ^"1'1 annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1D0 p m., on May 27. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 10. Block 11. H J KenfkMs Addition, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 9 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate Dated April 15. 1999 The Bank of New York, as Trustee FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott, PC Attorneys for The Bank of New York, as Tiustee 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990302579 Mustangs (5/13) The annual Lions Club chicken barbecue dinner will be held Saturday. May 15, at the beachside pavilion. Carry-out meals are available. Dining on the premises is a social occasion at the same time as having a great meal. The curbside service is efficient for those wishing to cat elsewhere. Use the Jor­ dan Lake Avenue approach for take-out meals. Use the drive toward the bowling alley for eating on site. Theron and Roberts (Lapworth) King are to be honored at a reception at the close of morning worship at Central United Methodist Church Sunday, May J 6. They are parents of Steven, Fred, James and Diane and Karen. Jim and family live near Big Rapids. Diane and family are at Rich­ land. Karen lives in Grand Rapids. Steven lives in Maryland and Fred is in the Grand Rapids area. Theron is a retired communi­ cations worker with Michigan Bell, a spe­ cialist in Stromberg Carlson systems. Roberta is retired from federal service, doing census surveys other than the tenycar population census. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet tonight. Robert Reed of Holland will be the speaker. Years ago he collected local history using audio taping equipment. Now he has accumulated more from former resident Arlo Pickens using video inter­ view. Arlo is a Lansing resident, a former Lake Odessa business owner. This and all other meetings of the society are open to the public at the Lake Manor dining room. The calendar states that May 15 is to be observed as Armed Forces Day. This is a time to fly one’s flag or hang out the bunting. It is also marked as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The sky will have a new moon in the evening. Retired School Personnel will meet Thursday, May 20, at the Commission on Aging building with a noon luncheon. The program will be brought by member Elvin Betz reporting on the trip he and wife Phyl­ lis made to China. This is the annual meet­ ing for electing part of the officers, each of whom has a two-year term. Reservations are to be made by Saturday this week by calling 374-9420. The city manager at Carson City, Fred Brown, was gratified to receive a copy of a recent Banner, which reported the strong vote of confidence given his son, Michael Brown, by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Karen and Michael Morse of Richland entertained members ofther family Sunday. Tht^.Cflmc froav4tf Rapids, Hastings. Woodland and Lake Odessa. Her mother had arrived Saturday and together they attended the Mother-Daughter banquet at the Gull Lake Community United Methodist Church. Paul and Rhonda Shetteriy are the happy parents of Jacob Dean, bom May 4. His equally happy grandparents are Ron and Alice Martin of Woodland, Phil and Betty Shetteriy of Henderson Road. The Shettcrlys also have Victoria and Hope. The Klein brothers are starting work on another house on Veddcr Road near Bliss and Martin Rvads. The hennery on the Herbruck poultry operation on Portland Road has work weH under way for another long building for lay­ ing hens. Their chickery is nearby on M-66. Death came May 3 to Charles Cecil Cun­ ningham of Holt, who had been bom near Lake Odessa in 1943. He was the son of Daield and Rosie Cunningham of Char­ lotte. who survive him, as do his siblings .. . . Yvonne Baker of Wisconsin, Nancy Cun­ ningham of Lake Odessa and brother Gary, also of Lake Odessa. He leaves his wife, Christine, three sons and a grandson. His other family members include his uncle Dale Cunningham and wife Nancy, his aunt Audra Cunningham and others. He was retired from Barker Fowler Electric compa­ ny in Lansing and had operated Electric Motor Repair inc. also in Lansing. His funeral was at a Charlotte funeral home May 7. Services were held Saturday at the Koops chapel here Saturday, May 8, for Vergil Myers Sr., age 87. He was the widower of Dorothy (Bird) and the husband of Virginia Karrar, whom he married on New Years Day in 1979. He was a Fisher Body worker for 38 years and a charter member of UAW Local 602. He is survived by his wife, three children and stepdaughters of the Karrar family: Donna Vance of Nashville, Gayia Freeman of New Mexico and Phyllis Hy varinen of Lake Odessa and stepson For­ rest Karrar of New Mexico. The Lansing State Journal’s recent sec­ tion on “Great Grads” has. the listings and photos of Lakewood High School t top stu­ dents. Valedictorian is Elizabeth Allen, daughter of Tim and Cheryl Allen of Wood­ land; Amber Bishop of Woodland, daughter of Connie and Warren; Neena Collins of Sunfield; Krystal Handley, daughter of Peter and Lori French and her Handley par­ ents in Arkansas; Amanda Hunt, daughter of Janice and Michael of Clarksville; Tiffany Wells, daughter of Sandy and Ron of Sunfield; Jenny Vander Boon, daughter of Linda and David of Clarksville; Eliza­ beth Fisher, daughter of Joyce and Charles Troyer, daughter of Sharon and Larry of Clarksville. The Congregational Womens Fellowship had a great response to their invitation to women of the church for their Mother­ Daughter breakfast Sunday, May 9, at 8 a.m. Men of the church served the food to the 70- or so guests. The entertainment was * provided by the Pauley family with their puppets. They made a clever presentation. The Rev. Bruce Pauley is pastor of the church. The Alethians of Central UM Church enjoyed their trip Monday. The members assembled at the rural home of Marguerite Dick on Grand River Highway to share rides to Meijer Gardens, where they enjoyed the beautiful foliage and unusual plants. This was the last week when butter­ flies fluttered around in abundance. About 1,000 arc released each week during their annual show, which runs for about seven week*. The lifespan for the insects is three weeks. Much construction is under way. A mound is being built with big earthmoving machinery to establish a prominent place for the DaVince horse sculpture that is coming, a gift from the Meijer family. The horse will be 24 feet long. After two hours at the gardens, the caravan returned to the Dick home. The Shetterlys, Max Deckers and the hostess served a meal. President Helen Miller of Barber Road presided at a brief business meeting. The annual Alethian and Friends chicken barbecue will be Friday, July 9. Word comes that in a matter of days all outgoing mail from Lake Odessa will be sorted at the Lansing distribution center. It will arrive back at the post office pre-sort­ ed for each carrier. Each piece will have a bar code. It was in preparation for this day that the additional four digits were added to our five digit zip code. Will the post office no longer need the several sorting boxes that accommodate the two city carriers and the two or three rural carriers? It has been a curious sight to have a real estate sign on the lawn of the post office listing the prop­ erty for sale. The post office has a long­ term lease on the property for sale. The post office has a long-term lease on the proper­ ty, which includes the vacant lot and the building. The current building is one open area with no private office within its walls. Public Auction HOUSE FOR SALE Thursday, May 27th Property is located at 496 Oakdale. Hastings, Ml The sale will be held at 10:00 am at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI. Minimum bid it SUfiOl S.EV. is $20,933 • Property sells "AS IS" The house is a 2 bedroom. 1 bath ranch on a crawl. 1,5 detached car garrge This foreclosure sale is subject to six month redemption rights Terms: Certified funds delivered to lhe Sheriff at the sale. For mort details contact - Rural Development at (888) 771*6993 Rural Development u An Efuni Opportunity Lender The American Hypnosis Institute Presents STATE OF MICHIGAN FOR THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY STOP SMOKING IN JUST or we will double your money back, on the spot! mately 12.737 square feel I. 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LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JANET L DECKER to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME ADMINISTRATION. US DEPT OF AGRICUL­ TURE now known as USDA. RURAL DEVELOP­ MENT Mortgagee, dated July 7. 1988. and recorded on July 8. 1988. in Liber 468. on page 739. Barry County Records. Michigan, which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty one thousand three hun­ dred sixty four and 75/100 Dollars ($51,364.75). including interest at 9 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 00 p m on May 20. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are described as LOTS 30 AND 31 OF WESLEYAN VILLAGE NUMBER 1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 14 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such saie. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale DATED Apnl 14. 1999 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremam & Associates. PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (5/13) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Countlee) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditio is of a mortgage made by TOM RAINWATER JR A SINGLE MAN AND BAR­ BARA HUGHES. A SINGLE WOMAN to EMER­ GENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA HOMEGOLD. A SO JT H CAROLINA CORPORA­ TION Mortgagee, dated October 20. 1997. and recorded on November 12. 1997. in INSTRU­ MENT #1003979 Barry County Records. Michi­ gan. and assigned by said mortgagee to FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK. AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, by an assignment dated December 23. 1997. and recorded on March 30.1998. tn IN­ STRUMENT 11009576. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of sixty nine thousand six hundred fourteen and 96/100 Dol­ lars ($69,614 96). including interest at 11.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 00 p m. on May 27. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS Barry County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as LOTS 280. 281. 282. OF THE ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES UNIT NUMBER 2 ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 63 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 22. 1999 FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK. AS INDEN­ TURE TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney For Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremas i & Associates. PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (5/20) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USFD FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana K Pebbles to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture Mort­ gagee dated April 15. 1996, and recorded on April 16. 1996, m Liber 657. on page 146. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED FORTY NINE AND 05/100 DOLLARS ($71.149 05). including interest at 6.75% per an­ num Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1 00 o’clock p m on Thursday. June 10. 1999 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings Barry County. Michigan, are described as fhe South one half of Lot 1UCO and 1059. Crty of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 20. 1999 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States De­ partment of Agriculture. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 (5/27) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION we obtain will be used FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven LaForce and Patricia LaForce. husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Commonpoint Mortgage a Michi­ gan corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 10. 1997. and recorded on November 24. 1997. in Document No 1004507. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION. a Delaware corporation, by assign­ ment recorded in Document No 1012104. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which said mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date ot this notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Nine and 08/100 ($122.299 08) Dollars including interest at 11 10 percent per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hast­ ings., Michigan on Thursday June 3. 1999. at 100 pm Said premises-are situated in the Town­ ship of Barry. County of Barry and State of Michi­ gan and are described as Lot 33 and the Southwest 1/2 of Lot 34 of Scott Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Uber 3 of Plats on Page 68. P.P #08003-120-026-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of *uch sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in Witch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apn» <5. 1999 Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation Assignee of Mortgagee Kerth A Sotiroff, Esq SOTIROFF & ABRAMCZYK. PC. 30400 Telegraph Road. Ste 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 (5/20) NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY COUNTY STATE OF MICHIGAN WHO MAY VOTE? Act 451. Public Acu of Michigan. 1976, as amended, provides the following: "The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall n->1 receive the .ete of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not rrg-.-tcred as an elector in ’he City c. Township tn which the person resides...” The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk. City Clerk or School District to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on JUNE 14,1999 IS MAY17,1999 DURING REGULAR WORKING HOURS The election is being held to vote the following: MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION KIMBERLY A. ALDERSON (4 YEAR TERM) DONALD A. MYERS (4 YEAR TERM) This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM. Michigan. Dated: Apnl 16. I*w Donald A. Myers Secretary Board of Education Be flexible Tight strings Dear Ann Landers: I have been dating my boyfriend for over four years. “Charlie” is 39. and I am 40. He is a great guy. and I always assumed we would get married some day. Charlie takes care of his 76-ycar-old mother, who has a variety of medical prob­ lems. most of them related to being grossly overweight. His mother is a sweet woman but virtually helpless. Her husband died 10 years ago. and Charlie could never bring himself to move out of the house. Our dating revolves around caring for his mother, which I understand, but sometimes, it really gets to me. When we arc out to­ gether, he is constantly calling her from his cell phone to check in. remind her to take her medicine, or ask if she is watching any­ thing good on TV. I know he is concerned about her, but these calls often take place out of the blue, in the middle of our conver­ sations, and many times, he calls her after we’ve been gone less than an hour. This seems excessive to me. Charlie is a kind man and treats me well, but our relationship doesn’t seem to be go­ ing anywhere, and I’m beginning to wonder if I’m wasting my time. I know he will never leave his mother, and frankly, I don’t think I could live with her. Should 1 settle for whatever happiness 1 can have with this man, or is it time to start looking for a rela­ tionship where I could be No. I? - Second Banana in Oklahoma. Dear Banana: From where I sit, it looks as if those apron strings are mighty tight. A 39-year-old man whe is still living in his mother's house docs not sound like a lively candidate for marriage, at least not in the foreseeable future. Be honest with Charlie, and let him know you plan to date others. Then, let your friends know you’re “avail­ able.” This takes courage, but it’s the wise thing to do. Trust me. Get physical? Dear Ann Landers: I was minding my own business watching TV with my uncle and a 15-year-old cousin when the phone rang. The call was for me. I didn’t want to ..... . ................. . • .. U- .„.«u til. 'run .. David Roy Baker, Delton and Shelley Ann Wolffis, Delton. Mark Allen McNutt, Middleville and Erin Renee Osbun, Middleville. Steven Charles Frank Hay, Nashville and Lisa Deannc Mellott, Nashville. Steven Michael Hanson, Hastings and Patricia Adair Gates, Hastings. Joe Chester Sprague, Nashville and Nan­ cy May Phenix, Hastings. Frank Andrew Thompson, Hastings and Kendra Darlene Hicks, Hastings. James Martin Graham. Jr., Hastings and Amy Michelle Haight, Hastings. Corey Richard Dean, Hastings and Neha Shirish Shah, Kalamazoo. Charles Scott Biggs, Hastings and Dar­ lene Jayne Smith, Delton. Robert Wayne LaFleur, Cloverdale and Vicki Lyn Tolhurst. Cloverdale. Daniel Robert Hicks, Delton and Shelley Marie Streeter, Delton. Roydan Ivan Howard, Hastings and Heather Elizabeth, Hastings. Jason Todd Strotheide, Nashville and Melissa Jeanne Lingoes, Nashville. Jeremy Jon Allerding, Hastings and Sarah Jo Czindcr, Hastings. Jose Javiel Franco, Kalamazoo and Kim­ berly Mane Jarema, Delton. Robert Micheal Myhre, Delton and Trina Lynn Kingsbury, Delton. Gary Merle Schley, Delton and Kelly Kay Bailey. Delton. BOMB THREAT disturb their TV watching, so 1 took the call in the kitchen. When I came back, my cousin was sitting in my chair. I asked for my place back, and his re­ sponse was “Move your meat, lose your seat.” I was upset with his attitude and pro­ ceeded to remove the intruder from the chair. After I took my seat back, he came af­ ter me like a raging bull. I grabbed his arm and twisted it behind his back. He left the room, sulking, and did not return. My uncle came over to me during the commercial break and said, “1 give only ONE warning so consider this yours. It is much easier to pick on someone smaller than you are, and if I ever sec you do this to my son again, I will stomp a mud hole in your back.” Was I wrong to defend myself? Was 1 wrong to want my chair back? Please tell me so I will know what to do next time Needing an Answer in Amarillo, Texas. Dear Amarillo: Granted, you should have been given your seat back when you re­ lumed from taking the phone call. How­ ever, it appears you were not “defending yourself" but trying to get back what you considered your turf. You should not have gotten physical with your cousin, who ap­ parently is a lot smaller than you are. I’m siding with your uncle. Gem of the Day (Credit George Wash­ ington Carver): “How far you go in life de­ pends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of those who are weaker than you - because someday, you will be all of these.” Morphed tongs Dear Ann Landers: I can empathize with the woman whose husband soaked his infected toe in her crockpot. I’m sure you will hear from other women whose hus­ bands have done disgusting things with kitchen utensils, but 1’11 bet nothing beats mine. One day, I noticed a dead squirrel in the back yard. 1 asked my husband, “Dirk," to dispose of it before the children saw it. I as­ sumed he would use a shovel or some other garden implement to do the deed. I was hor■ rifled when I looked out the window and saw him holding the dead squirrel with my sterling silver tongs. They were a wedding gift from my maid of honor. Dirk said, “I was going to wash them. What’s the big deal?” Ann. this guy is a business executive and usually shows good judgment. The tongs caused quite an argu­ ment. I didn’t want to throw them away, considering their sentimental value, but I could not imagine myself using them to touch food again. After a heated discussion, 1 soaked the tongs in a bleach solution overnight and put them through the dish­ washer several times. I now see the humor in the situation, al­ though we still refer to them as the “Squir­ rel Tongs.” Please don’t print my name. No * Dear Ann Landers: The letter from “Ted in California," with the absent-minded wife, was one of the most heartwarming let­ ters I have ever read. If more people would pay attention to the last sentence in his let­ ter, imagine how the divorce rate would plummet! The man wrote, “I love my wife, and my flexibility has made a big difference in our relationship.” He certainly sounds like a one-of-a-kind guy. if we all could be flexible enough to over­ look those little habits of our spouses, par­ ents, friends and co-workers that drive us crazy, the world would be a much better place. Have you noticed, Ann. it’s the little things that people go nuts over? “Ted in California" points out how easy it is to get past those annoyances if we just make the effort. Ted is on the right track, and he sent me on that same track today. Please pnni my letter, and tell Ted he should write a book on the subject. He has a mes­ sage a great number of people need to see. - J.O. Lafayette. La. Dear J.O.: Here’s your letter, and I hope Ted in California secs it. One key word is “flexibility,” but actually, it is much more than that. It¥ his boundless tolerance and patience, bom of love for his wife, and that have made Ted such a terrific husband. EMT respect Dear Ann Landers: I am tired of people who refer to emergency medical techni­ cians and paramedics as “an:1 dance dri­ vers." There is a great deal of cd. ation in­ volved in being an EMT or a pt unedic, from initial training courses to the t )ntinuing education classes. We do not go to school and attend semi­ nars to be “drivers." We spend long hours of study so that we can provide the best possi­ ble emergency care to the people in our communities. When we are called to an ac­ cident scene, we arc well trained on how to use our knowledge to save lives. Ann, 1 love my job, but it is frustrating to walk into a home and hear someone say, “The ambulance drivers arc here.” Please make it clear to your readers that we don’t just drive the ambulances, we save lives. An EMT in Memphis, Tenn. Dear EMT: You made it clear. I'm pleased to remind people of the splendid work done by paramedics and emergency medical technicians. Thank you for the op­ portunity to give them the praise they de­ serve. Ann Landers' booklet, "Nuggets and Doozies." has everything from the outra­ geously funny to the poignantly insightfid. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, III 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. SENIOR CITIZENS! Live at Beautiful Bear Creek Villa Quietly located In quaint, friendly Clarksville on a splendid 6 acre park. • • • • 1 bedroom unfurnished apt. Appliances, heat & electric included Safe, secure inside corridors All on one level Security entry door Spacious community room • • • • • • Laundry room Friendly atmosphere Professional, caring staff Private gardens available Transportation available Handicapped accessible continued from page 1 "The police are investigating. If the per­ petrator is caught, he or she will be pun­ ished, including being excluded from this district.'" According to Middleville Village Police Chief Louis Shoemaker, "We are at work identifying the juvenile responsible for this threat. Once our reporLs arc completed, we hope to turn this information over to the county prosecutor for action." At Lakewood High School recently, a student responsible for making a prank bomb threat following a discussion on the Columbine High School shootings was suspended for 10 days. In Muskegon the county prosecutor hopes to try a former high school student as an adult after the student made serious threats against her former high school. Another false bomb threat was reported in Wayland last month. Rent is Based on Income Level HUD Subsidized to Reduce Rent to 30% of Income. For example: If your montly income is $921.00, Monthly adjusted income is $851.00 (with medical allowance), Total rent you pay is only $255.00 mo. For additional information call (616) 693-2271 �The Hasting, Banner - Thursday May 13 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... G.L. Glasgow, C.T. Monro and some barbers Bx Joyce F. Wcinbrecht Jonesv ilk hardware for a time He spent time in Sioux City. Iowa, where he worked as assistant bookkeeper and billing clerk for a wholesale hardware busi­ ness there. He returned to Michigan when his mother became ill and came to Nashville in IKS I He married Matic C. Miller ot Jonesville He bought the Glas­ gow establishment in August of 1881 for lhe sum of S3.5(H). The Glasgows built a very nice home in the village at the corner of Washington and Charles C. Wolcott was an early mer­ chant in Nashville, owning the hardware store and building Wolcott House, a hotel of note. When Mr. Wolcott was ready to retire from the daily rigors of running a business, he sold the thriving hardware store and real estate to Cassius C Glasgow Cassius Glasgow was born on a Hillsdale County farm in 1858. He received his edu­ cation in Jonesville schools and attended Hillsdale College He worked as clerk at the Frank J. Purchis We've Got it! 0. L. Glasgow. AND HERE IT IS The New Process GASOLINE STOVE. Positively uo danger, no Oder and POSITIVELY PERFECT. W-... II- . i , . I 1•, . • I. I • . IC. L. G-Iasg’ow. A gram binder along with C.L Glasgow, owner of the hardware store a gasoline cook stove and Henry C Zuschnitt. clerk at Glasgow's hardware Queen streets in 1899. C.L. Glasgow was an honest and frank man and treated his customers fairly. He soon built up a large trade. One thing that he di I was sec a need and meet it. Transportation was an important part of the business. He sold cutters. 27 in one season in 1900. Surreys even with a fringe on top were found in his line of bug­ gies and surreys. In 1906. hoping to com­ pete with the new-fangled transportation, the automobile, he sold buggies, with fancy trim, for only $39.90. He stocked and sold farm implements. Grain binders were a part of his stock, along with gasoline stoves and other types of stoves for heating and cooking. They handled paint, widow screens and screen doors. Wagons, plows, harrows and cultiva­ tors, harness, both single and doubles, were sold at this store. All kinds of hardware were carried there from nuts to bolts, naris and hinges, cream cans, milk cans, separators, and milk strain­ ers could be found there. A water pail, milk pail or a teakettle were available at this store. Stove pipe and fittings were avail­ able, cut to size if desired. Tinsmithing was done at the store, so a leaky bucket or dip­ per also could be repaired. Earl Hoffman was one of the tinsmiths who worked at lhe store. Henry Zuschnitt was employed at the store for many years. Henry was the son of Gottlieb and Anna Qucck Zuschnitt, who came to the United States from Germany in 1853, arriving in Woodland Township in 1863. Gottlieb was a cobbler by trade and practiced his trade until into the 1900s. Henry married Caroline Veltc of Wood­ land in 1883 and the couple made Nashville their home. Henry was first employed by Charles C. Wolcott in 1875 and stayed on with Mr. Glasgow and managed the store when Mr. Glasgow was pursuing his other interests. C.L. Glasgow served the village of Nashville as president twice, one by appointment and one time by election. In 1902, he attended the state senatorial con­ vention. where he received a unanimous nomination from the delegates of the 15th district which was made up of Barry- and Eaton counties. He was elected to the Michigan Senate, and had a successful record on the senate floor and in the com­ mittees. He was elected to a second term and was elected president of the Senate. He was a Republican in the entire scope of the term. He was interested in and visited the Michigan Agricultural College [Michigan State University today] in East Lansing, fol­ io ring the request for $310,000 for build­ ings and improvements at the college. He went on the visit with a poor opinion of the school and the request for more money. He changed his mind after his visit to the cam­ pus and became a staunch supporter of the college. Following two terms in the Senate, Mr. Glasgow was appointed in 1907 as the State Railway Commissioner and held his posi­ tion until it was abolished in 1919. The hardware store was still selling bug­ gies and horse drawn equipment until after World War I and beyond. C.L. Glasgow died in 1933. Matic Glas­ gow lived until 1940. They are both buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Gale H. Kcihl began business in this store on Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7, 1941. The building, located on the west side of Main Street, remained a hardware store for over >00 years. It was tom down in 1977. Cohn T. Munro came to Nashville from Chicago in December of 1905 and took over ownership of the grocery business, which stood between two banks on Main Street, the Farmers and Merchants on one side, the north and the State Savings Bank on the south. He established a home gro­ cery business. He had a horse-drawn wagon which was a grocery on wheels, for resi­ dents of the village of Nashville and the vicinity. He ran the delivery routes until the start of World War I. Mr. Munro was a native of Canada, from London. Ontario He had attended Ferns Institute at Big Rapids. He studied to be a stenographer at one time and served as Nashville’s village clerk. He took the min­ utes of the council meetings in shorthand. He did ail of the bookkeeping at the store himself. He lived on the comer of Sherman and Stale srects and walked to work regardless of th- weather. even when it was icy under foot. He was a charter member of the Grand Rapids Wholesale Grocery Company, an organization of retail grocers. His stock certificate was No. 3 in a company of 490 members Mr. Munro also was active in the com­ munity. belonged to the Masonic Order and the Odd Fellows order and was active in the Nashville Methodist Church. He died at age 84, in July of i960. He had spent 55 yean in continuous operation of Pearl A Staup. third from the left The pole advertised baths, circa 1908 the same business in its original location and was a legend in his own time. During his stay on Main Street it is said that there were about 41 groceries that came and went during the time the Munro Groceteria was operating. He had a mechanical clown gum dis­ penser that s'ood in front of the store, which gave the children of lhe era a special memory. The Munro store accepted butter and eggs in trade for items purchased in the store. Munro is remembered for his gen­ erosity to Nashville families with which he dealt on a daily basis. When the contents of the store were sold at auction, Jerry Bandficld purchased the contents of the store that adjoined their Main Street business, recalled that some of the items of that sale were wire display bas­ kets. bolts of string and twine, extension arms for reaching top shelf merchandise (in those days the grocery clerks waited on the customers], and a small two-step grocer’s ladder. The building was tom down in 1977 along with the hardware store building and another brick building in the same block. Nashville had several barbershops over the years. There were often three or four operating at the same time. The barber­ shops of earlier years were mostly a man’s world. They offered more than just hair trims. The barber could cut hair, trim beards and mustaches, give shaves, a bath room where a tub, soap and towels, and hot water were available for a fee. The red and white striped pole was origi­ nally used to denote a barber-surgeon. The gilt knob on top represented the brass basin which served the profession’s dual role of letting blood and whipping up suds for a shave. Barber surgeons also worked on teeth, pulling and whitening teeth. When the Barbers Guild and the Surgeons Guild separated, the Barber’s Guild got to keep the pole and used it to advertise their places of business. Pearl Staup was from Lenawee County. He learned barbenng at Blissfield and opened his first shop at Palymra, southeast of Adrian in about 1897. He married Ethel Appelman of Nashville and relocated in Nashville. There were seven children, five boys and two girls bom to the couple. He began barbering in the Sprague Barbershop for Caleb “Cap” Sprague, making $9 per week. When Pearl Staup opened his barbershop, in the Mallory block in Nashville, a shave cost a dime and haircut was 15 cents. It is noted that he made $19 the first week that he worked on his own. Customers who came in on a regular basis for a shave brought in their own shav­ ing mugs, often engraved and very pretty. These were kept in rows on the shelves of the shop. Shaving mugs were sold at department stores and other shops. A shav­ ing mug in a barbershop was used to whip up the lather uacd to shave the customer. Staups barbershop along with others of the times, sold candy and cigars, usually kept in a glass showcase. Mr. Staup had suffered an injury to his hip as a child. He used crutches and would stand without the crutches braced against the barber chair. He retired in 1938. His son. Ernest LaVcrne Staup had begun to learn the trade of barbenng in his father’s shop in October 1926. Al that time there were sex era! barbers in Nashville. Caleb Sprague, with J. Robert Smith working for him; Frank and John Purchis; Dell Squires, and Arthur Appelman, who teamed up with Dave Navue in a liny Main Street shop, as Vem Staup in front of his shop at 230 Main St. 1949. well as Vem Staup and his father Pearl. By the time Vem began barbenng in 1926 the price of a shave was 15 cents and a hair­ cut cost 25 cents. Many men would come in at least once or even twice each week fur a shave. Some farmers never shaved at all dunng the winter, but would come in dunng the spring for a shave. There were several styles of bears and mustaches and combina­ tions of beards and mustaches. Barbers were sometimes called on to make “house calls’’ when an individual couldn't come into the shop. The barbers would go to nursing homes and to hospitals as well as to private homes to cut hair. While the barbershop was mostly a man’s domain, some women did go to the barber­ shop for haircuts when short hair became the mode of the day in the 1920s and the Staups cut some hair for the women of Nashville. There were not as many beauty parlors in those days. The barbershop, like the general store, often had a pot bellied stove and armchairs where the men could gather to exchange news and talk politics. As it became easier to shave at home with safety and then electric razors, barber shops saw a decrease in shaves and beard trim­ ming. In 1940 Vem Staup purchased the former Appclman-Navuc shop on the cast side of Main Street. Vem retired from barbering in 1976, ending an era of 75 years of barber­ ing done by the Staups in Nashville. (More next week) ...in need of quality printing? Let us give you a quote. J-Ad Graphics 1952 IX. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 616-945-9554 The Hastings Banner GRADUATION l«UL ...will be May 27, 1999 Senior Photographs that were not submitted to or taken by White's Photography for the year book need to be dropped off at the J-Ad Graphics front office by May 24,1999. Hastings BANNER �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 13. 1999 C< me tt think cl it... by. Jim Jensen Wings need defense, new stars to defrost Avalanche Detroit's chances of repeating as Stanley Cup champions for a third straight year just may rest in the pads of veteran goaltender Bill Ran ford. Ranford, the No. 1 star in the Red Wings' wins during the first two games of the National Hockey League's Western Conference series, certainly was feeling the heal in Colorado’s 5-3 Tuesday triumph. Ranford allowed five goals on 23 shots Tuesday, a big contrast from his outstanding efforts in Detroit's pair of victories obtained in Colorado. Norm Maracle finished off Tuesday’s disappointment, slopping all 13 shuts that lhe Avalanche pul on goal. But Ranford is a veteran who was an NHL playoff MVP in Edmonton back in 1990. Maracle is an up-and-coming star who saw bis first playoff action Tuesday. Expect Ranford to be back between the pipes tonight for game four at lhe Joe Louts Arena. If goaltender C.iris Osgood, who was the starter throughout the regular season, was healthy, he would certainly be starting tonight. But a sprained right knee is expected to keep him out of the series, meaning that Ranford will give it another try and hope to find lhe magic that be had found in tbe openers. The Wings still lead tbe best of seven series 2-1, but tonight's contest could decide which team really has the most momentum and which team really should win the series. Winning games in the playoffs is not based on talent alone, as strategy and experience also are important factors. Having won the last two Stanley Cups and taking 11 straight playoff games before Tuesday's defeat, the Wings appear to have a bit of an edge in experience. Not only have the Wings been there and done it, but they have also acquired ocher cagey veterans (such as Wendel Clark, Ulf Samuelson, Ranford and Chris Cbelios) who know a thing or two about what is required to acquire viclories in the post-season. Strategy appears to be similar for both teams., don't make stupid penalties... use self-discipline... and hope that you can sneak a couple biscuits by tbe opposition's goaltender. even if lhe goals do come from a few lucky breaks. For Detroit, that means getting in front of goalie Patrick Roy, frustrate him and watch him lose his composure. When Roy is on, there's very few better, but when he’s rattled, five or six goals is a very realistic prospect. And forget home ice advantage, thus far Detroit has won twice in Colorado and Colorado has taken the game in Hockey Town. We can only hope that trend is snapped tonight. Detroit could also use a little more help from star players like Sergei Fedorov, Darren McCarty (still recovering a bit from an injury), Martin Lapointe and Brent Gilchrist (just back from injury). If Fedorov was to glide down the ice a few limes and stymie Roy with a miraculous shot, that would be helpful toward Detroit’s cause. If McCarty and I^apointc were to use their physical skills to create havoc around Roy and produce more opportunities for Wings' scores, that would be very beneficial. Energy is a key and whichever team has more of it Thursday will probably take the senes Forget all this talk about the Wings being rich in talent, as Colorado also can be considered as an All-Star type of hockey team. For Detroit, you've got the Captain Steve Yzerman, Brendan Shanahan, Fedorov, Igor Larionov (who like Osgood also missed Tuesday's game due to a broken finger), Nicklaus Lidstrom and Slava Kozlov just to name a few. For Colorado, Peter Forsberg, Joe Sakic, Dale Hunter, Theo Fleury and Roy can all be considered stars. The Wings need to get players like Forsberg and Hunter off their games, Ranford needs to slay steady (not great, just steady), the defensemen need to locate their opponents and stick to them like glue (a few nudges in Claude Lemieux' direction wouldn't be a bad idea) and lhe other star players must step up. If those things happen, the Wings will be lifting the Cup once more. Talk to you soon. Hastings hopes for best as league track meet host There is plenty of motivation for Hastings' thinclads as they prepare for lhe O-K While Conference meet today (Thursday. May 13) and Friday First on that list is the fact that lhe Saxons are hosting the event, which gives them the obvious home track advantage. Second, Hastings' boys are currently second in lhe league standings and can still win a conference title will) strong performances at the conference finale The Saxons scored 116 points al die league meet Iasi spring to earn lhe school's first outright championship in the O-K White Conference. Third, arc the recent efforts of members from both the girls' and the boys' teams who have either set records or have come close to establishing new program marks On your mark... get set... go Hastings* boys won 76-61 over Wyoming Park Monday, receiving two school record performances from Adam Schantz and four first places from Greg Brower Schantz shattered Hastings High Schoo) prognun bests in die 100 (10.9) and die 200 (22.2). Brower's four firsts came in die 110 hurdles (15.8), the 300 hurdles (41.7). the long jump (1X-2) and the pole vault (11-0) Other individual firsts for the Saxons were collected by Fulmer ii; die high jump (5-8) and Mike Elliott in the 3200 (10 57). Hastings also was No. 1 in two relay races, lhe 800 with Brandon Dahn. Schantz. Dave Ockcrman and Sam Stafford (1:34.9), and the 400 relay with Dahn. Schantz, Ockcrman and Stafford (46.08) lhe win over Park was a solid one after die team had lost a 79-58 decision to Hudsonville May 6 in another league meet. Saxon winners on that day were Nick Deline in the shot put (45-6). Brower in lhe 110 hurdles (16.07), Schantz in the 100 (11.2), Brower in die long jump (19-9 3/4), Schantz, Stafford, Ockennan and Dahn in the 400 relay (45.96), Piullip McKcough in die 400 (54.17), Brower in the 300 hurdles (42.09) and Schantz in the 200 (23.04). Hastings' girls lost to Wyoming Park 105-32 and also came up short versus Hudsonville. Firsts versus Park came from Katie Noteboom in the high jump (4-10), Virginia Jennings in the 400 (1:05.1) and Heidi Schroeder in the 3200 (12:58). Taking lop spots in lhe meet with Hudsonville were Susan Hubbard in the shot put (32-11 1/2), Amanda Hawthorne in the pole vault (7-0), Noteboom in lhe high jump (4-10). Schroeder in the 1600 (5:49) and Karey Schlachtcr in lhe 3200 (12:57). Hastings blanks Northview in league soccer Libby Gibbons provided the Hastings High School varsity soccer squad with some spark in a 3-0 triumph over Northview last Friday at Johnson Field. The sophomore scored her 11 th goal of the season to give her team the early advantage. Tonya Krick (10) proceeds up field with the ball in view a few yards in front of her. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings' Erin Bradley (27) shows off some fancy footwork in May 5 action versus Lowell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Play Ball!... The 23rd annual Hastings High School Alumni Baseball Game is set for Monday. May 31. The game is slated to start at 1 p.m.. but players should get to the diamond early to warm-up. Parents of former Saxon baggers are asked to inform their athletes abc'jt this alumni event. All former Saxons (from all graduating classes, recent and not so recent) are welcomed to take part In case of inclement weather, tune in to WBCH (100.1 FM. 1220 AM) concerning information about the game. If you have any questions about the ball diamond classic, call Coach Bernie Oom at (616) 765-3555. The Saxons led 2-1 when Toni Myers found this open space down the sideline. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Libby has played very aggressive this season now that she's not a freshman on a senior-led team," Hastings Coach Doug Mepham said. "She has a lot of confidence and plays that way." See HASTINGS Cont. on page 13 Libby Gibbons (7). Toni Myers (17) and Tonya Krick (10) surround the Lowell keeper with hopes of putting one into the net. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Panthers tangle with ‘Cats in KVA track Delton's boys were able to earn a hard-fought 73-64 track win over KVA foe Mattawan May 5. but lhe Panther girls dropped a 94-43 decision to the Wildcats. Posting individual wins for the boys' squad were Bill Ferris in the shot put (42-9), Jason Stampflcr in the 100 (11.43), Kody Louden in the 1600 (4:52.8), Ferris in the discus (125-4), Jamie Collier in the 300 hurdles (42 50). Louden in the 800 (2:02.87) and Stampflcr in lhe 200 (22.91). Kyle Matteson, Nick Marshall, Nick Hannar and Stampflcr won die 800 relay (1:34.86) and Matteson, Marshall, Kris Pease and Stampflcr took first in the 400 relay (46 40) Winning events for Delton’s girls were Dawn Vickery in the discus (86-3 1/2), Amy Ferriel) in the 100 (13.99). Vickery in the shot put (30-11 1/2) and Mary Beth Henson in lhe 800 (2:22.20). The 400 relay team of Courtney Hersha, FerricII, Fager and Henson also look first place honors (56.00) against Mattawan. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 13. 1999 - Page 11 Eliminating errors a must if Saxons are to succeed Defense has caused Hastings’ varsity baggers numerous headaches during tbe course of die current prep varsity baseball season Tbe Saxons (15-16-1 overall and 0-8 in lhe O-K White) are scoring runs, but falling behind early in games has been Trojans track teams in 0-K Blue meets Butcher's Shot Put Best... Maple Valley's Rose Butcher uses strength and will to record her best in the shot ptM Tuesday at Maple Valley High School. The Lions' track teams went up against Bellevue and St. Philip in their final home meet of the spring season The SMAA Meet takes place next Tuesday (May 18) at Olivet High School. (Photo by Per Hardin) Middleville's girts track team lost a one-point decision to Calvin Christian Tuesday in an O-K Blue track meet 69-68, while the Trojan boys won 82-55. Winners for the Lady Trojans were Jessica Crowley in the long jump (16-1 1/4). Quisenberry. Verkerke. Maison and Quisenberry in the 3200 relay (11:19), Stacey Bergakker in the discus (98-5), Crowley in the 100 (13.0), Danielle Quisenberry in the 1600 (5:34.8). Robertson, Gutstafson, Warner and Crowley in the 400 relay (54.6), Quisenberry in the 800 (2:25), Crowley in tbe 200 (26.5) and Danielle Quisenberry in the 3200 (12:39). Winners for Middleville's boys were Martin in the high jump (5-8), Malt Erb in lhe pole vault (9-0), Doyle, Shook, Aspinal and Diaz in the 3200 relay (9:30.06), Atkinson, Shook. Jahnke and Treuler in the 800, Parker in tbe long jump (18­ 10 1/4), Hescelink in tbe 1600 (5:18.3), Treuter, Shook, Atkinson and Proffitt in tbe 400 relay (46.5), Bryan McQueen in tbe low hurdles (45.1), Aaron Lalone in the 200 (2:06) and Hesselink in lhe 3200 (9:58.4). Delton freestylers medal on mats Delton freestyle wrestlers achieved medals al the district tournaments May 8 in Portage and May 1 in Wayland. Scoring firsts in Portage were Jeff Bissell (Group O, 40 pounds), Mark LovetaM (Group I. 43 McIntyre (Group I. 55 pounds), Octavio Romero (Group II. heavyweight), Brian Springer (Group III, 100 pounds) and David Wolfgang (Group 111. 103 pounds). Seconds went to Matt Loveland (Group 1.43 pounds), Stephan Romero (Group I. 55 pounds), Cody Seybert (Group IIL 130 pounds) and Christian Seybert (Group IV, 40 pounds). LEGAL NOTICE Stat* of Michigan Probata Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION inoepenoem rrooaw File 99-22606-IE Estate of LLOYD LANDMAN, DECEASED Soo^ Security No 384-10-5630 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the foitowng The decedent whose last known address was 7591 Noffke Drive. Caledonia. Ml 49316 (ted February 26, 1999 An instrument dated Decem­ ber 23. 1996 nas been admitted as the wifi of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representatives, Lloyd M Landman, 4289 Cause­ way Dnve. Lowell. Ml 49331-9748. or Thomas B Landman, P.O. Box 495, Caledonia. Ml 49316 or to both the independent personal representatives and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate wO be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it Michael F. Kdly (PI 5838) 312 E Fulton Street. Grand Rapds, Ml 49503 (616)774-0125 (5/13) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting May 4,1999 at 7:X p.m. Board members all present Also 9 citizens and guests Treasurers report received Correspondence read Fire Dept report received Approved SoM Waste Plan update Approved assessor contract Approved brown cemetery sign Received petitions opposing asphalt plant Board passed resolution opposing asphalt plant Bills read and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by John Gates Supervisor (5-13) NOTICE The Annual report of the Willard G Piexe and Jessie M Pierce Foundation for lhe year ended December 31. 1998 is available at the Founda­ tion office, c/o Joe Pierce 820 W Clinton, Hast­ ings. Ml 49058 The report is available tor mspection dunng regular office hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days after the publication date of this notice Arion E Esler. PH D . President. Trustee (5/13) Finishing fourth were Donovan Hoffman (Group I. 55 pounds) and Marvin Smeal (Group III. 80 pounds). Jeff Bissett (Group 0. 40 pounds). Matt Loveland (Group I, 43 pounds), Octavio Romero (Group II, heavyweight) and Cody Seybert (Group III, 130 pounds) all gained firsts at the Wayland tournament. Taking thirds were Mark Loveland (Group I, 43 pounds), Steven Ross (Group II, 50 pounds), and David Wolfgang (GroupIL 100pounds). Mtribell DUQttlhcl (Group U. 112 pounds) and Christian Seybert (Group O. 37 pounds) collected fourth place medals. die norm First-ycar coach Jason Hoefler says that needs to change "We give up loo many runs in lhe first couple of innings; loo tuuiy errors," said Hoefler. Hastings has allowed 215 runs this spring and only 140 have been earned. The last loss was Monday as Lowell limited Hastings to four hits and scored a 10-0. six inning triumph. Tbe lone extra base hit for Hie Saxons was a two-base rap by Josh Bundy. Tbe blue and gold needs more leadership like they have received from contributors like Bundy, according to Hoefler. "We're looking for leaders, someone to choke the cobwebs out," Hoefler said "We're looking for someone to make the first play (and) we're still trying to improve every day." In other recent games, Hastings fell 4­ 2 and 11-1 to Wyoming Park last Friday in a doublebeader at home and dropped a 19-3 decision to East Grand Rapids last Wednesday in Hastings Brian Dunn went 2-for-2 with a double and Adam Whitney 2-fbr-2 with a run scored in the 4-2 loss to Park. Dunn in the second game was 2-for-2 with a double. Bob Cole was 2-for-3 and Luke Warner wound up 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Mike Nystrom had a hit and scored a ran in tbe home coolest versus East. For tbe season, the Saxons are hitting 287. "not bad." according io their coach Andy Keller is bitting .372 (16-for-43) with two Lome runs. Cole .393 (24-for61) with 10 RBI. Bundy .344 (20-for-58) with three dingers and 12 RBI and Warner is at .259 with 13 RBI Hastings plays a doublebeader a< Forest Hills Central Friday and travels to Fast Grand Rapids next Monday for more O-K White diamond play. When it comes to auto repair and tires Wilder's Auto Service is all you need to know. Guaranteed lowest prices on all repairs and tires. ^7 ' Wilder’s Auto Service 818 F. Clinton St ’Listin')* 948-2192 - onpj-------------------------------------- iqqp fT MEMORIAL! -for- Lloyd Shroyer Fuller Cemetery Hastings. Michigan Saturday, May 22, 1999 , at 11:30 AM If you are one of the 300 Dowling Area households to receive the Jesus Video please watch it. There’s another free gift at the end of the video. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. May 18. 1999 at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East Slate Street Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of said hearing is for lhe Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by John R. Wtswell. 529 West Clinton. Hastings. Michigan for permission to expand a non-conforming structure as required by Section 90-171(4) of the Ordinance and for a variance from Section 9O-l71(2Xand by reference Section 9O-3l4(2Xb) of the Ordinance to allow said expansion to be closer to the side lot line than permitted Happy 25th Birthday ROB ‘Boom Boom’ LEOS from Scott & Jesse ‘99 (I.H.S. SrNiOR CUSS CMAUiTY drive! by ordinance. Legal description of said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 1191 Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. M-chigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone numner 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800649-3777. Even! G. Manshum City Clerk 106 STWEMTS VS. FACULTY iUSKwWBMJL QaNe Tonight May 13 7:00 p.m. Donation: Adult *2.00 Student *1.00 CAR WASH & BOG WASH MADISON STR&T Saturday, May IS IO a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at the west end of the High School Donation: Car Wash *3.00 Dog Wash *3.00 or '5.00 for both^^ FeTUWUBie BOTTle J & CAM WhVr A Saturday, May 15 Drop off your IO a.m. to 4 p.m. bottles & cans AT THE WEST END OF THE HIGH SCHOOL w- All proceeds from these events will go to the ANIMAL SHELTEA 2000 PROJECT �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Mav 13. 1999 Keeler wins for Scots Bettie Keeler scored a 6-1.6-1 win al No. 3 singles and Alma College's tennis team beat MI A A rival Olivet 8-1 April 28 in tbe regular season closer for both teams. Keeler, a Hastings High School graduate, also teamed with Kari Sederburg to win lhe consolation tide in No. 1 doubles in the M1AA Championships April 30 in Kalamazoo. Keeler, a junior with tbe Scots' program, finished tbe season with a 5­ 11 singles record (3-5 in tbe league) and a 7-8 mark in doubles (3-4 in the M1AA) Post-season tennis tourneys start Friday Just another 300... Mike Martin rolled his second 300 game May 8 at the 49th annual Moose International Bowling Tournament held in Parkersberg, W. Va. The Hastings native collected his first perfect 300 Feb. 28 1998 at the Michigan State Bowling Tournament and now he is gunning for number three. Three team* from Hastings competed in the Moose event. Martin's 300 came during the Hrs: doublea event. Martin, whose average is a 188, attributes staying focused and reading a lot of bowling articles as reasons for his recent bowling success. Other recent bowling achievements at the Hastings Bowl are a 722 series by Brian Cooley and a 4-6-10 split by Bill Madden Sr. See more about these feats and others in upcoming editions of the Hastings Banner. HELP WANTED Barry County Area Chamber of commerce Is seeking an Individual for the position of: Office Coordinator Sweeping the tingles matches. Hastings' netters posted a 6-2 victory over Portland April 29 in a non-league tennis action at Hastings High School. Tbe Saxons won all foul matches in singles with Mau Bradley al No. 1. Steve Storrs at No. 2, Josh Hendershot al No. 3 and Trent Smith at No. 4. Hastings also achieved doubles wins from Tony Bowne and Jorge ’ loch at No. 1 and Jeremy Buder and John Wilcox at No. 2. At the Allegan Invitational May 1, lhe Saxons finished fifth with 10 points. Medal winners were Bradley at No. 1 singles (second place), Storrs (second), Hendershot (third) and Smith (third). Coach Rich Pohja's blue and gold squad met up with Forest Hills Central May 3 and lost a 6-2 decision. Bradley won in straight sets over Jason Remmelts 6-3.6-4 al No. 1 singles and Hendershot coasted to a 6-3, 6-0 win over Chailie Grzanke at No. 3. A big O-K White win was achieved May 5 versus Hudsonville and Hastings prevailed 5-3. Singles winners were Bradley at No. 1, Storrs al No. 2 and Hendershot at No. 3. Doubles triumphs were obtained by 1.1 uch and Bowne ai No. 1 and Butler and Bill Blair at No. 4. Three Saxons have found winning formulas this season and have records at or above .700. Bradley is currently 11-3 at No. 1 singles, Storrs is 10-4 al No. 2 and Hendershot's mark stands al 10-4. Hastings' record stood at 6-2 overall and 4-2 in league matches at of May 10. The O-K While Tournament is this Saturday al LowelI High School and the regionals May 21 will be hosted by East Grand Rapids. Track team wins over Crestwood The Hastings Middle School's girls track team beat Crestwood Tuesday 82­ 41. First place points were scored by Tiffany HoweU (twice), Rachel Arias (twice), Olivia Pare. Joanie Myers, Sam Is a weathered deck taking away from the beauty your home? Let DeckScapes bring it back to life. Don't let Mother Nature get the best of your deck. Instead, let Deck5capes seal in it natural beauty. I • • • u• Deckscapes Phone: (616) 946-2980 feet to point of ending. This notice is given pursuant to Article X, of the Charter of the City of Hastings and Article III. Section 70-67 of the Hastings Code. (across from E.W. BUssi | (616) 648-8618 ee TH m. 888-577-7446 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby jiven that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East Stale Street, Hastings. Michigan on Monday. May 24. 1999 at 7:30 pjn. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Council to hear comments and make a determination on lhe neces­ sity to establish a special assessment district to pay for the construction of Paving/Curb and Gutter improve­ ments on the portion of the West Blair Street from Church Street thence east lo the existing paving. and Section 70-78 of the Hastings Code. Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East Slate Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to lhe Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The city will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 3777. Everil G. Maitshum City Clerk/Treasurer 103 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk/Treasurer 101 COLFAX t BLD^K 53 023 00 o 014* 00 BLOC< 2 ooe.oo.t. 012 00, s 016 00 011*00 St? 017 00 u* ■ " * ‘c&i.oo 8 league discussed al the meeting as well as time afterward for a few boles at golf. Anyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call Sue Williams at 945-5206. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Mailed same day (*3.00 postage) Installation available This notice is given pursuant to Article X. of (he Charter of the City of Hastings and Article III. Section 70-71 Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. Tbe first meeting for the Wednesday Morning Ladies golf league at the River Bend Golf Course is next Wednesday (May 19) al 9 am There will be information 0.1 the 1011 E. State St.. Hastings deck and Landscape Deaign Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. May 24. 1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the Special Assessment Roll for construction of a water main for the portion of East Marshall Street commencing 442 feet cast of the center line of South Michigan Avenue thence west 200 Golf meeting .Action Signs e-mail: DeckscApes€>voyAger.riet Fax: (616) 946-0535 Dock reservation Peck and railing Kite CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC HEARING Hoke, Erin Dahn (twice). While and Arias. Taking thirds were Sarah Clevenger, Courtney Oakland. Erica Newton, Cooklin, Myers and Amy Easey. Required by new Barry County Ordinance *19.95 ea. - 2 or more *17.95 ea. NEW DECK? Send resume to: Ad #652. c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 Sleevi, Robin White. Margo Cooklin, Jessie Rose (twice), Niki Noteboom (three times). Emily Hoke, Erica Newton and Erica Davis. Seconds went to Jenny Shaw (twice). 911 EMERGENCY Home Address Signs DULL DECK? Candidates must have knowledge of the area and enjoy working with the public. Position will re­ quire bookkeeping, P.C. computer and office management skills. This person win also work as assistant to bie Chamber director. Reed Scores Win No. 10... Lakewood's Brian Reed improved his season record at No. 1 singles to 1O-2 Monday with a 6-2.6-0 triumph against Abion's David Gray. The Vikings team was equally successful, besting the Wildcats 8-O. 018 00 -• BLgCK ’ ’ "oif. oo : 4 024.00____ 023 00 JL 027 00 026 08 026 50 030 W BLDCJK 031 .°9 EAST M LEGAL NOTICE nouc* ot Mortgage rorectoaura saw THIS HRM IS A OCBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in rie condition. ot a mortgage made by Johnny B Ldnaw a married man and Barbara A Leinaar Ns wrte (original mortgagor,) to MMS Mortgage Services. LTD. Mortgagee, dated August 31.1994. and recorded on September 7. 1994 In Uber 414. on Page 14g. Barry County Record, MeNgan. and was assigned by said mortgagee to ths Standard Federal Bank. as assignee by an assignment dated September 6.1994. wtich wee recorded on September 7. 1994. In Uber 814. on Pege 155. Berry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due st the date hereof the sum ot SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE ANO 83/100 Onawa (573.391 S3), including intereot at 5.575* per annum. Under lhe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that seal mort­ gage w« be torectosod by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1-00 p m . on June 24. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and ere described es: Pared 1 The North 520 reel of the South 1344 test ot the East 112 of the Southeast IM ot Section 26. Town 2 North. Range 5 West, excepting there­ from That part ot the Southeast IM ot the South­ east 1M of said section, lying South end East ot High Bank Creek, also except commencing el the Northwest comer of High Bank Creek Bndge and running North to the 112 section hne 160 rode, more or lesa. thence East to Eaat line of said Sec­ tion 26. thence running South along the East sec­ tion kne to the creek, thence Southwesterly along the creek to the place of beginning Parcel 2 The North 148 feet of the South 1492 feet of the East 112 of the Southeast 1M of Section 26. Town 2 North. Range B West lyrng West to a ins beginning al the Northeast comer of High Bank Creek Bndge in East Dowtatg Road, and running thence North to the East and West IM line of add Section 26. and the point of endmg The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date ot such sale Dated May 13. 1999 Standard Federal Bank FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593.1303 Trott 8 Trott. PC. Attorneys lor Standard Federal Bank 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farma, Ml 45025 File #990404991 Ravens (6-10) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 13. 1999 - Page 13 HASTINGS...continued from page 10 Tbe second Saxon score came from Jessie Golc. who is back from a knee injury Gole added another goal in the second half, her sixth of tbe season and the team's final score in the victory. In total, Hastings managed 26 shots on goal compared to Northview's 15. Standouts included Rachel McKenzie and Carolyn DeWitt. "(Rachel) played their best forward very aggressively, person to person, denying their number ooe threat a goal or even a look at lhe goaL* Mepham said "As usual. Caroly., DeWitt was excellent sweeping all balls over our defense " Erin Bradley (27) moves in for a scoring opportunity during varsity soccer action at Johnson Field (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon JVs lose by one run Varsity soccer standout Amanda Lee (9) charges past a Lowell defender in Hastings' O-K White matchup last Wednesday (Photo by Perry Hardin) Bush expected to push for first at Berlin Former track champions Joe Bush and Randy Sweet will be among the favorites to win the 40-Iap feature race for Late Models Saturday night (May 15) at tbe Berlin Raceway. Bush, of Hastings, woo the opening main event of the season April 24, while Sweet wound up second. Bush was lhe I .ate Model champion at Berlin in 1992 and 1993 Bob Holley of Gun Lake is another racer to watch out for. Holley Finished third Apni 24 by ooe car length. Sportsman cars and Street Slocks will also compete Saturday at the Marne oval. Rain and inclement weather caused postponement of Berlin's three-in-one program last Saturday. A field of 95 race teams will take practice al 2 pan., time trials begin at 3 p.m. and the first preliminary beat race is set for 7 p.m. Adult admission is $10 and children (4-11) are $5. On-grounds parking is free. The raceway is located five miles west of Grand Rapids on the interstate 96 expressway at Marne, exit 23. The American Speed Association ACDelco Challenge Series makes a stop at Berlin Saturday. June 5. Tbe Battery 300 is expected to sun at 9 pm and will be tbe first of two visits for tbe ASA to Berlin this season. Gary St. Amant, Scott Hansen and Bob Senneker are expected to compete and challenge for top honors. Hastings' thinciads tallied 104 points Valleywood scored 26 and Newhall 25. First place points went to Rachel Arias (two). Niki Noteboom (three). Tiffany Howell (two). Olivia Pare. Joanie Myers, Sam Sleevi. Robin White. Margo Cooklin. Jessie Rose (two), Erin Dahn, Jenny Shaw, Emily Hastings collected nine hits and held East Grand Rapids to four in a 15-2 win on May 5. Storm was the winning pitcher, striking out six and walking just one. Tefft and Storm both had two hits with one of Tefft’s going for three base1 Storm also drove in two runs, while Goggins bit a grand slam in the thud inning and finished with four RBI. Lucas Walers had an RBI. Jennings managed two RBI and Benningfield also drove in a run for the Hastings club. YMCA NEWS Co-ed Volleyball League Final Standings Blair Landscaping .............................. 47-7 Hastings Mfg........................................ 43-11 Hastings Saxons................................. 33-21 True Value .......................................... 32-22 Hastings Mutual................................ 33-21 Flexfab................................................. 24-30 Slaughter ............................................ 22-30 Coleman Agency ............................... 15-37 YMCA of Bam* County and Hastings Youth ConncM's Co-Ed Adah Floor Hockey Team Hastings' Joe Bush hopes to contend for the checkered flag this Saturday at the Berlin Raceway. (Photo provided) KALAMAZOO SPEEDWAY Just like Berlin and just about everywhere else, poor weather conditions played havoc and caused Kalamazoo to postpone its program last Saturday. This Saturday, however, a full threein-one show is on tbe card, along with the MCR Dwarf cars. Admission for tbe night of action is $10. Hoke. Erica Newton. Jessica Pond, Lisa Noteboom, Megan McGandy and Erica Davis. Second place points were scored by Davis. Lisa Noteboom. Erin Hemeriing, Shaw. Arica Newton (two), Hoke, Cooklin. Arias and White. Amy Easey. Dahn (two) and Davis managed third place points. Barb Westfall. Dahn and Sleevi tallied fourth place points. Golfers take fifth in O-K White showdown Leah Pumford led tbe blue and gold golfers with a 98 at the O-K White Conference Tournament Monday at the North Kent Golf Course in Grand Rapids. Pumford s 98 tied her for 10th place among tbe individual scorers. Hastings, as a team, fired a 412 to place fifth East Grand Rapids won with a 334, Wyoming Park was second with a 395, Forest Hills Central finished third with a 396 and Lowell ended up fourth with a 410. Other scores for lhe Saxons included a 100 from Katie Welton, a 106 from Wyoming Park beat Hastings' JVs twice May 7 with a 19-16 triumph in a doublehcadcr opener and a 12-5 victory in lhe nightcap. VanderHoff had four hits, while Teffi and Matt Schnackenberg each had three hits. Tbe Saxons slugged for 16 hits total. VanderHofFs game included a triple and a double. Tefft also achieved a threebase rap. Tefft drove in four runs, while Schnackenberg had three RBI. Benningfidd bad ooe RBI, Storm drove in two runs and Dave Wright bad a three RBI outing. In tbe second game, Tefft and Leland Jennings each collected two hits. Storm had an RBL VanderHoff bad a triple and three RBI and Tom Williams also drove in a Saxon score. The Wolverines..................................... 5-47 Championship Team: Blair Landscaping (front row, left to right) Becky Wieland, Brenda Dave. Kathy Sherman; (back row) Todd Wieland. Tony Hooker, Al Pandl. Missing: Tia Cross, Jeff Pandl and Bill Dawe. Track team blows by foes The Hastings Middle School girls' track team beat both Vallcywood and Newhall last Thursday with an outstanding overall team performance. In a diamond classic, Hastings' junior varsity lost to Lowell in league baseball action May 10 by one run. 7-6. Tbe game featured great pitching, home runs and dutch hitting. Pitcher Luke Storm went eight innings and struck out seven Red Arrows. Sean Tefft bad a dinger. Storm a double and two RBI and Jake VanderHoff a two-base rap and an RBI to lead the offense. All three Saxons collected two h its in the contest. Andy Benningfiekl and Jason Goggins also managed base hits Goggins’ efforts produced a triple and two RBI Tbe game-winner for Lowell was scored in tbe eighth inning after Hastings bad tied it 6-6 with a run in tbe bottom of tbe seventh. Heather Drunun. a 108 from Erica Barnum. a 122 from Katie Jones and a 129 from Heather Rose. The Saxon swingers also had a league match with Hudsonville and Wyoming Park May 5 at Rolling Hills. Hastings finished second out of the three teams with a 199. Hudsonville tallied a 183 and Park posted a 208. Welton led the blue and gold on that day with a 46. Barnum carded a 49. Pumford a 51, Drumm a 54, Jones a 53 and Rose a 60. Enid Gage of Hudsonville was the medalist with a 39. Blair Landscaping were the champions in the YMCA's Co-Ed Volleyball League. (Photo provided) aaaaa.aaaaaaaaaa a, ComputerMaid a 3 a LX Q Dust and dirt on your circuits, fans and in your .O American Fellowship Mutual Insurance Company disk drives can cause costly repairs. STOP abus- ing your computer and call us now! We can help! We service businesses as well as homes! r _ We come to your computer, all you have to do ~ A Michigan Cofnpati -The Seal of Faithful. Friendly Insurance Since 1920 Beall! a 616-945'9538 a aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa CLIMB Mt. 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Also call about now highly competitive adult single rates for woman 25 and over and men 30 and over. Jom with the thousands of Michigan policyholders who have already called and saved* All it laket is 10 minutes or less to learn how you can save' CALL TODAY - TOLL FREE 1-800-648-6329 FOR RATE QUOTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION �Page 14 - Tbe Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 13. 1999 Hastings High School senior tea reminiscent of ages past by Mary Warner Staff Writer It was almost like stepping into a by­ gone era but week when senior girls from Hastings High School joined members of tbe GFWC Hastings Women's Club in the annual Senior Tea. One can imagine, when the club held ns first tea 53 years ago. members and high school seniors dressed in frilly, feminine attire silling around drinking tea. eating cookies, laughing, and sharing stories. At that time, when radio was still relatively new and television was yet to come, gath­ erings ot groups usually relied on local tal­ ent for entertainment. One can envisage youog women rising in front of lhe group to show off their various talents Perhaps ooe sang. Another might have played the piano. Someone may have recited a poem. All these years later, club members and senior girts are still dressing up for tbe oc­ casion, still sipping tea and eating cookies, still laughing and telling stories, and still relying on local talent to provide the enter­ tainment. This year. Hastings High School sophomore Steve Flohr entertained with a juggling act Junior Katie Cook sang a song from tbe Broadway musical "Camelot" And tbe Hastings High School Drama Club performed a short play called "What Women Want Most." Flohr entered with a nourish on a unicy­ cle and proceeded to dazzle tbe group with bis fast-moving act. He explained why be sometitres drops a pin: "On occasion there's a sudden gust of gravity and it throws your pin down." Cook sang "The Simple Joys of Matdenhood." The drama club performed a play based on The Tale of the Wife of Bath" from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Tbe play was set in tbe time of King Arthur and tbe Knights of the Roundtable. The play also evoked memories of the past — times when lhe use of violence to settle grievances was tbe standard mode of behavior, when women's chastity was guarded religiously, and when men consid­ ered women their personal property. In the play. King Arthur sentences Sir Harold Pendragon to death for kissing Sir Galahad's fiancee. Lady Leonore, without her permission Queen Guinevere inter­ venes, however, and tells Pendragon he can save himself if be answers the question, "What do women want mouT While pondering the question. Pendragon and Galahad get into a sword fight over Lady Leonore — a fight that surprisingly, considering the recent violence that has en­ gulfed this country and others, was met with cheers and laughter by the audience. Eventually, with help from Lady Leonore, Pendragon answers 2ie question by saying what women wan: nrost is "con­ trol over men." They want to run tbe show," Pendragon declares. And even in this post-feminist, new millenium era, his answer, like the sword fight was received with laughter and clapping "Admittedly, most of Chaucer is very sexist" Drama Club sponsor MaryMartha Melendy said, "but most of classical litera­ ture is." However, since tbe play was a more hu­ morous rendition of the original tale, ac­ cording to Melendy, and performers were camping it up a bit in a sort of tongue-incheek manner, the more somber aspects of the tale may have understandably been ex­ cused by those in attendance — who were there, after aU, to eat drink, and have an amusing, enjoyable afternoon. Members of the Hastings High School Drama club put on a play titled "What Women Want Most." LE-CjAIL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Saia THS RRM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Juggler Sieve Flohr entered with a flair on a unicycle. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC HEARING Pretty dishes, bright flowers, lace tablecloths, and other trappings of a bygone era served to bridge past and present during the annual Senior Tea. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. May 24, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the Special Assessment Roll for construction of sewer improvements for the portion of East Marshall Street from South Jefferson Street to South Michigan Avenue. This notice is given pursuant to Article X. of the Charter of the City of Hastings and Article III. Section 70-67 of the Hastings Code. Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk/Treasurer 102 LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 14, 1999. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 14,1999, IS MONDAY, MAY 17, 1999. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 17,1999 ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk’s office. Persons planning to register with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This notice is given by order of the board of education. Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark W. Cunningham and Susan C. Cunningham hus­ band and wile (original mortgagors) to Banc Ono Financial Services. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated No­ vember 24.1997, and recorded on December 6, 1997 in Document #1004993, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot FORTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE ANO 65/100 Dolars (943,829 651 inducing interest at 12.950% per annum Under the power of safe conttened in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the murtgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastmqs. Ml at 1 00 p.m ,on June 24. 1999. Said promises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel ’A*: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North. Range 8 West; Commencing 98 Links North of the center of said Section; thence North 47.5 de­ grees West 3 Chains 96 Unks lor the Ptace of Be­ ginning; thence North 47.5 degrees West 1 Chain 50 Links; thence South 42.5 degrees West 2 Chains 50 Links, thence South 47.5 degrees East 1 Char 50 Unks. thence North 42.5 degrees East 2 Chams 50 Unks to the Place of Begmnmg Parcel 'B' Commencing at a point 98 Unks North of the center of Section 20. thence North 4? 5 degrees West 5 Chains and 70 Unks to the Northeasterly comer of said lot for Place of Be­ ginning; thence South 42.5 degrees West 10 Rods; thence North 47.5 degrees West 5 Rods; thence North 42 5 degrees East 10 rods, thence South 47 5 degrees East to the Place of Begin­ ning. Parcel XT A parcel ot land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as lottows Commenc­ ing 64 68 teet North of the center of said Section; thence North 47 degrees 30' West. 360 36 teet to the True Place of Beginning; thence South 42 de­ grees 30' West 165 00 teet. thence North 47 de­ grees 30' West. 15 84 feet, thence North 42 de­ grees 30' East. 165 00 feet, thence South 47 de­ grees 30' East 15 84 feet to the Place of Begin­ ning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 13. 1999 Banc One Financial Services. Inc FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for Banc One Financial Services. Inc. 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #990101025 Hawks (6-10) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 13. 1999 - Page 15 BOY, Lucas Edmund was bom at 7:11 p.m., April 19, 1999 at Rush Presbyterian St. Lukens Medical Center in Chicago. His parents are Randy and Marie Shoemaker of Crown Point, Indiana. Lucas weighed 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and was 20 1/2" long at birth. Grandparents arc Robert and Jane Shoe* maker of Lake Odessa and the late Max and Gloria Kieling of Manistee. BOY, Dale and Carol Simon would like to announce the birth of their son, Nathan Dale Simon, bom April 19. 1999. Nathan weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. His proud sisters are Joelle, Haley and Mallory. Grandparents are Mike and Jean Appelman of Nashville and Norbert and Bertha Simon of Pewamo. GIRL, Hanna Marie, bom at Spectrum Health on April 20, 1999 at 7:16 p.m. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long to Bob and Stacey Vasquez of Woodland. She was welcomed home by big brother Logaa. BOY, Tyler George, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 16, 1999 at 5:48 a.m. to Steve and Beth Foltz of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 Ito. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Austin James, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 20, 1999 at 2:14 p.m. to Eric and Christina Curtis of Ionia. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Mike and Laura Shockley of Manis­ tee would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Shay, bom at Ludington Hospital on March 24, 1999. 7 lbs. 15 ozs. Emma was welcomed home by sister Shelby and brother Parker. Grandparents are Don and Lois Bowers of Hastings, Janet Greer and Dave and Pat Shockley of Lans­ ing. BOY, Ethan James, 9 lbs. 9 ozs. 21 inches long bom Friday, April 23, 1999 at 7:52 a.m. to James and Diane Klipfer of Hast­ ings at Battle Creek Health Systems, wel­ comed home by big sister, Micala. BOY, Nicholas Ryan, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 26, 1999 at 6:54 p.m. to Ter ry and Shelly Armour of Woodland. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Madison Marie, bom at Sparrow Hospital on April 30, 1999 at 2:14 a.m. to Don and Sue Lubitz of Lyons. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, David and Janet (Miller) Evans of Hastings, arc pleased to announce the birth of their son, Elijah Christian Evans. Bom at Spectrum Health Downtown in Grand Rapids on March 16, 1999 at 2:00 a.m., he weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. Elijah was welcomed home by his big brother, Joseph, and big sister, Lauren. Proud grandparents are Walter and Eliza­ beth Miller of Hastings, and Sharon and Roger Lee of Montpelier, OH. BOY, David “Austin", bom at Pennock Hospital on April 26, 1999 at 8:21 a.m. to David and Theresa Stephens of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Bill and Laura Doherty of Hastings proudly announce the arrival of Maggie Elizabeth on April 13. 1999 at 5:05 p.m. at Spectrum Health East weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and measuring 21 inches long. She is welcomed home by her parents and big sis­ ter Emily. Proud grandparents include Marie and Duane Allerding of Hastings and Tom and Janine Doherty of Grand Blanc. BOY, Jack Livius, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 13, 1999 at 8:22 a.m. to Rob and Cathy Longstreet of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 9 lbs. I oz. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Abbie Christine, bom at Pennock Hospital to Greg and Liz Endsley of Hast­ ings. GIRL, Kameryn Rae, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 30, 1999 at 1:43 p.m. to Travis and Esmeralda Carter of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2.6 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. More highway repairs scheduled in Barry County In Barry County, the Michigan Department of Transportation is busy prov­ ing the joke that there are only two seasons in Michigan, winter and lhe road construc­ tion season. Two more highway projects in the county have been announced. On M-79, guardrails will be upgraded from the M-37 intersection east to Swift Road. Guardrails will also be upgraded on M-66 from the in­ tersection of M-79 south to Cloverdale Road. Tbe projects will involve a com­ bined total of 12 miles, arc together budgeted at $217,279 and are expected to take 20 days. A total of 8.1 miles of M-79 from lhe intersection of M-66 to Ainger Road in lialon County will be resurfaced. Guardrail upgrades and shoulder work will also be done. The work is expected to take 35 days and cost $875,613. This year's construction season started earlier, according to a written release from M-DOT, with more work being done at night and on weekends Keep friends and relatives "IN TOUCH” with their hometown. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Give Us a Call at...945-9554 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. May 24. 1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the Special Assessment Roll for construction of a water main for the portion of East Marshall Street from South Jefferson Street to South Michigan Avenue. This notice is given pursuant to Article X. of the Charter of the City of Hastings and Article III, Section 70-67 of the Hastings Code. Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as staled above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to lhe City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-3468) or TDD cal) relay services 1-800-649­ 3777. Everil G. Minshum City Clerk/Treasurer 105 BOY, Riston Anthony, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 24, 1999 at 1:56 a.m. to Mary and Ron Holley of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 22 inches long. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ACKERS POINT DRIVf, AND SOIITH SHORE DRIVE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIALASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 14 GIRL, Kaylc Jo, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 25, 1999 at 6:15 a.m. to Sandra and John Wilkins of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of GIRL, Lisa Nicole Hard, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 22, 1999 at 10:25 p.m. to Tanya Merrill and Steve Hard Jr. of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. the paving and other improvements to Ackers Point and South Shore Drives, private roads (the ‘Improvements**!, from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage in lhe special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 138 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described BOY, Evan Philip, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 15, 1999 at 3:27 p.m. to Michelle and Phil Czamacki of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. GIRL, Bailey Dawn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 18, 1999 3t 1:58 a.m. to David and April Keillor of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing lor the following Special Use Permits CASE NO. SP. 13-W - Mark L Pon, (***■ cant) LOCATION: At 1975 Ote* Cutlers Pass Drive on the South side, off River Road in Sec 24 of Hastings Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (!.«., a real estate office within the home). MEETING DATE: May 24. 1999 TIME: 7:30 p.m PLACE: Community Room in the Courts ar.d Law BuHdmg at 220 West Court St. Hastings. Michigan Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbaHy or in writing will be given the opportunity tr. be heard at the above mentioned time ?«xf place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or taxed to 616-948-4820 The special use application is available for pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St . Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p m (dosed between 12-1 p.m ). Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further in­ formation The County of Barry wtil provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meetmg/heanng upon ten (10) days r otice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or sernces should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hast­ ings. Ml 49O5S. (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk (5/13) lots and parcels of land which arc benefitted by lhe Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: Ackers Point and South Shore Drives Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 14 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. May 24. 1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the Special Assessment Roll for construction of Paving/Curb & Gutter and improvements along East Marshal) Street commencing at the intersection of the center line South Jefferson Street and East Marshall Street thence east to existing paving. Also, that portion of South Michigan Street lying between East Clinton and East Marshall Street. Lots and parcels numbered: 08-007-015-025-00 08-007-040-012-00 08-007-070-016-00 08-007-015-033-00 08-007-050-020-00 08-007-070-017-00 08-007-016-022-00 08-007-070-001-00 08-007-070-018-00 08-007-016-023-00 08-007-070-002-00 08-007-070-019-00 08-007-016-024-00 O8-OO7-O7O-UO3-OO 08-007-016-025-00 08-007-070-004-00 08-007-070-021-00 08-007-016-028-00 08-007-070-005-00 08-007-070-022-00 08-007-010-001-00 08-007-070-006-00 08-007-070-023-00 08-007-070-020-00 08-007-040-002-00 08-007-070-007-00 08-007-070-024-00 08-007-040-003-00 08-007-070-008-00 08-007-070-025-00 08-007-040-004-00 08-007-070-009-00 08-007-070-026-00 08-007-040005-00 08-007-070-010-00 08-007-070-027-00 08-007-040-006-00 08-007-070-011-00 08-007-070-029-00 08-007-040-007-20 G8-007-070-012-00 08-007-070-030-00 08-007-040-009-00 08-007-070-013-00 O8-OO7-O7O-O3I-OO 08-007-070-045-00 This notice is given pursuant to Article X, of the Charter of the City of Hastings and Article III, Section 70-67 of the Hastings Code. 08-007-040-011-00 08-007-070-014-00 08-007-040-011-50 08-007-070 015-00 Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Cierk at the same address as stated above. has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777. assessment district to include Permanent Parcel Nos. 08-007-016-002-00 and 08-007-040-007-20. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in lhe form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has resolved to revise lhe special and the proposed special assessment against such properties arc included on said roll. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, THE l»TH DAY OF MAY, 1999, AT Everil G. Manshum City Clerk/Treasurer 104 7:00 P.M., AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL, 5643 SOUTH WALL LAKE ROAD, HASTINGS, MI 49058. IN SAID TOWNSHIP, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO, AND ALSO TO HEAR AND CONSIDER THE ADDITION OF PERMANENT PARCEL NOS. 08-007-016­ 002-00 AND 08-007-040-007-20 TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRIT­ TEN APPEAL OF THIS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRI­ BUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OFTHE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BIT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTER­ EST APPEARS AND PROTEST S THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, .n person or. in lhe alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to lhe hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This notice was authorized by the Township Board of lhe Township of Hope. Dated: May 4. 1999 Sylvia Forster. Clerk Township of Hope �Page 16 - The Hastings Sanner - Thursday. May 13. 1999 "Here, the issues arc more related to the protection of tbe public. 1 still hope you grow up and live tike you're supposed to." Mayhew was granted work release and community service work in lieu of half his court costs COURT N€UUS A Delton teen who violated bis proba­ tion by consuming alcohol was given one last chance when he was sentenced lo nine months in the Barry County Jail with credit for 167 days served in Circuit Court Thursday Cory McEntee, 19, was serving proba­ tion on two previous convictions of at­ tempted breaking and entering and home invasion. "This is an individual whom everything has been tried with.' said assistant prosecu­ tor David Makled. 'Jail, boot camp, a tether and probation did not work. Tbe ef­ forts of his father to gel him a decent job and set him up with an apartment did not work either. I respectfully request a prison sentence, as recommended by tbe probation department. But McEntee's attorney focused on a time in McEntee's life when be was suc­ cessful. 'Every defendant stands before the court and says they've seen the light and they're not going to do it again,' said Richard Byrne. "I think I can point lo a successful scenario al a lime when he was productive, when he was living at home with his dad." Banner CLASSIFIEDS M..The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 //./;> Woillnl n unit ii In other court business: MINTED TO BUY: Goose eggs. 517-852-9466 LOSE WEIGHT- AMAZING METABOLISM BREAK­ THROUGH: Quick A Easy! ( hthi ( tin Free samples. Call Dorris at 616­ 248-7707. LICENSED CHILDCARE has openings. Located one block from Clarksville Elementary School. Fenced in backyard & play area, meals & snacks are provided. Reasonable rates, ref­ erences available. Please call Amy at 693-3236, LicflXj340073820 911 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS made while you wait- $20.00 each- 2 or more SI8.00each. Great gifts. Action Signs 1011 E State St., Hastings 948-8618 or toll free 888-577­ 7446. / Or Stile FORD I uln FISH FOR STOCKING: Gi­ 1993 ant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout. Walleye, Larptnputh , Smallmouth Bass. Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. Laggis’ Rsh Farm. 08988 35th St.. Gobles. Mi 49055.. 616-628-2056 days.. 616-624-6215 evenings. 103,000miles, power everything. Mint condition, $4300 OBO. 616-367-4198_________________ TAURUS: 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, 2 door, low miles, air, cruise. p/1, $8,700.00obo.616-945-2635 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO, in good condi­ NASHVILLE: NASHVILLE PARK APARTMENTS. Very low to moderate income apart­ ments for the elderly (age 62 and older), handicapped or disabled (of any age). We have vacancies for 1 bedroom apartments, rents are based on income, rent sub­ sidy if you qualify. Rents range from $000-5473.00. call today! 5’7-852-9113.TDD: 1-800-649­ 3777, Equal Housing Opportu­ nity, barrier free units available, no application fee. liinnit w rvii< repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Cal) 945 9888. DALE’S SEAMLESS GUT­ TERS, INC- Free estimates. tion inside A out, must see! Ask­ ing $17,000 OBO. 948-0502 6 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: 3773 Yeckley Road. Hastings. Friday, May 14th 9am-5pm; Sat­ urday, May 15th 9am-3pm. Men s women’s A children’s clothing, furniture. Home Inte­ rior decorations, craft supplies, toys, miscellaneous baby items, and much more. Prices are LOW because it all MUST GO!!! Cellular. Digital. Long Distance, Paging, A Internet Access. Delton616-6238901, toll free 888-244-8206 STEEL BUILDINGS 40X60: Was $11,846 sell $5,980. 50x96 was $17,870 sell $9,886. Never put up. 800-204-7199 Mitch. HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES". HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS. FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093. ANTRIM COUNTY: 5 beauti­ Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604._________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9601. REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800 672-9604.____________________ ABANDONED REPO. Bank need* someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. 'Help Wanted 1540sq ft. 21/2 car garage, 24x24 pole bam, large lot. must see to appreciate. $145,000. 517-852­ 0244 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH home in the 4th Ward. New carpet, hardwood floors, paint. 728 W. Grand, Hastings. $79,900. Call 945-3681. CLERICAL OPENINGS: Manpower is now accepting applications for both entry and advanced level positions. Apply at MANPOWER 127N.Market. Hastings 948-3000 EOE. GENERAL FACTORY: Vermontville Company taking applications for small part as­ sembly. Must be detail oriented, have good attendance, refer­ ences. and drug free a must. Ap­ ply at MANPOWER, 127 N. Market. Hastings. 948-3000. EOE_________________________ JOB POSTING: DEPUTY/ SCHEDULING CLERK, Pro­ bate court. Juvenile Section. Family Division: Duties include setting up/maintaining case files A records, processing legal docu­ ments, schedulin'hearings, pre­ paring A distributing orders, pro­ viding information to court pa­ trons and other related clerical tasks. Deadline for applications 5/21/99. Send resume to: Linda Reynolds, Probate A Juvenile Court, 220 W. Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058.__________ JOB POSTING: STAFFING COORDINA­ TOR: PENNOCK HOSPITAL YARD SALE: 127 WEST APPLE STREET AT THE UAW HALL, this is a fundraiser 11% land contract. Northern Land Company. 1-800-968-3118 or www.northernlandco.com HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER: 2 yrs old, 3 br. 2 bath. 127 N. Market, Mobil, Houks Fairview Estates off M-37 be­ tween Middleville and Hastings. 14 houses. May 14<h from 8:30­ 5:30; May 15th from 9-? FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing ooe of our many repossessed home*. Payments les* than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. MANY HOMES FOR SALE Build your own rquity/future! $55. deposit, $1300 down, to move in. Payments lower then rent! 888-326-2198, ex. 9210 POWER sale, all items are $1.00 each. Friday A Saturday, 9-5pm. NEIGHBORHOOD SALES: fully rolling park like acres, close to many lakes and stale land, ideal camping location, trail road access, includes driveway and cleared camping spot, electricity available. $14,900, $500 down, OUT OF STATE PROPER­ TIES: Take over 20 acres in prosperous west Texas, assume >100 monthly payments on $6,995.00 balance, call toll free anytime 1-8QO-875-65o8 ASSEMBLY: Lowell Company accepting applications for assem­ blers and machine operators. Good attendance, references and drug free a must. Apply at MAN­ Office Assis­ tant Barry Co. Planning A Zon­ ing Department. Perform a vari­ ety of Clerical/ Secretarial func­ tions for department staff. Pro­ vides information to residents, contractors A others on building codes A zoning ordinances. Computer experience neccessary. Send resume by May 18th to: Jim McManus, Director, Barry County Planning A Zon­ ing Department. 220 W. State St., Hastings. ABANDONED REPO NEXTEL, PLASTIC INJECTION A Hastings. 948-3000 EOE. / Or Stile PIANO TUNING, Byrne added that McEntee has not been a threat to anyone but himself and that bis uncle and aunt offered to let him live with them after be gets out of jail. "This man is not without redemption.' said Byrne "We don't have a predatory kid here, we have a self-destructive person." McEntee owned up to his mistakes in his comments to tbe court and admitted to not following through with previous court order, <o attend alcohol treatment 'It's all my fault and Irealize there are consequences,' be said. Tm not a bad per­ son. I'm just a kid that drinks beer. When they told me I'm an alcobobit scared me and I left and didn't go back. I am sick of this life and being in jail " "In light of your age. I'm going to give you this chance to straighten yourself out." said Judge James Fisher "You'd better get serious about it or fm not going to give you another chance." LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production worker* on 2nd shift This well estab­ lished company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drug screen. For immediate consid­ eration contact STAFFMARK 725 W. State Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway) Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or call us al 948-8555. ADVERTISING APPREN­ TICE: 8 OPENINGS WITH International corporation, $24,000 to start, lucrative ben­ efit package, certified company training, must be high school graduate, for interview call 616­ 948-2298. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 11, 1999 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. has a full time opening for Nurse Staffing Coordinator. The suc­ cessful candidate must have spreadsheet and word process­ ing experience. An accounting background or proficiency with numbers is necessary. Previous Staff Coordinator or scheduling experience is desired. This posi­ tion develops and maintains staff­ ing for Nursing Services Depart­ ment and mainta.ns all related records, prepares Nursing De­ partment payroll, maintains re­ ports. and maintains “public re­ lations" atmosphere between Nursing Administration and Nursing Personnel. Please sub­ mit resume/application to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street, Hastings. MI. 49058 (616J-948-3112 or fax (6:61-945-4130 EOE. HELP WANTED NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mil! positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk LumberCompnny, 310 Oak St., Freeport, Ml EOE ALL STUDENTS: Summer work programs in Customer Servrce/Sales. $1115 per hour ap­ pointment. Scholarships and in­ ternships: Conditions apply. All majors- we train. 616-245-3882 10-5._________________________ STAFFMARK IS NOW TAK­ ING APPLICATIONS FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS. Both entry and advanced posi­ tions available. Contact Staffmark al 948-8555 ask for Robin or Jody, EOE.__________ THE VIKING CORPORA­ TION, a manufacturer of valves, sprinklers and related compo­ nents in the fire protection in­ dustry, located in Hastings. Michigan is seeking a Customer Service Representative. This in­ dividual would be responsible lor receiving, classifying and resolving customer complaints as well as developing processes lo improve the response to cus­ tomer requirements. Candidate would provide customers with information on product availabil­ ity and status of orders. The suc­ cessful candidate must have ex­ cellent communication skills. Interested individuals may send a resume and cover letter lo The Viking Corporation. Attn: Hu­ man Resources. 210 North Industnal Park Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. ECE/M/F/D • Aaron Stevenson, 19, of Battle Creek was ordered to spend one year in jail with credit for 46 days served and tbe balance suspended upon enrollment in and comple­ tion of the Tri County Rehabilitation Pro­ gram on his conviction of malicious de­ struction of property over $100. He also was given four years' probation and was ordered to pay $7,162.06 in resti­ tution for allegedly taking and damaging a pop-up travel trailer from a Hope Town­ ship man July 8 of last year. "Al only 19 yean old, Mr. Stevenson has two prior felonies, be has not com­ pleted high school. has no wort history and apparently no direction in his life.' said Makled. 'He has set himself up for a lengthy prison sentence in the future if this partem doesn't change.' Makled said the Tri County program would give Stevenson more of an opportu­ nity than be deserves. "He was not tbe ringleader,' said attorney Frank Hillary. "Ifs Ms immaturity and his being a follower led up to these events." Hillary said Tri County would teach Stevenson some working skills and provide an educational program. 'You are at a crossroads in your life,* said Fisher. "This can be considered your last chance." • John Ulrich. 32. of Nashville, was sen­ tenced to six months in jail with credit for 71 days served on bis convictions ot. larceny in a building and attempted uttering and publishing, habitual offender, third of­ fense He was ordered to spend two years on probation and to pay $1,000 court costs oo each conviction. Restitution is to be determined. "His previous five felonies and 15 mis­ demeanors gives me every reason to believe he's going to continue to commit crimes," said Makled, who asked for a 24- to 120­ month prison sentence for Ulrich. Ulrich was arrested by tbe Hastings City Police Department in April and charged with a total of six felony counts of writing bad checks totaling $1,380.58 Feb. 23 in Hastings. Each count carries a nutximnm possible sentence of 14 years in prison. The felony larceny charge for stealing checks has a four-year maximum penalty. "My client has a corporate business he's got now and he's on the back side of tbe slide he's been in," said Hillary. "The only way he's going to accomplish paying resti­ tution is if he's allowed to work and run tbe business be has going." Ulrich said be committed the crimes be­ cause he was having problems in bis life, including a divorce. "I was going through a lot and I didn't know bow to deal with it in the right way." said Ulrich. Tve got child support to pay. I'm trying to get my life on track. I went through a time when I got out of prison where I did real well. fm asking for a term in the county jail and a chance to prove myself." Fisher told Ulrich be can not blame all of his problems on tbe divorce, noting be has had a long standing addiction to cocaine and substance abuse. "1 don't boy tbe claim that this was out of character for you." said Fisher. Tm go­ ing to give you an opportunity to salvage your life. You're still a young man." • Josh Mayhew, 17. of Middleville was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for ooe day served and tbe last 60 days sus­ pended if be is successful on probation on his conviction of larceny in a building. Mayhew’s petition for Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status was denied bused oo bis juvenile offense record, said Fisher. Mayhew was arrested by tbe Michigan Slate Police and charged April 9 with the original count ooe, home invasion, second degree after he broke into a Buehler Road home Sept. 5. 1998 in Irving Township. Makled noted Mayhew has a poor educa­ tional background, an extensive juvenile history, has problems with substance abuse and with his temper. "It appears be exhibits classic signs of someone who is going to have problems as an adult." said Makled. "But he's young enough to turn that around." "1 hope you understand you are in a dif­ ferent system than what you're used to in juvenile court." said Ftsber to Mayhew. • Richard Geiger. 23. of Lake Odessa was sentenced lo 60 days in jail with credit for one day served and the balance suspended to the end of 18 months probation on his conviction of fourth degree fleeing and eluding. Geiger rolled his vehicle while fleeing from a Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Feb. 13 in Woodland Township. He was also ordered to perform 50 hours of community service work and to pay $1,000 in fines and costs. Attorney Jeffrey McKenzie noted that Geiger has a problem with alcohol and that be has a five-year work history at a Hast­ ings factory. "He's a producevc member of the com­ munity. I don't think jail is going to be constructive to Mr. Geiger or the commu­ nity," said McKenzie. "The problem is,' said Fisher, "people who run from the police at high speeds kill innocent people. What is be doing about his substance abuse problem?" McKenzie said he told Geiger he's an adult and needs to "get a handle on bis life." "Other than talking about the problem, he hasn't done anything? Why hasn't be signed up for a treatment program?" asked Ftsber. McKenzie noted that Geiger, who apolo­ gized to the court, intends to enroll in an alcohol treatment program. 'When you say you're sorry, it doesn't bring back someone you've killed due to reckless driving,' said Fisher. "It would have been nice for someone who rolled his car and just about killed himself, who has a prior record, to sign up for treatment to show tbe judge 'I don't want to go to jail." ■ Fred Alaniz. 40. of Delton, pleaded guilty to third offense drunk driving in ex­ change for a ooe year jail cap and charges of driving on a suspended license and refus­ ing a preliminary breath test being dis­ missed. Alaniz was found to have a blood alcohol content of .24 after he was arrested March 13 in Barn Township. Because Alaniz has two prior drunk driv­ ing convictions, be could spend a maxi­ mum of 10 years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine and revolution ot bis driver's license. • Tony Millsap. 31, of Dowling pleaded guilty to larceny in a building, being a ha­ bitual offender and to resisting and ob­ structing a police officer in exchange for a jail cap of one year. Millsap, who has three prior felony con­ victions. admitted lo stealing meat, pizza and a cigarette lighter from the Delton Felpausch store Jan. 21 while working for a housekeeping company. He also admitted to resisting police offi­ cers who tried to arrest him oo a domestic violence charge oo Feb. 9. He is scheduled to be sentenced June 10. ■ Danny Fullerton. 17, of Lake Odessa, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and two years probation oo bis conviction of second degree home invasion. Fullerton pleaded guilty to entering a home Feb. 22 in Woodland Township and taking a number of items. He was also ordered to perform 200 hours of community service work • Ryan Kearney, 20, of Middleville pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to report to bis probation officer in March and April and by consuming manjuana. He faces four years in prison and revokatioo of bis Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 13. 1999 - Page 17 Middleville council votes to have LDFA by Patricia Johns A family narrowly escaped injury thanks to the family dog wnten oaraeo auu alerted them to smoke in the residence while they were sleeping at 636 E. Grand Coffee pot blamed for fire; dog wakes sleeping family by Shelly Sulser Sluff Writer Florence Phillips got up Wednesday morning and made a pot of coffee while her Sirena Miller will play Lady Leonore in Saturday's Spring Thing production ot "What Women Want Most ' HHS Drama Club to perform “Spring Thing ’99” Saturday The Hastings High School Drama Club will present "Spring Thing 99" Saturday, May 15. al I p.m. in tbe high school lec­ ture ball. The rescheduled performance features a revue-style format comprised of two oneact plays, brief scenes and monologues, and musical sckcuoM. The. public »anvmd lo attend. Admission is a minimum $2 dona­ tion. The performance showcases the varied talents of participants and allows them one more opportunity to perform for an audi­ ence prior to the end of the school year. Tbe show will last approximately an hour and a half. Tbe first one-act play is excerpts from "As the Bard Turns," a parody of two Shakespearean plays, "As You Like It" and "Much Ado About Nothing." and features, in Elizabethan character, Laura Dickinson as Elizabeth, Kristine Joergenson as Phoebe, Steve Flohr and Josh Doe as an­ nouncers, Elwood Davis as Bcncdik. Lisa Wil trout as Beatrice. Natali Banovac as Celia, and Katie Cook as Rosalind. In a scene titled "Borrowing," Jatnie Phik> and Stephanie Buck are sisters debat­ ing the issue of rights to each other’s cloth­ ing Stephanie Donalds. Josh Doe and Jennifer Alton will perform monologues. Kan Gregory and Jennifer Alton will per­ form a scene tilled "Midnight Run." Steve Flohr will perform a magic and Juggling routine. Josh Alderson and Katie Cook will perform vocal selections. And lhe play ‘What Women Want Most" features Adam Furrow as King Arthur. Jennifer Alton as Queen Guinevere, Josh Doe as Sir Galahad, Josh Alderson as Sir Harry Pendragon. Sirena Miller as Lady Leonore. Elwood Davis as the bailiff, and Scott Sawyer as the royal guard. "What Women Want Most" is also a parody of a classic. The Wife of Bath's Tale," by Chaucer This culminates an active year for the Drama Club, according to its sponsor, high school teacher MaryMartha Melendy. In October club members performed a Halloween program for the YMCA day care children and traveled to Mt Pleasant lo sec club alumni Matt Barnum in a Ferris Slate University production. In November, the full-length play "It Happens Every Summer" was performed by lhe club. In February the group held an af­ ter-game Swine Dance featuring a Swing ‘.'.re-I'.ru*-.. >■*. • dancers. Club members performed at lhe annual GFWC Hastings Women’s Club Senior Tea last week. They have been working since February on their Spring Ihing performance I wo exchange students have been active club members throughout the school year. Kristine Jocrgcnson from Denmark and Matali Banovac from Germany. 84-year-old mother slept downstairs and her husband, Ballard, and grandson, Ryan, slept upstairs. "I left to go take my grandkids to school." said Philips. "I had just plugged it in before I left." Philips returned to her home at 636 E. Grand St. at about 7:45 im. to find smoke billowing from her home and fire trucks parked outside. "I said 'Oh. my God, my bouse is on fire,” said a teary eyed Philips, who re­ cently left her job at J-Ad Graphics. Though smoke detectors in the home were not in working order, according lo fire officials, the family dog. Scooter, became the back-up alarm "Tbe dog barked and my mom got up and looked and the place was on fire," said Flo­ rence’s sister. Ruby Hawkins, who had given the dog to Florence as a gift. "Mother (Geneva Hawkins) hollered and got them up." "Thank God tbe dog woke them up,” added Phillips. Tbe home, worth S47.000, and the con­ tents, worth $20,000, including her and her husband's medications and her mother’s oxygen tanks, were declared a total loss by the Hastings Hee Department, said spokesperson Barb Avery. - ' >1' 1 "Most of it’s gofte. Fve got no job. Fve got no house and I've got no insurance." • OPEN HOUSE • You are Cordially Invited to an... OPEN HOUSE GIVEN BY THE Delton Kellogg High School 1998-99 BUILDINGS TRADES CLASS WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1999 5:00-8:00 p.m. 10585 Stoney Point Drive, Delton, MI Instructor. Robert Barnhart Student Work Crews: Jacob Anderson Jacob Marlow Joshua Boze Daniel Merlau James Browneye II Jeremy Molitor Benjamin Cichy Jedidiah Nichols Joseph Daler II Richard Nutter Jon Duflo Richard PhanJohnny Hicks Travis Powell Russell Huntington Terry Ray Nicholas Keck Jamie Samis Kyle Kwasny Scott Stopher Jeremiah Wilson William Lilibridge Enjoy a Tour of the New House Refreshments Served said Phillips. "But I have my family. The dog was a good present." Phillips, her grandson and her husband arc in need of money, clothing, linens and other household items, as well as a place to live. The Barry County Red Cross is working to help meet those needs and friends and family members arc also pitching in. Look Around PROTECT YOUR GROUND landscaping http://www.usfo.fema.gov CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE This is the time of year when people start to have GARAGE SALES. This is a very enjoyable and popular activity that the City of Hastings is glad to support. Responsible residents agree that everyone wants lo be able to participate in a safe and courteous manner. The City's job is to ensure this is lhe case. Please help us to do this job. For your safety and your children's safety we will strongly encourage all participants to observe parking regulations and the regulauons governing the post­ ing of signs. Those that choose lo ignore the rules may receive cita­ tions. No signs may be posted on any City property or street right-ofway. Hus generally includes all property from the sidewalk to the street or if there is no sidewalk it includes all property within 33 feel from the center of lhe street. Public utility poles arc almost always on City right-of-ways and may not used in any way to promote such activ­ ities. Sidewalks may not be obstructed by furniture, boxes, goods etc. Can may not be double parked or otherwise illegally parked for any period of time including loading and unloading. Wc appreciate your cooperation in keeping Hastings a safe place to live. Good luck in find­ ing that special treasure or great bargain. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk NOTICE OF HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY: The Rutland Charter Township Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a hearing on • •• depends on experience & equipment. Let Us QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Ask For: Bill Love, Steve Steward or Jennifer Jacobs ports SALE SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1999 9 AM • 3 PM, Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. To act upon a request of Scott Tonkin for a Special Exception Use Permit to allow Altogas to install a propane lank on prop­ erty owned by Dimond Machinery, located on Upton Road, south of Rutland Charter Township Cemetery . Anticipated Items For Sale: Golf Clubs. In-Line Skates. FootballBaseball-Softball-Soccer-Basketball-Hockey Equipment. Treadmills. Stationary Bikes. Tennis Equipment. Cross-Country Skis and Boots. Bikes. Fishing and Camping Equipment (tents, stoves, etc ) Township Gcrk at the Township Hall at any time dunng regu­ lar business hours up to the date of the hcanng on May 19. 1999. and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, to determine the necessity of a Downtown Parking Assessment District. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and ser­ vices upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk. 201 East State Street, or call 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay service 1-800-649-37777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk 100 AUCTIONS Prop. *2015: Home & Lot Offered in 2 Porcelt to Prop. *2025: Nke Home rMN MMBmtrfB to the loot A highest bidder! Sat.. May 22 • Noon 6815 N. 37th St.. RLchUnd Sold Separately or Together! Sat.. May 22 • 10 AM 6575 N. MddMte Rd.. (M-37). MldcSevfBe Pwecl A: 1.630t d • 3 Br/2 5 Ba • 1.2481 d • 3 Br/1 B> • BmuuM Front Deck uMh Bench • Large Hwwd Pole Barn . GUI Uk. Schonl System • ZSCarGaragtft More* Parcel B: 1 lO.Offz x 194 06 t x 139 12s x 289 23*2 Lot OPEN HOUSE: SAT.. MAY IS 11:30 AM- 1 PM OPEN HOUSE: SAT.. MAY IS *30 AM-11 AR Other Properties May 22 - 30 to Inrinde Lovely Cape Cod Style Home tn Ann Arbor • Hugh Impressive Home In St Joseph • Ranch Home with Pool In Three Rivers • Bayfront Home on Drummond Island • Lakefront Home in Holy BIPPUS & CO | re.OVA.-yf t!A. I MAH MAJW7AC I can. 800-272-6094 Info sent via mail ot fax back John *ppus. CAI. AAJtL 150 L MfcNjan Ave . Three RNers. Ml 49093 NOTICE OF HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY: The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a hearing on Thursday. May 20. 1999. commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Haft. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings To act upon a request of Allen Gramzinski for a variance to be able to build a garage five (5) feet from the east side tot proper­ ty line This property is located at 2228 Wasabmang and ts zoned ■R2‘ Single family Residential District The proposed garage would be located five (5) feet from the side property line and the requirement for this zone is ten (10) feet The property is described as Part of Lots 11. 12 and 13. Replat Lol 13 Algonquin Lake Resort Properties described as Beginning at a point on the West Ime of Lot 12 which hes 10 feet South 4‘48 West of Northwest comer of Lot 12, thence Southeasterly to East line of Lol 11 which lies North 4° 38’ East 10 feet from the Southeast comer of Lot 11; thence South 4*38' West 92 feet to Southeast comer of Lot 12; thence North 63*17 West 92 60 feet, thence North 3TO2 West 108 05 feet thence South 85*12 East 2 63 feet to Northeast cor­ ner of Lot 13. thence North 4*48 East 11 feet to beginning. Rutland Township Barry County. Michigan Rutland Charier Township will provide necessary reasonable Interested persons desiring to present thetr views upon the above request, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place The application for the above request is available tor inspection at the Rutland Charter Township Hall during regular business hours auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Rutland Charter Township wiH provide necessary reasonable impaired and audio tapes of panted material being considered auxiliary ads and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being <x>nside.red at the hearing to individuals with disabilities, upon five (5) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities, upon five (5) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk al the address or telephone number listed below. telephone number listed below Robin McKenna. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Prn^,s fr001 tf» uk .ill help imd diurti vourh to YMCA programs and help underwrite Hosting! Roton's life leodership conference!. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday. May 24. 1999 at 7:30 Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Barry Co. Courthouse Lawn NEW <S USED ITEMS WILL BE SOLD! CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Fire-sofe Wednesday. May 19. 1999. commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Quality Printing Staff Writer Following a public hearing Monday evening, members of the Middleville Village Council voted to approve establishing a Local Development Finance Authority. This vote May 10 is the end of a process that began in Novcmlicr of 1998. County Commissioner Bob Wenger, who chairs die IDFA Board, asked sonic questions of Jim Collison of Wade Trim, an engineering firm working with the village on tbe LDFA plan The county has not yet decided on how to participate in the LDFA. Wenger was assured that details could be negotiated but that a five-year agreement was probably too short. The LDFA will allow the village to capture the tax increment increase from industrial property only. These funds can be used to provide matching funds for grants for infrastructure projects, which will provide benefit for the industrial properties. The projects might include improving Main Street and (nand Rapids Street, water line improvements and perhaps in the future a new bridge crossing the Thomapple River. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)948-2194 Robin McKenna. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 13. 1999 911 millage proposal approved for Aug. 3 ballot by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County voters arc being asked to renew up to ooe mill to operate tbe county­ wide Enbanced-911 emergency telephone and central dispatch system for five years. Tbe proposal will appear on a special election ballot Aug. 3. Approval of lhe amount of millage in lhe written proposal was unanimously en­ dorsed Tuesday by tbe County Board of Commissioners. Last month, commissioners approved tbe election date, but slopped short of adopting the wording for tbe ballot proposal because tbe m^crity of commissioners had not re­ ceived next year's projected budget informa­ tion about 911's operations. This week County 911 Director Charles Nystrom apologized and said it was his er­ ror. Nystrom also thanked commissioner Jeff MacKenzie and County Board Chairman Jim Bailey "for sitting down with us and being patient with us" after last month's meeting. MacKenzie last month had questioned whether the entire ooe mill was needed for operations, but had said if the amount was necessary he would vote for it and "go out and advocate for this.” Now that MacKenzie has had an explanatxxi of the budget, be said this week that be is ready to support the millage. Tbe 2000 operating budget is for $1,024,900, he said. The 99 budget was $836,000, "but they also had an enhance­ ment millage of $224,000...It appeared to me now that wc have enhanced our system it's become more expensive to maintain and unless we want the system to take a step backwards we are going to have main­ tain what we purchased with the enhance­ ment (millage)," MacKenzie said. "I thu.k th s amount of funding this millage would raise is reasonably based on the needs of tbe system that we now have." The 1/4 mill for enhancement millage, which generates about $260,000 each year, is expiring so tbe general fund will now have to pay for maintenance costs of that equipment, tower rental, etc. Key words in the millage proposal are "up to" ooe mill, Nystrom pointed out. When tbe proposal was submitted last month, tbe request was for a flat one mill. Tbe new ballot wording will only levy what 911 needs to operate, up to one mill. He said that perhaps in three or four years, 911 might need less than one mill after some large equipment expenses are paid off. If voters approve, the millage renewal tax would be levied from 2000 through 2004. During the first year of lhe renewal, one mill is estimated to generate $1,022,000. 911 currently has a fund balance of about half a million dollars. "Enhanced 911 emergency telephone and dispatch services have been of substantial benefit" to county citizens, the County Board said in its resolution. "I can't imagine our county without this service ..." Commissioner Sandy James told lhe board. In oilier business, at this week's meet­ ing, the County Board: • Approved unanimously, without com­ ment, a new contract through Dec. 31, 2001 for County Administrator Michael Brown. The contract contains tbe same salary increase, nearly 32 percent, and oilier benefits that lhe board had authorized its Personnel Committee to offer 3rown last month. Brown's contract was re-negotiated because commissioners wanted to keep Brown on lhe job here rather than lose him to Clinton County where he had applied for a similar position which had an advertised salary of up to $65,000. During public comment time at the meeting, citizen Gordon Ryan asked the board why Brown had received such a "big raise." Brown's new contract provides for an $18,100 pay increase, boosting his annual salary from $57,000 to $75,100. Brown's salary increase of $18,100 includes a deferred compensation of $8,500 per year (tbe maximum allowable), a transportation allowance of $500 per month ($6,000 per year) and a salary increase of $300 per month ($3,600 per year) for three years. Based on the three-year contract. Brown's salary would be increased lo $78,700 in lhe year 2000 and $X2.300 in 2001 The contract also provides that the county purclia.se three years and one month of Municipal Employees* Retirement Sys­ tem of Michigan (MERS) liability for Brown as credited service from Clinton County, where he had previously worked, for a one-time expenditure of $10,696. MERS administers retirement plans for governmental units. In addition to serving as administrator for tbe county. Brown's dudes include being tlie chief fiscal officer and financial advisor, personnel liaison to the board (such as working with lhe contract negotiating team), computer manager for the county, risk manager for the county and Building Authority administrator. Barry County Commissioner Robert Wenger (right) presented the county's new flag to the County Board this week. The design was created by his uncle, Howard Wenger. County Administrator Michael Brown (left) helps display the flag for the photo. The design also wiH be used on the county's stationery and vehicles and for other purposes. Wenger said. County flags cost $135 each and may be obtained through special orders. We’re Putting the tyx/p, on the Competition! 1999 SLT YUKON LEATHER, TRAILER PKG., FRONT & REAR AIR, POWER THROUGHOUT & MORE! Was *36,616. Now Only... *30,995* ■GMS *17,995 KXICAB4X4SH0ITWX EXT. CAB 4X4 IM VORTtC, flUUR H®., LOADS), UUNCE Of MCTORY LEATHER, TONNEAU COVER, NOW A r LOCAL ONE OWNER TRADE, SUPER SHARP! 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SALES • DENISE PAPP SALES con (616) 948-8000 Today or toll free 1 -888-494-5539 SALES HOURS: Mon. & Wed. unit 8: Tues., Thurs., Ft!, unit 6: Saturday until 2 SERVICE HOURS: Mon. & WSd. 8-7; Tues.. Thurs. & Fri. 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-05-20.pdf 81a1ceffcbd9a53c6bc9cfddf4db27d3 PDF Text Text GOP senate! blasts Clintoi See Story on Page 3 '■ ■». _________ .________ _ ■ Bl... V Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1999 VOLUME 148, NO. 20 PRICE SO" Pennock feels financial pinch by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Sixteen employees in six departments at will be held from 2 esday. May 25, for reor- '.oatj Drain Commis: Shaffer. will be held in the conii of the Courts & Law )W. Court Sr., Hastings edrteg from the post after January 1989 He will be Thomas C. Doyle (see (■* edition of the Banner). uastoa of "(W Pennock Hospital were laid off last week as the result, in part, of reduced federal and state reimbursements for Medicare and Medicaid patients. The layoffs did not include any registered nurses, but did include nursing assistants and employees in the laboratory, material management, central sterile supply, car­ diopulmonary and patient registration areas, according to Pennock Hospital's Chief Ex­ ecutive Officer Dan Hamilton. Some employees also are experiencing hourly reductions in their work weeks, with some working less than part-time. XVliile acknowledging that any staff cuts are difficult to make, he said Pennock Hos­ pital lias been fortunate that it has not had to make across-the-board cuts like many other hospitals in the nation, citing statis­ tics of other hospital closures and massive staff reductions "Pennock Hospital is not immune, how­ cially strong hospitals in the country." Hamilton said," . because we are very well functioning and very efficiently operated organization. Our people work really hard and they do a variety of tasks and it's al­ lowed us the latitude to make this hospital one of the most successful." Reductions in Medicare reimbursements to hospitals because of the federal Balanced Budget Act of 1997 are part of the cause for Pennock's woes. Hamilton said. Pennock lost S758.OOO last year because of the Budget Act and expects this year's loss to be about $1.3 million. If nothing changes. Pennock's losses will exceed S5 million in five years. The federal cuts were made to preserve die solvency of die Medicare Trust Fund for another 10 years. The oilier culprit is Michigan's Medicaid budget, which has not provided for infla­ tionary increases to hospitals since 1991 and "it's actually gone backward since 1991." Pricey pie!!! A classy ride for a pricey pie is what Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer got Saturday after Dave Hekh-iis purchased the strawberry treat at the annual Chamber of Commerce fundraising auction. Hekhuis, owner of the Chrysler Superstore, paid $275 for the pie. auctioned by Jenny Morawski (left) of AppleTree Auctioneering at Spring Fling on the courthouse lawn. Here, the happy participants enjoy the classy Plymouth Prowler Hekhuis took to the event. See PENNOCK, continued page 17 ever. we remain amongst the most finan­ M HaMtag, High Ashpalt plant request rejected by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning Commis­ make asphalt for other areas as contracts could he lined up. Klett said trucking rigs carrying the asplialt would be 59 feet long, sion Monday rejected a request to erect and operate a portable bituminous hot mix as­ phalt plant in the Doster gravel pit on Hayward Road m Orangeville Township. T*he Klett Construction Co. and the Barry County Road Commission, which using county roads to transport the heavy loads. Klett Construction owns about 25 trucks of various types. Trucks of oilier compa­ nies could enter the area for hauling at ap­ proved times. Roads used to haul the as­ phalt could take a variety of routes to the north, south toward Kalamazoo and east toward Battle Creek. None arc class A roads afeteria. are $9 per person. They med at Bostey Pharmacy owns property where the plant would have been located, asked for a special use permit, and a hearing was held Monday afternoon in the community Rroom in the Courts 5 Noth Taffee Drive. ry classes will hold recep■arate rooms in the high ng at 5 pan. June 12 and and Ijiw building in Hastings. The meeting was packed with citizens, even though it took place when many people had to take time off from work to be present. The plant originally was to be set back 660 feet from Hayward Road, but setting it back 1,500 feel was later discussed. It would have operated for 120 days per year will get under way at 6 bowl Dinner will be at mortal The Lawrence J. Bauer American -egioo Post Na 45 plans a Memorial he parade will start at the comer of wood and East State Street at K) am, with lineop al 9:30. The te will follow State Street west to coorthoose. where it will pause le wreaths are placed ontheKot, Vietnam and Gulf War memorial twmenu and a wreath will be zd to bonvs the POWs and MlAs. talule will he fired by the rifle he parade then will go to North adway and travel north to Tyden t where a wreath will be placed at fix* of the Soldiers' Monomem. i procession then will continue th to the North Broadway bridge, ire a wreath will be placed in the mappie River to honor the services nterans on the seas. Another salute be fired he parade then will go to Riverside aeaery down the avenue of flags. A ath will be placed on the GAR loment and manorial ceremonies win be held there A final wreath will be placed on the grave of the veteran most recently buried tn the (wwtgry. For more information, call 9484ML945-4973 or 945-5471. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Thomas Doyle is new drain commissioner by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Diomas C. Doyle is moving up in the world, from a i>asemen( office in die Barry County Courthouse to one on the third floor. A senior appraiser in the County Equal­ ization Department, Doyle has been ap­ pointed county drain commissioner, effec­ tive June I Doyle, of Freeport will fill the remainder of the unexpired term of Robert Shaffer, for 12 hours a day, from 6 a m. to 6 p.m., five days per week. Jim Klelt said that if approved, the plant would be moved in right away, taking about three to five days to set up and he an­ ticipated it would operate up to 10 years, periiaps w ith renewed requests for continued operation in the future. The plant would operate with dual fuel firing, using halogen (a recycled oil) and burning propane. Klelt Construction would make asphalt for Barry County Roads, but would also designed for heavy truck traffic. Klett said the company would pay for paving Hayward Road from the gravel pit to Miller and Doster roads, but when this would occur would be up to the Road Commission, probably in the fall, due to a full schedule for the coming season According to county officials, traffic safety issues already exist now at the Doster pit. with trucks extending into the road while waiting to enter the gale, which is dose to the road, as well as creating a risk to school buses transporting children. Citizens were told as many as 50 trucks a day could be using the road. Bill Humphrey said he was worried about accidents, failures of equipment and said he had 123 articles about the dangers of air emissions due to asphalt equipment fail­ ures, and wanted the county not to endanger the general quality of life for area residents. planning, organizing and carrying out equalization studies in accordance with property tax laws to determine property values. He also grows crops on a 340-acrc farm, so he said he is familiar with maintaining farm field tiles, ditches and erosion control See COMMISSIONER, continued page IS r township and the county. Some citizens were worried that the en­ tire Doster pit would be opened up before any of the area was reclaimed. They said the county did not operate the pit now as most private companies would be required to do, with only about 10 to 15 acres under excavation, and with other parts being re­ claimed. Intentions to plant more trees and to berm the area within the pit. as well as restore exhausted parts of the pit were mentioned by spokesmen for the Road Commission. Orangeville Township Supervisor John Gales said an ordinance for standaids for operations of gravel pits had been approved by the Planning Commission and placed before the County Development Commit­ tee. He suggested that it might be because the chairman of the committee owns a couple of gravel pits. Gates said the gravel pit is poorly main­ tained by the BCRC, is poorly fenced, the unattended slopes arc too steep and kids can who is retiring at die end of the month for personal reasons. Shaffer was elected Barry County drain commissioner in 1988 and his current term expires Dec. 31.2000. "1 think I'll operate pretty much the way Bob has," Doyle said during a Tuesday in­ terview. Shaffer "has been real successful at the job. 1 think he has done a real good job. 1 will be working closely with him for awhile to get my feel on the ground to un­ derstand where the projects are and go from there." Doyle said. He also is. relying on Deputy Drain Commissioner Judy Milan to help him make the transition go smoodily. "She is. very knowledgeable and very ca­ pable." Doyle said. He has handled property tax administra­ tion in the County Equalization Depart­ ment since 1991 His duties have involved Klett said asphalt plants are monitored by the Michigan Department of Environ­ mental Quality with unannounced inspec­ tions twice a year He said air quality was also under similar surveillance. Another citizen in favor of approving the plant said the Road Commission took good care of the roads, and that his own personal experience of other asphalt locations was of no odors and little noise, except for beepers on the loading equipment. Jim Humphrey said that since the Road Commission was selling gravel for royal­ ties to Klett Construction, any liability in­ curred by Klett would be shared by both the get in. "It's a lawsuit waiting to happen." he said. Some estimated the cost for asphalt made by Klett Construction in the pit would be less costly to the county, resulting in sav­ ings. Others thought any savings would be offset by road repairs caused by extra heavy truck traffic brought in to use the asphalt and gravel from the Doster pit. Many citizens estimated the wear on the roads to transport the asphalt out of the county wjwld exceed die savings expected as a gain from royalties paid to the County Road Commission. The county shares costs with townships for roads The cost, including all expenses amounts to about $8 per yard. The town­ Devastating dock damage Believe it or not. this used to be a dock in front of the Gun Leks area home of Dick Kramer, but on Monday afternoon a storm that hit Barry County uprooted it and lhe adjacent tree, causing severe damage to several items in Kramer's back yard. The storms caused scattered damage throughout the area and power outages, including Delton Kellogg schools which had to be closed all day Tuesday. ships pay about S4. Prairieville Township Supervisor Lloyd Goyings said tire large trucks would impact roads and would require additional tax dol­ lars to upgrade tliem to Class A status. Lee Cook, treasurer of Orangeville Township, said lie was also worried about the maintenance of roads. Cook said the See ASHPALT, continued page 17 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 20. 1999 ‘Copycat’ bomb threat empties Hastings High School by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Words on a bathroom stall at Hastings High School Tuesday signaled a repeat of two incidences in die Thomapple Kellogg District last week which led to die school being emptied and searched for what turned out to be non-existent explosives As a result, cliarges of making a false bomb threat will be sought against a Hast­ ings High School juvenile student sus­ pected of perpetrating the prank. "The primary suspect tt not cooperating at this point, though we feel we have enough information to request a juvenile petition (charges) from die Barry County Prosecutor's office." said Hastings City Po­ lice Chief Jerry Sarver Wednesday. "We're pretty confident we know who did it. even though the suspect ha* *xx confessed." Sarver declined to reveal any other in­ formation about tile suspect, or about a re­ ported incident which led investigators to the Middle School girls' bathroom on Wednesday after school "We arc at the scene investigating a complaint but that's all I'm going to say at this point," said Sarver al press lime. Al Tuesday’s incident, more than 940 high school students were told to head to the football field following an announce­ ment and alarm at about 12:30 p m "During the lunch hour, two students found a written message indicating dial a bomb was placed in the high school." s’lid Hastings Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel. who was in Middleville when he was alerted to tl- incident. Schoessel. in turn, notified Hastings City Police Del Tom Pennock, who re­ sponded to the scene along with Deputy Chief Mike I.eedy and two uniformed offi­ cers. "I don't want to say the specifics of die writing,” said Police Chief Jerry Sarver at the scene Tuesday "But in one of the badirooms. there was some printing that al­ leged a bomb was going to go off after lunch period today. There’s no indication this is anything odier tlian a prank." Police, along with custodians trained in bomb search techniques. checked die build­ ing and parking lot. then wailed for a bomb sniffing dog from the Taylor Post of the Michigan State Police Meanwhile, school assistant principal Mike Schneiderhan followed a recently drafted procedure for evacuating the school. "All staff and students, when you hear the fire alarm going off, you are to exit the building and report to the football field," Schneiderhan announced. "We are having a drill." Students were told to sit in the bleachers with their teachers, but rain forced school officials to load them onto school buses Police Chief Jerry Sarver, left, high school principal Tim Johnston, center, and Superintendent Carl Schoessel. right, confer while students take cover from the rain after evacuating the school Tuesday. Police responded to Hastings High School Tuesday and searched the premises for explosives. News Briefs: First aid class set for May 22 The Amencan Red Cross of West Central Michigan will have a commu­ nity first aid and safety course from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. May 22. at the local chapter office. 450 Choirs to have ■< concert tonight The Hastings Middle School and High School choirs plan to present a ‘ concert this evening al at 6:30 at the Central School Auditorium. Admission is free. Meadow Run. The class will cover CPR for adults, children and infants and traditional first aid skills. Cost is $25 and pre-registration is required. For more information, call i- 800482-2411. Nashville native wins Liberty Bell Neal R. Miller, a native Hastings High School students exit their building and walk to the football field as directed after a bomb threat was found written on a stall in a bathroom of Nashville, earlier this month was named a recipient of Michigan's 23rd Judicial Circuit Bar Association Lib­ erty Bell Award during Law Day cere­ monies in Iosco County Miller, the son of Gladys Richard­ son of Nashville and the late Max Miller, has been publisher of a North­ ern Michigan newspaper for the last 35 years Miller and a partner have published (be Iosco County News Herald and Os­ coda Press weekly newspapers in East Tawts and Oscoda since 1964 The newspapers were sold recently with Miller and his partner. J. Berke­ ley Smith, retiring Meijer luncheon set for June 11 'Miles for Meals' collects $5,488 More than 50 volun leers generated $5,4)18 toward die purchase of a van for the Commission on Aging's Meals on Wheels program in the annua) "Mile for Meals" walkathon fund-raiser last Saturday morning in Hastings. COA Director Tammy Pennington said the Barry Community Foundation also provided an $8,600 gift and the B & K Women's Pool League con­ tributed $1,450. She noted that the three amounts come close to funding tiie $18,000 needed for the van, which will be used for lhe nutrition program for senior citizens. The program delivers more than 45.000 meals to shut-ins and senior citizens annually, plus 11.900 meals to those who attend community friend­ ship centers. The Barry County Commission on Aging will be host to a Meijer Com­ munity Fund-raising Luncheon from noon to 1:30 p m. Friday. June 11, at the First United Methodist Church. Historical society to meet May 20 209 W. Green St., Hastings Former WOOD-TV Channel will meet at 7:30 tonight ( Thursday, May 20) at the Hope Township Hall, 5643 Wall Lake Road (M-43). The program will be "Footsteps in Mexico." presented by Jerry Morton, author, teacher, journalist and photog­ rapher. He recently made a photo and story gathering journey to Mexico will 8 weatherman and television personality Buck Matthews will be master of cer­ emonies Meijer's will furnish all of lhe food for the luncheon and the door prizes All of the funds collected from the sale of tickets will go to the COA. Local volunteers will help with meal preparation, serving, decorating and cleanup Tickets, for $10 each or $15 per couple, must be purchased in advance and are available at the COA office in Hastings. The Barry County Historical Society publish about the trip later this year. Morton is perhaps best known in Barry County for his spring walks and stories for the Battle Creek Enquirer and Neu s. All meetings, programs and events of the Barr}’ County Historical Society arc open to the public. and into the bus garage while waiting for the school to be cleared of explosives The bomb detection team, however, was unable to arrive in Hastings until about 4 p.m. because of bomb scares in other school districts in West Michigan. "Consequently, lhe high school students were kept at the bus garage until lhe regu­ lar school dismissal time and they were al­ lowed to go to their homes in the usual manner." Schoessel said. Though no explosives were found in or near Hastings High School, it was lhe fifth school in West Michigan to be searched by the State Police dog on Tuesday, said Schoessel. "Obviously, some people are completely disregarding the safely and welfare of the state's students." he said. "Regardless of the fact that no bomb was present, school offi­ cials and the police are aggressively inves­ tigating the threat and those responsible for it will be prosecuted to lhe full extent of the law." Schoessel said that although no one was in prison and if a person is injured, that's life in prison." she said. Anyone aiding and abetting a bombing with intent to destroy, she said, amid go to prison for 15 years and anyone possessing killing themselves. "Parents arc encouraged to talk about this a bomb with die intent to use it unlawfully could go to prison for two to five years. "So. if you have a bomb in your posses­ sion, it is assumed by law dial the intent is to use il unlawfully," she noted. Kuzava said she hopes dial informing lhe public of the severe penalties for making dents are also encouraged to inform police or school officials about suspicious activ­ false bomb threats and related incidence will help deter such occurrences. According to local reports, one in every seven scliool districts in west Michigan has had to deal with some sort of copy cat threat or incident since lhe April 20 shoot­ ings and bombings at Littleton, Col­ orado's. Columbine High School. Two teens killed 12 students and one teacher in dial attack at dicir school before matter with their students and emphasize how wrung it is to threaten others in any manner." said Schoessel. "Paients and stu­ ity. either directly or through the Silent (Jbserver I*rogram (1 -800-310-9031.)" Sarver said he was disappointed that Hastings High School joined the growing list of other schools subjected to similar dircats. "I'm kind of disappointed in the students, obviously." he said. "1 was hoping that we could get through the last direc weeks of school having us stand above the other schools which have experienced this. Il didn't happen. app;ircnily." The incident remains under investigation. injured, many people suffered inconve­ niences as a result of lhe threat, which school officials had recently planned for. "We had planned a couple weeks ago that we would do this, that if we had a bomb threat, we would bring the students out here, and if it was raining, we would put them in the bus garage and on the buses," said Schoessel It was the fourth known local school bomb threat in Barry County since April 30. when a Ixikcwtxxl High School student confessed to writing a note claiming that a bomb would detonate al about 3 p.m The 16-year-old male, who slipped lhe note under a classroom partition for a teacher to find, was immediately suspended from scImmiI for 10 days and Barry County prosecutors arc reviewing die case for possibk felony charges. He could face four years in prison and or a S2.IMX) fine, said Barry County Chief As­ sistant Prosecutor. Amy Kuzava A male Thornapple Kellogg High School student has already been charged with making a false bomb threat in connec­ tion with die Monday. May 10. incident in which threatening words were written on a bathroom wall in that district, said Kuzava "There arc a lot of possible cliarges with respect to bombs." said Kuzava "They all have different penalties" If a person follows through with a bomb threat by placing explosives with the intent to destroy, that person could spend a max­ imum of 15 years in prison. "If they damage property, dun's 25 years Coming in... NEXT WEEK’S BANNER BUSINESS & INDUSTRY 1999... report Be sure and get your copy! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 20. 1999 - Page 3 Senator raps Clinton foreign policy at GOP Lincoln dinner into die system by die Democrats." by David T. Young Editor Michigan Senate Floor Leader Mike Rogers, who plans to run for Congress next year, says President Clinton has put 4 American service men and women in harm's way without adequately preparing them. America’s troops arc getting ready to get involved in a conflict in Yugoslavia, but they aren't really ready. Rogers told die an­ nual Republican Party Lincoln Day dinner audience Saturday night. Rogers said Clinton lias been guilty of making massive military cuts in lhe years before die current crises in Kosovo, not to mention North Korea. Iraq and the Middle East. ’There arc 11 .(XX) military families wait­ ing in line to collect food stamps." he said, while troops are supposed to be getting ready to face the possibility of joining NATO ground troops in Europe. "Thai’s die difference between Republi­ cans and Democrats," he said. "The agenda that Bill Clinton gave us. he cut back die military and said it wasn't important. We arc not prepared. I am sad to say." This, he said is to be contrasted with Ronald Reagan's administration. "Reagan restored pndc and dignity to our armed forces," he said. Rogers even suggested that today’s troops could not carry out die mission of the Gulf War that was won handily eight years ago in Iraq. By contrast, the GOP*s success story in Michigan has been in cutting taxes, which has created a prosperity m which "no one in Michigan has ban left behind." "Clinton proposed 77 new spending pro­ grams." Rogers said "That's not standing up for working families. I think the people are tired of die smoke and mirrors " The stale senator said be thinks it’s won­ derful that modem society has the Internet bringing lhe world into homes and schools, but "One thing we (Republicans) haven't forgotten, we've never abandoned the one thing that can't be changed, the three R's. And parents need to discipline their kids, teachers need to discipline their students. "We can stop the things like what in Colorado (the Columbine High School shootings)." he said "When you chase God and voluntary prayer out of the schools, you chase guns in." Rogers said that students are permitted to wear T-shirts that contain anti-Christian State Senator Mike Rogers (second from right) shares a laugh with Lakewood sophomores (from left) Erik Rishel, Alison Richmond. Natalie Wilson and Andrea Thelen, all students in Brian Williams' class. At right is State Rep. Terry Geiger. Rogers, who was first elected to the Michigan Senate in 1994 from lhe 26th District, plans to run for the Eighdi Con­ gressional seal currently held by Debbie Stabenow. who has her eyes on die U.S. Senate post occupied by Spencer Abraham. He look aim at Clinton and die loyal opposition on other issues Saturday evening. A former FBI agent, the guest speaker said of die Democrats, "Their version of crime fighting is midnight basketball for 14-year-olds and a needle exchange for drug addicts. ’They gave us die marriage penally tax and when you die, dicy'll get you again. These are die lax anomalies built messages, but they can be kicked out if they have a Bible verse on them. He went back almost 150 years ago to talk about lhe Republican Party’s founding fathers. He praised lhe party's first presiden­ tial candidate, John C. Fremont, in 1856, and its second, Abraham Lincoln, whom be noted had suffered numerous political de­ feats before running for president in 1860. Rogers said that Lincoln, like today's GOP, took a lot of criticism and adversity. "Were being told that we don’t like women, kids or trees." be said Another criticism has been over charier schools. Rogers has been associated with the Livingston Technical Academy, which has been praised for its "externship" pro­ gram of work outside of school. He said the school's first valedictorian, who had been regarded in public schools as a bit of as misfit, thanked tire charter school for not giving up on him. On welfare reform, he said a woman told him he hated her in *996 because the new legislation forced her to get a job. She later won an award for owning lhe fastest grow­ ing small business in Michigan, going from one to 72 employees. On their second meeting, she told him be helped her become a positive role model for her children. "She now has lhe dignity that welfare would have stolen from her for the rest of her life," be said. "We believe in people, we believe Jiey can make a difference," he said, adding that in lhe face of criticism, "We have stood in there and taken our lumps, just like our founding president. "We're willing to stand up for our young men and women in lhe armed forces, and we’re willing to stand up for working fami­ lies." Rogers said, "We're winning the war of ideas, but we can't afford to gel soft, like lhe Democrats did." State Rep. Terry Geiger acted as master of ceremonies for tlie annual fund-raising din­ ner, which was held al the Elks Lodge. Students, students everywhere during Community Day cleanup Nine hundred students from Hastings Middle School spent all day Friday sprucing up Hastings during the school's annual Community Day. Above, students line up for the ceremonial street sweep that kicked off both Community Day and the downtown's Spring Fling. Among duties assigned to the students were washing city vehicles, working on the Star School nature trail, painting the restrooms and doing other work at Bob King, Fish Hatchery and Tyden parks, painting fire hydrants around the city, picking up litter, pulling weeds, planting flowers, cleaning up the riverbank, cleaning, raking and doing other work at YMCA Camp Algonquin, and e'eaning, raking, and planting trees and flowers al the middle school Four to run for 3rd Ward council seat Four candidates have Filed petitions to run tn the Aug. 3 primary election for the Third Ward City Council seal now held by From left, Mark French. Jonathan Henning and Michael Boi:..hard pull weeds by the Hastings Public Library. the retiring Miriam White. The four are Mark R. Storey; Karen Heath, owner of Second Hand Corners; Anthony Sembarski, known for his work with the local Knights of Columbus; and Donald Spencer, owner of Spencer's Towing, who formerly served on the council from the Second Ward. The deadline for Filing for city offices was 4 p.m. Monday, May 17. The lop two vole getters among the four on Aug. 3 will move on to square off in the general election in November Otherwise, it doesn't appear there will be any contests in the biannual city elections Nov. 2. The following is a sketch of the candidates who filed to run without opposition. • Mayor — Mayor Frank Campbell will be seeking his third two-year term since first being elected in November 1995 • First Ward — Barry Wood will be alone on the ballot in his quest for a second four-year term • Second Ward — Harold Hawkins will be unopposed in his bid for a third fouryear term • Fourth Ward — Donald L. Tubbs will be the only name on lhe ballot seeking his First full four-year term. He was appointed to Fill die vacancy left by lhe resignation of Deb Dorcy. • Board of Review — Incumbent Brent F om left, sixth-graders Kyle Martindale. Ashley Tietz and Robert Westfall paint a city fire hydrant From left, seventh-graders Amber Davis. Matt Lipstraw and Kristie Pratt fill a planter on the library steps Willison is unopposed for a four-year term and Richard Heath will try to fill out lhe term to which be was appointed. His term would expire at the end of the year 2001. The city primary may not be the only contest on the ballot Aug. 3. A county­ wide 911 millage question also may be decided uo die same day. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 20. 1999 fj WL LETTEP$...frcfn cur readers Rart Caledonia CMne Zero tolerance for unbuckled kids Parents can weather roller coaster ride If being a parent were like a day at the amusement park, parenting adolescents would be like riding the longest, tallest, scariest roller coaster, the one that has corkscrews, two-story drops, and white­ knuckle turns. Sometimes the ride is fun. but sometimes you just want the ride operator to stop it so you can get off. And with the recent head­ lines highlighting the extremes of negative violent behavior in some adolescents, many parents find themselves looking at them­ selves. their teens and their family, wonder­ ing “what if...” There are no neat simple explanations for why teens act out violently - violence is caused and maintained by a variety of sources internal and external to the individ­ ual. Adolescents who tend to act out against others in violence often have significant deficits in social-cognitive skills; that is, these children do not know how to socialize with other people. They do not understand the “rules” of how to act in social situa­ tions, when to make eye contact and for how long, how close to stand, body move­ ments. having a conversation that involves both talking and listening, being polite and considerate of others, etc. This problem style of socializing can se­ verely impact children as they get older, es­ pecially in adolescence. Peers will often re­ ject or avoid teens who arc overly aggres­ sive and poorly socialized; that rejection from the group means that these problem teens will not have the opportunity for learning from the other teens how to social­ ize positively. Teens who tend to act out violently arc likely to do so because they also have not developed healthy non-violent anger man­ agement tools. These are teens who learned as children that they can rely on aggressive means to get what they want, and they never outgrew that thinking to move onto more mature interpersonal ways of resolving conflicts. Wc may not be surprised by a 6year-old who punches another child for calling him “stupid,” but the same 6-ycarold ten years later should be able to deal with that insult without using his fists, or worse yet a gun or bomb. Young children have a simplified way of determining right from wrong behavior. Usually the physical consequences of an ac­ tion determine for the child if an action is good or bad - avoiding a punishment (i.c. a slap on the hand) motivates the child to act appropriately (not taking a cookie). But if children determine that the cookie will taste good enough that the slap is worth it. they 'will engage in the bad behavior. At this point in the child’s moral develop­ ment. there is no understanding of an un­ derlying moral fabric supporting those pun­ ishments. the “whys" of moral behavior. Unfoi lunatcly, some children, as they grow, do not develop a sense of those “whys" and continue to base their choices on a very im­ mature moral code. There arc additionally several external environmental factors that influence teens to act out violently. If teens have seen other influential people in their lives use aggres­ sion as a solution to problems, they arc more likely to model that behavior; grow­ ing up in a home where adults use physical aggression to try to resolve conflict teaches the child that this is an appropriate way to solve problems. Similarly, images from the media can influence positively or nega­ tively. Years of research have shown that TV watching has a huge impact on children. When the images arc positive and encour­ age learning and helping behaviors, the mote unhealthy and destructive behaviors. Further, a teen who has been exposed to aggression, has used that as a method of dealing with problems in the past, and then is faced with life stressors (such as pres­ sures regarding school performance, rela­ tionships, etc.), has not developed any other ways of dealing with that stress, and likely will use violence again when feeling over­ whelmed. As parents of teenagers, many people are wondering now they can help their teens who appear to be at risk for using violence, or have alieady. Those deficits - in social skills, anger control, and moral develop­ ment - must be addressed so that there will be growth. Teaching conversation skills, re­ lationship building and anger management to a teen is a worthwhile and necessary in­ vestment, and all of the teaching must be grounded in a moral system that values the rights and perspectives of other people. Parents of younger children, seeing the headlines, knowing that they have yet to even get on the roller coaster ride, need to know that there arc many preventative steps they can take with their children now. It is important at any stage to avoid the extremes of childrearing, cither by being too lax or too harsh and punitive. Minimizing expo­ sure to violence on the media, combined with modeling in the home non-aggressive ways of handling conflict will reinforce to children that violence is by no means the only or the healthiest way to resolve prob­ lems. Since anger is an emotion that prompts action, it is important to provide children with alternative ways to vent their frustra­ tions, through physical activity like outdoor play or sports, or even something as simple .is permission to punch their pillow. Also, it is never too early to begin to teach social skills, the concepts of sharing, respecting others’ p»opcrty, apologizing and forgiving, and appropriately standing up for their rights. Every parent at some time will give their tickets to the ride operator cr.u start the roller coaster ride of parenting an adoles­ cent. But with some planning and thought­ fulness, and sometimes some supportive help from others, they can weather the ride, know the best ways to hang on, and even enjoy the dips and turns. just been buckled up. We should be using To the editor: It is time for zero tolerance for drivers with unbuckled children. adults are breaking the law. children arc being crippled and killed in car crashes Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for American children of all races. It’s the law in Michigan and in all states that children must be restrained. But because every day. In fact, six out of 10 children who die in crashes are not buckled up at all! Of those, nearly half would be alive today if they had Administrator’s raise an insult To the editor: Excuse me... Is Michael Brown the county administrator or the commissioners’ administrator? I have never been so disgusted in my life. That an overpaid group of elected officials could authorize a 32 percent salary increase to their "public servant" puppet is an affront to all the good people of the county who work hard and receive little pay. Is Mr. Brown aware that there arc full­ time county employees who make consider­ ably less than his SI8.000 raise? Is the Board of Commissioners aware that there arc people other than Mr. Brown who work for the county? Is the public aware that Mr. Brown now cams $26,000 more than the sheriff, SI0.000 more than the prosecutor... and what about the juvcnilc/probatc admin­ istrator. who has 30 years of service to Barry County residents, and makes less than Mr. Brown did prior to his raise! If Mr. Brown’s work load has increased significantly, what duties were assumed by the $30,000 administrative assistant who was hired for him last year? How do commissioners respond to the more than 200 other county employees who received a 3 percent cost of living al­ lowance increase in salary last year? Are raises now being determined by personality rather than job responsibilities? Can the commissioners explain why it was necessary to grant Mr. Brown lhe pay raise before he was actually offered the job in Clinton County? And. if times are so good in Barry County, and funding is avail­ able to pay $500,000 for the city hall build­ ing (which remains unused), $200,000 for a road grader, thousands of dollars for salary and building studies, $28,000 to buy Mr. Brown's retirement and grant his 32 percent raise, perhaps the next miracle to be pulled from the county's hat would be a 4 percent increase for the other 200 county employDebra James. Hastings Be aware of motorcyclists To the editor: On behalf of all motorcyclists, I want to thank J-Ad Graphics for the article in the May 4 Reminder. For those of you who missed the article, it was titled, “Drivers left wondering how they didn’t spot motorcycles.’’ The article went on to alert drivers of things to be aware of to help spot motorcyclists on the highway. It also let you know “May is Mo­ torcycle Awareness Month." Once in a while we get a few looks when a group of us walk into a restaurant with our leather coats, pants and boots on. We wear these items to help protect us, just in case a deer or other animal runs out in front of us. The leather even helps protect us if a vehicle would pull out in front of us. Most motorcyclists drive more alert to try to avoid any accidents, but they still can hap­ pen. There have been tm»cs at traffic lights we wave to children as they stare in amazement and the parents look on with the look in their eyes like they wish they were riding Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ’cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire’ letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. with us. With the wind in their face. We are hard working people just like you. So next time you see us, smile and wave. Wc may be your fellow workers. Remember, with warmer weather, we’ll be out and about more so keep an eye out for us. Judy Landes, Member of Barry County Wings Chapter every means possible to make sure every child m Michigan is buckled up. Beginning the week of May 24, the Bar­ ry County Sheriff’s Department is joining with thousands of law enforcement agen­ cies in all 50 states in the next nationwide Operation ABC Mobilization, and is declar­ ing zero tolerance for drivers who are endangering children by neglecting to buckle them up properly. Drivers who do not obey Michigan’s child passenger safety law will be stopped and enforcement action will be taken. We know that these nationwide crack­ downs are making a difference and saving lives. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the mobiliza­ tions conducted in 1998 played a key role in prompting 19 million more Americans to buckle up - the largest, single-year increase in seat belt use in eight years. It’s estimated that this increase will result in 1,500 lives saved each year. Nothing is more devastating to an officer than breaking the news to parents that their child has been killed or critically injured. And, knowing that enforcement not only works, but also will spare families a life­ time of pain and regret, we must declare zero tolerance for drivers with unbuckled children. Our officers will also be stepping up enforcement of adult seat belt laws, because it’s a proven fact that most adults who don’t buckle up themselves, don’t buckle up kids. Recent studies have found that a buckled driver is three times more likely to buckle up a child. The Barry County Sheriffs Department can no longer tolerate so many preventable traged.„s - hurt children and despairing families. Too many of these deaths and injuries could have been prevented if only the adults had done their job to protect vul­ nerable children. We must stop drivers who don’t buckle up kids. Our children^ lives depend on it Hastings Steve DeBoer. Barry County Sheriff Know Your Legislators. U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Lavin, Democrat. Busse*Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Boom 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, PrairieviHe and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Carton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (2C2) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144 District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 SoiXh Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubtcan, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. children will respond positively, whereas U>c wgatnr imagev CJn and HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Public Opinion Time Magazine is collecting opinions on who was lhe most infli 20th century. Who would get your vote as'Man (or Woman) of the Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dtviston of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0502 (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs PresKjent Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frw*anc Jacobs VicePresident Stephen Jacobs Secretary • MEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5 30 p m . Saturday 8 30 a m - Noon Scott Ommen Cindy O'Neill Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 pet year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastngs. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Pad at Hastings. Ml 49058 Mayor Randy Sprow, Reading: Paul Mudry, Kalamazoo: There have been so many outstanding people that it’s Impossible to choose. " Thomas Edison. His work "Cal Ripken Jr. It was just with electricity led to most of an amazing streak. He’s quite today's technology with a leader, who leads by phones, computers and example." lasers." Matt Goschke, Hastings: Bob Smith, Lake Odessa: Blanche M unjoy, Hastings: "My father. Iheixlore Smith Jr. He died 10 years ago. He was honest, trustworthy and hard working. He gave me guidance, entertained me I learned after he died how much he gave "I say Anwar Sadat. He was such a promoter of peace. lie wanted it so bad in the world but first he had to try to get it between the Arabs and the Isreahs. He was such a wonderful man and if was a sad day when he was shot." Brian Tan Hastings: �The H&r.tings Banner - Thursday. May 20 1999 - Page 5 Delton Kellogg students get career ideas at KCC ^^^hylEsJ^Worf^^ | Ms. Phyllis A. Ward, age 70. went to be with her Lord on May 12, 1999. Ms. Ward was bom in Calumet City. Illinois on February 9. 1929. Ms. Ward was pnxnlcd in death by her sons. Michael Harger and Douglas Ward; grandson, Jcrmey Shinaver, and sister, Gail Sladder. Ms. Ward is survived by her children. Susan Cassidie of Portland, Debra (Todd) Carpenter of Howards Grove, Wisconsin. Jeffrey (Michelle) Ward of Nekoosa, Wisconsin. Keith (Diane) Ward of Nashville, and Scott (Angel) Ward of Hastings; 19 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother. Jack (Cathy) Tracy of Las Loomes, New Mexico. Services for Ms. Ward were held Friday, May 14, 1999 at Faith Bible Church. Memorials may be made to Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. by Koops Pro athlete Paul Picard spoke to Delton Kellogg students Friday during the •toond annual Career Fair at Kellogg Community College’s Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings. The event gave eighth graders from Delton and Thomapple Kellogg the opportunity to meet people working in a variety of career fields. It was sponsored jointly by KCC. the Barry Intermediate School District, and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Ronald Kok GUN LAKE, WAYLAND - Mr. Ronald Kok. age 58, of Gun Lake, Wayland, went to be with his Lord, on Friday, May 14, 1999 at Randolph, Wisconsin. Mr. Kok was bom on November 8, 1940 in Randolph, Wisconsin, the son of Stay invested, and you’ll be rewarded Mr. Kok was owner of Kok Builders and Gun Lake Ronald was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for fishing, hunting, and golfing. He was a caring, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Mr. Kok is survived by his wife, Hariene Kok; two sons, Robert (Wendy) An engineer from Viking tells students about his job. Kok of Hopkins, and Kevin (Carrie) Kok of Shelbyville; one daughter, Debra (Steve) Van Dyke of Pierson; seven grandchildren, Steven, Riley, Scott, Kyle, NOTICE Kendra, Cody and Keegan; two brothers. Sam (Carol) Kok of Randolph, Wisconsin, and Julius (Ariette) Kok of Shelbyville; Absentee Ballots Annual School Election June 14, 1999 three sisters, Lucille Swaagman of Randolph, Wisconsin, Shirley (Dale) Bishop of Shelbyville, and Glenda Kok of Cutlerville; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral and Committal Services for Mr. Kok were held Tuesday morning. May 18, 1999 at Gun Lake Community Church. Pastor Keith Dragt officiated. Interment was in Robbins Cemetery. Yankee Springs Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Gun Lake Community Church. Arrangements were made Funeral Chapel, Middleville. by ’ raid Jone* and Co. Randolph, Wisconsin. He married Harienc Alsum on September 29, 1961. of Financial FOCUS <..Moric D. Christensen Joseph and Grace (Schrcgardus) Kok. He was raised and attended school in Ron Kok Plumbing. He was a member Community Church. Fine artisl Don Williamson shares information about his career. Available at Delton Kellogg Schools, Superintendent’s Office. 327 North Grove Street. Delton. Michigan 49046. Call (616) 623-9246 or write for application for absent voters ballot. Final application date is Saturday. June 12, 1999 at 2:00 p in. Elizabeth Matteson, Secretary Board of Education Beeler • OPEN HOUSE • You are Cordially Invited to an... OPEN HOUSE GIVEN BY THE Delton Kellogg High School 1998-99 BUILDINGS TRADES CLASS WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1999 5:00-8:00 p.m. 10585 Stoney Point Drive. Delton, MI Instructor: Robert Barnhart Student Work Crews: Jacob Anderson Jacob Marlow Joshua Boze Daniel Merlau James Browneye II Jeremy Molitor Benjamin Cichy Jedidiah Nichols Joseph Daler II Richard Nutter Jon Duflo Richard PhanJohnny Hicks Travis Powell Russell Huntington Terry RayNicholas Keck Jamie Samis Kyle Kwasny Scott Stopher Jeremiah Wilson William Lilibridge Enjoy a Tour of the New House Refreshments Served CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. June 7. 1999 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments or, a proposed amendment adding Section 90-611. Accessory Building Overlay Zone to the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public review at the office of the City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945­ 2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk (101) LEGAL NOTICE The stock market has enjoyed amazing growth in the past decade, but there arc still those who stay away from stocks for fear of losing money. If this describes you. per­ haps a few facts will help you understand the value of stock investing. There arc no guarantees with stock in­ vestments. but history has shown that the odds are in your favor. Consider the track record of the Standard & Poors 500 Index from 1937 through the end of 1997, a 61ycar period. The index achieved gams in 46 of those years, with losses in only 15 — that’s better than 3-to-l odds. And the in­ dex’s average annual compound return over those 61 years was more than 11.5 percent. Sure, the stock market experiences de­ clines. Just last year, the Dow Jones Indus­ trial Average lost 19 percent from July to August. The previous bear market occurred in 1990. when the Dow lost more than 21 percent. But there arc bigger risks in not being in­ vested. To illustrate, consider the 20-ycar period from year-end 1977 to year-end 1997. A hypothetical SI invested in the S&P 500 for the entire period would have grown to $21.75. assuming reinvestment of all income. But if that $1 had missed the best 15 months, its worth would have been only $5.50 — slightly better than the $4.08 it would have been worth if it had been in­ vested in 30-day U.S. Treasury bills over the same period. Being out of the market only 6 percent of the time would have cost your investment about 75 percent of possible gams. Getting out may seem like a good option al times, but the question then becomes, when do you get back in? When investors think the market has hit bottom, they may wait to sec some confirmation. By then, the best days of the recovery may be gone. Successfully timing the market is nearly impossible. Smart investors stay invested through short-term declines, because they know that, over time, the odds arc in their favor. Choose high-quality investments, stay in long enough, and you’ll win. PUT THE EQUITY IN YOUR HOME TO WORK Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale WILLIAM AZKOUL PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Kevin S Phenix and Tracy L Phenix, husband and wife, of 1688 East Center Road Hastings. Ml 49058. and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern, S.E, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507, dated January 15. 1996, and recorded on April 13. 1998. in Liber 1010331, Page 1. of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there >s now claimed to be due for pnncipal and interest the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Thirty Eight Dollars and Thirty Cents ($26,038 30) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on June 24. 1999. at 2 p m the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that be­ ing the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfy’ng the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and cliarges of the sale, in­ cluding attorneys' fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in Barry County and which are described as follows A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 8 West described as commencing 28 rods East of the Northwest cor­ ner of the Northeast 1 /4 of said Section 21. m the center of Center Road, thence South 198 feet for the place of beginning, thence East 191 feet, thence South 198 feet thence West 191 fe~t thence North 198 feet to the place of beginning Together with an existing right of way for ingress and egress as revealed in Liber 354 on Page 343 which has an address of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) aays from the date of such sale Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern S E Grand Rapids Ml 49507 Dated May 10 1999 Drafted by William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa NW. Ste 111-A Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 (6/10) You’ve worked hard to accumulate the equity in your home. At Hastings City Bank, we're working just as hard to give you access to your home's equity. Our Home Equity plan options are more flexible and economical than ever before. No Closing Costs & Fees. For a limited time only, we’re waiving the usual fees and costs.* Two Great Options. Choose either a fixed rate loan or a line of credit. Whichever, you choose, we’ll help you with the terms that are easy on the budget. Tax Advantages. Interest on your loan may even be tax deductible. Check with your tax advisor about potential tax savings. It all starts with you. Simply call or stop by any Hastings City Bank office today to put your home's equity to work for you. fastings www.hastingscitybank.com Member FDIC 1=1 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 20. 1999 consultant. He retired in 1989 at the age of 71. George E. Waldron HASTINGS - George E. Waldron, age 81, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, He was a life member of lodge #52 of the Fraternal Association of Masons and the Hastings Elks Lodge #1965. May 6, 1999 at his residence. Mr. Waldron was bom February 27. He was preceded in death by his mother; father, brother, and his youngest daughter. 1918 in Little Rock. Arkansas, the son of Elisha and Electra (Thom) Waldron. His Linda Thompson in 1990. Mr. Waldron is survived by his wife. Mildred Waldron of Hastings; daughters. Trudy Waldron of Grand Rapids, and Georgia (Phillip) Bonner of Interlochen; parents moved to Grand Ledge when he was approximately four years old. His mother died when he was six years old. George was placed in foster care when he was seven and was raised by the Herberts in Lake Odessa. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1936. George joined the C.C.C. Corp, in 1936 and was in the Corp, for three years. He married Mildred Curtis on June 10, 1939. one son. LcRoy (Linda) Waldron of Hastings; six grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; sister, Virginia (Charles) Beale of Belmont: one aunt. Edna Waldron of Comado, California; several nieces and nephews and cousins. Memorial Services for Mr. Waldron Mr. Waldron worked at different jobs during the years between 1939 and 1942, and was hired at E.W. Bliss Company in were held on Monday, May 10, 1999 at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated as 1942, and worked there for 32 years. He then went to work for Richly Manufacturing in Toledo, Ohio as general manager of the machine shop and was well as the Hastings Elks Lodge and the Hastings Masonic Lodge. there for 14 years and one year as Burial was held at Woodland Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m , Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd , 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 423-5543 Sunday School at 10.00 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a.m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev. David T. H mtwick. vicar at 948-9604. St. Andrew's is a part of lhe Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a m.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 'xtivities 7:00 p.m. are. Rainbows or Jj. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Ser­ vices. Sunday, 9:00 a.m.. Rev. Ken Vaught; 11 00 a.m.; Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a_m for all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.; BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5.00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.; freewill of­ fering. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for al) ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youlh meet­ ing with “Youth With a Message". 945-9224; 6 30 p m - Bible Study for all EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broad­ way and W. Center). Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Sunday Worship Senices - 8 a.m and 10 a.m Christian Education 10 a.m.; Nursery Available at 10 un. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m ; Worship 11 a m . PO Box 63. Hastings, Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer, Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 11 00 a.m . Confession Saturday 4 00 - 4 30 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman, Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6:00 p.m. evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8.30 a m . 9:55 a m. and 11.20 a m Tuesday prayer and shate time 9:30 a m.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning 9:30 a m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. Wednesday b 00-8 00 p m Warriors (grades K5th). serving evening meals to War­ riors, 6:00 p.m.; Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m to 8 30 p.m (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 7:00 pm. Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058. St. Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 a m. 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Ques­ tions call 948-9437 ' FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch - Music; Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children and adults. Morning Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday - Family Night 6:00 p.m., Awana. Jr. & Sr. High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer Thursday A M. - Women's Bible Study Thursday P.M. - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study. Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m . Sunday Evening Service 6 p m. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children ¥ min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6:00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ Times 9 00 am. Traditional, 10:15 a.m Sun­ 721-8077 Service day School; 1115 a m Contempo­ rary Sen ice Nursery provided Jui.ior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7 30 p.m. For more information call the church office This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDI C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PH ARMACY “Prescnption*" 118 S Jefferson *>45-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 8799 Gull Road. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243. 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiration Minister: Rev Mana Barcewski. Co-Mimster: Rev Gerre Parker Time 10:15 am. Healing Service. 11:00 a m Celebration BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services: Bible Classes 10 am.. Worship 11 am. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill, Senior Pastor Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9.45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m. Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m. Kid's quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6 30 p m . Kids Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Terns Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday 9:00 am.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. May 238 00 A 10 45 a m Worship. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages); 2:00­ 4:30 p.m. Flying Doves - Carnival. Thursday. May 20 - 4:00 p.m. Chil­ dren's Choir; 4:45 Youth Ensemble; 7:00 Adult Choir. Bapt. Living. Teen AA'NA Saturday. May 22 9:30 a.m. Catechism 4, 9:00-12 00 Geranium Pick Up. 8 00 p.m. NA. Tuesday. May 25 7:00 p.m Sun. School Staff. 7:30 Over Anon. Wednesday. May 26 1000 am Wordwatchers HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufiord W Cce. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 am SUNDAYS: 9:30 am Sunday School - Every Sunday, classes arc available for EVERY­ ONE! Classes for children and youth are based on grade level. Three classes. Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps, are taught for adults. 10:30 a m Coffee fellow­ ship; 11:00 a m Worship - child care available for infants & tod­ dlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. SUN­ DAY. JUNE 6 Wc will begin our Summer Schedule 9 30 a.m Wor­ ship Services A Jr Church; 10 30 am Coffee. Radio Broadcast. Look for our Vacation Bible School schedule coming soon' FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616 ) 945-5463 G Kent Keller, Pastor Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. May 20 11 00 a m Staff Meeting; 3 00­ 7 00 p m Rummage Sale Friday. May 21 - 9:00 a m-3 00 pm Rummage Sale Sunday. May 23 8 30 am Chancel Choir Warm-up. 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Ser­ vice*. 9 50 a m Children's Wor­ ship. 10 00 a m Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. 10 10 am SundaySchool for all ages. 11 20 am Contemporary Worship Service* •Nursery is provided during both Worship Services The 9 00 Ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCH AM Radio Today is Pentecost - Com­ munion is celebrated at both Wor­ ship Services Tuesday. May 25 6 15am Men's Bible Study at the YMCA Office. 8 30 3 m Women s Bible Study - Sr High Classroom. 3 00 p m Newsletter Deadline. 7 00 p m Stephen Ministers meet Wednesday. May 19 6 00 p m Church Night Supper (last supper for this program year'). 6 45 p m Children's Time. 6 45 p m Adult Bible Study. 6 45 p m Youth Bible Study. 7 00 p m Chancel Choir Viola M. Smith DELTON - Mrs. Viola M. Smith, age 78, of Delton, passed away Saturday, May 15, 1999 at home. Mrs. Smith was bom on October 7, 1920 in Portland, Michigan, the daughter of Lloyd and Nellie (Reed) Brock. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker. She married Howard Smith on November 23. 1938. She enjoyed crocheting and playing bingo. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband. Howard on June 16, 1995; one sister and two brothers. Mrs. Smith is survived by her five children, Allen (Sharon) Smith of Delton, Raymond (Shirley) Smith of Delton, Larry (Patricia) Smith of Battle Creek, Nancy (Mark) Perro of Lake, Michigan, and Lloyd Smith of Hastings; twelve Burial was Cemetery. in E. Memorials may be Community Hospice. 1999 at the Pastor Jeff Hickory made Comers to Barry’ Mrs. Mokma was bom on June 20, 1924 in Irving Township. Barry County, lhe daughter of William & Gladys (Pinney) Dipp. She was raised in the Freeport area and attended Freeport schools, graduating in 1941 from Freeport High School. Mrs. Mokma has lived the majority of her life on the family homestead on Brown Road in Irving Township. Mrs. Hollister was bom on September 30. 1913, in Ionia, the daughter of Pliny and Bertha (Drake) Roush. She attended school in Freeport and Hastings. Mrs. Hollister married Frank Barkhuff, that mairiage ended in divorce. She then married Russell Hollister in 1950 and he preceded her in death in 1975. Mrs. Hollister was employed as a cook at the University of Michigan for eight at Hastings for about 30 years. She also worked at the Hastings Metal Tile Company for four years. She years, retiring in 1988. She was a long lime volunteer at Pennock Hospital, member of the Hastings Manufacturing Company Retirees, an avid traveler throughout the United States and several foreign countries. She enjoyed antiquing, attending musicals was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of the Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings. She actively volunteered as a piano player in church as well as in many senior citizen centers. Mrs. Hollister was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters. Pearl Woods and Jennie Treat and two brothers, Henry Roush and Elmer Roush. Mrs. Hollister is survived by her two sons, Bernard (Kim) Barkhuff of Freeport and Dale (Mary) Hollister of South Lyons; one daughter, Evelyn (Ken) Alber of Hillsdale; five grandchildren; two great sons, Wayne (Julie) Mokma of Caledonia, and John (Veronica) Mokma of Freeport; six grandchildren, sister, Evelyn (Stuart) Boonenberg of Grand Rapids; brother, Clare (Lorell) Dipp of Freeport; several Patricia A. Baker Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Robert Carpenter officiated. Burial was in Freeport Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pennock Foundation. attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1956 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend a business school in Grand Rapids. She married James A. Baker on Bonnie J. Smelker HASTINGS - Mr. George C. Boyle, age 79, of Hastings, passed away Monday, May 17, 1999 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans in Grand Rapids. Mr. Boyle was bom on March 7. 1920 Mrs. Baker was a loving wife, mother in Alexandria, Indiana, the son of George and Ida (Zettle) Boyle. Mr. Boyle was a United States Navy and grandmother. Her family meant everything to her. She enjoyed traveling in her motorhome to watch her family participate in oval track car racing events. Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her parents, James & Juanita Winkle. Mrs. Baker is survived by her husband, Rivers, Mike Cross, Michelle McClurkin, Melissa Evans, Mike Cross, Jr., Jason, Ryan. Brandon, Amanda & Taylor. Graveside Services for Mr. Boyle will be Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Cancer Society. held Thursday. May 20, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. at lhe Fuller Cemetery, Carlton Township, Wren Barry County with Mr. Jack Cross officiating and with military honors. Memorials may be made to the Emphysema Foundation. Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. , by Wren i Opal Irene (Sager) Bower Mr. Gerlinger was bom on November 5, 1911 in Woodland, the son of Reuben & DELTON - Opal Irene (Sager) Bower, age 79, formerly of Delton, passed away Wilhelmia (Sumn) Gerlinger. He was raised in the Woodland area and attended the Woodland school, graduating in 1929 from Woodland High School. He went on to attend St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Saginaw, graduating as a on Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at Thomapplc Manor in Hastings. Registered Nurse in 1934. Mr. Gerlinger married Gwendolyn E. Lund on February 28, 1942. Mr. Gerlinger did nursing for nearly 50 years before retiring in 1978. He worked as an Industrial Nurse for the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings from 1943 until 1978 and had previously done nursing in Nebraska, Iowa and Washington State. He was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church, Life Member of lhe Masonic Lodge. St. Mary’s Alumni Association and lhe Loyal Order of Moose, was an avid sportsman participating in Semi-Professional baseball, basketball, softball, golfing, fishing, deer hunting. Mr. Gerlinger enjoyed cross-word puzzles, writing poetry and was a Civil War Buff. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. Pauline Clement Mr. Gerlinger is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn; two sons, David (Mary) Gerlinger of Hastings, and Richard (Sue Gayle) Gerlinger of Hastings; one grandson, Kevin Russell Gerlinger; two nieces and two nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Gerlinger were held Wednesday. May 19, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland Township, Bany County. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First United Methodist Church. away on Tuesday, May 18, 1999. She was bom on March 16, 1921 in Saginaw. She owned and operated business in Hastings, with a music her late Rapids; also \ Mrs. Bower was bom on November 23, 1919 in Vicksburg, lhe daughter of Delmar and Della (Phillips) Sager. She graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1938 and was employed for fifteen years as Delton Kellogg Elementary Librarian. She was married to Max L. Bower on July 19, 1941 for forty-three years and he preceded her in death on July 6, 1993. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Delmer (Bud) Sager, and one sister, Marie Sager as well as both parents. Mrs. Bower is survived by four sons, James (Nancy) Bower, and Bany Bower, both of Delton. Ronald (Karen) Bower of Kalamazoo, and Delmar (Jack) (Maria) Bower of California; three sisters, Lucille Lewis of Fenton, Myrtle Elder of Coldwater, and Bessie Weaver of Dowling; five brothers, Stanley Sager of Hickory Comers, Marvin, Wilbur, Donald, and Lawrence Sager, all of Delton; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 20. 1999 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at lhe Williams Funeral Home, 133 E. Orchard, Delton. Funeral services will take place on Friday, May 21, 1999 at 11:00am at Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Huntington officiating. Interment will take place at E. Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapplc Manor Memory Lane Fund or American Diabetes Association. surviving are seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Inurnment memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 22, 1999 at the Venice Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to American Lung Association, 1436 Royal Palm Square Boulevard, Ft. Myers. Florida, 33907. ArrangemcnLs were made by Farley Funeral Home Venice Chapel in Venice, Florida. William H. “Bill” Alman DELTON HASTINGS - Mr. Russell H. “Doc” Gerlinger, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Sunday. May 16, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Bonnie J. Smelker of Climax, Richard Smelker of Dearborn, and Thomas Smelker of Venice, Florida; one daughter, Judy Rider of Grand Three Branch; nieces and nephews; his loving extended family of Hastings: Sharon & Township - Quebec, in Margaret Bouvcttc of Quebec, Canada; brother, Walter (Jeanne) Boyle of West 1999 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Carl Q. Litchfield officiating. FLORIDA Canada. Mr. BtHe is survived by his two sisters, Regina Gaulin of West Branch, and paper mill Funeral Services for Mrs. Baker will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, VENICE, Smelker, age 78, of Venice Florida, passed husband. Charles J. Smelker. She moved to Venice, Florida twenty­ seven years ago from Hastings and was of lhe Presbyterian faith. She is survived by three sons, Jerry Veteran of World War II. He came to lhe Hastings area in 1970 from Battle Creek. He was employed for a few years in a James; two sons. Jay Baker and Joey Baker both of Hastings; one daughter, Juanita Baker of Hastings; three grandchildren, James, Lacey & Janae. Russell H. “Doc” Gerlinger Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. George C. Boyle November I, 1968. Mrs. Baker was employed at Tendercare of Hastings, previously Provincial House for 19 years. by grandchildren; one sister, Lily Roush of Hastings. Funeral Services for Mrs. Hollister were held Monday, May 17, 1999 at Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings. Reverend Allen Yales officiated. Burial took place at Striker Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services for Mrs. Mokma were held Monday, May 17, 1999 at Wren Mrs. Baker was bom on October 31, 1938 in Union City, Indiana, lhe daughter of James & Juanita (Cook) Winkle. She was raised in lhe Hastings area and Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Sylvia Alice Hollister, age 85, of Hastings, passed away Friday, May 14, 1999 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. and plays. Mrs. Mokma was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William, Ernest, and Edward Dipp; aunt. Hazel Grandy, and the children’s father, Alvin Mokma in 1969. Mrs. Mokma is survived by her daughter, Donna Ronan of Hastings; two HASTINGS - Mrs. Patricia A. Baker, age 60, of Hastings, passed away Monday, May 17, 1999 at her home. Burial will be in Irving Cemetery, Barry County. Sylvia Alice Hollister FREEPORT Mrs. Emily L. Mokma, age 74, of Freeport, passed away Thursday. May 13. 1999 al Spectrum Health Downtown Campus, Grand Rapids. She was employed Manufacturing Company grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Bertha Mellen of Battle Creek and Mary Smith of Battle Creek. Funeral Services for Mrs. Smith were held on Monday, May 17, Williams Funeral Home. Worden officiated. Emily L Mokma I - Mr. William H. “Bill" Alman, age 69, of Delton, passed away at home on May 13, 1999. Bill was bom in Kalamazoo on October 21, 1929, lhe son of John & Aileen (McCarty) Alman. He was Community School Director at Delton Kellogg Schools before his retirement in 1981. Bill was an active member of the Richland Presbyterian Church and also a member of the Prairieville Township Park Board and the Pentwater Sport Fishing Association, which reflected his love of Lake Michigan Salmon fishing. Bill was united in marriage to Marilyn Webb on September 1, 1950 at Mill wood Methodist Church in Kalamazoo. Bill will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Mr. Alman is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his five children, Mark & Audrey Alman of Bellevue, Washington, Cindy & Al Wilde of Grant, Michigan, Steven Alman of Detroit, Michigan, Peter Alman of Douglas, Michigan, Rod and Nancy Alman of Wyoming, Michigan; six grandsons, Preston. Cameron, Brandon, Max, Caleb & Jacob; two sisters, Eleanor Moore of Syracuse, Indiana, Helen & Jay Brown of Kalamazoo, Michigan; one brother, Paul and Ann Alman of Niceville, Florida; many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service for Mr. Alman was held Monday, May 17, 1999 at lhe Richland Presbyterian Church. Reverend Mark Jennings officiated. Private interment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Richland Presbyterian Church Memorial Gardens or lhe American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 20 1999 - Page 7 LEGAL NOTICE Social N6WS Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AN* INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE The next Quiz Bowl team Members of the 1999-2000 Hastings High School Quiz Bowl team will be (from left) Nikki Matthews. Linzie Raft, Justin Benner. Kevin Gerlinger. Steven Obreiter and Dan Johnston, and (not pictured) Brian Loftus. Josh Clevenger. Matt Gergen, Leland Jennings. Joseph Martin. Mike Nitz, Rob Swiatek. Josef Swinkunas and Gena Tormen The group will be part of the WKAR competition this fall and at other events, such as invitationals. Advisor is Ann Beemer. Bethany Miles chosen top business student Stauffers to mark 50th anniversary Arthur and Beulah (Bush) Stauffer of Hastings were united in marriage May 31, 1949. They returned from their honeymoon to the home where they have lived for 50 years at 902 S. Hanover. They have three children, David, Carol and Paul; and three grandchildren, Philip, Joy Elizabeth and Hope. The Stauffers will be in Des Moines, Iowa, for their granddaughter Hope’s high school graduation and will be celebrating their golden wedding anniversary in Iowa. Hamblins to observe golden anniversary Rev. Howard and Luclla (Knight) Ham­ blin arc celebrating their 50th wedding an­ niversary on June 3. They are planning a small celebration with family and friends. The Hamblins family includes Jim, Carol. Elizabeth. Daniel, Matthew, and Stephen Dickinson of Hastings; Michael, Vickie, Kevin, Janiccc. and Angela Lipsey of Lapeer and grandson Nathan Hamblin of N Manchester, Ind. Anniversary cards would be enjoyed and can be sent to the Hamblins at 2325 E. State Rd., Hastings. Bethany Miles, daughter of Terry and June Miles of 644 East Mill St., has been selected as the Class of 1999 Outstanding Business Student at Hastings High School. The Business Education Department chose her on the basis of her achievements in the business curriculum at Hastings. The teachers who selected her were Mary Daw­ son, Pat Purgiel, Nancy Cottrell and Elbert Black. Miles has focused her elective studies in business, taking keyboarding I. job skills for the 21 st century, computer applications, business services and technology, and ad­ vanced business services and technology. She was also student aide for the business department. She has been actively involved in busi­ ness activities outside of the classroom. As a two-year member of Business Profession­ als of America, she has participated in re­ gional competition at Davenport College and state competition at the Detroit Renais­ sance Center. In addition, she has con­ tributed time to several charity and fundraising activities sponsored by Busi­ ness Professionals. Recently, she took part in the torch ceremony at the Business Pro­ fessionals of America annual spring cere­ mony. Other extracurricular activities have kept her busy throughout her high school career. D f f ▼ Conrad-Stafford 1 plan to wed July 14 Alan and Linda Conrad of Hastings arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Jennifer Lynn to Christopher Paul Stafford, son of Harry D and Janine Stafford of Dowling. Jennifer is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School. She attended Kellogg Com­ munity College and is currently employed at Pennock Hospital. Christopher is also a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School. He graduated from Kellogg Community College in 1997 and is currently employed at Bradford-White Cor­ poration. A July 14. 1999 wedding is planned on Mackinac Island. Bethany Miles Miles is employed in the high school coun­ seling office as part of the work experience program and works part-time at Flcxfab. She also is the 1998-99 senior high repre­ sentative at the Hastings Church of the Nazarcnc. She will continue her studies at Kellogg Community College. The comics aren’t the □art of this paper that’i1 make you smile — There s Ju>t Tu Muth tv Lose David and Susan Brown of Canton. Michigan are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Claire Mallen, to Ryan N. Steele, son of Kenneth and Brenda Steele of Lake Odessa, Michi­ gan. The bride-to-be is a 1996 graduate of Plymouth-Canton High School. She will graduate from the University of Michigan with a degree in mechanical engineering in May 2000. She is currently employed at Ford Motor Co. Her fiance, a 1996 graduate of Lakewood High School, will also receive his degree from the University of Michigan in mechanical engineering He will begin working for Automotive Systems Labora­ tory in Farmington Hills in the fall. An August 7, 1999 wedding is being planned at the First United Methodist ning. The redemption penod shall be 12 monlh(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale ‘ Dated May 6. 1999 Banc One Financial Services Inc ‘ FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for Banc One Financial Services. Inc 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite *990101024 Hawks o 0 BUCKLE UP - Brown-Steele to be wed Aug. 7 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark W Cunningham and Susan Cunninghan husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Banc One Fi­ nancial Services. Inc . an Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 30. 1994. and recorded on January 3. 1995 in Uber 622 on Page 267 Barry County Record Michigan, on which mongage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY-THREE THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY AND 93/100 dol­ lars ($23.260 93). including interest at 15 310% per annum Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises or some pari of them at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 pm. on June 17.1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Parcel 'K A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North Range 8 West Commencing 98 Links North of the center of said Section, thence North 47 5 de­ grees West 3 Chains 96 Links for the Place of Be­ ginning thence North 47 5 degrees West i Cham 50 Links, thence South 42 5 degrees West 2 Chains 50 Links, thence South 47 5 degrees East 1 Cham 50 Linka, thence North 42 5 degrees East 2 Chains 50 Links to the Place of Beginning Parcel-BCommencing at a point 98 Links North of the center of Section 20. thence North 47 5 degrees West 5 Chains and 70 Lmks to the Northeasterly corner of said tot for Place of Begmnmg thence South 42 5 degrees West 10 Rods; thence North 47 5 degrees West 5 Rods, thence North 42 5 de­ grees East 10 Rods, thence South 47.5 degrees East to the Place of Beginning Parcel-C* A ptscei of land m the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. 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MORTGAGE SALE • Default has beer made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Betty Lou Hathaway a single woman (original mort­ gagors) To TMS Mortgage Inc dba The Money Store. Mortgagee dated July 7. 1997 and recorded on July 9. 1997 in Liber 701. on Page 328. Barry County Records, Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the The Bank of New York As Trustee under the Pooling and Ser­ vicing Agreement dated as of August 31. 1997. Senes 1997-C as assignee by an assignment dated August 15. 1998 which was recorded on December 14. 1998. in Document No 1022307 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE AND 71/100 dollars ($37 143 71). including interest at 11 500% per annum Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 00 p m on July 1. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Commencing at the Northwest corner, thence East 530 feet along the North line of said prop­ erty thence South 240 feet on a line parallel with the West Ime of said property, thence West 530 feet on a Ime parallel with the North line of said property, thence North 240 feet on the West line of said property to the point of beginning of the following described property Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 oi Section 36. Town 1 North, Range 7 West and running thence East 16 and 200 chains thence North 24 and 92/100 chains, thence West 16 and 2/100 chains, thence South 24 and 92/100 chains to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 montn(s) from the date of such sale Dated May 20. 1999 The Bank of New York As Trustee FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for The Bank of New York As Trustee 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4990505496 Mustangs (6/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATIO.. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ATTEMPTING " MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Johnny B Lemaar a married man and Barbara A Letnaar his wife (original mortgagors) to MMS Mortgage Services LTD. Mortgagee, dated August 31 1994. ano recorded on September 7. 1994 in Liber 614. on Page 148. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank, as assignee by an assignment dated September 6, 1994. which was recorded on September 7. 1994. in Liber 614, on Page 155. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE AND 83/100 dollars ($73,391 83). including interest at 8 875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged piemises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on June 24. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Parcel 1 The North 520 feet of the South 1344 feet of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, excepting there­ from That part of the Southeast 1/4 of the South­ east 1/4 of said section, lying South and East of High Bank Creek, also except commencing at the Northwest corner of High Bank Creek Bridge and running North to the 1/2 section line 160 rods, more or less, thence East to East line ot said Sec­ tion 26. thence running South along the East sec­ tion line to the creek, thence Southwesterly along the creek to the place of beginning Parcel 2 The North 148 feet of the South 1492 feet of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 2 North Range 8 West, lying West to a line beginning at the Northeast comer of High Bank Creek Bridge in East Dowling Road, and running thence North to tne East and West 1/4 line of said Section 26. and the point of ending The redemption period sh. ' be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated May 13. 1999 Standard Federal Bank FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys for Standard Federal Bank 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990434991 Ravens (5-10) NOTICE OF PUBLIC , HEARING ON PROPOSED CONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Pfanntng/Zoning Commission will conduct a pub­ ic hearing on May 24,1999 at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Room. Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St. Hastings. Michigan The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended MAP CHANGE - A-1-99 Request to rezone property in Sec 6. Barry Township (see attached map) That part of the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 of the NE factional 1/4 of Sec 6. T1N. R9W lying East of state trunkline M-43 and described as commencing at the NE comer of said Sec. 6; thence S 1 degrees 03 minutes 38 seconds East on the East Section line, 132 09 ft. to the intersection of said East Section line with a 10 degree curve and the place of beginning of this description, thence con­ tinuing on sad East Section line 656 90 ft. thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 17 seconds West parallel to the South line of the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 of said NE fractional 1/4. 908.82 ft to the centerfine ot state trunkline M-43. thence N 06 degrees 02 minutes 37 seconds West on said centerline. 139 10 ft thence N 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East parallel to the North Section line. 400 00 ft thence North 07 degrees 12 minutes 35 seconds West 150 95 ft (previously recorded as 150 00 ft). thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 220 49 ft to the East line of the former OKAS Railroad; thence N 2 degrees 25 minutes 13 seconds West on said line, 48 30 ,1L: thence NE'ly 462 41 ft on the arc of a curve to the right to the far end of a chord which bears North 43 degrees 44 minutes 29 seconds East. 450 02 ft to the place of beginning Subject to Highway right of way over the West 33 ft thereof for Highway M-43 Tax parcel Number 08-003-006-002-00 Ann Landers Not a mover She’s depressed Dear Ann Landers: I have a friend who is driving me nuts. “Kara” unloads her problems on me. and they arc the same problems she’s been having for the past twe years. I try to be understanding, but the girl is beginning to get on my nenes. When I first met Kara, she was a lively, fun-loving person. Now. she is in a constant depression, and it worries mt. She has a rel­ atively good life with no financial problems whatsoever When I ask her why she’s so unhappy, she says she’s lonely, feels be­ trayed by friends, is dissatisfied with school and is worried about her health. When I asked why she feels betrayed, she has no an­ swer. I suggested she change her major or take a semester break, but she refuses. I of­ fered to get her a puppy, but she wouldn't hear of it. She won’t even try simple relax­ ation techniques like yoga or taking a bub­ ble bath. She talks my car off, complaining about her life. I’ve suggested counseling, but she doesn’t sec any sense in talking about her problems with a stranger when she can call up a friend and unload. Ann, I want to help her, but she. is driving me crazy with all the drama in her life. What can 1 do? - Name­ less and Weary in the United States. Dear Weary: You can continue to let Kara K vetch to a point, but then, insist that she talk to a professional who can give her some guidance. Perhaps she needs an anti­ depressant. There arc some very effective medicines available that have proven to be a godsend to depressed people. Tell her. Nasty dad Dear Ann Landers: This is my response to "Suddenly Smart in Middle America." Did that person ever stop to think WHY his children and grandchildren don’t come to visit? I may have the answer. I was raised by a father who ruled everyone, including my mother, with fear and intimidation. The minute I could leave home. I did. 1 never asked for anything and rarely accepted what was offered because invariably there were too many strings attached. My visits home were a nightmare. 1 con­ tinued to visit on a regular basis until my mother died. Since her death, I don’t go as often. Dealing with my fathers n?sty tam­ per and general unpleasantness for 35 years was long enough for me. As for an inheritance, if there is one, I re­ call with a smile my late mother’s advice. She said, “You might as well take the money and enjoy it, dear. You have certainly earned it." - Can’t Buy dy Love in Mem­ phis. Dear Memphis: Your late mother sounds as if she was the victim of some close-range family unpleasantness. Too bad. I assume your ill-tempered father is still around and you don’t feel like visiting him that often. It’s your call, my dear. This comes under the heading of “As you sow, so shall you reap.” Return gifts? Dear Ann Landers: I live in Beijing and read your column on the Internet. You have helped me with my English, and now, 1 hope you can help me with my problem. My wife told me she wanted a divorce. This breaks my heart, but after trying un­ successfully to salvage our marriage, I granted her request. I have asked her to re­ turn to me some special gifts that have sen­ timental meaning, including a fancy wrist­ watch and some letters. My wife said my behavior is stingy and stupid. 1 do not care about the value of these items, but since they no longer mean any­ thing to her, I would like to have them back. Am 1 wrong to ask? - Mr. X in Beijing. Dear Mr. X: The gifts and letters belong to your wife. While you arc not “wrong" to ask her to return them, they arc rightfully hers, and she is under no obligation to give them back. ‘Net danger FROM C 2 TO C-1. All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbal­ ly of in writing, will be given lhe opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to 616-948-4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for pubic inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office 220 W State St. Hastings. M.chigan between the hours of 8am to 5 po m (dosed between 12-1 pm) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aCs and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired ar d audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individu­ als with disabi 18&S at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Michael Brown County Administrator 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 - (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk Dear Ann Landers: I read the letter you printed about the man who escaped bore­ dom by spending time on the Internet. I would like to tell your readers that too much time on the computer can indicate a serious problem. Our son, “John.” killed himself one year after graduating from Colorado University. He was a brilliant young man and a loving son. I recl tremendous guilt over his sui­ cide. From the time John was 9 years old, he spent a great deal of time on the computer. I encouraged this, believing he would bene­ fit from it. He sailed through school without drugs or alcohol and had no discipline problems, but there were signs of too much with­ drawal. John had a beautiful smile and gen­ tle demeanor, which I took to indicate he was OK. He was not OK I now know that depression can be fueled by a lack of mean­ ingful human contact. Excessive computer activities, on-line communication, video games and role playing need to be added to the list of symptoms of clinical depression for the benefit of people like my son. Please warn your readers to look for these symptoms. Ann. I wish someone had noticed John had a problem and mentioned it to us. We could have used some help. Per­ haps if you prrt’t my letter, it will help other parents. - D A. in Colorado Springs. Colo. Dear D.A.: My heart goes out to you on the loss of your wonderful son. While a computer does not cause depression, any person who spends an inordinate amount of time on line, to the exclusion of normal so­ cial contact, may be at risk. Your heart­ breaking story will undoubtedly alert other parents to the dangers. It was good of you to write. Small potatoes? Dear Ann Landers: This is for “Enlight­ ened in Norman, Okla.," who wrote about his electricity bill. He quoted someone at General Electric who said turning offa 100watt bulb for two hours a day would save 10 cents a week. "Enlightened" scoffed, say­ ing. “That’s small potatoes. Save on the big stuff like air conditioners, bathroom heaters and furnace blowers.” Please remind “Norman” that wo all have more than one light bulb in our homes. I counted 40 in mine, including the garage and basement. Figuring the two-hour sav­ ings at 10 cents a week, 40 bulbs would save $4 a week or $208 per year. That would pay his $114 electricity bill for nearly two months. Small potatoes indeed! Enough small BOY, Jacob Dean, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 4, 1999 at 7:05 p.m. to Paul and Ronda Shetterly of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Haylee Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 26, 1999 at 8:51 p.m. to Monique Meehan and Jay Scott of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Jordynnc Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 21, 1999 at 2 a.m. to Nicole and Derrick Luft of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Nathan Allen, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 23, 1999 at 2:04 p.m. to Kristi and Matthew Rose of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Natalie Joy, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 27, 1999 at 11:08 a.m. to Michelle and Ken Langendoen of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. I oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Hannah Sue, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 27, 1999 at 11:22 a.m. to Kel­ ly and Scott Sandy of Plainwell. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Alex Christopher, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 27, 1999 at 11:30 p.m. to Chris and Angie Musser of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Chase Allan, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 28, 1999 at 9:03 a.m. to Melis­ sa Look of Lansing. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Andee Kay, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 3, 1999 at 5:32 a.m. to Dennis and Robyn Gerber of Battle Creek. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Bryant Guy, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 1, 1999 at 5:24 p.m. to Corinna Dear Ann Landen: I have been dating my fiancee for 16 months. We are both looking forward to shanng a new life to­ gether. The only problem is her 15-year-old daughter, "Steffi." My fiancee lives in New York, and I live in New Jersey. Steffi refuses to move here. She doesn’t want to leave her friends or her high school. So far, the solution has been for us to live apart. I miss my fiancee, and she misses me. I don’t want to force Steffi to leave her home because that would make her terribly unhappy, and she might take it out on me. I don’t want to be separated anymore. Ann. What arc we supposed to do about this situation? - Hurting Between the Miles. Dear Hurting: How docs Steffi feel about commuting to school from New Jersey and spending weekends in New York with friends or relatives? Her welfare should be your top priority. An angry stepdaughter could make your marriage hell. Is life passing you by? Want to improve your social skills? Write for Ann Landers' new booklet, "How to Make Friends and Stop Being Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to Friends, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.15). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate neb page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Pacheco and Lynden Higgins Jr. of Hast­ ings. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs and 21 inches long. BOY, Andrew Lyle, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 30, 1999 at 6:36 a.m. to Lyle and Beth Mathews of Hastings. Weighing 10 lbs. 2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Joshua Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on May I, 1999 at 4:40 a.m. to Thomas and Carol Ann Kidder of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Brittany Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 2, 1999 at 10:10 p.m. to Phillip and Pam Wurm of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jacob Isacc, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 4, 1999 at 11 a.m. to Matthew and Sarah Counterman of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Austen Chance, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 5, 1999 at 10 07 p.m. to Jessica and Scott Darling of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14.5 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Kariey LeeAnn, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 5, 1999 at 10:04 p.tn. to Lesley Currier and David Childers of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Mark and Angela Valdick of Ply­ mouth. Ml are the proud parents of a new baby boy. Jacob Eric Valdick was bom on May 9, 1999. He weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. Grandparents are Cecil and Janet Valdick of Vermontville and Mark and Deb Hampel of Lake Odessa. BOY, bom to Curt and Tracy Kent, former­ ly of Hastings, now of Allegan. Jack Carol Kent 9 lbs. and 1 ozs. Bom Monday at 6:20 p.m. the I Oth of May. Public Auction HOUSE FOR SALE Thursday, May 27th Property is located at 496 Oakdale, Hastings. MI The sale will be held at 10:00 am at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI. Minimum bid is $34,801 S.E.V. is $20,933 * Property sells "AS IS" The house is a 2 bedroom. 1 baih ranch on a crawl. 1.5 detached car garage This foreclosure sale is subject to six month redemption rights Terms: Certified funds delivered to the Sheriff at the sale. For more details contact - Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 Rural Development is An Equal Opportunity Lender �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 20 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... Restaurants, and bakeries in Nashville By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Nashville has had a number of catencs over the years. Ireland's Restaurant was a lunch counter, lined with stools, stove in the middle and chairs for gathering around the stove to exchange news and politics. When the New York Central Railroad came through Nashville in the 1930s, the train stopped in Nashville at noon and the crew of the Grand Rapids to Jackson train would disembark from their engine and head for the Main Cafe, just a short way from the depot. The Mam Cafe was opened by Mary White in 1928 on South Main Street. There had been a billiard room and lunch counter in the building, owned and operated by Charles J. Schicdt. Mary Proctor White was born in Char­ lotte in 1892. she came to Nashville in the 1920s. Mary was a very good cook. The food was good and always enough of it. Mary White cooked for the Girl Scout Camp Inmssfrcc near Detroit before her restaurant days in Nashville. She later spent some time working at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island after she sold the Nashville business. When Mary first came to Nashville she began by making fried cakes which she made in and sold from her home at 231 South Main St. From this beginning, she went on to open the Mam Cafe. The Main Cafe featured home cooking specializing in Sunday chicken dinners. Mary Whites became the place to cat in Nashville. Mary did all of the cooking herself. Elsie Tarbcll worked in the cafe for a number of years waiting tables, busing dishes and whatever else needed to be done there. Traveling salesmen found out about Mam Cafe and planned their taps so as to arrive in Nashville at meal time. Mary made cher­ ry pic to die for. She served a hearty hot beef sandwich, served with mashed pota­ toes and gravy, a tall glass of milk, ail for 35 cents in the 1930s. Many school chil­ dren. farmers and village people went to the cafe for the excellent food served there. Mark's influence went beyond the cafe, reaching out io the community. She quietly helped many people in many ways, and not just with food, but with her canng ways. Mary had a black cocker spaniei dog named Jill. Jill was a faithful companion and spent her days in the restaurant with Mary. The Main Cafe was located in the same building for 13 years. In 1941, she moved the cafe to a location on North Main, on the comer of Maple and Mam. Again the cafe was the place to eat in Nashville. But Mary’s health was failing. She was a dia­ betic and was losing her vision. In 1943 she sold the cafe to Ransom and Florence Dawson Howell. Mrs. Howell, known as “Alabama." had worked for Mary White for 12 years, but only four months after taking over the restaurant Mrs. Howell died and the cafe went through a scries of owners. Mary didn't really retire, however after leaving the cafe. After a summer of working as a housekeeper at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, she returned home and began a catering service for private parties and serving meals in her home as well as The second location of the Main Street Cafe, which had once housed Seth I. Zemer's Hardware Photograph was taken in 1960s and it was called Foote s cafe at that time. taking in roomers. Many of her boarders were schoolteachers. She served Sunday chicken dinner at her home, open to the public. Trainmen also found their way to Mary s table. Mary White is still remem­ bered for her hearty food, her hospitality and kind heart. There has been a cafe on the site of the Maple and Main Street address most of the time since Mary opened it and there is a restaurant on that spot in 1999. along with several other very good restaurants to choose from in Nashville. Bakcncs were important to life in the vil­ lage of Nashville and other small villages in Barry County. Over the years, Nashville had several bakcncs. but the one probably most remembered was that of Elmer Bol­ son. The Belsons bought the bakery in the 1920s. It was a combination of businesses, not unusual for the times. There was often a restaurant combined with a bakery and this one was no different. It was a bakery restau­ rant. soda fountain, and also earned some grocenes, cigars and candy. It had been owned by Ernest V Barker in 1905 until his death in 1924. The bakery was in a building that origi­ nally had been a saloon and was about 125 years old in the 1920s. There was a large basement with a storage locker built like a cold storage room with doors a foot thick, probably for storing liquor or beer. There was a chute near the ceiling in the locker, three feet square with a metal drip pan to catch melting ice. The chute would be filled with ice. The equipment for making soda water for the fountain upstairs was stored in this area. A grate in front of the building was used to dump coal into a coal bin in the base­ ment. There was a large root cellar and the coal bin in the front half of the basement. They could store 60 bushels of potatoes in the root cellar. There was a large furnace in the middle of the basement. Mr. Rcnkes worked in the bakery, sleep­ ing in the basement. He would start the bun and bread dough about midnight every night. The Belsons had a Dodge panel truck and peddled their wares to farmers. They also bought eggs from the farmers. The bread made by the Belsons was high quality, with a nutty flavor, possibly from the type of flour that was used. The bakery was especially busy during the holidays. Fiuitcakes, dark ones and light ones were baked and then aged. C hristmas cookies were made and ready and 100 pounds of raw peanuts were roasted in the sap pan in the back of the oven. Chnstmas candy, filled and plain, was brought to the bakery in wooden pails. The raspberry and peanut filled candies were particularly tasty and then there were the chocolate cremes. The store also sold boxed candy made by Mary Lee. which was well advertised and a favorite in the village. The combination of the roasting peanuts, with the aroma of roasting meat, pork and beef rolled together, along with the aroma of freshly baked bread and rolls, made the bakery a nice place to be Br ad, sweet dough, fancy bread and Parker house mils all were baked in the big ovens. At holidays, particularly Chnstmas. a pig would be roasted, geese and turkeys, along with stuff­ ing would be cooked ready for the people of the village to enjoy on Chnstmas Day. Dunng the Great Depression the bakery extended credit to many of its customers up to $40. When the bakery closed there were still many accounts receivables uncollected. Bread sold for five and six cents per loaf, which was higher than bread being sold at four cents at the A&P and Kroger once sold Earl Culp with a rolling pin. He worked at Belsons Bakery in Nashville before opening his own business. bread for two cents per loaf. Business at the bakery was very good The oven wore out and a new Bennet Oven was bought in Battle Creek This was a coke filled oven. It was 10 feet square with two decks. There was 10 inches of insulation on the sides, top and bottom There were no gas lines in Nashville, so the stove had to be heated by coke. (Coke is a type of coal.] The Belsons bought coke by the freight car load and trucked it to the bam at the back of the bakery. The Be I son brothers had to keep the coke box full. It was located on the left of the oven with a shovel next to it to keep the fire burning 24 hours. The box was two feet wide, six feet long and four feet high. The fire brick and the fire box had o be rebuilt each year due to the intense high heat of the ovens. Belsons made bread and delivered it to Munros, Calcys, and John Appclmans gro­ cery stores. The deliveries were made by coaster wagon carrying woven bread bas­ kets that looked like trunks. They were cov­ ered and held 40 loaves of bread each. Another hometown bakery was operated by Earl and Madeline Hicks Culp. Mr. Culp had worked at the Belson Bakery before they opened a bakery in a spare room in the rear of their house at 221 Maple St. When Culp became ill in the fall of 1936 he hired Guy Howell as chief baker. Earl liked to do the deliveries better than the baking. Guy Howell was the son of Florence Howell, who had worked in local restau­ rants for several years. Guy, too, had iiked to cook and bake and had won a blue ribbon for an apple pic in the Home Ec Agricultur­ al Fair at the high school He was the only boy to enter the home ec division. It wasn't long before Guy was doing all of the baking for the Culp bakery. Mr. How­ ell worked from 9 p.m. until 8 a.m., filling the orders from the day before. He had a helper who came in at midnight to help with cleaning and other tasks in the bakery. Culp's Bakery had four main routes. Nashville. Woodland. Lake Odessa and Sunfield. Earl Culp suggested that the bakery madesome fried cinnamon rolls, which they took out on the routes as samples. The fried cin­ namon rolls were a great success The bakery also made salt rising bread from a recipe which Guv Howell perfected. The bakery used Pillsbury flour, white flour from spring wheat for bread and buns, win­ ter wheat for pastries. They also used bran, whole w'hcat and cracked wheat flours, Fleischman’s compressed yeast. 12 pounds at a time. Sugar was purchased in 100 pound lots, raisins 25 pounds at a time and vegetable shortening in 50 pound cans. The oven had six decks with four long burners, front to back. The proof box w here the breads were put to rise, was six feet by three feet and five feet high. There was a single gas burner in the bottom for heating a pan of water to help the dough to rise. Each deck of the oven held 12 loaves of bread. One mixing bowl was four feet in diameter and another was three feet across. After the bread was baked, it was wrapped in waxed paper and scaled with electric irons. In the beginning it was not sliced, but later Culps bought a bread slicer which sliced one loaf at a time. Cookies sold for 20 cents a dozen. A I 1/2 pound loaf of bread was 10 cents. Buns and sweet rolls were 20 cents per dozen. Cream puffs were five cents each. Mr. Culp would pitch in and help al the bakery when things got busy. He atso served ?s a lay minister at the Church of the Nazarcne. The bakery was closed during World War il due to shortages of sugar and other ingre­ dient. He worked in a war plant for a time. Madeline worked as practical nurse. He and his wife were killed in an auto accident in the late 1950s while he was working as a pastor in Lapeer. (Next. Memorial Day in Nashville/ Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER Mary White in front of her Main Street Cafe qppj---------------------------------------- iqM ? MEMORIAL! -for - Lloyd Shroyer Fuller Cemetery Hastings. Michigan 1 Saturday, May 22, 1999 t ql at 11:30 AM Fn HELP WAHTED Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking an Individual for the position of: Office Coordinator Candidates must have knowledge of the area and enjoy working with the public. Position will re­ quire bookkeeping. P.C. computer and office management skills This person will also work as assistant to the Chamber director. Send resume to: Ad #652, c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 14,1999 The place (or places) of ELECTION are indicated below: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AND PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY Names of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: (indicate Term of Office of each candidate) KIMBERLY A. ALDERSON (4 YEAR TERM) DONALD A. MYERS (4 YEAR TERM) The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: (Summarize all Propositions briefly below, in cases that Qualificaitons of Electors other than the usual ones are involved, it may be advisable to state that fact.) NONE The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 a.m., and remain open until 8:00 p.m., of the same Election Day. Dated: April 16,1999 To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 Donald A. Myers Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 20. 1999 HHS hosts league track meet: Schantz wins twice C< me It think ct it... by Jim Jensen Reasons why Wings must wait till next year llie dream is over for Detroit Red alreadv paid my greens' fees for die year Wing family and friends after Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in lhe sixth game of the second round National Hockey League series. As any good reporters would do. the J-Ad Graphics' hockey experts (Joe Williams being lhe biggest of the experts) went out and collected reasons why the Wings are not going to threepeal and drink out of Lord Stanley's and didn't want lo waste any more of my precious money." 8. Chilly Host — "I was Cup. Here are the 10 lamest raisons players and personnel came up with to why they won't take those sips, llie names of those who gave reasons are not being used to protect them during contract negotiations and from harassment possibly caused by many angry Red Wing followers: 1. Mr. Ram Ford — "My Milk of Magnesia didn't arrive in lime for game three." 2. Martin, Let's Get to the Point — "That dam ice was so shiny, After winning the O-K While Conference boys track title a year ago. the Saxons set out lo make their marks again last Thursday and I-'riday in the league championship held at Hastings High School And the blue and gold turned in some sparkling performances, but liad lo settle for third place in lhe boys' event. Hastings totaled 79 points, Zeeland 98 and Hudsonville took first place honors with 111 points In lhe girls' meet, Hasungs tallied 46 points to finish fourth. Wyoming Park was first with 181 1/2 points. Hudsonville second with 107 1/2 points distracted worrying that my manager was stealing good food from my Chi Town restaurant. 9. Mr. Boss (just call me Illy) — Peter Forsberg wasn't on our team; we didn't sell enough pizza to buy al) of the All Stars." 10. Oz, Been Better — "Kerry Frazier was the referee for game six. 'nuff said... wc just didn't have game!” • Yearbook Deadline Approaches: The time to order the 1999 Saxon Yearbtx* has been extended by mail. If the book is not ordered by June 1. the Yearbook staff cannot guarantee availability in August when they are lo be delivered. Yearbooks arc S37.5O each mid mi additional S3.5O lo get your name stamped on the cover. Information needed to order includes student's name, grade in school, seminar teacher, number of books being ordered and if your name is to be stamped on llie cover. Checks should be made payable to Hastings High School. Mail check and order forms to I fastings High School; 520 W. South St.; Hastings, so we couldn t see lhe puck We needed something like FOX’s blue light special." 3. Pretty Boy Hugo — "My 17year-old tennis professional girl friend was out of town and I became extremely bummed." 4. Dan, I Don't Know — "Depth perception, possibly from a really nasty ear infection." 5. Saint Nick of Defense: My bags were booked for Sweden and the flight was scheduled lo take off from Metro Airport on Wednesday afternoon. 6. Mac Hardy — "We heard lhai the Cup was somewhere in Bolivia, so Jennifer Mitchell will be a junior this fall on die Central Michigan University volleyball squad. Mitchell, of Lake Odessa, is a two-year at middle hitter for the Chippewas. She had 253 kills and 92 blocks last season. Mitchell has "been hitting the ball well in early workouts", according to CMU coach why bother playing hard and risking injuries challenging in from of the net." 7. Shanny by the Creek — "I Elaine Piha, and is considered "an intense competitor." Talk to you soon. MI 49058 • Mitchell Set to Spike: Greg Brower hurdles his way to a second place in the 110 high hurdles Brower placed in four events at the O-K White Meet. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The exchange is made between Saxons' Kate Noteboom and Erica Fulmer in the 800 relay. Adam Schantz a real blazer for the Saxons, capturing a pair of first places in the 100 and the 200. Schantz was docked al 11.44 in die 100 and 22.59 in lhe 200. During the season be set school records in both events with a 10.9 in the 100 and a 22.2 in the 200. llie 22.2 is a Johnson Field record. Wyoming Park's Mike Ball set lhe O­ K White league mark in the 100 of 10.4 in 1976 and also holds the record in lhe 200 with a 21.4 in 1976. Shantz also scored a third first in the 400 relay along with Saxon teammates Brandon Dahn. David Ockerman and Sam Stafford. Stafford also placed third in the 200 in 23.2 and fourth in die 100 in 11.6. Greg Brower also tallied some big points for die blue and gold with a second place 19-9 in the long jump, a third place 12-0 in the pole vault, a Wooden Bat Tournament hits Hastings Saturday Get oui die wooden bats, the Saxon annual baseball classic strikes Saturday. Hastings High School's varsity baggers will host the Wooden Bat Tournament Saturday with field action beginning at 9 a.m. Hastings entertains Mt Pleasant in the opener at 9, Sturgis plays Coldwater following. Mt Pleasant takes on Coldwater and the Saxons close up lhe baseball day facing Sturgis. Mt. Pleasant won both of its games at last year’s tournament. New Saxon skipper Jason Hoefler looks forward to Saturday and says, "Il’s a great tournament." lhe blue and gold could use a little bit of great after falling behind and dropping three games last week. The Saxons lost May 12 lo Zeeland 12-10 and dropped both contests in a May 14 doublehcader with Forest Hills Central, 14-2 and 5-2. Zeeland streaked lo an 11-1 lead on I tastings before 1 locflcfs squid rallied to score one run in the third, two in the fourth, three in llie fifth and three runs in the seventh. Pitcher Bob Cole allowed just one Chix run in the final Rob Lee discuses strategy with HHS high jump teammate Zac Fulmer. four innings, while Josh Bundy went 3for-3 with a double and three runs scored, Andy Keller had three hits, scored two runs and hit one out of the yard. Adam Whitney had two hits and Brian Dunn had two hits and scored two Stickney also ran on the 1600 relay team along with Isaac Solmes, Phil McKeough and Ryan Hawbaker. The Saxon squad wound up fifth in 3:39.13. McKeough threw 136-1 to place runs. Hastings collected eight hits in the first game will) FHC, with Keller going 2-for-3 with a double and Bundy fourth in the discus, while Hawbaker had a 134-11 effort to finish fifth In the girls' discus, Hastings' Susan Hubbard was third with a 100-2. Hubbard also was second in the shot put with a 33-3. while Saxon teammate Virginia Jennings finished fourth with a 31-1 1/2. Hastings also tallied some solid managing a two-base rap and an RBI. l he Saxons improved their play in lhe nightcap, holding FHC to just one run in the first couple of innings. Adam Whitney and Michael Nystrom scored the two Hastings runs "When wc play defense and score in every inning, we usually do all right," Hoefler said. points in lhe long distance events. Heidi Schroeder crossed lhe finish line second in the 1600 with a lime of 5:38.02, while Karey Schlachter finished third in the 3200 with a 12:43.42. Sara Williams took a fifth in the 300 hurdles, finishing the course in 51.53 Leading hitters currently for lhe Saxons arc Keller (.415). Cole (.376). Whitney (.368). Bundy (.363) and Luke Warner (.268). There will be a make-up game versus East Grand Rapids today (Thursday, May 20) at Remington Field in Grand Rapids. The O-K White contest is scheduled to start at 3:45 p.m. and Katie Noteboom was sixth in lhe high jump with a leap of 4-10. Bike-A-Thon raises money for St. Jude’s continued on page 14 lhe Bikc-A-Thon, hosted and coordinated by the Hastings Jaycee* last Saturday in Middleville, raised S 1.003 for the St. Judes Hospital Center in Memphis. Tenn. The money raised will go toward helping children with physical needs. Fourteen area kids, from Hastings. Caledonia and Middleville, rode to raise the money. New bikes were obtained by two of the Bikc-A-Thon participants. Alex Randall and Cody Furman Randall. 6. received his new wheels came from Wal-Mart. The Junior Jaycee from Hastings Central Elementary School raised $40. Furman. 8, received his new bike from K Mart. The Middleville native 1 attends Page Elementary and received the most in pledges with $200 On hand for the event was Dave Chambers, the C2 District Director of the Michigan Jaycees. Paul Eagle, a Michigan Jaycee. Rich Slewart. the Community Development Vici President of lhe Michigan Jaycees. second place 40.63 in Hie 300 hurdles and a second place 15.25 in the 110 high hurdles. Jason Stickney was another Hastings' point totaler with a sixth place 11-0 in the pole vault Jamie Howell takes flight in the pole vault event last Friday at Johnson Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Panthers run past Rams in KVA track meets The At the St. Judes Bike-A-Thon were Michigan Jaycees' Dave Chambers. Carrie DeMott and Rich Stewart BIKE...cont. on page 17 Panthers were faster... and (2:49.590, Jon Haneckow in the 300 stronger than the Rams May 12 as Delton Kellogg beat the thinclads from Galesburg-Augusta 131 1/2-4 1/2 in the hurdles (42.93), Denny Bourdo in the high jump (5-8) and Kyle Williams in the 3200(10:51.50). boys meet and 95-35 in (he girls meet Individual winners for the boys were Derrick Hammond in the pole vault (9­ 0), Bill Ferris in the shot pul (41-9 3/4), Jon Hancckow in the 110 hurdles (16.30), Jason Stampflcr in the 100 (11.71), Skye Matteson in the long jump (17-8 3/4), Matt Geething in lhe discus (125-11). Kody Louden in the 1600 (4:53.20), Kyle Matteson in the 400 (53.62), Jason Stampflcr in the 200 (23.75). Barry Cooper in the 800 llie Panther boys also won relays in the 3200 with Styf, Wright, Williams and Louden (9:43 43), Matteson. Marshall. Hannar and Stampflcr in the 800 (2:09.19), Matteson, Marshall, Pease and Stampflcr in lhe 400 (53.78) and Hammond, Cooper, Bourdo and Collier in the 1600 (4:05.62). Taking individual firsts for Delton's girls were Mary Beth Henson in the pole vault (6-6). Amy Collard in the 100 hurdles (19,2). Joanna Lankerd in the 1600 (6:43.96), Mary Beth Henson in lhe 400 (1:04.03), Dawn Vickery in the shot put (31-2 1/2) and the discus (9-3), Jessica Wheeler in the 800 (3:41.85), Amber Noviskey in the high jump (4-11) and Amy Dennany in the 3200(17:25.69). Relays were won by the 3200 squad of Dybalski, Wheeler, Dennany and Melvin (14:37.38). Shoup, Henson, Sutton and Kctola in the 800 (2:15.64), Rodarte, Ferriell. Fager and Shoup in the 400 (57.03) and Noviskey, Henson, Melvin and Sutton in the 1600 (5:20.41). �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 20. 1999 - Page 11 Middle school thinclads repeat as Relays champs Hastings Middle School's track team defended its Comstock Relays Championship title last Friday by one point over Vicksburg al Western Michigan University Hastings ended the meet with 97 points, while Vicksburg tallied 96 The only first place won by Hastings was the Death Valley Trudge relay team of Tiffany Howell. Dustin Bowman. Arica Newton and Jake Hems. Second places were achieved by the Glue Factory Flop (high jump) team of Dustin Bowman, Niki Noteboom and Erin Dahn; lhe Gully Whumpcr Leap (long jump) squad of Bruce Carpenter, Ben Jacobs and Rachel Arias; the Dry Gulch Leap (long jump) team of Beau Furrow. Sam Sleevi and Carmen DesVoignes; lhe Mustang (hurdles) relay squad of Paul Downing. Jenny Shaw. Rachel Arias and Craig Laurie; die Pony Medley (70. 1(X). 200. 100) team of Robin White, Ben Jacobs, Bruce Carpenter and Erin Dahn; the Comstock Derby (800. 400, 400 and 800) squad of Jake Heuss, Olivia Parc, Matt fjpstraw and Margo Cooklin and the girls' 1600 relay team of Tiffany Howell, Erica Newton, Erin Dahn and Niki Noteboom. Thirds were earned by lhe Meadow Muffin Toss (shot put) team of Nick Stricklin, BJ. Donnini and Erica Davis, the Bucking Bronco (hurdles and sprint combination) relay squad Rachel Arias. Erica Davis, Craig Laurie and Paul Downing and the boys' 1600 relay team of Bruce Carpenter. Dustin Bowman. Beau Furrow and Jake Heuss Fourth places went to the Pasture Patty Pul (shot put) team of Amy Easey, Nikki Shaw and Aaron Snider, the Stallion Medley (1200. 800. 400 and 1600) squad of Erin Hemerling. Beau Furrow. Niki Noteboom and Chris Rounds and die girls' 800 relay team of Lisa Noleboom, Joanie Myers. Sam Sleevi and Courtney Oakland And sixth places were gained by lhe Bucking Bronco Jump (high jump) team of Chris Rounds. Joe Arens and Lisa Noteboom and the ('oil Classic (400) relay squad of Megan McGandy, Barb Westfall, Robin White and Ben Jacobs. llie girls won over Rockford and Wayland Tuesday with 69 points. Rockford had 64 and Wayland had 23. First places went to Niki Noteboom (three). Tiffany Howell (two). Jessie Rose (two), Erin Dahn. Erica Newton and limily Hoke. Second place points were scored by Rachel Arias (two), Olivia Parc. Joanie The girls track squad at the Hastings Middle School includes (in no specific order in picture) Rachel Arias. Erin Bernard. Casey Borror, Jenna Bryans. Stacy Buck. Kay Carlton. Heather Chamberlin, Sarah Clevenger, Mindy Colvin. Margo Cooklin. Patricia Coulson. Erin Dahn, Erica Davis, Carmen DesVoignes. Angie Dipp. Amy Easey. Courtney Fortier. Erin Hemeriino Fmilv Hnkn Tiffnnv Howell. Tasha Jones. Megan McGandy. Joanie Myers. Chasity Neil, Arica Newton, Lisa Noteboom. Niki Noleboom. Courtney Oakland. Olivia Pare. Jessica Pond. Jessie Rose. Jenny Shaw. Nicole Shaw, Keri Sherwood, Sam Sleevi, Ashley Wanland. Barb Westfall. Robin White. Keri Wills, manager Emily Heath, coach Cathie Magill and coach Melinda Hare. Members of the Hastings Middle School boys' track team are (in no specific order in picture) Heath Augustine. Dustin Bowman. Bruce Carpenter, Brian Donnini. Paul Downing, Andrew Ferguson. Beau Furrow, Joel Gibbons, Peter Goto. Jake Heuss. Seth Higbee, Ben Jacobs, Sam Krouse, Craig Laurie. Drew Lusty, Jacob Rohe, Chris Rounds, Aaron SnidSr. Nick StricBWCMitos Wartan. Cdtiy White. Adam Windes. Joe Arens. Jake Armour. Joey Aspinatl, Josh Bernheisel, Casey Bolthouse. Drew Bowman, Andy Cotant, Lucas Covey. Justin Forman. Mark French. Matt Hoffman, Jett Huey, Matt Lipstraw. Daryl Minton, Steve Roscoe. Peter Swiatek, manager Megan Falconer, manager Michael Newsted. coach Tim Newsted and assistant coach Steve Collins. Wrr _ ♦ Myers, Sam Sleevi. Robin White, Margo Cooklin. Erica Newton, Robin White. Erin Dahn. Jessica Pond. Lisa Noleboom. Megan Metiandy and Erica Davis. Thirds were tallied by Lisa Noteboom. Rachel Arias. Erica Davis. Jenny Shaw and Erin Dahn Davis also had a fourth place. Summer golf hits at Yankee Springs A Junior Golf Program for students enrolled in the fourth through the eighth grade for the school year 1998-99 will be available at the Yankee Springs Golf Course beginning Wednesday. June 9. 1999. The program will continue on the following Wednesdays: June 16. 23. July 7. 14 and 21. There is no junior golf on June 30. Junior golf is a program that provides group lessons and playing time for kids at a reasonable price. Group lessons for experi­ enced golfers start at 8:30 a.m. and last until 8:55 a.m. Lessons for intermediate and beginners golfers begin at 9 a.m. and end at 9:25 a.m. Beginner golfers get a sec­ ond lesson at 9:30 a.m. lasting 20 to 25 minutes. Golfers should be finished with their total piugflHT'beVMu.ii 11:30 and noon. Two qualified instructors will give the lessons and golfers will be supervised while on the course. Golfers pay S4 per session and pay at the beginning of each session LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP that they attend. Yankee Springs members pay SI per session. This program is open to lhe public and is available lo both boys and girls. Golfers should bring their own clubs. Limited sets are available at the course. Renting pull carts is discouraged. Parents can call Yankee Springs to regis­ ter at 795-9047. Don Jansma at Yankee Springs is available to answer questions concerning the program. Players can also register with Mr. Jansma when they check into the clubhouse to pay. For more information parents can call 945-9247 or 795-9047. High school league setfor the links The Yankee Springs Golf Course will be forming a high school golf league this sum­ mer. Any student presently enrolled in grades 9 through 11 arc eligible to play in the league. Students in middle school can play be making arrangements with the Yan­ kee Springs management at 795-9047 or Bernie Weller at 945-9247. League play will be on Wednesday after­ noons starting at 12:30 p.m. on the follow­ ing dates: June 9. 16, 23. July 7. 14. and 21. LEAGUE...Cont. page 12 Regular Board Meeting May 11. 1999 - 7:00 p.m. Six board members present. Smith absent; two guests Approved minutes, received treasurer s report Approved otter ol S3000 to Freeport Library Amended budget - Capitol Outlay Township Hafi for air conditioning Presentation by Joe Conn on Lincoln Life pen­ sion plan Paid outstanding bills Adjourned al 8:15. Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by. Richard C Thomas, Supervisor (5-20) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Couples) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made I m the conditions of a mortgage made by TOM I RAINWATER JR A SINGLE MAN AND BAR-1 BARA HUGHES. A SINGLE WOMAN to EMER-1 GENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA HOMEGOLD. A SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORA-1 TION Mortgagee dated October 20. 1997. and! recorded on November 12. 1997, m INSTRU-I MENT #1003979. Barry County Records, Michi-1 gan, and assigned by said mortgagee to FIRST I UNION NATIONAL RANK. AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, by an assignment dated December I 23.1997. and recorded on March 30.1998. tn IN-1 STRUMENT #1009576. 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And the faus.t. spurts camp run at the Pennock Hospital Rehabilitation Services and I leallh and Wellness Center will give you dial, plus a whole lot of for young athletes in the area of resistance training that will help them to be successful during their athletic careers." Goschke explained. On the opening day of the camps, athletes will be given a physical assessment that will assist them in evaluating how far they have come by the time Aug. 6 rolls around. But don't think that the intense, fivewcek camps are just a bunch of tests as the fun clearly outweighs the work. Boxing, spinning and swimming pool conditioning are included in the activities and should keep the athletes in shape, energized and enthusiastic. Nutrition will also be addressed during the f.a.s.t. times this summer at Pennock. Athletes will leam about healthy meal patterns and foods that are fun. The f.a.s.t. goal is to make you (directed toward middle school and high school jocks) a better athlete. Camp coordinator* are Scott Spahr and Matt Gosclike. Spahr is die assistant manager and personal training coordinator at the Pennock Healdi and Wellness Center. Goschke is a certified athletic trainer, as well as a certified strength and coordinating specialist. The Pennock team wants to help many area athletes in many different more suitable for football or soccer than other foods may be. "During the time of camp, they can come here (Pennock) anytime and use lhe equipment," Goschke said. "The areas "We want to gel as many area athletes in it; it’s pretty much for Barry County," Goschke said. The phrase f.a.s.t. is derived by functional core (fur example functional motions, training movements), agility (fool speed, balance), strength (strength training, resistance) and training (location, educat ion and efficiency). "They will be doing something every day when they're liens." Spahr stated. There arc two camps, one for younger aspiring jocks and die odier for athletes of the high scIkmiI level. Both camps will start July 5 and conclude Aug. 6. Sophomores can attend either session or both sessions Session A. lor adiletes in the 10th and 11th grades, runs Mondays, Tuesdays, 1 hursdays and Fridays from 8-10 ajn. Session B, for athletes in the 8th through 10th grades is Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. I THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED Matt Goschke (on left) and Scott Spahr spearhead Pennock’s ta.s.t. camps July 5-Aug. 6. The cost is SI45 for Session A and $100 for Session B. Refunds are 100 percent prior to July 5 and no refunds will be given after July 5. All registration forms must be received by June 25. "With Session B we will start from square one. proper lifting techniques and exercises that can help to improve balance and coordination," Goschke said. "Session A is a continuation of the first training plus other things such as plyometrics. It will teach them how to be a complete athlete." The goal of the camp coordinators is to educate the athletes about their bodies and help them to learn what they can do to become stronger, faster and smarter in and about their sporting endeavors. "We want to build a solid foundation Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale NOTICE BY PERSONS THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark W Cunningham and Susan C Cunningham hus­ band and wrte (original mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services. Inc . Mortgagee, dated No­ vember 24, 1997. and recorded on December 6. 1997 in Document fl 004993, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage »here is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE AND 65/100 Dollars ($43,829 65) including interest at 12 950% per annum \ Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bs foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Ml at 100 p.m .on June 24. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE, Barry County. Michigan, and are desorbed as: Parcel "A": A parcel ol land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Commencing 98 Links North of the center of said Section: thence North 47.5 de­ grees West 3 Chains 96 Links for the Place of Be­ ginning. thence North 47 5 degrees West 1 Chain 50 Links, thence South 42 5 degrees West 2 Chains 50 Unks, thence South 47 5 degrees East 1 Chain 50 Links, thence North 42 5 degrees East 2 Chains 50 Links to the Place of Beginning Parcel *B* Commencing at a point 98 Links North ot the center of Section 20. thence North 47.5 degrees West 5 Chains and 70 Links to the Northeasterly corner of said lot for Place of Be­ ginning thence South 42 5 degrees West 10 Rods, thence North 47 5 degrees West 5 Rods, thence North 42.5 degrees East 10 rods; thence South 47 5 degrees East to the Place of Begin­ ning Parcel *C*. A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as follows Commenc­ ing 64 68 feet North of the center of said Section, thence North 47 degrees 30' West, 360 36 feet to the True Place of Beginning, thence South 42 de­ grees 30' West 165 00 feet, thence North 47 de­ grees 30' West, 15 84 feet, thence North 42 de­ grees 30' East. 165 00 feet, thence South 47 de­ grees 30' East. 15 84 feet to the Ptace of Begin­ ning The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 13. 1999 Banc One Financial Services. Inc FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott 4 Trott. PC Attorneys for Banc One Financial Services. Inc 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File #990101025 Hawks (6-10) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven LaForce and Patncia LaForce. husband and wife Mortgagors, to Commonpoint Mortgage, a Michi­ gan corporation. Mortgagee dated November 10. 1997. and recorded on November 24. 1997. m Document No 1004507. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION. a Delaware corporation, by assign­ ment recorded tn Document ’4o 1012104. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which said mort­ gage there is claimed to be due al tne date of this notice, the sum cf One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Nine and 08/100 ($122.299 08) Dollars, including interest at 11 10 percent per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Michigan on Thursday. June 3. 1999. at 1 00 p m Said premises are situated in the Town­ ship of Barry, County of Barry and State of Michi­ gan and are described as Lot 33 and the Southwest 1/2 of Lot 34 of Scott Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 3 of Plats on Page 68. P P #08003-120-026-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 15. 1999 Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation Assignee of Mortgagee Keith A Sobroff, Esq SOTIROFF & ABRAMCZYK. PC. 30400 Telegraph Road. Ste 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 (5/20) BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and all interests in or hens upon the property described TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully made of the following described property for unpaid taxes on the property, and that the undersigned has title to that property under tax deed or deeds issued for the property You are entitled to a reconveyance of this property within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the property is located, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase together -.vith 50% in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the ser­ vice and/or cost of publication of the notice The service or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a summons on commenc­ ing a civil action, without other additional cost or charge if payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned win institute proceed­ ings for possession of the property Descnptions of the Land Barry County. State of Michigan. Yankee Springs Township SEC 15. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST COM NW COR SEC 19 T3N-R10W TH N 09 DEG 4105’ E 903 FT, TO POB TH N 89 DEG 4' 05' E 540 FT. TH S 000 DEG 35'22* W 1313 66 FT. TH S 00 DEG 22'28* E 453 49 FT TH N 89 DEG 5912* W -14 74 FT. TH N 00 DEG 22'28* W 818 34 FT. TH S 89 DEG 41'05* W 109 35 FT. TH N 946 28 FT TO POB SPLIT 1991 FR 019-026-00 Parcel No 08-16-019-026-10 Commonly known as Vacant Amount Paid $1138 65 Deed #694 Amount Due $1707 97 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax for the year 1992 (Signed) Taxvest Ltd Partnership PO Box 4008 East Lansing. Ml 48826 TO Andrew Misak. Spouse of Andrew Misak. Bonita Misak, Dennis A Misak; Misak Hauling and Disposal. Inc. unknown, unascertained, undeter­ mined. unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and as­ signs including those who are legally incompetent to act on their own behalf, said individuals being persons indicated to have some interest in the land above described according to Barry County records (6-10) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT PLKASC TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED 1999-2000 BUDGET AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT DATE OF MEETING: JUNE 17.1999 PLACE OF MEETING BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOUR OF MEETING: 7:30 PM TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE SUPERINTENDENT S OFFICE: 616-945-9545 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT: BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS. Ml 49058-1038 A COPY OF THE PROPOSED 1999-2000 BUDGET INCLUDING THE PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS. Ml 49058-1038 PURPOSE OF MEETING 1. Public discussion on the proposed 1999-2000 budget. The proper­ ty tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject ot this hearing. The Board may not adopt its proposed 1999-2000 budget until after the public hearing. 1-800-310-9031 - REWARDS - sports world, sometimes it’s not enough to just show up and play the sports. Training and knowledge of one’s body can turn a good athlete into an even better athlete. ""I feel that’s the way it’s going, the direction that training is taking nowadays." Spahr said "Athletes are actively looking for health professionals to help them to stay more competitive in sports. They are finding that continued training during the off-season is a great benefit during the season The inserted activity is making them bigger, better, stronger. Ilicre is not one sport that you will not benefit from by attending this camp." For more information about f.a.s.t. cail the Pennock Help and Wellness Center at (616) 94X-3139 Hastings racks up pair of wins; third in White LEGAL NOTICES: Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale next Monday (Aug. 9) they start their fall sports so they will have that foundation of knowledge." Many experts feel that in today's Thomas S Mohler Secretary. Board of Education Barry Intermediate School District The Saxo.i netted competed al Lowell Saturday in the O-K White Tournament and placed third with 17 1/2 points. Scoring four points and medaling as a tournament runner-up was Josh Hendershot al No. 3 singles. Steve Storrs tallied two points al No. 2 singles. Tony Bowne added three points with his play al No. 4 singles and Matt Bradley managed two points al No. 1. In doubles. Scan Fortier and BUI Blair collected three points at No. 4. two points were obtained by the No. 1 team of Kyle Winkler and Jorge l.luch and Jim Storms and Trent Smith picked up a half point. East Grand Rapids look First place honors with 44 points and Forest Hills Central Finished second with 35 points. East will also host the regional tournament Friday with action beginning at 9 am. The Saxons hosted Wyoming Park May 10 for the Final league match oF the year and woo 6-2. Mau Bradley won al No. 1 singles (6­ 4. 6-0). Steve Storrs al No. 2 (6-2,6-0) and Josh Hendershot al No. 3 (6-1,6-0). In doubles winners were Kyle Winkler and Tony Bowne at No. 1 (6-0. 6-1), Jeremy Buller and John Wilcox at No. 3 (6-3,6-0) and Bin Blair and Sean Fortier at No. 4 (7-6. 6-2). Hastings' win over Park gave them third place in lhe O-K While with a league mark of 5-2. Coach Rich Pohja's leam is 9-2 overall. The Saxons smashed foe Wayland 7-1 May 12 in non-league court action. Winners in singles were Matt Bradley at No. 1, Steve Storrs at No. 2. Josh Hendershot at No. 3 and Tony Bowne al No. 4. Kyle Winkler and Jorge Lluch at No. 1, Jim Storms and Trent Smith at No. 2 and Casey Storms and Michael Courtright at No. 4 won doubles matches LEAGUE, continued from page 11 Play will be individual and the cost with be for green fees at the regular nine hole rate per person, per playing appearance. All area high school junior golfers are urged to participate. Players can play whenever it is convenient for their schedule. This is a great opportunity for players to have a group arranged for them to play summer golf. Players interested in playing in this league should register in advance by calling Don Jansma at the Yankee Springs course at 795-9047. Do so by June 6th. Any ques­ tions concerning the League can be direct­ ed to 945-9247. a WYMCA of Barry County/JI t >^78’er Tackle Football^ Registration • For: Those who will be in 8th Grade in the fall of 1999 and who haven’t turned 15 before September 1, 1999 • Registration Deadline: June 1 or until 36 youth have registered. • Cost: $90 (includes team picture) • All equipment, except mouth guards and shoes, are included in fee • Parents meeting: August 11, 7:00 p.m. Hastings High School Lecture Hall • Practice begins: August 16. Monday - Friday 3:15 - 5:15 Held at Hastings High School practice football field • 8 game schedule. Games held on Wednesday evenings beginning September 8 • Participants will play at least 12 plays per game Contact YMCA, 234 E. State, Hastings, or call the YMCA, 945-4574 to obtain a registration form The Hastings Banner GRADUATION 1«UL ...will be May 27,1999 Senior Photographs that were not submitted to or taken by White's Photography for the year book need to be dropped off at the J-Ad Graphics front office by May 24,1999. Hastings BANNER �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 20. 1999 - Page 13 Williams gains Hope honor Hastings High School graduate Travis Williams has won the 1998-99 Biology Ser­ vice Award. Williams graduated in December 1998 from Hope College with majors tn biology and environmental science and a minor in geology. While he was at Hope, he worked in lhe biology department, taking care of animals, working as a teaching assistant, etc. This work earned him lhe service award Williams is presently working as an envi­ ronmental consultant in the Aqua-Tox Disi­ sion of Dell Engineering in Holland Dell is an environmental consulting firm The Biology Service Award is a cash award to a graduating senior who has pro­ vided outstanding service to the department of biology while at Hope College, as deter­ mined by the biology faculty. Gole scores three goals in overtime soccer clash A double overtime decision did not go the way of Hastings High School's challenging players with lhe ball," Mepham said ".She makes opponents with the ball, near the net, worried about where she is and this throws the players' games oil ." Physical play was a norm in lhe varsity girls soccer team May 12 as Zeeland prevailed 4-3. The Saxon soccer squad, however, showed much improvement after dropping a 4-0 contest lo lhe Chix April 26. soccer game, but the Hastings squad kept its focus. "The referees were letting more physical play go. so die girls picked up the tempo greatly." Megan Baker and Libby Gibbons also were Saxons who really came to play. All three Hastings goals were punched in by Jessie Gole who now has nine scores on the spring season. "Jessie has been hurt and out a few games, but when she's in she makes things happen." Hastings Coach Doug Mepham said. "She's an excellent play maker and fights for every possession." Hastings nod 24 shots to Zeeland's 30, but sharp goalkeeping kept lhe blue and gold in winning contention. "Ivy Malone played a tremendous Baker was lough lo beat at fullback, while Gibbons started in die middle and helped to control the game for Mcpham's troops. The junior varsity leam tied Zeeland 3-3 with Erin Bradley playing a key role. Goals were tallied by Bradley, Sarah Courtrigin and Danielle Swift. game coming out of the goal and Junior Saxons start season l he Hastings Junior Saxons baseball team opened its season in the Mid­ Michigan 12 and under league last week with three impressive wins. In the third game of the week, llie Junior Saxons came up with a nine-run sixth inning to knock oft Charlotte 19­ 9 Vincent and StonehouM.- each hit two home runs as the squad improved to a perfect 3-0 lhe Junior Saxons will play a 16- In llie opening game. Andrew Vincent and Kevin Davis shared tune on lhe mound as the Junior Saxons beat Bellevue 23-4. Vincent and Brandon game season against teams from all over llie Mid-Michigan area Saxon squad wins two: The Hastings Saxon 14 and under baseball team improved lo 2-1 last week with victories over the Battle Creek Orioles. 13-3. and Dexter Lake. 16-6 Johnson homered, while Andrew Griggs collected three hits In the second game, Mike Stonehouse pitched in a 7-4 triumph over Potterville Griggs and Davis liad two hits apiece Freestylers place at regionals Delton freestyle wrestlers placed seven times at lhe regional event held May 15. Taking firsts were Jeff Bissett (Group (). 40 pounds). Mark Loveland (Group 1. 43 pounds) and Octavio Romero (Group II. heavyweight) Stephan Romero (Group I) scored a second place medal. Thirds went to Chris Magill (Group Hl). Joel Mast (Group II) and Codv Seybert (Group III. 130 pounds) Bush best in Late Model field at Marne Former track champion Joe Bush qualified 10(h and finished 13th in die A feature. He is now 15di in points. turned in a spectacular driving performance to win die accident-marred. 40-lap feature for Laie Mode) Stocks last Saturday al the Berlin Raceway. Bush, of Hastings, captured his second main event of the season and is now fifth in Late Model points. Bush has 431 points, 59 behind leader Bob Curry. Tim DeVos held lhe lead early, but TerMeer qualified seventh and was 10th in the A feature. TerMeer stands 17th in the Factory Stocks points. This Saturday a full three-in-one show featuring the NASCAR Winston Racing Series of Super Late Models. Limited Late Models and Factory Stocks is scheduled. It will be the Spring Championships for lhe Limited Late Models and lhe Factory Stocks. Admission Is $10. was involved in an accident on lap 24 which allowed the field to close in on him. Bush was able to get around De Vos on lap 38 in the 24-car field. Jeff Terrell scored his second win of lhe season in the Super Stocks feature, while Bob Bliss slopped Cort Corwin's streak at two in the Sportsman finale. The triple header this Saturday includes Late Models, Sportsman and Super Stocks. Advance tickets for the American Speed Association (ASA) 300-lap race June 4 and lhe 200-lap Speed Spectacular event June 9 are on New 96 Speedway... Bobby Adamson used a little skill... and a little luck to win bis second consecutive Sprint feature Saturday. Adamson used his skill to gather up the car, while trying to pass Mark Stemen for the lead and had a little luck when Stemen got boxed in between lapped cars, allowing Adamson to sail away toward victory lane. The IMCA Modified feature was obtained by Shannon Fisk, his first in the class at the New 96. The All Star Circuit of Champion.** visits the New 96 Saturday. The IMC < Modified* and the Street Stocks dl also be on hand. Hot laps beg* . at 5 p.m. and die racing starts at 7 p.m. The New 96 Speedway is located off 1-96 exit 64 on Portland Road in Lake Odessa sale at lhe track ticket office on race days. Kalamazoo Speedway... Lbby Gibbons (7) moves in on goal during a recent Ixxne varsity soccer game. Gibbons play against Zeeland was top notch and kept the Saxons in winning contention. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Larry Dahlke Jr. qualified eighth in the 30-car field for Super J^ne Models and led the fast dash for most of the race, but wound up a runner-up. In the feature event, Dahlke Jr. finished 19th. He now stands 18th in the season points. In the Factory Stocks, Brad Shellenbarger, Brian Bergakker and John TcrMccr all took part. Shellenbarger qualified sixth in the 24-car field and was third in the fast dash and 11th in the A feature. Shellenbarger is eighth in the point standings. Sbcllcnbarger's teammate, Bergakker, T]911 EMERGENCY CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING YMCA NEWS 2 Home Address Signs Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday. May 24. 1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State YMCA of Barry County and Hastings Youth Council’s The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and ser­ vance Stone & Tile 7; Hackers 6 vs. vices upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk, Avengers 6. 201 East State Street, or call 616-945-2468 or TDD call Final Standings: Team W/L/T Advanced Stone & Tile............................6-2-0 TNR Machine.............................................6-2-0 Hackers......................................................... 3-4-1 Avengers........................ ............................... 0-7-1 relay service 1-800-649-37777. Downtown Parking Assessment District. Sold ABSOLUTE to the Sold Separately or Together! last & highest bidder! Sat.. 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Hastings AUCTIONS | •■■■ ,4' ■; . . Deductibles •19.95 ea. - 2 or more •17.95 ea. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Mailed same day (*3.00 postage) Installation available (across from E.W. lUtss) Offered In 2 Parcel-, to be BIPPUS & CO. » • • • Required by new Barry County Ordinance Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. $50.00 Off Action Signs Event G. Manshum Prop. *2015: Home & Lot OPEN HOUSE: SAT., MAY 15 9 30 AM - II AM 4 Street. Hastings. Michigan, to determine the necessity of a Coed Adult Floor Hockev May 12. 1999 Games Played: TNR Machines 6 vs. Ad­ Parcel A: 1.6-30x d • 3 B</2 5 Ba • 2 5 Car Garagr & More' Pared B: 110 00« 134 12t a 284 23 - Lot Brian Bergakker and his No. 6 often compete at the Kalamazoo Speedway and appeared at the Hastings Jaycees' Bike-A-Thon last Saturday in Middleville. CUI. info sent via mail or fax back I. OurGowaoiee to you. Wc are guaranteeing that you cannot find a better Stop Stroking Program in the United States for vour money or we will DOUBLE your money back on the spot al the end of lhe seminar if you are not satisfied. “NO QUESTIONS ASKED“ This is how sure we are thal this program will work for anyone?? |ohn Btppin CAI AAM. 150 C Michigan Aw . Three Rivers. MJ 49093 II. Wc will show you a way to control your weigh: after you Slop Smoking. H.H.S. Golf Clinic Sponsored by Hastings Community Education III. We will teach everyone who attends how to stay calm, relaxed. and be tn control after you Slop smoking and how to eliminate the lemble eras ings for tobacco E o The clinic is for all boys and girls grades 7 thru 12 and w ill provide participants the oppor­ tunity to work on all areas of their golf game. (D The clinic is open to players of all skill levels and experience. Practice groups will be divided CU tn using skill level and age as a criteria. A coach od will be working with these groups in each of the practice areas. Players rotate thru each practice area every day. Participants will be required to bring their own clubs, no rentals are available. Enrollment is limned to the first 32 players. DATES: Mon. through Thurs.. June 21-24 TIME: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM O Donald A. Kahl, B.A., po Professional Hypnotist, with tn over 25 years of experience < V. We are 100** positive and your friends can be hypnotized if you are willing to cooperate and follow our instructions. CD It doesn’t matter if you sr.noke 3 or 4 packs a day or have smoked for over 50 years “WE CAN HELP YOU!!” in Hypnosis. He is a former VI With OW Hvpno*r» vot| w||l not lose control at anytime but you will take control of your own life. Our Hypnosis is school teacher and has o very safe and effeettvTHANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!! taught Hypnosis at Indiana University. 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IN 47163 ____________ (812) 256-2246____________ �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 20. 1999 JV, freshman baggers take on league foes The rain did not help (he Hastings' freshmen who lost two contests in the O-K White Conference Invitational in With eight runs in the final inning, Hastings came within one of Park, but could not tally the tying run despite having the bases loaded. Jeremy Schilling had three singles, Ryan Stamm a single and a triple, Ted the damp and soggy stuff. The Sav.ons lost the first game 9-8 to Wyoming Park and lhe second game 9-8 to Lowell. TRACK TEAM...cont. from page 10 Hastings' girls also placed in three of the four relay races. Kwey Schlachter, Jennifer Hodges, Heidi Schroeder and Sally Edger went 10:34.93 for third in the 3200, Jamie Brenda Westfall had a 54.11 for fourth in the 400 and Sara Williams, Katie Noteboom, Erica Fulmer and Brenda Westfall were sixth in the 800 with a time of 1:55.64. Howell. Katie Noteboom, Kara Hill and Greenfield a triple, David Wilson a single and Joe Shaeffer a single. In the second game, Lowell scored the winning run in Use last inning Hastings got on the board first with a triple by Ryan Stamm and an RBI single by Ted Greenfield Lowell went ahead with two runs in lhe bottom of the first, but Hastings tallied a run in each of the next four innings on hits from Jeremy Schilling, Adam Reil and a two-baser from Kyle Bellgrapb. Brandon Burke suffered the loss, allowing two earned runs, walking three and striking out three. The freshmen lost a tough defensive battle to Wyoming Park in leotoe action. 4-3. David Wilson went 6 1/3 innings, allowing one cirncd run in the sixth and one in the seventh. In total, Wilson fanned seven hitters. Wilson also helped himself at the plate with two doubles and an RBI. Ted Greenfield had two singles and two RBI, Eric Carpenter had a single and a double and Jeremy Schilling, Kyle Bellgraph and Jeremy Pond each had a single. JV rally fur tie: The junior varsity Saxons rallied with six runs in the bottom of the sixth on May 18 to tie East Grand Rapids 8-8 before the game was called because of inclement weather. Leland Jennings (double and three RBI) and Andy Powell (double) had the Saxon hits. Luke Storm pitched solidly, going six innings, striking out six and allowing four earned runs. Hastings was held without a hit in a 11-1 defeat to Zeeland May 12 in junior varsity baseball action on the road. Zeeland's big innings were the second and third when they scored five and three runs respectively. Taking home new bicycles from last Saturday's Hastings Jaycee event were Alex Randall and Cody Furman. Adam Schantz and Sam Stafford placed in both the 100 and 200 for the blue BIKE... and gold. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Continued from page 10 Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. ■ ........ - - — — ........... .... - — Two local racers, Brian Bergakker of Middleville and Brad Shellenbarger of Hastings, also showed up with their cm and joined in on the fun. The following businesses and people lent their support to making the event a rewarding and special occasion: lhe Old —•—“ Time Bakery in Hastings. Wal-Mart in Hastings, K Mart in Hastings. Tires Plus of Middleville, the Village Bike Shop of Grand Rapids, John Loftus, Pastors Grocery in Middleville and the True Value store in Hastings. LEGAL NOTICE SUNDAY, MAY 23 OPEN 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 112 W. GRANT STREET ----- ----------- --- —.......... — . Hastings Jaycee Bike-A-Thon coordinator Jeff Lehman signs up a couple of anxious riders, HASTINGS. Affordable. 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Cape Cod home on an extra large lot. You will enjoy the beautiful hardwood floors and appreciate the carefree vinyl siding and attached garage. 3 door? of useable space in this fine home. Stop by the Open House or call Audrey for a private showing. $94,500. In Hast­ ings take M-43 (N. Broadway) approx. 8 blocks to Grant Street, east to home. Watch tor our signs. Dowling family loses home, puppies to late night blaze Audrey Burdick MILLER REAL ESTATE 149 W. Stale St., Hastings == (616) 945-5182 or (616) 945-2451 I LJ Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Michael Terpening has been suffering from seizures ever since he was knocked uncoosc. ms by a lightening strike while attending the Barry County Fair in 1994. It was one of those seizures that appar­ by “Z Ten years ago I married my friend, the one I laugh with livefor dream with love. There will never be another! ently caused him to knock over a lamp which started his family's Dowling Road home on fire at about 11:50 p.m. Tuesday, said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans. "It sounds strange," said Caris. "He said MichaeljfappyAnniversary when he woke up, his pillow was on fire. Then he went and woke up the rest of the family." The Hastings Fire Department, along 5-20-99 with firefighters from Nashville, John­ stown Township and Hickory Comers spent all night fighting the blaze that left the home of Michael, his mother, Kim and his sisters. Ryon and Keri, a total loss. Though everyone was able to escape the fire, Michael was treated for smoke inhala­ tion at Pennock Hospital and later released, said Caris, adding dial two puppies report­ edly perislied in fire. The home, located at 1860 E. Dowling Road in Baltimore Township, was insured, said Cans, who estimated the total loss to be more than $120,000. The family is staying with nearby rela­ tives, he said. Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Mey 10,1999 - 7:00 p.m. CaH to order and Pledge to the Flag Woods. Forster. Tonkin, Albert and 4 citizens present. Approved agenda, minutes of 4/12 and 4/16/99 meetings, and May Mis Received correspondence, committee end treasurer's reports Approved Lot Spirt tor Panos in Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No 1; letter to County Commission­ ers Re: Animal Shelter 2000; new electrical per­ mit fee schedule, change m fee schedule requir­ ing agricultural buildings to fan under the regular fee schedule for construction permits; Ordinance No 35 and 36; not participating m community ser­ vice workers; paving rest of parking lot; bght for Cloverdale Township Park; Resolution 99-9; benches for Cedar Creek Cemetery, benches, gnfls. basketball setup for Cloverdale Township Park; seeking bids for swing and slide for Cloverdale Township Park; new weed trimmer; attendance at 2 workshops, transfer ot cemetery lot; garbage pickup for Brush Ridge Cemetery, ad for minute taker for P A Z meetings; new printer for Clerk Adjournment at 8 32 p.m. Sylvia W Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (5/20) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT Tfl.tn -^Tijnnni °^TRY 1550 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 1999 Area Golf Tournament June bth & 6th NOTICE ABSENTEE BALLOTS ANNUAL ELECTION JUNE 14, IOOO Available at the Hastings Area Schools Administration Office, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for applications for absent voters ballot Final application date June 12. 1999,2:00 p.m. 2-Day Individual Stroke Play Event Property is located at 425 W. Bond SL, Hastings, Ml The sale will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI. Minimum bid is $51,801 S.E.V. is $33,971 • Property sells “AS IS" The house is a 2 bedroom. 1 bath ranch on a basement. 1 car attached garage. Entry for all non-members...................*50 Entry for all members.......................... ‘30 Skins Per Day (Optional) ...................‘10 ‘10 Per Person Per Day Cart Rental* ‘20 Fee including Cart* for Friday June 4” Practice Round (Optional) *On»y 20 carts available on hot come first serve basis First round scores will determine flights Available Tee-Times for Saturday s This foreclosure sale is subject to six month redemption rights Round will be between 8:00 and 11:00 a m. Terms: Certified funds delivered to the Sheriff at the sale. You may sign up with your own foursome for Saturday For more details contact Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 Rural Development is An Equal Opportunity Lender f=T Call or Fax your entry today! Phone 616-945-2756 Fax 616-945-0079 The Grand Rapids Press Is looking for a... MOTOR ROUTE DRIVER ...for small route north of Middleville. For more information: Call Karen Echtinaw at The Grand Rapids Press 1-800-878-1411 ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition? c* a mortgage made by: Diana K. Pebbles to United States of America, acting through ths Farmers Home Administration. United States Department of Agriculture Mort­ gagee. dated April 15. 1996. and recorded on Apnl 16. 1996. m Liber 657. on page 146. Barry County Records. Michigan, on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED FORTY NINE AND 05/100 DOLLARS ($71,149 05). including interest at 6 75% per an­ num Under the power of safe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided noice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1 DO o'clock p m on Thursday. June 10. 1999 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, are described as The South one half of Lot 1060 and 1059, City of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the 'edemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 20. 1999 United States of America. acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States De­ partment of Agrculture Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (5/27) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 20 1999 - Page 15 Exchange Young Citizens of Month named Debbie Stevens was selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month for May at St. Rose School. He is shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. Katie Hanson, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk, is Young Citizen of the Month for May from Pleasantview Elementary School. Star Elementary's Young Citizen of the Month for May is Hillary Ranguette, shown here with teacher Cindy Wilcox. Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for May, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Ashley Elzinga (left) and Paul Vaughn, shown with teacher Jamie Murphy. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for May. as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Lee Selby, teacher John Lambert and Donald Falconer. Absent from the photo is Aaron Lambert. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for May are Eric Laurie and Natalie Pennington. Letters.,. To the editor: As a Christian. I fail in so many ways to live up to the image I have of myself and to what God really calls me to do. The rtro phrases I use most are "but I" and "if only.” In excusing myself. I don't have to face any wrong I've done. Sound familiar? Try likening it to the president of the United States. Fur all those who were disappointed that was trying to accomplish, to bring down the walls of the church dial may separate us from reaching the community for Christ. I have such a burden for this community. I was bom and raised here, and even if I'm on my way to heaven and this is not my final home, it’s where I am now. and this nation should reflect the Creator and Sustainer of our days There are other people and groups pray­ ing. but 1 feel die need in my heart to step out and pray publicly. If you can and inc Lord asks you in your spirit also to ’’meet at the fountain" to pray. I invite you to do so Sundays from 4 to 5 p.m We must pray for this community and this nation Bring the family and show them how much you care about where they live and how they are living Joyce Kelly. Hastings by Elaine Gariock The Ionia County Health Department will hold its monthly immunization clinic Wednesday. May 26, in the basement of Central United Methodist Church. The shots will be administered, starting at 9 a.m. Last week the Village Voice arrived in lo­ cal mailboxes. It listed the dates of village clean-up day as May 14 and 15. with dump­ sters at the village garage on M-50 to re­ ceive trash. Next door, hazardous waste was being received. The Voice listed many coming events. Among them is the concert in the park Thursday. July 29, with the Grand River Big Band being the featured group. In pre­ vious years there were the Jimmy Dorsey band and the Woody Herman band. This is a wonderful evening with music under the trees, using one’s own lawn chairs for seat­ ing and dancing in the street. Swimming classes were announced and registration will take place Saturday, May 29, and June 5 at the beach pavilion. Village garage sale for all villagers who choose to register and be included on the maps is to be Saturday. June 5. The Lake Odessa Fair was listed as starting on June 30 with the parade July 1. Longtime village volunteer and sometimes employee Gen Hoppough of Big Rapids will be the parade grand marshal. She was a longtime volunteer of the Lake Odessa Fair Board. Odessa Township has installed a large commercially-produced sign at Lakeside Cemetery listing the current rules. This is near the north drive on the east side of Cemetery Road. The local historical society nearly set a record for attendance, with 48 people crowded into the dining room of Lake Manor. This was in spite of publicity in only the Bonanza Bugle and the Banner. There were many members present who rarely at­ tend, as well as several guests. Arlo and Peg Pickens of Lansing, Robert and Patricia Reed of Holland were doubt­ less the attraction. Contrary to the advance notice, the video made by Bob Reed of Arlo Pickens was about Artois military service time as a naval aviator during World War II. He graduated early in 1941 from Western State Teachers’ College (now WMU) with his degree and volunteered for service. He had a colorful career, both in the homeland as well as overseas. One of his early ex­ ploits was to use a navy plane, with permis­ sion, to fly from Great Lakes Naval Air Sta­ tion to Battle Creek for a fresh supply of fuel and then he made a flight over Jordan Lake and the village, where he buzzed the schoolhouse. A number of people in atten­ dance were in school that day and well re­ member the excitement of the flight over­ head. He then flew to Grand Haven where his wife was with her family on a boat. He flew just out from the shoreline back to Chicago. His military time took him to northern Africa and Italy during the war. He had excellent memon of the types of planes he flew. The rilm was made two years ago. This record of his service time prompts us to realize the importance of recording in some way the life events of others who are of the World War 11 vintage. At the close of the evening. Laurel Garlinger, Bill and Evelyn Lynch served re­ freshments. During the business meeting, directors elected to replace themselves were John Waite, Lynda Cobb, Richard Heaven. Due to increase in printing and postage costs, the dues were raised from $10 to $12 for family membership. One choice item on display was the framed appointment certifi­ cate of Horace Miner as postmaster of Bo­ nanza in 1880. An item in the Carson City Gazette asks friends and kinfolks to remember Walt Rus­ sell of Lake Odessa with cards of cheer. He is a patient at Laurels of Fulton near Mid­ dleton. The address is 4735 Ranger Road, Perrinton, Ml 48871. Walt had lived on Tupper Lake Street until his illness from cancer made this move necessary. He is re­ tired as a custodian at Lakewood schools after his first retirement from the U.S. Navy in the 1960s. He came here to make his home with his brother. Carroll Russell, and wife Martha who owned the bakery. Then he married the former Marge Vermilya. She passed away after their 25th anniversary. ‘Meet at the fountain* on Sundays there was no prayer at the county court­ house fountain (during die National Day of Prayer Thursday. May 6). I ask for your forgiveness. In retreating to the Methodist Church, in effect I defeated the very goal I lake Odessa NEUJS Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for May from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Paula Taylor. Casey Cady. Matt Lipstraw. Kevin Davis and Trevor Davis. Missing from the photo is Laura Price. thought I would be interested in and quali­ there since 1906. so I'm kind of familiar with drains and what they do," he said. He has already decided to run as a Repub­ lican for the drain commissioner’s position in die next general election. Doyle was selected from seven applicants by a panel consisting of County Probate Court Judge Richard H. Shaw. County Clerk Debbie Smith and County Prosecu­ tor Dale Crowley Stale law provides for the three to fill any vacancies in elective county offices, except for the post of county clerk. "Mr. Doyle possesses die necessary edu­ fied for. "We have a major drain that goes right through the center of our farm, which is the north branch of die Little Thomapple River. It's a very stable drain and it's been cation. background, experience, ambition and personality lo be a highly effective drain commissioner." the trio said in a pre­ pared press release A I960 graduate of Lake Odessa High COMMISSIONER, from page I structures which will be part of his work as drain commissionei. Doyle said he applied for die drain com­ missioner's post because he finds "drains to be interesting" because of his agricultural background, "and I thought it would be an interesting job to do. "I’ve been s property taxation adminis­ tration. which is closely related to part of die vehicle of financing drains dirougn spe­ cial assessments It seems to be a job diat I One of the public buildings open to visi­ tors during Ionia’s Spring Festival, formerly the Homes Tours, was the new building of the Ionia County Road Commission. There were tours of the new buildings, the new equipment and offices. A fire about two years ago destroyed the garages and storage buildings and the offices along with most of the commission’s equipment. Many School, Doyle earned a bachelor of science degree in packaging engineering at Michi­ gan State University. He also holds a Michigan Stale Tax Commission Level III certification. From 1972-77, Doyle worked for lhe Hughes Aircraft Company in the adminis­ trative and technical supervision of the Packaging and Material Handling Engineer­ ing Group. Prior to that, he was employed with the Douglas Aircraft ami Hughes Air­ craft companies in California from 1965-72 in engineering design, testing and procure­ ment of material handling and shipping containers Doyle administered migrant labor pro­ grams in the summers of 1963-64 while working for the Michigan Employment Security Commission in lhe Ludington counties and cities in Michigan offered the loan of equipment, which enabled the de­ partment to maintain the county roads for the next few months until new equipment could be purchased. Fortunately, the Gov­ ernmental Employees Credit Union had only recently moved to its new headquarters on The Point at the junction of Steele Street and M-66, so their well equipped offices on M-21 at Fourth Street in Ionia were avail­ able for rent. Use of this facility was a big help for the department to get back into business. The commissioner is Dorothy Pohl, who lives at Morrison Lake. A recent obituary from Hastings was that of George E. Waldron. He was known lo­ cally as Ed Herijert. He and his sister were raised by the Herbert family and used their name until adulthood. He graduated from Lake Odessa Hieh School in 1936. Death came May 10 to Dorothy Ferguson of Walker. Bom to Walter and Ruth (Mau­ rice) Decker of Lake Odessa, she later mar­ ried Arthur Ferguson of Grand Rapids. She is survived by her children, sisters Blanche Jackson of Musgrove Highway and Jennie Annis of Grayling. She was age 81. One of last week’s G.R. Press stories was of Fr. Dennis Morrow and his concern for historic houses and other structures lost to freeway construction. He formerly was pas­ tor of St. Edward Church here. He was in town Sunday to attend visitation for Lucille McCartney Everest, a cousin. Both are from the family of Emerson Pull, who was Lucille’s grandfather and Morrow’s great­ grandfather. Mr. Pull owned a Nock-mak­ ing machine and produced the Nocks which built the Bamett-Bradee building, as well as the store at West Sebewa. Emerson Street is named for him. Another clergyman who attended the vis­ itation was the Rev. William Amundsen and wife of Grand Ledge. He is pastor of Mrs. Everest’s sister, Mary McCartney Beard. The building business is booming. Work has begun on a home site on Jordan Lake Road near Durkee Road at the south end of the former Heyboer property on the east side. Foundation is in for a house on Wil­ lowbrook for a new home for Von arid Sharieen Goodcmoot, between tlx: VmZyl and McDonald houses. Several new home starts have been made between Lake Odessa and Hastings. Theron and Roberta King were honored guests at a reception following church ser­ vices Sunday in Fellowship Hall, Among the family members present to share in the joy of the day were hff sU|gJanc,Thom»s and husband Lowen of Midland, son Fred with wife Patricia and sons Greg and Jeff of Grand Rapids, daughter Karen from Grand Rapids, daughter Diane Bates and girts from Richland, niece Julie VanHoof and children form Holland, son Jim and wire Lori and two daughters of rural Big Rapids. During the workshop hour at Central UMC Sunday, Bibles were awarded to four children who advance to third grade, and hymnals were awarded to three who have sung in the Sonshiners choir for years. Pins were given to acolytes who have served in the past year. Next Sunday the graduating seniors will be recognized. Christy Barcroft on flute and Alan Goodemoot on piano ac­ companied the Sonshiners as they sang in the service. The State Journal last week listed Scholar-Athletes. The two nominees from Lakewood school were both cheerleaders, Krystal Handley and Becky Stahl. Krystal is the daughter of Peter and Lori French Becky is the daughter of James and Terri Decker. Dave Hess, radio sports announcer and retired Ionia school administrator, had as his guest on Ionian station WION Monday morning Gus Ganakas of MSU sports pro­ grams and basketball coach in years past. David Corr Smith of Willowbrook Drive was the featured business man in a Lansing State Journal feature Sunday with his praise of the Journal Is advertising to promote the business Ebulus Computer Solutions. Lakewood schools held a choir concert Sunday afternoon. On Thursday, May 20, the middle school band will hold its concert in the high school auditorium. The Lakewood Community Chorus sang in concert in the chapel at the Clark Retire­ ment Community in Grand Rapids on Sat­ urday. In the Grand River Run on May 8 one of the runners was Julie Decker VanHoof of Holland. G.R. Press writer Jackie HollandDecker covered the race. Julie is the daugh­ ter of Max and Phyllis. Jackie is the wife of Steven of Rockford, daughter-in-law of Orville and Virginia. area. As the drain commissioner, Doyle said his first goal is to "get on board with the current dram projects that are in process." There are between six to eight projects cur­ rently under way, and "I'm going to have to carry them through," he said. Another goal is to "get around to each of the township governments and talk to them about the drains on an informational basis, the drains that are in their townships. "I’d like to spend some time looking at each of the 206 drains and inventorying them to dctermir.c what their current status is...whether they need maintenance or don’t need maintenance" COMMISSIONER, cont. page 17 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 20. 1999 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca/z...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 //• l/> Waiih </ , MANPOWER, the leader in the temporary help industry. has immediate full and part-time openings at a prestigious Ada corporation. Manpower is seek­ ing applicants with good tele­ phone etiquette as well as prior customer service experience. Successful candidates will be able to perform accurate data entry while receiving, process­ ing and entering phone orders. Starting rate is $9.00 per hour with opportunities for bonuses based on attendance and perfor­ mance. Evening shifts. For im­ mediate consideration contact MANPOWER, 127 N. Market Street, Hastings, al 616-948­ 3000. (Located behind River Bend Travel) EOE.__________ MANPOWER is currently ac­ cepting applications for longterm to permanent positions at S.E. Grand Rapids Company. Re­ sponsibilities include: plastic in­ jection, machine operation, in­ spection, trim woric. and packag­ ing. Potential for growth within company. For immediate con­ sideration contact MAN* POWER, 127 N. Market Street. Hastings, at 616-948-3000. (Lo­ cated behind River Bend Travel) EOE.______________________ JANITORIAL FLOOR CLEANING A SANITA­ TION. Looking for full-time person for night cleaning in Hastings Retail Food Store. Sun­ day, Monday & Tuesday, 10pm6am., $8.00 an hour. Criminal history check. Call 1-800-888­ 3990 LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd drift. This well estabIhbed company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $!2 ptas upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, wtfi established work ethics. emdoa contact STAFFMARK 725 W. State Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or call us at 948-8555. STAFFMARK IS NOW TAK­ ING APPLICATIONS FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS. Both entry and advanced posi­ tions available. Contact Staffmark at 948-8555 ask for Robin or Jody, EOE. MECHANIC FOR CON­ STRUCTION COMPANY. CDL License and ex peri ence in deisel, gas equipment and small engine, small tool repair. Call 616-968-3391.______________ REGISTERED NURSE: A 30 to 40 hour a week position is available in a Southwest Michi­ gan Mental Health Agency for a licensed nurse. This position will function as pari of an interdisci­ plinary treatment team for adults with developmental disability and/or severe menial illness. Applicant must be nurturing, demonstrate skills in assessment and treatment planning. and have a knowledge of developmental disabilities and mental illness. Experience working with men­ tal health consumers preferred. Send a resume to: Bany County Menial Health Services, 915 West Grran Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. No telephone calls. Barry County Community Mental Health Services docs not discri minate on the basi s of race, color. national origin, sex. reli­ gion, age, or disability in em­ ployment or the provision of ser­ vices. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 cans. Dusxirx mmocr company. 310 Orit St., Freeport. Ml EOE ML STUDENTS: Summer work programs in Customer Service/Sales. $1X15 per hour ap­ pointment. Scholarships and in­ ternships: Conditions apply. All majors- we train. 616-24^-3882 10-5.______________________ EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Provides assistance to the Super­ intendent and Board of Educa­ tion for the Delton Kellogg Schools. Full-time with benefits, associates degree or equivalent experience, strong computer skills, knowledge of Word, Ex­ cel and Windows. High degree of integrity and initiative. Proven expertise in secretarial and ad­ ministrative functions. Send cover letter and resume to: Marsha Wells, Superintendent. Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046. JOB POSTING: DEPUTY/ SCHEDULING CLERK, Pro­ bate court. Juvenile Section. Family Division: Duties include setting up/maintaining case files & records, processing legal docu­ ments, scheduling bearings, pre­ paring & distributing orders. pro­ viding information to court pa­ trons and other related clerical tasks. Deadline for applications 5/21/99. Send resume to: Linda Reynolds. Probate & Juvenile Court. 220 W. Court Street. Haslings. Ml 49058. Ih I/) W allied- \ alianal \d\ DRIVERS AND OWNER/ OPERATORS NEEDED. Musi have CDL or Chaufl li­ cense. Full pay. benefits Eam up lo SI 2.53 per hour. Lors ot local and statewide work Apply in person. Slevens Van Lines. 3117 Ken-O-Sha Industrial Ct. SE,Grand Rapids. Ml. 800-766­ 8995. OWN YOUR OWN apparel, shoe, lingerie, bridal, gift or $1 store. Includes inventory, fix­ tures, buying trip, training. Mini­ mum investment $18,900. Call Liberty Opportunities. (501)- CARDIOVASCULAR RN. WE HAVE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR A FULL­ TIME CARDIOVASCULAR RN TO PROVIDE NURSING CARE TO CARDIOVASCU­ LAR PATIENTS THROUGH­ OUT KALAMAZOO AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES. FLEX IBLE ONE WEEKEND PER MONTH ROTATMKREQUIREMENIS: ONE YEAR ACUTE CARE IN A CARDIOVASCULAR SETTING; PREVIOUS EX­ PERIENCE INTERMIT­ TENT HOME CARE PRE­ FERRED; BASIC ECG CER­ TIFICATION; CURRENT MICHIGAN RN LICENSE, AND A CURRENT AND VAUD DRIVER'S LICENSE.QUALIFIEDCANDIDATES SHOULD CON­ TACT THE HUMAN RE­ SOURCES DEPARTMENT FOR AN APPLICATION AT (800)343-1396 OR MAYSEND RESUMES TO: VISITING NURSE & HOSPICE SER­ VICES, HUMAN RE­ SOURCES DEPARTMENT, 348 NORTH BURDICK STREET, KA LAMAZOO,Ml 49007. EQUAL OPPORTU­ NITY EMPLOYER. Keal I. \ tale MANY HOMES FOR SALE Build your own equity/future! $55. deposit, $1,540 down, to move in. Payments lower then rent! 888-326-2198, ex. 9210 NICE 2 BEDROOM in the country se tti ng. $485 pl us u tilidea. Cafi to see 6164234743. TORCH LAKE: Affordable acerage 20 miles East ofTraverse Gty. 2 acres, asphalt road, elec­ tric. beautiful views, minutes from public lake access, $24,900. 10% down, $250 per mo. bal­ ance on 11 % land cjntract. Great Lakes Land Company, 616-922­ 8099. wu w.grcatlakesland.com FOR SALE BY OWNER: 4br home. 1 bath, updated through­ out. large fenced in back yard, 2 1/2 stall heated garage, mam floor laundry, 4th ward, $92,500. OPEN HOUSE MAY 23RD1* 3PM. 511W. Clinton948-2546. ( aid (If Thank\ THE FAMILY OF REV A SCHANTZ would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Brasseur and staff, the nurses at Pennock and the manor and to all those who sent cards and flowers. The Maple Leaf Grange for the dinner. Warm thanks again, The family. THE FAMILY OF DIANIA L. BELSON would like to thank everyone, friends, relatives and neighbors for their prayers, cards, support, memorials, and food brought into the family.A very special thank you to Pastor Gar­ ner for a beautiful celebration of life service; to lhe Baptist Church for the lovely luncheon follow­ ing the service.Thank you to Dr. Brown and the 2nd floor staff at Pennock Hospital.To lhe Wren Funeral Home for taking care of everything. Your kindness will never be forgotten.Sarah BelsonKenneth Belson & familiesMikc Belson & families PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888. DALE’S SEAMLESS GUT­ TERS, INC.. Free estimates. Installation, cleaning, licensed. 20 custom colors made on site. Contractors and do it yourself job drop. Phone: 616423-3323 Fax: 616423-3343. NEXTEL, Cellular, Digital. Long Distance. Paging. & Internet Access, Delton 616-623­ 8901, toll free 888-244-8206 MAD HOUSE BOUNCERS Inflatable moon walk rental. Kids patties, picnics. Sandy Taylor, HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES". HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS. FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093. I.inl I nd I amid LOST: large short haired black & white cat. neutered male, no collar, NE Leach Lake vacinity. Lost Sunday. May 16th. Reward. Call w-945-3437 or 945-3555 or 948-8348 and ask for Mary F. /•'or Sale , 911 EMERGENCY HOME ADDRESS SIGNS made while you wait- $20.00each- 2 or more $18.00 each. Great gifts. Action Signs 1011 E. State St.. Hastings 948-8618 or toll free 888-577­ 7446. 25 HOTEL MATTRESS SETS: Very firm, clean, excel­ lent condition. $79/set. 517-541 1109_______________________ 6,000 YARDS OF CARPET: Two weeks old. different colors and sizes 25c a foot and up. Hurry! Dennis Distributing 1­ 517-541-1109.______________ KING SIZE PILLOW TOP MATTRESS SET with frame and beautiful brass headboard "Brand New" cost $ 1.200. Must sell! $375. 1-517-541-8132 BEAUTIFUL WROUGHT IRON DAYBED with mattress "Brand New" cost $600sacri ficc $190. 1-517-541-8132 FOR SALE: 1972 20ft motor home. Clean, runs good, $2400 OBO. After 3pm 9484346. /*<•/, FREE: 7 WEEKS OlJ), gray & white long hair kittens; Alto, adult barn mouse cats. 948­ 4346 Keereatinii NICE 1985 SHASTA 35ft 5th wheel trailer. $4,800 OBO. 945­ 4177 (laru^e Sale MOVING SALE: Thun, Fri, A Sat IO-6pm. 1520 Barlow Lk. off Bass Rd. 100 yards west of Briggs Rd. Look for signs. Win­ dow airconditioner, furniture, & household items. GARAGE ESTATE SALE: May 22nd. 10am-6pm. 1407 Yankee Springs Rd. 1/4 mile South of Chief Noonday Rd. Furniture, electronics, household equipment & appliances, some antiques. & many misc. items. GARAGE SALE: 4Q years ac­ cumulation. Craft supplies and finished crafts, kiln, lots of bisque, some finished ceramics, complete & unfinished ceramic dolls, doll accessories, material, baskets.Too much miscellaneous to list. 23270 North Ave, Battle Creek. 1/2 mile South of Baseline Rd. Friday. May 21st, noon-?; Saturday. May 22nd. 9-5. Middle Haim \ ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604,__________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604, REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604,__________________ ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. / ar Reul COTTAGE FOR RENT by the week or month on Gun Lake, $500 a week. 948-0582 / ar Sale I ala FOR SALE OR TRADE: 2 1967 Mustang parts cars, 1 Coupe, 1 Convertible. $1.000obo or trade for 1969 Fastback. Bob 616-891-8136. ______________ 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White, power windows, power locks, 6 changer cd player, towing package, well maintained, in great condition inside A out. SI 7,000OBO. 948­ 0502 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER A 33-year-ok) Delton man convicted by a jury two months ago of second degree criminal sexual conduct for fondling an 11 year-old girl was ordered Tuesday lo spend a year and a half io 15 years in prison despite vigorous attempts by his attorney lo keep him out of prison. I -any 1.. Christie and his family cried as Judge James Fisher denied attorney James Gouloozc's pleas for a new trial. Goulooze had argued that a letter sent to the court by one of die jurors stating he was not convinced beyond a doubt that Christie was guilty was grounds for a new trial. "This was not a unanimous vetdict." said Goulooze. "This juror was coerced by his affidavit. It's a miscarriage of justice." But Fisher ruled that lhe jury, when polled individually at the lime of the ver­ dict. unanimously stated Christie was guilty. "I don’t see how his letter indicates anytiring other titan second thoughts," said Msher "Does that mean every time a juror has second thoughts, the court should grant a new trial?" Goulooze also argued lliat a statement made by Christie in a 1991 pre-sentence report for a previous uttering and publish­ ing conviction had not been disclosed lo him by the prosecutor’s office prior lo the March 23 trial in which Christie testified contrary to the previous statement regard­ ing his relationship with a particular woman. "The statement did not become relevant until the day he testified and the prosecutor had no way of knowing that he would tes­ tify differently," said Fisher. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava pointed out prior to sentencing that Chris­ tie has not admitted to molesting tiie girl, who lias suffered serious psychological im­ pact, not only from the incident, but also from having to testify to the court. "She's only 12 and that's a confusing time for kids and to have something like this happen is even more confusing and stressful," said Kuzava. "There are people from her own family hating her for stand­ ing up and doing the right thing. She still has nightmares about him where he admits what he's done which, to date, he has not done." Kuzava said lhe girt is otherwise doing well, excelling as a student and athlete. "She wants him lo understand that what he did was wrong." said Kuzava. "The cir­ cumstances lead me to believe that jail will not be t appropriate. He put the victMH through the stress of a trial, he rolled the dice and he lost. He needs to go to prison for deterrence of this kind of activity in the future and so the victim can try to get past these events." According lo a letter to the court written by Christie, he claims what happened was not meant to be sexual in nature. "If I did what (she) said I did, I would have stopped wrestling with her," he said. "She never said this was sexual to me and I never intended it to be sexual. This is the hardest thing I've ever been through." Christie and Goulooze pleaded for a light sentence "so I can prove lo the court and to society that 1 can be a successful citizen." "It certainly is a very sad situation for everyone, particularly for (the victim,)" said Fisher. "As far as I'm concerned, the jury determine you are guilty beyond a rea­ sonable doubt and I'm sentencing you on that basis." In other court business last Thursday: • Terrence Evans, 27, was sentenced to spend two to 10 years in prison on his conviction of probation violation. Evans was serving probation on a 1994 breaking and entering conviction, but failed to pay restitution to the victim and failed to report to his probation officer. "Over the last four years, Mr. Evans has done very little to pay back restitution and fines and costs, he's been involved in addi­ tional criminal activity, he's failed to pay his child support," said Kuzava. "He’s got $7,000 left to pay off." According to defense attorney Tia De­ Goa, Evans was accused of absconding. "He didn’t abscond, be asked permission to leave the stale to pursue a musical en­ deavor," said DeGoa. "His mother got sick, he came back and got in a fight with his girlfriend, which led to the domestic vio­ lence charge." DeGoa said Evans is working and asked that he not go to jail. "1 have been making an effort and doing everything I possibly can." he said. "I'm taking into consideration that you stole over $7,000 in propertv from a small business person and put them in a situation where you ran them out of business." said Fisher prior lo sending him to prison. "You paid back only $1,200. I've bent over backward for over four years lo have you pay llie victims back and it’s been one ex­ cuse after another." "Il's my hope with this plea agreement • Charles Hancock. 47. of Battle ('reek, that the defendant will take responsibility for what's happened." said assistant prose­ cutor David Makled. "In 11k* interim. I rec­ ommend he complete the YWCA sex of­ fender program He has lo admit wlial he did fully and take responsibility " Makled said Lindsay's probation officer claims he is currently in denial. "Il's going to be a difficult task putting pleaded not guilty to five felony counts, including delivery and manufacture of mari­ (your life) hack together. You basically led an exceptional lite until this." said Fisher "You will really have lo get involved in counseling to make that happen." He was ordered lo complete the YWCA program and to pay $1,000 court costs. • Matthew Twiss, 17. of Middleville, will go to trial on one felony charge stemming from his alleged role in the van­ dalism of more than 100 cemetery grave stones last October in Middleville Twiss could go to trial June 28 and 29. If that dale is not available al lliat time, Twiss' trial will he held July 26 and 27. Four other charges relating lo lhe same incident have been dismissed. If convicted of malicious destruction of tombs and memorials, he could spend a maximum of five years in prison and/or a $2,500 fine juana. maintaining a drug house, harboring runaways and contributing lo die delin­ quency of a minor Police arrested Hancock al ter suspecting that drug dealing was taking place at his Sheffield Road home, where they allegedly foimd and confiscated a significant amount of marijuana. cocaine and paraphernalia. A predial hearing was scliedulcd for May 27. • Michael Jacobus. 30. of Marshall was sentenced to six montlis in jail and two years probation on his conviction of deliv­ ering controlled substances He was arrested by tnxipcrs from the Haslings Post of die Michigan State who suspected him March 13 of drug dealing af­ ter a routine traffic stop turned up more than $3,300 cash, 35 grams of metham­ phetamine. 70 hits of acid, an address book, drug ledger, scales and more inside the vehicle. Police originally slopped die car on Ban­ field Road near Ferris Road for having a burned out license plate light, according to See COURT NEWS, cont. page 18 POLIC6 SCAT Driver under siege report probed RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Troopers from the WeyUmd and Hasting, posts of the Michigan Stale Police Mopped a car tn 133<d Street at about 4.30 pm Monday after a ce Mar report that the driver had a gon being held to her head by the passenger. Very little information was available at press time Wednesday, but the gun reportedly turned out to be a BB gun, said Sgt Lou Quinn Barry County Central Dispatch first received the cellular telephone report at about 4:20 p m that a 1992 Plymouth Sundance was westbound on Chief Noonday Road near Whitmore Road The caller said the two individuals inside lhe moving car also appeared u> be puH’rag each other's hair The car. owned by a Shelbyville resident, then turned north onto Patterson Road before being slopped by police in Allegan County. No other information was available from the Wayland Post of the Michigan State Police Trooper hurt in crash into tree mini ttvntai';^ r Xai'idr hrd v .fl-ur/A 4tds& YANKEE SPRING TOWNSHIP - A trooper from the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale I’d ice responding to the report of a driver with a gun to Iter head suffered minor injuries Monday when he crashed after encountering a tree limb across a road, said Sgt. Bill Gabriel 'Doe to the severe weather that bad come through minutes earlier, a large tree limb vow knocked down across lhe roadway." said Gabriel. Trooper Scott Slunar reportedly crested Bowens Mill Road near Norris Road, saw the tree and look evasive action, drove off the roadway and struck anodrer tree. "He was seal belled and his airbag depkiyed," said Gabriel, who transported Sharrar to Pennock I IcnpiuL where he was treated for a bone chip in hrs thumb Gabriel said lhe cruiser was lowed to Spencer's Towing in Hastings, w here H is being determined wltelher the car i, a total loss. Lake Odessa man hurt in accident WOOD! AND TOWNSHIP - A nun found to have a Hood alcohol level of. 19 was injured May 12 when he apparently lost control off his (ar on Saddlebag Lake Road east of Carlton Center Road al about 6 pm Barry Scott McDiarmid, 44, was reportedly southbound on Saddlebag Lake Road when be ran off tire roadway, struck a small embankment, overturned and struck the west side of the road. McDiarmid. who was wearing his seal bell, was cited for driving under the influence and the incident remains under inwestigteioo. The legal blood alcohol limit is .10. Man hurt after losing control of car HAS TINGS TOWNSHIP - A 31-year-old Hastings nun was hurt May 12 when he lost control of his car cm Center Road and struck two trees, according to a report by the Hastings Pom of lhe Michigan State Police Salvadore Joseph McGregor was wearing a seatbelt and suffered minor injuries and was taken to Pennock Hospital by Hastings .Ambulance. Police thwart apparent murder try IRVING TOWNSHIP - Police are seeking charges of aggravated assault, domestic assault, assault ;uvJ baitcry and carrying a concealed weapon against a 30-year-old Middleville man whom they pulled away from the Freepon man he was beating May 17. Deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Department reported they arrived at the Freeport man's home after being dispatched tn a domestic assault at about 11 p.m. The Middleville man told police be went to lhe home and found Isis girlfriend with the odicr man and became enraged When deputies arrived, they heard screaming, and observed two males and a female through the window. Flic assailant, described as very large, was observed pushing lhe female across the room .and then repeatedly striking tlxe other man in the face and head with his closed fists. "Due to the extremely violent nature of lhe assault (Lu size of the perpetrator and the confined area. I attempted to surprise the subject before he could offer resistance," reported one deputy. "Il appeared the smaller male was unaNc to offer any defense lo the attack and appc;tred lo be in danger of significant injury." Police tackled die perpetrator and removed a baton from the man's rear pocket, which the victim told police he believed the man was going io use to kill him, based on earlier, repeated threats. The victim, despite receiving numerous cuts to his face and head, refused medical treatment and the incident is still under investigation. Police arrest intoxicated driver • Doug Lindsay. 45. of Dowling, was FOUND: Beagle in front of Fclpausch. 948-9079 Mi\i (llancotn LOSE WEIGHT- AMAZING METABOLISM BREAK­ THROUGH: Quick & Easy! Free samples. Call Dorns at 616­ 248-770?. COURT NEWS 1-800-310-9031 - REWARDS- granted a one year delayed sentence on a charge of second degree criminal sexual BARRY TOWNSHIP - A driver stopped by police tn Delton May 7 for not having a valid license plate was found lo have a blood alcohol content of .38 after a preliminary conduct, which will be reduced to indecent exposure if lie is successful under die terms breath lest, according lo a report from the Barry County Sheriffs Dqurunent. The 40-ycar-old Battle Creek man told deputies lie d had three vodka und 7-up drinks prior to driving that night, lhe man was found to have an expired Michigan drivers of probation Lindsay is accused of molesting a girl under lhe age of 13 from 1996 to 1998 in Johnstown Township license and to be suspended in California. The man was cited for having open intoxicants and fur driving on a suspended license and was lodged in the Barry County jail pending a drunk driving charge. I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 20 1 999 - Page 17 Asphalt plant request rejected in Orangeville, continued from page one Orangeville Township Board had passed a resolution in opposition to the request, af­ ter receiving a petition from 55 citizens. Orangeville Township residents already pay a millage for keeping their roads in good shape and don't want to have to pay for repairs caused by big trucks Brad luimbert, speaking for the Road Commission. >«nd Klelt would have to provide surety bonds as insurance against undue truck damage to area roads, along a specified route, within limits. Citizens complained over potential noise. Though Klett said lhe asphalt plant was fairly quiet, he conceded crushing rock to go into lhe asphalt was a source of noise. In the past, a temporary crusher has been brought into the gravel pit. and last year il processed 100,000 tons of stone. If llie asphalt plant was approved, Klett esti­ mated Jiat could double The machinery can produce 3<X> tons per hour. Though the crusher is contracted from outside, both Klelt ;uid the Road Commis­ sion could arrange cooperative crushing and save money on volumes and efficiency. Supplying other areas with gravel was ex­ pected to increase Operating within the pit includes ma­ chinery which beeps when backing up. and is mandated by unalterable federal standards. Trucks owned by Klett Construction could return from runs after 6 p.m. and po­ tentially trucks from other companies could arrive at 6 a.m. ( itiz.en Bill Humphrey, who lives across the road from lhe site, said others likened lhe startup of an asphalt operation in lhe morning to starting a jet engine. Citizen Mary Humphrey asked how many decibels was allowed for industrial operations, and was told lhe county has no noise quality standards. Many citizens questioned the use of the term "temporary" to describe an operation that would be in place for 10 years ot longer. Gales said a true temporary use was job specific, had a specified end date and should not be applied to a 10- to 20-year proposal He said permanent Industrial 1-2 zoning uses were not appropriate for lhe area Gates said rezoning to 1-2 was within the commission's authority. He said, "When people buy a piece of property, they are in­ vesting in a community The community has a right to control its future and devel­ opment with zoning." But he said the Planning Commission can’t simply change the ordinance mid­ stream or ignore or go beyond lhe scope of the ordinance. An attorney speaking for Pine Ridge, a 900-acre parcel on Hayward Road, ques­ tioned whether rezoning from agricultural/residential to Industrial-2 was a har­ monious use within lhe area. He also ques­ tioned if 10 years was a temporary use and asked for more limits on operation times of lhe plant if approved. Goyings said he thought an asphalt plant was undesirable for die type of community natural features near the roads, and said lliat campers, horsemen, bicyclers and hikers using lhe road would be endangered by heavy fast moving trucks. Lynn Waldrcn, speaking for a trail orga­ nization. said planning was under way to bring a scenic trail through the area, within a mile of the area impacted by the plans for the asphalt plant. lions, but said population in Prairieville was only a mile away and was heavier than iu Dowling where it had been defeated be­ fore. Using county gravel for county roads was a point made by some. "That pit should be there for use by the county for county roads," Goyings said He said he wouldn't want to see the residents short changed and to lose a valuable re­ source for die county­ Gates said lhe Road Commission iiad no right to sell tlie resources held in trust for die people of lhe county widiout their ap­ proval He said dial diough well intentioned. the Road Commission lacked die scope of re­ sponsibility to consider the needs of die residents. The issue over fairness in die bid process came up. Klctt’s bid was less because it was based on being located oncCounty land, removing die competitive base for other asphalt businesses Questions were raised over whether Klett would have to pay taxes, as property own­ ers and odier businesses do It was ex­ Mel Goebel said proposals for asphalt plants in oilier areas of llie county had been turned down because of heavier popula- plained a land division for lhe land where the asphalt plant would be situated would be required, assessed and taxed as a part of the lease. One man said the die portion on which die asphalt plant was located within die county pit would have to be subdivided to evolving in the area. Many people said other neighborhoods in lhe area which would be affected by trucks going through their areas had not been in­ volved in lhe planning process, or notified of lhe meeting, such as lhe Pine Lake As­ sociation, Delton residents, etc. Clare Tripp, county commissioner repre­ senting Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships, said Yankee Springs brought in 770,000 people annually, an important economic resource in the area, which would be negatively impacted by big rucks routed north from an asphalt plant. She mentioned Pennock feels financial pinch, continued from page one Top that witli no restrictions on price in­ creases by firms lliat supply the hospital with everything from pharmaceutical items to soap and the result is an eroding finan­ cial balance for Pennock and other hospi­ tals. Hamilton also said that Pennock does not inflate its charges and yet Medicare only pays 54 percent of lhe hospital's charges and Medicaid pays 52 percent. Blue Cross is "the worst" al a 51 percent reim­ bursement rate. On the average, about 45 percent of Pen­ nock's patients have Medicare coverage, 13 percent Blue Cross and 9 percent Medicaid, Hamilton said. "I've said to the employees on repeated occasions that we are hopeful not to have recurring layoffs, but die environment in health care now is so volatile and so unpre­ dictable it would be wrong of me to say this will happen or this won't happen over the next six months or six years. This Bal­ anced Budget Act snuck up on all of the hospitals. . Actually it had already taken ef­ fect before wc realized the unpact. "This happened fast. We don’t have a lol of lime to react. The Balanced Budget Act. although we kid heard about it, even the consultants and the accountants and every­ one else had no idea of the impact that this was going to have on hospital reimburse­ ment." Hamilton said. In 1997, Pennock Hospital's operating ma-gin was 14.7 percent, according to the Michigan Hospital Association. "Actually we tied for the highest operating margin in lhe state," Hamilton said. The average op­ erating margin of all lhe hospitals in the stale that year was 2.7 percent. Now, "a fourth of those hospitals in 1997 actually had a negative operating margin; in other words a loss," Hamilton said. "But things needless to say have got­ ten dramatically worse to the point where our operating margin has now dropped to about 4 percent and the last couple of months we've actually lost some money and then made a little money so we're at about a break even point" "...Every hospital in the slate of Michi­ gan is not for profit, but you must main­ tain an operating margin in order to remain viable. We believe and it's alluded to in several journals and articles... that 5 per­ cent operating margin is really minimum. So that's our target not to fall below 5 per­ cent. Well, we’re below that now despite all the efforts we re making " "The problem basically is a 5.4 percent decrease in revenue of approximately a mil­ lion dollars and a 6.6 percent increase in expenses or an additional cost of about a million dollars. Obviously you see there is some deficit here, he said talking of March 1998 through 99. "Our patient days were down 14 percent." he said, noting that the hospital has been making a concerted cIToti to reduce the time patients are in the hospital without affect­ ing lhe quality of care Besides the 16 layoffs, which became ef­ fective May 10. a number of people "are af­ fected in some way or another because schedules had to be changed and there is a procedure where i!k‘ more senior employees have an opportunity to take a lower senior­ ity person's job. This all takes time to work through the system... "Now there is a process going on even as wc speak today of people shuffling around into different slots that are left. This will take some time We've tried to do it in a way that is in keeping with our policies on what wc call inactive status. Basically, if you arc on inactive status, you’ve been laid off and you have rights to be called back Iliere are 16 people on inactive status, but it leaves a number of slots lo be reas­ signed.” Hamilton said. "I said in die memo there is no easy so­ lution to work force reductions ..." The hospital had b-en asking many em­ ployees to take time off without pay. called "green time." "Well when we 'green' these people day after day after day. it's like being laid off, but without the benefits of being laid off, so in all fairness to our employees who were being adversely affected... it got to the point where they were expressing concern that they were using their paid time off that they were planning to use for vacation. "And those who were greened all lhe time really didn't have access to the Unem­ ployment Compensation System so we fi­ nally made a decision dial we needed to lay off... but. it certainly isn't as widespread as you sec in other institutions and I belie the reason for dial is we've been pretty lean medicine and that has to do with the length of stay as well as their consumption of re­ sources in die hospital of ancillary services (lab tests, etc.) Il's even looking at ways lo use less expensive medications that have the same benefit to the patient, but arc less expensive than some of the drugs on the market and those things are being reviewed by the medical staff;" and another anticipated $750,000 in savings from re­ all along and we remain lean, but we are also willing to pitch in and do a variety lasts to help make this wort" Hamilton reducing the hospital's basic contribution to employees' pension plan from 3 to 2 said. Affected employees were told of lhe im­ pending layoffs at work and they received a registered letter "With the layoff comes two weeks sever­ ance pay, 60 days of benefit continuation, as well as eligibility now for unemploy­ ment compensation. We'd like to get these people back, but unless there is an increase in numbers of people being admitted (to the hospital), we're not anticipating that lhe overall volume of activity will increase long term," he said. Pennock officials have taken numerous steps lo try to avoid staff cuts, he said. "We’ve reduced the available paid time off that they (employees) have to spend with their families. I think that all of our employees are very dedicated to their pa­ tients and that's paramount to them, but they've also been asked and they've accepted taking a reduction in benefits. We thought dial wc could do OK with that. The hospital's medical-surgical patients have been consolidated on the second floor rather than thinly spread on the second and third floors to promote more efficient oper­ ations while hospital admissions are (town by about 2 percent and lhe length of patient slays are shorter, he said. "Il makes good sense and I think im­ proves the quality of our care to consolidate all our patients on one floor if lhe numbers permit. When they don’t, we have the flex­ ibility of opening the other floor and putting patients in both care areas," Hamil­ ton said. The consolidation is working well, he said. "I don't know how long that will last, but is in place today and has been for sev­ eral weeks." Surgery, lhe Intensive Care Unit and other departments are still operating on the third floor, he added. In addition, to maintain its financial in­ tegrity, overtime hours arc being reduced lo save a projected S200.000 per year and energy conservation measures are in place. "We've reduced our overtime from ap­ proximately 800 hours per pay (two weeks) period to less than 200 per pay of overtime payment," he said. "If we can work more effectively and utilize our staff more effec­ tively, then it will have less impact on all of us than if we do like some hospitals that did across-the-board layoffs and slashes." "We've really looked to see if we could find ways to reduce our expenses... it doesn't look very hopeful to increase our revenues, short of a big influx of more pa­ tients.” Saving three-quarters of a million dollars is lhe goal of implementing other "effi­ ciencies," such as $300,000-plus in organi­ zational change*. which include not replac­ ing some of the management positions when employees leave those slots. "We've just spread lhe work load over fewer people who are remaining." Hamilton said. Other reductions in the hospital's ex­ penses. include S750.000 in savings from "changes in the way physicians practice negotiating contracts for supplies and services, reducing utility usage, even encouraging staff to use the stairs instead of the elevator. In addition, the hospital's Board of Trustees approved policy changes last month that are expected to save lhe hospi­ tal an additional $500,000. They include percent; implementing higher prescription co-pays for employees, eliminating free birthday meals for employees, cutting off $200 from the annual $1,200 tuition reim­ bursement for employees, decreasing mileage reimbursement from 30 to 28 cents, turning the Service Awards Banquet into a bi-annual event rather than an annual one, a change in bereavement time off and other measures. Credits provided to em­ ployees lo purchase benefits will be reduced by 5 percent beginning in lhe year 2000. "It might take a year to realize results from some of die changes," he said. Hamilton plus lhe hospital's Board of Trustees and other hospital official have sour ded the ahirm to Slate Rep. Terry Geiger and Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers about hospital reimbursement reductions. However, Hamilton said Geiger and Ehlers have offered no hope for immediate relief. "So if we're not able to increase our rev­ enues and truthfully increasing your charges really has little impact on lhe bot­ tom line because many of our services are provided through contracts," including con­ tracts with lhe government for Medicare and Medicaid, Hamilton said. Medicaid "has not increased what they have paid to us since 1991 so we’re getting fixed reimbursement on what they call a DRG basis (diagnostic related groups) so when a patient is admitted, they are slotted inio one of these groups and that group has a price tag on iL II doesn't matter how long the patient stays, how intensive the ser­ vices, for the most part that patient is re­ imbursed to the hospital on a fixed amount of money. So the only way we can really end up maintaining this operating margin that all organizations have to have is to re­ duce our expenses and so it became appar­ ent to us if we didn't lake some interven­ tion quickly that we would soon be in more serious difficulty, Hamilton said last week. Explaining Pennock's actions lo reduce lhe length of patients' stays at the hospital, Hamilton said, "our length Cf stay has been a little bit longer than the average for each of those diagnoses "The average length of slay in Michigan hospitals is about four days. Ours has been about five. Our goal was to bring our length of stay down to that which would be in keeping with the average of all hospi­ tals. "We've been fairly successful in working with lhe medical staff to try and effect a change in their practice patterns that would allow us to discharge the patients sooner, not prematurely, but in respect lo other hospitals throughout the country for that matter, not just the state, and we are mak­ ing strides toward that," be said, in an ef­ fort to reduce our costs and at lhe same lime being sure that lhe paramount impor­ tance is maintaining our standard of care. "...Even though our admissions are off just slightly, our patient days are off more dramatically, which means the length of stay is shortening.. .We have fewer patients in lhe hospital because they are staying a shorter period of time, therefore, we don'« need as many staff to lake care of as many people. This is part of our goal to remain a very cost effective hospital and at lhe *ame time maintain that standard of care. Hamil­ ton said Pennock's daily patient census is about 40-45. "We've budgeted for 38 and right now it’s averaging around 35," he said. "Il’s been as low as in lhe 20s." Another major financial concern that hospitals have is that there is no control ever the prices hospitals are charged, he said. "We used as an example pharmaceuticals as being one of the highest skyrocketing costs which we bear the burden of, but we're not able to pass it on to die recipient patient, lhe consumer. Those costs just are deducted from our revenue or added to our expenses. So we've initiated a variety of ef­ forts lo try to reduce our expenses. "We've re-bid all of our supplies, we’ve re-bid all of our contracts. We’re looking at every expense in the hospital from pagers lo toilet paper to try and reduce our expense because those things really don't adversely impact lhe patient care Or die access to ser­ vices. "We’re taking steps to make sure diis hospital is going lo be here long term and continue to provide lhe level of care dial we've all become accustomed to here." Hamilton said. "Wc arc second lo none in what wc do here. Tliat doesn't mean wc do open heart surgery or transplant surgery, but those tilings tliat wc do, we're second to none. We have board certified physicians on the staff, wc have the technology, lhe hospital staff capabilities and certifications See PENNOCK, continued page 18 determine the tax value, which would have to he paid alone with lhe lease and royal­ ties It gravel for paved cininty roads was to be processed into asphalt by Klett. the company would not pay for dial portion. Klett Construction would pay for gravel used by other companies. Cliarges of county subsidized business, and a sweetheart deal between Klett and (’ounty Road ( onumssioners were made. More Ilian one petition against approv­ ing Hie plant, was circulated. One contain? ing over 50 signatures was entered into the record, m addition to several letters. lorn Gudine from Delton spoke in sup­ port of locating lhe plant on Hayward Road Jim McManus, zoning administrator of the county, said die request could be turned down because it was unsuitable for die area chosen, but other areas suitable for operat­ ing an asphalt plant must be identified within die county. About five pit locations within lhe county were listed by representatives from the Road Commission, but only two were said lo have suitable gravel for asphalt pro­ duction, die Doster and Drake pits. The Drake pit is near Dowling. Planning Commissioner Russ Stanton moved to table lhe matter to another spe­ cial meeting, but the motion was defeated. Another very detailed motion with many conditions for approval of die variance was proposed by Planning Commissioner Jim Alden, but lhe vote was tied and not passed. Commissioner Ron Gossman said he thought die general area surrounding lhe Hayward Road site was not suitable for an asphalt plant. Finally Commissioner Jan McKeough moved lo deny the request, slating several reasons why the request did not meet the stipulations of variances to zoning ordi­ nance. The commissioners narrowly voted to deny with an indefinite plan to come up with alternate locations for an asphalt plant in the future. COMMISSIONER, continued from page IS "It's always exciting lo start a new job; I feel somewhat bad about leaving the old job." Doyle said. Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough has high praise for Doyle and she said she will miss his work. / He also compliments her ability as direc­ tor. "She’s been the best boss I’ve ever had," I toytc su»d. "I have a lot of rcspQJ for her. She’s done a good job here." On lhe personal side, Doyle is affiliated with the Ijikewood United Methodist Church and Boy Scout Troop 300 in Lake Odessa. He also enjoys hobbies of photog-- raphy. hiking and camping. He and his wife. Jan. who is the librarian at die Freeport Library, serve on the Lake Odessa Troop 300, Boy Scouts of America, Committee, "working primarily on the ad­ vancement of Scouts towards the Eagle Scout Rank." They have two sons: Patrick, who is a junior at MSU; and Kevin, a senior at luikewood High School who plans to at­ tend MSI I in the fall �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - 1hursday May 20. 1999 Freeport woman killed in crash It is not known whether Mokma was wearing a seal bell, but a driver’s side airbag deployed in the van during the acci- said police dent, which remains under investigation. PENNOCK, continued from page 17 A Freeport family suffered its third tragedy in less than a year last Thursday af­ ternoon when Emily Mokma was killed af­ ter the van she was driving crossed the cen­ ter line and struck an oncoming car on M­ and we have perhaps the most important thing — the feeling of this being our hos­ pital We all really feel this is a part of us With that pride that we take in what we do serving the needs of lhe residents of Barry County and beyond Wc mlcnd lo do that. "What we've done so far is lake only those steps that wc fell were essential lo maintain that primary objective of continu­ ing to provide the care to the area residents, lliat will have to be an ongoing evaluation of what needs to be done I don't say that lo cause we are very well organized and cost efficient. that it (financial woes) will not adversely impact us in lhe future, but." Hamilton emphasized, "...we don't really know what the future holds. "Our first priority is to retain our stan­ dleville. According to a family friend, a brother of Mokma died last fall of a heart attack Troopers front the Hastings post of lhe Michigan State Police said the southbound van Mokma apparently was delivering to a Delton car dealership struck an oncoming car as lhe driver sat facing north, waiting lo turn into a video rental business just north dard of care as an independent hospital, really makes a difference to the patients and their families." lie said "Wc get many accolades from our pa­ tients and their families. "I would continue lo hope, primarily be­ 37 near Middleville Mokma. 74. was reportedly a great-aunt of Adam Dipp. 17. who was killed April 12 in a car accident on his way to Thor­ napple Kellogg High School in Mid­ Trooper Bill Arndt investigates the crash on M-37 near Middleville that killed Emily Mokma of Freeport Thursday. May 13. In back. Trooper Dan Cook talks with the driver of the Ameritech truck Mokma's van struck after crossing the centerline. 1-800-310-9031 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER Hastings for upper back injuries and was later released llie third driver was not seriously hurt. REWARDS of lhe Mid Villa al about 3 p.m. The van then struck a northbound Ameritech utility truck before coming to a stop facing nonh, said State Police Sgt. Steve Harper. Mokma was flown by Acromcd medivac helicopter to the Spectrum Health Down­ town Campus, where she underwent emer­ gency surgery before being pronounced dead al 6:38 p.m. A Grand Rapids man involved in the ac­ REPORT CRIME cident was treated al Pennock Hospital in scare anybody or have anybody worry un­ necessarily I say it because it's realistic Il's not that I know something somebody else doesn't know, it's that I don't know what the future holds," Hamilton said. COURT NEWS, continued from page 16 a police report. *lt would appear that Mr. Jacobus has tenced to 30 days in jail and 18 months probation and substance abuse counseling on his conviction of fourth degree fleeing and eluding. He was also ordered to pay $500 fines and $2,000 court costs. Allen fled from police Oct. 3. 1998 in Irving Township which ended when he taken responsibility for his crime," said .Kuzava "He was willing to admit what be did and look full responsibility and appears remorseful " Kuzava said Jacobus admitted to having along history of substance abuse and that be got into selling drugs to support his own habit. drove into a ditch at about 3 are. As pan of his sentence, lie was ordered lo pay $1,000 court costs, a $500 fine, a forensic fund fee $150 and lo attend the Gateway Residential Treatment program af­ ter his release from jail. • Daniel Taggart. 43. pleaded guilty lo violating his probation by consuming al­ cohol and by committing an assault cm May 3. 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Fit. unfl 6; Saturday until 2 SERVICE HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 8-7: Tues , Thurs. & Fri. 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-05-27.pdf a1d9eb0d7718ab12ac1374dbb69cb255 PDF Text Text Gypsy moth spraying done Twp. funding for shelter OK Panthers* track streak hits 9 See Story on Page 12 See Story on Page 13 See Story on Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 -.-.--.-y Hastings DANNER THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1999 VOLUME 146, NO. 21 PRICE SC Local girl apologizes for bomb threat News Briefs: Progress edition in today's paper The annual "Business and Industry" or "Progress' edition is being dis­ tributed today as a supplement to the Banner The theme for this year's publication is 'Moving into the Millennium.* Much of the focus is on growth in Barry County and what may he ahead as we head into the 21sl century. Many businesses, industries and leaders in the community are featured in the stories. lane, where it struck die Juarez car Gaskill wav taken to Pennock Hospital where he was Heated for whiplash and re­ leased Armour, who was cited for speeding and for being unable to stop within an essured. A 15-ycar-okl girl who has admitted to making one or the bomb threats in Hastings schools last week has issued a public apology The student asked her parents for their permission to have a letter of apology printed in the Banner. Her stepmother wrote in a cover letter, "This has been a shock to us We are deeply ashamed of what she did, but we love her with all our liearts. Dial hits not changed." She asked. "We understand that you can­ not ord manly print anonymous letters, but please, in view of the circumstances and for her safely, we ask that you not include her name and address." TTic Banner has decided to honor the re­ quest in light of the compelling nature of die letter. She and others were involved in incidents earlier this month dial resulted in school closings because of idle bomb threats. Their fate was hemp decided Wednesday af­ ternoon m a special closed Board of Educa­ tion meeting. Bomb threats are regarded as felony offenses and they can result in ex­ pulsion from scIkxiI and criminal charges. See SEMI, continued page 2 See APOLOGY, continued page 2 Vocal recital set for June 1 Amanda Weils, a 1995 graduate of Lakewood High Scnool. and Western Michigan University classmate Chad Jotexou win perform a vocal redial at 7:30 pm. Thursday, June 1, at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Otaaa The two have hecn selected to attend the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz. Austria, this summer, and proceeds from the program June 1 trill ndp octray the costs of their trip. The institute is a six-week program for 20 singers from around the world and it is designed to prepare singers for careers on stage. The program will include operatic songs and musical theater and art songs. There is no official charge, but a free-will offering will be accepted. Meijer luncheon set for June 11 The Barry County Commission on Aging will be host to a Meijer Com­ munity Fund-raising Luncheon from noon 10 1:30 pm. Friday, lune 11. at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green Sc. Hastings. Former WOOD-TV Channel 8 weatherman gnd television personality Bock Matthews will be master of cerMcijer's will furnish all of the food for the luncheon and the door prizes. All of the funds collected from the sale of tickets will go to the COA. Local volunteers will help with meal preparation, serving, decorating and cleanup. Tickets, for $10 each or $15 per couple, must be purchased in advance and arc available al the COA office in Hastings Alumni banquet tickets on sale Tickets for the 112th annual Hast­ ings High School Alumni banquet are on sale through Saturday. June 5. The banquet will be held Saturday evening. June 12. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The tickets are $9 per person They may be purcliased al Bosley Pharmacy or by mail through Donna (Bachclder) Kinney al 415 North Taffee Drive. Anniversary classes will hold recep­ tions in separate rooms in the high school starting at 5 pan June 12 and the banquet will gel under way al 6 with punch bowl Dinner will be at 6:30. ^Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Semi strikes car head on in Dowling A 41-year-old Battle Creek man is in fair condition at Spectrum Heath in downown Grand Rapids with mullip’c broken bones suffered Monday when his car was struck head-on by a semi-truck in Baltimore Township, according to Michigan Stale Police, Hastings Post. Firefighters spent more than 35 minutes working to extricate Hipolito Juarez from the wreckage in front of die Dowling Gen­ eral Store before he was loaded onto the Aeromed medivac helicopter. Trooper Bob Norris said die accident oc­ curred at about 7:50 p m. when soutlibound M-37 truck driver, Ted Armour, 28, of Hastings, apparently glanced down into the cab. then looked up loo laic lo brake for another southbound car slowing to turn cast onto Dowling Road. "It was too late and he slammed into him." said Norris, noting die impact caused die driver's seat of die car to break and flip backward, leaving 73-year-old Charles Galkin laying ILA* "The impact rushed his cai 200 yards down the road u irile lie's trying lo sit up and regain control.” Norris said that as the truck, owned by Bond Trucking of Hastings, struck Gaskil­ l's car. it jack-knifed into die northbound Exchange Club welcomes Tecumseh mayor, presents Golden Deeds award County’s welfare caseload hits ‘zero’ All Barry County Family independence Agency welfare clients who are cxpccied to work have jobs providing some amounts of earned income. Ilie county was selected by the state last October to become a "Project Zero" site with a target of having all Family Indepen­ dence Program clients working at some type of job. That "zero" goal was achieved May 21. "Barry County becomes the 10th Project Zero county to reach die benchmark," said Governor John Engler Project Zero is Michigan's wclfare-towork program carried out in 35 counties and Wayne County districts. "Ten counties where everyone Is working is a great achievement." Engler said in a press release. "Barry County Family Inde­ pendence Agency Director Ronald Decker his staff and community partners deserve our praise and thanks "Welfare reform is alive and well in Pro­ ject Zero counties." Engler said "Il contin­ ues to put welfare recipients to work faster and more regularly than any odier project of its type" Project Zero target cases (formerly known as Aid to Families widi Dependent Children) are those open 60 days or longer, expected to participate in die Work First program and to work and have earned in­ come. There are no minimum hours of em­ ployment or amount of earned income re­ quired in die Project Zero program. Decker has said. Die Fl A recipients just have to liave some kind of job "From there we build" toward full-time employment." he lias said. "That’s been happening." See WELFARE, continued page 12 he Ha: tings Exchange Club hosted the mayor of Tecumseh. Mich.. Jack Baker (at podium), his wife. Betty, and other Tecumseh city offi­ cials at a luncheon at the Hastings Country Club Tuesday. At the luncheon. Hastings resident Ardie Baum (left) was presented the Book of Golden Deeds Award, given yearly by the Exchange Club to “unsung heroes" in the community who are "very much involved in the community but haven't really been recognized.” according to Exchange Club President Jeff Chapman. Baum, who worked at Kroger, for many years and is now retired, has been a volunteer for many local organizations, including the Red Cross, the Barry County Human Society. Charlton Park, and Pennock Hospital. She has been a member of the county’s jury selection board for 18 years, and is a member of Grace Lutheran Church. T �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 27. 1999 Some students will face penalties in bomb threats by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Yet another bomb threat that emptied the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School Tues­ day and a Silent Observer report of a poten­ tial bomb threat in Hastings Monday lias police stepping up patrols and meeting with school officials county wide to dis­ cuss remedies. Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoesscl said officials from Hastings, Delton, Middlevilic, Maple Valley and Lakewood schools met Tuesday morning at the Barry County 911 ('enter with police and fire of­ ficials to review procedures and discuss re­ cent events in lite most recent threat, a message was found written in the pen-well of a desk at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School late Tuesday morning, said police. "The bomb sniffing dog toured the build­ ing. nothing was found and it was cleared at about 4 p.m.." said Chief Louis Shoe­ maker. lliomapple Kellogg Superintendent Jay Cason announced Wednesday afternoon that a middle school student was apprehended and confessed to the May 25 bomb threat. The student has been sent home for die rest of the year, tlie superintendent will recommend to the Baird of Education that the student be expelled from the district and the district will press charges. Cason said students at the middle school lost about one and a half hours of instructional time Die students were evacuated lo Lee Elementary School as soon as die threat was discovered, said a school official Cason is considering extending the school year if die bomb threats continue, he said in a letter to parents. Awareness of security needs as been heightened at all area schools with parent volunteers being asked to help, he said. Student movement at the school has News Briefs: Lecture slated on colon polyps Dr. David Woodliff. a family physi­ cian .viih 20 years of experience with gastroenterology procedures al Pen­ nock Hospital, will present a canmunity lecture on colon polyps and the development of colon cancer from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1. The lecture will be presented in he Conference Center at Pennock Hospi­ tal. A question and anxwvr session will be provided ast the end of the presenta­ tion. Colorectal cancer is the nation's No. 2 ameer killer, and preventive care and early detection is important in improv­ ing survival prospects Polyps, or growths within lite colon that occur fatly commonly as people grow older, frequently are non-cancerons. but they alw could be precancerous. If the precancerous polyps are de­ tected early, advanced colorectal cancer can be averted. Trails Day *99 will be Jupe 5^ The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association is planning a celebration of me North Country Nationci Sccjic Trail Satur­ day. June 5. in the Yankee Springs Reerealion Area The 4.200-mile trail goes through Barry County. Next month's event is an annual cel­ ebration aimed at raising public aware­ ness of and appreciation for hiking one of the nation's premier national scenic trails. The day’s activities will begin at 8:30 a_m at the Hall Lake Park Resi­ dence site al Hall 1-ake. located on Gun latke Road. K flag raising ceremony conducted by Boy Scout Troop 175 from Hast­ ings will signal the start of activities, which will include n brief recognition ceremony to show appreciation to pri­ vate land owners and public land man­ agers who have helped the North Country T rail (NCT) continue its path across their lands Other activities will be held throughout the day. including a kids' adventure hike, story time. Trail Medicine workshop, lips tor long dis­ tance hiking, hiking workshops and presentations along the mails. For more information about the Trails Day event, contact Tom Garnett (616) 382-2561 or Dave Cornell (616) 623-8659 been lightened as well. Ilie district had offered a $100 reward to any student "whose information leads to the appreliension of die guilty party." said (jison. Another Thomapple Kellogg High School student is already facing a felony charge of making a false bomb threat, written on a bathroom wall, which emptied the school May 10. If convicted, he could face a maximum possible penalty of four years in prison and or a $2,000 fine. Another threat, made at the middle school May 14, is still under investigation. Police in Hastings are still investigating a threat made al the Hastings Middle School last Wednesday, also written on a bathroom wall and discovered after school had let out for the day. said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. "A bomb threat was written on a wall in (he girts' bathroom in one of the stalls," said Leedy. "Printed in pencil were the words, 'Bomb threat. 2 p.m. 5/20/99.’" During an extensive search of the build­ ing, said Leeoy, an unaccounted for back­ pack led police to call for a bomb squad to search the pack for possible explosives. "A scan was made and it was found to contain gym clothes," said Leedy, adding that a complete sweep of the building was conducted by officers and a bomb-sniffing dog "The school remained closed throughout the night and school system staff members remained in the building and patrolled it all night," said Superintendent Cart Schoesscl "In addition, police had extra patrols around the middle school throughout tlie night.” Schoesscl informed parents that all back­ packs would be searched the next day at the school and recommended students leave their packs at home. Students were also not allowed to be in the halls during class time and staff mem­ bers remained in all the bathrooms and in Historical society to meet June 1 by David T. Young Editor Areas on East Marshall "Street and South Michigan Avenue wiH get paving, curb and gutter and sewer and vjher after a give and Memorial Day parade May 31 take public hearing of the Hastings City Council Monday night The decision finally came after clearing up some confusion and a reduction of just how big the special assessment district would be. Approved were establishment of a special assessment district on a part of East Mar­ shall Street from Jefferson Street to South Michigan Avenue to construct a water main, sewer main and paving with curb and gutter. The council agreed to drop a portion of East Marshall east of South Michigan Avenue. A group of citizens who will be affected by the project appeared at the hearing to voice opinions. At first the consensus was (hat (lie residents did not want the utilities because they've already hooked up to sewer and waler. Sharon Lint seemed to sum it up when she told lire council, "I paid my $4,000 when you hooked me (to the city's sewer and water system)." Ann Thomas echoed. "We're not inter­ ested at all in paying for water and sewer." Rick Zwiemikowski agreed and said that he and his neighbors really were interested only in paving and curb and gutter. City Manager Howard Penrod explained that it is the city’s policy to put in utilities before paving because "If you pu« in a road with­ out utilities, then when somebody wants to book up, you have to tear up the road again and there's extra expense." But Mayor Frank Campbell said he's not sure it's wise to put in utilities in area where there aren't that many buildable lots. Most of the residents at the hearing said they favor paving and curb and gutter, but they wanted the special assessment district downsized to one block of Michigan and only a certain portion of Marshall. Jim Morgan said, "I just can’t sec a bene­ fit to a cost for us, but we do use Michigan Avenue." The Lawrence J Bauer American l-cgion Post No. 45 plans a Memorial Day parade and ceremonies on Mon­ day. May 31. The parade wdl start at the comer of Boltwood and East Stale Street at 10:30 a m . with lineup at 9:30. The route will follow State Street west lo the courthouse, where it will pause white wreaths are placed on the Ko­ rean, Vietnam and Gulf War manorial monuments and a wreath will be placed lo honors the POWs and MIAs. A salute will be Fired by the rifle squad The parade Uren will go to North Broadway and travel north to Tyden Park, where a wreath will be placed at the fool of the Soldiers' Monument. The procession then will continue north to the North Broadway bridge, where a wreath will be placed in the Thomapple River to honor the tervices of veterans on the seas. Another salute will be fired. The parade then will go to Riverside Cemetery down the avenue of flags. A wreath wifi be placed on the GAR monument and memorial ceremonies will be held there A final wreath wi II be placed on the grave of the veteran most recently buried in the cemetery. For more information, call 948­ 4881.945-4973 or 945-5471. Heart Association dinner is June 24 the Barry Intermediate School District office. Proceeds from next month's benefit come back to Barry County through educational programs and research Leedy said another student witnessed the girl throwing the note away, found the pieces in the trash and took them to tlie school office. "The school was evacuated prior to tlie 9 a.m. time the note said the bomb would go off." said 1-eedy "We searched (he school and found nothing. Shortly thereafter, tlie girl admitted to writing it." Students were let back into the school af­ ter about 15 lo 20 minutes and classes were resumed. Leedy said. "Tlie student lias been suspended pending further action by the Board of Education," said Schoesscl. Die girt, along with a 15-year-old Hast­ ings High School student, who has also been suspended for the maximum 10 days allowed without board action for a threat she confessed to making May 11, were scheduled to be disciplined at special liearings Wednesday afternoon, said Schoessel.' The girl lias apologized to the commu­ nity in an open letter, published in this is­ sue of the Hanner. According to scImkjI policy, the students could face a minimum of 10 days suspen­ sion and a maximum punishment of expul­ sion and restitution. If restitution is assigned, said Scboes- The Michigan State Police bomb squad and Hastings City Police wrap of their search of the Hastings Middle School last week after a note was found on a bathroom wall and a suspicious backpack was located in a halfway after school. No explosives were found scl, it would be up to the school board to decide if the parents have lo pay all or part of it. or if the student can work it off through community service. School officials have estimated the total cost for the May 11 threat, written on a bathroom wall at tlie high school, al just over $2,000 while die estimated cost to die district for die Southeastern school incident is $550. On Monday, May 24. an anonymous person reported that a Hastings Middle Scinxil female student allegedly had made a statement dial she was going to blow up the school at the end of the school year. She also allegedly wrote in a note dial she knows how to make bombs. Leedy said the suspect told police she was referring lo pulling firecrackers inside of bottles and dial she was not serious about making bombs. "We do have the letter and llicre was no actual threat made," said Leedy. "It indi­ cates that she wasn't going lo do any­ thing." Leedy said die report has been turned over to the prosecutor’s office for review, but he does not expect that a warrant will be issued. "We're being extremely vigilant," said Schoessel about the pranks. "Every piece of information is being tracked down, we’re really playing up the Silent Observer pro­ gram arid the staff has been wonderful." Parents are also being asked to talk with tiicir children about die seriousness of such threats and the students liavc been addressed at their buildings, Schoessel said. (Staff writers Patricia Johns and Mary Warner contributed to this report.) City downsizes special assessment district plan The Freeport Historical Society will meet at 7 p m Tuesday. June 1. al the Community Center. Those attending are asked to bring an antique or a story to share. Everyone is welcome Barry County’s first annual benefit dinner for the American Heart Associa­ tion has been set for 6 p.m. Thursday. June 24. at the Hastings Country Club. Dr. Kenneth Schwartz, a researcher and professor of medicine at Michigan State University, will be the speaker. Some of Schwartz's research has been funded by the American Heart Associa­ tion in the past and he is a member of die Midwest Research Committee. An auction also will be port of the evening. Tickets for the dinner are a $50 do­ nation per person. The public is in­ vited and tickets will be available June I at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office. Family Tree Medi­ cal Associates, Dreisbach Motors and less visible pans of the building, he said. Cars in the middle school parking lot were checked periodically throughout tlie day and an evacuation drill was conducted. "This type of situation is most unfortu­ nate and parents are asked lo help by talk­ ing will) their students about how wrong it is to make bomb threats," said Schoesscl. School officials and police were called into action again Thursday morning when a 9-year-old, third grade Southeastern Ele­ mentary School student confessed to perpe­ trating a bomb threat in a note, said Leedy. "I think that will be shipped lo the pros­ ecutor's office for review, but I don't think any charges will be brought," said Leedy, noting that die girl said she became scared after writing the note, changed her mind and threw it away after (earing it up. „ He and others added that they didn't like the fact (heir area was a gravel road that teen-agers seem to like to use for hot rod­ ding. Thomas said, "The kids can peel out on gravel and we're tired of the dirt" The thinking on the utilities finally changed when Penrod pointed out that none of the residents would have to pay for waler or sewer hookup until that was requested. "Until you use it. there will be no cost to you for water or sewer," the city man­ ager said. The council then adopted three of four proposed resolutions to established a down­ sized special assessment district for paving, curb and gutter, and sewer and waler instal­ lation. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Officially accepted a federal grant to fund a school liaison police officer with Hastings schools for three years. The city will be asked to split the cost of the officer in tlie fourth year. The cost has been esti­ mated al $48,138, which would be shared, at $24,069 each, by the city and school <fistrict. At first the city was reluctant to make the move because it isn't considered wise lo budget for an expense four years hence. "We can't obligate the council to accept a budget four years down the road," explained Penrod. However, it also was pointed out that the city is not necessarily mandated to absorb the costs in that fourth year. Councilman Donald Tubbs said that re­ gardless of thoughts about cost, be believes the presence of a police officer in the schools is important, particularly in light of recent events in Littleton, Colo., aixl re­ cent reports of bomb scares at area high schools, such as Hastings, Thomapple Kel­ logg. Wayland and Lakewood. • Received remarks from Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Cart Schoessel, who complimented the city police depart­ ment for its work with recent bomb threats. "As you know, we had a pretty rough week last week." he told the council. "We couldn't have made it through the week without your (the city's) assistance. They (the police) knocked themselves out to help us... and we appreciate it" • Scheduled a public bearing on the pro­ posed 1999-2000 fiscal year budget for 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 14. The city’s millage rale also will be determined. • Adopted a resolution approving the ne­ cessity of establishing a special assessment district to pave and put in curb and gutter on a portion of West Blair Street from Church Street cast to existing pavement • Set a public bearing for Monday, June 14, at 7:30 pan on the assessment roll for special assessment district downtown to de­ fray costs of a parking enforcement officer and maintenance and cleanup of streets. • Received a schedule of proposed fees for city services and for water and sewer. The only difference between this par's schedule and those of the previous year is a $50 in­ crease for sewer and water improvement fees. • Approved three permanent traffic con­ trol orders issued by Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Two of them involve the traffic congestion that had been reported Last win­ ter at Central Elementary and the middle school, establishing four-way stop signs at die Broadway and Walnut intersection and parking restrictions on the north side of Walnut Street. • Voted to continue workers' compensa­ tion payments through the Michigan Mu­ nicipal Workers' Compensation Fund. SEMI strikes car head on...cont. from page 1 clear distance, sought his own treatment for minor injuries, police said. Police said die Environmental Protection Agency was dispatched to the scene to evaluate and clean up die spillage of 125 to 150 gallons of diesel fuel. Also responding was the Hastings BIRCH Fire Department, die Johnstown Township Fire Department, the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Hastings Ambulance and a Michigan Stale Police motor carrier officer. The truck was luiuling an empty flatbed trailer. Norris raid, and all three patients were reportedly wearing their seatbelts when tlie accident occurred. APOLOGY from girl...cont. from page 1 Tlie text of the young lady's letter is as follows: "Dear people of Hastings: "1 have been a student at Hastings all my life, but now I'll never be able to go back. I was die one who did the bomb direat. "If you're thinking that doing a bomb threat would be fun. please think again It's one of the dumbest things you can possi­ bly do. . ”Wj>cn everyone at school found out who did it. I got looked down upon. Some of my so-called best friends wouldn't talk to me or even acknowledge dial I was there. I don't blame them at all for that But it re­ ally hurt me. "But the consequences of ail this arc far worse than losing friends. I’m so scared to see what’s going to iiappen to me. 1 might go to a juvenile home and be on probation for a long time. "When I think about how I’m never go­ ing to walk down diose lialls and sec those familiar faces again, it hurts. "After I did the bomb direat, it was like a chain reaction. The middle school had one, then the high school had anodier one. It's just not worth doing. If you're thinking of doing it to try to get out of school or be­ cause you think it would be fun, or any other reason, please stop and think of the consequences I can almost guarantee that you will gel caught. It's just not worth it to everyone and yourself. "I wish I could (urn back the time and lake it all back. "I’m so sorry about all tlie inconvenience I've caused everyone. No one deserved what I pul them through. "I apologize to everyone who spent all that lime looking for a bomb. I'm also sony about tlie parents who were worried about their kids. "I have one more really special apology — to my friend who the police thought did it at first. I'm so sorry. I wasn't going to let you take the blame. I was trying to fig­ ure out how to tell them that it was I. I hope, you forgive. My apology goes to you and your parents." The girl asked that her letter be signed just "K." �The Hastings Barmer - Thursday. May 27. 1999 - Page 3 Dam, beaver problem puts neighbors at odds by Shellv Sulser Staff Writer Six beavers that have built a dam in the county drain on Mark Boles' Assyria Township property don't know their days may be numbered as Boles, neighbors, the Barry County Drain Commissioner and tlie Barry County Prosecutor discuss their fate. Boles wants to save the beavers because be and his family enjoy having them around. His daughter, Hallie, 5, has named two of them, Norbert and Daggct. after popular cartoon characters. "I’d like them to stay," said Mark, who first noticed tlie beavers last summer. "We were happy to see them there. We'd never seen them before." His neighbors, Jim and Elaine Avery, who live upstream on High Hill Lake, like the fact that the dam they've built has raised the water level at least one foot. They’re considering seeking an injunction lo protect the furry visitors. But to neighbors Dwight and Marilyn Carpenter, the backed up water Is a danger to their saplings, a problem they say could be prevented with the removal of the beavers It's a matter of enforcing the state's drain code, which requires county drains to be cleared of obstructions, said outgoing Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer "I can only see that we have to gel rid of the beavers," said Shaffer, who has never been faced with such a problem in his 10 1/2 years in office. "There's no way we can wait two years until their feed area Is gone. Mr. Carpenter is pretty adamant. His trees are dying, some are under water." The beaver problem first surfaced about six weeks ago. said Shaffer, when he re­ ceived the initial phone call from Carpen­ ter. "I visited the site and he had a marker showing the elevation on his property." said Shaffer. Shaffer discussed the problem of the beaver dam with Boles, and his father. As­ syria Township Supervisor Mike Boles. Die younger Boles, who owns an exca­ vating business, agreed to install a culvert witli fencing al the ends to allow waler flow around the dam from High Hill Lake, through Carpenter’s and Boles' properties to Wahascon Lake "But he kept tlie dam and it didn't work." said Shaffer. A week later, said Shaffer. Mark Boles reluctantly agreed to remove the dam, which he did. "Tlirec weeks ago, he gave us two hours notice to have it tom out or another exca­ vating company would be here lo do it," said Mark Boles. "I don't appreciate some­ body telling me 'you have to do this by noon today or we will do it for you.'" Boles was able to comply at some in­ convenience to him and his business, he said. A week and a half later, the beavers liad built a new dam, said Shaffer, who last Wednesday told Boles the dam again must be removed "He said he would do it the next day. but 1 don't know if he did," said Shaffer, noting that Carpenter reported the water level Monday showed a 14-inch difference. "That’s quite a bit so he might not have." Carpenter could not be reached for com­ ment Monday, but according to the Battle Creek Enquirer, the waler has flooded more than 30 acres of his property, 20 of which are covered with trees. "This will leave an awful lot of dead trees." Carpenter reportedly said. Shaffer said he is trying to determine what action to take, noting that if the county excavates the dam, all neighbors on the drain will be assessed the estimated S100 cost for tlie one-half hour of work Boles also said he does not know when execution is for the six beavers, noting that the Department of Natural Resources will not get involved. "They said tlie beavers are not endangered and if tlie drain commissioner says you trap Assyria Township Supervisor Mike Boles, left, and grandson. Riley, like watching the beavers which have built a and kill them, that's what you do." said Mark. "No one is willing lo do anything as long as the drain commissioner is in­ volved." Shafter, who learned from I’roseculor Dale Crowley thal the DNR is liable foe drain problems, said the DNR also claims that relocating the beavers will just make them a nuisance lo someone else. A trapper would have to be hired by the county, said Shaffer, who retires on Friday. "We slopped them once before." said Mark. "But no mailer what we do. they say dam. in background, that has Mark Boles and Dwight Carpenter at odds over high water. they are still going to come and kill them * Mark's mother. Gail Boles, said the heavers are a sight not seen in die area for over 30 years, and noted they feed on poplar trees, moving on in about two years, a time during which Shaffer said the county can't wail. New Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle also has been involved in the beaver situa­ tion. said Shaffer "He's been apprised of all of this and he's been out there with me," said Shaffer. "I started it. he'll have lo finish it" Meanwhile, the Averys are investigating the possibility of an injunction to prevent the trappmg of (lie beavers. "We'd like to see the beavers survive and their dam preserved because of what we consider a natural benefit" said Avery. "We're in die same rituation Mr. Carpenter is with the trees but we consider the bene­ fits to outweigh the loss of some trees " Budget hearing set for June 8 Hastings School Board presented $20.7 million budget by Mary Warner Staff Writer For the first time in three years, the Hastings School District will not have to dip into it: savings account lo balance a proposed $20.7 million budget. Instead, a decrease in utility costs this past year allowed the district to save enough money to cover a projected $77,603 deficit in the 1999-2000 budget. "We got lucky because we had a mi>d winter," Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. The Hastings district and others across tlie state also did not have to face a freeze in slate aid funding this year. Last year the Michigan legislature froze per-pupil aid at 1997-98 levels so payments arising out of the Durant lawsuit could be made to indi­ vidual districts. For the Hastings district, per-pupil state aid for 1999-2000 will increase 2.5 percent, from $5,513 to $5,651. The district's total foundation allowance (per-pupil aid) is pro­ jected al $17.2 million, compared to $16.7 million in 1998-99. Altogether, counting other state dollars, federal aid and grant money, etc., the projected expenditure per student by die Hastings district is expected to be $6,175. The district also is likely to be more on target with its enrollment projections for 1999-2000 than it was in 1998-99, Schoessel said. Last year die budget was based on a projected enrollment of 3,380 students. But die final fall count was 2) students less than (hat projection, which meant dial die district received less in state aid in 1998-99 than tlie budget projected. The 1999-2000 fall enrollment count is projected to be 3,372. However, since that count must be combined widi the February 2000 enrollment count, the proposed 1999­ 2000 budget is based on an average count of 3,354. Schoessel said dial lliough "any time we get an increase, we're pleased." the per­ pupil slate aid increase is "not money in (he bank." but rather an increase dial al­ lows the district lo keep up with die cost of living. "Our costs continue to go up." he said. * For example, he said, the prices of text­ books continue to increase, and the district is going to have to figure out how to come up with the additional money to cover those increases. The new budget again leaves out any payment of transportation costs for field trips. This coming year’s budget projects rev­ enues of $20,634,293, a 2 percent increase of $393,170 from last year. Of further help to the district in balanc­ ing the budget was an expected life insur­ ance premium refund of $100,000. Schoessel said die money has accumu­ lated over die years from overpayments of the insurance premiums, and the district de­ cided this year to accept a rebate of the ac­ cumulated overpayment. Revenue also included an increase of $51,145 in property tax money, from $1,704,839 to $1,755,984. Expenditures in the new budget are pro­ jected to be $20,711,896. a one percent in­ crease of $202,163 from last year. One of the largest anticipated expendi­ tures is for two to three new elementary teachers. The new budget sets aside $100,000 for those staff members. A deci­ sion lias not yet been made on what type of teachers will be hired — possibilities might be instructors in technology, physi­ cal education or art. The budget also anticipates the purchase of five new buses. Money will be borrowed for them, and a $53,090 expenditure is set aside to make payments on the loan. The district saved quite a bit of money this year due lo personnel changes. New staff was hired in at lower salaries than staff who retired or left to lake other posi­ tions. As a result, the new budget antici­ pates a decrease of $110,089 in support staff salaries and $61,107 in support staff fringe benefits. A portion of the decrease in operations staff was also due lo a reduction in tlie amount of overtime staff members worked and increased revenue received by the district from fees for building rentals. A $14,657 decrease in this year's budget for administrative salaries was the result of the elimination of funding for an adminis­ trative intern (the position is for teachers wanting to train for administrative posi­ tions). Tlie budget also shows a decrease of S2I.972 in utility costs and a decrease of S 10.365 in adult education funding. An increase of S238.958 in expenditures is anticipated as a result of expected in­ creases in health insurance costs and tlie amount that must be paid into the state employee retirement fund. ()lher budgeted increases were for testing, printing, supplies, accreditation costs, con­ tracted salary increases, increases in co-op student salaries, and costs for technology maintenance. Altogether, tlie district is projected lo spend SI3.609.094 for salaries, and another $4,811,238 for fringe benefits That in­ cludes the salaries and fringe benefits of all stall members, including teachers, adminis­ trators and support personnel. It is a com­ bined total expenditure of $18,420,333, or nearly 88.9 percent of tlie projected budget. Instructional salaries are budgeted at $10.2 million School administration salaries are budgeted al $872,359. business service salaries $82,821. transportation salaries $438,385. operations salaries $546,632. and maintenance salaries $458,829 Many items requested by staff were un­ able lo be funded, including TV/VCR equipment, calculators, an electric range, overhead viewscreens, microscopes, pull­ down maps, library shelving and computer equipment. Also not able to be funded were several requests for building/site improvements, including (in various schools) the painting of classrooms and lockers, the refurbishing of restrooms, the replacement the middle school ceiling, carpeting for the middle sciiool, and oilier projects. "In regarc’s to die facilities, we have a lot of needs," Schoessel said. "We have a growing list of things dial need attention." In die past few years, building and site improvements have taken a back seat in the budget and have only been made possible by a special bond issue that allowed for building renovations in all of die district's schools and construction of a new elemen­ tary "When we got the first round of requests (for funding)," Schoessel said, "we had well over $1 million (worth) of things people wanted lo do dial we couldn't fit into the budget." However, he said, "this budget should still provide a quality education for peo­ ple." Tlie budget was presented to die Hastings School Board at its last meeting. A special public hearing on die budget will be held al 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, in the all-pur­ pose room at Hastings Middle School. Next First Friday presents Zoning Director on land use Barry County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus will be guest speaker at the next First Friday forum June 4 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. McManus plans to talk about "Land Use in the 21st Century." He will discuss what may be ahead in the next 10 years in the way of development, planning, urban sprawl and land uses. "I want to take a look at some of the big issues that Barry County can look forward to in the next decade," he said. "I want to examine farm land, industrial, commercial and residential, what's inevitable, what's going to happen." McManus has been director of planning and zoning for the county since August 1994. Before that he worked in the mapping department and he is a former instructor at Weskan Michigan University. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Democrats' ball. Those attending may bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be furnished by the Democrats. Gypsy moth spraying completed: Rain ruins effectiveness of Gypchek spray; spray areas OK Barry County residents who rccendy had trees sprayed with Gypchek in hopes of combating gypsy moths will not be cluirged for the spraying because two days of unexpected heavy rain showers May 11­ 12 rendered it ineffective. County Adminis­ trator Michael Brown told the Barry County Board of Commissioners this week. The Gypchek was used on about 800 acres in the Yankee Springs and Or­ angeville areas. The county will front the cost of die Gypchek spray and will be reimbursed by die state and federal governments. Brown said. "It's unfortunate," he said of the rain spoiling die spray's effectiveness. "h's beyond our control," County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said Residents whose trees were sprayed with Foray 48F will experience the full effec­ tiveness of the spray. Gypsy moth caterpillars are becoming a nuisance and defoliating trees in many areas of the county. The caterpillars eat leaves from trees and leave their droppings behind. The county completed the spray portion of die 1999 Michigan Department of Agri­ culture Gypsy Moth Suppression Program on May 14. "Foray 48F, which is a Bacillus thuringicnsis program, was sprayed in most areas." said Casey Harris, the coun­ ty's gypsy moth suppression program co­ ordinator. "Gypchek. which contains a Nucleopolyhedrosis virus, was sprayed in areas where threatened and endangered butterfly species were identified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service," Harris said in a press release. Residents in die spray program were no­ tified by mail about the product used in their area. The Barry Conservation District lias re­ ceived numerous calls regarding the effects of the sprays on gypsy moth caterpillars "Residents should understand dial spray­ ing will not eliminate gypsy moth com­ pletely, but can decrease the population by about 80 percent," Harris said. Goals of the suppression program are to reduce the stress on trees by limiting defo­ liation (loss of leaves) and to reduce the stress on homeowners caused by die mess and unsightliness of high infestation. "Keep in mind that if there were a mil- �Page 4 - The Heatings Banner - Thursday. May 27. 1999 LETTERS from our readers... Kids must understand that bomb threats aren’t funny To the editor: Don’t you think that this has gone on long enough? It is bad enough that we have to repeatedly hear about the tragedies amongst the rest of the United States and now we have (bomb threat) pranksters in our community. I, too. am disappointed that we have fall­ en to such nonsense. Thank God that no one was hurt or injured-just extremely inconve­ nienced and needlessly scared. What arc these kids thinking? That it would be fun to pull a prank and see if they can scare the living daylights out of every­ one? Or. hey, let’s sec if we can call in a bomb threat and get the rest of the day off! Well, it is obvious that the irresponsible party or panics were not thinking at all. Hey you. irresponsible one, you didn’t get the day off! Instead, if you arc convicted, you could get a whole lot of days off. Tell me, what is so funny about that? Finonciol FOCUS furnished by.Mofa D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. Mutual fund costs decline Smart investors have always known mu­ tual funds arc a good buy. Now there’s proof. A study’ published by the Investment Company Institute (ICI) found that the total cost of investing in equity (stock) mutual funds decreased by more than a third from 1980 to 1997. 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Unfortunately, because the pranksters had nothing better to do with their time, now I have to have that kind of discussion with them. (My son most - obvi­ ously). He has just finished p.^-school and thank God that a bomb threat did not hap­ pen where he was attending school. I am angry and tired of all of this crap that someone else is taking so lightly that he or she doesn’t realize that what was done was ridiculous and totally uncalled for. No matter what your jgc is, shame on you for your thoughtlessness and lack of consideration of others! If I were on the school board, my suggestion would be that not only would you be punished to the fullest extent of the law. but also not be allowed to return to this school system If you were allowed to return, you would be doing detention for the whole next year and lose a half of a credit that would be made up in the summer. If that is not harsh enough, then I would suggest that if a student or stu­ dents create a disturbance like that again and school time is lost, then treat it as a snow day and make it up at the end of the year. Some of this may seem outlandish, but kids need to wake up and realize that pranks like these arc not funny. I know the majority of the students didn’t think it was funny, either. I just hope that over the summer students think about what has happened, and maybe if they know that someone is about to do something like that or worse, that they would turn that person in rather than go along wi»h it. School is not just about learning the appropriate education. You also learn about getting along with others and making friends and creating memories and having fun, and it is supposed to be part of the best times of your life. When I was in school, never once did I have the fear that someone was thinking about blowing up the school or making threats. We were more worried about if we were going to win a championship in a sport or a medal in band and how hot was it going to be in the gym come graduation night. Now, because of this nonsense, the doors have to be locked while kids are in school and as soon as they leave. I hope that these so-called comedians, whatever age that you are have a nice long summer and redeem themselves for the next school year. Girl’s Tea story was an editorial ers’ returns. The ICI study also found that large mu­ tual funds had substantially lower operating expenses than small funds. In addition, the 100 largest funds in 1997 that also existed in 1980 experienced rapid growih and falling operating expense ratios between 1980 and 1997. Among these 100 funds, those that grew most posted the largest re­ ductions in operating expense ratios. This suggests that investors tend to concentrate their purchases among lower-cost equity funds. In fact, previous ICI research deter­ mined that 77 percent of shareholders’ eq­ uity fund accounts arc in mutual funds that charge annual fees below the industry’s av­ erage. What docs all this mean to you? For one, bigger may be better in mutual funds — meaning the larger funds may be less ex­ pensive to own. And second, “no-load” does not necessarily mean “no cost.” If you have previously focused your attention only on sales charges, now you know that there arc other expenses that make up total share­ holder cost — an . these expenses affect your return. In other words, don’t expect a free lunch from a no-load. You could be the one stuck with the tab. Dear editor, Recently, the Banner presented an article on the Hastings High School Drama Club’s performance at the Senior Giri's Tea. First of all. I’d like lo state that the pub­ licity you have given our club is excellent. Our club has been moderately dormant for the last couple of years, other than our annual fall play. However, this year our club is becoming recognized again in the com­ munity and we need publication. My only concern with the article is some of the comments made by the reporter. These comments include ones such as, “While pondering the question, Pendragon and Galahad get into a sword fight over Lady Leonore - a fight that surprisingly, considering the recent violence that has engulfed this country and others, was met with cheers and laughter by the audience.” Or the quote, “And even in this post-femi­ nist, new millennium era, his answer, like the sword fight, was received with laughter and clapping.” My problem with these two quotes is that they seem to be of an editorial nature. The article was supposedly a news report, which instead turned into a moderately negative report of our club’s plffjf the writer wotric like to stale his/her opinion that would be fine if hc/she would do so by declaring this an editorial article. 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Also, the comment about the violence engulfing the nation is true, however, the violence in this play was very tongue and cheek. The violence showed an egotistical man attacking someone for no real reason; the fight showed how truly unnecessary violence is. This was a goofy story done in a manner to entertain a large group of young women, and that goal was accom­ plished. There was no need for editorial com­ ments about how the play was written in this article. Thank you for your time, and please con­ tinue to support our club in your fine paper Joshua C. Doc. Hastings Lori Lydy. Hastings Need Printing? Call Us at. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 945-9554 Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. 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Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. -------------- r HastingsBaNNER Public Opinion Demoted to Che interests of Barry County Since 1856 Many West Michigan schools have been plagued by bomb threats ta the weeks Do you think anything can be done to stop them, and if what? Published by Hastings Unmr, Inc. A Drvmon of J-Ad Graphics inc 1952 N Broattaey Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (616)945-9554 John Jacobs President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacoba Vice President Stephan Jacoba Secretary - NEWSROOM • David T. \bung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assetant Ednor) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ken Yonkcr, Caledonia Classified ads accepted Monday through Fnday8am.lo5Xpm , Saturday 8 30am ■ Noon Scott Ommen Cindy O Ne* Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County S27 per year tn adjoining counties 329 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastngs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pad at Hastngs, Ml 49058 \ i "Doing precautionary ‘ things. In Caledonia some measures have already been implemented, such as the mentoring program and using one or two main doors that can be monitored from the office." Ryan Hawbakcr, Hastings: Andy McDlarmid, Middleville: Jared LaRochc, "If the media would quit turning it into a circus. there wouldn't be any copycats." "I think parents should discipline children. Have parents and teachers talk to students about how serious bomb threats are." "I think we can stop them if we take it seriously, expel them and put them in jail." Lake Odessa: Barbara Wright, Hastings: Michael Gorattej, Middleville: I’arents should make sure "Parents being proactive children understand the and visiting with their children. Control starts in the seriousness of this. Names of ’^enti involved should be home" published and they should do public service in reparation for their actions." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 27. 1999 - Page 5 Memorial Day services in Barry County set for May 31 Communities in and around Barry County will observe Memorial Day with a variety of activities and parades: • The Lawrence J. Bauer American Le­ gion Post No. 45 is planning the Memo­ rial Day parade and ceremony in Hastings again this year, featuring a narade and more. The parade will step off from the comer of Boll wood and East State streets at 10:30 a m.. Monday, May 31. Lineup will be at 9:30 ajn. The route will follow State Street west to the courthouse, where it will pause while wreaths are placed on the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf War memorial monu­ ments and a wreath will be placed to honor the POW/MIAs of all wars. A salute will be fired by the rifle squad. The parade then will go to North Broad­ way and travel north to Tyden Park, where a wreath will be placed at the foot of the Soldier’s Monument and then further north to the bridge, where a wreath will be placed in the Thomapple River lo honor the ser­ vices of the veterans in and on the seas. A gun salute also will take place on the bridge The parade then will travel to Riverside Cemetery, down the avenue of flags. A wreath will be placed on the GAR Monu­ ment and memorial ceremonies will be held Following the ceremonies, the final wreath will be placed on the grave of the veteran most recently buried in Riverside Ceremony. Anyone who wishes to join the parade is invited do so by calling the Barry County Veterans Affairs at 948-4881, Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 at 945-4973 or parade chairman Frank Weinbrecht at 945-5471. • A balloon launch will be part of Memorial Day observances in Middleville on Monday, May 31. thanks lo the efforts of American Legion Post 140, Middleville VFW. UAW 1002 Veterans Committee and Thomapple Floral shop. The VFW is planning a traditional parade that will leave from the east driveway of the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School at 10:15 a m The parade will continue to Mt. Hope Cemetery, where a memorial service will be held At 11 a.m., the American Legion will join with more than 47 organizations in 36 states lo release balloons in memory of the POW/MIA men and women for the second consecutive year. According to statistics on the balloon launch web page, there arc still more than 2.000 men and women unaccounted for in southeast Asia. Each biodegradable balloon will represent one POW/MIA and will include a short bi­ ography. There will be an Internet web ad­ dress for those who catch one of the bal­ loons to acknowledge when a balloon is found. “The Thomapple llorist shop was really helpful in making sure this balloon hunch becomes a reality." said Charles Pullen of the American Legion Anyone interested in being in the parade can call Jim Maichele al 945-9107 for more information Participants should as­ semble al the middle school prior to 10:15 am. • A parade will be held al 10 a.m in Hickory Comers, featuring the Gull laike High School band. Lineup will be between 9 am. and 9:30 am. May 31 al Caldwater Park east of town. The parade will march through town to the cemetery and hack again, said Betty Barnum Anyone wishing to join the parade is in­ vited. she said. Also in town, a pancake breakfast will be held from 7 a m to 9:30 a.m. in the Masonic Temple and bake sales will lake place throughout the area. • In Prairieville. Otis and Mary Herminitt will be the grand marshals in the township's noon parade Monday. May 31. which lines up between 11:30 and 11:45 al the aimer of Norris. Lockshore and Parker roads near the gas station, said Township ComputerMaid s ('Jerk Normajean Campbell. Marching in the parade will be the Del­ ton Kellogg High School band as die pro­ cession ends al the North Prairieville Cemetery behind the township hall. The local veterans arc expected to offer a prayer service at die cemetery, followed by taped music by the Herminitts. • In Woodland, the Lakewood High School Band will join a service in which Rep. Terry Geiger will be the featured speaker beginning al 10 a m Monday. May 31. The Rev Carl Liichfied of the Woodland United Methodist Church will conduct a service and laps will be played while a wreath is placed at the new Veterans Memorial Monument by monument com­ mittee member Dick Estep. According to Township Supervisor Doug MacKenzie, a roll of all veterans buried at die cemetery will be read. • In Nashville, the Veterans of Foreign Wars will sponsor an 11 a.m. parade, Monday. May 31, featuring the Maple Val­ ley Junior High School band Services will be held by the VFW at Lakeview Cemetery. Crystal Flash a =4 Dust and dirt on your circuits, fans and in your £4 disk drives can cause costly repairs. STOP abus- Q Q ing your computer and call us now! We can Q gj help! We service businesses as well as homes! y _ We come to your computer, all you have to do is call! 55=4 616-945-9538 £4 asaaaaaaaaaaaaa 3 Immediately following will be a potluck luncheon al the VFW Hall in which die public is invited to attend with a dish to pass. « • In Vermontville. the Maple Valley High School band will join the 10 a m. pa­ rade May 31. The American Legion Childs-Dcmeray l\>si 222 of Vermontville will meet at the hall Monday, May 31 at 8:30 am for Naval services at the river at 9:30 a.m. After the parade, which begins at the bank on die corner downtown, services will beheld at the GAR and Vietnam monu­ ments. Services at Woodlawn Cemetery, includ­ ing tlie dedication a new monument and salute to veterans, will be held between 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. • In Lake Odessa, a service will be held at Lakeside Cemetery at 11 a.m. next Monday, followed by a noon parade featur­ ing the luikcwood High School band through downtown. • And, in Clarksville, a 9 a.m. parade, featuring tlie lakcwood High School band May 31, will be followed by a service at the cemetery at 9:15 a.m. FAIRCHILD DIVISION MEMBERS OF: MPGA Michigan Propane Crystal Hash Gas Association 1102 Lincoln Lake, Lowell, Michigan 49331 from _____ Protecting our nation’s secrets Some of the most disturbing news that I’ve heard since coming to the United States Congress is the problem that the Department of Energy (DOE) has had pro­ tecting its nuclear weapons secrets. Like most Americans, I’m appalled that foreign powers have had such easy access to Amer­ ica's most secret weapons information and concerned that not enough has been done to ensure that what has occurred will never happen again. As a member of the House Science Committee, I had a chance to review the DOE’s lab security procedures and the Clinton administration^ proposals to tighten them with new Secretary of Ener­ gy Bill Richardson last week in a hearing. While the report of the House select com­ mittee looking into the issue of Chinese espionage and missile technology won’t be declassified and released until this week, it is already clear that the Chinese efforts tar­ geting our national laboratories have inflict­ ed disastrous damage on our national secu­ rity. Public press reports have revealed that China has gained critical data about US warhead design and submarine tracking that could increase the vulnerability of US cities to Chinese missiles and make US nuclear subs easier to detect. Privately, intelligence sources inside the Clinton administration have referred to this as the most catastrophic breach of US security since the Rosenberg case five decades ago. This sorry episode confirms what many of us have long known - that America’s nuclear secrets arc better off being guarded at the Pen.agon. The Department of Energy has a long history of security lapses. In 1990, the General Accounting Office (GAO) was already reporting that 78 per­ cent of DOE security personnel were inca­ pable of performing simple security tasks. In all. GAO has released at least 17 reports over the past decade highlighting many lapses in DOE security, including its failure to comply with regulations governing the transfer of weapons technology, “misplac­ ing” 10,000 secret documents and failing to track all exported nuclear materials and equipment. This year, DOE may have even provided defense-related information to Russian weapons scientists. In early 1997, the DOE’s Intelligence Director sought a meeting with then DOE Secretary Frcdcrico Pena to discuss evi­ dence of spying at DOE’s nuclear labs. It took four months for the meeting request to be granted! In 1997, the Department of Jus­ tice refused to allow the FBI’s request to monitor the suspect’s computer activities. It was only this year, after the FBI discovered that the suspect had destroyed thousands of computer files and had downloaded the legacy code, jeopardizing the US nuclear arsenal, that he was finally fired. The House has already begun to imple­ ment many of the select committee’s rec­ ommendations. NOTICE OF CHANGE IN BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL BE ON JUNE 15,1999 AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, 232 WEST GRAND STREET, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pubic hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday. June 16. commencing at 7:00 o'clock pm at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan FLEAM TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Kevin and Stacy Anderson tor rezoning of property located at 1250 Peets Road described as THAT PART OF THE SW FRACTIONAL 1/4. SECTION 6. T8N. R9W. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN DESCRIBED AS COM AT THE SW COR OF THE SD SEC; TH N 00 DEG 03'10* E 966 0 FT ALG THE W LN OF SD SW 1/4 TO THE POB. TH N 00 DEG 03'10* E 334 35 FT ALG THE W LN OF SO SW 1/4 TO THE N LN OF THE S 1/2. SW 1/4 TH N 89 DEG 48'00* E 1305 0 FT; ALG SD N LN; TH S 00 DEG 03'10* W 334 35 FT. TH S 89 DEG 48'00* W 1305 0 FT TO THE POB TOGETHER WITH A 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS EGRESS AND UTILITY PUR­ POSE OVER THE S 00 FEET OF THE N 400 35 FT OF THE W 1305 FT OF SD S 1/2. SW 1/4 This property is currently zoned *AG* Agricultural District The applicant seeks rezoning to the *RR* Rural Residential District. 2 A proposed permitted use in the *C3* General Business District. The permitted use would include OPEN AIR BUSI­ NESS as described m Section 3.71 of Rutland Charter Township's Zoning Ordinance 1-800-783-9465 or 897-4101 Call And Ask About Our Ongoing HI WITH A NEW TANK SET! Up to 50’ Of Copper Free! Complete Gas Check On All Equipment Ask About Our Contractor Rebates Budget Payment Plans “Keep-Full” Service Qualified MPGA Trained CTEP Technicians Ask About Our Specials On Our Smaller Tanks! 3 A proposed addition of *C3* in Section 20 26 (D) of Rutland Charter Township s Zoning Ordinance 4 A proposed new Section 2017 Private Roads of Rutland Charter Township's Zoning Ordinance • Jon Gallegos, Manager • Kacy McDonald, Hastings 5. Sucn and further matters as may property come before the • Debbie Biundy, Woodbury • Tori McDonald, Hastings PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICS that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public al the Rutland Charter Township Halt during regular business hours and that copies of tne Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use plan may be examined at said pub­ • Dave Clark,Lowell • Bob Renucci, Lowell • Tim Evans, Ashley • Rick Reynolds, Woodbury lic hearing • Terry Hessler, Lowell/Greenville • John Switalski, Lowell • Bob Koetsier, Lowell • Debbie Thompson, Lowell Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to rec­ ommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accord­ ingly. either at or following the pubic hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Townsh.p will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and servees at the pubic hearing to individuals with disabilities Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or servees should contact the Township • Mike Lucks, Lowell Proudly Involved In The Communities We Serve.” Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place tn take part in the discussion on the above pro­ posed amendments Robin McKenna. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 We are able to meet your Propane needs with Bulk Plants at Lowell, Woodbury, Greenville, Ashley and Hastings �6 • The Hastings Banner ) Thursday, May 27. 1999 .Sarah Allerding Benjamin Appleby Bethany Arnett William Blair Angela .. Boger ..... Joshua Bolthouse Joshua Bundy Sarah Byington Rebecca Carr Sally Edger Thomas Edmonds Erin Englehart Donald Aspinall Cheri Baker Megan Baker Natali Banovac David Barnum Jennifer Bergstrom .Benjamin Bowman Matthew Bradley Jordan Brehm Terry Brighton Jr. Alan Brill Teri Daws Stephanie Donalds Jeffrey Doozan Brian Dunn Dennis Eagle Jr. Nicole Earl Sindi Felzke Sara-Fliearman Jason Flohr Chris Fuller Erica Fulmer Adam Furrow .... Sarah Bolthoc<e AE1E3HE£ SEEl Roxanne Galisdorfer Danielle Golnek Kari Gregory Emily Hallifax Ryan Hawbaker Lee Hays Marc Haywood Heather Heath Karen Herbstreith Bradley Huss Jessica Huss Robert Hustwick Kenneth Hoxworth Dustin Humphrey Derek Johnson Jeremiah Johnson Craig Keizer Andrew Keller Kent King Tonya Krick Damon LaJoye Christina Lancaster Harold Lee Anna Lewis Michael Lipstraw Jorge Lluch Elizabeth Lonergan Not pictured: Jennifer Alton. James Bax. Monica Berry. Levi Bolthouse. Ashiey Bowerman. Gregory Brower. Jimmy Bush. Robert Cole. Luke Cook. Al'cia Cooney. Timothy Demaray. Peter Dunn II. Kathleen Fields. Amy Firth. Amanda Furrow. Mike Elliott. David Gutchess. Justin Gordenski. Ty Greenfield. Tia Harper. Joey Hawkins. Carrie Hess. Katharina Hinz. Elizabeth Kidder. Jacob Kidder. John Kieffer Jr.. Darnell Kosbar, Antonio Jacinto. Kristine Jorgensen. Jesse MacKenzie SIEGEL, HODSON, GEE & LONGSTREET LLP SIEGEL, HODSON, CEE & LONGSTREET LLP STAFF MARK 607 N Broadway. Hastings 607 N. Broadway. Hastings (Formerly Flexible Personnel! Temporary and Direct Placements 725 W. State St., Suite B, Hastings 945-3495 945-3495 948-8555 TRADEMARK REALTY, INC. HASTINGS OFFICE SUPPLY 152 W. Stale St.. Hastings *49-3226 * 943-2263 SPECIALISTS, P.C. “Your Real Esin Ic Connection” 1975 Ole Cutlers Pass Dr.. Hastings 945-0514 THOMAS A DAVIS JEWELER PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS 136 E. State St, Hastings 115 S. lefferson St.. Hastings 948-9884 945-9249 PET WORLD ALLSTATE TOM SALINGUE AGENCY 221 W. Mill St . Hastings 948-PETS ADVANCED COMMERCIAL PRINTERS THE VIKING CORPORATION ARBY'S RESTAURANT 133 E State St.. Hastings 210 N. Industrial Park. Hastings 911 W. State Street. Hastings 945-9105 945-9501 945-9210 BOB'S GRILL & RESTAURANT LYONS SEPTIC TANK SERVICE HASTINGS MANUFACTURING BARRY COUNTY LUMBER 139 E. Court St.. Hastings 3305 W. Quimby, Hastings 325 N. Hanover. Hastings 225 N. Indus': tai Park. Hastings 945-9022 945-5379 945-2491 945-3431 WHITE’S PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO HASTINGS CITY BANK MacLEOD CHIROPRACTIC DR. DANIEL R. GOLE 131 W State St. Hastings Sale and Sound Since 1886 128 W Center. Hastings 945-3967 150 W. Court St., Hastings 948-3170 I HODGES JEWELRY 122 W. State St.. Hastings 948-2963 121 W Woodlawn. Hastings 948-2244 J-A» 1952 N.I 136 E. State Street. Hastings 945-4030 BRIAN’S TIRE & SERVICE 235 S. Jefferson St. Hastings 945-9549 COLEMAN AGENCY 203 S. Michigan Ave . Hasting^ 945-3412 KING'S ELECTRONICS t APPLIANCES 130 W. State St, Hastings 945-4284 1952 N. �io ©Miwwigy OOL CLASS ! Nicole Main Houston Malone Michelle Michelle Marsh Marsh Brian Martisius Eric Meek Christy Metzger Bethany Miles Katie Miller Suzanne Miller Stephen Moray Allyson Morgan Karen Newton Sarah Newton Brooke Norris Luke Noteboom Michael Nystrom Leslie Ockerman Bethany Olson David Parker Stacey Parrow Pamela Pierce Andrea Pond Kyla Psalmonds Joshua Pummill Paul Redbum Amber Reid Nickolas Remley Brooke Rizor Jacob Roi; Corey Sandusky Scott Sawyer Todd Schantz Kristen Schlachter David Scott Destiny Seeber Jonathon Selvig -V- Michael Sheehan Joshua Sheldon Callie Shumway Erika Simpson Dennis Slaughter Shasta Smith Ronald Solmes II Amy Songer Tiffany Steward Patti Stockham Tara Stockham Laura Storm James Storms Steven Storrs Charles Tefft Ryon Terpening Charles Thomas Laura Thomas Kenneth Thompson Tyson Walther Michael Wank Luke Warner Joshua Warren Adam Whitney rrinnKincne lEIRRREm Teva Wolfe Zachariah Woodley Not pictured: Beauregard Mason. John McCarty. Lance Mcllvain. Jason Miller. Linsey Moore. Bradford Myers. Ragnar Needham. Naomi Nicholson. Anthony O Heran. .Aaron Potter. Michael Pursell. Joshua Ray. Lucas Reaser, Kandy Reed. Jamie Reid. Lisa Rosenberger. Timothy Russell. Nelson Sandusky. Sara Slagstad. Donald Smith. Silas Smith. Levi Solmes. Stormie Souter. Amber Swain. Michael Talarek. Brian Teunessen. David Teunessen. Travis Tudor. Amanda Ulrich. Tyler Viher. Melissa Vincent. Michael Weedall. Eric Weick. Heidi Wilkins PHICS ,y. Hastings DEWEYS SALES & SERVICE AND AUTO SALES 1111 W Green St.. Hastings 945-4915 PENNOCK HOSPITAL Iooo W Green. Hastings 948-3139 PARTS PLUS BARRY AUTO SUPPLY, INC 304 N. Broadway • 948-8046 Complete Machine Shop Service HASTINGS ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC PC Mw. Memw. MD ADOS OffylS Ur*. MO. ABOS-KftkrtCatfM-C PAUL PETERSON 329 W Mill St. Hastings 1435 S Hanover. Hastings 945-9529 • 1-800-596-1005 945-2700 948-8001 945-2425 DREISBACH PONTIAC OLDS • GMC TRUCK MILLER REAL ESTATE BUCKLAND AGENCY NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS 328 N. Michigan. Hastings 149 W. State Street. Hastings 511 W. State St.. Hastings 241 W. State St.. Hastings 945-5182 948-3720 945-3437 WBCH WELTON'S CHRYSLER SUPERSTORE OF HASTINGS PLUMB’S VALU-RITE 948-8000 . 11235 S Wall Lake Rd . Delton 623-5115 100.1 FM Hastings 401 N Broadway. Hastings 945-5352 1455 W. State St.. Hastings 902 W. State St.. Hastings ■World's Best Country" 945-9383 or 1-800-888-6164 945-4921 GAVIN FORD-MERCURY GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME HASTINGS FLOWER SHOP BOSLEY PHARMACY 430 W. State St., Hastings । 1310 N. Michigan Ave . Hastings 328 5 Broadway, Hastings 402 N Michigan. Hastings 948-8558 945-2421 945-3252 945-3484 DEAN’S NAPA BROWN'S CUSTOM INTERIORS TOM’S MARKET ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE 122 N Jefferson St.. Hastings 948-9696 BILL SEIF CHEVROLET, BUICK & GEO, INC STATE FARM INSURANCE 102 Cook Road. Hastings 1005 W. Green St. Hastings "Your Local Aulo Parts Store" PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE FBI FLEXFAB HORIZONS INTERNATIONAL, INC 221 N. Industrial Park, Hastings 945-2479 241 E. State Rd.. Hastings 945-5572 1569 Bedford Road lM-37|. Hastings 945-5113 • 118 S. lefferson St.. Hastings 945-3429 PONDEROSA 220 S Market. Hastings 948-3700 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 27. 1999 SPRAY, continued from page 3 lion caterpillars before spraying. thc*c will still be 200.000 afterward, which Is a lol of caterpillars." she said. "Residents still must take individual action by sticky banding trees (backward duct tape works fine) or cloth banding trees (burlap folded over a piece of rope) and cleaning caterpillars from the band into a solution of soapy water each afternoon. "Use of pesticides such as Sevin. Isotox and Orthcne is not recommended. These sprays are harmful to pets, children and other living organisms in the area." Harris said. More information about effective ac­ tion at home may be obtained at the Con­ servation District office. 1611 S. Hanover. Suite 105, Hastings. "Those residents who were sprayed with Gypchek will still find high numbers of gypsy moth caterpillars." she said. "Gypchek works differently than Foray 48F. Instead of killing caterpillars individ­ ually as they ingest the substance from the leaves, Gypchek spreads a virus that affects only gypsy modi caterpillars Tlie effects of this application are less immediate and potentially less effective. Because of the presence of threatened and endangered species such as the Mitchell Satyr butterfly Plan a BIG "Money Making" GARAGE SALE...advertise It In both the Reminder on Tuesday and Banner on Thursday! .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASA.NTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11 00 am. Evening Service at 6: 00 p m , Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m ST. ANDREWS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev. David T Hustwick. vicar at 948-9604 St Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Sure Road. Hastings. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship iO 45 a.m Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are Rainbows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broad* sy. Hastings, Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 9:00 a.m.; Rev. Ken Vaught; 11:00 ajn.; Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 8.00 p.m.; BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m ; freewill of­ fering. We welcome you to om church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (f ormer1)- the Hastings Grace Brethren Chunk), 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver, Pastor limehtus. 945-9224. Sunday Services 9:45 am. - Bible Classes • for all ages. 10:40 a m. - Morning Worship. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith. 5:30 p.m. Youth meet­ ing with “Youth With a Message", 945-9224; 6 30 p m - Bible Study for all EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the HMd­ Wide Anglican Communion.- 315 W Center St (corner of S. Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Sunday Worship Services - 8 a.m and 10 a.m Christian Education 10 a.m. Nursery Available at 10 a.m QUIMBY UNITLD METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship Ham. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Calholic Church. Hastings. Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8.00 a.m. and 11 00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Bioadway. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour, 11 00 a m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m.. 9:55 a m. and 11:20 am Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m., Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley, Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sundav Morning: 9 30 a m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m Warrior, (grades K5th). serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6:00 p.m.; Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6­ 121h). Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. (Child care prwided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058. St. Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 a.m. 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch - Music; Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children and adults. Morning Worship Service. 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday - Family Night 6:00 p.m., Awana. Jr. & Sr. High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer. Thursday A.M. - Women's Bible Study. Thursday P.M. - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study. Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett, 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, childrent min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Ben Herring, v. hedchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth meet­ ings, Junior-Senior High. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIT CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs. Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times: 9:00 a m. Traditional; 10:15 a.m. Sun­ day School, 11.15 a_m. Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery provided Ju­ nior church. Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. This information onworshipsen’ices is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 8799 Gull Road, Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243; 616­ 629-9251 Dial-An-lnspiration. Minister: Rev Maria Barcewski; Co-Minister: Rev. Gerre Parker. Time: 10:15 a m. Healing Service; 11 00 a.m. Celebration. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Worship I i a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman, Pastor. Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos tn the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St., Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 am Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. Kid’s quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m.. Kid’s Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St., Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. May 30 8:45 a.m., Sunday School (all ages), IO00 worship, potluck after. Thursday. May 27 - 4:00 p.m. Chil­ dren^ Choir, 4:45 Youth Ensemble; 7:00 Aduh Choir. Teen AA/NA Saturday, May 29 - 8:00 p.m. NA. Tuesday, June I - 7:00 p.m. Shep­ herd Comm; 7:30 Over Anon. Wednesday. June 2 - Sarah Circle. Dinner Out. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music, Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all noo*s -’oadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 al 10 30 a.m SUNDAYS: 9:30 a m Sunday School - Every Sunday, classes arc available for EVERY­ ONE! Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level. Three classes. Goodwill. Genests and In His Steps, are taught for adults; 10:30 a m. Coffee fellow­ ship; 1100 a m Worship - child care available for infants &. tod­ dlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for apes 5 thru 2nd grade. SUN­ DAY. JUNE 6 - We will begin our Summer Schedule. 9:30 a.m Wor­ ship Services & Jr Church; 10:30 a.m Coffee. Radio Broadcast. Look for our Vacation Bible School schedule coming soon! FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor. Sally C. Keller, Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. May 27 6:45 p.m. Praise learn. Friday. May 28 - Congratulations and Best Wishes to Barbara Hoisted and Jeff Arnold on their Wedding Day! Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Hastings High School Class of 1999! Sunday. May 30 - 8 30 a.m Chancel Chiotr Warm-up. 9:00 a.m Traditional Worship Service*. 9:50 a.m. Children's Worship; 10 00 a.m. Senior Tea in Sharpe Hall; 10:10 a.m Sunday School for ■all ages; 11 20 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service* *Nur$ery is pro­ vided during both Worship Ser­ vices The 9 00 Service is broad­ cart over WBCH AM Radio Mon­ day. May 31 - Memorial Day Church Office Closed. Tuesday. June I - 8:30 a m Women’s Bible Study - Sr High Classroom. Wednesday. June 2 - 10:00 a m Menders meet to assemble ncwsletten. 7 00 p m Chancel Chotr in some of the Yankee Springs and Or­ angeville spray blocks, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service mandated the use of Gypchek in these areas." Because of the heavy rain showers on the day of the spraying and the following day. areas sprayed with Gypchek will not see re­ lief from the caterpillar infestation this year, she said. "It is very important for res­ idents in these areas to band their trees to reduce defoliation. "The U.S. Forest Service and the Michi­ gan Department of Agriculture will con­ Areas sprayed with Foray 48F are ex­ pected to experience full effectiveness be­ cause they were sprayed with more titan four hours to spare before the rain fell. "As long as Foray 48F is sprayed at least four hours before rain, it will work as it is supposed to." Harris said. Die next phase of the Gypsy Mod) Sup­ Joyce M Buehler ______Nancy Jane Snyder______ | FREEPORT - Mrs. Joyce M. Buehler, age 58. of Freeport, passed away Monday, May 24. 1999 at home, after a long battle with cancer Mrs. Buehler was bom on June 23. 1940 in Hastings, the daughter of Joseph and Blanche (Mitchell) Kauffman. • She was raised in the Freeport area and graduated from Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Joyce was married to Milton Buehler on June 1. 1957. Joyce was a homemaker, avid reader, she enjoyed Canvass Craft and Ceramics. She was a Past Grand Chief of the Pythian Sisters of Michigan, a member of Freeport Chapter #478 O.E.S. serving twelve years as Worthy Matron, member of Irving Grange #55 and a member of Hiawatha Rebekah Lodge #53 of Hastings. Joyce devoted her life lo her family and enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. She was prmrrirrt in death by her parents, Joseph and Blanche Kauffman; sister, Theo Swan and brothers, Lawrence, Glenn and Eart Kauffman. Mrs. Buehler is survived by her husband of 42 years. Milton; her children, Barbara (Ronald) Bond of Lake Odessa, Karen (Brian) Weller of Wayland, Milton (Brenda) Buehler of Hastings, Bruce (Jennifer) Buehler of Lake Odessa, and Kelly (Lany) Strouse of Hastings; eleven grandchildren. Rebekah, Rhonda and Ronald Bond, Joseph Finkbeiner, Ben and B J Buehler and Jacob and Brianna Buehler and Matt, Andy and Josh Strouse; sisters, Elaine McMillan, and Grace Fair, brothers, William Kauffman. Robert Kauffman and George Kauffman. Funeral and Committal Services for Mrs. Buehler will be held Thursday morning. May 27, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. al the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Douglas Reichenbach officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Gordon P. VanElst HASTINGS - Mr. Gordon P. VanElst, age 67, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, May 20.1999 at his residence. Mr. VanEIs' was bom May 31, 1931 in Grand Rapids, the son of George and Elizabeth (Vanderlaan) VanElst. He attended school in Grand Rapids. He worked for K & R Construction Company for nine years. He spent most of his life fanning, from 1963 to 1991, He owned and operated G & G Pork Farm. Mr. VanElst married, Joyce Vandcrmculcn in 1948 and she preceded him in death on September 26, 1987. He married Genevieve Jager on September 15, 1990. He enjoyed traveling, gardening. stone collecting. Mr. VanElst was a loving husband and father. He was also preceded in death by his parents. Mr. VanElst is survived by his wife, Genevieve VanElst of Hastings; sons. Dave (Sandra) VanElst of Middleville, and Gary (Kim) VanElst of Middleville; daughter. Debra (David) Bray of Middleville; stepchildren, Sherrie Hockin of Grand Rapids. Valerie Daniels of Hastings. Donavan Hockin of Dowling, and Lance Hockin of Detroit; four grandchildren; four step grandchildren, sisters. Arlene (Bill) VanBeek of Hershey, Michigan, and Alice (Max) Shippy of Lowell: brothers, John (Alberta) VanElst of Wyoming, and Robert (Connie) VanElst of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held, with interment at Graceland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. K.?ep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER "Prticnpiiom" - 11R S Jeffenon - 945-3429 To Subscribe, call us at... HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 616-945-9554 Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Michigan tinue to monitor defoliation aerially and from the ground m the Gypchek areas In­ formation from their study will be used to review treatment methods tn threatened and endangered species areas." NASHVILLE - Nancy Jane Snyder, age 45. of Nashville, passed away Sunday. May 23.1999 at her residence. Nancy was bom April 19, 1954 in Muskegon, the daughter of James ad Shirley (Warren) Gay. She attended school in Muskegon and graduated from Holt High School in 1972. Mrs. Snyder married Richard A. Snyder September 9, 1972 and they moved to the Nashville area in 1985. She worked at Sassy Incorporated in Grand Rapids for the past fifteen years. She enjoyed collecting antiques and refinishing them, traveling, and being with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Mrs. Snyder is survived by her husband. Rick Snyder of Nashville; sons, Scott Snyder and Tom Snyder both of Nashville; three grandsons. Jordon, Cody and Jason; two sisters. Tenia (Jerry) Brama of Kentwood. Sharon Walters of Lansing; many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services for Nancy were held Wednesday, May 26. 1999 at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend James Hynes and Reverend Judy Romans officiated. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Susan K VanderKooi MIDDLEVILLE Susan K. VanderKooi R.N., age 46. of Middleville, went to be with her Lord. Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester. Minnesota. Susan was bom on November 19, 1952 in Muskegon, the daughter of Hany V. and Ernestine M. (Lambert) VanderKooi. She was raised in Muskegon, snd attended Fruitport Community Schools, graduating in 1970. She graduated from Hackley School of Nursing in Muskegon in 1973. Sue was employed by Pennock Hospital, Hastings as a Critical Care Nurse. She had previously worked at Blake Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Florida and Lansing General in Lansing. Sue was an avid reader, she enjoyed cooking and loved animals. She was a loving daughter, sister and aunt who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Sue is survived by her parents, Hany V. and Ernestine VanderKooi of Muskegon; two sisters, Janet M. (James) Pascavis of Muskegon and Terri L. VanderKooi of Middleville; one nephew. Jim Pascavis and one niece, Jessica Pascavis; two special friends, Joyce Domire, Brenda Callihan and a host of other special friends. Funeral and Committal Services for Sue were held Monday morning. May 24,1999 at Peace Reformed Church. Reverend F.L. "Red" Faber officiated . Interment was in Mona View Cemetery. Muskegon. In lieu of flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. I I Donald D. Kruger, Sr. WOODLAND - Mr. Donald D. Kruger. Sr., age 80. of Woodland, passed away Sunday, May 23. 1999 al Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Kruger was bom on February 21, 1919 in Wakefield, the son of Paul and Celia (Pellerin) Kroger He retired from Consumers Power Company as a Gas Lingman. He served in the Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter. Pamela Jean; four brothers and one sister. Mr. Kroger is survived by his wife, Irene (MacNeil); sons. David of McBain. Donald Jr., of Woodland and Ronald (Teresa) of Woodland; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three brothers, Russell of Wayland, Raymond of Hastings and William of Lake Odessa. Funeral Services for Mr Kroger were held on Wednesday. May 26. 1999 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Pastor Cart Litchfield officiated. Interment was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the care of Irene Kroger. pression Program is a follow-up on the de­ foliation in the spray blocks. Harris will be monitoring the defoliation and reporting the results to Ute stale Department of Agri­ culture in late June The Barry Conservation District will take culls between June I and Sept. 1 from Itomcowncrs who want their property sur­ veyed for potential participation in next year’s suppression program. Interested homeowners should call (616) 948-8056 between 9 am and 4 p.m. on regular business days. Shawn D. Biek HASTINGS - Shawn D. Biek. age 18, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, May 20, 1999 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Shawn was bom April 27, 1981 in Hastings, the son of Phillip Biek and Beverly White. He attended Hastings area schools, St. Johns school and the latest at Maple Valley school. Shawn enjoyed music, fishing and electronics. Shawn is survived by his mother. Beverly (Russell) Wilkins of Hastings; brothers, Rick Wilson, David Hoaglin, Chris Hoaglin; sisters, Beth Wilkins. Cherie Hoaglin and Dani Wilkins all of Hastings; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 22, 1999 at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Jerry Edmonds officiated. Memorials may be made to Hastings High School Athletic Department. I Gale L. (Johnson) Neff [ CLOVERDALE - Gale L. (Johnson) Neff, age 41, of Cloverdale, passed away Monday. May 24. 1999 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Gale was bom on April 7. 1958 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of LaVem C. and Florence A. (McLain) Johnson. Gale graduated from high school and was employed at Cloverdale Store as a Sales Oat She enjoyed her children, gardening and her lawn. She was preceded in death by her mother, Florence A. Johnson. Gale is survived by her husband. Glenn Allen; father, LaVem Johnson and step mother, Donna Johnson of Grand Rapids; children. Wenona Baker of Allegan. Dylon Allen of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Chris, Shannon and Cody Neff all al home; sisters, Betty Heeringa of Hastings, and Suzanne Lattrel of Morley; step brothers and step sisters, Doug Smith, Jerry Smith. Ed Smith, Linda Haven and Michelle Smith; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Graveside Services for Gale will be held Friday, May 28. 1999 u 11:00 a.m. ■ Wilcox Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Directions: Take M-66 to Cloverdale Road, turn east to cemetery. Memorials would be appreciated to be made to Gale's children. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Letha M. Wilkins MIDDLEVILLE ■ Mrs. Letha M. Wilkins, age 79. of Middleville, passed away Friday, May 21, 1999 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Wilkins was bom on February 1, 1920, the daughter of Warren and Nellie (Tewksbury) Kidder. She was raised and attended school in Freeport. Mrs. Wilkins was a homemaker, she enjoyed traveling, reading, painting, sewing, child care and spending time with her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her first husband. Mervin C. Nichols, and second husband, Ernest F. Wilkins; brothers and sisters. Jay. Warren, Byron, Bill. Beulah. Mabel, Bell, Virginia, and Evelyn. Mrs. Wilkins is survived by ha daughter. Sharon A. Main of Middleville; three sons, Mervin (Geri) Nichols of Hastings. Frank (Mary) Nichols of Fletcher, Oklahoma, and Neil (Sandra) Wilkins of Freeport; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; four brothers. George Kidder of Hastings. Hany Kidder of Freeport, Kelly Kidder of Lowell, end Herman (Fred) Kidder of Florida; three sisters, Lucy Karcha of Freeport. Thelma (Clifford) Treat of Hastings, and Wanetta Jenson of Galesburg, several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services for Mrs. Wilkins were held Tuesday morning. May 25,1999 at the Irving Township Cemetery. Irving Township. Reverend Richard Taggart officiated. Memorials may be made to DVA of America. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 27. 1999 - Page 9 Social NcUJS lake Odessa N€UUS ................. Whiting-Anderson set Sept. 14 wedding Ms. Patricia Whiting and the late Mr. Ronald C. Whiting, of Hastings, announce the engagement of their daughter Cozettc R. Whiting, and Trent J. Anderson of Kala­ mazoo. He is tlie son of Donald and Carol Anderson, Napoleon. The bride-elect is a graduate of Kalama­ zoo Valley Community College and is con­ tinuing education at Western Michigan Uni­ versity; she is an advertising sales represen­ tative with the Kalamazoo Gazette. Her finance is a graduate of Napoleon High School and Western Michigan Uni­ versity; he is a designer/sales representative with Truss Technologies Inc. A Sept. 18 wedding is being planned. Boomers to celebrate 50th anniversary Norman and Doris (Richards) Boomer were married June 4, 1949 at the First Pres­ byterian Church here in Hastings. They have always lived in the Hastings area. Their children arc Mrs. Bruce (Vicki) Smith of Grand Rapids, Steve Boomer of Hastings, Mrs. James (Lori) Olmstead of Nashville and Dave Boomer of Hastings. They have ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Please celebrate with them by sending a card to: 5265 E. M-79, Nashville, Ml 49073. Marguerite Lewis will be 85 June 4 Mrs. Walter J. (Marguerite) Lewis will be 85 years old on June 4th. She worked for over 30 years for Hastings Mfg. and also Lewis Electric. Please help us celebrate her birthday with a “card shower.” Her mailing address is P.O. Box 108. Cloverdale, Ml 49035. Virginia Utter to mark 90th It’s Virginia Utter’s 90th birthday. Please join us for the celebration at Woodland Township Fire Department, 156 S. Main, Woodland, Saturday, June 5, 1 to 4 p.m. LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Boa«d Meeting May 12, 1999-7:00 p.m. Caned to order and Pledge to Allegiance. Present: Hause. Hansford. Palmer, Walters. McKenna. Edwards and seven guests Absent Munjoy Minutes of the regular meeting neld on April 14, 1999 approved Minutes of the special meeting held on Apnl 29. 1999 approved Treasurers report received and placed on hie Building inspectors report received and placed on file Electrical inspectors report received and placed on hie Motion to adopt Resolution No 65 approving Barry County Sold Waste Management Plan Up­ date Motion to transfer $7,000.00 from the Building Administrator s salary fund to Zoning Administra­ tor s salary fund Motion to pay vouchers and payroll vouchers Motion to accept Gary Moore's resignation as Rutland Charter Township Electrical Inspector Motion to adopt Resolution No 66 to enter into contract with Tom Thompson as Electrical In­ spector for Rutland Charter Township Motion to adopt Resolution No 67 adopting electrical permit fees Motion to grant tentative approval for Swan Hollow Plat Moton to proceed with process of putting a proposition on the ballot for the Special Election on August 8.1999. asking to override millage roll­ back for operating purposes Adjournment at 7 42 p m Respectfully submitted, Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (5/27) LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent a Estate Ale No. 99-22590-8E Estate of James Jackson Booher Social Secu­ rity No 304-09-2754 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE: A hearing was held on May 19th in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Keith H. Klopp requesting Keith H Klopp be appointed personal representative of James Jackson Booher who lived at 749 Beechwood Dr.. Delton. Michigan ar j who died 4/2/99. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated 10/20/92 be admitted to probate Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or lo both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Date 5/21/99 Keith H. Klopp 1120 Shoreline Drive Cicero Indiana 46034 317-964-5414 (5/27) Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD May 12. 1999 AU Board Members present Approved ogenda, treasurer s report and min­ utes of previous meeting Approved motion not to donate funds for ani­ mal shelter Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Barbara Earl (5/27) Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them.. The BANNER To Subscribe, cadi us at... 945-9554 .. ............................................................................ There will be a Memorial Day service at Lakeside Cemetery at 11 a.m. Monday. May 31, if tradition holds. The local VFW post has arranged this service for years. The Lakewood High School band is planning to play at the service. This is usually followed later by a short parade downtown. The Scbewa Center Asso.'iatiun will hold its annual meeting Monday. May 31. at the Scbewa Center United Methodist Church dining room with a potluck meal followed by a business meeting with election of some of its officers. Friends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, after a lapse of two months when there was insufficient business to warrant a meeting. The spring newsletters were mailed to more than 300 following the last meeting. Next important event for the Friends is the bratwursl sale at Art in the Park Saturday, July 3. Nearly 40 volunteers, under the direction of Nancy Hickey and Bill Sutton, carry out this massive effort of preparing and selling about 1500 sandwich­ es. Pop is also sold. Condiments arc provid­ ed. Tlie sandwiches are available with sauerkraut. The Friends will underwrite many expenses of the summer reading pro­ gram at the library, which begins in early June The last weeks of school have been busy for students and parents alike with final productions for band and choral groups, as well as sports teams. Monday evening the gymnasium at LHS had a good crowd to hear the jazz band and symphonic band in their farewell concert. David MacQueen directed both bands. One feature of the jazz performance was the addition of vocals by Andrea Thelen, on one number. She was joined by Jonathan Farman in another num­ ber. College student Jason Constantine was guest artist on saxophone on two jazz pieces. The concert band highlighted a trombone duct with father and son Keith and Brian Closson in one segment. The senior Closson has been band director at Saranac schools for 16 years and is now principal at the Sunfield school, part of the Lakewood system. Other Closson children in the bands were Eric and Kristine. Every concert highlights many soloists and sec­ tions. The percussion section of the concert band had one spectacular number. MacQueen acknowledged the graduating seniors in each band at the conclussion of the evening. Center Stage dancers from Woodland performed at Hastings Central School Auditorium Saturday evening and on Sun­ day afternoon with two, .distinct programs. Hundreds of parents, grandparents and friends filled the auditorium both times. Dancers ranged from preschool youngsters to advanced students who arc graduating from high school. Kelly Sanderson is the studio owner and teacher. She is assisted by other teachers. Her building in downtown Woodland has studios both upstairs and down so classes arc held simultaneously. Lakewood High School graduation will be held on the Unity Field tonight (Thurs­ day, May 27). Baccalaureate services were held last Sunday evening in the gymnasium. Central United Methodist Church hon­ ored its graduates Sunday morning with recognition during the service and again at a reception following the morning worship service. The evening circle of United Methodist Women hosted the reception. The seniors had a receiving line. Their greeters then proceeded to the table with its silver service and decorated cake and punch. The Bylsma family came from Grand Rapids so son Orry could attend wearing his cap and gown from Grand Rapids Christian High School, along with others from Lakewood who are graduating. Another musical program held at Lake­ wood's high school auditorium May 20 was that of the sixth-graders in their first major concert. Each segment of the program was introduced by one of their own who showed confidence in their public speaking. Sever­ al played solos. Some had piano accompa­ niment. The directing was shared by David MacQueen and Phil David. Walter Russell, whose funeral was held Wednesday, had come to Lake Odessa upon his discharge from the U.S. Navy after a career that began before he was 18. During his many years of service, his mother at Carson City had died and he had no home to which to return. He came here where his brother Carroll and wife Martha owned the bakery and made his home with them until his marriage to Maijoric Vermilyea. He was employed by Lakewood schools as a custo­ dian until his second retirement. He was a member of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. He had been a patient at Laurels of Fulton for only a few weeks. Day by day more flowers appear at the cemeteries. Cold weather on the weekend end for the early part of this week kept many people from doing their planting in urns. Beauty bushes and lilacs arc in bloom, as arc the spirca bushes. The seasonal wildflower display is free for the viewing on Wellman Road between Brown Road and Jordan Road in Woodland Township. Waves of lavandar and white blossoms sweep off to the west, especially along the creek banks and edges of the woodlots. Four members of the Bond family visited a family friend in Lake Odessa Monday They were seeking information on their ancestors, the Goodwin. Locke. Bond, * ..................... Hency families, who lived in Ionia County years ago. They were delighted to find names and dates in the genealogy society’s archives at the depot. Easton, Otisco and Ronald township records provided the date they sought. Two of the sisters were visiting their brother and sister at Mason, coming from Virginia and Florida for their annual visit. They were impressed by variety of services available in the village and the food here. The Red Cross Bloodmobile was held Monday at Fellowship Hail, there were 63 successful donors of 67 presenters. Four were first-time donors. Several gallon pins were awarded. This was an excellent pro­ duction, considering that there was another mobile unit at Sunfield on the same day and there had been a blood drive at Lakewood High School only three weeks earlier. Ann Adams was in charge of the canteen. Harian Bvrkec is the local chairman. Men from the host church arranged tables and chairs Sunday in anticipation of the drive and oth­ ers helped with the unloading of equipment Monday. Board members of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met on Monday evening (May 10) for the annual election of officers. Two additional vice presidencies were added, as allowed by the constitution and by-laws. Three directors had been re-elect­ ed at the May 13 meeting of the member­ ship. Officers for the 1999-2000 year are President John Waite, Vice President Richard Heaven; Vice President for Finan­ cial Development Tom Pickens; Vice Presi­ dent of Membership Elaine Gariock; Secre­ tary Betty Carey. Treasurer Michael McCartney. Other directors who serve arc Jacqueline Gilliland. Lynda Cobb, Pamela Swiler. William Lynch and Laurel Garlinger. The newly elected vice presidents arc not directors, but now have voting priv­ ileges. The president announced that the hollyhocks have arrived for the sale. The entertainment schedule is complete for Depot day. Handicapper signs arc mounted on the ramp at the depot for parking. The tent is rented for Depot day. Patrons arc reminded to bring their own lawn chairs this year. Chairs normally borrowed from a local church will be needed for seating for a wedding reception. GIRL, Rylyn Mary Judkins, bom at Metro­ politan Hospital on April 30. 1999 at 11:39 a.m. to Greg and Nienkc Judkins of Mid­ dleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. Morgan of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Justin Charles, bom April 29 to John and Dccna James of Grand Rapids. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. He was welcomed home by big brother. Cooper, age 14 months. Happy grandparents arc Vem and Judy James of Ballwin, MO., and Dean and Jean Hyde of Lake Odessa. GIRL, Abbie Christine, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 3, 1999 at 8:19 a.m. to Greg and Liz Endsley of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. Abbie was welcomed home by big sister, Brooke, and big brother, Tyler. Grandpar­ ents are Paul and Dee Endsley of Hastings and Ron and Myrna Weaver of Sault Ste. Marie. Great-grandparents are Barbara Endsley of Hastings and Ted and Myrtle Nielsen and Zclla Weaver of Shelby. BOY, Robert Oliver IV, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 7, 1999 at 12:16 a.m. to Melissa and Robert Brown III of Mid­ dleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inch­ es long. GIRL, Logan Mae, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 7, 1999 at 1:34 a.m. to Greg and Cris (Sarver) Fish of Hastings. Weigning 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Julianna Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 10, 1999 at 6:45 p.m. to Daniel and Marcia Wolf of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 1/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jonathan, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 10, 1999 at 6:29 p.m. to Tonya BOY, Alex Jeffrey, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on. <ay 10,1999 at 8:17 a.m. to Ann and Jeff Gicrzak of Sunfield. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Derrek Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 14, 1999 at 8:24 a.m. to Tonja Jean Valdez of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs.and 20 inches long. GIRL, Alex Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 15, 1999 at 10:24 a.m. to Samuel and Maggie Wilkinson of Miodleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Cyris Hayden, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 11, 1999 at 8:06 to Nicole Kidder and Paul Barrett of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 22 inches long. BOY, Titus John, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 17, 1999 at 1:22 p.m. to Kyle and Stephanie Poortcnga of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Shiyla Marce, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 19, 1999 at 8:20 a.m. to Ran­ di Couts and Kevin Bower of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Cody James, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 18, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. to Sara Burghdoff of Alto. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 1/4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Tabitha Louise Glasgow, bom at Spectrum Health Downtown on April 5, 1999 to Robert and Tammy Glasgow. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 14,1999 The place (or places) of ELECTION are indicated below: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AND PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY Names of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: (indicate Term of Office of each candidate) KIMBERLY A. ALDERSON (4 YEAR TERM) DONALD A. MYERS (4 YEAR TERM) The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESnONS will be voted upon: (Summarize all Propositions briefly below, in cases that Oualificaitons of Electors other than the usual ones are Involved, it may be advisable to state that fact.) NONE The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 a.m., and remain open until 8:00 p.m„ of the same Election Day. Dated: April 16,1999 Donald A. Myers Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 27. 1999 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR TH -XT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mads by Mark W Cunningham and Susan C Cunningham hus­ band and wife (original mortgagors) lo Banc One Financial Services. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated No­ vember 24. 1997. and recorded on December 6. 1997 in Document #1004993. Barry County Records Mich.gan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE AND 65/100 Do«ars ($43,829 65) including interest at 12 950% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 100 p.m..on June 24. 1999 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE Barry County. Mchigan and are described as Parcel ’A" A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Commencing 98 Links North of the center of said Section, thence North 47.5 de­ grees West 3 Chains 96 Links for the Place of Be­ ginning. thence North 47 5 degrees West 1 Chain 50 Links thence South 42 5 degrees West 2 Chains 50 Links; thence South 47.5 degrees East 1 Chain 50 Links; thence North 42.5 degrees East 2 Chains 50 Links to the Place of Beginning Parcel *B* Commencing at a point 98 Links North of the center of Section 20; thence North 47 5 degrees West 5 Chains and 70 Links to the Northeasterly corner of said lot for Place of Be­ ginning. thence South 42 5 degrees West 10 Rods, thence North 47 5 degrees West 5 Rods, thence North 42.5 degrees East 10 rods; thence South 47 5 degrees East to the Place of Begin­ ning Parcel *C*: A parcel of land tn the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West descnbed as follows Commenc­ ing 64 68 feet North of the center of said Section, thence North 47 degrees 30' West. 360 36 feet to the True Place of Beginning, thence South 42 de­ grees 30' West 165 00 feet, thence North 47 de­ grees 30' West. 15 84 feet, thence North 42 de­ grees 30' East, 165 00 feet; thence South 47 de­ grees 30' East, 15 84 feet to the Place of Begin­ ning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 13. 1999 Banc One Financial Services, Inc FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys for Banc One Financial Services. Inc. 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990101025 Hawks (6-10) Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting May 18,1999 - 7.00 p.m. Cali to order and Pledge to the Flag Adams. Woods, Forster. Tonkin. Albert end 24 citizens presen; Approved Resolutions for paving part of South Shore Drive and part of Keller Road, plaques for cemetery benches purchased from donation by Wilda Fuh estate; resanded previous Ordinance 36 and approved amended Ordinance 36 amend­ ing cemetery ordinance approved a higher limit of S600 for clerk s printer, new maps showing property parcels; new fee schedule for construc­ tion permits Adjournment at 8:12 p m Syfvia W Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patnaa Albert. Supervisor (5/27) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana K. Pebbles to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States Department of Agriculture Mort­ gagee. dated April 15. 1996. and recorded on April 16. 1996, m Uber 657. on page 146, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED FORTY NINE AND 05/100 DOLLARS ($71,149.05). including interest at 6.75% per an­ num Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 100 o'clock p.m on Thursday. June 10. 1999 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings Barry County. Michigan, are descr-bed as The South one half of Lot 1060 and 1059 City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period snail be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 20. 1999 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration United States De­ partment of Agriculture. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES PC 30300 Northwestern Highway Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (5/27) NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and all interests in or bens upon the property described TAKE NOTICE Sale was lawfully made of the following descnbed property for unpaid taxes on the property, and that the undersigned has title to that property under tax deed or deeds issued for the property You are entitled to a reconveyance of this property within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the property is located, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% m addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the ser­ vice and/or cost of publication of the notice The service or publication costs shall be the same as if for personal service of a summons on commenc­ ing a civil action, without other additional cost or charge. If payment as descnbed in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ings for possession of the property. Descriptions of the Land: Barry County. State of Michigan. Yankee Springs Township SEC 19. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 16 WEST COM NW COR SEC 19 T3N-R’hW TH N 89 DEG 4F05- E 903 FT. TO POB TH N 89 DEG 41*«- E 540 FT. TH S 000 DEG 3522* W 1313 66 FT. TH S 00 DEG 22'28* E 453 49 FT TH N rt9 DEG 59 12* W 414.74 FT. TH N 00 DEG 2228’ W 818 34 FT. TH S 89 DEG 4F05’ W 109 35 FT. TH N 946 28 FT TO POB SPLIT 1991 FR O19-L^6XX) Parcel No 08-16-019-026-10 Commonly known as; Vacant Amount Paid: $1138 65 Deed #694 Amount Due. $1707.97 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax tor the year 1992 (Signed) Taxvest Ltd Partnership P.O Box 4008 East Lansing. Ml 48826 TO: Andrew Misak; Spouse of Andrew Misak, Bonita Misak: Dennis A. Misak, Misak Hauling and Disposal. Inc., unknown, unascertained, undeter­ mined. unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and as­ signs. including those who are legally incompetent to act on their own behalf, said individuals being persons indicated to have some interest in the land above descnbed according to Barry County records (6-10) MAPLE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR FULLER ELEMENTARY Maple Valley Public Schools will receive sealed bid proposals from qualified contractors for Playground Equipment at Fuller Elementary School. Proposals may be mailed or delivered in person to Maple Valley Public Schools, Attn: Mr. Clark E. Volz, Superintendent of Schools. 11090 Nashville Highway. Vermontville, Ml 49096. Proposals must be received prior to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10.1999. Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud at 2:15 p.m. All bids will be evalu­ ated after the bid opening. All bids received after 2:00 p.m. of the bid date wit! be returned to the Bidder unopened. Request by Contractors for inclusion as Bidders shall be addressed to the Construction Manager, Wolgast Corporation. Attn.: Mitt Winstead, 4835 Towne Centre Road. Suite 203, Saginaw, Ml 48604, Phone: 517­ 790-9120, Fax: 517-790-9063. Questions regarding the bidding pro­ cedures are to be directed to the Construction Manager. Questions regarding design and drawing/specification intent are to be directed to the Architect, GMB Architects/Engineers, 145 College Avenue. Holland, Ml 49422, Phone: 616-392-7034. A Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of Base Bids shall accompany each proposal. The Bid Security may be in the form of a Bid Bond. Cashier's Check, or Money Order. Bids may not be with­ drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid date. Successful bid­ ders may be required to furnish Surety Bonds as stated in project Specifications. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, accept a bid other than the low Bid. and waive informalities, irregularities and/or errors in the bid proposals which they feel to be in their own best inter­ est. End of Notice. Ann landers Them bones Dear .Ann Landers: I am in medical school, training to be an orthopedic sur­ geon. I would like to offer these suggestions lo your readers so the} don’t show up in my office some day with a broken hip, back pain or a bent-over spine. I. Get your calcium. Few people, partic­ ularly young women, get enough. The most important years for calcium intake are from birth to age 30. After tual. bone density de­ creases. Adequate daily intake is: 1 quart of skim milk, 3 cups of low-fat yogurt or 1/4 pound of cheese. 2. Exercise! Without some stress on the skeleton, one cannot make dense bone. Ex­ ercise with weights or by jumping. If you have arthritis, try low-impact, weight-bear­ ing exercises like walking with wrist and ankle weights. 3. If you arc a woman past menopause, consider cstrogcn-replacemcnt therapy. It can actually increase bone density. 4. Get enough Vitamin D. Many elderly people do not go in the sun or cat enough dairy products. A Vitamin D deficiency can cause poor calcium absorption. You need only 20 minutes of sun on your hands and face per day to get enough Vitamin D. 5. Get enough protein. Protein builds bones. Protein can be found in milk, meat, eggs, beans and grains. 6. Get enough calorics. If you ax dieting, your body starts using proteins, and this can lead to protein deficiency. Small, thin won. m arc the ones who get osteoporosis first. Extra weight on the skeleton, even if it is fat, makes strong bones. Eat enough to stay healthy. Osteoporosis is largely preventable if people follow these rules. Broken bones cause deformity, disability and even death. Please, Ann, tell your readers to take care of themselves. - Future Orthopedic Surgeon in Virginia. Dear Future Surgeon: Thank you for sharing your medical-school information with my readers. And bless you for using simple language that everyone can under­ stand. Tell your professors 1 gave you an Aplus today. Stop moocher Dear Ann Landers: I am a member of a small group of women who meet twice a month at local restaurants for brunch. One woman consistently brings only $2 or $3 with her. She then turns to one of us and asks if we could loan her the difference. She never remembers to pay anyone back. The third time she did this to me. 1 sug­ gested it would be a good idea if she carried at least $10 before she left the ho -c. She came up with a variety of lame excuses and said I was making a mountain out of a mole hill. She is not a big cater, and frankly, it is no big deal to pick up her tab now and then. The money doesn’t bother me, Ann. It’s the fact that I feel she is taking advantage of us, and 1 resent it. This frccloading has been going on for more than a year. The woman is not rich, but then, neither are the rest of us. The oth­ ers in the group aren’t crazy about her mooching, but no one else seems interested in putting an end to it. The woman is be­ coming more than a mere annoyance to me. What should I do about it? - Pass the Salt in Wheaton, III. Dear Wheaton: I hear the birds chirping, and they arc saying, "Cheap, cheap." Be as blunt with Miss Freeloader as you were with me. Tell her flat out that you are tired of her coming up short and you want it stopped. Meanwhile, talk turkey to the other women. Let them know the freeloader is getting to you and you need their backup. ‘Net fills hole Aaron Tait Gross, Hastings and Treece Ann Rau, Hastings. Timothy Richard Shaw, Hastings and Jennifer Irene Wilkinson, Hastings. L/<ivid Martin St. John, Nashville and Rhonda Jean Mays, Nashville. Peter William Cockfield, Shelbyville and Kara Elizabeth Thon, Shelbyville. Rick Alan Frey, Hastings and Beverly LcAnnc Brown, Hastings. Jack K. Secord, Middleville and Maribeth Inez Terry, Middleville. Bernard Lynn Stanton, Hastings and Donna Louise Potter, Hastings. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THS ARM ISA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condrbons of a mortgage made by Betty Lou Hathaway, a single woman (original mort­ gagors) To TMS Mortgage Inc., dba The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated July 7. 1997. and recorded on July 9. 1997 in Uber 701. on Page 328. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the The Bank of New York As Trustee under the Pooling and Ser­ vicing Agreement dated as of August 31, 1997. Series 1997-C, as assignee by an assignment dated August 15. 1996. which was recorded on December 14. 1998. in Document No. 1022307. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE AND 71/100 dollars ($37.143 71). including interest al 11 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Ml, at 100 p.m. on July 1. 1999. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Commencing at the Northwest comer, thence East 530 feet along the North line of said prop­ erty. thence South 240 feet on a line parallel with the West line of said property; thence West 530 feet on a ime parallel with the North line of said property thence North 240 feet on the West line of said property to the pant of beginning of the following descnbed property Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest t'4 of Section 36 Town 1 North Range 7 West and running thence East 16 and 200 chains thence North 24 and 92/100 chains thence West 16 and 2/100 chains thence South 24 and 92/100 chains to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month (s) from the date of such sate Dated May 20. 1999 The Bank of New York As Trustee FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys for The Bank of New York As Trustee 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #990505496 Mustangs (6/17) Dear Ann Landers: My husband. “Duke,” left one of your columns on the kitchen counter for me to see. It was the one about the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine psychiatric study on Internet addiction. Duke thinks I spend too much time on line. Instead of watching him sleep, I log on and chat with friends or do research on the ‘Net. That study was way off base in its analysis of Internet users. A study of 14 ad­ dicts is not a fair sampling of the thousands of people who regularly correspond on line. My husband is a high-ranking military officer who works 16 hours a day six days a week and has done so for over 25 years. Al­ though I have been active in charitable and social organizations, raised our family and done what was necessary to support Duke’s career, I have always lived on military bases and felt restricted. The commander^ wife cannot afford to get too friendly with women whose husbands are of lower rank, and I’ve conducted myself accordingly. Through the ‘Net. 1 have met people from all walks of life. 1 can chat anonymously and say exactly what I think without editing every word and worrying about the ramifi­ cations. I have made friends all over the country and can chat with relatives 1 haven’t heard from in 30 years. These chats have led to wonderful reunions, and my life has been enriched. Duke is jealous of my time on line be­ cause it has absolutely nothing to do with him or his career, and he has no control over it. Being on the 'Net has given me freedom I never expected. I’d like your opinion. Emancipated On-line. Dear On-line: Can it be that your rela­ tionship with Duke is so unfulfilling you arc looking for satisfaction on tlse Internet? Many on-liners 1 hear from sound as if they are in danger of being addicted. Instead of working on their personal relationships, they are seeking to Till the holes in thdr lives with strangers on the Internet. When strangers begin to look better to you than what you have at home, watch out. I suggest marriage counseling to see if you can improve your relationship with Duke. 1 see danger signs all over the place. Beware. Too critical Dear Ann Landers: My son and his ex­ wife have been divorced for eight years. Their children, a boy, 12, and a girl. 10, live with their mother. My son has visitation privileges every other weekend. When I am at my son’s place during weekend visita­ tion, it makes me sad to hear him constantly belittling and criticizing the children. He is like a drill sergeant, always barking orders. I grew up with very little self-esteem be­ cause nothing 1 did was ever good enough in my parents’ eyes. I know firsthand what constant criticism can do to children. Please, Ann, how can 1 suggest to my son that he balance his criticism with praise? I don’t want to alienate him and insult his parenting, but it breaks my heart to see my grandchildren^ faces. It^ as if they are ask­ ing, “Can’t 1 do Anything right'?" - B.R., Middletown, Pa. Dear B.R.: Being too critical can be just as harmful to children as being too permis­ sive. There must be a healthy balance. It is essential that you get this message across to your son. If you don’t feel comfortable talk­ ing to him directly, check out the available books on parenting at your local library or bookstore. Select the one you feel will be most effective, and give it to your son. Tell him, “Since you are a single parent, I thought this might come in handy." Mean­ while, an extra dollop of TLC from Grandma could make a world of difference. What can you give the person who has everything? Ann Landers 'booklet, "Gems," is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. "Gems" is a collection of Ann Landers’ most requested poems and essays. Send a self-addressed, long, busincss-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box J1562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $6.25) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. \ American Fellowship Mutual Insurance Company The Seal of Faithful. Yn< r.:ilv Insnran Automobile Insurance OFFERS MONTHLY POLICIES For “Safe” Drivers. Convenient “Pey es you drive" continuous plan! NO FINANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY Coll ua direct A nnv! Our monthly rates $15“ MANDATORY W FAULT C0VERA6E me vehicle for pleasure and are mamed. ages 25-54, with two or mote cars insured on the same polcy and hve m surrounding areas Cities of Grand premiums We also otter. multiplying rate shown by 3 for three months or 6 tor six months). 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Logan named May 30 as a special day for honoring the graves of Union sol­ diers. Logan was the commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. The GAR had charge of the celebrations in the North­ ern states for many years. It then came to include the veterans of the Spanish- American War and then World War I and World War II. The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion became involved in organization of the parades and ceremonies as the GAR became less able to do so. Now known as Memorial Day, the north­ ern states set May 30 as the day while in the south there are different days known as Memorial Day from April 26 to June 3. In recent years, th$ Iasi Monday in May has been the designated day. with some areas still celebrating on May 30. It has also become a day for placing flowers on civil­ ian graves. There are often parades, dedication of monuments and other ceremonies held on this day. Nashville seems to have had its first offi­ cial observance of Memorial Day (Decora­ tion Day] in 1886. Plans for this celebration began several weeks prior to the day, which in 1886 was on May 31, a Monday. The schools were encouraged to partici­ pate in this observance of the day. set aside to perpetuate the memory of the heroes who died in defense of the flag and homes. The people were encouraged to gather flowers and bring them to be designed in garlands and wreaths to decorate the graves of the heroes who had been brought down in the war. Th$ typ^Hjt was cxctjljcnt for the early observance of the patriotic day and it became an annual event and a Nashville tra­ dition. Jcffbrd’s Post. Grand Army of the Republic, assisted by the Womens Relief Corps, had charge of the Decoration Day observances. Decoration Day 1899 was held in Lake­ view Cemetery. The Rev. R.E. Branch delivered the oration, and five minute talks were given by Attorney Walter Powers, C.L. Glasgow and the Rev. Phillip Holler. Mem­ bers of the Jefford Post. Grand Army of the Republic, the Women’s Relief Corps, sol­ diers of the Spanish-American War. the fire department and the Nashville Comonet Band all participated in the ceremonies. In 1900 it was reported in the Nashville News that over 1,000 people had attended the observance. The Masonic Order, Odd Fellows and the schools had participated in the parade to the cemetery, where speeches were given and the graves were decorated. The Rev. C.M. Welch was the principal speaker and the opera house was packed for this ceremony. In 1901 there were only 20 Civil War vet­ erans to participate in the parade. The Knights of Pythias and the international Order of Odd Fellows joined in the parade to the cemetery and the ceremonies. In 1907 the Nashville News reported a lack of local interest in the traditional observance. There was no parade, no cere­ mony, no music and no oration. There was a baseball game, however, and the Nashville ball team was defeated by the Bissell House team of Grand Rapids. This was played at the driving park located on Kellogg Street. Later the holiday games were played on the new athletic field built near the Thomapple River west of the Main Street stores. The parade route was varied over the years. In 1903, a year after the brick Union schoolhouse was destroyed by fire and rebuilt on the same site, the parade assem­ bled near the new building on Washington Street between Queen and Middle. The World War I troop photo taken in France where General Pershing gave his 1918 Armistice Day message to the U.S. troops Automobiles joined in the parade, circa 1916. parade formed at 10 a.m. marched from the school through the business district and then south to Lakeview Cemetery, led by the Nashville band in their new uniforms. There was a large delegation from Jcffbrd’s GAR Post and the Women’s Relief Corps and school children, as well as members of the fire department. In 1911 the ceremony included the plac­ ing of flowers thrown in the Thomapple River from the North Main Street bridge in honor of the Navy veterans. Walter B. Stillwell designed and sold many of the stones marking the graves in Lakeview Cemetery. Putnam Park, developed in the 1920s, was an ideal site for the ceremonies in 1925. C.W Pennock was the chairman and the Rev. B.J. Adcock of Hastings delivered the address. The Rev. Arthur Longfield read some scripture and the Rev. A.L. Bingman gave the prayer. The Boy Scouts Band played and there was a chorus of eighth grade girls who sang. Feme Schulze gave recitations appropriate to the day. A delega­ tion of school girls were then taken to Lake­ view Cemetery to decorate the graves of the veterans with garlands of flower, marked with miniature flags. In 1931 the American Legion placed flags on the graves of 110 departed Civil War veterans, as well as the graves of 10 World War [I] veterans. Veterans of the Spanish American conflict had been active in Nashville’s Decoration Day parades, but there was no record of those who had died. It was determined that by 1932 those names would be part of the Memorial Day cere­ monies. There was the traditional afternoon baseball games and the Thomapple Lake Pavilion opened on Decoration Day with a dance in the evening with the music of Wit Thomas’s orchestra. The Hastings Lions Club honored the Civil War veterans at a dinner and program in the American Legion Hall in Hastings. Gideon Kennedy of Nashville, 93 years old, was the oldest veteran present. George O. Dean of Nashville was age 89. Other veter­ ans of the area who attended this dinner in 1931 were Richard Wickwirc, William Bivens, Jacob Hanner. Charles Cruso and Frank Rowley. Capt. L. B. Pottei and M.B. Brooks were not able to attend the dinner. In 1933 Memorial Day was cloudy and rainy with cold winds, mixed with spaces of sunshine. There was no regular ceremony in 1933, but World War I veterans came from Hastings on Sunday afternoon in a cir­ cle of visits to Barry County cemeteries to decorate the graves of veterans to hold a memorial service at each. There were 11 World War I veterans in Lakeview, along with the graves of veterans of the Civil War and the graves of Spanish-American veter­ ans were visited. Lt. Adalbert Fowler, a dentist, who had grown up in the area and served with the Pacific fleet, was the site of the ceremonies. Dr. Fowler died in 1928. In 1944 Memorial Day services were held in front of the mausoleum in'Lakcview Cemetery. There were about 200 people in attendance. Fred Ackert, scoutmaster, was the master of ceremonies and Boy Scout Troop 177 assisted with the services. The high school band played three numbers under the direction of Ennis Flemming Gene Montgomery led the pledge of alle­ giance. Jim Alerman led the scouts in giv­ ing their oath. The Rev. Harold R. Krieg gave the prayer. Scout Lyle Belson gave the Gettysburg Address. Ray L. Thompson then spoke, recalling the armistice message giv­ en by General John Pershing first given to the American soldiers in France. He then called attention to the war Americans were currently engaged in, stating that this war will bring new meaning for Memorial day to millions of American homes. This pro­ gram closed for the audience joining in singing “God Bless America.” the playing of taps by Hugh Snow in the distance, and the benediction by the Rev. Krieg. The graves of the veterans were then decorated by a group of school girls with arms full of flowers. The graves in Lakeview Cemetery arc now marked by Thomapple Valley VFW Post No. 8260 and the Nashville Fire Department placed flags on the graves of departed firemen. Nashville had a record number of veter­ ans of the Civil War. In 1930 there were ten Civil War veterans living in the village, a.» well as several who lived in the community. At the time of this survey, those living with­ in the village were: Myron B. Brooks, Charies Cruso, George Dean. Richard Wickwire, Gideon, Kennedy, Lucien B. Potter, Jacob Hancr. Chris A. Hough. John Hinckley and Richard Miller. Their average age in 1930 was 87. with a total of 783 years. Other area Civil War veterans includ­ ed William Biven. Frank Rowley. Webb Cole and John Wertz. Several of the Nashville area veterans had seen Abraham Lincoln and even shook hands with him. Myron B. Brooks. Nashville’s last surviving Civil War veteran died in 1936 from a self inflicted pistol wound. Capt. Lucien B. Potter lived to the age of 96, dying on May 6, 1934. Lucien B. Potter was the father of Justice William W. Potter. Supreme Court of Michigan and Barry County historian. Lucien enlisted at age 23, on Aug. 23, 1861. He was mustered into Co. 1 2nd Missouri Infantry on Sept. 3, 1861. He was commissioned as a captain, Co. I. 2nd Missouri volunteers. He was dis­ charged on Sept. 19, 1865. He was wound­ ed at Memphis, Mo., when he was hit in the back about an inch from his spine. He is buried in the Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove Township. John Hinckley enlisted in the regular Army at age 16 in May 1862. by falsifying his birthday. He was with the 23rd Regi­ ment of Illinois Infantry. He was one of those who saw President Lincoln. He was discharged at Richmond in May 1865. He died in Nashville in 1931. John’s older bi other. Peter, died in 1862 while serving with the 6th Michigan Infantry at New Orleans. The Spanish-American War became real­ ity for Nashville when recruiter Lt. C.O. Fountain of Grand Rapids arrived in Nashville on June 13. 1898. Frank D. Smith, nephew of Charles and Agnes Put­ nam. enlisted in Battery E. 4th Artillery. He died from basal meningitis and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery. His brother, Fred, joined the same battery a few months later. He lived until 1937 and is also buned in Lakeview Cemetery. Other Nashville area men who enlisted in the 35th Michigan Volunteers, Co. K. were Homer Ryan. Ed Mallory, Charles Hart­ ford. L.A. Williams. Frank Harrinton and Will Sackett. (To be continued) Quality I^nuttu^j ...depends on experience St equipment. Let Us QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Ask For Bill Love, Steve Steward or Jennifer Jacobs ft INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW JEER GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. 36 mos. lease $ 1 384 DUE AT SIGNING $359/mo. 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Gilbert Assistant Editor With a vote of 6-2 Tuesday, tlie Barry County Board of Commissioners agreed to ask its legal firm lo draft an "intergovern­ mental agreement between Barry County and those townships dial may wish to par­ ticipate in tlie funding of the construction of the new animal shelter " The board s approval of contractual ar­ rangements will help the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee's efforts lo raise SI50,000 lo help build a new shelter to re­ place a substandard building. Tlie commit­ tee has less than $25,000 to raise by a July 13 deadline. The County Board also has pledged SI50.000 to the project Voting against contracts with die town­ ships were commissioners Jeff MacKenzie and Rod Goebel The Shelter 2000 Committee had asked the County Board lo find out how town­ ships could legally donate to the shelter fund after several townships expressed an interest in contributing to the project. Without a contract, "a municipality such as a township cannot just donate' money to the county or any other entity," based on the stale's constitution, according lo die county’s attorney Peter A. Cohl of Lans­ ing However, townships may provide money lo the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners lo assist the county in building an animal control shelter if there is a contract h» place to provide, for example, dial die county would accept die money for a speci­ fied purpose to build die shelter and operate it for a specific J period of lime. Cohl has said in a Idler to County Administrator Michael Brown "That (type of contract) would meet the legal, technical requirements that have been mandated by state law and die attorney gen­ eral's office." Cohl said. Cohl's written legal opinion was sought last month after commissioners became di­ vided cm whether accepting township funds was truly legal. Tlie county received Cold's green light in an April 27 letter, but took no action to put the township contracts in motion. Commissioner Emmet Herrington this week told die board dial he "wanted to get this thing moving" and he introduced a mo­ tion. supported by Commissioner Robert Wenger, to have Cohl draft the contracts and authorize die law firm of Cohl. Stoker & Toskey to confer widi township officials or the legal counsel for any township to be sure dial the contract will be acceptable to participating townships. Herrington asked in die motion drat die proposed agreement widi townships be ready for action by die County Board at its June 8 meeting. "Time is growing short...," Herrington said, referring lo die July 13 deadline die committee must meet to raise funds. "If the bo vd takes this action today, that will be up lo ai.‘ of you and I won't oppose what you're doing, and I will understand dial all of you have looked at this and you all feel dial this is the right way to go about this, if you do it," Commissioner MacKenzie said before the vote. He added that he could not support contracts with townships for die animal shelter fund. Herrington asked MacKenzie to explain his opposition. "This is a done fact that we're going to have a shelter and this is a vehicle to gel it moving. That's all I'm asking,*' Herringion lold him. "Excuses, excuses. I don't buy it." MacKenzie said he believes the county will have a new shelter "whether we do this (approve contracts) or not "...We had die attorneys look at diis and they say it is le­ gal and I will agree widi that... "I look beyond this," MacKenzie said. "Our role here as commissioners is more than lo do an interpretation of die law. Our role here is lo determine what is right for Barry County. And, to me, looking at the morality of this, I think we’re all in agree­ ment here dial what we've discovered is a loophole. I don't think Barry County citi­ zens want dieir government to be looking for loopholes. I diink what we've discov­ ered is a legal way to get around what the clear intention of this law was. I think cir­ cumvention of the law greatly erodes die public's confidence in politicians I think that's what has caused people to lose faith and confidence in their government in Washington D.C and I don't think we need dial here in Barry County. Personally, I don't want to be a part of that "I'm not questioning your morality. If you feel that diis is right, I will mist that you have looked at diis and it's right for you. I'm looking at my friends and neigh­ bors in my community, looking at the wisdom of die older people that I've known and looking at die morality from my God. I cannot look my friends tend neighbors in the eye and tell them dial I'd be proud of a decision like diis." MacKenzie said. "I'm not comfortable Supporting someihing like this for much of the same rea­ sons," Commissioner Rod Goebel added. "I don't diink it's going to be necessary (lo gel funds from townships). I look at die thermometer in die yard (which tells howmuch money has been donated to tlie shel­ ter project) and they (committee members) arc raising money. People are contribut­ ing." Goebel said. "The townships have an option to con­ tract with die Humane Society for die ser­ vices provided, and whatever tliey prefer does not have to involve us," he said. The county Humane Society is part of die Shelter Committee 2(MX) and is serving as a clearinghouse for donations for die projects and funds that are generated by the committee's fund-raising. Wenger said acting on lhe request for township contracts would be belter than letting the issue liang "I think we should be responsible enough to answer," he said. Goebel responded that he didn't believe die County Board had to approve a legal opinion. "This is a vehicle to let lhe townships pay, if they want to," Herrington said. "We liave no procedure. no protocol This gives us some guidance if they want to con­ tribute. If diey don't, that's their business." "They have other means also." Goebel said. "All I can sec is were throwing more roadblocks in front of this thing Why can’t we support tins?" Herrington asked "1 think we've supported this very gener­ ously." Goebel said. "1 don’t think we liave." Herrington said, "1 dunk we've thrown every roadblock pos­ sible in front of them to keep it from hap­ pening Here's something that will help them and help lhe county I can't sec why we can't approve it." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey, al­ ter the vote, told the board. "I would agree that I think it's kind of a loophole," but lie said a question previously raised by Herrington helped sway his decision to vote in favor of contracts widi townships: 'Are we going to follow the advice of our counsel?'... "I think we need lo follow our legal counsel’s advice." Bailey said. 3 hurt in Wednesday mishap An apparent head-on accident on North Broadway at Slate Road in Hastings Wednesday. May 26 sent three people, including a pregnant woman, to Pennock Hospital with various injuries, according lo preliminary reports. All injuries appeared to not be life threatening, though emergency personnel were concerned about effects of the impact on die unborn baby A woman traveling widi a young man in a southbound, red sports car during lhe 5:10 p.m. accident apparendy received lhe most serious injuries, though she was conscious and alert, said police at lhe scene. Another woman was traveling alone in lhe second car. which came lo rest in die soudibound lane of North Broadway just north of tlie Thomapple River Bridge. Responding to the scene were die Hastings City Police Department, the Barry County Sheriff's Department and two Hastings ambulance crews. The Hastings Fire Department was also called, while working a brush fire on Goodwill Road, to wash down engine leakage al tlie accident scene. No other information was available al press time Wednesday. HEALTH CARE CAREER Working in health care requires a sense of devotion, caring and reliability. We feel these are a few of lhe key characteristics that make excellent nursing as­ sistants. If you would like to train for a nursing as­ sistant position in our skilled nursing facility, apply in person at Thornapple Manor. Our next class will run from June 16th to July 1st. Starting wage is $8.11 per hour with excellent benefits available. Class is not held on the weekends. 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BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! fastings Visit us at www.hastingscitybank.com 1-800-237-2379 MEMBER FDIC 'Possible tees on the account include: no per check fee tor first five checks in each statement cycle. $.50 for each check over the ftve allowed. $2.00 for each in-bank deposit. Otter subject to standard qualification proceedures. KRY SYS1BI0F SOUnMESTMOOM. NC fvx InOtcwnOtnt tomw 0/ f-Dry ZyOtcn. me • 10 *70-11 Si • Kdomcuoo. Mcngon 4*01 * 345-2900 912ft tot Df Avnun - gtcNond MtcNpon «9Q>3.629-5252 In other business, this week, the County Board: • Held a closed session for one hour and 40 minutes to discuss pending litigation with tlie Southwest Barry Sewer Authority. • Renewed an agreement between the county and the Michigan Association of Counties inmate program with Blue Cross­ Blue Shield of Michigan, beginning July 1 through June 30. 2000. County Adminis­ trator Miciiael Brown said die county is ob­ ligated to provide health care lo inmates and Blue Cross investigates whether an 'inmate lias primary lieallh care insurance so that die county's obligation can be sec­ ondary Tlie county lias participated with tlie Blue Cross program for a number of years as a cost-saving measure to lhe county. • Approved "usual expenses" of mileage, registration (which usually includes meals) and per dieins for commissioners u> attend the Michigan Association of Counties' Summer Conference Aug 22-24 WELFARE at “0” continued from page 1 Target cases exclude tliosc tlial arc tem­ porarily or permanently deferred from Work First because of disability, recent child­ birth. caring for a grandchild or similar rea­ sons. "Michigan's Project Zero is nationally recognized as tlie leading welfare-to-work initiative in the country." Decker said. "Coupled with our stale's welfare reform initiative To Strength Michigan Families' and our strong economy, our Barry County FIA office lias more people working and lhe fewest HP Cash Public Assistance Cases (formerly AFDC) since lhe mid1960s when the County and Slate Social Service Departments merged." Since the beginning of lhe slate’s cu/rent welfare reform, target welfare cases have declined in Barry County. In September, 1992, Barry had 671 target cases when the "To Strengthen Michigan Families" waiver-based welfare reform program started. In July 1996, when Projcci Zero began, there were 254 cases wiflaxit earned income. Those dropped to 124 in October, 1997 and to 50 the following year. In March of this year, there were 27 cases and by the end of last month, cases without earnings dropped to six and now zero. "As a designated Project Zero county," Decker said, "we were given additional re­ sources for client supportive services in or­ der lo remedy any barrier that prevented a cash assistance recipient from obtaining employment. Most importantly, we were able to implement creative and client-spe­ cific support plans to supplement job refer­ rals." Some of the common b;imers to becom­ ing employed have included not having a driver's license or car. no work history, having a criminal record, tlie lack of child ' care arrangements for second and lliird shift jobs, lack of special child care services for special needs children and temporary family crisis situations, such as divorce. Special services to address those barriers and offer solutions are part of the Project Zero plan. "Our Project Zero initiative continues to be a collaborative effort with our commu­ nity partners: Michigan Works! Agency Calhoun Intermediate School District, Work First Barry Office - Foundation for Behavioral Resources, Child Care Re­ sources of Kalamazoo located in lhe Barry FIA office, Barry Transit. Michigan Reha­ bilitation Services located in the Barry FIA office, Barry Substance Abuse Agency. Community Action Agency - Barry office. Employment Office of Barry Intermediate School District, Love Inc., local employers and volunteers including donated funds," he said. "Under Project Zero, we were able to leverage contractual services for short-term supervised employment and skills training at Peckham Industries in Charlotte and Child Day Care development and outreach with Child Care Resources Agency," Decker said "Additionally, Joe Bleam, Barry Transit manager, and I have just received word from Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion tluit Barry Transit has been approved for a federal grant for expanding transporta­ tion services to establish public transporta­ tion routes for first and second work sched­ ule shifts, particularly in lhe M-37 corri­ dor" Transportation has been one of lhe top barriers when welfare clients have sought employment, especially in a rural county like Barry. Hitting "zero" under Project Zero was a team effort by everyone in lhe Barry HA and Work First offices. Decker said. "Spe­ cial recognition should be given to Dun Rcwa. prog nuns manager; Rick Grctzinger and Keith Behm. Family Independence managers. Family Independence specialists Jedy Bishop. Sara Cobb. 1 jura Doomhaag, Sue Forman. Dan Krieger, Tina Williams and Ann Winebrenner; Anne Bialke, Pro­ ject Zero coordinator; and Work First staff Bruce Nelson. Joy McHale and Dianna Lynch. "Achieving zero cases with unearned in­ come lakes a special intense effort and re­ quires constant tracking, monitoring, and slaying in focus." Decker said. "We hope to maintain our 'zero' status in the months ahead." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 27 1999 - Page 13 Panthers’ track excellence continued at league Leaders of today are reasons for inspiration Every year at tins time you say good­ bye to many who have made great impacts on this wonderful world of high school athletics. Outgoing administrators... graduating seniors and those fortunate enough to retire, possibly to spend more time in those flower beds or on tlie links. It’s not an easy time, but time moves on and so do those who have helped to make die job of covering all of die prep sports dun much more enjoyable. To list all those you will miss would take numerous hours and many pages in print To go back and document all of tlie accomplishments, all of the victories.. all of the goals obtained.. and all of the smiles would be an impossible task. Bui, every day while working the beat, you remember what keeps you going, what keeps die Tire inside of you and what keeps you a sports journalist, even diough die pay isn’t much more than a cup of coffee at Richie's. The people who strive to achieve arc your reasons and there are plenty of them out there like Karen Leinaar, Chuck Tefft. Andy Keller and Nikki Schiedel. Leinaar has been one of die most influential people in prep sports as the athletic director at Delton Kellogg High School and dirough her association widi the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Leinaar is a proven leader who will now take on the post of athletic director at Gaylord High School. For 17 1/2 years, Leinaar lues worked in Delton. She began widi die summer recreation program and eventually worked her way up to an administrator’s nosition. Talk about dedication. Asked what die prep sports experience is all about. Leinaar mentioned academics, family and die athletics. "The fact that they’re still amateur sports, they haven't readied die limit of what college sports arc. We keep a handle on diem." It’s a nurturing process that works for every one's benefits. Prep sports is much more than wins or losses, it’s about development (growth)... teamwork... discipline... and many good times filled with many lasting memories. It is very valuable. "We arc able with what we do to watch kids grow, an introduction to real life," Leinaar added. On one side, Leinaar is saddened to leave Delton, a place she not only worked in for 17 1/2 years, but also lived in and went lo school in even before she took on her administrative duties. Still, she knows her work is not done, there arc more goals to accomplish. "I have real mixed emotions; Delton will always be my home, but it will give me new opportunities and challenges," Leinaar said. "It offers me an opportunity to take the skills that I have learned here somewhere else. For me, it’s the next step." We will miss Leinaar. Taking that next step is something that athletes like Tefft, Keller and Schiedel will also soon be doing after passing through their high school graduating lines. They arc also reasons why gaining inspiration for one's job seems so simple. Tefft was with the Saxons all the way as a student manager (er, coach) and was committed to helping to ensure many of the blue and gold's winning moments, whether it was the basketball Final Fours... die tournaments staged on lhe baseball diamond... or in another arena with another sport. Tefft not only worked, but found fun in his endeavors, making others around him feel better as a whole. We will miss Tefft. Keller may appear to be a big, lough jock, but sit down and talk to him for awhile and you'll find that he’s quite intellectual and very humorous. He also persevered through injuries, like many other graduating athletes, and is committed to athletic excellence, something be will continue to do soon with the Hope College football team. We will miss Keller. Schiedel always had a smile and plenty of energy playing sports at Delton Kellogg High School. She loved to run and never stopped her hustle whether it was on the cross country trails and on the soccer fields. Schiedel is another reason why covering prep sports can be so rewarding. We will miss Schiedel. When you drive home after a late night sporting event will) a smile on your face, you arc reminded of what's most valuable in life And people like Leinaar, Tefft. Keller and Schiedel can never be replaced, but the memories of them keep you inspired and eager to sec what the next year will bring and who the new leaders will be. • Additional Thanks: Also contributing to the success of lire Hastings' Jaycees' St. Jude's Bikc-AThon May 15 were Middleville Autoparts and Phil's Pizzeria. The event raised S 1,003 for die St. Jude's Hospital Center in Memphis, Tenn. • Coaches Sought: Hastings High School's athletic family is looking for basketball and soccer coaches. Open positions include girls' junior varsity basketball and boys’ junior varsity soccer for die fall seasons. Applications will be taken until June 3. If interested, call athletic Steve Hoke at 948-4409. Talk to you soon. lhe streak is al nine for Delton Kellogg High School's boys' track team following their first place performance Tuesday al lhe Kalamazoo Valley Association track and field meet held at home. Coach Fred Pcsscll’s Panthers have now won the KVA track title nine years in a row after a 165-point performance at the league finale. Mattawan was second widi 130 points and Paw Paw third with 106. Delton's Jamie Collier (on right) glides over the hurdles in regional track action last Friday in Allegan Winning KVA tides has become as common in spring for Delton Kellogg's boys as robins reluming to die state. And die Pandiers did a lot of winning al lhe KVA meet, scoring triumphs in nine of die 17 events. First places were achieved by Jason Slampficr in the 100 (10.7), the 800 relay team (1:32.2), lhe 400 relay learn (44.5), the 3200 relay team (8:12.8). Maria Shoup coasts around the Allegan High School track during a regional relay race. 15 Wood strikes happy chord for tourney participants There's a lot of talk about returning to the wood. 'Dial is, wooden bills for high school baseball players. And if Saturday's Wooden Bal tournament at Hastings High School is any indication, the change couid certainly be a big hit. Saxon players joined baggers from Sturgis. Coldwater and Mt. Pleasant high schools in swinging lhe wood. Jason Hoefler, the first-ycar coach for the Hastings' varsity team, said die tourney was splendid., knock on wood. " lhe tournament went great." Hoefler said. "There were a lot of runs scored and only six bats were broken " The bats, donated by lhe Detroit Tigers and the Oakland Athletics in 1998, ard fun lo swing, according lo those who made that brave attempt Salurdav. One Mt. Pleasant even made the following comment after finding success with lhe wood: "It doesn't hurt." Hoefler said there is a definite distinction to using a wiMxlen bat rather than the aluminum stick which is commonly used in today's game " ' WOOD,,. continued on page 17 and Hastings' Chuck Tefft shown here with the lumber and <he hardware from Saturday's Wooden Bat Tournament. Freshmen beat Scots POST-SEASON BALL Here is a look at the MHSAA District 50 Baseball and Softball Tournament being held at Wayland Union High School June 1-6. BASEBALL Tuesday June 1: Gull Lake (13-12) vs. Plainwell (16-11) 5 p.m. ; Hastings (BYE); Delton Kellogg (BYE); Wayland Union (BYE). Saturday; June 5: Hastings vs. Gull Lake/Plainwell winner, 10 a.m. ; Delton Kellogg vs. Wayland Union, noon; Championship, 2 p.m. SOFTBALL Tuesday, June 1: Wayland Union (33-1) (BYE); Delton Diamond Chat... (1:57.6) and lhe 3200 relay learn (9:31.1). Delton also captured three second place finishes with Jon Haneckow in the 110 hurdles (15.3), Jamie Collier in the 300 hurdles (41.5) and from its 1600 relay team (3:38.1). PANTHERS’ continued on page Mt Pleasant's Mark Beard. Sturgis' Stephen Pustelnik. Coldwater coach Randy Spangler. Coldwater's Matt Shook Saxon Chuck Tefft (10) goes over offensive slrategy with hose runner Bob Cole during Saturday's Wooden Bat Tournament at Hastings High School. Kody Louden m d*e 1600 (4:21.9). Kyle Matteson in lhe 400 (49.6), Stampfler in the 200 (22.3), Louden in the 800 Kellogg (10-10) (BYE); Hastings (BYE); Plainwell vs. Gull Lake (1-27), 5 p.m. Saturday, June 5: Wayland Union vs. Delton Kellogg, 10 a.m.; Hastings vs. Plainwell/Gull Lake winner, noon; Championship. 2 p.m. I The freshman baseball team from Hastings High May 12 defeated Caledonia 16-6. Tlie Saxons jumped out to a 10-1 lead in the first inning. David Wilson and Ted Greenfield each collected a double and two singles. Jeremy Shilling and Jeremy Pond each had a double and a single. Eric Carpenter and Ryan Stamm had two hits, while Cory Pettcngill, Adam Rcil and Joe Shaeffer each had one hit. Greenfield notched his third win of * .e season, striking out five and allowing just three hits. Tlie Saxons dropped a 13-3 decision to East Kentwood May 14. Hastings oulhil East Kentwood 7-6. Stamm had two singles, Rcil a double and Shilling. Greenfield. Pond and Kyle Bellgraph I -------------------- - --------- �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 27. 1999 Coach Mark Carlson goes over strategy with his Delton Kellogg soccer team Monday in its district contest with Middleville The Trojans won the game and met Unity Christian Wednesday in their second post-season game Trojans’ defense too much for Panthers in districts A great start was halted by Middleville's defense in a 6-1 district soccer triumph over Delton Kellogg Monday in Middleville. lhe Panthers opened the game on fire and threw shot after shot on the Trojans' goal, but could not penetrate the black and orange’s defense. Middleville's offense struck four limes before intermission, with goals coming from Ande Kelley. Ashley Moore and two from I-aura VanRyn. In lhe second stanza. Delton Kellogg's Jessica Kellogg found the back of Middleville's goal, ending a streak of 13 scoreless halves by the Middleville's defenders Gwen Jeurink scored twice for the Trojans in lhe second stanza Payshence Erb tended goal in the Trojan triumph Middleville faced Unity Christian at Unity Wednesday in tlie second round of district plav Panther goalkeeper Christine Telle. Delton's Jacqueline Voss (7) charges toward the ball along with Middleville's Jeannette Scheerhom (8) is district soccer play Monday. Holley holds on for racing win at Berlin Middleville's Sarah Schut (5) battles Delton's Karine Norton (16) for ball possession in post-season action Monday in Middleville. HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE 7AKE NOTICE that at its regular meeting held at 7.30 p.m. on May 10. 1999. at the Hope Township Hall, the Township Board of Hope Township adopted the following Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 35. which is set forth below HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 35 Adopted: May 10,1999 Effective: August 7,1999 An Ordinance to rescind the responsibility assumed by Hope Township under Hope Township Ordinance No. 31. pursuant to Act No. 230 of the Public Acts of Michigan, as amended, for administration and enforcement of said Act as to that portion of the State Construction Code promulgated thereunder consisting of the State Mechanical Code THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I, RESCISSION, Hope Township hereby rescind? the responsibility as­ sumed by it under Hope Township Ordinance No. 31 pursuant to Act No 230 of tne Public Acts of Michigan, as amended, for administration and enforcement of said Act as to that portion of the State Construction Code promulgated thereunder consisting of the State Mechanical Code All other provisions of said Hope Township Ordinance No 31. including the assumption made thereunder for administration and enforcement of Ad No 230 of the Public Ads of Michigan, as amended, as to that portion of the State Construdion Code promulgated thereunder consisting of the State Building Code and the State Eledrical Code are hereby expressly affirmed and shall not be deemed to be modified or repealed by this Ordinance SECTION II, SEVERABILITY, Should any portion of this Ordinance or Act No 230 of the Public Ads of Michigan of 1972. as amended, or the State Construdion Code promulgated thereunder be declared unconstitutional, illegal or of no force or effect by a court of competent jurisdiction. such portion thereof shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any other part or portion thereof. SEGIlQfOli_£EFECIlY£_DAIEJ This Ordinance shall take efled on August 7. 1999 Sylvia Forster, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 Defending track diampion Bob Holley was the winner of die 40-lap feature race for I-atc Mode! Stocks last Saturday at the Berlin Raceway. Holley, of Gun luikc, look over the lead on lap 23 and was never headed. Joe Bush of Hastings finished 10th. Holley is second in season points with 670, while Bush is eight!) with 581. Randy Sweet sits in first with 681 points. Die Super Slock feature was won by Jeff Terrell, while Brian Marcolt of Wayland was the champion of the Sportsman cars finale. Terrell is first in Super Stock points will) 792. Bob Bliss leads Sportsman drivers with 683 points. Marcolt now has 323. Spring championships for Late Models. Super Stocks and Sportsman cars will run this Saturday. Practice begins at 2 p.m., time trials are at 4 p.m. and lhe first race is scheduled for 7 p.m. Adult admission is $10. children 4-11 is $5. Berlin is located five miles west of Grand Rapids on Interstate 96 expressway at Marne exit 23. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. June 7. 1999 to hear public comment regarding a request from the Hastings Area School System for a Special Use Permit to allow for con­ struction of additional parking facilities and recreational areas and related improvements at Southeastern Elementary School, 1300 South East Street. Hastings. Michigan. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall.' 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Kalamazoo Speedway... A number of area racers competed in die I-atc Models and Factory Stocks events last Saturday at Kalamazoo Brian Bergakker finished eighth in lhe feature after winning his heat race and qualifying 13th. Other Factory Stock finishers were John TerMeer (finished 20th. qualified seventh). Gary VanArsdalc (finished 21st. qualified 16th) and Brad Shellentargcr (finished 24th. qualified ninth(. Brandon Lyons was second in lhe "last chance" race and took 25th in the Late Model feature. Lyons qualified 21st. Larry Dahlke also took part in the Late Model action, qualifying sixth and placing 15th in the A feature New 96 Speedway... Kenny Jacobs liad lo use all of bis experience lo pass Kasey Kahne on the last turn of the last lap to win last Saturday's All-Star Circuit of Champions feature al lhe New 96 Speedway. Other winners included Jake Meyerink in the IMCA Modified* feature and Ben Christie in the Street Stocks finale. Meyerink is from Caledonia and the Saturday triumph was his first of the season. Christie hails from Freeport and has now won twice at 1-96 this spring. Hastings Men’s Softball League Stand­ ings Ings A League W-L Blarney Stone (black)............................ 2-0 Carpenter Plumbing .............................. 2-0 Oldc Towne Tavern A’s .......................... 1-0 Gale Plumbing ..................................... 0-1 Dairy Quecn/True Value ....................... 0-1 No Preference Towing............................ 0-1 Blarney Slone (Madd Dawgs).............. 0-2 B League TNR ...........................................................1-0 Newton Well Service............................... 1-0 Jarman Construction............................... 1-0 Complete Lawn Care............................... 1-1 Oldc Towne Tavern (Boys) ................... 0-1 Varney Construction.............................. 0-1 Hastings Manufacturing ....................... 0-1 Last Week's Results Jarman Construction 11, Varney Const. 10; Lawn Care 18, OTT (Boys) 11; Newton Well Service 10. MFG 9; TNR 25, Lawn Care 3; OTT As 24. No Pref. Towing 10; Blarney Slone (Black) 7; DQ/True Value 5; Carpenter Plumbing 18, Madd Dawgs i6: Carpenter Plumbing 19, Madd Dawgs 18; Blarney Stone (Black) 18. Gale Plumbing 6. This Weeks Games Thursday. May 27 - 6:30 OTT A’s vs. DQ True Value; 7:30. No Pref. Towing vs. Gale Plumbing; 8:30, Blarney Stone (Black) vs. Blarney Stone (Madd Dawgs). Friday. May 28 - 6:30. Carpenter Plumb­ ing vs. Blarney Stone (Madd Dawgs); 7:30, Jarman Const, vs. OTT Boys; 8:30, Jarman Const, vs. Complete Lawn Care. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 27. 1999 - Page 15 Golf clinic is offered by Hastings Hie Hastings Golf Clinic is coming to lhe Hastings Country Club June 21 24. The clinic is for boys and girls grades seven through 12 and provides participants a chance lo work on all areas of ihcir game Tlie clinic is open io players of all skill levels and experience. Practice groups will be divided using skill level and age as a criteria. A coach will be working with these groups in each of the practice areas Players rotate tlinxigh each practice area every day. Participants will be required to bring their own clubs, as no rentals will be available. The enrollment is limited to the first 32 players Golfers will meet at the Hastings Country Club June 21-24 from 9 a.m. to noon Cost is $25. Pre-registralion is required and payment is due June 16. The clinic is sponsored by the Hastings Community Education. Checks should be made out to Hastings Area Schools. For more information on the clinic, call 948-4414 Panther Jon Haneckow (on left) battles the competition, and the hurdles, at the regional meet Camp soon in session for Saxon hoopsters Saxon linksters face area foes Hastings' linksters finished second out of three area teams May 19 at Briarwood. The Saxons carded a 195. Caledonia scored a 188 and Middleville a 225. Katie Welton lad a 46. Erica Barnum a 47. Leah I’uni ford a 50. Headier Drumm a 52. Katie Jones a 67 and Heather Rose a 61 for Hastings. Laura Leatherman was medalist for Caledonia with a 43. Karin Rablcy and Kelli Leatherman both carded 47s. Kristin Manning scored 51. Laura McGilton a 59 and Lindsey Telastte a 62. For Middleville. Laura McKinley and Erika Enyart each scored 55, Rachel Kuipers carded a 56. Tracy Gummo and Kristen Weaver tallied 59s and Lisa Belson tallied a 67. Dawn Vickery coaxes her attempt during the shot put event at the regional meet. PANTHERS...continued from page 13 Nick Marshall finished third in die 100 (11.3) and Bill Ferris threw 140-11 for another third in lhe discus event Delton's girls also racked up some solid results at tlie KVA meet. The I-ady Panthers totaled 43 points lo finish fiftli. Kalamaz(X) Christian took top honors with 43 points. Jennings an All-American in softball Amanda Jennings, a former Hastings High sports star, has earned All­ American status as a senior softball catcher at Wayne State University. Jennings was named to the All­ American Fann Sports Team squad for a season that included a single-season school record 47 RBI. A team captain, she led tlie Tartars in iMxnc runs (10) and total bases (114) and a .687 slugging percentage. She was named lhe captain of the All-American Farm Sports Team as well and made first team Great luikes Intercollegiate Athletic Association, first team region and third team All-American. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Johnny B Leinaar a married man and Barbara A Leinaar his wile (original mortgagors) to MMS Mortgage Services. LTD. Mortgagee, dated August 31.1994. and recorded on September 7. 1994 in Liber 614. on Page 148. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank, as assignee by an assignment dated September 6.1994. which was recorded on September 7. 1994. in Liber 614, on Page 155. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE AND 83/100 dollars ($73,391 83). including interest at 8.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and prowled, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m . -n June 24. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE Barry County. Mchtgan. and are descnbed as Parcel 1: The North 520 feet of the South 1344 feet of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 2 North, Range 8 West, excepting there­ from That part of the Southeast 1/4 of the South­ east 1/4 of said section, lying South and East of High Bank Creek, also except commencing at the Northwest corner of High Bank Creek Bridge and running North to the 1/2 section hne 160 rods, more or less, thence East to East hne of said Sec­ tion 26. thence running South along the East sec­ tion line to the creek, thence Southwesterly along the creek to the place of beginning Parcel 2: The North 148 feet of the South 1492 feet of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, lying West to a hne beginning at the Northeast comer of High Bank Creek Bridge in East Dowling Road, and running thence North to the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 26. and the point of ending The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated May 13. 1999 Standard Federal Bank FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for Standard Federal Bank 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *990404991 Ravens (6-10) Amanda Jennings' college softball achievements include the following statistics: career home runs (23). single season home runs (13). career RBI (138). single season total bases (114), season RBI (47), season slugging percentage (.687), career doubles (35). career triples (10). career hits (210), career runs (104), career batting average (.314) and career fielding percentage (.966). The senior sparkler ranks first all-time al WSU in career home runs, season home runs (13). single season RBI and career RBI. She finished her career tied for first in career games played and lied for second in season games played WSU received great play from both of their Jenningses, not just Amanda, but also her sister, Janette, who also shined out on the fields. Janette Jennings saw starting time at first base for Wayne Slate’s softball squad this season and also took the mound. As a sophomore, Janette Jennings hit .301. drove in 21 runs, had three home runs, 9 triples and 2 doubles. The two sisters not only shared identical .959 slugging percentages, but they also shared earned GTE Academic All-American honors. Amanda Jennings carries a 3.5 gpa in education, while Janette maintains a 3.9 gpa in the classics. Because of her efforts, a donation of $1000 will be awarded to Wayne Slate University in Amanda Jennin*s' name. Basketball players in Hastings are encouraged to take part in summer camps that run June 14-21. There are three different boys' camps and one camp for girls* hoopsters. Boys entering grades 3-4 will take court June 14-18 from 9-10 a.m. at Star Elementary. Saxon varsity coach Don Schils and five former and current varsity players will conduct the camp, which will feature drills, competitions and daily games. Tlie cost is $20 and pre-registralion is required. Payment is due by June 4. Checks should be made payable to Hastings Area Schools Campers receive a regular size blue and gold rubber basketball and awards will be handed out. Players should wear proper basketball attire... slioes, shorts, socks and a shirt. Boys entering fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth grades will hoop it up June 21-24 at the Hastings High School gymnasium. Athletes in grades 5-6 will go from 8-9:50 a.m. and those going into 7-8 will take the conn from 10 a.m.-noon. The cost of those camps are $30. Payment is due June IL Girls heading into die fourth through eighth grades will hold camp June 14-17 al Hastings High from 1-3 p.m. The camp staff will include varsity coach Scott Allan, seventh grade coach JoAnn Vandenllout. freshman coach Steve Kaiser and varsity girls basketball players Hie camp features daily skills instruction and drill work, individual attention and instruction, officiated team scrimmages and individual contests such as free throw, knock out. hot shot and 3on-3. Enrollment is limited lo 50 and the camp cost is $30. Payment is due by June 4 and no refunds will be given after that dale. For more information, call Hastings Area Schools at 948-4414. Hoop Scoop: Tony Bowne was named first team All-Stale Monday by lhe Basketball Coaches' Association of Michigan. Bowne was a prominent player in the Saxons' repeal performance in the State Final Four this past winter. The Saxons received an award from BCAM for having the second best threepoint shooting percentage from thrccpoint land in the stale. Hastings drained 149 of 386 attempts for a 38.6 percentage CeMgiudulatifim to all of the Graduates of 1999 and a Special Congratulations to CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pam Pierce Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hail Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. June 7. 1999 to hear public comment regaining a request from the Hastings Area School system for a Special Use Permit KING’S to allow for construction ol a soccer field/recreation area and related improvements and bus trans­ portation facilities at the Hastings High school. 520 West South Street. Hastings. Michigan Electronics and Appliances Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Kall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be direct­ ed to the Hastings C'ty Clerk at the same address as stated above 130 W. State St.. Downtown Hastings- 945-4284 Open 9 a.m. • 8 p.m. Monday ■ Saturday. Ckn«d Sunday The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Event G Manshum City Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. June 7. 1999 to hear public comment regarding a request from the Barry Intermediate School District for a Special Use Permit to allow the use of property located at 555 West Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings Michigan (formerly the Family Independence Agency build­ ing) for educational purposes (school use). Written comments will be received on the above request at Hasting*. City Hall. 201 East State Strt c.. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800­ 649-3777 Everil G Manshum City Clerk (101) (102) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 27 1999 Howes first in tourney Betty Howes was the only bowler from the area to capture a championship in tlie Men's and Women's State Senior bowling tournaments recently completed at the M-66 Bowl in Battle ('reek Howes. XI. placed first in the Class AA (75 and older) singles division of die women's tournament. Howes rolled a 532 actual with a 771 handicap "I've been bowling for years and years; I did really well over lliere (Bailie Creek), it was just one of diose things." Howes explained. Second in the same event was Rosie Kucmple with a 751 handicap. Howes, of Hastings, entered the tournament with a 193 average and could not dunk of any particular reason for her great series Die Hastings native just returned from the Women's National Bowling Tournament in Indianapolis, where she ;ind Margaret Snyder received awards for 25 years of participation. Marv Verus and Bill LeClair, representing the Hastings Association, placed second in die men's Class C (60­ 64) doubles tournament with a 1,442. Schantz, 400 team off to State Hastings' Adam Schantz will compete in three events at the upcoming State track meet, joining three of his teammates as a member of tlie speedy 400 relay team. Ilie four runners are gearing up for Stale based on their places and times May 21 at lhe regional Class B meet held al Houseman Field. The Saxons scored 21.33 points and qualified their 400 relay team. Hastings' squad of Brandon Dahn, Schantz. David Ockerman and Sam Saxon golfer named all-league; ninth at regional Hastings' Katie Welton was a unanimous selection to the O-K White Conference first team for her efforts as a sophomore golfer. Welton played die No. 1 position for the Saxons in every match and was the team medalist in all but one. Her league, nine-hole average was 46.87 and she carded a 100 at the May 17 conference tournament despite an injured All-Star camp set to start Final registration is now open for the Ten Star All Star Basketball camp. Boys and girls ages 10-18 arc eligible. Players arc selected bv invitation only. Stafford ran a third place 44 60 in the 400 Die 800 team also ran well, placing fifth in I 33 50 Schantz was second in the 200 dash in 22.30 and fifth in the 100 in 112 Greg Brower finished fifth in the 110 hurdles in 15.50 and sixth m die 300 hurdles in 41 60 Zac Fulmer leaped 5-X m the high jump to tie for sixth place College basketball scholarships arc possible for most advanced players. For an evaluation form, call (704) 372-8610. hand. Her season highlight, a two under par 35 at Crestview. Welton finished ninth al the regional tournament May 24 at Deer Run. Welton had a 99. Erica Barnum (121), I-eali Pumford (109), Headier Drumm (115) and Katie Jones (121) also scored for the Saxons Hastings, as a team, managed a 444 for sixth place out of 13 teams. Coldwater took first place honors with a 377. Portage Central was second with a 393, Lowell liiird widi a 433. Portage Northern fourth with a 440. Ionia fifth with a 442 and Battle Creek I-akevicw finished seventh with a 451. Districts start off splendid for soccer Saxons Hastings' district soccer tournament opener was a real lift for the Saxons as they existed Charlotte Monday 9-1. (ioals for the blue and gold were scored by /Amanda Lee, Libby Gibbons, Jess Gole. Rachel MacKenzie, Erin Bradley, Carolyn DeWitt and Danielle Suit! Lee not only scored a goal, but registered a hat trick by pushing three past die Onolc goalkeeper. 'Charlotte was a first year program with a lot of girls who are just beginning," Hastings Coach Doug Mepham said "It's nice when a lot of girls can score. This season has been very different with a block of very tough teams and a block ol weaker.teams " lhe win over Cliarlottc advanced Hastings to meet Barry County rival LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark W Cunm.nqham and Cunningham husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Banc One Fi­ nancial Services. Inc. an Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 30. 1994, and recorded on January 3. 1995 in Liber 622, on Page 267, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the date liereof the sum of TWENTY-THREE THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY AND 93/100 dol­ lars ($23.260 93), including interest at 15.310% per annum Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 pm . on June 17.1999. Sard premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Parcel "A": A parcel of land m the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West Commencing 98 Links North of the center of said Section, thence North 47 5 de­ grees West 3 Chains 96 Links for the Place of Be­ ginning. thence North 47.5 degrees West 1 Chain 50 Links, thence South 42 5 degrees West 2 Chains 50 Lnks thence South 47.5 degrees East 1 Cham 50 Links, thence North 42 5 degrees East 2 Chains 50 Links to the Place of Beginning Parcel ‘ET Commencing at a point 98 Links North of the center of Section 20. thence North 47 5 degrees West 5 Chains and 70 Links to the Northeasterly comer of said lot lor Place of Beginning; thence South 42 5 degrees Wes: 10 Rods, thence North 47 5 degrees West 5 Rods, thence North 42 5 de­ grees East 10 Rods, thence South 47 5 degrees East to the Place of Beginning Parcel -C A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, descnbed as follows Commenc­ ing 64 68 feet North of the center of said Section, thence North 47 degrees 30' West. 360 36 feet to the True Place of Beginning, thence South 42 de­ grees 30 West. 165 00 feet; thence North 47 de­ grees 30 West. 15 84 feet, thence North 42 de­ grees 30 East. 165 00 feet, thence South 47 de­ grees 30 East, 15 84 feet lo the place of Begin­ ning The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 6 1999 Banc One Financial Services Inc FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys for Banc One Financial Services, Inc 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F;le #990101024 Hawks (6/3) Lakewood in second round district action Wednesday night. The winner of that contest plays in the 4 p.m championship Friday in Ixiwell. Gole and DeWitt recently received post-season honors for their season work. Gole was named All-OK White Conference, while DeWitt was All-OK White hixiorable mention. "h's quite a privilege, considering the talent in the O-K While this year in soccer," Mepiiam said. Forest Hills Central won the league title al 14-0 and Hastings finished fifth witli a 6-8 O-K White mark Hastings beat Wyoming Park in its regularcloser May 18 with a 13­ 0 shutout. Tlie Saxons led 7-0 al half with goals from Swift. Vai Heffelbower and Nikki Matthews. Swift tallied four times during the first half and Heffelbower twice In die second lialf, Gole scored twice. Gibbons. MacKenzie, Sarah Byington and Ivy Malone each scored one goal. Hastings totaled 34 shots on goal to Wyoming Park's three. Malone played goal in the first half and Liz King saw acuon in lhe second half "The girls played well and lhe scoring was from a variety of players." Mepham said. "Il was nice to see new girls who don't usually gel a chance, get a chance to score." The junior varsity Saxons concluded their campaign with an 8-1 win over Wyoming Park. Notice of Vacancy The Prairieville Township Parks Com­ mission, hereby, announces a vacancy to their board. Monthly, evening meetings are held to administer the six township parks. Interested Prairieville Township resi­ dents should submit a letter of interest and qualifications to the Prairieville Town­ ship Parks Commission, care of Prairieville Township, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Ml 49046. Letters must be received by noon June 7th, 1999. Become a better athlete; get active in F.A.S.T. The Pennock Hospital Rehabilitation Services and Healdi and Wellness Center is offering a F A S T camp for middle school and high schexd athletes to help make diem better al their sports ('amp coordinators are Scott Spahr and Matt Goschke. Spain is die assistant manager and personal training coordinator at the Pennock Healdi and Wellness (enter Goschke is a certified athletic trainer, as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. The Pennock team wants to help many area athletes in many different areas "We want to get as many Barry County athletes involved as we can," Goschke said Die phrase F.A.S.T. is derived by functional core (for example functional motions, training movements), agility (foot speed, balance), strength (strength training, resistance) and training (educaliixi and efficiency). There are two camps, one for younger aspiring athletes and the other for athletes of the high schcxii level. Both camps will start July 5 and conclude Aug 6. Incoming sophomores have lhe option of attending eidier session, but not both. Sophomores with divers training conflicts should attend Session B Session A, for athletes entering die 10th and 11 th grades, and 12th grades runs Mondays. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8-10 a.m. Graduating seniors may also attend. Session B, for athletes in die 8th through 10th grades is Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The cost is Si55 for Session A and SI 10 for Session B. Health and Wellness Center members and camp participants will receive a S10 discount. Refunds arc 100 percent prior lo July 5 and no refunds will be given after July 5. All registration forms must be received by June 25. "With Session B we will start from square one. proper lifting techniques and exercises that can help to improve balance and coordination," Goschke said. "Session A is a continuation of the first training plus other things such as plyomctrics. It will teach them how to be a complete athlete." The goal of the camp coordinators is to educate the athletes abtxit their bodies and help them to leant what they can do to become stronger, faster and smarter in and about their sporting endeavors. "We want to build a solid foundation for young athletes in the area of resistance training that will help them to be successful during their athletic careers," Goschke explained On the opening day of the camps, athletes will be given a physical assessment that will assist them in evaluating how far they have come by the lime Aug. 6 rolls around Boxing, spinning and swimming |xx»l conditioning arc included in the activities. Nutrition will also be addressed during the F.A.S.T. times this summer at l*ennock. Athletes will learn to properly fuel their bodies in order to enhance performance for their particular sport "During the time of camp, they can come here (Pennock) any time and use tlie facilities." Goschke said. "The next Monday (Aug 9) they start their fall sports so tlicy will have dial foundation of knowledge." Many experts feel that in today's sports world, sometimes it's not enough to just show up and play tlie sports. Training and knowledge of one's body can turn a good athlete into an even heller athlete. "1 feel that's the way it’s going, tlie direction that training is taking nowadays," Spahr said "Athletes arc actively looking for health professionals lo help diem to stay more competitive in sports. They arc finding that continued training during die off-season is a great benefit during die season The inserted activity is making them bigger, belter, stronger There is not one sport that you will not benefit from by attending tiiis camp." For more information about F.A.S.T. call tlie Penmxrk Health and Wellness Center al94X-3139 Editors Note: Due lo some inaccuracies the Hastings Hanner Is running tills article again after it first appeared May 20. Bowman cards ace Tbe first reported ace of the season was recently carded at the River Bend Golf Course Vern Bowman was lhe fortunate goller with a May 21 hole-in-onc on the 145-yard, 16th hole. Bowman used a six iron to achieve bis feat Bowman was golfing that day with Ron Rivers and Bob Francisco. It was the second ace for Bowman, who finished his round with an 89. • NOTICE • ongratulaiiom ■Katie Miller The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 25, 1999 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. We Zpw J buf Atom, badqjtie DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS SCHOOLS OF CHOICE The Delton Kellogg Schools will be operating a Section 105 Schools of Choice program in grades K-12, not including special education, for the 1999-2000 school year. Application can be made at the elementary, middle and high schools during open enroll­ ment at 327 North Grove Street, Del­ ton, Michigan. Elizabeth Matteson, Secretary Chris Fuller Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1999-2000 BUDGET Kristen Schlachter Hastings !> ' PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 8. 1999 al 7:30 p.m. at the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Grand Street. Hastings. Michigan, the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School System will hold a public hearing to consider the system s pro­ posed 1999 2000 budget Corey Sandusky Hastings Sarah Behrndt Maple Valley Kristen Kubicek Wayland Tyler Spaulding Wayland The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 1999-2000 budget until after the public hearing. A Copy of the proposed 1999-2000 bud­ get. including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 232 W. Grand Street Hastings. Michigan The purpose of the hearing ts lo receive testimony and discuss lhe school system’s proposed budget Not more than ten (10) davs after the Swuma 0/ ou t public hearing, the Board of Education may adopt its 1999-2000 budr« The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support lhe proposed budget also will be a sub­ ject of tbe hearing. This notice is given by order of tne Board of Education. Not Shown: Judy Powers. Thomapple Kellogg Donald A Myers. Secretary ai£ie£i �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 27. 1999 - Page 17 WOOD, continued from page 13 in tlie eighth to heal an inspired squad of Saxons. Bobby ('ole and Adam Whitney were hitlers who found the wood accommodating fix die blue and gold Two of the best teams in the state battled it out in the second game. Mt. Pleasant and Sturgis. Mt Pleasant led 5-0 going into the fourth inning, but Sturgis, which entered the tournament with just three defeats, scored the next four runs, with two of those coming on a two-run dinger in the fourth, lo make it 5-4 in die fifth inning. Ml. Pleasant added one in lhe sixth, but Sturgis tallied twice in lhe seventh to knot the score. 6-6. lhe two teams played one extra inning and neither notched a run before die game was ludlcd. Coldwater went on to beat Mt. Pleasant 4-0 in the tournament's tliird contest to gain the Wooden Bat title. Sturgis beat Hastings (now 5-24-1 "If you can gel your hands dirough on a wooden hai. you probably will have no problem with aluminum.' Hoefler said. "You cau l gel away with using a lazy bal with wood " And there's a special feeling that a hitter can oniain from hitting the wooden bai and finding success " Dial s why we would like lo see it stay alive, even through mvitalionals," Andy Keller (in front) and a fellow Saxon base runner practice the hit and run during Saturday's Wooden Bat Tournament. Police said Madison Conrad. 2. may have been killed had she not been wearing seatbelt when this truck crashed into a house last week. Diabetic reaction results in truck hitting house by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A man suffering from low blood sugar Thursday afternoon was taken lo Borgess Medical Center after the truck he was driv­ ing smashed into a house where a woman was sleeping. "It sounded like an explosion." said Anne Yeakel, of 13361 Kellogg School Road, who had just laid down for a nap in the room that was struck. "I looked out the window and saw die tail end of a truck. Then I knew what luippened." Police said Roscoe Conrad, 62, of Del­ ton was northbound on Kellogg School Road with his 2-year-old granddaughter. Madison, seat belied next to him when he began to suffer from hypoglycemia. Conrad’s truck first went off lhe road about a mile touch of Yeakel's house, hit a "Stop Ahead," sign, then hit a culvert be­ fore bouncing back into the roadway, said Prairieville Police Chief Larry Gentry. The truck then continued north on Kel­ logg School Road, left die roadway where the road splits into Gilkey Lake Road lo lhe right and Floria Road to the left, travel­ ing straight into Yeakel’s yard and striking lhe house. "They would have been hurt a lot worse if they hadn't been wearing their scat bells." said Gentry, who provided mutual aid for the Hastings Post of die Michigan State Police. "That little girl would no doubt have been killed, as hard as tiiey hit." Madison, who had been strapped into a child restraint seat, suffered no injuries in the accident, which not only destroyed lhe truck, but caused extensive cracks in two of Yeakel's interior walls. Gentry said he originally suspected Con­ rad was intoxicated, but as lie began to ex­ tricate him from lhe truck, realized it was instead suffering from low blood sugar. Conrad was taken to Borgess Medical Center where he was treated and released. Defense was not a problem for the baseball Saxons on Saturday as they held their own versus Coldwater and Sturgis. Hoefler explained. "A lot of people (prep baseball programs) want lo just gel into this tournament." Hastings battled Coldwater tooth and nail in lhe tournament's opener before dropping a 14-9 decision in eight innings. The Cardinals, who finished the day 2-0 and took home the championship tophy, tallied five runs overall) 10-9 in the tournament's closing game. Now Hoefler's crew is preparing for district play, which begins Tuesday at Wayland Union High School. Gull Lake and Plainwell will square off Tuesday with lhe winner meeting Hastings in a Saturday semifinal contest at Wayland Union. "We’ve got a good chance of winning a game and getting some confidence back." Hoefler said of his team's aim fix district tournament. "We’re more anxious to play these teams that we know we can play with." Hastings has already defeated Plainwell once this season and the Trojans enter the tourney with a better win-loss record than the Gull Lake squad. To prepare for districts, lhe Saxons have been bolding a blue and gold world series, dividing up the team and playing sennunage games to help improve their post-season chances • Keller honored: Andy Keller was named honorable mention on the All O-K White baseball team. Keller, a senior, also earned all-league honors as a football standout with the Saxons. He will play football next fall at Hope College. Junior Saxons start season 5-0 Tlie Hastings Junior Saxons 12 and under baseball team ran its record to 5-0 with two more wins. lhe Junior Saxons beat lhe Charlotte Orioles 16-5 as Andy Miller collected four hits and Mike Stonehouse smacked a home run. In the week's second game, the Hastings' baggers defeated Olivet 16-6. Stonehouse was the winning pitcher, Brandon Johnson collected three hits and Axiriwi Fortier liad two hits JVs close out season The junior varsity baseball at Hastings High dropped two. 12-0 and 14-4. to Hudsonville in its season finale May 20 al home. Scan Tefft and Dave Wright had the two Hastings hits in the first game. Leland Jennings had a double and RBI. Tefft a double, Luke Storm an RBI, Matt Schalkenberg an RBI and Mark Lockwood a hit in the nightcap. 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May 27. 1999 COURT NCWS A live-time probation violator was sen­ tenced last Thursday to two to 10 years in prison by Judge Janies Fisher in Barry County Circuit Court Michael Leins. 21. of Dowling, who had been on probation since a 1996 breaking and entering conviction, pleaded guilty to probation violation and asked to be sen­ tenced without an attorney representing him. "Based on poor attempts al working with him on probation and his lack of participa­ tion in those services. my recommendation has been made for two to 10 years in prison," said Assistant Prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh "I'm certainly sorry probation hasn't worked out for you." said Fisher "You did not liave very good parental guidance grow­ ing up and I was hoping probation would Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Help gained //<■//» Wanted MANPOWER, the leader in the temporary help industry, has immediate full and part-time openings at a prestigious Ada Corporation. 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Flexible one weekend per month rota­ tion Requirements: One year of acute care in a cardiology set­ ting; previous experience in in­ termittent Home Care preferred; Basic ECG Certification; cur­ rent Michigan RN license, and a current and va'id driver’s license. Qualified candidates should con­ tact the Human Resources deKmcnt for an application at -343-1396 or may send re­ sumes to: Visiting Nurse & Hos­ pice Services Human Resources Department. 348 North Burdick Street. Kalamazoo, Ml. 49007. Equal Opportunity Employer. REGISTERED NURSES: Visiting Nurse & Hospice Ser­ vices currently has immediate openings for qualified RN’s to work evenings, part-time or 24 to 32 hours per week floating throughout our local service area covering Allegan, Kalamazoo, ano Barry Counties. Require­ ments include: One year experi­ ence in a medical/ surgical set­ ting or two years in home care as an RN. current license to prac­ tice as an RN in lhe State of Michigan, transportation and valid driver’s license. Candidates working a minimum of 24 hours per week arc offered benefits. Qualified candidates can apply in person at: Visiting Nurse & Hospice Services. 348 North Burdick Street. Kalamazoo. Ml. 49007 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm or may call Human Resources at 616-343­ 1396 for an application. Equal Opportunity Employer._______ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St. Freeport. Ml EOE CLASSROOM AIDS/ TEACHERS- to $15/hr ♦ ben­ efits! Entry level. Must love kids of all ages!! 616-949-2424. Joblme fee. ASSEMBLY LINE/PRODUCTION. to Sl-Vhr ♦ ben­ efits! 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Michigan 49046. AGENCY WORKING LO­ CALLY for staff relief. LPN’s $ 17-$20 per hour, RN’s $22-$26 per hour. Call Jodie at 517-427­ 4047._________________________ LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd shift. This well estab­ lished company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work histor well established work ethi-s, and the ability to pass a <rvtf screen. For immediate rjnsideration contact STAFFMARK 725 W. State Street in Hastings (bet ween Subway and F entway). Bring 2 pieces of ID aru, provide attendance records, or call us at 948-8555.____________________ STAFFMARK IS NOW TAK­ ING APPLICATIONS FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS. Both entry and advanced posi­ tions available. Contact Staffmark at 948-8555 ask for Robin or Jody. EOE. 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Leins is currently in the Kalamazoo County Jail for an unrelated offense In oilier recent court business: • Thomas Postma, 36, of Delton, was sentenced lo eight months in jail with credit for 81) days served, was ordered lo pay S3.000 restitution. $2,000 in fines and costs and to spend three years on probation on his conviction of larceny, $1,000 lo $20,000. Postnui was charged alter he stole nearly $3,000 worth of tools from a truck parked near die Tujax Tavern in Delton on Feb. 7. He was also convicted of being a habit­ ual offender Alspaugh said the plea agreement was designed to recommend 10 months in jail if the tools were not found and returned and eight months if he helped lo recover die tools. "These tools were stolen from the vic­ tim. who is a millwright, they were his way of making a living," said Alspaugh. "Those tools were recovered, but not in us­ able condition. So, although be complied with the letter of tlie agreement, he has not complied widi die spirit of lhe agreement." But according lo defense attorney Bill Doherty, die trails were high quality con­ struction with lifetime warranties. "All of them should be able to be able to replaced as no cost to lhe victim if he lake the initiative," said Doherty "1 do object lo the characterization that my client has not complied with lhe spirit of the agreement. He's upset dial die man will not be able to use the tools." Postma, who is in the Kent County Jail sentence for an assault offense, has been commended for his good behavior, said Doherty. "He has a number of skills that could be used for community service work and work release. He does have lhe ability to obtain decent employment so he can repay his debt to society." said Doherty. "I'm terribly sorry lo the victim for what 1 did," said Postma. "I hit bottom and would like to get diis taken care of." "We're all sorry," said Eister. "That doesn't replace die $3,000 in tools this man is out because you ripped him off. I hope you've hit bottom because the next step is prison." • Jeffrey David Stallings, 22, of Battle Creek was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 51 days served, plus three years probation on his conviction of at­ tempted armed robbery. Stallings was arrested after he tried to hold up lhe Banfield General Store on March 30 in Johnstown Township by claiming to have a gun hidden in his hand under a shirt. Stallings is also a habitual offender, hav­ ing been convicted of larceny in Calhoun County Nov. 24. 1997. Fisher aLo ordered Stallings to perform 500 hours of community service work. "I don't want him just sitting around at lhe jail," said Fisher. "There’s plenty of work for him to do." • Steven Anderson, 31, of Delton pleaded no contest to fourth degree criminal sexual conduct and is set to be sentenced on the conviction June 10. He could spend a maximum of two years in prison and/or a $500 fine. Anderson was charged after a girl under the age of 13 awoke from a nap to find him fondling her and noticed dial her bra was unfastened. Anderson is free on bond awaiting sen­ tencing. • Jason Baldwin. 26. of Hastings, was sentenced to 80 days in jail with 58 days Advertise mIBB The Hastings BANNER Call Us at... 945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message and put together a marketing program that will GET RESULTS! i__________________ _____ credit on his conviction of violating proba­ tion by failing to pay lines and costs "It appears Mr Baldwin is well rai his way to spending a lot of his tune in jail," said Alspaugh "His altitude will no doubt be die reason It s clear he’s made very little progress and it seems the probation de­ partment's tune and effort would be belter spent on someone who is willing to use it." To his credit, however, said detense at­ torney Amy Rademacher. Baldwin has earned his journeyman's credentials m car­ pentry. "Il’s not entirely fair that he be painted as someone who will be involved in criminal conduct the rest of Ins life." said Rademacher, who was standing in for I Javid (iilhcrt Fisher also ordered Baldwin to continue probation as part of Ins sentence and a pay­ roll witlilioldmg order of $ KM) per week • Chris Feltner. 20. ol Battle ('reek, pleaded guilty to stealing and causing SX.000 damage to a 1995 Starcrafl pop-up camper in Hope township July 8. 1998 Feltner could spend a maximum of four years m prison and/or M.000 fine when he is sentenced June 24 I eltner is also being prosecuted in St. loscph Counts tor alleged home invasion and is scheduled to be sentenced there on June 18 POLICE B€RT Counterfeit bill found at local bank HASTINGS - A customer at the National Bank of Hastings became a victim May 21 when the bank beamed that one of tlie $100 bills he deposited was counterfeit, said Hastings Gty Police Chief Mike Ixedy. The man said lie was given tlie bill by a Grand Rapids man. Leedy said the bill lias been turned over u. tnc Grand Rapids office of the Secret Service, which indicated to local police that the bill bore a serial number found to he a common counterfeit in Texas. Charges sought after accident CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - Police and ambulance personnel had lo use res aims May 19 lo transport a Nashville man to tlie hospital after be was injured in a s’ gle car accident on Thomapple I .akc Road. Arnold Rooney Histed, 51. is accused of resisting and obstructing police officers, being a habitual offender and of driving drunk, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police and Barry County’s 56-1 District Court. Police said Histed was allegedly standing behind his wrecked truck lidding a large, steel chain when tiiey arrived on the scene at about 10 p.m. Histed dropped the chain lo'ffl? ground upon request, but then allegedly became belligerent and reportedly shouted profanities during a pat-down search, police said. Police said after Histed refused medical treatment, he went unconscious and started having a seizure, which caused ambulance personnel to begin treatment and transportation to tlie hospital. Histed, who reportedly registered a .15 on a preliminary breath test, allegedly again began to kick and scream as he was being placed into the ambulance, police reported. He was later taken to the Barry County Jail and is now free on $2,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting a June 9 preliminary examination. Drunk driving, other charge sought YANKEEN SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Police arrested a Yankee Sprints area man Saturday, May 22, shortly after hearing an area-wide broadcast to look for a nun warned for drank driving and domestic violence. The man. who has mH been arraigned, was slopped by the Hastings P‘*l of the Michigan State Police on Chief Noonday and Patterson Ronds when they saw a truck matching the description of lhe one given in lhe broadcast Tbe man told police had six to eight beers prior to driving dial night and he registered a . 14 on a preliminary breath test, police said Drunk driving causes crash, charges ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Police are investigating an accident in which a Wyoming man ran off Wildwood Road near Fawn Lake Road and struck several trees May 23. Tlie man, who registered a .16 on a preliminary breath test, was cited for drunk driving after te was taken lo Pennock Hospital in Hastings with serious injuries. The incident remains under investigation Cash taken in high school burglary HASTINGS ■ An apparent burglary of Hastings High School sometime between Friday evening. May 21, and Monday morning. May 24, resulted in an undisclosed amount of cash being stolen, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department Police believe a student entered tbe building by an undisclosed means, proceeded lo tbe office and look cash and other items front desk drawers, stud Deputy Grief Mike leedy. A surveillance camera tape also was taken fruit, ie school's security equipment, police said Man may face retail fraud charge HASTINGS - A 51-ycar-old Hastings man could be diarged with attempted retail fraud for allegedly instructing an employee to use a receipt from a newly purchased coffee pot to return an old. $106 coffee pot which the store owner says was no longer under wananty. According to a report by the Hastings City Police Department, die man, who works in die legal profession, and die store owner disagree on whether the item was still under warranty at lhe time it was returned May 15. The store owner, who also claims diat coffee pots used for commercial purposes are not covered under warranty, noticed the alleged discrepancy alter paying die refund to tbe employee, police said. "There was sonic confusion about how it was done," said Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike l-ecdy. "The owner of the store thought he was trying to rip him off. The prosecutor's not going to do anytliing on it" Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava could not be reached for comment Wednesday Teen steals car, resists arrest HASTINGS - An 18-year-old teenager who allegedly stole a vehicle, drove while drunk, got into an accident, fled from police and resisted arrest May 22 may be facing a long list of charges, according to various reports. Tlie incident allegedly originated at about 3:30 a m. in the KXM) block of Cook Road and involved six different police units from three agencies The young man. whose name is not being released pending arraignment, may also be charged witii driving on a suspended or revoked license, according to lhe Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. No other information was avaihble at press time. Boy hurt after being hit by blow dart BARRY TOWNSHIP - A 9-ycar-okl Delton boy was hurt May 22 when another child playing with her father’s blow gun shot tlie boy in the neck with a dart, according to lhe Hastings Post of tte Michigan Stale Police "It stuck in his neck, lie pulled it out. There was no criminal action involved." said Trooper Dan Cook. Police became involved when the parents of lhe victim, who was slightly injured, asked that officers locale tlie weapon and determine whethci there was any potential danger of infection No charges will be filed. Cook said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 27. 1999 - Page 19 Young authors bring memories to life. Students from Hastings Middle School learned that memories can be used to build stories during a Young Authors program at Charlton Park last week A workshop taught by Grand Rapids au­ thor Ethel Footman Smothers made stu­ dents students aware that "we all liave sto­ ries to tell — we carry them within our memory." according to Smothers. Smothers recaptured her childhtxid mem­ ories in two children's novels. "Down in tlie Piney Woods" and its sequel. "Moriah's Pond. Smothers grew up as the eldest of seven in a rural town in Georgia. "Down in die Piney Woods" first took shape in 1980 as a narrative poem called "June Bugs and Cracklin' Bread " With the encouragement of her writing teacher and driven by a life­ long ambition to write for children. Smothers spent die next two years expand­ ing die poem into a txxik for young read­ ers. It tixik six years of submitting the txx»k to publishers before it was accepted by Knopf. It received "glowing reviews." according to written biographical informa­ tion on lhe author, which inspired Smothers lo write its sequel. "Inspiration came easily." die biographi­ cal information quotes Smothers "1 simply let die incidents of my childlKxxl flow hack into my mind I could see die front porch and die pecan trees Just a word or phrase conjured up all lhe visual images of my childhood." Smother’s sisters helped fill in missing pieces. According to one article on the book, "die end result, a tale woven from imagination and childhood memories and spiked with unmistakably authentic southern expression, brings lo mind die work of both Mildred Taylor and Laura Ingalls Wilder." Smodicrs graduated from Jewell High School in Florida and received an associ­ ate's degree in liberal arts from Grand Rapids Community College. She has a husband, lour children and lour grandchildren lor lhe workshop at Charlton Park, Smothers liad participants draw a picture prior to the workshop dial depicted a mcm- ory. Students then wrote about their mem­ ory in lhe workslion and shared it with tub­ ers. Also teaching a workshop at the program was Hastings Middle School teacher Shari Barker, who liad students use pictures to write stories. Groups of students wrote for five minutes apiece about the picture, each adding to what was previously written. Tlie exercise "lielps you think of different ways lo write." student Alice Trout said "1 gel lo share my writing ideas with everyone else." seventh-grader Kristin Lydy said The program is put on by the Barry Intermediate Schtxil District as part of its gifted and talented program Young Authors' Days is partially funded by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and administered by tlie Michigan Humanities Council. Author Ethel Footman Smothers listens as seventh grader Heather Mathews shares her writing. Eighth-grader James Mead reads a story he wrote during Smothers' workshop. From left, seventh-graders Erin Carpenter. Alice Trout and Kristin Lydy participate in a workshop where students were asked to write stories based on photographs. HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: Northeastern bike program includes safety tips, new helmets Officer Cliff Morse of the Hastings Police Department recently visited Northeastern Elementary to present a program on bicycle safety to students in developmental kindergarten through fifth grade Morse stressed safety issues that applied to skateboarding and use of roller blades as well Included in the list of safely tips was lhe importance of wearing bike helmets Northeastern received a grant from the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and used that with a matching donation from the Northeastern PTO to purchase bike helmets so all first graders received a free helmet Other students and family members could purchase a helmet at a reduced price A school wide "Bike Safety Poster Contest" was also conducted and winning posters sent to the Brain Injury Association. 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HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 36 Adopted: May 18,1999 Effective: Thirty (30) Days Following Publication, Following Adoption An Ordinance to amend the Hope Township Cemetery Ordinance pertaining to regulations concerning ground maintenance; and to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I, AMENDMENT OF SECTION VII. Subsecttons A. B and D of Section VII of Hope Township Cemetery Ordinance (Ordinance. No. 22. as amended) is hereby amended to read as follows: . A. No graditg. leveling, or excavating upon a burial space shall be per­ formed by a person other than the cemetery sexton B, No flowers. sf.TJbs. trees or vegetation of any type shall be planted within the Township cemetery except for (1) urn plantings placed on a founda­ tion; or (2) plantings made by the cemetery sexton Any plantings made in violation of this provision may be removed by the Township or the cemetery sexton. All winter artificial flowers and wreaths not removed by Apnl 15 of any year and all summer artificial flowers and wreaths not re­ moved by November 15 of any year shall be removed by the cemetery sexton D Mounds, fencing, curbs, walls or similar structures on bunal spaces that hinder the free use of a lawn mower or other gardening apparatus are prohibited SECTION II. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and if any clause, sentence, work section or provi­ sions is declared void or unenforceable for any reason by any court of com­ petent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any portion of this Ordinance other than said part or portion thereof SECTION III. REPEAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after publication following its adoption All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed Sylvia Forster, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 27. 1999 Drain chief honored Second leadership group graduates Cooperative Extension. Kellogg Community College, and the Barry Community Foundation Sealed, from left, are Rick Arnett. Karen Heath. Char Williams. Winter Goebel, and Michael Wank In back, from left, are Uta Vilmont. Peg Peurach, Deb Winkler. Cindy Larsen. Becky Wieland. Barry Wood. Pam Miller. Ron Strick. Lyndy Bolthouse and Mike Gormley Other participants not pictured included Jason Bailey. Lani Forbes. Mark Noteboom. Lauren Hansbarger. and Doug Reynhout The second group of area citizens to participate in the Barry County Leadership Program graduated May 22 after participating in a daylong seminar where a selected national issue was discussed and training on communication and consensus building was given Other sessions in which the group participated focused or. Barry County, the structure and financing of local government, conducting effective meetings, conflict resolution, leadership for the future, and state issues The leadership program, titled 'Challenging You in the 21st Century.' was sponsored by Barry County Retiring Barry County Drain Commissioner Robert Shafter was honored with tnbutes and an ooen house Tuesday Shaffer is shaking hands with 94-year-old Victor Eckardt who was among the many lo attend the event Eckardt was on the former Board of Township Supervisors when the board hired Shaffer for the position of registered sanitarian al the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in June. 1962 The County Board of Commissioners also honored Shaffer with a special resolution for his 25 years with the health department and 10 years as drain commissioner 'Shaffer's penchant for frugality has saved the county, townships and taxpayers thousands of dollars over the past 10 years," the county board said. 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Thurs. & Fri. 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-06-03.pdf a7f48542670543de27673685a1ecdb68 PDF Text Text Students graduate at Hastings High 14 State titles and counting Ex-secretary gets jail term See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 12 See Story on Page 15 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 -JC LO’tY $T S ’.3^3 l2’ s (•• ANNER VOLUME 146. NO. 22 News Briefs: Legislative Coffee set The next Legislative Coffee session will be he'd at K am Monday, June 14. at the County Seal Restaurant in Hastings. It will he the last session until Sept. 1.3 Slate Senator Joanne Emmons; Stale Representative Terry Geiger; Rick Truer, representing Congressman Vcm Ehlers, and Alan Knapp, representing Congressman Nick Smith, will be on hand to answers questions and discuss issues and concerns. A straw vole on a key issue will be taken at the end of the program Ibc Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce All Barry County citizens are invited. * First Friday Is about land use Barry County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus will be guest speaks' al the next First Friday forum June 4 al the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings McManus plans to talk about "Land Use in the 21st Century." He will discuss what may be ahead in the ■ext 10 years in the way of development, planning, urban sprawl and land uses. "I want to take a look tp some of the big issues that Barry County can look forward to in the next decade." he said. "I want to examine farm land, industrial, commercial and residential, what's inevitable, what's going to iiappen " McManus lias been director of planning and zoning for the county since August 1994. Before that he worked in the mapping department and he is a former instructor at Western Michigan University. The First Friday senes, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Com­ mittee. is held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Democrats' hall Those attending may bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be furnished by the Democrats THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1999 Hastings Top 10 announced Every year, 10 seniors al Hastings High SchOol arc honored for achieving the high­ est academic ranking in their class. The fol­ lowing is a list of the Top 10 and informa­ tion on their accomplishments. Amber Reid. 4.0 gpa, daughter of Steven and Joyce Reid. Reid's school accomplishments include: member of the Business Professionals of America in grades 9. 10 and 11, Project Close-up in grades 9, 10. 11. & 12, volleyball in grades 9 & 10, Health Occupations Students of America in grades 10 & 11, Youth in Government in grades 10, 11 & 12, V A volunteer in grades 10 & 11, Red Cross blood drive volunteer in 10th grade, AIDS quilt volunteer in lOtli grade, Spanish Club in grades 10 & 11, HHS Student of the Month in 11th grade. Wizards of Wall Street in 11th grade. Girls' State in 11th grade. National Honor Society in grades 11 & 12, School to Work in 11th grade. Fellowship of Christian Athletes in 12th grade. DAR Good Citizen in 12th grade. Exchange Club Student of the Month in 12th grade. Wlto's Who in 12th grade. She is a mem­ ber of tlic First Presbyterian Church Youth Group and lias been a participant in dial group's summer and Mexico mission trips. She is employed at Tendercare in Hastings. She wUi be attending James Madison College at Michigan Stale University, ma­ joring in international relations. Bethany Arnett, 3.96 gpa, daughter of Jeff and Ann Arnett. Arnett's school ac­ complishments include: cross country in grades 10. 11 & 12 (voted most dedicated in senior year), track in grades 9 & 10, Business Professionals of America in 11th grade. Science Olympiad in 11th and 12th See TOP i 0 continued page 2 Sarah Byington Erika Simpson Tickets for the 112lh annual Hast­ ings High School Alumni banquet are on sale through Saturday. June 5. The banquet will be held Saturday evening. June 12, at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The tickets are S9 per person. They may be purchased al Bosley Pharmacy or by mail through Donna (Bachelder) Kinney at 415 North Taffee Drive. Anniversary classes will hold recep­ tions in separate rooms in the high school starting al 5 p m June 12 and the banquet will get under way al 6 with punch bowl. Dinner will be al 6:30. NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Michael Wank Students expelled for bomb threats Alumni banquet tickets on sale Additional PRICE 50* It rained on our parade... The weather played a major role Monday morning in the annuai Memorial Day parade in Hastings However, a number of entries braved the downpour to honor America's veterans Here, the American Legion and scouts lead the way up North Broadway in their procession to the bridge For more glimpses of Memorial Day in Hastings, see Page 3 Tlic Hastings School Board last Wednes­ day voted lo expel two Hastings students for making bomb threats at the high school and Soutiicasiem Elementary. "The district's discipline policy indicates expulsion is an option." Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. "I think the board felt (making a bomb threat was) a very, very had thing and the board is saying it was a very hurtful tiling, and the consequences will be severe." ()nc of the expelled students is a 15-yearold high school girl who said in a letter to the community last week that, "Il's just not worth doing. If you're thinking of do­ ing it to try and get out of school or be­ cause you think it would be fun, or any other reason. please slop and think of the consequences." ‘The oilier student is a 9-ycar-dd South- See EXPELLED, continued page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 3 1999 News Briefs: Prostate cancer lecture planned Dr. Jeffrey Chapman, a urologist, will present a community lecture on tlic effects of prostate cancer from 7 to X p.m. Thursday, June 17, in the Pennock Hospital Conference Center Tlic presentation will cover prostate ( cancer, treatment, options and side effects and die effects of die disease on the patient and his loved ones. A question and answer period will be included To pre-register, call 948-3125. Gun Lake library open house set 1 he grand opening of the GFWCGun Lake Area Library will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at Hummingbird Arts and Crafts. The festivities will include orations, a ribbon cutting, a children's story hour, refreshments and browsing. Hummingbird, celebrating its fifth anniversary in business, also will have crafters displaying their works. The Gun Lake women's club, through the leadership of Jenny Lamoreaux and Joan Weick, has spearheaded the effort lo establish a library at Gun I-ake. Storytime focus will be on dairy The annual "June Is Dairy Month" Library Storytime will he held al 10 a.m. Friday, June 4, al Ute Hastings Public Library. Michigan Milk Producers Association Dairy Communication Committee representatives Ruby Cairns. Mary Javor and Dee Endsley will be on hand to provide a hands-on learning experience for children ages 2 to 6. llie children will be able to see dairy calves, "Maude," "Daisy" and hear about animal safety from "Dr. Al." For more information, call the library at 945-4263. Rotary's golf outing June 25 The Hastings Rotary Club will have its fourth annual golf outing at 1 p m. Friday, June 25. The format will be a four-person scramble, open to people of all abilities, with a shotgun start. Lunch wil!4>e included. Cost to compete is $50. There will be a hole-in-one contest and many other prizes. Proceeds will go to support the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference, which is held each fall at the YMCA camp. Fur more information, call 945568o. Deadline July 1 for 'Showdown* Tlic deadline for entering the 1999 True Valuc/Jimmy Dean Country Showdown is July 1 for those who require a backup band or July 8 for contestants who do not. This year’s annual competition, also sponsored by WBCH Radio, will be held Monday evening, July 19. during the Barry County Fair at the Barry Expo Complex. Contestant entry forms arc available at Hastings True Value or by calling WBCH at 945-3414 There is a $5 entry fee The winner of the competition July 19 will advance to the statewide contest at the Cheboygan County Fair at the end of July. The prize for the slate winner will be $1,000 and the right to advance to one of six regional showdowns in the fall. Teens to raise funds for 'Bash* "19 Wheels." a rock n’ roll band from East Lansing will perform especially for area teenagers’ Summerfest Basil '99. The teen concert takes place at 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27 (after Hastings’ first home football game) on the main stage at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. To pay the $1,000 cost lo bring "19 Wheels" to Summerfest, local teenagers will accept donations in exchange for a car wash from 9 am. to I p.m Saturday. June 5. at the Wal­ Mart parking lot in Hastings. Half of die funding needs to be raised by July. More teenagers arc needed to keep 11k Summerfest Basil an annual event for teens, volunteer coordinator Allyson Shinavier said. Four of the teens who have actively participated are graduating this year. Recently. 19 Wheels completed a national lour promoting the group's Columbia/Aware release "Six Ways From Sunday " Last year, 19 Wheels was part of the ESPNX-Games Tour. For the Summerfest Bash, admission is a donation which will be given to a women's shelter being built in Barry County. Showcase plans gospel, country , An evening of gospel, bluegrass and country music will be held at 6:30 tonight at tlic Musicians Showcase at Arby’s in Hastings. Featured will be Dave Dickerson, a singer, songwriter and guitarist from Potterville, and die Singing Strings. The Singing Strings is a fivemember band from Middleville that blends country, gospel and bluegrass music. Members include Lee and Lucy Patterson, Red and Ella Kimble and Gar Bulircr Seating at die Showcase is on a first-come, first-served basis. Meijer luncheon set for June 11 Die Barry County Commission on Aging will be host to a Meijer Com­ munity Fund-raising Luncheon from noon lo 1:30 p m. Friday. June 11, at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St., Hastings. Former WOOD-TV Channel 8 weatherman and television personality Buck Matthews will be master of cer­ emonies. Meijer's w ill furnish all of the food for the luncheon and the door prizes. All of the funds collected from the sale of tickets will go to die COA. Local volunteers will help with meal prcpar*>^xt serving, decorating and cleanup Tickets, for $10 each or $15 per couple, must be purcliased in advance and are available at the COA office in Hastings. Heart Association dinner is June 24 Barry County's first annual benefit dinner for the American Heart Associa­ tion has been set for 6 p.m. Thursday, June 24, al the Hastings Country Club Dr. Kenneth Schwartz, a researcher and professor of medicine at Michigan State University, will be the speaker. Some of Schwartz's research has been funded by the American Heart Associa­ tion in the past and he is a member of the Midwest Research Committee. An auction also will be part of the evening. Tickets for the dinner are a $50 do­ nation per person. The public is in­ vited and tickets will be available June 1 at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office. Family Tree Medi­ cal Associates, Drcisbach Motors and the Barry Intermediate School District office. Proceeds from next month's benefit come back lo Barry County through educational programs and research. Trails Day *99 will be June 5 The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association is planning a celebration of the North Country National Scenic Trail Satur­ day. June 5, in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. The 4,200-mile trail goes through Barry County. Next month's event is an annual cel­ ebration aimed at raising public aware­ ness of and appreciation for hiking one of the nation’s premier national scenic trails. The day's activities will begin al 8:30 a.m. at the Hall Lake Park Resi­ dence site al Hall I^ke, located on Gun Lake Road. A flag raising ceremony conducted by Boy Scout Troop 175 from Hast­ ings will signal the start of activities, which will include a brief recognition ceremony lo show appreciation lo pri­ vate land owhers and public land man­ agers who have helped the North Country Trail (NCT) continue its path across their lands. Other activities will be held throughout the day. including a kids’ adventure hike, story time. Trail Medicine workshop, tips for long dis­ tance hiking, hiking workshops and presentations along llie trails. For more information about the Trails Ihiy event, contact Tom Garnett (616) 382-2561 or Dave Cornell (616) 623-8659 TOP 10, continued from page 1____________________________________________ grades (first in regional olympiad in senior year), peer tutoring in grades 9. 10. 11. & 12. National Merit Finalist. Scholar Athlete, school nominee lor Detroit Free Press Scholar Athlete, schools nominee lor Academic All-State Al her church, she has been a Sunday School teacher. leader of tlic tern drama group, and organized a mis­ sion trip tor the youth group to Mississippi She lias a part-time job at S&S Farm Market. She plans to attend Honors College at the University of Toledo and eventually hopes to have a career in­ volving languages and leaching/working witli kids. Allyson Morgan, 3.96 gpa, daughter of Wayne and Brenda Morgan. Morgan's school accomplishments include: basket­ ball in grades 9 & 10. volleyball in 9th grade, softball in grades 9, |j & J2, National Honor Society in 11th and 12lh grades. Fellowship of Christian Athletes in 12th grade. Student of the Month in lOtli and 11 th grade. All-American Scholar in 12th grade. Who's Who Among High School Students in 12th grade. She is a member of her church's youth group and the church's administrative council. She plans on attending Tennessee Stale University to major in biology with the goal of obtaining a master’s degree and then pursuing a career in environmental science. Corey R. Sandusky. 3.92 gpa, son of David and Ann Sandusky. Sandusky's school accomplishments include: cross county in grades 11 and 12, captain of cross country team in 1998, Most Dedicated Award in cross country in 1998, track in 12th grade, Spanish Club in 11 th grade. Quiz Bowl in grades 10, 11, & 12. Business Professionals of America in 12tii grade, National Honor Society in grades 11 and 12, NEA Art Festival regional and state qualifier in 11 tii grade. He lias been a member for three years of the youth group of Church of the Brethen. He currently works at McDonald’s. He plans on altcnding lire University of Michigan to study computer programming and computer graphics. Laura Storm. 3.88 gpa, daughter of Bill and Jean VanDenburg. Her school accomplishments include: volleyball in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12, two years of tennis, two years of softball, one year of track. Academic Award in grades 10 & 11, and member of the National Honor Society. She raised money for United Way through a T-shirt sale, participated in Reading Recovery with elementary school students, volunteered at a Commission on Aging dinner, and helped run the children's summer reading program at die Dowling Public Library. She plans on attending Kellogg Community College and Western Michigan I Iniversity with the goal of hav­ ing a career in optometry Bruurt-gurd Mason, 3 87 gpa, son of Aubrey Mason and Karen Vcdro His schixil accomplishments include. Jazz. Band. Marching Band. Symphonic Band. National Honor Society. Top Ten. Pit Orchestra He’s been a member of the City Band and City Choir He plans on attend­ ing Hope College to study pre-med and play in the college s Jazz Band He was awarded a Hope Endowed Scholarship and (lifted Artist Award. He hopes to attend medical school and become a doctor. Sarah Byington, 3.85 gpa. daughter of Robert and Martha Byington. Her school accomplishments include: four years of Interact with one year as vice president and one as president, four years of Key Club, two years of JV soccer with one year as captain, two years of varsity soccer, two years ol I menial ion al Club, two years of National Honor Society with one year as secretary, one year as FC A leader, one year of Spanish Club, one year of Ski Club, one year with the Prom Committee, four years with the Homecoming Committee, one year with the Humanities Ciuo, Academic Letter in 10th grade. Academic Pin in 11 th grade. Academic Award in 12tli grade. All Academic Award in soccer in 11th grade. Scholar Athlete in 12th*grade. She lias been a VA hospital volunteer, an AIDS quill volunteer, a member of lliornapple Valley Church, and a weekly visitor to Tendercare nursing home. She also spent two years with the Iliomapple Valley Soccer Club and two years at the Soccer Zone, and participated in the Rotary Life Leadership Conference She plans on attending Western Michigan University. Erika J. Simpson. 3.85 gpa. daughter of Nancy and Jeff Simpson. Her school accomplishments include four years of varsity tennis including co-captain as a senior and all-conference and all-county, four years of volleyball including all­ county as a senior, four years of softball including being co-captain and all-county, three years with die Science Show team, three years in Youth in Government. Exchange Club vice-president and youth of the month. Academic Top 10. She attends St. Rose of Lima Church, is involved in the high school community service class, has been involved in die Iliomapple Valley Soccer Club for two years and indoor soccer al the Soccer Zone for two years, and participated in the Rotary Life Leadership Conference. She plans on attending Penn State University to study English and law with the eventual goal of becoming a lawyer Michael E. Lipstraw. 3.81 gpa. son of Dan and Patricia Lipstraw. His school accomplishments include Academic Letter in grades 10 and 11, National Honor Society member in grades 11 and 12, varsity wrestling m grades 9. 10. 11 and 12, co-captain of the wrestling squad in grades II and 12. stale qualifier in wrestling in 12th grade, fourth place in the regional* in wrestling in the 12th grade, and district wrestling champ in the 12di grade. He participated in tutoring at Star Elementary School and a T-shirt sale benefiting United Way. and was a chaperone during the Hastings Middle School community day He plans on attending Western Michigan University for one year and then attending the University of Advancing Computer Technology in Tempe. AZ. where he will study digital animation and production with the goal of designing computer-generated models and animations for movies, television and/or entertainment software. Mike Wank. 3.80 gpa. son of Gary and Sue Wank His school accomplishments include varsity football in grades 11 and 12, Iron Saxon Award for football weight training. Most Improved Award (100 percent attendance award) in football. Mosg Improved Defensive Back Award for two years in football. Scholar Athlete Award, varsity track in grades 11 and 12. Ski Club for four years. National Honor Society, including being president one year. School hi Work program for two years. Who's Who Among America's High School Students. American Scholar Award, fifth grade camp counselor. He has been co­ president of the Barry County Youth Advisory Council, a member of the Hastings Summerfest committee, and has volunteered during the Toys for Tots distribution, the Hastings Jaycees Halloween Children's Day, and the Walk for Warmth He attended the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Washington DC. the Volunteerism Super Conference in Lansing, and the Challenging You in tlic 21st Century leadership Program. He will attend Michigan Slate University to major in sec­ ondary education and science and plans to apply to medical school following gradua­ tion. EXPELLED, continued from page 1------------------------------------- !----------------------------------eastern third-grader who did not actually make a bomb threat/but instead wrote a note containing a threat and then ripped it up and threw it in the trash, according to police investigating the incident. Another student witnessed tlic girl throwing away the note, police said, fished tlic pieces of the note out of the trash, and then showed them lo school officials. Die 9-year-old did not immediately con­ fess to writing the note, and the school had to be temporarily evacuated. Hastings School Board member Larry Haywood was the sole board member vot­ ing "no" to the notion to expel the 9-yearold. (Tlic vote to expel the 15-year-old was unanimous.) Haywood said he voted no because "I think the conditions of that situation were somewhat different than llie oilier bomb threats. Tlic student iiad at least tried to tear up her bomb note and throw it aw.iv," The 9-year-old's case was the first to be beard by the board, Haywood said, and he felt die board "had bigger threats (to deal with) than a third-grader throwing away her bomb note." However, he said, he still thought the child made a mistake in not admitting im­ mediately that she'd written the note, thus forcing school officials to evacuate die building and search q The student didn't admit it because she was afraid, Haywood said, and "out of fear the situation got out of control." Haywood said he felt the biggest danger of the bomb threats is "lo get complacent" Continued tin eats may lead to the belief that they are all hoaxes and one "may not be a hoax," he said. "We can't let our guard down." His sentiments were echoed by b »ard member Mike Hubert. "My single biggest concern is that tlic more threats you have, the more people expect diem," he said. Even though those having to respond to such tiireats may not intentionally downplay die seriousness of diem, Hubert said, officials could become "desensitized" to them and "maybe wouldn't be as diorough" in responding to them. Hubert also said the bomb threats con­ tribute to an atmosphere of fear in the school and community, creating worry and stress dial is hard on everyone. "I would like to diink that the students' safety is a given in our community," he said, rather than parents having to worry every time they send their children to schixil whether they are going to be safe. Hubert said he also wanted the students who were expelled "to realize the impact what they did had on not only the school, but the community at large " Hubert said the expelled students have die option of applying for readmission to the school district this coming school year "Tlic only way they would be allowed to return to the district is if the board allows them to come hack, if they make a request and the board grants it," Superintendent Carl Schoessel said The winning ticket... Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer watches as the winning ticket to the Kiwanis Club of Hastings Travel Raffle is chosen at the downtown WBCH office on Monday The winner was Mark Hewitt who received a $600 travel voucher from Clearview Travel & Tours International. Inc Before any decision is made on readmit­ ting the studenLs. Hubert said, the board will take a look at whether the students have stayed out of Double since being ex­ pelled and will also ask them "whether they really have taken personal responsibility for what tiiey did and if they realize die graveness of iL" According to Schoessel, the bomb threats were "extremely upsetting to the students, the parents and the community as a whole, and it was a very, very bad situa­ tion as a whole." ParenLs of both students also were asked lo pay restitution for costs die district in­ curred in dealing with the threats. Those were figured at $2,148 for the high school and $550 for Southeastern ’Die bo;ird has another bomb threat hear­ ing June 8. A bomb threat was made al the middle scInmiI on May 19. targeted for the followjng day On May 20, middle school students could not go anywhere without a staff person present and all doors except the front dtxir were locked. \ middle school student lias confessed lo making the tiircat, Schoessel said, and a discipline hearing is scheduled for after the board's budget tearing next Tuesday. Banquet honors Hastings FFA Tlic Hastings High School chapter of the FFA held its annual banquet and awards ceremony recently at the high school cafe­ teria. Longtime advisor Ed Domke. still a teacher at the high school, was given an honorary FFA degree for his leadership and many years of service lo the local chapter Guest speaker for die evening was Emily Green, the new vice president of Region IV of die Michigan FFA. She talked about the opportunities that the organization has for members. Receiving proficiency awards for ex­ celling in their Supervised Agriculture Ex­ perience (SAE) were John Eggers in swine pnxluction entrepreneurship. Dusty Lundstrom in equine science entrepreneurship. Matt Peake in dairy production placement and Marc Haywood in agricultural mechan­ ical technical systems placement. Earning oilier chapter awards were John Eggers, cliapter Star Farmer, Marc Hay­ wood. cliapter Star Agribusinessman and "Outstanding FFA Member" award; and Mike Spidcl. cliapter Star Greenhand award The Hastings Middle School FFA also presented many scholastic and leadership awards lo its members Three special awards went to the top agnsciencc students in seventh and eighth grades Die top sev­ enth-grader was Jen Quada and the lop two eighth-graders were Holly Wilson and Telia Huss �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 3. 1999 - Page 3 Graduates line up to receive their diplomas during commencement exercises Friday Seniors wait for the moment when they can toss their hats and say goodbye to high school forever HHS Commencement ceremonies, honors assembly held last week At commencement exercises last Friday evening. 1*M> seniors took their last walk down the hallowed halls or Hastings High Schixil and entered die undiartervd territory School board member Donald Myers is pictured at center. Behind him is Superintendent Carl Schoessel. High School Principal Tim Johnston shakes hands with a graduate. । A young man who plays with the high school band belts out the traditional "Taps" at the cemetery The American Legion color guard leads the way into Riverside Cemetery, as the rain subsides, at least for the time being of adulthood. Graduation exercises included a keynote address by high school teacher James Dixon, a speech by valedictorian Amber Reid, remarks by student council president Tara Stockham, and music by the high sciiool txuul and choir. The previous evening, (he high school honors assembly was held. Numerous •awards were given. They included: Science Department Vic ('amp award to Beau Mason. Outstanding Business Student Award to Betliany Miles, ('arcerfTechnical Department Student of tlic Year Award to Josh Boltliouse. Umguage Arts Department Student of the Year lo Erika Simpson, Math Department Student of the Year to Corey Sandusky. Social Studies Department Student of the Year to Amber Reid. Vocational/Job Placement Award lo Joe Wayne Hawkins, Congressman’s Medal of Merit to Erica Fulmer. NASSP President's Leadership Award to Tara Stockham, and Boys/Girls State awards to David Parker and Amber Reid. Perfect attendance awards to: 9th graders Darrell Barnum. Alicia Birman, Erin Bradley, Stephanie Buck. Joshua Clevenger. Stephanie Courtright. Dawn Gardiner. Amanda Hawthorne. Ashley Keeler, M;irk Peake. Jessica Roush. Tyler l ossava. Dianna VanBoven. David Wilson, Daniel Worth; 10th graders Larissa Carr, Timothy Cole. Paul Henney. Amanda Hoke. Jonathan Katje. Jacob McClelland, Hastings remembers its veterans... The Hastings High School band had to slog through the wet pavement and soggy instruments Jason Olmsied. Lucas Ovemiire. Adam Schantz. Margaret Schirmer. Matthew Schnackenberg. Jessica Winebrenncr, 11 th graders Danielle Bowman. Brian lancastcr. Courtney Sinclair. Jill Willrams, and Nathan Winfrcc, 12th graders Jessica Huss. Midiael Upslraw, and l-rika Simpson. Academic letters: Sarah Barry. Jill Dimond. Heather Drumm. Mall Gcrgen. Lindsay liemerling. Jennifer Heuss. Melissa Hodges. Justin Huss. Leland Jennings, Adam Miller. Samantha Oakland. Margaret Schirmer, Karey Schlachter. Heidi Schroeder, Kristen Wildem, Jessica Winebrenncr, Taylor Wisner, Elwood Davis, Heather Girrnach, Virginia Hennings, Samantha Miller. Heather Rose, Samantha Snow, Jennifer Taylor, Brandon Willard, Joshua Alderson. Justin Benner. Danielle Bowman. Catherine Case. Carolyn DeWitt. Kevin Gerlinger. Sarrah Gregory, Sherri Gregory. Michelle Griggs. Valerie Heffelbowcr. Jennifer Hodges, Susan Hubbard. Daniel Johnston. Ivy Malone. Antosia Myers, Steven Obreiter, Sarah Penrod, I .aura Rafflcr, Amy Schiedel. Courtney Sinclair. Rachel Smith. Samuel Stafford. Marcie Westover, Amber Wilde. Katrina Wyman, David Barnum, Angela Boger, Erin Englehart, Jessica Huss, Anna Lewis, Destiny Sccbcr. Adam Whitney. Alicia Cooney, Sally Edger, Erica Fulmer. Karen llerbstreilh, Derek Johnson. Beauregard Mason, David Parker. Andrea IHmd, Scott Sawyer. Bcdiany Arnett. Sarah Byington. Michael Lipstraw, Allyson Morgan. Amber Reid. Corey Sandusky, Erika Simpson, l^iura Storm, Laura Thomas, Midiael Wank . Foreign exchange awards: Natali Banovac. Katharina Hinz., Kristine Joergenscn, Jorge Lludi, Michal Talarck. University of Michigan Alumni Awards: Sally Edger and Adam Whitney Dan Nameth Award: Adam Whitney. MHSAA Sdiolar and/or OK Conference Scholar Athlete Award: Bethany Arnett. David Barnum, Angie Boger, Malthew Bradley, Sarah Byington, Sally Edger. Erica Fulmer, Roxanne Galisdorfer, Midiael Upslraw, Allyson Morgan. David Parker. Brooke Rizor, Corey Sandusky. Scott Sawyer, Destiny Sccbcr. l-rika Simpson, Amy Songer, I .aura Storm, Steven Storrs, I .aura Thomas, Mike Wank. Josh Warren, and Adam Whitney. Detroit Free Press Scholar Amide: Betliany Arnett George "Buzz" Youngs Awards: Erika Simpson and Andy Keller. Local Scholarship awards: Bill Blair. Destiny Sccbcr, Malt Bradley. Amber Reid, Jeff Doozan. Tiffany Steward. Josh Warren. Sally Edger, Midiael Wank, Steve Storrs. Adam Whitney. Alicia Cooney. Sindi Felzke. Danielle Golnck, Jessica Huss, Betliany Miles, Erica Fulmer. Allyson Morgan. Erika Simpson. Greg Brower. Scott Sawyer. ’.aura Thomas. Jill Storms. Andy Keller. Sarah Byington. Beau Mast hi. Tara Stockham. Laura Storm. David Barnum. Ken lloxworth. David Parker. Corey Sandusky. Jason Flohr, Mike Upslraw. Steve Moray. Patti Stockham. A S O'Heran Senior Academic Honors. Betliany Arnett. Megan Baker. Angela Boger. Jordan Brehm. Sarah Byington. Rebecca Carr. Robert Cole, Alicia Cooney, Stephanie Donalds. Jeff Doozan. Dennis l£agle. Sally Edger. Mike Elliott. Fxin Fjiglehart. Jas«»n Flohr. Erica Fulmer. Danielle Golnck. Justin Gordenski. Tia Harper. Marc Haywood. Heather Heath. Karen llerbstreilh. Kenneth lloxworth. Derek Johnson. Andrew Keller. Michael Lipstrau. Beauregard Mason. Bethany Miles. Stephen Moray. Allyson Morgan. Luke Notcboom. David Parker. Andrea Pond. Paul Rcdburn. Amber Reid. Brooke Rizor, Corey Sandusky. Scott Sawyer. Destiny Secber. Midiael Sheehan, Erika Simpson. Ixvi Sohnes. Patti Stockham. Tara Stockham. Laura Storm. Steven Storrs. Laura Thomas. Midiael Wank. Adam Whitney, and Zachariah Woodley �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday June 3. 1999 l€TT€RS from our readers... J-Ad’s hard work overlooked Dear editor: Over the years, which have been many, I have looked forward to Tuesday to get the Reminder, Thursday to get to the store to buy the Banner and the last few years for Friday to get my Weekender. I have always enjoyed all the information packed in the Reminder. The Banner has always kept me updated on the area's news in all aspects. I look forward to the Week- Communication from... U.S. Congressman Nick Smith The Cox Report Every American should review the find­ ings of the “Cox report” released by the House select committee on Chinese espi­ onage. The unanimously approved, biparti­ san report, details Chinese penetration of sensitive U.S. military research facilities including the Department of Energy’s nuclear labs at Los Alamos. The secrets lost include the designs of our most advanced nuclear weapons, the fruits of over 100 mil­ lion man-hours of nuclear and military research. This information is expected to dramatically enhance Chinese nuclear capabilities and thereby diminish U.S. secu­ rity. In addition, the Chinese stole advanced missile and space technology. This is undoubtedly the worst spy case since the Rosenbergs gave the Soviet Union the secret of the atomic bomb. Nations spy on one another. As a former Air Force intelligence officer, however. I’m shocked by our high officials’ failure to protect U.S. secrets, even after we knew that spying was taking place. For example: • Before 1993, sensitive technology transfers were approved by the Departments of state and Defense. The Administration shifted that responsibility to the Commerce Department, which loosened US export controls. In 1995, Commerce adopted rules expanding the export of high performance computers used by weapons designers. • The Department of Energy’s own secu­ rity director attempted to discuss the matter with then Energy Secretary Frederica Pena in early 1997. It took four months for him to get an appointment. • The President’s national security advi­ sor, Sandy Berger, was also briefed in 1996 but took no action until this spring. Con­ gressman Cox testified last week that the U.S. Justice Department still refuses to ful­ ly cooperative with the committee. • Attorney General Janet Reno received a memo detailing the espionage from Investi­ gator Charles LaBella and FBI Director Louis Freeh in 1996. Yet she denied requests to launch an investigation and wiretap the suspects. Congress will now attempt to obtain the LaBella/Freeh memo. • The President, who stated in his March 19, 1999 press conference that he had not been informed of spying at DOE labs, had been briefed by Sandy Berger by July 1997, if not sooner. Congress must get to the bottom of what happened and take action to prevent it from reoccurring. It won’t be easy. The Adminis­ tration has consistently tried to cover up Chinese spying and punish those cooperat­ ing with investigators. If reportedly pres­ sured the DOE security expert who first pushed for an investigation to remain silent and may have punished a Pentagon technol­ ogy analyst for cooperating with the con­ gressional investigation. We should also investigate possible links between this espi­ onage and Chinese political contributions. According to Armed Services Subcommit­ tee Chairman Curt Weldon, as much as $13 million of contributions to the President and Democratic Party is linked to Chinas People’s Liberation Army or its front com­ panies. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 financial FOCUS furnished Oy . ender each Friday to sec what activities arc out there for family enjoyment and the pic­ ture of the week. Those arc really fun! I have enjoyed the letters to the editor and have written a few of my own. I do not believe that people in this community- and other areas that get these papers realize how much work and time is involved in getting these papers to us. After spending the day with the news room, even though pretty empty at that time, because I was there to clean comput­ ers, I saw the evidence of hard work and long hours that is involved in getting these papers to us each week. Their work loads are enormous and with deadlines to boot. This was just a small portion of what is involved and 1 can only imagine what to expect when 1 clean the rest of the comput­ ers in the building. These people work hard to bring us these papers every week. In the past, I have read letters to the edi­ tor complaining about others, being critical of others’ wrong doings, or others’ choices and decisions. I have read about human interest issues concerning people doing good deeds within our community and so forth, but I have yet to ever read one in which J-Ad Graphics was the one being praised. I for one really appreciate each one of you who work so hard to bring us the Reminder, Banner and the Weekender. I appreciate everyone from the office per­ sonnel. editor, reporters, word processors, dark ror-n, desktop publishers, layout artists, plate room, pressmen, bindery workers to the delivery people, and also a job well done to all of administration. If not for all of you. Tuesday. Thursday and Fri­ day would just be another day of the week! And all of us would not know what was going on in our communities. You all deserve awards for a job well done! Thanks for bringing us these papers for education, news updates, community infor­ mation, school activities, advertisements of all kinds, and the pleasure of having some­ thing good to read every week! Jane A. Jones/Computer Maid Hastings Disabled Vets should be remembered To the editor: Here it is Memorial Day. The day reminds me of years ago when my husband decided to test the mentality of those who worked for him in his depart­ ment. He passed the hat and asked that con­ tributions be given the Unknown Soldier's wife. Each person generously contributed toward the cause. Not one considered the humor in the request. Later, the money was returned and he explained why. with laughter on both sides. Memorial Day is celebrated for those killed in wars. It's sad that the veterans in hospitals homes arc maimed, crippled lone­ ly and personally ignored. They are the real sufferers of the war. not the dead, who arc at peace. How ironic. President Clinton visits Col­ orado and Littleton. He talks against the gun ki. lings of students and of guns. Mean­ while, seven children in the war in Kosovo had parts of their limbs blown off their bod­ ies by our bombings. This is not to mention many others bombed in homes, apartments and streets. A pilot interviewed on TV asked what he did when because of bad weather he could­ n’t sec the target, as to bombing. His answer, “jus» drop them!" Justine McLean, Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (61/8) 456-2531 Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapplo, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th S’., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a liny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the Linked States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. A small investment today for a big payout tomorrow Think diapers arc expensive? Just wait until you have to pay college tuition. Thinking about an expensive need in the future can be scary. How will you come up with the large sums needed to pay for col­ lege. a wedding, retirement and more? For many people, the answer is zero coupon bonds. A small investment in “ze­ roes” today can give you a big payout in the future. In order to appreciate zero coupon bonds, you must first understand how they work. Like other bo. ds, zeroes are issued by municipalities, government agencies and corporations. You buy zeroes at a discount from face value, and they compound semi­ annually at the yield st-ted at the time of purchase. Unlike other bonds, interest is not paid semiannually or annually. Instead, the interest accrues, and you receive it at maturity. The difference in the discounted price and the face value you receive at ma­ turity determines the amount of interest, and therefore the yield. For example, at this writing, you can buy an 18-ycar SI0.000 zero coupon Treasury bond (called a STRIP) yielding 5.87 percent. Your initial investment is only $3,439, and in 18 years you’ll receive the full $10,000. As mentioned, the U.S. Treasury issues zero coupon bonds called STRIPs. These securities arc backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Zero coupon Treasury bonds arc free of state and local taxes, but investors must pay federal in­ come tax on the accrual of interest each year, even though they do not receive this amount until maturity. Zero coupon municipal bonds are also is­ sued by municipalities, counties, states, state agencies and special districts. Tlieir main attraction is that they let your money grow free from federal income taxes. Zero coupon Treasury-backed bonds, called CATs and TIGRs, are not issued di­ rectly by the Treasury but are fully collater­ alized by U.S. Treasury bonds. Zero coupon agency bonds arc issued by govern­ ment agencies. They’re not directly guaran­ teed by the U.S. government but carry an implied guarantee Zeroes should be purchased with the in­ tention of holding them to maturity. How­ ever. if your circumstances change and you need your money earlier, zero coupon bonds can be traded on any business day at their current market value, which may be more, less or equal to the amount you orig­ inally invested. If you think zeroes may be right for you. select a financial professional who is knowledgeable about them and whose firm maintains trading specialists in zero coupon bonds. Be sure you understand about pric­ ing. liquidity, maturity, call provisions, phantom income, guarantees and taxation. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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Parents have an obligation to know what their children arc doing and to make sure they don’t harm others That’s part of being a parent " �DARE graduations observed, donations made The graduation party for Star. Pleasantview and Woodland Elementary students May 25 featured both roller skating and the consumption of large quantities of pizza. Delton-Kellogg sixth-graders graduating from the DARE program celebrated with a party at the Hastings roller rink May 20. Above, the students surround DARE instructor Sgt. Jason Sixberry of the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Area students on a roll A a 0 Winners of their school's DARE essay contest were (front, from left) Heather Holden of Star Elementary, Brad Mead of Pleasantview, and Jessie Mikolajczyk of Pleasantview. and (back, from left) Marissa Van Wingen of Star. Teachers Cindy Wilcox of Star (back center) and Eleanor Vonk of Pleasantview (back right) are also pictured. 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Challenge the mind i Expand your horizons in you've never been challenged before All with the goal of improving your athletic performance �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 3. 1999 ; Marie E. (Oms) Booth HICKORY CORNERS - Marie E. (Oms) Booth, age 69. of Hickory Comers, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Marie was bom on April 30, 1930 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Charles Sr. and Jennie (Smit) Oms. Mrs. Booth married Lyle Booth on June 6, 1948. She was employed as a cook at Gull Lake Schools from 1969-1992. For many summers, she volunteered as a cook at the Wesleyan District Conference Grounds in Hastings. She was a member of Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church, she was one of the first to provide food and care to her family and friends. She was a former Cub Scout Den Mother, and former member of a craft club. Mrs. Booth enjoyed sewing rugs, collecting antiques, especially dishes, she also enjoyed taking trips to Shipshewana, but most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Booth was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Booth is survived by her husband, Lyle Booth; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary (Kay) Booth of Delton, and Mark (Terry) Booth of Galesburg; brother, Charles Oms Jr. of Dowling; mother-in­ law, Roberta Booth of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Tracy, Angela, Alan, and Amber Booth; several brothers and sistersin-law; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Booth were held Saturday, May 29, 1999 at Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Pastor Len Davis officiated. Burial was in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Hickory Comers. Memorials may be made to Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church or the Aiberica-i Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Read. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor, Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a m ; Sunday School 1100 am.. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p tn.. Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 pm. Sunday Massc> 8 00 a m and 11 00 am . Confession Saturday 4 00 - 4 30 pm CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 nd. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a m.; Worship 11.-00 am, Evening Service at 6: 00 p m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9'45 a.m. Sunday School Hour, 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6:00 p.m. evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children ST. ANDREW’S INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a.<n. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd <L 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Res David T Hustwick. vicar at 948-9604 St Andrew's is a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a m, 9:55 am. and 11.20 a.m Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m., Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m also Nursery available for all services. Bang the whole family HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 am. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m are: Rainbows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade), Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • No sgc limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974. Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 9 00 a.m.. Rev Ken Vaught. 1100 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a.m. for all ages. 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5 00 pm, Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a m ; freewill of­ fering. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of ChnstY Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . 1 mile cast of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus, 945-9224 Sunday Services 9:45 a m. - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30 p m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meet­ ing with “Youth With a Message’’. 945-9224; 6:30 p m - Bible Study for all EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the HbrldWide Anglican Communion." 315 W Center St (corner of S. Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m. and 10 a.m Christian Education 10 am.. Nuncry Available at 10 am. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a tn.; Worship 11 am.. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer, Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9 30 am. Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning Worship Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m Warriors (grades K5th), serving evening meals lo War­ riors. 6 00 p m, Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 7 00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 am 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dave Wood Sr. • Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch - Music, Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9:30 am. for children and adults. Morning Worship Service. 11:00 am.. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday - Family Night 6:00 p.m . Awana. Jr. & Sr High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer. Thursd. v A.M. - Women Y Bible Study Thursday P.M - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study. Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Ri'de Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Muming Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children^ min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Costs Grove Rd. Pastor Ben Hemng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 am. Church Service 10:30 am.. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway Hastings COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9:00 am Traditional. 10:15 am Sun­ day School. II 15 am Contempo­ rary Service Nuncry provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p m For more information call the church office. CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 8799 Gull Road. Richlard. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243. 616­ 629-9251 DiaLAn-lnsptration Minister Rev Mana Barccwski. Co-Mimster Rev Gerre Parker Time 10:15 a m. Healing Service. 11:00 am Celebration. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: Bible Classes 10 am. Worship 11 am. Evening Services 6pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p m. Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos tn the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Boltwood St., Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 am. Sunday School; 10*45 a m Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m. Kid’s quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6 30 pm. KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. June 6 8 00 & 10:00 am. Worship (no Sunday School). Thursday. June 3 4:00 p.m. ChildrenY Choir; 4:45 Youth Ensemble. 6:30 Softball. 7:00 Adult Choir. Friday. June 4 6:30 p.m. Wedd Reh. Saturday. June 5 - 4:30 p.m. Wedding. 8 00 NA. Monday. June 7 - 6.30 p.m. Softball. 7:00 BoG Tuesday. June 8 - 6:30 p.m. So-lball; Zllu !!o!y Land; 7:30 - OA Wednesday. June 9 - 7 00 p.m Stew. Comm. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe, Pastor Lisa Sievers. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of vrorship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m SUNDAY. JUNE 6 - We will begin our Summer Schedule 9:30 am. - Worship Services Child care available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade 10:30 a.m. - Coffee. Radio broadcast Look for our \Ycation Bible School schedule coming soon! FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broad* ay. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah’s Ark PreSchool Sunday 9 (JO a m Tra­ ditional Worship Service*. 9 50 am ChildrenY Worship SundaySchool for all ages 11 20 am Contemporary Worship Service* * Nursery is provided during both Worship Services The 9 00 Ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCH AM Radio Phyllis H. Corrigan Babcock Mrs. Phyllis H. Corrigan Babcock, who inspired friends and family through her faith, kindness, and wit, passed away Saturday, May 29, 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings at the age of 82. She was bom on November 6, 1916, in Chicago, the daughter of Charles Riley and Kathryn V. (Corbett) Corrigan. She moved to Nashville at the age of 15 to live with her aunt, Sarah Moore. There she met Ivan Jay Babcock, a fellow 1>34 Nashville High School graduate. They married in 1937 at St. Mary’s Church in Mame and he preceded her in death in 1992. Mr. and Mrs. Babcock complemented each other at home and in business. When he left for World War II, she assumed his job managing the Nashville Felpausch Store. They owned and operated B&B Oil in Hastings for many years. She was also employed at Clark Equipment of Battle Creek for twelve years. Mrs. Babcock was proud of her Irish heritage, undeniably the source of her sharp wit and astonishing luck at bingo and card games. Her energy level which allowed her to fervently watch her beloved Notre Dame’s football games, knit and carry on two conversations, simultaneously has been matched only be the activities of her two much adored great grandsons, Matthew and Kiernan. Mrs. Babcock was a devoted member of St. Rose’s Parish, she volunteered enthusiastically at Pennock Hospital, Charlton Park and for the Red Cross. Mrs. Babcock is survived by her two sons, Raymond Joseph of Thailand, and C. Patrick (Patricia) of Lansing; daughter. Terri (Rocky) Pease of Midland, Texas; seven grandchildren and two grcqt grandsons. Funeral Services for Mrs. Babcock were held Wednesday, June 2, 1999 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. Father Charles H. Fischer officiated. Interment followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Love Incorporated or the Barry County Animal Shelter. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Thelma M. McAllister BATTLE CREEK - Thelma M. (Newbre) McAllister, age 81, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at Battle Creek Health System. She was bom May 28, 1917 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Vem E. and Loella (Walker) Newbre a prominent pioneer family who settled in Emmett Township. Her great grandparents, Ila Newbre and Jacob Spaulding came here in a covered wagon and settled in 1836 as one of the area’s first inhabitants. Newbre Cemetery and the former Spaulding school in Emmett Township is named for her family. She worked for Crown Cleaners in Fort Custer during World War II and lived in Chicago from 1954-1959. She was employed in Chicago by Bell, Boyd, Marshall and Lloyd law firm and the Hyde Park YMCA. Returning to Battle Creek, she was employed by the former Shopper’s Fair as hardlincs manager, retiring in 1969. She married George D. McAllister and resided in Marshall for several years, he preceded her in death in May 1982. Two previous marriages ended in divorce. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Methodist Women's Association. She enjoyed reading, exchanging greeting cards and flowers. Mrs. McAllister was also preceded in death by her parents; son, William Lewis Famham in 1941 and a sister, Carol Dingledine. Mrs. McAllister is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Easter of Mabclvale, Arkansas; sons, Larry G. Famham of Delton, James R. Famham of Bellevue and David E. Famham of Elkhart, Indiana; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. McAllister were held Saturday, May 29, 1999 at the Shaw Funeral Home. Reverend Nancy S. Wheat officiated. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lifespan, Good Samaritan Hospice Care and Visiting Nurse Services. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them BOSLEY PHARMACY The BANNER HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan To Subscribe, call us at... HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 616-945-9554 “Prescnpnum- (IBS Jefferson 945-M29 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Jack Hubert Guy Mr. Jack Hubert Guy. age 72, passed away Friday, May 28, 1999, at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Jack was bom to James E. and Daisy B. (Hynes) Guy on January 25, 1927 at home in Woodland, and resided there with his wife of 28 years, Lorine (Evans Simmons) Guy. He was preceded in death by his son. Richard; granddaughter. Nichole; two brothers, J. Richard and Ralph. Mr. Guy is survived by his wife, Lorine; two sons, David (Jenni) of Bayfield, Colorado, and Thomas of Ballwin, Missouri; daughter, Ruthann (Drvid) Harp of Phoenix, Arizona; daughtcr-in-law, LczLcc of Colorado Springs, Colorado; ex-wife, Marjorie (Wells) Guy of California; three stepsons, Thomas C. Simmons of Woodland, John (Mary) Simmons a.td James Simmons of Lansing; two stepdaughters, Laura (Bryon) Rettinger of Haines, Alaska and Susan (Mikie) Survant of Hebron, Kentucky; seven grandchildren and 21 step grandchildren; two sisters, Iris Blocker of Woodland and Geraldine Bever of Fort Meade, Florida; two brothers. Linden (Polly) of Lansing and Paul (Marcile) of Stantox. Funeral Services for Mr. Guy were held on June 2, 1999 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Church of the Nazarene. Florence L. Kuempel HASTINGS - Mrs. Florence L. Kuempel, age 72, of Hastings, passed away Friday, May 28, 1999 at her residence. Mrs. Kuempel was bom on December 24, 1926 in Rutland Township, Barry County, the daughter of Lewis & Viola (Williams) Belson. She was raised in the Hustings and Middleville areas and attended schools there. She received her G.E.D. from Thomapple-Kellogg Schools in 1975. She married Kenneth O. Kuempel on October 26, 1946. Mrs. Kuempel's employment included: Oliver Corporation in Battle Creek; Hastings Manufacturing Company; Hastings Orchard Industries; MkkDeville Engineering; and Adult Foster Care. She was a member of Nashville V.F.W. Auxiliary. Mrs. Kuempel was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Leona Zimmerman & Alberta Turner. Mrs. Kuempel is survived by her husband, Kenneth; three sons, Kenneth (Linda) Kuempel of Grand Rapids, David (Diana) Kuempel of Nashville, and Lewis Kuempel of Hastings; five grandchildren; sister, Margaret (Richaid) Carlin of Richland; aunt, Frances Irwin of Hastings. Funeral Services for Mrs. Kuempel were held Tuesday, June 1, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Mr. Albert “Pete” Montague officiated. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Jerry D. Allerding HASTINGS - Mr. Jerry D. Allerding, age 46. of HastingsJ^jasscd away Tuesday, June 1, 1999 at his home. Mr. Allerding was bom on February 28, 1953 in Hastings, the son of Clifford & Marie (Everson) Allerding. Jerry was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. He served two years in the United States Marines. Mr. Allerding married Susan R. Stow on February 26, 1972. They moved to Sarasota, Florida for eight years and then returned to Hastings. Jerry was employed at Caledonia Tractor for many years before leaving to pursue his dream of owning his own nursery business. He owned and operated "JD’s Perennials” of Hastings for about seven years before his illness. He was a member of Genuine Artifact’s Association, and Perennial Plants Association. Jerry enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, trapping and collecting antiques. He was preceded in death by his father, infant daughter, Marica Annette Allerding; and step-father. George Burdick. Mr. Allerding is survived by his wife, Susan; two sons, Jerry Dean (Wendy) Allerding II of Hastings and Joshua George Allerding of Bradenton, Florida; one grandson, Alex James AMezding; mother, Marie Burdick of Delton: two brothers. Alan (Cathy) Allerding of Hastings and Martin Allerding of Hastings; sister, Beverly (Darrell) Jones of Delton; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; and two very special young friends, Amanda & Angie Richards. Visitation will be Saturday. June 5, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Funeral Services for Jerry will be Saturday, June 5, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Wren Funeral Home with ,'amily and friends sharing. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery, Carlton Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Home Care Services. •••• Cards and notes: jdsper@mvcc.com. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Bessie A. Winslow Ellen L. Morgan DELTON - Ellen L. Morgan, age 69. of Delton, passed away Saturday, May 29, 1999 al Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. She was bom July 5, 1929 in Augusta, the daughter of Oliver and Nina (Barrington) Whipple. Ellen graduated from Saranac High School. She married Bert Morgan on July 17, 1948 in St. Johns and he preceded her in death on May 19, 1991. Mrs. Morgan was a member of Delton Moose Lodge. She loved baking, cooking, traveling and bingo, but most of all she loved raising her family. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Morgan is survived by her daughters, Kay (Bill) Baker of Delton, and Kristina (Jeff) Chapman of Delton; sons, Kevin (Barbara) Morgan of Hastings, Keith (Belinda) Morgan of Delton, and Kelly Morgan of Hastings; twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren; brothers. Ted (Pat) Whipple of Hastings and Dick (Marty) Whipple of Saranac; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Morgan will be Thursday, June 3, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Pastor William A. Hertel officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Delton Library. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. MALAKOFF, TEXAS - Mrs. Bessie A. Winslow, age 94. of Malakoff, Texas, and formerly of Delton, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 27, 1999. Mrs. Winslow was bom on October 7, 1904 in Eaton County, the daughter of Harley and Mary (Oster) Burkert. Mrs. Winslow was very creative as a young woman, she designed and sewed dresses for herself and for her older sister, and she enjoyed embroidery and crocheting. Bessie also had a talent for pencil drawing and water color painting. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was most happy in her kitchen, cooking wonderful meals, and baking cookies for her grandchildren. She married Leon Winslow on September 21, 1923, and he preceded her in death on June 14, 1984, they had been married for 61 years. Mrs. Winslow is survived by her children. Charles (Mary Lou) Winslow of Santa Rosa, California, Mary (Charles) Collum of Kalamazoo. Joyce (Bill) Throckmorton of Trinidad. Texas, and Karen Canfield of Kentwood; eleven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was a gentle and kind person and worked hard for her family. She will be missed by all. Graveside Services for Mrs. Winslow were held Wednesday, June 2, 1999 al East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Pastor Len Davis officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Lake Hospice, Malakoff. Texas 75147 or East Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home. Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 3. 1999 - Page 7 Social NELLIS ___________ Laubaughs to mark 50th anniversary Boltons to observe golden anniversary A golden wedding anniversary will be observed on June 12, 1999 by Hastings res­ idents Dave and Ruby Bolton. Family and friends are invited to celebrate the occasion at the Middle Villa Inn beginning at 6 p.m. Jack D. and Inez M. Laubaugh, Belleair Bluffs. Fla., formerly of Hastings, celebrat­ ed their 50th anniversary March 4th with a family luncheon. They were married March 4, 1949. Mr. Laubaugh retired from his company. Laubaugh Iron and Metal Company, Hastings, and moved to Seminole, Fla. in 1975. Mrs. Laubaugh is a retired legal secre­ tary. They are military veterans of World War II, he in the Air Force and she in the Navy Waves. They are life members of Hastings Chapter No. 7, O.E.S. He is a life member of the P-47 Fighter Pilots Ass’n.; a member of the Masons, Elks and Moose lodges. She is a life member of Waves National, Clearwater. Fla.; and charter member of Women in Military Service for America The Women’s Memorial, Wash., D.C. They have a daughter Patricia Ann (Patti), and a son Glenn II. Campbell-Chambers to be wed next year Paul Chambers of Fine Lake, Suzanne Howes of Battle Creek, and Leonard and Kristine Campbell of Dowling would like to announce the engagement of their chil­ dren. Laura Campbell, of Battle Creek, is a 1997 graduate of Central Michigan University. She currently attends Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing. Tim Chambers, of Battle Creek, is a 1996 graduate of Western Michigan University. He is currently a self-employed builder. A July 1, 200C wedding is planned. Lancaster-Hauch engagement told Marvin and Diane Lancaster of Hastings arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Lynn Lancaster to Troy Allen Hauch, son of Allen and Martha Hauch of Houghton Lake, Michigan. The bride-to-be is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School. She graduated from Central Michigan University in May of 1999 with a degree in Management Infor­ mation Systems. She is currently employed with Johnson Controls Interiors in Holland, Michigan. Her fiance is a 1993 graduate of Houghton 1 Jcc High School. He graduated from Central Michigan University in May of 1998 with a degree in finance. He is cur­ rently employed with PennCcrp Financial in Kentwood. Michigan. A fall 2000 wedding is being planned. LEGAL NOTICE Virginia Utter to mark 90th It’s Virginia Utter's 90th birthday. Please join us for the celebration at Woodland Township Fire Department, 156 S. Mam, Woodland, Saturday. June 5. 1 to 4 p.m. LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting May 4. 1999 Meeting called to order at 7 30 p m ROLL CALL Board members present Bar­ num. Wooer Turner Jr. Dewey-Perry Several guests Minutes of April 6 1999 meeting were ap­ proved and placed on tile Treasurer report for penod 01 presented to each member and placed on file Purchased Accuvote D Dewey-Perry appoint to SWBCSWA Board Authorized March tails for $27,254 59 Meet.. 2 adjourned at 9 30 p m Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry Clerk Richard Barnum Supervisor (6/3) County of Barry Decedent * Estate File No. 99-22615-SE Estate of ALVINA R MILLER. Deceased So­ cial Security No 377-30-2014 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing will be held on June 23, 1999 at 1130 am m the probate courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Tommy G Miller request­ ing Tommy G Miller be appointed personal rep­ resentative of Alvina R Miller who lived at 223 N Jackson. Hastings. Michigan 49058 and who died 1/4/99 and requesting also the will of the de­ ceased dated 6/30/92 ana codicils dated none be admitted to probate and that the heirs-at-law of decedent be determI'red Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against thr estate will be forever barred unless presente-j to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Date 5-24-99 David A Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS & DOHERTY 221 S Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Tommy G Miller 305 E High Street Hastings Ml 49058 616/948-8251 (60) lake Odessa NEWS * Graduation open houses arc on most peo­ ple’s calendars. They range from late May to tht end of June. Then the alumni reunions ar.H family gathenngs have their spots on people s calendars of where to go and when. Central United Methodist Church has moved to its summer schedule with services at 9:30 a.m. through the Labor Day week­ end. Instead of Sunday School classes, there will be “Son Days" for six weeks These sessions for all ages, beginning June 6. and will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Sunday. In addition to the monthly immuniza?on clinic held at Central UMC on the fourth Wednesday of the month, there is to be a Life Line screening Monday. June 28. This is stroke screening. Pre-rcgistration is nec­ essary and can be done by calling a free number 1-800-407-4557. This is open to the public. There will be more details later. Another advance date is that of July 9 for the 44th chicken barbecue sponsored by the Alethians and friends. This is another of the foods prepared by High’s Barbecue Service of Indiana. Menifee and Helen Miller of Barber Road will have their second wedding anniversary Tuesday, June 8. Commencement for 161 graduates of Lakewood High School was held on Unity Field Thursday of last week. The weather was ideal. Spectators were seated on the west side of the track so they did not have to face the setting sun. The concert band played and there was vocal music, along with speeches by the top students and pre­ sentation of diplomas. The auction of the household goods of George Cook Friday had a good crowd. The real estate auction followed minutes later. Kay Cook Crosby was the successful bidder for the house. This means that the house will have its fourth generation owner. It has already housed six generations of the Shcttcriy-Cook family. The Barnett building has its new coat of paint. Bill Allen was high on the bucket making final touches to the trim Sunday. The cornice bears the lettering of “l.O.O.F. 1905.” In recent years, the cornice has been black with white lettering. Now the trim is plum and the building mauve with the let­ tering and numerals highlighted in a lighter shade. The new paint covers the faded spots where the Bradcc signs were mounted and some more recent graffiti. Village workers have mounted the ban­ ners that hang from lamp posts around town, especially on Fourth>iiif, Jordan Lake Avenue, which is a farm-to-market road in the county road system and on Jor­ dan Lake Street, which is also M-50. The banners advertise Art in the Parte, Depot Day, the Lake Odessa Fair and Lake Odessa, “The Friendly Village.” The three annual events all fall in July so the dates on the banners read First Saturday in July; Last Saturday of July Always over the Fourth. Flowers abound as people have planted their flower beds and roadside plantings of the four shades of petunias to coordinate the beauty spots encouraged by the cham­ ber of commerce. The annual hollyhock sale at the depot Saturday was another success. Landscaping expert Kevin Swiler was on hand to answer questions, of which there were many. Light refreshments were served to the visitors and customers. There arc a few hollyhock plants still available. Call Lynda Cobb or Elaine Gariock if you would like to purchase any. Among the visitors to the depot were for­ mer residents, the Klahn sisters Mary Jane and JoAnn, along with their husbands, and they had made their annual pilgrimage to the Lakeside Cemetery and were going to visit their aunt Geraldine Klahn. They are daughters of the late Arthur and Edna Klahn. Rain in the forenoon really put the damper on Memorial day services in Lake Odessa. The observance was held at the Lakeside chapel on M-50, but heavy rain kept the Lakewood High School marching band from attending the service at Lakeside Cemetery. They had performed at the Woodland cemetery before the heavy rain began. VFW Commander DeWater spoke briefly to the assembled group huddled under their umbrellas. Scouts were there. Several Giri Scouts were present in uniform and the flag bearers were in position. The Tiring squad shot their volleys and the buglers played “Taps.” The parade on Fourth Avenue was canceled. DeWater advised the small assemblage to Jisb«nd. Within minutes the rain abated and not longer after the weather was clear. On a recent visit to the Clark Retirement community, a local resident visited a retired clergy couple. They mentioned the wonder­ ful concert performed by the Lakewood Choral Society in the Baker-Kedrick Room on the previous Saturday. This was probably the best program they have had there in a long time. The lady exclaimed that never before had she heard words to the familiar march tunc “Stars and Stripes Forever." This had been new also to many of the choral society members. It is welcome news that after years of pleas from Clarksville village and Camp­ bell Township officials to the Ionia County Road Commission that Nash Highway is to be improved from the north village limits to Grand River Avenue. This is to be a twostage project with the first place stopping at Portland road, half a mile south of the 1-96 freeway. This will allow a detour from Clarksville cast to Jackson Road, north to Portland, and then there will be Nash Road access to the freeway. After completion of this longer strip, the next mile will be done from Portland Road to Grand River High­ way. During the time of this rebuilding, the Clarksville-Saranac entrance and exit ramps will be closed, it is eight miles between the Clarksville exit and the Lowell exit. There are five miles from the Jordan Lake exit to the Clarksville exit. A chain motel company approached the Clarksville Village Council months ago about possible location in their area. However, improve­ ment of the Nash Road was a primary requirement. The one business that will be drastically affected is Country Floral, just north of the village. The Lake Odessa Community Library has announced its summer reading pro­ gram. Preschool children are invited to a story hour on Thursdays, beginning June 10 at 1 p.m. Children 4 and younger should have a parent on the premises. School age children have their time Wednesday forenoons at 10:30 a.m. “Going Tropical" is their theme. Readers get a plastic book bag, bookmark and calendar of events. Each ses­ sion will include a craft. There has been a contest under way for “Tropi-CooT shades, in which the youngsters are invited to create sunglasses without lenses using a pattern provided at the library. This closes Tuesday, June 8. The annual maintenance day for Swifty^ Place is to be Sunday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. There is to be a potluck following. Each year cleaning needs to be done, nuts and bolts tightened, wood needs sealing and bark has to be raked. The expected age lim­ it is 5 to 90. The Lakewood News reported that at the baccalaureate services May 23 for Lake­ wood seniors, the message was brought by Rev. Mark Ralph of the Sunfield United Brethren Church. Other local pastors who Look Around PROTECT YOUR took part were Ward Pierce. Ben Ridder, Brian Allbnght and George Speas. Senior Jamie Wakley sang. The news report also gave additional information about gradua­ tion. One nice feature is that golf cart trans­ port was provided for the infirm to cross the distance from the entrance to the bleacher and chair seating on the far side of Unity Field. The seniors, administrators, faculty, school board members marched in proces­ sion to their places from the school build­ ing. According to Lakewood News, the fourth-graders from the four communities that comprise the Lakewood district had the opportunity to witness Project Lakewell on the shore of Jordan Lake, when Ken Keuster; impersonating Fr. Jacques Mar­ quette. related his life and the French histo­ ry in North America. He related stories of French life and his as a missionary priest. Others of the project were on hand with their bateaus used by the voyagcurs. Local parents did demonstrations of spinning, trapping, braiding, sawing and games. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GROUND Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council wii hold a Public Hearing on June 14. 1999 at 730 p m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 E. State Street. Hastings, Michigan to review the Special Assessment Roll or, the Downtown Parking Assessment District Information cn the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and ser­ vices upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, or call 616­ 945-2468 or TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk WHY ARE 37 MILLION CARS INSURED WITH STATE FARM? Just ask one of these good neighbor agents: Ruth Hughes 825 S. Hanover, Hastings 948-8488 Paul Peterson 1215 N. Broadway, Hastings 948-8001 Lon Lefanty 403 W. Main, Middleville 795-7925 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.’ Sta» Fann Mutual AmomoM mauram Company (not n NJ) • SUN rtrm intiarmfy Company (NJ) �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 3. 1999 me go so I can make a life with someone else? I still love Emic. I hate to give up on him. but I cannot stand living in limbo. I am 44 and don’t want to spend my life alone. What can I do? - Still Mamed in New York. Dear N.Y.. You can give Emic an ultima­ tum. He has 30 days to decide whether he wants to go for joint counseling and move back in thc house, or you call a divorce lawyer Put the ball squarely in his court LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Betty Lou Hathaway, a single woman (original mort­ gagors) To TMS Mortgage inc . dba The Money Store. Mortgagee dated July 7. 1997 and recorded on July 9. 1997 in Liber 701. on Page 328 Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the The Bank of New York As Truscee under the Pooling and Set vicing Agreement dated as ol August 31. 1997 Series 1997-C as assignee by an assignment dated August 15. 1998. which was recorded on December 14. 1998 tn Document No 1022307 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of THIRTYSEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE AND 71/100 dollars ($37.143 71). including interest at 11 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wWl be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml. at 1 00 pm on July 1. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Commencing at the Northwest corner, thence East 530 feet along the North bne of said prop­ erty. thence South 240 feet on a bne parallel with the West toe of said property, thence West 530 feet on a line parallel with the North line of said property, thence North 240 feet on the West line of said property to the point of beginning of the following described property Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the South­ west 1/4 Of Section 36. Town 1 North Range 7 West, and running thence East 16 and 2/100 chains thence North 24 and 92/100 chains thence West 16 and 2/100 chains: thence South 24 and 92/100 chains to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated May 20. 1999 The Bank of New York As Trustee FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys for The Bank of New York As Trustee 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Fue <990505496 Mustangs (6/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Johnny B Le naar a married man and Barbara A Lemaar hts wife (original mortgagors) to MMS Mortgage Services LTD. Mortgagee dated August 31.1994 and recorded on September 7 1994 m I ihsr 614 on Page 148 Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank, as assignee by an assignment dated September 6 1994 which was recorded on September 7 1994 in Liber 614 on Page 155. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE AND 83/100 dollars ($73,391 83) including interest at 8 875% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Ml at 1 00 p m on June 24. 1990 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Parcel 1 The North 520 feet of the South 1344 feet of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, excepting there­ from That part of the Southeast 1/4 of the South­ east 1/4 of said section lying South and East of High Bank Creek, also except commencing at the Northwest corner of High Bank Creek Bridge and running North to the 1/2 section toe 160 rods, more or less, thence East to East line ol said Sec­ tion 26. thence running South along the East sec­ tion line to the creek, thence Southwesterly along the creek to the place of beginning Parcel 2. The North 148 feet of the South 1492 feet of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, lying West to a bne beginning at the Northeast corner of High Bank Creek Bndge in East Dowhng Road, and running thence North to the East and West 1 /4 line or said Section 26 and the point of ending The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated May 13. 1999 Standard Federal Bank FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys for Standard Federal Bank 30150 telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File <990404991 Ravens (6-10) Ann landers Vacuum need Dear Ann Landers: I am 25 years old and have had an obsession with vacuuming for many years. I usually vacuum three times a day. seven days a week. Whenever I feel stressed or nervous, I start my vacuum. I also feel anxious when I have company and the floors don’t have those neat vacuum tracks. I can’t stand to have any din or mess on the floor. The strange thing is that I am not as meticulous in other areas. It doesn't bother me if my closets or drawers are a mess. Do you know what could be causing this strange behavior? It is driving me and my family nuts. - Vacuum Crazed in South Carolina. Dear VC. in S.C.: You arc exhibiting clas­ sic symptoms of obsessive-compulsive be­ havior. It has little to do with your desire to be neat or meticulous. Please seek profes­ sional help, and get to the core of wbat is really bothering you. It is probably some unresolved problem you haven’t been will­ ing to face. Take the keys Dear Ann Landers: Thank you for reprinting the letter from “D.S. in Add, Iowa’’ about drunk drivers. We arc all re­ sponsible for looking out for those around us. You said, “If a friend of yours is drunk, be a Real friend, and drive him or her home. Thai’s the greatest gift you can give ” As the administrator of the Nations! Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it is my duty to make the roads safer for all Americans. For the past five years, we have worked with the Advertising Council on the highly successful “Innocent Victims” pub­ lic service campaign io raise awareness of the problem uf drunk driving. Courageous family members have stepped forward to participate in the campaign and spread the word: Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk. Last year, that message was amended to include an intervention message: Get the Keys. The campaign is designed to encour­ age action and involvement when you see someone who has had too much to dnnk get behind the wheel. I would like to hear from your readers how THEY stopped someone from driving drunk. Hearing how others have stopped a friend, family member or even a total stranger from driving drunk can help peo­ ple learn how they. too. can intervene. - Ri­ cardo Martinez. M.D.. administrator, NHTSA. Washington. D.C. Dear Dr. Martinez: Thanks for a letter that is going to save lives. And now. dear readers, please write and tell me how you stopped a drunk from gating behind the wheel. I'll print the most compelling letters. Faded love Dear Ann Landers: Two years ago. after 21 years of marriage, my husband told me he didn't love me anymore and wasn't sure he ever did. I was shocked and heartbroken. “Ernie" refused to go for counseling, so I went on my own. I wanted to give our mar­ riage every chance, not only for me but for our two sons. It’s been a year since Ernie moved out. Every evening, he calls to say goodnight. Whenever we sec each other, he kisses me hello and goodbye. He still hasn’t told his friends he doesn't live here. When they tele­ phone. I say. “Ernie isn’t home right now." because I just can’t bring myself to tell them otherwise. Emic doesn’t want to fix our marriage or spend time alone with me. yet he refuses to discuss divorce and reconciliation. If he doesn’t want me anymore, why won't he let Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. $50.00 Off Deductibles WttP • Experienced Expert Installation a ♦ Fast Friendly Service ♦ Direct Insurance Billing • Highest Quality Glass and Materials * Guaranteed Workmanship ♦ Free Mobile or Pickup and Delivery Call - 616-94S-5O8S 2 18 N. Jefferson Sc. Downtown Hastings CARDIOVASCULAR RN CARE MANAGER & RN FLOAT Wc currently have two full-time, AM shift. CV positions avail­ able. 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She probably has been isolated from her fnends and fam­ ily and is financially dependent on her bat­ terer. He has no doubt told her if she leaves, he will find her and kill her He may have told tier that he will take thc children away and she will never sec them again She be­ lieves him. Often, an abused woman takes her abuser back into her life not because she wants to but because she believes it is thc safest course of action. She know s she could sur­ vive a beating, but if she tries to escape, she could be killed. And it’s true. Studies show that a battered woman’s level of danger rises dramatically when she leaves her abuser. Many women, knowing a violent episode is imminent, will “choose" thc mo­ ment so that their children won’t be home or their neighbors can hear thc screams. It is a terrible position to be in. I want to tell “Gave Up” that her emer­ gency call to thc police stopped that mo­ ment's cycle of violence. Please tell her to keep calling 911 so this woman can stay alive until she rcachcs thc point where she can help us to help her. - DJ. Rosenbaum, assistant district attorney. Albany. N.Y. Dear DJ. Rosenbaum: Thank you for some excellent advice. 1 am sure I speak for my millions of readers when I say your counsel is greatly appreciated. -rllL.ru Lj.i jflqmoj vrlo« triuoj wn. gnu-. Mom in control Dear Ann Landen: My husband and I have a 3-month-old daughter. My mother baby-sits her during thc evening when I work the swing shift. Since thc day “Sasha” was bom. my mother lias been criticizing everything I do Last week. Mom started throwing thc baby\ clothes at me, scream­ ing, “I’m going to call thc health depart­ ment if you don’t take better care of your daughter!" It turned out she didn't like thc way 1 had folded Sasha\ clothes. I would like my mother to be less in­ volved in my daughter's upbringing, but I am stuck. When wc bought our house, my mother insisted on making our mortgage payments. She also decided wc needed some renovations and hired contractors to do thc work. Even though wc can now man­ age thc mortgage on our own. she'r run up such a huge bill with the renovations, there Y no way wc could pay it off ourselves. Ann, I am terrified that my mother’ is go­ ing to try to take legal custody of my daughter. She has thc financial resources lo do it, and wc don’t have thc money ’o fight her. We take good care of Sasha, and she is one of thc happiest babies I know. What can my husband and I do to keep my mother at bay? - Georgia Blues. Dear Georgia: You can stop letting your mother pick up your bills and babysit. Those “favors" give her thc right (in her eyes) to run your life. Your independence is going to cost you big time, but it will be well worth it. Trust me. Resources Department. 348 North Burdick Street. Kalamazoo. Ml 49007. Equal Opportunity Employer BUSY. ON-THC-GO LIFESTYLE. 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VC An matpenOBni 4c«acm ol 6-Ory ,'vMmi Me 110 ►yaii Si • Kaiamaroo Mcntgon 4%<01 • 345 2900 9126 tan C4 A—nut • RKMona Mendon «KX3 • 629-5252 1-800-310-9031 _____ ■irWARDi---------- �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 3. 1999 - Page 9 There arc many houses in Nashville which were built by the Greggs and many things were named for them, though they did not want to have thc tillage named for them. Among thc things carrying thc name Gregg is Gregg Street. R Greggs Addition, and Greggs Crossings Road Leonard E. Stauffer was the first mer­ chant in thc community that would become Nashville Thc earliest settlement was along thc north side of the Thornapplc River, on what is now thc south edge of Putnam Park. Here Henry Fc’ghncr settled along beside Charles Hanchctt. a white man and John Bull, an Indian who lived in a shanty with his squaw. Stauffer was related to thc Fcighncrs and is credited with building thc first frame structure south of thc river. He erected a home on thc northcast corner of Main and Recd Street. Before that all activity had been on thc north side of the nver. This included thc mill owned by thc Hanchetts and thc blacksmith shop operated by Fcighncr. Thc area south of thc Thomapple was called “Forest City" by thc early settlers, in 1864. Leonard Stauffer opened a general store in his home. By 1870, he was publish­ ing thc Nashville Business Reporter, thc first regular newspaper for thc community. Mr. Stauffer was an uncle of Leonard W. Feighncr, who later became thc publisher of thc Nashville News. Nashville has had a continuous newspaper since the Nashville Business Register and is now served by thc Maple Valley News. From Time to Time... Some of Nashville’s interesting gentlemen By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Isaac Newton Kellogg was bom in 1834 and migrated to Michigan from Oneida, N.Y. He and his wife, Malvina, had eight chil­ dren. Malvina died in 1880, at thc age of 42 and is buned in Lakeview Cemetery. Isaac married Mary J. McKelvey and they had three children; daughters Marian and Matguientc and a son, Frank. Isaac Kellogg established a planing mill in a bnck structure just north of thc Thor­ napple River on thc cast side of Nashville’s Main Street, across from what was to become Putnam Park. I N. Kellogg had a good eye for cabinet­ making and could solve complicated math­ ematical problems without a pencil and paper. He could visualize what was needed and make the proper cut into a piece of lum­ ber without using calipers. He turned local­ ly grown lumber into Tine furniture and ornate moldings and staircases, many of which have survived until present (1999) and can be found in local Nashville homes. Kellogg formed a partnership with Charles Demaray. Thc wares of thc compa­ ny were displayed in a centrally located showroom on South Main Street. They advertised their opening in the Nashville News in September of 1878. Furniture manufacturers often made caskets and it is believed that thc stock included caskets as well as Tine furniture and ornate moldings. Many times clients brought specific wood to Mr. Kellogg with specific instruc­ tions about what they wanted him to make from it. He would cut thc rough boards down to thc proper dimensions at thc plan­ ing mill and proceed to make whatever was needed. Thc machinery at the mill was operated by a boiler. Isaac Kellogg also was known to design and make machines to help in thc business. He patented a machine for making glue joints accurately and quickly. Mr. Kellogg usually remained at thc mill for lunch and his son. Frank often brought his lunch to him. On an August day in 1898, when Frank was a lad of 13, he arrived at thc shop to find his father slumped oxer his work bench. Isaac was earned home and a doctor was called. He died three days later, having suffered a stroke at the age of 64. Thc older sons were not interested in operating the planing mill and Frank at 13 Isaac Newton Kellogg Orno Strong founded thc Nashville News, publishing thc first issue on Oct. 3. 1873. His newspaper history and his con­ cern with building a strong fire department were covered in an earlier article. Alfred Buxton was an inventor and machinist He manufactured early firearms. He was thc son of Cyrus and Harriet Bux­ ton. who were early pioneers of Castleton Township, coming to Michigan in 1840 from Vermont. Alfred grew up in Castleton Township, working in local saw mills. He then went to New York where he was employed by Rem­ ington Armory at Ilion in thc late 1860s. He came back to Nashville and began thc man­ ufacture of guns, building his business in the Nashville Engine and Iron Works. His first place of business was located near thc depot at 131 S State St. Here he built an impressive stock of firearms. These included double barreled breach loaders, muzzle loaders and revolver. The guns were nearly all hand made, and Mr. Buxton was known for his craftsmanship By 1880, he had built a two-story bnck building at the comer of Main and Washington streets, where he operated his machinery by steam power. Here he produced custom machinery, wood lathes, emery grinding machines, steamboat engines, felt hardening machines for thc manufacture of wool boots and many other machines. He also built a bnck home in thc village of Nashville. (To be continued) Four houses built by the Gregg family. (Top, left) Gregg home built before 1870. (Top right) first dwelling on State Street; (bottom, left) Holler home at State and Washington; and (bottom right) two-story home built on State Street was too young. The mill as leased by C. W. Rossman and Frank Mallett of Grand Rapids. However, thc days of the planing mill and its products were running out. Thc mill was closed, thc machinery was sold and thc building was eventually tom down. Frank Kellogg had learned to enjoy wood crafting and became a skilled home builder. Many of thc houses on the north side of thc Thomapple River along thc cast side of the street were built by Frank Kellogg. Kellogg built houses dot thc village of Nashville and arc ngty^_ for their style site of the Kellogg Planing Mill Frank built a home for his family. He mar­ ried Gladys Willoughby and they had two children, George and Eleanor. Here thc original boiler and work bench of I.N. Kel­ logg’s planing mill and thc boiler have been preserved, along with several pieces of thc fine furniture crafted from native walnut by I.N. Kellogg. The name of George Gregg is familiar to thc people of Nashville and Castleton Township. George Gregg came to Castleton Township from Niagara County. N.Y. in 1854 and settled on Section No. 23 north of thc Thomapple River with his grown sons and daughters. He lived in Nashville until his death in 1880, at age 84. George was an engineer and a former government survey­ or. Castleton Township wts owned by land speculators beginning as early as thc 1840s. They then sold thc land to thc pioneers as they entered thc area. Thc land north of the Thomapple River was not selling as well. A U.S. government land office inspector who toured thc area, reported it to be a land of swamps, sinkholes. Indians and wild beasts, totally unfit for man or beast. Robert Gregg, a son of George Gregg, along w ith his father, began to buy. sell and trade the land of thc area, and acquire a large amount of land which would later Frank Kellogg, a builder of many homes in Nashville become Nashville by 1261 when the Civil War began. Robert Gregg planed out thc village of Nashville in 1865. retaining two large parcels of land for thc family, which was known as Gregg's River Reserve. The fam­ ily lived in thc village in a log cabin built on what is now known as North Mam Street. In 1863, a large frame house was built by the Greggs on thc cast side of North Main Street. George lived on his own land until his health declined and he moved into the home of Robert Gregg. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made Dy Mark W Cunningham and Susan Cunningham husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Banc One Fi­ nancial Services. Inc . an Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 30. 1994. and recorded on January 3. 1995 in Uber 622 on Page 267. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWENTY-THREE THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY AND 93/100 dol­ lars ($23,260 93), including interest at 15.310% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereoy given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p m . on June 17,1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Parcel "A" A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West Commencing 98 Unks North of the center of said Section thence North 47 5 de­ grees West 3 Chains 96 Links for the Place of Be­ ginning. thence North 47 5 degrees West 1 Cham 50 Unks. thence South 42 5 degrees West 2 Chains 50 Unks: thence South 47 5 degrees East 1 Chain 50 Links, thence North 42 5 degrees East 2 Chains 50 Unks to the Place of Beginning Parcel *B‘ Commencing at a point 98 Unks North of the center of Section 20. thence North 47 5 degrees West 5 Chains and 70 Links to the Northeasterly comer of said lot for Place of Beginning, thence South 42 5 degrees West 10 Rods, thence North 47 5 degrees West 5 Rods, thence North 42 5 de­ grees East 10 Rods thence South 47 5 degrees East to the Place of Beginning Parcel‘O' A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as follows Commenc­ ing 64 68 feet North of the center of said Section, thence North 47 degrees 30' West. 360 36 feet to the True Place of Beginning, thence South 42 de­ grees 30 West. 165 00 feet thence North 47 de­ grees 30 West. 15 84 feet, thence North 42 de­ grees 30’ East. 165 00 feet thence South 47 de­ grees 30’ East. 15 84 feet to the place of Begin­ ning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 6. 1999 Banc One Financial Servn.cC 'nc FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for Banc One Financial Services Inc 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File <990101024 Hawks (6/3) Auxiliary helps Girls’ State candidate Lucille Kruger, Gela' Stale Chairwoman for Auxiliary Unit No 45, Lawrence J Bauer American Legion Post, presents a check for some spending money to 1999 Giris' State candidate Valerie Heffelbower of Hastings High School student, who will be attending the program later this month NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on June 28,1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St., Hastings, Michigan The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE - A -2-99 Request to rezone property in Sec. 6. Orangeville Township (see outlined area below) Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Sec. 6. T2N, R10W, Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence S 89deg 31T8" E 1113.73 ft. along the South line of the NW 1/4 of said Sec. 6 to a point N 89deg 31'18* W 1254 0 ft. from the Center of said section, said point also being the point of beginning; thence N OOdeg.28'42* E 429.35 ft at right angles to said South line to the centerline of Marsh Road as now located; thence N 81deg 39'00* W 110.00 ft. along said centerline: thence N75deg l9'10*W246 86ft along said centerline to Gun River; thence Southwesterly, along said Gun River to said South line: thence S 89deg 31'18* E 913 ft.. more or less, to the point of beginning. Reserving the Northerly 33.00 ft. for highway purposes FROM C-1 TO R-3 All of the above mentioned properly is located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to 616-948-4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning office. 220 W State St.. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a m to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being con­ sidered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 3 1999 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen . Alumni baseball a great Memorial Day tradition Tor it's root. root, hmm for the home team. "If they don't win. it's a shame " I he 21rd annual Hastings High School Alumni Baseball (lame Monday was certainly a winning endeavor tor die home team Or should we say the home teams, as nearly 20 former Saxons put on the gear, slipped on those leather gloves and shined up their aluminum bats for an event that helps to bring back many fond bail diamond memor.es. Memorial Day may be a day to remember those !»kvii in tlic services, but it can also be a time to reflect on other monumental times in one's life. Not even inclement weather could slop this colorful group from playing their treasured game and talking a little bn of shop Former Saxon coach Bernie (kun did everything humanly possible lo make the occasion a very special one for all who showed., even a sports editor. To help start ti c game, the Hanner sports staff went home and suited up to compete in thc annual alumni contest Years from now. an area trivia question could be. Who started in right field for the even years’ team in the 1999 Hastings Saxon Alumni Game? The answer will be former Garden City Cougar Jim Jensen. who never was really much of a baseball player. 1 was always the guy Little League coaches stuck in right field. I made opposing pitchers drool when they considered who exactly they were throwing against Baseball never was my game (basketball and football were more my fortes), but getting a chance lo play with all of the Saxon greats was a real no brainer Granted, die blue and g .*ld baggers only needed my athletic services for one inning (Troy Burch showed up eventually and took me and mv teammate* out of some real misery), but the one inning plus die rest of the time spent in the special Saxon dugout turned out lo be a real win. llie best part of the participation was listening to all of the ole* stories and learning about the glorious Saxon baseball past. 1 feel very fortunate that I never liad to face a Jack Hobert sidearm delivery (he's still no Dan Quisenberry) or a Greg Heath fastball (he's no Mike Heath, but pretty close). llie game went six innings and was decided by one run But. even more important, it brought many Saxons (young, old and older) together on the home Hastings High School field once more I truly hope that this game goes on throughout history and then some It’s a real victory and something to truly treasure. Blanks Bernie and thanks to all of the Saxons who make this game something real great. • Bruins Baseball Still Alive: The Kellogg Community College baseball team beat Hinds Community College 5-4 Tuesday to remain in championship contention in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II World Series being held in Millington. Tenn, llie Bruins played Wednesday and a victory in that ccnlcst would have put KCC in today’s (Hiursday. June 3) title game. Former Hastings High Schixil sports standout Andrew Courtright is a freshman catcher on the Bruin club. • Hall of Fame Calls McKee: Gary McKee, who has coached fixitbail at Middleville for 26 years, lias been inducted into thc Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. McKee ha* compiled a 164-59 win-loss record in his 26 seasons. • Rose Scholarship Winner: The recipient of the Terry Rose Scholarship is Max Heethuis. The scholarship is associated with the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association. Heethuis is attending Central Michigan University and his area of study is sports broadcasting He is die son of Panther varsity football coach Rob Heethuis. Talk to you six in. Libbv Gibbons (7) punches one past Lakewood's Soccer Saxons stymie Vikings in district Home field advantage could liave been a major factor in Hastings' 114) victory over Lakewood in prep district soccer action last Wednesday night at Johnson Field. The Saxons tallied five goals in thc first half and added six more in the second 45-nunuie frame lo win the battle of Barry County's hooters going away. "Il was a lol of fun the last two games," Hastings Coach Doug Mepham said. "Iliey (tlie Saxon players) really deserve it; they liave worked real hard will) a lol of camaraderie " Hastings easily handled Charlotte, 9­ 1, last Monday lo start its district efforts. The victory over 1 .akewood advanced Hastings into Friday’s district championship matchup with Caledonia al Lowell High School. First half goals were tallied by Jess Gole (32:54), Gole again (32:39), Libby Gibbons (19:47), Toni Myers (18:16) and Tiffany Swift (3:19). Gole assisted on two of the first half scores. Rachel MacKenzic, Gibbons and Jeannie Heuss also assisted on first half foals. In (he second half. Gibbons tallied twice more lo give her a hat trick (8:19 and 6:24), while Carolyn DeWitt (37:11). Myers (11.48). Liz King (2:54) and Erin Bradley (10 seconds) also added Saxon scores. Gole collected two assists in llie second stanza, while Kellie Zerbel collected one. A key to the outcome certainly was shots on goal as Hastings managed 49 on Lakewood goalkeeper Cindy Hyvarinen and llie Vikings fired just Taking the field for the 1999 Hastings High School Alumni Baseball Game were (front row. from left) Roger Byykonen (1987). Jack Hobert (1989). Brad Tolles (1985). Bryan Allerding. Greg Heath (1988). Paul Roy (1988). Bruce Case (1981); (back row) Mark Larsen (1982). Leo Reardon Jr (1972). Dave Reardon (1980). Colin Cruttenden (1971). Josh Thornton (1997), Tyler Allerding (1998), Larry Allerding (1975). Tim Larsen (1975). Dave Ehredt (1993) and Rudy McPherson Missing from photo is Troy Burch (1987). Saxon alumni square off in annual baseball battle Despite threatening weather and a few downpours. the Hastings Saxon baseball alumni enjoyed their 23rd annual Memorial Day game Monday al Johnson Field The mid number graduating year players, with a great fifth inning rally, edged the evens 7-6 in a six-inning contest Bryan Allerding (I977 graduate) and Roger Byykonen (1987) each had two hits Allerding managed a triple and a home run. while Byykonen smacked two-base raps Brad Tolles (19X5) also had two hits, a single and a double Brine Case (19X1). Cohn Cruttenden Area Teams Ready For Districts... A Saxon gets safely back to first base (l<»71). Randy McPherson and Tim I arsen < 1975) each collected one hit I any Allerding (1975), 1 .arsen and Byykonen shared the pitching duties, while (’ruilendcn turned in six innings behind the plate I or the even years team. Jack Hobert (19X9) and Ice Reardon (1972) each collected two hits, while Dave Reardon (|9X0). Josh Storm (199X1 and Mark 1 .irsen each hail one hil I hive Reardon. A bunt attempt with Coach Bernie Oom watching from the dugout ALUMNI continued page 11 defenders in Hastings' distnet soccer home triumph (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings and Delton Kellogg's varsity softball and baseball teams square off in district action Saturday at Wayland Union High School. The Saxon softball squad will face Plainwell at noon. Hastings' basebailers battle Gull Lake at 10 a.m. Delton Kellogg will also play ball at Wayland Union as the Panthers face the host squad in baseball at noon and DK's softball squad meets Hastings at 10 a.m. Here, the blue and gold baseballers (above) watch the play at the May 22 Wooden Bat Tournament at Hastings High, while Ty Greenfield (15) makes a nice stab at first with teammate Luke Warner watching from the mound. Hastings' Toni Myers (17) boots a centering pass from deep inside the Lakewood comer. (Photo by Perry Hardin) five shots on Hastings* goalie Ivy Malone. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 3. 1999 - Page 11 District ride for soccer Saxons end vs. Scots Aller winning two games in the district soccer tournament. Hastings ran into a buzz saw in the form of Staleranked Caledonia. Thc lighting Scots, ranked No. 3 in Division II, met up with the Saxons last Friday at Lowell High School and scored a 5-0 slmtout triumph to advance into Tuesday's regional game with Stevensville UikesJiorc. The Scots lost that game to the I ameers I -0, its first loss of a 21 -game season. Caledonia came out strong and firing in the game with Hastings, scoring two goals in die opening 20 minutes. Flisc Boncher tallied thc first three goals for the Scots, but Carolyn DeWitt then challenged her defensively in the backfield. "She's a very vital part of thc backfield and it weakens our team when she's out." Mepham said of DeWitt's importance to the team Others playing strong games for Hastings were Jess Gole, Libby Gibbons and Tiffany Swift. The Saxons registered 18 shots on •goal compared to thc Scots' 39. "They're (Caledonia) an excellent team with all around balance at every position," stated Mepham. "There was no weaknesses They also have only two seniors (Liz Fortuna and Amy Kerry) They are playing like the team we want to be." The younger Hastings players wJkj were pressed into important positions this spring should show improvement next year because of the experience. Pius, Mepham believes that thc younger players who are coming up through the ranks should have an "immediate impact on the type of play well have." Hastings ended its season with an overall record of 9-10 and improved as llie season progressed. Caledonia, with the victory over Hastings, continued its perfect season at Caledonia's Liz Fortuna attempts to move past Hastings' defense during the district final last Friday at Lowell High School. (Photo provided) ALUMNI...continued from page 10 Greg Heath (1988) and Hobert shared mound duties, while Hobert, Heath and Troy Burch (1987) put on the catching gear. Dave Ehredt (1993) and Paul Roy (1988) turned in outstanding defensive games. Volunteer umpires were Jim Metzger and Dan WiLson. The pair did not miss loo many calls. Hastings High School varsity baseball coach Jason Hoefler made sure that thc field, and whatever else was needed. was ready to go. Former Saxon skipper Bernie Oom organized and ran the event The prize for the Most Experienced Saxon Veterans went to McPherson (1967) and Cruttenden (1971). 19-0-1. In its first 18 games, the Scots pushed across 89 goals and allowed just six. During that span. Coach Jeff Merritt’s squad registered 341 shots and limited its opponents to 63. The Scots were 14-0 in thc O-K Gold. Top scorers in those first 18 contests were Fortuna (22 goals. 12 assists), junior Christine DeVormer (8 goals, 4 assists) and junior Elise Boncher (14 goals, 6 assists). —■» . All-Star Captain... Stacey McKee, of Hastings, not only was named to the All-Star bowling team in Battle Creek, but she was honored as the team's captain for carrying the highest average of 210.90 McKee was a member of the McCleary Timber team that rotted in the Michelob Lady Classic league and receives bowling instructions from her Kalamazoo coach. Charlie Tapp The McCleary squad also includes Lindy Burton (210.64). Melissa VanderWall (209.16). Pamela English (205.59). Ellen Lavender (202.06) and alternate Karen Winthurst (200.63). McKee's 190 average in Hastings ranked her first, just a few points in front of her mother, Shirley Vandenburg (186). Becoming the captain of the best rollers in the 'Cereal City* drew the following reaction *rom McKee: 'I didn't actually know H until the night I went (to receive the honor). I've had four 700s this year and only two 500s (McKee's high game was 276). I do not practice, but I love the competition " McKee is pictured here with her mother and bowling partner Shirley Vandenburg. ■'L *A - *******1s ** DISTRICT Continued on page 12 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLE Cl A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark W Cunningham and Susan C Cunningham hus­ band and wife (original mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated No­ vember 24. 1997, and recorded on December 6, 1997 in Document #1004993, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORT* THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWE .'TTY-NINE AND 65/100 Dolan ($43,829 65) including interest at 12.950% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p.m..on June 24.1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Parcel ’A’ A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West; Commencing 98 Links North of the center of said Section; thence North 47.5 de­ grees West 3 Chains 96 Links for the Place of Be­ ginning. thence North 47 5 degrees West 1 Chain 50 Links; thence South 42.5 degrees West 2 Chains 50 Unks. thence South 47 5 degrees East 1 Cham 50 Links; thence North 42.5 degrees East 2 Chains 50 Unks to the Place of Begmnmg Parcel "B* Commencing at a point 98 Links North of the center ui Section 20; thence North 47 5 degrees West 5 Chains and 70 Links to the Northeasterly comer of said lot tor Place of Be­ ginning; thence South 42 5 degrees West 10 Rods; thence North 47.5 degrees West 5 Rods, thence North 42.5 degrees East 10 rods; thence South 47 5 degrees East to the Place of Begin­ ning Parcel XT A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West described as follows Commenc­ ing 64 58 feet North of the center of said Section; thence North 47 degrees 30' West. 360 36 feet to the True Place of Beginning; thence South .2 de­ grees 30 West 165 00 feet, thence North 47 de­ grees 30 West. 15 84 feet, thence North 42 de­ grees 30 East. 165 00 feet, thence South 47 de­ grees 30 East. 15 84 feet to the Place of Begin­ ning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dste of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 13. 1999 Banc One Financial Services. Inc FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys for Banc One Financial Services. Inc 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fde #990101025 Hawks (6-10) Saturday Major's banquet... The Saturday Majors' league at Hastings Bowl recently held its banquet to honor lhe season achievements. The top three teams (up top) were Paul Henney and Callie Shumway in first. Dustin Humphrey and Jeremy Butler in second and Billy Kirby and Isaac Weeks in third. Colleen Shellenbarger and Shumway (on bottom) also were awarded for personal achievements. Shellenbarger was Most Improved and Shumway had the girls' high average. (Photos provided) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a pub­ lic hearing on Tuesday, June 15, 199$ at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a deter­ mination on a request by Hastings Area School System for a variance to allow con­ struction of carports near the bus transportation facility at the Hastings High School, 520 West South Street, Hastings, Michigan (see map below). If granted, this variance will allow for the setback to be less than required by Section 90- 1086(a) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances. Written comments will be received on lhe above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City w;ll provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to lhe Hastir^s City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay ser­ vices 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES. MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 14,1999 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 14,1999. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the regular school election there will be elected two (2) members to the board of education of the district for full terms of four (4) years end­ ing in 2003, and one (1) member for an unexpired term of three (3) years ending in 2002. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: FOUR YEAR TERMS THREE YEAR TERM Michael N. Caltton David S. Favre Timothy A. James Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m. Friday, June 11,1999. THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Kellogg Elementary Gym, in the Village of Nashville, Michigan. The first precinct consists of all territory of the school district located in Assyria, Baltimore, Castleton, Hastings and Maple Grove Townships. PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Maplewood Elementary School, in the Village of Ver­ montville, Michigan. The second precinct consists of all territory of the senool district located in Carmel, Chester, Kalamo, Sunfield and Vermontville Townships. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this elec­ tion. This Notice is given by order of the board of educa’>on. Allison Avery, Secretary, Board of Education �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday June 3 1099 Woltjer continues to win on wrestling mats At thc (op of his sport. One of ilk' very best at his craft. Jack Woltjer. 38. won another mat championship May 2! al Portland High School in the U.S. State Wrestling Federation Freestyle ('hampionship, taking first place honors in the heavyweight (220) class. He had to grapple five limes on die final day of the tournament to earn his gold, but Woltjer never lost focus of what he was striving for and his determination once again paid off. Wrestling in the open class, Woltjer competed against many younger foes, but he didn't let than slow him down. A freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling Slate champion 14 times, Woltjer went undefeated for eight consecutive seasons. Ten of his 14 championships have come in freestyle competition, three in the junior class and seven in the open division. He has wrestled in more Ilian 1,000 freestyle and Greco-Roman malclies since 1974. He started wrestling in the eighth grade under coach Tom Brighton and eventually found his way into the Saxon record book Woltjer’s prep wrestling achievements include most consecutive dual wins (40. 1975-79). three. 30 or more season wins (1976-79) and JOO or more career wins (117. 1975-79) Al the Slate Imais. Woltjer placed second at 132 in >977. second at I3X in 1979 and third al 132 in I97X. As a senior with 35 pins. Woltjer met up with Mt Pleasant s Mike Mills in a very intense championship match. Dave Furrow served as Woltjer s prep mat coach and ranks him as one of die finest duit he lias ever worked witli "He was the best technician (lm( I ever coached, even opposing coaches loved lo watch him He put on a wrestling clinic." Furrow said. "He was our only tlirec-timc State placer and the only wrestler from Hastings. I believe, lo make it to die NCAA championship " After high school. Woltjer wrestled one year (1980-81) at Southern Illinois University before lhe schixil dropped its program, one year at Grund Rapids Junior College (1981-82) where he placed sixth in the nation and two years at Eastern Michigan University (982-84) where he competed in thc NCAA championship His wrestling efforts at EMU made him an NCAA qualifier twice, a Mid-American Conference runner-up once and a MAC third place finisher once. His college wrestling record overall was 102-33 and at GRJC he was named an All-American. Woltjer constantly studies the sport, which makes him that much more of a champion. "When a kid would take him down (in high school), he was able to visualize what happened and correct his mistakes," Furrow said. "It was lhe only sport he competed in and he did it very well. He just loves wrestling." Competing is one thing, but Woltjer has also taught the sport k* many aspiring matmen. His coaching career includes jobs at EMU (assistant, 1985­ 88). GRJC (assistant, 1989-90), Grand Rapids Union High School (head, 1991­ 95) and al Hastings High School (assistant 1985-91). And that love for the sport keeps him DISTRICT Continued from page 11 going and keeps filling up his trophy cases al home. To Woltjer. it's an enjoyable challenge "When I step on thc mat. I just do what's got to be done." Woltjer explained "I challenge myself bodi mentally and physically. When I walk onto the mat. I dunk about what I want Holley, Christie, Baker weekly racing winners Defending track champion Hob Holley roared lo victory in the Spring Championship for Late Model Stocks last Saturday at the Berlin Raceway. Holley, of Gun I-akc. chased leader Rusty Parker until tlic 22nd lap when tlic cars of Bob Senneker and Greg Usher tangled, bringing out lhe rod flag and Mopping thc race On llie restart, Holley slid under Parker for tike lead and was never headed Joe Bush, of Hastings, finished fifth. Ross Meeuwsea crossed lhe finish line first in the 3(Map Super Stock feature and Rick Eding, of Dorr, tasted triumph in the 25-lap feature for Sportsman cars. Two big races arc on docket in the next ten days. Thc American Speed Association (ASA) racers will compete in the ACDelco Battery 300-lap 1-ate Model Slock car race this Saturday (June 5). a race dial has a $1444.000 purse. Entered arc such nationally televised speedsters as 1998 national champion Gary St. Amant. 1998 Rookie of the Year Jimmy Johnson and Middleville's own Dave Sensiba. Drivers will vie for spots in the 32-car field. Thc Berlin Summer Spectacular comes back to thc track Wednesday. June 9. NASCAR Winston Cup racer Johnny Benson Jr., the 1998 winner, will be driving a Port City Racing prepared car during lhe 200-lap event run in two 100lap sections. Mepham said that as the season progressed his (cam's overall performance improved. "At thc end of the season, tlic team showed they can work as a team," Mepham said. "I've told each girl that it takes 14 to 15 games to function as a team with many new faces this year. It's exactly what happened." Gole, a junior, was named lo tlic O-K While first team, while DeWitt, also a junior, was tabbed as honorable mention. Named to the All-District squad were DeWitt, Gole, Gibbons and Swift. It was Gibbons' sophomore season and Swift's junior campaign Advance adult admission is SI5 and $18 on race day with children 4-11 $5. The track ticket office will be open Tuesday evening (June 8) from 3-9 p.m. while the Benson Fan Club will have an autograph session open to club members Spectator gates for the ASA race will open at noon June 5 with practice set for 1 p.m. and qualifying begins at 4 p.m. The Berlin races get underway at 7 p.m. and thc ASA-AC Delco Battery 300 is set for 9 p.m. The raceway is located five miles west of Grand Rapids on interstate 96 expressway at Marne exit 23. Kalamazoo Speedway... A full three-in-one show is set for the Kalamazoo Speedway this Saturday along with the Auto Value Super SprinLs The event starts at 7 p.m. and the admission price for adults is $15. Saxon goalkeeper Ivy Malone faced a difficult task in battling the Fighting Scots* verry potent arsenal (Photo provided) Carter’s Speed Weekend... Former Saxon wrestler Jack Woltjer recently won his 14th State championship in the open class for freestylers. HASTINGS SOCCER CLUB Travis Carter, of Lake Odessa, look pan in a three-day speed weekend that took place on three different tracks. MAPLE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR FULLER ELEMENTARY Established In 1993 SIGN UP 1999 - 2000 FALL AND SPRING SEASONS Maple Valley Public Schools will receive sealed bid proposals from qualified contractors for Playground Equipment at Fuller Elementary School. WHEN: June 10,1999 or June 11,1999 (May try out either date) TIME: Registration begins at 5:30 Tryout* begin at 6:00 and will run approximately 2-4 hour*. JUNE 10,1999 TIME: Registration begin* at 5:30 Tryouts begin at 6:00 and will run approximately 2-4 hour*. JUNE 11,1999 U11 - DOB: 8/1/88 TO 7/31/90 U11 - DOB: 8/1/88 TO 7/31/90 U12 - DOB: 8/1/87 TO 7/31/88 U12 - DOB: 0/1/87 TO 7/31/88 U13- DOB: 8/1/86 TO 7/31/87 U13- DOB: 8/1/86 TO 7/31/87 L'14 - DOB: 8/1/85 TO 7/31/86 U14 - DOB: 8/1/85 TO 7/31/86 WHERE: FISH HATCHERY PARK COST: $100 FOR FALL *99 & SPRING 2000 Check or Money Order - Payable to: Hastings Soccer Club FuVy Refundable to participants who do not make a team FAMILY DISCOUNT: $100 1ST CHILD. $75 2ND CHILD. AND EACH CHILD THERE : MUST BRING: : * *1x1 Picture * * (REQUIRED) * w • Si * (REQUIRED * AFTER. THAT IS IN THE SAME IMMEDIATE : FAMILY. * PARENTS: Parents MUST sign a release form before a player signs up. * * Birthdates must be between 8/1/80 and 7/31/90 For SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION CONTACT VICKI BUTLER at 945-3259 after 5:00 p.m. ‘ . WYM$A) ★ • NOTE. $15." late fee • I * * charged for any of * * these REQUIRED items * PLAYERS: Players must live in Hastings Area School Distnct. Proposals may be mailed or delivered in person to Maple Valley Public Schools, Attn: Mr. Clark E. Volz, Superintendent of Schools, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096. Proposals must be received prior to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10,1999. Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud at 2:15 p.m. All bids will be evalu­ ated after the bid opening. All bids received after 2:00 p.m. of the bid date will be returned to the Bidder unopened. * • Photo copy of Birth .♦ *• Coriiltr.ate (REQUIRED) » NOT brought with you ■ on sign up day. Request by Contractors for inclusion as Bidders shall be addressed to the Construction Manager, Wolgast Corporation, Attn.: Mitt Winstead, 4835 Towne Centre Road, Suite 203, Saginaw, Ml 48604, Phone: 517­ 790-9120, Fax: 517-790-9063. Questions regarding the bidding pro­ cedures are to he directed to the Construction Manager. Questions regarding design and drawing/specification intent are to be directed to the Architect, GMB Architects/Engineers. 145 College Avenue, Holland, Ml 49422, Phone: 616-392-7034. A Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of Base Bids shall accompany each proposal. The Bid Security may be in the form of a Bid Bond. Cashier’s Check, or Money Order. Bids may not be with­ drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid date. Successful bid­ ders may be required to furnish Surety Bonds as stated in project Specifications. * * The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, accept a bid other than the low Bid. and waive informalities, irregularities and/or errors in the bid proposals which they feel to be in their own best inter­ est. End of Notice. lo do." The intensity that's involved with wrestling keeps Woltjer energized and clearly focused even with a daily schedule that includes two jobs. "Wrestling is a very lough sport." Woltjer said. "It's very intense and i kcs every muscle in your body " Johnny Benson Jr. Carter. 9, was second in his heat and sixth in his feature Saturday in Lansing and second in his heat and ninth in his feature Sunday in Waterford The Monday event, tliat was to be held in Toledo, was called because of lhe rain. His goal is to finish in the top 10 as a rookie on the "extremely competitive" circuit New 96 Speedway... A hot racing night it was at the New 96 la«» Saturday in Lake Odessa with many area racers faring well. Big winners on lhe night were Ben Christie in the Street Slocks feature, Joe Baker in lhe IMCA Modifieds and Jason Blonde in the Sprints. Baker was able to take the lead with a move down low in turn four and never looked back ton take his first career IMCA feature Christie once again proved that he liad the hot setup by moving up from his 10th starting spot to win the Street Slock feature. Tlic Open Sprints, IMCA Modifieds and Street Slocks hike to the half-mile oval this Saturday. On June 11-13, the NITA Tractor Pulls make their debut at the New 96. The New 96 Speedway is located off exit 64, east on Portland Road ne;ir scenic Lake Odessa. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by JOSEPH E. MILLER, a single man. of 14651 Jenkins Road. Bellevue Michigan 49021. to GREEN TREE AC­ CEPTANCE. INC . aAJa GREEN TREE FINAN­ CIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, a Michigan corporation, of 2505 East Pans. S E, Smte 200. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. dated March 2. 1993. and recorded to the Office of the Register ol deeds for the County of Barry tn the Slate of Michigan on Apnl 5. 1993. in Liber 568. Pagefs) 559. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice for prinopal and in­ terest. the sum of $36 951 62. and no proceed­ ings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, July 15. 1999, at 2 00 p.m . on the steps ol the Courthouse in the City of Hast­ ings. that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry there will be offered lor safe and sold to the h.ghest bidder at puttee sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10 04 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION does pay on or prior to the date of said sale, said premises are described m sato Mortgage as fcteows. to-itet Property situated in the Township of Assyna. County of harry and State of Michigan, and de­ scribed as follows Commencing at the Southwest comer of the North 30 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, thence North along Jenkins Road 495 feet thence East 332 feet thence South 495 feet thence West along Day Road 322 feet to the Place of Beginning The redemption period as provided by law is one (1) year from the date of the sate GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION Mortgagee BRANDT FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC BY DONALD A BRANDT (P3O183» Attorneys for Mortgagee 401 Munson Avenue. PO Box 5817 Traverse City Michigan 49696-5817 (616)941-9660 Dated May 25. 1999 (7/1) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 3. 1999 - Page 13 Fun State Meet That and More... Gymnasts from Middleville's Gymnastics in Motion competed at the Fun State Meet May 15 at the Michigan Kleen Arena in Ann Arbor Many of the girts achieved their personal bests and had a whole lot of fun in doing so. Local athletes attending the event were (front row. from left) Rachel Kenney. Kelly Frame. Kyleigh Sheldon; (middle row) Danielle Rosenberg. Lexi VonderHoff, Kendra Feyen, Anna Hoffbeck. Kinsey Buikerk, Emma Buikerk, Sarah Frame; (back row) Audrey Hoag. Evelyn Rappaport. Danielle Maxey' Kaitlyn Otto and Karissa Milleson Junior Saxon squad gains revenge lhe Hastings Junior Saxon 12 and under baseball team won two of dirce games last week io improve its overall season mark to 7-1 In thc week's first game. Andrew Vincent and Andy Griggs combined to pitch their squad to a 13-3 victory over Albion Josh Maurer and Eric Frith collected two hits apiece to lead thc Saxon hitters llie second contest pul lhe Hastings' baggers against another unbeaten club, the Charlotte FOD. Charlotte led early 10-1. but Hastings came back will) seven runs before falling by a 10-8 count Mike Slonehouse. Josh Maurer and Andy Griggs each had two hits. A rematch between the two hot teams occurred two days later with Hastings rallying for 12 runs in the final two LEGAL NOTICE Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Golden Moments. Inc. to Prime Fmanaai.lnc . a Michi­ gan Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 6. 1998. and recorded on August 6. 1998. in Document Number 1016173 Barry County Records. Michi­ gan and Assignment of Rents and Leases dateu July 6.1998 and recorded August 6,1998 in Doc­ ument Number 1016174 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hun­ dred Thousand Six Hundred Ninety and 16/100 ($200,600 16) including interest at 19% per an­ num Under the power of the sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 00 o clock pm. on Thursday. July 15. 1999 Said premises are situated in Township of Bal­ timore. Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ senbed as A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4. SECTION 14 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 14 FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE EAST 20 RODS THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS. THENCE WEST 20 RODS. THENCE NORTH 16 RODS TO POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO THAT PART OF SECTION 14 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 14 THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE 379 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST-WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 14 100 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES EAST 246 FEET THENCE EAST 207 28 FEET THENCE SOUTH 210 00 FEET THENCE WEST 537 28 FEET TO THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE THENCE NORTH 121 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 14 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DISTANT 264 00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION THENCE EAST PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 330 00 FEET THENCE SOUTH PARAL­ LEL WITH SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE 26 00 FEET THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES WEST 246 00 FEET. THENCE WESTERLY 100 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT OF SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE DISTANCE 115 00 FEET SOUTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 115 00 FEE' TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 26 1999 Prime Financial Inc a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee . PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES PC 10300 Northwestern Highway Suite 222 Farmington Hills Michigan 48334 (7'1) innings to piisl an 18-8 triumph. Andrew Vincent notched thc pitching win and also collected three hits. Mike Stonehouse and Andy Miller also managed three liiLs apiece. Rotary golf outing coming to HCC Hastings Rotary will hold its fourth annual golf outing June 25 at the Hastings Country Club. The format is a four-person scramble with a shot gun start at 1 p.m. Lunch is included. The event is open to everyone of all golfing abilities. Cost to compete is S50 per person. A hole-in-one contest is being sponsored by Gavin GM-Ford. for a new automobile. There will be many other prizes as well. Proceeds of the event will support die Rotary Youth leadership Conference held each fall at tlic Y.M.C.A. camp. If you would like to partcipate in the outing, contact Dave Baum or any Rotarian. Phone 945-5686 to register for the fun. Area gymnasts place at Silver State Meet Jessica Flaska and Angie Maxey both found thc Silver State Meet May 1-2 quite rewarding. lire two area gymnasts who train at Gymnastics in Motion, in Middleville, achieved personal best all-around scores and top-tier finishes at the event held at Lee High Schixil in Grand Rapids. Maxey's managed her best all-around tally of tire entire secson witli a 33.60. Her score placed her third al the Slate meet. In tiie individual events. Maxey tallied a third place 8.65 on thc vault, a 10th place 8.3 in lhe floQr exercise, a 7.95 on thc bars and a fifth place 8.7 on lire balance beam. Flaska ako laredmell at Stale witli a second place 8.7 on die vault, an 8.125 in the floor exercise an 8.05 on lhe bars and a 6.85 on die hjlance beam. Saxons know district foes Chalk up one for Gull Lake... and one for Plainwell. The two schools met for district baseball and softball games Tuesday at Wayland Union High Schoo’ and each won one. Gul! Hike took the baseball contest 4- BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER REPORT CRIME 1-800-310-9031 - REWARDS - 3. while Plainwell scored triumph in lhe softball battle, 8-5. Hastings will face Gull I-ake Saturday in district baseball action al 10 a.m. Thc Saxon softbaHers will face Plainwell Saturday in a tournament game at mxin, Notice of Vacancy The Prairieville Township Parks Com­ mission, hereby, announces a vacancy to Monthly, their board. " “ ‘ evening meetings are held to administer the six township parks. Interested Prairieville Township residents should submit a letter of interest and qualifications to the Prairieville Town­ ship Parks Commission, care of Prairieville Township, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Ml '‘9046 Letters must be received by noon June 7th, 1999. Falsely Accused / would like to respond to the accusations and punishment that was recently laid upon Kim Parish. The following is my statement: Jessica Flaska (on left) and Angie Maxie took part in the State Meet as representatives of Gymnastics in Motion. Maxey achieved her best all-around score of the year and both gymnast! placed in a number of events. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a pubhc hearing for lhe following REHEARING CASE NO. V-14-99 - David A Judy Ramsey, (applicants) LOCATION: At 1895 Boulder Dr on the North side off Powell Rd in Sec 16. Hastings Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an attached garage 23x33 ft that would be 4 ft from the sideyard setback (minimum is 10 It.) in the R1 zoning district CASE NO. V-24-99 - George and Ellen Rose Partmer, (applicants). LOCATION: Al 1083 Brooks Dr on the lake­ side (Thomapple Lake) off Cogswell Rd in Sec 19. Castleton Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to place a premanufactured home 27x42 fl closer to an al­ ley than allowed (requesting to be 10 ft. A 17 ft.) the minimum is 25 ft and closer to the front lot hne than aWowed (requesting 28 ft.) the minimum is 30 ft. in the RL-2 zoning district CASE NO. V-25-99 - John A. A Gail J. Hill. LOCATION: At 11126 E Shore Dr on the lake­ side (Crooked Lake) off Sprague Rd in Sec 6. Barry Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an addition 12 x 24 4 ft to an existing house that is too dose to the sideyard (1.5 ft.) the minimum ts 6 ft. in the RL-2 zonm^distnct CASE NO. V-26-99 - Stephen A Caryn VanDocnmeien, (applicants). LOCATION: At 4385 Whispering HiHs Df on the West SK>e off Wing Rd in Sec 22. Irving Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 24 x 24 ft detached garage closer to the sideyard than allowed (requesting to be 10 ft) the minimifn is 20 fl in the AR zoning district CASE NO. V-27-99 - Ervin R. Babcock, (ap­ plicant). LOCATION: At 11200 Banheld Rd on the West side between Groat and Bristol Rds in Sec 7. Johnstown Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a vanance to erect an addition 30 x 40 ft and 8 x 43 ft L-shaped to an existing house that is too close to the road (41 ft. from road nght-of-way) the minimum is 50 ft. from road right-of-way and too close to the sideyard (12 ft.) the minimum is 20 ft in the AR zoning dis­ trict CASE NO. V-28-99 - Cart Dehn. (apptacani) LOCATION: At 4160 Joy Rd on the lakeside (Gun Lake) off Marsh Rd in Sec 6. Orangeville Twp_______ PURPOSE: Requesting a variance of place a 32 x 55 6 ft modular home and attached garage 24 x 36 ft closer to both sideyards (req-jesting to be 10.3 ft) the minimum is 13 5 ft in thc RL-1 zoning district CASE NO. V-29-99 - Jack Edward Cola, (ap­ plicant). LOCATION: At 10964 BirdRd .ontheNWcorner of Bud A Lacey Rds in Sec 2. Johnstown Twp PURPOSE. Requesting a vanance to erect a detached garage 28 x 40 ft closer to the road than aftowed (requesting to be 5 ft from road nght-of-way) the minimum is 50 ft. from road nght-of-way in the A zoning district MEETING DATE: June 15, 1999 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspedion of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed to 616-948-4820 The vanance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p m. (closed between 12-1 pm ). Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further in­ formation The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenals being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disarxlrties at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids Of services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown County Administrator, 220 W State Street. Hast­ ings, Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Debbie S. Smith, Barry County Clerk (6/3) REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 14,1999 Kim: We support you and we love you. You are not a disappointment to us as the prosecut­ TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: ing attorney said you were. We know that you are innocent in this whole situation. As your Please Take Notice that the regular election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 14.1999 family and friends we want you to know that we are praying for you and wc know that God is with you. We also know that God will not give us any more than we can handle with him. There has to be someone in that jail who needs Jesus, and God has given you the privilege to lead that person to Christ. When this is all over, our faith will be stronger, and our fami­ ly bond will be even more unbreakable. We love you and that will never change. To the rest of thc world, wc want to say this: Go ahead and mock us. go ahead and laugh at our pain, go ahead and judge us and our Christianity - because wc believe in thc one true living God. Wc also believe that thc truth will one day be revealed. All those involved in this situation know in their hearts that Kim is innocent. It's just too bad that they don’t have thc conscience to stand up and say that. Money is just money, words are just words, deeds arc just deeds, these things will all pass away and someday we will all look back on this and smile because God’s love gives us that assurance and it gives us peace at this time. Our prayer for those other people involved in this situation is that you would find Jesus. Only Jesus can take away the hatred you must have in your hearts. Believe it or not. we don't hate you and neither docs Kim. Wc can love you. because Jesus THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORN­ ING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the regular school election there will be elected two (2) members to the board of education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 2003. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO ALL SUCH VACANCIES: Keith A Beach Anthony Crosariol Wilbur Glenn Tammy Wasserman John W Wells Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m. Friday. June 11. 1999 THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: loves all us and forgives us and wc also forgive you. God is thc final judge for all of us and wc PRECINCT NO. 1 all one day will stand in judgement before him and there will not be any big time high powered Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the board of education lawyers or any news media or any evil men with hatred in their hearts, it will just be us and God. Wc know as a family that in that day Kim will stand clean before God. What will your life look like? Jennifer Kalee Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 3. 1999 McKenzie Ear! crowned Little Miss Delton for ’99 Contestants at the pageant included (from left) Chelsea Harper. Chelsea Streeter. Sarah White. Paige Green, McKenzie Eari and Ryann Rankin. Third-grader McKenzie Earl, daughter of Todd and Kim Eari. wax crowned Little Miss Delton at a pageant May 22 M Delton Middle School. Runner-up was third-grader Chelsea Streeter, daughter of Joy VanderWorde llie Little Miss Delton Pageant was sponsored by Miss Delton and her court as part of their annual community service pro­ ject. Six contestants competed, including Eat I. Streeter, first-grader Paige Green, third-grader Ryann Rankin, fifth-grader Sarah White and fourth-grader Chelsea Harper llie contestants gave a speech introduc­ ing themselves, answered the question. "Who is your favorite Disney character and vjiy?" and gave a talent presentation _ Thc pageant was not a traditional "beauty" pageant, no focmals. ornate out­ fits or makeup for the contestants were al­ lowed. Thc winner received a Millennium Bear Beanie Baby; die alternate also received a Beanie Baby. Both will appear with Miss Delton and her court at several events throughout lhe year. Little Miss Delton McKenzie Eart (left) and Little Miss Delton runner-up. Chelsea Streeter, are pictured after the pageant. Officiating at the pageant were (from left) Kate Kwasny, Miss Detton; Gina Higdon, Miss Delton alternate; LeAnn During the pageant. Miss Delton 1993, Amber Barker, presented a check for the court's community service project to Karen McCausey of the American Cancer Society. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED 1999/2000 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET The City of Hasting* will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comment* from the public concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999. The public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 14,1999 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of the City Council to consider the budget as pro­ posed by the City Manager and presented to City Council on April 12,1999. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of the hearing. All interested citizens, groups, senior citizens and organiza­ tions representing the interest of senior citizens are encour­ aged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the office of the Hastings City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice the Hastings City Clerk (telephone no. 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Huisman, court member; Suzann Momenee. court member and Ashley Quick, court member. LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners ol any and all interests in or bens upon the property described: TAKE NOTICE Sate was lawfully made of the following described property for unpaid taxes on the property, and that the undersigned has title to that property under tax deed or deeds issued for the property You are entitled to a reconveyance of this property within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the property is located, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% in addition, and the fees of the sheriff lor the ser­ vice and/or cost of publication of the notice The service or publication costs shall be the same as if tor personal service of a summons on commenc­ ing a civil action, without other additional cost or charge If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ings lor possession of the property Descriptions of the Land Barry County. State of Michigan. Yankee Springs Township SEC 19. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST COM NW COR SEC 19 T3N-R10W TH N 89 DEG 4105* E 903 FT. TO POB TH N 89 DEG 4T05* E 540 FT. TH S 000 DEG 352?’ W 1313 66 FT. TH S 00 DEG 22'28" E 453 49 FT TH N 89 DEG 59'12" W 414 74 FT. TH N 00 DEG 22’28’ W 818 34 FT. TH S 89 DEG 41 ’05’ W 109 35 FT. TH N 946 28 FT TO POB SPLIT 1991 FR 019-026-00 Parcel No 08-16-019-026-10 Commonly I .town as Vacant Amount Paid $1138 65 Deed *694 Amount Due $1707 97 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax for the year 1992 (Signed) Taxvest Ltd Partnership PO Box 4008 East Lansing. Ml 48826 TO Andrew Mtsak. Spouse of Andrew Misak Bonita Misak. Der.ms A Misak. Misak Haubng and Disposal Inc unknown, unascertained, undeter­ mined. unborn heirs devises, legatees, and as­ signs mciudmg those who are legally incompetent to act on their own behalf, said individuals being persons indicated to have some interest m the land above described according to Barry County records (6-10) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery A. HAMMOND and Diane L HAMMOND hus­ band and wife (original mortgagors) to Wood­ hams Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, dated August 29. 1994. and recorded on August 30. 1994 in Liber 613. on Page 458. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments lo Atlantic Mortgage and Investment Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated June 2. 1997 whch was recorded on Au­ gust 4. 1997. m Uber 704. on Page 55. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 38/100 doBars ($58.512 38). in­ cluding interest at 8 875% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 00 p m . on July 15. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County Michigan and are described as Lots 10 and 11 of Block 6 of Lincoln Park Addi­ tion to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 1 of Plats on Page 55 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated June 3. 1999 Atlantic Mortgage and Investment Corporation FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for Atlantic Mortgage and Investment Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 Fite *990505518 Panthers (7/1) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate File No. 99-22174E Estate of Frances Dora Elwell, deceased So­ cial Security No 372-20-9398 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the foltowing The decedent, whose last known address was 10710 Cobb Road. Delton. Michigan 40946 dwd 12-18-97 An instrument dated 11-7-97 has been admit­ ted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that 4H claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Darlene Frances Cook 15585 Kellogg School Road. Hickory Comers. Michigan 49060. or to both the independent personal rep­ resentative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate wtH be thereafter assigned and d-stnbuted to the per­ sons entitled to it Nicholas J Schaberg (P19945) 427 South Westnedge Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 616-381-9730___________________ (6/3) ...in need of quality printing? Let us give you a quote. J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. F-oadway Hastings. Michigan ‘ 616-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday June 3 1999 - Page 15 Ex-school secretary gets jail term by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Despite a plea from her attorney that Kimberly Parish not serve time with inmates her husband used to guard, the former Hastings High School secretary was ordered to spend 60 days in jail and five years on probation in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. The 36-year-old Lake Odessa woman was convicted of stealing $8,640 in student council, charity drive, yearbook and oilier money during the lime she worked for former Principal Sieve Harbison and current Principal Tim Johnston, from May 27, 1997, until her resignation June 17, 1998 1 hough Parish confessed to embezzling thc more than S8,(XX), lhe school district lias revealed dial more Ilian $44,000 is still unaccounted for, including $36,000 paid by students over lhe last two years for yearbooks A restitution hearing set for Aug. 2 at 8:15 a m. will determine just how much money Parish will be ordered to pay back to the school district. "Il bothers me. the example you set for your children and the hundreds of students al Hastings High School," said Circuit Judge James Fisher to Parish. "Every child whose money was stolen is affected. This bother, me greatly." According to Superintendent Carl Schoessel. Parish began working as a sub- Marvin E Edwards HASTINGS - Mr. Marvin F. Edwards, age 79, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, May 29, 1999 at his residence. He was bom October 4, 1919 in Carlton Township, the son of Melvin R. and Anna (Waldren) Edwards. Marvin attended Barry County Schools, and served in the Civil Conservation Core for 1-1/2 years in the Upper Peninsula. Mr. Edwards married Mary A. Hawkins on September 28, 1940. He worked for the City of Hastings; E.W. Bliss Company for 18 years; Michigan Canon Company in Battle Creek; and retired from Hastings Piston Ring Company in 1981. Mr. Edwards was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a good story and joke teller. He was especially goad with Ws, taking many of them fishing for the first time. He received Jesus as his Savior February 25, 1976. He was preceded in death by his parents; one great granddaughter, MaryBeth Lehman in 1990; brother, Albert Hoppenwrath in 1996; sisters, Viola Edwards in ’936, and Ellen Thaler in 1997. Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife, Mary Edwards of Hastings; daughters, Evelyn McWilliams of Hastings, MaryAnn (Fred) Bell of Nashville, and Barbara Clarence (Mickey) Westbrook of Sherdian; eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sister, Elsie (Keith) Sage of Hastings; many nieces and nephews; special friend and pal, Dick Ziegler, special friend, Henrietta Coenen. Graveside Services for Mr. Edwards were held Tuesday, June 1, 1999 at Irving Township Cemetery. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity or Moose Heart. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. stitute secretary al die high school Dec. 19, 1994, and was hired as die principal's secre­ tary on June 14. 1995. Embezzlement was later suspected, he said, when some financial irregularities came to light. "We confronted Iter with die irregularities that we found last summer and she said slic'd resign." said Schoessel. After Parish s resignation, additional fi­ nancial irregularities continued to be dis­ covered and the information eventually was given lo Detective lorn Pennock of die Hastings City Police Department. "Despite financial safeguards, there al­ ways is an clement of trust involved with those who handle money," he said. "Unfor­ tunately. Kim betrayed that trust and the financial safeguards utilized by the school system led to the eventual discovery of her acts." "Miss Parish departed all values, disappointed her family, her colleagues, the students and their parents," said Chief Assistant Barry County Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. Kuzava said Parish admitted to stealing some of the money, then told the district after consulting her union attorney that she would resign her job if the school agreed not to bold her liable. "The school very smartly said they were not going to do that, and as it turns out, there's a great deal more money missing that they initially thought," said Kuzava. According to a report by lhe Hastings City Police Department, lhe Hastings Public Schools have reported 13 separate incidences in which money is believed to have been stolen. "Kim handled all lhe petty cash," said Pennock in his Tport. "Approximately one week after Tun Johnston was appointed, he started to norice discrepancies in the accounts." In one incident. Parish is said to have ordered printing for her church. She then allegedly called die printing company and asked that the charge be billed to Hastings High School. She also is accused of forging the initials of Harbison and Johnston and failing to distribute financial reports to the teachers. After Parish’s Aug. 24 resignation, the high school began to receive late notices from the company that prints the school's yearbooks. The company claimed to have sent prior notices, but received no response, police said In two other suspected incidences. Parish is accused of requesting SI00 for Johnston for athletic expenses, money he said he never requested nor received In a similar incident. Johnston was on vacation in Montana when lie was alleged to have dated and received S100 cash. Parish is also suspected of: • embezzling $720 collected from staff members for a Christmas party to be held at the Hastings Elks Lodge; • requesting and receiving an additional $500 in petty cash for alleged Michigan Stale University playoff game ticket sales; • keeping $800 from a student council charity drive; • embezzling $913 from a $3,100 student council Trust and Agency Fund deposit. "Thc offense merits a more significant sentence than the plea agreement calls for," said Kuzava. "A check of her history shows that she has led an exemplary life, she has worked, raised a family. Now. here she is and she has to deal with that." Kuzava noted that Parish needs to be allowed to continue her job as a medical transcriptionist so she can pay off her restitution. "Miss Parish has to be punished for what she lias done and to deter her from similar activity in the future," said Kuzava. "She needs to show tire people whose trust she violated that this is not appropriate " Schoessel declined to comment when invited to speak to the court, however, saying only that he had no objection to lhe plea agreement. But according to defense attorney James Norlander, Parish should not be held responsible for funds missing other than the $8,640 she's admitted to embezzling. He also objected to Kuzava's remarks that the students and parents were lhe victims. "I would say that the bonding company is thc victim because they are going to DIETARY ASSISTANT We are currently hiringin our dietary depart"rnerrt for a part-time position with various hours. Competitive benefit package available, including medical/dental. Let the residents and staff make you smile each work day! If you are interested in this position, come to Thomapple Manor to fill out an application. have to pay a $50,000 bond to thc schools," said Norlander. "I don't think tlic students qualify as victims." Norlander pleaded with the court to avoid sending Parish lo jail for a number of reasons, including that her husband was a Barry County Jail corrections officer until six months ago. "The family is concerned if his wife is to be incarcerated with some of lhe same people he used to guard," said Norlander. "This is a single event that will never happen again." Parish offered a tearful apology to lhe court, saying she brought shame to her family. ”1 lake responsibility for what I did," she said. HEALTH CARE CAREER tQibrnapple (WW0 Nashville Road, Hastings, Mi 49058 Michigan Streams and Lakes Stream MAP NOTICE CARLTON TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that the proposed bud­ get for Cartton Township for 1999-2000 fiscal year will be submitted for consideration at public hearing. The proposed budget is available for in­ spection at the Township Hall at 85 Welcome Road. Hastings. Ml on Monday. June 7th be­ tween 10:00 a m. and 12 noon The public hear­ ing will be held Monday. June 14. at 7:30 p.m. Immediately following the public hearing a spe­ cial township board meeting will be held to con­ sider adoption of the 1999-2000 fiscal budget. Phone 945-5990. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PRO­ POSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS MEETING. LOST STREAM MAP FOUND AND RESTORED Why every fisherman and boater needs this map The recently pubfched STREAM MAP Of MICHIGAN resembles another map-known lo Pennsylvania anglers as the lost Stream Map " The "Stream Map of Pennsylvania" was completed in 1965 after a thirty-year effort by Howard Higbee, a former Perm Stale Professor. Professor Higbee succeeded in creating a map of the highest detail posstle a map that shows every stream and lake. He painstakingly j plotted by hand, the location of 45.000 miles of streams onto a 3 x 5 foot map i Cook Distribution Services $8.00-$8.50 Grand Rapids Company Excellent opportunities are available at Cook Distribution Senices. 1st and 3rd shift positions are immediately available. Positions include: The map sold extremely weB-unW < was lost several years after A frit appeared m print Incredibly, the printer entrusted with the original drawing and I printing plates, declared bankruptcy, then carelessly hauled Higbees 30 years of work to a landfi The few remaining dog-eared copies became a prized fisherman’s posses­ sion. Professor Higbee was offered $400 for one of Iri last maps. And • SHIPPING state agencies were forced to keep their copies under lock and key. Experts told Professor Higbee that • PRODUCTION reprints Mere impossible, because the • FORKLIFT maps were printed in non-photographic These are excellent long-term opportunities Summer positions are also available' Osertime possible To learn more about these great opponunities.call Manpower— 948-3000 EOE Judge James Ftsher asked Parish how she explained die situation to her children. "I told them dial mommy did something wrong and has lo pay the price for what I did." said Parish Fisher said he was tempted to give Parish a much longer sentence, but stuck to the plea agreement after hearing comments from Parish and Norlander. Norlander then asked Fisher to allow Parish to report to lhe jail on Tuesday to allow her employer time to "make other arrangements." "I'm not going to do dial because her plea was entered on April 7. Il seems she's liad several weeks to make arrangements," said Ftsher. "I dunk it is important for her to be led out of here by die officers like all lhe other people who are sent to jail." Working in health care requires a sense of devotion, caring and reliability. Wc feel these are a few of the key characteristics that make excellent nursing as­ sistants. If you would like lo train for a nursing as­ sistant position in our skilled nursing facility, apply in person at Thomapple Manor. Our next class will run from June 16th to July 1st. Starting wage is $8.11 per hour with excellent benefits available. Class is not held on the weekends. Apply by June 10th, 1999. THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 NASHMLLE ROAD HASTINGS, MI 49058 EOE Wilma Daniels Carlton Twp. Clerk Philip Jay Anglin. Plainwell and Kelly Jo Eldridge. Muskegon. Larry Lee Werkema, Hastings and JoAnn Dawn Woodard, Hastings. James Dale Dockter, Woodland and Stefanie Ann Rodriguez Lake Odessa. Michael Eugene Newcastle. Plainwell and Rhonda Denise Milbum. Plainwell. Daniel Wayne Gallivan. Woodland and Julie Elizabeth Brown, Woodland. James Allen Reed Jr., Nashville and Kimberle Joanne McMillon, Nashville. Scon Howard Monroe, Cloverdale and Shannon Dawn Wright, Closerdale. Timothy Lcstier Hyatt, Nashville and Claudia Kay Thompson. Nashville. Jason Darrell Bradley, Dowling and Sarah Mae Black, Angola. Ind. James Winfred Kirby. Nashville and Su­ san Marie Hoyt. Nashville. Chad Dewayne Greenfield, Hastings and Cherise Mane Maupin. Delton. Jonathan Mark Diepstra, Middleville and Jodi Lin Edgell, Middleville. Kenneth Robert Podbevsck. Shelbyville and Andrea Lynn Dempsey. Shelbyville. Matthew Jon Schoner, Hastings and Lora Lea Stewart. Hastings. John Jacob Krug. Plainwell and Julie Ann Harger. Plainwell. Donavan Gene Hockin. Hastings and Di­ ana Lee McDaniel. Hastings. Former Hastings High School principals secretary. Kim Parish, pictured with attorney James Norlander, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and five years probation Thursday on her conviction of embezzling over $8,000 in cash and blue Then, in 1991. at the age of 91. Howard Higbee’s dream came true Computers made < posstle lo reprint the map Holding an updated map. Howard said. 1 never thought fd kve to see this day* Then, by combining Professor Higbee’s knoMedge wth compiler technobgy-the STREAM MAP Of MICHIGAN was created It is estimated tluit 10% of all the fishermen catch 90% of the fish. 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EACH ROILED Al© LA'JWTED MAP SUPPED SI A STURDY STORAGE TUBE ’ _____________________ . fame ( Addrm____________________________________________________ 1 Stale____Zip__________ 1 , Gty 1 * * 1 R-Mll । Fl 1952 N. Broadway P.O. BOX 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 > I �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 3. 1999 COURT NEWS: A Delton man who admitted lie went on a multi-county crime spree to obtain money to support his drug habit was sen­ tenced in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday lo six to 15 years in prison. John Anthony Falvo. 30, pleaded guilty to larceny in a building and to being a ha­ bitual offender for breaking into a Hope Township home July 31 and stealing a VCR, speakers and a lelepliotx. He is awaiting sentencing on similar charges in Ottawa, Kalamazoo and Kent counties while lie is held in the Allegan County Jail Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava said she believed a letter to lhe court from Falvo's mother on his behalf was very heartfelt. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca/Z...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I h ip Wanted Help Wanted YOUTH MENTOR: $3.00$10.00 PER HOUR, 10 WEEKS THIS SUMMER, 25 HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ HOURS PER WEEK. SUPERVISING AND MENTORING HIGH RISK YOUTH DURING SOCIAL. LEISURE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AC­ TIVITIES. SEND LETTER OF INTEREST TO: TIM McMAHON, BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT. FAMILY DIVISION, 220 W COURT STREET. HASTINGS. MI 49058.616-948-4842. LET­ TER DUE BY JUNE 11,1999). MANPOWER, the leader in thc temporary help industry, has immediate full and part-time openings at a prestigious Ada Corporation. Manpower is seek­ ing applicants with good tele­ phone etiquette as well as prior customer service experience. Successful candidates will be able to jierform accurate data entry while receiving, process­ ing and entering phone orders. Starting rate is $9.00 per hour with opportunities for bonuses based on attendance and perfor­ mance. Evening shifts. For im­ mediate considerat'on contact MANPOWER, 127 N Market Street, Hastings, at 616-948­ 3000. (Located behind River Bend Travel) EOE.___________ TOOL & DIE ESTIMA­ TOR: Experienced in estimat­ ing of prog and line dies. Esti­ mate actual running of the pro­ duction pan also. For immediate consideration contact MAN­ POWER, at 127 N Market Street. Hastings, at 616-948­ 3000. (Located behind River Bend Travel). EOE.___________ DIE DESIGNER: Auto Cad 14 experience a must. Building and designing experience de­ sired. Experience with line and prog dies, either building or de­ signing. For immediate consid­ eration contact MANPOWER, 127 N. Market Street, Hastings, at 948-3000. (Located behind River Bend Travel) EOE GENERAL LABOR $830: Southeast Grand Rapids manu­ facturer is in need of several workers on 2nd shift Will fabri­ cate conveyor belts. No experi­ ence necessary. For immediate consideration call MAN­ POWER, at 9-18-3000. EOE PLASTIC INJECTION: Man­ power has plastic injection ma­ chine operation positions avail­ able at several Southeast compa­ nies. Positions are long-term to possible permanent. Summer positions also exist! All shifts available. Duties include plastic injection machine operation, in­ spection. trim work and packag­ ing. These great opportunities are going fast. Call MAN­ POWER for more information. 948-3000. EOE HELP WANTED: AUTO CLEANUP. General cleaning and maintenance, must be 18 years of age or older, and have valid drivers license, apply in person to Ken Gamer, Gavin Ford. 1310 N. Michigan, Hastings._____________________ LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production worker* on 2nd shift This well estab­ lished company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 phis upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drug screen. For immediate consid­ eration contact STAFFMARK 725 W. State Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rent way). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or call us at 943-8555. WANTED: Live-in compan­ ion. no house work, some cook­ ing. room, board and salary in­ cluded. 948-8618 or 948-2065 HELP WANTED: Responsible teenage girt to babysit two chil­ dren ages 6 and 4. two days per week. If interested call JoAnn at 948-9864_____________________ CONSTRUCTION YEAR ROUND, Fuli benefits. 517­ 852-2253. STAFFMARK IS NOW TAK­ ING APPLICATIONS FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS. Both entry and advanced posi­ tions available. Contact Staffmark at 948-8555 ask for Robin or Jody. EOE. NOW HIRING. $2,i60/month guaranteed to start. Local fac­ tory outlet of Michigan manu­ facturer has openings in display merchandising distribution. No experience necessary. Will re­ ceive full factory training. For personal interview call 948-2298. eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St., Freeport, Ml EOE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS­ TANT. Viking SuppIyNet a di­ vision of The Viking Corpora­ tion is seeking an Administrati ve Assistant for lhe distribution company in the Hastings area. Some of lhe responsibilities the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for are: maintaining conruter data bare, budget preparation, scheduling, report­ ing and tracking information for key executive. Assists others in the creation and/or running of reports. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to The Viking Corpora­ tion, Attention: Human Re­ sources, 210 North Industrial Park Road, Hastings. MI 49058. EOE/M/F/D _____ / ar Sale HOUSE FULL OF FURNI­ TURE bought new in April this year. Beautiful sofa and loveseat. Large oak table and 4 chairs. 6 piece oak finish bedroom outfit with deluxe Queen mattress set. 3 oak cocktail tables, recliner chair. 2 twin size bedroom. 2 cherry bookcase. 1 full size bed. Hoover deluxe sweeper. 12’x30’ berber carpet "brand new" cost over $6,000, must sell! $ 1.850 or will sell separately. 1-517-541­ 8132_________________________ 6,000 YARDS OF CARPET­ ING: 5 different colors and styles. Used two weeks at con­ vention center. Cost $ 10.95/yard sacrifice $2.00 per yard. Dennis Distributing 401 N. Cochran Charlotte. 1-517-541-1109 30 SERTA FIRM MATTRESS SETS: Full size, very clean. $75.00 per set; Frames $12.00. 1-517-541-8132 ( oninimiity Notice HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help' Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1 -SOO61 1-3766. (iara^e Sale MULTI-FAMILY SALE: JUNE 4TI’ & 5TH,9am ? Lawn furniture, washer/dry er, girts’ kid clothes & womens’ dress clothes. 1064 W. Port­ land Road, Lake Odessa, 1 mile westofM-66._______________ 40 ACRES OR MOREon Ceriin-d Organic Fann for lease or share, 8 miles South of Hastings. Some equipment available. Call 623-8321. AG. LIMESTONE Dolomite or Calcitic. Call Darrell Hamilton 517-852-9691 FOR SALE: 10 acresol grassy mixed hay. you bale. Call Bob after 10pm or leave message 891 8736. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888_________ NEXTEL, Cellular. Digital. Long Distance, Paging, & I nt emet Access. De I ton 616-623­ 8901, toll free 888-244-8206 HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS. FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093._________________________ KINDERMUSIK: Get a “taste” of Kindennusik! Four days of Summer Kamp Kindennusik fun for children ages infant to 7 with parent/ caregiver. Select openings still available. 948-SONG. NEED A HOME HEALTH AIDE to care for an elderly imed one’Call 792-9505 or 795­ 9215. I have 20yrs. experience & references. ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604.____________________ FIRST flME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. I-8OO-672-96O4. REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604 ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes. 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. Saliiinal \d\ GARAGE SALE: Saturday. June 5th 9am-3pm. Lots of good baby things and household items. 1942 N. Broadway. \h\i < llaneauy ADOPTION: A loving, finan­ cially stable couple desires to adopt a healthy Caucasian in­ fant Please call Bruce or Barb at 1-800-371-0881 or Monica, our adoption worker at 616­ 384-0202. LOSE WEIGHT- AMAZING METABOLISM BREAK­ THROUGH: Quick & Easy! Free samples. Call Dorris at 616­ 248-7707. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-800-426­ 3085 Ext 1400 24Hrs. I-ar Sale Xala 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White, power windows, power locks, 6 changer cd player, towing package, well maintained, in great condition inside A out. $17.000OBO. 948­ 0502 Heal I Stale LAKE HOUSE - PRICE RE­ DUCED: nice part of Thomapple Lake. $75,000.3 br. 1 bath, fireplace, dock w/35 ft. lake frontage, full walkout base­ ment, no flood. Hastings schools. Call days - 945-5005. or eve­ nings - 948-2691._____________ MISSAUKEE COUNTY: 5 Beautiful Acres adjoining State Land. Ideal camping and hunt­ ing spot. Includes driveway and campsite, $14,900. $500 down, $190/mo., 11% Land Contract. Northern Land Company. 1 -800­ 9 6 8 - 3 1 1 8 www.northemlandco.com PRAIRIEVILLE WATER­ FRONT: 282 feet on Crystal Lake Chanel. 3bd., 2 full baths, fireplace, full basement. 3 car garage. 8709 Cory Drive. MLS •9911471. $114,900. Call Jan Deal at 616-342-5600 ext#135. Open 1-3 Sunday. June 6lh. TORCH LAKE: Affordable accragc 20 mi les East ofTraverse City. 2 acres, asphalt road, elec­ tric, beautiful views, minutes from public lake access. $24,900. 10% down, $250 per mo. bal­ ance on 11 % land contract. Great Lakes Land Company. 616-922­ 8099. www grcatlakcsiand.com HOME FOR SALE, less than one year old. 4 bedrooms. 2 baths, cathedral ceilings, central air, 2 stall garage. 2 blocks from North­ eastern school, to see phone 616­ 945-3097. "Obviously, site loves Iter son and wants lo see lhe best for him." said Kuzava. "Il appears he's finally begun io understand the magnitude of what he's done. But, our fo­ cus lias to be on the protection of society." Kuzava said Falvo bad been out of prison only a short time when he began lhe crime spree last June and ended in July when he and his girlfriend, Marcie Pritchard of Del­ ton. were captured in lhe city of Wyoming "From here, they went to Florida, then back to Michigan, then to California and back again," said Michigan State Police Det. Sgt. I.ou Quinn last summer. The pair allegedly committed larcenies in Florida and California, too, "just to sur­ vive." said Quinn, who added that the pair never paid lor gas while on the run from parole authorities. In July, tiie couple fled Michigan again, this time stopping in the state of Wyoming where Uiey rented a flat and ob­ tained jobs at an Evanstown restaurant. "They allegedly gave false names and ac­ tually worked there about a month," said Quinn "Then, tlic employers told Falvo they needed his social security number or some type of identification or they couldn’t pay him any more. That's when they look off," allegedly taking die money from lire cash drawer with them. On their return trip to Michigan, Pritchard's car broke down in Missouri, and thc couple allegedly stole a car from a nearby laundromat, Quinn said. On July 31, lhe couple arrived in Michi­ gan again when they allegedly broke into lhe Hope Township home and took thc items, which they promptly pawned in Kalamazoo The couple soon became suspects in a string of Saugatuck and Douglas burglar­ ies. "I see no indication that this is going to change, other than his word," said Kuzava Thursday. "Being a fourth habitual of­ fender, he's got a great number of felonies on his record and a number still pending. He can't continue lo commit crim.’s and to use drugs." Falvo’s defense attorney, Scott Pederson, asked for some leniency for his client be­ cause he had assisted authorities on two other criminal cases in which he obtained infonnatior. from the suspects while in jail then testified against them. Falvo also allegedly assisted authorities in iocnung a number of drug bouses and in recovering stolen property, said Pederson "In the 18 years that I've been doing this. I've never seen that many police officials come forward to request a lenient sentence for assisting them to recover the property," said Pederson. "They need people like John, as bad as that sounds. They want peopje John to come forward and POLICC I36AT ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A 34-year-old Battle Creek woman accused of setting a 8 that destroyed North Avenue car repair business one year ago ia being bdd in the Bat County Jail on $150,000 bond Julie Hensley is charged with one count of arson and could speed a maxsmm of years in prison if convicted. A preliminary examination of the case will be held in Barry County's 56-1 Ihur Cour. June 9 at 9 am. "Its taken a year for people to come forward lo provide information.'' said Troof Paul Gonyeau of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, who declined to ttvt how the tire was set More than $100,000 damage was caused by lhe fire, which destroyed two custom be mud hog pickup trucks, hydraulic lifts, tools, exhaust systems and more. The fire victim is Hensley's former live-in boyfriend He sought a peraoual proceed order against her slmrtly after thc fire, stating that be feared for Ms life and thc life of I JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - An Otsego nun is lucky to be stive after encounter a tallen tree on Pifer Road late Thursday, according to a report by the Barry Cou Sheriffs Dej rrtment. Police said Brian Charles Brown. 30, was caubouod at about 55 miles per hour at p.m. when he was unable to slop in lime lo r.void lhe tree. As Brown's car passed beneath lhe tree. te dirtrd, which saved Ms life, police said "The tree sheared off the roof of lhe car Iran lhe dashboard vgx' reported a deputy. Brown was wearing his scat bell and reportedly suffered minor injuries in the accsd No citations were issued Woman hurt in Memorial Day RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A Hastings woman suffered serious injuries as i of a crash Monday in which she lost control of her car on a curve, went off the Mt a tree, according to a preliminary report by the Barty County Sheriff's Depw Police said Louise Kim Potter, 39, may have been exceeding the speed liai a scries of curves on Whitmore Road near Oak Road when she crossed the cr overconeeted as an oncoming car approached, ran off die roadway, skidded aa the centerline again before striking the tree while airborne. Thc car came to rest on its lop. police said. Potter was taken to Bronson hospital ru Kalamazoo, where she was tn discharged on Wednesday. Her condition was unavailaHe a press time. Police believe alcohol was a lector in the 4:20 pan. accident and seat bril CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - A Woodland man wasted by pofcr notating his probation by being assmltive and tatting to report to Hs| laces additional charges for resisting police officers, according to the H be Michigan Stale Police. Joseph Lumbert allegedly tried escape through a window May 28 al Lake Estates trailer park as two troopers and a deputy attempted to so outstanding warrants, said Trooper PM Gouyrau. All three officers. including Deputy Karl Vlietstra. who was Strack it tad object, suffered minor injuries duriqg JLutnbett's alleged escape Mt As a result of Pjvo's testimonies against a suspected kilter and drug traffick­ ers, Pederson asked that Falvo being trans­ ferred to a prison outside of Michigan. "I don't think he’d survive a Michigan prison due to his name being in lhe paper," said Pederson. "He's already been moved to Allegan from Kent County because of death threats against him." Falvo told the court be is changing his ways. "I'm not happy to be here, 1 made a lol of bad choices," be said. "I hope you give me one last chance. I know I did wrong. I'm trying to make amends as best as I can, Mr. Ftsher." Judge James Fisher said be carefully con­ sidered Falvo's record before fashioning a sentence. "Since you were 18 years old, you've committed at least i tie felony every year you have not been in prison," said Fisher. "A lengthy prison term is justified. I've taken into account your cooperation with police, so I'm not going to impose lhe maximum." HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A 20-year-old Nashville man har cocaine possession as the resuh of aa accident Monday in winch into a Freeport Police Department car at about 2 pm. Jeffrey Vogel is free on » $1,000 bond. A preliminary examiaalii Barry County's 56-1 District Court. Police said Officer Terry Johnson was wotting for the Freepor Monday wtien he was asked to assist the Nashville department on Johnson later was on M-79 enroute io Barry Central Dtspr allegedly ran a stop sign at Tbornapple Lake Road an3 c. glided wi Shortly after the crash, said police. Vogel's unidentified passer then fled on loot. The man was not found despite an extensive K Michigan State Police tracking dog. Police reportedly found two syringes in Vogel's pants pocket I an unknown, white powdery substance wrapped in celloptane. He was taken to jail on charges of drug possession and driving and wax arraigned on lhe charges May 31. No one was injured and the incident remains under investif Police Department and the Hastings Post of the Michigan State P In other court business: • Fred Alaniz, 41. of Delton, was sen­ tenced to one year in jail on his third drunk driving conviction and of being a habitual offender. He was also ordered to pay $2,000 in fines and costs. "Obviously he's never going to quit drinking, based on his history," said Kuzava. "I recommend the court take him away for a lime so he can't further endanger the community and I ask for no work re­ lease. I think he should sit in jail for 12 months. He's certainly deserving of that." Alaniz said this is the first time in his life dial he has made an effort to change by attending alcohol treatment. "1 was young, I thought I was immor­ tal," he said. "I’m trying to change my way of thinking. 1 did my prison time, 1 didn't care. I care about what happens to me, I want the next 20 years to be an asset, not a liability" He added that he understands he is the only one who can change him. "I'r. very scared at this point," said Alaniz. "I understand lhe court’s position and everyone elsc's concerns." Fisher reminded Alaniz that he lias eight prior drunk driving convictions on his record. "I'm amazed you haven't killed some­ one," said Fisher. "It’s my obligation to pul you where you can't endanger others." Alaniz was ordered to spend fivq years on probation DELTON - Barry Township police are seeking thc young, female < struck and slightly injured a 9-vear-old Delton boy Tuesday afternoon. Kik Wednesday. Kik said Derrick Manz was walking south across Orchard Road M Mpm. when the southbound driver attempted to turn east onto Orclard him, causing various scrapes and bruises. Witnesses told Kik lhe driver was a 16 to 17 years old with light, bn a green, mid-sized four-door, older model car believed to be a General M The girl reportedly slopped at the scene after hilling lhe boy. w residence to call her mother at work, then left lhe scene. She reported!: children in the vehicle with her. Kik laid. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bsrry Township Police 623-5512 or Silent Observer a 1-800-310-9031. All-terrain vehicles stolen in BARRY TOWNSHIP • Police in Barry Township are investigating the theft o four-wheeled all terrain vehicles from the 100 Nock of North Grove Street (M-43) occurred May31 at about 2:15 am. Chief Mark Kik said a witness saw two subjects remove the veMdcs from a axl then ride around before disappearing ATV reported stolen in ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 1989 Yamaha ail terrain vehicle was repot stolen from a garage in the 7000 block of Keller Road May 25, according k> a repc the Barry County Sheriffs Department The vehicle is described as green with gray fenders and is believed to have been sometime between 7:45 am. and 4:15 pan. lire incident remains under investigation. Both vehicles are Polaris brand quad runners. One n a 1990 model describ maroon mid silver colored, while the odrer is a green. 1998 model. Anyipie with informatiun is asked to call Barry Township Police at 623-55 Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. �FAMILY MEDICINE WER EOUIPM1 11275 Sprague Rd . Delton £ Grove £ 126 Orchard, 623-5521 SMITH fr DOSTER HOSPITAL, INC. 114 N. Grove St (M-43), Delton 223 S. Grove St., Delton 623-5521 . J-AD GRAPHICS 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastings 945-9554 623-AUTO (2M0) -2^00^554 f 10036 M-43, Delton 623-3300 SAJO'S PIZZA 4 STAR VIDEO 115 Maple, Delton 114 Maple St.. Delton >777 623-5270 V DELTON POLE BUILDING Attwxry at Law 629 W. State St., Ste. 203 Hastings. Ml 49058 l A7 ■ CLOVERDALEGENERAL STORE S STORAGE Cloverdale. Michigan LAND 11235 S Wall Lake Rd.. Delton 623-5115 511 W. state St., Hastings tERPRISES, INC 729 S. Grove, Delton @ ft** ** eoaoo naooooo ® • c9 »eooSlaoa'o ’>00*0 338 Grove St (M-43), Delton 623-405S BARRY COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY 123 Orchard, Delton 623-2311 GO GO L AUTO PARTS, INC S TANNING! 121 E. Orchard. CHAPPLE REALTY INC. 7709 Kingsburv Rd., Delton 'ty * 623-2775 . �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 3. 1999 HEEF continues to supplement education programs in Hastings Schools by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Enrichment opportunities not available through existing school funding continue to be provided lo students in die Hastings Area School System through die generos­ ity of citizens and businesses who con­ tribute to the Hastings Education Enrich­ ment Foundation (HEEF). At its most recent meeting, lhe HEEF Board approved S211 for educational pro­ grams and materials requested by two teachers Part of that funding will be used for 19 "take home literary packs" for first grade children in Vai Campbell's class at Pleas­ antview Elementary School. Each pack contains one grade level book, an audio cassette for literary support, a hands-on project for the children to complete with their parents and other suggested activities. "One of our goals at Pleasantview is lo actively involve parents in their child's ed­ ucation. 1 believe this is one way lo do so," Campbell said in her request Hie cost for bus transportation to Binder Park Zoo was defrayed by HEEF funding for students in Gloria Nitz's kindergarten class at Northeastern Elementary School. All grade levels, elementary through Adult Education, arc eligible to apply for HEEF-fundtd enrichment programs, mate­ rials and equipment in all areas of curricu­ lum. Some of the projects, materials and ac­ tivities funded by HEEF. a non-profit cor­ poration. also are partially funded by other HEEF' officers for 1999-2000 were elected last month. Tammy Pennington was re-elected president. Serving with her are Mike Humphreys, vice president, l*eg Peurach, secretary; and Chris Fluke, trea­ surer. Also, this year, die HEEF Board ap­ proved more than $2,800 for 17 other re­ quests. They include funds to help provide for • A project to teach physics in i fun. en­ gaging. real world setting by taking 250 Hastings High School Science Department sophomore students lo Michigan's Adven­ ture Amusement Park in Muskegon. Students were to learn how to measure physical data such as "g" forces, rates, ac­ celerations, centripetal and centrifugal forces before die trip and then measure die rides for lessons in Newtonian physics. • A First Grade Parent Workshop for school district parents of children who will be first graders in the fall. The workshop is designed to help famil­ iarize parents with the reading and writing skills that children will be learning during the next school year. Parents were to be shown "fun and useful ways" they can use to help their children improve lheir reading skills. Parents were to learn to make books (hat will gel their children excited about learning to read in addition to an introduc­ tion to beginning reading and writing games to take home. "Parents will be able to join the child in lhe learning process while spending quality 1999 SIERRA 4X4 SLT jects. • A photography-essay program for third graders in Todd Willard’s third class at Northeastern. After reading stories about photography in the "('lick" reading unit and studying qualities of a unique photograph, students were to produce an interesting photograph of their own widi "one use" cameras. Tlic students were lo write descriptive essays that would accompany their photographs when they were put on display in the school showcase and at Flexfab (die school's corporate partner) • A series of 18 videos in "Thc Magic School Bus" set to enhance and enrich die ongoing science and hcaldi programs that are currently being taught in third grade at Central Elementary. • A trip to Greenfield Village in Dear­ born for Nortlieaslem fourth graders in Belli Stevens and Tim Newsted’s classes to rein­ force and provide hands on experiences of concepts learned diroughout die year in Michigan history. • A professional storyteller, Jenifer Ivinskas. to spend the entire day telling different stories to each grade level at Soudieastem Elementary School. • A trip to Binder Park Zoo for two classes of Ellarie Spindler's kindergarten classes al Nortlieaslem. • A visit to Cereal City USA in Balde Creek and Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Au­ gusta for second and third graders in Do­ lores Garland and Jan Cummins' classes at 1999 SUNFIRE SEDAN LEATHER, MEMORY SEAT, TOWING PKG, POWER ALL TILT, CRUISE, CD PLAYER, A/C SPOILER WAS $15,550 Was $32,926 *27,892“’ -GMS LEASE FOR ^*12,995 *329 ~ *36 MOS $2203 DUE AT 9GNNG LOW KE PLUS TAX & PLATES • A field trip for all grades at Pleas­ antview to visit tlic school's business part­ ner. Felpausch Food Center • A presentation about Sojourner Trudi for fourth and fifth graders at Star School and "True Colors" for first through third graders Teacher and artist Betty Bea Washbum presented a program called "Sojourner Truth Seal Thnmgh the Eyes of an Artist." featuring die life and times of the freedom fighter In "True Colors," Washbum mod­ eled die human rights messages of So­ journer Truth dirough storytelling, draw­ ing, performance art. communication skills, signing and poetry • A second grade field trip to lhe Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Students from Northeastern experienced hands on science, matii and life skill activi­ ties and explored the new sound exhibit which coordinated with lheir science class­ room program Gifts to HEEF are tax deductible and HEEF is a partner with lhe Barry Commu­ nity Foundation. That means donors have two options when making a gift. A gift may be given directly to HEEFs general fund, which benefits special classroom re­ quests, such as die grants recently awarded General contributions may be made payable 10 "HEEF." Donations also may be made to HEEFs endowment fund by making a contribution to the Barry Community Foundation, des­ ignating "HEEF." 1999 SAFARI PASSENGER VAN SLT 1999 OLDS BRAVADA ALL WHEEL DRIVE EXT. CAB, TINTED GLASS, 5300 V-8, AUTOMATIC, CASSETTE & CD, TRAILER PKG., LEATHER, ACTIVE TRANSFER CASE * time widi their child." according to die funding request • An tin history lecture scries al Hastings High School, open to die entire student body during seminar period, and presented by Gng Wykowski of die Kalamazoo In­ stitute of Art. The lectures included slide presentations and hands on projects for art classes and provided an opportunity for students to learn more about artists .ind their artwork • A field trip to DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids so third graders from Jennifer Kens­ ington and Diana Johnston's classes at Star Elementary Schoo) could see a stage per­ formance of "The Wizard of Oz " The primary objective is expose students to a cultural form of entertainment. The program also cixirdinales with the reading curriculum and is integrated into other classroom work by using math, writing, art and spelling. • Costume materials and small props for a play dial was to be presented by Todd Willard’s diird grade students and viewed by all the students al Northeastern. • Educational videos for developmental kindergarten and kindergarten classes in all five elementary schools to enhance several reading and social studies concepts. • An assembly presented by the Society for Creative Anachronism for fourth graders at Central Elementary School. 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Mi 4<K6o 1893 ANNER THURSDAY, JUNE 10,1999 VOLUME 146, NO. 23 PRICE 50* News Shelter Committee, county split on procedures Briefs: by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Alumni banquet set for Saturday The annual Hastings High School Alumni banquet will be held Saturday evening. lune 12. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Anniversary classes will hold recep­ tions in separate rooms in the high school starting al 5 p.m June 12 and the banquet will get under way at 6 with punch bowl. Dinner will be at 6:30. Prostate cancer lecture planned Dr. Jeffrey Chapman, a urologist, will present a community lecture on the effects of prostate cancer from 7 to 8 p.m Thursday. June 17, in the Pen­ nock Hospital Conference Center The presentation wilt cover prostate canter, ueaunent optima ansi side af­ reets and the effects of the disease on the patient and his loved ones. A ques­ tion and answer period will be in­ dueled. To pre-register, call 948-3125 Blood drive set in Nashville A Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 7 p m Friday, June 11. in Nashville al the Castleton Town­ ship Hall. The site was reported incorrectly in a recent edition of the Weekender. The goal will be 60 pints. Anyone who is at least 17 yean old, weighs at least 110 pounds, is tn rea­ sonably gotxl health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the dale of the drive is eligible to contribute. Another Red Cross blood drive is planned in Hastings for Wednesday, June 16, from 1 to 7 p.m DNR listening session slated The Michigan Department of Natu­ ral Resources is planning a "Listening Session" for 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at the Yankee Springs Recre­ ation area. Park Supervisor Ben Stapish invites area residents to the park to share ideas, concerns and issues with mem­ bers of the DNR's management team. Staff from the law enforcement, wildlife, fisheries and parks and recre­ ation divisions will also be at this lis­ tening session. Listening sessions are an informal chance to meet DNR managers to share ideas and raise questions. The park staff will provide coffee, cookies and s'mores. Yankee Springs Recreation Area is located near Middleville From Route 37 take Yankee Springs Road to Chief Noonday west and follow the signs to the listening session. No entrance fee will be charged at the gate for those attending the listen­ ing station. For more information, call Stapish at 795-9081 /Uditional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 A new resolution spelling out detailed policies and procedures that the Barry County Board of Commissioners expects the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee to follow has committee leaders upset. The committee has spearheaded a grassroots volunteer effort to construct a new shelter building to replace the current substandard structure. And it appears that the committee will start construction next week without abid­ ing by the new document, which was drafted by Attorney Jim White, who has handled the county's bonding for many years. Without communicating with the Shelter Committee, the County Board Tuesday adopted the document by a 5-3 vote and said the procedures are not negotiable. Three of the committees leaders said dur­ ing a Wednesday interview that the con­ tents of the board's resolution definitely should be negotiable and expressed disap­ pointment and disgust that they were never informed about the document in advance. They still hope to have a meeting between the two sides to hash out the matter. A letter from an attorney is not law, said County Surveyor Brian Reynolds, one of the shelter committee's leaders. "Whan Jim White postures this whole thing as there is one way and only one way, and this is the only legal way and it's the only way that this can possibly be done, that's patently false. There are dozens of ways, legal ways that this can be done," Reynolds said Wednesday. White did mention in the document that his opinions were his interpretations of law. "It's the dumbest thing they've done since January," Reynolds said, referring to when the County Board set a July 13 deadline for the committee to complete its fund-raising. Commissioners John Barnett, Emmet Herrington and Robert Wenger voted against the resolution because they believe out of "common courtesy" the matter should have been discussed first with committee leaders before the board's vote. However, Barnett and Herrington said they had no quarrel with the contents of the policies and procedures that are imple­ mented in the resolution. Those include having the County Board approve the site, receiving title to the land before construction begins and conducting a Phase I environmental assessment of the building' site. “I think it's really going to be unfair if the commissioners have to take any kind of beating over this." -County Board Chairman Jim Bailey The document also stipulates that the Shelter Committee's donations have to be placed into escrow with the county before the construction contract is awarded. The project also has to be competitively bid by the county in compliance with its bid pro­ cedures. White said that it is "critical that the county undertake this building project in its own name following previously estab­ lished county procedures " County Board Chairman Jun Bailey said during a Tuesday afternoon interview that he originally had no intention of bringing the document to a vote this week until he received a notice that mdming that the Shelter Committee was planning to hold a 6:30 p.m. June J 5 groundbreaking cere­ mony for the new shelter building and he wanted to make sure the committee had an understanding of the policies before they proceeded with construction. "We want them to go ahead (with the ceremony) as long as they understand that we still have to approve the site and the conditions on the land, the building, and that it has to be bid procedure," Bailey said. The Shelter Committee leaders did not consult with the County Board for input regarding a date or plans for the groundbreaking ceremony and Reynolds said Wednesday that construction will begin right after the groundbreaking. Register of Deeds Schondelmayer to retire August 1 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer says he's ready to pass the torch. After 14 1/2 years on the job, Schon­ delmayer is resigning his elected post as of Aug. 1. "The timing is good for my family," be said as one reason for leaving before bis term expires Dec. 31, 2000. Schondelmayer said the register of deeds office is running smoothly and that he's ac­ complished all the goals and objectives that he set ror the position, including a good new cm muter system. "I’m feeling good" about the way the of­ fice is operating, he said. "I’ve really got a smile on my face.. I've enjoyed it." At 49, Schondelmayer isn't retiring. He wants to expand his "side interests," which include a barbecuing business (pork and chicken are his specialties) and a tent rental business. He's also kept a broker’s license and may dabble again in real estate, which was his occupation for about seven years before he started work for former Register of Deeds Howard Ferris. He worked for Ftiris for about a year before winning the primary and general election in 1984 when Ferris retired. Big game hunting is a passion for Schondelmayer and he wants more time to pursue it while his health is still good. Since leaving the register of deeds office was such an important decision for him. Schondelmayer said lie started thinking about it more than a year ago. "We're going to dig the footings and then we're going to pour them," he said. "Why postpone it?" Shelter Committee leader and County Humane Society Presi­ dent Kathy Wiggins asked, noting that the County Board said the structure had to be finished by Dec. 31. "They haven't really been interested in this whole process to any great extent..." "Communication hasn't been real good between the County Board and us, but from my perspective anyway, the County Board and (County Administrator) Michael Brown can take the greatest share of credit for that." Reynolds alleged. Theoretically, the County Board and the Shelter Committee are partners in the new animal shelter project because both are con­ tributing half the cost of the proposed $300,000 structure. But in reality both don't see eye-to-eye on many aspects of the project and both sides claim the other has­ n't played the game to their liking. The Shelter Committee has spearheaded the project from every aspect, including re­ searching and developing building plans, securing a donation of land from a local resident and recently securing a building permit. Although an exact figure wasn't avail­ able, Brown said the committee has nearly reached its $150,000 fund-raising goal if a $7,000 donation of materials is included in the amount. The committee has held a va­ riety of fund-raisers to build the shelter and See SHELTER, continued page 2 Hastings Middle School Principal takes TK post by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Hastings Middle School Principal Michael Spahr has accepted the challenge of being the first principal in Thomapple Kellogg Middle School's new building. He was hired on a two-year contract at an annual salary of $70,922. He replaces Jeff Kulhanek who served as principal for two years and who will now serve as assistant middle school principal. Spahr has been the principal at Hastings Middle School for the last five yean. "It has been a truly rewarding experience here, but I am ready for new challenges," Spahr says. At Hastings, "We've accomplished a lot, including teaming, flex block scheduling and establishing a fine middle school cur­ riculum," Spahr said. Spahr said he hopes to reach out to the community and parents at Thomapple Kel­ logg. "I will inundate parents with information about what they can expect. I believe that increased communication can raise trust be­ tween parents, teachers and schools." "I have been fortunate to work with an excellent staff here in Hastings and the staff at TK, whom I met on June 7, seem fine as well. Everyone has been very welcom­ ing, " he said. "Middle school might be the toughest job in education. Teaching pre-adolescents is a specialized area since students are in transition either from elementary or to high school. I love being around children this age!" Spahr declared. "I want students in the school to estab­ lish pride in themselves and their school. I want teachers to care deeply about the stu­ dents' welfare and success." he concluded. Michael A. Spahr Spahr stressed that his experience in Hastings has been a positive one. The Hastings district has posted the position and is already actively seeking candidates for the position. He has a bachelor of arts degree from Michigan Stale University and master's de­ gree in education leadership and early child­ hood education. Previous to coming to Hastings he was principal at St. Phillip's and taught in Sturgis. Spahr lives in Hastings with his high school sweetheart and wife of 31 years, Annette. She works at Hastings City Bank. The Spahrs have three sons, Scott, a per­ sonal fitness trainer at Pennock Hospital; Tim, a nurse in Grand Rapids, and Ben, an art student at Western Michigan Univer­ sity. Sandy Schondelmayer “ Itie more 1 thought about it, the better it felt," he said. He is recommending dial deputy Register of Deeds Darla Burgtxioff be selected t j fin­ ish out the rest of his term. She has worked in the office for about six years. Schondelmayer's successor, according to state law. will be selected by a panel com­ prised of the county clerk, county prosecu­ tor and probate judge. "They will do what's best for Barry County," Schondelmayer said. Fire destroys Middleville home Rebecca Stayton of Middleville, center, surrounded by friends and neighbors, watches fire destroy her home early Wednesday morning as fire fighters try to save her home (For more information, see story inside Hastings Banner.) �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 10. 1^99 News Briefs: Rotary's golf outing June 25 The Hastings Rotary Club will have Ils fourth annual golf outing al I p.m. Friday, June 25. The format will be a four-person scramble, open to people of all abili­ ties, with a shotgun sun. Lunch will be included. Cost to compete is $50. There will be a bole-in-one contest and many other prizes. Proceeds will go to support the Ro­ tary Youth Leadership Conference, which is held each fall at the YMCA camp. For more information, call 945­ 5686 HIV testing is June 25 The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment will observe National HIV Testing Day Friday. June 25. by offer­ ing anonymous and free HIV testing at its Hastings office between 1 and 5 p.m. that day Results will be available within two weeks, but clients must return to the health department office to receive them The health department also has regu­ larly scheduler! HI V/ST1 clinics Tues­ day afternoons and Thursday mornings. To make an appointment, call 945­ 9516. Legislative Coffee set The next Legislative Coffee session will be held at 8 azn. Monday. June 14, at the County Seal Restaurant in Hastings It will be the last session until Sept. 13. Sate Senator Joanne Emmons; State Representative Terry Geiger; Rick Truer, representing Congressman Vern Ehlers, and Alan Knapp, npnseating Congressman Nick Smith, will he on hand to answers questions and discuss issues and concerns. A straw vote on a key issue will be taken at the end of the program. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. All Barry County citizens are invited. Meijer luncheon set for Friday The Barry County Commission on Aging will be host to a Meijer Com­ munity Fund-raising Luncheon from noon to 1:30 pm. Friday. June 11. at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St.. Hastings. Former WOOD-TV Channel 8 weatherman and television personality Buck Matthews will be master of cer­ emonies. Meijer's will furnish all of the food for the luncheon and the door prizes. AU of the funds collected from die sale of tickets will go to the COA. Local volunteers will help with meal preparation, serving, decorating and cleanup. Tickets, for $10 each or $15 per couple, must be purchased in advance and are available at the COA office in Hastings. Heart Association dinner is June 24 Barry County's fust annual benefit dinner for the American Heart Associa­ tion has been set for 6 p.m Thursday. June 24. at the Hastings Country Club. Dr. Kenneth Schwartz, a researcher and professor of medicine at Michigan State University, will be the speaker. Some of Schwartz's research has been funded by the American Heart Associa­ tion in the past and be is a member of the Midwest Research Committee. An auction also will be part of tire evening. Tickets for die dinner are a $50 do­ nation per person. The public is in­ vited and tickets will be available June 1 al the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office. Family Tree Medi­ cal Associates. Drcisbach Motors and the Barry Intermediate School District office. Proceeds from next month's benefit come back to Barry County through educational programs and research Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 6 p m Monday. June 14, at the historic Brown School on the grounds of the Bernard Museum on Delton Road between Delton and Prairieville. A soup and sandwich meal will be­ gin the event. Soup and beverages will be furnished and each person attending is asked to bring sandwiches to share. The regular meeting will follow al. The program will feature presentation on Native Americans by die Robinson family. Gun Lake library open house set The grand opening of the GFWCGun Lake Area Library will be held from 10 am to 6 p.m. Saturday. June 12. al Hummingbird Arts and Crafts. The festivities will include orations, a ribbon cutting, a children's story hour, refreshments and browsing. Hummingbird, celebrating its fifth an­ niversary in business, also will have crafters displaying their works. The Gun Lake women's club, through the leadership of Jenny Lamoreaux and Joan Weick, has spear­ headed the effort to establish a library at Gun Lake Concerts set for City Band The Hastings City Band has an­ nounced the start of rehearsals for this summer's season of five concerts The five rehearsals will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. June 15, 22 and 29 and July 6 and 13. The concerts are scheduled for Wednesday evenings at 7:30 on June 16,23 and 30 and July 7 and 14 at Fish Hatchery Park. All of the concerts are open to the public at no charge. Membership in the Hastings City band is epen to anyone in high school or post-high school age who plays a band lost'ument. Director is Joe LaJoye, Hastings High School band director. Two more Hastings students expelled for bomb threats by Mary Warner Sluff Writer Two Hastings Middle School students have heen expelled, one for making a bomb threat dial forced a search of the middle school and the other for writing a note to a friend that said in part. "I could turn our scliool into time bombs " That brings to four the number of stu­ dents expelled in Hastings this spring for bomb tlireal-relaled incidents. The Hastings School Board decided to expel the students at hearings held alter a public meeting on the budget Tuesday. The decision to expel a 14-ycar-old boy who wrote a bomb threat cn a wall in a downstairs girls' bathroom was unanimous, according to Superintendent Carl Schoessel. Board mcmlier I^ury Haywood cast a single "no” vote in die decision to expel a 16*year-old girl who wrote a note to a friend and was purportedly involved in al least one other bomb threat-related incident. Board member Don Myers was absent from the hearings According to police, die 16-year-old girl wrote to a friend that "I'm gonna tell you a secret, but you can't tell anyone. I know how to make bombs. I know bow to hack my way into computer viruses (sic). I could turn our school into time bombs! But I won't." The friend who received die mite told po­ lice the 16-year-old told Iter she was going to "blow the school up at the end of the year" and "was not going to make any threats — was just going to do it." An­ other student said die girl "said something about getting into die school's computers and causing a virus." The 16-year-old told police she knows how to make firecracker bombs (where a firecracker is placed inside a bottle), but said she wasn't serious about making diem She also denied saying anything about blowing up the school, police said. According to police, the 16-ycar-old also was involved in the bomb threat incident involving the 14-year-old boy. In his con­ fession to police, the boy said the 16-year- old acted as a lookout while he wrote die threat m the bathroom. In his confession to police, the boy said in pan. "Me and my girlfriend walked out to the bus and I walked to die girls* bath­ room and wrote the bomb direat on the wall with (two other students) outside the door, and I got on my sciieduled bus. then I went home with my girlfriend." Ihe threat forced a search of die school on May 19. the evening it was discovered, and forced extra security measures the fol­ lowing day. which was the day the bomb threat was dated School personnel patrolled die school all night and police did extra pa­ trols of the area Ihe board asked dial restitution be paid in the amount of S3.84X in die case of die 14-year-old Ihe amount was higher dian previous restitution asked of bomb direat perpetrators because of die large amount of man hours school personnel put in. Youth Theatre workshops set businesses and even groups of school chil­ dren have pitched in to make donations. "There were a number of gross distor­ tions at yesterday’s meeting.’’ Reynolds said. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey dur­ ing an interview said the document "just says this is the way we have to go." Bailey said he didn’t realize the project had to have a licensed architect until he talked with White. "That’s when I said we need to have this in writing so that we know what we have to do...In the past we always have had an architect do it (for other buildings)." "I probably would be willing to foot the bill on the architect up above the other ($150,000 the county is giving)," Bailey said. "We’ve asked for a long time for the plans, the prints and the design and it's kind of like it's none of our business," he said. "That's not right. That's not a joint effort." Wiggins said Wednesday that months ago she prepared packets for each commis­ sioner with all the building plans and de­ livered them to the courthouse. The shelter committee researched and in­ terviewed animal shelter personnel for ideas for the building and had building plans Kiwanis raffles $600 travel voucher The Hastings Kiwanis Club made one woman very happy. Mark Hewitt won Ihe $600 travel voucher from Clearview Travel raffled off recently by the club. Hewitt (who is traveling to Alaska to hunt Moose later this year) said. "My wife can suggest what to do with the prize!’ From left are Kiwanis President elect Chris Fluke. Hewitt and current president John Cohoon. The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County again is offering its summer Youth Theatre Guild and play presentauon The two-week workshop series, open to Barry County young people who have completed fifth through 12th grades, will be held from 12:30 to 4 p.m. during the weeks of June 21-25 and June 28 to July 2, at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. Hastings. There also will be a Student Showcase Friday. July 2. Students will icarn about makeup, memorization, oral interpretations, role playing, performance, body movements, expressions, improvisa­ tion. voice usage, character develop­ ment. set development and construc­ tion. and information about theater and acting as a busmess Each participant must pay a $35 fee. due Ulis week Thirty students will be accepted into the program. Workshop participants also can try out for a production of "Tom Sawyer." which will staged :hc week of July 13­ 16 al Maple Valley. Delton. Mid­ dleville and Hasungs schools. 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Shelter Committee, county split on procedures, continued from page 1 Deadline July 1 for 'Showdown* The deadline for entering the 1999 True Value/Jimmy Dean Country Showdown is July 1 for those who re­ quire a backup band or July 8 for con­ testants who do not. This year's annual competition, also sponsored by WBCH Radio, will be held Monday evening. July 19. during the Barry County Fair at the Barry Expo Complex. Contestant entry forms are available at Hastings True Value or by calling WBCH at 945-3414. There is a $5 en­ try fee. The winner of the competition July 19 will advance to the statewide con­ test al the Cheboygan County Fair al the end of July. The prize for the state winner will be $1,000 and the right to advance to one of six regional show­ downs in the fall Schoesscl said. The incident stretched over two days and throughout an entire night, he said No restitution was asked tn the case of the 16-ycar-oM Schoesscl said he believed that a factor in die board's decision to expel die 16-year-old was dial "we’ve been informed that the prosecuting attorney is moving forward on CitySlateZip J-AD GRAPHICS 1952 N. Broadway P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 [STREAMS] drawn up by a registered engineer. Bob Brady, who handled the Kent County Hu­ mane Society Animal Shelter. Reynolds claims an engineer is qualified to handle the plans for the type of animal shelter that is being built. "Their insistence in having a licensed ar­ chitect is a false issue." Reynolds said. "It is wrong.' He said he used the Internet to research state law that was cited in the county's document. Wiggins also is upset that the County Board takes an "offensive position" and never says "let's work through the prob­ lems. They just say 'here,'" she said refer­ ring to the document adopted Tuesday. Conditions at the current animal shelter have been like an albatross around the county board's neck for years, long before the current commissioners were elected, Wiggins and Reynolds said. "You'd think they'd be tickled pink..." she said to have a volunteer group pursuing a solution to the shelter problems. However, Reynolds believes that most of the commissioners have been obstructive in the committee's attempts. "Yesterday’s action is another example." he said .Wednesday. "I think it’s personalities and nothing to do with the merits of the project," Reynolds said. "That’s sad." He pointed out that two leaden of the Shelter committee were previously politi­ cal opponents with two current commis­ sioners. Commissioner Clare Tripp de­ feated Mark Englerth, one of the shelter committee leaders, and Commissioner Jim Bailey defeated ,:*n Brown. And Reynolds and Bailey have had disagreements in the past. Reynolds said if the Shelter committee leaders were "a different cast of charac­ ters...more in line with Bailey's way of thinking," the shelter project would have a more harmonious tone. "We have no hidden political agenda," Jim Brown said. "We're trying do something good for the community...This is what makes America work." he said of the volunteerism and community spirit that has encircled the committee's efforts. The committee plans to have Mark En­ glerth serve as general contractor. However, Reynolds said County Admin­ istrator Michael Brown said it was 'abso­ lutely unacceptable' for Mark Englerth, who has 25 years of construction experi­ ence, to serve as the general contractor for tlie project but did not give a reason. The county has maintained that the gen­ eral contractor should be selected through a bidding process. What happens now? "We’ll build the building," Jim Brown and Reynolds said. "We said we would build the building and we intend to build the building," Jim Brown said. Asked what would happen if the county withdrew its $150,000 if the committee builds the structure without following county policies. Jim Brown said, "We'll have a building sitting there that will be empty and they'll probably pay the politi­ cal consequences of it. But, we'll have a purchase agreement with the county right up front." "...It can be built several ways...We can build it in conjunction with the county, the Humane Society/Animal Shelter 2000 can build it and sell it to the county...or we can build the thing and lease it to them. We re­ ally don't care as long as it gets built," Jim Brown said. The proposed site is at the end of Industrial Park Drive in Hastings. "We intend to get the very most out of the dollars that we got from the commu­ nity," Reynolds said. "When you read that there's a groundbreaking, it concerned me today," Bailey said. "We weren’t going to bring this (resolution) up (today). We were going to take it through committee...! didn't think there was any urgency in doing this until I looked and saw the document that they were going to do the groundbreaking in a week... I think we had to do it today. "Before you even break ground, there should be those other agreements that Jim (White) says have to be in place." "I think it's really going to be unfair if See SHELTER, continued page 6 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 10. 1999 - Page 3 Planning, zoning director puts on a growth clinic by David T. Young Editor A First Friday audience of about two dozen last week was given a clinic on growth and land use, which lately has blos­ somed into hot topics in Barry County, Michigan and the nation. Barry County Planning and Zoning Di­ rector Jim McManus presented an overview of the issues and just what his department and the County Planning Commission do. "People often do not understand how the process works," he said, adding that his ob­ jective in the presentation as to give people a glimpse of what they might expea in the next 20 years. First he outlined the four county gov­ ernment levels in the process of dealing with land use, which are the Planning and Zoning Department, the Planning Com­ mission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and finally the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners. • The Planning Department deals will) public requests for zoning permits, land di­ vision, soil erosion permits and it is re­ sponsible for enforcement. The department also handles the monitoring of flood plains, assignment of residential, industrial and business addresses, road names verification, and it serves as a liaison to the Barry County Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. • The Planning Commission hears re­ quests for special uses and rezoning of land, conducts site plan reviews for proposed projects and recommends changes to the zoning ordinance McManus pointed out that requests can involve a wi<Je variety of special land uses, such as saw mills, junk yards, landfills, roadside stands, asplialt plants, home occu- Keith Beach Barry County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus chats with a member of the audience after his talk at the First Friday forum. palions and dog kennels. • The Zoning Board of Appeals hears ap­ peals of decisions on requests for variances, reviews Planning Commission hearings, interprets the zoning ordinance and can grant a rehearing if it determines that a meeting was not conducted properly. • The Board of Commissioners appoints the members of the Planning Commission and ZBA, makes rezoning decisions and hires the planning director. "So if you don't like me.” McManus quipped, "you can go to the County Board of Commissioners" The only other government units in Barry County that make such land use deci­ Tony Crosariol sions are autonomous villages and die City of Hastings. I he planning and zoning director said Barry County is unique in that it is getting growth pressure from its four comers, from Grand Rapids to the northwest, from Lans­ ing to the northeast, from Kalamazoo to the southwest and from Battle Creek to the southeast. Perhaps die most significant example of urban sprawl seeping into Barry County is from Grand Rapids because of the M-37 corridor. That slate highway has been widened just north of Caledonia and when the Soudi Beltline is built in die near fu­ ture, "expect Carlton, Irving. Yankee Wilbur (Bud) Glenn Springs and Thomapple townships to be affected." McManus said. One man in the audience then interjected, "Maybe they ought to put a loll on M-37; it might slow it (growth) down." The growth from Battle Creek is moving northward to Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships Kalamazoo's is moving west along 1-94 toward Richland, just south of Prairieville and Barry townships and dicir lakes areas. Lansing's push toward the county has not been as significant yet, diough neigh­ boring Eaton County already lias felt its ef­ fects. Some of the major issues caused by the pressure of growth include housing, farm land preservation and economic develop­ ment. Noling that his department in 1998 as­ signed 364 new addresses in the county. McManus said. "We're going to have more houses, mire mobile home parks and more manufactured housing communities. And we have to find more room for foster care, nursing homes and multi-family housing." The director reported that Barry County still lias slightly more than 50 percent of its land used for agriculture, but like so many oilier areas, that is fast diminishing. Michigan is losing 10 acres of agricul­ tural land per hour per day. Barry County is losing six acres per day. Michigan Fanners Union President Carl Mcllvain said the state often boasts that its second largest industry is agriculture, but it promotes splitting land to take farm land out of operation and allows confined ani­ mal feeding operations. McManus said dial since the Site Con­ dominiums Aa, there has been an increase in requests for splitting lots. "1 answer more questions about land di­ visions today than about zoning," he said. "More and more people are anxious about selling." In the preservation of farm land arena, there are a few techniques used to help agri­ culture Ag security areas allow farmers to contract with the state to keep land agricul­ tural and Public Act 116 lias helped the process for decides Transfer of develop­ ment rights also has been discussed, but "We don't have any enabling legislation to make it work Other stales are using the system and it's working." The most recent land use issue seems to be over installation of cellular towers. "We're already starting to sec it boom." McManus said, noting dial local regula­ tions are being implemented to cope with the recent phenomenon He added dial Uns could be just die beginning of a boom in all kinds of technology dial needs to be placed on towers. . Another interesting development issue is "keyholing." which enables people near but not on lakes to gain access. Because of such a technique, it is now said that Gun I-ake and Gull 1 akc are not fully developed yet. McManus said the future for Barry County will include more housing, which will create more demand for infrastructure, commercial firms and industries He said the arrival of Wal-Mart last winter is just "die tip of die iceberg." So people must prepare for growth. Some cope by using "NIMBY" (Not in My Back Yard) or "BANANA" (Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything) approaches to the constant stream of requests, but dial's unrealistic. The best way to cope, he said, is to plan and try to manage inevitable growth as it happens Tammy Wasserman Delton School board candidates give views at forum Five candidates are vying for two fouryear terms on the Delton Kellogg School Board in the June 14 annual school elec­ tion. They include newcomers Keith Beach, Tony Crosariol and Tammy Wasserman, and incumbents Wilbur (Bud) Glenn and John Weds. Al a question and answer session Mon­ day with members of the Delton Kellogg Education Association, die three newcom­ ers gave their opinions on a variety of is­ sues. Earlier ihe same evening, incumbents Wells and Glenn were also interviewed by lheDKEA. The following is a summary of some of the remarks of the three newcomers. Be­ cause the Banner was not at the earlier ses­ sion with the incumbents, their answers to the DKEA questions were given to the Banner Tuesday. Keith A. Beach Beach, 44, is a commercial marketing executive at SEMCOEnergy in Battle Creek. He has a secondary education degree in social studies and taught adult education for 13 years. He is married, has two chil­ dren, is active in the Glad Tidings Assem­ bly Church of Battle Creek, coaches and plays softball, and enjoys waler sports. He wants to be a school board member because he is "a strong supporter of education” and wants to get involved in the community and school system. When asked about ODDM, the district's Outcomes Driven Developmental Model (a Quality Schools model which Delton Kel­ logg has been working to institute for a number of years). Beach said he was not familiar with it, but said. "In teaching, a lot of times you need to be very motivated with the students. I believe in trying to get them to achieve their maximum by giving them encouragement to do their best I'm a very positive motivator" He believes the distria's biggest strength is the involvement of die community in the-schools. "Out here you usually have to take extra buses or more cars because of parent involvement. I think it's very posi­ tive to have the involvement of parents be­ cause you find there are a lot less problems in the schools." When asked about the biggest challenge for the district, he said that "Of course, there arc challenges in this school distria like there arc in any school district, but Delton seems very capable of handling these challenges" When asked about school vouchers (giving parents certificates worth a certain amount of public dollars they can use to send toeir children to the school of their choice). Beach said, "They could be a very poytivc thing for Dchon. We have a lot of Oiildren right on the outskirts that 1 think would probably be very interested in attend­ ing Delton." Beach said he and his wife looked at several school districts before choosing to move into the Delton system. "There are a lol of positive things that would attract people to Delton." In regard to the role of cliarter schools in public education, he said he is acquainted with some families whose children attend charter schools, and he thinks charter schools "can be a positive thing." The achievement rates are very high in charter schools, he said, and there are smaller classrooms with more opportunities for one-on-one leaching. However, he thinks larger communities will be more impacted by charier schools than Delton, and he would not put his children in a charter school. Beach said of teacher tenure that "tenure is important, but you also need some ac­ countability. I don't know how it can be adjusted, but it needs to be looked at.” About colleaive bargaining, he said. "Il's a very important thing. I think the unions arc very important." Without unions, he said, it can be "very stressful" foi employees who "don’t have any way to control their destiny." Collective bargain­ ing allows employees to "go as a group" to the bargaining table, he said. Concerning how he would handle a com­ plain: brought to him by a member of die scliool district, he said. "In most situations yoj have to be cautious in what you say" because words can be taken out of context. "1 think you can give them encouragement and make it known you appreciate their comments. But you can't make a decision right then." His opinion on book banning was dial "I believe in our first amendment rights (However), I do believe there are certain things children should not read As a par­ ent, I would be more open to going to die administration first and possibly tlie school board But I don't believe in banning books." Beach advocated having guidelines as to what material can be purchased ac­ cording to its appropriateness or mappropriatcncss. In regards to the safety of children in school, he said it "is a very important thing to parents, staff and board members." He believes "there are tilings that need to be put in place," but when he lived in Bat­ tle Creek, he said. "I wasn't looking for­ ward to my son attending school with an armed security guard roaming the halls." He thought tlie district might look into pulling more exits in individual classrooms (so students could escape in the event of an incident such tlie Columbine High School shootings, where students were trapped in individual classrooms.) When asked about expelling a student for 180 days who violated the school's weapons policy, he said that while the dis­ trict might not have a legal obligation to provide an education to such a student, "with my background teaching adult educa­ tion. education is very important and a lot of times (the students) need a second chance. Depriving them of an education is very extreme." Tony Crosariol Crosariol, 41. is a food broker for Denhof. Woods and Associates in Grand Rapids. He has a degree in biology from Purdue. He is married, has four children, is a member of three professional organiza­ tions, and is involved in a citizens' group monitoring the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. He wants to be on the school board because "for a lot of years I've wanted to get civicly involved." and "I've always fell I had a lot to offer the education system." He compared die ODDM model to the total quality management systems many businesses are switching to, which he be­ lieves is "the only way to go." He believes the distria's greatest strength is its "size and rural nature." He moved from the Chicago area where the school district was much bigger, he said "You can do more because )ou are smaller." He said that "success stories" in the district include MF.AP scores getting belter, improvement in the band program and the institution of all-day kindergarten Die distria's biggest challenge is to be "proactive" rather reactive, he said. He said vouchers are "die proverbial Pan­ dora's box." Because "most people work outside of Delton.” he said, vouchers might mean many workers would move their children to a school closer to their job. "I see it as only a negative to smaller distrias like Delton." He felt that "in a non-voucher environ­ ment, I believe school systems like Delton aren't going to see too much effect from charter schools." In regards to teacher tenure, he said his wife is a teacher, but he has "always grap­ pled" with the issue. "A lot of times tenure protects a teacher who's lost his edge." he said. "I don't think I'm in favor of changing it, only because I haven't seen a better sys­ tem." In relation to collective bargaining, he said, "I think collective bargaining is very important." particularly in the public sec­ tor, where public dollars are al issue. He also believes "good employees should be compensated above average. A person not paid well isn't worried about lesson plans, etc. — he’s worried about how he’s going to feed his family." In regards to a complaint from a com­ munity member, he said "I don't believe in micro-management. I believe the teachers and administration have to run tlie schools." He would therefore steer the community member to the appropriate per­ son within the system for help. As far as book banning is concerned, he said the material would "have to be very inappropriate" before he would be in favor of banning it. "I too believe in first amendment rights." In relation to school safety, he said he's seen "a lot of knee-jerk reaction" to school shooting incidents and believes some of that reaction is "treating symptoms" rather tlian the problems. "You have to cure the cancer inside and not just cure the symp­ toms." He recommended undertaking a "needs assessment" that would determine the needs of students, staff and parents. Such an assessment could provide a "road map to see problem areas" and allow the making of plans to address those areas. "This problem is deep-rooted and solutions are hard to come by," he said. He believes getting students involved in school activi­ ties can help. Also, tliere is a need to "start listening to kids." lie said. Regarding the expulsion of a student for a weqxins violation, he thought the expul­ sion should be for tlie entire 180 days if the type of violation warranted it. He also said "you have to get them into die legal sys­ tem" so die court can mandate counseling and other rehabilitative or preventive treat­ ment. Wilbur (Bud) Gienn Glenn, 45. is die owner of King's Radia­ tor and Auto Glass. He is married, has three children, is a member of the National Automotive Radiator Association, plays softball, hunts, fishes, coaches girls' soft­ ball. is a member of St. Timothy's Church in Richland, and has been involved in many community activities, such as die Miss Delton pageants. He is seeking his third four-year term on the board. He is seeking re-election because "I love kids" and "1 enjoy being involved in school ac­ tivities. I firmly believe an involved parent raises gcxxl kids." Commenting on ODDM, lie said that, "I strongly believe in die ODDM process and the way it's making clianges in the scliool district." Some of diosc changes include the way teachers work with kids, the way die kids feel about themselves, and “die whole process of die way people feel about each other." (uecause he is an incumbent. Wells said he and Glenn were asked what they felt were ihe two major responsibilities of a board member.) Glenn said "my priority is giving our students the best education possible by hir­ ing die best teachers, having a safe envi­ ronment. and spending our money wisely while doing so, so we can give students the best education possible whether they're col­ lege-bound or going to work at McDonald’s or wherever" He also believes "keeping up with technology is very important" He believes die district's strengdi lies in its staff. "We liave one of die finest teach­ ing and support staffs around. We have people moving into our district because they want their kids educated by our staff." The system's biggest challenge is keeping up with technology, he said In relation to vouchers, he believes they arc "not ail bad." However, he said, "if you live in Delton you should go to Delton." He believes cliarter schools "are going to be a challenge for us." They are "some­ thing we have to be aware about and con­ cerned about because dicy offer smaller classrooms, which is something we can't do." In relation to tenure, he said, "I'm not to­ tally in favor of tenure, only because of the CONTINUED, page 15 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 10. 1999 l€TT€RS from our readers... Was expelling 9-year-old student a prudent decision? To the editor: I’m writing to express my concern with the Hastings Public Schools Board of Education for its decision to expel the 9year-old girl at Southeastern Elementary School, allegedly for making a bomb threat If it was truly a bomb threat, she should be expelled. If it wasn’t really a bomb direat. what’s going on here? If I understand the facts of the matter correctly, this youngster — whose identity I don’t know — wrote out a note, lore it up and threw it away in a wastepaper basket, where it was retrieved by one or two other students. If this is true, her intent wasn’t to play a practical joke to get a day off of school or to watch in amusement as police swept the building for an explosive device. At some point she apparently saw the error of her way and disposed of the note If this is the truth, she didn't issue a bomb threat at all. No one reads trash, not even custodians. I'm using the word "truth" guardedly because it's possible 1 don't know all of the facts of the case. What 1 do know is that the stories that have appeared in the Hastings Banner in connection with this matter are strikingly different from the details provided by Hastings Schools Superintendent Carl Scheessel in a letter dated May 20 that my children brought home from school. The letter from Mr. Schoesscl makes no mention of a note being tom up or thrown in tlie trash. It says "two Southeastern School students found a written message indicating that a bomb was placed at that school." If the Hastings Banner has elaborated or fabricated details of this event, I would like an explanation. Because in implying that officials expelled a student on the basis of scraps of paper found in a trash can. officials of the Hastings Public Schools look foolish. On die other liand, if Mr. Schoesscl in his letter lias glossed over those details of the event to make it appear that a student did make a cold, calculated, deliberate effort to stnke terror into an entire school, I would like an explanation as well. Because his version is far more frightening, and if I should be worried about my children's well­ being, I want to know exactly what I should be afraid of. If a student deliberately left a note, fully intending it to be found, in an attempt to communicate a genuine bomb threat, then I commend tlie Hastings School Board for its prudent decision to expel her for the safety Lvi/MaZ Pine RMtCitoctonb Otoe Happiness is By Lee C. Deckrow, C.S.W. Pine Rest Caledonia Clinic Happiness, the state of feeling content­ ment or satisfaction, varies considerably person to person. Scientists have been intrigued for yean by what makes people happy. We are ah familiar with individuals who have virtual­ ly lost everything yet remain optimistic. Studies indicate that your disposition is in part determined by your genes and brain chemistry. By age 13, the neurochemical pathways in your brain that partly determine your happiness setpoint have been established. “The greater the activity in the part of the brain known as the prefrontal cortex, the more likely you are to be an optimistic, enthusiastic person” says psychologist Richard Davidson, Ph.D. of the University of Wisconsin (Cooking Light, Daniel Fos­ ter. May. 1998). Though brain chemistry plays a signifi­ cant role in our disposition, equal impor­ tance must be given to our mindset, behav­ iors and culture. Many of our ideas of hap­ piness are shaped by the media, with an emphasis on power, beauty and money. Unrealistic goals, combined with a fast­ paced society, have led to disillusionment in our sense of self and accomplishments. The idea that wealth leads to happiness is one common myth which needs to be dis­ pelled. “In the last 40 years, the average Ameri­ can’s real income has doubled. Yet we are slightly less likely to say we’re happy. We’re more likely to be seriously depressed, and our teens arc committing suicide three times as often. We’re richer materially, but we’re poorer in spirit, it seems,” says David Myers, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Hope College and author of "The Pursuit of Happiness” (Avon Books, 1993). Happiness is more in your control than you may think, begin by establishing habits which promote well-being. Here are some strategies: I)Take time to prioritize. What brings meaning into our hie? Identify ways to increase these areas in your life. 2) Embrace activities that challenge you. Focus on activities which give you a sense of accomplishment, such as: gardening, woodworking, reading, etc. 3) Reflecting on the present moment Stop making your happiness conditional. Focus on the simple joys of life; hearing a bird sing, embracing your child, etc. 4) Prioritize close relationships. Strong support networks increase contentment and boost immune systems. 5) Explore your spirituality. 6) Take charge of your time. Set goals and break them into small steps. 7) Practice being happy. Imitate traits of happv people. Rep. Smith: Put up or shut up and security of the conimumiy But if, as the Banner reported, it was scraps of paper discovered in the trash, then I think the decision to expel her was as silly as if teachers sifted through wastepaper baskets and issued grades on die basts of student work they find in them. If this youngster's sole offense was dial she didn't admit to it promptly, then she did deserve some punishment. But expelling her for a note in the trash is like sending her to prison for driving through a red light. If this is the truth, then I applaud trustee Larry Haywood tor his sole vue against expelling this young child. True courage, which Mr. Haywood has exhibited, is hard to find these days. I also admire the wisdom of his quote in the Banner last week: "Out of fear the situation got out of control." Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk. Hastings Pennock’s plight is puzzling To the editor: In regards to your recent article on the Pennock Hospital situation of cutbacks: There seems to be a nagging question on what is done with all the money left by bequests and wills to the hospital from the many donors in good faith. How is that mopey used? And when the nurses are swamped with reports to do and taking so much time away from their duties, then why the layoffs? And when a simple pill like a aspirin can cost $5, how can they be going backward financially? But then we sec all the changing and tear­ ing down and redoing that seems half a ■waste, and some unneeded, making it more difficult to get through when there for ser­ vice, changes are often good, but if not real­ ly needed, wasteful. Then rental fees to doc­ tors for office space being a high income, how can going broke be an event? So if changes cost more money there is a rut in service, and it’s time consuming, then iomething is really wrong. The folks who pay the bills need more answers. No one minds changes, if they are needed and sen­ sible. That’s where the waste comes in. I would, along with many others, like some true answers. t ;; Bonnie Strickland, Hastings et Wr/fe Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed Is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ’cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ’Crossfire’ letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. To the editor: Thc recent issue of U.S. Rep. Nick Smith’s newsletter “Inside Congress," mailed to his constituents, is not worth the cost of the paper it is printed on. The entire first page is devoted to a non­ committal position on the Kosovo crisis. He states "...the Administration should never be involved us in this conflict." Yet, while the administration wrestled the past couple of years with how to deal with Milosevics genocide, the Republican congress thought it more important to investigate in excruci­ ating detail, the sexual escapades of Presi­ dent Clinton. Smith further states that we are losing the air war. 1 bet that really makes our men and women serving in the conflict feel good! Rep. Smith concludes his article with a threat to the president that he and his col­ leagues will “demand that the president present his strategy" while they consider his spending request Last I heard. Congress’ strategy was “no ground troops " That sure sent a clear message to Milosevic and lim­ ited the administration's options in dealing with this conflict. One could argue that the systematic extermination of a population halfway around the planet is none of our business. Rep Smith suggests that by saying “We have a duty to protect our allies, but no ally is endangered by this Balkan civil war." Read your history. Mr. Smith! That is the exact stance this country took as Hitler invaded Poland in 1939 and the eventual outcome was the loss of millions of lives around the world. Like it or not, Mr. Smith, we are at war! So please, either put up or shut up! Joe Lukasiewicz Hastings Class of ‘99 showed lots of class To the editor: During the past school year I have had the pleasure to work on the Hastings High School Class of 1999 Senior Party. It was very exciting to work alongside some very dedicated and selfless parents who only wanted our “kids" to have a safe and fun senior party. I am happy to report the party was a huge success! 1 am really writing this letter to let every­ one know how proud 1 am of our Ciass of 1999. Our party committee received numer­ ous compliments on our graduates’ behav­ ior throughout the evening. The bus drivers, who drove them to the party; the staff at Grand Valley State University, where the party was held and Eccentric Entertain­ ment, who provided some of our entertain­ ment, ail said they were the best group of graduates to attend an all-night party. These young people were respectful to everyone who met them at the party that evening, even to the parents. They also remembered to say,'*thank you" at 4:30 a.m. when receiving their baggage before going home. Some of my family out of town attended our graduation ceremony and the all-night party as well and made numerous com­ ments on what a good group of graduates we have. It took someone from another area to call my attention to w hat I take for grant­ ed. We all have every right to be proud of this group. Furthermore, the Class of 1999 made my first senior party such a positive experience and allowed me to get to know them. Great things are waiting for them. Carla K. Rizor, parent, Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hops Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, SU:s Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. HastingsBaNNER The president this week has suggested that people get (he same benefits for mental health care as any other health care. How do you feel about that? Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Oviwon of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N.M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Prescient Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacobs V>ce President Stephen Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Vbung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Eator) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Megan Schirmer, Hastings Classrfied ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 30 pm . Saturday 8 30 a m - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Cindy O’Neill Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Patd at Hastngs. Ml 49058 "Yes. There are so many "Yes. why not? If they had people thai need help and »o cancer. L\ey would get much that is being discovered treatment. People with mental about chemical imbalances illnss should be treated the and mental illness.'’ same " "I think that's appropriate. Mental health problems cause as much km time at work and kxs of quality of life as physical problem*, so I think they should be covered." "Absolutely! I think it was ■ shame that they started taking away money from mental health program* yean ago, shutting down hospitals, etc." "They should have benefit, but I think there should be restrictions on it." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 10. 1999 - Page 5 l€TT€RS from our readers Intrusive government creates mess To the editor: Singing Strings help shelter The Singing Strings held two round and square dances at the Maple Leaf Grange to benefit the Barry County Animal Shelter 2000 Committee and raised $600 to benefit the project to construct a new animal shelter building. Members of the group, who are not all pictured, include Willard Myers, Jim Reed, Gene Hamlin. Lois Shaver. Pam Groner. Teresa Hoyt, Del Bassett, Jim Macintosh. Joan Mix. Rose Hale. Thelma Fassett. Ralph Shaver. Salty Kline and Guy Lincoln. financial FOCUS Consider some smart savings strategies for college For some lime now, we’ve enjoyed low inflation. But it hasn't disappeared from the scene — especially on college cam­ puses. With annual price increases of 5 per­ cent or more for the past several years, the cost of a college education has shot way up — and it Is still climbing. In fact, if college costs continue to climb at their recent pace, in 18 years you can ex­ pect to pay approximately $72,000 for four years at a public school, and $ 185,000 for a private school. How can you meet these costs? Here arc some suggestions: Set realistic goals. Try to estimate how much money you’ll need for college. Then, calculate the annual rate of return you’ll need to achieve on your savings and invest­ ments in order to reach your goal. But don’t overestimate your expenses — you don’t have to come up with the entire amount required for college. Generally speaking, if you can save at least one-third of the total college costs, you and your child should be able to make up the rest through loans or campus jobs. Save early and save often. Consider starting a disciplined investment plan when your child is still a baby. By giving yourself 18 years to save, you can put away rela­ tively small sums each month and still meet your objectives. Save in your own name. You may be tempted to put college savings in your chil­ dren^ names to take advantage of their lower tax rates. But these tax benefits could be overshadowed by the potential loss of financial aid. In calculating financial aid packages, colleges usually expect children to spend one-third of their own savings for college costs each year. However, most schools require parents to contribute only about 6 percent of their savings. Invest for growth. Far too many families save for college by investing entirely in short-term interest-bearing accounts, such as savings accounts, CDs and money-mar­ ket funds. Although these investments might seem safe, they will likely lose ground to inflation over time If you really want your money to grow, build a well-di­ versified portfolio that includes long-term and zero coupon bonds as well as individual stocks and stock mutual funds. Long-term and zero coupon bonds pay better rates then short-tem. savings and guarantee your prin­ cipal if held to maturity. Stocks historically Neec Printing? Call Us at Graphics, Inc 945-9554 have shown a much higher rate of return than any other investment. Explore government-backed savings pro­ grams. Recent tax law changes have opened up some new avenues for College savings. You can now contribute to an edu­ cation IRA, which allows you to make tax­ free withdrawals for college. Other govern­ ment programs include the Hope Scholar­ ship, which offers tax credits of up to $ 1,500 a year for the first two years of col­ lege. and the Lifetime Learning Credit, which can amount to $1,000 a year. (You can’t claim both the Hope Scholarship and the Lifetime Credit in the same year.) Be prepared ... College cos»s can be daunting. But by taking the proper steps, you will be finan­ cially prepared for the "big day” — when those first bills come due. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. 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The president and his allies in Congress have no problem ram-rodding through laws which usurp the freedoms of law abiding citizens in this country while selling and giving our nuclear and military intelligence to the government of Communist China. Does anyone out there care? Docs it both­ er you how quickly this government can pass a law to limit our freedom, but can’t Penalty on 9-year-old was too severe To the editor: I am a parent of a 9-year-old and a 7year-old who attend Northeastern Elemen­ tary School in Hastings. I am appalled at how our school systems are handling the situation with the 9-year-old student who attended Southeastern Elementary. I have lived in the Hastings area all my life and I am a graduate of Hastings High School. Let me tell you, I am ready to move my children to another school district. Where arc your heads? Tell me how close the mentality levels are between a 9-yearold and a 15-year-old? In the incidence of the 9-year-old, it is known that this student note was not considered a “bomb threat.” Come on now, how many 9-year-olds have the resources and capability of building a bomb? The 9-year-old’s note was written at home and showed to another student. At least the 9-year-old had the common sense to realize the note was wrong and ripped it up and threw it in the garbage. The student did not plant the note, nor did the student threaten anyone with it. I believe this incident would never have occurred if the media would just let the whole situation rest. If any of you who are reading this article is a parent of a young child you will understand that our media and their surroundings easily influence a child. I am not saying that I am condoning what this student has done, but the way the situa­ tion was handled was completely absurd. How harsh does the staff at Southeastern Elementary really have to be? On the Friday after the situation hap­ pened, the student^ family took it upon themselves to contact the school office and request to come in and get their homework so the student could keep up with the rest of their class. Do you know that the 9-year-old was told that it was not allowed on school premises, and that-other arrangements had to be made. Now, how do you think this COA luncheon set in Freeport The Barry County Commission on Aging will be host for a luncheon Monday, June 21, for senior citizens in the Freeport area. The luncheon will be held at the Freeport Community Center and will begin at II a.m. The tentative menu for the day will include Swiss steak jardiniere, dinner roll, com, whipped potatoes and pudding. Cof­ fee and milk will also be provided. Tammy Pennington, executive director of the Commission on Aging, will give a brief overview of the COA services available to senior citizens throughout the county. She will also talk a bit about the types of ser­ vices currently in place in the Freeport area. There will be door prizes and time for fel­ lowship. To reserve a lunch for June 21 call Delores Aspinall at 765-3871 or the Com­ mission on Aging at 948-4856 by noon Tuesday, June 15. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 20th^nniversary onjune 9th H Terry § Teesa McJCinney t/ t figure out how to cut spending and give us a tax break? How about when Democrat Dick Gephardt talks about winning back Con­ gress and their agenda will be cutting the military (again), raising taxes and expand­ ing “education" to allow the federal govern­ ment to offer “social services” through schools such as after school programs, din­ ner services and nighttime programs. According to Mr. Gephardt, parents can’t be expected to do more to monitor their kids (1 guess we're a? too busy working in order to pay for all those taxes that his IS Please call and wish them a jlappy 1 Anniversary 616-945-2554 TS Tyre; .Taura. Dan, •Xatie and Tom A ) made that student feel? Devastated! Shouldn't the principal of the school just simply sit down with this child and the child’s parent and discussed the situation? Should the parent of this child be fined $550 for restitution? Come on now, show me if you can find the right answer. Once again, I 'to not condone what this child did, nor do I feel it was right, but the whole situation was handled too severely. I know that several parents I have spoken with feel the same as I do. Let's just remember that what we parents and adults show these children is going to have a defi­ nite impact on them for the rest of their lives. Just a concerned and appalled parent. Shannon L. Lydy Hastings “agenda” will require). I can’t wail to sec how many Americans will fall for the “Save the Children” cam­ paign that 1 guarantee will be waged by Al Gore and the Democrats. Once again, folks, this presidential elec­ tion will tell if we have gotten so intellectu­ ally lazy and apathetic that we follow the path of letting Big Daddy Government han­ dle all our problems, right down to raising our kids. I think it is precisely because we have allowed our government to intrude so much into our lives that we're in this social mess and moral vacuum. No free country will survive when the people give up their liberties so willingly to the government and seem so reluctant to take responsibility for anything or to stand up and demand their government be respon­ sible. The following passage is the government Thomas Jefferson envisioned for our coun­ try and for all its generations. We would be wise to set our country back on his course. “A wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one anoth­ er, which shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government.” (First inaugural address. 1801). As for myself, I choose Thorny Jeffer­ sons' vision for America over Dick Gephardt's. Maureen Dudley, Dowling LEGAL NOTICES nonce or mongage rorecioaure owe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy C. Nixon and Kimberly L Nixon, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 27. 1998. and recorded on June 3. 1998 in Document No. 1012925, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated July 10. 1998. which was recorded on May 24. 1999. in Document No. 1029968. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED NINETY-EK3HT AND 73/100 doMara ($153,898 73). including interest at 11.350% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 06/1 and 12/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p.m.. on July 22. 1999. Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, wd are desenbed as The North 20 acres of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 uf Section 22. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated June 10. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trot: & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Fwms. Ml 48025 File #990302948 Panthers (7AB) Notice of Mortgacja Forecloeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBI COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION Wc OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Jeffery A HAMMOND and Diane L HAMMOND hus­ band and wife (original mortgagors) to Wood­ hams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 29. 1994. and recorded on August 30. 1994 in Liber 613, on Page 458. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Atlantic Mortgage and Investment Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated June 2. 1997 which was recorded on Au­ gust 4. 1997. m Liber 704. on Page 55. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to ba due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 38/100 dollars ($58.512 38). in­ cluding tntere.3 at 8 875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m . on July 15. 1999 Said premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan and are described Lots 10 and 11 of Block 6 of Lincoln Park Addi­ tion to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 55 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 3° days from the date of such safe Dated June 3. 1999 Atlantic Mortgage and Investment Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott 4 Trott. PC. Attorneys for Atlantic Mortgage and Investment Corporation 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990505518 Panthers (7H) I Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Decedents Estate FUa No. 99-22622-SE Estate of BARRETT WILLIAM SHERWOOD. Dacwd- Social Security No 382-064890. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing will be held on June 30. 1999 at 9 00 am. in the probate courtroom, Hast­ ings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition d Brenda D Sanders requesting Brenda D Sanders be appomteo representative of Barrett William Sherwood who lived at 460 Meadow Lane. Hastings. Michigan and who died 04/11-99. and heirs of the deceased be deter­ mined cfaxn $ against the estate wB be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative o> to both the probate court and the (proposed) peuonal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Date: June 4. 1999 Robert L Byington (P27621) 222 W»-st Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058-0248 616-945-9557 Brenda D Sanders 460 Meadow Lane Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-2509 (6/10) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE 3ALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain Mortgage made by STEVEN L LaFORCE and PATRICIA A LaFORCE. husband and wife, of 11081-1/2 M-89. Richland. Michigan 49063. as Mortgagors, to Re­ public Bank, a Michigan corporation, of 306 West Michigan Avenue. Jackson. Michigan 49201. as Mortgagee, said Mortgage dated Juty 31. 1997. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry, and State of Mchi­ gan on August 7. 1997. as Document Number 1000113. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, tor principal, in­ terest. and costs, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-One and 79/100 Dollars ($128,681 79); and No suit or proceedings at law or m equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secued by said Mortgage or any part thereof; Now. there­ fore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Thursday. July 22. 1999. at 1D0 o'clock p.m Local Time. lie auction, to the highest bidder, at the main en­ trance to the Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), tor the premises de­ scribed in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said Mortgage, with interest thereon at ten and one-hall percent (10.5%) per annum as specified in the Mortgage Note incorporated by reference in and made a part of the above specified Mortgage, and aH legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees al­ lowed by law. and also any sum or sums neces­ sary to protect its interest m the premises when said premises are desenbed as: Land in the Township of Barry. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as foltows A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Sec­ tion 28. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, de­ scribed as Commencing at the center of said Section 28. thence East 7 rods 12 -1/2 feet; thence South 90 feet, thence West 7 rods 12­ 1/2 feet, thence North 90 feet to said place of beginning Commonly known as 14561 Kellogg School Road Hickory Comers. Michigan Dunng the six(6) month penod immediately fol­ lowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, unless the property is determined abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241 (a), m which case the redemption penod will be thirty (30) days from the Dated at Jackson. Michigan. June 8. 1999 REPUBLIC BANK, a Michigan corporation 306 West Michigan Avenue Post Office Box 79 Jackson. Michigan 49204 Diane Y Bower (P32731) • Marcoux. Allen. Abbott Schemer & Bower. PC. 145 South Jackson Street Post Office Box 787 Jackson. Mchigan 49204-0787 (7/1) �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 10. 1999 SHELTER, continued from page 2 the commissioners have to take any kind of beating over this," Bailey said. "They break the agreement (to abide by county policies and procedures) and now they are going to be mad because we are going to hold them to the agreement? I really have a problem with that one." "We actually had seven commissioners in agreement that we had to go this way. Two of the seven felt we should have had a meeting with them first," Bailey said. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie said dur­ ing the board meeting that he didn't want to have a meeting with the shelter committee leaders before adopting the resolution be­ cause that would imply that the policies in the resolution were open for negotiation when they weren't. "They (Shelter Committee leaders) agreed to the county policies and procedures," Bai­ ley said. "...Here they ar*:, this is what the attorney said," Bailey added, referring to Tuesday's resolution. "I want them to be able to donate their time and talents," Bailey said. "We can't let them stan without us approving a building and a site...We sure can't let them start without having the bids in...What happens if they are out of money before it's fin­ ished...We said we weren't going to be re­ sponsible for any (cost) overages... "We're at a point right now, if they look at it as what's best for the employees and the animals and that's the new facility. They can still provide their services as vol­ unteers. They just have to do it in a certain way sex forth...I’m just frustrated. Why do we have to have a fight over how we do it...There’s not a township out there who would let a citizens group model, build, de­ sign and stan building their township hall and then turn it over to them and say you have to finish it...We can’t let that happen here. Some of that sounds real petty," Bai­ ley said. However, Wiggins said the county had taken no initiative to build a new building and that it was the volunteer group that got the ball rolling. Reynolds noted that the county had only wanted to put up a pole bam over the cunent substandard building and remodel it. County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, who has been a key leader of the Shelter Committee, said in a telephone interview Tuesday evening, "I don’t control that group...I’m no longer effective as mediator*' between the county board and the committee "so I guess the only thing to do is to (let someone else) get the two sides together and let them hash it out. "A lot of personalities and different is­ sues" are involved. DeBoer said. He told Bailey that he hasn't attended re­ cent Shelter Committee meetings because of other commitments and the group has "gone off on its own." DeBoer said the shelter project is still "doable" and he's "not giving up on iL" The community enthusiasm and spirit behind the shelter project "is one of the greatest things," DeBoer said, and compa­ rable to the recent tremendous volunteer ef­ fort to build Tangle (own, the superstructure wooden playground in Hastings. Jim Brown said he thinks "both groups can be faulted in the extreme" for not communicating at a regular public forum, such as at each regular county board meet­ ing, to keep each group accountable for what it said. "We should start today to do iL Let ev­ erybody have their say...," Brown said. .at the church of Road Commission thanks County Board again your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches Members of the Barry County Road Commission and Its new road grader by giving the County Board Engineer-Manager Brad Lamberg Tuesday thanked the pictured of members with the new equipment. ____________ available for your convenience...___________ fLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Ro*d. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m.. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m., Bible Study A Pnyer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a m . Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. ST. ANDREWS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a.m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd &. 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Res David T. Unit wick, vicar at 948-9604. St. Androv's is a port of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Midi. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 pm. are. Rainbowa or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or Tint grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices. Sunday. 9.00 a.m.; Rev. Ken Vaught; 11:00 a.m.; Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a.m. for all ages. 4-H. Mon­ days 6.30 to 8:00 p.m.; BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5 00 pm. Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.; freewill of­ fering. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. 1 mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emertu*. 945-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meet­ ing with “Youth With a Message". 945-9224; 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S, Jefferson. Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 400-4 30pm CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children way and W Center). Church Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m. and 10 a.m. Christian Education 10 a.m.; Nursery Available at 10 azn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. 9275 S a.m. Traditional. 10:15 a m. Sun­ day School; 1115 a.m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 8799 Gull 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m., 9:55 a.m. and 11:20 am Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m., Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hub- Road. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 616-629-9243; 616­ 629-9251 THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH Dial-An-lnspiration Minister Rev Maria Barcewski; Co-Minister: Rev Gcrre Parker Time: 10:15 a.m Healing Service. 11 00 am Celebration. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Mi 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a.m . Worship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednes­ Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Rtone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the F./mc. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. day: Icy, Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours, WedJThurs. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9 30 a m . Sunday School, 10 45 a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday 6 00-8 00 p m Warriors (grades K- 5th), serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6:00 p.m.. Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided). HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State P.d. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. Kid's quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH day. 6:30 p m.. Kid's Alive for ages 2415 McCann Rd . Hastinp, Ml 49058. St. Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 a.m. 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Ques­ and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastinp. Pastor GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch - Music; Pas­ 239 E. North St. Hastings tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday <616)945-9414 Sunday. June 13- School 9:30 a.m. for children and S 00 A 10:00 am adults. Morning Worship Service. 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday - Family Night Suni'cy School) Thursday, June 10 - 4: JO p.m. Children^ Choir and Youth Ensemble. 7:00 Adult Choir. 6:00 p.m., Awana. Jr. & Sr. High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer. Saturday, lune 12 - 8:00 NA Mon­ day. Jun; 14 - 6:30 p.m. Softball; Thursday A.M. - Womcni Bible Study. Thursday P.M. - Faithful 7:00 E\ec. Comm. Tuesday. June Men and Faithful Women Bible Study. Call Church Office for Council; 7:30 - OA. more information 948*8004. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hastinp. Pastor David Burgett, 948-8890 or 948­ EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the HorldWide Anglican Communion." 315 W Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHL RCH Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, childrent min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. Michael Anton. Pastor. Rev Phone Worship (no IS- 6:30 p m Softball; 700 cong streets. Dr. Buffon! W. Coe. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education.'Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist. Church phone: (616) 945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ 1220 at 10:30 a-m. SUNDAY. JUNE 6 - We vice over WBCH-AM will begin our Summer Schedule. 9:30 a.m. - Worship Services Child care available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade. 10:30 a m. - Coffee. Radio broadcast. Tuesday, June 15 - 6:30 p.m. - United Methodist Men Din­ ner Program Look for our Vaca­ tion Bible School scbedaic com­ ing soon! WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m.. Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6.00 p.m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHLRCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller, Pastor Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor. Sally C. Keller, Director. Noahs Ark PreSchool. Sunday - 9 00a m Tra­ ditional Worship Service". 9 50 a.m. Children's Worship Sunday PASADENA, TEXAS - Juanita “Nita" Matteson, age 81, of Pasadena. Texas and formerly of Dowling, passed away Sunday. May 30. 1999. after a brief illness. Mrs. Matteson was bom November 24. 1917 in Beardstown. Illinois, the daughter of Archie and Maud (Sellers) Hemphill. She worked at Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek in the 1940’s and later worked for Whitworths Sport and Bait Shop in Dowling. Mrs. Matteson married Lawrence “Buster" Matteson on February 8, 1944 and he preceded her in death on June 24. 1988. Mrs. Matteson is survived by her brother and sister-in-law. John and Helen Hemphill; sister-in-law, Beatrice (Matteson) MacKay of Florida; step daughter, Marian (Matteson) Waltman of California. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers and sisters. A Graveside Service at Dowling Cemetery will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to a Hospice of the donors choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Judith A. Jenney KALAMAZOO - Judith A. Jenney, age SI, of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 1999 at Battle Creek Health System/Community Site. Mrs. Jenney was bom on February 1, 1948 in Hastings, the daughter of Victor R. and Betty Jane (Smith) Hine. She graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1966. She had been employed for the past ten years at Genual Greenhouses in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Jenney was married to Norman Jenney. She loved her family, gardening, animals and nature walks. She was preceded in death by her father, Victor R. Hine; step-father, Joe VanDyke; and sister, Carol Jo Hine. Mrs. Jenney is survived by her husband, Norman Jenney; mother, Betty Jane VanDyke of Kalamazoo; daughter, Maggie (Dan) Geiger of Parchment; son, Brent Alfordi of Detroit; grandson, Benjamin; sista, Linda (Ron) Haffner of Lake Villa. Illinois; several aunts, uncles & cousins and a close personal friend. Robert Newland of Battle Creek. Cremation has taken place at ha request. Memorial Services for Mrs. Jenney ™ held Monday, June 7, 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Burial was in Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER School for all ages WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings 11:20 a m. Contemporary Worship Service" •Nursery is provided during both FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Worship Services. The 9:00 Ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCH AM NATIONAL BANK OF H ASTINGS Radio Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michipn HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd Hastings. MKhigan a framed County Board of Commissioners again for the $200,000 for a 1-800-310-9031 - REWARDS — HASTINGS Mr. James A. Carothers, age 78. of Hastings, passed away Sunday. June 6, 1999 al Pennock Hospital. Graveside Services for Mr. Carothers will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 1999 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with Pastor Russell A. Sarver officiating and full military honors conducted by the Ft. Custer Honor Guard Memorial contributions may be made to any veterans organization. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. ■ | LAKE ODESSA - Frieda (Makley) Desgranges, age 80. of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday, June 7.1999. Mrs. Desgranges is survived by her husband. Paul; daughters, Paula (Merv) Carter of Lake Odessa, Dianna (Ban) Wilfong of Paw Paw, and Ruthie (Jeny) Benjamin of Ionia; grandchildren, Marty Carter. Kelly Carter. Kim Van Neste, Gina Meyers. Carrie Kahler. Alyson Higdon, Carla Trappa. Nikki Wilfong, Curtis Benjamin, and Chris Benjamin; 21 great grandchildren and one great great grandson; step mother, Genevieve Makley; brothers, Russell Makley and Vernon Makley; sister, Melva Shook Funeral Services for Mrs. Desgranges will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 1999 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas officiating. Interment will be in Woodland Memorial Park in Woodland. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Kilpatrick Church. | ^Tvelyr^Moy^mar^ DELTON - May's life began June 26. 1938 in Allegan County, the daughter of Herman and Leila Sibbersen. She grew up and attended school in Otsego. In 1955 she married Manuel Amaro in Plainwell. They lived in Otsego until moving their family to Delton in the mid 1970's. May enjoyed being a homemaker and the center of ha life was ha family. She especially liked family reunions and cookouts. May was fond of going to garage and yard sales and she also enjoyed crocheting ad knitting. Mrs. Amaro is survived by her four daughters and their spouses, Barbera (David) Ongley of Kalamazoo, Debora Amaro, Angela (Douglas) Snoeyink, and Valentina Amaro all of -Delton; one brother and three sisters and their spouses, Charlotte Sibbersen of Kalamazoo, Lois “Jean” (Charles) Holly of Martin. Alton (Sherry) Sibbersen of Galesburg, and Lois Nyland of Kalamazoo; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by ha parents; husband, Manuel; and an infant daughta, Sheryl. May passed away Sunday, May 30, 1999 at Borgess Medical Ccnta. Kalamazoo. A Celebration of Life Service was held for May on Wednesday, June 2. 1999. Cremation followed. Please share a memory of May with the family at the chapel or on-line at www.rdmg.com. Arrangements were made by Rupert, Durham. Marshall and Gten Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel. NASHVILLE - Mrs. Marvel A. Grinage, age 81. of Nashville, passed away Thursday, June 3, 1999 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings Mrs. Grinage was bom January 4, 1918 in Kalkaska, the daughter of William & Pearl May (Barber) Bowen. She married Garland Grinage on May 15, 1937 in Allegan County, and he preceded her in death on February 18, 1987. She was employed al Kellogg's in Baltic Creek for 32 yean and belonged to the 25 Year Club there. Mrs. Grinage enjoyed traveling and fishing. She was also preceded in death by ha granddaughter, Karen Vaccaro; grandson, Todd Grinage; staters, Helen Carpenter, Muriel Bowen; brothers. Bill Bowen, and Max Bowen Mrs. Grinage is survived by her daughters, Charlotte Smith of Union City and Marsha Knapp of Sherwood; son, William (Sheila) Grinage of Nashville; 15 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren; sisters, Josephine Starks of Grayling, Lucy Adkins of Battle Creek, Peg Co.,.well of Hesperia. Barbara Schroeder of Stanton, and Darlene Engle of Ashflat, Arkansas; brothers, John Bowen of White Pigeon, and Jeny Bowen of Otsego. Funeral Services for Mrs. Grinage woe held Monday. June 7, 1999 at the Maple Valley Chapel. Chaplain Richard Gcnther officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. ^7iop^Pemz^uerniW)odman~\ | HASTINGS - Mrs. Hope (PmezGucrra) Dodman. age 75, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, June 5. 1999 at Gerber Memorial Hospital, Fremont. Mrs. Dodman was bom on June 5, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Octavio and Anne (Roberts) Penez-Guerra. She graduated from Port Huron High School. She married James Darwin Dodman in 1945 in Jacksonville, Florida and he preceded ha in death on June 23. 1995. Mrs. Dodman had resided in Chino Valley, Arizona for twenty years, until 1994. She then lived in Battle Creek from 1994-1997. Mrs. Dodman was a homemaker, she enjoyed reading and computers. She was also preceded in death by ha parents, Octavio and Anne Parez-Guerra; and sista, Pixey. Mis. Dodman is survived by ha daughta. Mrs. Rob (Wren) Newman of Omaha. Nebraska; two sons, Timothy J. Dodman of Moscow, Russia, and George Boshaw of Interlochen; two sistas. Suzanne of Yale, and Stephanie Priest of Seattle. Washington; brother. Tony of California; six grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, June 10. 1999 with the family present from 9:00­ 11:00 a.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. 223 North Bedford Road. Battle Creek. Michigan. Funeral Services for Mrs. Dodman will beheld Thursday, June 10. 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, Battle Creek with Pastor James Roberts of Fulton Christian Church officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Battle Creek. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 10. 1999 - Page 7 Social NEWS Converses to celebrate 40th anniversary Charles J. and Bonnie L. (Stecby) Con­ verse will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on June 12. 1999. Charles and Bonnie were married on June 12. 1959 in Hastings. Ml at the First Baptist Church. The) have three children and seven grand­ children all of Hastings. If you wish to send a card for this special occasion, their ad­ dress is 2775 Quakezik Dr.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Schantzes to mark 50th anniversary Karl and Colleen Schantz of Hastings, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver­ sary from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 19. with an open house hosted by their chil­ dren. in the Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling. Karl Schantz, married Colleen Jones on June 12. 1949. at her parents' Dowling home, in a garden wedding ceremony. He served in the Army for 1-1/2 years and farmed for 10 years, then was em­ ployed for 30 years at Ralston Purina in Battle Creek, retiring in 1990. She was employed in the office at EW. Bliss Co., served as Township Treasurer and worked for K.&E. Tackle. . .................. They both attend Dowling Country Chapel Church. They enjoy their family, camping, bowling, gardening and have traveled extensively. They have three children. Cheryl (Ron) Larabec of Delton. Michael (Sally) Schantz and Stanley Schantz. Grandchildren. Jason (Carrie) Larabec. Jennifer Larabec. Shellie (Kevin) Hubert. Aaron and Todd Schantz. Adar, and Kevin Schantz and great-grandson. Nicholas Larabec. The couple request no gifts, please. Warr en-Callendar plan to wed July 10 Desiring Gods will for their lives. Jen­ nifer Suo<Warren and Rory* Millard Callendar together with their parents Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Warren and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Callcndar. wish to announce their engage­ ment. Jennifer is a graduate of Hastings High School and Hope College. Rory is a graduate of Brighton High School and attends Western Michigan Uni­ versity. The July 10, 1999 wedding wiU be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with the reception following at Camp Manitu-Lin on Barlow Lake. Lake Odessa NEWS ----- ----------------- :---------------------------- - The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at the Depot Saturday. June 12. at I p.m. The speaker will be Margaret Stod­ dard from the Los Library in Grand Rapids. The Society meets during summer months and has recess in December. The summer reading program at the Lake Odessa Community Library begins on Wednesday. June 16 Children with parents arc invited to arrive early to enroll in this seven week adventure. With a tropical theme, the first session's craft will be mak­ ing Chinese lanterns. There will be a secret reader for story time. The time is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for children from kindergarten through eighth grade. June is the month for weddings now and in years past. June 10 is anniversary num­ ber 53 for Tom and Jackie Gilliland of Mor­ rison Lake. June 15 bnngs anniversary number 52 for Larry and Joan Rohrbacher and for Don and Marge McDowell, who were married in 1952. June 17 is the day for Roy and Marge Benson, who have been married 32 years. Max and Phyllis Decker celebrate also on the 17th, year number 48. If you see Kathy Decker at River Bend Travel, wish her a happy birthday on June 17. Marge McDowell must have been mar­ ried on her birthday - also June 15. Friends of the Library met on June I. Reports from chairmen Nancy Hickey and Bill Su.ton are that plans are in place for the July 3 bratwurst sale. Marge Erickson has workers scheduled. If anyone wants to be included in the fun and work of this annual project, give Marge a call. Friends will con­ tribute half the cost of a special program for the summer story hour and some of the expense of the program otherwise. Friends will also provide funds for purchase of a cold laminator for staff use. The next meet­ ing of Friends will be in August. A recital for two students at Western Michigan University was held at Central United Methodist Church June 3. Lake­ wood graduate Amanda Wells and fellow student Chad Johnson sang several num­ bers with some of them in European Lan­ guages, as much operatic music is written. Amanda is the daughter of the Ron and Sahdra (Tasker) Wells of Sunfield. Light refreshments were served in Fellowship Hall following their performance. According to last week's Lakewood News all fourth-graders from the school system were bused to Jordan Lake, where they witnessed portrayers of Project Lakcwcll which exposes children to early French explorers of the American continent with help from local volunteers. Because of the profitable fur trade many Frenchmen came to the Great Lakes area to deal with the native population. Fr. Jacques Mar­ quette was one. T,he portrayer stood before his cloth tent and told the children about life in the 1600s in France and Michigan. Sault Stc. Marie and St. Ignacc date to those early fur trading days. Each city has celebrated its triccntcnnial several years’ ago. Marquette was a missionary priest who came to convert the natives to Christianity. He also gathered information for the King of France. There was a bateau and a canoe to be seen, in small groups the youngsters had their chance to ride in the small craft, much as the voyageurs would have. Elaine Ratcliff demonstrated rope making. Greg Tobias had a trapping station. Dawn Brodbeck and Ellen Lucks demonstrated spin­ ning. Mike Brighton demonstrated various saws for cutting small logs. Kim Trgina and Peg Heinze led the children in primitive games such as tug-of-war. Lakewood's LEAP students assisted the adults in han­ dling the scores of students. The Carson City Gazette carried stories, which did not make the city news, about the tragic fire that took the lives of six people at nearby Crystal. The twin boys who per­ ished had planned to visit their mother and sister in a Detroit hospital where the moth­ er was about to be a kidney donor to her ail­ ing young daughter. Because of the antici­ pated attendance, even spacious St. Mary’s Church was deemed to be too small, so the service was held in the parish hall once used as a school gymnasium. Then another teenager who had attended the previous night’s party without parental consent was grounded by his widowed mother and he then committed suicide. His service also was held at St. Mary’s hall with a Protestant minister. Each time the hall was filled. The Carpenter family would be very glad if anyone has photos of the fire that destroyed the first building used for Jerry’s Tire shop back in the winter of 1957. The company Jerry’s lire and Auto is looking forward to its 50th anniversary and would be glad for newspaper stories or any snap­ shots taken at the time of the fire. After the fire, the Carpenters built a new block build­ ing apart from their house and began again. The business has had several additions going down the slope of Second Avenue, as it melds into Huddle Road. The original house was late; moved across the street and the Carpenters, Jerry and Norene. built a new brick ranch house on the site. The four offspring have all worked at sometime in the business - Sue. Mark, Christy, and Scott. Today, Mark is at the helm with Christy’s and husband Curt Wells key fig­ ures. The business has grown far beyond tires to automotive repairs. Housing across the street south was removed and the space between Second Street and the CSX Rail­ way is occupied by the tire storage area. The roadside is kept beautiful with flowers along the curb. The high sign has timely messages. Sadly, the newspapers from the Lake Odessa Wave are somewhere stored at the Ionia Sentinel so local sleuths have no access to them. David and Louise Smith arrived home from Sun City, Ariz., in late May. Louise has since gone to Pennsylvania for the wed­ ding of her grandson. Reports from Lakewood Drive arc that the Charles Baldwins have moved to their former city. Lansing, where Mr. Baldwin was a school administrator. Son Larry Baldwin and wife Terry have moved from next door in their new home on Willow­ brook Drive. Doug and Caryn (Deatsmar) Love have moved to the Larry Baldwin house. From uptown, Don and Jan (Reed) Smith have moved to their new farmette on Darby Road. Kurt and Mary (Dowkcr) Murray have purchased the Smith home on Fifth Avenue. Both are teachers. Emmett St. and Charlotte Kadwell of Dorr attended Central UMC Sunday to hear their grandson, Stephen Kadwell, give the sermon. Emmett Jr. and Delos Johnson were in Grand Rapids for the annual con­ ference of all United Methodist churches of West Michigan at Calvin College. The move away from Albion came a year ago into a campus with barrier free buildings which are air conditioned. Also the location is more central, especially for those attend­ ing from the northern counties. The Scbcwa Center Association met for its annual meeting May 31 The most recent Recollcctor was devoted to Ephraim Shay, inventor of the locomotive with its offset boiler. Grayden Slowins showed a video of the locomotives that were used often in mining enterprises with their narrow gage rails. The election of officers returned Janet Rudd as president and Sharon Kurt Kyser as sccrctary/treasurer. The association now has volunteers Terese Leak Sweet, Jane Mutch Cook and John Waite, who will sift and sort through the 23 boxes of the Robert Giermen correspondence. They went to the state archives, which really had no use for them. It will doubtless take years to get through the boxes properly. Robert Stassck of Bloomingdale graduat­ ed Friday evening as valedictorian of his class. His grandparents. Carl and Marge Barcroft, attended as did his uncle's family from Carlton Center. Rob’s parents arc John and Debbie Stassck. Street repairs arc being made on Fourth Avenue along the wooded village park. Prison labor is doing the work under super­ vision of village staff. Summer Son Days began June 6 at Cen­ tral UMC. A man in Palestinian garb was present during the morning worship service and walked around greeting people. He made another appearance Sunday evening and addressed the opening gathering to relate his experience as a shepherd during the time of Harod when he and others had a visit from angels. In coming weeks there will be other people appearing who encoun­ tered Jesus. Mary Jo Bump is the song leader for the sessions. Sharon Rohrbacher is the education chairman overseeing the total program. Death came June 3 to Thelma (Friend) Shellman of Fifth Avenue. Her funeral ser­ vice was held at Koops Chapel Saturday. She was preceded by her husband Clifford and her son. Death came early this week to Frcida Desgranges of Harwood Road in Berlin Township. Her surviving husband is Paul. The next major event at the Dcpot/Muscum is Alumni Day June 26. The walls will be lined with graduation photos which for­ merly hung in the halls of Lake Odessa High School. They arc continuous from 1923. There are many from earlier years. Those highlighted this year will be those of 1949, 1959. 1939 and even 1929. There are also invitations, newspaper publicity and other souvenirs. The depot will be open to the public from 2 until 6.with Betty Pea­ cock Carey the hostess. Rhubarb is ripe, but needs rain. Beauty bushes are fading. Peonies arc at their best. Vegetable gardens arc showing promise. 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Ramseys observe 50th anniversary Join with the thousands of Michigan policyholders who Glen and Marilyr. Ramsey of Dowling celebrated their golden wedding anniver­ sary on June 4. 1999. Family and friends are inv ited to celebrate this occasion at the Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling on June 27. from 2 to 5 p.m. have already called and saved' All it takes is 10 minutes or less to learn how you can save' CALL TODAY - TOLL FREE 1-800-648-6329 I OH RATE QUOTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 10, 1999 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Forecloaure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Johnny B Lenaar a rnarned man and Barbara A Letnaar his wife (original mortgagors) to MMS Mortgage Services. LTD. Mortgagee, dated August 31.1994. and recorded on September 7. 1994 m Liber 614, on Page 148, Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank, as assignee by an assignment dated September 6. 1994 when was recorded on September 7. 1994. in Liber 614. on Page 155. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE AND 83/100 dollars ($73,391 83). including interest at 8 875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at TOO p.m . on June 24. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Parcel 1 The North 520 feet of the South 1344 feel of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, excepting there­ from That part of the Southeast 114 of the Sortheast 1/4 of said section lying South and East of High Bank Creek: also except commencing at the Northwest corner of High Bank Creek Bndge and running North to the 1/2 section line 160 rods, more or less, thence East to East line of said Sec­ tion 26. thence running South along the East sec­ tion hne to the creek, thence Southwesterly along the creek to the place of beginning Parcel 2 The North 148 feet of the South 1492 feet of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 2 North. Rance 8 West, lying West to a line beginning at the Northeast comer of High Bank Creek Bndge in East Dowfmg Road, and running thence North to the East and West 1/4 line of said Secton 26. and the point of ending The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated May 13. 1999 Standard Federal Bank FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1303 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for Standard Federal Bank 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990404991 Ravens (6-10) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting June 1. 1999 at 7:30 p.m. Board members ail present Also present 12 citizens and guests Treasurers report received Correspondence read Fire Dept report received Audit report presentation by Auditor Jack Walker Tree work authorized at Brown Cemetery and Township Hall Cemetery conference approved for Clerk Bills read ard approved Darfene Harper Clerk Attested to by. John Gates. Supervisor (6/10) Ann landers Talk to husband Dear Ann Landers: I think you shot from the hip when you told "Frustrated Wife." whose husband is avoiding sex. that he may be unsure of his ability to perform. Perhaps so. but there arc may be other rea­ sons. Maybe he would rather make love than “have sex." How often docs she expect it? Your average 50-year-old male takes a while to reload. Has she become fat and un­ attractive'.’ Is she a nag’’ Has she lost his love? Is someone else ’relieving his ten­ sion?” Arc stresses at work at financial difficul­ ties taking his energy9 Also, health prob­ lems. mental and physical, can wreak havoc with performance abilities. Most men will avoid addressing such issues that pharma- LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORCLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles C Wilkins, a rnarned man. and Margaret Jean Wilkins, his wife. Mortgagors to GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVING CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 18. 1998. and recorded on May 26. 1998. m Docu­ ment No 1012465. Barry County Records. Michi­ gan. on which said mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the dale of this notice, the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Sixty-Five and 08/100 ($62,065 08) Dollars, including interest at 14.45% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wtll be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan on Thursday. July 22. 1999, at 1 00 p.m. Said premises are situated in the Town­ ship of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan and are ,escnbed as A parcel of land located in the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Town­ ship. Barry County, Michigan, desenbed as fol­ lows Beginning at the Northeast corner of the above described land, thence West 220 feet, thence South 198 feet, thence East 220 feet; thence North 198 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel ID #06-006-035-013-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 1. 1999 Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation Mortgagee Keith A Souroff. ESQ SOTIROFF & ABRAMCZYK. PC 30400 Klegraph Road. Ste 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 (7«) HASTINGS SOCCER CLUB Established in 1993 SIGN UP TIME: Registration begins at 5:30 Tryouts begin at 6:00 and will run approximately 2 - 4 hours. approxlmataly 2 - 4 hours. JUNE 10,1999 JUNE 11,1999 U11 - DOB: 8/1/88 TO 7/31/90 U11 - DOB: 8/1/88 TO 7/31/90 U12 - DOB: 8/1/87 TO 7/31/88 U12 - DOB: 8/1/87 TO 7/31/88 U13- DOB: 8/1/86 TO 7/31/87 U13 - DOB: 8/1/86 TO 7/31/87 U14 - DOB: 8/1/85 TO 7/31/86 U14 - DOB: 8/1/85 TO 7/31/86 WHERE: COST: ' FISH HATCHERY PARK $100 FOR FALL '99 & SPRING 2000 Check or Money Order • Payable to: Hastings Soccer Club Fully Refundable to participants who do not make a team. FAMILY DISCOUNT: $100 1ST CHILD. S75 2ND CHILD. AND EACH CHILD THERE AFTER. THAT IS IN THE SAME IMMEDIATE FAMILY. PARENTS: Parents MUST sign a release form : MUST BRING: : * : * •' • Photo copy ol Birth Certiticate tREQUIREDi * « • Txl' Picture (REQUIRED) * « • Social Security Number * J (REQUIRED by WYMSAl * • : • Ball. Cleats & Shinguards * : * NOTE: S15:' late lee * « charged lor any of . • J these REQUIRED items J before a player signs up. • NOT brought with you • PLAYERS: Players must live in Hastings Area , -on sign up day. t School District. Birthdates must be between B/1/80 and 7/31/90 For SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION CONTACT VICKI BUTLER al 945-3259 alter 5:00 p.m. Dear Ann Landers: Regarding that granddaughter who was a picky eater, here’s my story: My 16-year-old sister-in­ law moved in with me for 18 months. At the time, she ate only specific things - peanut butter (not chunky), spaghetti, rice with gravy, tuna, no fruits and no vegetables. She also had a mother who catered to her every wish. I did not insist she eat anything. I kept on hand frozen or packaged foods that she liked. I then cooked whatever I wanted for my own family. I told her she could cat what I cooked, but if she didn’t want to, she could prepare something for herself. After two weeks of cooking for herself, she de­ cided to cat what we were having. Lo and behold, she discovered that all the things she had been avoiding actually tested won­ derful Now as a 40-year-old woman, she eats everything because she has a choice. Nothing is being forced on her. - Happy Sister-in-Law. Dear Sister-in-Law: I’ll bet she’s Happy too. Being out of the loop is no fun. Now that her eating habits arc more conven­ tional, she no doubt feels better emotionally as well as physically. You handled the prob­ lem just right, and it paid off. Good sermon Work no life Dear Ann Landers: I sympathize with “Dying inside in the Midwest," who des­ perately wanted to quit her job. She could be me. In fact, my husband asked if it was my letter in your column. My husband and children are on notice that in 19 months, 10 GIRL, MacKenize Marie Roe, bom in Met­ ropolitan Hospital on May 11, 1999 at 11:18 a.m. to Dale Roc and Heather Jordan. She weighed 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 18 inches long. She was welcomed home by big broth­ er Blake, and grandparents Don and Char­ lene Welch of Lowell and Chuck and Linda Jordan of Hastings. BOY, Jordan Thomas Brown, bom in Metro­ politan Hospital on April 24, 1999 at 5:24 p.m. to Terry and Stacy Brown. He weighed 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 20 inches long. He was welcomed home by big brothers Jacob and Jesse and also by grandparents Vcm Brown and Chuck and Linda Jordan, all of Hast­ ings. Dear Ann Landers: I am writing you because 1 want all of America to realize there is a limit to how much a teacher can do without parental cooperation. I taught for 27 years before retiring. I know a lot about children and how they spend their time. A large percentage of our schoolchildren do not go home to loving parents. They go to a day-care center or an empty house. There is no one to supervise their homework. Then, their parents rush through dinner so they can clean the house and do laundry. There is no time for the child’s needs. The same hurried activity goes on in the morning before school. No wonder our children have trouble learning. They have no calming influence, no security in their lives. I'd like to ask those parents a question: Is that bigger house or new car worth as much as your child's well-being? Parents need to wake up and accept responsibility for their children’s education and stop blaming the schools. Durant, Okla. Dear Durant: Some parents need to work in order to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table. However, those parents who could be home for their children but choose to be eisewhcrc should pay close at­ tention to what you have written. It’s a pretty good sermon. Blame captain 1999 - 2000 FALL AND SPRING SEASONS TIME: Registration begins at 5:30 Picky eater Dear Ann Landers: I have read several WHEN: June 10,1999 or June 11,1999 (May try out either date) Tryouts begin at 6:00 and will run cology can now help. More to the point, why is “Frustrated Wife" writing to Ann Landers instead of talking to her husband9 - Been There in Wilmington. N.C. Dear Wilmington: You've raised some in­ teresting questions that his wife should pay attention to. The last one I can handle. That wife wrote to Ann Landers because it cost only 33 cents and she could be anonymous. I hope she will sec your letter and act on your comments. You’re right on. am still the “baby" of the family. I have three older sisters. Ail of us have grown children and grandchildren. I have heard every excuse in the book about why my sis­ ters and their kids cannot come to visit Mom. much less help in her cart. One sis­ ter said, “I don’t want to be tied down." A grandchild said, “She’s allergic to the dog. and we can’t have her here" Another sister told me. “You're doing such a good job better than any of us could." All my sisters arc retired and financially comfortable. My husband and 1 scrape by from paycheck to paycheck. 1 would take care of Mom if I had to beg on the street, but it is more than I can bear to see how hurt she is by the way the others ignore her. Do you have any advice for me? - Bowling Green, Ky. Dear Kentucky: Advice? No. Just a great deal of admiration for the way you are liv­ ing your life. You won’t regret it. As for your sisters, they should be ashamed of themselves. If they aren’t readers of my col­ umn, some anonymous “friend" should send this to them. letters in your column from middle-aged men complaining that their wives are frigid. What is wrong with them anyway? After they spend years belittling, humiliating and embarrassing us, those morons can’t under­ stand why their wives don’t respond sexu­ ally. How long will it take men to wise up and take care of business at home instead of spending time and money on women half their age who are milking them for all they can get? 1 have seen several marriages, in­ cluding my own, fall apart after many years because of this. Counseling resulted in short-lived behavioral changes - nothing permanent. Somehow, these men think they can buy their way out of neglect and cheat­ ing with gifts and flowers. The damage can­ not be undone if the behavior doesn’t change, and more often than not, it doesn’t. 1 realize the boat can be rowed in either direction, but I believe the captain sinks it more often than not. Sign me - Former First Mate With a New Captain. Dear Former First Mate: 1 hope your new voyage is more rewarding than the last. Lis­ ten up, men. Take the time to understand your wife’s emotional needs, and leam how to respond in a way that makes her feci val­ ued ai.d cherished. And wives should du this for their husbands, too. It would cut the divorce rate in half. Caring for Mom Dear Ann Landen: For the past five years. I have been the primary caregiver for my mother. She has many physical prob­ lems. none of them terminal, but she is mis­ erable most of the time. I am not a young woman anymore, but 1 TWINS - Mark Daniel and Joseph Stephen, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 24, 1999 to Steve and Kelly Feldpausch of Hastings. Mark was bom at 12:13 p.m. and weighed 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long. Joseph was bom at 11:29 a.m. and weighed 6 lbs. I 3/4 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Brandon David, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 25, 1999 at 12:19 p.m. to David and Jill Daniels of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. BOY, Kenneth Blake, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 25, 1999 at 8:17 a.m. to Rachel and Robert Cobb III of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Cody, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 27, 1999 at 1:50 a.m. to Karen C. Hamilton of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. days, I quit. When our youngest child turned 12,1 went back to work. I believed the “you can have it all" baloney and have been com­ pletely exhausted ever since. I thought it would give my family a better life. All it did was deprive me of my own. What a fool 1 was. Now, 1 work all day and come home to housework, cooking and laundry. Going back to work took all the fun out of my life. No more volunteering at the hos­ pital. No more sewing, gardening, baking, bndge club or mornings at the library. Nineteen more months, and I’m reclaiming my life. The money isn’t worth it. - K.C., Mo Dear K.C.: You certainly sound bitter. Please get some counseling before your anger destroys you. You're hanging on by a thread. Have trouble sleeping al night and don 1 want to get involved in a novel? "A Collec­ tion ofMy Favorite Gems ofthe Day " is the perfect bed-stand male. Send a self-ad­ dressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Collec­ tion. c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.25). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate neb page at www. cre­ ators. com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. GIRL, Abigail Jean, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 28. 1999 at 8:21 a.m. to Paul and Martha Baker of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Sabrina Anne, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 29, 1999 at 5:26 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Wortiey of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 1/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Olivia Hope, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 31, 1999 at 5:34 a.m. to Rebecca Wilkins and Maxwell Weeks of Freeport. Weighing 4 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 18 1/4 inches long. BOY, Chance Kenneth, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 18, 1999 at 2:04 p.m. to Michelle Davis and Gordon Bivens of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Savannah Paige, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 27, 1999 at 8 a.m. to Timo­ thy and Victoria Lawcock of Kentwood. Weighing ft fbs’ 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Olivia Paige, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 25. 1999 to Scott Sandborn and Natalie Hrachovina of Portland. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Josiah David, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 25, 1999 at 8:42 a.m. to Dave and Kerri Van Til of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 1/4 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. BOY, Dathan Jarrett, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 24,1999 at 12:21 p.m. to Joshiah Volker of Otsego and Melony Thompson of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 3/4 inches long. A NEW Millennium I On tfie thresfwld of better things Some people say the end of 1999 could also be an end to our age of prosperity. You'll be happy to know we see things differently. Instead of being the end, we believe Year 2000 will be a remarkable, new beginning. We've worked hard to prepare our entire institution for the Year 2000 readiness. Our regulators established strict guide­ lines for dealing with these complicated issues, and we've been busy completing what needs to be done...so through the transition, we'll be at your side. The best is yet to come. We're thankful we'll be there together. "YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE' ^asitingg City 3Bank READY TO SERVE YOU IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM Umber IBK �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 10.1999 - Page 9 William Dollman became the captain of the Company. Their duties were to guard the vil. gc, to do police duties when needed, sometimes guarding the roads leading in and out of town. The Home Guard guarded Main Street and the Lentz Table Factory. One time when there was a rumor that German spies might be coming through Nashville. The Home Guards were stationed at the north side of the Thomapple River bndge at night. Some of the men who served in Nashville’s Home Guard were: Homer From Time to Time... Nashville’s home guard and World War I Ayers, Adolph Douse Sr., John S. Greene, Robert Green, Claude Jones, Glenn Phillips, Charles Dahlhouscr, Harold Pow­ ers, H.L. Rockwood, Fred J. White, Julius Bement, Melvin Castletin Sr., Howard Messimer, Otis Gokay, Newt Trautman, Harold Hess. Perry Surinc, Harold Feighncr, Lyle Cortright, Harry Williams, Ernest Appclman, C.O. Mason. Melvin Ehret, Arthur Appclman, Cliff Klcinhans, Harry Pierce, Robert Surinc, Otto Lass and Harry Reynolds. (To be continued) By Joyce F. Welnbrecht Castleton Township and the Village of Nashville always did their part in the defense of the nation. Nashville wasn’t yet incorporated in 1861 when the Civil War began or even in 1865 when the Civil War ended, but Castle­ ton Township and Nashville had its share of Civil War veterans. They formed a GAR unit, the Jarrod Post, and there was an aux­ iliary. a unit of the Women’s Relief Corp. The area had its share of heroes and war stories as well. One such veteran was Emory Parady. As a 17-year-old young man. Emory enlisted in M’Comb’s Plattsburg Regiment in the fail of 1861. This didn’t work out for him as his father went to the commander of the company and got him released because he was under age. Emory Parady was bom on April 9,1844, at Beckmantown in Clinton County, N.Y. He was the fifth of 12 children bom to Edward and Mary E. Paradis, who were natives of Quebec and moved across the Canada - New York border. They anglicized the family name to Parady after arriving in New York state When Emory was released from the Army, he began to farm, but was not con­ tent with not being able to be a soldier. His father had moved the family to Illinois. At the age of 20, Emory Parady again enlisted. This time he joined with Sprague’s Light Cavalry, Company H, 16th New York Vol­ unteers. This put him in position to serve a partic­ ular role in American history. He was in a unit of 26 enlisted men who captured John Wilkes booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln. He had been in a number of minor Civil War battles and had been captured by Mos­ by’s guerrillas near Warrenton, Va. Private Parady escaped into a swamp and made his way back to his command. After Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, the 16th New York Cavalry was one of the first units called to search out the assassin. They searched the area south and west of Washington, D.C. to no avail. The unit was ordered from its quarters at Camp Vienna to Washington, where it was to be part of the military escort for Lin­ coln^ funeral. On April 24, the U.S. War Department ordered the unit, under Lt. Edward P. Daughterly, to go in pursuit of John Wilkes Booth. The unit consisted of 26 enlisted men and was accompanied by the nation police detectives, L.C. Barker and E.J. Con­ ger. They marched to the Potomac and board­ ed a small steamer named Ida. which took them down the river as far as Bell Plains. After landing at 10 p.m. they were ordered to strap their sabers to their saddles and go as quietly as possible, with no talking among themselves. They traveled all night, reaching the Rappahannock River the next afternoon. They found clues about Booth and David Herold. The two men had crossed the day before with a party of Mos­ by’s men, led by Captain Jett. They over­ took Jett in a hotel at Bowling Green about 15 miles from the river. He led the federal troops to Garrett’s farm, near Port Royal, Va., where Booth and Herold were spend­ ing the night in a bam. Garrett’s young Rebel soldier son, fearing the two men would steal his father's horses, had pad­ locked the bam door. Booth was traveling under the name of John W. Boyd. Mr. Parady felt that he selected this particular name to correspond with the initials J.W.B. tattooed on the back on his hand. The cavalry unit surrounded the bam. Parady was in the lead. He spurred his horse and got to the bam and rode around it. He reported that he could hear rustling of the straw inside of the bam. They had secured Mr. Garrett and Cap­ tain Jett by tying them to trees nearby and posting guards. The soldiers dismounted and surrounded the bam, and demanded for the subjects to surrender. Mr. Parady reported that John Wilkes Booth declared that he was on the way to Mexico to make his fortune and that they had the wrong man. He wanted to make his LEGAL NOTICES The Parady home in Nashville. fortune and that they had the wrong man. He wanted to bargain with his capturers, asking them to step back a few paces, stat­ ing that he would come out and fight each of the soldiers singly and die like a man. He asked to be shot through the heart and not the head. [He was an actor and proud of his looks.] Herold came out of the bam and surren­ dered, claiming that he wasn't really with Mr. Booth and Booth shouted out that indeed Mr. Herold was innocent. While the soldiers were trying to get Booth to come out without further argument, one of the soldiers drew a little straw through a crack in the bam and touched a lighted match to it. The blaze soon illuminated the figure of Booth as the soldiers peeked through the cracks in the building. Booth still did not offer to come out, but instead was watching for an opportunity to shoot whomever he could. Meanwhile, B. Corbett was at the rear of the bam, nearest to Booth, placed his revolver to a crack and shot, striking Booth in the neck. Sgt. Wendell and Pvt. Parady ran into the bam, finding Booth sitting on the floor with his carbine by his side. To prevent the fugitive from drawing a knife or pistol from his belt (he had two of each on his belt), his largest knife was covered with dried blood, Parady grabbed his belt. The fire spread quickly. The two men. Parady and Wendell carried Booth from the burning bam, then to the veranda of the Garrett house and a Rebel surgeon did all he could to save him. The shot was fatal and John Wilkes Booth died about sunrise on April 26, 1865. The troops delivered Booth's body and the prisoner David Herold to the authorities at Washington Naval Yard on the night of the 26th. Parady was awarded a private’s share of the 5100,000 reward money, after some delay. It amounted to $1,568.30. It was thought that some of the money was used to buy his home in Nashville. Emory Parady was mustered out of the Army in Maj; 1865. as the war department cutback the number of active duty troops. He married Frances Barnes in Ottawa County, Michigan, and lived at Lamont, then moved to Ionia County in 1867, com­ ing to Nashville in December of 1870. He was a cobbler by trade and did excellent work, charging from $ 12 to $ 15 for a pair of boots. Mr. Parady became a citizen of note in his chosen home. He served as assessor, school board member, township supervisor, postmaster, village president and justice of peace. In January 1881 he was appointed postmaster by President Garfield for Nashville. His sons, Albert and Silas, had moved m Oregon and in 1907 the rest of the family, his wife and three daughters went west to live near Portland, Orc. He died there on March 15, 1924. His story has heroine part of the legends of Nashville and was retold many times at GAR meetings and in the Nashville News. Since early times in America there have been home guard units, minutemen, reserves, volunteer units and for years, when the country became in conflicts, these Emory Parady. circa 1910. volunteer units who trained and drilled with serious intent, were called to the aid of the country over the years. Nashville became the home of the first company of the first Battalion of Michigan State troops called the “Home Guards’’ Company No. 6 tn May of 1917. These troops were to protect the home front dur­ ing World War I. Major H.L. Rockwood, superintendent of Nashville public schools, was responsible for consolidating into a battalion the MST companies for the towns of Hastings, Nashville, Eaton Rapids and Charlotte. Nashville was the first company in the battalion and one of the first in the state to complete its organization. Major Burkhart had instituted the Michi­ gan State Troops in the area under the orders of the War Preparedness Board. Major H.L. Rockwood became the com­ mander of the tn. ops. Michigan State troops were comprised of merchants, farmers, factory workers and all walks of life. They dressed in military gov­ ernment issued uniforms. John Greene, who was a tailor in Nashville and a member of the troop, had the job of fitting the uni­ forms for the men. His shop, second floor of the Mallory Block became the unofficial headquarters of Nashville’s Company No. 6. who drilled on the River Park athletic field west of the business district. First Lieutenant Julius Bement, who had served in the Spanish American War. drilled the men, demanding the best from them. They joined in the parades for special events, drilled at high school baseball and football games, taking an active part in community life during World War I. They gave exhibition drills, took charge of Red Cross drives, conducted military funerals, did guard duty, aiding the police as an aux­ iliary for them to call on. Battalion meetings were held at Thomapplc Lake, as well as at other locations, including Greggs Crossing Road near the river. Here the troops practiced target shooting on a rifle range. This training proved very instructive. This training and community service was beneficial for the many men who went on to join some branch of the military. Captain F.J. White resigned from the troop to go to officers training school. J. Michigan State Troops, 6th Company. Nashville. 1917 Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Golden Moments. Inc . to Pnme Financial. Inc. a Michi­ gan Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 6. 1996 and recorded on August 6. 1998. in Document Number 1016173 Barry County Records. Michi­ gan a-'d Assignment of Rents and Leases dated July 6. 199? and recorded August 6.1998 in Doc­ ument Num; er 1016174 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hun­ dred Thousand Six Hundred Ninety and 16/100 ($200,600 16) including Literest at 19% per an­ num Under the power of the sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wdl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Michigan at i 00 o'clock p.m., on Thursday. July 15. 1999 Said premises are situated in Township of Bal­ timore. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4. SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 14 FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE EAST 20 RODS. THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS. THENCE WEST 20 RODS THENCE NORTH 16 RODS TO POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO THAT PART OF SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 14; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE 379.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EAST. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST-WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 14. 100 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH. 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES EAST 246 FEET. THENCE EAST 207 28 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 210 00 FEET. THENCE WEST 537 28 FEET TO THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE. THENCE NORTH 121 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DISTANT 264 00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION. THENCE EAST PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 330 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH PARAL­ LEL WITH SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE. 26 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES WEST. 246 00 FEET. THENCE WESTERLY 100 FEET. MORE OR LESS TO A POINT OF SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE. DISTANCE 115 00 FEET SOUTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH 115 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 26. 1999 Prime Financial. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 10300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (771) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate Rte No. 99-22578-IE Estate of Gordon L Irons. Deceased Social Security No 380-34-2900 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 9835 S Wall Lake Road. Delton. Ml 49046 died 12/15/98 An instrument dated 8/2/95 has been admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Betty Irons. 9835 S Wan Lake road. Delton. Ml 49046. or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the es­ tate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Joseph L Milanowski (P47335) 20 N Monroe Center Suite 300 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 454-7444 (6/10) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark W Cunningham and Susan C Cunningham hus­ band and wile (original mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services. Inc, Mortgagee, dated No­ vember 24. 1997, and recorded on December 6. 1997 in Document #1004993, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there; is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE AND 65/100 Dolars ($43,829 65) including interest at 12.950% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provded, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfi be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1O0 pm..on June24. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, md are described as: Parcel •A”: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West; Commencing 98 Links North of the center of said Section; thence North 47.5 de­ grees West 3 Chains 96 Links tor the Place of Be­ ginning; thence North 47.5 degrees West 1 Chain 50 Links; thence South 42 5 degrees West 2 Chains 50 Links; thence South 47.5 degrees East 1 Chain 50 Links; thence North 42 5 degrees East 2 Chains 50 Unks to the Place of Begming Parcel IT: Commencing at a point 96 Links North of the center of Section 20; thence North 47 5 degrees West 5 Chains and 70 Links to the Northeasterly comer of said lot tor Place of Be­ ginning; thence South 42.5 degrees West 10 Rods; thence North 47.5 degrees West 5 Rods; thence North 425 degrees East 10 rods; thence South 47 5 degrees East to the Ptace of Begin­ ning Parcel "C": A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 2 North, Mange o west. ossenoeo as iohows commenc­ ing 64 68 feet Nolh of the center of said Section; thence North 47 degrees 30’ West 360 36 tost to the True Ptace of Beginning, thence South 42 de­ grees 30* West 165 00 toot; thence North 47 de­ grees 30' West. 15 64 toet. thence North 42 de­ grees 30 East. 165 00 teat, thence South 47 de­ grees 30' East 15 84 toet to the Ptace of Begin­ ning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated: May 13. 1999 Banc One Financial Services. Inc. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys for Banc One Financial Services. Inc. 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #990101025 Hawks (6-10) Short Foreclosure Notice - (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles D. Blackbum. a married person to Plymouth Capitol Company. Inc Mortgagee, dated March 27. 1996. and recorded on March 28. 1996, in Liber 655. on page 625 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Residential Funding Corporation by an assign­ ment dated May 15. 1996. and recorded on De­ cember 29. 1996. in Document #1022919, Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDREDS FORTY EIGHT AND 87/100 - Dol­ lars ($102,648 87). including interest at 14.00% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1 00 o'clock p.m., on July 22. 1999 Said premises are situated m Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ senbed as: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 2. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 2. THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST. 187544 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE TO THE CENTERLINE OF SHRINER ROAD. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 28 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 340 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 88 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST. 280 00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTER­ LINE. THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 23 MIN­ UTES 48 SECONDS EAST 334 99 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST. 432 83 FEET. THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 32 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 334 92 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned tn according with 1948CL 600 3241a, In which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 10. 1999 Residential Funding Corporation. Mortgagee PETZ & ASSOCIATES. PC 20902 Mack Grosse Pointe Woods. Ml 48236 #1383-1 (7/6) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 10. 1999 < < me l< think < I it... Athletes still good role models; need to do more One of the most often-heard comments any sports writer hears while out covering the beat is how professional athletes should not be considered as role models Politicians, successful business leaders, rock stars, movie stars... yes. Professional athletes, well they're not role models, just ask Sir Charles. You here it from anyone... anywhere. And their comments make a lot of sense because there have been so many tragedies and bad-behavior moments that our professional athletes have been associated with or got caught in. Daryl Strawberry, Latire11 Sprewcll. Albert Belle, Dennis Rodman. Michael Irvin. Chris Webber Mike Tyson, Charles Barkley, Claude Lemieux, the 1998 U.S. hockey team... we could go on and on here. Some would say that it's the media's fault for making too much of these horrific stories and not making enough about the heart-warming ones. These critics say dial newspapers and other media sources should focus more on the positive and not focus so much on the negative. So it’s our job to make them look good. But professional sports also have plenty of heroes who not only care and give, but also have been educated on a very importarit rule of life: Do The Right Thing. Ain't that right Spike? Obviously athletes like Joe Dumars, Grant Hill Brian Grant. Cal Ripken Jr., Derek Jeter, Ken Griffey Jr., Steve Yzennan, Sammy Sosa and Doug Flutie learned this along their journeys into stardom. Do the right thing is something that all professional athletes should strive to do and not just when it comes to the drugs and their tasteless behaviors that are often shown in public. What gets me more than anything else is when millionaire athletes hold out for the sake of making a few more million dollars. It sort of like when a big-time corporation closes a plant that's making record-setting profits just to taste a little more of that green. If these jocks have a contract (and I’m talking specifically to you Barry Sanders) abide by it. Just do it. Ain't that right Phil Knight? There are many athletes out there doing the right things. They may not'bc the jocks who are hitting the most homers and slamming the most dunks, but there are many talented jocks who not only put up solid numbers, but remember what sports are just sports. • Oldsmobile Classic Aug. 23­ 29: Michigan's only LPGA tournament, the Oldsmobile Classic, will return to Lansing Aug 23-29 so start thinking about it now. For more information on the professional tourney, call (517) 372-4653. • Flavorbest Apple Run July 17: Runners and walkers will hit the streets of Sparta Saturday, July 17 at 8:30 a.m. for the ninth annual 5K Michigan Flavoriiest Apple Run and 5K fitness walk. Everyone is welcome to participate and entry forms arc available at all ChoiceOneBank locations. You can also call (616) 887-8052 to have an entry form mailed to you. The registration fee is $15 if postmarked by July 17. A Children's Run is also planned. For more information, call Sue Moody at (616) 887-1150. Talk to you icon. Area thinclads record top finishes at State finale A number of Barry County track and field athletes posted some very impressive times and finishes last Saturday al the MHSAA State finals in Bay City and Saginaw One area team. Middleville's girls squad, placed 13th in the Class B meet in Bay City by netting 14 points. Top finishes for Coach Tammy Benjamin's Lady Trojans were Jessica Crowley in the long jump (fifth. 16­ 11). Danielle Quisenberry in the 1600 (fifth, 5:13.16), Danielle Quisenberry in the 3200 (third. 11:30.32) and Melissa Quisenberry in the 3200 (12:02). Danielle Quisenberry was named All­ Stale and Academic All-State along with Crowley. The Lady Trojans 1600 relay team of freshman Rachel Norton, sophomore Erin Robertson, sophomore Casey Warner and sophomore Jen Verkerke recorded their best lime of 4:15.9 al the State finals. Delton Kellogg's Mary Henson in the 800 (seventh. 2:21.67) and Caledonia's Stephanie Algcra in the shot put (fifth. 37-10) also tallied points for their respective teams. Caledonia and Middleville athletes also registered points in the boys final The Scots had a third place 53-0 1/4 from Chad Wangerin in the shot pot. while tlie Trojans received a fifth place, 4:27.38 from Ryan Hesselink in the 1600. Hesselink was also an All-State Academic selection. Maple Valley's girls also traveled to Stale in Saginaw and achieved a fifth place. 8-0 from Rebecca Wilson in the pole vault. Netters end stellar season The Hastings varsity boys tennis squad traveled to East Grand Rapids for regionals and scored 10 points to place fifth. East placed first with *18 points and Catholic Central was second with 13 points. Middleville was just in front of the Saxons with 11 points. Josh Hendershot scored three points at No. 3 singles, making it all the way to the finals. The No. 1 doubles team of Tony Bownc and Jorge Lluch tallied two points. Matt Bradley scored one point at No. 1 singles, Steve Storrs racked up a point al No. 2 singles, Kyle Winkler at No. 4 singles wvn a point. Rich Smith and Jim Storms registered a point at No. 2 doubles and a point was also obtained by Sean Fortier and Jeremy Butler at No. 3 doubles. The Saxons had two players who were named to the All-OK White team, Bradley and Storrs. The two were also named the teams MVPs. Best records on tlie season were netted by Storrs at No 2 singles (16-6), Hendershot at No. 3 (16-6), Bradley at No. 1 (15-6) and Bowne at No. 4 singles and No. 1 doubles (14-5). Hastings finished 9-2 and were third in the O-K White Junior Golf Program to soon hit HCC links The 1999 Junior Golf Program at the Hastings Country Club gets rolling Friday, June 18 for boys and girls ages 6-17. Instructions will be given by Hastings High School golf coach Bruce Krueger who will be assisted by Scott Long. It will include instructions on etiquette, rules, putting, chipping and the full swing. Dates tor the program arc Friday. June 18, Friday, June 25, Friday, Julv 2, Friday, July 9 and Friday. July 16 Tlie Junior Club Championship will be held Friday, July 30. Beginners (one year or less golf experience) will be from 9-10 a.m.. intermediate (one to three years) will be from 10-11 a.m. and advanced (over three years of experience) is from 11 a.m—noon. Cost is S20 for first child, S 10 for second child and a S40 maximum charge per family. For more information on tlie Junior Golf Program, call the Hastings Country Club at (616) 945-2756 Leinaar leaves Delton home; sets Gaylord goals I .caving Ixunc is always difficult But Karen Leinaar realizes that her dedicated work in prep sports directs her to a new place with new opportunities and diallenges After a long tenure with Delton Kellogg Schools, where she served as athletic director. Leinaar will move into the post of AD July 5 at Gaylord High School. Gaylord, the largest Class B high school in the slate, has a wellestablished athletic program and appears to be on the rise as far as numbers and opportunities are concerned. In the fall. Gaylord serves as host of a 48-leam golf tournament and a 40-tcam cross country race. In the winter, the school stages a 25-team wrestling event that requires the use of five mats. "I will have Io learn about three new sports, swimming, hockey and skiing," Leinaar said of her new athletic assignment in Gaylord. "It's always good to learn new things." And there is more to ihe Gaylord experience such as "gorgeous" trees, great golf courses and the shortest growing season in the entire state Still, leaving Delton is not easy "There's such a family here, it's going to be tough for me going to a new place., that's something that's never going to be replaced," Leinaar said. Leinaar worked in die Delton Kellogg school system die past 17 1/2 years and before dial she went to school there. As a student al Delton Kellogg High School, Leinaar participated in volleyball and track and field. In 1977, as a senior sparkler Leinaar was named DK's Female Athlete of the Year After graduating from high school, Leinaar attended Michigan State University and received a bachelor of science degree in 1982 At MSU, she was active in many school-related activities including student government and organizing a run that benefited the March of Dimes. Leinaar returned home to Delton in 1982 and helped start the summer school program. She also held positions as a substitute teacher, an in-school suspension teacher, a coach for re Idle school track and volleyball, and she look on the job of middle school athletic director in 1985. Three years later (1988), Leinaar became the athletic director at the high scliool and the middle school and her experience in the other positions helped her to find success in her administrative duties. "There lias not been a job dial has not strengthened me in becoming an athletic director," Leinaar said. "The more that you can do in those areas, the belter you can understand the daily problems and the rewards. The experiences taught me what education is all about." While continuing her work with Delton Kellogg schools, Leinaar went back to school and earned a master of arts degree in administration in 1994 from Western Michigan University. Never complacent that she had already learned enough. Leinaar continued her quest and gained a "wider vision of what this job entails ’ "Having done these kinds of things gives you a bigger picture," Leinaar said. "You have to be a people person to do the job, you almost have to like organized chaos. It's not a job to me. it's something that I believe in." Leinaar's job as athletic director has been made easier because she b.s had a Athletic director Karen Leinaar looks forward to the new challenges that await her at Gaylord High School. great staff of coaches to work with al Delton Kellogg. Only three head vanity coaches out of 15 do not work full-time in the school system and many of those individuals also hold positions as educators "It makes life pretty easy, not every school is like that," Leinaar said. "If you have established goals, you will find the best people (for the positions)." 7ri not a job to me, its something I believe in. ” Karen Leinnar Athletics at the high school level serve many needs to those students who participate in them: having something fun and healthy to do. learning how to operate as part of a group and achieving success, not necessarily in terms of wins or losses. The goal of the Michigan High School Athletic Association that Leinaar shares is to "keep high school and middle school athletics amateur, while providing opportunities for everybody without the concern of gender, monetary or race." In Leinaar's words: "Providing an equal playing field across the state" Finding coaches who believe in those needs is something that Leinaar has always aimed to accomplish, "striving to find the best person to work with our kids." A solid coaching staff is just one thing that Leinaar can take pride in. Facilities, the Delton Kellogg Athletic Hall of Fame and victories on the fields (22 Kalamazoo Valley Association titles) and in molding students' lives have also played big pans in developing her energy and enthusiasm. The facilities here are some of the best around, supported and open to the community," Leinaar said. "The thousands of kids dial we have had in some sliape or form have been a bright star. The Hall of Fame gives us a chance to recognize our top achievers." Facilities and individuals who have supported the Panther sports program have made it possible for Delton Kellogg to host some big tournaments in recent years, including the first State cheerleading championship a year ago, which was televised throughout Michigan. "The tournaments have been very successful and that goes back to the coaching staff. It wouldn't be possible without those who have helped," Leinaar added "Anytime you can offer facilities and a work force (to run the tournaments), it can only be a positive. It takes an entire community." Great advancements have been made in female athletics during the last 20 years and Leinaar believes that the success gained can be attributed to cducatHxi and liard work. "We have made progress across the entire ranks; there are many opportunities now that weren't there 20 years ago: salaries... coaches... officials," Leinaar said. "We watched all of the mistakes that were made in the men's programs (and) the women's programs have learned from those mistakes. It's not perfect and I'm not sure if there will ever be perfection, but Title IX has come a long way and has caused a lot of things to change * At Delton Kellogg, positive change has come as well Goals have been reached in the process. "I've met many of my goals and now it's time for new challenges." Leinaar said. "It's time for me to leave home and reach for new goals." Taking her new position at Gaylord and leaving the town where she went to school, participated in athletics and served as an educator for many years is not an easy move for Leinaar "It's lough to say good-bye." Leinaar said "This has always been my home, hut there are new challenges and opportunities. I will always be a pan of Delton. Without these folks and opportunities, I wouldn't be who I am." Panthers fall in softball district to hot Wildcats Delton Kellogg's softball team gave state-ranked Wayland all it wanted for three innings Saturday at the Class B district tournament An RBI single by senior Christy NeSmith scored fellow classmate Jenny Gale from third to make it 2-1 Wayland. The Wildcats, however, responded with three runs in the top of fourth and were never challenged after that, eventually winning 12-1. Squandered chances to score runs and defensive miscues in the field resulted in the 11-run outcome. Delton put three runners on base in the second inning, but not one crossed home plate. Ir the sixth, the Wildcats tallied four runs and did so in part to some shabby Panther defense. Wayland also scored three times in the fifth and three times in the seventh. PANTHERS... Continued on page 12 Delton Kellogg's Alison Thornton (11) attempts to make a play at third as a Wildcat base runner and coach Cheri Ritz evaluate the scoring opportunity. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 10.1999 - Page 11 Athletes fight hard to get back; looking forward Hastings' first trip to the Class B Stale Final Basketball Four in 1998 was somewhat painful for Luke Warner Warner ruptured the ACT cartilage on his right knee during the *98 hoop campaign and was forced to watch the playoff run from the sidelines "I wish that 1 could have been out there playing." Warner said. The injury not only kept him out of action on the hardcouns. but required the recent HHS graduate to go through some extensive rehabilitation. So when the Saxons made their return visit to the Breslin Center March 26 with Warner in the lineup, it was a real emotional experience "I was really hoping dial we could get there again and we did." Warner explained. "Il was one of ihe fastest recoveries that they (Pennock Hospital s staff who worked with Warner through the injury) had ever seen. I was back by the end of July (1998) and ready to play football.” A few years ago. an ACL injury usually translated into the end of an athletic career or al least a long rehabilitation, which often meant that a jock could play the sport, but not as well as before. Tliat's not the case any more, thanks in part to modem advances made tn medicine Warner said that running, lifting and other activities helped him to get back on the field or on those hardcourts. He said that Matt Goschke, from Pennock and the athletic trainer for the Saxons, and his family gave him tlie drive and the means to make it back, which he did with plenty of determination. The injury to Warner was similar to the one his good friend. Jim Storms, had experienced the year previous. Storms was actually finishing his rehabilitation when Warner started his workouts. Storms was not to be denied in his comeback quest and the same could certainly be said about Warner's remarkable recovery. "You just can't keep this kid out" Goschke said of Warner, "h’s such a great comeback story; he (Warner) has a great work ethic." For five months. Warner worked to get back. The first Final Four trip required him to be wheeled out onto die Breslin court. The second saw him playing in a starring role "jL.sajd,a Jot. for .him and his determination," Goschke added. "He took the initiative " Saxon sluggers win two more The Hastings Saxons 14 and under baseball team improved its record to 5-2 last week with wins over the Marshall Reds and the Barry County Optimists. Hastings' baggers beat the Reds 8-4 and the Optimist 9-3. In the win over Marshall collected 1 ’ hits with Donnini providing a triple and DeVries a double. Schmidt was the winning pitcher The Saxons managed eight hits in the Optimist triumph including a two-base rap by Dustin Bowman. Bowman was also the winning pitcher, fanning a season-high 11. LEGAL NOTICE Luke Warner was one Saxon who made his way back after injury to play starring roles on the HHS baseball, basketball and football squads. Injuries have come to many athletes at Hastings High over the last couple of years, but the ailmcnLs have not kept those Saxons out for very long. Adam Whitney and Andy Keller join their fellow seniors, Warner and Storms, in being able to talk about their incredible injury recoveries. Whitney broke his L 5 vertebrae during his freshman year, but eventually made it back for basketball and baseball "I had to wear a brace for four months... just after that a C-T scan showed that it was healed up." Whitney said. "Il’s still sore, but I have no regrets. I was fortunate to liave a great sports career." The 1998 HHS homecoming king. Whitney credits Goschke and Dee Lowell for helping him to gel back m shape. Keller also broke his L 5 in the fall of his freshman season, but eventually made it back onto the gridiron, the hard courts and the ball fields. He actually broke the L 5 in the thi d game of the football season, but played the rest of die game. Keller returned to basketball midway through his freshman campaign and went on to enjoy many great athletic moments before tearing ligaments in his left ankle during the first football game of his senior season. He missed four weeks of action, but returned in the sixtii game to kick and the seventh game to kick and play defense. Keller says his back and ankle arc all right and he looks forward to more glorious football moments as a member of the Hope College pigskin squad, beginning next fall as a freshman. Was the work dial the athletes liad to endure worth it? The answer, across die board, is most definitely, thanks in part to the advancemenLs made in medicine. Michigan. Yankee Springs Township SEC 19. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST COM NW COR SEC 19 T3N-R10W TH N 89 DEG 4105- E 903 FT. TO POB TH N 89 DEG 41 05’ E 540 FT, TH S 000 DEG 35 2Z W 1313 66 FT. TH S 00 DEG 22 28’ E 453 49 FT. TH N 89 DEG 59’12" W 414 74 FT. TH N 00 DEG 2228’ W 818 34 FT. TH S 89 DEG 4105’ W 109 35 FT. TH N 946 28 FT TO POB SPLIT 1991 FR 019-026-00 Parcel No 08-15-019-026-10 Commonly known as: Vacant Amount Paid $1138 65 Deed #694 Amount Due $1707 97 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES . Tax tor the year 1992 (Signed) Taxvest Ltd. Partnership P.O. Box 4008 East Lansing. Ml 48826 TO: Andrew Misak. Spouse of Andrew Misak; Bonita Misak; Dennis A Misak; Misak Hauling and Disposal. Inc. unknown, unascertained. Undeter­ mined, unborn heirs, devises, legatees, and as­ signs. including those who are legally incompetent to act on their own behalf said individuals being persons indicated to have some interest in the land above described according to Barry Counfy records (6*10) Hastings was limited to just three hiLs in an 11-1 Class B district baseball loss to Gull Lake Saturday al Wayland Union High School Senior Josh Bundy collected two of the Saxon hits and fellow senior Adam Whitney had the other base rap. Both Bundy and Whitney each had a hit that went for two bases. Whitney's double in the fifth inning scored Bundy for die team's lone score. Bundy and Whitney were one-fourth of Hastings* senior class that contributed in so many ways. "They were all a classy bunch of guys; we just didn't get any breaks," Hastings Coach Jason Hoefler said. " HIRE... continued on pace 13 Mizuno Junior Tour ready for second season in area The Mizuno Junior Tour starts its second season soon widi the first of its three new tour stops. The opening dale is June 18 and the location is die Grand I .edge Country Club. Driving accuracy is a must at this course. Owncr/operator Jim Lipkowitz has placed hundreds of pine trees through the course, making it advantageous keeping die ball in play. The second new tour stop is Willow Wood and tour players will take to that Portland course July 26. Even though the course is young, it is in excellent condition. Willow Wood offers large rolling greens and a lew interesting par fours wlierc the trees and traps come into play. The final tournament of the year is July 29 at the Lansing Country Club, the tiiird new stop this season. Ihe field at LCC will be limited to 60 golfers. It is considered one of the most difficult courses in the area and will be a challenge with many well-placed bunkers and green-side traps. The greens are some of die fastest the tour players will compete on. Other tour slops include Centennial Acres near Sunfield (June 22), Rolling Hills/Shadow Ridge near Ionia (June 30), the Hastings Country Club (July 9). die Morrison Lake Golf Course near Saranac (July 16) and die Mullenhurst Golf Course near Delton (July 19). This year, the Mizuno Junior Tour will award direc $500 scholarships to year 2000 graduates. Winners will be determined by blind draw July 29 al the luinsing Country Club. One scholarship will be presented by Tai Gearhart, a representative of die Lansing Area State Farm Agents. Another S500 scholarship will be sponsored by the Mizuno Junior 1\xir. The diird'award has been donated by Mike Borland, a Mizuno area representative. Last year’s Mizuno Scholarship recipient was Kevin McNutt from I-aton Rapids. For more information, or to request entry forms, call tournament director Mike Booher at (517) 726-1066. Application forms can be obtained on die Internet at www.MizunoJrTour.com. Tour updates, tee times and tournament results will also be posted on the web site. Junior Saxons stand in second in Mid Michigan Splitting its pair of games over the past week, the Hastings Junior Saxons 12 and under baseball team moved to 8-2 and second place in the Mid Michigan league Ihe Junior Saxons beat Eaton Rapids 18-10, but lost to Charlotte 22-6. Playing their first game under the lights, the Junior Saxons scored six runs in die final two innings to beat Rapids by eight runs. Mike Stonehouse and Andy Griggs sliared the mound duties for Hastings, while Brandon Johnson and Andrew Vincent each collected two hits. Tlie next day. the Junior Saxons had to go up against an undefeated Charlotte squad and the Orioles proved to be too much. Johnson and Kevin Davis led the tcam’.w hitting attack with two hits apiece NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED To the owner or owners of any and all interests in or liens upon the properly desenbed: TAKE NOTICE Sate was lawfuBy made of the following desenbed property for unpaid taxes on the property, and that the undersigned has title to that property under tax deed or deeds issued for the property You are entitled to a reconveyance of this property within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the property ts located, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the ser­ vice and/or cost of publication of the notice The service or publication costs shaft be the same as if tor personal service of a summons on commenc­ ing a civil action. w„hout other additional cost or charge If payment as desenbed in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ings for possession of the property Descriptions of the Land: Barry County. State of Hits hard to come as baseball Saxons end year at districts REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN Team Name Team Name Team Name Captain ■ Captain i Captain Phone # i Phone # ■ Phone # TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KELLER ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 15 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the pawng and other improvements to Keltef Road, a public road (the ‘Improvements’), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage on the roads to be improved in the apo­ dal assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said improvements shall be specialty assessed against each of the fetowing described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: KELLER ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 15 Lots and parcels numbered 08-007-017-006-00 06-007-018-007-23 08-007-330-007-00 08-007-017-015-00 08-007-018-009-00 08-007-330-008-00 08-007-017-016-00 08-007-018-013-00 08-007-330-008-20 08-007-330-002-00 08-007-018-014-00 08-007-330-008-50 08-007-330-009-00 08-007-320-001-00 08-007-330-012-00 08-007-330-010-00 08-007-320-002-00 08-007-330-013-00 08-007-330-021-00 08-007-320-003-00 08-007-330-015-00 TO BE HELD 08-007-018-001-00 08-007-320-004-00 08-007-330-016-00 JUNE 14,199Q 08-007-018-002-00 08-007-320-005-00 08-007-018-004-00 08-007-320-006-00 08-007-330-017-00 08-007-018-002-10 08-007-330-001-00 08-007-330-018-00 08-007-018-006-00 08-007-330-001-50 08-007-330-019-00 08-007-018-007-00 08-007-330-003-00 08-007-330-020-00 08-007-018-007-10 08-007-330-004-00 08-007-330-022-00 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 14, 1999. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORN­ ING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At tne regular school election there will be elected two (2) members to the board of education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 2003. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: Keith A Beach Anthony Crosariol Wilbur Glenn Tammy Wasserman John W. Wells Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m. Friday. June 11.1999. 08-007-018-007-20 08-007-330-005-00 08-007-018-007-22 08-007-330-006-00 08-007-330-016-50 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Hope will hold a public hear­ ing on Monday, the 21st day of June. 1999. at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall. 5643 S. Wai Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. in said Township, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements. the proposed special assessment distnet. and all other matters relating to said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election This Notice is given by order of the board of education DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education_________________________________________ Township of Hope MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope Dated June 8. 1999 Sylvia Forster, Clerk �Page 12 - The Nestings Banner - Thursday. June 10. 1999 • BASEBALL • SCORES Host ‘Cats crank homers; beat Panther baggers It's not an easy assignment to play the host Wayland Wildcats at Phil Regan Field to open the Class B district baseball tournament The Delton Kellogg baggers, though, faced that challenge last Saturday and remained competitive until the 'Cais hit a couple of balls out of the yard. Wayland won on io win the baldc 8l and look the championship contest versus Gull latke 3-2 The first 'Cat homer against Delton came oft the bat of John Paul Damveld during the third inning. The second long ball came an inning later and was smacked by Bob Miklusicax. For the Panthers, offensive sparks came from the bats of Scon Stopber. Jamie Samis and Joe McFadden. Stopber bad a double and scored the team's lone run in the sixth inning. Samis went 3-for-4 and McFadden collected the team’s final hit in the third inning before being called out al third base Delton. 11-13 overall and 8-6 for second place in the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA) standings, could not muster the hits and runs needed io make it a contest. *It can't hurt playing at borne, but I feel that we beat ourselves," Delton Couch Gary West said "We had to score a little more * West saui that Samis, a senior, would have pitched the championship game if Delton would have gotten by Wayland in its opener. Samis will play baseball next year at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Jake Marlow was Delton's starting pitcher in the contest versus the Wildcats. Il was a season that West, and many others associated with the Panthers' program, will not soon forget. "The kids made great strides and did everything we asked them to do." West said. Be INFORMED! Subscribe to the BANNER Can 616-945-9554 AABC Standings PetWee Reese National Overall Marshall Cardinals Strikers Wes Crane Service Diamond King Dexter Lake Angels 4-1 2-2 3-0 1-2 0-5 8-0 8-1 5-3 4-4 3-4 1-6 4-0 5-1 2-3 3-2 1-4 0-4 American Marshall Bartie Kids FOP Astros Assoc. Const D&J/M-66 Mariners Bengals Land O'Lakes Feed A Mound Gathering... Saxon Brooke Rizor leads the softballers in a mound-held chat on Saturday. Hastings’ season came to a close with a lose to Plainwell at the district tournament. Sandy Koufax Mel’s Indians EPI Orioles Hastings Saxons Quality Servc/M-66 Manners Lumbertown B.C. Optimists Marshall Reds Dodgers Hastings Hurricanes Dexter Lake Cubs 8-0 6-1 5-3 5-3 4-4 2-5 2-5 1-4 1-5 0-5 • SOFTBALL • SCORES The Panther baseball team comes together on the mound to discus strategy. PANTHERS...continued from page "We have played lough againsl gtxxl competition like (Kalamazoo) Christian and Mattawan and we did dial today for the first five innings until we fell apart." Dellon Kellogg Coach Kelly Yoder said. "We just didn't play defense behind her (pitcher Jenny Gale)." The Panthers did collect six hits with Jackie Prougb getting two and Jill Vickery, NeSmith, Lisa Wilcockson and Gale each gening one "We left a lot of runners on base." Yoder said. "But their baiting order 1-9 is very strong and when they got going, we were in trouble." Wayland continued its hot hitting in the championship contest, ousting Plainwell 22-0. Delton Kcl'.igg ended die year with an overall record of 12-10. It was a team that Yoder thoroughly enjoyed coaching. "They have been a great group of girls who have worked well together." Yoder said Panther pitcher Jenny Gale delivers one to home plate versus the Wildcats. Women * Softball B RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS FLBAM TAKE NOTICE that a puttie heanng concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday. June 16. commencing at 700 o’clock p m at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 8, 1999 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. PLHAM TAKK FURTHER NOTICK that the items to be 10 Hastings Men's Softball League A League W-L Olde Towne Tavern AY........................... 3-0 Carpenter Plumbing................................4-1 Blarney Stone (Black)........................... 3-1 No Pref. Towing...................................... 2-1 Blarney Slone (Madd Dawgs)................2-3 Gale Plumbing.........................................0-3 Dairy Queen/True Value........................ 0-5 B League Tops On Defense... Brian McLaughlin has just finished another hockey season with the Battle Creek Hockey Association. It was his fifth campaign with the BCHA. McLaughlin, of Hastings, was one of the top defensemen on the Blue Devil Squirt travel team that were 30-15 and placed 15th out of 80 Michigan teams. BriareMcLaughlin is the aon of Mau and Debra McLaughlin. (Photo provided) 1. Considerebon of the appfecatran of Kevin and Stacy Anderson for rezonmg of property located a! 1250 Peets Road described as THAT PART OF THE SW FRACTIONAL 1/4. SECTION 6. T3N. R9W. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHI­ GAN DESCRIBED AS COM AT THE SW COR OF THE SD SEC , TH N 00 DEG 03'10-E 966 0 FT ALG THE W LN OF SO SW 1/4 TO THE POB: TH N 00 DEG 03'10* E 334 35 FT ALG THE W LN OF SO SW 1/4 TO THE N LN OF THE S ■’/Z SW 1/4: TH N 89 DEG 48'00* E 1305 0 FT; ALG SO K LN; TH S 00 DEG 03’10* W 334 35 FT. TH S 89 DEG 48’CO* W 1305 0 FT TO THE POB TOGETHER WITH A 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND UTILITY PUR­ POSE OVER THE S 00 FEET OF THE N 400 35 FT OF THE W 1305 FT OF SD S 1/2. SW 1/4. This property is currently zoned *AG* Agricultural Distort The applicant seeks rezoning to the *RR* Rural Residential District 2. A proposed permitted use in the *C3* General Business District. The permitted use would include OPEN AIR BUSI­ NESS as described in Section 3.71 of Rutland Charter Township's Zoning Ordinance THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 1-800-237-2379 •10 kwrtf st * Kotamatoo. McNgan 4W01 • 345-2900 5. Such and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLKAM TAKK FURTHER NOTICK that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to rec­ ommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accord­ ingly. either at or following the public heanng MAM TAKK FURTHKR NOTICK that, upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township win provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or senrices should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number ksted below All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above pro­ posed amendments ^ornappie RN SUPERVISOR MIRY SYSTBi OF SOUTHWEST NKHG4H.NC PLKAM TAKK FURTHER NOTTCH that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use plan may be examined at said pub­ lic heanng CHARGE NURSE We currently have one full-time opening on our 2nd shift for an RN Supervisor. Candidates should have LTC and supervisory experience. Interested candidates should submit a com­ pleted application with attached resume to: Jackie Sparks. RN - Director of Nursing Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. MI 49058 EOE RN/LPN Casual & On Call Positions Available at Barry Conununity Hospice Choose your own hours. On call positions work from home. Would you like to work in the rewarding field of end-of-life care? Great opportunity to get your foot in the door and earn extra money. Excel­ lent. competitive wages, mileage, orien­ tation. Interested? Call Kay Rowley, RN 1-800-681-4985 or 948-8452 Varney Const. 3-1 Newton Well Service............................. 3-1 Jamun Const............................................ 3-1 Hastings Mfg.............................................3-1 TNR............................................................ 1-2 Complete Lawn Care.............................. 1-3 Olde Towne Tavern (boys).....................1-3 Home Run Leaders - C. Herringa 6, M. Smith 5, T. Lubitz 5, R. Meehan 4, D. Miller 4, J. Lyons 4, E. Carr 4. Lasts Weeks Results Varney Const. 14, Lawn Care 3; OTT (boys) 21, TNR 19; Newton 23, OTT tBcys) 15; Madd Dawgs 10, Dairy Queen 4; Of I Is AY 36, Gale Plumbing 2; No Pref. Towing 28, Blarney Stone (black) 27; Mfg. 7, Jarman Const. 0; Carpenter Plumbing 51, Dairy Queen 4; Carpenter Plumbing 21, Gale Plumbing 11. This Week's Games Thursday, June 10 - 6:30. Gale Plumbing vs. Blarney Stone (Madd Dawgs), 7:30, Gale Plumbing vs. No Pref. Towing; 8:30, OTT Alt vs. Blarney Stone (Black). Friday, June 11 - 6:30, Carpenter Plumb­ ing vs. OTT AY; 7:30, Lawn Care vs. Hast­ ings Mfg. One full-time position opening on our 2nd shift for a Charge Nurse. Interested candidates should submit a completed application with resume to: Be—ment WW Repair by Wat Anchor 3. A proposed addition of *C3* in Section 20.26 (D) of Rutland 4. A proposed new Section 20.17 Private Roads of Rutland Charter Township's Zoning Ordinance Due to inaccurate information provided io tlie Hastings Banner, josh Storm (1997) was mis-identified in a photo on page 10 of the June 3 publication. Jackie Sparks. RN - Director of Nursing Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE consaiereo mctuoe, in oner, me roaowmg. 99 Blimey Stone.......................................... 1-0 P-Ring ...................................................... |X) Flexfab B.................................................Q.| Hastings Mutual..................................... 0-1 CORRECTION: Robin McKenna. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 League 5-3 3-4 3-3 1-6 0-8 HEALTH CARE CAREER Working in health care requires a sense of devotion, caring and reliability. We feel these are a few of the key characteristics that make excellent nursing as­ sistants. If you would like to train for a nursing as­ sistant position in our skilled nursing facility, apply in person at Thomapple Manor. Our next class will run from June I6lh to July 1st. Starting wage is $8.11 per hour with excellent benefits available. Cass’is not held on the weekends. Apply by June 10th. 1999. ‘fflornapple 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 Notice o* Mnrtgn* Foreclosure Sate THB HRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hat bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Batty Lou Hathaway, a single woman (or jmel mort­ gagors) To TMS Mortgage Inc., dba ha Money Store. Mortgagee, dated July 7 1997, and recorded on July 9. 1997 in Uber Ji, on Page 328. Barry County Records. MP ^gan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the The Bank of New York As Trustee under the Pooling and Ser­ vicing Agreement dated as of August 31, 1997, Series 1997-C, as assignee by an assignment dated August 15. 1998, which was recorded on December 14. 1998, in Document No 1022307, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE AND 71/100 dollars ($37,143.71). inducing interest at 11.500% par annum. Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1:00 pm on July 1. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Commencing at the Northwest comer, thence East 530 feet along the North line of said prop­ erty; thence South 240 feet on a line paralei with the West line of said property; thence West 530 feet on a line paraMei with the North line of said property; thence North 240 feet on the West line of said property to the point of beginning of the following described property: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the South­ west 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, and running thence East 16 and 2/100 chains thence North 24 and 92/100 drains; thence West 16 and 2/100 chains; thence South 24 and 92/100 chains todhe place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(«) from the date of such sale. Dated May 20. 1999 The Bank of New York As Trustee FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys for The Bank of New York As Trustee 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #990505496 Mustangs (6/17) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 10. 1999 - Page 13 HHS softballers fall at Wayland The softball Saxons scored first, but their lead didn't last long. Hastings dropped a 15-1 decision to Plainwell Saturday in Class B district action at Wayland Union High School. In the top of the first. Coach Mary Lesage's blue and gold softballers got on the txxtrd. But the Trojans tallied five runs in tlie bottom of the first to go up 5-1 and led 15-1 in the bottom of die third. Errors, possibly the result of not playing for two and a half weeks, played a big part in the lopsided score. The Saxons made 10 errors, many leading to Trojan tallies. "Not playing for two and a half weeks killed us," Ixsagc said. "It gets you out of the thinking process." Offensively for Hastings, Michelle Griggs and Brooke Rizor eadi went 3- for-3 and Allison Morgan collected one hit. One of Rizor's hits resulted in die Saxons' lone run Erika Simpson and Katie Allerding saw time on the mound for Hastings. Lesage said it was a real pleasure to work with this year's Saxon squad "They're very nice girls and it has been a pleasure to work with them." Lesage said. HITS... coottnuBd from poso 11 Hastings' Michelle Griggs retreats beck to first in the team's softball battle with Plainwell. Gull lake's pitchers were on the top of their game Saturday. Jake Scott allowed one hit and fanned four in three innings of work, while Travis Tomlinson struck out one and allowed two hits the rest of the way. Brian Dunn and Matt Larsen both saw tune on the mound for die Saxons Gull Lake scored three times in die second inning, two in the third and six more times in the fifth inning. "We didn't play bad," Hoefler said. "It was kind of true to how our season has went, they had the better pitching. Gull Lake was on a roll after beating Plainwell." Gull Lake beat Plainwell in pre­ districts 4-3 before knocking off the Saxons that ended their year al 5-25. In the championship, however, the Blue Devils' campaign also came to an end with a 3-2 loss to die host Wildcats. Josh Bundy (3) scores the lone Hastings run in action Saturday at Wayland Union High School. Saxon Andy Keller (5) prepares to meet the ball in Saturday’s district game versus Gull Lake. Sensiba comes close, settles for ASA second Dave Sensiba returned to bis hometown area and nearly won Saturday's 300-lap American Speed Association AC-Delco Battery Late Model Stock Car feature at the Berlin Raceway. As it turned out, however, the Middleville native finished second in the main event behind Mike Miller. Sensiba wound up I I39 seconds behind Miller. There wire seven lead changes among five drivers and Sensib- led from laps 2 to 63 Miller led from laps 64-98 and 205-300. Sensiba was the fastest of 32 qualifiers with a tune of 16.639 seconds or 94.7o5 miles per hour. It was his fifth pole position and 'be eighth of his career. Problems on pit slops might have cost him a first career victory. "We kept getting blocked in on pit road." Sensiba said, "We were passing cars on the 'rack and then losing ground in the pits. Early in the race we could run anywhere on the track, but the car was tight and I kept spinning the tires getting off the comers " Sensiba is now 10th in ASA points with 834. Tim Sauter holds first place honors with 1.028 points. Ross Meeuwscn was the winner of the 25-lap Super Slocks feature. 1-96 SPEEDWAY... It was a night of firsts al the New 96 Speedway last Saturday, as all of the drivers that won picked up their first victones al the Lake Odessa oval. Taking those first firsts were Greg Wheeler in the Sprint Cars feature. Randy Ruesink in the IMCA Mnrfifieds Dave Sensiba and Jim Brown in the Street Stocks finale. Jim Maxim started in the front row of the 20-lap IMCA feature and led through the opening laps before Ruesink and Jason Seeley overlook him The New 96 will present the NTPA Power Pull '99 Thursday-Saturday and die Sprints. IMCA Modificds and Street Slocks return to the local race track the following week. KALAMAZOO SPEEDWAY... A couple of fifth place finishes highlighted the area achievements at the Kalamazoo Speedway Larry Dahlke Jr. finished fifth in the Super Late Models after qualifying 14th. He currently stands 15th in the points. Brandon Lyons was 17th in the A feature and qualifying third. He is 13 th in points. Brad Shellcnbarger also scored a fifth in the Factory Stocks feature after qualifying 11th. Shellcnbarger stands ninth in the point.standings. Brian Bergakker was eighth in the feature and John TerMeer wound up ninth. Bergakker is 11th in the points and TerMeer is 13<h. In the Auto Value Sprints, Wayne Landon qualified eighth out of 23 cars and ended up sixth. This Saturday a full three-in-onc show featuring NAS£AIL.Winsion Racing Series Super I -ale Models. Limited Late Models and Factory will run at Kalamazoo along with the Ixgcnd cars. New to the speedway is a Winston scoring tower and Kalamazoo is the only short track anywhere to be equipped with this technology. Cost of admission is $10. HALL OF FAME EXPANDS... The Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame lias grown. New members recently inducted arc Gail Cobb of Ada, John Fredricks and Danny Foster of Detroit, Duane Knoll of Muskegon. Jim a.id Mary Jo Ledford of Stanton. Rod McLean of Lansing, Bob Patterson of St. Johns, Jimmy Roberts of Coleman, Lyle Roberts of Kalamazoo and Della Woods of luikc Orion. The induction ceremony will be held at the English Hills Terrace in Grand Rapids Sunday Nov. 7. For more information, call Dan Van Koevering and the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame at (616) 956-3378. LEGAL NOTICE Short Forecloture Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, PC.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WAX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Edith A Moore »o United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United Slates Department of Agriculture Mort­ gagee. dated May 4. 1993. and recorded on May 5. 1993. m Liber 570. on page 991. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum cf EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY TWO AND 54/100 DOLLARS ($85,852 54). including interest at / 25% per an­ num Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, a! the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1 00 o’clock p.m. on Thurs­ day. July 22. 1999 Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: LOT 6. MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 65 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such safe unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 1 1999 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States De­ partment of Agriculture. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (7/8) CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Department of Public Services Request for Bids 1999 Street Patching and Sealcoating Program The City of Hastings Department of Public Services requests unit price bids for its fiscal year 1999 street patching and sealcoating pro­ gram. Sealed bids must be submitted no later than 2:00 p.m. on June 23, 1999. Bid specifica­ tions and proposal forms are available at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, City of Hastings. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Piripro, Compute L«b Grahl Center (Coldwater) 30-hours per week. Mon.-Fri day/evemng. hours based on rotating se­ mester schedule Monitor operations of lab/instructional process for open entry/open exit classes, provide quality cus­ tomer service, maintain security/pobcies; troubleshoot minor hardware/software problems, make minor hardware repairs; assist students with minor software problems; tra;.'monitor student lab assistants Required: Associate Degrr.e. CiS or related area; working knowledge of DOS. Windows 95. Office 97 and other vanous software applications able to work with diverse groups work independently with good judgment/deciSion-making skills; strong wrrtten/verbal communication skills; excellent people stalls Preferred experience in troubleshoot­ ing hardware/software. working with the public Annual salary $18,395. Applicants must meet requirements Letter of appli­ cation addressing qualifications and detailed resume must be received by 4 p.m EDT on 06/18/99 at Administrative Ser­ vices Job #761 n. Kellogg Community College. 450 North Av­ enue. Bartle Creek. Ml 49017-3397 Mail. Fax 616-962-4290 or Email: admserv@keflOQQ-GC mi.us materials AA/EOE Back to First, Head First... Middleville base runner Derrek Reneau slides safely back Io first base during the Class B district baseball tournament held last Saturday at Caledonia High School Middleville lost its semifinal game to East Grand Rapids 11-2 and Caledonia dropped its semifinal contest to Ionia 7-4. East went on to win the championship over Ionia. 24-5 (Photo by Perry Hardin) RN/LPN Discover the best of nursing with TenderCare. When you join our team, you will be working with the best of nursing professionals. Our reputation for quality has made us the largest provider of long-term care in Michigan. We currently have positions available. We offer a benefit package. For immediate consideration please mail or fax resume to: TenderCare Hastings 240E. North St., 0 CENAs We currently have full- and part-time openings on all three shifts for qualified CENAs. Competitive wages and benefits are available, along with an excellent team of staff! Submit application to: Jackie Sparks. RN - Director of Nursing Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. Ml 49058 £Qg 'Qibrnapple Hastings. MI 49058 Fax: 616-945-2453 PC/NETWORK SPECIALIST Requires a minimum of two years experience with mi­ crocomputers. proficiency in PC operating systems, especially Windows and DOS. Experience with Mi­ crosoft Office. Word and Excel. Ability to administer client server and peer to peer networks and work ef­ fectively with all levels of employees in a confidential environment. Duties will include: micro specialist, net­ work administrator, training on new systems, risk con­ trol and security administration Send resume in confidence to: Hastings City Bank Personnel Manager 150 W. Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE/M/F CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS TenderCare Hastings has popftions available for Certified Nursing Assistants. We offer benefit package with competitive wages and a pleasant working environment. Mail or fax resume to: TenderCare Hastings 240 E. North St.. O Hastings. MI 49058 Fax: 616-945-2453 �Page i4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday June 10. 1999 COURT NEWS Harold Butcher. 21. of Nashville, was sentenced to one year in jail and five years probation on his convictions of probation violation, larceny of a motor vehicle and malicious destruction of property over $1,000 in Barry County Circuit Court May 27. "As the court is aware, this defendant has a long history of being in trouble, begin­ ning in 1993." said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "After becoming an adult in June of 1995. just six months after turning 17. he committed his first felony as an adult." After that. Butcher was convicted of breaking and entering, probation violation, two assault and batteries in Eaton County, receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. two uttering and publishing ................ ......... _________________________ charges and another breaking and entering. "Now, he's here for malicious destruction of property, larceny from a vehicle and felony assault," said Kuzava. "This is the result of him hitting another car head-on. Obviously Mr. Butcher lias a blatant disre­ gard ffr tlie court, its rules and the com­ munity." According to attorney Michael McPhillips, Butcher simply does not real­ ize that when he is on probation, he's not in charge. "1 know his history isn’t go»d," said McPhillips. "Harold may finally be at the point where lie is tired of being in jail and wants to do something different." Butcher told Fisher he is working on his behavior. Tve tried to change my ways and I don’t Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca//...The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 A’t cniilhui / <)/ Su/c FOR SALE I99i VIKING POP-UP CAMPER, WITH STOVE & REFRIGERATOR. FURNACE, SINK, LOTS OF STORAGE, SLEEPS «, SCREEN ROOM A AWNLNG.MON. CALL945-9382 OLDER DINING ROOM RABBITS FOR SALE. Mini­ table and 4 chairs, washer & dryer, negotiable. 948-2628 or 1-616-891-7706 Lops. Dwarfs. Dutches 515 and $20. 963-8696. 1995 GEO METRO, 2 door. 65.000 miles, automatic, $4,500 FIRM, 765-9919, leave message FOR SALE 1986 REGENCY 98, $1^00 OBO. 945-9382 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: While, power windows, power locks. 6 changer cd player, lowing package, well maintained, in great condition inside & out $17.000OBO. 948­ 0502_________________________ 1967CAMERO: 327 Corvette motor. New paint new tires, new exhaust. $8 J50 OBO. 948-9014 .\li\fcllaitrop' ADOPTION: A loving, finan­ cially stable couple desires to adopt a healthy Caucasian in­ fant Please call Bruce or Barb at 1-800-371-0881 or Monica, our adoption worker at 616­ 384-0202. \tilioniil \<h MOTHERS AND OTHERS WORK FROM HOME. Earn $500-54500 per month. Call 1­ 800-935-1617 or visit www.poworkinhome.com. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-800-426­ 3085 Ext 1400 24Hrs. Help W unlit! (Utilise Suh YOUTH MENTOR: $8.90$10.00 PER HOUR, 10 WEEKS THIS SUMMER, 25 ANNUAL BARRYVILLE ROAD BARN A GARAGE SALES! Saturday & Sunday. HOURS PER WEEK. SUPER­ VISING AND MENTORING HIGH RISK YOUTH DURING SOCIAL. LEISURE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTtVITIES. SEND LETTER OF INTEREST TO: TIM McMAHON, BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT, FAMILY DIVISION. 220 W. COURTSTREET. HASTINGS. MI 49058.616-948-4842. LET­ . June 12th & 13lh.. 9am-?Teen & girls clothes, toys, misc. Some­ thing for everyone! Off M-79, between Nashville & Hastings. Follow the signs'_____________ GARAGE SALE: Friday & Saturday 9-dark. Furniture, lots of clothing & jackets, toys. A misc. Rain or shine! 836 E. Marshall, Hastings. TER DUE BY JUNE 11,1999). OFFICE ASSISTANT NEEDED: Office and comKter experience required. rt-time (20 hours now) pos­ sible full-time btpnninj; Octo­ ber. Responsibilities include multi-line telephone and data entry. Good customer service skills a must Send resume and references by 6/22/99 to: Barry Conservation District, 1611S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml. 49058. HELP WANTED: Tender Care Hastings has immediate opening for Dietary Assistant. Starting wage $7.60/hr. If inter­ ested. apply in person 8:30am3:00 pm. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St., Freeport. MI EOE JANITORIAL FLOOR CLEANING & SANITA­ TION. Looking for full-time person for night cleaning in Hastings & Delton Retail Food Store. IOpm-6am. $8.00 an hour, benefits available. Criminal his­ tory check. Call I-8OO-888-399O LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd shift. This well estab­ lished company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 phis upon hire. You must have a verifiable worL history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drag screen. For immediate consid­ eration contact STAFFMARK 725 W. State Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or call us at PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888. WINDOW & GLASS RE­ PAIR: replacement windows, roofing, vinyl siding, remodel­ ing. and new construction, call DLB for free cMimate. 616-623­ 2698 NEXTEL, Cellular, Digital, Long Distance. Paging, A Internet Access. Delton616-6238901, toll free 888-244-8206 THE TREE MAN COMPANY Expert tree and stump re­ moval: trimming, cabling. Fully insured and workman’s comp. 962-7854,721-8826. TREE TRIMMING & RE­ MOVAL: Fully insured. Wc leave your yard dean. 795-7575 HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES". HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS. FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093.________________________ KINDERMUSIK: Get a “taste" of Kindermusik! Four days of Sommer Kamp Kindermusik fun for children ages infant to 7 with parent/ caregiver. Select openings still available. 948-SONG. \luhilc Ihnnc^ ABANDONED REPO • Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604.___________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604. 948-8555. STAFFMARK IS NOW TAK­ ING APPLICATIONS FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS. Both entry and advanced posi­ tions available. Contact Staffmark at 948-8555 ask for Robin or Jody. EOE.__________ PERMANENT TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED: CDL Class A required. Ability to pass drug screen. Travel mainly inthe tri-state area. If interested and meet these requirements, con­ tact Staffmark 725 W. State St.. Hastings or call 616-948-8555. EOE. APPLIANCE: LOCAL DIS­ TRIBUTING COMPANY now has lOimmediateopeningsavailable. factory training provided, all positions start at over $500 per week, for interview call 616­ 948-2298 REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604,____________________ 1977 ARLINGTON: 2 bed­ room, 1 large bath, central air. furnished, immediate possession. This is a well maintained home in Lakewood Mobile Home Es­ tates. Lake Odessa. Ml. Must sell to settle estate. Asking $11.500 but will sell to highest offer received. Dave Brown (616) 367-4197.____________________ ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. 40 ACRES OR MORE on Certified Organic Farm for lease or share, 8 miles south of Hastings. Some equiM&ent available. Call 623-8321. think prison is going to help." said Butcher. may not," said Fisher, "but it would remove you from society for a period of time to prevent you from committing a number of offenses. I hope you grow up one of these days." In other court business: • Daniel Plouffe, 28. of IMainwell was sentenced to two concurrent, one-year jail terms on his convictions of probation vio­ lation and of attempted third degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct. Plouffe was charged after he became drunk and attempted to have sex with a 13year-old Orangeville girl on Sept. 12. "Mr. Plouffe was by all accounts highly intoxicated, as was the young girl," said Kuzava. "She's only 13 and somewhat troubled herself and he took advantage of that. He said pleading guilty made him sick. Offering him this plea agreement makes me sick, that he can assault two girls and get only 12 months." Kuzava explained that the victim’s fam­ ily felt that her being asked to testify at a trial would be detrimental to her well be­ ing. "I apologize to the court, the families and to the people about my actions," said Plouffe. "I messed up. If alcohol were not a factor my life, this would not have hap­ pened." "It’s a very serious criminal offense," said Fisher. "I’d be fully justified in send­ ing you to prison." ( uinniiiiiitx \Arict HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800- 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT 1st floor, all new, $450. month plus electric. 1 bedroom apart­ ment, 2nd floor, $450. plus elec­ tric. Working adults only. 616­ 945-9283. lu \ h ninriuiii THE FAMILY OF JOYCE BUEHLER would like to thank all of our neighbors, friends, and family for their many visits, prayers, cards and phone calls during mom's illness and for their kind expressions of sympathy, prayers, cards, flowers, food, and memorial contributions to Barry County Hospice at mom's pass­ ing. Special thanks to Kay and Sue from Barry Cou.4y Hospice, to Barb Buehler lor all her help, to Drs. Lord, DeGoc Downey, and Rappaport. to Pas. or Dough Reichenbach, io the kdies who provided the lunchrun after the funeral service, and to Mr. A Mrs. Connie Beeler of Beeler F.H. Thank you all. Milton Buehler, Barb & Ron Bond and family. Milton A Brenda Buehler and family. Bruce A Jennifer Buehler and family, Karen A Brian Weller and family, Kelly A Larry Strouse and family. Kcal I \ laic MISSAUKEE COUNTY: 5 Beautiful Acres adjoining State Land. Ideal camping and hunt­ ing spot. Includes driveway and campsite, $14,900, $500 down, $19&mo, 11% Land Contract. Northern Land Company. 1-800­ 9 6 8 - 3118. www.northcmlandco.com INCOME PROPERTY­ LAKE ODESSA: Brick du­ plex. 4bd., 2 baths, enclosed porch, covered patio, double ga­ rage. 616-792-2350 4 BEDROOM HOME FOR SALE, Lake Odessa. Brick, 2 baths, attached garage, finished walkout basement, enclosed porch, covered patio, family room, fireplace. 616-792-2350 TORCH LAKE: Affordable acerage 20 miles East ofTraverse City. 2 acres, asphalt road, elec­ tric. beautiful views, minutes from p-blic lake access. $24,900. 10% down. $250 per mo. balanceon 11 % land contract. Great Lakes Land Company. 616-922­ 8099. www.grcadakcsland.com 4 (,l thanks THE FAMILY OF MARVIN EDWARDS wish to thank in­ dividuals, and families for the phone ca Ils, visits, flowers, food and cards, at his passing. Your hugs and words of sympathy have helped to comfort us all. A special thank you Io Rev. Kenneth Vaught for praying with us and for us and for shar­ ing words of hope and comfort. Thank you to Girrbachs for there understanding and spe­ cial handling of the wishes of the family. Wish to thank the Moose for the beautiful lunch and the ones that helped to prepare iL May God’s bless­ ings be upon you all. Mary Edwards, wife and daughters, Evelyn McWilliams, Maryann and Fred Bell, Barbara and Clarence Westbrook, grand­ children. great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.________ WANTING TOTHANKaU my family, friends and neighbors for the lovely luncheon buffet, gifts, money and flowers for my 75<h birthday party. Love you all, Betty Harvath. • Tim Janosc, 20, of Hastings, had his Holmes Youthful Trainee Act status re­ voked and he was ordered to spend eight months in jail with credit for 57 days served on his second conviction of proba­ tion violation. "Obviously Mr. Janosc has failed to take probation seriously." said Kuzava. "He has done nothing since being released from jail, bis therapist has had it with him and his at­ titude and he’s been involved in another criminal offense. He's been given enough chances to keep the felony off his record.” Attorney Frank Hillary said Janosc has a drug problem and wants to continue his counseling. "It was refreshing for me to have a client to said, 1 blew it,” said Hillary. Fisher told Janosc he has a lot of ability being "hidden by your use of drugs." • Chad VanVolkinburg, 20. of Hastings, originally pleaded guilty to taking an all terrain vehicle, then destroying it by fire in Orangeville Township last August, but withdrew his plea after he learned be would go to jail. A preliminary examination was set for June 4 in District Court. • Jeremy Mix. 19, of Nashville was sen­ tenced to five mouths in jail on his convic­ tion of probation violation. He was also ordered to continue the two years probation he was given Feb. 4, 1999 after his conviction of attempted larceny in a building. Wooded area disappears The last wooded area along West State Street in Hastings went down this week as construction has begun on a new gasoline station and Taco Bell Restaurant that will go in later this summer or early fall. The woods was located between the Elias Brothers Restaurant and National Bank of Hastings drive-through branch. Read the BANNER every week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. ’ • Steven Bowerman. 30. of Hastings, was sentenced to 30 days in jail on his conviction of resisting arrest and drunk driving. Bowerman was arrested after police stopped him for riding a motorcycle after dark without a headlight on April 18 in Hastings • Ian Hamlett. 23, of Ortonville, was sentenced to five months in jail with credit for 84 days served and to continue on pro­ bation for probation violation. h ’ Save America’s • - ... - ... . > ,vrii POLICS B€AT Shelbyville woman hit by vehicle ORANGEVIIJ J- TOWNSHIP - A Shelbyville woman complained of neck aid pain May 28 after another woman who accused her of having affair with ter hur allegedly struck her with a vehicle at about 1:30 am.. according io a report by the 1 County Sheriffs Department According to police, the victim was walking in a ditch along Damon Street Boulter Road when she was struck by a white Mercury Cougar as it swerved at roadway towtrd her. The woman told police she had been accused of sleeping with anotter wot husband and believed it was the wife who struck her. The victim also told polio beard the woman yell "don’t forget it b—after she was hit The victim was Uken tn Pipp Hospital it: Plainwell, where she was treated fc injuries. The incident remains under investigation. Man bound over on 6 sex MIDDLEVILLE - A 41 -year-old Middleville man wrested by the Middievr! Department May 6 lias been bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on ft: of criminal sexual conduct with a 13-ycar-old female. Laurence William Moored is accused of raping and fondling the girl hetwi 1998 and January. 1999. according fo the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office He is charged with two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, which maximum possible penalty of life in prison. He is also charged with three < second degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum sentence of 1: prison if convicted. Moored is also accused of being an habitual offender having been convicted < in 1979 He stood mute to foe current charges and a not guiliy plea was entered on 1 May 26. He is free on $2,500 personal recognizance bond awaiting a pretrial bearing J 8:15 am. • Daniel Taggart, 43, of Hastings was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for 77 days served and was ordered to con­ tinue his five years probation on a convic­ tion of probation violation. Taggart was convicted of third offense drunk driving on Sept. 5, 1998, and vio­ lated probation by drinking. - • Woman listed 'serious9 after CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A Wyoming woman is listed tn serioua cond Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids with injuries suffered Saturday. June 5, w crashed tier motorcycle near Freeport Troopers from tlie Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police Mary Bfoye, northbound on North Broadway turning left on a curve at about 6:35 pm. when control in the gravel, hit a guard rail and was thrown. Bloye suffered a broken leg and war. airlifted from the scene to Grand Rapid! said Alcohol was mu believed to be a factor and the acctdeni remains under iovestig Lake O man, 84, hurt in accident HASTINGS - An 84-year-old Lake Odessa man suffered serious injuries Tburac when the car be was driving east on Market Street crossed tlie centerline, acoorfong Hastings City Police Deportment Lawson K. Smith reportedly was not wearing a seal bell when his car sliuck a a and embankment on the northeast side of the intersection of Market Street and Grt Street, police said. Smith’s 1997 Cadillac proceeded to re-enter Market Street, crossing to the west s where it struck another curb, coming to rest on a retaining wall. Police said Smith was unconscious upon their arrival at the scene of the aedde which occurred at about 11 a.tn. He is listed in stable condition at Pennock HotprfaL Alcohol was mu believed to be a factor and die accident remaim under inveMigatkn Boat reported stolen on Wall Lake HOPE TOWNSHIP - A 12-foot aluminum fishing boat last seen in a yard I 1000 block of Wall Lake Drive was reported missing May 30. according to a rep the Michigan Stale Police. ___ The owners said the boat was last seen on their property May 25 and was discs missing on May 29. Sting operation results in 3 citations BARRY COUNTY - Three out of seven stores targeted by a Barry County Sheriff Department sling operation were cited and reported for selling alcaho! » miacn Ma 27. according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department Tlie sling was tlie sectxtd phase in an effort by the sheriff's office to crack down on the sale of alcohol to underage people. Using an underage buyer as a decoy, detectives found foal ntirw was sold alcoted by clerks at the Delton Short Stop on South Wall latke Road, at foe Banfield General Sure Amenta > rore»o> 4 library Court, SE Washington, DC 20003 202 544^219 near IXnvIuig and al ihe Thomapple Trading Post near Qtrimby Tlie salespeople were issued District Court citations for furnishing alcohol to minora. Defectives will also issue a formal complaint to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission against the license holders of the three stores, saic Sheriff Steve DeBoer. The four largcr. J stores that refused to sell to the minor, after checking the identification, were Sam’s Gourmet Ifoods in Middleville. Erne Lake Party Store on Hickory Rood, foe Assyria Country Store on south M-66 tnd R&J Inc. on South BedhrdRixxl �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 10. 1999 - Page 15 Delton School board candidates give views at forum...continued from page 3 fact that sometimes it's diiTiculi to rolea.se a teacher with tenure if they’re not doing their job But tenure also has its place, and I understand why tenure is in place." About collective bargaining, he said. "1 think it’s a great tiling. I’m totally in favor of it. Both sides can sit down at the table and talk and work out differences. Hope­ fully both sides win. Without it you have the possibility of dissatisfied employees." In relation to receiving a complaint from the community, he said tie would listen po­ litely. show concern for the individual, and then direct the problem through "proper channels." As far as banning books is concerned, he said, "I don't believe in banning books, but obviously there is a time and place for not allowing certain literature in school (such as pornography)" In regards to school safety (specifically the 180-day expulsion question), he said. "I believe that even though a student is ex­ pelled for 180 days because of a weapons violation, it’s still the school district's re­ sponsibility to educate the child, so he doesn't fall through tlie cracks. Just because a child makes a mistake doesn’t mean he has to suffer the rest of his life for it." education Ihe school’s obliged to let tlie parents and student know what their op­ tions are and guide them in tlie right direc­ tion." John Wells Wells. 55. is a manufacturing manager for Flexible Furniture of Plainwell He is rnarned. has four children, is a member of Pheasants Forever, and likes to hunt and fish. He lias been on tlie board since he was appointed in 198X and is seeking his third four-year term One of the reasons he wanted to he on the board tn 1988. lie said, was because lie was dissatisfied with tilings happening in the district, like discussion about dropping classes and making students pay to play sports Four years ago tlie district embarked on its goal to become a Quality School ac­ cording to the ODDM model The district hasn’t quite reached its goal with ODDM. he said, which led to his decision to run for the board one more time. "I would like to see if we can reach the goal of having a quality school.” He feels his two major responsibilities as a board member are to spend district funds wisely and "create an atmosphere where all employees can work togetlier and succeed for tlie benefit of children." He believes tlie ODDM model is a "gix»d outline to follow." but he doesn't think it’s necessarily die only one available to a dis­ trict wanting to become a quality scliool Sometimes adjustments are needed so tlie models fit individual schools, he said "You have to tweak things once in awhile." He believes the cooperation of teachers and other district employees is die school system's greatest strength. Ihe staffs working relationships liave been "a shining star for them." Wells said The biggest challenge for die district now ts to finish its push toward having a quality school system, and also "meet die needs of children whether they go on to Tammy Wasserman Wasserman, 34. is a customer service representative for Stryker Instruments in Kalamazoo She lias a degree in manage­ ment from Spring Arboi College. She is married, has two children, is secretary of the DK band boosters, is a member of the district's technology committee, is a past member of the ITCA. telecommunications association, and enjoys boating, biking and camping. "I'm very Delton-oriented," she said. She is a lifelong resident of the community who has been involved in a number of ac­ tivities in the schools, including attending school board meetings for the past two years. "I would like to be a part of the deci­ sions that influence tlie school district," she said of her decision to run for the school board. She also "got a lot out of my education at Delton," she said, and would like to "put something back into the sys­ tem by being a board member" and making sure the same opportunities or even more arc available to future students. In regards to the ODDM. she said she is not familiar with the mode. She believes one of the district's strongest assets is that it is a small system "that builds community and builds charac­ ter." Ihe school district is often "the hub of activity around here," she said. "Teachers know the students," she said, the students are "not just numbers." She believes there arc "lots of challenges for each school district." One of die biggest challenges, she said, is "keeping up with changes." such as technology. In regards to vouchers, site said. "I don't like them. If you live in a school district, that’s where 1 feel you should attend school." Tlie district could lose students if vouchers are allowed, she said. She believes that charter schools might be a bigger threat if vouchers arc allowed. Without vouchers, ’they won’t be as big a threat but there will be some " In relation to teacher tenure, she said, "I’m in favor of it. It takes a special person to be a teacher." Wasserman believes collective bargain­ ing is "a gixxi tool." If she is sitting at the bargaining table, she said, "1 would hope I would be influenced by the facts." In relation to receiving a complaint from a member of die community, she said that as a customer service reprcsdntative, she has "learned to never make promises." Tlie most important tiling io do is listen to the person. she said. Then she would direct him or her to someone in die district who could help In regard to banning books, she said, "From my experience, if there's something here, it's appropriate.” She doesn’t diink the district would have any inappropriate material, she said In relation to school safety. Wasserman said she is aware of measures being taken within the district, such as certain doors be­ ing locked after school is in session and backpacks not being taken to school. "I diink they're taking the right steps" and are also engaged in "ongoing monitoring" in regards to safety needs, she said. In relation to the 180-day weapons sus­ pension. she said. "I think it's important that the student still gets a year's worth of rid of somebody who really needs to be away from tlie classroom." lie believes collective bargaining is "a way or mechanism for people who have complaints or want changes to sit down and have a dialogue and see if it can't be worked out." In regard to book banning, lie said. "I'm against removing books from die libraries, hut 1 do think reading material should be age appropriate for the buildings tlie chil­ dren are in." Also, he said, pornographic and other obviously inappropriate material does not belong in die schools In relation to scIkmiI safety, he com­ mended die scIhjoI staffs training in choice theory/reality therapy (a mediod of increas­ ing student awareness of how and why they arc making certain bcliavioral decisions and teaching the students how to choose more productive behaviors) He attributed die staffs efforts to "he a quality school that respects everybody" to die fact that "so far we have not become a me-too school sys­ tem that lias had bomb threats I think it’s possible we have prevented dial because of the way we treat each other and the respect we've shown." About a 180-day suspension for a weapons violation, he said, "In some cases it's quite appropriate." but some discretion is needed "to evaluate the incident ;uid see what is most appropriate ” COA luncheon set in Freeport Fire fighters arrive four minutes after they were called to the Stayton home, where a basement fire erupted early Wednesday morning. The occupants were visiting relatives when the fire started. Fire destroys home off Middleville family by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Rebecca Slayton and her two children were visiting tier mother. Carol Stayton, at a nearby farm early in the morning Wednesday when her grandfather called her and told her Ikt house was on fire. She and her children had gone to her mother’s house early to celebrate her mother's birthday. Stayton arrived shortly before fire de­ partments from Thomapple Township and Hastings showed up. about four minutes after being called. The fire occurred only two blocks from die station. The house, located on M-37 in Mid­ dleville, started smoldering slowly at first. People said they first thought it was fog. Neighbor and friend Robin Oram, who lives across the street, went to look. Several neighbors carried items, like lawn furniture and bicycles that were near the bouse farther away to safety. Firemen wearing full fire fighting equipment went into the house to sec what was happening. Ollier fire fighters opened up the south end of (he roof to fight the fire from that area. In the current weather trend of temperatures in die 90s, the conditions of heat are magnified for fire fighters. Chief Robert J. Woodard said two of the fire fighters suffered from minor injuries and were treated by paramedics at die scene. "It was my first home,” Stayton said in tears, watching die firemen at work, hop­ ing they could save her house. She said she felt worst about losing pictures of her children growing up. They were destroyed by heat The house was insured, but the amount of damage was not yet evaluated. ‘Die cause of the fire was thought to be electrical, though further investigation is needed to confirm the preliminary findings. Apparently die fire started in the furnace area*of the basement Woodard said it appeared the flames had traveled up the cold air ducts to the upper story The central part of die house was destroyed, and Woodard said due to die age of the house, he estimated it was a total loss. Stayton moved in last August and had been remodeling the bouse. She had just finished painting several rooms Stayton said repair of some electrical work was planned soon. The house still had old fashioned fuses. Two rooms at the south end of the house were not burned but Woodard said the smoke and water damage would be extensive. Stayton was able to enter the house by early afternoon and said very few personal items were salvageable. Her daughter Erin is 12, and her son Austin is 11. The family has lost nearly everything, including clothing and furni­ ture. Stayton also had family members stay­ ing with her temporarily, while they were moving to another house, and their dining room furniture also was lost. Neighbors were on hand to help Stayton take some items away to shelter She is not sure what her next step will be. Stayton is employed at Pastoor*s. Co­ worker Samantha Thome is already col­ lecting donations of clothing and other items for the family from people who want to help. Congratulations: Shane i 64 lb. Regional Freestyle Champ ■ ! We're Proud of You! J Love, Mommy & Daryl; ■ Dad, /en & Brody 1 ----------XXXXXXZXXXXX Dennis Lee Sccord. Hastings and Wendy Danielle-Lea LaCIcar. Canton. Joseph Edward Broun HI, Middleville and Christine Mane Lcsen, Middleville. Nicholas Earl Bremer. Hastings and Melissa Ann Burghdoff. Hastings. Paul Mark Schilz, Nashville and Heather Marie Jackson. Nashville. Bernard Allen Jousma. Wayland and Louise Ellen Rogers. Wayland. Matthew David Markwart. Woodland and Kimberly Ann Stank. Lake Odessa. Jack Homer Homing. Hastings and Beth Ann Esch, Hastings. higher education or technical school or go into the workforce" so the students will be successful alter tliey leave high school. In relation to vouchers. Ik* said dial they are "in some ways good and some ways bad." They "could be detrimental to die schoil system if a large portion of die stu­ dents decided to go somewhere else It could he devastating financially " However, he said, the vouchers would in some ways ’meet Ihe need of parents who feel their children arc not getting a proper education " However, if it s mandated that church and state he kept separate, that should extend to vouchers, lie said He feels charter schools "arc a threat, in a way. to public scliool systems." hut again fulfill a need for parents — many of diem two-income parents who "want their chil­ dren to succeed and have the best they can gel." He wonders about die fact dial many charter schools only extend to sixth or eighth grade, and alter dial diese same par­ ents are sending their children back into public schools. He believes tenure is good, though "in some cases I don’t think a union is neces­ sary." The tenure system, he said, "needs to be tweaked so when you have teachers do­ ing bad things there is a much easier mediod of getting dial person out of the system so diey'rc no longer harming chil­ dren. It’s still a cumbersome effort to get xnH Bids for Parking Lot Lighting at the High School The Hastings Area School System is accepting bids for the replacement of parking lot lights at the High School. Qualified bidders may obtain a spec sheet at the Administration Building. 232 W Grand. Hastings Ml 49058 Office hours are 8 00 a m to 3 30 p m Monday through Friday Deadline for submitting bids will be June 25. 1999 at 3 30 p.m The Barry- County Commission on Aging will be host for a luncheon Monday, June 21. for senior citizens in the Freeport area. The luncheon will be held at the Freeport Community Center and will begin at II a.m. The tentative menu for the day will include Swiss steak jardiniere, dinner roll, corn, whipped potatoes and pudding. Cof­ fee and milk will also be provided. Tammy Pennington, executive director of the Commission on Aging, will give a brief overview of the COA services available to senior citizens throughout the county. She will also talk a bit about the ty-pes of ser­ vices currently in place in the Freeport area. There will be door prizes and time for fel­ lowship. To reserve a lunch for June 21 call Delores Aspinall at 765-3871 or the Com­ mission on Aging at 948-4856 by noon Tuesday, June 15. LEGAL NOTICES: State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Decedent's Estate File No. 99-22630-SE Estate of BARBARA A TOLAN. Deceased So­ cial Security No 378-22-9590 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this heanng NOTICE A heanng will be held on June 30. 1999 at 9:00 am in the probate courtroom. Hast­ ings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Ray D Tolan requesting Ray D. Tolan be appointed representative of Barbara A Tolan who lived at 715 East Main. Middleville Michigan and who died 05/14/99. and requesting also the will ot the deceased dated 11/18/97 be admitted to probate, and hetrs of the deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that all ciaims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the dale of publication of this notice Notice ts further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record June 4. 1999 ROBERT L BYINGTON (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Michigan 49058-0248 616-945-9557 RayD Tolan 715 East Main Middleville Ml 49333 616-795-3386 (6/10) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate File No. 99-22628-SE Estate of PATRICIA ARLENE BAKER DE­ CEASED Social Security No 365-40-7049 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing will be held on June 30. 1999 at 9 30 a m in the probate courtroom. Hast­ ings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Juanita Jo Baker, ot 2403 Wasabinang. Hastings. Ml 49058. requesting that James Allen Baker be appointed personal representative of the estate of Palnaa Arlene Baker who bved at 2403 Wasabmang Hastings Michigan and who died May 17. 1999. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated July 7, 1976 be admitted to probate It also is requested that the hetrs at law of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice ts further given that the estate will then be assigned to emitted persons appearing of record June 7. ’999 Richard J Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON GEE & LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 616-945-3495 JAMES ALLEN BAKER By Richard J Hudson 2403 Wasabmang Hastings Ml 49058 616-945-4175 (6-10) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made tn the terms and conditions of a certain Mortgage made by STEVEN L LaFORCE and PATRICIA A LaFORCE husband and wife of 11061-1/2 M-89. Richland. Michigan 49083. as Mortgagors, to Re­ public Bank, a Michigan corporation, of 306 West Michigan Avenue. Jackson Michigan 49201. as Mortgagee, said MuCgage dated July 31 1997 and recorded in the office of the Registei of Deeds for the County of Bany and State of Michi­ gan on August 7. 1997. as Document Number 1000113. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of »his notice, for principal in­ terest, and costs, the sum ol Ore Hund.-ed Twenty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-One and 79/100 Dollars ($128,681 79); and No suit or proceedings at law or n equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any pad thereof. Now. there­ fore. by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Thursday. July 22. 1999, at 100 o'clock p m Local Time, said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale at pub­ lic auction, to the highest bidder, at the mam en­ trance to the Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court kx the County of Barry is held), for the premises de­ scribed m said Mortgage or so muci. thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said Mortgage with interest thereon at ten and one-half percent (10 5%) per annum as specified in the Mortgage Note incorporated by reference in and made a part of the above specified Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses including the attorney fees al­ lowed by law. and also any sum or sums neces­ sary to protect its interest m the premises, which said premises are described as: Land in the Township of Barry. County ol Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows A parcel ot land in the Southeast 1/4 of Sec­ tion 28. Town 1 North. Range 9 West de­ scribed as Commencing at the center of said Section 28; thence East 7 rods 12-1/2 feet, thence South 90 feet; thence West 7 rods 12­ 1/2 feet, thence North 90 feet to said place nf beginning Commonly known as 14561 Kellogg School Road. Hickory Comers. Michigan Dunng the six (6) month penod immediately following the sale, the property may be re­ deemed. unless the property is determined aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241(a). m which case the redemption penod wiH be thirty (30) days from the date of sale Dated at Jackson. Michigan. June 8. 1999 REPUBLIC BANK, a Michigan corporation 306 West Michigan Avenue Post Office Box 79 Jackson. Michigan 49204 Diane Y Bower (P32731) Marcoux. Allen. Abbott Schomer & Bower. PC 145 South Jackson Street Post Office Box 787 Jackson Michigan 49204-0787 (7/1) Need Printing? Give Us a Call...945-9554 J-Ad Graphics, Inc. �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 10. 1899 Rollover accident kills child Hastings man accused of kidnapping and rape A 4-year-old Hickory Road girl was pro­ nounced dead at the scene of an accident Tuesday afternoon in which the car she was riding in left Banficld Road and rolled near Hobbs Road Brandi McCowen was thrown from the vehicle after her aunt, 17-year-old Ashley Hannar. apparently drove loo fast for the curve and lost control of the vehicle, said troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police The southbound car struck a guard rail before rolling over three tunes Also hurt in tlie crash were Hannar, 12year-old Jackie Engle and X-year-old Justine McCowen. The accident investigation reveals that none of the four victims were wearing seal bells at the time of the crash The Aircare medivac helicopter responded to the scene of tlie accident, but did not transport. The three surviving patients were taken to Community Hospital in Battle Creek, where they were treated for their injuries and released "It is not known whether alcohol is a factor in the crash as test results arc not complete." said Sgt. William Gabriel. The Barry County Prosecutor's office is reviewing the case for possible charges of negligent homicide The Michigan State Police investigate an accident Tuesday afternoon that claimed the lite ol a four-year-old Hickory Road girl. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER 1999 SIERRA 4X4 SLT *27,892“’ MO VOHEC, TUULS PKG., LOADED, BALANCE OF FACTORY REPORT CRIME FRONT A REAR, OVERHEAD CONSOLE, T-TOPS, PERFORMANCE AUTOMATIC. 8 PASSENGER SEATING, POWER SEAT, CASSETTE, 5000# TOWING TOWING PKG, POWER ALL LEAK FOR oped a suspect." said Trooper Jim Flegel. Mutchie was located in die suspect vehi­ cle in Saranac Friday afternoon with an­ other Barry County resident, said Regel. and was arrested by tnxjpers from the Hast­ ings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. The woman was not seriously injured in die attack. Mutchie. who is originally from Ten­ nessee, moved to Saranac some lime ago before recently coming to Barry County. Ionia authorities arc investigating the possibility of a connection between Mutchie and some previous, unsolved rapes and assaults in Ionia County, said police. 1999 SAFARI PASSENGER VAN SLT 1999 FIREBIRD LEATHER, MEMORY SEAT, Was $32,926 WARRANTY. HURRY ON THIS ONE! REWARDS 1999 OLDS BRAVADA ALL WHEEL DRIVE EXT. CAB.TINTED GLASS.5300 V-8. AUTOMATIC, CASSETTE & CD, TRAILER PKG., LEATHER, ACTIVE TRANSFER CASE <1197 GMC 2500 EXT. CAB 4X4 SHOITBOX 1800 310 9031 A 22-ycar-old Barber Road man accused of kidnapping a clerk from the Middle Lake Grocery store and then raping her last Thursday is being held on $250,000 bond in the Barry County Jail. Michael Mutchie. a resident of Medino s mobile borne park, could face life in prison if convicted of two counts of rape and one count of kidnapping. Mutchie. who has no apparent criminal history, was arraigned Monday and attorney Frank Hillary was appointed to represent him at a preliminary examination on the charges June 16 at 9 am The 44-year-old Hastings woman was working in the store at about 9:30 a m. when Mutchie, whom she did not know but recognized as a previous customer, al* legedly entered the store and placed a bottle of pop on the counter before exiting the building. Mutchie allegedly re-entered the store with a knife, raped her, forced her into his vehicle and locked the store before driving her in silence several miles through Clarksville and into Saranac in Ionia County. The woman was able to escape when Mutchie allegedly slowed the car at a crosswalk to avoid hitting a pedestrian. Police said she ran into the L & S Drug Store and allied 911 "Lt. Dale Miller from the Ionia County Sheriffs department received a tip from an anonymous source and further leads devel­ *329.o WS1M0DOWN *48 M06 SMART LEASE $2246 DUE AT 9GEMG PILE TAX *36 MOS. $2203 DUE AT 9GNNG LOW ME PLUS TAX & PLATES •GMS After $500 Rebated 48.000 MUS < 1994 GMC 1500A <1996 DODGE 1500< < 1999 GMC A EXT. CAB 4X4 EXT. CAB SUBU1BAN 2500 4X4 LEATHER, TONNEAU COVER, V-B, AUTO, AR LOAD®, 350. SHARP! LEATHER, 15,000 MILES, 454 V-8. SAVE! <1994 CHEVT H00\ EXT. 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Twp. supervisors to caD it quits Soccer/star Ireland bound See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 10 See Story on Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HftCUKLS PL’PLIC i?- S CH :hS1 K’’ • . . v 4,%e ANNER VOLUME 146, NO. 24 THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1999 PRICE 50* Nearly 100 attend groundbreaking News Briefs: Shelter’s ‘show must go on’ HIV testing is June 25 The B»ny-Eeion District Health De­ partment will observe National HIV Testing Day Friday, June 23. by offerin'j anonymous and free HIV testing at its Hastings office between 1 and 5 p.m. that day. Results will be available within two weeks, but clients must return to the heallh department office to receive them. The health department also has regu­ larly scheduled HTV/STI clinics Tues­ day afternoons and Thursday mornings. To make an appointment, call 945­ 9516. Rotary's golf outing June 25 The Hastings Rotary Club will have Its fourth annual golf outing at I pjn. ftiday, June 25. The format will be a four-person scramble, upml to people of all abili­ ties. with a shotgun start. Lunch will be included. Cost to compete is $50. There will be a hole-in-one contest and many other prizes. Proceeds will go to support the Ro­ tary Youth Leadership Conference, which is held each fall at the YMCA camp. For more information, call 945­ 5686. Fountain Fridays to start June 18 An outdoor cabaret featuring live musical performances will lake place from 11:30 am. to 1 p.m. nearly ev­ ery Friday this summer on the Barry County Courthouse lawn in downtown Hastings. The entertainment acts perform near the fountain plaza on the Courthouse lawn and that coincides with the name of the event Fridays at the Fountain. The first performance is fviday, June 18. and features Broadway tunes, old standards and a few pop songs by Franceses Amari of Grand Rapids. She will be accompanied by Linda Missad. A casual approach to quality enter­ tainment personifies the atmosphere al the "fountain* shows. Members of the audience often bring their lunches and blankets or lawn chain. The Thornapplc Arts Council of Barry County and the City of Hastings are co-sponsors of tire Fridays at the Fountain series, which will continue every Friday through Aug. 20, except July 2. In casefof rain, the concerts will be held indoors at the Jefferson Street Gallery, 205 S. Jefferson. Hastings. When Amari opens the series this Friday she will perform a variety of music to appeal to all ages. A profes­ sional singer for more than 16 yean, Amari's past performances include the popular Grand Rapids Festival for the Arts. On June 25. vocalist Susan Harrison will perform family-oriented songs that are geared towards children. She is a former member of the Recyclettes. a group that has performed at past Sum­ merfests and all over the state. /Idditional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 by David T. Young Editor If there was a theme for the Barry County Animal Shelter 2000 Committee's groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday night, it could have been "The Show Must Go On.” Despite objections raised last week by the Barry County Board of Commissioners, the committee members, volunteers and people from all over the county brought their shovels to turn over some dirt and make a statement that the campaign to build a new animal shelter is moving for­ ward. There were estimates that nearly 100 people attended the ceremony, which was held on the north end of Industrial Drive on land donated by retired Viking/Tyden Corp. Chief Executive Officer Richard Groos. The County Board last week had passed a resolution 5-3 to hold the committee to certain procedures, including having the board approve the site, receive title to the land before construction begins, conducting an environmental assessment of the site and putting public donations to the project into escrow. None of these had been done before the groundbreaking ceremony. Representatives from »he shelter commit­ tee first approached the County Board about building a new animal shelter more than a year ago. They noted that the state had deemed the current shelter unacceptable. Therefore, they said it was important to build a new facility rather than renovate the old one. which had been suggested by board members. Under the leadership of builders Mark Englerth and Jim Brown, County Surveyor Brian Reynolds. Barry County Humane Society President Kathy Wiggins and Sher­ iff Steve DeBoer, committee members were able to get a commitment from Groos to donate the site, won the necessary permits from the City of Hastings to have the new shelter located there and since then have proceeded to raise about $150,000 in public contributions. Meanwhile, the County Board majority has been seen by many Shelter 2000 sup­ porters as throwing roadblocks in front of the project at every turn. Five members of the County Board, Chairman James Bailey, Vice Chair Sandy James, Rod Goebel, Jeff MacKenzie and Clare Tripp, have said they are merely in­ sisting that the project be done correctly and that it be under the control of the board. Reynolds countered, "We would like to come to terms with the commissioners at •he earliest possible moment because the construction season is dwindling. But we can't wait for them forever. "If we don’t come to terms soon, it is possible we will begin construction with­ out an agreement." The groundbreaking for the new animal shelter site attracted almost 100 men, women and children, and Animal At the suggestion of MacKenzie last January, the board in January set a July 13 deadline for fund-raising and a Dec. 31 dead­ line for finishing the structure, prompting protests from committee members. Shelter 2000 campaign mascots Tasha (left) and Murphy decided to lend a hand in turning a shovel for the ceremony. However, the board later i.i the winter agreed to pledge $150,000 to the project to match the total the volunteers have raised. The $300,000 total, with the donation of the land, is expected to be adequate to fund construction of a new facility. Only two members of the County Board were in attendance at the groundbreaking See SHELTER, continued page 3 Rutland to request millage renewal in special election Voters in Rutland Charter Township will see a one mill renewal on the ballot when they go to the polls Aug. 3 in the 911 spe­ cial county-wide millage election. Rutland's current one-mill operational millage has fallen to .86 mill because of the state's Headlec rollback formula. The referendum is needed to override Headlee to boost the levy by .1703 mill to equal one full mill, said Township Super­ visor Robert Edwards. If approved, the mill would be levied for seven years and would generate an esti­ mated revenue of $12,914 for the town­ ship's general fund annually. If passed, taxpayers in Rutland Township will be assessed $1 per $1,000 of taxable property value. Also at the special election, voters will consider a one mill renewal request for Barry County Central Dispatch (911) oper­ ations. Edwards, who serves as chairman of the Central Barry County Sewer and Water Au­ thority, also announced to the board that the group will hold a meeting Tuesday. June 22, at 1 p.m. at the Hastings Town­ ship Hall. The authority plans to discuss hiring an engineering firm to conduct a final feasibil­ ity study. They also plan to discuss the possibility of applying for federal funding for the proposed sewer and water project. Tense moments result from woman with gun A despondent woman with a shotgun kept police busy for about an hour in Hast­ ings Tuesday evening as they surrounded her house until she agreed to hand over the weapon before any shots were fired. Police Chief Jerry Sarver said. Sarver said the intoxicated woman was upset over persona) matters and she talked about shooting anyone who may try to re­ move her or the gun from her home. "There were no threats, no crimes com­ mitted." said Sarver, who negotiated with the woman via telephone from his office for 20 to 30 minutes. "Then she said if I would come to the scene, she would hand over the gun." Sarver responded to the scene where she turned the unloaded shotgun over to Sarver. "She was not threatening suicide, she was just saying 'no one is going to take me out of my house,'" said Sarver. Sarver said he advised the family to seek counseling for the woman. Police confer after obtaining a shotgun from a despondent Hastings woman. In other business earlier this month, the board • Accepted the retirement of longtime building and electrical inspector/zoning administrator Bernard Hammond. • Accepted the resignation of electrical inspector Gary Moore. Moore had been ap­ pointed zoning administrator by the board earlier this year, but there was disagreement over how to compensate Moore the job. The decision was rescinded and the title was given back to Hammond until a replace­ ment could be hired. • Agreed last month to enter into a con­ tract with Professional Code Inspectors of Michigan in Hastings to take over building and electrical permit inspections. PCI will be paid with permit revenue. said Edwards. Taking over township zoning administra­ tion duties will be Archie "Doug" Muma. Muma, working for the township part time, who will be paid $7,000 annually. At its meeting last week, board members met Muma and new office manager Marian Bouma. Bouma will work part time for the village for $8 per hour, Edwards said. • Okayed a preliminary final plat ap­ proval for the Jones Crossing housing de­ velopment on Heath Road. The 51.1-acre development contains 22 lots ranging in size from 24.000 to 222.000 square feet. The development includes 22.5 acres of wildlife preserve. • Granted final plat approval to Pine Haven Estates. Phase III, located between Whitmore and McCann roads off M-37. The development contains 32 building lots. • Established a zoning application fee of $25 to cover zoning inspection expenses and administration. • Heard a report from Edwards that con­ sideration of a trails ordinance is still on hold while the Village of Middleville meets with property owners next to the Paul Henry Thornapplc Trail regarding screen­ ing. See MILLAGE, continued page 3 I �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 17. 1999 News Briefs: Country, gospel set at Showcase An evening of gospel music featur­ ing Mark Forester and "J3" will be held at 6:30 tonight (Thursday, June 17) at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Forester, a singer and songwriter from Lapeer, is a veteran of many pre­ vious Showcases. He has released nu­ merous albums and plays concerts across the Midwest. "J3," from Ionia, is making its de­ but at the Showcase. The group fea­ tures three-part harmonics with a coun­ try flavor. Members of the group in­ clude Janel Badder, Jill Secen and Jenny Almy on vocals. Musicians are Julie Wiles, violin; Lloyd Kaufman, bass guitar; and Randy Cherpes, drums. Seating at the Showcase is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vets plan 4th barbecue again The Fourth of July Veterans Associ­ ation once again will sponsor the an­ nual “Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration and chicken barbecue at Charlton Park. The program will begin with a pre­ sentation of the colors and flag raising ceremony at 11:30 a.m., followed by a salute to veterans in front of the mu­ seum. All veterans and their families will be admitted to the park that day free of charge. Veterans and their families can have a chicken barbecue for $2 apiece, die general public can eat for $4. There also will be games on the Vil­ lage Green from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, or to offer help, call Barry County Veterans Af­ fairs at 948-4881 Tuesday or Thursday or Charlton Park at 945-3775 or Frank Weinbrecht at 945-5471. Heart Association dinner is June 24 Barry County's first annual benefit dinner for the American Heart Associa­ tion has been set for 6 p.m. Thursday, June 24, at the Hastings Country Club. Dr. Kenneth Schwartz, a researcher and professor of medicine al Michigan State University, will be the speaker. Some of Schwartz's research has been funded by the American Heart Associa­ tion in the past and he is a member of the Midwest Research Committee. An auction also will be part of the evening. Tickets for the dinner are a $50 do­ nation per person. The public is in­ vited and tickets will be available June 1 at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office. Family Tree Medi­ cal Associates, Dreisbach Motors and the Barry Intermediate School District office. Proceeds from next month’s benefit come back to Barry County through educational programs and research. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will have its annual meeting and pic­ nic at Charlton Park tonight {Thursday. June 17) at 6:30. The picnic will be in the village un­ der the trees. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. The annual election of officers will be held and there will be a program in the church basement with slides by President Mike Hook about "Michigan Historical Sites of Barry County." All Historical Society meetings are open to the public. OUR Land group meets June 24 DNR listening session slated The OUR-Land Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 24, in the community room of the Cpurts & Uw Building. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. One of the main objectives of the session will be to set up action groups in four areas of focus — open space preservation, planning and zoning, sur­ face and ground water quality and in­ frastructure planning. Besides forming the four teams, Robin Pierson of the Department of Natural Resources will give a presenta­ tion on "The Sale of Development Rights." She will discuss the current status of this open space preservation tool and other pending legislative ac­ tion. An OUR-Land conference held last March at the Middle Villa in Mid­ dleville resulted in more than 40 peo­ ple signing up to become part of the action groups now being formed. Those people will be contacted di­ rectly. The mission of the OUR-Land Committee is to educate the public to facilitate understanding of land use practices that protect the quality of life and economic value of Barry County. Citizens interested in serving on any of the action groups should call 945­ 9866 to become involved. The Michigan Department of Natu­ ral Resources is planning a “Listening Session" for 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 17. at the Yankee Springs Recre­ ation area. Park Supervisor Ben Stapish invites area residents to the park to share ideas, concerns and issues with mem­ bers of the DNR's management team. Staff from the law enforcement, wildlife, fisheries and parks and recre­ ation divisions will also be at this lis­ tening session. Listening sessions are an informal chance to meet DNR managers to share ideas and raise questions. The park staff will provide coffee, cookies and s'morcs. Yankee Springs Recreation Area is located near Middleville. From Route 37 take Yankee Springs Road to Chief Noonday west and follow the signs to the listening session. No entrance fee will be charged at the gate for those attending the listen­ ing station. For more information, call Stapish at 795-9081. Walk to benefit Alpha Center Top homemaker nominees sought Lifewalk ’99, to benefit the Alpha Women's Center in Hastings, will be­ gin about 9 a.m. Saturday, June 19, at the center, located at 114 E. State St. Registration starts at 8 a.m. at the center, located above the Bikes and Sports store. Walkers are asked to get pledges to raise funds to help the center with its expenses during the summer months. A non-profit service, the center offers free pregnancy tests and shares the cost of maintaining a maternity home in Grand Rapids. The center offers free baby clothes, diapers, formula, blan­ kets, maternity clothes and other items to women in need. Free referrals and resources also are provided, as well as free ultrasound service. For women in an abusive situation or with nowhere else to go, the Omega Maternity House is available. Each walker is asked to collect pledges from family, friends, co-work­ ers or neighbors. Donations are tax de­ ductible. Free balloons for the chil­ dren, from Life walk organizers and WCSG-FM, will be given away for the walk. Sponsors will provide light refreshments. A "victory lour" of the Alpha Wom­ en's Center will be held after the walk as well as a drawing for door prizes, donated by local sponsors. Pledge forms arc available at Alpha Women's Center or by calling (616) 948-9013. I t Nominations are being taken for the "Homemaker of the Year" award, which will be presented during the Barry County Fair, July 17-24. The Homemaker of the Year winner will be announced during Ladies Day, July 22. However, nominations must be received at the fair office by July 5. Selection will be based on fair par­ ticipation, variety of interests, com­ munity involvement, enthusiasm, neat appearance and communication skills. The winner will receive $100 and will represent Barry County during the Michigan State Fair this fall in De­ troit The second place prize is $50. Applications are available in the 1999 Fair Book, which may be ob­ tained at the Michigan State Univer­ sity Extension office in Hastings or at the CountyFair office, located on the fairgrounds between Hastings and Mid­ dleville on M-37. Women also can en­ ter themselves in the Homemaker Award competition. A homemaker interview reception will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18, and attendance is mandatory for applicants who wish to be considered for the award. The reception will be held in the picnic pavilion on the fair­ grounds. Homemaker applicants must be a participant in the Barry County Fair. This artist rendering of the Towne Center Commercial development is so pretty one planning commission member joked, "If it is this pretty people will drive off tha road looking at it." Developer Bill Getty is looking for a major supermarket and other retail for the site. It is the first phase of his 51 acre development off Route 37, Town Square planned in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A 51-acre commercial "Town Square" project in Middleville that will include a 30,000-square-foot supermarket appar­ ently is on track for approval. The Middleville Planning Commission earlier this week approved a Planned Unit Development rezoning for the develop­ ment planned by Bill Getty. This rezon­ ing recommendation will go to the Mid­ dleville Village Council within three weeks. A few details have to be worked out and approvals from the village engi­ neer and planner received before the plans go to council. Getty intends to work on the commer­ cial portion of the property as the first phase of the project.. The entire PUD will include retail, possibly a convenience food restaura • or bank and a separate office retail building. The focus of the commercial development will be a clock tower and a "residential town square feel," according to Getty. Getty is planning 70 single family homes, 44 condominium units, 30 town­ house units and 16 independent living units. The independent living units will be constructed to be accessible to wheelchairs and will serve as a "good transition" to the Carveth Assisted Living facility, which the project will abut. Getty will work with the rolling terrain of the site and will preserve as many ex­ isting trees and green space as possible. He told the Planning Commission that he believes, "The time is right. As a resi­ dent it is important to me that I plan at­ tractive communities that minimize envi­ ronmental impact and create real neigh­ borhoods where people share a sense of caring." Parking assessments approved by council by David T. Young Editor The annual special assessments on down­ town businesses for parking was.approved by the Hastings City Council Monday night, but not without some protest and debate. Three objections were raised before the council adopted the ,assessmcnt roll 8-0 with Councilman Harold Hawkins absent. The parking assessments were instituted by die council in 1989 after parking meters were eliminated downtown in an effort to attract more customers for downtown busi­ nesses. The city held that it had been ab­ sorbing all the costs of maintaining and plowing the streets and the parking meters were intended to keep people from parking in one slot all day. A parking enforcement officer still tries to make sure people do not park for longer than the two-hour max­ imum. Once the meters’ revenue was eliminated, the cuy devised a tax assessment formula for businesses believed to benefit from the free customer parking. During the first several years the parking assessments were enforced, there were sev­ eral business owners who objected to the council, but things quieted down after that to the point that the downtown parking as­ sessments had almost become routine an­ nually. But three dissenting voices were heard Monday night from Dr. Fred Hauser, Larry Knowles and Kathy Argo. Most of the complaints were about how much was assessed to each of the three. City Assessor Judy Myers said individual assessments on 76 parcels arc determined by a formula that was established about 10 years ago by then Assessor Walt Misak. The factors include size of the building, whether it has a second story that is used or not. how much private parking the busi­ ness provides, the type of business and how much traffic it generates, general as­ sessment and walking distance from park­ ing spaces. Mayor Frank Campbell said Dr. Hauser, a retired veterinarian, expressed his opposi­ tion to his assessments personally. Knowles and Argo appeared before the council to voice their objections. Another audience member, business owner Jim Brown, spoke in favor of continuing the assessment, but he urged the council to keep the total $16,500 price lag the same, which it has since 1989. It was pointed out that the city doesn't make a bundle on the assessments. It pays a parking enforcement officer about $11,000 a year and with maintenance costs, the city's total costs are a little more than $56,000 annually. Knowles, who owns the building at 136 E. State St., asked the council, "Why isn't the county courthouse part of this? We shouldn't pay for customers to be able to go do business at the county courthouse." City Manager Howard Penrod explained that government property isn’t taxed. "It hasn't been assessed since day one (of the downtown parking assessment pro­ gram)." he said. "If we tax them, they'd find a way to tax us." State could boost new Hastings school budget by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings School Board approved a $20.7 million budget at its meeting Tues­ day, but may be amending the budget soon to include approximately $189,000 in addi­ tional revenue, according to Superintendent Carl Schocsscl. New Page principal selected by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Patricia Koese of Grandville has been hired to fill the principal's post at Page El­ ementary School in the TTiomapple Kel­ logg district. Koese said she is looking forward to meeting the challenges of the school, which houses students in grades 4 and 5. She added that this was "her district of choice." Before coming to TK she was a principal at Godfrey Lee Middle School and has served in other administrative positions. Both TK Superintendent Jay Cason and assistant Superintendent Midge Pippel spoke highly of her selection. Pippel said, "She was the consensus choice of the interview committee." The Board of Education approved her two-year contract Monday night. She will make $70,000 per year. She replaces David Bukala, who has re­ signed to explore new challenges. Koese joins former Hastings Middle School Principal Mike Spahr, who will serve as the TK Middle School Principal. Both officially start work July 1. Argo said, "It (the assessment process) is very hard on the stores that are just start­ ing." But Councilman David Jasperse said businesses would have to pay for parking elsewhere. He noted that in the Kmart plaza on West Slate Street, businesses pay for parking spaces as part of their rent. Argo added, "Wc have no parking in front of our store." But Jasperse told her, "You're not paying for a specific parking spot." Penrod added, "You're paying for down­ town parking; everybody shares that." Argo said she wasn't necessarily contest­ ing the city's policy of having the assess­ ments. she just wanted more information. Knowles then asked, "Where do you go if you feel the wrong numbers (for assess­ ments) are plugged in?" He was told he should sec Myers, but Penrod warned that he might be too late because the council was set Monday night to approve the assessment rolls. The city manager noted that the council had a hear­ ing on the necessity of the assessment dis­ trict in May and this was the second hear­ ing, gn the assessment rolls. Just before the vote, Campbell said, "I think it's a fair assessment,” but acknowl­ edged, "I'm not paying for it." Patricia Koese k Schoessel said the Michigan Legislature has approved an extra school aid appropria­ tion of $300 million, of which Hastings could receive $189,000. However, Gov. John Engler has not yet signed the bill into law. Schocsscl said, and there is a question as to whether he will. The additional appropriation resulted from an unexpected increase in revenue the state has received, Schocsscl said. The in­ crease is probably due in part to a thriving economy, he said. If Engler docs sign the appropriations bill, some of the items the Hastings dis­ trict was unable to fund this coming school year may now be able to be included in the new budget. The budget passed Tuesday predicts $20.7 million in expenditures and $20.6 million in revenues. An expected $77,603 deficit will be covered with money not spent last year because of lowered heating costs. A total of $18.4 million, or nearly 89 percent of projected expenditures, is set aside in the new budget for district person­ nel's salaries and fringe benefits. Also at Tuesday's meeting, the board ap­ proved spending $270,375 for five school buses. Bus bodies will be purchased from Squires School and Commercial Equipment Sales of Eaton Rapids and the chassis from Wise International Trucks of Kalamazoo. The board also approved spending $26,198 to upgrade the memories in dis­ trict computers. $24,857 for an Internet server, and $41,121 for furniture. A bid of $62,080 was awarded to Quality Roofing of Hastings to do work on Southeastern and Northeastern elementary's roofs. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 17. 1999 - Page 3 Hastings School Board OKs support personnel contract by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings Board of Education Tues­ day approved a new contract with the Hast­ ings Educational Support Personnel Asso­ ciation (HESPA) that provides an overall hourly wage increase of 5 percent for para­ professionals and 2 percent for other sup­ port personnel. The agreement was ratified by HESPA June 2. The contract calls for a 3 percent hourly wage increase for paraprofessionals in the 1999-2000 school year and a 2 percent in­ crease in the 2000-2001 school year. It gives other support personnel, including secretaries, custodians, maintenance work­ ers and food service staff, a 1 percent hourly wage increase in 1999-2000 and an­ other 1 percent increase in 2000-2001. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the paraprofessionals got a higher in­ crease than other support personnel be­ cause. in the opinion of both HESPA and board negotiators, the wages of the parapro­ fessionals had fallen behind compared to like positions in the marketplace, and "there was a mutual feeling we had to go higher" in order to attract people to the po­ sitions. Schoessel said. The school board continues to negotiate with the district's teaching staff to reach agreement on a new contract. The current contract expires June 30. Schoessel said "we feel like we're making progress." The new HESPA contract will bring support personnel wages up to the follow­ ing levels: For general paraprofessionals: a starting salary of $5.56 an hour in 1999/2000 and $5.67 in 2000-2001. and a maximum salary for those who've worked six years or more of $7.89 in 1999/2000 and $8.05 in 2000/2001. * For Health Care I paraprofessionals: a starting salary of $6.95 an hour the first year and $7.09 the second year, and a max­ imum salary for six years or more of ser­ vice of $8.58 the first year and $8.75 the second year. For Health Care II paraprofessionals: a starting salary of $8.76 the first year of the contract and $8.93 the second year and a maximum salary after six or more years of service of $9.36 the first year and $9.55 the following year. For in-school suspension and early childhood paraprofessionals: a starting salary of $7.96 the first year and $8.12 the second year and a maximum salary for those who've worked six or more years of $10.80 the first year and $11.02 the next year. For secretaries who work during the school year: a starting salary of $7.89 the first year of the contract and $7.97 the sec­ ond year and a maximum salary after three or more years of service of $11.53 in 1999/2000 and $11.65 in 2000/2001. For secretaries who work year-round: a starting salary of $7.95 the first year and $8.03 the next year and a maximum salary for three years or more of service of $11.58 in 1999/2000 and $11.70 in 2000/2001. For high school and middle school library secretaries: a starting hourly wage of $8.29 the first year and $8.38 the second year and a maximum $11.69 per hour for three years of service or more in 1999/2000 and $11.80 in 2000/2001. For elementary library secretaries: a $6.52 starting salary the first year of the contract and $6.59 the second year, and $8.87 maximum hourly wage for three years or more the first year and $8.9u the next. For general custodial workers: an in­ crease to $7.95 per hour starting salary in 1999/2000 and $8.03 in 2000/2001, and a maximum wage after 30 months of service of $11.64 in 1999/2000 and $11.75 in MILLAGEcont from page 1 However, Edwards said adoption of a trails ordinance is inevitable. * "The sheriff told me that he would need that for enforcement," said Edwards. "To enforce anything, he would need an ordi­ nance of some kind." • Heard a report from Edwards that extra patrols by the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment through the Federal COPS Grant have been delayed due to the need to re­ submit paperwork. Edwards explained that the grant was mistakenly awarded to the sheriffs depart­ ment instead of Rutland and Hastings townships, which are splitting the cost for the deputy. Patrols are expected to begin in about one month, he said. • Agreed to a "hold harmless" agreement with Paramount Promotions which plans to sell fireworks in front of Wal-Mart. • Paid bills amounting to $22,103 and heard a report from Treasurer Blanche Munjoy stating the township has $533,711 invested at area banks. • Learned that PCI issued 17 building permits in May. All but one of the permits were for private, residential improvements. One was for the construction by Dan Mejeur of a rental equipment business at 575 Tanner Lake Road. 2000/2001. For utility and grounds maintenance per­ sonnel: an $11.08 starting hourly wage the first year of the contract and $11.19 the next year, with a maximum of $11.64 the first year and $11.75 the following year for those who've worked more than 12 months. For grounds people I. maintenance peo­ ple I and II, and shipping and receiving: $11.92 an hour starting salary the first year of the contract and $12.04 the second year, with a maximum after 12 months of $12.52 the first year and $12.65 the second year. For maintenance workers at Pleasantview. a starting salary of $12.22 the first year of the contract and $12.34 the second year and a maximum salary after 12 months of service of $12.75 the first year and $12.87 the second year. For high school maintenance III and maintenance assistant positions: a starting salary of $12.34 the first year of the con­ tract and $12.47 the second year, and a maximum after 12 months of service of $12.86 the first year and $12.99 the second year. For special maintenance: a $13.79 start­ ing salary the first year of the contract and $13.92 the second year and a maximum salary after a year of $14.99 the first year and $15.14 the second year. For assistant cook and baker positions: a starting salary of $7.98 the first year of the contract and $8.06 the second year, with a maximum for five years or more of service of $9.38 the first year and $9.48 the second year. For food services accountant: a starting salary of $7.81 an hour tl»c first year of the contract and $7.89 the second year and a maximum for five years or more of service of $9.20 the first year and $9.29 the next year. For food service general help I and snack bar: a starting hourly wage of $7.50 the first year and $7.58 the next year and a maximum after five or more years of ser­ vice of $8.89 the first year of the contract and $8.98 the second year. For food service general help II: a start­ ing salary of $6.98 the first year of the contract and $7.05 the second year and a maximum after five or more years of ser­ vice of $8.82 the first year and $8.91 the next year. For the Pleasantview cook position: a starting salary of $9 the first year of the contract and $9.09 the second year and a maximum after four or more years of $10.43 the first year and $10.54 the second year. For the position of cook, a starting salary of $8.64 the first year of the contract and $8.72 the second year and a maximum salary after four or more years of service of $10.05 the first year and $10.15 the second The actual moment of breaking ground at the new animal shelter site on North Industrial Drive included a lot of men, women and children. Humane Society President Kathy Wiggins (left) accepts a check for $5,000 from Barry Community Foundation Executive Director Bonnie Ballinger during the groundbeaking ceremony from the animal shelter. Richard Groos brought along his shovel as a gag. SHELTER... continued from page 1 Tuesday evening, Emmet Herrington and John Barnett, twb of the three who voted against last week's procedures resolution. The other, Robert Wenger, was out of town. Also absent was County Administra­ tor Michael Brown. ‘ "Let's be charitable and say that they had other commitments." said Reynolds, refer­ ring to the absence of the five commis­ sioners. But a number of township and city offi­ cials were on hand to join with a wide vari­ ety of people with shovels from all over the county. "It's heartwarming to see all the people who have jumped on the bandwagon for this project," Wiggins said. "It's been worth the effort and we appreciate the sup­ port." Jim Brown commented that the road to building a new shelter has had more than a few bends, "But we're going to build an an­ imal shelter, plain and simple." "It was less than a year ago that we started hammering '.his out," Englerth said, adding that he and his colleagues have been grateful for the public support. He made special mention of the help from J-Ad Graphics and the Jacobs family, Marge and Ken Radant and WBCH-Radio, engineer Robert Brady of Yankee Springs and Groos. Groos responded by quipping. "Since I've retired (from Tyden and Viking), I’ve told everybody this place is going to the dogs." It is believed that the fund-raising efforts have been successful in meeting the $150,000 goal, ahead of the July 13 dead­ line. Interestingly, the efforts picked up an­ other $7,500 Tuesday night as the Barry Community ‘ Foundation and Director Bon­ nie Ballinger showed up with a $5,000 check and Kay Stolsonberg of Miller Real Estate pledged $2,500 from that local firm. Englerth made particular mention of the role of DeBoer, the tireless "negotiator" be­ tween the County Board and the shelter committee. "This took 10 years out of his life," En­ glerth said. "He is the Gandhi of Barry County." ywr. Two area township supervisors may retire Word is unofficially out that the supervi­ sors in Hastings Charter and Castleton townships, Richard Thomas and Justin Cooley, will not seek re-election when their terms expire next year. Thomas, supervisor of Hastings Charter Township since 1976, said he has not "de­ cided on anything officially," but expects to retire "next year somewhere near Election time — or maybe Bl finish it out — we'll see what happens." "I've been doing the job a long lime," Thomas said. "Things are changing. You just kind of like to have more time to yourself. I just guess I'm getting a little old." Thomas, a Democrat, is 74 years old. He attended Hastings High School, joined the service in 1943, went to Europe as an anti­ aircraft gunner during World War II, came back to the. area in 1946, worked for Con­ sumers Power for 11 years, and then be­ came a dairy fanner. He had been serving on the township's Board of Review for sev­ eral years when he was appointed to the supervisor's position, left vacant by the re­ tiring supervisor. Since then Thomas has seen many changes, including the building of the new township hall on River Road in 1988 and the switch to computers few township pa­ perwork. In addition to his dudes as supervisor, he has also served as the township assessor. "The township's growing," he said. "We're getting quite a few new homes. There's more assessing to do." Being a su­ pervisor and assessor is "just getting to be quite a lot of work, not that I'm afraid of work, but I just decided I’d try to retire. See RETIRE, continued page 17 Hiring of deputy delayed in Hastings, Rutland twps. by Mary Warner Staff Writer The planned hiring of a sheriffs deputy to exclusively patrol Rutland and Hastings charter townships has been delayed until this coming September. The deputy was to have started June 30, but funding for the position has yet to be received because a federal grant had to be re­ written with Rutland an i Hastings town­ ships as the grant applicants rather than the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The townships are applying for $75,000 in funds being administered through the Michigan Office of Drug Control Policy, Hastings Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden said. The money will be spread over three years. Each township will still have to pay a portion of the cost of the police car, uni­ forms and miscellaneous expenses of the officer. The deputy's annual starting pay will be $17,305.50, with benefits totaling $6,230. If the deputy starts this coming September, Cruttenden said, Hastings and Rutland townships will each be expected to kick in $4,500 to cover three months of deputy service. The new deputy will help cut down on speeding on state highways running through both Hastings and Rutland town­ ships, Cruttenden said. He will make him­ self available to township residents, she said, and "will drive around and provide a presence." He is also expected to put on community programs, she said. The status of the grant was discussed at last week's Hastings Charter Township Board meeting. Also at that meeting, the board voted to enter into a contract with the village of Freeport to provide library ser­ vice to the township at an annual cost of $3,000 plus any fines collected. That cost is more than double the old contract, in which the township paid the village $ 1,455 per year. Cruttenden said the cost increased so much because Hastings Township and the other two townships the Freeport library serves, Irving and Carlton, arc all growing. The resultant increase in total property val­ ues has increased the amount of local matching funds required for the library to receive state aid. In the past. Cruttenden said, the village of Freeport was kicking in some of the townships' share of matching funds, but that share has increased so much the village asked all three townships to pay more for their library service. The Hastings Township Board continues to have discussions with a special cityftownship library committee that is try­ ing to raise funds for the building and oper­ ation of a new Hastings City Library that would serve Rutland and Hastings town­ ships. Hastings Township is already plan­ ning on putting a request for library mil­ lage on the ballot in August or November of 2000, Cruttenden said. The exact amount of millage to be requested has not been decided by the library committee. If voters approve the millage, Cruttenden said, the township will then enter into a contract with the city of Hastings for li­ brary service. Also at the meeting last week, the board changed the company holding the town­ ship’s employee pension plan from Burn­ ham and Flowers of Kalamazoo to JFC & Associates of Portage. Cruttenden said the board wasn't satisfied with the service of the Kalamazoo company. Justin Cooley �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 17. 1999 L€TT€RS from our readers... County works against shelter To the editor:^ Our elected county commissioners should hang their heads in shame for the dirty politics they have been playing in their dealings with Anima) Shelter 2000. At a county commissioners’ meeting I attended March 8.1 witnessed the so called "agreement” made between Animal Shelter 2000 and the Board of Commissioners. It was agreed that the county would con­ tribute SI 50.000 toward the building of the new shelter. Of course there were require­ ments to be met that were discussed, main­ ly the approval of the building plans. Light helps take the silver out It was also stated that there was no inten­ tion by the commissioners to redesign the building, they simply wanted to make cer­ tain that the structure they were allotting money to was sound. Animal Shelter 2000 made it clear that they would be in charge of the actual building process and would not relinquish control of the project because of money coming from the county. At that point. Sheriff Steve DeBoer was acting as liaison between the commission­ ers and Animal Shelter 2000. The public should know that our com- Do something for the Legion To the editor: I’m amazed that Sheriff Steve DeBoer, one of the big wheels for the new animal shelter, has not put out one word for a roof for the American Legion Post, on Church Street and Green. DeBoer is an officer of the local post. I would think that in that capacity, a fev more pies or accepting checks around th< county would not interfere with his positioi as sheriff. Sure would raise the morale at American Legion Post No. 45. It would take a lot more to raise it at the Sheriff’s Department. The building is begging not to become an indoor swimming pool. Anyone who would like to help Post No. 45 would be fine. Mail a donation to 325 S. Church St. The Legion only wants and needs a roof. The animal shelter is to be a country club for the animals. The animal shelter committee, Brian Reynolds, DeBoer, etc., have pushed re­ sponsible government right off the table. For what: prestige? Ills another government solution that has really festered. Have you put a letter in local mail one day to make sure it would be delivered the next, only to find out it was delivered a day late? Hastings sends all mail to Kalamazo< now, I guess so that they have more time t< look pretty. I have no desire to deal witl them. I mailed a check to a business in Hast ings, correc; address, but the letter was re turned because I did not have their P.O. box number on il. Their mail is picked up at the post office. They pit a slip on the letter ex­ plaining that, but arc too lazy to walk a few feet to put in box. Those are the same peo­ ple who raised the price of stamps, and want more money. They arc a disgrace. Middleville has been good for a long time, at least what I hear and sec. You bet there is local mail, and they arc civil. They have a new postmaster, so that could change. A little authority is a dangerous thing. Donald W. Johnson, Middleville ‘Gang of 5' should get on board To the editor: Tuesday evening, at 6:30, they arrived. People from the community, from all walks of life. They walked down Industrial Park Drive with their children, their shovels and their pets. And they brought their con­ science and convictions. And they brought another $7,500. It is for a news story to tell us who they all were. But this writer remains convinced that the people lead the politicians. For some maniacal reason yet to be discovered, the James Bailey-led five vote faction on the Barry County Commission continue to oppose the obvious opportunity that the An­ imal Shelter 2000 Committee offers. The committee has raised the money and ac­ quired the property to erect a new and needed animal shelter. When turned over to the county, the shelter and property will have value of somewhat over $400,000. The county has pledged $150,000 toward the project, but has obstructed the fund raising of Animal Shelter 2000 at every opportu­ nity and as yet has turned over no money. Tuesday evening the people broke ground on the animal shelter that will be built. It will be turned over to the county for a total cost to taxpayers of $150,000, as a com­ pleted and equipped facility. Yet Chairman Bailey has threatened to go down to the flood plain and throw another $150,000 into the old rathole and call it an animal shelter if the Animal Shelter 2000 Commit­ tee does so much as dig a footing. County Commissioner Bob Wenger was out of state but sent his blessings. County Commissioner John Barnett arrived with his shovel, and County Commissioner Em­ met Herrington brought a post hole digger o work with. The time is long past for the Commis­ sion's gang of five to join the people. There is important work to be done in Barry County. Work that will make county government work better with less cost to the taxpayers. The county commissioners :an stop paying each other per dieins each HastjngsBaNNER time they shake hands. They can strip thei own unbelievable fringe benefit packag for their part-time jobs. And now that the register of deeds has announced his earl) retirement, they can abolish that unneedec office and combine the authority with tha of the county clerk, as all our neighbors, bij and small, have long since done. There is important work to be done in th* county. Obstructing the efforts of the Ani­ mal Shelter 2000 Committee is small and wrong. Sincerely, Robert Dwyer, Hastings missioners have, for whatever reason, tried to prevent a new animal shelter being built. They have virtually stolen over $20,000 of pledged township money by drafting and sending a letter to the townships, describing how their contributions to the project would be illegal, thereby preventing them from contributing money. They have issued state­ ments that have been published that can only be described as unprofessional and untruthful. They have placed arbitrary and unrealistic timetables on fund-raising. They have held clandestine meetings and hired outside law firms, in an effort to pre­ vent the building of a new structure. Now, in a last ditch effort to stop construction they have rescinded their pledge of $150,000 stated in a document drafted by an attorney from a large Grand Rapids law firm. The people of Barry County have at this time, an opportunity to build a new animal shelter. Anyone who has ever had the heart to go into the present shelter knows of the dire need to replace the existing run down shacks that now so inadequately serve as the animal shelter. We arc at the dawn of the 21st ccniury and we need to strive to make our commu­ nity a reflection our values. It is evident tha< some of our elected officials have no inten tion to serve the community as they shouk and they certainly do not represent our val­ ues in this issue. They have squandered an opportunity to collectively get this project done. Land has been donated, architectural and mginecring services have been donated, countless hours by tireless volunteers have been donated, thousands of dollars from hundreds of generous people have been donated and still the commissioners do nothing but undermine efforts to build the uildings. The people have spoken and we support a new animal shelter. The clock will not be turned back and we will not be dissuaded by lack of leadership from our elected county commissioners; with or without the money they pledged we will have a new ihclter. They can choose to work with the com­ munity or they can choose to work against the community. Either way, a new animal shelter will lead the way to a new direction and spirit for Barry ity in 2000. I look forward tdi itifrc. The future is. here. g ’ ' ‘ Patricia Wilson, Thornapplc Township r Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they win be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Public Opinion to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Devoted Dear editor: 1 recall an oft repeated scene in my past that went something like this: "Mom, my finger hurts.” Mom would say. “let me take a look.” Then after carefully examining my finger, she would say. “you have a sliver in your finger, we must get the sliver out. Lct^ see if Pa can get it out.” I would respond with, "But that will hurt." and Mom would say. “but we must get the sliver out." Finally. I would consent to exploratory surgery. Pa would get his jack knife out or sometimes a needle, some­ times he would even sterilize it in a flame. Then he would put my arm under his arm so he could get my hand out in front of him where 1 could not sec the surgery and he could work on the sliver. About the first time he would touch my finger with the jackknife or the needle. I would jump and try to pull my hand away. Sometimes I would jerk my hand away even before he touched it. And he would say. “We must get the sliver out." Finally, after being convinced of this parental wisdom, I would grit my teeth and try to hold still so that Pa could get the sliv­ er out. The surgery v'as successful and I felt so much better, the sliver was out and the pain was gone. There is another option or two to “taking the sliver out.” You can go about your work or play and try to forget the pain, or you can take a pain killer and try to reduce the pain so you can live with it. Such is life. There arc many pains, phys­ ical, emotional, spiritual, imaginary, etc. And there are many slivers, some large and some very, very small. There arc at least three options. 1) Go about your work and play and try to forget the pain. 2) Take a pain killer that will enable you to live with it, or alcohol, drugs, etc. 3) Or take the sliver out. One of the necessary steps to “get the sliver out” is to locate the sliver. This can sometimes be a challenge. One of the moves necessary to "get the sliver out" is “let’s go over to the light" Let’s go to the light with the pains and slivers of life. What I found in the instruction book was “And this is the condemnation (what’s wrong), that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil." John 3:19. Notice the problem, "... the light has come into the world, and men loved dark­ ness rather than light, because their deeds were evil." That does sound like a plausible and practical explanation to the pains of life. But then we face yet another problem “For everyone practicing evil ha.es the light and docs not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed." John 3:20. Why not, “grit your teeth and bear it" and come to the light and, “get the sliver out?" “But he who docs the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be dearly seen that they have been done in God." John 3:21. “Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “1 am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." John 8:12. “I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness." John 12:46. Why not come to the light, now? “Youi (God’s) word is a lamp to my feet, and i light to my path." Psalms 119:105. Rus Sarver Hastings CORRECTION The Nashville Strings held two round and square dances and raised $600 Io benefit the Barry County Animal Shelter 2000 Committee's project to build a new shelter. The group was incorrectly identified in last week's issue. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spancar Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thorrtappie, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United Slates House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. A young Michigan old law against swear to keep laws like on the books or tare they c Haitinp Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N.M-43 Hwy. Published by Hasting* Mi 49028-0602 (810)945-9554 John Jacoba President Joyce Ryan Treasoer Frederic Jacobs Vtce Present Stephen Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (EMor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor} Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary * ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Fnday 8 a m. to 5 X p m . Saturday 8 X am - Noon Scott Ornmen Cindy O’Neill Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hast rigs. Ml 49050 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 t Robin Frohlich, Dnitna: Shook, "If the law is on the books, the law is the law. It should be on the books where locally people still want it. I don't Sdak it's a tad law." Susan Twigg, Hastings: 'I think it's ridiculous.' Beth Allen, Woodland: Jennifer Blaschka, Lake Odessa: "I think people have a right "I do not condone vulgarity, to say what they want unless but perhaps this law has outlived its usefulness. If we they're swearing directly al somebody. Then they're violating something. But if need lobe more specific.' theyYe just outside and swearing, il has to do with freedom of speech." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 17. 1999 - Page 5 LETTERS from our readers, continued... County Board has dragged its feet Be responsible, forget excuses To the editor: It seems as though the last few decades have been full of excuses for one's actions, with no responsibility on the part of the hu­ man. Permissiveness began with Dr. Ben­ jamin Spock and was earned like a flag, ex­ cusing all mistakes. The most glaring examples arc accidents with guns and motorized vehicles, water craft, snowmobiles. ATVs and. of course, the family car. Did yr j ever notice how quickly in the media report of an accident it states that it was a tree that got in the way. the road was furnished b/.. Mork D. Chrfcte of Edward Jones and Co. What makes the stock market move The stock market's movements are pre­ dicted by pundits, examined by analysts, re­ counted by reporters and scrutinized by so­ ciety. But how many people really know why the stock market goes up and down? The simple reason behind the stock mar­ ket’s movements is the basic law of supply and demand. When more people want to buy stocks than there arc who want to sell, the price of stock goes up. When more peo­ ple want to sell slocks than want to buy, the price of stock goes down. The U.S. stock markets are auction mar­ kets This means the price of a stock at any given time is determined by how much someone will pay to buy it and how much a stockholder will accept to sell it. Therefore, supply and demand cause the stock market to move. But what causes supply and demand to go up and down? Understanding this can help you put daily stock market activity into perspective and focus more on the long term. Many complex factors affect supply and demand for stocks, one of which is the U.S. economy. A strong economy is generally characterized by low unemployment, low inflation and low interest rates. Low unem­ ployment means more money coming into U.S. households, and low inflation means more money to spend. This stimulates indi­ viduals to invest, increasing the demand for stocks, in addition, low interest rates make fixed-income investments less attractive thin common stocks, further increasing de­ mand. A weak economy has the opposite effect. More investors want to sell. Supply in­ creases. demand decreases, and stocks de­ cline in value. Global markets arc another factor affect­ ing supply and demand. When a foreign economy weakens, it leads to decreasing demand for U.S. goods. Lower foreign de­ mand could lead to lower foreign sales and profits for U.S. companies — and lower profits make a company less desirable to in­ vestors. Much market activity is knee-jerk reac­ tion. For example, when Hong Kong’s stock market plunged in October 1997, the Dow Jones Industrial Average responded with a 7.2 percent drop. Many investors de­ cided to sell out of fear that Hong Kong’s problems would negatively affect U.S. com­ panies. However, a 1998 study by the investment research firm Ibbetson Associates Inc. showed that a long-term outlook evens out volatility. The study compared the range between the highest and lowest average an­ nual returns of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index for rolling one-, five-, 10- and 15ycar periods from 1926 through 1997. The onc-ycar periods were by far the most volatile, with average annual returns rang­ ing from +54 percent to -43.3 percent. The five- and 10-ycar rolling periods had dra­ matically fewer negative returns, and the 15-ycar holding periods showed no nega­ tive returns. As long as there's a stock market, there will be pundits, analysts and observers — and there also will be ups and downs. There’s no guarantee about which direction the stock market will move tomorrow, but one thing’s for sure: The best way to over­ come stock market fluctuation is to stay in for the long term. - STOCKS The foltowing prices are from trie dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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It was suggested that the road should be straightened, yet look back on an old map and you will no doubt find the road originally followed the line fence with two right angle turns. Again, it was reported the tight curve comes after a long straight stretch of road­ way. So? To the north of the four comers of Banfield is a 40 mph sign, followed by a yellow curve sign in Banfield suggesting a speed in the 30s. If this car coming from the north had obeyed the signs, it would not have rolled over and over again and again, just like on TV. There again, TV plays an important part in educating our young drivers of how fast cars can be driven. They don’t realize that it takes a pro to drive in that manner, and even they sometimes make a mistake. Years ago our son drove up too fast from Walnut Ridge on the ice and spun out and under the barb wire fence, scratched the windshield and car top, but had no injury. He quickly learned it was his fault, not the fault of the icy road. Ond needs to drive for the road conditions and be responsible. Having lived here on the Banfield curve for many years, we have observed many ac­ cidents. Without a doubt, speed has been a factor in each one, not the fault of the curve which is well marked and most of the dri­ vers have been frequent travellers, so they know the road. It's ironic that just a few days before this accident, two big trees were removed from the edge of the road and we noticed how much clearer the sight of the curve was corning from the north. It’s our responsibility to observe the posted speed limits, not to make excuses. Nor should we keep finding excuses for other mistakes made by youth or adult. Margaret Crase, Battle Creek Ifyou see this guy on June 19 watch out he Louise Odrzywolska. Hastings Sixteen recent Hastings High School graduates began their education at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Hastings. The group is pictured here in front of the Church. They are, front row: Becky Carr, Pam Pierce and Callie Shumway: second row: Heather Heath, Josh Sheldon. Mike Elliott. Emily Hallifax and Andi Pond. Third row: Marc Haywood. Erika Simpson. Erica Fulmer. Tyson Walther. DJ. LaJoye and Laura Thomas and (in back) Jim Beachnau and Randy Cusack. FLOOR MAINTENANCE DIETARY ASSISTANT This full-time position includes stripping, waxing and buffing of floors, along with some general house­ keeping duties. Hours of work are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. including rotating weekends and holidays. Experience is preferred but not necessary. Dental and Medical Insurance is available, as well as vacation and sick benefits and holiday pay. Starting wage is $7.41 per hour. If interested in joining our team, come to Thomapple Manor to fill out an application. We arc currency hiring in our dietary depart­ ment for a part-time position with various hours. Competitive benefit package available, including medical/dental. Let the residents and staff make you smile each work day! If you are interested in thus position, come to Thornapple Manor to fill out an application. THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD HASTINGS, MI 49058 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE EOE ^American Fellowship Using our Qlents to Scrw the King Bulldozer, Backhoe Mutual Insurance Company Loader, Dump Truck A Michigan Company Training &. Employment Advisory Service "The Seal of Faithful. Friendly Insurance Since 1920 Weekdays or Weekends 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services 7190 Elder. Sun Prairie. Wl wwwxqulpmcnl-School.com HASTINGS 4 Automobile Insurance OFFERS MONTHLY POLICIES For “Safe” Drivers. Convenient “Pay as you drive" continuous plan! Vacation Bible School Need Songs Printing? J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 for the animals!) July I is fast approaching and the com­ missioners are still diddling around - pos­ turing. scheming and delaying. Common sense tells us that construction must start very soon, considering the Dec. 31 dead­ line, competition for materials during a busy building period and other factors. The Board of Commissioners seems un­ able or unwilling to work cooperatively wnh the grass roots Animal Shelter 2000 Committee due to the entrenched philoso­ phy that things are going to be done their way or not get done at all As for Chairman James Bailey's concern that the commissioners will have to take an unfair beating over their recent action, he should be reminded that all this mean spir­ ited brew is cooking on his watch and under his leadership. Now that is unfair. Graduates have roots at St. Rose tQiornapple Bible Stories Wf OAmcs Call the experts... To the editor: In their June 8 meeting, the Barry County Board of Commissioners produced yet an­ other nasty piece of business, which demonstrates their intent to block the build­ ing of the new animal shelter at a new loca­ tion. Another “non-negotiable" item has now been added to that of the infamous July 13 fund-raising deadline and the Dec. 31. 1999, deadline for building completion. Now an odious document has been intro­ duced. which with all its policies and pro­ cedures. not only raises the question of le­ gality, but is clearly an insult to the intelli­ gence, honesty and integrity of the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee members. It also insults ill the generous people of Barry County, including the little children and youth who have donated money, time, ex­ pertise, goods and services and encourage­ ment all along the way. 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Heber (Diana) Hansen of Nashville; daughter, Sylvia (Russell) Hocve of Nashville; granddaughters. Cindy Hansen. Tammy Hansen, and Lisa Ingraham; grandsons, Darren Fisher, Steven Fisher, and Duane Hansen; 16 great grandchildren & one great great grandchild; in addition to her children she is survived by her loving sister. Sylvia Waneta Sherman of Nashville; her very special niece. Sandra Simpson of Charlotte & many loving nieces & nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Hansen will be Thursday, June 17. 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville with Reverend Susan Trowbridge officiating Violetta May Hansen NASHVILLE - Mrs Violetta May Hansen, age 80. of Nashville, passed away Monday, June 14. 1999 in Nashville. Mrs. Hansen was bom March 5,1919 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Heber & Myrtle (Squires) Julian. They moved to Battle Creek & later settled in Maple Grove where she & her sister were raised. She was a 1938 graduate of Hastings High School. She began her married life to Stanley Hansen March 15. 1941 on a farm west of Maple Grove where she kept busy raising her two children. Mrs. Hansen was involved in the Moore school programs & the PTO’s, the Wilcox Church, and later Peace United Methodist Church in Barry ville. Mrs. Hansen and her husband later moved to Assyria Road in Nashville & al the age of 42 started working at Thornapplc Manor as a Nurse Aide until her retirement 18 years later. Mrs. Hansen was well known for her David Wayne Lowe II .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a m ; Sunday School 11:00 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study &. Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. • ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m. and 11:00 a m.; Confession Saturday 4 00 - 4:30 pm. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South, Pas’or Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a m.; Worship 11 00 a m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wcdnexiay Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour, 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p m. evening Service; Wednesday 7:00 pm Services for Adults, Teens and Children ST. ANDREW’S INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hast­ ings Church oP God Building) 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T Hustwick. vicar at 948-9604 St /Andrew ’s is a port of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Chureh office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m., 9:55 a.m. and 11:20 a m. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 pan. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am.; classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a.m Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service, 6:00 p m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Pcstor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945 5974. Worship Ser­ vices. Sunday, 9:00 a.m.; Rev. Ken Vaught; 11:00 a.m., Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:45 a.m. for all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.; BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.; freewill of­ fering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christi Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLF. CHURCH iFormtriy the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings. Rus Sarver, Pastor Emeritus, 945-9224. Sunday Sen ices 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message", 945-9224, 6 30 p m - Bible Study for ail. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ tilde Anglican Communion " 315 W Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W. Center) Church Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014 Father Ciiarlcs P. MuCaoc HI. Rector. Sunday Worship Services - o a.m. and 10 a.m. Christian Education • 10 a m.; Nursery Available at 10 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-/392 Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship 11 a.m ; PO Box 63. Hastings, Ml 49058. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer, Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6.30 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Larry Hubley. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours. Wed Thun 9 a m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning. 9 30 am. Sunday School; 1045 am Morning Worship. Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Warriors (grades K5th), serving evening meals to War­ riors, 6:00 pan.; Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 7:00 p.m Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058. St. Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 a.m. 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries, Pastor Aaron Welch - Music; Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children and adults. Morning Worship Service. 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service 6:00 pan. Wednesday - Family Night 6:00 p.m., Awnu. Jr. & Sr. High Youth, Bible Study and Prayer. Thursday A.M. - Women's Bible Study. Thursday P.M. - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study Call Church Office for more information 948-8004. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pan., Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple '•'alley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, childrent min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Church Service 10:30 am.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1*52 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY n "Prescriptions" - 118 S Jefferson - *45-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077. Service Times. 9:00 a.m. Traditional; 10:15 a m. Sun­ day School; 11:15 a m. Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Services: Bible Classes 10 a m.. Worship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m Peter Wackerman, Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Paster; Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 am Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m. Kid's quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6.30 pm. Kid’s Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. June 20 8:00 &. 10:00 a m. Worship (no Sunday School). Thursday. June 17 - 7:00 Adult Choir. Saturday, June 19-8:00 NA Tuesday. June 227:30 - Over. Anon. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr BufTord W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music, Organist. Church phone. (616) 945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m. SUNDAY - We have begun our summer schedule: 9 30 a.m. - Worship Services - Child care available for infants and tod­ dlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade. 10:30 a.m. - Coffee. Radio broadcast. Look for our Vacation Bibk School schedule comiog FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G. Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor. Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool. Thursday. June 17 11 00 a.m. Funeral Service for John Hopkins, followed by lun­ cheon, 6:30 p m Softball Game First Presbyterian vs Welcome Cor­ ners UMC at Peace Community. Sunday. June 20 - 9:00 a m. Tradi­ tional Worship Service; 9:20 a m. Children's Worship. 10.00 a.m. Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10:30 a m Contemporary Worship Service with Communion. 11:50 a.m Children's Worship The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCHAM 1220. Nursery is provided dur­ ing both Services Monday. June 21 - 9 00-noon Come to “SonCastle Faire’’* Vacation Bible School - All welcome* 7:30 p m frustccs meet­ ing Tuesday. June 22 - 9 00-noon "SonCastle Faire". 6: .’ 0 p.m Soft­ ball Game • First Presbyterian vs Church of the Nazarene at Peace Community Wednesday. June 23 9 00-noon "SonCastle Faire" HASTINGS - Miss Josephine M. Chase, age 94, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Miss Chase was bom on June 18, 1904 in Hastings, the daughter of Arthur & Mary (Hall) Chase. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1922 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Western Michigan University receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. Miss Chase was employed as a teacher in the Hamtramck and Ann Arbor Public schools for a time and then was employed 15 years as a civil service worker, starting as military payroll clerk at Ft. Custer. Following Ft. Custer’s deactivation in 1953, she was transferred to Ft. Sheridan, Illinois first to the army transfer station, then to the comptroller office. She retired in 1967 and returned to Hastings. Miss Chase was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings since 1918, the United Methodist Women. Hastings Women’s Club, Pennock Hospital Guild and a volunteer at Pennock Hospital Gift Shop. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Emmons Chase. Miss Chase is survived by her nephew. Alphonse Chase of Florida, and niece. Hazel Wittig of Arizona. Visitation will be Friday, June 18, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Funeral Services for Miss Chase will be held Friday, June 18. 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Larry Hubley officiating. Burial will be in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Wilcox Cemetery. Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Peace United Methodist Church. Thomas Kim Newland CHESHIRE TOWNSHIP - Thomas Kim Newland, age 56, of Cheshire Township, passed away Thursday. June 10, 1999 at his families farm in Prairieville Township. Mr. Newland was bom November 25, 1942 in Plainwell, the son of William & Frances (Earl) Newland. He was a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Otsego, and has worked for the past 16 years for Perrigo’s. Mr. Newland enjoyed golf, hockey, cards, football and loved to work in the garden growing flowers. Mr. Newland is survived by his wife, Sharon (Kaylor); three children & their spouses, Teryn (David) Allen of New Hampshire. Christopher (Barbara) Newland of Oshtemo, and Craig & his fiancee Linda of Otsego; two step sons, Joe Jones of Allegan and Rick & Amanda Jones of West Olive; two step daughters. Shannon & Joe Perkins of Bangor, and Sharon “Sissy” Jones of Allegan; three grandchildren, Kelly, Katiin Newland & Jackson Allen; two step grandchildren. Christian Jones & Joey Perkins; two brothers, Kevin & Nan Newland of Indiana and Steve & Patty McKinney of Dowling; five sisters, Sydney & Carl Olson of Battle Creek, Leslie & John McElduff of Frankfort, Adrian Newland of Wayland, Carrie Newland of Allegan, Kris & Hugh McPherson Newland cf Delton; several nieces, nephews, & cousins. Mass of Christian Burial Ww.* Celebrated at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Otsego on Saturday. June 12, 1999. Reverend Father Don Klinger celebrant. Memorials m?.y be made to the St. Judes Children’s Hospital, or Wings of Hope Hospice. Arrangements were made by Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel. HASTINGS - Leah I. Belson. age 83, died Saturday, June 12,1999, at Tendercare of Hastings. Mcs. Belson was bom July I, 1915 in Covert, MI, the daughter of Harvey & Pearl (Brown) Burgess. She was raised in the Hastings area and graduated from Hastings High School. She married Ross J. Belson October 13. 1951. They enjoyed traveling and visited every state in the continental United States plus Alaska. They wintered in Florida after their retirement. He preceded her in death on August 8, 1994. Mrs. Belson was employed by Hastings Manufacturing Co. for 40 years and retired from there. She was a member of U.A.W. Local #138 and served as its secretary for several years. She was a long time member of First United Methodist Church, and attended regularly until she became ill. She enjoyed making all kinds of crafts, music and attending musical events, especially dances, fiddlers jamborees, and the Musicians’ Showcases at Arby’s. Her cheerful disposition made her a joy to be around. Mrs. Belson is survived by a step­ daughter, Betty (Daniel) Haraburda of Middleville; a step-son, John (Alice) Belson of Grand Blanc; 4 step­ grandchildren; 1 step-great granddaughter, sisters-in-law, Gloria Burgess of Grand Haven. Donna Belson of Hastings. Louise Belson of Battle Creek; one brother-in-law, Wilber (Reva) Belson, formerly of Battle Creek; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss her greatly. Her brother, Harvey (Alden) Burgess, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 15, 1999, at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Larry Hubley officiated. Burial was in Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Foundation. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. John J. Hopkins HASTINGS - Mr. John J. Hopkins, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Sunday. June 13, 1999 at Thornapplc Manor. Mr. Hopkins was bom on May 19, 1911 in Denver. Colorado, the son of Frank & Eileen (McDougall) Hopkins. He was raised in several communities throughout the United States and attended schools in those communities. John married Lois W. Wheatley on February 10, 1940. They moved to Hastings in 1946 from Muskegon. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings as a Pattern Maker for 22 years, retiring in 1978. Mr. Hopkins was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, was an avid golfer being a 50 year member. Past President and three times club champion of the Hastings Country Club, he especially enjoyed helping young people in learning the game of golf. Mr. Hopkins was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Frank Hopkins; sister. Margaret Hopkins; 1/2 brother, Terrance Hopkins; and 1/2 sister, Eleanor Herasimchuk. Mr. Hopkins is survived by his wife, Lois; daughter, Suzan (Olaf) Jordan of Simsbury, Connecticut; son, John “Jock" Hopkins of Boxborough. Massachusetts; two grandchildren, Sara & Andrew Jordan of Oregon; niece, Eleanor Wynn. There will be no visitation at the funeral nome. A Memorial reception will be held at the church immediately following services. Memorial Services for Mr. Hopkins will be held Thursday, June 17, 1999 al 11:00 a.m. at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Public Library or Pennock Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan MORE OB ITUARIES...on page 15 LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA David Wayne Lowe II. age 21. entered this world on May 7, 1978 and went to be with the Lord on Monday. May 31, 1999, after being in a vehicle accident. David is survived by his parents, Vem & Cindy Brewer of La Mirada, California. David & Laura Lowe of Fullerton, California; four siblings. Andrea & Courtney Brewer and Tatum & Austin Lowe; grandparents. Albert & Janice Atanay of Cloverdale, Michigan, Bob & Lupc Plagman of Bellflower, California. Wayne & Permelia Lowe of Poteau. Oklahoma, and Bob & Olga Schaffer of California; great grandparents, Walter J. & Marguerite Lewis of Cloverdale. Michigan; also many uncles, aunts, cousins & friends. David’s talents, humor & personality made deep impacts on those who knew him. Some of his achievements in his short life were Custody Assistant for the Los Angeles County Sheriff s Department; Public Safety Officer for the City of La Mirada, Los Angeles County Fire Department Certified Explorer. CPR/First Aid instructor for the American Red Cross (Rio Hondo Chapter); Senior Center Specialist for the City of Cerritos and Lifeguard for the City of Norwalk. He also had special skills and training as an Emergency Medical technician-1; Advanced Scuba Diver-NAUI; Scuba Rescue DiverNAUI; and Water Safety Instructor. David was loved and admired. His enthusiasm and “high on life” attitude were contagious to those around him. The Bible says in Proverbs 18:24, “A man who has friends must himself be friendly...” David exemplified this with his life. You might say he was transparent, because he was the same way on duty as well as off duty. His character was intact with his life ringing true when everyone was watching or when no one was watching. He will be missed so very much. Services were held at Morningstar Christian Chapel, Whittier, California, and Interment was at Rose Hills, Whittier. California. The United States Flag flown at half-mast at Fire Suiion 28 was presented to David’s mother. Cindy at the graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to La Mirada Nazarene Church, "In Memory of David Lowe B” 15575 E. Foster Road. La Mirada, California 90638. Brandi Bailee McCowan BATTLE CREEK - Brandi Bailee McCowan, age 4, of Battle Creek, passed away suddenly, Tuesday. June 8. 1°99, due to an automobile accident. Brandi was bom on August 19, 1994, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Brent A. and Leslie B. (Engle) McCowan. She attended the Delton Preschool, for the past two years. Brandi enjoyed knee boarding, singing, dancing, boating, fishing, jumping on a trampoline, riding a tractor with Grandpa McCowan, but most especially she was proud that she conquered her bicycle, riding without training wheels. Brandi’s family includes her parents. Brent and Leslie McCowan; sister, Justine at home; maternal grandmother, Martha Engle of Dowling; maternal grandfather. Ted Engle of Florida; paternal grandparents, Roger and Sandcc McCowan of Battle Creek; maternal great grandparents, Clair and Florence Engle of Florida and Wilburn and Stella Knight of Battle Creek; aunts and uncles, Roger and Kathy McCowan of Battle Creek. Toddy and Tammy Engle of Battle Creek. Stephanie and Chad Engle of Augusta. Ashley Hannar of Dowling, Nicholas Hannar of Dowling, and "Auntie” Michelle Martin of Delton; and several cousins. Funeral Services for Brandi were held Saturday, June 12, 1999 at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton. Par’or Jeff Worden officiated. Interment was in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be mark, to Delton Preschool. Arrangements were' made by Williams Funeral Home. Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 17 1999 - Page 7 Social NEUJS LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE O'/ MORTGAGE SALE Duffy-Wright to be wed July 31 Stephen and Becky Wright joyfully an­ nounce the engagement of their son Daniel to Sarah Elizabeth Duffy ofTroy. Michigan. Sarah's parents arc Steven and Lynn Duffy ofTroy. Sarah graduated from South­ field Christian High School and attended Cornerstone University. Daniel is a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School and is attending Comerstone University. The wedding will take place July 31, 1999 in Troy, with the grooms father offici­ ating. Harting-Johnson to wed in October Announcement is made of the engage­ ment of Stephanie Harting of Warsaw, Ind. and Christopher Johnson of Rochester Hills, Michigan. Stephanie is the daughter of Mary and Eddie Wnght of Leesburg, Ind. and Hal and Jenny Harting of Winona Lake, Ind. She is a 1987 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and a 1992 graduate of Indi­ ana University. She is employed by Cardi­ nal Center, Inc., Warsaw. Ind. Christopher is the son of Otto and Pat Johnson of Hastings. He is a 1984 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Lafayette, Ind., a 1988 graduate of Purdue University and a 1989 graduate of Standford Univer­ sity. He is employed by Pulte Homes Cor­ poration, Southfield, Michigan. An October wedding is planned in War­ saw, Ind. Default having Deen made in the terms and conditions of t certain Mortgage made by STEVEN L LzFORCE and PATRICIA A LaFORCE. husband and wife of 11081-1/2 M-89. Richland Michigan 490*13. as Mortgagors to Re­ public Bank a Michigan corporation of 306 West Michigan Avenue. Jacksen Michigan 49201. as Mortgagee, said Mortgage dated July 31. 1997 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry, and State of Michi­ gan on August 7. 1997. as Document Number 1000113. on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice for principal in­ terest and costs the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-One and 79/100 Dottars (Si 28.681 79). and No suit or proceedings at law or n equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof Now there­ fore by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given thai on Thursday July 22. 1999. at 100 o'clock p m Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at pub­ ic auction to the highest bidder at the main en­ trance to the Courthouse in Hastings Mchigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), for the premises de­ scribed in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said Mortgage, with interest thereon at ten and one-half percent (10 5%) per annum as specified in the Mortgage Note incorporated by reference m and made a part of the above specified Mortgage and all legal costs, charges and expenses including the attorney fees al­ lowed by law and also any sum or sums neces­ sary to protect its interest tn the premises, which said premises are described as Land m the Township of Barry. County of Barry. State of Mchigan described as follows A parcel of land m the Southeast 1/4 of Sec­ tion 28. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, de­ scribed as Commencing al the center of said Section 28. thence East 7 rods 12-1/2 feet, thence South 90 feet, thence West 7 rods 12­ 1/2 feet; thence North 90 feet to said place of beginning Commonly known as 14561 Kellogg School Road. Hickory Comers. Michigan Dunng the six (6) month period immediately following the sale the property may be re­ deemed. unless the property is determined aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241(a). in which case the redemption period will be thirty (30) days from the date of sale Dated at Jackson. Michigan. June 8. 1999 REPUBLIC BANK, a Michigan corporation 306 West Michigan Avenue Post Office Box 79 Jackson. Michigan 49204 Diane Y Bower (P32731) Marcoux. Allen. Abbott Schomer & Bower. PC. 145 South Jackson Street Post Office Box 787 Jackson. Michigan 49204-0787 (7/1) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condrtions of a mortgage made by Betty Lou Hathaway, a single woman (original mort­ gagors) To TMS Mortgage Inc dba The Money Store, Mortgagee, dated July 7. 1997. and recorded on July 9. 1997 in Uber 701. on Page 328. Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the The Bank of New York As Trustee under the Pooling and Ser­ vicing Agreement dated as of August 31. 1997 Series 1997-C as assignee by an assignment dated August 15. 1998. which was recorded on December 14. 1998. m Document No 1022307, Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE AND 71/100 dollars ($37,143.71). including interest at 11 500% per annum Under the power of sate contained n said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, ZAI. at 190 pm on July 1. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as: Commencing al the Northwest comer, thence East 530 feet along the North line of said prop­ erty. thence South 240 feet on a line parallel with the West line of said property, thence West 530 feet on a line parallel with the North line of said property, thence North 240 feet on the West line of said property to the point of beginning of the following described property Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the South­ west 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, and running thence East 16 and 2/100 chains thence North 24 and 92/100 chains, thence West 16 and 2/100 chains; thence South . 24 and 92/100 chains to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated: May 20. 1999 The Bank of New York As Trustee FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys for The Bank of New York As Trustee 30150 Telegraph Road. Surte 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *990505496 Mustangs (6717) Badder-Meade wed in Las Vegas Mr and Mrs. Don Badder of Ionia and Mr. and Mrs. Art Meade of Woodland and their grandchildren China, Alisha, Drew and Spencer arc pleased to announce the marriage of their children and mom and dad Joe and Jennifer Meade of Woodland on April 15. 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bonita Lockwood will be 103 years old on June 21. She remains healthy and alert, and would love to receive cards and visitors at Thornapplc Manor, 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. Schantzes to mark 50th anniversary Karl and Colleen (Jones) Schantz of Hastings, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. June 19. with an open house hosted by their chil­ dren. in the Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling. They have three children, seven grand­ children and one great-grandson Walt Lewis is 93 June 26 Walt Lewis will be 93 on June 26th. Lett help Walt celebrate his 93rd birthday by giving him a "card shower" or a telephone call Walt owned and operated "Lewis Elec­ tric and Plumbing” in Cloverdale for many years. His mailing address is RO. Box 108, Cloverdale. Michigan 49035. Plan a BIG "Money Making* GARAGE SALE...advertise It in both the Reminder on Tuesday and Banner on Thursday! When You’re Stampedin' • Full CDL Certification Bonita Lockwood turns 103 June 21 • 3 Weeks or 6 Weekends • Local & Long Haul • Financial Assistance • Men & Women 800-332-7364 The Whole World Stampedes With You^ Diesel Driving School Sun Prairie, WI 53590 www.cquipmcnt-School.com | BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER Keep On Smilin' 'A MONTH LEASE Cash Due at Signing (Includes refundable security deposit, excludes tax. title and license)......... 13.417.35 Sok payments higher, Sok lower. 1-800-310-9031 -REWARDS- BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS POSITION OPENING 1999 F-150 4x4 XLT SuperCab Standard 4th door • Best-Selling Pick-Up 20 Years Running • Triton V8 • Automatic 1999 RANGER 4X2 XLT REGULAR CAB Applications are being accepted for the unexpired term of the Barry County Register of Deeds. The general job description of this position is as follows: THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! I 1-800-237-2379 _ —-- .-------------------------- earr svstat of sountwEsr mqoh. K An mOKWicMrV kkuk of t-Ory me • 10 »<van» St • Katamaroo. lAcNgon W01 • 345-2900 9126 frat D4 Mww • tcNona Mietnaon • 629-5252 Mortgage Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Shtrtey M Keiser An Unmwrted Woman, to Errterpr.se Financial Services Inc . mortgagee dated April 9 1998 and recorded Apnl 15. 1998 ir. Instrument Number 1010452. Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB by assignment dated May 12. 1998 and recorded cn May 14. 1999 in Instrument Number 1029612 Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Nme Thousand Five Hundred Ten and 43/100 Dollars ($69.510 43) including interest at the rate of 10 625% per annum Under the power of sate contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml m Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p m on July 29. 1999 The premises are located in the City of Hast­ ings Barry County Michigan, and are described as The West 22 25 feet of the North 88 feet of Lot numbered 890 and the East 27 5 feet of the North 88 feet of Lot numbered 889 of the recorded plat of the Village (Now City) of Hastings. A Subdivi­ sion. in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Except Beginning at the Southwest comer of the East 43 75 feet of the North 5 33 rods of Lot 890 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence West 12 feet thence North 31 5 feet, thence East 12 feet, thence South 31 5 feet to the point of beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless the property is de termmed abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sate Dated June 17. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB. As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Surte 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248)643-4464 Fite No 189 0158 (7/15) In accordance with the statues of the State of Michigan, the Register of Deeds receives, indexes, and records documents pertaining to the ownership and location of real estate in the County and Unhoim Commercial Code filings. The Register of Deeds assists people at the counter and provides telephone assistance to callers, conducts file searches regarding property, and enters data on recorded documents to the computer. The Register J Deeds is aiso acting Chairman of the County Plat Board This is an elected county position. The unexpired term of the Register of Deeds will be from August 1. 1999 through December 31. 2000. Please submit resumes, including work experience and references by 5.00 p.m. Friday. June 25. 1999 to: Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk 220 W. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 [$179] A MONTH.$500 DOWN Cash Due at Signing (Includes refundable security deposit, excludes tax, title and license).......................... *879.09 Sok payKnts higher, sok lower. Automatic • Air • AM/FM Cassette 1999 WINDSTAR LX [$341] A MONTH.$500 DOWN Cash Due at Signing (Includes refundable security deposit, excludes tax, title and license).................... $1,215.79 Sok payments higher, son- lower. 5-Star Crash test Rating' • 4th Door • Comfort Package Your Neighborhood ]ford]| FOR COMPLETE LEASE INFORMATION. CALL 1-877 MICH-FORD. ’Driver ana passenger front crus* test ' A Dealer ww*. *,'e*{$nbo,nc>odio’c �Page 8 - The Hastings Bannet - Thursday. June 17. 1999 Dear Turned On: Phil may be a great guy, but he is having too many “senior mo­ ments.” If he hasn’t seen his doctor lately, he’s due for a checkup. Don’t worry about making him angry. Meanwhile, keep checking everything, and if he resents it, so what? Your safety and his are of paramount importance. Play deaf, and keep on doing what needs to be done. LEGAL NOTICES Short Foreclosure Notice - (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been node in the conditions of a mortgage made by Claries D Blackburn, a married person to Plymouth Capitol Company. Inc Mortgagee, dated March 27. 1996. and recorded on March 28. 1996, in Liber 655. on page 625 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Residential Funding Corporation by an assign­ ment dated May 15, 1996. and recorded on De­ cember 29. 1998. in Document #1022919, Barry County Records. Mchigan on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDREDS FORTY EIGHT AND 87/100 - Dol­ lars ($102 648 87). including interest at 14 00% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby givan that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Mchigan. at 100 o'clock p m . on July 22. 1999 Said premises are situated m Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 2. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 2; THENCE SOUTH 01 LFGREES 22 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST. 1875 44 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE TO THE CENTERLINE OF SHRINER ROAD. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 28 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 340 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 88 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST. 280 00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTER­ LINE. THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 23 MIN­ UTES 48 SECONDS EAST 334 99 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST. 432 83 FEET. THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 32 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 334 92 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m according with 1948UL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 10. 1999 Residential Funding Corporation, Mortgagee PETZ & ASSOCIATES. PC 20902 Mack Grosse Pointe Woods. Ml 48236 #1383-1 (7IB) First names Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter about using someone’s first name as a sales tool. May I add my two cents' worth? 1 am originally from Oklahoma but moved to Minnesota two years ago. Here, children not only are taught, but encour­ aged, to call adults by their first names. When this happens to me, I correct the chil­ dren immediately and say, “You may call me Mrs. Jones.” I get blank looks from the kids. Their parents react as if I am crazy. I had lunch with a business associate last week, and she related an incident that ended with “This woman wanted my kids to call her Mrs. Smith. Can you imagine? 1 cer­ tainly do not want my children looked after by someone who is so rigid and stuck-up.” She could not believe it when I told her I agreed with Mrs. Smith. Since when is using a t de of respect rigid and stuck-up? I’m not some old fuddyduddy, nor am I stuffy or old-fashioned. I’m in my early 40s, but I believe in good manners and respect for one^ elders. My children are taught to call adults “Mr. and Mrs. So-and-So." 1 do not appreciate it when an adult asks my children to use his or her first name. And it is NOTOK for strangers or telemarketers to use my first name, either. I try to be polite, but they don’t have much chance of selling me any­ thing if they use my first name. In my opin­ ion, the world has become entirely too ca­ sual. - K. in Minnesota. Dear K: My legal name is Esther, but none of my friends call me that. When a telemarketer greets me with “Is this Ether?” I say, “Sony, Esther is not available right now.” End of conversation. I realize these folks are trying to make a living, but many people consider such calls an intrusion and resent them. Keep reading for more on the subject: Casual turnoff State of Michigan Barry County Trial Court - Family Division PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law the chief family judge an­ nually reviews the performance record of the Fnend of the Court The review will be conducted on or about July 1.1999 This review is limited by law to the following criteria, whether the Friend of the Court k guilty of misconduct, neglect of statu­ tory duty, or failure to carry out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written comments to the chief family judge relating to these criteria Send your written comments, with your name and ad­ dress to Honorable Richard H Shaw. Barry County Tnal Court. Family Division. 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Dear Ann Landers: I was bom in Ger­ many and have been in the United States for over 30 years. 1 hate it when every Tom, Dick and Harry calls me by my first name. 1 did not play with them in the sandbox, and we are not related. The other day, a salesman on the phone called me by my first name, and he had no idea (nor did he care) if I was 15 or 85. Young people who call older adults by their first names are being disrespectful. If I want people to use my first name, I ask them to do so. Salespeople who ask prospective customers how they would like to be addressed are much more likely to get my business. - A Reader in Keizer, Ore. Dear Reader in Orc.: Too much informal­ ity is a turnoff, especially in the business world. I don’t appreciate it and am sure oth­ ers don’t, either. SEE ONE OF THESE GOOD NEIGHBOR AGENTS FOR YOUR CAR INSURANCE. Lon Lefanty 403 W. Main, Middleville 795-7925 Ruth Hughes 825 S. Hanover, Hastings 948-8488 Paul Peterson 1215 N. Broadway, Hastings 948-8001 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there* SUM Farm Muoai Ajtomooe insurance Company (no< m NJ) • Sate Farm Irxwrmrty Company (NJ) Other woman Dear Ann Landers: I separated from my wife 11 years ago. The “Other Woman” (I’ll call her Bette) and I have lived together ever since. All our children, who arc adults, come over and have dinner with us often. My first son was married two years ago, and Bette was not invited to the wedding. My second son will be getting married next year, and he already has advised me that Bette will not be invited. Bette feels that I should not attend the wedding without her. What do you say, Ann? By the way, if we were to get married, would your answer be different? - K.G. from R.C. Dear K.G.: As a married couple, you and Bette should be invited to all events to­ gether. However, if you and Bette arc not married when your second son’s invitations go out, you should attend the wedding alone. Your son has made it clear that Bette is not welcome as the “Other Woman.” Your sons obviously arc showing respect for their mother's feelings, and 1 admire them for it. I hope you do, too. Gem of the Day: Experience is what you got when you didn't get what you wanted, and sometimes, it’s just as well. Memory lapses Dear Ann Landers: I am 48, and my husband is 58. I love him to pieces, and he is a great guy, but his memory is a complete mess. “Phil” never remembers to finish anything. After he unlocks the front door, he forgets to take his keys out of the lock, and they are in full view of everyone who passes. He opens the garage door to work on his car and forgets to shut it when he comes back inside. Our neighbors have called late at night to tell us our garage door is up and ask if everything is OK. When he is out in the yard, he leaves the gate wide open, and the dogs get out. We spend hours looking for them. We recently stayed at a hotel out of town. Thank goodness I decided to get some ice from the hallway vending machine before bed. 1 discovered our hotel room key was still in the lock where Phil had left it. Who knows what could have happened to us? When I point out these lapses to Phil, he becomes angry and tells me to stop criticiz­ ing him. I now check all the doors before going to bed or leaving the house. I never say anything to Phil, but he gets very upset when he catches me checking. I don't know how to feel safe without making him angry. Any suggestions? - Turned On But Not Off /rlrttlAfe licenses Gerald Lee Sprague, Dowling and Vickie JoAnnc Clum, Dowling. Michael Joseph VanDorp, Woodland and Elizabeth Jane Flanagan, Lake Odessa. Jarrod Keith Kane Slaughter, Delton and Christine Marie Hill, Dowling. Jason Daniel Hoisington, Faribault, Min­ nesota and Angela Frances Wilkinson, Hastings. Craig Allan Wucher, St. Louis, Missouri and Melissa Alice Dunn, Bellevue. Douglas Charles Johncock, Nashville and Deborah Sue Furlong, Nashville. Bradley Duane Noviskey, Plainwell and Jennifer Jean Farrell, Freeport. Kenneth William Sargeant, Wayland and Susan Louise Adamic, Wayland. Benjamin Robert Shupe, Middleville and Amanda June Veen, Middleville. David Gale Drake, Nashville and Ginger Lee Burd, Nashville. Gordon Theodore Wilson, Nashville and Constance Beth Loughner, Waterloo, Indi­ ana. Dennis Glen McCord, Delton and Jody Ann Smith, Delton. Hair respect Dear Ann Landers: As a practicing psy­ chotherapist, I usually agree with your ad­ vice. This is one time when I do not. “Heartbroken in Maine” was upset be­ cause her husband insisted their 41-yearold divorced son cut his hair. You said the son should trim enough to be noticeable. Ann, this son is a responsible adult and should not feel obligated to cut his hair even one millimeter to appease his conser­ vative father. Even teenagers who dye their hair purple and green or spike it to the ceil­ ing should have the freedom to make their own grooming choices. I thought the debate over the length of a man’s hair ended a generation ago. Some­ one in that family needs to stand up to Dad and tell him he’s out of line. Please rethink this one, Ann. - J.S. in L.A. Dear L.A.: I HAVE re-thought the ques­ tion, and 1 came up with the same advice. Peace in the family and consideration for a parent’s point of view are worth a lot. This is not about grooming; it% about respect for an old father. Consider the case closed. BOY, Dathan Jarrett, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 24, 1999 at 12:21 p.m. to Joshiah Volker of Otsego and Melony Thompson of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 3/4 inches long. BOY, Danielle and Leon P. Sutherland of Ontonagon, arc pleased to announce the birth of their son, Jason Dell, bom May 9, 1999 at Portage View Hospital. Jason weighed 8 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and was 20 1/4 inches long. Jason was welcomed home by his big sister, Abby. Maternal grandparents arc Roger and Cheryl Haapala of Rockland, and Leon D. and Gloria Sutherland of Woodland. ADOPTION - I have finally arrived. My name is Matthew Eugene Shultz and I cele­ brated my third birthday since arriving in America from Bulgaria. My new parents arc Michael and Cynthia Blair Shultz. We live in Vernon Hills, III. My proud grand­ parents are Melvin and Doris Blair of Mul­ liken and Bob and Ruth Shultz of Green­ wich, Ohio. GIRL, Made Lynr bom at Metropolitan Hospital on April 30, 1999 at 10:37 a.m. to Paul and Patty Stevens of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL Anna Josephine bom at home to John Repp and Stephanie Kane. June 7, 4:03 a.m. 8 lbs. 20 inches welcomed and loved by siblings Mitchell, Erica and Marisa Repp. BOY, Andrew Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 6, 1999 at 11:41 p.m. to Sally and Michael Stout of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Rilee Alexandra, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 3,1999 at 7:01 a.m. to Jer­ ry and Heidi Hammond of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 1/4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, William Kenneth, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 3, 1999 at 12:29 a.m. to Marvin and Niomie Weygandt of Ionia. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. Fertile ignorance Dear Ann Landers: After four years of trying to get pregnant, including painful and expensive fertility treatments, we adopted a baby. The very next month. I be­ came pregnant. Now. when we tell everyone the great news, they say. “It happened be­ cause you finally relaxed." Anq, I just want to scream when I hear those words, relaxing has nothing to do with infertility. Please tell them to shut up. - Boca Raton, fla. Dear Boca: They won’t shut up, but you can tunc them out. I never could figure out why a pregnancy was anybody's business except the two people involved. When out­ siders make it their business, they should be rewarded with dead silence and an abrupt change of the subject. Gem of the Day: Itnever a good idea to marry for money. It’s cheaper to borrow it from a bank and pay interest. Is alcohol ruining your life or the life ofa loved one? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It, How to Deal With It, How to Conquer It“ can turn things around Send a self-ad­ dressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for 33 75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Alcohol. c/oAnn Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send 34.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. BOY, David Lee, bom at Pinnock Hospital on June 5, 1999 at 5:21 p.m. to Tim and Kathy Lane of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 3 ozs. and 18 3/4 inches long. BOY, Dylan Christopher, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 3, 1999 at 10:32 p.m. to Debra and Timothy Wisniewski of Hast­ ings. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 23 inches long. GIRL, Sara Senovia Reyes, bom at Pcnnock Hospital on June 2, 1999 at 3:36 p.m. to Martin and Shannon Reyes of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 1/4 oz. and 21 inches long. BOY, Tyler Scott, bom at Pennock hospital on June 5, 1999 at 4:20 a.m. to Amanda Chrisman and Bob Blair of Wayland Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 13 inches long. BOY, Austin Levi, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on June 1. 1999 at 8:47 p.m. to April Krebs of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Colin Michael, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 5, 1999 at 10:57 p.m. to Stacia and Michael Tellkamp of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 10 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Cassidy Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 7, 1999 at 8:25 a.m. to Larry and Shani Monroe of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 1/2 oz. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Alison Eve Childers, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on June 7, 1999 at 9:15 p.m. to Allen and Fclisha Childers of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Amanda Kay Harp was bom at Spectrum Health Downtown Grand Rapids on May 30, 1999 at 1:44 p.m. to Don and Karla (Brumm) Harp of Vermontville. She weighed 7 lbs 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. Amanda^ grandparents are Dick and Betty Harp of Charlotte, David and Sharon Sixberry of Hastings and Roger Brumm of Nashville. GIRL, Callie Lynn Borden, bom at Spec­ trum Health of Grand Rapids on June 3, 1999 to Will and Tammy Borden of Hast­ ings. Need Friday, June 25 Printing? 5778 N. Middleville Road • Hastings. MI Cail Us at... J-Ad Barry Expo Center agj 6ome to see our I®, Lions • Tigers • elephants Dogs • Ponies • Clown • Tuggltr and muth more! ' Free Children's Ticket at most Local Merchants F~or Kids C>_f AU As/cs PONY RIDES OWE HOUR PRIOR TO SHOW TIMES Graphics, Inc. TICKETS ON SALE: 945-9554 THE DAY OF THE SHOW SHOWTIMES 4:30 and 7:30 over 2 hours of Family Fun TICKET PRICES One Adult $1.00 Off With this Ad CAMEL RIDES • DURING INTERMISSiONONLYj �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 17. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... Nashville had other ‘pioneers’ Claude Greenfield s plane circa 1927. The youngster with Claude is George Kel­ logg. By Joyce F Weinbrecht There was an interest in eugenics the beginning of the 1900s. It was felt that by applying principles of heredity would improve the human race. This was consid­ ered by some to be both a science and a social movement. The idea was that by doing certain blood tests, it could determine if certain condi­ tions existed in cither one of a couple proposing to marry, certain diseases and defects could be avoided. There was also the problem of socially transmitted sexual diseases such as syphilis was a rather seri­ ous problem in those pre-antibiotic times. The solution to preventing these social and physical problems was to submit all couples proposing to be married in a state to be given premarital blood tests to deter­ mine if they could legally be married. Henry C. Glasner was an early local mer­ chant in Nashville. He was elected as state senator from the 15th senatorial district along with Franklin Delano Roosevelt on the Democratic ticket, serving during the 1933-1934 term This was bis second time around as a state senator. His first time was in 1911. During this term. Henry Glasner introduced a bill which gained national attention called the “Glasner Eugenics Bill" in to the Michi­ gan House in 1911 It went through the house and to the floor of the senate, where it was returned to committee and died there. In 1913, it received a majority vote in the house, and was defeated in the senate by one vote, thought to be the vote of an older bachelor who wasn't interested in marriage or eugenics Maude Wilcox Glasner, his wife, who was from Hastings, and was very interested in the subject of eugenics, wrote a booklet on the subject of marriage licensing laws in 1913 and 14.000 copies were distributed throughout the state. Mrs. Glasner toured Michigan, visiting more than 300 towns and cities over a five-year-period. She also spoke out on women's suffrage and prohibi­ tion. She included in her talks, words about various social disease, and in-bred genetic conditions, mental retardation and mental illness, pointing out that livestock breeders would be fined if they allowed the breeds of cattle and horses to deteriorate. The Glasner Eugenics Bill, if it had passed in its original form, would have required all candidates for marriage to pro­ duce health certificates from reputable physicians before the ceremony could be performed. There was much discussion about such an effort, both pro and con. with some believing that it would save the state a great deal of money in the care of some per­ sons with mental or physical defects. Oth­ ers felt that this was an assault on human rights. The efforts of the Glasncrs were not entirely wasted. On Oct. 29. 1937. the state’s marriage examination license law went into effect and blood tests were required before a couple could get a mar­ riage license. Henry C. Glasner was bom. the son of Charles and Catherine Glasner. in John­ stown Township in 1872. He left home at an early age going to Battle Creek to attend school. He had to work his way through school and clerked in a store mornings, nights and on Saturdays. He received a cer­ tificate and taught in a district school for S16 per month He then worked for W.P. Thompson in a store in Lacey. He bought a lot in Lacey and borrowed $400 to build a store there. He was also postmaster there for about four years, until he sold the store and moved to Nashville. He ran a store in Nashville then sold out and went to Centreville, where he had a store for about one year. He relumed to Nashville. This store burned in 1901 and he rebuilt it. In 1909, he bought from Her­ man Maurer, who operated the store for over 25 years. Mr. Glasner continued his life in public service. He was Nashville's postmaster from 1914 to 1922, was a deputy sheriff, a member of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, a village assessor for two terms, served on the Board of Education and was chairman of the County Democra­ tic Committee. Maude Wilcox GLsncr earned a diploma from Nashville High School in 1923, though she had held a certificate and had taught school earlier. [She had left school during the 1 Ith grade ] She then entered Olivet College in the fall of 1923, along with her daughter, Lillian, who had also graduated in 1923. They graduated together from Olivet College in 1926. receiving their A.B. degrees. Al this time, Henry was the manager of the Nashville Cooperative Elevator. In 1936 he narrowly missed the office of lieutenant governor of Michigan on the Democratic ticket. Toward the end of his busy life, Henry Glasner headed up the real estate division of the corporation and securities commis­ sion, served as chief clerk of Eaton County OPA during World War 11 and was a Char­ lotte real estate broker. Nashville also had a pioneer aviator. Barnstormer Claude Greenfield was a pio­ neer aviator of the 1920s. Barnstormers were the forerunners of air power between World War I and World War II Claude Greenfield was bom in 1902, the son of Elmer and Ida Belle Greenfield. Elmer was a longtime agent for the railroad. Claude was the oldest of five children, with three younger brothers. Clayton. Clarence and Claris, and a sister named Dorothy. He was bom the year before Orville and Wilber Wright made their first historic, heavier than air flight near Kitty Hawk, N.C The Greenfield family lived on North Main Street at the former George Gregg home. There was a nearby livery barn which housed the family’s dray line busi­ ness. Here, young Greenfield made the fre­ quent repairs to his aircraft. Claude Greenfield was still in his teens when he first learned to fly and became a skilled biplane pilot. He introduced Nashville to the wonderful world of air flight. Elmer Greenfield had taken a job with the Michigan Central Railroad m 1904 as night telegraph officer. He went on the day shift at South Haven in 1906, but later returned to Nashville and worked for the railroad until shortly before his death in 1945. He and Ida Belle are buned in Lake­ view' Cemetery in Nashville Claude began his employment as a freight agent for the railroad, working with his father. It was said that he could type faster by the hunt and peck method than most. He never had typing lessons. The Greenfield family also owned a dray and trucking business in the village and in 1927 Claude bought out the LaParl Transfer Company of Charlotte Meanwhile. Claude had learned to fly and in his spare time he performed at air shows around the state, performed at coun­ ty fairs and was considered to be a daredcs il pilot and a good acrobatic stunt flyer. He even directed many of the local air shows, staging the shows and having people sell tickets. Henry and Maude Wilcox Glasner by then held a federal pilot’s license. Several young men from the Nashville area took the training at Dayton, including Stanley McWhinncy of Vermontville, who later became the personal pilot of Governor G. Mcnnen Williams, governor of Michi­ gan. and Orvile Perkins, who became air­ port manager at Marshall In spite of the predictions by the tow nspcoplc that Claude would kill himself in his airplane, he went on to join the U.S. Air Force during World War II. After the war. Claude Greenfield. 1942. Vem Staup attended one such show in the mid-1920s as the ticket sellers. This show was at Allegan and featured four or five other aviators. The Nashville News noted in the Sept. 3. 1925. issue: “Claude Green­ field. who entered several events at the Bat­ tle Creek air races in his 90 h.p. Curtis plane, and made a good showing in several events, although he failed to bnng home any prize money." Claude often ook Nashville citizens for airplane rides and encouraged the youth of Nashville, who aspired to become aviators. He would do tailspins, rollovers and other tricks with the young men aboard Crash landings were a risk in the early days of aviation. Greenfield had several crashes, but never seem to get injured and never injured anyone else, but the planes were sometimes damaged One such landing look place on the Dull Farm on Brumm Road Merrill Hinckley and Claude were throwing out handbills over the Main Street of Nashville. The engine quit and they came down in a field on the Dull farm. The wooden wings were covered with burlap and were badly dam­ aged. The plane had to be hauled to the Greenfield place on North Main for repairs. Claude’s regular landing field was east of the village, near the present Maple Valley High School. During Nashville’s Harvest Fcstival-Homccoming events. Claude gave airplane ndes to many eager passengers. The Nashville News issue on May 21. 1925. noted that Claude Greenfield had purchased a new Curtis plane He was going to take a 30-day course of instruction in flying al the American Commercial Air­ ways field near Lansing. He then planned to conduct a commercial flying service out of Battle Creek. By 1930 he had left the Johnson Airway Corp of Dayton. Ohio, and started the Moraine Flying Service, which was to train pilots He was president of this concern. He Lt. Greenfield returned to the training schools. He spent his retirement years in Florida where he had a school at Key West and also conducted sightseeing tours by air. He died at his home in Opa-Locka. Fla., on Feb. 7. 1965. at age 62. He was one of the oldest bam storm pilots, al the time of his death, holding the commercial license No. I8H8. He was a local legend for Nashville in his own time (To be continued) TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KELLER ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 15 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board ol the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the paving and other improvements to Keller Road, a public road (the 'Improvements’), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage on the roads to be improved in the spe­ cial assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954 as amended to make said Improvements in the Township The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of sard Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together compose the following proposed special assessment district KELLER ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 15 Lots and parcels numbered 08-007-017-006-00 08-007-017-01500 08-007-017-016-00 08-007-330-002-00 08-007-330-009-00 08-007-330-010-00 08-007-330-021-00 08-007-018-001-00 08-007-018-002-00 08-007 018-004-00 08-007-018-002-10 08-007-018-006-00 08-007-018-007-00 08-007-018-007-10 08-007-018-007-20 08-007-018-007-22 08-007-018-007-23 08-007-018-009-00 08-007-018-013-00 08-007-018-014-00 08-007-320-001-00 08-007-320-002-00 08-007-320-003-00 08-007-320-004-00 08-007-320-005-00 08-007-320-006-00 08-007-330-001-00 08-007-330-001-50 08-007-330-003-00 08-007-330-004-00 08-007-330-005-00 08-007-330-006-00 08-007-330-007-00 08-007-330-008-00 08-007-330-008-20 08-007-330-008-50 08-007-330 012-00 08-007-330-013-00 08-007-330-015-00 08-007-330-016-00 08-007-330-016-50 08-007-330-017-00 08-007-330-018-00 08-007-330-019-00 08-007-330-020-00 08-007-330-022 00 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Hope will hold a public hear­ ing on Monday the 21st day of June. 1999, at 7 00 p m at the Township Hall. 5643 S Wall Lake Road. Hastings Ml 49058 in said Township to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed the proposed Improvements the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN ’0% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This notice was authonzed by the Township Board of the Township of Hope Dated June 8. 1999 Sylvia Forster. Clerk 1-800-310-9031 - REWARDS - Township of Hope �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday June 17. 1999 Ccme h think < I it... by Jim Jenbeii Places to play sports valuable to communities Topic this week, athletic facilities. The facilities we have and the facilitates that we should have. At Lakewood High School the facilities for the baseball teams and those for the softball teams have become a very hot topic. A Title IX equity complaint, filed by Lakeweod softball coach Roily Krauss to the United States Department of Education and the Office of Civil Rights, transpired because of this concern. The school's baseball field has seen numerous upgrades, thanks in pan to the hard work of many individuals involved with the program. Fund-raisers and hours of labor resulted in the facility's improvements. It became sort of a "field of drcams" for the Viking baggers that set a new school record for wins (25) during their recently completed prep baseball campaign. But the Lady Vikings also have a splendid program and would be pumped to play on a better, more equal field. Lakewood has enjoyed much success in girls sports during recent years and Kniass' softball squad has enjoyed some of that success. It's lough to dispute Krauss' concern seeing some of the facilities that our area teams arc having to play on nowadays. Still, if the Vikings' baseball team merr bsrs did administer and handle most of the work toward its improved field, then how can you fault them and take away from their glory? The school agreed that there were some "inadequacies in the facilities between the girls and boys at Lakewood" and are making some changes to its locker rooms as a result. It will also look into making improvements to its press box facilities. Dugouts, bleachers, bull pens, flag poles for the American flag, league banners, batting cages, storage bams and sprinkling systems are also included in the resolution that could take a couple of years to accomplish. The total cost of the resolution is to be $128,827. A large portion of the $128,827 is for locker room accommodations. The school is also building new locker room facilities at Unity Field. Certainly some members of the community donated funds to cover the baseball project, but did they understand what their money was going toward? Probably. What you wish is that the coaches, members of the teams, administrators and others involved with Lakewood sports could just get along and help one another in achieving their goals, resulting in the betterment of all of their facilities. Money, however and sorrowfully, is always a major concern. Title IX has brought about many improvements as far as gender and athletics arc concerned. What you don't like to sec is semeone suffer to produce this more level playing field. There are still some out there who wished that Western Michigan University still had a men's golf team, a grounded program that certainly felt the effects of Title IX. Upgrades in facilities should also be looked into for our soccer players participating in the Barry County area. We need more fields and we need wellestablished programs to prosper and inspire our young athletes to go even further. This would help our soccer players to improve their skills and possibly earn scholarships to college programs if that's their ultimate aim. There are many things that we could use here in Barry County. I gave money to the animal shelter project, but I believe that Barry County would find just as many rewards from having a community center where kids could go, hang out and play some of their chosen sport and a couple more soccer fields. Working in this business, I'm often reminded how valuable sports are in producing individuals who strive to do good, are determined to win in life (whatever that may mean!) and have the confidence and vill to be successful. Often I hear when I'm out on the streets how kids in our town and our county need more places to go, healthy alternatives to other comers that they may hang out in. It reminds me of a phrase from one of my favorite films, "If you build it, they will come." Let's not point fingers. Let's just do it! Talk to you soon. Chilton headed to Ireland to play in Emerald Cup A great opportunity to learn explore... and to improve one's overall soccer game. Thai's exactly what Autumn Chilton can look forward to as she prepares for her upcoming summer trip: Destination Ireland. Chilton, 16. will be a member of a 16-19 age division soccer team that will match its soccer skills against other teams in an international tournament for the Emerald Cup. The Delton native has played the sport for eight years and hopes to enhance her soccer talents or this special journey. "I’m excited; I can't wait," Chilton said. "I hope that going to Ireland will help me down the road in playing college soccer." Chilton has been a mainstay for the Delton Kellogg High School soccer program the past couple seasons. As a freshman, the left forward was named honorable mention on the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA) squad. This past season as a sophomore, Chilton tallied eight goals and six assists as a top scorer for the Panthers. "Overall, I'm just ready to play in Ireland." -Autumn Chilton This spring, coach Mark Carlson's DK team finished fourth in the league standings. One of Chilton's highlights was the goal she tallied against Kalamazoo Hackett in an April 20 KVA contest. She leaves for Ireland July 28 and returns Aug. 8. While there. Chilton will travel to locations such as Dublin. Galway, Bunratty Castle and University of Limerick where the opcning/closing ceremonies and games for the Emerald Cup will be staged. Not only is the trip to Ireland about sports, it also includes touring a foreign Junior Saxons score 21 in win; fall in extra innings The Hastings Junior Saxons 12 and under baseball team split a pair of games last week to run its record to 9-3. In the week’s first game, the Junior Saxons scored 12 runs in the first inning en route to a 21-3 triumph over Olivet. Mike Stonehouse and Kevin Davis shared the mound duties for Hastings. Stonehouse and Josh Maurer both collected three hits for the victors, while Michael Newsted contributed with an inside-the-park home run. The second game of the week was a thrilling extra inning affair against Potterville. The Junior Saxons battled hard, but came up short, 9-8. Aaron Fortier had three hits for Hastings. Schmidt throws no-hitter Now 7-3 for the summer baseball campaign, the Hastings Saxons 14 and under baseball team went 2-1 last week with one of the wins being a no-hitter. Saxon Eli Schmidt threw the no-hitter in a 7-1 victory against the Dodgers. Schmidt was aided by a solid defensive effort. Brian DeVries hit a double and a triple. B.J. Donnini and Joe Arens each had -> angles. On Monday, the Saxons defeated the Dexter Lake Cubs 10-2. Brian DeVries had a triple and catcher B.J. Donnini threw out three base runners. The Saxons also dropped an 11-3 decision to the Orioles. Dustin Bowman smacked a home run and a double to lead the offensive sparks. Schmidt and DeVries each collected two singles. Panther softballers awarded Two Delton Kellogg softball players received All-District and All-Kalamazoo Valley Association honors for the 1999 spring season and a third also made it on the honorable mention league team. Christy NeSmith and Jenny Gale were chosen to the KVA squad for their stellar seasons. NeSmith, a senior, played shortstop for DK's varsity. Gale, also a senior, played third when she wasn't pitching for the Panthers. A third senior, Jill Vickery, was named KVA honorable mention. Vickery committed only two errors the entire season and finished with a sparkling .982 fielding average. Sophomore Lisa Wilcockson also was a major contributor on the '99 DK spring squad. Wilcockson raised her batting average 200 points this year, ending the campaign at .300 The center fielder played every inning and finished with a fielding average of .850. Delton finished the year at 12-10 and lost to Wayland Union in the districts held in Wayland. All four players collected hits with NeSmith collecting an RBI. scoring Gale for the Panther run. Softball Classic July 23-25 WAYLAND — The 18th annual Wayland Summerfest Softball Classic will be held July 23-24 and 25. The mens' and womens' double­ elimination tournaments will have six separate A.S.A. divisions. Cost of the entry fee is $135 and all balls for the games are provided. For more information, call Brian at (616)698-0114. Bill Peter, the governor of Moose 1649 in Delton, presents Autumn Chilton with a donation to be used on her trip to Ireland. (Photo provided) Autumn Chilton should get a real kick from her summer trip to Ireland. The Panther soccer star is going there to play in the Emerald Cup. land and gaining an education on people from different cultures as well as experiencing fascinating locations. The Bunratty Castle, also known as the "Bloody Castle," has been destroyed at least eight or nine limes and lias seen many bloody murders. Today, however. ’ there is little evidence of its death and destruction and it stands peacefully in delightful grounds. Galway is home of the annual Galway Arts Festival that the Beastie Boys played in the past year. Chilton, who did a report on Ireland for a school assignment, is quite anxious to visit the country and play some soccer. "Overall. I'm just ready to play in Ireland; I can’t wait." Chilton said. "It will be fun learning about a different culture.’ A friendship match will be played against one of Dublin's premier club teams. The players are encouraged to meet and talk to their opponents during this event. While in Ireland, the area hooters will stay at the Emerald Cup dormitories during the games along with the other national teams. The Moose chapter of Delton (1649), donated money to help toward Chilton's trip as did the Women of the Moose. McCormick's Int. and Delton Coin Laundry'. Most of the players on the 16member squad are from Gull Lake and its is Scott Minchart, the junior varsity coach al Gull Lake. The only non-Biue Devils arc Chilton and a couple of talented booters from Kalamazoo Hackett. Still, Chilton feels comfortable competing on the squad because of the fact that she has played select soccer and national soccer with many of her Ireland-bound teammates. In 1994, Chilton competed in a World Cup tournament and in 1996 she participated in the Nationals. Her skills is what Chilton is looking to improve at the round-robin Emerald Cup. "My skills... 1 have the speed, shot and determination; what 1 need to work on is my foot work and my skills," Chilton said. Chilton if still accepting donations for the trip and can be reached at (616) 623-9275 Dispute over athletic facilities comes into play at Lakewood The Lakewood High School softball coach's complaint that the boys' baseball program has better facilities than the girls is not setting well with al least two baseball team members. Shawn Veitch and Bobby Tingley appeared before the Board of Education last Thursday evening to speak for the Lakewood baseball program and voice concerns about a Title IX equity complaint filed by softball coach Roily Krauss Krauss filed the complaint earlier this spring with Robert Uvcna of the United States Department of Education and the Office of Civil Rights about inequalities between the girls' and boys' sports facilities. According to a letter dated April 30, addressed to Uvcna and signed by Krauss and curriculum director Dave Doozan, the Lakewood Administration, Krauss and Uvcna have come to an agreement in which modifications will be made to the locker rooms in the high school and new locker rooms will be built near the concession stand on Unity Field. Besides locker room space. Krauss is seeking improvements to the girls' softball field similar to the ones made to the baseball field. The baseball program was able to make most of its field improvement through donations of cash and labor and fund-raisers. Veitch and Tingley passed out a paper to the board members listing their con­ cerns. Quoting from the paper, it is a "slap in the face to the boys just to give it to the girls." They said they feel Krauss is "taking advantage of loopholes" and “stealing valuable money for education when a little haid work and sweat would get them the same facilities." The baseball players rt "disappointed that Mr. Krauss h?s pul the school board members and our school in this position” and "disappointed that our community is still donating things, but our baseball field is put on hold because the better our field is, the more they will have to give to Mr. Krauss." Brothers doubles team in USTA exhibition Aug. 6 KALAMAZOO — Identical twins. Bob and .Mike Bryan. No. 11 on the ATP tour team rankings in doubles, will play in the National City Bank Exhibition Friday, Aug. 6 to help kick-off the USTA Boys' IS & 16 National Championships. The annual exhibition will begin at S p m. in Stowe Tennis Stadium on the campus of Kalamazoo College It is held in conjunction with the opening night ceremonies with the national tennis tournament. Timon Corvin, the tournament director, will preside over the opening ceremonies. The Bryan brothers won 48 straight matches in their last two years of American Junior Tennis including titles in 1995 and 1996 in Kalamazoo. They were the first team in 50 years to win consecutive crowns in their age division. Al Stanford, the pair continued its perfect mark, helping its squad to capture NCAA titles in both the 1997 and 1998 seasons. At the 1998 NCAA finals, the brothers won a doubles crown and Bob lost just one singles match. Once they turned professional in 1998. the Bryans' success continued as they captured 17 straight wins and three consecutive doubles triumphs. Currently, the twins are being groomed for the USTA Davis Cup team. See USTA Cont. on page 12 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday June 17. 1999 - Page « Three racers from area in top 13 at Kalamazoo A top 10 finish kept a Hastings native in the season top 10 for Factory Stocks at the Kalamazoo Speedway. Brad Shellenbarger qualified 13th and drove his way to a second place finish in the fast dash at Kalamazoo last Saturday. In the feature race, Shellenbarger placed 10th, putting him in ninth for the point standings. Brian Bergakker and John TerMeer also were area drivers who competed in the Factory Stocks. Bergakker qualified fourth and finished 21st in the feature. He now stands in 12th place for points. TerMeer, right behind Bergakker in 13th for points, qualified sixth and also took sixth in the feature event. Racing Super Late Models were Larry Dahlke Jr. and Brandon Lyons. Dahlke Jr. qualified 12th and finished 1 Oth in the A feature. He’s 14th now for points. Lyons finished 11th and qualifying fourth. Lyons also is 11th in the Super Late Model point standings. June 19 brings a full 3-in-l show to Kalamazoo featuring the NASCAR Racing Series Super Late Models, Limited Late Models and Factory Stocks along with the American Truck Series. Admission is $11. Coming up July 3 is the 33-car, 33lap, three wide start for Factory Stocks. SOFTBALL SCORES Hastings Softball League Standings A League W-L Blarney Stone (black).............................5-0 Olde Towne Tavem A’s .......................... 4-1 Carpenter Plumbing ...............................4-2 Blarney Stone (Madd Dawgs)...............3-3 No Preference Towing............................. 1-3 Gale Plumbing ........................................ 0-5 Dairy QueerVTrue Value........................ 0-5 B league Varney Construction...............................4-1 Jarman/Lydy Construction ................... 4-1 Newion Well Service............................... 3-2 Hastings Mfg.............................................. 3-2 TNR ............................................................1-3 Olde Towne Tavem (Boys) .................... 1-3 Complete Lawn Care................................1-5 Home Run Leaders - C. Hcmnga 8, M. Smith 6, T. Lubctz 5, J. Lyons 4, J. Smith 4, E. Carr 4, R. Meehan 4, D. Miller 4, B. Miller 4. Last Week’s Results Jarman/Lydy 13, TNR 12; Varney Const. 17, Newton 14; Mfg. 21, Lawn Care 15, Madd Dawgs 7, Gale Plumbing 0; No Pref. Towing 21, Gale Plumbing 15; Blarney Stone (Black) 19, OTT A* 18; Mfg. 16, Lawn Care 10; Ott A’s 22, Carpenter 17. This Week’s Games Thursday, June 17 - 6:30, Gale Plumbing vs. Dairy Queen/True Value; 7:30, OTt A\ vs. Madd Dawgs; 8:30, No Pref. Towing vs. Madd Dawgs. Friday, June 18 - 6:30, Jarman/Lydy vs. Newton; 7:30, Carpenter Plumbing vs. Blarney Stone (black); 8:30, Carpenter Plumbing vs. Blarney Stone (black). SPARTA — Runners and walkers will hit the streets of Sparta Saturday July 17 at 8:30 a.m. for a 5k Michigan Flavorbest Apple Run and a 5k Fitness Walk. The events arc being staged in conjunction with Sparta's Town and Country Fair Days. A non-competitive Child's Fun Run for children 12 years and younger will take place at 9:15 a m. The 5k registration fee is $15 if postmarked by July 10 and $18 the day of the race. A family pre-registration fee of $15 for each parent and $10 for each child 18 and younger is being offered. The Michigan Flavorbest Fun Run has become one of the favorite events for many runners. Past winners include Olympic steeplechaser Brian Diemer, Jennifer Wilson-Goodpaster, Brad Kirk and Betsy Haverkamp. Kirk holds the overall course record, finishing in 14:15 in 1994. Wilson-Goodpaster holds the womens' course record with a 17:13 set in 1992. ISMA coming to M-40 Brad Shellenbarger's No. 97 automobile has been a main attraction at the Kalamazoo Speedway thanks in part to recent top finishes. (Photo provided) It pays $1,000 to win and is an "accident waiting to happen" event. The exciting event also will include the largest fireworks show ever at the speedway. Admission is $12. Berlin Raceway... The east coast based Winged International Super Modified Association will contest a 50-lap feature race, along with a series of heat races, Saturday at Berlin. Late Models will also join the Super Modifteds in a doubleheader program. The winged super modified is a purebred racing machine. Its tube frame is a hand-built with special considerations for lightness, strength and placement of suspension parts. The fastest 24 cars will make up the starting lineup. Top drivers in the Late Model point chase hope to improve their standings in the 40-lap feature. Randy Sweet leads the pack with 881 points. Gun Lake's Bob Holley has 867, Plainwell's Bob Curry has 805 and John Grega has 781 points. Hastings' Joe Bush is also expected the challenge fur top honors. Sweet won last Saturday’s 40-lap feature at Berlin to raise his point total. It was his third consecutive win at Berlin. Tom Thomas finished second and Holley was third. Other feature winners were Ross Meeuwsen in the Super Stocks and Lee VanDyke in the Sportsmans. Practice begins at 1 p.m. and time trials start at 4 p.m. The first preliminary event is set for 7 p.m. Adult admission is $18 and children 4­ 11 are $5. On-grounds parking for automobiles is free. The raceway is located five miles west of Grand Rapids on interstate 96 expressway at Marne exit 23. For QUALITY PRINTING at ECONOMICAL COSTS, call J-Ad Graphics in Hastings Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. $50.00 Off Deductibles WiP ♦ Experienced Expert Installation a ♦ Fast Friendly Service ♦ Direct Insurance Billing ♦ Highest Quality Glass and Materials ♦ Guaranteed Workmanship ♦ Free Mobile or Pickup and Delivery Call - 616-945-5085 2 18 N. Jefferson Sc. Downtov.n Hastings JONES — ISMA Super Modificds invade M-40 Motorsports Arena Friday with drivers from 10 states and Canada taking part. The field includes several former Indy 500 drivers. Time trials start at 5:30 p.m., qualifying for the 75-lap feature. The ISMA Super Modifieds will be attempting to break the world's record on the high-banked 3/8lh mile Jones track. This is the only trip for the ISMA Super Modifieds to Michigan this year. For more information, call (6)6) 244­ 1171. ATKhKJWf L-UTKa NMAJAI KJVta Golf More — Pay Less FR.EE greens fees at more than 170 courses throughout Michigan GREAT GIFT IDEA! ONLY $35 Qoffcprivifege Chib Call(800) LVNg-VSfl Visa or MasterCard accepted! CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given thet the Hastings Planning w* hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall souncil Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan on Tuesday. July 6. 1999 at 7:30 p m to hear comments on a proposed amendment to Section 90-831 to add regulations regarding accessory buildings to the City of Hastings Code ol Ordinances A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public review at the office of the City Clerk. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan BOB’S GUN ANB ICKLE SHOE INC The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and serv­ ices upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hostings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 2208 Gun Lake Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 2 Miles West of Hastings on M-37& M-43 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Phone 616/945-4106 _____ Wilder’s... Boys" For All Your Auto Needs Oil, Lube & Filter Alignments “The HoiHetoivn LEGAL NOTICE $i Q88 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carl Frandsen and Amy Frandsen. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Commonpoint Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated October 1. 1997, and recorded on October 14. 1997 Document No 1002748. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was as­ signed by said mortgagee to the ContiMortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated October 1.1997. which was recorded on June 11. 1998, Document No 1013376, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol SEVENTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTYTWO AND 70/100 dollars ($77,442 70). including interest at '.2.810% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the f’atute tn such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on July 29. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS Barry County Michigan, and are described as Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as Com­ mencing 528 7 feet South and 453 7 feet East of the Northwest comer of said Section 21; thence East 528 9 feet, thence South 397 5 feet to the center of highway, thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes West 350 9 feet: thence South 70 de­ grees 19 minutes West 189 1 feet to the center of the highway thence North 468 3 feet more or less to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: June 17. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fife #990506137 Tigers (7/15) Apple run soon in Sparta JL Trucks Transmission Tune-Up Brake Jobs Front or Rear $54*8 $5788 Includes turning drum or tutors ~ When Hvplacintj pads or shoe*. Most cars and li«|ht trucks, semi metallic pads e.ktra. 209s8 Any; Exhaust System 15%Off Check In 7: 30 a.m. Tournament Tip: 8: 00 a.m. TIRES Hda Check* payable Io Hasting* Sen More info call Jim Jensc , Boyiaad Girls 13-15; Boys and Giris 16-18 ;lmkfcaesl!nd 0H« Team Name Team Name Captain Captain Captain Phone # Phone # Phone # ■ —Amcriran '!<»<! American VOOpCr Ounrti! Clutch Repairs Guaranteed the lowest • Steering • Tune-Ups price in the county! • Suspension Repair § Free mounting & balancing. • Computer Diagnostic Free tire repair. Free rotation. • Radiator • Belts Why buy an off brand tire • Hoses • Min. Engine i when you can have a name Repair • Free Estimates . brand tire for less’ it $25 per team of three or 1 at ions to Hastings Area Ch 118 E. Ceurt St., Hastings,: Team Name Struts Gas Charged Wilder’s Auto Service ./"* 818 £. Clinton St.. Hastings 948-2192 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 17. 1999 Father's Day Car Show set at Charlton Park Baseball First Teamers... First team members of the All-Barry County Baseball Team are (front row, from left) Lakewood's Bobby Cole, Lakewood's Shawn Veitch, Middleville's Andy Price, Middleville's Drew Kennedy, Lakewood's Travis Lehman, Lakewood's Jeremy Frost, Lakewood's Bobby Tingley; (back row) Hastings' Adam Whitney, Hastings' Luke Warner, Lakewood's Derek Johnson, Lakewood's Joel Dow, Mkfoleville's Jeremy Vandefifer and Maple Valley's Tyson Vorce. Not pictured. Hastings' Bobby Cole. Michigan's largest single day car show will be held Father’s Day Sunday. June 20. for the 18th year at Historic Charlton Park in Hastings. Event sponsors, the Southern Michigan Street Rod Association (S.M.S.R.A.) esti­ mate that 1.300 show cars will line the his­ toric village this year. The 1998 event showcased 1.212 exhibitor cars. All cars must be 1980 or older and must be driven in under their own power. No trailered vehicles will be allowed. Admission for cai exhibitors is $10. Beginning at 8 a.m. and lasting until 5 p.m., the show will include street rods, cus­ toms. antiques, and classics, the great sounds of the oldies by Dee Jay Denny Nisse, “The Music Man," and festival foods. The 17 restored structures of Charlton Park's early rural Michigan village will be open and bustling with activities and costumed interpreters. Spectators can vote for their favorite vehicles and the owner will receive the cherished “Spectator’s Choice" trophy. Last year j winner is a 1932 three-door Ford coupe. Thirty-nine other awards will be given away to include the top five in the following categories: custom, antique or restored vehicle, and street rods. Mr. Street Rodder of the Year will be named, honoring the USTA continued from page 10 Second Team All-County... The All-Barry County Baseball Team second teamers are (front row, from left) Maple Valley's Chris Ewing, Lakewood's Kurt Buche, Delton Kellogg's Jamie Samis, Lakewood's Kyle Thelen, Maple Valley‘s Jacob Cole, Middleville's Dan Warner, Lakewoood's Paul Richards, Delton Kellogg's Jake Marlow; (back row) Hastings' Josh Bundy, Hastings' Andy Keller, Hastings' Brian Dunn. Maple Valley's Nathan Swift, Middleville's Derek Reneau, Middleville's Tim Stevens, Lakewood's Jason Dow and Delton Kellogg's Josh Boze. THE ONE TO REMEMBER \ \\ 11 h i hi nil' • \'i T: or fun Gates al Stowe will open for the opening night ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 and a clinic will be conducted at 7 p.m. Following the clinic, the professionals will face one another in a singles match before teaming up to face the top seeds in the boys' 18 doubles division. The 10-day tournament will begin with match play Friday, Aug. 6 and will culminate with the singles championships Sunday, Aug. 15. More than 400 of the nation's best young male tennis players will vie in this year's competition for junior titles in singles and doubles. For ticket or tournament information, call (616) 337-7343. Tickets can be purchased at V&A Bootcry and the Markin Racquet Center in Kalamazoo or at the Stowe Tennis Stadium during the week of the tournament. The Hastings Police Dept, is accepting applications for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer. This is an 18 hour per week position with an unfixed sched­ ule. Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid drivers license with no felony convictions, clerical experience preferred. Applications can be obtained at the Hastings Police Dept.. 201 E. State St., Hastings. M-F between 9am and 5:30pm. Filing deadline is June 25, 1999. The City of Hastings is an EOE/ADA Employer. 36 Mo-Leos.e* PC/NETWORK SPECIALIST 30 signing $1384 due a ‘8., Security <fcp |nccn''wt' Requires a minimum of two years experience with mi­ crocomputers. proficiency in PC operating systems, especially Windows and DOS Experience with Mi­ crosoft Office, Word and Excel. Ability to administer client server and peer to peer networks and work ef­ fectively with all levels of employees in a confidential environment. Duties will include: micro specialist, net­ work administrator, training on new systems, risk con­ trol and security administration. Send resume in confidence to: Hastings City Bank Personnel Manager 150 W. Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 EOEAUF 36 M°--L®^gning Beautiful Boulder Cree'k Estates ^TSEE Y JEEP DEX Beautiful 1 acre (+) lots situated in a lovely wooded rural country setting just 20 min­ utes south of Grand Rapids. Located in the Middleville (Thornapple-Kellogg) School District, it features gracefully curving coun­ try maintained streets and cul-de-sacs, and all underground utilities (including phone, elec., cable and natural gas). Easily seen by following M-37 south of Caledonia to Finkbeiner Pd (one mile north of Mid­ dleville), turn right and continue approx. 1/2 mile to entrance on the right. ER ‘For qualified retail lessees. Based on MSRP examples of Grand Cherokee Laredo 4-wheel drive with 26E pkg. and Cherokee Sport 4-wheel drive with 26J pkg. after application of $1200 consumer lease cash (Cherokee Sport). Also assumes dealer participation of $1870 (Grand Cherokee Laredo) and $1180 (Cherokee Sport), which may affect final price. Due at signing: down payment of $1025 (Grand Cherokee Laredo) and $999 (Cherokee Sport), 1st mo.’s pmt, and security deposit of $0 (Grand Cherokee Laredo) and $275 (Cherokee Sport). Pay for excess wear and mileage of $0.15/mi. tor each mile over 12.000 mi./yr. if vehicle returned at end of term. Offers end 7/6/99. Dealer has details "Oller applies to both Sport and Sahara models. Dealer participation may affect final price. Jeep is a registered trademark of Daimler Chrysler. ___________________________________________________________ A ".MUST SEE” for those who appreciate the serenity and beauty that nature has to offer - • For further information please contact: David Dykstra at: (616) 795-9321 or Rob Dykstra at: (616) 795-7274 individual who most promotes street rod­ ding, along .with the cash participation award. The long distance award for the car dri­ ven the farthest to the show will receive a plaque and cash. Dash plaques will be given to the first 1.200 cars, along with more than $4,000 m door prizes and $1,650 m cash prizes The National Street Rod Association (N.S.R A ) will do free safety inspections and bestow safety and merit awards YMCA NEWS YMCA Men’s Softball League A League: W/L Blarney Stone (Black)............................. 5-0 Olde Towne Tavem As.......................... 4-1 Carpenter Plumbing............................... 4-2 Blarney Stone (Madd Dawgs) 3-3 No Preference Towing..............................1-3 Gale Plumbing.......... ..................... 0-5 Dairy QuccaTruc Value....................... 0-5 B League: w/L Varney Construction............................ 4-! Jarman. । ydy Construction............ 4-1 Newton Well Service............................ 3-2 Hastings Mfg.......................................... 3-2 TNR..................................................... 1-3 Olde Towne Tavern (Boys)......... ..... .1-3 Complete Lawn Care............................ I - 5 Home Run Leaders: C. Hernnga 8; M Smith 6; T. Lubitz 5; J. Lyons 4; J. Smith 4; E. Carr 4: R. Meehan 4; D. Miller 4; B Miller 4. Last Week’s Results: Jarman Lydy 13. Vamey Const. 17; Mfg. 21; Madd Dawgs 7. No Preference Towing 21; Blarney Slone (Black) 19; Mfg. 16; OTT As 22; TNR 12. Newton 14; Lawn Care 15; Gale Plumbing 0; Gale Plumbing 15; OTT As 18; Lawn Care 10; Carpenter 17. This Week’s Games: Thursday. June 17 - 6:30 Gale Plumbing vs Dairy QueenTruc Value; 7:30 OTT A’s vs Madd Dawgs; 8:30 No Preference Towing vs Madd Dawgs. Fri­ day, June 18 - 6:30 Jarman/Lydy vs New­ ton; 7:30 Carpenter Plumbing vs Blarney Stone (Black); 8:30 Carpenter Plumbing vs Blarney Stone (Black). LEGAL NOTICE Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Golden Moments. Inc . to Prime Financial.inc.. a Michi­ gan Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 6. 1998 and recorded on August 6. 1998. in Document Number 1016173 Barry County Records, Meh. gan and Assignment ol Rents and Leases dated July 6.1998 and recorded August 6. 1998 in Doc­ ument Number 1016174 Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot Two Hun­ dred Thousand Six Hundred Ninety and 16/100 ($200,600 16) including interest at 19% per an­ num. Under the power of the sale contained ;n said mortgage and the statute in such case made and prodded, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 00 o'clock p m , on Thursday. July 15. 1999 Said premises are situated in Township of Bal­ timore. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 14 FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE EAST 20 RODS. THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS THENCE WEST 20 RODS. THENCE NORTH 16 RCuS TO POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO THAT PART OF SECTION 14 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 14 THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE 379 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE EAST. PARALLEL WITH THfe EAST-WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 14. 100 00 FEET THENCE NORTH. 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES EAST 246 FEET. THENCE EAST 207 28 FEET THENCE SOUTH 210 00 FEET. THENCE WEST 537 28 FEET TO THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE THENCE NORTH 121 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 14 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST DISTANT 264 00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION THENCE EAST PAR ALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SEC TION 330 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH PAR AL LEL WITH SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE 2600 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES WEST 246 00 FEET THENCE WESTERLY 100 FEET. MORE OR LESS TO A POINT OF SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE DISTANCE 115 00 FEET SOUTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 115 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 26. 1999 Prime Financial. Inc. a Mchigan Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES PC 10300 Northwestern Highway Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 ^(7/1) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 17 1999 - Page 13 Hastings elementaries observe DARE graduations DARE graduation ceremonies for fifth grade classes at Northeastern and Southeastern elementaries were held June 7 at Central Auditorium. Above, four students read their "1 aking a Stand" essays. They include (not in order) Rachel Smith. Andrew Miller. Sarah Brasher and Jacquelyn Siska. Members of Alice Gergen's class at Northeastern are shown after receiving their DARE graduation certificates. Jane Merritt's class at Southeastern is congratulated. Don Shils' class from Northeastern waits for principal Mary Youngs to finish handing out certificates. PUT THE EQUITY IN YOUR HOME TO WORK You’ve worked hard to accumulate the equity in your home. At Hastings City Bank, we’re working just as hard to give you access to your home’s equity. Our Home Equity plan options are more flexible and economical than ever before. No Closing Costs & Fees. For a limited time only, we're waiving the usual fees and costs.* Two Great Options. Choose either a fixed rate loan or a line of credit. Whichever, you choose, we’ll help you with the terms that are easy on the budget. Tax Advantages. Interest on your loan may even be tax deductible. Check with your rax advisor about potential tax savings. It all starts with you. Simply call or stop by any Hastings City Bank office today to put your home’s equity to work for you. Some members of Jamie Murphy's class at Southeastern line up nfter receiving their certificates. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery A HAMMOND and Diane L HAMMOND hus­ band and wile (original mortgagors) to Wood­ hams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 29. 1994. and recorded on August 30. 1994 in Liber 613. on Page 458. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Atlantic Mortgage and Investment Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated June 2. 1997 which was recorded on Au­ gust 4. 1997. in Liber 704. on Page 55. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ‘FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 38/100 dollars ($58,512 38) in­ cluding interest at 8 875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml, at 1 00 p m , on July 15. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lots 10 and 11 of Block 6 of Lincoln Park Addi­ tion to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 55 The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 3, 1999 Atlantic Mortgage and Investment Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for Atlantic Mortgage an* Investment Corporation 30150 telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File >990505518 Panthers (7/1) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy C Nixon and Kimberly L Nixon, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee dated May 27. 1998 and recorded on June 3. 1998 in Document No 1012925. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated July 10. 1998. which was recorded on May 24. 1999. in Document No 1029968. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 73/100 doWars ($153,898 73). including interest at 11 350% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 06/1 and 12/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1.00 p.m . on July 22. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE Ba.ry County. Mchigan and are described as The North 20 acres of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, Baltimore Township. Barry County. Mchigan The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated June 10. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Surte 100 Gingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *990302948 Panthers (7/8) �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 17. 1999 Congressman Nick Smith The Social Security “Lockbox” Congress recently took a few halting steps to protect the Social Security surplus­ es by stopping Congress and the President from spending this money on other govern­ ment programs and stopping the use of these Trust Fund surpluses from masking the size of the deficit Since 1983 when the Trust Fund was almost entirely exhausted, it has taken in approximately $700 billion in assets from the payroll tax and accumulated interest. All of the money has been used to fund other government programs in exchange for non-negotiablc government lOUs. On May 26, the House moved closer to ending these raids on Social Security by passing the Social Security and Medicare Safe Deposit Act (H R. 12591 This legisla­ tion is designed after my bill H R. 420 by preventing Congress from spending the social Security surpluses. The provisions of the lockbox legislation require that any Social Security surplus (Social Security tax in excess of benefits) be used to pay down the public debt until such time it is needed to save Social Security. Still, we must rec­ ognize that this only begins to address Social Security’s problems and that we must take additional action. Congress always has a hard time control­ ling its spending. Whatever Congress puts Gypsy moths continue to plague Yankee Springs by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Residents continue to bring concerns to members of the Yankee Springs Township Board about the damage caused by gypsy moth infestation. Supervisor George London reported that he will meet with a touring group of Michigan legislators on Monday, June 21 and will be bringing residents' concerns to that meeting. During the tour legislators will view an infested area in the Yankee Springs Recre­ ation Area and discuss current treatments and education efforts. The legislators then will tour an infested residential area and meet with a local offi­ cial and some homeowners for their per­ spectives on the problem. Some neighborhoods were sprayed earlier this spring with GypChek, which was washed off by a torrential rainstorm. Residents will be receiving bills for their spraying this year, but the cost is less than $10 for most residents. Residents sprayed with GypChek will not be charged. In other business Thursday night, the Township Board decided to send a rezoning request for a five-acre parcel on Chief Noonday Road back to the Planning Commission for review. The commission had decided in May to deny the zoning change from agricultural to rural residential for several reasons, one, the property is non conforming at this time and the prob­ lem of traffic safety. Ray Deal of Miller Real Estate asked on behalf of the potential purchasers of the property for the board's approval of the change against the recommendation of the Planning Commission. He cited the addition of affordable hous­ ing, the problem of traffic was an accept­ able part of living in the Gun Lake area and that it really was a "win-win" situation. The Department of Natural Resources will be asked to hold a public hearing to consider wake restrictions on Baker and Barlow lakes. Planning Commission workshops on the master plan are set for June 15 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. in the law this week can be repealed next week. Even now, many in Washington arc talking about spending some of the Social Security surplus and breaking the spending caps in the 1997 Balanced Budget Act. As the author of those caps. I’m appalled by Congress’s rush to go back to the free spending, big government policies that we’ve struggled so hard to overcome. The lockbox, if it is approved, could easily come under the same sort of attack. Ultimately, law can provide no substitute for old-fash­ ioned financial responsibility and restraint in Congress. But even if the lockbox is effective, it will do little to improve the outlook for Social Security. The official projections of Social Security’s insolvency already assume that Congress will repay every dime taken out of the trust fund with interest. As Chairman of the Social Security Task Foicc, I’ve been holding weekly hearings on the broader Social Security problem and on the Trust Fund. We have actually scheduled a hearing on whether there really is a Trust Fund to be held on June 8. Because of the increasing ratio of retirees collecting benefits to workers paying taxes. Social Security’s finances will not be secure until we move from a system based on payroll taxes to a system based on sav­ ings and investment. The Social Security Solvency Act, that I first introduced five years ago and am preparing to reintroduce with improvements, allows individuals to control a portion of their Social Security taxes in personal retirement savings accounts that they own. These accounts will be set up much like todays IRA and 401(k)s. Under my proposal, workers would have the option to control up to a quarter of their current Social Security tax­ es at first and nearly 75 percent later on, but with a guarantee of a “safety net.” In the final analysis, the lockbox won't do much good by itself. For it to be suc­ cessful in controlling government and pro­ tecting Social Security. Congress has* to reduce its spending and follow up with more comprehensive reforms. I’m pushing forward on both fronts. VEHICLES) Attention Hastings and all of Barry County: pla'?rounds in Deltonand Freeport received a S5.00C grantI from the Youth Advtsory Committee of the Barry County Foundation. p®ceivln9 ,he ch®®k *ere Lyndy Bolthouse. Playground director Freeport Playground counselors Jocelyn Price and Yon Bucher Barry County Family YMCA direc.orJJave Storms; YAC representative Melissa Meaney and YAC advisor Yankee Springs to seek increase in fire millage by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Yankee Springs Board approved ballot language for the Aug. 3 election to increase the fire and emergency services millage by a half mill. This increase will allow the township to collect approximately $96,000 per year, which would meet the amount required by the proposed five-year emergency services contract with Thornapplc Township Emer­ gency Services. Township Treasurer Bob Herold suggested that another joint meeting be set Lordy, Lordy Look Who’s 40. Eileen Warner From; John, AJ & Garret For the first time in the area, Dreisbach Pontiac, Olds, GMC at 328 N. Michigan in Hastings is holding an open to the public vehicle auction. All used trucks, cars and vans in inventory will be auctioned beginning at: ...depends on experience and equipment. Interested parties may view these vehicles and register as a bidder on Don’t miss out on this one time event! See you at the Auction on the 19th, 11:00 sharp! What would you do without corrective lenses? Now it is possible to do the things you want without the burden of corrective lenses Clear Image Laser Center has trained, experienced professionals skilled in the latest procedures for effectively treating vision problems Are you Nearsighted? Farsighted’ Restricted by Astigmatism? 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Entry forms arc available by calling her at 795-4846. Members of the Middleville Heritage Festival Committee have planned a twoday, two-site event Sept. 10 and 11. Friday evening activities all will be downtown with the Rotary Duck Race, horseshoe competition, dancing in the streets and a community bonfire. The committee is planning a parade, 5K run/walk and music for Saturday the 11 th. Other events that day will take place on the high school grounds. There will be lots of food, games, arts and crafts, and more. The committee is still looking for a stage program coordinator and a secretary for the committee. Anyone who can volun­ teer time for these positions or who wants to volunteer during the festival can call Roberta Meeker at 795-2042. Quality Printing 11:OO a.m. sharp Saturday, June 19th Thursday & Friday June 17th or 18th or Saturday Morning from 9:00 till 11:OO a.m. with the Thornapplc Township trustees. This would allow any questions about the proposed contract to be cleared up. The information about the new contract which has a $92,000 payment the first year, could be used to educate residents about the need for the millage increase. The present 0.3 mill levy raises about $30,000 per year. The half mill increase would be for five years. Township Supervisor George London will contact Thornapplc Township Su­ pervisor Don Boysen to set a date for the joint meeting. Heritage Days Festival to have apple pie contest by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The aroma of apple pie will waft across the Middleville Heritage Days site at the high school Sept. 11, when the second an­ nual pie baking contest will be held. Michr.’Ie Ploski decided this year to have the baking contest. "I want to have enough entries so that the judges have a real choice this year. Ap­ ple seemed like a good one since the fall is apple season," she said. Ploski said she has planned an "awesome Open to The Public AUCTION YAC funds Delton, Freeport Y playgrounds uuwdeanmagelaser.com J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 Hastings. Michigan �The Hastings Banner - Thursday June 17. 1999- Page 15 Star School Road utility hookup request OK’d by David T. Young Editor New residents on Star School Road will be able to hook up to city water and sewer services and pay over a 10-year period. The Hastings City Council Monday night approved a policy by which the city will collect the fees and turn them over to the Hastings Area Schools, which several years ago picked up the whole tab for in­ stalling water and sewer in that area for the new Star Elementary. The schools agreed to pay all the costs of installing waler and sewer for the new ele­ mentary. which is located in Hastings Township, and have others reimburse them as they hook up. Prompting the policy decision was a re­ quest from Don Draves to connect to the utilities and pay the total cost of $16,879.78 over 10 years for his residence at 1510 Star School Road. The schools agreed to the arrangement and henceforward all such requests will be handled in a simi­ lar manner. Water and sewer hookup and service was a controversial issue three years ago when pirns for Star Elementary were being made. The school was being located in Hastings Township rather than in the city and Super­ intendent Carl Schoessel asked the city to extend the utilities. There was much debate about cost for the service, but it was fi­ nally agreed that the schools would pay twice that of city residents. Though some council members ex­ pressed concerns about collecting money and turning it over to the schools. City At­ torney Stephanie Fekkes said, "We’re act­ ing as a collection agency; we’re (only) tak­ ing the money and passing it through." City Manager Howard Penrod echoed. "We're just acting as a fiscal agent for the schools... It’s a lot easier for us to do it." Penrod said the school system does not have a good mechanism available to collect the hookup fees from neighboring resi­ dents. The vote to adopt the policy was unani­ mous, with Councilman Harold Hawkins absent. In other business Monday evening, the council: • Pul the finishing touches on prepara­ tions on the fiscal year 1999-2000 budget. A budget workshop was held prior to Mon­ day night's meeting and the budget is likely to be formally adopted June 28. The council again plans to itvy 16.2 mills, which is the maximum rate allowed I y the city charier. Mayor Frank Campbell said that if local residents* taxes are going up, it is the fault of lhe slate. Ihe city's levy has remained constant. • Voted to increase waler and sewer im­ provement fees by $50. Service fees will remain the same and there are no added ex­ penses for existing customers. • Agreed to buy two new Department of Public Services trucks from Good GMC for $66,037 after sale of the existing trucks for trade-in. • Decided to ask the Planning Commis­ sion what it thinks of a proposal to have the city send all mailings first class rather than certified unless mandated by state law. The move, if approved, would save money. Penrod said, "A good share of the notices (being sent by registered mail) are being re­ Incumbents win school board races School elections Monday in the Barry County area were rather quiet except for a race in the Delton Kellogg district. The two incumbents, Wilbur (Bud) Glenn and John Wells, were re-elected to their four-year seats on the school board. Wells was the top vote getter with 140 and Glenn had 134. Among the three newcomers challeng­ ing for the seats, Tammy Wasserman polled 103 votes. Keith Beach had 48 and Tony Crosariol 46. The turnout was low in all districts, bui Delton and Lakewood had the highest numbers al the polls. In all other area districts, there were no races and incumbents were re-elected. The following is a brief rundown of vote to­ tals: • Hastings — Kim Alderson 89 and Donald Myers 85 for two, four-year terms. • Maple Valley — Tim James 65 and Mike Callton 62 for two, four-year seats. David Favre, who was appointed to fill a vacancy last winter, was elected to a thrce-ycar term with 62 votes. • Thomapple Kellogg — Daniel Parker 75 and Martin Wenger 75 for two, fouryear positions. • Lakewood — Joel Pepper 218 and Perry Strimbark 214 for two, four-year terms. NEWS of Your Local Area Can Be Read Each Week in The BANNER. Call us at 945-9554 to Subscribe. turned to us." The city manager said it is possible that the city spends between $2,000 and $3,000 a year on postage by send mail certified. • Adopted a policy to forbid lhe sale and use of fireworks except for those permitted by law. City officials said there is no good place in Hastings to set off fireworks, thus it would likely be dangerous. • Heard the first reading of a proposed -'ac­ Allen Eugene Easey Sr. NASHVILLE - Allen Eugene Easey Sr., age 65, of Nashville, passed away Friday, June 11, 1999 at home. Mr. Easey was bom May 12, 1934 in Assyria Township, the son of Richard A. and Dorothy E. (Phillips, Easey. Mr. Easey’s employment included: Art Willits Darie, Hastings Fiberglass, Hastings Livestock. Art Kenyon Gas Station, Lydys Feed Mill, Lentz Table Factory in Nashville, Clark Equipment in Battle Creek, and Nashville Feed & Grain. Mr. Easey went back to school and received his GED at the age of 50, and then went to Kellogg Community College and Lansing Community College, where he received his Associates Degree. He graduated from the Correction Academy and was one of lhe first CEO io work at the Carson City Correction Facility where he retired in 1999. Mr. Easey married Charlene E. Edwards on October 22, 1972. Together they made 1/2 Bushel Baskets, worked at the Pizza Manufacturing in Bangor, Bob Towne Produce, drove semi for Lowell Trucking, logged with their own horse teams and sold to various saw mills, worked the horse sale auction in Shipsawana, St. Johns, Lake Odessa, anywhere it took to provide food, clothing and shelter for their combined families. He enjoyed camping, fishing, coon hunting, raising farm animals for sale. He grew up riding horses and received many trophies and was the State Champ in the barrel racing for three years. He also enjoyed family activities and was a member of the Welcome Comers Church. Mr. Easey was preceded in death by his father, Richard A. Easey on December 6, 1984. ----------Mr. Easey is survived by his wife, Charlene Easey of Nashville; mother, Dorothy Easey of Nashville, children, Allen Jr. (Ebby) Easey of Georgia, Randy Easey of Nashville, Orton Engle of Paw Paw. Alien (Clyde) Wendell of Gobles, Denice Thomason of Zeeland, Becky Keller of Zeeland, and Kathy (Bernard) Hause of Hastings; brother. Russ (Marion) Easey of Delton; sisters, Donna (George) Murphy of Gobles, Martha Gregg of Bangor, Helen (Bud) Elliston of Nashville; many many grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins; sisters-inlaw, Joyce (Eevert) Parker of Bradenton, Florida and Arloa Savaie of Hicksville. Ohio. Funeral Services for Mr. Easey wen: held Tuesday. June 15, 1999 at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend D’vid L. Morton officiated. Burial followed with full military honors al Cedar Creek Cemetery. LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE FORCLOSURE SALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Charles C. Wiftuns, a married man. and Margaret Jean Wilkins, his wrfe. Mortgagors, to GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVING CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 1998. and recorded on May 26. 1998, m Docu­ ment No 1012465, Barry County Records, Michi­ gan. on which said mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date o! this notice, the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Sixty-Five and 08/100 ($62,065 06) Dollars, including interest at 14.45% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan on Thursday. July 22. 1999, ai 1 00 p m Said premises are situated tn the Town­ ship of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan and are described as A parcel of land located in the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan, described as fol­ lows: Beginning at the Northeast comer of the above described land, thence West 220 feet, thence South 198 feet, thence East 220 feet, thence North 198 feet to the place of beginning Parcel ID <08-006-035-013-00 The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 1. 1999 Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation Mortgagee Kerth A Sotiroff ESQ SOTIROFF & ABRAMCZYK. PC 30400 Telegraph Road Ste 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 (7/8) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Edith A Moore to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States Department of Agriculture Mort­ gagee. dated Mr, 4. 1993. and recorded on May 5. 1993. in Liber 570. on page 991. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY TWO AND 54/100 DOLLARS ($85,852 54). including interest at 7 25% pet an­ num Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage ano the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Mchigan. at 1 00 o’clock p.m.. on Thurs­ day. July 22. 1999 Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as. LOT 6. MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE QF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 65 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 1. 1999 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States De­ partment of Agriculture. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Surte 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (7/8) PUBLIC NOTICE Date: June 17,1999 Permit No. M10020079 Nashville WWTP The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality proposes to reissue a discharge permit to Viflage of Nashvdle. 206 North Main Street. Nashville. Michigan 49073 for a facility located at 9500 Greggs Crossing Road. Nashville. Michi­ gan The applicant collects and treats sanitary wastewater from the Village of Nashville The ap­ plicant discharges treated sanitary wastewater to the Thomapple River in T3N R7W, Section 35. Barry County. The draft permit indudes the following modifica­ tions to the previously issued permit: new ammo­ nia nitrogen effluent limits and new facility opera­ tion and maintenance conditions Comments or objections to the draft permit re­ ceived by July 19, 1999 will be considered in the final decision to issue the permit. Persons desir­ ing information regarding the draft permit, proce­ dures for commenting, or requesting a hearing, should contact Barry Bums. Permits Section Surface Water Quality Division. Department of Environmental Quality. P.O. Box 30273. Lansing. Michigan. 48900. telephone 517-335-3301 Copies ol the public notice, fact sheet, and draft permit may be obtained at the Surface Water Quality Division Grand Rapids District Office lo­ cated al the State Office Building. 6th Floor. 350 Ottawa NW. Grand Rapids. Mrf.igar 49503­ 2341. telephone 616-356-0500 (6-17) cessory building overlay ordinance dealing with the height of period buildings in the older parts of town. • Agreed to set a public hearing for June 28 on a request from the Hastings Area School system to vacate the Benson Street right of way next to lhe high school prop­ erty. • Approved a request from the First Pres­ byterian Church to close West Center Street between Church and Broadway streets this week for vacation Bible school from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Approved a request from the United Steel Workers union Local 5965 to use Bob King Park July 31 for a pig roast and picnic. • Agreed to install a street light at West High Street after receiving a request from citizens who live in that area. Fred L. Bowerman Marian C. Jones MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Fred L. Bowerman, age 58, was a gentle, kind, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June ’3, 1999. Mr. Bowerman was bom on July 1, 1940 in Hastings, the son of Fred B. and Beatrice B. (Stanton) Bowerman. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1958. He attended Bailey Technical Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr Bowerman married Patricia A. Dooling on January 28, 1961 in Middleville. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company as a Maintenance Mechanic for 38 years, he was also a Skill Trades Union Representative. Mr. Bowerman was a member of the Baptist Faith. Fred loved his family, he enjoyed traveling with his wile and grandchildren and being involved with all their activities. He was a caring, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Fred and Beatrice Bowerman, and sister, Joyce Welton. Mr. Bowerman is survived by his wife. Pal A. Bowerman; two sons, Fred L. (Fritz) (Martha) Bowerman Jr. of Middleville, and Randy (Trad) Bowerman of Middleville; one daughter. Debra (Pat) Roberts of Grand Rapids; nine grandchildren. Sadie, Josh, and Tucker Bowerman, Shaun and Colin Wolf and Andrew Roberts, Caitlynn, Sarah and Ryan Bowerman; four sisters. Lucena (Richard) Ward of Middleville. Agnes (David) Montgomery of Minnesota Beatrice (Jack) Neely of Pennsylvania, and Linda (Henry) Dykstra of Middleville; brother-in-law, Robert (Donna) Welton of Middleville; his mother and father-in-law, Harold (Duella) Dooling of Middleville; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; special friends, J.W. and Wanda Bentley and Bruce and Roberta Douglas. Funeral Services for Mr. Bowerman were held Tuesday morning. June 15,1999 DELTON - Marian C. Jones, age 82, of Delton and formerly of Tipton. Indiana, passed away Saturday. June 12, 1999 in Hastings. Marian was bom on April 25, 1917 in Tipton County, Indiana, lhe daughter of Waller and Maude (Searfoss) Powell She married Earl L. Jones on January 29, 1934. She was a member of West Street Christian Church, Tipton. Indiana. Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband, Earl Jones; one son. Robert Jones of Delton; four sisters. Joanna Brown of Atlanta, Indiana, Mary Grace Heckathom of Frankfort, Indiana, Betty Smith of Alexandria, Indiana, and Jeanette Pyle of Frankfort, Indiana; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her brother, Luther Powell. Funeral Services for Mrs. Jones were held on Wednesday, June 16. 1999 al Young-Nichols Funeral Home. Reverend Mark Anderson officiated. Burial was in Nonnanda Cemetery. H Save America's at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Reverend J.W. Bendey and Bruce Douglas officiated. Interment was in Ml Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Foundation, Hastings. Sure AmerlcaY Forests lUbnryComtS Wasta^km.DC20003 202-544-9219 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF SOUTH BENTON STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will bold a Public Hearing in the City Hall, Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan on Monday, July 12, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of a portion of South Benton Street right-of-way South of West Clinton Street and adjacent to the Hastings High School property as shown on the map below. Should the vacation be approved by the City Council, the City will reserve ease­ ment rights to construct and maintain any and all public utilities. Written comments may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or call (616) 945-2468. or call TDD call relay service 1-800­ 649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk BL) BIK I6 15 01 3 «°i S KM'.00 cBnTo’R I BLK 2p : i Send them The BANNER = i . HASTINGS HIGHl SCHOOL x] : 25 ; ;s[ To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 CxibtJtO ।g■ : : : Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! ELK 21 120 AO ^127: poA । . i •: *i it WEST CLOSCO o �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 17. 1999 COURT NEWS: Joseph Lumbert, 23, of Woodland was sentenced Thursday in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court to six months in jail on his second probation violation conviction. "It’s unfortunate that Mr. Lumber, con­ tinues to engage in self destructive behav­ ior and further place others at risk of in­ jury,** said Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley. "He’s injured his parents, his girlfriend and now the police who came to arrest him.** Lumbert allegedly violated his probation by being assaultive and failing to report to his probation agent and faces additional charges for resisting police officers, accord­ ing to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Lumbert allegedly tried to escape through a window May 28 at lhe Thomapple Lake Estates Trailer Park in Castleton Township as two troopers and a deputy attempted to arrest him on the outstanding warrants. All three officers, including Deputy Karl Vlietstra. who was allegedly struck in the face by Lumbert, suffered minor injuries during Lumbert's alleged escape attempt. 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Contact Staffmark at 948-8555 ask for Jody, EOE.___________________ PERMANENT TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED: CDL Class A required. Ability to pass drug screen. Travel mainly in the tri-state area. If interested and meet these requirements, con­ tact Staffmark 725 W. State St.. Hastings or call 616-948-8555. EOE LOCAL MANUFACTURER is cut rently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd shift This well estab­ lished company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drug screen. For immediate consid­ eration contact STAFFMARK 725 W. State Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or call us at 948-8555. LOCAL SWEEPER SHOP HAS OPENING for full time repairman, excellent pay. 1-517­ 337-3054 THE BARRY COUNTY FSA OFFICE is accepting applica­ tions for a temporary full time office position. Must be good with math, and attention to detail. Primary duties will be in assisting staff with ongoing programs, including figuring payments, data entry/computer, word processing, filing, and telephone. Applications may be submitted to the Farm Service Agency Office, 1611 S. Hanover SL, Hastings, Michi­ gan 49058. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. OFFICE HELP WANTED. We are now accepting applica­ tions for seasonal, part-time and full-timeoffice help. Clerical and organizational skills are neces­ sary. Please mail resumes or come in to fill out applications at: Twin City Foods, 13)5 Sherman St., Lake Odessa. Ml 48849. (616) 374-8837. Attn: Sherry Eggers Misccllaiit utt\ lift real it ai ADOPTION: A loving, finan­ cially stable couple desires to adopt a healthy Caucasian in­ fant. Please call Bruce or Barb at 1-800-371-0881 or Monica, our adoption worker at 616­ 384-0202. HARLEY DAVIDSON: 1968 Sportster, S3.000 OBO. 945­ 4669 (iaraijr Salt HYAA CHEERLEADER RUMMAGE SALE AND POP CAN DONATION STATION. June 25-26,9-4pm., HIE North St. Help the Barry County Youth raise money for lhe 1999 foot­ ball season. Donate 5 pop cans and be entered in the Beanie Baby Raffle! ^Taking donations for sale until June 23rd. Call Susan VanHorn 945-2230* Kcal I Male CLARE COUNTY: 10 BEAU­ TIFULLY WOODED private acres on year round county road.includes driveway and cleared building site. Stale land nearby: $22,900. $500 down. $280/mo, 11% land contract, adjoining 10 acres also for sale for $26,900, Northern Land Company. 1-800-968-3118 or www.northemlandco.com \ labile I ham y ABANDONED REPO - B-nk needs someone to assume pay­ ments on hucc 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604, FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604, REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Cali Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. I ar Keill FOR RENT: 3 BEDROOM, includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, garage, no pets, $550 a month. $550 deposit, for application 616-792-2384. if no response leave message. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, 2nd floor, $450. plus electric. Working adults only. 616-945­ 9283. SALON OR OFFICE W/ PARKING, central air. water included, excellent location. 128 W. Mill-Hastings, $500/mo 948­ 0430 or 945-9467.____________ FOR LEASE: 1 bdrm, 2nd floor apt. water included, stove, & refrigerator, in Hastings. $400/ mo. 948-0430 or 945-9467. Hiisint \s S< 7i ict \ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888. WINDOW & GLASS RE­ PAIR: replacement windows, roofing, vinyl siding, remodel­ ing. and new construction, call DLB for free estimate. 616-623­ 2698. NEXTEL, Cellular, Digital. Long Distance, Paging. & Internet Access, Delton 616-623­ 8901, toll free 888-244-8206 THE TREE MAN COMPANY Expert tree and stump re­ moval: trimming, cabling. Fully insured and workman’s comp. 962-7854,721-8826. TREE TRIMMING & RE­ MOVAL: Fully insured. We leave your yard clean. 795-7575 HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES”. HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS. FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093 KINDERMUSIK: Get a “taste” of Kindermusik! Four days of Summer Kamp Kindermusik fun for children ages infant to 7 with parent/ caregiver. Select openings still available. 948-SONG. police said. Lumbert is charged with three counts of resisting and obstructing police officers and is being held on $3,000, 10 percent bond on all three counts. He is also charged with malicious de­ struction of property under $100, domestic violence and driving on a suspended li­ cense. "I think this is cause for a lengthy jail sentence based on his continued pattern of putting other people at risk,** said Crowley. According to Lumbert, lhe time he has already spent in jail has had some impact. "Pi on scares me to death,” said Lum­ bert. "I'll do anything I can do to stay out of prison.*' Circuit Judge James Fisher told Lumbert avoiding alcohol would be a good way to curb his behavior. ”1 read a quote recently that staled: *We don't choose our futures, we chose our habits,*" said Fisher. "If you continue to choose alcohol, your future is up in the air." In other recent court business: \ aliana I \d< HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. 0.11 1-800-426­ 3085 Ext 1400 24Hrs. J taiiiiiunil\ \aticc EARN $1,165: The Pharmara & Upjohn Clinical Research Unit, Kalamazoo needs volun­ teers. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety, tolerance and absorption of an antibiotic study drug. Requirements: I. Healthy males and females age 18 to 55.2. Within 15% of ideal body weight.3. No chronic illness or medication.4. Nonsmokers.5. Females must be surgically sterile &/or post­ menopausal The study involves 2 (two) or 3 (three) day stays in the unit beginning July 13. Pay­ ment will be $1,650.00 if third stay is required. For further in­ formation regarding this and other studies, please call the Re­ cruiting Office at 616-833-9644 (I -800-458-6072) by June 25. HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp I-BOO611-3766. Card (II Thanks THE FAMILY OF FRIEDA FESGRANGES would like to thank our neighbors, friends and family for their visits, phone calls, prayers and cards during her ill­ ness and for tneir many kind ex­ pressions of sympathy, the cards, flowers, food and memorial con­ tributions at the time of her pass­ ing. A special thanks to our friends at Lakewood. Paw Paw, and Ionia school'., the staff of Heartland Health Cai? in Ionia, Koops Funeral Home. Rev. Spcas, and the ladies from the Kilpatrick Church for the lun­ cheon they provided after the funeral service. Your thought­ fulness and concern will never be forgotten Paul Desgranges, Merv and Paula Carter, Bcm and Diana Wilfong, and Jerry and Ruthie Beniamin. TO OUR FAMILY, OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGH­ BORS, we Just want to say "thank you" for all the beauti­ ful cards we received. To be remembered in such a special way by so many, truly made our 50th Anniversary a day to cherish God’s blessings to each one. Norm and Doris Boomer lii Mi iiitiriaiii IN MEMORY OF Clara Marie Spoelstra, 1-28-37 - 6-1489,Ten years ago today our whole world fell apart. For on that day we lost you dear, the one closest to our hearts. A heart of gold stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. She didn’t have time to say farewell, or for us to say goodbye. She was gone before we realized, and we will never understand why A thousand prayers *•«-.’? bring her hack. We know because we’ve tried, and neither will a thousand tears, wc Know because we’ve cried. With a broken heart we whisper low •‘God bless you dear, we love you so.”So grtady missed byJIer mother & sis­ ters_______________ IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF MARJORIE LOUISE SCOBEY February 18, 1943-June 18, 1997. So ends our second year without you. Some dreams ha%e been 'full-filled. Some opportunities missed. Some heartache mixed with joy. The time has come again to let all of this go. And let it sink into the forgiving glow of memory. Holding only to the legacy of your abundant love. And laughter that will flow into next year. And all of the years to come. The LOVE for you has not ended. “I have told' you this so th/t my Joy might be in you and your joy might be complete This is my Commandment: Love one an­ other as I have loved you." John 15:11-12. Your loving husband Jerry Scobey. • Steven Anderson, 31, of Cedar Springs, was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for three dsyi served and three years probation on his conviction of fourth de­ gree criminal sexual conduct. He pleaded no contest to fondling a girl under the age of 13 late last year while she was sleeping. According to the victim's mother, the girl L afraid to be at home because of An­ derson's act " fhat's lhe place my children ought to be able to feel safe," said the mother. "I placed a lot of trust in him. I just want him to stay away." "This is an extremely serious offense and it's fortunate the girl woke up when she did and stopped you or you'd be in far worse trouble," said Fisher. "Your conduct easily deserves a prison sentence. If you violate probation, I will put you in prison." Anderson was ordered to undergo coun­ seling and to pay a $1,000 fine and $500 costs. • Zachary George, 17, was given two years probation unier the terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act, plus 90 days in jail on his conviction of breaking into lhe G&K Party Store with accomplice Tim Kelly March 12. Both boys admitted to taking cigarettes and alcohol during the break-in of lhe M-37 convenience store. George also was ordered to perform 100 hours of community service work and to pay $759.21 restitution. Attorney Gordon Shane McNeil said his client can be described as immature. "He has two supportive parents, they want Zach to succeed," said McNeil. "He does have a drug problem and an alcohol problem. He's learned his lesson from his lime in jail." George offered an apology to the store owners. "I want to let them know I’m sorry for what I’ve done," said George. "I do realize my mistakes." Fisher pointed out to George that most all of the previous defendants were in court as a result of drug and alcohol problems. "Why are you here?" asked Fisher. "Because I have a substance abuse prob­ lem," said George. "That’s right," said Fisher. "If you don’t overcome that problem, you will never ob­ tain your potential." • A 19-year-old Delton man who pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to live in an approved residence and to pay fines and costs was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday to eight months in the Barry County Jail with credit for 160 days served. Jacob Olson also was ordered to continue the probation he is serving as part of his sentence on a previous conviction of re­ ceiving stolen property worth more than $100. "It appears Mr. Olson hasn't engaged in further criminal conduct," said Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley. "But he has basically blown off some of the basic terms of probation." Circuit Judge James Fisher agreed, telling Olson he has to be punished. "I can't let you walk out of here with nothing," said Fisher. "When you get out, I hope you fully intend to follow these rules." • Ryan Patrick Kearney, 20, of Mid­ dleville, was sentenced to six months in jail with 51 days credit on his conviction of violating his probation by smoking marijuana. According to his attorney, Jason Barrix, Kearney did not follow up with treatment ordered by the court during lhe previous probation violation conviction. Barrix also noted Kearney is awaiting sentencing in Kent County on a conviction of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. "Apparently, this is some sort of addic­ tion," said Barrix. "He hasn't been able to overcome that addiction.” "This is the fourth time he's been in front of me for the same thing," said Fisher. "I’ve given him opportunity, after opportunity, after opportunity after oppor- See COURT NEWS, cont. page 17 POUC6 B€RT Police search at downtown site HASTINGS - An investigation into undisclosed activity above a downtown Hastings business Ind to a search warrant being executed at the residence Monday evening, police eonfiftneri Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver would not confirm nor deny whether controlled substances were involved. "We don't feel it's appropriate to comment al this time." said Sarver. The 39-year-old resident of the apartment, who is the owner of the business, was arrested for allegedly slapping a 29-year-oid woman in the face, an incident witnessed by officers on patrol, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. ■During lhe investigation of the assault, officers obtained information that ted them to believe there was another possible... violation at the residence,* said Leedy. Involved in the search were city police officers with help from two Barry County Sheriff, Department units aad one Michigan Stale Police trooper, according to reports. Charges are currently pending and the ccae remains under investigation. Charges sought for 'mooning* WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A Lakewood High School student accused of "mooning" the '"iking baseball team June 9 could face a charge of indecent exposure, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stare Police. Police said the boy had previously been suspended for three days and ordered to perform eight hours of community service work for a prior "mooning" incident. The 17-year-old boy was apparently completing his last day of community service when the second incident occurred, Tfs a crime," said Trooper Bill AmdL "Its indecent exposure." The case has been referred to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review. Man hurt after sleeping at wheel WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A Battle Creek man who told police he fell asleep at the wheel suffered serious injuries earty Thursday when his car struck another car stopped for a school bus loading children on M-66 in Woodbury. After Kevin Matthew Stamm. 29, struck the stopped vehicle at a speed of about SO mph, the second car was forced forward. The driver. Derrick Simmons, 29. of Lycns, was able swerve around the southbound school bus and managed to avoid striking any children or the bus. police said. Stamm, who has since been released from Community Hospital in Bank Creek, told police be works second shift snd was overly tired when the accident occurred. He was issued a citation for careless driving. Boy survives near drowning THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP • A 4-year-oM Wyoming boy was treated at Indian Valley Campground on 108th Street June 11 after he was rescued from lhe swimming pond, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Aaron Hoyle had waded into the pond until the water was over his head and became submerged in four feel of water for about 30 seconds before being rescued by his father. The father told police the boy’s lips were blue and that he coughed up a significant amount of water just prior to the arrival of emergency personnel. Hoyle was not transported to a hospital, but did appear tired and sleepy following the incident, police said. Car climbs guide wire at school WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - An accident in which a Clarksville teen look a turn too sharply, drove up a guide wire aad overturned at Woodland Elementary School June 9 at about 10 p.m. left the passenger with minor injuries, according to a police report. The driver. Justin Lee Goodwin. 16, of Clarksville told police he "never saw" the guidewire prior to the accident, police said. Goodwin was not injured while bis passenger, Jessica Kathryn Remmert, 15, of Woodland was taken by Lakewood Ambulance to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated for her injuries and released. Both Goodwin and Remmert were wearing their seat belts and no citations were issued, according to police. Four hurt in Monday rollover crash BARRY TOWNSHIP - Four people were treated at Pennock Hospital and released after a Dowling man apparently turned his vehicle into lhe path of an oncoming Pifer Road car Monday night, according to Barry Township Police Officer, Eric Gustafson. Junes Ayres, 23, was issued a citation for driving on a suspended license after the accident in which lhe oncoming Jeep was unable to stop m time to avoid striking Ayres vehicle and overturned. The Jeep's driver, Melanie Keeler, 22, of Gwinn suffered a broken collar bone, said Gustafson. Her passengers were Robert Keeler, 47, snd Dameon Keeler, 6. who suffered cuts aad scrapes. All three w-aro wearing seat belts, said police. Gustafson said Ayres was apparently attempting to turn into a driveway near Cedar Creek when the accident occurred. Ayres was reportedly not wearing a scat belt and alcohol is believed to be a factor. Teen arrested after police chase HASTINGS - A 16-year-old Hastings boy is facing possible charges in connection with a high-speed chase through the city Sunday at about 1:15 a.m.. according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. During lhe incident, an officer witnessed the driver run several slop signs and drive without headlights, police reported. The officer pursued the truck from South Park Street near State Street on Court Street and north on Michigan Avenue where the driver reached up to 65 miles per hour before the officer terminated the chase. The truck's driver was found minutes later standing next to the vehicle which had crashed into a tree al Michigan and North Street, police said. The 17-year-old passenger initially fled on fool, but later returned to the scene. The 16-year-old has no driver’s license and is suspected of stealing the truck from a relative. Two injured when cars collide HASTINGS - Three people escaped serious injury Thursday when the cars they were riding in collided at the entrance to the Hastings McDonalds at about 12:30 p.m., . according to the Hastings City Police Department. Police said Isaac Daniel Smith. 17. of Hastings was issued a citation for failure to yield after he allegedly turned into lhe path of a southbound car. driven by Matthew Michael Schultz of Middleville. Schultz and his passenger, Nicole Ann Belson of Middleville were taken to Pennock , Hospital where they were treated and released. Man accused of child molestation HASTINGS ■ A 38-year-old Hastings man was arrested by Michigan State Police and arraigned Wednesday on two counts of first degree and one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct, allegedly with a girl under the age of 13, said Det. Sgt. Lou Quinn. Jack Dominick Petrucci is being held on $10,000 cash or surety bond in the Barry County Jail awaiting a June 23 preliminary examination. According to Quinn, lhe alleged offenses occurred over the past two years in Hastings. If convicted of first degree criminal sexual conduct, he could spend a mxximutn of life in prison. Second degree criminc! sexual conduct carries a maximum possible penalty of 15 years in prison. �The nestings Banner - Thursday. June IT >999 - Page 17 Drifter held for breaking into home in Freeport A man who claims his name is Jeremiah Watson is being held on $2,500 bond in the Barry County Jail on a charge of home invasion for allegedly breaking into a Freeport home Saturday, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Po­ lice. Police said Watson is a 46-year-old drifter from Tucson. Ariz. His real name is believed to be Mark Layton Poole and po­ lice said he may have a current. Grand Rapids address. Poole was apprehended by Sgt. Terry Klotz walking in front of the victim's home shortly after the break-in was discov­ ered at about I p.m. "The victim noticed that a door she doesn't normally lock was locked and found a side door open." said Det. Sgt. Lou Quinn; "She called 911 and they told her to stay in her vehicle until officers could ar­ rive." Klotz, who was patrolling the Mid­ dleville area, arrived at the scene a short time later, saw Poole walking and detained him at the end of the victim's driveway. According to Quinn. Poole had items in his pocket believed to be owned by the vic­ tim. Mark Layton Poole Quinn is investigating the possibility that Poole may be linked to some previous unsolved Freeport area burglaries. One of those crimes occurred last Febru­ ary when a woman returned home to find undergarments and other laundry strewn about her yard. Quinn said. "I’d like to know if anyone has seen him in the Freeport area lately," said Quinn. "Apparently he walks a lot." Poole was charged with second degree home invasion and will undergo an evalua­ tion to determine criminal responsibility, diminished capacity and competency to stand trial. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher ruled at a district court preliminary hearing Wednesday. Attorney Gordon Shane McNeil, who filed the motion for the forensic evaluation, said his client was opposed to the tests. "It's my request to address those issues to best represent him," McNeil told the court. "It would be premature to have a prelim­ inary examination before we know if he is competent," said Fisher in granting Mc­ Neil's motion. A request by McNeil for Poole to be monitored by Barry County Mental Health while in jail was referred to the Barry County Sheriff. "I have no authority to tell the sheriff how to run his jail," Fisher said. Alleged kidnapper, rapist will undergo evaluation A 22-ycar-old Hastings man facing pos­ sible life in prison for the alleged June 3 kidnap and rape of a convenience store clerk will undergo psychiatric evaluation. Judge James Fisher ruled Wednesday. Michael Ray Mutchie's attorney had asked that his client he evaluated for culpa­ bility. criminal liab.lity and competency to stand trial, a motion granted by Fisher in Barry County District Court. Mutchie was arrested in Lowell June 4 after Ionia County Sheriff detective Dale Miller received information from witnesses that Mutchie was in the area taking a fam­ ily member to a doctor's appointment, Mille*- said. Deadline July 1 for 'Showdown1 The deadline for entering the 1999 True Value/Jimmy Dean Country Showdown is July I for those who require a backup band or July 8 for contestants who do not This year's annual competition, also sponsored by WBCH Radio, will be held Monday evening, July 19. during the Barry County Fair at the Barry Expo Complex. Contestant entry forms are available at Hastings True Value or by calling WBCH at 945-3414. There is a $5 entry fee. The winner of the competition July 19 will advance ’o the statewide contest at the Cheboygan County Fair at the end of July. The prize for the state winner will be $ 1.000 and the right to advance to one of six regional showdowns in the fall. Prostate cancer lecture planned Dr. Jeffrey Chapman, a urologist, will present a community lecture on the effects of prostate cance- from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday, June 17) in the Pennock Hospital Conference Center. The presentation will cover prostate can­ cer. treatment options and side effects and the effects of the disease on the patient and his loved ones. A question and answer pe­ riod will be included. To prc-rcgister. call 948-3125. A native of Tennessee, Mutchie had pre­ viously visited his family in the Saranac area off and on since 1992 before moving to the area bout one year ago. The victim was working in the store at about 9:30 a.m. when Mutchie, whom she did not know but recognized as a previous customer, allegedly entered the store and placed a bottle of pop on the counter before exiting the building. Mutchie allegedly re-entered the store with a knife, raped her, forced her into his vehicle and told her to lock the store before driving her in silence several miles through Clarksville and into Saranac in Ionia County. The woman was able »o escape when Mutchie allegedly slowed the car at a crosswalk to avoid hitting a pedestrian. _ .Police said ^he ran into the L &_S Drug Store and called 911. According to Miller, Mutchie is being investigated for a possible connection to a 1996 attempted murder, abduction and rape at knife point of a young Ionia woman. The woman was taken from the parking lot of the Ionia Mcijer store to the state recreation area where her throat was cut and left for dead. The case was never solved, he said. Nee Printing? Call the Experts! J-Ad Graphics tunity to get treatment and he hasn't done so.” Fisher told Kearney he put himself in jail. "I told you before if you came before me again you would spend six months in jail," said Fisher. "It's a sad situation. I hope some day it will get through your head and you will decide you want a different life for yourself." Kearney will be unsuccessfully dis­ charged from probation upon his release from jail. • Timothy Roy Fox, 18, of Middleville, was scheduled to be sentenced on a charge of breaking into an Irving Township home last Sept. 5, but was given an adjournment until July 8 while the court awaits proof of an alleged, life-threatening liver condition. Attorney Mark Doster had requested that the sentencing be delayed for six months. "I have a concern about that," said Crow­ ley. "I know this is a difficult case, that he has a life threatening illness and that he was let out of jail due to that in December of 1997. But he continues to violate the law, he's been unsuccessful on house arrest and I'm concerned about putting off the sentence without consequence or sanction." Fisher noted that he had previous re­ quested verification of Fox's illness from the University of Michigan Hospital, an item Doster assumed had been forwarded to the probation department. "Is there a reason you can't get a release from your client so I can see if he is on lhe liver transplant list or if his use of mari­ juana has caused him to be removed from the list?" asked Fisher. "All I have is the say-so of your client." The Office of Highway Safety Planning has approved $4,996 in federal funds for the Barry County Sheriffs Department and Hastings Police Department to use in their part of a statewide effort to make Michigan a safer place to drive. The Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police received a separate grant. This grant is for concentrated traffic en­ forcement. on an overtime basis, for a pe­ riod running from now to Sept. 30, in con­ junction with a statewide effort called “Drive Michigan Safely." Major enforce­ ment actions will be for seat belt violations, speed and other safety related traffic of­ fenses. Days of the week and times will be varied for the special patrols to more effec­ tively deal with problem areas in the county. In 1997, the total number of traffic crashes in Barry County was 2.598. Barry County ranks fourth in the state for fatal and significant injury crashes per million vehicle miles traveled. Barry ranks fifth in Michigan for fatal and significant injury crashes where alcohol was involved. Since both these rankings arc unaccept­ able to both Sheriff Steve DeBoer and City Police Chief Jerry Sarver, a grant was ap­ plied for to help in dropping these figures. Posters reminding drivers of this concen­ trated effort will be distributed throughout the county. Child tumbles 200 feet at Devil’s Soupbowl A 12-ycar-old unidentified boy believed to be from the Holland area escaped life threatening injuries Saturday after tumbling from lhe top to the bottom of the Devil's Soupbowl, said’ Thomapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard. "I would say he's pretty lucky," said Woodard, who participated in the boy's res­ cue. "It's almost 200 feet down." Woodard said the boy was with a group on an outing at the "soupbowl," a large, wooded crater-like dip in the earth in the Yankee Springs State Park. The boy suffered a broken leg, said Woodard, who declined to release the vic­ tim’s name. Woodard said a spectator incorrectly put a tourniquet on the boy's leg and anothei told him he was going to lose his leg, further frightening the child. "The poor kid was scared to death," said Woodard. "I feel sorry for the poor little kid." Rescue personnel were lowered to the scene using a rope attached to a rescue ve- Advertise Your GARAGE SALE in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday. Call 945-9995 hide. After reaching the child, he was treated and placed into a "stokes" basket and lifted to the surface, Woodard said. The Devil’s Soupbowl can be accessed by following trails down the steep, rugged sides of the "crater," believed to have been created by glaciers during the ice age. No information was available on the boy’s condition. RETIRE... Continued from page 3 "It's about time we got some young people started in the township and got them going. I've always enjoyed working for the township. I tried to do the best I could. I hope people are happy about what I’ve done. Of course there are some things we can't do anything about. "But it's time for other people to take over." Cooley, who is also a longtime Repub­ lican supervisor, could not be reached for comment, but has indicated unofficially that he will not seek re-election for his post in November of 2000. Candidates have until May of next year to file for township positions in Barry County. The primary will be in August of that year and the general election will be in November. Get Your Copies Of The Hastings Banner At Any Of These Area Locations Delton Hastings This 4 foot by 4 foot map shows virtually all of the 35,000 miles of MICHIGAN streams and lakes, on both peninsulas. 'If you're looking for the most definitive maps ever created, then Professor Higbee's Stream Maps are without question the finest." - Howard Brandt. Outdoor Editor. 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Mutchie is being held on $250,000 bond. 87th District State Rep. Terry Geiger, R-Lake Odessa, presents a grant to Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer and Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver, right, from the Office of Highway Safety Planning for added police patrols this summer. At left is Michigan State Police Post Commander, Lt. Gary Newell. StaleZip J-AD GRAPHICS 1952 N. Broad wav P.O. Box 188 . Hastings, Ml 49058 HiqL-cc's STREAMS. Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley’s Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders DJ Electric Felpausch X-Press Northview Grocery Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb’s R & J’s Superette Torn’s Market Thomapple Lake Trading Post Granny’s General Store J-Ad Graphics Other Dowling Comer Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Lake Odessa Crystal Flash Bradee Drugs Lake-0 Shell Carl’s Market Hamlins Quick Stop Nashville Little’s Country Store Carl’s Market Cappons Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg’s Get It and Go Plastoor’s Village Grocery Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick M*! Freeport L & J’s Our Village General Store �ATTENTION HASTINGS & ALL OF BARRY COUNTY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HASTINGS Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 IS HOLDING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC VEHICLE AUCTION Interested parties may view these vehicles and register as a bidder on Thursday arid Friday, June 17 & 18 or Saturday morning from 9-11 a.m. All used Trucks, Cars & Vans in our inventory will be auctioned beginning at 11:00 A.M. SHARP SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1999 Don't Miss Out On This One Time Event This is a partial listing of vehicles to be auctioned, ifyou don’t see it, we may have it! 66 Chevy Street Rod Pickup 92 Olds 88 92 Dodge Spirit 90 Ford Tempo 92 Mercury Topaz 99 GMC Ext. Cab 4x2 98 Chevy Ext. Cab 4x4 97 Cadillac DeVille 96 Pont. Grand Prix GTP 98 Olds Bravado 97 Chevy Conversion Full Size 93 Toyota Pickup 95 Olds 98 99 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 97 Chevy Suburban 4x4 98 Chevy Suburban 4x4 95 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 91 Chevy Silverado with plow 98 Olds 88 LS 99 GMC Jimmy 4x4 94 GMC Ext. Cab 4x4 93 Dodge Dakota 4x2 92 Chevy Suburban 4x4 95 Chevy Full Size Corn. Van 96 Dodge Ext. Cab 4x2 95 Cadillac DeVille 93 Buick LeSabre 93 Pontiac Grand Prix 96 Chevy Ext. Cob 4x4 97 GMC 3/4 4x4 95 Dodge Ram 4x4 99 GMC Suburban 4x4 85 Chevy 1500 4x4 94 Chevy 1500 Ext. Cab 4x4 98 GMC Jimmy 4x4 96 Chevy 15004x4 98 Pontiac Trans Sport 97 Pontiac Tr^ns Sport 96 Cadillac DeVille 95 Pontiac Grand Prix 96 Olds Aurora 99 Olds Alero 98 Olds Intrigue 99 Olds Intrigue 97 Chevy 2500 4x4 diesel 94 Chevy Blazer 4x4 87 Chevy Suburban 4x4 This is a partial listing. K you don't see itwe may have it! "H a vehicle does not bring low minimum b«d. it may not be sold AH vehtcJes will be available tor inspection poor to the sale Immediate financing may be available to qualified buyers WBCH LIVE REMOTE lOam'Noon IF A NEW VEHICLE IS IN YOUR FUTURE NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY! 1999 SIERRA 4X4 SET A>« T RADr Z EXT. CAB, TINTED GLASS, 5300 V-8, AUTOMATIC, CASSETTE & CD, TRAILER PKG., LEATHER, ACTIVE TRANSFER CASE Was $32,926 <27,89221 ’ 9 1999 SAFARI PASSENGER VAN SIT -GMS 1999 OLDS BRAVADAALL WHEEL DRIVE 1999 FIREBIRD FRONT & REAR, OVERHEAD CONSOLE, AUTOMATIC, 8 PASSENGER SEATING, POWER SEAT, CASSETTE, 5000# TOWING Was $27,327 <23,228 •GMS After $500 Rebated LEATHER, MEMORY SEAT, TOWING PKG, POWER ALL T-TOPS, PERFORMANCE PACKAGE LEASE FOR *329 MO. LEASE FOR <295 M0. W/tlSOODOWH '36 MOS $2233 DUE At KWG iOW WE PUS UX J PLATES Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 ERIC DREISBACH. NEW CAR MGR./PRESIDENT DON GENTRY. USED CAR MGR. DAVE WALLEY. BUSINESS MGR. GLENN WAGER. SALES CHRIS SILVERMAN. SALES DENISE PAPP. SALES Call (616) 948-8000 Today or toll free 1 -888-494-5539 •48 MOS SMW LEASE 52246 DUE At SIGWIG PLUS IAX 48.000 MIES SALES HOURS: Mon. & Wed. until 8; Tues., Thurs.. Fri until 6; Saturday until 3 SERVICE HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 8-7; Tues.. Thurs. & Fri. 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-06-24.pdf 9e074f20dca28f60c7f6a92607428252 PDF Text Text Delton to go to all-day K Freeport racer wins feature See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1699 VOLUME 146, NO. 25 DFUCE 50* News New shelter plan Briefs: to be negotiated Theater auditions set for Tuesday Auditiou for the Thornapple Aits Council's theater production of "A Lit­ tle Princess* will be from 5:30 to 8 pjn. Tuesday (June 29) at Fish Hatch­ ery Park in Hastings. No preparation will be needed. Anyone ages 12 through 22 is wel­ come to try out *A Little Princess* is a takeoff on the movie made popular by Shirley Temple. Hie production will be per­ formed for the public at the Central School Auditorium during the Hast­ ings Summcrfesl celebration in the last weekend of August For more information, call 765­ 5309 or (616) 342-9539. Vets plan 4th barbecue again The fourth of July Veterans Associ­ ation once again will sponsor the an­ nual "Old Fashioned Fourth of July by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The roller coaster ride with the Barry County Board of Commissioners and the County Animal Shelter 2000 Committee is on the upside again. A proposal to put the committee of vol­ unteers in charge of building a new animal shelter, rather than the County Board, has emerged from the Barry County Humane Society. Commissioners Tuesday unanimously voted to negotiate with the volunteer group and have its attorney, and possibly the Humane Society/Sbelter Committee's at­ torney, fine tune such an agreement. The finalized proposal is expected to be brought back to the board for a future vote. That's a giant step from two weeks ago, when the County Board handed down legal dogma concerning what it called non-negotiable building procedures it expected the committee to follow. Shelter Committee leaders balked and the Humane Society pre­ sented its own proposal at a meeting of the County Board's Central Services Commit­ tee last week. Humane Society members are part of the Shelter Committee. The Shelter Committee has spearheaded a successful drive winch has raised $152,000 (counting $4,000 of uncollected pledger) years. The county, which had planned to take charge of the project when the funds were raised, has agreed to chip in the other $150,000. Attorney Jim While, who represents the county and rcconimcnded all the procedures presented two weeks ago, told the board and Shelter Committee Tuesday that the Hu­ mane Society's proposal changes the com­ plexion of the county's previous require­ ments for the project. The society's proposal asks that the new shelter building be constructed by the Hu­ mane Society and that the county enter into an "option to purchase agreement" with the society for the proposed structure. The so­ ciety, in the proposals, said "upon comple­ tion of the building, a deed to the property, a certificate of occupancy, proper title in­ surance and applicable warranties on equipment will be furnished to the county" at a total cost to the county of $150,000. A line of credit will be obtained by the Humane Society at a local financial institu­ tion to insure that construction is com­ pleted in a timely manner. County Surveyor Brian Reynolds, one of the Shelter Committee leaders, said Tuesday afternoon that a local title company would serve as a clearinghouse to receive construction-related b;lls and issue checks from the Humane Society’s funds for the project. celebration and chicken barbecue at Chariton Park. The program will begin with a pre­ sentation of the colors and flag raising ceremony at 11:30 ant, followed by a salute to veterans in front of the mu- — $2,000 over its goal —.to pay for half the cost of a new county animal shelter to replace a substandard structure that has caused headaches for county officials for seam. AU veterans and their families will be admitted to the park that day free of charge. Veterans and their families can have a chicken barbecue for $2 apiece, the general piblk can eat for $4. Tentative agreement reached in Nashville on Rails to Trails issue There also will be games on the Vil­ lage Green from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, or to offer help, call Barry County Veterans Af­ fairs at 948-4881 Tuesday or Thursday or Chariton Park at 945-3775 or Freak Weinbrecht at 945-5471. Tentative settlement of a "Rails to Trails" project issue in Nashville was reached just before trial was to begin Mon­ day. Terms of the settlement have yet to be disclosed and parties involved, including the Thomapple Trail Association, have yet to vote on it officially. The settlement is between Craig Patter­ Lake O's Fair starts June 30 son on one side and Russ and Irene Furlong and the Nashville VFW Post No. 8260 on the other. Both the Furlongs and the VFW were suing Patterson for advene possession Lake Odessa is gearing up to cele­ brate its 65th annual fair June 30 through July 5. with all the events that make a small-town country fair. Tbs events open with a dog show at I pjn. Wednesday. June 30, Sketbeck Carnival "Midway Madness* from 5 to 10 pan. and the antique tractor pull at 7:30 p.m. Grand Marshal Genevieve of the old Penn Central railroad bed, which he and the association intend to turn into a recreational publuic trail. Patterson filed a counterclaim concerning trespass, and slan­ Hoppough will lead the parade on Thursday morning, July 1. at 10 a.m. This year's parade theme is "Parade of die Future." Wednesday will be the antique trac­ tor pull at 7:30, on Thursday at 7:30, the lightweight horses will test their Caledonia. After a public hearing on the matter, the Village of Nashville formed a Citizen's 7:30 vintage autos will test their en­ durance in the Demolition Derby. There will be two days of fireworks — Sunday, July 4. and Monday, July 5. The fireworks will start around 10. Advisory Committee to poll the commu­ nity about a the recreational trail or another trail that would be on the riverbed and sepa­ NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 property owner-' lawsuits. The committee's official recommendation was to revisit the railbed issue after the le­ galities were worked out. See RAILS to TRAILS, cont. page 5 When Mary Campbell moved to Hastings nearly seven years ago, no one could have imagined the impact that she would make. Now, seven years later as she prepares to move again, her absence in the community will be felt. The Viking Corporation hired Campbell back in 1992, gaining not only an employee, but also a community volunteer. Campbell has taken a new position in corporate level human resources in Vallego, Calif. While the move will draw her nearer to her two daughters who already live in California, she will miss Hastings. "I will miss all the chances Viking gave me, to allow me to become such an active part of the community. My biggest loss will be leaving such a community. Hastings will always have a special place in my heart.'' While her paid position was vice president at Viking, it was only one of a number of positions she held. Campbell has packed a lot of work into the last seven years. "Hastings is a community that offers so much opportunity to the residents and businesses in the county," she said. One of Campbell's main contributions to the community was her work with the United Way. She began at United Way as a board member, was campaign co-chair one year then for a couple of years served as vice president, and most recently served as president. Her years spent with the United Way in Hastings have been fruitful. "Hastings is a friendly, wonderful town that has given me the opportunity to see growth in the United Way from a local origination to an entire Barry County organization," Campbell explained. See ACTIVIST, continued page 5 cause they themselves have "maintained, occupied, and improved" the former railroad engines. On Sunday at 6. contestants will engage in 'good clean fun* in the mud bog and on Monday. July 5, at Additional have cited concerns about safety, crime and lack of parking. Another issue was adjacent By Nick Kacher Staff Writer wanted to donate it to the village with the stipulation that it be used for a public trail. However, some people living adjacent to the trail have claimed that Patterson could not provide the village with a clear title be­ the Figure Eight Demolition Derby will fill the grandstand with the roar of There will also be harness racing at 1 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Sunday and Monday. Besides all the fair activities, "Art in the Park" will be on Saturday July 3. zens to walk or jog. Some called the trail a "gift to the community." Dunham recently applied for a grant to help develop the trail. Others against the idea of the railbed trail Community activist to leave Hastings der to title to real property. Patterson, as owner of the land, has bed. The property is hoped one day to be a part of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail, which is an old rail bed converted to a pub­ lic recreational trail. Parts of the trail are already open in surrounding areas such as the Village of Middleville and a portion of strength and on Friday at 7:30 the semis will pull. On Saturday at 7:30 See SHELTER continued page 14 Pictured is (front row, from left) Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce director Dixie Stadel-Manshum. Mary Campbell, Chamber president Deb Button; (back row) Ken Radant, Katie LaVictor and Fred Jacobs. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce honored Campbell Monday at its meeting as did the United Way last Thursday at their Board of Directors meeting. rate from rail trail. Results of the survey showed 75% wanted a riverside trail and 73% wanted a trail on the old railbed. The trail would begin near the village limits at Sunset Drive in the Fuller Heights area and then proceed to the inter­ section of Reed Street and Curtis Road. It has been proposed that in the future the trail could be extended on to the Maple Valley Schools and toward the Thomap­ ple Lake area. Proponets for the trail, including Nashville Village Council member Frank Dunham, believe the trail would provide a safe means of transportation for area citi- Triple the fun at the Gun Lake beach Five-year-old triplets (from left) Erin, Russell and Aimee Ellinger, children of Irving Township residents Tom and Deb Ellinger, spent part of Wednesday hanging out at the Gun Lake beach. Good weather has propelled many Barry County families beachward this summer. For more photos of those who spent Wednesday having fun in the sand, see inside. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24. 1999 News Briefs: Exhibit slated at local gallery The Jefferson Street Gallery in Hast­ ings will show the watercolors of Gene Connelly and John MacDermaid June 20 through July 17 at 205 S. Jef­ ferson St. in downtown Hastings. There will be an artist's reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 26. Heart Association dinner is tonight Barry County's first annual benefit dinner for the American Heart Associa­ tion has been sei for 6 p.m. tonight (Thursday. June 24) at the Hastings Country Club. Dr. Kenneth Schwartz, a researcher and professor of medicine al Michigan State University, will be the speaker. Some of Schwartz’s research has been funded by the American Heart Associa­ tion in the past and he is a member of the Midwest Research Committee. An auction also will be part of the evening. Tickets for the dinner are a $50 do­ nation per person. The public is in­ vited and tickets will be available June 1 at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office. Family Tree Medi­ cal Associates, Dreisbach Motors and the Barry Intermediate School District office. Proceeds from next month's benefit come back to Barry County through educational programs and research. HIV testing set for Friday The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment will observe National HIV Testing Day Friday, June 25. by offer­ ing anonymous and free HIV testing at its Hastings office between 1 and 5 p.m. that day. Results will be available within two weeks, but clients must return to the health department office to receive them. The health department also has regu­ larly scheduled HIV/STI clinics Tues­ day afternoons and Thursday mornings. To make an appointment, call 945­ 9516. Guided walk open to all The North County Trail Association will hold a guided walk in the Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Comers this weekend. Hikers should meet at the Gull Lake Elementary School on Saturday, June 26, at 8 a.m. Barb Van Dyken will reveal some of the hidden treasures of this area from the bird sancuary to the research farm. Call (616) 623-3897 for more in­ formation. Rotary's golf outing Friday The Hastings Rotary Club will have its fourth annual golf outing at 1 p.m. Friday, June 25. The format will be a four-person scramble, open to people of all abili­ ties, with a shotgun start. Lunch will be included. Cost to compete is $50. There will be a hole-in-one contest Top homemaker nominees sought and many other prizes. Proceeds will go to support the Ro­ tary Youth Leadership Conference, which is held each fall at the YMCA Nominations are being taken for the "Homemaker of the Year" award, which will be presented during the Barry County Fair, July 17-24. The Homemaker of the Year winner will be announced during Ladies Day, July 22. However, nominations must be received at the fair office by July 5. Selection will be based on fair par­ ticipation, variety of interests, com­ munity involvement, enthusiasm, neat camp. For more information, call 945­ 5686. appearance and communication skills. The winner will receive $100 and will represent Barry County during the Michigan Stale Fair this fall in De­ troit The second place prize is $50. Applications are available in the 1999 Fair Book, which may be ob­ tained at the Michigan State Univer­ sity Extension office in Hastings or at the County Fair office, located on the fairgrounds between Hastings and Mid­ dleville on M-37. Women also can en­ ter themselves in the Homemaker Award competition. A homemaker interview reception will be held al 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18, and attendance is mandatory for applicants who wish to be considered for the award. The reception will be held in the picnic pavilion on the fair­ grounds. Homemaker applicants must be a participant in the Barry County Fair. Second 'Fridays' features singer Bowens Mills has 4th events Historic Bowens Mills in Yankee Springs Township will celebrate the holiday from noon to 5 pjn. Sunday, July 4, beginning with a "Salute to George Washington," featuring the raising of an American flag that was flown for eight hours at Washington's Mount Vernon home. There also will be the presentation of a certificate issued by Mount Ver­ non, proclaiming Bowens Mills an of­ Delton to have all-day kindergarten by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg School District is eliminating its half-day kindergarten pro­ gram in favor of an all-day, every day pro­ gram. This coming fail, kindergartners will be attending classes Monday through Fri­ day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. “One of the key reasons why we are moving to this change in our program," Superintendent Marsha Wells said, "is that studies have shown students become more independent learners and are more productive in working with their peers." The studies also "show less withdrawal and shyness behavior" in students who attend all-day kindergarten, she said. “The shorter kindergarten day often re­ sults in a more hurried child." she said. “We want to give (kindergartners) the time and support to be able to be successful in their school career." With the change, she said, "the students will be really grounded in the things that will help them to reao when they go to first grade." Wells said the switch came about after a study of all-day kindergarten undertaken by elementary staff, which determined that the impact of all-day kindergarten on students "has been positive. Il sets the foundation for young people to succeed in first grade." This past spring a team of administrators and teaching staff traveled to the Bangor and Gull Lake school systems tc review those districts' all-day kindergarten pro­ grams, Wells said. Delton Kellogg has also had success with its own extended day kindergarten program offered in the past to students needing extra support. Wells said. "We found that to be such a positive impact on children we wanted to offer the opportunity for all of the children." A survey was also conducted in which 93 percent of responding parents indicated they would really like us to offer this kind of program," Wells said. The district's curriculum council pre­ sented the proposal at the May meeting uf the Delton Kellogg Board of Education, which informally gave its approval, Wells said. Official approval will be a part of the budget adoption process at a special board meeting this coming Monday (see separate story). The change required the addition of a kindergarten teaching position. That staff person was hired by the board at Monday's meeting. Wells said that "if parents have particular concerns" about the change, "our staff will seek to make individual adjustments with parents." Those with questions, or who wish to enroll their kindergartner, can call the superintendent's office at (616) 623­ 9246. One of the major concerns of having all­ day kindergarten. Wells said, was the po­ tential for the young students becoming tired before the day's end. "The staff is planning for that," she said. "They will build in rest times and perhaps nap times for those who need it." Wells said half-day kindergarten may be a thing of the past. "More and more families arc sending their children to a day care situ­ ation for the other half of the day. We be­ lieve by having the child here the other half of the day we can provide a really strong extended learning situation for them." Also at Monday's meeting, the board hired a new athletic director, Michael Gar­ vey. former director of athletics for Lawton Community Schools in the southwest Michigan town of Lawton. Garvey replaces Karen Lcmaar. who left to become athletic director at Gaylord High School. Also hired to fill positions vacated be­ cause of retirements or leaves of absence were a fourth grade teacher, third grade teacher, and alternative education teacher. Also at Monday's board meeting, low Courthouse lawn. An artist for more than 20 years, Harrison sings and plays guitar. The mother of "two rambunctious and creative boys," Harrison also is involved with her own PALamazoo Puppet & Music Productions com­ pany. Her audio cassettes for children received the 1997 Wolf Trap Institute Silver Medallion Award for exemplary commercial work. She continues to write new scripts, stories and songs. At the Hastings 'fountain* shows, a casual approach to quality entertain­ ment prevails. Members of the audi­ ence often bring their lunches and blankets or lawn chairs. It's a lunch time escape from a busy day and an opportunity to relax while being enter­ tained. organizers say. During performances, people may feel free to leave whenever they wish or stay the full length of the concert, said Kathy Crane, corresponding secre­ tary of the Arts Council. She and Norma Acker are co-chairs of the se­ ries. In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors at the Jefferson Street Gallery. 205 S. Jefferson, Hastings. and upgrade the buildings' lighting. The board approved the sale of the bonds this past March. Wells said the bonds will be paid back out of general fund revenues. Over a 10ycar period, savings gained by the im­ provements should allow the district to fully recoup the bond expenditure, she said. Plans are to finish most cf the renova­ tions this summer, with final completion scheduled for October. Wells said the bond sale allows the district to "address some very important but not very visible needs with the mechanical systems of the build­ ings. All of the buildings arc 25 years old or older. We've been experiencing some se­ rious heating problems in those buildings." And at the meeting, the board adopted a new art, music and foreign language cur­ riculum that more closely meets slate cur­ riculum standards, according to Wells. She said the change is part of the district's on­ going process of updating its curriculum. "We are examining all levels to ensure (our curriculum) meets or exceeds stale stan­ dards.” Wells said the district has been expand­ ing its art, music and foreign language of­ ferings. As an example, she said, the num­ ber of students in middle and high school music programs has doubled in the last two years. Al the high school, more sections of foreign language are being offered this coming year. Art programs are also serving more students, she said, and the district is becoming more involved in displaying students' work in the community. The high school held its first art show at the Delton District Library at the begin­ ning of June. State Rep. Terry Geiger to visit 1st Friday forum State Representative Terry Geiger will be guest speaker at the next First Friday fo­ rum at noon July 2 at the Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Geiger, who represents all of Barry County and the southern half of Ionia County in the 87th District in the Michi­ gan House of Representatives, will talk about the recent accomplishments of the State Legislature, which has adjourned for the summer. He also is expected to discuss some of the items on the agenda this fall when lawmakers return to Lansing. Geiger was first elected to the Michigan Legislature in 1994, succeeding the retiring Bob Bender. Before that he had been a trustee on the Woodland Township Board and a former chairman of the Barry County Republican Party. He now serves as chairman of the power­ ful House Appropriations Committee. Geiger, who is co-owner of Chief Sales in Lake Odessa, will have to step down from his legislator's post at the end of next year because of term limits. The First Friday forum scries, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Commit­ tee, is held on the first Friday of each month. Those attending arc welcome to bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. Delton School ficial 1999 George Washington Bicen­ tennial Community. Other features of the upcoming holi­ day celebration will include a George Washington exhibit in the mill's mu­ seum by Mike Hook, president of the Barry County Historical Society, and the portrayal of George Washington by David Hast of Caledonia, a Revolu­ Board plans tionary War historian. There will be a colonial living his­ tory encampment and costumed craftsmen will be demonstrating spin­ A public hearing on the 1999-2000 Delton Kellogg School District budget will be held at 6 p.m. this coming Mon­ day, June 28, in the second floor media center at Delton Elementary. After the hearing, a special meeting of the DK Board of Education will be held to adopt the budget. TTie new budget proposes expenditures of $14.1 million, up from SI3.7 million last year, according to Superintendent Marsha Wells. The district is anticipating a budget deficit due to a reduction in the number of kindergarten enrollments, which affects the amount of per-pupil state aid the district receives. Wells said school districts statewide arc experiencing enrollment decreases because of drops in county birth rates. The Delton school district may be able to fill in the expected deficit with savings from last year’s budget, garnered through lower utility expenditures and other savings. Wells said. At a meeting Wednesday evening, the board's finance committee was expected to approve the final budget that will be pre­ sented at next Monday's meeting. budget hearing ning and blacksmithing. Admission is free and the mill store will be open with soda and snacks. There will be a petting zoo and horse­ drawn rides. For more information, call 795­ 7530. Susan Harrison of Kalamazoo will perform on the Barry County Court­ house lawn in Hastings from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 25. Harrison is the second entertainer for this season's "Fridays at the Fountain" series, sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings. The free musical performances lake place near the fountain plaza on the bidder National City Bank of Delton was awarded the job of selling $645,000 worth of bonds for the district. The bonds will be used to make improvements in the schools' heating, cooling and ventilation systems OUR Land group will meet today The OUR-Land Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 24, in the community room of the Courts & Law Building. 220 W. Court St., Hastings. One of the main objectives of the session will be to set up action groups in four areas of focus — open space preservation, planning and zoning, sur­ face and ground water quality and in­ frastructure planning. Besides forming the four teams, Robin Pierson of the Department of Natural Resources will give a presenta­ tion on “The Sale of Development Rights." She will discuss the current status of this open space preservation tool and other pending legislative ac­ tion. An OUR-Land conference held last March at the Middle Villa in Mid­ dleville resulted in more than 40 peo­ ple signing up to become part of the action groups now being formed. Those people will be contacted di­ rectly. The mission of the OUR-Land Committee is to educate the public to facilitate understanding of land use practices that protect the quality of life and economic value of Barry County. Citizens interested in serving on any of the action groups should call 945­ 9866 to become involved. Kacher joins J-Ad Graphics staff for summer internship Nick Kacher has joined the J-Ad Graphics journalism staff this summer as an intern. Kacher. 20. came on board this week and will be working with the editorial department, covering the news stories in the Barry County area. The Ada resident is a student at the University of Michigan and will be starting his junior year there this fall. At U of M. Kacher is majoring in English and education and plans to work at the college newspaper, the Michigan Daily. A 1997 graduate of Forest Hills Central High School. Kacher wrestled four years in high school and placed at State twice. He won over 150 matches as a Ranger and now he is wrestling collegiately as a Wolverine. While a student at Forest Hills, Kacher worked on the school’s yearbook. He looks forward to his journalistic opportunity. "It will be interesting to go into a community, see what's happening and to report on it." Kacher said. "I like to write and I love to read the newspaper. It will be fun talking to people and learning about BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER them.” Dave Young, the editor at J-Ad Graphics, said that Kacher's internship will be no summer picnic. "Nick will be doing a variety of things; we hope to give him a well-rounded journalistic experience," Young said. "We believe that a sound internship in community journalism can be helpful in Nick reaching his career goals." Kacher's parents, Rick and Marilyn, both work for Forest Hills Schools. Marilyn is a special education teacher, while Rick is the varsity wrestling coach. He has one younger brother, Dan. 1-800-310-9031 - REWARDS- �Watercolors on exhibit at Jefferson The Jefferson Street Gallery in Hastings will show the watercolors of Gene Con* nelly and John MacDermaid June 26 through July 17 at 205 S. Jefferson St. in downtown Hastings. There will be an artist's reception for MacDermaid from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 26. MacDermaid, who lives in Stanwood, had two major interests in his early life, aviation and art, but a minor eye problem ended his Air Force and commercial avia­ tion career. So he began to pursue his sec­ ond major interest. Self-educated in the field he was able to secure employment as an advertising agency staff artist and con­ tinued training with courses at the Flint In­ stitute of Arts. Not much later he became art director of a major advertising agency. Though he worked a full-time schedule, be continued his art studies under the influ­ ences of Rockwell, Dome, Fawcett, Helck, Parker, Stahl, VonSchmidt and Whitcome. He then advanced in the work world to executive positions such as director of ad­ vertising for a large department store chain, three major jewelry chains and a fast-food chain. He also became president of an ad­ vertising agency. In recent years, he has specialized in de­ sign and illustration until his semi-retire­ ment, at which time he turned to fine art. He and his wife now travel the United States collecting material for Painting America. MacDermaid’s work can be found in ju­ ried shows, private and corporate collec­ tions and galleries in Michigan and the Southwest. What do you do at the beach? Those hanging out at Yankee Springs State Park Wednesday did a little bit of everything. Here, Clay (left) and Austin Groot of Alto work on their sand excavation skills. Hangin’ at the beach Jamie Phillips of Lowell collected shells along the shoreline, which she intends to give to a friend, she said. He has won awards for illustration. ad­ vertising excellence,-print design, wildlife and fine art. He also has taught, demon­ strated, conducted workshops and juried art shows. He works in all mediums, but favors wa­ tercolors. he does nor specialize in any par­ ticular subject, but because of his illustra­ tion background, he will paint virtually anything. MacDermaid is a member of the Michi­ gan Watercolor Society. He is a past vice president of the Pontiac Oakland Society of Artists and Art Block Inc. He has served on the board of directors of the Milford Village Fine Arts Association. ConnelljCan illustrator and painter, also focuses on watercolon. He said, "My early perception was that watercolors had to be light, whimsical and loaded with technique. I wanted my paint­ ings to be not photo realism, but believ­ able. This led to a conflict with my pre­ conceived ideas and my professional disci­ plines. I discovered that I could satisfy both by blending the two philosophies into blended accidents.' -The two elements that I must control Nona Meehan of Nashville has the right idea of what you should really do at the beach. are light and shade. Without them, there isn't any substance. The happy accidents must occur within them and not interfere with form." Connelly received his education from artists al the Ladriere and McNcmara broth­ ers, both premier automotive advertising studios. In the early 1960s he went into the free-lance field and soon developed success­ ful work relationships with consulting de­ signers. He painted trains, boats, aircraft and cars. His reputation flourished with many of the top designers in the '60s and 70s as one who could create a believable painting from idea sketched and orthographies. Connelly capped his career with a 10­ year stint with Ferris State University, where he offered a foundation to the young people, which they could apply to the new age of computer graphics. He still lives in Big Rapids. A not-so-menacing shark' looks on as Austin Genl and his grandmother, Cathy McCormick, hang out near shore. Richard Morrison (left) and Jeremy Easterbrook found a way to have fun and keep cool at the same time by throwing water balloons at each other. The 15-yearold Hastings teens said they are really relishing the 'freedom" of their summer vacation. Aaron Meehan (right) and Ben Holt of Nashville play with water noodles. k I �Page 4 - The Hasirngs Banner - Thursday. June 24. 1999 eommunicaiuut. Iwm...Congressman Financial FOCUS Protecting Our Children furnished b/...Mark D. Christensen Whenever we suffer a tragedy in this of Edward Jone* and Co. _______________ ___ __________ When you contribute to charity, everyone benefits If, like many people, you provide finan­ cial support to at least one civic, religious or educational institution, you may have of­ ten wished that you could give more, if you could afford it. But if you look beyond strictly cash do­ nations, you can make larger gifts — and both you and your institution of choice will benefit. Donate appreciated stock If you’ve been investing over the course of the long bull market, then you may own several stocks that have appreciated signifi­ cantly in value. Why not consider giving some shares to the organization you want to support? By doing so, you’ll gain a couple of key advantages. To begin with, you will be able to deduct all or part of the gift from your taxes. Fur­ thermore, when you contribute appreciated stock that you’ve held for at least a year, you won’t be liable for any of the capital gains taxes due when the stock is sold. Even with the new, lower capital gains rate of 20 percent, these taxes can be consider­ able. By donating appreciated assets to a char­ itable organization, you can also help your estate planning — if you make your dona­ tion through a charitable remainder trust. Here’s how it works: You contribute appreciated assets — stocks, real estate, etc. — to the charitable remainder trust. The trust sells the assets and uses the proceeds to purchase a portfo­ lio of securities. The trust then pays you an income stream for life, and the organization receives the principal upon your death. By setting up such a trust, you’ll avoid a capital gains hit and you’ll be able to take a deduction on your current-year taxes. Fur­ thermore, because you’ll be moving assets out of your estate, your beneficiaries will have fewer estate 'sixes to pay. You may have noticed one element that’s missing from this picture: your children. How can you provide for them if you trans­ fer the bulk of your appreciated assets to a charitable remainder trust? One possible solution is to use the in­ come you receive from the charitable re­ mainder trust to purchase a life insurance policy on yourself. However, if you own the insurance, the proceeds will go into your taxable estate. As an alternative, you might want to consider purchasing an insur­ ance policy in an irrevocable life insurance trust. Because the trust actually owns the insuraixe policy, the proceeds will be kept out of your taxable estate, which means your heirs will pay less in estate taxes. And, you can direct the trust to provide your heirs with regular income. Trusts can be complex instruments. Be­ fore establishing one, consult with your le­ gal adviser. 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In response to these tragedies, the Senate hastily passed a gun control bill on May 20 and sent it to the House. Our conference met on May 25 to decide what we should do in the House. We decided to hold hearings on the bills in Judiciary Committee rather than move immediately in the House floor. We felt it was important to fully consider the legislation before acting despite the media furor. The resulting legislation would have redoubled our support of local law enforcement and ensured that federal pros­ ecutors have adequate resources to .enforce the law. The jdvenile justice bill (H.R. 1501) passed in the House this week provides $1.5 billion to law enforcement, in addition to increasing our support of state and local agencies, it requires the U.S. Attorney General to designate one prosecutor in each of the 94 federal districts to enforce exist­ ing gun laws. This will help in the prosecu­ tion of the nation's existing 20,000 gun laws instead of creating new laws that won't deal with the problem. It also took steps to reem­ phasize values and responsibility in our schools and throughout our society. The companion legislation to require criminal background checks at gun shows (H.R. 2212), however, was more controver­ sial and eventually failed on final passage. The biggest fight came on the Dingell amendment, which would have closed a loophole and required background checks at gun shows but set a time limit for the 9-15/16 15-1/4 ♦1 6-3/16 +1-3/16 +1-7/16 28-13/16 +15/16 55-9/16 +2-5/16 44-15/16 •$110 $258 35 $505 -.04 10,721 63 +12664 709,000.000 412,000.000 in need Let us give you a quote. Mfr/te Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed Is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. bureaucracy of 24 hours. 1 supported the Dingell amendment because I feel that we have the technology to keep cunent records and conduct a check in that amount of time, if not much, must faster. Also, if a felon is mistakenly sold a gun due to deadlines, that felon has committed two more felonies and both federal and local law enforcement can act quickly to arrest and prosecute the felon as well as confiscate the gun. Finally states retain the option to place additional restric­ tions of their own on gun shows. I felt that this was a balanced and reasonable approach to the problem. Sadly, the anti-gun opponents of the Dingell amendment joined in the end with the radical pro-gun faction to defeat the gun show bill. This closed off reasonable com­ promise that would have limited children's success to firearms and closed the back- ground check loopholes at gun shows. This proposal would have required the mandato­ ry sale of trigger locks with all firearms, reduction of the size of ammunition clips, and other reasonable approaches to ensur­ ing our childrent safety. As ! watched the debate in Washington over these last days, I was concerned about all the maneuvering on both sides for polit- * ical advantage. It is my hope that we can move beyond playing politics to the serious issues of restoring our culture and society. Even so, the House can take pride in the Juvenile Justice bill that passed. While fun­ damental change has to come from fami­ lies, schools and communities, Washington can have an influence. There are not easy solutions We must, however, strengthen our commitment to protecting our children from a culture of violence and immorality. County Board: Get with the program To the editor: I am writing in response to the June 10 Banner article on the animal shelter. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey is wor­ ried about the commissioners taking a beat­ ing. I think if I were Jim Bailey I would be thanking the Animal Shelter 2000 commit­ tee members for all their hard work, the fund-raisers, the auction, etc. Also, I would thank the public for all their support and donations. 1 think the commissioners should be sup­ porting this effort rather than making things more difficult. They have known since last fail that all this stuff had to be in place by the time the money was raised. The board gave them a deadline of July 13 and they have met it, so now what is the problem? The board didn’t think they could get the money, but they did. There were pictures of the old shelter, new shelter and proposed site in the April 16 Reminder. Why wasn't this discussed with the committee before? There have been meetings each month and they are listed in the Reminder. This animal shelter has been a very expensive problem for many years with law suits for people fired or let go and on and on. 1 would think all commissioners would be happy not trying to block efforts for a new shelter. Let’s get with the committee and straight­ en things out and get this job done and over with. Mildred Sloan Baltimore Township Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirkaen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20610, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Budding. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave /Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. . U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville end Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Townshp). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich 49423. phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Lugislsturu Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. Call 616-945-9554 HashngsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 I Public Opinion Published by .Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N.M-43 Hwy Hastings. Ml 49050-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacob* PreskJont Joyc* Ryan Treasurer Frodark. Jacob* Vic* President Stephan Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. 'rtxmg (EMor) Elaine Gilbert (Ass/sfanf Editor) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Frday 8 a m to 5 30 p m . Saturday 8 30 a m ■ Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Cindy O’Neill Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Pad at Hastings Ml 49058 t Jennifer Wasikowski, Middleville: "Yes. if the expulsion is stud nx* should get counseling and parents should mince sure they keep up their Tmb Clark, Woodland: Fran Jelinek, Delton: "This is a serious problem. The student should be school." school work." A �The Hastogs Banner - Thursday June 24 1999 - Page 5 County approves new phone system by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County offices in the courthouse. Annex. Courts & luiw Building and Sher­ iffs department will have a new telephone system with voice mail and voice messag­ ing capabilities this summer The County Board of Commissioners has approved a new telephone system at a cost of $143,714 from Control Communi­ cations of Grand Rapids. "Il’s a big departure from our existing system." County Administrator Michael Brown told the board. Internal calls may be made with the new system by dialing a three digit code. Currently, Brown said he has to use an outside line to call his secre­ tary from his office "One added feature that tins will provide for security purposes is that ue will be able to broadcast, over the phone system, Rest you cut the ribbon and then you cheeri Joan Weick (center) carefully cuts the ribbon as librarian Jennie Lamoreaux (on left) and Barry County Commissioner Clare Tripp look on. Weick was the chair of the library committee which has worked for five years to complete this project. Gun Lake Library opens The GFWC-Gun Lake Area Women’s Club enjoyed a festive day June 12 as the Gun Lake Library held its grand opening. The library is inside the Hummingbird Arts and Crafts on Patterson Road. The li­ brary is stocked with donated books and staffed by volunteers. Invited guests during the dedication in­ cluded Barry County Commissioner Clare Tripp, Gun Lake and Kalamazoo Women’s Cubs members and some of those whose donations made the library possible. Weick thanked John and Sharon Finch Hie purchase is expected to resulted in a projected savings of $162,960, which will pay for the new system and allow for a net savings of $17,246. That estimate is based on the system’s projected life of 10 years. I*art of the savings - $7,200 per year will result from centralized billing, which is required with the new system. Currently, each department receives a separate bill from Ameritech. In addition, die county expects to save SI2.696 per year by eliminating X5 Cen­ trex lines. Ihere are 123 lines at the pre­ sent time and the county plans to keep 48 with the new system. "The backbone behind this system Is the fiber optic cable dial we laid approximately two or three years ago." Brown told com­ missioners. "It will have the ability, as we should branch out and provide additional fiber optic cable, to grow and take on die (former) city hall (which the county now owns), the Commission on Aging Build­ ing. the healdi department" "I think it’s important to point out that our phone system is not currently working well. Board Vice Chairwoman Saiidy James said "Il's failing....’' Brown agreed. "We've got phones up here that just plain don't work. Also, it's not meeting the demand that the public has been asking for." Implementation of the new system will lake about six to eight weeks, according to County Management Analyst Luella Den­ nison. Before the work starts, a meeting will be held this week to familiarize de­ partment heads will) the features of the sys­ tem and then several weeks will be pro­ vided to allow diem time to decide how they want die system set up in their indi­ vidual departments. emergency situations, if need be. We don't have that ability now. "...Instead of Ameritech owning the equipment and renting from them, we arc going to own the equipment." he said. "We will then reduce our number of extra lines..." for their generosity in giving space to the library. Contributions from Spartan Stores, Weick’s Supermarket and anonymous dona­ tions were also noted. Summer visitors and year-round residents More repair work slated are invited to stop by and borrow a good book. The library is open on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dona­ tions of new or gently used books are al­ ways welcome. For information about other activities of the GFWC-Gun Lake area call 795-8731. More road work on a state highway in Barry County has been slated for this coming October by the Michigan Department of Transportation. M-DOT will fill in cracks and perform other preventive maintenance along 19.7 miles of M-43 in Barry, Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties ai an estimated cost of $109,000. The work is part of $49.3 million worth of projects recently approved by M- National Bank earns 4 stars National Bank of Hastings has earned a four star “Excellent" rating, its 38th recom­ mended rating in a row, according to Bauer Financial Reports, Inc., Coral Gables, Fla., the nation’s leading independent bank research firm. The four-star award recognizes National Bank of Hastings* continual financial per­ formance and strength. The awprd ia based on an analysts of current financial data as filed by National Bank of Hastings with federal regulators, supplemented by historical data kept by the tional values, as represented by National Bank of Hastings, culminates in a bank that is safe, strong, Y2K-OK and ready to enter the 21st Century with enthusiasm and opti­ mism," he added. National Bank of Hastings has provided banking services io its neighbors and friends in Barry and Allegan counties for 66 years. It presently has two full services £ offices in Hastings and .Wayland;..... DOT. Road construction already underway on M-37 both north and south of Hastings has forced drivers to make detours or wait in line while one-lane traffic clears. Give someone ’Mio’s moved away., ji GUT of Keeping In Touch! Glv® a Banner Subscription. Call 945-9554. r.... ... . rwoM- < Bliss assists nature trail The partnership between the Bliss Company and Hastings Star Elementary School continues. The benches built by Bliss received help from Bliss employees during installation along the nature trail. Bliss also rented the power post hole auger. From left are Mark Rushford, Michael Kieffer, John Jarman, Derek Burant, Josh Davis, Tammy Mead. Ken Rose and Larry Decker. Jarman and Rose spent June 21 at the nature trail instead of at their regular jobs at Bliss to help with the installation of the nine benches. Some of the benches will be used for seating in an outdoor classroom. . MAKE THIS SUMMER THE ONE. TO REMEMBER firm. “Earing a four-star rating is a mark of excellence. Earning recommended ratings 38 consecutive times is an accomplishment - evidence of sound management, financial strength and performance over time,” said Paul A. Bauer, president of the research firm. “The combination of four-star perfor­ mance, up-to-date technology and tradi- V. IT IT I I IF ILLI’ SUMMIT? OF FUN ACTIVIST... Continued from page 1 Campbell was also active in the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. She was a board member as well as chair of the Community and Governmental Relations Committee, and the chair of the Community Promotions Committee. She also served as the vice president of the chamber board. In addition, she was on the YMCA board for three years, was involved with the school-to-work program and vocational technical program for Hastings Schools, and was a member of the Rotary Club of Hastings. On top of all of this, Campbell was a board member on the Barry-Calhoun County City Workforce Development program. Through this she served as secretary of the executive board, and was the industrial committee person that represented Barry County. RAILS to TRAILS... Continued from page 1 Michael Gormley, president of the Thornapple Trail Association, said the settlement was not final and would be voted on very soon by both sides. As the settlement stands now, "We accomplished what we needed to have done," he said. "No one is 100% happy with the agree­ ment, but we accomplished our objec­ tives," Gormley said. Planning a Garage Sale? Plan to advertise it in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday. Call us at 945-9554. Can You Fill These Shoes? We arc looking for certain individuals who can per­ form the duties of a nursing assistant. These indi­ viduals will possess honesty, dependability, and a caring nature. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits, and a fast-paced work environ­ ment. Earn your Stale Certificate to become a CENA, while being employed and receiving valu­ able experience! Classes begin July 14th and end July 29th. To apply, come to: Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, MI 49058 By July 8th, 1999 EOE Attention Railroad workers and retirees’ Testing to determinrbrealhing disorders, hearing loss and carpal tunnel sjndrotne will be offered at no out of pocket cost.to >ou at the following locations 'If retired over 5 tears - breathing disorders onls BATTUE CREEK BATTLE CREEK INN 5050 BECKLEY ROAD Exit 97 on 1-94 TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1999 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. 3 1 ■ ; : ; !Z■ PORT HURON THOMAS EDISON INN500 THOMAS EDISON PARKWAY PORT HURON, MI 48060 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1999 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Appointment is strongly recommended to avoid wailing; please call 1-800-374-2144 beforehand. Sponsored by the law office of: Michael Doran & Associates, PC.-Attorneys at Law • 1234 Delaware Ave.. Buffalo. NY 14209 •For qualified retail lessees. 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June 24 1999 Listening open house held at Yankee Springs rec area Parks and Recreation Divisions and DNR by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell wa« one of more than 50 area residents who brought questions to the Michigan department of Natural Resources* "Listening Session" June 17 at the Yankee Chief of Staff Guy Gordon. Local residents had a chance to meet DNR representatives and ask questions about the health of the fishery, changes in Springs Recreation Area. Park Supervisor Ben Stapish got to show off the attractions of the park to his colleagues from Lansing. Many, including DNR Director KT Cool, said they were Residents had a chance to toast marshmallows on a new style fire ring, which is double walled and should prevent watercraft regulations, when improvements can be expected in stale parks, and others. accidental bums. This is the first listening session held at a state park and Cool said, "We hope to do impressed. Campbell brought three pages of questions and seemed a little disappointed that there was not a public question and more of these in our parks so residents can meet people and learn what we have to offer." No one revealed the best fishing hole in Michigan during the listening session, but much information was distributed and answer forum. He did get to raise his concerns one on one with DNR staff, including George Robb, supervisor of operations for the many ideas were shared. Norma L. Butzer George Lydy MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Norma L. Butzer. age 83. of Middleville, passed away Saturday. June 19. 1999 at St. Ann s Home, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Butzer was bom on January 25. ’916 in Middleville, the daughter of Loren and Rhoda (Westbrook) Gibson. She was raised in the Middleville area, she attended and graduated from the husband, Richard A. Butzer, sister. Ida Skinner, and brother. Paul Gibson. .at the church of Funeral Services for Mrs. Butzer were held Tuesday morning, June 22. 1999 at your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. ____________ available for your convenience...___________ Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday SchooTat 10:00 a m ; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St. (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at ali services, Fur more infor­ mation call 948-932 7 or Rev. David T Hustwick. vicar at 948-9604. St. Andrew Y is a port of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a_m.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 pm. Wednesday activities 7.00 pm. are. Rainbows or J J. Bible Quw (ages 2 through 7 or First grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. 805 S COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHLXC.H Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pm; Sunday Masse. 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 4:00 - 4:30 p.m 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE nior church. Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 1100 am. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Sunday Services: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Worship 11 a.m.. THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A. Ar­ nett, Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m., 9:55 am. and 11:20 a.m. Tuesday prayer and share lime Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman. Pastor. Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. 9:30 a.m.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Hastings free Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery METHODIST CHURCH available for all services. Bring the Comer of Slate Rd. and Bultwood St., Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail, Associ­ whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours, Wed/Thurs. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a m. Sunday School. 10.45 a. m. Morning Worship. Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wamors (grades K5 th), serving evening meals to War­ riors, 6:00 p.m_; Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p m. (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday pm. Prayer ate Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sun­ day - 9:45 am. Sunday School, 10:45 am. Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. Kid's quizzing; 6:00 p.m Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day, 6:30 pm.. KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Shsre group and Bible frtudy. Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer ip Sanctuary. For further informa­ tion call the church office. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Ser­ vices; Sunday. 9^X) a.m . Rev. Ken Vaught; 11:00 a.m.; Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 am for all ages. 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 8:00 pm.; BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 CO a.m.; freewill of­ fering. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of ChristY Love, and the fellowship of people who care. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058. St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 am. 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9:30 am. for children and adults. Morning Worship Service, 11:00 am.. Evening Service 6:00 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 am - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. .Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bibk* Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meet­ ing with “Youth With a Message". 945-9224; 6:30 p.m - Bible Study for all EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the HbrldWide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broad­ way and W. Center). Church Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014. Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m. and 10 am. Christian Education 10 a.m.; Nursery Available at 10 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Paste: Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Fatuer Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Has'mgs. Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. June 27 800 A 10X» a.m. Worship (no Sunday School) Thursday. June 24 - 6:30 p.m Softball. Saturday, June 26 - 8:00 NA Monday. July 28 6:30 p.m. Softball. Tuesday, June 29 - 7:30-Over Anon 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch - Music; Pas­ pm. Wednesday • Family Night b. 00 p.m., Awina. Jr. & Sr. High HASTINGS FIF-ST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church stretts. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor. Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education. Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ Youth, Bible Study and Prayer. rector of Music. Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier Thursday A.M. - Women ¥ Bible free building with elevator to all Study. Thursday P.M. - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 Study HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett, 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship II a m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al Maple Valle* High School. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children^ min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Costs Grose Rd. Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 am.; Church Service 10:30 am.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth meet­ ings, Junior-Senior High. vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 am SUNDAY - We have begun our summer schedule: 9:30 am - Worship Services - Child care available for infants and tod­ dlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade 10:30 a.m. - Coffee. Radio FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michi­ gan 49058. (616) 945-5463. G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Deborah E. Director. NoahY Ark PreSchool. Thursday, June 24 9 00-noon “SonCastle Fairc", 6:30 p.m. Softball Game - First Presby­ Keller, terian vs Church of the Nazarcnc at Peace Community. Friday. June 25 - 9:00-noon “SonCastle Faire". Sunday. June 27 - 9:00 a m. Tradi­ tional Worship Service; 9:20 a.m. ChildrenY Worship; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room; 10:30 a m. Contemporary Worship Service with Communion; 11:50 a.m. Children Y Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCHAM 1220. Nursery is provided dur­ Softball Game - First Presbyterian ing both Services. Monday, June 28 earn meets at Pastor Deborahs home. Tuesday. June 29 - 6:30 p.m. vs Thomapple Valley at Cheney Member FDIC 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY _ "Prescriptions- - 118 S Jefferson - 94 $-1429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings, Michigan June 19. 1999 at his residence. He was boro on August 16, 1911 in Carlton Township, the son of Thomas aid Pearl (Backus) English. He attended Friends. Hastings and Lansing School's. Mr. English's employment included: Owner of English Gulf Service for 25 JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, CASS COUNTY - Emery R. DeBruinc. years, and retired from Reams Auto Service as a service manager. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and bowling. He married Marjorie Miller in 1931. that age 44, of Jefferson Township, Cass County, passed on June 21, 1999 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in death on January 8. 1983. he married Ethel Mae Thompson on June 30, 1984. ALBION - Joseph V. Wilcox, age 75, of Albion, passed away June 16. 1999 at Albion Manor Care Center. Albion. Mr. Wilcox was bom on January 4, 1924 in Hastings, the son of Volney and Gertrude (Ryan) Wilcox. Mr. Wilcox married Claire Grace Burke on August 7. 1970 in Albion, and she preceded him in death on June 27. 1988. His father was killed in an industrial accident before his birth. He graduated from Hastings High School. Notre Dame University, and Notre Dame School of Law. He served in the United States Army from July 1943 to February 1946. Mr. Wilcox came to Albion in 1950 Mr. English wrs a member of Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church, former member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, Lyons Club and the Odd Fellows. He was also preceded in death by his brothers. Loyle English and Ernest English. Mr. English is survived by his wife. Ethel (Price) English of Hastings; daughters, Joycolyn (Dale) Arnold of Lansing. Janice (James) DeWin of East Lansing, Valerie (Keith) Brown of Pewamo; one son, Lavem (Shirley) English Jr. of Valle Jo, California; step daughter, Ellen (Paul) Smith; step son, Harold (Bonnie) Price of Stanwood, Field 17 when he became an associate in the Law grandchildren; Office of Alfonsa A. Magnolia Sr., later becoming the Law Office of Magnolia & several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. English were held Tuesday. June 22, 1999 al the Wilcox. When Mr. Magnolia became a Judge, the firm was changed to Wilcox & 24 great grandchildren; Robison. In 1988 he left private practice to become Administrative Law* Judge in Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. Reverend Alvin Yates and Reverend Lynn Davis officiated. th^Jgureau Of. Workers Compensation An^s. retiring£BM994. IwRVilcox war/member of St. John's Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funerid Home. Hastings. 1954 of Albion Elks SI i98. He was also a member of the State Bar of Michigan. the founder and for many years, the President of the R.A.Bar Association. Mr. Wilcox is survived by his three Richard I. Baker of Delton, passed away suddenly sons. Howard L. Lentz of Pacifica. California, William B. Lentz of South Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Dick was bom December 13. 1936 in Bend. Indian^, and Daniel L. California. Middleville, the son of Arthur J. & Define Lentz of According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends may the call al the Albion Chapel of Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapels, Inc. on Thursday. June 24. 1999 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m., where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. and lhe Elks Lodge of Sorrow will be at 8:30 p.m. Memorial Services for Mr. Wilcox will be held Friday. June 25. 1999 al 11:00 am. at St John's Catholic Church, Albion, with Reverend Gordon Greene. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Albion. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Catholic Church of Albion, Humane Society, Children. or Elk's Crippled The Hastings BANNER Call Us at... 945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message and put together a marketing program that will GET RESULTS! and Eagles Lodge in Hastings. He had spent most of his life in the Battle Creek and Lacey area, until 1993 when he moved to the N-les/Cassopolis area with his family. He had been employed by the City of Battle Creek from 1974 to 1981 until receiving a medical disability. A marriage to Beverly Merkle ended in divorce. He married Anna May Lake on February 14, 1980 in Battle Creek. He ia survived by his mother, Mildred Taae, of Cassopolis, 5 sons. Richard (Rachel) DeBniine of Jones, Mi.; Noah DeBniine of Three Riven; Emery R. DeBniine, Jr.; Jeremiah J. DeBniine and BiUy Jack DeBniine of Grand Rapids. Mi.; one grandson, Richard DeBniine, Jr. of Jones, Mi.; one granddaughter, Lexis Williams of Union, Mi.; three brothers, William of Bellevue, Mi.; Arthur DeBruinc and Janies (Lisa) DeBraine both of Cassopolis and by several sums, uncles, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by of Lacey, Mi and his "extended" kids Jode-, Jeannah and Jack Taylor of the Lacey/Hastings area. He was preceded in death by his father William E. DeBniine, a fourteen month (Voorheis) Baker. son Bruno S. DeBniine, and his wife Anna May DeBniine in 1996. He enjoyed his grandchildren, country A He attended Middleville Schools and served in the United Slates Anny from western music, playing cards, the outdoors and spending time with his family and 1956-1958 in Germany and was in the reserves from 1958-1962. Dick married Patricia I. Johncock on November 7, 1959 and the couple moved from Middleville to the Delton area in 1963. Dick owned and operated with his sons the Delton Body Shop friends. He also sold fireworks for many years in Calhoun A Barry County. Funeral Services to be held Friday. June 25th at 1:30 p.m. at Spencer Funeral in Athens, Mi. Family will be present for visitation from 6-9 p.m. Thursday evening June 24th. for over thirty years. He was a member of the B.P.H. Fire Department for 15 years and was instrumental in obtaining the Jaws of Life for the fire department. He also served as Hope Township Supervisor for six years. Mr. Baker obtained a private pilot's license and had recently purchased his own plane-a Cessna 182 with floats. Dick enjoyed traveling, flying, camping in Canada with his family, fishing, Advertise m He artenied Pcnnficld Schools where he received his G.E.D. Mr. DeBniine was in the U.S. Army from 1970-1973. He was a member of the Moose Lodge a “very special" friend Sharon Stanley and her daughters Jennifer and Jill of Union, Mi. and dose friends Jack and Bev Taylor DELTON - Mr. Richard I. Baker, age 62, Kalamazoo. Mi. He had been in failing health the past three weeks. He was bom July 23, 1954 to William E. and Mildred (Northrop) DeBniine. DeBruine Burial was in Fuller Cemetery. Catholic ChurctyanLan Exalted Ruler in Sisson. Associate Pastor. Sally C. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER Joseph V. Wilcox Look for our Vacation Bible School schedule coming mm! - 7.00 Youth Ministry Leadership NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Voyle L English HASTINGS - Voyle L. English, age 87. of Hastings, passed away Saturday. ended in divorce, he then married Lucille Pierce in 1947, and she preceded him in broadcast. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Luncheon will be al Welcome Comer Church for family A friends at 2:30 pjn. Donations can be given to the church. Calhoun County Bar Association and was Meeting. (Child care provided). WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Pastor DcAnn Dobbs. Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times; 9:00 a m. Traditional; 10:15 a.m. Sun­ day School; 11:15 am. Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided. Ju­ p.m., with Reverend Litchfield officiating. Middleville schools. Mrs. Butzer married Richard A. Butzer on June 16. 1951. Norma was a homemaker, she enjoyed her flowers and gardening. She was preceded in death by her Mrs. Butzer is survived by her four nephews, and special friends, Gerald and Lorraine Amor of Comstock Park. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pa»tor, Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 am.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday E«u^ Service 6 00 p.m, Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm. CORRECTION HASTINGS - George Lydy, age 84. Graveside Services will be held June 27. 1999 for family at Fuller Cemetery at 1:30 gardening, golf and his horse "King" and his dog “Holly". He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who loved having his entire family around him. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur J. Baker; and two brothers. Hugh A Tommy. Mr. Baker is survived by his wife, Patricia; mother, DeEtte Baker of Middleville; daughter, DeEtte & Rodney Swinehan of Delton; sons, Richard O. A Kenda Baker of Bangor. Daniel A. Baker, David E. & Lenona Baker, Douglas R. & Melissa Baker all of Delton; 13 grandchildren: brothers. James Baker of Hastings and Roy Baker of Virginia; sisters, Shirley & Kenneth Rountree. Laura & Maurice Mayhew, and Jean & Cecil Gallup all of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place at his request. A Memorial Service for Mr. Baker was held Saturday, June 19, 1999 at Faith United Methodist Church. Delton. Reverend Elmer Faust officiated. Memorial donations may be made to the B.P.H. Fire Department or the Delton District Library or lhe Delton Senior Citizens Complex. Envelopes are available at the church. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Joyce M. Endres HASTINGS - Mrs. Joyce M. Endres, age 70, of Hastings and formerly of Freeport, passed away Monday, June 21, 1999 at Holland Home Hospice Breton Manor in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Endres was bom on December 11, 1928 in Hastings, the daughter of Lanson A.C. A Florence (Henery) Clark. She was raised in the Dowling/Hastings areas and attended the Dowling school, graduating from Hastings High School. Mrs. Endres married Keith Endres on March 9.1947 and he preceded her in death on April 21. 1997. Mrs. Endres moved to Hastings in 1997 from the Freeport area, where she lived for 50 years. She has a winter home Holiday, Florida. in She was a member of Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church, m. a 4-H and Girl Scout Leader. Sunday School Teacher and a Pennock Hospital Volunteer. She and her brother were the first set of twins bom at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Endres was also preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Endres is survived by her son. Bradley (Janet) Endres of Freeport; three daughters. Deborah Bump of Kentwood, Diana (Greg) Walker of Dorr, and Janet (Mark) Wilson of Dorr, ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren; twin brother, Robert (Leona) Clark of Hastings. Funeral Services for Mrs. Endres will be held Thursday. June 24. 1999 al 11.-00 a.m. al Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Lee Palmer officiating. Burial will be in Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church or Pennock Foundation. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24, 1999 - Page 7 Social NELLIS Fruin-Palacios united in marriage Rouse-Enright to wed Saturday Christy Rouse and John Enright would like to announce their engagement to one another. The date of their wedding is Satur­ day, June 26, 1999 at 4 p.m. at the McCal­ lum Church on Otis Lake Road. Reception shortly following at the Hast­ ings Moose Lodge. Friends are welcome to attend. Highs celebrate 50th anniversary Richard and Barbara High of 4579 South Shore Drive. Delton, celebrated their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary on January 22. 1999. Richard retired from Hill Piston’s in 1991 after 42 y ears. Barbara retired from Transamerica in 1987 after 20 years. They are the proud parents of Cindy. Blaine, and John. They have ten grandchildren. They are having an open house, hosted by their children on June 27. 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at their home on Long Lake. Angela Fruin and John Palacios were married on Saturday, May 22, 1999 at Silver Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla. The ceremony was followed by a reception in the Royal Crown Room after which the wedding party and guests spent the day at Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom. Angela is the daughter of Paul and Marian Sue Fruin of Hastings and John is the son of John and Maryann Palacios of Cadillac, MI. The maid of honor was Danyell Thornton and matron of honor was Chanty Koons, both friends of the bride. Flowergirl was Kaleigh Shuster, niece of the bride. Serving as best men were James Palacios, brother of the groom, and Richard Conradi, friend of the groom. The couple honeymooned in Orlando, Fla. Angela is a 1999, Summa Cum Laude graduate of Aquinas College and will work for Prudential Investments in Farmington Hills as a financial advisor. John is a grad­ uate of Grand Valley State College and is employed at Federal Mogul in Farmington Hills as an application engineer. Angela was a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School. John was a 1989 graduate of Rogers City High School. Champines to observe golden anniversary Glen and June Champinc, former Delton residents and owners of the Prairie Schooner, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married June 25, 1949. The Champine family includes Larry (Tamara) ('hampine of Olympia. Wa.. Gail (James) Wood of Muskegon, Joyce (Richard) Fulton of Traverse City, Lynn (Larry) Hayes of Hastings; 10 grandchil­ dren and I great-grandson. If you wish to send a card for this special occasion, their address is: 291 Hillcrest Dr., Shelby, Ml 49455. Ascherman-Hunt plan to wed July 30 Michael and Gail Ascherman of Otsego and Robert and Wanda Hunt of Middleville are happy to announce the engagement of Erin M. Ascherman and Robert Hunt II. The bride-elect is a graduate of Plainwell High School and Kalamazoo College. She is the clinical coordinator for the Borgess Research Institute. Rob is a graduate of Thomapplc Kellogg High School and Kala­ mazoo College. He is employed by Western Michigan University where he is complet­ ing a masters program in Athletic Adminis­ tration. The couple will be married July 30, 1999 in Stetson Chapel at Kalamazoo College. Open house to honor retiring Ashdons Bob and Jean Ashdon have retired. Their last day of work was on June 10, 1999. Bob was in the military for two years, worked at Cut Rate for 10 years and is end­ ing his employment of 24 1/2 years as a bus driver for Harper Creek Public Schools. Jean has been employed as a bus driver for 25 1/2 years for Battle Creek Pubiiv ^Schools. They would like family and friends to join them for an open house on Saturday, June 26, 1999 between 2 and 6 p.m. at their home on 5353 McKeown Rd. in Hastings, MI. Mugridge-Noble to be wed July 17 Darcy Jo Mugridge and Jared Wesley Noble will be united in marriage on July 17, 1999. The bride-to-be is the daughter of John and Kathy Mugridge of Middleville. The future groom is the son of Sally Howland of Cedar Springs, and Robert Noble of Cale­ donia. Moore-Kyser to wed Sept. 18 Mr. and Mrs. H. Paul Moore of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kyser of Battle Creek wish to announce the engagement of their children. Melissa Moore and Erich Kyser. Melissa is a graduate of Hastings High School and Kellogg Community College. She is employed at Meijer in Battle Creek. Erich Kyser is a graduate of Lakeview High School. He is employed at Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Coldwater. A Sept. 18, 1999 wedding will be held at Lakeview Baptist Church in Battle Creek with the reception following at the Battle Creek Inn. Keep Your Friends and Relatives Evadene Fox will be 80 July 1 Evadene Fox will be celebrating her 80th birthday on July 1st. Surprise her with a card, sent to 1969 Campground Road, Hastings. INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 State of kSchigan Probate Court County of t larry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decadents Estate Rio No. W-22S3B4E Estate of LAMARCUS A. SQUIER, DE­ CEASED Social Security Number 342-03X5213 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE: A hearing w« be held on July 14, 1999 at 9:30 a m. in the probate courtroom. Hast­ ings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Hastings City Bank requesting that Hastings City Bank be appointed personal repre­ sentative of the estate of Lamarcus A. Squter, de­ ceased who Inted at 9225 Rnkbeiner Rd. Mid­ dleville. Michigan and who died May 6,1999, and requesting also the will of the deceased dated April 9. 1997 be admitted to probate It is ateo re­ quested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given ttiat the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record June 21. 1999 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-3495 Hastings City Bank By Richard J Hudson 150 W Court St Hastings Ml 49058 (6/24) Anna Mae Kenfield to mark 80 years Open House. Please join Anna Mac Ken­ field and family from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at the Moose Lodge, 128-B N. Michigan as she celebrates her 80th birth­ day. No gifts please. Keenas celebrate 50th anniversary Harold and Dorothy (Roberts) Keena of Hastings will celebrate al family reunion. June 20th. They have four children Joseph (Jan) Keena of Dryden. Mich.. David (Colleen) Keena. San Diego. Calif; Dennis (Karen) Keena. San Diego. Calif.; Denise (James) Barnes. Portland. Mich.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchil­ dren. The Keenas winter in Winter Haven. Florida LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TH» ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauk has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carl Frandeen and Amy Frindsen. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Commonpoint Mortgage Mortgagee, dated October 1.1997, end recorded on October 14, 1997 Document No 1002 <8, Berry County Records. Michigan, and was as­ signed by said mortgagee to toe ContiMortgage Corporalton, Assignee by an assignment dated October 1,1997. which was recorded on June 11. 1996, Document No 1013376, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of SEVENTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTYTWO AND 70/100 dollars ($77,442.70). including interest at 12.816% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wff be foreclosed by a sate of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml al 1:00 p.m, on July 29. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 10 Weal, described ar Com­ mencing 528 7 test South and 453.7 teet East of the Northwest comer of said Section 21; thence East 528.9 teet; thence South 397.5 feet to toe center of highway, thence South 83 degrees 50 minutes West 350.9 teet; thence South 70 de­ grees 19 minutes West 189.1 feet to the center of the highway; thence North 468.3 teet more or less to the piece of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate. Datad-jure 17 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate *990506137 Tigers (7/15) Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD June 0,1880 Al Board Members present Approved agenda, treasurer s report and ntinutes of previous meeting Accepted bid for paving parking lot Approved motion to decrease mileage rated to 310. Payment of vouchers approved. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (6/24) Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHP Regular Board Meeting June 9,1000 - 7:00 p.m. Caled to order and Ptedge of ABegtance Present: Hauee. Hansford. Watters. Munjoy. McKenna. Edwards and seven guests Absent Palmer. Minutes of the regular meeting held on May 12. 1999 approved. Treasurers report received and placed on Me PCI BuBdmg/Etectncal Permits report received and placed on file. Motion to approve ‘Hold Harmless Agreement" lor Paramouni Promotions Motion to approve Budget Adjustments in toe amount of $3,715.36 Motion to pay vouchers and payroll vouchers. Motion to approve Final Preliminary Plat Ap­ proval for Jones Crossing. Motion to adopt $25.00 Zoning Permit Fee. Motion to appro-je Final Plat for Pine Haven Estates *3 Adjournment at 7S5 p.m. RespectfuUy submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (6/24) Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decadent's Estate Rte No. 99-22633-SE Estate of PHYLLIS H BABCOCK. DE­ CEASED Social Security No 365-03-06*0 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE: A hearing wM be held on July 14. 1999 at 9:30 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hast­ ings. Michigan before Judge Richard H S^aw (P20304) on the petition of Terri Babcock Pease requesting C. Patrick Babcock be appointed per­ sonal representative of the estate of Phyfks H. Babcock who feved at 917 N. Michigan Ave . Hast­ ings. Michigan and who dted May 29. ’999. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated October 4, 1963. It also is requested that the heirs m (sw of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that aH claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of toH notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to emitted persons appearing of record. June 18. 1999 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-3495 C PATRICK BABCOCK By: Richard J. Hudson 2237 Post Oak Lane Lansing. Ml 48912 (6/24) Friday, June 25 Barry Expo Center 5778 N. Middleville Road • Hastings. Ml Come to see our Lions • Tigers • elephants Dogs • Ponies • Clown » Juggler and much more! Free Children's Ticket at most Local Merchants PONY RIDES OWE HOUR PRIOR TO SHOW TIMES TICKETS ON SALE: THE DAY OF THE SHOW SHOWTIMES 4:30 and 7:30 over 2 hours of Family Fun TICKET PRICES One Adult $1.00 OH With this Ad CAMEL RIDES • DURING INTERMISSION ONLY �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24. 1999 orous. When Gordon left me, I said he was interested in a much youngc “.ornan, but rbe is no longer in the picture He has severed ties with all family and rclong friends. Up until this, Gordon was a ving, LEGAL HQTICtOl Mortgage Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT E MPTI NG TO CO1. Lt CT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WMX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shirley M Keiser. An Unmar­ ried Woman, to Enterprise Financial Services Inc . mortgagee, dated April 9. 1998 and recorded Apnl 15. 1998 in Instrument Number 1010452. Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB by assignment dated May 12. 1998 and recorded on May 14. 1999 in Instrument Number 1029612. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Nme Thousand Five Hundred Ten and 43/100 Dollars ($69,510.43) including interest at the rate of 10.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 pm. on July 29. 1999 The premises are located in the City of Hast­ ings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 22 25 feet of the North 88 feet of Lot numbered 890 and the East 27 5 feet of the North 88 feet of Lot numbered 889 of the recorded plat of the Village (Now City) of Hastings. A Subdivi­ sion. in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Except Beginning at the Southwest corner of the East 43 75 feet of the North 5.33 rods of Lot 890 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence West 12 teet; thence North 31 5 teet. thence East 12 teet; thence South 31.5 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated June 17. 1999 OP LANS ASSOCIATES PC Atlomey for Ocwen Federal Bank. FSB. As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (2*8)643-4464 Rte No 189 0158 (7/15) Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting June 14,1999 - 7:00 p-m. Call to order and Pledge to the Flag Adams. Woods. Forster. Tonkin. Albert and 9 citizens present. Approved agenda, minutes of 5/10 and 5/18/99 meetings, and June bills Received correspondence, committee and treasurer’s reports. Approved Dogwood Dnve Special Assessment for repair and resurfacing; purchase of 2 lilac bushes to fill in north fence line at Park; rescind­ ing $25 zoning permit tee: hinng Recording Sec­ retary tor ZBA and Planning Commission, bids for bonds tor paving S Shore Drive, keeping ZBA membership at 3 people; bid of $440 for stump removal; tabling of fireworks permits until June 21 m order to check with our insurance company; authorizing Attorney to draw up Records Man­ agement Ordinance. Resolution 99-10 on No­ Wake Zone for southwest end of Guernsey Lake; approved Supervisor signing consent form for At­ torney Scales to represent Hope township with Barry County Road Commission, tabling lot split for Dennis Bitter for more information; continued use of Old Hall by AA on Sunday nights and not replacing the historic sink and floor there; sign for table at park; certificate of appreciation tor some workers. Resolution 99-11 Re: Bank Deposito­ ries. purchase of 2 plastic trash barrels tor park; not donating to Giri Scout Scholarship fund. Adjournment at 837 p.m. Sylvia W. F.xster. Clerk Attested to by Patnda Albert. Supervisor (6/24) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TH» FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy C Nixon and Kimberly L Nixon, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 27. 1998. and 'ecorded on June 3. 1998 in Document No 1012925. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to The First Nationai Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated July 10. 1998. which was recorded on May 24. 1999. in Document No 1029968. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 73/100 dollars ($153,898 73). including interest al 11 350% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 06/1 and 12/1 of each year Under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case i.utee and provided, ncue is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 DO pm. on Juty 22. 1999 Sakf premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Berry County, Michigan, and are The North 20 acres of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1M of Section 22. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 monti(s) from the date of sucn sate Dated June 10. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1305 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4990302948 Panthers (7/8) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED W1X BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SAIF - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by: Edtth A Moore to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. Umted States Department of Agriculture Mort­ gagee. dated May 4. 1993. and recorded on May 5.1993. in Uber 570. on page 991. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY TWO AND 54/100 DOLLARS ($85,852 54). mckxkng interest at 7.25% per an­ num. Under the power al sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Michigan, al 1.00 o'clock p.m.. on Thurs­ day July 22.1999. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: LOT 6. MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 65. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 1. 1999 United States of America, acting through the Fanners Home Administration, United States De­ partment of Agriculture. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hitts. Michigan 48334 (7/B) iNe W Millennium On the threshold of better things Some people say the end of 1999 could also be an end to our age of prosperity. You'll be happy to know we see things differently. Instead of being the end, we believe Year 2000 will be a remarkable, new beginning. We've worked hard to prepare our entire institution for the Year 2000 readiness. Our regulators established strict guide­ lines for dealing with these complicated issues', and we've been busy completing what needs to be done...so through the transition, we'll be at your side. The best is yet to come. We’re thankful we'U be there together. “YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE" fastings: €ttp Wnk READY TO SERVE YOU IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM Member FDIC responsible man. Now. he doesn’t ex i at­ tempt to sec our son. I have a strong feeling this is a mi ;fc crisis. What else would make a man bcl e like this? I have asked Gordon to con i. - Al-Anon helps Dear Ann Landers: Living with an alco­ holic is lonely. My husband and I have been married for 30 years. Our children are grown. You’d think it would be great to do as we please, but what pleases one docs not necessarily please the other. At the end of the day, when he comes home from work, we talk for about five minutes. It Is “how was your day - anything exciting happen?" He is cheerful and pleas­ ant, and then, he goes down to the basement for an hour or so to polish his shoes, putter around, take a shower, listen to the radio and drink. He emerges a changed man cranky, argumentative, critical and eager to start a Tight. Nothing I do is right. He never wants me to invite anyone over, and going anywhere is o.<t of the question. Most of my family and friends think my husband is simply a workaholic. They don’t know about the drinking. Our love life? There is none. Because of lhe cigarettes, high blood pressure medication and the drinking, sex is impossible. His attempts lead to frustration and then anger. Talk to him? I’ve tried. He says, “I’ll do better,’’ and then gives me the silent treatment for days. Can I continue like this? Is there anything 1 can say or do to change things? You’ve helped others over the years, Ann. Can you help me? - St Louis Blues. Dear S.L. Biucs: You already know that your husband is an alcoholic. Alcoholics Anonymous could save his life and change yours. If he refuses to go, Al-Anon could be counseling, but he doesn’t sec any point it. He says counseling won’t bring his fee. ings back. I am seeing a therapist and trying thrilled that his father is taking such an in­ terest in us and our children. I know the real reason is because George wants to be closer to me, but I cannot bring myself to tell my husband what his father is up to. I’ve told George to back off, but he keeps coming on strong. Please advise me. I am Between a Rock and a Hard Place in Penn­ sylvania. Dear Rock: What you need is a short course in assertiveness. I will give it to you now, no charge. Tell George you find his behavior reprehensible and to knock it off pronto before his wife and your husband to move on, but Ann, I really want to fight for this marriage and our family. Any ad­ vice? - Disappointed Wife in New Jersey. Dear N.J. Wife: Don’t beg Gordon to stay with you. Keep your dignity and your head up. it sounds as if your husband is suffering from severe depression and is in desperate need of professional help. Counseling and medication could be the answer. I’m keep­ ing my fingers crossed. Let me know what happens. Please. Smell the coffee notice that you do not wish to have anything to do with him. Make it clear no more phone calls and only gifts the family can enjoy - nothing personal. The word from Landers HQ is: “Get tough, lady." Dear Ann Landers: My beautiful young daughter is involved in a serious relation­ ship with a nice young man. She is a virgin and wants to stay that way until marriage. The young man respects her wishes and has agreed to wait. Here is the problem, Ann. They both have their own apartments but arc very busy with their careers. The only time the)’ have to­ gether is late in the evening. They often wind up sleeping in the same bed, but they are not having sex. They insist that they can handle it, but that attitude docs not seem re­ alistic to me. What do you think about this situation? - Concerned Mom in Arizona. Dear Arizona Mom: If you believe these two young people are sleeping in the same bed and not having sex, I have a bridge in Brooklyn that 1 would like to sell you. Wake up and smell the coffee, dear. Midlife crisis? Dear Awn Landers: My husband of over Z0 years left me and our son three months ago. The reason? He wants his indepen­ dence and a chance to do the things he did­ n’t do when he was younger. “Gordon" is 47 years old. We had a pretty good marriage until he told me he was unhappy and had no feel­ ings for me. He has been living in his office since then. Money is tight for him, so his bachelor days are neither exciting nor glam- an enormous help to you. It’s in the phone book, and it% free. Get going, and let me hear from you. Good luck, dear. Dirty folks Dear Ann Landen: My husband and I are very friendly with another couple They are kind and generous people and would give you the shirt off their backs. We love to be with them. The problem is, they are the d'rtiest people I have ever known. We hate going to their home because it is so filthy Our church group avoided their offer to host a dinner for this very reason. Both of these people have college de­ grees and make very good money. We enjoy their company and want to remain friends, but bow can we oontinue to turn down their dinner invitations? (She LCNESto cook). So far, we have managed to meet at restau­ rants, but this ploy wont work much longer. Do you have any suggestions? We need help. - Baltimore Dilemma. Dear Dilemma: Your friends will never be decent housekeepers. They need help. Scout around, and find a good cleaning per­ son. Tell your friends you understand how busy they are and that you know of a won­ derful cleaning person. Then, give them the name and number. Bank on it? BOY, Dathan Jarrett, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 24,1999 at 12:21 p.m. to Josi­ ah Volker of Otsego and Melony Thompson of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 GIRL, Jordan Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 11, 1999 at 10:32 p.m. to Allen and Jamie Steele of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. 3/4 inches long. BOY, Samuel Hunter, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 10, 1999 to Jim and Tam­ my James of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kennedy Ann Geiger, bom at Spec­ trum Health in Grand Rapids on June 1. 1999 to Duane and Shona Geiger Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. BOY, Wyatt Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 10, 1999 at 2:47 p.m. to Brock and Lesley DeGroot of Charlotte. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. TRIPLETS, bom at Spectrum Health East Campus on June 9, 1999 to Kip and Marcel Beck of Hastings. Brianna Mercedes, 3 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs., 17 inches long. Kipling Robert. 3 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs., 17 long and Cody Michael, 3 lb. 8 ozs., 17 1/4 inches long. GIRL,Alanna Nicole, bom Hospital on June 11, 1999 at Jay Townsend and Jennifer Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 at Pennock 7:36 p.m. to Gardner of ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Jazmin Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 10, 1999 at 7:39 p.m. to Jessica Robinson and David Salazar Jr. of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kylie Graycc, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 10, 1999 at 12:42 p.m. to Peg­ gy and Brian Terrell of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. • BOY, Lucas Hunter, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 8, 1999 at 3:04 p.m. to Ross and Elisa Jackson of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 7.5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Christian David, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 8, 1999 at 4:36 p.m. to Shane and Joy Lewis of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. Dear Ann Landers: I am married to the sweetest man in the world, but he has some odd ideas when it comes to money. “Harry” does not believe in banks. He doesn’t trust them. I know that he has put aside qu’tc a lot of money, but he hides it, and I have no idea where. I’ve tried talking to him about this, but he changes the sub­ ject Once, I told him, “Honey, if you die, I will be broke. Please tell somebody where you put the money." He refused. Harry buys me whatever I want but will not let me know where the money is. Do you see a so­ lution? - Shreveport, La. Dear La.: It sounds as if Harry may be bordering on paranoia. Try to explain the danger of hiding money - for example, he could run into trouble with the Internal Revenue Service. Show him this column, and tell him Ann says, “If Harry loves you, he will put his money in the bank and leave OFFERS MONTHLY POLICIES it to you in his will." In the meantime, dia­ monds can be more than a girl’s best friend. They also can be an excellent investment. Convenient -Pay as you drive" continuous plan! Get tough Dear Ann Landers: I have been married for eight years to my -high school sweet­ heart. We have four beautiful children, and I adore my husband. The problem is my fa­ ther-in-law, “George." He has a crush on me. When it started about a year ago, 1 thought it was my imagination, but the problem has escalated. George sends me gifts (which I return) and phones several times a week “just to say hello." Lately, my in-laws have been spending an inordinate amount of time at our house. My mother­ in-law suspects nothing. The difficult part about all this is, be­ cause of the time they now spend together, my husband and his father have developed r much closer relationship. My husband is Automobile Insurance For “Sale" Drivers. 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Join with the thousands ot Michigan policyholders who Advertise Your GARAGE SALE in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday. Call 945-9995 have already called and saved' All il takes <S 10 minutes 'or less to learn how you can save' CALL TODAY TOLL FREE T-800-648-6329 FOR RATE QUOTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION �The Hastings Banner - Thursday June 24 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... Castleton Township and other points of interest By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Castleton Township was the site of a place called Stoney Point. This was located at what are now known as Wellman and State roads. There was a general store, the Methodist Church, a barber shop and Warn­ er Cemetery. Asher Hamilton Orsborn was bom in Waterloo, Seneca County. N.Y. on June 22, 1855. He was one of the six children of Sylvester and Harriet Miller Orsborn. In 1869, the family moved from NewYork to a farm on Section 8 of Castleton Township at a place called Stoney Point, this name came about because the area was not covered with stones and the older citi­ zens of the area always maintained that it was always this rocky, but that the stones fell out of the air over this spot. It attracted quite a few people who came in horse drawn buggies and wagons to view the stones. Sample rocks were taken to Ann Arbor for testing but no one could determine that the rocks were any different from any other stones in the township and no one ever explained why suddenly this particular area seemed to have more rocks than it had had before. Asher Orsborn married Sarah A. Hilton on Dec. 2, 1879 in Castleton Township. Sarah was bom in 1862 in Castleton Town­ ship, the daughter of Eli and Cecilia Wheel­ er Hilton, who also owned a farm on Sec­ tion No. 8. Orsboms soon owned considerable prop­ erty around Stoney Point. The 1895 plat maps show Asher and Sylvester both own­ ing land on Section No. 8. Sylvester had land on Section 17. By 1913, Asher also owned the 80 acre farm in Section No. 16. This is the section where the Warner Ceme­ tery was located on this property, which had a! one time belonged to D.C. Warner. Asher had a country general store on this property. The Methodist Church was across the road from the store. There was a black­ smith also located on this site. Charley Mead operated a barber shop in the 1890s and early 1900s, where one could get a shave and/or a haircut. Asher Orsborn earned a supply of gro­ ceries, candy, tobacco, boots and rubbers, overalls and some hardware items. The store was a gathering place for the men of the community. They would gather around the stove in the afternoons and evenings to exchange stories, discuss politics and reli­ gion and neighborhood news. One evening in the early 1900s, Asher went to the house to cat his evening meal after building a Tire in the stove at the store. By the time he got back, the store was in flames and burned to the ground. There was no Tire departments available to help put out the fire. People of the community gath­ ered to help, but could only watch as a land­ mark became just a pile of rubble and ash­ es. The Orsboms did not rebuild the store but continued to farm his land. Asher and Sarah moved in 1914, from the farm to the City of Hastings, where Mr. Orsborn worked for the city and served on the Hastings City Council. Wc find no record of Stoney Point ever having had a post office. Today, in 1999. Stoney Point consists of Warner Cemetery and the remaining build­ ing where the Methodist Church held ser­ vices for many years. The hamlet of Coats Grove is also a part of Castleton Township. Coats Grove has the unique status of being located in four town­ ships, Carlton. Hastings. Woodland and Castleton. The first post office, named Coats Grove Post Office, was first opened on Sept. 29. 1879, and was on the Woodland side of the hamlet. George W. Coals was the first post­ master, lending his name to the post office. The mail was delivered by a team of horses, sorted and the mail for Woodland was sent on its way. When the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad arrived in 1889, Coats Grove grew. A general store was opened on the Castleton Comer of the village and the post office became part of the store. The mail Smith Brothers Elevator, Coats Grove, Willard Bolton was the manager. came into Coats Grove at this time on the tram tvrice etch day. There was a set of pigeon holes in a desk at the back of the store where the people could come to get their mail. This post office was closed in 1916 when Rural Free Delivery from Hastings took its place. Fred W. Smith was the post master until it closed. Coats Grove had a church located on the Hastings Township comer, (still there in 1999). The school was on the Carlton Cor­ ner. That building is also still standing. There was the C.K.&S. Depot, the Smith Bros. Elevator, a stock yard and a saw mill The general store was a wooden two-sto­ ry building, with very steep wooden steps to the upper rooms about midway on the east side of the building. There was a wooden windmill tower on the cast end of the porch which ran across the front with benches on each side of the front door. On the cast side of the store was a room with a large assortment of hardware that the neighboring farmers might need. The main part of the store was wider with counters on both side* Jbq ,cas| counts dry goods and notions with a thread case, which was a revolving cylinder of glass with rews of slots for different colors of thread. The shoe department was at the back of this counter. In the center, toward the back of the store was the large round stove, which heated the store. There was a meat department, along with the grocery department, groceries on one side and meats on the other. There was a huge wooden ice box to store the meats in. Cheese came in large circular blocks or wheels. The cheese was covered with a cir­ cular glass cover and was cut in wedges to the order of the customers. At the rear of the store there was a barber shop where W. Fred Smith gave the neighborhood its hair cuts. Along the front of the store were hitching rails where the shoppers could tie up their horses while they were in the store. Behind the store to the south there was a wooden ice house that was filled with huge blocks of ice cut from a nearby lake and insulated with sawdust. The ice helped to keep meats and other perishables from spoiling. For a time there was a grocery wagon which delivered groceries to the nearby housewives. They could call in their orders by telephone. The store had both a Wood­ land telephone and a Hastings telephone. Many of the goods delivered to the farms were bartered for eggs and butter from the farm wives. The store did carry commercially baked bread, which was delivered from Kalama­ zoo on the 8:45 morning train, about a dozen loaves a day. The bread was delivered in a strong wooden box to the store. The name of the bread was Kremo. Coffee came to the store as coffee beans and was ground for customers in a large coffee grinder and smelled delicious, as did the freshly delivered bread. Gold Medal Flour was sold at the Coats Grove General The C.K.4S. Depot in Coats Grove George Washington Coats who had the first post office in Coats Grove Warner Cemetery. Stoney Point. Castleton Township. Store. It came in 50 pound cloth sacks. Vinegar was in a barrel and measured out in the customers own jug. Maple syrup was in gallon tin cans and maple sugar was sold in different size cakes. The store was owned by the Smith Broth­ ers, W. Fred Smith and Ernest Smith. Ernest was the station master at the C.K.&S. Rail­ road Depot at Coats Grove. The C.K.&S. Railroad was a major factor for Coats Grove. The Smith Brothers Eleva­ tor gave a market for the farmers to sell their wheat, sugar beets, beans, oats and wool. Willard Bolton managed the elevator. There was a siding that ran close beside the LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE FORCLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles C Wilkins, a married man. and Margaret Jean Wilkins his wife Mortgagors, to GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVING CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 18. 1998. and recorded on May 26. 1998, m Docu­ ment No 1012465. Barry County Records. Mchigan. on which said mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of thts notice, the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Sixty-Five and 08/100 ($62,065 08) Dollars, including interest at 14 45% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings, Michigan on Thursday. July 22. 1999. at 1 00 p.m Said premises are situated in the Town­ ship of Hastings. County of Barry and Stats of Michigan and are described as A parcel of land located in the Northeast corner of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan, desenbed as fol­ lows Beginning at the Northeast corner of the above described land thence West 220 feet, thence South 198 teet. thence East 220 feet thence North 198 feet to the place of beginning Parcel ID #08-006-035-013-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 1. 1999 Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation Mortgagee Keith A Sotiroff. ESQ SOTIROFF & ABRAMCZYK. PC. 30400 Telegraph Road Ste 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 (7/8) State of Michigan Barry County Trial Court - Family Division PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law the chief family judge an­ nually reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court The review will be conducted on or about July 1.1999 This review is limited by law to the following criteria whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statu­ tory duty, or failure to carry out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community Members of the public may submit written comments to the chief family judge relating to these criteria Send your written comments, with your name and ad­ dress to-Honorable R chard H. Shaw. Barry County Trial Court. Family Division. 220 West Court Street. Hastings Michigan 49058 (6®1) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on June 28,1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St., Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE - A -2-99 Request to rezone property in Sec. 6, Orangeville Township (see outlined area below) Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Sec 6. T2N. R10W. Grangeville Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence S 89deg.31'18" E 1113.73 ft. along the South line of the NW 1/4 of said Sec. 6 to a point N 89deg 31'18" W 1254.0 ft. from the Center of said section, said point also being the point of beginning; thence N OOdeg 28'42" E 429.35 ft. at right angles to said South line to the centerline of Marsh Road as now located: thence N 81deg 39'00" W 110.00 ft. along said centerline, thence N 75deg 19'10" W 246 86 ft. along said centerline to Gun River, thence Southwesterly: along said Gun River to said South line; thence S 89deg 31'18" E 913 ft., mere or less, to the point of beginning. Reserving the Northerly 33.00 ft. for highway purposes. coal shed wncre coal could be unloaded for sale to the neighborhood. There was a yard for loading out logs on the cars. There was also a stock yard and a scales for weighing the products. Winnie Dove had a blacksmith shop close to the general store, then moved it east after several years to the big store building down by the tracks and did garage work, mainly on Model T Fords. Art Bennett continued to do blacksmith work just south of the gener­ al store. The coming of the railroad changed life in the towns along its route. Drummers (traveling salesmen) would come in on the trains and leave on the next one out. It was a muddy path from the depot through Coats Grove to the stores. The ladies of the DGTO Club (Do Good To Others) decided to raise money for a cement sidewalk. They held an ice cream social in July 1909 and by September of that year Bert Whiting from Woodland began building a cement sidewalk from the train track west along the front of the hous­ es on the south side of the road, going as far as the church. That cement sidewalk is still in place in 1999. as are the church, the store building where Winnie Dove had his garage, the Smith Bros, store building is now a dwelling and the school still stands. The highway through Coats Grove is lined with maple trees and there is a tunnel of green during the summer, and in the fall it is like dm mg through a golden arch. Wc have given an overview of Castleton Township and its villages. There arc many more stones to be told on another day. Sources for the Castleton Township arti­ cles ane History of Allegan and Barry Counties. Barry County History 1985. Nashville Michigan. 1869-1969. Archives of the Nashville News; archives of the Maple I alley News. The work of Susan Hinckley : Interviews with many citizens of the area. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain Mortgage made by STEVEN L LaFORCE and PATRICIA A LaFORCE. husband and wife of 11081-1/2 M-89 Richland. Michigan 49033 as Mortgagors to Re­ public Bank a Michigan corporation of 306 West Michigan Avenue Jackson Michigan 49201 as Mortgagee said Mortgage dated July 31 1997 and recorded m the oftce of the Register cf Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Mchi gan on August 7. 1997. as Document Number 1000113. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notxie for principal in­ terest. and costs, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-One and 79/100 Dollars ($128 681 79) and No suit or proceedings at law or m equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof Now there­ fore. by virtue of the power of sale contained tn said Mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Thursday Jufy 22. 1999, at 100 ©dock pm Local Time said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale al pub he auction, to the highest bidder at the mam en­ trance to the Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), fo. .he premises de­ scribed in said Mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due as aforesaid on said Mortgage with interest thereon at ten and one-half percent (10 5%) per annum as specified in the Mortgage Note incorporated by reference in and made a part of the above specified Mortgage and all legal costs, charges and expenses including the attorney lees al­ lowed by law and also any sum or sums neces­ sary to protect its interest in the premises, which said premises are desenbed as Land in the Township of Barry. County of Barry State of Michigan, described as fottows A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Sec­ tion 28. Town 1 North. Rang© 9 West de­ scribed as Commencing at the center of sad Section 28: thence East 7 rods 12-1/2 feet thence South 90 feet, thence West 7 rods 12­ 1/2 feet thence North 90 feet to said place of beginning Commonly known as 14561 Kellogg School Road. Hickory Comers. Michigan During the six (6) month period immediately following the sale, the property may be re­ deemed. unless the property is determined aban doned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241(a). in which case the redemption period will be thirty (30) days from the date of sale Dated at Jackson. Michigan. June 8 1999 REPUBLIC BANK, a Michigan corporation 306 West Michigan Avenue Post Office Box 79 Jackson. Michigan 49204 Diane Y Bower (P32731) Marcoux, Allen. Abbott Schomer & Bower PC 145 South Jackson Street Post Office Box 787 Jackson. Michigan 49204-0787 (7/1) FROM C-1 TO R-3. All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to 616-948-4820. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available ter public inspection at the Barry County Planning office. 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 am. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 tor further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being con­ sidered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following; Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W Slate Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk (616) 948-4891 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24. 1999 Cline l< think it it... by Jim Jensen Hingis’ story shows that kids deserve to be kids Martina Hingis apparently is going through some growing pains. At the French Open a couple of weeks ago. Hingis sobbed as the Paris crowd rooted for her opponent in the womens' she was a No. 1. After lhe loss to Dokic, Hingis pulled out of the doubles tournament as well. An unspecified injury was her reason. Hingis said the following, "I think I final. Steffi Graf. Those people in Paris, zs some may concur, can be yo ungrateful! For some reason. Hingis pouted and. for some reason, blamed her mother, Melanie Molitor, for this great travesty. It was a very unpleasant experience for the 18-year-old, who probably should spend time more time on summer beaches and not hitting tennis on hot need to take some lime off." Professional tennis can be a very devastating experience for young clay courts. This week Hingis set her sights on the greener sights at Wimbledon and told her mom to stay home and not come along. The change, she thought, might help her to reach her peak and possibly contend for a Wimbledon championship as lhe tournament's No. 1 seed. Instead, she lost in the first round to lhe 129th player in the world. Jelcna Dokic, 6-2. 6-0. She made 40 unforced errors and became lhe third No. I player in women's history to be eliminated in the opening round at the All-England Racket Club. The loss to Dokic. who had to win three qualifying matches just to play al Wimbledon, took just 54 minutes. Graf also lost in 1994 when teenagers on lhe rise. Players like Chris (Evert) Lloyd, Graf, Jennifer Capriati. Tracy Austin and Monica Seles can attest to that. So far, Venus Williams and Anna Kournikova have escaped great emotional and bodily harm. Kournikova probably has survived because she has Detroit Red Wing hockey star Sergei Fcrdorov by her side to comfort all of her wounds. Al least Williams and her sister Serena have shown that winning and losing arc not the end of the world. But, one has to wonder if there should be an age requirement for professional tennis players, just like there probably should be for other athletes, like aspiring high school basketball stars or starry-eyed gymnasts who someday hope to be the next Nadia. Fame is fleeting and teenagers should be teenagers and not celebrities. I hope that Hingis does take some time off. Go to some beaches, cat some ice cream and spend some time not focusing on being No. I. Talk to you soon. Keller’s drive, character honored with Buzz Youngs Award Nothing could stop Andy Keller from enjoying a stellar sports career at Hastings High School. Sure, there were a couple of serious injuries along the way, but Keller always persevered, made the most of his times as a Saxon and kept his smile. And his reward, being named the 1998-99 male Buzz Youngs Award winner, is well deserved. Keller, 18. played four years of football at Hastings High School, lhe final two on the Saxon varsity team. In his last two campaigns, Keller started both ways at offensive tackle and linebacker and even handled lhe kicking duties. The 1998 Saxons went 4-5 and found themselves in many contested gridiron bailies. "With the caliber of teams and the skill level, it (the 4-5 record) was good," Keller said. Keller's football talents earned him JAd Graphics* All-Barry County, all-area, All-OK While Conference and honorable mention All-State accohdes. This from an athlete who suffered through a couple of ankle injuries and endured the pain of a broken back during his freshman season. Like many who have played the sport, Keller knows a little bit about the excitement that comes from playing Friday nights underneath the lights. "Everyone goes to the games on Friday night; that's the place to go," Keller said. "There's a real adrenaline rush." Being selected as the male Buzz Youngs Award recipient is very special to Keller. With his father. Jeff, being the head varsity coach and having played football with Buzz' grandson, Ed, for a couple of years, Keller was able to meet lhe long-time Saxon sports personality and witness some of his magic. "I was able to meet Buzz, like on the sidelines," Keller said. "Ed was a senior when I was a sophomore, so I saw Buzz a lot. Because of that, it is quite an honor." Keller said that being lhe coach's son, was a bit difficult for him as a freshman and sophomore, but as he matured and got bigger (from 155 pounds to 225 pounds of mostly muscle by his senior season) the role became easier. Keller could be found in the weight room on most days for 3 1/2 hours on average. Gridiron memories of the two-year Saxon captain include overtime wins over Wyoming Park in both his junior and senior seasons and a 54-point scoring effort against Forest Hills Central during his senior stanza. Saxon Andy Keller always had a nose (or the football as this tackle versus Northview indicates. Next year Keller plans to make the plays at Hope College. A four-ycar participant in basketball, Keller was a center on the 1998 and 1999 Saxon teams that competed in the Class B prep Final Four tournaments held in the Breslin Center at Michigan Stale University. They arc moments he, and many others assooiatednwitf) 4lw. squad, will never forget. "One nice thing about Breslin was it was all first class all the way," Keller said. "To sit back and think about it. that wc were playing for a Stale championship. To look up while you’re shooting a free throw and to see your name and face... it's a pretty cool feeling. Even though I wasn’t a starter, it was still great." tic * Continued on page 11 Saxon sports full of great experiences for Simpson Earning 11 varsity letters in tennis, volleyball and softball made Erika Simpson a logical choice to be the female winner of the 1998-99 Buzz Youngs Award at Hastings High School. All three sports have their special qualities, according to Simpson, but tennis has always been her true love. "I like tennis because you’re on your own; it's a very independent sport." Simpson said. Simpson's four years of tennis at Hastings High School proved to be quite fruitful. She played No. 3 singles as a freshman. No. 1 singles and made All-Barry County as a sophomore, played No. 2 singles and was selected Soon To Be Broncos... Felpausch Scholarship winners to attend Western Michigan University this year are Jason Flohr. Patti Stockham, Michael Lipstraw and Stephen Moray. Flohr will study construction engineering, Stockham secondary education. Lipstraw business and communication and Moray pre-law at WMU. Here, Bill Feldpausch, vice president of sales and marketing at Felpausch, is pictured (from left) with Stockham, Lipstraw and Flohr at the 33rd annual Hastings Bronco Golf Outing held last Thursday at the Hastings Country Club. The outing, which sold out this year, is hosted by WMU and Felpausch Food Centers. in high school sports," Simpson said. For Simpson, tennis is No. I. "Il's always been my favorite sport, even though 1 didn't start playing until lhe seventh grade," Simpson said. "I like having an independent sport where I can be mad at myself and not the team.*' Simpson's competitive nature is clearly evident whether she's on the tennis courts, on the volleyball courts or hurling fast bails from a pitcher's PSV/USA Dutch Soccer Camp coming to TK Soccer players from the area's youth leagues are preparing for lhe return of lhe PSV/USA Dutch Soccer Camp to be held Aug. 9-13 at Middleville's soccer complex. Coordinated by Thornapple Kellogg High School's varsity coach, Steve Evans, lhe camp encourages area players ages 9-13 to register for this unique learning experience. The coaching staff will feature professional players and licensed coaches from the famous Dutch First Division Club PSV Eindhoven. PSV Eindhoven were the champions of Europe in 1988 and the Dutch champions in 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, mound. "I really like being competitive; I’ve always liked to win," Simpson said. "I'm very intense." Training methods will use the world­ class Wiel Coerver techniques, long considered the most respected in international youth soccer development. This camp will provide players with daily challenges in die areas of technical improvement and tactical awareness. It is highly recommended for any young player determined to become better in As a Saxon spiker, Simpson played two years on varsity and was chosen to the All-Barry County squad as a senior. She saw action in both lhe back row and in the front row as a left-side hitter. It wasn't the sport she always excelled in. but it was enjoyable and very much an soccer. The camp runs from 9 to 11 a.m. during the week and the cost to enroll is $40. To register, call Evans at (616) 795­ 7727 immediately to secure a place in education. "Volleyball taught me to be part of a team, to deal with differences and ideals,*' Simpson said. "With everybody out there, you have to communicate." One highlight to Simpson s days as a spiker came during a loss and not a win. At the USA Volleyball tournament this past winter, Hastings gave top-ranked South Christian a real tussle before eventually coming up a little bit short. It was the effort, and not the result, that Simpson and others found inspiring. lhe soccer camp. 1991. 1992 and 1997. Wrestlers to hold car wash The Hastings High School wrestling program is sending 11 wrestlers to a week-long technique camp in Erie, PA and need to raise some dollars to help defer the costs. To do so, lhe Saxon grapplers will hold a car wash Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Mainstrcct Bank parking lot, across the street from K-Mart. If it rains Saturday, the car wash will be staged on Sunday. Proceeds will go toward sending the wrestlers to the summer camp. again All-Barry County as a junior and played No. 2 singles and was selected All-Barry County and All-OK White Conference as a senior. She netted winning records in three of her four fall campaigns, was third in the conference in both her freshman and junior seasons and competed in the State quarterfinals. The personal accomplishments were great, but so was the 1997 season when lhe Saxons went all the way to the Stale team finals held in Kalamazoo. "It was really fun going to State; it was probably the best experience I had Erika Simpson has always enjoyed the sport of tennis and competed in the State team finals as a junior for the Saxon netters. See SIMPSON Continued on page 11 �The Hattng, Benner - Thuredey. June 24. 1990 - Page 11 — KELLER’S cont. from page 10 Going to the State finals two years in a row was a result of the team's camaraderie and the commitment "This year, our team meshed real well; when it was time to play a game, we went out there and played. Everybody knew their roles," Keller said. Part of the blue and gold's sports success in the O-K White Conference and overall can be attributed to the closeness of the athletes. "Our senior class meshed real well," Keller explained. "That's the one thing about our ciass that I will always remember." Hastings may not be as big as some of ths other schools in the O-K White Conference, but they have certainly proven to be competitive. Keller said that "some of the teams are so big and have all one sport athletes" but still the Saxons manage to survive and gain their share of big triumphs. In baseball, Keller played first base, led the team in hitting as a senior with a .432 batting average and was a member of the ball club that won a district title during his sophomore season. It may not be his best, but Keller says be "likes to play baseball" because it's "a fun sport" Sports, in general, have been instrumental in Keller's overall development as a leader, a sports star and just a friend to many around him. "Sports teach you everything, organization, self esteem, discipline, hard work... you name it," Keller said. Top state swingers headed to Grand Traverse ACME — Jeff Roth will defend his Detroit Newspapers Michigan Open when lhe slate's finest professional and amateur golfers gather for this year's championship at lhe Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. The four-day championship, June 28July 1, will feature a prize purse of $110,000. The event will be played on the Jack Nicklaus signature course. The Bear. Last year. Roth scored a five-under par 283 during the four-day event. The Flint Golf Club PGA professional look home $14,410 following a three-day playoff with John Dal Corrobo of the Forest Hills Golf Club in East Lansing and Scott Hebert of the Grand Traverse Resort. The Michigan Open is one of the oldest and most prestigious state championships. The first was held in 1916. Grand Traverse has hosted the tournament since 1981. Got a Sport’s Story? Call 945-9554 He will continue with sports at Hope College as a member of the Flying Dutchmen football squad. He plans to play as a freshman there and looks to pursue a degree in elementary education after finishing high school with a 3.21 grade point average. He has spoken to Wayne State defensive standout Ed Youngs about playing college football and Youngs told him: "stay in shape" and to "be known as a hard worker." That shouldn't be too difficult for Keller to do. Snort Foreclosure Notice - (AM Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles D. Blackbum. a married person to Plymouth Capitol Company. Inc. Mortgagee. dated March 27. 1996. and recorded on March 28. 1996, in Uber 655. on page 625 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Residential Funding Corporation by an assign­ ment dated May 15. 1996, and recorded on De­ cember 29. 1998. m Document #1022919. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there n claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDREDS FORTY EIGHT AND 87/100 - Dol­ lars (8102.648 87). including interest at 14.00% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 100 o'clock p.m., on July 22. 1999 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 2. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 6 WEST. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 2; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST. 1875 44 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE TO THE CENTERLINE OF SHRINER ROAD. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 28 SEC ONDS EAST. 340 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 88 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST. 280 00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTER­ LINE. THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 23 MIN­ UTES 48 SECONDS EAST 334 99 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST 432 83 FEET. THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 32 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 334 92 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban doned in according with 1948CL 600 3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 10. 1999 Residential Funding Corporation Mortgagee PETZ A ASSOCIATES. PC 20902 Mack Grosse Pointe Woods Ml 48236 #1383-1 (7A) Leaving Las Vegas was something good for Hillary Stone and Thomapple Kellogg High School athletics. Instead of the land of lights that shine 24 hours a day and casinos on every block. Stone found herself situated in a simpler place where hometown football games and prep basketball contests ruled. "To go to lhe football games on Friday night; it just blew my mind to sec the crowds at the football games," Stone said. Slone played hoops for four years and was a member of lhe TK varsity squad for lhe final two. When she became a SIMPSON Continued from page 10 Through athletics, Simpson has teamed a thing or two about "discipline, setting goals" and "working at trying to be who you want to be." Softball, compared to volleyball, was easier for Simpson to master. Her father and Saxon coach Jeff encouraged her to try it out, and individuals like coach Jill Withey helped her year-round to become the best she could be on the diamond. As a freshman, she played third base on the junior varsity team before making the transition to being a pitcher, third baseman and first baseman during her final three years on the varsity squad. She was also a member of the 1998 All­ County first team. Simpson found through softball that the game is not just about skills, it also has a lot to do with how one prepares themselves mentally. "A lot of it is mental; you have to be really focused," Simpson said. Being focused wasn't much of a problem for Simpson in a May 14 game ver&ui Forest Hills Central. She only allowed a couple hits and walked just a couple of Rangers in a one-run Saxon triumph. The last four years as a Saxon have truly been special for the soon-to-be Penn State Nittany Lion. "Fm really glad that I did all of the sports," Simpson said. "It's been a learning experience and I have learned a lot about myself. Il's interesting being on a team, being with people you don't normally see and talking to them." It would be nice to be the No. 1 tennis player in the State or throwing 10 no-hitters in a row, but Simpson has also found value in setting realistic goals throughout her prep sports career. "When you set goals, set realistic goals," Simpson said. "Always try to reach your potential." Simpson tied for seventh in her senior class with a grade point average of 3.86. She was involved in a number of school activities such as the science show team. Youth in Government, Exchange Club and the National Honor Society. At Penn State, Simpson plans to study law or psychology and may even have some time to take in some NCAA athletics at the Big 10 institution "I wanted to go to a Big 10 school out of state," Simpson said. "I'm ready to go." But she will be missed. Sports help Stone to find success, happiness at TK part of the Lady Trojans, she found a friend in another individual who was new to lhe program, head coach Marcy Uyl. "I'm new here too, slic said... It ended up being an OK year," Stone stated. "Mrs. Uyl showed me why attitude is so important. She picked me up under her wing. I'm glad I moved here." And so are those assoc.'ted with TK sports. Not just because of what she did on the courts or in the fields, but also because of the positive leadership that she provided to the Lady Trojan programs. Slone's presence was key for TK's basketball, volleyball and softball teams during the last couple of years. To reward those efforts, the school named her its Top Senior Female Athlete for the 1998-99 school year. "I just love the whole thing," Stone said. "I was hoping to gel the athlete of the jear < award)." "It's a tossup between basketball and volleyball," Stone said. "Basketball is very competitive, it doesn't get any better then when you're down by one and you make a basket to win a game. There's not too many sports that are like that." It wasn't necessarily a buzzer-beater, but Stone does remember one great moment in her junior year when TK pulled off a thrilling hoop upset over Calvin Christian. Coming into the game, the Christian eagers had won 35 straight games in the O-K Blue. Another great Lady Trojan triumph came when she was a senior in a battle versus Hamilton. Stone and the TK eagers tallied 90 points, lhe most ever scored by the program. The black and orange won by eight points in overtime and Stone contributed 17 points to that effort. As a senior. Stone was selected to the J-Ad Graphics' All-Barry County second team and also received the TK Pride Award. To gain the TK Pride Award, an athlete must show great leadership, something that Stone takes very seriously. "I love it... Anybody can be an athlete, but it's hard to be a teem leader," Stone said. "I made a decision (to become one) and worked on h." To be a "team" player. "It's an honor personally to be on a team," added Stone. "Thai’s more important to me than lhe stats." TK’s Hillary Stone splits the Byron Center defense and scores two points inside during basketball action from her senior year. Stone also led on the volleyball courts for two years as a TK right-side hitter. She didn't start playing the sport until she was a freshman in high school and found that it took different rcauin ments Jhan a sport like Tve known Mrs. Middlebush for quite awhile; she was lhe third person to hold me (when Stone was a baby). She and Mrs. Uyl are the biggest mentors in my life." mH Stoat', "Volleyball is more of a finesse game than basketball," Stone said. "It's about angles and there's a different pace to the words, "she was always helpful whether Awards that came Stone's way in volleyball included being named first game." The Lady Trojans didn't taste too many triumphs in volleyball, but when they ousted Byron Center in the final league match of the 1998-99 campaign it was truly special. It was TK's first victory in lhe O-K Blue during Stone's two seasons on varsity. "It was our last chance and we did it," Slone remarked. "Mrs. Middlebush (head varsity coach Cindy Middlebush) kept reassuring me that it would come " Middlebush, like Uyl, inspired Stone. team All-Bsrry County, first team AllO-K Blue and the Lady Trojans' "MVP.In her senior season, she led TK in boh kills and blocks. This from an athlete who didn't start playing the sport until school and said "At first, I was CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF SOUTH BENTON STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall. Council Chambers. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan on Monday. July 12, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of a portion of South Benton Street right-of-way South of West Clinton Street and adjacent to the Hastings High School property as shown on the map below. Should the vacation be approved by the City Council, the City will reserve ease­ ment rights to construct and maintain any and an public utilities. Written comments may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. sgs Sumir lay, Augui Hatchery The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, or call (616) 945-2468, or call TDD call relay service 1-8OO- 649-3777. on •« Everil G. Manshum City Clerk ^ChecklBiW-k.22 7: 30 a.m. rnameni Tips Mr V 8: 00 a.m. S? r team of three or HMDplaya Hastings Area CtuqSnkr oH Court St., Hastings, Mt MMeCkock* payable to Battings S«un#M call Jim Jensen 94 Boyi and GHi 13-15; Boys and Giris 16*18; lea and Womea IS and OUtr Team Name Team Name Team Name Captain Captain Captain Phone # Phone # Phone # tn BIK 16 O99« 091-00 3 s S BLK 2p •H9 in 120*40 iSi : <di : : : = : HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL e5 • ^2-4-tj.-vS ; iE>) ^127= OOA I t WEST closcb zb 9..1 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24. 1999 Finkbeiner a proven leader in TK’s sports success Stone played first base in her junior year of softball and in the outfield throughout her senior year. She was Some athletes art just born to lead. It would appear that Dan Finkbeiner is one of those gamers. In the past two yean. Finkbeiner has been instrumental in guiding Middleville’s football team to two league titles and two trips to the Michigan High School Athletic Association State playoffs. And in basketball the Trojans earned their share of big wins with Finkbeiner spurring many of those highlights from not sure how good of a so ftbailer she was. and considered track, but stuck with the sport because she is "into the whole team thing." The TK squad won a district title during Stone's junior year, a little reward for hours of hard work. "Il was great winning districts." Stone said. Sports, more than anything else. Stone says, made her transition from Las Vegas to Middleville a smooth one. "It's kind of what held me all the team's point. His winning efforts helped him to earn the Top Senior Male Athlete Award this year at Thomapple Kellogg High together," Stone explained. "I like it and don't want to stop. I love to win (and) I love the sports here. It was School. "If you work hard, you can go places,” is how Finkbeiner sums up his determination to succeed. Sure there were always individuals around him to help provide motivation. His father. Gary, a former Trojan athlete, and his brother Andy, who played football and basketball at TK. were two of those who provided guiding sparks. Don't forget his coaches. Finkbeiner gives special acknowledgment to his football coaches: Tim Penfield, Mark Uyl. Dan Erb and Gary McK*e. And there is another who gave him the strength and the will to achieve. "1 give glory to God for all of my sports success." Finkbeiner said. -Without Him in my life. I couldn't have done the things that I have done." His junior season was most special because the Trojan gridders ended the regular season 9-0, captured an O-K Blue championship and made it to the second round of the MHSAA playoffs before losing to St. Joseph in the regional finals. As a senior. Finkbeiner again guided Middleville to another league championship and a repeat birth in the prep post-season tournament to face top­ ranked Haslett. Football honors for Finkbeiner included being named to the J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County and all-area teams as a senior and being named honorable mention in lhe O-K Blue Conference during his junior and senior stanzas. The two playoff appearances were al the top of Finkbeiner’s prep football highlights as was a thrilling 35-29 win over Calvin Christian tallied during his senior campaign. Finkbeiner threw for 141 yards and two touchdowns in that triumph and also called an audible late in the fourth quarter that resulted in a game-winning scamper by Miso Glavan. "We had the ball on the 40-yard-line, I was told to pick the play, we called an audible and Miso ran 40 yards,” Finkbeiner explained. The victory over the Squires gave the Trojans their third consecutive league title and another perfect season in the aiways-competitive O-K Blue. Finkbeiner said he never felt pressure to succeed from members of his athletic awesome." Beside athletics, Stevie kept active in many school-related activities and served as the Student Council secretary, the National Honor Society secretary and was a member of lhe Service Team. "I cant take it if I'm just sitting there," is how she described her busy schedule. At Hope College next year Slone plans to study political science because she has "always had a real interest in government." Still, she will not leave out the possibilities of The Trojans won their third straight O-K Blue football title against Calvin Christian last fall and Finkbeiner was a huge family, but says he does strive to do so because of his younger brothers Chris, a freshman at the high school, and David, a sixth grader in TK's school system. Both are aspiring athletes. "It wasn't pressure; it's just that I knew my younger brothers look up to me and I didn't want to let them down," Finkbeiner said. "I wanted to put a good show on for them." Basketball is a sport that Finkbeiner has played ever since the fifth grade. In his own words: "I love the sport (and) the competitiveness about it." For four years the Trojan star played hoops at Middleville, the final two seasons on coach Kurt Hcizhueter's varsity squad. He earned All-Barry County and ail-area accolades. During his senior season, 'he.^oint guard averaged 14 points, 3 assists and 6 rebounds. The biggest basketball win during his Trojan career was a victory over Coopersville this past winter, a victory that came against a team that was ranked No. 1 in the state at that time. Finkbeiner scored 20 points in the game. He said that nobody associated with the Trojans needed any reason for motivation to get up for that battle. FINKBEINER Continued page 15 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEAR­ ING REGARDING THE PROPOSED 1990-00 BUDGET AND THE PROPOSED USE OF HEADLEE UNDERFUNDING SETTLE­ MENT FUNDS AT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ED­ UCATION OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS. DATE OF MEETING: teaching and coaching some day. And playing volleyball or basketball in college is not out of question. "I want to teach and coach and get in education a little bit," Stone said. factor in that victorious outcome, Christie cruises to victory at the New 96 Ben Christie of Freeport won yet another feature victory last Saturday at the New 96 Speedway. After winning his heal race along with Jim Brown and Ryan Fisk, Christie was able to hold off Brown and Mark Anderson and -’toss the finish line first in the Street Stock feature race. In the sprint car feature event, Tim Norman wits finally able to bring home a victory and break his string of second place finishes at the New 96. He was able to hold off Brett Mann by just a few inches. The previous season Norman placed second to Mann five times. In the IMCA Modifieds. Doug VanderWoude was able to keep Rick Stout at bay on the last lap to win the feature event. * The win gave VanderWoude his first feature from that point on was never seriously challenged. This Saturday the Berlin Raceway will host a triple-header race card. Late Model Slock cars. Sportsman Stock cars, and Super Stocks will all hit the tracks. More than 40 speedsters in the Late Model division will attempt to end Randy Sweet's four race winning streak. Three-time champ Bob Holley and 1992-93 titlist Joe Bush will be victory of the season. This Saturday the action will pick right up where it left off as the New 96 Speedway will feature the Open Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, and the Street Stocks on independent Bank Night. The Hot Laps are slated to start at 5 p.m. with lhe races following at 7 p.m. Berlin Raceway... Joe Bush of Hastings and Bob Holley of Gun Lake were in contention to win the feature race for Late Model Slock Cars, but in the end it was Randy Sweet of Kalamazoo who took lhe checkered flag. The win gave Sweet his forth consecutive main event victory of the Berlin season. In the 50-lap feature race for International Supermodified race cars it was Russ Wood who captured lhe victory in a convincing manner before a large audience. It was on the 29th lap that Wood grabbed lhe lead and Bob Holley , Wal-Mart Portraits Make Beautiful Memories.' JUNE 28, 1999 PLACE OF MEETING: MEDIA CENTER UPPER ELEMENTARY BUILDING 327 NORTH GROVE STREET DELTON, MICHIGAN HOUR OF MEETING: 6:00 O’CLOCK P.M. One-10x13 1Wo-8x10s Four-5x7s Four-3,'tx5s 38 Wallets BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT: 327 NORTH GROVE STREET, DELTON, Ml 49046 A COPY OF THE PROPOSED 1999-00 BUDGET INCLUDING THE PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE IS AVAIL­ ABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT: THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE, 327 NORTH GROVE STREET, DELTON MICHIGAN. PURPOSES OF MEETING: 1. Public discussion on the proposed 1999-00 budget. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The Board may not adopt its proposed 1999-00 budget until af­ ter the public hearing. 2. Public discussion on the proposed use of Headlee under­ funding settlement funds to be received pursuant to Sec­ tions 11f and 11g of the State School Aid Act of 1979, MCL 388.1611f and MCL 388.1611g. two of the lop challenger,. The fawesl 24 qualifier, will make up lhe feature race lineup. Al 2 p.m. more than 90 race teams will have practice al the paved, one-half mile Marne oval. Time trials will begin a 4 p.m. with the first preliminary heat race at 7 p.m. Kalamazoo Speedway... Over in Kalamazoo last Saturday night a number of local driver, look their car, to the track. While no local driver, aossed the line firn there were a number of respectable finishes In the Super Late Models division Larry Dahlke, Brandon Lyons, and Kevin Malosh all gained some points in the overall standings. Brandon Lyons gathered the most points after finishing second in the feature race. In the Factory Stocks, Brad Shellenbarger missed winning his first feature race by a few inches after leading for 23 of the 25 laps. Brian Bergakker, John Termeer, and Gary Vanaradal also had strong finishes. This week at Kalamazoo Speedway there will be a full ihree-in-one show featuring the Nascar Winston Racing Series Super Late Models. Limited Late Models, and Factory Slocks. Admission is $10. Also, coming up on July 3rd is the 33-car. 33-lap, three wide stall for the Factory Stock class. The winner takes home $1,000 in this competitive event. The night will wrap-up with the largest fireworks show al the Speedway. Admission for lhe night is $12. SOFTBALL SCORES ----------------------------------------- ——------------------- 1 Hastings Standings Mens Softball League A League Blarney Stone (Black)............................... 6-1 Olde Towne Tavern A"s ............................. 5-1 Carpenter Plumbing .................................. 5-3 Blarney Stone (Mad Dawgs)...................4-4 No Preference Towing............................... 2-3 Gale Plumbing ............................................. 1-5 Dairy Quccn/True Value .......................... 0-6 TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE: (616) 623-9225 Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education Delton Kellogg Schools Stone, cont. from page 11 WAL*MART Portrait studio Photographer Will Be Available These 5 Days Only: Thursday, June 24 through Monday, June 28 Photography Hours: 10:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. Hastings, (West M-43) Hurry! One Wook Only! B League Varney Const................................................ 5-1 Hastings Mfg................................................... 5-2 Jarman/Lydy Builders.............4-1 Newton Well Service.................................. 3-3 TNR................................................................ -2-4 Olde Towne Tavern Boys........................... 1-4 Complete Lawn Care...................................1-6 Home Run Leaders - C. Herrings I0.T. Lubitz 7, M. Smith 7, B. Miller 5, J. Lyons 5. S. Hubbert 5, E. Carr 5, T. Wilder 5. Last Week’s Results Mfg. 15, TNR 6; TNR 18. Lawn Care 4; Varney Const. 14, OTT Boys 9; Gale Plumbing 14, DQ/Truc Value 8; OTT A'S 17. Mad Dawgs 5; Mad Dawgs 18, No Preference 8; Jarman Const. 15, Newton Well Service I; Carpenter Plumb 32, Blarney Stone (black) 22; Blarney Stone (Black) 19. Carpenter Plumb. 17. This Week's Games Thursday, June 24 - 6:30, Blarney Stone (Black) vs. Madd Dawgs; 7:30, Blarney Stone (Litack) vs. Gale Plumbing; 8:30, OTT A’s vs. Gale Plumbing; 9:30, OTT A* vs. No Pref. Tawing. Friday, June 25 - 6:30. Jarman Const, vs. Lawn Care; 7:30, Jarman Const, vs. OTT Boys; 8:30, Carpenter Plumbing vs. Dairy Queen/Truc Value. e �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24. 1999 - Page 13 lake Odessa NELLIS British bom Margaret Carlson (left) relates tidbits with Eleanor Potter of the L.O. Greenhouse. The limit was reached on reservations for the Lake Odessa High School alumni ban­ quet June 26. Late registrations had their checks returned after the 300 limit was reached. The Depot/Muscum will be open from noon to 6 pm. with an exhibit of all the available composite pictures of graduating classes of the Lake Odessa High School from 1923 to 1963 plus many from earlier years. The public is invited. Next week brings the start of a very full July on the local calendars. First will be the Lake Odessa Fair parade Thursday, July I, starting at 10 a.m. The parade route is from the village park to the fairgrounds with band, color guard, scout groups, farm machinery, noisy fire trucks and Grand Marshal Geneievc Hoppough riding in style at the near lead. Gen is being honored by the Lake Odessa Fair Board in appreciation of her volunteer efforts in the years she lived in Lake Odessa. She now lives in Big Rapids. She was a tireless worker on the fair committees, for the village, the histori­ cal society and more. She was well known at the bowling alley. She is the mother of two daughters now in Hastings and Big Rapids. There will be a reception in her honor from 2 to 4 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, Central United Methodist Church. Coming Saturday, July 3, will be Ait in the Park, with about 200 exhibitors at the Village park. There i^a foil slate of enter­ tainment at the bandstand. There arc picnic tables with benches for the lucky ones. Lawn chairs arc a good idea if one wants to sit to enjoy the music and other acts. Of course, there is lots to choose from by way of food, including bratwurst sandwiches, breasted chicken, tacos, desserts and more at various booths. This is a good time to do some Christmas shopping with all the novel items on sale at the dozens of booths. This is the 25th year for An in the Park. The Arts Commission invites the public to an exhibit at the Depot/Muscum with high­ lights and more from 25 years of the art shows. This will be convenient for fair goers as well as the Arts patrons. There will be scrapbooks cud more. Lakewood United Methodist Church held its Bible School last week under the direc­ tion of John Waite. The theme was “Son Castles.” The young fry enjoyed songs, crafts and lessons eac.i day. They per­ formed their new songs Sunday for Father^ Day. Marge Barcroft of Carlton Center had orthopedic surgery June 9 at Spectrum Central. After three days, she was trans­ ferred to a rehabilitation facility on Kalamazoo Street SE. She has therapy there daily. Tom Nicthamcr of Woodland presented his slide program on the cathedrals of Europe at the June meeting of United Methodist Women of Central UM Church June 14. He also had a series of slides of the National Cathedral at Washington D.C. over more than 40 years as it was in the final stages of completion. He had slides of OOM in Germany. St. Paul’s and others in England, Notre Dame in France and others. Life-Line Screening for the public will be done at Fellowship Hall at 912 Fourth Avenue on Monday, June 28. Registration in advance is necessary. The toll-free num­ ber to call is 1-800-407-4557. There is a fee for each of four non-invasive tests. The tests cover carotid vascular, abdominal aneurysm, ankle brachial index and osteo­ porosis screening. Story hours for the Lake Odessa Community Library summer program with a tropical theme will be Wednesdays. Next week the youngsters from kindergarten through eighth grade will meet at the library. There they will be introduced to a squawking parrot. There will be a secret reader. Reports from the librarians are that 80 attended the first week’s hour when the participants made Chinese lanterns and had a secret reader. Next week there will be a report on the hula lessons yesterday at the village park. Central UMC will again have a Summer Sun day Sunday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. there will be a visitor in costume to relate about his encounter with Jesus. Last week’s visi­ tor, who also appeared during the Sunday morning service, was portrayed by Krystal Handley. Fun on the lawn is part of the schedule for each of the classes younger than adults. The afternoon circle of UMW was the host group for coffee hour Sunday at Central’s Fellowship Hall. A cake decorated for Fathers’ Day was the center of the table. Larry Rohrbacher was recognized as hav­ ing the eldest child present, a 40-something son, Mike. Don Goodemoot and Ed Reiser each had three generations present. Don’s were daughter Chen Valentine of Lowell and her son, Keith. Ed’s was son Tom and grandsons Aaron and Charlie. Father of the youngest child was visitor Wesley Ng of Burton and his 2-year-old son, Jonathan. Wesley is a foster son of Emmett and Mary Kadwell. Flowers are blooming everywhere. Rambler roses are really putting on their annual show. The bedding plants set in place in late May are making their splash. Lilies are coming into bloom. The sun is at its northernmost point this week with the summer solstice coming on June 21-22. Hydranga bushes arc showy. The crew of builders working on the new pole bam office building at the fairgrounds made great strides last week. From Wednesday morning until Friday night they finished the rafters, applied the new metal roof, mounted most of the reu siding - and most of the concrete was run for the floor. One section was left with the sand showing. likely that is the spot where plumbing will be run. With less than ten days left before the start of the fair, they will likely have the building ready for use as promised. The Grand Rapids Press occasionally has a local item. One day last week Don Drewell of N. Broadway was listed as receiving his 11 gallon pin for blood dona­ tions. Holly Everly, age 9, was shown in a photo from the 1998 Ionia Free Fair with her cage of New Zealand White rabbits. Friends here were advised last week of the death of Bruce Blanchard 86, of Ionia, who died June 16. Bruce was before retire­ ment superintendent of the Ionia County Intermediate School district. In retirement he was very active in MARSP. He served as chapter president and for many years since he was legislative chairman. This entailed making many trips to Lansing for commit­ tee meetings, observing the legislature, and reporting to the Ionia county chapter on proposed legislation that affects retirees from the school systems. , Altha Gariock, 83, of Wacousta died June 12. As a teenaged girl she lived with her Wolford grandparents on their farm west of town and attended LOHS, where she grad­ uated in 1935. She was the widow of Byri Gariock. Her maiden name was Beagle. Among the county^ real estate transac­ tions are listings for sale of the Barronc house on Emerson Street to Irma Galaviz; the Galaviz house to Filomcno Galaviz Jr.; the sale of a piece of land from the former Hullibcrger farm on Tasker Road and Jordan Lake Street to Tom and Mindy Thompson; transfer of a site from Keith and Lzura Wilcox to Paul and Robin Holaski on Section 27. The village includes portions of sections 26 and 27, 33 and 34. Birthdays this week include Marie Pickens June 23, Marge Beach of Morrison Lake on June 29 and Rodger Stowell of Woodland June 30. Anniversaries include Emmett and Mary Kadwell on June 23, Dick and Julie Nelson of Eagle Point June 25 and the Roger Hamps of Morrison Lake on June 28. This is anniversary number 58 for them. Most weeks this column is sent to the JAd Graphics by FAX. Last week^ column was too faint for the editor to read. The writer had left town by then so there was no column. A rev;sion of some items will be included in todays issue. Bob and Doris Huyck attended a class reunion June 15 at Carson City with a noon meal served at a church. Some of Bob’s classmates came from Alabama for the occasion. Each was asked to relate what was his 15 minutes of fame during his life­ time. One member from Grand Rapids had chanced to be in New York City when a stretch limo appeared. Out stepped Tally Salavas. The lady’s daughter asked if he would be photographed along with the Workmen are on the roof of the new office building for the Lake Odessa Fair. mother. He consented and she is proud of her picture with the TV star from his detec­ tive show “Kojak.” Bob repeated his song to a classmate in a rural school long before high school. The summer ballgames on the fair­ grounds infield concluded on Saturday for most teams. The Rev. Leonard Putnam who served the Nashville UM Church from 1975 to 1984 died in Grand Rapids last week. Until the 1968 denominational merger, he served in the EUB conference starting in 1949. He and wife Amy moved to Rockford, where he served as associate pastor until they moved to Clark Retirement Community. His ser­ vice of celebration was held at the Rockford UM Church Sunday afternoon. Burial fol­ lowed at the Putnam Cemetery in Tom Niethamer and Marie Pickens discuss European travel, which both have experienced, at the United Methodist Women's meeting June 14. Jan Stoddard (right) from the LDS library discusses research facilities with Jackie Gilliland. Krystal Handley. Skyler Friend of Barber Road, Ginny Kruisenga help to bold aloft the colorful circle during recreation time at Central UMC Son Days had their 50th anniversary. The Jerry Yonkcrscs, the Gary Coates couple, the Lester Yonkers, the Joe Coates couple were in Corydon, Ind., on the June 12 weekend for the graduation of Yvctta Coates brother. Jerry and Jan’s son, Jacob, lives at Corydon with his wife Shannon, a sister of Yvctta. Belinda Case of Lake Odessa was award­ ed her one gallon pin for blood donation in a Grand Rapids blood drive. At tht June bloodmobile in town, Phil Shettcriy of Henderson Road received his 10 gallon pin. Voting for school board members took place on Monday. With no contest for the two seats, incumbents Joel Pepper and Perry Strimback were the only candidates to appear on the ballot. Voting was in the East campus annex, the former shop-ag building for Odessa and Berlin township voters. The election board was less than busy at midday. Death has come to pastor Austin Regicr of Kentucky. He served the Potterville church, Carson City and other churches in West Michigan. His wife Hinako was a popular speaker for church women's groups with her interpretation of Japanese culture and her hands-on demonstrations of Origami. After retirement, the couple moved south, where Hinako was employed by an oriental auto maker. She served as a trainer for their Japanese employees, teach­ ing them how to use supermarkets and negotiate other aspects of American life. Last week Fourth Avenue was like a ghost town. There were no cars to be seen for blocks. However, there often was a double row of orange cones and sometimes a triple row as paving crews laid new blacktop in strips from M-50 to First Street. As yet the parking spots are not yet marked. This is a big improvement. The fragrance of fresh tar remains in the air despite some welcome rain. The quality sign for Dr. Jerry Licari’s dental practice has been moved from the south side doorway onto the public parking lot to the front of the Doane building at his new entrance. With Dr. Richard Barnett now next door in the former Braden build­ ing, the dental practice could expand into the former medical quarters. Amish workmen from VermontvilleCharlotte area are rapidly erecting a new Shiawassee County. Pam Mulder, wife of Tom, of Goodemoot Road is the daughter of Ross Tellier, 54, of Nunica, who died June 3. Grandson Sidney Mulder is a survivor, along with the widow and Pam’s sister of Allendale. Linda Kimmel is on the dean’s list for Sienna Heights College of Adrian for building on the fairgrounds. Heavy posts were installed last week using a posthole digger, industrial size, bracing mounted to spring semester. Myron (Mike) and Lois (McCaul) Goodemoot of Goodemoot Road had their 59th wedding anniversary June 22. On the same day Dr. A.L. VanZyl and wife Carol keep the sides upright, and rafters were put into place. Each day their progress is mea­ surably noted. The new building, 60’xll’ will house the fair offices and a meeting room, plus other features The building is to have several functions. The first fair brochures arc in stores. The program runs from June 30 through July 5. Likely there will no longer be a need for the huge rental tent. One new feature on Friday. July 2, is to be a lace demonstration at 3 p.m. There is no listing for Ladies’ Day this year. The midway opens at 5 p.m. Wednesday with a new carnival company. The Skerbcck Carnival is offering five hours of rides for $10. Fireworks arc planned for both Sunday, July 4 and Monday, July 5, at 10 p.m. or a bit later. The degree of darkness usually determines the starting time for this feature. Mary Jane Carlson and the Dale Mossburgs hosted the Alcthians of Central UMC on June 8 at Morrison Lake. A record number attended the picnic mex’ on the front lawn of the iakrshorc. President Helen Miller presided at the brief business meet­ ing. Class members will be selling tickets and working at the 44th Alethian and Friends chicken barbecue Friday, July 9. They will also provide snacks for one of the Summer Son Days in July. Semester exams concluded June 10 al Lakewood High School. Classes were dis­ missed for the year on Friday noon. Al mid­ day earlier in the week, there was a dedica­ tion of a new tree and park bench on the playground of West Elementary School in memory of Susan Aspinall, who died in the spring. She was a much loved teacher in the West building. Her husband attended and brought her dogs about whom her pupils had heard so much. He spoke to lhe assem­ bled faculty and students. Her father brought along a large jar of sand from her beloved Lake Michigan beach at Ludington. The sand was sprinkled on the grounds. At the conclusion of the brief memorial the children released a host of balloons in her favorite color, purple. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met June 12 in lhe air-conditioned Depot/Muscum with 31 present. Two ladies from the Latter-day Saints reference library on Leonard Street in Grand Rapids were present. They gave their audience much beneficial information on searches. Margaret Carlson spoke on references for England, Scotland and Canada. She came from England to Michigan in 1957. She related that many immigrants of the Mormon faith came to the USA by an unusual route. Those from the Scandanavian countries would travel to the North Sea, cross by boat, traverse England by train, board a Mormon ship at Liverpool and sail to New Orleans. From there they would travel overland to the state of choice. See LAKE 0, continued page 14 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24, 1999 New shelter plan to be negotiated...continued from "We're going to document everything very well," Reynolds said. "Based on current building and land cost, the value of the completed project should be in excess of $450,000 or more. This will represent a very good value to the county taxpayers," the Humane Society said in the proposal. "We feel this proposal is the simplest and most cost effective way to accomplish the project. There is no risk to the county financially and the end result is a quality facility purchased at a bargain price, built and financially supported by the citizens of Barry County," lhe proposal said. While called the shelter project here "a fairly unusual situation for a county" and the Humane Society's proposal "a good opportunity for the county" and a good in­ vestment for $150,000. "What makes this unusual is that the proposal is to build a new building on a parcel of land and have that be the gift to the county," he said. Normally, gifts to a county are simply a parcel of land or an ex­ isting building, White noted. The Humane Society's proposal changes "the situation a little bit" in terms of what issues have to be addressed to protect the county's interests. White said, noting that his previous letter outlining county proce­ dures was based on the county taking the leading role in construction after the Shel­ ter Committee raised the funds. One of the big issues expected to be dropped is the need for competitive bidding. White now says the county's purchasing policy allows the board to waive the bid­ ding at its discretion. "A few years ago you would have to go with your minimum bid and you would not have been able to waive it. There was an amendment in lhe revenue sharing laws that said all public projects over $20,000 had to be competitive bid with very limited exception. That was in place for three or four years and was repealed about three years ago. White said. The county previously wanted to require competitive bidding for the shelter project, in keeping with procedures used in other county building projects. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said after the meeting that Humane Society President "Kathy Wiggins and Steve De­ Boer both (previously) publicly agreed that wc would do the county bid process. Some of the others on the (shelter) committee won't agree to that (because of offers of volunteer labor and materials for the shelter project to keep the cost as low as possi­ ble). However, in view of lhe Humane Soci­ ety’s proposal to take on the construction responsibilities, Bailey indicated the board could take a more relaxed stance if it ap­ proves the final agreement. "...Let’s don’t hash over past issues that aren't significant regarding the new pro­ posal," Bailey said at the meeting. "If there are issues where he (White) says we have to hold hard and fast, I think then that we have to hold hard and fast for the best interests of the county... So, well %c. Hopefully it works out," he said after the meeting. According to the County Board's vote this week. White will negotiate details of TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION AUGUST 3. 1999 PROPOSAL TO INCREASE MILLAGE FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES Shalt the previous voted increase of .3 mills of the 15 mill tax limitation be increased by an additional ,50 mills (50= per $1.000 of Taxable Value) upon taxable real and tangible personal property within Yankee Springs Township; and shall the Township levy such increase for fire protection and emergency services for the years 1999 through 2004 inciisive. which if levied will raise in first year of levy an estimated sum of $62,000? ------ 1 YES | NO HOPE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS MILLAGE PROPOSAL On August 3, 1999 the Electors of HOPE TOWN­ SHIP will have the opportunity to vote on a proposal for additional millage for the general operation of the Township. The original amount of 1 full mill has, through the years, been rolled back to 0.7602. Ap­ proval of this proposal would bring the amount back to a full Imill. which would raise an additional $13,864.00. For a property with a Taxable Value of $50,000 this millage increase would cost an estimated additional of $11.99. The actual language of the ad is given in Tie legal ad that also appears in this paper. There will also be a County proposal dealing with this same amount of millage. If both proposals should pass, only one may be collected. We would ask that each registered voter carefully consider this proposal when going to the polls on TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1999 and casting your ballot. THE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION AUGUST 3, 1999 PROPOSAL FOR RENEWAL OF FIRE PROTECTION MILLAGE Shall the previously voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation in Johnstown Township, Barry County, be renewed at 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) in the years 1999-2002 inclusive for fire protection purposes and shall the township levy such millage during such years, which levy shall raise in the first year an estimated $55,089.00? 2] YES Q NO PROPOSAL FOR RENEWAL OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT MILLAGE Shall the previously voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation in Johnstown Township, Barry County, be renewed at 1/2 mill ($0.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) in the years 1999-2002, inclusive for road improvement purposes and shall the town­ ship levy such millage during such years, which levy shall raise in the first year an estimated $23,572.00? 2] YES NO lhe Humane Society's proposal with one representative, of the Shelter Committee, which will be Jim Brown, who is a Soci­ ety Board member and a Shelter Committee leader; County Administrator Michael Brown and County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, who in the past has been a negotiator be­ tween the committee and lhe board. After Tuesday's meeting, Reynolds said he was pleased with the board's action. "I think this is one giant step forward." Reynolds said. "Everybody’s moving in lhe right direction. I think it went very well." He said he hopes the final draft of the proposal can be generated in a week and that perhaps a special County Board meet­ ing can be held to vote on the document before lhe next regular meeting July 13. Commissioner Bob Wenger, who made lhe motion to negotiate, which included input from Bailey and Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie, said after the meeting that lhe society’s proposal has "changed lhe whole atmosphere on who is responsible for what. 1 think that was never said that they would build the building and give it to us. 1 had never heard that before. This puls a whole new light on this... Hopefully, this (negotiation session) is something that will make this thing move forward. "This is an avenue for the te*o sides to come together and come back to this board for final approval," Wenger said at the meeting. "All parties have questions... It takes a little massaging... to make this all fit. "I’m surprised and happy that we have the full support of the board... " Wenger said. He also praised DeBoer's role in the project. page 1 Commissioner Clare Tripp, chairwoman of the County Board's Central Services Committee which oversees shelter opera­ tions, said the final draft of the society's proposal should be "crystal clear" for both sides before the board gives its final ap­ proval. Tripp made reference to a June 17 Cen­ tral Services Committee meeting that she set with members of the Shelter Commit­ tee to "put an end to all the negative com­ ments and get this project under way. "I want to see this project completed in a positive manner... One of my concerns with this (proposal) is that this building will be a public building, owned by the county. I feel it's our responsibility to make sure that it's properly built and safe for all the citizens of Barry County. If there's a problem later on, we will be re­ sponsible...," Tripp said. "We do appreciate the efforts that have been put forth, from lhe smallest donor to the largest donor and the time and concern over this need for a new animal control building," County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said after the meeting. White also said this week that the county would not have to hold the Shelter Com­ mittee’s funds in escrow if the Humane So­ ciety's proposal is accepted. Some donors to the project have said they would want their money back if it was turned over to lhe county, committee members have said. He still wants the county to check into any deed restrictions that might be part of the title to the land on Industrial Park Drive for the new shelter site that has been donated by Richard Groot, chairman of E. Tyden Inc., parent company of the Hast­ REGISTRATION NOTICE To The Qualified Electors of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1999 Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living in the following Cities and Townships who is not already registered to vote may register with their re­ spective Clerk on Tuesday, July 6. 1999, THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to be eligible to vote in the August 3,1999 Spe­ cial Election for Barry County Proposal No. 1 - Renewal of the E-9-1-1 Cen­ tral Dispatch millage and Barry County Proposal No. 2 - Proposal to Estab­ lish Separate Tax Limitation. Hope Township, Johnstown Township, Maple Grove Township, Rutland Charter Township and Yankee Springs Township see Notices placed elsewhere in the newspaper REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK. TO RECEIVE AN ABSENT VOTER BALLOT. CONTACT YOUR TOWNSHIP OR CITY CLERK. CLERKS: DEBORAH S. MASS IMINO ASSYRIA TWP CLERK 7475 COX RD BELLEVUE. Ml 49021 PHONE (616) 758-4003 TRACY MITCHELL BALTIMORE TWP CLERK 100 E DOWLING RD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 DEBRA DE'VEY-PERRY BARRY TWP CLERIC 155 E ORCHARD ST DELTON. Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 623-5171 WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TWP CLERK 85 WELCOME RD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-5990 LORNA WILSON CASTLETON TWP CLERK 915 REED ST NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 PHONE (517) 852-9193 (Home) PHONE (517) 852-9479 (Office) BONNIE L. CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TWP CLERK 885 RIVER RD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-9690 (Office) PHONE (616) 945-3291 (Home) SYLVIA FORSTER HOPE TWP CLERK 5463 S M-43 HWY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-2464 EMILY HARRISON IRVING TWP CLERK 6925 PARMALEE RD MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9915 EVERIL MANSHUM HAS! iNGS CITY CLERK 201 E STATE ST HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-2468 JUNE DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TWP CLERK 1815 LACEY RD DOWLING, Ml 49050 PHONE (618) 721-9905 SUSAN K. BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TWP CLERK 9752 EVART RD NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TWP CLERK 11031 WILDWOOD RD SHELBYVILLE. Ml 49344 PHONE (616)672-7149 NORMA JEAN CAMPBELL PRAIRIEVILLE TWP CLERK 10115 S NORRIS RD DELTON. Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 623-2664 ROBIN MCKENNA RUTLAND CHARTER TWP CLERK 2461 HEATH RD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-2194 DONNA M. STAGRAY THORNAPPLE TWP CLERK 200 E MAIN ST. MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 PHONE (616) ’95-7202 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TWP CLERK 156 S MAIN WOODLAND. Ml 48897 PHONE (616) 367-4915 (Office) PHONE (616) 367-4094 (Home) JANICE C. LIPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TWP CLERK 284 N BRIGGS RD MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9091 ings-based Tyden Seal Co. and the Viking Corporation. Tripp said that according to Central Ser­ vices Committee minutes of May 12, 1998, Groos said the land would have to be returned to Viking if it was not used for an animal shelter. "I don't see that as being an issue as tar as the board is concerned," Bailey said. White also said he would no longer rec­ ommend that lhe county hold the title be­ fore construction begins if the county ap­ proves the Society's proposal. The land still needs to be surveyed and needs to be part of the criteria in the option to purchase agreement. White said. State law requires a survey of land "if engaging in public work of $15,000 or more," he said. A walk-over environmental assessment of the site is still recommended by While. He also wants the county io hire a li­ censed architect to look over the building plans and oversee construction. A registered engineer prepared the plans for the Shelter Committee. "State law does say that the county shall not be engaged in the construction of a public work without hiring a licensed ar­ chitect who prepares the plans and who also oversees construction and approves materials...." White said, because the pub­ lic will be using the building and the county has to insure that it is constructed soundly and safely and is built according to specifications. "That doesn't mean that they have to reinvent the wheel or redesign the build­ ing..." See SHELTER, cont. page IS LAKE 0, cont. from page I3 This demonstrated that not all immigrants came through the port of New York. Jan Stoddard spoke on other aspect* of their facilities such as reels of census records. Several guests attended for the first time. As in some previous meetings, cousins met for the first lime at the ICGS meeting. One Grand Rapids couple, via e-mail, arranged for a chat room partner to come on Saturday so they could meet. Julia Ward of Carson City was the hostess. John and Carolyn Jackson are happy to have their first grandchild, a baby boy, Lucas Hunter, bom to Ross and Elisa Jackson of Clinton Trail on June 8. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boenmye in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Golden Moments. Inc., to Prime Financial.Inc., a Michi­ gan Corporation Mortgagee, dated July S. 1998, and recorded on August 6. 1990. in Document Number 1016173 Barry County Records, Michi­ gan and Assignment of Rents and Losses dated July 6,1998 and recorded August 6.1998 in Doc­ ument Number 1016174 Berry County Records, Mcnigan. on wncn mongage mere is cusmeo to be due at the date hereof the sum at Two Hun­ dred Thousand Six Hundred Ninety and 16/100 ($200,60016) inducing interest at 19% per an­ num. Under the power of the sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wffl be foreclosed oy a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 ;00 o'clock p.m., on Thursday. July 15. 1999. Said premises are situated in Townstfcp of Bal­ timore. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAD SECTION 14 FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE EAST 20 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS; THENCE WEST 20 RODS; THENCE NORTH 16 ROOS TO POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO THAT PART OF SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 14; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE 379 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE EAST. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST-WEST 1/4 LWE OF SAD SECTION 14. 10000 FEET THENCE NORTH. 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES EAST 246 FEET; THENCE EAST 207 28 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 210.00 FEET; THENCE WEST 537.28 FEET TO THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 UNE, THENCE NORTH 121 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LHE OF SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 6 WEST. DISTANT 264 00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAD SECTION; THENCE EAST PAR ALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 330 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARAL­ LEL WITH SAD NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LME. 26 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 66 DEGREES 59 MINUTES WEST. 246 00- FEET. THENCE WESTERLY 100 FEET. MORE OR LESS TO A POINT OF SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LWE. DISTANCE 11500 FEET SOUTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 115 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES The redemption period shall bo 12 (norths from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such safe. Dated: May 26. 1999 Prime Financial. Inc. a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 10300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (7/1) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24, 1999 - Page 15 SHELTER, continued He cited an attorney general's opinion that dealt with the same statute that said a school district still had to hire an architect of its own even though the contractor had retained an architect. White said it was good news that the Michigan Department of Agriculture, which oversees regulations pertaining to animal shelters, has said the proposed plans for the Barry County shelter "appear to comply with state regulations." The MDA also doesn't foresee a problem with licensing the proposed facility if it is built as planned, he said. Another design issue that has to be taken into account is to make sure the building complies with lhe Americans With Dis­ abilities Act. While said. Central Services session paved way to shelter accord However, even after a sort of "meeting of the minds" Thursday, it was evident that two crucial issues remained, which still have to be negotiated: (1) The County Board wanted all of the donated money collected by volunteers to be put into an escrow account but the shel­ ter committee said the funds belonged to lhe people, some of whom said they would want their money back if it was turned over to the county. (2) The County Board wanted lhe con­ He also said the option to purchase agreement should insure that the Humane Society has adequate liability insurance and that the county should be named as an addi­ tional third party. "There are a lot of is­ sues. overall, which the county still needs to be greatly concerned with." White con­ cluded. "I think this proposal, as a formal proposal, does have the effect of limiting liability for the county..." Eight citizens spoke during the public comment session of this week's County Board meeting, prior to While's appearance. Some of their comments follow. Kathy Wiggins, Humane Society Presi­ dent, read a letter of endorsement for the society's proposal from Sheriff Steve De­ Boer. "I would like to strongly encourage you to work with them to accept the new pro­ posal " DeBoer said in the letter. "It appears that we are on the brink of solving the long-standing problem of the animal shelter. I truly believe that it would be most beneficial to the people of Barry struction project to go through the bidding process, but the committee wanted that waived so that construction could begin now in order to meet lhe board-imposed Dec. 31 deadline. Blanch? Munjoy, tretsur«*of Rutland Charter Township, said the county has the backing of the county chapter of the Michigan Townships Association. "There are procedures to follow, there are laws in the state of Michigan to follow. When all these residents generously gave their money to this Animal Shelter 2000, they did not give it with the intention that they, too, were going to be the builders, the suppliers and the rule," Munjoy said. "This is done by the county. This is a county animal shelter. Keep it fair, keep it right. I'm glad that they've done iL I'm Continued from page 12 "When we won everybody rushed to lhe floor,” Finkbeiner said. "We took a bus load of people down for the game. The gym was sold out during the freshman game.” With Finkbeiner and fellow classmate /Kavii^e /Licenses not given freely, and he didn : believe the $150,000 asked for was his either. About the competitive bidding process the board has insisted on. Reynolds said, "This creates so many problems. It can't be done that way and then have a reasonable proud of them for raising it and now that money should be turned over to the Bany County account for lhe dog shelter. Get Cullers said he thinks there should be more cooperation between the two sides, but only if the legal process is followed. Louise Odrzywolska of Hastings called the shelter project "a long awaited opportu­ nity" and said "the objective of lhe 2000 Committee is not to be the whole hog in this issue." Cooperation from county commissioners "has been long lacking," she said. "...I'm all for doing lhe right thing, but it's gotten to the point where it’s going to be their way or the populous* way. She said she takes a dim view of turning your (teed, let’s do it step by step and let's get it done. Ward Weiler of Hastings wondered why the county is still "wrangling" over shelter issues. "We're gaining ground on it," Bailey re­ sponded. Weiler noted that the county has been paying attorneys for advice on animal shel­ ter situations for years. "Who runs Barry County anyway? The attorneys?" he asked. George Cullers, a trustee of Baltimore any Shelter Committee money over to the county and said she wants commissioners to show more faith in the committee and be cooperative. Barb Cichy of Delton praised the Shelter Committee leaders, saying they have pro­ vided "magnificent leadership" She also praised everyone who gave of time, ser­ vices and money. Township, said "I would like to say on be­ half of all the Barry County residents that I think that we're very happy and apprecia­ tive of all the work lhe Shelter Committee has done on the fund-raiser. Because of the fund-raising they've done does not put them in the driver’s scat, docs noi make them the administrator in charge of funding and building the shelter, but belongs to the county, he said. Jim Rhoades, a trustee of Baltimore Township said, "Back when this -got started, the 2000 Committee was told up front lhai ’.here were certain procedures that had to be followed if they were using tax­ payers' money. The $150,000 is taxpayers* "You don't award the building to a buddy, buddy guy (without bids). That's no way to do business... I think all the legal procedures should be followed. Some think the county has d.aggcd its feet..."but I think the wheels of progress turn slow. I think this is a benefit to the county resi­ money... Whether you want to or not, there are laws you have to follow whether somebody likes it or not. 1 can't see how the county can turn over $150,000 if these procedures are not going to be followed... The contractor has to be bonded." dents that you folks make sure everything is in line." TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION AUGUST 3. 1999 MILLAGE PROPOSAL PROPOSAL TO RECOUP MILLAGE ROLLBACK Stial the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Hope Township imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said township by 2396 mills ($2396 per $1.000 of taxable value) for the period of 1999 through 2003. inclu­ sive. for general operating purposes to offset the required allocated millage rollback and shall the Township levy such increase in millage tor these purposes, "hereby raising in the first year an estimated S13.864.00? Ken VanRyn in the backcourt, the black and orange eagers always proved tough to beat. "We always pictured ourselves as the Fab Five," Finkbeiner said. "Garrett (Weatherhead) and I have played ever since we were in the Fifth grade and (Andrew) Hillman since he moved in. We're really close off the field." Finkbeiner will play basketball next year at Aquinas College. He is possibly looking at pursuing a Field in sports medicine. Boer presented the Central Services Com­ mittee with its latest proposal and said that all the county would have to do is buy the facility when it is done, if it meets the County Board's requirements. This would absolve lhe county of any liability during the construction of a new shelter. But the two outstanding issues, they said, were virtually non-negotiable. About the funds the shelter committee has raised, Reynolds told board members, "Writing a check to the county is c«npletely out of the question. It simply is never going to happen." He added that contributors gave their money freely to the shelter project and he didn't feel it was the committee's money to give away to anyone else. County Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie answered that in his position he is en­ trusted to handle taxpayers' money that was North Industrial Drive in Hastings, just north of the Viking-Tyden building. A contract with a general contractor (including payment performance bonds) for the project is still necessary. White said, so the county can have a one year warranty pe­ riod on the building in case any problems develop. He recommended that the county be a third party beneficiary of that contract with the general contractor so the county can directly deal with any problems. Liability for volunteer labor would fall on the Humane Society, according to White's view of the proposal. County to accept the proposal. The pro­ posal would expedite the process. It is an easy and clean way to solve lhe issue. The proposal makes the most economic sense and is the best use of available and local re­ sources." be said. "..Jt is the right thing to Committee members Brian Reynolds. Kathy Wiggins, Jim Brown and Steve De­ by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners and lhe Animal Sheltct 2000 Committee ironed out many of their minor differences last Thursday morning at a meeting of the County Board's Central Services Committee. The board and committee had been at odds over how to proceed with plans to build a aew animal shelter on a site on ___ YES . NO TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION AUGUST 3.1999 OVERRIDE OF MILLAGE ROLLBACK FOR OPERATING PURPOSES IN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Shall the charter millage in Rutland Charter Township be increased by .1703 mill to override the millage rollback and reauthorize the levy up to 1.0000 mill ($1.00 per 51,000 of taxable value) for the years 1999 through 2006 inclusive, which will raise estimated increased revenue of $12,914 for Operating Purposes in 1999? Richard William Chrzan, III, Freeport and Elleena Jane Newton, Freeport. RiAiard Gene Phillis. Eagle and Krystal NO Robyn Lowe. Nashville. Andrew Benjamin Davis. Wayland and Michelle Lee Chltbana, Wayland. Brian Michael Dine, Wayland and Genevieve Lynn Brady, Wayland. Jason Thomas Colosky, Delton and Allison Jean Hewitt, Delton. John Everett Enright, Delton and Christy Rcncc Rouse. Delton. Richard Lee Tompkins. Hastings and Linda Lou Ruddy, Hastings. Bernard Joseph Schlicklin. Nashville and Daphna Kaye Falamar, Nashville. George Axil Johnson, 111. Woodland and Karen Gwen Hynes, Sunfield. Dean David Hunt, Middleville and Amy Sue Weatherbee, Middleville. Bernard Fancher Barkhuff, Freeport and Kimberiin Jean Carpenter, Freeport. John Charles Dussia. Delton and Lori Ann Mellen, Middleville. TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION AUGUST 3. 1999 ROAD MILLAGE PROPOSAL Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Maple Grove Township imposed under Article IX. Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by 1 mill ($1 per thousand) tor the period of 5 (five) years. 1999 through 2003 inclusive, specifically for dust control and road maintenance within Maple Grove Township; and shall the township levy such an increase in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an es­ timated $23,500? YES NO timetable. Even if we were able to start to­ day to secure bids, it would be a long time (perhaps at least six weeks) before we could begin the (construction) process)." County Administrator Michael Brown said it was his understanding that the County Board should treat lhe shelter pro­ • A building permit from the City of Hastings. • Information about just how much money has been raised by the Animal Shel­ ter 2000 Committee. It was reported that $148,092 has been raised and another $4,000 pledged. ject just like overseeing the Courts & Law Building and jail expansion projects. But Reynolds said it's not quite the • Evidence that proper rezoning for the new shelter site has been granted by the City of Hastings. • Inspection of the premises by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. • A permit from the Department of Enviror mental Quality (DEQ). • A soil erosion and sedimentation con­ trol permit. After lhe information was provided and more discussion, Central Services Chair­ woman Clare Tripp said she felt the two sides had come closer together. MacKenzie agreed. "The fact we've got blueprints means we're making progress now," he said. "I’d like to work out the rest of these issues." They were able to come to terms on just about everything but the bidding and who keeps the funds But Reynolds said lhe best solution was the latest proposal from the shelter com­ mittee. "We really feel the solution is the pro­ posal we have brought to you today." he said. same. "When it’s in lhe best interests of to waive the bid specs, isn't it a good idea to do it?" he asked. "What we have here is a community project; it's not a county pro­ ject." The board and the shelter committee have been at odds about a new shelter for some time. Though both sides agree the current shelter is inadequate, lhe differences are over what needs to be done and how. Sometimes the debate has gotten acri­ monious. At the start of the committee's presenta­ tion Thursday morning, Jim Brown com­ plained that the volunteers had less than 24 hours to prepare for the Central Services Committee's requests for a great deal of in­ formation. He also said he had asked June 11 to get on the County Board's June 22 meeting agenda and still had not received a reply. "I think it doesn't accomplish anything to throw the insults," MacKenzie responded angrily. He later asked. ."Why would you not be willing to provide this information. Is then* something secret?" The volunteers presented a number of items of information Central Services had requested, including: • Blueprints of their plans for lhe new animal shelter facility. "When did you get these plans?" asked MacKenzie. "I'm curious why you didn't get a copy of these to Jim (Bailey) and Mike (Brown). Why the delay?" Reynolds replied, "I guess we didn't know you cared that much." Wiggins said, "I don't recall signed and sealed blueprints being requested (by lhe commissioners). Perhaps it's a miscom­ munication." Big hits give Junior Saxsons another win Brandon Johnson collect? *. three hits including two triples J Andrew Vincent smacked a horn? .an to lead the Hastings Junior Saxon 12-and-under baseball team to a 14-8 victory last week over Eaton Rapids. Aaron Fortier also contributed offensively with two hits for the winners. The win improved the team's season record to IO-3. . notice ~- Maple Grove Township Residents RESOLUTION NO. 3-99 RESOLUTION OF THE PUBLIC BODY REGARDING THE MAPLE GROVE ROAD MILLAGE FOR THE AUGUST 3, 1999 SPECIAL ELECTION. Be it resolved that Maple Grove Township does hereby adopt the resolution to place on the August 3.1999 a ballot question as fol­ lows: Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Maple Grove Township imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by 1 mill ($1 per thousand) for the period of 5 (five) years, 1999 through 2003 inclusive, specifically for dust control and road maintenance within Maple Grove Township; and shall the township levy such an in­ crease in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $23,500? Signed: Susie Butler, Maple Grove Township Clerk 852-1859 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION AUGUST 3, 1999 COUNTY PROPOSITIONS PROPOSAL NO. 1 RENEWAL OF THE E 9-1-1 CENTRAL DISPATCH MILLAGE Shall the previously voted millage within Barry County, Michigan for the operation of the county-wide E 9-1-1 emergency telephone and central dispatch system as reduced by the required millage rollback be renewed for a levy up to one (1) mill for the period of the years 2000 through 2004 inclusive, for the purpose of operating and providing county-wide E 9-1-1 emergency telephone and central dispatch services? If approved and levied, one (1) mill is estimated to raise $1,022,000.00 in the year 2000. ] YES Q NO PROPOSAL NO. 2 PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH SEPARATE TAX LIMITATION Shall separate tax limitations be established for a period of six (6) years, 2000 through 2005 inclusive or until altered by the voters of the County, for the County of Barry and the townships and intermediate school dis­ trict within the County, the aggregate of which shall not exceed seven (7) mills? County of Barry 5.87 Mills Township 1.00 Mills Intermediate School District .13 Mills □ yes Qno �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24, 1999 I---------------------------------------------------------- {COURT NEWS: A man who beat a Freeport man in a fit of anger May 17 over his former girlfiiend was given a onc-year delayed sentence in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. Matthew Entrican. 30. of Middleville, pleaded guilty to the assault charge in ex­ change for three other charges being dis­ missed. Entrican was arrested after police pulled him away from the man he was beating in the victim's Irving Township home. female througn the window. Deputies from the Barry County Sheriff's Department reported they arrived at the home after being dispatched to a domestic assault complaint at about 11 p.m. Entrican told police he went to the home and found his girlfriend with the other man and became enraged. When deputies arrived, they heard screaming, and observed two males and a Entrican was observed by police pushing lhe female across the room and then repeat­ edly striking the other man in the face and head with his closed fists "Due to the extremely violent nature of the assault, the size of the perpetrator and the confined area, I attempted to surprise the subject before he could offer resis­ tance," reported one deputy. 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Esti­ mate actual running of the pro­ duction part also. For immediate consideration contact MAN­ POWER, at 127 N. Market Street, Hastings, at 616-948­ 3000. (Located behind River Bend Travel). EOE.__________ DIE DESIGNER: Auto Cad 14 experience a must. Building and designing experience de­ sired. Experience with line and prog dies, either building or deFor immediate consid­ eration contact MANPOWER, 127 N. Market Street. Hastings, at 948-3000. (Located behind River Bend Travel). EOE NURSING UNIT CLERKS: PART-TIME, 1ST A 2ND SHIFT, EVERY OTHER WEEKEND. Pennock Hospital 15 seeking part-time employees to act as clerical support forunits. Thisjob is responsible for main­ tain^ communications between the unit, physician, nurses, an­ cillary staff members and other departmental personnel; main­ taining the petrent chans; main­ taining cleanliness of the unit; assisting in lifting patients and equipment; and triding in trans­ port ofpatients and specimens or messages. Medical technology and office experience arc desired. Nursing Assistant experience a plus, must be able to type 35/ wpm. Please send resume with cover letter or apply in person at Pennock Hospital, Attn: Human Resources, 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings, Mi 49058. EOE CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSITANT, FULL-TIME: Full-time Certified Medi- ii As­ sistant wanted for busy physician's office in Hastings. Responsibilities to include front office/receptionist type activities, as well as direct patient care. Experience with children desired, but not required. Please submit resume/application with cover letter to: Pennock Hospital, Attn: Human Resources Department, 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings. MI 49058 EOE.____________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St. Freeport. MI EOE //<//> Wan’tid ■______ / <// Rt ill JANITORIAL FLOOR CLEANING & SANITA­ TION. Looking for full-time Kson for night cleaning in ton Retail Food Store. 10pm6am. $8.00 an hour, benefits available. Criminal history check. Call 1-800-888-3990 STAFFMARK IS NOW TAK­ ING APPLICATIONS FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS. Both entry and advanced posi­ tions available. Contact Staffmark at 948-8555 ask for Jody, EOE._________________ PERMANENT TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED: CDL Class A required. Ability to pass drug screen. Travel mainly in the tri-state area. If interested and meet these requirements, con­ tact Staffmark 725 W. State StHastings or call 616-948-8555. EOE._______________________ LOCAL MANUFACTURER is currently accepting applica­ tions for production workers on 2nd shift This well estab­ lished company is located in the Middleville area, offering a great benefit package with $12 plus upon hire. You must have a verifiable work history, well established work ethics, and the ability to pass a drug screen. For immediate consid­ eration contact STAFFMARK 725 W. State Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or call us at 948-8555.__________________ CASHIER: Part-time. Looking for responsible individual who likes working with the public. Cash register experience pre­ ferred. References required. Ap­ ply at Superette 205 N. Michi­ gan, Hastings. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-800-426­ 3085 Ext 1400 24hn. ANTRIM COUNTY: 4.8 roll­ ing park like wooded acres, ideal camping recreation spot sea­ sonal road access, includes bull­ dozed driveway and camping spot, electricity available. $ 14.900; S500 down; $ 180/mo.; land contract. Northern Land Company. 1-800-963-3118. or www.northemlandco.com ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT 1st floor, all new, $450. month plus electric. Working adults only. 616-945-9283._________ SALON OR OFFICE WZ PARKING, central air, waler included, excellent location. 128 W. Mill-Hastings, $500/mo. 948­ .0430 or 945-9467.___________ FOR LEASE: I bdrm. 2nd floor apt. water included, stove, & refrigerator, in Hastings. $400/ mo. 948-0430 or 945-9467. HIGH ROOF LEER CAP WITH sliding windows A locks, fits 1999 super duty long box, asking $900.(X>; bedliner that also fits smjdc. $75.00,616-374-7481 PRECIOUS MOMENTS, Over 100 figurines to choose from in­ cluding members only and re­ tired pieces. Many from the early 80s. (616) 945-5847._________ FOR SALE. Yard Bug, riding mower. Used 3 times. Ph. 945­ 9368. \ ntii/nt \ ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MAR­ KET- SUNDAY, JUNE 27. OVER 400 EXHIBITORS IN EVERY TYPE OF ANTIQUEOVER 200 DEALERS UN­ DER COVER. SHOW IS RAIN OR SHINE 7:30 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. FREE PARK­ ING. $3.00 ADM. AT THE FAIRGROUNDS RIGHT IN ALLEGAN, MICH. EXHIBI­ TOR INFO. 410-735-3333. REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessary. I -800­ 672-9604,__________________ ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments leu than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888, WINDOW & GLASS RE­ PAIR: replacement windows, roofing, vinyl siding, remodel­ ing. and new construction, call DLB Construction for free esti­ mate. 616-623-2598. NEXTEL, Cellular, Digital, Long Distance. Paging, & Internet A ccess, Delton 616-623­ 8901 .toll free 888-244-8206 THE TREE MAN COMPANY Expert tree and stump re­ moval: trimming, cabling. Fully insured and workman's comp. 962-7854,721-8826. TREE TRIMMING & RE­ MOVAL: Fully insured. We leave your yard dean.' 795-7575 HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES”. HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES!? CALL 616-948­ 4093. recommended the delayed sentence for En­ trican based on his lack of a criminal his­ tory and Entrican's claim that the incident resulted from a one-time Jack of self con­ trol "which is understandable under the cir­ cumstances." said Kuzava. Attorney Thomas Dutcher said his client is remorseful and has apologized to the vic­ tim. "I lost control," Entrican told Judge James Fisher. "I didn't handle the situation when I found out what had been going on with my girlfriend of nine years." Fisher told Entrican he would consider the crime a "one time" incident that is out of character fur you," he said. "I think you have an excellent chance of being success­ ful." He will be sentenced June 15.2000. In other recent court business: • Ray Woodmansee, 32, of Dowling was scheduled to be sentenced on his conviction of violating probation by drinking alcohol and testing positive for marijuana. His sentence has been delayed until July 29, however, while he completes four weeks of intensive, outpatient alcohol treatment. Woodmansee was serving probation for a previous conviction of third offense drunk driving. "On June 15, 1998, and July 20, 1998, he was charged with drunk driving, third of­ fense," said Kuzava. "So, he had two pend­ ing drunk driving charges. He was given the opportunity have one dismissed and ADOPTION: A loving, finan­ cially stable couple dram to adopt a healthy Caucasian in­ fant Please call Bruce or Barb at 1-N0-37I-0H1 or Monica, our adoption worker al 414­ 384-0201 was given an 18-month cap on the mini­ mum sentence so he was fully aware of the possibility of the court sending him to prison. The court would have been fully justified in doing so." LOSE WEIGHT- AMAZING METABOLISM BREAK­ THROUGH: Quick A Easy! Free samples. Call Dorris at 616­ 248-7707. Charlton Park. "He violated probation two days after his ( oiiitniiiiily \tili( 4 THE NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1940 will be celebrating their 59th Class Reunion. There will be an open party at Goodtime Pizza on July 24th from 3-6.__________ HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help? Deb! consolidation, income property, home impro rement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800- I dr Sale \tila FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they arc eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604. danger of significant injury." Police tackled Entrican and removed a ba­ ton from his rear pocket, which the victim told police he believed the man was going to use to kill him, based on earlier, re­ peated threats. The victim, despite receiving numerous cuts to his face and head, refused medical treatment and the incident is still under in­ vestigation. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava 1997 REGENCY OLDS 98, burgundy. 46,000 miles, mint condition, leather interior, loaded. $16,000 obo, 616-367­ 4198 FOR SALE 1987 Dodge Aries. As is or part out Had wiring fire. 795-3632._____________ TRANS AM 94, excellent condition, high mileage, must sell! 517-852-0977___________ 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White, power windows, power locks, 6 changer cd player, towing package, well maintained, in great condition inside* out. $17,000080.948­ 0502_______________________ 93 VOYAGER LE loaded, high mileage, must see! $6,900 OBO 948-8978. (andm Salt LARGE SALE: Girl's bike, toys, clothes. Barbie items. 4175 Clark Rd., Woodland, just north of Barnum Rd. Thursday 24th, Friday 25th & Saturday 26th. 9- GARAGESALE: June 25th A 26th. 8:00-5:00. Woodworking tools, household goods, clothes. Beanie Babies, Lxi.gaberger bas­ kets, outboard mo’nr & more 12290 Schreiner Rd.. 1 mile west A 1 mile south of Lacey. GARAGE SALE: Thursday. 24th; Friday. 25th 9-4. 1510 N. Church St. Women’s clothes size 10-16. NEW AC l2.000btu, dresser w/matching vanity, wheelchair, lawn furniture, lawn trimmer. 2 desks, stereo, CDs. & lots of odds & ends. GARAGE SALE: FRIDAY A SATURDAY,June 25th A 26th, 9am-5pm. Antiques, collectibles. Kenmore sewing machine in cabinet, clothing, etc. 2122 N. Broadway, Hastings. POLICE B€RT Bicyclist hurt after hitting cat his result of the accident. McMasters reportedly was eastbound on IO«th Street in McMaster, and his passenger. Lai seal belts and were not injured, nccorc Alcohol was not believed to be a under investigation. MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - A l injuries, according to a report by the Jason Allwardt is currently listed it Nashville, who allegedly stopped at the The driver of that car. 36treatment for minor injuries, p Both also sought his owl a Also in Bush' vehicle were ater of Nashville sought RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - More Ita were reported to be missing from a hoc by the Barry County Sheriffa Depattnx The victim said the items were like according to police. V ; The incident remains under invettigal Drunk < YANKEE SI on a 110,000 pe set for 9 am. in Kuzava said instead, Woodmansee was give on year in jail with work release to HASTINGS release from jail and tested positive for marijuana so he must have been using it al Charlton Park while he was on work re­ lease," said Kuzava. "I understand the prob­ lems that alcoholics have are not easy to control. However, our focus has to shift to the protection of the public." Kuzava asked that Woodmansee be sen­ tenced to the Michigan Department of Cor­ rections, stating that though she would like him to continue his treatment, he also needs to be punished. "There are a couple of things my client does take issue with," said attorney Bill Doherty. "One is the claim that he used while on work release. He says he tested positive became there were individuals smoking it in the jail while he was there." Fisher reminded Doherty that Wood­ HASTINGS mansee's probation stipulated he was not to be in the company of anyone using mari­ juana. "I'm not that concerned that much about the marijuana," said Fisher. "It's the alco­ hol that's destroying his life and I question whether people are smoking pot at the jail without anyone knowing about it. It's more likely he would be doing it at Charl­ ton Park." Doherty went on to say that Wood­ mansee •< a highly valued worker at Chari­ ton Park due to his skills working on the antique machinery, carpentry, roofing, etc. "He has an incredible work ethic," said Doherty. "He has been very productive and very valuable to the community." Doherty said Woodmansee has performed 1,562 hours of community service work at Charlton Park, that Woodmansee has not been driving and that he has been an attend­ ing alcohol treatment program. He pointed out that inmates at the jail can earn early release through performing community service work. "We're asking for one more chance," said Doherty. Fisher granted Doherty's request for the delayed sentence, telling Woodmansee: "If you want to throw your life down the toi­ Air HASTINGS - A newly The woman told police the The General Electric air The incident remains HASTINGS - A Ifr-year-old Hastings City Police said let, its up to you." • Jason Roberts pleaded guilty to an amended count of accosting a child for im­ moral p poses in exchange for a charge of third degree criminal sexual conduct with a girl b tween the ages of 13 and 15 being dismissed. He also pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault and battery. During his arraignment on the charges. See COURT NEWS. cont. page 17 missing was located driving through Hasting, early Monday, according to aI the Hastings City Police Department. Officer Dennis LaJack was on routine patrol al about 2 am. when he n southbound car fail to dim its headlights, he reported After LaJack informed the man he was headed in the wrong direction, a coraj revealed lhe man was a missing person. The man followed LaJack to the Barry County Sheriff, Department, relatives, including his wife, met the man and took him home. when he was found. 1 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24. 1999 - Page 17 COURT NEWS Continued... Roberts told Fisher that on March 9. 1999, he asked the 13-year-old girl for sex and that he touched her without her permission. He could spend a maximum of one year and 90 days in jail when he is sentenced. The sentencing date was not available at press time. Hastings woman injured when cars collide on M-37 A Hastings woman was admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids Mon-lay after her car collided with a van on M-37 at Finkbeiner Road in Thomapple Township. Troopers from lhe Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police said lhe van’s driver, Janice V;ckcrs, 62, of Middleville was stopped on M-37 in the northbound lane waiting to turn left when she was struck from lhe rear by Gwen Jo Anderson. 49, of Hastings. Anderson as unable to stop within an as­ sured, clear distance, and was issued a cita­ tion after the 1:30 p.m. accident, said po­ lice. Anderson was wearing a seat belt and her driver's side airbag deployed ?t impact. She was taken to St. Mary’s by the Thomapple Township Emergency Services with inca­ pacitating injuries, though she refused to allow her condition to be released accord­ ing to a hospital spokesperson. Vickers was taken to Pennock Hospital by Thornapple Township’s ambulance and was treated, then released. Police said Vickers was wearing her seat belt when the accident occurred and alcohol is not believed to be a factor • Michael Harrington, 25, of Hastings was sentenced to five months in jail with credit for 19 days served and three years probation on his conviction of third degree criminal sexual conduct with a 14-ycar-old girl. He was also ordered to pay $ 1,000 costs. "The plea agreement was reluctant, made to honor the victim’s wishes," said Assis­ tant Prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh. "She felt she was as responsible as he is and that whatever happens to him should also be done to her." Alspaugh said it was explained to the victim that Harrington is an adult and is re­ sponsible for his actions, while she as a minor is not. "She exhibited a great deal of distress over the possibility of him going to prison." said Alspaugh. "When he fails on probation as his history shows he will, the courts can put Mr. Harrington in prison, as he deserves." But according to attorney David Kuzava, Harrington realizes he was wrong. "He accepts responsibility," said Kuzava. "He does have a history that is not reflect a very positive time on probation, but he gives assurances that this is the last time he will step foot in this court room." Harrington asked that he not go to prison because he and his wife recently had a new baby. "I realize what I did was wrong," he said. A van waiting to turn left was struck from behind by a northbound Hastings car in Thomapple Township. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER Look Around PROTECT YOUR GROUND 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME • Howard Porer, 44, of Nashville pleaded guilty to an added count seven of third de­ gree criminal sexual conduct involving penetration with a 10-year-old girl using force or coercion in exchange for counts one through six being dismissed. The offenses are alleged to have occurred ANNUAL REPORT: The Annual Report of the Felpausch Foundation for the year ended December 31, 1998 is available at the Foundation’s principal office at 127 S. Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Ml 49058, for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days after the publication date of this notice. • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Mental Health Board. Applications may be obtained at County Administration, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, Hastings, and must be returned no later than July 8, 1999. in Nashville between Jan. 1 through Jan. 4, 1999. He could spend a maximum of 15 years in prison when he is sentenced. The date was not available at press time. • Robert Houston Milner, 41, of Detroit was sentenced to eight months in jail with credit for 13 days served, plus two years’ probation, $1,000 court costs and a $2,000 fine on his conviction of third offense drunk driving. Milner was arrested March 14 on M-37 in Thomapple Township. HASTINGS 4 The woman driving this car is recovering at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids after a collision on M-37 at Finkbeiner Road Monday. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 22. 1999 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. . Open House, Sunday, June 27th • 3-5 pm 1695 Piter Road Michigan Streams and Lakes Directions: Go west on Pifer kaod frjm M-37. look for sign on left • Andrew Nauta, 18, of Lowell, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver marijuana and was scheduled to be sen­ tenced on the conviction July 1. Nauta was arrested by the Barry County Sheriffs Department May 3 in Carlton Township after a deputy found an eight ounce bag and several smaller bags in his car. Nauta confessed in court Thursday to his intent to sell the one ounce bags to another person. • Tony Millsap, 32, of Dowling was sentenced to seven months in prison on his convictions of larceny in a building and re­ sisting and obstructing police officers. Millsap was charged after he was caught trying to steal meat and pizza from the Del­ ton Felpausch store while working as a one-man cleaning crew last January. He was also convicted of being a fourth habitual offender and was ordered to spend three years on probation. • Bruce Frohriep, 50, of Delton, was sen tenced to 60 days in jail on his conviction of violating probation by being in the company of a minor child. Frohriep is serving probation on a 1997 conviction of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. • Kenneth Wood, 59, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by placing another person in fear. Marty Dowd Stream MAP Ferree & MAssociates, Inc. UO Capiud Ave.. SW Buile Creek. Ml 49015 616-962-5800 Price reduced, owner relocating! Lovely, walkout ranch on 1 acre. This home features a complete list vf updated mechanicals includ­ ing furnace, central air. 5" well. roof, vinyl siding, windows and remodeled bath! There is also an extra 2 car garage with 220 amp service for the handyman or hobbyist. Hilltop setting in an area of outdoor sports. Priced to sell al $98,400. Marty Dowd will be your hostess from 3-5 pm on Sunday, June 27th. city of ifMidii^in Hastings ELECTION NOTICE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION Take notice that any qualified elector of the City of Hastings. County of Barry, who is not already registered tor the odd year general primary elec­ tion to be held. August 3. 1999 Registration will be taken at the office of'the City Clerk each working day until Tuesday, July 6, 1999 on which day the City Clerk will be in his of­ fice between the hours of 9:00 a m. and 5:30 p.m. tor the purpose of receiving registrations of elec­ tors qualified to vote EVERIL G. MANSHUM, City Clerk Hastings, Michigan He is serving probation on a previous conviction of third offense drunk driving. A probation violation hearing was set for June 30 at 4 p.m. and Carol Jones Dwyer LOST STREAM MAP FOUND AND RESTORED ' The recei.tty published STREAM MAP OF MICHIGAN reserrtles anol.Vr ' map-kno.vn to Penns ytama anglers ' as the 'Lost Stream Map j The 'Stream Map ot Pennsylvania' . was completed in 1965 alter a I tlwly-year effort by Howard Higbee, a . former Perm Stale Professor. । Professor Hqbee succeeded m creating a map of the highest detail . posstle a map that shows every ! stream and lake. He painstakingly j plotted by hand, the location of 45,000 miles of streams orto a 3 x 5 foot map The map sold extremely w*#-- until 1 was lost several years after it frst was appointed to represent him. ; appeared m pnnt Incredibly, the printer entrusted Mth the origmal drawng and • Chad Haight,' 22, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to 10 months in jail with credit for 104 days served on his conviction of vio­ lating probation by drinking. He was ordered to continue probation he is serving for a previous larceny convic­ tion. printing plates, declared bankruptcy, then carelessly hauled Higbee s 30 years of work to a landffi The few remainmg dog-eared copies BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! The b-iancc of his term will be sus­ pended if he is successful on probation. became a pnred fishermans posses­ sion Professor Higbee was offered S 400 for one of hts last maps And state agencies were forced to keep their copes under task and key Experts !c!u Professor Higbee that reprints were imposstle. because me • Gary Marvin Shade, 36, of Lake Odessa, found guilty at a May 24 jury trial on two counts of third degree criminal sex­ ual conduct, was scheduled to be sentenced Thursday. Sentencing has been delayed due to other pending civil matters until July 1 at 8:15 a.m. He could spend a maximum of 15 years in prison on each count. maps were printed in non-photographe •*» Then, in 1991. at the age of 91. 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McNgan 4**01 • 343-2900 9126 tost Ct AVTXM • Pchsana McNQon <7083 - 629-5252 Higbees tarowtedge with computer technotogy--the STREAM MAP OF UKMGAN was created ‘It ts m showing where to find out-of-the-way trout streams that makes the map such a treasure to the fisherman. Joe Gordon TRBUNE-DEMOCRATJohnstown BmO 1 IhJHB । rl 1952 N. Broadway P.O. BOX 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 । i �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 24. 1999 Alleged mortgage scam artist faces felony charges by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 31-year-old Hastings man whom po­ lice believe misrepresented himself as a mortgage specialist bilked a local couple out of $500, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. William Ellsworth Bloom is charged with two felony counts of larceny by con­ version over $100 and violation of the mortgage broker's act. He has also been charged with a misdemeanor count of false pany he claimed to represent, police re­ ported. The victim wrote a check for $500 to Great Lakes Marketing, a firm police later learned is apparently a false company be­ cause it is not listed with the Financial In­ stitution Bureau in Lansing which moni­ tors the licensing of mortgage companies and licensed mortgage specialists. Bloom also is not licensed as a mortgage specialist, said police. Police said Bloom contacted the victims the morning following their meeting to say the check had bounced, that he had covered it and that he needed them to pay him back in cash. The victims told police Bloom had been asked for a receipt both times they gave him money, but he instead claimed they could pick up the receipts at the local real estate office. When the victim asked for his check back, said police. Bloom allegedly claimed he had ripped it up. The following month, the couple con­ tacted the real estate office to check on the progress of their loan, said police. "They called Bloom. He said the mort­ gage was proceeding and he would be fax­ ing the papers right over," said police. "He said they waited, but nothing came over the FAX machine. After about 10 minutes, they called back and nobody would answer lhe phone." ■» Police said Bloom allegedly recontacted the victims May 18, stating he needed a $10,000 check to pass along to the prop­ erty sellers. "Bloom said he wanted to make a photo- pretenses over $200. "We think there are more victims out there who might not realize they were (allegedly) swindled by this guy," said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy Wednesday. "We're asking that any citizen who has had conuct with him to call us at 945-5744." Police said the victims met Bloom after they approached a local real estate company to inquire about obtaining a mortgage to purchase a parcel of property. "He was a first time buyer and was not sure of how lhe whole process took place," said police. "(The victim) was running into problems getting his mortgage and (lhe Realtor) said she knew of someone who may be able to help him out." Bloom, who was supposed to meet with the couple al their home at about 6 p.m. March 26 instead arrived at 11:15 p.m. to explain the financing plan, said police. "(The victim said) that Bloom had told him not to worry about getting his mort­ gage," said police. Bloom allegedly told the couple that he needed a deposit of $500 as a show of good faith for the Grand Rapids mortgage com- 1999 SIERRA 4X4 SLT William Ellsworth Bloom copy of the check so he could take it to the mortgage company to prove that he was se­ rious about buying the land," police re­ ported. The victims refused to write the check and asked for their original $500 to be returned. Bloom allegedly claimed he would send the money via overnight express but the money never arrived, police said. Investigation has revealed that Bloom al­ legedly had been hired by the mortgage company he claimed to represent but that he never showed up for wort:. Another mortgage company confirmed they had hired Bloom in May but that he was going to be terminated, said police. When Bloom was arrested by Hastings City Police, he was wanted by Ingham Wednesday accident kills one The 41-year-old female driver of the 1987 Oldsmobile pictured above died Wednesday when her vehicle collided with a 1992 Chevy truck driven by a 77year-old male. Deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Department said the driver of the truck was heading east on Freeport Road when he stopped at the intersection of Broadway and then proceeded into the intersection. The Oldsmobile, which was traveling north on Broadway, was broadsided by the truck, police said. The Oldsmobile wound up wrapped around a telephone pole. The driver of the truck suffered no physical injuries but was shaken up and taken to Pennock Hospital for examination. Identities of the two drivers were not available by press time. County authorities frr an alleged probation violation offense for failing to report to his probation officer. Bloom was arraigned on the local charges June 17 and is free on $2,000, 10-percent bond awaiting a June 30 preliminary exam­ ination. Read the BANNER every week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. 1999 SAFARI PASSENGER VAN SLT 1999 OLDS BRAVADA ALL WHEEL DRIVE 1999 SUNFIRE SEDAN LEATHER, MEMORY SEAT, TOWING PKG, POWER ALL TILT, CRUISE, CD PLAYER. A/C SPOILER WAS $15,550 EXT. CAB, TINTED GLASS, 5300 V-8. AUTOMATIC, CASSETTE & CD, TRAILER PKG., LEATHER, ACTIVE TRANSFER CASE Was $32,926 •27,892“* ________________ * •GUS______________________ SEV6 LOADS) LOCAL TRADE •AFTER REBATE Of $1500 PICK'IIP 4X4 SILVERADO 350, AUTO, EXCELLENT CONDITION 1 OWNER. 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Ml 19)58 1833 ANNER THURSDAY, JULY 11999 PRICE 50* Gypsy moth end may be in sight Fiy’works are planned for duak. ■boot 10 p.m. Sanday at Algonquin Lake. mreteUtte the Fourth of July. Bouton are warned that a hatardour Mndiiran will eaiat during the dbptay tnd they cbould keep (Mr boau dear. utw* ’Miu&isY ssrc wi.jska uixjH3ys are f laeiwd for July 4 M Gun Lake and factory Cornwa and July 4 and 5 at LateOdeaaa. by Mary Warner Staff Writer It's been a tough gypsy moth season. Property owners have watched v.ith dis­ may as the voracious caterpillars stripped their trees of leaves and covered their yards with brown caterpillar frars (excrement). Those trying to enjoy quiet walks in the country have wondered why it sounded like it was raining, only to discover the sound was millions of caterpillars chomping on leaves and dropping their frass in the forest Spray programs launched by the county have had some success, but also experi­ enced setbacks, including the failure of a 900-acre spraying of Gypchek, a solution containing a virus that kills gypsy moths. A rain shower washed the spray solution off the leaves. However, the end may be in sight both because the insect is being hit by disease and the caterpillars are entering their pupa stage, according to Casey Hanis, gypsy moth suppression coordinator for Barry County. The caterpillars are beginning to form cocoons, which will metamorphose into moths within seven to 10 days. It is in the moth stage that the females lay their eggs, Harris said. See GYPSY MOTH, continued page 17 City wins grant for foot bridge by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings has won a $141,100 grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation to build a foot bridge over the Thornapple River ia TydenPatk. The grant, announced at Monday night's council meeting by Mayor Frpnk Campbell, is for construction of a nonmotcrizeJ path, including a bridge, over the river to connect Tyden Park with foot traffic from the Taffce Drive neighborhood. Though the state is handling the grant, the money is from the federal government Transportation Enhancement Activity (TEA) to the tune of $84,600. The city's match will be $56,500. Campbell was plainly delighted with the good news. "We've been turned down on this before... I was quite excited about this," he said. Councilman David Jasperse, also delighted by the news, expressed surprise. "This particular grant. I would've bet a year's salary wouldn't go," ba said. Il shows how much I know." The city still ia .awaiting word its applications for funding for a "Riverwalk" path along the Thomapple River and for a recreational park just north of the industrial incubator. Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield spearheaded the grant writing effort, with some help from Economic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn and City Manager Howard Penrod. Il is expected that work on the project will begin next spring. The grant was one of 219 worth $41.5 million approved by the MDOT this year. After being slowed down tor nearly two months, Melissa is making up for lost time this summer, living each day to its fullest Tbcrnapple Ana Council of Barry County Among the instracaon for the work­ Delton girl is reminder of danger in fireworks shop are Beany Scbellemx. an actreu freen New York, and Brie Dawe, an ac­ tor from Lansing. At tbr local summer workshop, par­ ticipants include students who have comptetod fifth through twelfth grede. The prognun offers students opportushies to learn makeup usage, memorization, oral interpretations, role playing, performance, txxsy by Nick Kacher Sufi Writer Fireworks are as much a part of the Fourth of July as Santa Clause is to Christmas and turkeys are to Thanksgiv­ ing. However, turkeys usually don’t bile you and Santa Clause generally doesn’t run over anybody with his sleigh, but Fire­ works do explode and this can make a Fourth celebration an accident waiting to movements, expressions, improvisa­ tion, voice usage, character develop­ ment set development and commo­ tion and information about theater rod acting as a busir-sa. Norma Jena Acker, a teacher for Maple Valley schools, is the project director ■/iddltlonal NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 An aerial survey of the state undertaken by the Department of Natural Resources last year determined that gypsy moth defoliation in Barry County was the worst in the state in 1998. Another aerial survey Is scheduled tor July 5. Tlie map above indicates the worst areas of infestation in the county. Family, puppies safe after small fire A fire which began when a candle fell onto a bed was contained to the bedroom Monday afternoon at a home at 3507 Bridge Park Road on the Thomapple River. The home's renter, Lou DeLorenzo, was able to extinguish the flames with a garden hose after punching out a window with his fist. He suffered a minor cut to his hand. Damage was limited 'o about $1,000 to the insured structure, said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris. Here, Hastings fireman Jerry McDonald comforts Gunner and Alexis DeLorenzo who were at home when the fire began. Also home but unhurt was Danielle DeLorenzo. Five puppies were rescued safely by firemen and by the childrens' father. happen. Melissa Olivarri, a seventh-grader, at Delton Middle School knows first hand the dangers ci fireworks. On July 4 of last year, she was involved in a fireworks acci­ dent that will affect her for the rest of her life. Melissa was not disobeying her parent's orders, sneaking off, and secretly lighting off illegal fireworks. Rather, she was sim­ ply at a friend's house, five houses down from her own, watching her neighbor, who had attained a permit, shoot fireworks off into the lake. Melissa was not lighting the fireworks, she was one of seven kids just watching the tiny explosives burst into an array of colors. What happened was a firework was launched, but it failed to explode in the sky and fell straight back to the ground from where it was launched. It then blew up, di­ rectly sending debris into one of Melissa's eyes She was immediately rushed to Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings, where doctors went to work trying to salvage any sight in her eye. It took hours to remove the debris from her eye that had immediately swollen completely shut. When all was said and done her eye suf­ fered seven corneal abrasions, and the force of the impact had split her iris directly in half. Melissa who before the accident had near perfect vision, will always have cloudy, foggy vision of that eye, and will always have to wear glasses. One year after See DELTON GIRL, continued page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 1. 1999 DDA wants to buy library building by David T. Young s Briefs CONTINUED from page 1 Top homemaker nominees sought Exhibit slated at local gallery Nominations are being taken for the 'Homemaker of the Year" award, which will be presented during the Barry County Fair, July 17-24. The Homemaker of the Year winner will be announced during Ladies Day. July 22. However, nominations must be received al the fair office by July 3. Selection will be based on fair par­ ticipation, variety of interests, com­ munity involvement, enthusiasm, neat appearance and communication skills The winner will receive $100 and The Jefferson Street Gallery in Hast­ ings will show the watercolors of Gene Connelly and John Mac Dermaid from now through July 17 at 205 S. Jefferson St. in downtown Hastings. will represent Barry County during the Michigan State Fair this fall in De­ troit The second place prize is $50. Applications are available in the 1999 Fair Book, which may be ob­ tained at the Michigan State Univer­ sity Extension office in Hastings or at the County Fair office, located on the fangrounds between Hastings and Mid­ dleville on M-37. Women also can en­ ter themselves in the Homemaker Award competition A homemaker interview reception will be held at 2*30 pm. Sunday, July 18, and attendance is mandatory for applicants who wish to be considered for the award. The reception will be held in the picnic pavilion on the fair­ grounds. Homemaker applicants must be a participant in the Barry County Fair. Geiger to talk at First Friday State Representative Terry Geiger will be fuel speaker at the next First Friday forum at noon July 2 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. Geiger, who represents all of Barry County and the southern half of Ionia County in the 87th District in the Michigan House of Representatives. Win talk about the recent accomplish­ ments of the State Legislature, which has adjourned for die summer. He also is expected to discuss some of the items on the agenda this fall when lawmakers return to Lansing. Geiger was first elected to the Michigan Legislature in 1994, suc­ ceeding the retiring Bob Bender. Before that he had been a trustee on the Woodland Township Board and a for­ mer chairman of the Barry County Re­ publican Party. He now serves as chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee. Geiger, who is co-owner of Chief Sales in Lake Odessa, will have to Step down from his legislator's post al the et d of next year because of term limits. The Fust Friday forum series, spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month. Those attending are welcome to bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. Lake O’s Fair is underway Lake Odessa is gearing up to cele­ brate its 65th annual fair June 30 through July 5, with all the events that make a small-town country fair. Besides all the fair activities, "Art in the Park" will be on Saturday July 3. The fair events open with a dog show at 1 p.m. Wednesday. June 30, Skerbeck Carnival "Midway Madness" from 5 to 10 p.m. and the antique trac­ tor pull at 7:30 p.m. Omd Marshal Genevieve Hoppough will iuid the pa­ rade on Thursday morning, July 1, at 10 a.m. This year’s parade theme is "Parade of the Future." Wednesday will be the antique trac­ tor pull at 7:30, on Thursday at 7:30, the lightweight horses will test their strength and on Friday at 7:30 the semis will pull. On Saturday at 7:30 the Figure Eight Demolition Derby will fill the grandstand with the roar of engines. On Sunday at 6, contestants will engage in "good clean fun" in the mud bog and on Monday. July 5, at 7:30 vintage autos will test their en­ durance in the Demolition Derby. There will be two days of fireworks — Sunday, July 4. and Monday, July 5. The fireworks will start around 10. There will also be harness racing at 1 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Sunday and Monday. Vets plan 4th barbecue again The Fourth of July Veterans Associ­ ation once again will sponsor the an­ nual "Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration and chicken barbecue at Chariton Park The program will begin with a pre­ sentation o; the colors and flag raising ceremony at 11:30 a.m., followed by a salute to veterans in front of the mu­ seum. Harold Stannard, a retired school teacher and administrator, will be the speaker. All veterans and their families will be admitted to the park that day free of charge. Veterans and their families can have a chicken barbecue for $2 apiece, the general public can eat for $4. There also will be games on the Vil­ lage Green from I to 5 p.m. Also included in the Old Fashioned Fourth of July festivities will be a pie judging competition, sack races, wheelbarrow race, water carrying relay, pie eating competition, a needle in the haystack contest and more. For more information, or to offer help, call Barry County Veterans Af­ fairs at 948-4881 Tuesday or Thursday or Charlton Park at 945-3775 or Frank Weirbrecbt at 945-5471. Red Barons to soar nnaam July 13 brand val-nor —»i?vi3 nr Biplanes from the Red Baron Pre­ mium Stearman Squadron will fly into Hastings from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues­ day. July 13. The planes, coming from an air show in Niagara Falls, N.Y., and head­ ing to the Muskegon Air Fair to per­ form July 17-18, will touch down in Hastings. They will spend the day in the area giving rides and demonstra­ tions to are', business people. The event is co-sponsored by J-Ad Graph­ ics, Felpausch and Tony's Pizza. The Red Baron biplanes have been associated with Red Baron Pizza since the planes began delivering the pizzas to independent grocers about 20 years ago. While their distribution methods have advanced, the Red Baron Squadron remains busy performing air shows across the country. Along with the air shows, the Red Baron pilots raise money for children's charities. In Hastings, they will be raising money to donate to a children's charity in Michigan Officially known as Boeing open cockpit biplanes, the Red Baron planes were built between 1941 and 1943. Though originally built as training planes to prepare U.S. Army and Navy Editor When library staff, books, videos, CDs and computers leave their current home across from the courthouse, the Hastings Downtown Development Authority wants the building. DAA Board members. Chairman Mark Fcldpausch, Vice Chairwoman Marge Radant, Jim Brown, Patty Woods and Mary Lou Grey Hart, asked for and received per­ mission for the right of first refusal on the sale of the current library facility when it becomes vacant. The right of first refusal means the DDA will have the right to buy the building be­ fore anyone else if it matches the best of­ fer. downtown, members of the DDA would like to formally address the City Council to explain our interest and desire to include the library as one of otrr primary projects to ensure the best re-use’ of the property and that it is compatible with DDA goals and objectives." Feldpausch verbally told the council Monday night that. "We want the library to be part of our ongoing five-year plan.” The DDA, which has been in existence in Hastings since 1986, has overseen the Mark Feldpausch The library staff and friends are mounting a campaign to move into a new facility soon because the current building just can't hold everything they wa.” to do any more. There were suggestions to establish a dis­ trict library to include Rutland and Hast­ ings charter townships, but the townships balked. Since then Hastings Public Library staff and friends have been continuing to try to gel a new facility regardless. DDA members declined to be specific about any plans for the current library building, located on the comer of Church and Center streets, noting that it’s still be­ ing used as a library. But in a letter to the council, Feldpausch said, "Consistent with our dedication and devotion to addressing underutilized commercial facilities in the Barry Foundation makes matching grant to TTA The Barry Community Foundation presented the Thomapple Trail Association with a $10,000 matchina grant for trail improvements in the Nashville area. Pictured (from left) are association members Fred Flieischman and Craig Patterson, the BCF's Maggie Coleman, association president Mike Gormley and board member and bndge designer Mark Fritsma. The Thomapple Trail Association is planning on fund-raising to match the grant. Information about the Thomapple Trail Association is available by writing the TTA at P.O. Box 393, Middleville 49333. Information about the Barry Community Foundation is available by calling 945-0526. Thomapple asphalt plant meets county paving needs by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The presence of an asphalt plant in Thomapple Township will supply the paving needs for the rest of the county, Barry County Planning and Zoning Direc­ tor James McManus told the County Plan­ ning Commission .Monday. The commission had rejected a tpeci-i use request in May'to erect and operate a portable bituminous hot mix asphalt plant in the Doster gravel pit on Hayward Road in Orangeville Township. The request was brought by the Klett Construction Co. and the Barry County Road Commission, which owns property where the plant would have been located. But this left the commission with the task of finding a suitable alternate site for such a plant within the county, according to McManus. McManus said that since last month it had been learned that Wolverine Paving, located in Thomapple Township, is plan­ ning to expand its capacity for producing asphalt McManus said that even though that township is not under county jurisdic­ tion, there would be enough asphalt pro­ duced within the county to meet its needs for paving roads. He said this eliminated the requirement for county officials to locate a site where asphalt could be produced, which could re­ lieve a number of nervous citizens who were opposed to having an asphalt plant in their locality. Two other proposals for as­ phalt plants previously had been turned down in other areas of the county. The ma­ jor concerns mentioned were possible air emissions, water pollution, noise, dust, export of a county resource, traffic and damage to roads. McManus said in May that requests could be turned down because they were unsuitable for the area chosen, in that case on Hayward Road, but other areas suitable for operating an asphalt plant must be iden­ tified within the county. One concern raised by citizens and by planning commissioners was the wear and tear to public roads not built to a standard meant to handle the weight and volume of traffic that would result from an asphalt plant. It was felt that a major highway near such a plant should be a consideration. The request for placing the plant at die proposed site on Hayward Road was since withdrawn by Klett Construction and the Barry County Road Commission, Mc­ Manus said Monday. He said in the future, the Planning Commission would still have to respond to special use requests by any companies with similar requests. These could be dealt with for their suitability with surrounding uses, and approved or denied on an individual ba­ sis. About five pit locations within the county were listed by representatives from the Road Commission, but only two were said to have suitable gravel for asphalt pro­ duction. the Doster and Drake pits. The Drake pit is near Dowling. The commissioners narrowly voted to deny with an indefinite plan to come up with alternate locations for an asphalt plant in the future. The way the matter was handled raised questions of ethical protocol, McManus said. The Road Commission made arrange­ ments with Klett and requests were made to both commissions for scheduled interviews with citizens in advance of the decision. This raised questions of individuals negoti­ ating for unfair advantage with a governing body. McManus said both commissions should make decisions in an unbiased way. He said appointed officials must avoid any question of impropriety. He warned lhe Planning Commission from discussing a situation with an appli­ cant or a vested party prior to a public hear­ ing. He said the Road Commission offi­ cials also had been cautioned. He said this did not apply to discussion of existing zoning rules and giving infor­ mation during the process of application prior to decision. McManus said conferences with citizens by the County Board prior to a hearing were viewed differently because they were an elected body and were supposed to be re­ sponsive to lhe electorate. Jan McKeough, commission secretary, said she had been surprised to learn through the process of the asphalt plant request in May that the Road Commission members have special privileges. The fact that they provide an essential service makes them exempt from some of the rules required of other governing bodies. There are still some requirements they must follow, but particulars were not mentioned. DELTON GIRL, from page I the incident, lhe full extent of the damage that was done cannot be determined because the condition of her eye is still changing. Last summer, Melissa missed out on all of her favorite summer time activities such as rollerblading and swimming. This summer she is able to strap her blades and fins back on, but she will not soon forget the accident, and she hopes others won’t ei­ Bowens Mills has 4th events Historic Bowens Mills in Yankee Springs Township will celebrate the holiday from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 4, beginning with a "Salute to George Washington," featuring the ther. “If you are going to do fireworks, be careful and have an adult around," Melissa said. “I think you should stand at least 30 feet away or more, you never know what’s raising of an American flag that was flown for eight hours at Washington’s Mount Vernon home. There also will be the presentation of a certificate issued by Mount Ver­ non, proclaiming Bowens Mills an of­ ficial 1999 George Washington Bicen­ going to happen.” Melissa has told her story to lhe kids at her school, hoping that they will be careful and another accident won’t occur. She said she realizes kids are going to watch and do fireworks, she just wants people to be tennial Community. Other features of the upcoming holi­ day celebration will include a George Washington exhibit in ’he mill’s mu­ seum by Mike Hook, president of the Barry County Historical Society, and the portrayal of George Washington by David Hast of Caledonia, a Revolu­ aware of lhe danger, and her mom agrees. “Just be safe, fireworks can be a lot of fun, but they can potentially be a disaster." said Mrs. Olivarri echoing her daughter’s thoughts. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris would like to remind people that not ail fireworks tionary War historian. There will be a colonial living his­ tory encampment and costumed craftsmen will be demonstrating spin­ are legal in the state of Michigan. “Anything that has a loud bang, leaves the ground, spins or twirls is illegal in ning and blacksmithing. Admission is free and the mill store will be open with soda and snacks. There will be a petting zoo and horse­ 7530. provements within a defined district. The City Council referred the DDA's re­ quest to city staff to negotiate terms of the right of first refusal. "We want the library to be part of our ongoing five-year plan." pilots, they were used as crop dusters after the war. drawn rides. For more information, call 795­ Streetscape downtown beautification pro­ jects of 1993 and 1995 and other local capi­ tal improvements. Feldpausch noted that the DDA has ■■recommitted two and a half million dollars to the city." The DDA uses money "captured" from increased assessments on physical im­ The Olivarris are looking forward to this year's Fourth celebration. The family includes (front, from left) Ericka, Michelle, (back, from left) Sheila and Melissa. Michigan," said Caris. This Fourth of July, there will be a number of fireworks displays around the area. Hickory Comer, Lake Odessa, Algo­ nquin Lake, and Yankee Springs in Gun Lake will all be having fireworks shows beginning at dusk Sunday night. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 1. 1999 - Pago 3 Transit service to expand in Delton by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County Transit buses soon will be traveling between Hastings and Delton four times a day each Wednesday. In a maximum of about three weeks, service to Delton is expected to expand from its current early morning and late af­ ternoon round-trip, said Transit Manager/Transportation Coordinator Joseph A. Bleam. The new service will send a bus to Del­ ton at about 9 a.m. each Wednesday to take passengers of all ages to Hastings for shopping, doctor appointments, visiting friends, going to the Commission on Ag­ ing or any other purpose. Passengers may return to Delton by boarding the bus at noon and arriving in Delton about 12:30 p.m. Or if they prefer, they may board a bus back to Delton about 3:30 p.m. The Transit now offers a bus that arrives in Delton at 7:15 a.m. to take folks to Hastings and returns to Delton about 4 p.m. With the extra bus, people have more options about when they want to travel back and forth, Bleam said. For example, a person may want to leave Delton al 7:15 a.m. and return at 9 a.m. when the other bus arrives or a person may leave Delton at 12:30 p.m. and return around 4. Once the bus arrives in Hastings, pas­ sengers may depart at retailers of their choice or Pennock Hospital/Ph^icians Center, for example, or they may make connections with other buses that travel the Hastings routes to go to other places. Citizens who want to travel to Hastings may board the bus at Country View Apartments, 435 Scribner St., Delton, and a second pick-up/drop-off location may be at a local grocery store. Senior citizens or handicapped people who are unable to go to the bus stop loca­ tions are encouraged to call the Transit of­ fice because Bleam said the service may be able to provide door-to-door service. If enough calls are received, he said, Transit may be able to expand the service. Eventu­ ally, Bleam hopes to provide door-to-door service all the time for those who aren’t able to go to the bus stop locations them­ selves. Cost of the transportation to Hastings from Delton is $1 for adults over 60 and children under 5 and $2 for ages 5 to 60. Bleam said he is enthused that a Hastings retailer tentatively has offered to pay all the passenger fares on a certain day per month and he hopes that other retailers might pick up the costs of other days. Sometime in the future, Middleville and Nashville may be offered expanded Transit services. In the fall, Bleam hopes Mid­ dleville can have service five days a week, which might be especially helpful to school children within the village limits who have busy streets to cross but aren’t part of regular school bus transportation routes. Currently, Middleville has Transit Service for "a couple of hours" once a week. Nashville's future Transit service may be patterned similar to Delton's, be said. City to participate in county economic development group by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council July 12 will choose one of its members to represent the city on a county-wide economic development committee. Robert Wenger, a member of the County Board of Commissioners, from the Second District, asked the City Council Monday night to appoint an elected representative to serve on a new county-wide economic alliance boani. The new board is being formed as a re­ sult of the county's involvement with former Slate Rep. Bob Bender as a con­ sultant in establishing economic devel­ opment for all of Barry County. Wenger said participation from government units from all over the county is being sought "We want representation across the county," Wenger said. "Unified economic development is the goal." He added th it the County Board is pledging $60,000 over five years for the project However, no other unit at this time is being asked for any monetary con tributions. Hastings City Manager Howard Fenro warned of dangers in lhe city coniritutin; money to the project. "As long as no money changes hands it's not a problem," he said, but he con­ tended there may be a conflict of interest if the city contributes money to a county administered program. The panel meets once a month, Wenger said, "with the intent to get some outside grant money, using the mechanism of a coordinator or grant writer." He said that growth is one of the hottest issues for the future of Barry County. For example, he said, “Sewers, we're going to need a lot more of them as the county grows." But when ayked about the makeup of the new committee, he said, "At this time, what this animal's going to look like, I Hon't know." There is some irony about the County Board’s request It was several years ago that the county pulled out of the City-County Joint Eco­ nomic Development Commission, effec­ tively prompting its being disbanded. The county then hired Craig Starkweather and Patrick Doyle of Small Government Consultants to seek grants, but the duo only provided minimal help in securing a jail expansion grant and collected $32,000 federal grants for projects dealing with growth. Meanwhile, the City Council hired L. Joseph Rahn, who had been director of the JEDC at the time it was being disbanded, to become full-time economic development director for the city and continued to win a number of grants for various kinds of projects and programs. Rahn also continues to oversee the Hastings industrial incubator and industrial park projects. for one year for so link in results. So the county did not renew its contract with Doyle and Starkweather and instead asked Bender to seek ways to get state and Delton school budget has *335,000 deficit by Mary Warner Staff Writer An anticipated decrease in enrollment at Delton-Kellogg Schools has resulted in a projected $334,731 deficit in the 1999­ 2000 budget The budget, which predicts $14.1 mil­ lion in expenditures and $13.7 in revenues, was approved by school board members at a special meetin * Monday. . The budget projects the loss of 39 stu­ dents, primarily due to a drop in kinder­ garten enrollment and the loss of more graduates this year due to a larger senior class. According to Superintendent Marsha Wells, lower kindergarten enrollments are being experienced throughout the state and country due to declining birth rates. The district receives state aid based on the number of pupils enrolled in school. Th* DK budget anticipates a per-pupil stale aid allocation of $5,652. Part of the expected deficit will be made up through money saved from the 1998-99 budget and through extra school aid ex­ pected from the slate. Wells said. The district spent $221,517 less than ex­ pected this past year for neating, health in­ surance. retirement contributions, and payments on an energy conservation pro­ ject The latter project will not begin until later this summer, thus no payments for it were required in 1998-99. The rest of the deficit may be covered by $93,192 in added state aid that is part of a $300 million additional allocation for school funding recently approved by the Michigan legislature. (That bill has yet to be signed by Gov. John Engler.) Altogether, revenues of $12.9 million are expected from the state of Michigan, $366,794 from federal aid, and $499,000 from local sources. A total of 82 percent of the proposed ex­ penditures. $11.6 million, is designated for district personnel costs. Expenditures include, money for the equivalent of two new teachers an addi­ tional kindergarten teacher to accommodate lhe new all-day, every day kindergarten program, and two part-time English and foreign language instructors. A new secu­ members used copies of a line-item budget rity guard position also was budgeted for letic budgets. Wells said the line-item budget was not available without a written Freedom of In­ formation Act request being made. Thus, the total expenditures and revenues for the athletic and food service budgets were not available at press time, and de­ tailed information on individual expendi­ tures also was not made available. this coming year. That person will super­ vise the parting lol, high school grounds and hallways. No program cuts were made this coming year, Wells said. Instead, savings were ef­ fected "by abandoning some practices to operate more efficiently." "The proposed budget provides a quality instructional program for the students of lhe corrimuiity.''Wclh said. not provided to those in attendance at the meeting. Within that extended document were figures for the food service and ath­ At the special meeting Monday, board tk'f . t’ City adopts nearly *8.5 million budget by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council Monday night adopted a nearly eight and a half mil­ lion dollar budget for fiscal year 1999­ 2000. The budget calls for tola! expenditures of $8,486,277 and total revenue of • Adopted the new Accessory Building Overlay ordinance after its second reading. ■ Accepted the low bid from C & C Ser­ vice for sealcoating and patching services. The city in past years has used D & D Contracting, but is switching because of lower costs. Penrod and Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said they checked references on C & C and heard many posi­ tive comments. About 10 miles worth of sealcoating work is expected to start in Hastings later this month. • Approved the reappointment of Neil Gardner to the Hastings Public Library Board. Gardner first had been appointed in 1998 to fill out the term of Larry Hensley. $8,199,147 The difference will be made up by the fund balance, which today (July 1) is estimated to be $1355.951. The fund balance is projected to be $636,714 on June 30. 2000 at the close of the next fis­ • Awarded the construction bid of $76,034 to Williams and Works for work to be done on West Stsx Road, despite the fact the firm did not offer the lowest bid. City officials said Williams and Works "did a better job" than the lower bidder. ■ Granted three storm drainage easemenu to lhe developers of lhe Meadowstonc resi­ dential project off South Hanover Street. • Approved a request from Donna Oesch to put up a tent and have a wedding cere­ mony for her daughter in Tyden Park Aug. 28. cal year Mayor Frank Campbell said, 'It looks like a deficit, but it's not... I don't want anybody saying we're running a deficit" City Manager Howard Penrod said one reason for spending more money than it's taking in is that many residents are having specially assessed projects done, where the city pays for lhe work now, but is repaid • Approved the expenditure of $27362 Io lhe Barry County YMCA for the summer recreation program. • Approved payment of $35,000 for thr city's share of purchase costs of the fuel fa­ cilities and iu annual contribution to thr local airport * Approved a request from the Hasting: Church Softball League to use Bob King Park for games, as long as there are nc conflicts with other programs. * Scheduled a workshop for 6 p.m. Mon­ day. July 12, to discuss personnel policy. Pleasantview group visits 'business partner’ over a period as long as 10 years. One of the features of lhe new budget is the creation of lhe new position of deputy treasurer, but at the same time the elimina­ Students in Vai Campbell's class at Pleasantview Elementary School had a chance to experience a behind-lhe-sccne tour of iu "business partner," Felpausch Food Center in Hastings. The studenu enjoyed a lour of lhe bak­ ery, meat department, deli, dairy area, frozen food department, shipping area and the corporate offices. tion of lhe administrative assistant's post. Francie Brummel. who had been the admin­ istrative assistant, is being promoted to deputy treasurer with a salary of $16.20 per heir. Duties of her old job will be divided among the remaining members of the naff. /is other butinett al Monday night's Studenu ate lunch in a large meeting room, located on the lower level of lhe building and Felpausch provide apple juice and cookies. The group then visited Star School where they were supposed to walk along the nature trail, but rain dampened those plans. meeting, the council: Safety In the bakery was a topic as this Felpausch employee talks to the students. Pictured are Brittany Hickey, Chelsea Leonard. Patrick Garrett and Jasmine Love. Lunch time included apple juice and Grandma Felpausch's secret recipe cookies. Here, a Felpausch employee speaks to the students who include Jordan Kellogg, Jacob Miller. Alicia Robbins, Jasmine Love, Chelsea Burke. Jennifer Auten, Allie Dawe, Brittany Hickey and Christy Engle. The meat department manager at Felpausch talks to students about the different cuts of meat. In the photo are Larry Peake, Chelsea Leonard, Brittany Hickey. Samantha Price. Jacob Stockham, Dan Brigham-MIkolajczyk and Pat Garret. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 1. 1999 LETTERS ___ '_FROM ____________ Young people helped neighbor To the editor: I had an unpleasant experience last week, but also an experience that renewed my faith in the children of today. I live on North Jefferson Street and Sunday night I heard people outside which I ignored because of so many young people in my neighborhood. However, Monday morning, to my dis­ may, I found my big flower cart which I had filled with flowers and placed in my front yard, overturned and flowers scattered. We gardeners spend much time and Honor Washington at Bowens Mills I decided I was going to just let it sit and let everyone know what happened, but Monday, later in the morning, four young people from my neighborhood, Erik Carpenter, Richard Curtis, Morgan Zimmer and Justin Sellack, came over and picked up all the flowers and repotted them. I think today about how critical we can be of the young people, but these young chil­ dren gave of their time and energy to help a neighbor. Thanks to all with much gratitude. Ardca Carr, Hastings money, hoping people will enjoy them and it is not only discouraging to have someone do this, but also expensive. Evolution is at root of troubles To the editor: If good can be gleaned from the Columbine massacre, it will come only as we begin to accurately address the root causes in the national debate it has set of about why young people are increasingly engaging in such destructive and shocking behavior. Most of the articles I've read boil it down to parenting, and while it is certainly true that parents arc key to raising healthy chil­ dren, I’ve observed that the cultural forces pushing our young people to the dark side arc so strong as to often overwhelm even the best of parents. Blaming it on parents offers no solutions. What arc the causes of bad parenting and what meaningful things can be done about it? Pass more laws? Not a chance. We must start by rethinking the philosophical pre­ suppositions our “liberated” society has been functioning under and see these atroc­ ities as the bitter fruit of wrong thinking. Why should we be surprised that our young people act like animals when they’ve been indoctrinated that it¥ from animals they’ve evolved? it is little understood that todays morality (or lack thereof) is a direct consequence of the ethical implications of Darwinism. Evolution strips man of any dignity and the reality of man’s image-bear­ ing characteristics of God. Why not kill? The weak pollute the gene pool anyway. Barbaa Reno I ds recently wrote in USA Today that: “Prohibiting the teaching of creationism in favor of evolution creates an atheistic, belligerent tone that might explain why our kids sometimes perform like Godzilla instead of children made in the intage of God.... If evolution B forced on our kids, we shouldn't be perplexed when they beat on their chests, or worse yet, beat on each other and their teachers." Evolution teaches that we are accidents or freaks of nature and has no guiding morality other than that it is the duty of the strong to eliminate the weak in order to move humanity to a more perfected state. It shouldn’t surprise us that Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, Mao and Pol Pot were all drinking out of the polluted waters of Darwinian evolution. Early in this century Germany schoiar Ernst Haeckel pushed the implications of Darwin's theories to their logical conclu­ sions, providing philosophical fuel for the devastation that was soon to follow. He believed that moral law was subject to biol­ ogy“Thousands, indeed millions of cells are sacrificed in order for a species to survive,” he wrote. If this is true of biology, then it is equally true of society. This philosophy united trends already developing in Germany of racism, imperialism and anti­ semitism. Richard Hofstadter, in his work Social Darwinism in American Thought noted “Few people realize that Hitler, in bringing about World War II, merely put into prac­ HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by...Hastings Barnier, Inc. A Dwmon of J-Ad Graphics inc 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (816) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frodorlc Jacobs Treasurer Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (EtMor) Elaine Gilbert (Asstsua Editor) Shelfy Sufser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday tnrough Frriay 8 a m to 530 pm. Saturday 8 30 a.m. • Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Cindy 0Ne« Dan Buer ge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P O Box B Hastings. Ml 49055 0602 Second Ciass Postage Paid at Hastmgs. Ml 49058 tice what he believed was human evolu­ tion.” In Mein Kampf Hitler asserted that men rose from animals by fighting and that this struggle, wherein one being feeds on another, and the blood of the weaker is the life of the stronger, has continued from time immemorable and must continue until the most highly advanced branch of humanity dominate * the whole earth. Robert Dabney, a 9th century theologian, rightly understood the implications of Darwinism when he warned of its deadly fruit. “If mine is a pig’s destiny, why may I not hold this ‘pig’ philosophy? Again, if I am but an animal refined by evolution, I am entitled to live an animal life. Why not?” We have indoctrinated our young people in this ‘pig’ philosophy and wonder why they live like animals, having no respect for life. We have convinced them that the strong vnll inherit the Earth and wonder why they end up fighting and killing each other. We have taught our children that the weak should be eliminated and wonder why so many abort their babies to choose sui­ cide (mental or physical) rather than face their weaknesses. In our misguided attempts not to offend anyone with “religious” ideas we have eliminated open scientific debate on the origins of life. Schools fear legal retaliation for allowing teachers to even present scien­ tific evidence against evolution (which is prodigious, by the way). Until we begin to connect what we are getting with what has been put in (garbage in - garbage out) we will only flail at the symptoms rather than attack this cultural virus at its root. In the beginning, God created the heavcns.and th£ earth. Genesis 1:1. | Charles Curtis,' Freeport Dear editor: As we celebrate the 223rd anniversary of the birth ff our country ¥ independence, I wish to bring a unique opportunity to die attention of your newspaper and to the citi­ zens of Barry County. During 1999, Americans across the coun­ try will be joining together to participate in the George Washington bicentennial (the 200th anniversary of his death) with a vari­ ety of public programs, scholarly symposia, special exhibitions and grassroots celebra­ tions to commemorate the life and legacy of this great American hero. George Washington?! face is still the most familiar of all historic figures in America. But with each year that passes, Americans know less and less about the “father of our country.” Father’s Day car show disappoints To the editor: The Father's Day Car Show at Historic Charlton Park June 20 was one disappoint­ ment after another. Wc arrived about 11:15 a.m. and were turned away from the main entrance and directed to the “top of the hill and turn right.” When 1 showed my handicapped parking placard to the officer he repeated “top of the hill and turn right.” He did say there was shuttle service. When we did make the turn at the “top of the hill,” we found a line of cars a half mile long. After about a half hour, wc entered the very dusty “parking field” and found a parking spot with little assistance. We found two shuttles in service which could serve only 10 percent of the crowd. Upon entering the $5 gate we found the “swap meet area,” which was about 65 per­ cent automotive. The rest was flea market and garage sale stuff. We proceeded to view the cars in the area, about 50 to 60 count, and upon reach­ ing the main arena in front of the church, we saw nothing but empty space as far as we could see. Is that all there is? Later, the press release stated that 1,200plus cars would be on display! Not from wtutt this last-time back-door guest could sec! . y- David Lehman, •*Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for stylo, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ’cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be defemined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ’Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Recent surveys have shown that we arc losing touch with our national heritage. For example, one poll shows that only 7 percent of fourth-graders can name what important event took place in Philadelphia in 1776, the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As he did so often during his own time, George Washington is poised again to iead our country through these trying times. Washington possessed many of the qualities that are today lacking among our leaders: honesty, courage and patriotism. He consis­ tently established the highest standards for his own actions that led others to emulate him. For over two centuries George Washington has demonstrated that armies can best be led and governments can best be managed by individuals of character. Thanks to him we live in a democratic nation that enjoys unparalleled liberty and Community, which everyone in Barry County can take pride in. So, congratulations. Historic Bowens Mills! Though Bowens Mills docs not appear on a modern-day Michigan map, if people don’t already know about it they will soon. It will now appear worldwide on the Internet with 500-plus other George Washington Communities to let people know what Barry County has to offer. It will be a great resource for visitors to come to learn more about George Washington, and I hope area schools this year will take advantage of the site as a learning center. Mike Hook, Hastings freedom. It has been 200 years since Washington’s death at his Mount Vernon home on Dec. 14, 1799. The George Washington bicen­ tennial reminds every patriotic American that relevance and importance in our her­ itage did not end on what solemn date. By re-introducing the American people to the real George Washington, the bicentennial celebration promises to provide a time to reflect on our strongest qualities and richest traditions as we face the challenges of a new century. To help remember our first president, the George Washington Bicentennial Committee of Mount Vernon has been selecting sites nationwide who depict the personality and character of George Washington to declare them a George Washington Bicentennial Community. After 1 nominated them, 1 am proud to report that Historic Bowens Mills in Yankee Springs Township has been declared a George Washington Bicentennial Let Us QUOTE your PRirrnnoi J-Ad Graphics, tac. Ask For: Bill Love, Steve Steward or Jennifer Jacobs -------- - ------- —-- Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate. Office Building. Washington D.C. 20610, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan fae.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phon.) (616) 466-2531. Rick Tonnela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. 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Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitcl, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Juiy 1. 1999 - Page 5 Trash fire gets out of hand A trash fire that allegedly went astray is being blamed tor causing a fire that destroyed a nearby, abandoned house owned by Polly England In the 4000 block of Gun Lake Road Wednesday. The structure was a total loss and no one was injured. Responding to the fire was the Hastings Fire Department and the Hastinqs Post ot the Michigan State Police. The Hastings High School Class of 1949 members at their reunion June 11 (from left, first row) Elaine (Colvin) Steward. Eileen (Bernard) Meyers. Margaret (Zimmerman) Hollis .er. Patricia (Brandt) Delaphiano, Marilyn (McDonald) Cotant, Phyllis (Severance) Birman, Gertrude (Williams) Provost, Geraldine (Burghdoff) Storm, June (Tabor) Bolton, Lyla (Reaser) Bloss, (second row), Mary (Reinhardt) TerMeer, Janet (Johnson) Foreman, Nancy Clark, Norma (Robinson) Pierer, Jan (Becker) Howell, Dick McLaughlin, Marilyn (Hammond) Ramsey, Glen Ramsey, Roger W. Howell, Marjory (Tumes) Maynard, Louise (Gordon) Smith, (third row) Betty (Christie) Neil. Dorothy (Reid) Hawkins, Lois (Oler) Andrus, Pat (Harrington) Leckrone, Alicia (Lohr) Lethcoe, Pat (Warren) Kennedy, Clara (Zimmerman) Haynes, Shirley (Milleson) Nichols, Alien® (Frantz) D'Water, Henrietta Marie Gregory Spoelstra, Pat (Davis) Caviston, (fourth row) Rose M. Hale, C. Doug Carrigan, Stan Pierce. Bob Brooks, Parker T. Feldpausch, Bob Smith, Larry Murphy, Budd Randall, Ron Nash, Phyllis (Sheffield) Usbome, (fifth row) Duane Jones. Herbert (Bud) Brown, Robert (Bob) Reid. Robert (Bob) Bradford, Kent Ricker, Bob Foster, Dale Casey and Dick Knopf. HHS Class of ’49 has reunion The Hastings High School Class of 1949 held its 50th reunion June 11 at Middle Villa Inn in Middleville, with 59 members attending. With spouses and'or friends, there was a total of 104 present. They gathered for a social hour before dinner and had a short program with Bob Smith of Grandville surprising the crowd with his humor as master of ceremonies. The next night, 50 members attended the Hastings Alumni Banquet at the high school cafeteria, where their Class of 1949 was honored with having two Distinguished Alumnus Awards, Mary Reinhardt TerMecr of Mayview, Mi and Richard Knopf of Titusville, Fla. Both have volunteered gen­ erously of their time and talents. 'Fixed' millage proposal back on ballot By Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Another millage proposal is going Io be presented Aug. 3 to Barry County voters The County Tax Allocation Board, which distributes the county’s seven allocated mills, wants voters to decide if they want to freeze for six years the individual amounts of millage lhe county, townships and the intermediate school district receive from that allotment. On the August special election ballot, voters will be asked to establish the distri­ bution of the seven mills as 5.87 mills for the county, I mill for townships and .13 mill for intermediate school districts. Whether or not voters say yes. they will still have to pay allocated millage, but the August proposal will let them determine if they want to freeze the distribution rate to the county, townships and intermediate school district from 2000 through 2005. Approval would likely amount to tax in­ creases, because currently the state's Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment has eroded the seven mills because o' inflation. For instance, the 1-mill allocated to town­ ships has been rolled back to less than that in all 16 units and has even dwindled down to 0.6012 in Yankee Springs Township. That’s why the local chapter of lhe Michi­ gan Township Association and the Town­ same reason in 1999. Allocated millage for individual townships, rather than being 1 mill, now ranges from .6012 to .8863. At the request of the Tax Allocation Board, lhe County Board of Commission­ ers, at a special meeting this me,uh, voted 5-0 to put the allocated millaf.e proposal on the ballot. Commissioners Robert Wenger. Rod Goebel and John Barnett were absent. Cooley said the Allocation Board decided to ask for the proposal to be on lhe August ballot because the County 911 had already planned to have a special election on that dale. County voters are being asked to re­ new up to one mill to operate the county­ wide Enhanccd-911 emergency telephone and central dispatch system for five years. Because 1999 is an "odd year." there isn't a primary or general election scheduled, Cooley said, so by joining lhe special elec­ tion this year, "we don't have to wait so long" to put the allocated millage proposal on the ballot. Last November, county voters defeated a fixed allocated millage proposal that would have given townships an additional .23 mills and the intermediate school district a slight increase while reducing lhe county's A benefit of fixed millage is that it al­ lows governmental units to better plan their budgets when they know what their share of the millage will be for a period of time, officials nave said. ’Vher. lhe last fixed miiiuge expired, vot­ ers in 1996 turned down the opportunity to freeze the millage distribution u those lev­ els for another six years. Voters also said by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A Thomapple Kellogg Middle School student discovered that bomb threats have serious consequences following an expul­ sion hearing Monday. June 28. Members of the Board of Education considered how to punish the young man who had confessed to making a threat in a lengthy closed session. The young man is expelled from the first six weeks of the new school year (1999-2000), but the district will provide The board also set a restitution of $2,000. which the young man has two years to pay. He must also do 40 hours of community service to the school. Board President Dan Parker said that the ■ law does not mandate certain punish­ * ments, as it does in the "zero tolerance* > of weapons regulations. This gave the * board the flexibility to create a conse­ quence that "fit the crime." books and educational materials for home schooling. He must also write an essay at least 300 words long and turn it in to the Board of Education by its Aug. 9 meeting. This essay must be read to lhe entire student body at the first middle school assembly. While the young man does not have to read it at the assembly, he must apologize to his fellow students following the essay reading. , After the closed session members of the board and administration encouraged the young man to learn from his mistakes and move forward. Parker said. "We're ex­ pecting great things of you in the future." A TK Middle School student recently was expelled fori 180 days for bringing a knife to school. A retired teacher has vol­ unteered to work with that student during the coming year. The other bomb threats made at the middle and high school are still under in­ vestigation. Handguns missing from residence YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A 9 mm handgun and a .32 caliber handgun have been reported missing from a resi­ dence in the 12000 block of Cleland'Road. according a report by lhe Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The owner said the guns were laying on a couch in his unlocked home while he .......... i . ■ ...■imiii i. worked nearby. He returned inside the house two hours later to find them missing at about 9:30 p.m„ police said. Troopers are questioning two juvenile males seen near lhe front of lhe home dur­ ing the time the guns reportedly were taken. , , ^iii ......w miw-. ■_ ■ i H »iiw» Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. 'no' to a three year fixed rate. Serving on the Tax Allocation Board, in addition to Cooley and Mackenzie, are Tom Mohler. Susan VandeCar, Nancy Boersma and David Juperse. Fans! M«y ship Supervisors' Association are support­ ing approval of the August proposal for be fixed millage rates, according to Justin Cooley, who chairs the Allocation Board and the supervisors' group. The state constitution amendment re­ quires voter approval before millage rates can be restored to their original levels when the Headlee tax rollback kicks in. Voters haven't agreed to a fixed millage rale since 19°0 and that expired in 1996. The millage restoration only lasts for one year when in­ flation occurs and then the Headlee Amendment provides for reductions of that millage according to the rate of inflation. millage. Now the Tax Allocation Board is asking for the original fixed millage rate that vot­ ers first approved back in 1984 and again in 1990 in hopes that those amounts might have a belter chance to win approval from voters, Cooley said. The proposal involves the fixed mills that are guaranteed by the state constitution to local governments. The Allocation Board has to meet every year to decide bow the millage should be divided am-mg the governmental units when voters wont freeze the distribution of allocated millage. TK student gets 6-week expulsion in bomb threat Come On Down Hastings Specials * r-—.. 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Headlee currently has reduced lhe coun­ CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 319 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: ty's original 5.87 mills to 4.S938 mills, according to the county equalization office. An ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance by adding Section 90-611. Accessory Building Overlay Intermediate School District millage has been reduced from .13 to .1139 for the A complete copy of Ordinance 319 is available for inspection at the City Clerks Office. City Hal. Zone for the C«ty ot Hastings. Michigan Hastings. Michigan for Senior^ldults Independent and^Issisted giving Qjng-Term Care ^espite/Tentporary Stays ^Qall Us jfow or'Stop in^flnyti 690 W. Main This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of rts publication tn the Hastings Keep Your Friends and Relatives Banner pursuant to the Charter of the City of Hastings INFORMED! Send them Moved by Tubbs, second by Jasoerse that Ordinance No 319 be adopted The BANNER To Subscribe, call u» at<. 616-945-9554 yeas Nme Nays None Absent None I. Event G Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopt* ed by the Hastings City Council on the 28th day of June 1999 EvenI G Manshum. City Clerk 616-795-4972 Coffee Cookie Served bail �P*ge 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday July 1. 1999 .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 a m . Sunday School 1100 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m . Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p m COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and I LOO a m. Confession Saturday 4:00 - 4:W p m. 9275 S. Bedford Rd . Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times. 9:00 a.m Traditional. 10:15 a.m. Sun­ day School; 11:15 aro Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Satur­ day nignts - Praise Services 7:30 p m For more information call the church office. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a nt. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Randall Hanman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9 45 am Sunday School Hour, I1 00 am Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday. 7:00 p.m Services for Adults, Terns and Children. ST. ANDREWS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T. Huslwick. ’ tear al 948-9604. St Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A. Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Tunes arc 8:30 am., 935 a m and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 930 a.m , Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road, Hastings. Mich. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 am Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study • No age limits. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours, Wai Th irs. 9 a m. to 12 noon. Sunday Monimg: 9:30 aro.. Sunday School; 10:45 a m Morning Worship. Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Warriors (grades K5th), serving evening meals to Warnors. 6:00 pro, Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p m. (grades 6­ 12th) Thursday 7:00 p.m Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided) WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday. 9:00 a.m.; Rev Ken Vaught; 11:00 am.; Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a.m. for all ages. 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 8:00 pro; BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00 p m, Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m . freewill of­ fering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who cart. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Ftrmerly he Hustings Grace Frethren Church), 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus, 945-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10 40 a.m - Morning Worship. Thursday, 7:30 p m Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meet­ ing with “Youth With a Message ", 945-9224; 6 30 pro - Bible Study for all. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of lhe HbetiWide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center). Cnurch Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014. Father Charles P. McCabe III, Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Christian Education 10 aro.; Nursery Available at 10 •ro. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 aro. 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries, Pastor Aaron Welch - Music; Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9:30 aro. for children and adults. Morning Worship Service. 1100 aro, Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday - Fam«’ Night 6:00 p.m.. Aw ana, Jr. £.4. High Youth, Bible Study and Prayer. Thursday A.M. - Women's Bible Study. Thursday P.M - Faithful Men and Faithfol Women Bible Study Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC Tabernacle, 502 E. Grand St, Hastings. Pastor David Burgett, 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 aro.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 aro, Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m., Thursday Bible Study 7 p m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more derails GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Mooring Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children Y min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 aro.; Worship 11 aro.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Church Service *10:30 am.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m Ybuth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashvilk. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave., Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Worship 11 a m . Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman, Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the liomc Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course Books For Africa... The Hastings Rotary Club has collected books to send over to Africa and, along with some friends, are packaging them in boxes to be shipped over to the continent. The Rotarians are planning similar projects at the Charlton Park HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor, Rev Donald Brail, Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 am. Sunday School; 10:45 a_m. Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m. Kid’s quizzing, 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m., KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday, 9:00 aro, Senior Adult Bible Study -nd young adult Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office BATTLE CREEK - Onna M. Leins, WOODLAND - Arland Hyde, age 87, age 98, of Battle Creek and fonneriy of of Woodland and fonneriy of Lansing, GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Hastings, passed away Saturday, June 26. 1999 at the Evergreen Manor in Battle Creek. passed a vay Friday. June IS, 1999 and went to be with his Lord. Mr. Hyde is survived by his wife of fifty-one years. Vera; brothers. Gene Hyde Onna M. Leins 239 E. North St, Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. July 4 8 00 £ 1000 a m Worship (no Sunday School) Saturday, July 3 8 00 NA Monday. July 5 - 7 00 pm Brothers of Grace Tuesday. July 6 - 6 30 pro, softball. 7 00 Shepherd Comm.; 7:30 - Over Anon. Wednesday. July 7 - 7:00 Gospel Proc Prep October 8. 1969. Her employment included: Hastings Car Seal, and the L. W. Robinson Department Store for ten years. Mrs. Leins was a member and past president of lhe American Legion Auxiliary. First Presbyterian Church in Hastings and Battle Creek, as well as great grandson. Graveside Services for Mrs. Leins woe held Tuesday, June 29, 1999 al Hastings soon! 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058. (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor. Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director, NoahY Ark PreSchool. Sunday. July 4 - 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 9: 20 a.m Children's Worship. 10: 00 a.m. Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room; 10:30 a.m. Contem­ porary Worship Service with Com­ munion; 11:50 a.m. ChildrenY Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 Nursery is provided during both Services. Monday. July 5 - Church Office Closed Sisson Campbell of Kentucky, brothers and sisters: Diana Walker of Battle Creek. Eleanor (Don) Drummond of Grand Rapids. Robert (Mya) Cushing Jr. of Mattawan and Terry Cushing of Delton, Forster and Virginia (Dulude) Forster. Mr. Forster married Elizabeth Forster on October 14,1939. W. Mr. Forster was employed by Michigan Beil Telephone Company as an Engineer and retired in 1974 after 43 years of service, mostly . Southfield areas. in the Detroit FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDI C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER Fred; and orc son, Mark Forster. Mr. Forster is survived by his wife, 1952 N Roadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Elizabeth Forster. his four children, Wayne Forster (Janet), Mary Korr (Mathew). Ann HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Rogers (John) and Patricia Timm (Gerald); nine grandchildren. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. A Memorial Mass will be at 11:00 a.m„ Thursday, July 1, 1999 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in South Lyon, Michigan. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Memorials may be directed to the Sisters of St. Joseph, P.O. Box 210, Nazareth, WE WILL BE OPEN to serve all of your salon needs on Saturday July 3rd and Monday July 5th. Michigan 49074-0210 who had an active role in raising Mr. Forster. * Arrangements were made by Phillips Funeral Home, South Lyon, Michigan. Sunday 10 to 4 ...in need Of QUALITY PRINTING? WALK-INS WELCOME Let us fjtve you a quote. 1 MONTH UNLMTED MEN • WOMEN • CHILDREN Call for an appointment today ! Monday-Fnday 8 to 8. Saturday 8 to 4 112 L Court St. Hastings 94^-8767 *29.99 uuujnhd hair pirnurwnth with ELECTROLYSIS (lurt» hnUi liAo *5°° OFF two step grandchildren and several nieces and nephew's. Funeral Services for Patti will be odd Thursday, July 1, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Your First Visit J-Ad Graphics loot pu opportrerfc on Monday Uterty tan Mp.m. 1952 it Broadway Hastings. Michigan FREE Consultation 616-945-9554 Mr. Ward was a dairy fanner and hauled scrap metal in Bany County. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and horses. He was preceded in <jcath by his father, William Ward and brother, George Ward. Mr. Ward is survived by his son, Richard L. (Amy) Ward Jr. of Freeport; daughters. Penny Rhodes of Nashville. Brenda (Ray) Wolcott of Morley, and Nicole Ward of Bellevue; grandchildren, Adam, Keshia, Cody. Kayley, Lyndscy, and Zachery; mother. Ruby May Ward of Lansing; brothers, Jim Ward of Leslie and William Wand of Onondaga: sisters. Evelyn Rhodes of Vermontville and Judy Taylor of Florida. Ellis E. Bracy HASTINGS - Ellis E. Bracy, age 86, of Hastings, formerly of Charlotte, passed away Monday, June 28, 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Pastor John Vick officiating. Interment will take place it Cedar Creek Cemetery. Ellis was bom May 12, 1913 in Charlotte, the son of Leon and Rea (Low) Bracy and had lived about 80 years of his life in Charlotte before moving to Memorial contributions may be made to Patti's daughter Michelle's educational fund will be greatly appreciated. Hastings. He graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1930. He was a and He u is a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. For several years Mr. Forster was on the Board of Directors of the Hastings, Michigan Lions Club. He was ptreoded in death by his three ; sisters, Irene Kiley, Blanche Albright, Mae served his country during the Vietnam Conflict. Burial was in Barryvillc Cemetery, Nashville. Memorials may be made to the family. the Mr. Ernest Joseph Forster, age 87. passed away Monday, June 28.1999. He was bom March 5, 1912 in Bay City, Michigan. the son of Hugh Henry Mr. Ward was bom September 22, 1946 in Jackson, the son of William and Ruby (Purdey) Ward. He was raised in the Leslie area and Patti is survived by her companion Earl Campbell of Delton, a daughter Michelle Campbell at home, a step-son Dale the | Sr., age 52. of Nashville, passed away Sunday, June 27, 1999 in Freeport. Funeral Services for Mr. Ward were held Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at the Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Chaplain Richard Genther offichted. to '^^mes^osep^o^te^1 NASHVILLE - Mr. Richard Lee Wad She loved animals and especially cats. Miss. Cushing was preceded in death by her parents. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorials may be made American Heart Association. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross would be passed away Monday, June 28.1999. Patti was bom on November 18. 1955 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Shingledecker) Cushing Sr. Shultz of Hastings: ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren: and one great Deborah Funeral Services for Mr. Hyde were held on Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at the Koops Funeral Home. Lake Odessa. Reverend George Speas officiated. DELTON - Patti J. Cushing, age 43, Marion Smith of Battle Creek and Patricia Cemetery. loving Patti J. Cushing Mrs. Leins was also preceded in death by beg eight sisters. , Mrs. Leias is survived by ber daughters. Rivcnide officiated. Richard Lee Ward Sr. appreciated. various church guilds, she was also a Campfire leader for many years. Bible School schedule coming WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings and Gordon Showers; and many nieces and nephews. She married Kenneth Leins on May 22, 1926 and he preceded her in death on Corner of Green and Cnurch streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor. Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education. Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music, Organist. Church phone: (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of warship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 al 1030 im SUNDAY - We have begun our summer schedule: 9:30 a m. - Worship Services - Child care available for infants and tod­ dlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade 10:30 a.m - Coffee. Radio broadcast. Look for our Vacation Arland Hyde | She was bom February 27. 1901 in Hastings, the daughter of William D. and Mary E. (Schramm) Bennett. She attended Hastings area schools. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: TANNING and the Barry County Fair. Pictured with a few of the books that will be sent in over 400 boxes to Africa are Larry Neil Duane McCarthy, Joe Sikes, Mike Branch, Jeremy Mi>£ Cory McEntee and Dick Beduhn. 1 HASTINGS - Michele (Micki) Pierce Anderson, age 41, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, June 23. 1999 as the result of an automobile accident. She was bom March 6, 1958, the daughter of Stanley and Mitzi (Hinken) Pierce. She attended Hastings Schools and graduated from Hastings High School in 1976. She also attended Davenport Business School. Micki was currently working at Pennock Hospital where she has been employed most of her life. She was e devoted mother, daughter, sister and friend, always there when needed. She enjoyed outdoor activities, camping, fishing, gardening, softball, as well as volleyball and bowling. She married Scott Anderson in 1987, that ended in divorce. Micki is survived by her daughters, Emily R. Pierce and Danielle M. Anderson both of Hastings; parents, Stanley and Mitzi Pierce of Hastings; brothers Pete (Caria) Pierce of Hastings, Michael & fiancee (Zandra) Pierce of Woodland, Dennis (Sandy) Pierce of Doster, and David (Cindy) Pierce of Hastings; special friend, David Shcllenbarger of Hastings; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews. Funeral Services for Micki were held Saturday. June 26. 1999 at the Dowling Country Chapel. Reverend Carl Litchfield officiated. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Micki's children's education fund. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. long time member of the Chester Gospel Church, but has attended Hastings Baptist Church while living in Hastings the past few years. His lifetime work was fanning, but he had several other jobs io help support that venture and his family. He worked for many years as a plastering contractor and later worked for Eaton County as Maintenance Supervisor for the old Courthouse and Jail from approximately I960 to 1975. He was active in 4-H leadership at one time in his life. He and Ardis were foster parents to 28 children at another time in his life. He was a Sunday School Teacher and Deacon during much of his life and well respected for his love for God and God’s word, the Bible. Mr. Bracy was married to Ardis Zella (Rice) for 32 years, she preceded him in death in 1969. He was then married to Pauline Etta (Graham) for 27 years, and she preceded him in death in 1998. Ellis had seven children with his first wife, Ardis, they arc: Arnold Bracy of Lapeer, Michigan. Vesta Losen of Belleville, Michigan. Ronald Bracy of Nashville, Michigan. Donald Bracy of Metamora, Michigan. Pat Turley of Hastings. Michigan, Marsha Kccsling of Battle Creek. Michigan, and Becky Kelly of Hastings, Michigan; one step daughter. Alice Baldwin of Flint; 26 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and one brother. Charles Bracy of Charlotte. Funeral Services for Mr. Bracy will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 1999 at the Burkhcad-Grcen Funeral Chapel. Charlotte with Reverend Bany Smith and Reverend John Posen officiating. Interment will be in the West Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Chester Gospel Church. Charlotte. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 1. 1999 - Page 7 LEGAL nOTiCE Social N€UJS Jones-Williams to marry Oct. 2 Mr. and Mrs. Roydcn Jones of Rochester Hills and Mr. and Mrs. David Williams of Hastings wish to announce the engagement of their children, Stephanie Anne Jones and David Travis Williams. Stephanie is a graduate of Rochester Adams High School and Hope College. She is currently working in the area of child de­ velopment and is employed at Loving Touch Child Development in Zeeland. Travis is a graduate of Hastings High School and Hope College. He is presently employed as an environmental biologist with Dell Engineering in Holland. The couple will be married Oct. 2, 1999 at the First Presbyterian Church in Hast ings. Wilsons to observe 50th anniversary McKelveys to marie golden anniversary Arnold and Margaret Wilson of Water­ ford, and formerly of Hastings, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Hawaii. Arnold Wilson married Margaret McKelvey on Sunday, June 26, 1949 at the Firs! Methodist Church in Hastings. Arnold and Margaret have three children, Linda Custer of Greenville, Vicki Widmar of Milford, and Kevin Wilson of Joplan Missouri. They have four grandchildren. Arnold was engaged in teaching am coaching at Pontiac High Schools from 1953 to 1970, and was an Administrator with Flushing Community Schools for 18 years, retiring in 1988. Margaret taught in rural schools of Barr)-, Isabella and Gene­ Ted and Clara McKelvey of Hastings cel­ ebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Cancun, Mexico. Ted McK­ elvey married Clara Spaulding on June 5, 1949 in Angola, Indiana. They have four daughters, Teddie (Steve) Soya, Peggy (George) McKelvey Guthrie, Jan McK­ elvey and Julie Shreeve, seven grandchil­ dren and three stepgrandchildren. Ted farmed all his life in the Maple Grove area and was involved in township and county government, most recently re­ tiring from the Barry County Road Com­ mission. He continues to serve on the Charlton Park Foundation and Central Dis­ patch E-9-1-1 Administrative Boards. Clara see Counties. Their children wish to invite family and friends to an open house to be held at the home of Ted and Clara McKelvey at 5050 Maple Grove Road, Hastings, on Sunday,' July 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. This open house will also celebrate the 50th wedding an­ niversary of Ted and Clara McKelvey. They woiked at Fhe Battle Creek Food Company and was employed by Archway Cookies, Inc. for 36 years before retiring in 1995. Their family wish to invite family and friends to an open house to be held at their residence at 5050 Maple Grove Road on Sunday, July 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. This open house will also celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Arnold and Margaret Wil­ son. They request no gifts, please. request no gifts, please. GIRL, Sarah Beth, 7 lbs. 9 ozs., 20 1/2 in. Battle Creek Health Systems on June 20, 1999 at 3:52 a.m. to Jeff and Barb Worden of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 1/2 long, June 16, 1999 at 6:03 a.m. at WA. Foote Hospital in Jackson. Parents are Daniel and Debra Bauman of Jackson. Grandparents are David and Julia (Hostetler) Bauman of Ckrk Lake, Shirley and Robert Johnson of Michigan Center, great grandpa: ±nts, James and Jerilce Hostetler of Woodland. inches long. Planning a Garage Sale? Plan to advertise it in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday. Call us at 945-9554. Raffler-Gortmaker to be wed July 31 Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Raffia of Wood­ land and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gortmaker of Grand Rapids wish to announce the en­ gagement of their children, Bethany Raffia and Alan Gortmaker. Bethany is a graduate of Lakewood High School. She is currently employed at Hairem East in the Eastbrook Mill, where she is apprenticing for hair and nails. Alan is a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School and Comerstone University. He is now a salesman for adhesives and equip­ costs, charges, and expenses, including the at­ torney lees allowed by law and all taxes and in­ surance premiums paid by the undersigned be­ fore sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the Mortgaged premises at pubic sate to the highest bidder The sale will be held at the East entrance of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State. Hastings. Mchigan. that being the building where the Circuit Court of Barry County is held, on July 29. 1999 at 1.00 p.m. Notice is further given that the length ot re­ demption period wM be six months from the date of sate, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCL 600 3241a. MSA 27A 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the day of such sate Dated: June 28. 1999 Mortgagee Bank West P.O. Box 141220 2185Three Mile Rd. NW Grand Rapids. Michigan 49514-1220 SIEBERS MOHNEY. PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Jason S Schnelker (P57306) 125 Ottawa. N W . Suite 340 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 451-2121 (7/22) THAT’S STATE FARM. bom May 7, 1999 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo to Aaron and Kelli (VanDen-burg) Newberry of Delton. Aaron Michael weigh­ ing 2 lbs. 14 ozs., 15 7/8 inches long, 7:08 p.m. and Andrew Robert, weighing 3 lbs., 16 1/4 inches long, 7:09 pm. Trust one of these State Farr Agents with your car insurance: GIRL, grandparents Earl and Joyce Stevens, and Dean and Shirley Shade, all of Hastings. and Heather Kamila Ellis, San Francisco, CA. Richard Shoebridge, Hastings and Margaret Ann Patrick, Hastings. Chad Michael VanSyckle, Hastings and Tammie Marie Thayer, Hastings. Michael Alan Cook, Freeport and Tamra Lynn Dealer, Freeport. Jason David Ackett, Nashville and Jennifer Ann Barcroft, Nashville. Matthew John Zwiemik, Lake Odessa and Denise Patrick Kay, Lake Odessa. Richard James Langdon, Kalamazoo and Jeanine Sue Frisbie, Delton. Terry Lee Cushing, Delton and Bemadine Jo Bhola, Delton. Christopher Paul Stafford, Hastings and Jennifer Lynn Conrad, Hastings. Brian Shawn Makowski, Delton and Nicole Renee Massanari, Delton. Stephen Michael Derezmski, Middleville and Chris Marie Muskiewicz, Middleville. Darin Stephen Leaf, Dowling and Catherine Sue Forman, Dowling. Norman David Bollinger, Jr., Beaver Falls, PA. and Theresa Ann Stecco, Beaver Falls, PA. Christopher Young Soo Austin, Hastings and Suzanne Allen, Hastings. Jason Anthony Clark, Wayland and Racheal Wray Colburn, Wayland. REAL SERVICE FROM REAL PEOPLE. TWIN BOYS, Megan Ann Birman bom at Pennock Hospital on June 6, 1999 at 11:27 a.m. to Johnny and Karieen Birmau. She weighed 6 lbs. 14 3/4 ozs. and was 20 inch­ es long. She was welcomed home by big sister Molly, big brother Matthew, and Gary and Patty Harrington of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kristin to Craig T. Coughlin of Shepherd, Michigan. Craig is the son of Candy and Bill Henderson of Shepherd and Thomas and Linda Coughlin of Midland. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a degree in Spe­ cial Education. Her Hance* is a graduate of the University of Michigan. The couple is planning a July 31 wedding in Grand Rapids, MI where they will reside. Brian Joseph Thomas, Middleville and Samantha Kay Sherman, Middleville. Eric Andrew Gahan, San Francisco, CA ment. A July 31, 1999 wedding will be held at Vermontville Bible Church. GIRL, Anna Gabrielle Worden, bom at Harrington-Coughlin plan July 31 wedding Mortgage Sate THIS LAW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred m the conditions of a Mortgage made by Laurence Associates of 8228 GuB Road. Richland. Michigan 49083. (the -mort­ gagor") to Glenwood Financial I incorporated, whose address is 628 W Milham Roaa. Suite B. Portgage. Michigan 49024 The Mortgage is dated April 14. 1996, and was recorded May 26. 1998. in Document No 1012415, in the Offcj of the Register ot Deeds. Barry County. Michigan (the "Mortgage") Bank West, a Michigan savings bank, whose address is 2185 Three Mae Rd . N W.. P.O Box 141220. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49514-1220, ts the holder and assignee from Glenwood Financial I Incorporated, of the Mort­ gage by virtue of a Corporation Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage dated April 14. 1998 and recorded January 18. 1999. m Document No 1023873. in the Office of the Regrater of Deeds. Barry County. Michigan (the 'Mortgagee') The pt arrases covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows . Beginning on the North and South 1/4 line. South 957.78 feet from the North 1/4 post of Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, said Place of Beginning also being South 297 08 feet from the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 33; thence South 264.02 leet along said North and South 1/4 fene; thence North 89 degrees. 43 minutes 52 sec­ onds West. 198.00 leet parallel with the East and West IM line of said Section 33; thence North 264.02 feet parallel with said North and South 1M line; thence South 89 degrees. 43 minutes. 52 seconds East. 198 00 feel parallel with said East and West 1M line to the Place of Beginning Reserving the Easterly 33 feet lor public road right of way By reason of the default Bank West elects to deciare and hereby deciares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage debt due and payable immediately As of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Three and 57/100 Dollars ($122.543.57) is dm on lhe Mortgage tor principal, interest and fees This sum consists of prmctpal of One Hun­ dred Nmeteen Thousand Thirty-One and 97/100 Dollars ($119,031 97) plus accrued interest, fees and costs No suit or proceeding at taw has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mort­ gage or any pert of it. . Notice is hereby given that by virtue ot the power of sate contained in the Mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided and tor the purpose of paying the default amount with mterest. as provided m the Mortgage and ail legal Evadene Fox is 80 today Evadene Fox will be celebrating ha 80th birthday on July 1st. Surprise her with a card, sent to 1969 Campground Road, Hastings. Lon Lefanty 403 W. Main. Middleville 795-7925 Convenience Is... A Pharmacy That’s Open More Hours Than Any Other! Convenient Drive-thru Open 7 Days Walk-in Open 6 Days Most Insurances Accepted Home Medical Equipment Senior Citizen Discount Ruth Hughes Paul Peterson 825 S. Hanover, Hastings 1215 N. Broadway, Hastings 948-8488 948-8001 Like a good neighbor. State Farm is there.9 State Farm Mutual AutomcOle insurance Company (not in NJ) State Farm indemnity Company (NJ) • Home Offices: Bloomington. nimo«» 1009 West Green St (616) 948-3136 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 1. 1999 Southeastern 2nd-graders take MSU trip For an end of the year graders in Cindy Bender’s Southeastern Elementary Michigan State University in trip, secondclassroom at traveled to Lansing. There they toured the Michigan Historical Museum seeing dinosaur and large mammal skeletons, as well as artifacts from many different cultures. Ann landers Too young Following that, students were given a guided tour of the Kresgc Art Museum where they observed line in art and saw paintings and sculptures by many artists. Lunch was eaten on the lawn by the river. Before going home children walked through the horticulture and 4-H children's gardens where they sketched many plants. about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web Dear Ann Landers: Wc have a 17-ycarold son who is in love. “Josh” is a good kid, doesn’t drink or do drugs, and makes excel­ lent grades. We only want what is best for him, but Josh says he wants to marry his girlfriend She is only 16. She has no plans to go to college and has made it clear she docs not want Josh to attend school out of irutuyrouna to back) Ryan Curtis, Justin Jevicks, Catlin Coy and Jacob Johnson sketch flowers at the horticulture gardens page at www.creators.com Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Trust instincts Dear Ann Landers: I am a 39-ycar-old woman who is writing with the hope of helping other women. Four years ago, I was diagnosed with uterine cancer. I only had state. What is even more upsetting is the girl’s mother is encouraging this relation­ ship. I suspect she would like to get them married as soon as possible. 1 know young love can be crushingly im­ portant, but Ann, I am scared to death that my son will- be making a huge mistake. What can 1 do? - Nashville Mom. Dear Nashville: Josh must not allow this 16-year-old girl to prevent him from going to college in another state if that is what he wants to do. My hunch is, she is afraid he might meet someone who could threaten the relationship, and if the school is far away, she will not be able to sec him often enough to protect her interests. 1 hope Josh’s favorite teacher or some adult outside the family will help him un­ derstand that he is much too young for mar­ riage and that if what he feels now is truly love, it will last until he can make a mature, balanced decision that comes from his head, not Ids hormones. one symptom - a little bit of bleeding after intercourse. I went in for my annual Pap smear, and the results were abnormal. My doctor then did a biopsy, but everything showed up normal. My doctor told me I probably had a cer­ vical infection. He also said 1 had a pro­ lapsed uterus, which was no surprise after having five children. He recommended a hysterectomy but said there was no rush - I could wait a year or two. I told my doctor I felt something else was wrong and insisted on a hysterectomy im­ mediately He scheduled me for surgery the following week. The surgeons discovered a tumor and told me the cancer had already progressed to the second stage. 1 went through all the radiation treatments, and luckily, it was caught in time. I am now a four-year cancer survivor. Ann. please tell your readers that the doc­ tor is not always right. If you have a gut feeling something is wrong, it probably is. Listen to your instincts. And don’t ever be late getting a Pap smear. I was only one month past my regular appointment when I got mine. I asked my doctor where I would be if 1 hadn’t insisted on the hysterectomy. He replied, "You would not be here right now." - Lucky in Texas. Dear Texas: 1 hope your letter will en­ courage all women who read this column to trust their instincts. I air. concerned about the lab work that showed everything was Retire early Dear Ann Landers: Ever since 1 read that letter from “Dying in the Midwest,” I felt I had to tell my story. One day, my hus­ band came home from work and told me he Emily Ellwood, Sarah Kidder, Dion Sibley, Philip Watson. Chase DelCotto and Kristina Elwen stand by an African elephant skeleton at the historical museum. was exhausted and just plain burned out. He said he wanted to take early retirement, but nc was one year short of qualifying for full retirement benefits. 1 pleaded with him to stay on the job. I told him we could go to Hawaii for a second honeymoon. 1 assured him that one year would be over in no time at all. Children and chaperones listens as a docent explains “line" in art. TK High school office closed July 5-16 He agreed to stay on for another year. I was overjoyed. Six months later, he dropped dead of a massive heart attack. I am now living with the agony of terrible guilt. 1 feel as if! killed that wonderful man. He really did need to rest. He was to­ tally exhausted and completely burned out. I hope by writing you, Ann, that hard­ working husbands and their wives will, to­ gether, make decisions about retiring that will serve them both well. - Too Late for Us in Southern California. Dear Southern Calif.: I can add nothing to your heartbreaking letter. You said it all. 1 hope, however, that you will come to be­ lieve that your husband's heart attack was his destiny and would have happened no matter what he did The Thomapple Kellogg High School office will be closed from July 5-16. Work permits may be obtained at the administra­ tion office while the high school office is closed. The high school office will resume normal operations on July 19, 1999. Be INFORMED! Subscribe to the BANNER Call 616-945-9554 HASTINGS 4 Restore trust Lunch by the Red Cedar River. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Mental Health Board. Applications may be obtained at County Administration, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, Hastings, and must be returned no later than July 8,1999. It’s Silent It’s Serious TARZAN (G) •DUAL'S DAUGHTER (R) other man. I thought he believed me and that would be the end of it. Last week, I found a tape on which Ralph had recorded my phone calls. 1 was devastated to realize that he did not trust me and had invaded my privacy. Although 1 have tried to forgive him, I cannot seem to forget his lack of faith. Every time 1 pick up the phone, 1 wonder if Ralph is still taping me. What can I do about this painful turn of events? - No Trust in Kentucky. _ . .But Taking A Simple Test ..Could ,, Save Your Life! O M MOOT (PiU) dcttm AUSTIN powers 2 (MU) Dear Ann Landers: 1 have been married to “Ralph” for six years. A month ago, someone called Ralph and told him to “check ou; his wife’s new boyfriend.” The caller did . ot identify himself. I have been completely faithful to my husband since we married and would never cheat. When Ralph asked me about the call, I assured him that 1 had no interest in any Hastings/Maple Valley * 1974 CLASS REUNIONS Call 945-5748 Dear Kentucky: You and Ralph should have a few sessions of joint counseling. Trust must be restored as soon as possible. Get a referral from your doctor or clergy­ man, and please let me know you took my advice. 1-800-DIABETES 1-800-342-2383 www.diabetes.org < a program of A.American DWxtoa Asioclstkin. I I I 1 11 1-1JJ3 AUCTION LAKEFRONT COTTAGE 11:01 A.M. 8AT, JULY 10 58 Sundago Park. Thornapple Lake (Between. Hastings A. Nashville Take M-79 6.5 ml W. of Nashville. or 3 ml. E. of M-37 to Chariton Park Rd., then N. 1 ml. to River Rdthen E. to Lake. Turn right on Sundago to site.) Thoi uapplc lakefront summer 2-bedrootn cot­ tage w/storage barn. Call for bidders' packet. REAL ESTATE QEEft HQUSES: THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Braement Wai! Repair by Wa* Anchor i Dear Ann Landers: I was interested in the letter from “Upjohn in Vermont,” who taught her children to ask questions rather than just stare ar people who are different. As a person who has had a disability since birth, I was especially pleased that you printed it. Growing up, 1 was hurt far more by people who gawked and made comments among themselves than by those who asked me questions. My right arm ends just below the elbow, and when 1 see children looking at it curi­ ously, or when they ask what happened, 1 explain that God makes each of us differ­ ent. Some people have brown hair, some blond; some people arc tall, some arc short; some people have two hands, some may have only one. But each of us is special in our own way. Sometimes, the children touch my arm or want to see me do things with my arm. They always want !g know­ how I can drive with one hard. I never take offense to their questions. 1 simply hope they learn that we can all be and do what­ ever wc want - it¥ about ability, not dis­ ability. Some parents are embarrassed when their child asks a question, but 1 believe children should feel free to ask questions so long as they do so politely. How else are they to learn? I was worried that my daughter would be upset by other children^ reactions to my arm. Now, at age 6, she answers their questions, saying, “Th.t is how God made her, and my mom can do anything." - S.R., Meraux, La. Dear S.R.: What a wonderfully positive attitude! Some people would see the cup as half empty, but in your case, it is overflow­ ing. Thanks for writing. Gem of the Day: A 3-ycar-old boy went with his father to sec a liner of kittens. On returning home, he breathlessly informed his mother, “There were two boy kittens and two girl kittens." “How did you know that?” his mother asked. “Daddy picked them up and looked underneath,” he replied. “1 think it’s printed on the bottom." Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, inc. Need Call the experts... ♦ Fast Friendly Service • Direct Insurance Billing ALSO SOLD SAME DAY; HERITAGE AUCTION FIRM 517-349-3553 • 1-800-531-5379 Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. $50.00 Off ^03^ Deductibles • Experienced Expert Installation <|f. ..><5,, -J - . HI—, rww WVMKMv trews Sat.. July 3rd. 12-3 p.m. & Tues.. July 6th. 5-7 p.m. Tri-hull speedboat • pontoon & paddle boats • furniture • antiques • collectibles • motorcycle • household Ask questions • handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more REAL ESTATE « Do you have questions about sex. but no one to talking to? Ann Landers' booklet. "Sex and the Teenager." is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, busi­ ness-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and “normal.” That lab should be looked into. It sounds like someone is not doing his or her job. • Highest Quality Glass and Materials 1-800-237-2379 SOV SYSTBI OF SOUTHMBT MCMGM. MC ♦ Guaranteed Workmanship ♦ Free Mobile or Pickup and Delivery Call - 61 6-945-5085 2 18 N. Jefferson St. । Downtown Hastings J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 1. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... The origins of Cedar Creek By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Isaac LaGrange built the first mill on Cedar Creek in 1849. this was a saw mill on Section No. 26. Mr. LaGrange had taken up land in sec­ tions 26, 35, 22 and 36 of what was to become Hope Township. The saw mill was west of the comer that would later be known as Cedar Creek Comers. Later this mill was operated *>y Ardic Owens. In 1863 Simeon McCaffrey and Philan­ der Clark build a gnst mill at Cedar Creek on Section No. 35 right at the northcast cor­ ner of the section. The original water wheel for this mill was an overshot wheel. Later this was replaced with a water turbine. An advertisement in 1873 stated that Simeon McCaffrey, proprietor of grist and Cedar Creek Roller Mills. A view of Cedar Creek. This shows the crooked road going through the village. The building on the right is the schoolhouse. The church sits behind the school saw mills at Cedar Springs, “Buys wheat and sells flour.' A steam grist mill was built in Cedar Creek in 1880 by Dr. H.F. Peckham Dr. Peckham came to Cedar Creek in 1868 and set up a medical practice that served Cedar Creek and the surrounding areas as well. Hope Township was part of Barry Town­ ship until 1850, when the legislature sepa­ rated it off and named it Hope Township. Salmon C. Hall, a land speculator, who in 1840 owned many acres of land in the area, which he sold in parcels of 40, 80 and 120 acre particles, named the township Hope, taking the name from William M. Campbell Cedar Creek Mill from across the mill pond. who often expressed his feelings about this difficult to tame area by “hoping that things will improve by and by.” The first town meeting was held on April 1, 1850, the last of the townships to be formed in Barry County. There were 14 vot­ ers present to the meeting and a slate of officers was elected and S80 was voted for township expenses. In 1850 Cedar Creek post office was established. Isaac La Grange was the first postmaster, with Solan Dowd following in 1854 and ir 1856 C.P. Larabee held the position. The first mail carrier was William Camp­ bell, who once each week carried the mail bag to Yorkville on the south end of Gull Lake and returned with the mail for the Cedar Creek area. Cedar Creek was named for the many cedar trees growing in the swamp area of its headwaters and along its banks. The name Cedar Creek for the hamlet seemed a natur­ al name for the village. There was a time when Cedar Cretk was proposed as the name of the township, but this never hap­ pened and Hope was chosen instead. A road to Hastings was constructed about 1852, following the route traveled by pio­ Cedar Creek School and teacher from 1907-1910, George H. Young. road in the beginning but did allow the pio­ neers from Hope Township to travel to Hastings. A railroad was proposed sometime before 1880. This was to have been a nar­ neers over an Indian trail. This was a rough job, cutting this road, as the track had to be cleared of trees and brush, and the swamps row gauge railroad on the Kalamazoo, Lowell and Northern Railroad line. The right of way was laid out and some sub­ scription money was raised and some of the line was actually graded, beginning in the southwest and going northeast through Hope Township. However, money ran out and the railroad never came into being. Sev­ eral years later, in 1887, the C.K.&S. did come through Hope Township, following almost the same line that had been pro­ posed for the earlier railroad. David Bowkc*- donated an acre of land on Section No. 36 for a burial ground. Isaac Graves, who died in 1848, was the first one buried in this cemetery. Cyrus P. Larabee opened the first grocery store in 1853 in his home, carrying the sup­ plies for the store on his back from Battle Creek. In 1855 he built a new building and had to have logs placed in them so the oxen could travel through them. It was a crude moved his stock into it. Groceries were sold at a dear price. Cyrus Larabee served in the > > GIRLS. J® Ina Bailie Mabel Armour Cryaul Card Golda Mott Katie Vondaaelle Glenn* McDonald Ktoasie Mott Loa Co* Gladya Moury Delia Caacy Ella Card Bernice Wertman Beulah Wertman Velma Armour (TMa? ©WJk MlftgL i'/ j® Nina Albertaon Margie Card Maggie Cate/ Una Campbell Blanche Smith Mare Smith Nellie Gurd Crya tai P«ae Bettie Gurd Golda McMannia Beaaie Allen Irma Bergman Beulah Albert»on Civil War and was a Corporal. His daughter Bertha Larabee, and her husband, Arcelious Campbell, took over the Cedar Creek Store in 1911 and operated it until his death in 1928. [Their children were Guy, Clarence, Florence and Arcelious.] There was a blacksmith shop, a church, a school and a woodworking shop along with LEGAL NOTICE Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Edith A Moore to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States Department of Agriculture Mort­ gagee. dated May 4. 1993. and recorded on May 5. 1993. in Liber 570. on page 991. Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY TWO AND 54/100 DOLLARS ($85,852 54). including interest at 7.25% per an­ num Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on Thurs­ day. July 22. 1999 Said premises are situated m Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as LOT 6. MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 65 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penc shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June-1. 1999 United States ot America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States De­ partment of Agriculture, Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (7/8) the mills. Cedar Creek commanded consid­ erable trade. It was the only milling point in the area. Before the mills were built there, pioneers had to travel to Hastings, Yorkville or Battle Creek on foot, carrying the grain to the mill and then carrying the flour back to the village. Simeon McCaffrey operated the Cedar Creek mill for many years. He then sold it to Wallace Norton and then Sam Canon. Will Carson and Billy Baird also were involved in the operation of the mill. Arnold Lammers came to Cedar Creek from Hamilton, Mich., in 1897 to operate the mill for Sam Carson. Mr. Lammers kept a good set of records of the business and from them we learn the income from the mill ranged from $5 to S10 weekly, the fee for grinding was split 50/50 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 - REWARDS - between the owner and the operator. If the farmer had no cash, they paid their grinding bill with grain, which was then sold as ani­ mal feed by the mill for cash. When Sam Carson died, the mill was sold at public auction at the Hastings courthouse to settle his estate. Arnold Lammers had very little cash money and could not sec how he would be able to purchase the mill. However, Will Carson, son of Sam, bid on the mill in Arnold Lammers’ name, giving him the deed and arranging for him to pay for it as he was able. This was on Aug. 2, 1902 . White flour and graham flour were the main products of the mill, as well as buck­ wheat. There were two mills there and Wendall Lammers recalls making cider in the cider mill behind the grist mill. He also remembers swimming in the flume under the mill, fishing in the mil) pond, skating in the winter on the mill pond Arnold Lammers died on Aug. 20, 1932. John Lammers, his son. who had worked with him in the mill for many years, operat­ ed it until his retirement in 1957. Forest Stamm bought the mill in October of 1962, converting it into a saw mill. In May of 1965, the mill burned to the ground, ending an era and eliminating a century old landmark. 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(Determined by multiplying rate shown by 3 for three months or 6 for six months). Full coverage. Including comprehensive and collision insurance. Is also available at vary low premiums. A 25% discount is applied to most additional cars. PLUS a full 25% discount on most multi-car policies. Additional discounts for mature persons age 55 and older. Also call about new highly competitive adult single rates for women 25 and over and men 30 and over. Join with the thousands of Michigan policyholders who have already called and saved' All it lakes is 10 minutes or less lo learn how ypu can save’ CALL TODAY TOLL FREE 1-800-648-6329 FOR RATE QUOTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 1.1999 < < me h Uiink < I il... Fontes deserves little sympathy for a poor job Poor Wayne Fontes. Fontes — the former head coach of the Detroit Lions who always had funny things to say. but never was able to motivate his team toward making a serious run in the playoffs— recently filed a worker's compensation claim against his former employer. He claims that he was disab'ed from injuries he suffered while on the Lions' sidelines. For example, players ran into him. causing pain to his back, his neck and his leg. This is the reason Fontes was often found riding around on his little golf cart during training camp. And I thought it was just because of his laziness. The injuries, he says, affected his ability to coach ('er. like he could in the first place) and also affected his performances in other areas. He made his worker's compensation claim Tuesday in Detroit. In Tuesday's Detroit Free Press, Fontes was even quoted as saying this about his ailments: ”1 had a hard time in the bedroom.'’ Apparently, though, Fontes can still play golf and swim, like he continues to do at his new home in sunny Florida. Back to football. In his mind. Fontes said the injuries forced him to delegate authority to his other coaches and diminished his ability to motivate his team. On a couple of occasions, he was trampled on the sidelines by players attempting to make plays. One of those incidents was a collision with his former player Bennie Blades. The Lions should have kept Blades around; he always had the ability to make big plays. The only individual to speak on the Lions beha'f Tuesday was a lawyer representing the team's insurance carrier. For not knowing a whole lot about the matter. Robert Humphrey certainly said a lot. "Simply put. it's the defendant's position that this case was a frivolous one," the lawyer. Humphrey said. There are a lot of workman's comp and lawsuits that could be considered frivolous, but that's a whole 'nother topic. Just chalk it up as a way for fat cat lawyers to become fatter and individuals like Fontes who file these stupid lawsuits wasting other’s precious time. If anyone has a gripe here it should be the Lions fans who had to endure the Fontes Years. I wonder if there is a lawyer out there who would consider my possible lawsuit that charges Fontes with an inability to coach. Fontes always wanted to be his players* best friends, but never knew how io draw up a game plan to produce more Lions' victories. Instead he shuffled things around often and found cute things to say to media, to avoid the hard questions. His comments Tuesday show that some people never change. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure that Wayne has suffered through a lot of pain as we all did when he was a Lion. He may not be as great as he was before, but maybe that is better for all of us. • Star in a Fishing Show: Spinning a goou fishing tale could reap a reward for Michigan anglers this summer. Kessler Whiskey will give fishing enthusiasts an opportunity to prove that they have what it takes to star in a fishing program. One lucky Michigander will reel in a fishing trip with renowned fisherman. Babe Winkelman, and an appearance on a segment of his nationally syndicated television show, "Good Fishing." To enter the "Star in Your Own Fishing Show" contest, anglers are asked to send a video and/or color photos of themselves and a hand-printed or typed essay (250 words or less in English) that describes the attributes that make them a worthy candidate. The grand prize is a three-day, two-night trip for two to Brainerd, Minn, for a fishing outing and the television show. Brainerd is where the film "Fargo" was based. Entries should be submitted to Kessler "Star in Your Own Fishing Show" contest, c/o Shandwick, 8400 Normandale Lake Blvd.; Suite 500; Minneapolis. Minn. 55437. • Hare's Work in Print: Melinda Hare's poems "Living Life" and "Young Women" have been published in an anthology of Michigan's finest new authors. "Voices of Michigan." Hare, a resident of Hastings who also coaches middle school track, also won the "name the book" contest. The book sells for $15.95 and is available in bookstores throughout the state. It can be ordered by calling toll free at 877-487-1098. Talk to you soon. Never an off-season for Lakewood's Nielsen By Nick Kacher Staff Writer *TU miss high school sports; actually I already do miss them. I wish I had one more year,” expressed Lakewood High School senior female athlete of the year Jennifer Nielsen. Nielsen may wish that she had ano:her year at Lakewood, but opposing schools around the area will certainly be glad to see her leave. It is not that they do not like Nielsen, they just don’t like what she can do to them on the basketball, as well as volleyball court. For the past four years Nielsen has been dishing out passes, hitting jumpshots, grabbing rebounds, spiking balls, diving for digs, and making it all look easy. What’s not so easy is the long hours of practice and the relentless training that enables her to shine when it comes game time. Officially, summer was Nielsen's off season, school is out and both basketball and volleyball arc finished for the year. However, it may have been Nielsen’s busiest time. If she wasn’t at an “optional’’ volleyball practice, she was sharpening her skills against the best basketball players in West Michigan. Last year, she was a member on an AAU squad that placed sixth nationally. “I became a better player and learned a lot from just playing with great players. I also always listened to what the c^ach had to say,” Nielsen explained. * even when he wasn’t specifically speaking to me.” That listening and extra work definitely seem to pay off as Nielsen a thrce-year varsity member was selected all-league and J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County three straight years. In addition, she was ailarea her junior and senior years, as well as All-State her final season. In her Matteson makes mark at DK, named Panthers’ best Whether it was throwing or running in a touchdown, tossing in a long-range jumper or scorching the tracks as a member of a championship program, Kyle Matteson always seemed to be in the middle of the action for the Delton Kellogg Panthers. As a contributor or as a leader, Matteson starred in football, basketball and track and field earning eight varsity letters. To honor his dedicated efforts, DK recently selected Matteson as its top mile senior athlete for 1998-99. In Matteson's two years of varsity football he earned All-KVA honors twice, J-Ad Graphics' All-Barry County acclaim twice, all-area for Battle Creek twice and was named to the All-State team as a senior defensive back. The Panther gridders showed great improvement over the last couple of years with Matteson playing a big pan. DK wound up 3-6 and dropped three games by one point during Matteson's junior year, but went 7-2 in 1998. "We knew that we were close," Matteson said. "We just had to get over the hump." There were many standout performances for Matteson, whether it was for his defensive talents or for his leadership on offense. In his junior year, Matteson threw for 220 yards in a KVA contest versus Pennfield. Defensively, he managed 20 tackles versus Mattawan in one Friday night under the lights and picked off two passes in another gridiron battle against Comstock. Actually, the numbers in Matteson's junior year as a defensive back, he believes, were better than the ones he achieved as an All-State senior. In 1998, he led all Barry County players with six interceptions and also made 70 bone crushers. In 1997, Matteson collected 90 tackles and picked off five passes. Matteson knew the responsibilities involved in being the team's quarterback and took his job very seriously. "There's a lot of responsibility with being the leader of the huddle," Matteson said. "You had to kind of watch over everybody, there's not much of a choice. Coaches relay things to you that you have to pass on to the other players." 1 ■ , Kyle Matteson starred in three sports at Delton Kellogg as a State qualifier in track, a quarterback on the football team and a leading scorer for the Panther basketball program. Panther football coaches Jon Greenman and Rob Heethuis gave Matteson plenty of instructions as did his father, Kevin Matteson, who played quarterback and runningback during his prep football career at DK. "He's (Matteson) always encouraged sports on me; he'll tell me what I need to work on," Matteson said. MATTESON r _■ /MjtkiqEl ... ... .... NeSmith led Lady Panther teams on and off the fields There were plenty of things that made playing sports a real benefit for Christy NeSmith. The recent graduate of Delton Kellogg High School who earned 12 letters — 10 on varsity squads — attempted to name a couple of the most important reasons for why athletics became so special in her 'ife. "Sports bring more attention to you, you make friends, you gel recognized and these things help you to feel good about yourself.” NeSmith said. "Sports made school go by real fast and you have to do good (academically) or else you can't play." It seemed that NeSmith was always good, whether it was as a sports senior campaign she averaged 21 points. 6.5 rebounds, and 5 assists. This season in a game against Charlotte Nielsen broke a school record when she poured in 43 points. However, her most memorable basketball moment came in a loss to Lakeview in the district finals. “I remember the gym was absolutely packed, there wasn’t even standing room left. I fouled out with about 30 seconds left and as I was leaving the court I received a standing ovation from both sides. That was pretty neat,” Nielsen recalls. When there isn't a basketball in her hands, it’s a pretty good bet you’ll find a volleyball in them. On the volleyball court Nielsen also has enjoyed success, not just individually, but as a member of a team that has made it to the State tourney three of the last four years. “Volleyball at Lakewood may be the most intense program in high school sports." said Nielsen Nielsen explained how Coach Kellie Rowland doesn’t simply expect a commitment, but rather demands one. That commitment and the many sacrifices the team made were instrumental in pulling together and uniting them. standout, a team leader or as a representative of DK. NeSmith was a threc-year varsity standout for lhe Lady Panthers basketball squad earning J-Ad Graphics' All-Barry County recognition and All-Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA) awards as the team's point guard during her junior and senior seasons. In all three years, the captain lopped the team in scoring and was a leader in rebounds and assists as well. NeSmith picked up basketball in lhe fifth grade at St Joe Elementary in Kalamazoo. Still, she has a tough lime picking her favorite sport — basketball, volleyball or softball. "I kind of like softball because it's outside, but I like basketball because it has more one on one play." NeSmith said. As a leftside hitter, NeSmith also played three years on DK's varsity volleyball squad. She says that volleyball is the sport: "I've improved in the most" and she was named the team's Most Valuable Player as a senior. Much of the credit for her improvement NeSmith gives to her longtime coach. Rhonda Sturgeon. Tve had her for a coach the longest." NeSmith said. "When I came in the eighth grade, she was the coach and also when I was brought up to the junior varsity. She has helped me out a lot” Not only did the Lady Panther captain become an All-Barry County award winner as a spiker. but she also made il onto lhe All-Battle Creek team twice and made the All-KVA squad during her senior stanza. With volleyball, it's the team work that NeSmith found most thrilling. "It's working together," NeSmith explained. "Everyone is involved, lhe setter... the passer... the hitter. All have Nielsen said her teammates became her sisters and the coach was like a mom. “The team has never let me down, and they have always been there for me. Everything in volleyball is done as a group, it’s all or none with us," said Nielsen. This sort of chemistry is what made “Viking Volleyball" so tough to beat over the last few seasons, and allowed to work together.” Softball is a third sport that NeSmith found success with. A four-year varsity player, most of her time was spent either playing third base or shortstop, while also being one of lhe team's top hitters. Still, defense is probably one of her best softball strengths. "Fielding just Nielsen to excel on the court. comes naturally," NeSmith said. NIELSEN... Continued on page 11 Christy NeSmtth was a three-sport sparkler at Delton Kellogg High School competing In volleyball, basketball and softball. NeSmith continued on page 11• �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 1. 1999 - Page 11 NIELSEN.,■continued from page A four-year varsity member. Nielsen earned all-league and All-Barry County honors the past two seasons. She was also chosen all-area, all-region, and was picked to be on the Lansing "Dream Team." To rap things off, she was chosen All-State her senior year. Nielsen for the last four years has put her blood, sweat and tears into the Lakewood basketball and volleyball programs. She has given a lol to sports, but she has taken away more. 10 “Sports helped me to mature,” Nielsen said. “I realized that people might look and work through them. 1 leaned if you keep going at it. whatever it is, up to me. and I had to make my decisions on and off the court accordingly." Like any other high school kid. Nielsen had her share of problems and her eventually you’ll get il” That attitude will not only be helpful, but necessary as Nielsen plans to take h-r basketball game to the next level. On Aug. 19, she will head to Western Illinois University to pursue a degree ia education. If the put four yean n at indicator of what’s to come, Jennifer Nielsen has a bright future ahead of her. periods of rough times, but she took some of the lessons she learned from sports and applied them to her everyday life. Nielsen stated. “Sports showed me perseverance, and how to deal with things Mann visits victory lane Brett Mann missed winning the feature race by a few, small inches two weeks ago at the New 96 Speedway. This week, he made sure that didn’t happen again. Jennifer Nielsen provided the Lady Vikings with many outstanding plays and now looks forward to doing the same at Western Illinois University. MATTESON.,.continued from page 10 "Having more control of a game," is one thing about basketball that Matteson enjoys compared to his other sports, track and basketball. And he certainly made his presence felt playing at DK four years and on the varsity squad for three of those seasons. The one-time point guarc moved to shooting guard his senior stanza and tallied a 19point average. Matteson was twice All-KVA and All-Barry County in hoops and also was a member on the all-area team in Ban.. Creek. In one league contest with Paw Paw during his senior year, Matteson netted a career-high 30 points. Other memorable games include a tough defeat to Mattawan in the regional finals of his sophomore campaign. The Panthers appeared to have the Wildcats beat with roughly six seconds to go, but Mattawan tied the score and ended up winning in overtime. It was one of those victories found in defeat. Or as Matteson described: "You take things from those games." DK basketball coaches Jim Hogoboom and Mike Mohn were instrumental in helping Matteson grasp that game. LEGAL NOTICE Short Foreclosure Notice - (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles D Blackbum. a married person to Plymouth Capitol Company. Inc Mortgagee, dated March 27. 1996. and recorded on March 28. 1996. m Liber 655. on page 625 Barry County Records Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Residential Fundog Corporation by an assign­ ment dated May 15. 1996. and recorded on De­ cember 29. 1998. m Document f1022919. Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDREDS FORTY EIGHT AND 87/100 - Dol­ lars ($102,648 87). including interest at 14.00% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute n such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastmgs. Michigan, at 100 o'clock pm, on July 22. 1999 Said premises are situated m Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 2. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 2 THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST. 1875 44 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE TO THE CENTERLINE OF SHRINER ROAD. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 28 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 340 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 88 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST. 280 00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTER­ LINE. THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 23 MIN­ UTES 48 SECONDS EAST 334 99 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGHEES 40 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST. 432 83 FEET. THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 32 SEC­ ONDS EAST 334 92 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale unless determined aban­ doned m according with 1948CL 600 3241a. In which case the redemptux. penod shall be 30 days from the dale ot such sale Dated June 10. 1999 Residential Funding Corporation. Mortgagee PETZ & ASSOCIATES. PC 20902 Mack Grosse Pointe Woo^s. Ml 48236 *1383-1 (7«) In track, Matteson again made his mark, being on the All-KVA team three times, All-Barry County twice and being a member of the 1600 Panther relay squad — along with Jason Kimbrough, Jim NeSmith and Darron Williams — that was All-State during Being a member of coach Fred Pessell's track team that has now won nine consecutive league titles was a wonderful experience for Matteson. "This year was a little tougher." Matteson said about the Panthers* championship run on the tracks. "Everyone is always out to get the league champs." Matteson has given DK sports teams many gifts over the past couple of years, but that is not to say that hasn't also been rewarded through his association with the Panther teams. "(Sports) give you the discipline to do other things and it makes the school year to go by faster,' Matteson said. "It helps you to work with other people, you have to get along with people even if you don't care for them." Matteson will attend Kellogg Community College and plans to study engineering. Mann the 1998 New 96 Speedway track champion took the lead after the last restart and never looked back in winning the 25-lap sprint-car feature. "I never thought Fd make it down here again. We've had a tough year, fd like to thank Lane Automotive, Hoosier Tire, and my Dad for helping me out,” Mann said in victory lane. In IMCA Modified action, Tim Dalman was able to hold off the competition and win his first feature at the New 96 Speedway. It was a great night for the Dalman clan as brother Greg placed high in the sprint-car feature. The best feature race of the night came in the Street Stocks division. For much of the race several drivers baslcd back and for th for the second position, but eventually Mark Anderson, Ben Christie, and Jim Brown broke free of the pack and ran down leader Max Wirebaugh. In the en.1, it was Anderson who crossed the line first. Ben Christie, of Freeport, had yet another strong finish coming in second. The Late Models make their one and only appearance at the Lake Odessa oval with the IMCA Modified*, and the Street Stocks Friday. Racing will start at 7:30 p.m. The New 96 Speedway is located off exit 64, on Portland Road, in Lake Odessa. All the cars and stars of the Auto Value Winged Super Sprint car series, along with the Berlin Late Model Stock cars and Sportsman cars will compete in a holiday weekend triple-header. The auto-racing program will be Saturday night, July 3, at the Berlin Raceway. The first preliminary heat race is set for 7 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, and $5 for children age 4-11. Martin Dragway... Russell Sage, of Delton, was the runner-up in the Street Class at Martin last Saturday and took home $75 for his efforts. Sage. 19, and his Mustang nearly captured the win and are now in second place for points. On April 24, Sage was the winner of the high school drags race also held at Martin. Kalamazoo Speedway... A number of local drivers tested their skills at the Kalamazoo Speedway last Saturday night. In the Super Late Models division Brandon Lyons led the local drivers by coming in fourth in the feature race. He is currently eighth in points. Larry Dahlke also had a top 10 finish and he now stands 14 th in points. Ron Finkbciner was lucky just to race after an incredible accident in the heat race left the body of his car completely destroyed. Together with the help of many pit crews they were able to put the car back in driving shape before the feature race. In the Factory Stocks, it was a successful night for a local driver as Brian Bergakker earned his first ever feature event victory. The win boosted him to 12th in the point standings. Brad Shellenbarger also had a strong race finishing in sixth position. He is eighth in the points. Gary VanAradal finished in 18th position, and is 30th in points. John Termeer was unable to race in the feature after his transmission blew up in qualifying. He stands in 13th in the points. This week is a full 3-in-l show, plus the largest fireworks display ever at the Kalamazoo Speedway. Also, in the Factory Stocks class it is the special 33car, 33-lap, three wide start in which lhe winner will take home $1,000. Admission for the night is $12. Berlin Raceway... For the fifth consecutive week Randy Sweet won the feature event in the 40lap Late Model Stock Car division. Sweet, a multiple year track champion, started eighth in the field, and did not gain the lead until lhe 25th lap. Once he did moit into first position, he never looked back Bob Holly of Gun Lake, the defending track champion, came across the line in fourth. In the 30-lap feature race for Super Stocks it was Ross Meeuwsen, of Holland, who grabbed the win. The win was his third main event victory of the season. In the 25-lap main event for Sportsman Cars Lee VanDyk of Grand Rapids staved off hard rushing Dave Lewis, of Middleville, to capture the win. Defending series champion, Bfl Tyler of Panma, wB be among the favorites to win the 30-lap Sprint car main event at the Berlin Raceway this Saturday. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEAR­ ING REGARDING THE PROPOSED 1999-00 PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF ^E BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS: DATE OF MEETING: JULY 12, 1999 PLACE OF MEETING: MEDIA CENTER UPPER ELEMENTARY BUILDING 327 NORTH GROVE STREET DELTON, MICHIGAN HOUR OF MEETING: 7:00 O’CLOCK PM TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE: (616) 623-9246 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES ARE LOCATED ATI 327 NORTH GROVE STREET, DELTON, Ml 49046 A COPY OF THE PROPOSED 1999-00 PROPERTY TAX MILL­ AGE RATE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT: THE SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE, 327 NORTH GROVE STREET, DELTON, MICHIGAN. PURPOSE OF MEETING: Public discussion on the proposed 1999-00 property tax millage rate to be levied to support the budget will be a subject of this hear­ ing. Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education Delton Kellogg Schools Aew Life Assembly But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had great compasison, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. Lake ISM II II • Singing • Old Time Preaching • Fellowhsip • Holy Ghost & Fire July 11th - 18th WTth Services Daily at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm Special Speakers: Rev. Bob and Dee Gumbert, Texas Rev. Ted and Vicki Thomas, Bucyrus, Ohio Host Pastor: Rev. Edna Miller Location: New Life Assembly 1490 E. State Rd., Hastings, MI (616) 948-2762 "Pentecostal Winds fire blowing Come join us for an exciting time in the Lord! �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 1, 1999 Lehman finds that hard work pays off Friendship and improvement — both individual and team — made Travis Lehman's athletic times at Lakewood High School most memorable. Lehman was a standout for the Vikings in both football and baseball, the turf. "In my senior year, I knew every position on the field," Lehman said. His senior year was much better than his junior campaign as the Vikings posted a winning record of 5-4 after ending the 1997 season at 0-9. "It was tough, like going 0-9," Lehman explained. "Wc worked that much harder; we didn’t want that to happen again. We had open weight room during the summer and all of the players showed up and worked hard." The team aspect of football, and the excitement that comes with lhe games, have always been special to the Lakewood star athlete. In his own words it's "Ten other guys working together on a Friday night... that's lhe best part." earning numerous awards. A final award for his dedication, commitment, perseverance and camaraderie is the school’s top senior male athlete for the 1998-99 school year. It is an award that is justified. Playing sports and earning the recognition as Lakewood's top jock, however, is all Lehman's honor. "There were so many kids who didn't know what they were missing out on," Lehman said. "I met my best friends in sports... my best friends are my teammates. It’s a real honor. I worked hard and thought it went unnoticed." Lehman was a Viking standout in football for four years, competing on the varsity team during his final two seasons. He saw time at runningback, linebacker and safety and became well accustomed to many different spots on NeSmith said. This Week’s Games ’ Thursday, June 24 - 6:30, Blarney Stone (Black) vs. Madd Dawgs; 7:30, Blimey Stone (Black) vs. Gale Plumbingk 8:30, OTT A* vs. Gale Plumbing, 9:30, OTT A% vs. No Pref. Towing. Friday, June 25 - 6:30, Jarman Const, vs. Lawn Care; 7:30, Jarman Const, vs. On Boys. ________ Improvement in the female sports programs at DK has been made and NeSmith and her fellow classmates have played a huge part in that success. "Our programs are getting better." NeSmith said. "The reason I like softball is because we win. This year we were .500. We have a lot of fun and you can tell that they (the 1999 senior class) liked the game." At Kellogg Community College. NeSmith plans to study elementary education with hopes of being a teacher, and possibly a coach, someday. She has LEGAL NOTICES helped run a KCC basketball camp this summer and plans to play the sport, as well as softball, for the Bruin programs. For Sale German Shorthaired Puppies Bom 4/22/99 o -First Shot and Heartworm Treatment Call (616) 623-5221 July 3rd is... Travis Lehman (34) motors up the field as an LCC defender attempts to slow him down in a Capital Circuit contest during Lehman's junior year. CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS & UNIT CLERKS Kellogg Community College Head Coach Women’s Softball Program. Pennock Hospital has part-time opportunities for expenenced Certified Nursing Assistants to work 2nd or 3rd shift. At least one year of CNA experience is required, in addition, we arc seeking part-time employees to act as clerical support for units on 1st or 2nd shifts Medical terminology and ftffite experience are desired. Nursing Assistant expencnce a plus Must be able to type 35 wptn. Nine-month position. Responsibilities include recruitment, organization, management and administration of NJCAA' Softball Program; adherence io all departmental, institution­ al. MCCAA. and NJCAA rules/regulations; student-athlete development, including academic progress, retention and academic standing to transfer, budget adherence; represent the institution in a positive manner, and camp development. Required: Associate Degree with previous coaching experi­ ence; excellent interpersonal skills/considerable knowledge of softball strategies/techniques. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree; coaching experience at the collegiate level. 1999­ 2000 salary $3,735. Applicants must meet rcquirements.Lener of application addressing qualifications and detailed resume must be received by 4 p.m. EDT on 07/09/999 at Administrative Services Job #769. Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek. MI 49017-3397. Mail. Fax: 616-962-4290 or Email: admserv@kellogg.ee.mi.us materials. AA/EOE Pennock Hospital offers a complete compensation package which indudes wt *kend and shift differentials; an innovative flexible benefits system which is prorated for part-time; employees. Paid Hine Off system; personal tar -deferred sav-1 ings plan to which Pennock Hospital will contribute as much | as 4% of your salary; and much more. Julie Allen’s 38th Birthday Have a gnat day. The fun never stopi! Your Hastings Mutual Buddies: Kirsten. Tracy B League Varney Const.................................................. 5-1 Hastings Mfg............................................. .5-2 Jarman/Lydy Builders............................... 4-1 Newton Well Service..................................3-3 TNR .................................................................2-4 Olde Towne Tavern Boys......................... .1-4 Complete Lawn Care.................................. 1-6 Home Run Leaders - C. Herrings 10, T. Lubitz 7, M. Smith 7, B. Miller 5, J. Lyons 5. S. Hubbert 5. E. Carr 5. Last Weeks Results - Mfg. 15. TNR 6; TNR 18, Lawn Care 4; Varney Const:. 14, OTT Boys 9; Gale Plumbing 14, DQ True Value 8; OTT A* 17, Madd Dawgs 5; Madd Dawgs 18, No Preference 8; Jarmen Const. 15, Newton Well Service I; Carpsntcr Plumb. 32, Blarney Stone (Black) 22; Blarney Stone (Black) 19, Carpenter Plumb., 17. But even more important in all three sports were NeSmith’s ability to lead. "Kelly (DK softball coach Kelly Yoder) is a really good coach too." NeSmith said. "I find that I can talk to my coaches like a friend and not a coach. I didn't have to work al it (her leadership as a captain). The other players can talk to me and not feel dumb and then I can go to the coach. I got real close to the coaches; they were people who I could talk to about anything... not just sports." Two of NeSmith biggest fans are her parents, Molly and Gary. Gary NeSmith played football, basketball and wrestled at Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, so there is a bit of athleticism in NeSmith’s blood lines. "My parents have helped me out a lol." YMCA Hastings Mens Softball League A League Blarney Stone (Black)............................... 6-1 Oldc Towne Tavern A's ............................ 5-1 Carpenter Plumbing..................................5-3 Blarney Stone (Mad Dawgs).................. 4-4 No Preference Towing.............................. 2-3 Gale Plumbing ............................................ 1-5 Dairy Quecn/True Value.......................... 0-6 Please send resume with cover letter or apply in per-^^K> . •on at: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn.: Human Resources 11009 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 FAX EOE 4 Jennifer A* ^.-11 ' .'<■ ' '' ’ oneraMnaaaaMnasanaaMi 248-593-1305 Trott & Troll. P C. Attorneys and Counselors Kt 50 Telegraph Rood. Stee 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File ,990302948 Panthers Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 12. 1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State street. Hastings. Michigan, on the Special Assessment Roll tor con­ struction ot Paving/Curb & Gutter on that portion of East Marshall Street from South Jefferson Street to South Michigan Avenue, also, that portion of South Michigan Avenue lying between East Clinton Street and East Marshall Street. (See map below). MORTGAGE SALE - Delate has boon mate in the conddons of a mortgage mate by Stephen D. Peabody, a single man and Stephan G Peabody end Phyfto Peabody, husband era wile (original mortgagors) Io Mortgage America (IMCL tac Mortoaoee dated September 10,1968. and rocofXdonOctobor 13, 1998 m Docurmnt No. 1019363. Barry County Recorte. Mxm^an. and was assigned by said mortgagee to The Hte Na­ tional Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Asagiee by an assignment dated September 10.1998 which waa recorded on June 14.1999, in Document No. 103110B. Bary County Recorte on which mort­ gage there k Otened io be due at me dace hereof the sum of Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Eight and 68/100 dolar, (320.508 68). mck-jrr) Mer­ est at 11 900% per annum. ___ Under the power of sale contained n sau mortgage and the statute m such case mate and provided, nooce is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sate of thri mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of mem. ■ (wtec venue, at the Barry County Courthouse nHtetmps Michigan al 1 CO p.m. on AuguM 12 1999. sed presses are Situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and are Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request tor information and/or minutes of said hear­ ing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil Manshum City Clerk nr na . (7/8) THS FWM, IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTABi W1X BE LSED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This notice is given pursuant to Article X, ot the Charter of the City of Hastings and Article HI. Section 70-67 of the Hastings Code. EAST nr MORTGAGE SALE ■ Delate has been mate in the condHcn, ot • mortgage mate by Trwmy C. Nixon and Kimberly L Nixon, huebanci and wte (original mortgagor,) to Vandyk Morgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 27. 1998, and recorted on June 3. 1998 m Document No. 1012925. Berry County Record,. Mxdugan. and «n assigned by Mid mortgagee to The Frat National Bar* ot Chicago, aa Trualae. Assignee by an assignment dated Mf to.' 1998. which was recorded on May 24. 1999. m Document No 1029968. Barry County Recorte. on which mortgage there is darned to be due al the date hereof the sum ot ONE HUN­ DRED FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED NINETY-EIGHT ANO 73/100 CoOar, (3153,898 73). indurtrig intra, at 11.350% per mum Adftetable rate mortgage Intro, rale may change 06/1 and 12/1 of each year Under the power ot tale contained il Mid mortgage and me statute m such caae mate and prowled. nobce n hereby given mat Mk mort­ gage *B be foredoeed by a mH uf the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse «i HastInga. Ml at 100 p m . on JUy 22.1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 20 acres of the Wed 1/2 ot the Weal 1/2 of the Northwest 1M jot Section 22. Town 2 North. Rango 8 West. Bellmore Townd^i. Barry County, hbchigan. The redemption period ahai be 12 rrorflh(s) tram the date of such eate Dated: June 10. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC HEARING ST. Notice .of MortQUQ* Forsedouuf* Sale TH* RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. .nr CLINTON Boys and Giris 13-15 • Boys and Giris 16-18; Res aid tones II ad Me Team Name » i Team Name i i Team Name Captain ■ Captain i i Captain Phone # I Phone # i Phone # described M ___ ___ Lots 7. 8 ted 9 of Block A ot Pleasant tmorea. according to the recorded pial thereof, as recorted m Uber 3 of Plots on Pag, SB. being a part of the Southwest Erectional IM of Section 19. Town 3 North. Range 7 West Creteton Township. Barry County Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 monmft) trom the date ot wch sale, unless date rmmed abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 60 3241a. m which cbm the redemption period shan be 30 days from the date ot such mb □teed JJy 1 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trod & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Mt 48025 File , 990405092 Panthers <7/2fl) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 1. 1999 - Page 13 lake Odessa NEUUS ---------------------------------------- ---------------------- —" £ • ‘ '__________ ____ _____________________ • The Big Week has arrived. Activities abound for the community, in addition to the usual weekly events. The fair opens on Wednesday. The parade will be Thursday morning at 10. starting at the village park. Gen Hoppough of Big Rapids will be ndmg in style as Grand Marshal. The Fair Board will host a reception in her honor at Fellowship Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. The pub­ lic is invited to attend to greet her and wel­ come her back to her hometown and con­ gratulate her on being named for 1999 in appreciation of her volunteer efforts for the Fair Board and for the community in year’s past. There will be lace demonstrations at the fair Friday afternoon. There will be horse races, tractor pulling, demolition derby and more. Judging of exhibits will be done Thursday. Entries must be submitted by 1 p.m. The 25th Art in the Park will come Saturday with more than 150 booths filled with craft items, clever new ideas, paint­ ings, glasswork, wooden items, woven rugs, pillows and more. It is worth coming just to sample the tasty foods. Friends of the Library will have their bratwurst booth with sandwiches, hot dogs, desserts, tacos and more. There is a full day’s free entertain­ ment at the band stand. There are printed programs to show the location of each booth, complete with name of the vendors and the products they sell. This draws peo­ ple by the thousands. It is nice on this day to have a friend who will allow parking in the driveway or on their lawn. Otherwise, plan on walking a bit. The 700 block of Fourth Avenue is closed to traffic to accommodate the ven­ dors. Central United Methodist Church will have a patriotic service Sunday morning July 4. “Summer Son Day” will have a recess for thi? one night because of the hol­ iday activities and will resume July 11. Ruth Blysma, flutist with the Grand Rapids Symphony, accompanied all the organ music during the June 27 service and had a solo number with organ accompaniment. The Bylsmas have a summer cottage at the cast end of the lake. On Saturday, more than a hundred visi­ tors came to the Depot/Museum to see the exhibit of graduation pictures, annuals, imitations, and other school memorabilia from Lake Odessa High school. Many from the 1949 class came before their gathering at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, where thdy spent the afternoon. Tht Class of 1959 met at the summer home of Ann (Peterman) and Ray Strecker on Lakeview Drive. The “49ers" each left with a unique placemat featuring their kindergarten photo, their senior group and other visual reminders of their school experience. Walker Pharmacy and the United Methodist Church office have tickets for sale for the Alethian and Friends 44th chicken barbecue. Also, many Alethians have tickets to sell. This is a fine meal to be held on Friday evening, July 9, with serving and take-out service starting at 5 p.m. In most years, more meals are sold to be eaten elsewhere than are served on the premises. High Barbecue service barbecues the birds. Dr. Richard and Robin Barnett held an open house on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. at their new offices. Staff members gave guided tours through the building, which has been transformed from being a drug store since it was built in 1905 to the heal­ ing place where the doctor writes prescrip­ tions. There are six offices with top notch machines, and a waiting room. All the spaces are tastefully decorated with beauti­ ful pictures in each room. Robin made the choices on decorating touches. The alumni banquet was held as sched­ uled at St. Edward's Family Center on Washington Boulevard with air conditioned comfort. The crowd came early and stayed late. With four registrars, the entry process was smooth with their distributing name tags. Dining room hostesses steered guests to the appropriate tables, which they chose in advance for seating with friends or class­ mates. Rosemary Hickey and staff prepared the tine meal, which was served buffet style. George Speas gave the invocation. Linda Shcllcnbarger Travis of Big Rapids was the mistress of ceremonies. Thelma Hawkins Curtis was to have introduced the classes and faculty but she was ill, so Janice Kenyon served in hei stead. Linda gave tribute to the classes of 1929, 1939 anc 1949. Richard Larson of Saranac responder for the Class of 1949, Linda gave the clos­ ing remarks. The Rev. George led the crowc of 300 in singing the school song. Several alumni members submitted their reserva­ tions late and could not be accommodated. The fire marshal limits for the building arc 300 Many dozens of people came from far out of town. Roland Jackson figured he and wife Margaret (Augst) probably came the farthest, from Florida. The Rev. George Schrcckcngrost and wife Virginia (Bartlett) came from Ohio Sandra Robinson Bain attended. Robert Lambert and wife came from Morristown, N.Y. When evening comes it is a treat to see the lawns and even the hayfields brightened by hundreds of fireflies. There was a full moon on June 28. The sun has begun its relentless movement south each evening at sunset. Lilies arc in bloom. Hydrangea was at its best until week's rain. Anne Mascho has shed the limitations of snipping hair at His N Hera Barber Shop in Jack and Elaine (Allerding) Gamaat of Lansing try to identify pupils in a 1920s photo at the Saturday open house at the depot. Richard Larson of Saranac with Linda Travis at the podium following the piogram where Linda gave tribute to the. anniversary classes and Richard respondad for the Class of 1949. names from the society’s files onto the Internet for research. The society has fre­ quent inquiries via e-mail and otherwise, so the connection is proving useful. She will be speaking on computer possibilities. to gamer enough empty jars for this project. The hour is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The summer reading program has on its schedule for July 7, which falls on Herbert Nagelkirk of Lakeview Drive is having a birthday on July 8. library. There will be a hoola hoop gime and the project will be to create a beach in ajar. It has taken a lot of peanut butter eaten Wednesday of next week, a meeting at the The 5-4 campaign included three wins Betty (Johnson) Anderson of Grand Haven and Thelma (Everest) Johnson of Grand Rapids beam with pleasure following the alumni banquet Saturday evening. favor of visiting her parents in Arizona. West Odessa Community Church has found a new lease on life with a new pur­ pose. It is now to be the home of a sheltered workshop operated by parents of clients who formerly were al EB1. The building was a church building Odessa Township, a United Brethren Church, the offspring of the church in Woodland Township at the Ionia County line on today's Velte Road. The new Odessa church enabled people to attend church without such long travel on the primitive roads of the era well before 1890. A memorial service was held at the Grand Ledge UM church Sunday afternoon for Virl Anspach, 70, who died on the pre­ vious Sunday. He was well known to many Hastings peopie who had joined Virl and wife Betty as the Anspach Trippers, with their well planned single trip each year, be it Branson, New England, Wisconsin and Illinois or to the south. Eight of Betty’s classmates from Carson City Class of 1940 attended, as did some of her relatives from Sheridan and Vickeryville. Hildred Davis will be observing her birthday anniversary number 98 on July 3. She resides at a foster care home at Vermontville. She is the widow of Aubrey Davis who came to the village as a chemist at the milk condensary. He later worked as manager of the A&P store and of Reiser Lumber. He was an avid bowler, and Fair Board member, as well as village president. Saxon baggers win two during week The Hastings Saxons bascbail team for 14-and-under improved its record to 9-3 with two wins last week over the Hurricanes. The first game Hastings won 14-2 with Dustin Bowman pitching a two hitter. Bowmam also tallied up two singles and a double. Bobby Beyer also had two hits. The second game was a little closer, but the Saxons pulled off a 10-6 victory. BJ. Donnini had three hits, including a double and a triple. Brian DeVries and Eli Schmidt each had two singles. Bikes at New 96 Racing fans mark down Saturday, Aug. 7 as a date that can not be missed. The New 96 Speedway, with the Michigan Harley Dealers Association, present the Michigan Grand National 1/2 Mile Motorcycle Race. Legends Jay Springsteen, Scott Parker, Chris Carr, Bryan Bigelow and Nick Hayden are scheduled to make appearances at the event. The action starts at 8 p.m. and some of the racers will be available for pictures and autographs from 2-3:30 p.m. General admission tickets will go on sale the day of the race only. Reserved seating is available in advance. For more information, call (616) 642­ 6500. on opponents* homecomings and one victory against a very solid Class A foe, Charlotte. The Vikings beat lhe Orioles 13-6 and Lehman came up with a key interception in that defensive battle. Hildred too was an active bowler and bridge player. Both were regular in church atten­ dance and Hildred in her younger years was active in church women’s work. In football, Lehman was named first team Capital Circuit, first team Ionia County, second team All-Barry County and was a member of the all-Lansing area squad. During the 1999 campaign. Lehman picked off five passes and was one of Lakewood's most reliable Life Lincs, which screens individuals for stroke risk, was in town on Monday and set up in Fellowship Hall, as announced in advance and publicity. The project was staffed by medical assistants and techni­ cians. It appeared that for every eight women there was one man enrolled. The tests were non-invasive to screen for abdominal aneurysms, bone density, caratoid artery health and limb pressures. There was a fee for each test selected. Sunday’s Grand Rapids Press had an tacklers. Baseball was another sport that Lehman found plenty of success in. A varsity player for three and a half -seasons, he could be found often manning first base. On offense Lehman provided plenty to Lake wood's 25-11 1999 season. The Viking hitters managed a school record .410 team batting average in *99, putting the blue and white squad in the State record book. The 25-11 year, that concluded with a trip to the Diamond Classic, was quite different compared to Lehman’s freshman and sophomore campaigns, when Lakewood finished around .500. "We started getting better when I was a junior, wc knew then that it was going to be a good season," Lehman said. "Everybody worked hard in our senior class." Lehman's commitment to baseball was evident through his participation in the Michigan Baseball Clinic held during the off-season. Coach Bob Veitch encouraged him to take part in the clinic, just as Coach Randall Hager helped Lehman and the other Viking gridders to lift weights during their football off season. Both coaches, along with Lakewood’s defensive coordinator, Jim Behrenwald, encouraged Lehman to reach his potential in sports and he did • extensive story about the race track on Portland road near the 1-96 freeway in Berlin Township, seven miles north of town. It has had many owners since its inception. One of the substories was that of young Mike Lee, age 15, who is a volunteer flagman. There is a paid flagman, but some of the drivers prefer to watch his signals. He is the son of Kenneth and Arlene (Heyboer) Lee of North Fourth Avenue. His parents work at the track, as do many other local people. The Lees are often seen on Saturday delivering the Ionia Shopper^ Guide. Beth Willis of Ionia will be the speaker at the 1 p.m. meeting July 10 of the Ionia County Genealogical Society at the Depot/Museum. Beth is the society’s con­ nector with the Internet. She produced the web page and has entered thousands of STANDINGS PeeWee Reese American League Lrifae Marshall Battle Kids7-0 F.O.P. #121 Astros7-2 Assoc. Const3-4 DAJ/MGG Mariners 4-5 Bengals1-4 Land O’Lakes0-7 National League Wes Crane Service 6-0 Marshall Cardinals 4-2 Diamond Lanes3-4 Strikers2-4 Dexter Lake Angels0-7 justice there. He also would like to try his skills with the Flying Dutchmen football team. Onrall 13-9 11-2 7-4 6-6 not disappoint. Lehman, 18, is considering Hope College for his post-high school education and plans to study criminal 4-4 1-8 6-5 7-4 3-8 3-8 0-10 Junior Saxon baseball goes 24 for week Sandy Koufax Mel's Indians 11-0 EPI Orioles11-2 Hastings Saxons9-3 Quality Sewice/MGG Mariners .... 7-4 Lumbertown8-5 Marshall Reds 5-8 B. C. Optimists . . —5-9 Hastings Hurricanes2-9 Dodgers1-8 Dexter Lake CubsI-I I The Hastings 12-and-under baseball team won two games last week and lost one, to run its overall record to 12-4. In the first game of the week, lhe Hastings squad used a couple of big innings to beat Bellevue 18-8. Brandon Johnson, Aaron Fortier, and Brian McLaughlin all had two hits in the game. Andy Griggs and Mike Stonehousc combined on the mound to secure the triumph. In the second game, Hastings defeated Albion 16-2 with Andrew Vincent pitching a complete game. Vincent also tallied up three hits. The third game of the week featured the top two teams in lhe league. In the end it was undefeated Charlotte who Mickey Mantle Mel’s Indians 4-0 C. F.C. Yankees4-2 Spartans3-2 Homer3-2 Kalamazoo2-3 Spar-“Tens’’ 1-4 Diamond Backs 0-4 Connie Mack Cubs4-0 Body Shop Supply 3-1 Mel’s Indians 3-3 McCruokey Law0-6 came away with a see-saw 15-13 victory. Brandon Johnson and Mike Stonehouse both had three hits, while Vincent hit a home run. 1 Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry Couniy PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been trade in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Go den Moment*, inc., to Prime Financial.Inc . a Mchigan Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 6. 1996. and recorded on August 6. 1998. in Document Number 1016173 Barry County Record*. Michi­ gan and Assignment ot Rent* and Leases dtted . July 6.1996 and recorded August 6,1998 in Doc­ ument Number 1016174 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hun­ dred Thousand Six Hundred Ninety and 16/* 00 ($200,600.16) including interest at 19% per an­ num. Under the power of the sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made rnd provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a saie of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pub&c vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 :00 o'dock p m., on Thursday. July 15. 1999 Said premises are situated tn Township of Bal­ timore. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4. SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 14 FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE EAST 20 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 18 RODS. THENCE WEST 20 RODS. THENCE NORTH 16 ROCS TO POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO THAT PART OF SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 14; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE 379 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST-WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 14. 100 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH. 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTE!', EAST 246 FEET; THENCE EAST 207.28 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 210 00 FEET. THENCE WES' 537 28 FEET TO THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE, THENCE NORTH 121 FEET TO THE POINT Of BEGINNING ALSO BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 14, TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DISTANT 264 00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION. THENCE LAST PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 330 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH PARAL­ LEL WITH SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE. 26 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES WEST. 246 00 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY 100 FEET. MORE OR LESS TO A POINT OF SA© NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE, DISTANCE 115 00 FEET SOUTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 115 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 26. 1999 Prime Financial. Inc. a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 10300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thuraday. July 1, 1999 Hastings Middle School announces honor roll for final marking period Eighth grade High Honors (33 to 4.0 grade point av­ erage) — Molly Alderson, Christopher Armstrong, Joshua Bailey. Jeffrey Baker, Alicia Bedford, Molly Benningfield, Dustin Bowman, Jenna Bryans*. Megan Buller, Casey Cady, Chelsea Case, Elizabeth Cas­ sell, Donald Converse. Joe Cook*. Re­ becca Crump, Rachel Deppe, Laura Dipert. Angela Dipp, Jason Dipp, Brittany Dob­ bins, Brian Donnini*. Emily Dreyer, Krystle Dunn, Amy Easey. Erin Fish. Beau Furrow*. Joel Gibbon*. Emily Heath, Katie Hesterly*. Emily Hoke. Tiffany Howell*. Wendi Iler, Natasha Jones, Craig Laurie, Ryon Lear, Heather Martin*. Joshua Milleson, Bryan Myers, Arica Newton, Rebekah Nicholson*. Courtney Oakland, Justin Peck, Colette Purucker*. Anthony Rambin, Jessica Ranguette, Christopher Rounds, Brittani Schoemer, Jennifer Shaw*. Brooke Sheldon*. Kerianne Sherwood*, Keith Stoudt. Nicole Swartz*. Alicia Totten*. Amanda VanBuren, Samantha Wallace. Ashley Wanland, Kristina Welton, Holly Wilson. Andrew Worth and Cara Zabel. Honors (3.1 to 3.49) — Abbie Allerd­ ing. Heath Augustine, Michael Bolthouse, Katherine Boyer. Shauna Bradfield, Lucas Brehm. Sabrina Buck, Eliza Cheeseman, Amanda Clinton .Tiffany Cook, Trevor Davis, Brian DeVries, Lee. Dykstra, An­ thony Eisner. David Eltzroth, Leanne Etter. Christopher Fairchild, Megan Falconer, Ja­ son Fisher. Megan Frazier, Heather Helmer, Jacob Heuss, Elizabeth Hollars, Benjamin Jacobs, James Johnston, Amber Karrar, Lyndsi Kenyon, Derek Krallman, Danielle Long. Christina Main, Cassandra Meade, Jennifer Peake. Jacob Rohe, Kathryn Safie, Dustin Schuch. Nathan Shelby, Nicholas Sinclair, Jill Slocum. Jessica Smith. Nicholas Stricklan. Holly Taggart, Miles Warren, Bethany Weeks, Robin White and Matthew Windes. Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.09) — Sally Barry, Mindy Colvin, Jeffery Eddy, Gerald Givens,Raquel Hawks, Seth Higbee, Joey Hinckley. Chad Kendall, Sam Krouse, Andrew Logan, Scott Mead, Heather Robinson, Joshua Sanders, Amber Thomas, Dominic Tormcn. Colin Van­ Wingen and Nicole Volstromer. Seventh grade High Honors (3.5 to 4.0) — Nicholas Adams*, Emily Allen, Heidi Arnett, Matthew Aspinall*, Kristina Bailey, Kris­ ten Beckwith, Ashley Belson, Robert Beyer*, Drew Bowman*, Jonathan Britten, Ashley Bunge, Jamie Burkey. Nicole Campbell, Heather Carroll*, Adam Case, Caleb Case*, Sara Clark, Sarah Clevenger*, Margo Cooklin, Erin Dahn*, Matthew DeBoer*, Carmen DesVoignes*, Brian Doozan, Danielk Drumm*, Nicole Edwards, Ryan Ferguson. Chad Ferguson. Ashley Gibson, Thomas Girrbach, Randy Haire*. Ryan Hartman, Jami Hayes*, Heather Heinirch*. Erin Hemerling, Daniel Hodges*. Matthew Hoffman, Jonathan Hollister, Katie Hotchkiss, Erica Hubka, Lindsey Hussey, Hilary Hutchins*, Amber Jewel, Kelly Johnson, Jill Jolley*, Collin Kaiser. Bradley Kidder. Scott Larsen*, Matthew Lipstraw, Jeremy Lockwood *, Heather Matthews*, Megan McGandy*. Stephanie McNally. Lindsay Mead, Ashley Miller*, Lucas Olmstead, Jennifer f uada*, Andrew Richardson, Ashlee Riro< *, Eric Schiedel*. Christina Schort, Jami Shilling*. Samantha Sleevi*, Brenda Smith, Vincent Stavale, Alice Trout*, Keri Wills and Rachael Wolfe. Honors (3.1 to 3.49) — Frances Adkins, Joseph Arens, Amanda Becktel, Andrew Bolthouse, Elicia Burbank, Nialla EARLY DEADLINES ...because of the holiday — FOR — Ti;e,Sun and Neu>; r-nuin: lews newsfe Castelein, Julie Cole, Tiffiny Easey. Jes­ sica Falconer, Mark Fcrrall, Smantha Flock, Jordan Glazier, Michelle Haines, Leona Hall, Richard Harper. Billy Holtmst. Alyssa Howe. Joshua ’ ovett. Krystal Miller. Stephanie Mills, Brittany Mitchell, Nathan Munro. Andrea Murphy. Chasity Neil, Jessica Nichols. Angela Norris, Lisa Noteboom, Heidi Ogden, Brian Olmstead, Pamela Peterson, Kristie Pratt, Justin Pratt, Laura Price, Alexxis Price, Justin Roll, Shannon Schwcder, Katherine Selvig, Anna Trumble, Heath VanBelkum, Barbara Westfall, Andrew Whitney. Patrick Wilde and Decanne Wright. Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.09) — Erin Bernard, Eric Byington, Jonathon Daugh­ erty, Erica Davis, Mark French, Nicholas Gielarowski, Jonathan Henning, Brent Laubaugh, Sara Main, Kyle Makley, Joseph Matthews, Scott Minnich, Nicole Prough, Brannigan Reaser, Jonathon Scharping, Morgan Steward, Christopher Taylor and Samuel Williams. Sixth grade High Honors (3.5 to 4.0) — Elizabeth Acker*. Zachary Allen. Jeffrey Allen, Kayla Arnie, Timothy Aspinall, Jacquelyn Bcduhn*. Chelsea Bolthousc, Devon Borror, Tinesha Bowman, Stephanie Buskirk, Jaymcc Campbell, Jesse Cappon*, Nicole Cichanski, Andrew Conklin, John Coolidge, Allison Cooney, Kathleen Davis, Cody DePew, Catherine Fish, Jaimeson Fisher*, Jared Ford*, Nathaniel Frame, Sarah Frantz, Eric Frith, Michael Garrett, Ashley Gielarowski, Bethany Gieseler, Alexandra Greenfield, John Hen­ ning*, Danielle Hodges, Stephen Hollister, Kelsey Howell, Amanda Hurless*, Ashley Ingle, Katrina Jacobs*, Jena Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Christopher Katje*. Amanda Keeler, Andrew Kelly*, John Kinney*, Ashley Komstadt*, Krystle Kosbar, Curtis Krallman*, Kaysie Lan­ caster, Kathryn Lawrence, Anna Lawrence*, Stephanie London, Kyle Lustey, Jackie Lydy*. Amber Main, Joshua Maurer, Alyssa Mennell, Andrew Mepham*, Thomas Miller, Michael Newsted*. Nicole Noviskey, Amber Peck, Christy Pohja. Shannon Poll*, Ray Pritchard, Kristin Pufpaff*, Katie Ray, Taylor Raymond, Kathlyn Rounds, Jennifer Shoebridge, Katie Slocum, TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION AUGUST 3,1999 OVERRIDE OF MILLAGE ROLLBACK FOR OPERATING PURPOSES IN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Bndgette Stahlhood*, Jennifer Stout, Paula Taylor, Luke Tossava*, Graham Tuinstra*. Stacy Tyrrell, Andrew Vincent, Courtney Wakley*, Brent Wallace. Paul Wanland, Joshua Wescott, Kyle Whitney, Kristin Williams and Evan Wisner. Honors (3.1 to 3.49) — Ricky Adkins, Scott Allerding, Erin Bare, Courtney Barnard, Wyatt Benton, Caitlin Branch, Theresa Constantine, Kevin Davis, Megan Davis, David Dipp, Christopher Edwards, Kenneth Fenstemaker, Chad Girrbach, Ja­ son Hudson, Dray Huis, Jacob Isaacs, Joshua Johnson, Daniel Koutz, Jacqueline Krouse, Elizabeth Kruko, Jamie Lancaster, Deanna Leinaar, Doric Lustey, Kevin Mar­ ti si us. Robert Mekkes, Kristen Munro, Nicholas Ray, Evelyn Roscoe, Amanda Sekrecki, David Smith, Christy Storm, Halie Terrel. Megan Ulrich, Caitlin Vreugde, Heidi Wear. Robert Westfall, Steven Wilson, Ashley Wyant and Melissa Wymer. Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.09) — Richard Curtis, Kevin Dickinson, Holly Fenstemaker, Noelle Fox-Heath, Lindsay Gentry, Andrew Griggs, Tiffany Hause, Heath Helmer, Nicole Henry, Whitney Johnson, Brent Kelly, Richard Krebs, Heather McCarthy, Hailey Norton, Natoshia Olin, Dannielle Prough, Lacey Standler, Timothy Steeby, Amanda Sunior, Mark Vanderveen and Sarah Walker. • — Denotes all-As, 4.0 grade point av­ erage- Shall the charter millage in Rutland Charter Township be increased by .1703 mill to override the millage rollback and reauthorize the levy up to 1.0000 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the years 1999 through 2006 inclusive, which will raise estimated increased revenue of $12,914 for Operating Purposes in 1999? — NO TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION AUGUST S. 1999 MILLAGE PROPOSAL PROPOSAL TO RECOUP MILLAGE ROLLBACK Mortgage Sate THIS FIRM ISA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shirley M Keiser. An Unmar­ ried Woman, to Enterprise Financial Services Inc., mortgagee, dated April 9.1998 and recorded April 15. 1998 in Instrument Number 1010452, Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Greenwich Capital Financial Products Inc. by assignment dated May 12.1998 and recorded on May 14. 1999 in Instrument Number 1029612. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Ten and 43/100 Dollars ($69,510.43) including interest at the rate ot 10.625% per annum. Shan the 15 rrnillax kmnation on general adyalomni texes within Hgpe.Tgarship imposed., under Article lX.'Sksfcn 6 of the Michigan Cbnswkxi be increased tor s»d township by DISPLAY AD COPY 2398 mins ($.2398 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the penod of 1999 through 2003. inclu­ sive. for general operating purposes to offset the required allocated millage rollback and shall the Township levy such increase m millage for these purposes, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $13,864 00’ Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday, July 1 NO CLASSIFIED Deadline is 4 P> Friday, July 2 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF SOUTH BENTON STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall. Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastirgs, Michigan on Monday. Jtiy 12. 1999 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of a portion of South Benton Street right-of-way South of West Clinton Street and adjacent to the Hastings High School property as shown on the map below. SlKXJid ihe vacation be approved by the City Council, the City will reserve ease­ ment rights to construct and maintain any and all public utilities. Written comments may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, or call (616) 945-2468, or call TDD call relay service 1-800­ 649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION AUGUST S. 1999 ROAD MILLAGE PROPOSAL Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on genera! ad valorem taxes within Maple Grove Township imposed under Article IX. Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by 1 mill ($1 per thousand) for the penod of 5 (five) years, 1999 through 2003 inclusive, specifically for dust control and road maintenance within Maple Grove Township; and shall the township levy such an increase in millage for said purpose. Hereby raising in the first year an es­ timated $23,500? YES |_ no r TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION AUGUST 3. 1999 COUNTY PROPOSITIONS PROPOSAL NO. 1 RENEWAL OF THE E 9-1-1 CENTRAL DISPATCH MILLAGE Sha!! ihe previously voted millage within Barry County, Michigan for the operation of tie -aunty-wide E 9-1-1 emergency telephone and central dispatch system as reduced by the required millage rollback be renewed for a levy up to one (1) mill for the period of the years 2000 through 2004 inclusive, for the purpose of operating and providing county-wide E 9-1-1 emergency telephone and central dispatch services? If approved and levied, one (1) mill is estimated to raise $1,022,000.00 in the year 2000. rn YFI I notice i< hereby given met the mortgage w> be toradoaed by a sale ol the mortgaged premiaoa. or acme part ot them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouae m Haatmga, Ml in Berry County. Michigan at 100 p m on July 29. 1999. The premises are located In lhe City ot Heat­ ings Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 22 25 leet of the Norm 88 leet o< lot numbered 890 and ma East 27.5 leet of the Num 88 teat of Lot numbered 889 at the recorded plat ot the Wage (Now City) ot Hastings. A SubdNiaon. in me Southwest IM ot Section 17. Toast 3 North. Range 8 West Except Beginning at me Southwest comer of me East 43 75 Met of the North 5 33 rods of lot 890 of the City, formerly Wage at Hastings, acconfcng Io the recoded plat thereof, thence West 12 leet: thence North 315 Met: thence East 12 leet; thence Sou«i 31 5 leet to me point of beginning The redemption penod shat bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property la de­ termmed abandoned in accordance wfm MCLA {600 3241a. In which com the redemption period Shan be 30 days from me date of me sale Dated: June 17.1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney tot Greenwich Capital Financial Prod­ ucts, Inc. As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Tray. Ml <8084 (248) 643-4464 File No 189.0156 (7715) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate File No. 99-226234E Estate of Rodney Myron Smith. Deceased So­ cial Security No. 367-66-4235 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your merest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent whose last known address was 721 Washington St. Nashville. Michigan 49073 died 11/7/90 Creditors of the deceased are notified that a« claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative, Lisa R. Smith, 721 Washington S t. Nashvile. Michigan 49073. or to both the in­ dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of pubfcabon of this notice Notice is further given that the estate wil ba thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it David A Kalman (P34200) 205 W Sagmaw St Lansing. Ml 48933 (517) 484-0693 (™) PROPOSAL NO. 2 PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH SEPARATE TAX LIMITATION Shall separate tax limitations be established for a period of six (6) years, 2000 through 2005 inclusive or until altered by the voters of the County, for the County of Barry and the townships and intermediate school dis­ trict within the County, the aggregate of which shall not exceed seven (7) mills? County of Barry • 5.87 Mills Township 1.00 Mills Intermediate School District .13 Mills Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting June 8,1999-7:00 pm. Six members present. Smith absent, three guests Approved minutes. Received treasurer s re­ port. Public comment about library App oved transfer for pension plan to JFC As­ sociates Paid outstanding btlls Adjourned at 7 40 Bonnie Cruttenden (7/1) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 1. 1999 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICE and cautions Why invest beyond America^ borders when U.S. stocks have been performing so welt? Because although U.S. stock returns this decade have dwarfed average annual returns over the past 70 years, at some point this trend will come to an end. To minimize the impact of a downturn in the U.S. stock market, the ideal portfolio will be invested in stocks of several countries. Even if the U.S. market maintains its high-flying '90s pace, keep in mind that two-thirds of the world’s market capitaliza­ tion is now outside the United States, and more than three-fourths of the world’s goods and services are produced in other countries. The world is becoming a border­ less economy, with countries more interde­ pendent than ever before. The most convenient way to invest glob­ ally is through global mutual funds, which spread your money across many countries. Fo< stock buyers, American Depositary Re­ ceipts (ADRs) for foreign company shares are purchased on U.S. exchanges, but the information available on foreign companies is often not as thorough or up-to-date as with American companies. However, if you own stock in a U.S. multinational company doing substantial business overseas, you’ll participate in multiple foreign economies with the convenience and comfort of own­ ing shares in an American company. Where arc the best global investments to­ day? Asia’s recent economic crisis chased many investors away, but this condition won’t last forever, and a good global fund manager will know when and where to go back in. Also, Europe is a powerhouse. Its Old World countries are developed, the euro is beginning to provide curency stabilization. and many stock markets, such as those in Italy, France and Germany to name a few, have been outperforming the U.S. market. Emerging markets usually have strong potential but also carry high rist Govern­ ment-owned companies are rapidly being privatized, economies are being trans­ formed from agricultural to industrial, mid­ dle-class ranks are growing and demanding more goods and services, and massive in­ frastructure development is taking place. On the flip side, fluctuating currencies, po- - STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week AT*T 54-15/16 Ameritech 69 71-3716 42-1/16 60-11/16 Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DamlerChryder Dow Chemical Exxon FwniyDota First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mlg IBM JCPemay _____ Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg Company McDonald's Sears Simpson Irdustnes Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia 4 Upjohn IMMtat Gold Sher Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 88 128-3M6 76-3/8 23-7® 22 53-5/8 64-1/16 13-5AB 125-1/8 47-5/8 93-9/16 It 33-5/16 41 44-76 9-15H6 15-36 5-3/4 28-36 55-1/2 46 $260 75 $51* -1-5/16 +13/16 ♦9/16 -1-3/16 -1-15/16 •9/16 -13/16 ■56 •1/18 — -1-3/16 +7/16 +1/8 ♦1-3/4 -2-5/16 ♦2-3/4 -5/16 ♦1-3/16 -144 -2-16 — +16 •7/16 -7/16 -1/16 ♦1-1/16 ♦240 ♦.13 +93.72 10,81535 816.000,000 +107,000,000 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 - HtWAHDS- litical upheaval and economic turmoil in these countries can all affect stock and bond prices. The narrow focus of emerging market mutual funds creates more risk than broadly diversified global funds with a blend of U.S., European, Asian and Latin American markets. And when shopping these funds, check the manager’s track record. Look for a seasoned manager who’s tuned to the cur­ rency trends, economies, trade relationships and political status of foreign countries in order to make the best investment decisions with your money. Remember, foreign investing carries some risks, such as political and currcncj risk, that don’t come with domestic invest­ ing. However, the key to minimizing these risks is diversification. With that in mind, just how much of your portfolio should be foreign? For average investors, 12 percent is a good rule of thumb. But before open­ ing your checkbook, review your needs with your investment professional. Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting June 21,1999-7.-00 p.m. Call to order and Pledge to the Flag Adams. Woods, Forster. Tonkin, Albert and 26 citizens present Heid First Public Hearing for Keller Road Special Assessment District and voted to put off confirming roll until engineering study confirmed the road right-of-way Approved fireworks permits for James and Keth Farrah and Richard Card, meeting 6/28/99 at 4:30 p.m. to review trees to be cut m Brush Ridge Cemetery, Lot Spirt for Dennis Bibter in Westview Plat on Hdttop Road Adjourn men. at 8:35 p.m. Sylvia W Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (7/1) ...in need of quality printing? Let us give you a quote. J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 616-945-9554 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION AUGUST S. 1999 PROPOSAL TO INCREASE MILLAGE FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES Shall the previous voted increase of .3 mills of the 15 mill tax .‘imitation be increased by an additional .50 mills (50e per $1.000 of Taxable Value) upon taxable real and tangible personal property within Yankee Springs Township; and shall the Township levy such increase for fire protection and emergency services for the years 1999 through 2004 inclusive, which if levied will raise in first year of levy an estimated sum of $62,000? — NO TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF ------ JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP i BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION AUGUST 3, 1999 PROPOSAL FOR RENEWAL OF FIRE PROTECTION MILLAGE Shall the previously voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation in Johnstown Township. Barry County, be renewed at 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) in the years 1999-2002 inclusive for fire protection purposes and shall the township levy such millage during such years, which levy shall raise in the first year an estimated $55,089.00? □ YES [J NO PROPOSAL FOR RENEWAL OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT MILLAGE Shall the previously voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation in Johnstown Township, Barry County, be renewed at 1/2 mill ($0.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) in the years 1999-2002, inclusive tor road improvement purposes and shall the town­ ship levy such millage during such years, which levy shall raise in the first year an estimated $23,572.00? ; Qyes [J no HOPE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS MILLAGE PROPOSAL On August 3, 1999 the Electors of HOPE TOWN­ SHIP will have the opportunity to vote on a proposal for additional millage for the general operation of the Township. The original amount of 1 full mill has, through the years, been rolled back to 0.7602. Ap­ proval of this proposal would bring the amount back to a full 1mill, which would raise an additional $13,864.00. For a property with a Taxable Value of $50,000 this millage increase would cost an estimated additional of $11.99. The actual language of the ad is given in the legal ad that also appears in this paper. There will also be a County proposal dealing with this same amount of millage. If both proposals should pass, only one may be collected. We would ask that each registered voter carefully consider this proposal when going to the polls on TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1999 and casting your ballot. THE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MORTGAGE FORCLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles C Wilkins, a married man. and Margaret Jean WHkms. his wife. Mortgage's, to GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVING CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 18. 1998, and recorded on May 26. 1998, m Docu­ ment No. 1012465. Barry County Records. Michi­ gan. on which said mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum ot Sixly-Two Thousand Sixly-Five and 06/100 ($62,065 08) Dollars, including interest at 14.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage v?i!l be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan on Thursday. July 22. 1999, at 1 00 p m. Said premises aro situated in the Town­ ship of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan and are described as A pa-cel of land located in the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 ot the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Hastings Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan, described as fol­ lows: Etegtnning at the Northeast comer of the above described land, thence West 220 feet; thence South 193 feet; thence East 220 feet; thence North 198 feet lo the place of beginning Parcel ID *08-006-035-013-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, m which case lhe redemption pu fed shall bs 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: June 1. 1999 Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation Mortgagee Keith A Sotirofl. ESQ SOTIROFF & ABRAMCZYK. PC. 30400 Telegraph Road. Ste 444 Binghum Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-8000 (7/B) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carl Frandsen and Amy Frandsen, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Commonpoint Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated October 1. 1997, and recorded on October 14. 1997 Document No 1002748, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was as­ signed by said mortgagee to the ContiMortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated October 1.1997, which was recorded on June 11. 1998, Document No. 1013376, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at foe date hereof the sum of SEVENTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTYTWO AND 70/100 dollars ($77,442 70). including mffc.es! at 12.810% per annum Under the power of sate contained in sate mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Ml at 1.00 p m., on July 29.1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as: Com­ mencing 528 7 feet South and 453 7 feel East of the Northwest comer of said Section 21; thence East 528 9 feat; thence South 397.5 feat to the center of highway; thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes West 350 9 feet; thence South 70 de­ grees 19 minutes West 189.1 teet to the center of the highway, thence North 468.3 feet more or less to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated-June 17 199g FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Sulla 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *990506137 Tigers (7/15) REGISTRATION NOTICE To The Qualified Electors of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,1999 Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living in the 'ollowfng Cities and Townships who is not already registered to vote may register with their re­ spective Clerk on Tuesday, July 6, 1999. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to be eligible to vote in the August 3,1999 Spe­ cial Election for Barry County Proposal No. 1 - Renewal of the E-9-1-1 Cen­ tral Dispatch millage and Barry County Proposal No. 2 - Proposal to Estab­ lish Separate Tax Limitation. Hope Township, Johnstown Township, Maple Grove Township, Rutland Charter Township and Yankee Springs Township see Notices placed elsewhere in the newspaper REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK. TO RECEIVE AN ABSENT VOTER BALLOT. CONTACT YOUR TOWNSHIP OR CITY CLERK. CLERKS: DEBORAH S. MASSIMINO ASSYRIA TWP CLERK 7475 COX RD BELLEVUE, Ml 49021 PHONE (616) 758-4003 JUNE DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TWP CLERK 1815 LACEY RD DOWLING, Ml 49050 PHONE (616) 721-9905 TRACY MITCHELL BALTIMORE TWP CLERK 100 E DOWLING RD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 SUSAN K. BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TWP CLERK 9752 EVART RD NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY BARRY TWP CLERK 155 E ORCHARD ST DELTON. Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 623-5171 WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TWP CLERK 85 WELCOME RD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-5990 DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TWP CLERK 11031 WILDWOOD RD SHELBYVILLE. Ml 49344 PHONE (616) 672-7149 NORMA JEAN CAMPBELL PRAIRIEVILLE TWP CLERK 10115 SNORRIS RD DELTON. Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 623-2664 LORNA WILSON CASTLETON TWP CLERK 915 REED ST NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 PHONE (517) 852-9193 (Home) PHONE (517) 852-9479 (Office) ROBIN MCKENNA RUTLAND CHARTER TWP CLERK 2461 HEATH RD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-2194 BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TWP CLERK 885 RIVER RD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-9690 (Office) PHONE (616) 945-3291 (Home) DONNA M. STAGRAY THORNAPPLE TWP CLERK 200 E MAIN ST. MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-7202 SYLVIA FORSTER HOPE TWP CLERK 5463 SM-43 HWY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-2464 EMILY HARRISON IRVING TWP CLERK 6925 PARMALEE RD MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 PHONE (616)795-9915 EVERIL MANSHUM HASTINGS CITY CLERK 201 E STATE ST HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-2468 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TWP CLERK 156 S MAIN WOODLAND. Ml 48897 PHONE (616) 367-4915 (Office) PHONE (616) 367-4094 (Home) JANICE C. LIPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TWP CLERK 284 N BRIGGS RD MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9091 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 1. 1999 COURT NEWS: A man accused of maintaining a drug bouse, harboring a runaway and possessing marijuana and cocaine in Johnstown Town­ ship Jan. 8 is set to be tried in Barry County Circuit Court on two felony and two misdemeanor charges Sept. 13. 14 and 17. Charles David Hancock. 47. has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which stem from an incident last winter when police arrived at his home to locate a runaway, juvenile female. Michigan State Police Trooper Ray Durham testified at a District Court prelim­ inary examination that after he and Trooper Bryan Fuller located the girl at the home, they noticed a strong odor of marijuana in­ side. After spotting a marijuana plant stem in an ashtray inside the home and obtaining permission from Hancock to conduct a search, said Durham, officers located about one-half pound of marijuana and electronic scales on a bedroom dresser. The troopers also found another 10.6 grams of marijuana inside a shoe box. Durham testified. "We had him sign a consent form to search the remainder of his residence for any more contraband that might be there," said Durham from the stand last April. While waiting for a drug sniffing K-9 unit to arrive, Durham testified be and Fuller found a folded paper containing a small amount of cocaine and a sandwich baggy containing marijuana plant material and two burnt marijuana cigarettes. The troopers also said they found a plas­ tic baggy with two packages of marijuana seeds and loose marijuana seeds inside, he said. "When they arrived, the dog indicated on a couch in the living room and at that time a marijuana cigarette was located inside a cigarette pack underneath the cushions," Durham said. And, said Durham, some marijuana seed and plant material was found on top of a television set in the basement of the home. Hancock is charged with one count of possessing less than 25 grams of cocaine, a felony that carries a maximum possible Banner CLASSJHEI tai The Hastings BANNER • 94?-9554 P^E-ADMISSION/FINANCIAL COUNSELOR. Pennock Hocpkal has an opening for a full time Pre-Admission/ Financial Counselor. Qualified applicants should have previous experience in insurance verification, pre­ certification, financial counsel­ ing and collections. Must pos­ sess the ability to communicate effectively with patients and flMtoyfifi. Should be familiar wi th patient accounting software. Pennock Hospital offers an in­ novative "menu style" Flexible Benefits package and salary com­ mensurate with experience. Qualified aplicants please send resume or apply in person to: Pennock Hospital. Attn: Human Resources Department. 1009 West Green St.. Hastings. Mi 49058 LOCAL MANUFACTURER 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White, power windows, power locks, 6 changer rd player, towing package, well maintained, in great condition imide Aout. $17.000OBO 948­ 0502 if iimmunih Xulict Credit problems'’ We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800- NEEDED: ASSISTANT FEED MAN for large dairy farm. Apply in person at 10457 Freeport Ave., Freeport. OFFICE COORDINATOR; RADIOLOGY A LABORA­ TORY. Pennock Hospital is seeking a full titre Office Coor­ dinator. Qualified applicants should hit previous supervi­ sory experience, preferably in a medical setting, must have good CRT and typing skills, and should possess we ability to communi­ cate effectn ety with patients and employees. Duties include train­ ing and supervision of clerical staff and coordination of depart­ ment operations. Qualified can­ didates please send resume or apply in person to: Pennock Hos­ pital, Attn: Human Resources Department. 1009 West Green St- Hastings, Ml 49058. ENVIRONMENTAL SER­ VICES DEPT, has a part-time opening for a mix of 1st or 2nd shift laundry A housekeeping. Hours will vary from 20-40 hrs. a week. Starting wage is $7.60 hr. with benefits. Interested par­ ties may stop in at the office A fi’.i out an application. Tendercve Hastings. 240 E. North St.. Hastings. Ml 49058._________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone ralU Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St, FreeportM! EOE DRIVERS AND OWNER/ OPERATORS NEEDED. Must have CDL or Chauff. li­ cense. Full pay. benefits Earn up to $1235 per hour. Lou of local and statewide work. Apply in person. Stevens Van Lines. 3117 Kcn-O-Sha Industrial Ct. SE, Grand Rapids. Ml. 800-766­ 8995. STAFFMARK IS NOW TAK­ ING APPLICATIONS FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS. Both entry and advanced posi­ tions available. Contact Staffmark at 948-8555 ask for Jody.EOE._________________ PERMANENT TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED: CDL Class A required. Ability to pass drug screen Travel mainly in the tn-state area. If interested and meet these requirements, con­ tact Staffmark 725 W State Sl. Hastings or call 616-948-8555 EOE WANTED: 4 FEEDER PIGS, call Bob. 616-891-8736. leave message FOR SALE: GRASS MIXED HAY, $1.50 a bale, gut of field, HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-800-4263085 Ext 1400 24hn. 248-1 940555. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT 1st Boor, aU new, $450. mouth plus electric. Working adulto only. 616-945-9283. HOME OWNERS! LOSE WEIGHT-AMAZING METABOLISM BREAKTMBRJUGH: Quick & Easy! Free samples. Call Dorris at 616- 725 W. Stafe Street in Hastings (between Subway and Rentway). Bring 2 pieces of ID and provide attendance records, or cal! us at LOST-WHITE CAT Bear Clinton and WaAingtoa. Call 945-2977, reward offered. caU Bob 616-891-8736, leave message. ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ menu on huge 3 bedroom home. WiH move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604,__________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: Wc is present several banks, they are eager to seU homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604. GARAGE SALE Friday, Joly 2,9 to 5, Sat 9-3. 024 E. State Rd. Clothes, books, chain A mtoc. REPO: MUST SELL win look at any offer. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. GARAGE SALE: Friday July ABANDONED REPO. Bank 2nd. 8am. 5810 Harbert Rd, 3 miles South of Delton off M-43 GARAGE SALE July 2,9-?. 3305 W. Quimby 2 king size headboards. 1 solid wood. 1 black wrought iron. Er .terrain men t Center, light woed, oak. and biass. Black wood ind glass TV stand, black futon, uerro. Other furniture and odds A ends. 43 West past Podunk Lake to W. Quimby.____________________ GARAGE SALE: TODAY July 1 (9 to 4) at 45 S. Airport Rd. (Comer of Airport and Heath). Lots of children's clothing, also adult clothing, lighting fixtures, electric typewriter and other sur­ prises. HOUSEFUL OF FURNI­ TURE, BOUGHT NEW IN APRIL THIS YEAR. Beauti­ ful sofa A loveseat, large Oak table A 4 chairs. 6 piece Oak finish bedroom outfit with de­ luxe queen mattress set. 3 Oak cocktail tables, reelin? chair. 2 twin size beds, 2 Cheny book­ cases, 1 foil size bed. Hoover deluxe sweeper, 12’x3O' Berber carpet “Brand New". Cost over $6,000 must sell !$ 1.850 or will sell separately. 1-517-541-8132 30 SERTA FIRM MATTRESS SETS, full size. Very clean. $75.00 per set. frames $12.00. Dennis Distributing. 401 N. Cochran, Charlotte. 1-517-541­ 1109_______________________ FOOD SAVER BY TILLIA; Wooden table with 4 chairs. One coffee table with end table to match (used only one month); Mercury 10 horse Outboard Motor. 616-758-3278 ________ FOR SALE Hammond organ with 2 keyboards, rythm rail and many extras; comes with a large Leslie speaker or both may be sold separately. $500 or organ and $700 for >>eaUe. TM set needs a home where it can be appreciated and used. Call 795-3765,4pm-8pm. He is also charged with one felony count of possessing with intent to de­ li ver/manufacture marijuana, which carries a maximum possible sentence of four yean in prison and/or a $20,000 fine. A charge of harboring runaways is a one year misdemeanor and a charge against Hancock of contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a 90-day misdemeanor. Hancock is also charged with one count of possession of marijuana stemming from an incident at his home April 3. That charge carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail and/or a $2,000 fine. Hancock claims another member of his household is responsible for the alleged drug activity. The 8:30 a.m. trial is expected to last three days because defense attorney Curtis Bel) plans to call 15 to 20 witnesses, while the Barry County Prosecutor’s office plans to call six. In other court business: • Chris Lee Feltner, 20, with no known address, was sentenced Thursday to one year in jail with credit for one day served and was ordered to enroll in the Twin Cities Probation Center Program on his convic­ tion of malicious destruction of property over $100. Feltner was charged after he was accused of stealing a 1995 Starcraft pop-up trailer filled with camping gear on July 8. 1998. Total loss to the Hope Township owner was about $8,000. According to Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava, Feltner has three prior felonies on his record, which include break­ ing and entering an auto, larceny in a build­ ing and breaking and entering. She told the court Feltner had recently been sentenced to the Twin Cities program by the St. Joseph court system. Twin Cities is a halfway house that provides high school completion courses, alcohol counseling, etc. "You’ve reached a point in your life when you can either live by the same rules the rest of us live by or you can be put in prison," said Judge James Fisher. Feltner was ordered to pay $7,162 resti­ tution and will be allowed to perform community service work in lieu of $500 court costs. • Lori Watters, 38, of Middleville, pleaded guilty to violating her probation by leaving the Kalamazoo Probation En­ hancement Program, a half-way house for women, without permission and without completing her six-month term. "I just broke down, I couldn’t handle it," she told Fisher at her arraignment on the probation violation petition. Defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill explained his client was under the impres­ sion she would receive psychiatric counsel­ ing at the center. "It’s apparently not the treatment facility FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by Homes, 1-800-968-7376. POLICE BEAT I State police probe rash of larcenfc RUTLAND TOWNSHIP • A rash of larcenies between 8 p m. Wednesday, June 1 and 6 a.m. Thursday, June 17, ia lhe Fairview Estates off M-37 across from the Ban County Fairgrounds is being investigated by the Hastings Post of the Michigan Sta Police. Trooper William Arndt said al least 10 vehicles were broken mto. Approximately $2,500 worth of ilemr. was stotai, including cellular pltonex. issi ielectots, fish finders, a hand-held Global Positioning (GPS) unit a range finder ia jinocuiarx. , Anyone with information is asked to contact Arndt or the Michigan State PaBqej >48-8282 or Barry County Silent Observer at (800) 310-9031. Freeport store reports break-in FREEPORT - An unknown, would-be burglar apparently suffered some ci bject broke two window to gam access to Our Village Store in Freej-~» nejOand 21, according to a report by lhe Hastings Post of the Mu...., store owners arrived at about 5:30 a.m. June 21 to open the store as mount of glass around the front door and a side window next to lhe I The owners also found Wood on the floor near the window, a meta! o reak the glass and several more blood spots on the floor, the counter sgister. police reported. WOOIKAND TOWNSHIP - A 42-yearrold convenience store clerk three months, according to a June 21 report by the Hastings Post of the Michi According to police, the scheme used by the woman also was used by a employee who was fired three months ago. The woman allegedly confessed to police that she took scratch-off Lotto tic the store, kept the winning tickets and discarded the losing tickets. The woman then would try to cover the loss in the cash register by mat charges and reporting more can and bottle returns that she actually took in. 'Since April, the amount of returoables has skyrocketed," police said ll The woman, who has worked at lhe store for over two yean, said she tool tickets to other stores to collect the winnings. Dae case has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor's office for re Man hurt in quad runner crash HIVING TOWNSHIP - A 25-yearrold Freeport man was hurt June 22 when ■corrtrcJ of the 1998 Polara quad nmoer he was riding and strook a tree, tte | *1* — — ^7 , ll t ■ - -— SV S ' > , - . _ .g '' ' ruucc ot inc Miciugufi ouuc t oticc rcponcu. ■ Christopher Bryant Walker was reported by police to have suffered incapn iville man avoids serious h fON TOWNSHIP - A 20-year-old Nashville man escaped ten he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed at about 5:30 p.m. e Michael Hughes was ei Uway, vaulted offa prim she thought it was," said McNeill. Watters is on probation for her 1998 conviction of attempted retail fraud and fail­ ing to report income to welfare authorities. She will be sentenced July 1 at 8:15 :s, who had not been drinking and a.m. PIANO TUNING, repairing rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix • Laurence Moored, 41, of Middleville Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888. was scheduled for trial Aug. 2 at 8:30 a.m. on two counts of first degree criminal sex­ ual conduct with a girl between the ages of WINDOW & GLASS RE­ PAIR: replacement windows, 13 and 16. He is also charged with three counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct with the same girl, all which allegedly occurred between June 1998 and January 1999. roofing, vinyl siding, remodel­ ing, and new construction, call DLB Construction for free esti­ mate, 616-623-2698. THE TREE MAN COMPANY Expert tree and stump re­ moval: trimming. caMaCFully insured and workman*s comp. 962-7854,721-8826. TREE TRIMMING & RE­ MOVAL: Fully insured. We leave your yard clean. 795-7575 HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS. FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093. 6JX» YARDS OF CARPET­ ING, 5 different colors A styles. Used 2 weeks at Convention Center. Cost $10.95/yard. Sacri­ fice $2.00 per yard. Dennis Dis­ tributing. 401 N. Cochran. Char­ lotte. 1-517-541-1 lu9 penalty of four yean in prison and/or a $25,000 fine. BARRY COUNTY: 90 acres, 40 tilliable Organic with wooded hills, lake frontage, 10 room bouse. May divide. Call after 6pm. 616623-8321__________ TORCH LAKE: Affordable acerage 20 mites East cCTraverse City. 2 acres, asphalt road, elec­ tric. beautiful views, minutes from public lake access. $44,900. 10% down. S25O per mo. bal­ ance on 11% land contract. KALKASKA (28 MILES WEST OFF 175 GRAYLING). 5 & 10 acres of mature Blue Spruce Pine A Maple hardwoods. Minutes from the Manistee River A thousands of acres of the Pere Marquette State Forest! Year round road w/electric. $14,900. Great Lakes Land Company. 616-922-8099. www.greatlakesland.com FOR SALE BY OWNER, 801 W Bond Street, large 4 bed­ room. 3 bath, many closeu, large 2 stall unattached garage, fin­ ished basement. 2 fireplaces, new roof, nice lot close to schools, asking $148,000.00. call 616­ 948-0238 or 616-948-2862 • Timothy Leach, 19, of Hastings, pleaded .ot guilty to violating his proba­ tion by allegedly stealing a carton of cigarettes from the Hastings Admiral Sta­ tion June 23. Leach was allegedly seen stuffing the car­ ton into the front of his pants before get­ ting into a car driven by an unidentified wonvji. Police arrived in time to arrest Leach at the scene just after the 6:37 p.m. their arrival at the scene, the driver of a vet met said something struck his earns he drove < ■ police talked with the driver, they noticed Sic. iBooo residue in the street liminary breath test Steed revealed a.23 perc > was being arrested for being * minor iu po y resisted, sating he had done nothing wrong. Mled with him before they were able to bandcub r. discovered the broken window after they foul iving «the jail, where it took five officers uik is scheduled for a preliminary examination Jul: incident was reported. Bond was sent at $100 cash or surety and a probation violation hearing was scheduled for July 8 at 8:15 a.m. • Benjamin Johnson, 20, of Wyoming, was sentenced to four months in jail with credit for 52 day served on a conviction of probation violation. Johnson, who is currently serving proba­ tion under the terms of the Holmes Youth­ ful Trainee Act, was also given work re­ lease. "He’s had three probation violations since last December," said Assistant Prose­ cutor David Makled. "They are all rela­ Police said as they arrived al the scene of the party, they cnc a 12-ounce boule of beer. The teen refused to stop when askee ■violently shouting and attempting to rmash the rear driver's CST.’ , _ The young man was removed from the patrol car, handculfo police he'd had at least 10 beers prior to their arrival. Storage shed 'cleaned ouf tively minor but they are starting to add up. I recommend his HYTA be revoked." The Homes Youthful Trainee Act allows youthful, first-time offenders to have felony convictions wiped from their record if they are successful under the act’s terms Huff Road in Assyria Township June 20 resulted in more than $3,000 worth coming up mining, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michi of probation. "This is the fourth time Mr. Johnson has been sentenced on this offense (probation violation,)" said attorney Bill Doherty. "I stolen from lhe building during the night. Damage to lhe garage door where tin unknown subject broke in was eat don’t know if he’s misdirected, be didn’t get it or he didn’t want to get it - the serious­ ness of what he’s looking at and the impact COURT NEWS, continued page 18 ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP -Thereported break-in of a storage shed in them Police. Police said a hunting bow. three fishing rods and reels, a chain saw, la« cultivator, two sets of golf clubs, a hunting suit and a bag of softballs were . about $450. In another incident on M-66 near Huff Road, also on June 20, a man reporfe: storage bam was apparently broken into by someone with a pry tool, but noi taken. Potice have no suspects and the incidents remain under investigation. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 1. 1999 - Page 17 Gypsy moth end may be in sight.,.continued from front page In some areas of the county, including the hard-hit Barry State Game Area, Harris has discovered quantities of dead gypsy stand three to four years of defoliation by using its energy reserves. But other stresses, such as not getting enough water during a drought period, or predation from other pests, can add to the stress caused by defoliation and eventually kill the tree. moth caterpillars killed by two diseases, entomophaga maimaiga and NPV. NPV (nuclearpolyhcdrosis virus) was the disease contained in the Gypchek spray so­ lution. Caterpillars killed by NPV often Trees that have experienced heavy defoli­ ation have to put out a new set of leaves, which also takes energy. Those leaves will be also be smaller, meaning that lhe amount of food being manufactured is less, and growth will not be as great. In the Barry Stale Game Area, manager Mark Bishop said he is holding off on sales of oak wood stands because of gypsy moth infestations. While thinning of the woods would normally help the remaining trees become stronger and healthier, with lhe added stress of gypsy moth predation, "there’s no sense in going in and causing remain attached to the trunk or branches of trees. Their bodies can be seen hanging in an upside-down "V" position. Entomophaga is a fungus. Caterpillars killed by this disease also remain attached to the tree. Their bodies are stiff and straight. Both diseases have been introduced in the county in hopes they will reduce the gypsy moth population. This past week was the first time since she took over as coordinator that Harris has seen such large concentrations of dead caterpillars killed by entomophaga and NPV, she said. Caterpillars killed by both diseases are being found on lhe same trees, she said. The weather may have played a part in the spread of entomophaga, she said. The fungus needs moisture and high humidity to germinate, and the weather this past week was hot, humid and rainy. Harris said she and Dennis Pennington, Barry County agricultural agent for the MSU Cooperative Extension Service, will be conducting a gypsy moth information session from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, in the first floor conference room of the Barry County Courts and Law Building in Hastings. At the session, Harris will show area residents how to spread the ento­ mophaga fungus around so other caterpil­ lars can be infected. The public is encouraged to attend. According to written extension service materials, NPV is seldom prevalent until gypsy moth populations reach very high levels. The virus often causes gypsy moth populations to crash. Cycles of increased infestation followed by large die-offs of the caterpillars arc typical of gypsy moths, but Harris does not know if a population crash is currently occurring. Examination of egg masses in late July will tell the tale, she said. "A stressed pop­ ulation ready to crash will have small, stringy-looking egg masses." This is the secor.d year gypsy moth pop­ ulations have been heavy in the county, so Harris predicted the expected crash would either be this year or next. According to a 1998 defoliation survey of the state madt ‘ay the Department of Natural Resources last July, gypsy moths were worse in this county than anywhere else in the state. A defoliation map from 1998 shows pockets where defoliation of trees reached 75 to 100 percent. Those pockets correspond to the largest concentra­ tion of forested area in the county, the Barry State and Middleville State game ar­ eas. A walk down one of lhe rural graveled roads in lhe Barry State Game Area last week revealed tree after tree 80 to 100 per­ cent defoliated by gypsy moth caterpillars. The sides of the road were covered with brown pellets excreted by the caterpillars. Many pieces of leaves were also scattered about. As the caterpillars eat the leaves, chunks of leaf material arc sent earthward. Many of the stripped trees in lhe county are oaks. Gypsy Moth Suppression Coordinator Casey Harris points to a tree in tne state game area covered with dead caterpillars killed by both NPV and entomophaga. "Their favorite menu is oaks," Harris said, though when there are not enough oaks around, the caterpillars will eat nearly anything else, she said. When the caterpil­ lars are small they drop from trees on silken threads and are bom on the wind from tree to tree, so are capable of moving relatively long distances to find the type of to the infestation that were dangerous to themselves or lhe environment. This year, possibly because some home­ owners are more aware of the dangerous environmental effects of spraying with in­ secticides, Harris has not beard reports of "people mixing dangerous chemicals" and using them to kill the caterpillars. However, homeowners continue to seek respite from the creatures with spray solu­ tions obtained from hardware stores or through commercial spray programs that may not contain environmentally safer bio­ logical agents such as Bt. The Bt solution sprayed on 8,000 acres in the county this year is a soil bacteria that only kills other leaf-eating caterpillars. There is only one caterpillar locally that hatches at lhe same time as the gypsy moth, a slate gypsy moth official said last year. "The Bt acres came out really good," Harris said. Calls to the conservation dis­ trict are indicating that gypsy moth num­ tree they like to eat. But when they are close to pupating, they are two inches long and are too heavy to be blown about. As a result, when the oaks are stripped, the larger caterpillars move to nearby species such as aspen, birch, apple, crabapple, willows, thomap­ ple, hawthome, and other trees, including coniferous species such as white and Nor­ way spruce and red, jack, scotch and Aus­ trian pines. Harris pointed to a red pine in the Barry State Game Area which sported fewer nee­ dles than usual because gypsy moth cater­ pillars had been eating the needles. If defoliation of conifers is too severe, the trees will die, because they store most of their energy in their needles and cannot make new needles in the same growing season. Last fall, Harris said, she had to tell a homeowner that several Norway spruce trees on her property were dead, victims of gypsy moth infestation. "The spruce trees were huge. One year of defoliation and they were gone." For some homeowners, the damage done to their trees by gypsy moths has been "very traumatizing," Harris said. One el­ derly resident was very upset because a tree planted by her late husband was being eaten by caterpillars. The mess made by the insects is also up­ setting. she said. "When you walk through your yard you gel pooped on, or leaf parts fall on you. You can’t leave lhe windows down on your car. Last year we had a call that someone slipped and fell in the frass." Patios and swimming pools are stained and outdoor activities are restricted. People have to wear hats and other protective clothing. Baby play pens must be kept away from overhanging trees. "People are sick and tired of them," Har­ ris said. "They want help." Last year, she said, frustration with the problem led homeowners to seek solutions ? bers are down in the sprayed areas. One caller said he is not seeing caterpillars, but "still has butterflies." Those areas sprayed this year will auto­ matically be included in the next survey of egg masses, which determines which areas are eligible to be sprayed. A landowner qualifies for the Bt spray program if egg masses on the property reach a density of 300 per acre. When Harris did her egg mass survey last falL’she said, the'twaHwAfest-hli town­ ships, Yankee Springs and Orangeville, had egg masses ranging from 1,500 to 3000 per acre in Yankee Springs and 3,000 to 19,000 per acre in Orangeville Township. The west end of lhe county has been hardest hit, Harris said, but this year there are increased reports of infestations in Barry, Carlton, Hope and Maple Grove more stress," he said. Bishop said it's been his experience that healthy trees will not be killed by gypsy moth, and he has not seen signs of tree mortality in the game area from gypsy moths. "A tree can handle a lot of outside stresses and still survive," he said. "In a good, healthy forest you shouldn't have any problem at all with insect outbreaks." "Mother Nature has a way of taking care of things," he said. If large populations of a certain species arc overwhelming the ecosystem, he said, usually something comes along to bring the system back into balance, such as NPV. Bishop remembers an outbreak of the cherry scallop shell moth that brought con­ cern that large numbers of black cherry trees were dying in the game area. The moth larvae feed on leaves and turn them red-brown. But natural processes reduced the population of that insect, and lhe game area’s black cherry trees have completely rebounded. Bishop said. The game areas are not sprayed with Bt because of cost considerations. "On a large scale," Bishop said, "you may as well drive down the road and let the money go out the window." Bishop said the problem looks worse driving down roads within the game area, because roadside trees have more stresses on them than trees within lhe forest, such as underground cables and wires that disrupt to decline, their prevalence in a particular area can decline and other species can begin to dominate. Harris said. According to an extension service publi­ cation on gypsy moths, the makeup of forests in the northeast part of the United States, where gypsy moth has resided for more than 100 years, has changed. "North­ eastern forests tend to have less oak and more species like red maple that gypsy moth generally does poorly on," lhe publi­ cation states. "The situation is likely to be lhe same in Michigan over lhe next 100­ 150 years. Oaks may become less com­ mon. while red maples may become more common." The question of whether wildlife, insects, or other plant life would be affected by such things as lhe loss of trees susceptible to gypsy molli or lhe loss of lhe protective forest canopy provided by leaves may not have even been researched, although Bishop said scientists from Notre Dame and Michigan Slate University are currently do­ ing a study on gypsy moths in the game area. Steve Beyer, wildlife biologist for the game area, said he has not heard of research into the overall ecosystem impact of the gypsy moth infestation. The loss of protec­ tion from lhe leaves could conceivably be a problem for some nesting birds, he said. However, some species, like the yellow­ billed cuckoo, benefit from added numbers of gypsy moth caterpillars because they feed on them. Harris said people should continue to use cloth or sticky bands on their trees to cap­ ture gypsy moths until all of the caterpil­ lars in their area have cocooned. The moths only live a few days, she said, but because not all cocoon and hatch at the same time, the moths will be around for about a month. The moths lay their eggs everywhere, she said — "under patio furniture, grills, the eaves of houses, inside garages..." People should not remove the egg masses, because they are used to determine if the landowner will qualify for spraying next spring. For those wanting more information, Pennington has a gypsy moth packet that will be mailed to those requesting it Call 948-4862. root systems and salt laid on the roads in the winter. One concern for which there has been lit­ tle research — or if there has been research, it is not readily available to local profes­ sionals — is whether the gypsy moth in­ festation has damaged the overall ecosys­ tem. If stresses on oaks cause their numbers townships. The effects of gypsy moths are not just on humans. Even if trees do not die from being defoliated, their health and growth is affected. Trees that lose more than 50 per­ cent of their leaves are more susceptible to disease and other pests. Leaves are an essential part of a tree. It is in the leaves that chlorophyll, water, car­ bon dioxide, snd sunlight combine to make the sugars and starches that feed the tree and allow it to grow new wood, branches, and leaves. The tree has to call on its food re­ serves when food is not being manufac­ tured. but can only use stored energy for a certain period of lime. Harris said a healthy oak tree can with­ The bodies of caterpillars killed by NPV are distinctive because they hang limply in an upside-down "V" position. Leaf d amage from gypsy moths can be seen on this branch, but this tree, located on private property north of Delton, also had large numbers of dead caterpillars hanging on it. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY: The Rutland Charter Township Planning & Zoning Commission win con­ duct a hearing on Wednesday. July 7, 1999, com­ mencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. To rehear a request of Scott Tonkin/Altogas for a Special Exception Use Permit to allow Altogas to install a propane tank on property owned by Dimond Machinery, located on Upton Road, soum ot Rutland Charter Township Cemetery. Written comments will be received from any inter­ ested persons concerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on July 7. 1999 and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted matenai being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities, upon five (5) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Only fragments of leaves are left on these branches. The tree, found in the Barry State Game Area, was not as defoliated as some, which suffered 100 percent toss of their leaves from gypsy moths. it looks like this picture was taken in the middle of the winter instead of last week. This tree in the state game area has lost all of its leaves to gypsy moths. Robin McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 18-The Hastings Banner- Thursday. July 1.1999 • Daniel Hammond, 24, of Nashville, had a pretrial hearing scheduled for July 1 on charges of possession of marijuana, fail­ ing to register as a sex offender and selling/fumishing alcohol to a minor. He is also charged with being a habitual offender. COURT NEWS, continued from page 16 it will have on the rest of his life." Johnson violated his probation by driv­ ing on a suspended license while trying to take care of his previous court costs and while he was attempting to attend an alco­ holics anonymous session, said Doherty. Johnson said in the future he will try to get a ride from his parents or take a transit bus. "Hopefully at some point, Mr. Johnson, you will decide you need to grow up and follow the rules," said Fisher. "When I give a suspended sentence and you violate it, I don’t know what else you expect." • Ian Hamlett, 23, of Ortonville, pleade 1 guilty to violating his probation by not abiding by the rules of the jail and not maintaining proper conduct since he was sentenced on an attempted uttering and pub­ lishing conviction May 27. During his arraignment on the probation violation charges, Hamlett told Fisher he punched a door, threw a chair around and had to be restrained by jail corrections offi­ cers. "I didn’t hurt myself or anyone else," he said. Fisher delayed Hamlett's sentencing on the conviction until Sept. 2. "I don't want to sec any further problems at the jail or I will send you to prison," said Fisher. • Johnny Leinaar, 45, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating probation by driving under the influence of alcohol on or rJxxit June 17. Leinaar is currently serving one year of probation under the terms of the 7411 sta­ tus of lhe Public Health Code on a Jan. 28 • conviction of possessing less than 25 grams of a controlled substance and im­ paired driving. He is free on a $500 personal recog­ nizance bond and a July 15 sentencing date was scheduled. He could spend a maximum of 90 days in jail. • Kenneth Brandenburg. 41, of Brighton, will go to trial Aug. 2 or Oct. 4 on one charge of unlawful driving away of a vehi­ cle and fourth degree fleeing and eluding. • Ryan Bylsma, 20, of Kentwood, was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for one day served and the last five months suspended if he is successful on probation for violating probation. Bylsma was originally convicted of delivery/manufacture of marijuana, an offense which occurred March I, 1998, in Or­ angeville Township. "He has a poor record on probation, he tested positive two times and he failed to submit to testing three times," said Makled. "I request his conviction for delivery and manufacture stand and he be sentenced on that charge." Bylsma said he has not sold or purchased marijuana over the last year. "With proper treatment, I believe I can kick this addicting habit," he told the court. "I’ve learned a lot about myself and how the world works." He was als i sentenced to one year probalion. • Jeff Bumford, 33, of Nashville, pleaded guilty to violating is probation by being charged with illegal entry, assauh and bat­ tery and malicious destruction of property worth more than $200. He will be sentenced on the probation violation conviction July 15 at 8:15 a.m. He will be sentenced July 15 and is be­ ing held without bond. Three-wheel rider hurt in rollover NASHVILLE - A 33-year-sld Hastings man was taken to Pennock Hospital June 26 and treated for injuries suffered when lhe three-wheeled, off-road vehicle he was rid­ ing rolled over at about 8:15 p.m. Police said Bryon Scott Terpening appar­ ently lost control of the vehicle causing it to roll onto the left side, then back onto its wheels. He was able to ride the ORV back to a residence to get help Terpening was wearing a helmet when lhe accident occurred. He was treated for his injuries and released. The boat's owner told police a chain used lo lock lhe motor onto die boat appeared to have been cut with a tool and that the un­ known thieves apparently attempted to steal the larger motor as well. Cables hold­ ing the boat lo the dock also had been cut with a tool. The missing molor is estimated to be worth more than $600. Landlord faces possible charge BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A 33-year- old landlord may be charged with unlawful entry for allegedly going through tenants' home while they were away June 13s, ac­ cording to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The man allegedly arrived at lhe home and asked the babysitter to let him inside. The babysitter reported the man went through the closets, the bedrooms and the refrigerator, police said. The landlord told police he was trying to sell the home and that was trying to make a list of items that needed to be repaired. He also admitted to police that be used bad language in front of the tenants* young children, police reported Police said the parties have no contract provisions allowing him to enter the home while the tenants are away. The incident remains under investigation. City police probing vehicle larcenies HASTINGS - Thousands of dollars worth of items were stolen from three ve­ hicles sometime between 2:30 a.m. and 7:20 a.m. June 22 in the 200 block of West Grant Street, according to a report by the Hastings Qty Police Department. Taken from one vehicle was cash, a wal­ let. tools and a compact disk player. Missing from the second car were a compact disk player, two compact disk holders, 206 compact disks, a jacket, sun­ glasses and cologne. The owner of the car later found two of his compact disks in his backyard. Stolen from lhe third car was a black vinyl case, a calculator, papers and a clock. Police have no suspects and lhe incidents remain under investigation. 1999 SAFARI PASSENGER VAN SLT 1999 OLDS BRAVADA ALL WHEEL DRIVE 1999 SUNFIRE SEDAN LEATHER, MEMORY SEAT, TOWING PKG, POWER ALL TILT, CRUISE. CD PLAYER, A/C SPOILER WAS $15,560 EXT. CAB. TINTED GLASS, 5300 V-8, AUTOMATIC, CASSETTE & CD, TRAILER PK(»., LEATHER. ACTIVE TRANSFER CASE Was $32,926 »27,89221 was reported to have had a .21 blood alco­ hol content at that time. BARRY TOWNSHIP - A man who had his trolling motor locked to his aluminum fishing boat when he went to bed early June 20 relumed lo his Crooked Lake dock later that morning to find his neighbor towing the boat to shore with the motor missing, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The neighbor said he found the boat floating behind an island. 2. YOUR BANS’x BUCK! GET THE MOST 1999 SIERRA 4X4 SLT • Darwin Jackson, 43, of Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty to absconding/forfeiting bond on July 16, 1998, in Hastings. He also pleaded guilty to third offense drunk driving, habitual offender, which occurred July 12, 1996, in Baltimore Township. He Trolling motor stolen from boat LEASE FOR FRONT k BEAR AR. OVHHEAD CONSOLE. 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SALES Call (616) 948-8000 Today or toll free 1-888-494-5539 SALES HOURS: Mon. & Wed. unN 8: Tue*., Thun., Fri. until 6; Saturday until 3 SBMCE HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 8-7: Tues., Thurs. k Fit. 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-07-08.pdf 70bd825214f11f1b7ec433131cc6a028 PDF Text Text Police appoint new school liaison Haight finds success in bodybuilding See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 12 THURSDAY, JULY 8,1S»9 VOLUME 146. NO. 27 News Briefs: Dawn Patrol breakfast set The public cu> a ride on in airplaae. eat a pancake breakfast, watch sky diving or wander around the airfield at the Hastings Airport to took at the many aircraft ex­ pected to show up for the annual Dawn Patrol breakfast from 6-11 a.m. Sunday. July 11. Around 11 am. sky diven from Hastings Sky Dive are expected to atari jumping. Airplane rides in a single engine Piper Warrior will be offered by Lewis Shaw of Tbornapple Flying. Ice cream social Saturday in Delton Ice cream with a variety of top­ pings will be served at an Ice Cream. Social from 1-5 p.m. Satur­ day, My 10 at the Bratard Histori­ cal Museum in Delton - w Visiters mry sit under a teat and enjoy live music during the event sad tour the museum's seven buildthat display more than 25,000 artifacts. No fees are charged, but dona- Tbe museum is located at 7135 W. Delton Rd, between Dehoa and Prairieville. Antique Gas & Steam Show offers new attractions More than 480 gas and steam en­ gine* wit! be featured July 10-11 at Historic Cheriton Park. New this ftu will be competi­ tions such as the quick start, log polling, the obstacle course and the wagon backup. A unique steam en­ gine spark show is set for Saturday evening. A tractor parade will be at 2 pm. daily. The show runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to dusk and Sunday from 10 tun. to 5 p.m. The pmk is located just north of M-79, between Hastings and Nashville PRICE 50- Burghdoff appointed to register of deeds’ post by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The first woman to hold the office of Barry County Register of Deeds has been appointed. Darla Burjhdoff of Hastings has been named to fill the unexpired term of Sandy Schondelmayer, whose resignation becomes effective Aug. 1. From a field of eight applicants. Burghdoff will serve an appointed term in the register of deeds' post until Schondelmayer's term expires Dec. 31, 2000. And she already knows that she will seek her own term in next year's election. Tm kind of looking forward to that...," Burghdoff said, and she plans to run on the Republican ticket. "I've not been a dues-paying member of that party, but that's what I consider myself to be." Schondelmayer has said he decided to re­ sign after 14 1/2 years on the job because "the timing is good for my family" and he wants to pursue some of his other business interests. Burghdoff has nearly eight years experi­ ence in the register of deeds office, where she has handled everything from examining documents lor recordability to researching information about properties. She was rec­ ommended by Schondelmayer for the ap­ pointment and has worked closely with him on the yearly budget process, record keeping and other responsibilities expected of the register. Only three of the eight applicants were interviewed for the register of deeds' post and the selection was made, according to state law, by Probate Judge Richard H. Shaw, County Clerk Debbie S. Smith and Prosecuting Attorney Dale A. Crowley. Burghdoff "possesses the necessary back­ ground, experience, ambition and personal­ ity to be a highly effective register of deeds, Shaw, Smith and Crowley said in a press release. offs selection. ”1 was very honored," she said Wednes­ day of the appointment. "Even though I had a lot of support from my co-workers and people even outside that knew that I had applied for the position...you always have that feeling that, boy, there might be one other person that applied for it that for some reason might be just a little bit more qualified. You always have that shred of doubt," Burghdoff said. With a new computer and imaging sys­ tem purchased several years ago, she said one of her goals is to add "two new com- See BURGHDOFF, cont. page 2 'A Day in the Garden" Louise Diehl spends many hours taking care of garden beds that dot the Diehls' seven acres near Woodland. The Diehls' gardens and three others in Hastings will be featured during a July 24 garden walk tour. See Page 14 for the story. Cemetery urn removal angers local citizen by Mary Warner Staff Writer The confiscation of flower urns from some of the graves at Riverside Cemetery by cemetery staff has angered at least one area resident, who says she feels her mother's grave has been "desecrated." Hastings resident Gloria Beiser said she visited the grave of her mother, Soledad Leos, during the first week of July and dis­ covered that two urns she'd purchased and placed at the grave when her mother died in 1990 were gone. She said she'd seen a notice posted at a south entrance to the cemetery when she visited the grave Memorial Day weekend, but "it was bent, so I didn't read the whole notice. It said something about urns." She said she and relatives accompanying her to the cemetery noticed that "something was different, looked bare, out of place." When she exited the cemetery, she said, she ob­ served that a number of urns were piled up on the side of a maintenance building. "We figured it out," she said. "They were re­ moving urns." The urns on her mother's grave were still See CEMETERY, cont. page 3 New county chamber celebrated Who will be senior citizen of the year? The Barry County Commission on Aging is seeking nominees age 60 and over for the county’s Senior Citizen of the Year Award to be presented at the County Fair July 21. Nominations should be typed or printed on plain paper and submit­ ted to the COA no later than Mon­ day. July 12. The nomination should indicate the contributions that the senior has made to the county area community, including memberships, leadership roles and the number of people impacted by the nominees's involvement. The COA is located at 120 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Mich. 49058. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 in place, however, so she left Beiser is in the habit of frequently visit­ ing her mother's grave, she said, so she re­ turned a few days later, only to disco ver her mother’s urns had also been taken. "It fell like grave-robbing," she said. "Stealing from the dead. Il’s desecration of a grave." Some of the members and friends of the new Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce gathered on the Courthouse steps Tuesday for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Holding the ribbon are Stacey Garrison, Chamber President Deb Button, Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum, Pat Coezema and Alan Knapp, Congessman Nick Smith's district representative for Barry County. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor, Formation of the new Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce was celebrated Tuesday afternoon with the snip of a red velvet ribbon and refreshments served under the shade of the trees on the County Courthouse lawn. The ribbon cutting ceremony signified the end of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and the beginning of a county­ wide chamber that will serve the city as well as area towns and villages. "It's going to strengthen the chamber and make Barry County more visible," Cham­ ber President Deb Button said of the ex­ panded focus. "We’re going to be able to let people know what's happening in all of Barry County instead of everybody doing it indi­ vidually. Well be one large group and that way wc can let everybody know of every- See CHAMBER, continued page 4 i �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 8. 1999 Nashville fails to win MDOT grant for trail by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer Nashville was rejected in its bid to win a grant from the Michigan Department Of Transportation to develop the Paul Henry Thomapplc Trail (the old railbed trail.) The grant comes from a program called the Transportation Enhancement Activity (TEA) program. Grants are given for non-motorized transportation trails, for aesthetic im­ provements, for historical preservation of old bridges or abarJoned rail depots. Though no official reason was given. Village Councilman Frank Dunham, who applied for the grant said, "We heard our grant was favorably reviewed, but with the problems with the litigation we did not get it." Dunham said that because many of the current litigation "problems" are being set­ tled, chances of receiving a grant look "good" for next time. Upon approval from the council, Dunham said they will submit another application. Several court cases concerning the Paul Henry trail which is a proposed recreational pedestrian trail on the old Penn Central rai'ibed arc in the process of being settled. There were rumors aiound town that the Washingtons, who are involved in litiga­ tion with the Rails to Trails Association and arc not in the process of settling their case (no court date has been set), wrote a letter to their state representative who in turn wrote a letter to the governor asking that Nashville not receive the grant. Both Village President Dennis Mapes and Presi­ dent of the Trail Association Mike Gormely said they heard about the letter. Confirmation of the letter was not avail­ able from MDOT, and Dunham said that he was not sure an actual letter had been sent. Either way, both Dunham and Gormley think Nashville has an excellent chance of getting a giant when they reapply. "It might be a temporary setback, but it's not a permanent thing,” said Gormley. News Briefs... CONTINUED from page 1 Legion to install officers oTTerea tn venon On Tuesday, July 13. Faith United Methodist Church in Delloo, in association with Life Line Screening, win dflbr area residents America Legion Pon No. 45 will install officers at 7 p.m. Tues­ day, July 13 at the post hall.in Hastings. Members and spouses are invited. Food will be available. Top homemaker t! Aortic (ABI). h bate Nominations are being taken for the Burghdoff appointed to register of deeds’ post, continued... puicr work stations, "one for the public and possibly one for myself." • She still plans "on doing some data en­ try...putting some of our old records on computer, also, to make those things a little easier to retrieve for title examiners and people doing genealogy and things like that. "Other than that, I really don't see any big changes in the office. I have an excel­ lent stafT," Burghdoff said, noting that the chief deputy register Judy Martin has worked in the register's office for 26 years. "She's just an excellent employee." "Sandy was the instigator in getting a good work flow pattern (established)...We don't lose documents. We don't misplace anything. We know right where everything is all the time. That really works well and helps with efficiency and accuracy," Burghdoff said. The opening to replace Burghdoff in her current slot has been posted in-house and will be advertised publicly next week. She hopes that position can be filled by Aug. I when her term becomes effective. A native of Freeport and the youngest of seven children born to Ralph and Grace Walton, Burghdoff graduated from Thor­ napple Kellogg High School in 1971. She was named the "Outstanding Business Stu­ dent" that year. Prior to going to work in the register of deeds office, Burghdoff was employed as an optical assistant and office supervisor at Northland Optical of Hastings from 1977­ 87. She became a licensed real estate agent and worked from 1988-91 for Miller Real Estate in Hastings. In 1990, Burghdoff received the "Human Relations Award" when she completed a Dale Carnegie course. She and her husband, Daniel, who works for the Barry County Road Commission, have two grown daughters, Sara and An­ gela. Burghdoff said she and her husband "en­ joy camping, biking and spending time with family and friends - especially the grandchildren...They arc so much fun." They previously were active members and country western dance instructors for the Michigan Two-Steppers for several years. "We made a lot of great friends," she said. < Yard and Bake July 22. However, nomfaationa must be received at the fair office by July 5. Selection will be based on fair par­ ticipation. variety of interests, com­ munity involvement enthusiasm, neat Mad Dogs & The winner will receive $100 and will represent Barry County during the Michigan State Fair this fall in De­ troit The second place prize is $50. Applications are available in the 1999 Fair Book, which may be ob­ tained at the Michigan Slate Univer­ sity Extension office in Hastings or at the County Fair office, located on the The ninth annual Mad Dogs A Englishmen British Car Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun­ day. July 11 at the GJmore-Classic Car Cub Museum in Hickory Cor­ ners. This "Crown Event" is open to all owners of British can who wish to display their vehicle for judging i.y popular vote, or test their driv­ ing skills at the ever-popular Auto Games. Family activities, including kids games and a lea time, are part of the event. The public is welcome. Admis­ sion is M per adult. $5 for se. -ors over 62 and AAA members, $3 for ages 7-15 and children under 7 are free. There is no additional charge for visiting the eight large antique dlevilk on M-37. Women also can en­ ter themselves in the Homemaker A homemaker interview reception will be held al 2:30 p.m. Sunday. July 18* attendance is maMwrnry for applicants who wish to be considered for the award. The reception will be held in the picnic pavilion on the fair­ grounds. Homemaker applicants must be a participant in the Barry County Fair. exhibit bams with 150 ears on dis­ play and parking is free. The Car Club Mnseum is located at 6865 Hickory Rond, at the comer ofM-43. Irish/Ceftic flair Friday MA Day in the Garden” set Four private gardens will be showcased for the public during the second annual garden walk tour, called "A Day in the Garden.* Sat­ urday, July 24. The Thornapple Garden Club is sponsoring the event, which will benefit the new Hastings Public Library, the beautification of the greater Hastings area and the garden club. Tickets are 55 per person and children under five arc free. Rain or shine, the garden tour will be held from 10 am. to 4 p.m. Gard.* ns to be featured are at the Hastings homes of Dr. Kenneth and Lee Merriman. 720 W. Woodlawn; Larry and Earlenc Baum, 660 Indian Hills Drive; Stan and Dondra Kirk­ endall, 921 S. Jefferson; and at the Woodland home of Ray and Louise Diehl, 8356 Davenport Rd. Tickets are available at three Hastings locations: Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, Jonny Conoon’s restaurant and Dreisbach Motors. » , Patti Anne Lea and friends will be performing traditional Irish/Celtic songs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 9 for this week's ’Fridays at the Fountain* se­ ries. The free concert takes place on the Barry County Courthouse lawn, by the fountain plaza, in downtown Hastings. One of Patti's friends to perform on Friday is DJ. Krogol, a master piper and bagpipe instructor at Hillsdale College. Lea is currently a resident per­ former at the Ten Pound Fiddle in East Lansing and recently released a CD called "Your Song in the Wind." Fridays at the Fountain is spon­ sored by the city of Hastings and the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County. Concertgoers may bring their lunch, lawn chairs and blankets and stay for part of the performance or all of it. 'n case of rain, the concert will take place al the Jefferson Street Gallery in Hastings. f Sale set to benefit teen dance There will be a Yard and Bake Sale July I0. from 9 a.m. til ?t? at 203 S. Michigan Avenue, Hastings (formerly the Coleman Agency Building). Proceeds for the Teen Dance at Summerfest Friday, Aug. 27, I0 p.m. Nineteen Wheels performing’ on the Fish Hatchcry Stage. The Rea Baron Stearman Squadron flies into Hastings July 13 for an event sponsored by J-Ad Graphics, Felpausch and Tony's Pizza. (Photo provided) Red Barons to fly into Hastings with history When the Red Barons fly into town Tuesday, July 13, they arc not only bringing planes and pizza, they arc bringing a little bit of history and originality. Not only arc the planes historical, but they are also a marketing first. The A-75 onen cockpit biplane traces its rich heritage to earlier Stearmans used in the first air mail routes. The Stearman biplane is the most respected primary trainer in the military. More pilots have trained in a Stearman than in any other type of airplane. The biplane's original design dales back to the 1920s. The Red Baron Stearman A75 models are the 75th version since the original design. Today, each of the planes is flown in excess of 600 hours per year. They arc by no means museum pieces, but rather a working promotional tool. Red Baron has taken an original, unique route in the area of marketing. The Stearman Squadron does not only provide family entertainment, but also a direct connection to the consumers. The squadron has helped enhance the compa­ ny's relationships with retailers through events such as the one coming to Hast­ ings. The event in Hastings is being sponsored by J-Ad Graphics, Felpausch and Tony’s Pizza. J-Ad is holding a contest to send two people up in a Red Baron biplane. Registration forms can be picked up at Felpausch in Hartings and Delton, or at the front counter of J-Ad Graphics. A drawing will be held Monday, July 12, to determine who will experience what many call the “ultimate rollercoaster.” The Red Baron Squadron will be in Hastings July 13 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. At the Hasting's Airport, near the terminal. Red Baron pizza will be given away, as well as free drinks from Coca­ Cola. Hastings City Police add school liaison officer by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A new school liaison officer position, created with a three-year federal COPS grant, will be filled by current DARE offi­ cer Cliff Morse, Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver announced last week. The department was awarded the $111,782.82 grant for the full-time post last spring after Sarver, Deputy Chief Mike Leedy and School Superintendent Carl Schoessel compiled data on problems at the schools to include with the grant applica­ tion last fall. The three also enlisted the guidance of Deputy Dar Leaf, who works in the coun­ ty’s middle schools. "The position will be custom designed for the Hastings School District," said Sarver, noting that the job description has yet to be finalized. "We want something that works here and if whatever we come up with needs adjustment, we'll make the necessary changes." Morse is expected to begin full time du­ ties primarily in the Hastings Middle School and Hastings High School Aug. 1. Some problems officials hope to curb, include truancy, smoking on school prop­ erty, fights, theft, threats and dropout rates. "A lot of those, the schools handle in house." Leedy has said. "We're hoping this officer, who (is) trained specifically for that position, will make the students and faculties feel safer and from what we've been told by other districts, police presence actually prevents crimes. It's a deterrent." Sarver added that Morse's job will also require that he serve in a mentoring and leadership role. "I expect he will be in uniform some of the time, probably at least once a month and the rest of the lime he will be identified by maybe a polo shirt with 'Hastings City nolicc' embroidered on it," Sarver said. "Though he will be a friendly presence at the schools, I don't want students to lose sight of the fact that he will take appropri­ ate police action when necessary." Some security responsibilities will go along with the job as well, said Sarver. "I'm glad to have the opportunity to interact with the kids..." -Officer Cliff Morse "We were working on this long before Littleton, Colorado and Paducha, Kentucky ' (school shooting incidents)," said Sarver. "Since those incidents have created height­ ened concern in the community, certainly some focus will be on security but we don’t want to lose sight of the rest of the needs." Morse has worked at the department for 14 years, the last six in Drug Abuse Resis­ tance Education (DARE) and as a commu­ nity police officer. Tm glad to have the opportunity to in­ teract with the kids, to serve as a positive role model, more or less," he said. Morse received his training for the posi­ tion during a week-long school in Mt. Pleasant last month. "We learned about issues facing juveniles today, legal issues relating to juveniles and the structure of a school liaison officer," said Morse. Sat ver said Morse may also continue to teach some DARE classes to students every other semester to retain his certification. An officer yet to be hired to replace Morse may also teach DARE every other semester, Sarver said. Hastings City Police Community Officer Cliff Morse will take on new responsibilities this fall when he assumes the role of school liaison officer. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 8. 1999 - Page 3 CEMETERY, continued... She called a cemetery official, she said, and discovered that the urns had been removed because she hadn’t paid a $20 yearly "urn care" fee that entitled her to having the flowers in the urn watered and kept free of dead leaves and blossoms. "I’ve never required um care." Beiser said. "I’ve always been there to waler the plants. I felt it was ridiculous." Beiser also discovered that a portion of the confiscated urns are re-sold. "Some of those urns people pay good money for," she said. "To turn around and sell them for money — who's making these rules? It sounds to me like a scam. In order to col­ lect money, they shouldn’t be removing private property from the cemetery. It doesn't belong to them. If I went out to the park and was unsatisfied with how they were maintaining it and said, 'OK, unless you maintain the park I'm going to take a picnic table,' I'm sure I would get prose­ cuted for this. That's stealing private prop­ erty. They just can't go removing some­ thing like this. The next thing will be the tombstone." Beiser said she was told by the cemetery official that the cemetery rules, including die um fee requirement, arc posted at an en­ trance on the north side of the road (the cemetery is located both north and south of Slate Road in the city of Hartings). The cemetery rules have been in effect for a long time, the official said. "I said I wouldn't be going to the ceme­ tery on that side of the road, so how would I be aware of those rules? "In 1990 when I bought the plot, I was handed a deed. Along with it should have been (a copy of) the rules — grandfather rules and not rules they can change every day because of the inconvenience of main­ taining the cemetery. "We own the property out there we buy. We should have our rights, too — the liv­ ing or the dead." Beiser said she was doubly upset because the year before, flowers she planted at the grave were removed by cemetery personnel. The cemetery sexton informed her, she said, that "those have to be dug up. It's too difficult to mow, plus the rules say you can't plant anything on the ground." She said she realizes it is difficult to mow around items placed on the ground, but feels that "if they can't do their job without complaining about obstacles, (they should) get another job.” Beiser said she was further bothered by the removal of the urns because she is of Native American and Hispanic ancestry, and "the resting place of our loved ones is sacred." The cemetery is owned by the Riverside Cemetery Co. and run by a governing board of directors. Board President Rod Newton said that while the um fee has been in place for many years, there are many people who have not paid it. "We had over 200 people who weren't paying the um fee. We were picking and watering those 200some urns and not getting paid for it" The fee is mandatory — those with urns have to pay the fee. unless they place arti­ ficial flowers in the receptacles. The fee covers twicc-a week watering and removal of dead leaves and blossoms from Memorial Day to Oct 1. Newton said peo­ ple cannot opt to take care of the urns themselves because "we can't send a person out there and say. do this one and don’t do the other one." Up until this spring, he said, there was no strict enforcement of the fee. However, he said, "we grabbed the bull by the horns this spring" and sent out notices that peo- CONTINUED, page 4 Geese gathered together for annual banding Doing the banding were (sitting, from left) game area biologist Steve Beyer, wildlife management assistant Pat Bedford, and game area manager Mark Bishop. Volunteers are handing the banders the geese. ...many hands make the endless task go -quickly. by Mary Warner Staff Writer It wasn't that difficult on a recent Saturday morning for a group of volunteers and Barry Slate Game Area staff to gather geese together on Gun Lake for a leg banding session. For two weeks or so during this time of year, the geese molt their flight feathers and are unable to fly. Game Area Manager Mark Bishop and other members of the banding group used canoes to approach a group of geese sitting on the lake's shoreline at Yankee Springs Stale Park. Other volunteers stood in a "V" on the shoreline on either side of the geese, and the geese were gently herded into a holding pen the banders set up. Eighty-one birds got new leg bands. Nineteen had old bands replaced. Five re­ ceived neck collars. The collars, which can be read from a distance with the aid of binoculars, help DNR staff and others track the geese's movements without hav­ ing to capture the birds. After the volunteers finished at Gun Lake, they banded geese on Thomapple and Long lakes. The goose banding session has been an annual undertaking by Bishop, other game area staff and volunteers, many of them members of the Thomapple Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. According to Steve Beyer, wildlife bi­ ologist for the game area, one of the rea­ sons for the banding is to keep track of how many migrant Canada geese are being shot by Michigan hunters. T^ere is^a federal qtfbbron the dtftdbnr ofreAfAfflK that can be taken in Michigan. If too many are shot here, there woa't be enough for hunters living in states farther south, Beyer said. The banding will help the DNR determine how many local giant Canada geese, which do not migrate, are being taken and how many migrants, which travel as far south as Texas, are being killed. Volunteers helping with the banding included Gene Flint, Ron Walker. Rick Tokarchick. Jason Tokarchick, Roger Van Voikinburg, Joe Shiftier, Joe Shea, Keith Winchester. Doug DeVcs and Phil Kuhtic. Barry State Game Area Manager Mark Bishop attaches a neck collar to a goose. Five such collars were placed on geese at Gun Lake. The collars, which can be read Irom a distance with the aid of binoculars, help DNR personnel keep track of the movement of geese populations without capturing the birds and looking at leg bands. Fencing covered by a net provided a temporary holding pen for the geese during the banding. A white domestic goose that may have been a barnyard runaway or somebody’s pet leads this group of Canada geese baing herded into an enclosure at Gun Lake. Hightailing it back to the lake is one of the banded geese. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 8. 1999 Cemetery um removal angers local citizen...continued pie had to pay up within 90 days or have their urns removed. "We sent out notices to whoever we could get ahold of. But three-fourths of the 200 didn’t have current addresses. After we did all that mailing we got some back. Some were undeliverable. We went through them. We had some addresses that were 20 years ok and the people were gone." The Luaid then posted notices at ceme­ tery entrances that the um fees must be paid or urns would be removed. Once the urns are removed, they are placed together in one area. "People can come back and reclaim them," Newton said, but they must pay their um fees be­ fore they gel their urns back. "We had some people who hadn’t paid for 15 years. We only charged them for last year and this year," he said. Ninety days after the urns are removed, be said, "we sell them and try to get our money back." Taking the urns, he said, is "the only re­ course we have to get people's attention." The problem is not just those who haven't paid, he said, it's also those who have paid and are mad because they are pay­ ing and others aren't. Strictly enforcing the Good news about capital gains Congress recently gave investors an at­ tractive gift by simplifying the capital gains provisions passed in 1997. In a nutshell, Congress replaced the former maximum capital gams rate of 28 percent with a max­ imum rate of 20 percent and made the lower rate retroactive to Jan. I, 1998. That mcrrs nearly all gains earned on inve' tmcnts Field more than one year will now be taxed at a maximum rate of 20 percent. (For investors in the 15 percent tax bracket, long-term capital gains will be taxed at^a rate'ofjtf &&nt.) Better yet. in a year­ long-term capital fains rate . will 'drop further. Beginning in 2001, in­ vestments purchased and held more than five years will be taxed at a maximum rate of 18 percent. Gains on investments held less than a year, on the other hand, will continue to be taxed as ordinary income, which means tax rates up to 39.6 percent. That makes a pow­ erful case for investing for the long term. Although stocks should never be sold simply because of changes in tax laws, lower capital gains tax rates provide an ex­ cellent opportunity to diversify your portfo­ lio. If your portfolio has become over­ weighted in a single stock, or if the outlook of a stock you own has deteriorated, you may want to take advantage of the lower capital gains tax. It’s easy to control how long you hold in­ dividual stocks, but how do you control buying and selling within your mutual funds? Unfortunately, you can't. However, you can choose mutual funds that practice buy-and-hold investing. To determine how often your mutual fund buys and sells stock, check its turnover rate, which indi­ cates how much trading occurs within the fund. The lower the turnover rate, the bet­ ter. For example, a fund with a 100 percent turnover rate holds its positions an average of one year before selling. A fund with a 50 percent turnover rate holds its positions an average of two years before selling. HastingsBaNNER ZXrvoted to the mtenexts of Barry County Since 1856 Published by...Hastings Burner, inc. A DMeion of J-Ad Graphics me. 1351 N.M-43 Hwy. HaMinga, Ml 46066-0802 (816)645-0564 John Jacoba President Frederic Jacobs Vico President Treasurer Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T.Mxmg (Et»>n Elaine Gilbert (Aavstant Eaton SheitySulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • adyektising department • Oassifiod ads accepted Monday through Fnday 8 a_m. to 5.30 p.m. Saturday 8-30 a m. - Noon Scott Ommen Cindy O’Neill Jerry Johnsen Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastngs. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 rules, he said, is the only way to be fair to everyone. "We're just trying to go by the rules so everybody s treated the same. We can’t have one person who doesn't go by them. That just makes more trouble with the people who do go by them." He said that "most of the people" have been "congenial" about having to pay up. "They say they haven't read the rules." However, he said, "some people (have gotten) upset about it." One elderly gentleman keeps rescuing his urn from the pile cf confiscated urns, fill­ ing it with flowers, and returning it to the gravesite, Newton said. "He won't pay the money." Other people have called Newton and wondered where their urns are, and Newton has helped them to recover their urns once they paid their fees. Even a relative of one of the cemetery board members had an urn removed, Newton said. He said flowers are not allowed on the ground because "there just isn’t room" to mow. "We've got one of the smallest mowers you can have to get between the stones." He said the charge of grave desecration Is Your mutual fund’s turnover rate can be found in its prospectus or its annual or semiannual report. Your investment profes­ sional also can provide this information. If your mutual fund has a high turnover rate, consider moving your money into a high-quaiity fund that subscribes to a long­ term, buy-and-hold strategy. After all, you’re the one paying the price for the fund manager’s short-term decisions to buy and sell. And, you may be paying as much as 39.6 percent in taxes, depending on which tax bracket you’re in! lt^ been said that the best gifts are those that keep giving. Congress has given in­ vestors a gift that will allow them to keep more of what they earn and pay less in taxes. Make the most of this gift, and hold*, your investments for the long term when­ ever possible. "an argumentative thing. Everybody's idea of what desecration of a grave is is differ­ ent. All we can do is go by the rules." He said those with cemetery plots don’t actually own the property. "All you own is right of burial. That's been the case right along." Newton said that although copies of rules may not have been handed out years ago, within the past two years the board started a policy of giving everyone who purchases a plot a copy of the rules. He said it would be too expensive to post the rules at all the cemetery entrances. The cemetery operates on a very lean oudget that partially relies on free help, he said. A worker paid by a grant administered through the Barry Intermediate Schoo) District is used by the cemetery, as are people ordered by local courts to perform community service as part of their sentence for criminal offenses. Three to four part-time employees do the mowing, weeding, and grave-digging. The cemetery sexton does not get a salary. Her compensation is use of a house on the cemetery grounds that also doubles as the cemetery office. Until October of 1997 David Smith acted as sexton. When he paired away, his ex-wife, Loretta Smith, took over the sexton duties. The cemetery budget of approximately $40,000 a year is garnered from various sources, including the urn fees and burial fees, Newton said. "When people buy a lot for $300, 15 percent goes into an endow­ ment, which is invested to keep the place mowed." The board is continually con­ cerned about finances, he said, and five years ago attempted to have the city take over the cemetery’s operation. However, a millage proposal that would have raised some $100,000 a year for the city to main­ tain the cemetery was defeated by voters, and the cemetery remains in private hands. "Everybody thinks it’s tied into the city and county." Newton said. "We don't have the budget (government-operated) cemeter­ ies do. We're all self-supporting." He said the board also feels it cannot raise rates and compete with other area cemeteries charging less. Between 6,000 and 8,000 people are buried at the 50-acre cemetery. There's room for 6,000 more, Newton said. The oldest deed for a cemetery plot he can find is dated 1863, be said, but some graves may be older, because they were transferred to Riverside from a cemetery located near Central Elementary and Hastings Middle School. A written copy of the cemetery rules roods as follows; ’No rose bushes or barbary are to be Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous wifi not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Gloria Beiser is pictured by the grave of her mother, Soledad Leos. planted in the cemetery. The cemetery has the right to remove any that are planted. No trees shs’.l be planted without contact­ ing manager or sexton. Small evergreens (no spreading yew) may be planted on ei­ ther or both sides of monuments. Dead trees or shrubs will be removed on decision of manager or sexton. As of 1971 urns will no longer be filled under e ndowment. There will be a $20 uin charge for care per year, for each urn on lot. Non-payment of urn care (began January 1998) after 90 days urns will be removed and sold for payment. Ums filled with partial artificial and partial live flowers will be subjected to $20 um fee. Any and all urns will be removed if fee is not paid within 90 days. Ums are to be kept in good repair. Ums will be removed and kept for a reasonable amount of lime. Unless claimed, they will be discarded. Ums are to be kept in line with marker or 40 inches from marker to allow for mow­ ers. No more than two arrangements on each grave or two urns per grave. There will be no charges for urns filled with arti­ ficial flowers. All pots and arrangements are to be placed next to headstone. New rules as of 1982: All flowers must be planted in an um. Any and all flowers not planted in ums will be removed and dis­ carded (15 days after Memorial Day) artifi­ cial or Uve." On rules posted at the cemetery entrance there is an additional provision that people wishing perpetual um care can pay $200 and have their ums taken care of in perpetu­ ity. COUNTY CHAMBER, coMkMd thing going on in the area and that’s going to be real exciting. Ifs going to be great to be able to promote the whole county - all the areas." Button said. "It's nice to show that everybody's sup­ portive and excited about the idea of where we’re going," she said of this week’s cele­ bration. Moving to a countywide emphasis is the result of three years of conversations, studying and planning by the Chamber Board, Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum said. About 15 years ago, a similar effort was discussed, but never materialized, she noted. "I think times have changed and timing is everything. "We are really pleased" with the response from businesses and individuals from the outlying area who have already joined the new county chamber, Stadel-Manshum said. In addition, "I will now be out actively calling on businesses within the county and some board members from the mem­ bership committee will be also," she added. "Our board representation from the outly­ ing area will grow now. We feel that is important...We feel we need representation from those areas that want to be a part of this. The only way they are going to bene­ 1 fit is to be a pan of this," Stadel-Manshum said. The Chamber’s committee structure is growing "by leaps and bounds because of all the projects we have going. "We have some really good business ed­ ucation seminar classes scheduled for this fall that are just going to be wonderful," Stadel-Manshum said. "With the county chamber there's a lol of that kind of thing we can do now to benefit all the businesses in the county," she said. "I haven't had one negative comment about it." For membership information or for more information about serving on a Chamber committee, call 945-2454. Cal I a Fisher, 7, pours punch during the chamber celebration. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 8. 1999 - Page 5 Heat wave doesn’t spoil ‘Old Fashioned Fourth' by Joyce VVeinbrecht In spite of 90-degree beat, Charlton Park's annual Old Fashioned 4th of July and Veterans Chicken Barbecue was busy and packed with fun. The day was co-sponsored by Historic Charlton Park and the 4th of July Veterans Association. Beginning with a Salute to Veterans, the day included greetings from Sandy James, vice-chairwoman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners and a member of the Parks and Recreation Board. A Color Guard from the Disabled Ameri­ can Veterans, Battle Creek, presented the colors. Ross Nichols, representing the Vet­ erans of Foreign Wars, gave the opening prayer and led the assembled group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Harold Stannard of Woodland, a veteran, school teacher and educator, gave the salute to the veterans. He began with the Revolu­ tionary War and followed with the contri­ butions made by veterans up to the present time. Stannard reminded the group that without the sacrifices made by our nation's mili­ tary. the United Slates would be an entirely uifferent place and that we all owe our vet­ erans and servicemen a very large debt of gratitude. His salute was followed by the serving of the chicken barbecue picnic by the 4th of July Association. The chicken was pre­ pared by Sandy and Barbara Schondelmayer again this year. At 1 p.m., the Old Fashioned 4th of July games began, with County Sheriff Steve DeBoer as gamemaster. The Charlton Park staff spent considerable time preparing for the event, which included three-legged sack races. Needle in a Haystack, the water re­ lay, a baby crawl contest, pie eating con­ test. watermelon eating contest, the human wheelbarrow contest and other games. There were divisions for all ages participat­ ing and budges and ribbons for the winners. Sirens Miller emerged as the first place winner of the pie baking contest Pie win­ ners presented their pits for auction and Sirena's chocolate pudding cream pie brought in $31. Judy Thompson place first in the miscel­ laneous pie division with a carrot meringue pie. Amy Mdoch was the second place win­ ner in the cream pie contest with a lemon meringue pie, and Gena Swanson was third with a butterscotch entry. The buildings of Charlton Park's historic village were open and the gift shop in the museum did a lively business. There was lemonade in the Bristol Inn and anyone who wished could turn the crank on the old fashioned ice cream freezers and then sam­ ple the resulting product. At the park's recreation area, the beaches attracted a crowd who were seeking a way to keep cool by spending d»c day at Charl­ ton Park. Contest winners of the day included: • Three-legged race for 10 and under Christopher Rugg of Vermontville, first; Austin Tibor, Vermontville, first; Tylar Baylar. Martin, second; Dylan Berke, Woodland, second. Brianne Martens, Hick­ ory Corners, third; Emiiy Martens, Hick­ ory Comers, third. • Three-legged race for 11-15 - Lewis Madison and Mason Madison, both of Fremont. Nebraska, first; Timothy Martens, Hickory Comers, second; Brooke Martens, Hickory Comers, second; Drew Lustey, Hastings, third; Jamie Shoebridge, Hastings, third. • Three-legged race for 16 and over Norris Mikolajczyk, Battle Creek, first; Addie Birgham, Battle Creek, first; Sirena Miller, Bellevue, second; Jerry Miller, Bellevue, second; Jillayne Westhuis, Hol­ land, third; Rodney Westhuis, Holland, third. • Sack race (female) for 7 and under Nicole Brown of Kalamazoo, first; Melissa Martens of Hickory Corners and Olivia Brown of Kalamazoo, tied for second place. • Sack race (female) for 8-11 - Leanne Martens, Hickory Corners, first; Aliy Mul­ der of Holland, second; Elizabeth Stewart, Lansing, third. • Sack race (female) 12-15 - Brooke Martens, Hickory Comers, first; and Krys­ tal Miller, Hastings, second. • Sack race (female) 16 and over Tiffany Martens, Hickory Comers, first; Sirena Miller, Bellevue, second; and Lori Bohjahen. Kalamazoo, third. • Wheelbarrow race 10 and under Matti: :w Walcy, Kalamazoo, first; Dan Mikolajczyk. Battle Creek, first; Paul Forsberg, St. Paul, Minn., second; Brian Forsberg, St. Paul, Minn., second; Austin Tabor, Vermontville, third; Christopher Rugg, Vermontville, third. • Wheelbarrow race 11-15 - Alex Longstreet, Middleville, first; Amanda Fisk, Middleville, first; Quincy Westhuis, Holland, second; Ally Mulder, Holland, second; Rachel Mutschler, Saranac, third; Caleb Mutschler, Saranac, third; Nathaniel Swanson, Charlotte, third; Ben Batdorff, Vermontville, third. • Wheelbarrow race 16 and over - John Hendershot, Hastings, first; Norris Mikola­ jczyk, Battle Creek, first; Jared Leo, Hast­ ings. second; Joey Ordway, Delton, second; Rick Ramsey, Delton, third; Gary Ramsey. Delton, third. • Needle in the Haystack - Amanda Mikolajczyk, Battle Creek, first; Michael Kaczmarczyk, Hastings, second; Ashley Miller, Hastings, third. • Watermelon eating contest, seven and under - Joe Batdorff. Vermontville, first; Nick Miller, Bellevue, second; J.P. Hom, Hickory Comers, and Hanna Shumway, Hastings, tied for third. • Watermelon eating contest, 8-11 Emily Duits, Sunfield, first; Leann Martens, Hickory Comers, second; Emily Batdorff, Vermontville, third. • Watermelon eating contest, 12-15 - Mitchell Vandcrark, Wyoming, first; Jeremy Bax, Battle Creek, second; Rachel Crookston, Plainwell, third. • Watermelon eating contest, 16 and older - Esther Batdorff, Vermontville, first; Jerry Miller, Bellevue, and David Jansma, Vermontville, tied for second; David Pen­ ning, Kalamazoo, third. • Watermelon seed spitting contest, 10 and under - (male) Zach Blackbum, Delton, first; Joe Benedict, Vermontville, second; Robert Henning, Kalamazoo, third; (female) Brianne Martens, Hickory Cor­ ners, first; Leanne Martens, Hickory Cor­ ners, second; Stephanie Yarbrough, Hast­ ings, third. • Watermelon seed spitting contest, 11­ 15 - (female) Jessica Dunn, Detroit, first; Elizabeth Heinscn, Nashville, second; Ellen Batdorff. Vermontville, third, (male) Jeremy Shoebridge. Hastings, first; Chad Ramsey, Delton, second; Jeremy Bax, Bat­ tle Creek, third. • Watermelon seed spitting contest, 16 and older - (female) Shawna Seiloff, Clarksville, first; Brenda Vrooman, Hast­ ings, second; Debby Ramsey, Delton, third. Names were not available for the male winners in this age bracket. • Water relay race - First place: Gary and Darlene Newells; Joel, Andrea, Caleb and Rachel Mutschler of Saranac; Second Place: Tiffany and Broolee Marten, Justin, Myra and Harold Walls, Hickory Comers; Third Place Tic: Leah and Joey Ordway, Alyishcia, Jered and Mom Leo, Hastings; Jennifer Shoebridge of Hastings and Craun, Brandon, Laura Wesley. Kenny Spencer and Steve Arthur. • Baby crawl - Caroline Yapp of Kala­ mazoo. first; Ryan Smelker, Hastings, second; and Christian Atwell of Sunfield, third. • Hay Bale Toss. 12-15: (female) Sara Thompson, Hickory Comers, first; Jessica Dunn, Detroit, second; Tanisha Ramsey, Kalamazoo, third, (male) James Ramsey. Delton, first; Brian Ramsey, Delton, sec­ ond; Mitchell Vandcrark, Wyoming, third. • Hay bale toss, 16 and over - (male) Glen Ramsey, Kalamazoo, first; Gary Ramsey, Delton, second; Loni Miller. Bellevue, third, (female) Darcy Edwards, Sunfield, first; Theresa Mikolajczyk, Hast­ ings, first; Maria Batdorff, Vermontville, second; Cheryl Mead, Hastings, second. • Most freckles contest for children Hannah Beckels, Hastings, first; Jessica Carroll. Potterville, second; Ally Edwards, Sunfield, third; and Angela Coolidge, Bat­ tle Creek, third. • Pie eating contest - (6 and under) Nicole Miller, Bellevue, first; Sarah Jansma, Vermontville, second; Sam Batdorff. Vermontville, third; (7-10) Loni Miller, Bellevue, first; Nicole Smith, Charlotte, first; Chad Ricle. Bellevue; Robert Penning, Kalamazoo, third; (11-15) Jason Morley, Middleville, first; Derricle Nolan. Kalamazoo, second; Donnie Irving. Delton, third; (16 and older) Rick Ramsey, Delton, first; Jared Leo, Hastings, second; Ray Gibbs, Delton, third. A Color Guard from the Disabled American Veterans, Battle Creek, presented the colors. A 'human' wheelbarrow race was part of the Old Fashioned Fourth fun. Caroline Yapp (center) of Kalamazoo was the first place winner of the baby crawl. • Sack race (male) 7 and under - Stephen Bohjahen, Kalamazoo, first; Brian Fors­ berg, St. Paul, Minn., second; Dereck Morton, Freeport, third. • Sack race (male) 8-11 - Austin Tabor, Vermontville, first; Lewis Madison, Fre­ mont, Nebraska, and Jesse Yarbrough, Hastings, tied for second; Jeremy Redman, Hastings, third. • Sack race (male) 12-15 - Timothy Martens, Hickory Comers, first; Ben Bat­ dorff, Vermontville, second; Drew Lustey, Hastings, third. • Sack race (male) 16 and over - Norris Mikolajczyk, Battle Creek, first; John Hendershot, Hastings, second; Christopher Martens, Hickory Comers, third. Sirena Miller emerged as ttw first place winner of the cream pie baking contest. She is pictured with the two bidders who paid $31 for her chocolate pudding pie. Servers at the Veterans Barbecue included (from left) Doris and Tom Niethamer and Gary Newell. �Paga 8-Th, Haatnga Bannar - Thurwtay. July 8. 1999 The Viking Corporation, a manufacturer of valves, sprinklers and related com­ ponents in the fire protection industry, located in Hastings, Michigan is seeking personnel for the following positions: Customer Service Representative: This individual would be responsible for receiving, classifying and resolving cusiomer complaints as well as developing processes in improve the response so customer requirements. Candidate would provide customers with information on prod­ uct availability and status of orders. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, intcresled individuals may send a resume and cover letter to The Viking Corporation. Atm: Human Resources Manager. 210 North Industrial Park Road. Hastings. MI 49058. Cycle Count Analyst: This individual will verify accuracy of figures, calculatic I S. and post­ ings penaining to business transactions recorded by other workers by performing some of the fol­ lowing duties and analyses: • Corrects Enon or lists discrepancies for adjustments. • Complete inventory cycle counts, investigates and corrects errors. Provides input to managemenl for corrective actions that may require training, counseling or disciplinary action. • Will have shop floor exposure on a daily basis Interested individuals may send a resume and cover tetter to The Viking Corporation, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 210 North Industrial Park Road, Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M/F/D .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PULASANTVIKW FAMILY CH UHCH ST. ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH 2401 Lacay Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Oitmtcad (414) 751-3021 church phone Suaday Service: 9:30 ml; Sunday School 11:00 Sunday Evening Service 600 p_m.. Bibte Study ft Prayer Time Wsdneoday ntghtt 6:30 pun. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pjo ; Sunday Masses 800 a m. and IIOO S-tn.; Confession Saturday 400 - 4 30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cadar Cnk Rd.. • mi South, Pra­ 1714 North Broadway Randall Hanman, Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour, 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 600 pjn. evening Service, Wednesday 700 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children ter Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Nonce Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 1000 am. Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m. IT. ANDREW'S INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Buiidtng) 9 era. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Moreira Prayer 2nd A 4th rimdayi (921 prayer book usodati2eerviocs.!for«*oreinformation cal! 941-9327 or Rev Devid T KiMtwwk, vicar at 948-9604 St AndrewY it a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod 2750 Wall Lake Rd.. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m, 9:55 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a-m.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6*30 p m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available far all services Bring the whote family HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wad /Thun. 9 5thk serving evening meals to War­ riors, 6:00 pm; Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6­ 1201). Thursday 7:00 pm. Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided) COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs. Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times: 9 00 Am. Traditional; 10:15 a.m. Sun­ day School; 11:15 Am. Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery provided. Ju­ nior church. Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noo- Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 591 N Michigan Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m. Worship 11 am. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman, Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bibte Survey on videos in the home. Free Bibte Correspon­ dence Course. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Slate Rd. and Boltwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail, Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sun­ day - 9:45 am. Sunday School; 10:45 Am. Morning Worship; 5:30 pm. Kid’s quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day, 6:30 pm. KidYAhve for ages 2 through Fifth grade. Teem Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bibte study Bibte Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hartngs, Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday, 9:00 am.; Rev. Kan Vaught. 11:00 am; Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a.m for all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 800 pm.. BIBLE STUDY Sradey, 5.00 p nr, ComnasityMAaotWMo each month 8*00 am.; freewill of­ fering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ Y Love, and tite fellowship cf people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hostings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. 1 mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver, Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services. 9:45 am. - Bible damn - for all ages; 10:40 am. - Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bibte Study - Sharing Your Faith. 5 30 p.m Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message”, 945-9224; 6:30 pm - Bible Study for aU. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am: Worship 11 im, PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOUC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Saturday Evening 6.30 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Heatings Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch - Music, Pas­ tor John Drahis - Ybuth Sunday School 9:30 e.m. for children and adults. Morning Worship Service. 11.00 am.. Evening Service 600 p.m. Wednesday - Family Night 6:00 p.m.. Awana, Jr. A Sr. High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer Thursday AM. - WoraraY Bible Study. Thursday P.M - Faithful Men and Faithful Women Bible Study Call Church Office for more information 948-8004 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe, Pastor Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ rector of Musk, Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner fret building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 al 10.30 a.m SUNDAY - We have begun our summer schedule 9:30 Am. - Worship Services - Child care available for infants and tod­ dlers through age 4, and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade 10:30 Am. - Coffee. Radio broadcast Lank for our Vacation Bibte School schedule coming HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Cnmmutuon 315 W Center St (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center). Church Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014. Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m. and 10 Am. Christian Education 10 ml; Nursery Available at 10 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. July 11 8.00 A IfrOO Am. Worship (no Sunday School) Thursday, July 8 6:30 p.m.. Softball. Saturday. July 10 - 8:00 NA. Monday. July 12 7:00 pm. Brothers of Grace. Tues­ day. July 13- 7:30 - Over Anon. Wednesday My 14 - 3:00-9:30 p.m. Pictorial Dir. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOUC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 am? 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Ques­ tions call 948-9437 502 E. Grand Su, Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 a 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am . Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more derails. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller, Pastor. Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor. Sally C. Keller, Director, Noah's Ark PreSchool. Thursday, July 8 - 6:30 p.m. Softball Game. First Presby­ terian vs. Thomapple Valley at Ch­ eney Field. Sunday, July 11 - 9:00 Am. Traditional Worship Service; 9: 20 a.m Children's Worship, 10: 00 am Cofl,r Hour - In the Dining Room, 10 30 a.m Contem­ porary Worship Service with Com­ munion; 11 50 a.m. Children’s Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 Nursery is provided during both Services GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Moron* Celebration 10 i.m. Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children^ min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pasto. Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 am.; Church Service 10:30 am.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m Youth meet­ ings, Junior-Senior High This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFaB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F D I C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hasuags BOSLEY PHARMACY _ -Prrjcnjxionj- - 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Donald R. Allen Arthur D. Smith Edna M. Gallagher BELLEVUE - Mr. Donald R. Allen, age 76, of Bellevue, passed away Saturday. July 3, 1999 at Battle Creek Health System. Mr. Allen was bom October 8, 1922 in Jackson, the son of Earl & Mabel (Rascr) Allen. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and married Virginia Lapham on October 12, 1944 in Battle Creek. Mr. Allen was an electrician for United Steel & Wire in Battle Creek for 47 years. In his younger days he was a top amateur boxer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, traveling & farming. He was preceded in death by his brother, Earl Allen and sister, Betty Whitman. Mr. Allen is survived by his wife, Virginia; children, Gloria Burgess of Delton, Sharon (Don) Flory of Delton, James (Marsha) Allen of Wayne, Diane (David) Allerding of Delton, Michael (Sheila) Allen of Bellevue; 16 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy (Richard) Heritage of Battle Creek. Funeral Services for Mr. Allen were held Tuesday, July 6, 1999 at the Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Chaplain Richard Gcnther officiated. Burial was in Wilcox Cemetery. Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Arthur D. Smith, age 78, of Middleville, passed away Friday. July 2, 1999 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Smith was bom on January 17, 1921 in Middleville, the son of Howard M. and Ilah F. (Rice) Smith. He was raised on the farm on Moe Road. Middleville and attended Moe School and Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1939. He was married to Leona J. Longstreet on June 16, 1944 at Middleville United Methodist Church by Reverend M. McKean. They have lived in the Middleville area all their married life. Mr. Smith farmed all his life and was employed at Finkbeiner Implement. Art Smith served as the Thomapple Township Supervisor and Treasurer for many years. He was a life member of Middleville Lodge F.& A.M. #231 Bany County Farm Bureau and attended the Middleville United Methodist Church. He was a caring, loving, husband, father, brother and uncle, doing kind deeds for his family and friends and he enjoyed the friends of many. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his daughter, Paula Fay Smith in 1967 at age 12, and his parents, Howard M. and Ilah F. Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 55 years, Leona J. Smith; four sisters, Eleanor (Chester) Geukes, Lucille Gray, Ruth Kollar, and Margaret (Ray) Finkbeiner, one brother. Bob (Shirley) Smith all of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Smith were held Tuesday, July 6. 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Barry Community Hospice. HASTINGS Mrs. Edna M. Gallagher, age 76, of Hastings, passed away Sunday. July 4, 1999 at Tendercarc of Hastings. Mrs. Gallagher was bom on July 19, 1922 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Frank & Anges (Kinney) Brown. She was raised in the Scranton area and attended schools there. She moved to Hastings in the late 1940's, to Wall Lake, Delton in 1958 where they lived for several yeais before reluming to Hastings. She was married to Francis A. Gallagher. Mrs. Gallagher was a homemaker. She was a wonderful, caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She has touched the lives of many as she made friends easily. She will live on forever in the hearts of those she has touched. Mrs. Gallagher was preceded in death by her parents; brother. Frank 'Bud" Brown and sister, Ann Payiva. Mrs. Gallagher is survived by her husband, Frank; daughter, Marti Gallagher of Hastings; son, John (Kathy) Gallagher of Newberry ; seven grandchildren, David Gallagher, Michael Gallagher, Katrina Gallagher, Karin Gallagher, Jennifer (John) Curtis, Stephanie Martinez, and Kristen Gallagher, six great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Gallagher were held Wednesday. July 7, 1999 at Hastings Free Methodist Church. Reverend's Daniel Graybill and Donald Brail officiated. Burial was in Rutland Township Cemetery, Bany County. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Ida V. Strodtbeck NASHVILLE Mrs Ida V. Strodtbeck, age 84, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, July 1, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. „ Mrs. Strodtbeck was bom on March 4, 1915 in Assyria Township. Barry County, the daughter of Henry & Abbie (Day) Pitt. She was raised in the Lacey area of Barry County and attended the Eagle School. Mrs. Strodtbeck married Arthur J. Strodtbeck on September 29, 1934 and he preceded her in death on January 29,1995. Mrs. Strodtbeck .icas a homemaker, living all her. wmed fife in the Nashville/Hastings areas. She enjoyed doing needlework. Mrs. Strodtbeck wav also preceded in death by her parents; brothers. Ortha, Floyd & Oral Pitt; sisters, Martha Traphagen, Athel Oastcr. Mildred Kellum & Thela Walters. Mrs. Strodtbeck is survived by her daughter, Gladys (Robert) Gillett of Hastings; son, Gordon (Betty) Strodtbeck of Nashville; five grandchildren, Gail (Kohn) Salaz, Robert Gillett. II, Judy (Liny) Wanks, Gaylord (Kathy) Strodtbeck, and Gerald Strodtbeck; six great grandchildren, Jason Gillett. Patricia Headley, Pam (Eric) Knapp, Rebecca Wanks, Charles Strodtbeck, and Mikayla Strodtbeck; one great great grandchild, Christopher Frame. Respecting her wishes, private family services will be conducted with the Reverend Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Memorial. Park, Woodland Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Fire or Ambulance Departments. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Wanda L. Conger HASTINGS - Mrs. Wanda L. Conger, age 76 of Hastings, and formerly of Freeport, passed away Wednesday July 7, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Josephine A. Vandenvater GRAND RAPIDS - Josephine A. Vanderwater, age 77, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, July 4, 1999. She was preceded in death by her son, Bruce Vanderwater, sister. Margaret Hale; and a brother, Edward Sunday. She is survived by her daughter and son­ in-law, Joan and Harold Culhane of Caledonia; her grandchildren, Brian and Marcia Culhane, Brett and Julie Vanderwater, Lori and Scott Patrick, Dinah and Cliff Vaden. Amy Tolley; twelve great grandchildren: sister, Dolores Hall; several nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, Judy Hayward. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 1999 at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 2045 68th. Street, SE. with Dr. Bradley P. Kalajainen officiating. Interment will be in Winchester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association or Cornerstone United Methodist Church. ArrangemenLs were made by Stroo Funeral Home. Grand Rapids | 1 ~ Shirleylterbstreit^~ William “Bill’A. Wallace | LAKE ODESSA ■ Shirley Herbstrcith, age 56, of Lak? Odessa, passed away Wednesday. June 30, 1999, after a short battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Leona Collins; brothers. Bud and Jack Stair, and sister, Betty Shephard. Shirley is survived by her wonderful husband of 38 years. Bob; her children, Rob (Heather) Herbstrcith of Niles, and Lisa (Tom) Blocher of Freeport; grandchildren, Erin, Jason, Ben and Brenna Herbstrcith and Kris and Blake Blocher, sister, Bev (Arnold) Daniels of Woodland; many sisters and brothers-in-law; and nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Herbstrcith were held Saturday, July 3, 1999 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Reverend George Spcas officiated. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society, Michigan Chapter. Edith I. McClurkin HASTINGS Mrs. Edith I. McClurkin. age 78, of Hastings, passed away Friday, July 2, 1999 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. McClurkin was bom on April 2, 1921 in Hastings, the daughter of Claire & Stella (Britten) Sawdy. She wss raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. Edith married Joseph T. McClurkin on August 30, 1942 and he preceded her in death on December 10, 1990. Mrs. McClurkin had lived all her married life in Hastings. She was employed at Hastings Wash King Laundry from 1977 to 1981. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. McClurkin is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Allen of Hastings; two sons, Jerry (Bev) McClurkin of Hastings, and Larry McClurkin of Hastings; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren. Graveside Services for Mrs. McClurkin were held Wednesday. July 7, 1999 at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Reverend Carl Q. Litchfield officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor Memory Walk Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. NASHVILLE - Mr. William W A. Wallace, age 84, of Nashville, passed away Friday. July 2.1999 at his residence. He was bom July 15, 1914 in Hastings Township, the son of Earl and Blanche (Rogers) Wallace. Mr. Wallace attended eoontry-achoola and Battle Creek Schools and Nashville High School. He married Marguerite Snow on October 25.1941 in Nashville. In his younger days he worked for the C.C.C. in the Uppm Peninsula and at a Limestone Quarry. Bill was in the National Guard for a short time, and worked at the Hastings Piston Ring Company, the Standard Stamping Company in Nashville and retired from the Lake Odessa Machine Products. Bill enjoyed fanning, fishing, and □laying the guitar for dances. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Zennie and a sister, Mary. Mr. Wallace is survived by his wife. Marguerite; sons, Rodney (Karen) Wallace of Hastings, Frederick (Cheryl) Wallace of Lake Odessa; daughter, Shirley (David) Rozelle of Lansing; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren. Graveside Services for Mr. Wallace were held Tuesday. July 6, 1999 at the Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. Chaplain Richard Gcnther officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. William E. Nelson, Jr. PAYNE LAKE, MIDDLEVILLEMr. William E. Nelson, Jr., age 76, of Payne Lake, Middleville, passed away Friday, July 2, 1999 at his residence. Mr. Nelson was bom June 24, 1923 in Battle Creek, the son of William E. Sr. and Leona (Evans) Nelson. He attended school in Battle Creek. Mr. Nelson served in the United States Army during World War II, he married Mary G. Holt on June 27. 1946. He was employed by Local Union 47 Heat and Frost for 35 years, retiring in 1980. Mr. Nelson was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golf. He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Heldcr in 1996. Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife, Mary G. Nelson of Payne Lake, Middleville; one son. Mike (Hdaine) Nelson of Holland; one daughter. Patricia Dawson of Wacousta; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three brothers, Donald (Rosa) Nelson of Middleville, Richard (Evelynd) Nelson of Bronson. John (Margaret) Nelson of Venus, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Nelson were held on Wednesday. July 7, 1999 at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Fort Custer National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Memorials can be made to Barry County Hospice. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 8. 1999 - Pago 7 Burdicks to celebrate 52nd anniversary Richard and Beverly Burdick of Hickory Comen, Michigan will celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary on June 30. 1999. Their children, grandchildren and great­ grandchildren wish to thank them for their positive role model of love and commit­ ment The inspiration they provide will al­ ways be cherished. Robert and Jackie Ramsey; Burt and Connie Young. Ben Young. Richard and Colleen. Ricky and Devan Young; James and Mary Voiland. Jim, Danny. Alyssa Voiland; Tom and Andrea Finkel. Randall Warren McKee, Jr., Nashville and Stacie Jean Carroll, Nashville. Dean Kenneth Blom, Caledonia and Cindy Lee VanNamen, Caledonia. Richard Espinoza, Caledonia and Suzanne Allison Racle, Caledonia. Curt Michael Garrett, Cloverdale and Kimberly Jean Holwerda, Cloverdale. Donald Winchell Ruder, Hastings and Joan Audrey Shanafeh, Nashville. Robert Jarrod Warner, Hastings and Kelley Sue. Cpyler, Hastings. Denis Dean Chase, Woodland and Melissa Marie Hull, Woodland. Allen Arthur Hapeman Jr., Nashville and Gail Lynn Phillips, Nashville. Kenneth Duane Kenyon, Delton and Pauline Michelle Holland, Allegan. Mark Allen DeBolt, Wayland and Julie Dawn Noffke, Wayland. Edward Steven Huss, -Hastings and Pamela Jean Lehman, Hastings. Rocky Clare Rabishaw, Hastings and Melva Josephine Olmsted, Hastings. Lynden Duane Stamm, Hastings and Cheryll Lee Simmons, Hastings. Rory Millard Callendar, Brighter, and Jennifer Sue Warren, Hastings. Thomas Lorenzo Hoffman, Nashville and Christine Kay Wolfe, Nashville. Michael John Schaendorf, Byron Center and Kimberly Sue Cook, Middleville. Stowells observed 50th anniversary Congratulations for 50 years together, Betty (Fuller) and Bob Stowell. They were married in Angola, Indiana July 3, 1949. The atiend;..its were Jane (Mullen) Sin­ clair and Jack Echtinaw, both of Hastings. Anyone caring to send a card of congrat­ ulations car. send them to: Robert and Betty Stowell, 7085 Eastern Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids. Ml 49548. Irene Brownell 88th birthday A surpriaa birthday party by family mem­ bers was held in honor of Irene Brownell celebrating her 88th birthday on June 23, 1999 at the home of her daugher, Mary Cotant. Also celebrating a same day birthday was Irene's daughter, Margaretta Wellman. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carl Frandsen and Amy Frandsen, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Commonpoint Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated October 1,1997. and recorded on October 14. 1997 Document No 1002748. Barry County Records. Michigan. and was as­ signed by said mortgagee to the ContiMortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated October 1.1997. which was recorded on June 11. 19W. Document No 1013376. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTYTWO AND 70/100 dollars ($77,442.70). including interest at 12.810% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml al 1D0 p.m.. on July 29. 1999 Said premises are situated'm TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and ar* described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. described as Com­ mencing 5T9.7 feet South and 453 7 teet East of the Northwest comer of said Section 21; thence East 528 9 teet; .'tone* South 397 5 teet to the center of highway; thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes West 350.9 test; thence South 70 de­ grees 19 minutes West 1891 teet to the center of the highway; thence North 468 3 feet more or less to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated: June 17. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte#990506137 Tigers (7/15) Does anyone recognize these "school days’ pictures? They were left for copying at Advanced Commercial Printers with no names on them. The dates 1925-1926 is all the information we have. Call Joyce Weinbrecht, 945­ 5471 if you recognize them. OPEN HOUSE We are celebrating a milestone with __ Notice of Mortgage Forecioeure Sei* THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Who remembers “School Days?” Clara 'Selle .jlpsey 505 E. Grand Street She’s turning 85. H-19. TURN OF THE CENTURY HOME • On July 11th. family and friends are asked to celebrate with her. Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m. < j । Place: 1958 Cobum Road Hope to see you all there! exquisite detailing on the original woodwork • 9' ceilings • impressive foyer • open, winding stair­ case • antique lighting fixture • extra large closets, four bdrms./2 full baths. Main floor laundry • 32x40 garage • comer lot......................................... ................................................ $92,900. Call George. Tfu Hain tfmt loves is always young~Gruk Proveri Westdale Wftzd & Assoc., Inc. 948-3770 The Revue —AUCTIONEERS— \y/t ? KENDALL TOBIAS....................... HMkig*MS-501* k\ ||i FRED and CHARLENE LEWIS . SM-AM4 ★ MOVING I* ESTATE AUCTION ★ SATURDAY, JULY 10 AT 10 A.M. SHARP Location: From Hastings, take M-37 south 1 mle to M-79. east 3 miles to S Chartton Pk Rd., south IM mite Antiques & Collectibles: Jewelry; Nontako set. vases, rocker. oak mir­ ror: orf lamp, Delft waH dock mantel dock, kitchen utensils, toy trucks, fishing lures, nee oak chair, arcade cast iron blue truck, silverware apple press, scales, cast iron, tapestry on s*. oriental bird print, many nee tones, candte holders, copper kettle: & much more. Tractor: international 300 tractor with narrow front Wise. Items: Saddtes. bri­ des. driving tack. English riding equipment livestock tanks, canoe, metal work bench, bolt cabmets lathe - needs repair. Ig flywheels, file cabinets, metal roofing. 2x4 s & 2x6 s & other lumber, barbwire, chan saw. ig socket set. aprox 2 wagon loads of hand & garden tools Household: Butcher block, sporting goods, fishing items, golf bags weight machine sweepers, VCR. 2 color TVs. 30' etedne stove, sm freezer antique rockers, copper kettle, tohes. linens, blankets & more1 ______________ Dick I Judy FeUpMCh, Demen______________ Kendall Tobias, Auctioneer 945-5016 The Vermontville Community Theatre presents the musical... “you’re a Cccd Man Charlie Crown” Ea»e*i cn the ccmlc strip -Peanuts- by Charles At. Schultz. Dock, music and lyrics by Clark Cesner. “Show is played by all adults and great for the whole family" July J, 10, 10, 17 at /:<< P.m. July 11, 18 at 2:00 P.m. Ticket Prices* Adults *8 / tenter Citizens *7 l Child (12 * under) •» at the... Vermontville Opera Peuse Advance tickets call 616-JCJ-44-W. Tickets may be available at the doer. Auditions for “The Nerd” July 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Opera House For information eaU: 517-543-5915 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 8. 1999 iXf 1AL NOTICES Short For*do*ur* Nolle* ■ (Al Count**) MORTGAGE SALE - O*ta* has town made m the cootMone ol a mortgage made by Chartes D Blackbum. a married peraon to Plymouth Capitol Company. Inc Mortgagee, dated March 27. 1996, and recorded on March 2t. 1996. in liber 655. on page 625 Barry County Records. Mchigan. and aaaigned by said Mortgagee to Residential Funding Corporation by an aaaipnmeni dated May 15. 1996. and recorded on De­ cember 29. 1996. in Document *1022919, Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDREDS FORTY EIGHT AND 37/100 - DoF lars ($102,648 87). including interest at 14 00% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said moggage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wSI be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at pubke vendue. •' the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Michigan, al 100 o'clock p m . on July 22. 1999 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ PART OF THE NORTHEAST IM OF SEC­ TION 2. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 2; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST. 1875 44 FEET ALONG THE NORTH ANO SOUTH 1/4 LINE TO THE CENTERLINE OF SHRINER ROAD, THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 28 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 340 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 88 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST. 280 00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTER­ LINE. THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 23 MIN­ UTES 48 SECONDS EAST 334 99 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST. 432 83 FEET. THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 32 SEC­ ONDS EAST, 334.92 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In according with 1948CL 600 3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 10.1999 nendend* Funding Corporation. Mortgagee PETZ & ASSOCIATES. PC. 20902 Mack Grosse Ponta Woods. Ml 48236 41383-1 (718) Mortgage Sale THIS LAW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred m the conditions ol a Mortgage made by Laurence Associates of 8228 GuU Road, Richland. Michigan 49083. (the ‘mort­ gagor") to Glenwood Financial I incorporated, whose address is 628 W Milham Road. Suite B. Portgage. Michigan 49024 The Mortgage is dated April 14. 1998. and was recorded May 26. 1998, In Document No 1012415. h the Office of the Register of Deeds. Barry G-cjnty, Michigan (the "Mortgage") Bank West, a Michigan savings bank, whose address is 2185 Three Mile Rd . NW. P.O Box 141220. Grand Rapris, Michigan 49514*1220. is the holder and assignee from Glenwood Financial I Incorporated, of the Mort­ gage by virtue of a Corporation Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage dated Apnl 14. 1998 and recorded January 18. 1999. in Document No 1023873, m tie Office of the Register of Deeds. Barry County. Michigan (the "Mortgagee") The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows Beginning on the North and South 1/4 line. South 957 78 feet from the North 1/4 post of Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, said Place of Beginning also being South 297 08 feet from the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 33; thence South 264.02 feet along said North and South 1 Mine; thence N^rtti 89 degrees. 43 minutes. 52 sec­ onds West. 198 00 feet parallel with the East and West 1M line of said Section 33; thence North 21M.02 feet parallel with said North and South 1M ine; thence South 89 degrees. 43 minutes. 52 seconds East. 198 00 feet, parallel with said East and West 1/4 line to the Place of Beginning Reserving the Easterly 33 feet tor pubic road right of way. By reason of the default. Bank West elects to deciare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage debt due and payable immediately As of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Three and 57/100 Doiars ($122.543 57) is due on the Mortgage tor principal, interest and fees This sum consists of principal of One Hun­ dred Nineteen Thousand Thirty-One and 97/100 Dollars ($119,031 97) p(us accrued interest, fees and costs No suit or proceeding al law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mort­ gage or any part of it. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and tor the purpose of paying the default amount, with in­ terest. as provided in the Mortgage and aM legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the at­ torney fees slowed by law and all taxes and in­ surance premiums paid by the undersigned be­ fore sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the Mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder. The sale will be held at the East entrance of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State. Hastings. Michigan, that being the building where the Circuit Court of Barry County is held, on July 29. 1999 at 1W p.m. Notice is further given that the length of re­ demption period wB be six months from the date of sate, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCL 600 3241a. MSA 27A 3241a. m wfwh case the redemption period shal be thirty (30) days from the day of such sate Dated: June 28. 1999 Mortgagee % Bank West P.O. Box 141220 2185 Three Mite Rd . NW Grand Rapids. Michigan 49514-1220 SIEBERS MOHNEY. PLC Attorneys tor Mortgagee By Jason S Schnefker (P57308) 125 Ottawa, N W . Suite 340 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 '816) 451-2121 (7/22) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF SOUTH BENTON STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Count® will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall. Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan on Monday, July 12. 1999 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of a portion of South Benton Street right-of-way South of West Clinton Street and adjace. .t to the Hastings High School property as shown on the map below. Ann landers i Cat in a casket Dear Ann lenders: This letter will nt doubt create an uproar among pct lovers who read your column, but I hope they will think this through before giving an opinion. My i*^«hand and 1 have a Himalayan cat •hat is now I year old. We are seniors, 68 and 72. While making out our wills, we be­ gan to wonder wh&i will happen to our pre­ cious cat when we die. We live in an apart­ ment, and “Snowball" has been an indoor cat since we got him. Also, we do not have many visitors, and Snowball is not “people friendly.” 1 have read that approximately 1.6 mil­ lion animals are euthanized each year. Ly­ ing in bed last night, I began to envision what it would be like for Snowball to live with strangers when my husband and I are gone. When I came to realize how traumatic it would be for him, 1 became so upset, I couldn't sleep We came up with the plan that whoever dies last would mrJce arrangements to have Snowball cuthauzcd, wrapped in a white shroud and put in the ~asket at our feet. We believe this would be much kinder than leaving him to a world he knows nothing about. I would be interested in knowing what your readers think of this, Ann. - R.M. in Calgary, Alberta. Dear Calgary: I don’t want to hurt your feelings, but I think Snowball would get along just fine if you and your husband should predecease him. Cats arc not famous for their loyalty. If, however, you insist on euthanizing Snowball and placing him in the casket with you or your husband (whoever goes last), you may need approval from the board of health. You should also talk to the funeral home and cemetery about their require­ ments. It seems to me a better idea would be be­ queath Snowball to a friend or family mem­ ber, along with a sizable check so you can be sure that he will be looked after properly. While Snowball may have some initial dif­ ficulty adjusting to his new surroundings, I suspect he will do quite well after a while. Beware of Y2K scam Dear Ann Landers: Please warn your readers about a scam I just heard about. El­ derly folks are particularly vulnerable. Here’s the way it works. The con artist calls and says he (or she) represents the per­ son’s bank. He informs the person Oat the bank is having difficulty meeting require­ ments to be computer ready for Y2K. The con artist says. “The bank needs you to transfer your money to a bond account structured to protect your money until the bank can be fully Y2K compliant.” Then, he asks the person to confirm his or her ac­ count numbers and give verbal authoriza­ tion to transfer the funds. This is a huge scam. Banks are almost all Y2K compliant and would never ask a client to confirm a bank account number over the telephone. If you give out this in­ formation, these con artists could get their hands on your money, and you will never see it again. Please, Ann, tell your readers never to give out this kind of information, no matter who asks, and to report such calls to the phone company or the state attorney gen­ eral^ office. Thank you for getting the word out. - S.P. in Missouri. Dear Missouri: Some scam artists are so smooth and sound so convincing that the average person would suspect nothing. Your admonition never tu give an account num­ ber or approval for transferring funds over the phone should be carefully heeded. Thank you for the heads-up. Dear Readers: Remember the poem from the person who said he was behind the times and didn't have a fax or e-mail? His real concern, however, was that he would no longer be able to find typewriter ribbons. Well, my ever-faithful readers have sent me names and addresses of dozens of stores all over the United States and Canada that have plenty of typewriter ribbons, I have been assured that they will be in stock for many years to come. So, folks, if you want typewriter ribbons, just look in your telephone directory under “Office Supplies,” and start making some calls. 1 am reasonably certain that while typewriters may become obsolete, they will not become extinct, which is a great relief. I don’t know what I would do without my wonderful IBM Selectric. Typewriters have served me faithfully ever since I started to write this column, which was 44 years ago last October, and 1 have no plans to “mod­ ernize” my work habits. I adhere to that old saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Wife creates problems Dear Ann Landen: 1 am a reasonably sensible male who has been married for over 20 years. We have two wonderful chil­ dren. The problem is my wife. “Portia” and I have been separated a number of times, most recently six months ago. At that time, she became very hitter and turned the children against me. While we were separated, 1 met a woman who re­ stored my self-esteem and made me feel fantastic in every way. She was vibrant, beautiful and truly understanding. How­ ever, due to Portials insistence, 1 moved back home and am more miserable than ever. My in-laws arc now very chilly, some of our best friends have turned cold, and the marriage still leaves a great deal to be de­ sired. 1 am no longer with my wife, but I’m afraid my children will hate me if I ask for a divorce. What should I do, Ann? - Be­ twixt and Between in Ohio. Dear B and B: As long as the other woman is in your life, the chances for mak­ ing a go of it with Portia are pretty slim. Try counseling, and make an effort to heal the breach. Meanwhile, now is a good time to improve your relationship with your chil­ dren. When parents don’t get along, kids feel insecure and can use a little extra TLC. Forget to save some ofyour favorite Ann Landers columns? "Nuggets and Doozies “ is the answer. Send a selfaddressed, long, business-size envelope and and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Second house for hubbie? . fiw ■ • • Dear Ann Landers: My husband is the light of my life, and 1 am proud to be his wife. Our marriage is rock solid, and we are the best-matched couple I know. “Ron” is a well-respected physician in a hospital across town. Here is the problem. This dear man recently told me he is tired of the long commute to the hospital and wants to pur­ chase a second house closer to work. He will live there during the week and come home on the weekends. 1 am not very happy about such an arrangement, although I have no reason to be suspicious. I am certain the commute has been a terrible hardship all these years, and I don’t blame Ron for wanting to sleep more and drive less. 1 am not, however, sure if I should go along with his idea of buying a second dwelling and have decided to do whatever you say, Ann. Please tell me what to do about this. - Confused in California. Dear California: Since you have given me the responsibility of making this mo­ mentous decision, I will need more infor­ mation. Exactly how much driving arc you talking about? How many years does Ron have before he retires? Do you work? Would you be willing to move to a home closer to your husband’s hospital? Could your husband hire a driver so he could relax during the commute? When you fill in the missing blanks, 1 will do my best to give you an answer. Gem of the Day: The first sign of matu­ rity is the discovery that the volume knob also turns to the left. Should the vacation be approved by the City Council, the City will reserve ease­ ment rights to construct and maintain any and all public utilities. Written comments may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. or call (616) 945-2468, or call TDD call relay service 1-800­ 649-3777. Node* of Mortgage Foradoaura Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE FORCLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been matte in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stephen D Peabody, a single man and Stephen G Peabody and Phyllis Peabody, husband and wife (ongmai mortgagors) to Mortgage America (IMC), Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 10. 1998, and recorded on October 13. 1998 in Document No. 1019363. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to The First Na­ tional Bank of Chicago, as Trustee, Assignee by an assignment dated September 10. 1998, which was recorded on June 14.1999. in Document No. 1031108, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Eight and 68/100 doiars ($20.508 68). including inter­ est at 11.900% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1CO p.m. on August 12.1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 7. 8 and 9 of Stock A of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59, being a part of the Southwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 19. Town 3 North. Range 7 West Castleton Township. Barry County Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 60 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: July 1. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte # 990405092 (7/29) Panthers MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Chartes C. Wikins. a mamed man. and Margaret Jean Wilkins, hrs wife. Mortgagors, to GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVING CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 18. 1996. and recorded on May 26. 1998, in Docu­ ment No. 1012465, Larry County Records. Michi­ gan. on which said mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Sixty-Five and 08/100 ($62.065 08) Dollars, indudtog interest at 14.45% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan on Thursday. July 22. 1999. at 1 GO p.m. Said premises are situated in the Town­ ship of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Northeast comer of the Soufr. 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan, described as fol­ lows: Beginning at the Northeast comer of the above described land; thence West 220 teet; thence South 198 teet; thence East 220 teet; thence North 196 teet to the place of beginning Parcel ID #08-006-035-013-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: June 1. 1999 Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation Mortgagee Keith A. Sotiroff. ESQ SOTIROFF & ABRAMCZYK. PC 30400 Telegraph Road. Ste 444 Bingham Farms Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 (7/B) Everil G. Manshum City Clerk LAKEFRONT COTTAGE BOATS FURNITURE 11:01 AM SATURDAY, JULY 10th 58 Sundago Park, Thomapple Lake (Between Hastings & Nashville • Take M-79 65 mi. W. of Nashville or 3 mi E. of M-37 to Charlton Park Rd. then N. J mi. to River Rd. then E. to lake, turn right on Sundago to site) AUSTM POWEH 2 (PO-U) FW/MTU 11 JO O SOUTH PARK (K) 17:1S.lJA4:W.730.»:W FW/MT 11 JO TAMAN (4) DOTAL 1130. Ml 0 10.730. 030 GENERAL’S DAUGHTER (R) 11« 4 40. 030 INSTINCT (R) JJS7M Thomapple Lakefront Summer 2 Bedroom Cottage. Call for bidder's packet ALSO SOLD SAME DAY - 15 ft. Yarcraft Tri-Hull w/70 hp Johnson; 20 ft. Crest Pontoon w/motor; Paddle Boat; '81 - Suzuki 750; AN PIQUES 4c COL­ LECTIBLES - Antique Oak Bed; '30s Leather Rocker; Oak Table 4c Chairs; Trea­ dle Sewing Machine; FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD 4c USEFUL - Pine Bunk Beds; 2 - Sleeper Sofas (Nice); Game Table; Bar Stools; Kitchen Table 4c Chairs; Desk; Washer 4c Dryer; Bikes; Walker Exerciser; Linens; Dishes; Glassware; Small Appliances; Lawn Chairs; Grill; Inflatable Boat; Ride-On-Tube; Life Vests 4c Cushions; Lawn Mower; New Grass Carpet; More. ROBERT & SUZANNE ROBINSON, Owners HERITAGE AUCTION FIRM 517-349-3553 ♦ i 1-8OO-531-5379 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 8. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... K look at Hope Township’s roots By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Two ordinances, which were passed while the Great Lakes region was still under British control, influenced the settlement and government of Michigan, first as a ter­ ritory and then as a state. The Ordinance of 1785 provided for the division of western lands into townships six miles square to be divided into 36 sections of one square mile or 640 acres. Congress retained its nghts to four sections in each township and set aside one section for the maintenance of public schools. They estab­ lished the bfeic policy of surveying all the lands in the West, prior to settlement. This gave us the orderly east-west, north-south dividing lines between Michigan counties, the layout of our country roads laid out par­ allel the baseline and meridian line of the public land survey. The Ordinance of 1787 outlined the way the lands of the Northwest Territory were to be governed. The plan called for a governor, a secretary and three judges which were appointed by Congress. At first this applied to the planned three to five territories, giv­ ing the citizens of the territories their reli­ gious freedom, trial by jury, privileges of common law and prohibited slavery in the territories. In 1800, the Northwest Territory was divided into two territories. Michigan was a part of Indiana Territory in 1803 when Ohio became the first state carved out of the region. Michigan became a separate territo­ ry in 1805. The Upper Peninsula was not included at that time. Counties averaging about 600 square miles began to function as counties as soon as they had a population of one person per square mile. Once a county was established, townships were established when petitions were entered by local residents. Townships were six square miles after the area became populated enough to support a township government. Villages sprang up as seats of counties. On Jan. 26, 1837, Michigan became a state and the townships were set off in Bar­ ry County, which had been set off in 1835. jn .the order which they became populated and their petitions for township govern­ ments v>rrc honored. Hope Township and Barry Township were one township until 1850. This was the final division of Barry County into town­ ships. The first township meeting for Hope Township, (which was nearly named Cedar Creek Township), was held on April I, 1850 with 14 persons casting votes. It is described as Township 2 North, Range 9 West. Barry Township was described as Township 1 North, Range 9 West. Barry had been set off in 1837 and contained the southwest 1/4 of the County of Barry until 1841 when Spalding, now Prairieville was set off. Orangeville township was separated from Prairieville in »846. The records show that sometimes the same person held an office in the larger township or even at the county level and then would be elected to an office in the township where he lived after it had been recognized as a separate government. Officers for Hope Township elected at the first township meeting included: Super­ visor, Silas Bowker, Clerk, H.B. Day; Trea­ surer, George W. Baird; School Inspectors. Silas Bowker and Tunis Russell; Overseers of the Poor, George W. Baird and H.B. Day ; Highway Commissioners, J.E. Russell, Charles A. Graves and J.A.Q. Johnson; Jus­ tices of the Peace, J.C. Russell, C.A. Graves, J.Q.A. Johnson and Joseph Kings­ bury. Constables J.A.Q. Johnson and T.R. Rutsell. David Bowker acted as chairman at this first meeting and H.B. Day served as the clerk. Thomas V. Robinson and J.A.Q. John­ son were the inspectors. $80 was voted to cover township expenses and past debts. The name Hope Township is credited to William Campbell who had arrived with his family on section number 25 in 1847. Salmon C. Hall was serving the area as a member of the Legislature, offered the name Hope based on characteristics of Mr. Campbell, who frequently expressed the “hope that things would get better by and by" The area which became Hope Township was cohered with forests. There were many lakes, some very significant in size such as Wall Lake covering about 700 acres on the southwest comer of the township. There was Long Like. Guernsey Lake. Head Lake. Pine Lake. Mud Lake (later Cloverdale), Higgo..s Lake. Big Cedar. Shallow Lake, Shronts’ Lake (Twenty-One Lake). Gesler Lake. Horseshoe Lake. Little Cedar Lake, Sister Lakes plus some other small lakes with many streams feeding into the lakes. This made the area very rich in fish and other games and fur bearing animals. The area later became an attractive tourist area due to its abundance of fish. The climate of the area with the many bodies of water was thought to be a good place to plant and raise peaches. The need Hope Center School District No. 5, Hope Township 1892. LEGAL NOTICES Short ForecJosure Notice • Barry County PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Peach*•, being shipped out to market on the C.K.&S. Railroad. for better transportation such as a railroad was felt, not only for the possible peach crop, but for other crops as well. Elam Payne purchased a 160 acre farm on Section No. 27 and the Payne family planted peach orchards on this farm. The family was quite large and they all helped with the peach crop, which is an all year enterprise. Many neighbors helped with the harvest and when the Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Raihoad finally reached Hope Township they were able to ship their prod­ uct out to city markets. After the death of E.B. Payne his sons, Dan and Del, and his grandson, Leon, continued raising the peaches for a time. Other fruits did quite well in Hope Town­ ship. Nearly every farm had its own orchard, with apples, pears, and plums. Apples named Maiden Blush, Sally Waters, Spy, Baldwin, Sheep Nose, Greasy Pippin, Russet, along with others. The apples were packed in barrels for shipment to the cities. Apple cider and apple butter and dried apple* were products of this fruitful area. David Bowker arrived in rhe area in 1840, settling on section 21. For a period of two years Bowker and his family were the only residents of the area that would become Hope Townsfitp. By 1860, several log cabins had been built in the area and land was being cleared for farms. A log school was located on sec­ tion 21 and was called the Shronts Schools, as it was on the comer of the Shronts land. Later the school was moved across the road to the southwest comer of Section No. 27 and became known as Hope Center District No. 5. Howard Mosher felt that a post office would be a good thing for this area and made application for his store which was at the cross roads. On the application which was sent to Washington D.C. The mail for the area was coming in from Cedar Creek where C.P. Larabee was the postmaster. When the document was returned to Howard Mosher in care of C.P. Larabee there was a line drawn through the proposed name of Hope Center. The document had the word Cloverdale written on it. By now the Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad was being developed and it would pass through Cloverdale, missing Hope Center by about a mile. Howard Mosher solved the dilemma by packing up his Hope Center Store and opening a new one in Cloverdale with the post office in it. There is still a post office at Cloverdale (1999). John McDermott, who had the land across from the Mosher store took over operation of the grocery as well as the Hacksmith shop. The Hope Center School. District No. 5 operated until 1933-1934 when it was con­ solidated with Delton Kellogg School Sys­ tem. The assessment roster of land owners in 1850 included: Silas Bowker, Section No. 22,100 acres; George W. Baird, Section No. 36, 40 acres; David Bowker, Section No. 36, 39 acres; Alva Mott, Section No. 35, 160 acres; Isaac La Grange Jr., Section No. 36, 80 acres; William Campbell, section 25, 120 acres; Isaac La Grange Sr., sections no. 26, 35, 22, 36. 240 acres; John Q.A. John­ son, section 27, 120 acres; Harry B. Day, section no 25, 120 acres; John C. Russell, Section No. 25, 40 acres; Tunis R. Russell, Section No. 24, 40 acres; Simeon Kings­ bury, Section No. 24, 80 acres; Freeman F Kingsbury, Section No. 24, 80 acres; Joseph Kingsbury, Section No. 25, 80 acres; Ansel Kingsbury, Section No. 25, 80 acres; Lemon Chamberlain, section 25, 80 acres; Aolon Dowd, Section No. 23, 40 acres; Charles A. Graves, Section No. 14, 135 acres; Thomas Robinson, Section No. 14, 135 acres; THomas Peak, Section No. 14,135 acres; George Peak, Section No. 28. 160 acres. This indicates that much of the early set­ tlement of the area was in the southeastern part of the township. When William Campbell arrived in Bar­ ry County, from New York in 1847 with his family, his father James, his mother and 12 children, he settled the family on 120 acres Cloverdale Postoffice. on Section No. 25. There were many Indians in the area. The Reverends Bradley and Slater, who were missionaries on Gull Prairie, were teaching the Indian population about Christianity. Certain of the Indians who had been edu­ cated in the religion of the white man were interested in influencing and teaching their fellow Indians the ways of religion. They would hold prayer meetings frequently in their camps. One such campground was near Cedar Creek. They often invited their white neighbors to attend the prayer meet­ ings Thdr eamp ftrjfttm the Campbells home and William and his wife attended the prayer meetings and main­ tained good relationships with the Indians. William Campbell continued to live on this land until his death in 1857. His descendants still live in this area and this land. In 1860, the directory listed Hope Town­ ship farmers as Bunnell, G.W. Baird; S. Bowker, Wm. Crosby; W. Campbell; E.B. Campbell; R. Dinwiddie; C. Dickerson; W.P. Glover. J.E. Hall; J.R. Hall; N. Hall; J.H. Hunt; S. Hurd; R. Jackson; H.S. John­ son; J. Lamour, C.V Robinson; D.S. Tyler, S. S. Van Loonc. Coopers were H. Jenkins and J. L. Chapin; Lumberman were listed as D. McCallum; S.H. Tillotson; T. W. Linder­ man, miller, C. P. Larabee, blacksmith and W. Kidder, teacher. A directory for Hope Township printed in 1873 showed W.C. Babcock, Blacksmith. Buggies and Sleighs, ironed on short notice; Repairing of all kinds promptly done. Section No. 10; Amos Bartholmew, Proprietor of saw mill, buys logs and sells all kinds of lumber on section 10; Joel Scudder Watch and Clock Repairing done on short notice; Section No. 15; McCaffrey, proprietor of grist and sawmills Cedar Creek, does all kinds of custom work in his line. Buys wheat and sells flour, Cha;1cy Murphy, manufacturer of wagons, buggies and cutters. Repairing promptly and reason­ ably done; Ansel Kingsbury, proprietor of saw mill. Does all kind of custom work. Section No. 20. (To be continued) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Edith A Moore to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United Stales Department of Agriculture Mort­ gagee. dated May 4. 1993, and recorded on May 5.1993, in Liber 570. on page 991, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY TWO AND 54/100 DOLLARS ($85.852 54), including interest at 7.25% per an­ num. U.ider the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortcage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, al 1:0G o’clock p.m., on Thurs­ day. July 22. 1999 Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as LOT 6. MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 65 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 1. 1999 United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. Understates De­ partment of Agriculture. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 3-0300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 . Farmington Hflis. Michigan 48334 . Notice of Mortgage Foredoaure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy C. Nixon and Kimberly L Nixon, husband rd wife (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 27. 1998. and recorded on June 3, 1998 in Document No 1012S25, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sted mortgagee to The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Assignee by an asugnment dated July 10. 1998. which was recorded on May 24. 1999, in Document No 1029988. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there « claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ DRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 73/100 dollars ($153,898.73), including interest at 11.350% par annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rata may change 06/1 and 12/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 DO p.rn . on July 22. 1999. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 20 acres of the West 1/2 ot fta Waal 1/2 of the Northwest 1M of Section 22. Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 12 morrth(s) from the date of such sate. Dated June 10. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Panthers (7/B) Bookstore/Giftshop For Sale For More information, 616-792-6512 Serious Inquiries Only The Seal ol Faithful. Friendly I: Automobile Insurance OFFERS MONTHLY POLICIES For “Safe” Drivers. Convenient "Pay as you drive” continuous planl NO FINANCE CHARGES - NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY ■ ■ RED--. WHITE AND YOU Call us direct 4 save! Our monthly rates MONTH Celebrate Your indpendence CONVENANT ★ TRANSPORT ★ Health Ins. Available 1st Day On Truck Medical-Vision-Dental 4O1K-Credit Union Si,000 Siqn-On Bonus For Exp. 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July 10 at the Dcpot/Museum at I p.m. The speaker will be Beth Wills of Ionia who is the Society's Webmaster and connector to the Internet. She has already entered thousands of names into the logging system for research by oth­ ers who seek Ionia County information. The Alethians and Friends will host their 44th annual chicken barbecue on Fnday, July 9. Tickets are available at Walker Phar­ macy and the church office. Ady^ate.pnccs are cheaper than those at the door. Usually about 200 dinners arc sold to be eaten else­ where. The rest are eaten on the premises. The chicken is guaranteed to be topnotch since it is being prepared by High's Barbe­ cue Service. Summer Son Days will resume on July 11 at Central UMC after a week’s holiday recess. Central UMC had a service with a patriotic emphasis last Sunday with hymns of praise and loyalty to the nation. The flag outside appeared to be the only flag flying downtown on this important national holi­ day. However, buntings abound in town Residents on Sixth Avenue, south of the highway, beheld quite a spectacle last week when a bouse was moved. The HoughtonHamer-Hogan bouse at the west end of Lakeview Drive was in an isolated spot until the street was extended to accommo­ date the Pine View development. Now. someone wishes to build a larger house on this ^rime bit of real estate so the cottage, with additions, was removed. It was wider than the street so some of the streetside trees suffered some damage as it made its way up the hill. Once at the highway, the stop sign at M-50 had to be removed to allow the house to make the turn west. A major expansion is taking place at the Christian Reformed Church on lower Sixth Avenue It appears to be a chancel and nave project which will now have its focal point at the south with seating space extending crosswise the present sanctuary. The seating has faced east. The basement walls were in place for weeks before the upper carpentry began. Come rain, come shine, the Lake Odessa Fair parade takes place on the appointed date and time. Despite heavy rain at 10 a.m.. the parade went north to the fair­ grounds. Floats had youngsters as planned, but they were holding umbrellas. Children on bicycles were wearing ponchos or rain­ coats. The Tire trucks and ambulances made their appearance ,Bpd theur weens worked just as well in the rain as on ti dry day. By afternoon, the weather was pleasant for the reception at Fellowship Hall in hon­ or of Gen Hoppough. The fair board hosted the event to recognize this lady who had served the fair board for years as well as village offices. The table decorations had patriotic colors and flag motif on some items. Among the out of town people were her daughters Linda and husband of Big Rapids, daughter Janet of Wayland, brother­ in-law Floyd Hoppough of Saranac and Doug and Elizabeth Trembath of Evart. Doug reports that as director of public works, he it in daily contact with city man­ ager Steve Secor who has been on the job since May. Liz is no longer nursing at the Barbara Ketchum, Gloria Sutherland and Lon Suthertand-Webb (on the left) judge a basket entry at the fair. Marvin Kantner and Mike Hickey tend the meat while Lon Smith and Terry Geiger get a few minutes rest from their duties. Cadillac hospital and expects to start soon at a Traverse Civ hospital. Both daughters Jennifer and husband, and also son Jeff are in the Detroit suburbs where each has just bought a house. Hot, hot, hot! How better to describe the weather for Art in the Park. Despite the weatherman's predictions there was no rain during the day. Many vendors had set up their tents on Friday light so it was neces­ sary for drivers on Fourth Avenue to travel on the 700 block with so many trailers, motor homes and trucks lining the east side of the street. Other dealers’ vehicles were at Union Bank parking lot and on Second Avenue. Despite the weather, thousands of shoppers walked the paths and went hunt­ ing for their favorite dealer. The printed red programs had a keyed map of the grounds and listing of all the dealers and their prod­ ucts so one could find the purse lady or the lady who sells woven rugs or the clever sewing projects. The walks after the first half hour had people carrying lawn decora­ tions, bird houses, or house signs painted with the family name, as the customer watched. • The LOAHS booth was busy selling raf­ fle tickets for the Depot Day top prize: a weekend at a new resort at Traverse City and a ride on the dinner train. People stop­ ping by related that they had experienced both recently, and they were as gteu ts advertised. The society sold all the buntings on hand, mugs, memberships, postcards and more. They also handed out flyers for Depot Day which falls on July 31 this year. Some of the entertainment features at the pavilion will be at Depot Day also. Hundreds of bratwurst sandwiches were sold along with ice cold pop. It takes 40 workers to carry off this project with two or three hour shifts except for organizers Nan­ cy Hickey, Bill Sutton and their willing spouses who work the entire time, in a pre­ vious year, when the weather was very sim­ ilar. it was observed that the overall crowd was likely less and people ate less hot f xxi. So some of the brats were sold by the bag­ ful. All 1,500 sausages were grilled. That NOW HIRING! For Hastings Taco Bell/Gas Convenience Store now under construction. Applications and open interviews being accepted at the Elks Lodge 102 E. Woodlawn, Hastings (Across from Miller's Carpet Store) For the following dates and times: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Monday, July 12 • 9-6 Tuesday, July 13 ? 9-6 Wednesday, July 14 • 9-4 Competitive Pay Flexible Hours Paid Vacations Discounted Meals Advancement Opportunities Also Accepting Applications for Shift Managers Restaurant experience required. takes a lot of buns, catsup, mustard, sauer­ kraut and onions. Friends of the Library profit from this sale. The entire library staff worked. Carson Michael was boni to Paul and Heather Scobey on July 2. He weighed 9 lbs. 3 ozs. His grandparents are Mike and Kathy (Wait) Scobey of Vcdder Road. Jim and Vanessa Broe. His great grandparents are Helen Wait of Nash Rd., Renabroe, Arlie and Wilda Todd of Hastings. The 50th anniversary of Bob and Betty Dahm of Battle Creek was celebrated June 27. Betty is a sister of Joe Baker of Wood­ land, daughter of the late Lee and Beth Bak­ er who lived on North Fourth Avenue. Their children Bob and Judy were often summer visitors of their grandparents and enjoyed fun with neighbor children. The Jackson man Greg Hicok, who rode in his electric wheelchair from Jackson to the White Caps game in Grand rapids over several day: to publicize and raise funds for research of the disease Amyotrophic Later­ al Sclerosis of which be has been a victim for four years, has family connections with the Lind family of Woodland. They are Lucy Jordan, Viola Cunningham and the late Russell Lind. Greg's mother Nancy Pot­ ter Hicok Porter is a relative of the Linds. Greg’s father was a United Methodist pastor in the Detroit Conference. Hicok has four sons rangy, g in age fipnf 14 to 21 Hjs wtlc Tammy was one of many family members who were at the Ball park as he arrived. His mother Nancy of Lowell rode her bike for the las* several miles alongside, as did his brothers from other states. Greg's step­ father Lyle Porter, is a retired educator from Ltmawee County and has Lake Odessa rela­ tives. The Summer reading program for July 14 will feature The Great Adventure at the vil­ lage park. Attendance has been excellent with 80, 98, 102 in previous weeks. When they meet at the library, the staff members simply divide the young fry into three groups who then meet in the children's area, the computer area and the adult reading space. The Lake Odessa fair ended with a big bang of fireworks on Monday night. There had been an equally enjoyable display light­ ing the night sky on Sunday night. Side streets had ample parked vehicles with their occupants getting a good view of the night sky unhindered by trees. The intense heat on Monday afternoon cut crowds at the horse races but with the stands facing north, the crowd was in the shade the entire time and there was ample breeze for comfort. The new building which houses the Fair offices was pu. to use for the run of the Fair even though some details are left to be fin­ ished in days to come. The building was open for inspection with the big south doors letting in what breeze was to be felt. The front has a unique feature. The Fair offices have used the furniture from the Lake Odessa State Savings Bank which closed in the 1930s when two banks merged to form Union Bank. The counter with its grillwork and counters was moved to the new site. A sliding door on a track, just like Grandpa used in his bam. moves to one side to reveal the counter so patrons wanting their premium checks or other affairs can simply walk up to the windows marked Bookkeep­ er and Cashier to deal with a Fair staff member. When the office is closed, the slid­ ing door is simply moved into position until the next day. A sign on the front wall states that this structure is custom built by Michi­ gan Dutch Bams, located on M-50 west on Thompson Road. The woriters however, come from the Chester area near Charlotte. Remaining work includes completion of the ceiling, plumbing, installation of a kitchen and restrooms and final concrete work, once the plumbing is in place. Be INFORMED! Subscribe to the BANNER Call 616-945-9554 These young girls from Lake Odessa enjoyed wearing their balloon headgear from a popular stand. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals wffl hold a Public Hearing on the second floor of City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan Tuesday. July 20. 1999 at 7D0 pm. to hear public comment regarding a request from Michael Baste of Chicago Diversified Foods tor a variance from Section 90-923 of the Ordinance to permit construction of a two-way. fifty toot driveway at a proposed combination Taco BeU/Philhps 66 Gas Station to be located in the 900 btock of West State Street (see map below). Legal description of said properly is: CITY OF HASTINGS COM IN THE CEN W. STATE ST AT PT 1008 5 FT E OF W 1® LINE OF THE NW 1/4 SEC 18-N-8W. TH E IN THE CEN W STATE ST. TO A PT 70 FT W OF THE NAS 1M LINE SO SEC 18. TH N PARALLEL ALONG 1/4 LINE TO THE OLD R R R/W TH W ALONG THE R.R. RAN TO A PT DUE N OF BEG TH S TO BEG EX. S 50 FT OF TRACT A Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be direct­ ed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk telephone number 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Juty e. INS - Page 11 Gingerbread children identify kids' needs Cardboard gingerbread people popping up around the county are helping to spread the word about needs of area children. Area libraries, post offices, banks, beauty salons, doctors* and dentists' offices, restaurants, and other businesses are in the process of putting the gingerbread kids on display in their establishments. A card on each of the gingerbread chil­ dren outlines a need of a real child, as de­ termined by various human service agen­ cies in the county. For example, a latchkey child might be looking for help finding something to do after school. Another child may need medical assistance not covered by insurance. Another may have transportation needs. The cards also encourage people to do­ nate their time as a volunteer to various organizations in the county such as Barry Community Hospice, Commission on Aging, United Way. Love, Inc. and many others. The gingerbread kid project was undertaken by BRAVO, the Barry Regional Administrators of Volunteer Organizations. Volunteers have spent many hours cutting out the cardboard dolls and decorating them with yam hair and fabric clothing. HWc are trying to highlight needs where crdinary folks could feel like they could make a difference," Sheryl Overmire of BRAVO said last year. "You can volunteer to be a Girl Scout leader. You can volun­ teer to coach soccer or work at Primetime, the Y's after-school program." The program is now being handled through the Volunteer Center of Barry County and its director, Jennifer Richards. If a person reads a gingerbread kid card and wants to do something to help fill that child's expressed need, they can call the volunteer center at 616/945-2006. COURT NB Ckiiming the victim had recanted her tes­ timony about how Matthew Fletcher kid­ napped her from a Hastings High School football game and severely beat her last fall, attorney Mark Witkowski asked Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher Thursday to set aside his IS-year-old clien­ t’s no .ontest plea and grant him a new trial. "The alleged victim has done a complete recantation," said Witkowski. "She came to my office with a letter and a 25-minute video saying she did the injuries to herself and that she voluntarily went with Matthew and his mother to get pop." Fletcher was sentenced as an adult Jan. 22 to one year in jail, with credit for three days served, one year on a tether after being released from jail and five years probation after pleading guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder in exchange for the dismissal of one count of kidnapping. Fletcher, of East Leroy, was arrested after an Oct 16. 1998, incident in which his mother drove him to Hastings High School where they forced his ex-girlfriend from a home football game into the back of their pickup truck. He then beat the girl repeatedly before his mother, Lydia Spooner, dropped her off at die Cappon Shell Station in Hastings. The 14year-old girl suffered numerous injuries, including bruising and swelling, but no permanent injuries. W itkowski told Fisher Thursday that the recanted story is evidence "not available to counsel before the plea," be said, and asked that Fisher set aside Fletcher's plea and al­ low him to be releas'd on bond. He also asked that Fisher schedule an ev­ identiary hearing to ascertain whether the recantation testimony is credible. "He's done six months time of his one year sentence and when he's done, he’ll have lost a year of his life," added Witkowski. "At 15, that's a long time in jail for somethin; you're not guilty of." But, according to Barry County Prosecu­ tor Dale Crowley, the recantations would not have exonerated Fletcher because the victim was observed by numerous wit­ nesses being abducted and beaten by Fletcher. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Noace is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a pubbe hearing for the toftowmg. TABLED CASE NO. V-25-W - John A & Gall J. HT, (appHcanta). LOCATION: At 11126 E Shore Or on the lake­ side (Crooked Lake) ofl Sprague Rd in Sec 6. Bany Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an addition 12x24 4 ft to an existing house that is too close to the 3»deyard 1.5 ft (the minimum is 6ft ) and too close to the front tot tine 26 ft (the mini­ mum is 30 ft) in the RL-2 zoning district TABLED CASE NO. V-2B-B9 - Cart Debn. (applicant) LOCATION: At 4150 Joy Rd on the lakeside (Gun Lake’ oft Mar h Rd in Sec 6. Orangeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to replace an existing house with a 32x55.5 ft. modular home and attach it to an existing garage 24x36 ft that is too close to the sideyard than allowed (7 5 ft ) and requesting to be 11 ft. to the other stoe- "Generally, where newly discovered evi­ dence is alleged to be recanted testimony, it is viewed as suspect and untrustworthy." said Crowley in his answer to Witkowski's motion. "Further, the courts have recog­ nized that domestic violence cases are par­ ticularly prone to recantations and that such recantations arc subject to being explained by expert testimony on battered women syndrome." In court Thursday, Crowley told Fisher that Fletcher has "no right to have his plea set aside* and that "there is no basis to conclude there was a miscarriage of jus­ tice." Fisher agreed and denied Witkowski's motion, saying the recantation is highly suspect and "flies in the face of ocher eye witnesses. There was no injustice whatsoerer." Fisher agreed that the victim's recanted story was likely due to some feelings she may still have for her former boyfriend. "The defendant, in plain sight of many witnesses, dragged the victim into his ve­ hicle," added Fisher. "She was obviously screaming as she endured a bearing within an inch of her life. It’s unfortunate some­ one his age is in this position, but the rest of us need to be protected from people like him.* Spooner. 42, was sentenced Jan. 21 to a one year probationary period. If she is successful under the terms of probation, she can plead to a lesser charge of aggravated assault in one year and be sentenced on that conviction. In other court business: * Andrew Seth Nanta, 18, of Lowell, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years probation, plus $1,000 court costs oa his conviction of delivery and manufacture of marijuana, second offense, double penalty. Nauta was arrested by the Barry County Sheriffs Department after a traffic stop COURT NEWS Continued on page IS yggBWWWB.ift n i CASE NO V-3O-99 - Naomi Nichols, (apptlcanl) LOCATION: At 1063 VWentme Dr . on the NW of the gingerbread kids. comer of Chariton & Valentine Drives in Sec 19. Castleton Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to place a 16x60 ft premanufactured home with a zero set­ back on the NW corner and 18 ft setback on the NE comer of the tot along Chartton Drive which is the side yard (the minimum is 25 ft on a comer tot sideyard), and a zero setback on the SE cor­ ner and a 3 fl setback on the NE comer of the rear tot line which fronts on Valentine Drive (the minimum is 10 ft. in the RL-2 zoning district) CASE NO. V-31-99 - Jay * Marcia DeVries, (applicants). LOCATION At 4300 W Blue Lagoon on the West side ofl Marsh Rd m SEc 6. Orangeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 12x16 ft sunroom on an existing deck and a 8x20 ft walking deck on an existing house that ts too dose to the front tot kne 18 ft (the minimum set­ back is 35 h i and too dose to the side lot line 13 It (the minimum ts 13.5 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning dis­ trict CASE NO. V-32-99 - Gregg Stiles A Phil Stiles, (applicants) LOCATION: At 11220 Wildwood Rd. on the lakeside oft Marsh Rd. the second drive East past the Bay Pointe Restaurant at the two stone piflars pnvate road easement m Sec 8. O- angevtite Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a vanance to divide a conforming parcel into 2 nonconforming parcels on a nonconforming pnvate road (easement) with less tot width (requesting 102 ft) than required the minimum is 150 ft tot width) and less lot area than allowed Requesting approximately 15.000 sq. ft ) the minimum is 24,000 square feet of tot area in the RL-1 zoning district CASE NO. V-33-99 - Chartes L. Rom, (appli­ cant). LOCATION: Al 1342 W FfickoryRd. on the SoutQ side between E. Shore Dr. and West Beach Dr.. in Sec 29, Johnstown Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a vanance to erect a deck 12x21'-9* x 6 ft (L-shaped) to an existing house that is too dose to the s»de yard on the SW comer 4 7ft and on the NW corner 50 ft (the minimum is 6 ft.) m the RL-1 zoning distnct MEETING DATE: JULY 20. 1999 TIME: 7:30 p.m PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members before the hearing interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or m writing wiS be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any wntten re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ fore or faxed to 616-948-4820 The variance applications are available for pubbe inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W Sute St. Hastings. Michigan 49056 during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 p m ). Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further in­ formation The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to mdnnduafc with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry oy wrrtmg or calling the following Michael Brown County Administrator 220 W State Street Hast­ ings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk (7/8) LEG AL NOTICE LPNs Ignite your career with CMS!!! In the Barry County Trial Court - Family Division ORDER TO ANSWER Honorable James H. Fisher Fife No. M9-329-OO KIM K KORP, formerly known KIM K FIELDS Plaintiff, Tired of the same routine? Need stability to your career? Want to strengthen your skHto? Then the answer is CMS. Correctional Medea! Services, the nation's leader in correction­ al healthcare, currently has an excellent part-time opportunity on the night shift for a LPN at the Calhoun County Jail in Battle Creek GARY A FIELDS. Defendant. Attorney for Plamtrft Dawd M Koons (P39300) 214 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-9407 To Gary A Fields Based upon the pleadings tn the above cap­ tioned matter Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant m this Divorce shall on or before the 13th day of August. 1999 file an Answer to the Complaint, as­ serting his interest, with the Clerk ol the Court for the Bany County Trial Court-Family Division. 220 W Court St. Hastings. Ml. 49058 A failure to We said Answer to Complaint shall constitute a De­ fault. and on the 13th day of August. 1999 a De­ fault will be entered, proofs lor a Divorce and Judgment ol Divorce will be submitted to the Court on 26th day of August. 1999 at 1:15 p.m. to the afternoon or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard CIRCUIT JUDGE JAMES H FISHER Drafted by David M Koons 214 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 1-616-948-9407 CMS offers great salaries in a team atmosphere Contact: Laurie Keller at 616-965-4277 Drug screening required. EOE July 4th fire destroys Leach Lake home A fire believed to have started In the kitchen destroyed the Leach Lake Road home of John James Sunday, July < according to a spokesperson at the Hastings Are Department Firefighters were called to the blaze at about noon and spent the next 90 minutes dousing the flames which caused about $30,000 damage to the home and its contents. James reportedly is insured, fireman said. Details regarding the cause ol the fire were not available. It’s a Girl!!! ln,h" fibril, J lammond u c.-i b<>rn June 75. 1999 at Darnell Community JlotpilaL flood. Texas. » Corn/ andfuliejlammond S lbs.. 20 1/4 inches long.jlmbtr teas welcomed home- by her very proud big brolhcrjarrod. Grandparents arc 8ob and Pally Corkwell of Middlev ille.jllben and Sylvia M»on of Puyallup. Washington. and ’BillJIammond of Ontario. Canada (7/221 Can You Fill These Shoes? We are looking for certain individuals who can per­ form the duties of a nursing assistant. These indi­ viduals will possess honesty, dependability, and a caring nature. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits, and a fast-paced work environ­ ment. Earn your State Certificate to become a CENA, while being employed and receiving valu­ able experience! Classes begin luly 14th and end luly 29th. To apply, come to: Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, MI 49058 By July 8th, 1999 EOE HELP WANTED Full-time Executive Secretary/ Office Assistant Hastings Woman Promoted Vicki (Smith) Burghdoff who works for the State in the Michigan Department of Career Development (MDCDj. was recent­ ly promoted to Region Three Employment Service Supervisor. Her area extends as far east as Calhoun and Gratiot Counties north as far as Mason & Osceola Counties, and west as far as Berrian and Van Buren Counties. Position is responsible for all purchasing and vendor contacts, sales, billing and reporting thereon, shipping documentation, human resources records, reception­ ist. telephone answenng and executive secretarial du­ ties Mrs. Burghdoff has worked for the State of Michigan for approximately 20 years holding various different positions. She is the daughter of Vernon & Hilda Smith. Top candidate should be organized, efficient, have a good telephone personality, high school diploma, two years experience working in a manufacturing office, and be proficient in Microsoft Wore. Excel & Peachtree accounting Vicki, her husband Larry and two sons; Matt & Nick are presently residing in Coloma, Michigan. Apply in person to Michigan Magnetics. Inc. 203 W. Third Street. Vermontville. Ml 49096 �Pag* 12-TlwHMIlng*Banner- Thwaday. Julys. 1999 < tint* ll lliink < I it... U.S. women show that they have what it takes The Women's World Cup could be conridered the top sports story for the final year of the millennium. And if not internationally, then nearly certainly it is the biggest for sport in the United States. The World Cup title game will be seen by a crowd of some 90,000 fans Saturday at the sold-out Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. The crowd will be a record for a women's sporting event. Many more people will tune in at 3:50 p.m. to watch the contest on television... preferably in front of a nice, cool fan. Athletic opportunities for females have increased dramatically in recent years, but the big crowds have sometimes been hard to come by. Now, the U.S.A. women arc kicking and making many, male and female, notice. One has to wonder, could this match have the same impact as the U.S.A.'i victory over the former U.S.S.R. in the classic Olympic hockey finale held in Lake Placid? Quite possibly or maybe it already has... just lake a look at the spark it has aknarty generated. New soccer fields and complexes are going up in large numbers all over the United States and the sport trails only basketball for participation in this country. The American women, you could say, have captured the imagination of our nation, and it's not just because they are in the final. They are truly a team to admire. The tide game opponent is China and if the U.S.A. plays like they did versus Brazil in the semifinals (a 2-0 shutout), then the champinaahip is nearly assured. Well, let': not go too far. China knocked off Norway 5-0 in the semifinals ea route of its championship quest and have a 2-1 edge over its U.S.A. counterparts in recent matches. China also has a zreMroH«a|M of ppccer (time shutouts in five games) and frequent scorer Sun Wen (tied for Women's World Cup top spot for goals with seven). But playing in front of a big home country crowd and displaying the determination, confidence and skill they have ia recent matches, the J-Ad Graphics' soccer experts say the ted, white and blue will prove triumphant come Saturday 3-1. Moat everyone knows who Mia Hamm is by now, even those who don't necessarily follow soccer. Hamm, who also can be seen selling shampoo or battling Michael Jordan on television commercials, has become a national celebrity for playing a starring role on team U.S.A. Em others who don the rod, white and blue hive also turned in some sparkling efforts. Those to be considered in this category include Julie Foudy, Michelle Akers. Kate Sobero (who died her hair red and blue for the special occasion). Joy Jawcett, Cindy Parlow, Shannon MacMillan and Brians Scurry. There's one thing that can be certainly said about this team that is often missed in today's big-time sports culture: They play as a team. Scurry is the U.S.A.'x goalkeeper and she may well be the best in the world at her position. Scurry has posted three shutouts luring the Women's World Cup to up her career total to 54. Her athleticism is as awesome as Jordan's. Scurry's leadership is just as impressive. "She challenges shooters, she plays the angles well, she knows where to be and she's a leader on this team," U.S.A. Coach Tony DiCicco said in a recent Associated Press story. Scurry helped the U.S.A, to a third place finish al the 1994 Women's World Cup and was also a big factor in the squad's gold medal performance turned in at the 1996 Olympics. On the Fourth of July versus Brazil, Scurry stopped everything that was thrown at her with some miraculous saves. What's best about the U.S.A.'s participation in the World Cup finale is the overall impact and enthusiasm that their play has inspired... and not just from female admirus. The U.S.A, team landed in Los Angeles Monday to prepare for their big match. The crowd that assembled to meet the squad sort of resembled one found during the past when Michael Jackson used to do those big gigs overseas. DiCicco made the following remark after witnessing the La La Land mania firsthand. "Every day has been land of surprise at the leifel of support and notoriety this Ream is experiencing,* DiCicco said. This was awesome." Awevo-ne it has been and for soccer fans all over the United States it is truly inspiring and a feat that has provided plenty of kick. * AU-Stars Prepare for Gridiron Battle: The 1999 Michigan High School East-West All-Star Football Game is Saturday. July 31 at Spartan Stadium at Michigan State University. The West squad includes area standouts Boomer Hoppough (Ionia High School grad). Blake Fonnsma (St. Philip), Courtney Templeton (Battle Creek Central), Brad Ascherman (Plainwell), Jason Myers (Pennfield), Chaz Williams (Olivet) and Matt McCoy (Charlotte). Introductions start at 1:20 p.m. and the game kicks off al 1:35 p.m. Tickets are $7 at the gale. Talk to you soon. Saxons select new fall coaches Three new coaches have joined the Hastings High School athletic family and will be on the Saxon sidelines this fall. Steve Laubaugh and Mike Engle will serve as the freshman and junior varsity girls' basketball coaches under secondyear head varsity coach Scott Allan. And Rob Young takes over the position of junior varsity soccer coach, working with head varsity mentor Dennis Argetsinger. Laubaugh, a seventh grade teacher at year have been impressive. At the Kalamazoo Body Building Championship April 3, the 1996 Hastings High School graduate took first place honors in the bantam weight class at 141 pounds and wound up second overall out of some 40 competitors. With a body fat percentage of just 1.8, Haight was at the very top of his class, as far as conditioning was concerned. In his ov/n words: "I had an Coldwater area, but plans to move to Barry County soon. Allan is excited to have a chance to work with two enthusiastic and knowledgeable coaches. "Both are energetic and love the game of basketball," Allan said. "These are guys who have always wanted to coach." Young, who lives in the Lake Odessa area, has coached soccer for three years at Lansing Sexton High School. He also holds a position in security. B.C.A.C.C. Open offers field a fun-filled day There's a lot to be gained from participating in the 13lh annua! Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Open. • Eighteen holes of golf. • Prizes. ■ Special awards for winning special contests. The best award being a chance to drive away in a .-rend new car. •Dinner. • And. just as important, a great opportunity to get out and communicate with individuals from other businesses in a non-business-like setting. "It's an opportunity to meet new people and gain some exposure to local businesses." Open chairman Joe Cipcic said. "It's an opportunity to expose your business in the community and support the Chamber. Now that the chamber has grown to incorporate the county businesses as well, that exposure is even greater." The 18-hole Open takes place at the River Bend Golf Course Wednesday. July 28 and is open to any county business since the Chamber now serves the entire Bany County area. Last year the event drew a record­ setting 46 teams and this year the field looks to become even larger in numbers. This is the second year that the Chamber outing has had morning and afternoon starting times." Cipcic said. "We've gone from 36 teams to 46 and this year we look to get to 50 plus." Both morning and afternoon lee times are scheduled. There are still a few openings remaining for the morning rounds, but they are going fast. Don't be left out. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Open committee members include (from left) MacKenzie Wells (Chamber of Commerce), Dixie Stadel-Manshum (Chamber of Commerce), Patrick Buckland (Buckland Insurance Agency), Patrick Brown (Staffing Inc.), Alssa Davis (Gavin Ford), Jody Stafford (Staffmark), Barry Cushman (Barry Haight continues to get better as a bodybuilder Sometimes the work makes life seem almost unbearable. But when the final results are tabulated, Levi Haight will know that his countless hours of labor were well worth it Haight, 21, is beginning his third year as a bodybuilder and the improvements he his made from year to the Hastings Middle School, has a solid area background in sports having served as the YMCA program director and as an official for the Michigan High School Athletic Association. With the YMCA, the Hastings native helped to run a youth basketball program. Engle, who will also leach social studies at Hastings High Schoo), has coached some with the hoops as well. His resume includes coaching oversees at the high school level after serving at West Point. Engle currently lives in die outstanding conditioning (and) gave it everything I had." One day after the Kalamazoo event, Haight was right back at it, starting his training process for an April 10 show. It wasn't easy going from one show to the next, but Haight persevered and eventually succeeded. "Back-to-back shows are really hard," Haight said. "At the end, I felt like I didn't want to live anymore. It takes a lot of dedication." Lifting weights and the special diet that Haight and other body builders must consume to keep in competitive shape make training procedures very challenging. But once again on April 10 Haight's labors paid off as he took top honors at the Belding Natural Classic. In 1998, he took third at Belding, but this time around no one came close to the Hastings native. "This year, it wasn't even close; I just smoked everybody," Haight explained. "I was a little nervous, but I knew that I had won the show." Food and beverage will be provided during the outing by the Felpausch Food Center and Plumb's. The meal that follows the golfing extravaganza will be a steak or chicken dinner. Hole-In-Onc contest sponsors include local car dealerships, Dreisbach Motors, the Chrysler Superstore of Hastings, Gavin Ford Mercury and Seif Chevrolet Buick & Geo. Some lucky golfer might even drive away from the Open with a brand new automobile. The choice cars will be on display al River Bend. Cushman Photography), Kristin Royston (Manpower), Tammy Daniels (Coleman Agency), Steve Wales (Flexfab) and Joe Cipcic (Flexfab). Not pictured are Bob O'Connell (Felpuasch), Brent VanBuren (Plumb's) and Kim Jachim (Advanced Stone and Tile). YMCA Women Softball A 99 Art Meade/True Value............................ 3-1 Cathy Is cut and Curl ..............................-2-1 Olde Towne Tavern.................................2-1 Flexfab A ................................................. 2-2 Buckland/Shanc McNeill ..................... 2-2 Manpower................................................. 0-4 Women’s Softball B 99 P-Ring ..................................................... Blarney Stone.......................................... 3-0 Flexfab B..................................................>-4 Hastings Mutual..................................... 0-4 TheBugki^ndI Haight competed in the Open Class and easily outscored the other 17 ath’etes to claim his first place trophy. HAIGHT... Continued on page 13 Levi Haight works the weights as he prepares for his next bodybuilding endeavor. (Photo provided) Delton Office 623-5115 toll Free 1-800-223-3590 • f »« 623 11 .'60 Spraque M 43 Pl) Bob 4 00 • Delton mi Mon.ThruFri. PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE SERVICE FOR YOU Hastings Office 948-3720 Toll Free 1-888-2Z3.3590 . �The Hastings Bennet - Thursday. July 3. 1999 - Page 13 Meyerink takes feature at New 96 Speedway Jake Meyerink, of Caledonia, was able to hold off Rick Stout to grab the checkered flag in the IMCA Modifieds last Friday fight at the New 96 Speedway. For the entire second half of the feature race, Meyerink and Stout put on a great side-by-side race for the New 96 fans. Meyerink held the high line, and Stout held the low line. In the end. Meyerink was able to pull off the win by no more than a wheel. Tim Dalman, Shannon Fisk, and Joe Baker of Hastings rounded out the top five. James Maxim, Caledonia High School's wrestling coach, came in fourth in the B-Main race. Included in the BMain field were Ben Christie of Freeport, and Gabe High of Delton. In the Late Model feature, Curtis Roberts was able to capitalize on Troy VanderVeen’s mistake and take home a big victory. VanderVeen held a sizable lead, but after the final restart he missed the groove in turn one and lost the lead to Roberts. The top five also included Flinn, Mark Powell, and Ron Miller. In Street Stocks, Jim Brown was able to take the lead just three laps into it and hold off Mark Anderson to take the triumph. In the heat race. Brown had a fuel line come loose, causing his car to catch fire. However, Brown’s crew worked hard to get the car ready in time for his dominating performance in the feannr race. Rounding out the top five were Anderson, Christie. Seeley, and Raison. Middleville's Pank Thompson also competed in the Street Stocks class. Next Saturday night the Open Sprints return with the IMCA Modifieds and Street Stocks. The New 96 Speedway is located off exit 64, on Portland Road, in Lake Odessa. Super Late Models point standings, while Malosh is 35th. This Saturday's threc-in-one show features the Canadian Coupes and Coaches. Admission is $10. On Wednesday. July 14 the Open Wheel Spectacular featuring the annual Wolverine Mid-Season Nationals invades Kalamazoo. Admission for the special event is $15. “Autograph Night" at the Kalamazoo Speedway is Aug. 7. All cars and drivers will be put on the race track and the fans will be allowed to go out on the track for autographs. The P & M Motorsports family, including sponsors and friends, are invited down to celebrate Shellenbarger's 28th birthday. Motorplex— Racing legend Shirley Muldowney heads a list of IHRA top fuel drivers contesting the Carquest Northern Nationals at the Mid-American Motorplex July 30-Aug. 1. Mid-Michigan Motorplex is located in Stanton. For ticket information, call (517)762-5043. Berlin Raceway..... The super speedway cars of the American Racing Club of America HONDO MAR-HYDE Racing Series will compete in a national championship Pepsi-Cola 200-lap Late Model Slock Car race. The event is scheduled for Saturday. July 10. at the paved, one-half mile Marne oval. The ARCA care have competed in nationally televised events from Daytona International to the Michigan International Speedway. Bill Baird of Sturgis. KY, clearly established himself as the new man in command in the Series having taken three victories already this season. Local fan interest will center upon the efforts of Scott Baker of Holland, Tim Horvath of Grand Rapids and Jeff Finley of Lansing. The fastest 32 cars will start the grueling double century grind on the track. The Berlin Super Stock division will round out the double header cad. Adult admission is $15. children (4-11) $5 and on-grounds auto parking is free. The raceway is located 5 miles west of Grand Rapid, on interstate 96, exit 23. ! HAIGHT.,.contewedfrontpage 12 Next up for Haight was the April 17 Grand Rapids Bodybuilding Championship held al the Ford Fieldhouse... one day before his birthday. His present, a second place showing in the Open Men's Lightweight Division. The only individual to top Haight in Grand Rapids was one of the most regarded competitors in the entire state who just made the weight requirement by a half pound. "They put me in with the big boys; the guy who won was (age) 25." Haight said. Johnny Lynch of Kentwood has served as Haight's coach the past year and tie improvement he has made in his bodybuilding endeavors is clearly evident. "Fve done everything dial he has said and it has worked like a charm." Haight said of Lynch's valuable teachings. “He's just awesome." Setting goals is something that Haight uses as motivation for his booybuilding. but bis goals ran alter from one event to the next. "Sometimes you hxvpto update your goals, depending upon how much you want something," Haight said. After taking some time off, Haight plans to be back competing at shows in Kalamazoo. Grand Rapids and possibly even in the Detroit area. His ultimate aim is the nationals, but there is still a long road ahead on his seven-year plan. Future goals for Haight would be to win a couple of stale titles and compete for a national championship. "I just enjoy life," HaigV said. "And with bodybuilding, I love to lift weights." Of course bodybuilding is just part of Haight's life. He also attends Grand Valley State University, where he is an honors student. Those who have helped Haight with his bodybuilding work include his mother Mary Ann Fox (with the food especially) and his training partners, Shawn Thompson and Brad Brewer. Martin Dragway... Russell Sage went cut in the second round in the Street Division last Saturday and dropped into second place in the point standings as a result Sage, of Delton, plans to race again this Saturday at Martin and is just a couple of points out of first place. This Saturday, the BONDO MAR-HYDE Racing Series is coming to the Berlin Raceway, (photo provided) Kalamazoo Speedway­ v J Brad Shetlenbarger placed 12th in the Factory Stocks feature last Saturday at Kalamazoo and is now etglnh WWpulV standings. Brian Bergakker dropped out of the race because of an overheating problem and took 19th. He is 12th in points. John TerMeer was 22nd in the feature and Gary VanAndale 16th. TerMeer ii now 13th in points, while VanAndale it 30th. Larry Dahlke. Jr. finished 12th in the Super Late Models feature and is tied for 13th in the points. Brandon Lyons took a seventh in the featite race and Kevin Malosh was 11th in the B feature. Lyons is sixth in the Other golfing contests include Longest Drive, Most Accurate and Closest to the Pin. A 50/50 raffle is also being staged. Nobody will leave the event without a prize. You must be present, however, to take home the raffle prizes. Prizes include a full set of golf clubs donated by the Coleman Agency, a television from Staff Mark, two drivers from die Buckland Insurance Agency, one driver from V.endy's, a trip to Crystal Mountain that includes golf, dinner and breakfast from Thomapple Moton and many, many more. The Chamber strongly urges businesses to bccomeCfold Sponsors. Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorships are options. Any chamber member who is not golfing can help out by volunteering. Registration for morning golfers begins at 7 a.m. with a shot gun start at 8 a.m. In the afternoon registration starts at noon and a shot gun start takes place at 1 p.m. The golfing format is a four-person scramble. Cost of golf and dining for each individual is $75. Dining privileges only is $15. To register a team call the Chamber as soon as possible at (616) 945-2454. Shown here in the weight room are Haight (on left) and training partner Shawn Thompson. (Photo provided) Wilson fourth at AAU meet Becky Wilson, a Maple Valley student, vaulted to a height of 9 feet June 19 in the AAU State meet. That vault was good enough to give her a 4th place finish and qualify her for the regional meet which will be held in West Virginia. If successful at the regional meet Wilson's next stop will be the National AAU meet in Cleveland, Ohio. Some of Wilson's past accomplishments in the pole vault include a 5th place finish at the Michigan Indoor Championships, 1st in the SMAA Conference meet, 2nd at regionals, and a 5th place medal at the Individual State meet CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zon.ng Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. July 20. 1999 at 7DO p.m. in the City Hail Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by Steve Hard ol 1324 South David Drive. Hastings, Michigan (see map betow). to appeal a decision of an f -Immistrative Official of the City in reference to Section 90-805 Permitted Yard Encroachments regarding the definition of an ‘uninclosed porch' Legal description of said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 12 COOK ADDITION NO 2 rnaxnent Tipi 8:00 a.m. r team of three or 1 Hastings Area Ch lurt St., Hastings, 1 call Jim Jansen M5-95S4 ■ Boyi and Giris 13*15 Boys and Giris 16*18 | les niVeal) ad Ms Team Name Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City HaH, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be direct­ ed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above Captain Captain The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Phone # Phone # Evenl G Manshum City Clerk Team Name Team Name Captain Phone # i ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WAX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shiriey M. Kaiser. An Unmar­ ried Woman, to Enterprise Financial Services Inc. mortgagee, dated April 9,1998 and rauxdad April 15. 1998 in Instrument Number 101045a Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Greenwich Capital Financial Preducts toe. by assignment dated May 12. 1998 and recorded on May 14. 1999 in Instrument Number 102961a Barry County Records. There is daimed to bo due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Ten and 43/100 Doiars ($89,51043) including interest at the rale of 10.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wl bo foreefosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Ml to Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m on July 29. 1999. The premises are located to the City of Hast­ ings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 22 25 feet of the North 88 feet of Lot numbered 890 and the East 27 5 feet of the North 88 feet of Lot numbeced 889 of the recorded plat of the Vifiage (Now City) of Hastings, A Subdhrision, in the Southwest 1/4 ol Section 17, Town 3 North. Range 8 West Except: Beginning at the Southwest comer of the East 43 75 feet of the North 5.33 rods of Lot 890 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence West 12 feet; thence North 31.5 feet: thence East 12 teet; thence South 31.5 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. Dated June 17. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney tor Greenwich Capital Financial Prod­ ucts. toe. As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248)643-4464 Fite No 189 0158 (7/15) �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July «. 1999 “A Day in the Garden" will benefit library and civic projects Loti Merriman enjoys tending to the many interesting garden scapes on the Menimans' 40-acres of country, tucked inside the city. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Hydrangeas, hollyhocks and roses are among the flowers in four private gardens that will be showcased for the public dur­ ing the second annual garden walk tour, called "A Day in the Garden," Saturday. July 24. The Thomapple Garden Club is sponsor­ ing the event, which will benefit the new Hastings Public Library, the beautification of the greater Hastings area and the garden club. Tickets arc $5 per person and children under five are flee. Rain or shine, the garden tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Three of the gardens to be featured are at the Hastings homes of Dr. Kenneth and Lee Merriman, 720 W. Woodlawn; Larry and Earlene Baum, 660 Indian Hills Drive; and Stan and Dondra Kirkendall, 921 S. Jefferson. The c’her garden is near Wood­ land at the home of Ray and Louise Diehl, 8356 Davenport Rd. The Diehls live in an 1893 English Tudor-style home that through the years has been called the "Davenport Mansion" and The Maples." Located on seven acres, their home and gardens are surrounded by towering oaks, maples and ocher trees. "It just puts you in perspective of how you fit in the garden of life, really, I think myself," Louise said. The Diehls have lived there for nine years, and Louise has been developing the gardens for the past three years. The beauty and tranquillity of their gar­ dens have been the setting for two nieces' weddings. A gazebo, arbor, ornamental bird baths and statues dot the landscape as well as a variety of flowers and plants. "I have a love and a passion for my hy­ drangeas... the beauty of hollyhocks is sec­ ond," Louise said of her favorite flowers. She. also mentions black-eyed Susans as another pretty focal point in her garden. "Part of my garden is a winter and sum­ mer garden. I have planted it so that there is dimension even in the winter time, in­ stead of just a flat space. I like the texture of my garden." Her favorite view is the one she sees as she leaves her back porch and approaches "the stepping stones" because "I get the full glory of my garden." Louise's enjoyment from gardening is "to see life unfolding in nature and to see God's glory in my garden every day. And it is to see the abundance of life and color through those seeds that arc planted. It's my time when God helps me solve all my problems... "You don't have to have a big garden," to savor the joys of gardening, she said. "You can have a little tiny garden or a tiny gar­ den box to see life unfold and just lo enjoy nature and enjoy the wealth of God's growth. She has written an inspirational book, yet to be published, which evolved from her special times and thoughts while in the garden. It is illustrated with photographs of her own flowers and plants. "I hope that the people who come here (for the July 24 tour) sense the peace of this (garden) ...I hope that people can come and sit in the gazebo or just stroll around through the gardens and just drink in some of the peacefulness and joy of what the gar­ den represents. Go down the walkways and paths and take time to just linger in the garden and drink it all in. "I think the people who come are just going to be blessed abundantly by all the homes' gardens. Every home has its own blessing. I think it will be a nice thing for people to enjoy," Louise said of the event During the tour, she will have her art portfolio on display and some of the paint­ ing she has done on furniture. As an artist, she formerly traveled to dis­ play her work at various an shows and calls her business Bricks and Sticks. Now, she does personalized murals for people in their homes or businesses and paints on furniture. "I think that's what my art is all about, the flow of nature and the flow of some­ thing unique and different," Louise said. Another garden on the July 24 tour is hidden away in the backyard of a South Jef­ ferson Street home and hair salon, owned by Stan and Dondra Kirkendall. A garden flair is also found inside "The Garden Spot" salon because of an attractive mural painted by Louise Diehl. The art­ work keeps flowers blooming year round at the residence. In 1997, the Kirkendalls "added an En­ glish conservatory room designed to pam­ per clientele in the unique setting for Dondra's hair salon and to have a place that converts to entertaining friends and fam­ ily." according to information on the Thomapple Garden Club's tickets for the July 24 tour. "Although Stan and Dondra have only been gardening for two years, this ’Garden Spot* has been known to lift the spirits of all who visit," according to the club. The backyard has a white wooden swing to add a decorative and homespun touch. Nearby a tree is encircled with flowers and a white arbor is the backdrop for the Kirk­ endalls* garden. A variety of beautiful flowers surround the conservatory room and an outdoor patio area is enhanced by large white columns and a lattice-roof. Tickets are available at three Hastings locations: Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, Jonny Conoon's restaurant and Dreisbach Motors. (A future story will include details of the gardens of the Merriman and Baum families.) Geiger spills the beans about park grant, talks of future by Patrich Johns Suff Writer Sue Representative Teary Geiger let the cat out of the bag a early, July 2. at the First Friday forum in Hastings when be announced that Charlton Park had received a $150,000 arts and cultural grant The state legislature had appropriated $5 million for these grant, and received $20 million in application requests. In re­ sponse, the legislature has appropriated $10 million in additional funds for arts and cul­ tural projects. Charlton Park originally applied for $300,000 for infra-stracture improvement and park expansion, and Geiger encouraged perk officials to reapply for more funding. All the grants received by the stale under­ went detailed scrutiny and Charlton Park scored highly. But. Geiger said. "We received $20 mil­ lion in excellent proposals. All were wor­ thy of being granted." Governor John En­ gler will be making the official announce­ ment this ,-eek. Director of Charlton Park. Peter Forsberg rays that the park has not yet decided exactly how to use these funds. County Commissioner Sandy James told Geiger that this was the first of many phases of development for die park. Issues on Geiger's fall agenda are the re­ regulation of free standing clinics which provide more than 50 abortions a year, "dog and cat legislation" and opening up daycare. Geiger explained 14 of the 33 clinics which perform the majority of the 33,000 to 34,000 abortions performed each year in Michigan meet health and safety rules. The others Jo not have to meet any regulations or report problems. In an answer to a challenge from the au­ dience, Geiger said this was only to estab­ lish standards which other clinics in Michigan must meet and was not an at­ tempt to limit abortions. An overview of past legislation occupied the beginning of Geiger's talk. The first six months of the term-limited legislature focused on the governor's agenda. There were not huge philosophical differences even if there was not total agreement. We moved in the same direc­ tion." lie said. During his formal talk, Geiger discussed the major accomplishment of passing all budgets. He spoke about his future plans when the legislature reconvenes. He also focused on his personal future in answer to a question from the audience. Geiger served as the chair of the appro­ priations committee and worked with 27 members, including 15 newcomers. He said be was fortunate that his first year as chair occurred in the time of a strong economy at the state and national levels. The state has a budget surplus of $1.6 billion dollars. The challenge was "how to handle a budget surplus." Part of the "reasonable approach' was to roll back the personal income tax to 3.9 percent. Geiger also praised the innovative proposal to eliminate the single business tax over the next 23 years. In discussing the term-limited legisla­ ture, Geiger noted that 64 members learned how difficult it is to move new legislation. He predicts that there will not be as much continuity as rhe new members focus on what is most important to them. He also said he was not opposed to term limits but that six years is too short a term. "Eight, 10 or 12 years is more ap­ propriate," be said. Geiger acknowledged the problems which can develop when chairmen of important committees hold the position for many years. "Abuse of power could be a real possibil­ ity." He recommends limiting terms as com­ mittee chair, especially in the more impor­ tant committees. • The "dog and cat" legislation Geiger has in mind arc those which are just "common sense." This includes changing car titles to have two parts so that sellers have proof that a vehicle has been sold so that former owners are not liable if the new owners have an accident. Geiger would like to reduce the licensing impact on small daycare providers. The goal is to "find balance," be said, while meeting the goal to have more daycare available, especially as many poor, rural women make the transition from welfare to work. Education was a hot topic during the question and answer period. Geiger fielded questions from opening options for students in any school district to alternative education by breaking down intermediate school districts, changing the foundation allowance for school funding, the Durant special education lawsuit and charter schools. Geiger would like to see rules governing school district boundaries loosened so that students who are "at risk" of dropping out of school can find appropriate alternative education. This would mean th" students would be able to attend a ternative education classes outside tneir own intermediate school district He mentioned several quality programs around the sure including the Career and Technical center in Barry County, which could benefit One of the questioners in the audience was concerned that Geiger concentrated too much on those needing alternative educa­ tion sources rather than high achieving stu­ dents. "It is a c.ianenge for public schools to reach out to high achieving students," Geiger said. He noted that the costs of spe­ cial education and other mandated programs can cut into the funds available to do this. Praising the change in foundation support for schools but seeing room for improvement he is sponsoring a bill that looks to close the gap between those schools which have reached the cap of the foi.udatica grant. He wants to make it possible to close the $1,500 gap between Answering a question concerning legisbtion spm;, Griyxgud 1IBS will UllU'DC a most interesting debate." He hopes to see more collaboration be­ tween those who might start out with op­ posing viewpoints. He thinks this will be the "issue of the next decade* and would like to see the legislature remove impedi­ ments to cooperation, Geiger bead a question about bow to get a rale that floating docks have a name and address on them to make notification easier if the dock floats away from its mooring. His staff will look into this problem. He told one questioner that be was op­ posed to "medical marijuana" until the Food and Drug Administration say, re­ search supports the use of the substance. “It is a challenge for public schools to reach out to high achieving students Representative Terry Geiger congratulates County Commissioner Sandy James and Chartton Park Director Peter Forsberg on receiving a $150,000 Arts and Culture grant from the Stale of Michigan. the well-funded schools like Bloomfield Hills and Forest Hills and the other schools like Hastings, Thomapple Kellogg and Delton. When issue A was passed which changed school funding from local real estate support to support through sales tax revenues there were districts which gave significant support to their schools, perhaps as much as $10,000 per student Foundation support through the sure has brought all schools closer but there is still a significant gap of $1,500 between the high support schools and those at the top of the foundation cap. Geiger is concerned that those wellfunded districts should still able to raise their budgets as well as narrowing the gap. In this area, all schools will reach the cap by 2001. He expects school funding problems to be reived in incremental steps which will allow the legislature to assess the fiscal impact of any changes. Geiger pointed out that one place the leg­ islature disagreed with the governor was not allowing charter schools to send stu­ dents to attend band or belong to athletic teams. "None of the $11 billion of education as­ sistance goes to parochial or private schools." Geiger said. He was sympathetic to the plight of schools which must spend significant parts of their budget on special education needs. One suggestion from the audience was just to give more education dollars to the individual districts. Providing adequate medical care for veterans, children and retirees was also part of the give and take with the audience. According to Geiger, there has been some funding for veterans. He and other legislators are very disap­ pointing in the low registration for Ml Child health benefits for children whose families do not have insurance. By chang­ ing where enrollmen* forms are available, Geiger hopes to take more of the stigma away from this worthy program. The extension of prescription drag setvices to senior citizens is taking some time. Currently, there is some emergency provision of prescription drags for seniors in need but changing the program to underwrite prescription drags for more senior citizens is taking time and thought "We want to do it right* he said. Geiger also told the audience. "I never say never and I never ray always* but, he will likely run for the senate seat now held by Joanne Emmons. The term limit puts him out of office al the end of this term and be will look at the shape of the senate district following the redistrictin,; process. "I think I have done a good job. I am very proud of my record and have tried to balance policy, politics and partisanship," Geiger said. One member of the audience said. "I haven't heard anything which would make me change from being a life-long Demo­ crat. Geiger also got applause for many of his stands. Representative Teny Geiger speaks to the First Friday crowd on July 2. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 8. 1999 - Page 15 I COURT NEWS, continued... '•■I th £,. ■ - , May 3 revealed he was in possession of drugs he said he planned to sell. "It does not appear that he was impacted by the 90 days he spent previously in the Kent County Jail," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "He's getting six months this time. It will be even longer the next time. I hope he realized prison is down the road." Kuzava noted, however, that Nauta has a supportive family, a good job and a poten­ tial opportunity to attend college. "He's going to have a felony on his record now," she said. Attorney Martin Mead said Nauta has re* formed his behavior since his arrest. "He's been remorseful about his conduct in this matter," said Mead. - - ______________________________________________________________ "There’s no question you ha^c potential for a good future," said Fisher. "But. 1 don't think you'll ever realize that if you keep smoking pot. You have to decide whether you want people telling you how you have to live and imposing rules on you and tak­ ing away your freedoms or if you want to live like the rest of us." Fisher said he was most bothered by the fact that Nauta was smoking pot while he was driving the night he was arrested. "You are lucky you haven’t killed some­ one," said Fisher. Nauta was ordered to undergo substance abuse counseling and can apply for work release after the first 60 days. • Gary Marvin Shade, 36, of Lake Odessa was sentenced to one year in jail with credit Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cfl/L.The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 / <n Salt \ulo FOOD SAVER BY TILLIA; Wooden table with 4 chain; One coffee table with end tabic to match (used only one month); Mercury 10 horse Outboard Motor 616*758*3278 LIFT-CHAIR for sale. 616­ 948-2068. FOR RENT: 2bedroom upstairs apartment in Lake Odessa. Call 374-7574. GARAGE SALE: Thursday & Friday, 9-5. Clothes, appliances, knick-knacks, mi sc. 1001 S. Dibble SL, Hastings.__________ GARAGE SALE: 5560 Chief Noonday Rd., July 9th & 10<h 9am- ? Stove, rangchood. washer, microwave, boy's, girl’s, men's, women's & women's plus size clothing. Toys & lots of misc. GARAGE SALE Shelves, desks, large furniture, mis:. Get­ ting ready to move. Thun, Fri. Sat. July 8, 9. 10; 9-5. 6482 W Irving Rd. Irving and McCann. W..M. . ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604,____________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604, REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604 ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-880-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-^76. {lid I t/tuid / FOUND: 671-4619 Female black Lab. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888 THE TREE MAN COMPANY Expert tree and stump re­ moval: trimming, cabling. Fully insured and workman’s comp. 962-7854,721-8826. MADHOUSE BOUNCERS: INFLATABLE MOONWALK. Parties or pic­ nics. Keeps kids busy. 945-0775 1986 TOYOTA COROLLA, hatchback, stick shift, $700 OBO, 616-795-8739, ask for Mike. FORDTRUCK I979F150.302 V-8 Auto. $750 OBO. 414 S. Jefferson. 616-945-9283 1996 CHEVY Z-71 EX­ TENDED CAB, BLACK, 50,000 MILES, CD PLAYER, LOADED WITH MANY OP­ TIONS! WELL MAIN­ TAINED, LOOKS GREAT! ASKING $19,500. CALL 945­ 9747 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White, power windows, power locks. 6 changer cd player, towing package, well maintained, in great condition inside A out. $ 15,500OBO. 948­ 0502 I h ip Wtnilfd DIE DESIGNER: Auto Cad 14 experience a must. Building and designing experience de­ sired. Experience with line and prog dies, either building or de­ signing. For immediate consid­ eration contact MANPOWER, 127 N. Market Street, Hastings, at 948-3000. (Located behind River Bead TravO. BOE TOOL A DIE ESTIMA­ TOR: Experienced in estimat­ ing of prog and line dies. Esti­ mate actual running of the pro­ duction part also. For immediate consideration contact MAN­ POWER, at 127 N. Market Street, Hastings, at 616-948­ 3000. (Located behind River Bend Travel >. EOE.__________ PLASTIC INJECTION: Man­ power has plastic injection manchine operation positions available at several Southeast companies. Positions are long­ term to possible permanent. Sum­ mer positions also exist! Ail shifts available. Duties include plastic injection machine operation, in­ spection, trim work and packag­ ing. These great opportunities arc going fast. Call MAN­ POWER for more information, 948-3000. EOE. STAFFMARK IS NOW TAK­ ING APPLICATIONS FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS. Both entry and advanced posi­ tions available. Contact Staffmark at 948-8555 ask for Jody, EOE___________________ PERMANENT TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED: CDL Class A required. Ability to pass drug screen. Travel mainly in the tri-state area. If interested and meet these requirements, con­ tact Staffmark 725 W. State St.. Hastings or call 616-948-8555. EOE STATE LICENSED MOTOR­ CYCLE MECHANIC WANTED: Need basic hand tools, uniforms provided, pay­ based on experience. Interested candidates contact StaffMark 725 W. State SL, Hastings 616­ 948-8555 EOE M/F DV. HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093. AUTOMATIC PRESS OP­ ERATORS WANTED: Must be mechanically inclined. In­ dividual with die-setting expe­ rience helpful. 1st and 2nd shift available with growing local company. Temporary to direct terms, interested candidates lit al I Klatt contact StaffMark 725 W. State St., Hastings 616-948-8555 EOE M/F DV,_______________ BARRY COUNTY: 90 acres, 40 tillable Organic with wooded hills, lake frontage, 10 room house. May divide. Call after 6pm. 616-623-832! TORCH LAKE: Affordable acerage 20 miles East ofTra verse City. 2 acres, asphalt road, elec­ tric. beautiful views, minutes from public lake access. $44,900 10% down, $250 per mo. bal­ ance on 11% land contract. KALKASKA (28 MILES WEST OFF 175 GRAYLING). 5 A 10 acres of mature Blue Spruce Pine & Maple hardwoods. Minutes from the Manistee River A thousands of acres of the Pe re Marquette State Forest! Year round road w/electnc, $14,900. Great Lakes Land Company. 616-922-8099. www.greatlakesland.com SEWING POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN HASTINGS: Merit based raises Long term positions. Please contact StaffMark at 948-8555 for more information PRODUCTION WORKERS: STAFFMARK is seeking indi­ viduals who wish to obtain a full-time position with Simpson Industries in Middleville. Com­ petitive wages, excellent benefits upon hire. Positions available temporary to direct. Candidates must possess good work history, have steel-toed boots and be able to pass a drug screen. For imme­ diate consideration call Jodv. or stop in at STAFFMARK 725 W Stale St., (between Subway and Rentway) Hastings. 948-8555 EOE HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-800-426­ 3085 Ext 1400 24hrs ( <»nimiinil\ \atui HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-830­ 611-3766. Rcenutinn 15 FT. SAIL BOAT & TRAILER FOR SALE: $100. 795-4740. ’ Mi\t i Hain tai\ ADOPTION Your baby needs a home, our home needs a baby. Please call Bruce & Barb at 1­ 800-371-0881 or Monica, our adoption worker at 616-384LOSE WEIGHT- AMAZING METABOLISM BREAK­ THROUGH: Quick & Easy! Free samples. Call Dorris at 6) 6­ 248-7707. Help Wanted HUMAN RESOURCES/CUSTOMER SERVICE: A large international corporation has a current opening in its expanding Hastings franchise operation. This opportunity includes exten­ sive interviewing and testing of clients, as well as placement of clients in to appropriate employ­ ment. A high level of phone and customer service work is a por­ tion of daily responsibilities, as well as a variety of administra­ tive work (unempioyement pro­ cessing and worker’s compensa­ tion). Outside sales activity and community involvement may also be added to the position. Candidates should be high en­ ergy individuals who are self­ motivated and definitely team players. This is an immediate, long-term/full-time opportunity and those interested should for­ ward a resume and salary history to the address below, for imme­ diate consideration. Branch Su­ pervisor. AD #659, do Re­ minder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI. 49058. HASTINGS MANPOWER: WE WANT YOU! If you are....reliable, efficient, moti­ vated, cooperative & drag free. For employment opportunities call 948-3000. EEOC HELP WANTED: Part time cashier. Tom’s Market, 241 E. State Rd, Hastings. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St., Freeport, Ml EOE HOMEMAKER, BARRY COUNTY: Part time position (up to 20 hours per week) work­ ing with families providing sup­ port and education in areas of child care, home management and nutrition. Min High school diploma/GED and two years re­ lated training/experience or col­ lege work preferred. Valid Ml Drivers license and driving record which complies with agency policy. Ability to regu­ larly provide out-of-office ser­ vices in unstructured, unpredict­ able situations. Salary range: $8.00 to $9.36. depending upon relevant skills and experience. Submit cover letter and resume no later than July 21. 1999 to Human Resources. W99CS283, Family & Children Services. 1608 Lake Street. Kalamazoo. Ml 49001. EOE Advertise in the BANNER Classifieds! Call 945-9554 for one day served on each of his two con­ victions of third degree criminal sexual conduct. Shade was found guilty at a May 24 jury trial of using force to have sex with an adult, female acquaintance on May 24. He has since filed a motion requesting a new trial. Shade was told he could serve his sen­ tence every other weekend. He was also or­ dered to pay $ 1,000 court costs on each of the two convictions, to serve five years on probation and to have no contact with the victim. At his sentencing Thursday, Assistant Prosecutor Natalie Clinkscales offered an apology to the court and to the victim for not recommending incarceration for Shade between the time he was convicted and the time he was sentenced. To Shade’s credit she said, nothing hap­ pened to the victim during that time "He should be incarcerated and he poses a serious danger to the victim," said Clinkscales, noting that Shade has al­ legedly violated personal protection orders and refuses to admit he committed a crime. "For her safety, incarceration is a way of making (her) safe." But according to defense attorney Bruce Lincoln, Shade is innocent. "Not only do I believe he is no< guilty," said Lincoln, "but I firmly believe he is innocent. Mr. Shade has not done anything to make (the victim) afraid of him." He added that Shade has not violated the personal protection orders, but has had oc­ casion to cross paths with the victim be­ cause they both live in the same, small town. "This was not a brutal rape, where the victim was terrorized," said Fisher before handing down his sentence. "This was a situation where Mr. Shade wanted to have sex with (the victim), she didn’t want it and he didn't listen to her when she said no." Fisher added that Shade has never been in trouble with the law in the past. "And, there is no indication that he poses a threat to anyone else and no indication that he poses a threat to (the victim)," said Fisher. Shade was ordered to register as a sex of­ fender under the Michigan Sex Offender Registration Act "I guess that will be a permanent re­ minder of your temporary feeling in this case," said Fisher. —torMiddiwdMo was sentenced to six months in jail, with credit for 64 days served, on her conviction of vi­ olating probation by leaving the Kalama­ zoo Probation Enhancement Program without permission. KPEP is a half-way house for women. After her release from jail, Watters will be required to report to the "My Sister's House" program in Grand Rapids, said Judge Fisher. • Julie Hensley, 34, of Batt’e Creek, is scheduled to be tried Sept. 27 at 8:30 a.m. on one count of arson for allegedly causing a May 14, 1998 fire that destroyed an As­ syria Township car repair business and two custom mud bog trucks. If convicted, she could spend 20 years in prison. Hensley is currently free on bond. • John Lee Lewis. 31, of Middleville, convicted of delivery of controlled sub­ stances, was sentenced to six months in jail, $1,000 fine, $1,000 in costs and 18 months on probation. He was originally charged with deliver­ ing and manufacturing methamphetamine and marijuana, and of having a bomb in Yankee Springs Township last year. According to information provided by the Barry County Prosecutor's Office, Lewis was charged with delivering marijuana on May 11, methamphetamine on June 1 and possessing with intent to manufacture and/or deliver 20 marijuana plants or more, but less than 200 plants, and of having a dangerous weapon on Sept. 17. The latter two of those charges were dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. Lewis was also ordered to attend sub­ stance abuse counseling and to pay restitu­ tion jointly with co-defendant, Keith Hor­ ton. % The last 60 days of his jail time will be suspended upon successful completion of his probation. • Debra Felps, 36, of Hastings, stood mute to a charge of third offense drunk driving, a felony, and a not guilty plea was entered on her behalf. A pretrial conference is scheduled for to­ day. • Daniel Hammond, 24, of Nashville is scheduled for trial Sept. 21 on charges of failing to register as a sex offender, of pro­ viding alcohol to minors, of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and of being an habitual offender. • Chris Fclzke, 20, of Nashville, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to be in his residence between 12 a.m. and b a.m. and by driving under the influence of alcohol on May 19. 1999. He is scheduled to be sentenced on the conviction Sept. 2. POILICE * ■ ■ Two arrested after search for suspected car thieves HASTINGS - A Michigan State Police tracking dog search in the 500 block of Green Street early July 7 led to the arrest of an Oceana County couple for suspected vehicle theft, according to Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leoiy. Leedy said the officers were dispatched to the area to investigate a suspicious situation and arrived to find a pickup truck which had been reported stolen from Oceana County. . "With assistance from the Michigan State Police tracking dog from Wayland, the suspects were located and arrested,* Leedy said. Inside the truck, police found a number of tans including compact disk players which apparently had been stolen from other vehicles. "Residents that have found their vehicles or outbuildings to have been vandalized are urged to call their respective law enforcement agencies." said Leedy, who had no other information al press time. "We don't know the number of victims involved. We're still trying to piece it together." Tie couple was also arrested on outstanding bench warrants from Wyoming and East Grand Rapids. Boy in fair condition after July 4 boating accident RUTLAND TOWNSHIP ■ A 14-year-old Alto boy who suffered during a boating accident on Algonquin Lake July 4. is listed io lair Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, according to a press Joh tson of the Barry County Sheriffs Department Marine Patrol Drvisioni Johnson said Chad Frisbie was hurt at about 3 p.m. when he swimming platform of a boat operated by Greg Janeschek, 38 apparently put the boat into reverse causing the propeller t The incident remains under investigation. Changes sought in theft of HASTINGS - Two juvenile males and one 17-year-old ms connection with the theft of a man's gold, diamond ring, a a hair dryer at the Pennock Health and Wellness Center June 30, act report by the Hastings City Police Department. Officers were notified the ring was missing after the owner report take the ring with him after working out at the fitness center and an tint facility employees were unable to locate the ring in the locker. ■ ... Another man reported to the center that his sunglasses were also a locker, police said. A 16-year-old male who had been a guest of another juvecdle center the night the ring was stolen was found to have the mat _ residence. He also was found to have the sunglasses and the missing hair police said. The ring's owner told police he does not wish to press charges because be is relieved to have the ring back. The incident will be reviewed by the Barry postible charges against the three. Hastings man arrested for HASTINGS - A 35-ycar-old Hastings man is facir _ . _ degree fleeing and eluding and a misdemeanor count of resisting and cbrlructing police for allegedly running from Hastings City Police Offices Lowell Wilde July Kenneth Redman is being held in the Barry County Jail on $7,500 bond awtiting a July 14 preliminary examination in Barry County's 56-1 District Court. Wilde attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Redman's vehicle at about 5 a.nt after he was asked by the Barry County Sheriffs Department to look for the car entering Hastings on South Hanover Street Deputies were apparently looking for a car matching the description of Redman's after they allegedly received a repost of a man leaving the acene at aa accident. to a short distance to a private driveway on Marshall Street and fled on f Redman was located al home later that day and was arrested after cha authorized the following day by the Bany County Prosecutor's office. 14-yr. old may be charged with assaulting mom B ALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A domestic assault charge is being sought against a 14-year-old Hastings girl who allegedly struck her mother in the eye with her fist during an argument June 29, according to a renort by the Bany County Sheriffs Department. Police said the disagreement began when the girl allegedly began shouting profanities at her mother and her mothci's boyfriend for turning off her music, which they said she refused to turn down. Tlie mother told police she tried to talk to the girl about her language and the confrontation escalated into a verbal argument inside their home. The argument became more intense after the couple unplugged the home's telephones after the girl received a call during the argument, the mother told deputies. Tic girl then went to her room and locked the door to prevent her mother from unplugging her phone. After the boyfriend used a key to open the bedroom door and told her to take a walk, the girl reportedly "went nuts* and punched her mother in the left eye with her fist The girl was not arrested and the charge is still pending. Golf clubs stolen from pickup truck TKORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A set of golf clubs stored in the box of a pickup truck on private property June 27 was discovered missing the next day, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriff's L-partmcnt. The clubs and bag, worth more than $400, had been covered with a tarp which was slso used to cover a tool box and fire gear, police said. Only the clubs were taken. Police have no suspects and the incident remains under investigation. Lug nuts removed from parked car YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A man who parked his car in the Amber Inn parking lot early June 23 returned later to discover that the fug nuts on both drivers side wheels had been removed, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The man said he parked the 88 Oldsmobile at about 3 a-m.. wailed for his girlfriend to roller blade to his location, then the pair spent about two hours skating in the area. The victim told police he returned to his car at about 5 a.m. and discovered the problem when the front tire fell off as he attempted to leave the parking lot The incident caused the sheet metal on the fender to cave, he told police. The man was able to use lug nuts from the other wheels to lake the vehicle home and upon his return to the lot later, the victim found the missing lug nuts under a bush next to the restaurant Police have no suspects. I �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 8, 1999 Hastings couple hurt in truck-motorcycle accident by Shelly Salser Staff Writer Jim and Barbi Cronovcr are deeply grateful tor the kindness of strangers who formed a human circle around them as they lie injured on a busy Hastings street Saturday morning, June 26. The Hastings couple had hired a babysitter for their three children and were heading out of town on their 1988 Harley Classic motorcycle to spend the day to­ gether attending the Montrose Jefferson Starship concert near Fremont. Instead, they spent the day with aches and pains at the Pennock Hospital Emer­ gency Room undergoing x-rays. "We were in the far right lane in front of Arby's when she pulled out of Plumb's," said Barbi of how the accident occurred. "Her front headlight hit my leg and the bike. It totally caught us off guard." Jim and Barbi, who were wearing helmets, hit the pavement, both suffering bruises and sore pel vises, backs and muscles. Page students’ quilts on display at Van Andel by Patricia Johns Suff Writer Two of the quilts made by Page Elemen­ tary fourth-graders arc on display through Oct. 1 at the Van Andel Museum Center, Students in Kim Chausow's class at Page Elementary School in the Thornapple Kellogg School district have been creating classroom quilts since 1995, when Chase Goodin was a student in the class. The project began when his mother Nancy asked what she could do to help and the project has just grown since then. Both Chausow and Goodin believe that the display of two quilts is an honor, but the more exciting part has been working with the individual children. Chausow stressed that the project in­ cludes math and social studies skills, as well as working on cooperative learning. Quilts have in the past included as their subject Michigan resources and symbols, the capitc 1 and government, seasons, motto and one quilt noted the stations on the Un­ derground Railroad in Michigan. Costs of the quilts are underwritten by the PTO and parents and grandparents come in and help. Both Chausow and Goodin say they have refined their technique since the first one and now it is almost "easy" to do. "People just started coming out of the restaurants and formed a human circle around us, for the love of strangers," said Barbi. "It was beautiful.” Nearly 10 people in all surrounded them, stopping traffic to prevent Jim and Barbi from being hit by the cars in the busy, four-lane business district. Though Jim admits he loves his bike, he loves his wife more and immediately scrambled to make sure she was all right. "I was a little stunned," he said. "I crawled to my wife to see what was going on with her. My motorcycle is my real love, too, but that was secondary compared to her." The couple said they did not recognize any of the strangers who protected them and would like to express their gratitude. "I'd like to thank them all," said Barbi. Jim and Barbi sold their first bike and moved to Hastings six years ago to raise a family. They had only recently bought the Harley. ‘ As a motorcycle enthusiast, I sort of get shunned, though I’m a family man," he said. "But I'd never seen anything like that. People do come together." Jim was impress'd with the warmth and compassionate care given them by the ambulance personnel as well, he said. It remains to be determined whether the bike is a total loss, said Jim. Dawn Mater, 32, of Nashville who was crossing West State Street to Cass Street in her pickup truck when the accident oc­ curred, was not hurt in the crash. She was issued a citation by the Hastings City Police Department. Jim has not been able to return to his job in Grand Rapids since the incident and will likely be laid up for another three weeks, he said. Barbi walks with a cane while she recovers. "It’s weird how one incident can completely change your whole life," said Jim. One hurt in automobile accident at ‘three bridges’ One person was hurt and eight others escaped injury June 30 when a car driven by an Eaton Rapids woman allegedly ran a stop sign at M-66 south of Nashville, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Police said Natalie Lynn Steward, 18, was eastbound on Lawrence Road at about 4 p.m. when she entered the path of a northbound car, driven by Elizabeth Ann Cornwell, 45, of Nashville. The impact caused Steward's car to flip onto the passenger side. Cornwell's vehicle then crashed into another car, driven by Laura Ann Malone, 45, of Nashville who was stopped at a westbound stop sign on Lawrence Road. Steward was not hurt and was issued a citation for failing to yield the right of way, according to police. Also unhurt was one of Steward's passengers. Christopher Thomas Steward. 16, who was reportedly not wearing a seat belt. Suffering minor injuries was John Anthony Steward, 12, who was wearing a seat belt Unhurt in Cornwell's car was Christina Serrano, 13, of Columbia, Tenn., and Ronald Eugene Cornwell, 60, of Nashville. All three were wearing seal belts. Uninjured in Malone's car were Lindsay Anne Malone, 13, of Nashville and Kailey Marie Smith, 12, of Nashville. All three were also wearing seat belts. Beat the Heat with these... 1999 GMC JIMMY SEE 1999 SUNFIRE SEDAN Was $32,926 CD & CASSETTE, EURO ROE SUSPENSION, LOADED TILT, CRUISE. CD PLAYER, A/C SPOILER WAS $15,550 *27,89221‘ •36 MOS$1800 DUE Al 9GMNG LOW KE PLUS TAX » PLATES 1999 SIERRA 4X4 SIT ATTENTION GM EMPLOYEES EXT. CAB, TOTTED GLASS, 5300 V-8. AUTOMATIC, CASSETTE A CD. 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SALES • DENISE PAPP, SALES Call (616) 948-8000 Today toll free 1-888-494-5539 SAILS HOURS: Mon. & Wed. until 8; Tues., Thurs., Fri. until 6; Saturday until 3 SERVICE HOURS: Mon. 8 Wed. 8-7; Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-07-15.pdf a485a50fed9390cb5aee91ff0e424a08 PDF Text Text 147th County Fair begins Saturday Reporter reflects on plane flight Bomb threat student re-admitted See Story on Page 5 See Story on Page 15 See Story on Page 18 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastes PUfUJC uSRaRY ANNER ______ Civil War Muster this weekend More thin 1,400 reenacwra win recreate the Bittie of Mooacacy ind other aspects of Civil War-era life Saturday and Sunday it Historic Chariton Park. Event hoars ire 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 pxn. Sundiy. Saturday's battle will be fought on 100 acres of rolling terrain. The reenactment also features a Soldiers' Relief Fair, a military parade, a Saturday evening dance, night firing of artillery. • candle lantern tour of the battlefield and shopping on Sutler's Row. The activities are nestled against the park's 17-boilding recreated village of the past. The Sth Regiment Held Band will entertain all day Saturday. Admission is $3 for adults 13 and over and $2 for children between 5 and 12; children 4 and under are free. The park is located off M-79, ..si.— —— maul a^iara .... tBetween Tnawnp ana rwftsnvuie. Swing concert features 1940s Music of 1940s’ swing artists will be the focus of the Lake Odessa Area Ans Commission's annual concert under the sura at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 29 at the Lake Odessa Village Park. Swing dance instruction will precede the concert at 7 p.m. The Grand River Big Band will provide the concert music. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Admission is free, but donations art: accepted. ‘Tom Sawyer’ in local towns The Youth Theater Guild of the Thornapple Arts Council will present a play about Tom Sawyer tonight (July 15) at the Middleville Peace Reformed Church and Friday at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. Both performances are at 7 p.m. Previous performances were held this week in Nashville and Delton. Nominations needed for PAT Every year the Barry County Tutoring Committee recognizes an outstanding individual or group with the PAT (Positive Action for Tomorrow) Award. Nominations are welcome from all residents of the county. Any person or or­ ganization that has done useful and valuable work to improve or enhance the future of Barry County can be nominated. Entry forms, as printed in the Reminder this week, may be completed, cut out and mailed to the Cooperative Extension Office. Nominations also may be faxed (948-3323) to the office. Additional forms are available at the Extension Office in the Courts and Lew Building in Hastings. AH nominations must be submined by the deadline. Friday, July 30. yfdditionAl NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 ______ THURSDAY, JULY 15,1899 VOLUME 148, NO. 28 News Briefs: ____ WCUKi »AH8*3 price scr Compromise paves way for new shelter by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Humane Society, rather than the County Board of Commissioners, is going to build the new 4,000-square-foot shelter, according toa compromise agreement. Construction may begin as early as Au­ gust. After four written drafts and lots of give and take, the compromise w is reached regarding who will build the new Barry County animal shelter and how construc­ tion details, legal aspects and financing will be handled. The Society will sell the building to the county for the county's share of the cost, which has now jumped from $150,000 to $175,000. However, the additional $25,000 will come from the county's restricted revenue fund for the shelter. That fund has been generated by private donations and the So­ ciety had been counting on that revenue for the project. A Dec. 31 deadline, imposed by the County Board, to complete the project has been scrapped in the compromise. Volun­ teers will now have a year to finish the work and perhaps even a 90-day extension on top of that, if needed. Commissioners and a volunteer group known as the County Animal Shelter 2000 Committee have been at odds with each other over the project, which has been spearheaded by volunteers who have raised more than $’50,000 for the proposed $300,000 structure. Through a previous agreement with volunteers, the county was supposed to be in charge of construction af­ ter the funds were raised, but the committee decided it wanted to see the project to com­ pletion and had lined up a lot of volunteer labor and materials. Flying High in the Hastings Sky... The Red Baron Squadron made a special trip to Hastings Tuesday in an event sponsored by Tony's Pizza, Felpausch and J-Ad Graphics. The Red Barons flew into Hastings on their way the Muskegon Airshow this weekend. More photos from the fly-in can be found on page 3 along with a story and additional pictures on page 15. (Photos by Perry Hardin) See SHELTER, continued page 16 Breakdown in system delays tornado siren in Middleville by Shelly Sober Staff Writer Human error at the Michigan State Po­ lice Special Operations Division was to blame for a 22 minute delay in the sound­ ing of a tornado warning siren in Mid­ dleville early Friday, according to division dispatcher Jim Lorenz. "We dropped the ball," said Lorenz. "We had so many weather alerts going on at the same time and we had a stack of them pil­ ing up about three inches thick. We missed notifying Barry County just by a hair. We're sorry it happened and we're taking steps to make sure it doesn't happen again." Lorenz explained that warnings received from the National Weather Service are transmitted via the Law Enforcement In­ formation Network computer to designated recipients using a letter code. The dispatcher sending the message inad­ vertently omitted the letter code designating Barry County as a recipient of the LEIN message containing the tornado warning, he said. According to National Weather Service Meteorologist Walt Felver, radar at their Grand Rapids office detected rotation during a severe thunderstorm over southwest, lower Michigan. "It was moving northeast over Allegan and Wayland," said Felver. "We issued a tornado warning for Allegan County first, and then Barry County after that." Felver said the radar indicated the possi­ ble tornado was in the air five miles west of Middleville and 15 miles west of Hast­ ings and that the warning was issued at 2:37 a.m. According to Barry County Central Dis­ patch Director Charles Nystrom, his de­ partment received the LEIN message regard­ ing the Allegan County warning at 2:28 a.m. but never received the warning affect­ ing Barry County. "At 2:54 a.m., Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Karl Vlietstra, who was in the Or- Cooley is new Hastings Middle School principal Christopher Cooley, who has served as assistant principal at Hastings Middle School for the past two years, has been ap­ pointed middle school principal. He replaces Michael Spahr, who left the district to become principal of Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. Prior to coming to Hastings, Cooley was a middle school social studies and elec­ tives teacher in Wyoming Public Schools, Wyoming. Mich., where he worked since 1989. In addition to his teaching responsibili­ ties in Wyoming. Cooley was a member of the school improvement team at Newhall Middle School, was the school's video club advisor and intramural director, and was the assistant varsity baseball coach for Wyoming Park High School. At Hastings Middle School, Cooley has been co-chair of the team responsible for the school's accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, has chaired the committee that developed a new student discipline policy that will be implemented next year, and has been involved in several other school im­ provement projects. Cooley has also had business experience working as an account executive at MacDonald Broadcasting in Saginaw, Mich., and as the director of admissions and placement for Rice Aviation Training in Houston. He earned his BS from Central Michigan University with a major in speech commu­ nications and minor in history. He also has a bachelor of applied arts in broadcasting from CMU and a master’s in educational leadership from Grand Valley State University. Christopher Cooley angeville area, monitored Kalamazoo's ra­ dio traffic and heard that Barry County was affected by a warning," said Nystrom. "He called us by radio and we had no informa­ tion, so we called the National Weather Service to verify and they said, 'oh. yes.'" At 2:56 a.m., Barry County 911 dis­ patchers Phyllis Wilson and Kathy New­ man broadcast the warning to all designated agencies. Thomapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices Chief Bob Woodard said he was noti­ fied just prior to 3 a.m. that a tornado warning was in effect. "They tone us out and we come to the station and set off the sirens." said Woodard, who activated Middleville's siren at just after 3 a.m. "There is no county­ wide alert that automatically sets off the sirens. They call the fire departments to go to their stations." Woodard said his next move was to acti­ vate his local skywam weather spotters. "No one saw a thing," said Woodard, adding that his department received no re­ ports of damage. At 3:14 a.m., the National Weather Ser­ vice issued another LEIN message, which was received by Barry Central Dispatch, canceling the tornado warning. Middleville resident John Weesie ex­ pressed concern about the more than 20 minute delay between the time the warning was issued and the time the siren was sounded. Weesie was sleeping when he received a telephone call from his sister, Monique VanPutten in Kentwood. "She was up with her baby during the storm and had seen on the T.V. that a tor­ nado was coming to Middleville,” said Weesie. "I turned on my television and sure See BREAKDOWN, cont. page 17 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday July 15, 1999 Support strong for new library building, study reveals by Shelly Sulser Stctf Writer The Hastings community has the poten­ tial to contribute $2.2 million to $2.5 mil­ lion to build a new public library, though a major obstacle could be competition from other community fundraising efforts such as a proposed new Commission on Aging building project, according to a recent study. The Breton Group of Grand Rapids con­ ducted a feasibility study on the proposed NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) ‘A Day in the Garden/ July 24 Four private gardens will be showcased for the public during the second annual garden walk tour, called "A Day in the Garden.” Sat­ urday, July 24. The Thomapple Garden Club is sponsoring the event, which will benefit the new Hastings Public Library, the beautification of the greater Hastings area and the garden club. Tickets are $5 per person and children under five are free. Rain or shine, the garden tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gardens to be featured are at the Hastings homes of Dr. Kenneth and Lee Merriman, 720 W. Woodlawn; Larry and Bariene Baum. 660 Indian Hills Drive; Stan and Dondra Kirk­ endall, 921 S. Jefferson; and al the Woodland home of Ray and Louise Diehl, 8356 Davenport Rd. Tickets are available at Barry County Area Chamber of Commece. Jonny Conoon's 'estaurant, AlFresco and Drcisbach Motors. An outdoor gospel music festival at the Nashville Assembly of God Church, with a free dinner on the grounds, win be held Saturday, July 17. beginning at noon. Eleven different groups and soloists will be singing during the afternoon. Among the performers are Fresh Fire, a co-ed group from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. They will be performing music, drama and mime. Last Call, a ladies duo from Hint, will sing a variety of Christian music, including songs by the popular groups Point of Grace and Sierra. The Wholly Braille of Hastings will combine drama and music in their performance. Members of the duo are Ed Englerth. who recently released a solo CD, and Steve Reid, who will be presenting his original drama of Simon Peter, which he recently performed in New York. Mr Blues, a singer, songwriter, harmonica player and humorist from Otsego will be headlining the afternoon. There is no admission charge for the event. Those attending should bring their own lawn chairs. Games will also be available. Nashville Assembly of God is located at 803 Reed St. Nashville. For more in­ formation. call (517) 852-9819. Parachute team to appear at Fair The United States Army's parachute team - the Golden Knights - will make a special appearance Monday. July 19 at the Barry County Fair in Hastings. Their performance, scheduled to occur between 5:30-6:30 p.m., is being sponsored by the Great Lakes Army Recruiting Battalion. Considered the world's best parachute team, the Golden Knights are now in their 40th year of performing aerial acrobatics and precision landings at locations throughout the world. Weather permitting, the Knights will grace the sky over Hastings and land inside the fairground's racetrack. Visitors to the fair may view the landing from the grandstand, however the stands will be cleared immediately following the jump to set up for the 8 p.m. start of the fair’s demolition derby. library construction Iasi May by interview­ ing 55 people. Library Director Barbara Schondelmayer told the Hastings City Council on Monday. Another potential cog in the project is the lack of an agreement between Rutland and Hastings townships and the City of Hastings on how the library would be op­ erated. said Schondelmayer. "At this time, the planning committee is working very well together, and we believe the agreement wi’l be concluded in the next Blues on tap TONIGHT A special night of blues acoustic music featuring the Loaded Dice Acoustic Trio and friends will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. July 15 al Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. From the Kalamazoo area. Loaded Dice's acoustic trio is a spin-off of the electric Loaded Dice band. Playing as a trio since 1997, they have released one CD using harmonica, acoustic guitar and piano as inskuments. Arby's is located at 911 W. Stale St. Seating at the Showcase is available on a first come basis. Sidewalk Sale starts Friday Downtown Hastings will have a festive flair Friday and Saturday as the annual Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sales return with nearly 100-percent merchant participation plus entertainment and food. The sales will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. A slate of entertainers will be on stage on South Jefferson Street, which will be closed to traffic between Court and Slate streets. Performing Friday are Ric Castleman at 11:30 a.m., sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council; Jefferson Street Jive, featuring Doug Acker, performing oldies at 1 p.m; Nathan Robbe, vocalist, at 2: 30 p.m; New Life Assembly, 3 P rcr&UtojfrwiMt 3:45p?m; Taylorcd Pmies country and gospinMkRMl:30 tfir p.m, Wings of a Prayer at 6 p.m; Tim and Colleen Acker round out the day with vocal and guitar music at 7 p.m. On stage Saturday are Josh Doe on the saxophone at 10:30 a.m; Steve Rohr with a juggling and magic show at 11:30 a.m; The Revue drama club performing excerpts from "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown," at noon; Sultana Dancers, Mideast belly dance group, 12:30 p.m; Les Jazz with big band music, 1 p.m; Rumpiestump, contemporary variety with creative arrangements. 2 p.m; Dan Walldorf, guitar/vocals, 3 p.m: and Violent Cradle, classic rock, 4 p.m. Food vendors on hand will be Mexican Connexion, the County Seat, Jonny Conoon's and Bob's Grill. Also selling food will be The Order of the Eastern Star and the Knights of Columbus. The Hastings Public Library will join the festivities with a lent book sale on the courthouse lawn. Top homemaker nominees sought Nominations are being taken for the "Homemaker of the Year" award, which will be presented during the Barry County Fair, July 17-24. The Homemaker of the Year winner will be announced during Ladies Day, July 22. However, nominations must be received at the fair office by July 5. Selection will be based on fair par­ ticipation, variety of interests, com­ munity involvement, enthusiasm, neat appearance and communication skills. The winner will receive $100 and will represer’ Barry County during the Michigan State Fair this fall in De­ troit The second place prize is $50. Applications are available in the 1999 Fair Book, which may be ob­ tained at the Michigan State Univer­ sity Extension pffice in Hastings or at the County Fair office, located on the fairgrounds between Hastings and Mid­ dleville on M-37. Women also can en­ ter themselves in the Homemaker Award competition. A homemaker interview reception will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18. and attendance is mandatory for appEcants who wish to be considered for the award. The reception will be held in the picnic pavilion on the fair­ grounds. Homemaker applicants must be a participant in the Barry County Fair. couple of months." she said. "It is our judgment." reported the Breton Group, "that these limitations may be mit­ igated by prompt resolution of the gover­ nance and funding issue and strategic tim­ ing of the capital campaign. Toward that end. legal approval of the proposed joint participation by the City of Hastings. Rut­ land and Hastings Charter townships should be completed as quickly as possi­ ble." The study also pointed out that library constituents should be kept informed as the process moves forward and that the fundraising campaign should be launched "well in advance of other capital campaigns to avoid direct competition" and to "take advantage of current public awareness and momentum." Favorable factors were found to be visi­ bility and community pride, along with growth in the area, the "highly praised staff, the library's hospitality, the variety of programs and the well respected library board." Schondelmayer added. The Breton Group reported that its evalu­ ation of fundraising potential assumes the following: • The City of Hastings and the Hastings Public Library Board are committed to ob­ taining legal approval of the proposed gov­ ernance and funding agreement wilh Rut­ land and Hastings Charter townships. • The City of Hastings and the Hastings Public Library Board are committed to ini­ tiating a capital campaign to raise funds for the new library as quickly as possible. • The campaign will include a grassrootsstyle effort, focusing on individual donors, community groups and civic organizations, as well as major gifts from individuals, businesses and foundations. • The campaign will be led by a group of individuals who arc representative of the broad spectrum of the Hastings communi­ ty’s leadership citizenry. • The Library Board staff will initiate a thorough and effective education and com­ munication program to broaden support for the campaign and the library. The library staff and friends are mounting a campaign to move into a new facility soon because the current building just can't hold everything they want to do any more. A recent drive to form a district library fizzled when the two townships balked because both township boards felt unfair funding methods were implied. The city has yet to decide what to do with the current structure once the library moves out. Council members voted Mon­ day to send a letter to the Downtown De­ velopment Authority stating the city will leave the property alone until the DDA has had an opportunity to present a proposal. The DDA asked at the June 28 meeting for right of first refusal on the building. "I feel that if the DDA has an interest in it, they should be able to put forth a plan on how they would use the property," said City Manager Howard Penrod. "To date, the DDA has made a fairly general request. I would think the city should have a plan on how it would like the property used." In other business, the council unani­ mously agreed to scrap a plan to create a special assessment roll for construction of paving, curb and gutter on East Marshall Street from South Jefferson Street to South Michigan Avenue and on South Michigan Avenue between East Qinion Street and East Marshall Street. Total cost of the project was estimated at $99,951. The city was to pay $33,317 and the property owners were going to be billed $66,634 via special assessment according to benefit. Opposition to the cost by affected prop­ erty owners prompted the defeat of the pro­ posed project. Resident Don Bechtel, who owns 330feet of frontage, would have been assessed a total of $15,143 over 10 years. "Even at $2,000 a year, I just can't jus tify that cost." said Bechtel. "Is there any way we could get better dust control?" City Engineer Jeff Mansfield said dust control is applied two times each year which Bechtel said is too infrequent Resident Peter Thomas of 1009 S. Jef­ ferson also balked at the proposed $9,100 he would have been assessed and read a let­ ter from Rick and Jill Zwiemikowski stal­ ing their opposition. The council also voted to vacate a por­ tion of South Benton Street right-of-way, south of West Clinton Street and adjacent to the Hastings High School property. Hastings man to serve as missionary in Peru by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Every college football player probably dreams of having a starting position on a collegiate team. Jim Bailey Jt. of Hastings has that op­ portunity this fall on Adrian College's grid team, but he's leaving it behind for two years. Instead, Jim is headed to Peru where he will serve a*A,nWjJnaiy far. the Chyrch of Jesus ChrisUa^Day-Saints. *! knovMtdbs* fcaily important to spread the Gospel to people who might not ever get a chancy to hear it,* Jim said. "I know it's what I'm supposed to be doing. "I know that my family will be blessed for it, supporting me on my mission...It will be real rewarding. I'm just excited. I hope I meet the people that I'm supposed to meet, and they will be understanding," be said. The mission field district, where he will serve, includes rural and city life - descen­ dants of the Inca, who live high in the An­ des Mountains, and residents of Trujillo, which has a population of 800,000. "I really hope that I gain a lot responsi­ bility out of this," said 19-year-old Jim. "I hope it really opens my eyes to how good we actually have it." His parents, Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jim and Debbie Bailey, hosted an open house Wednesday at their Boulder Drive home so friends and neighbors could say good-bye to Jim Jr. and wish him good luck. Those who couldn't attend that event are still welcome to stop by and visit with Jim before he leaves, his mother said. Prior to flying to Peru. Jim leaves Sat­ urday for Salt Lake City, Utah where he'll spend eight weeks at a mission training 'enter "learning the language and a little about the culture and things like that." He has already absorbed three years of Spanish at Hastings High School, where he graduated in 1998, and a semester of Spanish at Adrian College. Jim, an Eagle Scout, is well-known in the Hastings area because of his football and singing talents. At Hastings High, he played football (tackle and center) for four years and was co-captain his senior year. He threw shot and discus in track and also was co-captain of that team in his senior year. He also per­ formed in the school's musicals all four years and was junior assistant troop master for Boy Scout Troop 74. At Adrian College. Jim earned a varsity letter playing left guard during his fresh­ man year, and his coaches had asked him to be part of the starting line-up this fall. However. Jim has wanted to be a mis­ sionary since he was "little" and when the Peru offer came in April, he didn't hesitate to say yes. "It's something I've been encouraged to do since I was little by my parents," Jim said. "It’s not a (church) requirement, but a lot of kids chose to do it From his Hastings church, some of the young men are already serving as mission­ aries in Brazil. Ontario, Canada; Ogden, Utah and Mexico. Another is getting ready to go to Chile. "Wc all grew up together and now we're going on our missions," Jim said. "When I come back. I’ll be able to start right up and play football (in college). That will be fun," he said. Academically, when he returns to Adrian, Jim plans to major in both business administration and Spanish to prepare, perhaps, for an international business career. When he applied to be a missionary, Jim requested a foreign country, but he didn't know where his destination would be. "...It’s like a surprise when you get it (the notification letter)," he said. Jim Bailey Jr. The letter, from the Peru Mission Presi­ dent, told Jim to "be prepared for two tough, demanding, exciting and rewarding years...You will be challenged, sometimes almost to tears, but you will succeed, stand taller, and grow as you serve the wonderful people of Peru. There are many families waiting for you to teach them the Gospel." The church's Peru mission has about 165 missionaries and half are native Spanish speakers, most of whom are Peruvians. When Jim arrives in Peru, be will be paired with another missionary for a com­ panion. "I could get paired up with somebody who speaks 100 percent Spanish when I get down there," Jim said. "That could be a challenge." Housing accommodations are arranged for the missionaries, and Jim noted that “I wont spend all my time in one place. HI go to different villages and the big city of Trujillo, north of Lima right on the coast. The Inca ruins are there. Til spend time with a different compan­ ion every four or five months in different areas." he said. Noting that Peru is a poor country, Jim said he has a friend who is serving there now in a village of about 1,000 people. "He (the friend) said he takes bucket showers. "It will be an experience. I'm excited," Jim said. While in Peru, "as far as I know. I’ll get up about 6 a.m. and be in bed by about 10 p.m. every night. Every area is different there." In some of the more rural villages, Jim expects that he will "do more teaching and working with just the kids. Our church does family home evenings and that's on Monday nights...you're supposed to set aside Monday night or if that's not conve­ nient set aside another night for the family to get together. That's a good thing and something my friend is doing right now. All the kids are coming on Monday night. There's a lot of teaching that's going on. teaching the Gospel." He may have the opportunity lo venture into the Rain Forest, too. His mission district stretches from Cajamarca lo the north and to Huaraz (an eight hour drive from Trujillo) in the south. Jim said his dad bought a lot of books about Peru, and be has obtained informa­ tion about the country on the Internet. "I want to learn as much as I can so I'm not completely ignorant when I get there," Jim said. He won't be taking a lap-top computer or any other high tech paraphernalia with him because "a lot of these places don't even have (indoor running) water." "The church has someone do all the laundry for us because they don't want us to be in the river to wash our own laundry because we coulu pick up all the bacteria that other pcop’e are used to," Jim said. Someone will do all the cooking loo "to make sure that everything is cooked right and we don’t get sick. We have to brush our teeth wilh bot.led water and boil any water that we use. It's going to be a big change - (some) dirt floors and straw mats to lay on. See BAILEY, continued page 12 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 15 1999 - Page 3 Stearman Squadron flies into town... Fred Jacobs and the J-Ad contest winners, Brian WaJers and Gary Christie, stand with the Red Baron pilots. An aerial shot over Hastings Includes the courthouse, the courts and law building and the Hastings City Bank. The Red Baron Aerobatics team is shown here at the Hastings Airport. Down on the runway, autographs are signed by the Red Baron bi-p!anes. A Stearman Squadron pilot signs an autograph tor an area fan. Hungry pizza fans stand in line for a tasty Red Baron pizza slice. The pilots gave the crowd an up dose look at their airplanss. A crowd of thousands came out to get autographs and see the planes. One of ths Red Baron pilots signs a t-shirt tor a young fan. Perfect day for flying as 'he Red Barons take to the air during Tuesday's show. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 15. 1999 LETTERS FROM OUR READERS... Science is not the enemy of religion To the editor: In the I July issue of the Hastings banner. Charles Curtis wrote of the social implica­ tions of teaching what he called “Darumism ” He paints science out to be an enemy of religion, society and compassion. Curtis makes natural selection out to be a compet­ ing “religion” when calling it “Darwinism." Nothing could be further from the truth. The Theory of Natural Selection, the the­ ory for which Charles Darwin was the first to put to writing is just that, a theory. It is the theory that best describes what has tran­ spired in the past using the information we have ga‘hered from nature (DNA, fossils, etc.). Many ideas of Darwin have since been disproved. Self-correction is the beauty of science, hypothesis are tested and retested to check their validity. If a better theory comes along that is provable and makes the best use of evidence, then that would be the more accu­ rate theory. If a factually based theory were to explain our past better than natural selec­ tion, then I would subscribe to that idea. Curtis has the details warped in order to portray this theory as a license to kill. Nat­ ural selection works on adaptation, not murder. If a species mutates, (this event usually taking generations, we aren’t dis­ cussing Hollyw'ood's science), and the mutation may somehow' slowly enable the species-to vary from its biological relatives, it may fly faster, grow spines for protextion, or increase the size of the brain in order to make up for a lack of strength or any other advantage. If the older species can not com­ pete for food, or adapt to a changing envi­ ronment, it dies. In a food web that often involves killing out of metabolic necessity, not rationalized murder. The scientific community is not some secret society, but an open borderless dia­ logue of journals, magazines, articles. Where is the justice? To the editor: The Court News section of the July 8 Banner reported that a man “was found guilty at a May 24 jury trial of using force to have sex with a female acquaintance ” He was sentenced to one year in jail, which he can serve every other weekend, plus court costs, probation, and ordered to have no contact with the victim. “This was not a brutal rape, where the victim was terrorized,” said Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. “This was a situation where he wanted to have sex with the victim, she didn’t want it and he didn’t listen to her when she said no.” Now- where 1 come from, nonconscnsual sex is rape. Even a nonbrutal rape is still rape. This woman was raped, and all her convicted rapist gets is jail every other weekend? Another news item reported that a woman watched as her son kidnapped and beat a girl “to within an inch of her life” then dropped the girl off at a gas station. She received one year’s probation, after which she can plead to a lesser charge, and the punk got a year in jail? I’m disappointed and angry. Judge Fish­ er. What if either victim had been your daughter, your wife, or even your mother? How many rapes is one allowed to commit in Barry County? How many times can you beat up 14 year old girls and plead guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder before you do prison time? Where is the justice? Cathy Cole Hastings shows, schools, almost any media. There arc no uniform ideas, disagreement and attempting to disprove theories arc the beauty of science. But one thing the major­ ity of people in science will agree with is that it is ndiculous to implement a biologi­ cal theory onto one involving human soci­ ety. Blaming the biological theory for racist and self-improvement peoples’ actions is ruling out an idea that has nothing to do with the social setting. Some (I stress that word) scientists in the early 20th century, and even some racists today find validity in “Social Darwinism," but this would be the same as condemning Christianity because some people interpret­ ed the Bible in allowing slavery and justi­ fied murder. There was murder and vio­ lence long before Darwin published his books a century' ago, and a large number was justified with religious meanings. I don’t blame the religions for a few ignorant and intolerant people's misinterpretations. There is absolutely no reason science should be seen as the enemy of religion. Pope John Paul II has said, "Science can purify religion from error and superstition; religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes. Lach can draw the oth­ er into a wider world, a world in which both can flourish... Such bridging ministries must be nurtured and encouraged.” 1 have many Christian friends who believe the theory of natural selection is valid, and that God created the world. The word “metaphor” comes to their minds when thinking of Genesis. Understanding the facts all around us in our world and being aware of our biological past takes nothing from their belief that Jesus of Nazareth was the Christ and their faith. Science is something to embrace. True, it is a double-edged sword with conse­ quences, but it is also a self-correcting process and certainly not something to ignore. Jason Windes Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Budding, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456^531. Rick Tormeia, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. OrangeviHe, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144 District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Sewer plant improves, evening meetings set To the editor: ® ......... By popular demand, this letter is to noti­ fy customers of tnc Southwest Barry Coun­ ty Sewer and Water Authority of evening meetings. On a trial basis, quarterly evening meet­ ings arc now scheduled for the last month of each quarter (March, June, September and December). These meetings will be held at the Barry Township Hall at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of these months. All other meetings are still held at 9 a.m. For the past two years, the plant's effluent has improved considerably. Total inorganic nitrogen (TIN) violations totaled 83 for 1997 and the plant’s effluent averaged 9.7 mgl-, well over the permit limit of 5. For 1998, the plant’s effluent experienced only 17 TIN violations and averaged 3.6 mg/L, well below the permit limit of 5. For the first half of 1999, the plant's effluent expe­ rienced 20 TIN violations and has averaged 3.9 mg/L. Plant improvements this year have included: installing two dissolved oxygen probes and controllers to better monitor and control oxygen levels within the reactors, and the replacement of the influent flow meter with a more accurate model. Flows for June averaged 166,000 gallons per day, well below our permit limit of 426,000. Sincerely, Don Row, Manager Causes of hurts on the roadway of life To the editor: What if, everyone did what was right in their own eyes? What if. you drove down­ town and decided to be different just for the fun of it; or just to be different, you decid­ ed to stop, for all the green lights and go. on all the red lights? What if y . made your own laws? What if everyone made their own laws? Can you imagine the blaring horns, the screeching brakes, the angry shouts of obscenities and curses? Can you hear the banging cars, crunching metal and shrieks of pain? Can you see the wrecks fast filling the intersections and roadways? Ridiculous, you say, and a bit exaggerat­ ed, yes, because not quite everyone is doing their own thing. Say, have you noticed, most accidents don’t just happen, they arc caused. For every effect there must be a suf­ ficient cause. This concept: “I’m going to do what I want to, or what I think is right” has to be the cause of most if not all the hurts and wrecks, on the roadway of life. Let’s see if we can illustrate the cause most of the wrecks and hurts on the road­ way of life. Let’s use the red light as the law to stop. Here are a few stop lights. First red light, “you shall not steal." If people steal, someone is hurt and sometimes killed. Sec­ ond red light, “you shall not commit adul­ tery.” This certainly is one of the greatest causes of hurts and wrecks on the roadway of life. Think of the children, who never quite get over it, besides the husbands and wives whose lives arc hurt and wrecked for life. Third red light, “you shall not murder.” Be it by guns, cars, drugs, or scalpel, of the unborn, the aged or your enemies, the results arc so final. Fourth red light, “you shall have no other gods besides Me.” This red light (stop sign) is listed first in the Bible (The Instruction Book). 1 Surmise the reason it is first is because it is the cause of more hurts, wrecks, etc. than any other stop sign, when people ignore this stop sign. Just think of the lives that have been lost at this stop sign. Someone has said that all our wars have been religious wars. What a high price the human race has paid in blood. A few days ago I visited Gettysburg. Pa. There I noticed there were 51,000 casual­ ties in trying to settle the question, “Is slav­ ery right or wrong?” Tell me, would it not be far better to submit the laws of our Cre­ ator? There are many, many more laws, but this verse sums it all up so weH. “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness (right-wisc-ncss) to everyone who believes." Romans 10:4. Jesus said "... All authority has been giv­ en to Me in heaven and on earth. “Go there­ fore and make disciples oi all the nations, baptizing (immersing, overwhelming) them in the name of the Father and (also) of the Son and (also) of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have com­ manded you; and lo I am with you always, even to the end of the age ” Amen. Matthew 28:18-20. What’s wrong with this mandate (written command)? How can we improve on it? Do you have something better? He is the, “Good Shepherd." the Savior, our Creator, the Lord of lords, the final judge, and last but not least, Immanuel (God with us). Rus Sarver Hastings. MI Ways to resolve cemetery woes To the editor: This letter is in response to the article about Riverside Cemetery in last week’s Banner. The problem with Riverside is not only a local issue but a national problem of pri­ vately-owned cemeteries being misman­ aged by the board of director picking and choosing what by-laws they wish to follow. There arc several ways this problem can be resolved. A) The current board can start to follow all the by-laws set by the founding fathers of Riverside. B) A majority of stockholders can hold their own meeting and elect a new board, then sue the current board in civil court to remove them as such. C) The City Council could put running the cemetery itselfto a vote either by a pub­ lic vote or to start to follow Public Act 12 of 1869, which is “An Act to authorize and encourage the city to .establish a cemetery and provide care and maintenance thereof." This act goes in line with that. As a city grows it provides police service, fire ser­ vice, water and sewage service, schooling for its citizens. There are several other ways this problem can be solved, but not until the citizens get involved will things get better for River­ side. 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A Oivmon at J-Ad Graphics tnc Inc. 1351 N.M-43 Hwy. Masangs. M 48058-0402 (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Prasidant Joyce Ryen Treasurer Fradorlc Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jeoobe Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shefly Suiser Helen Mudfy Patroa Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciawfrert ads accepted Monday ffwigh FndaySam to 530pm . Saturday 8 30am - Noon Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson Ctndy O'Neill Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 ’People should have a direct voice in the selection of these county officials. They should not be appointed." These positions should be elected, not appointed. The people need a voice in their government." "It doesn't really matter. However, if they do go to appointing, they have to avoid cronyism." *1 prefer elections of county officials. The people in the community should have a ch trice about who is in office.' "1 think it would be better if they were elected; if they're appointed it would be like they're getting pushed.' It should be voted upon rather than appointed bccaasei it could be a pohtical move.” �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 15. 1999 - 5 Barry County fair offers menu of fun, entertainment The 147th annual Barry County Fair is set to run from Saturday to Saturday, July 17-24, with a lineup of mostly traditional attractions to go with the 4-H youth com­ petitions. This year's fair entertainment once again will country and gospel, with a new wrin­ kle added. Joining the True Value Country Showdown Monday night (July 19) will be the gospel groups Yesterday’s Gospel Tuesday evening in the variety tent and Ponder, Sykes & Wright Saturday night (July 24) at 6 o'clock. Other evening entertainment on fair week will include two demolition derbies (Monday and the following Saturday) and pickup truck demo derby Monday night, a professional rodeo Wednesday night, mo­ tocross Thursday evening, a tractor pull Friday night and karaoke contest semifinals and finals Thursday and Friday nights. New this year are appearances by the Thunder Floor Cloggers Monday, Wednes­ day, Thursday. Friday and Saturday for classes and demonstrations. The following is a sketch of the fair week activities: Saturday, July 17 The morning will start at 9 a.m. with youth dog judging in the show arena and youth non-livestock judging in sheep and swine barn will be from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A youth rocket launch is scheduled for 1 p.m. in the horse arena and at the same time harness racing will take place at the grandstand. There should be no construction delays on Route 37 during Fair Week, July 19­ 24. Most paving will be completed and during the week of July 26-31 MDOT will be completing the finishing touches. M-37 will be open during fair by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Barry County fairgoers won't have to ne­ gotiate lane closures on M-37 during Fair week. While all the highway work won't be completed, all lanes will be open. Ari Adler, public information officer for the Michigan Depulment of Transporta­ tion, said construction work on M-37 from Hastings north to Middleviu * has gone very well. By Sa*urday, July 17 most of the paving work should be complete. This will leave only the clean up and finish work to be done. A few more guard rails need to be in­ stalled, along with the touch up work. Because of the progress, MDOT has de­ cided to keep all M-37 lanes open for the week of the Barry County Fair, July 19-24. From July 26 to the anticipated completion d.ite of July 31, drivers may encounter some temporary lane closures while the finish work is completed. Adler said, "The department is happy to be able to make it easier for fairgoers to get to their destinations without delay." Long-term success involves short-term setbacks Have you ever looked at someone and thought his or her life must be a bed of roses? Remember, appearances can be de­ ceiving. The stock market has looked pretty rosy in recent years. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has increased more than 2,500 per­ cent in the past 25 years. This amounts to an average of about 14 percent per year. If you had put $10,000 into a portfolio mir­ roring the Dow, it would have grown to more than $269,000 in that time. Those results, however, were not achieved without some thorny periods. A study of those 300 months by one mutual fund company found that such an invest­ ment would have lost money in 112 months, or three out of every eight. Monthly losses of 5 percent or more over the 25-year period were not uncommon. Some declines were dramatic, such as the 23.2 percent drop in October 1987. Yet the bottom line is a 2,500 percent in­ crease. The lesson is that over the long term, the sock market is a good place to be. Still, would it be possible to take advan­ tage of short-term movements to make a quick profit? The study found no obvious patterns over the 25 years. Significant monthly movements, both up and down, came without warning. Sometimes, there was a succession of good or bad months. Other times, the market moved quickly up and down and back again. Signifies-* monthly declines came in good v _.d significant monthly gams occurred in poor years. To illustrate the value of staying in the market (and the folly of trying to “time" the market), the study compared a hypothetical investor with terrific timing to one with dreadful timing. If you'd had the nerve to invest in the Dow on Oct. 19, 1987 — the day of the big 508-point drop — your money would have grown to seven times its original value by July 31, 1998. If your timing was terrible, and you’d invested the day before the drop, your money still would have grown to nearly five-and-a-half times what you’d put in. Over the long run, the stock market’s up­ ward movement has been strong and clear. Investors who simply bought and held equi­ ties for at least 10 years have generally done well. People who appear successful and con­ tent didn’t get there without setbacks. Into each life some rain must fall — and that ap­ plies to the stock market, too. But those who remember that every rainstorm eventu­ ally ends arc more likely to enjoy the silver lining behind the clouds. - STOCKS The following prices aie from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes arc from the previous week. ♦1/2 57-1/8 AT&T 70-221/256 -15j/256 Amentech +4-1/2 76-1/8 Anheuser Busch -13/16 40 CMS Energy -1-3TI6 62-7/16 Coca Cola -1-7/8 88-15/16 DaimlerChrysler -3-7/8 128-1/4 Dow Chemical -1-5/8 78-7/16 Exxon -11/16 23-7/8 Family Dolar ■1/2 22-15/16 first financial Bancorn -4-3/16 53-1/2 Ford -3-15/16 67-3/4 General Motors ■5/8 13 Hastings Mlg ♦6-7/8 137-7/8 IBM -3-7/8 45 XPenney 96-3/4 +1/8 Johnson & Johnson ■3/8 15-7/8 Kmart -11/16 31-15/16 Kellogg Company ♦4-1/16 44-3/4 McDonald's -1/2 46-1/2 Sears — 10-1/16 Simpson Industries -1/8 15-3/8 Semco Energy ♦3/16 5-9/16 Spartan Motors +3/16 28-15/16 TCF financial -15/16 57-9/16 Pharmacia 5 Upjohn -1-5/8 47-9/16 Wat-Man •100 255 85 Gold •04 5513 Silver +39 90 11.175.02 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 734.000.000 +10,000.000 Youth demonstrations will be held at the variety tent, beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 18 A youth cavy showmanship and breed class competition will start things, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hamess racing will resume at I p.m. Open class non-livestock entries (excluding flowers) entries will be expected at the banquet hall at 2 p.m. Flowers will be taken from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at the banquet hall. Also at ?. p.m. will be youth poultry judging in the show arena, pocket pets at a site yet to be determined, a gospel music jamboree al the variety tent (free-will offer­ ing). youth rabbit crafts, notebooks and meat records. The youth dog agility class competition will start at 5 p.m. in the show arena and the youth talent show, including clowning and Style Revue, will take place at 6 at the variety lent Monday, July 19 The first full day of activities will start with youth rabbit showmanship at the show arena from 8 a.m. to noon. Youth goat judging will be held in the new bam at 9 a.m. All entries will be closed at 11 a.m. The third day of harness racing will get under way at noon at the grandsund. Open class flower, agronomy and horti­ culture judging and rabbit meat and breed judging all will be held at 1 p.m., with the latter activity at show arena. The Thunder Floor Cloggers will have their first beginners' class for the week, at 3:30 p.m., which will continue at that same time Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. They will have demonstra­ tions at 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and at 1: and 4:30 p.m. Saturday. The midway and W.G. Wade Shows will fire up at 4 p.m. with a special all-day rides for one price, $10. The price will be $11 (with coupon) for all day Tuesday, starting at 1 p.m.; $7 from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, with regular prices from 6 p.m. until closing time; $10 for all day Thursday, starting at 1 p.m.; Friday will have regular prices all day; and on Saturday one price of $9 will take care of all rides from noon to 5 p.m. and from then until closing it will be regular prices. Also at 4 p.m. Monday will be youth horse judging in the horse arena. A livesiock judging wxflest will be at 7 p.m. in the show arena. In the early evening, the first of six an­ tique tractor parades will take place around the complex. The parades wiil be held each evening from Monday through Saturday. The True Value, WBCH, Jimmy Dean Country Showdown will get under way in the variety tent at 7:30. Capping off the evening will be a demo­ lition derby and pickup truck demolition derby at the grandstand. The second derby during fair week will be at 7 p.m. Satur­ day. Tuesday, July 20 The day's activities will begin with the youth horse judging at 8 a.m. in the horse arena and an hour later open class non-live­ stock judging and youth sheep judging, followed by open class in the show arena. The youth cat show will take place in the variety tent at 1 p.m. and youth swine judging will be held in the show arena at 2. The rabbit live meat judging contest will get under way in the rabbit barn ai 6 p.m. A motorcycle flat track race will be held at 6 p.m. at the grandstand. The entertainment in the evening will be Yesterday's Gospel in the variety tent at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Wednesday. July 21 Wednesday will be Senior Citizens’ Day, with people in that age group admitted for half price until 5 p.m. It’s also Children's Day, as kids ages 12 and under can get in free. Youth horse judging again will start the day at 8 a.m. in the horse arena, with youth beef judging at 9 at the show arena. The rabbit skill-a-thon will be held at 10 a.m. in the rabbit bam. In keeping with the children's theme for the day, a kids' pedal pull is planned for 1 p.m. around the garden area behind the ban­ quet hall and junior karaoke (for up to 17 years old) will be offered in the variety tent from 3 to 6 p.m. The karaoke contest semifinals will be at 7 p.m. at the variety lent. The evening will conclude with a profes­ sional rodeo al 8 pjn. al the grandstand. Thursday. July 22 Thursday will be Ladies’ Day, when women will be admitted for $1.50 each un­ til noon. The open class horse judging contest al the horse arena and open class goats in the new bam will begin the day. There will be a youth dairy and open class judging com­ petition at the show arena al 10. The Ladies' Day program will take place at 11 a.m. at the variety tent, wilh free ad­ mission. Horse Young Clovers will get under way at noon, followed by horse games and con­ tests in the horse arena. The small animal sale will be at 4 p.m. at the show arena. The karaoke semifinals will be held at Register of deeds honored for many years of service Barry County Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer (right), who retires Aug. 1. receives a resolution of tribute from the County Board for his service. The presentation was made by County Commissioner Clare Tripp, chairwoman of the Central Services Committee. The tribute noted that during Schondelmayer's 14­ year tenure, his office has progressed from recording each document in longhand to using a computer system in which a barcode is attached to each document, scanned into the computer and transferred to a CD. the variety tent at 7 p.m. and the mo­ tocross will be at the grandstand at 7:30. Friday. July 23 Friday will be Farm Bureau Day. There will be a livestock fashion show at the new bam and youth draft horse judging at 9 a.m., followed by open class in the horse arena. The annua) livestock sale is scheduled for 1 p.m. in the show arena. A tractor pull will be at 7 pjn. at the grandstand, the same lime that the karaoke finals will take place at the variety tent, with more than $3,000 in prize money. Saturday, July 24 The Show of Champions will get under way in the show arena at 8 a.m. A draft hone pull and a tractor safety contest will follow at 9. The State Shorthorn Show will be al 11 a.m., followed by open class beef. Antique tractor pulls will be at the MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATFEMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has teen made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ricardo J Rodriquez and Kimberty A Benton-Rodriquez. Husband and Wife, to MG Investments Inc . An Indiana Corpo­ ration. mortgagee, dated May 27, 1993 and recorded July 2.1996 in Document No 1012896, Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Associates Home Equity Services Inc. f/k/a Ford Consumer Finance Company Inc. by as­ signment dated June 24. 1999 and recorded on June 30. 1999 m Document No 1031927. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred two Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Six and 01/100 Dollars ($102,286) including interest at the rate of 13 49% per annum Undar the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice s hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml in Barry County Michigan at 1O0 p m on August 27. 1999 The premises are located in the City of Hast­ ings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 33. Town 4 North. Rat»ge 8 West Thence South 1863.6 feet. Thence South 89 degrees 57 min­ utes West 1320 fee; to the place of beginning Thence North 157 2 feet. Thence South 80 de­ grees 22 minutes West 115 feet. Thence South 12 degrees 30 minutes East 186 3 feet. Thence North 58 degrees 56 minutes East 85 24 feet lo the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate Dated July 15. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Associates Home Equity Services Inc fAda Ford Consumer Finance Company. Inc . As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 File No 176 0521 (8rt2) grandstand at noon. The Youth Fair Awards celebration, sponsored by J-Ad Graphics, with picture taking, will be held at the variety tent at 12:30 p.m. The national barrel races are scheduled for 1 p.m. The 1999 Barry County Fair Speed Show will be held at 1 p.m., with $1,000 prize. A livestock skilka-Umt will be at 2 p.m. at the picnic pavilion. At 4 p.m., there will be 4-H youth games in the show arena, after the open class beef competition. Ponder, Sykes & Wright will perform at the variety tent at 6 p.m. with free admis­ sion. The demolition derby is the last sched­ uled event of the fair, at 7 p.m. at the grandstand. . PUBLIC NOTICE Date July 15. 1999 Permit NO. Ml 0050199 Hastings Sanitary Service The Michigan Department 01 Environmental Quality proposes to reissue a discharge permit to:. City Environmental Services Landfill. Inc. of Hast­ ings. Hastings Sanitary Service. Inc. 3400 East Lafayette. Detroit Michigan 48207, lor a facility located at 1998 North Broadway. Hastings, Michi­ gan 49058. The applicant is engaged in a ground­ water remediation al a landM involving volatile organic chemicals. The applicant discharges treated groundwater to wetlands adjacent to an unnamed tributary to Carter Lake, in N*V 1/4. SE 1/4. Section 6. T3N. R8W, Barry County The draft permit includes the following modifica­ tions to the previously issued permit: the autho­ rized maximum discharge volume has been re­ duced from 576,000 to 144,000 gallons per day: the authorization and requirements for storm wa­ ter runoff discharge have been included and the certificate of coverage which authorizes the dis­ charge of storm water runoff under the storm wa­ ter general permit will be superseded Comments or objections to the draft permit re­ ceived by August 16, 1999 wifl be considered in the final decision to issue the permit Persons de«iring information regarding the draft permit, pro­ cedures for commenting, or requesting a hearing, should contact: Alvin Lam. Permits Section. Sur­ face Water Quality Division. Department of Envi­ ronment Quality. P.O Box 30273, Lansing. Michi­ gan 48909. telephone 517-335-4132 Copies of the public notice and draft permit may be obtained at the Surface Water Quafity Division Grand Rapids District Office located at the State Office Building 6lh Fioor. 350 Ottawa NW. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503-2341. telephone 616-356-0500 Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP ReSUlar MMtlng July e. 1W9 M 7:30 pan. Present All board members. 6 ertuens end guests. Dept reports and correspondence received Approved chain saw purchase 1998 gypsy moth spray payment approved Bill paying resolution approved Fire Dept made presentation to Ken Hermenitt for 50 years service Bills read and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by John Gates. Supervisor (7/15) �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 15. 1999 William L Nichols MIDDLEVILLE William L. Nichols, age 73, or Middleville, passed away Monday, July 12, 1999 al Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. William was bom on August 30. 1925 in Chesapeake, Ohio, the son of Donald L. and Irene L. (Moreland) Nichols. He was raised, and attended school in Chesapeake, Ohio. William married Josephine L. Balch in May of 1945 in Bellevue, Michigan, ending in divorce. He was employed al E.W. Bliss for 35 years as a crane operator. William was s member of the VFW Post in Nashville, Masonic Lodge in Nashville, Moose Lodge of Hastings, and Sheriff Posse of Barry County. He was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for fishing and bird watching. William served in the United States Army during World War II. He was in the Normandy Invasion, received the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Ribbon. Expert Infantry Badge, and Bronze Battle Star. He is survived by two daughters, Sucllcn Furlong of Wayland. Stacia (Jim) Starr of Muskegon, son. Dale L. Nichols of Wyoming, Michigan; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; a dear friend, Shirley Hyde of Middleville; two brothers. Jack (Carlenc) Nichols of Chillicothe, Ohio. Leon (Jan) Nichols of Rockford, Illinois; three sisters, Elanda Fultz of Avondale. Arizona, Clara (Robert) Dunmirc of Battle Creek. Helen Koslowsky of Phoenix, Arizona; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Thursday morning at 11:00 A M. at Cedar Creek Cemetery in Delton with Reverend Bruce Stewart officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Animal Shelter. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches ____________available for your convenience... HXASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey RomL Dowhng. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758*3021 church phone Sunday Service. 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 am; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nigh*’ 6:30 p m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South, Pas­ tor Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., Wonhip 11:00 a.m; Evening Service at 6:00 r Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 pm ST. ANDREW'S INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Btnlding) 9 a m Holy Communion I U and 3rd Sundays. Momtng Prayer 2nd A 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T Hum* ick, vicar at 94H-9604 St Andrew! is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Red. Hastings. Mich. Jarre* A Cai.ipbell. Pastor Sunday School 9.30 a m , classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6.00 p.m Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quia (M» 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages । J-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday. 9 00 a m.. Rev Ken Vaught; 11:00 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9 45 a_m for all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6 30 to 8:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00 p.m ; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 am.. freewill oftons Wr welcome you lo our church family with (lie warmth of Christ. L^.c, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly tht Hustings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 am - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10:40 a.m - Momtng Worship. Thursday. 7 30 p m Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith. 5 30 pm South meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message”. 945-9224. 6 30 p m - Bible Study (brail EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the HMd­ Wide Anglican Communion "315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center). Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Chares P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services • 8 a m and 10 a m Christian Education 10 a m ; Nursery Available at 10 am QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m and 11 00 a.m . Confession Saturday 4 00 - 4:30 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman, Pastor Sunday Sen ices 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour, 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p m evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 p m. Services for Aduhs, Teens and Children METHODIST CHURCH Bedford Rd. Dowlmg Pastor DeAnn Dobbs. Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times: 9:00 am Traditional, 10:15 a.m Sun­ day School; 1115 a.m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p m. For more information call the church office. BARRY COUNT! CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave . Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Worship 11 am. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m.. 9:55 am and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p m. also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family Evening Services 6 pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior a.m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning. 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10 45 Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 am Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m Kid’s quitting; 6:00 pm. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m.. Kid! Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing a m. Morning Worsfop. Wednesday 6:00-8 00 p.m. Warriors (grades K- and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday. 9-00 ra.m.. Senior 5th). serving evening meals to War­ riors, 6-00 p.m., Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6­ Adult Bible Study and young adult Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided) tion call the church office HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hub- ley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 12th). Thursday 7 00 p.m ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 am 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Ques­ tions call 948-9437 ' FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries. Pastor Aaron Welch - Music. Pas­ tor John Dunkin - Youth Sunday School 9 30 a.m for children and adults. Morning Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service 6:00 p.m Wednesday - Family Night 6-00 p.m.. Awana. Jr. & Sr High Youth. Bible Study and Prayer - Women’s Bible Study Thursday PM - Faithful Thursday A M Men and Faithful Women Bible Study Call Church Office for Bible study Bible Study and Prayer m Sanctuary For further informa­ GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St.. Hastings. Rev Michael Anton, Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. July 18 8 00 A 1000 a m Worship (no Swday School). AAL Branch af­ ter Thursday. July 15 - 2-8:30 p.m Pictorial Dir, 6:30 p m.. Soft­ ball Friday. July 16 — 6 30 pm Wedd Rch Saturday. July 17 7-00 a m.. Hwy Cleanup. 3.00 p m Wedd.; 8:00 NA. Monday. July 19 - 6:30 p in.. Softball. Tuesday. July 20 - 7:30 - Over Anon HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lua Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barner free building with elevator to all HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10.30 a m SUNDAY We have begun our summer schedule 9:30 am. - Worship Services Child 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School IG a m . Sun­ care available for infants and tod­ dlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second day Morning Worship II am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m . Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ terested m a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details grade GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E. more information 948-8004 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 Fellowship Time before the am service Nursery, children! min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training a.m.; Worship 11 a.m . PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6.30 p m COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED 9275 S WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a.m . 10:30 a m. Coffee Radio broadcast Look for our Vacation Bible School schedule coning FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sisson, Associate Pastor. Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. July 15 - 6 30 p.m.. Softball Game. First Presby­ terian vs Grace Lutheran at Peace Community Sunday. July 18 6 00 a m Youth Mission Trip Team leaves for Upper Peninsula. 9 (X) am Traditional Worship Service. 9:23 am Children’s Worship. 10 00 am Coffee Hour - in the am. Dining Room. 10 30 a m Contem­ Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ porary Worship Service with Com­ ings. Junior-Senior High munion. 11 50 am Worshn The Church Service 10 30 Children’s 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member 1 DIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER !•»$' N HnuJwjv Baiting' BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prcscnpuom- I IBS Jcflerwn 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODI CTS, INC. 7'0 Cook Rd H»'tmg\, Michigan Nursery is provided dunng both Services Tuesday. July 20 - 6 30 p m Softball Game - First Presby­ terian vs Church of the Na/arcnc at Cheney Field DOWLING - Clifford E. Moody, age 72, of Dowling, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at his residence. Clifford was bom on July 19, 1926 in Baltic Creek, Michigan, the son of Byron and Minnie (Sigourney) Moody. He attended Dunham and Hastings schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1945. Clifford served in the United States Army from 1945 lo 1946. He was a farmer and also worked at Post Division of Kraft General Foods in Battle Creek where he retired on April 1, 1984 after 33 years of employment. Clifford enjoyed hunting and was an avid Detroit Tigers baseball fan. He was married to Patricia McCarty on September 30. 1951 in Dowling, Michigan. Clifford was a member of The Dowling Country Chapel, the Post 25 Year Club and the VFW Post #8260 of Nashville. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a granddaughter, Sally Eaton. Clifford is survived by his wife, Patricia (McCarty) Moody of Dttwling; daughters, Judy (Gary) Metzger of Hastings, and Bonny (Douglas) Thurston of Springport, Michigan; son* Thcmas (Vonda) of Dowling, and Eric (Teri) of Nashville; seven grandsons; three granddaughters; nine great grandsons; three great granddaughters; two great-great grandsons; two great-great granddaughters; a brother, Ralph (Virginia) Moody; and several special nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. & 7:00 lo 9:00 P.M. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 16. 1999 at 11:00 A.M. al the Dowling County Chapel with Reverend De Anna Dobbs officiating. Burial will be at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dowling Country Chapel Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Mrs. Wanda L. Conger, age 76, of Hastings and formerly of Freeport, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Conger was bom on March 15, 1923 in Meckiing, South Dakota, the daughter of Virtia and Anna (Davis) Ne’son. She was raised in the Meckiing area and attended schools there, graduating high school in 1941. Wanda was married to Raymond H. Conger on September 30, 1950 and he preceded her in death on April 16, 1985. Mrs. Conger has lived in Hastings since 1998 and had previously lived in the Freeport area for many years, in Iowa for several years and in South Dakota. She was employed at the Freeport Restaurant for many years and had a child care service in her home for many years. Mrs. Conger was affiliated with the Assembly of God for many years. She was also preceded in death by her parents, infant twin brothers, and brothers: Marvin, Rex and Carl Nelson. Mrs. Conger is survived by four sons: Michael (Julie) Conger of Lake Odessa, Steven (Donna) Conger of Deerton, Douglas (Kathy) Conger of Freeport, & David Conger of Quran; daughter Dixie Brunton of Wayland; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers: Cecil (Irene) Nelson of Rapid City, South Dakota, & Gordon (Lucy) Nelson of Middletown. Ohio; two sisters: Beveriy Baldwin of Paris, Tennessee, & Edythe (William) Crabb of Edwardsville, Illinois; three sisters-in-law: Hazel Nelson of Fifty Lakes, Minnesota, Bea Nelson of Wyoming. & Vivian Nelson of Normal Illinois. Services were held Friday, July 9, 1999 at the Freeport Church of United Brethren in Christ Pastor Rodney A. Nelson officiated. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. |_______ Mary Lou Harthy______ | I GRAND HAVEN - Mary Lou Harthy, age 62, of Grand Haven, passed away Monday, July 12, 1999, at a local hospital. Mary wai bom on May 12, 1937 in Hastings. Michigan, the daughter of Glenn S. and Hilda (Mills) White. She was married to Charles O. Harthy on September 15, 1956 in Hastings. She had been an area resident since 1972 and worked for Loutit Library for 20 years. Mary was a member of Lighthouse Quilters and enjoyed making dolls and other crafts. She was preceded in death her granddaughter, Staci Harthy; and brother, Duane White. Mary is survived by her husband of nearly 43 years, Charles; 5 children, Jeffery D. (Dana) Harthy of Middleville, Laura J. Harthy and special friend, Carlos Martinez of Holland, Paul S. (Carolyn) Harthy of Grand Haven, Julie (Kevin) Moclkcr of Allegan, and Linda (Doug) Carr of Homer; 6 grandchildren, Amber, Samantha, Stephen, and David Harthy, Elizabeth Moclkcr. Kayla Carr, 2 step­ grandchildren. Bradley and Marissa Moclkcr. a sister. Dorothy (Ron) Rivers oi Hastings; and sister-in-law, Elaine (Win) Steward of Hastings; also several nieces and nephews. Friends may meet with the family between 2:00 - 4:00 & 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 16. 1999 at 11.00 A M. at the VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven, wilh Mr. John Elrod and Mr. John Byers officiating. Interment will take place in Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charily of your choice. Arrangements were made Funeral Home in Hastings. by Robert D. Mitus, DPS Wren [ GRAND RAPIDS/FREEPORT Robert D. Mitus, DDS, age 47, passed away Friday, June 18, 1999 after a four year struggle with cancer. Dr. Mitus was past President of the West Michigan Dental Society. He rtarted up the Adult Dental Program in Kent County for people with low incomes. He was an active participant for the American Cancer Society. He and his partner, Alan Roscndall, DDS started the Freeport Dental Office in the Fall of 1997. Robert is survived by his wife Brenda, his son Bobby, daughters Erin and Amy. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society. I_________ Donald A. Siegel_______ | VENICE, FLORIDA - Mr Donald A. Siegel, age 93, of Venice, Florida, passed away June 25. 1999. He was bom October 5. 1905, in Scottville, Michigan and moved to Venice 32 years ago from Hastings. Donald was Secretary, Treasurer and a Director of Hastings Manufacturing Company and worked there from 1933 to 1967 at which time he retired. He was very active in the Hastings Community. He was a member of Scottish Rite for 50 years, Venice Yacht Club since 1967 and the Grace United Methodist Church of Venice. Mr. Siegel is survived by his three nephews. Gordon. Phil and Terry Sheldon; eleven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and friends and caregivers, Denise Edmonds and Palsy Bcrgsrad. both of Venice. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were made by Farley Funeral Home, Venice Chapel. HASTINGS - Lance Corporal Scott A. Potter, age 20, of Hastings, passed away Thursday. July 8, 1999 at Camp Lejeunc. North Carolina. Scott was bom on November 7, 1978 in Grand Rapids, the son of Kirk W. and Luanne M. (Sinclair) Potter. He was raised in the Hastings area. He attended Hastings schools and graduate in 1997 from Hastings High School. Scott was employed at Felpausch Food Stores and Hastings Fiberglass Company before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in January 1998. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Byrie and Beulah Potter, Norman Sinclair, and a great uncle, Harold Potter. Scott is survived by his parents, Luanne and Kirk Porter of Hastings; brother, Kiri Potter, Jr., of Hastings; maternal grandmother, Shirley Kidder of Hastings; aunts; uncles; and cousins. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at 11:00 A.M., at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Taggart officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made lo B-93 Cares For Kids P.O. Box 230081 Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503. 5 Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home c f Hastings. I___ Mary A. Herbert_______ LAKE ODESSA - Mary A. Herbert, age 89, of Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday morning, July 8, 1999, at Pennock Hospital. She was a long time employee of Lake Odessa Community Schools and Lakewood Public Schools. Mary attended Lake Odessa Congregational Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard, son Keith, great granddaughter Betsy Geiger, son-in-law Donald Haney, brothers John and Lyndon Bryans, and sisters Winnie Shetterly and Ione Fletcher. Mary is survived by her son Kendal (Hazel) Herbert and daughter Marilyn Haney, both of Lake Odessa, and daughter­ in-law. Barbara Herbert of Ionia, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were helJ at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Saturday, July 10, 1999. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Lakewood Community Ambulance. 1___Lary Dean Matson NASHVILLE - Lary Dean Matson, age 63, of Nashville, passed away July 11, 1999 at Spectrum Health-Downtown Campus, Grand Rapids. Lary was bom on April 19, 1936 in Athens, the son of John and Saphrona (Leilous) Matson. He grew up in the Dowling area and attended Hastings schools. Lary served in the Marines during the Korean War. He married Lucy Southworth on November 1, 1968 in Charlotte. Lary enjoyed woodworking. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; and 1 sister. Lary is survived by his wife, Lucy; 5 children; 10 grandchildren, brothers, Hewitt and Clayton Matson both of Union City: sisters. Margaret Greenfield of Hastings, and Shirley Lance of Tekonsha. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 17. 1999 from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by the Maple Vally Chapel in Nashville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 15. 1999 - Page 7 Social NEWS Kids learn about ‘sheep stations’ Cooks’ 30th wedding anniversary set William “Bill" and Irene (Romer) Cook will be celebrating their 30th wedding an­ niversary on July 18, 1999. Bill and Irene were married on July 18, 1969 in Germany. The Cook family also in­ cludes Michael Cook and Peter and Melanic (Cook) Salamone and their son, Nicholas. If you wish to send a card for this special occasion, their address is 152 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058. Davenport-Keeler engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Davenport and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Keeler would like io an­ nounce the engagement of their children Rebecca Rae to Michael Ross Keeler. Rebecca is employed by Spartan Stores Inc. and is earning a degree in accounting at Kellogg Community College. Michael is employed by the Barry County Road Commission as a heavy equipment operator. A Sept. 25th wedding is planned. by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer Children had the chance to meet both a sheep and a sheep herding dog at last week's Hastings Public Library program. Petting Klut, the sheep, v.as one of the highlights. A very gentle .heep, he quickly made friends with the children. Klut was introduced to the children by owners Marlin and Rita Walters. After visiting with the sheep, the kids went inside to hear from Melbourne native Camille Riley. Riley told of her experiences in Aus­ tralia. She told the children some history of the island, and how sheep stations are an important industry in the country. Riley described what life is like for chil­ dren on sheep stations. She explained that many children take classes for school by way of radio because the average sheep farm is about 3,000 acres and that makes for a long trip to school. The highlight of her talk was when she introduced her sheep herding dog, Bushland Gaze, an Australian Kelpie. She talked for a while about how it is a natural instinct for the dogs to herd the sheep. Children also had the chance to learn about the process of spinning, by Rita Walters, and how raw fleece becomes a fin­ ished product. All programs al the library are free and open lo the public Call 945 4263 for more information. Camille Riley talks to the children at the lib-ary program about sheep stations in Australia. Her sheep herding dog. Bushland Gaze, sits patiently on the table. The cyclists are coming to Middleville Wilkins-Fosburg engagement told The grandchildren of Linda M. Wilkins, Terri Ann. Brittancy, Ashley and Nathan Wilkins, would like to announce grandma’s engage meat to Donald J. Fosburg. ♦ A Sept. 4. 1999 wedding is being planned. Welcome to the family grandpa! Delton Class of ‘79 plans reunion The Delton Kellogg Class of 1979 will be holding its 20 year reunion July 30-31. For additional information or if you know the whereabouts of class members, please contact Kathy (Williams) Roberts, 671­ 4283; Stephanie (Stockham) Labbe, 962­ 3864; or Karen (Cunningham) Weaver, 968-6202. /licenses Allen Leroy Burton, Middleville and Rebecca Ann Nickerson, Middleville. Chad Gerald Walker, Hickory Comers and Angela Kay Swihart, Hickory Comers. Brian Duane Decker, Woodland and Jen­ nie Marie Bickford, Lake Odessa. Michael J. Anders, Middleville and Nicole Lynn Siaktoski, Middleville. Jared Wesley Noble, Middleville and Darcy Jo Mugridge. Middleville. Chadmon Thomas Fariee, Woodland and Rebecca Sue Burk, Dowling. Rocknc Allen Boze. Delton and Joan Marie Ellard, Delton. Patrick Edward Purgiel, Hastings and Marguerite Janice Hanson. Hastings. Darrial LaForest Goss. Bellevue and Susan Marie Merriman, Bellevue. Daniel Nathan Wright, Hastings and Sarah Elizabeth Duffy. Troy Michael Thomas Hulcc, Dowling and Melissa Ann Griffen. Dowling. Planning a Garage Sale? Plan to advertise it in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday. Call us at 945-9554. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer More than 775 riders have pre-registered for the Michigander Bicycle Ride which begins in Midland on July 18. The cyclists arrive in Middleville to stay overnight on Wednesday, July 21. They will be traveling from Ravenna the day before. On July 22, they will leave for Kala­ mazoo with their ultimate destination South Haven. Cyclists will ride distances between 35 and 62 miles each day and will take advan­ tage of 10 Rail to Trail pathways, includ­ ing Kent Trails, the Pau! Henry Thomap­ ple Trail and the Kal-Havcn trail. The Michigander is a fund-raiser for the Michigan Rails to Trails Conservancy. Funds raised are used for grants to trail as­ sociations throughout the state. The Thor­ napple Trail Association has applied for and received $4,000 for trail related im­ provements in the past. The Thomapple Trail Association over­ sees almost 35 miles of trail extending from Caledonk through Barry County to the Eaton County line. The cyclists will be staying overnight on the Thomapple Kellogg High School grounds on Wednesday night. Thursday morning they will stop at the Whispering Waters Campground on Irving Road before continuing to Kalamazoo. For more information about the Michi­ gan Rails lo Trails Conservancy call 517­ 393-6022. To join the Thomapple Trail Association write to P.O. 393, Middleville 49333. Volunteers are needed to help with the Michigander. To help, call 795-8739. LEGAL NOTICES Mortgage Sale THIS LAW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Laurence Associates, of 8228 GuN Road. Richland. Michigan 49083. (the 'mort­ gagor*) to Glenwood Financial I Incorporated, whose address w 628 W Mdham Road. Suite B. Portgage Michigan 49024 The Mortgage ts dated Apnl 14, 1998. and was recorded May 26. 1998. in Document No. 1012415, in the Office of the Register of Deeds. Barry County. Michigan (the 'Mortgage*) Bank West, a Michigan savings bank, whose address is 2185 Three Mile Rd. NW. PO Box 141220. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49514-1220. is the holder and assignee from Glenwood Financial I Incorporated, of the Mort­ gage by virtue of a Corporation Assignment o' Reel Estate Mortgage dated April 14. 1998 and recorded January 18. 1999, in Document No 1023873, in the Office of the Register of Deeds. Barry County, Michigan (the ‘Mortgagee’) The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Barry. Barry County Michigan, and are described as follows Beginning on the North and South 1/4 line, South 957 78 feet from the North 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, said Place of Beginning also being South 297 08 feet from the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 33. thence South 264 02 feet along said North and South 1/4 line, thence North 89 degrees. 43 minutes, 52 sec­ onds West, 198 00 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 33. thence North 264 02 feet parallel with said North and South 1/4 line, thence South 89 degrees. 43 minutes. 52 seconds East. 198.00 feet, parallel with said East and West 1/4 hne to the place of Beginning Reserving the Easterly 33 feet for public road right of way By reason of the default. Bank West elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid a..iount of the Mortgage debt due and payable immediately As of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Three and 57/100 Dollars ($122,543 57) ts due on the Mortgage ter principal, interest and fees This sum consists of principal of One Hun­ dred Nineteen Thousand Thirty-One and 97/100 Dollars ($119,031 97) plus accrued interest, lees and costs No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mort­ gage or any part of rt Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power ol sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and lor the purpose of paying the default amount, with in­ terest, as provided tn the Mortgage and all legal costs, charges, and expenses including the at­ torney fees allowed by lav/ and all taxes and in­ surance premiums paid by the undersigned be­ fore sa»e. the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the Mortgaged premise^ at public sale to the highest bidder The sale will be held at the East entrance of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W Slate. Hastings Michigan, that being the budding where the Circuit Court of Barry County is held on July 29. 1999 at TOO p m Notice is further given that the length of re­ demption period will be six months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCL 600 3241a. MSA 27A3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the day of such sale Dated June 28. 1999 Mortgagee Bank West P.O Box 141220 2185 Three Mile Rd. NW Grand Rapids. Michigan 49514-1220 SIEBERS MOHNEY. PLC Attorneys lor Mortgagee By Jason S Schneker (P57308) 125 Ottawa. N.W, Suite 340 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)451-2121 (7/22) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stephen D. Peabody, a single man and Stephen G. Peabody and Phyllis Peabody, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage America (IMC). Inc . Mortgagee, dated September 10.1998, and recorded on October 13, 1998 in Document No. 1019363, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to The First Na­ tional Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated September 10.1998, which was recorded on Juno 14. 1999. in Document No. 1031108. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum ol Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Eight and 68/100 dollars ($20,508 68). including inter­ est at 11 900% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc venue, at the Barry Cour'y Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 DO p.m . on August 12. 1999. Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lots 7. 8 and 9 of Block A of Pier ant Shores, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Pfet« on Page 59. being a part of the Southwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 19. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Castleton Township. Barry County Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 60 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated July 1, 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File # 990405092 Panthers (7/29) Marlin Walters holds his sheep. Klut. so that Erin Carpenter has a chance to pet the animal. Team Name Team Name I Team Name Captain I Captain I Captain Phone # i Phone # I Phone # �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 15. 1999 LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Berry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate File NO. 99-22655-IE Estate of AGNES LUCILLE COUNT. De­ ceased Social Security No 367-48-4245 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 1920 Moore Road Woodland. Michigan 48897 died July 7. 1999 An instrument dated December 28.1994. has been admitted as the win of the de­ ceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented lo the independent personal representative. Richard M Count. 1525 South Yankee Springs Road. MtodteviHe. Ml 49333. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml. 49058. wrthm four months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate wiH be thereafter assigned and distnbuted to the per­ sons entitled to it Dale Jufy8. 1999 James L Banks (P10405) Attorney at Law 1140 Jordan Lake Street RO Box 592 Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 616/374-0844 (7/15) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMSNOTICE Independent Probate File No. 99-226514E Estale of RONALD L KOK Social Security No 399-38-5564 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest tn the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the toilowing The decedent, whose last known address was 12748 SUNRISE COURT. WAYLAND. Ml 49348 died 05/14/99 An instrument dated August 12. 1998 has been admitted as the wifl of the de­ ceased. Credrtors ol tbe dacMMd are notified the! ■> dams against the estate be lote«r baned unless presented to the independent personal representative HAHLENE KOK. 12748 SUN­ RISE COURT. WAYIAND. Ml 49348 or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court Hastings. Michigan 49058 wither 4 months ol the date ol publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and dtetnbuted to the per­ sons entitled to it DAV© H TRIPP (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9585 (7/15) Life or death Dear Ann Landers: Please rethink your advice to “Last to Know in New York." Her husband was cheating, and everybody knew it but her. Even after her letter, you said you still didn’t recommend telling the wife. I always assumed, as you did, that if a man was unfaithful to his wife, she proba­ bly knew about his philandering, and it was wrong to tattle. Since the advent of AIDS, however. I’ve changed my mind. I now be­ lieve if you know a husband is cheating, you have the moral obligation to inform the wife so she can stay healthy. If a weman cannot trust her husband to be faithful, she certainly cannot trust him to take precau­ tions to protect her. Please agree with me, Ann - Dayton, Ohio. Dear Dayton: I do. Today, extramarital sex can be more than just cheating. It can mean bringing a deadly disease to the mar­ riage bed, which is a pretty big price to pay for fooling around. Times have changed, and you should change with them. My mail has convinced me to re\?rse the advice I’ve been giving for the last 44 years. I now say a woman should be told if her husband is cheating. It can be a matter of life or death. Strongest driving law Dear Ann Landen: “Outraged in Lex­ ington, Va." said he could not fathom how the state of California could automatically renew the drivers license of his 89-year-old father. It seems his father is partially blind and deaf, and suffers from dementia. He re­ cently had a heart attack, a stroke and pneu­ monia. In 1993, our 21-ycar-old son was killed by a 91 -year-old driver diagnosed with de­ mentia. Recently, my wife and I success­ fully ended a four-ycar crusade to get a dri­ ving law passed in Missouri. The new im­ paired drivers law allows those closest to the situation - family members, physicians, therapists and law-enforcement officials — to report impaired drivers. The report is sent to a medical advisory board, which has 30 days to respond. The board can recom­ mend revoking or suspending the license or leave it in place. It can also request a dri­ ving test or a physical or mental examina­ tion.. The law contains provisions for confidentiality and immunity from prosecution Bookstore/Giftshop For Sale for these who report. A fraudulent report can remit in a six-month jail sentence or a $500 -.me. This has been called the fairest and strongest driving law passed to date. It was supported by American Association of Ret.red Persons, the Alzheimer’s Associa­ tion, the Automobile Club of Missouri/ Kansas, the Missouri Medical Society and the Missouri Highway Patrol. We would like to see this law implemented in other states. We lost a wonderful son with a promising future and do not want other parents to ex­ perience this same tragedy. - Sheldon and Karen Suroff, Concerned Americans for Responsible Driving Inc., St. Louis, Mo. Dear Sheldon and Karen Suroff: You have written an extremely important letter, and I thank you for it. It should be a com­ fort to know- that your son did not die in vain. Your loss has enabled you to educate millions and save countless lives. Bless you both. Practical spin Dear Ann Landers: The man who used his wife’s silver tong.: t* dispose of a dead squirrel couldn't understand why she made a big deal out of it. I wonder how he would feel if his wife used his power tools to mix cake batter. Or if she let the kids use his new screwdriver when they played with the modeling clay. I fear that consideration for others and their possessions is a lost art among today"s male community. - Bellingham, Wash., Bride. Dear Bell: Your analogy, though strongly anti-male, was nicely phrased. Thanks for putting a practical spin on a story that many readers found hilarious. Elaborate wedding scary Dear Ann Landers: I am 31 years old and living with a wonderful man. 1 want to marry “Raymond," and he wants to marry me, but he refuses to have a formal wed­ ding. He said he has been the best man, usher and groomsman several times, and the married couples later divorced. As a re­ sult of all those failed marriages, Raymond is terrified of elaborate wedding cere­ monies. He says he loves me and would be willing to be married by a justice of the peace, if 1 promise not to tell anyone until he’s certain the marriage will last. We would then have a full-scale wedding with all the trimmings if I wanted one “just for show.” 616-792-6512 Serious Inquiries Only BARGAIN-RATE UR INSURANCE WITH BARGAIN-RATE SERVICE IS NO BARGAIN. Trust one of these State Farm agents with your car insurance: Paul Peterson 1215 N. Broadway. Hastings 948-8001 Lon Lefanty Ruth Hughes 403 W. Main, Middleville 825 S. Hanover, Hastings 795-7925 948-8488 State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate Rte No. 99-22654-IE Estate of Emily L Mokma Social Security No 364-24-5403 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your kiterest in the eslate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: Tlie decedent, whose last known address was 1200 W. Brown Rd.. Freeport, Michigan 49325 died 5-13-99. An instrument dated 2-2-72 has been admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative, Evelyn Boonenberg, 322 79th Si S.E , Trend Rapids. Michigan 49508. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the es­ tate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it (7/15) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate Fite No. 99-22662-SE Estate of CEDRIC S MOREY. DECEASED Social Security No 367-05-1504 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE A hearing will be held on August 4. 1999 at 9:30 a m in *he probate courtroom. Hast­ ings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Hastings City Bank requesting Hastings City Bank be appointed personal repre­ sentative of the estate of Cednc S. Morey who lived st 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings. Michigan and who died February 8. 1999. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated June 15.1987 be admitted to probate It is also requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication ol this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record July 12. 1999 Richard J Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET Like a good neighbor. State harm is there.9 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (not in HJ) State Farm Indemnity Company (NJ) • Home Offices: Bloomington. Illinois 607 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-3495 Hastings City Bank By Richard J Hudson 150 W Court St Hastings Ml 49058 ‘Illegal conniving’ Dear Ann Landers: I am 52 years old and am married to a wonderful 29-year-old woman. We have two beautiful children. “Liz" is from South America and is in this country legally. The problem is her family. When our second child was bom, Liz^ mother. “Isabel,” came to visit and help with the baby. The first thing my mother-in­ law did was pressure me to help her find a job illegally. I told Isabel she was placing my wife^ immigrant status in jeopardy if we allowed her to stay with us past her visa expiration date, but she didn't care. Isabel also brought over relatives and friends and asked me to help them get work. Now, she wants me to falsify information so that her two younger children can attend high school here. Ann, I treat Liz\ family like gold, and we have never had 3 cross word, but I’m getting very nervous about all this “illegal" conniv­ ing, and I am al the point where I want to turn them in to the authorities. If I do this, it will surely destroy our marriage. I’m wor­ ried to death about immigration officials, but I don’t want to lose my wife. Please help me. - Rocks and Hard Places in the East. Dear Rocks: Tell your super-aggressive mother-in-law to get off your back, and let BOY, Jacob William Guthrie was bom at 3:55 p.m. on June 26, 1999 at the Latter Day Saints Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. His parents are Dave and Robin (Cruttenden) Guthrie. He weighed 8 lbs. and was 21 inches long. His grandparents are Joye and Ken Sagers of Parowan, Utah, Bill and Lorie Guthrie of Pittsburgh. Pa., and Bill and Bonnie Cruttenden of Hast­ ings. Great grandparents are Bob and Avis Timm, also of Hastings. BOY, God’s gift to Bill and Tanya Koetje of Lake Odessa is a beautiful son, Matthew Levi Koetje, bom June 12, 1999 at 10:35 a.m. at Metropolitan Hospital weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs., 19 inches long. He is welcomed by brothers Josiah and Jesse and grandpar­ ents Ken and Nancy Oosterhouse of Wood­ land and Joyce Koetje of Nashville. GIRL, Sueann Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 27. 1999 at 9:21 a.m. to Ms. Joeann Bowen of Middleville. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 6 oz. and 20 1/2 inches long. LEGAL NOTICE For More information, I love Raymond and am willing to go along with his proposal, but I am an only child and my mother would be extremely upset if she found out we were married and didn't tell her. Whai should I do? - Unde­ cided in the South. Dear Un: At age 31. you should feel com­ fortable about leading your own life. It is not essential that your mother know about your secret marriage now, although if you decide to have a big wedding later on, you should tell her. If you arc looking for ap­ proval, you have mine. Mazcl tov. (MS) BOY, Jonathan Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 25, 1999 at 4:08 p.m. to Tom and Tanja Greenfield of Lowell. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, William Joseph, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 23, 1999 at 8:14 a.m. to Linda and Steve Merring of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. anc 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Alexis Kay, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on June 25, 1999 at 12:43 p.m. to Jon and Lisa Kelmer of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. her know that you flatly refuse to engage in any additional illegal activities. I urge you to sec an attorney at once about getting your wife U.S. citizenship. Your lawyer should advise you every step of the way You don’t have to report Isabel, but please keep everything on the up and up, and resist all pressure to do otherwise. Peace of mind is worth a lot. Different? Dear Ann Landen:! agree with tnc writer who said people in Southern Califor­ nia are “different " Not responding to an RSVP is typical. This shocked me when 1 first moved to L.A. from New York, but now. I am neither surprised nor upset by anything people do Personally. I find Southern Californians delightfully flexible They have the rare ability to understand the cosmic importance of contemplating one’s navel instead of re­ sponding to a dinner invitation. I guess ly­ ing in a bathing suit in mid-Decembcr can affect the brain. - Kirk in L.A. Deal Kik: You will get no negative com­ ment from me on people who live in Cali­ fornia. My column appears in several news­ papers in the Golden State, and I am not about to take a crack at them. Also, I have a sister who lives there. Lonesome? Take charge ofyour life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landers' new booklet. "Hon' to Make Friends and Stop Being Lonely" Send a self-addressed, long business-size envelope and a check or money order for 34.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send 35.15) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. GIRL, Samantha Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 20, 1999 at 2:40 p.m. to Dennis and Heidi Pennington of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. II ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Vanessa Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 18, 1999 at 8:23 a.m. to Stacey and Robert VanDenBcrg of Plain­ well. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Matthew George, bom at Pennock Hospital on Ju pc 19, I999 at 1,’Qlp^ to Nicole Bayha and Todd Braden of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. II 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jesse Ray, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 19, 1999 at 5:21 p.m. to Stacy Hillabrandt and Tim Nelson of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 1/4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Joel Ramey, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on June 28, 1999 at 9:42 p.m. to Allyson and David Shinavier of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Jared Evan, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 28, 1999 at 6:03 a.m. to Wayne and Barbara Wright of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 9 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Brynn Riley, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 29, 1999 at 5:01 to Teresta Cole and Tom Bolo of Middleville. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Sophia Lee, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 3, 1999 at 10:55 p.m. to Steven and Vicky Howlett of Middleville. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Jasmine Ann, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 25, 1999 at 12:57 a.m. to Machelle Weeks of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Elijah Paul, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 4, 1999 at 12:42 a.m. to Melisa Salazar of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Morgan Kay, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 26, 1999 at 12:04 a.m. to Dawn and Randy Reed Sr. of Cloverdale. Weighing 8 lbs. 7.5 ozs. and 23 inches long. GIRL, Brittany Sue, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July I, 1999 at 12:59 p.m. to Adclbert and Connie Baker of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 3/4 ozs. and 20 inches long GIRL, Brittani Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 26, 1999 at 2:10 a.m. to Bill and Cassi Madden of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. BOY, Dominic Jay. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 1, 1999 at 8:15 p.m. to Ellysia Leffew and Richard Lewis of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Abigail Marie bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 23, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. to Kelly and Greg Czinder of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. I oz. and 21 inches long. BOY, Maximiliano Immanuel, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on June 23. 1999 at 5:24 p.m. to Linda and Victor Izaac of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 9 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Shelby Lynnette, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 22, 1999 at 8:26 a.m. to Cheryl Schild of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Lexi Mark, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on June 22, 1999 at 7:55 a.m. to Jennifer and Dan Hickey of Lake Odessa. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Jacob Israel, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on June 22, 1999 at 3:05 a.m. to Kim­ berly and Michael Tamez of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Carson Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 2, 1999 at 12:04 a.m. to Paul and Heather Scobey of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Micheala JoAnn, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 25, 1999 at 12:16 p.m. to Leslie DePriestcr and Mike Smith of Hast­ ings. Weighing 6 lbs. .5 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Matthew Walter Douglas, bom at Pennock Hospital on July I, 1999 at 9:37 p.m. to Angela and Douglas Hall of Hast­ ings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Sydney Rose, bom al Pennock Hos­ pital on July 3, 1999 at 2:02 p.m. to Jack and Lori Wiswell of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. �P«ge 10 - The Hastings Bennet - Thursday. July 15. 1999 lake Odessa N€UJS Gen Hoppough, grand marshal, chats with one of her guests at the afternoon reception on opening of the L.O. Fair. Kay Klein assists a customer in choosing a wreath from her wares For Sale By Owner 801 West Bond Street Large 4 bedroom home with new oak kitchen and dining room, main floor laundry. 3 baths, finished basement, new roof and unattached 24x36’ garage. Upstairs includes very large master bedroom w/2 walk-in closets. 3 additional bedrooms and full bath. Main level includes new oak kitchen and dining room w/new appliances, large family room with fireplace, den, screened in porch, 1/2 bath and large laun­ dry room. Basement has large family room w/fireplace, workshop. 3/4 bath and sin­ gle stall garage. Home is located on 109x132 lot close to schools and downtown. Shown by appointment. Call 948-0238 Asking Price... $148,000 PART-TIME TELLER WANTED Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union is looking for an experienced teller/cashier. Experience in cash han­ dling, data entry, and daily balancing are necessary. Must be neat in appearance, good in math, and willing to go the extra mile to give exceptional service to the mem­ bers of our organization. This offering is for three (3) days per week plus fill for vacations and sick time. bend resume, or stop by either office and complete an application. Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union P.O. Box 289 202 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 616-948-8369 P.O. Box 614 108 S. Grove Street Delton, Ml 49046 616-623-6700 The Lake Odessa Community Library^ summer reading program continues with the next session on Wednesday, July 21. The attendance during the past week of the Fair’s conclusion had a lesser participation with only 70-somc for the older group and a dozen tn the younger set instead of the usual 25 or so. The older group has had 80 to 100 each week. This coming week's pro­ gram will be The Incredible Egg Head with Shawn Jacobs at the library. The LOAHS Board of Directors will be meeting July 19 to Finalize plans for Depot Day on Saturday. July 31. The newest addi­ tion to the museum collection is an honor roll commissioned by the late Walter Reed of service man and women who were serv­ ing their country in 1944. It is a fine piece of work, executed in a professional manner. Doubtless, it was displayed in a prominent place during the remaining war years. After that, it was at the Lake Odessa Canning Company. When Lake Foods purchased the canning company, the honor roll and moved. It went to the VFW post until such time as the historical society had a place to store or display it. The post has now returned it to the society after keeping it in a safe place all these years. On Friday evening, there were two chick­ en barbecues in town. St. Edwards Church had its display sign o? the front lawn for days advertising their event. At the same time, the Alcthians and Friends held their 44th barbecue. This year the High Barbecue Service set up shop on the front lawn instead of using the alley parking lot. This put them in public view and also allowed the aroma of the food to waft on the breezes of Fourth Avenue. At 5 p.m., the crowds were ready and kept pouring in for more than an hour. Many people came early and stayed late. The take out line was set in the front of Fellowship Hall in a side room to expedite traffic. More than 250 meals were taken out for consumption elsewhere. More than 200 ate on the premises. Some out of town people who attended were the John Bamums of Hastings. Leon Steams of Dut­ ton, the Lloyd Corstons who arc visiting family from North Carolina. On Saturday, Mrs. Garth Slocum of Nashville and Mrs. Merton Garlock attend­ ed a dinner at noon at the Middleton Diner and joined 15 other classmates from Carson City High School years ago. They also went to the farm home of Don and Marie Havens for a social a ft 910000^ Others came from Indiana/Alma. Wtfifawnton, Ffondii, Crys­ tal arid Pernnton.-t • — t. w A* On July 6. the green bean season began at Tw’in City Foods with the big trucks rolling in frequently. Smaller trucks hauled away the snippings. They leave a watery trail for the first few blocks as the washed waste sheds its moisture from the washing the beans get when they arrive. Two shifts work most hours of the day from now until some­ time in September. The first beans come from southern Indiana. The harvest moves north with each week. Two weeks ago on a Saturday, Margaret Smith moved from home in a condo on Wil­ lowbrook Drive to Sentinel Point retirement home in Grand Rapids. On the following Tuesday, her husband Law’son was released from Pennock Hospital and he joined her in their new quarters. The last week of July will be another busy time with two big events. Not only Depot day. which comes on Saturday, July 31, but on Thursday evening, July 29 there will be another concert in the village park. The Arts Commission brings this annual event with support from individuals and businesses for the pleasure of local people and folks from miles around. There are always those who come from Lansing and Grand Rapids and even points beyond to hear great music under the shade of the towering trees of the park and in the com­ fort of one’s own lawnchair. There arc always refreshments, the cool variety, avail­ able and dancing in the street. Fourth Avenue is always closed for this musical happening. This year, the feature*’ group is the Grand River Big Band. Swing lessons will be given before the concert on the impromptu, decorated stage in the 700 block of Fourth Avenue. This is another time in the year when it is convenient to have friends with open lawns or welcoming driveways. Many people who live on Fourth or Second Avenue enjoy the music from their own porches or decks. Dr. Timothy and Mary Ellen Pickens of Saline have announced the engagement of their daughter Allyson Vinton Pickens to Gregory John Paplawsky. son of Dr. Peter and Cara Paplawsky of Grand Rapids. Both arc graduates of Hope College. The prospective groom is in graduate school at Michigan State University. The bride resides in Saline. Their wedding is set for September 4, 1999. The bride was obvious­ ly named for her paternal grandmother Vin­ ton (Vis) Pickens of Lake Odessa. Her local grandmother is Marie Pickens. This is the season for many family reunions. The 106th reunion of the MacNaughton-MacMillan family is to be held on Saturday. Aug. 14 at Long Lake Park between Sparta and Cedar Springs. This family settled in the Egypt Valley and Ada area when they came from Scotland via Canada. Their descendants spread through Michigan to Bowne Center, Mulliken and nearly to Charlotte. Highlights arc a group photo in the forenoon, food, family update, the egg toss and singing of Auld Lang Sync. Jan Doyle is ready for customers at the Boy Scouts tent at Art in the Park. Polyester Blend from Portland sang songs from the 50s and 60s. The new office/exhibit building on the L.O. fairgrounds. In the past, they have sponsored a trip to ancestral sites in Scotland, a quilt project with a block from each family and now a cook book is in the offing. Summer “Son" Day at Central United Methodist Church had as its special guest Pontius Pilate who had been interviewed by the pastor in the morning service with ques­ tions such as “Do you listen to your wife very often?" and "Are you very particular about washing your hands?" In the morning his identity was not revealed. He might have been recognized as Rob Kruiscnga in cos­ tume. Alcthians provided the snacks for everyone to enjoy after the session. July 18 will be the final week for this successful scries. Lakewood UMC is having its children^ camp this week out-of-iuwn. John Waite is the program director. Once back from this camp. John will be leaving for the annual trip of performances by the Rolling Stones, a puppet group. On July 6. Steve DeGroot began combin­ ing in a field at Carlton Center on M-43. By Thursday. Jim Allen on Portland Road had a large field of w'hcat harvested, the straw baled and the wagons were rolling hauling the baled straw. Wagons arc making regular trips to the Lake Odessa branch of Caledo­ nia Farmers Elevator. The Hogan house which was moved, according to last week's Banner, did go west on M-50 but not to Bliss Road. It went as far west as Tasker Road and then north on a route to bypass the village. Half a mile north, the house and to cross the CSX tracks but then it reached the wide section of Tasker Road, which was once the state high­ way connecting Grand Rapids and Lansing. A mile north of Tupper Lake Road, it turned cast on Musgrove Highway, continu­ ing across Jordan Lake Highway and con­ tinuing to Russell Road, which is quite nar­ row and hilly. Its final stop was on the cast side of Russell, south of the borne of Duane and Ellen Yager but north of the BcachUmlor house where it rested on its trailer awaiting completion of the foundation on which it will set. Lake Odessa church plans Bible school Living Gospel Church in Lake Odessa is inviting children to "dig into the Bible at Treasure Hunt Bible Adventure, July 19­ 23. "This year our church js searching for the greatest treasure ever." said Pastor Harly Koehn. "Our Treasure Hunt Bible Adven­ ture program will provide fun memorable Bible-learning activities for kids of all ages. "Each day, kids will sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, nibble tasty treats from Treasure Treats, dig into Bible adventures and create Craft Cave cre­ ations they’ll take home and play with all summer long," he said. "One day, kids will join the Disciple Peter, walking on water. Another day. they’ll be thrown on a prison ship with the Apostle Paul. "Treasure Hunt Bible Adventure is an exploration of God’s Word. Kids will gel to lake part in a hands-on mission project that will reach Spanish-speaking children across the globe." Koehn said. "We’ll conclude each day wilh a festive Treasure Time Finale program that gels everyo ic involved in celebrating what they have learned. Family members and friends are encouraged to join us daily for this spe­ cial time from 8:10-8:30 p.m. We hope Treasure Hunt Bible Adventure will help our community discover the treasure of Je­ sus," he said. The program will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 23 at the church, located at 1600 Rochester St., two blocks cast of the fairgrounds. To pre-register, call Judith Vincent at 367-4845. If you are unable to pre-register, that’s OK, come anyway. Koehn said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 15. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time More about Hope Township roots jn By Joyce F. Weinbrecht As was the situation in most of early Bar­ ry County, cash money was hard to come by in Hope Township. This meant (hat a great deal of banering, exchanging of labor and sharing of tools was part of the way of life. Springtime in Hope Township brought some other problems, such as muddy roads and muddy swamps, where the cattle would become mired and had lo be pulled out with considerable effort. If they could not be res­ cued, they sunk into the mud and literally drowned in the mire. Much of the travel was done on foot as the roads were trails, with logs thrown into the swampy' areas and over the streams. Groceries for the stores in the area were carried in back packs to the stores from Battle Creek or Yorkville on the southern end of Gull Lake. It wasn’t unusual for someone to carry com to the mill and carry 60 pounds of flour back to the area. The road into Hastings was a bit vague with the travelers choosing the path of least resistance. The trip from Cedar Creek took a minimum of 18 hours round trip. Later, when funds became available after the township was organized in 1850, more attention was applied to the building of roads. A road to Hastings was one of the first roads to come under consideration. In 1852, the road was built with a great deal of labor. The first ox team over this route was driven to Hastings. Cutting this road, which followed Indian and animal trails were Silas Bowkar, David Bowker, H.B. Day, Columbus Campbell, Lovincss Campbell, Alvin Graves, and William Campbell. This road was still very primitive, with stumps and logs across the mire spots and fords across the streams. As time went on and the roads were used more frequently, the stumps were cleared away and the miry spots became built up with more logs being put in them. This road followed the lines of the current Cedar Creek Road, more or less. As the northern part of the township began to be settled more roads were cut across the town, both north and south, often following the lines chopped by the survey­ ors irvjhc par|ipr times or folloypng Indian trails.' In Sections I and 2, there were many indians and they had a winter camp on those sections. Their trails made the best routes to travel about the township. The northern part of the township was slower to be settled for several reasons. One, the land was swampy, plagued by mosquitoes and the accompanying malaria, and two, the need for better road:; connect­ ing it to other areas. Thomas Lindeman built a saw mill on Section No. 10 on land which he had taken up. Here he could saw lumber for the northeast quarter of the township. Donald McCallum had settled in Orangeville Township in 1838. coming from Canada to Section No. 7 in Hope Township in 1851. He had been bom in 1807. He died in 1869. In 1860 he owned the full section. He built a waicr powered sawmill on a stream called Mill Creek, which joins Glass Creek on the northeastern part of the sec­ tion. The School Board met at the McCallum home on Sept. 27, 1858 and a site for the schoolhouse was chosen on the west bank of a spring brook near the southwest comer of Donald McCallum’s field in a poplar grove, on the east side of the road. A con­ tract for the amount of $245 for the build­ ing was signed by Robert Dinwiddie. Asher Roberts and Donald McCallum. The schoolhouse was built in 1858-1859. Donald and Isabella McCallum's family were Jonn. Christy, Malcolm, Alexander and Donald, who died at an early age. In 1911 and 1912, a new house was built on the family farm with modem heating and plumbing from plans and materials bought from Sears, Roebuck and Company. A railroad boxcar was shipped to Shultz Members of the Grand Army of the Republic, (left to right) James McDonald, Fred Bergman, Charles Mowery, David Morthland. Johathan Valentine. after the Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad came through the area in 1887 The McCallum School, date unknown. with the materials needed on it (this was not a precut house). Local carpenters did the construction. The plans included a porch around the kitchen and the attic was fin­ ished. The land for the United Brethren Church was donated by the McCallums and later the land for a parsonage was donated also. There was alsv - McCallum Cemetery located on the south side of Pine Lake road on the McCallum property. It has been obliterated but there are still some of the sites visible where the bodies have been moved to other cemeteries. George Peak, who was a black man, who had survived the War of 1812, came in 1948 and settled on Section No. 28, on the north­ eastern side of Wall Lake, along with his sons James,Nathanicl and Thomas Peak, who each took land of their own and settled on it. William H. Carpenter came to Hope Township in 1855 to Section No. 29 to the west of the land taken up by the Peaks, also on the north side of Wall Lake. He had a homestead of 165 acres there. lu -.Another landowner: who settled on'the southeastern pasiuof^Waft Lake* wa»fthe Walldorff family. Milhn Walldorff Sr. was bom in Allegheny County, New York, on July 17,1836. He was one of a family of 10. George Walldorff, his father, had served in the Revolutionary War and also in the War of 1812. Milan married Clara Fuller in the spring of 1856 and they came to Michigan to settle on the farm on Section No. 28, Hope Town­ ship. They first built a log cabin in which to live until they could build a frame house. Milan Walldorff Sr. died in 1903. The sons of the couple, Milan and Harry, opened a furniture and undertaking busi­ ness in Hastings. Harry became certified by the State Board of Health as a licensed mor­ tician. The firm first known as Walldorff and Son, furniture dealers and undertakers, finally became Waldorff Furniture and operated as such for many years, passing its 100th anniversary. They owned a hearse, which was used to transport the bodies of their customers to the place of burial up to and into the end of the 1890s and into the 1900s. In the early 1900s, there was a resort called Walldorff Resort, on the north side of Wall Lake. (More information about this is not immediate!v available.) Between 1850 and 1860 the Hope Town­ ship area nourished. Early settlers in this period included Moses Shultz on Section No. 3 who came there with his brother, Joseph Shultz. J.E. Hall and J.A. Hall also settled on Section No. 3. In 1854, Seymour Tillotson came to Section No. 3. He sold this land in 1855 to Moses Shultz. After the Chicago, Kalamazoo Railroad came into the area, the hamlet of Shultz came about. There was a depot built there and several businesses grew up in the area. This northern area of the township was covered with heavy growths of forest. Much The residence of William H. Carpenter, Wall Lake. Hope Township work was needed to clear it before it could be planted to crops. Simeon Kingsbury came to Hope Town­ ship and settled on Section No. 24 and then in 1853 he moved to Section No. 20. Ansel Kingsbury built a sawmill which he later converted to a gnst mill. This was between Cloverdale, (then called Mud Lake for the Indian name Wascbago) and Long Lake. Later, this became the hamlet of Cloverdale LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan In the Barry County Trial Court - Family Division ORDER TO ANSWER Honorable James H. Fisher File No 99-329- DO KIM K KORP. formerly known KIM K FIELDS PUuntrtf vs J GARY A FIELDS. Defendant. Attorney for Plaintiff David M Koons (P39300) 214 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948-9407 To Gary A Fields Based upon the pleadings in the above cap­ tioned matter Plaintiff has fifed a Complaint for Divorce IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant in this Divorce shall on or before the 13th day of August. 1999 file an Answer to the Complaint, as­ serting his interest, with the Ctefk ol the Court for the Barry County Trial Court-Family Division. 220 W Court St. Hastings Ml. 49058 A failure to Me said Answer to Complaint shall constitute a De­ fault. and on the I3tn day of August. 1999 a De­ fault will be entered, proofs for a Divorce and Judgment of Divorce will be submitted to the Court on 26th day of August. 1999 al 1.15 p.m in the afternoon or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard CIRCUIT JUDGE JAMES H FISHER Drafted by David M Kc^ns Attorney at Law 214 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 1-616-948-9407 (7/22) Notice of Mcrtgage Foreclosure Sale ■•■HIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT. cMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carl Frandsen and Amy Fiandsen. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Commonpoint Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated October 1. 1997. and recorded on October 14, 1997 Document No 1002748, Barry County Records Michigan, and was as­ signed by said mortgagee to the ContiMortgage Corporation. Ass.qnee by an assignment dated October 1,1997. which was recorded on June 11. 1996 Document No 1013376. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTYTWO AND 70/100 dollars £77 442 70). including interest at 12.810% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 100 p m . on July 29. 1999 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as Com­ mencing 528 7 feet South and 453 7 feet East of the Northwest comer of said Section 21. thence East 528 9 feet, thence South 397 5 feet to the center of highway, thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes West 350 9 feet; thence South 70 de­ grees 19 minutes West 189 1 feet to the center of the highway, thence North 468 3 feet more or less to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated June 17 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #990506137 Tigers (7/15) when the village was finally platted out. Cloverdale and Shultz both became very active villages after the railroad came through the area, giving a way to move peo­ ple, crops and other goods easier and at a reasonable cost. In 1859, John Replogle made his home on Section No. 18, near Guernsey Lake. This lake was called Granger Lake at first after a man whose name was Granger. On some older maps this lake is listed as Granger Lake. In 1854, Mr. Harper had made a clearing and abandoned it. Replogle took advantage of his work and settled on the land. Timothy Collins also located on Section no. 18 in 1859 and in I860 George Curtis took land on Sectidn No. 18 and Abram Hayward came to Section No. 17. A list of men who sentd in the Civil War, 1861-1865 was compiled in 1896. This list may not be complete but does give an idea of how many men from Hope Township responded when their country called them to military duty. This list included: Charles Cook, Jacob Albertson, James McDonald, James Illicit, Franklin Pierce. Abraham Replogic, Myron Chamberlain, John McGum, Eugene Corwin, Erwin Field, Palmer Kams, Willard Payne, David L. Morthland, Charles A. Loomis, Henry Newman, John R. Hinkley, Nathan Harri­ son, John Asby, Stephen Stanley, Charles J. French, Samuel Owen, Lewis Gesler, William Anders, William H. Carpenter, Ansel Kingsbury, Johathan Valentine, John S. Hinds, John Flannery, Phillip Arthur, William Tuttle, Felix Chamberlain, Lewis Barnes, Daniel Brant, Cyrus Larabee, Levi Gillispie, Conrad Kahler, Ira D. Brooks and Alexander McCallum. (More about Hope Township next week) LEGAL NOTICES Mortgage Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Shirley M Keiser, An Unmar­ ried Woman, to Enterprise Financial Services Inc . mortgagee dated April 9. 1998 and recorded April 15. 1998 in Instrument Number 1010452. Barry County Records said mortgage ts now held by Greenwich Capital Financial Products Inc. by assignment dated May 12.1998 and recorded on May 14. 1999 in Instrument Number 1029612. Barry County Rucords There « claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Ten and 43/100 DoHars ($69,510.43) including interest at the rate of 10 625% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan al 1 DO p.m. on July 29. 1999. The premises are located in the City of Hast­ ings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 22.25 feet of the North 88 feet of Lot numbered 890 and the East 27.5 feet of the North 88 feet of Lot numbered 889 of the recorded pial of the Village (Now City) of Hastings. A Subdivi­ sion, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Except: Beginning at the Southwest comer of the East 43 75 feet of the North 5 33 rods of Lot 890 o! the City, formerly ViHage of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence West 12 feet; thence North 31.5 feet; thence East 12 feet; thence South 31.5 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance wrthMCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated: June 17. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Greenwich Capital Financial Prod­ ucts Inc. As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 File No 189 0158 (7/15) FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael K Kelley, a married man to Mortgage Plus of Kalamazoo. Inc. Michigan whose ad­ dress is 5000 Portage Road. Portage. Ml 49002. Mortgagee, dated August 15.1997. and recorded on September 10. 1997 in Document number 1001404. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to VanDyk Mortgage Corporation whose address is 2449 Camelot Court SE. PO Box 6705. Grand Rapids, Ml 49516-6705 by an assignment dated August 21, 1997, and recorded on September 10. 1997 in Document number 1001405. Barry County Records, Michigan, and subsequently assigned from VanDyk Mortgage Corporation to The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee, by an as­ signment dated November 10. 1997. and recorded on July 24. 1998 in Document number 1015526, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-one Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Three and 92/100 Dollars $61,223.92). including interest at 11.83% annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1 o'clock p.m., on August 25. 1999 Said premises are situated in Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Land located in Hastings City. Barry County. State of Michigan, and is described as fo#cws Lot 3. John Uchty s First Addition to the City of Hastings, according ;o the recorded plat thereof. Commonly known as: 846 East Bond Street Hastings. Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period sitaR be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated July 2. 1999 The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee Brian A. Potestivo. P C , Attorneys. 36250 Dequmdre Road. Suite 410. Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (810) 795-4400 (8/12) FROM THE SCRAPBOOK Folk History. News, views and humor from earlier times. www.hortonnotebook.com Mwsrnaior sounwer mocniic. An irxWpvKWnr aoanMN or S-Ory •>*«. he • 10 •rycnl M. • Koiamaioo. McfUQon 49J01 • 345-1900 91te tot Dt . SlcNona MfcNpon <XM3 • [ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 15. 1999 - Page 11 Local museum is well kept secret Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Al steady stream of guests attended an ice cream social, sponsored by The Bernard Historical Society, at the Bernard Museum in Delton last Saturday afternoon. An old-time gathering under an open air canopy was treated to old fashioned melodies, nearly non-stop, performed by The Happy Tones from Woodbury. The group regularly performs at Perry’s Cafe in Woodbury. The entire event was staffed by volun­ teers. Serving ice cream were members of Miss Delton’s court: Ashley Quick. LeAnn Huisman. Suzann Momenee and Tina Higgins, the alternate Miss Delton. Visitors enjoyed ice cream, conversation with old acquaintances, and took time to tour the museum exhibits. Small folks were given balloons, and after ice cream, took a good look at what it was like living back in the good ole days. Many also went to enjoy a walk along the nature trail at the east end of the property. The museum is a well disguised treasure of history, which anyone in Michigan might be proud to claim among the state's treasures, with more than 25,000 artifacts on display in seven buildings. The Bernard Historical Society struggles to keep the museum going and to continue its work of compiling area history using volunteer labor and donations from the visiting public. Buildings cuddle together on the grounds which were once the hospital property of Dr. Prosper Bernard, during the thirties, until around 1950. Esther Bernard, his wife, is still very involved in work surrounding the museum. Rooms in the main building of the mu­ seum were once hospital rooms, including an operating room, an x-ray, an office, a delivery room, a nursery, a kitchen and more. Four of the rooms for patients looked over Crooked Lake. Esther Bernard said more than 400 babies were delivered in the hospital when it was in operation between 1936 and 1942. There were at least two nurses on hand at all times. Dr. Bernard went into the service in 1942. He served in a MASH unit in Italy and in North Africa, and when he returned he used the building for offices and for headquarters for his x-ray work. He traveled around the area, offering xray services. An interesting feature in the building is an underground passageway between the hospital and the doctor's home. The hospital building includes two floors and a two story addition, all used to hold the thousands of interesting items from the history of the area. The late Dr. Bernard was a st idem of history, and began the collection which later was the start of the museum's storehouse of artifacts. A visitor could spend hours trying to sec all the items on display. One can learn how Wall Lake got its name, how Native Americans ground com and about local pioneer history. The museum houses a lot of historical information and archives, including things like phone books which go back to the 1920s, which people look at to trace missing family members who used to live in the area. Dr. Bernard did a lot of the work collecting stories from old area residents for the book. "Years Gone By," put into published form by the Historical Society. The Brown School, originally built in 1873 had been preceded by another log school before that. The Brown School, located on property owned by a family named Brown, was on Lindsey and Pine Lake roads. Remodeled in 1927, a room in the back replaced a woodshed and a furnace was added. Bathrooms were installed near the front. Jean Solomon, another long standing member, said clothing on the mannequins in the school was actually worn by the woman who taught school there, and children's clothing came from children in the area, which had been stored for a long time. The building was used as a school until the early forties, and remained in use even after Delton Schools consolidated. The building was given to the museum in 1963. Don Gilmore paid to move it. The back room has been converted from a storage room to a youth display room, a project of Boy Scout Troop 108. The school is fitted with a ramp to be fully accessible. The school contains a full «et of school desks and many other items typical of a one room school: an old clock, presidential pictures, a wood stove and an out house, for those who have never seen one. "The Little House," on the museum grounds, was built in the 1930s to be a home for the assistant doctors at the hospital from 1939 to 1942. The house became the home of three doctors at separate times, between 1945 and 1956. It was used for storage for several years. The Little House has been opened for display recently. It includes a sewing machine room, an early communications area, books, shoes, and a country kitchen. The rooms are devoted to pioneer-style artifacts which might be found in homes of other eras. An Implements Building was built by volunteers in 1991 to house the hundreds of farm antiques and artifacts being warehoused in tight quarters. They could not be viewed by the public before the See BERNARD Museum, page 17 A breezy sunny day was perfect for gathering families, neighbors, and friends to enjoy the Ice Cream Social sponsored by Historical Society members. Ice cream was served by volunteers, Ashley. Quick, LeAnn Huisman and Suzann Momenee. People streamed through the ice cream line all afternoon. The Happy Tones from Woodbury played old time tunes for guests at an Ice Cream Social fund raiser at the Bernard Historical Museum. Miss Fenner's Dressmaker's Cottage is equipped with items needed for sewing, including quilting frame, sewing machines, flat iron, ironing board, patterns , dressmaking forms, fabrics, and more. The Blacksmith Shop contains all the implements, tools, and items a smithy might require to keep the local horses shoed and fitted for work. The museum offers over 25,000 items to look at from Michigan history. This room was a nursery in Bernard Hospital, in service from 1936 through 1942, where many services were offered, including the delivery of over 400 babies to area families. The Brown School, moved to the site in 1963 includes some original items and some typical items typical of a one room school. The Country Store contains all kinds of items from the late 1S80s which a person might expect to buy in a store at that time, Including a Post Office, originally located in the Bowen Mills settlement. �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thjfsday. July 15. 1999 Bailey, Jr. continued from page 2 "In the city, I think they have nicer apartments (for the missionaries)," he said. For a number of years, Jim has worked to save money for the missionary experi­ ence, which costs $350 per month. He has mowed lawns when h* was younger and recently worked at Wendy’s and last year he had a number of masonry and construction jobs. He's been working this summer, too. "I didn’t do as good (saving money) as I should have," Jim said, so he will be counting on his parents to help. He noted that all missionaries pay the same fee per month, even if the cost of living is lower or higher in the country where they are serving. That policy was put in place to make the opportunity for service more affordable for all, Jim said, noting that in the past some missionaries had to pay $1,000 a month if they were serving in a place like Paris, France. "There's a lot of (financial) help for peo­ ple. If I couldn’t afford to go on my mis­ sion, there’s a lot of people who would sponsor me to go...or send money to the church for the missionary fund. People do that all the time because if somebody really wants to go, it would be a bummer if they couldn't," Jim said. What do his friends think about his up­ coming adventure? "I get a different reaction from everyone,” Jim said. "Some can't sec why, (and say) I don’t want you to go. A lot of my new friends in college were that way. *You can't be leaving for two years.' My closest friend...it wasn't a surprise thing to him. (Ik said) 'See you in two years.' A lot of people were just really surprised and a lot of people think it’s pretty cool to have the opportunity to do that." Jim expects to miss family and friends the most while he’s gone. "You can do without other stuff," he said. And, oh, yes, he'll miss the vigorous workout at football camp in August. Those who want to write lo Jim while he's in Peru, may send letters to: Jim Bai­ ley Jr., Los Granados 613, Urbanization California, Casilla 10, Trujillo, Peru. Richard E. Buskirk Paul Goforth Eva Hula James McKinley Williams HASTINGS - Richard E. Buskirk, age 68, of Hastings, passed away Friday, July 9, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Richard was bom on January 15, 1931 in Martin, Michigan, the son of Howard and Alma (Belden) Buskirk. He was raised in the Martin area, and attended schools there, graduating in 1949. Richard served in the United States Air Force from July 17. 1951 until July 13, 1955 during the Korean Conflict. He was married to Harue J. Matsunaga on September 15. 1955, they came to Hastings in 1962 from Moline, Michigan. Richard was employed at Fisher Body of the General Motors Corporation for 27 years and retired from there. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son and daughter, brother, Kenneth Buskirk. Richard is survived by his wife, Hanic; son Richard (Bonnie) Buskirk, Jr., of Hastings; 6 grandchildren; brother Dale Buskirk of Plainwell; sisters, June Korreck, and Marie Rose, both of Grand Rapids. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 13, 1999 from 2:00 - 3:30 P.M., at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 13. 1999 at 4:00 P.M. al the Hastings Riverside Cemetery wilh Reverend Russell A. Sarver officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Mental Health. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. NASHVILLE - Paul Goforth, age 83, of Nashville, passed away Sunday, July 11. 1999, at Founlainvicw Center in Grand Rapids. Michigan. Paul was bom on August 15, 1915 in Cottonport, Tennessee, the son of Albert and Delphia (Boles) Goforth. He attended school in Decatur. Tennessee and served in the Army during World War II in Europe. Paul was married lo Arlie Reneau in Angola. Indiana on December 17. 1937. He retired from Post Cereal Company after 27 years of service. Paul was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #8260 of Nashville, the 25 Year Club at Post Cereal, a former member of the Masonic Lodge #255 of Nashville, and attended the Nashville Baptist Church. He drove a church bus for Maple Grove Bible Church where he taught Sunday School, and enjoyed farming, coon hunting, pulling weeds, and collecting hats. Paul was preceded in death by a grandson, John Altoft; sisters, Rena Jackson and Tincy Reed; brother, Dugger Goforth. He is survived by his wife, Arlie; children, Delph-a (Elgin) Totten of Nashville, Mary Ann (Wes) Erwin of Nashville, Lorraine (Lester) Altoft of Hastings, Paul (Mary) Goforth Jr. of Santa Maria. California, Joe (Gail) Goforth of Santa Maria, California, Kathy (Leo) Hine of Hastings, Thomas Goforth of Sama Maria. California, Bernice (Dan) Shilling of Olivet. Brenda Davis (Ron Armour) of Hastings; 26 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; sisters, Zena Webster of Warsaw. Kentucky, and Garnet Vccosta of Mashby, Massachusetts. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville Reverend Lester DeGroot officiated. Burial was at Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland Home or Alzhcimcrs Association. HASTINGS - Mrs. Eva Hula, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, July 10, 1999 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Eva was bom on May 10, 1912 at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Katherine Strumberger. She was raised in Wisconsin and later the family moved to Michigan and settled in the Yankee Springs area.' Eva attended the Gales School. She was married to Carl Hula on May 11. 1940 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. They resided in Irving from 1941 onwards. Eva was employed in various positions until her marriage at which time she devoted her time to her husband and children. She was a member of St. Augustine Altar Society, Thomapple Garden Club, Irving Birthday Club, Holy Family Catholic Church of Caledonia. She served these organizations in various positions. She was known for her beautiful flower gardens and her intricate needlework. Eva was a caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, doing kind deeds for family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband. Carl Hula; parents. John and Katherine Strumberger; step-father, Louis Martin; and four brothers, Johnny, Tony, Louis and Joseph. Eva is survived by a son. Robert (Frances) Hula of Hastings; daughter, Bonita (Adrien) Briggs of Gtond Cayman Islands; six grandchildren. Douglas Hula. Robin (Randy) Petersen, Ruthann Hula. Katherine (Jeffrey) Briggs-Broderick. Anne Briggs and Chris Briggs; two great­ grandchildren. Nike Broderick and Nesta Broderick; sister Katherine Strumberger of Nazareth Convent of Kalamazoo; several nieces; nephews; and sisters and brothersin-law. Helen Wrobleski, Joseph and Dolly Hula, Charles and Kathryn Brownell, Charles and Louise Reaser, Alice Strumberger and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was offered Tuesday morning. July 13. 1999 at 10:00 A M. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia with Reverend Father David E. Le Blanc as Celebrant. ARIZONA - In honor of James McKinley Williams, known as “Willie the Clown", age 59. of Tuscon. Arizona, passed away in January 1999. Jim was raised in Nashville and lived in the Freeport area, then moved out west tn Arizona with his wife, Brenda (Gronewold) and their three children. Jim Jr., of Freeport, Vickie Adcock of Tuscon. Arizona, and Pam Carter formerly from Hawaii and transitioning to Tennessee. Jim's tribute to life was his love for people. He shared his laughter as “Willie the Clown" with the Shrine Circus, benefit parties, and, of course, birthdays. He dearly loved his hunting trips to Michigan and his camping trips to the mountains, especially with the family. Jim was a great father, friend, and my soul mate for 40-1/2 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Kenneth Williams; brothers. Ken and Jackie. * Jim is survived by his mother, Geraldine from Tuscon, Arizona; brothers, Ed Hicks from North Carolina. Donald Williams from Virginia, and Richard (Dick) Williams of Arizona; one sister, Martha Davis of Lake Odessa. Funeral services will be held at the Nashville Cemetery on Sunday, August 1, 1999 at 2:00 P.M. Donald Norton WOODLAND - Mr. Donald Norton, age 77, of Woodland, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 1999, in the Home of Hope in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Bdard of Review of the Crty of Hastings *n« convene on July 20.1999 at 9:00 a m The board wtfi race! in the Conference Room. City Hall, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan for the purpose of rev»ev.ir>g and cor­ recting cfencal errors and mutual mistake of fact Eligible tax­ payers who have not filed their homestead affidavit may do this time in person or by letter. Judy A. Myers Crty Assessor REQUEST FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES 1999 STREET LINE PAINTING The City of Hastings Department of Public Services is requesting sealed bids for its 1999 LOST Large, Male Black Lab From Sundago Park'TbonMpple Lake July 4th - Reward for Return 517-543-4996 or 517-543-0360 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an accuracy test will be conducted on the tabulating equipment which will be used to tabulate the voters ballots for the August 3, 1999 Primary Election on July 22. 1999 at 1:00 p.m. in the office of the City Clerk, 201 East State street. Hastings, Michigan. street line painting program. Bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on July 20, 1999 at the office below. Proposal forms, bidding requirements and The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945­ 2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Ccmetcnt in Hastings. Memcmai contributions may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice of Kalamazoo or Charity of your Choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. CASHIER WANTED Steven Becker Immediate opening for a person who desires to provide friendly top quality work. Flexible hours. Please apply in person at Barry County Lumber 225 Industrial Park Hastings, Ml 49058 (6tr 945-3431 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Charles H. “Chuck" Truesdell GRAND LEDGE ■ Charles H. "Chuck" Truesdell, age 70, a long time area resident of Grand Ledge, passed away July 12. 1999. Chuck worked in several fields including teaching in Grand Ledge, farming, machine repair at Speaker-Hines and Thomas, and assisting son Chuck in his business. He had an artistic touch in everything that he did from woodcarving to fixing things. He enjoyed people. Chuck is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia Anne; sons, Charles H. IB (Barbara) of Eagle, Burce (Ada) of Miami Beach, Florida; daughters, Christine (Bradley) Shreve of Jenison, and Teresa Truesdell of Kingston Springs, Tennessee; grandchildren, Therese, Alexander, Nicole, Danielle, and Anastasia; sister. Suzanne (Robert) Doerge of Corvallis, Oregon; brother-in-law, Robert Miller of Hastings. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July l?th, 1999 at 1:00 P.M.. at Wacousta Community United Methodist Church with Reverend Lyle Heaton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice, The American Heart Association, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements were made by HolihanAtkin Funeral Home of Grand Ledge. GUN LAKE - Steven Becker, age 29. of Gun lake, passed away unexpectedly, Monday evening. July 12,1999. He is survived by his parents, Vernon and Judy Becker, fiance' Kristin Dean; sister. Deborah (James) Fuller, niece, Megan Anne; nephews, Ryan and Kevin; cousin. Marilyn Kolb; aslo his special friends, Wesley Gervn, Barry Milboum ani Ken Carpenter. The family will greet relatives aid friends on Thursday, July 15, 1999, from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Friday. July 16, 1999 at 1:00 P.M. at the Archer. Hampel & Kubiak Chapel in Wayland with Pastor Stacy Minger officiating. Interment will be at Robbins Cemetery in Yankee Springs Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on July 21, 1999 at 7:30 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Town­ ship. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following. 1.) Special Land Use Permit filed by Tom Guthrie III to allow an extension of the present Land Use Permit (Roadside produce market) by adding an Educational Petting Zoo. Com Maze. Parking Area and a riding stable in­ cluding animal drawn carts and wagons at 7301 and 7775 Milo Road (par­ cel number 012-024-001-10 and 012-024-011-00, respectively. This property in question is located in the “A" - Agricultural District. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written com­ ments on these special land use permit appellations at the address be­ low. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and ser­ vices such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the heanng upon five- (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Prairieville Township Planning Commission Robert Kull, Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 4 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chamber. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. August 2. 1999 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the proposed amendment to Sections 90-5, 90-89. 90-667 and 90-1048 of the Code of Ordinances to eliminate the requirement tor the use of certified or registered mail for notifications regarding zoning map or text amendments, matters under the jurisdiction ol the Zoning Board of Appeals. Planned Unit Developments, and Special Land Uses. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said heanng will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City ol Hastirrgs (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Public Auction L hocse\ FOR SALE Thursday, July 22nd Property is located at 125 Stadium Drive, Middleville, MI The sale will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI. Minimum bid is $54,701 rf.EV. is $35,100 • Property sells "AS IS" The house is a 3 bedroom. 1.5 bath bi-level on a slab with 2 car attached garage. This foreclosure sale u subject lo one month redemption nghu Term. Certified fund, delivered to the Sheriff at (he sale. For more details contact Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 Rural Development is An Equal Opportunity Lender 4 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 15. 1999 - Page 13 < (me h think <f it... Buzz Youngs Classic fast approaching by Jinn Jensen The week at J-Ad Graphics truly something special Il has been one super week at J-Ad Graphics... thanks to the tireless work of some very special people. The week started out Sunday with the first (annual?) J-Ad Graphics Golf Outing held at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. A field of some 35 linksters (some near professionals and some first-timers) took lo the scenic course in search of low scores and fun. They found both, although the tons-o-fun clearly out-weighed the other. The winning team consisted of Jon Jacobs, Kim Barton and Perry Hardin. The three-some carded a first place score of eight under par... one shot better than the runner-up team of myself, Jason Larabee and Kay Love. Larabee and Love certainly carried our squad. I do believe that the best team did finish second in this case. If Jacobs, Barton and Hardin want to play a round of match play, we will graciously challenge them... any time on any course. Some of the special contests at the tournament included a longest drive for the men, a longest drive for the women, a closest to the pin for the men, closest to the pin for the women and the highest team score. I*m not completely sure, but I do believe that Jeannette Healy won at least two or three of these challenges. Terry Merry also had a longest drive as did Shawn Gahan and Jon Jacobs. Alice Gahan, Healy, Steve Vickery and Jason Larabee had closest to the pin achievements. Special people and businesses to thank for the J-Ad Golf Outing include Wai Mart, Kmart Stores, Family Dollar, Plumbs, Don’s Food, King's Music Center, Yankee Springs Golf Course, Mulberry Fore, Woodland Paper Company, Central Ink Corporation, Quimby-Waistrom, Donohue Paper Company, Abitib.-Consolidation Paper, Unisource Paper Company, H.P.S. Printing Supply, Dayco International, Nation-Wide Paper Company, Burgess Norreal, Dan Buerge, Jon Gambee. Alice and Shawn Gahan and Don Roy. See J-Ad Continued on page 14 The Buzz Youngs Classic golf tournament serves two primary purposes. One is to honor its namesake, the late Buzz Youngs, who for many years devoted his time and efforts to his beloved Hastings Saxons. Youngs was a sports editor for the Hastings Banner, promoted the blue and gold on the radio and always found time and a place in his heart to add something special to the lives of many of the high school's athletes. "Buzz holds a real special meaning for me," said Hastings Athletic Booster Club president and Classic chairman Tom Alderson. "He was always enjoyable to golf with and was so much fun to be around. He always had a kind word to say." Steve Youngs, Buzz' son, realizes the value in having such an outing to honor his father. "My dad devoted his whole life to high school athletics in this community," Youngs said. "This is one way we can keep his spirit alive." The Classic's second purpose is to help pay for needs of the Saxon sports programs. Past proceeds have been used for such projects as building the school's softball field. This year, the proceeds will go toward helping to construct the new Hastings High School soccer field complex. This year's 18-hoie Classic is Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Hastings Country Club. A shotgun start opens play at 8 a.m., with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. "It is a great outing; it's always been a lot of fun," said Alderson. "We’ve seen a lot of alumni came back and play." You could say that the Buzz Youngs Classic goes a long way in ensuring the success of the Saxon squads. All athletic programs benefit from this golf outing. The money in recent yean has helped to build a new track and a new press box at Johnson Field. "It's a big money maker for the boosters," Alderson said. Anxious to swing at the Aug. 7 Buzz Youngs Classic at the Hastings Country Club are (from left to right) Hastings High School athletic director Steve Hoke, Hastings Athletic Booster Club president Tom Alderson, Saxon golf coach Bruce Krueger and the school's varsity boys soccer coach, Dennis Argetsinger. The additional facilities and equipment help the Hastings High School sports teams to succeed. Who can forget the recent O-K White Conference boys track and field title, the trip to the State finals for the Saxon cheerleaders or the repeat appearance in the Class B Final Four for the blue and gold's boys basketball program? "It (the money raised by the Classic) has always gone to support both the boys and the girls... it's for everyb j.1y," said Youngs. Each year a male and female jock at the area high school is honored with Buzz Youngs awards for their talents on the fields and for being quality individuals. Teams will play a four-person scramble on Aug. 7, with the fortunate squads earning some cash prizes. The first place team receives $260, the second place finishers earn $150 and the 10th place squad takes home $150. In 1998, the grand champions at the Buzz Youngs Classic were the four­ some of Ron Beyer, Bruce Krueger, Gary Holman and Dave Kuzava. Cost per player to participate is $65. That price includes the green fees, use of a riding cart and lunch. A Hole-in-One contest will be staged at the event, with the grand prize being a one-year lease on a 2000 Dodge Neon. That contest is sponsored by the Hastings Chrysler Dodge Super Store. Other special events include a skins game, a putting contest and many door prizes. For reservations and sign-up, contact the Hastings Country Club pro shop or call (616) 945-2756. HCC course acquires watering system The first-place squad at Sunday's golfing event were (from left to right) Perry Hardin, Kim Barton and Jon Jacobs. It’s a big investment., but golfing at the Hastings Country Club should greatly benefit from a new automated watering system that will soon be completely installed at the course. Randy Teegardin, president of the Hastings Country Club, said the project is certainly a costly one, but the enhancements the club foresees clearly outweigh the overall cost "We're putting a lot of money into the golf course," Teegardin said. "The course is already a true test of golf and it will be more. It is something our members have been asking for." It is a $375,000 project but the watering system is expected to improve the quality of golf enjoyed at the course. The city links actually began looking into such an irrigation system roughly 12 years ago. The cost of the equipment needed has decreased in recent years and the commitment of country club members has allowed the project to go through. "Il will be a much nicer course in the way it looks and in the way it plays." said Teegardin. Benefits expected as a result of this project are as follows: to enhance the natural beauty of the existing layout, to improve the condition and playability of the fairways, greens and rough, to create a more challenging test of golf, to provide the membership with a golf course that exceeds their expectations with respect to both quality and ability and to preserve the club for future generations. The irrigation installation is being manned by Baker Irrigation, Inc. out of Sand Lake. All of the materials come from Spartan Distributors in Sparta and The Toro Golf Company Irrigation Division. Baker Irrigation has also installed similar systems at the Heritage Glen Golf Course in Paw Paw, Indian Trails Golf Course in Grand Rapids, Rouge River Golf Course in Sparta and Oakland Hills Golf Course in Portage. In the past, there was just one sprinkler bead on most of the greens. Softer grass is expected lo come from the new watering system. The irrigation system is computerized and the sprinkle heads on each hole arc operated individually. A new 20 x 24 pump house on hole 14 will be installed. Completion of the project should come by the middle of August At the current time, 12 holes are already completed. The work has not hindered play at the Hastings Country Club. There has been little disruption and minimal scarring to the course. It is a hope of the Hastings Country Club that potential new members will be inclined to test the local links because of the improvements being made. "We're certainly hoping to draw new members," said Teegardin. The irrigation system, however, is not the only thing new at the Hastings Country Club. Leagues are also being run there including ones from the Elks and the Moose organizations. The Hastings Country Club was originally constructed in 1921. It was originally designed as a nine-hole club. Otto King and Bob Stanton are shown here preparing the grounds for the Hastings Country Club golfers to enjoy. A great day was had by all as the J-Ad Graphics team invaded the Yankee Springs Golf Course Sunday for golf, food, prizes and plenty of smiles. Toro offers products for basic and expanded single row watering systems, the basic and expanded double systems, the basic and expanded three row systems and the full coverage system. Many of the holes at the club, according to Teegardin, will have double row systems. "It will give us the ability to water," Teegardin said. "This is very positive for the golf course. If we want to waler 40 percent more than normal, we will be able to do so." There will be four sprinkler heads on most greens, according to Teegardin. Better grass will be the result of the irrigation project. Still Teegardin said the plan is to "keep (the greens) short." McIntyre Cards Hole-in-One... Hastings City Council member and WBCH radio personality Dave McIntyre clinched his first ace on a par three hole during league play July 7 at the Mullenhurst Golf Course near Delton. �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday July 15. 1999 M&M group dazzle fans at the New 96 The M&M group, including Jake Meyerink of Caledonia, sponsored a great racing night last Saturday at the New 96 Speedway. In the Sprint Cars it was Van Guriy, Jr. wlio took the feature victory. Guriy took the lead in the 13lh lap and never looked back. He ended up taking the checkered flag by a straight away over Greg Wheeler, Brett Mann, Dave Freed, and Bobby Adamson. In the IMCA Modificds 20-lap feature, Rick Stout was able to catch Doug VanderWoude and after a long side by side battle slip past him for the win. VanderWoude made an attempt to grab the lead on the last lap. and ended up losing second to Joe Baker of Hastings. For Stout it was career win 199 over VanderWoude, Baker. Gary VanderMark, and Randy Ruesink. In the Street Stocks it came dewn once again to Mark Anderson, Ben Christie of Freeport, and Jim Brown. Anderson and Brown ran side by side most of the feature for the lead with Christie sticking his nose under them occasionally to make it three wide. Brown was able to pull away the last few laps to win his third feature win of the year in the Street Stocks. Frank Thompson of Middleville, Donna DePew of Hastings and Ben Curtis of Hastings all finished respectably in the feature event. Next week the Open Sprints, IMCA Modificds, and Street Stocks return to the New 96 Speedway The races will begin at 7 p.m. with hot laps earlier at 5 p.m. Berlin Raceway... Defending series champion Frank Kimmel of Jeffersonville, IN. captured the Automobile Racing Club of America BONDO/MARHYDE Pepsi-Cola 200-lap Late Model Stock Cars feanire race last Saturday night. Kimmel was able to hold off Bill Baird of Sturgis, KY. by less then a second to take the win. Jeff Finley of Lansing and Tracey Leslie of Mt Clemons both finished in the top ten to top all local competitors. Jeff Terrel won the 30-lap feature race for Sportsman Cars. Terrel who started 17th in the field needed only 21 laps to take over the lead. The battle for point leaderships in the Late Model Stock Cars, Sportsman Stock Car, and Super Stock Car divisions will resume this Saturday night in a triple header racing card at the Berlin Raceway. Bob Holley, of Gun Lake, has 1,664 points in the Late Model point standings and will be looking to overtake Randy Sweet who currently has 1,767 points. Joe Bush, of Hastings, has collected 1,449 points this season and is also expected to be in the field of the fastest 24 qualifiers. Kalamazoo Speedway... Donna DePew, of Hastings, will try to take her No. 00 car to the front of the pack Saturday at the New 96 Speedway. (Photo provided) NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will welcome applications from interested citizens to serve on the Commission on Aging Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office located on the 3rd floor of the Courthouse and returned no later than Friday. July 30. 1993. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 p.m. July 29, 1999 FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF OAK DRIVE SECTION 12, PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN The Barry County Road Commission has been requested to abandon a portion of Oak Drive in Section 12. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan. The meeting will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall The requested portion is located on the end of road off the existing cul-de-sac Sketches of the exact portion to be abandoned are available at the Barry County Road Commission. In the Super Late Models, Larry Dahlke Jr. had a wild ride down the front stretch, making lots of wall contact, but pulled out of it and finished in 17th position. Brandon Lyons qualified in first, but slipped a little in the feature placing 13th. Lyons remains fifth in the total overall points, while Dahlke is 13th. Kevin Malosh and Kenny Warner also competed in the feature race. The big winner in the Super Late Models was Bob Holley. Holley, of Gun Lake, qualified eighth and won the feature event. In Factory Stocks Brad Shellenbarger finished second in the heat race and 23rd in the feature, putting him in the ninth spot for season points. Brian Bergakker finished ninth in the feature, and is now 11th in overall points. John TerMeer had something break on his car and only managed a 25th place finish. He stands at 13th in total points. This Saturday a full three-in-onc show featuring the NASCAR Winston Racing Scries Super Late Models, Limited Late Models, and Factory Stocks. The Super Late Models will race a 100 lap feature. Admission is $15. Carter racks up points After a two-week layoff because of inclement weather conditions. Lake Odessa's Travis Carter was back on the tracks Sunday in Lansing doing wliat he enjoys to do. Carter finished third in his heat and second in the 40-lap feature race for the Senior Honda class at the Capital Quarter Midget course. Carter, 9, is a rookie in the class that mostly features 10 and 11-year-oki racers. Currently, Carter is fourth in the point standings. Softball SCORES Hastings Mens Softball League Stand­ ings A League W-L Oldc Town Tavern A’s ............................ 8-2 Blarney Stone (Black)............................ 7-2 C rpenter Plumbing .............................. 7-4 Blarney Stone (Madd Dawgs).............. 6-4 No Preference Towing............................ 4-4 Gale Plumbing ....................................... I-8 Dairy Quccn/Truc Value ....................... 0-9 B League Jarman/Lydy Builders............................ 8-1 Varney Const..............................................8-2 Hastings Mfg............................................. 7-3 TNR.......................................................... 5-7 Newton Well Service.............................. 4-5 Oldc Towne Tavern Boys........................ 1-7 Complete Lawn Care............................... 1-9 Home Run Leaders - C. Herrings 15, M. Smith 8, T. Lubitz 8, D. Gieger 8. T. Wilder, 7, A. Snider 7. Last Weeks Results TNR 20. Newton 9; TNR 30, OTT Boys 4; Varney Const. 7, Lawn Care 0; Madd Dawgs 7, Gale Plumbing 0; No Pref. Tow­ ing 19, DQ/Truc Value 8: No Pref. Towing 17, DQ/Truc Value 7; OTT A’s 21, Carpen­ ter Plumb. 20; Carpenter Plumb. 31, OTT A’s 14; Jarman/Lydy 7, Mfg. 0. This Week’s Games Thursday, July 15 - 6:30, Blarney Stone (Black)-vs. Madd Dawgs; 7:30, No Pref. Towing vs. Gale Plumbing; 8:30, OTT A’s vs. Dairy Qucen/Truc Value. Friday, July 16 - 6:30, Carpenter Plumb­ ing vs. Blarney Stone (Black); 7:30, OTT Boys vs. Hast. Mfg.; 8:30, OTT Boys vs. Lawn Care. In Loving Memory of Patty Schondelmayer July 11, 1995 We Thank God for Each Moment We Spent With You. Dianna, Sandy. Susan and Julie $50.00 Off Deductibles ♦ Experienced Expert Installation ♦ Fast Friendly Service fl ♦ Direct Insurance Billing ♦ Highest Quality Glass and Materials ♦ Guaranteed Workmanship ♦ Free Mobile or Pickup and Delivery Crew & Management Opportunities For Hastings Taco Bell/Gas Convenience Store now under construction. Applications and open interviews being accepted at the Elks Lodge Call -61 6-945-SO85 2 IB N. Jefferson Sc. Downtown Hastings CITY OF HASTINGS Position Available Job Title: Administrative Assistant to City Manager and Administrative Staff Desirable Qualifications for Employment: - Knowledge and demon-urated skills in secretarial work, computer equipment and applications (spread sheets, word processing), and modem office procedures and practices. - Ability to compose and edit business letters. (Spelling and grammar skills essential) - Solid experience in Human relations skills - Job requires greeting the public and responding to inquiries over the telephone and in person. 102 E. Woodlawn, Hastings - Must be able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with department heads (Across from Miller’s Carpet Store) - Must have the skill to work independently, to plan, organize, set priorities, and complete a job For the following dates and times: Monday, July 19 • 9-4 Tuesday, July 20 • 9-4 ★ Competitive Pay ★ Flexible Hours ★ Paid Vacations ★ Discounted Meals ★ Advancement Opportunities Also Accepting Applications for Shift Managers Restaurant experience required. dream of wrestling at Olivet College It’s always been a dream of Chris Dunham to follow his uncle, Jim Burgie, as a wrestler at Olivet College. The Nashville native who was a standout grappler the last four years at Maple Valley High School will now get that chance and greatly looks forward to the challenges ahead of him. Dunham, 18, plans to attend Olivet this fall and will take to the mats as a Comet this winter. His uncle also wrestled with the Olivet program, so Dunham knows a little bit about what it takes. Burgie attended Charlotte High School and placed second at State one year in the high school finals. Dunham has already taken part in wrestling camps at Olivet and admires the team’s coach, Jerry Kline. Besides being a J-Ad Graphics AJ1Barry County wrestler and an SMAA weight class champion for the Lions at 152,' Dunham also participated in freestyle and was invited the grapple at the Lansing Officials Tournament this spring. He was a team captain at Maple Valley and also ran cross country and track at the school. Dunham has kept plenty busy doing great things during the last couple of years. He has awarded the highest honor. Eagle, in Boy Scouts and is currently on a Lions Youth Exchange trip to Japan touring and learning about the foreign culture. At Olivet, Dunham plans to study elementary education. Maier spikes way to second in tourney Julie Maier's talents as a beach volleyball spiker were shown last ■ Saturday at a tournament held in Muskegon. Maier, a Caledonia resident who will be a senior this fall at South Christian High School, was one pan of a twoperson team that took second place honors at the AVP Junior Michigan Open. The tournament was staged at Muskegon's Peer Marquette. Maier cont. page 15 'r Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. NOW HIRING! - 40 People ~ Dunham to live and with fellow employees. under pressure in a timely manner. - Knowledge and demonstrated skills in accountmg/bookkecping (accounts payable) Required Training and Experience: - Required training: high school education, including courses in government, math, speech. English, business writing, business accountmg/bookkecping. and computer science. - Experience demonstrating progressively more responsible and difficult work including secretar­ ial work. - College training preferred - If in pertinent area may be substituted for practical experience. Anyone interested should submit a resume and cover letter to the City Clerk. 201 E. State St.. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Resumes will be accepted until 2:00 p.m.. Friday. July 30. 1999. A Full job description is available tn the City Clerk’s office. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and docs not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex. national origin, age or disability. my iwygrw w J-Ad, from page 10 Chef Buerge cooked up delicious food for the participants to enjoy. Gambee province a utile financial assistance and Alice and Shawn Gahan, along wilh Roy. helped with the labor side of things. We should also thank the one in charge of the weather for giving us such a beautiful, wonderful day. Healy was the organizer of the event and deserves a lol of praise for making it such a grand time. Paul Wolfram and Julie Crittcdcn also did their share to ensure the outing's success. It was one great time and individuals like Healy, Wolfram and Crittenden deserve recognition. Golfing is one fine way to bring a group of co-workers, or group members, together in a non-working environment. It is an opportunity lo see others away from work, share some stories, share a few smiles and make those valuable connections on a more personable level. It is also a great reason to gel out and enjoy the beuity of nature and let loose of those weekly frustrations on a m-re greener course. The week's fun, however, was just beginning as J-Ad Graphics also sponsored the Red Baron Squadron show, along with Felpausch and Tony's Pizza, that flew into the Hastings Airport. The Tuesday event drew thousands of observers and was truly something special. It raised over a $1,000... an amount that will go toward the Michigan Big Brothers and Sister, program. Steve Steward was the captain of this JAd Graphics endeavor, although others helped also provided some terrific assistance. Nick Kacher, J-Ad’s suruner intern who wrestles for the great University of Michigan wrestling program, helped with the literature to promote the air show and photographer Perry Hardin took many of the wonderful pictures that you will find in today's Hastings Banner. Both Katcher and Hardin (along with many other flying fans) took to the air in the Red Baron Stearman biplanes and are still able to keep on the ground to talk about their experiences. Again the weather was super Tuesday, the attendance was extraordinary and the Red Baron pizza... well it's the best pizza that I have ever tasted. The Red Baron Stearman Squadron was on it's way to the Muskegon Air Show. Their stop in Hastings brought smiles to many faces... both young and old. The stories told by those who took to the air in the biplanes revealed how exciting the adventures actually were. It was certainly a day to remember. Talk to you soon. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 15. 1999 - Page 15 Red Baron Squadron invades Hastings sky Step 1: Unbuckle your helmet (it’s connected to the plane). Step 2: Undo the straps. Step 3: Jump from the plane any way possible. Step 4: Pull the cord on your parachute wilh both hands. These are the directions 1 was given stepping inside the Red Baron plane first thing Tuesday morning at the Hastings Airport. These instructions were not given in the manner of, “there is no way this will actually happen." but rather “you better be listening because there’s a 50-50 chance you’ll need to know this." These instructions seem simple enough when the plane is motionless and the ground is less then five feet below you. However, when you are a thousand feet away from walking, and moving at close to 300 miles per hour, I think those four steps become a little trickier. As Steve (the pilot) and I headed toward the runway, he told me (through those cool aviator radio headsets) that if I looked back and he was not there, then I should probably not be there cither. Ha Ha. Nothing better then hearing jokes about plummeting to my early and untimely death as I prepare to do loops, rolls, and dives in a plane that is almost four times my age. Yep, Steve was a real comfort. As we lined up on the runway, I checked to make sure the emergency “sick" bag was in place. I specifically avoided breakfast, for fear that whatever I ate, I might be seeing again, if ya know what I mean. Contest winner Gary J. Christie of Hastings, who went up first, said it best: “When you roll and arc upside down, you don't know if you arc going to lose your cookies." As we began to build up steam down the runway I quickly threw up one last prayer, just in case my first hundred dd not get through. Then I took a glance to my right and proceeded to ask myself, “Could that plane be any closer?” Another Red Baron plane was barreling down the runway five feet away from us. As if this isn’t already dangerous enough, do they really need to throw another plane into the equation? When I am flying, I am not a big fan of being able to reach out and almost touch another plane. Maybe that’s just me, who knows? Data** I Ww it,, we w m the ®r looking down on Hastings. I must admit, besides that bothersome plane that would not get off our wing, I was pretty relaxed at this point. I could sec for miles. There was not a cloud in the sky. I was able to spot J-Ad Graphics and Felpausch, who along with Tony’s Pizza, sponsored the event. I watched golfers emerge from the trees to see what all the racket was. At one point when I really strained I thought 1 saw the smoke stacks of Detroit, but it may have just been a the same thing to say. The words awesome, fantastic, amazing, crazy seemed to come up time after time. As wc touched down, an immediate transformation came over me. I went from being a passive, nervous (completely terrified) passenger to a confident, courageous person who acted like he flew the plane. I am a very brave. thnll-sccking person when my feet are on the ground. The Red Baron Squadron not only succeeded in thrilling and amazing me and many others Tuesday at the Hastings Airport. The event that drew over a thousand people also raised over $1,000 for Michigan’s Big Brothers and Sisters program. The Red Baron Squadron soars above the Basting’s Airport in a V-formation. barbecue in Delton. Either way it felt as if I could sec forever. I was so charmed by the scenery below I did not notice two more Red Baron planes sneaking up on us. I was taken by surprise when all of a sudden I noticed there were four planes and they were flying in V-formation like geese in a flock. Geese, though, are not thousand­ pound machines made of metal and filled with fuel, and they don’t have a tendency to explode when they run into each other. So I was hoping that we could stop pretending to be something we were not, and maybe separate a little. Just a little, that's all I was asking. We did separate, but my ride had only just begun. Steve came over the radio and said it was time to do some acrobatics. I knew when I stepped in the plane that stunts were part of the ride, but I had managed to conveniently push those worries out of my mind. Now they all came crashing (maybe not the best choice of words) down upon me. Before I had time to ask him what we were going to do, 1 was already looking at the world upside down. My stomach dropped not to my toes, but all the way down to the ground that looked far away but way too close all al the same time. Before I could really comprehend what was happening we were leveling out again. Not for long. With one small push of the controls we were headed straight into space. We just kept going second away from executing step 1, when Steve leveled us off. I can’t point out the exact moment, but sometime in those five minutes of acrobatics. I went from screams of fear to screams of fun. I went from not being able to wait to gel back on the ground, to never wanting to come down. Just imagine being in a roller-coaster and suddenly have it fly off the tracks but continue its motion. That’s what riding in a bi-plane is like. Everyone who got the chance to ride in this thrill plane had up and up, until it felt like we didn't have enough power to go one inch further. It was almost as if we had stalled. Then we went down, down, and down some more. We were in a nose dive, and we were picking up speed. 1 was about a Paul Wolfram gives a big grin and a Red Baron pilot straps him in. Fred Jacobs gives the signal that he is ready to fly during Tuesday’s Red Baron Squadron appearanace at the Hastings Airport. Saxons close out baseball season with Dodger win The Hastings Saxons' 14 and under baseball team finished the season with a 14-1 triumph over the Dodgers. The Saxons belted out 13 hits including doubles by Dustin Bowman, Eli Schmidt and Bobby Beyer. Bowman also clubbed out a hit that went for three bases. B J. Donnini managed three hits, also in the Saxon victory. Bowman was the winning pitcher, allowing one run, four hits and seven strikeouts in seven innings. The Saxons finished their season with a 10-6 record. Margo Koning exchanges one pair of glasses for another before Tuesday afternoon's launch. Scott Armour shows that he is ready to take to the Hastings sky. MAIER Continued from page 14 The Hastings Saxons' 14 and under baseball team, in front row (from left to right) Ryan Duits, Bobby Beyer, Drew Bowman, Joe Arens. William Caynor, (back row) coach Jim DeVries, B.J. Donnini, Evan Anderson, Dustin Bowman, Eli Schmidt. Brian DeVries, coach Rod Bowman and coach Mark Schmidt. Missing from photo are Josh Bailey and Justin Lambert. (Photo provided) Maier's teammate was Ricki Browi from Saranac. Both Maier and Brown compete in the Spikers volleyball program. Maier and Brown partcipated in the 18 and under division at Muskegon and their runner-up efforts qualified them for the AAU Junior Olympics Aug. 4-7 in Cleveland. The AAU Junior Olympics also includes a number of other athletic events. Julie and Corey Crittenden stand beside a Red Baron pilot who gave Julie an aerial drive around Barry County. �p*9» 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 15. 1999 Compromise paves way for new animal shelter, continued from page 1 The Humane Society, which has been of the Shelter 2000 Committee efforts, three weeks ago proposed taking charge of that could allow the county lo terminate the agreement. "It looks like it’s going to be a clean re­ port," Attorney White told the board. • The Humane Society must get a boundary survey of the land where the shel­ ter will be built. • Both the county and Humane Society will pay one-half of the premium for title insurance. The society will pay for the construction after the County Board re­ cently presented a lengthy list of so called nonncgotiablc' building procedures, drafted by its attorney, for the project. Commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved the compromise contract with the Humane Society, which had given a green light to the document at its Monday meet­ ing. Before the 7-0 vote, some commission­ ers appeared to be disgruntled over extend­ ing the construction deadline and seemed surprised that such a change was part of the new contract. Commissioner Robert Wenger was absent. This is what we’ve been waiting for," Jim Brown, a Humane Society Board member who helped to hammer out the compromise, said after the meeting. "I'm happy." Remaining details to iron out ate juR "normal details. Brown said. "Nothing we can't solve." Brown said he and the society want to make sure "the county gets a first class building." He said the structure will be en­ ergy efficient. "We're taxpayers...we want it done right." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said, "Aitomey Jim White has protected the in­ terests of all the citizens of the county and we've doce it so it's satisfactory to their (the- society’s) group and satisfactory to our group. That was the goal. "It should be a win-win situation, I would hope," County Board Vice Chair­ woman Sandy James said after the meeting. "When you're dealing with government funds and donated funds, it’s a very unique situation and you want to be sure that you've protected everybody," James said. "I think well move forward together. I think this is a good solid agreement. "I'm with pleased with the way things went today," said County Surveyor Brian Reynolds, who has been a leader of 'he She ter 2000 Committee. "There was give and take on both sides, and that's good." Just like Jim Brown said, it must be a good agreement - there's something in it for everybody to dislike," Reynolds said, will’ a laugh, after the meeting. "...It sounds like we've got the most positive project underway right now. I look forward to the ribbon cutting ceremony," said Commissioner Clare Tripp, who heads the county's Central Services Committee, which oversees shelter operations. Baaioyiiaitf he et U hopes the volunteers can finish the project by the end of the year. "It ought to be really quiet at the board meetings from here on because that's been the only issue for a long time," he said of the overall project "...There are a lot of drafting of the deed and the county will pay tlx: fee for recording the deed. • At closing time, the Society has to give the county a warranty deed "in statu­ tory form to the premises, conveying title required by this agreement." Some details concerning the shelter pro­ ject still need to be worked out," White said, such as contract language for the soci­ ety's separate contract with the contractor. FORECLOSED HOMES Low or SO Down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 For most county commissioners, Tuesday was the first time they had seen the completed architectural plans for the new animal shelter. Looking over the plans at this week's County other things in the county that need to be looked at, that are being worked on. We’ve got a lot of things we need to move forward on, our health department and Commission on Aging..." The compromise contract was negotiated by the county's attorney, Jim White of Grand Rapids, the society's attorney, Robert Byington of Hastings, Jim Brown of the Humane Society Board, County Administrator Michael Brown and County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. The compromise "adequately provides for the county to have an architect's indepen­ dent review of the plans and specifications and secures to the county the contractual obligation of a professional engineer to oversee construction of the building...including any modifications suggested by the architect retained by the county," White said earlier in a letter to Michael Brown. Committee leaders had previously balked at those ideas. Provisions of the compromise agreement include that: • The county shall hire a project engi­ neer, who will be Robert Brady, who de­ signed the shelter building for the Shelter 2000 Committee. Brady, a licensed profes­ sional engineer, will be paid a salary of Board meeting are (from left) Chairman Jim Bailey and commissioners Jaff Mackenzie, Rod Goebel, Vice Chairwoman Sandy James and Clare Tripp. $2,500 by the county and his responsibil­ ity will be to directly supervise and review the materials used ar.d the completed phases of construction of the project. Brady shall be considered the "licensed professional of record for the project" and the person in re­ sponsible charge of the project." • The county has the right to hire, at its expense, a licensed architect to review Brady's plans and specifications for the pro­ ject, prior to the start of construction. If the architect makes a written recommenda­ tion for modifications in the plans and specifications, the Humane Society is ob­ ligated to make the changes and construct the project in accordance wilh the modifica­ tions. (The county has submitted the build­ ing plans for review by Robert VanPutten of Landmark Design Group, Inc. of Grand Rapids. Landmark has designed several other buildings for the county). • The Humane Society will ask the city of Hastings to extend Industrial Park Drive, where the new shelter will be built, "in ac­ cordance with standard city street extension policy" to enable the shelter "to be accessed directly from a paved city street. The soci­ ety will have to pay all costs imposed by the city for the street extension. • Any cost overruns will be the respon­ sibility of the Humane Society. • A general contractor for the project must be engaged by the Humane Society through a contract and the county will be a third party beneficiary in the document. According to the compromise agreement. LEGAL NOTICE lT]h® (GoIliE ToTEi’iuiiiiBinl Sponsored by Hastings Athletic Boosters at the Hastings Country Club, Hastings, Michigan Saturday, August 7,1999 Shotgun Start - 8:00 am • Registration 7:30 am 4 Person Scramble • 18 Holes Cash Prizes: First Prize - $200 2nd Prize - $100 10th Prize - $40 $65.00 Per Person Includes Green Fees for 18 Holes of Golf. Riding Cart, and Lunch This year’s event will include a... Hole In One Contest to win a 1 year lease on a 2000 Dodge Neon Sponsored by Hastings Chrysler Dodge Super Store. Other events will include Skins Game, Putting Contest and Great Door Prizes Proceeds will go to help build a noc Hastings High School soccer field complex For reservations and sign up contact the Hastings Country Club Pro Shop, or call the pro shop al 616-945-2756 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Detautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard D McKee a single man and Tracy J Johnson a single woman (original mortgagors) to Wood­ hams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 29. 1996. and recorded on November 15.1996 in Liber 678. on Page 315. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee lo the Crossland Mortgage Corp. As­ signee by an assignment dated October 29. 1996. which was recorded on November 15. 1996 in Liber 678. on Page 322. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTYFOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIVE AND 64/100 dollars ($64,605 64). including interest at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 pm . on August 26. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and are descr-bed as Commencing 11 rods West of the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, thence West 11 rods on the East ano West 1/4 line, thence South parallel with the North end South 1/4 line 22 rods, thence East parallel with the East and West 1/4 Line 11 rods, thence North parallel with the North and South 1/4 Ime 22 rods to the place of beginning, including a joint driveway on the West boundary thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated July 15. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 rile #990607416 Tigers (B/12) the contractor has to warrant and guarantee the new shelter for one year from the date of closing or substantial completion of the projecL That includes materials and equip­ ment furnished and work performed. The contractor also has to provide Worker’s Compensation insurance, comprehensive general liability insurance, comprehensive automobile liability insurance, owner's protective liability insurance and a Builder's Risk insurance, each with minimum com­ bined single limits of $1 million. • The Humane Society intends for the building io be a gift to the county "to the extent that the fair market value of the pro­ ject (estimated to be at least $400,000) and premises exceeds” the county's purchase price. The county's contribution of $150,000 will be paid at the time of closing. The so­ ciety has to provide the county with evi­ dence that all costs of the new shelter are paid, "including copies of all payment re­ quests, sworn statements, lien waivers and notices of furnishing." The society's funds for the project arc to be placed in an escrow fund with the Title Company and an escrow agent will dis­ burse funds to pay project costs. • A Phase I environmental site assess­ ment, which the county wanted, will be paid for by the county. A firm has already checked the site, but a report has not been issued yet. If the study concludes that there is a possibility that hazardous substances arc present on the premises, the Humane Society has to pay all fees and expenses as­ sociated with the Phase I assessment, and Find Things, Sell Things, Rent Things, FAST ...with the BANNER Classifieds 945-9554 Our classified advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWN­ SHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday. August 4, 1999 commencing at 7 00 o'clock pm at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER notice that the items to be considered include, in brief, the following 1 Consideration of the application of Larry R Poll for rezoning of property located at 1600 W Green Street described as THAT PART OF SECTION 13, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 13; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 53' 57" EAST 2641.96 FEET TO THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION ANO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES S3' 57" WEST 47.25 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH UNE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 47 DEGREES 10' WEST 72.82 FEET ALONG THE FORMER RIGHT OF WAY UNE OF HEATH ROAD; THENCE NORTH 30 DEGREES 36' EAST 141.29 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY UNE OF SAID HIGHWAY M-37 AND M-43 A DISTANCE OF 277.36 FEET ALONG A 7714.44 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 72 DE­ GREES 20' 59” EAST 277.35 FEET; THENCE NORTH 71 DEGREES 19' 11" EAST 172.60 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY UNE; THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGRZES SO' WEST 522.39 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF FOR­ MER HIGHWAY M-37 (NOW GREEN STREET), A DISTANCE OF 62.24 FEET ALONG A 1195.92 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 66 DEGREES 09' 32” WEST 62.23 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 35' 11" WEST 61.34 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. This property is currently zoned "C1“ Office Commercial District The applicant seeks rezoning to the 'C3" General Business District 2 Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Char­ ter township Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be exam'ned at said public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Com­ mission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following the public heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities Individuals requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone num­ ber listed below All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above proposed amendments ROBIN MCKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 15. 1999 - Page 17 Boating accident claims life of boy at Gun Lake by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Brian Rendak, 11. was an energetic boy who loved sports and was spending his summer playing on a roller hockey league. "He loved wrestling," said his mother, Chery). "He watched it on television a lot. We had tickets to see the (WCW) show at the VanAndel at the end of the month. He was excited about going." Brian died Monday evening shortly after an accident on Gun Lake when his shirt be­ came caught in a boat propeller after he was thrown during a two-boat collision, according to Barry County Marine Patrol Sgt. Bill Johnson. Police said Brian, and his brother, Eric, of Wyoming, had gone along with Cheryl and her friend, Alexander Mitchell, of Comstock Park, lo try out the boat which was offered for sale bv owner Margie Mackson of Kentwood. "Mrs. Rendak was thinking about buy­ ing it and he was taking it out to tell her whether to buy it or not," said Johnson. Mackson went wilh the Rendaks, who were also joined on the 17-foot Larson fiberglass boat by Mitchell's 14-year-old son, Stephen, and Tom Leach, 46, of Kentwood. "We’d been on the lake about an hour," before the accident occurred, said Cheryl. Also on the lake were Frank Deppc and his wife, Bernice, who were enjoying an evening with their grandson, Tim Harris, who was water-skiing behind their 19-foot Sunchaser deck boat. The Deppe's had pulled away from their dock north of the stale park campground at about 20 to 22 miles per hour. As the Deppc boat completed a loop and headed north toward their cottage, the Lar­ son boat entered its path about 400 feet off shore at about 30 mi.es per hour, said Johnson. "Nobody saw the boat other than just be­ fore impact," said Johnson. "When the grandpa (Deppe) saw the boat, he started lo jerk the wheel away." Brian and Eric, who had been sitting at the front of the boat, were knocked into the water, along wilh Cheryl and Mackson as the front of the boat was torn away. The boat then apparently continued its path, running over Brian before the pro­ peller caught his shirt, then made three, significant cuts to his left side which proved lo be final, said Johnson. Though no one witnessed the accident, which occurred at about 7:30 p.m., nearby fisherman Robert Warner apparently heard the commotion. “Mr. Warner jumped in and cut him off the propeller," said Johnson. First year.Manne Deputy Andrew Kopf, who was patrolling the lake not far from the accident scene, was flagged down and radioed for emergency services.. "They put him (Brian) on a raft and Grant gives bus transport to low-income Barry residents A federal grant received by Barry County Transit will allow the transportation agency lo provide bus service lo and from the Grand Rapids area to low-income indi­ vidual? and those on welfare. Barry Transit will receive $30,000 from the Federal Transit Administration this year as part of a new program called Job Access that assists states and localities in develop­ ing more flexible transportation services. Services may include shuttles, van pools, new bus routes, connector services to mass transit and guaranteed ride home programs. The funds are being administered through the Michigan Department of Transportation. Seven of 10 grants given to rural coun­ ties in Michigan, including Barry, arc for areas designated as Project Zero sites. Project Zero is a state program that aims to reduce the number of people receiving pub­ lic assistance without having a job. "Transportation is the crucial link that allows people lo move from public assis­ tance to the independence of holding a job," Gov. John Engler said. "We are committed to developing flexible transportation ser­ vices to connect welfare recipients and other low-income people to their work­ places, as well as day care facilities, which may be far from their homes." Local and state funds will be used to match the federal money. In Barry, the money will allow the addition of three routes per day outside the county from Hastings to Kentwood to cover second- and third-shift work schedules for welfare recip­ ients and low-income individuals. The in­ creased service is projected to cost $60,000 the first year. BREAKDOWN continued from page enough, they were warning people to take cover." Weesie heard the siren al about 3 a.m. and commended Woodard for his quick act)onr4>u; -was dwturfeed at the-enwunt oftime it look for Woodard lo be notified. “My concern is, what happened for those 20 minutes?" he said. "Technology is sup­ posed to help us out. With a tornado, the liming and the forewarning is the only thing we have. In this case, we didn’t have any." Weesie said he understands die error made in Lansing, but has trouble accepting it "I just don't get it," he said. "I'm very pleased that nothing happened in this case, but what if it did?" "The one slip could have cost some lives," said Nystrom of the mistake. "I can see why Mr. Weesie is upset." Nystrom said his department relies on the LEIN for the messages, indicating he 1 has no plans to explore a backup method for receiving severe weather warnings. "Every radio and every television is the backup," he said, consenting, however, that "how many people ere up at 2 or 3 aun.? I think we have everything in place, the proper tools. We could have all the equip­ ment in the world, but human error still occurs." Felver confirmed no tornado was ever seen other than on the radar screen and that his office also received no reports of dam­ age, other than a few fallen tree branches due to high winds. One tree fell through a major transmis­ sion line feeding a substation in the Mid­ dleville area, cutting power to 2,000 area Great Lakes Energy customers. That outage was repaired by 10 a.m. About 100 Middleville area residents were still without power late Friday morning. Rotary has changing of the guard It was time for looking ahead and behind Monday as the presidency of the Hastings Rotary changed hands. Incoming president Bill Doherty (left) told Rotary members that outgoing president Carl Schoessel (right) would be a “tough act to follow," and his sentiments were echoed by others. Schoessel, who is superintendent of Hastings Schools, said he felt he'd accomplished his goals in his year as president and thanked those wno helped to make hte term as president successful. mess, according to Richards. Cecil Palmatier had played in the building as a child. The Historical Society raised money to move the building more than 10 years ago. Because of the deterioration of the building, much renovation was needed. Richards said her husband, Clare, helped reinforce the building with timbers, and supported the steep, open twisted stairway, a unique feature in the house. It is now furnished with artifacts related to the life of a dress maker in the late 1880s. The house contains old sewing machines, quilting frames, dress forms, old clothing, feedbag material, patterns, fiat irons, ironing board, stove, kitchen range, and more pieces of furniture which would be typical for a home of the eariy part of the century. Two full-sized rope beds may be seen in the upstairs as well as other antiques found in a home of that era. The Blacksmith Shop was built in 1969 as a model of a type of Blacksmith Shop used in the late 1880s to early 1900s. It contains a forge, tools, implements, horse shoes, and other artifacts that would be used by a blacksmith. The General Store/ Post Office was built from parts of other old buildings salvaged by the society. The Country Store was built in 1968 to replicate a 1880s store, furnished wilh groceries, household goods and implements one might need to buy for survival in that period. The Bowens Mills’ 1910 Post Office is incorporated in the General Store, and was brought to the Bernard Museum in an effort to salvage the old postal station when it was in danger of decay. The "Nature Trail" is a path off the parking lot that winds through the woods, where it is cool and shady, curling up and down hills for a short way, then out again. Scouts from Troop 50 served as guides at the Ice Cream Social. An herb and perennial flower garden started by the Country Kids 4-H Club is another feature to be enjoyed on the grounds. To become a part of the historical ad­ venture people can join the Historical Society. Meetings are held at the Delton Kellogg Middle School Library, the second Monday of each month September through June. Memberships are $5. Anyone who would like lo visit the Museum may do so at 7135 Delton Road, Delton. Hours arc 1-5 pm daukt July and August. In June and September, the museum is open Sundays only at the same hours. The new phone number of the museum is 623-3565. "It was 7:30 and the sun would have started to go down," he said. "It was a very unfortunate accident" Alcohol was not a factor, said Johnson, and speed is not to blame. Brian Rendak had just finished the fifth grade at Northwest Kelloggsville Elemen­ tary School where he played basketball and football. He also enjoyed inline-skating, swim­ ming and water skiing. His father, who passed away from a heart attack four years ago, had put golf clubs in lay away for be and Eric just before he died, said Cheryl, 51. "He was a very happy, go-lucky kid, al­ ways wanted to go shopping with me," she said. "He was Mr. Congeniality, helping people out when they needed it He couldn't sit still." Brian's favorite sports heroes were Troy Aikman, quarterback for the Dalias Cow­ boys, and race car driver, Jeff Gordon. Brian's funeral will be held at the Vant Hof Chapel at 851- Leonard H.Wa Friday, Jtfy 16. Michigan Streams and Lakes Swam MAP BERNARD MUSEUM, cont. from page 11 structure was built, according to Nellie Richards, long time member of the Society. Dating from early Michigan history, the collection includes two World War II jeeps, a railroad mail cart or wagon, an old gas pump, a license plate collection, several old lawn mowers, an incubator, a cream separator, scales, hay forks and much more, having to do with agriculture and farm implements. The working windmill was erected in 1993 as an Eag’e Scout project by Max Boehm of Boy Scout Troop 50. The pro­ ject was conceived by Dr. Bernard, Wilbur Solomon and Clare Richards. The windmill was donated by Dr Light. With the right breeze, the windmill pumps a cool fresh stream of water for workers and visitors to the museum. Another museum building. Miss Fen­ ner’s Seamstress Cottage, was a tenant house located on the Fenner farm, where a granddaughter, Cecil, and her husband Karl Palmatier lived. Built in the 1870s, it had been used as a granary and was a towed him to shore in a group effort," said Johnson. While the Aeromed medivac helicopter headed toward the scene, Brian died of ap­ parent significant loss of blood, said John­ son. Alexander Mitchell, 49, who complained of back and hip injuries, remains a patient at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. His son. Stephen, was treated and released. Stephen, who was knocked unconscious during the crash, managed lo remain in the boat, said Johnson. “He was very fortunate because if he had fallen into the water, he could have drowned,” said Johnson. Eric, 13, and Cheryl were treated at Spec­ trum Hospital in Grand Rapids and re­ leased. The Deppes, Tom Leach and Margie Mackson were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated for minor injuries and released. lohnson is still trying to determine which driver was at fault, since both driven were headed counterclockwise as the law re­ quires for boat traffic and one was traveling at an angle. "Who's got the right of way? It's not like a street accident where you have skid marks and there's no debris because it all sinks to the bottom," he said. "There were no wit­ nesses. From all accounts, there were only about eight boats on west Gun Lake.** However, Johnson has his own suspi­ cion that the setting sun may have played a part. LOST STREAM MAP FOUND AND RESTORED The recently pubkshed SIRE AM MAP Of MICHIGAN resembles another map-known to Permsyfvanra anglers as the lost Stream Map." The •Stream Map ol Pennsylvania' was completed m 1965 after a thirty-year effort by Howard Higbee, a termer Penn State Professor Professor Higbee succeeded m creating a map ol the highest detail possible a map that shows every I stream and lake He panstakmgty plotted by hand, the location of 45.000 । miles of streams onto a 3 x 5 foot map The map sold extremely weS- until ' it was tost several years after it first appeared n pmt Incredibly, the printer entrusted with the ongnal drawing and printing plates, declared bankruptcy, then carelessly hauled Hqbees 30 years of work to a landffl The few remaining dog-eared copies became a pored fisherman’s posses­ sion Professor Higbee was offered S400 tor one of hrs last maps And state agences were forced to keep their copies under lock and key Experts told Professor Higbee that repnnts were impossible, because the maps were ported tn non-photographe blue Then, in 1991. at the age of 91. Howard Higbees dream came true ! 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July IS. 1999 Bomb threat elementary student re-admitted by Mary Wimer Staff Writer The Hastings School Board Monday voted to re*admit a Southeastern Elementary student expelled May 26 for making a bomb threat at the school. The girl, who was 9 years old when the incident occurred May 20, is still required to perform community service work as part of her punishment. The student's parents have agreed to pay the expenses incurred by school staff when the threat occurred. Superintended Carl Schoessel said, which totaled approxi­ mately $550. The girl wrote a bomb threat note but ripped it up and threw i» in the trash. Subsequently the note was fished out of the trash and given to school authorities. The girl failed to admit immediately to writing the note, so the school was temporarily evacuated. She subsequently confessed and students were brought back into the school. After she was expelled, some area resi­ dents questioned whether the punishment was too harsh for a 9-year-old. Schoessel said the girl was expelled with the under­ standing that she would be able to apply for re-admittance July I. Three other district students expelled for making bomb threats or engaging in bomb threat-related activities have not yet applied for re-admission, Schoessel said. In other action at Monday's meeting, the board voted to join 130 other school dis­ tricts in Michigan in a second suit claim­ ing the state is not paying for educational programs mandated by the legislature, par­ ticularly special education. The Headlee Amendment requires that the state do so. A ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court in a previous civil suit known as the Durant lawsuit required the state to pay a combined total of $211 million to 84 school districts filing the suit. Tiie state legislature subsequently made a cash settlement to all the other school dis­ tricts in the state, who otherwise would have filed similar suits to the one won bythe 84 districts. Hastings was awarded $616,000 in the settlement. However, the same year, the legislature froze state aid, which resulted in the district facing a loss in aid almost equivalent to the Durant payment. Schoessel said it was expected after the first suit was decided in the school districts' favor that the legislature would begin to fund mandated programs, but it has not done so. According, iq.macpoM* written by the Durant Liaison Committee, "the court did not specifically spell out what form of fu­ ture legislation was needed to correct the state's past breeches of the constitution. Unfortunately, the governor and legislature, instead of complying with the intent of the rulings, decided to simply shift money around to make it look like they were complying, when in fact, no real new money is being provided as required by the court." The materials state that the state is evad­ ing the part of Headlee "that requires man­ dated programs to be funded with money tnat is solely dedicated to paying for the mandated service. What the state has done, to make it appear that it is complying, is shift the money already provided by the constitution for schools’ general operations over to another part of the budget ear­ marked for special education. In other words, the ctate is counting the same dollar twice — using a dollar already provided un­ der law for a particular purpose but, through creative labeling, using the same dollar a second time to cover he totally dif­ ferent purpose of funding special education. The Supreme Court has already ruled in an earlier decision in the Durant case that the people of Michigan did not intend to per­ mit a 'shell game' of this sort when they voted to pass the Headlee Amendment. This is the same kind of 'shell game' that was used to create the state lottery. "When the lottery was being promoted by state politiciar s, a promise was made that if the people of Michigan would vote to permit the lottery, the money raised would be used to directly support education in Michigan . . . However, what occurred after the initiative passed was that while the revenues from the lottery went into funding schools, the legislature deducted an equivalent amount from other revenues provided for schools. The net effect was that no additional monies went to our schools . . . This was as deceitful as poli­ tics can be ... "As in the case of the state lottery, there is in fact virtually no new money being provided to operate special education pro­ grams. This is a deceitful tactic which only serves to dishonor the will of the people of Michigan who approved the Headlee Amendment in 978 . .. "The issue which should be of particular concern is ti^at this situation pits parents against each other, because funds for spe­ cial education, when not properly funded by the stale, have to come out of other pro­ grams, meaning we have to rob one set of students in order to serve another so.. According to the materials, for the cur­ rent school year, local school districts will receive approximately $225 million from the state in order to help pay $1.75 billion being expended for special education ser­ vices by Michigan school districts. "While local taxpayers in Michigan must absorb, in this school year alone, over $1.4 billion in increased costs for special educa­ tion services over and above the amount which they paid in 1978, the state is only supplying an additional $125 million for those increased costs ... since the schools, as a result of Proposal A, can no longer ask local voters to approve taxes to pay for increased costs, the costs for these services can only be paid for by decreasing services for non-handicapped students. That is wrong!" According to the materials, spending in Michigan on special education is rising nine percent annually. "But while spending on special education is growing dramati­ cally, the spending on regular education is actually dropping during the same five-year period." Schoessel said that when Hastings was asked to join in the current suit, called Durant II, "we talked about it administra­ tively, and felt that we had benefited from the first (suit) without making a contribu­ tion. It felt right to get involved now." Those involved in the suit are being as­ sessed a cost equal to one tenth of one per­ cent of what a>?h district received in the Durant I settlement. Hastings' payment will be $616. If costs exceed initial contri­ butions, each district will share those addi­ tional costs according to the percentage of Durant I funds they received. In the current case, oral arguments were scheduled to be heard this past June 16 be­ fore the Michigan Court of Appeals. In other action at Monday's meeting, proposed changes in the student conduct code include the banning of laser pointers on school grounds. Schoessel said the pointers have proved to be disruptive in classrooms. Another proposed change is’the addition of a paragraph defining the term hazing. The description reads, "Hazing means any intentional, knowing or reckless act meant to induce physical pain, embarrassment, humiliation, deprivation of rights or dis­ comfort (physical or mental) directed against a student for the purpose of being initiated into, affiliated with, holding office in or maintaining membership in any or­ ganization, club, or athletic team whose members are, or normally include, other students whether said organization, club or athletic team is, or is not, affiliated with the school system." Schoessel said there has been at least one incident of hazing in Hastings where some varsity athletes were engaging in conduct with younger athletes that was a problem. Also, "this past school year we got a warn­ ing from the Michigan Association of School Boards saying that incidents of haz­ ing are on the increase." Another change would require out-of­ school rather than in-school suspension for those engaging in "lewd behavior." Another change prohibits "unapproved printed materials" as well as "unauthorized commercial solicitations" on school prop­ erty. Previously the rules did not include the "printed materials" phrase. Schoessel said this was directed at those who might want to hand out flyers, ece. to students as they exited school, or for other types of written commercial solicitation. Other Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley’s Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders DJ Electric Fielpausch X-Press Northview Grocery Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb's R B J's • • • • • • • Dowling Comer Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait B Tackle A6L Quick Stop (Woodland) Lake Odessa Crystal Flash Bradee Drugs Lake-0 Shell Superette Torres Market Thomapple Lake Trading Post Granny's General Store J-Ad Graphics by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 29-year-old Middleville man was killed instantly about 7:20 p.m. Monday when the motorcycle he was riding south on Charlton Park Road crashed into van that was turning around in the roadway, accord­ ing to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Steven Lee Becker was riding his 1991 Yamaha, reportedly in excess of the speed limit when the accident occurred south of Center Road, said police. Troopers said the van's driver, Ulrike Fuller, 33, of Hastings was northbound when she decided to turn around just below the crest of a hill in toe roadway. •.vjjhj "Fuller’s vehicle was stopped and facing northwest on the sou Abound lane of travel when Becker crested the hill and was unable to avoid Fuller’s vehicle," said Trooper Charles Morden. Nashville Carl’s Market Cappons Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Becker was thrown from the motorcycle into the Fuller's vehicle as the motorcycle collided with the right rear side of the mini­ van. A broken back was apparently a con­ tributing factor in his death. Sgt. Steve Harper said the motorcycle’s front tire drove up the side the van before the force of the impact shoved the rear tire through the metal side of the van. "The motorcycle was sticking out of the side of the van, upside down, when officers arrived," said Harper. Becker was wearing a helmet when the accident occurred. Jennifer Fuller, 8, of Hastings, who was wearing a safety belt in the rear sea|of.thc suffered only minorinjlaw in Toe '”’ crash. Ulrike Fuller and her front seat passen­ ger, Beate Gutmann, 37, of Ulm, Ger­ many, escaped injury, police said. Both were wearing safety belts. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash, though police are having blood and urine samples from Becker tested as part of the investigation. Becker's parents, Vernon and Judy Becker of Middleville, could not be reached for comment Wednesday. Acquaintance Angie Sarver of Hastings, who spent the recent Fourth of July holi­ day with Becker and friends at his Gun Lake cottage remembers him as friendly person. "He was very nice, a gentleman of a guy," she said. "He was a one-of-a-kind." Becker, who reportedly formerly worked a substitute, school teacher in the Hast­ Ings schbdls, was engaged to be married to Kristin Dean of the Gun Lake area. His funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Fri­ day at the Archer, Hampel and Kubiak Fu­ neral Home in Wayland. County appoints Economic Development Alliance by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Eight men, representing public and pri­ vate sectors in Barry County, have been appointed to serve on a new County Eco­ nomic Development Alliance Board of Di­ rectors. Serving on the board are Lloyd Goyings, township representative; Robert Wenger, county; Bill Kenyon, village; Joe Bleam, city of Hastings; Neil Gardner, financial; Tom Wing, agriculture; Fred Jacobs, indus­ try/business; and Gene Haas, utilities. They were appointed Tuesday, by the County Board of Commissioners, to terms Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Fielpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Hash Greg's Get It and Go Pastoor’s Village Grocery Gun Lake Little’s Country Store By burning it, local firepeople would have a chance to receive training, he said. The district originally offered the house for sale to anyone who wanted to move it off the property, but there were no takers. The home, which needs work, is located on the comer of Benton and Clinton. It has three bedrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, and bath. Future plans are to use the land for more tennis courts and additional parking, Schoessel said. The district would still entertain offers from anyone wanting to move the building elsewhere, Schoessel said. Also at the meeting, $10,262 in dona­ tions was accepted from various sources for a new gym floor at Southeastern. The Southeastern PTO donated $3,808, Hastings Fiberglass $3,000, Wal-Mart $2,000, Burger King $800, and principal Chris Warren $654. The latter was raised through pledges Warren received for run­ ning in the Old Kent River Bank Run. Altogether, $12,825 has been raised for the floor, which is expected to cost $20,000. A penny drive raised $808, and $1,755 in pledges for the floor has been given through the family of Rob Lee. The floor project is partly being done as a reminder of Lee, a middle school student who was killed while riding his bicycle last summer. Schoessel said work should commence on the floor this summer, with the remain­ ing cost to be paid for in installments as additional funds are raised. Also Monday, the board approved spend­ ing $21,337 to repair lighting in the high school parking lot and $19,250 for excava­ tion work on a new soccer field. The board approved school lunch prices and ticket prices for athletic events that are the same as last year, including the offer of student passes for $25 for all sports events for one season (fall or winter), family passes for $80 for one season (fall or win­ ter) or century family passes for both fall and winter sports. And the year’s schedule of meetings was approved. Dates are Aug. 23. Sept. 20, Oct. 18. Nov. 15. Dec. 20, Jan.. 17, Feb. 21, March 20, April 17, May 15 and June 13. (Not all are at the same location, so check for location prior to attending.) Middleville man killed when motorcycle strikes van Get Your Copies Of The Hastings Banner At Any Of These Area Locations Delton Hastings Another change allows middle school staff to institute a new discipline policy without having that policy conflict with the district discipline policy. Also at Monday's meeting, the board considered an agreement that would allow the Hastings and Thomapple Township fire departments to bum down a house located on property recently purchased by the school district. The district has no need for the house, Schoessel said, but wanted to find a useful way of getting rid of it rather than just tear­ ing it down and hauiing the material away. Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Freeport LB J’s Our Village General Store ranging from one to four years. Establishing an Economic Development Alliance Board was one of the key recom­ mendations made by Bender & Associates of Middleville. In 1998, the County Board hired former State Representative Robert Bender's com­ pany to research and propose an economic development strategy for the county. The firm's staff surveyed government and busi­ ness officials to identify areas of agreement and disagreement and then held a public meeting to discuss the survey results and possible options for developing an overall development strategy. Based on those out­ comes, Bender and Associates formulated a specific plan. Bender has said the Countywide Develop- LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate File No. 99-22650-SE Estate of JOYCE M ENDRES. Deceased So­ cial Security No 379-28-0742 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing will be held on August 4. 1999 at 9:30 a m. in the probate courtroom. Hast­ ings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Diann M Walker requesting Diann M Walker be appointed personal representative of the estate of Joyce M Endres who lived al 1545 North Jefferson St. Hastings. Michigan and who died June 21. 1999. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated June 16. 1999 be ad­ mitted to probate It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep- resentative or to both probate court and the (pro­ posed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. July 6 1999 Rchard J Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-3495 DIANN M WALKER By Richard J Hudson 4182 Sandy Drive Dorr. Ml 49323 (7rt5) ment Alliance organizational plan would balance economic and social benefits, build healthy communities and preserve natural resources. Officials hope the Alliance Board will be a long-term mechanism for planned devel­ opment in Barry County. County Administrator Michael Brown said no date has been set for the Alliance Board's first meeting, which will probably be in August. At that time, the Alliance group is expected to elect officers. Bender also will attend the first meeting to discuss strategy for moving forward. Brown said. Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. Let Us... QUOTE YOUR WORK! Call the printers at.. J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 Hastings. Michigan �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 15. 1999 - Page 19 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Mi\cellaneiai\ Mobile Ihfiiu \ ADOPTION Your baby needs a home, our home needs a baby. Please call Bruce & Barb at 1­ 800-371-0881 or Monica, our adoption worker at 616-384­ 0202. ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. 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I ar Sale Arila 1997 REGENCY OLDS 98, burgundy. 46.000 miles, mint condition, leather interior, loaded. $16,000 obo, 616-367­ 4198 1995 CADILLAC SADAN DEVILLE, loaded, warranty left. 37.600 miles, blue book $18,375. Asking $17,900. 945­ 4641 1996 CHEVY Z-71 EX­ TENDED CAB, BLACK, 50,000 MILES. CD PLAYER, LOADED WITH MANY OP­ TIONS! WELL MAIN­ TAINED, LOOKS GREAT! ASKING $19300. CALL 945­ 9747_________________________ 1994 JEEP GRANDCHF.ROKEE LAREDO: White, power windows, power locks. 6 changer cd player, towing package, well maintained, in great condition inside & out. $ 15.500OBO. 948­ 0502 Satioiial HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-800-426­ 3085 F.xt 1400 24hrs Advertise fa the BANNER Classifieds! Call 945-9554 In Meinnriain IN LOVING MEMORY OF INA COLVIN who left us 1 year ago July 14, 1998. Sadly missed by her family. HllsiHtw \<7 I /< < \ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888. WORK FROM HOME: Grow­ ing company needs help. Earn between $500-$ 1,200 part-time/ full-time. Fun, easy, will train. Call for free 14 page booklet. 616-248 -7 779. www.cash911 .com/byrbest. THE TREE MAN COMPANY Expert tree and stump re­ moval: trimming, cabling. Fuiiy insured and workman’s comp. 962-7854,721-8826. HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093. Real I slate BARRY COUNTY: 90 acres, 40 tillable Organic with wooded hills, lake frontage, 10 room house. May divide. Call after 6pm. 616-623-8321 TORCH LAKE: Affordable acerage 20miles East ofTraverse City. 2 acres, asphalt road, elec­ tric. beautiful views, minutes from public lake access, $44,900. 10% down. $250 per mo. bal­ ance on 11% land contract. KALKASKA (28 MILES WEST OFF I75GRAYUNG). 5 & 10 acres of mature Blue Spruce Pine & Maple hardwoods. Minutes from the Manistee River 6 thousands of acres of the Pere Marquette State Forest! Year round road w/electric. $14,900. Great Lakes Land Company, 616-922-8099. www.greatiakesland.com FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR $0 DOWN! Gov't* Bank Repos being sold Now! Financing available! Local listmgs, 1-800-501-1777 exL 5225. Help Wanted KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Secretary. Prison Program (Coldwater). 20 hrs. p/ week, 4 hours p/day, MondayFriday. Up to 8 hours p/day may be assigned during peak periods. Continuation of position contin­ gent on availability of grant fund­ ing. Provide support for the Prison Program Coordinator. Prepare reports/correspondence; order books/supplies; maintain computerized records; file and other duties as assigned Re­ quired: Post-secondary prep and secretarial experience in an ac­ tive automated office; opera­ tional knowledge of PC; excel­ lent communication, word pro­ cessing. database and spread­ sheet skills. Annual salary $11,096. Applicants must meet requirements. Letter of applica­ tion addressing qualifications and detailed resume must be received by 4pm EDT on 07/22/99 at Administrative Services Job #77On, Kellogg Community Col­ lege. 450 North Avenu?, Battle Creek. Ml 49017-3397. Mail. Fax 616-962-4290 or Email: admserv@kellogg.ee.mi.us ma­ terials. AA/EOE LOCAL TOOL & DIE COM­ PANY iscurrentlyseekingqualified candidates for Press Opera­ tors. Estimator and a Die De­ signer. Must have good work history, dependable and drug free. For more information call HASTINGS MANPOWER-. 616-948-3000. Help Wanted SOUTH EAST GRAND RAPIDS manufacturers cur­ rently accepting applications for several industrial positions. Sec­ ond and third shifts available. Assembly. Plastic Injection, General Labor, and some Weld­ ing. Call today for more infor­ mation and consideration. HASTINGS MANPOWER616-948-3000 ________________ MANPOWER IS CUR­ RENTLY ACCEPTING AP­ PLICATIONS for a VERMONTVILLE CO. Must be detail oriented, have good atten­ dance. references and be drug free. Apply at MANPOWER, 127 N. Market, Hastings. 948­ 3000 for an appointment. PROGRAM AIDE for mental health day treatment program. Job responsibilities include as­ sisting in rehabilitation, recre­ ational skills, and other duties related to program implementa­ tion. Experience in working with persons with developmental dis­ abilities and mental illness help­ ful. Record keeping and data collection skills desired. Send resume to: Barry County Com­ munity Mental Health Services. 915 W. Green Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058. No phone calls. EOE__________________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after *20 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St.. Freeport. MI EOE HOMEMAKER, BARRY COUNTY: Part time position (up to 20 hours per week) work­ ing with families providing sup­ port and education in areas of child care, home management and nutrition. Min High school diploma/GED and two years re­ lated training/experience or col­ lege work preferred. Valid MI Drivers license and driving record which complies with agency policy. Ability to regu­ larly provide out-of-office ser­ vices in unstructured, unpredict­ able situations. Salary range: $8.00 to $9.36, depending upon relevant skills and experience. Submit cover letter and resume no later than July 21, 1999 to Human Resources. #99CS283, Family & Children Services. 1608 Lake Street. Kalamazoo, Ml 49001. EOE_______________ STAFFMARK IS NOW TAK­ ING APPLICATIONS FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS. Both entry and advanced posi­ tions available. Contact Staffmark at 948-8555 ask for Jody, EOE___________________ PERMANENT TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED: CDL Class A required. Ability to pass drug screen. Travel mainly in the tri-staie area. If interested and meet these requirements, con­ tact Staffmark 725 W. State St. Hastings or call 616-948-8555. EOE._________________________ STATE LICENSED MOTOR­ CYCLE MECHANIC WANTED: Need basic hand tods, uniforms provided, pay based <m experience. Interested candidates contact StaflMark 725 W. State SL, Hastings 616­ 948-8555 EOE M/F DV. AUTOMATIC PRESS OP­ ERATORS WANTED: Must be mechanically inclined. In­ dividual with die-setting expe­ rience helpful. 1st and 2nd shift available with growing local company. Temporary to direct terms. Interested candidates contact StaflMark 725W. State St., Hastings 616-948-8555 EOE M/F DV._______________ SEWING POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN HASTINGS: Merit based raises. Long term positions. Please contact StaflMark at 948-8555 for more information. PRODUCTION WORKERS: STAFFMARK is seeking indi­ viduals who wish to obtain a full-time position with Simpson Inc istries in Middleville. Com­ petitive wages, excellent benchts upon hire. Positions available temporary to direct. Candidates must possess good work history, have steel - toed boots and be able to pass a drag screen. For imme­ diate consideration call Jody, or stop in at STAFFMARK 725 W Stale St., (between Subway and Rentway) Hastings. 948-8555 EOE. • Recreation 1982 24* SHASTA TRAILER: sleeps 6, excellent condition. In­ cludes receiver hitch & sway bars. $4.000, 795-1052. Need Printing? Call the Experts at J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 COURT NEWS: A 44-year-old Nashville man convicted of third degree criminal sexual conduct with a 10-ycar-old girl will spend from three years to 15 years in prison, Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher ruled Thursday. Howard Clarance Porter Jr. was origi­ nally charged with three counts of first de­ gree criminal sexual conduct (penetration) and three counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct (contact) with the girl in Castleton Township between July 1, 1998 and Jan. 14, 1999. Porter pleaded guilty to count seven in exchange for the first six counts being dismissed. "It’s undoubted the defendant is a limited individual.” said Assistant Prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh, noting that Porter scores a 72 performance I.Q. (intelligence quo­ tient) and a 61 on a full scale I.Q. (The av­ erage I.Q. is considered to be about 120.) "However, to convince this court that he didn't know his conduct was against the law shows he is not so limited that he can't manipulate the system." Alspaugh said after Porter committed the offense, he claimed to have felt guilty and made a "pinky promise" wilh the victim not to tell anyone. "Clearly he had the mental ab’iity to rec­ ognize the full nature of his offense," said Alspaugh. "He is a danger to the puu’ic and other young girls." According to defense attorney David Kuzava, Porter never claimed he did not know that what he did was wrong. "Howard does know that what be did was wrong and recognizes he needs to be pun­ ished for his actions," said Kuzava. "Repre­ senting Howard is like representing an in­ dividual with no greater level than a sixth Kuzava said a woman whom Porter had dated was also taking part in the activity with the girl and that an investigation into possible charges against the woman is still ongoing. "This wasn't my idea," Porter said of his offense, claiming the victim and the woman asked him to participate. "It was the 10-year-old's idea?" said Fisher. "They told me I wouldn't get into trouble and J did," said Porter. "I swear to God it was not my idea. I should have never lis­ tened to them." "This is a very serious crime," said Fisher. "It's certainly in the class of the most serious I see typically before the court, which is certainly an unfortunate re­ ality." Fisher said Porter's own statements demonstrate a lack of appreciation for the seriousness of the offense. In other court business: • Timothy Fox, 18, of Middleville, again had his sentencing postponed on a convic­ tion of breaking into an Irving Township home Sept. 5. The sentencing was moved to July 15 while Fisher awaits more in­ formation regarding Fox's eligibility to re­ ceive a liver transplant It remains a question whether the Uni­ versity of Michigan Hospital's liver trans­ plant policy will allow a patient with a felony record and who smokes marijuana to be on the waiting list. "I'd like to see something in writing," said Fisher. Fox suffers from a life-threatening liver condition, but according to Kuzava, con­ tinues to commit crimes. "I was reviewing his past number of cases and it appears he uses his illness as an excuse," she said. "The fact is, he’s fac­ ing a life-threatening illness and continues to use marijuana which could remove him from the transplant li t which says some­ thing about his attitude." Kuzava said that Fox claims if he has a felony on his record, he could be removed from the list and miss his chance at having a life-saving transplant. "I'm amazed he could even be considered for the liver transplant," said Kuzava. "Why not give the liver to someone who is productive, not someone like Mr. Fox who abuses drugs, marijuana." Kuzava explained that Fox should not be released to his mother's home "so he can be home enjoying himself as a reward for committing crimes," she sa.d, "The tax­ payers are paying for his care anyway, so what's the difference?” But according to attorney Bill Doherty. Fox has been attending substance abuse counseling and has plans to enroll in school this fall. "I recommend a tether, rather than have the county bear the added cost of having him in jail," said Doherty. According to attorney Mark Doster, who also represents Fox. the offense involved his client helping another person break into a bedroom to look for marijuana. When they found none, they took $2 from a dresser, said Doster. "I think jail would put an undue burden on this county," said Doster. "I don't think his actions rise to the seriousness of prison, which could be a death sentence if he is taken off the list." Doster said getting information about Fox's transplant list status has been diffi­ cult "They have told him he could be taken off the list, but they are unwilling to tell the court that. I think, because it makes them look like they are kilters." • Joseph Mark Lumbert, 23, of Wood­ land was sentenced to six months in jail. $1,000 fines and costs and two years proba­ tion on his conviction of second offense domestic violence. Lumbert was prosecuted last year after he assaulted his parents and fled with a weapon before police found him hiding in the woods near his parents home. "I handled his first case involving an as­ sault on his parents." said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "At that time, he was abusing substances white taking medi­ cation. This is apparently still a problem." Lumbert's current case resulted from an assault on his girlfriend and on police offi­ cers as they tried to arrest him. "The probation department is willing to give Mr. Lumbert one more chance on ...CONTINUED NEXT PAGE POLICE BEAT: Kidnapping charge imposed against Hastings man HASTINGS - A 19-year-old Hasting, man, who allegedly held a 16-year-old female acquaintance against her will for nearly an hour and forced her to take six. over-the-counter antihistamine tablets July 7, faces a maximum possible penalty of life in prison if he is convicted on one count of kidnapping. John William Coe is accused of going to a residence in the 500 block of East Grand Street, where the girl was staying, and not allowing her to leave until she look die drugs, said Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. "There were some other people there and they attempted to get him to leave but he (allegedly) refused," said Leedy. "This occurred al about 3 p.m. We were notified at about 4 p.m." No weapons were involved and the girl suffered no physical injuries, though she was taken to Isennock Hospital where she was treated and released. Coe is being held in the Barry County Jail on $3,000 bond, awaiting a July 28 preliminary examination. Kentwood couple facing multiple charges HASTINGS - A 35-year-old Kentwood man and his alleged 18-year-oid female accomplice are facing a variety of charges stemming from the alleged theft of an Oceana County vehicle and at least six. Barry County motor vehicle larcenies. James Gillespie and Sarah Traver were arrested by the Hastings City Police Department July 7 al about 4 am. after police located the stolen vehicle in die 500 block of East Green Street A State Police tracking dog was called in to aid city officers in their search for the couple, suspected of taking compact disk players, a pager, a wallet and other items from vehicles on Nashville Road and McKeown Road July 7. "We've put a teletype out and other jurisdictions that have had similar incidences within that lime frame have been contacting us." said Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. "A number of victims have come forward and identified property." Charges against the couple are currently pending in at least four other jurisdictions, including Oceana County. Kent County, Grand Rapids and Kentwood. Gillespie is being held in the Barry County Jail on $5,000 bond, awaiting Aug. 8 pretrial and preliminary examination hearings. He is charged in Barry County wnnrcsrroflg-ponce, nwmg a^wrocnbiaoe, two cotHra w weanng'Ma entering a vehicle and stealing goods worth less than $200, one count of brealcing and entering a vehicle and taking items valued at more than than $200 and possession of marijuana. Traver posted a $1,000 bond. She is charged in Barry County with two counts of breaking and entering a vehicle and stealing items worth less than $200 and is awaiting a July 20 pretrial hearing at 9 a.m. Restaurant employee facing sex charge HASTINGS - A 48-ycar-old Hastings man is accused of sexually molesting a juvenile female at the East State Street restaurant where be is employed, Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said Wednesday. Shulin Duan faces a maximum possible penalty of 15 years in prison if he is convicted of one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct Duan is accused of assaulting the girl at die restaurant on June 27. He was arraigned on the charge July 9 and a July 21 preliminary examination is scheduled. He is being held in the Barry County Jail on $10,000,10-pereent bond. Motorcycle crashes In construction zone RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A 48-year-old Hastings man was injured July 10 when he was apparently unable to stop his motorcycle for a line of traffic waiting in a construction rone, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said Robert Lawrence Bateman was riding his 1984 Yamaha motorcycle northwest on M-37, southeast of Upton Road, when he was apparently unable to stop within an assured, clear distance. Bateman collided with the rear of a car driven by Debra Ann Embury, 44, of Hastings, then lost control and struck the car sitting ahead of Embury, driven by Donald Leigh Karel, 47, of Grand Rapids. Bateman was then thrown from the motorcycle as it overturned. The bike apnarendy continued its slide northwest into the path of a southbound car, driven by Leonard Lane Strickler, 77, of Theodore, Al. Bateman was issued a citation for speeding. He was taken to Pennock Hospital by Mercy Ambulance where he was treated, admitted and later released. Mower, trailer missing from Prairieville cemetery PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - An 18-horse power, 46-inch cut Ranch King riding mower and trailer are missing from the Prairieville Township Cemetery garage. Police Chief Larry Gentry said Tuesday. Gentry said the two vehicles were placed into the locked garage at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 10 and were discovered missing at 9 a.m. Monday. There is no damage to the door or the lock," said Gentry. "We're checking into the locking mechanism to see if it could have been picked." Police have no witnesses. Gentry said. The mower, worth about $1,000, is dark green in color and has gray tire rims. The trailer is a 6-foot by 8-foot, heavy-duty, black iron frame with a wooden bed and no sides. It has one tire that is badly worn, said Gentry. Anyone with information about the missing items is asked to call the Prairieville Police Department al 623-2691 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Man falls asleep, car goes airborne, rolls CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A Hastings man, who told police he fell asleep at the wheel July 7. escaped serious injury when his car left M-43 at Welcome Road, went airborne and came to rest more titan 240 feet away from where it left the road. Jason Daniel Nicholson. 24. was northbound on M-43 at about midnight when he went off the road and hit a mailbox. His car then struck a culvert. wet.-t airborne, landed, rolled onto in side, then onto its lop, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department The vehicle then slid on its lop. struck a tree and slid sideways before coining to rest, deputies reported. Nicholson, who suffered minor injuries, was wearing a seatbelt He was issued a citation for careless driving and alcohol was not a factor, according to police. �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 15. 1999 never should have been a charge of driving pended on his conviction of probation vio­ under the influence because Fulford's blood lation. alcohol level was only .07-percent The le­ "It would appear he didn't get the desired _________________________________________________________________________________________ _ ________________ gal limit is .10. impact when the court imposed the original "I find it interesting that he claims the "He doesn't have the best education. His 90 days." said Kuzava. "Since then, he has problem is that he discovered he is not the mother provided him support growing up. been involved in a domestic assault and he father of his girlfriend s third child." said He did not have a father figure," said Stahl. violated his probation by drinking." Kuzava. "Mr. Fulford rarely sees his chil­ "He doesn't make excuses. He knows he Reid, who represented himself, said jail dren or pays support. I don't know how can't keep committing felonies and getting would only serve to expose him to people breaks." devastating it can be to him when he rarely who could have a negative influence on secs them." Fulford apologized to the court and took him. Kuzava said sentencing guidelines call responsibility for his actions, he said. "Rehabilitation would be more appropri­ for a prison sentence in Fulford's case be­ ate," he said. "I want the help. My opinion "I've been dealing with some things and cause he has a criminal history. is, the jail should be suspended on success­ I’ve been working on them on my own," "It's my belief he would actually serve a ful completion of rehabilitation." he said. "I will try to do better in that as­ longer time in the county jail than he "There a r three reasons for jail," said pect." would in prison where he would be released Fisher. "One is to give people a chance to Fisher told Fulford he has the potential sooner on a community placement pro­ dry out. One is to punish you and the other for a good life gram," she said. "I asked the court not to is to protect others from you. You were "You were able to stay out of trouble for allow work release. I don't believe he only out of jail a short time and already, a number of years," said Fisher. should be given that reward. He has a his­ you were involved in an incident where you tory of absconding. I think sitting in jail were drinking and out of control.” • Shane Reid, 17, of Hastings, was sen­ for 12 months would be fitting." Reid was ordered to undergo treatment at tenced to six months in jail wilh credit for Defense attorney Gerald Stahl said there the Riverdale Hospital. 86 days served and the last 30 days sus­ "We are going to provide you with the help, but it's up to you," said Fisher. COURT NEWS, continued... probation with a note of caution,” said Kuzava. "If he doesn’t get himself straight­ ened out, he’s going to be headed down the road to prison." According lo defense attorney Michael McPhillips. Lumbert is a troubled person who suffers from depression. "When he mixes that with alcohol abuse, it gets him into trouble," said McPhillips. "He was sentenced on June 10 to six months (for probation violation.) I ask mat you be consistent with that, somewhere around 30 to 35 days." "Jackson (prison) is the last place I want to go," said Lumbert. "I really don't want anyone to get hurt." Fisher told Lumbert he can’t afford to drink. "I don't think you would do very well in prison," said Fisher, adding, "It's bother­ some the assaults you continue to make and I'm particularly bothered by the fact that you are taking Prozac (anti-depressant) and drinking on top of it." Lumber will be allowed to perform community service work in lieu of half of his fines and will be granted work release for the purpose of performing community service work. • Joel Fulford, 34, of Nashville, was sen­ tenced to one year in jail and two years probation on his conviction of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. Deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Department found drugs in Fulford's vehi­ cle after a traffic stop April 18 in Hastings. Fulford was not charged for allegedly possessing methamphetamine and a charge of driving under the influence was dis­ missed. • Timothy Leach, 19, of Hastings was sentenced to 93 days in jail on a conviction of retail fraud for taking a carton of cigarettes from the Admiral gas station June 23. He was also sentenced on a second con­ viction of probation violation to continue the probation he was serving on a 1998 as­ sault conviction. He was ordered to enter a half-way house at Alternative Directions or some other, suitable program. "Why would you do something so stupid?" asked Fisher. "'Cause I wasn't thinking," said Leach. "It was stupid." Defense attorney Thomas Dutcher said he explained to Leach that if he violates pro­ bation one more time, he will go to prison. GM Card Holders additional *10003 BONUS! 1999 GRAND AM SE COUPE 1999 SUNFIRE GT CONVERTIBLE 1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT COUPE 1999 PONTIAC H1EBI1D GRAPHITE LEATHER. 3MB, CD W/BASE PREMRJM SOUND. LOADED. BLACK WAS $24,220 -*15,750 -*18,995 ™ *23,382 «»*18,995 NICK SMITH Lower taxes The topic of the day in Washington is what to do with the budget surpluses. First of all, we have to make sure that everyone understands what the surplus is. It docs not include Social Security. Right now, Ameri­ cans arc paying more into Social Security than it pays out, about $ 147 billion more for 2000. The Social Security Administration expects to take in $15,825 more from each worker over the next ten years than it expects to spend on benefits. This money is supposed to be held to help pay benefits to the large generation of Baby Boomers that will begin to retire around 2012. Our goal on the Social Security tax is that none of the Trust Fund surplus will be spent on any­ thing but Social Security. We still expect to run a significant sur­ plus after putting the Social Security sur­ plus aside. The strong economy has gener­ ated this surplus by sharply increasing gov­ ernment revenues. Fbr example, general fund tax revenues grew 9 percent last year, which is four times the rate of inflation. The $996 billion of expected surpluses over the next ten years, which is $8300 per taxpayer, is the focus of the current budget debate. Another way to define this surplus is over­ taxation. President Clinton has finally agreed with Republicans that some of that money should be used for tax relief. There is no question that taxes have been headed in the wrong direction during the 1990s. In 1991 and 1993, the government enacted the two largest tax increases in American history. Federal taxes now consume more than 21 percent of America’s GDP. the highest per­ centage ever. The average Michigan family pays 41 cents of every dollar it cams in fed­ eral, state, and local taxes. That’s just too much. What I’ve stressed as a member of the Budget Committee is that our goal should not just be balancing the budget. Our goal should be to have a smaller, less intrusive and more efficient government. In other words, surpluses should be returned to tax­ payers rather than spent on new government programs and projects. I trust men and women in Michigan and across America to spend their money far more wisely that the politicians in Washington. Enough Republi­ cans agree with me that we’re now looking at several tax reductions for working Amer­ icans including: the marriage p«alty tax, the death tax (especially on the transfer of family businesses), the capital gains tax, and increasing the deductibility of health insurance, increasing first year depreciation for business investment. In summary, we must not spend any of the Social Security surplus to expand other government spending. We’ve got to keep Social Security and Medicare solvent. Before we decide on a tax cut, we must give a high priority to education, and rebuilding our national defense. Then, we should give back some of this extra money to the tax­ payers. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-07-22.pdf 1ed3b65c69d445c97e8a030ea5473afc PDF Text Text Kids show stuff at county fair Soccer alumni game coming up Civil War lives again See Photos on Page 3 See Story on Page 11 See Story on Page 15 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ....... . Qfi/00'00 F HASTING^ PUBLIC LIBPAPV p.5 ' ' I?'. — • -,'Z UBRASV HRb' ? '••• W» iAiTINGS Mirnv.;: 1817 Hastings News Briefs: Blood drives set next week The American Red Cross is sponsor­ ing two blood drives in this area next week, on Monday and Tuesday. The Monday drive will be from noon to 5:45 p.m. it the United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Tuesday s blood bank will be from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center St in Hast­ ings, with a goal of 60 pints. Ardse Baum, blood drive chair­ woman in Hastings, said the Red Crosr has declared a stale-wide blood supply alert, citing dangerously low blood supplies across Michigan. Dr. Yvette Miller, Red Cross medical di­ rector. said a supply alert is issued when quantities of certain blood prod­ ucts are projec'cd to be depleted within one dry. Miller said the three biggest reason for low supplies are vacations, schools and colleges not being in session and recreated travel causing more traffic - -i<-..... g. - J -. ->> - a-».wava IsCTCi Jii (UXiuCnij BiilJ CTaC DCCu. Baum said members of the Kiwanis Club of Hastings will handle setup and takedown duties again Tuesday and church volunteers will prepare food. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. Blessing animals service planned The 12th annual ' Blessing of the Animals* service will be held at the 8:30 am. Mass Sunday at Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church between North Avenue and M-66 on Lacey Road Those attending may bring their companion animals with them, but they must be controlled. Father Richard Valls will officiate during the service, which will take place in the tree-lined church yard over­ looking the rolling countryside. Coffee and rolls will be provided af­ ter the celebration. For more information, call (616) 758-3116. In case of bad weather, the service will be canceled. THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1999 Census Bureau says townships in Barry gaining population The U.S. Census Bureau's population es­ timates program reports that rural areas in Barry County are continuing to grow, but the city of Hastings' population is declin­ ing. According to figures provided at the cen­ sus bureau's web site on the Internet, the dty of Hastings has lost nearly 200 people over the last four years. The bureau's popu­ lation estimate for the city for July 1, 1998, was 6,260, down from 6,448 on the same date in 1994. Meanwhile, most of the rest of the county continues to sec growth, particu­ larly within the townships. Hastings city, however, remains as the largest single population center in the county. Thomapple Township, which is estimated to have 5,812 people on July 1 of this year, is the most densely populated township. Castlelton Township is second at 3,737, Prairieville Township third at 3,631 and Barry Township fourth at 3,603. All but two townships, Yankee Springs and Baltimore, are projected as having pop­ ulation growth. Rutland shows the highest increase at 132 percent. Interestingly, the townships of Hastings and Rutland are estimated to have a larger combined population than the city, with the former showing 3,178 and the latter 3,403. The two combined are projected by the census bureau as having 6,581 people, over 300 more than the neighboring city of Hastings. It must be noted, however, tha; the figures arc educated guesses and projections and are not official. The census bureau next year will conduct the official population surveys it handles at the beginning of each decade. The resulting population figures are regarded as crucial in determining political district boundaries and federal and state grants. The following is a sketch of population estimates in the Barry County area for July 1 of this year: The county Barry County total population has been estimated at 54,535 for this yea*, up 8.9 percent over the 1990 actual figure of 50,057. The county in 1995 was estimated to have a population of 62,643. CENSUS, c6n’»nu«l on page 6 Friend of the Court to move to former city hall? by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Preliminary steps are being taken that may lead to iraving the Barry County Friend of the Court services from cramped, outdated facilities in the County Annex building to more spacious quarters inside the former Hastings City Hall. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners purchased the city hall structure and its property, primarily for its parking lot, about a year ago and the building has re­ mained vacant. Commissioners last week authorized Landmark Design Group of Grand Rapids to conduct an architectural evaluation of the former city hall building, eyeing its poten­ tial use for Friend of the Court. The cost for the evaluation will be in the neighbor­ hood of $3,000. "There is a probability that ve might move the Friend of the Court" across the street to the former city hall, said County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, who serves as chairwoman of the county's Facil­ ities and Property Committee. The idea has been extensively discussed by Property Committee members and Friend of the Court Director Mike Keeler, Family/Probate Judge Richard Shaw and County Administrator Michael Brown, James said after last week's meeting. James said state government is putting more demands on the Friend of the Court office, such as keeping track of insurance for children, creating the need to hire more local employees which results in the need for "much more space,” she said. Currently. Friend of the Court is located in the County Annex Building, which is not handicapped accessible, next to the his­ toric Courthouse. "The (former) city hall is partially handi­ capped accessible. So, we'd like to find out the cost of an elevator," James said, noting that alternatives, such as a chair lift, also are being explored. A suggestion also has been made to change the public entrance from the steps on South Broadway to a side of the building. Commissi 'ners hired a firm to conduct a space needs study of all county depart­ ments, and James said, "We really feel that Friend of the Court is feeling the most crunch for space." FRIEND of COURT, continued page 2 A new addition to the lineup of rides this year at the Barry County Fair is the double fems wheel. The fair win continue this week until Saturday at 11 p,m. (Photo by Perry Hardin) County Fair begins with laughter, ribbons by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The schedule says the Barry County Fair opened Monday, July 19, but for 4-H chil­ dren and their families, the real opening day was Saturday, July 17. Non-livestock judging day is a hectic-, tension- and laughter-filled day. Young gar­ deners waited out the torrential downpours to explain why they chose certain vaneties for their gardens. The lines were sometimes long in the building as arts and crafts, painting and po­ ems, birdhouses and shotgun targets were evaluated by a slew of understanding judges. The exhibition hall rang with the sound of staplers and laughter as judged items with their ribbons attached came pouring in Musk showdown winner selected Dainel & The Grey Ghost Band is headed for the True Value/Jimmy Dean Country Showdown state competition Saturday. July 31. at the Cheboygan County Fair. The group, which hails from Kala­ mazoo. Galesburg. Watervliet and Jones and from the southwest corner of Barry County, emerged Monday night as this year's winner of the WBCH Country Showdown competition at the Barry County Fair. Eleven acts were included in the field of finalists. R & B Country, consist­ ing of Rick Bennett. 18. of Charlotte and his 16-year-old brother, Brian Ben­ nett of Dowling, was selected first and booth creators tried to find the best places for everything. This year's theme was the millennium and each club's members tried their best to create booths that reflected the theme and the varied interes’s of their members. On Saturday, young dog owners and their dogs went through their paces in front of patient judges who never seemed to tire of saying, "Have your dog stay. Now, have him come to you." The more than 50 young rocket launch­ ers kept an eye on the sky as they tried to get their craft off the ground. And once it runner-up. The Tommy Hagan Band served as backup band for individual vocalists at the contest, which is sponsored locally by Hastings True Value. away!" In the evening a small but appreciative crowd watched as J’Amy Cross, Lindy Ja­ yfdditlOHAl NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 18*3 ANNER 1 ? 1 5 f HI .JR’ H ST VOLUME 146, NO. 29 ’S' was up, where would it land? Ken Barker made sure that all the rockets had the best chance to make it "up, up and Tom Sawyer tries to get out of school It was an old ploy, and Aunt Polly wasn't buying it when Tom Sawyer tried to weasel out of going to school by feigning illness during a scene from the play Tom Sawyer,* performed last week by members of the Thomapple Arts Council Youth Theater Guild. Playing Tom was Samuel Verderber (left). Amanda Kowalczyk (right) was Aunt Polly. For more photos, see inside. cobs, Arthur Chupp and Amanda Becktel presented their demonstrations. Starting Saturday and continuing through Monday, afternoons were filled with the sounds ''they're off, coming around the out­ side and the winner is" as harness racing was presented in the grandstand. On Sunday, 4-H members wiped the sleep out of their eyes, rolled out of their campers or came from home to take care of their animals Cavy owners went before the judges in the morning, poultry, pocket pets and rab­ bit owners found the scrutiny on them in the afternoon. Dog owners got to display the agility of their dogs as well. The style show had garments created by young sewers and ex­ perienced hands. There were pajamas, vests and evening dresses. The talents of the young 4-H‘rs included recitations, music and dance. The open class entries began coming in with vegetables, crafts and art filling walls and shelves. On Monday 4-H judging began at 8 a.m. and continued into the afternoon and evening with horse judging and livestock judging. The Jimmy Dean/WBCH County Show­ down wowed the crowd in the variety tent. The first antique tractor parade brought the crowds to see Allis Chalmers, John Deeres and even an alien. The heat and humidity did not deter the Thunderfloor Cloggers from high stepping for the audience. Classes and performances are being held all week. Tuesday was filled with more 4-H judg­ ing of horses, sheep, cats, rabbits and swine. The evening was filled with sweet gospel sounds in the variety tent. Wednesday's kids day activities included more 4-H judging, special visits from the Fireman Chuck and His Firetruck, the smoke house and the ever popular kids* pedal pull. There was even a little music, as the winner of the junior karaoke contest was selected. The karaoke semi-finals for adults began Wednesday evening, continued Thursday and the winner was selected on Friday evening. Today's daytime events will focus on Ladies Day with Sandra Hansen. There is still more 4-H judging and open class judg­ ing. The young clover horse owners (children under 8 years of age) will have judging, horse games and contests. COUNTY FAIR, continued on page 6 �^age 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 22. 1999 Friend of the Court to move...continued from page County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher told the County Board last March that improved space for the county's Friend of the Court operation was a critical need and should be a priority this year. Friend of the Court has a caseload of 3,650 families and "thousands of court hearings every year," Fisher has said. NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) 'Fridays* concert to have guitarist Brian Morris, a guitarist and vocalist from Grand Rapids, will entertain from 11:30 a.nt. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 23, on the lawn of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. His performance, sponsored by the City of Hastings anti the Thomapple Arts Council, is part of this summer’s free "Fridays al the Fountain" series. His repertoire includes folk and orig­ inal songs, classical guitar, jazz and blues. He is currently on the musk facul­ ties of both Grand Valley Stale Uni­ versity and Grand Rapids Community College, where he leaches guitar and other music courses. His past performances include per­ forming with the West Shore Sym­ phony at Notre Dame University, the Biltmore International Art Expo in Asheville, N.C., the College Music Society's Regional Conference in disputes. The Friend of the Court caseload in­ custody, parenting time and support orders entered by the Family Court; investigates and makes recommendations to the court creased by 2 percent last year, according to Fisher, and more than $7.5 million in child on custody, parenting time and child sup­ port; and provides mediation as an alterna­ tive for settling custody and parenting time Guitar Method" and has recorded two CDs. Friday's concertgoers in Hastings may bring their lunch, lawn chain and blankets and stay for part oF the per­ formance or all of h.’In case of rain, the concert will take place at the Jeffer­ son Street Gallery in Hastings. support Barry County families more than authorizing and rinding some new space for the Friend of the Court," he told the board in March. Moving the Friend of the Court to the former city hall is not expected to pose a traffic concern, James said. She also noted that the building is well constructed, with cement walls, and would provide better se­ curity. There had been limited discussion about moving Friend of the Court into the Courts & Law Building, but James said, "if you do that, you cause a ripple effect. You have to move something out..." Concerning a new location, she said Keeler has said that any site within two blocks of the courthouse would be effi­ cient. birds, etc. The trail has been built by volun­ teers. Walkers are encouraged to bring their own drinking water and an energy snack. Doozan named assistant supt. "I don't know what we ./ould do with the existing Friend of the Court building. I think we'd have to have an architect look at that and see if we should put money into it. We have to go one step at a time. We David Doozan, curriculum director for the Lakewood Public Schools sys­ tem, has been promoted to assistant superintendent for the school district Doozan. who served as interim su­ perintendent after the resignation of know that the time is going to come when some other departments are going to need more space as the county grows. So, we're putting together a short range plan and a long range plan," James said. Superintendent Steve Secor and before the appointment of Gunnard Johnson as new school chief. Doozan's salary has been increased from $68,621 to $75,000. In other business last week, the County Board: • Agreed to apply for Violence Against Women Act grant funds in conjunction with Eaton County. The funding would be used to establish a "Violence Against Women advocate position." The Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office will prepare and submit the grant on behalf of both coun­ 'Day in the Garden* set Four private gardens will be show­ cased for the public during the second annual garden walk tour, called "A Day in the Garden," Saturday, July 24. The Thornapple Garden Club is sponsoring the event, which will bene­ fit the new Hastings Public Library, the beautification of the greater Hast­ ings area and the garden club. Tickets are $5 per person and children under five are free. Rain or shine, the garden tour will be held from 10 un. to 4 pjn. Gardens to be featured are at the Hastings homes of Dr. Kenneth and Lee Merriman, 720 W. Woodlawn; Larry and Earlene Baum, 660 Indian Hills Drive; Stan and Dondra Kirk­ endall, 921 S. Jefferson; and at «he Woodland home of Ray and Louise Diehl, 8356 Davenport Road. Tickets are available at three Hast­ ings locations: Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, Jonny Conooa's Restaurant and Dreisbach Motors. 'Relay for Life* will be Aug. 13 The American Cancer Society of Barry County will have its "Relay for Life" fund-raiser Friday and Saturday, Aug. 13 and 14, at the Hastings High School athletic field. Seventeen teams of walking and running enthusiasts will gather at the track from 3 p.m. Aug. 13 to 3 p.m. the next day. The Relay for Life is a family-ori­ ented event in which participants can walk or run around the track relay style for 24 hours. Participants camp around the track and lake part in activities. A special luminary candle service will be held at 9:30 p.m. Friday evening (Ajg. 13) to honor cancer survivors and remember loved ones who have lost their battles with the disease. All cancer survivors also are invited to attend a "Celebration of Life" picnic at 1 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 14) and then walk the Survivors' Lap at 2 p.m. Cancer survivors and their families are encouraged to call the local American Cancer Society at 945-4107 to register for both events. Lake O 'Concert in Park* planned ties, and Eaton will serve as the fiduciary and grant administrator. Eaton "has indi­ cated a commitment to use in-kind services The Lake Odessa Area Ans Com­ mission will have its fifth annual "Concert in the Park" from 7 to 11 Band. For more information, call the Arts Commission at 374-8062, extension 215. support were scheduled. The Friend of Court "also provided con­ ciliation services in approximately 252 security. "There is really nothing you could do to Members of the North Country Trail Association are inviting the public to hike pan of the trail in Barry County and see a trail crew in action. The walk starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 24 at the corner of Yankee Springs and Gun Lake roads, at the McKibben Car Sales. Walkers will see four different eco systems and learn about trees, flowers, p.m. Thursday, July 29, al the Lake Odessa Village Park. Swing dance instruction will son the activities at 7, with Silvestro's Ballroom Dance Studio: and the concert and swing dance will be from 8 to 11 p.m., featuring the Grand River Big support was collected and more than 3,500 show cause hearings for non-payment of cases with 183 of those matters settled by agreement of the parties." Fisher has called the Friend of the Court's current office an "untenable situa­ tion" with regard to space, appearance and North Country Trail walk set Madison, Wise., and the Kennedy Cen­ ter. Earning music degrees from both Florida State University and Montana State University. Brian's past teachers include Christopher Fattening and Bruce Holzman. He has participated in master classes with Manuel Barrueco, David Russell and Michael Lorimer. Morris is the author of "The Real i Friend of the Court collects and records all child support payments; enforces all to meet the local match requirement rather than request additional county resources," Barry commissioners said in a resolution. * Barry's final acceptance of the grant depends on its ability to .provide in-kind matching funds or in-kind services that may be re­ quired by the grant. The grant is available through the State of Michigan, Family In­ dependence Agency, Office of Child and Family Services which received funding through the federal Department of Justice. "When you read the paper, there are just about as many abuses of men as there are women. Let's try one on the other side of PAT Award nominaes sought The former Hastings City Hall has been vacant since it was purchased by the Barry County Board of Commissioners about a year ago. the fence," Commissioner Emmet Herring­ ton said of the grant. • Approved a lease agreement with the Hastings Summerfest Committee and the Barry Area Chamber of Commerce to allow use of the courthouse lawn and county parking lots for Summerfest, which will take place Aug. 27-29. • Adopted a calendar to prepare a budget for the year 2000. County departments have to submit their operating and capital budget requests to County Administrator Michael Brown by Aug. 13. Brown will have budget meetings with departments during August and recommend a proposed budget by Aug. 31. County liaison com­ mittees will review the recommendations . by Mary Warner ‘ Staff Writer Former Freeport Fire Chief Doug Reynhout has left town and members of the board of directors of the Freeport Rural Fire Association are conducting an audit to dis­ cover whether Rcynhout misappropriated fire department funds. A new fire chief. Jim Yarger, has been appointed. Yarger's brother, Russ, who is president Award. Any person or organization that has done useful and valuable work to im­ prove or enhance the future of Barry County can be nominated. Every year the Barry County Futur- gets. of the association, said Reynhout is sus­ pected of taking for his own use money from the Freeport Firefighters Fund. The fund contains money obtained by firefight­ ers through donations and fund-raisers. No money received from taxes is involved. Yarger said the sum of money in ques­ tion is in the hundreds of dollars. No determination of wrongdoing can be made until the audit is completed, Yarger said. He expects that to occur next week. "If it truly shows he's in the wrong, I'm sure we will give out what it (the audit) brought up," he said. The board will have to determine at that point whether to seek prosecution, he said. Jim Yarger said he believes that Reyn­ hout has "moved to a neighboring commu­ nity." The department consists of 10 volunteer firefighters and six volunteer first respon­ ders, who render aid and assistance in emer­ gencies until other emergency personnel ar­ rive. Everyone volunteers their time, Jim Yarger said, though some money is given to them for training. He spends approxi­ mately four hours a day performing his du­ ing Committee recognizes an outstand­ ing individual or group with the PAT Award. Guidelines for the honor are stated in the Futuring Committee's vision state­ ment: "Barry County... preserving the past while planning for a beautiful fu­ ture." Goals of the committee are to preserve and improve the natural envi­ ronment, involve county citizens in comprehensive planning, develop eco­ nomic opportunity, plan the future well-being of Barry County citizens by continuously improving education, transportation, health, safety, bousing ties as chief. He was assistant fire chief for approxi­ mately a year and a half before taking over as chief. Altogether he's been a volunteer nearly 20 years for the Freeport Fire De­ partment. Yarger said problems with the chief have not adversely affected the other firefighters. "Everybody's handled it very well. Morale’s still good. We've still got pride in what we're doing." The attitude, he said, is "we've been headed in the right direction — let's not stop now." The department has been in the and the arts. Previous winners include the orga­ nizers of the County Women's Festi­ val, the Hastings Circle of Friends that conceived and developed Tangletown as a children's playground; David Shinavier for creation and implementation of the County Land Information Ser­ vices; Judge Richard Shaw for his part in court reorganization and in assisting at-risk families; and James Pino for initiating the Hirst Friday forums. Besides the PAT Award itself, cer­ process of being upgraded, he said. "We're getting more equipment, more people, and more training."____________________________ Need Printing? tificates of merit have been awarded to 21 individuals and organizations whose activities have positively affected the county and its people. Anyone is eligible, except for previ­ ous winners of the major PAT Award. Those who have previously received certificates may be renominated for the Hastings. All nominations must be submitted by the deadline, Friday, July 30. the year 2000 and propose the operating and capital budgets and general appropria­ tions and capita] budget resolutions. The County Board is expected to hold a truth-in-taxation public hearing Oct. 26 and adopt a millage rate and the proposed bud­ Ex-Freeport fire chief’s use of funds questioned Nominations are welcome from all residents of Barry County for the PAT (Positive Action for Tomorrow) major award. Entry forms may be completed, cut out and mailed to the Cooperative Ex­ tension Office. Nominations also may be faxed (948-3323) to the office. The forms are available U J-Ad Graphics, in the Reminder, or Lie Extension Of­ fice in the Courts and Law Building in and forward any concerns to the County Finance Committee in September. The Fi­ nance Committee, also that month, will conduct budget hearings to review depart­ mental concerns, adjust revenue and expen­ diture projections, if necessary, and review the proposed capital budget. By Oct. 11. the Finance Committee will formulate a millage recommendation for Call the Experts! Kiwanis helps out 4-H Garden The Hastings Kiwanis Club and Gun Lake Lumber put energy, talent and lots of sweat into creating this pergola which is the focal point of the 4-H Children's Garden this year Vines are already climbing up the posts and it is a really popular seating area. Pictured (from left) are Mike and Teri Chlebana from Gun Lake Lumber. Hastings Kiwanis Club member Dave Tripp, pergola designer and main buildier, Middleville Clovers member Steve Johnson who worked on the project and Kiwanis member Gordon Worth. Tripp says the three Saturdays of work were really worth it when he sees people enjoying it. J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 Give someone who’s moved away...a GIFT of Keeping In Touch I Give a Banner Subscription. Call 945-9554. �The Hastings Banner - Thuraday. July 22. 1999 - Page 3 Young talent exhibited at Barry County Fair... John Douthett played the saxaphone during the talent show. The dogs and their owners wait patiently during dog judging events on Saturday. Chloe Fisher was declared the best of all the talented performers for her recitation of a poem. Fai were' were prepared for all kinds of weather during fair week. These people Ing the rocket launch. J'Arny Cross used her six-year-old cat, Grease Spot, in her demonstration. } baiH-ni m «on»fi Arthur Chupp describes how Nancy Binkowski spins wool into yarn during his illustrated talk. Mike Ashley from the Baseline 4-H club explains his country painting to judge Cindy Miller Where will is land? heads and eyes were up as rockets came down during the rocket launch. There was lots of activity at non-livestock judging day July 17 at the Barry County Fair ♦ Traci Lintz and Siobhan Campbell received an "Outstanding" award tor their group dance in the talent show. Thera are 26 new places to sit on the fair grounds due to the hard work of the Middleville Clovers 4-H Club and the generous donation of material from Hastings Lumber. To create a booth you start with bare pegboard walls, lots of crafts and ribbons, notebooks and posters and add creative club members and leaders. 5 The end result. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, duty 22. 1999 Evolution is not the root of teen troubles To the editor: I de not feel that evolution is at the "root’ of teen troubles today. I say this in response to the July I letter written by Charles Curtis, and his claim that “Darwinism" is the explanation for cer­ tain youths’ destructive behavior. Though I do not agree with the theory that man has “evolved” physically, on the other hand I do feel our “stereotypical" ancestral mentality has "evolved." Between 168 B.C. and 476 A.D. our fourth great world kingdom was divided after the battle of “Pydna," by ten so-called “Barbarian" tribes the Anglo-Saxon’S, the Franks, the Alemanni, the Lombards, the Ostrogoths, the Visigoths, the Borgundians. the Van­ dals, the Juevi, and the Heroli. (I use these 10 peoples in response to Charles Curtis’ mention of Hitler. These 10 tribes eventually "evolved" into modem Europe and the U.S.) In the above mentioned article. Curtis’ statement in question of. "Children acting like animals because of Darwin’s Theory," I have to disagree due to the fact most youths couldn't even explain who Darwin is. much less his theory. I also fail to sec where the Evolution theory "Strips man of dignity," or the reality of man’s image bearing charac­ teristics of God. In the evolution of our "barbarian" ances­ tors, they have always believed in a “Supreme Creator," or a God. 1 also do not feel that Hitler bringing about World War II brought evolution into practice. Look at Charlemagne. Charles V. Louis XIV, Napoleon, Kaiser Wilhelm, they all fought to bring their people together into “world supremacy,” not for the same rea­ sons as Hitler. Hitler’s first reasons had basically a lot to do with money and foreign influence on Germany^ economic crisis. Most of what Hitler publically claimed or Trail is a pleasure to walk To the editor: Sunday 1 had the pleasure of hiking the “Paul Henry Thomapple Trail." What a beautiful trail! It^ like walking back in time! I hiked from Middleville City Hall to Irv­ ing and back. It was a hot day, but the over­ hanging trees provided nearly full shade much of the way. I was the only one on the trail, but what a wonderful trail for families! The walking is easy and it’fc nearly level. If you decide to take this hike, and you should. I suggest you wear comfortable hik­ ing shoes, take bug spray, a canteen of water, a hat and a walking stick. We are so fortunate to have such a won­ derful trail for our use! My hat’s off to Rick Moore and his frier.ds who have made this possible. I believe that if those people who oppose extension of the trail would take the time to walk it as I have, the}' too would agree it is great. Ken Miller, Hastings Um care fee unnecessary To the editor: This is a response to an article in the July 8 Banner. I don't think anybody should have to pay to have their cemetery urns taken care of unless the persons themselves request it. Ums and artificial flowers are not that big of a problem. My husband and I have been sextons for the past five years and don’t charge anybody, nor do we have any prob­ lems. Ums should be placed beside the head­ stones not in back. It does make it easier to mow. Real flowers should be placed in urns because they do cause a problem for mow­ County Chamber shows promise To the editor: On July 6,1 had the privilege of attending the “ribbon cutting” ceremony which estab­ lished the newly formed Barry County Chamber of Commerce. What pleased me most was that I saw and visited with citizens from different walks of life from out county areas interested in fresh new visions for our county. The new organization already has members on its board of directors from throughout the county. I see this organization, with the high quality of its county-wide membership and vision, as being a much-needed vehicle to bring together existing progmentation of n.terests resulting in a means of greater socnl and economic growth. It rlso may fill in voids overlooked by our political establishment and transgress exist­ ing political boundaries. Progress and enlightment often demands this type of leadership. I believe county citizens will Le pleased as they witness the positive efforts put forth by this new organization for the betterment Some people don't realize how hard it is for us workers, but there’s always a w*y to solve the problem. Pick up artificial flowers and trim, then put them back. How hard is that? It doesn’t take any longer than if there wasn't any. If it wasn't for flowers, the cemeteries wouldn’t look nice. Placing flowers on lots show the love for the deceased. Mother Nature will water when needed. Taking ums away from the dead is steal­ ing to me, the only time ums should be removed is if they’re failing apart. When mowing if you can’t get something, use the trimmer. How hard is that? You have to go by that spot when trimming anyway. Mary Shultz, Hastings finalized were actually the “theorizations" of Fredrick Nietzsche. I feel that Hitler was the ‘hird of the three men which Nietzchc spoke of, “the super-man" with the will to "overpower" (maybe you would like to read, "The Spear of Destiny," by Trevor Ravcnscroft. You can order it from Samuel Weiser, Inc., Box 612, York Beach. ME 03910-0612.) 1 firmly agree with a lot of Nietzsche’s idealology though i feel that "Adolf Hitler" was nothing n orc than a public motivator, and his war tactics were to an extent frivo­ lous. Who in their right mind is going to try to attack Russia in Antarctic weather? I do feel if the young people had not been, indoctrinated, (as Curtis put it), we would not be here today. Throughout history mankind has searched for an explanation for our homosapicn existence, and to the lack of our documentation wc have no factual proof to the actual "birth” of mankind. Our instinctual curiosity leaves us with only three alternatives to pacify our desire, religion, beliefs, and speculation. Curtis also mentioned that schools fear legal retaliation for allowing teachers to represent theories against evolution. 1 feel this is reasonable. School is for teaching children to be eco­ nomically productive as well as socially, to secure the existence of the future for our children. Due to the fact of so many diversities, religious teachings, practices, speculations and beliefs should be left out side of the school system. 1 don’t believe “Darwinsim” is an expla­ nation for youth violence. Throughout all of history, every ethnic group has at one point in time fought for survival to get wtverc they are today. This country alone was founded by means of blood sweat and honor. Millions of Americans today (as well as in the past) will (and have) fought and given their lives County Board should meet evenings To the editor: The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners is the only elected public body that does not meet in the evening. As a result the majority of county residents are shut out of meaningful participation in the affairs of county government. Approximately 60 percent of Barry County workers arc employed outside of Barry County and cannot attend or partici­ pate in county government. Meetings held at night would have the advantage of adequate parking. The board could meet in the larger circuit court cham­ ber with additional seating, better visibility and acoustics. More citizens could observe and meaningfully participate in the affairs of their county. If the board meetings were held in the evening, a greater number of candidates would be able to run. The current commis­ sion is mainly made up of retirees and self­ employed individuals who are more able to To the editor: I wish I could get word to all the people in our area that we have had the privilege to use the Commission of Aging for loved ones. There are many services they provide to so many. For ages 60 or over, they maintain health well-being and independence for so many who could not stay in their homes other­ wise. Meals arc contracted out, so they can’t be made here without a kitchen. So that leaves people on special diets unable to eat it. These arc some of the services offered: certified nurses can stay with your loved one, in home care, minor home repair, greeting cards are recycled, assisting with to defend what they believe in and love. Curtis says this is what youths have been "indoctrinated," with, and he refers to this as "animalistic with no respect for life." I don’t agree, t’m very proud to be an American, and I can’t show enough grati­ tude to my ancestors and their allies that they have secured a path for myself and my loved ones, to have a chance to have a future, harc inihi® country. spnunuonu^ ■ .1- tint wi *>lu«tfcJah"Nl(*iW|W07Sl ‘ U.S. Congress Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Ml 49058 i Marge McGhan, Middleville Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Or­ angeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representa­ tives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district rep­ resentative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (Irving, Cartton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township end a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Repre­ sentatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-8276. Battle Creek district office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Alan Knapp. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. . 1351 N.M-43 Hwy. ads accepted Monday through Fnday 8 am to 5 30 pm, Saturday 8 30 a m ■ Noon Scott Ommen Cindy ONeifl Jerry Johnson Dan Suerge tance. These are all volunteer services. This is what your United Way goes for. There are suggested prices for services, but no one will be denied, due to inability to pay. Just think, your loved one may need this service some day. Wc hope you will vote for a new build­ ing. representative. Munising HartnQ*. m 49068-0802 (818)0454564 Patriae Johns raising grandchildren, Alzheimer’s support groups, distribution centers for surplus foods, senior programs for education and social activities, drop in and lending library, someone calling each morning to see if you’re OK, Medicare and Medicaid assis­ Alger MAX Corrections Facility, A DMnon of J-Ad Graphcs Inc James Jensen Hastings U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Wash­ ington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat Russell Senate Office Bpikling,. Washington P-Q. 20510,,, phone (202) 224-6221. District office!110 Michtgan^ye./Meral Building, Room tt4. Grand Rapids. Midi 4§503. pftene (616)4^31. Rick Tormeia. regional Pubhahed by Hastings lanntr, Inc. John Jacobs Prwdwt JoyoeRysn Trsanrer relation to daytime meetings. Comments are invited. John R. Fehsenfeld, Know Your Legislators: Emmet E. Herrington, Barry County Commissioner, Bellevue Dovotod to th* interests of Barry County Since 1856 century. I suggest that the current Board of Com­ missioners go on record as supporting night meetings for the next two years - the length of a commissioner's term. This would pro­ vide adequate time for the public and the board to adapt to evening meetings and to evaluate the merits of evening meetings in COA offers much for seniors of Barry County. he H*Tasttngs BaNNER meet during the daytime. In the past most candidates have also been retired or self­ employed. By the time the August 2000 primary is held, half or more of the current board may not stand for re-election. Night meetings may encourage additional candidates to consider public service. Barry County will need the best talent available to meet the complex needs and challenges of the 21st Nashvine: Woodisad: Carl SandU-ve, Woodland: "it's a Kennedy tndtaxi to "No, tie had too many other "Probably, afar a few yean be in politics, so definitely he things going to get involved he would have fotiowed ta the woukllavebeenacantStfae." in politics ' familyJrmBtwnsod ron for office- . g e , * ! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 22. 1999 - Page 5 l€TT€RS from our readers... r «5gr£»*: ____________________ _____ _____________________________________________________________________ Foot bridge project wasteful Disabled denied many of their rights To the editor: A system that encourages Medicaid and insurance fraud denies many disabled Americans their rights 1 Can you imagine your hospital provider allowing you to stay in the hospital after you ar. well and ready to go home? In this twisted and corrupt society it is happening big time at the taxpayer^ expense! Many re-habs and institutions are ware­ housing people for profit and no one seems to be batting an eye. It has become a multi­ billion dollar industry. It^ like what the Nazis did to the Jews during the Holocaust. Many handicapped people are locked in a homble corrupt system with no way out right here in America! People are “put away” in these places under corrupt guardians, many of which are corporations, set up to make profit. The courts are at fault too. because it is the judges who give court orders to do this to people. This is how the system works: You have a unfortunate accident and end up disabled. If you are fortunate to have a close family who believes in the responsibility of taking care of “their own,” then you are not at risk, because if you were put in one of these ter- nblc places your family could simply “pull you out” and lake you home or find a place which took proper care of you. The people at risk are those who come from families who don't care or are greedy or have no family to turn to. These are the vulnerable ones. It could happen to you. Wc are all just a step away from becoming dis­ abled. Don’t ever let anyone tell you it is no big deal to allow someone to assume your guardianship! It can be the end of your life as a free American if the wrong person or corporation is given this responsibility. This can happen without your knowl­ edge. You could wake up after an accident to find all your rights taken away. The courts do not keep tabs on the guardians. Many abuses occur and go unchecked. Often the institutions convince family members to assume guardianships when it is not necessary, for control. The guardian gets money and the institutions bill insur­ ance and Medicaid for profits by holding people against their will, sometimes for years. The laws on guardianships are very vague and easily “abused” by the system at There go those Democrats again To the editor: 1 see our unbiased media is at it again in their reporting on all things political. The headline “House GOP debuts huge tax cut” is another attempt to shape the argument rather than present the bottom line facts. To refund back to Americans the money we obviously overpaid the government is no-brainer, but considering the fact our truth-challenged president just happened to find another trillion dollars of our money laying around, $864 billion over ten years seems rather small to me. Do the math and see the staggering dif­ ference between our “supposed" two-plus trillion dollar surplus and $664 billion spread out over ten years. The word huge does not apply here folks. The Democrats are already running to the nearest microphone to attack this “risky tax cut scheme” by those radical, extremist Republicans, or mouthing their “tax cuts for the rich” mantra. Don’t believe it. This puny tax cut is across the board and includes eliminating the mamage penalty tax and the tax on fam­ ilies who want to pass their hard earned possenions, properly or business on io ineir children after death. Yes folks, we are Taxed if we get married and even when we die: These taxes are just the tip of the iceberg in the amount of taxes wc really pay. The debate over the bogus “Patients Bill of Rights” is prime example of new, hidden taxes that will follow. If you think Bill Clinton (and of course, Hillary) and Ted Kennedy are going to make your health care “better and cheaper" (the cost of the Big Mac a month?) I’ve got some swamp land in Arkansas l*d like to sell you. If wc don’t wake up now, our children and grandchildren will be shouldering a tax bur­ den that could total 80 percent of their earn­ ings. That’s what it will take for a fewer amount of people working to support all of us “baby boomers” who were too selfish or lazy to demand our government rein in spending and get back to the basics of gov­ erning. We should demand more power to the states (which has been taken unconstitu­ tionally by the federal government), less regulation, and maybe even a huge tax cut so we can invest our money and make more of our own decisions. I encourage Bill, Hillary and all our politicians in Washington to read our Con­ stitution and our Bill of Rights, for that mat­ ter. I encourage all Americans to read these most precious documents that have been ignored or manipulated to further individual agendas, rather than to protect and preserve our great nation. Maureen Dudley, Dowling Many helped Heart Association To the editor: We appreciate Barry County residents for their participation and support of the first annual “Celebration of the Heart” dinner and auction benefiting the American Heart la Inn, Felpausch and Plumb's. Steve Nummer kept the evening on track acting as emcee. Kendall Tobias and Jim Lumbert donated their ti.ne for an outstanding auc­ tion that raised more than $4500. Further­ Association. Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in the United States and Michigan. Even in Barry County, 40 percent of the more, merchants donated items for the auc­ tion. deaths arc cardiovascular disease related, making it the number one cause of death in Barry County as well. The dinner event, held June 24, raised over $ 11,500 toward research and education for the An-'crican Heart Association. The American Heart Association *S strong com­ mitment to research has resulted in such lifesaving discoveries as CPR. pacemakers, and cholesterol-lowering drugs. In fiscal year 1998-99, the American Heart Associa­ tion has allocated nearly $6.6 million to fund 203 heart and stroke-related research projects in the midwest affiliate. We are especially grateful to the commu­ nity members who worked so hard to make this evening very successful. Tom Mohler We appreciate the support and I look for­ ward to continuing to educate the residents of Barry County on the risk factors of heart disease. Together, we can fight Barry Coun­ ty's number one killer. Jennifer Wardrop, Regional Director, Grand Valley Region, American Heart Association BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER and Eric Drcisbach were the event co­ chairs, and the committee consisted of Mary Campbell, Marie Dreisbach, Matt DeCamp, Dr. Matt Garber and Al Jarvis. The evening would not have been as suc­ cessful without the generous donations from The Hastings Country Club, Youth Advisory Council, Bay Pointe Restaurant, Jonny Conoons, Barlow Florist. Middle Vil- the expense of human lives, all for money. In my quest to help several vulnerable peo­ ple caught in the system, my eyes were opened to the horrible scam going on. There arc corrupt doctors and psychiatrists who work with institutions to give medical expert opinions to keep handicapped people institutionalized. Judges listen to the experts, no matter how credible. One refused to take three independent exam results that were favorable to two of my handicapped friends. He ordered they be examined by the doctor they use, whose opinion was, of course, that my friends be institutionalized. You can guess which med­ ical expert the judge went with. As a result, my friends were given a court order to remain in the facility, and since the hearing, their friends are denied contact by phone and visitation. They are not even allowed mail! This was reported to the state licens­ ing whose job is to protect resident rights. The result of the investigation was guardian incorporation over them, which was court appointed. They had the legal right to deny them all their rights! This is not an isolated case. It is common practice of many rehabs in America I The Bible says wc are to speak up for oth­ ers who cannot speak for themselves. It says we are to stand up for the weak and do what is right and pleasing tu God. We are to try to put ourselves in others shoes and real­ ize it could be us. If you have a heart to help people who are trapped and denied their lives because of corporate power and greed, and if you want to help end institutional bias, please support the bill introduced to Congress... Mi-CASSA, the Medicaid Comprehensive Atten­ dant Services and Supports Act of 1999. Mi-CASSA will change Medicaid rules so qualified consumers can choose where they receive long term services, real choice! Integration not segregation! Our homes, not institutions! Kathleen Morris, Hastings New library part of growing area To the editor: Hastings is a great community to live in. We are very lucky to have so many hard working, talented people in the city and the surrounding area that have a vision of what the Hastings library oeuld be and what it means to the all of us. Whatever one’s interests are, we have at our finger tips the possibility of a new library that would meet our growing needs far into the future. In my own experience in raising three children the local library, wherever we lived, was always an important asset for us. Whether reading for pleasure, doing school reports, researching potential colleges, typ­ ing reports because our computer crashed or just getting information on a health issue from a current periodical, the local library was always there for my family in providing life long learning and service. If you are familiar with the current library you can appreciate the need for more space. The library has something for everyone and is so very important to our growing community. The results of a recent feasibility study that the library had done definitely shows that the potential for fund­ raising is very favorable - with operational costs being the only future tax issue. So as the “I Support a New Hastings Library," shirt says, “If wc build it, they will come." Pat Kovacevich Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 p.m. July 29, 1999 FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF OAK DRIVE SECTION 12, PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 1-900-310-9031 - rewards - Look Around The Barry County Road Commission has been requested to abandon a portion of Oak Drive in Section 12. Praiiieville Township, Barry County. Michigan. The meeting will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall. The requested portion is located on the end of road off the existing cul-de-sac. Sketches of the exact portion to be abandoned are availab'e at the Barry County Road Commission. PROTECT YOUR GROUND Laarn more about it. http://www.u»fa.fema.gov Travel Agent Immediate opening for full time experi­ enced front line agent. Worldspan help­ ful but not required. Must have aggres­ sive sales techniques, and follow through abilities. Benefit package. Send resume: Premier Travel & Cruise . 7105 Kraft Avenue SE Caledonia, MI 49316 . Io the editor: I was amazed at the article in the July I issue of the Banner on our newest project by our city fathers to build a foot bridge across the river to accommodate the Taflcc Addi­ tion. Wc already have an ample bridge on Broadway to do the same thing, and it has been doing a good job for many years Why then do wc have to spend $141,000 for a bridge that will not be used to any great amount. It is hard to believe that the State of Michigan or the federal government would even consider such an expenditure. The state and federal money pot is always an ever ending source of money as long as we keep paying billions into it every year in taxes. What a shame we don’t have people in these systems to look over these grants and decide what is stupid and wasteful. Even one of our city fathers said, and I quote, “I’d bet my year’s pay this would nev­ er pass, but it did.” Does that tell us anything? Aaron Sherk Hastings Financial FOCUS furnished by...Mcak D. Christensen of Edward Jone* and Co. The Euro: To the tourist, Europe has always seemed rather quaint: lots of little countries with distinct cultures upholding ancient cus­ toms. To international businesses, Europe has always been exasperating: lots of little countries with big tariffs, protected markets and competing currencies. Over a weekend in January, the impossi­ ble happened: Europe changed forever. The crazy quilt of countries became a colossus — one market of nearly 300 mil­ lion people with one currency, the euro. The 11 countries that use the euro even have a new nickname: Euroland. Somehow, they overcame nationalistic backbiting, lowered their debt, wrestled inflation to the mat and formed the world's most powerful new currency. In the next few years, they will phase out their national currencies completely. What does this mean to you, the individ­ ual investor? That depends on your point of view. Pessimists see the euro as a threat. Commodities like oil could suddenly be traded in euros, thus putting pressure on the U.S. dollar. Even more dire, the doomsayers think, is the possibility that foreign in­ vestors will abandon their traditional safe haven of U.S. bonds — with which they have financed U.S. debt — in favor of new curo-based investments. Two forces should keep these possibili­ ties in check. One, if the euro becomes too strong. European exports will become too expensive. Two, the U.S. dollar reflects a strong economy, low inflation and a stable government — all attractive qualities in the eyes of foreign investors seeking security. Before worrying too much about the downside to the introduction of the euro, savvy investors will look for the opportuni­ ties the euro provides. For example, the euro brings more global financial stability to the market since there arc now fewer cur­ rencies open to attack by speculators and hedge funds. Also, the business of moving money from country to country has sud- dcnly become muc Gone arc the currency fluctuations that made doing business in Europe so difficult. Gone arc the tariffs designed to protect do­ mestic markets but that raised costs when, for instance, auto parts made in Italy were trucked to a factory in Germany. Who benefits fust from the new stream­ lined Europe? international companies that already have a presence on the continent will feel an almost immediate impact. - STOCKS Tna following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon 54-3/16 75 77-1/2 38-15M6 62-15TI6 87-116 124-1/4 77-15116 Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart KeDoog Company McDonald's 23-3/4 21-518 53-3/16 66-112 12-718 128-1/4 46-1/2 96-7/16 15-13/16 32-1/16 42-13/16 Amentech Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola -2-15/16 +4-35/256 +1-36 -1-1/16 ♦1/2 -1-3/4 4 -112 -1/8 -1-5/16 •5/16 -1A -9-5I8-, ♦1-1/2 -5/16 -1/16 ♦18 -1-15/16 -2-1/2 +13/16 — +7/16 44 Sears 10-7/8 Simpson Industries Semco Energy 15-3/8 6 Spartan Motors -7/16 TCF Financial 28-1/2 +3/16 57-3/4 Pharmacia & Upjohn ■11/16 46-7/8 Wal-Mart -S2.50 $25335 Gold •$.07 $5.06 Silver ■178.89 10,996.13 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 756.000,000 +22000.000 NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP VOTERS Absentee voter applications for the special millage election scheduled for August 3, 1999 will not auto­ matically be sent from Piairieville Township for this election. Prairieville Township voters who want to vote absent ballot must present their request in writing to the Prairieville Township Clerk or Deputy Clerk by July 28, 1999. No ballots will be mailed or leave the office after July 30, 1999. Voters may vote absentee ballot in person at the Prairieville Township Hall. The dead­ line for voting absent ballot in person will be 5:00 p.m., August 2, 1999. Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 Phone: 623-2664 �Page 6 - (be Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 22, 1999 COUNTY FAIR...continued from page 1 CENSUS.,.continued from □age 1 • Hastings — 3,178, up 187, or 6.3 per­ Villages and cities • Freeport — 486. up 15 people from 1994, or an increase of 32 percent. • Hastings — 6,260, down 188 people cent. • Hope — 3,285, up 175, or 5.6 percent. • Irving — 2,124, up 117, or 5.8 per­ from 1994, or 2.9 percent. • Lake Odessa — 2,439, up 117 people, cent. • Johnstown — 3,313, up 205, or 6.6 or 5*0 percent. • Middleville — 2.129. up 89, or 4.4 percent. • Maple Grove — 1,577, up 97, or 6.6 percent • Nashville — 1,785, up 75, or 4.4 per­ percent. • Orangeville — 3,254, up 101, or 6.6 cent. • Woodland — 504, up 23. or 4.8 per­ percent. • Prairieville — 3,631, up 160, or 4.2 cent. percent. • Rutland — 3,403, up 396, or 13.2 per­ Townships • Assyria — 2,033, up 36 from 1994, or The small animal sale at 4 p.m. is the first of the anima] sales. Friday's Barry County Farm Bureau day begins with the livestock fashion show in the new bam at 9 a.m. and the youth draft horse judging in the horse arena. The live­ stock sale begins at 1 p.m. in the show arena. The tractor pull in the grandstand area features modified farm stock and fourwheel-drive pickups. Saturday is jam packed with events start­ ing with the show of champions at 8:30 am.- There will be a tractor safety contest, draft horse pull and more. The final chance for young thrill seekers - R. Dale Ruffner, age WOODLAND - Mr. Donald R Norton, age 77, of Woodland, Michigan, to conquer their fears on the carnival rides is that evening. The air will be filled with crashes and bangs in front of the grandstand as the Demo Derby gets under way at 7 p.m. ...fair continues through Saturday. JOIN THE FUN! cent • Thomapple — 5,812, up 314, or 5.7 percent. • Woodland — 2,266, up 132, or 6.2 1.9 percent. • Baltimore — 1,709, down 13 from 1994, or less than 1 percent. • Barry — 3.603. up 222, or 6.6 percent. • Carlton — 2333, up 143, or 6.5 per­ percent. • Yankee Springs — 3,017, down 24, or less than 1 percent. cent • Castleton — 3,737, up 197, or 5 v percent .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches ____________ available for your convenience... PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 754-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 am.; Sunday School ll:0C am.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pjn. Jefferson. Father Charles Fischer, Pastor Saturday Mass 4.30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 00 a m. and 11:00 a m . Confession Saturday 4 00-4 30 pm 9275 S Bodford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 Am. Traditional; 10:15 Am. Sun­ day School; 11:15 a.m. Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery provided. Ju­ nior church. Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd , 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Btcot Branham, Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10.00 a m; Worship 11:00 i.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7-00 p.m ST. ANDREWS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hast­ ings Church of God Building) 9 a m. Holy Communion I st and 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at ail services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T. Huatwkk, vicar at 948-9604 St Andrew’s is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS ASSEMLL Y OF GOD 1674 West Scae Road. Hastings. Mirft. James A. Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages Morning Worship 10.45 a m Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 pm. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m are: Rainbows of J J BMa Qua (ages 2 through 7 or Tint grade). Kxh Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19k Adult Bible Study - No age limits. 805 S CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 1100 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7.00 pm Services for Adults. Teens and Children THOR.NAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m.. 9:55 Am. and 11:20 Am. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 am., Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services Bnng the whole family. W'ackennan. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HAS I INGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH days 6:30 to 8:00 p m. BIBLE STUDY: Sunday, 5:00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each mouth 8 00 a.m.; freewill offenng We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Chmth Love, and the fellowship of people who care. Kid’s quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m.. Kid> Alive (or.MEs p.m. 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided). in Sanctuary For further infbrm'r- GRACE BRETHREN J1BLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace hrrthrm Church). 600 fowdl Rd , I mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus, 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a m. - Morning Worship. Thursday, 7:30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message", 945-9224; 6:30 p m - Bible Study for all FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Am.. Morning Worship Service. 11 00 a.m , Evening Service. 6:00 ai.in.. tion call the church office. "Member Church of the HMdHMe Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadwqy and W Center) Church OffEc: (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m. and 10 a.m Christian Education 10 a.m.; Nursery Available at 10 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 Am.; Worship 11 Am.; PO Box 63. Hastings, Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. North St. Hastings Ri-. Michael Anton, Paster Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. July 25 8:00 t 10:00 Am. Worship (no 239 E Sunday School); 12:45 p.m Jail Worship Thursday, July 22 — 6 30 p.m.. Softball. Saturday, July 24 8 00 NA Monday. July 26 - 6:15 p.m. - Vacation Bible School; 6:30. Softball Tuesday. July 27 - 6:15 p.m.. VBS; 7:30 - Over. Anon. Wednesday. July 28 - 6:15 pm VBS HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner pm.. Awana, Sr. A Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor. for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men. Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 II 00 Al \ AM on Sunday at of Green and Church Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to ull floors Broadcast of worship ser­ David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am.; Sun­ 11 Am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; grade 10:30 Am. - Coffee. Radio broadcast Look for our Vacation Bible School schedule coming day Morning Worship Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH GRACE 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ COMMUNITY CHURCH gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller, Pastor. Deborah E. 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director. NoahY Ark a.m. Fellowship Time before the PreSchool Thursday. July 22 - 6 30 service. Nursery, children Y min­ p.m.. Softball Game: First Presby­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. terian vs. Church of the Nazarenc at Cornerstone *2 Sunday. July 25 - 9:00 a m. Traditional Worship WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9-30 a.m.; Service. 9:20 a m Children's Wor­ ship; 10:00 Am Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room; 10:30 am. Con­ temporary Worship Service with Communion; 11:50 a.m. Children's Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth meet­ Worship The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. ings. Junior-Senior High. Nursery is provided dunng both Church Service 10:30 a.m.; This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: liW /. Services. Tuesday. July 27 - 6 30 p m. Softball Game - First Presby­ terian vs. Welcome Comers L'MC • ! ,iijC 11* 1—. 1 Hastings, passed away Thursday, July 15, 1999 at Life Care Center in Plainwell. She was bom August 17, 1909 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, attended school. where NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F DIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER l*»52 N Hruadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "PrrscnptioM" - 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Mxbigan she Bernice was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, she lived in Hastings, Pleasant Lake, Delton and Plainwell. Mrs. Rcbson was preceded in death by passed away Tuesday, July 13. 1999, at Home of Hope in Grand Rapids Michigan. Donald was bom on August 19. 1921 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County Michigan, the son of John and Ida (Cheeseman) Norton. He was raised in the Maple Grove area, and attended the Moore School. Donald was a United States Navy veteran of World War H. He was married to LaVaune M. “Bonnie" Welch on March 8,1941. Donald moved to the Woodland area in 1949 from Maple Grove. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 39 years, retiring in 1983. Donald was a member and past officer of the Barry County Sheriffs Posse since 1975 and a member of the Kilpatrick Church in Woodland. He was an outdoorsman and especially enjoyed coon hunting. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; & sister, Vivian Beckwith. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; son, Robert (Dec) Norton of Lansing; two daughters, Janice (Gene) Lubitz of Woodland, and Carole (Mike) Norris of Hastings; seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; brother, Howard (Pauline) Norton of Nashville; two sisters, Violet Brrman of Florida, and Evelyn (CgferiwA Campbell of fhrtat 11 /jiTinffir, Funeral services were held Friday. July 16.1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend George Speas officiated Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park with honors by the Barry County Sheriff s Posse. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kilpatrick Church Elevator Fund. Ernest L. Eichenauer HICKORY CORNERS - Mr. Ernest and Margaret Gerlofs of Kalamazoo, as well is other friends. Gnvcside Services for Mrs. Robson L. Eichenauer, age 93, of Hickory Comers, passed away al his daughters home in Hickory Comers on July 14, were held Monday, July 19, 1999 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Father 1999. Mr. Eichenauer was bom on February 9, Caarles H. Fischer officiated. Memorials may be made to a charity of 1906 in Harmony, Pennsylvania, the son of John H. and Mary E. (Schnauffer). one’s choice. He was a former employee of Parchment Paper Company, Knappen Milling Company, and moved to Oregon in 1954 to farm. Mr. Eichenauer was a volunteer for Barry County Commission on Aging, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, crocheting, playing Euchere and watching game Arrangements were made by Funeral Home, Hastings. Girrbach Robert K Knickerbocker GRAND RAPIDS - Mr. Robert K. Knickerbocker, age 82, of Grand Rapids, went to his final resting place Monday, July 12, 1999. He was bom in Hastings. Mr. Knickerbocker was active in Golden K and South High Alumnus Scholarship Fund. He leaves his beloved wife of 61 years, Dorothy (Holbrook); two children, Larry Knickerbocker and Carole (Gary) Tolan; six grandsons and one granddaughter, eleven great grandchildren. Mr. Knickerbocker was preceded in death by a grandson, Robert Jeris and a great grandson, Jason Jeris. Memorial Services for Mr. Knickerbocker were held on Saturday, July 17, 1999 at Second Congregational Church. Dr. M. Bruce Irwin officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South High School Scholarship Fund, do Grand Rapids Community College or Organ Fund of Second Congregational Church. shows. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Hayward) in 1993; son, Harold; grandson, Russell; brother, Ed; and sisters. Rose and Lilly. Mr. Eichenauer is survived by his sons, Howard (Delores) Eichenauer Middleville. John (Sandra) Eichenauer Kalamazoo. Jerry (Doris) Eichenauer Middleville, and Dan (Joan) Eichenauer of of of of Woodbum. Oregon; daughters. Elaync (Don) Nottingham of Plainwell, JoAnne (Roger) DeRuyscher of Hickory Comers, and Marilyn (Nick) Pestun of Battle Creek; sister, Violet Hyde of Flint; 16 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Eichenauer were held Saturday, July 17, 1999 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment took place in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging will be appreciated. at Peace Community BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Helen Laura Reynolds (Edmonds), age 85. of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday. July 4, 1999 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Reynolds was bom on May 4, 1914 in Hastings, the daughter of Wesley and Lulu (Hoffman) Edmonds. She attended Dowling and Augusta Schools. Mrs. Reynolds married Kenneth Vane Reynolds on February 2, 1933. She was employed at the Battle Creek Post Office as a Sorter. She was formerly employed as seasonal help at the Greensmith Florist and had been employed by the Shrank's Cafeteria for twelve years. She was a member of the Delton Seventh-Day Adventist Church where she was involved in the Dorcas Group and the Bedford Extension Group, she was also a member of the Clark Retirement Club. Mrs. Reynolds enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, camping and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Reynolds was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Vane Reynolds on March 28, 1990; parents, Wesley Edmonds in 1961 and Lulu (Hoffman) Edmonds in 1971; two sons, Steve Reynolds in 1976, and Roger Reynolds in 1985; two brothers, Howard Edmonds in 1995, and Harlan Edmonds in 1961. Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her son. ftuy L. & Judy Reynold^pf Battle Creek; .daughter. Shirley A. * Dm. Bdnri of Hastings: ntne grandchildren: 11 ■ great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; two sisters, Hilda Jackson of Hastings, and Hazel Standley of Augusta; two brothers. Horace Edmonds of Hastings, and Hugh Edmonds of Hastings. Interment was in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford Township. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, Battle Creek. her husband, Willard Robson. Surviving are special friends, Clayton WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings I 1 PLAINWELL *. Bernice J. Robson, age 89, >of Plainwell and formerly of Club Study, please call for more details. Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 1 1 vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m SUNDAY - We have begun our summer schedule 9:30 Am - Worship Services Child care available for infants and tod­ dlers through age 4, -ind Junior Church for ages 5 thro igh second HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH p.m. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 tice Call Church Office. 948-8004 . .fBmaiet ftttobsonnomM Senior Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer Dan Currie, Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Sunday School for all ages. 9:30 . I.initial 9 00 Adult Bible Study and young adult 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings. Pastor and Jordan Ruffner. Funeral Services for Mr. Ruffner were held on Thursday, July 15, 1999 at Shaw Interment was in Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. . Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Association. • riors, 6:00 p.m.; Youth Fellowkvp tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 Am. 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Ques­ tions call 948-9437 his Pastor Jan Braatz officiated. 5(h). serving evening meats to War­ 49058. St Matthias Church, a con­ by I astor. Rev Donald Brail, Associ­ 6:00-8:00 pm Warriors (grades K- ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH survived Sr. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Wednesday. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml his granddaughters. Mr. Ruffner is daughters, Randi and Robin Ruffner of Bellevue and two granddaughters, Kristin Funeral Home. Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday, 9 00 a_m.; Rev. Ken Vaught. 11:00 a m.. Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:45 a.m. for all ages. 4-H, Mon­ varsity coach for 16 years. He was named as Conference Coach-Of-The-Year in 1995. Mr. Ruffner enjoyed spending time with Corner of Slate Rd and Boltuood 10:45 Am. Morning Worship. 5:30 Church phone 945­ 25 Year Club and was active in Bellevue Athletic Boosters. He coached girls softball in Bellevue for 26 years, he was Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Service* Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Worship 11 Am., Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m, Peter M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hub- am to 12 noon Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Worship Wednesday for 29 years al Post Divison of Kraft­ General Foods, retiring in 1992. He married Judith A. Braatz on June 23, 1962 in Charlotte. Mr. Ruffner was a member of the Post 541 N ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 Am. Sunday School; ley. Pastor July 12, 1999 at Battle Creek Health System. He was bom September 9. 1936 in Battle Creek, the son of Miles and Wavancll (German) R’(finer. Mr. Ruffner graduated from Hastings High School in 1955 and was employed BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4995. Office hours. Wed,Thun 9 BELLEVUE 62, of Bellevue, passed away Monday, Charlotte Lee Grove (Jones) BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Charlotte Lee Grove (Jones), age 63, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, July 15, 1999 at Battle Creek Health System. Mrs. Grove was bom on March 5. 1936 in Ann Arbor, the daughter of Paul Walter and Marguerite (Clemmons) Jones. She attended Poorman School in Pennfield Township. She lived in Battle Creek and moved to Santa Monica, California for 25 years. She returned to Battle Creek in 1975. She was employed by Battle Creek Federal Center as a Grill Cook, retiring in 1996. She was formerly employed as a Foreman at RCA in Los Angeles, California. She had been a waitress at several places in Baltic Creek and California. Mrs. Grove married James C. Grove on July 3, 1981. She was a Life Member of the Royal Order of the Moose. Mrs. Grove enjoyed reading, working, travel and time with family. Mrs. Grove was preceded in dcat^ by her parents, Paul and Marguerite Jones; daughter, Judith Gail Brandli; and sister. Judith Gail Jones. Mrs. Grove is survived by her husband, James C. Grove of Bedford; son. Michael Allen Kelley of Allegan; two daughters, Roxann Wallace of Hastings, and Carol Ann Mills of California; step-daughter, Phyllis Sue Herr of Bedford; two step sons, Thomas Grove of Baldwin, and Glenn J. Grove of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren; nine step grandchildren; one great grandchild; two step great grandchildren; three brothers. Herb Jones of Montana. Jim Jones of Delton, and Phil Jones of Delton; five sisters, Doris Carter of Arizona, Virginia Emery of New York, Theresa Moore of Battle Creek, and Katherine Wymer of Hastings. Private Services will be held. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, Battle Creek. �The Hastings Banner - Thrnday. July 22. 1909 - Page 7 Social NEWS Hastings High School announces honor roll (Fourth marking period ending June 11) GIRL, Jayden Emlyn Williams bom at 10:12 p.m on July 10, 1999, in Mt. Pleas­ ant, Michigan, to Nicholas and Mamie Williams. She weighted 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are David and Mary Williams of Hastings. Great grandparents are Pearl Stutz and the late Robert Stutz, Betty Williams and War­ ren and Sue Williams. Amold-Rohm plan to wed Aug. 7 Rodney and Lacey Rohm would like to announce the engagement of their parents Betty Sue Arnold and Ernest Eugene Rohm. They both are from the Delton area. The wedding will be held in Urbandale on Aug. 7, 1999. Chad Gerald Wilbur, Hickory Comers and Angela Kay Swihart, Hickory Comers. Joseph Lee Delaphiano, Plainwell and Jennifer Danyelle Magierka, Plainwell. Robert James Carl, Hastings and Carrie Michele Beneker, Hastings. Thomas Henry Ray, Hastings and Tammy Lee Alexander, Hastings. Terry Allen Houston, Plainwell and Rhonda Kay Knight, Plainwell. Mark Edward Johnston. Delton and Tam­ BOY, Stephen James Bums was bom at Spectrum East July I, 1999 to James and Gail Bums of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Grandmother is Frances Bums of Middleville. GIRL, Kendra Marie Stoepker was bom to Kenneth and Kimberley Stoepker on April 7, 1999, at 7:41 a.m. in Spectrum Hospital. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. She was welcomed home by sister Jcssyca. my Sue Stinnett, Delton. Glenn Coleman Fulford, Hastings and Luana Dawn England/Centers, Hastings. Michael Dean Kalmink. Hastings and Jennifer Jo Patterson. Hastings. Michael Wayne Rhodes, Delton and Stacey Ann Hines, Delton. Ernest Eugene Rohm. Delton and Betty Sue Arnold, Delton. Mark William Kivin, Hastings and Latricia Ann Morales, Hastings. Seniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — ’Benjamin Appleby, Bethany Arnett, •Cheri Baker, David Barnum, Angela Boger, Josh Bolt­ house, Sarah Byington, Luke Cook, Teri Daws, Brian Dvnn, Sally Edger, Erin Englehart, Sindi Felzke, Justin Gordenski, Kari Gregory, Ryan Hawbaker, Joey Hawkins, Heather Heath, Karen Herbstreith, Katharina Hinz, Kenneth Hoxworth, Jessica Huss, John Kieffer, Tonya Krick, Michael Lipstraw, ’Brian Martisius, ’Beauregard Mason, Eric Meek, Susan Miller, Allyson Morgan, Karen Newton, •Andrea Fond, • Amber Reid, Jacob Roll, Corey Sandusky, Scott Sawyer. Destiny Seeber, Erika Simpson, Tiffany Steward, Laura Storm, Steven Storrs, Ryon Terpening, Laura Thomas, Michael Wank, Heidi Wilkins and *Teva Wolf. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Natali Banovac, Levi Bolthouse, Sarah Bolthouse, Matthew Bradley, Rebecca Carr. Peter Dunn, Erica Fulmer. Adam Furrow, Danielle Golnek, Bradley Huss, Kristine Joergensen, Jeremiah Johnson, Craig Keizer, Nicole Main, Michelle Marsh, Katie Miller, Lin­ sey Moore, Brooke Norris, David Parker, Aaron Potter, Kyla Psalmonds, Brooke Rizor, Michael Sheehan, Sara Slagstad. Levi Solmes, Amy Songer, Brian Teunessen, Melissa Vincent and Joshua Warren. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Jen­ nifer Bergstrom, Stephanie Donalds, Amanda Furrow, Roxanne Galisdorfer, David Gutchess, Tia Harper, Marc Hay­ wood, Jorge Lluch, Stephen Moray, An­ thony O’Heran, Kristen Schlachler, Tara Stockham, Amber Swain, Luke Warner and Adam Whitney. Jnniors High Honors (35-4.0) — Joshua Aiderson, Erica Barnum, Danielle Bowman. Amanda Buskirk, Rebecca Casarez. •Catherine Case, Katie Cook, Michael Courtright, Elwood Davis, Stephen Gamer, Kevin Geriinger, Callie Girrbacb, Heather Girrbach, Sarrah Gregory, Amiee Haw­ baker, Valerie Hcffelbower, Jennifer Hodges. Daniel Johnston, Amanda Knickerbocker. *Ivy Malone, Rebecca McCarty. Melinda Meaney, Amy Miller. Samantha A. Miller, •Antosia Myers, Steven Obreiter, Sarah Penrod. Jamie Philo, Laura Riffler, Heather Rose, Amy Schiedel, •Courtney Sinclair, Samantha Snow, •Samuel Stafford, Marcie Westover, Amber Wilde, Jill Wiliiamsand Katrina Wymmr*^ ' • Honors (3.10-3*91 Allerding, Katie Allerding, iustin Berner, Acthony Bowne, Leah Bridgman, Marie Carpenter, Jamie Clark, Jerad Crump, Carolyn De­ Witt, Brandon Eddy, John Forbes, Naomi Gallagher, Sherri Gregory, Michelle Griggs, Bobbie Henney, Virginia Jennings, Kristen Keech, Brian Lancaster, Sunny Mahler, Erika Main. Justin Martisius, Cory Micel, Angela Miller, Leteia Pen­ nington, Laura Piechnik, Dana Reed, Rachel Smith, Lauren Stineman, Casey Stonnes, Robert Swiatek, Jennifer Taylor, Corey Thompson, Brandon Willard, Michael Wolfe and Molly Woods. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Jay Campbell. Nick Deline, Josh Doe, Susan Hubbard, Laura Hubert, Lindsey Karas, Nicole Matthews, Christy McCarty. Wendy Miller, Matthew Peake, Lacy Pittelkow, Lindsay Rajt, Shawn Rosenberger, Andrew Safie, Bridgett Service, Benjamin Shaw, Martin Shellenbarger, Andrew Soya, Tiffany Swift, Joshua VanSyckle, Kathryn Williams, Lisa Wiltrout and Shawna Woody. Christopher Donalds, ’Nicole Doozan, Chelsea Evans. Kelli Flohr, Kristi Guidet, •Heather Krebs, Leslie McKay, ’Keli Misak, Rachel Newton, ’Elizabeth Nida, Michael Nitz, Douglas Poll, Jeremy Pond. Alexia Powell, Christopher Remley, Jeremy Shilling, Emily Smith, Jessica Storm. Kristen Straube, Tyler Tossava, Sara Wank, Brad Wills and Ryan Winebrenner. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Michael Arnett, Robert Baker. Amanda Bechler. Erin Bradley, Eric Carpenter. Adam Carroll. Daniel Cary, Angela Eggers, Carl Furrow, Nocmi Garza, Theodore Greenfield, Janna Jackson, Jennifer Jenkins, Joseph Keller, Jonathan Kendall, Eric Kirchmeier, Bert Kosbar, Victoria Mahmat, Emily Martin. Kate Martisius, David Ockerman. Lindsay Overmire, Andrew Price, Jessica Roush, Turn Around Center High Honors (35-4.0) — Heather Lawrence, Angie McClurkin and Adam Fountain. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Lee Houghtalin and Rachel Lawrence. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Nicole Owen. •Indicates 4.0 grade point average. Un- --- **-- ■ - — aete wooco or ssnng ago rorociceure THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. State of MfcNgan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate Hto No. 99-22631-IE Estat® of ELLEN LOUISE MORGAN. De­ ceased Social Security No. 374-28-7679. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the foflowmg The decedent whose last known address was 9063 Enzian Road. Defton. Michigan 49046 dted May 29,1999. An instrument dated 01/08/93 has been admitted as the wW of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that al claims against the estate wfll be forever barred uniets presented to the independent personal representative. KEITH L MORGAN. 8766 Ktngsbury Road, Delton. Michigan 49046, or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court Hastings. Michigan 48068, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate wifi bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons emitted to it ALISTAIR J H. SMITH (P26690) 5931 Oakland Drive - Suite 102 Portage, Michigan 49024 616-321-3700 (7-22) Synopsis Amanda Schantz, Shayna Selleck, Wesley Sboebridge, Candi Stow. Nicholas Taylor, Travis Traister, Eric VanderVeen, Nathan Wilkins, Erin Woodley and Daniel Worth. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — An­ gela M. Baker. Kyle Bellgraph, Brad Cur­ rier, Laura Dickinson, Laura Friddle, Zachary Fulmer, Sarah Haines, Jack Holden, Blake Komstadt and Nathaniel Miller. _ Hope Township "egtiter Board Mooting July 12,1999-7:00 p.m. Cal to order and Pledge to the Flag Adams, Woods Forster. Tonkin. Albert and 6 citizens present Approved agenda, minutes of 6/14. 6/21 and 6/28^9 meetings, and July tolls. Received correspondence, committee and treasurer 's reports. Approved tree along drive at Brush Ridge Cemetery; checking with Waste Management to eee K they are recycling materials from Deton re­ cycling site or taking it to landfill. $2,000 tor remonumentatton in Hope Township. Resolution 99-12 designating retention schedule; top soi tor cemeteries. haM and park; porta John tor Cedar Creek Cemetery; $100 tor materials and flowers tor haN flower bods; vents in office doors to im­ prove air circulation; staked survey tor north bor­ der of park; presenting a certificate of apprecia­ tion to Naps Ace Hardware in Ctoverdate tor do­ nating two trash cans to the park. Certificates of appreciation wore presented to Larry UN and Gerald Becktel (who was absent duo to a death in the family) tor al their work to improve the park and make it beautiful. Adjournment at 8:15 p.m. Sylvia W. Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Atoert. Supervisor (7-22) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mads in the condtoons of a mortgage made by Stephen D Peabody, a single man and Stephen G. Peabody and PhyBa Peabody, husband and wite (original mortgagors) to Mortgage America (B4C, inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 10.1998, and recorded on October 13. 1998 in Document No. 1019363, Barry County Records. MicNgen. and was assigned by seid mortgagee to The Rrst Na* bonal Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated September 10.1998, which was recorded on June 14.1999. in Document No. 1031108, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be duo al the date hereof the sum of Twenty Thousand Rve Hundred Eight and 68/100 defers ($20,506.68), inducing inter­ est at 11.900% par annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, a some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. MicNgen at 1 DO p.m., on August 12.1999. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and are Lots 7, 8 and 9 of Block A of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 59, being a part of the Southwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 19. Town 3 North. Range 7 West Castleton Township. Barry County Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 60 3241 a. in which case the redempbon period ■hefl be 30 days tom tee date ol each eete... Dated: Ju^’t 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte f 990405092 Panthers (7/29) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHP BOARD July 14,1999 All Board Members present Approved agenda, treasurer 's report and min­ utes of previous meeting. Approved fees for MTA Seminar. Accepted audit report. Payment ot vouchers approved. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (7-22) Sophomores High Honors (35-4.0) — •Sarah Barry, Larissa Carr, Brandi Colvin, •Jill Dimood, Jeff Sanderson, standing next to the Depot Museum sign he crafted in 1995. Annua! Depot Day set for July 31 Plans are being finalized for Depot Day Saturday, July 31, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Depot Museum. A meeting was held earlier this month by the Board of Directors and everything is in place for this annual event, which is in its seventh year. Depot day is sponsored each year by the Lake Odessa Historical Society in an effort to keep the village populace aware of the progress and changes made in the depot restoration project. The activity for Depot Day will begin Fri­ day evening with the start of the Civil War Living History, a live exhibition will be set up to the north of the depot museum and will be hosted by the Ionia County Genealogical Society. Mike and Diane Black of Sunfield will be coordinating this effort to stimulate life as it was during the 1860s. The Civil War Living History will continue throughout the weekend and is open to all interested visitors free of charge. The Depot Museum will open Saturday morning at 10 a.m. with displays centered on the historj of the Lake Odessa Canning Company. In addition, other displays will include items recently donated by the Lake Odessa Order of Eastern Star and the Lake Odessa Masons, and a large display of items donated to the museum throughout this past year. There •will be many new displays to interest all ages. The entertainment will begin at I p.m. with a tribute to Walter A. Reed, the founder of the Lake Odessa Canning Company. This will be followed by a full schedule of free entertainment throughout the day. At 2 p.m., the Janie Rodrigucz Award will be presented. The public is invited to share in this full day of hometown fun. Food and refresh­ ments will be available, with the addition this year of chips and cheese. Everyone is asked to bring a lawn chair and stay the day under the big tent for music, dance and his­ tory coming alive. •Heather Drumm, Ian Dudley. Rex Fore­ man IV. ’Matt Gergcn, Lindsay Hemerling, Lindsey Hill, Roselee Hostetler, Jamie Howell, •Justin Huss, Mark Lockwod, Rhonda Pennepacker. •Margaret Schinner. Karey Schlachter, ’Heidi Schroeder, Kristi Spurgeon. Danielle Swift, ’Kristen Wildem and Jessica Winebrenner. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Cathy Anderson, Regina Argo, Nicole Baird, Derek Brookmeyer, Rick Cullers, Brandon Dahn, Diane Eerdmans, Steven Flohr, Elizabeth Gib­ bons, Jeri Hendershot, Paul Henney, Jen­ nifer Heuss, Melissa Hodges, Leland Jen­ nings, Aaron Keller, Adam Lord, Kailey Lyons, Sarah Maul, Daniel McKinney, Elizabeth Meek, Adam Miller, Sirena Miller, Kylee O’Heran, Samantha Oakland, Lucas Overmire, Kimberly Perry, Amanda Phillips, Chad Ray. Katharine Rogers. Jes­ sica Roll, Matthew Schnackenberg, Luke Storm. Sean Tefft, Frederick Thomas, Starlight Tyrell, Sara Williams and Taylor Wisner. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Sunny Basler, Sarah Chamberlain. Dorothy Clemens, Lacey Fassett, Amanda Hoke, Matthew Norris, Katie Noteboom, Jason Olmstead, Joshua Trumble, Kelsey Vihcr, Miranda Workman and Kelli Zerbel. Freshmen High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Amy Abbott. Samantha Allerding, Darrell Barnum, •Carrie Bolthouse, Rebecca Brisboe, •Stephanie Buck, Joshua Clevenger, Drew Coleman, Jennifer Cottrell, Stephanie Courtright, Tiffany Davis, Ashley Deline, Sponsored by Hastings Athletic Boosters at the Hastings Country Club, Hastings, Michigan Saturday, August 7,1999 Shotgun Start - 8:00 am • Registration 7:30 am 4 Person Scramble *18 Holes Cash Prizes: First Prize - $260 2nd Prize - $150 10th Prize - $150 $65.00 Per Person Includes Green Fees for 18 Holes of Golf. Riding Cart, and Lunch This year’s event will include a... Hole In One Contest to win a 1 year lease on a 2000 Dodge Neon Sponsored by Hastings Chrysler Dodge Super Store. Other events will include Skins Game, Putting Contest and Great Door Prizes Proceeds will go to help build a new Hastings High School soccer field complex For reservations and sign up contact the Hastings Country Club Pro Shop, or call the pro shop at 616-945-2756 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 22. 1999 RED WHITE •• AND YOU Celebrate Your Indpendepce CONVENANT ★ TRANSPORT* Health Ins. Available 1st Day On Truck Medic al-Vision Dental 4O1K-Credit Union Si,000 Sign-On Bonus For Exp. Company Drivers Rm Expartaacad Ortvm ■Ml Owmr Optraton 1-800-441-4394 Fw SraAiata Stadaot* 1-800-338-6428 HlteprlMkUMI ai977-aw-waa Be insured Dear Ann Landers: I am a 48-ycar-old widow with four children. My husband died suddenly of a heart attack last year. Need­ less to say, this has been a very difficult time, but thanks to my husband's loving foresight, our family is doing well. Throughout all the yeans of our marriage, in spite of tight budgets and financial difficul­ ties, he maintained substantial life insur­ ance policies on both his life and mine. Even with my full-time job, I would not have been been to manage had it not been for his insurance money. At least our chil­ dren’s grief over the death of their father was not compounded by the loss of their home and friends. I am shocked by the number of women who have told me in confidence that they are concerned because their husbands have little or no life insurance. They have two cars, a boat and costly vacations. They give their children music lessons, dancing lessons and orthodontic braces, but they ig­ nore the possibility of what their children would do if the principal breadwinner were to die or become disabled. Many people have small insurance cover­ age through their work and believe it is enough. They need to wake up, Ann. It cost me $15,000 just to bury my husband. I’d hate to think of where I would be now if that dear man hadn't loved us enough to make sure we were provided for after his death. - Carol in Martinez, Calif. Dear Carol. If ever there was a wake-up call, your letter is it Thank you for a letter that could make a big difference in the lives of my readers. NOTICE To Th* Qu*lffl*d Elector* of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTON WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY. AUGUST 3 1W9 Th* poll* will b* open from 7:00 *.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precinct* Berry County, Mlchlgen ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP 8094 Tasker Road Off M-86 at Assyria Center. Botovuo TbwncNp Hal HOPE TOWNSHIP PREC <1 & <2-5483 S WU Lake Road (SI43). Hope Township Hal 948^2464 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PRECI <2-11351 Undaay Road. Ptamwefl. Pine Lake Fira Department 623-510’ BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP PREC 81A41B 3100 E Dowtog Rd. Hasting* TownotxpHaa IRVING T0W1 SHIP PREC *1 112 State Street. Reeport Wage Hal 785-5330 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. 2481 Heath Rood. Hasbnge - Towntfvp Hal 948­ 2194 BARRY TOWNSHIP PREC <1 Keflogg School Road Hckory Comer* Fire Station IRVING TOWNSHIP PREC <2 Comer of WoodKhooi Road and Wing Road. Hastings ■ Irving Township Hail THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PREC • 1. 3885 Bender Road, MtedievtJe - Thcmappte Kellogg H^h School 795-3394 BARRY TOWNSHIP PRECINCT PREC F2A4 2B 155 E Orchard Street. Delton ■ Township Has JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP 13841 S M-37 raghway Township Hali.'Fire Station 721-9005 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PREC • 2. 200 E Mam. CARLTON TOWNSHIP Old VtoBicome School 85 Watcomo Rosa Hesanga. Michigan 948-9690 MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP 721 Durkee Street. NashvJte Township Hal 852-0872 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP 915 Reed Street. NetoWte Towneho Hal (517) 852-9479 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 8912 S Botrter Rood Wage of OrangeWe TownsNp Hal/Rre Station 864-4522 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP 885 Rteor Rood. Haaangs Townehlp Hal 948-9890 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PREC ft -10155 Noma Road. Delton ■ Towrtaxp Hal 623-2884 795-7202 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP PREC <1A& 1B 156 South Main. Woodland - Fire Station & Townerxp Hal 367-4915 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. 264 North Bngga Rood. MiddtoWe - Towntoo Hal 795-9091 CITY OF HASTINGS Wards 1,2.3 1 4.232 W Grand Street. Hastings Jinor High School Gym PURPOSE OF ELECTION The foltowing County-Wide Spodai Propceala: Propooal No. 1 - Renewal of the E 9-1-1 Central Dtepetch Millage ramufod tar a tevy up to one (1) mffl tor too ported of the yeara 2000 through 2004 toduohte, tor too pur*<w« <*»*•>* •»* providing ooumy-roa, E H-1 rowroroey Wvhom and eMr* UMpmeh mvtoeo? • merow* m* M*. <m* (1> wail* MWMd IO »M* It AM**.** to *w y~r SOO. Proposal No. 2 - Separate Tax UmttaUone 9ha» liparate tee Mtettone ba eetaMahed tor a period of etx (*', year*. 2000 through 2005 inclusive or unM ottered by the voters of the County, tor the County of Barry and too townoMpe and Mormodtoto school district writoto too County, too ■ggregate of which ehafl not exceed woven (7) mtea? County of Barry Intermodisea School District SboN too 15 mB tax Itmttatten on general ad valorem taxes within Hnpe Township Imposed under Article IX. Section • ot the MfcMgan Constitution bo Increeeed tor said township by .2398 mMa (L23M per $1 AGO of taxable votes) tor too period of 15W through 2003, Incteoivo, tor general operating purposes to offset the required oWocotod mttlsgs rollbeck and shaft the Township levy such Increase In millage tor these purposes, thereby raising In too first year an estimated 313,864.00? Johnstown Tbwvtehip - Proposal B. Proposal tor Renewal of Fire Protection Millage Shad too prwvtouafy voted Incroooo to too 15 mN tex Or-trtlon to Johnotown Township, Barry County, bo renewed st 1/2 nMtl (M0 per 51.000.00 of taxable value) In ths years 1006-3002, toousivo tor road toterovoatent purposes and ahaS toe township levy ouch mtoago during ouch years, which levy shall rates to tooM year an eottawted 822^72.00? * LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ricardo J Rodriquez and Kimberly A. Benton-Rodriquez. Husband and Wife, to MG Investments Inc . An Indiana Corpo­ ration, mortgagee, dated May 27 1998 and recorded July 2.1998 in Document No 1012896. Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Associates Home Equity Services Inc f/k/a Ford Consumer Finance Company Inc. by as­ signment dated June 24. 1999 end recorded on June 30. 1999 tn Document No 1031927, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred two Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Six and 01/100 Dollars ($102,286) including interest at the rate of 13.49% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on August 27. 1999 The premises are located in the City of Hast­ ings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as ... 4,,,.-. Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 33. Town 4 North, Range 8 West. Thence South 1863.6 feet. Thence South 89 degrees 57 min­ utes West 1320 feet to the place of beginning. Thence North 157.2 feet. Thence South 80 de­ grees 22 minutes West 115 feet. Thence South 12 degrees 30 minutes East 186 3 feel, Thence North 58 degrees 56 rmnujs East 85.24 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate Dated: July 15.1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Associates Home Equity Services Inc tto/a Ford Consumer Finance Company. Inc., As Assignee. 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 Fite No 176 0521 (8/12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Mapte Grove Township - Rood MBtago Propooal Shad too 18 mM tex Nmdatton on general ad vetorem terne wdhto Mapte Grove Townstep Imposed under Articte IX. Section 6 of too Michigan Constitution bo Increased tor aoid Township by 1 mM 51 per thou­ sand) tor too period of flvo (5) years, ISSS through 2003 toctaohra, opoctocaSy tor duet control and rood maintenance within Maple Grove Township; and ahad the township levy auch an increase In millage tor said purpose, thereby raising to ths first year an estimated 823500? Rutland Charter Township - Override of Millage Rollback tor Oporating Purpoooo In Rutland Charter ShaN too charter mUtogo to Rutland Charter Toemohip be Increased by .1703 mill to override the mdtago rodbodi Mid raautoortao too levy up to 15000 mdl (5150 par 81.000 of taxabio vatao) tor the years 1SSS through 2006 Incteoivo. which will rates estimated In erase ad revenue of 812.014 tor Operating Purpoeea InlSSBt Yankee Springs Township - Proposal to Increase MUlage tor Fira Protection and Emergency Services Shad toe previous voted Increase of .3 milte of the 15 mW tax Hmltaifon bo Increased by an additional .50 mute (5Oc P* >1.000 of Tbxabte Yates) upon taxable real and tangtote personal property within Yankee Springe Townehlp; and ahxM too Township levy ouch Inereew for fire protection and emergency services ter too years 18S8 through 2004 todueivo. which N levied wfli rates to toe tost year of levy an estimated sum of 362,000? Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot tor the Special Election by mail may submit an AV appdeotior by 250 pun. July 31,1580. Electors quatotod to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the Special Election may vote In person to too Ctork'e office up to 450 pjn. August 2,1900. DEBORAHS MASSlMNO ASSYRIA TWP CLERK 7475 COX RD BELLEVUE Ml 49021 PHONE (016) 758-4003 TRACY MITCHELL BALTIMORE TWP CLERK 3100 E DOWLING RD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY BARRY TWP CLERK 155 E. ORCHARD ST PO BOX 705 DELTON. Ml 49046 PHONE (816) 823-5171 WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TWP CLERK 83 WELCOME RO HASTINGS Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-5990 LORNA WtLSON CASTLETON TWP CLERK 915 REED ST NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 PHONE (517) 852-9193 (Homo) PHONE (517) 852-9479 (Office) BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TWP CLERK 885 RIVER RD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-9690 (Office) PHONE (616) 945-3291 (Home) SYLVIA FORSTER HOPE TWP CLERK 5463 S M 43 HWY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-2464 EMILY HARRISON IRVING TWP CLERK 6925 PARMALEE RD MIDDLEVILLE Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9915 JUNE DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TWP CLERK 1815 LACY RD DOWLING. Ml 49050 PHONE (616) 721-9905 SUSANK BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TWP CLERK 9752 EVART RD NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TWP CLERK 11031 WILDWOOD RD SHELBYVILLE. Ml 49344 PHONE (616) 672-7149 NORMAJEAN CAMPBELL PRAIRIEVILLE TWP CLERK 10115 S NORRIS RD DELTON. Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 623-2664 ROBIN MCKENNA RUTLAND CHARTER TWP CLERK 2461 HEATH RD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-2194 DONNA M STAGRAY m ORNAPPLE TWP CLERK 200 E MAIN ST MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-7202 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TWP CLERK 156 S MAIN WOODLAND. Ml 48897 PHONE (616) 367-4915 (Office) PHONE (616) 367-4094 (Homa) JANICE C LIPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TWP CLERK 284 N BRIGGS RD MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9091 EVERIL MANSHUM HASTINGS CITY CLERK 201 E STATE T HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-2468 I THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard D McKee a single man and Tracy J. Johnson a single woman (origmal mortgagors) to Wood­ hams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 29. 1996, and recorded on November 15.1996 in Liber 678, on Page 315, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Crossland Mortgage Corp . As­ signee by an assignment dated October 29. 1996. wh»ch was recorded on November 15. 1996. in Liber 678. on Page 322. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTYFOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIVE AND 64/100 dollars ($64,605 64). mdudtng .merest at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 pm , on August 26. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing 11 rods West of the Northeast comer ot the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, thence West 11 rods on the East and West 1/4 line; thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 line 22 rods; thence East parallel with the East and West 1/4 Line 11 rods, thence North parallel with the North and South 1/4 Ime 22 rods to the place of beginning, including a joint dnveway on the West boundary thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated July 15. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite <990607416 Tigers (8/12) Messy mom Dear Ann Landers: Please help me get my mother to clean her house. It is an ab­ solute mess. There is nowhere to sit since the couch is piled high with empty plastic bags, paper bags, old newspapers and mag­ azines, fast-food containers and toys. Her kitchen table is covered with junk, and so is the countertop. !n order to get to the bath­ room, you have to walk through a narrow path because everything else is covered. Her bed has so many clothes on it that Mom sleeps on the floor. If her house ever caught on fire, she would never make it out alive. Mom has always accumulated stuff, but she seems to be getting worse. I have talked to her, but it is like talking to a wall. I am concerned for her health, not to mention I can barely stand to visit. What’s worse is that 1 have some of my personal things stored in my mother's house, and she re­ fuses to let me have them back. She gets up­ set if 1 try to take anything out of the house. Ann, this is not as simple as going in and cleaning it for her. She won’t allow anyone to do that. What can 1 do? - California Giri. Dear California: You can accept the fact that your mother is no longer totally ratio­ nal. The behavioral peculiarities you have described are classic examples of dementia. Your mother needs to see a doctor immedi­ ately for a complete checkup. Also, let her know you must clean up her place before the board of health or the fire department gives her a call. Can you move her to your home? If not, start looking for a facility where the dear woman can live safety be­ cause soon, she will not be able to care for herself. Expect a battle, but this is one you must win. Good luck. Age formula Dear Ann Landers: This is for people who enjoy parlor games and want to find out the age of a friend or relative who is not forthcoming with the information. Ask that person to multiply the first number of his or her age by 5 - then add 3. Next, double this figure. Then, he or she should add the sec­ ond number of his age and tell you what the final figure is. Deduct 6, and you have it. Mr. Magic in D.C. Dear Mr. Magic: I’m spooked by your formula. I tried it, and it works. My readers are going to have fun with this one. Kids need dads Dear Ann Landers: 1 just red the letter from the new grandmother in Connecticut whose “beautiful, intelligent daughter,” “Genevieve," got pregnant by her “idiot boyfriend.’’ “Bruno.” When the baby was bom, Bruno came back into Genevieve^ life. Grandma is worried sick that the two kids will end up marned Bruno may be clumsy and have money problems, but at least he is trying to be a fa­ ther. Many teenage boys would have aban­ doned the girl. Bruno should not be ex­ pected to become a man overnight. He needs education and support. Teen fathers arc often scared by their newborn babies. They are afraid to touch them, hold them, feed them and change their diapers. Bruno needs to ask questions so he can find out the right way to do things. He should look into local support groups for teenage fa­ thers. And there are plenty of books on the subject. Babies need their fathers. Statistics say that 40 percent of American children will go to sleep tonight without a father in the home. Absence of a father is linked to in­ creased drug use, earlier sexual activity, lower grades and increased criminal activ­ ity. Dads do make a difference. I applaud Genevieve’s efforts to include Bruno in her child's life. The baby has two parents. He deserves and needs to know who both of them are. - Jon Morris, coor­ dinator, Reaching Out to Adolescent Dads (ROAD), Roanoke, Va. Dear Roanoke: You have written a letter that is sensible, sympathetic and helpful. I thank you for it. Instead of blasting Bruno, you supported him and offered guidance. Your signature tells me you have made the right career choice. Thanks for all the good you do. The letter that follows takes a dif­ ferent approach, but I’m sure you will agree that the writer makes some valid points. A huge price Dear Ann Landen: When my stepson. “Eric." was a teenager. 1 talked to him about the huge price of unprotected sex. He was 18 and sexually active at the time. 1 pointed out that his cousin. “Joe," had gotten his girlfriend pregnant when they were 16 and 15. He decided not to marry her. Joe will be paying child support for 18 years at the rate of $350 per month. The cost of that sexual romp amounts of $75,600. Eric was shocked when he heard the figure. I pointed out that for $75,600 he could have bought a new car. a nifty boat and a stereo, and could still have a $1,000 party every year. Eric just got married after going with his girlfriend for five years. She wasn't preg­ nant. 1 think he got the message. - P.M., Mesa, Ariz. Dear Mesa: So do I. I'm printing your let­ ter with the hope that other teenagers will get it, too. It could be the most important letter they've ever read. Rude callers Dear Ann Landers: I am a telephone op­ erator in Connecticut. At least 10 times a day, someone will dial the wrong number and get our company. Instead of saying they have reached the wrong number, they just slam the phone down. This morning, a man called my number four times, and each time I answered, he yelled, “Oh, YOU again,” and slammed down the phone. He was the one who misdialed, but he behaved as if it were my fault. 1 understand that people makes mistakes and misdial. I’ve done it myself, but it does­ n’t take more than a few seconds to say, “Sorry, wrong number.” - Hamden, Conn. Dear Hamden: I hope your letter will generate some understanding for telephone operators everywhere who are defenseless against the verbal abuse they must take from crude, ill-tcmpcrcd callers. You opera­ tors deserve a break. Is that Ann Landers column you clipped years ago yellow with age? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays. send a self addressed, long, busi­ ness-size envelope and a check or money­ order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) Io: Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send 56.25). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate* Inc, CITY OF HASTINGS Position Available Job Title: Administrative Assistant to City Manager and Administrative Staff Desirable Qualifications for Employment: - Knowledge and demonstrated skills in secretarial work, computer equipment and applications (spread sheets, word processing), and modem office procedures and practices. - Ability io compose and edit business letters. (Spelling and grammar skills essential) - Solid experience in Human relations skills - Job requires greeting the public and responding to inquiries over the telephone and in person. - Must be abie to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with department heads and with fellow employees. - Must have the skill to work independently, to plan, organize, set priorities, and complete a job under pressure in a timely manner. - Knowledge and demonstrated skills in accounting/bookkecping (accounts payable) Required Training and Experience: - Required training: high school education, including courses in government, math, speech, English, business writing, business accounting/bookkecping. and computer science. - Experience demonstrating progressively more responsible and difficult work including secretar­ ial work. - College training preferred - If in pertinent area may be substituted for practical experience. Anyone interested should submit a resume and cover letter to the City Clerk. 201 E. State Su, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Resumes will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Friday. July 30. 1999. A Full job description is available in the City Clerk’s office. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 22. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... More Hope Township families, events By Joyce F. Weinbrecht On June 15. 1884. Joseph S«*arics, who lived about a half mile west of Hope Center was found murdered in his home. Darwin McKay, a resident of Hope Center, was arrested for committing the deed, tried in Barry County Circuit Court and found guilty. He was sentenced to life in prison. He served five years of the sentence when a man on his death bed confessed to the crime. Mr. McKay was pardoned on May 29 1890. by Governor Luce. ’ wo men committed suicide in those ear­ ly days. Henry Jenkins and John Townsend both ended their own lives by hanging themselves. Both men were very despon­ The Wall Lake Crossing Depot. C.K.&S. Railroad. HUNTER’S AND FISHERMEN’S GUIDE Describing lhe Pleasure Seeker's Paradise of Central Michigan Traversed by the C. K. & S. Ry. ----- INFORMATION FOR----THE CAMPER THE HEALTH SEEKER THE FISHERMAN THE NATURE LOVER THE HUNTER THE CAMERA ENTHUSIAST Tl IE CANOEIST THE VACATIONIST dent. Abisha Crossman was nding his horse from Middleville back to his Hope Town­ ship home when a gun which he was carry­ ing accidentally exploded, killing him on the spot in March 1877. George Hazel was also killed while working tn the woods in 1872 when a gun accidentally was dis­ charged. Drownings were not unheard in those times. In 1873. Wellington Bowker was drowned in a lake in the northern part of the township. George Collcster drowned while swimming in Long Lake in 1872. George Jenkins, son of Henry Jenkins, who had killed himself in 1877. was killed in 1869 when a horse kicked him to death. This may have added to his fathers depres­ sion. In 1852. the Bird family went out to gath­ er marsh hay for feed for their livestock, leaving their young son locked in the house to wait their return. The house burned to the ground while they were away and the child was burned to death. He had apparently tried to get out as his burned body was found in front of the door when his parents returned. Dean S. Tyler was killed in 1878 by John R Pitts. The trouble between the two men began when Mrs. Pitts left her husband and moved in with Mr. Tyler. The community was shocked and angry at this scandalous behavior. One night members of the community arrived at Mr. Tylers door with tar and feathers which they applied to both the man and the woman. They continued to live together in spite of the humiliating treatment they had received. One Sunday, shortly after the tar and feathering. Dean Tyler. Mrs. Pitts and her sister started out to drive to Nashville. They reached a place known as the Dead Sea, (north of Cedar Creek when Mr. Pitts, still very angry al the behavior of the couple, appeared in the road with his gun in hand. Without warning he shot Dean Tyler dead on the spot. Mr. Pitts was arrested and brought to trial. He was convicted of second degree murder based on testimony at the trial. He was sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary for his crime. The Dead Sea Road, originally ran through the woods and fields on Section No 26. out around the swamp area and the area known as Little Lake. After traveling around the swampy area, for many years, it was decided to straighten the road out from Doud Comers to Hope Center. A new road was attempted through the swamp on the north side of the lake. This work was not easy, as it was done with teams cf horses, shovels and hand operated saws. They had the road nearly built and ready for travel, the workmen returned to finish the road only to find that it had again sunk from sight, burying tons of rock sand, and broken bncks. which they had hauled from the Delton Brickyard. They then built a corrugated road. Ed Gates, William lauch and Frank Larabcc built this road for $2 each a day. A survey was made for the road by Mr. Cobb, the county surveyor. Near the northcast comer of the field where the roads now known as Cloverdale and Cedar Creek cross, a hole was dug and a broken crock was buned Campers on Beachwood Point, Hope Township circa 1880s there to mark the comer Mr Cobb was a boarder at the lauch home while he was surveying for the new road. It was felt that they finally had a direct road built from Doud Comers to Hope Cen­ ter. However, pcnodically the road would become treacherous to travel, with parts of it sinking into the marshlands. Even into current times water often comes over the road and the edges of the road crumble away. A school bus was nearly lost there not too many years ago. The bus and its passen­ gers was saved before it was lost to the sink hole on Cloverdale Road. The Doud School. District No. I. was first located on the west side of what is now Cedar Creek Road, about quarter of a mile north of what is now Cloverdale Road. The first school there was made of logs, and opened about 1840 The log school burned to the ground in 1875. Andrew Doud donated land for a new school and this was completed in 1876. It was named Doud School for the man who donated the land The Doud School operat­ ed six to seven months each year from 1859 until 1890 Then the time spent in school was increased to eight or nine months. The boys had to stay home and work on the farms, so they missed much school during the spnng. and fall months Male teachers were hire J for the w inter term as there was usually many older boys in the school. Church services were held at the Doud School during the 1800s The school was consolidated with Delton Kellogg System in the 1955-1956 school year. The Eddy Homestead was established on the south side of Wall Lake on Jan. 19. 1880. George and Lucinda Pratt Eddy had seven children. Grace, Clara. Andrew. Lorenzo. Elliott. George H Eddy and in 1935 He served as supervisor for Hope Township from 1951 to 1963 and township treasurer from 1963 to 1967. Minor Barnes purchased some land on Section No. 29. near what was known as Mud Lake (now called Cloverdale Lake) in those days There was a log house on the land. Lewis Barnes, his son. owned the place next and he sold it to Marshall Bagley, who sold it to Jay Wilkinson. Edmund Titus Sr. bought the place in 1892. moving from the McCallum neigh­ borhood to the place just south of Cloverdale Mr. Titus bought 40 acres adjoining it on the west, burden ng on Wilkinson Lake This was a good stand of timber which was sold off as lumber. The house was an upright facing cast. Later, an addition which consisted of a dining room and kitchen were built on Edmund Titus roamed Ellen Collins and they had eight children. Mina, Myrtle, Stan­ ley, Gilbert, Sylvia, Jewel. Frances and Edmund. Edmund Titus did not do very much farming, only raising crops for their own use They raised wheat and oats, cutting them with a cradle type sickle They had a team of oxen at one time Mr. Titus was in the well business, dri­ ving and repairing wells. Edmund Titus Jr. helped his father in the business for several years. They had a horse powered ng. The horse walked round and round in a circle around the turn table There was a power shaft that came out of the bottom of the machine to turn the drum. The rope which turned the machinery for drilling the well. The horse had to learn to step over the shaft or “tumbling rod." as it was called. This type of horse power machine was used to turn many items of farm machinery in those Arthur. Beechwood Point was on the land, which belonged to George Eddy. A lodge was built of from lumber cut on the spot. It was times. The Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw a fishing and hunting lodge and the people came in groups to spend weekends begin­ ning as early as 1889. The lodge could to the new village of Cloverdale, banging fishermen and resorters to the area and making it easier to obtain supplies and to house 15 members at the same time. There were no cottages on the point in ship out their products. Acker’s Point, at the cast side of Long Lake, was influenced by the coming of the ihosc days, but there was room to camp there and this frequently occurred. A log book was kept at the lodge and the last entry was made in August of 1903 The point was surveyed and platted by 1907 and many cottages followed over the years. George H Eddy married Blanche Cline of Middleville on June 28. 1919. They had three children. Priscilla, Elliot and Patricia. Blanche died on Feb. 15. 1956, and George died on Jan. II. 1968. George H. Eddy owned the old homestead beginning Railroad, which amved in the area m 1867. changed life in the area, bringing the world C.K.&S. Railroad. Ackers Point was a resort that catered to swimmers, fisherman, hunters and tourists from many of the cities and the surrounding area In 1891. the Acker family opened a hotel on the northeastern end of the lake and one could rent a boat there The food was spe­ cial. delicious and there was lots of it. John Acker operated a steamboat at Long Lake, charging five cents for a tnp to Cloverdale and back When the steamboat had detenorated to the point of not being safe any longer, it was sunk in Long Lake south and west of the hotel Long Lake and Ackers’ Point was not only busy in the summer time, but in the winter it was a lively scene when the ice house at the Point was being filled. The ice on Long Lake was firm, clear and hard. The ice was harvested by cutting it into blocks, putting it in box cars on the C.K.&S. siding. The ice was then taken to the Kalamazoo ice and Fuel Company The big ice house was also filled for use dunng the summer months. Ackers Point is still operating al the same spot in 1999 Another resort was located on Long Lake. The Dickinson Resort had a grocery store and boat livery very close to the C.K.&S. tracks The Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad ran regular excursion trains out to the area, promoting the lakes and streams of Doud School District No 1. Hope Township (back row. left to right) Clyde Casey. Blanche Thiel. Norris Bergman. Wayne Gates. George Moore, (front row; Florabel Casey, Dora Casey. Earl Moore. Warren Hallick and teacher Gertrude Water Jones Circa 1900 Hope Township They put out a brochure called "Hunter’s and Fisherman’s Guide." calling themselves lhe Great Inland Lake Route They would slop the train and let ISSUED BY S. C. GREUSEL, General Passenger Agent CHICAGO, KALAMAZOO A- SAGINAW RY. KA LA M A/.OO, MICHIGAN 19 HI The front page of the Hunter s and Fisherman’s Guide passengers off almost anywhere along the route. They built a small depot at a spot called Wall Lake Crossing. Piis was located about one half mile southwest of Cloverdale, not far from the Hope-Barry town line which made it easier for people to visit on Wall Lake and to get to their cottages on that side of the lake. The C.K.&S. Railroad adver­ tised “Fifty Lakes Along Fifty Miles of Track.” (To be continued) LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan In the Barry County Trial Court - Family Division ORDER TO ANSWER Honorable James H. Fisher File No 99-329-00 KIMK KORP formerly known KIM K FIELDS Plaintiff. vs GARY A FIELDS Defendant. Attorney for Plaintiff David M Koons (P39300) 214 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49056 (616) 946-9407 To Gary A Fields Based upon the pleadings in the above cap­ tioned matter Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant in this Divorce shall on or before the 13th day of August 1999 file an Answer to the Complaint as­ serting his interest with the Clerk of the Court for the Barry County Trial Court-Family Division 220 W Court St Hastings Ml 49058 A failure to file said Answer to Complaint shall constitute a De­ fault. and on the 13th day of August. 1999 a De­ fault will be entered proofs for a Divorce and Judgment of Divorce will be submitted to the Court on 26th day of August 1999 at 1 15 pm in the afternoon or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard CIRCUIT JUDGE JAMES H FlSHER Drafted by David M Koons Attorney at Law 214 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 1-616-946-9407 (7/22) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate File No 99 22644-SE Estate of JOSEPHINE M CHASE. Deceased Social Security No 375-18-0427 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this heanng NOTICE A hearing will be held on August 11. 1999 at 10 00 am in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Hastings City Bank re­ questing that Hastings City Bank be appointed personal representative of the estate of Josephine M Chase who lived at 1305 S. Hanover. Hastings. Michigan and who died 6/15/99. and requesting also the will of the de­ ceased dated May 3. 1990 be admitted to pro­ bate Creditors of the deceased are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appeanng of record 7-12-99 Hastings City Bank 150 W Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-2401 David A Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS & DOHERTY 221 S Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 616/945-9596 (7-22) �Page 10 - The Hastings Bannei - Thursday July 22 1999 Krolik an example of a student-athlete By Nick Kachtr Stuff Writer Every fair should be like the Barry County Fair Reasons to love the 147th Barry County Fair... Let me count the reasons: 1. Big Events: This year's thrilling grandstand festivities include. Harness Racing, the Demolition Derbys, the Motorcycle Flat Track races, the Professional Rodeo, the Motocross (Thursday at 7:30 p.m.) and the Tractor Pull (Friday at 7 p.m ). Part 1 of the Derby Fun took place on Monday, but there is still more destruction and mayhem to come with another Derby gig taking place Saturday at 7 p.m. Don't miss it! The track facility at the Barry County Expo Center has drawn wonderful praise from many of the event participants. The Flat Track excitement was greatly enhanced Tuesday by that track the loud and speedy motorcycles ran upon. (Oh. don't think that motorcycle racing is just for the guys any more as Miranda proved Tuesday that we are certainly living in the '90s.) The Tractor Pull will surely bring up plenty of dirt on the track, just like the Demolition Derbys will do or have already done. Each night there is a different type of excitement (something for everyone!) and the Fair organizers deserve much credit for providing fun and variety to the overall show. 2. The Kids: Wherever and whenever there is a fair, there are going to be plenty of kids with smiling kids. The Barry County Fair is certainly no exception. Take a look at the carnival rides... in the food lines... at the merchandise venues... or in the animal tents and you will find young people with bright and shinny faces doing enjoyable things. For 4-Hers and F.F.A. members, the fair has even more of a major significance. The fair is a place to go hang out. connect with peers and forget about normal day life for awhile No wonder I love the fair so much. 3. The Food: What tasty treats do you hunger for? The Barry County Fair more than likely have them, treats to tickle your taste buds. Hot dogs... brats... greasy fries... elephant cars... caramel corn... roasted cashews (or almonds)... cotton candy. You name it. you can certainly taste them at the fair No wonder my sink remains nearly dish­ less at the mid-point of this week 4. The Rides: Once again there are tons of thrills for individuals of all ages, even for those who arc a little weak in the stomach. Check out the new carnival rtdc called Wipeout it's a trip and a half. And don’t worry, if you do get somewhat woozy, there arc plenty of cool places that provide you with an opportunity to sit down and stabilize what's inside of you. 5. The Animals: One thing that has to be said about the Barry County Fair is that :t has kept what’s most important at the top. The animals are a big part of any fair. Now showing al the Barry County event arc goals, rabbits, cows, chickens, dogs, horses and many other types of cute critters Many fairs go out and line up higtimc entertainment, but in the pr<»ccss loose their perspective on the key elements of any fair, such as the animals and the kids’ projects. The Barry County Fair has great entertainment, but also finds a way to put its major contributors ii. the limelight. Isn’t that what a fair is supposed to do? The only thing 1 would add to the 147th Barry County Fair if I had a chance would be to line up the Verve Pipe to open up the show on a Saturday Night. Still. 1 can always go sec the local brothers at some other place like the State Theatre in Kalamazoo, so I do not sec any problem in keeping things pretty much the same Sometimes as wc attempt to make something great, wc continue to add on to something that is already special. The Barry County Fair hasn't done litis and there arc many of us fair fans who arc very grateful for this. Wc could go on and on. but wc must wrap this column up because the time is ticking and I soon must get back out to the fairgrounds. Talk to you soon On the playing field whatever one it may be - Erika Krolik. a recent graduate of Maple Valley High School, is truly one of lhe best In the classroom she is the best. For Krolik. it is basketball in the fall, volleyball m winter, and track and field in spring. Yet, no matter what the season, Krolik has always been a star student. All schools have an Athlete of the Year, and all schools have a valedictorian But not in many schools is that person one and the same Krolik believes that keeping busy with sports helped he. to achieve success in lhe classroom "During season, I have a very specific schedule my tunc is structured and it keeps things in order." Krolik said ’And it helps me get my work done ” While track may be Krolik’s favorite sport, she is no slouch on the basketball court eitlie; A three-year varsity player, she war twice named All-Southwest Michigan Athletic Association second team, and J-Ad Graphics All-Bany County second team. She was also captain during her junior and senior years W.’h that title of captain. Krolik also took on some extra responsibilities "Wc had a new coach this year, and I was sort of a link between the team and the coach." Kiolik said ■ Sometimes girls would express things to me. and 1 would relay those things to lhe coach.” During her senior season in which she was named team "Most Valuable Player,” Krolik averaged over lour steals aid nearly eight rebound' per game Before her last shot even fell through the net. Krolik already liad her volleyball kneepads on and was ready to dive and spike Krolik was also a three-year varsity player in volleyball In her senior campaign, she h.d a gixxl enough season to be deemed second team all conference and All-Barry County. The team may not have been as successful as they ltd hoped, but Krolik seemed to take it in stride Erica Krolik was a standout for Maple Valley's track program, earning All-SMAA honors four times. "You get used to it (losing), “ Krolik said smiling. “Wc had fun, anyway." Maybe losing was something Krolik was used to in volleyball, but when it came time to lace up her spikes, defeat was practically unheard of. The track team was definitely the most successful squad she was a part of in high school, it was also where she enjoyed the most success individually. Krolik was a vital member of a Lady 1 ions’ team that was conference and regional champs for the past two seasons. They also went undefeated in duals this past season. KROLIK... Continued page 11 Maple Valley's Phenix shows that effort can be rewarding Brandon Phenix is not an individual who needs to be pushed into finding success. But he does give special credit to one athlete who helped him out tremendously along his athletic trail That athlete is Brian Hopkins who was a senior at Maple Valley High School when Phenix was just a freshman. Phenix watched Hopkins' work and his efforts inspired him to acquire his ow n successes. Hopkins played football, basketball and ran track for lhe Lions In track. Hopkins holds the school record in the open 400mclcr run with a lime of 50.9 seconds. "It was cool to see Brian working; he was the hardest working one, putting out the best effort." Phenix said. Track and field is the sport that Phenix feels was his overall best. Qualifying for the State finals twice helped to confirm his thought. "Track was the sport I thought I was the best at, but I hated it the most because it was hard." Phenix said. "When it comes race time, you go out there and you work hard.” Phenix was Maple Valley High School's track "Most Valuable" athlete in both his junior and senior seasons. One of his best efforts came al the 1999 Eaton County Meet, where he ran for first place honors. Being fast is one thing, according to Phenix, but it is also the drive that helps to put a runner into winning contention. "That's the truth," Phenix said when asked about the importance of perseverance. "You may be the fourth fastest on the team, but when it came to the open 400. nobody came close. Thai's all it is, the effort. You can make up for a lot of things by just putting out a good effort." Plenty of effort went into Phenix' two trips to the State finals during his sophomore and junior years. His regional championship as a sophomore also required some dedication. Both times at the State finals, Phenix competed in the 300meler hurdles. In the open 400, his personal best was a 52.1, but he was always chasing Hopkins' 50.9. PHENIX... continued on page 11 Jennifer Newton, and her No. 78 automobile, took second place overall Monday in the Demolition Derby at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Buzz Youngs Classic Aug. 7 The Buzz Youngs Classic golf tournament serves two primary purposes. One is to honor its namesake, the late Buzz Youngs, who for many years devoted his time and efforts to his beloved Hastings Saxons. Youngs was a sports editor for the Hastings Banner, promoted the blue and gold on the radio and always found time and a place in his heart to add something special to the lives of many of the high school's athletes. "Buzz holds a real special meaning for me,” said Hastings Athletic Booster Club president and Classic chairman Tom Alderson. 'He was always enjoyable to golf with and was so much fun to be around. He always had a kind word to say." Steve Youngs. Buzz' son. realizes the value in having such an outing to honor his father. "My dad devoted his whole life to high school athletics in this community," Youngs said. "This is one way we can keep his spirit alive." The Classic's second purpose is to help pay for needs of the Saxon sports programs. Past proceeds have been used for such projects as building the school's softball field This year, the proceeds will go toward helping to construct the new Hastings High School soccer field complex. This year's 18-hole Classic is Saturday. Aug. 7 at the Hastings Country Club. A shotgun start opens play at 8 a.m.. with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. "It is a great outmg; it’s always been a lol of fun." said Alderson. "We've seen a lot of alumni came back and play .” You could say that the Buzz Youngs Classic goes a long way in ensuring the success of the Saxon squads Ail athletic programs benefit from this golf outing. The money in recent years has helped to build a new track and a new press box at Johnson Field. "It’s a big money maker lor the boosters," Alderson said The additional facilities and equipment help the Hastings High School sports teams to succeed. Who can forget the recent O-K White Conference boys track and field title, the trip to the State finals for the Saxon cheerleaders or the repeat appearance in the Class B Final Four for the blue and golds boys basketball program? "It (the money raised by the Classic) has always gone to support both the boys and the girls, it’s for everybody." said Youngs. YOUNGS... Continued on page 12 Brandon Phenix never allowed any type o! hurdle to stand in his way as an athlete and a scholar at Maple Valley High ^ �It's off to Nationals for a boxing Sarver The next stop for Candi Sarver’s boxing endeavors is Nationals and. after that, hopefully lhe 2000 Olympics. Sarver, 26, is headed to Augusta. Ga.. Aug. 12 to test her ring talents. The two top placers in each weight class at Nationals advance to the Olympic boxoff that takes place in February 2000. Sarver is currently boxing at 125. Her sudden climb to the top shows that women can also go far in the boxing ranks. "This (boxing) is not just a man thing any more," Sarver said. "Women can do just as much as the men can do." It was just a year and a half ago that the Hastings native began to put on the gloves and started her quest for boxing greatness. Some on lookers have made comments to Sarver that her talents clearly out-distance the short span she has put into lacing up those gloves. "Many (people) have been impressed." Sarver said. "You usually don’t win state titles and other tournaments in a year and a half." Sarver usually takes to a morning run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and on the weekends and lifts weights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Not a day goes by that she doesn’t trek to the Grand Rapids Pride Boxing Gym to train with the men. She is the only female who works out of that Pride facility. "If I can take a hit from a guy, then I can definitely take a hit from a female," is how Sarver analyzes her opportunity. For the past year, the Hastings High School graduate has worked with trainer Brian Let. mastering her sport. She has also gained valuable assistance recently from a New York trainer. Sarver's goal for the Nationals is to Candi Sarver simply do her very best. "My mental approach is that this is my first time and I plan to give it my 100 percent." Sarver explained. "I’m very nervous, but I also feel good about what I have accomplished." Currently holding a 10-2 ring record, six of those victories by knockout, Sarver won a Western Michigan State title and also scored a championship at the Michigan Golden Gloves Toughman/Toughwoman event held last year at the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. "I went to the Toughwoman contest and have been boxing ever since," Sarver said of her favorite hobby. "I really like it." If anyone, or any business, is interested in supporting Sarver through her Olympic quest, call her at (616) 948-0449. Reaching speeds of 95 miles per hour, the motorcycles are also capable of making control slides. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Soccer Alumni Game Aug. 21 The Hastings High Schorl Alumni squad beat the 1998 Saxons 5-4 in last years' inaugural Alumni Game thriller. Some thirty Five players participated in lhe contest held al Johnson Field. The event raised 5450 for a new soccer Field, allowed the players a chance to exchange stones from years gone by and included many contested field battles. The game winning goal was tallied in the Final two minutes at lhe 1998 game. Al half, the score was tied, 3-3. This year's game is scheduled for Saturday. Aug. 21 and will start at 6:30 p.m. on Johnson Field. It looks to be just as competitive and enjoyable as last year's game... if not better. All former and current Saxons are invited to compete. Those wishing to view lhe contest are also encouraged. Tshirts will be distributed to all of the alumni athletes who take part. Larry nail in 1998 and a couple of the goals, according to Argetsinger, were some what controversial. "We would like to see a great big tournament for the Alumni," said Argetsinger The current Saxon hooters won't start practice until Monday. Aug. 16, so Argetsinger does not plan for his 1999 team "to do the whole tournament" In 1998, lhe Hastings' boys finished 14-4. The Saxons were one half game out of second place in the O-K White Conference and one game out of first. The blue and gold beat Forest Hills Central. East Grand Rapids and Zeeland all at home and could have won the league championship with just one victory against those three teams on the Winkler is expected to serve as one of game the game's referees. Dennis Argetsinger, Saxon varsity boys' coach, says his soccer team will certainly be ready and they are gunning for a victory. The game was tooth and "We’re going to get a lot of people who just want to help out,” Argetsinger Track, you could say, is in Phenix's bloodlines. His older sister, Jennifer, holds hurdling records al Maple Valley High School, his father, Tony, is the Lions' hurdling coach and his younger brother, Devin, is an up-and-coming prospect Maple Valley High School named him its top senior male athlete for lhe 1998-99 school year. Tyson Vorce, who played football and basketball, also was recognized for his skills in sports by the Lions' coaches and administrators. This fall, Phenix will attend the University of Michigan where he plans to running at the junior high level. Basketball has been a hobby of Phenix's ever since his childhood and he competed as a Lion eager for the past four seasons, the Final two on varsity. In 1998, he was a team captain and started as a point guard. His talents, and efforts, earned him Maple Valley's "Most Valuable Player" award, although he says "it wasn't very prestigious" because of the team's rocky Sports dazzle fans at Barry County Fair... road on the courts. "It was lough." Phenix said of his senior stanza when lhe Lions' hoopsters went winless. Still there were a few shining moments such as the season's Final game when Phenix netted H points against rival Motorcycles. Demolition Derbys and Hamess Racing are just part of the sporting events at this week's Barry County Fair. Motocross and a Tractor Pull are scheduled for the grandstand Thursday and Friday. Olivet. Or the Lansing Christian contest that wasn't decided until the Final seconds. "We almost beat them (Lansing Christian)," Phenix said. "It was lhe closest game and it came down to a last second shot.” Basketball, in Phenix' opinion, is just as much about effort and determination Gary Selby took first place honors in Monday’s Demolition Derby. (Photo by Perry Hardin) than it is about height and speed. ' Because you don't have to be fast and you don't have to be tall," Phenix explained. "As long as you have a good shot, you can be a good player." Phenix ran two years of cross country during his freshman and junior seasons, serving as a team captain during his junior campaign. An avid soccer player, Phenix helped to start the soccer club al Maple Valley High School in 1998 and a couple of victories highlighted that inaugural season. He admits that he is a "terrible soccer player." but says effort helped him to succeed on the Fields. "That's going to be on-going." stated Phenix of the club's future. "A lot of schools have soccer teams, so we thought that we could (as well)." As a sophomore. Phenix played one season with the Lions' junior varsity football team, but returned to running the following year. All of the sports Phenix took part in helped to improve his work ethic, something that has benefited him in many facets of his life. "Sports have helped to tune my work ethic." Phenix said. "It taught me that you have to have a strong work ethic for Trotters took to the Barry County Expo track Sunday and Monday. rood. A barbecue, provided by Denny Storrs, will also be held following the anything." To honor Phenix's athletic efforts. said. study pre-law and accounting As a scholar, lhe Nashville native finished third in his senior class with a 3.93 grade point average. a track until the eighth grade, she found almost immediate success. A four-year varsity member, Krolik went to lhe sale meet in each of those seasons. As a freshman, she was a member of the 3200-meter relay team. As a sophomore, she was a member of the 1600-meter relay team. As a junior, Krolik competed in the 3200-meter relay and the discus. In her Final season, she competed in three different events al the State meet, all of which were individual ones. Krolik threw both the shotput and discus, and competed in the long jump. She missed medaling in both of the throwing events by a few inches. She was four times selected all­ conference, and gained all-county honors on three occasions. Krolik has some fond memories of her years on the track team. “At regionals my junior year, it all came down to the hist event, and it was a real close race. In the end, we ended up winning, giving us just enough points to overtake Bath and win the regional crown," Krolik said. T also remember standing on the podium at the Lansing Honor Roll Meet... that was cool, too." Earning 10 varsity letters may seem like a lot, but it was not enough to keep Krolik busy She was also a member of lhe National Honor Society and lhe Spanish Club. While Krolik seems to be able to handle pretty much anything, it never hurls to have support. She found that support in her family. “My parents were al every event, no matter how far away it was,” Krolik said. “I always had cheerleaders." Next year. Krolik will move on to bigger and better things. In the fall, she plans to attend Hope College, where She is thinking about studying either psychology or kinesiology. Krolik canted a Presidential Scholarship and a Hope College grant, along with other smaller scholarships that will help her with the cost of tuition. Another senior female athlete at Maple Valley High School, Cristina Desrochers, was also honored for her years of participation. Desrochers ran cron country and track for the Lady Lions and also took part in cheerleading, competitive cheer and volleyball. �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 22. 1999 TV SC girls boot way to second in Cheboygan The Thomapple Valley Soccer Club sponsored a in the third Invitational took part in U-17 girls' learn lo compete annual Cheboygan Soccer July 9-11. The area squad the eight-team Senior Girls division. In the first game. TVSC defeated Petoskey 1-0 in a long, hard-fought defensive contest. Kelli Zerbel scored the lone goal with a hard, low shot to the corner of the net in the second half. TVSC beat Cheboygan 3-1. Jenni Heuss tallied the first goal with an assist from Jessica Gole. Jessica Gole scored the second goal after a precision cross by Libby Gibbons. The final TVSC score come on a header by Gibbons. Rachel McKenzie's comer kick set up that play. In lhe third game. TVSC won over another team from Cheboygan, 1-0. After several shols-on-goal. Carolyn DeWitt nailed one past the goalkeeper to give TVSC the victory. The third win moved TVSC into the Senior final against Gaylord. The game was tight until Gaylord found a way to break down the Tv SC defense. Gaylord eventually won the title 4-1. Shannon Pietrangelo set up the play to Rachel McKenzie for the lone TVSC goal. "No team from Barry County has done this well and gone this far in TVSC helps to identify and develop young players for participation at higher levels. Giris interested in playing soccer during the fall or the spring should contact Dan Gole at (616) 948-2279. Teams are being formed at lhe current time. tournament play." TVSC Coach Dennis Zerbel said. "Our girls played very well YOUNGS... continued from page 10 and they're going to be back next year lo win." Dan Gole. the president of TVSC. also was encouraged by the competitiveness of lhe team. "This was lhe first time a team from Barry County has competed in this northern pan of Michigan." Gole said. "We felt that this group of girls was ready for competitive play and they were." TVSC will be playing in the Lakeshore United Soccer Fest in Holland July 23-25. The Thomapple Valley Soccer Club is a regional soccer club dedicated to developing and promoting youth soccer. The Thomapple Valley Soccer Club team, (first row, from left) Megan Baker, goalie Ivy Malone; (second row) Jennie Heuss. Jessica Gole, Nikki Matthews, Libby Gibbons, Rachel McKenzie, Shannon Pietrangelo, Ashley Moore; (third row) Tiffany Swift, Deann Weeks, Ashley Pare, Danielle Swift, Kelli Zerbel; (fourth row) Liz King, Carolyn DeWitt and Erica Carter. (Photo by Dan Gole) Junior Saxon baseball team wins at Eaton Rapids Saxons soon to start The Hastings Junior Saxon 12-andunder baseball team continued their season by recently winning the Eaton Rapids Invitational tournament. In the first game of the tourney, the Junior Saxons tallied four runs in their last at-bat to beat Potterville in a 26-25 slugfest Andrew Vincent Jed the hitting attack for Hastings with four hits including a home run. Kevin Davis and Mike Stonehouse each collected three hits in the triumph. In the championship game, the Hastings' boys continued to hit and Rapids. Vincent and Brandon Johnson each collected three hits for the victors. Andy Griggs pitched the final three innings in relief to notch me mound win. The Junior Saxon squad now has an overall recotd of 14-4. During the regular season, the Hastings' baggers were 12-* and finished second in the Mid-Michigan League. The second place finish qualified the Saxons for the State District Playoffs to be held in Marshall. Teams from all over Michigan are expected to compete there. pounded out a 14-12 triumph over Eaton Conditioning for football players starts Monday, Aug. 2 at Hastings High School and Monday, Aug. 9 is the first day they can practice with pads. Practices for all other Saxon athletes Once again it's Holley in first at Kalamazoo Bob Holley once again was back in Victory Lane laal Satutday at the Kalamazoo Speedway. Holley, of Gun Lake, won his second consecutive Super Laic Model feature after qualifying fourth for the feature. Larry Dahlke Jr.. Brandon Lyons and Kenny Warner were other local drivers who took part in the Super Late Model races. Dahlke Jr. qualified 15lh and placed 25th in the feature. He is now 13th in lhe point standings. Lyons entered the feature in the fifth position and wound up ninth. Lyons, who is leading iha-’Roobe of the YAtaaT;, | standings, is fourth in points. Warner was seventh in the B feature after qualifying 27th. Local participants also took part in lhe Factory Stocks competitions. The field included Brad Shcllenbargcr, Brian Bergakkcr and John TerMeer. Shellenbargrr finished sixth in the Team members of the 1999 Hastings Junior Saxon 12-and-under baseball team are (front row, from left) Brian McLaughlin, Mike Stonehouse. Andy Griggs, Aaron Fortier, Keaton Rose; (back row) Andrew Vincent, Coach Doug Griggs, Andy Miller, Josh Maurer, Coach Tad Davis, Brandon Johnson. Coach Mike McLaughlin, Kevin Davis. Not pictured, Michael Newsted, Eric Frith and Coach Tony Frith. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday. August 2. 1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Charters. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan The purpose of said hearing is for the Commission to hear comments and make a deter­ mination on a request by Brian M Brandt. 433 W. Green Street. Hastings. Michigan (see map below) tor a Special Use Permit to construct an accessory building in accordance with City Ordinance Section 9M11. Accessory Building Overlay Zone Legal description of said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS LOTS 867 & 868 OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT. begin Monday. Aug. 16. All athletes wishing lo lake part in a fall sport must have physicals before they can start their trainings. Berlin Raceway... A three-in-one auto racing program of Late Models, Sportsmans and Super Stocks will be the closing attraction of the 144th Berlin Fair Saturday at lhe Berlin Raceway in Marne. Bob Holley is looking to claim an unprecedented fourth driving tide in the Late Model Stock division. Former champ Joe Bush, of Hastings, has also gained feature wins al Berlin this year and will looking for another come Saturday. Three feature races will be preceded by a seripf of preliminary heal races. Adult , admission is $10 and children 4-11 are $5. On-grounds parking is free. There is also a free Fair gate admission. The raceway is located five miles west of Grand Rapids on interstate 96 expressway at Marne exit 23. feature event and qualified ninth. Ninth is also the spot that Shcllenbargcr has in the season point standings. Bergakkcr finished 20th in the feature after going into the race in the fifth position. Bergakkcr was involved in a car wreck that rent three cars, including his vehicle, into the pits. Bergakkcr is The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-BOO- Final Football Sign-Up Saturday, July 24, 1999 10:00 am to 1:00 pm £ 0 0 0 Blarney Stone (Black)................................7-4 Blarney Slone (Madd Dawgs)................ 7-4 No Preference Towing........... ,................. 3-4 Gale Plumbing ............................................. 1-9 Dairy Quecn/True Value....................... .0-10 B League Vamcy Construction ................................ 10-2 Jarman/Lydy Builders................................8-2 Hastings Mfg............................................... 3-3 Newton Well Service ................................ 5-6 TNR................................................................ 3-7 Olde Town Tavern Boys ...........................2-8 Complete Lawn Care ..............................1-11 Hone Ran Leaden - C. Herringa 15, S. Hubbert 12.T. Lubitz 9. T. Wilder 9, D. Geiger 9, M. Smith 8. B. Miller 8, K. Bob Holley # HYAA Announces.. £ Hasting. Men. Softball League A League Olde Towne Tavern Als ............................ .9-2 Carpenter Plumbing .................................. 8-4 ing vs. Gale Plumbing; 7:30, Ot I Boys vs. Mfg.; 8:30, OTT Boys vs. Vamey Const. Russell Sage bowed out in the third round of the Street Car Class last Friday Everil G Manahum City Clerk YMCA Womens Softball B 99 P-Ring ............................................................ 5-0 Blarney Stone..............................................3-1 Flexfab B....................................................... 2-4 Hastings Mutual ..........................................0-5 ing vs. Dairy Queen. Friday. July 23 - 6:30. Carpenter Plumb­ Martin Dragway... 649-3777. YMCA Womens Softball A 99 Art Meade/True Value .. ....................... .4-1 Flexfab A ...................................................... 3-2 Buckland/Shanc McNeil.......................... 3-2 Cathy's Cut and Curt................................. .2-2 Olde Towne Tavern ................................... 2-2 Manpower...................................................... .0-5 MFG 16, OTT Boys 12. This Week's Games Thursday. July 22 - 6:30. OTT AY vs. Madd Dawgs; 7:30, No Pref Towing vs. Madd Dawgs; 8:30. No Pref Towing vs Blarney Stone (black); 9:30, Gale Plumb­ Written comments wa be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes ot sad heanng should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above Softball SCORES Wolverton 8, E. Carr 8. Last Week’s Results - Newton Well Ser­ vice 16, Lawn Care 6; Vamey Const. 12, Newton Well 9: Vamey Const. 18, Jarmen Const. 16; Madd Dawgs 14, Blarney Stone (black) 9; No Pref. Towing 7, Gale Plumb­ ing 0; OTT Ah 27, Dairy Queen 6; Carpen­ ter Plumbing 27, Blarney Stone (black) 11; 11th in the points. TerMeer, who is 12th in points, took ninth in the Factory Stock finale after qualifying ninth. The Saturday, Jijjy 24 program brings a full three-in-one show to the Kalamazoo Speedway. The NASCAR Winston Racing Series, Super Late Models, Limited Late Models and Factory Stocks will be on the track along with the Baby Grands. Admission is $10. night in Martin. Sage, of Delton, is currently in fourth place, but just one point out of second. Teams will play a four-person scramble on Aug. 7, with the fortunate squads earning some cash prizes. The first place team receives $260, the second place finishers earn $150 and the 10th place squad takes home $150. In 1998, the grand champions at the Buzz Youngs Classic were the four­ some of Ron Beyer. Bruce Krueger. Gary Holman and Dave Kuzava. Cost per player to participate is $65. That price includes the green fees, use of a riding cart and lunch. A Hole-in-One contest will be staged at the event, with the grand prize being a onc-year lease on a 2000 Dodge Neon. That contest is sponsored by the Hastings Chrysler Dodge Super Store. Other special events include a skins game, a putting contest and many door prizes. For reservations and sign-up, contact the Hastings Country Club pro shop or call (616) 945-2756. CORRECTION: The advertisement on page 16 of last week's Hastings Banner included lhe wrong cash {Mize amounts. First prize is $260, second prize is $150 and 10<h prize is $150. a Hastings Middle School... East Parking Lot Behind Central Elm. Sign-up is open to all children in 3rd thru 7th grade for the 1999 - 2000 school year. A parent must 6e present at sign-up Sign-up Free... $35.00 + participation In fundraiser {Discounts available for additional children) For more information call: Tim Vosheli, Football Chairman... 948-8189 Janey Donnlnl, HYAA President... 948-2916 Charles Rambin. HYAA Vice-President... 945-9844 0 e e a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 State ot MteMgan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE OacadanTa Estate Fite No. ss-zzeee-SE Estate of Mohele Man. Anrterwx. Social Sw cunty No 369-74-4394. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may ba barred or af­ fected by this hewing NOTICE A hearing waa hted on July 16.1999 at 1® pm in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Mchigan before Judge Renard H Shaw on the petition of Emily Rae Pierce requMImg Mitzi R Pierce b. appointed personal repreaentatfw of Mkrieta Marie Anderson who tired al 1930 EM Dowling Road. Hastings. Michigan and who dad Jun. 23. 1999 and requMUng Mo th. wU of 9w decMMd dated N/A and corSois dated WA b. admitted to probate Creditors of the deceased are notated that al dams against the estate M bo forever barred unleu presented to me (proposed) personal repreuntatrre or lo bom me probate court and the (proposed) personal representative wimin 4 months ol me date of pubteabon ot tfw notice Nooce is further given that the estate M then b. assigned to entitled persons appearing of record 7-16-99 Mitzi R Pierce 4905 North Browfway Hastings. Mofagan 49058 616-945-4066 Carol Jones Dwyer (P32669) 220 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616-945-5050 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday Juty 22. 1999- Page 13 lake Odessa N€UJS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2______ i—— There will be a Red Cross Bloodmobilc in town on Monday. July 26 at Central United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall to receive donations of precious blood needed for summer emergencies from noon to 5:45 p.m. There is always urgent need for blood during this season when many usual donors arc on vacation. Able bodied people from age 17 to 60-something arc eligible. Even volunteering gets one blood pressure reading and a test for anemia The Ionia County immunization clinic will be held for the south end of the countyon Wednesday, July 28 in the basement of Central UM Church from 9 to 11 a.m. On Saturday, July 31. Depot Day promis­ es to bring another day of free entertain­ ment in another week when for the seventh time it will be held on Emerson Street between Lake Manor and Emerson Manor. Free features of the day are entertainment on the broad stage most of the afternoon, free admittance to the Dcpol/Muscum. and free Civil War encampment in the field between the depot and the fairgrounds. The bill of fare for the afternoon includes recog­ nition of the Walter Reed family and tribute to the Lake Odessa Canning Company which provided employment for dozens of local workers all during the 40-plus years it operated under the LOCC name and for the agricultural benefit of contracted crops of peas, green beans, com. tomatoes grown on local farms. Besides canning the vegetable crops grown in the area, canning was done of meat products such as C rations for the military during World War II. dog food, pic mix and more. In fall, the atmosphere of the whole town was permeated wi»h the fra­ grance of catsup as the tomatoes were processed. Most members of the Reed family will be present for the recognition. Many memen­ toes of that era will be on display. For instance, there is mounted to a wall the large brass plate which was affixed to the first boiler used in the factory complete with inscription by the manufacturer. Manyother souvenirs of that era were salvaged from the dumpsters by employees who wanted to preserve those choice parts of local history. The Janie Rodrigucz Award presentation will be part of the billing for the early after­ noon. There will be dancing by Center Stage Dancers, clogging by the Com Cob and/or Thunder Floor Cloggers. the Woodland Gospel Quartet. Stanley Pierce with his dulcimers and more. This is all free to lhe audience which is expected to pro­ vide .its own lawn chairs this year for the first time. Other items on display which were not seen a year ago arc the honor roll of ser­ vicemen and women which- was commis­ sioned by the late Walter Reed Sr., furniture pieces from the Masonic Temple, a painting of George Washington wearing his Masonic regalia and more. The depot will be open at 10 a.m. and the Civil War camp will be open for visitors. Next week, July 29, brings a big event also, with the return of the Big Band era with a concert at the Village Park. Again it is wise to bring lawn chairs. A block of Fourth Avenue will be closed to traffic and a dance area will be marked in a colorful manner. Swing dance lessons will be given before the concert, which begins at 8 p.m. The Lake Odessa Arts Commission bring LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by CHAD SUNTKEN and SHARON KAY SUNTKEN. hus­ band and wife to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SER­ VICES. INC . Mortgagee, dated October 20. 1997, and recorded on October 31. 1997 in Liber 100 on Page 3491, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to Commercial Credit Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated April 15. 1998. which was recorded on January 9. 1999. in Liber 102, on Page 3394, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 51/100 ($33,431 51) dollars plus interest from Novem­ ber 1. 1998 at 14 99% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m . on August 26, 1999 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lots 7 and 8 of Block 7 of the A W Phillips Ad­ dition to the Village of Nashville, in the Township of Castleton according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated July 19. 1999 Commercial Credit Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 616-458-1246 James Booth Bun Jr Attorney for Commercial Credit Corporation The McKay Tower Suite 2-A 146 Monroe Center NW Grand Rapids Ml 49503 File No 3046 (8-19) this for community pleasu-e with help from local sponsors and business patrons. There is no admission, but the baskets will be passed. There will be light refreshments available. The final Summer Son Day was held at Central UMC on Sunday night with a visit from the poor widow in costume. There was a sandwich and salad supper served before the evening’s classes. Lakewood UMC had a week of camping last week for children. This week the Living Stones are camping near Montague. Six ladies from Central UMC and others from Hastings attended the Drive-In Day of School of Christian Mission held for the first time at Calvin College. More than 200 attended. Other s came for the weekend ses­ sion which ran from Thursday evening to Sunday noon. Memorial services were held at Kilpatrick UB church on Saturday after­ noon for the late Paul Speas, who died in Florida several weeks ago. Speas and White relatives came from far and near to attend. Twelve members of his graduating class of LOHS in 1954 attended. His brother the Rev. George Speas, led the service of remembrance and worship. Paul’s mother, Doriene, was one of five White sisters, most of whom served in the clergy in per­ son or by marriage. Likewise his father, Joseph Speas, was also in Christian min­ istry. An obituary that appeared recently in a Lansing newspaper was for Ruth Tukey Gates, who died two days short of her 89th birthday anniversary. She had resided at The Maples, the Davenport ancestral home on Davenport road before her second mar­ riage (in 1973) to Emmert Bates, whom she had known in a Detroit high school. They lived in New York for two years and then in East Lansing. He survives her, as do her collective children, two by birth and three from her first marriage to the widower Dr. Harold Tukey, whose wife had been a daughter, Margret, of Dean Eugene Davenport and wife Emma. His children were young at the time of their marriage. Mrs. Gates, when single, was an accom­ plished musician, a soloist in Europe, a fac­ ulty member teaching piano at Ithaca, N.Y. and was church choir director at a Presbyterir n church where Dr. Tukey was chairman of music. Dr. Tukey was at that time chief of research at Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station. In 1945, the Tukeys moved to East Lansing where Dr. Tukey became head of the horticulture department. In 1948, Mrs. Tukey completed her masters degree in music and in I960 received her PhD degree in psychology from MSU. She worked as a pastoral coun­ selor in East Lansing and in Delrey Beach, Fla., where she and Mr. Bates spent win­ ters. She was active in Faculty Folk. Women's Club, a lawn bowling club in Florida. The Tukey children are Dr. Harold Tukey of Seattle. Louise tukey Baker of Chicago. Dr. Ann Tukey Harrison of East Lansing. She was predeceased by sons Dr. society at one time, so members could see her unique home. The Berlin Center UMC dining room will be the setting for the golden wedding obser­ vance for Ruth and Max Mason of Berlin Center. Thcii day will be August 8. As Ruth Cochrun, she graduated from LOHS. Their open house will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Kenneth and Sandra Rausch of Saugatuck announce the engagement of their daughter Katherine to Gordon Siblc Jr. of Woodland. Their nuptials arc lo take place on Sept. 11. Both are graduates of Lakewood High School and Lawrence Technological University. His parents arc Jeff and Teri Livermore and the late Gordon Siblc Sr. Spring graduates with new degrees from Michigan State University include Denise Kay of Lake Odessa and Deanna Sue Strong. The honors list from MSU has Maggie Dingerson and Kristen Lynn Green both of Woodland. Klein brothers Excavating had trucks on site this week to remove the remaining foundation of the old fire bam which they leveled weeks ago. Fresh sand has been hauled in and the space leveled between the two buildings of True Value Hardware and Lumber Co. Former resident Rex Gillette is having his annual picnic at the rose garden of Frances Park in Lansing on Sunday. > former years his sponsors have been supermarkets. This year he has enlisted three churches to be the providers of food and table service, donors include Potter Park UMC, Central UMC in downtown Lansing and Mount Hope Church in the city. He has about 15 enter­ tainers on the roster for the afternoon. A Miss Pauline Gie< >nan of Saranac was listed in the deaths column in the GR Press this week. She was a cousin of the Gierman family in Sebewa Township. Insomniacs or early risers arc likely aware of bird songs in the early morning. One would not need a clock to register the hour if he is a regular listener to the warbles and calls. At the time of the summer sol­ stice when daybreak comes early the birds are most vocal at 5:15 a.m. As the days have passed into weeks since June 21, the birds only begin about 5:30 and the loudest avian calls now are about 5:40. On a farm once used to hear the crowing of the roosters. In towns where wc have many trees, we hear the birds. Members of the Ionia County Genealogical Society have been invited to join in three trips for research purposes. On Tuesday there was •'Ycwturo ro the LDS library in Lansing where’’one can order microfilms oftnicrofichfc. Upcoming dates arc the Grand Rapids Public Library and the Library of Michigan at Lansing. President Pam Swiler has offered rides in her seven passenger van for each of the trips with the depot being the pick up point. At the Aug. 14 meeting Judge Supina of the Ionia County ~ Probate “ Court will- be the speaker. Demolition ot the eight classroom section of the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School began last week. Here the crane begins to take down the wan to turn the comer to the front of the building. TK Middle School demolition begins by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The demolition of the Thomapple Kel­ logg Middle School has begun. Pinch Wrecking company workers began by tearing down lhe eight classroom con­ nection between lhe front pan of lhe build­ ing and the large gym. During the week of July 19. the cranes moved around to the front of lhe structure. Demolition was delayed a few weeks be­ cause of the need fo- asbestos removal, but should still be finished by lhe end of July. A connecting corridor will be built be­ 1999 Hastings High School graduate Bethany Arnett has been awarded a National Merit scholarship from lhe University of Toledo. Arnett's status as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist made her eligible for between $250 and $2,000 a year of collegesponsored scholarships. Almost as many orange cooes and barrels have sprouted up in the county this sum­ mer as gypsy moths have hatched. Road work has been going on in various areas all over the county, including two repaving projects on M-37 north and south of Hastings that backed traffic up for months. dnk •The minutes NOTICE • of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 20, 1999 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. ___ CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hal Council Chamber, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. August 9. 1999 at 7:30 p.m to hear comments on the proposed amendment to Sections 18-232, 18-234 and 82-230 O) the Code of Ordinances to provide tor replacing the requirement ot certified mailings with first class mail­ ings regarding non-zoning housing code violations and industrial pretreatment programs Information on the above public hearing and minutes ot said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and serv­ ices upon five days notice to the Clerk ot the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call Everil G Manshum City Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS The City ot Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids lor as annual eon- Your loving family and friends. relay services 1-800-649-3777. The latest project is scheduled for M-66. More than half a mile of M-66 from M-79 to north of Brumm Street will be resur­ faced. The project is slated to begin July 26 and end Aug. X It will cost $92,000, and is part of tile state's "Build Michigan II" road repair pro- inday, July 25, 1:00-4:00 PM Like a river you ran. from a boy to a man, ever changing, but somehow the same. O'er rocks andfalls, by quiet gardens walls, you ran deep, but never quite tame. Your journey was short... too soon you reached your port. Cail home by an unseen hand. Run deep! Run swift! Run true to your course, run free as never before. For all. faith is that river, so wide and sweet, that brings us to Heaven s door. We miss you so very much!! / Poem written by Scott's Aunt Ruth She was selected to receive the award from among National Merit Finalists who will be attending the university. Other merit finalists competed for one­ time scholarships of $2,000 and 1,100 cor­ porate-sponsored scholarships. Arnett's chosen career field is Spanish education. Oh, no, not again...more road construction Scott Iq be installed on the lawn facing Main Street lo commemorate lhe building. Scholarship awarded to merit finalist OPEN HOUSE Ronald Tukey of Washington, Dr. Loren Tukey of Suite College, Pa. A memorial ser­ vice will be announced later. As Mrs. Tukey. she entertained the local historian tween the large gym and McFall Elemen­ tary School. This will provide access to the gym for McFall students. New offices for special education are be­ ing built in the former music room ana. Eventually, the science wing will be reno­ vated to provide classroom space for the preschool and/or alternative high school. Bricks from the front part of the building will be recovered to become part of the "Reclaimed Spirit" sculpture, which will Directions: M-43 south to left on Lakeview Dr. at Podunk Lake Lets. VACATION YEAR ROUND at your wa­ terfront home. This 3 bdrm., 2 bath. 6 yr. old home is spacious and well kept. Extra deep lot includes 80' ot frontage on Podunk Lk. channel just south of Hastings. Great fishing! Oak kitchen, 2 stall at­ tached garage, tastefully decorated, move in con­ dition........................................................... ..$139,900. Your Hostess: LuAnn Williams Westdale/Witzel & Associates 616-948-4320 or 616-948-3770 PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with Public Act 267 (1967). Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education posts this schedule of regular meetings for the 1999-2000 school year. Meetings of the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education win be held on the second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the Barry Intermediate School District Office. 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan, on the fol­ lowing dates August 9. 1999 September 13, 1999" October 11,1999 November 8, 1999 December 13,1999 January 10, 2000 February 14. 2000 March 13. 2000 April 10. 2000 May8. 2000 June 12. 2000 This work is to be bid on a unit price basis wNh payment based on field measured in-place quantities The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and al bids, to waive any irregularities in toe bk' proposals, and to award toe bid as deemed to be in toe City's best interest, price and other factors considered Al work is to be performed in compliance with the specifications included with toe bid proposal forms avertable at the address betow. Sealed bids M be received at the Office of the City Cterit/Treasurer. 201 East Slate Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. aloud All bids Shan be deady marked on the outside o» the submatai package 'Sealed Bid - Concrete Sidewalk and Cub and Gubar.' GOOD choice::: These sentences are in acknowledgment for the recent election of Al Jarvis as the next President to the Barn- Intermediate School District Board. He has worked diligently for years in support of its existence and all that can be accom­ plished through it. So I say to you Al, “Congratulations” They’ve elected the best man for the job. Very Sincerely, Julie L. Jarvis �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 22. 1999 Youth Theater students perform “Tom Sawyer” Huckleberry Finn (Betsy Acker) and Tom Sawyer (Samuel Verderber) visit Muff Potter (Dray Hun) in jail. Nate Frame as the sheriff hauls away Dray Huis as Muff fotter after Potter Is accused of murder. In one of the most famous parts of the story, Becky Thatcher (Katie McKeown) and Tom get lost in MacDougall's OUR-Land Committee will meet on July 29 by Rath Zachary Sufi Writer The OUR-Land Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at the Fehaenfeld Center of Kellogg Community College on Chief Noonday Road, just off M-43 in Hastings. OUR-Land is an acronym for Our UltimateResoureo-Land." The domfhittee wlll’WnktttiiW font ft was like revisiting an old friend last week when the play "Tom Sawyer" was staged by members of the Thomapple Arts Council Youth Theater Guild. Tom, Huckleberry Finn, Aunt Polly, Becky Thatcher, Injun Joe and the rest of the famous cast of characters invented long ago by Mark Twain once again entertained and amused audiences in Delton, Nashville, Middleville and Hastings. Above (from left), Jenna Radant as Sid Sawyer, Betsy Acker as Huckleberry Finn and Samuel Verderber as Tom Sawyer appear In a scene on Jackson's Island, where the three characters are hiding out after running away. In this schoolhouse scene. Tom and Sid Sawyer (at right) investigate the mysteries of a small tic instead of paying attention to the instructor. action groups focusing on subjects critical lo future residential and business development in the county. The groups win assess lhe current situation and suggest the desired direction for the future. The goal of Lhe OUR-Land Committee is to present findings from the research of the action groups to lhe public in May of 2000. The four action groups are listed below with subject areas to be considered by each: • Open apace preservation. (Farm land preservation, wetlands preservation and recreational land preservation) -Planning and zoning, ordinances for sensible (model growth, enhancing planning office services, a comprehensive county plan). •Infrastructure, (county-wide infrastruc­ ture planning, sewer and rcads/M-37 ex­ pansion). • Surface and groundwater protection, (drinking water protection. lakes, riven and streams protection, wetlands In this scene, Tom's fellow classmates are amusing themselves on theplayground prior to the beginning of school. Members ot the village mourn the loss of Tom, Sid, and Huck, whom they bcneve to have been drowned. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will welcome applications from interested citizens to serve on the Commission on Aging Board. Request for Letters of Intent Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Kalamazoo County Human Services Department on behalf of the Southwest Michigan HIV Network is requesting letters of intent from organizations interested in providing HOPWA eligible ser­ vices in Region 3. Region 3 the counties of Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Cass, Calhoun, Eaton, H'JIsdale, Kalamazoo. St. Joseph and Van Buren Counties. Funding is anticipated to be $127,000. If you are interested in applying for these funds, please send a letter of intent by AvfUlSt 2,1999 to: Mary Macqueen, Coordinator Southwest Michigan HIV Network 3299 Gull Road P.O. Box 42 Nazareth, Ml 49074 616-373-5160 phone The Network plan will be available for distribution on August 2, 1999, application will be due August 27th by 3 p.m. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office located on the 3rd floor ol the Courthouse and returned no later than Friday, July 30. 1999. protection. This organizational meeting will allow the groups to elect officers and lo start the planning process for each area of concern. The OUR-Land Committee will arrange training for the leadership during August. An OUR-Land conference held last March at lhe Middle Villa in Middleville resulted in more than 40 people signing up to become part of the action groups now being formed. Those people will be contacted directly. The mission of the committee is to educate lhe public to facilitate understanding of land use practices that protect lhe quality of life and economic value of Barry County. "Our land is our ultimate resource," is the underlying belief of those involved. The meeting is open to the public and any one interested in being a member of an SECRETARY Full time in Caledonia office. Must be detail oriented, have excellent language skills, & be proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel. Wages negotiable. No phone calls please. action group should attend BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER Send resume: Professional Shopping Services, Inc. 7105 Kraft Avenue SE Caledonia. Ml 49316 the meeting or call 945-9866. 1-800-310-9031 - lUWMtDS - �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 22. 1999 - Page 15 Civil War re-enactors get close by reliving history by Rath Zachary Staff Writer With thunder rumbling in the distance most of lhe day last Saturday at Charlton Park, visitors at the Civil War re-enacttneat could easily imagine distant cannons from battles being fought in another ocMKy. Re-enactor Jim Colbin from Woodland, said more than 1,700 re-enactors attended the event and over 3000 spectators came to view the many activities presented over the „ —1 J wCHDEDu. This figure far exceeded the organizers' expectations. Craig DeCrane, who heads up the organization of the weekend activities, said usually they plan for about 1,200 re­ enactors. and thought there would be 1300 this year. Last year's attendance was down to about 700, he said, due to the 123th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, which was Michigan 5th band plays for spectators before the battle re-enactment. scheduled about two weeks before the Charlton Park date and drew a lot of people Union soldiers fire at Confederates from tall grass. Smoke from cannons and gunfire is so thick at some points of the battle, it is difficult to see across the battlefield. away from the area. Nelson and Anne Replogle of Mid­ dleville have been involved in re-enacting for about three years. Nelson is a history teacher. The 1st of Michigan, Light Ar­ tillery Battery D, which helped coordinate and host the event, is the unit to which they are attached. Also involved in hosting the event were Jim Newkirk and Ethan Barnett of the 1st Michigan. Battery D. A few volunteers show up early Thurs­ day night before the weekend of the muster to do detail work such as cut wood, paint sign posts, stake out the village, and other things. DeCrane has been in charge for three years. Many participants said Chariton Park is a favorite place for holding re-enactments. Phil Naud said he liked the site because it is very unmral, appears realistic for the era, and has areas like the one used for the battle which are very appropriate. Naud aaid he went to the Gettysburg anniversary event last year, but conditions were harsh because of the distance from ac­ commodations for such large numbers of people. Chariton Park has sufficient ac­ commodations for the event, he said. DeCnuie was involved in organizing the weekend activities. Neighboring camper Terry Koos said DeCrane is one of tie event's unsung Jim Colvin is a Confederate with the 5th Kentucky. Here he looks over the chinking done on the winter encampment cabin at Chartton Park. instead of only watching added to the real­ ism. Watching the calvary at close quarters, often as close as ten feet away, made it believable, enhancing the excitement of watching a battle unfold, so close that in­ dividual expressions could be seen and heard. To see soldiers firing at each other at such close range, the experience provided living history in a way no filming could do. Soldiers might easily have rotognized heroes. DeCrr.ne isn't able to take part in the re-enactments when be acts as organizer because there isn't time. He is responsible for all activities and setup for the Union, Confederate and civilian camps. When the weekend unfolds, he is on the two-way radio, making sure everything goes smoothly and that people's needs are met. He deals with problems such as heat exhaustion, sprains, water, supplies and relatives or neighbors * few feet away on Craig DeCrane and his wife LeAnn are organizers of the re-enactment events, coordinating activities including the Union, Confederate and civilian camps. Planning starts in Septembar and is managed by mail, and e-mail and about two days of hard work on the eife General Ulysses S Grant in the cMfan camp. Dr. Robert W. Mulvihill from Pleasant Lake regularly portrays Grant, in this authentic clothing. more. DeCrane and his wife, LeAnn, live in Toledo, but are attached to lhe 24th Michigan. People who take part live all over Lhe country, so organizing is a challenge. A meeting is held in September, and another in the spring. Other details among the 12 to 17 volunteers are handled by mail and e­ mail. (Being a re-enactor doesn't prevent using 20th century technology.) DeCrane and his wife have been involved in re-enacting since 1990 and 1991. They say they love it. They are attached to the 24th regiment of Michigan. He is a high school science teacher in his 20th century life. History is his evocation. and he reads a lot of historical books related to the Civil War era. DeCrane enthusiastically mentioned the range of activities carried on by volunteers. People wbc camp in the civilian camp are volunteers who act as a living exhibit, all of whom are eager to answer questions from spectators. Many of them like to portray the "impression" of a character they have researched, often an ancestor or relative. Other activities for visitors to experience included a theatrical performance presented in the Charlton Park church, band concerts, a Punch and Judy show, and a dance on Saturday evening on the Village Green. Battle re-enactments are spectacular on the scale that is possible with so many willing participants. DeCrane said the night battle was very realistic, often ex­ tending until after dark, when only muzzle fire can be seen. After this, about 12 to 15 women, portraying nurses guide visitors into the field on a lantern tour. Last year 400 spectators attended. This re-enactment is very graphic, he said. There is a trench filled with bodies, and wounded are carried to lhe field hospi­ tal. Doctors saw off limbs, and in the near­ darkness the portrayal is very realistic. One woman said she would not go to see that part of the re-enactment again, because it was so hauntingly real and was hard to forget. DeCrane said "One year I had this arm sawed off four times. In candlelight. I slipped my arm under my back, and the doctor sawed some wood on the table and picked up a mannikin arm and threw it in a bucket at my feet, as the public went by. "Some of the ladies who do the lour are really nurses, and their impression is that of a nurse." The Battle of Monocacy was presented Saturday afternoon. The planning scenario writran and planned for by Ethan Barnett. It is explained here briefly, taken in pan from an introduction by Tun Newkirk: Anne Replogle from Middleville is involved in re-enacting, and becomes a spectator watching the battle in her own authentic 19th century clothing. The attack at Monocacy was an effort by Lee lo relieve the pressure on his army in Richmond. Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early's command forded the Potomac River into Maryland. Union authorities were slow to respond. Only Major Gen. Lew Wallace (who wrote Ben Hur) responded decisively. He readied his small command and selected a defensive position behind the Monocacy River. General Grant dispatched Brigadier Gen­ eral James B Ricketts' division of lhe VI Corps, which joined Wallace on July 8, bringing the Union forces to more than 5,000 men, possibly as many as 7,750, but many of them clerks and bookkeepers. They set up a holding action to hold Early back. The Confederate army arrived on lhe morning of July 9. Early had from 18,000 to 20,000 troops, outnumbering the federal troops more than two to one. The battle was unplanned, in that they ran into each other. The Union troops had the advantage be­ cause the river was at the bottom over the crest, and the Union positions were rather strong, as they had breastworks and pro­ tections in place. One Confederate division cleared the town. Skirmishing continued until Early assaulted Wallace's left flank, where Ricketts* seasoned veterans were deployed. They repulsed three Rebel charges. Finally, Major Gen John B Gordon launched an attack that broke two federal lines before a third hurled him back. Gor­ don regrouped and in another vigorous charge, cracked Ricketts' right front. Wal­ lace ordered a withdrawal, and they retreated toward Baltimore. Wallace's defense cost more than 1,880 men, but this delayed Early's advance on Washington for one or two days. The Bat­ tle of Monacacy perhaps saved the northern capital. Hot and humid conditions Saturday were said to be much the same as during the battle. An explanation before the battle by par­ ticipating officer Newkirk cautioned spec tators that if an ornery soldier yelled, "Make way!" to be prepared lo move. The chance of ending up in the battle The battle of Monocacy, Md., on July 5 and 6 Is being re­ enacted at Charlton Park. Union soldiers edge toward the crest of the hill, while Confederate soldiers in the center Soldiers of lhe Union troops wore at least three unifom.s, the blue, the green, and blue with red hats and trousers. Green uniforms indicated sharpshooting units. The red was worn by the Zouaves, each had different functions or origins in lhe Civil War. Some Zouaves were fire fighters. Another pan of the re-enactment included the civilian settlement or camp. Strolling down the settlement streets, visitors might encounter historic celebrities Abraham Lincoln, General Ulysses S Grant and his wife Julia D. Grant, Captain Eugene Bell who is portrayed by his ancestor by the same name on his horse Czar. Detroit Mayor Herkland Charles Barker and his wife Jennette and others. A number of re-enactors not only acted as exhibits of living history, but sold their wares out of retail establishments, which are required lo be authentic to the time period. Shops and businesses, trading posts, smiths, bookselhrs, and sutleries sold a variety of products. Colorful names like Coon River Mercantile, and Fall Creek Sultlery, Ladies Sultlery, Wabash Inn Books, Mad Hatter Millinery, and more, piqued the curiosity of passersby. All of­ fered unique items for sale. Services were available as well, such as tailoring and dressmaking. laundering and photography. Rejections is a dressmaker’s store, with designs created by Jackie Wakeling using totally documented and researched designs, fabrics, trims and methods, "right down to lhe skin," according to Christine McDonald, a fan and student of Wakeling’s work. The shop sells authentic patterns as well. Laundresses were paid to wash clothing creep closer. Firing commences at distances so close, one could recognize soldiers on the other side. for the troops. The Army also provided their tent. They had to have a certificate of good character to have this privilege. Usually they traveled in pairs. Women were much more plentiful on lhe re-enactment site than would have been found in 1864. Laundresses, nurses, and women who brought supplies to the troops did exist, however. There were instances of women who enlisted, passing as men. Often women who attend re-enactments take on such ac­ tive roles, and were not prevented from doing so, but they must be able to carry on their impression so convincingly that they would not be challenged. Jennie Ross plays a Bass sax horn in the Michigan 5th band, and her impression is as a guy. In real life she is a fifth grade teacher in a private school. This was her third year of involvement with re-enacting. Sharon Hitchcock from Davenport, Iowa, has been active in re-enacting since 1976, and this year had an exhibit called the Sanitary Commission, which was a civilian voluntary organization, similar to the Red Cross of today. The commission was supplied by people at home, who held fairs, raised money, and bought and donated supplies. They also set up special dietary kitchens for wounded soldiers in hospitals, which offered fresh fruits and vegetables. It was learned that lhe soldiers would not recover as they should when fed only lhe regular military salt pork and hard tack diet given to the troops. Hitchcock said Annie Whitmire from Iowa was an agent for the Iowa Sanitary Commission, which was not her impres­ sion. but was her documentation that her society did have women at the war. Similarly, the Michigan Soldier’s Aide Society Fair was a new attraction this year. Volunteers set up a large tent full of historical exhibits typical of the type one might have seen in 1864. During the Civil War, both sides used relief fairs to raise money to purchase food and non-military supplies for soldiers. Supplies included medical supplies, clothing and extras the government didn't supply. Fairs offered civilians a way to support the war effort and were non-partisan. Exhibits in lhe fair included a fortune teller, a doll st6ry, an art collection, prize winning vegetables, phrenology. Uncle Tom's Cabin, a post office, a cake walk, a medicine show and more. Taking part in historical re-enactments is fast becoming one of America’s favorite hobbies. Nelson Replogle estimated that 50,000 people around the country are involved. In Michigan there may be 1,000. People usually take part in re-enacting because of an interest in history in general, or especially the Civil War era. Many have followed their interest for years. DeCrane and his wife said people are extremely friendly and helpful in this set­ ting and that it is a wonderful activity for families to do together. The friendly setting and family emphasis is a factor that draws many people to the hobby. Christine McDonald's involvement in re­ enactments is fairly recent compared to some. She is a fifth grade teacher, inter­ ested in history. She has been involved in creating the curriculum for Stony Creek, a one room school program in which the students spend two days.in the school ex­ perience. She does research and networking on lhe Internet, and during this process, two years See CIVIL WAR, continued page 17 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 22. 1999 | COURT NEWS A 35-year-old Plainwell man was sen­ tenced Thursday lo three to seven years in prison on his conviction of third offense drunk driving, which occurred Nov. 4, 1998, in Orangeville Township. Steven Ray Patrick, who has a "horrible history" of drinking-related offenses accord­ ing to Assistant Barry County Prosecutor David Makled. pleaded guilty to the charge. But according to defense attorney David Kuzava. "there is hope for Steve, which means he has lo remain in a lifetime alco­ hol treatment program." According to Kuzava. Patrick is a pleas­ ant person when he is sober and undergoing alcohol treatment. "Unfortunately for Steven, it (treatment) was never continued for him." Kuzava said. "You arc still a pretty young person." said Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher lo Patrick. "You could have a pretty good life for yourself. When you're sober, you're pleasant and cooperative, but when you're drunk, you're a completely different person. When you're drunk and on the road, you're a risk lo the public." In other recent court business: • Kevin Branch, 18. of Delton, was given Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Sta­ tus, plus two years probation and six months in jail with credit for one day served on a charge of second degree home invasion. Branch was charged after helping two ac­ complices, his cousins, break into a Hope Township home by driving them to the scene Nov. 28, 1998. The group look cash from the home, owned by the employer of one of the other suspects. "It appears Mr. Branch has yet to grasp the seriousness of this type of crime," said Makled. "It was a very personal type of in­ vasion and the type that sends people to Banner CLASSIFIEDS Can The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Hili’ Want,,I //.//> W.intd In \h nun itim LOCAL MIDDLEVILLE AREA COMPANY iiexpanding. Manpower of Hastings is currently accepting applications for automatic press operators. Tool and die experience helpful. Long term to direct hire opportu­ nities. Must be drug free and very dependable la and 2nd shins. For consideration call MANPOWER OF HASTINGS 616-948-3000 PRODUCTION WORKERS: STAFFMARK is seeking indi­ viduals who wish to obtain a full-time position with Simpson Industries in Middleville. Com­ petitive wages, excellent benefits upon hire. Positions available temporary to direct. 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I don't think he is equally as guilty as the cousins who went into the home." "A lot of people have guns, he could have been shot," said Fisher. "I realize what I did was wrong," said Branch. "It's all I can think about. I’ve turned my life around." • Cory Ryan, 29, of Kentwood was sen­ tenced to four days credit and a $500 fine on his conviction of violating probation by testing positive for marijuana and for fail­ ing to submit to a urinalyses lest. • Jeff Bumford, 33. of Nashville, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by com­ mitting lhe criminal act of illegal entry, which occurred on June 29 in Nashville. He also pleaded guilty to violating pro­ bation by consuming alcohol on June 7. Bumford was sentenced to continue pro­ bation and to serve an additional 38 days in jail. • Darwin J.Kkson, 43. of Grand Rapids, was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 44 days served, a $1,000 fine and $100 restitution, plus three years probation and substance abuse counseling. Jackson was convicted of third offense drunk driving, which occurred July 12, 1996, in Baltimore Township. An abscond­ ing charge was dismissed. "Mr. Jackson is obviously unable to re­ solve his drinking problem." said Makled. "I do need help," said Jackson to Judge Fisher. Tm devastating my children. I do continue lo go back to alcohol. It has cre­ ated a lol of havoc in my life. I'm a terrible person for this." The help is available but its up to you to lake advantage of it," said Fisher. "1 wouldn't say you are a terrible person. You are a person who can’t use the drug, alco­ hol." * Margo Yarnell. 40, of Kentwood, was sentenced to $100 costs and $100 fines on her conviction of a reduced charge of em­ bezzlement under $100 for taking over $600 from the Thornapple Valley Physi­ cians Center, where she was employed, on lune 11. 1998. Yarnell was given a one-year delayed sen­ tence one year ago acd successfully com­ pleted the terms of probation. 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"At this point.»« have no real good lead*." , Cazh reportedly was taken from the Delton Moose, while nothing was apparently tfteiiil finin 1*ii VT?.* ji rtit 'limit nr r' • rojjee are releasing nuie loiormanon stxnM lhe cases, which remain ttBMK. Ii a from a How । r Long Lake when the i by the Barry County $ i staging sedition in his right dan. one-sixth of at inch ia dii te dm and called 911, bat not �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 22. 1999 - Page 17 County to participate in Middleville's LDFA Middleville has established a Local De­ velopment Finance Authority (LDFA) as an economic development tool to capture a portion of new industrial property taxes for infrastructure improvements, such as roads and bridges. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners last week agreed to participate with lhe village s LDFA capture for 10 years. The agreement provides for the village lo capture growth from lhe county** general operating millage only. Exempted arc the county Charlton Park millage. Commis­ sion on Aging, county bond millages and others The way the program works is that the tax assessor determines base tax rates for the village's industrial properties. Then, if an industrial owner makes improvements lo lhe site, lhe taxes on the improvements could be used to improve the roads, etc. For example, if an industry with a $100,000 base evaluation built an addition or added new equipment, lhe value could increase to $110,000. The LDFA would be able lo capture the taxes on the additional $10,000 through what is called tax incre­ ment financing. The LDFA could borrow against that money, seek bonds or use it as matching funds in grant applications. Officials be­ lieve LDFA will give a competitive boost in the grant approval process. Improvements made with the captured taxes do not have to be on lhe site of the industry, but must benefit the industry. Some types of improvements, such as roads, benefit the community in addition to the industry. "The authority is a conduit for improve­ ments to the community," Jim Collison of the engineering firm of Wade Trim has said. The only taxes that can be captured are those on industrial property. The program is similar to Hastings' Downtown Development Authority, which can use captured funds for improvements in a defined downtown district. During discussion at the recent County Board meeting, Vice Chairwoman Sandy James asked if villages in the county would want the same type of program. The County Board's action does set "somewhat of a precedence." Chairman Jim Bailey said, noting that the county would have to monitor its financial situation for any future requests. "I think it's a positive approach to growth in this county," Commissioner Emmet Herrington said. He added, that it should be countywide. Bailey said he agreed, but there may be a time in the future when county economics might not be able to afford it. "It's not a tax abatement," noted Com­ missioner Rod Goebel. "...The taxes will be levied, they (a small portion of them) just won't come to our coffers, but will go locally to assist local entities to build in­ frastructure or whatever needs to be done..." LEGAL NOTICES ___________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Date: July 22. 1999 Permit No. MI0003646 CNB InternatT-HMtlnga Obeying the signs... Two swans out for a stroll recently seem to be obeying the sign in the background warning travelers to proceed at their own risk at a speed no more than 15 miles per hour. The pair was first spotted ambling with the southbound M-43 traffic where they seemed oblivious to cars stopping or swerving to avoid them. As if the couple knew exactly where they were headed, the swans then exited the highway at the intersection of this private road near Long Lake In Hope Township. CIVIL WAR, continued from page 15 ago, met her present husband, Ed McDonald. His interest in reenactments and her interest in history drew them together. He lived in St Louis, but his employer sent him to her town, Rochester, so they arranged to meet, and romance developed from there. He moved to Michigan. They have been married three months. Another couple from Southfield brought their romance and their interest in history together and were recently married in a Civil War wedding. Laurie Naud made her historically authentic dress, and her husband Phil Naud's suit. Her parents, Marge and John Smith, said Laurie had not sewn before this effort. Some enthusiasts get started through searching out the;r own genealogy. Such searches are not always rewarding. Some do not have ancestors who were in the war. Some ancestors had too many descendants to all play that part. Some descendents don't like what they find. Re-enactor Dave Goodin from Swartz Creek, a battle participant, said his relative wasn't in the war long enough to claim him. He said, "He enlisted in 1861 and was discharged on July 8 of 1862 for hemorrhoids. He spent most of lhe war in the hospital, but you wouldn't know that from what he wrote." His letters home "sound like he was the greatest thing since General Grant," Goodin explained. "But when you read his official record, it was an entirely different story. According to him, he was in the war for three years, and got wounded al Shiloh. Which is true. He did get injured at Shiloh, when he hurt his back pushing a wagon through the mud." Goodin has been involved in re-enacting since 1976. He portrays either a Union soldier from the 17th Regiment of Michigan or a Rebel Soldier from the Missouri Confederacy. The means for becoming involved in re­ enactments is to join one of the groups that celebrate one of the military groups who were part of the Civil War. Usually they are represented with recruitment booths at the events. Candidates should consider whether they are interested in calvary, artillery, infantry or civilian ac­ tivities. They may prefer the Union side or the Southern side. Because people live a long way apart, and events also are scat­ tered, usually travel is involved. Authentic camping equipment, arms and clothing is required. In some cases it can be quite expensive. People involved in re-enacting come from a lot of different backgrounds, and initially for some different reasons. Re­ enactments also provide a wonderful op­ portunity for people not quite so involved to experience a part of American history almost first hand. Get Your Copies Of The Hastings Banner At Any Of These Area Locations Delton Hastings Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley’s Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders DJ Electric Pelpausch X-Press Northview Grocery Ptenn-Nook Gifts Plumb's R & J’s Other • • • • • • • Dowling Comer Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait & Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Lake Odessa Crystal Flash Bradee Drugs Lake-0 Shell Superette Tomjs Ma. ket Thomapple Lake Trading Rost Granny's General Store J-Ad Graphics Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It and Go Pastoor's Village Grocery Gun Lake Nashville Little's Country Store Carl's Market Cappons Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Gun Lake Amoco Weick's Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Freeport L& J’s Our Village General Store The Michigan Department ot Environmental Quality proposes to retssue a discharge permit to CNB International. Inc.. Bliss Division. 1004 East Stale Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. The ap­ plicant manufactures industrial presses and is also engaged in a groundwater remediation in­ volving industrial solvents The applicant dis­ charges treated groundwater, noncontact cooling water, and storm water runoff to the Thomapple River via storm sewers and an unnamed drain, in SW 1/4. SW 1/4. Section 16. T3N. R8W. Barry County The draft permit includes the following modifica­ tions to the previously issued permit: the maxi­ mum authorized discharge volume at outfall 001 has been reduced from 333.000 to 117,000 gal­ lons per day; and the annual monitoring require­ ments fur purgeaWe halocarbons and purgeable aromatics at monitoring point 001C (formerly out­ fit 006) have been deleted Comments or objections to the draft permit re­ ceived by August 23, 1999 will be considered in the final decision to issue the permit. Persons de­ siring information regarding the draft permit, pro­ cedures for commenting, or requesting a hearing, should contact Alvin Lam, Permits Section. Sur­ face Water Quality Division, Department of Envi­ ronmental Quality, P.O. Box 30273. Lansing, Michigan. 48909. telephone: 517-335-4132. Copies of the pubfic notice and draft permit may be obtained at the Surface Water QuaMy Division Grand Rapids District Office located at the State Office Building. 6th Floor, 350 Ottawa NW.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503-2341. telephone 616-356-0500. (7/22) Mortgage Sale THIS LAW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ______ Default has occurred in the condffions of 1 Mortgage made by Laurence Associates, of 8226 Gul Road. Richland. Michigan 49083. (the ‘mort­ gagor') to Glenwood Financial I Incorporated, whose address is 628 W. MJrwn Road. Suite B. Portgage. Michigan 49024 The Mortgage is dated April 14. 1993. and was recorded May 26. 1998, in Document No. 1012415, in the Office of the Register of Deeds. Barry County. Michigan (the ‘Mortgage') Bank West, a Michigan savings bank, whose address is 2185 Three Mile Rd . N.W.. P.O. Box 141220, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49514-1220, is the holder and assignee from Glenwood Financial I Incorporated, of the Mort­ gage by virtue of a Corporation Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage dated Aprt 14, 1998 and recorded January 18. 1999, in Document No. 1023873. in the Office of the Register of Deeds. Barry County. Michigan (the ‘Mortgagee’). The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows Beginning on the North and South 1/4 line. South 957 78 feet from the North 1/4 post of Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, said Place of Beginning also being South 297.06 feet from the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 33; thence South 264 02 feet along sate North and South 1/4 fine; thence North 89 degrees. 43 minutes. 52 sec­ onds West, 198.00 feet paraltel with the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 33; thence North 264 02 feet parallel with said North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89 degrees. 43 minutes. 52 seconds East. 196.00 feet, parallel with said East and West 1/4 fine to the Place of Beginning Reserving the Easterly 33 feet tor public road right of way By reason of lhe default. Bank West elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage debt due and payable immediately As of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Three and 57/100 Dollars ($122,543 57) is due on the Mortgage for principal, interest and fees This sum consists of principal of One Hun­ dred Nineteen Thousand Thirty-One and 97/100 Dollars ($119,031.97) plus accrued interest, fees and costs No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mort­ gage or any part of it Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power cf sale contained m the Mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided and for the purpose cf paying the default amount, with in­ terest. as provided in the Mortgage and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the at­ torney fees allowed by law and all taxes and in­ surance premiums paid by the undersigned be­ fore sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sate of the Mortgaged premises at pubic sate to the highest bidder The sate win be held at the East entrance of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State. Hastings. Mchigan, that being the building where the Circuit Court of Barry County is held, on July 29. 1999 at 1 00 p.m. Notice is further given that the length of re­ demption period will be six months from the date of sate, unless determined abandoned tn accor­ dance with MCL 600 3241a. MSA 27 A 3241a, r which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the day of such sale Dated June 28. 1999 Mortgagee Bank West PO Box 141220 2185 Three Mile Rd . NW Grand Rapids. Michigan 49514-1220 SIEBERS MOHNEY, PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee By Jason S Schnelker (P57306) 125 Ottawa. NW. Suite 340 Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616)451-2121 (7/22) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased F state Rte No. 99-22663-SE Estate of LEWIS RIX MYERS. DECEASED Social Security No 484-26-7930 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE: On August 25. 1999. at 1000 Am., in the probate courtroom. Courthouse. Ste. 302, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge ol Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition ol Pamela K. Starner requesting that Pamela K. Sterner be appointed personal repre­ sentative of the Estate of Lewis Rix Myers who lived al 16799 Southgate Drive. Ptamwek. Michi­ gan and who died March 28. 1999. and the hefrs of said deceased wil be determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that a« claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then oe assigned to entitled persons appearing of record July 19. 1999 ORTON. TOOMAN. HALE. MCKOWN 6 KIEL PC. By: Stephen B McKown 314 Trowbndge Street. PO. Box 239 Alegan. Ml 49010-0239 1/616/573-2136 Pamela K. Stamer Petitioner 16799 Southgate Drive Plainwe fl. Ml 49080 1/616/664-5451 (7/22) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions st oy<SRMG L irish AND WE1WL IRISH, husband and wife, whose address is 402 Kellogg Street NashvUte. Ml 49073-9764. as Mortgagor, to Union Bank of Lake Odessa, a Michigan Banking Corporation of Lake Odessa. Michigan, as Mortgagee Dated September 23. 1991. and recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and the Stale of Michigan, on October 8 1991, m Uber 524 ot Mortgages on Pages 751. on which Mortgage there is claimed to bn due at the daie of this notice for pnncipal and interest, the sum of: Thirty-one Thousand Four Hundred and Eight Dollars and Eighty-five cents ($32,406 85) with interest at the rate of 8 75% And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mongage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Sate con­ tained in said Mortgages, and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the above said Mortgages, will be foreclosed by a sate of the parcel of the premises therein de­ scribed, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. County of Barry. Michi­ gan. that being the place of holding the Circuit Court m and for said County, on the 8th day of September. 1999. at 1 GO p m , Eastern Standard Time, of said day and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgages, together with interest payable al the rate of 10.75%. together with late tees, legal costs, attorneys fees and also any taxes and in­ surance that said Mortgagee does pay on c: prior to the date of said sate: which sate premises are described m said Mortgage, as fotlows. to-wrt A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 ot Section 36, Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Described as commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 36, Town 3 North. Range 7 West, thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along the North line of sate Section 36 a distance of 1014 79 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds East, al right angles to said North Section line. 193 20 feet to trie Southeast­ erly line of Kellogg Street, thence South 34 de­ grees 52 minutes 31 second West, along said Kellogg Street. 14114 feet to the true place of be­ ginning thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 182.46 feet; thence South 03 de­ grees 43 minutes 02 secoites West. 13 97 fee! thence North 88 degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds West. 104 89 feet, thence North 82 degrees 04 minutes 11 seconds West 77 45 feet, to the place of beginning PPf 51-002-000-400-00 The penod of redemption will be one (1) year from date of sale Dated July 14. 1999 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA Mortgagee BY Timothy L Tromp (P4157T) Attorney for Union Bank of Lake Odessa DRAFTED BY TIMOTHY L TROMP PC P41571 911 FOURTH AVENUE LAKE ODESSA Ml 48849 l02(5)nmtnsh (8-12) Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 22. 1999 Convicted Middleville man removed from transplant list Timothy Fox, 18, of Middleville, had his sentencing postponed until Dec. 16 on a conviction of breaking into an Irving Township home last Sept. 5 in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. On July 8, the sentencing was delayed for one week while Judge James Fisher awaited more information regarding Fox's eligibility to receive a liver transplant. It was learned Thursday, however, that Fox, who suffers from a life-threatening liver disease, was removed from lhe Uni­ versity of Michigan Hospital's liver trans­ plant list in May, according tc attorney Mark Doster. Doster had been trying for at least two months to determine whether Fox would be removed from the list if he had a felony on his record. He had also been trying to determine whether Fox's use of marijuana would make him ineligible to be on the list. Though he was removed from the list for testing positive for controlled substance. Fox was not notified until June 25, said Doster. "They wanted to tell him in person," said Doster. Fox, however, did not tell Doster he had already been removed from the list at the time the issue was being discussed at the sentence hearing July 8. "He will have to demonstrate he no longer has a substance abuse problem before he can be reconsidered to be put back on the list." said Doster Meanwhile, Fox is reportedly receiving substance abuse counseling. He will have to abide by the terms of probation for six months while on house arrest, said Doster. Fox was granted Holmes Youthful Trainees Act Status nearly two years ago after be admitted he broke into a home in lhe 9000 block of Adams Road and took blank checks which he later used to obtain $200 cash. The HYTA status would have kept the felony ctf his record had he complied by the mils of probation. Fox still a candidate for a liver transplant at that time. "Approximately 40 to 50 percent of his liver is destroyed - it has possibly spread to some form of cancer." Fox's then attorney Terry Knoll had said. Since then, however. Fox has been convicted of two more felonies and probation violations and his HYTA status has been revoked. at having a life-saving transplant, Kuzava said. However, the University of Michigan's liver transplant policy states that incarceration docs not affect a person's candidacy for a new liver, said Doster. According to Doster, the offense involved his client helping another person break into a bedroom to look for marijuana. When they found none, they took $2 from a dresser, said Doster. "I was reviewing his past number of cases and it appears he uses his illness as an excuse." said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava July 8. “The fact is. he's facing a life-threatening illness and continues lo use marijuana which could remove him from the transplant list, which says something about his attitude." Fox had claimed that if he were to have a felony on his record, he could be removed from the list and miss his chance Boys face animal cruelty charges for burning cat Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Three Hastings boys may face animal cruelty charges for allegedly setting fire to a neighbor’s cat Monday night by pouring gasoline on it and igniting it with a lighter, according to the Hastings City Po­ by lice Department. "We just feel it’s a terrible tragedy and hopefully parents can talk to their kids about things like that," said th* cat's owner, Charles McSwceney. "We're going to ask the judge to have the boys do com­ munity service at the animal shelter." McSweeucy said his cat, a female Siamese/calico mix named "Skittles," is let out of the house every night after spending the day nursing her five kittens. "She has • circuit she walks," said McSweenev. who lives in the 400 block of Blair Street The three boys, two believed to be 13 and one 11, were having a camp fire nearby at about 10 p.m. while one of the 13-yearold's parents were away, according lo Mc­ Sweeney. "Our cat was walking down the sidewalk and they apparently picked her up, put gas on her and lit her with a lighter," said Mc­ Sweeney. The burning cat apparently then bolted across the neighborhood toward home. "A neighbor lady «aw a fire shoot across her yard, but when she went out to see whai it was, she didn't find anything," said McSweeney. "Apparently, Lhe cat had gone under a car or some vehicle and either spun around to get lhe fire out or the gas ran out" McSweeney's 9-year-old son. Josh, then found his cat at home under a vehicle in the driveway. "He could see something was messed up on her," said McSweeney, who found his cal's backside, tail and paws badly burned. "The pads on her back feel were jusl hanging so the vet had to cut them off," he said, noting that Skittles apparently suf­ fered second degree burns over the back half of her body. "The boys denied it at first, telling the police that they were just holding the cat and she jumped into the fire and some gasoline got on her," said McSweeney, "which I don't blame them for saying. I probably would have lied, loo, if I had been in that position." One of the juveniles eventually became remorseful, said McSweeney, and confessed to police. "We're not happy about it at all." Mc­ Sweeney said. "We re just glad she is going to be OK. She will heal." 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SAVE THOUSANDS AU PRICES PLUS TAX. TITLE & DOC ■60 MONTHS 9.25% PLUS TAX Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 “Where Exceeding Your Expectations s a Famly Tradtuon. ERIC DREISBACH. NEW CAR MGR./PRE SIDE NT DON GENTRY. USED CAR MGR. DAVE WALLEY. BUSINESS MGR. GLENN WAGER. SALES CHRIS SILVERMAN. SALES • DENISE PAPP. SALES Call (616) 948-8000 Today or toll free 1-888-494-5539 N SALES HOURS: Mon. & Wed. until 8; Tues., Biuts., Fri. unW 6; E W Saturday until 3 SERVICE HOURS: S £ Mon. & Wed. 8-7; Tues, Thure. & Fri. 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-07-29.pdf 5623554ead18c338e181220bc7b021ca PDF Text Text VOLUME 146, NO. 30 THURSDAY, JULY 29.1999 PRICE 50* Voters to decide on 911 renewal by Mary Warner Staff Writer Voters across the county will decide next Tuesday whether to approve a five-year re­ newal of operating millage for the Barry County 911 Dispatch Center. The County Board of Commissioners is asking permission to levy up to one mill per year for the years 2000 through 2004. The language asks for "up to" one mill be­ cause of Headlee Amendment provisions, which make the millage subject to a roll­ back depending on whether tax increases due to increases in property values exceed the rate of inflation. Lt. Gary Newell, head of the Michigan State Police post in Hastings and chairman of the 911 administrative board, said if the millage passes he expects the actual amount levied to be closer to nine-tenths of a mill. If the entire mill is levied, it would generate $1,022,000 in the year 2000. County landowners will not be paying any additional taxes because of this mil­ lage. since it is a renewal. They will, in fact, see a reduction in their tax bills be­ cause the county will not be asking for a renewal of a quarter of a mill in 911 en- See 911 RENEWAL continued page 19 Hastings wins another Riverwalk project grant by David T. Young Editor Another piece of the Riverwalk project puzzle apparently is in place with approval of another grant for Hastings. City Manager Howard Penrod told the City Council Monday evening that verbal approval had been received from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for a $384,000 grant to fund a recreational trail on the north side of the Thornapple River and make some improvemenu in Tydcn Park. The news comes on the heels of approval last month from the Michigan Department of Transportation for a $141,000 grant to fund building a bridge over the Thornapple River in the Tyden Park area. The bridge, trail and improvemenu all are part of the overall Riverwalk project plans the city has made over the last several years. The long-range idea is to have a - (Rcreational trail for walking and bicycling along the Thomappie KivA a bridge where people can cross or stop to Osh or sisiply • enjoy “This will be a really nice project for the community," Penrod said. He noted that the city’s match for the DNR grant will be $105,000. The local match for the MDOT grant was $56,000. "Up and until this month, we had not received a grant for the Riverwalk project, although we have put in applications for See PROJECT GRANT, page 3 COA names first ‘Senior Citizen of the Year’ Kensinger Jones of Hastings shows the plaque he received for being named the Barry County Commission on Agings first "Senior Citizen of the Year." A retired advertising executive, Jones has lived in the county since 1975 and has contributed his talents and volunteered his time to many worthwhile projects and organizations, ranging from the County Futuring Committee to the Barry Community Foundation and Chartton Park Village Foundation. The award was presented during the County Fair last week. Ordeal ends for imprisoned woman in Peru by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Nearly three years of anguish ended late Tuesday evening for Lynn Pritchard of Del­ ton when she learned that her daughter, Krista Barnes, will be coming home. "I’ve been crying and laughing," Lynn said Wednesday morning of the spectrum of ings, and brother. Roy Pritchard of Delton, said they are ecstatic, too. "It's an answer to prayer," Shannon said. "It's something we expected. God is good. It will be a blessing to see her." Lynn said Shannon's prayer group at Thomappie Valley Church had just prayed that Krista would be released Tuesday. emotions she has experienced since hearing the news she has prayed for since her 21- "And she was," Lynn said. Shannon said she also is looking forward to having the opportunity for her two chil­ dren to see their Aunt Krista. Shannon's youngest child was born while Krista was in prison. year-old daughter was imprisoned in Peru. "I’ve had chills. Tm overwhelmed. I couldn't sleep last night after Krista called. She called at 11 p.m. and said, 'Mom, I’m out (of prison)!* "She (Krista) is so happy, I could feel it," Lynn said. Krista's sister. Shannon Keizer of Hast­ "I’m so hyper, I can't think. I'm pacing the floor," Lynn said. Krista and her friend, Jennifer Davis, who also was released Tuesday from prison, were arrested Sept. 25, 1996, at the Lima International Airport in Peru for try­ ing to smuggle cocaine in their suitcases. Although Krista and Jennifer had never used drugs themselves, the girls were of­ fered $10,000 and a free vacation in Peru if they would agree to bring back about four pounds of cocaine from Peru to the United States. Their case has attracted international at­ tention and the girls, their families and friends have been living a nightmare over the situation. Throughout the ordeal, Lynn said her love for Krista has remained unconditional. After their arrest, the girls confessed their guilt and cooperated with Peruvian authori­ ties. They admit that they were foolish and naive to be tempted to break the law and believe that they wouldn't get caught. Krista, who was 18 at the time of her ar­ rest, said she wants to warn others not to be dazzled by so-called easy money. After arriving in Peru, she wanted to back out of the deal, but she couldn’t because she was "stuck," Lynn said. Krista has suffered daily for the mistake she made, her mother has said. Krista had been incarcerated in the substandard, over­ crowded Santa Monica de Chorrillos Prison in Pent where the subhuman living condi­ tions air harsh and extreme. "We sleep with earplugs so that roaches See ORDEAL ENDS, page 3 Sun sets on fair... The sun went down in magnificent colors Saturday evening at the close of the 147th annual Barry County Fair. Look inside today's edition of the Banner to get a good final look at some of the happenings during Fair Week. (Photo by Perry Hardin) « Gary Buckland of the Buckland Insurance Agency in Hastings bought the grand champion steer from Kenny Harrison at this year's Barry County Fair. More fair winners are picture Inside today's edition of the Banner. (Photo by Cindy Smith) �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday July 29 1999 Local road worker killed in electrocution accident by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Gordon Matthews loved fishing and playing ball with his two sons. Travis, 4. and Andrew, 9. He enjoyed, bowling, deer hunting, spending time with his wife, playing league golf on the Barry County Road Commission team and was an avid Detroit Lions and Red Wings fan. Matthews, 34, was buried in the Hastings Township Cemetery Monday after suffering an accidental clect.-ocution as he worked on a paving project for the Road Commission last Thursday afternoon when a dump truck touched an overhead power line. "He was a wonderful father and husband." said his wife of 12 years, Jennifer. "He loved his job, he loved going to work and picking on the guys and them picking on him." According to Road Commission Manager Brad Lamberg, Matthews was part of a paving crew at North Broadway and Freeport Road where the Road Commission had been re-engineering the intersection to remove a sharp curve. The location is where a 41-year-old Hastings woman was killed during a two car accident one month ago. "We have a federal aid project coming up in August to resurface M-43 to the county line and from North Broadway to Freeport," said Lamberg. "We wanted to do it before NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Zen Monkies set for Fountain Described as having a style similar to Indigo Girls. Zea Monkies of Kalamazoo will entertain rhe public at this Friday's (July 30) concert on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. They will perform from 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. during the tree ,"Fridays at the Fountain" series, sponsored by the City of Hastings sod (he Thomappie Ans Council. The trio is comprised of Susan Har­ rison. a ringer and songwriter. Valerie Baldon. bass guitar; and Alan Baidoa, electric guitar. Together they weave an acoustic blend of original songs with solid harmonies. Their repertoire has been described as "transcendental music for all occasions as they take you on a trip traveling blues, jazz, swing, folk and fun" Friday's concertgoers in Hastings may bring their lunch, lawn chairs and blanlxis and stay for part of the perfonnance or all of iL la case of rain, the concert will take place ai the Jefferson Street Gallery in Hastings. Habitat planning workshop series Barry County Habitat for Humanity is looking for people who are living m substandard housing and can’, get con­ ventional mortgage financing. Habitat will build two new homes on Wslldorff Road in the Delton area next summer and the non-profit group is ready to select two families for those homes. Workshops to find eligible people in need of decent housing will be held nest month in Delton. Those who are interested in applying for a Habitat home must attend two of the three scheduled workshops that will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 prn. Wednesday, Aug. 11; 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14; and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18. The wortshojA will be held at Faith United Methodist Church, located on the cor­ ner of M-43 and Bush Street. Habitat is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry of volunteers. Habi­ tat volunteers work in partnership with low income families to help them have affordable, decent housing. Habi­ tat builds homes and sells them to eli­ gible families at cost and without in­ terest Habitat families help build the homes. A -ideo explaining the Habitat pro­ gram will be shown during tne work­ shops. People who are interested in apply­ ing for a Habitat house must be county residents Those who plan to attend the work­ shops are asked to call the Habitat of­ fice at 948-9939 to have a list mailed to them, telling what information, such as references and lax returns, they will need to bring to rhe sessions. the federal aid project. We'd planned on it before the accident there last month." The crew was paving the southbound lane of North Broadway two-tenths of a mile north of Freeport Road. Michigan State Police Trooper Bill Arndt reported that the Road Commission was work .ng with a Grand Rapids company subcontracted for the asphalt, which was delivered by Steve's Trucking of Battle Creek. A witness told police that, the 1998 Western Star dump truck carrying the asphalt, driven by Leo Neeley of Galesburg, was backing up and Matthews and another worker were going to scrape the metal sill at the end of the truck bed, Arndt reported. Freeport First Responders arrived. Rescue efforts continued when Mercy Ambulance personnel arrived and transported Matthews to Pennock Hospital where he was pronounced dead. An electric operations field leader for Consumers Energy told police his investigation revealed no defects in the distribution line and that the wire was well The witness said the bed of the dump truck was raised and had apparently touched the 4,800-volt, overhead electric wire. "Matthews was going to scrape the sill for the driver," said Arndt. "(The witness) said this is normally done so the driver does not have to get out of the truck." When Matthews touched :he metal sill plate with a shovel, he was electrocuted, said Arndt. , . "Another worker attempted to scrape the other side and that worker was not injured Barry County Road Commission workers, Freeport First Responders and Mercy Ambulance personnel perform C.P.R. on road worker Gordie Matthews shortly after he was electrocuted Thursday. in the incident," said Arndt. Road Commission workers, including LamVerg, immediately began rescue efforts, using cardio pulmonary resuscitation until over the required height of 22 feet, 8 inches from the center of the road to the bottom of the wire, Arndt reported. "He (Gordon) always did a great job for the Road Commission," said Lamberg. "He ‘Relay for Life’ will be Aug. 13 The American Cancer Srciety of Barry County will have its "Relay for Life" fund-raiser Friday and Saturday. Aug. 13 and 14. at the Hatzings High School athletic field. Seventeen teams of walking and running enthusiasts will gather at the track from 3 p.m. Aug. 13 to 3 p.m. the next dpy. The Relay for Life is a family-ori­ ented event in which participants can walk or run around the track relay style for 24 hours. Participants camp around the track sad lake part in activities. A special luminary candle service will be held at 9:30 p.m. Friday evening (Aug. 13) to honor cancer survivor-, and remember loved ones who have lost their battles with the All cancer survivors also are invited to attend a "Celebration of Life’ picnic at 1 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 14) and then walk the Survivors' Lap at 2 p.m. Cancer survivors and their families are encouraged to call the local American Cancer Society at 945-4107 to register for both events. PAT Award nominees sought Nominations are welcome from all residents of Barry County for the PAT (Positive Action for Tomorrow) Award Any person or organization that has done useful and valuable work to im­ prove or enhance the future of Barry County can be nominated. Every year the Barry County Fuluring Committee recognizes an outstand­ ing individual or group with the PAT Award. Guidelines for the honor are stated in the Futuring Committee's vision state­ ment: "Barry County... preserving the past while planning for a beautiful fu­ ture." Goals of the committee are to preserve and improve the Batumi envi­ ronment. involve county citizens in comprehensive planning, develop eco­ nomic opportunity, plan the future well-being of Barry County citizens by continuously improving education, transportation. health, safety, housing and the arts. Previous winners include the orga­ nizers of the County Women's Festi­ val. the Hastings Circle of Friends that conceived and developed Tangletown as a children's playground: David Shinavier for creation and implementation of the County Land Information Ser­ vices; Judge Richard Shaw for his part in court reorganization and in assisting at-risk families; and James Pino for initiatirv the First Friday forums Besides the PAT Award itself, cer­ tificates of merit have been awarded to 21 individuals and organizations whose activities have positively affected the county and its people. Anyone is eligible, except for previ­ ous winners of the major PAT Award. Those who have previously received certificates may be renominated for the major award. Entry forms may be completed, cut out and mailed to the Cooperative Ex­ tension Office. Nominations also may be faxed (948-3323) to the office. The forms are available at J-Ad Graphics, in the Reminder, or the Extension Of­ fice in the Courts and Law Building in Hastings. AF nominations must be submitted by the deadline. Friday. July 30. Gordon Matthews, shown in this 1997 Reminder file photo, worked on a paving crew in the summer time and as a snow plow driver in the winter tor the Barry County Road Commission. He leaves behind a wife and two sons. together each night after work. Jennifer said he was a jokester who was "always full of B.S." She remembers telling Gordon that she loved him Thursday morning as he headed was a great person and friend to everybody. Its a great loss to the Road Commission and all his friends, that's for sure." The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) is conducting its own investigation, safety officer Jin Pike confirmed from his to work and as she got ready to go to her job in the payroll department at Simpson Industries. "We were going to go to the fair that Lansing»office Wednesday. "I had the most perfect life and the most perfect marriage," said Jennifer Matthews of her life with Gordon. "We wgnt for walks and rode our bikes. We were his whole life." Jennifer met Gordon in 1985 when he was still a dairy farmer. "I met him at the Hastings City Bank parking lot," she recalls. "I was there with my girlfriend and her boyfriend. They said they had a guy they wanted me to meet. When I laid eyes on him, I thought he was too good for me." together, just the two of us." Jennifer said she is deeply grateful to the support of friends, family and the community given to her and her family. "Il’s been phenomenal," she said. "Words and thank yous just aren’t enough. I just want everyone to know how much we appreciate all the support, the food, everything." fa a tribute to Gordon, his friends a* the Road Commission took his county road truck from the garage, washed and waxed it and drove it, carrying Travis and Andrew, in the funeral procession. "What a tribute that was to Gordie and his family," she said. "As short of a life as he had, he lived it to its fullest" ’ 4 Hi. ’ The two were best of friends, sharing the dish washing and other chores at home •t1 night and get foot-long hot dogs," she said. "His boss had given him free tickets to the fair. We were going to spend the evening Hastings Public Library to continue ‘open house’ policy by David T. Young Editor The Hastings Public Library has an­ nounced it will continue its "open house” policy for another year and it plans to have a millage request on the August 2000 pri­ mary election ballot. With the open house policy, all residents of the city of Hastings and Rutland and Hastings townships may use the library without having to pay a $55 library card charge. The policy now is being extended until Sept. 1, 2000. Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer said, "We want to continue to give free cards and free service to the people of Rutland and Hastings townships." There has been considerable debate over the last decade about how the Hastings Public Library should be funded. The city pays the bulk of the costs of operating the service and facility and local library offi­ cials have asked the neighboring townships to kick in more financial support in order to use the service for free. The two townships both used to pay $1,000 a year to the library. Rutland changed its support figure when its voters approved a three-tenths of a mill levy. Meanwhile, Hastings Township opted to spend its $1,000 with the Freeport District will be on the ballot in the Tuesday, Aug. 3, special election. Councilman David McIntyre said, "I'd like to emphasize that it’s a renewal and not a millage increase." The one mill is expected to generate just over a million dollars in the year 2000 to fund the emergency 911 program in the county. The millage is sought for five years, through 2004. "It's been a good system all along," said Mayor Frank Campbell. • Approved the final duplex plat for 36 units in the Meadowstone residential devel­ opment project and agreed to exchange let­ ters of credit with the developers. The new letter of credit, replacing one for $350,000, will be for $27,750 to assure completion of Barfield Drive within the development by Nov. 30. Director of Public Services Jeff Mans­ field told the council that the project has been proceeding well. • Accepted the low bid of $8,899.80 from Kenmark Inc. of Buckley, Mich., to do street line painting within the city. • Adopted a new ordinance that amends regulations for accessory buildings. Councilman David Jasperse said the or­ dinance "allows you (if approved after a public hearing) to build a bigger building if you have the space on your property." • Adopted a resolution to provide street lighting at 710 W. High St. after receiving a petition last month from residents in that area Community activist to talk ai 1st Friday Library instead. Library officials in 1998 noted that the current facility just isn’t big enough to ac­ commodate the growing demands of a Community activist Dee Lowell will be guest speaker at the next First Friday forum at noon Aug. 6 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and growing area and suggested the city and two townships enter into an agreement to have a district library. The townships balked because they felt the sheer weight of the city's population would control elec­ tions that would set millage rates district wide. However, recent U.S. Census esti­ mates show Rutland and Hastings town­ ships together with more people than the Jefferson streets in Hastings. Lowell is expected tv speak about changes she believes are necessary in Barry County government, in light of recent policies, actions and developments. Lowell has been active with the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees, currently serving as community vice president. She also has been identified heavily with the recent Animal Shelter city. Schondelmayer. once again trying to show proof of the growing demand for li­ brary services, told the City Council that this summer's children’s reading program has served more than 530 children, com­ pared with 470 in 1998. She added that since the library began its program of offering the free library cards to neighboring township residents, 865 peo­ ple have secured them. "So it’s having an effect," she said. In other business Monday night, the council: • Adopted a resolution supporting the Barry County 911 millage question that Dee Lowell 2000 Committee. A local businesswoman, she owns her own sign making company and is co­ owner of the Deep Lake campground in Yankee Springs Township. The forum series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month to discuss issues of local, state, national and international concern. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 28. 1999 - Page 3 Four candidates seek council post Four candidates in next Tuesday's special election will vie for the right to move on to the November general election to decide Miriam White's successor on the Hastings City Council. The four, Mark Storey, Donald Spencer. Karen Heath and Anthony Sembarski, will be running in a non-partisan primary Aug. 3 to decide the final two candidates who will face each other in the Nov. 2 runoff. White is retiring at the end of her term that expires in January 2000. She has served as mayor pro tern during her last four years on the council, representing the Third Ward in the city. The two primary survivors will square off in November, but there will be no other races at that time. Incumbents Barry Wood in the First Ward, Harold Hawkins in the Second Ward, Donald Tubbs in the Fourth Ward and Mayor Frank Campbell all arc Anthony Sembarski Donald Spencer Karen Heath Mark Storey way things have been working out since. He called City Manager Howard Penrod "a pompous, self-righteous, overpaid bureau­ crat." He said it is "ludicrous" to apply for grant for a park at the industrial incubator near Bliss "when Tyden Park isn’t being fully utilized yet." He said the city should take the grant matching funds and put that money into council seat after talking with Councilman David McIntyre, who gave him an idea about what would be involved. "I found it interesting, a good way to see what's going on," he said, noting that one of the chief reasons he is running is that "too many people complain and don’t db something about what's wrong." He said he has been following the water unopposed on the ballot. The following is a brief sketch of the four primary election candidates: Karen Heath Heath is co-owner with her husband Rick of Second Hand Comers in downtown Hastings. The couple also owns and is re­ modeling the historic Stry ker House on the comer of Jefferson and Green streets and they own several other commercial and res­ idential properties. The Heaths came to Hastings about nine yesrs ago from Dallas, but they grew up in Eaton Rapids. Karen is on the board of directors for the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. "I have a lot at stake in Hastings, per­ sonally and professionally," she said. "Hastings has so much potential in growth and change, and I want to be a part of it" She said she doesn’t have any particular issues to bring to the council, if elected. There are a lot of issues that will need a lot or work in the future," she said, how­ ever. "I fed like I’m always involved with the city, so this is a good decision-making body that I’d like to be a part of.” Anthony Sembarski Just before he retired from the U.S. Army at Fort Custer in Battle Creek in 1989, Sembarsi i decided to come to Hast­ ings to live. He spent 22 years in the mili­ tary, including two tours of duty in the Vietnam Conflict. Sembarski is best known in the commu­ nity as an activist with the Knights of Columbus, the Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge. He also works on projects for St. Rose of Lima Church, including unloading trucks for surplus food distributions. About his reasons for running for City Council, he said, "They don’t ask enough questions on the council. They just pass things. Spending has gotten out of hand, the money seems to go faster. I'd like to see that slow down. "Council persons should get out and meet the people more often and find out about their concerns, not just show up Monday evenings for meetings. "I’m the man who won't be a 'yes man,' I’m for the people,’’ Sembarski said. . Donald Spencer Spencer served on the Hastings City Council from 1987 to 1992, resigning his Second Ward post because he moved his residence. He has been owner of Spencer's Towing and Recovery for almost 2*1 years and is a member of the Towing and Recovery As­ sociation of America Spencer also is a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club and the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. He said he has several problems with the way the city's been going lately. "I think were over administrated and the infrastructure is in shambles," he said. "We need to spend money on streets that need work, like Green Street near Pennock Hos­ pital, Woodlawn, North Michigan Avenue,, and Clinton and Jefferson." He said there was a traffic accident a cou­ ple of years ago ncxr Arby’s, yet the dam­ aged light pole still hasn’t been replaced. Spencer added that he voted for going to • the city manager form of government in 1993, but hasn’t been impressed with the Ordeal ends for imprisoned woman...continued The p|ight of Krista Barnes (right) and Jennifer Davis has been featured on CNN , TV’s Dateline and in this article published last September in Marie Claire magazine. they don't condone the illegal actions of Krista and Jennifer, also made attempts to Lynn Pritchard is probably the happi­ est woman in Delton after learning that her daughter has been released from a Peruvian prison. can't crawl in our ears,’’ Jennifer told Marie Claire magazine. Lynn sa d it will probably be two or three weeks before the girls can leave Peru because they have to have shots and physi­ cals and go through "a lot of red tape" pa­ perwork. In the meantime, they will live with their Peruvian attorney and probably do some sight seeing. A magistrate from California, where Krista and Jennifer had lived before going to Peru, will fly to Peru and accompany the girls back to the United States, Lynn said. "It’s so exciting. I’ve been calling al) the family. I was on the phone until 1:30 a.m. (Wednesday)," Lynn said after Krista’s call. She expects that it will be about a month before Krista can come to Delton to visit the family. "But, they are free... they got their pass­ ports back," Lynn said. Lynn said that the girls’ release was probably orchestrated by the president of Peru. His daughter had taken a personal in­ terest in the girls' plight and had visited them in prison last September. Krista had told her mother earlier this summer that the chances of being released were looking good, but Lynn had been leery that something else would go wrong because her hopes had been dashed before because of the Peruvian court system. Last summer Lynn was devastated when a Peruvian judge denied a transfer of the girls to an American prison without expla­ nation, after another judge had agreed to iL She also feared that the girls might be sen­ tenced to up to 25 years in prison. They had been held in the prison for more than 18 months without being for­ mally charged or brought to trial, which is a violation of international law. Attorneys from the John Marshall Law Schoo) in Chicago worked without charge on behalf of Krista and Jennifer and brought their case before the Inter-Ameri­ can Commission on Human Rights, asking for action concerning the flagrant human rights violations in the treatment of the two women. U.S. congressmen, while stating that urge the Peruvian government to move for­ ward with legal actions and guarantee that internationally recognized human rights standards be respected. One of the first things Krista did after her release was take a 90-minute shower and eat bagels and enchiladas, Lynn said. "She's going to see a show tonight. She's just loving it" Lynn's co-workers and customers al Felpausch Food Center in Delton, plus many people in the Delton area, have been very supportive during Krista's incarceration, Lynn said. When this week’s big moment came in Peru, Lynn said Krista and Jennifer had been sleeping. The prison guards told them to get out of bed because their attorney wanted to sec them. "Everything was hush, hush and they walked right out," Lynn said. Now that she's out of prison, Krista told her mom. "I’ll call you all the time." "We're one big happy family now," Lynn said. PROJECT GRANT, continued several years," the city manager wrote to the council in his communication. "Now we have two. We still have high hopes that we will receive the DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality) grant, which wifi complete the grand slam." Penrod wrote to the council that he takes issue with recent media coverage of and editorial comments made about the grant for the bridge. He said the reports and comments "tend to compromise the city's ability to receive future grants if the granting agency and the city is perceived by the public (from the press) as funding frivolous projects. Certainly, the City Council, city staff, school officials, the MDOT, Tyden Park patrons and the neighborhood parents with young children and all those who will utilize the new trail system understand the bridge's importance to the community. It is extremely unjust to suggest otherwise by those who may not fully understand or appreciate the longawaited project." Penrod said a key part of plans to build the bridge over the Thomappie River is to provide neighboring children an alternative walking route to school, avoiding potential and sewer issue between the city and neighboring townships. "I feel that if anyone benefits from city services, they should have to pay their fair share," he said. Storey added, "I've seen a lot come to this town over the last 12 years. I enjoy it here, so I think I should do something for streets. "I'm out on ti»c streets every day and I see what’s happening. I’m not a 'yes man.’" Mark Storey A 12-year resident of Hastings who also lived here for a long time before returning. Storey runs a Frito-Lay warehouse in Grand Rapids and has a small cleaning ser­ this community." vice. He is married and has three children, all of whom attend Central Elementary School. Storey said he got the idea to seek the Five area townships have millage issues Besides the county 911 millage and fixed millage requests and the city council primary, there will be several township ballot issues to be dedoxl in next Tuesday's special election. Most the township questions will be about fire or road millages or recouping funds lost through the rollback mandated by the Headlee Amendment. The following is a brief rundown of the ballot issues, by township: Hope Township The township hopes to recover $13,864 at the end of this year by getting voters' approval to override a rollback of .2398 mill. The override would be good for five years, through 2003. The Headlee Amendment requires a reduction in millage rate when local property values rise above the rate of inflation. In order to override such a rollback, a government unit must win voters' approval. Johnstown Township There will be two propositions. One will be a renewal of a half mill for four years for road improvements. THc levy, if approved, would raise about $23,572 this year. The other, a four-year renewal will be one mill for fire protection, which is expected to raise $55,089 in the first year. Maple Grove Township Voters here will be asked to approve a one-mill levy for five years for dust control and road maintenance. The one mill is expected to raise an estimated $23,500 this year. Rutland Charter Township Voters here also will be asked to override a rollback of .1703 mill for eight yean (through the year 2006). Approval would generate an estimated $12,914 at the end of this year in the township's general fund budget Yankee Springs Township Voters will decide on a proposal to raise a three-tenths of a mill levy for fire protection by a half a mill to eight-tenths for six years, which at the end of this year would generate a projected $62,000. Where to Vote... Assyria Township - 8094 Tasker Road, off M-66 at Assyria Center Bellevue - Township Hall. Baltimore Township - 6424 Bedford Road (M-37 South), Hastings - Township Hall. 948-2022. Barry Township Precinct 1 — Hickory Road, Hickory Comers - Fire Station. 671­ 5346. Barry Township - Precinct 2-201 E. Orchard Street, Delton - Township Hall. 623­ 5171. Carlton Township - 85 Welcome Road. Hastings, Michigan - Old Welcome School. 945-5990. Castleton Township - 915 Reed Street, Nashville - Township Hall. 852-9479. dangers of crossing the always busy Hastings Charter Township - 885 River Road, Hastings - Township Hall. 948-9690. Broadway or M-43. The city manager praised the grant writing efforts of Deputy City Manager and Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield and Economic Development Hope Township — Both Precincts - 5463 S. Wall Lake Road (M-43), Hastings - Director L. Joseph Rahn. Township Hall. 948-2464. Irving Township - Precinct 1-112 State Street, Freeport - Village Hall. 765-5330. Irving Township - Precinct 2 - Comer of Woodschool Road and Wing Road, Hastings - Township Hall. Johnstown Township — 13555 Bedford Road, Dowling (M-37 South) - Township Hall. 721-9709. Maple Grove Township - 721 Durkee Street, Nashville - Township Hall. 852-0872. Orangeville Township - Boulter Road (in Orangeville), Shelbyville - Township Need QUALITY PRINTING? Call Us For a Quote. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 945-9554 • North M-43, Hastings Hall. 664-4522. Prairieville Township Precinct 1 - 10115 Norris Road, Delton - Township Hall. 623-2664. Prairieville Township Precinct 2-11351 Lindsay Road, Plainwell, Pine Lake Fire Department. 623-5101. Rutland Charter Township - 2461 Heath Road, Hastings - Township Hall. 948­ 2194. Thomappie Township Precinct 1 - 3885 Bender Road, Middleville - Thomappie Kellogg High School. 795-3394. Thomappie Township Precinct 2 - 200 E. Main, Middleville - Township Hall. 795­ 7202. Woodland Township - 156 South Main. Woodland - Fire Station & Township Hall, 367-4915. Yankee Springs Township - 284 North Boggs Road. Middleville - Township Hall, 795-9091. City of Hastings (All 4 Wards) - 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings - Middle School. 945-2468 City Hall Clerk’s Office. The polls will be open from 7 am. Io 8 p.m. on the day of the election. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 29. 1999 LETTERS FROM OUR READERS... Gordon Matthews: A tribute to a good guy To the editor: Family and friends buried Gordon Matthews this past Monday. He was mar­ ried to my wife Dawn's oldest daughter (my step-daughter) Jennifer, and they have two boys - Andrew, age 9, and Travis, age 4. Gordy worked for the Barry County Road Commission and last Thursday after­ noon, while on the job, was killed in a trag­ ic accident. The details of that are else­ where in this newspaper He was 34 years old. Since his death there’s been a huge out­ pouring of support and acts of kindness. Several hundred came to the funeral home on Sunday and between 400 and 450 people attended the funeral services on Monday, a tremendous sharing of sadness and gnef and a wonderful show of respect to Gordy and his immediate family. I remember the f rst time I saw him. He was in the living room of our first home, waiting to take Jennifer on a date. Another couple was with them. The “sparks," as they say, were evident. They were soon engaged and in October 1986 married. From those days until this month, Gordy and I shared numerous holi­ day dinners, birthday parties, wedding receptions and other gatherings. The last time 1 saw him. in fact, was on July 10 when he, Jcnn-, and the boys came over that evening to celebrate my birthday with cake and ice cream. He was tired from a long, hot day of doing road work and didn't talk much. He, my step-dad Bob. and Andrew did go downstairs to watch the ending of the USA women’s soccer team in their championship match with China and later, somehow, Gordy, Bob and I ended up dis­ cussing retirement accounts. Another factor that brought us into reoccurnng proximity, along with those family gatherings, was Andrew’s and our son Bradley’s close ages; Bradley being a year older. The two boys have grown up togeth­ er, more like cousins than the actual uncle­ nephew relationship. In mentioning this, I don’t claim to have been a confidant of Gordy’s, knowing inti' mately his goals and aspirations. But over the past 14 years, since that living room introduction I've seen him enough and chatted enough to make (I hope) a few. accurate observations. I feel safe in this since many were echoed during the eulogies at the services and in comments during visitation. He loved sports, both watching them and participating in several. The list included football, NASCAR racing, golf, tennis, baseball and basketball. He was passing on that passion for athletic competition to his sons. They go-carted, played catch, shot baskets, hit golf and tennis bails, and Andrew was in Little League. Gordy especially loved the Detroit Lions, though he was as hard-hearted in his laments about their recent shortcomings as any sports writer. Yet, ever the true fan, he was there, rooting, every game Each Thanksgiving Day saw him, with his turkey dinner, in front of the TV The rest of the family accepted this as a given and my late mother would set him a spot at the coffee table when we had Thanksgiving there. Last August he took a vacation with Jen­ ny, Andrew* and Travis to Saginaw to see the Lions’ training camp. The team has lost one of its biggest rooters. He loved hunting deer, burning wood when the weather cooled, spending time at the lake where his parents, Dan and Julaine Matthews, now live, eating a good meat, taking a nap on the couch after one of those big meals or on a cold winter’s afternoon, playing poker, playing Nintendo, fishing, and a romantic outing with his wife. He cut his own wood and, 1 believe, liked the look of a neatly stacked wood pile... which told me a lot about the guy. Before he went to work at the Road Com­ mission about five years ago, he worked with his parents on the family dairy farm; the one cast of Hastings where he grew up During those years - when I first knew* him - his life and activities revolved around twice-a-day milkings, chores and the sea­ sonal work of planting and harvesting the various crops. He enjoyed his job with the County Road Commission, despite the hard labor, unusu­ al hours and not always complimentary public. His duties included sniw plowing, removing downed branches after a storm, cleaning roadside ditches, scraping the gravel roads, and patching and repaving the black-topped ones. The work involved many late-night hours and weekends, along with the regular workday schedule. More than the job, he liked the. friend­ ships and comradcnc of his fellow employ­ ees and supervisors That was evident by the comments three of them made during the eulogies at the service. But the thing I’d say about Gordy, beyond all the aforementioned, is that he was a "family man.” Now most of us qualify for that description, so this might not seem like anything special, just another platitude. What I’m saying is that Gordy fit into fam­ ily life like one would rest in an overstaffed reclining chair. You could tell that, for him. it felt “just right." You could see that he relished the role, duty, and responsibility of being a husband and father. He and Jenny had just bought their current home last year and he devoted his spare time and resources to painting and wallpapering the place, then fixing up the kitchen and bathroom and having new* car­ peting installed. He was proud of the result. Earlier this summer he and a friend built a nice deck off the back door where he and family and friends could sit on lawn chairs and relax in the cool evening or on a weekend afternoon - and later he painted the exterior walls of the house. Other fix-up plans were on the agenda. He also relished being a son, being a brother (a spoiled one I’d guess) to three sis­ ters. and, after marrying Jennifer, being part of that larger family group. He was as easy going with them, after a spell, as he was around his own clan. Husband, father, son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, brother­ in-law, son-in-law, cousin, best buddy, friend, friendly co-worker... he fit into each and all of these roles comfortably and unas­ Cat torture early warning sign He proved to be a pretty straight-forward guy. What you saw of Gordy was what he was. The philosopher William James wrote that “Habit is the great flywheel of society,” meaning, in pari, that the everyday routines and activities of everyday folks arc what propel society, keep it going and moving forward. The seemingly unspectacular acts of common family life and work and recre­ ation may, at first glance, not seem like much to measure a life compared to great feats and deeds. Yet it is these acts, in mul­ titude and combination, that propel our society, make it possible to raise kids, make a living, and to live a civil and enjoyable life. Gordy did his part to help run that “fly­ wheel.” to make his, his family’s, and the rest of our lives better. There is one special dream I believe he held. There’s a deer blind, a ramshackle structure he built last fall on a high hill on what’s left of the family farm (his parents sold the house and outbuildings, but kept part of the acreage for their t hildren). You can spot the blind from West State Road. I believe Gordy could sec a home there one day. a good comfortable country dwelling. It would hav? a family room in back, heated by a wood stove, where you could look out at the forest and sec the deer, and sec the fields he’d once worked with his father; where he and Jennifer would grow old together, where his sons and eventually their families and other relatives would vis­ it, share holiday dinners, and on autumn Sundays watch the Lions play football. I feel much sadness at that lost possibili­ ty if there’s any solace, besides the comfort of faith and the realization that these sud­ den inexplicable tragedies are part of life and living, incomprehensible though this may be when we lose someone we love or admire, then the solace can be found in knowing that the path Gordy wished to take was the one he was already on, that the things he sought were, in part, the things he already had, that what he valued and enjoyed (including family, friends, job, and sports) were what he already possessed. While there is great sorrow and grief at seeing Gordon Matthews’ time here cut so short, his journey ended so abruptly, per­ haps there can be a small measure of com­ fort in knowing that the life he wanted was the life he was a^feady living. Steve Horton, Hastings sumingly. Wr/te Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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To the editor: I feel compelled to write in response to the article in the Banner July 22 concerning the three teenage boys who set fire to a helpless, defenseless cat. First, I was appalled at the inhumane act of cruelty, but even more disturbing, studies have shown that children who exhibit ten­ dencies toward animal cruelty can some­ times go on to commit crimes against humans, such as child abuse, murder and rape. They think nothing of torturing and harming something or someone that cannot fight back. The connection between animal cruelty and criminal acts against humans is now commonly referred to as “the link,” and is being closely studied by judges, prosecu­ tors, lawmakers and law enforcement agen­ cies. These troubled children need immediate help, and with counseling, they will hope­ fully grow into responsible, well-balanced adults. , Finally, have you been down to visit the local animal shelter lately? I have, and it is jammed with unwanted litters of puppies and kittens. Sadly, most of those adorable kittens and puppies, not to mention the fine adult cats and dogs, will never find a loving home and will have to be destroyed. Folks, please get your pct spayed or neutered now! It’s the ultimate act of kind­ ness. Mary A. Fisher Hastings No compassion for liver patient To the editor: Concerning the convicted Middleville man (boy) who was removed from the trans­ plant list: “What’s the difference?" What a cold, cold statement made by Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava in the case of Timothy Fox. It makes a world of difference to his mother, his family and to him. whdhcr he is surrounded by four walls or home. It puts his care back in the loving arms of his family, without the extra burden and expense of having to accept collect phone calls for which the state now is mak­ ing more than $16 million this year, from the $3 surcharge on each call, and other expenses a family is subjected to by the state, not to mention the emotional toll his incarceration w juld bring. Fox is only 18 years old. He has many years ahead to become a productive citizen, with good medical care. Don’t we have enough human waste in overcrowded pris­ ons? Should we spend all our tax dollars on building more prisons and none on re-hab or education? So. he uses pot, in many of our states it’s legal to use pot for various diseases, would­ n’t you want to calm down and not have to think what the future holds? Ms. Kuzava s statement was “Why not give the liver to someone more produc­ tive?" Who is she to judge who is worthy or not? I thought all life was precious in God's eyes? Would he be more valuable if his name was DeVos or Simpson? She thinks "He would be enjoying him­ self if he was home." Since when is being sick fun? Also, she states, “the taxpayers arc pay­ ing for his care anyway.” Well, 1 happen to be a taxpayer who would rather pay for his care at home that would undoubtedly be a lot cheaper and better. Let’s heal the body before we heal the soul! 1 hope other mothers share my views’ Estclla McConnon, Caledonia Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Wash­ ington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, RusselfSenate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District eWied: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomappie. Yankee Springs. Or­ angeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representa­ tives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district rep­ resentative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (Irving, Carlton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Hick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Repre­ sentatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek district office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Alan Knapp. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-221-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republ.can, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. — HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Public Opinion Should speed limit increase? Pubished by...Hasting* Banner, Inc. A Dtvtsaon ot J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Has&nQS. Ml 49058-0602 (616)945-9554 John Jacoba Frederic Jacobs Treasurer Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. 'rbung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant E&tor) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patrtcia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5 30 p m . Saturday 8 30 a m • Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Cindy O’Neill Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Mi 49058 Jeannie Pettir, Caledvnia: Gina Ressegnle, Hastings: "No. I don't, because of all of the teen-age deaths. I think high speed traveling contributes (to the problem)." -No, because there are already too meay ox aedtfems and there wid be more Ray Dunn Bastings: "Seventy-five. That's craay John Heinsen, Nashville: "Definitely, because "I like it like it is. Seventy everyone around me always is plenty fast enough." goes 75 miles per hour,» you might as well make it legal to drive at a safe speed." Hastings: *1 don't know that It masters whether iu 70 or 75 ba I do feel it needs to be uniform from state Io state.' �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 29. 1999 - Page 5 l€TT€RS from our readers... Riverside Cemetery should be investigated To the editor: It is a relief to us to know others arc hav­ ing a problem with Riverside Cemetery and Mr. Simmet made sense in his letter to the editor recently. I have contacted the county commission­ ers for that area and he says he can do noth­ ing. Evidently he’s not aware or doesn’t care about the Public Act 12 of 1869 tftat Mr Simmet spoke of. We ?isu repeatedly ask for and have not received the by-laws for the cemetery. We have never been informed that yearly dues arc expected. The state can only get involved when it deals with money issues and the Cemetery Association only gets involved if it is a maintenance issue. So now what? We also have learned that we only pur­ chased “rights to burial,” that basically once a plot is purchased, all you have is the rights to bury them. Your loved one is on cemetery property, your stone is on cemetery proper­ ty. We did not purchase any piece of ground, just rights to put your loved ones there. They don’t care that we pay for those plots and we also have no say. Regarding the ums, “the sexton,” told us people were stealing them from the ceme­ tery and taking them to the south to sell them. But ums have been removed and piled up where they can be seen. Now Rod Newton tells us in the article that they sell the ums for ums’ care. I have had things taken from my son’s grave. They have moved the road that went up by my son’s grave (which is why I pur­ chased the spot). 1 have had to remove my landscaping and on and on. I would think these people would like some feedback from families. I think input and care from the families would be very valuable. Input and ideas mean, to us any­ way. care and participation in the cemetery. Instead, they seem to be interested in no outside involvement at all. We could go on and on with the experi­ ences we have had with the sexton and the board, but personally we don’t feel any one of them or their issues arc worth the space in this letter. We have stood in the cemetery and observed cemetery officials and family throw their cigarettes on the grave sites and then complain about linering. We are threatened by having the police called on us if they see our puppies out there. The “sex­ ton” has said that it wouldn’t bother her one tery site in the drive and watches us while we are there. They don’t pay this lady anything, as per “Ms. Sexton,” but give her and her kids a house to live in. We wouldn’t expect the board to go against her with that setup. Why would the board could care about us, the families? She’s cheap employment for them. I feel there should be a through investiga­ tion of the Riverside Cemetery. Channel 8 news just did a piece on “Cemetery Fraud” Cemeteries are selling and saying things that do not exist, have not and never will. Our advice to anyone looking for ceme- furnished by...Mark D. Christa of Edward Jones and Co. tcry plots arc I) Don’t let them catch you at a vulnerable time, they will tell you any­ thing. Once bought and your loved one is there, there may be more than a price issue that would disable any moving. 2) Know Hastings Ums should not be removed To the editor: A year ago while attending school, I was very fortunate to have had a professor who truly took his time in lecturing about peo­ ple’s constitutional rights. He taught that if we feel that wc have been wronged, be it by federal, state, or local government, ,wc as taxpaying citizens and A ncricans have very much of a right to dispute that wrong which bers, and again I will refuse to pay $20 a year to the cemetery for so-called um care. My advice to Mr. Newton and committee members is to find another way to cover their expenses and losses than to steal from my deceased mother’s grave and everyone clsc’s deceased loved ones. Furthermore, for all of you who consider yourselves to be intellectuals, there is a vast difference in setting rules and dictatorship. And if you would like for me to further has been imposed upon us. After extensive research into federal, state and local laws and advice from many people, I will again purchase another two ums for my deceased mother’s grave, I will again fill the ums with flowers, I will again maintain the ums along with family mem- enlighten you, 1 will gladly do so. Gloria Leos Bciscr, Hastings Say ‘yes’ to 911 dispatch center To the editor: On Tuesday, Aug. 3, the citizens of Barry County will have the opportunity to go to the polk and continue a service that we have all come to rely on - the 911 dispatch center In fact, most people assume this service is just there when wc need it. They forget that it comes with a price tag. Yet the cost is well worth it in times of a life-threatening finest 911 dispatch's operations in this state, and beyond. Wc can feel secure because of the many dedicated individuals from the director to each telecommunicator who answers the phone when 911 is dialed. Show them that we do appreciate what they do by saying “yes" on Aug. 3. Just as importantly, vote yes because you might need the service that is at the other end of the line when you call 911. emergency. When a loved one is in need, 911 can make the difference. Wc here in Barry County enjoy one of the Ronald L. Neil, Rutland Township Two area weeklies to cease publication bit if all the plant hangers were outlawed too. Next thing, we won’t be allowed flow­ ers at all. We have been told that they don’t take flowers any longer because she throws them Two are weekly newspapers, the Freeport News and Clarksville Record, will cease publication at the end of this year. Ron and Christy Geiger, editors and publishers of the two newspapers, announced their decision in last week’s editions. The Geigers, in a front page letter to their readers, said: "After some 56 years of publishing the Freeport News and Clarksville Record, beginning with Dad and Mom (Charles and Thelma Geiger), when they purchased the News and Record from the Braendle family in 1944, Christy and I away. We have been told by her family to dig up our dead son and take our fancy stone and get out. When taken to Rod Newton regarding the situation, all he can say is “no one else com­ plains" We have never bothered anyone except when our things get stolen, yet when we go there, we hear a complaint about some­ thing. somebody or our site. For awhile there, it was almost every time we went there that my parents were followed when they left. Even the president of the ceme­ "We feel we can no longer devote the long hours it takes to publish these pa­ pers each week. Our commercial printing business has grown substantially over the past years and we strongly feel that wc must devote more time to our printing business so we can maintain the high standards our customers expect from us. "It is with deep appreciation wc say Thank You to all those persons who made our little papers a big success." The Geigers took over complete operations of the two weekly papers from their parents several years ago. The News and Record were unique in that they were still being printed by the old have decided that as of Jan. 1, 2000, wc will no longer publish the Freeport News "hot type" method ano they represented a throwback to weekly community and Clarksville Record. newspapers of a bygone era. Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. $50.00 Off Deductibles ♦ Experienced Expert Installation ♦ Fast Friendlv Service Income comes in three flavors where your lots arc located that you arc buying. Get something in writing of the lot you are interested in, i.c., where it is locat­ ed, maps, if a path goes up next to it. 3) Have knowledge of their rules, the amount of any “yearly dues" etc. 4) Do your home­ work, just because it’s to everyone’s advan­ tage. Larry and Mary Jo Poll, Q. SECRETARY Full time in Caledonia office. Must be detail oriented, have excellent language skills. & be proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel. Wages negotiable. No phone calls please. 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As life spans continue to increase, it’s more crucial than ever to devise a plan that not only will allow your money to grow enough to meet rising living costs during retire­ ment. but also to last at least as long as you do. Achieving this goal requires choosing the right mix of three income flavors: variable, fixed and grow ing. Some of today ’s most popular invest­ ments offer variable income. Savings with short maturities, such as U.S. Treasury bills, bank certificates of deposit (CDs) and money market accounts, pay income that fluctuates. Typically, these short-term investments guarantee your principal, so they are idea) for meeting short-term needs. However, they may not be appropiiate for long-term goals. For example, a S100.000 investment in three-month T-bills for the period Jan. 1, 1976 through Dec. 31. 1995 would have provided dramatically fluctuating income, from a high of $ 14,662 one y ear to a low of about $3,600 another. It’s hard to budget on fluctuation like that, h’s even harder to live on it. One solution to fluctuating income is fixed income investments. These include Treasury, corporate and municipal bonds. They guarantee a return of principal if held to maturity, and a fixed interest rate which generates a stable income, usually paid semiannually, while held. 1 he guarantee that you’ll get your money back is attrac­ tive, but the fact that your income u-on’t rise means fixed-income investments should not comprise your entire portfolio. For example, a $100,000 investment made Jan. I. 1976. in a 20-year Treasury bond guaranteed annual fixed income of $8,000. When relumed 20 years later, the $100,000 investment had lost about half of its buy ing power. Not only did the income lose the race against inflation, so did the principal. The third type of income is growing in­ come. 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Make sure your portfolio includes a balance of short-term, fixed-income and growth in­ vestments, and you’ll be rewarded with your just desserts. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T 55 ♦13/16 — Amerrtech 75 AnheuserBusch 77-7/16 -1/16 CMS Energy ♦1/16 39 Coca Cola 62-1/2 -7/16 DaimlerChrysler 64-1/16 -3-1/8 Dow Chemical 125-5/16 ♦1-1/16 Exxon 77-9/16 -3® Family Dollar 21-15/16 -1-13/16 Fist Financial Bancorp 22-7/8 +1-1/4 Ford 53-3/8 ♦3/16 General Motors 66-1/8 -3/8 Hastings Mlg 12-3/4 -ie IBM 126-1/4 -2 JCPenney 46-5/8 +1/8 Johnson A Johnson 96-3/4 +5/16 Kmart 15 -13/16 Kellogg Company 34-3/8 +2-5716 McDonald's 42-3/16 -5/8 Sears 41-1/2 -2-1/2 Simpson Industries 11-7/16 +9/16 Semco Energy 15-7/8 ♦1/2 — Spartan Motors 6 TCP Financial 28-9/16 ♦1/16 Pharmacia & Upjohn 57-7/8 ♦1/8 45-9/16 -1-5/16 Wal-Mart Gold S254 25 +$.90 $5.17 +$.11 Silver Dow Jones Average 10.979 04 -17.09 Volume on NYSE 719.000.000 +37.000.000 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-BOO-310-9031 - KBMAKDS- LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHAD SUNTKEN and SHARON KAY SUNTKEN. hus­ band and wife to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SER­ VICES INC. Mortgagee, dated October 20. 1997, and recorded on October 31. 1997 in Liber 100, on Page 3491. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to Commercial Credit Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated April 15. 1998. which was recorded on January 9. 1999. in Uber 102, on Page 3394, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 51/100 ($33,431.51) dollars, plus interest from Novem­ ber 1. 1998 at 14.99% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue >n such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on August 26. 1999 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lots 7 and 8 of Block 7 of the A W Phillips Ad­ dition to the Village of Nashville, m the Township of Castleton, according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated July 19. 1999 Commercial Credit Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 616-458-1246 James Booth Burr. Jr. Attorney for Commercial Credit Corporation The McKay Tower. Suite 2-A 146 Monroe Center NW Grand Rapids Ml 49503 FdeNo 3046 (8-19) �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 29 1999 ^alterli^Eato!^^ | MIDDLEVILLE - Walter H. Eaton, age 67, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, July 20. 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mr. Eaton was bom on November 1, 1931 in Edmonton. Alberta, Canada, the adopted son of Lewis and Margaret Eaton. He was raised in Bany County and attended Hastings schools. Mr. Eaton was married to Shirley Sanders on June 16, 1956 in Hastings and resided in Middleville. He was employed at Baldwin Bros. Excavating, Darting Freight. Keyline Freight, Village of Middleville and retired from Bradford White Corporation in January 1992. Mr. Eaton was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge, Past member of Thomappie Township Fire Department. Teamsters Union Local #7, and Barry County Steam. Gas, Antique Machinery Association. Incorporated. He was preceded in death by his parents. Lewis and Margaret Eaton; father-in-law and mother-in-law. Frank and Jessie Sanders, and brother-in-law, Gerald Sanders. Mr. Eaton is survived by his wife, Shirley A. Eaton; son. Randy (Lane) Eaton of Middleville; two grandsons, Kyle and Nathan Eaton; sisters and brothers-inlaw, Eunice and Ken Powers of Wayland, Louise and Harold Van Nocker of Battle Creek, and Betty Sanders of Middleville; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral Services for Mr. Eaton were held Friday. July 23, 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Reverend Timmerman officiated. Roger G. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Thomappie Township Ambulance Service. £otyet&M'...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... FLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Read. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3C? I church phone. Sunday Service 9:30 am.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Praye Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m., Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7TX)p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURC.I Nashville Father Charles Fisdter. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 am.. Worship 11 am.. Evening Service* 6 pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m Peter Wackcrman. Pastor. Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Surv, on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 am, 9:55 am. and 11:20 am. Tuesday prayer and share time 930 a.m . Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St., Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sun­ day - 9:45 am Sunday School. 10:45 am. Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. Kid's quizzing, 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day, 6:30 p.m., KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further informa­ tion call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubIcy. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours. Wcd.Thurs 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am.. Sunday School. 1045 a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p m Warriors (grades K5th). serving evening meals to War­ riors, 6:00 p.m; Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 700 pm. Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided). 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 am. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 am. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbow, s or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first giade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No tge limit* GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene l-Kkard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday, 9:00 am.; Rev. Ken Vaught; 11:00 a.m.; Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 am. for all ages. 4-H. Mon­ days 6 30 to 8.00 pm. BIBLE STUDY Sunday, 5:00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 am.; freewill of­ fering. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of ChnstY Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Fmeriy the Hartings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings. Rus Sarver, Pastor Ernenlus. 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday, 7:30 pm. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message", 945-9224; 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study for Ml 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. Aug 1 8 00 A 10:00 am. Worship (no Sunday School); 9:30. preschool mu*K, 3:30-6:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social. Thursday, July 29 — 6:15 p.m.. VBS; 630 pm.. Softball. Fri­ day. July 30 - 6:15 pm., VBS. Sat­ urday; July 31 - 8:00 NA. Monday. Aug. 2 - 6:30. Softball; 7:00, Brothers of Grace. Tuesday, Aug. 3 - 7:00.Shcp.Comm.;730-Over. Anon Wednesday. Aug. 4 - 7:00 p.m.. Gospel Proc. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058. St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 1100 a.m. 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor; Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 am.. Morning Worship Service. 11 .-00 am.. Evening Sen ice. 6:00 pm. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm., Awana. Sr. & Jr. High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study, Choir ptuctice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladtes Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men. Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.; Worship 11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings, Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Randall Hartman, Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour, 11 00 a.m Morning Worship Ser­ vice, 6:00 p.m evening Service; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pm. Sunday Masses 8:00 am. and 11:00 am : Confession Saturday 4:00 - 4:30 pm. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller, Pastor. Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C. Keller, Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. July 29 - 6:30 pm. Softball Game: First Presby­ terian vs. First Baptist at Cheney Field Sunday. Aug I - 9:00 am Traditional Worship Service; 9:20 a m ChildrenY Worship; 10:00 am. Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room; 1030 am Contemporary Worship Service with Communion; 11 50 a.m. Children’s Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 Nursery is pro­ vided during both Services. Tues­ day. Aug. 3 - 630 p.m Softball Game - First Presbyterian vs Thornapplc Valley at Cheney Field. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 am.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Y.«uth meet­ ings. Junio; Senior Hign. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Serv^e Times 9 00 a m Traditional. 10:15 am. Sun­ day School; 11:15 a.m. Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery provided. Ju­ nior church. Youth group Thurs­ days senior meal* 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Pratse Service* 7:30 p.m For more information call the church office. FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hatnngs _ "Pminp.K>ns“ - I IBS Jefferson - 945-J429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Haump. Michipn HASTINGS - Matthews, age 34, Thursday, July 22, Gordon Mr. S. of Hastings, (fed 1999 at Pennock following graduation, he moved to Bradenton, Florida and returned to Hastings there, graduating in 1928 from Nashville High School. He later completed courses in January 1999 to care for his father. He is employed at Sun Coast Closures through LaSt’le University of Chicago and the Michigan Bankers Association. He was presently employed by the Bany County Road Commission, where he had in Bradenton, Florida. Joshua was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying especially hunting, fishing, and Mr. Belson married Evelyn W. Steele on September 27, 1931 and she preceded him in death on January 22, 1994. They moved worked for the past five years. He had previously worked with his parents on trapping. Joshua was preceded ill death by his father, Jerry on June 1, 1999; an infant sister, Marica; grandparents, Clifford to Hastings in 1944 from the Nashville & Susan (Stow) Allerding. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1996 from Hastings High School. Shortly (Marshall) Belson. He was raised in the Maple Grove/Nashville areas and attended schools area. Mr. Belson was employed at Hastings City Bank in Hastings for 32 years, retiring in 1975 as Vice President/Head Allerding, George Hackbarth and George Cashier. Burdick. Joshua is survived by his mother, Susan R. Allerding of Hastings; brother, Jerry D. His employment previous included: road construction, being involved in the original construction of 3-Bridges south of Nashville; worked at the former (Wendy) Allerding II of Hastings; nephew, Alex James Allerding; paternal grandmother, Marie Burdick of Delton; maternal grandparents, Joe and Mary Lovreck of Bradenton, Honda; many aunts, uncles, cowns; and a very special person in his life, Jennifer Smith of Nichols-Sheppard Company in Battle Creek; and Hastings Manufacturing Company; engaged in farming; the former Delton. Visitation will be Friday, July 30, 1999 Farmers-Merchant Bank in Nashville and E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings. Mr. Belson was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for 54 years, past church Treasurer, Trustee, and Elder, served from 6:00 p.m. until funeral time. Funeral Services for Joshua will be held as Executive Director of the Hastings United Way for five years; and past on Friday, July 30, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home with family and Chairman of the Castleton Township Agricultural Conservation Program. friends sharing. Memorial contributions may be made to Mr. Belson was also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Maurice Belson; sister. Hazel Spider, and an infant brother, Merritt Belson. the Joshua G. Allerding Memorial Fund, cards & notes: jdsper © mvcc.com. Arrangements were made by Wren Mr. Belson is survived by his daughter, Shirley (Richard) Count of Hastings; son, Larry (Katherine) Belson of Summerville, Funeral Home, Hastings. South Carolina; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; five step grandchildren; eleven step great grandchildren; and sister, Donna Bolo of Hastings. William Tammens HASTINGS - Mr. William Tammens, age 96, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at Thomappie Funeral Services for Mr. Belson were held Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Reverend G. Manor. Graveside Services for Mr. Tammens were held on Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at Kent Keller officiated. Burial was in Hastings Hastings Township Cemetery. Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomappie Manor Memory Walk Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren | James "Thumper" Brighton \ SUNFIELD - Mr. James “Thumper” Brighton, age 49, of Sunfield, passed away Sunday, July 25, 1999 in Hastings. He was bom August 30, 1949 in Lansing. Mr. Brighton worked at Clay Products in Grand Ledge from 1969 to 1987 and for Peckman Industries as a Supervisor until his retirement in October of 1998. Vicki Smith, Grace (Cart) Thomas, Blanche (Larry) Spitzley, and Brenda (Randy) Leonard; brothers, Mike (Shirley) Brighton, George Brighton, Bob Schoonover, and TR (Terry) Schoonover, father-in-law, William Curtis; many aunts and uncles. Funeral Services for Mr. Brighton will be held Thursday, July 29, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with Reverend W.J. “Bill” Amundsen of the Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. For those desiring contributions to the Sunfield Spy’s will be greatly appreciated. their dairy farm for many years. Gordon was an avid sportsman, enjoying deer hunting, golfing, go-caning and playing catch with his sons. He was a member of the Road Commission Golf Team. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Gordon is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer, two sons, Andrew and Travis Matthews, both at home; parents, Julaine & Dan Matthews of Clarklake, Michigan, formerly of Hastings; three sisters, Diane Matthews of Battle Creek, Linda (Jack) Rowse of Battle Creek, and Tammy (Kevin) Allen of Jackson. He is also survived by his in-laws: Ken & Patty Howe of Temperance, Michigan and Dawn & Steve Horton of Hastings; grandmother, Rhea Church of Hastings; sister-in-law, Kris (Mike) Scobey ; brother­ in-law, Bradley Horton, all of Hastings. Other survivors include his nieces and nephews; lifelong friend, Gary Bustance, and his many friends at the Bany County Road Commission. Funeral Services for Gordon were held Monday, July 26, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Dr. Bufford W. Coe of the United Methodist Church of Hastings officiated. Burial was in Hastings Cemetery, Barry County. one’s choice. Arrangements Riverside made were by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Mr. Harold Charles Townsend, age 73. of Bellevue, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 1999 at his residence. He was bom on July 4, 1926 in Hastings, the son of Charles and Nina (Woods) Townsend. Harold attended Kingspoint and served Academy in the Naval Merchant Marines during World War II. He owned and operated restaurants both in Bellevue and Charlotte for many years. Harold served on the Bellevue Fire Department from 1953 to 1961, and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Mr. Townsend is survived by his loving wife, Julia (Wenrich) Townsend of Bellevue; Townsend one son, Michael (Carol) of Towanda, Illinois; four daughters, Patricia Townsend. Barbara (David) Burkett. Mary (Mark) White, all of Bellevue, and Martha (Michael) Limauro of Grosse Pointe Park; ten grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Wagner from Washington; brother-in-law, John (Myrtle) Cuddahee of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services were held Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at Riverside PLAINWELL - Mr. Walter Boze, age 67, of Plainwell, passed away 1999 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Boze was bom in Keeler, Michigan on March 21, 1932, the son of Walter and Florabcll (Stockwell) Boze Sr. He was a veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. In 1989 he retired from Graff Trucking Company with 25 years of service. Walter was an avid fisherman and enjoyed telling stories. Mr. Boze is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Burgess), whom he married on July 3, 1966; son, Tim (Leslie) Worm of Hastings; daughters, Patricia Evans and Ron Wait of Kalamazoo, Vickie Sue Boze of California, Barbara (Greg) Hooker of Brandon, Florida, and Sally Boze of Kalamazoo; brothers, Clayton Boze of Delton, and Ronald Boze of Beverly Hills, California; sisters, Madaline Swift of Dowling and Marriann Hammond of Hastings; and se-'en grandchildren. Walter was preceded in death brother, Raymond Boze Sr. by a A Memorial Service for Mr. Boze was conducted Monday. July 26, 1999 at New Apostolic Church, Otsego. Reverend Dennis Smith officiated. ■ Memorial contributions may be made to the church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Cemetery. Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellevue Fireman’s Fund in his name. Funeral arrangements were made by Shaw Funeral Home. Walter Boze unexpectedly Friday, July 23, ■Harold Charles Townsend BELLEVUE - Township Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Gordon S. Matthews Educational Fund for his children. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or charity of Funeral Home, Hastings. and Jay (Angela) Brighton; seven grandchildren, Zackary, Amber, Ashley Nurenberg, Katelynn, Andrew, Jacob, and Brendon Brighton; mother, Lucretia Thomas; sisters, Katie (Larry) Snoke, WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings Gordon S. Matthews Hospital, from an accidental injury. Gordon was bom on March 6, 1965 in Hastings, the son of Daniel & Julaine (Welton) Matthews. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1983 from Hastings High School. Gordon married Jennifer L. Howe on October 4,1986. Mr. Brighton is survived by his wife of thirty years, Bonnie; daughter, Lisa (Mark) Nurenberg; sons, Jamie (Jamie) Brighton, This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Marshall G. Belson HASTINGS - Mr. Marshall G. Belson, age 89, of Hastings, passed away Friday, July 23, 1999 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Belson was bom on February 22, 1910 in Maple Grove Township, Bany County, the son of Orta & Percie Hospital. Joshua was bom on November 24, 1977, in Sarasota. Florida, the son of Jerry Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe, Pastor. Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 1030 a. . SUNDAY - We have begun ot summer schedule: 9:30 am - Worship Services - Child care available for infants and tod­ dler* through age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 through second grade. 10:30 am. - Coffee. Radio broadcast. Vacation Bible School Aug. 9-13. 9 to 11:30 am. To reg­ ister your child call 945-9574. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLF, BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS Mr. Joshua G. Allerding. age 21. of Hastings, passed away Monday. July ?6. 1999 at Pennock HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett, 948-8890 or 948t 2667. Sunday School 10 am.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 am.; EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Sundry Evening Service 6 p.m.; CHURCH Thursday Bible Study 7 pm. If in­ Membo Church of the HMd­ terested in a free Home Bible Wide Anglican Communton" 315 Study, please call for more derails W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014. Father GRACE C.-arlc* P McCabe III. Rector COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Worship Services - 8 am. Meeting at Maple Valley High and 10 am. Christian Education School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 10 am.; Nursery Available at 10 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am. am Fellowship Time Before the service. Nursery, children's min­ QUIMBY UNITED istry. youth group, adult small METHODIST CHURCH group ministry, leadership training. M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught | Joshua G. Allerding I More Obituaries on Page 10 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 29. 1999 - Page 7 Social NEWS lake Odessa NELLIS Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday. Aug. 3. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. There will be reports from the food sale at Art in the Park. There will be reports from the summer library story hour. From the racing program of the Lake Odessa Fair held early in July, one learns the names of owners of some local busi­ nesses that have changed hands in the past year. More than a year ago. Mark Barbour became owner of Frost Heating and Cool­ ing. The barber shop on Fourth Avenue at Tupper Lake Street in the block building is run by Trace Marks and is called Tracy's Place. First Impressions has the same own­ ers. but is now in Clarksville instead of on Fourth Avenue. His N Hers Barber Shop Hawkinses to mark golden anniverssary The children of Harold and Dorothy Hawkins are hosting an open house Sunday. August 1. 1999. from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 102 Sherbrooke Court to celebrate their parents' golden wedding anniversary. Harold Hawkins and Dorothy Reid were united in marriage on July 30. 1949 in the front room of the Reid family home. They have four daughters - Neysa (Steve) Kirouac. Pamela (Larry) Cook, Joan (Ron) Shrubba. and Stephanie (Tim) Gin-bach. The couple also has eight grandchildren. Harold is a retired Hastings City Patrol­ man and is currently a member of the City Council. Dorothy is a retired beautician. The couple are long-time residents of Hastings. Asakeviches to mark 25th anniversary William and Diane (Ridgeway) Asakcvich of Delton were married on August 31. 1974. An open hous>. to celebrate will be on August 7. at 2 p.m. at 8785 Keller Road. Delton. Bill and Diane have two children. Christopher and Scott. /licenses Chad William Peters, Middleville and Maria Freida Armstrong, Middleville. Guy Albert Ridley. Plainwell and Barbara Marie Dcpwcg. Plainwell. Dennis James DeVries. Jr., Middleville and Shanon Lynne Olson, Middleville. Richard Herbert Miller Jr., Delton and Melinda Jean McCarty, Delton. Richard Lynn Ritchie. Delton and Donna Jean Stephens. Delton. Matthew Michael SfMntz? Middleville and Nicole Ann Belson, Middleville. George Eugene Williams, Hastings and Mary Michelle Fortier, Hastings. Scott Joseph Baumgartner, Middleville and Kary Sue Schondelmayer. Middleville. < BOY... July 25. 1999 2:49 p.m. 7 lbs.. 10-1/2 ozs. 20" long Bom to... I Peter & Alice Ryan of Seattle. Washington Grandparen's: Jim & Joyce Ryan JMcy Jordan Lake frontage, using t»'*i suggested theme from the Arts Commission. He has a row of red geraniums at the top level with an equally long row of white petunias a step down and below that at the curb level an entire row of purple petunias. Across the street, Dave and Melanic Kaufman have their themes petunias banked with shredded bark and they have cone flowers. The Goodrich house occupied by a grandson has thrifty plantings of starburst vinca along the walk approaching the front porch and abundant red blooms around a bush, which he pruned severely in spring. Larry and Sara Jo Cobb have an impressive plant­ ing at the end of their driveway on Jordan Lake Road. The summer story hour July 14 had about 85 children plus adults.. The Barry County Fair drew many local people with exhibits and attendance. The Lakewood Community 4-H club had youth exhibiting pigs, lambs, cattle and a booth filled with macramc chairs, sewing pro­ Annie Guernsey is 100 Aug. 3 Annie Guernsey will be celebrating her 100th birthday. She was bom on Aug. 3. 1899............................ Annie was blessed with three children. Robert Guernsey Jr., Joyce Holland and the late Nadine Shetterly. Come celebrate with us at Pine Vistas, 667 Union St., Ionia Open House, Aug. I, 1-4 p.m. A Noah Issac Ryan now has Jennette Gemainsky as its owner. The Chee Ping eatery on M-50 lists Ycng Hang as owner and David Hang as manag­ er. The Antique Mall in the former Western Augo and Wave buildings is owned by Dick Parkhousc and George McClellan. Adgatc’s Funn House lists Jerry and Kelly Schray. Katie's Stitch ‘N Stuff lists Lori SutherlandWebb and Annette Cole. With summer fully here, the flowers planted in spring arc making great shows. Dick Peacock has his annual display on his Aerial Platform Fire Apparatus The City of Hastings, Michigan will be taking bids on an aerial platform for the Fire Department until August 20, 1999 anyone interested in bidding on this apparatus may obtain a copy of the specs by contacting the Hastings City Clerk at 201 E. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058. jects, mounted bugs, and butterflies, ceram­ ics and more. The theme for all the clubs this year dealt with the millennium. There were many clever twists on the theme. The Lakewood group had a mannequin wearing a mask and fully equipped to get rid of any bugs. The Lakewood HFgh School marching' band is at band camp near Flint this week. Sports camps have been getting enrollees from the local high school. Girls' basketball members were at Mt. Pleasant last week for three days. There must be a lot of fishermen, taking advantage of summer weather. One notes many boat trailers on the roads and at the local service stations. With the DNR having a fine boat launch at the west end of Jordan Lake at the south end of Tasker Road, there is an excellent place for fishermen from far and near to try their luck here. Bradley Smith brought his father. Law­ son Smith, to town last week so they could drop in at the coffee shop. Lawson must be improved in health to be able to make a vis­ it to sec people he knows well downtown. At Depot Day on Saturday coming. July 31. visitors will have their first chance to purchase the fifth in the scries of limited edition dated coffee mugs. The 1999 .ver­ Freeman Bever delivered the honor roll of servicemen who were employed at the Lake Ooessa Canning Company. This will be on display on Depot Dav Julv 31 The roll was at the VFW Hall for years y estate to David Graham; Laverne and Mil­ dred Lcttinga to Straightlinc Real Estate LLC. The Farmans have moved to Camp Michawana. where James will be the camp director. Thirteen members of Elaine Garlock's family attended the 75th Harlow family reunion at Carson City Sunday. Highlight of the day was a group photo of all those in attendance. The previous group photo, an item cherished by the lucky few who have inherited them, was done in 1926. Among the mementos was a wooden chest brought from England with one man’s belongings in 1854, Hgurines brought by the man’s sister a few- months earlier, photos from the 1860s, a hymnal which came in the wooden chest with words and meter but no music, an enameled teapot used in the 1880’s. After meeting at a church for several years, the 2000 reunion will be held at a home near Pompeii. Gladys Barnes Dyke of Holland and formerly of Lake Odessa is the last sur­ viving grandchild of the immigrant four members. She lives at Holland, approaching her 98th birthday anniversary, and keeps her own house. Portland Federal Credit Union is offering a free photo of a child in a program called Project KidCarc Photo as part of a national effort to provide parents with personal safe­ ty IDs. The Lake Odessa hours arc Friday. July 30 from II to 5. They arc inside the Huhn supermarket. The Governmental Employees Credit Union has a good start on its satellite loca­ tion at Carson City. The site has been lev­ eled for months. Now the framing and sheathing is finished. It has an unusual roofline. The new location is designed to accommodate workers at both the Carson City and St. Louis prisons in the Michigan Department of Corrections system and all other workers in any form of govc ■nment, including schools. The location is on East Main Street, which is also M-57 with access to a city alley, making possible a drivethrough window. Work continues on M-66. There have NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING Wednesday-August 18,1999 - 7:00 P.M. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hold a Hearing for the following: 1. Request by Ward and Penny Goff to rezone the north 4 (four) acres of their land at 9827 S M-43 Highway, Delton Ml 49046 (Property Parcel Number 08-007-031-021-00) in Section 31 of Hope Township, Barry County. Ml, T2N, R9W. from AR-Agrlcutture Residential (on part of the land) and C-1 -Commercial 1 (on part of the land) to C-3-Commerclal 3 for fanning, ice cream-general store, and proto-type machine shop. The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 am. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hail located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Written comments will be accepted by the Clerk by mail or during regular business hours in regard to the above request up to the time of the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and serv­ ices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held immediately following the hearing to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before this Board Sylvia W. Foratar Hope Township Clark 5483 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 948-2484 tet and Thunder Four Cloggcrs. In addition, the village government will make the presentation of the Janie Rodriguez. Award for 1999. and at 1 p.m. there will be a tribute to the late Walter Reed Sr. and the Lake Odessa Canning Company. The exhibits indoors will be chiefly items from the canning years. Many members of the Reed family will be pre­ sent. New to visitors this year will be the many items from the Masonic temple. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the free enter­ tainment on stage, food available for nomi­ nal prices, free parking, a Civil War encampment under the direction of Mike and Diane (Downing) Black of Scbewa. The local genealogical society has arranged the Civil War exhibit. This is a living exhib­ it with people who arc rc-enaaors cooking, tending their tents and horses in the field north of the depot. With expanded hours this year, people may want to come before noon to visit the exhibits and the camp before the program begins. Ionia publications list some local items. Among them is a death notice of Ray mond Farrell. 73, who died July 18. Survivors arc son Larry and his wife Nancy of Grand Rapids, daughter Sandra and husband Ronald Beard of Lowell, grandchildren and his brother Charles whose wife is Gretchen There was no service held at his request. County real estate transfers include that of James and Jodi Farman to Jody Brodbeck; Rita Veitch of Gloria Gallardo, in Berlin Township the George Cook estate to Larry and Elsie Curtiss trust; George Cook were placed under every driveway from Grand River Avenue north to Ionia. The most recent section to get the treatment has been the hill and curve north of Bellevue Drive to Riverside Drive. Many motorists have chosen the David Highway-Kelsey Highway route to save time even if it has meant three additional miles of driving. Fortunately, Ionia has two bridges over the Grand River. With the Ionia Fair opening this weekend and the parade on Saturday, July 31, one would hope the orange cones would be shoved to the side as was the case on M-37 during the Barry county Fair. Grand marshals of the parade Saturday will be longtime workers as department superin­ tendents and board members Francis Larsen of Berlin Township, who has worked in the dairy department and Philip Shctterly of Scbewa Township, who is the resident sheep expert. Both have worked in some capacity since they were 4-H boys in club work as exhibitors. It will be a rare experi­ ence for cither of them to see the parade. LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis Barry Township Regular Meeting July 6, 1099 Regular meeting called to order at 7 30 pm Several guests ROLL CALL: AR Board members present Minutes of June 1. 1999 meeting were ap­ proved Treasurers report for period 03 June presented and placed on file Authorized July biHs for $18,788.91 Adopted Resolution 99-5, streetlight at Farr LK Dr. turnaround Meeting adjourned at 920 p m Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Richard Barnum. Supervisor (7/29) TOWNSHiP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DOGWOOD DRIVE (PRIVATE ROAD) SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 sion shows the rear side of the depot with a 1946 C&O streamliner engine pulling into the station. This mug has maroon ink. The freight house and 1880s steam engine, arc still available. The free entertainment on stage will include the Com Cob Cloggcrs; Tonya Guild, who returns as a vocalist; the Center Stage young dancers; Stanley Pierce and his dulcimers; Woodland Gospel Quar­ been lane closures for months as culverts NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Bany County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the paving and other improvements to Ackers Pomt and South Shore Dnves. private roads (the -Improvements-), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage in the special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pur­ suant to Act 188 of the Pubic Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefrtted by the improvements and which together comprise the following special assessment dis­ trict: Dogwood Drive (Private Road) Special Assessment Dtstnct No 5 Lots and parcels numbered: 08-007-015-010-50 . 08-007-015-037-00 08-007-015-038-00 08-007-015-039-00 08-007-019-040-00 08-007-015-041-00 08-007-015-042-00 08-007-015-043-00 08-007-015-044-00 08-007-015-045-00 08-007-015-046-00 08-007-015-048-00 08-007-015-049-00 08-007-015-050-00 08-007-015-051-00 08-007-016-003-00 08-007-016-012-00 08-007-016-013-00 08-007-016-014-00 08-007-016-016-00 08-007-016-017-00 06-007-016-018-00 06-007-016-019-00 08-007-016-020-00 08-007-016021-00 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Hope will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 9th day of August 1999. at 6:00 p.m.. at the Township Hal. 5643 S Wai Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. in said Township, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions Med. the proposed improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10 % WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Dated July 22. 1999 Sylvia Forster. Clerk Township of Hope �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 29 1999 but she doesn’t have room to put them up. That means we would have to pay for a mo­ tel room, and our budget is very tight as it is. I cannot afford to bring my family there for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I refuse to go without them. When I told Judy I was not coming for the holidays this year, she became angry and has been very cool to me ever since. I’d appreciate some input from you, Ann. Family Trouble in the USA. LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting July 13. 19W- 7:00 p.m. All board members present. County Commis­ sioner Barley. Sgt Jason Srxberry. five guests Approved minutes, received treasurer s report Electron Commission chose electron workers Appropriated $3000 to Hastings Library Adopted salary resolution Paid outstanding brils Adjourned at 8 00 Bonnie Cruttenden Attested to by Richard C Thomas. Supervisor (7/29) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage, made by CRAIG L IRISH AND WENDY L IRISH, husband and wife, whose address is 402 Kellogg Street. Nashville. Ml •19073-9764 as Mortgagor, to Union Bank of Lake Odessa a Michigan Banking Corporation ol Lake Odessa. Michigan, as Mortgagee Dated September 23. 1991. and recorded m the Office of the Register ol Deeds for the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on October 8 1991. in Liber 524 of Mortgages on Pages 751. on whch Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date ol this notice for principal and interest, the sum ol Thirty-one Thousand Four Hundred and Eight Dollars and Eighty-five cents ($32,408 85) with interest a! the rate of 8 75% And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained m said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that tn virtue of the Power of Sale con­ tained in sad .Mortgages, and in pursuance of the statute m such case made and provided, the above said Mortgages, win be foreclosed by a sale of the parcel of the premises therein de­ scribed. or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. County of Barry. Michi­ gan. that bemg the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on the Sth day ot September. 1999. at 1:00 p.m . Eastern Stands -d Time, of said day and sad premises will be sad to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on sad Mortgages, together with interest payable at the rate of 10 75%. together with late fees, legal costs attorneys lees and also any taxes and in­ surance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said premises are described in sad Mortgage, as follows, to-wrt A parcel of land m the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West Described as commencing a! the North 1/4 post of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 mir^tes 00 seconds West, along the North line of said Section 36 a distance of 1014 79 feet, thence South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds East, at right angles to said North Section line. 193 20 feet to the Southeast­ erly line of Kellogg Street; thence South 34 de­ grees 52 minutes 31 second West, along said Keiogg Street. 141 14 feet to the true place of begmnmg thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 182 46 feet, thence South 03 de­ grees 43 minutes 02 seconds West. 13 97 feet; thence North 88 degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds West. 104 89 feet, thence North 82 degrees 04 minutes 11 seconds West 77 45 feet, to the place of beginning PPf 51-002-000-400-00 The penod of redemption wil be one (1) year from date of sale Dated: July 14. 1999 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA. Mortgagee BY Timothy L Tromp (P41571) Attorney tor Union Bank of Lake Odessa DRAFTED BY TIMOTHY L TROMP. PC P41571 911 FOURTH AVENUE LAKE ODESSA Ml 48849 102(5)nnunsh (8-12) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. . Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ricardo J Rodriquez and Kimberly A Benton-Rodriquez Husband and Wife, to MG investments Inc . An Indiana Corpo­ ration. mortgagee, dated May 27. 1998 and recorded July 2. 1998 m Document No 1012896, Barry County Records ssid mortgage is now held by Associates Home Equity Services Inc f/k/a Ford Consumer Finance Company Inc by as­ signment dated June 24 1999 and recorded on June 30. 1999 in Document No 1031927. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred two Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Six and 01/100 Dollars ($102,286) inchxkng interest at the rate of 13 49% per annum Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml m Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p m on August 27. 1999 The premises are located m the City of Hast­ ings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commenc.r.q at the North 1/4 post of Section 33. Town 4 No th, Range 8 West. Thence South 1863 6 feet Thence South 89 degrees 57 min­ utes West 1320 feet to the place of beginning. Thence North 157 2 feet. Thence South 80 de­ grees 22 minutes West 115 feet Thence South 12 degrees 30 minutes East 186 3 feet Thence North 58 degrees 56 minutes East 85 24 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from th : date of the sale Dated July 15. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Associates Home Equity Services Inc fA/a Ford Consumer Finance Company. Inc, As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 ' Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 Fite No 176 0521 (8/12) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate Rte No. 99-22640-IE Estate of Kenneth Cameron Fiona Social Se­ curity no. 369-12-2711. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest jn the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 11101 Pleasant Lake Dove. Delton, Michigan 49046 died 2-10-99 An instrument dated 12-29­ 69 has been admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Lane G Fiona. 11101 Pleasant Lake Rd. Delton. Michigan 49046. or to both the mdepenoent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distnbuted to the per­ sons entitled to it Jill Humphrevs Steele (P53335) 629 W State St. Ste 203 Hastings. Ml 49058 (7/29) Do remember Dear Ann Landers: On a radio call-in show, a listener asked if she should con­ tinue to acknowledge the birthday of a friend's deceased child. The radio host said, “No. Your friend needs to get on with her life. Mentioning the child's birthday would prolong the suffering." Wc are parents who have experienced the misfortune of having lost a child. Before the tragedy occurred, we may have agreed with the radio host. Parents who have lost children fear their child will be forgotten. Our children's birth and death days are lonely and sad for us. When our friends or family contact us on these days and let us know they remember, it warms our hearts. Often, people hesitate to mention our child’s name, fearing it will bring up sad thoughts and feelings. Please tell them they cannot “remind” us about our children be­ cause we have not forgotten them. And they cannot trigger grief because it never com­ pletely leaves us. The) cannot hurt us by bringing up thoughts we live with each and every day. This may not be the way it is for every­ one, Ann, but this is how we feel. You speak to millions of people each day, and they trust what you say. You would be doing a great many bereaved parents a service if you mentioned in your column that parents and siblings are honored, touched and warmed when friends and family mention our deceased children. Thank you. - Bar­ bara E. Tuber-Sooy, Contra Costa Chapter, Compassionate Friends, Walnut Creek, Calif. Dear Barbara: Because you wrote, a great many people arc going to feel differently and act accordingly. You educated millions of readers today. Thank you. Don’t tell Dear Ann Landers: Several months ago, my husband* sister, “Vanessa,” with whom I’ve always had a good relationship, asked, “If you knew that my husband was cheating on me, would you tell me?" I replied, “Of course,” but I had no intention of telling her that the slimeball had made several passes at me over the years. Two months ago, Vanessa asked me that same question again, saying her best friend had already given her the lowdown on her husband's lousy behavior, and she just wanted to know what 1 knew. Well, Ann, I told her he also had some moves on me, and now, I am sorry I opened my mouth. Vanessa and her husband have three chil­ dren and have been married for 18 years. She always suspected he was an alley cat. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 29, 1999 - 2:M p.m. YOU'RE CAREFUL BEHIND THE WHEEL ARE YOU AS CAREFUL CHOOSING YOUR CAR INSURANCE? Trust one of these State Farm agents with your car insurance: Ruth Hughes 825 S. Hanover. Hastings 948-8488 Lon Lefanty Paul Peterson 403 W. Main, Middleville 1215 N. Broadway, Hastings 795-7925 948-8001 Like a Rood neiRhbor. Slate Farm is there.' State Fem indemn<t> Company (NJ) • Home Offices: Bioom>ngion. Illinois Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Hause, Watters, Palmer. Munjoy, McKenna, Edwards Absent Han store Motion to appoint Election Inspectors for spe­ cial election or. Aug 3, 1999 Adjournment at 2 30 pm Respectfully submitted, Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (7/29) Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 29. 1909 - 2:00 p.m. but chose not to do anything. Now, she has verification, but she still stays with him. I’m sure she will never leave him, and I fee! terrible about telling her that he put the make on me. What should I do now? - Too Honest in South Carolina. Dear S. Carolina: Now, you can keep your mouth shut, which is what you should have (Jone when Vanessa questioned you in the first place. No comment Dear Ann Landers: Ten years ago, my husband and I gave his mother a pair of di­ amond stud earrings for Christmas. I have yet to see her wear them. I know she didn’t return them because she never asked where they were purchased. My concern is that she may not have realized they were real di­ amonds and could have thrown them out. Since my mother-in-law doesn't seem to value the earrings, would it be terrible of me to ask if I could buy them back? We get along better than most, and I don’t want to have any problems after 17 years. What should I do? - No Name in N.C. Dear N.C.: Your mother-in-law probably gave the earrings away or misplaced them. Asking about your gift at this late date would surely embarrass her. Say nothing. See Mom Dear Ann Landen: 1 hope you will set­ tle this family dispute. It’is getting out of hand. I am one of four daughters. Our mother is 87, confined to a wheelchair and living in a nursing home. One sister, “Judy," lives in the same city as our mother, and the rest of us live more than 500 miles away. Judy is married, has a teenage son and a full-time job. She sees Mom nearly every day, runs errands for her, handles her finan­ cial matters and deals with all her emergen­ cies. Mom can be very difficult and de­ manding at times, an I appreciate every­ thing Judy is doing for her. Lately, Judy has become completely un­ reasonable. She used to be fun and cheerful, but now, she is wallowing in self-pity. I am tired of her complaining about how Mom has consumed her life and how wc don’t help enough. Judy expects one of us to visit every three months so she can have some time off and “renew herself," as she puts it. She says she wants our visits to coincide with the holidays so we can help her keep things “cheerful" for Mom. I explained to Judy that 1 have a family of my own and want to spend the holidays with them. Judy says they are welcome to come to her place for meals and festivities. Your mother is 87 years old. How many more years do you think she has left? It won’t kill you to bring your family to Mom’s for Christmas or Thanksgiving. Think of the pleasure it would bring her. Money cannot buy it. I urge you to do this. If you don’t, you will regret it down the road. Trust me. ' Develop bond Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have been married for five months. “Leonard” is currently involved in a cus­ tody battle for his I-year-old son from a previous relationship. I knew about the sit­ uation when I married him, and was sure I would be able to handle it. Well, I was wrong. When Leonard’s son comes to the house to visit, I become edgy and irritable and don’t want anything to do with the boy. I know this is terrible of me, especially since 1 have two daughters from a previous mar­ riage and Leonard is wonderful to them. No matter how hard I try, I simply cannot give his son the same affection he gives my chil­ dren. Leonard is now in court trying to get custody of the boy, and if he should suc­ ceed, 1 don’t know what I will do. Should I end our marriage now, or stick it out and hope I can learn to love the child? Please help me, Ann. There is no way I can talk to anyone else about this. - Tormented in Tucson, Ariz. Dear Tucson: 1 admire your willingness to admit so openly your feelings about the child. That* a healthy first step. Please see a professional and get some guidance on how to deal with this problem. Your mar­ riage could depend on it. Meanwhile, a visit to the playground or zoo, just you and the boy, could be a start in developing a bond. Consider it. Drugs are everywhere. They’re easy to get, easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers ‘ booklet. "The Lowdown on Dope." Send a self-ad­ dressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Lowdown. c/oAnn Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send 54 55.) To find out more about Ann Ladders end read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. BOY, Gordon Thomas bom April 22nd, 1999 at St. Mary* Hospital, 7 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs., 21 inches long. Welcoming him home was big sister Bryce. Parents are Shawn and Mindy Hayward. p.m. to Kris SiHe of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. II ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Alan Edison bom at Bronson Hospi­ tal on June 13, 1999 at 9:45 p.m. to Darcy and Tim Hammond of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 1.8 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. montville. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kay lee Ann Brownell, bom July 19, at 6:35 a.m. at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids to Brad and Sue Brownell, of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs., 19 1/2 inches long. Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Hause. Palmer. Watters. Munjoy. McKenna. Edwards Absent Hansford Motion to appoint Trustee Palmer. Trustee Wal­ ters and Clerk McKenna to tbe Election Commis­ sion Adjournment at 2:10 p m Respectfully submitted, Robin McKenna, Clerk Attested to by. Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (7/29) GIRL, Mark and Julie (Flynn) Barbour of Lake Odessa became parents of a baby girl at Spectrum Health East, Grand Rapids. Rose Margaret was bom June 25, 1999 at 4:49 p.m. The baby weighed 9 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 22 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Bill and Kay Flynn of New Lothrop and Wally and Shirley Barbour of Lake Odessa. Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BO\RD MEETING July 14. 1999 - 7:00 pm. BOY, Anthony Stone, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 18, 1999 at 7:13 a.m. to Thad and Angie Fisher of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Hause Palmer, Hansford. Walters. Munjoy. McKenna. Edwards and four guests Minutes of the regular meeting held on June 9. 1999 approved Minutes of the spec*1 meetings held cn June 29. 1999 approved Treasurers report received and placed on file PCI Building/Electncal Permits report received and placed on file Zoning Administrator report received and placed on file Motion to adopt Resolution No 68 authorizing change m street light contract Motion to rezone property *08-13-006-011-30 from "AG" to *RE ’ Motion to amend Zoning Ordinance and add •OPEN AIR BUSINESS' as a permitted use m the *C3" District Motion to amend Zoning Ordinance and add "C3* to Section 20 26 (D) Motion to pay vouchers and payroll vouchers Motion to appoint Doug Muma as Zoning Ad­ ministrator Adjournment at 7 42 p m Respectfully submitted. R-bin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (7/29) Dear Family Trouble: 1 do not agree that Judy is “wallowing in self-pity." It sounds to me as if she is exhausted and now wants her three sisters to help her with the load where Mom is concerned. GIRL, Josealyn Lee, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 15, 1999 at 5:28 p.m. to Ken and Shannon (Curtis) Pontius of Ver­ GIRL, Samantha Jo, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 14, 1999 at 9:10 p.m. to Melis­ sa Duggan and Timothy Clow of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Brandi Sue, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 14, 1999 at 9:39 a.m. to Bradley Scobey and Christina Scgur of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Emma Riley, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 13, 1999 at 2:50 a.m. to Troy and Leah Hoag of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Alicia Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 12, 1999 at 8:18 p.m. to Ray­ mond and Jennifer Decker of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 0 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. Q GIRL, Toni Nicole, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 18, 1999 at 5:48 p.m. to Tony Fisher and Amber Jewell of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches GIRL, Megan Elizabeth bom at Pennock Hospital on July 8, 1999 at 10:34 p.m. to Patrick and Greta Hadlock of Sierra Vista, Az. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. long. BOV, Garrett James, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 16, 1999 at 10:05 p.m. to Jim and Cindy Upright of Hastings. Weighing 8 BOY, Hunter, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 6, 1999 at 5:05 to Paula May and John Von Volkenburg of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14.5 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. lbs. 12 ozs. and 211/2 inches long. BOY, Dakota Lee, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 14, 1999 to Debra and Gary Hall of Shelbyville. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 1/2 ozs. BOY, Walter Edwin, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 5. 1999 at 1:18 a m. to Destiny Roscoe and Daniel Kendall of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs 8 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches BOY, Luke Daniel, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 15, 1999 at 5:42 p.m. to Rick and Heather Haines of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. long. GIRL, Kyleigh Gordon Fae, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on July 15, 1999 at 11:37 GIRL, Rachel Lynette Morris was bom at Metrpolitan Hospital on June 15, 1999 at 2:06 p.m. to Jerret and Susan (Miller) Mor­ ris. Weighing 10 lbs. 2 ozs. and 22 inches long. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday July 29. 1999 - Page 9 From Ti Another look at Hope Township Hope Township had several villages and hamlets Cedar Creek was the first one organized, with a post office established on Feb 27. 1850. Hope Center had a school, a general store, a blacksmith shop and a cluster of homes It never got a post office. Instead Cloverdale on the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Radroad got the post office estab­ lished on May 20, 1887. And there was a village of Shultz, which received a post office on Nov. 24, 1888, also on the route of the C.K.&S. Railroad. Shultz was named for Moses Shultz, who arrived with his wife Barbara, settled on a parcel of land acquired from Seymour H. Tillotson in the northern part of Hope Township, on Section No. 3. His brother. Joseph Shultz, bought some land on Sec­ tion No. 2 to the east of Moses’ land. This is where the hamlet of Shultz was started. Moses Shultz was of Ohio descendants. went to California to take part in the Cali­ fornia Gold rush of 1849. He and his fami­ ly came to Michigan in 1854. In 1887. James A. Babcock bought some land from Joseph Shultz and built the first store in the village. It seemed logical to him to build a store where the railroad and the roadway came together Mr. Babcock didn’t keep the store for very long. In 1890 he sold it to Grant Otis. Mr. Otis stocked the store with almost anything that his farm customers could want. He sold the store in 1901 to Ross Reynolds, who con­ tinued to supply the farming community. Alonzo McCarty bought the store in 1907 and operated it until 1916. Eli Shultz, a nephew of Moses Shultz, had built a bnck store and stocked it with hardware items. This business didn’t last long, closing after three or four years. Hiram Payne rented the building and put in a stock of general merchandise. He too, went out of business after a fJw years. Two ladies, Alice and Lila Shultz, cousins of Eh Shultz, set up a millinery shop in the building The hats were all hand made, and many customers would bring in their last year’s hats to he renewed and revived with flowers, nbbons and feathers. They operat­ ed this business for about four years and then closed it out. Bcm Pierce rented the store and stocked it with general merchandise. Lon McCarty was operating in competition and the spirit was strong. In 19|0, McCarty bought the brick build­ ing and soon put Bcm Pierce out of busi­ ness. and they had the only store in the vil­ lage. This did not last long, however, has Fred Pierce, a brother of Bcm. built a new building next door to Mr. McCarty’s store and stocked it with the merchandise pur­ chased from his brother. Bcm. Again there were two stores competing for the business of the community. Gilbert Fox bought out Mr. Pierce in 1913 and ran the business for a year and a half. A.C. Boyes was the next owner until he died in 1919 Ernest Hayes bought out the stock and building and operated until 1930. His son, George Hayes, took over the The original Shultz Creamery, showing farmers unloading cream clear sounding bell, which could be heard for miles. The walls inside were papered and the oak woodwork was elaborate. The ceiling was high, with long narrow win­ dows. The furniture was very attractive and the aisle and rostrum were carpeted with red carpet. Most of the labor was donated, with the ladies helping to sand and varnish the inte­ rior. The first pastor was the Rev. J. M. Nycc. At first, his circuit included Shultz, Cloverdale, North Maple Grove and South Maple Grove with services held only once every two weeks. Later, Shultz and Cloverdale were the only two churches on the circuit and services were held every week. The building was sold to Walter Lewis, who wrecked it in 1937 after it no longer served the community as a church. When the C.K.&S. Railroad arrived, they built a frame depot, with half of it as an attractive ticket office and waiting room and the other half served as a freight area. Barrels of apples and potatoes -wore shipped out of Shultz. Huckleberries, hay. livestock and gravel were other commodi­ ties shipped. Many picked huckleberries in the marsh belonging to Forrest Havens, going there by horse and buggy each day. Then they would take the berries to the store where they were paid 7 cents a quart. The berries were then shipped by the C.K.&S. to Chicago. Some who shared in this enterprise were the Havens. Otis. Erway and Whittemore families. The railroad also acted as a way for stu­ dents to get from Delton. Cloverdale and Shultz into Hastings to attend high school. The excursion trains also brought visitors to the area. The creamery was an important part of Hayes decided that his store would do bet­ ter if it was up on the highway to Kalama­ zoo. now M-43 and the junction of Shultz Road. So in 1930 he moved the building, using a steam engine to move the building, it took four days to get it there. The other store building was tom down a few years the operations at Shultz. A stock company was formed and they built a frame building for use as a creamery in 1890. George Robinson was its first manager. This cream­ ery was not profitable and it was closed. In 1911, a group of farmers organized a cooperative creamery. They purchased the creamery building and the necessary equip­ ment to operate. Eli Hall was the first man­ ager of the cooperative. Ansel Phillips. William Chamberlain, George Clouse. Ernest Smith and and Charles Ranncy were other managers. The old frame building caught fire from a spark from the chimney. A bucket brigade was formed, but the creamery burned, along with several hundred pounds of butter ready later. Moses Shultz gave land for a church to be built on George Hudson, who lived about one mile south of Shultz, had a small brick yard on his farm He donated enough bnck to construct the church building. Moses Shultz donated enough oak timber from his land for the intenor of the church. In 1890 the Shultz Evangelical Church was built with an exterior of red brick, its architcui re included a high steeple and a to ship out the next day. The safe was saved, along with the records. A north wind kept the rest of the village from being destroyed. In the fall of 1916. they rebuilt the cream­ ery. this time it was a large modem cement block building with state of the.art equip­ ment. The driveways were covered with cin­ ders and a lawn was started. The building was painted white and "The Shultz Cooper­ ative Partnership Creamery Ass’n Ltd" in black letters was painted on the front of the store John Christy had purchased the McCarty store and he operated it until 1928 when it was closed and the stock liquidated. George building. horses and wagons the C.K.&S. Railway brought cream from Delton, Cressey and Coats Grove. The butter made there was of excellent quality. But when the milk condcnscry was organized in Hastings, farmers began to sell whole milk instead of separating the cream out. Then Delton built a creamery and took away some of their patrons, in 1937, the business was closed. George Thomas owned and operated a blacksmith shop in a red building west of the creamery for several years. Ernest Robinson had a garage in that same build­ ing when the automobile became popular. Fred Babcock also had a garage in Shultz. The school, which served Shultz, was located one half mile west and one half mile south of the village. This building still stands on M-43. One of the two store buildings in the vil­ lage. had a hall upstairs over the whole store. Here socials, plays, suppers and dances were held. There was a group of Maccabees and a Yeoman Lodge was there for a time. The C.K.&S. had a very serious wreck north of Shultz on July 15, 1909 Engineer Melvin Mead and fireman Seth Chandler on the passenger train were killed when the freight engine and the passenger engine came together head on. The wreck was caused by a mix up in orders given from Delton to Shultz. The railroad line was dis­ continued in 1937. The first Brush Ridge School was built on Section No. 9 on the farm of W. Kidder, south of Brush Ridge Cemetery. It was called the “Pollytown schoolhouse." It had one window on each side of the building with the traditional furniture, a board run­ ning the length of the building on both sides for desks. Under this board, another board was in place for a shelf on which to place books and slates. Long hewn planks with legs fastened to the floor served as scats for the students. There was a platform for the teacher’s desk and a recitation bench in front of the teacher. This was School District No.7 and was not a fractional school in the begin­ ning. The district was formed on Sept. 15, 1856 In 1858, the first year that is recorded at the Michigan State Archives, there were 42 young people of school age, but only 32 attended school, as there was a SI charge or head tax and many couldn’t afford it because there wasn’t too much cash money arcund in those times. In the 1870s more slate financial support was available and the head tax was no longer charged as it really was against the provisions of the Michigan State Constitution, which advo­ cated free education for all. Lucy Cooper taught the school when it was first opened. Eli Bugbcc was the first director. The school was moved in 1863 about a half mile west, log by log and rebuilt on the north side of Peake Road. New scats were installed and were used for the next 41 years and then used when the new frame building was built. At this time, Pollytown School became Brush Ridge District No. 7 Fractional, as it now took in some of Rut­ land Township. Two more windows were added when it was at the new site to improve the lighting in the building. The schoolhouse also served as a church and community gathering place and as a funeral home Sometimes the funerals were held outside in the orchards or in groves of trees but often they were held in the school­ house. In 1899. a new schoolhouse was being considered. At one time a bnck building was anticipated, but this didn't happen The officers at that time were Daniel Hull. A.A. Bugbcc and Frank Jenkins. Gene Deck was head cooperator when they built the frame school. Dan McCallum and Obic Chamberlain helped to build it. Lois Payne was the first teacher in the new school and she was busy sweeping sawdust Shultz Evangelical Church I 1 I At one time they had 13 cream haulers bringing in lite cream from the area with The log Brush Ridge School, built in 1857 and shavings out on the first cLy Donna Campbell was the last teacher when the school consolidated with the Hastings School system. Secretary was Harris Moore, president. Edna Lightcamp; Trea­ surer, Laura Wurm. Sources Hope Township Rural School History, researched and compiled In Clare and Nellie Richards; Plat maps from I860. 1873. 1895. 1913. 1928 and current maps. 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Michigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered indude, m brief, the following 1 Consideration of the application of Larry R Poll for rezoning of property located at 1600 W Green Street described as THAT PART OF SECTION 13, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 13; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 53’ 57” EAST 2641.96 FEET TO THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION AND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 53’ 57" WEST 47.25 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH UNE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 47 DEGREES 10' WEST 72.82 FEET ALONG THE FORMER RIGHT OF WAY UNE OF HEATH ROAD; THENCE NORTH 30 DEGREES 36' EAST 141.29 FEET: THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY UNE OF SAID HIGHWAY M-37 AND M-43 A DISTANCE OF 277.36 FEET ALONG A 7714.44 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 72 DE­ GREES 20' 59" EAST 277.35 FEET; THENCE NORTH 71 DEGREES 19’ 11" EAST 172.60 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY UNE, THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 50' WEST 522.39 FEET, THFNCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY UNE OF FOR­ MER HIGHWAY M-37 (NOW GREEN STREET), A DISTANCE OF 62.24 FEET ALONG A 1195.92 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 66 DEGREES 09' 32" WEST 62.23 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 35' 11" WEST 61.34 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. This property is currently zoned "CT Office Commercial District The applicant seeks rezoning to the ’C3’ General Business District 2 Such and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Char­ ter township Hall during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Com­ mission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following the public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public heanng to individuals with disabilities Individuals requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone num­ ber listed below All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part m the discussion on tne above proposed amendments ROBIN MCKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH HOAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 10 - The Hastings Bannei - Thursday. July 29, 1999 Grand Rapids teen drowns in Gun Lake by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer An 18-ycar-old Grand Rapids teen drowned late Friday after he apparently fell from a capsized life boat at the Gun Lake public beach, according to Sgt. Bill John­ son of the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. After a day-long search Saturday by the sheriffs department’s dive team. Irving Fernando Ramirez-Malone's body was found in about 12 to 17 feet of water about 237 feet off shore early Sunday morning by two search and rescue dogs, belonging to JoBeth Bridleman and Pat Doman of the Southwest Michigan Emergency Response Team, sajd Johnson. "From what we car. gather, they took the life guard boat into the lake and were hors­ ing around,” said Johnson of the accident. "I got different versions of it from different people in the boat. One kid says the boat started to sink so they all jumped out." Johnson was also told by witnesses that Ramirez-Malone began to drown while swimming and that his friends used to the boat to try and rescue him. "Its hazy," he said. Authorities initially were called at about 8:25 p.m. Friday to a report of some teens who had taken the 15-foct lifeboat from the beach and apparently abandoned it in the water. But a second call to 911 at 8:30 p.m. re­ vealed that someone was in the water call­ ing for help near where the boat was lo­ cated, according to a preliminary report. "I presume he got tangled in the weeds and panicked," said Johnson. "I don't know." Park rangers and a marine deputy pa­ trolling Gun Lake were alerted and the dive team was immediately dispatched. "Attempts to rescue the victim by both his companions and boaters ip the area were unsuccessful," said Johnson in a press Diver Rob Horrmann gets ready to relieve another diver during the 22­ hour search for the body of a Grand Rapids teen who drowned in Gun Lake July 23. Johnson said he is grateful not only to Bridleman, Doman and their dogs, but to his team. "I thought we had a great effort." he said. "I was very impressed with my team, which included Bob Powers, Tim Penfield and some civilians. A lot of people did some free diving to help." According to Bridleman, the family was also thankful that the dogs were able to put an end to the search. Results from an autopsy on RamirezMalone was not available Monday. Howevbr, Johnson said alcohol does not NOTICE To The Qualified Elector® of BARRY COUNT. Y, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,19W9 The polls will bo open from 7:00 s.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts Barry County, Michigan ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP 8094 Tasker Road Ofl M-66 at Assyria Career. Batevue Township Hall HOPE TOWNSHIP PREC • 1 & 92 - 5463 S Wan uake Road (M­ 43). Hope TownsTvp Han 948-2464 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSH’P PRECI <2-11351 Lindsay Road. Plainwell. Pme Lake Fre Department 623-5101 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP PREC *1Ai 1B 3100 E Dowlmg Rd . Haslings Township Hail IRVING TOWNSHIP PREC 41 112 State Street. Freeport Wage Hal 765-5330 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings - Township Hall 948­ 2194 BARRY TOWNSHIP PREC *1 Kedogg School Road. Hickory Corners Fire Station IRVING TOWNSHIP PREC * 2 Comer ol Woodschool Road and Wng Road. Hastings • Irving TownshoHaH THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PREC 9 1 3885 Bender Road MKkSevUe - Thomappie Kellogg HighSchool 795-3394 BARRY TOWNSHIP PRECINCT PREC *2A & 2B 155 E Orchard Sttetrt. Delton ■ Township Hall JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP 13641 S M-37 Highway Township Hall'Fire Station 721-9905 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PREC • 2. 200 E Mam kWdtenUe - Townshp Hall 795-7202 CARLTON TOWNSHIP Old Welcome School 85 Welcome Road, Hastings Michigan 948-9690 MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP 721 Durkee Street. NashvAe TownshoHal 852-0672 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP PREC fl kA 1B 156 South Mam. Woodland - Fre Station & Towi'ship Han 367-4915 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP 915 RMd Street NashwHe Townsfep Ha« (517)852 9479 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 6912 S BouHer Road. Village of Orangevee Township Hafl/Fire Station 664-4522 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP 885 River Road, Hastings Town8h«p Hall 948-9690 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PREC fl - 10155 Noms Road. Delton - Townshrp Hail 623-2664 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. 284 North Bnggs Road. MiddleviKe ■ Townshp Hall 795-9091 CITY OF HASTINGS Wards 1. 2. 3 & 4.232 W Grand Street. Hasongs Junior High School Gym PURPOSE OF ELECTION The following County-Wide Special Proposals: Proposal No. 1 • Renewal of the E 9-1-1 Central Dispatch Millage Shall the previously voted millage within Barry County Michigan for the operation of the county-wide E 9-1-1 emurgency telephone and control oispatch system aa reduced by the required millage rollback bo renewed for a levy up to one (1) mill for the period of the years 2000 through 2004 Inclusive, for the pur­ pose of operating and providing counry-wtde E 9-1-1 emergency telephons and central dispatch ser­ vices? tf approved and levied, one (1) mM la estimated to raise $1,022,000.00 tn the year 2000. Proposal No. 2 - Separate Tax Limitations Shafi eeperate tax Hmitattona bo established for a ported of six («) years, 2000 through 2006 Inclusive or until ottered by the voters of the County, for the County of Barry and the townships and Intermediate school district within the County, the aggregate of which shall not exceed woven (7) mffls? County of Barry Townships Intel modiste School District 5.87 Mills 1.00 Mills .13 Mills Also the following Special Local Propose is Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem texes within Hope Township Imposed under Article IX. Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said township by .2398 mills ($.2396 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 1999 through 2003, inclusive, for general operating purposes to offset the required allocated mfitege rollback and shall the Township levy ouch Increese In millage for these purpooee. thereby raising in the first year an estimated $13,864.00? Johnstown Township - Proposal L Proposal for Renewal of Fire Protection Millage Shall the previously voted increase In the 15 m» tax limitation in Johnstown Township, Bany County, be renewed at 1 m« ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) in the years 1999-20$2 toduehre for fire protec­ tion purposes and shall the township levy such millage during such years, which levy shall raise in the first year an estimated $66,088.00? Johnstown Township - Proposal M. Proposal tor Renewal of Fire Protection Mttege Shall tie previously voted Increase in the 15 mill tax limitation In Johnstown Township, Barry County, bo renewed at 1/2 mM ($.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) in the years 1909-2002, induoive tor rood Improvement purposes and shall the township levy such miltego during such years, which levy shall raise In ttio first year an estimated $23,572.00? Mopte Grove Township - Rood MMago Proposal Shat the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes wttMn Maple Grove Townsnip imposed under Article iX. Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution bo In crossed for said Township by 1 mttl $1 per thou­ sand) for the period of five (5) years. 1999 trough 2003 Indusive, specifically tor duet control and road maintenance within Maple Grove Township; and shall the township levy such an Increase in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $23,500? Rutland Charter Township - Override of MMago Rollback for Operating Purposes fri Rutland Charter Shall the charter millage in Rutland Charter Township be Increased by .1703 mill to override the millogo rollback and reauthorize the levy up to 1.0000 mM ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable vaiuo) for the years 1999 through 2006 inclusive, which will raise estimated increased revenue of $12,914 for Operating Purposes in 1999? Yankee Springs Township - Proposal to Increase Millage for Fire Protection and Emergency Services Shall the previous voted increase of J mills of the 15 mM tax limitation bo Increased by an additional .50 mills (50g per $1,000 of Taxable Vaiuo) upon taxable real and tangible personal property within Yankee Springs Township; and shall the Township levy such Increase for fire protection and emergency services for the years 1999 through 2004 Induoive. which If levied will raise In the first year of levy an estimated sum of $62,000? Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the Special Election by mail may submit an AV application by 200 p.m. July 31.1999. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the Special Election may vota In person to the Clerk's office up to 4.-00 p.m. August 2,1999. DEBORAHS MASSIMNO ASSYRIA TWP CLERK 7475 COX RD BELLEVUE Ml 49021 PHONE (616) 758-4003 TRACY MITCHELL BALTIMORE TWP CLERK 3100 E DOWLING RD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY BARRY TWP CLERK 155E ORCHARD ST PO BOX 705 DELTON. Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 623-5171 WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TWP CLERK 83 WELCOME RD HASTINGS Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-5990 LORNA WILSON CASTLETON TWP CLERK 915 REED ST NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 PHONE (517) 852-9193 (Home) PHONE (517) 852-9479 (Oftce) BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TWP CLERK 885 RIVER RD HASTINGS. Ml 490F8 PHONE (616) 948-9690 (Offce) PHONE (616) 945-3291 (Home) NORMAJEAN CAMPBELL PRAIRIEVILLE TWP CLERK 10115 S NORRIS RD DELTON. Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 623-2664 SYLVIA FORSTER HOPE TWP CLERK 5463 S M-43 HWY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-2464 ROBIN MCKENNA RUTLAND CHARTER TWP CLERK 2461 HEATH RD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-2’94 DONNA M STAGRAY THORNAPPLE TWP CLERK 200 E MAIN ST MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-7202 EMILY HARRISON IRVING TWP CLERK 6925 PARMALEE RD MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9915 JUNE DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TWP CLERK 1815 LACY RD DOWLING Ml 49050 PHONE (616) 721-9905 SUSANK BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TWP CLERK 9752 EVART RD NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TWP CLERK 11031 WILDWOOD RD SHELBYVILLE. Ml 49344 PHONE (616)672-7149 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TWP CLERK 156 S MAIN WOODLAND Ml 48897 PHONE (616) 367-4915 (Office) PHONE (616) 367-4094 (Home) JANICE C LIPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TWP CLERK 284 N BRIGGS RD MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9091 EVER IL MANSHUM HASTINGS CITY CLERK 201 E STATE T HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-2468 appear to have been a factor and no crimi­ nal charges are expected. Barry County Sheriffs Department diver Tony Stein, right, talks with the family of 18-year-old Irving Fernando Ramirez-Malone near the Gun Lake public beach where he drowned Friday night release. "Barry County Dive Rescue and Recovery was driven off the lake by dark­ ness and thunderstorms and recovery efforts resumed Saturday at 8 a.m." In all, 11 members of the rescue unit spent 22 hours methodically searching the area just off the public beach while family members of Ramirez-Malone watched from the shore. "I thought we'd make a quick recovery," said Johnson. "We didn't expect the weeds to be that thick." Johnson said dense, underwater weeds, some at least seven feet tall, concealed the body from divers who combed the area where the body was later located about three times before hand. "Visibility was about 1 1/2 feet," said Johnson. "The vegetation was just very, very thick so there was a lot of camouflage to hide him. If it had been a sand bottom, we probably would have found him right off." Undersheriff Don Ford had considered conducting an aerial search but later dis­ missed the plan when the waters became to choppy to see through, he said. Divers returned to the lake at about 6 a.m. Sunday to resume their search with the two, search and rescue Shetland Sheep­ dogs, Murphy, and his son, Traveler, Traveler reacted to a scent within 15 minutes. "Traveler hit right on where the body ended up coming up," said Johnson. "At first, we thought he was barking at the flag on our marker (dive buoy) so we lowered the flag and the dog just sat down like he had done his job and was done." HASTINGS - Patricia Ann Guernsey, age 71, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral Arrangements are pending at the Need Printing? Call Us at... J-Ad Fred Posoch HASTING^ - Mr. Fred Posoch. age 86, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, July 18, 1999 at his residence. Mr. Posoch was bom February 23, 1913 in Buffalo, New York, the son of James and Helen (Nichiovidovich) Posoch. He attended school in Detroit, and worked for Chevrolet Gear and Axle in Detroit for 42 years. Mr. Posoch married Helen (Scmkow) November 11, 1939 and she preceded him Graphics, Inc. in death on March 24, 1990. He moved to Hastings in 1977 from Detroit. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald F. Posoch in 1993. Mr. Posoch is survived by his daughter, Delores (Larry) Malkowski of Grayling; two grandchildren; sister, Sylvia Krug of 945-9554 aboard. "We were extremely hopeful," said John­ Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. son. California; five nephews and one niece. No Funeral Services were held, burial NOTICE for FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS was at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS today announced its policy for free and reduced puce meals for chil­ dren unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program The following household size and income criteria wiil be used fc; deiormir..ng eligibility TOTAL FAMILY SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 For Each Additional Family Member Add A SCALE FOR FREE MEALS OR FREE MILK B. SCALE FOR REDUCED PRICE MEALS YEAR MONTH WEEK YEAR MONTH WEEK $10,712 $14,378 $18,044 $21,710 $25,376 $29 042 $32,708 $36,374 $ 893 $1,199 $1,504 $1,810 $2,115 $2,421 S2.726 $3,032 $206 $277 $347 $418 S468 $559 S629 $700 $15,244 $20 461 $25,678 530,895 536.112 $41,329 $46,546 $51,763 $1,271 $1,706 $2,140 $2,575 $3,010 53.445 53.879 $4,314 $294 $394 5494 $595 $695 $795 $896 S996 ♦S3 666 ♦$306 ♦$71 ♦$5,217 ♦$435 ♦$101 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reduced price meals Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians To ap^.y for free or reduced pnee meals, households should fill out the form and return it to the school Additional copies of the application form are available at the principal's office in each school Households should answer all questions on the form NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which does not contain all of the following information cannot be processed by the school (1) the total incomu by source for each household member (such as wages, child support etc ). (2) names of all household members. (3) social secu­ rity number ol the aCutt household member who signs the application and (4) the signature of an adult household member FOOD STAMP/FIP HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or Family Indepen­ dence Program (FIP) benefits for your child, you only have to list your child's name and Food Stamp or FIP case number and sign the application 1 he information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility, verifying data, or qualifying children for other federal and state programs, as authorized by the United Slates Department of Agriculture Applications may be verified by the school or other officials at any time during the school year If children are approved for tree or reduced wx meal benefits the household must report to the school increases in household income over S50 per month ($600 per year) and decreases m house­ hold size Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year If a household is not cur­ rently eligible but has a decrease in household income, an increase in household size or if a house­ hold member becomes unemployed the household should fill out an application at that time In most cases. FOSTER CHILDREN are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household s income If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free or reduced price meals for them, the household should contact tt« school for more information Under the pro­ visions of the policy the Child Nutrition Director will review applications and determine eligibility Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basts The nousehold also has the right to a fair heanng This can be done by calling or wnting the following official Marsha Wells. 327 North Grove Street. Denon Ml 49046. (616) 623-9246 Each school and the Superintendent s Office have a copy of the complete polcy. which may be reviewed by any interested party_________ _____________________________________________________ In the operation of the child feeding programs, no child will be discnmmated against on the basis of race, color, national ongin. age. sex. or disability. if any member of the household believes they have been discnmmated against, they should immediately wnte to the Secretary of Agncuiture. Washing­ ton. DC. 20250-9410 or call (202) 7205964 Fem C. Hawblitz NASHVILLE - Mrs. Fem C. Hawblitz, age 94, of Nashville, passed away Thursday. July 22, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom on May 24, 1905 in the Caledonia. Michigan area, the daughter of Amos and Carrie (Sherk) Wenger. In 19)7 the family moved to Nashville and she married Vem Hawblitz on February 15, 1922. Fem and her husband, Vem were fanners on Lawrence Road, Maple Grove Township, until retiring to Nashville in 1973. She belonged to the Peace United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Nashville Garden Club, and the Maple Grove Birthday Club. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, flower and vegetable gardening, and was West Maple Grove News Reporter for the Nashville News for many years. Mrs. Hawblitz was preceded in death by her husband, Vem on May 25. 1982; two sisters, Dorothy Bera and Margaret Bell; and an infant brother. Mrs. Hawblitz is survived by her daughter, Ortha (Dale) Bishop of Battle Creek; sons, Blair (Leila) Hawblitz of Nashville and Larry (Barbara) Hawblilz of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren; grandchildren; sister, two great great Bernice Bruce of Battle Creek; and special niece. Marcia Bell who lived with her. Funeral Services for Mrs. Hawblitz, were held Saturday, July 24, 1999 at the Maple Valley Chapel. Reverend Trowbridge officiated. Burial was in Wilcox Susan Cemetery, Nashville. Memorials may be made to the Peace United Methodist Church or a charity of choice. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 29. 1999 - Page 11 AAU Nationals a ball for Hastings’ Bowne To the moon, this Armstrong had what it took Truly inspirational. So much so that even CBS Late Night host David Letterman had to spend a few minutes seriously reflecting upon Lance Armstrong's courageous endeavor. Armstrong's victory in this year's Tour de France was more than just a personal triumph for a cyclist who became the second American ever to win cycling’s "Super Bowl.” Armstrong tasted the sweetness of his win following the final stage Sunday in Paris. It showed an entire world that perseverance can be quite rewarding, even when the road is more than difficult. The 27-year-old Texan managed his feat after overcoming testicular cancer, an illness that not only keeps many off the roads, but also has taken so many lives. Not Lance Armstrong. He was determined to beat his illness and taste a sweet triumph in France, even though the French press certainly didn't help his cause. The press people there called foul and accused Armstrong of using illegal drugs. (It's such a shame when the media, or other individuals, have to criticize what they don't realize.) Still, most fans understood the importance of what Armstrong achieved. Even Letterman took a few minutes Monday night to acknowledge this great accomplishment. It's not often that Letterman can be seen being serious. Late Night guest Ted Koppel! even sensed near tears falling from Letterman's eyes. Many others joined Letterman with their support. One on-looker at the Tour de France held up a sign that read, "Go Lance, Reach the Moon," sort of a play on words with reference to Lance and astronaut Neil Armstrong. J-Ad Graphics* Joe Williams considers Armstrong's feat to be one of the biggest, if not The BIGGEST!, sports stories for 1999. No doubt about it, along with the United Stales Womens' gold medal effort at the recently completed World Cup, Armstrong's story should be an inspiration to us all. Armstrong's story reminds us to never give up... to never give up that fight... to never lose hope .. and to keep on that bike, no matter what type of bike that may be. This week, Armstrong is off on a celebration tour. On Monday, 20,000 fans in Boxmeer, Netherlands attended a race that honored Armstrong and his cycling comeback story. It is truly one of those achievements that we all should celebrate and remember, especially, when things appear real grim. Editor's Note: Most readers probably figured that this week's Banner column would certainly be about Barry Sanders and his decision to retire from football, thus leaving the Lions in the dust. Instead, we opted to write about a real American he o, Lance Armstrong, and not some cryaaby professional jock who would rather sulk than become the best running back to ever play the game. *Nuff said. Talk to you soon. Tony Bowne and his Grand Rapids Storm 17-and-undcr Amateur Athletic Union teammates found magic on their trip last week to Nationals in Orlando. The Storm, the only team from Michigan to qualify for this particular Nationals tournament, came in seeded 12th. With a 6-2 overall record, which included three wins in pool play, coach Jason Martin's team placed 13th out of 92 and qualified for the "Elite Eight." "We played pretty well down there (and); we got some big medals," Bowne said. Both Storm losses came against top­ ranked programs. The Illinois Warriors, a team that included a 7-6 frontliner and a eager headed to Stanford University on a basketball scholarship, finished second overall. The other team to beat the Storm, the Bloomington Red, wound up in fifth place. A guard headed to the University of Indiana starred for the Red. "(Teamwork) kept us in it," Bowne explained. "There was so much talent; there were a lot of great players out there." Martin's squad won the State tournament to qualify for Nationals. The Storm won seven games to reach the tournament. Members of the team were Wyoming Park's K'Brio Kimble, East Grand Rapids' Tom Pantlind, East Grand Rapids' John Pantlind, Forest Hills Central's Matt Lettinga, Grand Rapids Catholic Central's The Amateur Athletic Union basketball has provided three sisters with plenty of excitement during the last couple of years. Leslie, Kelsey and Jessica Crowley all Samantha and Mike Nemccek recently took part in Nationals, facing some of the best United States' fencers. The two trekked to Charlotte, N.C. for a real fencing cMnenge that was A number of area linksters have prospered and carded top scores this summer during the course of the Mizuno Junior Golf Tournament season. Those locals who have taken part include Steve Obreiter (Hastings), Katie Welton (Hastings), Kyle Kwasny (Delton), Brian Burt (Maple Valley), Pat Chaffee (Maple Valley). Andy Elliott (Lakewood), Mike Willette (Middleville) and Josh Doe (Hastings). Obreiter has competed in all seven tournament events, placing first at Grand Ledge June 18 (one under par, 71), first at the Hastings Country Club July 9 (one over par, 73), second at Mullcnhurst July 19 (three over par, 75) and third at Saranac’s Morrison Lake July 16 (one over par, 71). This summer, the tournament schedule consists of eight competitions, up from six stops in the inaugural campaign. Welton also captured a second place at Mullenhurst with a score of 95. Kwasny won a Mullenhurst with a one over par, 73. Burt carded a first at the Mullenhurst tournament with an 84 and tied for second a*. Morrison Lake with another 84. Chaffee also won a tournament title with an 83 in the C division at Morrison Lake. At Hastings Country Club, the Lion swinger had a third place, 88. Elliott scored an 85 at Willow Wood in Portland June 26, an 87 at Ionia and an 89 at Sunfield's Centennial Acres Golf Mike Booher, the golf coach at Maple Valley High School started the tournament tour so "the kids in this area could play" competitively over the summer months. The numbers and enthusiasm during the program's secor. d year show that his idea was a solid orc. This year, the Mizuno Junior Tour will award three $500 scholarships through a staged at the Charlotte Convention Center. Though neither athlete returned to Caledonia wi’h a gold medal, both came back excited and anxious to compete in the next tnj tournament. Fencing is a common bond shared between daughter, father and mother. Samantha Nemccek, 12, has improved greatly in fencing during the last couple of months. "I started getting serious two years ago (and) some time this spring, out of the blue, I began fencing against the 'big' girls," Samantha Nemccek said. At the Women's Open, Nemccek did well, finishing seventh out of 12 fencers. She followed that effort with a fourth place performance at an event Without Paying Greens Fees held at the Grand Rapids West Michigan Fencing Academy. The Grand Rapids West Michigan Fencing Academy's goal is to expose the general public and children, to fencing. Mike Nemecek is the president of the academy, located on Commerce and Wealthy in downtown Grand Rapids. At Nationals July 2-12, she competed in both her a^e group (12-and-under) and against the bigger girls (14-and-under). The experience, Nemecek said, was overwhelming. "It was really exciting; I had no idea what I was getting into," Samantha explained. "I wasn't really nervous; (but) it was really overwhelming.” To find out how, call: (800) LUNG-USA NEMECEKS random drawing. Today (Thursday, July 29) the tournament season concludes at the Lansing Country Club with a final round of play for the Mizuno junior linksters from Mid-Michigan. UWMI UMC ASOCMnOH. lunch. Winners tournaments receive trophies, runner-ups take home medals. of Brett Davidson, Grand Rapids Catholic Central's Dan Quinn, East Grand Rapids' Matt Lineberger, Grand Rapids Christian's Brandyn Heemskerk and Rockford's Keith Wura. While in Orlando, the area hoopsters had to endure a solid week of extreme heat. Bowne said the heat index there was have prospered from their AAU experiences, both on and off the courts. The three are enrolled in Thomappie Kellogg Public Schools and compete, or will compete, on the hardcourts for the Lady Trojans. Dec Crowley, mother and coach of Kelsey's 10-and-under Western Lakers* squad, says AAU ball is a love that the family shares. "Our family just loves AAU; all of the opportunities we've had (because of AAU) with our daughters," said Dee Crowley. Leslie Crowley. 14. just returned from Nationals held July 7-16, competing for the Western Lakers' 13-and-under team. The 6-2 Lakers, coached by Fred Gallcrt. placed second at the State tournament to qualify for the Nationals for a fourth consecutive season. Leslie played forward and center for the Lakers and tallied double figures in all of the games. She was team's top scorer (15.0 point norm) and best rebounder. At the AAU Nationals, the 13-and-under eagers finished seventh out of 88 teams after ending up fifth the previous two years. Kelsey Crowley, 9, trekked to Orlando for the 10-and-under AAU tourney on Saturday, July 24. The championship working primarily at point, Bowne saw significant time at shooting guard in the Storms' lineup. The two O-K White Conference rivals found being on the same time enjoyable, according to Bowne. Many college coaches attended the Nationals including Michigan State University's Tom Izzo, Michigan's Brian Ellerbee, Central Michigan University's Jay Smith, Western Michigan University's Bob Donewald. Coaches from the University of Kansas, the University of Kentucky and Duke University were also in attendance at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, according to Bowne. The AAU competition has helped Bowne to develop his overall game. "You can always work on different stuff to get better," Bowne said. "You have to play at a certain level to compete with them." game is Saturday. The 5-0 Lakers won the State title in an AAU field that included some 40 teams. It was Kelsey's second year of AAU ball and it was the team's second trip to Nationals. A guard, she scored 8 points in one Laker triumph and played a major part in distributing the ball, benefiting their overall success. Kelsey said that passing and stingy defense have given the Lakers their winning edge. "Most of the teams have commented to us about our passing," Kelsey Crowley said. "We get easy baskets from our offense and lots of steals from our press." The key to the team's success is obviously teamwork. "We're very unselfish... not wanting to score ourselves," Kelsey Crowley explained. "We'll make a lay-up instead of a jump shot." Dee Crowley says her squad is "very disciplined" and that they "run the offense and score off iL" Jessica Crowley, 17, played AAU hoops for the West Central Beasts 17and-undcr club. The Beasts, however, did not qualify this year for Nationals. Crowley was asked to play on another team in Orlando, but was already scheduled to attend the All-State Camp, so she had to decline that offer. stings Sui urday, Aui Time ■» - (/T Check In 7: 30 a.m. Wt*"**”1A®*”* *Ti*P* * * 8: 00 a.m. Cost $25 per team of three or 1 Meat ions to Hastings Area Ch 118E. Court St., Hastings, 1 Morrison Lake. The number ot participants has nearly doubled from last year's field, as 150 golfers have taken part in the traveling competitions that test a golfer's skills. There arc three boys’ divisions (A, B and C) and one girls' division (G). With each round of golf, the area athletes also a Tony Bowne Continued on page 12 Course. Willette's best scores included an 87 at Morrison Lake and a 94 at Mullenhurst. Doe managed an 83 at Willow Wood, an 83 at Mullenhurst and an 84 at receive B State Final Four the past two prep campaigns. Bowne averaged 13 points during the Storm's tournament run and contributed greatly to the team's success both passing and rebounding. With Wyoming Park's K'Brio Kimble Crowley family prospers from AAU basketball experiences Fencing keeps Nemeceks together Mizuno Golf Tournament season a swinging success commonly over 100 degrees. Still the week in Disney World was a good one for Bowne, a key contributor on the Saxon basketball teams that made it to the Class Mor* info call Jim Jensen Boys and Giris 13*15] Boys and Giris 16*18;leiaailntiIIaiUs Team Name Team Name Team Name Captain Captain Captain Phone # Phone # Phone # the while Mike and Samantha Nemecek enjoy going to the big competitions and demonstrating their fencing skills. (Photo provided) �Page 12 - The Hasltngs Banner - Thursday. July 29 1999 Local drivers post top finishes at New 96 Kenny Jacobs was able lo lead from start to finish in last Friday's All Star Circuit of Champions feature event at the New 96 Speedway. Jacobs took off from the front row in his Krincr Chevy powered Eagle Chassis and was never headed in the 20-lap event. The victory was Jacobs' third starighl a. the Lake Odessa oval. The event was delayed by a rain shower during the heat races and made the track lightening fast for the second part of the Other feature winners were Buzz Lawrence in the IMCA Mixlifieds A­ Main, Jake Meycrink (Caledonia) in the IMCA Modifieds B-Main, Todd Wohlford in the United Expresslines B-Main. Kenny Jacobs in the United Expresslincs A-Main, Mark Anderson in the Steel Stocks A-Main and Carl Forsythe (Hastings) in the Street Stocks B-Main. Scott Estep (Woodland) was third in the first heat for Street Stocks and Ben Christie (Freeport) sixth. Frank (Freeport) fourth and fifth in the second heat. In the third heat, Ben Curtis (Hastings) placed second and Donna DePew ninth. Wohlford was eighth in the A-Main feature, Thompson 10th, Estep 11 th. Sweet 14th and Christie 15th. Joe Baker (Hastings) won the second heat for IMCA Modifieds and Dan Hubble (Hastings) was eighth. Meycrink ended up fifth in the first heat. Darrell Price (Hastings) and Mike Miller (Hastings) Jason Smith scored the first main event victory of his career, winning the 25-lap finale for Sportsman cars. Al Lewis (Middleville) was a heat winner for the Sportsmans. The track will celebrate its 49th anniversary this Saturday with a three-inone program, a fireworks display and many gifts awarded to fans in attendance. Adult admission is $10, children 4-H are $5 and on-grounds auto parking is free. were sixth and seventh in the third heat race. Price was 10th in the A-Main, Meycrink 11th, Baker 12th and Miller 15th. Meycrink won the B-Main event, while Price was third and Hubble eighth. Bergakker finished second in ids heat and fourth in the feature to leap into ninth place in the season standings. Shellenbarger wound up 21st in the feature due to motor trouble. He is now 11th in Late Model points. John TerMeer finished 11th in the feature and is now 12th in the points. In the Super Late Models, Larry Dahlke Jr., Brandon Lyons, Xenny Warner and Kevin Malosh represented the Barry County area. Tournament Champs... Winners of the Thursday Bowling League's Parent/Child Tournament were Jamie VanBoven and his mother Trina Rogers. Second place went to Brandon Haines and his father John Haines. Missing from the photo is John Haines. (Photo provided) standings. The July 31st show at the Kalamazoo Speedway brings a full three-in-one program featuring NASCAR Winston Racing Series Late Models, Limited Late Models and Factory Stocks, along with the MCR Dwarf cars to the track. Admission is $10. Her father said, "She composed herself quite well." In the 12-and-under class, Samantha Nemecek was 14th out of 51 competitors, and in the 14-and-under division, she ended up 23rd out of 61. She won all of her pool bouts, but then had a two-hour wait and the "nerves kicked in." "It (competing at Nationals) gives me all the more confidence to go into higher tournaments," Samantha Nemecek said. "I like going to tournaments. They give me a lot of confidence, especially when 1 fence the older girls.” Under Mikhail Sarkisov, the U.S.S.R. champion in 1985 and a "Master Fencer," Samantha trains three times per week for two hours each session. She says "I can improve on anything," but figures she needs to "work on backing up" especially. Mike, 44, says that fencing is a sport that requires a lot of thinking and practice. Consistency, like in most other athletic endeavors, is a major KALAMAZOO SPEEDWAY... Brian Bergakker overcame his teammate Brad Shellenbarger in the Factory Stocks point standings last Saturday with a solid performance. Dahlke Jr. was 12th in the feature and is also 12th in seasonal points. Lyons was ninth in the feature, a finish that propelled him into fourth in the points. The Delton native leads the Rookie of the Year standings. Warner won his heat and took 11th in the feature event. He is now 26th in points. Malosh wound up 13th in the B feature and is currently 32nd in the point NEMECEK cont. from page 11 Randy Sweet CARTER COMES CLOSE... Travis Carter (Lake Odessa) finished third in his heat and second in his feature race at last Saturday's Lansing Club Race. In the feature. Carter fell behind because if a wreck early in the 40-lap race, but nearly caught up for a victory run. Carter's car sponsors are the Chrysler Superstore of Hastings, the Old Style Mobile Home Service in Middleville and Glass Clean in Middleville. component in determining a fencer’s success. "A lot of people can't understand it (fencing)," Mike Nemecek said. "It's difficult, unless you have some experience in iL" It was a four-peat this year for Mike Nemecek at Nationals. In the veterans' 40-and-over class, Mike placed 14th out of 50. while in Division II the Caledonia fencer finished 49th in a field of 160. Through a community education class in Lowell, Mike Nemecek started to learn the sport, along with his wife. Barb, 12 years ago. The two eventually joined the Grand Rapids Fencing Club, that had only five members at that time. Now, the family teaches classes and compete in their common activity. Fencing is always fun for the Nemeceks, but victories are more satisfying than the defeats. That is why training and setting goals are essential to the area fencers. "If you don't set goals, you won't go anywhere," Samantha Nemecek said. BERLIN RACEWAY... Former track champion Randy Sweet captured the 40-Iap feature race for Late Models last Saturday night at the Berlin Raceway, closing down the 144th year of the Berlin Fair. Sweet made shambies of the starting field by comimt from deep in the lineup, taking over thJlead on lap 16 from Greg Usher. Bob Holfcy (Gun Lake) was sixth. Jeff Terrell scored feature win No. 5 by passing race leader Gail Cobb on the ninth lap to take the 25-lap main event for Super Stocks. Bowling meeting August 2 The Hastings Women's Bowling Association fall meeting takes place Monday, Aug. 2 at the Hastings Bowl. The board of directors meet at 6:30 p.m. and association members meet at 7 p.m. Meetings for the Monday Mixers and the Award Recipients... Bowlerettes will follow. Soccer Tips... The Thomappie Kellogg Education Association sponsored games during Kiefs Day. Here, Thomappie Kellogg High School varsity soccer coach Steve Evans gives goalkeeper Paige Stiver and Nikki Meredith some instruction. Thursday Junior High award winners were (front row) Brenda Smith, David Dawson; (back row) Kris Cochrin, Cherie Hooglin and Deanna Leinaar. Missing from photo is Jimmy Dawson. (Photo provided) ♦ for the abused and neglected children in our community' ♦ Hastings Mens Softball League Stand­ (3 o Lf z L1 o turn tun e:ti t Sponsored by Hastings Athletic Boosters at the Hastings Country Club, Hastings, Michigan Saturday, August 7,1999 Shotgun Start - 8:00 am • Registration 7:30 am 4 Person Scramble • 18 Holes Cash Prizes: First Prize - $260 2nd Prize - $150 10th Prize - $150 $65.00 Per Person Includes Green Fees for 18 Holes of Golf. Riding Cart, and Lunch This year’s event will include a... Hole In One Contest to win a 1 year lease on a 2000 Dodge Neon Sponsored by Hastings Chrysler Dodge Super Store. Other events will include Skins Game, Putting Contest and Great Door Prizes Pan ecds h til go to help build a nrn Hastings High School soccer field complex For reservations and sign up contact the Hastings Country Club Pro Shop, or call the pro shop at 616-945-2756 ings A League Olde Towne Tavern A’s ........................... 10-2 Carpenter Plumbing .................................. 9-4 Blarney Stone (Black)............................... 9-4 Blarney Stone (Mad Dawgs).................. 8-5 No Preference Towing............................... 5-6 Dairy Queen/Truc Value ........................ 1-11 Gale Plumbing ..................... -................. 1-11 B League Varney Construction ................................ 10-2 Jarman/Lydy Builders................................8-3 Hastings Mfg...................................................8-3 TNR................................................................. 7-7 Newton Well Service.................................. 6-6 Olde Towne Tavern Boys.......................... 2-8 Complete Lawn Care................................ 1-13 Home Run Leaders - C. Hcrringa 15, S. Hubbert 12, R. Taylor 11, T. Lubtz 10, T. Wilder 10, E. Carr 10. Last Week’s Results TNR 7, Jarman/Lydy 0; TNR 4, Lawn Care 4; Newton 21, Lawn Care 16; OTT A’s 27, Mad Dawgs 21; Mad Dawgs 18, No Pref. Towing 4; Blarney Stone (Black) 18, No Pref. Towing 5; Dairy Queen/Truc Val­ ue 7, Gale Plumb. 0; Blarney Stone (Black) 10, Dairy Queen 0; Carpenter Plumb 7. Gale Plumb 0. This Week’s Games Thursday, July 29 - 6:30, OTT A’s vs. Blarney Stone (Black); 7:30, Dairy Queen/Truc Value vs. Mad Dawgs; 8:30, No Pref Towing vs. Gale Plumb. Friday, July 30 - 6:30. Carpenter Plumb vs. Dairy Queen; 7:30, Jarman'Lydy vs. Newton Well Service; 8:30, Jarman/Lydy vs. Newton Well Service. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 29. 1999 - Page 13 NMI The fair also included chills and thrills A rodeo clown demonstrates a trick with his bull whip. This cowgirl makes a sharp turn in the Barrel Racing event staged at the Barry County Fair. Cal Casey starts his ride in the Bull Riding competition at last Wednesday's grandstand Rodeo event Miranda proved that flat track racing is not just for the boys. On his back, this cowboy shows some real skill in the Brone Riding event Team Roping dazzled the Barry County Fair crowd and these cowboys show us the reasons why. True speed is shown here on turn three ol the flat track racing event. It wasn't just tractors, as trucks also tried to pull their weight at last week's fair spectacle. A collision of five is shown here from the Demolition Derby action. On your marks... get set... go... flat track racers anxiously await their course. A Grand Time at the Fair. With such events as the Professional Rodeo. Flat Track Racing, the Tractor Pull and the Demolition Derby, many fans flocked the Barry County Fairgrounds the second part of last week tc take in some thrilling athletic events. Here is a look back at some ol the images that helped to make the 147th Barry County Fair full of fun and super successful. (Photos by Perry Hardin) Smoke and dirt fly during the Barry County Fair Tractor Pull. �4-Hers.Win Awards At Betsy Steensma and the grand champion Individual lamb, with buyer Allied Trucking. and Zack Coenen. (back row. row. from left) Mike Broadhurst, left) Jessica Broadhurst, Jacob Cary and the grand champion | Individual pig. which These 4-Hers took top prizes with sheep, (from left) Mailorie Brodbeck. Betsy Steensma. and Ashley Barcroft Ashley: Barcroft art the grand champion pen k^nb. with buyer Dr. Scott Bloom. Dairy winners were Lacey Chase, and Tyler Eaton. Not plctured:Clalr Scholton. and Chad Lettinga These are the Communications winnersl (from left) Arthur Chupp Chdd Lettinga and the grand champion dairy cow. which brought more than $6,200 from several local supporters. <C( Seth Hl and th grand Amy Pennington and the Iambi cass, i buyer beef car­ cass. with Mike representing Plumb's. These 4-Hers won big with swine, (front row. from left) John Mater. Katie Wleringa, and Mindy Newton, (back row. from left) Amy Dykstra. Holly Corson. Ashley Hannar. David Wilson, and Cary Middlebush. Show of Champions winners Chartsle Powers (left) and Alelsna Miller. Top winners In the Non Livestock. Outstanding category, (front row. from left) David Goodpaster, Henry Chupp, Arthur Chupp. Jonathan Rodriguez. Kathy Seese. and Mailorie Brodbeck. (middle row. from left) Virginia Councilman, Ryan Bowyer. Michael Hoskins. Shannon Bankowskl. Chelsle Passmore. Casey Barton. Jamie Brodbeck. Jordan Rodgers, and Rachel Alaniez. (back row. from left) Abby Weeks. Ashley Barcroft, Caleb Oosterhouse. Alecia Holst, Robert Graham. Jacob Rohe. Jessica Broadhurst. Samantha VanderSloot. Danielle Hoskins. Alice Trout, and Ashley Carr. Best of Breed and Reserve winners for rabbits, (front row . from left) Eric Dettmann. Jared Lindberg. Rachel Soper, (middle row. from left) Amanda Becktel. Amber Harthy, Willie Case. Jennifer Yec Samantha Harthy. Casey Barton, and Jamy Cross, (back row. from left) Holly Shannon. Debbie We Diana Mertau. Kyle Holst. Tom Pettman. Alecia Holst. Samantha Stephenson. Ashliegh VanKempen. Samantha VanderSloot. l MainStreet Savings Rank Hastings • Grand Ledge Lake Odessa • Charlotte Coleman Agency 312 S. Court Street, Hastings 945-3412 Plumb’s ValuwRite Weltons 902 W. State Street, Hastings 945-4921 401 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-5352 King’s Music Center Electronics & Appliances 130 W. State Street, Hastings 945-4284 Bill Seif Chevy - Buick 1345 S. Hanover, Hastings 945-2425 , Bosley Pharmacy Miller Real Estate 118 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings 945-3429 149 W. State Street, Hastings 945-5182 National Bank of Hastings J.L. Schwartz Agency Businesses Suppo Seif Chevrolet & GEO Caledonia Dreisbach Pontiac Olds • GMC Truck 632 E. Main, Caledonia 891-8104 328 N. Michigan, Hastings 948-8000 Staff Mark Temporary and Direct Placements 725 W. State St., Suite B, Hastings 948-8555 Citizens L.L.C. Main Plant: 870 S. Main Vermontville 517-726-0514 Kent Oil & Propane Co. M-66 at South Village Limits 735 S. Durkee, Nashville 852-9210 State Bank of Caledonia 497 Arlington, Middleville 795-3302 303 Arlington, Middle’lile 795-3361 627 E. Main, Caledonia 891-8113 Dean’s NAPA Fillmore Equipment, Inc. Railroad Street Mill 122 N. Jefferson Street, Hastings 948-9696 2900 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9526 241 W. State Street, Hastings 945-3437 (Formerly Farmers Feed Sendee) 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings 945-9926 Eaton Federal Savin; Bank 109 S. Main, Nashville 852-1830 Maple Valley Impleme 735 Sherman, Nashville 852-1910 FlexFab 102 Cook Road, Hastings 945-2433 1843 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings ______ ____ - Pastoor’s Family Mark 1045 Arlington, Middleville 795-7019 Caledonia Rent All 9800 Cherry Valley Avenue SE, Caledoi 891-0050 �999 Barry County Fair Barry County Fair animal sale breaks records David Wilson and the grand champion pig carcass, wrth buyer Dr. Jetfery Chopman represented by Ann Wilson. Holly Corson and the grand champion pen pig, with buyer 3 & R Excavating. ontinued growing support from C businesses and individuals across Barry County again has resulted in the biggest large animal sale ever. The sale this year netted an estimated $269,375 to local 4Hcrs, who raised steers, lambs and hogs. Included in this figure is $6,200 for a gal­ lon of milk produced by this year’s grand champion dairy cow. Last year's sale resulted in $256,690 being raised. There were 48 head of lambs sold, with $2.24/lb. being die average per pound price with $12,929.25 the total in sales. The champion lamb was shown by Betsy Steensma of Middleville; reserve champion and champion by Ashley Barcroft of Hast­ ings; reserve champion pen. Jennifer Wasikowski of Middleville; and champion carcass lamb. Seth Higbee of Nashville. There were 96 head of beef sold this year for an average of $l.25/lb. This brought in a total of $142,537. The top winners were champion steer. Kenny Harrison of Middleville Clovers; reserve champion steer. Missy Hutchings of Bellevue; and champion carcass steer. Amy Pennington of Nashville. Chad Lettinga of Wayland showed the grand champion cow. that netted the gallon of milk. There were 224 head of hogs sold at SI.90/lb. average. This brought in total sales of $107,709. The top winners were champion market hog, Cary Middlebush of Middleville; reserve champi­ on hog and champion pen. Holly Corson of Freeport; reserve champion pen. Ashley Hannar of Dowling; and champion carcass hog. David Wilson of Hastings. Rather than feed out large animals, some 4-Hers choose lighter weight projects. Six years ago a small animal sale was developed for those youngsters, and it has grown every year. Continued on page 16 Meet the Best of Show Non-Lrvestock winners, (front row. from left) David Goodpaster, Chelsie Passmore, Arthur Chupp, Samantha Harthy. and Amanda Harthy. (back row, from le*t) Kathy Seese, Jordan Rodgers. Amy Castongray, Mike Hoskins. Angie Booth, and John Shannon. Cat winners who performed purrfeetty are (front row. from left) Jamy Cross. Nichole Voistromer, and Abbie Kimmel, (back row. from left) Ryan Bowyer, Katie Smith, and Jessica Julius These kid's took top honors in the dog competition, (front row. from left) Chanda Archambeau. (back row. from left) Chad Snell. Erica Hubka, and Daria Stutzman. Not pictured: Amber Steorts. Bethany Steorts, Amy Rudnik. Lucas Laubaugh, Lindsay Laubaugh, and Kendra Demand. These 4-Hers took nome top trophies showing goats, (front row. from left) Jessica Stortz. Jennifer Curtis, and Sean Curtis, (back iow, from left) Alissa Tietz, Aletsha Miller, ord Tiffany Betz. He e are this year's horse winners! (front row, from left) Marissa Wieringa. Hfltary Broun.. Leanne Pratt, and Jennifer McDaniel, (back row. from left) Chelsie Passmore, Amy Songer, Rachelle Heacock. Atesse Nichols, and Courtney Barnard. Not pictured is Leah Overmire. ailS These are the robblt winners! (front row. from left) Henry Chupp. Jared Lindberg, and Rachel Soper, (middle row. from left) Amanda Becktel. Samantha Harthy. Casey Barton, and Jamy Cross (back row. from left) Diana Mertau. Kyle Holst. Willie Case. Thom Detlmann. Samantha VanderSloot. and Bnttaney Fritz. Meet the top Cavy winners! (from left) Chad Snell. Danielle Hoskins, and Jamy Cross. Beet winners included (front row. from left) Kelly Wilson, and Brian Springer, (back row, from left) An ry Dykstra. Kenny Harrison, and Missy Hutchings. Bryonno Misner took top honors in the Performing Arts competition at the Talent Show. g 4-H Youth Prog Eye & E.N.T. Specialists, P.C. Kimbe-ly Norris, MD • David Harrell, MD Michael Nosanov, MD 915 Larry Neil Farm Bureau Insurance 333 W. State Street, Hastings 945-3443 or 1-800-564-1454 WBCH 100.1 W. Green St., Halting. * 945-3888 Chrysler Superstore of Hastings 1455 W. State Street, Hastings 945-9383 Manpower Temporary Services Delton Hardware, Rental & Outdoor Power Equipment Lyons Septic Tank Pumping 127 N. Market Street, Hastings 948-3000 102 N. Grove & 126 Orchard, Delton 623-5455 • 623-4099 3305 W. Quimby, Hastings 945-5379 Electric Motor Service Buckland Insurance Agency Union Bank 119 W. State Street, Hastings 945-3414 Main Office: 933 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa 374-3278 Burnham Insurance Group Jerry’s Tire & Auto Service Gavin Chevrolet Buick - Pontiac 226 N. Church Street, Hastings 945-9568 1413 2nd Street, Lake Odessa 374-8896 938 N. Middleville Road (M-37). Middleville Ritsema Trailer Sales Hastings City Bank Tom’s Market 400 S. Middleville Road, Hastings 948-8335 150 W. Court Street, Hastings 945-2401 241 E. State Road, Hastings 945-5372 S&S Farm Market Dan Valley Excavating MacLeod Chiropractic 987 Grand Rapids Street, Middleville 795-9321 138 W. Center Street, Hastings 948-3170 S. Middleville Road (M-37), Middleville 795-9758 Arby’s 911 W. State Street, Hastings 948-9210 1569 Bedford Road, Hastings 945-5113 11260 Sprague Rd., Delton 623-5115 Pennock Hospital 1009 W. Green Street, Hasting* 945-3451 795-3318 •■ail J Graphics �Page 16 - The Haslings Banner - Thursday. July 29. 1999 County Board approves animal control ordinance revisions by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Bany County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday approved changing the county's Animal Control Enforcement Or­ dinance, effective immediately. "Most of it (the ordinance) is the same," said Commissioner Clare Tripp, who chairs the Central Services Committee, which oversees animal control. Probably one of the biggest changes is the state requiring the county to provide for dog license expirations at the owner's option: either on the last day of the expiration month of the dog’s current rabies vaccination every year or the last day of the expiration month of the dog's current rabies vaccination every third year. Another change in the ordinance involves switching the penalty for an ordinance vio­ lation from a misdemeanor, a minor of­ fense against the law, »o a civil infraction. "A lot of counties are changing this... It will free up court time, for one thing," Tripp said. "We ran it past the prosecutor and he thought it was a good idea." She said the change makes the penalty more like a traffic ticket. However, the ordinance still reads that those guilty of a civil infraction shall pay a fine of not more than $500 or shall be im­ prisoned in the county jail for up to 90 days or both. Tripp also noted that the county is re­ sponsible for (animal) control, not shelter­ ing dogs, so the term "County Animal Control Facility" is used in the oniinance. Commissioner Rod Goebel suggested adding a word to the part of the ordinance that says "it shall be unlawful for any dog at any time to attack or bite a person." The board approved changing the sentence to: "it shall be unlawful for any dog at any time to attack or bite a law-abiding person." Any loyal dog is going to defend its master," Goebel said, "and if the master is being assaulted, I don't think our ordinance should sanction penalizing the pet owner further beyond the assault" or give the attacker a means to take legal action against the victim. The ordinance was approved on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Robert Wenger was Punting? Call the experts... J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 absent. In other business Tuesday morning, the board: • Adopted a "Hostage/Gunman Policy" and "Court Closure Due to Weather Policy," both drafted by the County Trial Court, to provide for the safety of employees and visitors. • Approved rezoning property in Section 6 of Orangeville Township from a genera) commercial district (C-1) to a two-family, low density multiple-family and residential district (R-3). Louis Bartz requested the change to allow four apartment buildings to be constructed adjacent to the channel, across from the laundromat on Marsh Road. The area is served by public sewer and Tripp said other apartments are nearby. "It's a nice area along the river," she said. • Heard John Fehsenfeld of Hastings speak during the public comment segment, suggesting that the County Board go on record supporting night meetings for the next two years — the length of a commis­ sioner's term. 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The quali­ fied candidate must possess one to two years’ experience in receiving inspection or qual­ ity testing and one to two years' experience with computers. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor One of the most difficult proposals to comprehend on the Barry County special election ballot next Tuesday (Aug. 3) is the request to pre-determine for six years how state allocated millage should be spread to 14 area townships, county government and the Barry Intermediate School District Hastings Charter and Rutland Charter townships and the City cf Hastings are not eligible for that millage. Michigan's constitution guarantees that seven mills are to be divided among the other units each year. A Tax Allocation Board has to meet ev­ ery year to decide how that millage should be distributed, unless voters agree to freeze the distribution of allocated millage for a specific number of years. Some officials have said it's a big hassle and an extra ex­ pense to get the Allocation Board together every year and having a fixed millage en­ hances governmental units' budget plan­ ning because they know what funding they can expect County voters next week will be asked to establish the distribution of the seven mills as 5.87 mills for the county, 1 mill for townships and .13 mill for the interme­ diate school district. Whether or not voters say yes, they will still have to pay the allocated millage, but the August proposal will let them deter­ mine if they want to freeze the distribution rate to the local units from 2000 through 2005. 'fhe rales were recently approved by the Tax Allocation Board, which will not have to meet yearly if voters pass the pro­ posal. If the fixed millage passes, county tax­ payers collectively will be paying an esti­ mated $1,267,951 more in taxes during the first year that the distribution becomes ef­ fective, according to a chart of millage re­ duction fractions and taxable value for 1999. However, County Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough notes that the full mil­ lage rates would be subject to the 2000 because the additional revenue gained from the fixed millage varies according to each township's taxable value. For instance, Yankee Springs Township could receive an additional $49,418, according to an esti­ mate. Meanwhile, Maple Grove Township could get only about $2,735 extra. Other townships may receive the follow­ ing estimated gains: Assyria, $6,098; Bal­ timore, $3,121; Bany, $14,175; Carlton, $7,133; Castleton, $5,549; Hope, $15, Got a Story Idea? Give us a call at 945-9554 574; Irving, $12,411; Johnstown, $9,893; Orangeville, $20,870; Prairieville, $18,127; Thomappie. $24,642; and Wood­ land, $6,229. The reason the county, townships and in­ termediate school districts will have the po­ tential for more revenue if the fixed millage passes is because the state’s Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment has eroded the seven allocated mills because of inflation. By approving the fixed mills, it's like start­ ing over because the millage is restored to original levels with permission from vot­ ers. Even if voters approve the fixed millage, Scarbrough noted that governmental units and the intermediate school district do not have to levy the maximum amount of mil­ lage if they don't need iL Currently, because of inflation, the one mill allocated to townships has been rolled back to less than that in all units and has even dwindled down to 0.6012 in Yankee Springs Township. But if voters say "yes," the one mill is restored, but will gradually diminish according to the rale of inflation. That’s why the local chapter of the Michi­ gan Townships Association and the Town­ ship Supervisors' Association are support­ ing approval of the August proposal for the fixed millage rates, according to Justin Cooley, who chairs the Allocation Bead and the supervisors' group. supervision. The qualifications of successful candidates will include a high degree of initiative and interest in continuous improvement, ability to problem solve ability to work in a team Other fair winners this year include: Best of Show Non Livestock project winners: David Goodpaster, Ben Mann. Ryan Buursta, David Rumsey. Jim Coenen, Nick Roskan, Jessie Anderson, Tom Newton, Kai Haines, Betsy Steensma, Daria Stutzman, Angela Booth, Amy Cas­ tonguay. Jenny Wasikowski. Amy Pen­ nington, Jordan Rodgers, Tim Rumsey, Cloc Fisher, Gwen Jeurink. Kalialin Fisher, Carole Castonguay. Kalialin Fisher, Zachary Swank, Gwen Jeurink. Adam Guy, Michael Hoskins, Brandy Ojala, Katie Wieringa, Maria Armstrong, Jim Cocnen. Kathy Seese, Heather Lam­ bert, Kristen Pufpraff, Andrew Burns, Jared Lindberg, Shannah Fisher, Tiffany Tietz, Adam Guy, Kristen Pettit. Jessica Ander­ son, Karine Norton. Whitley Bremer, Leah Overmire, Amy Schiedel, Karianna Kozan, Debbie Walker, Laura Traverse, Zach Coenen, Jim Cocnen, Arthur Chupp, Amy Schiedel. Karine Norton, Amanda Rumsey, Dustin Meriau, Nick Barker, Jeremy Dunn, J’Amy Cross, Kellie Hicks, Christi Cas­ tonguay, Anna Castonguay, Wyatt Schroeder, Amber Harthy, Josh Anderson, Ellen Pike, Chelsea Passmore, Zachary Suank. Carolyn Ehmry, Heather Lambert, Torn Newton, Angie Dingeldine and Abby Kimmel. These 4-H winners will compete at the state fair Carole Castonguay, Chelsie Passmore, Brittany Fritz, Kristen Pufpaff, Benjamin Stenger, and Amy Castonguay. Dog winners were: Darla Stutzman, Er­ ica Hubka, Lindsay Laughbaugh, Chanda Archambeau, Chad Snell, Amber Steorts, Bethany Steorts, Amy Rudnik Lucas Laubaugh, Molly Wallace and Kendra Dc- mond. You worked long and hard for your money. Isn’t it time to protect what you earned??? environment and commitment to high standards. Salary will be commensurate with experience. FREE Long-Term Care Workshop Productkm/Maintenance Supervisor for its third shift operation. The qualified candi­ date must possess a minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in both light duty and Protect yourself, your family, and your assets against the heavy-duty assembly along with a strong background with knowledge of PLC’s. unnecessary and often times unexpected events that happen in The qualifications of the successful candidates will include a high degree of initiative and interest in continuous improvement, ability to problem solve, ability to work in a team environment and commitment to high standards. Salary will be commensurate with experience. care needs. Learn about misconceptions of Medicare and Medicaid coverage. The workshop will be held August 5 in the Community Room The Viking Corporation provides an excellent benefit package, which includes compaI ny paid health, dental, life benefits and a company sponsored 401K plan. of MainStreet Savings Bank, Hastings. Seating is limited. To reserve your scat, contact Terry Bobo of OakCrest Financial Terry Bobo Account Executive Group at 948-2122 or 1-800-670-7403. Interested individuals may submit a resume and cover letter to: The Viking Corporation. Attention: Human Resources Manager. 210 North Industrial Park Road. Hastings. MI 49058 EOE/M/F/D Communications winners were. Arthur Chupp, J’Amy Cross, Lindy Jacobs, and Amanda Becktel. The overall grand cham­ pion was IAmy Cross who rccieved a sav­ ings bond. # Cavy winners were: Danielle Hoskins, Lori Ann Dewitt, Lisa De Witt. J’Amy Cross and Chad Snell. Horse winners were: Charlsic Powers, Chelsea Passmore. Courtney Barnard, Amy Songer, Wyatt Schoder, Whitley Bremmer, Josh Anderson, Jennifer McDaniel, Alesse Nichols, Hillory Braun, Rachel Presley. Elizabeth Vandertom, Darcy Alderink. Lindsey Erb, Leanna Pratt and Jill Marlow. Goat winners included: Aliesha Miller. Alissa Tietz, Ben Barry. Dcann Weeks, Latham Duckworth, Amber Dingledine, Jennifer Curtis, Jessica Stortz, Tiffany Ti­ etz, Sean Curtis and Ben Barry. Beef winners were: Amy Dykstra, Jen­ nifer Dunn, Wyatt Schroder, Kelly Wilson, Brian Springer, Kenny Harrison, and Missy Hutchins. Poultry winners included: Ryan Haase, Jessica Broadhurst, Chad Miller, Angie Booth, Jacob Rohe, Zack Coenen and Sirens Miller. Turkey winners were: Mike Broadhurst Ben Stenger, Andy Tobias, Angie Booth, and Jerry Miller. Duck winners were: Jacob Rohe, Chad Miller and Andy Tobias. Pheasant winners included: Andy Tobias, Andy Champion. Jerry Miller and Jacob Rohe. Sheep winners were: Betsy Steensma, Ashley Barcroft, Mailorie Brodbeck. Levi Byington. Jenny Wasikowski and John Sheely. _ Dairy winners were: Chad Lettinga, Claire Scholten, Lacey Chase, Alicia Bruinsma, Jessie Chase and Jolene Griffin. Cat winners included: J'Amy Cross, Ryan Bowyer, Lisa Dewitt, Rechel Volstromcr, Nichole Volstromer, Rachel Me­ ter, Stephanie France, Bobbie Miller, Katie Smith, Jessica Julius, Abbie Kimmel, James Dewitt and Lori Ann Dewitt. Rabbit winners included: Samantha Van­ derSloot. Brittany Fritz, Amanda Eddy. J’Amy Cross, Jared Lindberg, Elizabeth Kruko, Rachel Soper. Samantha Harthy, Samantha Stephenson, Thom Dcttman, Amanda Becktel, Casey Barton, Eric Dcttman, Ashleigh Vankempen, Diana Meriau, Alecia HolsL Amber Harthy, Jes­ sica Robinson, Katelyn Binkowski, Holly Shannon. Jesse Cecil. Samantha Vander­ Sloot. Amanda Fifelski. Amanda Becktel. Dustin Meriau. Henry Chupp and Kyle our lives. Learn what long-term care is and costs concerning long-term Headlee currently has reduced the coun­ ty's original 5.87 mills to 4.8938 mills, according to the county equalization office. Intermediate School District millage has been reduced from . 13 mill to . 1139 for the same reason in 1999. Allocated millage for individual townships, rather than being one mill, now ranges from .6012 to .8863. The state constitution amendment re­ quires voter approval before millage rales can be restored to their original levels when the Headlcc tax rollback kicks in. Last November, county voters defeated a fixed allocated millage proposal that would have given townships an additional .23 mill and the intermediate school district a slight increase while reducing the county's millage. Now the Tax Allocation Board is asking for the original fixed millage rale that vot­ ers first approved back in 1984 and again in 1990 in hopes that those amounts might have a better chance to win approval from voters, Cooley has said. When the last fixed millage expired, vot­ ers in 1996 turned down the opportunity to freeze the millage distribution at those lev­ els for another six years. Voters also said "no" to a three year fixed rate. Serving on the Tax Allocation Board, in addition to Cooley arc Tom Mohler, Jeff MacKenzie, Susan VandeCar, Nancy Boersma and David Jasperse. Barry County Fair animal sale breaks records continued from page 15 Production Supervisor for its second shift operation. The qualified candidate must pos­ sess a minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in light and heavy duty assembly and attempt was deemed unsuccessful and fewer members of the public attended the ses­ sions. Voters will be asked to ‘fix’ state allocated millage for six years enues," Scarbrough stressed. The county alone stands to gain an addi­ tional $1.06 million if the fixed millage passes, according to an estimate. Additional millage for the Bany Interme­ diate School District could be about $11,123. if voters say yes. The total cost to individual taxpayers will depend on the township of residency Only 10 Minutes from Gun lake & 4 Minutes from Hastings county government. "Night meetings may encourage addi­ tional candidates to consider public ser­ vice," he said. The last time the county experimented with night meetings, when a different group of commissioners were in office, the Approval will bring in $1.26 million more in taxes rollback fraction, which could slightly re­ duce that amount. "Taxable values for 2000 have not been projected, so these figures are an estimate of possible increases in rev­ GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE meetings and to evaluate the merits of evening meetings in relation to daytime meetings," he said. The County Board is the only elected public body that does not meet in the evening, Fehsenfeld said. "As a result, the majority of county residents are shut out of meaningful participation in the affairs of Registered Rcprcscntativc/Securities offered through Signet or Investors. Inc.. Member NASD. S1PC Insurance products offered through Signator FINANCIAL GKOUP Insurance Agency. Inc., an affiliate of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company 629 W. State Street • Hastings Holst. Pocket Pet winners were: Kendra Demond. Josh Anderson. Scan Curtis, A.J. Weyeman, Ben Stonger and Ryan Bowyers. Swine winners were: Amy Dykstra, Katie Wieringa, Mindy Newton. John Mater. Keri MiddleBush. Holly Corson. Ashley Hanner and David Wilson. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 29. 1999 - Page 17 Choice of schools broadened, more funds approved by Mary Warner Staff Writer Area school districts will have additional funds to work with this coming school year. Gov. John Engler has signed into law a bill giving districts across the state an ad­ ditional $44 per student in stale aid. The law also provides additional funding for districts by changing the way student enrollments arc determined The same bill also broadens the choices parents have of what school districts their children will attend, depending on decisions made by local school boards. Delton Kellogg will receive an extra $93,192 in school aid. That amount had al­ ready been included as revenue in the dis­ trict's recently passed budget, because the Michigan Legislature had already approved the allocation and the bill was waiting the governor's signature. Hastings will receive approximately $189,000 in additional aid. The board did not include that amount in the 1999-2000 budget. Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the administration and board will be looking at how to best spend the additional funds. "We had a list of things in the budget we weren't able to do" that are being consid­ ered, he said. Already, he said, the district has been able to order more textbooks than originally anticipated. "It's fair to say that this money will en­ able us to do some things for young people that will really be a plus." The Hastings district is also expecting an estimated $38,500 extra in state aid in 1999-2000 as a result of a change in the way students are counted to determine the amount of per-pupil stale aid. Previously, enrollment counts from February of the previous school year and September of the current school year were combined in a 60/40 split to determine how many students were enrolled. Sixty percent of students enrolled in September and 40 percent of students enrolled the pre­ vious February wae added together to come up with a total figure. The new law allows students to be counted in a 75/25 split. Seventy-five per­ cent of students enrolled in September and 25 percent of students enrolled the previous February will be added together to obtain a total number of students receiving stale aid for the current school year. According to Todd Mora, business man­ ager for the Hastings district, "if the school district counted 100 students in the fall and 90 in the spring, under the old plan they would have 96 students total. Under the new plan, they'd have 97 and a half stu­ dents." Mora said the change has been pushed by school districts because they have more students in September than February due to mid-year dropouts, transfers and other rea­ sons, and districts are "penalized" with the February count. Schools must provide enough staff and programs to provide for the higher fall enrollment, he said, and must still maintain that staff and pro­ gramming in mid-year despite decreased en­ rollment. The changed method of counting students allows districts to be "that much closer to what they actually have to budget for and provide services for," Mora said. The third change, a broadening of the schools of choice program, may not have that much impact locally, according to Schoessel. The change allows students attending one school district to attend a neighboring school district that physically borders their district, even if that district is not in the same intermediate school district. Previously, the schools of choice law al­ lowed students to attend any school within an intermediate school district. However, in both the current legislation and original legislation, individual school districts could choose whether they partici­ pated in the schools of choice program. With the original legislation, schools had to "opt out" of the program if they did not want to allow transfers in or out of their district. Hastings opted out, and instead chose to enter into an informal agreement with Del­ ton Kellogg, the only other members of the Barry ISD, to allow students to transfer back and forth without conforming to the usual provisions of the student transfer pol­ icy. With the new provision allowing trans­ fers into and out of contiguous districts, school boards do not have to opt out, but can simply do nothing and thus not be a part of the program. If districts do decide they will accept stu­ dents from contiguous districts, Schoessel said, they have to make public the exact amount of spaces available for each grade level by a certain date every year. That date this year is a mere two weeks away, Aug. 13. Parents would have to apply for trans­ fers by Aug. 28. While the Hastings School Board has a special meeting Friday, when the new leg­ islation is likely to be discussed, the dis­ trict will probably decide not to participate, Schoessel said. (The meeting is at noon in the middle school conference room.) The requirements for posting the number of spaces available is "a lot of hassle," Congressman Nick Smith The tax cuts... We heard a lot of spin during the tax cut debate last week. The fact is that Congress faced a stark c'roice between two visions of government. The first is tax and spend - the standard approach in Washington. The sec­ ond is the idea that government should be as small as it can be consistent with its legitimate functions. The tax cut bill, passed over staunch opposition, puts us on the path to smaller, more efficient govern­ ment. These competing views produce frequent clashes. When 1 came into Congress in 1993, the first budget by the President and Democratic majority called for sharply higher spending, a government take-over of our health care system, and the largest tax increase in U.S. history. They did eventual­ ly pass that $280 billion tax increase, though it did not receive a single Republi­ can vole in the House or the Senate. That money was used to grow government. Four and a half years ago, the Republican took the majority by stressing the opposite approach to governing. The first thing we did was enact a rescission bill that reduced expenditures. Since then, wc have held down the growth of expenditures despite some bitter complaints. As a result, we now have the first federal budget surpluses in a generation. The conflict came up again in this year's budget. The President proposed $100 bil- Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. Let Us... QUOTE YOUR WORK! Call the printers at... J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 Hastings, Michigan lion of fee and other tax increases. Along with that, he proposed $100 billion of new government programs over and above the discretionary spending caps enacted in 1997. The congressional Budget Resolu­ tion. which 1 helped write as a member of the Budget Committee, was far more frugal and called for a tax cut which we will even­ national economy than ever before. It is only appropriate that Washington discipline itself and give back some of the money. The tax bill is a start, but it must be accompa­ nied with paying down the debt. tually accomplisn. Some have suggested that wc pay down the debt instead of cut taxes. This view has merit if I thought that the government would do that. But who believes that Wash­ ington politicians won’t spend the money? It really stretches credibility to imagine that Congress can have in its possession huge amounts of money and use it to pay down debt without diverting most of it to pet pro­ Schoessel said. "If you don't have to do it, why do it?" "We've pretty much been releasing and receiving students for the last few years (anyway)," he said. Also, he said, being locked into accept­ ing a certain number of transfer students might lead to overcrowding. "If we, for instance, say we're going to take five students at the fourth grade level, because based on our projections we have room for five students, then lo and behold, wc have several families move in that have several fourth-graders, then we may be loading classes up more than we want to." According to Don Wotruba, assistant di­ rector of government relations for the Michigan Association of School Boards, the possible overloading of classrooms is not the only concern school districts have with the newest legislation. "This law says (school districts) have to agree with border­ ing districts on who pays for special educa­ tion." According to a memo by Art E11L of the Michigan Department of Education, "if a district enrolls a special education pupil under this section, the district must have a written agreement with the resident district concerning the provision of a free appropri­ ate public education, including an agree­ ment on the responsibility for the payment of added costs associated with the pupil's programs and services." Without such an agreement, even if a district receives the special education stu­ dent's allocated state aid, additional costs for educating special cd students may have to be borne by the school district and in­ termediate school district where the student is attending. That could piay havoc with school district and intermediate district budgets. And that might lead to those dis­ tricts refusing to admit the special ed stu­ dent, which could lead to lawsuits by those students charging discrimination. Also, districts whose residents are fund­ ing special education through millages might wind up paying for students whose parents are out of district and don't pay as much special education millage in the other district. And districts offering special educa­ tion programs that are particularly popular may see an influx of students. Schoessel said the expanded choice op­ tion may also disenfranchise parents who move their children to neighboring districts but cannot vote in those districts' school elections. "They can go to the school board meeiings and express their opinion, but they LOST STREAM MAR FOUND AND RESTORED going to be moving shortly to the re­ quested district, or if "unusual circum­ stances indicate the welfare of the student will be improved by a transfer to another school district." Generally, transfer requests not affected by the Delton/Hastings informal choice agreement have been denied if they are strictly for the convenience of parents; See SCHOOL FUNDS, cont. page 18 The recently published STREAM MAP Of MICHIGAN resembles another fish. map-known lo Perms’/vans anglers Michigan is loaded with great fishing waters...many <»f them owlookcd. From the AnSable Riser to all of the Great hikes tributaries to the Pen- Marquette River.,.thousands of miles of streams, lake* and risers are uow ensy-to-locate on one map. Professor Higlx-e's Stream Map of Michigan is lhe first and only highly detailed map of its kind. This new 4 foot by 4 foot color mop shows virtually all of the 35,000 miles oF Michigan streams & lakes STREAMS ou lx>th peninsulas . was completed m 1965 after a thirty-year effort by Howard Higbee, a former Perm State Professor Professor Higbee succeeded m creating a map of the hqhest detail possfcle a map that shows every stream and lake He panstalongly plotted by hand, the location of 45.000 miles of streams onto a 3 x 5 foot map I The map sold extremely we#--unti I1 was lost several years after it first RAVE REVIEWS i appeared m pnnt. Incredibly, the printer entrusted with the origmal drawing and prrtng plates, declared bankruptcy, ’It is amanngty detailed and names some creeks in the Mohawk Valley that cant even be found on topographic then carelessly hauled Higbee’s 30 Bany LS D will receive sealed bid proposals from qualified contractors for the partial remodeling of the existing building located at 555 Wesl6 Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan. Estimated cost of the proj­ ect is $144,218 Bids will be received at the Bany LS D office located at 535 West Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 7:30 p.m. 'ocal time. Monday. August 9. 1999. Bids will be opened and read publicly years of work to a landfl at that time. All bids will be evaluated after the bid opening copies under lock and key The lew remaining dog eared copies became a pnzed fisherman's posses- Sion. Professor Higbee was offered $400 tor one of he last maps. And slate agencies were forced to keep their Experts told Professor Higbee that . maps.’ John Pitanes OBSERVER-D'SPATCH-Utica ’Kyoi/ie looking for the most definitive maps ever created depicting every single creek, river, stream, pond and lake .then 'Professor Higbee's Stream Maps' are wthout Questions regarding design and drawing specification intent ate to be directed to Mr. Thomas S Mohler. Barry LSD. 535 West Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan 49058-1038. Phone 616-945-9545 Extension 11 after July 3Uth. 1999 The owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, accept a bid other than the low bid and waive formalities, irreg­ ularities and/or errors in the bid proposals which they feel to be in their reprints were impossfole. because the own best interest the map Holdrig an updated map. •ff is m showing where to find Howard said. 1 never thought rd kve to out-of-the-way trout streams that makes the map such a treasure to the fisherman. Joe Gordon • TRIBUNE-DEMOCRATJohnstown board main criteria for allowing transfers out of the district. Transfers are allowed if the stu­ dent wants lo complete his/her senior year in the same school, if a student wants to take advantage of programs not available in his or her home district, if the student is It is estimated that 10% of all the fishermen catch 90*Jli t»T the flsli. Regardless of which group you fall into... there’s a sure way to up your odds... simply try new fishing water*. Fish where few fishermen wr The •Stream Map of Penrtsykama' Each bidder shall be required to file security with the board in the amount of 5 percent of the amount of the bid conditioned to secure the district from km or damage by reason of the withdrawal of the bid or by the failure of the bidder to enter a contract for performance if the bid is accepted by the Schoessel said the Hastings board may choose to take into consideration the loos­ ened state regulations when deciding about transfer applications to and from TK even if Hastings and TK do not join the state program. If they don't participate in the state program, students and their parents will still have to bring transfer requests be­ fore the respective school boards. Currently, the Hastings board has four Why every fisherman and boater needs this map as lhe tost Stream Map.’ BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PARTIAL REMODELING OF BUILDING LOCATED AT 555 WEST WOODLAWN cause they weren't in the same ISD. If TK decides to open up its district to transfers, students from Hastings would be able to transfer into TK without approval by the Hastings Board of Education. Sim HAP led several concerned lawmakers to support the bill, delays the phase-in of the 10 per­ cent across the board tax cuts if interest spending. Americans have endured the two largest tax increases in history ip 199) and 1993. As a result, federal taxes lake more of the School District, that school is actually in the Kent Intermediate School District. That fact led to a lol of confusion when the orig­ inal schools of choice legislation was passed. Several students wanted to switch schools, and parents did not understand that they couldn't even with the new law be­ Michigan Streams and Lakes jects and bigger government. It is important for government to live within its means and pay down debt. That’s why 1 added an amendment to the legisla­ tion to ensure that the tax cuts and paying down the debt arc not mutually exclusive. The amendment, which was adopted and costs- on the debt increase from the prior year. This will pause the lax cut if it causes more borrowing. This mechanism will guarantee that wc do not go back lo the old ways of more borrowing and more spend­ ing by giving Washington politicians an additional reason to hold the line on spend­ ing. I am certain that no mamber of Con­ gress will wan* to be held responsible for holding up the tax cut because of over­ won't have a vole on what's going on." According to Wotruba, under the provi­ sions of the latest expanded choice pro­ gram, school districts contiguous to Hast­ ings that are not in the same ISD include Lakewood, Maple Valley, Bellevue, Pennfield, Battle Creek and Gull Lake. Those contiguous to Delton Kellogg but not in the same ISD include Gull Lake, Plain­ well, Martin, Wayland Union and Thor­ napple Kellogg. Those contiguous to Maple Valley but not in the same ISD in­ clude Lakewood and Hastings. Those bor­ dering Lakewood but not in the same ISD include Maple Valley, Charlotte, Grand Ledge, Hastings. Thornapple Kellogg, and Lowell. Those contiguous to Thomappie Kellogg but not in the same ISD include Hastings, Delton-Kellogg, Lakewood and Wayland Union. While many people in the county think of Thomappie Kellogg as being associated* with Hastings and the Barry Intermediate’ maps were printed tn non-photographs blue Then, m 1991. at the age of 91. 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REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if Accessary. 1-800­ 672-9604.__________________ ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes. 1-800-968-7376. Hhsihi'" rvici-A PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assislant Call 945-9888. WORK FROM HOME: Grow­ ing company needs help. Earn between $500-$ 1.200 part-time/ full-time. Fun, easy, will train. Call for free 14 page booklet. 616-248 -7 779. www.cash911.com/byrbcst. THE TREE MAN COMPANY Expert tree and stump re­ moval: trimming, cabling. Fully insured and workman's comp. 962-7854,721-8826. HANDYMAN SERVICES. RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES". HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES’! CALL 616-948­ 4093 lawn A Garden Mnbilt Ihnnts WATER GARDENING Wa­ ter Lilies and Lotus, Aquatic plants. Goldfish and Koi. liners, pumps, filters. Apol’s Landscap­ ing Co. 9340 Kalamazoo. Caledonia. 616-698-1030 FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. H hi \hiiioriani IN MEMORY OF FOREST R. BELSON OCTOBER 6, 1912-JULY 28,1971 God has you in his keeping. Wc have you in our hearts. Lovingly missed by your wife, Donna; daughter, Linda; son, William J., grand­ children and great-grandchildren Garaip Salt SAT., JULY 31ST Sam till 5:OOpm, Sun., August 1st., 8:00am till 5:00 pm. Dressers, books, movies puzzles, knicknacks, stands, dishes, pots & pansjeweriy, clothes ladies size 10 to 12, baby clothes, roller skates, squirrel feeder, pic­ tures, beds, and lots and lots of misc., yet to be unpacked. Something for everyone. 4320 Heath Rd., Hastings.________ MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Friday and Saturday, July 30-31. 804 N. Michigan, Hastings. Look for the flamin- 55________________________ 5 FAMILY YARD SALE. 211 S. Grove St.. Delton. July 29th. 30th, & 31st.________________ AFTER MOVING SALE (Knick-nacs) misc,, large clothes. 219 Sate St, Nash­ ville. Mornings only. Fri, Sat. 6 Sun., July 30th, 31st, Aug. 1st.____________________ ___ NEW BEGINNINGS: A FOS­ TER AND ADOPTIVE PAR­ ENT SUPPORT GROUP is holding its annual garage sale Friday, August 20th through Sun­ day. August 22nd., 9am-7pm. at 414 W. Mill Street. Hastings We would once again thank the community for their overwhelm­ ing support in making our sale last year a success and would again ask the Barry County Com­ munity to help support our ef­ forts by requesting donated cloth­ ing and sellable items for this event. Please contact 948-3079 (ask for Kris) or 945-3585 (ask for Cheryl) for further informa­ tion for dropping off your do­ nated items. All proceeds go to the support of Christmas Gifts for all Barry County Foster and Adopted Children. \aiitnial \d\ | HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-800-426­ 3085 Ext.91400 24hrs. FOR SALE: Computer by Aspire by Acer. Has Windows ’95, ’98. Comes complete w/ disk jet color copier printer, 13" monitor. Purchased the middle of March, still has 60 day warranty. Too many games and programs to list $2,600 value, asking $1,500.945-8737. / nr Salt Xutp 1996 CHEVY Z-71 EX­ TENDED CAB, BLACK, 50.000 MILES, CD PLAYER, LOADED WITH MANY OP­ TIONS! WELL MAIN­ TAINED, LOOKS GREAT! ASKING $19,500. CALL 945­ 9747 '994 JEEP GRAND CHEROI EE LAREDO: While, power windows, power locks, 6 changer cd player, lowing package, * J! maintained, in great condition inside * out. $ 15500OBO. 948­ 0502_______________________ FOR SALE: 1987 F-350 du­ ally, 5 speed w/ovesdrive. runs great. $3.000obo.blb-9664)506. I hip Mantid ■ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS­ TANT: Fortune 500 company located in Lake Odessa is seek­ ing a high level Administrative Assistant. Qualified applicant must know Word, Excel and Lotus Suite is preferred. Appli­ cant must have good customer relation skills, able to keep con­ fidential information, be a sdl starter, task oriented, dependable and take pride in wnrk Success­ ful candidate will have a 2 or 4 year degree in related field or equivalent experience. This is a full time position with possibil­ ity of permanent hire and full benefits: 401 k, paid vacation and holidays and life, health and den­ tal insurance and ESOP Stock. If interested, apply at MAN­ POWER, 127 N. MARKET ST., HASTINGS, MI. 948-3000 EOE HELP US HELP OTHERS //<//• Mania/ Attend our nursing assistant class and secure your health care career for the future. The residents here al­ ways appreciate new faces and friendships, as well as caring, gentle hands and hearts. The next class will be held. August 16th through the 23rd. Starting wage is $8.11 per hour with excellent benefits available. Class is not held on the weekends. Apply for this opportu­ nity in person before August 11 th. 1999. SWBCSWA is seeking a self­ motivated full time field techni­ cian. Job requires a valid Michi­ gan drivers 11cense, electrical and plumbing knowledge helpful, ability to troubleshoot. This per­ son will be required to work oncall rotation and will be paid for on-call responsibilities. Please send resume with references to: SWBCSWA. 11191 S. M-43 Hwy„ Delton. Mi. 49046. ^ornapple^r^ 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. MI 49058 EOE HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St.. Freeport. Ml EOE PHONES/ FILING/ GEN­ ERAL OFFICE SKILLS: Must be motivated, self-starter, full-time, some computer expe­ rience helpful. Submit resume’ or call StafTMark 725 W. State St. Hastings. (616) 948-8555 EOE.M/FDV______________ HELP WANTED: Mature woman to work 4 days a week in assisted living. We have 12 won­ derful seniors to care for. must enjoy cooking & working with the elderly. Call 948-3619. 3.0 V6 • 5,000 MILES SAVE THOUSANDS OVER BUYING NEW! ’16,995 IMDreisbach Post I AC OLMMCtu CMC Tkuc* m.— s... WsteDSltefiRCMMfiitebonL' or Toll Free 1-888-494-5539 PERMANENT FULL TIME PERSON NEEDED FOR LO­ CAL APARTMENT & MO­ BILE HOME COMMUNITY. Must have knowledge in prop­ erty maintenance, an eye for de­ tail & your own tools. Duties include: Light yard work, some home setup & cleaning, apart­ ment repairs & other miscella­ neous jobs. Apply in person be­ tween 3:OO-5:OOpm. at the HanoverOffice Building at 1611 Hanover. Use the south entrance next to the car dealership. last month was asked by some residents of Barlow and Baker lakes to seek a Department of Natural Resources public hearing to discuss lhe possibility of changing boating rules on the two lakes. Ray Boehringer from the DNR Marine Division opened the public hearing by telling the standing room only audience that this was a session for him to receive comments from residents, "This is not a debate. He encouraged those who did not want to make comments publicly to send them to Ray Boehringer, 621 N. Tenth St., Plainwell 49080. He will compile the comments and send his recommendation to Lansing for review. Comments must be in POLICE BEAT: Teens steal two one trucks boys were arrested by after *ey aBegccly stole two BARRY TOWNSHIP — Two 13-year-c the Barry County Sheriffs Department in Bany County Telephone Trucks. were being driven e of the trucks and recklessly in Delton at atom Hi apprehend the occupant at M-43 at 1 rhe occupant, the aecood were apprehended after a ftntfn located on to his office by Aug. 20. Many residents pointed out that they work late and the only time to water ski ias in the evenings. They claimed that, "There are only a few bad apples" who are making difficult for Mull and battery Prowozaik were I to Hailing, Qty everyone. There were calls for common sense and differing opinions on safety considerations. Some suggested reporting those who violated tike rules. This issue has become very divisive in the Barlow Lake comn.unity. Many see the disputes between neighbors on both sides of the issue as the serious side effect of this conflict. Boehringer was asked to look at the statistics and surveys from both aides of the issue to see whether speed boats were causing a significant problem on lhe lake. The request for Baker Lake was to change to a no wake lake like Deep Lake. The only resident who owns property on lhe rtetBy by polioe in which the search ttnall amount of drug, that were found belonged In Pn ■Abo daring that time, the victim left the area and her to obtain her tepimony. •Without our witness, we have no care,’ Mid Leet tha the contraband that was found wasn't there before I Information regarding the care war not availal lake is in favor of the change. No action will be taken on either request until after the end of the comment period. SCHOOL FUNDS continued from page 17 however, in recent years the Hastings board has allowed some transfers that do not strictly follow the policy guidelines. Schoessel said more and more requests arc coming in from parents who want to have their child go to the school district where their baby-sitter is located, or where they work. "Those are reasons not having to do with education,” he said. "Our board has had the opinion that un­ less there are unusual circumstances lhe student is best served by attending school in their district." Students can socialize af­ ter school with the same students they go to school with if they are in the same dis­ trict, he said. Also, he said, "I think the lo­ cal schools reflect what the community thinks is important in education" — i.e., districts* curriculums and policies are usu­ ally reflective of the values of the commu­ nity. "In most instances you want kids to par­ ticipate in programs that reflect lhe commuaity's values," he said. Even if transfer options are broadened, parents have to provide their own trans­ portation if they decide to send lheir chil­ dren io a school outside their district. This will keep in check the number of students able to go to other school systems, Schoessel said. •We did receive information that diodes to that Micaced the story.)' said Holings City Police Dej Leedy Mid hb department la to present st the home th** pfienwoti. •Wo no longer believe that he is । Wayland man YANKEE SPRINGS TOW old girt between April lead 1 degree criminal sexual coadt He believes the increased pressure to al­ low parents more freedom to choose their children's schools is due to "societal changes rather than what is best education­ ally." He predicted that regulations governing where students can attend school will con­ tinue to be expanded. According to recent news reports, parents used to have unlimited choice of where their child could go to school in Michigan until the practice of recruiting students from other districts so they could partici­ pate in athletic programs began to be a problem. That’s when legal restrictions on transfers began to be passed. "We t a *10.000, told him thing, at tor, including the ashtray. The victim drove to Pipp Hospital in Plainwell, wbe Md referred. • . Haynes b scheduled to appear for a preliminary exar .4at9un. Charges denied again BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A 33-year-oM tarflc Ute home of a tenant lune 13 in Baltimore Township ■ win nor face a criminal charge, the Barry County Prtao tAnvr-v rnrintv Fiavtrt adviring the mu that entering a residence wHxm the pentorsica of the occupant or learee is a criminal offense punishable by up to 90 day, in jail and/or tr a *100 fine. The incident apparently involved the nun allegedly arriving «the home and asking the babysitter to let him inside. The babysitter reported the man went through refrigerator, police said. Tto landlord told police he was trying to sell the list of items that needed to be repaired. He abo a language in front of the tenants' young children, poll Police Mid the partie, have no contract provisio to used bad while the tenants arc away. Man accused of stealing air conditioner HASTINGS - A 28-year-old Nashville mu was arrested July 21 and charged with ucaling an air conditioner from the window of a home >n the 800 block of South Hanover Street June 23. according to Hasting, City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Jeffrey Purchis was lodged on $2,000. 10-pcre.cnt bond al the Barry County Jail after hi, arraignment July 21 on a felony larceny charge and a misdemeanor charge of receiving and concealing stolen property worth more thu *200 and leas thu $1.000. Purchu is scheduled to appear tn 56-1 District Court for a preliminary examination on the felony charge and a pretrial hearing on the mbdetneaaor on Aug. 4 at 9 son. Hastings police, with help from the Nashville Police Department and the Barry County Sheriffs Department executed a search warrant at Pmhis' home after receiving a tip that he was uung the air conditioner at his residence in Nashville. The unit wa, recovered by police, said Leedy. �The Hastings Banner - Thuraday. July 29. 1999 - Page 19 911 RENEWAL continued from page 1 hancemcnt millage that has been collected since 1995 and is expiring this year. The enhancement millage was primarily used for equipment purchases, Newell said. It provided $224,000 to 911 this year. One remaining $100,000 payment on mobile data terminals purchased with enhancement millage will have to be paid this coming year out of regular operating funds, Newell said. Approximately $37,000 a year in costs previously paid with enhancement millage will also have to be absorbed by the general fund budget. They include radio tower rental fees. Law Enforcement Infor­ mation Network (LEIN) fees for the mobile data terminals, and payments on mainte­ nance contracts on some of the equipment purchased with the enhancement millage. Newell said the 911 budget for the year 2000 has yet to be completed. The budget for 1999 totals $836,000. The dispatch center is labor intensive, Newell said, thus approximately 80 percent of total 911 funds arc set aside to pay the salaries and fringe benefits of 911 staffers. The budget allocates $393,500 for employee salaries, $48,000 for the 911 director's salary. $52,000 for overtime and holiday pay. $180,000 for fringe benefits, $2^00 in per diem payments to 911 board members for attending meetings, $10,000 for legal counsel, $3,000 for administrative travel expenses, and $3,000 for staff training and travel. Some of the other budgeted expenditures include $50,500 for service contracts, $13,000 for utilities, $10,000 for insur­ ance, $10,000 for equipment repairs, and $19,600 for capital expenditures (furniture, Conor O'Dwyer of Dublin, Ireland, (pictured) was praised for his successful, emergency landing In Prairieville Township Monday during a practice flight as a student with the Western Michigan University School of Aviation. LEGAL NOTICES - - etc.). Newell said the 911 board is "confident" tha' the millage will pass, but hopes county residents understand that the request is not for an additional tax and will not in­ ------ ------............—■ Notice ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stephen D Peabody, a single man and Stephen G. Peabody and Phyfct Peabody, husband and wile (original mortgagors) to Mortgage America (IMC), Inc. Mortgagee, dated September 10.1998, and recorded on October 13. 1998 in Document No. 1019383, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to The First Na­ tional Bank of Chicago, as Trustee, Assignee by an pssfgnment dated September 10.1998, which was recorded on June 14.1999, in Document No. 1031108. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is damed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Twenty Tnousand Ewe Hundred Eight and 68/100 dollars (820,508 68). including inter­ est at 11 900% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wrfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastmgs. Michigan at 1 DO p.m., on August 12, 1999. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 7. 8 and 9 of Block A of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. being a part of the Southwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 19. Town 3 North, Range 7 West. Castleton Township. Barry County Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date oi such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 63 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: July i. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trod & Trod. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite f 990405092 Panthers (7/29) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard D McKee a single man and Tracy J. Johnson a single woman (original mortgagors) to Wood­ hams Meng age Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 29. 1996, and recorded on November 15.1996 in Uber 678. on Page 315. Barry County Records. Mictegen, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Crossland Mortgage Corp.. As­ signee by an assignment dated October 29. 1996, which was recorded on November 15. 1996. in I toer 678. on Page 322. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTYFOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIVE AND 64/100 dollars ($64,605 64), including interest at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 DO pm . on August 26. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Commencing 11 rods West of the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 3 North Range 7 West, thence West 11 rods on the East and West 1/4 line, thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 line 22 rods, thence East parallel with the East and West 1/4 Line 11 rods, thence North parallel with the North and South 1/4 line 22 rods to the place of beginning, including a joint driveway on the West boundary thereof The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated July 15. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott P C Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #990607416 Tkiers (8/12) Prairieville Township Police Chief Larry Gentry talks with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shortly after a Western Michigan University School of Aviation student was forced to make an emergency landing near Delton Road Monday morning. Aviation student lauded for landing plane safely Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Conor O'Dwyer said his instructors at the Western Michigan University School of Aviation prepared him well for a by predicament he found himself in Monday morning. O'Dwyer was getting some flight time in a Cessna 172, single engine aircraft be­ longing to the university when he experi­ enced engine failure over Prairieville Township at about 9:15 a.m. HThe engine just lost power,’’ said Prairieville Police Chief Larry Gentry. "It was idling and he tried to give it power and it wouldn't gain any power, it wouldn't kick in." Flying with a student pilot's license he's had for only three months, ODwycr was able to circle around and land safely in a Delton Road alfalfa field belonging to Ralph Decker of Prairieville. O'Dwyer said the trouble began at about 3,000 feet. "I lost power, I had problems with the fuel pump," he said,, "and I had to put it down. They (his instructors) drilled it into me and it was just automatic, I did it straightaway." . . i* "The pilot did a super job of bringing it down," said Gentry. A resident of Dublin, Ireland, O'Dwyer came to Michigan to attend the Kalamazoo aviation school to become a commercial airline pilot in Ireland, which he will be ready to do in February, he said. School of aviation officials at the scene refused to comment on lhe situation. They were able to repair the plane at the scene and fly it safely back to Kalamazoo using Delton Road as runway, according to re­ crease anyone's taxes. The millage request is being made via a special election held in a year when regular local, state and national elections are not being decided. Newell said he did not know what to expect in terms of turnout or how it would affect the election results. How­ ever, he said, "I would think that in an off year you might have more people opposed to millages in general turn out as opposed to people in fava of the status quo." How­ ever, he said, while there may be some op­ position to the millage because there are those opposed to taxes in general, there is probably little reason anyone else would have for opposing the tax. "Anyone who has an emergency and only has seconds to get hold of somebody for help will certainly tell you the importance of 911," be said. The service has been touted in the past as ( not only making it much simpler and faster for residents to obtain help in the event of an emergency, it has also been praised for reducing the duplication of services be­ tween police and other emergency agencies in the county and creating more interagency cooperation. Newell said he's worked in three areas where 911 service was available, and "here in Barry County there’s the great­ est spirit of cooperation of any place I've been." In a First Friday speech this past May, ports. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was notified of the emergency land­ ing but were unable to respond at the scene, said Gentry. "This is not really an FAA situation." he said. "There's no damage and no injuries so there is no need to come out." 911 Director Charlie Nystrom told area res­ idents that the 911 center is "not just a ser­ vice that answers the phone." The center serves 21 governmental units, including Barry County, 16 townships, the city of Hastings, and the villages of Nashville. Freeport, Woodland and Mid­ dleville, he said. It dispatches for 11 fire departments, eight ambulance services and nine police agencies. In addition to fielding calls and routing the necessary emergency personnel to the scene, dispatchers perform functions such as getting backup help for police officers, obtaining prosecutor's war­ rants, calling for accident victim extrica­ tion, calling wreckers, calling in road workers during icy or snowy conditions, getting power shut off if necessary, obtain­ ing menial health services if needed, and much more. Dispatchers keep in constant contact with victims while help is on route. They are trained in emergency medical procedures and have saved lives by being able to tell frantic callers what io do. According to Newell, the 911 board be­ lieves the most equitable method of fund­ ing 911 is with a telephone surcharge, a fee charged to users of the telephone service. However, such a surcharge would not generate enough money to operate lhe cen­ ter with the current population base, he said. "Five years from now we may take another look at a telephone surcharge as a way to operate the center." Future funding of 911 will also be af­ fected by the recent passage by the Michi­ gan legislature of a statewide surcharge on cellular phones. Effective Jan. 1. 2000, cel­ lular phone users will have to pay 55 cents per month for 911. Scott Dzurka, legislative coordinator for the Michigan Association of Counties, told Barry County commissioners Tuesday that a substantial portion of the money col­ lected from the surcharge will be passed on to counties. Ten cents of each 55 cents col­ lected will be given to local 911 offices and 15 cents will be passed on to each county based on local population counts. Twentyfive of every 55 cents will be used to set up the first ANI and ALI systems (automatic number identification and auto­ matic location identification). "One of the problems we’re having with our 911 services is if you call with a cellu­ lar phone, the number you're calling from doesn't pop up for our 911 operators," Dzurka said. If a disconnection in service occurs with the cellular phone, he said, there is no way for the dispatcher to call the person back. With the ALI system. 911 operators "will be able to gauge the dis­ tance you are from lhe tower you're calling from. They alsa-wilLbe-abh-io gauge the difference through the system from the other two closest towers, and through Giat triangulation they’ll be able to come within a hundred feet of where you are." With the rest of the money, funds will be established for equipment and lhe train­ ing of 911 operators. "If your 91! hasn’t been keeping up (with equipment needs), there's going to be an opportunity through the state to get some grants for that." Newell said he does not know exactly what lhe amount of projected revenue com­ ing to Barry County would be from the surcharge. Join Our Team Look Around PROTECT YOUR GROUND * NO FEE2 Portrait Offer Customer Service Goldsmith Apprentice We are lookin? for people who: •Can leant how to pve good customer sendee •Are interested in jewelry. diamonds & gems •Will bring fun and enthusiam to our staff •Truly believe the customer comes first When wr offer.: •A great group of people to work with •An outstanding employee discount package •A competitive benefit package •All the training you need to be successful Two Now Backgrounds! At Vl/al-Marf Sound Interesting? Mail Resume To: 138 West State Street Hastings, MI 49058 ______ Thomas A. Davis______ Jeweler • Gemologist • Goldsmith 43 E. Eighth Street 138 W. State St. Holland, MI 49423 Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 392-1266(616) 948-9884 CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 320 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: An ordinance to amend section 90-831 to add regulations regarding accessory buildings for the City of Hastings, Michigan. A complete copy of Ordinance No. 320 is available for inspection at the City Clerk's Office. City Hail. Hastings. Michigan. Photographer Will Be Available These 5 Days Only: Thursday, July 29 through Monday, August 2 Photography Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hastings, West M-43 This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings. Moved by Tubs, second by Jasperse that Orknanc* No. 320 be adopted Yeas: Eight Nays: None Absent One (May) l. Evenl G Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 26th day of July 1999 Evertl G Manshum. City Clerk Hurry! One Week Only! �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 29 1999 Hastings police target speeders with new laser by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A new. $4,000 speed laser in use since July 4 is proving to be a valuable tool in efforts by the Hastings City Police Department to curb speeding inside the city. "We have two highways going through town and at times, (hey have real heavy traffic." said Hastings City Police Officer Amy Selles. "It's important to keep the cars slowed down." Selles said a number of recent .accidents inside the city limits were the result of excessive speed, a problem the new laser is already helping to combat. What makes the laser more reliable than a radar gun is its pinpoint accuracy using narrow beam of light. When radar is used on a cluster of vehicles, it too of­ ten is difficult for the officer to determine which vehicle was detected speeding. The laser can instantaneously return a digital readout of the targeted vehicle’s speed and distance, said Selles, and can be used in quick succession on a number of vehicles. The laser features a tracking history for each vehicle targeted and can aid in mea­ suring distances when investigating accident scenes, said Selles. "It’s one quick beam." said Selles, explaining that before a radar detector can alert the driver he or she is being clocked, the speed has already been recorded. Selles used the laser, which has its own power pack, on the July 4 weekend to issue a number of speeding citations at the Hastings city limits. "Everybody was in a hurry to get out of town,’’ she said. "The important thing is making sure that people on the roads arc driving safely." 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Thurs. & Fri. 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-08-05.pdf 87b8ab9bd74b8a2810f4f64829eb6b59 PDF Text Text HASTIKSS F’.!«HC UE!*A£Y u’ s ChuFrwsr Hl h Mil Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings VOLUME 146, NO. 31 ANNER THURSDAY, AUGUST 5,1S99 PRICE 50- Voters pass fixed millage, 911 requests by David T. Young and Elaine Gilbert Two county-wide millage questions were approved Tuesday in a special election, one by better than 3 to 1 and the other by a much slimmer margin. A one-mill renewal for five years to fund Barry County emergency 911 dispatch op­ erations won by a landslide. The final tally was 1,543 "yes" votes to just 447 "no." The margin of victory was an overwhelm­ ing 77.5 percent to 22.5 percent "I think it’s a real salute to the (911) su­ pervisors and dispatchers who do this job day in and day out," said 911 Director Charles Nystrom. The millage landslide is "a compliment to them," he said. "...I’m mighty proud of them.” The election results show "there is an appreciation" for the staffs professionalism in handling emergency responses "and I thank the public for that." Nystrom said. "I thank the people of Barry County for the support," and he said he knows there are many who didn’t get to the polls who ’ and emergency medical ervices throughout the county are a vital par*, of 911'» effec­ tiveness, Nystrom said. The 911 millage is expected to generate slightly more than $1 million in the year 2000. Besides salaries and fringe benefits for 911 dispatch center staff, the funds are expected to be used to help pay for mobile data terminals and related Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) fees, radio tower rental fees, equipment maintenance contracts, capital expenditures and routine expenses such as utilities. "It’s an expensive endeavor because it’s labor intensive,’’ Nystrom said of the 911 Central Dispatch Center, noting that it op­ erates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Wording of the 911 millage proposal provides for the tax to be levied according to what 911 needs, up to one mill, from 2000 through 2004. Nystrom has said that perhaps in three or four years, 911 might need less than one mill after some large equipment expenses are paid off. The separate lax limitation question, or what has been referred to as the fixed mil­ lage, passed 1,020 to 904, or 53 percent to 47 percent. The six-year fixed millage proposal was nixed in eight of the 16 townships in the county, but strong approval in the city of Hastings (154 to 80) helped carry the day. The townships with a majority voting against the proposal were Assyria, Carlton, Hope, Rutland, Maple Grove, Prairieville, Woodland and Yankee Springs. Because of voter approval, the distribu­ tion of the county's seven allocated mills now becomes fixed at 5.87 mills for the county, 1 mill for townships and .13 mill for the intermediate school district from the years 2000 through 2005. However, those .levels may be reduced h; JTlation through the years as the state's Hotdke Tax Limita­ tion Amendment dictates. < "I am very pleased thsJi it passed, said Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley, who chairs the County Tax Allo­ cation Board and the township supervisors* group. "I really had my doubts that it would pass, but I think the responsible cit­ izens that got out and voted could see the need of it. The people who cared about the election are the ones who got out and voted... "I’m sure the townships will use the ex­ tra money in a good way," Cooley said, adding that he thinks the county also will be "reasonable" with its levy. The fixed millage proposal's passage means that county taxpayers collectively will be paying an estimated $1,267,951 See VOTERS, cont. page 2 Sports camp gets athletes in shape Participants in a sports camp called "F.A.S.T.* sponsored by the Pennock Health and Wellness Center have worked hard to improve their ahtletic skills in preparation for upcoming sports competition. Above, one of the female participants in the camp runs through'an agility ladder while working out at Fish Hatchery Park. For more photos, see page 3. SW Barry Sewer Authority sued over billing records by Mary Warner Staff Writer Pine Lake resident Sharon Ford is suing the Southwest Barry' County Sewer and Weter Authority, claiming that a list of customer billing addresses provided to her by the sewer authority is a false list that does not actually contain the billing addresses of a number of those served by the authority. Ford is asking that the real list be turned over to her pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Don Row, manager of the authority, contends that the list provided to Ford is the correct one and said he feels he has complied with Ford’s FOIA request for the billing addresses. Row said he checked on some of the ad­ dresses Ford indicated to him were ques­ tionable, such as bills going to Beech Is­ Barry County Fair directors John Steensma, Don Geukes and Dennis Potter worked throughout the 1999 fair to make it a success. They and the other fair directors are already planning ways to improve the 2000 fair. Next year Potter would like to increase the camping facility size and get even more kids involved. All the fair directors hope to build on the good foundation. ’99 fair attracts 40,000 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The weather was sunny and hot for the most part, there were no thunderstorms or canceled events, and the week of the Barry County Fair passed with fun and flying colors. More than 40,000 people reportedly vis­ ited the fair between July 19 and July 24. Many 4-H members attended the fair for livestock and non-livestock competitions. The work of 4-H youth keeping :he grand­ stand area clean was much appreciated by the Fair Board. The members of the Barry County Fair Board are already making plans for the first fair of the New Millennium in July of 2000. The fair board will review the 1999 fair during its regular meeting tonight (Thursday, Aug. 3) at 7:30 p.m. land on Pine Lake. Though there are just cottages there and not year-round resi­ dences, Row said, "we have two people who are paying their bills through the Beech Island address." However, Ford said she has compiled a list of some residents whose billing ad­ dresses are not contained in the list Ford was given by Row. Among them. Ford said, is the billing address for her brother-in-law, Charles Ford. Charles' billing address is on Ford Road in Plainwell, Ford said, while the ad­ dress where he receives sewer and water service is on Sunset Point Drive. The list Ford was given contains her brother-in­ law’s Sunset Drive address. Ford said. Carol Jones Dwyer, Ford's attorney, said the list given to Ford does not contain any addresses that are not for Battle Creek, See SEWER SUED, continued page 3 State approves third Hastings Riverwalk grant by David T. Young Editor The third piece of Hastings' Riverwalk project puzzle is in place with approval of a grant from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Stale Rep. Terry Geiger Wednesday af­ ternoon reported that he learned of DEQ approval just after having lunch with Gov. John Engler at the Ionia County Free Fair. He said he received word that a $122,000 grant was awarded as part of the Clean Michigan Initiative. This grant will cover Hastings' plans to make improvements just north of the Hast­ ings Industrial Incubator on East State Street. Director of Public Services Jeff Mans­ field said plans call for putting in a "low impact park" in that area, which will in­ clude a crushed stones foot trail of 1,950 feet, 1,150 feet of wood board walks and a bituminous access road. The walkways are intended to enable the public access to the Thomapple River that previously wasn't available. Mansfield said lhe goal is to convert "an industrially zoned area for aesthetic pur­ poses." He noted the area is located in a flood plain, so it's not usable for industry. He also noted that, "The DEQ is promot­ ing natural resources access (from industrial areas). This is highly prized by them." Mansfield said Hastings Director of Eco­ nomic Development L. Joseph Rahn was the chief writer for this application, so he wasn't sure how much the city's match See GRANT APPROVED, on page 3 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday August 5 1999 Baltimore opposes shelter contractor without bids by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Baltimore Township Board of Trustees has gone on record opposing the procedure that will be used for selecting a contractor for the new Barry County Ani­ mal Shelter building. The Township Board last month said it opposes the process because it does not provide for the contractor to be picked through open bidding, according to Town­ ship Clerk Tracy Mitchell. Securing a contractor for the project will be handled by the Barry County Humane Society. That decision was reached last month in a compromise agreement between tlte County Board of Commissioners and the Humane Society. The county had originally intended to hire a contractor through the bidding pro* cess, but when a rift developed between the board and the society over who was going to build the structure, the compromise was reached. NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Pennock plans walk-in clinic Pennock Hospital is building Hast­ ings' first walk-in medical clinic, a centralized patient registration ar.d a centralized waiting area. The current construction project also includes ren­ ovation of the emergency department, laboratory and radiology departments. Patients will be evaluated by a nurse and have their needs prioritized. The patients may be registered cither before or after they are directed to the walk-in clinic or die emergency department for services. All patients other than emer­ gency will share a common waiting area, where they will register and re­ main until hospital personnel escort •ton to the proper area. The Pennock Walk-in Clinic, which will open in the middle of this month, will be located next to the emergency department Minor medical problems and injuries will be handled there with no appointment necessary. The clinic was created to supplement primary care physician practices and to provide an alternative to the emergency department for minor illnesses and in­ juries that occur after hours. Reports on patients who visit the clinic will be seat to their primary health care providers for follow-up. , Nurse practitioners and physician as­ sistants will staff the clinic, with sup­ port from board certified emergency department physicians. The clinic's hours will be 5 to 9 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends. Habitat planning workshop series Barry Coumy Habitat for Humanity is looking for people who are living in substandard housing and can't get con­ ventional mortgage financing. Habitat will build two new homes on Walldorff Road in the Delton area next summer and ti*c non-profit group is ready io select two families for those homes. Workshops to find eligible people in need of decent housing will be held next month in Delton. Those who are interested in applying for a Habitat home must attend two of the three scheduled workshops that will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. II; 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Aug. 14; and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18. The work­ shops will be held at Faith United Methodist Church, located on the cor­ ner of M-43 and Bush Street. Habitat is an ecumenical Christian bousing ministry of volunteers. Habi­ tat volunteers work in partnership with low income families to help them have affordable, decent housing. Habi­ tat builds homes and sells them to eli­ gible families at cost and without in­ terest. Habitat families help build the homes A video explaining the Habitat pro­ gjam will be shown during the work­ shops. People who are interested in apply­ ing for a Habitat house must be county residents. Those who plan to attend the work­ shops are asked to call the Habitat of­ fice at 948-9939 to have a list mailed to them, telling what information, such as references and lax returns, they will need to bring to the sessions. The Humane Society had been part of the County Animal Shelter 2000 Committee, comprised of volunteers, which had spear­ headed the plans and the drive to raise funds for a new shelter. About half the funds for the new building have been raised by the committee. The county will contribute the other half of the proposed $300,000 struc­ ture. Through a previous agreement with vol­ unteers. the county was supposed to be in charge of construction after the funds were raised, but the committee decided it wanted to see the project to completion and had lined up a lot of volunteer labor and mate­ rials. The Humane Society then proposed taking charge of construction to allow community support to continue during the construction stage. According to the compromise, a general contractor for the project must be engaged by the Humane Society through a contract and the county will be a third party benefi­ ciary in the document. The contractor has Showcase plans variety of music Bluegrau. folk and gospel music will be performed at 6:30 tonight by Prairie Road uM Jerry Ball during the Musicians' Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Making their debut at the concert se­ ries are members of Praine Road, who hail from the Caledonia and Kalama­ zoo areas and play traditional and con­ temporary bluegrass music. Prairie Road has played at festivals, night­ clubs, coffeehouses and private parties around West Michigan. Members of the group include Ken Monimore, bass and vocals; Rick Tripleu, guitar. Bill VanLiere. man­ dolin and vocals; and Steve Boling, banjo and vor .Is. Opening th; evening will be singer, songwriter and guitarist Jerry Ball of Battle Creek. Ball is a veteran of many of the Arby's Showcases. He performs gospel, folk and country music and has recently written a song about the tragedy of violence in the nation's schools. He has released two CDs. Seating for the concert is available on a first-come, first-served test,. Activist to talk at First Friday Community activist Dee Lowell will be guest speaker at die next Fust Friday forum at noon Aug. 6 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. Lowell is expected to speak about changes she believes arc necessary in Barry County government, in light of recent policies, actions and develop­ ments. Lowell has been active with the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees, cur­ rently serving as community vice pres­ ident. She also has been identified heavily with the recent Animal Shelter 2000 Committee. A local businesswoman, she owns her own sign making company and is co-owner of the Sharp Park camp­ ground in Yankee Springs Township The forum series, sponsored by '.Ac Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month to discuss issues of local, stale, national and international concern. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. 'Relay for Life* will be Aug. 13 The American Cancer Society of Barry County will have its "Relay for Life" fund-raiser Friday and Saturday. Aug. 13 and 14, at the Hastings High School athletic field. Seventeen teams of walking and running enthusiasts will gather al the track from 3 p.m. Aug. 13 to 3 p.m. the next day. The Relay for Life is a family-ori­ ented event in which participants can walk or run around the ’rack relay style for 24 hours. Participants camp around the track and take part in activities. A special luminary candle service will be held at 9:30 p.m. Friday evening (Aug. 13) to honor cancer survivors and remember loved ones who have lost their battles with the disease. AU cancer survivors also are invited to attend a "Celebration of Life" picnic at 1 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 14) and then walk the Survivors* Lap at 2 p.m. Cancer survivors and their families are encouraged to call the local American Cancer Society at 945-4107 to register for both events. to warrant and guarantee the new shelter for one year from the date of closing or sub­ stantia) completion of the project, and that includes materials and equipment furnished and work performed. The contractor also has to provide workers compensation in­ surance. comprehensive general liability insurance, comprehensive automobile lia­ bility insurance, owners' protective liabil­ ity insurance and a builder's risk insurance, each with minimum combined single lim­ its of $1 million, according to the com­ promise agreement. County Commissioner Emmet Herring­ ton last week told the County Board that Baltimore Township was against the way the board decided to allow the contractor to be selected without bidding. Herrington, who voted to approve the compromise agreement, represents Baltimore, Assyria and Johnstown townships. BIE luncheon will be Aug. 26 The 17th annual Business-Industry-Edu­ cation (BIE) meeting, co-sponsored by the Hastings Area School System and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, will be at noon Thursday, Aug. 26, in the cafeteria of Hastings High School. All residents of the community are wel­ come to attend the annual event, which this year will feature a presentation by Debra Bailey, a senior workplace performance consultant with Custer Office Environ­ ments in Grand Rapids. Bailey has undergraduate and master's degrees from Western Michigan University and a master's degree in management from Aquinas College. Prior to joining Custer Office Environments, she was director of client services for Herman Miller Inc. in Zeeland. Bailey has received the Aquinas College Outstanding Alumni Award as well as awards from the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce and the Grand Rapids Junior League, and she recently was named as one of the "25 Most Influential Women in West Michigan" by Business Direct Weekly. She is often asked to speak at community events and facilitate training sessions on team building, organizational development, and cultural change. The annual Blanketing has served as the official "schodUcommunity kickofT of the new school yew- for the past 16 years, and presents the opportunity for the com­ munity's residents and school staff mem­ bers to focus on haw to work together for the benefit of the community's young peo­ ple. Luncheon will be served at the BIE meet­ ing. so the price of admission is $6 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at the Hastings adminis­ tration office, the high school office, the chamber of Commerce office, J-Ad Graph­ ics, and WBCH Radio. Assistant principal named for Hastings Middle School Mark Martin, assistant principal at Wayland Middle School, has been named the new assistant principal of Hastings Middle School. Martin replaces former assistant principal Christopher Cooley, who was appointed middle school principal earlier this sum­ mer. Martin has been assistant principal at Wayland Middle School for the past two years. Prior to that he worked in the Bronson School District as a junior and se­ nior high social studies teacher, baseball coach, and athletic director. He earned ar. associate's degree in busi­ ness administration from Kellogg Community College and a bachelor's de­ gree from Olivet College, with a major in social studies and a minor in business ad­ ministration. He has a master’s degree in educational leadership from Western Michigan University. He and his wife plan on relocating to the Hastings area. VOTERS, cont. from page I more in taxes during the first year that the distribution becomes effective because the previous millage levels were rolled back by infiation. Now, through voter approval, the millage is increased nearly to original lev­ els. County Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough has said that the full millage rates would be subject to the 2000 rollback fraction, which could slightly reduce the re­ stored amount amounts. "Taxable values for 2000 have not been projected, so these figures are an estimate of possible increases in revenues," Scar­ brough said. The county will gain an estimated, addi­ tional $1.06 million in revenue because voters agreed to fix the millage levels. "I'm glad that it passed." said County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jim Charles Nystrom, 911 Director for Barry County. 911 director gets state committee appointment Barry County 911 Director Charles Nys­ trom learned last week that he has been ap­ pointed by Michigan's Speaker of the House of Representatives Charles R. Perricone to serve on the 17-member Emer­ gency Telephone Service Commission. "This is truly r testament to the faith that the people of the State of Michigan have in your leadership ability." Perricone told Nystrom in a letter dated July 21. Nystrom was recommended for the twoyear. ETSC appointment by 911 directors from Allegan, Ionia, Grand Traverse, Montcalm, Meceola, Hillsdale and St. Joseph counties. He was also endorsed by 102nd District Rep. Rick Johnson. The ETSC has the job of developing statewide standards and modeling system considerations, along with making other recommendations for emergency telephone services. The current task of the commission is to determine how to properly spend money generated from cel) phone usage in efforts to implement emergency dispatch systems which can accurately pinpoint the origin of a cellular telephone call, said Nystrom. Nystrom was appointed as a member of the general public appointed by the Speaker of the House The committee also consists of the direc­ tor of the Department of Slate Police, the director of Public Health, the chair of the Michigan Public Service Commission, the president of the Michigan Sheriffs Associ­ ation, the president of the Michigan Asso­ ciation of Chiefs of Police, the president of the Michigan Fire Chiefs Association, the executive director of the Michigan Associa­ tion of Counties and the executive director of the Deputy Sheriffs Association. Also on the committee are two members of the general public appointed by the gov­ ernor and one appointed by the Senate ma­ jority leader. Nystrom. who formerly spent 15 years with the Michigan Department of State Po­ lice, has been Barry County Central Dis­ patch Director since its inception in 1991. He is described as the visionary behind the formation of the Michigan Communi­ cations Directors Association, for which he served as the first president. Bailey. He also said the approval came as a surprise because of recent rejections by voters. "In ail honesty. I'm not sure" if the County Board will levy the additional mil­ lage, Bailey said. On the other hand, he said some county officials have told voters in the past that if the fixed millage passed, the county could quit coming to voters for millages to pay for needed projects. Tuesday's approval gives a "different light to those needs," he said, and would give the County Board an opportunity to possibly construct a new Commission on Aging building/Senior Citizens Center and a new health department building "without going for (future) millage." "I think you'll hear some talk" about those possibilities, Bailey said. "We could levy the extra (fixed) millage for a few years and take care of those projects." If those two buildings were built, he said the county would probably be in good shape for the next 30 years. Additional millage for the Barry Interme­ diate School District could be about $11,123 because of voter approval Tues­ day. Extra revenue for the townships will vary according to each township's taxable value. For instance, Yankee Springs Township may receive an additional $49,418, according to an estimate. Maple Grove Township probably will get the least - about $2,735 extra. This is the first time since 1990 that county voters have agreed to freeze the al­ located millage distribution. When the last fixed millage expired, voters in 1996 turned down the opportunity to freeze the millage for another six years. A short time later, they said "no" again to a threc-year fixed rale and last November disapproved of a slightly different millage distribu.ion for six years. When voters won't freeze the distribu­ tion. a Tax Allocation Board has to meet every year to decide how that millage should be distributed. Some officials have said it’s a big hassle and an extra expense to get the Allocation Board together every year and having a fixed millage enhances governmental units' budget planning be­ cause they know what funding they can ex­ pect. ters in the Third Ward council seat primary and they will meet in the general election Nov. 2. Heath polled 28 votes and Spencer had 19. Finishing just two votes off the pace was Mark Storey with 17 and Anthony Sembarski had five. Heath, co-owner of Second Hand Cor­ ners, and Spencer, a former councilman and owner of Spencer's Towing and Recovery, will be vying for the Third Ward seat being vacated by the retiring Miriam White. All other city candidates were running unopposed. Mayor Frank Campbell had 213 votes, Barry Wood had 70 in the First Ward, Harold Hawkins 16 in the Second Ward and Donald Tubbs 54 in the Fourth Ward. Brent Willison collected 189 votes and Richard Heath 178 for the two open seats on the Board of Review. Both will be un­ opposed on the November ballot. Several millage requests in the town­ ships went down to defeat Tuesday. • In Yankee Springs Township, a pro­ posed half mill increase (from three-tenths to eight-tenths of a mill) for five years in the local tax for fire protection and emer­ gency services was defeated 85 to 74. Yan­ kee Springs contracts with Thomapple Township Emergency Services. • In Rutland Township, voters turned down an eight-year proposal to override a millage rollback, mandated by the Headlee Amendment, which would have raised .1703 mil), or $12,914, for general opera­ tions in the budget this year. The vote was 130 to 81. • In Hope Township, voters also rejected a Headlee rollback override of .2398 mil) that would have raised $13,864, in 1999, the first of five years. However, there were some elections that went the other way. A one-mill proposal for dust control and road maintenance for five years in Maple Grove Township was approved, 34 to 23. And voters in John­ stown Township handily passed a half mill renewal for four years for road improve­ ments and a four-ycar, one mill renewal for fire protection. The vole on roads was 56 to 15 and the vote on fire protection was 62 to 10. The vote turnout was extremely light countywide. A total of 2,014 showed up at the polls or voted by absentee ballot, a lit­ tle more than 5 1/2 percent of Barry Coun­ ty's estimated 36.000 registered voters. In the city of Hastings, only 258 voters cast ballots. Meanwhile, there were several other local issues and races decided in Tuesday’s special election. In the city of Hastings, Karen Heath and Donald Spencer were the lop two vote get­ He is also a member of the Michigan Association of Public Safety Commission Officials and has testified before legislative committees on matters affecting local 911 services. He also participated in a recent video production explaining the behind-the-scenes functions of 911 centers for use as munici­ pal, educational material. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 5. 1999 - Page 3 Road repair slated for M-79 The sight of orange cones and people holding up signs saying "Stop" has be­ come so commonplace on Barry County highways this summer that the easier ques­ tion may be which roads aren't being re­ paired. Yet another repair project has been an­ nounced by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Crews will reseal 5 5. miles of M-79 from M-37 east to Barryville Road. Traffic will be reduced to one lane of traffic, forcing motorists to wait in line until it is their turn to traverse the area under repair. The project is scheduled to being Aug. 9 and end Aug. 27. The road crew will be "double chip seal­ ing” the road surface, MDOT said. Chip sealing rejuvenates an asphalt roadway and seals the surface, reducing the amount of water that gets into the pavement, accord­ ing to MDOT. The $211,500 project is being funded through the state's Build Michigan II plan, and is expected to extend the life of the road by approximately five years. GRANT APPROVED cont. from page 1 would be. Rahn could not be reached for comment Wednesday afternoon. It was the third grant that has been ap­ proved in the last two months in connec­ tion with the city's Riverwalk plans, which would include a path along the north side of the Thomapple Rive., improvements at Tyden Park, a foot bridge and the low im­ pact park near the incubator. Approval had been received last month from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for a $384,000 grant to fund a recreational trail on the north side of the Thornapple River and make some im­ provements in Tyden Park. That came on the heels of approval in June from the Michigan Department of Transportation for a $141,000 grant to fund building a foot bridge over the Thomapple River in the Tyden Park area. The long-range idea is to have a recre­ ational trail for walking and bicycling along the Thomapple River, a bridge where people can cross or stop to fish or simply enjoy. The city's match for the DNR grant will be $105,000. The local match for the MDOT grant was $56,000. SEWER SUED, cont. from page 1 Plainwell or Delton. "There are no out-of­ area addresses on that list." Yet according to Ford, her neighbor's primary residence is in the Chicago area. Dwyer said some residents of East Lansing have written to her saying they will testify in court that their bills are sent to their East I anting addresses. Dwyer said a list of lake association members shows that 20 percent of them have permanent addresses elsewhere. "There's potentially a very significant per­ centage of property .owners (Ford and oth­ ers) are being prevented from communicat­ ing with," Dwyer said. According to Ford, Row is not comply­ ing with an order given to him by the sewer authority board to turn over the billing addresses to Ford. The board's motkn to release the addresses came at its May meeting. Ford said, and was unani­ mous. Lloyd Goyingr, chairman of the sewer authority board, said he "thought we'd complied" with Ford's request for the billing list. "I don't know what happened," he said. "We would like to be able to pro­ vide information freely that we can pro­ vide." Ford said she was charged $61 for the list, and $21 of that charge was to have Row review the list prior to giving it to her. Thus the assumption is that there was no clerical mixup resulting in Ford being given the wrong list, she said. Ford said she has told the sewer authority board and the Barry County Board of Commissioners that she believes that Row "was taking matters into his own hands" in defiance of the board. Row said he consulted with the state at­ torney general's office when a request for sewer authority customers’ addresses was first made by Ford. The attorney general's office advised him that it would be all right to give addresses but no names. Row said. "That wasn't good enough for them," Row said. "They wanted actual names and addresses of our customers, which were provided. That wasn't good enough, either. They wanted where we sent the bills." He again contacted the attorney general's of­ fice, he said, and was advised that giving out the billing addresses would be invading the authority's customers' privacy. For example, he said, those who are too poor to pay their bills might be having a church or some other person or organiza­ tion pay, and disclosure of that might be embarrassing to them. However, he said, "the board wanted to do it," so the billing addresses were pro­ vided. He said Barry County Commissioner Rod Goebel has characterized the actions of another Barry County resident, Barbara Cichy, in relation to the sewer authority as "harassment.” He said Keith Zahn of the Department of Environmental Quality "feels we're doing a good job and things have improved vastly in the last two years. He said there're much worse plants that he oversees." Cichy previously filed suit over other Freedom of Information requests she made for sewer authority documents. The suit was dismissed after the authority agreed to comply with the FOIA requests. Cichy, Ford and others hooked up to the sewer system have been at odds with the sewer authority for the last year, claiming that the sewer isn't working right and want­ ing an accounting of how the system is fi­ nanced. A lawsuit filed by Barry County, the sewer authority and others asks that those involved in the system's construction pay to repair defects that have "substan­ tially impaired the value and operations of the system." That suit is set for trial in Oc­ tober. Ford contends that "the management (of the authority) is worried about the amount of pressure citizens will bring on the board to make changes when the citizens who are paying their hard-earned tax dollars for this system find out what's really going on. They don't want us to be able to mail in­ formation to our neighbors who don't live here year-round, so they have refused to give us their mailing addresses." The authority has 28 days to respond to the complaint Ford filed in Barry County Circuit Court. Lake O teen found guilty of murder It took only two hours for a Clinton County jury to come back with a guilty verdict July 28 for Christopher W. Hynes, 16, of Lake Odessa, who had been charged with first-degree and felony murder. Hynes and two other teens were arrested last December in connection with the mur­ der of Kassandra Marie Sandborn, 20, for­ merly of Sunfield. Hynes' three-day trial began July 21. He, along with John Soblesky and Travis Bumham, all of Lake Odessa were accused of the December 1998 murder of Sandborn. Sandborn's fully clothed body was found on Bauer Road in Eagle Township on Dec. t 17, 1998. She suffered from numerous stab/cut wounds, according to Dr. Laurence Simpson, director of forensic pathology at Christopher W. Hynes Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Hynes, who was tried as an adult, origi­ cocaine with the car. No one is going to nally confessed to the murder following his say this if they are truly innocent." arrest in December. His confession was According to Hynes' original statements twice recorded. But at the trial, Robert after the arrest, he was the first to stab Bellgowan Jr., his court-appointed attor­ Sandborn in the stomach, the location of ney, said that Hynes lied in his confes­ the fatal wound. He also admitted jumping sions. Hynes claimed to have confessed in on her head. In the trial, Hynes argued that order to please the police and because of he had tried to stop the other two suspects threats from the other suspects. Bellgowan when the attack started. said Hynes had nothing to do with the A sentencing date is set for a later time. crime and was only along for the ride. The The conviction carries a penalty of life in plan to kill Sandborn and steal her car was prison. hatched while he was in the bathroom. The For the Sandborn family, justice was overall plan was to sell the car for crack served. Ed Sandborn, the victim's father cocaine. stated, "We wanted him put away. He'll The prosecutor for the case countered this never hurt anyone again." defense by asking the jury, "Who is going The Sandboms still have to watch the tri­ to confess to a murder they didn’t partici­ als of the other two suspects Soblesky and pate in? He verbally said they planned to Bumham. kill her, to steal her car, and go get crack Training was not limned to physical activities. Camp participants also received lectures on various topics. On Tuesday the group heard about the dangers of various substances such as caffeine and steroids. Matt Goschke (above) and Scott Spahr, personal trainers at Pennock Health and Wellness Center, served as instructors at a F.A.S.T. sports camp sponsored by the wellness center. The camp, which ran from July 5 through Aug. 6, gave area athletes cardiovascular exercise, strength training and sport specific training. The camp took place both at the fitness center and at Fish Hatchery Park. Many area athletes are already undergoing training at their area schools in preparation for fall sports. One activity had participants swttching from activity to activity, doing everything from throwing weighted balls to jump roping to doing regular exercises. Athletes had to learn to change directions quickly while running in one of Tuesday’s exercises. County hears about possible changes in mental health services by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The way mental health services are pro­ vided in Barry County may be changed be­ cause of new federal regulations that are be­ ing passed on to state governments. Scott W. Dzurka, legislative coordinator for the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC), told the Barry County Board of Commissioners last week that a "huge change” is going to be coming in the state's public health/mental health code. "Under a federal regulation, the mental health services (currently provided by the county and state) are going to go to com­ petitive bid out," Dzurka said. The concept and ground rules will be made public soon, and he said MAC is hoping to have a level playing field so "local mental health will have the same shots as the HMOs in providing services." He urged commissioners to communicate with the county's mental health administrator to find out the local impact of such a change. "The fear out there is, of course, that if the county doesn't get the bid and they cur­ rently contribute 10 percent, is the county going to be interested in contributing 10 percent to some HMO to provide mental health services that they have no control over? I think the answer to that is no," Dzurka said. "So some of these HMOs that are willing to bid are going to have to come in drastically less than what a county can bid for. Therefore, the question is: if they are bidding that much less, what kind of services are the clients of Barry County going to be getting from a corporation like that? "We’re really waiting to see that position paper...We're looking for a level playing field, looking for the right of first refusal so that our local counties will have the first shot at a bid and it's not going to be completely open,” Dzurka said. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzic said he hopes the framework can at least be estab­ lished soon "because it leaves us kind of in an awkward position at the local level be­ cause we don't what position the stale is going to take on it." Another issue to be addressed, Dzurka said, ire the mental health program assets that the county has paid for over the years. On the topic of county revenue sharing, Dzurka said it was fully funded this year for the first time in five or six years, thanks to several of the new legislators who have the former county background. Townships could get up to an eight per­ cent increase in revenue sharing, he said. Regarding mental health funding in the state budget, "another $115 million was put in the budget for those issues. There's a three percent increase for your public health block grant...county medical care facilities also received a four percent inflationary in­ crease as well." said Dzurka who has been with MAC for about five years and handles all its human services and judiciary issues. MAC represents all 83 counties in the state on legislative and education issues. MAC also holds conferences for county boards and provides services to counties in­ cluding insurance programs. "Corrections has been a hot topic," Dzurka told the County Board. "With the implementation of sentencing guidelines legislation last year, it has greatly changed our jails and who is staying in our jails." He said MAC is currently working with the Michigan Sheriffs Association and Michigan Department of Corrections "to rewrite a new formula to protect counties to make sure that they can still receive a re­ imbursement formula for those inmates that they are keeping that typically would go to prison." In the fall, a proposed 300-page bill to revise the Drain Code will, as it now stands , be "two steps backwards" for coun­ ties "so we're going to have to do a lot of work in committee," he said of that issue. Another state bill that has been intro­ duced would lengthen the terms of county commissioners from two to four years. County commissioners are the only elected officials at the local level who have two year terms, he said. A five year block grant from the federal government has ended to provide parenting and custody services through Friend of the Court and the state can't get a renewal "be­ cause there have been so many rules and changes at the federal level," Dzurka said. "Because the federal government isn't go­ ing to be renewing that grant, it's created a hole in all of our budgets. We're currently working with the State Family Indepen­ dence Agency to see if we can get a one year extension to carry us through for a year. But, I urge you to please talk to your Friend of the Court If we don't get that re­ newal, I'm sure we'll be at (State Rep.JTerry Geiger's door, the chair of the Appropriations, and see if we can get some extensions there through some general funding through the state." Dzurka also noted that "during this past spring your representative, Rep. Geiger, put in a lot of hours completing the bud­ get...," Dzurka. It was the first time in three or four years that the state budget was completed on time for implementation Oct. 1, he said. "With term limits now implemented, a new breed of legislator has arrived in-Lansing.. A breath of fresh air has really come into Lansing," Dzurka said. "These new representatives are very open to ideas, eager to learn...The other thing I’ve really noticed thqt has been appreciated: in the past, pre-term limits, several of the reps would get a bill and maybe it wasn't quite perfect and they would vote yes on it anyway and send it on and say we'll fix it later on down the road. This group doesn't operate like that. This group wants to do it right the first time. They're saying, 'look we're only in here for six years. Let’s get it done and get it done right and not worry about coming back and fixing it.’ That's been a fantastic change needed in Lansing," Dzurka said. Articles talking about this new group have said they are "just the governor's pup­ pets and all they are doing is walking around and following whatever the gover­ nor says. I really think that's not true. John Engler is still very powerful in Lansing. He has been in the past six terms, but this Legislature has not fallen in any more so than any other Legislature in past years. They have taken stands. They are working with the governor on issues. So when you see those articles think twice before you believe everything that is written on those," Dzurka said. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 5. IBM Barry Sanders, not his decision, was class act To the editor: I think all modern-day athletes should read a quote by Bernard Berenson, “I wish I could stand on a busy comer, hat in hand, and beg people to throw in all their wasted hours" To every young person hoping to make their mark in sports, any kind of sports, in today's world, listen up! it'fc time to stop and take a long look at the system. Recently, a star running back from the Detroit Lions, Barry Sanders, decided to leave the game. Barry said that be has re­ tired after 10 years. It’s not the idea of leaving the game on top of virtually all rushing records except all-time yards Ills not that Barry Sanders is leaving his team as they prepare for the upcoming sea­ son. No. it¥ the way Mr. Sanders did choose retirement. It’s the way Barry chose to in­ form all the parties about his decision. With only 1,458 yards shy of the all-time rushing record, and the N.F.L. expecting a great year coming up. It’s tough to swallow on how Barry han­ dled the entire situation. He left a nineparagraph press release with his representa­ tive and refused to answer questions before ta/ing off on vacation. “Love him or hate him,” he is now retired from the game for now. To be an athlete has all changed in the last decade. It used to be a great way for young people to make it in sports, then use the connections to begin a second career af­ ter their playing days. To Barry, thank you for what you accom­ plished in your 10-year run as a member of the Detroit Lions. Yes’ The nature of the game of football is a rough way to earn a liviig. The big money that these young players cam these days means it’s time to display their best in emotions and talents. Barry did both on every time he performed. But to any young person, please look at this situation and figure out a better way of handling quitting your job. After the season was over, Barry should have asked for i meeting with the coaching staff r.nd then with the ownership. At that time, Barry should have said he had chosen to leave the Detroit Lions and retire as a player, then worked out the financial part of the decision. The system of modem sports means money, money, money. In most businesses, when you quit a job, don’t expect to return. But in sports, it’s “I’m mad,” so I will retire until I get my way. In pro sports, and now even college sports, performance has diminished be- cause of athletes constantly looking over their shoulders al sports agents and advi­ sors. Don't waste your dreams chasing the thoughts of being a sports star unless you look at all sides. Sports is still a good wey to make a liv­ ing, but make sure that you don't lose &igh! of your education. Only a small, small per­ centage of athletes make it in the profes­ sional ranks. Make sure you have the fundamentals down first. Make sure you learn as much as you can and develop yourself for the rest of your life. Education, first and foremost, then if you want to, then move ahead in the sports world. So, in closing, the example of Barry Sanders as a player L> at one of the best to come along Bu' ,ie doesn't rank very high in his decision making. Football is a t-'-’.m sport, Barry did not thmk as a tear. yer. All of us will miss him. Hopefully, he will return to the game in his usual way soon. Stephen Jacobs, Hastings Cruel punishment for dog owner To the editor: I’ve just about had it with the Barry County Animal Shelter. Our dog ran away Memorial Day week­ end. My daughter filed a report Friday morning. The shelter picked up the dog Fri­ day afternoon. They never contacted us to tell us they found the dog. The dog sat for four days in th', shelter because they were closed on Monday (Memorial Day). When we got him home, he was half starved and his ribs were showing. I’m all in favor of a new shelter for these animals, but what kind of people are run­ ning it? Now this last weekend, the same dog hap­ pened to bite one of our family members who was acting out of control. The dog was only trying to protect me. The animal shel­ ter said he had to be quarantined for 10 days either at home or at the shelter. Under the circumstances, we let the shelter take him in. We later that day went to see him. He was bleeding from the nose and mouth and four teeth were chipped out of his mouth. They said he bit a stick. So we asked if we could take him home. They told us no. My daughter was so upset about the small cage they had this large dog in. And he wasn’t able to see light or go out­ doors. They said he was vicious so she turned him over to be put down. We said we wanted to bury him at heme. They said she could, but they cut his head off to send to lab for rabies. He had his rabies shot al­ ready. I thought this comment was pretty cruel to a young girl who had to make a decision like that. I filed a report with the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Lett see what hap­ pens. Sincerely, Denise Bouwens, Middleville Geiger played role to help MSU To the editor: During the past several months, a very important debate has been occurring in the State Legislature on future funding for higher education. On June 30, Governor Engler signed the higher education appropriations bill, which includes provisions for a long-term mecha­ nism designed to correct long-standing funding disparities that exist among Michi­ gan^ universities. Historically, state universities have re­ ceived across-the-board increases regard­ less of changes in student enrollment levels or university mission. Michigan State Unix, versify has received significantly less per student than comparable universiries in the state - a “gap” in per student funding that has continued to widen over time. This year, Governor Engler proposed a system to begin to narrow the existing fund­ ing disparities, and create a mechanism to fund universities based on student enroll­ ment and mission. State Representative Terry Geiger played a significant leadership role in getting this proposal passed in the legislature. MSU, its alumni, and its students, appre­ ciate Geiger's efforts in ensuring that our stated universities are funded equitably in the future. . , PertrMcPherscn, president, Nfichigan State University To the editor: I am in full support of John Fehscnfeldt idea to have the Barry County Board of Commissioners meet evenings instead of during the day as they do now. This would make it possible for more cit­ izens to serve in public offices, as it would no longer interfere with their daytime em­ ployment or other responsibilities. It is a sad commentary on our form of county government when 60 percent of Barry County citizens cannot take part in government affairs because they are em­ ployed or have other interests during the hours the board meets. This can be cor­ rected by a vote of the commissioners. 1 will ask my county commissioner to vote to change meeting times from during the day to evenings. Floyd Miller, Bellevue HastingsBaNNER to the mitruti of Barry County Since 1826 Devoted PubivtHKi ty Hastings Banner. Inc. A DMaon of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N.M-43 Hwy. Mattings. Ml 49058-0602 (816) 945-9554 John Jacobs PresOant Joyce Ryan Treasurer Fradartc Jecoba Vice Prawdonl Stapben Jacoba Secretary •NEWSROOM* David T Young (EMor) Elaine Gilbert lAntunt E<tfor) Shelly Sulsw Helen Mudry Patnaa Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawne Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • OcaiAed ads accepted Monday trough Fnday 8 am to 530 pm. Saturday 830 am ■ Noon Soon Ommen Jerry Johnson Cindy O’Neil Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastngs. Ml 49053-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastngs, Ml 49056 county-wide organizations to conduct a candidate forum early next year as a means of encouraging more citizens to run for public office, it is important for candidates to know that Barry County Commission meetings can be held in the evening and thus not interfere with their daytime re­ sponsibilities. Barry County has a wealth of talent awaiting to serve in elective offices throughout the county. Our leadership train­ ing efforts, as supported by our county Futuring Committee, Kellogg Community College, our Extension office and others, has added to this wealth of potential candi­ dates. I support Mr. Fehscnfcld’s proposal that the Barry County Board of Commissioners change from day to evening meetings. Emmet E. Herrington. Barry County Commissioner Sanders was worth eve r penny To the editor: 1 have read several lettcis to the editor and editor’s notes about the retirement of Barry Sanders that I would classify as pure garbage. There have been a few who have written the truth (two to be exact), but the rest must be jealous or in a severe state of stupidity. They should call the doctor, they all need a checkup from the neck up. The truth is that Barry Sanders is worth every penny that he has been paid over the last 10 years. Because of the fact that he played for 10 years, he can hardly be called a quitter or a spoiled anything. He was left unprotected by the cheapness of the Fords (team owners), who were un­ willing to pay for the great linemen the Lions once had who could or would block for Barry. My hat goes off to Barry Sanders. He plays it smart both on and off the field. Leaving the game with your health intact is better than staying for a paycheck and being part of a pathetic organization like the Lions have become. Some may question what message he is sending to today's youth. It’s loud and clear "It's OK to just say no." Barry Sanders is a strong man, so the cheap shots that have been printed in the press will only make him tum the other cheek — another lesson to our youth. So I question those who write and say negative things about a great athlete and a great man — what is it that you are teach­ ing the youth of today? Football will not be the same! KayNaab, Woodland Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Wash­ ington DC. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington DC. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, reg-onal representative. U.S. Congress Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but Board should meet evenings Evening meetings a good idea To the editor: The facts stated in John Fehscnfcld’s let­ ter to the editor and personal appearance before the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners concerning evening meetings de­ serve favorable action by the board. He called our attention to the fact that the Board of Commissioners is the only local elected body continuing to meet during the day instead of evenings. This results in a majority of county residents being shut out of meaningful participation in the affairs of county government because they arc em­ ployed or have business or other interests during the day. He also mentioned evenings would have the advantage of adequate parking in close proximity to the courthouse. Evening meet­ ings would make it possible for a greater number of county citizens to participate in shaping county affairs. Action is in the planning stage by several there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: . • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. . • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ’cards of thanks* will not be accepted Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Or­ angeville. 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State Representative Terry Galger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner - Thuraday. August 5. 1999 - Page 5 j....... ________ Don’t call Barry Sanders ‘a cry baby’ Annual reports contain valuable information Looking for a good read? How about the annual reports of your stocks and mutual funds? Many people limit the study of their in­ vestments to watching market values fluc­ tuate. But if you want to know whv your stock or mutual fund performs the way it docs, check out its semiannual or annual re­ port. The first thing to look for is the report to shareholders. This is a “state of the com­ pany" address by the CEO or president ex­ plaining to you. a shareholder and owner of the business, events that influenced your company's performance in the past year. 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ATJT 50-718 -4-1® 74-54 •3/8 75-5/16 -2-14 37-7/8 -1-1® 60-13/16 -1-11/16 76-1/16 •8 uairTMefunrj'sier Dow Chemical 124-11/16 -1/16 78-13/16 +1-1/4 Exxon Family Dollar 21-5/16 •3/4 +14 First Financial Bancorp 23 Fori 50-1/16 -3-5/16 General Motors 63-1/16 -3-1/16 —• 12-3/4 Hastings Mlg. 119-318 -6-74 IBM 44-1/8 -2-1/2 XPenney -2-9/16 Johnson & Johnson 94-3/16 14-5/16 •11/18 Kmart Kellogg Company 34 -34 42-3/8 +3/16 McDonald’s Sears 41-1/2 12 +9/16 Simpson Industries Semco Energy 15-1/2 -34 — Spartan Motors 6 -74 TCF Financial 27-11/16 -4-15/16 52-15/16 Pharmacia A Upjohn 41-15716 -3-54 Wal-Mart +$185 $25610 Gold Qiknr +127 $5 44 10.677.31 ■301.73 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 735,000,020 +16,000.000 Amentech Anheusef Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola Dear editor: “It’s such a shame when the media, or other individuals, have to criticize what they don’t realize." Those were the words written by your spore editor, then a few paragraphs later he wrote of the great Barry Sanders: “crybaby professional jcck who would rather sulk than become the best running back to ever play the game." 1 nearly hacked up a piece of my intestine State busier street than Broadway T« the editor: The city manager was quoted recently in the Banner as saying that building a bridge over the Thomapple River would give school children an alternative route to school and keep children from crossing busy M-43 (North Broadway). If kids stay on the side of the streets they are supposed to be on. they don't have to cross Broadway al all, but they do have to cross West State Street. Which has the most traffic. West State Street or North Broadway? If the city wants to protect the chi'dren from heavy traffic, then they should bund a sky walk across West Slate Street. Bill Mullins, Hastings Lions aren’t ‘restoring roar’ when I read that. Barry Sanders, in both my opinion and my daughter’s, is the best running back in the history of the game. A crybaby? Since when does name call­ ing become a professional journalist? Barry is many things, but a crybaby isn’t one of them. Sulk? Nowhere in any of the reports I’ve read or the spoils programs I’ve heard, did anyone say Barry was “sulking " It sounds like you made that up. Barry played 10 years of pro football. He played well. He played very well; het a class act. Now, he has decided to retire. We will miss him, like many of his fans. I have not been made privy to his reasons for retiring. His attorney made the state­ ment and everyone began their speculating. Why wait for Barry to speak? If Barry has to pay back 7 million dollars. STATS OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Environmental Stewardship Division Notice of Letting of Intercounty Drain Contract and Review of Apportionments (In accordance with RA. 40 of 1956, as amended) LITTLE THORNAPPLE INTERCOUNTY DRAIN (JORDAN LAKE DAM) NOTKS n HSRSSY GIVEN that we. John Bush. Ionia County Drain Commissioner-. Tom Doyle, Berry County Drain Commissioner, end Roger Lanings. Kent County Drain Commissioner. State of Michigan; end Dan Wyant, the Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture. wf* on August 11.1999, at ths offices of the Ionia County Drain Commissioner. Courthouse. 100W Mten Street in the city of Ionia, in Ionia County, proceed to receive seated bids until 1100 am. of that day. when bids wiN be opened and pubiicty announced for the construction of a certain drain known and designated as. Little Thomappte Intercounty Drain. (Jordan Lake Dam) located rod established in Woodtend Township. Barry County. Odessa Township, and the VEags of Lake Odessa. Ionia County. Persons with dtsabAties needing accommodations for efteefive participa­ tion in toe meeting should contact the Drain Commissioner in toe county which they reside a: the numbers noted below (voice) or through toe Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777 (TTY) at leest one week in advance of toe meeibg to request mobility, visual, hwmg or other assistance. To the editor: What roar they did have now seems to be a memory. As usual, the Detroit Lions are trying to "restore the roar." Now Barry Sanders, arguably the best running back in NFL history, is taking all sorts of cheap shot comments, such as "crybaby," "spoiled brat" and "coward" (Thanks, Gibby!). In regards to Detroit Lions football, Barry has been the only reason to cheer in years. He did his job day in and day out, keeping to himself and not wanting the spotlight, unlike so many of today’s other professional athletes whp are overpaid, ob­ noxious and wannabe movie stars. It’s just "show time" and glamour, "just give me the money." , • Let Barry make his own choices, such as retirement, and let’s point the finger to where it really belongs. Mr. Foal (team wfflwJRte" d0 »«• have a better idea? W<* will see again, as usual. Mr. Ford, where are ^he key team mem­ bers who helped in the past, such as Lomas Brown, Kevin Glover and Zefros Mots? Barry has been frustrated enough and it’s time for him to move on, boefully not to the end of a brilliant carter, but to a Super Bowl contender, which be richly deserves. Brian Donaldson, Woodland that is his business. If he doesn't set any running records, that is up to him to decide He played for the love of the game and he was paid well for it. When he doesn’t play, he won’t be paid. If something has come up where football is no longer the most important thing in his life and he wants to quit the game, well, we will miss him, but we will still be thankful for the chance we had to watch him play. Barry is an individual who has the right to make decisions about his own life and it is my belief that he shouldn't have to toler­ ate being called a “crybaby" because it doesn’t fit into the way you feel the world should be run. We will miss Barry and hope he has a good life out of the public’s eye and away from the media types who like “to criticize what they don’t realize." T.L. Stcnzelbanon, Hastings The Little Thomapple intercounty Drain wH be let as toftows: The work consists of concrete removal and repair epoxy coating, and eroeion control This Notice of letting, toe plans, spsctocattons, and bid proposal shaft be considered a part of ths Contract. The foltowing items wift be required and a contract M tor same. 1. Concrete demolition, hydro demolition, and repair. 2. Painting, Epoxy coating 3. Rip Rap Said job will be let in accordance with the plans and specifications now on file with toe other doc­ uments pertaining to said drain, in toe office of the County Drain Commissioners of toe Counties Of Ionia and Barry to which reference may be had by aft parties interested. A mandatory pre-bid showing wift take piece a! the dem site, at 10 00 a.m. August 4. 1999 Complete copies of the plans and specifications with required bid forms are available to prospective bidders upon request. Contracts* wifi be mqde with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security tor the performance cA trie. work. to the Sum then and thereto be Aqsd by us. reserving to ourselves the any irid afl bids? ftndW nb'satisfactory sealed bids are received, we reserve the 1 right to proceed immediately after the rejection of sealed blds and at the same time end place and without further notice to let the contract by open bidding, likewise reserving the right to reject any and aft such open bids and to adjourn such letting to such time and place as we shaft pubfidy announce The date for toe completion of such contract and toe terms of payment therefore, shaft and w« bo announced at the time and place of lotting. Any persons desiring to bid on the above mentioned work wift be required to deposit with the Drainage Board a cashier 's check, money order, certified chock, or a bidders bond (cash is not acceptable) payable to the Little Thomappte Intercounty Drainage District in the amount of 5% of the bid as a guarantee that they wift enter into contract and furnish ths required bond as prescribed by lew. The checks of al unsuccessful bidders tel be returned after contracts are awarded. Al bids must be made on biddtog blanks furnished by the Uttte Thomappte Intercounty Drainage Board Al excavations shaft be bid by a unit of finear meas­ ure or lump sum and not by volume. Payments tel be cash, upon approval of the engineer Notice of Review of Apportionment for Drain Special Assessment Notice If Further Hereby Given. that on the 19th of Auguat 1999. et the Ionia County Drain Commtaaioner'a Office Courthouee. 100 W Main Street. Ionia. Ionia County. Ml 616-527 5373 State of Mtehioan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMMSTRATION Indopomtem Probata Rte No. 99-29744E For aft propertie, and public corporationa in Ionia County; and at the Barry County Drain Commietooner', Office. 220 W State Street. Hasting,. Barry County. Ml 616-948-4879 Estate at: ROBERT W. JONES, Deceased So­ cial Security No. 507-03-9240. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected tty trie following The decadent whoee last known address was 15572 S Kwve Rd . Ptamwefl. Ml. died June 27. 1996. An instrument dated 9/17/1986 has been ad­ mitted as the wH of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that ail claims against the estate wiM be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. ERMA L ANDERSON. 15572 Kane Road. Plainweft. Ml 49060, or to both the in­ dependent person al representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 West Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 within 4 months of the date of putAcabon of tt«s notice. Notice is further given that the estate w* be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons enMtod to it. Attorney name, address, telephone no : STEPHEN M KANTZ (P15688) 550 Uncoin Road. M-89 West Otsego. Ml 49078-1071 (616) 694-9482 (8-5) LVUZYP-llfK uNPLE-TLlLiUN' With a loan from Hastings City Bank, your summer fun continues. ’ Take a vacation, buy a boat, go on the road in your new RV, add a deck or pool.. the possibilities, are endless. For al properties and pubic corporationa in Barry County; or at such other lane and piece there­ after. to which we the Drainage Board aforesaid, may adfoum Vie same tie apportionment tor beneffia and the lands comprised within the ’Little Thomappte htercourty Drain Special Assessment Drawer, and the spportenrpents thereof wd be subject Io review tor one day. bom nine o'clock to the forenoon untt live o'clock to the afternoon. At sard review the computation of costs tor said dram wffi Veer be open tor inspection by any partes totereated Persons wth dteabMes needing accommodate™ tor effective partrdpebon to the meeting should contact the Drton Commissioner to toe county which they reside at toe numbers noted below (voice) or through toe Michigan Relay Center al 1 -800-649-3777 (TTY) at teas one week to advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance Whereas, The owner of any land to toe Special Assessment District of toe little Thomappte Intercounty Orton who may feet aggrieved by the apoortenmem of benefits made by the county drton commissioner, may within 10 days after the day oi review, appeal therefrom by making appkcation to the probate court ot the county in which the assessed property is located tor the appointmenl of a board of review. The following is a condensed desenpton of toe snerto tracts or parcels of land constituting the Special Assessment District of said *ton. via. Erect property description and apportionment infor­ mation vid must be obtained on toe dale and to the locations staled above Portions of sections 3.4. ted 5 o< Woodtend Township. Barry County, and Portions of sections 27. 26. 33 and 34 Odessa Township and the VBage of lake Odessa New, Therefore, all unknown and non-resident persons, owners and parsons interested to the above described lands, and you For Ionia County, the lenia County Clerk Ionia County Board of Road Commissioners Supervisor of Odessa Township President of me Vrlage of I ske Odessa Great rates. Fast answers. Flexible terms. Summer moves fast. so don't wait. Stop by any office and apply now. For Barry County, the Barry County Clerk Barry County Board of Road Commissioners Supervisor of Woodtend Township CSX Railroad The Michigan Department of Transportation which public corporations are table lor assessments at large for reason of benefits lor public health. convenience. warfare, and the Improvement of highways and are hereby notited that at the time and piece aforesaid, al such other time and place thereafter to which said letting may be adjourned, wa shat proceed to receive bids lor the construction ol said Utile Thomappte intercounty Drain’, to the manner hereinbefore stated; and also, that al such time and place as stated aforesaid tram nine o'clock to toe forenoon until five □ crock in the afternoon. 6ie apportionment lor benefits and toe lends comprised within toe little Thomapple fntercounty Orton Special Assessment District wB be subject to review Sfustiwjs (fitv^aitk Hastings • MKMkn^A** Beiievi-e Nashvil’f • Caledcma-* Wa/i >:id www histingscifybank com Arad Thu and Bach ot ffieu. Owners snd persons interested in toe aforesaid lands, ere hereby cned to appear at the time and place of such reviewing of apportionments as aforesaid, and be heard with respect to such special assessments and your interests to relation thereto, if you so desire Given under our hands July 12. 1999 Members of the little Thomapple Intercounty Drainage Boerd a By: Jeffrey E. Friedte, P.E. Deputy tor the Directory P.O. Box 30017. Lansing. Ml 48909 517-335-4497 John Bush. Ionia County Drain Commissioner Thomas C. Coyle. Barry County Drain Commissioner Roger lartega . Kent County Drato Commission Dan Wyant Director Agriculture �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 5. 1999 Jeffery B. Fountain Alwyn N. Rosenberger MORLEY - Jeffery B. Fountain, age 34. of Morley and formerly of Caledonia, passed away Thursday. July 29, 1999 at home. Mr. Fountain is survived by his children. Tiffany Sue. Jeffery J., Tabitha A. and Linda J.; parents. Brace and Phyllis Fountain, one sister, Beth (Walter) Gulch all of Middleville; grandmother. Violet Jennings of Ohio; two nieces. Nicole and Jessica Gulch. Funeral 4 Committal Services for Mr. Fountain were held Saturday afternoon. July 31, 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor Robert Goke officiated. Interment was in Curtice Cemetery, Bitely. Michigan. Monday. August 2, 1999. More Obituaries on Page 15 ALTO - Alwyn N. Rosenberger, age 80. of Alto, passed away Sunday. August 1. 1999. He was a life long resident of the Clarksville and Alto area. Mr. Rosenberger is survived by his son, Robert (Lila) Rosenberger, daughters. Jo Ann Faunce. and Bonnie Lou Kidder, all of Freeport; five grandchildren and six step grandchildren; three great grandchildren and 13 step great grandchildren; brothers. Glen (Vena) and Lloyd Rosenberger, and his sister, Lynn (Lyman) Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; brothers, Gordon and Lyle; and his sister, Althea Porritl. Funeral Services were held Wednesday. August 4, 1999 at the Elmdale Church of the Nazarene, Alto. Reverend Greg Freed officiated. Interment was in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elmdale Church of the Nazarene. Lloyd James Colvin .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Charles Fiacbcr, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. FLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service' 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 am.; Sunday Earning Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. THOR.NAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd.. Jeffrey A. Ar­ nett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m^ 9:55 a m and 11:20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m_. Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF COD M-37 Sooth at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours, Vfcd/Thurs 9 a m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning. 9:30 azn.. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m Morning Wbrship. Wednesday b 00-8 00 pzn. Warriors (grades K5th), serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6:00 p.m.; Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p m. (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 7:00 p.m Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided) 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9.30 a m; classes for ail ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nuncry provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m. are: Ratnbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Vbuth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limit* ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058. St Mattluas Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 am. 1928 Book Of Common Prayer Ques­ ts call 948-9437 WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHO3IST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene RP 9:45 am. for all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 8 00 p.m.; BIBLE STUDY; Sunday. 5:00 p.m, Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8.-00 azn.; freewill of­ fering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christh Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a_m. - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10.40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Fatih. 5:30 p.m. Youth meet­ ing with “Youth With a Message". 945-9224; 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study for all EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the HbridWide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St. (comer of S Broad­ way and W. Center). Church Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014. Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m. and 10 am. Christian Education 10 am.; Nursery Available at 10 azn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship 11 a m . PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults, Teens and Children ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles F richer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p m . Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a m . Confession Saturday 4 00 - 4 30 p m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastinp Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 ana. Morning Worship Service. 11 00 im., Evening Service. 6 00 pzn. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana. Sr. & Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ tice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at 11:00am HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm ; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting M Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tone before the service. Nursery, children^ min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 azn.; Church Service 10:30 am.; Wednesday 6 00 p.m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services: Bible Classes 10 am.. Worship 11 am.. Evening Services 6 pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Slate Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior 1 aster; Rev. Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. Kid’s quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for ail. Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m.. Kidh Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 am,, Senior Adult Bible Study and your.g adult Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St . Hastings Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616) 945-9414. Thursday. Aug. 5Softball Tournament. Friday. Aug. 6 - Battle Cat*. Saturday. Aug 7 Softball Tournament; 8:00 p.m. NA. Monday. Aug. 9-7:00 p m Baptism Prep Tuesday, Aug. 10 7:30 p.m. OA Wednesday. Aug 11 - 7:00 p.m. Youth Comm. ' HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Musk. Organist. Church phone: (616) 945-9574. Barrier .rue building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 M 10: 30 am SUNDAY - We hav. begun out summer schedule: 9:M> a m - Worship Services - Child care available for infants and tod­ dlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade. 10:30 am. - Coffee Radio broadcast Vacation Bible School Aug. 9-13, 9 to 11:30 a.m. To reg­ ister your child call 945-9574. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings, Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G. Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Salty C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday, July 29 - 6:30 p.m.. Softball Game: First Presby­ terian vs First Baptist at Cheney Field Sunday. Aug I - 9:00 a m Traditional Worship Service; 9:20 am Children's Worship. 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room; 10:30 azn. Contemporary Worship Service with Communion. 11:50 a m. Children's Warship. The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 Nursery is pro­ vided dunng both Services Tues­ day. Aug. 3 - 6:30 pzn. Softball Game - First Presbyterian vs. Thor­ napple Valley at Cheney Field COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd . Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times: 9:00 a m. Traditional. 10:15 a.m Sun­ day School. 11:15 am. Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery provided. Ju­ nior church. Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p m. For more information call the church office. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F D C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N. Brcadwiy - Hasimp BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Haanngs. Michigan Rebecca Ann French GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs. Rebecca Ann French, age 50, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, passed away Monday. August 2, 1999 at Spectrum Health-Downtown Campus. Grand Rapids. Mrs. French was bom on June 2, 1949 in St. Paul. Minnesota, the daughter of John & Dorothy (Grandy) French. She was raised in Redondo Beach. California; Tulsa. Oklahoma & Wayne. New Jersey, and attended schools there. Her marriages to Rafael Perez and Herbert Tcmbroe both ended in divorce. She moved to Grand Rapids in December 1998 from Hastings. Mis. French was employed as a Licensed Beautician for several years, then in health care as a Nurses Assistant and Laboratory Technician at Western Medical Center in California, Pennock Hospital in Hastings and the former Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was a member of South Club, M.W.A. Club, Ice Breakers Club and was an avid NASCAR memorabilia collector and fan. Mrs. French is survived by her son. Elliott Perez of Hastings; daughter. Emily Perez of Chliforhta; tWb grandchildren, Mylah & Alexis P^re?. parents. Dorothy & John French of Hastings; two sisters. Toni French of Pdmpton Lakes, New Jersey, and Cathy Huliey of Hastings; four brothers, John (Ann)’French of Alamuchy, New Jersey. Dann^ (Lynn) French of HASTINGS - Mr. Lloyd James Colvin, age 67. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 27. 1999 at his residence. Mr. Colvin was bom on January 13, 1932 in Irving Township, the son of Lloyd James and Virginia A. (Kidder) Colvin. He was raised and attended school in Vermontville. Mr. Colvin married Jeanette Marie Honon on March 1, 1952 in La Grange. Indiana. The marriage ended in divorce. He was employed and retired from Oven Fresh Bakery in Grand Rapids as a Hi-Low Driver. Mr. Colvin was a member of the VFW Post in Nashville, Moose Lodge and the Teamsters Union. He served in the United States Army, was a Corporal in the Korean Conflict. He received an Infantry Badge, Korean Theater Ribbon with three Campaign Stars and Korean Presidential Unit Citation with three bronze Campaign Stars. Lloyd was an avid reader, he enjoyed traveling, was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for fishing, and enjoyed the friendship of many. Mr. Colvin is survived by his four daughters, Marlene Newton of Hastings, Luella (Ray) Boze of Plainwell. Virginia Harper of Battle Creek, and Velma (Michael) Mcleod of Hastings; sister. Betty Garrow of Hastings; ten grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Memorial Services for Mr. Colvin were held Monday. August 2. 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Reverend Richard Taggart officiated. Burial was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Battle Creek with full Military Honors. Rachael E. Finney Rachael Elizabeth Finney blessed treasure from God above. Infant daughter of Harold L. Finney and Jolene (Bennett) Finney of Delton went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, July 29, 1999, shortly after birth in Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Michigan. Waiting to join her in Heaven some day are her surviving parents; sisters. Jennifer, Concord, California, Kevin French of Becky, and Leslie Ogden; brother, Robbie Hastings, and Jeffrey French of Hastings. Ogden all of Delton; maternal Visitation will be Thursday, August 5. grandparents, Jeanita and James Randall of 1999 from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time at Battle Creek and Monty “Joe” Bennett of the funeral home. Hastings; paternal grandparents, Mary and Funeral Services for Mrs. French will be ’ Harry Dilling Jr. of Battle Creek and Thursday, August 5, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Ronald and Ruby Finney of Bellevue. Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Graveside Services were held Saturday, Charles H. Fischer officiating. July 31, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at Bedford Memorial contributions may be made to Cemetery, Bedford Township, Michigan the Rebecca Ann French Memorial Fund. with Pastor Bret A. Hoxworth of Thomapple Valley Church officiating. Memorials can be made in Rachael’s Honor to the family to cover funeral costs. Patricia A. Guernsey Arrangements were made by Bachman Hcbblc Funeral Services. HASTINGS - Patricia A. Guernsey, “Suffer the little Children to come unto age 71, of Hastings, passed away me, and forbid them not; for such is the Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at Pennock Kingdom of God.” Hospital in Hastings. She was bom October 29, 1927 in Ingham County, the daughter of Floyd and Avis (Freer) Tyler. She graduated from Charles D. Scott Hasting* High School in 1945, and attended Michigan State University for one LANSING - Mr. Charles D. Scott, year. Mrs. Guernsey married Eugene (Bud) Guernsey Sr. on July 27, 1946 and he preceded her in death on July 7, 1997. She was a church secretary at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings for 25 years, retiring in 1981. Mrs. Guernsey was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, United Methodist Women, Hastings Women’s Club, and was past President of both, she was active in many community activities, she wrote and presented many Devotional messages, she would visit area shut-ins, she enjoyed knitting mittens for area charities, enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Guernsey was also the chairperson for many years for the church bizarre. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Guernsey is survived by her two sons, Eugene R. (Bud) Jr. (Connie) Guernsey of Hastings, and Tyler J. (Beverly) Guernsey of Hastings; daughter, Sandra K. Guernsey and friend. Rusty Russell of Ft. Wayne. Indiana; nine grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Guernsey were held Friday. July 30. 1999 at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Dr. Bufford V/. Coe officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. age 74, of Lansing and formerly of the Hastings area, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 1999 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. . He was bom February 27, 1925 in Hastings, the son of Philip & Carrie (Helmer) Scott. He attended St. Rose Elementary School in Hastings and worked at E.B.I. Breakthrough in Lake Odessa. Mr. Scott was a life long Hastings arca resident and attended St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings and St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. He enjoyed fishing and country music. He was preceded in death by his mother & father. Mr. Scott is survived by his sister. Phyllis (Mark) Lehman of Lansing; niece, Terry Carrow; great niece, Brooke Carrow; great nephew, Jcffrc^ Carrow; and special friends, Debbie, Allen & Troy Spicer. Visitation will be Thursday, August 5, 1999 from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. The Holy Rosary will be recited Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be Friday, August 6, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cyril Catholic Church. Nashville with Reverend Charles Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Hastings. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Judy Lyn Knorr PINE LAKE - Judy's life began January 13, 1943 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Bernard and Vivian (McAllister) Stephenson. She grew up in Lawrence and Kalamazoo and spent summers growing up at Pine Lake. Judy graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and attended Western Michigan University. Over the years her work included: being proprietor of Temptations Ice Cream at Pine Lake, was a para-pro at Delton Kellogg Schools and also drove school bus for Delton Kellogg Schools for 19 years. Judy enjoyed traveling and special trips included Las Vegas. Hawaii and a Caribbean Cruise. Gambling, reading, crocheting and camping were other favorite past times. Judy's family remembers her as a wonderful grandma. She married Charles E. Knorr on June 29, 1968. Judy is survived by her husband, Charles; two daughters, Patricia (Kart) Millard of Pine Lake, Cheryl Powell of Battle Creek; and son, Charles “Chip" (Stacy) Knorr of Martin; five grandchildren, Ashley Powell, Heather Millard, Dustin Millard, Andrew Littell and Trevor Millard; sister, Michaelyn Hales of Battle Creek; nieces and nephews, Kevin, Marion, Barry and Steven. She was preceded in death by her parents. Judy passed away Wednesday. July 28, 1999 at home. Cremation has taken place. A private interment of Judy’s cremains will be later at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services. Please share a memory of Judy with the family at the chapel or on line at www.rdmg.com. Arrangements were made by Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel. Albert W. Dimmers HILLSDALE - Albert W. Dimmers, age 95, qf Hillsdale, passed away at the Hillsdale Community Health Center on July 31, 1999. Mr. Dimmers was bom July 25, 1904, the son of Albert W. Dimmers Sr. and Cora Bailey Dimmers. Mr. Dimmers graduated from Hillsdale High School, attended Michigan State University, graduated from Hillsdale College in 1927, and graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1931. He was a practicing attorney for over sixty years, having been retired for the last seven years. He was a member of the Hillsdale County, Michigan and American Bar Associations. Mr. Dimmers was the Hillsdale County Prosecuting Attorney from 1934-40 and served as Hillsdale City Attorney. He was professionally honored by being chosen as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an honor which he particularly cherished as Hillsdale was the smallest town represented in that organization. Mr. Dimmers was also honored by being chosen as a Fellow of the American College of Probate Counsel. Mr. Dimmers was active :n community and political affairs. He served in the Michigan State House of Representatives from 1944-48, was a Director of the Hillsdale County National Bank, member and President of the Board of Education for the Hillsdale Community Schools and an active church member in the First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale where he served as Elder and Sunday school teacher. He served his alma mater as President of the Hillsdale College Alumni Association and received a Distinguished Alumnus Award from that institution. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and served as Chapter Advisor at the Delta Tau Delta Chapter at Hillsdale College for a number of years. He was a life long member of the Rotary Club, a Mason, member of the Knights of Pythias, served on the Salvation Army Board and his biography has appeared in the publications Who’s Who in the United Slates, Midwest and American Law. Mr. Dimmers enjoyed hunting, golfing and especially fishing and pursued his fly fishing hobby with trips to Alaska, Ireland, Labrador and the Western United States. Mr. Dimmers is survived by his children, Alan M. Dimmers of Hillsdale and David A. Dimmers of Hastings; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visitation will be at the VanHom-Eagle Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 1999. There will be a memorial service at the First Presbyterian Church at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 1999. �The Hastings Barmer - Thursday. August 5. 1999 - Page 7 •c Minnemas to mark golden anniversary Herberts to observe silver anniversary Raymond and Edna Minncma will be “Deo Volente” celebrating their 50th Wed­ ding Anniversary on Wednesday. August II. 199®. They were married in the Netherlands and came to the United States on their 4ih anniversary. They have worked and made their home in the Grand Rapids area until Ray’s retire­ ment from the Michigan Public Education System in 1989. Then they moved to Delton and settled on Guernsey Lake. Ray and Edna have three children and ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. They have planned an open house at their home on Pike Road on Wednesday. August 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. to share memories and good limes. All welcome. Mark and Jane (Buckland) Herbcn are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married in a garden ceremony at the home of Gary and Mary Buckland (brother and sister-in-law of the bride) on August 9. 1974. The. Herberts have two sons: Benjamin (18) and Gary (16). Mark is a computer net­ work designer for IBM Corporation and Jane is a water quality agent for MSU Ex­ tension. The Herberts reside at 6600 Her­ bert Road. Delton. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and condrtions of a certain mortgage made by WiBam Woodson Brown II. unmarried, to Great Lakes National Bank. Michigan. A National Banking Assoctafton. Mortgagee, dated April 29. 1999. and recorded in the office ol the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry, the State of Michigan, on May 11. 1999, as Document Number 1029365. Barry Count; Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to tx due. at the date of this notice, tor prindpai and interest, the sum of Fifty Nine Thou­ sand Eight Hundred Ttwty Sd and SOri 00 Dolars ($59,836 80) plus Isle charges of Fifty Three and 44/100 Dottafs ($53 44) mmus an insurance credft of Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Four and 20/100 Dollars ($13.234 20) And no suit or proceedmgs at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on September 23. 1999, at one o'clock in the af­ ternoon. Local Time, sard mortgage be torectoeed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigri (mat bemg the building where the Cir­ cuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amount duo. as aforesaid, on sate mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 500/1000 (10.500%) percent pet annum and al legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees al­ lowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: Beginning al a point North 86 degrees East 450 toot from a point on the West line of Section 21, Town 1 North. Range 8 West, located 800 feet South cf the West 1/4 post of said Section 21. mence Norm oo oegrees cast ou reel, mence South 04 degrees East 85 tool, thence South­ westerly about 60.5 feet to a point South 04 de­ grees East 125 feet from the point of beginning. Thence North 04 degrees West 125 feet to pomt of beginning Together with use of Lakeshore and Drive to Main Road in common with other own­ ers. Tax I D No 08-009-021 -025-00 During the six months immediately following the sate, the property may be redeemed, unless de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MSA 27A 3241(1). in which case the redemption pe­ riod shall be 30 days Dated at Ann Arbor Michi­ gan. August 3. 1999 Ekzabeth A Kiefer LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes National Bank. Michigan, mortgagee 401 East Liberty Ann Arbor. Michigan 48104-2296 (734) 769 8300 X 5499 (8-26) Thelma Barnum turns 90 Aug. 13 Thelma Barnum will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Friday, Aug. 13 with her family Jcralec and Gordon Sheldon and families and Bruce and Carol Barnum and families. The mailing address for those wishing to send her a card is: Thelma Barnum, 507 W. State Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. jZlcenses Russell Dean Drake, Middleville and Tabitha Ann Curths, Middleville. Donald Benjamin, Hastings and Dawn Marie Pennington, Hastings. Dairi Franklin Banfill, Hastings and Stephanie Kay Hockett. Hastings. Gordon James Tait, Hastings and J’Amy Marie Cross, Hastings. LaVeme Harold Hall, Plainwell and Samantha Lyn Sandborn, Plainwell. Clayton Dewey Meyer, Middleville and Reda Elaine Hayes, Middleville. Michael Dennis Barber, Woodland and Carrie Marie Herman, Woodland. Brian Keith Risner. Delton and Raneane Joyce Poll, Hastings. Christopher James Tasma. Middleville and Kristy Nicole Willis, Middleville. Nicholas Dale Norton, Middleville and Jessica Lee Woodworth, Middleville. Vincent Luther Wilber, Hastings and Dana Marie Robinson, Hastings. Jeremiah David Kimbcl, McBain and Jody Lynn Hickey. Nashville. Benjamin Scott Stacy, Greenville and Heather Lynn Carpenter, Middleville. Kenneth LeRoy Moore, Wayland and Ju­ dith Lynn Thompson. Middleville. Robert Earl Thomas. Jr., Hastings and Pamela Louise Edinger, Hastings. After a busy July, there is less activity in the community for August. An engagement announcement lists the coming nuptials of Philip O’Mara Jr. of Grandville and Jessica Maxey. Her parents reside at Saranac. His parents are the Phil O’Maras of Ionia. Both sets of his grand­ parents were Lake Odessa residents - the O’Maras and Shoemakers, that is - grand­ parents of Phil Sr. Linda King of Clarksville was listed as reaching the one gallon level for blood do­ nations. Recently Emmy Jo (Jodie) Spitzley was awarded her six gallon pin. She is the former Jodie VanZyl, wife of architect Tim Spitzley. Rosalie Cross Bartlett of Ja kson died July 30. Her funeral was to be in her resi­ dence city Monday forenoon with after­ noon burial at the Sebewa cemetery. She was 56, a graduate of LOHS in 1961, mother of Jerri Lynn, Jerry Jr., and Amy Fiddler. She was a sister of Betty (Don) Kenyon, Leonard (Kathy) Cross and Ray­ mond Cross. She was a half-sister of Jcneva Strimback, Robert Cross and Duane Cross. For years she was a waitress at the North End Restaurant here. Her parents had been Ralph and Velma Cross of Sebewa Town­ ship. The sudden storm on Wednesday night came after the sky was unusually yellow just before the sunset hour. The strong wind and rain came very quickly. The Joe Hum­ mel place lost a large limb, which blocked the south end of Johnson Street. One of John Johnson’s daughters had moved her car from APEC parking lot just minutes be­ fore the limb crashed. Kevin Merryfield had a limb fall on his truck. Rena Broc lost a limb of a lawn maple tree and split the trunk so the tree had to be removed. There were many branches piled along Sixth Av­ enue. After the storm the upper clouds in the northeast were brightly lighted by the sun which was hidden by clouds in the west. The annual concert in the park went as scheduled Thursday of last week. The street was blockaded, but there were no balloons visible as one approached. Instead the pavilion wits decorated with lights and the dance lessons were taking place under the roof. The Grand River Big Band was out­ side with an attractive lattice background. The new setup was pleasing, with the or­ chestra far more visible than in past years. The day had been stifling hot, but about 600 braved the heat, bringing their lawn chairs for a pleasant evening under the trees. There was sufficient breeze to make the lis­ tening comfortable. Many couples danced with swingsteps, twirls, dips and more as the music played. The concert ran from 8 until 11 p.m. Vendors toured the crowd with their bags of popcorn, cookies and lemon­ ade. The Lake Odessa Arts Commission sponsors this annual event Beth Barronc as president did the announcing at intervals. Reports are that tae vocalist was excellent. This year far more people than in any past year danced. There are five sets of banners hung on lamp posts around town on the chief streets advertising the Fair Always on the Fourth, Art in the Park, Lake Odessa and Friendly Village and Depot Day. The events for 1999 arc now history, Depot Day on Saturday was a big success. Despite the heat, many attended and enjoyed the breeze, which was nearly constant under the big tent. Mike McCartney and Jackie Gilliland were in charge of the food stand under the scout tent on the shady side of the caboose. They were busy dispensing hot dogs, brat sand­ wiches, chips and cheese, ice cream sun­ daes, cold drinks. They had workers in two hour shifts. Boy Scouts directed parking and helped in several other areas. Lake­ wood Baptist Church members handed out free ice cream treats at the food corral. His­ torical Society volunteers sold raffle tickets on the deck. The program began shortly after one o’clock. President John Waite invited a!! members of the Reed family to join him on the deck. There were dozens who had come from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Nevada and many spots in Michigan. The four surviving children of Walter Reed Sr. and his wife, Uarda Gorsuch Reed, were present, along with many of their children, grandchildren and in-laws. There were even a few great-grandchildren. It was a joy to sec cousins greeting cousins in the hour be­ fore the program. Waite read a tribute to Walter Reed for his vision and efforts to im­ prove the economy of local farmers by rais­ ing contract crops and providing employ­ ment for hundreds of men and women of the village. Printed copies of the tribute were available inside the museum. At the conclusion of his remarks, he and Lynda Cobb unveik-d a framed collage of veg­ etable labels and photos of the founder and the factory. The program continued with clog danc­ ing, vocals, dancing by young children from Center Stage Dancers, Stan Pierce and his dulcimer group, the Woodland Gospel Quartet and more clogging by two groups, which alternated. Tonya Guile is one of the doggers who has participated in recent years. She sang last year and she was in­ vited back this year. She had a very pleas­ ing voice and a variety of music which made her half hour of entertainment one of the high spots of the afternoon. One feature of the early afternoon was the awarding of the Janie Rodriguez plaque. This yearns honoree had not been an­ nounced in advance. So it was that Dawn President John Waite of the LOAHS reads the tribute to Walter Reed with some of the 41 Reed family members present Dancers swing to the music ot the band in the pavilion at the park. The Grand River Big Band performs at the Village Park in the an­ nual concert. Stadel Galaviz was totally overwhelmed when she realized that the tribute was for her. She had been nominated because of her willingness to help people, her efforts at St. Edward’s church, her involvement with her children’s school activities and her personal dedication to home and family. She was es­ corted on stage by her husband’s uncle, Manuel Rodriguez, whose late wife was the inspiration for the civic award. Many of her family members were present to share in the joy of the occasion. At four o’clock young Scout Eric, son of Becky and Wayne Neitzke, drew the lucky numbers from the big tub of ticket stubs. He is a grandson of Ron and Alice Martin of Woodland. The first ticket he drew was that of Ken Bush of Greenville, who won the weekend at a Traverse City resort and a three hour trip on the dinner train. The sec­ ond winner was Rose Ann (Mrs. Pat) Sinke of Lake Odessa, who won $100. Third win­ ner was Paula (Erickson) Schray of Schaumberg, Ill., who will get $50. Min­ utes later the doggers returned for the fi­ nale. Most of the crowd under the tent stayed for the last clap and Up of the feet on the boards. The doggers present a joyous countenance as they dance and seem to be enjoying the performance immensely even in the heat. Many visitors to the interior of the mu­ seum were really impressed by the exhibits. The west room was devoted to the Lake Odessa Canning Company, with tins and la­ bels showing the wide range of products canned locally. All manner of vegetables, beef, even coffee, meat combination foods produced for the Department of Agricul­ ture, dog food and catsup labels adorned the shelves. The award Mr. Reed received from the U.S. government for its effort to provide food for the armed forces was on display, along with his acceptance speech. One unique exhibit encased in glass for perma­ nent display were two small tins given by Elmer Gostnell. While in Korea he was pro­ vided with a tin of crackers canned here in Lake Odessa. While on the Yellow River at temperatures well below zero, he was doled some of the canned hamburgers which must have been stored by Uncle Sam ever since World War II. His was frozen so he swapped it for some canned beans. Also on display was the typewriter used by Rent Minier Dann during her 30 years as secre­ tary to Mr. Reed. A book of recipes used for catsup and other products was in the glass case. Another segment of the east room was the collection of items which were given from the Masonic Temple. There were other exhibits in one comer with many photos. Many signed the guest book to mark the at­ tendance at the seventh annual Depot Day. The Bartlett family held its annual gath­ ering on the weekend. Their meeting in­ cluded a Saturday meal at Cunningham ¥ Acre. Viola Cunningham was able to be with them for about three hours. Late in the afternoon. Dale Bartlett. Roger Bartlett and wife from Minneapolis, Louis' Bartlett Peppel, all went to the depot to see ac­ quaintances and the exhibits. At Cental United Methodist Church Sunday, William Eckstrom brought the morning message and Von Goodcmoot led the service. The pastor was on vacation. While the depot was abuzz with visitors and entertainment, there was a Civil War encampment taking place in the field be­ hind the depot. Mike and Dianne (Down­ ing) Black of Sebewa Township were in charge. There were six white tents in use from Friday night onward. One lady camper said they took showers at midnight in hopes of getting cool enough to sleep. They cooked, knitted and tended campfires and carried on camp life the entire time. Period­ ically the soldiers fired a cannon. This was their second appearance and they hope to return next year. The Red Cross Bloodmobile July 26 yielded 77 pints of blood. Eighty-three came to volunteer. This midsummer collection had a base­ ball theme. The canteen workers served hot dogs and potato chips, along with the usual fare. Names of donors were gathered for a drawing for pairs of tickets for Whitecaps games. Lucky winners were Tena Hendrick­ son, Rose Ann Sinke, Dan Armbruster and Sharon Clum. Chairman Marian Durkee was elated at the great response during such hot weather. Those who could not produce the entire pint and the three rejected were applauded along with the successful donors. The Ionia County Genealogical Society See LAKE 0 NEWS, cont. page 13 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 5. 1999 Aerial Platform Fire Apparatus The City of Hastings. Michigan will be taking bids on an aerial platform for the Fire Department until August 20. 1999 anyone interested in bidding on this apparatus may obtain a copy of the specs by contacting the Hastings City Clerk at 201 E. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058. FORECLOSED HOMES Low or SO Down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 -XEMMUDS- ♦ for the elderly in our community ♦ Good fiddling Dear Ann Landers: This letter is in re­ sponse to “Ed in Carpentersville," who wrote about good sex. I was a faithful wife for 26 years. My husband made love the way he did everything else - mechanically, without attempting to invest himself in the process, and expending as little energy as possible to get the job done. This is also the way he played the role of son, husband, fa­ ther and employee. After we parted, I met someone else. There were several reasons I chose not to marry my new friend, but sex was not one of them. He, too, approached making love the way he approached life - with joy and enthusiasm. He was caring, generous and inventive. Over and above his own physical gratification, he wanted to give me the greatest pleasure possible If I had not met that man, I would have died without know­ ing what “good sex" was. The real difference was that one partner played me like a Stradivarius, while the other was just fiddling around. - Memories in Virginia. Dear Memories: It sounds as if a fabu­ lous instrument met a virtuoso performer. The result - beautiful music, fie added a wonderful dimension to your life. Be grate­ ful. Special caring Dear Ann Landers: I am writing in re­ sponse to the letter from “Ignorance Hurts,” whose sister was confined to a wheelchair and subjected to all kinds of ignorant and rude behavior. I have taught special-needs children and am presently involved in coaching for the Special Olympics. It is appalling that negative behavior to­ wards the disabled still occurs. It hurts me to know that even with the integration of special-needs children in the school system, the staring, laughing and overall ignorance still exists. I believe the way to deal with such behavior is to speak one's mind to whomever is gawking, snickering or being rude. Working with special-needs people is the mosst challenging and rewarding thing 1 have ever done. I love them for who they arc and what they have to offer. They are the most appreciative aftd rtown-to-carth people one could ever have the pleasure of meet­ ing. They love what I do for them, and I love doing it. I would appreciate it if you would print my letter in order to help these special­ needs people know there is support out there. It will help them to know they are not alone. - Cynthia in Winnipeg, Canada. Dear Cynthia: You have chosen to work in a field for which you are ideally suited. Your compassion and caring comes through loud and clear. There is evidence that the world is becoming more enlightened in dealing with the disabled. We hear the word “handicapped" less often. The phrase “spe­ cial needs" shows much more sensitivity. Thank you for writing, and bless you for all that you do. Make peace NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING Wednesday-August 18,1999 - 7:00 P.M. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD Dear Ann Landers: You’ve said many times it is important to make peace with loved ones while they are still living. I am indebted to you for that advice. My father passed away recently. I helped care for him the last weeks of his life. I took that time to tell him ho v much I loved him and how sorry 1 was for all the hurt 1 had caused. My eldest brother is still estranged from the family. When my father became ill, 1 phoned him (against my mothers wishes) and told him what was going on. He never For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hold a Heahng for the following: 1 Request by Ward and Penny Goff to rezone the north 4 (tour) acres of their land at 9827 S M-43 Highway. Delton Ml 49046 (Property Parcel Number 08-007-031-021-00) in Section 31 of Hope Township. Barry County, Ml. T2N, R9W. from AR-Agrlcutture Residential (on part of the land) and C-1-Commercial 1 (on part of the land) to C-3-Commerclal 3 for farming, ice cream-general store, and proto-type machine shop. The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Written comments will be accepted by the Clerk by mail or during regular business hours in regard to the above request up to the time of the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and serv­ ices. such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope BOY, Greg and Sandy Goodrich arc so very proud to announce the birth of their son, Dylan Michael Eddy. He was bom on July 6, 1999 and adopted on July 26, 1999. He was 7 Tbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. Time was 5:30 p.m. Dylan is welcomed home by big brother Gregory. Proud grandparents are Norman and Patricia Donnini and Robert and Phyl­ lis Goodrich. Township Clurk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. A meeting of the Manning Commission will be held immediately following the hearing to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before this Board Sylvia W. Forster Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. Well Lake Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 . 948-2464 BOY, Jason Michael, bom July 15, 1999 at Spectrum East Hospital to Mike and Tiffany Leach. 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Hunter, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 6, 1999 at 5:05 to Paula May and John VanValkenburg of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs., 14.5 ozs. and measuring 21.5 inches long. did come to see Dad. I know he is now filled with regrets and carrying a heavy load. If this letter makes just one person re­ alize the importance of mending family rifts, it will be my tribute to my father. East Rockaway, N.Y. Dear N.Y.: You will never know how much good you did by writing. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Cyst solution Dear Ann Landers: I am writing in re­ sponse to the letter about painful breast cyst aspiration. A surgeon had been performing aspirations on me for several years. When we moved to another town, I changed sur­ geons. My new doctor asked, “Why are you having this done?" He told me my hormone medication could be causing the cysts to fill with fluid. I was shocked. The surgeon referred me to a gynecolo­ gist, who switched my medication. The swelling subsided in s matter of days, and my breasts went back to normal size. That was six years ago, and I haven't had any problems since. Please tell the women who are suffering from fluid retention to ask their doctors about changing hormone medication. Margie in Texas. Dear Margie: You did, and I thank you. Meanwhile, it¥ always a good idea to get a second opinion - and maybe a third. Self-indulgent Dear Ann Landen: When my husband, "Darryl," inherited a substantial amount of money several years ago. I figured that we could, at last, get rid of the hand-me-down furniture and mismatched kitchen dishes and have some really nice things in the house. I must have been dreaming. Dairy! immediately opened a bank ac­ count in his name only and kept the inher­ ited money separate. He then started to buy expensive “toys" for himself - cameras, computers, guns, tools and finally a boat. He never camcs leas than $1,000 in his wallet. Last night, he complained that 1 was spending too much on groceries. Yesterday, the girls at the office asked me to join them for lunch, and I had trouble scraping touilrt Y.cHu.> iWlI kulii b-j/i NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having bean made In t» oorxMoos ol a certain Mortgage, made by CRAIG L IRISH ANO WENDY L IRISH, huahand and wde.wboee address Is 402 Kelogg Street. NaatnMe. Ml 49073-9764, as Mortgagor. to Union Bank o< Lake Ortaaea. a Michigan Banking Corporation al Lake Odessa, Michigan, as Mortgagee. Dated September 23, 1991, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for toe County U Barry and the State of Michigan, on October 8. 1991, in Uber 524 of Mortgages on Pages 751, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dat. • of this notice tor principal and interest, the sum of: Thirty-one Thousand Four Hundred and Eight Dollars and Eighty-five cents ($32,408 85) with interest a! the rate of 8.75% And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secucsd by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of safe contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE NOTICE iS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Sale con­ tained in said Mortgages, and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the above said Mortgages, will be foreclose d by a sale of the parcel of the premises therein de­ scribed. or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, County of Barry, Michi­ gan. that being the place of hotting the Circuit Court in and tor said County, on toe 8th day of September. 1999. al 100 pm.. Eastern Standard Time, of said day and said premises wh oe soid to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgages, together with interest payable at the rate of 10 75%. together with late toes, togal costs, attorneys toes and also any taxes and in­ surance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to toe date of stod sale; which said premises are described in said Mortgage, as follows, to-wit: A parcel of land in toe Northwest 1 /4 of Section 36. Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Described as commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 36. Town 3 North, Range 7 West: thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along toe North line of said Section 36 a distance of 1014.79 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds East, at right angles to said North Section line. 193 20 feet to toe Southeast­ erly line of Kellogg Street; thence South 34 de­ grees 52 minutes 31 second West, along said Kelogg Street 141.14 toet to toe true piece of be­ ginning: thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 182 46 feet; thence Souti 03 de­ grees 43 minutes 02 seconds West 13.97 toot; thence North 88 degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds West. 104 89 tost; thence North 82 degrees 04 minutes 11 seconds West 77.45 tost to toe place of beginning. PPf 51-002-000-400-00 The period of redemption wiR be one (1) year from date of sale. Dated: July 14. 1999 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA. Mortgagee BY Timothy L Tromp (P41571) Attorney for Union Bank of Lake Odessa DRAFTED BY TIMOTHY L TROMP. PC P41571 911 FOURTH AVENUE LAKE ODESSA. Ml 48849 102(5):nmirish (8-12) gether enough change for the meal. Darryl has been a good husband, and I probably shouldn't complain. Maybe I should accept the fact that the inheritance is HIS money and let it go that. Meanwhile, Ann, I am seeing him in a different light, and I don’t like it. He no longer seems like the generous, loving man I married. And P.S., I still get embarrassed when company comes and our place looks like hell. - Em­ pire State. Dear Em.: It sounds as if Darryl has been putting himself and his indulgences first and you are getting the leftover crumbs. This is not what I consider an equal part­ nership. Nothing will change until you find the courage to assert yourself and demand that be treat you more fairly. You may need therapy to do this. I urge you to pay atten­ tion to what 1 have written. It could make a huge difference in your life. Not ‘spoiled’ Dear Ann Landers: Thank you for print­ ing the letter from “Unsure in Baltimore." I am a mother of a child with Attention Deficit-Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). When I started dating my husband, he thought I was spoiling my son and that the boy just needed more discipline. He could not understand why I would praise the child for being well-behaved three days out of seven. I finally persuaded him to come to coun­ seling with us. He was surprised to learn that the boy war not a spoiled brat (his term) but that he had an underlying disorder that was causing the difficult behavior. With the help of medication and counsel­ ing, our lives are much better. You were right to suggest that “Baltimore” encourage her boyfriend to become better informed about ADD. It will help them work together as a family to understand, how to live with this disorder. My prayers are with them. Lakeland, Fla. Dear Lake: Thank you, on behalf of all family members who arc living with ADD and ADHD children. They need compas­ sion and understanding, and you have pro­ vided it. "A Collection of My Favorite Gems ofthe Day ” is the perfect little giftfor that special someone who is impossible to buyfor. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size enve­ lope and a check or money orderfor $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Collection, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.25). Tofind out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. , Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. yillaHI ilgilOltii JitJW fl -lyibrijrtjjjlwir. uj State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBUCTION OF NOTICE OF HEAHNG Rte No. 99-22SB2-NC In tot matter at MtPn Duewayne Hayes So­ , cial Security No 367-56-3235 NOTICE: A beanng w« be held on 8/25/99 81 400 p.m in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge RICHARD H SHAW ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF ROBIN DUEWAYNE HAYES TO WAYNE HAYES THIS CHANGE OF NAME IS NOT SOUGHT FOR FRAUDULENT INTENT. Date: 4-22-99 Robin Duewayne Hayes 9894EnztenRd Delton. Mteh 49046 664-4317 (8/5) MORTGAGE SAIF THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION 08TAMED WMJ. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Ricardo J. Rodriquez and Kimberly A. Benton-Rodriquez, tiusband and Wife, to MG Investments Inc.. An Indiana Corpo­ ration, mortgagee, dated May 27. 1998 and recorded July 2.1998 in Document No. 1012896, Berry County Records said mortgage is now held by Associates Homo Equity Services Inc IA/a Ford Consumer Finance Company Inc. by as­ signment dated June 24. 1999 and recorded on June 30, 1999 in Document No 1031927, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage toe sum of One Hundred two Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Six and 01/100 Dotes ($102,286) including interest al too rate of 13.49% per annum Under too power of sate contained in toe mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that toe mortgage wb bo foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premisos, or some pert of them, at public vendue 3t toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml in Barry County, Michigan at 100 p.m. on August 27. 1999 The premises are located in the Twp of Cart­ ton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at toe North 1/4 post of Section 33. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Thence South 1883.6 foot. Thence South 89 degrees 57 min­ utes West 1320 foot to toe place of beginning. Thence North 157 2 feet. Thence South 80 de­ grees 22 minutes West 115 feet. Thence ScxMh 12 degrees 30 minutes East 186 3 toot Thence North 58 degrees 56 minutes East 85.24 toot to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA >600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of toe sate Dated July 15. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney tor Associates Home Equity Services Inc. fA/a Ford Consumer Finance Company, Inc., As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48064 (248)643-4464 Rte No 176 0521 (8/12) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 5. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... The Freeport News and Clarksville Record By Joyce F. Welnbrecht Freeport was platted out by Michael and Samuel Roush who owned the land where a railroad was proposed to come through The railroad was set to go from Lowell to Hast­ ings and pass 1 hrough the Roush land just east of the hamlet of Linden. After some disagreement within the fam­ ily about what to name the new village, Samuel wanted to call it Memphis after Memphis, Tenn., where he had been sta­ tioned during the Civil War. Michael want­ ed to call it Freeport after Freeport, Ohio. Samuel concutred with his older brother and the platted area was called Freeport in 1874. The land was on the town line between Carlton Township and Irving Township, and on the Kent County line. The village was not incorporated until 1907. The railroad, a narrow gauge line, arrived in Freeport on Nov. 24, 1887. While the railroad did the grading from Freeport near­ ly into the city of Hastings, the line ended at Freeport and never went further, even after it became a standard size track rail line built by Jerry Boyington 13 years after the line was first completed. The village was incorporated in 1907. The post office was established in 1878. Before that the residents of the area got their mail at Fillmore to the west of Linden and Freeport Dr. H.C. Peckham became the editor of the Freeport Herald in the 1880s. Dr. Peck­ ham came to Freeport from the little town of Vanderbilt in Otsego County. He invent­ ed, patented, manufactured and bottled a medicine called Peckham’s Croup Remedy. He added a room to his house where he conducted this business. He sold the paper to James W. Godfrey in 1886, who contin­ ued to publish the Freeport Herald. Frank Brayton owned and operated a Stand set paper The Freeport News until he sold the paper to Ken Braendlc in 1926. The paper increased its circulation and Ken Braendlc sought to upgrade the equip­ ment for the newspaper and other printing done at the shop. He purchased a state of the art 1928 linotype machine with which to set the type for the newspaper. The linotype machine was invented by Otto Mergenthaler. It went through many experimental stages and was first used with success at the Tribune. New York City, in 1886. The machine consists of a keyboard similar to a typewriter The machine allowed one operator to set type much faster than by hand. This machine is still at the Freeport News office and is still being used to set the type for the Freeport News and the Clarksville Record. Mergenthaler also purchased a No. 375 Babcock Single Revolution Press in 1926 from the Kalamazoo Printing Company. This press is also still operating in the Freeport News printers’ shop. Charlie Geiger came to work for Mr. Braendlc as a printer's devil (apprentice) in 1931. He learned the business well and in 1944 he purchased the shop from Ken Braendlc and continual on with the paper. He added the Clarksville Record to the work put out weekly by the print shop. This shop is where Neil Braendlc got printeris ink in his blood also and is still very involved in a print shop in Hastings. Mr. Geiger operated the print shop and put out the newspapers for many years. He was also very active in the community of Freeport. He served on several boards and many committees. He was president of the village several times and was a member of the Freeport Rural Fire Association, which covered areas in three counties, Carlton, Barry; Campbell, Ionia County; and Bownc Township, Kent County. He served as sec­ retary of the association for a time. He and the papers supported the Freeport Home­ coming and was one of the first persons in Freeport to open an account when Wayland State Bank opened a branch in Freeport. And along with running the papers, and an insurance company, he and his wife Charles Geiger getting a haircut in Freeport from Donald Send. Ron Geiger and the No. 375 Babcock Single Revolution Press purchased in 1926 from the Kalamazoo Printing Company by Ken Braendall, still in use. Thelma, were raising a family. A small town weekly paper requires a great deal of effort. Most the work is done by one or two people and often family members are part of the team. There are advertisements to sell and collect for, sub­ scriptions to sell and news to gather and report. The papers have to keep up with and even ahead of the events in the communities they are serving. It is hard to get time off for vacations, as the work must be done on a consistent basis. Ron Geiger, Charley’s son. began work­ ing for the family business at a very young age. He did odd jobs, swept the floors and other tasks around the shop, observing the operations of the print shop and newspa­ pers. He became a full-time employee after he graduated from Freeport High School in 1957. He set the type and operated the Bab­ cock single Revolution press. He is still operating that press in 1999. It is believed to be the only one still operating in Michigan. He learned about the business of operating the weekly papers and a print shop. Ron married Christy in 1964 and she too, became part of the operations. She secured advertisement, collected local and area news and learned to op rate the vintage linotype machine. Ron the i set the type into the press for printing. The papers had correspondents in the var­ ious neighborhoods who contributed week­ ly news to the papers, as well as feature writers who covered various subjects. These items had to be collected, edited and typeset each week. The couple purchased the print shop, the Freeport News and the Clarksville Raord from Charley when he wanted to retire. They went on operating the print shop. In IS66, during a demonstration of the workings of the press, the linotype and the print shop, Ron told the Barry County His­ torical Society with a touch of irony, “Tech­ nologically we are about a half a step ahead of Benjamin Franklin. We are kind of a working museum." The shop puts out 400 copies of each of the four page newspapers. The papers sell for one dollar a month. A notice published in the July 22, 1999, issue of The Freeport News read as follows: “TO OUR FAITHFUL READERS... After some 56 years of publishing the Freeport News and Clarksville Record, beginning with Dad and Mom, (Charles and Thelma Geiger) when they purchased the News and Record from the Braendle family in 1944, Christy and I have decided that as of January 1, 2000 we will no longer pub­ lish the Freeport News and Clarksville Record. “We feel we can no longer devote the long hours it takes to publish these papers each week. Our commercial printing busi­ ness has grown substantially over the past The print snop and home of The Freeport News and the Clarksville Record years and we strongly feel that wc must devote more time to our printing business so we can maintain the high standards our customers expect from us. “It is with deep appreciation we say Thank You to all of those persons who made our little papers a big success. “Sincerely your editors, Ron and Christy Geiger. “P.S. wc will be receiving subscription payments at $1 per month only through December, 19999.” For the first time in more than 115 years the village of Freeport will not have its own weekly newspaper. This marks an end of an era for the village and for Barry County and Campbell Township, Ionia County. Sources: Archives: Hastings Banner, The Reminder. History of Allegan and Barry Counties, 1880; Excerpts from the Freeport Herald and the Freeport News; Old Days in Busy Freeport Recalled by Victor Sisson; History of Freeport. Alice M. Burgess. LEGAL NOTICES Charley Geiger (left) was one of the first depositors when Wayland opened its branch in Freeport. | Driver OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 • 2-5 PM 4690 BENDER ROAD • MIDDLEVILLE Directions: M-37 Io traffic light in Middleville, west to Bender Road north to home. State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 99-22616 NC In the matter of Flora Mae Woodie Social Se­ curity No 382-50-7280 NOTICE A hearing will be held on Wed 9-1­ 1999 at 10 00 am in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition for change of name of Flora Mae Woodie to Penny Woodie This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BSSTI 4 bedrooms. 2-1/2 bath home on 2 acres with walk­ out basement near Thomapple-Kellogg schools. For more information call.. 000600000000 For Experienced Drivers For Graduate Students MAGGIE BENJAMIN Coldwell Banker Classic Realty 795-7003 MS-2488 Bud Meyer Truck Lines Refrigerated Hauling S77-28Z-BSRS 8/2/99 Flora Mae Woodie 10928 South Drive Plainwell. Ml 49080 (616) 664-4766 (6-5) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard D McKee a single man and Tracy J Johnson a single woman (original mortgagors) to Wood­ hams Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 29. 1996, and recorded on November 15.1996 in Uber 678. on Page 315. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sard mortgagee to the Crossland Mortgage Corp , As­ signee by an assignment dated October 29. 1996. which was recorded on November 15. 1996. in Uber 678. on Page 322, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTYFOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIVE AND 64/100 dollars ($64,605 64). including interest at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 pm . on August 26. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON, Barry County Michigan, and are described as Commencing 11 rods West of the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, thence West 11 rods on the East and West 1/4 line, thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 hne 22 rods; thence East parallel with the East and West 1/4 Line 11 rods, thence North parallel with the North and South 1/4 Ime 22 rods to the place of beginning, including a joint driveway on the West boundary thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated July 15. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990607416 (8/12) Tigers TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DOGWOOD DRIVE (PRIVATE ROAD) SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the paving and other improvements to Dogwood Dnve. a private road (the 'Improvements'), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage in the special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of the Pubbc Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make s nd Improvements in the Township The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following special assessment district: Dogwood Drive (Private Road) Special Assessment District No. 5 Lots and parcels numbered 06-007-015-010-50 08-007-01545374)0 08-007-015-038-00 08-007-015-039-00 08-007-019-040-00 06-007-015-041-00 08-007-015-042-00 06-007-015-043-00 Of1-007-015-044-00 C 3-007-015-045-00 08-007-015-046-00 08-007-015-048-00 08-007-015-049-00 08-097-015-050-00 06-007-015-051-00 08-007-016003-00 08-007-0164)12-00 084)074)164)134)0 06-007-0164)14-00 08 007-0164) 164)0 084X574)164)174)0 084X574)164)184X) 08-0074)164)19-00 08-0074)164)204)0 064X574)164)214)0 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Hope will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 9th day of August 1999. at 6:00 p.m . at the Township Hall. 5643 S. Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. in said Township, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for pubic examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10 % WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township cf Hope Dated July 22. 1999 Sylvia Forster. Clerk Township of Hope | �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 5. 1999 Hastings’ wrestlers attend camp featuring Olympians Just some idle thoughts on Sanders running away By the time this column is in print, two members (at least) of the J-Ad Graphics sports staff will be off to Saginaw to get a first-hand look of the 1999-2000 Detroit Lions. It should be exciting and disappointing at the same time. One exciting aspect of the trip is the fact thiit the weather is becoming cooler, meaning football season is well on its way. By July, pigskin fans often begin to acquire a deep thirst for the opening of another NFL, and Detroit Lions, campaign. Growing up near Pontiac, a young football fanatic could always be found wearing his No. 20 jersey during Sunday Lions* contests. First, it was Billy Sims* number and then it became even more magical because Barry Sanders wore No. 20 in the gray and Honolulu blue. No matter what the outcome was, you could always expect magic from the jaunts of Barry Sanders. For some reason, those magical feet always provided a reason for hope. Barry Sanders was always a star who seemed to say all the right things and do all the right things. He was always reliable and was shy about his star status. Like many others in this business, the sports editor at J-Ad Graphics did not approve of the way Sanders* handled his July 28 "retirement** from the Detroit Lions. Certainly he is not the only one to fault fa- this fiasco (Coach Bobby Ross, the Ford brass and Sanders' agent should also take some of the blame), but Sanders made himself part of the problem, and not the solution, by running away. What is four yews on a contract worth anyway? It was fine when Sanders stayed away from mini-camps, only to return for regulai season games. This time his departure has even more of a cost, this year and probably for many years to come for true Lions' fans. Not only did he retire, all of a sudden, putting the Lions* running game in a tussle, but he couldn't even announce his retirement in a professional manner. It came to the Lions’ organization by fax as Sanders ran off to London for a little vacation. It appears that Sanders is so angry with the Lions* brass that he is willing to give up $7 million. But Barry, what about your teammates? As receiver Johnny Monon put it, "It would have been -nice if we would have gotten a chance to say good-bye." Starting quarterback Charlie Batch stated, "I wish he would have given a hint." Ross has been known to be a difficult coach to play for, but that's all part of being a professional athlete, isn't it? Sanders might come back to the fold if Wayne Fontes was still around. Still, Ross has tried many times to contact Sanders, but to no avail. Even Senders' father, William, has attempted tc help in the situation, but obviously he won't take daddy's advice either. Sanders will always be one of the greatest runners — one of the greatest allaround performers — to ever play the game. His 15,269 yards stands second to only Walter Payton's 16,726. There’s still a chance that someday he could break Payton's record and I hope that day will be when Sanders is still a Lion. Sure, the NFL and the Lions were pumping Sanders as a ruperstar this year, but what is a record worth, anyway? Even if the record never comes, the Lions will survive and should prosper in time. The 1999 squad looks to be vastly improved defensively and the offensive line also seems better, though Sanders might not be there to run around their blocks. As J-Ad's Dan Buerge states, the Lions will win more than five games this season... with or without Sanders. That is true. If not, maybe a high draft pick may be the result, allowing the Lions to get another great runner or a promising quarterback (such as Peyton Manning). Detroit Free Press' George Puscas wrote some interesting words in the July 29 edition on the Sanders matter. He opens, "So long. Barry. You were right, you know. There was no future for you with the Lions." He concludes his piece with a reference to former Lions' hero Bobby Layne and why he vanished to the Pittsburgh Steeler. Puscas pens, "But that's pro football for you. We're still waiting to bear why the Lions traded Layne to Pittsburgh 41 years ago. For gosh sakes. Now that was a real shock." Wrestling glory. Eleven members of the Hastings Wrestling Club recently traveled to Edinboro University to attend a camp run by Olympic Gold Medalist Bruce Baumgartner. The camp, located in Erie, PA took place July 4-10 and was attended by wrestlers from all over the country. The 11 members of the Hastings Wrestling Club are pictured here with camp organizer and Olympic gold medal wrestler, Bruce Baumgartner. Pictured are (front row) Aaron Hartman, Rob Baker, Gabe McCarty, Rob Lee; (back row) Baumgartner, Saxon Coach Mike Goggins, Matt Lipstraw, Lucas Waters, Jake Heuss, Saxon Coach Dennis Redman, Scott Redman, Nick Storm, Cody White and Dan Blair. (Photo provided) Gabe McCarty wrestles against Olympic silver medalist Matt Ghaffari. (Photo provided) Rob Lee smiles after his attempt to take down U.S. Olympic champion Bruce Baumgartner. (Photo provided) Olympic champ Jeff Blatnick spars against Saxon mat man Gabe McCarty. (Photo provided) SANDERS, cont. on page 12 Chamber Golf Outing Rewarding... The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing July 28 at the River Bend Golf Course in Hastings included 46 teams with tee-times in both the morning and afternoon. The winning team from River Bend (pictured above) was (from left) Steve Storrs, Jim Glasgow, Joe Glasgow and Jeff Storrs. The food was provided by Fvlpausch and Plumb's and the steak and chicken was grilled by River Bend owner Denny Storrs. The Chamber of Commerce Golf Committee members ensured the event's success. Committee members were Mackenzie Wells (Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce), Dixie Stadel-Manshum (executive director, Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce), Pat Buckland (Buckland Insurance Agency), Pat Brown (Staffing, Inc.), Alissa Davis (Gavin Ford). Jody Stafford (Staffmark). Barry Cushman (Cushman Photography), Kristen Royston (Manpower), Tammy Daniels (Coleman Agency), Steve Wales (Flexfab), Joe Cipcic (Flexfab), Bob O'Connell (Felpausch), Brent VanBuren (Plumb's) and Kristen Jachim (Advanced Stone and Tile). Most of the pnzes at the '99 Outing were donated and everyone came away a winner. Barry Cushman won the 50-50 raffle. Gary Freberg a trip to Treetops, Crystal Mountain from Thomapple Motors and J- Ad Graphics' Bill Love won a television set from Staff mark. MHSAA meetings to focus on rule changes The Michigan High School Athletic Association will conduct three meetings during August to examine the opportunities that already exist for interscholastic athletic participation by students not enrolled on a full-time basis at their member schools. Each of the meetings will be four hours and include an opportunity for public comment. The meeting schedule is Ortonville-Brandon High School Aug. 25. moderator athletic director Larry Lamphere; Rockford High School Aug. 26, moderator athletic director Dave Price; Gaylord High School Aug. 26, moderator, athletic director and former Delton Kellogg High School athletic director Karen Leinaar. All meetings will start at 1 p.m. There will be a panel of 12 persons at each meeting. The MHSAA Representative Council approved last May a motion to appoint an ad hoc committee to look into the manner. There are five ways in which students who attend non-public schools and public school academies may partcipate in athletics in the school setting. There are three ways in which home-schooled students may do so. Ideas will be explored for promoting better the opportunities that exist and to expand opportunities in ways that would be supported by the membership. RULE CHANGES: Playing rule changes by the National Federation of State High School Associations include the following: SOCCER — The uniform rule has been clarified to note that stockings will be a single dominate color in time for the 2000-2001 school year. Wrestlers were instructed by Olympic and world class mat men such as Baumgartner. Lou RosselF Matt Ghaffari. Jeff Blatnick and Kurt Angle. Baumgartner is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, Rosselli was an Olympic champion in 1996. Ghaffari won a silver medal in the 1996 Olympic games. Blatnick scored gold in 1984 and Angle won an Olympic mat title in 1996. NCAA champions and college level coaches also took part in the Edinboro camp. All of the area wrestlers who attended the camp are members of the Hastings High School team or are members of the Hastings Middle School squad. Garvey named head AD at Delton by Nick Kacher Sufi Writer • A new man will be taking over the reigns of Delton Kellogg High School athletics. Mike Garvey, has been hired as the school's new athletic director. Garvey is quite familiar with how to run an athletic department. Before accepting this position Garvey had worked at Lawton High School for 14 years, five of which he served as athletic director. He started out in the school system as a coach and a teacher, and in his last five years Garvey cont nued to teach while also balancing athletic director responsibilities. For nearly two decades Garvey has coached wrestling and for 17 years he has been a football coach. He hopes to pop into the wrestling room from time to time and help out with Delton grapplers. As far as Delton athletics go Garvey commented. “I would like to carry on md help everybody reach better heights." Garvey, wl» graduated from Western Michigan University and 'Iso obtained his master's degree there, said be liked the people at Delton and he also liked the requirements for the post. “I was impressed with the people and I like the job as it was described, “ Garvey said. Garvey brings with him his wife and two children, ages 16 and 13, to the Delton area. MHSAA Continued page 11 Sitting behind his new desk Mike Garvey prepares for the upcoming school year, as Delton's new Athletic Director. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 5. 1999 - Page 11 Barry County Fair names harness racing winners Here are the results of the harness races that were run July 18-19 at the Barry County Fair. On Sunday, the Goodtime Pizza Trophy of Nashville was won by a pacer, Irving R. Shyster, BG2, owned by Gene Miller, of Charlotte, and driven by Nicole Feldhauser. The Farmers Feed Service Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a trotter. Cruise Tom, BG3, owned by Mark Owen, of Sherwood, and driven by his brother, Mike Owen. The Bosley Pharmacy Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a pacer. Miss Patty Shea, BmM4, owned by Randy McConnell, of Charlotte, and driven by Dave DeHaven. The Bob’s Grill & Restaurant Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a trotter. Paragon All Alert, ChG4, owned by Al Peden, of Martin, and diiven by his son, Phil Peden. The National Bank of Hastings Trophy was won by a pacer, Quick Talk. BG3, owned by Joan Button of Otsego and driven by Jeff Seekman. The County Seat Lounge Trophy, of Hastings, was won by a pacer. Listen To My Money, BM8, owned and driven by Don Harmon of Jackson. The harness racing action at the Barry County Fair kept the grandstand crowds on their heals July 18 and 19. (Photo by Nick Kacher) On Monday, The Gibby’s Foot Long Trophy, of Middleville, was won by a tr.liter, Venus Messenger, BM3, owned ard driven by Bart Stimer of Concord. Fisk edges Baker for checkered flag It came down to the wire Saturday night in the 20-lap IMCA modified^ feature. Joe Baker of Hastings applied lots of pressure, but in the end it was Shannon Fisk who grabbed the feature victory. Rick Stout, Baker and Fisk showed the fans some great racing for most of the race. A red flag came out and slowed the action for a short period, after an accident in Jake Meyerink’s pits, but no one was hurt and the excitement on the tracks continued. With three laps remaining, the leaders were three wide, with Stout, Baker and Fisk all battling for position. Fisk was able to grab the lead and Baker finished right behind him. Meyerink, of Caledonia, was eighth in the A-Main race. Meyerink and Baker were second and fourth in the second heat. Hastings’ Dan Hubble. Darrell Price and Mike Miller were eighth, ninth and 10th, respectively, in the third heal. Mark Stemen won the Sprint Car feature last Saturday at the New 96 Speedway. Stemen has been racing like a madman recently, winning four of his last five feature races. Adding to his great season, Jim Brown won yet another Street Stocks feature race. Ben Christie of Freeport and Ben Curtis of Hastings were both right behind him, but unable to overtake him at any time. Donna DePew of Hastings took a nasty senes of flips down the front stretch. DePew got out of the car under her own power and was then transported to the hospital, where she was released the same night. Curtis won the second heat with Middleville’s Frank Thompson, Christie and DePt'*/ ending up respectively fourth, fifth and eighth, respectively. Freeport's Rich Sweet finished eighth in the first heat, but wound up second in the B-Main race. Woodland’s Scott Estep was fourth in the third heat. In the A-Main race, Christie was third, Curtis fourth. Sweet 10th, Thompson 11th and Estep 15th Next week the AMA Grand national Motorcycles visit the Lake Odessa oval for their only 1999 appearance in Michigan. Berlin Raceway... Joe Bush of Hastings was the fastest of 91 qualifiers with a lap of 100.23 mph, but was unable to grab the feature victory. Instead Bob Bliss captured his third event win of the season in the Sportsman Car division. In Late Model Stock Cars, Brian Wiersma celebrated his first victory of th* year. Randy Sweet and Bob Holley of Gun Lake both gave him some pressure, but never surpassed him. In the Super Stocks it was Bill Thayer of Grandville who was able to celebrate. Jeff Terrill of Grand Rapids, the current points leader, challenged, but that was unable to take Thayer. A three-in-one program of Late Models. Sportsman Cars and Super Stocks will be run next Saturday, Aug. 7. Advanced tickets for the American Speed Association AC -Delco Challenge Series 300-lap Late Model Stock Car race are on sale at the track on race nights for $18. Kalamazoo Speedway... Brandon Lyons wound up 14th in the A feature for Super La:- Models and is now fourth in the season point standings. Rookie Kenny Warner was 20th in the A feature, while Kevin Malosh took ninth in the B feature. Warner is 26th in the points and Malosh is 33rd. In the Factory Stocks, Brad Shellenbarger won his heat and finished 18th in the A feature. The Hastings native is rsw 11th in the point standings. Brian Bergakker was sixth in the A feature and ninth in points. John TerMeer placed 17th in the A race and is 12th in points. The Moose Lodge, 628, Trophy of Hastings was won by a pacer, Erin Engine, BM4, owned by Tom and Patty White of Battle Creek and driven by Tom White. The Barry County Fair Trophy of Hastings was won by a trotter, Bingham, BG4, owned and driven by Gene Miller of Charlotte. The Guekes Market Trophy of Middleville, was won by a pacer, Indy Erik, owned and driven by Neal Dingman, of Hastings, and superintendent of Speed of Hamess Races at the Barry County Fair. The Tendercare of Hastings Trophy was won by a trotter, owned by Cheryl Nichols, of Hastings and driven by Steve Westphal. The horse died to a broken leg at the Gladwin Fair one week later. The Varney's Stables Trophy, of Nashville, was won by a trotter. Paragon Yahoo, BG6, owned by Al Peden, of Martin, and driven by his son, Phil Peden. Recreational facility needs in Middleville assessed Additional recreational facilities are needed in the ever-growing Middleville area, so the village, townships and sports programs have come together to look into making sure those needs arc met. The Middleville Area Recreation Planning meeting took place in the Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium last Thursday (July 29). About 25 people attended. Thornapple Kellogg High School teacher and former athletic director Kevin McGee along with current TK athletic director Tom Lehman led the meeting, which included representation from Irving Township, Thomapple Township, Yankee Springs Township, the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), the YMCA and the village of Middleville. The hope of the committee is to seek state grants that may be available, helping to fund such recreational development in the area. In Lehman's words, the committee wants to make sure that they receive "some funding by going through the right steps." "We need to start this process, we need to get it started," Lehman said of the needs for additional ball fields and tennis courts in the Middleville area. Needs for a swimming pool also were voiced. The pool al TK has been under repair since the summer of 1998 and should be ready by fall, according to a statement made by superintendent Jay Cason in a June 1 Sun A News article. McGee said the early goals were to find out what the needs for recreational facilities are, to determine what facilities they already have and to form a commiltee. Two representatives from the village, the townships and the other organizations involved (such as the YMCA) each would be included on the committee. "It is important when wc put this group together, that wc put it together right." Thomapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen said. Or as Yankee Springs Supervisor George London put it, "Wc have to have all of our ducks in a row." Because of a lack of fields in the area, the high school shares its facilities with the other sports organizations like AYSO and the 78er football program. The number of AYSO participants has increased in recent years (500 in 1999), as have the number of players taking part in 78crs football. Gary Warner, who also serves on the Planning Commission in Middleville, said finding room for his 78er gridders to play on can sometimes be difficult. What once was just one team, the 78crs now have three teams in Middleville with over 100 players on those squads. "Every year it is a real struggle for us to have practice fields (and) not get in the way of the soccer fields," Warner explained. Home games for the 78ers are staged on the high school field. Bob White Stadium. Last year, the local boys had four home games, but if they had their own field, they could have more home games and generate more revenue because of the money acquired at the gate. Warner said he believes, at the least, that a space of 150 yards by 150 yards (three football fields) is what his program needs. See NEEDS Continued on page 12 MHSAA Continued train pag* 10 FOOTBALL — The team box may now be extended to the 25-yardline on each the field. It provides that placers no longer will be down field illegally if, for example, on a screen pass the ball goes beyond the line of scrimmage because it is deflected by the defensive team. The rule regarding eye shields was edited to read that such shields must be clear. BASKETBALL — The numbers I and 2 have been added to the list of legal numbers used on jerseys. The restriction regarding the use of commemorative/memorial patch on the jersey has been deleted from the rules Bill Thayer Hastings Area School System Welcome Back to School The Hastings Area School System staff is looking forward to the 1999­ 2000 year. Information needed to start the new school year is listed below: First Day of School: Monday, August 30th New Student Registration: All Schools - August 19, 20. 23 and 24 8:00 am to 12:00 pm 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm When registering your child you will need proof of residency Hastings Area School System’s Hours (1999-2000) Pleasantview Elementary School Kindergarten Monday - Thursday7:30 am to 2:10 pm Friday morning7:30 am to 10:27 am Friday afternoon11:11 am to 2:10 pm Grades 1-5 7:30 am to 2:10 pm Central, Northeastern, Star Elementary Schools Kindergarten (Monday - Thursday)8:15 am to 2:55 pm Friday am 8:15 am to 11:11 am Friday pm11:57 am to 2:55 pm Grades 1-5 8:15 am to 2:55 pm Southeastern Elementary School (Monday - Friday) Kindergarten am classes 8:15 am to 11:12 am pm classes 11:58 run to 2:55 pm Grades 1-5 8:15 am to 2:55 pm Macker Champs... Four local boys recently won their court in the Grand Rapids 3-on-3 Gus Macker Basketball Tournament. B.J. Donnini, Eli Schmidt, Drew Bowman and Dustin Bowman went 5-0 at the Macker July 10-11 to take first-place honors. (Photo provided) YOUR FUTURE POINTS TO MONROE, INC. For the last twenty years. Monroe, Inc. has focused exclusively on precision molded plastic components. We have continued to increase our market share in the automotive industry, and currently hold 40% of the market for our products. Monroe, Inc. is aggressively diversifying into other industries as well. At Monroe, our people are what put us a step above our competition. If ynu are an energetic person who wants to make a difference, consider the following career opportunities: Assembly Operators (2nd and 3rd shifts) Clean, air-conditioned environment Sit-down jobs $300 sign-up bonus Production Machine Technician (3rd shift) Responsibilities include technical support, machine set-up. and process trou­ bleshooting of automated and non-automated production equipment. Qualified candidates will have a basic knowledge of electronics, pneumatics systems and programmable controllers. We are willing to train someone with a good mechani­ cal aptitude. Paint Autosprayer (1st shift) Autosprayers are responsible for painting and inspecting parts in our paint depart­ ment. Basic knowledge of the painting process is helpful, however not required. Material Handler & Injection Molding (2nd and 3rd shifts) This position requires a hands-on. self-motivated individual to perform material handler duties. Responsibilities include material changeovers, mixing/blending resins and keeping department clean. Experience in molding helpful, but not Hastings Middle School 8:15 am to 2:55 pm Hastings High School 8:15 am to 2:55 pm Hot lunches will be available for students starting on August 30 at a cost of SI .50 or students may carry a sack lunch. Telephone Numbers Administration948-4400 Northeastern Elementary . .948-4421 Bus Information948-4418 Pleasantview Elementary . .758-3361 Central Elementary Southeastern Elementary ..948-4419 948-4423 High School ............................. 948-4409 Middle School948-4404 Star Elementary948-4442 required. Monroe offers health, dental, and life insurance. 401(K). and tuition reimburse­ ment. If you would like to join our growing team, send resume to or apply in per­ son at: 4707 40th St., SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Fax: (616) 942-9820 Email: chris-h@monroeproducts.com Attn: Chris Hallenbeck . �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 5. 1999 NEEDS, continued from page 11 Bob’s Open House a real blast The 37th anniversary celebration lor Bob's Gun & Tackle Open House has something for every type of spores person. Bob's Gun ci Tackle, located at 2208 M-37 Highway in Hastings, will hold its Open House Aug. 27-29. There will plenty to do, to see and to buy. according to manager Steve Hayes. The annual Open House event began with a big expansion to the store 23 years ago and it was such a success that the local business has kept it going ever since. Two big-game outfitters. Pat Bergson and Russ Smith, are scheduled to make appearances this year. Bergson, of Bows-N-Bullets Outfitters in Manitoba. Canada is an expert on trophy white tail Jeer and black bear hunts. Russ Smt.h, of Worldwide Inc. in Phillipsburg. Mont., is an expert in African hunting, hunting in Russia and big game hunting in the Western United States. The two hunting pros will be at Bob's Gun & Tackle all three days. "Both have been here before and we recommend them personally," Steve Hayes said. "We are letting them come out, set up and get some exposure." But those are just a couple of many events that will be staged at Bob's Gun & Tackle during the course of the Hastings Summerfest weekend. Other events will include two seminars of a fall turkey workshop Saturday, the third year of the Rimfire Rifle competition, the first annual Youth Archery Alley, shooting demonstrations and plenty of prizes. The fall turkey workshops are a new attraction. The times are 11 a.m. and 2 The Rimfire Rifle competition is one of Bob's "most popular shooting events." Bring your favorite .22 rifle or Bob's will supply you with one. The ammo is taken care of as well. There is a $3 entry fee and prizes will be awarded. The competition runs daily from 10 a.m. to noon and from 3 to 5 p.m. Last year's competition drew 270 participants. New this year is Archery Alley. It is set up for kids to help teach them about archery, free of charge. Bows and arrows arc provided. 'A lot of kids arc not getting the opportunity to get involved." Hayes said. "This might strike some sparks." Manufacturers will come to the show and bring with them some new model guns, according to Hayes. Most demonstrations will be free of charge. The grand prizes will include a Savage 110FM 308 Win. Sierra, 177 cal. air pistols and a Bushnell Yardage Pro 400 Laser. Door prizes will also be distributed. The annual event brings in hunters of all types from all over the United States and other locations. "This event is a kickoff to the fall season." Hayes said. "It gives them a chance to see new things. It gets things going for us. When you do an event like this, you want to appeal to a lot of different people.... firearm, bow. You offer them what they want. In the past two years, the Open House has emphasized show specials and plenty of accessories. Hayes says that will not change in 1999. Tents will be set up, full of merchandise. Admission is free and entrance into the seminars is also free of Bob's Gun & Tackle will close at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. tn make final preparations for the Open House celebration. 'You can come and spend the day," Hayes said. "There will be a lot of enjoyment out there; that's why we put on a lot of the activities for people. We want it to be worth their while." Lakewood names soccer coach Larry and Steve Hayes expect this year's Open House at Bob's Gun 4 Tackle to be one of the very best. Now Accepting Applications for Part-time Retail Sales. Retail experience preferred but we will train the right individual. Ability to work with the public a must. o*n ^6 00 Somooy urwtJOO NOTICE The Hastings City Police Department will be accepting sealed blds on the following vehicle: Apply in person to.... ... I, A i /fh Ah A». .— Lakewood High School recently announced that Carl Harms has been named interim coach for the boys vanity soccer team for the fall *99 season. Hanns, of Lake Odessa, is a graduate of Lakewood High School, Michigan State Univenity and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. , Harms has soccer coaching experience with AYSO teams in the Lake Odessa area and with USSF teams in Grand Ledge. He is also a certified AYSO referee. Serving Harthm Hodges Jewelry I22W SkMSbwt Hajra.M 49058 (616)945-2963 • 1997 Ford Crown Victoria • V-8 engine, 4 door, 79,888 mHes, power locks, power windows, air conditioning, rear defog Vehicle can be seen at Hastings City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings, Ml. Bids should be submit­ ted at the Police Dept between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM Hastings, Michigan NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ASSISTANT Bids will be accepted thru 8-13-99, 4 p.m. Vehicle will be sold "As Is Condition'. The City of Hastings reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PARTIAL REMODELING OF BUILDING LOCATED AT 555 WEST WOODLAWN The Hastinp Area School System is accepting applications for the position of Technology Sen ices Assistant. Requirements: - One year of practical experience with Novell Network. - knowledge of how personal computers work and the ability to repair damaged machines and install new components. Responsibilities: - Assist in the operation and maintenance of the network and relat­ ed servers, workstations, and printers on the network. ~ Ability to inspect a non-working computer unit and determine if the problem is hardware or software related, complete repair work as needed, or report anything that may need vendor inter­ vention to the Supervisor of Technology Services. - Assist in the monitoring of the network rights given to individu­ als in the school district and change these rights as needed. - Install software if requested. - Aisist in the maintenance of user accounts and screening for inappropriate web sites on the Internet serves. Employ men! information: The Technology Services Assistant reports to the Supervisor of Technology Services. Employment will be for a 12 month period with salary to be determined by experience and qualifications. Interested and qualified candidates should submit a letter of application and resume to: Brian Osterink Supervisor of Technology Services Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand. Hastings, MI 49058 The application deadline is August 13. 1999. and commencement of duties will begin as soon after that date as is mutually appropriate The Hastings Area School System is an equal opportunity employer. Barry LS.D. will receive scaled bid proposals from qualified contractors for the partial remodeling of the existing building located at 555 Wcs»6Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan Estimated co« of lie proj­ ect is $144,218. Bids will be received at the Barry I.S.D. office located at 535 West Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 7:30 p.m. local time. Monday. August 9. 1999. Bids will be opened and read publicly at that lime. All bids will be evaluated after the bid opening. Lyndy Bolthouse, of the YMCA, said they could use a minimum of two fields, one for the larger players and one for the smaller athletes. A maximum goal, she said, would be to have five fields, three basic fields and one each for baseball and softball. Dan Parker, president of the Thomapple Kellogg School Board, said that there are plenty enough tennis courts at the schools, but perhaps lights might be a necessity. He mentioned that in Caledonia, the courts there have or have had lights with timers and mentioned that as something Middleville could look inin With the area growing by leaps and bounds, the assistant village manager, Bryan Grucsbeck, said that recreational facilities are definitely a concern. "The township now has 5,000 residents," Groesbeck said. "We need to concern ourselves with the facilities that we do have." Lehman, who has been associated with area athletics for 29 years, agrees with Gruesbeck. "It's just a tremendous growing process." Lehman said. "This meeting is the beginning of revising the program that the village already has." Facilities at the new middle school — along with the gym at the old middle school still standing — should help to provide the area with more court and field space. The facilities already in place include Crane Field (two to three fields). Spring Park (one Held and some playground equipment) and Hill Park. Bowne second team AAU All-American Not only did the team find success at the AAU national tournament in Orlando, but Hastings' Tony Bowne did as well. Bowne, the Grand Rapids Storm leading scorer at the recent tournament ended up receiving tournament honors. An AAU committe selected him to be a second team Ail-American. This is quite an honor considering only seven players made the first team and only seven made the second team. With some of the nations best young hoopsters at the tournament, and over 92 teams participating, this honor placed him with some elite company. . Bowne was the Storms’ leading scorer, averaging 16 points. He will be a senior at Hastings High School this year and has helped the Saxons to reach two consecutive basketball Class B Final Fours. Continued from page 10 Bobby Layne seemed to be a true champion. It takes more than one great player to make a Super Bowl contender. If there is dissension within the ranks, the task becomes worn and Sanden has made the Lions predicament challenging, al best. A picture of Sanders remains on my "Wall of Fame" and my rookie card of No. 20 will stay next to my home computer. The No. 20 jersey may be worn eventually, as personal heroes don’t come around every day. We will always remember all of the long touchdown runs and how Sanders would hand the ball politely to the official after one of those magical sprints. I wish he could have handled this manner with the same grace. It's disappointing that these moments ..may never happen again, but the Lions win go on and probably win more games. As Bill Broderick writes in the July 29 Battle Creek Enquirer, ”1 love that I hate Sanders. I hate that I love him also.* Fame, like heroes, is fleeting and you take the good with the bad. Heroes come and heroes go. but being a champion and battling through difficult situations is really what it’s all about. Barry Sanders obviously wasn't pari of the Detroit Lions team. A billboard now stands in Clinton Township with Lion Stephen Boyd and a caption that reads. "I stayed here to win." Boyd, like many others, are in camp preparing to make the Lions’ season as best as it can be. Maybe the hardworking Boyd should be considered a hero. At least he's trying? Talk to you soon. Director of Staff Development TenderCare Hastings is currently seeking a Director of Staff Development to join our staff. The qualified candidate must be an RN, with a current license in the State of Ml. In this position you will supervise Nurse Aide training and in-service train­ ing for all staff. Train the trainer helpful. We offer an excellent salary, insurance benefits, and a pleas­ ant working environment. Tor immediate consideration, please apply in person or fax a resume to 616-945-2453. YMCA Women’s Softball A 99 FlexFab A.5-2 Art Mcade/Truc Value . . Buckland/Shane McNeill Cathy’s Cut and Curl ... Olde Town Tavern Manpower YMCA Women', Softball B 99 P-Ring ......................................................7-0 Blarney Stone Flexfab B Hastings Mutual Hastings Men’s Softball League A League W/L Olde Towne Tavern A^ 12-2 Carpenter Plumbing....................... No Preference Towing-..6-6 Dairy Queen/Tnie Value2-13 Gale Plumbing.1-17 Varney Conduction Hastings Mfg Jarmen/Lydy Builders Newton Well Service TNR.................. ............ Olde Towne Tavern Boys Complete Lawn Care W/L .10-2 ...8-5 .M ...7-7 8-8 1-14 Home Run Leaders: C. Herrings 15; R. Taylor 13; S. Hubbert 12; T. Lubitz 12; E. Carr 11; T. Welder 10; K. Wood 10; D. Geiger 10. Last Week's Resalts: MFG 12; OTT Beys 13; Ol I AV 22; Madd Dawgs 23; No Preference Towing 7; Carpenter Plumbing 15; Newton Well Service 7; Lawn Care 8; Mfg. 12; Blarney Stone Black 12; Dairy Queen 13; Gale Plumbing 0; Dairy Queen 5; Jarmen/Lydy 0. Thia Week’s Games Wednesday, Aug. 4: 6:30 TNR vs. New­ ton Well Service; 7:30 OTT Boys vs. New­ ton Well Service; 8:30 Vame, Construction vs. Mfg. Thursday, Aug. 5: 6:30 OTT Ah vs. No Preference Towing; 7:30 Blarney Stone Black vs. No Preference Towing; 8:30 Dairy Queen vs Madd Dawgs. Friday, Aug. 6: 7:30 Jarmen/Lydy Builders vs. Varney Construction; 8:30 OTT Boys vs. Lawn Care. TenderCare Hastings 240 E. North St., Hastings, Ml 49058 ■allot Pointe Lyrical County of Barry CLAMS NOTICE Independent Probate Hip Hop Fall Registration 115 N Main St -Woodland, Ml Questions regarding design and drawing specification intent are to be directed to Mr. Thomas S. Mohler. Barry LS.D. 535 West Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan 49058-1038. Phone 616-945-9545 Extension 11 after July 30th. 1999. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, accept a bid other than the low bid and waive formalities, irreg­ ularities and/or errors in the bid proposals which they feel ro be in their Tuesday August 17 1:00-3:00 and 5:00-8:00PM Wednesday Ausust 18 1:00-3:00 and 5:00-8:00PM Each bidder shall be required to file security with the board in the amount of 5 percent of the amount of the bid conditioned to secure the district from loss or damage by reason of the withdrawal of the bid or by the failure of (616) 374-7991 board Upcoming times to apply for grants are September of this year. April 2000 and September 2000. McGee and Lehman both feel that September is not very realistic and arc looking at the other two times as possibilities for a recreational facility grant The next meeting is set for Tuesday, Aug. 17 at the village hall Starting time is 7 p.m. 1^JHi^nswercalU616)367^707^^ Estate of HERBERT EARL WAHL Sooal Se­ curity No 372-30-5965 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent whose last known address was 240 EAST NORTH STREET. HASTINGS. MICHI­ GAN 49056. dMd 8/6196 Creator, ol the deceased are noMad that al ciaim, against the estate Ml be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. MARGERY WATTS. 135 ROSE­ MARY SE. GRANO RAPIOS. MICHIGAN 49507. or to both the independent personal rapraeentatrve and the Barry County Probale Court. Hast­ ings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months ol the date ol publication ol this notice Notice is further given that the estate Ml ba thereafter aangned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it DAVD H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 616-945-9585 (8-5) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 5. 1999 - Page 13 New state laws reduce local control, school board says by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Columbine shootings in Colorado continue to have far-reaching effects. At a special meeting Friday, the Hast­ ings School Board discussed three new state laws relating to student discipline that "re­ ally do take away a lot of discretion from us." according to Superintendent Carl Schoessel. Schoessel said the State Legislature passed the laws in an attempt to "make sure what's happening to students in other states doesn't happen here." The laws require mandatory suspension or expulsion of students for various actions such as assaults on teachers or bomb threat*. Board President Patricia Endsley asked. "Does anyone out there understand local control?" Michigan Public Act 104 requires the permanent expulsion of students in grades six and above who intentionally cause or attempt to cause physical harm to a teacher, volunteer or contractor in a school. Additionally, expulsion of up to 180 days is required for students in grades six or above for verbal threats, bomb threats or similar threats. By contrast, the Hastings school disci­ pline code currently requires three to five days of suspension for the first offense of "physically assaulting any person on school property, at a school function, or going to or from school." A second viola­ tion would require five to ten days of sus­ pension, and a third violation a ten-day suspension plus recommendation to the school board for long-term suspension or expulsion. For "the act of initiating or circulating a report or warning of fire or an impending bombing or other catastrophe," the Hast­ ings discipline code requires a minimum of five days of school suspension, possible referral to the school board for expulsion and/or restitution, and possible referral to legal authorities. Public Act 102 requires school districts to expel a student in grade six or above for up to 180 days if that student assaults an- '.nee and tent. 616-945-9554 Hastings, Michigan where they will send their children to school. The legislation allows students attending one school district to attend a neighboring school district physically bordering their district, even if that district is not in the LAKE O NEWS, will meet Saturday, Aug. 14, at 1 p.m. Judge Gerald Supina will speak on probate court records available for research. On July 29, several ICGS members met at the state li­ brary for searches. A later expedition is planned at another location. On Sunday, Aug. 15, the Ger-Gar family will meet for its 81st reunion in the dining room of First Congregational Church. This is a meeting of two halves of the same fam­ ily which used different spellings of their German name when they came to Michi­ gan. The Gerlingers and Garlingens are of one blood. The State Journal carried a story Sunday a&oul Mikc ’BooKe^ a Lakewood grid of 1967, who had just won a golf tournament with one over par, a 72 score at Groesbeck course in Lansing. Mike must have had a birthday earlier this year which put him in the senior tournament in the 50-59 bracket. His first hole was the 18th hole which he had never seen and where his very first shot landed in the water. However he came back to play very well and win in the All-City Se­ niors Tournament. He and wife Jill reside in Vermontville, where both are on the faculty of Maple Valley schools. Mike and Jill left immediately after the match for a trip to South Carolina. A drive around town reveals some changes. The results of the closure of Jor­ dan Lake highway last week proved benefi­ cial. The crossing had almost required a speed of 5 mph for safety reasons. It is now a smooth crossing on which a driver can maintain his speed. This week the CSX same intermediate school district. Previ­ ously, the schools of choice law allowed students to attend any school within an in­ termediate school district. School districts are given the option, however, of not allowing students to trans­ fer into their schools. If they do decide to accept transfer students, the districts have to publicly post the number of openings available at each grade level. After the new law was passed, local districts were only given until Aug. 13 to decide whether they would accept students, and parents only had until Aug. 28 to apply for transfers. However, Schoessel told board members that the district may be able to apply for an extension of the Aug. 13 deadline, and he asked the board to wait for him to apply for such an extension before it made a final de­ cision on whether to accept students. The district could face loss of some state aid if the board does not opt into the program but other area districts do opt in. For example, if Thomapple Kellogg decides to accept transfer students, Hastings students could go to school at TK without obtaining per­ mission to do so from the Hastings board, but if Hastings does not opt in, the district would not receive any transfer students to make up for the loss of the student leaving to attend TK. If surrounding districts do not opt in, parents will have to continue to ask the board of the district where their children re­ side and the board where their children wish to transfer for permission to do so, but the strict regulation of such transfers may loosen up because of the new law, Schoessel said. Currently students wishing to transfer whose reasons for wanting to do so do not fit in with school transfer guidelines are generally refused transfer requests. ent from page 7 workers have closed the Tupper Lake Street crossing for more work. On M-50, the real estate sign on the Lake Odessa Greenhouse was an added sign “sold”. A bit east there is a new sign indicating that the east half of the Graham Floor Covering building will soon have Kathy’s Flower Pot with Kathy Mesecar. Funeral servicer were to be held Wednes­ day at 6 p.m. at a downtown Lutheran church in Grand Rapids for Clarissa Pea­ cock, 89, formerly Bcgerow. She was pre­ ceded in death by her husband, Walter, and her brother. Forest, Bcgerow, of Woodland. She is survived by daughter Diane Batt of Wyoming (Mich.), brother Floyd Segerow of Ionia and grandchildren Robert, Walter, Rhoda, Claire, John, James, Cindy, Elisa­ beth and their spouses, plus great-grand­ children. When she resided here she was for many years a telephone operator in the days before direct dial service. Early last week three sisters from Ionia. Barryton and Femdale came to the Depot/Museum to meet a member of the ICGS for some research. Next they went next door to visit Benreeta Johnson who did not know she had these relatives who were cousins. In identifying photographs for the visitors, Benreeta exclaimed that she had some of the same pictures. The sisters, like Mrs. Johnson, were from the Karcher fam­ Board member Haywood said Friday that "I don't sec any particular advantage in opt­ ing in," and Board President Endsley said, "I think it opens us up for kids when we don't have room." Board member Eugene Haas asked whether differences in per pupil stale aid between neighboring districts would also affect the Hastings district economically. Currently, transfers in and out of Hastings are being done with the understanding that any di^rences in the foundation allowance be paid by the transfer student Schoessel said he believes that by this fall, districts neighboring Hastings will all be receiving the same amount of per-pupil state aid. Also al Friday's meeting, the board ap­ proved a bid of $20,373 from Lansing Tile and Mosaic to replace the gym floor at Southeastern Elementary. More than half that amount has been raised for the floor via donations and fund-raisers. The rest still has to be raised. The flooring company has agreed to wait for the balance of the pay­ ment for seven months without charging any interest on the delayed payment. Also on Friday, the school board formal­ ized its entrance into a class action lawsuit called Durant II being pressed by over 200 school districts in the state. The lawsuit maintains that the state of Michigan is still failing to pay for state-mandated programs, specifically special education, despite the fact that Headlee legislation requires the state to do so and despite the fact that a previous lawsuit, Durant I. found the state liable for funds it had not paid to school districts in the past for special education. 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He also said the administration has talked about adding the new regulations to the school handbook via a supplement that could be distributed to parents. Board member Kim Alderson questioned what the state meant by permanent expul­ sion. In Hastings, Schoessel said, parents have been able to apply for readmission of their children to the school district even af­ ter the students have been expelled. Such was the case of a Southeastern Elementary student expelled this past spring for mak­ ing a bomb threat. Her parents asked that she be readmitted this fall, and the board approved the request at its July meeting. Alderson said that if expelled students cannot be readmitted, it could have an effect on the district's per-pupil state aid. Schoessel said he did not know "how the state is going to define this." He will be seeking more information on the laws, he said. "This is as new to us as it is to you," he told board members. He said it would be his guess that the new legislation may be challenged in court. Schoessel will be asking the board at its regular meeting Aug. 23 to change the school discipline policy to reflect the changes in state law. Also at Friday's meeting, the board de­ cided to wait before acting on other new legislation that broadens parents' choices of other student. It also requires the State Su­ perintendent, Attorney General and Michi­ gan State Police to develop, publish and distribute a school safety information pol­ icy which school districts and law enforce­ ment agencies are to use to share informa­ tion about incidents occurring at schools. The Hastings school discipline code re­ quires one to three days of suspension for the first offense of participating in a physi­ cal attack against another on school prop­ erty. at a school function, or going to and from school. A second offense would result in three to five days of suspension, and a third offense five to ten days of suspension and possible recommendation to the school board for long-term suspension or expul­ sion. Public Act 103 allows a teacher to sus­ pend any age student from his/her class, subject or activity for up to one day if the teacher "has good reason to believe" the pupil's conduct would merit suspension under the local board student code of con­ duct. It also requires individual school boards to adopt policies specifying the types of conduct for which a teacher could suspend a student and include those policies in the student codes of conduct. Teachers are also required to reques* meetings with the parents or guardians as soon as possible to discuss the suspensions. At Friday's meeting, Hastings board members expressed concern about whether teachers would have specific guidelines in front of them when school starts as to what sorts of student actions would warrant teacher suspensions. Board members also were concerned about whether parents and students would be given copies of the new rules prior to the start of school. "I'm real concerned that everybody who Without Paying Greens Fees To find out how, call: (800) LUNG-USA Attend our nursing assistant class in air conditioning and secure your health care career for the future. The residents here always appreciate new faces and friendships, as well as caring, gentle hands and hearts. The next class will be held August 16th through the 23rd. Starting wage is $8.11 per hour with excellent benefits available. Class is not held on the weekends. Apply for this opportunity in person before August 11th, 1999. 'Qidrnapple 40 Sub WLson Happy 2700 Nashville Road. 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Erik Matthew Haske of Fairgrove, Mich., also was ordered to spend five years on probation and to spend six months in jail for unlawful driving away of a vehicle and for drunk driving. He also was ordered to pay $250 court costs on each charge and a $500 fine on the drunk driving charge. Circuit Judge James Fisher also sus­ pended Haske * license for six months. Haske registered a .17 percent blood al­ cohol content the night of the incident, ac­ cording to his defense attorney, Nicholas Schaberg. "This incident was the result of excessive use of alcohol," said Schaberg. "It's very evident that he was extremely intoxicated and he certainly needs to address his rela­ tionship with alcohol." According to Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. Haske look the victim's ve­ hicle and rammed it between a pole and a car, then spun out and ran over a bird bath and a flower bed and damaged the truck while trying to get away from police. A restitution hearing has been set for fanner CLASSIFIEDS e Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ( hild ( tire CAREER OPPORTUNI­ TIES: Rapidly growing home appliance & furniture rental com­ pany has immediate full lime positions available for highly motivated, career minded indi­ v (duals in accounts management, customer service. A delivery. We will train people with good com­ munication skills A a clean driv­ ing record for these positions. Excellent compensation A ben­ efits package. Applications ac­ cepted at: Rent way 725-C W. State Sl Hasting*.____________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ era! labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 day*. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St., Freeport, Ml EOE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS­ TANT: MANPOWER i* cur­ rently seeking applicants for a high-level career position. Local Insurance/Investment firm seek­ ing well-rounded person with background in many areas. Suc­ cessful candidates will have some experience with: Investment plans, life and health insurance, financial skills, security background/license, and office autonauioa skills. Applicants must be highly motivated, career ori­ entated, and possess good cus­ tomer relation skills. This it a full-time position with the possi­ bility of permanent hire. Salary based on experience. Qualified candidates need to contact MAN­ POWER OF HASTINGS to­ day at 948-3000. EOE. maintenance posi­ tion: MANPOWER is now accepting applications for a Vermontville company currently seeking a maintenance person. Must be drug free, dependable, and a team player. Basic skills, welding, electrical, fabrication, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Hours M-Tn 7:004:30pm FRI­ DAY 7-11:00AM. Opportunity for permanent hire. I ntersted can­ didate call MANPOWER at 948-3000 EOE._______________ AMWAY AND JC PENNY: MANPOWER is currently re­ cruiting for these two well estab­ lished companies. Must be flex­ ible and very dependable, nights and weekends available, inter­ ested candidates contact MAN­ POWER OF HASTINGS 948­ 3000 EOE. PHONES/ FILING/ GEN­ ERAL OFFICE SKILLS: Must be motivated, self-starter, full-time, some computer expe­ rience helpful. Submit resume* or call StaffMark 725 W. State St.. Hastings. (6161-948-8555 EOEM/FDV. 29 PEOPLE WANTED TO GET PAID $$ to lose up to 30lbs in the next 30 days. Natu­ ral, gewanteed. Call: 616-248­ 7707. AUTOMATIC PRESS OP­ ERATORS WANTED: MAN­ POWER has openings for an expanding M iddieville company. Tool and Die experience help­ ful, but not necessary. Machine operators for 1st and 2nd shifts needed. Must be drug free and good-work history. Qualified candidates can register at the MANPOWER OFFICE IN HASTINGS. Call today 948­ 3000. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS­ TANT- Fortune 500 company located in Lake Odessa is seek­ ing a high level Administrative Assistant. Qualified applicant must know Word. Excel and Lotus Suite >* preferred. Appli­ cant must have good customer relation skills, able to keep con­ fidential information, be a self­ starter. task oriented, dependable and take pride in work. Success­ ful candidate will have a 2 or 4 year degree in related field or equivalent experience. This is a full-time position with possibil­ ity of permanent hire and full benefits: 401 k, paid vacation and holidays and life, health and den­ tal insurance, and ESOP Stock, if interested apply at MAN­ POWER, 127 N. Market Street. 948-3000. EOE. MEDICAL FIRST RE­ SPONDER, night medical of­ ficer/evening coordinator. Clear Lake Camp, school year; week­ ends. days. A summer* free; $15,000 plus, excellent benefits package, starts August 30. Re­ sume to Director, OEC. 10160S. M-37. Dowling, Ml. 49050. 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FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed home*. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. BIG SALE: Thursday, Friday, A Saturday, August 5th., 6th., A 7th., 9am-3pm. Carpenter tools & equipment. Radial armsaw, table saw, planer, sanders, air compressor, skil saws, refrigera­ tor A upright freezer, furniture, microwave A misc. The Roberts Residence. 7688 N. Woodland Rd., Lake Odessa._____________ MANY ITEMS! Saturday A Sunday. 7th A 8th., 9am-5pm. 243 Maple St., Freeport._______ GARAGE SALE: 217 S. Hanover St. August 6th A 7th, 9­ 5pm.___________________NEW BEGINNINGS: A FOS­ TER AND ADOPTIVE PAR­ ENT SUPPORT GROUP is holding its annual garage sale Friday. August 20th through Sun­ day. August 22nd., 9am-7pm. at 414 W. Mill Street. Hastings. We would once again thank the community for their overwhelm­ ing support in making our sale last year a success and would again ask the Barry County Com­ munity to help support our ef­ forts by requesting donated cloth­ ing and sellable items for this event. Please contact 948-3079 (ask for Kris) or 945-3585 (ask for Cheryl) for further informa­ tion for dropping off your do­ nated items. All proceeds go to the support ofChristmas gifts for all Barry County Foster and Adopted Children.____________ FRL, A SAT. Aug. 6th A 7th, 8am till 5:00pm, Sun., August I st, 8:00am till 5:00pm. Books, movies, puzzles, knick-nacks. stands, dishes, pots & pans, ,’tfwerly, clothes ladie's size 10 to 12, baby clothes, roller skates, squirrel feeder, pic­ tures, and lots and lots of misc., yet to be unpacked. Something for everyone. 4320 Heath Rd., Hastings. Sept. 20 at 1:30 p.m. Kuzava said a report from Haske's psy­ chologist reveals he poses a high risk to the community unless swift action is fol­ lowed. "He needs consequences for what he's done," said Kuzava. "Efforts in the past have done nothing to curb his criminal ac­ tivity and his parents continue to get him out of trouble. He's going to have to an­ swer for himself." Schaberg said Haske is set to begin classes at Western Michigan University in the fall and that incarceration would inter­ fere with his schooling. "I would ask that you structure his incar­ ceration so he can start college or the other option is a tether, in lieu of jail," said Sch­ aberg. Haske said he has grown up since his last juvenile offense. "I just got drunk one night, it was the * end of the school year, I feci really bad," said Haske. "I learned my lesson from my juvenile days. I'm really sorry for those people. I really feel bad." "Then why don't you borrow the $6,000 to pay back the guy whose car you trashed?" asked Fisher. "Why are you con­ testing the amount of restitution if you feel •obnd?" Haske said he is contesting the restitu­ tion because "I want it to be righj." "It bother* me that you think you can trash someone's car and just say, oh. I’m sorry. I've been a bad boy,*" said Fisher to Haske. "You've got a young man here who invested a lot of hard earned money into a vehicle. What do we say to him?" Fisher told Haske he apparently has not grown up and that he looks "like someone who thinks of himself first" In other court business: • Jason Roberts, 18, of Delton, was sen­ tenced to one year in jail with the last six months suspended on his conviction of ac­ costing children for immoral purposes. He was also ordered to spend two years on probation on the conviction. Roberts also was ordered to spend 90 days in jail on a conviction of assault and battery. Roberts pleaded guilty to the lesser charges in exchange for the original charge of third degree criminal sexual conduct (sexual penetration) with a 13-year-old girl being dismissed. The incident occurred March 9 in Hast­ ings. "Mr. Roberts appears to live for the moment and does whatever he wants," said Kuzava. "If you could put me on a tether, I would be grateful," said Roberts. "I want to make a go of it instead of (goofing) off like I have." "You need to understand there are conse­ quences when you do not behave in an ac­ ceptable manner," said Fisher. Roberts was ordered to pay $250 court costs on each conviction and to pay a $250 fine on the assault conviction alone. He will be eligible for community ser­ vice work in lieu of one half his fines and costs. • Robert Woldhuis, 22, of Grand Rapids, was sentenced to eight months in jail with credit for 83 days served and the balance suspended upon the successful completion of two years' probation. Woldhuis pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine March 24 in Castleton Township. He was also ordered to pay a $1,000 and $1,000 court costs. POLICE BEAT Car crashes into house, one hurt YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A 17-year-old Wayland man was issued for speeding July 29 after the car he was driving left 131st Avenue near East Road and struck a home at about 6 a.m.. according to the Barry County Department, Hospital in Hasting,, where be was treated for hi, injuries and releaud. 131 st Avenue and Pattenon Roods * Parker’s 1989 Ford Bronco left the roadway to the right, went airborne, struck a car. went through a brick wall, then went through an exterior, bedroom wall Padcnon Road, deputies said. No one in the bone, owned by Wilbur and Sally Ann Loew, was hurt. Plainwell man accused of rape YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A 29-year-old Plainwell man ia accuse having aex with a 13-year-old girl two times in Allegan County and three time, in £ County between July of 1997 and January of 1999. Toby Hammond could face li prison if convicted, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Mien. Hammond has been charged in Barry County with three counts of first degree cria sexual conduct with a relative. He is currently free on a $25,000 penonal recognizance bond awaiting an Aaj Traffic stop yields 16 pot plants BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A routine traffic stop early Monday resulted in tra from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police finding 16 marijuana plants d r, Bopped the car on M-37 near Lawrence Road at about mi nt regirtration plate light and noticed a strong odor of the purse of > female pussenger and the plants were found growi nj The man then fled into a nearby swamp but was apprehended a Bron time later b; man, who told poHcc die accident occurred when a Wayland man cited after TOWNSHIP ■ A Wayland man was issued a citation lor • George Gilbert, 36, of Wyoming, pleaded guilty to third offense drunk driv­ ing, which occurred June 20 in Yankee Springs Township. Gilbert allegedly drove on Patterson Road with a blood alcohol level of. 19. He is scheduled to be sentenced on the conviction Aug. 26. • Debra Thomas, 30, of Freeport, pleaded guilty to violating probation by drinking on May 26 and by operating a motor vehi­ cle while under the influence of alcohol. Thomas, who is serving probation for her March 18 conviction of parental kid­ napping, is set to be sentenced on the pro­ bation violation Aug. 26 at 8:15 a.m. She could spend a maximum of one year in jail and/or a $2,000 fine. • Jack Dominic Petrucci, 38, of Hastings stood mute to two counts of first degree and one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a 9-year-old girl. He also stood mute to a one count charge of distributing sexually explicit material to the girl. All of the incidences are alleged to have occurred between February and November of 1998. A not guilty plea was entered on his be­ half and a pretrial hearing was set for Aug. 5 in Circuit Court. If convicted, be could face a maximum of life in prison. • Kenneth Brandenburg, 41. of Brighton, pleaded guilty to receiving and concealing stolen property worth more than $1,000 and of attempted fleeing and eluding police officers. He will be sentenced Aug. 26. to a repeat by the Hasting, Post of' Alcohol was not a factor in the accident, police reported. Alto woman hurt in 2-car crash THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A 56-year-old Allo woman suffered serious injuries Michigan Stale Police trooper, al the Hasting, post said James Gordon Shields, 59. of Grand Rapids was driving south on M-37 when be reached down into his vehicle IO vehicle, driven by Kay Workman. Workman, who was unable to avoid the collision, ftrnck a ditch and then rolled three to four tune,, aid police. , Workman, who was wearing a seat beh. was taken to St. Mary', Htnpiul in Grand Shields, who was cited for careless driving, was not hurt. Alcohol reportedly was not Woodland woman hurt in rollover HASTINGS TOWNSHIP ■ A 44-year-old Woodland woman was hurt July 30 when she lost control of the car she was driving east on Nashville Highway al about 8:40 a-tn.. according to the Hasting, Post of the Michigan Slate Police. Kathryn Ann Trierweiler was admitted to Pennock Hospital with serious injuries and released on Sunday, Aug. 1. Police said Trierweiler's car left the roadway just before exiting a curve and rolled over west of McKeown Road. Trierweiler registered a .17 in a preliminary breath text for alcohol, according to police. Charges against Trierweiler are pending. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 5, 1999 - Page 15 ^Congressman Nick Smith The growing role of companies in space Thirty years ago last month, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon. Their footprints, and those of the 10 astronauts who came after them, remain on the lunar surface as an enduring reminder of the decade-long commitment that culminated in the July 20, 1969 landing. In the 30 years since then, the focus of our space program has changed. While wc continue to pursue large, government-led projects like the International Space Station - at a projected cost of $95 billion dollars over 10 years - we’ve commercialized much of our efforts in space. Private indus­ try has largely taken over the development, launch and operation of commercial satel­ lites and is moving forward on the design of reusable launch vehicles and an embryonic space tourism industry. As a member of the Science Committee, 1 am convinced that wc need to encourage private space endeavors if the U.S. is to continue to have a world­ leading space program. Private companies now control most civilian satellite launch activities. Since Congress passed the Communications Sisters, 11, 14, accused in sexual assault of boy A 14-ycar-ald Dowling girl and her 11year-old sister are expected to be charged in connection with the sexual and physical abuse of a 6-year-old male relative as he visited their Johnstown Township home July 23 and 24, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The 14-year-old is accused of having sex with the boy in her bedroom two times during the weekend visit while at least two adults were in another part of the home, said Trooper Sandra Larsen. The girl's sister, who allegedly locked the boy in her room and apparently dragged him across the carpet causing bums, braises, and scratches, including one to his genitals, may be charged with assault, po­ lice said. The incident was reported by the boy's mother, who learned of the assaults when her 4-year-old daughter said she had been locked out of the younger girl's room and could hear her brother screaming inside, said Larsen. The 4-year-old also reported that her brother had had sex with the older girl, Larsen said. The boy declined to talk with police, but did tell his father about the al­ leged incidents. According to police, there is a history of sexual abuse in the family. The case is being reviewed by the Barry County Prosecutor's Office and remains under investigation by the Michigan State Police and Child Protective Services. Police arrest four teens for thefts in Nashville Police have arrested four teenaged males, two from Lansing and one each from Nashville and Vermontville, for breaking into three vehicles and a garage last month and taking a number of items, including compact disk players, speakers and disks. Two of the teem confessed to targeting acquaintances with expensive, car stereo systems. The 16-year-old Nashville boy told Michigan State Police Troopers that he and a 16-year-old Lansing boy broke into a garage in the 600 block of State Street in Nashville at al*out midnight June 5 to gain access to two cars. The boy said they disconnected the CD players and speakers and that his alleged ac­ complice took them to Lansing, presum­ ably to sell so they could split the profits. The two allegedly joined forces again June 12, this time with two more teens to break into vehicles in Lansing before trav­ eling to a home on South M-66 where they smashed three windows in a car using a hammer to gain access, police reported. Stolen from that vehicle during the 3 a.m. break-in were the CD player and nearly 40 compact disks. The foursome then allegedly drove back to Lansing, where they allegedly broke into yet another car by smashing the windows and taking speakers. The Nashville teen has pleaded utility in Barry County Juvenile Court to breaking and entering a building and to larceny of a vehicle for the June 5 incident. He could face home detention when he returns to court Sept. 16 at 9 a.m. No other information regarding charges against the other three teens was available. Man faces multiple charges for taking car, fleeing police A 46-year-jld Freeport man, who al­ legedly pushed his ex-girlfriend, took her keys and stole her vehicle, then fled from police while intoxicated July 30, is facing a number of charges, according to the Hast­ ings Post of the Michigan State Police. Edward Leslie Englehard was arraigned Monday on one count of drunk driving, one count of fleeing and eluding and one count of car theft. He was also cited for furnish­ ing false information to police, driving without a license and not wearing a seat belt, according to 56-1 District Court records. Authorities said Trooper Bryan Fuller spotted the red Jeep shortly after Trooper Dan Cook issued a broadcast for officers to be on the lookout for the vehicle. Englehard allegedly failed to stop for Fuller and ran a stop sign at Usbome Road and M-43 in Carlton Township. Police said Fuller passed a motorist to catch up to Engelhard, who then drove off the road behind a church on the north side of M-43. Fuller followed the Jeep until Englehard allegedly turned around and drove toward the police cruiser. Fuller backed out of the Quality Printing depends on experience & equipment. Let Us QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Ask For: Bill Love, Steve Steward or Jennifer Jacobs way as Englehard allegedly drove across a ditch, re-entered the roadway and struck the same civilian car that had been between him and Fuller earlier. Fuller was then able to apprehend Engle­ hard after the Jeep blew a tire during the pursuit, said police. Englehard, who registered a .17 on a blood alcohol test, also was found to have outstanding warrants from Barry and Wayne counties, police reported. He is currently free on bond awaiting an Aug. 11 preliminary examination. Agnes Helen Forry (Miller) Satellite Act in 1962. they have been pri­ marily responsible for the design and deployment of civilian communications satellites. Companies then took over most satellite launching responsibilities after the passage of a senes of laws beginning in the early 1980s. Now private industry is devel­ oping satellites bristling with cameras and sensors to provide imagery of Earth. These “remote sensing” satellites produce dala useful for land-use planning, mineral exploration, environmental concerns and other uses. Contractors also play a large and growing role in the operation of the Space Shuttle. The federal government still pays for every launch (at between S35O million and $2 bil­ lion a mission), but much of the logistical support has been awarded to private con­ tractors, including the responsibility for shuttle ground operations, with the goal of finding better and more cost-cft'cctivc ways to operate the program. In the future, many of the Shuttle’s current missions, including ferrying satellites to and from orbit, may be taken over by commercial designs. Already a number of private firms are developing low-cost, reusable vehicles that would be well suited to the task. We’re also seeing the beginnings of what could become a commercial “space tourism” industry. Several private compa­ nies, including some run by former astro­ nauts, arc designing low-cost, reusable rockets or space planes with the aim of allowing the public access to space. Former Mercury, gemini, and Apollo astronaut Pete Conrad headed up one such company until his death three weeks ago in a motorcycle accident. Conrad, who walked on the moon one mission after Armstrong and Aldrin, recognized the limitations of large, bureau­ cratic federal agencies and their contrac­ tors. “Government contractors couldn’t make anything inexpensive if their lives depended on it,” he said. And he’s right. If the general public is ever to have the opportunity to travel in space, it will be because of the work of commercial opera­ tions like Conrad’s. We have to make sure those companies can work and innovate with as few bureaucratic hurdles as possi­ ble. BATTLE CREEK - Mrs Agnes Helen Forry (Miller), age 73, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, July 30, 1999 at Laurels of Bedford. She was bom February 4, 1926 in Beacon Hills, Michigan, the daughter of John and Katherine (Koski) Miller. Mrs. Forry attended schools in Beacon Hills, Michigan and Detroit, Michigan. She formerly lived in Detroit and Hastings before aiming to Battle Creek, she has lived there since 1965. She married Lewis C. Forry on August 31. 1967 and he preceded her in death on March 28. 1999. Mrs. Forry was employed at the Grizzly Bar, Two John’s Bar, & the Elks Lodge as a Waitress/Bartender and worked at Hastings Manufacturing (Piston Ring) as a Machine Operator. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, and dancing. She was also preceded in death by her parents, John & Katherine Miller; daughter, Diane Bowden in June 1991; son, Eugene Paavo in March 1969; sister, Lillian Paavilaincn; four brothers, George Miller. Timothy Miller. Wilfred Miller, and Henry Miller; two former husband’s, Douglas Ely Paavo, and Theron Austin. Mrs. Forry is survived by her two sons, Steven Paavo of Grand Rapids, and Dion Paavo of Battle Creek; son-in-law, Geoffrey Bowden of Dowling; two step daughters, Pam James of Battle Creek, and Debbie Jaski of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren; several step grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Forry will be held Saturday, August 7. 1999 al 3:00 p.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, with Reverend Robert Whinner of Bauer Community Fellowship. Hudsonville, Michigan officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Maple Grove Township. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. NOTICE TO THE RESOENTS CASE NO V-3M6 - Alan MamUn. (appUcent) LOCATION: At 817 Beech St. on the West wde off Brown Rd,, in Sec 4 of Woodland Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a de­ tached accessory building 32 x 40 ft (1280 sq. ft) with a height of 17 fl at the peak - the maximum is 1024 sq. ft with a maximum height of 16 ft. at the peak in the RL-2 zoning district Is starting a new team in Hastings! RGIS is looking for motivated people to take inventory in retail stores. CASE NO. V-36-99 - Edward C A Karyn R. Quedena, (applicants* LOCATION: At 11855 F«r Lake Drive, on the lakeside off Cobb Rd. in Sec 11. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an addition 22 x 24 ft. that would be 5.1 ft. from the sideyard and a covered porch 6 x 14 ft to an ex­ isting house that ts too close to the sideyard than allowed (house is 5 3 ft) the minimum is 6 feet in the RL-1 zoning district No experience necessary. The positions have varying shifts in the mornings and/or evenings and/or weekends. Must be over 18 years old. have reliable transportation and a means of communication. $8.00 start, paid training. Orientation is set for Aug. 10th at the Hampton Inn on 54th Street in Grand Rapids at 1 pm & 7 pm. Training will be the next day. The team location will be in Hastings! Anyone with question can call CASE NO. V-37-99 - Harold A Linda Lehman, (applicants) LOCATION: At 916 Maple Rd. on the East stoe of the road, off Brown Rd. in Sec 4 of Woodland Twp PURPOSE: Request to replace an enclosed deck off 11 ft. 6" x 12 ft 6" with a newly constructed room 14 x 20 ft to an existing house that is too close to the road easement (21 ft ) the minimum is 30 ft. in the RL-2 zoning dtstnet 1-888-594-3344 RGIS Inventory Specialists CASE NO. V-38-99 - Ed VanderMeeden, (applicant) LOCATION: On South Shore Drive on the SW side off Sprague Road in Sec. 7 of Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Request to erect a detached acces­ sory 48 x 72 ft (3456 sq. ft) with a height of 22 ft 6 inches at peak - the maximum is 1024 sq. ft with a maximum height of 16 ft. at the peak in the RL-2 zoning district An Equal Opportunity Employer Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley's Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders DJ Electric Felpausch X-Press Northview Grocery Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb’s R & J's Superette Torrfs Market Thomapple Lake Trading Post Granny's General Store J-Ad Graphics Other Lake Odessa Crystal Flash Bradee Drugs Lake-0 Shell • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It and Go Pastoor's Village Grocery Gun Lake Nashville Little’s Country Store Carl's Market Cappons Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End ' OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing tor the following RGIS Inventory ... Specialists Dowling Comer Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait & Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) HASTINGS - Mrs. Jessie D. Williams, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Friday, July 30, 1999 at Spectrum Health-East in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Williams was bom on December 19, 1911 in Dicky. North Dakota, the daughter of Arthur & Jessie (Craft) Scobey. The family moved to the Hastings area in 1920. She attended the Welcome Comers school, and graduated from Hastings High School. She married Earl J. Williams on July 9, 1931 and he preceded her in death on February 4, 1971. Her employment included: the former Hastings Orchard Industries, Lake Odessa Machine Products and the office of the Barry County Credit Bureau. Mrs. Williams was a member of the Hastings Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, an avid quilt maker having made 641 quilts, she enjoyed traveling, rummage sales and gardening. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Steven Williams on June 9, 1982; brothers, Harlan, John, Harry & Spencer Scobey; sisters, Ruth Scobey, Helen Kozar & Lelia Sherbinskc. Mrs. Williams is survived by her two sisters, Florence Gariinger of Nashville, and June Kettinger of Mississippi; brother, Clinton Scobey of Grand Rapids; many nieces & nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Williams were held Tuesday, August 3, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. NOTICE Get Your Copies Of The Hastings Banner At Any Of These Area Locations Delton Hastings Jessie D. Williams Gun Lake Amoco Weick's Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Freeport L& J's Our Village General Store CASE NO. V-39-99 - John F. Finch, (applicant) LOCATION: At 4251 England Dr on the East side (lakeside) oft Marsh Rd. in Sec. 5 of Orange­ ville Twp. PURPOSE: Request to erect a 9 1 x 13 2 ft - 2 story addition to an existing house that is too close to ♦he sideyard 11.55 ft. on the NW comer and 11 ft on the NE comer (the minumum is 15 ft) and too close to the front lot line 26 ft (the minimum is 35 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning district MEETING DATE: August 17,1999 UME; 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Communfty Room in the Courts & Lav. Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed to 616-946-4820 The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St.. Heatings, Michigan 49058 during the hours ol 8 am to 5 pm (closed between 12-1 p.m ), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 tor further in­ formation The County of Barry win provide necessary auxiliary a>ds and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notce to the County of Barry individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street, Hast­ ings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith. Barry Couny Clerk (8-5) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 5. 1999 Mower, trailer missing at cemetery PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - An 18horse power, 46-inch cut Ranch King rid­ ing mower and trailer are missing from the Prairieville Township Cemetery garage. Police Chief Larry Gentry said Tuesday. Gentry said the two vehicles were placed into the locked garage at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 10 and were discovered missing at 9 a.m. the following Monday. "There is no damage to the door or the lock," said Gentry. "We're checking into the locking mechanism to see if it could have been picked." Police have no witnesses. Gentry said. The mown, worth about $1,000, is dark green in color and has gray tire rims. The trailer is a six-foot by eight-foot, heavy-duty, black iron frame with a wooden bed and no sides. It has one tire that is badly worn, said Gentry. Police arrest intoxicated driver Woodland man held for assault in parking lot WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A 34-yearold Lake Odessa man was arrested and lodged on misdemeanor charges after he al­ legedly tried to choke a female acquaintance in the paricing lot of a church at M-66 and Barnum Road, then later struck another woman. The man, who has not yet been ar­ raigned. reportedly also verbally abused Barry County Sheriff's Deputies as they transported him to jail. The man has since been arrested a second time and charged with violating conditions Car catches fire after mishap Oarry-Pralrievilte-Hope Township Firelighters were called to the scene of a fullyengulfed car fire Friday after a 6:30 p.m. accident on Kingsbury Road across from Go Go Auto Parts. The Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police reported that Edward Scott Gauna, 37, could not remember how his car ended up in the ditch. Gauna, who allegedly registered a ,16-percent blood alcohol content, was not hurt in the accident. Police allegedly found a sandwich baggie containing suspected marijuana Gauna's pocket after the crash. No charges have been filed and the incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the missing items is asked to call the Prairieville Police Department at 623-2691 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Police are offering a $100 reward for in­ formation leading to the return of the items. Silent Observer also offers $50 to $500 rewards for information leading to the arrest and bindover to felony court of the culprit, said Gentry. of his bond. During his verbal assault on police, he allegedly threatened their lives and claimed his actions are the result of police author­ ity. The man, who had previously spent eight years in prison, was reportedly under the influence of heroin and alcohol at the time of his arrest. He is set to be arraigned on Aug. 24 at 8:30 a.m. in Barry County's 56-1 District Court. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A 38-yearold Battle Creek woman stopped by police July 25 for crossing the center line three times was found to be driving with a blood alcohol content of .27 percent, according to the Barry County Sheriff's Department. The legal limit is .08. 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Thurs. & Fri. 8-5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-08-12.pdf f657312764f1056a05c76562e1e9651c PDF Text Text Activist says she will run ‘Sister Act’ excels in hoops Authorities fish for suspects See page 3 See page 12 See page 15 Devoted, to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ..................................... .......... " ' LIBRARY '‘’< SCHt.JRcH 5T C 3 hc.stiv' ANNER Hastings VOLUME 146, NO. 32 THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999 News Briefs: PRICE by Mary Warner Staff Writer The good news about an outbreak of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Barry County is that there are no reports of hu­ mans oeing infected. Also, the type of mosquito believed to be the primary trans­ mitter of the disease is just one of 60 vari­ eties of mosquitoes found in Michigan. The bad news is that one of four docu­ mented Michigan fatalities from the disease involved a Barry County resident, and many of the EEE cases in Michigan in­ volving both horses and humans have been in a cluster of southwest Michigan coun­ ties that includes Barry. The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment has issued a warning about the pres­ ence of the disease to local doctors, hospi­ tals, veterinarians and media outlets. Peo­ ple are being advised to take precautions against getting bitten by mosquitoes, and The Hastings Public Library', circvtatiea readied a record high tor the I99H-99 fiscal year, with 77,230 item t, it was announced Tueaday. Librarian Bartiara Schondolmayer said the figure represents a 17 percent increase. She added that the library drcula-ed 9,400 items in June alone. The librarian said she believes the traes » Scioodehnayer said she was su-prised that as many as 200 of the signups for free < uds were from Rut­ land ''owaabip, wnere residents already Back on the field... Pre-season practices started Monday for 621 prep football teams around the state, including teams at Hastings, Delton-Kellogg, Lakewood, Thomapple Kellogg (Middleville) and Maple Valley. The first games of the season are set for Friday, Aug. 27, and the playoffs this fall have been expanded to 256 teams, twice as many as last year. Here. Saxon quarterback Tony Bowne makes a quick pitch to a running back who is looking for daylight outside during Tuesday’s workout. For more pictures and a story about how football has changed in 1999. see the inside pages of today’s Hastings Banner. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor There are merits to both sides of the is­ sue of whether the Barry County Board of Commissioners should switch from day­ time to evening meetings, some commis­ Hickory Comers planning picnic Hickory Corners to planning art oldfashtesed community picnic at the park SI II am. Saturday. Aug. 21 The event, patterned after a family rearer i, will include softball, volleybftSkcttl&li v h^-^TSCS^JOCS children's games and a pig roast The dinner, which iJso will include chicken, will be served st 1 pm. There planning to attend are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and bevers-ya, and a dish topass according to the first faster in their last names. A through H are wkod to bring desserts, I through P are asked to bring munchies and Q ihrough Z are asked to bring covered dishes. For more information, call Robin Robbins M (616) 671-3233. Immunizations, screens needed Any child entering school for the firs' time this fall must have vision and hearing screenings done, as well as require, immunizations before they may be enrolled. The B.trry-Eaton District Health De­ partmen: will have free vision and hearing clinics from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday Aug. 16, for kindergarten. Young Fives and developmental tindergartea (DK) students. Appoint­ ments must be made in advance by calling 945-9516. Free immunization clinics ate held every TUaday at the health department from 11:30 to 4 p.m. and every Thurs­ day front 1 to 4 p.m., with no ap­ pointments necessary. There also will be a clinic from 8:30 to II aun. Sat­ urday, Aug. 21. Parents should bring their children's immunization records with than. The health department is located at 110 W. Center St. fc Hastings. jfdditioMl NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 horse owners are being asked to take mea­ sures to prevent their animals from being infected. Margaret Wood of the health department said a horse belonging to a private individ­ ual in Assyria Township died of EEE July 30. Testing was done prior to issuance of the public health advisory to make sure EEE was the cause of the horse's death. EEE, commonly called "sleeping sick­ ness," is caused by a virus that can infect the central nervous system. The disease generally kills horses who contract it. Most people infected with the virus have no symptoms, according to written infor­ mation from the health department. Others get only a mild flu-like illness with fever, headache and sore throat. Those whose cen­ tral nervous systems are infected have a 50 percent chance of surviving. Of those who See EEE, continued on page 5 County night meetings issue fizzles ^E»aMMfilktt'JA3KlMMeat in the new library software program and hi ability to track numbers more accanSeiy than the previous program. str Assyria horse killed by EEE Circulation high for local library increase is due primarily to the 'open house* or free use of the library to all Barry County rentaatt m the tost year. The library Board last summer decided to waive the 333 per household fee far reodzau outside the city of Hastings or R eland Township. The open house policy generated 902 new library pa- r.iicuc. sioners said this week. An attempt by Commissioner Emmet Herrington, prompted by a request from Hastings citizen John Fehscnfeld, to bring the evening meeting issue to a vote Tues­ day died for lack of .upport. Commissioner John Barnett was absent. Fehsenfeld had proposed that the County Board change its meeting schedule to evening hours on a trial basis for the next two years. Changing meeting hours for two years at the current time, however, is not legal, ac­ cording to County Board Chairman Jim Bailey. Though Bailey said night meetings would probably be easier for him, "Statute doesn't even allow us to do that," he/said. "The only thing that we can set and bind the people to on future boards are bond­ ing... or a three-year contract with the ad­ ministrator. Short of that, we can't bind them to anything." According to the County Board’s by­ laws, commissioners establish meeting dates and times every year at the board’s first meeting in January. Fehsenfeld said night meetings would al­ low additional candidates, who have full time day jobs, to seek office and would give a majority of the public more oppor­ added. tunities to attend meetings. He said the County Board is the only governmental unit in the county to hold day meetings. Herrington said Barry is one of the few counties in the state that doesn't meet in the evening. "I hope you'll give it serious considera­ tion," Fehsenfeld told the board during this week's public comment session. Since rais­ ing the issue several weeks ago in a letter to the editor in the Banner and at the last County Board meeting, he said, "numerous people have said that they strongly support night meetings because they feel as I do that the public is shut out of their own "Another thing that I'm opposed to is this board making recommendations for the next board on how and when they should meet," Wenger said. "That should be their pierogative to do that. I would like to leave that up to those people as far as what they want to do, that's their concern, and I think they should have that privilege and we shouldn't set a precedent that you have this or that. We have day meetings, if they'd like night meetings that would be fine. J see some problems such as getting depart­ ment heads to night meetings at different times because they have other (night) meet­ ings to go to, too, especially the planning government which is supposed to be of the people, for the people and by the people." Commissioner Robert Wenger said he was on the County Board several years ago when it experimented with night meetings on a trial basis for six months and the board voted to end them. "As far as atten­ dance to this board meeting, there was no difference between day and night." Wenger said. "So on past experience, I don't see where there's going to be a big influx of people coming to this board meeting be­ cause its held at night." Wenger also noted that he was the only member of the public attending Monday night's Thornapple Township Board of Trustees meeting except for a student who was there because of a class. He noted that Thornapple Township is one of the coun­ ty's largest in terms of population. Irving Township usually has about three or four people at its evening meetings, he and zoning people. "No matter what we do. there are going to be drawbacks to it. Just because we hap­ pen to be one of the last dogs in the race that are having day meetings, 1 don't see that as good or bad," Wenger said. "The other thing is that if anyone that's running for this office thinks they can work all day and they can be a commis­ sioner, they’ve got bugs in their head, to do it just at night," he said. "It's more than just a night meeting job. There are a lot of day meetings you have to go to. There’s a lot of other things that have to be done... I'm not opposed to night meetings if that's what that next board wants to do... For us to say that in the year 2000 we're going to have night meetings, there’s no way." "I echo with what Bob said," Bailey commented. "...We have one (commissioner) on the board who is work­ ing nights and I wouldn’t vote for our board to change that. I think days are best right now for this board that's sitting." Commissioner Rod Goebel works nights and later in the meeting, he said, "I work for a great company — General Motors — who has accommodated my schedule and al­ lowed me to work nights for the last five years, which has reduced my sacrifice to do this job... They not only accommodate it, but they encourage civic participation by their employees." Bailey noted that a lack of daytime park­ ing has been mentioned as a detriment for day meetings, but said plenty of parking is available across the street at the former Hastings City Hall, which the county pur­ chased about a year ago. Inadequate seating in the current County Board chambers also was mentioned by Fehsenfeld. Bailey said there are times when this room does get crowded, but "I think you can count on one hand when you couldn’t get the people in here." However, Bailey said that if there isn’t enough chairs at a meeting, the location can be changed to larger quarters "at that time." Night meetings also "would put a real burden" on county staff who sometimes need to be available at times for County. Board meetings because staff members have other evening obligations. Bailey said. Herrington said, "I think the main point See NIGHT MEETINGS, continued on pg. 13 Middleville disbands its police department by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The village of Middleville has decided to disband its local police department and in­ stead enter into a contract with the Barry County Sheriffs Department. By a vote of 5 to 2 Tuesday night, the Middleville Village Council approved con­ tracting with the Barry County Sheriff for police protection beginning Oct. 1, 1999. for two years. Village President Lon Myers said, "The two-year contract will give us time to evaluate whether we want to stay with the county, restart our own department or per­ haps create a combined department with Thomapple Township.” The recommendation by Michael Lytle, chair of the village's finance committee, to enter into the contract was greeted by dis­ may by several of the council members. David Newman said. "Why wasn't this discussed in a committee meeting before now?" He told Myers. "This is not funny." Myers responded by saying that not all issues have to be discussed in committee. This was an opportunity to the council to discuss the recommendation and vote on it. He also told Newman, "This is an issue I am treating very seriously." William Nesbitt reminded Myers that on May 3 those attending the public hearing seemed to be about two-thirds in favor of keeping and correcting problems with "our own department. I feel blindsided on this." Council member Marilyn Vandenberg raised concern for current employees. Ac­ cording to Myers, "the full-time officer will transfer to the sheriffs department. We arc asking the chief to stay on for three months or more to provide a smooth tran­ Freeport girl clinging to life sition. Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoe­ maker was in the audience, but did not comment on this suggestion. Myers also said. "The chief is eligible for a village Laci Washbum, the 15-year-old driver of this Chevy Beretta, is listed In critical condition at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids after she apparently lost control of the car on Parmalee Road near Harris Creek Road Tuesday. Here, rescuers from Freeport and Middleville work to free Washbum from the wreckage. See story inside. See POLICE, continued on pg. 5 « I �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 12, 1999 pension or he may look for some other ac­ tivity. It is up to him." Myers reminded the council that this two Hastings High School class to be held in city incubator by David T. Young Editor The newest vacancy in the local indus­ trial incubator will be filled by a classroom for the Hastings Area School System this fall. The Hastings City Council Monday night unanimously approved a 10-month lease agreement with the schools to allow use of a portion of the incubator for a voca­ tional education program geared '.o 15 to 20 high school students who have a hard time coping with the traditional classroom envi­ ronment. The program would be similar to alternative education except it would be in a workplace setting. City Manager Howard Penrod told coun­ cil members that space is available, but the schools only want to use it for 10 of the 12 months of the year. Mayor Frank Campbell wanted assur­ ances that the students wouldn't disrupt the everyday operations of the rest of the incu­ bator tenants, most of which arc small businesses that hope to grow and someday move out on their own. "We have a responsibility to our ten­ ants... to have control of conduct," the mayor said. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel responded. "Our intent wouldn't be to have uncontrollable stu­ dents," noting that the students would be closely monitored by a teacher, a parapro­ fessional and an administrator. "We would minimize the problems, but we can't guarantee there won't be any," the superintendent said. "Students will be ex­ pected to follow the disciplinary code." NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Grant workshop set for Aug. 31 A Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs Region 15 mini­ grant workshop will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 31, at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The informal session, hosted by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County, will be free and open to any Michigan non-profit organization, in­ stitution, school or local government unit. The workshop will cover the grant writing and grant application process, presenting perspectives from the grant writer and the grant reviewer. The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs awards mini-grants of up to $2,000 for local arts projects three ‘jmes a year. The deadlines to apply for the next series of mini-grants are Oct. 8 this year and Feb. 11 and June 9 next year. The Arts Council of Greater Kala­ mazoo is the local regranting agency for Region 15, which includes Barry. Berrie i, Cass, Kalamazoo, St Joseph and VanBuren counties. Handout materials will be available at the workshop. Pacific Trio set at next 'Fridays1 The Picific Trio will give a jazz-fla­ vored performance from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the "Fridays at the Fountain" series in Hastings, The group will entertain at the Barry County Courthouse lawn, by the foun­ tain plaza. Trio members will play music rang­ ing from "Big Band' sounds to current hits. Trio performers on Friday will be Joe LaJoye. Hastings High School Band director, who sings lead and plays tnim|>et. trombone and flugel horn; Gene Englerth. a Hastings native who now lives in Lansing, will play key­ board and contribute vocally; and Tony LaJoye. 14. Joe's son. who is filling in as a substitute drummer. Ordinarily. Art Wunsch, a retired music educator, is the group's regular drummer. Those who attend Friday s free con­ cert may bring their lunch, lawn chairs and blankets. People may feel free to leave whenever they wish or stay the full length of the concert. This summer's Fridays at the Foun­ tain series is sponsored by the city of Hastings and the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County. In case of rain, the concert will take place at the Jefferson Street Gallery in Hastings. He added that any students who commit serious infractions will be expelled. Schoessel said the idea of having a school classroom in an industrial incubator is fairly unique in Michigan. "We re not sure there's a lot of places in the state that are doing this, so we don't have models... We think this will be a good idea for the community, the schools and the students." Hastings Economic Development Direc­ tor Joseph Rahn said the current industrial incubator tenants* reaction to the idea "has been pretty positive." Councilman David McIntyre said, "This may be the kind of environment they need." The council agreed to draw up a lease agreement, but insisted that if it isn't work­ ing out. it can be terminated with 10 days notice. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Decided to contract with Creative Mi­ crosystems Inc. of Englewood. Ohio, to supply most of the city's new computer software system. The cost will be just un­ der $ 124.00C. The new system will replace most of the old one that was put together by Resource Information Systems of Eaton Rapids. City administration already has hired BS&A for a software system dealing en­ tirely with tax assessing and administrative programs at a threc-year cost of $9,458. • Delayed a decision on different ways to collect yard waste. The city now has pickup in the fall and spring, but other op­ 'Relay for Life* is Aug. 13-14 The American Cancer Society of Barry County will have its "Relay for Life" fund-raiser Friday and Saturday, Aug. 13 and 14, at the Hastings High year contract was "not a lifetime commit­ ment. Vandenberg and Nesbitt voted no. tions are being explored, including use of city bags, having a trash hauler handle it or having dropoffs on Saturdays. "We're got to resolve this thing," Campbell said. "People arc getting upset about it. I hate to prolong this, it's been going on quite a while. The reason for the delay Monday was that Mansfield was not present to give the council more information. • Had the first reading of a proposed ordi­ nance to eliminate the requirement that the city send notices by certified mail. If the ordinance, recommended by the Planning Commission, is adopted, first class mail will be deemed sufficient. The move is ex­ pected to save the city money. • Approved a request from Dale Moras to close a block of South Street from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. II, for a block party. • Approved a new city hall maintenance agreement with Don Porter, including an increase from $675 to $700 a week. Offi­ cials stressed that Porter runs a service and is not a city empluyec. He and his wife perform the maintenance and cleaning work. • Agreed to the reappointment of Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield to an­ other term as the city j representative on the Solid Waste Oversight Committee. • Awarded a contract for curb and gutter repairs for the 1999-2000 fiscal year to Hastings Concrete Construction for $39,150. • Agreed to appointments of City Clerk­ Treasurer Ev Manshum to delegate and Joseph Rahn to alternate for the upcoming Municipal Employees Retirement System annual meeting. Representing city employ­ ees will be Deputy Clerk Sherlyn Courtney and Detective Tom Pennock. • Approved a request from Barry County Christian School to use Fish Hatchery Park's soccer fields for games on Sept. 10, 20, 23 and 30 and Oct. 4. 7, 11 and 21. • Approved a request from the Barry County United Way and the Volunteer Center to use Fish Hatchery Park Sept. 9 to promote a "Day of Caring." During the public hearing on May 3. Myers presented the case that costs for Middleville maintaining its own depart­ ment were $250,000 in 1998 and that the threc-year contract being considered would only cost approximately $180,000 per year. Other benefits, according to Myers, in­ cluded more flexibility, training opportuni­ ties for offices and lower administrative costs. "Basically, residents would not notice any change." Myers said. "The sheriffs deputies would be dedicated 10 the village and would do everything current officers do." Myers also assured the public hearing audience that the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) and crossing guard as­ sistance programs were included in the cov­ erage At the meeting May 11. the council voted to work with the chief to correct problems in the Village Police Depart­ ment. But early this summer, officer Joe Booher, who served as DARE officer, re­ signed to take a position with the Hastings Police Department. In the contract proposal that was being considered in May, the village would get credit for equipment and the deputies would probably use the police department offices at the back of Village Hall. No comment from the Sheriffs depart­ ment was available as of Wednesday, Aug. 10. Maple Valley Principal takes position in Howell by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer After 30 years with the Maple Valley school district, Maplewood Elementary Principal Nancy Potter is resigning to pur­ sue a director of curriculum position with the Howell schools. "She is a great educator and has been in­ vested in helping children learn and grow for 30 years," said Superintendent Clark Volz. "I’ve known few people who can maintain the level of energy and commit­ ment that she has over the years. We are going to miss her." Potter, who turned in her resignation Aug. 2, said the decision was difficult. "I put a lot of thought into this," she said. "It was not an easy decision... but 1 am always looking to learn new things and be challenged h new ways, and for those reasons I am also excited.'* In her 30 years with the district. Potter has served at one time as principal of Fuller, Kellogg and Maplewood elcmentaries. Before that she taught with the dis­ trict, spending many years as a third grade teacher. She has also served as curriculum coordinator, director of the Technology Committee and other various school im­ provement and service committees. Nancy Potter At this month's school board meeting. Potter was presented with a Maple Valley Pride pin, and a framed lighthouse picture. "I believe teachers are like lighthouses, and you have certainly been a bright light in this district," Volz said when he pre­ sented her with the •ft- School athletic field. Seventeen teams of walking and running enthusiasts will gather at the track from 3 p.m. Friday to 3 p.m. Saturday. The Relay for Life is a family-ori­ ented event in which participants can walk or run around the track relay style for 24 hours. Participants camp around the track and take part in activities. A special luminary candle service will be held at 9:30 p.m. Friday evening (Aug. 13) to honor cancer survivors and remember loved ones who have lost their battles with the disease All cancer survivors also are invited to attend a "Celebration of Life" picnic at 1 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 14) and then walk the Survivors' Lap at 2 p.m. Cancer survivors and their families are encouraged to call the local American Cancer Society at 945-4107 to register for both events. Habitat planning workshop series Barry County Habitat for Humanity , is looking for people who are living in substandard housing and can't get con­ ventional mortgage financing. Habitat will build two new homes on Walldorff Road in the Delton area next summer and the non-profit group is ready to select two families for those homes. Workshops to find eligible people in need of decent housing will be held next month in Delton. Those who are interested in applying for a Habitat home must attend two workshops that w, I be held from 9 to i 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14; and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 18, at Faith United Methodist Church, lo­ cated on the comer of M-43 and Bush Street. The first workshop in the series was held from 6:30 to*8:30 p.m. Wednes­ day, Aug. 11. Habitat is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry of volunteers. Habi­ tat volunteer work in partnership with low income families to help them nave affordable, decent housing. Habi­ tat builds homes and sells them to eli­ gible families at cost and without in­ terest. Habitat families help build the homes. A video explaining the Habitat pro­ gram will be shown during the work­ shops. People who are interested in apply­ ing for a Habitat house must be county residents. Those who plan to attend the work­ shops are asked to call the Habitat of­ fice at 948-9939 to have a list mailed to them, telling what information, such as references and tax returns, they will need to bring to the sessions. Barn lost, animals killed in fire An electric fence is thought to be the cause of a bam fire at 1301 North Fisher Road last Friday afternoon after the Hastings Fire Department received a call from owner Patrick Elliot. The bam held some animals, but hay was the reason it took nearly three hours to get the fire under control. The bam was a total loss and hay. 65 chickens, two roosters, one turkey, and 20 pigeons were killed. Elliot attempted to control the flames, but quickly realized there was nothing he could do and called 911. The barn was not thought to be insured. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 12. 1999 - Page 3 Community activist announces County Board candidacy in this county that continues to meet dur­ ing the day." by David T. Young Editor Community activist Dee Lowell pledged to the First Friday audience last week that she will not just talk about problems in Barry County, she'll do something about them. Lowell, who has two businesses and has been involved with the Hastings Jaycees, announced her candidacy for the Sixth Dis­ trict Barry County Commission scat (Yankee Springs and Orangeville town­ ships) after outlining six issues of concern. The six ■’observations" or charges she She called the board's trial night meet­ ings of several years ago "half-hearted." She contended, "Anybody who knows anything about local government realizes that people only show up at meetings when they're upset about something... With the present board meeting schedule, only farmers, retired people and the self­ employed can realistically serve on the County Board. We shouldn't put up such barriers for people to run for office. And wc shouldn't pul up such barriers for the peo­ ple to be heard by their elected representa­ tives." made were: • That the County Board continually threw roadblocks in the way of the volun­ teer effort to build a new animal shelter. • That the County Board should not have given Administrator Michael Brown a "bloated' 32 percent pay raise. • That the board should switch fa meet­ ings from mornings to evenings and ex­ pand public comment periods during the meetings. • That something must be done about the system in which nearly all county "elected officials' are appointed rather than elected. • That the County Board blew taxpayers' money by pulling out of the Joint Eco­ nomic Development Commission and hir­ ing grani writers who did almost nothing for $32,000. • That the county should reduce the number of seats on the board from eight to five to save taxpayers money. "I have seen some alarming develop­ ments in Barry County government in the past few years and I feel strongly that change is sorely needed," Lowell said. About the animal shelter, she said, "It appeared to me that a majority on the County Board of Commissioners was do­ ing its best to derail our volunteers' efforts. These commissioners publicly would say they were for a new shelter, but their ac­ tions time and time again seemed to throw roadblocks in the path of our efforts. They set unreasonable deadlines for raising funds Dee Lowell talks with some of the audience members after her presentation and anouncement at the First Friday forum. and for getting the new shelter built. They wanted complete control over the project, but wouldn't l<*nd a hand.” She charged that the board insisted on ac­ countability before investing $150,000 in taxpayers' money, yet it had no trouble giving the Road Commission $200,000 for a road grader it didn’t even ask for. About the county administrator's 32 per­ cent raise because of the possibility he might take another job, Lowell said, "It is common practice for employers to match an offer made to a valued employee by the competition." However, site contended Brown wasn't offered another job, he was merely a final­ ist. Brown earlier this year was given a 32 percent raise to about $78,000 a year, which she said again makes the board members look like a bunch of free-spend­ ing liberals. "It is reprehensible whfcn private corpora­ tions lay off massive numbers of employ­ ees and then give fat bonuses to their chief executive officers," she said. "But that's the private sector and they may do as they wish. However, we taxpayers shouldn't have to put up with paying for bloated salary increases for their county administra­ tor." On the question of evening meetings, she commented, "When meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. on two Tuesdays each month, this effectively shuts out participation by most of the public, which has to work dur­ ing the day. It also effectively keeps away many working people from running for County Board scats because they can't af­ ford to miss work to attend daytime board meetings. "As John Fehsenfeld so eloquently pointed out in a recent letter to the Banner, the County Board is the only elected body When she talked about the tendency for appointments for county elected officials, she stressed that she has no problems with the people who are now serving as sheriff, clerk, treasurer, drain commissioner and register of deeds. "But while I respect the people serving, " Lowell said, "I resent the way they are cho­ sen. not by the people, but by appoint­ ment." She pointed out that the current treasurer, clerk, sheriff, drain commissioner and reg­ ister of deeds all were first appointed to their posts and then elected by the power of incumbency. In all five cases, the officials resigned halfway into their last terms and had their successors selected by a special thrcc-person panel. Lowell contended that only one of the five retiring officials. Clerk Nancy Bocrsma, had a good reason for stepping down. "Perhaps all so-called 'county elected of­ ficials* should be appointed," Lowell said. "But the law now says they are to be elected. Meanwh;ie, we're going along with a system that doesn't realistically let the voters decide. Lowell charged that when the County Board members decided to pull out of the Joint Economic Development Commis­ sion, they cut a deal with Craig Stark­ weather and Patrick Doyle to have them find and write grants for $24,000 a year and a percentage of the grant total. "Il turned out to be a sweetheart deal for Starkweather and Doyle, who did virtually nothing and made off with $32,000 of tax­ payers' money," she said. "Meanwhile, Joe Rahn, the JEDC director, then went to work for the cily exclusively. If you've been following the news, you may have noticed the city has been swimming in grant money, while the county has spent even more money and has only received a jail expansion grant, and that was largely due lo the efforts of Sheriff (Steve) De­ Boer." She concluded her speech by saying that il's one thing to just criticize and another to do something about it. "I know it's early, but I hereby declare that I will be a candidate for the Sixth Dis­ trict County Board of Commissioners seat, representing Yankee Springs and Or­ angeville townships," she announced. Mosl of the three dozen or so people in the audience warmly received her decision. Julie DeBoer praised Lowell's "very re­ sponsible" efforts for the animal shelter. Don Drummond, called her courage to step forward "impressive" and said people should vote on the basis of issues and nol personalities. John Fehsenfeld said he appreciated her taking up the night meetings issue. But Patricia Johns asked what she would do to get out the vote in light of Yankee Springs' low figures in the Aug. 3 special election. Lowell said she would go door to door if necessary. Jim Jensen asked what she would do about facilities and programs for young people. Lowell answered. "You know I'm always getting involved with projects for youths. That's something near to my heart." She did not disclose which party she would be affiliated with yet. She said, "For now, Fd like you to lake a serious look at the candidate and not the party." Delton ready for 26th annual Founders Weekend celebration When the 26th annual Delton Founders Weekend rakes place Friday and Saturday, it’s going to be a great time of family fun, shal of Founders weekend, Beulah Smith, for her many years of community service and th^ 1999 Miss Delton, Kate Kwasny, said Cindy Thompson, second vice presi­ dent of the committee that meets year round to provide the community celebra­ tion. AH of the activities will be held in the and her court Gina Higdon, the alternate Miss Delton; LcAnn Huisman, Ashley Quick and Suzann Momenee. In addition, Little Miss Delton, McKensie Earl, and her runner-up, Chelsea Streeter, will be heart of the downtown Delton area, primary on the Delton Kellogg Schoo! grounds, the William Smith Memorial Park and the BPH (Barry, Prairieville and Hope town­ ships) fire department introduced. Area "celebrities" will be the target for a good soaking when the dunk tank is set up from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is spon­ sored by Boy Scout Troop 108. A variety of music will be performed Three events - dancing, gambling and a preliminary event for a horseshoe pitching tournament - are on Friday's agenda. Families and people of all ages are being welcomed to dance to tunes of the 1950s and '60s to help kick off Founders week­ end. The dance will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, in the Delton Kel­ logg High School cafeteria. Admission is $1 per person. Las Vegas Night, from 6 p.m. to mid­ night, at the Delton VFW Post features Las Vegas-style gambling and cash pay­ offs. Participants must be L8 years or older to play. Proceeds will be used for the post's building fund. Those interested in being part of Satur­ day’s Horseshoe Pitching Tournament are invited to show up for a qualifying time event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday behind the Delton fire station on Orchard Street. Saturday's activities begin with a pan­ cake breakfast from 7 a.m. to II a.m. at the Delton Fire Station on Orchard Street. Sponsored by the BPH Fire Club, the meal will include pancakes, sausage, eggs, bis­ cuits and gravy and coffee. Exhibitors from around the state will display and sell their crafts at the Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event takes place both indoors and out­ doors. Booths will be set up in the Delton Kellogg Elementary gym and outside on the school lawn. Lots of classic cars and fantastic auto­ mobiles will be available for viewing at the Delton Car Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday behind the Delton Fire Sta­ tion in the William Smith Memorial Park. Last year, there were 125 cars on exhibit and this year organizers are hoping for 200­ 250, Thompson said. Tournament play for the Horseshoe Pitching Tournament starts at 2 p.m. Sat­ urday, but there also will be a qualifying time from 8 to 11 a.m., behind the tire sta­ tion. Cash prizes will be awarded. The qualifying fee is $ I and the tournament fee is $2. Children's activities on Saturday will in­ clude the Moon Walk, train ride and games from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. outdoors between the elementary and middle schools. Pony rides will be held for kids, too, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by the Lucky Seven Ranch. At 12:30 p.m. Saturday, a brief cere­ mony will be held to honor the grand mar­ One of the annual edu­ cational events is a trip to the Bernard Musuem during the (Founders Weekend) festivities. outdoors in front of the Delton Elementary School from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. when Mary Taylor and Terri Pennepacker are at the microphones. The name of their duo is Taylored Pennies. Both are Barry County residents. Brad Vincent of Hastings will be singing a mixture of country, light rock and Chris­ tian music from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. A parade will be one of the afternoon highlights, stepping off at 1 p.m. on Del­ ton Road by the schools and continuing south on M-43 and ending at Bush Street. Line-up begins at noon on Delton Road and the Middle School front lawn. The pa­ rade usually averages around 70-75 units. For more information about the parade, call 616-623-2020. To help fund the Founders Weekend event and the Miss Delton program, raffle tickets ($1 each) will behold all day for a 19-inch color TV and a 20-inch mountain bike. The drawing will be held at 4 p.m. and ticket holders need not be present to win. Because Founders Weekend was origi­ nally established to pay tribute to the area's pioneers as well as provide a community celebration, one of the annual educational events is a trip to the Bernard Museum dur­ ing the festivities. The nearby museum, located one mile west of M-43 on Delton Road between Prairieville and Delton, will be open for tours from 1 to 5 p.m. Satur­ day. Transportation to the museum is available during Founders Weekend by making arrangements at the Bernard Histor­ ical Society's booth in the arts and crafts area. Music played on hammered dulcimers is expected to again delight the crowd from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday on the Delton Elemen­ tary School lawn. The Thomapple Valley Dulcimer Society will be performing. At 7 p.m., Founders Weekend concludes with a free gospel music concert at Faith United Methodist Church, located on the comer of M-43 and Bush Street. Dave Hughes, formerly of Delton, will be fea­ tured in concert Dave sings and plays the piano. He is the pastor of Salem United Methodist Church in Granger, Indiana, a suburb of Elkhart. His parents, Neil and Kate Hughes, live in Delton. The hour program will include gospel music, testimony, inspiration and fellow­ ship. according to a spokesperson. The Delton Founders Weekend Commit­ tee includes, in addition to Cindy Thomp­ son, Mark Thompson, president; Bill Asakevich, first vice president; Lin Hough, treasurer; Diane Asakevich, trustee; and Rodger Hough, trustee. Committee mem­ bers are Mark Brandli, Drew Chapple, Re­ becca Egner and Becky Kahler. A variety of booths are expected at the Saturday arts and crafts show in Delton. Hastings Manufacturing reports sales decline The Hastings Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer and marketer of automotiverelated products, has announced its finan­ cial results for the second quarter and sixmonth period ended June 30. For the second quarter, net sales were $9.7 million, compared with net sales of $ 10.6 million for the same quarter last year. As in the first quarter of 1999, lower sales volume in both the domestic aftermarket and export market contributed to the decline in sales. Sales of private-branded and original equipment products were sim­ ilar year to year. Second-quarter net income was $255,572, or $.033 per diluted share, versus $525,016, or $0.68 per diluted share, in 1998. For the first six months of 1999, Hastings earned $301,215 on $18.7 million in ales, compared with net incqme of $943,291 and net sales of $20.6 million for the corre­ sponding period in 1998. Diluted earnings per share for the first half was $0.39 versus $1.22 for the same period last year. “While Hastings was affected in 1999's first half by weaker aftermarket sales domestically, we arc seeing indications of stronger aftermarket part demand in the second half of 1999. We also are beginning to see some recovery in the export market,” said Hastings Co-CEO Mark Johnson. Gross profit as percentage of sales was 29.4 percent for the second quarter and 28.0 percent for 1999^ first half, compared with 31.7 percent and 31.8 percent in 1998, respectively. In 1999's first quarter, unan­ ticipated production conversion costs led to the company’s higher cost of sales. In the second quarter, the company incurred added expenses to address orders delayed by the production conversion in addition to its second-quarter orders. Without these non-recurring costs, the company^ gross margins approximated the levels experi­ enced in 1998’s second quarter and first half. Hastings' operating expenses as a per­ centage of sales increased slightly to 23.5 percent for 1999’s second quarter and 23.8 percent for the first half, versus 22.3 per­ cent and 23.0 percent in 1998, respectively. While operating expenses decreased in dol­ lar amounts for 1999’s second quarter and first half, the higher operating expense ratios were due to fixed costs being covered by lower sales volume. “With better sales volume and without the non-recurring costs related lo the pro­ duction conversion wc expensed in 1999’s first half, we expect improved earnings for the second half," Mark Johnson concluded. Hastings Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer and marketer of piston rings and specialty tools under the Hastings brand, and additives for engines, transmis­ sions, cooling systems and fuel systems under the Casile brand. 1-800-310-9031 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT ■ OBSERVER The 1 p.m. parade Saturday goes from Delton Road to M-43 and continues south to Bush Street. REWARDS REPORT CRIME �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 12. 1999 LETTERS FROM OUR READERS... Don’t be deceived, read God’s word Dear editor: I just discovered something that has been around for nearly 2000 years and I don’t know if anyone else has ever noticed it. I don’t recall anyone ever mentioning it. I must confess though, my forgetter docs seem to be forgetting better most every day. I just noticed two guards stationed, one before and one after, the golden text uf the Bible, John 3:16. These two guards seem to be stationed before and after John 3:16 to prevent and protect people from being deceived. Deception is such a horrible state to be in because you don’t even know it. Before John 3:16, you will encounter Nicodemus, in John 3:1-15, a very, very religious and knowledgeable man. Jesus said to him, ‘’...unless one is bom again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:3. Now, somehow Nicodemus had missed this very essential fact and experience, and apparently lots and lots of religious people still miss this fact. Jesus went on to tell him, "you must be bom of water and the Spirit, John 3:5; . You must be bom again" John 3:7. John the Baptist said, “Bom... of God,” John 1:13; Peter says, “bom again... through the word of God. I Peter 1:23, the Apostle John says, "bom of God" 1 John 2: 29, 3:9,4:7-8, 5:1,4, 18. After this encounter with Nicodemus comes the golden text of the Bible, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son. that whoever believes in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16... God gave His only begot­ ten Son (Jesus), that whoever (genuinely) believes in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. Then comes another guard beginning with the very next verse, John 3:17 through 3: 21. These verses apparently arc there to prevent and protect the not so religious per­ son from being deceived by thinking he also has,"ctemal life," just because he knows the facts of John 3:16, but he still, “...hates the light and docs not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed," John 3:20. He will not come to Jesus. (Because Jesus says, “I am the light of the world.” John 8:12,9:5) He will not come to the Bible, God’s word, because, (“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105). He will not meet with God’s people because, as Jesus said, (You arc the ight of the world..." Matthew What if 911 doesn’t respond 5:14). The Bible speaks of “genuine faith" in 2 Timothy 1:5; “like precious faith" in 2 Peter 1:1, and “the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." in Jude 3. These protective adjectives arc to distinguish this “genuine faith" from the dead faith that James speaks of in James 1:16, 22, 2:10, 17, 20. Make sure you arc not deceived by read­ ing God's word every day? If you don’t have time, just read it first thing when you get up. Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the king­ dom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” The Epistle of 1 John would be a great place to start, because it was written specifically, that your joy may be full." 1 John 1:4; and “that you may know that you have eternal life,... 1 John 5:13. • 1 am praying that you too may have that abundant life that Jesus offers. See John 10:10. The other day a young lady said to me something I had not heard in a long, long time - “keep the faith." Rus Sarver Hastings A tale of freedom of speech To the editor: A regular guest of the Sunday TV “This Week” program made some derogatory remarks about Geoffrey Fieger*s running for governor in Michigan in last fall's elec­ tion. The remarks were unfair, one sided and close minded. The TV guest's mention of Fiegcr, reminded me of an experience I had last fall with a Fiegcr sign I placed in my yard. My house is located on a comer lot. The front yard has an old wood fence bordering yard. The end post of the fence faces a side street. Just as I was ready to put up a Fiegcr sign for governor, the unexpected happened. As I began to place the sign by the end post of the fence, suddenly there was heard from the side street in back of me screaming and yelling, yelling znd screaming. Curious I turned to find out what it was about, on the opposite side of street from where I stood, a car stopped. In the car sat a married couple. Scream­ ing and yelling and yelling and screaming they saw my Fiegcr sign 1 was about to place on end post. It was obvious the sign and my intention to place it by the post was greatly upsetting them. I was unable to understand the so-called reasons given in the screaming and yelling, yelling and screaming at the Fiegcr sign. Then suddenly all was quiet. They had come up to take a deep breath. Then began each separately calling me uncomplimenta­ ry names. Satisfied that I understood the names they just baptized me with, back they went to screaming and yelling, yelling and screaming. We overpaid. We deserve a refund To the editor: Let's imagine that you have just gone to Wal-Mart and spent lots of money on back to school hems for the kids. You get the items home, look at the receipt and Find pic who think the workers of this country are the unlimited financial resource for their Meanwhile, the passenger kept me in sus­ pense. The person constantly was jumping, up down, and around in the car scat to sec and yell at me. The driver of the car was blocking the view. Any moment 1 expected to hear a loud thud with the passenger miss­ ing the scat and falling on car floor. There was no thud. Then all was quiet again. The driver stepped slowly on gas pedal of car. A last jesture of thought of me was a loud horse laugh and another name calling. Then it was off to wherever they drove. Not a word was exchanged by me. 1 was their spectator. Personally, I think Fiegcr would have made an excellent governor of Michigan. He is a very intelligent, humorous, honest, decent, open minded individual. His one drawback at times is, being frank in his per­ sonal talk, opinions that cause unpopularity in running for a political office. Thus ends my true story of what occurred when I went lo place a sign of Fiegcr for governor for las: fall's election on my fence end post. failed social programs. Michael Mills. Hastings ■ . Justine McLean, Hastings out you were overcharged for an item, say a backpack. So you get back in the car with receipt in hand and go back to the store and ask them to refund the amount of your over­ payment. Hey, it's your money, you over­ paid for an item and it's only fair that the store give you your money back, right? OK, let's go several levels higher. Gov­ ernment is touting a surplus in tax money. This is money that you and I and every worker in America have overpaid into the tax system. And the government should give that money back to us. Plain and simple... we overpaid. We should be going to our elected officials and demanding we get our money back. The liberal Democrat line of "this tax cut will only help the rich" is laughable since every Democrat considers anyone pulling down a paycheck "rich." Even President Clinton is on the tax and spend bandwagon. In an assembly in Buf­ falo, N.Y., he made the comment, "We could give you the surplus back as a tax cut, but you wouldn't know how to spend it." Every working American should be outraged by this comment from the leader of the liberal Democrats. It’s time voters become active in this Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requ!~ements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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I must relate a very upsetting situation I Next, I called the State Police to tell them about the 911 incident. The officer I talked experienced recently. While home alone one evening, I heard a loud noise near my house, and even felt the to had the same nonchalant attitude. I then called the Sheriff’s Department, but reached 911 again. No one seemed to care about a situation that could have been dis­ vibrations from it, as though someone was breaking in. It was 10 30 p.m. I was fright­ ened and not sure what was happening. I immediately called 911 for help and assis­ tance. As 1 stood frozen in the hallway for a period of time, I watched and expected a police car to drive up at any minute. No one came! I called my daughter and she rushed over ail the way from Middleville. Still no cruis­ er arrived. After we searched the grounds around my home and checked with neigh­ bors, it became apparent by 11 p.m. that no one was going to respond to my 911 call. I was distressed, angry and shocked! I called 911 again to find out why no one responded to my call and/or why no one called me back. They told me others had called about loud noises, too, and a cruiser was in the area. But. what area? It wasn’t at my house nor the next three neighbors’. The staff showed little concern over the entire situation and treated me as though 1 was wasting their time. astrous. Is this an isolated incident or have others had a similar experience? If so, Barry County, wc have a big problem! What is 911 for? What does a person do whose life may be in danger? What do the elderly or young do when they can’t help themselves? How can a judgement be matte about which situation is dangerous and which one is not without investigating at the scene? What if you get no response the next time you call 911? Will you be frightened but ok, like I was, or could you be physical­ ly assaulted, injured, raped, robbed or even killed because of no response from our emergency service? I want to bring this to the public^ atten­ tion, in the hope that needed changes be made encouraging team work among all agencies involved so a situation like mine docs not happen again. NEWS ...of your area can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Wash­ ington D C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822 Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20610. phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110.Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Or­ angeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representa­ tives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district rep­ resentative. 42 W 10th St. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (Irving. Carlton. Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th Distnct (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Repre­ sentatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek district office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Alan Knapp. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. country again. Call your congressman and ask that he back the lax cut being consid­ ered in Congress. And stop voting for peo- HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division ol J-M Graphcs inc 1351 N.M-43 Hwy Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 (816)945-9554 John Jacobs President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacobs v>c« President Stephen Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elam GHberi (Amount Eator) Shelly Suisse Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner Jarres Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Dan Howell, Middleville: Friday 8 a m to 5 30 pm. Saturday 8 30 a m. - Noon Soon Ommen Jerry Johnson Cindy O Netfl Dan Buef ge Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 0C pet year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastngs. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 "Our nation must be brought back to the Biblical prinripba on which it was pane: res the need for this action, then it is the school's prerogative to institute the guideline." Ryaa Clevenger, Naebvitle: Carol Swanson, Hastings Hank Purdy, Heatings: "I think it is overly cautious. By peroentages, it is only a few people causing the middle and high school ages... problem." But at the same rime (the bags) are also a place where they can cany a weapon." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 12. 1999 - Page 5 Financial FOCUS Education should focus on achievement fumish&aby .Marie D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. Solving the interest rate mystery Interest rales can be more mysterious than a Stephen King thriller. If the prime rale is 5 percent, why does it cost 10 per­ cent tn borrow money? Cracking the interest rate code starts with understanding two significant short-term rales: the federal funds rate and the prime rale. . Short-term rates arc most affected by the federal funds rate. Federal funds are funds, such as those in excess of reserve require­ ments, deposited by commercial banks at Federal Reserve Banks. On the flip side, banks that don't have enough funds to meet reserve requirements may have to borrow from other banks. They can borrow funds deposited by other banks at Federal Re­ serve Banks, and the amount of interest they pay is the federal funds rate. These borrowing transactions are generally overnight. The federal funds rate is volatile because it’s calculated on a day-to-day basis. Eco­ nomic and technical factors influence its di­ rection. By increasing or decreasing the federal funds target rale, the Fed can or­ chestrate the flow of money into the econ­ omy. A lower federal funds rale makes bor­ rowing more attractive for banks and their customers, thereby increasing the flow of money into the economy. A higher federal funds rate tightens the flow. These moves by the Fed arc generally cautious, avoiding knee-jerk reactions lo breaking news of the economy. The federal funds rale is the benchmark for pricing other short-term se­ curities. The more widely publicized prime rale is the interest rate banks charge lo their most credit-worthy customers, typically only blue chip corporations. Rates on loans to BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER REPORT CRIME 1-800-310-9031 less credit-worthy customers (which gener­ ally include most individuals and busi­ nesses) are lied lo prime rale. Prime rate is determined by the market forces affecting a bank s cost of funds and the rates borrowers will accept. Because Fed funds arc the source of funds lo a bank, the prime rate set by a bank must be higher than the federal funds rale the bank pays. The difference, or spread, reflects the amount of risk the bank is willing to lake in assuming a customer loan, plus a reason­ able profit for the ban! and its shareholders. When the Fedcra Reserve raises or lowers its rates, the prime rate follows. 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As a husband and father to teachers. I know the frustration so many of them feel towards a school system that imposes bureaucratic rules on them that drain away their control over their class­ rooms. For nearly four decades, success in public education has been measured by how many bureaucratic programs the federal govern­ ment created and how well states and school districts compiled with the man­ dates. Never has student achievement been the criterion on which education programs EEE, continued from pg. 1 survive, many suffer permanent brain dam­ age and require lifetime institutional care. According to Steve Halstead, equine vet­ erinarian with the Michigan Department of Agriculture, viruses cannot be killed by an­ tibiotics, so doctors can only treat the symptoms of EEE. The disease gets its name because "it makes hones sleepy, dopey," he said, and does the same thing to humans. Since 1980, 254 horses have died from EEE in Michigan. Eight cases of human infection from EEE have occurred in this state, seven of them since 1991, according to Ned Walker, associate professor of en­ tomology at Michigan State University and a member of a state EEE Surveillance Pro­ gram. Walker said the first documented human death from EEE in this state occurred in 1980 when a 10-year-old boy in St. Joseph County who contracted the virus lapsed into a coma and died 14 months later. Another case of EEE in humans did not occur in Michigan until 1991, Walker said. Two people, one in Kalamazoo County and one in Jackson County, contracted the dis­ ease but did not die. In 1993 a resident of Van Buren County contracted EEE and survived; however, a Barry County man infected with EEE that year died, according to Halstead. In 1995 an infant exposed to the disease in Cass County died. A second case of EEE that year was thought to be caused by EEE, but was not confirmed. Walker said. . In 1997 a young man from Frankenmuth died of the disease. Walker said the first large outbreak of the disease in Michigan occurred in 1942 and 1943 and killed 469 horses, all of them in southwest Michigan. The next large outbreak was in 1973, 1974 and 1975. killing horses in southwest Michigan and parts of southeast Michigan. were judged. Predictably, our students have fallen behind their peers in other countries in areas like science and math. It’s time to replace this system. That makes no sense to me. I believe public education's emphasis should be placed squarely op student achievement. That’s exactly what the latest congressional education initiative does. It’s called the Academic Achievement for AH Act, or Straight A’s for short. Straight A’s frees states and local school districts to set their own funding priorities. It lets schools dedi­ cate more resources to educating students and fewer to filling out bureaucratic paper­ work. With the freedom Straight A’s offers. Get that FINAL “GARAGC SALC in before the leaves fall. Advertise it in the REMINDER and the BANNER...Barry County's Total Modeling Team! schools will be able to dedicate more resources lo effective school discipline pro­ grams. They will have the freedom to create new learning initiatives and to give teachers the training and tools they need to educate our children. They will also receive rewards for narrowing the achievement gap between the highest-performing and lowest-per­ forming students. Disadvantaged children will benefit greatly from this feature of the bill. That’s important because they deserve the same opportunity to achieve their drcams that every other child has. Straight A’s also holds schools account­ able for their activities. School districts and stales that choose to lake advantage of Straight As will be required to enter into a 5-year contract with the Secretary of Education. That contract will demand results. It will demand that states raise stu­ dent achievement. In short Straight A’s rests on a simple for­ mula: freedom plus accountability equals results. In sharp contrast to the Administration’s education proposals which would put more trust and power in Washington rather than in the hands of par­ ents and teachers while continuing lo mea­ sure success in terms of bureaucratic paper­ work rather than student achievement. Congress is working on a winning educa­ tion formula. HASTINGS 4 The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 10,1999 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Windshield Replacement Burkey' Sales & Service, inc. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Experienced Expert Installation Fast Friendly Service Direct Insurance Billing Highest Quality Glass and Materials Guaranteed Workmanship Free Mobile or Pick Up and Delivery Call - 616-945-5085 213 N. Jefferson St, Downtown Hastings See EEE, continued on pg. 6 A new location... with room to grow NOTICE Winton Axkoul P.C. is attempting to collect a used tor that purpose. Default having been made in the conditions ol a real estate mortgage made by John Edwin Jay Holden and Katherine L Holden, husband and wife, of 14950 Waubascon. Bellevue. Michigan 49021. and Bond Corporation, a corporation or­ ganized and oxistng under the laws oi the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated June 1Z 1997. and recorded on July 9. 1997. in Uber 701. Page 310. of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due tor principal and interest the sum of Twenty Three Thousand five Hundred Ninety Eight Dollars and Forty Eight Cents ($23 590 40) strtuted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS ‘IEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute m such case made and provided, on September 9.1999, at 1 00 p.m the undersigned will sell at the East door o! the Barry County Building 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michi­ gan. that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mort­ gage. together with the legal fees and charges of th sale including attorneys fees allowed by law. the premises m said mortgage located in Barry County. Michigan and which are described as fol­ lows: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the South­ east 1/4 of Section 26. Town 1 North. Range 0 West, described as commencing at the South­ east comer of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26; thence North 100 feet for place of beginning; thence North 200 feet, thence West 120 feet, thence South 200 feet, thence East 120 feet to the place of beginning which has an address of 14950 Waubascon. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S E Grand Rapds Ml 49507 DATED August 3 1999 Drafted by William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. NW. Ste 111-A Grand Rap<ds Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 (MO Family Tree Medical Associates are pleased to announce that we will U2AN6 soon be taking root in our permanent home located on the first floor of the Pennock Professional Building, at 915 West Green Street, Suite 102. In order to make this transition, special office hours UNPCRTllLiUN. With a loan from Hastings City Bank, your summer fun continues. Take a vacation, buy a boat, go on the road in your new RV, add a deck or pool... the possibilities are endless. in our current location will be as follows: Thursday, Sept 2 — patient hours 9am-lpm; phone hours 9am-4:30pm Friday, Sept. 3 — phone hours 9am-430pm Monday Sept. 6 (Labor Day) — closed* Beginning Tuesday, September 7, we will be seeing patients in our new location. Please bear w ith us as we continue to n.ake improvements over the coming months to provide you with a larger, more efficient and more comfortable environment. As always, our goal at Family Tree Medical remains the same... to provide quality health care, from our family to yours. Great rates. Fast answers. Flexible terms. Summer moves fast, so don't wait. Stop by any office and apply now. Hastinqs • MkldSviile • Bellevue tashvilK’ • Caledonia • Waviand WWW hutln«Kitvbank com Member FDIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATES R. Troy Carlson, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. Kathleen Carlson, CEN.P. 1005 WEST GREEN STREET • SUITE 201-A • HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 RHONE 6U-945-7497(FHYS) • FAX 6M-945-0214 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 12. 1999 EEE, continued from page 5 Halstead said 93 horses died of the dis­ ease in Michigan in 1980, 55 in 1981 and lance effort Blood from an adult catbird drawn on June 22 tested positive for EEE. and blood drawn July 17 from a bird hatched this tured by the Keiths last year and did not have EEE, Walker said, which indicated that the bird was infected this year. The baby bird had to have been infected this year as well, he said. Infected birds build resistance to the virus, but continue to be carriers. Walker believes catbirds may be the main carriers of the disease. Swamp spar­ rows and song sparrows may also be pri­ mary carriers. These birds like to nest in heavily wooded swampy areas. Walker said. There they are bitten primarily by two types of mosquitoes, the Culiseta melanura mosquito that only biles birds, and the Coquillettidia perturbans mosquito, or cattail mosquito, that bites horses and humans as well as birds. It is the latter mosquito that carries the disease from birds to humans. Barry County and other parts of south­ west Michigan are prone to EEE outbreaks because they have a lot of cattail marshes and other types of swampy areas where the spring also tested positive for the disease. Walker said. The addlt catbird had been cap­ mosquitoes breed. "Southeast Barry County is a pretty wet 27 in 1991. Small outbreaks then occurred in 1993. 1994.1995, 1996 and 1997. Oddly. Walker said, the only case in 1997 involved one human death; no horse cases were reported that year. No horse or human EEE infections were reported in 1998. The recent horse death in Barry County is the first EEE case reported statewide thus far in 1999. Walker said he has known since June 22 that the virus was present in the area. Bird banders Richard and Brenda Keith of the Kalamazoo Nature Center have been taking blood samples of birds for the past two years as part of the statewide EEE surveil­ .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... FLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School 11.00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South, Pas* tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 1100 a.m.; Evening Service at f 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., flutings. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Miss Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m.. Worship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m. Peter W'ackcrman. Pastor. Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a m., 9:55 a.m. and 11:20 a m. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m., Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St., Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor, Rev. Donald Brail, Associ­ ate Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sun­ day - 9:45 am. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. Kid’s quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day, 6:30 pm.. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday. 9.00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubIcy. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed .Thun 9 a.m to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Morning Worship Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Warriors (grades K5th), serving evening meals to War­ riors, 6:00 p.m.; Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 7.00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided) GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODS! CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. Ml Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a.m. for all ages. 4-H, Mon­ days 6:30 to 8-00 pm.; BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00 pm; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.; freewill of­ fering. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hustings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a m.. Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meet­ ing with “Yauch With a 945-9224; 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study for all. EMMANUEL EFISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Hide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broad­ way and W. Center). Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014. Father Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m. and 10 a.m Christian Education 10 a.m.; Nursery Available at 10 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am; Worship Ham.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings, Ml 49058. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11 00 a.m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m ; Confession Saturday 4:00 - 4 30 p.m. part of the state." Halstead said. "I'm not surprised lo sec it happen there." The cattail mosquito tends to feed at night, Halstead said, so horse owners can help protect their animals by keeping them indoors at night and using fans in the bam to keep mosquitoes away. There is a vaccine against EEE for horses, although there is none for humans. The trivalent encephalitis vaccine for horses is widely usca. Walker said, but has a tendency to wear off. According to Halstead, horse owners should keep records of their horses' EEE vaccinations and then make sure the horses receive booster shots twice a year. Walker said the vaccine can be purchased over the counter. Owners should consult their vet­ erinarians for specifics on vaccinating. Insect repellents of the same variety used to repel horse flies can be used on horses, although Walker said horses have sensitive skin and are "head-shy," thus it may be dif­ ficult to get repellent on them. Symptoms of EEE in horses include fever, progressive loss of muscle coordina­ tion and paralysis. "Within three to seven days horses who are bitten show severe symptoms." Walker said. They exhibit "radically changed be­ haviors," such as turning rapidly in circles, breaking out of their stalls, and jumping over fences, he said. "The horses get a high fever, fall down, drop into a coma, and die very rapidly." Human symptoms can include a severe headache, weakness and a high fever that can progress rapidly to coma. Symptoms usually appear four to 10 days after the bite of an infected mosquito. Humans can do several things to avoid getting infected. Getting rid of standing wa­ ter where mosquitoes breed is advised, such as dumping water that collects in tires, etc. Halstead said that some measures such as pouring diesel fuel on standing water are not advised; it is best for people to contact their county health department for informa­ tion on how to get rid offcstanding water safely, he said. People should try to stay away from wet, swampy areas where the cattail mosquito can be found, and particularly avoid those areas between dusk and dark. Insect repellent should be used, although Dr. Dean Sienko, medical director of the health department, urges caution in the use of DEET on very yoking children. Long-sleeved shirts and long pants F1RST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Sunday School for all ages. 9 30 a m.. Morning Worship Service. 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana, Sr. & Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ tice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Ladies Bible Studies, Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men. Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463. G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah’s Ark PreSchool. Thursday. July 29 - 6:30 p.m.. Softball Game: First Presby­ terian vs. First Baptist at Cheney Field. Sunday. Aug. I - 9:00 a m Traditional Worship Service. 9 20 a.m. Children^ Worship; 10:00 a m. Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room; 1030 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service with Communion; 11 50 a m. Children's Worship The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 Nursery is pro­ vided during both Services. Tues­ day. Aug 3 - 6:30 p m Softball Game ■ First Presbyterian vs Thor­ napple Valley at Cheney Field GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODGROVE BRETHRENCHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 am.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 a.m. Traditional. HH5 a m. Sun­ day School; 11:15 a m. Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery provided. Ju­ nior church. Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 pm. For more information call the church office. suppression programs, but there arc no such programs in Barry County. In 1981, Halstead said, aerial application of pesti­ cides was done in southwest Michigan in an attempt to halt the spread of EEE. The statewide EEE surveillance team, which consists of representatives from MDA, the Michigan Department of Com­ munity Health, Michigan State University, area health departments, veterinary prac­ tices, and four county-wide mosquito con­ trol programs, has a plan of action in case an outbreak of EEE becomes serious, Hal­ five cases are reported in most years. "The risk of exposure has been increas­ ing as people move into previously unde­ veloped areas where the virus lives," the materials state. "Deaths in horses are a sign of increased spread of the virus in a com­ munity." Those with questions can call the health department at 945-9516. Funeral Services were held Thursday, August 5, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rebecca Ann French Memorial Fund. | Richard ‘‘Dick” Sackertl VERMONTVILLE Rebecca Ann French GRAND RAPIDS - Rebecca Ann French, age 50, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, passed away Monday, August 2, 1999 al Spectrum Health-Downtown Campus, Grand Rapids. Rebecca Ann French was bom on June 2, 1949 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of John & Dorothy (Grandy) French. She was raised in Redondo Beach, California; Tulsa, Oklahoma & Wayne, New Jersey, and attended schools there. She was married to Rafael Perez with whom she has two children. She moved to Grand Rapids in December 1998 from Hastings. Rebecca was employed as a Licensed Beautician for several years, then in health California, Pennock Hospital in Hastings and the former Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was a member of South Club, WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings M.W.A. Club, Ice Breakers Club and was an avid NASCAR memorabilia collector NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings n 1ISS Jcffcnon - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Mr. Richard Honor, Michigan, the son of Richard & Ella Mae (Johns) Sackett. He attended country schools in Lake Odessa and married Alta Haskell in care as a Nurses Assistant and Laboratory Technician at Western Medical Center in FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings - “Dick" Sackett, age 92, of Vermontville, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 1999 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Mr. Sackett was bom July 24, 1907 in This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan tom screens. Walker said some counties in the state have passed millages to fund mosquito stead said. The governor can declare an emergency, which could prompt aerial spraying and other suppression measures and also could rpquirc people to stay in­ doors at certain times. Such an emergency has never been declared, Halstead said. "It's a rare disease," Walker said of EEE. According to health department materials, only 163 cases have been confirmed in the United States since 1964, and fewer than Jeffrey French of Hastings. Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Buflbrd W. Coe, Pastor. Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education. Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ rector of Music. Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner fret building with elevator to ail floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice aver WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m SUNDAY - We have begun our sumrqpr schedule: 9:30 a.m. - Worship Services - Child care available for infants and tod­ dlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade. 10:30 am - Coffee. Radio broadcast 11:00am BOSLEY PHARMACY should be worn when outside in mosquitoinfested areas, and residents should make sure their windows are protected with un­ 239 E. North St. Hastings. Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. Aug. 15 8 00 A 10:00 a,m. - Worship (no Sunday School); 9:30 - Preschool Music; AAL Branch. Thursday. Aug. 12 - 7:00 p.m. Catcchesis Team Saturday. Aug. 14 - 8:00 p.m NA. Monday. Aug. 16 - 7:00 p.m Baptism Prep. Tuesday. Aug 17-7:00 p.m Cong. Council; 7:30 OA Wednesday. Aug 18 - 6:30 p.m. Stewardship Comm. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058. St. Matthias Church. a con­ tinuing Anglices rite. Morning Sundays 91:00 am 1928 of Common Prayer Ques- npoons" Brenda Keith of the Kalamazoo Nature Center is pictured taking blood from a gray catbird last year to determine whether the bird is carrying eastern equine encephalitis. and fan. Rebecca Ann French is survived by her son, Elliott Perez of Hastings; daughter, Emily Perez of California; two grandchildren. Mylah & Alexis Perez; parents, Dorothy & John French of Hastings; two sisters, Toni French of Pompton Lakes. New Jersey, and Cathy Hurley of Hastings; four brothers. John (Ann) French of Alamuchy, New Jersey, Danny (Lynn) French of Concord. California. Kevin French of Hastings, and October of 1964 in Angola, Indiana. Mr. Sackett farmed most of his life and worked at Johnson’s Lumber Company in Charlotte since 1936 and worked at the Saw Mill in Hickory Comers. The last few years he operated a Truck Grtrden. He was preceded in death by three sisters & three brothers. Mr. Sackett is survived by his wife, Alta; special niece, Etta (Ernest) Allen of Belding; special nephew, Clyde (Madeline) Zeigler of Hastings; and several other great HICKORY CORNERS - Mrs. Mary Jane Johnson, age 93, of Hickory Corners, passed away August 8, 1999 in Hastings. Mrs. Johnson was bom in Barry County on July 8, 1906, the daughter of John William and Martha Jane (Otis) Havens. She married Howard Johnson on August 25, 1924 in Hastings, and he preceded her nieces & great nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Sackett were in death in 1970. Mrs. Johnson was an employee of the Wisconsin Institute for the Blind and she held Saturday, August 7, 1999 at the Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Reverend and her husband owned and operated a pickle station in Hickory Comers from James Hynes officiated. Buna! was in Fuller Cemetery, Carlton 1935 to 1952, she enjoyed playing cards and attended the Augusta United Methodist Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Church. She was also preceded in death by a brother, George Haven and a sister, Lena a charity of choice. | 'JJear^Lambro LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA Jean Lambro, age 89. of Long Beach, California, and formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away on Saturday, August 7. 1999. She was bom in Battle Creek and raised in Lake Odessa. She is survived by her daughter, Joan Abela of Sunnyvale, California; brother. John (Opal) Booher of Woodland; and niece. Sue Nelson of Hastings. Burial will be in Fuller Cemetery. Local arrangements are being handled by Koops Funeral Chapels. Hart. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her nephews. Dale Warren of Florida, Carl Warren of Battle Creek, and William Hart of Hastings; a niece, Doris Vrooman of Grand Rapids; and several great and great great nephews and nieces. Due to declining health, Mrs. Johnson resided the last few years with her great nephew, Alan (Marcia) McCarty of Dowling. Funeral Services for Mrs. Johnson were conducted on Wednesday, August 11, 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Steve Olmstead officiated. & Pastor Paul Deal Interment was in Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of donors choice will be appreciated. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 12. 1999 - Page 7 Social NEWS Lake Odessa N€UUS — Miles-Micklatcher to wed next month Mr and Mrs. Terrance Miles of Hastings, Ml and Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Micklatchcr of Smyrna, TN (formerly of Hastings), are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Sarah Ann and Kraig Allen. Sarah is a graduate of Hastings High School and Kellogg Community College. She is currently employed by Flexfab in Hastings as a computer support specialist. Kraig is a graduate of Hastings High School and Western Michigan University. He is employed by American Metal and Plastics Inc. in Grand Rapids as a cost es­ timator. A September 1999 wedding is planned. Smith-Chappeiow united in marriage Karen R. Smith and Keith Chappelow were united in marriage on April 10, 1999. The ceremony took place at the Kalamazoo Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Lat­ ter Day Saints. Karen father. Dr. Herbert L. Smith per­ formed the c lemony with David Wiley as­ sisting. Attending Karen were Julie Snethen, Mary Beta Schearer and Don Miller. Keith*s children, Michael, Brent and Elizabeth attended him. Special music was sung by Tom DeVault and Jami Oesch. Family members came from Florida, Texas, Virginia and Ohio for this special oc­ casion. After a honeymoon in Toronto the couple returned to Missouri to reside in Buckner. Dorothy Faust will be 90 August 21 Dorothy Faust will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 21. She is the daughter of the late Charley and Mary Warner. Anyone wishing to send a card may send it in care of Tendercare Hastings, 240 E. North St., Hastings, Ml 49058. Parshalls to mark 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Parshall of Hast­ ings will be marking their 50th wedding an­ niversary with a celebration of family and friends at Thomapple Valley Church. Mr. Parshall and the former Norecn J. Paris were married August 13. 1949 at the bride's parents' home. Their children and Nickerson-Carothers plan to wed Saturday Pamela Rose Nickerson and Clinton Earl Carothers will be wed Saturday, August 14, 1999. Family and friends are invited to a hog roast on the wedding day. Wedding plans are still in the making. Call Pam for information. You are all invit­ ed. spouses arc Ann and James Rinc of Hast­ ings, Margaret and Joseph Dempsey of Richland. Robert K. (deceased* and PattiSue Parshall of Delton. Ronald and Rita Parshall of Hickory Comers. Randall and Patti-Jo Parshall of Gobles, and Alicia and David Miller of Hastings*. They have 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many step-grandchildren and great-grand­ children. Mr. Parshall is retired from General Mo­ tors and Mrs. Parshall I is a retired regis­ tered nurse. Cards can be sent to 5085 Wilkins Road. Hastings, Michigan. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday. Aug. 14, at Judge Gerald Supine of the Ionia County Probate Court will speak on the accessibili­ ty of records for research. President Pam Swiler and secretary Lori Fox of Portland left Tuesday morning for St. Louis, Mo., to attend a national conference of genealogy societies. Vice President Marilyn Steward will preside. Most of the exhibits for Depot Day 1999 are still in place, so those attend­ ing will be the second audience for the dis­ play. Now that the street surface on Fourth Avenue has had several weeks to settle in, the markings for parking spaces have been done. Also, the markings for railroad cross­ ings and stopping points at intersections have been made. The former floor space of the 1922 fire bam has a new surface. After the final demolition of the low wall was done by Klain Brothers, the area was levelled and now it has crushed stone. It is being used as an employee marking area. Wesley and Mary Ng and son Jonathan of Burton visited his foster parents, the Emmet Kadwells on Sunday. The GR Press carried a wedding photo of Julie Becker and Clint McDowell of Wyoming, who were married on May 29. The groom’s parents are Robert and Ros­ alee McDowell, who grew up here. The groom’s grandmother <s Fannie Curtis. His deceased paternal grandparents were John and Merian McDowell. Jack and Bea Blessing of Portage were honored by their children at a reception Aug. I at the Gull Lake Country Club for their 50th wedding anniversary. Several local couples were among the invited Dawn Galeviz is Banked by her parents. Dixie Stadel-Manshum of Hastings and Dallas Stadel of Lansing upon her being named the 1999 recipient of the Janie Rodriguez award on Depot Day July 31. guests. The honorees lived here several years on Sixth Avenue and their children graduated from Lakewood High School. Bea had a yam shop next to theii home in the early 1970s. Among the hundreds of students named on the dean’s list for spring 1999 semester at MSU arc Rebecca Daly, Jeffrey Krauss and Jeremy Steele of Lake Odessa. Friends of the Library met Tuesday, Aug. 3, and heard a report on the bratwurst sale. A profit of more than $2,000 was reported thanks to the efforts of 40 volunteers and the efficient work of chairmen. Bill Button and Nancy Hickey, and their spouses. The patronage of hundreds of customers is vital to the success of the sale each year. The Friends will provide funds for another com­ puter for the library and for several newtalking books for pre-teens. A newsletter will be issued in September. A new park bench is in place on the mini­ lawn at the library under the shade of a con­ venient tree. The third Monday 'is the time for village trucks to pick up brush. After the sudden storm two weeks ago, there is likely plenty of small brush on hand for the trucks to gather. Monday, Aug. 16 will be the time. Even though there is little activity locally, the Michigan events calendar lists many Tonia Guild of Lansing was the featured vocalist at Depot day 199. She is also one of the doggers. places to go and things to do. The calendar picture this month is the lighthouse at Eagle Harbor on the Keweenaw Peninsula. Milan in the southeast comer of the state has hot air balloon launches. Lewiston has the tim­ bertime festival. Linwood has a festival. St. Johns listed the Mint Festival. Paradise in the UP lists the Wild Blueberry Festival. Sunday marks the start of the Calhoun County Fair at Marshall and the Midland County Fair. Berrian Springs and Hart have fairs starting on Monday. Also, Kalamazoo County and Emmet County at Petoskey have fairs. The Michigan State Fair at Detroit and Chelsea Community Fair starts on Tuesday. Mike Black demonstrated use of the cannon to onlookers at the encampment of Civil War buffs during Depot Day. XIIKING The Viking Corporation, a manufacturer of valves, sprinklers and related components in the fire protection industry, located in Hastings, Michigan is seeking candidates for the following positions: STREAM MAP” This 4 foot by 4 foot map shows virtually all of the 35,000 miles of MICHIGAN streams and lakes, on both peninsulas. Prograrr.mer/Analyst - The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, /licenses installing, supporting, and interfacing strategic business applications in an IBM AS/400 environment. Tnis position requires a minimum of two years applications "If you're looking for the most definitive maps ever created, then Professor Higbee's Stream Maps are without question the finest." development/support or. the AS/400, preferably with a manufacturing background. Stephan Alan Elliott, Jr.. Delton and Sab­ rina Virginia Elliott. Delton. Jesse Collier Hillman, Middleville and Rachel Lynn VanSicklc. Caledonia. Riley Edward Fowler. Nashville and Macheal Lynn Hyatt, Nashville. Donald B. Stillman. Delton and Brenda Sue Leonard, Delton. William Jon Martin, Perry and Janet Ann Biclawski. Hastings. Thomas Kurt Whittington. Plainwell and Arnie Lynn Ross. Plainwell Steven Allen Dzioba. Dow ling and Kellie Grace Anthony. Dowling. Matthew Joseph Barstow, Delton and Linda Marie Wulff. Delton. Sean Robert Sprinkle, Nashville and Jane Elizabeth Morrow. Nashville. Corey Joe Lamance. Nashville and Deb­ by Lee Vernon, Nashville. Joshua Ira Rosenthal. New York. N.Y. and Ruth Margaret Gerson, New York. N.Y. - Howard Brandt. Outdoor Editor. Newark Star Ledger Good working knowledge of AS/400 tools, operations and RPG programming is required. The position requires good communication skills to interface with the busi­ ness and offers the opportunity to work with a newly installed ERP package. fflff rnnn nnr n GUIDEBOOK Manufacturing Engineers - Experienced and entry-level positions are available. Responsibilities will include developing work cells, continuous flow systems, process documentation, equipment installation and working with tooling/fixtures/gauging. Prefer B.S. degree in Manufacturing. Mechanical or related discipline. Included with each map. Rnpoint the best fishing in MICHIGAN with this valuable guide Easily locate over 5.000 streams and lakes shown of the •Stream Map.’ Find 443 productive waters tor 14 species ol gamefish. ORDER YOUR UNIQUE STREAM MAP OF MICHIGAN Available rolled or folded. ALSO AVAILABLE tn heavy gauge LIFE TIME GUARANTEED, glass-iike clear lamination, with write-on-wipe-off surface and brass eyelettes for easy hanging. Send4 FT BY 4 FT ROLLED map(i) postage paid at S23.75 ea Laboratory Technician - Responsibilities will include operating test measuring Send4 FT BY 4 FT FOLDED map(s) postage paid al S2375 ea equipment, recording data, engineering drawings - AutoCAD, analyze & interpret data Send4 FT BY 4 FT LAMINATED map(s) postage paid at $43 75 ea and performing test. Candidates should have mechanical ability, excellent math skills Cher* enclosed S and be able to communicate effectively. Prefer applicants currently pursuing a degree SHIPPED PRIORITY MAIL EACH ROLLED AND LAMINATED MAP SHIPS IN A STURDY STORAGE TUBE in a technical field of study. Name­ Address C«y_ EEO/M/F/D Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to The Viking Corporation. Attention: Human Resources Manger, 210 North Industrial Park Road. Hastings. MI 49058. ' —t ... ": StateZip. J-AD GRAPHICS 1952 N. Broadway P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 STREAMS �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 12. 1999 j Driver | Rnn landers Size esteem Dear Ann Landers: I weigh over 200 pounds and usually find myself shopping for clothes in the “plus” section of depart­ ment stores, this is embarrassing enough, but when I check the tags in the clothing, the sizes say “22W” or “24W". It is damag­ ing enough to admit that I wear those sizes, but why must there be a “W” after the num­ ber? Do the manufacturers think I don’t know that my butt is Wide? Do they have to remind me by putting it on a label in my clothes? 1 don’t recall seeing a 6NB (No Butt) or a 4SB (Small Breasts), there’s a few women I know who could easily fit into a 2BLAB 1-800-237-2379 BCtfSYSIBlOF SOOTHMBTMCHGM. ML An titfapvxMHf Icotii of Mry ryNvns. ttc. 110 Sfra-M M * Katamcnoo. Mcntgon 49TO1 • 345-2900 9129 toe Ot A—nu» • BcHond. MEfttpon <SQ>3 • 429-5252 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Environmental Stewardship Division Notice of Letting of Intercounty Drain Contract ■ and Review of Apportionments (In accordance with P.A. 40 of 1956, as amended) LITTLE THORNAPPLE INTERCOUNTY DRAIN (JORDAN LAKE DAM) (Built Like a Boy). How come smaller women don't have stigmatizing labels at­ tached to their clothing, but it’s OK for us heavier women to be insulted like this? In a culture where our self-esteem is built on looks, manufacturers should not be la­ beling our physical deficiencies and re­ minding us of our shortcomings. What do you say. Ann? - St. Louis, Mo. Dear Mo.: I say you are becoming un­ hinged about something that has no basis in fact. That “W" docs not mean you have a wide butt (excuse me). It stands for Women and distinguishes the size from petites and juniors, which are cut differently. Feel bet­ ter now? I hope so. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that we. John Bush, lores Courtly Dram Commissioner. Tom Doyle. Barry County Oram Commissioner, and Roger Lanmga. Kent County Dram Commissioner: Slate of Michigan and Dan Wyant, the Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture, will on August 11. 1999. al the offices ol the Ionia County Dram Commissioner. Courthouse, 100 W Mam Street in the city of Ionia, m Ionia County, proceed to receive sealed tads until 11O0 am. ol that day. when tads wtf be opened and pubficly announced lot the construction of a certain dram known and designated as. Little Thomapple Intercounty Dram. (Jordan Lake Dam) located and established m Woodland Township. Barry County. Odessa Township, and the Village of Lake Odessa. Ionia County Persons with disabilrt.es needing acetmmodalions tor effective participa­ tion m the meeting should contact the Dram Commissioner n he county which they reside at the numbers noted below (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 1 -800-649-3777 (TTY) at least one week m advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance The Little Thomapple Intercounty Dram will be let as toOows The work consists of concrete removal and repair, epoxy coating, and erosion control This Notice of letting, the plans, specifications, and tad proposal shall be considered a part of the Contract The following dems mil be required and a contract let for same 1 Concrete demolition, hydro demolition, and repair 2. Painting, Epoxy coating 3 Flip Rap . Said job wifi be let m accordance with the plans and specifications now on tile with the other doc­ uments pertaining to said dram, m the office ol the County Dram Commissioners ot the Counties ol Ionia and Barry to which teference may be had by an parties interested A mandatory pre-bid showing will take place at the dam sue. at 10:00 a m . Augiwt 4. 1999 Complete copies ot the plans and specifications with required tad forms are available to prospective bidders upon request Contracts will be made with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security lor the performance ol the wprk-m the sum men and there tc be fixed by us. reserving to oursehes the right to reiect any and all bids, and it no satisfactory sealed bids are received, we reserve the right to proceed immediately after the rejection of sealed bids and at the same time and place and without further notice to let the contract by open bidding, likewise reserving the right to reject any and all such open bids and to adjourn such letting to such time and place as we shall publicly announce The dale lor the completion of such contract, and the terms of payment, therefore, shall and wB be announced al the time and place of letting Any persons desiring to bid on the above mentioned work wB be required to deposit with the Dramage Board a cashier s check, money order, certified check, or a bidders bond (cash Is not acceptable) payable to the Little Thomapple Inieicounty Drainage District m the amount ot 5% of the bid as a guarantee thnt they will enter into contract and lumish the required bond as presenbed by law The checks ol all unsuccessful renders wi« be returned alter contracts are awarded All bids must be made on redrkng blanks furnished by the Little Thomapple Intercounty Drainage Board A» excavations shall be bid by a umt of linear meas­ ure or lump sum and not by volume Payments mH be cash, upon approval of the engmeer. Notice of Review of Apportionment for Drain Special Assessment Notice if Further Hereby Given, that on the 19th of August 1999, at the Ionia County Dram Commissioner s Office Courthouse. 100 W Mam Street. kxua. kXM County. Ml 616-527-5373. For ail properties and public corporations m Ionia County, and at the Barry County Drain Con-missoner s Office. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Barry County. Ml. 616-948-4879 For ail properties and public corporations in Barry County, or at such other time and place there­ after, to -which we the Drainage Board aforesaid, may adjourn the same the apportionment for benefits and the lands composed within the "Little Thomappie Intercounty Drain Special Assessment District*. and the apportionments thereof wd be subject to review tor one day. from nme o dock m the forenoon until five o'dock in the afternoon. At said review the computation of costs for said dram will also be open for inspection by any parties interested Persons with dwabtfities needing accommodations tor effective participation in the meeting should contact the Dram Commissioner tn the county whic^ they reside at the numbers noted below (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 1 -800-649-3777 (TTY) at least one week in advance of the meeting to request mobility. visual, hearing, or other assistance Wherem, The owner of any land in the Special Assessment District of the Little Thomappie Intercounty Dram who may feel aggrieved by the apportionment of benefits made by the county dram commissioner, may wrthin 10 days after the day of review appeal therefrom by making appli­ cation to the probate court of the county in which the assessed property is located for the appoint­ ment of a board of review The following is a condensed description of the several tracts or parcels of land constituting the Special Assessment District of said dram. viz. Exact property description and apportionment mlor.lation and must be obtained on the date and at the locations stated above Portions of sections 3.4. and 5 of Woodland Township. Barry County, and Portions of sections 27. 28 33 and 34 Odessa Township and the Village of Lake Odessa Lose booze Dear Ann Landers: This is about your column on drunk driving. I wish someone had taken MY keys away. A year ago, I got a DU I with felony assault. My blood alco­ hol count was .330. I injured two women while driving around blind drunk. I haven't gone to trial yet, but this is what I have to look forward to: Losing my job after 20 years. Not being able to drive for a very long time. Spending several years in jail. Not being able to vote. I have already lost my fiancee, and am in the process of losing my home and most of my dignity and self-respect. I am so dis­ gusted with myself, I can’t see straight. I am grateful I didn’t kill anybody. One posi­ tive note is that I’ve gained an enormous appreciation for things I used to take for granted. I now know what is really impor­ tant in life. I am talking about the freedom to go wherever I want to for no particular reason. From now on, 1 will take a taxi or ask a CSX RaHroad The M>ch.gan Department of Transportation which pubic corporations are liable tor assessments at large for reason of benefits for public hearth convenience, welfare, and the improvement of highways and are hereby notified that at the time and place aforesaid at such other time and place thereafter to which said lettmg may be adjourned we shall proceed to receive bids for the construction of said ’Little Thomapple Intercounty Dram', tn the manner hereinbefore stated, and also mat at such time and place as stated aforesaid from nme o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock in the afternoon the apportionment for benefits and the lands comprised within the LrtUe Thomapple Ifercounty Dram Special Assessment District will be subject to review And You and Each of You, Owners and persons interested in the aforesaid lands, are hereby cited to appear at the time and place of such reviewing of apportionments as aforesaid and be heard with respect to such special assessments and your interests in relation thereto, if you so desire Given under our hands July 12. 1999 Members of the Little Thomappie Intercounty Drainage Board john Bush. Ionia County Drain Commissioner Thomas C Coyle Barry County Dram Commissioner Roger Lanmga . Kent County Dram Commission Dan Wyant Director Agriculture By Jeffrey E Fnedie PE Deputy for the Directory PO Box 30017. Lansing. Ml 48909 517-335-4497 2. Be an educated consumer. Check with your doctor, pharmacist, broker, grocer and others who provide you with valuable ser­ vices about their preparations. Contact manufacturers of date-sensitive applica­ tions to verify Y2K compliance. 3. Prudence in the pantry. You should have on hand a flashlight and batteries, warm blankets and a couple of extra cans of food - items you are apt to have in your home already. If you take medication, con­ sult your doctor if you arc concerned about shipping delays. 4. Keep track of your finances. The bank is still the safest place to keep your money, and most banks arc well prepared. Save re­ ceipts and obtain paper copies of jank and loan statements and other financial transac­ BOY, big sister, Lynette King, age 6, announces tlie arrival of her brother, Erick Jonathan, born 7-23-99 at Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. Proud parents are Rick and Joanne King of Lake Odessa. Grandparents are John and Mar­ garet Smith of Woodland. GIRL, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scutch of Plan­ tation, Fla., are announcing the birth of their daughter, Abby Katherine, on June 28, 1999. The little lady weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long. Her mother, Stacy Shum-way, is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Shumway of Middleville. BOY, Hunter, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 6, 1999 at 5:05 to Paula May and John Valkenburg of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14.5 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. day. BOY, Cory James, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 2, 1999 at 8:23 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Bennett of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. Name pun Dear Ann Landers: This made me smile. Pass on? When I was growing up I had a friend whose name was Carmen Co­ hen. Her mother called her Carmen. Her fa­ ther called Cohen. By the time the poor kid was 12 years old, she didn’t know whether she was Carmen or Cohen. - Sioux Falls, S.D. Fan. Dear S.D. - I don’t usually care for puns, but yours was one of the better ones. Thanks for a light touch for a Thursday closer. above described lands, and you For Barry County the Barry County Clerk Barry County Board of Road Commissioners Supervisor of Woodland Township Burglar alarms connected to computer net­ works at police stations and security com­ panies should be tested. friend to drive me if I have too much to drink. I used to ridicule letters like this when I read them in your column. Now, I am writing one. Please don’t use my name, just sign me - A Long-Time Reader in Alaska. Dear Alaska: Because you took the time and trouble to write, a number of people are going to think twice about driving after they’ve had a few belts. You sound ex­ tremely contrite and highly intelligent. Why don’t you go all the way with your good in­ tentions and give up drinking altogether? It^ already gotten you into a heap of trou­ ble. Please write again and tell me you are off the booze for good. It would make my Now, Therefore, all unknown and non-resident persons, owners and persons interested in the For loma County, the Ionia County Clerk Ionia County Board of Road Commissioners Supervisor of Odessa Township President of the Village of Lake Odessa your readers. The more they understand about the problem, the better equipped they will be to deal with it. - Robert F. Bennett, Chairman, and Christopher J. Dodd, Vice­ Chairman. U.S. Senate Special Committee on the Year 2000 Technology Problem. Dear Senators Bennett and -?odd: Thank you for taking the time to help me educate my readers The advice you have given is priceless, and I am extremely grateful. Here it is, folks. 1. Be an informed citizen. Ask your util­ ity companies about their Y2K status. Talk with local officials about what the police, fire, and emergency medical services have done to prepare. Post their non-911 direct dial emergency numbers near your phone. Tips on Y2K Dear Ann Landers: By now, your read­ ers have heard about the Year 2000 technol­ ogy problem known as the Y2K bug. which is expected to cause wide-ranging computer problems on Jan. 1, 2000. The problem is the result of an encoded two-digit dating system, that prevents computers from dis­ tinguishing the year 2000 from the year 1900. As you arc one of the nation’s most widely read and straight-talking advice columnists, wc wanted to supply you with > some of our advice on how the public can prepare for any potential Y2K-related prob­ lems. 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To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate neb page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. BOY, Codi Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 24, 1999 at 4:58 p.m. to Michelle Anzell of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Joshua Raymond, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 23, 1999 at 1:47 a.m. to Jesse R. and Jocly A. Lyons of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. TWINS, Elizabeth Kay and Linsy Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 20. >999 to Lisa and Mark Rushford of Nashville. Elizabeth was bom at 10:35 p.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 6 ozs. and was 19 inches long. Linsy was bom at 10:36 pm. and weighed 4 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 17 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Jacob William, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 21, 1999 at 8:54 p.m. to Crys­ tal and Bill Cappon Jr. of Wayland. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 5 ozs, and 22 inches long. BOY, Dante Mikal, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 21, 1999 at 3:29 a.m. to Petra Martinez of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. I oz. and 21 inches long. BOY, Brady Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 19, 1999 at 6:45 p.m. to Robert and Loretta Frey of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Anthony Scott Parsons, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on July 19, 1999 at 4:53 p.m. to Jodi Lawrence and Brian Parsons of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 *./4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Tydcn Carter, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 19, 1999 at 11:05 p.m. to Marie and Rollie Ferris of Hastings. Weighing 9 GIRL, Clare Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital cn July 28, 1999 at 9:35 p.m. to lbs. 3 ozs. and 23 inches long. Tom and Ann Feldpausch of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Austin Joseph, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 18,1999 at 9:03 a.m. to Aman­ da and Shawn Raymond of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. 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Gem of the Day: (Credit Theodore Hcsburgh, former president of Notre Dame) “My basic principle is that you don’t make decisions because they are easy; you don’t make them because they arc cheap; you don’t make them because they arc popular, you make them because they arc right." APPLY IN PERSON AT: TENDERCARE HASTINGS ■ ■ 240 E. NORTH STREET HASTINGS, MI 49058 • (616) 945-9564 YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU STARTED YOUR NURSING CAREER WITH TENDERCARE HASTINGS! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Angus: 12. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... The VFW is 100 years old REMEMBER By Joyce F. Weinbrccht Following the Spanish-American War in 1898 when the troops returned, they felt a need for an organization for the purpose of assisting nerdy veterans and their depen­ dents and to promote comradeship and patriotism. This same premise was behind the orga­ nization of The Society of Cincinnati, which was formed following the Revolu­ tionary War. founded in 1783, while Wash­ ington’s army was still in the field, by the officers of the Continental Army at Fishkill, N.Y. on the Hudson. They held their first meeting in Philadelphia. The society got its name from the fact that the first members, like the Roman leader Cincinnatus, had left their plows to fight for freedom. George Washington was the first president of the society. There arc still 13 state chapters in the original 13 states and one chapter in France. Its national headquarters is in Washington, D.C. Only descendants of the officers of the American armies in the Revolutionary War may join. This war set the pace for every war in which the United States has taken part in during its history. The armies were poorly fed, poorly housed and clothed and not paid in a timely manner. It was felt to be enough By f*£D TASKER n to have served one’s country. The next conflict was the War of 1812. This war was not followed by the organiza­ tion of a new patriotic order. Many of the men who served in the War of 1812 were the Northwest Territory. Then came the War Between the States, the Civil War. When this war ended, the country was in a chaotic state. And again the men who had served in the war on the side of the north formed the Grand Army of tution of the United States of America. Membership in the GAR was open to any honorably discharged soldier, sailor or marine of the United States, who served between April I, 1861 and April 9, 1865. Camps, as they were called, were organized in nearly every town in the north. In 1890. the membership in the GAR was 409,489, and this was its peak. The GAR had state departments and local posts. They held annual meetings known as encampments. They attended these in full Union uniform, dark blue with brass buttons and a slouch hat. The GAR was active in founding sol­ diers’ homes, doing relief work and active legislation for pensions and health care for veterans and their families. The GAR was a leading force in develop­ ing Memorial Day ceremonies and observa­ Vcan War under Cartoe de Caepede*. andrtg n a 1878 treaty graneng poebcat wtorrna and abo*on ol Mvery A bigger struggle tn 1895 wat by poeVpatrot egged on by Ij'KJ ramrip per headte**. demanded that Spam ftM Cuba In February 1888 U S ■ ■. ■■ McKmtey. »WI opposing The Battleship USS Maine, which blew up and sunk in Havana Harbor. Cuba on Feb. 15,1898, and sparked the Spanish American War. rewarded with lands in the unsettled lands of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan and became the nucleus for settlement of the Republic. This was a society of men who fought on the side of the north. It was organized at Decatur, Ill. on April 6. 1866. Its purpose was to strengthen the fellowship between men who fought to preserve the Union, to honor the Union soldiers killed in the war and to provide care for dependents, and>to uphold the Constitution, laws and free insti­ ape and tear s* the UMed State:, and •speedy Sou* ChrMJoprw Coiumtxm tend •d therem 1*82 But by t«2l Cuban* had bagun to «tnjggte agwnst that rule Many Amancan* eympaThtMd a«h Biel strusgto Albert Woodmansee of Dowling dressed in the uniform of the day at Camp Chicamauga, Ga.. 1898. • tions. There was also a Woman’s Relief Corps, which still exists today. It is head­ quartered in Springfield, III., and admits for membership female descendants of Civil War veterans. The GAR moved its headquarters each year, to the hometown of the commander­ in-chief. There are very few, if any, GAR members living today. They never opened their membership to any other veterans. The confederate armies also formed an organization to aid the veterans of the southern states. They too, had auxiliaries. American Veterans of Foreign Service (AVFS) was formed in 1899. it held its first meeting on Sept. 29. 1899, in the back of a tailor shop at 286 East Main Street, Colum­ bus, Ohio. Shortly after, the organization was incorporated over the signatures of David Brown, James Romanis, John Mallo­ ry, Francis Dubiel (who had called the first SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR REGIMENTS This was once the summer camp ' of Michigan's National Guard. Here in 1898 the five regiments which were recruited in the state during the war with Spain were organized. Ten men volunteered for every one who could be accepted. Two of the units, the 33rd and 34th Michigan Infantry, saw action in Cuba during June and July. 1898, in the fighting around Santiago. The 31st Regiment served in the occupation of Cuba. The 32nd and 35th remained in the United States. Of the nearly 6.700 men who served in these regiments 250 were fatalities. Most of these deaths resulted from disease., not from- battle action. The Michigan State Historic Marker at Camp Eaton, near Brighton. Mich., where the volunteer regiments of Michigan went first for training. - •• • ........... . • ••»»•»•• •JMpp, meeting to order) and James Putnam. This core group was,made up of mem­ bers of the 17th Infantry Regiment. This organization was made up of men who had been in the Cuban-Puerto Rico conflict. This became known as Headquarters Camp One. In 1901. members became part of Camp Lawton, named for Major General Henry W. Lawton, who was killed in action in the Philippines. The AVFS became involved in the politi­ cal arena in 1903. They drafted a pension bill for veterans and presented it to Con­ gress. Their legislative committee of 10 members lobbied for more benefits for dis­ abled veterans and their families. Following the involvement in the Spanish-American War in the Philippines the military men who served there, organized into a patriotic unit of their own. A second group of Spanish-American War veterans served as national guardsmen and federal volunteers in the Philippines Cl 898-1901) and as regulars in China dur­ ing the Boxer Rebellion in 1900 and they also wanted to join together to keep alive their memories, and to look .ifter the needs of each other. Several groups came into existence. One was the Philippine War Veterans, which was formed in 1901 in Altoona, Pa. Another group, also known as the Philippines War Veterans, was formed in Pittsburgh and in 1902 the American Veterans of the Philip­ pine and China Wars was formed. In 1903, these three groups met in Altoona. They joined together and called themselves American Veterans of Foreign Service. This resulted in two groups with common objectives, using the same name. On Sept. 13-15, 1905, there was another merger, again in Altoona, Pa. This took place at the Eastside Theater. The AVFs of Pennsylvania joined ranks with the group with the same name from Columbus, Ohio. in 19)3, all of the veterans of the Spanish American conflicts came together under the name of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mem­ bership included veterans of the Spanish American War, the Philippine campaign, the Boxer Rebellion, the campaign on the Mexican border, the first and second Nicaraguan expedition. As the organization grew it became more structured with attention to the needs of its veteran members and their families, becom­ ing strong lobbyists for veterans benefits and health issues. When World War I veterans returned from Europe the VFW opened their doors to this new group of veterans. From its headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., a net­ work of publications, and other communi­ cations with the state departments and local posts. They become advocates of citizen­ ship and patriotism and became a signifi­ cant influence in government at all levels. They began, along with the American Legion which was organized in I9I9. The American Legion National Headquarters are in Indianapolis. While veterans organizations are often viewed as social units, they actually have worked for many causes, including chil­ dren^ health, cancer fund drives, Red Cross involvement, the teaching of citizenship, safety, distribution of American flags to schools, clubs and municipalities. They back civic causes in the areas where they are located. Memorial poppies are distrib­ uted each year to help needy veterans and their families, along with other fund-raisers, and transporting fellow veterans to V.A. hospitals. ■ • •— * ■ • • Auxiliaries made up of mothers, wives and daughters of veterans were formed. They also carry out many important pro­ grams as well as helping the local posts operating. Since World War II, several other organi­ zations have formed. These include AMVETS founded in 1944, Disabled American Veterans, Vietnam Veterans of America, and The Military Order of the Purple Heart, to name some of them. The VFW National Home is located in Michigan and the VFW is involved in the veterans hospitals and veterans homes of the state and nation. They also involve themselves with the burial of veterans and with National Veterans Cemeteries. Notice of Mortgage Foradoeure Sale THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTE MPT1 NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard D. McKee a single man and Tracy J. Johnson a single woman (original mortgagors) to Wood­ hams Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 29. 1996, and recorded on November 15.1996 in Uber 678. on Page 315. Berry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Crossland Mortgage Corp., As­ signee by an assignment dated October 29. 1996. which was recorded on November 15. 1996. in Uber 678. on Page 322. Berry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTYFOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIVE AND 64/100 dollars (864.605 64). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 pm.. on August 26. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 11 rods West of the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 3 North. Range 7 West; thence West 11 rods on the East and West 1/4 hne. thence South paralei with the North and South 1/4 Ime 22 rods; thence East parallel with the East and West 1/4 Lme 11 rods, thence North parallel with the North and South 1/4 line 22 rods to the place of beginning, including a joint driveway on the West boundary thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated July 15. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 246-593- '302 Trott A Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 8990607416 Tigers (8/12) The Veterans Administration was formed under the Servicemen’s Aid Act of 1944, bringing together the various veterans assis­ tance programs. The United States Veterans Administration was formed in July 1930. Barry County has always sent more than ita share of young men into the conflicts, and has had as citizens veterans from all of the wars of the United States. The Spanish-American War was no dif­ ferent. Besides the men in the regular army and other branches of service, the National Guard of Michigan, many of their units still active following the Civil War, soon filled their ranks and were prepared to go to Cuba. Men from Barry County mostly joined with the 35th Regiment, Company K, though some served in all of the five volun­ teer units raised in Michigan, the 31st, the 32nd, 33rd, 34th, and 35th. Of the five reg­ iments of volunteer infantrymen the 33rd and the 34th saw action in Cuba during June and July 1898. The 31st Regiment served in the occupational forces of Cuba. The 32nd and the 35th never got out of the United States. Wc have located a roster of about 128 men who served in the Spanish-American War. Next week the article will be about some of the Spanish American War camps and the VFWs ofBarry County. MORTGAGE BALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ricardo J. Rodriquez and Kimberly A. Benton-Rodriquez. Husband and Wife, to MG Investments Inc., An Indiana Corpo­ ration. mortgagee, dated May 27. 1998 and recorded July 2.1998 in Document No. 1b12896, Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Associates Home Equity Services Inc. tA/a Ford Consumer Finance Company Inc. by as­ signment dated June 24. 1999 and recorded on June 30. 1999 in Document No. 1031927. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred two Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Six and 01/100 Doiars ($102,286) inctodtog interest at the rate of 13.49% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on August 27. 1999 The premises are located in the Twp. of Cart­ ton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 33. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Thence South 1663 6 feet. Thence South 89 degrees 57 min­ utes West 1320 leet to the place of beginning. Thence North 157.2 teet. Thence South 80 de­ grees 22 minutes West 115 teet. Thence South 12 degrees 30 minutes East 186 3 teet. Thence North 58 degrees 56 minutes East 85 24 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated July 15. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney tor Associates Home Equity Services Inc. f/k/a Ford Consumer Finance Company. Inc.. As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 File No 176.0521 (8/12) �Page 10 - The Hastings banner - Thursday. August 12 1999 Prep football playoffs expand; coaches evaluate the change < < me 11 think cf it With the expansion of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) prep football playoffs this year by Jim Jensen Questions and optimism run rampant at Lions’ camp SAGINAW — Impressions from the Detroit Lions’ pre-season training camp, a place ventured to Thursday, Aug. 5 by members of the J-Ad Graphics sports staff. • The injury to Aaron Gibson's left shoulder needs to be handled with caution. The rookie offensive tackle has been unable to take part in workouts because of the injury that he played with as senior star at the University of Wisconsin. Gibson, a first round draft pick, was expected to start this season for the Lions and bolster the team's offensive line that looks to be springing blocks for runners such as Ron Rivers, Pepe Pearson, Sedrick Irvin and Corey Schlesinger. He played with the sore shoulder for the Badgers as a senior and it didn't seem to affect his contributions a whole lot. The Lions' were unaware of the injury when they drafted him. He could make a great impact, but the Lions certainly don't want to take any chances and watch another No. 1 pick go down the tubes. The Lions expect to take a couple of weeks before making a final decision on if Gibson should play. Lions' head coach Bobby Ross said, more than likely, Gibson will have to have surgery at the end of the season, but according to the experts the injury may not keep him out of the lineup during the 1999-2000 campaign. Two Lions at least, linebacker Stephen Boyd and safety Ron Rice, have played with similar type injuries, so don't give up on Gibson playing this season. He just might have to play with a plastic harness for support and protection. It would be good to have the big lineman in the lineup, but only if the risks are slim. Gibson seemed down Thursday when we visited Saginaw, we can only hope that things work out and the big 6-4, 375pound No. 71 can have many happy moments in his career as a Detroit Lion. Quarterback Charlie Batch throws across the field as fellow signal-callers Gus Frerotte (16) and Cory Sauter (12) look on. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Semple, Juan Roque, Tony Ramirez. Roque and Hartings are former No. 1 draft picks, while Semple and Compton arc linemen who helped to fill in the holes. • Expected to be on the other side of many of Batch's tocrials arc star receivers Herman Moore, Johnny Morton and an comes rewards, commitments and challenges. The rewards are that many more high school teams will be able to enjoy the experience of playing in the post-season tournament. The commitments come from the amount of time an athlete most put in order to play the sport. Players competing in Stale championships in 1999 will play 14 games, more than a college program that takes part in a bowl game. The challenges are that the season's commitments require a prep gridder lo start workouts earlier than the other fall sports and sometimes coincide with other activities, such as a summer job or drivers education classes. Welcome to the world of prep football expansion. Here's a look at the good, and the bad, of the change from two area varsity coaches. Hastings' Jeff Keller and Delton-Kellogg's Rob Heethuis. Practices began Monday. Aug. 9. for both the Hastings Saxons and the D-K Panthers. Keeler said one of the biggest adjustments is that the players must be more committed now than they were in the past. “Its going to take a greater commitment by the kids starring early," Keller said. "Wc haven't seen a lack of enthusiasm. Still, there is a lot of dedication that goes into playing sports; it's a greater commitment by the kids." Heethuis says tha' the season really hasn't been expanded too much. He says the Panthers began their training the last four of five years Aug. 8-10. "What they've done is to eliminate the second scrimmage; I don't see that as a big thing." Heethuis said. "The biggest adjustment is in the coaching style, as now you have three weeks, and not four to prepare for the first game." Offensive linemen get In the proper stances during pre-season practice on Tuesday. up-and-coming Germaine Crowell. Moore and Morton sat out of practices during the first week, but are now back ready to contribute. With Barry Sanders possibly retired their roles will probably increase and who knows, maybe the Lions will even throw from time to time to their light ends, David Sloan, Walter Rasby and Pete Chryplewicz. We could be looking at a more wide open offense, which in the Lions* case might not be too bad of an idea. • Defensively, the Lions look as strong The Delton-Kellogg Panthers practice an offensive play during Wednesday morning's workout. (Photo by Nick Kacher) as ever, or at least back to the days when Al "Bubba" Baker struck fear in opposing offenses. The biggest upgrade for Detroit's defense looks to be the linebacking corps that includes first round draft pick Chris Claiborne, Allen Aldridge, Richard Jordan. Mall Russell and Boyd. The line also has promise with Luther Elliss, rookie Jared DeVries, Dan Owens. Tracy Scroggins, free agent signee James Jones (Baltimore Ravens) and Robert Porcher. And in the defensive backfield, look for Rice. Kevin Abrams, J.B. Brown, Terry Fair and Bryant Westbrook to make solid contributions. With the depth and strengths of the Lions' "d" if the offense can score 10 or 14 points per game, the chance of the Honolulu blue and gray team winning more than five games seems pretty realistic. Claiborne is not afraid to hit, while Boyd the Lions leading tackler, reminds this Lion fan of Chris Spielman in certain ways. First round draft pick Aaron Gibson is anxious to get to practice. (Photo by Perry Hardin) • Ron Rivers, the back expected to fill some of Barry Sanders* shoes, is a out­ going, positive and exciting individual. More fans, and media types, should give Rivers a chance to shine. • Charlie Batch is certainly the man in charge of moving the Lions* offense. The second-year signal-caller who played collegiately at Eastern Michigan University, is looking sharp during the early drills in Saginaw. Ross says the Lions plan to put Batch in more shotgun formations this season, a plan that should help to display all of the quarterback's strong athletic traits. Let Batch get out of the pocket, show off his rifle of an arm and do a little running from time to time. If he does run, however, make sure that he knows to slide and not take a hit for a couple of extra yards. There's no doubt about it. Batch is a gamer and his enthusiasm and leadership are qualities that the Lions should take full benefit of this year and for seasons to come. • Joining Gibson on the offensive line are Mike Compton. Jeff Hartings. Tony In his own terms, Heethuis sees the playoff expansion as ''a return to what it (the football campaign) used to be." Prep teams will still play a nine-game regular season schedule, but the playoffs will be expanded to five weeks instead of four. The expansion means that 256 teams will play in the post-season with squads having 6-3, or better, records automatically qualifying for the playoffs. If there are spots vacant in the 256-field after al) of the 6-3, or better, teams are in then the rest of the field will be filled by the highest rated teams based on the playoff point rankings. Most of those teams will be 5-4 clubs and the MHSAA will still use an eight class (Class AA, A, uB, B. CC, C. DD, D) formal. | FOOTBALL, cont’d on pg. 12~ Members of the Youngs' family, Steve, Mike, Chase, Mike, Tracy and Ed, gather for a snap shot following the tournament. Saxon fall sports teams set to start Terry Fair (23) gives Detroit speed and athleticism on both special teams and in the defensive backfield. The Lions open their exhibition season Friday at the Georgia Dome against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons look to play the game without holdout running back Jamal Anderson, so both teams will be without its offensive stars. Still, football pre-season is exciting. Questions are often answered and optimism for the regular season remains high. So, with the 1999-2000 Lions* season upcoming, hold on and be ready for anything. Talk to you soon. Pittelkow scores hole-in-one Mary Pittelkow collected a hole-in-one recently on hole No. 14 of the Red course at the River Bend Golf Course. Pittelkow. of Baltimore Township, plays in the Wednesday Morning Lady's league at River Bend. Pittelkow used a nine iron to card her first ever hole-m-one. Jeff Keller, Hastings' head coach, goes over a play with two of the Saxon gridders. "I just couldn't believe that it actually went in," Pittelkow said. "It was quite exciting.” The Wednesday Morning Lady's league will hold its Fun Day Wednesday, Aug. 25. The awards ceremony will begin around noon. The starting dates, times and locations for the 1999 fall Hastings High School athletic teams are posted below: Football — Monday. Aug. 9 at 8:30 a.m. at Johnson Field. Girls Basketball — Monday, Aug. 16 (varsity) at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. in high school gymnasium; Monday. Aug. 16 (junior varsity) at 1 p.m.; Monday. Aug. 16 (ninth grade) at 8:30 a.m. Boys Soccer — Monday, Aug. 16 at 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. behind high school. The first two weeks of practice will be two-a-days. Physical cards need to be turned in. Shin guards and shoes are suggested. Boys Golf — Monday, Aug. 16 al 8:30 a.m. al Hastings Country Club. Girls Tennis — Monday, Aug. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at the high school tennis courts. Cheerleading — Monday, Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. in high school balcony. The Saxon football players will take part in scrimmages on Friday, Aug. 20. The varsity will be at Plainwell at 6 p.m., the junior varsity will be at Hastings at 5 p.m. and the ninth grade team will be at Kentwood with iction expected lo start at 5 p.m. The winning team of Brian Hudley, Tom Drumm. Bob Hudley and Scott Long carded a 56 and won $260 for their efforts. Garry Knoll was the winner of this new Zenith television set at last Saturday's golf outing at the Hastings Country Club. Buzz Youngs Classic... The Buzz Youngs Classic was staged Saturday at the Hastings Country Club. The Classic helps to support all Saxon sports and is named after former Saxon great, Buzz Youngs. The boosters, led by 1999-2000 president Tom Alderson, organize the event which brings together Saxons of all ages. Here are a couple of photographs taken at the Buzz Youngs Classic. �r The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 12. 1999 - Page 11 Carter continues to excel Steeby sets goals, achieves them in Senior Honda class Sue Steeby began recreational swimming seriously six years ago. Six years later, the Freeport native continues her aquatic pursuits with the A feature race victory Sunday helped Travis Carter to tally some big points on the Senior Honda circuit for Tri-City racers in Toledo. Carter, of Lake Odessa, finished second in the transfer race and won the 40-lap feature. He started seventh in final race and was third with just one lap to go Thirty five cars ran in the feature for Senior Hondas this past weekend. This is Carter's first year of racing in that class, which includes many 14- and 15-year- olds. Currently,, the 9-year-old is fifth out uf 35 competitors in the Senior Honda point standings. DuraStop 300... Mike Eddy made a triumphant return to the American Speed Association Sunday, pulling off a surprise win at the ACDelco DuraStop 300 in West Salem, WI. Eddy pulled to the inside of Tim Sauter with three laps remaining, regained the lead on lap 298 and beat Sauter to the checkered flag by .521 seconds. It was Eddy's 57th victory in his ASA career and his first win in the 1999 season. Dave Sensiba. of Middleville, finished 18th after starting sixth. Sensiba is seventh in the ASA point standings with 1,935. Mike Miller is first with 2,149 points. The ASA returns to action at the Berlin Raceway Saturday, Aug. 14 with the Bold-A-Mold 300. The race starts at 7 p.m. and will be televised on the FOX Sports iietwork. Kalamazoo Speedway... The action at Kalamazoo was rained out last Saturday, but the Limited Late Model Super Shoe Tune-Up rase is set for this Saturday. The winner receives $1,000 and a starting spot in the Fall Classic. The week following, Aug. 21, will be autograph night at the speedway as well as a special birthday celebration for Hastings' driver Brad Shellenbarger (Aug. 19). The night of racing includes a full three-in-one show. Berlin Raceway... Inclement weather postponed Saturday's three-in-one program at Berlin Saturday. The card has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 21 Advanced tickets of $18 can be purchased at the track office Friday, Aug. 13 from 3-8 p.m. for the ASA's ACDelco Challenge Series 300lap Late Model stock car race. The practices for the ASA event will begin at noon, qualifications at 3 p.m., pre-race ceremonies are at 6:30 p.m. and the Build-A-Mold 300 starts at 7 p.m. ASA career victory leader Bob Senneker will make his 1999 season debut in the Aug. 14 race. Senneker has collected 85 career wins and 49 pole positions in 25 years of ASA competition. At Berlin, LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL ANO BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAT1ON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by KEVIN J. LONG HURST and KERIE LONGHURST Husband and wife to BRIDGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION, a Michi­ gan Corporation. ’580 E Beftlme SE, Suite 102. Grand Rapids. Ml 49506. dated February 27. 1996. and recorded with the Barry County Ras­ ter of Deeds on March 6.1998. in document num­ ber 1008499 Said mortgage was assigned to UFE BANK. 4110 Tigris Way. Riverside. CA 92503. by an assignment dated March 9. 1998 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Dave Sensiba Senneker has seven wins, two poles and 18 top-five finishes. Other speedsters trying to capture tne lion's share of the record posted purse is Dave Sensiba of Middleville, Mike Garvey and Tristan ~>upuis. same passion and enthusiasm. In fact she's finding new ways to make the athletic activity more rewarding. Steeby, 48, says swimming has helped her to heal from a car accident she was involved in 15 years ago. Logging some three miles per day through the pool at Pennock Hospital, in fact, has improved her health, making her stronger both physically and mentally. "She's here a lot," said Shelly Richey, from the Pennock Health & Wellness staff. "The swimming has helped to brighten her personality and made her more positive and self-confident." At Pennock, Steeby won first place honors in a contest that judged each swimmer actually swam. Steeby's initial goal was to swim 400 miles, which was accomplished. She swam 405 miles by Nov. 12 1998, her first-year anniversary. "Because I was pushing toward my personal goal, I found myself in first place; It felt good," Steeby said. "So, I kept pushing." For Steeby, swimming is pretty smooth." "It's a personal goal I’ve had... to work hard and to make it (the work) seem effortless," said Steeby. "Water is a great equalizer. It is so dense compared to the air that the buoyancy gives the effect of being nearly weightier." And the rewards are countless. "You feel whole again," Steeby said of swimming. "It kind of puts everything in perspective." "It’s a self victory for tier; she's a very dedicated person to what she does." said Richey. Recently, Steeby has even changed her style of swimming to enhance the overall benefits. She has switched to using the bilateral breathing method in inc Pennock Health & Wellness Center pool. "It (the bilateral method) focuses on balance," Steeby explained. "You always have one arm forward, riding higher with the body." Not only does Steeby swim laps, but she also has taken up waler aerobics, an activity she enjoys on the norm twice a week. A number of area individuals have found swimming rewarding, Richey said, including Jim Sasic and Kim Evans, both from Hastings. The pool is one of the biggest reasons, said Richey, individuals join the fitness facility at Pennock. For many being in the water is not so much work as it is therapeutic. "The certain people who swim here like it and are consistent," said Richey. At age 10, Steeby learned to swim at Woods Lake in Kalamazoo by taking part in Red Cross classes. She began swimming at Pennock in 1997 when the pool opened and people joked that the pool should be named after her nince she swam there so much. Second HHS Alumni Soccer Game Aug. 21 Alumni coach Doug Mepham says he has spoken to some former Hastings Saxon stars who plan to play in the Aug. 21 Alumni Game. And from their words, he says that "They are ready to roll." Mepham agrees, stating that he is "ready to roll on this thing" as well. Well, enough of the talk, as the second annual contest is just over a week away. The Saxon alums beat the 1998 Saxons 5-4 in last year's inaugural thriller. Some 35 players participated in the contest held at Johnson Field. The event raised $450 for a new soccer field, allowed the players a chance to exchange stories from years gone by and included many contested field battles. The game winning goal was tallied in the final two minutes at the 1998 game. At half, the score was tied, 3-3. This year's game is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 21 and begins at 6:30 p.m. at Johnson Field. It looks to be just as competitive and enjoyable as last year's game. All former and current Saxons are invited to compete. Those wishing to view the contest also are encouraged to attend. T-shirt* will be^distributed to all of the alumni athletes who take part. Larry Winkler is expected to work as one of the game's referees. Dennis Argetsinger, Saxon varsity boys' coach, says his soccer team will certainly be ready. He says they are gunning for a victory. The game was tooth and nail in 1998 and a couple of the goals, according to Argetsinger. were a bit controversial. Mepham says that was not the case. "Last year, we kept hearing about 12 guys," Mepham said. "We won that game clean." "We would like to see a great big tournament for the Alumni," stated Argetsinger. The current Saxon booters start practice Monday, so Argetsinger does not plan for his 1999 team "to do the whole tournament." In 1998, the Hastings boys finished 14-4. The Saxons were one half game out of second place in the O7K White Conference and one game out of first. The blue and gold beat Forest Hills Central, East Grand Rapids and Zeeland, all at home, and could have won the league championship with just one victory against those three squads on the road. A barbecue provided by Denny Storrs will also be held following the game. ‘We're going to get a lot of people who just want to help out," Argetsinger said. Mepham says his team will be "out there playing hard," but they also plan Sue Steeby has found swimming to be a real benefit In her life as the miles she has accumulated in the water have been rehabilitating and therapeutical. to have plenty of fun. "This game brings up some great memories," explained Mepham. HASTINGS SUMMERFEST Vou^*^wnT Deeds on February 12. 1999 m document num­ ber 1025127 By reason of such default the un­ dersigned elects to declare the entire unpa d amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwlttl At the dele ol this notice there « darned to be due lor principal and interest. at the rate of 9 673-. adjustable per annum on said mortgage the sum ot NINETY SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE and 09/100 DOL­ LARS (JP7.971.09) No suit or proceeding el law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by sad mortgage or any part thereof Nonce a hereby given that by virtue of the power ot sale contained m said mortgage and the statute «i such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest ss provided in said mortgage end all legal coda, charges, and ex­ penses. including attorney s fees allowed by law. sad mortgage will be foreclosed by sale ol the mortgaged premises al public vendue to the high­ est bidder al the County Courthouse si Hastings, the place ol hoidng the Circuit Court withm the County ol Barry. Ctty ol Hastings on Thursday. September 23. 1999. at 100 pm. local bme Pursuant to Public Act No 104. Pubtc Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption period shall be SIX (6) months from the dale of the tore closure sale unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. »i which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale The premises covered by sad mortgage is sit­ uated m the Township ol Rutland. County of Barry. Stale ol Mchgan. end more fully described as LOT 43 FAIRVIEW ESTATES NO ,2. AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS ON PAGE 8 UFE BANK Assignee o< Mortgagee Dated August 12. 1999 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL I BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Walers Building 161 Ottawa Avenue. N W Giand Rapids Ml 49503 (616) 774-6422 (9(9) WHAT: CO-ED GRASS 4‘s ROUND ROBIN WHEN: SAT AUG 28th - 9:00am til ? 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Ml 49058 CAPTAIN NAME------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------- ADDRESS__________________________ _________________________ ph------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- TEAM NAME—___________ _ ____________________________________ �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 12. 1999 Basketball is a bond that keeps Nashville’s Cooks together Basketball is more than just a "sister of competitiveness." Jessica said. "Our act" for the Cook sisters. It is more of a shared interest between a family that is deeply into their hoops. Jessica and Sarah Cook of Nashville team was a pretty clou team (with) gocd athletes and good people." "It was a good experience to play with the other dedicated girls," Sarah explained. "It was fun." Ten players at Nationals were chosen to an All-American squad and Jessica Cook was one of the chosen few. She was also voted by the Gold's coach, Wes Gillum, as their "Most Valuable Player." One of the most memorable moments of the Columbus trip was when the Cooks had to stand in line to find their recently completed a basketball journey that concluded in Columbus, Ohio. The area duo were members of the Michigan Gold squad. The Michigan Gold is a team of selected female players from Michigan who are of the high school varsity age. Jessica, 17, and Sarah, 15, will be seniors and sophomores, respectively, this fall at Maple Valley High School. The roundball sport is a form of motivation for the Cook sisters. It has also has taught them the value in camaraderie. "It (basketball) pushes the both of us,” Jessica said. "Wc go at each other in the back yard." The two eagers had to try out for the regional last November in Ypsilanti. Some 120 athletes tried out for 20 spots on the Gold team and the Cooks both were selected because of their efforts on the hardcourts. Nationals were July 12-19 in Columbus and 30 teams from all over the country took part in that hoopfest. Michigan had two squads there... the Michigan Gold and the Michigan Green. The Gold team wound up 13th overall with a 6-7 record. "It was just great to see the high level ■ 'Rt *" > ^Mk • varsity coach. YMCA NEWS On Monday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m., there will be an organizational meeting for all teams interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council^ women's fail volleyball league. The meeting will be held in room B-125 of the Hastings High School. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a repre­ sentative to this meeting. Those unable to attend, must call the YMCA, 945-4574, before the meeting. League games will begin on Monday, Sept. 27. Teams may practice on Monday, Sept. 13 and 20 from 8-9:30 p.m. Teams may register by completing the enclosed team roster and sending a check to the YMCA, P.O. Box 252, Hastings The teammates, who were not dressed in their uniforms and did not liavc a sign to hold out in front of them to tell what team they were actually on. The opening ceremonies were also a special part of the whole National experience. Some 700 athletes assembled on a football field. As Jessica explains it, "They knew they were there because they deserved to be." Laurie Cook, their mother, said that sports has always been a team thing for the two and not necessarily a fierce competition. "They're very close when Jessie got in, Sarah wanted to come back the next cost to enter a team is S150. Teams will be accepted on a first come first served basis. If you have any questions call the YMCA at 945-4574. year." Laurie frid. "They don't compete; they're proud of each other." This December, the Michigan Gold expect to play in an international tournament that will be held in Canada. YMCA Womens Softball A 99 FlexfabA ...................................................... 6-2 Art Meade/Truc Value................................5-3 Buckland/Shane McNeill ........................5-3 Cathy Cut and Curt.................................. 4-3 Olde Towne Tavern.....................................2-5 Manpower.......................................................1-7 FOOTBALL, continued from page 10 "It'i six wins and you're in," said Keller. Heethuis says there has always been a concern by coaches, and athletic directors, that their programs need to join a Mega­ like league in order to reap all of the benefits. The playoff expansion, he states, "will silence some of the critics." Beginning earlier could be seen as a drawback. As Heethuis states, "That’s two games (Aug. 27 and Sept. 3) before Labor Day (Sept. 6). That's an adjustment for everybody." Keller's Saxons play in the O-K White Conference, a league that soon will include seven Class A schools. With the new playoff system in place, be believes that talk aboct realigning the conference will quiet down. "There's no incentive for the league (the O-K White) to realign," Keller stated. After the 1999-2000 prep seasons are completed, Wyoming Park will be leaving the O-K While and Forest Hills Northern will be joining the ranks. This only makes the league bigger, as far as enrollment numbers are concerned. Hastings and East Grand Rapids would be the only B schools still remaining in the O-K White and the Saxons’ enrollment has stayed consistent, dropping by one student during the past four years. Beating bigger squads is nothing new to Keller who was the head coach at Troy High School in 1985 when the Colts faced a much bigger Traverse City team in the 1985 Class A State championship. Troy made it to three State semifinals during Keller's tenure there. Delton-Kellogg is a member of the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA) and there has been talk that the league may disband and form with members in the Twin Valley (Battle Creek Lakeview, Harper Creek and Marshall, for example) to establish a Big Eight league that could include a West and East format When the question comes up about expansion possibly watering down the playoff system, those who favor the change tend to make reference to the prep basketball format that allows all schools to compete during the post-season tournament. "I don't think that it's too watered down, the only thing I question is if the right system is in place," Heethuis said. "Overall, it's a good idea to get more teams into the playoffs," Keller said. "I just wish that they would have used computer rankings all the way through." "There were a lot of proposals out there," Heethuis said. "I cant say that this one is my favorite, (but) I am for playoff expansion. Asking young athletes to play 14 games; that's a lot of football.” One proposal was to take the ninth week and make it the opening of the playoffs for all of the MHSAA football teams. That proposal, however, was rejected. Football, through the recent change, wants to remain an attractive activity for those who wish to participate. "I think thr.i football has to realize that there are a lot of sports out there and we have to continue to make it attractive," Heethuis said. "My concern is for the health and safety for the athletes." American Fellowship Mutual Insurance Company Sarah and Jessica Cook take their hoops seriously and have a pretty good time with It. (Photo provided) Stan Musial World Series starts tonight at Bailey Park by Carl Olson Battle Creek Shopper Sports Editor For the 59th time in Battle Creek, the Stan Musial World Series begins tonight at Bailey Park with a 7 p.m. game at Nichols Field. On hand for the opener against Battle Creek’s city champion and host team. Behnke-Budweiser, will be the New Rochelle Robins froth New York. Fa;is who buy tickets from area Fel­ pausch Food Centers will receive a “base­ ball” dinner...hot dog. pop and chips. For a second straight year, the right field cookouts are also being held at Nichols Field. The rest of the schedule is to be played Friday: Houston, Texas’ Northwest Wild­ cats against Akron, Ohio’s Canton, Stal­ lions, 6 p.m. Nichols Field followed by 1992 and 1996 champion Lombard from Chicago, Illinois against Puerto Rico; and at 7 p.m. on Morrison Field Lansing. Michigan’s Michigan Education Associa­ tion takes on Bradenton, Florida’s The Baseball Academy Blue. Saturday, Felpausch Day offers games at ASSISTANT ACTIVITY DIRECTOR Full time position available for a CTRS, COTA, or person with a degree in Gerontology. 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LEGAL NOTICES Rita Pitts, Activity Director 616-945-2407 exL 610 Convenient "Pay as you drive" continuous plan! two games at 11 a.m., 2 p.m and 5 p.m., and a winner’s bracket meeting at 8 p.m. on Nichols. The day annually is filled with fun and prizes donated by the food supplier. Their generosity will again be on display Saturday. Tickets can be found at the Fel­ pausch stores or the ballparks. Sunday's elimination games are at 11 a.m.. 2 pun., 5 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., while the championship rounds are Monday at 5 p.m. and if necessary a winner-take-all tilt at 8 p.m. The final day of competition will be in C.O. Brown Stadium, crown jewel of Bailey Park's three baseball fields. Tickets are available at the gates. Season passes can also be purchased. The Stan Musial World Series is for amateurs aged 19 and older, and does include former Major League baseball players who have been re­ instated to amateur status. The Stan Musial. spaning 63 years, is the oldest amateur baseball tournament in the United States. It began under the auspices of the now American Amateur Baseball Congress and efforts of C.O. Brown who We are a 138 bed county-owned, skilled nursing facility. We offer excellent wages, benefits, and working condi­ tions. Send resume to or contact: Automobile Insurance That basketball venturewill will comeafafter Thu bls kelb«ll venture come the two complete their fall seasons al Maple Valley High where their father, Doug, now serves as the Lady Lions' Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made rn the conditions of a mortgage made by David J. Daniels and Diane M. Daniels, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Great Lakes National Bank Michigan as successor by merger and/or name change to Great Lakes Bancorp. Mort­ gagee. dated February 28. 1990. and recorded on March 2. 1990 m Liber 495. on Page 781. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY AND 95/100 dollars ($50,430 95). includ­ ing interest at 7 300% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change on March 1st of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 00 p m., on September 16. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN Barry County Michigan, and are described as Lot 4 of Finevrew Acres according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 52. Subject to easements and re­ strictions of record The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 32421a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated August 5. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph R' ad. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990707871 Cougars (9/9) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing tor the following Special use Permits. CASE NO. SP. 144B - Jackiyn 8. McClel­ land, (applicant); Wayne and Jacktyn McClel­ land, (property owners). LOCATION: At 3550 S Chariton Park Rd on the West side between Scott and Sager Rds. in Sec 35. Hastings Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (la., pet grooming salon). MEETING DATE: August 23. 1999 TIME: 7 30 p m PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court st. Hastings. Michigan Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commis­ sion members the week before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed to 616-948-4820 The special use application ts available tor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 pm (closed between 12-1 p.m ), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further in­ formation The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary teds or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 W Slate Street. Hast­ ings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 DebteeS Smith. Barry County Clerk (8H2) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 12. 1999 - Page 13 NIGHT MEETINGS, continued from page 1 of this is — it isn’t to get more people out like we tried before — to make it possible for that segment of our population here to participate in government... I have three jobs that I have to work daytimes. This is a burden for me.” County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said she currently has to attend both day and night meetings as a commissioner, and that all commissioners have to have flexible hours to hold office. "...There is no set 8 to 5 on this...," she said. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie said he believes it would be difficult for a commis­ sioner to serve on some of the committee assignments if the person could not attend daytime meetings. Herrington and MacKenzie both serve as the county’s representatives on the Mental Health Board, and MacKenzie said. "We pretty much have to be out there when the Mental Health Department is operating so we can interact with department heads and staff. The same applies to the Health De­ partment Board, he said. With committee work, commissioners are in contact with auditors, attorneys and officials in Lansing, MacKenzie said. "It would be difficult for us to have that mean­ ingful interaction with other people if we were meeting in the evening hours, at least on the committee level and some of these boards," he added. Also, things just come up that involve daytime involvement. "I think it would be difficult to do every­ thing at night... I think a lot of the board's other activities really require us to meet at a time when the rest of the world is work­ ing,” MacKenzie said. Commissioner Clare Tripp, whose first term on the County Board began in Jan­ uary, said after the meeting, that serving on the County Board has "been an eye opener” for her regarding the amount of time it takes to serve as a commissioner. "There are a lot of evening meetings, day meetings, eight o'clock in the morning meetings. My schedule is full and it is busy," she said. Besides attending regular board meetings and assigned committee meetings, there arc more than two dozen other boards and commissions that require representation by county commissioners. Those responsibili­ ties are doled out by the chairman and in­ clude serving on the County/City Airport Board, Barry/Eato.i Board of Health, Com­ munity Corrections Advisory Committee, Transportation Board, Judicial Council and the Department of Public Works Board to name a few. Some of those agencies meet in the daytime. Herrington asked if the County Board wanted to act on Fehscnfeld's suggestion that the board "go to the people and ask what they want” in an independent survey of the public. "There’s always merit in that," Bailey said. "Right now I think if you want to ask the people if they wanted people to run who could just attend night meetings for the next term, I think that's very unfair and unjust to any new commissioners who are coming in..." During public comment at the meeting, Fehsenfeld said he has heard comment that night meetings might affect some town­ ship officials* ability to attend County Board meetings because of conflicts with their own evening township meetings. However, Fehsenfeld said that there would only be one township that would be af­ fected and if that was a serious concern the County Board could change from meeting on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month to the first and third Thursdays of the month and avoid any possible conflict with township meetings. Jim Brown of Hastings said, during pub­ lic comment, he thought it would be a good idea for the county to follow suit with the townships and have night meet­ ings. The Assyria Township Board and those in attendance at the last meeting were in favor of night meetings, Herrington said. Township supervisors in Baltimore and Johnstown townships also favor night Meetings, he added. "Why? Because so many people cannot participate in government today," Herring­ ton said. In other business, this week, the board: • Heard a report from Jim Brown of the County Humane Society Board saying that the final legal details for the new animal shelter project are "going very, very well." He expects the final negotiations with the county's attorney to be completed soon. • Changed the date of its next regular meeting from Aug. 24 to Aug. 31 at 9:30 a.m. • Switched the date when the new animal control ordinance becomes effective, from July 27,-1999, to Jan. 1. 2000. Tripp, who chairs the Central Services Committee which oversees animal control operations, said the dale was changed to allow town­ ships more time to get the appropriate computer software. The county approved purchasing the software for any townships that don't already have it "to have better control over the dog account, licensing." • Heard from Jean Hammond who said the Thomapple Garden Club would like to du some plantings on the east side of the Courthouse Square. She said club represen­ tatives wanted to meet with the appropriate committee lo discuss the offer. Property and Facilities Committee Chairwoman Sandy James said she would put the item on the committee's next agenda. Read the BANNER every week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 23,1999, at 730 p.m. in the City Hall Coun­ cil Chambers on the Special Assessment Roll for construction of Pavlng/Curb & Gutter Improvements on that portion of West Blair Street from center line Church Street thence East 260 Feet to ex­ isting paving. This notice is given pursuant to Article X, of the Charter of the City of Hastings and Article III, Section 70-67 of the Hastings Code. Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or min­ utes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD or call relay services 1 -800-649-3777. Two hurt in rear-end accident A 50-year-old Dowling woman was hurt early Thursday when the car she was in was struck in the rear by a westbound pickup truck. According to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Kristine Campbell was waiting to make a left turn into a private drive on M-43 near Green Street when her 1994 Ford was struck by Gary Wiegand, 38, pf Battle Creek. Wiegand, who was nofhurt, was issued a citation for speeding. Campbell and Wiegand's passenger, Jennifer Wiegand, 14, were taken to Pennock Hospitai where they were treated and released. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk/Treasurer COLFAX 023 00 o 014*00 012 00 . 016 00 LEGAL ■___________________________________________ MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain Tnortgage made by Witham Woodson Brown W, unmarried, to Great Lakes National Bank. Michigan. A National Banking As­ sociation. Mortgagee dated Apnl 29. 1999. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, the State of Michigan, on May 11. 1999. as Document Number 1029365. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dale of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Fifty Nine Thou­ sand Eight Hundred Thirty Six and 80/100 Dollars ($59,836 80) plus late charges of Fifty Three and 44/100 Dollars ($53 44) minus an insurance credit of Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Four and 20/100 Doiivs ($13,234 20) And no suit or proceedings at .iw or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on September 23. 1999, at one o’clock in the af­ ternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ dosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 500/1000 (10 500%) percent per annum and all legal costs charges and expenses, including the attorney fees al­ lowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be pa*d by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown. County ot Barry, State of Michigan and described as: Begmmng at a point North 86 degrees East 450 feet from a point on the West line of Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Ipcated 800 feet South ot the West 1/4 post of said Section 21. thence North 86 degrees East 50 feet, thence South 04 degrees East 85 feet, thence South­ westerly about 60 5 feet to a* point South 04 de­ grees East 125 feet from the point of beginning Thence North 04 degrees West 125 feet to point of beginning Together with use of Lakeshore and Dnve to Main Road in common witn other own­ ers Tax I D No 08 -009-021-025-00 During the six months immediately following the sate, the property may be redeemed, unless de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MSA 27A 3241(1). in which case the redemption pe­ riod shall be 30 days Dated at Ann Arbor. Mchigan. August 3 1999 Elizabeth A Kiefer LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes National Bank. Michigan, mortgagee 401 East Liberty Ann Arbor Michigan 48104-2298 (734) 769-8300 X 5499 (8-26) Got a Story Idea? Give us a call at 945-9554 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage, made by CRAIG L IRISH AND WENDY L IRISH, husband and wife, whose address is 402 Kellogg Street. Nashville. Ml 49073-9764. as Mortgagor, to Union Bank ol Lake Odessa, a Michigan Banking Corporation of Lake Odessa. Michigan, as Mortgagee Dated September 23. 1991. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on October 8. 1991, m Uber 524 of Mortgages on Pages 751 on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice tor principal and interest, the sum of: Thirty-two Thousand Four Hundred and Eight Dollars and Eighty-five cents ($32,408 85) with interest at the rate of 8 75% And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue ol the Power of Sale con­ tained in said Mortgages, and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the above said Mortgages, win be foreclosed by a sale of the parcel of the premises therein de­ scribed. or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, County of Barry. Michi­ gan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on lhe 8th day of September. 1999, at 1 00 pm. Eastern Standard Time, of said day and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgages, together with interest payable at the rate of 10.75%, together with late fees, legal costs, attorneys fees and also any taxes and in­ surance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; which said premises are desenbed in said Mortgage, as follows, to-wit A parcel of land in the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Described as commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along the North line of said Section 36 a distance of 1014 79 feet, thence South 0? degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds East, at nght angles to said North Section kne. 193 20 feet to the Southeast­ erly line of Kellogg Street, thence South 34 de­ grees 52 minutes 31 second West, along said Kellogg Street. 141 14 feet to the true place of be­ ginning thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 182 46 feet, thence South 03 de­ grees 43 rmnutes 02 seconds West. 13.97 feet, thence North 88 degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds West. 104 89 feet; thence North 82 degrees 04 minutes 11 seconds West 77 45 feet, to the place of beginning PP# 51-002-000-400-00 The period of redemption will be one (1) year from date of sale Dated Ju»y 14. 1999 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA Mortgagee BY Timothy L Tromp (P41571) Attorney for Union Bank of Lake Odessa DRAFTED BY TIMOTHY L TROMP PC P41571 911 FOURTH AVENUE LAKE ODESSA Ml 48849 102(5) nmtrish (8-12) ...in need of quality printing? 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He was ordered to pay $ 1,000 court costs and $561 restitution and to spend two years attempted home invasion will spend six months in the Barry County Jail, Circuit Judge Janies Fisher ruled Thursday. Gabe Hull pleaded guilty to the lesser charge in exchange for first degree home invasion, a 20-year felony, being dis­ missed. on probation. "Mr. Hull has somewhat of a troubled past," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Xalifinal L/s HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-800-426­ 3085 Ext #1400 24hrs ( hild ( arc SWEET DREAMS DAYCARE has only 2 open­ ings available! Great location & huge yard. License 4DF080083942 765-3538. DEBBY MEPHAM’S “KIDSTOP" Childcare has I fulltime opening. Hours 7:15am4:00pm. M-F. Licenced owner, elementary teacher certified. pre­ school philosophy. Located in city of Hastings. Call 945-2671. 4 FH0800977. Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS­ TANT: MANPOWER fa cur­ rently seeking applicants for a high-level career position. Lo­ cal Insurance/Investment Ann seeking well-rounded person with background in many ar­ eas. Successful candidates will have some experience with: Investment plans, life and health insurance, financial skills, security background/license, and office automation skills. Applicants must be highly motivated, career ori< ntated, and possess good cus­ tomer relatic ns skills. This fa a full-time position with the pos­ sibility of permanent hire. Sal­ ary based on experience. Quali­ fied candidates need to contact MANPOWER OF HASTINGS today at948-3000. EOE. GENERAL OFFICE: MAN­ POWER is looking for quali­ fied candidates for a fast paced office. Must have excellent custorner service skills and the ability to work independently. Accepting payment, filing, an­ swering phones and greeting the public. Pay based on skills and experience. Interesled can­ didates should possess a re­ sume and contact MAN­ POWER OF HASTINGS 948­ 3000. EOE. CABINETRY/ CARPEN­ TER: Local company accept­ ing applications for a cabinet maker/ carpenter. Must read drafts and blue prints, and have experience in carpentry. Full­ time days. Temp to perm. Wages based on experience. For an interview call MAN­ POWER OF HASTINGS 948­ 3000 EOE. MANPOWER is recruiting plastic injection machine op­ erators for ATTWOOD CORP. A subsidiary of STEELCASE. Second and third shift positions are avail­ able. Call today for immediate consideration. MANPOWER OF HASTINGS 948-3000. EOE. AMWAY AND JC PENNY: MANPOWER is currently recruiting for these two well established companies. Good customer service and data en­ try skills a plus. Must be flex­ ible and very dependable, nights and weekends available. Interested candidates contact MANPOWER OF HASTINGS at 948-3000 EOE. EXPANDING COMPANY: MANPOWER has openings for an expanding Middleville company. Tool and Die experi­ ence helpful, but not necessary. Machine operators for 1st and 2nd shifts needed. Room for growth. Long term to perma­ nent position. Must be drug free and good work history. Qualified candidates can reg­ ister at the MANPOWER OF HASTINGS. Call today 948­ 3000. EOE.________________ CASE MANAGER POSI­ TION: This position provides the opportunity to work within a growing mental health agency to serve the developmentally dis­ abled and mentally ill popula­ tions. The position requires cre­ ativity and flexibility as well as the ability to function in a team atmosphere. Applicant must pos­ sess a bachleors degree in hu­ man services (i.e. social work, psychology). Responsibilities include outreach, referral, coun­ seling, and maintenance of records. A car is required. Send resume to Barry County Com­ munity Mental Health Services 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan49058. No phone calls. EOE Help W‘a lilt'd HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St., Freeport, M1EOE AUTO CLEAN-UP PERSON: Wash, Detail, Prep. Join the ser­ vice team at Hastings Chrysler Superstore. Full time, benefits, top pay for top performer. Call 945-9383 or stop by Chrysler Superstore, 1455 State St., in Hastings.___________________ MEDICAL FIRST RE­ SPONDER, night medical of­ ficer/eveni ng coordinator. Clear Lake Camp, school year, week­ ends. days. & summers free; $15,000 plus, excellent benefits package, starts August 30. Re sumeto Director, OEC, 10160S. M-37. Dowling. MI. 49050. Fax 721-1071 phone 721-8161. NEED MATURE INDI­ VIDUAL LOOKING FOR LONG TERM EMPLOY­ MENT: needs to be aggressive learner, capable of working with hand power tools. 517-852-9743, 29 PEOPLE WANTED TO GET PAID $$ to lose up to 30ibs in the next 30 days. Natu­ ral. guaranteed. Call: 616-248APRENTICE/ UPGRADES: 1st & 2nd shift. Excellent ben­ efits and wages. Direct Tooling Group. 131, 100th Street area. 877-0540___________________ C A C MACHINEST/ GEN­ ERAL MACHINEST: 1st & 2nd shift Tool & die related. Excellent benefits and wages. 131. 100th Street area. Direct Tooling Group 877-0540 \li\cellancoii\ Feel and look your best with Dr. Earl Mindell's The Vitamin Bible" Products. FREE catalog 800-365-4608 Kminew Service^ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888. out." HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES". HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS. FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093. <iarai*t Salt SALE: Low prices. 1085 Wall Lake Dr., Saturday & Sunday. BABY CLOTHES and lots more. Aug. 17th & 18th, 10­ 5pm. 5O5S. Park. NEW BEGINNINGS: A FOS­ TER AND ADOPTIVE PAR­ ENT SUPPORT GROUP is holding its annual garage sale Friday. August 20th through Sun­ day. August 22nd.. 9am-7pm. at 414 W. Mill Street. Hastings. We would once again thank the community for their overwhelm­ ing support in making our sale last year a success and would again ask the Bany County Com­ munity to help support our ef­ forts by requesting donated cloth­ ing and sellable items for this event. Please contact 948-3079 (ask for Kris) or 945-3585 (ask for Cheryl) for further informa­ tion for dropping off your do­ nated items. All proceeds go to the support of Christmas gifts for all Barry County Foster and Adopted Children.__________ NEW 2 BEDROOM APART­ BACKTOSCHOOLCLOTH­ ING Boys & girls, infants and adults, plus misc. items. Aug. 12th A 13th, 9-? 736 W. Green St._________________________ MENT in downtown Nashville. $450 a month ♦ $500 security deposit, includes: water, sewer & garbage, references required. NO PETS! 945-5005, evening 948-2691 2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Little Tykes toys, exercise equip­ ment. summer-winter clothes (in­ fant-adult). coffee table. & much more. Thursday 9-6pm, & Fri­ day^ 1306 S. Church. / or Sale HUGE YARD SALE: New items added daily. 8/11-8/14/ 99, 919 E. Railroad. I ill- Kt III BEANIE BABIES & CRAFT SALE Sat . Aug. 14. !2-3:30pra. Mainstreet Savings Bank, 629 W. State St., Hastings. Rear en­ trance. 616-758-4440. htwn A (andcil WATER GARDENING Wa­ ter Lilies and Lotus, Aquatic plants. Goldfish and Koi. liners, pumps, filters. Apo!'s Landscap­ ing Co. 9340 Kalamazoo. Caledonia. 616-698-1030 FOR SALE: Swisher Trail mower, lO.Shp motor, 44" cut $650.948-9035. \iiliipit-\ IONIA ANTIQUE MARKET, Ionia Fairgrounds. M-66 North of 1-96. Sunday. August 22nd. 8­ 4pm. Admission $2.50. Informa­ tion 616-874-6928. Wanted WANTED Outside wood fur­ nace, new or used. 945-4505. ('lHIIIIHIIlit\ \tllift HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement quick clos­ ings. Call 7 dc/s/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-BOO611-3766. I nr Sale \ulo *79 CADILLAC: 4dr.. runs good, dependable, $600 OBO. 852-2210 1990CHEVY LUMINA $2200. 616-758-3230. FOR SALE: 1996 CHEVROLET EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2^-71. BLACK WITH GREY INTERIOR-LOADED. OF­ FERS HEAVY DUTY TOW­ ING PACKAGE, COVER ON BACK PLUS BED LINER. LOW MILES. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE. PHONE: 945­ 9747.______________________ 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White, power windows, power locks. 6 changer cd player, towing package, well maintained, in great condition inside & out. $ 15.500 OBO. 948­ 0502 Kuzava. "This was a stupid thing he did and he does appear to have some remorse and some understanding of what he's done." Kuzava said Hull has little direction and sugges*ed that he be allowed to be released from jail for the purpose of attending a Teen Challenge program, a request granted by Fisher. "With respect to HYTA (Holmes Youth­ ful Trainee Act Status), I don't believe he is someone that was intended for since he does have two larceny in a building and a criminal sexual conduct in his history," said Kuzava. "I think he's been given a chance in the past." Defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, however, asked that Hull be allowed to have the chance keep the felony off his record through the HYTA terms of proba­ tion. "I think he's a troubled individual and if the court grants HYTA, he could succeed," said McNeill. "He's been apologetic, though he hasn't been able to explain his actions." "I’m not going to grant HYTA in light of the crimes he's committed as an adult and as a juvenile," said Fisher. To Hull, Fisher said: "This is a serious offense. I hope you straighten yourself Kcal I \late BEAUTIFUL LAND FOR SALE: 8 or more acres on Plowshares farm. Hope town­ ship, wooded home sites, fake view. 616-623-8321__________ TORCH LAKE: Affordable average 20 miles East o(Traverse City. 2 acres, asphalt road, elec­ tric. beautiful views, minutes frompublic lake access. $44.900. 10% down, $250 per mo. bal­ ance on 11% land contract. KALKASKA (28 MILES WEST OFF H5 GRAYLING). 5 & 10 acres of mature Blue Spruce Pine & Maple hardwoods. Minutes from the Manistee River 6 thousands of acres of the Pere Marquette State Forest! Year round road w/electric, $i 4,900. Great Lakes Land Company, 231-331-4227. www.grcatlakcsland.com FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR $0 DOWN! Gov’t A Bank Repos being sold Now! Financing available! Local list­ ings. I-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. Mobile fhoiit \ ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604.__________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you men­ tion this ad 1-800-672-9604, REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604.__________________ ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes. 1-800-968-7376. 2 BDRM MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: on installment contract. 10% down in Barry’s Resort. Cost of home. $23,900. Call for details. 945-4645 or 945­ 0943 In other recent court business: • Ju.-k Dominic Petrucci, 38, of Hastings will be tried on two counts of first degree and one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct, it was determined at a pre­ trial conference Thursday. Petrucci is accused of having oral sex with and improperly touching an 8-year-old former Hastings girl and of showing the girl pornographic movies between February and November of 1998 in Hastings. Petrucci, who has no known prior con­ victions, could be tried on the charges on Monday, Oct. 4, if the schedule allows. If not, the trial will be held Monday, Oct. 18. Defense attorney David Gilbert said he expect the trial to last for two days. If convicted, he could spend a maximum penalty of life in prison. He is currently being held in the Barry County Jail on Nashville convenience store June 16 and took two, six-packs of beer which, when confronted by a clerk, he relumed. "Mr. Tobias appears to have a lot of po­ tential but he also has problems with impulsivity," said Kuzava. "He’s going to need to learn to curb that if he's going to realize the potential he has." "What I did was idiocy on my part," he said. "1 know that and I apologize for my mistake.** He was also ordered to pay $600 court costs and lo attend the AIM program with Barry County Substance Abuse. "My goal is to run him out of jail time so when he violates probation again, he will go to prison," Kuzava said. Betts was convicted of violating proba­ tion by failing to report to his probation agent, by failing to pay fines and costs and by failing to maintain gainful employment between May and June of this year. "I hope you don't end up in a situation where I have to reunite you with your friend. Buddy Dietzel," said Fisher. • Jason Betts, 20, of Nashville, was sen­ tenced to one year in jail with credit for 160 days served on his conviction of vio­ lating the probation he was serving for a previous breaking and entering conviction. "Mr. Betts has been given a number of breaks," said Kuzava. "He received one substantial break in our county on at least one occasion. He then committed one crime in prison after he was sent there by this court and he's committed a number of offenses here. I don't believe he should be given one more opportunity." Kuzava said Betts has done nothing to comply with the terms of probation. James "Buddy" Dietzel, 19, of Nashville, was sentenced to prison Feb. 5, 1998 for his role in a break-in of a home in the 1000 block of Clark Road in Castleton Township Sept. 26. Dietzel, convicted of being a habitual of­ fender and second degree home invasion by pleading guilty Jan. 14, will serve four to 22 years in prison. "You can work like the rest of us or you can pay back people you stole from or you can go to prison," Fisher told Betts Thurs­ day. Betts was granted work release and was continued on probation. POLICE BEAT NASHVILLE - A 27-year-old Nashville mu MX crystal methamphetamine is in the Barry County Aug. 18 preram on four felony charges, accordin $10,000 bond. • Rodney Allen Franks, 18, of Delton, stood mute to six counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct with a boy under the age of 13. A not guilty plea was entered on his be­ half at his arraignment and an Aug. 26 pre­ trial hearing was scheduled. He is accused of having anal sex with the victim in Hope Township between Febru­ ary of 1998 and April of 1999. If convicted, he could spend a maximum of life in prison on each count He is currently being held in the Barry County Jail on $25,000 bond. • Lawrence Gibbs, 44, of Holt was ar­ raigned on one count of third degree crimi­ JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A 26-y« serivurly tan Aug. 4 when the uSknowa dri of him oo Banfield Road near Hickory Road The driver of the track fled the acene and tad not none forward Rhodes was taken to Community Hospital in Battle Creek, ’ admitted and then released two days taer. nal sexual conduct, using force or coercion, with a male victim in Maple Grove Town­ ship between May 1, 1996 and Sept. 1, 1996. Gibbs stood mute to the charge and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. A pretrial hearing was scheduled to take place Aug. 26 at 8:15 a.m. He is currently free on a $25,000 per­ sonal recognizance bond. If convicted, he could spend a maximum of 15 years in prison. • Brian Elwen, 16, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to stealing his mother's car on July 8 in Hastings by taking her keys without her permission. He also pleaded guilty to violating his probation by committing the offense. He will be sentenced on the convictions on Sept. 9. • Benjamin Smith, 19, of Hastings, was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 231 days served on his conviction of vio­ lating the probation he is serving for re­ ceiving and concealing stolen property. "Mr. Smith has an extensive criminal history and extensive juvenile history." said Kuzava. "He wasn't successful at all as evidenced by his appearance here. Mr. Smith deserves to be sent to prison. My intent is to run him out of jail time so the court will have very little choice than to send him to prison the next time he gets into trouble." McNeill told the court that Smith has otherwise been successful on probation. "He is aware of what will happen to him in prison," said McNeill. "I'm totally responsible for this situa­ tion," said Smith. "I could have avoided all this and stopped relying or. the answers of other people. I should have been going to my probation officer for advice, instead." "You certainly aren't in a good situa­ tion," said Fisher. "If I were in your shoes and didn't want to go to prison, fd do ev­ erything I could to avoid it. You'd better start acting like you mean what you say." • Benjamin Tobias, 19, of Nashville, pleaded guilty to attempted larceny in a building and was sentenced to 30 days in The was lodged in the Barry County Jail on $75 bond. She and three passengers, who were found to have an open tattle of Jack ! ere cited for having open intoxicants inside the vehicle. 12-year-old OK after BB gunsh JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A 12-year-old Dowling girl was taken to Hospital Aug. 6 after she suffered a BB gun static the chest, according to the Ha: Post of the Michigan State Police. Injuries were minor and the shooting, which occurred in the 10.000 block of I M-37. has been ruled an accident No other information was available at press time Wednesday. Items stolen from State Tech site PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Several hundred dollars worth of lumber, a televiaion set. tools and a refrigerator were taken from the construction site of apartments at the Michigan Career and Technical Institute on Pine Lake Road Aug. 6 and Aug. 9. according to Police Chief Larry Gentry. Gentry said the lumber was discovered missing Aug. 6 and the other itemt turned up missing Aug. 9. Police have no suspects and the incidents remain under investigation. Police examine break-in of eatery FREEPORT - More than $700 cash was taken Aug. 7 during a break-in of Rid Coffee Shop in Freeport, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michi jail with credit for two days served. Slate Police. Police said the break-in occurred sometime between Aug. 6 at 9:30 p.m. and Au He was also ordered to spend one year on probation on the conviction. Tobias entered a walk-in cooler at a at 5:30 a.m. Police have no suspects and the incident remains under investigation. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 12. 1999 - Page 15 Burglary suspect captured in Crooked Lake after foot chase by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Police investigating the Aug. 2 burglary of the Delton Short Stop convenience store found themselves all wet Thursday, but they believe they "got their man." After a suspect fled on foot and led nearly a dozen officers on a search that ended 2 1/2 hours later, the man was pulled from Upper Crooked Lake. Peter Jon Shafer. 19, of Delton, apparently was swimming toward an island when officers, using boats belonging to some South Shore Drive residents, caught up to him, according to Sgt. Steve Harper of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The incident began at about 2 p.m. when police, acting on a tip. went to an East Shore Drive residence to question Shafer and Zachary Andrew Zuydwegt. 18. of Delton, about the burglary in which lottery tickets, cigarettes and alcohol were taken. "Our officers had gone to the house to conduct questioning and he went out the back." said Harper. Shafer initially entered a marshy area behind Delton Kellogg High School, where the search began. "He went all over," said Harper. "We had reported sightings from people at the gas station who saw him walking across a field next to Sprague Road. We had a dog running and we stayed with him." Harper said the reported sightings were getting closer together and narrowed Shafer's location to near South Shore Drive. "Then, we saw him walking down South Shore and chased him down across the street where he managed to take his clothes and his boots off and jump into the water," Harper said. Officers borrowed boats from residents and surrounded Shafer xs he swam. Troopers Bill Arndt and Aaron Stecnsmx along with Trooper Lane Booms of the Wayland State Police Post, jumped into the waler to capture Shafer. Harper said. "It was a team effort." said Harper. "The guys did a good job." Helping in the chase were Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik and Prairieville Police Chief Larry Gentry. Arndt said the items taken from the Short Stop, along with items taken from at least four area motor vehicle larcenies, were found inside the residence. Zuydwegt hai not been located yet and police ask that anyone with information about his whereabouts call the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police at (616) 948-8283 or Silent Observer at 1-8OO-3IO9031. Zuydwegt is described as six feet tall, 180 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. He has been spotted in the Delton, Plainwell and Richland areas. Shafer has been charged with breaking and entering, conspiracy, larceny in a building, resisting and obstructing police, receiving and concealing stolen property and being a habitual offender. Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik is also requesting a! least three counts of receiving and concealing stolen property against Shafer in connection with the motor vehicle larcenies. Kik said at least four unlocked cars were entered and items were stolen in Barry Township over the last month. "They took things like sunglasses. Police apprehend burglary suspect Peter Jon Shafer Thursday in Upper Crooked Lalte after a chase that lasted 2 1/2-hours and involved up to a dozen police officers. From compact discs, a purse, portable compact disc players? said Kit "They didn’t really taken anything that was tied down. Anything that was not attached was taken." left are Trooper Bill Arndt. Shafer, Trooper Brad Martin and Det. Sgt. Lou Quinn of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Also stolen were driver’s licenses and Social Security cards. Kik said 75 percent of the property was recovered at the East Shore Drive residence Hastings man charged in traffic accident death by Shelly Sulser •Staff Writer A 22-year-old Hastings man is facing a maximum possible penalty of 15 years in prison for the death of Robby Oke, 20, of Rockford, in an accident early Saturday in Carlton Township. The accused, Ronald Rose of Hastings, registered .14 percent on a preliminary breath test for alcohol. A person is consid­ ered impaired at .08. According to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police^ Rose was driving a truck on Barber Road just north of M-43 at about 2:29 a.m. Aug. 7 in which Oke and Peter Jon Shafer of Delton is handcuffed after he led police on a lengthy foot chase in Delton Thursday. Citizens provided watercraft to assist in pulling Shafer from Upper Crooked Lake. LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 99-22607-NC In the matter Of MILDREN JOAN CHASE AKA MILDRED TERPSTRA NOTICE: A hearing win be held on Wednesday. Sept 1. 1999 at 9;15 am. in the probate court­ room. Hastings Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition for change of name uf MILDRED JOAN CHASE AKA MILDRED JOAN TERPSTRA to MILDRED JOAN CHASE This change of name is not sought for fraudulent in­ tent. Date Aug 6. 1999 Mildred Chase 11617 Marsh Rd Shelbyville Ml 49344 (8/12) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Robert A. Tremain and Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Defa- has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GER­ ALD E. WALLACE AND SELMA J WALLACE. HUSBAND AND WIFE TO EOUICREDIT COR­ PORATION OF Ml. Mortgagee, dated November 3,1994, and recorded on November 22. 1994. in Liber 619. on page 488. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment to BANK OF AMERICA ILLINOIS. TRUSTEE U/A DATED 12/1/94, by an assignment dated Novem­ ber 4. 1994. and recorded on February 16, 1995. in Liber 625. on page 48. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage lhere is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of thirty nine thousand nine hundred seventy three and 71/100 Dollars ($39,973.71). including interest at 12.050% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgaged and the statute m such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, a! tt>e Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings Ml. at 1 00 pm on September 9. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan and are described as LOT 1209 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption period Shaw be 30 days from the date ot such sale DATED August 5. 1999 BANK OF AMERICAN ILLINOIS. TRUSTEE U/A DATED 12/1)94 Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremam & Associates PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (9/2) Give someone who’s moved away...a GIFT of Keeping In Touch! Give a Banner Subscription. Call 945-9554. a third male were px*Wger., "They’d apparently been out drinking and were looking for a two track," said Sgt. Steve Harper. "They had started doing some doughnuts when the truck rolled over. None of them were wearing seal belts." Oke. seated on the far right side, was par­ tially ejected from the vehicle and the truck landed on top of him. He was pronounced dead al the scene. Rose and the other passenger, whose name has not been released, were not hurt. Rose was arraigned Monday on one felony count of operating under the influ­ ence of alcohol, causing death. He is free on a $2,500. 10 percent bond awaiting a preliminary examination on the charge Aug. 18 at 9 a.m. in Barry County’s 56-1 District Court. Oke, who was buried Tuesday in Rock­ ford, worked with is father, Ralph Oke. at the Rockford Tire Store and was a 1997 graduate of Rockford High School. He reportedly loved working on cars,,in-, „ ,, eluding his own 1980 Camaro. Advertise in the BANNER Classifieds! Call 945-9554 Part-Time Receptionist for the YMCA of Barry County 10-15 Hours Per Week BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER and about half of the items were not in working order. Shafer is being held in the Barry County Jail on $25,000 bond awaiting an Aug. 18 preliminary examination. ...in need of QUALITY .PRINTING? Let us give you a quote. J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan NOTICE THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office 3rd floor. Courthouse. Hastings. Ml and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Friday. August 27. 1999 Knowledge ot computers (Microsoft Work*. Microsoft Word). Knowledge of general office equipment (copier, facsimile. 2 line telephone, answering machine). Responsibilities indude dealing with the public at the front desk and on the telephone, receipting, hltng, and copying. Must be flexible, well organized and seff-motivated. Ballot Pointe Lyrical Send resume to YMCA of Barry County by August 23,1999 P.O. Box 252, Hastings, MI 49058 1-800-310-9031 Hip Hop REWARDS REPORT CRIME NOTICE THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL ACCEPT APPUCATIONS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE SOLID WASTE OVER­ HELP US HELP OTHERS Attend our nursing assistant class in air conditioning and secure your health care career for the future. The residents here always appreciate new faces and friendships, as well as caring, gentle hands and hearts. The next class will be held August 16th through the 23rd. Starting wage is S8.11 per hour with excellent benefits available. Class is not held on the weekends. Applv for this opportunity in person before August 11 th.'1999. cQibrnapple & SIGHT COMMITTEE. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office 3rd floor. Courthouse. Hastings. Ml and must be returned by 5 00 p m on Friday. August 27. 1999 Low or $0 Down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 Fall Registration 115 N Main St - Woodland, Ml Tuesday August 17 1: 00-3:00 and 5:00-8:00PM Wednesday Ausust 18 1:00-3:00 and 5:00-8:00PM (616) 374-7991 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS FORECLOSED HOMES Gymnastics New Student Orientation Friday, August 20 Elementary School - 9:00 a.m. Middle School - 10:00 a.m. High School - 11:00 a.m. The onentadon is designed for new students and their parents to leam more about Delton Kellogg Schools. EOE ^Hi^nswe^alH616)367-470^j" CENA QUALITY CARE PROVIDER MICHIGAN’S LARGEST PROVIDER OF LONG TERM CARE TENDERCARE HASTINGS IS LEADING THE WAY TO THE FUTURE. COME JOIN OUR FAMILY. OUR CENA RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: NON-CERTIFIED (CENA STUDENTS)...$9.00 EXPERIENCED CENA...$10.00 WE HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE. OUR TEAM MAKES THE DIFFERENCE AND OUR RESIDENTS GET THE CARE THEY DESERVE. JOIN US FOR A JOB YOU'LL NEVER LEAVE! APPLY IN PERSON AT: TENDERCARE HASTINGS ■ ■ 240 E. NORTH STREET HASTINGS, MI 49058 (616) 945-9564 YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE! �Page 16 - The Hasltngs Banner - Thursday. August 12. 1999 Freeport girl hurt in collision with tree by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS ADDRESS LISTERS are needed in Barry county to generate address lists ot designated housing units to develop the mailing lists for Census 2000. Address Listers will be paid $10 00 per hour plus $.325 cents per mile while on official business TO QUALIFY: ■ Take written test of basic skills • 18 yrs of age or older (16 or 17 yr olds with High School diploma or equivalent) • Must have an automobile and telephone • Be available days, evenings, and wknds To be scheduled tor testing, please call .517-272-2500 THE CENSUS BUREAU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Shelly took a shower and had something to eat be­ fore the fire department was toned out.” Martin said troopers are trying to deter­ mine how long Washbum may have been in the car before the accident was discov­ ered. Rescuers at the scene said Washbum was consious and alert when they arrived and continued to talk with paramedics as fire­ fighters from Thomapple Township Emer­ gency Services and Freeport Fire Department and First Responders worked to free her from the wreckage. Firemen initially attempted to free her through the roof but because her legs were trapped, were unsuccessful. A hole cut into the floor allowed firemen to dislodge her legs, resulting in her being freed through the roof. Washbum’s condition then deteriorated, said police, who reported she had twice stopped breathing before being placed on Aeromed's Medivac helicopter. It is not known whether a seat belt was used or if alcohol was a factor, according to bankment. The car hit several small trees, then be­ gan to roll onto the driver's side when it collided with a larger tree and came to rest on its left side facing east, said Trooper Jim Hegel of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Police believe the accident may not have been reported until some time after the crash. "The muffler was cold when they (rescuers) got here." said Trooper Brad Mar­ tin at the scene. "We have one witness, who said she passed her on the road on her way home from work. She said she went home. CASSETTE CRUISE, AUTO, ROWS? LOCKS $ODOWN, $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT *219* troopers. The accident remains under investigation. 1999 OLDS SILHOUETTE GLS LEAHS. MEMORY SEAT, TRAILER PACKAGE, STffi?NGWHffi. RADIO CONTROLS AND MUCH MOK. LEASE NOW FOR •PLUS TAX 12,000 MW? *329* •PIUS TAX. 12.000 MWR SI .499 DOWN Dreisbach I ' Freeport and Thomapple Township first responders and firefighters combine efforts to save 15-year-old Laci Kae Washbum after she was critically injured in a single-car crash on Parmalee Road near Harris Creek Road Tuesday. r 1999 OLDS BRAVADAAWD <^ 1999 OLDS ALE10GX COUPE LEASE NOW FOR Sulser Staff Writer A 15-year-old Freeport girl is listed in critical condition at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, where she was taken by he­ ’ :copter Tuesday after a one-car accident in Thomapple Township. Laci Kae Washbum apparently was driv­ ing west on Parmalee Road at about 12:15 p.m. when she lost control of the vehicle, which then crossed the center line, ran off the roadway to the right and down an em­ Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vhbe Excising Yout ExpfcunoNS s a Fahly Tmohon. ' ONLYAFEWLEFTI CASSETTE, CD. TOW PACKAGE, LEATHER, RAI POWER, UST WAS $29,425 *2,500 REBATE GMS NOW 3 •PIUS IAX. mu » UCENSt ■HC DREISBACH. NEW CAR MGR ./PRE SIDE NT DON GENTRY. USED CAR MGR. DAVE WALLEY. BUSINESS MGR. GLENN WAGER. SALES CHRIS SILVERMAN. SALES • DENISE PAPP. SALES can (616) 948-8000 Today or ton free 1 <888-494-5539 SA1EJHQURS: Mon & Wed until 8 Tues, Thurs, Fri until 6 Saturday until 3 SBMCE HOURS: Mon & Wed 8-7 Tues, Thurs & Fri 8-5 Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 Norm Michigan Avenue, Hastings 11997 CHEVY 1500 HD EXT. CAB 4X4 350 V8SKVKADO UKENEWNSDE&OUT 11995 DODGE RAM 4X4 1997 CHEVY '1500 EXT 4X4 1997 DODGE 1500 4X4 V-8, AUTO, AIR, 454 V-8 19,000 MUS 32,000 MUS, IT LARAME 1 OWNER, RffiUCED *23,995 *17,995 11997 GMC 11995 GMC 1500 SUBURBAN 4X4 KXTCABZ71 1999 OLDS ALERO 4X4, 350. LOADED TEAL & SILVER 4,000 MUS, 4 DOOR. AUTO, AR. M0KI DUALA/C, CD, LOADED 11997 CHEVY CONVERSION VAN LOADS), LOADED. LOADED! 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Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 hashn^ PUBLIC t-'B**1’ 3 > J’ Hastings ANNER THURSDAY, AUGUST 19,1999 VOLUME 146, NO. 33 PRICE 5tf News Four mosquitoes Briefs: found with EEE Red Cross blood drive is Aug. 25 The American Red Croat of Weal Central Michigan will have a blood drive from I to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the Hastings Moose Ardie Baum, local blood drive chairwoman, said die goal will be 100 pints. ' Baum said there is an acute shortage of blood in Michigan and nationwide, so she hopes prospective donors make aa extra effort to attend the drive. "The response was great at our emergency drive July 27.* she said. *We bad a total of 60 pints and netted 57. We really appreciated the support A drive Aug. 10 at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville raised 32 pints. Members of the Moose Lodge and Kiwanis Club will share volunteer servieae on Aug. 25. Anyone w ho is al least 17 years old, weighs al least 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and has not given blood within 56 days of the date of die drive is eligible to contribute. The next Hastings blood bank will not be held until sometime in October, but there will be drives in Delton on Tuesday, Sept. 7. and in Middleville on Tuesday. Sept 14. by Mary Warner Staff Writer As many as four out of 13 mosquitoes captured near Keyes Road in Assyria Township Aug. 8 have tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), accord­ ing to John Texter of the Bany/Eaton Dis­ trict Health Department. The mosquitoes were captured near a site where a horse died of EEE July 30. EEE. commonly called "sleeping sick­ ness," is caused by a virus that can infect the central nervous system. The disease kills a majority of the horses that contract it and kills 50 percent of humans whose central nervous systems arc infected. (Some humans who contract the disease do not have any symptoms at all or jusi have flu­ like symptoms.) The Assyria Township horse death was the first such incident in Michigan this year due to EEE. Texter, an environmental health special­ ist, said the mosquito testing lab is wait­ ing for the results of a second test to con­ firm the first results. If the second test con­ firms the first, he said, the public will probably receive a second alert that FEE is on the loose and can be dangerous. Since the horse died in Assyria Town­ ship, health departments across the state are advising people to try to avoid getting bit See EEE, cont. page 15 Kimberly Emelander. Barry County's first recipient of the state Family Independence Agency's Achiever of the Month Award, is flanked by Douglas Howard (left), state FIA director; and Ronald Decker, Barry and Eaton counties’ FIA director. Local woman lauded for escaping welfare COA to mark 25th Sept. 24 The dale of the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging's open bouse was repotted incorrectly in a Reminder headline this week. The dale will be Friday, Sept 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the agency's 25th anniverTwenty-five ycople who have been instrumental in the COA's success over the years will be honored during the ceremony. BIE luncheon will be Aug. 26 The 17th annual Business-IndustryEducation (BE) meeting, co-sponsored by the Hastings Area School System and die Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, win be at noon Thursday. Aug. 26. in the cafeteria of Hastings High School. All residents of the community are welcome to attend the annual event, which this year will feature a presenta­ tion by Debra Bailey, a senior work­ place performance consultant with Custer Office Environments in Grand Rapids. The annual BE meeting has served as the official 'school-community kickoff* of the new school year for the past 16 yean, and presents the oppor­ tunity for the community's residents and school staff members to focus on how to work together for the benefit of die community's young people. Luncheon will be served at the BE c>eeting, so the price of admission is $6 per person. Tickets can be pur­ chased al the door or in advance at the Hastings administration office, the high school office, the chamber of Commerce office. J-Ad Graphics, and WBCH Radio ■Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Pag? 2 John Texter of the Barry/Eaton District Health Department is shown with a device that makes dry ice, which Texter uses to catch mosquitoes. The mosquitoes are then tested for EEE. by Elaine Gilbert ' Aisistby EdiJfr Times were tough, especially without transportation, but a positive attitude, self­ motivation and help through the Barry County Family Independence Agency (FIA) have vaulted a Hastings woman from four years on the welfare system to indepen­ dence. Because of her extraordinary efforts to overcome employment barriers and free herself of public assistance. Kimberly Emelander has become the first in Barry County to earn the state FIA's Achiever of the Month Award. She received the honor for August from Michigan FIA Director Douglas E. Howard. The presentation was made Friday in the County Intermediate School District con­ ference room to celebrate Emelander's achievements of self-sufficiency and self­ improvement. Family, friends, FIA staff and officials, and others attended the ceremony, captured on film by Emelander's proud, young chil­ dren, who delighted the audience when they snapped photos of their mom. Emelander is a shining example that de­ termination and hard work can lead to suc­ cess, Howard said. "She has turned her life around and is a wonderful role model for her children," he said. When Emelander entered the welfare sys­ tem in 1995, she did not have a high school diploma or General Educational De­ velopment (GED) certificate. She also had two other major hurdles to conquer — a lack of work experience and no transporta­ tion. Today, she has a GED, reliable trans­ portation and a permanent job with benefits at Lowcli' Engintenaf. where she recently received a raise. Emelander hopes to attend college in the future and earn a degree in accounting and computers. "Clearly, this is a case where Kimberly sets a fine example for others to follow," Howard said. "Her story does have potential to inspire others, to be both encouraging and motivating and show them success can happen if you simply take the steps and stay at it" One of the most difficult aspects of try­ ing to get off welfare was not having transportation, Emelander said during an in­ terview. Through flexibility in the state's current we!fare-to-work initiative, that problem was solved. FIA purchased a used car and car insurance for Emelander and paid for re­ pairs to make the vehicle safe. Getting off welfare was a gradual pro­ cess, exemplified in the classic one step, one day at a time philosophy. In the be­ ginning, Emelander even questioned why she had to spend lime doing some of the FIA-related requirements, but that ended when the pieces of the puzzle began to re­ veal a definite possibility of a new future. A native of Hudsonville, she lived in Grand Rapids for about nine years before moving to Barry County. "I noticed that I wasn't going nowhere," Emelander said during an interview. "My kids were getting older and starting to go to school. I heard that Thomapple Kellogg was rated in the top 10 of the school dis­ tricts so we came out here." See WOMAN, continued page 13 Barry one of the worst hit counties in the nation Rutland raps gypsy moth program’s ups and downs by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Though Algonquin Lake was one of the most successful spray areas in the coun­ ty's gypsy moth suppression program last spring, some bugs still need to be worked out of the billing process, according to Rutland Township Treasurer Blanche Munjoy. "We've received some very nice com­ ments about the spraying program but we've also received just as many nasty comments," said Munjoy at a regular meeting of the Rutland Township Board Aug. 11. "If we get involved with it again next year. I’d like us not to have to be involved in collecting for it." Munjoy said she received complaints from some residents who felt they should not be charged for the spray program. Other residents questioned why they were charged for acres sprayed that did not con­ tain trees. "I just want the county to do the billing for it next year because it is their program, yet I had to hear the com­ plaints," said Munjoy. Bony County Soil and Water Conserva­ tion District Gypsy Moth Coordinator Casey Harris said Barry County was the most infested county in the entire nation last year. According to Harris, the townships were billed for the total acres sprayed. The township’s role is to, in tum. bill the in­ dividual property owners and tum the to­ tal over to the county. In all. 1.176 acres were sprayed in Rut­ land Township this year for a total tab of $12,505. Broken down, the cost for residents is $9.56 per acre sprayed "If they had less than an acre, they were still billed for a full acre,” said Harris. Harris said some problems arose in Rutland when some parcels of property, owned by the same person, were assigned the same tax parcel number, though they were not adjacent to one another. Another glitch often occurs because tax rolls are constantly changing. "So, some of those parcels changed hands after the tax rolls were printed," said Harris. Munjoy added that though many resi­ dents called her to praise the program, others also implied they were in favor of the program, but did not want to pay for iL "Al least it (the billing procedure) was better this year," said Supervisor Bob Edwards. "No matter what you do, you’ll get criticism." The jury is still out on the county's to­ tal tree defoliation for 1999. The spray program’s goal was to keep the defolia­ tion to less than 40 percent this year, which was achieved around Algonquin Lake. "I’m waiting for the photos from the Michigan Department of Agriculture to see how bad we did (in defoliation) this year," said Harris. "I’m told it looks very bad from the air." See RUTLAND, continued page 2 * �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 19. 1999 Pierce Institute breaks ground for visitor center by Mary Warner Staff Writer A groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for a new visitor center and education building at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute was "a step toward the fulfillment of a dream," Dr. Gary Pierce, the institute's director, told those in attendance. Through the establishment of the Willard G. and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation it was the desire of his parents, Bill and Jessie • Pierce, to "return to the people of Barry and NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) surrounding counties some measure of the generosity they received from their neigh­ bors," Pierce said. His paren..*' dream, he said, included edu­ cation, protection of the environment, and a long-term gift to the community. "Thank you. Mom and Dad," he said. "Today we commit this spot, these build­ ings we are erecting, and these acres to your vision. And I can now see your vi­ sion. I see young adults, people from all beginnings, people of different ages, gath- Groups to visit next Showcase The Lonesome Moonlight Trio and Memory Lane will be featured at the Musicians' Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 The Lonesome Moonlight Trio, an acoustic trio from the Kai amazon area, perform*, traditional old-time music in a variety of styles, including blue­ grass. country, folk and gospel. They have played at numerous previous Showcase concerts and at the Cooper Cafe. Members of the group include Pat Mertaugh, Pete Humphries and Jim Cooper. Pictured with shovels (from left) are architect Jon Rambow of Slocum Associates; Pierce Foundation trustees Carl Schoessel, Kent Keller, and Hilary Snell; Foundation Opening the evening will be the dulcimer group, Memory Lane. They hail from all over Wat Michigan. Their instruments include dulcimers, guitar, mandolin and bass guitar. Members of the group include Stan Pierce. Dixie Stevens, Bill Trotsky, Teri Jacoby and Dick Jacoby. Sealing at the Showcase is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ar­ by's Restaurant is located at 911 W. State St. in Hastings. Non-partisan Nashville posts? Ute Nashville Village Council has started the process of making village elections non-partisan and to have the village clerk and tretBurer be appoinred i steps toward writing a proposed ordtncnce to begin the process. There are basically three steps. The first, which was approved at last week’s council meeting, will draft the changes to the village charter. The second step is a public hearing on the matter, the third is votir, on the change. If the new ordinance is adopted, can­ didates running fa village offices would no, have Io disclose party affili­ ation. Also, the village clerk and trea­ surer would not be elected as in the past, but rather appointed by the coun­ cil. b»'i mmI botelball garnet. hawshoes, chedrea's puna and a pig roast The dinner, which also will include chicken, will be served at 1 p.m. Those planning to attend are asked to-bring their own lawn chairs and beverages, an-l a dish to pass according to the first letter in their last ruunea. A through H are asked to bring desserts, I through Pare asked to bring munchies and Q through Z are asked to bring eovend dishes. Fa more information, call Robin Robbins H <616) 671-5255. Grant workshop set for Aug. 31 A Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs Region 15 mini­ grant workshop will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31. at Pish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The informal session, hosted by the Tbomapple Arts Council of Barry County, will be free and open to any Michigan non-profit organization, in­ stitution, school or local government unit. The workshop will cover the grant writing and grant application process, presenting perspectives from the gram writer and the grant reviewer. The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs awards mini-grants of up to 57,000 for local arts projects three times a year. The deadlines to apply for the next series of mini-grants are Oct. 8 this year and Feb. 11 and June 9 next year. The Arts Council of Greater Kala­ mazoo is the local regranling agency for Region 15. which includes Barry. Berrien. Cass. Kalamazoo. St. Joseph and VanBuren counties. Handout materials will be available at the workshop. Final 'Fridays' concert set The summer's final "Fridays al the Fountain" performance Aug. 20 will feature Hastings resident Doug Acker presenting a musical journey through early American history, up to and in­ cluding popular songs of today. The music will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse lawn, by the foun­ tain plaza in downtown Hastings. Acker grew up in Hastings and is a long time area musician. He is a printer and partner at Progressive Graphics. . He has played in many area bands and with a number of area musicians. His first dance band experience was with the Stan Pierce group. Since then he has played with Midwest, Grand Theft. Jump Street, Perpetual Motion, PG16 and the Hastings City Band. He is currently a member of Les Jazz and the Jefferson Street Jive. Hr can also be found as a member of the pit or­ chestra for the Maple Valley High School musicals and at the Revue, which is the community theater in Vermontville. Doug's wife. Norma Jean, a teacher, directs dramas an«i musicals at Maple Valley High School, is a member of the Tnomapple Arts Council anJ is the co-chair of the Fridays at the Fountain serie* with Kathleen Crane. “Fridays at the Fountain" is a free concert senes, sponsored by the city of Hastings and the Tbomapple Arts Council of Barry County. Those who attend Friday’s free concert may bring their lunch, lawn chairs and blankets. People may feel free to leave whenever they wish or stay the lull length of the concert. In case of rain, the concert will lake place at the Jefferson Street Gallery in Hastings. President Arion Elser, Foundation Vice President Joe Pierce, Rex Bell of Miller Davis Co., and Pierce Institute Director Dr. Gary Pierce. ering here on these acres, along these trails, in these forests and swamps, and in these soon-to-be classrooms. I see them going from here to their homes and communities. I sec them growing in love for the land and knowledge of its gifts. I sec them protect­ ing and nurturing plants and animals and the communities where they thrive. I sec your dream — which is now our dream. We arc here to promise that this vision will grow and rise up over this land. We are here to dedicate this place tu your pur­ pose. We are here to make a beginning." Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, located on 638 acres in Baltimore Township, was es­ tablished in November 1998 for the pur­ pose of environmental education. It offers programs for professionals, administrators, policy makers, college students, and the genera] public. In July, construction began on the insti­ tute's first building, a small laboratory and classroom. Tuesday's groundbreaking was for the institute's main structures. The visi­ tor center and adjacent education building will house classrooms, a library, computer lab, administrative offices, a dining area for guests, and an auditorium and meeting room capable of seating 250 people. Reno­ vation will begin soon on a farmhouse re­ cently purchased by the institute, which will provide living quarters for guests and visitors. "We will have — here on this land — a community for transient scholars, re­ searchers, and all who are interested in dedi­ cating a part of themselves to ecological science," Pierce said. One of those present at the groundbreak­ ing was Doug DeCamp, co-founder and CEO of Flexfab, Inc. "This (institute) wouldn't have been pos­ sible without Bill's partner for 30 years," Arion Elser, president of the Pierce foundation, said when introducing De­ Camp. "This philanthropy is a tribute to the American free enterprise system." (Pierce was co-founder of Flexfab.) DeCamp said that "as we begin the first phase of the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, we need to pause to say thank-you to Bill and Jessie for the gift they have given to Hastings, Barry County and the state of Michigan. All of us and our children for decades to come will be able to reap the benefits of this facility as it helps to teach us about our delicate ecological system and how we can preserve it. May we each strive to keep their dream alive by our individual commitments." RUTLAND, continued... year." "I don't expect Armageddon," said Har­ step down as chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, a post now be­ ing filled by Larry Haywood. Edwards has asked two individuals to consider filling the vacancy. "I'm recommending Monica Rappaport, who is very qualified,” said Edwards. "Another person I talked to hasn't gotten back to me yet." • The board received a paved road condi­ tion report from the Barry Comity Road Commission, reflecting a variety of work recommended for next year. Roads to be repaired include Heath, Irv­ ing, Rork, Mead, Cook, Hammond, Lakeview Drive, Iroquois Trail, streets al Algonquin Lake, Tanner Lake Road, Whitmore Road and Upton Road. Gun Lake Road alone will undergo 4.15 miles of paving from Shaw Road to Chief Noonday Road for a total cost of $146,650. The cost for all paved road repairs next year is estimated al $265,000 while gravel road work will cost $15,000 for a total of $280,000. • The board voted unanimously to spend $500 for an advertisement promot­ ing Rutland Charter Township to be in­ cluded in a new Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce brochure. "The ad will like give the history of the area here, talk about Kellogg Community College and the fair expo, etc.," said Ed­ wards. "I think it's a good investment. We couldn't afford to do an entire brochure of our own for that amount of money." James noted at the meeting that previ­ ous brochure distributed by the former Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, composed and printed by J-Ad Graphics, was very successful.. "It was outstanding layout and if this new one is anything like the quality of the last one, I think you'll be pleased with what you'll gel for $500," said James. The brochures will be available to the public at the Rutland Township Hall, at the Chamber office and area businesses. • The board also approved the first read­ ing of an ordinance to amend the zoning map to reflect the recent rezoning of 1250 Peets Road from agricultural to R-E rural estate. ’ • The board also agreed to return pro­ posed Ordinance No. 72 to the Planning and Zoning Commission to reconsider at the recommendation of citizen Roger Vilmont. The proposed ordinance would have al­ lowed for any open air business to operate in the township as a permitted use in C-3 zoned business districts. "That would allow a flea market in any C-3 zone," Vilmont pointed out. "That is •one open air business and 1 don't think any of us want that." Vilmont added that a business applying for a special use permit could be reviewed at a special use hearing. "I lend to be in agreement with that," said Munjoy. The board has asked the commission to change <he wording to allow open air businesses as a special use instead. Hams said the deadline for property owners to sign up to be surveyed for next year's spray program is Sept. 1. She also stressed that residents who had their property slaved last year will be au­ tocratically sur^erfto'dctcrminc whctlvr they must be sprayed again in May 200^. "New call-ins need to be made by Sept. 1 so I can survey them, too," she said. Surveys consist of Harris visiting each registered resident to count egg masses and to determine if the property meets the criteria required to be included in the spray program. "Last year, we had 2,500 call in by Sept. I," said Harris. "This year, we're getting call-ins from new areas like Barry, Hope and Carlton townships." Barry and Hope were not sprayed last year. One block of Carlton was sprayed. At the meeting last week, Barry County Commissioner Sandy James praised the success of the 1999 program on Algonquin Lake. "One man said it was the best $10 he ever spent," said James. "I feel we have to do the program again next year," said Pat Sharp of the Algo­ nquin Lake Association. "Maybe, the next two years. I think if we step back next year and don't spray, well being tak­ ing a stqp or two backward." Sharp said he feared that if the town­ ship were to opt out of the program in 2000, "it sounds like Armageddon next ris, adding that the caterpillars do. how­ ever. move about one mile per year on their own. With the help of automobiles and other transportation, however, they can move upwards of hundreds of miles, she said. Harris said suppression is an ongoing process. "Hopefully, we can get the infestation to decrease even more next year," said Harris. "This year did cause a great reduc­ tion, but it's going to take more than one year." Harris will be attending township meet­ ings at Rutland, Orangeville, Hope and Yankee Springs in September to provide information on the gypsy moth suppres­ sion spray program. In other business at last week's Rutland Township meeting: • Kathy Hansford, wife of Trustee Fin­ ley Hansford, was appointed to fill a seat on the Zoning Board of Appeals, left va­ cant by the resignation of John Scott. She will serve until 2002. Margaret Coleman was appointed chairperson. • Owen Jones was appointed to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Beverly Warren on the Planning and Zoning Commission. He will serve until 2002. • Township Trustee Marlin Walters was appointed township representative to the Planning and Zoning Commission. • John Cohoon has announced he will Charlton Park wins *339,000 grant Charlton Park Village, Museum and Recreation Area has been awarded a $339,000 state grant to renovate the park's existing museum and build a visitor's center/adminir.trative building near the park en­ trance. The award is one of the largest grants presented to some 29 institutions across Michigan as part of the Department of Management and Budget's arts, cultural and quality of life grants program. In all, some $7.3 million has been distributed this summer through the grants program to li­ braries, museums, theaters, orchestras and other cultural facilities in Michigan. The park was not expecting to receive such a large sum this year, according to Charlton Park Director Dr. Peter Forsberg. It was announced earlier this summer that the park would be given $ 150,000 this year and would receive additional money next year. Forsberg said he is "very excited" about the awarding of the total grant now. The museum renovation will include re­ moval of the gift shop and administrative offices on the museum's first floor and construction of additional first floor exhibit space. The museum expansion will "allow us to double the amount of artifacts we can display." Forsberg said. A large part of the museum's collection is in storage now because there is no room to display it. The new administrative building/visitor's center will give the museum an area in which to greet incoming school children, many of whom regularly visit the park to lour the historical village's 19th century buildings and participate in special park ac­ tivities, Forsberg said. "We’ll try to make it as glorious as pos­ sible," Forsberg said of the new visitor's center, which may be partially constructed of fieldstone and will contain a large open space to receive school groups and hold ex­ hibitions and receptions. Both the new building and the renovated museum "will enable us to broaden our educational pro­ grams," he said. "We can do things we've needed to do for years." Forsberg said the renovation and con­ struction work is a "large undertaking." Park personnel will do part of the construc­ tion themselves, he said, and subcontrac­ tors will be used for the rest. Donations from private industry will be sought to add finishing touches to the project. Forsberg said the park has been under­ funded by the slate in the past, and the commitment of "a significant amount of cultural resources to Barry County," means that The state has given its endorsement to the future of Chariton Park." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 19. 1999 - Page 3 No parade would be complete without the miniature Shriner cars zooming in. out and all about. Delton celebrates 26th annual Founders Weekend Throwing candy to outstretched arms was just part of the fun tor the kids who rode in the Pumpkin Lane parade entry . Photos by Nick Kacher This man attempts to cool off Paul Black, who nervously watches from the dunk tank. Grand Marshal Beulah Smith waves to the crowd as she is recognized for her many years of community service. The United States grand flag is led through the parade by the color guard. Watching a parade and browsing through various crafts can build up an appetite. Luckily, plenty of good food could be found in Delton this past Saturday. The Delton High School Marching Band blares some tunes for all of the parade watchers to hear. The band sounds ready for the upcoming football season. Pony rides for the little children were a big attraction. The horses may get bored walking in circles, but the children never do. Miss Delton, Kate Kwasny and Little Miss Delton. McKenzie Eart, ride through the parade, giving a wave here and a smile there. With her court behind her Miss Delton, Kate Kwasny. receives a framed portrait to commemorate this special day. State Rep. Schauer to visit 1st Friday State Rep. Mark Schauer, a Democrat from Battle Creek, will be the guest speaker at the next First Friday forum al noon Sept. 3 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Schauer was first elected to the State Legislature in 1996 and was re-elected last November. He now serves as assistant House Democratic Leader, is vice chair of the Heelth Policy Committee and is an al­ ternate to the Legislative Council Commit­ lee. Before he was elected to the Stale House, he was a Battle Creek City Commissioner. In both the state and local posts. Schauer has been an advocate of safe and quality schools, job training, good wages and child care supports for working families. He also has been a supporter of neighborhood and community safety through community ori­ ented policing, tax fairness and consumer and small business protection Schauer has served as coordinator for the Calhoun County Human Services Coordi­ nating Council, executive director of the Community Action Agency of South Cen­ tral Michigan and as urban planner for the Calhoun County Planning Department. He holds a bachelor's degree from Albion College, master's degree in public adminis­ tration from Western Michigan University, a master's degree in political science from Michigan State University and is a Ph D. candidate in political science-urban affairs atMSU. His community involvements include the ACCORD Council of Churches, the Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce, the Food Bank of Southcentral Michigan. Habitat for Humanity, the SNAP Preschool program, the United Way of Greater Battle Creek and the board of direc­ tors of the Southwestern Michigan Urban League. The First Friday forums, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, are held at noon on the first Friday of e»h month. Those attending may bring their own lunches or they may purchase light fare a; the hall. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 19. 1999 FROM OUR READERS... We should no longer feed the greed of commissioners To the editor: The strange and convoluted logic dis* played last week by the Barry County Com­ missioners who cling so tenaciously to their perks and pleasures was a delightful exam­ ple of why most of them should be swiftly retired Commissioner Emmet Herrington asked the board to seriously consider the question of meeting in the evening, as does every other governing body in Barry County. School boards, township boards, all keep themselves open to the public scrutiny and participation. He was following up on the call of so many citizens, most lately and no­ tably John Fehscnfcld, who has quite rightly pointed out that not only is it difficult for citizens to attend board meetings, but that something near 70 percent are prevented even from running for the office. So, our county commissioners launched into the lamest bunch of self-serving political hog­ wash since the word “poltroon” was coined to '•escribe them. . ne truth is that they enjoy benefits in their part-time positions as county commis­ sioners that few of their constituents enjoy in full-time jobs. They are paid three times as much as arc their counterparts in Kala­ mazoo County when all their delicious goodies are included. And the majority of them like it that way and are going to go down fighting to keep it that way. Barry County Commissioners enjoy 100 percent paid health insurance and under some circumstances lifetime health insur­ ance, life insurance, dental insurance and a retirement program, all for serving in a part-time job that they have been able to in­ flate by the device of endless committee meetings and special assignments that en­ rich with them per-diem payments that can exceed their base pay. Each commissioner is even entitled to round-trip pay to every meeting at the rate of 31 cents per mile. Worst than this blatant raid on the public purse is the damage they do by meddling in the work of the professionals in county gov­ ernment. Each commissioner, depending on how friendly with Commission Chairman James Bailey he or she might be, is appointed to the most lucrative of assignments. So then, these commissioners meet endlessly with the professionals in each department and interfere and micromanage. Oh yes, rou­ tinely, department heads deny interference publicly—but not privately. For example. Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie claims a need to “interact” with the mental health people. Well, if he has personal professional needs, it might be un­ derstandable, but be brings no special ex­ pertise to these professionals who humor him and other politicians. Contrast this Barry County absurdity with the orderly way business is done in Kalamazoo County, where the commission is paid a flat salary, less than Barry com- Know scanner overcharge law Dear editor: Why is it most people don’t know about the (grocery) scanner overcharge law? It would be to everyone’s advantage, if they knew what *hc scanner law was. Ever since scanners came into existence, we have had a law that states we must get back 10 times the amount of the overcharge, up to $5.00 plus the cost of the item. Kmart has this reminder posted for every customer to see. Every store that has a scan­ ner must abide by this law. It is not the store's fault if someone just asks for their overcharge back. Bill Mullins Hastings HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by .Hastings Banner, Inc. A DMsaon of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N.M-43 Hwy. Htftngt Ml 48058-0602 1810) 945-8554 John Jacobs President Joyce Ryon Treasurer Frederic Jscobs VicoPresident Stephen Jacobo Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young lEanor) Elam Gilbert (Assistant EOtor) Shelly Sutser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Cas vfted ads accepted Monday through Friday Bam to 5 30 p m . Saturday 8 X am - Noon Scott On men Jerry Johnson Cmdy O Nedl Dan Buerpe Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 missioners. They get no health insurance for their part-time jobs, no dental insurance, no life insurance, no retirement scheme, no mileage, and best of all, no per diem pay for committee meetings. They meet twice monthly and set policy. Department heads attend when sent for and report. Kalamazoo County government moves smoothly along. The last time the commissioners here were called to task for their greed, their excuse was that Kalamazoo had an expensive ad­ ministrative office. Well, now we do too and still feed the greed of the commission­ ers. And remember, Barry County Commis­ sioners claim that they cannot change meet­ ing dates because they set their meeting schedule at their first organizational meet­ ing and they are set in stone. Well, at the end of the last Barry Commissioners meet­ ing, they changed the date of their second meeting in August because they had some­ thing else they wanted to do. The simple truth is that we have allowed them to ride this gravy train for far too long and that it is long past time for them to be replaced and the system cleaned up. Her­ rington and Fehscnfcld are absolutely cor­ rect. More and more citizens have become aware that we have far too many county commissioners who arc paid far too much for their make-work jobs. Robert Dwyer, Hastings Animal shelter staff does good job To the editor: I’m compelled by recent events to write this letter to share with your readers my own personal observations on the person­ nel, conditions, and the general attitudes present at the Barry County Animal Shelter. I feel qualified to do this, after almost 50 years of dealing with many different groups concerned with animal/human welfare. Our current staff at the shelter is. in my opinion, one of the best. Their concerns are for not only the safety of the general public, but also for the many unfortunate animals they have to handle. At times, they arc forced to contend with vicious, aggressive dogs, and know the laws pertaining to the containment and disposal of such animals. I have never known them to offer any­ thing but sympathy and concern to the own­ ers. And I have also never seen them handle a dog in any unkind, abusive or uncalled for manner. Shelter personnel have worked diligently to save promising animals. Many times we have been able to foster out dogs with potential to families to be trained as service dogs, going either to Leader Dogs for the Blind or Paws With a Cause. Their ability to “read” a dog for this potential is phenome­ nal. and has resulted in many dogs being saved. I would not hesitate to call on these peo­ ple in any animal concern. They have proven to me time and time again that their hearts are in the right place. Wluit I would hesitate to do is their job. My heart goes out to them. Conditions for handling all types of dogs will be improved with the construction of our new animal shelter. More safety fea­ tures, larger kennels and healthier condi­ tions for both animals and humans will be present. I’m sure that our current staff, with their vast experience and knowledge of the laws and how to deal with all kinds of both ani­ mals and people, will enjoy this new facili­ ty as much as I will, and I look forward to working with them for many years. Jo Beth Bridleman, Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Wash­ ington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russdl Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Or­ angeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representa­ tives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district rep­ resentative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District 'Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Repre­ sentatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek district office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Alan Knapp President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87*h District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Some letters don’t meet standards To the editor: I have, over the last few months, enjoyed reading the Hastings Banner, as 1 have fnends in Barry County. I have found your paper to be of good quality and generally high standards, save one glaring exception. The “Letters from Our Readers" section of your paper often has inspiring and profound letters from con­ cerned readers about timely topics and issues that concern members of southwest­ ern Michigan, and Barry County. However, there arc routinely two groups of letters that I find inappropriate and often offensive. These include “letters” from bored correctional facility inmates who have found a sounding board in your paper. Okay, everybody in the joint is innocent, we got it, move on! Itls their lawyer’s fault. it¥ their mama’s fault, it’is never of course, theirs. Let’s face it, if we’ve read one of these.we’ve read them all. Let Is say we have and please refrain from printing any further ramblings of the institutionalized. The second group of letters seem to come about once a month from a Mr. Rus Sarver. The Banner comes out on Thursday - odd day for a sermon. If I wanted to go to church, I would do so at any of the hundreds of choices of worship halls in the south­ western Michigan area. In the “Write Us a Letter Box” is a state­ ment that “letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted.” I could go into this, Christianity being one of the largest forprofit institutions I’ve ever seen, but you sure would get letters. Suffice it to say. I’d rather read news than scripture in the paper unless, of course, 1 pick up an edition of 'Guideposts.” Give Mr. Sarver a column of his own, which I can then flip by without reading, knowing its content, rather than calling it a letter-to-thc-editor. 1 mean no disrespect »o Mr. Sarver or his beliefs. The cool thing about America is we can each have our own views. Let’s just hear from someone else in the Banner. We cer­ tainly have had ample opportunity to read Mr. Sarver’s views. Dianne L. Kehrle Kalamazoo Were 911 mistakes covered up? Dear editor: On July 3, around 6:10 a.m., 1 had the misfortune of having a car fire in my drive­ way while leaving for the day. As 1 was try­ ing to get the fire out, my friend went in my house to call 911. When she came back she was concerned because she could not remember the cross roads. I said it didn’t matter because they have my property information on record at 911. After waiting at least 10 minutes, I returned to the house to call 911 again. I was asked by the dispatcher about my loca­ tion. After 1 told her the crossroads she said that she would send another department. 1 went back to the car when Tnally the Thor­ napple Fire Chief came and said he was sent to the wrong location by the 911 dis­ patcher. I didn’t know it at the time, but I’m not in the Thomapple area. Then the Hastings Fire Department came.I am in their area and was told they received the first call and then they were cancelled, so when I made the second call, that’s when the dispatcher called Hastings the second time. A few days later, 1 talked to 911 director Charlie Nystrom about the incident, and he said that he could not find on the map my property location, just like the dispatcher could not. I asked him if it was true that this infor- mation would be on the screen when they receive a 911 call. He said, “You know, you’re right.” Now he has been in charge of 911 since its beginning and he didn’t know this infor­ mation is on the screen until I asked him about it. He also told me they did not call Hastings first and then canceled them. I told him that if the right department would have been called and not canceled, the dam­ age would have probably been a lot less to. the car. But the car can be fixed and nobody was hurt. However, if this would have been a life threatening situation, it could have been very bad. Like the letter in last week's Banner (Aug. 12) said, people of Barry County, we have a big problem. Instead of Mr. Nystrom praising himself and 911 dispatch, (Hast­ ings Banner Aug. 5) he should be looking for a different job to let somebody in there who may be able to run it like the way it should be run. Now don’t anybody think that I am against 911 dispatch because I'm not. But I do believe we need a change at the manage­ ment level, so hopefully there won’t be a very big mistake.made like what happened •° !«■wWS Al Hackett, Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. �__________________________________________________ _______________________________________ The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 19. 1999 - Page 5 financial FOCUS furnished by..Mak D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. Financial tips for newlyweds If you've just gotten married, then you're probably still basking in the excitement of your special day. And well you should — your wedding should be an experience you’ll always cherish. After you’ve returned from the honey­ moon and opened the wedding presents, you'll want to begin your married life to­ gether on a positive note. One of the smartest things you can do is to get a grip on your finances — right from the start. Here are a few suggestions for doing just that: • Communicate — Discuss your ap­ proaches to handling money. One of you may be a “spender” and the other one a “saver" Develop some guidelines for re­ solving your differences. • Use one checkbook instead of two — You’ll find it easier to track your finances this way. • Develop a debt-reduction strategy — Decide how any debts accumulated before your marriage, such as student loans, will be handled. • Draw up a budget — By setting up a re­ alistic budget, and sticking to it, you’ll re­ duce the likelihood of “living beyond your means." • Consider your life insurance needs — If you need both your incomes to manage your household expenses, consider pur­ chasing a life insurance policy. This may be more of an issue when you have children. • Manage credit wisely — Consolidate your credit cards. Try to get by on just one card — and use it only for emergencies. Credit-card debt is one of the leading sources of financial difficulty for newlyweds — and even for people who have been married awhile. • Pay yourselffirst — Every time you get paid, deposit a small amount into an invest­ ment vehicle, such .is a mutual fund. Not only will you be building up your financial resources, but you’ll also get into the “in- Communication from... Nick Smith Emergency farm relief Much of American agriculture is in crisis. I introduced legislation to help family farm­ ers cope with record low farm prices. My bill, in effect, adds one more ’Freedom to Farm’ payment to the seven year phase-out schedule passed in 1996 bill. This legisla­ tion is an emergency supplemental appro­ priation for fiscal year 1999 thus making the payments eligible to be disbursed before October I. In fact USDA has indicated to me that they rould distribute the relief aid within 0 week after final passage of this leg­ islation. Keuse and Senate leadership is now deciding whether or not to pass this legislation when Congress goes back into session in September. The current problem is threefold: I) the collapse of the Asian economies has sub­ stantially reduced demand; 2) as other countries subsidize their agriculture, they dump their surplus onto our markets; and 3) U.S. export assistance is insufficient. Michigan farmers tell me that they don’t want government subsidies; they want a fair price for the commodities they produce. One thing that means is that we have got to do a much better job writing our trade agreements than we did in the NAFTA and the last GATT round. As a result of these problems, farmers are now in the second year of seriously depressed prices and world stocks of agri­ culture products continue to grow. Income levels are predicted to be down 28 percent from 1996. Commodity prices in some cas­ es have dropped to 40 year lows and exports are 9 percent lower than last year. Just as was the case in the 1980s, basic farm pro­ grams cannot cope with a problem of this magnitude. While the department of Agri­ culture is purchasing some surplus com­ modities for domestic and international donation, these steps aren’t enough to tum the situation around. Last year, in the absence of a clear request or leadership from the administra­ tion, it was very difficult to pull together the support package to assist producers through crop and price disasters. Congress had to resort to providing the Secretary of Agricul­ ture enormous discretion in implementing the disaster assistance program. Again, this year, the Administration has been absent, at most promising loans to farmers experienc­ ing droughts in the northeast. USDA has depleted its loan authority and many farm­ ers have been waiting for loans for months. Congress has provided loan money when­ ever it was requested by USDA, but so far, no additional requests have been made. vestment habit” — which should last a life> time. • ( hoose appropriate investments — At this stage of your financial life, time is most likely on your side. Consequently, you may­ want to put most of your money into “growth" instruments, such as stocks and stock-based mutual funds. It’s true that stocks arc more volatile, on a day-to-daybasis, than other investments. However, over the long term, stocks have historically outperformed every Uhcr financial asset. By investing relatively modes' amounts of money on a regular basis into growth in­ struments, you have the potential to eventu­ ally achieve significan* capital apprecia­ tion. • Take full advan. age of all your savings opportunities — If your employer offers a 401 (k) or other lax-advantaged retirement plan, contribute as much as you can — and put most of your money into the “growth" funds that arc offered. As newlyweds, you have a great many things to look forward to in your lives. By developing strong budgeting, saving and in­ vesting habits right from the beginning, you will find it much easier to achieve all those goals you share together. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. +13/16 49-3/4 ♦112 72 Ameritech +2-3/16 76-7® Anheuser Busch 37-9/16 +2-1/4 CMS Energy +5/16 6C-1® Ceca Cola +3-3® T.-7IS DaimlerChrysler 128-15/16 +3-11/16 Dow Chemical +5® 81-13/16 Exxon +1-5® 21-11/16 Family Defer -3/4 First Financial Bancorp 22-5/16 +2-7® 49-1/4 Ford +1-13/16 62-5/8 General Motors — 12-3/8 Hastings Mfg 128-1/2 +9-3/16 IBM +15/16 42-9/16 JCPenney 98-5/16 +6-1/16 Johnson A Johnson 14 +5® Kmart -3/16 34-118 Kellogg Company +1-7® 41-5® McDonald’s -1® 40-5/16 Sears -1/16 11-3/4 Simpson Industries +1/16 14-15/16 Semco Energy +7/16 6-7/16 Spartan Motors +1-3® 28-1® TCF Financial +13/16 50-1/16 Pharmacia & Upjohn +4-1/16 46-15/16 Wal-Mart +$395 $261.50 Gold -$.06 $526 Silver +461.93 11.11708 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 695.000.000 -142,000,000 AT&T LETTERS...from our readers______ Planning is the key to county’s future quality of life To the editor: The major weakness affecting the long­ term prosperity and quality of life of our county is the lack of a long-term compre­ hensive plan. Futuristic projects have been and are being accomplished, but their place within an overall plan is not apparent. • County wide 911 is a very valuable and appropriate accomplishment. • The water quality and mapping project puts us far ahead of many counties. • The recent economic development orga­ nization is a positive step forward, but needs to be detailed in conjunction with the land use plan. • The land use plan has been updated but it needs to be supported with appropriate ordinances and enforcement. If one looks at the ongin of many of these projects, they find that various agencies and interest groups pushed them to fruition based on their individual priorities. These departments and groups understand that the basics must be in place and hope that at some future time the parts may result in a viable, coordinated whole. Given the absence of an overall strategy and priorities, these agency and groups arc to be com­ mended. To have done nothing, while wait­ ing for a plan, would have resulted in Barry County being helpless behind a mountain of expensive projects and unable to provide a high quality of life to its citizens. A total plan is needed, involving the all jurisdictions, that recognizes the absolute necessity for coordinated action and coop­ eration between all units of government. All of us seem to be spectators of the disagree­ ment between Rutland Township and the City of Hastings. A futuristic view would understand that the county will need many such cooperative agreements on infrastruc­ ture if we arc to minimize cost, maximize service, protect the environment and ground water. It makes good long-term sense for the county to provide opportunities to study and practice inter-governmental coopera­ tion. The county can also lead in helping our villages plan their growth and infra­ structures. The city of Hastings and our vil­ lages hold the keys to protecting rural areas from dense residential development and inappropriate industrial development. What is needed is a total master plan developed with the aid of the people. The plan must look far into the future and estab­ lish improvement priorities that result in a coordinated whole that an cope construc­ tively in the future. Such a plan may require the use of a professional consultant with proven experience in county planning. The overall arching question behind this analysis is; why the lack of planning? There are two roadblocks to planning: a lack of time and not understanding the planning process. A lack of time may result from how work is organized within county government. The committee structure has been repeated­ ly cited as ineffective and micro-manage­ ment. Whether that is true or not needs to be evaluated dispassionately. What is apparent, is that very little time is devoted to long-range planning because no plan exists. Two things must happen to have time to plan. First, planning time must be elevated to an expected and legitimate duty of a county commissioner. The commission can be involved and or have various ad hoc committees help them formulate portions of the plan. The commission, however, needs to define the elements of the overall plan and use many techniques to create them. Second, if the organization of work is a problem then work needs to be rearranged to allow commission planning time. There arc many options to free the commissioners for planning; they arc not the subject of this paper. What is important, is that there is an understanding that something must be changed to allow planning time. The other road block to planning is understanding the process. This can be overcome by a training program for all county commissioners and supporting staff. Such training might be accomplished by the same consultant used to facilitate the devel­ opment of a master plan. Planning training is readily available provided the commis­ sioners are given the time to take it. Our priorities must be to continue to facilitate the creation of elements of a plan in the hope that what is created will fit into the overall plan in the future. While facili­ tating the creation the elements we should start the process to elevate planning to a legitimate and necessary part of a commis­ sioner’s job description. Some will say it makes no sense to plan because events can’t be managed. Success­ ful entities have proven this belief wrong time and again. We can plan our response to events in advance and we can plan what we need to do and in what order things need to be done. Not to plan is to allow others and events to define our future. Is that really an option? Preserving the past while planning for a beautiful future. Don Drummond, Hastings Clinton is lacking foreign policy To the editor: After reading Michael Mills’ letter (Ban­ ner Aug. 12), I have a feeling that tht.r arc people out there waiting to roast him. I read a Robert Dwyer letter to editor in the Grand Rapids Press where he said “the Clinton haters may continue to support the cnemits of human decency, but the rest of us understand." Another statement in same letter: “To the Press and your unfunny right-wing Clinton hating friends, the pres­ ident was absolutely correct in his foreign policy - again!” What a bunch of bull! Seems things arc unfunny to a local woman lawyer, also. You bet, Dwyer, we have a dismal foreign policy. Ifi; too bad, but this country has an awful bunch of takers and feu1 givers, unless you count the dribble. Dwyer talked about success. Haiti, a dis­ mal failure. Ireland, peace dose to being fractured. Kosovo, how many dead now? More every day, that’s after peace is declared. Forty percent of European drugs go through there. How much of our money is gone - for nothing? In Somalia. 19 American soldiers died one dragged through the streets because Clinton did not give them equipment and tried to kill or capture one of their leaders. Sent into a trap! You bet! Blame Bush! The United States forces arc spread so thin right now, being half the strength since Clinton's election. Clintonls Kosovo war may be over, but the killing is just begin­ ning. China has all the atomic secrets and bombs. Their naval fleet is growing. They will take over Taiwan with no problem. They arc thumbing their nose at the United States right now! North Korea can hit Alaska, the Hawaiian Islands, maybe the west coast now. China can cover most of our country with mis­ siles. They have 100 long-range bombers, 61 submarines, sea-launched missiles. Next will be suitcase nuclear bombs. That was not possible in 1992. The borders today arc wide open; mur­ derers go back and forth to Mexico; drugs arc flowing like water even after General McCaffery was sent to the rescue. Millions of acres of land are being given to the Unit­ ed Nations. Other countries are dumping products here to drive prices down for our producers and driving them out of business A mountain of our cleanest coal off is lim­ its so Indonesia can sell theirs. Is more foreign policy needed? Here is some closer to home.... Free some of the most dangerous criminals who are in prison. They just have to promise to be good. The same movement shot up Con­ gress in Truman^ time. It’s the blind leading the blind. Donald W. Johnson, Middleville Need Printing* Give Us a Call.,.945-9554 J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Thanks— The Hastings Athletic Boosters would like to thank everyone involved in making the Annual Buzz Youngs Classic Golf Tournament a success. A special thank you to all the golfers who participated in our tournament, and to the following for their sponsorship or donations of prises. He sincerely appreciate your support. Next year the classic will be at the Riverbend Golf Course on August 5, 2000. Local Relay for Life raises funds to fight cancer Tom Girrbach of Hastings lights one of the approximately 1,000 luminary candles that encircled the Hastings High School track to pay tribute to cancer survivors and loved ones who have died of cancer. The Friday ceremony was part of the American Cancer Society's 24-hour Relay for Life, which raised $39,111 for the fight against cancer. Tom was part of the Hastings Ama Schools team, which raised the most money, $4,004, at the event. Al & Pete’s Performance Hus Burn- County Lumber Plumbs Big Box­ Progressive Graphics Razors Edge Bill Seif Choy, Buick, GEO Bob's Gun & Tackle Shop, Inc. River Bend Golf Bosleys Spencer’s Towing & Tires Brian's Tire Service State Farm Insurance Wayne Brown, ISG The Chrysler Super Store of Hui Bucrgc Hustings Cappon’s Oil & Propane Co. Thomapple Valiev Family Physicians Carpenter numbing PC. Tom’s Market CenturyTcl Coleman Insurance Agency Walker & Fluke PC Consumers Employees Chib WBCH Cove Distributors, Inc. Welton's Inc. Culligan Water Conditioning White's Photography­ Dewey’s Sales & Service Wren Funeral Home Inc. Yankee Springs Golf Course D&S Machine Repair, Inc. Stephen Youngs Fclpausch Food Center & Pharmacy Fillmore Equipment, Inc. Charles Coldwell. D.D.S. FI II and FlcxFab Hungry Howie MainStrect Savings Girrbach Funeral Home Michgian State Seed Dan Golc, D.D.S. Precision Auto Body Repair James Goulooze (run Ridge Golf Course Hastings Country Club 1999 Buxx Youngs Classic Golf Hastings Mutual Tournament Winners... Insurance Co. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, Co. J-Ad Graphics King's Music Center MacLeod Chiropractic Center McKcough Brothers, Inc. Merrill Lynch, Robert P Bcmccker Miller’s Carpet & Furniture Miller Real Estate Mullenhurst Golf Course Brian Hudley, Tom Drumm, Bob National Bank of Hastings Hudley and Scott Long i �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 19. 1999 Delton School Board rejects athletic ticket price increase boards for the price increase. High School Principal Paul Blacken said the KVA was the "last league in the area to make this change." He said after the meeting that the "cost for running athletics keeps rising," and the district continues to underwrite the cost of running the programs. Costs arc in­ creasing because there are "more sports than ever," he said, which means paying more for officials, etc. "If we raised ticket prices, it would help." However, Blacken said, the board's decision is "certainly no problem for Mike Garvey or myself." Garvey said "I think it was a heck of a move by the school board in support of the community. I was really proud to be part of a team that would place such value on the community that it did not try to gel the money as quickly as it could." There are eight schools in the KVA — by Mary Warner Staff Writer Staling they did not like to go along with the crowd and wanted to make sure members of the Delton community are no, denied the opportunity to attend sporting events at Delton Kellogg Schools, school board members Monday turned down a suggested increase in athletic ticket prices. A proposal to raise the adult admission price to all high school sporting events from $3 to $4 per ticket was defeated unan­ imously by the board. The price increase was suggested by the Kalamazoo Valley Association, according to Mike Garvey, who took over as DK athletic director two weeks ago. Garvey said that previous to his employment with the DK district, princi­ pals and athletic directors in the KVA met and voted to ask their respective school .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings M.'ss Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pasler, Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9.30 a m ; Sunday School 11:00 *.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study &. Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Tunes arc 8 30 a m. 9:55 a m and 11 20 am Tuesday prayer and share lime 9:30 a m.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m also Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a m ; Worship 11:00 a m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9.30 am.. classes for ail ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m. Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages .3-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubIcy. Pastor. Church phone 945­ HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St, Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 am. Sunday School; 10:45 a m Morning Worship; 5:30 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 day. 6:30 p.m.. Kids Alive for ages 9 30 am . Sunday School. 10 45 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study. 12th). Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer W'ednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Richard J. Estep Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible stud)’. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further informa­ tion call the church office. Meeting. (Child care provided) GRACE LUTHERAN WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3)85 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday, 9:00 a.m.; Rev. Ken Vaught, 11.00 a m.; Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a.m. for all ages. 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 8D0 pm; BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 am.; freewill of­ fering. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of ChristY Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . 1 mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver, Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. - Bible Classes • for all ages. 10:40 a m. - Morning Worship. Thursday. 7:30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study • Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m Youth meet­ ing with “Youth With a Message". 945 9224; 6:30 p.m - Bible Study for ak EMM ANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center). Church Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m and 10 a.m. Christian Education 10 a.m.; Nursery Available at 10 am. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.. Worship 11 a.m ; PO. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m evening Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Confession Saturday 4-00 - 4:30 p.m ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 St. Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rile. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 a m 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Sunday School for all ages. 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship Service. CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone (616) 945-9414 Sunday. Aug. 22 - 8 00 & 10.00 a m. - Worship (no Sunday School). 9.30 - Preschool Music; 200 Golf Outing. Thurs­ day. Aug. 19 - 7:00 p.m Wedding Rch Saturday. Aug. 21 - 5:00 p.m. Wed Vbw Renewal. 6 00 Wine *n Cheese party. 8:00 p.m. NA. Tues­ day, Aug. 24 - 7:00 p.m. SS Staff, 7:30 OA 11:00 a.m . Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church pm.. Awana. Sr. & Jr. High Youth streets. Dr Bu fiord W Coe. Pastor Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ tice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Ttme Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday al Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all 11 00 a m. 10 30 a m SUNDAY - We have begun our summer schedule 9:30 a m - Worship Services - Child care available for infants and tod­ dlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade 10:30 a m. - Coffee. Radio HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children^ min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a.m.; Service Church 10:30 floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at broadcast FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G. Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C. Director. Noah’s Ark PreSchool. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. Tra­ ditional Worship Service, 9.70 a.m. Children’s Worship; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour - In the Dising Room; Keller. 10:30 a m. Contcmporar Worship Service with Communicn, 11:50 a m. Children’s Worship The 9:00 Service is broadcast over U BCHAM 1220. Nursery is provided dur­ ing both Services a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p m. Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pas! or De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times: 9:00 a.m. Traditional. 10:15 a m. Sun­ day School. 1115 a m. Contempo­ rary Sen ice Nursery provided Ju­ nior church. Youth group Thurs­ days senior; meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m For more information call the church office This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: HASTINGS - Bernard W. Tobias, age 66, of Hastings, passed away suddenly Friday, August 13, 1999 in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Tobias was bom July 14, 1933 in Bany County, Baltimore Township, the son of Wilbur and Mary (Cheney) Tobias. He was a graduate of Hastings High School and attended college for one year. Mr. Tobias married Cariota E. Marquez on October 9, 1951. He served in the United States Army from 1950-1953 during the Korean Conflict Mr. Tobias worked for the City of Hastings Water Works for 33 years, he also owned and operated Bern's Gun Shop in Hastings for five years, retiring in 1990. His memberships included: American Legion Post 45 in Hastings, Hastings Moose Lodge, life member of the Amateur Trap Shooting Association, Michigan Trap Shooting Association, National Rifle Association, & Life Member of the Barry County Conservation Club. Mr. Tobias was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting (winning many #1 trophies), gardening, NASCARS, traveling in their motorhome, spending winters in Arizona, he especially enjoyed spending time with his family, children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; and an infant brother and sister. Mr. Tobias is survived by his wife. Cariota E. Tobias of Hastings; daughters, Kathy (Thomas) Johnson of Battle Creek, & Kim (Joe) Filips of Harrison Township, Michigan; grandchildren, Jeremiah Johnson, Kelly Johnson, Garrett Filips, and Leigha Filips; sister, Nancy (Richard) Adgatc of Middleville; brothers, Harold (Melvina) Tobias of Hastings, James (Fran) Tobias of Alto, Richard (Donna) Tobias of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Tobias were held Wednesday, August 18, 1999 al the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Father Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery with full military honors. WREN PJNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hayings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadwas Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan students subject to expulsion, according to the new law. "I'm sure (the new laws) are going lo take some youngsters by surprise," Superintendent Marsha Wells said. "The new law is very severe for students engaging in verbal or physical assaults." The superintendent said the district will prepare a statement for school staff outlin­ ing the changes in the law, and will pro­ vide information about them in a newslet­ ter being mailed to parents. One of the new laws gives teachers the ability lo suspend any age student from his or her class, subject or activity for up to one day. Boyle pointed out that teachers in the DK district have already been able to remove students from their class for the day. Board member Bud Glenn clarified later that "teachers have always had the au­ thority to kick kids out of their class. They send them to the office or suspension See DELTON, page 15 dence Course. a.m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning 6:00-8 00 p.m. Warriors (grades K5th), serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6:00 p.m.; Youth Fellowship 6:45 p m to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6­ Board member Sharon Boyle echoed his sentiments, saying. "I really don’t care what other schools are doing. I don't like raising them." She said the suggested price increase was "a lot for our community" and might create hardship on large families who want lo attend family members' games. Garvey said the price of family passes would nol have been affected by the indi­ vidual increase. Those passes cost $125 and are good for the entire school year. However, Wells said, "I know dam well there arc some people in our community who can’t afford a family pass." A suggestion was made that Garvey look into passes that cosl less and only cover a particular season. Garvey also said he could look into the possibility of having the dis­ trict set a maximum that families attending sporting events can be charged (if the num­ ber of family members exceeds a certain amount, any persons over that amount would not be charged.) Had the price change passed, prices for students would have remained the same — $1 for those in kindergarten through fourth grade and $2 for those in grades 5-12. In other action at Monday's meeting, board members approved revisions in the student handbook so the handbook reflects recent changes in state law. New laws require mandatory suspension or expulsion of students for various actions like assaults on teachers or bomb threats. Even verbal threats and attempted assaults make BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave., Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: Bible Classes 10 a m.. Worship 11 a m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ p.m. Kid’s quizzing. 6 00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday Battle Creek Pcnnfield, Parchment, Kala­ mazoo Christian. Kalamazoo Hackett, Mat­ tawan. Paw Paw, Delton Kellogg and Galesburg-Augusta. Garvey said he did not know if any of the other KVA districts have approved the price increase. Board member John Wells asked, "Why do we have to be, 'us, too’? To me, athlet­ ics is not to make money. We would like to sec the community be able to come to games for a nominal fee. I guess if we're bucking the league, it's loo bad.” WOODLAND - Mr. Richard J. Estep, age 81, of Woodland, passed away at his home on Sunday evening. August 15, 1999. Mr. Estep is survived by his wife, Barbara; his daughters, Nancy (Rich Householder) Estep and Jeaninc (Dean) Stahl; his grandson, Jamie Stahl; his stepchildren, Reathca Pennington, Rick (Karen) Pennington, Becky Bass, Ron (Lorraine) Pennington, Robyn (Gary) Snow; his brothers and sisters, June Ebright, Forrest (Jeri) Estep, Bethel (Bob Cobb) Berndt, Nina (William) Bosworth, Bina (Jerry) Schray, Bill (Shirley) Estep; and numerous step grandchildren; step great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Carlton (Cap). Military Graveside Services for Mr. Estep were held on Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Veterans Memorial Fund or the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapels. Inc., Lake Odessa. Blanche L. Reynolds DELTON - Mrs Blanche L. Reynolds. age 88, of Delton, passed away August 15, 1999. Mrs. Reynolds was bom on February 11, 1911 in Hastings, the daughter of Fred O. and Clara M. (Willmont) Hughes. She married Max Reynolds on February 11, 1932, who proposed to her under the M-43 Wishing Tree. Mrs. Reynolds was an employee of the Delton Slate Bank, with over twenty five years of service, she attended Faith United Methodist Church of Delton and enjoyed collecting antique dolls. She was preceded in death by her husband. Max Reynolds on August 18, 1990. Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, June and Earl Bourdo of Plainwell and Kay and Dick Marvin of Pleasant Hill, California; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; sisters, Margaret Daniel of Redding, California, Mabel Hall of Paw Paw. and Marie Waters of Plainwell; and many nieces and nephews. According to Mrs. Reynolds wishes, there will be no visitation. Funeral Services were conducted on Wednesday. August 18. 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor William A. Hertel officiated. Interment was in East Hickcry Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, or the Alzheimer’s Association will be appreciated. 1-800-310-9031 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER REWARDS REPORT CRIME \ Barbara Jean Lammers DELTON - Mrs. Barbara Jean Lammers, age 81, of Delton, passed away June 16, 1999 in Lake Placid, Florida. Mrs. Lammers was bom in Hastings on August 26. 1917, the daughter of Gary and Lillie (Ellison) Crook. She married John Duane Lammers on December 24,1941, and he preceded her in death in 1984. Mrs. Lammers is survived by her daughters, Jean (Lefty) Frantz of Florida, Joan (William) Brown of Florida, and Diane Lammers of Royal Oak, Michigan; seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Memorial Services for Mrs. Lammers will be conducted on Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. al the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Paul Deal officiated. Private interment was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. DELTON - Mr. Albert D. Shultz, age 78, of Delton and formerly of Marion and Daytona Beach, passed away August 15. 1999 at his son’s residence. Mr. Shultz was bom in Toledo, Ohio, on February 26. 1921, the son of Leroy and Mary (Crone) Shultz. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy. Mr. Shultz was a welder on the pipelines from 1952 to 1984. working all over the country. He was an avid World War II historian, he restored antique autos and enjoyed street rods. He drove a classic 1951 Pontiac Silver Streak from Daytona Beach to Delton 41 times. Mr. Shultz is survived by his son, Brian D. Shultz of Delton; grandsons, Joshua and Aaron Shultz; and four sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers and four sisters. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. LAKE ODESSA Genevieve (Genny) L. Bowerman, age 71, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday morning. August 15, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Bowerman is survived by her son, Raymond (Elaine) Hummel of Lake Odessa; her daughter, Beverly (Kenneth) Coleman of Freeport, four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; her sisters, Geneva (John) Dryer of Hastings, Alice (Joe) Nimo of Ohio, and her brother, Tom Archer of Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband. Les Bowerman, Sr.; her parents, Daniel and Alice Archer, five brothers; her granddaughter. Melissa; and her great grandson, Joseph. Funeral Services for Mrs. Bowerman were held on Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Reverend George Speas officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia County Commission on Aging. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 19. 1999 - Page 7 Social NEWS Doris Cappon is 86 today Doris Cappon will celebrate her 86th birthday on Thursday, Aug. 19. Anyone wishing to send a card, may send it to her address, 4755 S. M-37 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. Schinners observe Silver Anniversary Dr. Robert and Georgette Schinner cele­ brated their 25th wedding anniversary on August 17th. 1999. The couple were married August 17. 1974 in Detroit, Michigan. They have two daughters. Megan and Margaret. Daughertys to mark 25th anniversary BOY, Mitchell Patrick O’Gorman, bom on July 23. 1999 to Melissa and Shawn O’Gor­ man. Weighing 9 lbs. 11 ozs., 22 inches long. Bob and Elaine Daugherty were married Aug. 10, 1974 at Redemption Lutheran Church in Detroit. Their family would like to invite you to an open house to celebrate their anniversary at the local 138 UAW Hall on Apple Street on Saturday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. BOY, Hunter Lee, weighing 7 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs., was bom Aug. 2, at Henrico Doctor’s Hospital in Richmond, Va. He is the son of Ed and Shannon Venable and brother Josh Killinger. ail of Glen Allen, Va. Grandpar­ ents arc Lee and Peggy Venable of Hague, Va. and Lynn and Emmalene McConnell of Hastings. BOY,Tyden Carter, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 19, 1999 at 11:05 p.m. to Marie and Rollie Ferris of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 23 inches long. BOY, Jacob William, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 21, 1999 at 8:54 p.m. to Crys­ tal and Bill Cappon Jr. of Wayland. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Joshua Raymond, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 23, 1999 at 1:47 a.m. to Jesse R. and Jocly A. Lyons of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. Maxine Starbard will be 80 Aug. 25 BOY, Hunter, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 6, 1999 at 5:05 to Paula May and John VanValkenburg of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14.5 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. Maxine Starbard will celebrate her 80th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 25. Her chil­ dren are Darrel Starbard and the late Mar­ jorie Scobey, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Public Notice Reminder What: Thornapple Valley Soccer Club Information Night When: Tuesday, August 24ih • 7:00 pm Where: Hastings Middle School Multipurpose Room For Whom: Parents and Players Purpose: Give an overview of TVSC Talk about the GVSA League Meet the coaches Review game schedules Order or purchase uniforms Answer questions that arise Explain the game of soccer A few more soccer players ages 11, 12 and 13 are needed to fill the rosters. Cal! Teri Weeks at 948-2888 if you are interested in playing soccer. lake Odessa NEWS The Ionia County immunization clinic will be held Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Central United Methodist Church from 9 to 11 a.m. This is a free dime. The Ionia County United Methodist Church Genealogical Society met on Satur­ day. The depot still had its exhibits from Depot Day, so there was plenty for the members to view. An unusual situation existed with the president and secretary in St. Louis, Mo., attending a national convo­ cation of genealogists. The vice-president was ill and the treasurer was at a family reunion. In their stead. James Moses of Lyons and Bonnie Jackson of Clarksville handled everything well. An excellent translator of German language is now avail­ able to help with documents from overseas or from old manuscripts. The ninth candi­ date for First Families of Ionia County of 1999 has been certified, so this makes a total of 50 such families in less than three years. Judge Gerald Supina of Ionia County Probate Court was the speaker. He provided outlines of the records, which his office has for research. A painstaking process has begun for transferring old handwritten ledgers which were photographed onto microfiche for easier viewing. He covered wills, trusts,’petitions foi nrobate of estates which often provide a list of heirs, other documents, guardianships and name change records The Sept. 11 meeting will feature Wilma Ackerson of the Lyo.xs Historical Society. The society has a new web site. Before the meeting, five members discovered they had worked together at Ionia Riverside institu­ tion. While the genealogical society meeting was in progress, a rare circumstance arose. Three groups of visitors came to check out the building. Most were content to view the exterior, thanks to the wide deck. One Ari­ zona lady came with her Michigan daughter and said this was a drcam come true for her to see the interior at the close of the meet­ ing. She had long admired the historic structure, even when it was on its original site. She took home a woven coverlet, which features the depot in the center design. A new, two-story house is nearly enclosed on Martin Road just south of the Ron and Peggy France home north of Brown Road in Woodland Township. The house being constructed by Klein Brothers in the next mile north is farther along. It faces Bliss Road and the garage opens from Vcdder Road, a row from Barry County. The United Methodist Women of Central UMC had their annual salad luncheon on Tuesday. Members of the host committee modeled new aprons with pockets and the church name screened on the bib. Patsy Coffman of St. Johns was the guest speak­ er. She brought an interesting, informative program on Indonesia. Officers for the year 2000 were elected. The depot museum will be open Satur­ day, Aug. 28. for the monthly open house. Jackie Gilliland will be the hostess. The exhibits are held over from Depot Day, the Lake Odessa Canning Company and the Masonic items. The newest issue of CROP news has a photo of Lake Odessa’s Barb DeLaney set­ ting out cookies for the returning walkers at the spring CROP Walk. The same issue lists the Barry County Walk on Sept. 19 and Delton Sept. 26. Central Michigan University has listed its honor students for the spring semester. Included are Jaclyn DcLancy, Michelle Hilton and Jennifer Mitchell of Lake Odessa. Grand Valley State University list­ ed its graduates at the end of spring semes­ ter. The local students are Benjamin Gon­ you of Brown Road and Sommer Maciesz of Lakeview Drive. Northwood listed Tony Deardorff as a spring graduate with an associate’s degree in the arts. The Page Memorial Building has a new entrance device. The double doors have been replaced with a wide single door and two glass side panels. Across the street. Fel­ lowship Hall also has a new single door and a sid"i panel. Classes begin for Lakewood students Wednesday, Aug. 25. The Lakewood news has carried stories of the new rooms at West Elementary and new rooms at Clarksville. Also at Clarksville the oldest building has been razed. The new space provided addi­ tional parking space. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 - REWARDS - Judge Gerald Supina addressed the genealogical society Saturday at the Depot/Museum. Patsy Coffman of St. James was the guest speaker at the United Methodist Women's meeting at Fellowship Hall on Aug. 10. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FCR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Kevin S. Phenix and Tracy L Phenix, husband and wife, of 1688 East Center Road. Hastngs. Michigan 49058, and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michi­ gan. whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated January 15. 1998, and recorded on April 13, 1998, in Docket 1010331. of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to tx> due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Six Thousand One Hundred Forty Dollars and Nine Cents ($26,140 09) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute tn such case made and provided, on September 23. 1999. at 2:00 p m the under­ signed will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hast­ ings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sate, including attorney's fees al­ lowed by law. the premises in said mortgage lo­ cated in the County of Barry and which are de­ scribed as follows A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 8 West described as commencing 28 rods East of the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 21. in the center of Center Road, thence South 198 feet for the place of beginning, thence East 191 feet, thence South 198 feet, thence West 191 feet, thence North 198 feet to the place of be­ ginning Together with an existing nght of way for ingress and egress as revealed in Uber 354 on Page 343 which has an address of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCL 600 3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S E Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 DATED August 12. 1999 Drafted by William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. NW. Ste 111-A Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (9/9) SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting August 10,1909 at 7:M p.m. Present. All board members and 8 citizens Dept reports and correspondence recei ved Motion to support recycling operation at We­ ek's with certain stipulations Gypsy moth billing problems discussed Decision to be made Sept 7 from 3 firebern bids received Bills read and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: John Gates. Supervisor (8/19) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Robert A. Tramain & Associate*, P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRYCE D BECKETT AND CHARLA D BECKETT. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS to LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated November 13. 1998. and recorded on July 13. 1999. tn Document <1015871 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due hereof the sum of two hundred sixty four thousand five hundred eighteen and 28/100 Dollars ($264.518 28). including interest at 9 990% per adjustable rale rider Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m on September 23.1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. BARRY County. Michigan end are desenbed as LOT 1 OF NEAR LANE ESTATES PLATE <1 ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6. OF PLATS. PAGE 7 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate DATED August 19. 1999 LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, Mort­ gagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (9-9) �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 19.1999 be an enormous help to parents and chil­ dren who arc struggling with the frustra­ tions of learning disabilities or ADD. These parents need all the help they can get. LEGAL NOTICES HQIKJE OFMQRTGAGLFQR^CLQSURE William Azkoul P.C. la attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be uaed tor that purpose. Default having been made <n the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by John Edwin Jay Holden and Katherine L Holden husband and wife, of 14950 Waubascon. Bellevue. Michigan 49021. and Bond Corporation, a corporation or­ ganized and existing under the laws of the Stale of Michigan, whose address ts 2007 Eastern S E . Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated June 12. 1997. and recorded on July 9. 1997. m Liber 701. Page 310, of the Barry County Register of Deeds and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Three Thousand five Hundred Ninety Eight Dollars and Forty Eight Cents ($23,598 48) and no suit or proceedings at law having been in­ stituted to recover the said deb! or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on September 9. 1999 at 1 00 p m the undersigned will sell at the East door o: the Barry County Buiidmg 220 W State Street Hastings Michi­ gan. that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mort­ gage. together with the legal fees and charges of th sale including attorneys’ fees allowed by law. the premises tn said mortgage located in Barry County. Michigan and which are described as fol­ lows A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the South­ east 1/4 of Section 26. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described as commencing at the South­ east comer of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, thence North 100 feet for place of beginning; thence North 200 feet thence West 120 feet, thence South 200 feet thence East 120 feet to the place of beginning which has an address o’ 14950 Waubascon. Bellevue Michigan 4902; The redemption period snail be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern S E Grand Rapids Ml 49507 DATED August 3 1999 Drafted by William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N W . Ste 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (9/2) MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred m the conditions of a mortgage made by KEVIN J LONGHURST and KERIE LONGHURST. Husband and wife to BRIDGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION, a Michi­ gan Corporation 1580 E Beltline SE. Suite 102. Grand Rapids. Ml 49506. dated February 27. 1998. and recorded with the Barry County Regis­ ter of Deeds on March 6.1998. in document num­ ber 1008499 Said mortgage was assigned to LIFE BANK 4110 Tigns Way. Riverside. CA 92503. by an assignment dated March 9. 1998 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on February 12. 1999 in document num­ ber 1025127 By reason of such default the un­ dersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest, at the rate of 9 673*o adjustable per annum on said mortgage the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE and 09/100 DOL­ LARS ($97,971 09) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice ts hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all !r*gal costs, charges, and ex­ penses, including attorney's fees allowed by law. said mortgage wi» oe foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the high­ est bidder at the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings on Thursday. September 23. 1999. at 1 00 p m . local time Pursuant to Public Act No 104. Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption panod shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sale unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated in the Township of Rutland. County of Barr/. State of Michigan, and more fully described as LOT 43 FAIRVIEW ESTATES NO 2. AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS ON PAGE 8 LIFE BANK Assignee of Mortgagee Dated August 12. 1999 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue. N W Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (9/9) Ann Landers ‘Net gambler Dear Ann Landers: You have printed let­ ters mentioning the dangers of cyberdating and Internet pornography, but you have never addressed the issue of online gambling. I first gambled online a year ago. and won several hundred dollars. That was un­ fortunate. because then, I was hooked. Within a few short weeks, I was totally ob­ sessed. No matter how much I won or lost, I kept gambling. I never actually saw any money hands, and it all seemed like a series of fast-pacid. exciting games. The end re­ sult is that I am now SI3,000 in debt and a nervous wreck. I am overwhelmed with shame and hu­ miliation because of this addiction. How could I have been so foolish? If my husband were to discover what I have done, he would probably leave me. Ann. I always thought that I could control my urge to gamble. I never occurred to me that my life would become hell because of it. I have miraculously stopped gambling, but there is still a long road ahead of me. I worry about making the next month’s credit-card pay­ ment or having enough money to buy a birthday gift for my son. It will take years before I am out of debt. Talk about a night­ mare without end. I am living it. I am begging you to print my letter and warn others. I always prided myself on be­ ing a responsible adult, but now. I sec how easy it is to lose your way. It could happen to me, it could happen to anyone. Tell your readers that online gambling can ruin their lives. I wish someone had warned me. Anonymous in the Midwest. Dear Anonymous: You have written a powerful letter - one that is sure to educate many readers, and I thank you for it. I sug­ gest you look up Gamblers Anonymous in the phone book and attend a few meetings to stiffen your resolve. Your story could help others - and their stories will help you. Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting August 9. 1999-7:00 p.m. Can to order and Pledge to the Flag Adams, Forster. Tonkin. Albert and 16 citizens present Woods absent due to surgery Public Hearing on Special Assessment for Repaving Dogwood Drive Decision was to wait until September 13th regular board meeting to see if there are more objections Approved agenda, minutes of 7/12/99 meeting, and August bills Received correspondence, committee and treasurer's reports Approved Walker and Fluke as auditors for the 99-2000 fiscal year, tree work at the cemeteries and park, pay for Dangerous Building Ordinance Officer. Resolution 99-13 for Township Invest­ ment Policy. Resolution No 99-14 tor Antenna tower at B PH . moving office air conditioner to old hall; drafting rules tor issuing fireworks, ex­ penses tor workshops and memberships, re­ demption of $55,000 of bonds for Stevens 1 and 3. Adjournment at 8:17 p.m. Sylvia W Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patnaa Albert. Supervisor (8/19) Too close State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 99-22688-NC In the metier of Kristen Anne Wismont NOTICE A hearing will be held on Sept 7. 1999 at 1 45 p m in the probate courtroom. Hast­ ings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF KRISTEN ANNE WISMONT TO KRISTEN ANNE PEPLINSKI THIS CHANGE OF NAME IS NOT SOUGHT FOR FRAUDULENT INTENT Date August 12. 1999 Dale Peptmski 12370 Noffke Dr Middleville. Ml 49333 Tamara Anne Girrbach 130 Coats Grove Rd Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)945-5796 (8/19) Dear Ann Landers: 1 just read the letter from “Hartford, Conn., who said her in­ laws should visit more often. I pray that MY in-laws didn't read that. Even though my husband's parents live more than 1,000 miles away, they manage to sec us every two months. They also cook up “family vacations” that rob us of pre­ cious time we should be spending alone with our two small children. My in-laws call us at least twice a week, often to com­ plain that we don’t spend enough time with them. When they aren’t visiting or phoning, they arc mailing cards and presents. Over the years, my mother-in-law has succeeded in transforming our home into what looks like a gift shop. Frankly, I feel as if our lives have been taken over by a steamroller. My husband and I have seen a counselor about this, and have been advised to set def­ inite boundaries for his parents and refuse to be manipulated. That advice was very helpful. Please tell your readers that forced closeness breeds resentment and trouble down the road. I’m just thankful we went for professional help before we became a divorce statistic. Get the word out, Ann. Nearly Smothered in the USA. Dear Nearly Smothered: I hope you and your husband will return to the counselor periodically, because your in-laws are going to continue to inundate you with gifts, ft is, unfortunately, iheir way of keeping you in their debt. ft might help to bear in mind that there is little you can do about their excessive gen­ erosity, but you can do something about Automobile Insurance OFFERS MONTHLY POLICIES For “Safe” Drivers. Convenient "Pay as you drive” continuous plan! NO FINANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY Call us direct S aava! Our monthly rates $1E92 I ■ ! MONTH each ■ MANDATORY NO FAULT COVERAGE 'Sample premium shown for covers who en/oy 5 years of safe Onvmg, use the vehtde for pleasure and are mamed. ages 25-54, with two or more cars insured on the same policy and inre in surrounding areas Cities of Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo and Kentwood proper available at shgntiy higher premiums We also offer... 3 and 6 month continuous policies also available. (Determined by multipl, ;ng rate shown by 3 for three months or 6 lor six month*). Full coverage. Including comprehensive and collision insurance, is also available at very low premiums. A 25% discount is applied to most additional cars, PLUS a full 25% discount on most multi-car policies. Additional discounts for mature persons age 55 and older. Also call about new highly competitive adult single rates for women 25 and over and men 30 and over. Join with the thousands of Michigan policyholders who have already called and saved' All it takes is 10 minutes or less to learn how you can save* CALL TODAY - TOLL FREE 1-800 648-6329 FOR RATE QUOTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION William Glen Lamkin, Middleville and Gloria Jean Smith. Kentwood. Jason Lee Pyle. Hastings and Sherry Lynette Pritchard, Hastings. John Derby Russell. 11, Delton and Alice Mildred Ruthruff, Delton. Clinton Earl Carothers. Nashville and Pamela Rose Nickerson, Nashville. Jack Noble, Jr., Rockledge. FL and Ina May Fowler, Rockledge, FL. Reginald Franks, Plainwell and Debra Jo ( Langford, Plainwell. Bruce Wayne Scheltema, Middleville and Diane Susan Wilke, Middleville. Richard Kenneth Weyrick. Hastings and Sheila Marie Hileski, Parchment. Thomas Duane Haner, Grand Rapids and Carol Lynn VerStrat. Middleville. James Lee Caswell, Newberry and Crys­ tal Kay Gibson, Lake Odessa. Brock Eric Walther, Hastings and Jill Ann Barkwell, Hastings. Gregory Floyd Sccbcr. Woodland and April Lee Miller, Woodland. Walter Leo Froman. Wayland and Elva Margaret Ulven, Wayland. Billing mess your response to it. And that is where your strength of character can shine. Gem of the Day: When a person begins to yell during an argument, it is a tip-off that he is unsure of himself. ADD danger Dear Ann Landers: Please tell your readers about research showing a link be­ tween Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), learning disabilities and substance abuse. There arc four million children in our na­ tion with learning disabilities. They arc at a greater risk of school failure, and often, ex­ perience difficulty and frustration relating to others. These children arc more likely to engage in negative and disruptive behavior. Academic failure and peer rejection arc common risk factors associated with sub­ stance abuse. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse and the National Center for Learning Disabilities hosted a confer­ ence earlier this year to explore the rela­ tionship between learning disabilities and future substance abuse. It is imperative to identify learning disabilities as early as pos­ sible and deal with them promptly. Those children with teaming disabilities who fall prey to substance abuse and addiction must receive treatment tailored to deal with both problems, and sooner rather than later. Each delay in focusing on this problem costs thousands of children opportunities they may never have again, and can set them on the tragic and often deadly course of substance abuse and addiction. Please urge your readers to have their children tested immediately if they suspect ADD or learning disabilities. - Joseph A. Califano Jr., The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, Columbia University. N.Y. Dear Joe Califano: A word to the wise is sufficient, and you certainly have hit on a subject that needs exploring and greater un­ derstanding. Thank you for a letter that can Dear Ann Landers: When I read your column about outrageous billing state­ ments, I decided to send you my story. When I was in college, I took out guaran­ teed student loans. After graduation, while still repaying the loans, I was informed that they had defaulted and had been turned over to the state collection agency. I had no idea why. It took seven years of letter writing, hir­ ing a lawyer and appealing to my congrcssperson to straighten out the mess, ft turned out that my file at tiie bank had fallen behind a filing cabinet. Can you be­ lieve? ft actually happened. I am not mak­ ing this up. The U.S. Department of Educa­ tion dropped all penalty charges, and I paid off the balance in full. End of story, right? Wrong. Keep reading. After the loan was cleared up. I began to receive billing letters from the Department of Education. What was so funny, was that the bills reported no balance due - no prin­ cipal. penalties or interest. But the letters began none too cordially with, “Warning­ Warning-Warning I Your scheduled pay­ ment is seriously overdue!” The letters con­ tained several threats about the conse­ quences if I didn’t pay off my zero balance immediately. Go figure. I received no fewer than 11 of these threatening letters, and wouldn’t be surprised if there arc more in the pipeline. - C.M. Milpitas, Calif. Dear C.M.: ll\ a good thing you have a sense of humor. Hellooooo, you folks at the Department of Education. We know you’re busy, but this is ridiculous. Gem of the Day (Credit L.S.H. in Wash­ ington, D.C.): Those who cannot find the time to do it right, somehow manage to find the time to do it over. Is alcohol ruining your life or the life ofa loved one? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. How to Deal With It. How to Conquer It ” can turns things around. Send a self-ad­ dressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, c/o Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Dean Miller elected National Bank president Dean Miller Dean J. Miller has been elected president of the National Bank of Hastings. Current NBH President David Harvey will continue his involvement as chairman of the board. Miller was bom and raised in Clyde, Ohio, graduated from Clyde High School and Ohio State University. Upon gradua­ tion, he spent five years working for the Farm Credit System. He then spent 10 years at a community bank in Bellevue, Ohio, progressing to the rank of senior vice pres­ ident and senior lender. He joined Clyde Savings Bank in 1996, serving as senior vice president/commcrcial lender. He joined NBH in March of this year. During his years in the Clyde area, he was involved in the community xyhile serv­ ing as president of the Bellevue Rotary Club, board chairman of the Bellevue Area Hospital, president of the Greater Ohio American Institute of Banking, in addition to numerous other activities. He is a graduate of the Ohio School of Banking at Ohio University, the National Commercial Lending School at University of Oklahoma and the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin at FORECLOSED HOMES Low or SO Down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 Madison. Miller, along with his wife. Deb, and their children, Deneil and Derek, who will be a senior and a junior, respectively, at Hastings High School this fall, have recent­ ly moved to Hastings. Miller, who has been acting president since March of this year, assumes the reins from former president now chairman Dave Harvey. Harvey, in tum, has been elected Executive Vice President of Sand Ridge Bank, Highland, Ind., in tum, has been elected Executive Vice President of Sand Ridge Bank, Highland, Ind., an affiliate bank of the National Bank of Hastings. Harvey’s tenure at National Bank of Hast­ ings was marked by the successful intro­ duction of a new Y2K compliant computer system and the conversion and reconcilia­ tion of all the bank's books and records. In addition, Harvey made numerous improve­ ments in the bank’s loan program, including the light hearted “Loan Arranger” cam­ paign. Harvey also was active in the United Way campaign. “Dave is a great guy, and I am really sor­ ry that he has to leave us,” said long-time Vice Chairman Richard T. Groos. “But after all, he is going from NBH into the number two spot at a bank ten times our size, so it is a very significant opportunity and pro­ motion. I, of course, like to think we whipped him into shape, but 1 admit he had a lot of stuff to start with.” Harvey’s predecessor, Steve Wasserman, also stepped up to a larger affiliate bank in the First Financial Bancorp system when he took over the presidency of Clyde Savings Bank, Clyde, Ohio. “I get nervous when they keep stealing our good guys, but their replacements seem to be just as good. Their styles are different, but wonderfully complimentary and this provides our staff the opportunity to sec dif­ ferent ways of tackling problems first hand. This is something that is difficult to get in a bank of our size. They arc all experts on the fundamentals and this continues to come out in our performance ratings, ft is fun to work with innovative people,” Groos con­ cluded. If you see... Chuck ’W Murphy on August qfl 24, wish him ^3 a happy birthday �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 19. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... Veterans of Foreign Wars and Barry County veto and the bill was a reality. Before 1936 was over, the bonus checks were paid to oxer 3.5 million World War I veterans. Then came World War II. Again the nation and Barry County rallied to the defense of the United States. And again the Veterans of Foreign Wars worked to help the returning servicemen to re-establish themselves into civilian life. There were few programs in place to aid the wounded. There was no mustering out pay in 1943. The Servicemens Readjustment Act of 1944 or the so-called G.l. Bill, which was to provide college or trade school to returning veterans, was passed after much hard work by the VFW. the American Legion and the DVA. President Franklin Roosevelt signed the G.l. Bill of Rights into law on June 22, 1944. By the cut off date of July 25. 1956, 2,232.000 World War II veterans had enrolled in college using the G.l. Bill. There is a Montgomery G.l. Bill Expan­ sion Act in place currently for servicemen which allows them to participate in paying for a part of their education in advance while still in service. (Next Week. the VFW Units tn Barry County) Col. J.M. Stotensburg leading the 1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry regiment during the Battle of Quingua. April 12. 1899. LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by William Woodson Brown II. unmarried, lo Great Lakes National Bank. Michigan. A National Banking As­ sociation. Mortgagee, dated April 29. 1999, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, the State of Michigan on May 11. 1999. as Document Number 1029365. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, thfe sum of Fifty Nine Thou­ President Franklin Roosevelt signed the G.l. Bill of Rights on June 22, 1944. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Following the Spanish-American War. veterans formed organizations to help them to get the things needed to resume civilian life. Hastings formed a unit, which was called General Shafter Camp No. 43. named for William Rufus Shafter, who had been bom near Galesburg. He commanded the army that invaded Santiago. The veterans units were organized much as the companies had been when the men were in active service. Officers of the Hast­ ings Camp were Commander Cornelius Manni; Senior Vice Commander, James R. Mason; Junior Vice Commander, Eli Davis; Officer of the Day. Edward Downs; Officer of the Guard, Hugh Riley; Trustees, Elmo Soules, Chester Englchart and Glenn Taggert. Adjutant Henry S. Sheldon; Quarter­ master, Albert H. Carveth and Chaplain Charles Wibert. There were 69 units or camps organized in the state, with some areas having more than one unit. For instance, Detroit had six units. Grand Rapids had three and Lansing had two. Battle Creek had one unit, named for General Frederick D. Funston. Camp No. 30. When General Shafter Camp No. 43 dis­ banded in 1916, many of its members joined with the general Fredrick D. Funston Post. Barry County men who transferred or joined the Funston Post were Albert Carveth, Glenn E. Taggart. John Reynolds, Milton Murphy, Claude A. Bush, Henry Gosch, James R. Mason. Jesse J. Holes. Henry Spencer. Edward Downs, Henry Wickham, Hugh Riley, Eli Davis. George Martin. Emery Apsey, Charles Wibert and Charles Green. Camp Funston was still operating in 1948 and the roster dated April 25, 1948. shows that Barry County members were Edward Downs, George Galletley, James R. Mason and Henry S. Sheldon of Company K were still active members. At this time, there were 80 Spanish-American veterans in the camp with 19 men from Company D. 32nd Michigan Volunteers along with several veterans from the regular army and the Navy. General Fredrick D. Funston Camp No. 30 was disbanded on May 22, 1968. It is estimated that 458,151 served during the period of the Spanish-American War, which included the Philippine and Chinese Boxer War, during the time from April 1898 through July 1902. This was an entirely vol­ unteer effort. World War I was lurking on the horizons just as the VFW was forming its policies, format and increasing its membership. Congress declared war on Germany on April 16, 1917. Members of the newly organized veterans organization were pledged to “instant” response to the call of duty and adopted a resolution to the effect at their 1915 convention. Theodore Roosevelt joined the VFW on July 26, 1917, becoming the first president to become a VFW member. Maj. General John J. Pershing, a paid up member of VFW Post 27 in Manila, would lead the American Expeditionary Force to France. By-laws were drafted to make the mem­ bers of the armed forces overseas eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Free membership was offered to those serving overseas until they were out of the service and back in the United States. On the home front, veterans organiza­ tions were working to improve benefits for the veterans upon their return. The War Risk insurance Act covered merchant sailors, not members of the armed forces. This was corrected late in 1917 by amend­ ments that provided insurance, allotments," along with death and disability benefits. Ford presented an ambulance to the U.S. Army on Aug. 29, 1917. Auxiliaries and posts held drives to supply ambulances. The war ended on Nov. 11, 1918, and the overseas forces began to return to the Unit­ ed States, over two million men from the Expeditionary Forces. The VFW then expe­ rienced an explosive growth. The American Legion was organized in France in 1919. It is different from the VFW, a* it is bipartisan and also doesn’t limit membership to veterans who served overseas. Many veterans join both organiza­ tions for various reasons. Many World War I servicemen were gassed with mustard gas. Many contracted tuberculosis and the veterans’ hospitals were soon filled to capacity. Programs to help them and their families were devel­ oped by the VFW. The Buddy Poppy began in May 1922. The Buddy Poppies were made in France but the demand grew so large that a florist in New York filled in the shortage. In 1923, a plan was adopt J to have the disabled vet­ erans assemble ti c poppies. The VFW was granted a trademark on Buddy Poppies and has owned the rights to that name ever since. The VFW’s Military Order of the Cootie founded in 1921 proposed the idea of build­ ing a home for orphans of servicemen. Corey J. Spencer donated 472 acres near Eaton Rapids for the home. The first family moved into the National Home on March 9, 1925. The National Home for Children is still operating at Eaton Rapids today (1999) still supported by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and their Auxiliaries. General William Rufus Shafter, a Michigan native who led the army which invaded Santiago during the Spanish American War The Hastings Camp No. 43 was named for him. President Herbert Hoover with a poster of the Buddy Poppy Girl at the V.F.W. National Home in Eaton Rapids. Michigan. 1930. This many veterans made up a large body of powerful voting stance, which has had to be recognized. Efforts to return the veterans to regain their normal lives again. In I919 the first World War II bonus peti­ tion was made. This was the first and very unsuccessful attempt to pass a bonus for those who had served in the war. President Harding refused to sign the bills, fearing to create a precedent. Calvin Coolidge also was against a bonus. He stated “We owe no bonus to able bodied veterans of the World War. The first duty of every citizen is to the nation... Patri­ otism that is paid for is not patriotism.” And the battle waged on. The House over rode the veto and the bill passed on May 17. 1924. The Adjusted Compensation Act, granted World War vet­ erans a 20-ycar paid up endowment policy at the rate of S1.25 a day for overseas ser­ vice and SI a day for service in the United States. Interest was compounded at 4 per­ cent. But there was a problem. The veterans had waited six years and now they learned that the maturity date was some time in 1945, 21 years in the future. It was called the “Tombstone Bonus." as many believed that they would never live to collect their $ 1,000 when the notes came due. In 1924 the Veterans of Foreign Wars moved their headquarters to Kansas City, Kansas. The VFW continued to grow. The “Tombstone Bonus” battle also con­ tinued. The depression was making condi­ tions intolerable. In 1932. the Bonus Expe­ ditionary Force, an army 20,000 jobless World War I vets demonstrated on Capitol Hill in June of 1932. This force was led by Walter Waters of Portland. Ore. The BEF stated that they would stay until 1945 if nec­ essary. Failure of Congress to pass the immediate payment bill resulted in what was called “Hooverville." when the veter­ ans dug in for the stay. Some veterans left, but many stayed on. The District of Columbia Board of Com­ missioners ordered the veterans evicted and this was done violently. But the battle con­ tinued on. The bill finally was passed on Jan. 24. 1936. after Franklin Roosevelt had vetoed it twice. The senators destroyed his sand Eight Hundred Thirty Six and 80/100 Dollars ($59,836 80) plus late charges of Fifty Three and 44/100 Dollars ($53 44) minus an insurance credit of Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Four and 20/100 Dollars ($13.234 20) And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in sad mortgage and pursuan' to the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that on September 23. 1999. at one o'clock in the af­ ternoon, Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 500/1000 (10 500%) percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees al­ lowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be pa*d by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as Beginning al a point North 86 degrees East 450 feet from a point on the West line of Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, located 800 feet South of the West 1/4 post of said Section 21. thence North 86 degrees East 50 feet, thence South 04 degrees East 85 feet, thence South­ westerly about p0 5 feet to a point South 04 de­ grees East 125 feet from the point of beginning Thence North 04 degrees West 125 feet to point of beginning Together with use of Lakeshore and Drive to Main Road in common with other own­ ers Tax ID No 08-009-021-025-00 During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, unless de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MSA 27A 3241(1). in which case the redemption pe­ riod shall be 30 days Dated at Ann Arbor. Michi­ gan. August 3. 1999 Elizabeth A Kiefer LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes National Bank. Michigan, mortgagee 401 East Liberty Ann Arbor. Michigan 48104-2298 (734) 769-8300 X 5499 (8-26) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Robert A. Tremain and Associate*, PC. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GER­ ALD E WALLACE AND SELMA J WALLACE. HUSBAND AND WIFE TO EQUICREDIT COR­ PORATION OF Ml. Mortgagee, dated November 3, 1994. and recorded on November 22. 1994. in Liber 619. on page 488. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment to BANK OF AMERICA ILLINOIS. TRUSTEE U/A DATED 12/1/94. by an assignment dated Novem­ ber 4. 1994. and recorded on February 16.1995, in Uber .625. on page 48. Barry County Records. Michigan, on wfleh mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of thirty nine thousand nine hundred seventy three and 71/100 Dollars ($39.973 71). including interest at 12 050% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgaged and the statute in such case made and improved, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or seme part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 00 p m on September 9. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 1209 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED August 5 1999 BANK OF AMERICAN ILLINOIS. TRUSTEE U/A DATED 12/1/94 Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremam & Associates. PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (9/2) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth P Belles and Karen A Belles husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Amenquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated February 24. 1999. and recorded on March 11. 1999 as Document No 1026364. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 04/100 dollars ($72,512.04). including interest at 9.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 10O p.m. on September 30. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Town­ ship. Barry County, Michigan, thence North 762 feet, thence West 244 feet; thence North 371 feet, thence East 244 feet; thence South 371 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated August 19. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990708355 Falcons (9/16) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent'* Estate Hie No. 99-22619-SE Estate ol Shirley Anne Czyzyk Social Security No 378-36-4923 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE: A hearing will be held on September 1. 1999 at 900 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Mary Eaton requesting that Diane Lynne Dutcher be appointed personal representative of Estate of Shirley Anne Czyzyk who lived at 212 Division. Freeport. Ml 49325, and who died 4-16-99. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) peisonal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notce Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appeanng of record Date: August 9.1999 Stephanie S Fekkes (P43549) 629 W State St. Ste 203 Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-2255 Diane Lynn Dutcher 212 Division Freeport. Ml 49325 (8/19) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION inoepenoem rrooaie File No. W-228754E Estate of Marjorie C. Gunn, aka Majorie Juch Gunn Social Security Number 372-14-7252. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 240 East North Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 died 10-5-96 Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. William L Gunn. 11090 Cobb Road, Delton. Michigan 49046. or to both the in­ dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. wrthtn 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the es­ tate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to h Gregory R. Bosma. (P30323) 427 South Westnedge Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 616-381-9730 (8/19) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 19. 1999 Sarver's sights now set on Olympic trials; scores second at Nationals < < me (< lliink <1 it... by Jim Jensen The Hastings Summerfest offers jocks a spot to shine We're just eight days away from the opening of the many Summerfest sporting adventures. OK. Summerfest athletic activities may not be comparable to the Olympic games (at least not yet), but at least our athletes have a lot of fun and don’t need to worry about a corrupt governing body, if you catch my drift. The Hastings Summerfest Friday. Aug. 27-29 provides many options to jocks (close to home as well as from far away places) looking to spend some quality, well-enjoyed time. There's softball... volleyball... a horseshoe tournament... 10K, 5K runs and a 5K walk... Bob's Gun & Tackle Open House... and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Sounds like a few healthy and thrilling options, doesn’t it? And when you're tired of all the sports and the day is getting a bit dark, remember there is always good music... tasty food... and thirst-quenching beverages to cool you down. And don't forget, there's plenty of arts and crafts if you need to buy a nice gift for that significant other, if you catch my drift. The 1999 Hastings Summerfest... Go Ahead And Do It (See, I didn't copy Nike's slogan). If interested in the athletic alternatives at the Summerfest, you'd better sign up super fast. I know that's what Tom Jarman (softball), Arnie Conklin (volleyball). Shelly Richie (the running and walking events), Pete Tossava (horseshoes), Steve Hayes (Bob's Gun & Tackle Open House) and Perry Hardin (co­ chair of 3-on-3 hoops) are thinking right about now. All of the sporting activities will be held at Fish Hatchery Park, beside Bob's Open House, so when you're resting from that hard-fought game, you can sit back... eat some delicious food that will be located on the park's grounds... and watch others who are attempting to find some success and happiness. And if you like music, the Summerfest event includes just about everything besides the Verve Pipe. (P.S., it would probably not be a good idea to hold Bob's Open House at Fish Hatchery, not now and not in the future. Just in case you were wondering) A personal plea of J-Ad Graphics' 3-on3 hoop committee (that sort of includes our intern, Nick Kacher, although he is a WRESTLER at the University of Michigan) is that you sign up real soon, so we can give away all of these cool, black and red tee-shirts. Did I mention that we have trophies for first and second teams as well as a trophy for our Slam Dunk champ? Did I also mention that the cost is just $25, basically the price of one pair of back-to-school blue jeans? What's another pair of threads anyway? Another place to check out during the three-day event is the Summerfest Community Court that will be downtown behind the Courts and Law building. There you will find great music, numerous kid's activities, a food booth and a J-Ad Graphics Community Tent. The tent will be a place where people can go to escape the sun and relax when they need to rest. A YMCA Tower will also be set up right in front of the library for those who feel like doing a bit of climbing. Sure, this may sound like a commercial, but really it's for your own good (all of you!!). Get off that couch, tum off that television set and take that Twinkie out of your mouth. It's Summerfest time. Enjoy. Talk to you soon. After boxing in the championship bout at last week’s Nationals, Hastings’ Candi Sarver now has her eyes focused on this winter s United Stales Olympic trials. h’s a great opportunity for Sarver. 26, and she plans to give it her best shot. "1 have always had an Olympic dream," Sarver said. "Now, I’m hoping to get a chance." Sarver made it to the championship in the 125-pound weight class at the Aug. 12-14 Nationals held in Augusta, Ga. She won a unanimous decision battle Aug. 12 and scored another unanimous decision win the following day. Sarver's plan was to not go for the big knockout punch, but rather wear down her opponents. It was a scheme that worked to perfection. "1 went to the body, then the head and then back to the body," Sarver explained. Those two victories put her in the championship Aug. 14 against the No. 1 ranked pugilist at 125. "I was really nervous." Sarver said. "I won the first round, but she took the second and the third rounds. (Still) I learned a little bit." The 10-year veteran who won the gold Candi Sarver sizes up an op onerrt at Nationals held in Augusta, Ga. Sarver wound up second at the toumar <it and now is headed to the U.S. Olympic Trials. (Photo provided) medal at the Nationals, however, retired from the sport after her bout with Sarver. Sarver (13-3 overall record with six knockouts) has only dabbled in the ring for a year and a half, but the knowledge she has gained and the determination that she has put forth has made her a solid contender. "After my fight Saturday, I was upset that I had lost, but I should have actually been excited," Sarver said. "My main goal was to try to get to the trials... I was happy to get this far." The United States Olympic Trials will be held in February 2000 and there wifi be plenty of boxers there who will be looking to make the 2000 Olympic team. Sarver plans to train like she has been and to work on being sharp, possibly becoming a little bit quicker. "My main goal A true champion, Hastings' Candi Sarver is determined to do the best she can in the boxing ring. (Photo provided) A Dutch treat served up for area soccer stars For its five-year anniversary, the PSVUSA Soccer Camp added a few exciting extras. The camp this year had an arrangement with Caledonia and Scots' varsity soccer coach Brian Broekhuizen to hold part of its first-week camps in Caledonia. "He (Broekhuizen) liked it and wanted to do it," PSV-USA Soccer Camp coordinator Steve Evans said. "They (the camp coaches) had a good workout for them." Roughly 30 soccer players from Caledonia and Thomapple Kellogg high schools attended the Caledonia session that was for athletes in the freshmen and junior varsity high school age programs. Another 30 kids attended a night camp staged at Thornapple Kellogg (Middleville) that was for varsity age stars. The first two sessions were held Monday, Aug. 2 through Friday, Aug. 6. Six coaches worked the opening week sessions and all were from the PSV Eindhoven Philips Football Club. Included in the group were coordinator Roy Wilhelm, Sander Buiks, Jelle deWit, Maartan VanKeulen and Job Muurmans. Wilhelm and Buiks both came to Middleville for the summer camps last year, while deWit and VanKeulen were making their first trips to the United States. During the second week of PSV-USA camps, half the coaches instructed in nearby Holland and half remained in Middleville for the younger kids sessions. Dan Clark of Caledonia also served as a coach at the E Hand camps. Second week camps in Middleville included two sessions for 9 to 13-yearolds. The total number of participants for the two weeks of sessions was 167 soccer players, including some from Hastings, Byron Center and Wyoming Park. The numbers, according to Evans, have dramatically increased during the past five years. DUTCH... continued on page 11 was to try to get to the trials," -Candi Sarver "The fights that 1 had this past weekend were the best that 1 >a<c ever hid," Sarver said. Helping the Hastings High School graduate to reach her level of success lias been trainers Brian Lee (Grand Rapids) and Charles Judge She works out of the Grand Rapids Pride boxing gym and is the only female to train there. Sarver has worked vigorously on achieving her boxing goals and her efforts have certainly paid off as she attempts now to go for the Gold. "I think that it's great that I have an opportunity to try out," Sarver said. If I don't make it. I won't be disappointed. If I don't make it. Ill just go pro." Her boxing career has included a title performance at the West Michigan Stale tournament and a first place performance at the Michigan Golden Gloves event staged last year in Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena. Lee and Judge are not the only ones who have helped Sarver in her ring quest. The three shifts at Hastings Manufacturing raised $642 to help her with the cost that she needed lo make it to the Augusta Nationals. If interested in helping Sarver reach her goal, call (616) 9484)449. Dustin Terrel looks to drive past a defender during last year's J-Ad Graphics Summerfest 3-on-3 basketball tournament held at Fish Hatchery Park. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Berlin hosts ACDelco Challenge Series In front of a capacity crowd, Mike Miller used late race pit strategy to win the American Speed Association ACDelco Challenge Series Build A Mold 300 last Saturday night at the Berlin Raceway. It was a race that came down to the wire. In the end, less than a second separated Miller from second place finisher Mike Garvey. It was Miller’s 15th victory of his ASA career. Havir.g a very strong race was Middleville's Dave Sensiba, who came in fourth place. Sensiba was followed by Bob Scnneker of Dorr. The Berlin Raceway Super Stocks will be running season championships races next Saturday night in a three-in-onc program that will also include the Late Model Stock Cars and Sportsman cars. Race action will begin at 7 p.m. You can find out more information at www.berlinraccway.com. SERIES, cont. page 12 Running The "O"... Joe Bush Trojan head football coach Tim Penfield evaluates the offense as it gears up to run a play from scrimmage during last Saturday's morning practice at Thomapple Kellogg High School's Bob White Stadium. The MHSAA regular season is just eight days away (Friday, Aug. 27) with Comstock coming to Delton Kellogg. Hastings hosting Barry County foe Lakewood, Middleville traveling to rival Wayland Union and Union City entertaining Maple Valley in opening week contests. The number of teams qualifying for the playoffs this season has been doubled and the area grid squads are hoping that they will be part of the post-season tournament. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 19. 1999 - Page 11 DUTCH...continued from page 10 Sander Buiks leads the campers through sprints during last Thursday's morning session at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Sports and music go hand in hand by Nick Kacher Staff Writer Music is a major part of sports these days, for the fans and competitors alike. In any locker room before a competition, it’s a good bet music will be jammin’ and during the competition music will be played for the fans. Since music and sports seem to go hand in hand. I have matched some chosen teams and athletes with some appropriate song.-.. If I was a producer, this would be a soundtrack I would mix for Special K. Records. (Special K is my nickname). Barry Sanders* “Fly Away” Lenny Kravitz-* The main chorus of this song says, “I want to get away, I want to flyyyyyy awayyyy. yeccaaaaa, yea” That pretty much sums up Barry’s retirement. He stated to a friend that his desire to leave the game was greater then his desire to play. People can not accept such a simple reason, we want scandal and corruption. People act like he has a responsibility to his team and his fans. He has neither, it’s not like he sold his soul to the Lions. Football was his job, he no longer wants that job, live with it. Lance Armstrong“I Will Survive” Gloria Gaynor— This guy has done sometning only one other American has ever done, win the Tour ic France. That is an amazing feat and having battled cancer prior to it, makes it even more unbelievable. Lance Armstrong is a real-life hero, in a time when heroes are hard to come by. He define perseverance, hard-work, dedication, and good sportsmanship. Founders Weekend horseshoe winners announced Here arc the results of the Delton Founders Weekend Horseshoe contest on Saturday at the Delton courts: Group I — 1. Steve Barnum, 2. Bruce Evans. 3. Larry Cotton. Group II — I. Lloyd Hudson, 2. Lewis Sisbec. 3. Nancy Cotton. Group HI — 1. Scott Pierson. 2. Jack Otten, 3. Fred Staton. Group IV — 1. Bo Bissell. 2. Bob Chaffee. 3. Pete Tossava. Group V — I. Tim Frie, 2. Jeff Anders, 3. Tom Sigter. U.S. Women’s Soccer Team- “We are the Champions” Queen— This one speaks for itself, they arc the World Champions. “Hew Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You" Tames Taylor — The U.S. Women’s Soccer team was not an overnight sensation. They have been the best in the world for years now, only this year did the public start to recognize them. It was about time we started paying attention to what they were doing. So for them, how sweet it must be to finally get the support, recognition, and love they truly deserve. Tiger Woods- “Eye of the Tiger” Survivor — Sure, this one is totally clichd, but hey I think it fits. When Tiger hit the tour he was the most hyped thing since white bread. He had more expectations placed upon him then any other athlete of this decade. To not buckle under the pressure, and to live up lo those expectations was pretty much unbelievable. Tiger has the ability to block out everything else, put on his game face (his eye of the tiger) and play some amazing golf. He is one of sports greatest competitors, he rises to the occasion time and time again. Just look at what he did at Medina. Sergio Garcia - “All I Want to Do is Have Some Fun” Sheryl Crow -­ This kid is flat out cool. I want to be his friend, I really do. I am not simply on the band-wagon, I am the one driving! He has the creativity and talent to pull off some golf shots that are just unbelievable and when he pulls them off, he gets genuinely excited. He is the only player on the course who looks like lie is having a good time, and that’s because he is. He competes hard, but he has fun doing it. Watching him run after his shots and jump in the air, is a refreshing change from the mask many others wear. Plus. I like to sec people my age show the old folks how it’s done. The Detroit Lions- “How Can I Live Without You” Leanne Rhymes— Let’s face it. our Lions are in trouble without the skills of Barry Sanders. No matter how you break it down, the Lions are going to be hurting. I mean come on. they were not that good with the best running back in the league, how do you think they will be without him. MSU Sports“Unanswered Prayers” Garth Brooks— Half the people that read this will get a good laugh, the other half will be cursing my name. If you are cursing my name, settle down, I’m just adding a little fuel to a friendly rivalry. SPORTS...cont. on page 12 Part-Time Laundry Positions Includes weekends and various shifts. Willing to train the right candidate. Vacation and sick benefits are available, as well as dental and/or medical insurance. Wages based on experience. To apply for this position, fill out an application at our facility or contact Marcia Hause at 616-945-2407 ext. 212. EOE Tifiornapple 911 EMERGENCY Home Address Signs (fi z □ 0 0 z a • • • • Part-time ‘19.95 ea - 2 or more ‘17.95 ea. Coldwater and Hastings. BA in English required; MA English Instructors in Battle Creek. in English preferred. For ENGL 151/152 MA must be Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs “Any Name' Pvt Rd Signs in progress. Day and/or evening hours. Aug. 30 - Dec. 22. 1999. Letter of application addressing qualifica­ tions and detailed resume must be received by 4 p.m. EDT on 8/27/99 at Administrative Services Job #773n. (616) 948-8618 ». Ton Free 888-577-7446 Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue. '©—0' PRIVATE DRIVE SIGNS Battle Creek. MI 49017-3397. Mail. Fax: 616-962­ 4290 or email: admserv@kellogg.cc.mi.us materials. AA/EOE New Services NEWS Hastings Mens Softball League Stand­ ings B League Varney* Const............................................ 12-3 Jarman/Lydy Builders...........................11-5 Newton Well Service............................. 11-6 Hastings Mfg..............................................9-7 TNR ...........................................................8-8 Oldc Towne Tavern Boys..................... 4-10 Complete Lawn Care............................. 1-17 Home Run Leaders - C. Herrings 15. T. Lubitz 15. R. Taylor 15. E. Carr 12. S. Hub­ bert 12. K Wood I l,T. Wilder 10. A. Snider 10. D Geiger 10. Last Week's Results Newton Well Service 18. Mfg. 16; TNR 9. Mfg 8; Varney Const. 7. Lawn Care 0; Blarney Stone Black 21. Dairy Queen 6; OTT As 15. Dairy Queen 5; Mad Dawgs 7. No Pref. 0; Jarmen Lydy 17. Lawn Care 7; Jarman Lydy 26 vs. OTT Boys 0; Carpenter Plumb. 7. No Pref 0. This Week's Games Thursday. Aug. 19 - 6:30 OTT As vs. Blarney Stone Black; 7:30 Mad Dawgs vs. OTT As. 8 30 OTT Boy s vs. Mfg Friday. Aug. 20 - 6:30 Jarman Lydy Builders vs Mfg.; 7 30 Carpenter Plumb, vs. No Pref Tow ing; 8:30 Carpenter Plumb vs. No Pref Tow ing. KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE REQUIRED BY NEW BARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE 1011 E. State St.. Hastings 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. MI 49058 seven national championships between 1986 and 1997 with its style. The Dutch style of play is regarded as one of the best in developing technical skills. With a system that focuses on using constant repetition of drills, the Dutch style is known for its precision and overall technique. Still, the fundamental lessons are what come first. Soccer skills that the camps tend to focus on include ball control, collecting the ball quickly and moving away quickly and moving to an open space where players can deliver a pass or receive one and be better in scoring range. Those technical and tactical (awareness) fundamentals, Evans hopes, will stay with the young aspiring soccer players for years to come. He says "it teaches them how to read the field" and make smart soccer decisions by doing so. "I hope that we arc providing something that will be helpful for the kids,’’ Evans explained. "We will know if they take the concepts and incorporate them into their games. If kids can take the skills and use what they learn during the course of their games (then we know it’s working)." Jelle deWit watches the aspiring soccer stars go through their drill during last Thursday's morning session at Thomapple Kellogg High School. STREET NAME SIGNS YMCA A League Oldc Towne Tavern As ........................ 14-2 Carpenter Plumbing .............................12-4 Blarney Stone Mad Dawgs ................. 12-5 Blarney Stone Black............................. 12-5 No Preference Towing.......................... 6-10 Dairy QucenTrue Value ..................... 2-16 Gale Plumbing ...................................... 1-17 Camps such as PSV-USA do more than promote soccer to certain areas, they also enable athletes to play team sports, opportunities that don’t always exist for many younger jocks. "Soccer provides more than just soccer," Evans stated. "It’s the first organized team experience for many. They learn to play sports, but also they learn about teamwork and sportsmanship. It’s their first team experience and helps them to develop an interest." A number of area soccer clubs have representatives at PSV-USA, including AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization), Select Soccer and TVSC (Thomapple Valley Soccer Club). Similar camps for PSV-USA Soccer arc held during the summer in Ohio. Those camps lake place in Dublin and Columbus, the home of the Major League Soccer Columbus Crew. Wilhelm also works with the Crew soccer squad. PSV participates in the Dutch professional soccer league and is located in the Eindhoven-Holland area. PSV is regarded as one of the top two teams that play football (soccer) in the Netherlands and its European success stems from a Dutch-style of play. PSV Eindhoven won BARRY TRANSIT Transportation to Grand Rapids! Barry County Transit will begin transportation to Grand Rapids on September 1,1999 The new service will start out serving first shift hours (7am to 3:50pm) Two stops will be made in the city of Hastings, then proceeding north along M-37 to Middleville for one stop, then to Grand Rapids, making stops at work sites around the airport. We will also make one stop at woodland Mall for line-up with the Grand Rapids area Transit authority. Questions? call 616-948-8098 ask for Joe �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 19. 1999 SPORTS...continued from page 11 As soon as I start to denounce MSU sports, here’s what all the Spartans will cry, ’’ummm, who was in the final four last year" it never fails. Yea, MSU had a good team­ great. grand, super, but where’s the title. We all know what University in Michigan last brought home the hardware, and not just ir basketball MSU has been praying for their athletics to gain some success, but it. just ain’t happening, keep praying though, things arc bound to tum around some time. Another fitting song is ”We didn't Start the Fire’’ - Yes, I am referring to the riots. Yea, sure it was kids from other schools, MSU is completely innocent, whatever! U of M Sports* “It’s Good to be King” Tom Petty— As far as collegiate athletics go their are not many colleges across the country that can claim the kind of success that Michigan can. In the last ten years Michigan has claimed national championships in the three major college sports, football, basketball, and hockey. Furthermore, year after year Michigan takes the crown as having the Big Tens best athletics, (there is a calculated formula, this is not up for discussion, it’s a fact). They stand second, only to Northwestern University, in academics. I have to say, “It feels great to be a Michigan Wolverine.’’ NBA Players- “Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes” Paul Simon— Basketball players are making insane amounts of cash, I would not be surprised if their shoes did have diamonds on the soles, or laces made of gold. 1 am not saying there is anything wrong with that, if people were willing to pay me that much money to play Some Great Catches... The G ALL-STAR G of the Trucking Industry! OPTIONS... continued on page 13 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Aug. 22 • 1-3 PM |CONVENANT .SERIES... continued from pm» 10 |O TRANSPORTO Where the HOME TEAM Always Wins! NOTICE 0 Health In*. Available 1st Day on Truck Kalamazoo Speedway... A couple of local drivers were in winning contention Aug. 11 at the Kalamazoo Klash VII at the Kalamazoo Speedway. Bob Holley qualified third and finished second in the A feature, Dave Sensiba qualified 25th but was third in the A feature, Joe Bush qualified fifth and took fourth n the A feature and Brandon Lyons qualified fourth and was ninth in the A feature. Other locals taking part were Ron Finkbeiner (16th in the A feature), Kenny Warner (25th in the A feature), Larry Dahlke (second in the C feature) and Kevin Malosh (T5tfi in the C feattire). Other notables were Fred Campbell (fifth in the A feature). Chris Orr (the winner of the A feature), Tom Fedewa (26th in the A feature), Andy Bozell (30th in the A feature), Butch Miller (22nd in the A feature), Mike Eddy (28th in the A feature) and Randy Sweet (did aot compete) and Gary Terry (did not compete). In Super Late Model action Brandon Lyons continued to earn points by placing 12th in the feature. He is THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY. 0 Me<fcal-W»on-D*ntal 0 401KCredH Union S 1,000 Sign-On Bonus For Eip. Company Drivers 000000000000 Directions: M-37 to Hastings through town on State Street, north on Michigan, east on Mill to properly Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office 3rd floor. Courthouse. Hastings. Ml and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Friday. August 27. 1999 *95. BEAUTIFUL, 3 BEDROOM HOME on 3 For Graduate Students Bud Meyer Truck Lines Middleville group weighing recreational facility options The first Middleville Area Recreation Planning meeting Sept. 29 focused on concerns about what facilities arc needed by athletic organizations in the area. The second meeting Tuesday night (Aug. 17) at the Village Hall in Middleville focused on how the group would go about dealing with those needs and how they should go about forming their organization. On hand to discuss how the committee could handle its concerns was Gregory Longworth, an attorney for Law Weathers & Richardson in Grand Rapids. It was quite a weekend recently for a couple of local anglers. Up top, Kacy McDonald and Jack Homing of Hastings, with nice seven Bass stringer of Largemouth weighing 12.24 pounds at the Aug. 7 Tri State Bass tournament at the Marble-Coldwater Chain. Their efforts was good for second place. The pair took home a check for $950 are in contention to qualify for the National Championship in Coldwater Sept. 23-25. On bottom, Homing and Jeff Denny, both of Hastings, with seven Bass Stringer of Largerrjuth weighing 17.14 pounds at the Aug. 8 Tri State Bass Super Team ev »nt held at the Grand River in Grand Haven. Homing's and Denny's efforts put them in fifth place at Grand Haven and earned them $800. Homing and Denny are sponsored by K & E Bass i ackle and Bass Stopper Lures of Hastings. McDonald and Homing are sponsored by K 4 E Tackle and Bass Stopper Lures. | Driver a game. I can't see myself raying, “y* know, that's just too much money I don’t even want half that amount, but thanks for the offer. Another song is "Sweet Child of Mine" Guns and Roses-- NBA players should know this tunc, they have enough illegitimate children to fill a school. Not all players are involved in this lifestyle, but a good number of them are, lets be honest For every kid that the general public know* about, there are probably five we don't Maybe if the owners met their salary demands they could afford condoms. And thats the bottem line! acres, with central air. fireplace. 2 baths and 2+ car garage. Many trees and lots of privacy...... $157,000 Hoeteee: Marlene White - 945-4152 Westdale/Witzel Better Homes & Gardens 94*3770 34 Tanner Lake Road - $119,500 COME AND SEE IT! JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 14 Adopted: August 11,1999 Eflectlve: Immediately Upon Publication An Ordinance to establish charges for fire department services under Michigan Act 102 of 1990. (MCL law 41 806a) and to provide methods tor the collection of such charges THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN In order to protect the township from incurring extraordinary expenses resulting from the utiliza­ tion of towns!tip resources to respond to an incident involving hazardous materials, the township board authorizes the imposition of charges to recover reasonable and actual costs mcurfted by the township in responding to calls for assistance in connection with a hazardous materials release Quiet family neighborhood, low traffic road, nicely landscaped and maintained well. 3-bedroom, finished basement. 16x32 swim­ ming pool, deck, screened porch, dishwasher, updated mechanical (furnace, septic and hot water htr., new in last 5 yrs.), fenced in back yard. Call (616)945-4799 for appointment to view. currently fourth in overall points and leads all rookies. Kenny Warner had a good night qualifying seventh and then placing fourth in the feature. In Factory Stocks, Brad Shellenbarger came across the line in fifth place. He is now 10th in the point standings. If you have not already collected the signatures of your favorite race car drivers, next week at the Kalamazoo Speedway is Autograph Night. All the cars and drivers will be on the track before the races get underway to meet and greet their fans. To find out more information about the happenings and events at the Kalamazoo Speedway log onto www.kalamazoospeedway.com . SECTION II MAZABDQ.U.S.KAILR'ALS DEFINED For the purpose of this ordinance, "hazardous matenals" include, but are not limited to a chem­ ical that is a combustible liquid, a flammable gas. explosive flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizef. pyrophorc. unstable reactive, or water reactive SECTION HI release DEFINED Any spiling, leaking, pumptng. emitting, pouring, emptying, discharging, injecting, leaching, dumping or disposing into the environment SECTION IV RESPONSIBLE PARTY DEFINED Any individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, commercial entity, consortium, joint venture, government entity or any legal entity that is responsible for a release of a hazardous ma­ terial. either actual or threatened, or is owner, tenant, occupant or party in control or property from which hazardous materials are released New SECTION V CHARGES IMPOSED UPON RESPONSIBLE PARTY Where the township fire department responds to a call for assistance in connection with a haz­ ardous matenals release, actual costs incurred by the Township responding to such a call shall be imposrj by the responsible parties, including, but not hmrted to: A. $450 00 per hour, or fraction thereof, for each piece of apparatus required, in the opinion of the officer in command, to stand by at the hazardous matenals incident. (This rate is subject to annual review) 8 All Personnel-related costs incurred by the township as a result of responding to the haz­ ardous matenals incident Such costs may include, but not limited to. wages, salaries and fnnge benefits and insurance for full-time and part-time fire fighters; overtime pay and related fnnge benefits for hourly employees, and fire run fees paid to on-call fire fighters Such per­ sonnel-related expenses shall commence after the first hour that fire department has re­ sponded to the hazardous matenals incident and shall continue until all township personnel have concluded hazardous matenals incident-related responsibilities C Other expenses incurred by the township in responding to the hazardous materials incident, including but not limited to. rental, or purchase of machinery, equipment, labor, consultant, le­ gal and engineering fees, and the replacement costs related to disposable personnel protec­ tive equipment extinguishing agents, supplies, water purchased from municipal water sys­ tems and meals and refreshments for personnel while responding to the hazardous materials D. Charges to the township imposed by any local, state federal government entities related to the hazardous materials incident E Costs incurred tn accounting for all hazardous materials incident-related expenditures, in­ cluding billing and collection costs SECTION 7 OTHER REMEDIES The township may pursue any other remedy or may institute any appropriate action or proceed­ ing in a court of competent jurisdiction to collect charges imposed under this ordinance The re­ covery of charges imposed under this ordinance dees not limit the liability of responsible parties un­ der local ordinance or state or federal law. rule or regulation Should any provision or part ol the within ordinance be declared by any court of competent ju­ risdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not effect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this ordinance which shall remain tn full force and effect SECTION 9 EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect immediately All ordinances or parts of ordinances tn conflict are hereby repealed June Doster. Clerk Johnstown Township Boys aad Giris 13-15; Boys and Giris 16-18 ■ KuariVmeiliadOUo Team Name Team Name ------------------------------- 1 — Captain ■ Phone # i i Captain Phone # Team Name — 1 ------------------------------I Captain I l Phone # 96 Speedway... It was an exciting night at the New 96 Speedway last Saturday. It was such an exciting night that it is hard to say what the bigger story is. It could be Rick Stout’s 200th career IMCA Modified win. Or it might be Brett Mann taking the $2500 first prize in the Super Sprints feature. However, Ben Christie's win in the Street Stocks was quite a wild show as well. With three laps remaining in the IMCA Modifieds, Stout was able to grab the lead and hold off Brook Brasington and Jake Meyerink of Caledonia. He celebrated his 200th win in IMCA Modifieds with his crew, his wife and a bottle of champaign. Brett Mann was able to take the last feature race of the year for the Super Sprints at the New 96 Speedway. The Dealers Choice and the Super Sprints put up an extra bonus to make the feature worth $2500 to the winner. In the 15-lap Street Stock feature, a yellow caution flag on the 14th lap set up a one lap dash to the finish. As the green came out Chrisite of Freeport tucked under Jim Brown and was able to inch in front of him for his fifth season victory. Next week it will be Christmas in August at the Speedway, sponsored by Baseball Cards and Pacing collectibles. The 410 Open Sprints, IMCA Modifieds and the Street Stocks will all make their way to the track. Racing is set to start at 7 p.m. For more information log onto www.96spcedway.com �The Hastings Banner - Thursflay. August 10. 1999 - Page 13 Local woman escapes welfare, Her welfare case was transferred from Kent County to Barry in July 1996 so she continued to receive Family Independence Program (FIP) funds. Medicaid and food stamps. A single mom. Emelander was grateful for the help, but she didn't want welfare to become a way of life or a legacy for her children. "Even before her first meeting with her Family Independence Specialist, she was already working on establishing personal goals. With the help of her FIA worker. Kimberly identified barriers to finding em­ ployment and developed a plan to make herself job ready.’’ according to an FIA press release. "Kimberly was referred to the Work First program in July 1996. She attended Work First classes where she practiced interview­ ing, created resumes and participated in other employment-related activities. Through Work Firt. Kimberly gained em­ ployment at a Shell gas station in Hast­ ings," the press release said. She tackled the job with zest — clean­ ing, painting and doing a variety of other jobs. Her "diligence and outstanding work ethic" paid off. Emelander was honored twice with the Shell district's Employee of the Year Award during her 2 1/2 years there. "This is something she should be very proud of," Howard said of the Shell award. When FIA required Emelander to increase her employment hours, she was hired to work at Gentex Corp, in January. "Later, searching for a job closer to home, she found work through a temporary placing agency at Lowell Engineering... On Jan. 26. 1999, Kimberly's FIP case closed due to earnings from her employ­ ment income," the press release said. "I do thank everybody — the FIA," Eme­ lander told the audience at the ceremony. "...When I first came here, I didn’t know what to expect, but you guys were really great and set me up with a really great pro­ gram — Work First, which I really enjoyed very much..." Howard said that Emelander wanted her children — Kevin, 11, Kyle, 7. and Krys­ tal, 5, "to believe that determination and hard work would allow you to achieve any­ thing, understanding what many of us real­ ize, and sometimes forget, that the best way to help our children believe in them­ selves is to set the example." That is happening. "My youngest one will start kindergarten there this year," Emelander said in an inter­ view. "I can’t believe that they're growing up. Thai's the. only thing that I regret is not being home all the time to be with them. I think we're adjusting to it pretty good. It seems to be putting a good work ethic in my daughter. The boys, they al­ ready liavc it. They are already good to go, and now my daughter's talking about how she wants to go to school and be a doctor. So, I’m pretty proud of that," she said. Emelander's FIA caseworker and em­ ployment counselor spoke highly of her at the award ceremony. "When we visited her in her home and showed her that we really cared and what we could do lo help her and what it would take to accomplish her goals, she was re­ ally fired up... She was determined to make the most of every opportunity." said Bruce Nelson, Work First employment counselor of the Foundation for Behavioral Resources in Hastings. "She was a perfect indiviuual... and al­ ways had a smile on her face. She was such a joy to us, lo have her come into the of­ fice... She was such an encouragement to other people... She has been just really a blessing... and always so cooperative," Nelson said. Caseworker Tina Williams told Eme­ lander, "It's been fun working with you... "Kim is a great example of what goal setting can accomplish. I had no doubt from the beginning that she could do it...," Williams said. Rick Treor, representing U.S. Con­ gressman Vernon Ehlers, presented Eme­ lander with a congratulatory letter from Ehlers. "Pm delighted that you are being honored for your motivation and determination to improve the quality of life for you and your family," the letter said. Ehlers also praised her work ethic and commitment to self-sufficiency. A stale tribute, signed by State Rep. Terry Geiger and State Senator Joanne Emmons, also was given to Emelander in recognition of her determination "to make it on her own. "...She endured many hardships and strove for solutions which would accom­ modate her intentions for self-sufficiency," the tribute said. Besides the award plaque, Emelander re­ ceived gift certificates, one from the Barry FIA board members, presented by its Chairwoman, Jan Geiger, and another from the state. "We established this (Achiever) award in October, 1993 to acknowledge the contri­ butions and achievements of participants in our landmark reform initiatives To Strengthen Michigan Families... I’m very proud of this program...," Howard said. He also noted the contributions of the FIA agency in helping Emelander, but said "The success is truly Kimberly's. It was her desire and Iter willingness that really al­ lowed that success to happen, overcoming barriers that helped strengthen not only herself, but her entire family," said Howard who was appointed to his post by Gov. John Engler in March. Emelander's award also "is a reminder of not only an excellent staff, but what our mission is about...knowing that as an agency we can end do help make a differ­ ence," he said, also praising collaboration with businesses and the community. Howard, a former administrator for the Iowa Department of Human Services, "has embraced and his been carrying forward continued from page 1 Michigan's national leadership role in the welfare reform initiatives of To Strengthen Michigan Families and Project Zero," said Ron Decker, Barry/Eaton FIA director. Decker called Howard "a strong advocate for our customers and in their personal goals of self-sufficiency. "He has challenged all of us. our staff, our agency partners and all of our Barry community to team together for excel­ lence," Decker said. Since 1992, FIAs all over the state have helped 217,484 families leave welfare be­ cause their earned income has grown, Howard said. When the initiative started seven years ago, only about 15 percent of the 230,000 families on public assistance had earned in­ come. Today, those families are expected to go to work and 54 percent had reported earnings, dropping the caseload to 86,100 in June. "...That's the lowest since September 1970," Howard said. He praised the effectiveness of the state's Project Zero welfare reform program, which expects able welfare clients to have jobs that provide some amounts of earned income. "We want everybody to work so we want zero families without earned income," Howard said. In May, Barry County became the 10th county in the state to be designated as a Project Zero county and Eaton became one a week ago. A key partnership in the success of wel­ fare-to-work is working with employers and with community programs involving health, transportation, career development, etc., Howard said. "The whole collaborative spirit is one that is important. I'm from the philosophy that government can't do it alone and we shouldn't even try. That doesn't mean we’re out of it. There are really a number of part­ nerships in that collaboration, state and local.-.to make this happen," he said. Barry County is "very impressive, par­ ticularly for a smaller population county, because of the number of collaborations that really are going on. That's speaks a lot for its success," Howard said. "Those part­ nerships help us move people into em­ ployment and self-sufficiency. If an em­ ployer works with us then it's not just helping us to provide access to jobs, but it's making a difference in families," Howard said. NOTICE THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE SOUD WASTE OVER­ SIGHT COMMITTEE. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office 3rd floor, Courthouse. Hastings. Ml and must bo returned by 5:00 p.m on Friday. August 27.1999 OPTIONS...continued from page 12 operate under one of the three acts. There will need to be some type of a contract that's going to be executed." Thornapple Kellogg High School athletic director Tom Lehman said the group should look at ways other areas have accomplished similar projects. He mentioned the Wyoming Park Recreational Board and South Kent Recreation as entities they should talk to and study while addressing their own needs. Longworth said they should do a study to look at locations, the needs for the locations and the overall cost. Near the meeting’s conclusion, McGee said that the major needs of the group at this time are: • Who is going to participate? • How will the money be allocated? Longworth discussed the possibilities that the group would have to obtain what it needs as far as recreational facilities are concerned. After review, Longworth said there were three options of acts to consider and said that the Urban Cooperation Act was the best one because the schools, townships, village and other interested parties could create a separate legal entity to address the group's needs and concerns. "(It’s) the preferable way to go into this situation," Longworth said. "It allows the separate entity to be created and to carry on the goals of this group." "We're ccming together to figure out the best way of doing this," said Kevin McGee, a former athletic director at Thornapple Kellogg High School and currently a teacher at the school. "The fin.1 meeting was to hear the concerns and now we need to look at ways to start the organization." Many organizations would like to join the group, but need to know the parameters involved. Mike Kelly, Thornapple Township Trustee, said they would support the project, but cannot commit money without his board's approval. George London, the Yankee Springs Township Supervisor, said that his area has space for a nine-acre field, "but the community is not sure which way they want to go with it." McGee said that the grants should match $3 for every $1 the group puts into the recreational facility project. He also said that "We want the contract that • What the length of the contract should be? • And should the contract include an out-clause to protect the entities that would join? "Most of us are elected officials," Thornapple Township Trustee Walt Eavey said. "If we get a whole new board and we don't like it, it’s a scary thought, but it's there." Kelly also said that "It is very important to build expandability into it" because of future growth expected in the area. He wants the group to make sure that dollars set forth are "not too small." McGee said next step for the group is to find a sample contract, to find out what land they have and obtain estimates of the cost and to sec if the land is suitable for the sports that it will be designated for. The next meeting is Tuesday, Sept 21, at the Village Hall. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. flushes out everything that everyone wants." Longworth responded by saying, "If it's going to be cooperative effort to carry on this type of activity, you will have to NEWS of Your Local Area Can Be Read Each Week in The BANNER. Call us at 945-9554 to Subscribe. - ■ ■ - • jj Highly recommended for brighter smiles. 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"The pursuit was initialed at Brown Road near Velle Road." Irish and McClure then sped up and pulled nway, reaching a speed of up to 117 rm :s per hour, continuing through a stop sig.i intersection at Woodland Road. "Shortly thereafter, their tail lights were no longer in view," said Harper. Officers discontinued the chase as the cyclists went west on Brown Road, where the possum entered the path of the 1997 Yamaha 600 driven by Irish. "Irish lost control and ran off the road," said Harper. "The other cyclist tried lo avoid Irish and crashed, iuo.’’ Police said Irish traveled 41 feet on the shoulder of the road before entering a ditch, then traveled another 83 feet, vaulted off of a driveway in a field, traveled another 36 feet and hit a tree six feet, 10 inches above the base. "The bike came to rest 47 feet from where it vaulted after hitting the Staff Writer The police couldn't catch two motorcyclists in a high speed pursuit early Thursday, but an unsuspecting possum got in the way and ended the chase with a crash. Both riders were taken to Pennock Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The incident began when troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police clocked the two mo’orcycles at 91 mph in a 55 mph zone on M-50 at about 12:27 ajn., said Sgt. Steve Harper. Just as officers caught up to the two riders, later identified as 24-year-old Andrew Irish of Lake Odessa and Nathaniel McClure, 22, of Portland, the pair turned west onto Brown Road, where officers then attempted to initiate a stop. "The two cyclists accelerated after the officers turned on their lights and sirens," Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 /•</> LIFT CHAIR, $300.00, 616­ 948-2868. .1 FOR SALE RabMts, Lop,, Dwarf,. 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We would once again thank the community for their cverwhelming support in making our sale last year a success and would again ask the Barry County Com­ munity to help support our ef­ forts by requesting donated cloth­ ing and sellable items for this event Please contact 948-3079 (ask for Kris) or 945-3585 (ask for Cheryl) »or further informa­ tion for dropping off your do­ nated items. All proceeds go to the support ofChristmas gifts for all Barry County Foster and Adopted Children. / or S<//< I ith> FOR SALE: 1996 CHEVROLET EXTENDED CAB PICKUP Z-7L BLACK WITH GREY INTERIOR. LOADED. OFFERS HEAVY DUTY TOWING PACKAGE, COVER ON BACK PLUS BED LINER. LOW MILES. MUST SEE TO APPRECI­ ATE. PHONE: 945-9747. 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White.power windows, power locks. 6changer cd raayer, towing package, well muntained. in gicat condition inude&o-^ $ 15.5000BU. 948­ 0502 PIANO TUNING, repairing rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mi\ Piano Service. 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Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our num repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. 1999 CLEARANCE SALE: Have 2 models left. Must sell bv 9-1-99 Call Better Choice Homes at (877) 665-7324. WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN? 3 bedroom. 2 bath, immediate occupancy. Call Bet­ ter Choice Homes at (877) 665­ 7324. possum," said Harper. McClure's bike, a 1999 Honda 600, traveled 52 feet on the shoulder of the road before hitting a ditch and traveled another 150 feel after leaving the roadway before coming to rest. Irish, who suffered tom tendons, a bone chip and scratches, was still a patient of Pennock Hospital on Friday. McClure, who suffered a dislocated left shoulder and several abrasions, was treated, then lodged at the Barry County Jail. Both are facing charges of fleeing and eluding police and were issued citations for speeding. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor. Harper said. COURT NGUJS • Jason Dexter, 18, of Nashville, was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for one day served plus restitution and one year of probation on his conviction of violating his plea under advisement by being a minor in possession and by being in possession of a stolen weapon. "He needs substance abuse counseling," said Kuzava. "He's had three MIPs, includ­ ing to the marijuana referred to here today." "It looks like you have a fair amount of ability you are never going to icalize if you continue to use drugs and alcohol." said Fisher. "You have a lot of potential and you also have a problem with responsibil­ ity and a lack of direction. I think distanc­ Koan seeking new trial on criminal sex charges by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Claiming the Barry County Circuit Court, the prosecutor and the defense attor­ ney made errors during the February trial of Kenneth Richard Koan, Sr., appellate at­ torney Arthur James Rubiner has asked Judge James Fisher lo grant Koan a new trial. Koan, 42. was sentenced to serve 60 to 120 years in prison on his conviction of first degree criminal sexual conduct, one of 23 related child and sexual abuse charges stemming from seven years of molesting his two sons. The remaining 22 charges were dismissed. Rubiner claims Koan, of Hastings, was denied his due process rights when Fisher allowed a group selection of jurors. He also claims (hat due process was de­ nied when the court allowed evidence of prior, uncharged crimes and that the sen­ tence constituted "excessive punishment under Amendment Eight of the United States Constitution." Rubiner goes on to claim that evidence of alleged threats should not have been in­ troduced, that irrelevant and unfair evidence was introduced and that the court failed to aid the defendant by calling an expert wit- ness. He charges that defense attorney Carol Dwyer deprived Koan of his rights to effec­ tive assistance by counsel by failing to seek funds to retain an expert witness to impeach Koan’s confession. "Thcsc motions arc reasonably common in serious cases like this," said Assistant Barry County Prosecutor, David Mailed. "It's pretty much guaranteed a case like this will be appealed." Makled said most of the issues Rubiner charges had been argued during motion hearings prior to Koan’s trial. "These are mostly issues that were raised, argued and addressed before the trial," Makled said. "A lol cf them have to do with rules of evidence." Makled said he disagrees with each point in Rubiner's motion, and does not expect that Koan will be granted a new trial. "This doesn't mean anything will change," said Makled. If Koan is denied a new trial when the motion is heard Thursday, Aug. 26, at 8:15 a.m., he will likely ask the Michigan Court of Appeals to hear his case. Under the terms of his current sentence. Koan will not be eligible for parole until he is 92 years old. POLICE BEAT ing yourself from your family is not the best way to approach things." • Mariah Dorsey, 21, of Hastings, had his 7411 status revoked after he pleaded guilty to violating the probation he was serving for possessing less than 25 grams of controlled substance. "Obviously Mr. Dorsey doesn't care about following the roles of probation," said Kuzava. "He was given the opportu­ nity to not have that conviction on his record (under 7411 status). He needs to pay the consequence^." "I've given you a chance. I'm sorry you didn't take advantage of it," said Fisher. Dorsey was ordered to spend 90 days in jail with credit for 25 days served and to continue on ptobation. COUNTY... continued from page 15 oxygen and flow of effluent into the basins; misaligned blowers, which provide oxygen to the nitrofers; and electrical sys­ tems that are not adequately labeled. In other businerr last week, the County Board • Increased the Trial Court Family Divi­ sion's petty cash fund to $500 for immedi­ ate purchaw of equipment and activities for the youth mentoring program through a continuation grant from the Family Inde­ pendence Agency. The funds will be reim­ bursed from FIA after expenditures occur. • Heard Commissioner Goebel congratu­ late 911/Central Dispatch Director Charles Nystrom for being appointed to the stale Telephone Emergency System Commis­ sion. • Listened lo Commissioner Robert Wenger report that Congressman Peter Hoekstra will be at the Wenger farm in the Middleville area on Wednesday. Aug. 25. as part of an agricultural tour. • Re-appointed County Administrator Michael Brown as employer delegate and Jim Bailey as employer alternate to the an­ nual meeting of the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Michigan. The em­ ployee delegate is Diane Wilkinson and the alternate is Kimberly Gravelle. The board authorized "necessary and usual expenses" for the delegates to attend the thrcc-day event in Dearborn. OOkf »■ n__ . _ Hastings HASTINGS - Need Printing? Call Us at... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 945-9554 Diane Susan Braatz. whom According to police. Braatz approached the intersection. 'be The car's driver, Matthew S stopped at the stop sign, then c Braatz. No citations were issued and i Freeport car crash was still listed in critical condition of press time Wednesday, Aug. 18. driving west on Parmelee Rood, spaa around, went down and struck a tree. Washburn was the lone occupant of the vehicle and police are still �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 19. 1999 - Page 15 Four mosquitoes found with EEE...continued from page 1 by mosquitoes by wearing repellent, stay­ ing away from wet areas, and staying in­ doors at night when mosquitoes arc on the move. Since 1980, EEE outbreaks have killed 254 horses and four people in Michigan. Texter is part of a statewide EEE surveil­ lance team that traps and tests mosquitoes, identifies and confirms cases of EEE in horses, identifies and tests wild bird flocks, and monitors suspected human cases. Since 1993. Texter has been collecting mosquitoes every summer at various sites in Barry and Eaton counties. Over a twoday period each week for eight weeks, he takes chunks of dry ice (carbon dioxide turned into a solid by freezing it and run­ ning it through a "snow chamber"), wraps the ice in newspaper, sticks it in a small cooler with holes in the bottom, and hangs the cooler and a mosquito-trapping device in four different wetland areas where mosquitoes are most likely to be found. The dry ice slowly evaporates, and the gas attracts mosquitoes, who think the gas is the breath of mammals. The mosquitoes are then drawn into the mosquito-trapping device via a fan that sucks them down into a net. Texter collects the nets the morning after he hangs the traps, separates the mosquitoes from other bugs trapped in the device, and sends the mosquitoes off for testing. Sometimes there aren't very many mosquitoes ir. the bag, he said. "It's hard to catch mosquitoes in cold temperatures." he said, or when it is windy. On other nights — usually those that are warm with little wind — "the bag will be black with mosquitoes," he said. Texter also uses "resting pots" to catch mosquitoes. They arc rectangular boxes used for planting trees that arc painted black on the inside. Mosquitoes hide in them during the day. and Texter sucks them into a jar with a hand-held vacuum device. This is the first time since he began test­ ing mosquitoes for EEE that any have tested positive, he said. He put two traps up in the township after the horse died. Two other traps are hung in areas of Yan­ kee Springs. He said he was excited to "actually find" what he has been testing for for so many years. The testing program used to be funded by the health department, but the project was cut from the budget and Texter now performs his mosquito-catching duties as a volunteer. "I’m glad to do it," he said. "It’s fun to get out in the woods. I'm an explorer at heart." He is occasionally helped with his task by his three sons and his father. He is interested in the problem of EEE, he said, because when he was growing up in Hope Township, a horse his family owned died of EEE. Texter, a 1978 Delton Kellogg High School graduate, has a degree in physical science and has been working with the health department since 1985. He calls the old car he takes down bumpy twotracks to hang mosquito traps his "mosquitomobile." Two hurt when cars collide... Two people were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated for injuries suffered Monday when the cars they were riding in collided on M-37 at the Hastings city limit at about 4 p.m., according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The accident occurred when a 1997 Chevy sport utility vehicle, driven by Tommy Lee Shafer, 30, of Middleville, turned into the path of a northbound Ford escort, driven by John Regan Richardson, 52, of Belding, said police. Shafer, who was not hurt, was issued a citation for making an improper tum. His passenger, Margo Shafer, 35, was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Richardson was admitted to Pennock Hospital and released the next day. Alcohol was not a factor and all three people were wearing seatbelts. Shafer's driver's side airbag also deployed upon impact. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Barry County hears about transportation grant and sewer woes Texter hangs a mosquito trap in the Yankee Springs area. DELTON...continued from page 6 room." Such action is with the approval of the principal or vice principal of the build­ ing, he said. Also Monday, the board voted not to al­ low students from contiguous school dis­ tricts to enroll at DK as part of an expanded "Schools of Choice" option recently OK'd by the state legislature. The legislation allows students attending one school district to attend a neighboring district physically bordering their district, even if that district is not in the same in­ termediate school district. Previously, the Schools of Choice law allowed students to attend any school within an intermediate school district. The board will still allow Hastings stu­ dents to enroll in Delton as part of an in­ formal Schools of Choice agreement with Hastings. The new expanded choice option has made it confusing for some parents to know when they have to request a transfer for their children from their school boards. At the meeting Monday, one parent learned she had needlessly applied for a transfer of her child from Delton to Wayland Union. Wayland Union has agreed to accept stu­ dents under the expanded choice option, and because the district borders D-lton, students from Delton can attend Wayland without obtaining a release from the Delton board. Glenn said after the meeting he believed the reasoning behind the board's decision not to accept other students was that it would create a lot of administrative prob­ lems. For example, he said, increased en­ rollments might require the hiring of new teachers. "It's a good problem to have," he said of higher enrollments, "but not one we’re ready to take on now." Also Monday, the board tabled a request by DK Middle School math teacher Jay Birchmeicr for a one-year leave of absence. Birchmeier has taken a temporary position for one year as an assistant principal in the Kalamazoo school district, and wants to come back to DK when his one-year as­ signment is completed. Board members expressed reservations with a school policy that says that when Birchmeier returns, he is able to bump an­ other teacher out of a position if necessary to reclaim his job. Wells said she would research that policy and give more informa­ tion on it to the board at its Sept. 20 meet­ ing. The board also heard a request from a dis­ trict resident that a policy be developed in regards to political propagandizing by teachers in the classroom. The resident said "there's been a couple of cases in the past where I think a couple of different people were extremely biased in their opinions. I don't want to see it happen again." Delton resident Ron Snyder of Mullen Road asked the board to change a bus stop so his daughter could be picked up at her house instead of down the road. No one else gets picked up at the stop, Snyder said, and it is dangerous for his 12-year-old to wait out there by herself. Board members said they would look into the matter. Also noted at the meeting was that fact that the middle school will be going through the North Central accreditation process, that the elementary is holding a special meeting for parents in the school's all-purpose room tonight (Thursday. Aug. 19) from 7 to 8 p.m. to explain the new all-day kindergarten program, and that the school board will hold a special meeting Sept. 13 at Sam's Joint in Plainwell. Glenn said the meeting was "a chance for the board to get together informally to dis­ cuss where we're going in the future." The board has had such informal meetings for the past few years, Glenn said. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Boaid of Commis­ sioners has authorized an intergovernmental agreement with the Grand Rapids Area Transit Authority and Eaton County to transport Barry County residents to the Kent County Airport and Woodland Mall areas and to Charlotte in Eaton. Local residents would be transported to those areas in Barry County Transit vehi­ cles and the agreements are needed to enter other county transits* jurisdictions. Once in Kent County, for example, rid­ ers could use GRATA to go to other places, Transit Manager. Joseph Blcam. told the board. "We’re looking at five days a week ser­ vice in Kent County, morning and after­ noons, initially starting out as a single shift work agreement up there. So, we would be doing the 7 to 3 shift. We do have authorization and money available to do al) three shifts to Grand Rapids" when the needs arise, Bl cam said. The county's approval of the intergov­ ernmental agreement sets in motion a $66,000 grant for Barry Transit, in cooper­ ation with the Family Independence Agency, to provide more transportation, making it easier for people without per­ sonal transportation to find jobs. Also, in cooperation with the FIA, Barry Transit can receive an additional $34,000 to serve the Peckham Center in Charlotte. "That would be for work training. Most of it is for Project Zero." he said, the state FIA’s goal to have zero welfare families without some amounts of earned income. "...This transportation service is not for any particular age group or income," County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James stressed. "It is open to everyone." Sept. 1 is the target late to start the local transportation programs to Kent and Eaton counties. Earlier in the meeting, Barb Cichy, a Wall Lake area resident who has been re­ searching Delton area sewer system prob­ lems and helped spearhead an ongoing county lawsuit against the system's design­ ers, contractors and others, spoke during the public comment session to ask if all residents arc "going to be Libeled as harass­ ing" when they offer opinions that don't agree with past or present policies of the County Board, Public Works Board or the Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority. “Where did the notion that free speech was still a form of freedom in this country disappear to?" Cichy asked. She was referring to a letter she received from Commissioner Rod Goebel, who rep­ resents Prairieville Township and most of Barry Township. In the letter, which was a response to one Goebel previously received from Cichy, he said: "....efforts to rectify construction deficiencies (at the Southwest Barry County Sewer System) should con­ tinue without harassment until such time as the court should establish culpability for the failure to consistently meet the re­ quirements of the current operating per­ mit." "Mr. Goebel seemed to miss the point by a long shot," Cichy told the County Board. "Culpability had been determined in Erhardt’s (a construction company involved with the local sewer project) case and they were released from the lawsuit... Mr. Goebel states that since Erhardt is released from that portion of the suit, the residents of the district are responsible for paying for these repairs. W.iat is the dollar figure for past, present and future repairs?" Cichy said the County Board. Public Works Board and the Authority and its management are not the victims of a sewer system that is not functioning properly. "The victims are the 1,500-plus hard working, law abiding taxpayers and the biggest loser and victim in this situation is the environment," she said. Rod Goebel, after the meeting, said "...I wasn't accusing her (Cichy) of harassment. Basically, they (sewer officials and staff) arc down there addressing the problems... Things aren't ideal there, but they are get­ ting better and they are addressing the prob­ lems." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said Cichy’s remark is not an accurate statement wKen sfie mentfonaf'that "commissioners attack anyone who says anything against them. "It’s real easy to stand on that (public) side of that pulpit and say what you want * to say or say it in the press about anyone sitting behind the desk," Bailey said. "If anyone says anything in return or com­ ments back, then we're attacking a citizen for speaking out. I don't think it was meant as an attack... I wasn't involved in it, so I probably shouldn't say anything." The issue goes back to April when Ci­ chy wrote to Goebel, asking him to re­ spond to 11 questions about the troubles at the Southwest Barry County Sewage Dis­ posal System. The system's wastewater treatment plant has not consistently functioned property since it was built in 1993. Consequently, a lawsuit against engineering firms and con­ struction companies has been filed by Barry County, which financed the $12.5 million system with municipal bonds; the County Board of Public Works, which contracted with engineering firms and construction companies to work on the project; and the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Auihority, which directly operates and maintains the system. Cichy, in a letter, said the Board of Pub­ lic Works is the only oversight committee she could find regarding the local Sewer and Water Authority and she wondered if the Public Works Board has taken "its respon­ sibilities and obligations seriously and seen that this system is being operated and maintained properly?" Goebel's response was yes. Last December, Main-Tech Services of Rockford issued a report of its review of the Delton area sewer system and alleged that some of the current problems were a result of the construction contract while others were the results of maintenance ac­ tivities. In the letter to Goebel, Cichy said Erhardt's attorney used the Main-Tech report, dealing with the operation and maintenance of the facility, in court. "The court could see contributing factors and problems at the plant and so released them (Erhardt's) from that portion of the lawsuit," she said. Cichy asked Goebel, in the letter, "Why didn't the authority narrow the scope of this report to just the defects within the facil­ ity? Why wasn't Mr. McNulty (the coun­ ty's attorney) consulted and his opinion and advice followed to maintain clieht/attorney privilege? Did the BPW have a copy of the Main-Tech report?..." Goebel, in a May 9 letter, responded that he could not speak for the authority and that the BPW did not have a copy of the Main-Tech report. Noting reports from the Michigan De­ partment of Environmental Quality in Oc­ tober and November 1998 "sighting further maintenance problems both with sewer and the water system," Cichy asked Goebel why the "operations and maintenance prob­ lems" have been allowed to continue over such a long period of time without them being reported to Erhardt and being cor­ rected?" Goebel, in his letter, said Allen W. Evink of Main-Tech told him that the maintenance at the Delton area sewer sys­ tem "was average for such facilities." In an affidavit last December, Southwest Barry Sewer and Water Authority Manager Don Row detailed some of the problems in the Main-Tech report and said he had "per­ sonal knowledge" that a backup electrical generator was incorrectly installed at the treatment plant. Row said a backup generator is necessary to provide electricity "to the components which provide flow and oxygen to the nitrofers during a power outage." As a result, the facility "has experienced numerous power outages which has resulted in a par­ tial and/or total failure of the nitrofers," he said. Other problems in the report, cited in Row's affidavit, are incorrectly wired moni­ toring 1'ghts on component machines at the facility which are necessary to regulate See COUNTY, page 15 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Aug. 22 • 4-6 PM BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER - 2809 YECKUEY RD. Directions M43 S from Hastings, approx 1 mile, le/t on Biddle one block to comer of Biddle and Veckley LOVELY 4 BEDROOM HOME IN THE COUNTRY cn 2.8 acres. This home offers nice country kitchen, formal dining room and M.F.U. Also pole barn with workshop. 1-800-310-9031 - ItnVAMM- Hostess: Marlene White - 945-4152 Westdale/Witzel Better Homes & Gardens 948-3770 �P*ge 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday August 19. 1999 Middleville disbands police department Editor's Note: The following story was continued incorrectly in last week's edition of the Banner. It is being printed here in its entirety. Starting Oct. 1, this scene at the Middleville Village Police Department will change slightly. The village police car will be replaced by a Barry County Sheriff's Department car as the two-year contract approved by the Village Council Aug. 10 goes into effect. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The village of Middleville has decided to disband its local police department and in* stead enter into a contract with the Barry County Sheriffs Department. By a vote of 5 to 2 last Tuesday night, the Middleville Village Council approved contracting for two years with the Barry County Sheriff for police protection begin­ ning Oct. 1. The sheriffs department expects to reassign four, experienced deputies to work in Middleville. Village President Lon Myers said, "The two-year contract will give us time to evaluate whether we want to stay with the county, restart our own department or per­ haps create a combined department with Thomapple Township." The recommendation by Michael Lytle, chairman of the village's finance commit­ tee. to enter into the contract was greeted by dismay by several of the council mem­ bers. David Newman said, "Why wasn't this discussed in a committee meeting before now?” He told Myers. "This is no’ funny." Myers responded by saying that not all issues have to be discussed in committee. This was an opportunity to the council to discuss the recommendation and vote on it He also told Newman, "This is an issue I am treating very seriously." William Nesbitt reminded Myers that on May 3 those attending the public hearing seemed to be about two-thirds in favor of keeping and correcting problems with "our own department. I feel blindsided on this.” Council member Marilyn Vandenberg raised concern for current employees. According to Myers, "the full-time offi­ cer will transfer to the sheriffs department. We arc asking the chief to stay on for three months or more to provide a smooth tran­ sition." Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoe­ Buy •99 Dollars Delivers on these ‘97 Jimmys & Blazers 4x4’s LEGAL NOTICES No Payment: for W Days! 301997 Ci'EVY 1500 1 M1W UUULiL 3H1997 CHEVY Sy HD EXT. CAI 4X4 Sy KAM 4X4 ^§91500 EXT 4X4 360V89AWMDO IKE NEWNSCE A OUT V-a, AUTO. AR. SHARP, REDUCED. FRST 501997 DODGE >$115004X4 32,000 MILES, SLT LARAMA 1 OWNER. RHXJC35 454 V-8 19,000 MAES *22,999” ’10,999” ’23,999” 3H1999 OLDS ■Bl SPKXT CAB Z71 99 7 GMC SfJPSUBUKBAN 4X4 1 ■81995 GMC 1500 1 TT-.r ", t—- SB 1995 PONTIAC 7J >LCOLD A/C AS6 SPS10 BLAZEK LT . 4X4. 350, LOADED TEAL A SAVER AUTO, AR. ONE OWNER EXCELLENT CONDITION 4.000 MILES. 4 DOOR, AUTO, AIR. MOREI 11993 CHEVY 'SUBUUAN 4X4 V8. AUTO. LOADED. ONE OWNER 350 SILVERADO EXCELLENT CONDITION ’16,999” '6,999’ ’16,999” Pontiac Oldsmobile CMC Truck 328 Nooth Mioocan Avenue Hastings, Mkmcan 49058 ’6,999” 1994 PONTIAC TIAMPOKT 12.000 MAES. ONE OWNER. PHWCT. SAVE *10,000 I Dreisbach X S M00. V-4. RUT LOADED. DUAL AC. • 1999 CHEVY ^Fisoo -■ ’ ^4.3? - —-------LOADED, 4.3 VORTEC, EXCELLENT CONDOON Z-71 IS, 350, 3RD DOOR, CD, SAVE THOUSANDS ’10,999” *24,999” 11997 CHEVY CAVAUEK BS \ «JTO. AR. ZONE OWNER 8,999’ ERIC DREISBACH. NEW CAR MGR /PRESIDENT DON GENTRY. USED CAR MGR DAVE WALLEY. BUSINESS MGR GLENN WAGER. SALES SHRIS SILVERMAN. SALES • DENISE PAPP SALES (616) 948-8000 Today or toil tree 1-888-494-5539 Synopsis of ths Rsgulsr M, sting of ths jonnswwn i ownsnip oosra August 11.1999 All Board Members present Approved agenda, treasurer s report and min­ utes of previous meeting Adopted Ordinance #14 to establish charges for Fire Department services 4 Approved payment of vouchers. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Ewl (8/19) LEATHS?. HEATED SAB, BALANCE OF WARRANTY. REDUCE) r i. . ’17,999” ’15,999” 11993 DODGE DAKOTA EXT. LE 1999 PONTIAC Sy GBAND MUX GT "6,999" ’18,999” 3S ext. cab 3311994 CHEVY ^■alero a-. ’23,999 I ’17,999” — * DUALA/C, CD, LOADED 3B1990FOAD SpnS04X4 maker was in the audience, but did not comment on this suggestion. Myers also said, "The chief is eligible for a village pension or he may look for some other ac­ tivity. It is up to him." Myers reminded the council that this two year contract was "not a lifetime commit­ ment. Vandenberg and Nesbitt voted no. During the public hearing on May 3, Myers presented the case that costs for Middleville maintaining its own depart­ ment were $250,000 in 1998 and that the three-year contract being considered would only cost approximately $180,000 per year. Other benefits, according to Myers, in­ cluded more flexibility, training opportuni­ ties for o^ccs and lower administrative costs. . "Basically, residents would not notice any change," Myers said. "The sheriffs deputies would be dedicated to the village and would do everything current officers do." Myers also assured the public hearing audience that the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) and crossing guard as­ sistance programs were included in the cov­ erage. At the meeting May 11, the council voted to work with the chief to correct problems in the Village Police Depart­ ment. But early this summer, officer Joe Booher, who served as DARE officer, re­ signed to take a position with the Hastings Police Department. In the contract proposal that was being considered in May, the village would get credit for equipment and the deputies prob­ ably would use the police department of­ fices at the back of Village Hall. Thomapple Kellogg School Superinten­ dent Jay Cason praised the liaison officer from the Sheriffs Department who worked once a week at the middle school. "We have had excellent relations with the village police department and I anticipate having a continued good working relation­ ship with the county deputies," he said. If the DARE program is delayed this year, the schools will provide drug educa­ tion curriculum for students. Barry County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer said the details of the contract with the Vil­ lage of Middleville still have to be agreed to. DeBoer had attended the public hearing May 3, and at that time he did not take the request from Middleville to his board since the consensus then was that the village would to improve its own department. Now he will bring the request to the board, work with Middleville officials on the contract and then provide the service. DeBoer assured village residents that they will be pleased with the quality of service they will receive from the county. Several of his deputies worked in the Middleville area. Bryan Groesbeck, assistant village man­ ager said, "A meeting has already been scheduled to work on details of the con­ tract. The ball is rolling." Z-71.350 MCE TRUCK 14,999” SAU3.HM5: Mon & Wed until 8 Tues. Thurs, Fri until 6 Saturday until 3 SERVICE HOURS: Mon & Wed 8-7 Tues. Thun & Fri 8-5 State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent’s Estate File No. 99-22683-SE Estate of FERN C HAWBLITZ. Deceased So­ cial Security No 385-38-7240 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this bearing NOTICE A hearing will be held on Wednes­ day. Sept 15. 1999 at 9:15 a m in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petrtion of Blair B Hawblrtz requesting Bias B Hawbirtz and Larry Haw­ blitz be appointed co-personal representative FemC Hawbirtz who lived at 207 Middte Street. Nashville. Michigan and who died 7/22/99. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated 8/4/81 and codicils dated none be admitted to probate Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Dated: August 16. >999 David A Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS & DOHERTY. 221 S Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Blair B Hawbiitz Larry Ha/.blitz 5484 Lawrence Rd 202 Alvena Ave Nashville. Ml 49073 Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (8/19) Advertise Your GARAGE SALE in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday. Call 945-9995 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-08-26.pdf 78c6b812cc7c67fe6930b287f7aec0ba PDF Text Text See Pages 10 through 15 _____ Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 77756 _ nl™ ngs Banner THUimOAV. tUOUTMH* City yard waste rules to change by DavW T. Yrem* fiWr There will be -><ne ehaMca •" >•» >Md »•* » draft • ><* ■» *• ‘•rt> °* H*- •r tests no EEE ■nf>. uartin* <h» fall The Haaiinp Cuy Council Monda, pored i three ran Inal Han m »hreh «••• denu -an P«k * •*' weckl, al the curb. the, can lake their ,ard »a>u to the landfill for iwktun* o» Salunlao and tbc» .an eoatra.1 with WaMe Manayenwni ScriKO to haul thru yard w 4>tc ortoe a neck lor $ 12 50 a month Rcudenl, will hr a^rd not Io pu' thrir .aid wlilc .mi the curb until two day. be- Mpcquire cwrephtliui (FEE' ^Mill further rouny hju re r iwWih uffr.-re fre >•» V"^' I tMm.' Hrulrh r»rpuru»c«< prewmpr».«' rruruy in- f»ee pukup Meanwhile Waste Management will he asked to haul leave* in Kraft type, com­ postable. bikdcgradable bag* The city |>f ghwc ngv-< p* HF rrtulu tenhery pl An* to have the bag* available at certain place* all over town until the end of u November The city m the peat ha* relied beastly on m ttton public and private react ra to a. o«l treemj debn. pi* up M oil) curtw for a lung period of time The eujKtl hu b«e" 9W>pi>M W yrel wMc dirpvrel umk for wot time •ow. but no dectiioa on • chregt wre nude until Moaduy mghn mcctref 'Were pot to help >*• CIUttM 40 *°reetlun< retd Mayor Frank Campbell 'k. a tru.trating itunp People retd a place to put their .lull They're fruurated They ikui know where lo po ' City Manager How red Penrod erlimaled that the illy pKking up yard debnt al the curb once erery other week front April through Norember *owtd cany an addi n.Mul $1 l.ittxt price tap. but the cihrm proeram col. nearh S75.IKX) See WASTE. COHTINUED on page 2 Hastings opens door to outside students *•*< * b-rM* 'kJIh bui Uwre T.-wwUup l*n Triirr remriui hc.Ub t.v rhe k ucpmatuu . Htnttf atd Ml ywd—nw ihai ha. iMUd barwora tar red ut Howe.tr. thre ihree-pm coaibMH the hcu> .upwnap by Marv Career v*r.ir Wri/rr In a *arpri c reversal .»t its prcsivu> s'anJ 'n the -n..\! rc*cit Scn -*‘l* ut Cr-f.sw legivio;. ’■ ihc Hasting* School Gwjus aitnbuicd t-- FFfc. Be ard ha* decoded to pen »:» J«k<s :* *iudents tnxn N-rdcring *chocl di strut* TK'sc diuncu include Thcrnapplc Kcll.-gg. Lakcw.sxi Maple \alley. Cull Lake Belles uc and Bank Creek Pcnnl'icld Deltun Kellogg al*»‘ N'tdcrs Hailing* but i. not affected bs the Sard * action hc«.au-c the two districts already allow tranifer* ‘Fun Run’ be Saturday back and forth a* pan of an informal Scbuufx of ClkHwe program Inlormaiier. aN^ui the exact number «*( Ihb runniag of the Naturallv Sammcrtco Fun Run will iak< si 4 lu a m Saturday «n *hc l»M tw»l «( Hastings Middle openings available and ihc grades in which ihc -penings will be available probably will S announced vmc ttme next week. a*b.<*rding to Superintendent Ca/l Schees­ sel • n»» c<unplclcs the mile iour•til be Awarded a 'Drug Free T-*hin ai the finish line Swtu'Chscl t-*ld •shooS bsuitd members M T.da. that he wa* recommending tbev .hvwvc t<- participjic in die newest wh<u*ls ■ ’! .In'twc option with a great deal *»f reluc­ tance ' I J. nt want it •. appear that were try­ ing to take awav student* 1r*-m vthcr dis­ trict*. he said On the wontfary. he said, it ha* been the school boards stance in the pa-t that students are better off attending cla«se- m their home district Pie board ha* n.*t partuipatcd formally in any *ch x»ls wit choice program up to this time Uhcn original state legislation allowed student* fu attend any *chc*ui system within their intermediate school district boundaries Haaung* opted instead to enter •mo an informal schools of choice agree­ ment wiili Delton-Kellogg, the only sMhcr school tn the Barry Intermediate School Dtun.i C0HT1NUCD. pwf" 1 Summerfest has new features this year • ill l«c running walk•rr.i ng the lac rmlc wourve. »hr parking !*4 The purpose ol •v to pr<‘m«<c’ healthy atlifanulv fun and ..immusitv by *Uvlkn wag a* and »c*>bc. atc weteuoic u- take became of safetv mio- tractions and the biggest art* und crafts show yet wdl combine to make Summer fest W (Aug 27-29) the most enctling »kMrK>ard* and bi three days of the year in Hastings ’ll will have something tor e very bods, that's (or sure.' said esent chairman. Mike Hallifax 4-H and all the service clubs arc Shore Jrer- pn* ; -fclhci ih<- Fun kun «re *hc Ei.hu-ye Club a Breun., Kir St«n^c>nrni Ore.re.reh Merer. FW.tre lu.re.ixnj Hnremg. Or 'lMrelreU Chu.yTreu. I I nMlre.yv Lnre. Club Hui Hw.un(. K.wmu. Hum Sveeirewt M.reSunci | Penn.a k Hv.pilJ, Fclfwureh Hounp P, cSwu* Ire.. In.cimcnl. ^rerc-Mrer Hurearerew uul ; I ■ "Municcn Ju insulted, so it s starting to encompass ail aspects of the cwiimututy “ A bullnding 'Bullathun Ste*e D<*Boc« I I^T . **• -""--rd 'ke J-al rel (.h <*.. .ear » dn«.. S4VJ Wu, *' "tnkJ nremher ager-.e. he w«| n,,ft‘'“'f--<k.hred. v*v UM year more than in'km mdM nhtail •Cni.c. ____ are .. TM i-.-cU Inc I n.icj V.,, feclMnl -n lhere frewl h-‘-«"rewc4l.. .n.rc,re drehcr reuf cl.Hh.nj re well a, a .ancly of •Who enure DeBoer jid The annual aan^gn w<l| k.ck off wHh a hreaktau Thurreln. Scyc V al h a m al ihc hany lawM. F.poC.mer ll Dak fSiohunH,. W.II be ,he kcvwole breaker Sffliny Uk (w<e foe i|h, <ampa,Rn .. onwmer. I nerre Hawing, Awa School. Ma.nuiee, Sa.in*. Bank MclSwiaM., I n.lcd Wa. Sgen.ic. ihe | n„ej H-wdaodWal Stan There ...mfianre.-HI he (V.wnuny the dollar, me. h.,e ...red al the klskufl th-re who -Kild Ilk. tanker intanna. "'Jk‘ '"J. meet I n ud rrre-uhhf tfre bj„k. ,<_<l pony rides, a air balloon rides arc among some of the 0k> Postr.umvs lion .-n Ih. i .mya.gn < ahtnel lire krekoll 'Last year, it was so big that we ran out of space.** he said Added attractions include a Bob's Gun and Tackle Shop nmGre rifle competition, a youth ti thing contest, three-on-three bas­ ketball tournament. I Ok and 5k runs, a gun and sporting show, horseshoe and volley hall tournaments and much more Stages on the courthouse lawn and al Fish Hatchery park wdl feature bluegrass, storytelling. dance. Celtic, jara and bluet. Jukimcr. country. gospel and even Beatles visit by two Huey military helicopters, a brand new kids soccer tournament, a YMCA climbing tower and tethered, hot United Way goal nearly *500,000 of 01 NEWS BRIEFS Shelly Svber Staff Writer Sporting cveMs. entertainment new at­ «•' registration lee lo< the AHUiton* are accepted to wOvis .»( providing finishChvwt. Clown*, craft*. tix>. games, music and more wi» M Hastings ttus weekend during Summertest. TNs is truly one of those event* when there is at least one thing lor everyone Whether r* the return ot the softball tournament, the lun run. or the new soccer tournament. atNetic *Ml* will be on display DonT ml** the tun at the venue* downtown and at Fish Hatchery Park. newest thrills of the annual Chamber •»! Commerce celebration The available load al the park has been expanded Io include a chicken barbecue and the Elks tent has expanded their fo*x) menu, said Hallifai A tree breakfast will be ottered to the public at Fi*h Hatchery Park »*n Sunday he said, noting that Sundas s entertainment vcixdule has been lengthened to fcaiurc fisc hours ol music The parade, set tor II Mi a in •*» Satur­ day. Aug 2H is also expanded and will march with fix theme of Old Fashioned Summer And the annual sollhall tournament has attracted so mans teams that it will be held •n three hcaluan ar*mnd town It s a scry big bturnamcm .aid Hath tax the biggest »c sc c»cr had Also bigger than ever will t«c the Hast •ng. Car Club uf -h-m downtown lie said music A Friday night teen dance, featuring the band. Nineteen Wheel*. is scheduled to start al 10 p ni at Fish Hatchery Park The art* and craft* show on the court house lawn, featuring over 150 craft and service chib booth*, i* the biggest ever and takes place all three days of the festival Dm* is going to he one our best show* ever with the diversity of crafts.** said committee member. Sharon Einnga There arc people (rum all user and the re­ sponse ha* been ucmendou* Crafts un hand will include pottery, wood work knitted and crocheted item*, wrough!-ir»>n outdoor decoration*, as well as a chancaturc artist, sponge throw and dunk lank Events take place downtown and al Fish Hatchery Park from m a m to 11 45 p m Friday. Aug 27. from Kam to II 45 p m Saturday Aug 24. and from Mam io 5 p n< Sundas. Aug 29 ‘it * a ealhering of the community tor a tun w jy io end the vuminei. «aid Halhfax For more information, see sHher stories this issue *all the Barry County Area Chamber ■•! Commerce ai **45-2454 �City yard waste rules to change...continued from page t NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Grief recovery series planned Baty Cotoranurc Hcopct will offa • Mata of Memay'aaaaa ow ftvo «Mk> M Sofaaba Ito Boo |iwWW* deafMd fcrfaopfo w*o hm .offered do loco of a load eot. oill bo IwW frara 7 to < JO p a na fire cooaKviiw Tbondoyi. top. J. ». I* » a»d ». a *e Barry caomvouy Hoapwo officer a <50 Maodoo Baa. Hacuafa Gntf iiicowiy combiaad fom*M atom ito praccra of gnef wi* opporoaitici to diaroa focliaft ta a afr Motorists urged to avoid parade Area m»dcnt» are reminded that the SoeueerfeM parade will begin al 1130 am Saiufdav in downtown Hailing*, creating the need for I raffk detours around the city Michigan Street will he closed southbound at well as northbound from Woodland to State Street and State Street will be cloved in both di­ rection* from Michigan to Market no arioacr of Wu yeort takive Acaioo for Toacrroa (FAT) Award Woodland sets Homecoming The annual Labor Day Homaconiiag Wrclrnj in W<a<dland will begin Fri­ day eieauig. Sept J. Thingr will gri under way with aw we cream rocial from 4:30 Io 7 p.m Sepi ) al ihe Woodland Mailed Meitodm Chweb. a Tub fry from 5 to I P m ai the Eaglet Lodge and Ito The parade will Hep off M I p m. Saturday. Sept 4. with Harold awd Nell Staananl as piad manbale CHtor Saturday ku.iih. will in­ clude torabfaat at the Eaglaa Lodga. a craft stow, honeahoa townmaaat. book sale, dwakmg bomb, carnival games, kids' games and die Lisas' bar­ becue and firemen's SO-SO raffle The erenH on Sunday. Sept 3. wiB to breakfast al Ihc Eaglca Lodge. • community church servKW, coadaalag softball lourwey acuoa. awd a Woadland Gospel Siegen coacan M 7 pm. at Ihe Woodland United Methodnl Mow a m arvcodi yea. ito PAT Award howori date whore volaMary worb fofrff-a *• prneo* awdltofoMt for Barry Caaaty awd M madem Sradrraaai i<S throofh «• orjamcam Ilia itona who bmk rhe Taagte* ■owe playground h nay be aa >■&• vxtoal like fonner wiaacn lamer Church Completing the enended weekend will to the Eagles breakfast and cham­ ptoeship found of ito softball loumamenl Monday. Sept 6 Grant workshop sot for Aug. 31 toftor futwe for mnsely anasM. Noataanons for the award my ba Thcrnappk An> <’ouncil of Carry County, will to free and open to any Michigan non-profit orgaatsaUoa. iastMioa. school or focal gavwrameal unit Tto workshop will cover dm great wetting aad gram wpUcauon *ppr-pnair irspSiv will to prescmcsl So this year* winner, who has already torn wkvlol Photo artist’s work featured TK *<4 of UkjI pcflraii phmogn phet Rom- Hr.Mmho* will be tfowCrtted (<»f i.iree weeks ai JefferuM Sired Gallery m beginning with an artist * reception fro® 6 to 1 p n> Saturda*. Aug 2a The pvWn it muted to aiicnd (nr an ^TJL^rrth-1 1 Haadanlw. a lifo-loag Barry Coumv !■ - .— —* * « ■" ""w iv m mt accofopumco rbiMognpher who cMcoverrd her p®M..« f<W t>kmr pKlurre M agr |Q $V ROW purwrthar an ® the owe® of HvMnrrafbK Memory, located at 4|B S * taikct St. ilamof* Her specialty n rhfhographtng *wb let’* m ihcit iiwn K mca Hcntkt*h* < ua» rrwcMly (cciutcil mi IV Nr., a* Barnaby * World Mherr *hc w«t Uinun taking nufxcf) ph*•**’#?*ph» m a Hailing* home In addition t,. belonging u» the Mt.hir.n Triangle Pr«»fe**mnal Ph<« l-TgrAfhcf* A*Mm.irtM<R jnd earning a buktncv* manigemcnt vert if k air at Kellstfg c .vtrmiuaHy C*<llcgr Render •h»« »• a rtaduate nf Minding y rxgf thfoib R«a*«nc*h « >• mfrrhcnine en ireprenruriBt traNung n»irx offered by (trand Rapid* Opportunity* for Women iGROW) Jelfmnn Street Gallery, now cck heating it* third year n committed to ptomenmg ifv work beginning and acc<<nphtKd local aruit* The gallery aleo dteplay* piece* by nationally known arti*u working in a variety medium^ I’hr-Is fftphk bb Hcn<ler*hr*« wiH he *m dt*pla* from Aug l< to Sept la Ihe tal’er* i* !•* a»rd a» S lef lervm St I <w hmuc HW**rmauna. call iMA'uaiuvNA r- 1 3 it* ■ . • * ! ’ d.n i » • . ‘ ' effkientl) and thi* would free up city employect t » dv oUieT dung* ' Congressman Hoekstra tour stops at area farm Second District Ccngres’man Pcict Hoekstra tR-Holland) paid a *t*u to Harr* County Wednesday as pan of a five-day tour of the dittrHi. focusing on farmer* and •gneuhure Hoekstra originally intended tn mur b> bicycle, but ram* on Tuesday and Wednes­ day prevented tt His Gr*t bike hw was in 1992 when he was first running for Congress and he s Jone it every year since The congressman stopped in at the farm of Bany County Commissioner Robert Wenger in ihe Middleville area Wednesday He wax expected to meet with area fanner* to talk about problem and issue* But Hoekstra said H's more than just a "listening tour." like Ftrxt Lady HtBary Rodham Clinton's tn New York It-* also different in that he doexn t have .nt audi­ ence* hand picked Tm doing more than listening." he said "I doing a dialogue “ Calling thi* yrafs tour "Agrtculiutal Challenges and Opportunities, he said he is impre*ted with the diversity of farmin? in the Second District, which include* Thornapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Barry and Prime*die township* and part of Hope Township The crop* and industries range from bog*. <om and dairy to theme*, radishes and celerv Saying the agncuhnl industry tv going through a penod of transition. Hoekstra said the biggest challenge is tn w~fld <ply for *s neat cams of aami^pMM are Oct S ihn year aad Feb II and June 9 nest year The Arts Council of Greater Kale- ma/ras is ito local regraaung agency h» RcgHm 15 which metados Bany. Bernen Cars. Kalamazoo. St. losogdi sad Vanftwen vounues Hjntli'ui material* will be available a! thi a a-flship Rep. Schauer v 1st Friday guest State Rep Mark Scbatm. a DtoM> era! fro® Battle Cmk. wtf) be gueu speaker at the next Hm Mdqr forum at noon Sept. 3 at the TbtotoB Jelftnon HaU. corner of Oveat ttd M femes «wu t« Haittop. Schauer nraa ftm efected to toa SlHB Leguianee m l«H aad ww r»4totod last November He now aerves an MMant House Democratic Lomtor, to »we chair of the Health Policy Couk miner and is an alternate to the Legislahve Council Committee Helme he wa* elected to the State Hrnie be wa* a Rattle Crock City < «*mmiv*i«M»cr in tsuh the state end l>x.alp><u. SKh.iuei ha* been an advo»lc -I Mie md qu.ilii* ichooli. job tf4in«ng g-rnd mage* and child care • l*l’P”rt l«v u.eking families He also ha* been a supporter <4 neighborhood and k. inti.unity *alety through commufi.K , oewted policing, tax fatness and sooMamct jnd imall buoness pmSchauci ha* *cr*ed a* * rvvdmaftjr for the < albsiun C«iutMv Human 5icrvices < <K<d>nating < >hhkiI exes uti*e dtro*.i..T ..| it*- <■ .nimunit* Actum Agency ••I s.mih Central Muhigan and as «r> han planner f.u m, Calhan County Planning (kpurtment He h. l.h a bachelor » degree from \lhto«R r .»ikgr master * degree in puM'. admini*traunn from Western Michigan l enersity. a martrT* degree in fudituBl -wien.e tf.w, Michigan Stale I ni*cr*itf and is a Ph D caodiAmc in poftiual *«.«me urban affairs at MSI* Congressman Peter Hoekstra toured the Rob L«n Farm m Middie^r 25. Here he talks with Dan Wenger. Mark Engterth and Dennis Penrw "Farmer, also have labvr i**ue* the c*mgre**man said Thcv *xnt get cn.Mich worker* because .«f thi b>H»ming Another i**ue laigc pc*ticiuc pr.d^xr* getting approval lor use <m *pectalh cn*p* Hoekstra *aid there t* -.xnc proposed ’eg islatKtfi that ms* be of some help *••»»«. but he is worried ihji Ptc".<rnt Clinton wdl veto ” One i* a proposed reform . i the Food Qualiiv Pri icstw n Act ««t t*e»f» whuh hr said ihe Ensinmmenud Pr< teem r. \gencs is implementing different!* than what Congress mien.Jo! 'll was supp wed to make it easier to get pesticide* registered.' he .said Al*. some help w«-uld I* ti <r, .»! ihe i rhe nt ar. r ta* duciitolity • • pr»..rn« •**! Hoekstra *aid h<- i* emergen-.* agneukvra! spend' million to $Hl million will mid < k-t<’hrr He *ugtre*ied th i presidential *«u*u«c* coming up ha*e *o®ethray t” J»* with that Other stop* on Hoekstra'* 2”’ haic included Holland, s-mville Allendale. Mean. Gram. Ra*ennx. Cadill.x Hr also had planned Farm Bureau and ration* in the dislri.i s*towter hearing set for Sept. 7 Nextel Communcations n getting ckwer to gaming approval to construct a 115-(not tower at ihe old city landfill property The Hatting* City Council Munday The actual awards vary Over tba s an. they have included a stone B arker al laaglelown. a plaque in Ito c.wns ami Law Building and a gavel used al Firu Friday meettnyv Each award signifies the same thing — Positive action fnr Tiunrurow ' An v ’’up.* « • «tu k* think we *h. ulj ^et tnt«- 1 liauhng gta-.k Hauling leave* m the fall commodity price* He noted that farmer* recently were getting below break-even prices for hogs and there are problem* with the Good of imponcdappies from Chwu ia esuMisMag the Baildtag lastiag effect ihai helps insure a the hauling service, because H ha* expensive " Motorist* arc aakot to God alttrnatiw uavri route* to and around the cuy few the dwTStMia of the of the pmnde. R it expected to conclude around IJ 30 wfitoJI hnnameM Winner of PAT to be announced Ha*mg the vii* cro** haul rras* landfill for mukJimg »a* dt**u**<d but <• night actually tabled approval of Nextel * request for a five-year lea® agreement, pending result* of a public hearing on tu xpecial use request at TJOpm Tuesday. Sept. 7. before the Planning Commission A formal decision will be made at the City Manager Howard Penrod reported that the only netgfebocing propenft* tn the proposed tower tile are the cemeter. and a pen of the Hastings Country Club, so it s not tn the middle of a particularly busy Nextel already ha.* communications tow­ er* on M-37 wear Caledonia and neat to S A S Farm Market het*ccn Mtddlenlle and Haatagt Ed Trego, representing Nextel. told the council that the 73- by 73-foot property would be for the toner only, and he iMTercd to increase the toaae payment for the com­ pany (rum J I.000 to SI.25O per month But Councilman Da*id Jaapervc said he would like to have the city be able to rone gotiatc the pnee with Nextel at the end of that might leave Nextel suliwraNe in its market One member of the audience. Robert B would enable truck* doing work there to compact it • Approved use of the city parking lot next to the fire station. Irvaied off .Apple Street, for Barry County Transit com muter* and from Grand Rapid • Adopted two ordinance* that wdl alk»w the city to *end communication* tint class rather than by certified mail, m an effort to save money • Decided io scrap a paving, curb and gut ter project for We*t Rlatr Street after one of Ihe area* resident*. Steve William*, ob­ jected to the total com of r.eariy $20,000 for Ihc project Two other residents op peared with him and agreed, making it at leaal throe of four Blair Stn?t reaufcscex by Patricia John* Staff Wrttrr A standing room only crowd •»< Mid dleviMe resident* attended Fucsdat night* meeting of the Village t"»»un*.il In com Ham Counts of *uch communication* tower* being Hr said studie* ha»c debunked muh- outweighed the benefit*, w ctal led at fcrsim Street at apiece • Set a public hearing for trnpnncmenu, curb and Blait Srroet from Fem* tn ver* Joe Booher and Booher will he the new lance Education with Hasting* school* Middleville council recall threatened f dissolving police •th the health hazard* Trego responded b* saying. 'You II re­ port at first, but. "We decided Village President I on Mvcr* iKxjt whst he *rc* a* ■« ab*ex< tin brought hi* .omem that Lvxini* depute wt'uM hr a* local patrol *ar during eed> and af night vshen the *t«<r Supporting thr agreemen: Miller who i,.hl ihc umnsil and told dcpkwahlf h--* ur ite .4 X dar hr*t t * tb. Milage- .ScnfT* lndii*ir*«l Park Df ShcH* •’c p ’l the ddc.l •upV^ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 26 1999 - Page 3 “Sara Crewe” to be performed by local youth theatre group this weekend A new local youth theater group will present its first play this weekend. Members of the Thornapplc Arts Council Youth Apprentice Theatre Program will perform the play "Sara Crewe" al 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29. Performances will be at Centrel Auditorium in Hastings. Tickets arc $5 for adults, $4 for students, and $2.50 for senior citizens and children 6­ 12 years old. Admission for children 5 and under is free. . The play is an adaptation by RN Sandberg of a story by Frances Hodgson Burnetts. Il was first made into a movie many years ago called "The Little Princess." starring Shirley Temple. Since then other versions have been produced for both movies and television. The tale tells of a young girl left at a boarding school by her soldier father. The girl is later orphaned and becomes a servant in the school. The story "looks at how we perceive people’s class," Lyn Briel of the Thomapple Arts Council said. It also deals with "how families are created by many means," she said. "In the end," Briel said, "(the character) does have a family and someone does love her." Some 30 area youth, most of them in junior high or high school, are involved in the production, some of them behind the scenes and some as performers. The pro­ gram allows anyone age 12 to 22 to partic­ ipate. Director of the performance is Laura Huff of Kalamazoo. Huff has taught for and per­ formed at the Kalamazoo Civic Theater, has performed as a company member of the New Vic Theater, has directed at Hackett Catholic Central High School, and has headed a number of independent private drama and improvisational workshops. She is assisted by student directors Josh Doe and Katie Cook, both seniors at Hastings High School. Doe will also play the characters of Captain Crewe and Carrisford. Cook will play an urchin. Other members of the cast include Betsy Acker as Sara Crewe, Katie McKeown as Lottie, Erin Hemerling as the baker, Courtney Oakland as the cook, Todd Stuart as the salesman, Mike Gurski as Lascar, Rebecca Warner as Lavinia, Kathryn Carney as Jessie, Ar drew Burns as the salesman. Amanda Kowalczyk as Miss Minchin, Daneen Briel as Ermcngarde, and Breena Briel as Becky. The show is funded by the Barry Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council. The YAC group awards grants to programs specifically targeted to the needs of youth in the community. YAC gave the arts council $5,655, which covered all the costs of the program, which meant that those participating in the program were able to do so free of charge. Such programs offered in other areas of the country can cost as much as $600 per youth, Briel said. "Because this was an addition to an al­ ready existing program, we had to find addi­ tional funds," Briel said. "We could not have done this without YAC's support. The exciting part is that we have a youth program sponsoring a youth program. Both are concentrating on the growth, education ar>d development of area youth." The apprentice program grew out of the Thomapple Arts Council’s Youth Theater Guild. In that program, area youth are given theater instruction in a summer workshop, and then given the opportunity to be a part of an actual play production. The theater guild program was expanded to include the new Youth Apprentice Theatre Program because the arts council wanted to give area youth the opportunity to have more hands-on involvement in the entire process of producing a ptay, Briel said. Students are doing everything from making the sets and props and designing Josh Doe and Betsy Acker play Captain Crewe and Sara Crewe. the lighting to finding costumes, designing and applying stage makeup and working on the production’s publicity. "They’ve done a really good job of letting people know this is happening," Briel said. Among other things, the group has arranged for informa­ tion on the play to be passed out at the Hastings Public Library booth during Summerfest activities. The students are also learning how to stay within a budget and organize production activities. "Part of the whole idea of the program was to allow students to take active man­ agerial responsibility for the production." Briel said. The student directors are part of a core group responsible for developing and designing the program. In addition to Cook and Doe, core group members include Amanda Kowalczyk, Betsy Acker and Margaret Schermer. Players in the production are a mil of students who have been in previous Youth Theater Guild productions and those who are participating for the first lime. Plays previously performed by the Youth Theater Guild "have always been extremely well-re­ ceived, and the kids have done a wonderful job," Briel said. The theater programs have many benefits for youth, she said. "It increases their self­ esteem tremendously." The youths learn to work in groups, learn skills in problem­ solving and decision-making, and build poise and self-confidence Many are able to use life skills they've acquired through the youth theater program in other endeavors. Hopes are to continue the apprentice program every year. "We’re already in the process of seeking funds and writing grants for this program for next year," Briel said. This coming weekend, she said, "we're hoping the community will see the talents we have in our county by supporting us." People may discover, she said, that "they don’t have to go to Grand Rapids to find good community youth theater." PAT Award winner to be honored Sept. 2 The winner of the 1999 Positive Action for Tomorrow (PAT) Award will be an­ nounced and honored at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 at the Barry County Futuring Committee meeting. The ceremony will take place after a brief business meeting, convening at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building. The public is invited to the meeting and the award ceremony. Now in its seventh year, the PAT Award honors those whose voluntary work im­ proves the present and the future for Barry County and its residents. Sometimes it's through an organization like those who built the Tangletown playground. It may be an individual like former winners James Pino, who originated the First Friday se­ ries, and Judge Richard Shaw for his part in establishing the Building Strong Families Some members of the cast of Sara Crewe rehearse at Central Auditorium. The play will be held this Saturday and Sunday. program. In every case, there's not only an immediate benefit to the community, but a long-lasting effect that helps insure a brighter future for county citizens. Nominations for the award my be sub­ mitted at any time to the Cooperative Ex­ tension office in the Courts & Law Build­ ing. Those who have been previously uominaled. but not selected, may be re-nomi­ nated for the next annual award. The actual awards vary. Over the years, they have included a stone marker at Tan­ gletown, a plaque in the Courts and Law Building and a gavel used at First Friday meetings. Each award signifies the same thing - Positive Action for Tomorrow. An appropriate trophy will be presented to this year's winner, who has already been se­ lected. State Police post commander to run for state rep. by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Pledging to work toward passing laws to protect Michigan’s law-abiding citizens, lx Gary Newell, commander of the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police, an­ nounced Wednesday his candidacy for 87th District Stale Representative. Newell, 53, is retiring from the state po­ lice to work full time on his campaign to replace current Rep. Terry Geiger (R-Lake Odessa), who is not eligible for re-election due to term limits. Newell's announcement at noon Wednes­ day on the steps of the Barry County Courthouse made him the first candidate to publicly and officially announce intent to run for the open seat, he said. Repeated attempts to determine whether any other candidates have filed to organize campaign committees with the Michigan Bureau of Elections and Campaign Finance Office in Lansing were unsuccessful. However, Barry County Board of Com­ missioners Chairman James Bailey told a First Friday Democratic Forum last spring that he plans to also run fc* the post in the August 2000 primary. "In November, 1992, the people of the State of Michigan went to the polls and voted in term limitations," said Newell, a member of the Republican party. "It was then I started thinking about becoming in­ volved and seeking office. I became con­ vinced the people were saying they wanted a representative who was honest, experi­ enced in life and committed to the needs of the community, without the ties related to being a career politician." Newell, who praised Geiger’s perfor­ mance in office, said he sees moving to the legislature as a "natural extension" of his lifetime work in the public service sector. "Combining my military service with my State Police career, I have nearly 30 years of committed service to the people of this state," he said. "I have spent nearly all of my life working to protect the rights of all citizens." Newell is a native of Saranac who went on to serve four years in the United States Air Force before obtaining a degree in business administration from Siena Heights College. Prior to jo.ning the Michigan State Po­ lice in 1974, Newell was the manager of a branch office for a finance company in the Lansing area. He was later stationed with the state po­ lice at the Ionia Post from 1977 until 1984, when he left to accept a promotion. "I have remained a landowner in the leg­ islative district since 1977, even though ca­ reer responsibilities kept me away from the area until 1997," he said. "I lived in Barry County during my first year back in the area and in 1998,1 moved into a new home located in Boston Township, Ionia County." Newell joined the Hastings Post in 1997 after serving three years as commander of the Adrian Post of the Michigan Stale Po­ lice. He previously served at posts in New Baltimore and Erie. He has also served in the Organized Crime Investigative Unit and was com­ mander of a task force charged with inves­ tigating fraud in a state funded program "which resulted in saving the state millions of dollars." He was on the board of a Cooperative Drug Enforcement Team and on the Execu­ tive Board of the Capitol Area Traffic Safety Committee. Locally, he is chairman of the E911 Administrative Board, is a member of the Barry County Silent Observer Committee and is a member of Kiwanis International in Hastings. He and his wife of 30 years, Darlene, have three children and five grandchildren. "As a legislator, I promise that I will continue to do all that I can to ensure that our streets are safe," he said. "I pledge to work toward passing laws to protect our law-abiding citizens. I also pledge to op­ pose unnecessary, repetitious laws." Newell said he did not want to comment on specific issues unfl the current legisla­ tive session has passed because some is­ sues could be resolved during that time. Chairing Newell’s campaign committee is local resident and community activist John Fehsenfeld. Also coming out in support of Newell Wednesday were County Board Commis­ sioner Emmet Herrington, Ted and Clara McKelvey, Dave McIntyre, Ward Weiler, Darlene Newell and father of the candidate, Leo Newell. Also attending the announcement were LuAnne Cruttenden and Larry and Dorothy Conklin. Michigan State Police Lt. Gary Newell, who plans to retire in April, announces his candidacy for 87th District State Representative in the August 2000 primary with wife, Dariene, at his side. Newell, who lives in Saranac, made the announcement Wednesday on the steps of the Barry County Courthouse. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 26 1999 Dear editor: The Republicans are at it again. Now that it appears that the federal budget might have a surplus, they want to give a tax break to the nch. That is the same action that caused the huge deficit to develop in the Reagan and Bush administrations. The Republicans try to get the support of the people by making it sound as if the peo­ ple should get the benefit of the balanced budget. That makes sense to the hard work­ ing couples that are having difficulty in bal­ ancing the family budget. But there are a couple of things wrong with that thinking. The first is that 62 per­ cent of the tax breaks would go to the rich­ est It) percent of the people! The next fault with the Republican plan is that the surplus is not yet at hand. It is based on a prospec­ tive surplus in the Social Security fund, which comes from payroll deductions. This brings up another fault in the Republican plan Working people pay more tHn their fair share for the Social Security fund since they pay tax on all of their income while those earning over $72,000 a year have no more deducted than a blue col­ lar worker earning $45,000. Therefore, the Social Security surplus, 62 percent of which will be distributed to the nch in this proposed tax break, is created mostly by deductions from the pay checks of Ihc working class. This budget surplus is based on and will not occur unless there arc massive cuts in such programs as Head Start. Mcduorc. veterans’ benefiUs. air traffic control and the proposal contains no extension of the health care system to include the uninsured and no payment on the national debt, the interest on which is more each year than the defense budget. Issues have always been more important to me than part} politics. I continue to vote mainly Democratic because an issue like this proposed tax cut comes along and it’s the Democrats who are on the right side. Let’s hope that President Clinton docs veto this bill and docs not give in to the Republicans. This Congress is representing special interests, not the people. James Pino. Nashville Take part to help ‘Jerry’s Kids’ Dear editor: As Labor Day approaches. I’d like to remind the people of West Michigan that the holiday weekend will be much more tan a final vacation opportunity before the summer draws to a close and youngsters go back to school. It will be the weekend when, for the 34th consecutive year, some 75 million Ameri­ cans will tune in to support the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon Tens of thousands more will participate in special Labor Day weekend events in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo and around the country - all to help “my kids." 1 encourage readers of the J-Ad Graphics to participate in local MDA events orchestrat- ed by dedicated volunteers, and to watch the Telethon on WOTV-TV. Channel 41, on Sept. 5-6. This year’s show will be the biggest and best yet, with Telethon anchor Ed McMa­ hon and I introducing an incredible lineup of stars. Those stars performing, making appeals or cameo appearances include: Jason Alexander Brandy. Mariah Carey. Carrot Top. Cher. Norm Crosby. Sheryl Crow, David James Elliott. Whitney Hous­ ton, Judge Judy. Larry King, Cyndi Laupcr. Lucy Lawless. Bill Maher. Maureen McGovern. Tom Petty. LcAnn Rimes. Gcnoral H. Norman Schwarzkopf. Diane Schuur. Martin Short. Kevin Sorbo. Martha Stewart. Pam Tillis. Alex Trcbek, Tina Turner, Shania Twain and Christopher Walken. With your support, the MDA can contin­ ue to provide unparalleled help - clinics, wheelchairs and braces, sapport groups, and summer camps for kids with neuro­ muscular diseases. MDA will also be able to accdcratc its research seeking treatments and cures for 40 neuromuscular disorders, including the world’s first human gene ther­ apy trials for a muscle-wasting disease. The help of the great people of Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo makes this progress possible. Thanks and God bless you. Jerry Lewis National Chairman, Muscular Dystrophy Association Show respect for flag in parade Dear editor. I’m not sure whether it is lack of pride, disrespect or just the fact that the people in the Delton area arc just not educated on flag etiquette. x 1 am talking about the recent annual Founders Weekend parade and the fact that when the dedicated people carrying the flag of our country marched down the street, very few people showed respect by stand­ ing, taking off hats, clapping or showing any other sign of pride. There arc other Postal service does a good job To the editor: Before all the nice folks down at our local 2) An unclaimed package at customs ROTA Spain - returned here wiih no dam­ post office retire, are transferred or move on. I’d like to say a few things about the ser­ vice I’ve received over the last nine years... and in particular, the past three years. In addition to the always friendly mail service to our business, the cordial and pro­ fessional atmosphere at our branch office and their support of our local Hospice chap­ ter - here’s my two cents to dispel some of the myths and unfair treatment heaped upon the U.P. Postal Service in general. Over the past three years, since our mail orders have increased, we have made well age. Are we the only "lucky ones" Abo have had this positive experience with the over 3,500 package shipments to all 50 United States and 17 other countries. Of that total, only two shipments had minor problems: I) A broken cookie jar lid- Hastings to San Diego - never conf”rmed and no claim was filed. Become a 'Sports Nut" and read all the area sports each week in The Banner! SUBSCRIBE TODAY...Call 945-9554 HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests oj Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. 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Being at the beginning of a parade, the flag is earned with honor, usually by the local VFW. American Legion, Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, as well it should be. Come on Delton, stand up and be proud of the country you live in! Leona Gillespie, Member of Delton V.RW. Auxiliary Post 422 USPS? Don Turner, Hastings . jo: adlimli .‘(iris u . (UlUlAv. .. Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that musi be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All tetters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Securing America’s Future As children prepare to return to school, improving education and assuring safety is on many minds. To compete in world mar­ kets. young Americans will need to learn closer to their full potential I have asked the Education and Work­ force Committee to hold an official region­ al field hearing in our congressional distnet to hear your thoughts about the major prob­ lems plaguing our schools. No one under­ stands educational problems and opportuni­ ties any better than parents, teachers, and administrators. It is clear to me that we need to work together so that today's students arc capable of being competitive in the job mar­ ket. Education is a top priority in Congress. Above .all else we arc working to give state and local education officials greater flexi­ bility to spend federal education dollars as they sec fit. Too often the federal govern­ ment tries to micromanage and makes loo many decisions in Washington. For this rea­ son, I recently co-sponsored important new education initiatives like the Education Flexibility Act and the Teacher Empower­ ment Act. The Education Flexibility Act moves power out of Washington and puts it into Ihc hands of local officials and parents. It will make the waivers that Governor Engler applied for and which have been a cornerstone of our Michigan reforms avail­ able to the rest of the country. In October. I will vote for another bill I’ve cosponsored, the so-called Straight A’s Act. This will build on Ed-Flex s success by dedicating more federal dollars to local pri­ orities to ensure the greatest advantage in each particular school district The recently passed Teacher Empowerment Act. which I also co-sponsored, increases regulatory flexibility and recognizes the importance of qualified teachers. With $2 billion it allots per year for teacher training and the possi­ bility of more teachers in the classroom, the emphasis will be placed on performance. Our agenda is simple. Flexibility + Accountability “ Results. As Chairman of the Basic Research Subcommittee on the Science Committee. I am very concerned especially with low American test scores in science and math compared to other indus­ trialized countries. We have got a long way to go but with determination and commit­ ment we can succeed. Once again. I urge parents, students, and educators to join me in Battle Creek for the Education and Workforce’s regional hcanng Improving Student Achievement and Reforming the Federal role in Education.’ The hcanng will be held on Wednesday. Sept. 8 from 10:30 a m -12 p.m. at the Bat­ tle Creek Area Math and Science Center. 765 Upton Ave.. Baltic Creek. Witnesses will include: the Presidents of Michigan State University and Albion College, local school administrators, teachers, and high school students. As we start the new school year let’s make sure all of us are thinking about and giving a high priority to educa­ tion. Need Printing? Give Us a Call...945-9554 J-Ad Graphics, Inc. ______________________________________________________________________ Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Wash­ ington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C.'20510, phone (202) 224-6421. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone 1(616) 466-2531. Rick Torrrfela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Pater Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Or­ angeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representa­ tives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district rep­ resentative, 42 W. 10th St, Holland. Mich 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Repre­ sentatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battie Creek district office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Alan Knapp President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all oi Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. �TheHaaBnga Bannar- Thursday. August 26. 109S- Page 5 Bank receives e-mail threat HASTINGS - An apparent threat received by Hastings City Bank via e­ mail was reported to the Hastings City Police Department Aug. 20. according to idea. Ula." Leedy said he believes the bank and the FBI are working to track down the author of the message. Hastings police have been ordered to increase patrols of the bank area as a result, Leedy said. "We're looking into the matter to see if there is a way to trace where the message Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. ■Evidently they have some type of form on the Internet where you can fill in the blank and leave a message.' said Leedy. "They received a strange message on Aug I9 at 10:55 a.m. indicating. Tm stupid. I want Io rob your bank. It's tic came from." he said. Man arrested for drunk driving after accident Parmalee Road and failed to stop at the in­ tersection with Whitneyville Road at about 12:19 a.m. IRVING TOWNSHIP - A 21-year-old Freeport man was arrested for drunk driving after he crashed his car in Thomapple Township early Aug. 22. according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Police. The car struck a highway sign, continued down an embankment and struck a tree. Kidder, who registered a .19 on a prelim­ inary breath test for alcohol at the scene, suffered only a cut lip, troopers said. Corey Kidder was apparently driving on Hastings man apologizes for burglary try HASTINGS - Charges are pending against a 20-y ear-old Hastings man who allegedly broke into a North East Street the time of the break-in, told police her three children were also asleep when the in­ cident occurred. The victim said the man broke the glass slider door, walked into her bedroom, turned on the light and said, "Oops, I'm •uny," and left. Hastings police reported the woman rec­ ognized the man who was highly intoxi­ cated at the time of the incident. The man later told police be did not re­ call the incident, which caused more than $ 150 damage to the slider door. apartment, apologized to the resident and left without incident at about 3 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. The woman, who had been sleeping at Quality Printing Compact discs stolen from Freeport car ...depends on experience and IRVING TOWNSHIP - More than 50 compact discs were stolen from a car parked in the 200 block of Division Street in Freeport Aug. 18, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Police said the Volkswagon Jetta was locked when the incident occurred. The compact discs were inside a black, vinyl case, which is also missing. An at­ tempt by the burglar to steal the stereo, however, was unsuccessful. Police have no suspects and the incident remains under investigation. Let YOUR WORK! Bryan G rues beck Assistant named village manager for Middleville Bryan Gruesbeck, who has been serving as assistant village manager for the Village of Middleville since February, was pro­ moted to the post of manager at the council meeting Tuesday night. Gruesbeck began his tenure in the village under former Manager David Arking, who was fired March 23. Gruesbcck's salary was raised to $37,000. One of the requirements of the new position is that he and his family be­ come village residents within nine months. Gru-sbeck thanked the council members for thrir confidence in him and said, "I hope to continue the good working rela­ tionship we have established." The village and Thomapple Township are in the process of hiring a professional planner who will serve both the village and township. Infrastructure subcommittee setting goals The Infrastructure Subcommittee of the Our Land Committee met on Monday, Aug. 23, in a goal setting session. Under the direction of chairman Brian Reynolds the members of the subcommittee discussed what infrastructure (roads, bridges, water and sewer lines) already exist in the county. There was a brief discussion of the effect of infrastructure on development and bow communities may stagnate if there is not sufficient infrastructure. fThe committee will be contacting townsh ps and communities throughout the county for input. Reynolds hopes to plan an infrastructure workshop this year as well. The next meeting of the infrastructure subcommittee will be Monday, Sept. 13, at 3 p.m. at the Barry County Road Commission offices. Elvis visits Gilmore Museum Is it Elvis, or is it Irving Cass, who wowed the crowd at the second Elvis Memorial Street Rod Show in Hickory Comers on Aug. 21 at the Gilmore Classic Car Museum? 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(leave your cigarettes at the door) For more information call: Dr. Dan Snenwn 616-637-2231 Hypnotherapy Certified BRIM. IX Ml Kilt HIM < It X I UH. s. (616) 948-3360 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 26, 1999 son-in-law, Clare and Lloyd Goyings of Plainwell, Michigan, with whom she Alice Gumtow made her home for the past twelve years; PLAINWELL - Mrs. Alice Gumtow, of Plainwell, and formerly of New Boston. and a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Betty Gumtow of Addison. Michigan; also nine grandchildren and great 15 Michigan, passed away August 22, 1999 grandchildren; at Life Care of Plainwell. Monroe, Michigan; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held on Wednesday. August 25. 1999 at the chapel at Michigan Mrs. Gumtow was bom in Trenton, Michigan, the daughter of Louis and Clare (Ash) Herrmann. She attended Carleton High School and the Cleary Business School in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and for many years was head bookkeeper at the Peoples Bank in Trenton, Michigan. She was a long time member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in New Boston, Michigan and was active in its Ladies Aid and taught Sunday School. Alice loved her family and especially the grandchildren & great grandchildren. She also loved flowers, bird watching, sister, Bernice Rinne of Memorial Park in Flat Rock. Michigan. Reverend Marvin Anderson of St. Paul's Lutheran Church Michigan officiated. in New Boston. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or its Ladies Aid Society. Envelopes available at Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Michigan 49046. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home. Delton. gardening and reading. She married Erich W. Gumtow on September 15, 1928 and he preceded her in death on June 15, 1982. More OBITUARIES appear on page 17 Alice is survived by her daughter and .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Laces Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Paxtor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 TO a m . Sunday School 1100 am. Sunday Evening Sen ice 6 00 pm. Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 pm CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd , 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Nonoa Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am.. Worship 11 00 am. Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Rood. Hastings. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am., classes lor all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m. Nursery provided Sunjjy Evening Service. 6.00 p.m Wednesday activities 7 00 p m arc Rainbows or J.J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19), Adult Bible ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Timo are 8 30 am.. 9 55 am and 11 20 a.m Tuesday prayer and share time 9.30 a m. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6.30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services Bring the Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hub- ley, Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9.30 am. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m Morning Worship Wednesday b 00-8 00 p m Warriors (grades K5th), serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6 00 p.m . Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8.30 p m. (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 7 00 p.m Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided) ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m. Kid's quizzing. 6 00 p m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30 p.m.. Kid's Alive for age* 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Y.-.dncsday. 9 00 a m. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study P.blc Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office fering W'e welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Greet Brethren Church/. 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementus. 945-9224 Sunday Service*. 9 45 a m - Bible Classes • for all ages. 10:40 a.m - Morning Worship Thursday. 7 30 pm Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith. 5:30 p m Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message", 945-9224. 6 30 p.m - Bible Study for all ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058. St. Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 a m. 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tion* catt 948-9437. T1RST BARTIST CHURCH rector of Music. Organist Church phone: (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10.30 a m SUNDAY We will re­ II -00 a.m. Sunday School Hour. I LUO a m Morning Worship Ser­ HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m . Sun­ a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Adults. Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the • Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps - are taught for adults 10 30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11 00 am Worship Services childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade Look for our CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE ber* Dates and times will be avail­ able soon FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. Kent Keller, Pastor WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Ben Hemng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 1030 a.m.. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High XOUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling p m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and day School. 11:15 am Cortempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ 1100 am. Confession Saturday days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ 4 00 - 4 30 pm day nights - Praise Services 7 30 Father Charles Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 »6I6) 945-5463 G 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 a.m. Traditional. 10:15 am. Sun­ Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 sume our Fall Schedule 9:30 a.m. Sunday School every Sunday, service. Nursery, children^ min­ Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ coming toward* the end of Septem­ 9 45 a.m vice. 6 00 pm evening Sen ice. Wednesday 7 00 p.m. Sen ices for HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH classes are available for everyone Study, please call for more details Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services School). 9.30 - Preschool Musk Saturday. Aug. 28 - 8:00 p.m. NA Tuesday, Aug. 31 7 30 OA Wednesday. Sept I - 7:00 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ W Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m. ind 10 am Christian Education 10 am. Nursery Available at 10 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall 7 30 a.m. Family Choir; 8:00 A 10: 00 am • Worship (no Sunday Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor day Morning Worship 11 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship 11am. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone (616)945-9414 Sunday. Aug 29­ a.m.. Morning Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service. 6 00 p.m Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana, Sr. & Jr. High Youth. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Memi-r Church of the HbrldHide Anglican Communion " 315 am 239 E Sarah Circle lowship and Faithful Men. Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at p m For more information call the church office This information on worship sen ices is pro­ vided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah'* Ark PreSchool Thursday. Aug 26 6:45 p.m Praise Team Friday. Aug 27 - 10 00 a m Set-up for Sum­ merfest. 4 40-7 00 p m "Tailgate Party" Hollenbeck Hotdogs, Grilled brats Join us for supper then travel over to the football game* Summer Youth Mission Fundraiser* Saturday. Aug 28 • 10 00 a m.-IOOO p m Summcrfcvi activities m the parking lot Food, entertainment, and activities for kids of all ages' Summer Youth Mission Fundraiser' Sunday. Aug 29 - 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service. 9.20 a m Children’s Wor­ ship. 10:00 am Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10 30 a m Con­ temporary Worship Service outside in the parking lot. weather permit­ ting. 10 50 a m Children's Wor­ ship The 9 00 Sen kc is broadcast ever WBCH AM 1220 Nursery is provided during both Services 11: 45 am Chicken Dinner • all welcome' 6 30 p.m Sunday School WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings Teachers’ meeting in the Dining Room Monday . Aug 30 - first day FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings of school • drive safely * 10-00 a m Suff meets for prayer. ’ ()0 pm Hall Renovation Team - Lounge Tuesday. Aug 31 - 3 00 pm Newsletter Deadline Wednesday. Sept' I • 7 00 p m Chancel Choir NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER I9<2 N BrtnJwiy (ladings BOSLEY PHARMACY riptuHn" (IBS letlerson 945-J429 HASTINGS MANLFACTl RING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cool Rd Bastings. Michigan LANSING - Virginia Rose (Willitts) Baird, age 87, of East Lansing, formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday. August 21. 1999 at Burcham Hills Health Center ir. East Lansing. HASTINGS Mrs. Marguerite A. Beckwith, age 78. of Hastings, passed away Friday. August 20. 1999 at Tendercare of Hastings. Virginia was bom on October 10, 1911 in Eckford, Michigan, the daughter of William & Maude (Gray) Willitts. Mrs. Beckwith was bom on February 6. 1921 in Johnstown Township. Bany County, the daughter of Earl & Maude (Casaday) Rogers. She was raised in the Hastings area, and attended the Striker country school and Hastings schools, graduating in 1928 from She was raised in the Freeport area, and attended Freeport schools, graduating in 1939 from Freeport High School. In her Hastings High School. She went on to attend Western Michigan University receiving her degree in education in 1932. She was married to Thomas LeRoy Baird, with the marriage ending in divorce in 1943. During her college years, she early years, she worked at the Freeport Dairy which her family owned and operated for many years. • wrote freelance articles and poetry for the college paper. Like many college coeds of the time she went north summers to wait tables in a Harbor Springs resort. She worked part-time, then was made Society Editor for the Emmet County Graphic. The area became her favorite place to visit. for the Grand Rapids Press, Battle Creek Moon-Journal (now Enquirer), the Detroit CHURCH North St.. Hastings 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dar. Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Sunday School for all ages. 9:30 tice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ EAST | Marguerite A. Beckwith She later became Hastings correspondent GRACE LUTHERAN WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Pl<one 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 9 00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00 am. Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9 45 a m for all age* 4-H.’ MotfJ days 6 30 to 8:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p.m ; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 am. freewill of­ Jefferson HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Bolt wood St.. Rev whole family Study - No age limits. 805 S BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m.. Worship 11 a m. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phore 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course 541 N Rose (Willitts) Baird News, Chicago Sun-Times and United Press International. During World War II. she worked for the War Department in Dayton. Ohio. Following the war, she moved to Lansing with her daughter and worked a» publicist for the Michigan Department of Health. In September 1952. she became Women’s Editor of the Lansing State Journal, a position she would hold for a decade. This was the first time that the Women’s Editor was not simply the Society Editor. She was also Food Editor, writing and editing what became one of the largest food sections in the nation. She resigned from the State Journal in 1962 and worked for Michigan Slate University’s Cooperative Extension program until her retirement in 1980. She was a member for ten years, Lansing-East Lansing Mayors’ Committee on Aging 1956 among the founders of the Michigan Gerontological Society Proposed and Lansing's chaired Senior Citizens Week in 1961 and received the Michigan Welfare League’s award for Outstanding Community Betterment. 1961-1967 member of the board of directors of the Lansing Family Service Agency and wrote a revised Bill of Rights for children. Named Michigan Press Women’s Women of Achievement in 1977 and chaired the organization’s high school journalism competition. Received the YMCA’s Diana award in 1980. In 1995, the Michigan Journal sm Hall of Fame recognized her with a Special Service Award for her support of Michigan Journalism. She held numerous other posts in local and national organizations including Business and Professional Women’s Club. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter. Johanna in July 1965. She is survived by her sister, Maurene (Lee) Hamp of Hastings, sister-in-law, Elda Willitts of Sonoma, California; step­ sister. Cordelia Kawacz of Rochester, New York; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 24. 1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Charles P. McCabe, HI officiated. Burial was at Oakridge Cemetery in Marshall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia W. Baird Memorial Fund BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER Mrs. Beckwith married Robert L. Beckwith on March 23, 1954, and he preceded her in death on March 28, 1977. She lived all her married life in the Hastings/Gun Lake areas. ~Fay^yObenouriWhitmon BATTLE CREEK Faye E. (Obenour) Whitmore, age 87. of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday. August 22, 1999 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Whitmore was bom January 7, 1912 in McGuffey. Ohio, the daughter of Ernest and Edna (Thomas) Obenour. She attended school in McGuffey. Ohio and Arnold. Pennsylvania, and graduated from high school in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. She also went on to attend Argubright Business College in Battle Creek, and graduated in i93p. She married Willet L. ’Bill” Whitmore on June 7, 1930 in Angola, Indiana, and he preceded her in death in July 1947. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Mrs. Whitmore worked as a Clerk­ Typist-Stenographer and then Secretary for Grand Trunk Railroad in Battle Creek in many years. Her employment included: Montgomery Wards, Administrator for the Barry County Medical Facility, Hastings City Bank, Hastings Floor Covering and 1932. She played basketball on the Grand Trunk team. She also worked for Eaton’s in Battle Creek as a Stenographer in the Personnel Department on August 10, 1942 retired from Company. and as a Secretary to the Plant Engineer in September 1945 until her retirement in Middleville Tool & Die She was a member and past officer of the Laurence J. Bauer American Legion Post #45 Auxiliary in Hastings, member of Women of the Moose, former member of the Hastings Business & Professional Women. long-time volunteer for Bany Community Hospice, American Cancer Society and 54 years with the American Red Cross. She was also preceded in death by her 1977. Mrs. Whitmore was a member of Eaton's 25 Year Club. She did volunteer work with O.P.A and the Ration Board from 1943-1944. She was also a Secretary for the Western Michigan Branch of C.A.A. from 1954-1956. Mrs. Whitmore enjoyed playing cards, spending lime with her family and friends and in her earlier years, she enjoyed parents; and an infant son, Allan Beckwith. Mrs. Beckwith is survived by her son, swimming and fishing. She had been a resident of Battle Creek since 1929. She was also preceded in death by her Robert (Judy) Beckwith of Lansing; five parents; and brother. Elwood Obenour. Mrs. Whitmore is survived by her grandchildren; six great grandchildren; cousins and a host of special friends. Funeral Services for Mrs. Beckwith were held on Monday, August 23,1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Dr. Michael J. Anton officiated. Burial was in Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the American Red Cross. Ila M. Eggers HASTINGS - Mrs. Ila M. Eggers, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, August 22, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Eggers was bom on February 26, 1911 in Ridgeway, Michigan, the daughter of Louis & Jenny (Allen) Bachman. She was raised in the Monroe & Ann Arbor areas, and attended schools there. She married Fred Kctter on October 28, 1924, and he preceded her in death in 1935. daughter, Mrs. Phillip (Billie Joan) Moulds of Battle Creek; sister, Marva Cipcic of Dandridge. Tennessee; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, August 27, 1999 with the family present from 6:00­ 8:00 p.m. at the Bachman Hcbblc Funeral Service, 223 North Bedford Road, Battle Creek. Michigan. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, Battle Creek with Pastor James Robert of Fulton Christian Church officiating. Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Colon, Michigan. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Diseases & Related Disease Association, or Calhoun County Medical Care Facility Activities Fund. She was then married to Lemuel Eggers on Frances M. Gray June 9. 1976, and he preceded her in death in 1982. Mrs. Eggers moved to Hastings in 1983 from Wyandotte. Michigan. She was employed at Monroe Products in Monroe and Winkleman’s Department Store in Wyandotte. She also owned and operated a boarding house for many years. Mrs. Eggers especially enjoyed spending time with her nieces, nephews, great & great great nieces and nephews She also enjoyed collecting antiques. Mrs. Eggers was also preceded in death by her parents; and a step-mother, Marie Bachman. Mrs. Eggers is survived by her sister, Margaret Sergeant of Hastings; niece, Sharon (Chuck) Teunessen of Hastings; two nephews, Ronald (Teri) Sergeant of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and James (Helen) Sergeant of Royal Oak, Michigan; Frances Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend 1-800-310-9031 - REWARDS - formerly of Mrs. Gray is also survived by her son, Thom (Jane) of Lake Odessa; her grandchildren, Amanda (Chris) Rapids, Saul and Matthew of and Sarah of White Pidgeon; law, Harry (Helen) Gray of of Grand Allendale, brother-in­ Allo; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Gray were held Monday, August 23, 1999 at the Clarksville Bible Church. Pastors Mick Fundenburg and Jack Bachcr officiated. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. eight great nieces & nephews; eleven great great nieces & nephews; very special friend & Barb Buder. There will be no visitation. Funeral Services for Mrs. Eggers will be 7 30 p m Ruth Circle - Lounge Gray, her husband of 54 years, Loren at her side. and caretakers, Suk Boulter, Diane Jackson rehearsal. 7 00 pm Noahs Ark Parent Meeting - Dining Room. M. Clarksville, passed away Friday morning. August 20, 1999 at Tendercarc Nursing Home in Hastings at the age of 89, with Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Kenneth L Kidder SUMNER - Mr. Kenneth L. Kidder, age 85, of Sumner, Michigan, and formerly of Freeport, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at the Carson City Hospital in Carson City. Michigan. Arrangements are pending ai the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. August 26.1999 - Page 7 — Lake Odessa NEWS Social News Watch for a full moon tonight. Aug. 26. On Sunday afternoon. Aug. 29. Les and Virginia Yonkers are to be honored for their 60th wedding anniversary. Fncnds and kin­ folks arc invited to their home between 2 and 5 p.m. There is to be «n auction of household goods. Danbury mint cars and more from the estate of Walter Russell on Tupper Lake Street Monday morning. Aug. 30. starting at 10 a.m. The Depot Museum will be open Satur­ day. Aug. 28. from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Jackie Gilliland will be the hostess. The displays from the Masonic Temple -;td the Lake Odessa Canning Company arc still in place. If you missed Depot day, this is a sec­ ond chance to sec the exhibits. The 1999 mugs are selling steadily. This is fifth in the dated scries. Buntings arc available in lime for Labor day and Conrad-Stafford exchange vows Jennifer L. Conrad and Christopher P. Stafford were united in marriage on July 14, 1999 in n beautiful outdoor ceremony on Mackina< Island. The couples parents arc Alan and Linda Conrad of Hastings and Harry and Janine Stafford of Dowling. Julianna Dipert of Vermontville served as matron of honor. Scott Windbigler of Galion, Ohio served as best man A reception was held on Aug. 7, 1999 in their honor. The couple now reside in Hastings. Armistice Day. Kenneth and Pauline Hubbard of Saranac were honored for their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday. She is the daughter of the late Emma and Frank O’Mara. Two deaths of interest to local people were listed recently in a Lansing paper. Kenneth Prangcr of Hamsen died Aug. 20 at Mt. Pleasant. He had formerly resided in Lansing where he was a metallurgical engineer with GM Olds. He was a veteran of the USAF during World War II. His par­ ents were Kristina and Rein Prangcr. His deceased siblings are Raymond and sister, Margery Carr. He is survived by children Bells to celebrate silver anniversary Ken Prangcr and Lucy Kish, siblings Sher­ man Prangcr and Arlene Walcn. Memorial services were held Sunday at Harrison. He and others of his family were bom in South Dakota. The husband of former resident JoAnn Marqucbcll Klahn, Richard Burwick, 75, of Lansing, died Aug. 19. His wife's parents were Arthur and Edna (Wmey) Klahn. One distinction of his is that he was the 25th baby bom in St. Lawrence Hospital. He too served in World War II in the Pacific cam­ paigns. including the mop-up of Okinawa. ■ His unit was sent to Japan, where he and nine others climbed Mount Fujiyama and planted the American flag on its summit. He attended MSC and worked as an archi­ tect. One of his most memorable career challenges was the restoration of Fort Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City and Fort Mackinac on the island. He and wife JoAnn owned a gift shop at Higgins Lake for a time. He is survived by his wife, chil­ dren David Burdwick, Gay Ann Johnson and grandchildren. His in-laws include his wife’s sister and husband, Mary Jane and Chester Trout of Grand Ledge. The Klahn sisters spent their early life here and attend­ ed school in Lake Odessa before their fam­ ily moved to Lansing. A bridal couple from here were pictured in Sunday's Lansing State Journal. They are Karen Hynes of Sunfield and George John­ son 111 of Woodland. They were married on June 26 at the Sunfield United Bethren Church. His parents are George Jr. and Judy (Yonkers) Johnson. Her parents are Beth and Lindy Hynes. They spent their honey­ moon in Victoria, British Columbia and Seattle. 1 hey live in Grand Rapids, where he is program director for WKTV. She is a graduate of CMU. Both arc Lakewood graduates. There arc many attractive flower spots in John and Diane Sundberg Bell of Hast­ ings have just returned from a ten day trip to London. England and Wales with their children to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The couple have four children, Jeffrey BOY, Hunter, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 6, 1999 at 5:05 to Paula May and John VanValkcnburg of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14.5 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. Grosse Pointe Park. John Bell and the former Diane Sundberg were married on Sept. 7. 1974 at St. Philip Catholic Church in Battle Creek. John has been employed as a computer systems analyst al Mc<or Wheel Corp, in Lansing. Hastings Manufacturing. E.W. Bliss Mfg.. Keeler Brass Mfg. of Grand Lodge and Michigan Stale University. They have two granddaughters. Taylor and Ashley. Catt-Steinhilber plan to wed Sept. 18 Earl Willison marks 90 years Earl Willison celebrated his 90th birthday on Aug. 25 at a surprise open house and light supper from 5-7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Urbandale Scventh-day Adven­ tist Church, 20440 Bedford Road on M-37. if you were unable to attend, please send a birthdav greeting to him on 3431 Boyes Rd., Delton, MI 49046. Elaine Catt of OeMcsvillc would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter, Malinda Catt to Chad Steinhilbcr, son of Larry and Debbie Stcinhilbcr of Mt. Gilead, Ohio and Karen and Ernie Hickok of Martel, Ohio. Malinda is a graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed as a veterinarian assistant in Marion, Ohio. Chad is a graduate of River Valley High in Ohio and is employed at Roush Plumb­ ing and Heating in Marion, Ohio. A garden wedding is planned for Sept. 18th in Marion, Ohio. Eunice Cherry is 90 Sunday Eunice Cherry will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house given by her family on Sunday, Aug. 29. from 2 to 4 p.m. at 94 Wiltshire. Battle Creek. Eunice would welcome and enjoy cards sent to the Emily Andrus Home, 652 Capi­ tal Avenue NE, Battle Creek. Ml 49017. She was bom and raised in the Battle Creek area and then moved to Bradenton. Florida, following her marriage in the Tangemans to mark golden anniverssary Wc would like to have you join us lor a golden wedding anniversary for Duane and Dodie Tangeman. Saturday. September 4th. 1999. from ’.15 p.m. till 4:30 p.m to renew our vow's at St. Mary’s Cathedral. A recep tion will follow at Hartman Hall al Capitol and 21st Street. Cheyenne. Wyoming. past 90. On Sunday Keith Kadwell of Grand Rapids substituted for his vacationing father in the pulpit of Central United Methodist Church. His topic was on disci­ pleship. Von Goodemoot, lay leader, con­ ducted the rest of the service. Alcthians of the church are to go on a bus trip along with members of Union Bank's Class Act club to Dearborn to visit the Henry Ford estate and Greenfield Village. Sports teams at Lakewood arc practicing daily. The varsity football team meets Hast­ ings on the Saxons' field Friday, Aug. 27. Giris have their first basketball game on Tuesday Aug. 31 at Hastings. The Lakewood Community Chorus sang the national anthem on Saturday evening at Old Kent Park before the White Caps game. On Friday evening, a company from Central UMC attended the game with their annual block of seats. Following the game, they enjoyed an exhibition of drumming and dance by a troupe from Kansas City on the field. W4 Bell. R.N. of Kalamazoo. John Bell Jr. at home. Diane Bell and Kathleen Bell of Rapids and is now principal computer con­ sultant at Keane. Inc. of Grand Rapids Di­ ane has been employed at Kellogg Com­ pany. Leila Hospital. Coral Gables Old Crow of Saugatuck. Boyne Mountain Ski the village. The window boxes at the Lake Odessa Community Library arc beautiful. Workmen have been removing glass pan­ els from the Lake Odessa Greenhouse. The portable sign in front announces that Chuck. Carla and Suzy arc renovating and will open for business in September. A few doors cast. Kathy Mcsccar, using her 27 years of floral arranging experience, has opened Kathy's Flower Patch in the cast half of the Graham building. Hildred Davis, who has been living in an adult foster care home near Vermontville for many years, has been transferred to Thomapple Manor after a short stay at Pen­ nock. Her sister. Opal Dodge, a few days earlier went from an AFC home on M-79 near Hastings to Pennock and arrived at Thomapple Manor first. Both ladies arc Edger-Aired to wed May 14 Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Edger of Tupelo, MS announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Elaine to Stephen Aired, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Aired. Laura is the grand daughter of Helen and Vadon Miller and of Lauren Edger, of Hast­ 1950s. Eunice moved back to Battle Creek in 1991. Give someone who's moved away...a GIFT of keeping In Touch! Give a Banner Subscription. Call 945-9554. ings. A M *y 14th wedding is planned. GIRL, Chris and Tina Barton of Ver­ montville announce the birth of their daughter, Maranda Jean, on Aug. 4, at 9:26 p.m. at Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Lois Barton of Nashville, Mike and Dee Barton of „ Nashville, Kent and Carol Lake of Holt, and David Abbott of Mulliken. Maranda joins a sister, Bryonna. GIRL, Grace Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 15, 1999 at 1:45 p.m. to Theresa Nelson and George Dashner of Ionia. Weighing 5 lbs. and 7ozs. and 19 1/2 BOY, Tyler Austin, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 8. 1999 at 1:41 to Angela Inger­ soll and Jason M. Taggart of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Alexandretta Jade, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 10. 1999 at 6:55 a.m. to Julie Olsen and Jeremy Billings of Hast­ ings. Weighing 6 lbs. II ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Justin Robert, bom al Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 10, 1999 at 3:12 p.m. to Ben and Amanda Shupe of Middleville. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 5 1/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Joumi Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 9, 1999 at 9:53 p.m. to Clint and Angi Neil of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 1/4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. inches long. BOY, Brandon Tyler, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 15. 1999 at 4:50 a.m. to Kris Shellington of Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Bnanna Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 13, 1999 at 8:21 a.m. to Greg and Jessica Swift of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Katelyn Beth, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 14, 1999 at 1:47 a.m. to Christa and David Richmond of Woodland. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Tabatha Sue, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 12, 1999 at 12:40 p.m. to Ms. Nichole Fletcher of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 1/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Jessica Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 8, 1999 at 3:30 p.m. to Terry and Greg Harmes of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Dillon Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 8, 1999 at 6:58 a.m. to Aaron and Angie Walker of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Madeline Paige, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 6. 1999 at 8:38 a.m. to Pat and Deb Roberts of Grand Rapids. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. II ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Benjamin Keith, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 4, 1999 at i0:29 p.m. to Randy and Amanda Campbell of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. BOY, Joseph Edward, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 13, 1999 at 11:55 p.m. to Lavem Thomson and Christine Burton of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inch­ BOY, Alexander Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 4, 1999 at 11:36 p.m. to Wendy Beach and Michael Diljak of Del­ ton. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches es long. long. BOY, Austin Kinkane, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 10, 1999 at 3:50 p.m. to Jessica and Chadwick Walden of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Matthew Richard, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 4, 1999 at 12:14 a.m. to Pam and Ron Allcrding of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. II ozs. and 19 inches long. Convenience Is... A Pharmacy That’s Open More Hours Than Any Other! THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Basement WaK Repair by Wa» Anchor Convenient Drive-thru Open 7 Days Walk-in Open 6 Days Four generations come together Four generations come together in Michi­ gan. Eric Lewis, from Jacksonville. Fla. holding his daughter Ashleigh Morgan. Eric’s mother Diana Robinson of Delton and her father John Jacobsen of Milton. Mats. 1-800-237-2379 ________________________________________ ~ * Most Insurances Accepted Home Medical Equipment Senior Citizen Discount MF SYSTBI OF SOUTHWEST MOON. • 10 ►vo-' St • Kotomoreo Mcr-jan 49M1 • 345-2900 1009 West Green St. (616) 948-3136 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 26. 1999 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Notice is hereby given that Default has oc­ curred m a Mortgage given by Shirley A Lumbert to the United States of America acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department ol Agriculture The Mortgage is dated August 14. 1980 and was recorded on August 14. 1980 in Liber 246 on pages 139 to 142 of the Barry County Records No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt which is now Forty Seven Thousand Sixty and 96/100 ($47 060 96) Dottars The Mortgage will be foreclosed by selling the property described below at a public auction to the highest bidder The sale will be held on Octo­ ber 7 1999 at 11 00 a m local time at the Barry County Court House in Hastings, Michigan which is the location of the Barry County Circuit Court The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, including interest at the rate of 11.5% per year, legal costs, attorney fees and any taxes or insurance which may be paid by the mortgagee before the sale The property to be sold is located m the City of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan and is more specifically described in the Mortgage as The West 66 feet of Lot 32, of SUPERVISOR CHASES ADDITION NO 2 TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Rat Liber 3. Page 2 Bany County Records and part of Lot 33 of said plat de­ scribed as follows Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 33 thence North 1 degree 00 minutes East along the West line of said Lot 33 a distance of 132 feet thence South 89 de­ grees 25 minutes East 33 feet to the Northwest comer of Lot 32. thence South 1 degree 00 minutes West 66 lee! to the Southwest comer of Lot 32. thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes East 66 feet thence South 1 degree 00 min­ utes West 66 feet to the South line of Lot 33. thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes West 99 ■eet to the point ol beginning The redemption period will expire six (6) months from the date ol the sale unless the prop­ erty is deemed to be abandoned pursuant to MCL §600 3241a m which case the redemption period will expire thirty (30) days from the date ol the sale Dated August 26. 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL ECONOMIC COMMU­ NITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL­ TURE PREPARED BY JOHN R TUCKER (P37348) WINEGARDEN. SHEDD. HALEY. LINDHOLM & ROBERTSON. PLC Attorneys at Law 501 Citizens Bank Building 328 S Sagmaw Street Fhrrt. Ml 48502-1983 (810) 767-3600 (9/23) Notice Of Mortgage Foractoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THA' PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condrLons of a mortgage made by Kenneth P Bettes and Karen A Bettes husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Amenquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated February 24. 1999. and recorded on March 11. 1999 as Document No 1026364 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage the<e is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 04/100 dollars ($72,512 04), including interest at 9 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 100 p m on September 30. 1999. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as . Commencing at the Southeast corner of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North. Renge 8 West. Johnstown Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan, thence North 762 feet, thence West 244 teet thence North 371 feet thence East 244 feet; thence South 371 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in wh.~h case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated August 19. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File 1990708355 Falcons (9/16) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Robert A. Tremain * Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and wo are attempting to collect a debt and any Informatton obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the co tortions of a mortgage made by BRYCE D BECKETT AND CHARLA D BECKETT. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS to LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated November 13. 1998. and recorded on July 13. 1999 in Document #1015871 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due hereof the sum of two hundred sixty tout thousand five hundred eighteen and 28/100 Dollars ($264.518 28). including interest al 9 990% per adjustable rate nder Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings Ml at 1XX) pm on September 23. 1999 Sato premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as LOT 1 OF NEAR LANE ESTATES PLATE 91 ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6. OF PLATS. PAGE 7 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wrth 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale DATED August 19 1999 LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY Mort­ gagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremam A Associates. PC 401 South Oto Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (9-9) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Robert A. Tremain and Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any imormattor obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GER­ ALD E WALLACE AND SELMA J WALLACE. HUSBAND AND WIFE TO EQUICREDIT COR­ PORATION OF Ml Mortgagee dated November 3. 1994. and recorded on November 22. 1994. in Liber 619 on page 488 Barry County Records. Mi. 'ngan. and assigned by MESNE assignment th BANK OF AMERICA ILLINOIS. TRUSTEE U/A DATED 12/1/94. by an assignment dated Novem­ ber 4. 1994. and recorded on February 16. 1995. tn Liber 625, on page 48. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of thirty nine thousand nine hundred seventy three and 71/100 Dollars ($39.973 71). including interest at 12 050% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgaged and the statute tn such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at Ihc Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings. Ml. at 100 p m. on September 9. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 1209 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from tf a date of such sale. DATED August 5. 1999 BANK OF AMERIC/N ILLINOIS. TRUSTEE U/A DATED 12/1/94 Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (W2) NOTICE QF .MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE William Azkoul P C Is attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by John Edwin Jay Holden and Katheme L. Holden, husband and wife, of 14950 Waubascon. Bellevue. Michigan 49021. and Bond Cor>xabon, a corporation or­ ganized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E . Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated June 12. 1997. and recorded on Juty 9. 1997. in Uber 701. Page 310. of the Bany County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for pnncipal and interest the sum of Twenty Three Thousand five Hundred Ninety Eight Dollars and Forty Eight Cents ($23,596 48) and no suit or proceedings at law having been in­ stituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on September 9.1999. at 1 00 pm the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Building. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michi­ gan. that bemg the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, at pubic venue to the highest btoder tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mort­ gage. together with the legal fees and charges of th sate, including attorneys' fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in Barry County, Michigan and which are desenbed as foF A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the South­ east 1/4 of Section 26. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, desenbed as commencing at the South­ east comer of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26; thence North 100 feet tor pace of beginning, thence North 200 feet; thence West 120 feet thence South 200 feet, thence East 120 feet to the place of beginning which has an address of 14950 Waubascon. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance wrth MCL 600 3241 in whch case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S.E Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 DATED August 3. 1999 Drafted by: William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W. Ste 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (9/2) Ann landers Old meaney Dear Ann Landers: You have printed several letters from elderly parents who complain about how much they did for their children and how ungrateful they are - never coming to visit and so on. My mother might have been one of those parents who wrote. When I was growing up, she made sure we children knew how perfect she was and how terrible we were. I was too fat. too loud, too greedy, too stupid, too everything. Nothing 1 did was ever good enough, and she never missed an opportunity to let me know it. I cannot recall one happy moment of my childhood. She wouldn’t allow us to get help because she thought it would re­ flect poorly on her parenting skills. My sib­ lings and I grew up to be alcoholics and drug addicts. Now, she whines about how her ungrate­ ful children do not visit her. I am happy to contribute to her financial support, Ann, but I learned long ago that I have to stay far away from her in order to maintain my men­ tal health. Please don’t assume that all el­ derly people arc saints whose wretched children abuse them. Some old folks arc downright mean, and 1 can attest to that fact. - Still Scarred in Texas. Dear Texas: I hope you win get some counseling so you can reduce your hostility toward our mother. I don’t know what it is doing to her, but it is certainly eating you up inside. It sounds as if your mother was very unhappy and took it out on her children. This is not an unusual scenario. Please pay attention to what I have written, and try to get your siblings to seek counseling, too. I suspect you all need it. Adult ADD Dear Ann Landers: 1 have never felt compelled to write you until I saw the letter from “Tired in Akron,” whose husband has had 35 jobs in 10 years. I got goose bumps when I read that a counselor said her hus­ band was “extroverted and impulsive.” I am sure this man has adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). I, too, am “extroverted and impulsive." I come from a family of intelligent, eccentric folk who arc creative and productive. We arc, however, restless and distractible. Four­ teen years ago, my soa was diagnosed with ADD, and I realized that I displayed many of the same symptoms. Tired tn Akron" HBM^cady convinced her husband to seek IBKHing, end that is half the battle. There >re medications that can really help, in combination with coun­ seling and behavior modification. I feel as if I have risen from the ashes. I am better organized, more productive, less distraciiblc, calmer and more even-tempered. I have a successful new career and can set my own hours. Please tell “Tired” to check this out before she gives up. - New Woman in Phoenix. Dear New Woman: You told her, 1 hope she secs your advice and takes it. 1 could not have produced a response thftt was any better - or as good as - youts. You’ve walked in her shoes. Thanks for writing. Tape trouble Dear Ann Landers: 1 feel as though 1 am being treated unfairly by my across-thestrect neighbors. We have been good friends for many years, and have done each other several favors. Their daughter is getting married next month. They know 1 have a small videotaping business, and that my speciality is weddings. I have not been NETWORK ANALYST The successful candidate should have a minimum of two years experience in the operation and administra­ tion of PC Lan-based software, hardware, network operating systems, and telecommunications equip­ ment. Must have an in-depth understanding of person­ al computers in a Novell network environment. The position requires good communication skills to inter­ face with the business and offers the opportunity to work in a global network environment. Interested indi­ viduals should submit a cover letter and resume to The Viking Corporation. Attn: Human Resources Manager, 210 North Industrial Park Road. Hastings. MI. 49058. asked to videotape the wedding and I am terribly hurt by this. Am I entitled to an explanation? I sure would like to have one. I’m an older guy and mature enough to take it, but I don’t know how to act toward them. I’m sure I’ll get an invitation to the wedding, then what? - E.M., Oklahoma City. Dear E.M.: Go. be gracious, and keep your mouth shut. Your neighbors do not owe you the job. In fact, they may have assumed you’d prefer to be a guest instead of an em­ ployee. When planning a wedding. who pays for what? Who stands where? 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EOE FINDS OUT WHY 3,000 NURSES NATION-WIDE CHOOSE CMS AS THEIR CAREER PATHHI ‘Visit CMS on the internet at" ‘www.cmsstl.com" �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 26. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... Veterans of Foreign Wars in Barry County By Joyce F. Weinbrecht There arc currently four VF.W. units functioning in Barry County. Over the past 50 years there have been several units that have ceased to exist. Leo A. Miller Post No 3326 Veterans of Foreign Wars was formed in Hastings on June 13. 1935 with charter members James D. Clark. Bernard J. Cryan. Amos Palmer, Wesly B. Webb. Glenn A Paton. George H. Chapman. Lowell G. Tagg. Horley B. Howigg. Leroy Russell. Chester M. Cox. John Tinker. Angelo Spins. Andrew A. Mathew. Roy E. Bush. Vcm Yargcr, Glenn L. Yargcr. Smith R. Sherman, Oscar L. Kucmpcl. James R. Mason. Earl Bumford. Alton Wood. Birge C. Swift. John Leo Ricn, Jess J. Kelley. Herbert H. Vcmculcn. John J. Math. Benjamin II. Wait. Wilford D. Platt, William A. Hitchcock. Archie Cunning­ ham, William H. Andrew and Frank W. Wampo. The post was named in memory of a World War I veteran killed in action. Leo A. Miller, a native of Hastings. Leo A. Miller VF.W. Post No. 3326 took part in all of the programs of the VF.W. They distnbuted Buddy Poppies and con­ tributed to the national home in Eaton Rapids, took pan in the various parades in the city and joined the G.A.R. members and American Legion members in planning and conducting Mcmonal Day ceremonies. They had a rehabilitation officer who was responsible as a part of the nationwide pro­ gram and local unit programs to aid veter­ ans. not just members, with filling claims for benefits, with medical and legal prob­ lems and other services to help fellow vet­ Hastings Memorial VFW Post 5363 and Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No 45. during the Memorial Day ceremonies at Riverside Cemetery. May 31, The Leo A. Miller VFW Post No. 3226 was built in 1960 (from left) Royal Hayes, Ernest Wilkins, (on the roof) Clyde Divine. Robert Newton. Francis Nichols, gerald Hull and Al Dunn. John and Hazel Gutheridge preparing for their pilgrimage to Pearl Harbor in 1966. Bill Quick signed up Virginia Rogers without losing any time. Clarence Schu­ macher, state quartermaster of the VFW, stated that she was the very first female member in the state. They had offered Ms. Rogers the oppor­ tunity to join the auxiliary, but she felt she should be entitled to full membership in the VFW ranks. Bom in Galesburg. Va., was a public health nurse in Detroit when she joined the armed forces. She served in the Army Nurs­ erans over the rough times. Leo A. Miller Post No. 3326 and Auxil­ iary Unit No. 3326 joined the nation in the celebration of the 5()th anniversary of the VFW in 1949. Auxiliary No. 3326 was formed on May 28, 1936. Charter members of this unit were Nina Snyder. Ella Bush. Emma Bush. Lula Clark. Elma Cryan. Flossie Kucmpcl. Mary Mathews. Emma Paton. Eva Tinker. Edith Wait. Floy Bechtel. Mildred Platt. Ruby Wood. Katherine Loftus, Florence Burch. Nora Russel, Zclma Cox, Velma Crane. Sylvan Tagg. Mary Miller who was a Gold Star mother, the mother of Leo A. Miller. The VF.W. and Auxiliary met at 107 Michigan Ave. for many years. They worked very hard to earn the money to buy and to build a post home. In I960 they began actually building the 24x34 foot building about a mile west of the City of Hastings on M-43 and M-37, 2148 Gun Lake Road, it was a frame con­ struction. built by volunteer labor of mem­ bers and fnends of the unit. Some of the people who helped with the building were Royal Hayes. Ernest Wilkins, Clyde Divine, Robert Newton. Francis Nichols, Gerald Hull. Al Dunn. James Burghdoff, Emerson Cairns. Tom Lcthcoe. Russel Hart, Otto Colvin. William Andres and Chester Are- es Corps for 26 months during World War II and was overseas from September of 1943 to the middle of November of 1945. Her unit of 50 nurses and 25 doctors fol­ lowed General Mark Clark's Fifth Army from Algiers to Italy to France. They set up -hospitals, often working out of tents staked out in a cornfield. Their surgical hospital in Naples was on a fairground. The bombs fell close by every night. Ms. Rogers was a second lieutenant when she first joined the Army and was promot­ Virginia Rogers, the first female in Michigan granted membership in the VFW. She became a member of Delton VFW Post No. 422. Leo A. Miller VFW Post informed their members about the Korea Veterans Bonus when applications became available on March 28, 1955. The State of Michigan paid $500. To receive this bonus the veteran the men while they were working on the nevv building. They also helped to cam the money with which to build the new post home. Clyde Divine painted the sign for the front of the budding. Leo A. Miller VFW. Post No. 3326 held its first meeting in ihc new post home on Oct. 6, I960. Mrs. W.O. Cascaddcn of Hast­ ings contributed a television set, a table and four chairs for the new hall. George Keeler gave the new frame structure its first coat of paint. Plans for a two-way sign, 18x72 inch­ es similar to the sign on the front, which was to be placed beside the road. Leo A. Miller VF.W. Post. No. 3326 and must have served honorably for 60 days in the military between June 27, 1950. and Dec. 31, 1953. The veteran had to be a res­ ident of Michigan at the time of entering service and from six months immediately following discharge. The bonus was based on $10 for each mouth of service and $15 for each month of foreign service, with the maximum payment being $500. The veter­ an had to attach to their applications nota­ rized photostat copies of their reports of separation (DD2I4). Leo A. Miller VFW Post No. 3326 mem­ bers continued in their post home on Gun Lake Road until the mid-1970s, when it no longer served their needs. The building was sold and the post held its meetings at the Moose Hall in Hastings. In late 1986 and early 1987. the members of the post decid­ Auxiliary No. 3326 were very busy. They participated in the many programs of the ed to give up their charter and join Thor­ napple Post No. 7548, Middleville. Russell organization, including distribution of Bud­ dy Poppies, aiding the national home in Eaton Rapids, and the veterans’ hospitals. They look pan in local events and parades. John Guthcndge. a native of Wisconsin, was bom on May I. 1918. He enlisted in the Hart Jr. was the commander at that time. Thomapple Valley VFW Post No. 8260, was organized on Dec. 10, 1946 at the Nashville High School gym. The charter was presented to its first commander, Louis Diamante by Post No. 565 of Battle Creek on Sept. 10. 1946. There were 18 members and by the end of 60 days there were 33 members. Members held their first meeting above Diamante's Store and then in other build­ ings <ncludmg the KP Hall. They then bought the Michigan Central depot in I960. They had 70 members and in 1961 they had hart. Non-mcmbers Mcrvin Nichols, Neal Wilkins. Francis Nichols helped out with the building. The auxiliary members served meals for Army on Oct 17. 1939. and trained at Schofield Barracks. Honolulu. He was there when the Japanese attacked Pearl Har­ bor on Dec 7. 1941 He served for four years and 11 months overseas with the 24th Division. He was discharged on July 9. 1945. In 1963 he was elected commander of the Leo A Miller Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, succeeding Clyde Divine. He and his wife. Hazel Hcacock Guthcndge. joined a VFW Pilgnmagc to visit the Pearl Harbor Mcmonal in Decem­ ber of 1966 Following the first commander in 1935. there have been many others, including Richard Brower. Ellis A Kelley. Walter J. Lewis. Al Dunn. Russell Hart Jr. Gerald Hull. Ernest Wilkin. Clyde Divine. John Guthcndge. William Tagg. Jim Blodgett. Frank C. Christie and Nicholas Hovcncncr. to name some of them. 107 members. In l°64 they were able to bum the mort­ gage. In 1967-1968. they built an addition They had a membership of 200. Auxiliary No. 8260 was formed April 7. 1948. with 10 charter members. Leah Wil­ son was the first president. The auxiliary was very active in helping raise the funds for the new addition which housed a large kitchen and dining room. This post has participated in the VFW programs over the years as well as in com­ munity affairs. They hold Mcmonal Day Parade and ceremonies each year on Memo­ rial Day. Freeport also had a VFW post. The Hast­ ings Banner dated Aug. 22, 1946 described the Bernard L. Fighter VF.W. Post No. 7084. Andrew Muir was the only SpanishAmerican War veteran to become a charter member of the post. He had enlisted in the Army on Aug. 24, 1896, and was dis­ charged on June 7, 1899. serving in Com­ pany M of the 19th Infantry Regiment. Charter members of Fighter Post No. 7084 were Clayton W. Bunn, Elwood H. Yoder; Wayne K. Tagg; Otto R. Church; Noval E. Thaler; Howard W. Hostetler, Lowell G. Tagg Sr.; Russell J. Taylor; Calvin C. Buehler, Richard D. Glough; Floyd A. Van Aman; Lawrence G. Wieland; Theodore E. Walton; William L. Vanermae; Donald G. Miller; Daniel C. Lightfoot; Gar­ rett E. Everson; Robert D. Blough; Keith K. Blough; Edward F. Kowalczuk; George E. Clum; Clare E. Clum; John L. Delaney; Clayton F. Burleigh; Nicholas A. Cramer. Glenn E. Gosch; Glenn E. Frederickson; Charles A. Barger Jr.; Franklin K. Burgess; Dale B. Dukes; Robert B. Gibbs; James A. Cool; Lloyd T. Zcrbc; George W. Bustancc; Raymond D. Weiland; Benjamin G. Zocl; Orton K Scesc; Lawrence Headworth; Ger­ ed to captain when she was discharged. She went to colk^e under the Gl Bill at Wayne State University, earning a masters degree in social work. She spent her career years as medical social worker at Detroit General Hospital, moving to the Gull Lake area after retiring in 1968. She described the Delton VFW Post as an active group with a new building, who worked with handicapped children and do other community work. In 1999 we find this statement to continue to be true. Thomapple Post No. 7548 was chartered on June 4, 1946 with 60 charter members. There were several Spanish-American vet­ erans and World War I veterans who joined the newly organized post. The first officers of this post were: Stan­ ley E. Johnson, commander; Junior J. Pur­ dy, senior vice commander, Walter E. Lynd, junior vice commander; Robert C. Frost, quartermaster; Richard E. Fenton, adjutant; Harry Willyard, chaplain; Edward Purdy, post advocate; James Bowerman, officer of Need Printing? Call the Experts at J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 the day; Alvin L. May. his'onan; Rodney M. Schad. guard; Homer DcWccrd. Charles McDonald, and E. Perrault were elected trustees. Max J. Wilson was commander in 1947. Walter E. Lynd was elected commander in 1948 and had a second term in 1950. VFW Post No. 7548 has taken part in the VFW programs over the years, supporting the national home for war orphans and wid­ ows at Eaton Rapids. Ml. distributing Bud­ dy Poppies, using the proceeds to aid veter­ ans and their families. They have kept ready for use many health care items such wheel­ chairs. hospital beds, walkers, commodes and other equipment, which is loaned out at no charge to veterans and their families. The post has taken part in community affairs, marching in parades and conducting Memorial Day ceremonies. Thomapple Post No. 7548 took an active part in the celebration of the 50th anniver­ sary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, called the Golden Jubilee in 1949. Their slogan, “To honor the dead by help­ ing the living." still stands today. Hastings Memorial VFW Post No. 5363 was chartered on July 6. 1987. with 25 charter members. VFW Post 5363 holds its meeting at the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post home. This post supports the programs of the VFW. including aid to fel­ low veterans in need of help, support of the national home in Eaton Rapids, and other programs. Hastings Memorial Post No. 5363 joins Lawrence J. Bauer in Memorial Day cere­ monies. Sources: City of Hastings Michigan. 1871-1971: Nashville, Michigan 1869­ 1969: Kalamazoo Gazette. Oct. 7. 1978: Barry' County History’ 1985: Archives ofthe Hastings Banner: Archives of the Reminder. Interviews with various mem­ bers: Spanish American liar Veterans com­ piled by Nyla and Harland Nye: VFWs Century, Herbert M Mason Jr. VFW of For­ eign Wars January 1999-May. 1999. CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 321 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN ald Forbcy; Roger Wilcox and Andrew Muir. The post held its meetings in the IOOF Look Around Hall building on Division Street until they had their ow n hall on the west end of Divi­ sion Street. This building had once been a gas station. They enlarged and remodeled it and used it as a post home until 1976 when PROTECT YOUR GROUND they closed out their charter, and their members joined with other VFW units, as did their auxiliary, which was formed in April. 1948. Delton VFW Post No. 422 was chartered on June 20. 1970. and its Auxiliary Unit No. 422 was chartered March 21. 1971. Delton VFW Post No. 422 had the dis­ tinction of becoming the first VFW Post Michigan to have a fem 4c veteran, when members invited Virginia Rogers to join their unit This was in 1978. when at their national consention held in Dallas. TX. in August, the VFW voted to admit women veterans into the organization Prior to that time they were not included. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: An ordinance to amend Sections 90-5, 90-89, 90­ 667 and 90-1048 as amended to provide for replacing the requirement of Certified Mail with First Class Mail for the City of Hastings, Michigan. A complete copy of Ordinance No. 321 is available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office. City Hall. Hastings. Michigan. This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the charter for the City of Hastings. Move by May, second by McIntyre that Ordinance No. 321 be adopted. Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 ‘ I, Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 23rd day of August 1999. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday August 26 1999 By the way... by Nick Kucher Speedy Saxons capable of putting up big numbers Aiming for the expanded '99 prep football playoffs, coach Jeff Keller s varsity Saxons certainly have the skill and quickness for a winning combination. A day in the life of a The blue and gold return 14 starters, eight on offense and six on defense. The skilled positions are the most promising as a number of standouts are U-M wrestler back to bolster the team’s overall speed. Senior Tony Bownc and senior Rob Lee are quarterbacks with varsity experience. Lee can also star as a wide Sports editor's note: Nick Kacher, an in­ tern at J-Ad Graphics this summer, will be leaving us for the University of Michigan at the end of the week. He is a wrestler for the Wolverines, and we asked him to pinch hit for this week's column, telling us what it’s like to be a college athlete. by Nick Kacher What docs it take to play college sports? Am I good enough to compete at this level? Will ihc sport take over my entire life? Will I have time to study? Will I be stereotyped as "a dumb jock?" These arc all questions I asked myself about one year ago. So now I know all the answers and I’m ready to start my second season as a wrestler at the University of Michigan. To best tell you what it's like to be a Wolverine grappler, I think I will just give you a time line of a typical day. Some days obviously are harder than others, but I will do my best to give you a portrait of an av­ erage day in the middle of the wrestling season: • 6 a m. — An annoying, shrill sound blares from my alarm clock. I try my best to break it, by hitting it with a shoe, but the dreadful noise persists until I get out of bed and turn it off. I look back at my bed and shed a tear because I want to be re­ united with it so badly, but I know the time has come for us to part. I fumble around trying to be quiet, so as not to wake my roommates up. I am all dressed and ready to go, but I can’t find my stocking cap. and I can’t run without it. I finally find it and head to the front of the dorm, where I will meet some teammates. I wave to Rodney, the security guard, and then lay down on the bench and fall asleep. Soon a teammate arrives, wakes me up and we head outside to wait for a ride. • 6:30 a.m. — We get to Crisler Arena (Crisler is the basketball fieldhouse, but our wrestling room in is there, too) and head into the locker room. Everyone looks to be tired and is dreading what coach has in store. Coach Joe McFarland comes in smiling and laughing, I don't think he real­ izes it’s 6:30 in the morning. Then he gives us the workout. In anything short of a blizzard we will run outside for two to five miles, and then we will do an intense circuit training. As 1 run by the dorms, I loathe all of the kids still sleeping. I try to stay focused, though. I am working toward a goal and I can’t lose sight of that. It is much more productive to keep my mind focused on wrestling and my goals, rather than just thinking about being finished with the run. • 7:30 a.m. — I head back to the dorm and grab some breakfast. Often I skip breakfast and try to sneak in a little nap. If the scrambled eggs look good. I cat. If they look runny and gross. I hit the hay. If I do eat breakfast I grab the student newspaper, the Michigan Daily, and sec what's going WRESTLER... Continued on page 13 945-9022 Coleman Agency 312 E. Court St. Hastings 945-3412 White’s Photographic Studio 131 W. State St. Hastings 945-3967 King’s Electronics & Appliances 130 W. State St. Hastings 945-4284 Pennock Fall Sports Injury Clinic Aug. 28 - Oct. 22 948-3139 Advanced Commercial Printers 133 E. State St. Hastings 945-9105 » Parts Plus Barry Auto Supply Gavin Ford-Mercury Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Hastings 945-3252 304 N. Broadway Hastings 948-8046 The varsity football team at Hastings includes (first row. from left) Brian Eves, Jason Bailey, Joe Bekker, captain Tony Bowne, captain Gabe McCarty, captain Sean Tefft, Jay Campbell, Rob Lee, Issac Solmes; (second row) Andrew Misak, Josh Hendershot, Matt Larsen, Pat Cottsen, Dusty Lundstrum, Josh Woodard, Shaun Hollars, Ben Buehler, Rick Wank; (third row) Derek Sherman, Dan Slaughter, trainer Matt Goschke, coach Rollie Ferris, head coach Jeff crown, but don't count out Hastings. Lowell or Zeeland either. The Saxons open Friday at home versus Barry County foe Lakewood. Keller, coach Jeff Simpson, Brandon Dahn, Dan McKmney, Nathan Rounds; (fourth row) manager Andrew Matthews, Jacob VanderHoff, Adam Branch, Dave Wright. Jeremy Pond, Joey Keller, Dave Ockerman, John Mix, manager Jackson Hoke; (fifth row) Adam Schantz, Rich Gibson, Lucas Waters, Cal Hammond, Zac Fulmer, Chris Brown, Ryan Rowse and Aaron Hartman. 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State Rd. Hastings Bosley Pharmacy 118 S. Jefferson St. Hastings 945-3429 National Bank of Hastings 241 W. State St. Hastings 945-3437 Chrysler Superstore of Hastings 1455 W. State St. Hastings 945-9383 • 800-888-6164 J-Ad Graphics Electric Motor Service WBCH Weltons Complete Machine Shop Service Bill Seif Chevrolet, Buick & Geo 1435 S. Hanover Hastings 945-2425 Paul Peterson 1215 N. Broadway Hastings "Overall, this is a real hard working group that seems to be focused during practices," Keller said. "The goal for the season is to start strong. We're shooting for the playoffs." Hudsonville and East Grand Rapids look to make serious bids for a league jock” and won't lake me seriously. I think many students do automatically assume that if you are an athlete, you aien't very smart. This can be somewhat frustrating, but it s also easy to change their minds and that’s what I like to do. After class, I will try to grab some lunch with a friend. Somedays I will go back to my room and play World Cup Soccer on Nintendo 64 with my roommate. Other days I have var­ ious meetings and conferences. I probably could gel some studying done in these hours, but I lack the motivation. 139 E. Court St. Hastings State Farm Insurance Joey Keller working as punters. "As we improve, I hope it (the special teams) will be a big advantage for us," Keller said. . Keller says the team is very determined and are gunning for a solid start. ing and sends us on our way. • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — I go to various lec­ tures and classes. When I start a class, I try not to let the professor know 1 am an ath­ lete, until I have proven myself as a stu­ dent. If they find out right away, I think sometimes they'll classify me as a “dumb 235 S. Jefferson St. Hastings 945-2421 their toes. The special teams are also talented with Zac Fulmer and Larsen handling the kicking duties and Derek Sherman and a.m. class. I walk to class in my sweats and stocking cap. I am simply too tired to clean up and put on some nice clothes. I'm not saying I don't shower, because I do, just not as much as others would prefer. I attend class and try to stay awake. There is often a great battle waged in my eyes be­ tween staying open and shutting. My pro­ fessor assigns a ridiculous amount of read­ Bob’s Grill & Restaurant 1310 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings passes and Keller is hoping for even more in 1999. Hastings* will use a 5-2 angling defense that should keep oppositions on on in the world • 8 a.m. — Depending on the day of the week. 1 cither have class or I sleep for an extra hour. With practice in the afternoons, athletes often have to take the dreaded 8 Brian’s Tire & Service 945-9549 receiver. In the backfield, junior Adam Schantz starts in the slot along with junior Scan Tefft. Senior Josh Woodard is another back who looks to collect a few yards for the Saxons* ground game. Senior Isaac Solmcs can go up a make some clutch grabs also for Keller's squad. "We have to utilize our speed and quickness," Keller said. "We could be an explosive team because of that speed in the backfield." On the offensive line, senior center Gabe McCarty, senior tackle Matt Larsen, senior tackle Dusty Lundstrum and senior Phil McKcough return as starters. McKeough will miss the opening game, but should be back soon. Senior guard Joe Bekker and senior guard Jason Bailey are also projected starters. The biggest concern for Keller, both offensively and defensively, is depth, especially on the lines. Hastings went 4-5 overall last fail and 3-4 in the O-K White Conference. The grid team has a realistic chance al making the playoffs if they can stay healthy and not make too many mistakes that result in needless penalties. The defense appears solid with Lee at wide comer, Bownc at free safety, Tefft at comer, Woodard at inside linebacker, McCarty on the defensive line, McKeough at defensive end and Bekker at defensive tackle. Last year, the Saxons picked off seven 948-9696 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastings 945-9554 945-2479 1569 Bedford Rd. (M-37) Hastings 945-5113 945-5372 Ponderosa Steakhouse 220 S. Market Hastings 948-3700 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 26. 1999 - Page 11 Panthers look to improve on basketball courts Second year coach Jeff Sullivan and his varsity Panthers looked to be geared up for the 1999 varsity basketball season. Delton Kellogg's first game is Tuesday at Plainwell. The second contest is also a road affair. Thursday, Sept. 2 at Allegan. Returning this year to the varsity arc Erin Thornton, Karine Norton and Dawn Vickery. Those three will need to contribute offensively, to help pick up the slack created from the graduation of star player Christy NeSmith. The three will also need to provide leadership if the Panthers are to improve upon their 1998 campaign. Other team members for Delton Kellogg include Kate Kwasny, Christie Haas, Lisa Wilcockson. Megan Osgood. Angie Stevens, Megan Gillfiilan and Amanda Welker. The Kalamazoo Valley Association race looks to be a fierce one in 1999 with Kalamazoo Christian, Parchment and Mattawan all expected to be near the top. Prep golf season gets into full swing The 1999 prep boys golf season is in full swing as area teams began their campaigns last week at a couple of local Varsity basketbailers for the Panthers this fall are (front row, from left) Kate Kwasny, Christie Haas, Lisa Wilcockson, Megan Osgood; (back row) coach Jeff Sullivan, Angie Stevens, Megan Gillfiilan, Erin Thornton. Amanda Welker, Karine Norton and Dawn Vickery. tournaments. Middleville, Caledonia, Maple Valley, Lakewood, Delton. Hastings and Gull Lake high school teams made up the field at last Thursday's (Aug. 19) Barry County Invitational held at the Mullenhurst Golf Caledonia took first place honors with a 305 and Gull Lake was second with a 310. See PREP... Continued page 12 Course. Returning starters should help Panthers to succeed After going 7-2 in 1998 and setting numerous school records on offense, head coach Rob Heethuis is hoping that his varsity Panthers can rack up similar numbers as they proceed through the *99 season which opens this Friday. make an impact. Delton plays at Gull Lake Sept. 3, travels to Kalamazoo Hackett Sept. 10, entertains Pcnnfield Sept. 17, goes to Mattawan Sept. 24, will host Paw Paw Oct. 1, travels to Galesburg Augusta Oct. 8, entertains ■I II Delton Kellogg will play host to non­ conference Comstock Friday at 7:30 p.m. Parchment Oct. 15 and closes out the year at Kalamazoo Christian Oct. 22. Last season, the Panthers won easily over Comstock with plenty of offensive fireworks, 54-28. If the Panthers arc to post similar numbers in 1999 they will need some of their young players to step up. Still, DK does have one of its top runners and top scorers back in Nick Marshall. Marshall was second in the Barry County area last year tallying 107 total points. Manrhairs season included 805 yards rushing on 102 carries. His 805 yards was fourth in Barry County. J.T. Charron ran for 349 yards on 48 carries in *98 and scored 30 points. He also returns to the Panthers' fold. On defense, expect a number of tackles from players like Tarry Lane, Jeremie Coplin and Bill Ferris. Lane collected 63 tackles in *98, Coplin 46 and Ferris 28. Lane also picked off three passes a season ago and recovered three fumbles. The KVA championship chase should be a real battle this season with teams like Mattawan and Pcnnfield expected to Jill Humphreys Steel Attorney at Law 629 W. State St. Suite 203 Hastings 945-2255 Kwasny leads Panthers into ’99 golf season Senior Kyle Kwasny has opened the 1999 golf campaign on fire. The Delton Kellogg golfer carded a 72 during last Thursday's Barry County Invitational at the Mullenhurst Golf Course to finish as the event’s medalist. Kwasny looks to have a great shot at the State finals if he can remain consistent and improve his scores as the season rolls along. Delton Kellogg coach Kent Enyart expects great things from his senior and is hoping that his other players can also card similar successes. Another senior. Jeremy Emsbergcr, is currently playing No. 2 and has great potential. GOLF...continued page 14 Delton Kellogg's varsity football team includes (first row, from left) Derek Stiles. Nick Steele, Reagan Doele, Nick Marshall, Brooks Smith, Ross T ratham, Tarry Lane, Jeremie Coplin, Mike Lane, Jessie Schantz, DJ. Ryan; (second row) Matt Ramsey. Nate Carpenter, Dan Campbell, Mike LaFountain, Jamie Collier, Justin Stampfler, J.T. Charron, Bill Ferris, Jon Garcia, Jon Heethuis, Gerrad Dill, Chris Hardy; (third row) Dave Overbeek, Kiel Katz. Jared Leo, Jeff DeGoede, Dan Roth, Bob Thompson, Kevin Lillibridge, Jamie Dill, Rod Reynolds, John Sackett; (fourth row) coach Tim Leto, coach Mike Powell, coach John Greenman, head coach Rob Heethuis, coach Mark Nabozny and coach John Sare. Go Go Auto Parts Inc. 7709 Kingsbury Rd. Delton 623-2775 Delton Family Medicine McCormick Enterprises Inc. 623-5270 11275 Sprague Rd. Delton 729 S. Grove St. Delton 101215 S.Wall Lake Rd. (M-43) Delton 623-5521 623-2582 623-5353 Delton Hardware, Rental & Outdoor Power Equipment Chapple Realty Inc. Delton Medical Center 623*5115 Mid-Lakes Screen Printing, Active Wear & Tanning Salon 511 W. State St. Hastings 121 E. Orchard. Delton 102 N. Grove & 126 Orchard. Delton 338 Grove St. (M-43) Delton Dr. Joseph Roth D.O. Mark VanderMyde P.A.C. 10085 S. M-43. Delton 948-3720 623-8340 623-5455 • 623-4099 623-4058 623-5185 Brad Goebel Custom Builder Cattle Creek Ranch & Harold's Auto Hospital Inc. Cloverdale General Store 114 N. 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State St. Suite B Hastings 948-8555 Cloverdale Michigan 623-2994 Hastings Orthopedic Clinic PC 1005 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9529 • 800-596-1005 Pet World 221 W. Mill St. Hastings 948-PETS Delton Floral Smith & Doster 623-5521 FHI Flexfab Horizons International Inc. 102 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-4700 Allstate Tom Salingue Agency 136 E. State St. Hastings 945-4030 Hodges Jewelry 122 W. State St. Hastings 945-2963 The Hastings Banner 1351 N. M-37 Highway Hastings 945-9554 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 26. 1999 Leadership and commitment keys to eagers' campaign Varsity basketball team members for the Saxons are (front row, from left) Michelle Griggs. Kalley Lyons. Jenny Cook, Liz Nida, Annie Mead; (back row) coach Scott Allan. Amanda Hoke. Angie Eggers. Katie Noteboom. Cathy Anderson and Virginia Jennings. The varsity girls* basketball team at Hastings High may be small in size, but they certainly have some players, including four returning varsity standouts. The four are senior Virginia Jennings, senior Michelle Griggs, senior Annie Mead and junior Katie Noteboom. Jennings will play either the No. I or No. 2 guard slot. She is a returning All­ Barry County performer and is an All­ State candidate, according to head coach Scott Allan. Griggs plays small forward and was last year's "Most Improved" Saxon varsity eager. Allan says she is "much more aggressive with the basketball" now as a senior leader. Mead will play either No. 2 or No. 3 forward. She is regarded as a hard worker and "can shoot the basketball." Noteboom is a 5-7 center. She is very athletic and should be one of the squad's • will need to be able to defend the post if they are to contend in the always challenging O-K While. Last year, the varsity Saxons were 8-13 overall and finished fifth in the league final standings. East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills Central look to be the top two teams in the White, while Hudsonville is also a solid threat. "It’s a treacherous league; there are no off days,' Allan said. This summer the Saxons went to camp. They have also had a tough scrimmaging schedule, so Allan believes they arc more ready in 1999 and more hungrier. The season begins Tuesday (Aug. 31) at home against Lakewood and continues Tuesday, Sept. 7 on the road against Caledonia. PREP...continued from page 11 top rebounders Work ethic and desire are strengths to this year's varsity team. Allan said they Depth is a big plus for varsity soccer squad The varsity soccer Saxons were third in the O-K White with a 9-3 record in 1998, but were only a half game out of second and a game out of first place. "We were not too far out," coach Dennis Argetsinger said. "If we could have just beaten one of the top three teams on the road (we could have won a league title)." This year with eight returning starters from a 14-4 club and plenty of quality depth, Argetsinger's squad looks to contend once again with an explosive attack. Not only does the Saxons* first line look good, but the second line "is great," as Argetsinger puts it. The first line forwards include Sean Fortier, Kyle Winkler, Curt Nott is and Sam Stafford. The second line is also potent with Matt Gergen, Jake Heuss and Matt Hayes. On defense look for Isaac Weeks, Billy Kirby and Michael Courxight to sec starting time with Jason Goggins and Paul Corcerelli also providing some needed punch. At midfield positions, Ben Shaw and Winkler are returning starters. Cory Micel, T.J. Milleson and Jeremy Butler also are capable contributors. "I'm tickled to death to have the subs," Argetsinger said. "I’m not afraid of any of them (playing) at any time." Dan Deming is another reason why Argetsinger doesn't need to be afraid. Add it all up and the Saxons are certainly a solid contender in *99. "I fee) it (the Hastings team) is a contender. "All we need to do is keep our Hastings’ varsity golf team includes (front row, from left) Brian DeVries, Eric VanderVeen, Steve Flohr, and Tim Cole; (back row, from left) Brian Loftus, Casey Stormes, Josh Alderson, Josh Doe, Steven Obrieter, Coach Bruce Krueger. heads in the game. Middleville finished third with a 314, Hastings fourth with a 320, Lakewood fifth with a 339, Delton sixth with a 344 and Maple Valley was seventh with a 348. Kyle Kwasny, of Delton, was the medalist with a 72. Matt Pullen, of Middleville, and Rick Leatherman, of Caledonia, each carded 74s. Adam Seifert, of Middleville, and Nick Fuller, of Caledonia, each managed 75s. Brett Ybema (Middleville) carded an 84. Bob Rousch (Middleville) an 91, Troy Leatherman (Caledonia) a 77, Josh Baltrusaitis (Caledonia) a 79, Pat Chaffee (Maple Valley) an 85, Brian Burt (Maple Valley) an 86, Chris Lentz (Maple Valley) an 88, Joe Elliston (Maple Valley) an 89, Tim Cole (Hastings) a 78. Eric VanderVeen (Hastings) a 79, Steve Obreiter (Hastings) an 80, Josh Doc (Hastings) an 83, Eric Garlinger (Lakewood) an 80, Brock Elliott Wednesday (Aug. 18) Middleville's A team took first place honors with a 320. Caledonia was second with a 329, South Christian was third with a 336, Byron Center fourth with a 353, Kelloggsville was fifth with a 359, Bellevue was sixth with a 362, Maple Valley tied for seventh with a 366, Godwin tied for seventh with a 366, Delton tied for seventh with a 366, Middleville's B squad was 10th with a 370 and Wayland wound up 11th with a 383. Seifert and Rick Leatherman shared medalist honors with 77s. The champion Trojans also received a 78 from Pullen, a 79 from Ybema and an 86 from Mike Willette. Fuller fired a 79 and Baltrusaitis an 85, also for the swinging Scots. Chaffee carded an 86 and Lentz a 92 to lead Maple Valley. Kwasny's 83 and Ernsberger's 90 topped the Delton linksters. (Lakewood) an 80, Joel Dow (Lakewood) Soccer Saxons on the varsity this fall are (first row) Dan Deming; (second row, from left) manager Pat Dreyer, Jason Goggins, Sean Fortier, Michael Courtright, Matt Gergen. Ben Shaw, Curt Norris, Sam Stafford, Paul Henney, Jeremy Butler, manager David Jackson; (third row) coach Dennis Argetsinger, Cory Micel, Kyle Winkler, Paul Corcerelli, Isaac Weeks, Billy Kirby, Steve VanOoy, Rob Shafer, Matt Hayes, Jake Heuss and coach Rob Lee. Absent from photo is T.J. Milleson. HASTINGS SUMMERFEST an 80, Jeremy Emsbcrger (Delton) carded an 82 and Dustin Healy (Delton) and Andre Liccga (Delton) each had 95s. At the Mid-Way tournament last Season Update... Steve Obreiter led the Saxons with a ninth place 75 at the Mason Invitational on Aug. 20. Other Hastings' scores were a 90 from Tim Cole, an 88 from Josh Doe, a 95 from Eric VanderVeen and a 103 from ^American Fellowship Steve Flohr. The Saxons finished 22nd out of 24 Mutual Insurance Company teams al Mason. 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MONTH MANDATORY NO FAULT COVERAGE ALL OUT AND SEND OR DROP OFF WITH PAYMENT AT: HASTINGS CAMBER ol COMERCE 118 EAST COURT STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49058 s u . TOLL FREE 1-800-648-6329 FOR RATE QUOTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION Varsity soccer stars get revenge over alumni When it was over, varsity standout Sam Stafford said, "They didn't cheat this year and they lost." The they Stafford was referring to was the Hastings Saxons' alumni soccer squad that beat the varsity 5-4 in the first annual Alumni Game a year ago. This time around, it was all varsity. The varsity booters led 1-0 at half and tallied five goals in the second 45 minutes to prevail 6-0. "They (the varsity) just out-played them this year," varsity coach Dennis Argetsinger said. "Our defense was awesome; this team didn't lose their heads." The crowd of fans... the number of participating alumnus... the weather... the sponsorship from the River Bend Golf Course... the officiating by Larry Winkler and Skip Coryell. Everything was great except for the final score. That is if you were a member of the Alumni squad. Stafford scored at 18:05 of the first half to put his team in front for good. VARSITY... Continued on page 19 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August SB. 1999 - Page 13 Saxon harriers ready to go the distance in ’99 With 12 girls out and four of its top five runners returning from last fall’s campaign. Hastings High School's girls cross country team looks again to go the distance in 1999. "We should be in the top three in the league." coach Paul Fulmer said. "We have all of our runners back from our top five beside our fourth runner." The four who are back are junior Karey Schlachter, Carolyn DeWitt, junior Heidi Schroeder and sophomore Rachel Newton. Schlachter is the defending league champ — only the second in the program's history — and ran in the State finals as a sophomore. Another promising Saxon harrier is transfer Deniel Sherman. Forest Hills Central is the favorite for the girls' league title, while Hudsonville, Zeeland and East Grand Rapids also have talented teams. For the O-K White boys, Zeeland should be considered the favorite. Hastings was eighth last year in the White. The Saxon boys include junior Shawn Hill, junior John Katje, freshman Joel Gibbons and freshman Chris Rounds. The Hastings' cross country seasons open next Tuesday at Kelloggsville. State runners headline DK cross country teams A couple of State qualifiers lead Delton Kellogg High School's cross country teams into the 1999 fall season. Junior Jessica Kellogg finished 30th at the Class B girls' State finals last year, while senior Kody Louden was 52nd in the boys' race. Both are back as arc at least seven other who hope to score points for the Panthers during the seasons which begin their seasons Saturday at Wayland Union High School. Sophomore Kyle Williams and senior Matt Rusan join Louden on the boys* team as do Matt Danneffel, Ron Bagley and Billy Roberts. RUNNERS... Continued, page 14 Cross country runners at Hastings this year are (first row, from left) Karey Schlachter, Heidi Schroeder, (second row) Arica Newton, Carolyn DeWitt, Jennifer Hodges, Deniel Sherman, Stacey Buck, Brenda Westfall; (third row) Joel Gibbons, Rachel Newton, Stephanie Buck, Laura Dickinson, coach Paul Fulmer; (fourth row) Chris Rounds, Shawn Hill, John Katje and Chelsa Evans. Tennis team shooting for State • The Hastings' nettcrs hope to finish near the top in the O-K White and contend for a spot at State during the 1999 fall season. Coach Julie Van Diver’s team was third behind East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills Central in the league last year and are hoping for a similar finish this time around. Junior Kim Karmes (No. 1 singles in ’98). junior Jeri Hendershot (No. 3 singles in *98) return as do senior Katie Williams, sophomore Erin Bradley, junior Angie Swiatek. senior Erica Swiatek, junior Heather Drumm, senior Tony Myers, freshman Amanda VanBuren and senior Laura Hubert. Hendershot could play singles or doubles. Bradley is expected to be in the singles lineup, while Angie Swiatek, Erica Swiatek, Myers and Hubert should see action in doubles, according to VanDiver. VanBuren is expected to add strength to the Saxons' singles lineup. Karmes won a regional title in 1998 and competed at the State finals. Hendershot placed third a season ago in the O-K White tournament. "We have a super strong singles lineup this year," Van Diver said. "Our strength is our experience throughout the lineup. We just need a lot of playing time right now." The team goals, according to VanDiver. is to finish in the top two at the regional tournament and earn a spot to State. "They have a great attitude and are working hard," VanDiver said. Cross country runners at Delton Kellogg are (front row, from left) Jessica Sager, Jessica Kellogg. Amy Dennany; (back row) Kyle Williams. Matt Danneffel. Kody Louden, coach Dale Grimes. Matt Rusan, Ron Bagley and Billy Roberts. WRESTLER...continued from page 10 • 2 p.m. — This is when I come back to my room and relax and mentally prepare myself for the upcoming practice. In high school I would mendfly prepare for compe­ tition. In college 1 prepare for practice. This is something we all do; coach says it is very important. I watch TV, play Nin­ tendo, take a nap, read, anything that helps me unwind a little, but the entire time I am beginning to focus on the upcoming prac­ tice. If you have any sort of physical ther­ apy. or doctor appointments, or you just need to be taped up. this is when you go. I was fortunate enough to avoid injury, but many kids are at the trainer's table every day before practice. • 3 p.m. — I head down to the bus stop tu go to practice. I meet up with some other wrestlers at the stop. By now we are all wide awake and we have a little better outlook on life than we did at 6 a.m. We get to Crisler, get dressed for practice and then lay around on the mats. 3:30 p.m. — When the clock ticks 3:30, we arc up and running. Now all the chatter and laughing has to wait for after practice because the next two to three hours is all business. Some days go better than others, but they are all hard. Don’t expect to come into a college wrestling room and not train like a maniac. It is not an easy sport, and the practices are physically and mentally grueling. You work until you think you cannot possibly go any more, and then you pick it up a notch. I love wrestling, but practice is not fun, that’s all there is to it The room is like a battle zone. For the most part, wrestlers get along very well, we are a very close-knit group of friends, but on the mat it's a different world. What­ ever happens in the room, stays in the room though. That is not just something we say, we abide by it. Two kids might go to b’.ows in the room, but 10 minutes later they are in the locker room joking around. Also, not all of us are at the same skill level. Some are definitely better then oth­ ers. Yes, we are all good wrestlers, but be­ ing a good wrestler is a relatively small part of how we ended up on the team. The thing that each kid on the team has in common, is ability and desire to work as hard as possible. Wrestling is a sport where hard work pays off, simple as that. • 6 p.m. — Finally, the hard part of my day is over. Now I have six hours to do what I want. Freshmen and anyone with a GPA below a 2.5 have study table for two hours each weekday night. I don’t attend study table, but I spend those hours study­ ing anyway. Sure, studying takes up a lot of time at night, bt»t not all of it by any means. I have time to socialize, watch movies, play games and watch TV, just like any other college kid. I want to stress this point. A lot of people think that if you play a college sport you have abso­ lutely no time, but that’s not really true. Sure. 1 am busy, but not so busy I don't have time to have fun. Sometimes things get a little hectic, but nothing I can't han­ dle. I have to keep my perspective, which can sometimes be tough. There are defi­ nitely times when it feels like al) I am is a wrestler, and all I do is wrestle, and wrestling is taking over my existence. However, I have to remember that wrestling is something I do, it is not who I am. I have to take the bad with the good, and when the bad outweighs the good, I will walk away with no regrets. • Midnight — Time to got to bed. In six hours I have to get up and do it all over again. With that said, I better head back to school. It has beer, fun knowing ya for the summer Hastings. And that's the bottom line! Hastings High's tennis team includes (front row, from left) Sara Hammond, Heather Drumm. Kim Karmes. Toni Myers, Laura Hubert, Angie Swiatek, Katie Welton, Shelby Bryant; (middle row) Brenda Hurless. Kara Hill, Erin Bradley. Libby Cassell, Cara Zerbel, Amanda VanBuren. Colette Purucker. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission'will hold a public hear­ ing on Monday, September 6,1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The purposed of said hearing is for the Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a request by Nextel West Corporation for a Special Use Permit to. allow construction of a communication tower exceeding a height of 35 feet above grade. The pro­ posed tower would be 185 feet high and would be erected on a parcel of land owned by the City of Hastings located on West Slate Road (see map below). Legal description of said property within which the proposed tower would be located is: ALL THAT PART OF 1/2 SW FRL1/4 SEC 7-3-8. W LYING N OF M-3"7 A S OF FENCE RUNNING E A W ACROSS THE SAME CONTAINING 22 aCRES MORE OR LESS. Written comments will be received on ihe above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1­ 800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk Emily Dreyer, Dani Goggins; (back row) coach Julie VanDiver. Kristen Wildren, Jeri Hendershot, Pam Weatherty, Kelli Zerbel, Jenny Cottrell, Erica Swiatek, Katie Williams and coach Shirley Keeler To the one who holds a coin so dear. This one is for you. I have been talking with our Heavenly Father. He knows what is going on here on earth. He sees all we do. He knows the love i have for you, and how my heart is breaking. I have asked Him to watch over you, to keep you safe. He has sent His Angels to protect you. He is waiting for you at the cross my love. He loves you, and wants you to come back to Him. I have prayed for the love you once held so dear in your heart for me to be renewed. God says that is not impossible. Remember, He can do ANYTHING. We have his promise on that. He said to tell you, He can take away the hurt, and replace it with a love greater than we have ever known. This love would be in His glory. God is calling us to be together. He has taught me so much, and showed me my faults. He wants you to come back to Him, so that He can hold you in His love. He has great things in store for you. God is calling, and His angels are waiting to rejoice, all he wants is for you to come back to Him. He said to tell you, He’ll be waiting with open arms. Please my love don’t wait till it is too late. We have such a beautiful life waiting for us. God has been teaching me how to be a good wife to you. He told me, if I do as He says, WE will not fail. He wants us to know, those who we loved, that are in Heaven, are watching down and cheering us on. They are waiting to see you call on our Father, and reunite in the marriage, that they, and God blessed. So, my love, won’t you please take my hand, so we can go to our Father together here on earth, before it is too late. I don’t want to stand on the other side waiting, and not knowing if you will join me, and all those who we love, who will too be waiting, in Heaven. One last thing my love, God has given me power over your heart, and you will love me again. It is God’s answer to MANY prayers. Trusting you to Christ, and waiting with Him for you to come back. I do love you. All I have is yours. �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday August 26 1999 DK soccer team ready to make mark The season for the Delton Kellogg vanity soccer squad opens with four consecutive road games against Lakewood (Tuesday. Aug. 31), Hastings (Sept. I), Allegan (Sept. 9) and Kalamazoo Hackett (Sept. 15). The contest with Hacket will be its opener in the Kalamazoo Valley hoping that his soccer squad can continue to develop this season and prosper from that improvement as the season progresses. The varsity Panthers include returnees Nate Martin-Reck, Justi.i Tidd, Joe Meyers, Chris Hoyle, Shawn Brandli, Nate Tidd and Zach Wells. Other players include Greg Everett, Erik Pierson, Trevor Pease, Brian Mcad^ Robert Boyle, Jamie West, Mike Kabel, Cary Hawkins and Ryan Green. Association. Second-year coach Brian Makowski is RUNNER$...coatimMd Iran paga 13 This is coach Dak Grimes fourth year with the program, so he has had the luxury of watching Louden blossom during his tenure at DK. He looks forward to seeing what he can do along with a talented group of sophomores. "We have a strong group of sophomores," Grimes said. "These guys will be competitive. I would like to send the whole team to State and place at regionals." Fellow juniors Amy Dennany and Joanna Lankard look to give the girls* squad some top times. Jessica Sager also run for the Panther harriers. "I would like for the girls to be over .500, the biggest thing is getting five girls out (on the team)." Mattawan and Kalamazoo Christian are favorites in the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA) to contend for a league title. Defending champs Kalamazoo Christian are expected to be the top runners in the girls* KVA chase. ' GOLF...tontinu«d from The varsity soccer team at Delton Kellogg includes (front row, from left) Greg Everett, E rik Pierson. Trevor Pease, Justin Tidd, Nate Martin-Reck, Joe Meyers. Brian Mead; (back row) Chris Hoyle. Robert Boyle, Jamie West, Mike Kabel, Cary Hawkins, Ryan Green, Shawn Brandli, Nate Tidd. Zach Wells and coach Brian Makowski. t The varsity cheerleading team at Delton Kellogg includes (front row, from left) Danielle Page, Lyzzette Ortiz, Tonya Hermenitt, Meghan Smith, Jennl Behrens; (back row) Dianna Bechtel, Kim Kammeraad, Christina Vanetta, LeAnn Huisman, Theresa Danneffel and Zoe Niebauer. Christie wins Street Stock feature at the New 96 H~~[ Freshman Dustin Healy, a second year player, should blossom into a solid swinger, while senior linkster Andre Liceaga, another second year player, is currently playing No. 4. Kwasny carded a 41 at Mullenhurst Tuesday in an event that included Middleville and Wayland. Coach Bernie Weller’s Middleville squad set a school record with a 141, Wayland managed a 169 and Delton scored a 176. Emsberger carded a 43 Tuesday. Healy and Tjalma each had 46s. "I will give them a score that I feel they should shoot for and see what they can do," Enyart said of his season’s expectations. "I would like to see Kyle (Kwasny) ruke Stale." Delton Kellogg has 15 golfers in total and six are swinging for the varsity. Kalamazoo Christian looks to be the favorite in the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA), but Enyart is hoping his squad can finish in front of a couple of the league teams this fall. Cheering for the Panthers... Cheering for the Saxons... The varsity cheerleaders are (first row, from left) Lisa Wiltrout, Brandi Colvin, Mary Wright; (second row) Raechelle Easey, Genia Lear, (third* Kwr) Andrea Brower, Nicole Baird, Kristen Harper, Lindsey Hill and coach Amy Hubbell. Former track champion Randy Sweet turned in a sterling performance Saturday by winning the 40-lap feature race for Late Models at the Berlin Raceway. Bob Holley, of Gun Lake, was third and Greg Zimmerman, of Lowell, wound up fifth. Bill Thayer won the 30-lap main feature for Super Stocks, while Jim Swanson took the checkered flag for Sportsman cars. Al Lewis, of Middleville,, placed fourth in the Sportsman feature. The NAMAR midgets, along with the Berlin Late Models and Sportsman cars, will contest in a three-in-one program at Berlin this Saturday. It will be the final points race of the season for Late Models and Sportsman cars with the season championships slated for Sept. 4 in all three divisions as well as Winged Sprints. the three classes involved. Kalamazoo Speedway... Larry Dahlke Jr. qualified ninth and finished fourth in his heat and was third in the feature race in last Saturday's Super Late Models* action at the Kalamazoo Watch for it coining to the Banner in two weeks... A Novel Idea! Speedway. Dahlke is now 13th in the point standings. Other local drivers who took part in the Super Late Models' races were Brandon Lyons (19th in the feature, fifth in points), Kenny Warner (seventh in the feature, 21st in points) and Ron Finkbeiner (won his heal, 13th in the feature). Brad Shellenbarger qualified eighth and finished third in his Factory Stock heat and placed seventh in the feature. Shellenbarger is now ninth in points. Other local drivers taking part in the Factory Stock races were Brian Bergakker (19th in the feature, 10th in points) and John TerMeer (fourth in feature, 12th in points). This Saturday a full three-in-one show will be staged at Kalamazoo. Admission is S12 for the final show of the season for CHRISTIE... Continued on page 15 _____ :------------------------- LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Kevin S Phenix and Tracy L Phenix, husband and wile, ol 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michi­ gan, whose address is 2007 Eastern, S E . Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507, dated January 15. 1998. and recorded on April 13. 1998, in Docket 1010331. of the Barry County Register nf Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed io be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Six Thousand One Hundred Forty Dollars and Nine Cents ($26,140 09) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on September 23. 1999, at 2 00 p m the under­ signed will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hast­ ings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wrth the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s tees al­ lowed by law. the premises in said mortgage lo­ cated m the County of Barry and which are de­ scribed as follows A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North, Range 8 West desenbed as: commencing 28 rods East of the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 21. in the center ol Center Road, thence South 198 feet for the place of beginning, thence East 191 feet, thence South 198 feet, thence West 191 feet, thence North 198 feet to the place of be­ ginning. Together with an existing right of way for ingress and egress as revealed in Liber 354 on Page 343 which has an address of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wrth MCL 600 3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S E Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 DATED August 12. 1999 Dratted by William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee • 161 Ottawa N W. Ste 111-A Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616/458-1315 (9/9) MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR fS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED *OR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in the condrtions of a mortgage made by KEVIN J. LONGHURST and KERIE. LONGHURST. Husband and wife to BRIDGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION, a Michi­ gan Corporation. 1580 E Bettlme SE. Suite 102. Grand Rapids. Ml 49506. dated February 27. 1998. and recorded wrth the Barry County Regis­ ter of Deeds on March 6.1998, in document num­ ber 1008499. Said mortgage was assigned to LIFE BANK. 4110 Tigris Way. Riverside. CA 92503. by an assignment dated March 9. 1996 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on February 12, 1999 if document num­ ber 1025127 By reason of such default the un­ dersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for pnnctpa! and interest, at the rate of 9.673% adjustable per annum on said mortgage the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE and 09/100 DOL­ LARS ($97,971 09) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice ts hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided and to pay said amount wrth interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses. including attorney's fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the high­ est bidder at the Qounty Courthouse m Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry City of Hastings on Thursday. September 23. 1999, at 100 p.m . local time Pursuant to Pubic Act No 104. Pubic Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) morins from the date of the fore­ closure sate unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance wrth 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated m the Township of Rutland. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more fuHy described as LOT 43 FAIRVIEW ESTATES NO 2. AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS ON PAGE 8 LIFE BANK Assignee of Mortgagee Dated August 12. 1999 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue. N W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (9?9) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 26. 1999 - Page 15 Are you ready for some football? You better be Summer is just a blur... and that is a very good thing for many crazed footfall fans in the Barry County area. Are you ready for some football. The JAd team certainly is. Friday marks the beginning of the 1999 MHSAA prep football campaign. It will be the start for many squads hoping to be one of the fortunate 256 that make it into this fall's post-season. The B.C. "Fantastic Five" teams are hoping that they will make it into the big show. There's some great games on top for openers, so let's not waste a single moment. Let's get it on and predict some* of these gridiron battles that will be showing at a stadium near you. Our goal for the season is to better our sterling record from last season. It won’t be easy, but we plan to take one game at a time and cut down on the needless mistakes. Except for that, we plan to just let the chips fall as they may. Here is Week I of J-Ad Graphics' pigskin preview. Ready... get set...: YMCA NEWS Comstock Colts at Delton Kellogg Panthers Both teams have capable offenses, but the team that plays the best on defense will win this non-confercnce battle. Coach Rob Heethuis and his great staff of assistants — which includes WMU Bronco great Mark Nabozny — should be up to the task. They arc playing at home and beat the Colts (a team that is not comparaole to the Indianapolis Colls) 54­ 28 on the road in 1998. Nick Marshall. Kyle Matteson and Jason Stampfler did all of the Panther scoring in that big win. Marshall is the only one of the three who returns in *99, so Heethuis and his team will need to find new stars to pick up the scoring slack. They should, but also remember defense will win this one and DK has some hard hitters returning such as Tarry Lane, Jeremie Coplin and Bill Ferris. Game time the Panthers will have on their game faces and will be ready. Prediction: Panthers 16. Doits 7. Lakewood Vikings at Hastings Saxons The Saxons beat their Barry County rivals, the Vikings, last season 28-7, but expect this one to be much closer. Lake wood would eventually go on to find great success in '98. The Saxons will need to be up to the task come Friday. Viking coach Randall Hager had his team pictured Monday outside... in a rain storm... because the last time they had a picture taken inside they went 0-9. Talk about superstition. Saxon coach Jeff Keller said the game is always emotional. He also staled that the contest will be physical. Expect it. Hastings will be the home team, so a rowdy crowd just might swing things in the blue and gold's favor. Look for long runs on special teams or from the talented runners in both backfields to be major factors. It may be just a first game to some, but don’t be surprised to see many hard hits and many key plays in this one. If the difference comes from special teams, the Saxons just might have an edge. Prediction: Saxons 24, Vikings 2) (field goal in final two minutes possibly being the game-winner) Middleville (TK) Troians at Wayland Union Wildcats In recent years, the Trojans’ football campaign has began with a nice, friendly game against rival Caledonia. This year, coach Tim Penfield's crew will face another favorite, (he 'Cats from nearby Wayland and they will do so on the road. The matchup between the 'Cals and the Trojans has some great history with the black and orange getting the best of the green and white (green and white is usually not a color worn by champions anyway) in recent seasons. Still you must treat every game like the playoffs and not take an opponent too lightly. I'm sure Penfield and his staff won't. Middleville closed out its regular season a year ago with a 13-7 triumph over Wayland. Il was a win that put them in the playoffs and Miso Glavan scored the big touchdown. Glavan has graduated leaving the scoring to players such as fleet-footed running back Zia Shook. Look for Shook to have team's goal is to get back to the State playoffs. They should. Expect a couple of pancakes in jhis game and expect a victory for the blue and white. Prediction: Lions 20. Charge Cards 10. TRACKS, cont. from page 14 Martin Dragway... Russell Sage, of Delton, made it to the semifinals al Martin last weekend. He currently is fourth in the point standings. a big game (possibly 200 yards or so on the ground) and look for the Trojans to roll. Tri-City Update... Travis Carter, of Lake Odessa, raced in the Tri-City circuit Saturday in Lansing which included some 100 cars. Carter started ninth in his heat race and Prediction: Trojans 28, Home of Zack 10. Maple Valley Lions at Union City Chargers finished fifth. In the feature race, the area racer started in the third position and finished second. Il wasn't easy, but coach Guenther Mittelstacdt's Lions opened their 1998 season with a thrilling 22-16 win over the Chargers, a Chargers* team that needn't worry about Ryan Leaf. Union City will be on its home turf this time New 96 Speedway... Ben Christie, of Freeport, chalked up his sixth feature win of the season Saturday in Lake Odessa with a first-place performance in the Street Stocks' event. Brook Brasington won the 1MCA Modifieds feature with Joe Baker, of Hastings, giving him a run for his around and certainly will be hungry for revenge. But, M.V. looks very solid this year with both size and quickness. The two can make for a deadly combination. Playing on the road is no sweat for Mitteistaedt. In his own words, "we’ve got to play somewhere." He also says that U.C. should be better and that his money. The winner of the Sprint cars feature Byron Reed. Hastings Mens Softball League Bowling league to organize A League Oldc Towne Tavern A’s . 14-2 Carpenter Plumbing................................ 14-4 Blarney Slone Black................................ 12-5 Blarney Stone Mad Dawgs ................... 12-5 No Preference Towing............................. 6-12 Dairy Quecn/Truc Value........................2-16 Gale Plumbing ...........................................1-17 An organizational meeting for the Friday Morning Senior Citizen's Bowling League for the 1999-2000 season is Friday, Aug. 27 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Hastings * Come Sponge ^our Favorite Local ■b* Cetebrifv TNR..................................................................9-8 Hastings Mfg................................................... 8-9 Oldc Towne Tavern Boys........................4-12 Complete Lawn Care ..............................1-17 Home Run Leaders - C. Hcmnga 15. T Lubitz 15, R. Taylor 15. E. Carr 12. S. Hub­ bert 12, K Wood II. A. Snider 10. T. st. Thursday, Aug. 26 - 6:30 OTT Boys vs. Mfg.; 7:30 OTT A’s vs. Mad Dawgs; 8:30 OTT A’s vs Blarney Stone Black. Texas Bound... Hastings Blues Softball Club Champions ot the Byron Center Fastpitch Softball League and Class C State Runner-up, w* represent the Barry County area in the Men's Class C Fastpitch National tournament Labor Day weekend in Bryan/College Station Texas. Team members wii be contacting local merchants this week in an effort to raise money for the trip to Texas. Anyone interested in helping sponsor The Blues for tha trip can contact Sandy Nichols at MainStreet Savings Bank at 945-9561, or Claire Nichols a Farmers Insurance/Troy Dalman Agency at 945­ 3551. Team members include (front row, from left) Mike Cross, Shawn Davis, Ryan Nichols, Jon Ouendag; (back row, from left) Josh Nichols, David Nichols, Lee Nichols, Keith Hutchins. Terry Nichols, Jared Nichols LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and con­ ditions ol a certain mortgage made by Witham Woodson Brown II. unmarried to Great Lakes National Bank. Michigan A National Banking As­ sociation Mortgagee dated April 29. 1999 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry the State of Michigan, on May 11. 1999. as Document Number 1029365. Barry County Records on which mortgage there rs claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Fifty Nme Thou­ sand Eight Hundred Thirty Six and 80/100 Dollars ($59,836 80) plus late chaiges of Fifty Three and 44/100 Dollars ($53 44) minus an insurance credit of Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Four nrd 20/100 Dollars ($13.234 20) And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice ;s hereby given that on September 23. 1999. at one o clock m the af­ ternoon. Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings Barry County Michigan (that being the building where the Cir­ cuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises desenbed m said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 500/1000 (10 500%) percent per annum and all legal costs charges and expenses including the attorney fees al­ lowed by law and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its mte’est in the premises Said premises are situated m the Township of Johnstown County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as Beginning at a point North 86 degrees East 450 feet from a point on the West Ime of Section 21. Town 1 North Range 8 West located 800 feet South of the West 1/4 post of said Section 21. thence North 86 degrees East 50 feet thence South 04 degrees East 85 feet thence South­ westerly about 60 5 feet to a point South 04 de­ grees East 125 feet from the point of beginning Thence North 04 degrees West 125 feet to pomt of beginning Together with use of Lakeshore and Drive to Main Road in common with other Own­ ers Tax ID No 08-009-021-025-00 During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed unless de­ termined abandoned in accordance wrth MSA 27A 3241(1). m which case the redemption pe­ nod shall be 30 days Dated at Ann Arbor Michi­ gan. August 3 1999 Elizabeth A Kiefer LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes National Bank Michigan mortgagee 401 East Liberty Ann Arbor Michigan 48104-2298 (734) 769-8300 X 5499 (8-26) teams. Anyone interested in joining the league should attend the organizational meeting Aug. 27. Those wanting additional information can contact Hastings Bowl at 945-3184 or Margaret at 948-9170. Bowl. The mixed league, open to bowlers age B League Varney Const................................................. 13-3 JarmarvLydy Builders..............................13-5 Newton Well Service................................ 12-6 Wilder 10, G Geiger 10. Last Week's Results Varney Const. 14, Mfg. 13; TNR 7, OTT Boys 0; Newton 7. OTT Boys 0; JarmanLydy 23. Mfg. 22; Carpenter Plumb 7. No Pref. 0; Carpenter Plumb.7, No Pref 0. This Week's Games Wednesday. Aug. 25 - 7:30 TNR vs. Var­ ney Const; 8:30 OTT Boys vs. Varney Con­ 50 and older, is comprised of four-person Toss a Whip Cream Sponge or a Wet Sponge at over 50 local celebrities on the DEfw Courthouse Lawn during Summerfest. SsffiEffiu here are the times to "Splat"... • ' • trwT'1 »»i .l»lrt-T 1 ■’ Friday, August 27 Seller: Bob Hewitt/MainStreet And Debbie Button/Hodges Jewelry Shane McNcil/Allorney......................................... Dr Peter Fonherg/Charhon Park 12:00 - 12:30 12:30 • I.-00 ... Dave Mclfrtyre/WBCH DJ....................................Karen Lovc/WBCH DJ 1:00 - 1:30.... Tun Sleevi/KCC........................................................ Mark Hewiu/Millcr Real Estate Seller: Bruce Hunt!National Bank of Hastings 1: 30 • 2:00.... Dean Millef/National Bank of Hastings.......... Corl CoUtvon/Nabonal Bank of Hastings 21)0 - 2:30.... Charlie Nystram/911.................................................Brad Lambcrg/BC Road Commission 2: 30 - 3:00.... Jatmie Garrett/The Insurance Center.................. Jim Jemm/J Ad A new location... with room to grow Seller: Mike Leedy/Deputy Chief HCP TOO • 3:30.... Lee Camphell/Big Boy.................................... 3: 30 - 4:00 Greg AuuuVWBCH DJ . .. Tim Johmton/H.H.S. Pncipol...............................Carl Schocuel/Haling* Schools Superintendent 4: 00 - 4:30 . . . Tom Fnlh/Hastmgs Floor Coverings.................. Junior Homislcr/McCixniKk Ent Seller: Brian Shumway/Barry County Substance Abuse 4: 30 - 5:00 ... Ray Girrbach/Ginbach Funeral Home............. Dave May/Wal Mart 5: 00 - 5:30. ... Lt. Gary Ncwell/Statc Police Pint.......................Dun Spcntcr/Spcnccrs Towing 5: 30 - 6:00 Mark Englcrth/Englerth Construction............... Barry Wood/Cily Council . Family Tree Medical Associates are pleased to announce that we will Seller: Karen HeathlSecond Hand Comers soon be taking root in our permanent home located on the first floor of 6: 00 • 6:30... • Howard Penrod/City Mgr. of Hastings.............Mayor Frank Camphell/Mayor of Hastings the Pennock Professional Building, at 915 West Green Street, Suite 102. 6: 30 - 7:00 . . Bob DcFauw/Simpvm Industries....................... ••Simpson Industries 700 - 7:30 . . Dave Stunm/YMCA ........................................... Diana MartiMu-JTrue Value 7: 30 - KOO .... Mike Btemer/Bradford White...............................Leslie Hoopef/Bradhxd White In fder to make this transition, special office hours Saturday, August 28 in our current location will be as follows: Seller: Scott Ommen/J-Ad Graphics Thursday, Sept 2 — patient hours 9am-lpm; phone hours 9am-430pm HhOO - 10:30. Bonnie Ballengcr/B.C. Comm Found . . Joyce Snow/MI Works 10: 30- 11:00. Bev Ncwton/BISD......................................“Wai Man 11 - 11:30. Bob CoyeJCovc Diunbulons..................... Bill SciOScif Chevrolet Friday, Sept. 3 — phone hours 9am-4:30pm Monday, Sept. 6 (Labor Day) — closed * • Seller: Sarah SchilzJChrysler SuperStore of Hastings Beginning Tuesday, September 7, we will be seeing patients in our new location. Please bear with us as we continue to make improvements over the coming months to provide you with a larger, more efficient and more comfortable environment. 11: 30- 123)0 1200 ■ 12:30 PARADE.................................................................... PARADE PARADE .................................................................. PARADE 12: 30 - 1:00 . Eoc Dreivbach/Dreivhach Punnac...................... Jan Whakn/Cimniy Poo tOO 1: 30 . Ken Worlhing/BigK .....................................Lam FortievAInned Way Seller: Julie DeBoer As always, our goal at Family Tree Medical remains the same... to provide quality health care, from our family to yours. 1: 30 - 2:00 ... Tom WarnerlComumerv Energy........................ Kroiin Ro^unTMaopmer 200 ■ 2:30 Tom Wamer/Convumer. Energy ........... ShcriU DeBwi/B C. Sbenll Ikpi Seller: David Hekkuis/Chrysler SuperStore of Hastings ’tn case of an urgent medical problem, please call our physician answering service at 945-9567. 2: 30 - 3:00 300 3:30 . . Ken GamcrJGavin Ford........... ........................... Pal Doezema/DAN Mortgage 3: 30 - 400... Attorney Rob Longvlreel/Siegel. Hadron. Gee A Longvtreel Joe CipenJFIeelah............................................ Kalhy Carlon/Farml) Tree Medical ............................ Dr. Troy Carlson/Family Tree Medical Seller: Mike Doubeck 4 00 - 4:30.... Don Tubbs/City Council .................. John Andcrson/Respiraiocy Therapist Supcrvisor/Pennock Hospital Troy Dalman/Farmcrs Ins Group 4: 30 • 5:00 Dr Amy Bcck/Hastings Pediatrics 5: 00 - 5:30 Clift Morse/HaUings City Police.........................Diane Martisius/Ttue Value 5:30 • 6.-01 Jim Lumbcrt/AppIcTrcc Auctioneers.................... Jeff Mansficld/Cily of Hastings Sunday, August 29 familyAtree MEDICAL Seller: Allyson Shinavier IMO - 1230. Dale Ray/WBCH DJ................................... Barry Wood/Cny Council 12:30 - IOO. . Ev Manvhum/Cily of Hastings................ Mayor Frank Campbcli/Haslmgs Mayor 1:00 - 1:30. . . Larry NciUFarm Bureau............................ John Cohoon/Johnny Conoon s Italian ASSOCIATES Ealcry 1:30 - 2:00... Joe Bwhcr/Hastings City Police.............. Dr. Pcurach/Dr. James Pcurach DDS R. Troy Carlson, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. • Kathleen Carlson, C.F.N.P. 100S WEST GREEN STREET • SUITE 201A • HASTINGS. MICHIGAN PHONE 6U.945-7a97(PHTS) ■ FAX 4U 945 0214 49038 Thanks to Chrysler Superstore of Hastings, Sarah Schilz and David Hekhuis for recruiting the volunteers! �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 26. 1999 Weekly program teaches students safe gunhandling by Mary Warner Staff Writer Students from Delton and Middleville spent one night a week for the past eight weeks learning safe gun handling habits. The program was sponsored by the Barry County Sheriffs Department through its middle school liaison officer. Dar Leaf. Leaf said part of his job is do provide some summer activities for middle school students. He thought students would be interested in shooting, and the class would give him the opportunity to teach students how to shoot safely. Participants had to have a mentor, such as a parent or relative, who helped the students as they were taken through various activities like written studies, practice shooting, and exercises designed to increase awareness of good Conservation Club. Giving assistance to the program were Gavin Ford, Al & Pete's Sport Shop. Kmart. Wal-Mart, Bob's Gun & Tackle, Freeport Elevator, the Barry County Sheriffs Posse, and posse member Horace Hull. Leaf said students involved in the pro­ gram "responded excellently." "I think they're enjoying themselves, plus they're developing good safe habits." And, this being the '90s, participants included girls as well as boys. Nine-yearold Ashley Lewis of Middleville and her brother. Jodie Scott, both participated. Ashley's father, Rob Lewis, said the class has been "a nice experience" for his children, and it has also been nice that they have learned "what to do with guns.” "There are guns all around our house, and we wanted things to be safer." gun safety practices. Classes were held at the Barry County Pictured are students, mentors, and others attending the last class of the course. Front, from left, are Eric Ryan, Lisa Ryan, Cory Tietz, Jason Tietz, Alan Buckowing, Jodie Scott and Ashley Lewis. In back, from left, are Conservation Club President Don Newman, Dave Ryan, Don Tietz, Doug Buckowing, Rob Lewis, Neal Johnson, and Dar Leaf. Quality Printing •••depends on experience & equipment. Let Us QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 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BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday. September 15, 1999 commencing at 7.-00 o’clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be con­ sidered include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Todd & Brenda Bremer for rezoning of property located at the northwest comer of the intersection of Upton Road and Irving Road, described as BEGINNING AT A PT ON THE S LN OF SECTION 4. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, DISTANT N 89 DEG 30 36' E 783 46 FT FROM THE SW COR OF SD SEC; TH N 05 DEG 01’25' W 543.00 FT; TH N 89 DEG 30-36' E 534 FT TO THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING RD. TH S 05 DEG 01’25' E 543 FT ALG SO CENTERLINE TO SD S SEC LN; THS 89 DEG 30’36'W 534 FT ALG SD S LN TO POB. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33 FT THERE­ OF FOR IRVING RD AND OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FT THEREOF FOR UPTON RD Ths property re currently zoned -RE' RURAL ESTATES RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. The applicants seek rezonng to the "R T SiiMGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. 2. Consideration of the application of Brad Carpenter for rezoning of property located at the northwest comer of the intersection of Heath Rd and M37/M43 Hwy., described as: COM 3.97 FT N OF THE W 1/4 POST OF SEC 13. TOWN 3 N. RANGE 8 W. AT THE CENTERLINE OF M-37. TH N 88 DEG 16-30' E 974 83 FT ALONG CENTERLINE OF M-37 AS IT EXISTED PRIOR TO 1972. FOR POB; TH N 01 DEG 4330' W 114 FT. TH N 22 DEG 42*30' W 286 42 FT; TH N 20 DEG 00*30' E 197 FT; TH S 53 DEG 34’ E 176 FT; TH N 52 DEG 14* E 104 FT; TH N 57 DEG 44’ E 389 8 FT TO CENTERLINE OF HEATH RD; TH S 63 DEG 36’ E 826 8 FT; TH S 47 DEG 16’ E 449 44 FT; TH S 88 DEG 16’ W 1578 FT MORE OR LESS TO POB This property re currently zoned -RE’ RURAL ESTATES RESI­ DENTIAL. The applicant seeks rezoning to the 'C3* General Business District. 3 Such and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan, Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recom­ mend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its re­ commendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accord­ ingly. either at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, upon seven (7) days notice to tlie Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below All interested persons ve invited to be present ai the afore­ said time and place to ta'<e part in the discussion on the above proposed amendments Washington, DC 20003 202-544-9219 ROBIN MCKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER 1 OWNSHIP 2481 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (816) 948-2194 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 26. 1999 - Page 17 Area Obituaries, continued... Hastings opens door to outside students...continued from page 1 Then, when new legislation recently broadened schools of choice to allow stu­ dents to attend schools bordering their dis­ tricts, the Hastings board again indicated it was not interested in participating in the program, though a formal vote on the mat­ ter was not taken. At a special meeting ear­ lier this month, board members said they were concerned that if they opened up their district to students from contiguous school districts, it might create overcrowding and Clarence N. Rosenberg Maurice W. Johncock MIDDLEVILLE Mr. Clarence N. Rosenberg, age 89, of Middleville, passed away Monday, August 16, Pennock Hospital, Hastings. 1999 at Mr. Clarence N. Rosenberg was bom on January 14, 1910 in Thomapple FLORIDA - Mr FROSTPROOF, Maurice W. Johncock, age 86, of Frostproof, Florida and formerly of Delton, passed away Tuesday, August 17, Township, Middleville, the son of Claud 1999. Mr. Johncock was bom in Delton on June 16, 1913, the son of William R. and and Mary (Lattimer) Rosenberg. Blanche (Higgin*) Johncock. He was raised in Thomapple Township and Grand Rapids and attended Middleville and Grand Rapids South High School. Mr. Rosenberg married Betty (Munjoy) Irwin on August 28, 1949 in Hastings, they would have been married 50 years. He was a graduate of W.K. Kellogg High School in 1934. Mr. Johncock during World War II worked in communications at Ft. Custer, They lived in Tampa. summered in Middleville. Florida and He was employed at Pert Marquette Railroad, Grand Rapids, Willow Run Augusta, and was a retiree of Barry Ccunty Telephone Company with over thirty years of service. Mr. Johncock was an and golfer, he enjoyed music, and was a musician, Bomb Plant. Detroit, Bennett Auto and White Products in Middleville, self­ playing in a local band as a young man. He was a volunteer fireman in Delton, for many years and a member of the employed with Gibby French Fry Crest Chemical in Oldsmar. Florida. and Pioneer Telephone Club. Mr. Johncock is survived by his wife, Mr. Rosenberg was a member of the Middleville Masonic Lodge 231, LaVera F. (Mott), whom he married March 1, 1936; a daughter, Maurine (Dean) Middleville Eastern Stars, Egypt Shrine Temple and Scottish Rite in Tampa, Williams of Delton; sons, Michael (Elisabeth) Johncock of Portage, Terry Florida. ’ Clarence was (Linda) Johncock of Texas Comers, Michigan; six grandchildren and five great an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for deer hunting and fishing. He enjoyed the friendship of many. He was preceded n death by his parents, Claud and Mary Rosenberg; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Mary Rosenberg, grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Cleo Johncock; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Myron Johncock. A Memorial Service for Mr. Johncock will be conducted Saturday, September 11, and brother-in-law, Monroe Gibbs. Mr. Rosenberg is survived by his wife, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor William A. Hertel Katherine E. (Betty) Rosenberg; two children, David Irwin of Alto, and JoAnne Gamer of Middleville; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Leona Gibbs of Florida; several nieces, nephews and officiating. Interment many friends. Memorial Services for Mr. Rosenberg will be held on Saturday, September 11, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. al the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Bret Hoxworth officiating. Interment will be Cemetery, Middleville. Mt. in will be Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton District Library, Faith United Methodist Church, or the American Lung Association of Michigan, 403 Seymour Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933-1179 will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Clara Butler Butler, widow of Middleville, Shrine Temple, 4050 Dana Shores Drive, Clara formerly Tampa, Florida 33634. Arrangements were Monday, August 16, Symema Beach, Florida. by Prairieville Hope Memorial contributions may be made to Crippled Children’s Hospital Fund, Egypt made in Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. of Clipper, passed away 1999 in New She is survived by her two sons and daughter-in-law, Warren of Daytona Beach. Florida, and David (Betsy) of Middleville. Also surviving are her two granddaughters, Otto L Dahm Anne Marie (Chris) Hammond of North Vernon, Indiana, and Michelle of NASHVILLE - Mr. Ono L. Dahm, age 97, of Nashville, passed away Monday. August 23, 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Dahm was bom on January 15, Middleville. Cremation has taken c’acc. By family request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to one’s favorite charity. 1902 in Logansport, Indiana, the son of John & Nancy (Luddcrs) Dahm He married Bernice Olmstead on January 15, 1927 in Elkhart. Indiana, and she preceded him in death on June 2, 1997. His employment included: A.B. Stove Company in Battle Creek, farming in Assyria Township for 18 years, Pennock Concrete Company in Nashville, Director for the Barry County Welfare Department. He retired from Post Cereal Company in 1967, and worked for the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville after his retirement. Mr Dahm was a member of the Nashville Masonic Lodge #255, the Maple Leaf Grange, and the Nashville United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, playing cards, pool & square dancing with his wife. He was also preceded in death by his sister. Ester Linsley. Mr. Dahm is survived by his son, Robert (Betty) Dahm of Battle Creek; daughters, Bonnie Jean (Gene) Wyant of Pavillion, Wyoming, and Sharon Joan Brady of Nashville; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; two step grandchildren; one step great grandchild; and a sister, Annie A. Kinsey of South Carolina. Visitation will be Friday. August 27, 1999 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Funeral Services will be held Saturday. August 28. 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel with Reverend James Hynes officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. |Mary A. Peterson| HASTINGS - Mary A. Peterson, age 86, of Hastings, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 21, Hospital in Hastings. 1999 at Pennock She was bom April 25, 1913 in Fowlerville, the daughter of Thomas and Lyra (Jeffries) Finlan. She graduated from Fowlerville High School in 1931, and moved to Hastings in the early forties. She married Wayne Freeman Peterson on August 28. 1937, and he preceded her in death on December 18. 1968. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Lucille Miner. Mrs. Peterson was a very active member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Pennock Hospital Guild, St. Rose Guild, Commission on Aging, she was well known for her love of playing the piano for many church, community, and family functiohs, she enjoyed playing bridge and gardening. Mrs. Peterson is survived by her four sons, Paul (Linda) Peterson of Hastings, Carl (Gretchen) Peterson of Strongsville, Ohio, John (Betty) Peterson of Willcox. Arizona, and James (Susann) Peterson of Hastings; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters. and Francis (Frank) Josephine Finlan Curtis both of Fowlerville; many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass was held Tuesday, August 24. 1999 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Father Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial was in Fowlerville. Arrangements were made by Funeral Home in Hastings. Girrbach cause other problems. However, according to Schoessel, ”a couple of developments within the past few weeks have resulted in the change." First, he said, a neighboring school district has opted into the new program, which makes it eligible to receive students from Hast­ ings. Those students do not require ap­ proval from the Hastings Board of Educa­ tion in order to transfer into the neighbor­ ing district. Also, that district is taking out advertisements to publicize that it is ac­ cepting students, Schoessel said. (When a student transfers to another district, the district he or she leaves loses the per-pupil stale aid for that student — a total of $5,651 per student in Hastings.) Secondly, Schoessel said, a situation has arisen where a family who has lived in the Hastings school district for a long lime wants to move one house out of the district but desires to have their children attend Hastings schools. Unless hustings opts into the schools of choice program allow­ ing transfers to bordering districts, the fam­ ily would have to get approval from the district to which they are moving in order for their children to remain in the Hastings district. That approval may not be forth­ coming from the neighboring district, Schoessel said, and he wants to make sure the family has the option of keeping the children in Hastings schools. The superintendent did not say which neighboring school district prompted the board’s turnaround. According to Tom Mohler of the Barry Intermediate School District, two districts bordering Hastings — Maple Valley and Bellevue — have opted into the newest schools of choice program and will be ac­ cepting students from districts contiguous to them, including Hastings. Other districts contiguous to Hastings, including Lakewood, Thomapple Kellogg, Gull Lake, Pennfield and Delton Kellogg, have not opted into the newest schools of choice program. However, all of them ex­ cept Pennfield are allowing transfers within their intermediate school districts. Advertisements by Maple Valley Schools in this week's Reminder indicate that that district has opted into the program and will accept students from all its con­ tiguous districts, including Hastings, Lakewood, Bellevue, Charlotte and Potter­ ville. Because Charlotte and Potterville are part of the same intermediate school district as Maple Valley, transfers to and from those districts have already been permitted under the original schools of choice legisla­ tion. According to Maple Valley Superinten­ dent Clark Volz, his district is not trying to entice students into its district by opting into the program. The new schools of choice option is "what the state has offered school districts to be involved in," he said. "We've always participated in schools of students could attend school. Schoessel said previously. Volz said that previously districts were also motivated to keep students within their tax base because their local tax dollars were entirely supporting the schools, whereas now the majority of school funds come from the stale. He said the new legislation may be good in that it could lead to people moving their children to districts with high standards, and thus force schools in general to become better. Hubert echoed that sentiment, saying that "it forces schools to be the best they can be to attract students." According to Thomapple Kellogg Super­ intendent Jay Cason, that district has al­ ways allowed transfers. "If a parent comes to sec me and says I want my child released to go to other schools, we release them." The board has authorized Cason to do so, he said. The TK board did not opt into the newest schools of choice program this year, he said, because of the short period of time it was given to make the decision. "My guess is sooner or later we’ll opt into it. We weren't prepared to opt in right now." He said Wayland Union and Caledonia have also traditionally released students upon the request of parents. Traditionally, both Hastings and Maple Valley have turned down transfer requests unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise, such as if a senior wants to complete his last year there. However, since the original "Schools of Choice" legislation passed, Hastings has become more flexible in its transfer policy, particularly in regards to Thomappie-Kellogg. Residents of both those districts have traditionally had strong ties to each other. At TK. Cason said, students are also al­ lowed to transfer to any of the 19 other schools in the Kent Intermediate School District. The impact on the district of its liberal transfer policy has been minimal, Cason said. Within the IDS, he said. "about every year we have less than five kids who opt to go somewhere else, and wc have five or so who want to come here.” He said he is not worried about the pos­ sible recruitment of athletes to or from the district. "You can never eliminate the pos­ sibility that you're going to have recruit­ ment for athletes," be said. However, he said, "quite frankly, that's not what we're here for. We're not nearly as concerned about that as wc are about educating our kids." He is also not concerned about a pre­ dicted future decline in school enrollments driven by the graduation of baby boomers' children from school. It has been said that such a decline will give school districts even further impetus to try and recruit stu­ dents to boost their enrollments. Cason said that "nationally our population con­ tinues to grow in leaps and bounds." His biggest concern with totally open choice in regards to where students go to school is that some districts may pass extra taxes to enhance their schools and then may face an influx of students whose par­ ents are not in the district and are thus not paying those extra taxes. Also, he ■■aid, the question of who will pay the higher cost of special education students who transfer to districts with specialized services still has to be dealt with. Volz said the change to more open choice is "a big evolution" where all the questions arc not yet answered and wrinkles in the laws have yet to be worked out. "Everyone is learning together," he said. "I’m sure there're things that are going to have to be worked out in the whole pro­ cess." Volz said the question of where students attend school may not be as important as other issues facing school districts. "These issues are minor compared to how our tax dollars are used to educate children." he said. "Eventually voters arc going to have to decide whether their tax dollars should be used to support private schools." | Driver REQUEST FOR BIDS City of Hastings Department of Public Services Power Broom Attachment The Gty of Hastings. Michigan, will accept bids on one (1) Power Broom Attachment for the City’s John Deere 855 4WD Utility Tractor. Bid forms and specifications are available at the Office of Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 E. State St.. Hastings, MI 49058. Bids shall be received at the _abov?. pffice until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. September 7, 1999 at which time they shall be opened aid read aloud. The City of Hastings 000000000000 reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to For Experienced Drivers and Owner Operators waive any irregularities within the bids. The City f-8OO-44f-43M of Hastings intends to award the bid in a manner which the city deems to be in its best interest, price For Graduate Students and other factors considered. All bids shall be 1-800-338-M28 clearly marked on the outside of the bid package as Bud Meyer Truck Lines Refrigerated Hauling 371i83-tJU follows: SEALED BID - POWER BROOM ATTACHMENT. choice in our ISD and so are continuing to participate with the new (legislation)." He said Maple Valley's entry into the program follows the spirit of the new legislation, which, he said, was passed with the inten­ tion of giving parents more choice when it comes to where their children go to school. "We respect that people want to have a choice'* in where their children attend school, he said. Also, he said, "it's not a new thing for us to strive to be the best school we can be." with or without schools of choice legislation. "If other people per­ ceive that as trying to take from them, that’s not our intent. Our intent is to serve those wc have and serve them well." He said advertisements in the newspaper were legally required as a means of posting the fact that there are openings in the school. "Il's notification to the parents as required by the legislation. We've done that every year as far as schools of choice is concerned." Hastings Board Vice President Mike Hu­ bert said he worried that the new legislation will cause a trend toward "businesslike competition" between school districts for students. School districts mav "end up with marketing departments that will have to sell their school to surrounding areas." "Though that sounds good on the sur­ face," he said, "it uses up resources. None of that is done for nothing. If you have to lake part of your money and put it in a marketing department, that's taking money away that could be spent on education. What's next — giving away a coupon foi one month of free transportation if you en­ roll at Hastings?" However, Volz predicted that there would be very little change in where students at­ tend school as a result of the newest legis­ lation. "We don't expect big changes either way." he said. "Most places where this has happened (around the country) you’ll find very little that has happened." Most trans­ fer requests even in those stales allowing open choice arc "based on child care needs or athletic preferences," he said. Recruit­ ment of r’.hletes was one reason the state first began putting restrictions on where UNPQE.TLlC.^Ubl With a loan from Hastings City Bank, your summer fun continues. Take a vacation, buy a boat, go on the road in your new RV, add a deck or pool... the possibilities are endless. Great rates. Fast answers. Flexible terms. 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Short drive to State Land. Drive­ way and cleared site already in­ stalled. $26,900. $500 down. $330/mo„ 11% Land Contract. Northern Land Company 1 -800­ 968-3118 or www.northemlandco. com TORCH LAKE: Affordable acerage 20 miles East ofTraverse City. 2 acres, asphalt road, elec­ tric. beautiful views, minutes from public lake access, $44,900. 10% down. $250 per mo. bal­ ance on 11% land contract. KALKASKA (28 MILES WEST OFFI75GRA YUNG). 5 & 10 acres of mature Blue Spruce Pine & Maple hardwoods. Minutes from the Manistee River 6 thousands of acres of the Pcrc Marquette State Forest! Year round road w/electric. $14,900. Great Lakes Land Company. 231-331-4227. www.grcatlakesland.com FORECLOSED HOMES! LOWOR$ODOWN! Gov’t* Bank Repos being sold Now! Financing available! Local list­ ings. I -800-501 -1777 ext. 5225. elude the city of Hastings, the county's 16 townships and four villages, have to give their stamp of agreement to the plan before it can be sanctioned by the DEQ. Sixteen municipalities acknowledged ap­ proval of the county's solid waste plan. The townships of Barry, Irving and Prairieville and the villages of Freeport and Woodland did not respond. The solid waste plan was prepared by the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee, chaired by Dr. V. Harry Adrounie of Hastings. "After evaluation of the existing system and alternatives, they (committee members) concluded that the present system is work­ ing well and should be continued," the plan states. Adrounie said Tuesday that he is pleased with the DEQ’s approval and its quick re­ POLICE BEAT: Youths suspected in break-ins YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Break-ins al the Mountain Falls Pun Putt on Chid Noonday Road, the Four Seasons Hair Salon on Pattason Road and the Oeen Lake Campground on Yankee Springs Road the night of Aug. 20 may all be Itnked to one group of youths, according to the lUstings Put of the Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Gonyeau said the suspect, emci.M all three buildings by breaking through the front doors. Missing from the ' ’ sponse. The plan was submitted to the DEQ in June and the department endorsed Barry's plan update this month. "The last lime year," he said. "Barry is lucky tinue doing what said, noting that we sent it in, it took a that we are able to con­ we're doing," Adrounie the county has a host agreement with Waste Management Inc. of Oak Brook, Ill., owner of Barry County's only private landfill. Through the host agreement, which was permitted through a previous amendment to the county's Solid Waste Management Plan, "we get a tipping fee that wc can use for our share of haz­ ardous waste collections, he said. The host agreement is a contract that evolved after lengthy negotiations between the County Board of Commissioners and a former landfill owner, City Management Corp, of Detroit. The contract governs the Hastings-based landfill and specifies daily volume, hours of operations, fees for the county, and other specifications. The basic intent of the 1990 solid waste plan has not been altered in the current up­ date, Adrounie said. In a letter from DEQ Director Russell J. Harding to County Board Chairman Jim Bailey, Adrounie and others, Harding said, "The DEQ would like to thank the county for its efforts in addressing the solid waste Anyone with mfbt the Noh ville Police management issues in the county." Harding said the county's plan "provides for more than 10 years of disposal capacity by relying on the City Environmental Ser­ vices of Hastings Type II Landfill...to meet your final solid waste disposal needs." The local landfill actually has approxi­ mately 23 years of capacity at current dis­ posal rates, the plan states. In the solid waste plan, the landfill is permitted to use 48 acres on its 330-acre site. The firm's estimated yearly disposal volume is 175,000 yards. The county's solid waste management plan includes alternative systems if the lo­ cal landfill closes. They include exporting the county's waste to outlying landfills and using the existing incinerator at Kent County's facility. "...The county has authorized its waste to be exported to any of the remaining 82 other Michigan counties that authorize im­ ports from the county in their plans," Hard­ ing said in the letter. Police aid it was The victim told I That provision is not new to the coun­ ty's plan, but "more explicit," Adrounie said. Harding noted that Barry authorizes the importation of waste from Allegan, Berrien. Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lenawee, Montcalm, Muskegon, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. These are the same coun­ ties that are specified in the host commu­ nity agreement, Adrounie said. The county's proposed plan notes that two major purposes of solid waste man­ agement plans are to "utilize to the maxi­ mum extent possible the resources avail­ able in Michigan's solid waste stream through source reduction, source separation and other means of resource recovery and to prevent adverse effects on the public health and the environment resulting from im­ proper solid waste collection, transporta­ tion, processing or disposal, so as to pro­ tect the quality of the air, the land and ground and surface waters." . Hop, he thee allegedly accelerated agam, tproaching on foot, with rocks and gravel. I, but EIUs allegedly continued to flee until » into custody and lodged al the Barry BARRY A National \d\ aggravated teen on Aug. 17. FOOD DELIVERY- to $400/ wk+ benefits. Will train. Local route! Work own hours. Jobline (616F949-2424 Jobline fee. CLERICAL- Upto$l2.85/hr+ benefits. Friendly office!! Some training provided. Jobline (616)­ 949-2424 Jobline fee CORRECTIONS- Up to $10/ hr full & part-time. Excellent benefits!! Jobline (616)-949­ 2424. Jobline fee.____________ CONSTRUCTION- To $18/ hr+ benefits. Will train. Concrete, road, carpentry, heavy equip­ ment Jobline (616) 949-2424. Jobline fee. FACTORY- Up to $l4/hr Many openings, all shifts, light assembly, production. Jobline (6I6F949-2424. Jobline fee. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-800-426­ 3085 Ext 41400 24hrs DATA ENTRY: A National emerging Tech company is ac­ tively seeking claim processors. Serious and responsible appli­ cants only apply. PC and Win­ dows required. Up to $50k per year. Interviews 1 -800-418-5372 #2006e. Man facing charges after striking teen RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A 39-year-old Rutland Township man has been arraigned on charges of domestic violence, malicious destruction of property and of resisting and obstructing police officers after an altercation with a 17-year-old boy Aug. 23, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Carl Edward Schwander is accused of waking the victim up at about 6:30 a.m. by slapping him then causing the boy to a residence on South Grove Street in the head with his fist. for going off on him like that, but more that: S1,190, were recovered in Batik strike his head as he rolled him out of bed. Schwander then allegedly kicked the teen out of the house. As the teen got into a car, Schwander al­ legedly smashed the windshield with a 2 x 6 stick. Schwander was lodged in the Barry County Jail atter struggling with Trooper Paul Gonyeau during his arrest. Gonyeau was not hurt. The teen suffered slight swelling to the right side of his face. Schwander is currently awaiting a Sept. 1 prexam on the charges in Barry County's 56-1 District Court. Tackle Shop. Another man is being sought by police for allegedly irytng to steal fishing reels from the same establishment on Aug. 21. according to the Michigan Stale Police. The man was caught with several reels under hh jacket, then dropped them as he fled the scene. Inside his car, the man afao Idt behind several cold steaks, believed stolen from the Hartings relpaasch Store. Police have a suspect and the case remains under investigation. > • �Township supervisors urged to build trust Supervisor George London. Hastings Township Supervisor D«:k Thomas. Building Trust commit) ?e member Ken Jones Maple Grove Supervisor Rod Crolhors. Johnstown Supervisor Barbara Earl. Castleton Township Supervisor Juslm Cooiey Irving Townsnip Supervisor Milton Buehler Thomapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen. Barry Coun’y Commissioner and BuJJing Trust committee mumpoi S ml, James Carlton Township Supervise;' David Kaiser mil Bc'itdiC.g Trust commdtce member Tom Morne- Trailers broken into, lived in ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP Iwu uascl ttaikrs parked «n i held on Ta ker Road •cn net onh hi eken taut bet had ipfxucnih been a»cd a> the nessdcrKcs ol a number .4 s?src wording to rcptwi h> the Hatiinp Pint of ihc Michigan Slate IVIhc IK: .aspects appaxeutl. bloke winjowi and pried itpen a h» cam acec." v» Uk trailers Some items were disxoscfcd missinj hum (be natters Aug Id ad J the suspect' Ims c a|»paxvAlh lied The modem under inscBiigatiun Got a Story Idea? Give us a call at 945-9554 Distraught man taken to facility I'RAIRHA II I I H»*NnHIP seat->>IJ P;.thmlk man .ippjTvn tlisliAUfhi . Ser thi break up -I ! marriage ailcgsdls thieatcneJ h* saiiuus members vl ho tamtls \u. Ihe man. *hv ivpvnudls ha* prrs,. mcnUl pr»’blcm>. *as Arrested th. ” ’ •! to PcnnvK k Hitspital 1»u cialuali-n Kt being tran«.|cncd l«» «t psyshiatiu U.il in Marshall No tnjunc» were reported FUMme for patm odwm«‘«fenta’iftac tice Experience preferred, but will tram Send resume and salary requirements to Ad #671 c/o The Reminder PO Box 188 Hastings Ml 49058 B'.iJley (1999’ vast Warren (1999) Derek Jotinscru 1999). Garrett Gonzales i1998) larry Bailey (1996). Enk McCarty 0999). Chns Stahord i1996). Evan Winkler (1996) Steve Mwrr team mciuOeo i<" no soaofc O'Oen Mike IkA (1995). Dwek CKenfliei (1995). Danielle Goi* ■HL Wcte'-e Gci* (1995). Les Bowman (1993). Jim ■M (1W6) Tom Bngntor. ,1993). Marc Nitz (1993). paPnce H993). Chns Norns (1996) Scon Schosssei jpi) Trans T^ocr (1999) Mu TcCuran (1995) Matt Storrs (1999) Casw Kmg i1997) • NOTICE • • ti full. Cun Numa laJIkJ .m Ajujn itnK-b uk hack ul ihc <15 II Matt Hayes v oecd at 24 $2. D»'“ Dcnuttj pinched in a 2? M Atbl Ben Shaw kk«cd ax the lb «| pwl lawk >»fl a penalty kuk Ktxc came from .u®c 3o The rrvnuTes o’ Th.* meeting o’ ’ne Bory County 0OO'O O’ CO'n’niSSiOners heid 4uiguS’ 24 ate ov onorie m me County C*eri< s oriice a’ 220 West State S”eet castings between tne hou»s o't 800 am ana 500 cm Monday mrougn Tnaay Wvm team kxaked sharp and are ■ to mat tu sea*a.n Fitdas the Bam CoMB) tue I-Acm-kU [•’Ij question that remained ■f ttr-KftM'ui the sc^ocmJ hall was uwh Ih-vj Mcpham had an ’Em *ti» ihc final ik*wx was bn 1 H»btd ft* |U minutes «liih 10 Mtpham •awl Thes »hrncd a ®®toa pKim scar. w I hckl out CLIMB Mt. YMCA PART-TIME HELP HEEDED Do you have extra time on your hands are your children back to school or would you like to earn a little money tor Christmas The Hastings Shen gas station is now hiring tor 2" (10am - 5pm). 3’ (4pm 11pm) and 4’ (10pm • 6am) shifts Part­ time cleaner also needed m the mornings between 7am and 1 pm 3 to 4 days a week All applicants must be able to work weekends when needed You must be honest and reliable, onty senous appli­ cants need apply at 135 E GREEN St. between 6am till 12pm_________________ CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 322 Saturday. Aug 11. IW \N ORIIIN VM ) TO AMEND THE I ODE OEOKDINAM ES FOR I HE <1IA OF H ASTINGS. MICIIIG AN A 10:00 am. to b 00 p.m. A Mountain Location: Church Street. lmmWz*«*ly in F**ni af Library oWer m«y cl.mb A A- ■ iid n.iim |«< Chmbvrs untf*r 12 mutt b* by •<c©mpcn»e4 A 411 <(M«b«fT UM Itat» of th* r*p«. b*fa,*e by <*ruflod f*r Rep*> firn cbmb. for •UtR QUdiOonaf <i«mb Azi ~ proc***! hel* tenl roM«t*4 F®w*h IO IMCA $12.50 PER MONTH FOR THIS FALL (all 1-800-441-9712 TO SEI I P SERY ICE Friday, Saturday & August 27-2 Hastings Rotary Club Annual HOT DOG SALE Hot Dogs ‘1M Chips Hill Hastrni Mtxhtgan Th- >idinaiK« shall trik »tk. C*urv* >J jiljl-li a iniDuHer A » (CITY LIMITSOS1.V». \.. and 8? ’U» amended t • j r. regmr-.1 ..i i rtitic J M iU .«. ihc Ci. •. |U- f •• Mi« higaP A . mplcu i-ps of < hdiran, o ort ewffnent on« «r« on a Mfoty YARD WASTE PICK UP IN HASTINGS Sunday ond Help Send Disodvontofed Youth to YMCA Programs! A ( i n OF HASTINGS REMDI-MS Paul VanOoy (1999) Chad Pnce (1996) and Damon Gonzales (1997) Th* following t»MCC llvni the dais ol Its puf’D. a!i. 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Coke or Sprite __ 1 u> sponsors for Mt.YMCA: Absent ’ I.Ewnlti Maruhum. < ti the abioi. i» a tree cop* ol ItartingN < >ty ( ouncil <»« Al the HASTINGS ROTARY CLUB CONCESSION MM-d for . omntunllv pronYfi �M - th* •taeeg* ’-..-•da, ******* .-* **' Freeport girl dies from crash injuries by Shelly parentis rn route •»•«"* Freer* r* • • the C a led »nia area where *hc *■’ meet her gtandm.Mbc» and a . • «*•« t •» Sulaer A l3>ear-oM Freer*'" gwl. *b»’ w.mld ha»e bean a Thomapplr Kellogg High School •ophomarr Iht* '♦*» J»ed Monda* lun.h Ri ugh trouper* ••irhcr rep-red that »hr Kar * tail pipe *■»' »”ld when le^uer- ..r n*rd. ihc* now helic*e the accident w v discovered fairl* *•«* after it had *x*une.t The pcro n who reported the Modent taid the vehicle wa* still warm when he ,»r when the •» removed from hie >upp-n *• Spectrum Htnpital where 'he t ad been a pattern tittce aa Auf IO unfit *ar mu dent |yi Km WmNwrn •ulfrrrd • cl »rd hrad t^jarv. multiple bod* trauma and (rauture* when tfw Chen Berena »he wa* Jn* mg <* Pwmalee flood neat Ham* CrveK Rwd kit need on the *cene. *aiJ Re cel Hegel *Jid docitir* reported that a htm-J teu repealed a 02 percent hl<w«d alc«»h ■: content at the time •! the .nob h-M : • the duel *r al*o rep«nrd the »c»l 'bow I «<• (he roadway and ttnn.li tetcral *mall tree* before rollrng onto Ihe AtWt *»dc and hit uaf a Iwper tree. according «»’ the Hailing* Pint of ’he Michigan State Police Trooper* taid the 12 I* pm accident <vcurrvd when Wathhum. whiwn police be pottiNe presence of r’axttu.iiu An* alcohol h too mu.h due t • h<i ’»•” fvtng allowed <»• ha*r im ik.-h-l due hci briny under .igc *a»J Hegel rrferrmp to the state* ten* tolerance law Im -u»c •t tihc p«**ib!e presence • drug* .mJ ak » hull plased * • •mewhat of j r«»’e An* pre*, rn.esanhe » contributing fa.tor No drug' «»r alcohol were found in the here was traveling at about *b mile* per hxu. kal control of the *rhhle ami vOn-xcd the centerline Speed *a* definitely a factor. *aid Trooper Jim Aegel We ha»e a witness who taw her driving on Fckcrt Road I-m« car. hewc*er. *aid police He added Out a seat belt wa* not u<cd and that Washburn had a Graduated tcscl I dn*ei‘* license, which allow* people under patted the witnev* and the ua* the minet* put il Lact wat ‘flying Acceding «o Hegel. 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CAB ,v4 CAB SLE 530CMOTOJ a^AEi \ (v.< Dreisbac 4 328 Nc»’h M EX’ WW0W5.D00CS ACTT.E tANSFEC CASE LUMINA EURO V6 LOAPEO NICE Z-71 IS 350 ’GC CX CP SAVE THOlfiAN s24,99 U I19W-7 GMC Rt- 'ext. cab ■ ’50 N‘lCt TOlC* i 099J ----------- � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-09-02.pdf c2fe3b7e3ed5a66a7f9f64ea72a8d104 PDF Text Text sit link* to Kent See page flnnrnr?, li.i.iiu ui ii । j'mi H mi'll. I uii in H OOfilWOO F Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNER 121 $CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1817 Hastings THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. 1999 VOLUME 146, NO. 35 Potawatomis at Gun Lake are officially recognized Mews kiefs: ood drive set r Sept. 7 by Mary Warner Staff Writer A band of Native Americans that originally lived in the Gun Lake area has been given status as a sovereign Indian nation. The Match-E-Bc-Nash-She-Wish Band of Potawatamis, known as the Gun Lake Tribe, originally was given status as an Indian nation by the United States Department of the Interior in October of 1998. Bui the city of Detroit appealed the designation out of fear that the Gun Lake band would establish a gambling casino near Detroit, which would compete with casinos Detroit is establishing. Last week Bruce Babbitt, secretary of the Department of the Interior, denied Detroit's c’aim against the tribe and ruled that the band's status as a nation is valid. The new "nation" status makes the tribe eligible for several federal aid programs, including programs for health care, housing and social services. It also makes available to the tribe start-up funds so it can develop a tribal government infrastructure. According to John Shagonaby of Allegan, the tribe’s operations manager, the band is in "desperate need" of such an infrastructure. The new designation "allows us to purchase land and create a reservation," he saic. Creating such a reservation is a "big priority," he said. He did not say whether the band had plans to build a casino, but the Associated Press has reported that the tribe is considering building one in Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids. Shagonaby said the original tribal reservation was set up in Kalamazoo in 1821. That reservation was moved to Bradley (near Wayland) in 1828, he suid. The Bradley reservation was later split up by the state, Shagonaby said. However, members of the tribe continued to maintain contact with each other. There's still a solid community here.” The quest for official status as an Indian nation was begun generations ago. he said. Ik Barry County chapter of the trican Red Cross will have a blood t from I to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sep. I St. Ambmse Church in Delton He goaf for the drive is 60 pints, nyoae who is at leas 17 yean of w«ighs at leas 110 pounds, is io onably good health and hasn't n blood within 56 days of the e is eligible to contribute. oodland sets ■Moal Labor Day Homecoming nd in Woodland will begin Frtafag.Scp. 3. gs will get under way with an am serial from 4:30 to 7 pan. 3 at fee Woodland United list Church, a fish fry from 5 to as the Eagles Lodge and the parade will Sep off ■ I p.m. «y, Sep. 4, With Harold and r Saturday activities will inreeito a: the Eagles Lodge, a rhe-w-w hcsrse'sMoo tournament, md firemoo's 50-50 raffle. arena on Sunday. Sep. 5. win ekfsst « the Eagles Lodge, a 1 Wtrney action, and a Woodoepei Singers concert s 7 pan. .Woodland United Methodist gneting the extended weekend i the Eatdea breakfras and dmSound of the acftbel! toumoifcBday.Sep.6. A Picnic set Sept. 17 Burry County Commission oo wiB have "An Old-Fashioned • from 10:30 ».n. to 1 p.m. . Sep. 17, at Fish Hatchery te who wish to participate SmTRIBE, conW.iuad Final shelter accord looms A ‘Banner’ festival ■Read", the official mascot of J-Ad Graphics, publishers of the Hastings Banner, Hastings Reminder, and other publications, makes his way down the street during the annual Hastings Summerfest parade last Saturday. The parade was one of numerous events and activities that took place during the Summerfest weekend. Photo spreads inside the Banner this week depict the many faces of the annual Hastings bash. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton sewer rate hike, suit settlement proposed by Mary’ Warner Staff Writer An increase in user fees for those hooked up to the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water system and a settlement of a lawsuit filed against the builders of the sewer system is being proposed. Both the increase in fees and the terms of the proposed settlement arc opposed by a group of concerned citizens who have been voicing objections for the past two years about the sewer system operations. A financial consultant hired by the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority has recommended that operating and maintenance fees charged to users of the system be increased from $17 to $20 a month and an automatic operating and maintenance (O&M) rate increase of 3 percent per year be implemented. That would mean that in the year 2001, O&M fees would increase to $20.60. in 2002. $21.22. 2003. $21.85. 2004 $22.51. until eventually in the year 2019 they would be I ' call 948-4856 by Monday. 3, to make reservations. Mtioe of $2.50 is being asked. •cries planned Barry Community Hospice will ofr a series rf’grief recovery" sessions Wr fire weeks in September. finee programs, designed tor peo— fc who have suffered the loss of a &d one. will be held from 7 to 8:30 H. ou five consecutive Thursdays, ite* tonight (Sep. 2) and Sep. 9, S. 23 end 30, st the Barry Commu- ity Hospice offices at 450 Meadow Grief recovery combined learning KxU the process of grief with opporMdes » discuss feelings in a safe id open environment. Those who want to take part must ■ggisler by calling the Barry ComiWdty Hospice Bereavement Depart■t as 948-8452 $35.07. The consultant further recommended that monthly debt retirement fees be decreased Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 50' Ground Assault... Saxon running back Josh Woodard (22) continues to drive as a Viking defender attempts to make the tackle during last Friday's varsity football game at Johnson Field. For information on the Barry County battle, see page 12 of today's Hastings Banner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) from $7 to $4. The lawsuit settlement proposes that all the defendants in the suit be dropped with the exception of Progressive Architecture Engineering Planning Inc. of Grand Rapids. The dismissal of the suit against the additional defendants would be "without prejudice." meaning that those pressing the suit could reinstate the charges against the additional defendants at a later time if they choose. Those dismissed from the suit would include the engineering firm of Earth Tech Inc. and the contracting firms S*. SE\A/ER, connmwd on pogo 3 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Finalizing technical details of one of the remaining contracts in the partnership be­ tween the Barry County Humane Society and the County Board of Commissioners for the new animal shelter is expected by the board's next meeting. Sept. 14. The local Humane Society is going to build the new 4,000-square-foot shelter, according to a compromise agreement reached this summer with the County Board. The society will sell the building to the county for $175,000. Of that amount, $25,000 will come from the coun­ ty's restricted revenue fund for the shelter. That fund has been generated by private donations over the years. A volunteer group known as the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee, which has spear­ headed planning and funding for the new shelter, has exceeded its $ 150,000 goal by $5,298 and funds are still trickling in. said Kathy Wiggins, one of the committee leaders and president of the local Humane Society. "Things are going along well... no prob­ lems," Wiggins said. Construction trades people are "waiting in the wings" to get started on the project, she said, which will be built on donated land on Industrial Park Drive in Hastings. County Administrator Michael Brown also told commissioners Tuesday that "both parties have been working very well together." In other business, the board: • Appointed Carol Bender of Mid­ dleville to the County Commission on Aging Board to fill the remaining term of Bob Lewis, who resigned due to changes in his job responsibilities. Bender, a re­ tired teacher and wife of former State Rep. and former Barry County Board Chairman Robert Bender, is "concerned about what our county can offer our citizens in services needed by our seniors... I hopv our county can meet these challenges effectively, will­ ingly and with heart," she said in her ap­ plication. Bender's term on the COA Board will expire Dec. 31,2001. • Re-affirmed the County Development Committee's action for the County Board to join the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. • Agreed, on a vote of 5-2, to spend up to $6,350 from the Diverted Felons Fund to replace the boiler in the county jail. The fund's revenues are from monetary pay­ ments made to the county by the state for housing inmates in the county jail rather than in state prisons. Commissioners Emmet Herrington and Robert Wenger voted against the purchase. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie was absent. Before the vote, Wenger said he thought the Diverted Felons Fund should be spent for other purposes and the expense for a new boiler should come out of the county's building rehabilitation fund. The need to repair or replace the boiler was recommended by deputy inspector Michael E. Bates of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Consumer and Industry Services, Bureau of Construction Codes, Boiler Di­ vision. Because of the current boiler’s age. a decision was made to replace it rather than repair the leaking water heater, said Central Services Committee Chairwoman Clare Tripp. • Set a public hearing for 10 a.m. Tues­ day. Oct. 12, on a proposed property an­ nexation to the Village of Middleville. The property involves an estimated 80 acres and is on the edge of the village. County �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 2 1999 NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Open house set at Ebersole Center The Ebersole Environmental Educa­ tion Center will have an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. The center is located between Way­ land and Gun Lake on Second Stmt in Allegan County. Activities will include canoeing, cider making, hay rides, a children's hike, fishing (bring own bait and tackle), nature hikes and archery. The event,, sponsored by the Lans­ ing Educational Advancement Founda­ tion. will cost adults S4.50 each and kids ages 12 and under S3. All pro­ ceeds will go toward benefiting the Ebersole Center. For more information, call (877) 626-2332 or (616) 792-6294. 4-H Rendezvous is Sept. 18-19 Barry County 4-H Program Associ­ ate Kathy Pennington is planning a weekend of outdoor exploration on Saturday and Sunday. Sept. 18 and 19. Club members from across the county will have the opportunity to learn outdoor skills, sample archery and the shooting sports, orienteer and even cook over an open fire. Registration is required. Children will have the opportunity to camp overnight. At least one parent will have to stay overnight with children under the age of 12. Call 948-4862 to register. The deadline is Sept. 3. Suicide Survivors meetings planned The Barry County Survivors of Sui­ cide will be meeting at a new place starting next month. The group, formerly known as "Re­ covery Insite," will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month through January of the year 2000. The meetings will be held in the back of the Pennock Hospital cafeteria. Those attending can simply follow the signs from the cafeteria en­ trance area off the patio. Mary Jo Poll, one of the group's or­ ganizers, said, "All are welcome and we do encourage our meetings to be confidential and also encourage that you bring a photo of your loved one." There is no charge to attend and dress is casual. Meeting dates scheduled thus far are Tuesdays, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21 and Jan. 18. For more information, call Poll at 945-4626. Please do not call Pennock Hospital. Winner of PAT to be announced The winner of this year’s Positive Action for Tomorrow (PAT) Award will be announced and honored at 5 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 2) at the Barry County Futuring Committee meeting. The ceremony will take place after a brief business meeting, convening at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building. The public is invited to the meeting and the award ceremony. Now in its seventh year, the PAT Award honors those whose voluntary work improves the present and the fu­ ture for Barry County and its resi­ dents. Sometimes it’s through an or­ ganization like those who built the Tangletown playground. It may be an individual like former winners James Pino, who originated the First Friday series, and Judge Richard Shaw for his part in establishing the Building Strong Families program. In every case, there's not only an immediate benefit to the community, but a longlasting effect that helps insure a brighter future for county citizens. Nominations for the award my be submitted at any time to the Coopera­ tive Extension office in the Courts & Law Building. Those who have been previously nominated, but not se­ lected, may be re-nominated for the next annual award. The actual awards vary. Over the years, they have included a stone marker at Tangletown, a plaque in the Courts and Law Building and a gavel used at First Friday meetings. Each award signifies the same thing — "Positive Action for Tomorrow." An appropriate trophy will be presented to this year's winner, who has already been selected. New Maplewood principal hired Mary Taylor of Cha-lotte has been hired as the new principal at Maple­ wood Elementary in the Maple Valley School District. She replaces Nancy Potter, who left earlier this summer to take a similar post in the Howell district. Taylor has a bachelor's degree from Aquinas College and a master's degree in educational leadership. She has been a kindergarten, first grade and bilingual teacher. This is her first ad­ ministrative job. Program slated on osteoporosis Dr. Timothy Swartz, board certified in internal medicine, and Richard Graf, a physician assistant from Hast­ ings Orthopedic Clinic, will present a free community education program, "Osteoporosis and New Treatments for Arthritis," at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at the Pennock Hospital Confer­ ence Center. Graf has practices with Drs. Lark and Merriman since 1987. Dr. Swartz is on staff at B onson Methodist Hos­ pital and Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek Health System. Graf and Swartz will discuss symp­ toms, causes and treatments of the ciseases and will give tips on healthy living that can decrease the risk for developing them. Both will be avail­ able to answer questions. Though osteoporosis and arthritis are longtime continuing and challeng­ ing medical problems, diet rehabilita­ tion and new pharmacological therapy indicates great improvements in mo­ bility and quality of life. For more information, call 948­ 3125. Medical terms course planned Pennock Hospital will offer a basic medical terminology course, begin­ ning Tuesday, Sept. 17, and running weekly through Dec. 7. The classes will meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the Pen­ nock Conference Center. Cindy Bigler, a registered nurse from Pennock, will be the instructor. The primary goal of the course is lo teach people skills to allow them to interpret medical terms through use of prefixes, suffixes and stem/root words used daily at work in a logical man­ ner. The classes can be particularly bene­ ficial to non-medical professional spe­ cialists, such as paralegals and insur­ ance associates, who require interac­ tions with the rucdical field. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required, along with payment of $60. For more information, call the Pen­ nock Hospital Education Department at 948-3125. Rep. Schauer guest at First Friday State Rep. Mark Schauer, a Demo­ crat from Battle Creek, will be the guest speaker at the next First Friday forum at noon Sept. 3 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jef­ ferson streets in Hastings. Schauer was first elected to the State Legislature in 1996 and was re-elected last November. He now serves as as­ sistant House Democratic Leader, is vice chair of the Health Policy Com­ mittee and is an alternate to the Leg­ islative Council Committee. Before he was elected to the State House, he was a Battle Creek City Commissioner. In both the state and local posts. Schauer has been an advo­ cate of safe and quality schools, job training, good wages and child care supports for working families. He also has been a supporter of neighborhood and community safety through com­ munity oriented policing, tax fairness and consumer and small business pro­ tection. Schauer has served as coordinator for the Calhoun County Human Ser­ vices Coordinating Council, executive director of the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan and as urban planner for the Calhoun County Planning Department. He holds a bachelor's degree from Albion College, master's degree in public administration from Western Michigan University, a master’s degree in political science from Michigan State University and is a Ph.D. candi­ date in political science-urban affairs at MSU. The First Friday forums, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, are held at noon on the first Friday of each month. Those at­ tending may bring their own lunches or they may purchase light fare at the hall. Charlton Park officially receives grant money State Rep. Terry Geiger and State Sen. Joanne Emmons were on hand Wednesday for the official giving of a $339,000 grant to Chartton Park by the Michigan Department of Management and Budget. The grant is to be used to expand the current museum and build a visitor's center. Geiger said the awarding of the grant to a West Michigan county shows that the state legislature is no longer using taxpayer money for tr.3 arts to primarily fund cultural institutions in southeast Michigan. Pictured in front (from left) are John Texter of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission. Barry County Commissioner Sandy James, Charlton Park Director Dr. Peter Forsberg, Geiger, and Emmons. In back (from left) are park operations manager Larry Henley, parks commission member Clyde Morgan, and park curator Sarah Feklbauer. Humor part of creating nurturing environment, BIE speaker says by Mary Warner Staff Writer After Debra Bailey graduated from col­ lege, she found herself telling a stranger who'd asked her for directions that she was having difficulty finding a teaching job. The stranger promptly offered her a job teaching in Kuwait. She accepted. Trouble was, she didn't know Kuwait was in the Middle East. "I thought it was in the Upper Peninsula,” she told local school officials and businesspeople attending the annual Business-Industry-Education Luncheon sponsored jointly by the Hastings Area School System and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Bailey's use of hurqbr and her willing­ ness to reveal her own youthful naivete il­ lustrates two of several ways by which in­ dividuals and organizations can create nur­ turing atmospheres and create processes empowering to people, a topic the business consultant addressed during her speech to those attending the luncheon last Thursday. People should have a sense of humor. Bailey maintained, and should also "model vulnerability." "When the going gets tough," she said, "you need someone who remains calm and has a sense of humor." She told the story of an airline pilot facing a dangerous land­ ing with a severely crippled aircraft who could, in spite of the gravity of the situa­ tion, still joke with air controllers about having to pick which runway on which to land. Bailey also quoted a well-known speaker who told members of the Herman Miller furniture company of Zeeland, Mich, that they should "take yourself lightly but take your work very seriously." When Bailey was diagnosed with cancer seven years ago. she said, she was afraid to share with others some of the emotions she was experiencing as a result of her illness. But someone told her she should allow her­ self to be more vulnerable. "You can be more open with this." the person told her. She did. she said, and discovered that it can be empowering to be less afraid of showing others vulnerability. Bailey, a senior workplace performance consultant with Custer Office Environments in Grand Rapids, also ad­ vised those at the meeting that "honesty and sharing" are important in creating nur­ turing, empowering environments. "What if we started being more willing to take more risks with what wc agree with and don’t agree with?" she asked. People should censor themselves less for the sake of getting along, she said. People should also be willing to be more honest about their limitations, she said. "How many times are we willing to say. 'I don't know'?" she asked. She used the ex­ ample of making a mistake while proofing copy that was later costly to correct. She made the mistake, she said, because she is not detail-oriented and proofreading is not her strong suit. She might have been better off asking someone else who was better at proofreading to look at the copy, she said. "Value what your bring and what you don’t bring" to an organization, she ad­ vised. "Realize the importance of interde­ pendence."' and call on others for their ex­ pertise when you are lacking ability in cer­ tain areas, she said. Bailey said organizations and individuals should also "recognize the shared responsi­ bility of leadership and followers.” "Were all leaders and followers in differ­ ent scenarios." she said. ' Organizations should also take time to celebrate achievements of their members, she said. At Herman Miller, she said, "we celebrated a lot.” Individuals, groups, team members — all were honored for their achievements. "Stop and be appreciative of what's going on along the way," Bailey ad­ vised. "Take time for thank-yous." However, she said, organizations should find out how best lo thank employees. One of hers, for example, decided the best form of appreciation for something she’d done well was to have the first day of deer hunt­ ing season off — with pay. Bailey also advised that organizations should make sure they arc supportive of people when they arc experiencing personal crises, such as deaths in families. Organizations should also "take time for reflection and evaluation," she said. Too many organizations operate on the "ready, fire, aim" principle, she said. However, when processes arc evaluated, they, not the individuals involved, should be singled out for criticism, she advised. "Evaluate the process, not the person." Bailey, who worked for years as a senior executive at Herman Miller, said she came to a point in her career when she wanted to take what she’s learned over the years about "what it takes to create healthy communi­ ties and organizations" and "transfer that to the greater Grand Rapids area." She is a recipient of the Aquinas College Outstanding Alumni Award as well as awards from the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce and the Grand Rapids Junior League, and was recently named one of the ”25 Most Influential Women in West Michigan" by Business Direct Weekly. The BIE meeting was the official kickoff of the new school year, which started in Hastings on Monday. Representatives of many area businesses and community or­ ganizations joined teachers and administra­ tors at the luncheon. Workplace performance consultant Debra Bailey says maintaining a sense of humor is important. Need QUALITY PRINTING? Call Us For a Quote. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 945-9554 • North M-43, Hastings �________________ ____________________________________________________ _____ The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 2 1999 - Page 3 SEWER, continued from page 1 Barry-Eaton Family Independence Agency Director Ron Decker and Barry County Transportation director Joe Bleam celebrated the beginning of a transit link between Hastings and Grand Rapids on September 1. Bus driver Bob Gaskill got up realty early tor the 6 a.m. departure. Barry Community Transit brings access to Kent Co. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A white Barry Community Transit bus pulled away from the parking lot by the fire station in Hastings at 6 a.m. on its way north to Woodland Mall. Transportation Director Joe Bleam and Barry-Eaton Family Independence Agency Director Ron Decker said they were excited with this new access to employment in the area. The service is fundee by a one year grant, which might be able to be extended. "We’ll just have to see how it goes." Bleam said. The first nder from Hastings was Frank Scofield, who was on his way to spending a day at the Grand Rapids Public Library. In Middleville, a student who just started in the nursing program at the Na­ tional Institute of Technology, boarded the bus. "My mom told me about this. I can transfer at Woodland to get to school on time." The bus traveled north of M-37 to Pat­ terson and drove past several of the indus­ tries there. Bleam and Decker will be noti­ fying employers that new bus service has begun for Barry County residents. Anyone taking an early flight from the airport can use the service as well, since the bus goes right by the airport entrance. "This will limit the problem of finding a parking space at the airport and paying for it," Decker said. By 6:45 a.m„ the bus had arrived at Woodland Mall. At the bus stop near Sears were the No. 4. 28th Street Grand Rapids Area Transit Authority (GRATA) and No. 6 Cherry Street Downtown were waiting for passengers. The bus got back to Hastings at 7:30 a.m. Bleam said, "One day a week we may give Middleville residents the ability to use this bus to go back to Hastings." Bleam is still working out the exact route, but the times of the trips have been set. Buses will leave Hastings at 6 a.m. and the return trip will leave from Wood­ land Mall at 3:15 p.m. at the bus area near the main entrance near Sears. Bleam continues to work on a possible second trip into Grand Rapids, extending service to Charlotte and expanding to more shifts if the demand for service rises. Decker and the staff at Work First will be reaching out to FLA clients to make sure thru all know that transportation is not a barrier to work. Decker also sees a possibility for resi­ dents making trips to doctors and hospitals being able to use this new transportation link. Students at Grand Rapids Community College and other schools in the area will be able to use this transportation link as well. The cost is 52 one way ($1 for senior citizens). Bleam asks that riders have exact change. For information on where the bus may stop to pick up passengers between Hast­ ings and Woodland Mall call Barry County Transit at 948-8098. Middleville LDFA considers projects by Patricia J ohm Staff Writer The Middleville Local Development Fi­ nance Authority Board met Aug. 31 to discuss future projects. Terry Bartels representing the Wade Trim Engineering company which serves as consultant to the LDFA discussed the financing plan and grant proposals which are being written. Bartels explained that the company is looking into additional grant sources which may help the village reach goals sooner. The first proposal to be submitted is to the Michigan Economic Commission which administers the Community Devel­ opment Block Grants. This grant is possible because Bradford White has projected hiring an additional 50 employees this year. This request for $565,000 will serve to improve drainage with extensive storm sewer construction Also part of this grant is a reconfiguring of the intersection of Main and Grand Rapids Streets. The second proposal will be for a MDOT Category A grant for the rebuilding and resurfacing of Main, Grand Rapids and perhaps Washington Streets. Wade Trim will continue to work with the LDFA and the village to create plans. The first revenue from the tax capture will be received this fall. The next meeting of the LDFA board is tentatively scheduled for October 19 at the village hall. TRIBE, continued from page 1 "It’s been an on-going thing. It seems we were clerically forgotten in the 1800s." Since then, he said, "each generation tried to get recognition. This is the generation that got it. It’s been a long nrocess." The tribe had to "prove we're Indians" to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, he said. The latest effort "started in 1991 and it’s taken until now to finally get through the process." The band is comprised of some 150 members, some of whom live in Barry County, he said. Tribal headquarters is on 142nd Avenue in Dorr. Shagonaby said treaty records of the tribe indicate that it was living on Gun Lake in the early 1800s. He said the tribe was part of the Three Fires Confederacy made up of the Potawatami, Chippewa and Ottawa tribes. The band is named after one of its chiefs, Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish, who was a general of the Three-Fires Confederacy, Shagonaby said. Roughly translated, the name means "Here I am, a powerful bird to be feared," Shagonaby said. The new designation allows the tribe to "have a government to government relationship with the United States," he said. It "gives us our cultural and political identity back." Balkema Inc., American Testing and Engineering Corp., and Erhardt Construction Co. The settlement would require Progressive Engineering to purchase and install one or more boilers at the SBCSWA sewage treatment plant. The boilers would heat up sewage in holding tanks to a sufficient level to keep alive bacteria required to break the sewage down and make it safe to release into the environment without causing pollution and contamination of groundwater. The plant has had problems keeping the sewage warm enough to keep the bacteria alive, and has been cited by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality numerous times for violating the total amount of ammonia, nitrate and nitrite (usually referred to as "total inorganic nitrogen") that can legally be released into the environment. The sewage plant is operating without a current permit from the DEQ. The lawsuit, filed in 1997 by Barry County, the Barry County Board of Public Works, and the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Waler Authority, contends that "known defects" in the system have "substantially impaired the value and operations of the system" and will result in substantia] expense by the plaintiffs to remedy or mitigate the defects. The Greater Wall Lake Association was later allowed to join the lawsuit after demanding the right to do so in a suit filed in Barry County Circuit Court. The association wanted to be a part of the suit, lake association board member Barbara Cichy said at that time, because the association believed that the three county entities pressing the suit were not representing the interests of citizens who use the sewer. According to John Hosier, a member of the lake association, there are several reasons why the sewer rates should not be increased or the debt retirement decreased. Hosier said there is a question as to whether figures given to the financial consultant who recommended the increases to the sewer authority. Thomas Traciak of ACI Finance in Mason, have been inflated by new money coming into the system from bonds sold to pay for the Fair Lake extension of the sewer system, which will serve 95 homes. If that is the case. Hosier said, figures the finance consultant used to indicate the debt retirement fund is healthy and could sustain a reduction in monthly debt retirement fees paid by system users arc not accurately reflecting the actual money needed to make semi-annual payments on the $14.5 million worty of bonds sold to pay for the original system. (The Fair Lake money has to be used to pay off the Fair Lake bonds, not put in the debt retirement account of the original system.) Also. Hosier said, an April. 1998 debt retirement cash needs assessment by the sewer authority assumes that sewer connection fees of $332,410 per year will be able to be collected to help make the bond payments. Hosier said that means some 60 new users of the system a year and between 700 and 800 new users total will have to be obtained in order for the sewer authority to have the cash to pay the bonds. Hosier said there may not be enough new customers of the system to justify assuming a future healthy debt retirement fund. Also, he said, if problems with the existing system are not fixed, the new users, along with current users, may be forced to pay the escalating costs of repairing the faulty system and fixing environmental damage done because of the system's defects. Figures the financial consultant used to recommend a reduction in the debt retirement fees depend on 20 new direct connections and 10 indirect connects a year. Don Row, manager of the SWBCSWA, said that obtaining enough new customers should not be a problem. "We typically run about 10 to 20 new customers a year." The building of new homes and businesses account for some new hookups, he said, and some customers have been required to hook up to the sewer system if their septic tanks fail. Also, he said, people who are "environmentally conscious" have hooked up even if they're too far away from sewer lines to be legally required to hook up. Hosier and others also oppose the rate increase, he said, because money coming into the sewer authority has not been separated into specific accounts so that a proper accounting can be made of what money has been collected for debt retirement, operating and maintaining the plant, connection fees, and repair of the faulty system. In a letter to Hosier, Barry County Administrator Michael Brown said there is no separate operating and maintenance account for the sewer system for the years 1991 through 1999. Hosier said the contract establishing the sewer authority requires that separate accounts be maintained for 1) operations and maintenance expenditures and collections, 2) debt retirement collections and payments, and 3) renewal, replacement and improvement costs. Hosier said he and others opposing the rate increase want to have a "full fiscal accounting” of sewer authority revenues and expenditures since 1991. They would like the sewer authority's books looked at by state authorities, including the Michigan Department of Treasury's finance division and the Michigan State Police Forensic Accounting Department. They would also like to see better accounting procedures set up for the future. Hosier also said the rate increase is not paying for natural increases in the cost of operating the plant, but instead are being required to pay for repairs that have already been done and may have to be done to the faulty system. "The system users shouldn't have to pay for problems (arising) because of the defective sewer system,” he said. In his opinion, he said, those costs instead should be paid for by those who built the system. "There should have been a (separate) accounting from day one," he said, of the costs that have already been incurred to fix the troubled system. Some repairs have already been done to the plant. Row said, including new devices to more closely monitor the temperature of the sewage and new covers for the two sewage holding tanks at the plant, the latter of which were purchased to keep the sewage warm enough to allow the bacteria to work. But Hosier said an independent engineering study paid for by the lake association indicates many more repairs may be necessary in the future, including replacement of the holding tank covers for some $200,000 and the building of another holding tank, at an estimated cost of $959,000. In addition. Hosier said, the lake association's engineering report states that a total of $275,000 would be required to purchase a boiler, pumps and heat exchangers so the sewage could be heated. Hosier said at least one member of the sewer authority board, a township official, has indicated that the settlement will only require Progressive to spend $100,000 on a boiler, etc. No figure of what Progressive will be required to pay for the boiler is actually contained in a copy of the settlement agreement obtained by members of the lake association. System users may also have to pay for problems that have occurred and continue to occur outside of the sewage plant, including breakages in pipes because they weren't buried underneath the frost line and breakages because the pipes may not be able to withstand the pressure of surrounding earth under a certain depth. These breakages have required the replacement of pipes, and the cleanup of spillages. Those opposing the settlement agreement and rate increase have documented a number of spillages that have involved the dumping of raw sewage onto the ground and into nearby waterways. Acicording toa letter from the Department of Environmental Quality to the sewer authority dated Dec. 18, 1996, a pipe was severed on Sunset Point in Plainwell and "a large volume of sewage" was spilled. The sewage flowed to a nearby mobile home, which it "surrounded," and "was close to overflowing into Pine Lake." In other records held by the authority and obtained by lake association members, spills sent sewage into the storm sewer to Fine Lake, an "unnamed tributary of Augusta Creek" and Wall Lake. Lake association members said concerns with the possible impact of such spills on people's health sent them to the BarryEaton District Health Department, which in turn ordered the sewer authority to contact the health department when spills occur so those who may be in danger from the raw sewage could be warned. Hosier said original contracts required the pipes to be buried at least 5.5 feet deep, but some pipes were not buried that deep. Because the pipes arc above the frost line, the sewage in them is cooling or even freezing, which according lo Hosier is part of the reason why the sewage, once it arrives at the treatment plant, is too cold to be broken down by bacteria. Row said the contention of the contractors who buried the pipes is that a high waler table prevented them from burying the pipes according to contractual specifications. Hosier said if contractors hit water while burying pipes at Fair Lake, they will pump the water out and install the pipes at the proper depth. It has not been discovered at this point just how many of the 42 miles of sewer pipes originally installed were not buried deep enough. Hosier said, or may have to be dug up and re-buried at a greater depth. He and others are very worried about the possibility that those who arc connected to the system will have to pay for reburying the pipe and cleaning up environmental damage done by the spillages. Such spillages could possibly even leave system users open to having to pay legal fees if people harmed by such spillages sue the sewer authority. The lawsuit settlement agreement contains no provision whereby any of the engineers or contractors have to fix the pipe situation or pay for environmental damage done because of spills, the latter due to too-shallow pipes. According to Don Row, most maintenance and repair problems of the system have occurred on Wall Lake and Pine Lake, where a more complex "grinder" system has a tendency to break down more frequently than a "step" system which is used on other lakes serviced by the SBCSWA. The "grinders" are little holding tanks located on each property serviced by the sewer which grind up the sewage. Piping within the tanks can and does break. Row said. He is using a different type of piping in part of the grinders being installed at Fair Lake, which should be hardier and less likely to break, he said. "Because of the nature of the system, you're going to have breakdowns," he said. "Step" systems hold sewage in large tanks which are periodically pumped out and dumped on fields, according to one Wall Lake resident. Hosier said the settlement agreement does not I) require enough money from Progressive for repairs, 2) doesn't specifically name the amount Progressive should pay or indicate whether the company aqm#lly has to pqy fofthctW boiler, 3) lets off the hook the other defendants in the suit, 4) and doesn't make the contractors or engineers pay for the problem with the pipes and resultant environmental damage. Also, he said, "we're going to be the only people in the state of Michigan who are going to have to heat their poop." Also in the settlement agreement. Hosier said, the defendants that would be dropped would not be liable for any of the plaintiffs' costs incurred by pressing the suit. Those costs have been considerable. Hosier said, including attorney fees, payment of thousands of dollars by the Wall Lake Association for its own attorney and an independent engineering study, costs incurred by the county for an engineering SEWER An Ol IR-Land participant places ~sticKy wall* notes at front of room during a training exercise in a workshop presented by Jan Hartough tor members taking leadership roles in various action groups. OUR-Land group working on goal by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer OUR-Land Committee members are working on a general one-year schedule to implement a goal to raise awareness of Barry County residents about issues criti­ cal to their future. The OUR-Land name is an acronym for Our Ultimate Resource- Land. Four action groups were formed around the general areas of open space preserva­ tion, planning and zoning, infrastructure, and surface and groundwater protection. Newly elected leaders in these action groups were offered leadership training Aug. 26, facilitated by Jan Hartough of the MSU Cooperative Extension office. Train­ ing focused on leadership styles, and ap­ proaches for facilitating consensus building and group planning in the stages from process to action. Methods were suggested for identifying the general consensus on an issue where many people may stand somewhere in the middle ground on the area. People interested in being involved in the OUR-Land Committee and/or would like to be part of a particular action group may call 945-9866. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 2. 1999 LETTERS FROM OUR READERS... Fall leaf pickup changes costly to taxpayers To the editor: This letter is written to express my disap­ proval of the changes in the fall leaf pickup, which was recently approved by council vote. The following comments hopefully will explain my concerns. First, while the city will pay the crews already in place to do this work, regardless of the work they do, the council has elected to spend an additional SI 1,000 to make this change This is taxpayer money that did not need to be expended. Second, in approving this change, the city has increased the burden on the taxpayer by requiring the homeowner to purchase the special bags for the leaves to be placed in. Council members may cal! it whatever they wish, but this is nothing more than an addi­ tional tax for the homeowners of the city of Hastings. This is simply another burden placed, especially on the elderly and retired people living on fixed incomes. Hoekstra’s audience hand-picked To the editor: Oh my! Representative Hoekstra was on an agricultural tour of the district! Funny thing about his tour. He stated that "His tour was more than just a listening tour like First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton's in New York." He says that his audiences were not hand-picked. How ridiculous a statement was that? Did he randomly pick Rob-Lcn Farm, owned by Commissioner Robert Wenger and his sons, well known Republicans of this district? Did Republican Mark Englerth just happen to stop by for coffee? Come now. Mr. Hoekstra, do you think we arc that naive to believe you arc ran­ domly picking people to talk to in this dis­ trict? Not! It is really OK. because both sides play that game, but please don’t try playing inno­ cent with. “We the people." It doesn’t work. By the way. your “give the rich a tax break” bill will be vetoed by President Clin­ ton. The surplus is supposed to come from the social security fund - it docs not belong to the rich’ Blanche Munjoy Rutland Township Scriptures should be in the news To the editor: Recently. I read in the “Letters From Our Readers" section a request to “hear from someone else in the Banner,’’ so I’m writing for the first time. I would like to applaud your paper for including letters that deal with more than our day-to-day happenings - “our eating and drinking, marrying and giving in mar­ riage," letters that remind us to think beyond ourselves and beyond today. Arc there more important '‘timely con­ cerns" than “Why am I here?” and “Where will I be tomorrow?" "Does God exist?’ and "Is there absolute truth-right and wrong?" Statistics reveal that most of us believe there is a God, but faith/belief in God means more than just accepting historical Biblical data as facts; is also means yielding to and obeying truth (without picking and choos­ ing conveniently). Wc can accept God as Lord, or not. Wc have all been endowed with reasoning capability, choice, and accountability. Arc wc concerned with our plans and preparations for our two-wcck vacations, but not for our final, eternal “vacation?" Perhaps “the Scriptures” should be our “Headline News?" Vickie (Sarver) Hoffman. Hastings Tragic story full of speculation To the editor: After reading your Aug. 26 article regard­ ing the tragic death of Laci Washbum, I have a few questions for the editor of this paper. Why did you feel it was necessary to pub­ lish the unproven speculations regarding her accident? Don’t you realize how hurtful this thust be to her family and friends9 1 knew this young lady only slightly, and have no idea if there was any alcohol or pot in her system, or what her driving habits were. But it would seem that in a very diffi­ cult time like this. Lao's loved ones could have been spared the additional grief of having to defend her if you had just used a little discretion. Were you just using her as an example to show other teens what can happen in such a situation? If so. wouldn't it have been appropriate to obtain her parents’ permis­ sion before printing the details? The fact that the family couldn’t be reached for com­ ment should have been your clue that they would have preferred as little publicity as possible. Do religious letters fill space? Dear editor: Do you print the long fundamentalist ramblings in “Letters to the Editor” because you don’t get enough other letters to fill the space. I think this special interest religious pedagogy is out of place here. I hope you’ll make room for concerns of civic interest by printing religious letters on the page with worship service listings and obituaries. Henry H. James, Plainwell HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Just because you add “reportedly," “sus­ pected" or “possible" to every statement doesn't make it right. Next time, please consider showing some compassion. Sparc the surviving family members the pain of having casual acquaintances, classmates, co-workers, etc. informed of the specula­ tions and rumors regarding their tragedy. Julie McGowan, Freeport Third, in speaking of the elderly and retired. I am appalled by comments made by someone the night of the council vote. The comment made was that those people who arc infirmed, too old, or otherwise may be unable to bag their leaves for whatever physical reasons (such as those with aller­ gies). can simply hire someone to do it for them. So, not only docs that person have to pay for bags, they also end up penalized by having to pay more for someone else to do the work. This shows a total lack of regard, or concern, for the needs and welfare of these taxpayers, some who may have lived in this community and supported it all their lives. Fourth, while this may seem like a small or trivial matter, it is simply an addition on the cost of services from city government. When wc moved here in 1996. our property taxes were increased by about 42 percent. While 1 realize this was because of the price wc paid for the hoy*? when it went on the market, it is nevertheless an increase in annual cost for us. In addition, a few months after we arrived, the sewer rate was doubled. This is again an increase in annual cost to us. Now. it is the city’s desire for us to pay for who knows how many special bags to place our leaves in. Along with requiring more work bagging leaves, it is again, another increase in annual cost to us. And let no one ever be deceived, property taxes go up every year. You will argue that the rate doesn’t go up, but all governments see to it that the inflation rate is covered in its annual adjustment of property taxes. What will come next? What city services will the council decide to shift the cost of to the homeowners who arc already paying plenty of property taxes, sewer rates, etc.? I’m sure there arc dozen of things someone can come up with. Every time the city forces taxpayers to pay more, it isn’t just that one item. The city is adding the cost on top of all other costs the taxpayer is forced to pay for governmental services. I would like to believe the City Council has all the home owning taxpayers’ best interests in mind, instead of how to penalize them by requiring more taxes or fees for city services already paid for in property taxes. If you desire the leaves placed in bags, so be it, but do not require an additional cost I from us. Also, the city should see to it that those who need help dfijng this work gets it with no added cost.' ' --------------------------------------------------- Barry Q. Cushman, Hastings ... » ■ Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The .equirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. 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Let’s adequately fund roads To the editor: Michigan's motorists arc seeing dramatic improvements in their county and munici­ pal road systems. This has been made possible by the 1997 gas tax increase passed by the Michigan Legislature. However, the Michigan Department of Transportation recently pro­ posed to fund roads based on traffic volume only. This would shift more money to the state highway system and leave little rev­ enue for local roads, streets and bridges causing local citizens to once again open up their wallets. This proposal was recently presented to the Public Act 51 Study Com­ mittee as they evaluate Michigan's trans­ portation system. If more funds are shifted to the state, local road agencies won't have the funds to maintain the roads our local businesses and industries depend on. This would be detri­ mental to our local economy. The MDOT proposed that local governments raise rev­ enue for the roads through local fuel taxes and local vehicle registration fees. These recommendations would be difficult to administer and raise insufficient replace­ ment revenues. That may mean the only alternative to fund local roads would be property tax increases. We don’t agree with putting any of these burdens on our citizens. Counties and municipalities do agree that road use should be one of the factors in determining road funding. But it should not be the only factor. In fact, it is dangerous to equate use with volume of traffic. Simply determining the distribution of funds by the volume of traffic on a road will leave many roads significantly underfund­ ed. These local roads transport our children to school, are heavily used by Michigan's agricultural industry, and are necessary for local police, fine and ambulance services. The traffic that uses our state highway sys­ tem gains access to that system by local roads. The fact is, Michigan has more road needs than we have funds to cover. Howev­ er. while wc arc responsible for over 90 per­ cent of the roads in Michigan, counties and municipalities are willing to continue work­ ing with the current distribution of Michi­ gan's transportation funds - 39.1 percent to the state; 21.8 to municipalities; and 39.1 to counties. All roads arc important. Hopefully local road agencies will continue to receive the funds we need to serve the motorists who live and work in our communities. Barry County Road Commission Chivalry isn’t dead To the editor: While watching the “Summerfest” parade with my mother, who just recently turned 85. we had a very pleasant experi­ ence. A young man who had brought a chair to the parade, so he could watch it in comfort, gave it to my mother. Wc later found out he is from Hastings and his name is Mark Johnson. This person is just one of the many who make Hastings one of the “Best 100 small towns in Amer­ ica." Mark was such a gentleman; we really appreciated it. Janice L. Atanay Delton U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Or­ angeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representa­ tives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district rep­ resentative. 42 W. 10th St, Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (Irving, Cartton. Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. • Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Repre­ sentatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek district office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Alan Knapp President’s comment li.ie: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terrv Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Hastings Banner, Inc. 1351 N M-43 Hwy Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (816) 945-9554 Frsdaric Jacobs V>ce President Stephan Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EdSor) Elame Gilbert (Assistant Edrtorl Shelly Sufser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Friday Bam to 5 30 p m . Saturday 8 30 am • Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Beverly Kuieck, Caledonia: Paator Doug Center, Woodland: Jin Veldman, Ha-tiaga: ■Yes, I believe the Bible and take it litendly. When we went wts a the Tetoos. they found fossils on lop of the mountains. If you believe the flood story, that is easy to explain. Evolution is only another theory " •If the question implies the introduction of creationism as ■ theory, then yes. Michigan should do the same. When evolution is taught ia public education as the only theory ofcreation, we are doing a disservice to voung people." ■Absolutely. Because t! scientific acts are totally against evolution. Even tl most know ledgeable scientists are beginning t< we need to find another alternative." lent Harris. -ilton principal: Sharon Fau«t, Homoraisa, Fla. Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year tn adjoining counties S29 OC per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to. PO Bom B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 « U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Wash­ ington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. Public Opinion Classified ads accepted Monday through B! Know Your Legislators: A Division oT J-Ad Graphics Inc John Jacobs President Joycs Ryan Treasurer ■w A volunteer program for those who care. Call 1-MS-77-Yeatii for more information on how you can help. Or check out the web site. www.arryonintolt.com •I don't local decision making. Each community should have the ability to give input on curridulum direction through their district school board. 1 would not be in favor of a state mandate on this topic " it should be �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 2. 1999 - Page 5 LETTERS...from our readers Financial FOCUS Crash death story needed compassion by...Mofk D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. Spouse retiring before you? You and your spouse probably share many of the same drcams for retirement. You may want to start a small business to­ gether. or travel around the world, or just re­ lax with your family at your vacation home. To achieve your retirement goals, you will need to do some comprehensive planning. And one of the things you may need to plan for is the possibility of one spouse retiring before the other. If it seems likely that one of you will re­ tire several years before the other, consider taking the following steps: Make needed changes to your portfolios. Of course, you and your spouse will own some investments in common. But you may also want to maintain separate portfo­ lios, with each one containing different types of investments. This will result in greater overall diversification — always an advantage to investors. If you're going to retire at different ages, then you might need to adjust your individ­ ual investment portfolios accordingly. For example, if you arc the older spouse, or at least the one who is going to retire sooner, you may want to shift some of your assets from growth Mocks to fixed-income secun­ ties. However, given the fact that you may spend 20 lo 30 years in retirement, you will want to maintain some elements of growth in your portfolio; otherwise, you risk losing purchasing power to inflation. On the other hand, the younger spouse will have more working years left, and can better aftbrd to take a bit more risk in ex­ change for potentially higher returns. Decide when you 'll take your retirement plan distributions If you have a 401(k) or other retirement plan where you work, you will probably have several options for col­ lecting the money when you retire. If your spouse is still working, you may not need to tap your retirement funds right away. Instead, you could keep your money in your em­ ployer^ plan, if allowed. Or. if you’re eligi­ ble. you could roll the funds over to an IRA. If your spouse has-already retired, you may have a greater income need, so you might want to start taking your distribution as coverage. If your spouse retires before you. and he or she carried the health care cover­ age through work, you'll need to assume this responsibility. And if you’re the spouse who’s still working, you should consider purchasing disability insurance to protect your income. Plan ahead — and take action By taking the appropriate steps, you can ensure a smooth transition period between the times that you and your spouse retire. So. get started soon. One day. you’ll be glad you planned ahead. - STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. 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Update your health care and disability To the editor: The editors of the Hastings Banner need to use a little compassion. Last week on the back page of the Banner were pictures of a deceased teenage girl and her mangled car. The article was written in such a way that it seemed that the purpose was lo fulfill the wants of the gore-seeking readers and to “make an example” of an average teenage girl. It seems obvious to me that the editors have never lived through an experience nearly as traumatic as the LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RAM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janet L Hasman a married woman aiid Charles Hasman het husband (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus of Kalamazoo. Inc . Mortgagee, dated Feb­ ruary 9. 1996. and recorded on February 15. 1996 in Liber 651. on Page 838. Berry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to NationsBanc Ma'oage Corpora­ tion. Assignee by an assignment dated Septem­ ber 2. 1996, which was recorded on November 18. 1996, m Uber 678. on Page 565. Barry County Records, on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND THIRTY AND 97/100 dollars ($64,030 97). including interest at 7 500% Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wit be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at puufcc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p m . on October 14. 1999 Said oremtses are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Beginning at a point 66 Rods and 8 1/2 4eet East of Quarter Post between Section 5 and 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence South 30 Rods, thence East 4 Rods and 8 feet, thence North 30 Rods, thence West in the center of High­ way 4 Rods less L2 foot to the place of beginning al in Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe Dated September 2. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Troft A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counsetots 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *990607303 (9/30 Hawks Washbums. Imagine getting a telephone call that one of your closest loved ones is in the critical care unit at Spectrum Hospital. Imagine pacing hallways and not being able to eat. Imagine standing beside someone you love, who doesn’t talk, who doesn’t move, some­ one with tubes running everywhere and monitors that don’t stop beeping. Imagine that there is nothing you can do. Imagine talking to doctors with no answers. Imagine spending long nights in the waiting rooms, praying that the nurses will wake you up and say “she's awake.” Imagine sitting in a small room and listen­ ing to the doctors say “we’re not seeing any improvement” or “she’s not going to make it* Ten months ago 1 lived the experience you just imagined. A man ran a stop sign and 1 spent the last hours of my best friends life with her, at Spectrum Hospital. I can promise that at no point did any family members feel obligated to contact the Hastings Banner in order to make a comment for the press I’m sure the parents of that teenage girl weren’t concerned about making a statement either. I can tell you that it rips your heart out to see your best friend’s picture printed with her obituary. But. I can’t tell you how bad it must of have hurt the parents of that girl to sec the picture of their daughter^ twisted car plastered on the back page of the paper. I just wonder if the family and friends of that girl had already seen the car or if they were emotionally prepared to sec the car before the Banner decided to force that pic­ ture in everyone’s faces. The editors need to question (in regards to accidental deaths) what details and pic­ tures really need to be printed. Amy Haight. Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby green that the Barry County Ptanrang/Zonmg Commission wd conduct a pubic hearing on September 27.1999 al 730 p m n the Communrty Room. Courts & Law Buddng at 220 W Court St. Hastings. Ml The toSowmg Secttons ot the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, wfl bo considered tor amendment ORD. NO: A-3-99 OPEN SPACE COMMUNITIES ADD: ARTICLE III Section 3.1 - Definition* by the proteebon ot substantial open apace is established as the prenaty site devetopmert consideration ot which too clustering or grouping ot dwoSing units and/or tots upon a sms* portton ot too site ■ s fundamental ADD: ARTICLE IV Section 4.46 * Open Space Communitie* A Purpose • The purpose of thre section is to otter an aNematrve to tredteonel subdvtstons tor the purpose ot assur­ ing the preservation ot substantial open space and other natural resources, slowing innovation and ItexXxtey r *RL-2" zoning dtttncts providing the toeowmg regulations are mot opment and shal not be changed to another use 2. An Open Specs Community shal contam a minimum of 2 lots Pull Time Quality CHARGE NURSE Position is responsible for directing all qual­ ity Assurance on plant floor, procedures and all other matters relating to quality. Top candidate should be organized, effi­ cient, have a high school diploma, experience working in a manufacturing environment with two years in a quality position, and good people skills. Excellent salary and benefits. Apply to Michigan Magnetics, Inc.; 203 W. Third Street; Vermontville, Ml 49096. We are currently accepting applications for Charge Nurses. Shifts available are 12 hours and 8 hours. We offer wages based on experience, along with excellent benefits, includ­ ing health snd/or dental insurance. Commitment lo our res­ idents is a must, and experience with LTC is a plus! Turn in your completed application along with resume to the attention of Jackie Sparks. RN. Director of Nursing, or call her for further information at 616-945-2407 ext. 444. 1 A preliminary design, also referred to as a yield plan, aro+tert with the exnhng zoning requre- 2 The yield plan w* reviewed by the Plarewig Director to ratormme the number of lots that could bo Health Department to deterrmne sue suttabOty lor noma construction Department cQiornapple gManor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058 DIETARY PRODUCTION MANAGER EOE STREET NAME SIGNS 1 911 EMERGENCY 2 Home Address Signs > REQUIRED BY NEW 2 3 barry County ordinance —J *19.95 ea - 2 or more *17.95 ea. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs "Any Name’ Pvt Rd Signs >1 Experienced Production Manager to supervise food service in a 138 bed county-owned SNF Will func­ tion as co-department head along with Clinical Dietary Manager (R D ). Must have at least 2 years experience in long term care, and a working knowl­ edge of all aspects of production, including staffing. Excellent wages, fringes and working conditions. Please send resume along with salary history in con­ fidence to: Administrator, 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. MI 49058. EOE cQibrnapple cfrlanor TcwTj C/5 Action Signs 0 2 (across from E.W. Bliss) 1011 E. State St.. Hastings C/5 (616) MS-8618 «M 868-577-7446 b ) Clusler areas shall be mua»y and pf/i+cah«separated horn one another and roadways by open space butters c) Cluster areas the* be designed to avtx. a suburban subdrvtson appearance d) The mmtmum tot size aha* be 32.LSu square teet 1 SmaSer tots may te considered m developments served by pubic sewer or Commurwy Septic Systems 5 RegUatory Ftextxtety - To encourage nextotey ana creativity consistent wNh the objectives ot toe open space community concept, the Planreng Commsston may grant spedhc deviations from the dmenstonal retire marts and pnvate road standards set forth in the zorwig ordinance. Any dmenswnai deviation shaH be approved through a finding by the Planning Commission that the deviation meets the purpose of the Open 7 Al development plans submitted to me Ptanreng Commaswn shal meet me conditions sot forth m Section 8 Review Standards ,____ a) The Planning Commtsston may approve a pretonnary site plan review A! that time, a prefcmmary zon­ ing approval than be recommended ____ b) Anal approval shal be gnren only after the Wtowmg agenoes have reviewed and approved the pten 1 ) Barry-Eaton Health Department 2) Barry County Drer Cornmisnoner 3) The Department ot Envronmental QuaMy (DEO) 4 ) Road Cornrrussion (X Apphcabte) Artide III. Sect©n 3 1 • *20 - Country Subdnnstons Artide VI. Section 6.13 - B 4 (•) 1 -11 • Country Subdrvtstons Articte VI. Sectton 6 13 • C 4 Delete 'Except rt County Subdrvtstons * Artcte VI. Section 6 18 - B 3 (k) 1 • 11 - R-LS Country Subdnnstons Artide VI. Section 6 18 ■ C 4 - Delete -Except m a R-LS Country Subdvtswn • PRIVATE DRIVE SIGNS Rewr.te • Artide IV. Section 4 13- Development Plans HELP US HELP OTHERS .Attend our nursing assistant class in air condition­ ing and secure your health care career for the future. The residents here always appreciate new faces and friendships, as well as caring, gentle hands and hearts. The next class will be held September 15th through the 30th. Starting wage is $8.11 per hour with excellent benefits available. CTass is not held on the weekends. Apply for this opportunity in person before September 9th. 1999. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, MI 49058 B) Approvals o&ta-ned by olher agencies, mdudmg the Bany-Eaton Health Department, Barry Carty Road Commission Barry County Dram Commissioner. Department at EnvxonmentaJ QuaMy. I appfccable C ) Fetal Site Plan Approval by Planning Commission Basement Wat Repair by Wat Anchor New Window Wets the address tested below or taxed to 616-948-4820 Ragnttng The purposed amendment ot toe Berry County Zoning Ordmance is avadabte tor pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W State St Hastings, Mcfagsn 49058. between too hours of8amto5pm (dosed between 12-1 p m ) Monday thru Fnday Please caS toe Barry County Plennmg Othce at 948-4830 tor further for­ mation 1-800-237-2379 MRf SYSTEM OF SOUTWST MOON. IC EOE S10 Orymt *. • Kokvnoroo Mcngon 4W01 * 345-2900 MXXHd conua IM County « Biny 6y wrung or ert IM lofcwmg McMa Brown County AOmnarwr. 220 W Slate Street. Hesnnj, Ucngen 49058 (0101 940-4091 Oettw S Smnh. Berry County Clem �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 2. 1999 John E. Eggleston FREEPORT - John E. Eggleston, age 66, of Freeport, passed away Saturday, August 28, 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom on May 9, 1933 in Grand Rapids, the son of Carl E. and Laura M. (Hall) Eggleston. Mr. Eggleston was raised in Grand Rapids and graduated from Godwin Heights. He was married to Rita Eggleston on September 18, 1954. She preceded him in death on November 2, 1993. Mr. Eggleston then was married lo Sherry Edwards on July 15, 1994 in Hastings. He was employed at General Car & Truck Leasing and retired May 1997. He also drove truck for Holwerda Florist in Byron Center and Oven Fresh Bakery io Grand Rapids. Mr. Eggleston was a member of F.O.E. in Baltic Creek. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. He enjoyed the outdoors with a special fondness for fishing. Mr. Eggleston was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Laura Eggleston, three sisters; ar»J his first wife, Rita Eggleston. He is survived by his wife. Sherry Eggleston; three daughters, Christine (Raymond) Lilley, Christena Eggleston. & Amy Eggles'.on all of Freeport; three sons, John (Sheila) Eggleston Jr., Carl (Becky) Eggleston both of Charlotte, Ralph Eggleston of New Jersey; twelve grandchildren; one sister, Ohnalee (Paul) Bioem of Wayland; one brother, Bill (Alice) Eggleston of Lake Michigan; father and mother-in-law, Ralph (Tena) Boyer of Paw Paw; sister-in-law, Jo (Jim) Boyett of Gobles; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Wednesday morning, September 1, 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chape), Middleville. Reverend Father David E. LeBlanc officiated. Interment took place in Freeport Cemetery in Freeport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the family to help with burial expenses. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHLRCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 am.; Sunday School 11 00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prav-er Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a m.. Worship 1100 a.m.. Evening Service at 6 00 p.m.. Wednesday P-ayer Bible 7 00pm HASTINGS * ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Haslingi. Mich Jamn A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a m . classes for all ages Morning W'orship 10:45 a m Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbow sor J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WEI COME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Mi 49058. Pastur Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Ser­ vian; Sunday. 9.00 I B Rev Ken Vaught. 1100 a m.. Rev Cart Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m. for all ages. 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 8 00 p.m.; BIBLE STUDY. Sunday. 5:00 p.m; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 am.; freewill of­ fering. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ s Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Ftmtrif the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus, 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. - Bible Classes -for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p m. Youth meet­ ing with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224; 6 30 p m - Bible Study for all EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the HbrldWide Anglican Communion 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014. Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Sunday Worship Services - 8 am. and 10 a m Christian Education 10 am; Nursery Available at 10 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship 11 a.m.; PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NA2LARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9 45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11 00 am. Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 am. Confession Saturday 4OO-43Opm ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHLRCH Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pasto' A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHL RCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, PaMor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 am., 9:55 a.m. and 11 20 a.m. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m., Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services Bnng the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 a.m to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a m.. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m Morning Worship. Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Warriors (grades K5th), serving evening meals to War­ riors. ’6:00 p.m ; Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 7:00 p.m Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided). ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058. St. Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Moreing prayer Sundays 11:00 am. 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Sunday School for all ages. 9 30 a.m.. Morning Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm . Awana. Sr. & Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ tice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men. Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at 11-00 am HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m; Thursday Bible Study 7 pm. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children It min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9.30 a m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6 00 p m. Youth meet­ ings, Junior-Senior High COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 a m Traditional; 10:15 ar,». Sun­ day School; 11:15 am. Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church. Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights • Praise Services 7;3O p.m For more information call the church office. Thisinfbnnatiof^or^wonthi^^e^ices^^pro^^ vidcd by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER ami REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - iUstinp BOSLEY PHARMACY Prevcnpoom" 118 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd i Irumg*. Michigan BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a.m . Worship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackcrman. Pastor. Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos tn the home. Free Bible Co-rcvpondencc Course. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Slate Rd. and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail, Associ­ ate Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sun­ day - 9:45 am. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. Kid’s quizzing; 6 00 p.m Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day, 6:30 p m.. Kid’s Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday. 9:00 a m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further informa­ tion call the church office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone (616) 945-9414. Sunday, Sept 5 8: 00 & 10-00 am. - Worship (no Sunday School). Thursday. Sept 2 - 4.00 pm Children^ Choir. 4 45 Youth Ensemble; 7:00 Adult Choir. Saturday. Sept. 4 - 8:00 p.m. NA. Tuesday. Sept. 7-7 p.m. Shepherd Comm ; 7:30 OA HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe, Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ rector of Music. Organist. Church ph^te: (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 am SUNDAY - We will re­ sume our Fall Schedule 9 30 a m - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth are based on grade level. Three classes - Goodwill, Genesis and In His Steps - are taught for adults. 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11:00 am. - Worship Services - childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade. Look for our CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE coming towards the end of Septem­ ber* Dates and times will be avail­ able soon FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHLRCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G. Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. Sept 2 - 6 45 p.m. Praise Team. 7:00 p.m Sun­ day School Teachers meeting, din­ ing room. Sunday. Sept. 5 - 9:00 a.m Traditional Worship Service; 9: 20 a.m Children’s Worship; 10.00 a m Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room; 10.30 a.m. Contem­ porary Worship Service outside in the parking lot, weather permitting; 10.50 am. Children’s Worship The 9: 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 Nursery is pro­ vided dunng both Services Mon­ day. Sept 6 - Labor Day - Church Office is closed. Tuesday. Sept. 7 10: 00 a.m. Staff meets for prayer. Noah's Ark Visitation Wednesday. Sept 8 - I 30 p.m Circle «4 at Marcele Bradley's; 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Leslie C. Lockwood Vercile R. “Verse” LaDere HASTINGS - Mr. Vcrcile R. "Vase" LaDere, age 75, of Hastings, passed away Friday, August 27, 1999 al Thomapple Manor. Mr. LaDere was bom on December 14, 1923 in Mancelona Village, Michigan, the son of Napolcan & Effie (Mozealous) LaDere. He was raised in the Mancelona area, and attended schools there, graduating in 1941 from Mancelona High School where he was also an outstanding athlete. He attended the United Aircraft Training School in Witchita, Kansas. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theater. Mr. LaDere married Shirley E. Locke on September 30, 1950. He was employed as a tool lathe machinist for Hastings E.W. Bliss Company, retiring from there in March 1986. He had previously worked as a wheelsman on the car ferries for the Grand Trunk Railway Company for several years. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, & Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was an avid outdoorsman. enjoying fishing & hunting. Mr. LaDere was preceded in death by his parents; brothers «fc sisters. Mr. LaDere is Survived by his wife, Shirley; five sons, Lewis LaDere of Bellingham, Washington, Gerald LaDere, Kenneth LaDere, Dale LaDere all of Hastings, and Scott LaDere of Wayland; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister, Ella Jean VanAtta of Ludington. The Rile of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, September 1. 1999 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Burial was at Hastings Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Charles A, Fritl^ | MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Charles A. Frith, age 68, formerly of Nashville, passed away Saturday, August 21, 1999 at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. He was bom July 19. 1931, in Sunfield Township, the son of Edward Dean and Laura (Potter) Frith. He attended the Vermontville Elementary Schools and graduated front Nashville High School in 1949. Frith enlisted in the United Slates Navy on September 8, 1950 and retired in 1973 with the rank of chief warrant officer. He went on to attend Memphis State University where he received Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Millington, Tennessee Masonic Lodge. Millington York Rite Bodies, Memphis Scottish Rite 32nd degree, anu the Al Chymia Shrine Temple. • He is survived by his wife, Nonna (Snyder) Frith; sons, Arthur (Teresa) Frith of Fort Sheridan. Illinois, and Darryl (Lisa) Frith of Knoxville, Tennessee; four brothers, Herbert (Phyllis) Frith and Leon (Bernice) Frith of Nashville. John (Shirley) Frith of Redford, Michigan, & Kenneth (Marilyn) Frith of Vermontville; two sisters, Caroline (Frith) Berry of Charlotte, and Naomi Frith of Milan. Michigan; sister-in-law, Phyllis Frith of Nashville; brother-in-law, Arthur C. Drake II of Vermontville; step-daughter, Vickie Morgan of Jonesboro. Arkansas; step-son. Shan Mosbey of Caraway. Arkansas; nine grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery on September 7, 1999 with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis. Tennessee. Donald G. Miller, Sr. ] Gladys D. Eaton HASTINGS - Gladys D. Eaton, age 90, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, August 26, 1999 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Eaton was bom on May 17, 1909 at Owosso, Michigan, the daughter of John and Deborah (Rogers) Newhardt. She was raised in Arkansas and Michigan City, Indiana and attended schools there. Mrs. Eaton was married to Waller A. “Pete” Eaton on June 30, 1930 and he passed away November 7,1981. She had lived all her married life in Hastings. Mrs. Eaton was a hairdresser in the former Fox Barber Shop in Hastings for several years. She formerly attended the First United Methodist Church, was an active member in the Barry County Conservation. Rod & Gun Club for many years, former Den Mother for the scouts, enjoyed cooking, knitting and ceramics. Mrs. Eaton was also preceded in death by her parents; son, John A. Eaton in 1993; brother, Marvin Heller, and granddaughter, Amy Eaton. She is survived by a son, David W. Eaton of Medford, Oregon; daughter-in­ law, Maggie Eaton of Hastings; 2 granddaughters, Marsha (Bart) James of Rocky Mount, North Carolina; Laura Green of Nashville; 4 great granddaughters, Rachel; Jessica; Michaela & Casey; Special friends. Pal & Hany Leckrone, Dorothy & Larry Conklin of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Graveside Service was held on Tuesday, August 31, 1999 at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor Memory Walk Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. FREEPORT - Mr. Donald G. Miller, Sr., age 73, of Freeport, passed away Thursday, August 26, 1999 at his residence. Mr. Miller was bom on March 19, 1926 in Pocomokc City, Maryland, the son of Frank & Leia (Miller) Miller. He was raised in the Freeport area, and attended Freeport schools. Mr. Miller was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He married Doris E. Normington on Decembers, 1958. Mr. Miller was engaged in fanning and carpentry work all his working life. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, and especially enjoyed visiting with a host of friends at the local coffee shop. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his parents; brother. Frank Miller, Jr.; sisters, Martha Tyler, Marion Dipp, Helen Galbreth and Catherine Miller. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Doris; three sons. Donald G. (Sharon) Miller, Jr. of Middleville, Darwin (Annette) Miller of Freeport, and David Miller of Freeport; two daughters, Diane (Darrell) Hartman of Delton, and Sue (Jeff) Beggs of Alto; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth, Abbie. Samantha, Douglas, Travis, Austin and Zachary; two brothers, Robert Miller of Hastings, and Hob Miller of Woodland; two sisters, Elsie Hermenet oi Hastings, and Ester Miller of Grand Rapids; aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews. Graveside Services were held on Monday, August 30, 1999 at the Freeport Cemetery. Reverend Bradley P. Kalajainen officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. More obituaries on pg. 17 HASTINGS - Leslie C. Lockwood, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, August 25. 1999 at Thomapple manor in Hastings. He was bom August 27. 1910 in Massillon, Ohio, the son of Eugene and Mabel (Shilling) Lockwood. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1928. Mr. Lockwood served in the United States Army from 1943-1945. He married Clarie Hendershot on August 30. 1937. He worked for the United Stales Post Office for 27 years and retired in 1972. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Mr. Lockwood was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. He was preceded in death by one brother. Hinun Lockwood. Mr. Lockwood is survived by his wife, Claire Lockwood of Hastings; daughter. Mary (Lany) Larkin of Hastings; and granddaughter, Katy Larkin of Hastings. Funeral Services were held on Saturday. August 28. 1999 at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross. Maynard Stone MIDDLEVILLE - Maynard Stone, age 86, of Middleville, passed away Saturday, August 28, 1999 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Mr. Slone is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Stone; one son. Bud (Katy) Stone of Freeport; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter. Chcrie Stone. Graveside Services for Mr. Stone were held Tuesday morning. August 31.1999 at 11:00 a.m. for family and friends at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Reverend F. L. “Red" Faber officiated. Interment was in Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor (Memory Lane Walk) Hastings. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Robert V. Brown FREEPORT - Mr. Robert V. Brown, of Freeport, passed away Saturday, August 28, 1999 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans in Grand Rapids. Mr. Brown was bom on February’ 4, 1920 in Danville, Alabama, the son of James & Ruby (Looney) Brown. He was raised in the Decatur, Alabama area, and attended schools there. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. Mr. Brown moved lo Battle Creek in the early 1940’s, and has lived in the Freeport/Hastings area for the past several years. Mr. Brown married Joyce J. (Belcher) (Send) Brittingham on December 17, 1977. Mr. Brown’s employment included: AB Stove Company and Post Cereal in Battle Creek, he owned and operated gasoline service stations in Battle Creek and Hastings, he was service manager for the Dodge Center in Battle Creek and Wolverine Dodge in Jackson, and while living in California he was employed by Convir Aircraft Company, he also sold cars for several dealerships. He was a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge and a former member of the Elks, he was a former member of Riverside Country Club in Battle Creek and in the 1950’s & 19^0‘s was involved in race car driving. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents; step-son, Frederick Send; one brother & two sisters. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Joyce; three sons, Robert Brown of Jackson, Richard Brown of Battle Creek, and Joe Brown of Battle Creek; four daughters, Diana Taylor of Battle Creek, Cathy Younglove of Battle Creek. Bobbi Brown of Tomah, Wisconsin, and Laurie Bachelder of Tucson, Arizona; one step­ son. Eric Send of Middleville; three step­ daughters, Vivian Weidman of Middleville, Terrena Gregg of Middleville, and Jeannine Robinson of Freeport; 26 grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and sister, Ruby Wilcox of New Hope, Arkansas. Respecting his wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be in Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 2. 1999 - Page 7 c>ocIaI News Gogginses to mark golden anniversary Bourdo family has five generations The five generations of the Bourdo fam­ ily include (standing) great grandma Irene Bourdo. grandfather, Dennis Bourdo; (sit­ ting) great great grandma. Gladys Burpee Miller, mom, Jenifer and daughter Alcxsis Browne. In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary ot Fran and Man Ellen Goggins, their chil­ dren and grandchildren are hosting an open house on Sunday. Sept. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. It will be held at their home. 1235 Norway Dr.. Hastings. Fran Goggins and Man El.cn Kelly were married on Sept. 3 1949. They have six children and eight grandchildren. No gifts, please. • LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cart Frandsen and Amy Frandsen. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Commonpoint Mortgage. Mongag-e dated October 1. 1997. and recorded on October 14. 1997. Document 1002748. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ConbMortgage Corpora­ tion. Assignee by an assignment dated October 1. 1997 which was recorded on June 11. 1998. Document 1013376 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot SEVENTY-NINE THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 69/100 dollars (S79 422 69) including interest at 12 810% per annum Under the oower ot sate contained tn said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wt« be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 p m on October 14. 1999 , Sad premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS Barry County, Mchigan and are described as Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North Range 10 West, described as com­ mencing 528 7 feet South and 453 7 feet East ot the Northwest corner of said Section 21. thence East 528 9 feel thence South 397 5 feet to the center of highway whence South 88 degrees 50 mtnut'*s West 350 9 feet thence South 70 de­ grees 19 minutes West 189 1 feet to the center of the highway thence North 468 3 feet more or less to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated. September 2. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trot! PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #990506137 Tigers (9/30) William Azkoul P.C. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by John Edwin Jay Holden and Katherine L Holden, husband and wife, of 14950 Waubascon. BeVevue. Michigan 49021 and Bona Corporation, a corporal on or­ ganized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eas’wm. S E . Grand Raptes Mchigan 49507 dated June 12. 1997 and recorded on July 9. 1997. in Liber 701. Page 310 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum ol Twenty Three Thousand five Hundred Ninety Eight Dollars and Forty Eight Cents ($23,598 48) and no suit or proceedings at law having been in­ stituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute m such case made and provided, on September 9. 1999 at 1 00pm the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Building 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michi­ gan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mort­ gage. together with the legal fees and charges of th sate including attorneys fees allowed by law, the premises tn said mortgage located in Barry County. Michigan and whch are desenbed as fol­ lows A parcel of land tn the South 1/2 of the South­ east 1/4 of Section 26. Town 1 North. Range 8 West desenbed as commencing at the South­ east comer of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. thence North 100 feet for place of beginning, thence North 200 feet thence West 120 feet, thence South 200 feet, thence East 120 feet to the place of beginning which has an address of 14950 Waubascon. Bellevue Michigan 49021 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with MCL 600 3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the dale of such sate Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern S E Grand Rapids Ml 49507 DATED Augusta 1999 Drafted by Wtfkam M Azkoul (P4O071) Attorney tor Mortgagee 161 Clawa K W Ste 111-A Grand Raptos Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 (9/2) Glady Miller celebrates 93rd Gladys Burpee Miller celebrated her 93rd birthday in Florida on March 7th. She has resided in the Delton area since she married Harold D Burpee in 1926. He prcccdcded her in death. Gladys is a retired bus driver from the Delton schools. She had eight children, two daughters have also preceded her in death. She married Joe Miller when she was 80 years old and they spend the winters in Hol­ lywood. Fla. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage mack by KEVIN J LONGHURST and KERIE LONGHURST. Husband and wife to BRIDGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION, a Mchigan Corporation. 1580 E Beltlme SE. Suite 102. Grand Rapids. Ml 49506. dated February 27. 1998, and recorded with the Barry County Regis­ ter of Deeds on March 6.1998. in document num­ ber 1008499 Said mortgage was assigned to LIFE BANK. 4110 Tigris Way. Riverside. CA 92503, by an assignment dated March 9. 1998 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on February 12, 1999 in document num­ ber 1025127 By reason of such default the un­ dersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest, at the rate of 9 673% adjustable per annum on said mortgage the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE and 09/100 DOL­ LARS ($97,971.09) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue ol the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided m said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses. inch ding attorney s fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sate of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the high­ est bidder at the County Courthouse tn Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings on Thursday. September 23. 1999. at 1OO p m . local time Pursuant to Public Ad No 104, Public Ads of 1971 (MSA 27A3244X3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sate unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period sha’I be 30 days from the date of such sale The premises covered by said mortgage is sit­ uated in the Township of Rutland. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more fully described as LOT 43 FAIRVIEW ESTATES NO 2. AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS ON PAGE 8 LIFE BANK Assignee of Mortgagee Dated August 12. 1999 James W Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue. N W Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (9/9) lake Odessa N€UUS St. Edward s Church is now using a new enlarged parking lot. The previous lot was replaced totally and the two drives were eliminated. A wider single drive from M-50 15 now in use. The new lot is wider and deeper to accommodate crowds at church and also at the Family Center. The center is rented for large groups which may also use the parking lol north of the new building. The first fall meeting for the 32nd year of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be Thursday. Sept. 9. The speaker will be Lawrence Hecker of Hastings with his history of Thomapple Lake. The August Bugles went out to 200 mem­ bers. libraries and other historical societies. The meeting will be at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. Labor Day comes on Monday, Sept. 6. Meetings normally on the first Monday of any month arc likely postponed a day or a week. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, Sept. 11 at I p.m. at the Depot'Muscum. Speaker for the day will be Wilma Ackerson whose topic will be history of the Lyons area. Lyons once was considered as a location for the Michi­ gan State Capitol. It is older than Lansing. Because of its location on the Grand River, it has a history going back to the fur traders, the pole boats which transported goods up and down the river, and later manufacturing caskets. The deadline for applications for the 1999 First Families is on Sept. 15. Nine members thus far this year have proved their ancestry was in Ionia County by 1880. This is the season for tent worms. One method of riding the trees of these seasonal pests is to use a sturdy stick, wrap the end of it in fabric of any vintage, douse the cloth with flammable liquid such as kerosene or lighter fluid and light it. The resulting flames usually kill the worms. Peaches arc still on the market and now tomatoes are being advertised by roadside vendors. Guests by the dozens attended the Sun­ day 60th anniversary of Les and Virginia Yonkers. A refreshment table was in the garage and there were tables under a big red and white striped tent on the lawn. Mount­ ed photos showed highlights of the honored couple's lives with scenes from Lakewood Community Choral Society, Les mounting the ball atop the dome of the Depot, build­ ing of Swifty's PLACE and more. Guests came from Sunfield, Woodland, and nearby locales. Barbara Ko^ila and husband from nfmois attended. ' ’ Central United Methodist church will revert to its fall schedule Sunday, Sept. 12, with classes at 9:10 a.m. followed by wor­ ship services at 10:30. Choir practice begins on Sept. 8. The Bruce Gariock family of Big Rapids and the Michael Morsc family of Richland spent Saturday at Carlton Center with their sister and other family members for an endof-summcr picnic. Members of Ionia County MARSP have received their fall newsletter with dates for the local chapter meeting on Sept. 16 and the Area 15 meeting on Sept. 23 at the Grand Ledge Opera House. Entry blanks for the later session led by state officers is in the Vanguard. Reservations for the Sept. 16 meeting arc to be phoned to 374-8420. New retirees arc entitled to a free lunch at their first meeting. This is the annual “Meet the Superintendent” meeting. Lakewood retirees will be meeting their own super since Gunnard Johnson is new in the dis­ trict. < Guests of Mrs. Esther Hay of First Street on the weekend were her granddaughter and family from Green Bay, Wise. They stayed at a cottage while in town and enjoyed a visit to the library. They report that Marlin and Marilyn Habecker arc now in Illinois where Marlin is selling for an agribusiness. Beth, of Wisconsin, is a niece of Marilyn. The Sentinel carried an obituary last week for Maynard McDiarmid, 65, of Lake Odessa who had been bom on Woodland in 1934 and died at the Ionia hospital on Aug. 13 His parents were Hale and Gertrude (Cox) McDiarmid. He is survived by his daughters. Melinda Peiffer of Florida and Matjorie (Les) Benson and sons Mike Siegel and Mark Siegel, a brother Gary (Peggy) McDiarmid and other relatives. No services were held. The Cook Funeral Home of Ionia handled the arrangements. The Llamas are coming to MSU. The Pavilion on Friday. Saturday and Sunday will hold workshops, a llama show and sale along with fine art vendors on the last two days. There will be events like showman­ ship. obstacle, costume, halter, cart and pack classes. The pavilion is at Mt. Hope Road and Farm Lane. Admission and park­ ing are free. The GR Press reported the death of Orlo Hostetler. 81, of South Carolina. Among his survivors arc brothers James of Woodland. Lawrence of Freeport and Howard of Hast­ ings; sisters. Barbara Ketchum of Mason and Edwina Burgess of Jackson. He also has a wife. Jean, and two sons. Odessa Township recently appropriated funds for gravel for the west drive of Lake­ side Cemetery. Once the gravel was applied to the downsi ope at the far west boundary past the vaults, barricades have been placed on lane four, which had a steep dropoff and at the upper end of the drive at lane five. Another barricade is at the base of the hill to prevent any traffic. Trees have been trimmed so necessary vehicles could tra­ verse the strip safely There were originally lanes for one. two and three, but the evergreen trees have grown in diameter to make anything wider than a bicycle impossible. Well, maybe a golf cart could go between the rows of trees. Because of changes in contour of the land for Cemetery Road, the ends of the first three drives have no place to go. For many years now. the DAL-MAC bicycle tour founded by state official Dick Allen of Ithaca has made the trip from Lansing to the Mackinac Bndgc each time just before Labor Day so the bikers could walk the bridge with thousands of others. The bikers take county and state roads and avoid the freeways. On Wednesday, the Per­ rinton VFW Post expected to feed about 1,000 bikers. In Carson City the Lions Club also was to host a group. They would be heading north next. Max and Arietta Hamilton of Fremont and their Costa Rican granddaughter. Jimis daughter, attended the Yonkers anniversary Sunday and also visited their friends Ruth and Marvin Shanks. Both Ruth and Max grew up at Pickford. The men were in the school systems together at Pickford and Lake Odessa. On Sunday morning. Shanks' daughter. Marsha Hacker, was guest soloist at Central UM Church. Woodland groups welcome visitors and old residents for the annual Labor Day Homecoming with meals, games, parade and more for the entire weekend. Saturday has the afternoon parade and the Lions’ Club chicken barbecue. An ice cream social at the church, ball games and more fill the time. Mrs. Pete (Veda) Keefe of Portland, Ore., spent the weekend with her family in Grand Rapids. Monday en route io the Lansing air­ port she and her friend who was driving stopped in Lake Odessa to visit Les and Vir­ ginia Yonkers. Both Pete and Veda arc land­ scape engineers. She is dealing with plants for Zone 8 and 9 on the west coast, w hich is quite a contrast to mid-Michigan's Zones 4 and 5. Alfred Vcrmilyca of Holt was in town Monday to attend the auction sale at the home of the late Walter Russell, his brother­ in-law. The Vcrmilyeas formerly lived on Lakeview Drive. Mrs. Louis Russell and daughters of Greenville also attended. They loo arc relatives. Then the Monday Gazette from Carson City had a front page story with color pho­ to about Walter Russell’s presentation flag waving on the Avenue of Flags at Fort Custer National Cemetery. The quarter mile drive is lined on both sides with flags, all of which have beer, used first for funerals of veterans. The flags fly from spring to fall. It was Walt’s wish that his flag be used in this manner and asked his elder brother to make the arrangements. The Gazette story also carried a service time photo of Walt in his younger days. He enlisted in the Navy at a young age and made the service his career. Fort Custer is the fifth largest national cemetery in this country. It covers 171 acres and is open to visitors during daylight hours Several burials arc held each day with 30 minutes allotted to each. Local vol­ unteer veterans handle all the flags w ith the honor guards consisting of a different set each day. This group also handles firing the 21 gun salute. Walt was in charge of his squadrons paint shop. He was cited for excellence in his duties and for submitting a safety idea for the improvement of the firefighting sys­ tem in the paint shop. He enlisted before he was 18 and was discharged in 1964, where­ upon he came to Lake Odessa to live with his brother. Baker Carroll and wife Martha who had a downtown shop. He later mar­ ried Matjorie Vcrmilyca and they had 25 years of marriage before her death. He had his second career as a custodian at Lake­ wood Schools. LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the renditions of a mortgage made by Leslie D Powers. Husband and Cheryl Powers, his wife, to Allsl ite Mortgage and Finance Corporation mortgagee, dated M§y 16. 1995 and recorded May 31. 1995 id Titter 631. Page 526 Barry County Records said mort­ gage is now held by Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee by assignment dated May 22. 1995 and recorded on May 31. 1995 in Uber 631. Page 534. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Eight and 77/100 Dollars ($86,368 77) including interest at the rate of 12.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p m on October 14. 1999 The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Lot 18, Yankee Springs Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 ' of Plats, Page 90. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate Dated June 2. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney tor Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee, as Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248)643-4464 File No 189 0181 Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting August 20,1999 - 4:00 p.m. Call to order and Pledge to the Flag Adams. Woods. Forster. Tonkin. Albert and 1 citizen present Approved James McManus as Dangerous Building Ordinance Officer getting estimates tor fence at park, transfer of ownership on tot xi Cedar Creek Cemetery; Resolution 99-13 Special Assessment Procedure; Resolution 99-14 Reim­ bursements »or Mileage. Food. Lodging and other expenses expenses for Fall District Meeting of MTA; asking Sewer Authority Board to reconsider an amendment made to Sewer Ordinance Adjournment at 4 47 pm Sylvia W Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (9/2) Planning a Garage Sale? Plan to advertise it in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday. Call us at 945-9554. i .Over L ^Penence! Detail Shop Full Auto Detailing Service Bring your vehicle in for a thorough cleaning ~ inside & out! Pick-up & Delivery Available Located at... Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Ave. Hastings • 948-8000 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 2. 1999 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRYCE D BECKETT AND CHARLA D BECKETT. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS to LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee dated November 13. 1998. and recorded on July 13, 1999. in Document 11015871 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due hereof the sum of two hundred sixty four tfiousand five hundred eighteen and 28/100 Dollars ($264 518 28) including interest at 9 990% per adjustable rate rider Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings, Ml at 1 00pm on September 23. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. BARRY County Michigan and are described as LOT 1 OF NEAR LANE ESTATES PLATE f * ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6. OF PLATS. PAGE 7 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale DATED August 19. 1999 LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mort­ gagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremam & Associates PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (9-9) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting August 11,1999 - 7:00 p.m. Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Hause. Palmer. Hansford. Walters. Munjoy, McKenna. Edwards and eight (8) guests Minutes of the regular meeting held on July 14. 1999 approved Treasurers report received and placed on file PCI Butlding/Eledncal Permits report received and placed on Me Zoning Administrator report received and placed on file Motion to appoint Kathy Hansford to Zoning Board of Appeals Motion to appoint Margaret Coleman to Zoning Board of Appeals Motion to appoint Owen Jones to Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion to appoint Trustee Martin Wallers to Planning and Zoning Commission Moton to approve $500 00 to have Rutland Charter Township included in Barry County Chamber of Commerce Brochure Motion to receive Ordinance No 71 Moton to receive Ordinance No 72 Rescind motion to receive Ordinance No 72 and refer back to Planning Commission for further consid­ eration Moton to approve Budget Adjustments in the amount of $1965 33 Motion to pay vouchers and payroll vouchers. Adjournment at 7 45 p.m. Respectfully submined Rotan McKenna Clerk Attested to by. Robert M Edwards Supervisor (9/2) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL bt USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth P Belles and Karen A Belles husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Amenquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated February 24. 1999. and recorded on March 11, 1999 as Document No. 1026364. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 04/100 dollars ($72,512 04). including interest at 9 000's per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage writ be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the ory County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m. on September 30. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Secton 11. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan, thence North 762 feet; thence West 244 feet, thence North 371 feet; thence East 244 feet; thence South 371 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale ot such sale, unless determined abandoned i accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated August 19. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. 248-593-1304 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #990708355 Falcons (9/16) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Protoete File No. 99-225-97-tE Estate of TERRI LOU JOHNSON. Deceased Social Security No 381-56-3486 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the foOowmg The decedent, whose last known address was 15340 ELM STREET. PRAIRIEVILLE. Ml (ted 11/22/98 An instrument dated August 3. 1989 and Codi­ cil dated September 17.1996, has been admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. DEBORAH JOHNSON. 521 BRYANT. KALAMAZOO. Ml 49001. or to both the independent persona! representative and the Barry County Probate Court, Hastings. Michigan 49058 w hin 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notke is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distnbuted to the per­ sons entitled to it ROBERT P MILIA (P17732) 3001 WEST BIG BEVER. STE. 704 TROY. Ml 48064 (248) 643-6500 (9/2) Dear Daughter: I heard from several readers who agreed with you. They all said the boys should be told the circumstances of their mother’s death because it could pre­ vent them from going down the same road. Children of alcoholics often become alco­ holics themselves because of a genetic component. Knowing the truth would serve as both a dire warning and an effective de­ terrent. Ann landers Violence rules Dear Ann Landers: 1 am writing in re­ sponse to the letter from the 15-ycar-old whose younger cousin grabbed his scat when the boy got up to answer the phone. When the boy retumcd.thc cousin refused to get up. and the older boy forcibly re­ mm ed him from the chair. Afterwards, the older boys uncle said. “If I ever sec you picking on my son again. I will stomp a mud hole in your back." . I agree that the cousin should ha\c moved when the bo> returned to the room, but I am shocked that you blamed the older boy for getting physical. The moment the ousin said,”Movc your meat, lose your scat." his father should have spoken up and told his son to get up and give the chair back. And what about that father’s attitude? What was he teaching his son when he threatened the older boy? That whole ugly scene could have been avoided if the cousin had given up the scat the minute the older boy returncilor if the uncle had told his son to stop mouthing off and move his butt. No wonder kids today grow up and commit ht.nous crimes. Their parents aren’t teaching them right from wrong, fairness or respect for the feelings of others. - Critical in Cape Cod. Dear Cape Cod: You arc right, and I thank you for saying it so well. A great many readers were outraged by the uncle’s failure to insist that the boy be given his scat back, and his violent threat to “stomp a mud hole" in the boy’s back was totally uncalled for. That kind of intimidating tac­ tic is inexcusable and reprehensible. Dad rage Dear Ann Landers: “Patrick" and I have been married for seven years. At first, things were wonderful, but after the birth of our second child five years ago. Patrick be­ gan having violent fits of rage. Patrick never hits us, but he becomes ex­ tremely angry over trivial things, such as the children going to bed 15 minutes late. When he loses it, he yells at the top of his lungs and swears a blue streak. These “moods” can last anywhere from one day to a week. When he snaps out of it. he apolo­ gizes and says he knows he needs help, but he never docs anything about it. I love Patrick and would never consider divorce. He is a wonderful father when his mood is normal. I don’t know anyone with this problem, and I need some help. - Un­ able to Cope in Indiana. Dear Indiana: It sounds as if Patrick^ rages could be more than a temper problem. Perhaps he should be on medication. Please talk to your doctor about this. Also, some joint counseling could help. Good luck. Tell the truth Dear Ann Landers: The letter abnut telling a 9-ycar-old child that he was con­ ceived through artificial insemination hit home. According to the fertility expert you quoted, the parents should indeed tell the child about his parenthood. Well. I’m not so sure your “expert” is right about this. My good friend “Donald” helped his sis­ ter-in-law get pregnant because his brother was impotent. His brother agreed lo this agreement. The child, however, was con­ ceived through sexual intercourse, not arti­ ficial insemination. That child is now an adult, and Donald wonders if his son will ever know who his birth father is. Donald has a wife and chil­ dren of his own, and they are unaware of this “gift”. 1 can only think how devastating the truth would be to the child, his parents, my friend and his family. In a situation like this, do you still think the child should be told? - Lof Angeles. Dear Los Angeles: Yes, I do. The true de­ tails of the impregnation, however, need not be spelled out. ItY nobody's business. Truth warns Dear Ann Landers: I am writing in re­ gard to, “A Perplexed Father in Boston,” whose wife was killed in an automobile ac­ cident. He is now wondering if he should tell their two sons, ages 12 and 16, that their mother was driving drink. You said the chil­ dren need not be told about it, and added, “It's tragic enough that the woman lost her life." What would be truly tragic is if these young men did not know about the circum­ stances surrounding their mother’s death. I am a 19-year-old with a recovering al­ coholic mother and a crack-addicted father. Because of what my parents are, 1 have be­ come the person I am today. I have a full­ time job in an attorney's office, attend col­ lege, make good grades and am an active member in my church. I believe, however, that my greatest accomplishment is the fact that I have never taken a drink or used a drug. I have made my life the way it is be­ cause I have seen first-hand the destruction that drugs and alcohol can cause. These young men have the right to know how their mother died, and they should be told because, just maybe, it could keep them from making the same mistake. Would their mother want them to know all the facts surrounding her death if it would save their lives? I think the answer is, “Yes." - A Caring Daughter in Fla. Now Open The Walk-in Clinic at Pennock Hospital M-F 5 - 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11a.m.-4 p.m. 0 HmM kn. AnMit lit Diy on Truck OlMkal-VWonOMW O 401K Crodt Union 000000000000 For Experienced Drivers For Graduate Students Bud Meyer Truck Lines Refrigerated Hauling ££ m-m-an Look Around x/ Avoid waits in emergency for a minor illness or injur/, yet the Emergency Department, with a board certified physician, is nearby just in case! No ‘doctor’ Dear Ann Landers: What is the proper use of an honorary degree? A couple of years ago, a pastor in our community re­ ceived an honorary degree from a small college. He now uses the title "Dr.” beside his name in the Sunday bulletin, as well as on the notices posted in front of the church. I always thought an honorary degree was just that - an honor conferred to show re­ spect to an individual, but not to be used in the same way as an earned doctorate. What is your take on this? - Just Wondering in Hemet, Calif. Dear Wondering: I have 33 honorary de­ grees framed and shamelessly displayed on my library wall.but 1 have never referred to myself as “Dr. Landers.” I feel that using an honorary title would be a bit fraudulent. However, 1 always enjoyed the commence­ ment services where degrees were con­ ferred because the speakers were invariably far more distinguished than I, and I was honored to be in their presence. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. {Licenses Scott Dillon Owen, Hastings and Christi­ na Marie Miller, Kentwood. Gordon Richard Sible, Jr., Woodland and Katherine Lou Rausch, Woodland. Jeffrey H. Cross, Hastings and Angela Marie Guzniczak, Hastings. Phyllip Lynn Young, Hamilton and Sher­ ri Lee Baker, Wayland. Timothy Arthur Gorman, Vermontville and Melinda Ellis Whitaker, Nashville. Joseph C. Salois, Middleville and Tonya Lorcc Morrow, Middleville. Mike Nash Critzcr, Wayland and Carrie Lynn Service, Hastings. ,EGAL OTICE S1.000 Sign-On Bonus For Eip. Company Drivers Quick, Modest Cost, No Appointment, Prompt Treatment Do reconcile Dear Ann Landers: 1 can never thank you enough for printing your annual Rec­ onciliation Day column. I had not seen or spoken to my son and his wife for several years, even though wc live in the same town. I had always thought "maybe” or “some day." but “some day" never came and “maybe" never happened. The day that column appeared, it woke me up to the fact that the estrangement was also my fault. 1 wrote to my son that evening and apologized for anything I had said or done that might have hurt him. The end of the story will please you. I’m sure. With tears, hugs and kisses, my son came back to me, and my heart is happier than it has been in a very long time. Thank you for giving me such a beautiful gift. - A Mother in La Crosse, Wis. Dear La Crosse: Letters such as yours make my day. I am glad to know that my column provided the inspiration for your forgiving and loving gesture. PROTECT YOUR GROUND NOTICe OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Robart A. TromMn and AmocIMm, P.C. it ■ <M>t collector end we are attanaXIng to col­ lect a debt and any intormatlon obtained will ba used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GER­ ALD E WALLACE AND SELMA J WALLACE. HUSBAND AND WIFE TO EQUICREDIT COR­ PORATION OF Ml. Mortgagee, dated November 3,1994. and recorded on November 22. 1994. in Uber 619. on page 488. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment to BANK OF AMERICA ILLINOIS. TRUSTEE U/A DATED 12/1/94, by an assignment dated Novem­ ber 4,1994. and recorded on February 16.1995. in Uber 625. on page 48. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of thirty nine thousand nine hundred seventy three and 71/100 Dollars ($39,973.71), including interest at 12 050% per annum Under the power of sate contained n said mortgaged and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 GO p.m. on September 9. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan and are described ^LOT 1209 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VIL­ Located adjacent to the Emergency Department 1009 West Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058 j (616) 948-3360 LAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF The redemption penod shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate DATED August 5. 1999 BANK OF AMERICAN ILLINOIS. TRUSTEE U/A DATED 12/1/94 Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Oto Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (9/2) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September ? 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... The Brenice Wilcox story By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The follow ing story first appeared in the Sun and News, Middleville. Aug. 22. 1985, in Down Memory Lane by Norma Vcldcrman. Brenice Pierce Wilcox was bom the daughter of Fred and Addie Cook Pierce, while the family was living in California. From her interview with Brenice Pierce Wilcox Norma Veldcrman writes: “Brenice s father, Fred Pierce and moth­ er Addie Cook Pierce, grew up in Climax, (Mich.). The Cooks later moved to Califor­ nia. When Fred was ?0 and Addie 23, they were married in California, returning to Michigan to set up housekeeping near Cli­ max. “Brenice stated that it was an old family story that when five Pierce brothers came to Michigan to homestead, after looking about and arriving finally in the Climax area, one brother said ‘After going through all the land from the cast coast, this area was the Climax of everything they’d seen, hence the name of Climax* “Brc.iice also told about the heavy woods and some prairies that were there, so when the farmers turned their cattle out, having no fences, they could bell the ‘Boss’ cow so at milking time they could locate them. Every family learned to tell their cowbell^ tone from the neighbors’ cowbells. It was often the task of the children in the family to locate the cows and return them home for milking time. “While living in Climax, Addie Pierce Cook got homesick for her family. She and the three children took the train to Califor­ nia. Brenice was bom in California with her grandmother serving as the midwife. She was seven months old before her father had enough money for them to come back to Michigan. “When Brenice was 7. her father pur­ chased a 40 acre farm near what is now Chief Noonday and Pect\ Road, Section No. 18. Rutland Township. He later pur­ chased a second 40 acres increasing the size of the farm to 80 acres. The family lived on this farm for 12 years. By now there were five children in the Pierce family, Floyd, Metta. Alma, Brenice, and Zclma. “The Pierce children attended the Whit­ more School on Section No. 17. Some teachers whom Brenice remembered were Nora E. Rinkes, Mac Cairns. Edna Coles, Ella Hills, Doris Macklin, Ella Lathrop, and Emily Edger. Fred Pierce served on the Whilcmorc School Board from 1903 through 1905 as director. "Edna Cook Butler, sister of Addie Cook Pierce, and her family came from Califor­ nia and spent the winter near the Pierce family, renting the Luther farm on Section No. 19, Rutland Township. Later, the Butler family moved into Irving Township, renting the Pratt farm cast of the village on Irving road. Fred Pierce rented the John Campbell farm on shares. “This farm was next door to the Pratt farm. These farms were on Section No. 32 right on the township line. Fred still worked his own farm in Rutland township. He rent­ ed the farm in Irving so that the two sisters, Addie and Edna could live near each other. “This year Brenice attended Irving School. She remembers teacher Maude Tccplc. whose parents lived on a farm on what is now known as McCann Road and M-37 on Section No. 6. Rutland Township. "The Butler family returned to California and the Pierce family moved back to the farm in Rutland Township. "During the years the Pierce children were grow ing up children were expected to work along with the parents to help cam the living. Bovs were often kept out of school during the fall and spring sessions to help with the planting and harvest. Girls often got more schooling than boys, but they too had to help with farm chores. “Church. Grange meetings and the Farm­ ers Picnics and school programs were the social events. Neighborhood work sessions, such as barn raising, threshing, silo filling were shared and were often quite social Lyle D. and Brenice V. Pierce Wilcox. The Irving School in 1906-1907. Alma Pierce and Floyd Pierce attended Irving School that year. The year was Maude Teeple. occasions also, with large meals being the order of the day. Because nearly everyone was in similar situation, they didn’t feel poor. They were rich in their families and friends. “Brenice had a bad case of measles dur­ ing the eighth grade and could not take the eighth grade examination in Hastings. [This examination was required and had to be passed before a student could enter high school.] “Brenice worked for other people in their homes after the eighth grade. One couple she remembers working for was Ada and Omar Shaw. They were putting up a new bam on their farm on Section No. 6. Rut­ land Township. Mrs. Shaw was not well and they had a large crew for raising of the bam. This required a lot of cooking, serving food and cleaning up after the meals. “Brenice V. Pierce married Lyle D. Wilcox at her parents* home- in Battle Creek. They lived for atime in the Battle Creek area before moving to Irving in 1927. buying the Joe Springer house on McCann road in Irving Township. “Richard, the next to the youngest son, was 2. They now had six children, Helen Wilcox, Aleta Wilcox, Iris Wilcox, Roy Wilcox, Richard Wilcox and Frederick Wilcox, who was bom 12 years after Richard, the last of the seven children. “When Brenice wis talking about her life Irving she recalled one incident. This was the kindness of James Nagle, Ben Nagel’s father. Lyle was working away from home during the depression, coming home on the weekends. Springers changed the due date of the house payment ahead, saying that she would have to pay it or get out. Somehow James Nagel found out about it. He went to Middleville and drew out the money and gave it to Brenice so she could make the payment, knowing that Lyle would take care of it when be came home. “Helen Wilcox (Lake) graduated from Irving School, took her eighth grade exam­ ination at Barry County Courthouse. She started going to Middleville school when they had just consolidated (around 1930­ 1931), riding the first school buses to school. “They had a woman bus driver then. Mary Rosenburg. The driver had to buy their own buses then and maintain them themselves. "Richard started school in Iriving. The family then moved to Hastings as Lyle was working for the Barry County Road Com­ mission. They rented various homes in Hastings. When the youngest child, Fred, was 6, they purchased a farm on Center Road. Hastings Township Section No. 23, where they lived for 49 years. The children then attended school m Hastings. “Lyle and Brenice celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 8. 1981. Lyle Wilcox, who was bom on March 26. 1892. The Pierce Farmhouse at the intersection ot Chief Noonday and Peet s Road. Section No 18 Rutland Township Fred Pierce, Addie Cook Pierce and three ot their five children “Brenice recalled the sturdy handmade desks which they had at the Whitmore School. When the Pierce family moved to that area, there were only four children going to the school, Minnie Whitwright. Kate Healey, Ambroc Guernsey and Belle Page. “All of the Pierce children had to help out at home. The boys had to help their dad outdoors. The girls helped out in the house. Brenice remembered getting the cows up from the pasture for milking, filling the wood box and bringing in water from the pump outdoors. Everybody had to pitch in, regardless of age to make things work out. **Thc neighbors exchanged work with each other The Andlcr girls. Rosie. Adler and Ata Andlcr. helped the Pierce girls with com planting. “Brenice ended the interview with Nor­ ma Veldcrman by recalling that they had seven children, 24 grandchildren, better than 40 great-grandchildren and four or five great-great-grandchildren. Certainly, Brenice Pierce and Lyle D. Wilcox left behind a lasting heritage.” Source Down Memory Lane. Norma tielderman. the Sun and News. Middleville. Aug. 22. 1985. Pictures supplied by Roy Wilcox. LEGAL NOTICES _____________________________________ Brenice Pierce Wilcox. died on March 21, 1982, at the age of 90. Brenice lived until June 25, 1991. She was bom in Sacramento. CA on Feb. 22. 1895. They arc buried in Hastings Township Cemetery.” Some observations made during the inter­ view. which Norma Veldcrman conducted with Brenice Pierce Wilcox, included the following: “When the Pierce family moved to the farm on Peets and Chief Noonday roads. Chief Noonday ended at Peets Road. “On the 1895 plat mat there was a Grange Hall located at the junction of Yankee Springs Township, Section No. 13 and Rut­ land Township, owned by Mcrline Warner. John Andlcr moved the Grange Hall to his farm adjoining the Warners on Bowens Mill Road where the road curves around the swamp. “Asher Luth. r owned the farm to the south of Warners on Peels Road. This is the township line between Rutland and Yankee Springs townships. “When the Pierces rcntc4 the John Camp­ bell farm on Irving Road, the homes on the road coming cast out of Irving on Irving road were the Charles farm, the Pratt farm, the Campbell farm, the Crane and the Sowcrbys. “Some other students in Irving when Brenice was there were Bernice Benedict and Nell Schenkcl, who was a little girl vis­ iting school. “When Brenice moved to Irving in 1902 there were two churches. Methodist and Congregational. The Congregational Church did not hold services. “When the Wilcox family lived in Irving, Helen Wilcox remembers two boys, Bob­ bie Bailor. and Eddie Delano, drowning in thcThcmapple River. She recalled that Jack Perry. John Pony’s son. drove around the village in an old car lo alert the people of the drowning. The officer came and took the bodies to the funeral home in a truck. Helen remembered the double funeral. "Brenice remembered helping out at the birth of Hazel’s and Ben’s twins. She was holding one of the twins when it started bleeding from the navel. She had to run to Neal’s to call Doctor Swift, who quick!} told her to retie the slump of the navel. "Brenice recalled the annual Farmers Picnic, which was held at Streeter’s Resort at Gun Lake. She had a picture of a six­ legged calf that was shown at the picnic. They also had a horse drawn merry-goround at the picnic. Lyle’s mother worked al the hotel at Streeter’s Resort al one time. MORTGAGE SALE Notice ts hereby given that Default has oc­ curred in a Mortgage given by Shirley A Lumbert to the United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States Department of Agriculture The Mortgage is dated August 14.1980 and was recorded on August 14. 1980 m Liber 246 on pages 139 to 142 of the Barry County Reteoftfs'No proceedings have been instituted'to recover any part of the debt which is now Forty Seven Thousand Sixty and 96/100 ($47.060 96) Dollars The Mortgage will be foreclosed by selling the property described below at a public auction to the highest bidder The sale will be held on Octo­ ber 7. 1999 at 11 00 a m local time, at the Barry County Court House in Hastings. Michigan which is the location of the Barry County Circuit Court The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, including interest at the rate of 11.5% per year, legal costs, attorney fees and any taxes or insurance which may be paid by the mortgagee before the sale The property to be sold is located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan and is more specifically desenbed m the Mortgage as The West 66 feet of Lot 32. of SUPERVISOR CHASES ADDITION NO 2 TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, according to the plat thereof as recorded m Plat Liber 3. Page 2. Barry County Records, and part of Lot 33 of said plat, de­ scribed as follows Beginning at the Southwest comer of said Lot 33. thence North 1 degree 00 minutes East along the West line of said Lot 33. a distance of 132 feet, thence South 89 de­ grees 25 minutes East 33 feet to the Northwest comer of Lot 32. thence South 1 degree 00 minutes West 66 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 32; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes East 66 feet thence South 1 degree 00 min­ utes West 66 feet to the South line of Lot 33. thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes West 99 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period will expire six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the prop­ erty is deemed to be abandoned pursuant to MCI §600 3241a m which case the redemption period will expire thirty (30) days from the date of the sale Dated August 26. 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL ECONOMIC COMMU­ NITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL­ TURE PREPARED BY JOHN R TUCKER (P37348) WINEGARDEN SHEDD. HALEY. LINDHOLM & ROBERTSON PL C Attorneys at Law 501 Citizens Bank Building 328 S Saginaw Street Flint. Ml 48502-1983 (810) 767-3600 (9/23) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Kevin S Phenix and Tracy L Phenix, husband and wife, of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State ot Michi­ gan. whose address is 2007 Eastern, S.E., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated January 15. 1998. and recorded on April 13. 1998, in Docket 1010331. of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Six Thousand One Hundred Forty Dollars and Nine Cents (326.140.09) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on September 23. 1999. at 200 pm the under­ signed wdl sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. Stale Street. Hast­ ings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder tor the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sate including attorney s tees al­ lowed by law. the premises in said mortgage lo­ cated m the County of Barry and which are de­ scribed as foflows: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 cf Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 8 West desenbed as: commencing 28 rods East of the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 ot sato Section 21. in the center of Center Road, thence South 198 feet for the place of beginning, thence East 191 feet, thence South 198 feet, thence West 191 feet, thence North 198 feet to the place of be­ ginning Together with an existing right ot way tor ingress and egress as revealed in Uber 354 on Page 343. which has an address of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be (6) months from the date ol such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S€ Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 DATED August 12. 1999 □rafted by: William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N W. Sle 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 (9/9) PARAMEDIC PROGRAM October 1999-July 2000 Sponsored by Pennock Hospital I/C Joe Maurer and Ardie Reid • 616-948-2629 or 517-852-9661 Tout Cost of class is $2,000. $1,850 if paid in full «ilh $150 registration fee. terms available for balance. Send completed registration to: EMS Education. Pennock Hospital. 1009 West Green St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Attention Ardie Reid or Joe Maurer. REMINDER! Copies of EMT license. CPR card, proof of high school completion or GED. proof of immunizations (TB. HERB. MMR) and $ 150 registration must be sent with this registration. Check must be pas able to Joe Maurer. Class size is limited and registration will he first come, first serve basis. Registration. Name ------------------------ Ph- * ....... —• Address_ __ __________________________ _____________-SSf---------------------------------------- �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 2, 1999 Summerfest portfolio highlights festival fun Randy, Sidney and Adie DeYoung wait for the parade with candied apples in hand, as a part of their visit with their grandfather in Hastings. They live in Byron Center. The fishing contest at Fish Hatchery Park Saturday morning brought 89 contestants between the ages of 2 and 16. A Model T Ford Calliope, sponsored by Hastings Mutual Insurance Co., was tops of all the many Summerfest parade vehicles. Wood worker David Wickerham from Woodland shares a booth with wife Barbara. Craftswoman Susan Hulbert sells a variety of crafts, including these decorated gourds. Hulbert is from Grand Rapids, while many others come from distant places in far away states to market their wares. Sky high climbers line up to take the challenge. Danielle Wright, age 13 from Hastings, exhibits skill gained by previous experience in the sport. Bluegrass music played by the Thomapple River Boys entertains guests at Fish Hatchery Park. (Left) Tom Maurer Sr., Ethan Barry, Dale Barry. Jim Gibson, Tom Freridge and (not shown) Jim Metzger make up the Hastings-based group. Bill Westerveld of T&G Lumber on Schultz Road displays wood crafts in his Summerfest booth. Stage coach pulled by draft horses and bearing passengers in last century’s garb won first place for animals in the parade. Lady Clown in bright colors brings a smile to small spectators on the edge of the parade route. The court stage area provided shelter from the hot sun for people while they listened to performers or took refreshments from the First Presbyterian Church food concession, celebrating its 150th year. Local businesses like the Cone Zone ice cream stand drew a steady overflow from the crafts area. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 2. 1S99 - Page it Tom Duffield, Joe Furgusen and Mark Schwerin from the Kalamazoo area make up a Blues trio, "Loaded Dice," who performed Saturday afternoon at Fish Hatchery Park. The Junior Chamber of Commerce float carried a load of Ghouls who got loose a little earlier than Halloween. "A Tribute to the Beatles* concert by the group Yesterday attracted a record Summerfest audience of about 750 people at Hastings' Fish Hatchery Park Saturday night. Gyroscope caught in motion drew a steady flow of thrill seekers, like this young woman who smilingly lets loose of her grip for just a moment. Nationally-known recording artist John Houston (second from left) of North Carolina performed al Summerfest and then gave a concert in Delton. Welcoming him at Faith United Methodist Church are Patti Cline and Randy Kozan. With them is Steve Reid, Summerfest music coordinator. Houston has opened for Glen Campbell. Bobby Goldsboro. B.J. Thomas, Bob Dylan, The BeeGees and The Allman Brothers. Dancing on the lawn to swing/rockabilly music was part of the Summertest fun. The Hastings High School Band took first place of the bands and marching units of the parade. Artists and crafts people from all over Michigan set up shop at Summertest. A caricature artist sketches a youngster during Summertes' activities. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Dulcimer Friends string band play on the court house steps, drawing a large crowd. Cool Touristas survey the crafts area. They were created by Kathy Mac Leod from Middleville. Rockabilly-style bass playing by Jimmy Dean was a hit with the Sunday audience at Fish Hatchery Park. Dean was performing with The Deluxtone Rockets, national touring and recording artists, who have a song that's No. 14 on the charts. They are from the Muskegon area. Crowds gathered around when the Michigan National Guard displayed an A-H1 Cobra Attack helicopter in Hastings Saturday during Summertest. Folks had a chance to sit in the cockpit and the gunner seat. Summertest Committee member Dave McIntyre made the arrangements to bring the Cobra and a U-H1 utility helicopter to the event and expressed deep appreciation to Kmart and the other merchants in the Hastings Plaza for the use of their parking lot for the choppers. (Photo by Dave McIntyre) • ...in need of quality printing? Let us give you a quote. J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 616-945-9554 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 2. 1999 Saxons’ speed stymies Vikings Nothing could be better than U of M, Notre Dame When you consider the best in sport — as far as one team versus another — the Michigan and Notre Dame football squads have to rank al the very top. This year, the two great pigskin powers go at it Saturday in a college football clash that looks to be exciting and full of sidebars. The odds makers have the Wolverines favored by a touchdown, but it wouldn't surprise me if the Fighting Irish just lost the game by a field goal. It will be a great game, just as Florida versus Western Michigan should be in Gainesville. Fla. The odds makers have that contest at 36 1/2. but it wouldn't surprise me to see Coach Gary Darnell's Broncos pull the huge upset against those much-overrated Gators. ... Back to the Big Game in the Big House, The Victors versus that team that plays (usually) on NBC. After going through countless hours of analyzing these two wonderful programs, here are eight reasons why I envision the Wolverines coming out on lop. 1. Michigan Will Be Rested — To tune up for this game, that supposedly was scheduled to be an opening game for both squads, Notre Dame look on an intramural squad from Kansas last Saturday and came away with a 48-13 triumph in the Eddie Robinson Classic. The Jayhawks can play basketball, but they are not really a football power. Michigan comes in rested, which can be a great advantage is you are already the most talented. Not only will they be rested because it is their opener, but they will be rested because they will be able to sleep in Atm Arbor Friday night and not have to worry about any foreign smells. Rest is one of the basic requirements to feeling good and playing well. Expect the Wolverines to be real good all over come Saturday at 3:30 p.m. 2. Quarterbacks — The Wolverines have two: fifth-year senior Tom Brady and super sophomore Drew Henson. The key here is the talented signal-callers both have different styles and Notre Dame must prepare for both. Notre Dame will counter with Jarious Jackson. Jackson threw three picks versus the Jayhawks. Notre Dame might want to consider keeping it on the ground versus a defense as solid as U of M's. Still. Jackson can be elusive and he will have to be come Saturday. His quote in Tuesday's Detroit Free Press, Tm glad to gel that (three interceptions) out of my system. You can't go into the Big House and do that." Michigan's defense probably expects that not to happen either, their mind set is probably something like four or five interceptions. Well have to see. As far as Brady and Henson, who knows who and does it really matter? 3. The Big House — This is not the home of Rudy, the Golden Dome or even those silly leprechauns, this is the Big House, the best and largest college football stadium in the entire world. Come Saturday. Michigan Stadium will be rocking with music strung from a wonderful band and cheers from many happy Michigan fans like Wayland’s Zac Moushegian. In this fierce football battle, home field advantage can play a major difference. Expect things to sway come Saturday... like to the tune of "Hail to the Victors.” 4. Revenge Factor — Don't forget, Notre Dame beat U of M last year. The Wolverine players I'm sure have not forgotten and in college football, motivation can go a very long way. Why do you think coaches spend so much lime making Xerox copies of quotes and scores and posting them lo the locker room walls? Revenge is no way to live a life, but in sport it can give you that little needed extra edge. 5. Offensive Line — Michigan's offensive line is nearly as good as its defense... and that is really good. Up front, the Maize and Blue return four of five starters and we're not just talking about some average size gridders, we’re talking about some mammoth monsters. Our summer intern, Nick Katcher, tells me that they pull up massive trucks at fife U of M dorms to feed these guys... just to keep them feeling happy. Katcher believes Michigan will win this year and I agree thanks in part to the work of those valuable linemen. HASTINGS — Hastings handed Barry County foe Lakewood a 25-13 opening game loss Iasi Friday in high school football action at Johnson Field, using its breakaway speed lo lum a close game into a runaway affair. The Vikings hung lough with the hometown Saxons for most of three quarters, but were burned by a couple of big runs late in the second half. "We moved the ball around and did r.hal the defense gave us." Hastings head coach Jeff Keller said. "We had our hands full. Wc knew it would be a tough game tonight" The Saxons ability to strike quickly was the key factor in a game that saw them collect 248 yards of offense to Lakewood's total of 182. "We knew going in that they had a lol of big play potential," Lakewood bead coach Randall Hager said. "Big plays and turnovers, we knew going in that a turnover could be the game." Trailing 7-6, Lakewood's Brian Reed intercepted a pass from Hastings quarterback Tony Bowne with roughly four minutes to play in the third quarter at the 41-yard-line, but came away with no points, giving the Saxons' offense the ball back. Hastings' running back Adam Schantz ran the first play of that drive for 19 yards lo the 40-yard-line, helping lo set up a 56-yard scamper by running back Sean Tefft. Tefft's big gainer put the ball al the five-yard-line and, a couple of plays later. Bowne ran a quarterback sneak in from the one-yard-line to make it a 13-6 contest with just 26.2 seconds left in the third quarter. Tefft later would score on a long jaunt from 60 yards with 5:21 left in the fourth quarter, increasing Hastings' advantage to Hastings’ Adam Schantz (36) goes to the air to haul in a 19-yard touchdown pass that gave his team the lead for good. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 19-6. The Saxons would score once more on a blocked punt by Dan Slaughter and a recovery by Joey Keller in the end zone for a 25-6 ball game midway through the fourth quarter. "1 thought that our defense played well and kept us in the game until our offense began lo click," Keller said. latkewood cut the deficit to 12 points. 25-13, with 1:14 to play when quarterback Jake Schrock hooked up with tight end Andy Beach for. a nine-yard scorir^ itrike But the Vikings did not have enough time to mount a serious comeback. For most of the game. Lakewood fought tooth-and-nail with Hastings, trailing by only one point, 7-6. al the half. s-UM VERSUS NOTRE DAME contkHMd on P9-13 Saxons, continued on pg. 13 Captains from Hastings and Lakewood come together near the 50-yard-line to go over the rules before last Friday's Barry County pigskin battle at Johnson Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Turnovers, Stanley help Comstock contain Delton Taking first place honors In the 13-15 were M.V. Hoops. Team members were Eric Smith, Jimmy Himeiss, Mike Himeiss and Jeff Taylor. /Photo by Perry Hardin) Five and Nine were the champs in the 19 and over bracket. Team members were Kyle Pohja. Tony Bowne, Jeff Storrs and Luke Weatherhead. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Four turnoven and 173 of total offense did not help their cause as the Delton Kellogg Panthers fell victims to the Comstock Colts 34-7 in the season opener for both prep football teams last Friday night at Delton Kellogg High School. Comstock led early 7-0 before Nick Marshall scampered seven yards for a score that tied the game in the first half, 6-6. Marshall's extra point then gave the Panthers a one-point lead, 7-6. At that point, DK appeared to be dominating the action, but Comstock fired back and took a 14-7 advantage into the half-time break. The Colts led 27-7 after three quarters and scored once more in the fourth quarter to win the contest by a commanding 27 points. Rushing leadk’s for the Panthers were Jeremie Coplin (34 yards on nine carries), J.T. Charron (34 yards on 11 carries) and Marshall (33 yards on 12 carries). The offense for DK was limited lo 173 yards. The Panthers also committed four turnovers, two fumbles and two interceptions. Mike Stanley led Comstock with 148 yards rushing on 15 carries. Stanley also scored four touchdowns. Leading the defensive charge for DK were Bill Ferris (10 tackles) and Jamie Collier (9 tackles). This Friday, the DK travels lo Gull Lake. The Blue Devils beat Pennfield in opening week action last week. Running back J.T. Charron (38) prepares to take the l^nd off as the Panther offensive linemen get ready to do their work up front. (Photo by Molly Minion) Jeremie Coplin (20). Ross Trantham (57) and Dan Bronson (36) converge on the Cotts' quarterback during last Friday's gridiron battle at DK. (Photo by Molly Minton) �Iho Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 2. 1999 - Page 13 Intensity, execution help Saxons score win in opener Hastings' overall execution and Lakewood's missed opportunities and miscues led to a 50-44 Saxon victory Tuesday in the opening night for varsity prep girls' basketball. The host Saxons led 29-24 at half and then went on an 8-0 run to open the third quarter to increase their advantage to 37­ 26 with 2:08 to play. "We just let them know at half that they (Lakewood) had changed their zone and we showed them some things that they could do to counteract that," Hastings coach Scott Allan said. "They executed... that was all them. The effort was from start to finish... from top to bottom." Lakewood trimmed its deficit to six points, 46-40, with 1:40 left in the fourth quarter, but that was as close as they got to the lead the rest of the way. Five players scored points for Hastings with senior guard Virginia Jennings connecting for a game-high 25 points. "She’s a very good player and wc let her open for shots... that should never happen," Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz said. "Wc broke down on defense." Jennings' game total included four, three-pointers. Liz Nida also connected for two trifectas for the blue and gold. To start the second quarter. Nida drained back-to-back triples, Shannon Spencer then hit a triple for Lakewood and Virginia Jennings (30) goes up strong for two of her game-high 25 points during Tuesday’s Saxon victory. (Photo by Perry Han.'in) Jennings nailed two more trifectas for the Saxon eagers. INTENSITY, continued on pg. 16 UM vs. Notre Dame, continued from page 12 6. Defense — Ask just about any football coach and'they will tell you that defense wins championships. Thai's the way U of M did it two years ago and that's the way they plan on winning another national title as we prepare to open the new millennium. Great defense means pursuit up front, active linebackers pacing the field and defensive backs who have a knack of making the big plays. Michigan has it all and should do some real serious damage to Notre Dame's offensive stars come Saturday. 7. Big 10 Power — Michigan, Penn State. Ohio Stale, Michigan State... there's no doubt about it, the Big 10 is certainly the best conference in college football and teams that play in the Big 10 benefit from their weekly league battles. Notre Dame is an independent and is not tough enough to be a Big 10 member, at least not yet. Still, coach Bob Davie has them headed in the right direction. 8. Bob Griese is Expected: The starling quarterback this year for the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos, Brian Griese, may not be ia Ann Arbor Saturday, but his dad should be, Bob Griese. Michigan always seems lo play well when the former Dolphin gun­ slinger is in the Big House, so look for plenty of Michigan fireworks. We might not get to hear Keith Jackson ramble like only Keith can, but at least Griese will be there to provide some real color, mostly Maize and Blue. Prediction: Michigan 28, Notre Dame 10 • Hoop-fest Kudos: The Hastings Summerfest 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, hosted by J-Ad Graphics, Saturday was a super time for all. The weather was great, the crowd was awesome and the help was greatly appreciated. Special thanks goes to Denny Storrs for allowing us to use a portable basketball rim for the event, the City for allowing us to use space on the Fish Hatchcry tennis courts, Ad-Lib in Battle Creek for making such great t-shirts, Grondin's in Marshall for making such great trophies, the players, the fans, the Hastings Summerfest committee members, J-Ad Graphics and, last but probably first. Perry Hardin for a lot of graduated from Michigan Slate University and played intramural soccer there after finishing off his days as a Saxon booter. He realizes that the task ahead of him in the Big North Conference is a challenge, but looks forward to it. "It’s always a challenge to compete with the Traverse City schools and Petoskey and Gaylord have a lol coming back. Overall, I think the conference will be very strong." Schaefer’s knowledge of the game has always been considered extraordinary. Saxon coach Doug Mepham once told him that he had "the best intellectual understanding of the game." That appears to be a pretty accurate assessment. Talk to you soon. great work. Thanks, we’ll plan on even bigger and better things in 2000. • Schaefer Leads Viking Soccer Program: Matt Schaefer, a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School and a tri-captain of the 1991 varsity Saxon soccer squad, is now the head varsity coach of the Cadillac High School soccer program. Schaefer, who is in his second year of teaching in Cadillac, took over the Viking program from Gerald Gullekson, who resigned after six seasons. Schaefer Matt Schaefer SAXONS, continued from page 12 Fish Hatchery Park. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood quarterback Jake Schrock (9) looks over the field as he prepares to take a snap from center, while Hastings' Joe Bekker (66) is anxious to make the defensive play. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The home town squad struck first in the season opener with a 19-yard pass from Bowne to Adam Schantz with 5:10 remaining in the first quarter. Zac Fulmer's successful extra point made it 7­ 0. The scoring drive was set up by a Lakewood fumble. But the blue and white answered the call with a five-yard run from Darin Stowell. That touchdown at the 9:24 mark was set up by a Hastings' turnover, a nine-yard catch from Sam Smith and a four-yard run by Stowell. Stowell was Lakewood’s top ground gainer with 35 yards on six attempts. Gabe Lafler had 23 yards on 13 carries and Ron Wierckz managed 19 yards on six attempts. Smith and Schrock hooked up four times in the game for nine, 16, 14 and 56 yards. Schrock ended the opener with eight completions for 134 yards and one touchdown. "Schrock showed a lot of poise.” Hager said. "We just made too many mistakes. Our defense created the turnovers, but we couldn't capitalize on them." Hastings matched Lakewood’s success with its potent running game. The Saxons ran four times for nine yards or better including 56 and 60 yarders from Tefft. The big plays for the Saxons mostly came during the second half. Tefft ended with 127 yards on seven carries. Josh Woodard 33 yards on eight carries, Schantz 19 yards on four carries and Bowne 21 yards on 10 carries. Bowne was 6-for-12 passing for 73 yards and one touchdown. Tefft caught three passes for 37 yards and Schantz three passes for 36 yards. "Lakewood had a good defensive scheme on us. (but) speed was a factor,” Keller said. "In high school football, the fewest mistakes usually wins. Turnovers are big in high school fouball." On defense, the Vikings stood solid, led by the efforts of Jarrod LaRoche. Nate Tobias, Brandon Gerke and Bob Cole. "1 thought at times (on defense) we played well," Hager said. "At times, they made the plays... In general I was pleased." “They (Lakewood) blitz almost every play." Keller said. "We had trouble picking up the blitz, we had our hands full. We knew it would be a tough game tonight." Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) • CITY OF HASTINGS • NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 13, 1999 at 730 p.m. in the City He'l Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, to deter­ mine the necessity for Blacktop/Curt and Gutter on East Blair Street from Ferris to Wilson (See map below). This notice is given pursuant to Article X, ol the Charter ot the City ot Hastings and Article III, Section 70-67 ot the Hastings Code. Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or min­ utes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616­ 945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. �Page 14 - I he Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 2 1999 Soccer Saxons looking for championship form Even without a loss, the Hastings varsity soccer team is doing a little bit of fine-tuning as it aims for a championship season. Coach Dennis Argetsinger's team opened its 1999 fall campaign with an 8­ 0 shutout against Barry County rival Lakewood last Friday at Lakewood. Curt Norris tallied four of the goals and added two of the assists. Sean Fortier scored two more goals and added one assist. Jeremy Butler scored one goal and assisted on another. Matt Hayes punched across the other Saxon tally. Curt Norris has been on a scoring spree during the first two games and here he chases after the ball during Tuesday's contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) September I st, 1999 A doctor has retried; not unusual in our town. But, few have left their practice more respected and renowned. The impact of his efforts, as a healer, knew no end. When one became his patient, they also gained a friend. In his thirty years of practice here, normal time was much exceeded. Our city, county and our schools, knew he’d serve where he was needed. And many of the agencies he served along the way— Caledonia Fighting Scots (0-1, 0-0) at Middleville Trojans (1-0, 0-0) he did because he wanted to. with little, or no pay. Every Saxon athlete and coach, took little time to learn each boy or girl, if injured, received his care and his concern. Especially at football games, coaches knew he’d be around. And if any player was injured, he’d be there when they went down. A gifted athlete himself, their needs he understood; and willingly, in their behalf, he helped where e're he could. His family shared and supported his desire to contribute; and are a part of his retirement; enjoying every tribute. He’s entitled to the accolades and honors he has won; and it’s a justified retirement for James E. Atkinson. While the future isn’t etched in stone for a life that’s been most fruitful; his life, to now, just guarantees ... the rest will be as useful. —Hal P. Buerge NOTICE TO BUILDING CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, Septem­ ber 14. 1999 for erection of a new 50' x 64' HlArch salt storage building. Plans and specifi­ cations are available at the address above. I REQUEST FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES SOLAR ASSISTED ARROWBOARD I The City ot Hastings. Michigan will accept bids on one (1) Solar Assisted Arrowboard. Bidding documents and specifications are available at the Office of the Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer shown below The City ot Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids. The City ol Hastings intends to award the bid in a manner which the City deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered Bids shall be received at the office of the Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 E. State St.. Hastings. Mi 49058 until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 21. 1999 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly at the above address All bids shall be dearly marked on the outside of the bid package as follows: SEALED BIDS - SOLAR ASSISTED ARROWBOARD REQUEST FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES SALE OF 1984 FORD F350 TRUCK The City of Hastings. Michigan will accept bids for the sale of one 1984 Ford F350 Truck (Unit No 5) This truck includes a dump box and front mounted snow plow Arrangements to view this vehicle can be made by calling 945-5083 weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a m and 3 30 p m The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids The City of Hastings intends to award the bid in man­ ner which the City deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered Bids shall be received at the office of the Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 E State St. Hastings Ml 49058 until 2 00 p.m. on Tuesday September 21. 1999 at which time they shall be opened ano read aloud publicly at the above address No formal bidding forms or documents are required, but all bids shall be m writing and shall be sealed All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the bid package as follows SEALED BID - 1984 FORD F350 TRUCK for many years. He will be greatly missed. Here, Hal Buerge gives tribute to such a great Saxon. NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a proposed Ordinance which was received tor first reading by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at its regular meeting held on August 11. 1999 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE Na 71 EFFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of certain properties located within the Township and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I REZONING OF PROPERTY IN LAND SECTION 6 A The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference tn the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is herebi amended by the rezoning from the ‘AG’ Agricultural zoning classification to the "RE" Rural Estates Residential District zoning classification of the following desenbed land tn Section 6 THAT PART OF THE SW FRACTIONAL U4 SECTION 6 T3N. R9W. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS COM AT THE SW COR OF SD SEC. TH N 00 DEG 0310" E 986 0 FT ALG TH W LN OF SD SW 1/4 TO THE PO0. TH N 00 DEG 03TO' E 334 35 FT ALG THE W LN OF SD SW 1/4 TO THE N LN OF THE S 1/2 SW 1/4 TH N 89 DEG 48’00' E 1305 0 FT. ALG SD N LN TH S 00 DEG 031 O' W 334 35 FT. TH S 89 DEG 4800' W 1305 0 FT TO THE POB TOGETHER WITH A 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS EGRESS AND UTILI­ TY PURPOSES OVER THE S 66 FEET OF THE N 400 35 FT OF THE W 1305 FT OF SD S 1/2. SW 1/4 SECTION II • SEVERABILITY Should any secton dause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason such declaration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the section clause or provision so declared to be invalid SECTION III • EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publica­ tion after adoption All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances tn con­ flict herewith are hereby repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that sad Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at their regular meeting to be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on September 8 1999 commencing at 7 00 o’clock p m Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being consdered at the hearing individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below Robin McKenna Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 Norris scored a goal on a penalty kick and Fortier tallied the other score for the blue and gold. At half, the game was tied at 1-1. Deming again was tough to beat in goal, making eight saves against the Cougars. Argetsinger said, "a couple of communication problems led to the Catholic Central scores." SOCCER. continued on pg. 16 Scots vs. Trojans headline gridiron games in week 2 Barry County's varsity football teams won three games during the opening week of the Michigan High School Athletic Association season last Friday. Now the "Fantastic Five" look to add a few more victories to that season total during fierce gridiron battles this Friday underneath the lights. Some great games are on up this week, so there will certainly be a treat to soothe that football hunger. Here is Week II of J-Ad Graphics' pigskin preview. Ready... set... hike. Doctor Jim at Retirement Editors Note: Dr. Jim Atkinson recently retired. He has been a team physician and a great supporter of the Saxons Ben Shaw assisted on two of the scores and Jake Heuss added a seventh assist. Goalkeeper Dan Deming earned the shutout getting solid support from his defense. "The defense is really holding well," Argetsinger said. "We really are doing quite well. We just need to pick up the intensity a little bit." The varsity booters followed that win with a 2-2 tie against Grand Rapids Catholic Central on Monday at Johnson Stadium. What's usually an opening game battle for both teams becomes a second week thriller this fall. The Scots upended the Trojans last season 34-6 in the first game ever played at the Ralph E. Myers Memorial Stadium. This year, the game will be staged at Middleville's Bob White Stadium. The host Trojans are coming off an exciting win (21-14) over Wayland, while the Fighting Scots arc looking to rebound after dropping a hard-fought contest to East Grand Rapids. Both Caledonia and Middleville are playoff contenders and this game could decide how good the Scots and the Trojans actually are. Look for special teams to play a factor in the outcome. Last week. East won the special team battle versus Caledonia and prevailed as a result. Also, don't discount that homefield advantage. In Middleville, the fans who wear black and orange take their football very seriously. Prediction: Trojans 28. Fighting Scots 24. Delton Kellogg Panthers (0-1, 0-0) at Gull Lake Blue Devils (1-0, 0-0) Turnovers killed the DK Panthers in their 34-7 loss to Gull Lake last Friday, so expect head coach Rob Heethuis* squad to be playing for an error-free game this time around. Gull Lake is coming off an emotional 25-7 victory over Pennfteld in Week I, so they are riding high heading into this non-conference clash. Look for HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Notice off Budget Hearing A public hearing on the proposed Year 2000 budget for the General Fund will be held at the township hall. 885 River Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 on September 14.1999 at 7 30 p.m. The property tax rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be dis­ cussed at this hearing. A copy of the budget will be available for inspection by appointment at the township hall Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or serv­ ices should contact the township clerk, Bonnie Cruttenden. at the above address or call 948-9690 or 945­ 3291 at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting REQUEST FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES YEAR 2000 15,000 G.V.W. TRUCK The City of Hastings. Michigan will accept bids on one (1) Year - 2000 15,000 G.V.W. Truck. Bidding docu­ ments and specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk Treasurer at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids. The City of Hastings intends to award the bid in a manner which the City deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids shall be received at the office of the Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 E. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 21, 1999 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud pub­ licly at the above address All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the bid package as follows: SEALED BID - YEAR 2000 15.000 GVW TRUCK. DK to play solidly on defense and look for the Panthers to hold onto the ball and win the time of possession war. Look for the Panthers to growl and look for the Panther? to win. In 1998, it was all Devils (28-0). Many Panthers probably remember that game vividly and would like to alter things just a little. Prediction: Panthers 24, Boo Devils 18. Hastings Saxons (1-0, 0-0) at Albion Wildcats (1-0, 0-0) Albion blanked Buchanan 27-0 in Week I, so the Saxons* offense will need to be in full gear for this non-conference tilt. Against Lakewood, the blue and gold broke loose on some big plays and came up stellar on defense. Special teams also helped in the triumph. More of the same will be needed versus the 'Cats, a former Twin Valley foe for those of you who remember. Look for Hastings to break Albion's "d" with some long sprints, and after that opens things up a little bit, a couple of deep throws. Prediction: Saxons 16, Alley Cats 14. Lakewood Vikings (0-1, 0-0) at Eaton Rapids Greyhounds (0-1, 0-0) Lakewood played well against Hastings last Friday... just not good enough. Eaton Rapids did not play very well and was waxed by Jackson. 51-20. Consistency in the running game and consistency limiting the Greyhounds* scoring chances is what this game will boil down to. Expect a real rock 'em, sock 'em affair and expect coach Randall Hager's team to come out on lop with some good ole' smash mouth football being the winning ingredient. Prediction: Vikings 21, Greyhoods 20. Maple Valley Lions (1-0, 0-0) at Morrice Orioles (1-0, 0-0) Morrice won handily, 31-0, over Cardinal Mooney, so both teams come in not having allowed a point, although it is still early. Maple Valley also is not Cardinal Mooney... they come to play football in the Valley. The Lions, of course, beat Union City 8-0 in their season opener. Defenses should be tough to penetrate in this battle. Maple Valley will be playing its second of three consecutive road games and this will also be an important SMAA contest. Look for turnovers to have an outcome on the final score and look for the "big" Lions* defense lo make some "big" plays. This one could turn a little bit ugly near the end. Prediction: Lions 31, Double Stuff 7. YMCA Hastings Men's Softball League Final Standings A League Oldc Towne Tavern A's ........................ 16-2 Carpenter Plumbing ............................ 14-4 Blarney Stone Mad Dawgs ................. 12-6 Blarney Stone Black............................ 12-6 No Preference Towing..........................6-12 Dairy Quccn/Truc Value..................... 2-16 Gale Plumbing ......................................1-17 B League Varney Construction............................ 14-4 Jarman'Lydy Builders.......................... 13-5 Newton Well Service............................ 12-6 TNR..........................................................9-9 Hastings Mfg............................................ 9-9 Oldc Towne Tavern Boy's..................... 5-13 Complete Lawn Care .......................... 1-17 Home Run Champion - Robert Taylor 18. Last Week's Results Varney Const. 24. TNR 20; OTT Boys 11. Varney Const. 10; Mfg. 11. OTT Boys 10; OTT A’s 22. Mad Dawgs 9; OTT All 31; Blarney Stone Black 10. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 2. 1999 - Page 15 Golfers ready The Saxon golf team will be led by senior Steve Obreiter, a fourth year varsity player who was a member of the O-K White Conference team in 1998. Senior Josh Doe and junior Tim Cole are expected to be significant contributors on a regular basis. Underclassmen Eric VanderVeen, a sophomore, and freshman Brian DeVries will also be counted on as will senior Brian Loftus, senior Josh Alderson, senior Casey Stormes and junior Steve Flohr. As usual, the O-K White Confeiencc will be tough this fall led by Forest Hills Central. Hastings will play its regional tournament at the Marywood Country Club in Battle Creek in a field that will include Jackson Northwest. Marshall and Coldwater. All three teams have posted scores near 30 in recent tournaments. The Saxons placed 12th out of 20 teams at the Aug. 25 Lansing Sexton Invitational held at the Centennial Acres Golf Course with a 328. Obreiter carded a 77, Doe an 82, Cole an 83, VanderVeen an 86 and Alderson a 91. Trojans tame ‘Cats in gridiron opener Lyons stays in Late Model top five Brandon Lyons finished fourth in the Late Model Dash and fifth in the feature during Kalamazoo Speedway racing action last Saturday. Lyons’ efforts puts him fourth in the point standings... not too shabby for a rookie racer. Other Super Late Model area contestants were Larry Dahlke Jr. and Kenny Warner. Dahlke Jr. was 15th in the feature and moved up to 12th in the points. Warner was second in his heat and eighth in the feature. He is now 20th in the points and has competed in just half of the season. In the Factory Stocks. Brad Shellenbarger finished second in his heat and seventh in his feature. The Hastings native is now ninth in points. Brian Bergakker was 23rd in the feature and is 11 th in th: point standings. John FerMeer won his heat and took eighth in the feature. TerMeer is now 12th in points. This Sunday is the 14th annual United States Enduro Championship. The event is a 300-lap. or three hour race, which should include 100 or more cars. Cars and trucks will race for the $10,000 top prize. In addition, fans will see a rollover contest and skydivers. Admission is $15. BERLIN RACEWAY... Veteran driver Randy Sweet won the caution flag filled 40-lap feature for Late Middleville will host area rival Caledonia this Friday and begin defense of its O-K Biue Conference crown Sept. 10 at Coopersville. The Trojans have won three straight league titles and 20 consecutive conference games, but Coopersville and Hamilton both look to contend for the Blue football title in 1999. by David T. Young Editor Middleville survived a couple of shocks and mistakes at Wayland Union High School Friday night and posted a bruising 21-14 season-opening victory. The Trojans were victims of a couple of big plays, one at the start of the game and the other near the end. but in between the black and orange dominated the line of scrimmage and shut down the Wildcats. The first shock was similar to a lightning strike. It was the third play from scrimmage when Wayland quarterback Josh Smith faked a pitch to his running back and raced 75 yards down the field to the end zone untouched. The game wasn't even two minutes old and the host Wildcats were up 7-0. Middleville responded by smartly marching the football down to the 13-yrrd line in enemy territory, but that's where the first mistake occurred. The Trojans coughed up the football and Wayland end Neal Fryling pounced on it to stop the drive. Models last Saturday at Berlin. Bob Holley, of Gin Lake, also was in winning contention, but Sweet took over the lead on lap 10 and was never headed. Bob Bliss wor the 25-lap Sportsman feature, while Middleville’s Dave Lewis was triumphant in a heat race. Mark Boice was the champion in the 25-lap feature for midget race cars. A four-in-one card will take place this Saturday with Sprints, Late Models. Super Stocks and Sportsman cars. Practice is at 2 p.m., time trials are to start at 4 p.m. and the first race is scheduled for 7 p.m. NEW 96 SPEEDWAY... Brett Mann. Doug VanderWoude and Jim Brown won features in Lake Odessa last Saturday. Brown won the Street Stocks feature. VanderWoude placed first in the IMCA Modifieds and Mann was the grand champion in the Sprints. Ben Christie, of Freeport, was a heat race winner in the Street Stocks and Joe Baker, of Hastings, was a heal race winner in the IMCA Modifieds. Ben Curtis, of Hastings, gave Brown a real chase for his money in the Street Stocks finale. This week is the Season Championships at the New 96 Speedway. The Open Sprint, IMCA Modified and Street Stock points championships will be decided on this final stage of racing. > CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT MINI-GRANTS BCC soccer wins opener Quarterback Dan Kiel turns the comer and heads up field during last Friday's varsity football win over Wayland. (Photo by Mary Warner) The Trojans' defense, led by Brett Vernon, Marc Carter and Matt Erb, stiff­ ened, yielding just two yards in three plays and forcing a punt. This time Middleville took the ball at the home team's 40 and went the distance in seven plays. Quarterback Dan Kiel went the final two yards on a sneak and Carter put the ball through the uprights to knot the score at 7­ 7. And that's where the score stood for the rest of the half. The Wildcats put together one threat that went as deep as the Trojans' 17, but a key tackle by Vernon, a sack on Smith by Curt Postema and Ben Lucas and Carter's block of a field goal try kept the score even. Meanwhile, Middleville's offense ground out lots of yardage, but suffered occa­ sionally from mistakes. Its first drive at the start of the second half was halted by a fumble, but after the defense held once again, the Trojans took possession near midfield and began the drive to break the tie. Keys were a couple of double figure yardage runs by Mike Smith and a fouryard burst by Zia Shook for a first down inside the 10. Finally, Aaron LaLone hauled the football over the goal line from four yards with just 1:27 left in the third period and the visiting Trojans went up 13-7. The deciding score came with just 4:45 left in the contest when Kiel took off on a 49-yard TD romp. His pass to Zac Truer for the two-point conversion to seemingly pul the game away at 21-7. But on the ensuing kickoff. Wildcat sophomore Justin Stuive surprised the Trojans and ignited the long-dormant home crowd with an electric 79-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. That forced Middleville to be careful with the football the rest of the way, hanging on to it after coughing it up three times earlier in the game. Coach Tim Penfield's legion were successful with their ball control and walked off the field with the victory. Kiel had a big night in his debut as starting quarterback. Running the veer, he picked up 153 yards in 23 carries using the option of keeping the football. He also scored two touchdowns and completed the two-point conversion pass to Truer. Shook finished with 78 yards in 16 carries, LaLone had 53 in II attempts. Smith had 46 in four carries and Kurt Parker had 43 in eight. The Trojans chalked up 386 yards in total offense Defensively, Vernon and Erb both came up with seven tackles and Carter, Mike Nichols and Dan Warner each had six. Hastings’ tennis team dropped a 7-1 decision to Battle Creek Lakeview Aug. 26 at Hastings. Capturing the lone Saxon win was Amanda VanBuren with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 win at No. 4 singles. Lakeview received a 6-1,6-2 win from Akane Kokubo over Kim Karmes al No. 1 singles, a 6-0. 6-2 win from Linsey White over Erin Bradley at No. 2 singles and a 6-0. 6-1 win from Erin Coughlin against Jeri Hendershot at No. 3 singles. In doubles play. Mai Kokubo and Jenna Moore defeated Angie Swiatek and Heather Drumm at No. 1 6-1, 5-7, 6-1, Stephanie McCann and Emily Eagan beat Laura Hubert and Toni Myers at No. 2. Chaieko Oi and Melissa McCann won over Kristen Wildem and Libby Cassell 6-0, 2-6, 6-0 at No. 3 and Rebecca Rose and Lucia Yi beat Pam Weatherly and Cara Zerbel at No. 4 6-3, 6-1. Saxon netters fall to Lakeview Barry County Christian's soccer team started its year with a bang Tuesday, posting a 6-1 victory against Bellevue. The game was 1-0 at half with Neal Chapman scoring the BCC goal. In the second half. Chapman scored three more times, while Adam Winegar and Rob Stuut each punched across one goal.' ' Winegar and Stuut each had two assists. Chapman and Eric Lamphere each managed one assist. Shane Hickey was credited with 10 saves and David Thompson had five saves in goal for BCC. The goalkeepers were helped out by some solid defensive work by their teammales. BCC next will host Family Aller Friday. Sept. 10 al Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. Starting next week, A Novel Idea The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County is seeking mini-grant appli­ cants for programs designed to prevent child abuse and/or neglect for children of any age in Barry County. Grants totaling $4,700 are available. Applications are available by calling the council at 948­ 3254. The submission deadline is September 10,1999. CENA’S We are currently hiring Michigan Competency Evaluated Nursing Assistants for all shifts. We also have weekend only positions available. We offer wages based on experi­ ence. along with excellent benefits, including health and/or dental insurance. You must be CENA qualified, motivated and dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for our residents. If interested, come to Thomapple Manor to fill out an ap­ plication and bring your Nurse Aide Registry Document with you. Xfibrnapple - 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE SCHOOLS OF CHOICE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM The Hastings Area School System is participating in Schools of Choice for the 1999-2000 school year. Students who reside in adjoining school districts are eligible to be accepted. There are openings available at all grade levels and in the alternative educa­ tion programs. Please make your request in writing by September 22, 1999 to: Superintendent’s Office Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Don't miss it!! �Page 16 - lhe Hastings Banner - Thursday September 2. 1999 Summerfest Sports... The Hastings Summerfest gave many area athletes a place to shine. Included in this year’s events v'ere running, walking, volleyball, softball, horseshoes and basketball. Here are a couple of pictures from the action. (Photos by Perry Hardin) Katie Noteboom (22) goes up tor a rebound along with four Lakewood eagers. (Photo by Perry Hardin) "We came mentally prepared to play." Allan said. "There was a lot of scrapping; wc have lo do some things because we are a short team. Desire is just as much as position and size." Three piayers scored 11 points for the Lady Vikings, Spencer. Andrea Koch and Stephanie Maciasz. Ijtkewood's biggest problems came from free throws and turnovers. The Lady Vikings hit 17-of-36 (47 percent) from the charity stripe and committed eight turnovers in the Tint quarter and seven more in the third stanza. Turnovers, we're prone to do that." Maciasz said. Maciasz also pointed to his team's inability to put the ball in the hole as a key factor in the outcome. "I was worried about our offense and we didn't score." Maciasz Mid. "We're not great shooters and good shooters make free throws. Wc need to improve on our free throws and our turnovers." Hastings led by one point. 13-12, after the first quarter and by 11 points, 37-26, after three quarters. A bank shot by Lakewood's Jill Benschoter trimmed the Hastings' lead to 11 points, 39-28, with 6:30 lo play in the game, but a triple by Jennings (42-28) and an outside jumper by Jennings (44-28) put the advantage at 16 points. 44-28, with 5:23 remaining. A'Jan said his team's efforts were quite encouraging and hopes to see more of the same when the Saxons take the floor next Tuesday at Caledonia and next Thursday at Middleville. Tonight. I was pleased," Allan said. They played with a lol of heart and never allowed Lakewood to get a run. That's defense too. The intensity was there." Junior Varsity... Lakewood won the junior varsity game, beating the Saxons by a final score of 35­ 20. The contest proved lo be a real defensive battle. Freshmen... The Hastings Saxons freshman team defeated Lakewood Tuesday 58-18 with a balanced attack. Leading the squad in scoring were Niki Noteboom with 12 points and Molly Alderson with 10 markers Laura Dipert nailed two three-pointers in the second half lo help the offensive cause. All of the Hastings' players mw time and contributed, according to coach Steve Lauhaugh. Next week, the freshmen travel to Caledonia Tuesday and Middleville on Thursday. VARSITY BOX HASTINGS 50 LAKEWOOD 44 Lakewood: 12-12-2-18=44 Hastings: 13-16-8-13=50 Lakewood: Tracy Thelen 0 2-2 2, Shannon Spencer 3 (1) 4-5 11. Andrea Koch 5 1-611, Audra Love 0 4-12 4, Jill Benschoter 2 1-3 5. Stephanie Maciasz 3 5-1011. Totals: FG 13 (1) FT 17 36=44 Hastings: Liz Nida 2 (2) 0-0 6. Cathy Anderson 3 1-1 7. Katie Noteboom 4 0-0 8, Virginia Jennings 8 (4) 5-6 25. Kailey Lyons 2 0-2 4. Totals: FG 19 (6) FT 6-10=50 Sam Stafford slides to gain control of the ball In Tuesday's soccer game versus Catholic Central. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Sm SOCCER, oootlnuadfrompage 14 After facing another Barry County rival. Delton Kellogg. Wednesday (Sept. 1). the Saxons travel to Marshall today (Thursday. Sept. 2) and entertain O-K Conference foe Northview- next Tuesday (Sept. 7). Kailey Lyons (40) dribbles past Lakewood's Jill Benschoter in opening game action from Tuesday at Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Call 945-9554 for Banner subscriptions The Saxons and Cougars battled it out Tuesday at Johnson Field and came away with a 2-2 soccer tie. (Photo by Perry Hardin) i �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 2. 1999 - Page 17 Vic Goddard won tho other Participants' Choice award for this 1934 Ford. Participants’ Choice winners named He also said the defendants may be misrepresenting the amount of money available to make a financial settlemei t of the suit. "The county's been saying it can't sue Progressive because it only has $1.5 million" of insurance coverage. Hosier said. But a certificate of liability insurance obtained by Hosier from the county Board of Public Works shows that Progressive had $7 million of insurance per year from May 1996 to May 1997, Hosier said. Hosier has asked for copies of insurance certificates from May 1991 to May 1996, but the documents appear to be missing, he said. "They can't find any insurance documentation for the time of (the sewer system) construction/ Hosier said. "The BPW should be able to produce these documents and not tell me they don't exist," Hosier said. He said members of the county BPW who approved the final payments to the builders and architects of the sewer system shouldn't have done so if the builders did not meet the specifications of the contract. "I think they're embarrassed by what they did. In my opinion they had an obligation to protect taxpayers' dollars." According to Row, violations of the expired permit under which the sewage plant continues to operate have been reduced. "For the past two years." he wrote in a Banner letter to the editor, "the plant's effluent (outgoing sewage) has improved considerably. Total inorganic nitrogen (TIN) violations totaled 83 for 1997 and the plants effluent averaged 9.7 milligrams per liter, well over the permit limit of 5. For 1998, lhe plant's effluent experienced only 17 TIN violations and averaged 3.6 milligrams per liter, well below the permit limit of 5." Row said the operating and maintenance rate increase would be discussed at the next meeting of lhe sewer authority Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. . One of the awards for Participants’ Cftoice at the "Cruise to Summerfest" Car Show, sponsored by the Hastings Car Club, went to Tammy Bach for her 1931 Chevy. (Photos by Rod Ritsema) SHELTER... continued from page 1 Development Committee Chairman Wenger said. The proposed property is north of Green Lake Road, east of Bender Road and on the west and north side of Lee Elementary, he said after the meeting. Two developers, who own the property, have requeued the annexation. • Adopt*J the state’s policy on reim­ bursement to townships for special elec­ tions. According to the policy, if the stale has a special election, it would reimburse townships for its expenses. However, if the township also has a special election on the same date, it would not reimburse the townships. County Clerk Debbie Smith said. The Township Clerks Association had written to lhe county seeking reimburse­ ment for the Aug. 3 special election, which had originally been called to ask voters to approve millage for the 911 Central Dis­ patch System. Later added was a county­ wide proposal from the Tax Allocation Board to restore allocated millage to origi­ nal levels and freeze it for six years. Since some of the townships also had their own millage requests during the Aug. 3 election and all the townships (except the two charter townships) benefit from getting additional millage horn the Tax Allocation Board's successful proposal. County Ad­ ministrator Michael Brown indicated that based on the state proposal, lhe county wouldn't be reimbursing the townships for their election costs. Brown said that the only township that would probably qualify for reimbursement was Hastings Charter Township because it did not have its own millage request on the ballot and does not receive allocated millage. He also noted that the townships have a representative on the Tax Allocation Board, which put the fixed millage ballot proposal in motion. . If the only reason for the special election had been the 9ll request, the county would have paid the cost for ballots and ballot boxes, etc. The county had no formal policy be­ fore," Smith said. "! don't know if I agree with all that, but there's no time to discuss it," Wenger said. • Approved spending up to $250 each for County Planning and Zoning Commis­ sion members to attend a conference in Grand Rapids. The conference sessions in­ clude such topics as the new urbanism in Michigan, tree and wetlands protection, the dynamics of planning and politics, manag­ ing growth, the challenge of large lot zon­ ing, comprehensive zoning amendments for urban area, measuring and improving the health and appearance of your down­ town on a limited budget, and planning and funding recreation in Michigan. • Met in closed session for about 55 minutes with Attorney Rich McNulty of the Lansing-based law firm of Cohl, Stoker & Toskey to discuss pending litiga­ tion regarding the Southwest Barry Sewer Authority, according to the agenda. • Approved a 36-month lease for Data Imaging Storage at a cost of $222 per month for the County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. The expense will be paid from a Technology Grant Fund. Kenneth L. Kidder Orlo J. Hostetler SUMNER - Mr. Kenneth L. Kidder, age 85, of Sumner, Michigan, and formerly of Freeport, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at the Carson City Hospital in Carson City, Michigan. Mr. Kidder was bom on August 9, 1914 in Bowne Township, Kent County, the son of James & Ida (Kuempel) Kidder. He was raised in the Freeport area, and attended the Freeport and the Fillmore school. Mr. Kidder was engaged in farming. He has lived in Sumner, Michigan since 1973. He was an avid ouldoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a mother, Joseph Kidder. Mr. Kidder is survived by his two sisters. Jeannetta Hayes of Hastings, and Betty (Edwin) Mathews of Nashville; brother. Donald (Mary) Kidder of Alto; nieces & nephews. Graveside Services for Mr. Kidder were held on Friday. August 27, 1999 at lhe Freeport Cemetery. Pastor Robert Carpenter officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to a charily of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - Mr. Orlo J. Hostetler, age 81, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at Beverly Health Care. Mr. Hostetler was bom on February 2, I9l8 in Kent County, Michigan, the son of the late Muri and Edna (Mishler) Hostetler. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He worked for the Kent County Road Commission where he retired. Mr. Hostetler is survived by his wife, Jean Hostetler; his sons and daughters-inlaw, Sieve and Charlene Hostetler of Canyon Country, California and Ron and Carol Hostetler of Rock Hill, South Carolina; three brothers, Jim Hostetler of Woodland, Lawrence Hostetler of Freeport, and Howard Hostetler of Hastings; two sisters, Barbara Ketchum of Mason and Edwina Burgess of Jackson; and three grandchildren. Mark, Kathleen and John Hostetler._____________________________ Got a Story Idea? Give us a call at 945-9554 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 2. 1999 COURT NEWS: A 41-year-old Brighton man who pleaded guilty to receiving and concealing stolen property worth more than $1,000 and of attempted fleeing and eluding police officers while driving a vehicle stolen from a Middleville home on May 12 was sen­ tenced to 1 1/2 years to five years in prison in Barry County's 5th Circuit Court Thursday. Kenneth Brandenburg maintains he did not participate in the theft of the vehicle, but that he was picked up by the person who did, according to defense attorney David Kuzava. "He was spotted by police driving this vehicle and attempted to get away because of a tether situation," said Kuzava, who added that Brandenburg has been incarcer­ ated in the past and has a past drug prob­ lem. According to Assistant Prosecutor David Makled, Brandenburg minimizes the seri­ ousness of his crime. "He claims he didn t know the van was stolen," said Makled. "But after it was stolen, the van reappeared with Mr. Bran­ denburg in the driver’s seat and he and his companions were driving around with bolt cutter. So, I think he had a better idea what they were doing than he lets on." Makled added that Brandenburg has re­ fused to provide the names of the other in­ dividuals in the van with him that day. "By no means was 1 involved in stealing the vehicle," said Brandenburg, adding that driving the van while on a tether was wrong. "I take responsibility for my mis­ takes. your honor." Judge James Fisher noted that Branden­ burg has a lengthy criminal history and that he continues to commit crimes while on parole. In other court business: • Todd Foreman, 34, of Battle Creek, who allegedly violated his probation on a delayed sentence for delivery and manufac­ ture of marijuana by testing positive for marijuana, had his probation extended by six months. "It’s a mystery to me how he can go through nine months of probation with only one month left to go and blow it by testing positive for marijuana," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. "I have no problem with extending his probation by six months." "Either that or I will go ahead and sen­ tence him on the original charge," said Fisher. "I’m considering this a one time mistake. I hope you don’t repeat it the next six months." • Richard Elliott, 27, of Delton was sen­ tenced to 90 days in jail on his conviction of assault and batter, which occurred May 22 in Johnstown Township. "Mr. Elliott was given the plea agree­ ment he was because he has no significant criminal history," said Kuzava. 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"1 hope you use your time in jail to think about these other people and to think about othcis before you think about your­ self," said Fisher. "That's what I expect you to do." • Kenneth Richard Koan Sr., 42, was denied a new trial, a request made by ap­ pellate attorney Arthur Rubiner, based on allegations of denial of due process, among other claims. Koan is currently serving 60 to 120 years in prison on his conviction of first degree criminal sexual conduct, one of 23 related child and sexual abuse charges stemming from seven years of molesting his two sons. The remaining 22 charges were dis­ missed. • Fred Alaniz, 41, of Delton, was denied his motion for work release. Auiniz is cur­ rently serving a one year jail sentence without work release on his May convic­ tion of third offense drunk driving. "At the time of the original sentence, I objected to work release based on his eight prior drinking and driving offenses," said Kuzava. "In all fairness, he should have had a prison sentence at that time, but was given 12 months in die county jail." Fisher denied the motion after express­ ing concern that Alaniz may never stop drinking and driving. "I will take another look at it after you've served six months in jail,” said Fisher. • Raymond Woodmansee, 32, of Dowl­ ing, had his sentence on his conviction of violating probation by drinking alcohol and testing positive for marijuana delayed until Feb. 24. He was serving probation for a previous conviction of third offense drunk driving. Woodmansee had been ordered in June to attend an intensive outpatient alcohol treatment program, which he did. How­ ever, when it was suggested he also attend a residential treatment program, he indi­ cated it was not necessary. "His probation officer is unsure what to do," said Kuzava. "Certainly, Mr. Wood­ mansee is deserving of this court sending him to prison and the court has made every effort, as has his probation officer. His at­ torney has done an outstanding job keep­ ing him out of prison." Kuzava said it appears Woodmansee will give only lip service to the court when he claims he will do whatever he has to stay out of prison. "It appears at this point in time he only wants to get help to avoid prison and that he's not going to change and to make whatever statements he needs to at the time," said Kuzava. But according to attorney Bill Doherty, Woodmansee has completed an intensive outpatient program. "He does feel he's got a handle on his life and will not use or abuse alcohol," said Doherty. "He's attended AA and it’s reported he's made great efforts." Doherty said Woodmansee would prefer not to attend the residential treatment at Harbor Hall, but will if the court deems it necessary. "What do you think you need?" Fisher asked Woodmansee. "I think I need a chance to prove myself to the court," said Woodmansee. "You don't think you need residential treatment?" said Fisher. "If you drink again, I'm going to send you to prison. I think it's a mistake for you not to go to this residential program. It’s your decision, you're an adult. If you come back in front of me, don't ask for another chance. I don't want to hear those excuses, don’t try them on me again." • Johnny Leinaar, 45, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating his probation being served under the 7411 status of the public health code for simple possession of cocaine which occurred last year in Hast­ ings. Leinaar apparently violated the probation by pleading guilty to drunk driving on June 28, 1999, in Hope Township. He was found to have a bodily alcohol content of .27 percent. A charge of driving on a suspended li­ cense will be dismissed. Leinaar was ordered to spend 90 days in jail and had his license revoked. He is also ordered to spend on year on probation. • Debra Phelps pleaded guilty to third offense drunk driving and was scheduled to be sentenced on the conviction on Sept. 23. Phelps was arrested on the charge after she was found to be driving on South Hanover Street in Hastings April 10 with a bodily alcohol content of .17 percent. Phelps was previously convicted of COURT, continued on !• POLICE BEAT: Nashville man killed in crash JACKSON COUNTY - A 60-year-old Nashville man was killed Thursday when a fire blew, causing his car to collide with a semi-truck on the 1-94 expressway, according to the Jackson County Sheriffs Department. Edward Sylvester Crame was westbound un 1-94 m Jackson County al about 3 pjn. when the accident occurred. Deputies reported that as the tire blew, Crame's car spun and was struck by the westbound truck, driven by Wojciech Brzozowski, of London. Ontario. Both vehicles caught fire and Crame was unable to escape the wreckage, d^ reported. Crame was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Foote Hospital in Jacksen. Brzozowski was not hurt, there were no passengers in either vehicle and no citations were issued, deputies reported. Woman dies from crash injuries PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP • A 36-year-old Kalamazoo woman critically a single car crash early Aug. 13 died at Borgess Hospital last Monday, accot report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Melissa Lynn Caswell was apparently northbound on Doster Road near Ci in her 1984 pickup truer when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a rock, o and struck a utility pole, coming io rest on the passenger side. Police said Caswell had suffered a brain aneurysm, which could have cont the cause of the 3:40 a.m. accident. Deputies also reported that a medical e report indicates Caswell had a .19 blood alcohol content the night of the crasl she had been traveling between 61 and 64 miles per hour. Prairieville reports theft in cars ong Point Drive and Sunset Drive were intraday, Aug. 26 and Wed Gentry said all of the cars Items stolen included compact disks, a stereo, stereo speakers. Pol ice have no suspects, he said. Td caution residents to lock their cars and to put them in their gars said Gentry. "And. if anyone sees anyone looking suspicious or suspic around to get the license plate numbers and call 911.’ Man held on bond for knife it YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A 3 s-year-old Middleville threatening a woman with a butcher knife Aug. 23 is being held in i Jail on $7,500 bond on one charge of felonious assault. Keith Fitzpatrick was arraigned on the charge Aug. 25 and is sch exam Sept. 3 nt 9 a m. in Barry County's 56-1 District Court. According to police, the woman returned home from doing Fitzpatrick angry. As the two entered a heated disci ’------ — — • the butcher knife from the kitchen. During tire argument, the woman answered a call for Fitzpatrick, who - . _ . . and if the cops show op. Dn | killing your (expletive) and fm killing myself, too." He also was accused ofstaling: "She is going to be a'SerdYexplettve)? Fitzpatrick later allegedly used the knife to threaten the woman and lo prevent her from leaving the house. As police arrived, Fitzpatrick fled the home into a nearby woods, taking the knife with him. . • '. A police K-9 unit was unable to locate Fitzpatrick that night. He was taler loaned in Allegan County and arrested by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police tan Wednesday Teens accused of thefts in park PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP-A 16-year-old Dehon teen already being charged wi* stealing a Barry County telephone track July 22 and for assaulting another teat Aug. IT in Delton now faces charges of taking cash from the Prairieville Park on Aug. 9. The teen, whom police have asked to charge as an adult, and a 19-year-old Dehart teen are accused of breaking into the coin box at the park at about 3:58 run Police were called when a citizen wire witnessed the incident obtained a license ptafe number, said Prairieville Police Chief Larry Gentry. Barty County Sheriffs Deputies located the car shortly after the report and woe able to stop the car traveling north on M-43, according to a report. Both teens confessed to using a large rock to smash the lock on the drop box to obtain nearly $50 in cash. The pair is also suspected of stealing cigarettes from the Delton SheH Station shortly after the incident, which remains under investigation. Police reported that tise 16-year-old "will not team from another slap on the writ!," and that the 19-ycar-old "is a chronic liar and will not leant from a stop on the wrist" Tools stolen from truck at Wal-Mart RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Drills, saws and nailguns worth more than $2,000 were reported stolen from a pickup track in the Wal-Mart parking lot while the owner shopped, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The tools had been kept in a tool bin, which the owner found opened upon her i«4unt to lhe vehicle al about 2 p.m. Police have no suspects. Cloverdale man held on pot charge HOPE TOWNSHIP - Acting on a tip that a Cloverdale man was growing marijuana in his back yard, the Barry County Sheriffs Department arrested 46-year-old Maurice Barnes on Aug. 26. ____, Deputies allegedly arrived lo find Barnes running through the back yard carrying a potted marijuana plant, officers reported. After receiving consent to search, deputies allegedly found several items of contraband inside the home, including loose marijuana and a dried marijuana nlara. Both plants were reported to have been about two feet tall and wortb at least 81,000 each. ■ Other items allegedly found were smoking paraphernalia, a sale and a coffee can labeled "Roach Motel.” Barnes allegedly told police that the marijuana is for his own use and that he sometimes gives it away , but does not sell it, police reported. He was arraigned on a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana Aug. 27 when a $1,000 personal recognizance bond was set. He is scheduled for a prexam Sept 28 at 9:30 a.m. 8-year-old bicyclist struck by car BARRY TOWNSHIP - An 8-year-old Hickory Comers boy was seriously hurt early Tuesday when he apparently rode his bicycle into southbound car on Kellogg School Road, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Police said John Bowen entered die roadway from the east two-tenths of a mile south of Hickory Road at about 8:10 a.m.. according to witnesses. Bowen, who was not wearing a bicycle helmet was taken by Lifecare Ambulance to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo with incapacitating injuries. The Galesburg woman who was driving the car, swerved to try to avoid striking Bowen, witnesses told police. The bicycle then struck the side of her car. The driver was not hurt and was not considered to be at fault in the accident. Her passenger, who lives in Battle Creek, also was not injured. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 2 1999 - Page 19 Alert citizens help police Suspects in rash of break-ins arrested, arraigned by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 35-year-old Delton man and a 32-yearold Battle Creek man suspected of break­ ing into a number of convenience stores and homes in Kalamazoo and Barry coun­ ties, were arraigned in Kalamazoo's 8th District Court Wednesday. Jack Dana Redman of Delton is charged with two counts of breaking and entering and one count of larceny in a building for allegedly breaking into convenience stores in Schoolcraft and Vicksburg Aug. 31, said Lt. Gail Sampsell of the Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Department. Also arraigned on two counts of break­ ing and entering and two counts of larceny in a building Wednesday was William Woodson Brown of Battle Creek. The pair became suspects in a number of Barry County break-ins reported Monday when a Hastings man witnessed the pair returned to find that her home had been en­ tered through a window and that her resi­ dential alarm had alerted her security com­ pany which then notified police. Missing from lhe home was jewelry and videocassette recorder, said Flegel. leaving the scene of a residential burglary in the 9000 block of Cedar Creek Road at about 2:20 p.m. After seeing a Michigan State Police cruiser in Hickory Comers, the witness stopped to give descriptions of the perpe­ trators and their vehicle to Lt. Gary Newell, who happened to be in town meet­ ing with Fire Chief Harry Snyder. "He (the witness) saw my car, stopped and told me he'd seen something he con­ sidered to be suspicious.” said Newell. The witness told Newell that a blond­ haired man had run from the home carrying a pillow case and entered the passenger side of a 1996 Gold Pontiac Grand Am parked in a cemetery’ across the street. The driver reportedly had brown hair and the car was last seen southbound on Cedar Creek Road before turning east on Pifer Road, said Trooper Jim Flegel. At about that same time, the homeowner Also reported Monday was an attempted break-in at lhe Fine Lake Party Store and a break-in of the Dowling Comer Store in Johnstown Township, said troopers. A resident in the 7000 block of Clark Road in Maple Grove Township reported that mere than $ 1,000 cash was taken dur­ ing a break-in there, state police said. And. a number of guns were stolen dur­ ing the break-in of a home on Lammers Road on Friday. The R&J Sportsman shop also reported a burglary, said police. "There have been several breaking and enterings and larcenies in the area that they could be responsible for," said Flegel. The vehicle and suspect descriptions were broadcast to other surrounding agen­ cies by Barry County Central Dispatch, said Newell. Two men fitting the description, later identified as Brown and Redman, were ap­ prehended by Kalamazoo County authori­ ties early Tuesday during a call lo a break­ in of a Vicksburg convenience store, said Lt. Gail Sampsell. Sampsell said her department had been investigating the break-in of a Schoolcraft convenience store that occurred over the weekend when officers again were called to lhe same store Tuesday at about 4:22 a.m. "The break-in seemed to fit the same method of operation as the one two days prior," said Sampsell. At the same time officers were respond­ ing to Schoolcraft, a burglar alarm at the Vicksburg Kiwi Store activated and two other officers were sent to investigate, said Sampsell. "Wc had one witness in Schoolcraft who caught a partial glimpse of a car and offi­ cers responding to Vicksburg saw a car fit­ ting the description and short pursuit en­ sued," said Sampsell. "The car went through a ditch and ended up in a cornfield and officers apprehended the driver." The passenger fled into a nearby woods, swamp and field, she said. "He began to exit into a clearing when some homeowners, who had seen the in­ vestigation at the Kiwi Store going on, were walking with their two pit bull dogs," she said. "They asked him if he was the one the police were looking for and gave him two options. He could either stay there and wait while they notified the po­ lice or he could be chased by their pit bulls. He waited for the police." Second suspect found guilty in Sunfield woman’s killing Travis Bumham, 19, of Lake Odessa, was found guilty of premeditated and felony first degree murder at his three-day trial Aug. 27 in St. Johns. The maximum sentence is life impris­ onment. A sentencing date is yet to be de­ termined. Bumham is the second of three Lake Odessa teens charged with the December 1998 murder of Kassandra Sandborn, for­ merly of Sunfield. Christopher Hynes was found guilty last month and John Michael Sobleskey’s trial will begin Sept. 22. According to a report by David Hall of the Clinton County News. Bumham sat with his head in his hands as the guilty verdict was read. He had a tear-streaked face as he was taken from the courtroom. Bumham's family called, "We love you Travis," as he was escorted out. Sandborn's family also attended the three-day trail. They were also overcome with emotion as they left lhe courtroom. Bumham was charged with stabbing Sandborn to death so he and his friends, Hynes and Sobleskey. could sell her Ford Probe to a Lansing drug dealer for $ 1,000 worth of crack cocaine. Sandborn's body was found in Eagle Township in Clinton County on Dec. 12, 1998. Audio tapes were played during the trial in which Bumham made many conflicting statements about his involvement. Origi­ nally Bumham told Eaton County Sheriffs deputies and detectives that he stabbed Sandborn only once after Hynes and Sobleskey had already killed her. In this first tape, he claimed he knew nothing of the plan to kill her and sell her car for drugs. In subsequently taped statement, how­ ever, Bumham told Clinton County Sher­ iffs department that he stabbed Sandborn COURT, drank driving Feb. 2, 1993, May 2, 1994, and June 29, 1995. Her license has been revoked, • Rodney Franks. 18, of Delton, had his pretrial hearing rescheduled for Sept. 16 while the court waits for further, undis­ closed information. Franks is charged with six counts of first deg"ee, criminal sexual conduct, involving penetration, with a boy under the age of 13. He is being held in the Barry County Jail. Franks stood mute to the charges and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf at his arraignment Aug. 5. He is accused of having anal sex with the victim in Hope Township between February of 1998 and April of 1999. If convicted, he could spend a maximum of life in prison on each count. He is currently being held in the Barry Countv jail on $25,000 bond. • Lawrence Gibbs, 44, of Holt, was scheduled for trial Oct. 25, 26 and 29 on one count of third degree criminal sexual conduct, involving penetration, with a 19year-old man. who was 16 at the time of the alleged incident. Gibbs is accused of using force or coer­ cion to have oral sex with the former em­ ployee of his construction business in a construction trailer in Maple Grove Town­ ship sometime between May 1. 1996. and Sept. 1. 1996. Clarification: Anne Hammono, the mother of Laci Washburn, who died Aug. 23 from injuries suffered in an Aug. 10 single-car accident, claims that .02 miligrams of alcohol found in her daughter's system was the result of Nyquil medication taken that morning for allergies and asthma. She also claims that traces of marijuana found by the medical examiner resulted from second hand smoke. at least three times while she was still alive. On the tape, he was heard to say. "I never wanted to kill her." Clinton County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Clarizio said Bumham’s action shewed he clearly assisted in the murder of Sai dbom and that warrants conviction. "Look at all these acts where he's volun­ tarily assisting this act of violence," Clar­ izio said. "All these acts show premedita­ tion and intent to kill. The defense's con­ tention is essentially, 'I’m not guilty be­ cause I was forced to stab a dead body.' But she was alive when he was commit­ ting these acts." Defense Attorney Fred Blackmond said, "The very core of our case is that his state of mind was not to kill her." he told the jury. "It was to get out of a situation the best way ar 18-year-old can. It’s real easy to say he s) juld have walked away and be lhe Monday night quarterback.” Blackmond said he was surprised that the decision was not more lenient. "I’m obviously very disappointed with the ver­ dict." House damaged by electrical fire An overheated electrical wire is being blamed as the cause ot a fire Monday which destroyed part of a new addition on a Long Lake home at 1676 Woodland Drive, said Barry Township Fire Chief. Merle Payne. Firefighters were called to the scene at about 3:15 p.m. when a neighbor noticed smoke emitting from the unoccupied residence. The home was apparently saved from further damage when another neighbor. Chuck Gressler used a garden hose to snuff the flames, though the wall and roof continued to smolder as firefighters arrived. The homeowner's name and the amount of damage were not available at press time. 'I'm glad no one got hurt,' said Gressler. who had never met the homeowner prior to the fire. He added that the new addition on the home had only been finished for about one week. Barry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." 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Rate subject to change. restnetions mny apply lo non-pcoon accounts , Certain Member FDIC j . i 'Or*!-11 I 1 __ SAVINGS BANK A wilh murjuture in m,nd �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 2 1999 Local authorities confiscate marijuana plants, property hour HEMP Team raid in southern Barry County Friday night, Barry County Undersheritt Don Ford poses next to some of the more than 100 marijuana plants confiscated during a 20- by Shelly Suiser Sufi Writer More than iOO mature, marijuana plants worth SI07,000 were confiscated during an all night raid on Oak Road in Prairieville Township last weekend, according to Undersheriff Don Ford of the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The homeowner, who was arrested at the scene on a drunk driving charge, may also be charged with at least one count of delivery and manufacture of marijuana, said Ford. The drug charge is still pending. Officers first received a tip from the Prairieville Township Police Department at noon Friday and the Sheriffs HEMP team was on the scene within one hour, said Ford. "We did surveillance then obtained the search warrants,” said Ford. Officers confiscated the 107 growing marijuana plants, ranging from 10 feet to 14 feet tall, and about one pound of processed marijuana, found "packed to deliver" inside the home, he said. Outbuildings on the property also were searched during the I a.m. raid, he said. Search warrants were also executed on safety deposit boxes belonging to the homeowner at National City Bank in Delton and First of American Bank in Richland, where invesL0ators found large amounts of cash and other property, said Ford. The HEMP team, along with the Southwest Enforcement team and three Prairieville Township police officers were on the scene for a total of 20 hours, he said. Barry County Assistant Prosecutor David Makled also responded to the scene. 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CAB 4X4 Z-71. 350 NICE TRUCK 14,999 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-09-09.pdf c4751469919c6ac3af36c25b96a267ce PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 f : ,, tiLlliMI,,,.1.1,1,,l„„|||,t|„ iii । , , . . n-T • । »rr ,, , ,, HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY l?l S CHURCH ST HASTINGS ANNER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 VOLUME 146, NO. 36 PRICE 50* Hastings teachers to get 1-2 % raises by Mary Warner back *e Coffee series will Sett Restaurant in Legislative Coffee fell season after the Joanne Emmons; ive Terrv Geiger; Third District Vem Ehlers; Jerry Second District representing Seventh Smith will be ill be taken at the to give legislators : Coffee programs are fie Barry County Area After Hours" for Barry and potential n will be held from 5 to 7 event will be th. Agency and Barry and evening will Time1 Saturday Bowens Mills will kick off nrnral "Its Cider Time " fell Staff Writer The Hastings School Board has ap­ proved a collective bargaining agreement with the Hastings Education Association that gives teachers a I to 2 percent salary increase in 1999-2000, a 2 percent increase in 2000-2001 and another 2 percent raise in 2001-2002. Over the three-year life of the contract, teachers will be receiving between 5 and 6 percent increases in their salaries. Those receiving 2 percent increases the first year have reached the district's limit of what they can make. Those receiving a I percent increase have not yet reached the highest salary- level, according to Superin­ tendent Carl Schoessel. Their increase is lower the first year, he said, because they are still able to move up the district’s regu­ lar salary scale. The new contract also includes changes in HEA health care benefits. Teaching staff will have to pay S5 per prescription instead of S2, Schoessel said. Also, a cap on the amount the district will pay for increases in medical insurance premiums was re­ duced. With the old contract, the district picked up the first 10 percent of any increases oc­ curring over the three-year life of the con­ tract. Teachers picked up the next 10 per­ cent, district business manager Todd Mora said. Any increases over 20 percent were to be shared equally by the district and HEA members, and contract bargaining could be done to deal with the increase. With the new contract, the district will pay the first 5 percent of any medical in­ surance increases. HEA members will pay the second 5 percent, and anything over 10 percent will be split between the two. Con­ tract negotiations also can be reopened after a 10 percent increase. There have been sharp increases in medi­ cal insurance costs over the past few years, according to Mora. From July 1, 1998. to July I, 1999. premium payments jumped 15 percent, he said. Because of the cap on the payment of in- 'Looking Back. Moving Forward" is the focus of the Barry County Commission on Aging's 25th anniversary celebration this Oct 30. Show and Quilt Show main feature for the first month. In keeping with that theme, the COA Anniversary Committee has looked into the COA archives and is shining the weekend this Saturday and mill tours, hone drawn music and food. at will begin at noon and last both days. Bowens Mills is 'xrrge Washington Bicen. and to remember the Quilt and Fiber named in his memory, gate fee for adults is 5 to IS years old is S2. s are available. Us is located in the heart Springs Township, just two ■ norft cf Yankee Springs (Gun ) Stale Park. Watch for the huge marker on Briggs Road. more information check the at www.bowcnsi,.ills.com or 7530. /IdditioHAl NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 spotlight on 25 "special” people and orga­ nizations that have played important roles ments for health insurance will be required of HEA members. If. however, increases in premiums exceed 5 percent next July 1, HEA members once again will be looking at monthly deductions for health benefits. According to Don Phillips, president of the HEA, "As teachers, we’ve given up a lot to keep our insurance. We’ve always had to give up other things to keep our in­ surance. Salary (has been) one of them. 1 think we have contp'^Uv lost over the years in terms ot saiar. benefits." Phillips said the issue of salaries and benefits was one of the reasons a new con­ tract was not decided by the time the old contract expired June 30. Also holding up settlement, he said, was the issue of get­ ting adequate planning time for elementary teachers. New education requirements by the state have put increasing pressure on elementary teachers, Phillips said. The teachers are be­ ing asked to leam more themselves, de­ velop new teaching strategies and work to­ gether to develop new curriculums, etc, Phillips said, yet planning time has not been provided for them during the school day to do all the extra work. The new contract remedies that situation somewhat, Phillips said, but not enough. Of the new contract, he said, "we felt it was the best we could do at this time. Ob­ viously we’re not happy with the salary." See RAISES, continued page 17 Woodland celebrates Homecoming Anne Johnson, wife of Lakewood's Superintendent Gunnard Johnson, is one of the judges for the Woodland Labor Day Homecoming Parade. She is taking her job very seriously asking each farmer about his tractor. She takes notes and even climbs aboard several tractors to get a better look at the machines she is judging. Look for more pictures of the Homecoming inside TK seniors alert home tenant to brush fire A brush fire off Irving Road Saturday af­ ternoon consumed eight acres of grass and woods and did $2,100 damage to a home located at 3450 Eagleview Court. Two Thomapple Kellogg High School seniors were able to warn a tenant sleeping in the house that fire surrounded it. The seniors also worked to douse a fire in a shed behind the house and rescued a truck threatened by the brush fire's flames. Forest Fire Officer Mike Pine of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said the fire was started by an unattended camp fire. Tenants of the house had been burning the fire the previous evening. Pine said, and failed to put it out properly. A citation was issued to one of the tenants for "allowing a fire to escape from con­ trol," Pine said. TKHS seniors Zac Truer and Dan Warner on Aging (now the Office of Services to the Aging) to establish the county's first Commission on Aging. Cooley served as president of the Community Activities Center (CAC) several times and was active with the organization for many years. The CAC "worked with the teen Drop-In Center to find a home for older adult services. Upon its organization. Merle served on the Commission on Aging Board as well." Pennington said. • Franklin "Ping" Beckwith: A former Hastings mayor, Beckwith served as an officer of the Community Activities Center for many years. As the CAC's trea­ surer. he worked closely with the COA to insure that Barry County's seniors had a suitable location for their daily lunches and in the establishment and ongoing success of the COA. The silver observance will feature an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 at the COA headquarters, 120 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. The public is invited to tour the facilities, enjoy light re­ freshments and attend the 5 p.m. presenta­ tion when the 25 honorees will be recog­ nized. Speakers will include State Senator Joanne Emmons, State Rep. Terry Geiger. said they were on their way home from goose hunting Saturday afternoon when they sported a large quantity of smoke and went to investigate. "There was a circle of fire around the house," Truer said. Flames burned on both sides of the driveway as Truer drove his truck up to the house, he said. He and Warner woke up a college student living there. The student then called 911. Pine said several calls about the fire were received from people in the immediate area. The first call came at 3:23 p.m., ac­ cording to Bob Woodard of Thomapple Township Emergency Services. The fire threatened three homes located off Eagle­ view. The damaged home belongs to Robert Buelow. See TK SENIORS, continued page 18 has the longest service of any COA em­ ployee. Courtney has assisted in the pro­ curement of more than $4 million in grants over the past 21 years, Pennington said. Courtney works closely with the COA's current annual budget of $608,000. She coordinates the Mcdicare/Medicaid Assis­ tance Program for the agency and will join its statewide Leadership Council later this Frank Campbell. 'Moving Forward,' as the anniversary theme indicates, county and COA officials still hope to construct a new building in the near future to replace the current facility with a combined COA of- ficc/recreational/Senior Center. Proposed features include a commercial kitchen, ex­ panded dining facilities, arts and crafts year. • Kensinger Jones: Barry County's first "Senior Citizen of the Year," Jones has set the standard for productive aging in the county, Pennington said. He advocates for citizen involvement and then lives up rooms, a woodworking facility and educa­ tional opportunities - all m a park-like set­ ting. COA Executive Director Tammy Pen­ nington has announced that the 25 hon­ orees. who will be recognized during the anniversary celebration, arc: • Merk Cooky: He is generally re­ garded as the "father" of the COA and now resides in Spring Hill. Florida. He worked health programs, Pennington said. Beck­ with helped facilitate the transfer of the COA building from the CAC to the county. "Ping served not only on the COA Board, but served as president of the South­ central Michigan Commission on Aging. • Eloise Wolf: She became the COA's secretary in 1975 and soon wound up as the COA’s executive director. During Wolfs impressive 11 year tenure, many of the COA's current services were implemented, including Meals on Wheels and basic home care for senior citizens to help them remain independent in their homes. "The Senior Transportation Program, developed under her guidance, evolved into the Barry County Transit,” Pennington said. Wolf currently lives in Lansing with her hus­ band. Dick. • Kathy Courtney: She has been the COA staffs account clerk since 1978 and Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jim Bailey and Hastings Mayor tirelessly with the Michigan Commission I bers paid S5.26 per month for health insur­ ance for a single person, SI2.01 for two people, and SI3.35 for a family. This past July, single teachers began paying more than S30 a month for medical insurance coverage, a two-person house­ hold paid S67.76 per month and a family paid $75.30 per month. That sum dropped back to zero in September, Mora said. In September, the district is picking up the entire cost of HEA health insurance, he said. Next month, when the new health benefits package goes into effect, no pay­ COA’s silver anniversary will honor 25 ‘special' people, groups weekend series starting this 11 and 12. s fearivals will take place each , along with a tree planting in honor of George at 2 pan. Other include the first cider season, a display creases by the district. Mora said, from July I, 1998. to July I. 1999. HEA mem­ To launch preparations for the 25th anniversary celebration of the Barry County Comm’ssion on Aging, the Rev. William Hertel of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton receives an invitation from Anniversary Committee members Juanita Slocum (left) and Tammy Pennington, COA executive director. The Delton church is one of the 25 organizations and people to be honored for playing important roles in the establishment and ongoing success of the COA. to the standards he sets, she said. Jones was active in bringing senior nutrition services to the county and in bringing the county's first subsidized senior housing project to Hastings. "Ken and his wife, Alice, who See COA honors, continued page 2 I �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 9. 1999 NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Sept. 13 at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. Vent Mesler, bridge restoration project manager in Calhoun County, will present the program about Bridge Park and the construction of old bridges. The public is welcome. Calhoun County Community Development is designing a Historic Bridge Park of! Wattles Road and the first to be restored for the park is the COA picnic set for Sept. 17 The Barry County Commission on Aging will have "An Old-Fashioned Picnic" from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17. at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. Those who wish to participate should call 948-4856 by Monday. rept. 13, to make reservations. A donation of $2.50 is bang asked. Ebersole open house Sept. 25 Community College. College students from around Michigan and apprentices from the Battle Creek Ironworkers Local 340 The Ebersole Environmental Educa­ tion Center will have an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. The center is located between Waylaid and Gun Lake on Second Street in Allegan County. Activities will include canoeing, cider making, hay rides, a children's hike, fishing (bring own bait and tackle), nature hikes and archery. The event., sponsored by the Lans ­ ing Educational Advancement Founda­ tion, will cost adults $4.50 each and kids ages 12 rod under $3. All pro­ ceeds will go toward benefiting the Ebersole Center. For more information, call (877) 626-2332 or (616) 792-6294. have helped in the restoration effort, which has also benefited from contri­ butions of equipment and technical assistance from businesses throughout southern Michigan Medical terms course planned 133rd Avenue Bridge, named for the road where it was originally located over the Rabbit River in Allegan County. Day to day restoration work is managed and completed by Mesler, who is a welding instructor at Lansing Program slated on osteoporosis Dr. Timothy Swartz, board certified in internal medicine, and Richard Graf, a physician assistant from Hast­ ings Orthopedic Clinic, will present a free community education program, "Osteoporosis and New Treatments for Arthritis," at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at the Pennock Hospital Confer­ ence Center. Graf has practices with Drs. Lark and Merriman since 1987. Dr. Swartz is on staff at Bronson Methodist Hos­ pital and Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek Health System. Graf and Swartz will discuss symp­ toms. causes and treatments of the diseases and will give tips on healthy living that can decrease the risk for developing them. Both will be avail­ Pennock Hospital will offer a bask medical terminology course, begin­ ning Tuesday. Sept. 17, and running weekly through Dec. 7. The classes will meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the Pen­ nock Conference Center. Cindy Bigler, a registered nurse from Pennock, will be the instructor. The primary goal of the course is to teach people skills to allow them to interpret medical terms through use of prefixes, suffixes and stem/root words used daily at work in a logical man­ ner. The classes can be particularly bene­ ficial to non-medical professional spe­ cialists, such as paralegals and insqrmce associates, who require interac­ tions with the medical field. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required, along with payment of $60. For more information, call the Pen­ nock Hospital Education Department at 948-3125. able to answer questions. Though osteoporosis and arthritis are longtime continuing and challeng­ ing medical problems, diet rehabilita­ tion and new pharmacological therapy indicates great improvements in mo­ bility and quality of life. For more information, call 948­ Delton CROP Walk Sept. 26 3125. this year will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. at the Faith United Hastings CROP Walk Sept. 19 Methodist Church: The community had a record-break­ ing fund-raising effort last year with $9,560 raised to fight local and worldwide hunger and provide humanitarian assistance to people all over the globe. The campaign drive hopes to surpass the $10,000 mark The Barry County CROP Walk will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, hi Nestings, beginning and ending at the Fin; United Methodist Church on Green Street in Hastings. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and a send-off ceremony starts al 1:45 p.m. Good Time Pizza in Nashville is donating pizza for walkers to enjoy when the event is over. Walk Coordinator Duane Robinson said the goal this year is to raise $12,000. Much of the money goes to Love Inc. of Barry County, to help people with emergency food needs through the food bank housed at First Baptist Church in Hastings and to a food pantry for needy and low income families in Southeast Barry, operated by Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church in the Dowling area. Again. 25 percent of the funds raised from the walk will benefit Barry County residents. Love Inc. will re­ ceive 20 percent of the proceeds and the food pantry will be given 5 percent. CROP funds also are used for long­ term development and emergency response in the United States and around the globe, such as help for the earthquake victims in Turkey. For the walk itself, participants have a choice of three routes, the same as last year. There will be two short routes of one mile and another that will be about one and one-half miles. The long route is about six miles. Or, walkers may pick any shorter distance that's more comfortable. As special recognition. Robinson is hoping to generate sponsorships from area businesses to purchase T-shirts for walkers who raise at least SI00 for CROP. For more information about the event or to obtain a walker's pledge envelope, call Trudy Tobias at 517­ 852-9524 or Duane Robinson, 616­ 721-8259. The annual CROP Walk in Delton this year. Dee DeFields and Elaine Gilbert, walk coordinators, said that $2,390 from last year's walk stayed in the Delton area to provide for emergency food needs and supplementary groceries for neighbors facing difficult financial situations. Once again, 25 percent of the funds raised this year will be split between Delton's St. Ambrose Community Food Pantry and the Faith United Methodist Church Emergency Food Cupboard. As an incentive to encourage walkers to collect as much as they can in donations, the four walkers raising the most money will receive a gift Middleville’s Heritage Days set for this weekend by Patricia Johns ing new members. Stage entertainment be­ gins at 11 and the pie contest between 11 and noon will make every one's mouths wa­ ter. The awards ceremony is at I p.m. The Kiddy tractor pull is at I p.m. followed by the full size tractor pull at 2 p.m. Staff Writer The Middleville Heritage Festival this weekend promises to offer the tried and true and the new and exciting. This year’s festival is really new with a new Saturday location and parade route. But at the same time there will be plenty that will be familiar to festival goers with the ever popular senior parents' dunk tank and crafts. The scent of fair food will fill the air, as will the laughter of children playing games, designed by members of Middleville Boy Scout Troop 105. Entertainment II Am., Heartsong; noon. Kai Kreek Kickers; I p.m.. awards; 1:30 p.m., balle­ rina Lindsey Ploski; 2 p.m.. dulcimers; 3 p.m.. Country Strings with Dorris; 4 p.m.. Cheryl Fischer; 5 p.m., RoadAp­ plePie. Entertainment chair Doug Elam says, "There might be some surprise additions to the entertainment lineup. I hope festival On Friday: The Thomapple Trail Association will sponsor a short nature hike at 6 p.m. along the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail, weather permitting. A talent search for children ages 10 and younger begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by an open microphone session. The commu­ nity bonfire will be lit at dusk. Festival goers can bring hot dogs to roast. Accord­ ing to the Heritage Festival Committee, Friday is a good time to visit downtown businesses, too. On Saturday: Saturday begins at 7 a.m. with the pan­ cake breakfast at the Methodist church. The Methodist Men get elbow deep in pancake batter and dishwater to help raise money for projects around the church. Parade lineup begins in the parking lot by the tennis courts at 9 a.m. At 10, the parade will follow a new route up Main Street turning left at Bender Road and end at Page. Watch for the Thomapple Heritage Association float and local Girl Scout troops. Except for the Rotary Duck Race at 2 p.m. at the river, all of Saturday's events will take place at Page or on the green area between Page and the high school. Festival goers should use the high school parking lots. Food booths at Page will be ready to serve by 9:30. Footlong hot-dogs, elephant ears, fried \eggies and French fries make up the main course with popcorn, caramel com and cotton candy the dessert course. Lorraine Otto will be displaying baskets from the small to really large for sale. Otto has attended all-tip Rivals since the bi­ centennial in 1976’ and the Middleville sesquicentennial event in 1984. Craft booths also open at 9:30 in the morning. Other crafts and their makers are attend­ ing. Joyce Pitt is bringing embroidered denim, sweatshirts and tees,. Geraldine Nielsen's dolls and clothing should en­ trance the young and the young at heart. She is also bringing tote bags, lace pic­ tures and hair ties, Kris Polmanteer's scrapbooks and photo albums should help area residents organize those boxes of photos stuck in closets throughout the area. Lori Steward is showing ceramics, can­ dles, plastic canvas and jewelry. On dis­ play from Ann Rine are fabric purses, dia­ per bags and bibs. Quilts and pillows by Estella McConnon should attract buyers. Dorothy Er­ fourth's heat processed tees, sweatshirts and denims are eye-catching. Kathy Belk will show fun hats, wall hangings and towels. Gloria Dennis is ex­ hibiting angels, magnets and shirts. Car owners will begin showing off their machines at 11 a.m. Until 3 p.m. car afi­ cionados will be able to feast their eyes on the best restored and custom vehicles in the area. Some activities arc planned for the ath­ letically minded. Co-ed volleyball teams will begin competing after the parade at about 11:30 a.m. A "hole in one" competi­ tion should attract the golf mad. Educational displays and information will also be available. The Lions Club will be doing special vision screening for chil­ dren. the Village Players will have the newest piece of their historic display available for those who have pre-ordered Christine and Douglas Shumway will serve as Grand Marshals of the Heritage Day parade in Middleville. with a few to sell, and the Village will have informative brochures available. The Brick Committee will have a sample brick and order forms as well. The Thomapple Heritage Association will have new historical items on display including newspapers and other memora­ bilia. The association will also be recruit- COA honors, continued... served for a lime on the COA Board, beau­ tifully represent the seniors among us who weren't bom and raised in Barry County, but had the good sense to make it their permanent home," Pennington said. • Robert Shaffer: He was one of the charter members of the COA Board of Di­ rectors. Appointed in 1974, Shaffer served faithfully for 20 years. Pennington said. During his tenure on the COA Board, the agency developed into a professional, re­ spected member of the local health provider network, she added. "He brought great ex­ perience and insight to the board through his (previous) employment as director of environmental health at the health depart­ ment and as the (former) Barry County Drain Commissioner." • Marcella Humphrey: The COA's oldest client. Mrs. Humphrey is 106 and "an inspiration to us all." Pennington said. "The mission of the Commission on Ag­ ing is to assist seniors in Barry County who wish to remain independent in their own homes," Pennington said, noting that Mrs. Humphrey lived alone in her own apartment up until several months ago. "She enjoyed the care of good friends and family, as well as services from the Com­ mission on Aging." • Bob Bender; During the COA's de­ velopment phase. Bender served on the County Board of Commissioners. As County Board chairman, "he facilitated the inclusion of senior services as a department of county government." Pennington said. "While serving as our state representative, he championed the cause of senior pro­ grams at the state level, advocating for ac­ cess to services at the local level." Pen­ nington said the COA is pleased that Ben­ der's wife. Carol, was appointed to the COA Board last week. • Mary Meyers: in 1982, Mary agreed to do a favor for her friend. COA Director Eloise Wolf, by agreeing to Fill in as a reg­ istered nurse for 'a couple of weeks' while Wolf searched for a new RN. Seventeen years later, Meyers is still at the COA, di­ recting its Homecare services. "She has overseen the development of our Respite Care program and has adapted our services to Tit a managed care model. Through com­ passion and experience, she has counseled countless families on the difficult task of certificate from an area restaurant. Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake has donated two gift certificates for 'Sunday Brunch for two' and Sajo's Pizza in Delton has given two certificates that are redeemable at its restaurant. Special recognition will be given to all walkers who raise $ 100 or more. Registration gets under way on the day of the walk at 1:15 p.m. and the opening kick-off ceremony starts at 1:45. Refreshments and musical entertainment will be featured after the care giving and nursing home placement," Pennington said. Meyers supervises a staff of nine aides and performs every COA in­ home assessment and re-assessment. • Arbutus Morgan: For more than 12 years. Morgan served as the meal site man­ ager at the COA's Friendship Center. "She supervised the program at a time when se­ nior nutrition was in its infancy, and op­ portunities for older adults were limited," Pennington said. An ordained minister, Morgan even performed marriage cere­ monies for several couples who met at the center. She also led the sing-a-long at the COA and served on the COA Project Council for many years. "At 93. she con­ tinues to be a special part of the gang who meet at the COA each week for lunch." Pennington said. • Marlene White: She is "fondly re­ membered by many seniors as the execu­ tive secretary of the COA during the latter part of the 1970s." Pennington said. "She coordinated transportation services for the agency at a time before the Barry County Transit came into existence." White man­ aged the county's first senior housing pro­ ject. Hidden Valley Estates, for a time and continues to be a strong advocate for senior citizens within the community. • Shirley Kilmer: A longtime COA employee, Kilmer has been the meal site manager of the COA’s Woodland Friend­ ship Center since 1982. Woodland was the first "off site" center that the COA estab­ lished. and Kilmer "has been instrumental in making sure that the site remains viable today," Pennington said. Kilmer "is wellknown for the fun activities she brings to her seniors, including un-birthday parties. Teddy Bear picnics and door prize drawings. Her husband Galen's homemade ice cream accompanies cake several times each year to the delight of the seniors." Pennington said. • Dennis Bassett: He was one of the first drivers to be employed by the COA when its transportation services began in 1975. "Dennis had a reputation for treating each senior like someone special, always assisting them on and off the bus, even when they had many packages," Penning­ ton said. "When transportation services were transitioned over to the Barry County Transit, Dennis was hired by the Transit as a full time driver. He continued to work there until last year and is fondly remem­ bered by all who rode his bus. • John De Bronx: He began his asso­ ciation with the COA by agreeing to de­ liver meals one day a week to homebound seniors. De Broux continued in that capac­ ity for nearly nine years, until foot prob­ lems eventually put a halt to the activity. "Ever the ready volunteer, he joined the COA Board of Directors in 1990 and served until 1998," Pennington said. De Broux continues to be an active volunteer, driving to Battle Creek each month to pick up the COA’s "Elderpac" supplies. • The Bradfields: Collectively known as "the Bradfields," Charlie and his wife Darlene Bradfield, Mary Jane Bradfield and Ilah Englerth are older adult siblings who walk. Walkers will have a choice of taking a scenic 2.3-mile or 5.9-mile route during the event. Those not up to walking that far may select their own course length or participate in the rockathon at the same time inside the church's fellowship hall. Sponsor envelopes are available from volunteers at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, McCallum United Brethren Church, Faith United Methodist Church or by calling (616) 623-2828 or 623-8763. goers enjoy what we have planned for them. Heritage Days T-shirts will be on sale on Friday and Saturday nights. The logo changes next year so this one will become a "wearable collectible.” The Thomapple Kellogg Athletic Boost­ ers will be there with TK logo clothing and Entertainment 2000 books Members of the TK Honors Choir will be doing face painting and have YoYo balls, a bake sale and refreshments for sale to raise money for Honors Choir outfits. To register for the parade or tractor call Glen at 795-7236. Pie contest forms are available from Michelle Ploski at 795­ 4846. Anyone who can volunteer during the festival should call Roberta Meeker at 795-2042. Market to market... Jus' a reminder - the fruits and vegetables of a bounteous harvest are available at the Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Hastings next to Tyden Park. donate countless hours to the COA. They have helped deliver meals, taught craft classes, provided transportation, coordinated the COA's donated baked goods program, organized cleaning bees and generally lifted the spirits of staff and seniors alike. Pen­ nington said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 9. 1999 - Page 3 Woodland puts on ‘All-American Homecoming’ celebration by Helen Mudry Suff Writer The community of Woodland celebrated Labor Day with its traditional 'All-Ameri­ can" homecoming. . The weekend started and finished with food and softball, and in between there were games, a parade, a church service and lots of music. The food was served Friday at the Woodland United Methodist Church with ice cream and sloppy joes. Meanwhile, the Woodland Eagles had their usual Friday night fish fry. The ball games began al 6 p.m. Saturday's big events were the parade, the kids' games and the Woodland Lions chicken barbecue. The parade was well attended with lots of tractors, ntique cars, kids on bicycles and floats bakewood Superintendent Nell and Harold Stannard are the grand marshals of the Woodland parade. They see many friend along the parade route and later greet them at the village park. Like digging for buried treasure, the children look for wrapped candy hidden In the sawdust. Gunnard Johnson, his wife Anne and Lakewood News reporter Helen Mudry were judges. This was Anne's introduction to the rural nature the Woodland community. She said she was impressed with the number of tractors Bill Brodbeck takes credit for coming up with the idea of a family float featuring 458 years of marriage. Richard and Mildred Brodbeck (65 yean of marriage) led the way in a convertible. Ten-year-old Michael Brodbeck drove a tractor pulling the other Brodbecks. Riding in the wagon were Mary and Bob Ulrey, Helen Miske, Bill and Margaret Brodbeck. Pat and George Ellcey. Carolyn and Lloyd Brecheisen, Jackie Mead. Paul and Carol Ann Brodbeck and Larry and Marie Brodbeck. There was a string of tins cans and old shoes behind the "marriage float." There were ten kids' games and each had three age divisions so the younger kids didn't have to compete with the older ones. The games began with a candy hunt. Wrapped candy was buried in piles of saw­ Tom Clark takes his turn in the dunk tank. The day is so warm, he doesn't mind the frequent dunks. The 'Blues Brothers* make a special appearance at the Woodland Homecoming parade. dust and the kids dug for it. Then there was the sack race, the three­ legged race, the egg toss and water balloon toss. The kids tested their spitting abilities using water melon seeds as the projectiles. They then saw how many tennis balls they could carry at one time. Chickens were asked to make another contribution for the "carry an egg on a spoon" race. The kids' games ended with a pinata The Woodland United Methodist Church was packed for the evening concert per­ formed by the Woodland Gospel Quartet and the Half Ton Praise. Softball continued through the evening and ended under the lights at 12:45 a.m. The softball championship games were played on Monday. Of the 20 men's teams, first and second place went to Carpenter Plumbing of Hastings and Okie Towne Tavern of Hastings. Of the six co-ed teams, first and second place went to Hastings Water Supply and Rose Bud of The sack race is an all-time favorite for the youngsters at the Homecoming. Parents and friends cheer the youngsters as they hop to the finish line. The chicken is started early in the afternoon for the Lions barbecue. Over 1,000 chicken dinners are sold. Gladys Yonker rides in a 1977 Excalibur. This car is made to look like an early 1920s Mercedes. Members of the Brodbeck family ride in the 'marriage' float. They represent 458 years of marriage. Man wanted for attempted murder captured in county by Muskegon. Organizer Tom Clark said teams came from all over Michigan. One team even came from Texas. Woodland volunteer fire­ lighter Jeff Morton's brother lives in Texas and brought his whole team north for the competition and the Lions chicken barbe­ cue. Cameron Rowland and Jessica Hilley are teammates for the egg toss. They win their age division and gel to toss against the older kids. Jessica has the dubious honor of catching the final toss. Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 45-year-old Battle Creek man wanted for allegedly attempting to murder a Grand Rapids woman Sept. 2 was apprehended in Barry County just one half hour after the man fled the scene. Charles Clarence Banks is accused of shooting a 22-year-old Grand Rapids woman during a domestic dispute with the victim's mother in the 800 block of Kala­ mazoo Avenue in Grand Rapids at about 11:30 p.m. Thursday, said Sgt. Betsy Macicak of the Grand Rapids Police De­ partment. According to Macicak, Banks had gone to the home of his ex-girlfriend, a 39-yearold Grand Rapids woman, and the two had apparently spent the day arguing and "slapping each other around." After the Banks allegedly struck the el­ der female, her daughter stepped in, told him to stop and allegedly punched him in "Troopers Fuller and Durham were on stationary patrol on M-37 just north of the the face, said Macicak. "He then allegedly pulled a gun and shot intersection of Pifer Road at about 12:18 a.m. when they observed the vehicle her in the arm." said Macicak. The bullet apparently passed through the woman's right, forearm and she was taken southbound on M-37," according to a po­ lice report. "The vehicle matched the de­ scription of the vehicle described by Barry County Central Dispatch in the earlier to Butterworth Hospital East, where she was treated and released, police said. Banks then fled the scene before officers arrived, said Macicak, and an area-wide broadcast containing his vehicle descrip­ tion was issued to surrounding police agencies. At about 12:05 a.m.. Troopers Bryan Fuller and Ray Durham of the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Police were in Bedford Township on M-37 near Halbert Road when they heard the broadcast. broadcast." Troopers began to follow the vehicle and noticed the registration plate matched the one described by authorities. "We followed the vehicle southbound on M-37 until we could be assisted by other units," officers reported. "We were advised that Banks was to be taken into custody for attempted murder." Troopers found a 25 caliber, loaded pis­ tol in the vehicle, they reported. Banks, who has been charged with as­ sault with intent to murder, was turned over to Grand Rapids police authorities. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 1-800-310-9031 - MWARliJ - I I �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 9. 1999 l€TT€RS...from our readers Cemetery should go to the city To the editor: Rod Newton has made a statement, that “The Riverside Cemetery is in private hands.” What he means is they are going to make money, or else. Thc result is the mess over flowers. I have noticed a few cemeteries and they are full of flowers as far as you can sec. not like the bland mess out on State Road, which has very few flowers. Let’s teach driving on gravel roads To the editor: This letter is for Hastings High School^ drivers’ training program. Two boys, cousins and high school stu­ dents were returning home in their car. They had just bough some pizza to take home from a store. The road they were driving and riding on was gravel. As they rode, the wheel of the car caught :n a gravel rut located in shoul­ der of curved road. The driver lost control of car, resulting in an accident. The cousin in the passenger scat was badly injured and died. Why doesn’t the school's drivers training program teach the high school students how to drive on gravel roads? Gravel roads have always been known to be dangerous to drive on. A driver's training teacher sitting beside the student driver can point out the good and bad that goes with driving on gravel. Gravel can not only be slippery to drive on. but walk on. Walking to the mall I stepped on loose gravel. It was like stepping on ice. Luckily, hanging on to my grocery cart. I balanced myself from a serious fall. My heart goes out to the family and the driver greatly saddened in the loss of a loved one. You driver’s in training can pre­ vent another gravel road accident from hap­ pening. The two cousins very well raised, were athletically inclined, decent, clean cut, and until the fatal accident, close to one anoth­ er. I live two blocks from the high school. While gardening in yard occasionally, I talk briefly to students as they pass by. Ail seem satisfied and enjoy their driver s training lessons. The driver’s training teachers arc doing a good job. Now let’s have them add to their jobs jafc driving on gravel roads. Justine McLean, Hastings Hold deadbeat parents accountable Dear editor: Does Barry County support deadbeat parents? I have a feeling this is the case, please read on. I have a close friend who has a 3-year-old son. During his lifetime, his mother has tak­ en care of him and herself on one income, which includes diapers, food, clothing and child care, not to mention rent and utilities. The other parent in this situation chooses when to sec his son. Visitation is a low pri­ ority compared to softball games and week­ end party activities. Court orders to pay child support are only followed when the courts threaten jail time. In the past year, my friend has been strug- gling with this messy situation. When court hearings are set up, the irresponsible father asks for more visitation time that he doesn’t show up for, leaving my friend frustrated with the constant questions about how her child's father can continually do this. Attor­ ney’s fees arc stacking up to establish orders that arc not followed. How long will situations like this contin­ ue? Our courts should strip away visitation rights or put deadbeat parents in jail for neglecting to follow court ordered visita­ tion and child support. Lisa Meyers. Battle Creek GOP tax cuts are only for the rich Dear editor: Who docs Senator Spencer Abraham think he’s kidding with his TV ad picturing all those nice happy people?... And don’t all these good citizens deserve a tax cut, even though the national debt costs them billions in interest only every year? And what will the average citizen get from a tax cut? Citizens for Tax Justice fig­ ure that the bottom-earning 60 percent would get an average cut of $157; the wealthiest 1% an average of $45,853. In order to accomplish this tax cut, there would have to be spending cuts of some­ thing like $305 billion, which means cuts in early childhood education. Head Start, nutrition programs, housing programs. If the surplus develops, it should be used to assure Social Security and Medicare for the future and to assure equal opportunities for all our children. Congresswoman Debbie Stabcnow is ...in need of quality printing? Let us give you a quote. J-Ad Graphics 1052 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 616-945-9554 HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Omion of J-Ad Graphics inc 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Presidant • Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacobs Vice President • NEWSROOM • David T. Ybung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns MvyVrtiw James Jensen Shawn. Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT * ClMvfwd M, Monday thnxjgh FncUya.m loSWpm SwunUyaxiam Noon Soon Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastrrgs. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 working for more realistic proteciion for Social Security and Medicare. She supports reducing the national debt and mixh small­ er tax cuts that will benefit middle class families. She is the real suppo'tcr of family values. Ardic Baum. Hastings The Riverside Cemetery Company has loaned out money in its past, at least in 1947. 1949 and 1952. It was $8,000 in 1952. That was a lot of money back then. Charles Hinman. Stuart Clement and Bill Schadcr were head of the company back then. Hinman had a store on 829 N. Michi­ gan (Now pizza); S. Clement was involved in banking and government; and I believe Bill Schadcr was mayor of Hastings once. If Rod Newton wants to turn the ceme­ tery into a bankroll for himself and the rest ot the secretive bunch. I would suggest the following: Take part of the cemetery and bury pets. There are people who would pay a lot more than $300 per lot and the lots would be much smaller in size - so more money per area. Think this over carefully. You have Brian Reynolds to survey and map out your lots (He would donate anyone's time and money for his animal project). Then you have the Sheriff’s Department to lead the procession to the cemetery and to make sure some of those naughty people don’t steal the urns. Yes, those goodwill gestures will bring you in votes of the County. Of course, Reynolds has run for an office that has no salary, wins, and then complains and wants health, retirement benefits, etc. The worst of it is the commissioners or someone has given in. I believe we do not need a county surveyor. Another thought; why doesn’t the New­ ton Gang just give the cemetery to the city. I’m sure they arc all civic minded. What can they lose? They say they arc losing now. Cut your losses and run. In fact, you probably would get a big writeup. Somewhere in the city, there is money to run the cemetery properly. Not any $100,000 a year either, like the millage that was voted down. Wouldn’t the cemetery look beautiful with live flowers in every urn and flags on every veteran’s grave? They could even put some on Kim Seigler’s grave. In another vein, I wish James Pino would get it. The elimination of the death tax, cap­ ital gains tax and a reduction in tax rates would bring back a two-fold increase in our economy. That doesn't take a lot of knowl­ edge to sec the benefits all around. Even the dairy farms could be kept in the family and not sold for development. J Donald W. Johnson, Middleville Editor's Note: Brian Reynolds did not run for County survey^fri 1996, but was elect­ ed anyway by write-in votes. Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All le'.iers must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed Is the writer's name and community of residence. 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We don't give a lot of thought these days to unemployment compensation. In these times of high employment, who cares? But maybe we should. Benefits now are at a 23-year low (factored for inflation), a maximum of $300 a week. They've been at $300 for the highest weekly payment since January 1996 and will continue at this rale indefi­ nitely. This freeze in benefits is the result of legislation passed in Lansing in 1995, with Gov. John Engler in office and the two major parties each in the majority in one of the two houses of the State Legisla­ ture. Without the freeze, unemployment insurance benefits now would be $373.55 per week, a difference of $73.55 a week or $294.20 a month. That's a significant con­ tribution toward rent or a house payment. Incidentally, this same legislation by the state has cut the cost of unemployment in­ surance premiums to employers for three years in a row. And it isn't as if everyone is working se­ curely in a good job. In Battle Creek alone, Kellogg is preparing to lay off 500 to 600 workers and Chi-Chi’s will be clos­ ing and laying off nearly 100 workers. The time will come when we will be at a higher rate of unemployment again, and many unemployed workers will be receiv­ ing at least $294 less per month m unem­ ployment compensation than before the 1995 freeze. This change in benefits, which props up average families during hard times, slipped past us We need to keep a closer eye on legislation as it is introduced and let our elected representatives know that we are watching their votes. And next year we need to elect people with compassion and an understanding of the needs of ordinary people. Jean Stine, Bellevue COA honors...continued from page 2 • Hastings Moose Club: Truly earning the title "Good Neighbor," the Hastings Moose Club has opened its doors, their cupboards and their hearts to the COA anytime the COA has requested assistance, Pennington said. "They have hosted our Christinas parties and our Volunteer Recognition Lunches for the past nine years. They have held fundraising suppers for us and have donated enough scalloped potatoes to feed all the seniors in Barry County - twice!," she said. • Orvln Moore: During a time of great turmoil for the COA. Moore served as chairman of the County Board and the Area Agency on Aging Region III. "While still the chairman of the AAA III Board. Orvin led Barry County’s withdrawal from the region," Pennington said. "He attended hundreds of meetings at the state and local level, always fighting to insure that ser­ vices to Barry County's seniors would not be jeopardized by the dissolution of AAA m." • Woodland Eagles Club: Senior Nutrition services have been offered con­ tinuously at the Woodland Eagles Club since 1979, when the services were moved from the Woodland School. "In those 20 years, the Eagles have provided us with a nice, clean facility from which to offer lunch and activities," Pennington said. "As a part of their support of the senior com­ munity. the Lagles Club has never charged the COA for rent or utilities at this site." • Faith United Methodist Church: For 18 years, the Faith United Methodist Church has hosted the COA’s Delton Friendship Center. "They have pro­ vided us with a beautiful kitdien and dining See COA honors, continued page 14 Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Wash­ ington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Or­ angeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representa­ tives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district rep­ resentative. 42 W. 10th St, Holland. Mich 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (Irving, Cartton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion ot Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Repre­ sentatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington DC 20515. phone (202) 225-6276 Battle Creek district office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Alan Knapp. President s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all ot Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House ot Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 �The Hastings Bennet - Thursday September 9 1999 - Page 5 Rep. Schauer provides ‘equal time’ for Dems in Lansing by David T. Young Editor The First Friday program last week es­ sentially was a case of a little equal time. 62nd District State Rep. Mark Schauer of Battle Creek, a Democrat, was on hand to present a different view of the state of die state than what was given by Republi­ can State Rep. Terry Geiger (R-Lake Odessa) in July. Schauer noted that the Republicans now control the executive, legislative and judi­ cial branches of Michigan government. He said Gov. John Engler and his GOP com­ rades in the State Legislature control the lawmaking agenda. "John Engler has more control than he’s ever had," he said. Schauer said that he was part of the ma­ jority caucus when he was first elected in 1996, but now he's in the minority. "There is a major difference," he said. "Terry Geiger will tell you that." He said that because of term limits, 64 of the 110 seats in the State House of Rep­ resentatives were filled in the 1998 election by freshmen, 41 of them Republicans, who now own a 58-52 advantage in the legisla­ ture. What is ironic is that Engler is now in his 29th year as a legislator, state senator or the governor. He was first elected in 1970, just after he graduated from college. "You might say he could be the poster boy for term limits," Schauer said. Schauer charged that the Republican freshmen are "marching in lockstep with their governor, but they're out of step with their districts." He noted that just about all the new GOP legislators are rated by independent pollster Bill Ballenger as much more con­ servative than the electorate. Schauer said he understood that term limits were the law of the land when he ran for state representative, but there can be consequences of the requirements. "Maybe you like Terry Geiger," he said, "but he can't be your state rep. any more (ifter 2000)... And this is a lifetime limit." While acknowledging Engler's aggres­ sive agenda, he maintained that Democrats have had very little voice in state govern­ ment since the start of 1999. In the process, he charged, "A lot of ci­ vility, tradition and honor has been lost." He called the atmosphere in Lansing "ad­ versarial." Schauer also charged that the governor and his GOP colleagues are orchestrating with their new-found power. For example, Engler recently announced on Mackinac Island that the Single Busi­ ness Tax would be history. Then only one person, the state treasurer, was allowed to testify at a hearing on the issue. By mid­ night the next day the bill to phase out the tax was reported out of committee. The whole process, he said, was done with little public input "Democracy isn't supposed to be the most efficient form of government, but it's supposed to be fair." Schauer said he believes the Single Business Tax needs to be reformed, but only one-third of all businesses pay it On another front he said he disagrees with the OOP’s handling of the money the state will receive from the tobacco settle­ ment. he said most of the money should go to community-based health programs or smoking cessation or prevention programs. Instead, Engler and his comrades have de­ creed that it will go for college scholar­ ships. "These dollars ought to be for their in­ tended purpose," he said. Schauer also criticized Engler and his friends for taking over the Detroit public school system, saying the people's right to elect their local school board members "sa­ cred." Another issue where and Engler’s GOP majority part company is on crime. He says the solution is not to keep bv tiding more prisons, but to focus more on com­ munity policing programs and prevention, which he says are the biggest reason for the recent drop in crime statistics. And on yet another front, he said he dis­ agrees with letting insurance companies rather than doctors and nurses, dictate health care decisions. He reported that being an optimist he is hopeful that there will be more harmony in the Michigan House and Senate when it re­ sume sessions on Tuesday, Sept 21. During the question and answer portion of the meeting, Rutland Township Trea­ grown-up consequences Do you think you are paying too many taxes on your investment earnings? If so*, you might be tempted to seek a solution. And when you look around, you might just see... your children. But is it a good idea to move some of your investment income to your children^ names?. Before you take such a step, you’d .better brush up on the rules of the “kiddie tax.” +, ।: ■ ' ' The kiddie tax permits children under 14 to receive $700 in investment income — from interest, dividends or capital gains — free of tax. (The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 allows for periodic increases in this income cap.) The next $700 is taxed at the chikft rate — typically 15 percent for in­ come and short-term capital gains, and 10 percent for long-term capital gains. After your child receives $1,400 in in­ vestment income, the rest of the earnings will be taxed to your child at your rate, which can be as high as 39.6 percent. Con­ sequently, you cannot gain significant tax advantages by shifting a large amount of your investment dollars to your child’s name. Furthermore, after your child turns 18 or 21 — the actual age depends on where you live — you will lose control of the money you gave away, because once an asset is gifted to a minor, it can't be taken back. While you might have intended that money for college, your son or daughter may de­ cide to lake a long motorcycle trip around Europe In addition, by saving money in your children's names, you could be jeopardizing their ability to receive financial aid. Col­ leges and universities that receive any fed­ eral money are typically required to ask children to contribute 35 percent of their as­ sets for college expenses — compared to less than 6 percent for parents - STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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For example, if your estate is large enough — $650,000 in 1999. rising to $1 million over the next several years — to in­ cur estate taxes, then you may be able to re­ duce your estate tax liability and help your future heirs by giving away some assets to your children while you are alive. You and your spouse can each make annual tax-free gifts of up to $10,000 to an)’ number of people you choose. (Starting in 1999, this yearly gift-tax exclusion will be adjusted for inflation.) If you give an actual security, such as a stocks to your child, then he or she will be responsible for any capital gams taxes. If you sell the security while it’s in your name, so that you can give cash, you will most likely want to increase your federal and state tax quarterly estimates so you won’t incur underpayment penalties. See your tax adviser There are many issues involved with the concept of gifting assets and shifting in­ surer Blanche Munjoy contended that the glow over welfare reform may be phony because "so many people taken off welfare are working and grubbing... are we ade­ quately tracking people going off welfare?" Schauer said he agreed that too many couples with children are both working and yet are living at or below the poverty level. He said he supports proposals to raise the minimum wage from $5.15 to $6.15 per hour. 4 He noted that Republicans always have opposed such moves, contending it would hurt the economy, cause layoffs and raise the prices of goods and services, but the economy have been roaring along since the last minimum wage boost. He also said he thinks insisting on drug testing for welfare recipient is "dehumaniz­ ing." He said he backs drug testing only when there is just cause. Speaking of drugs, Schauer said he doesn't think we're winning the war against this potent menace, so maybe it’s time to change tactics. "We're not going to win the drug war on the supply side, we need to work on the STREET NAME SIGNS I 911 EMERGENCY Home Address Signs —> REQUIRED BY NEW z 3 BARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE M4 *19.95 ea - 2 or more *17.95 ea. > z 0 Z 1011 E. State St.. Hastings xd Z (616) 948-8618 •r 888-577-7446 1 2 Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs "Any Name" Pvt Rd Signs demand." One student in the audience said that school security may be getting out of hand lately because more money is being spent on surveillance cameras these days than on instructional materials, like textbooks. "I’d rather have a ’.*ribook in may hands than a police officer in the hallways," she said. When asked by citizen Robert Dwyer about the posh new digs in Lansing with $10 million worth of furniture for legisla­ tors and senators and Supreme Court jus­ tices, Schauer said he voted for the bill be­ cause it contained many other budget items he wanted prssed. The legislator also took issue with En­ gler’s and Republicans' lowering the state income tax rate from 4.4 to 3.9 percent, not because he opposes lower taxes, but because he believes raising the exemption would be more beneficial for middle class and working poor citizens. • He reported that "A four-person house­ hold earning $50,000 (a year) would have received a $634 tax cut under our plan (increasing the standard personal exemp­ tion from $2,800 to $6,400) versus a $188 tax cut under the GOP plan — a loss of $446." Schauer was trying to say that really is another side to the story about what’s go­ ing on Lansing. Rotavirus vaccines may be postponed, health dept, says The Center for Disease Control recently has issued a recommendation that health tions that the series of Hepatitis B vaccina­ tions be delayed in newborns until they care providers postpone the use of the ro­ tavirus vaccine for infants until additional studies on the vaccinations can be com­ pleted. Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in children in the United States. Virtually all children have one or more of the viral infections during their first five years of life. reach the age of six months. Typically, the series of three shots are initiated at birth, followed by a dose at one month of age The recommendation is based on early surveillance reports of intussusceptions among some infants who received the ro­ tavirus vaccine. Intussusception is a type of bowel obstruction that occurs when the bowel folds unto itself and has symptoms of persistent vomiting, bloody stools, black stools, abdominal bloating or severe colic pain. The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment is advising parents to discuss with their health care providers the risks of ad­ ministering the rotavirus vaccinations ver­ sus waiting for the results of the CDC analysis. Typically, the vast majority of rotavirus bases occur in the winter and spring months. The Michigan Department of Commu­ nity Health also has issued recommenda­ and completion at six months. The recommendation to delay the start of the series until six months of age stems from concerns about thimerosal, a preserva­ tive used in many vaccines, which ormreim minute amounts of mercury. Vaccine man­ ufacturers currently are working to develop thimerosal-free products for all vaccines. When a thimerosal-free product is avail­ able, the previous schedule beginning at birth will be resumed. Parents should dis­ cuss the options for immunizations with their health care providers. The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment provides the Hepatitis B vaccination and will follow the recommendations used by the Michigan Department of Commu­ nity Health. The local health department offers regular immunization clinics at vari­ ous locations throughout Barry and Eaton counties. Most immunizations are free. For more information about the new rec­ ommendations, call Linda Matwiejczyk al (517) 541-2647 or 945-9516. 113 years old & still single. vestment income to your children. So. be­ fore you take action, you’ll want to make one important call — to your tax adviser. in z 0 Z 0 z c S!a2e^Ref2 Mark Schauer (ri9h0 talks with Jim Pino after making remarks at the F'rst Fnday forum last week. — too ftm PRIVATE DRIVE SIGNS REALTY ADVANTAGE 103 N. Main, Claris* ■ 616-693-3000 Ol’l X HOI SE 5-8 MOX. 9-13-99 These days, being “unattached** in the banking world is becom­ ing unusual. At Hastings City Bank, we’re proud of our tradition as a strong, independent community bank. And while we’re still single, we’re also big on commitment. The dollar you deposit at Hastings City Bank is loaned to a person or business right here in the area... not to someone halfway across the country. What’s more, we support our local community organ* izations with financial gifts and employee participation. Help making this a good place to live today... and an even better place tomorrow. Any bank can say it cares about community. Don’t you want to bank with one that has been doing it for 113 years? • 1898 Classic farmhouse • 4 bedrooms. 2 baths • Attached garage w/additional garage/ shop all on 1.7 acres. • Tasteful decor throughout • Hip roof bam w/paddocks Dir W-50 »' to Blm Rd.. N 1-1/4 mile lo home. fastings City ^aitfe tsj www.hastingscitybank.com . 'fdk" �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 9. 1999 crocheting, sewing, fishing, farming with her husband, and was a 4-H Leader. She was also preceded in death by her Nina Mae Hanchett sisters. Ruth Elyea. Lena Novatony; brothers. Al Trim. & Mike Coffman. NASHVILLE - Mrs. Nina Mac Hanchett. age 89. of Nashville, passed away Thursday. September 2, 1999 at Thomapple Manor. Hastings. She was bom August 8. 1910 in Coldwater, the daughter of Glen & Hazel (Quance) Coffman. She attended country schools in the area, and graduated from Lansing Business School. She' was a Secretary in the Capitol Building and at the Paper Mill in Mrs. Hanchett is survived by her daughter, Darlene Hughes of Nashville; granddaughters. Kathi (Bob) Schroder of Bellevue, and Kaye (Ed) Herrera of San Bemadino, California; great grandsons. Wyatt and Tanner Schroder, sisters. Helen Elegert of Detroit. Audrey Anthony of Hickory Comers; brothers. Donald Coffmsn of Battle Creek, Harold Coffman of Sherwood. Howard Coffman of Battle Kalamazoo. She married Ralph Hanchett on June 17, Creek. & Tom Coffman of Baldwin; many nieces & nephews. Graveside Services were held on Wednesday. September 8. 1999 at the Ellis 1934 in Hastings, and he preceded her in death on April 8, 1997. The couple fanned in Nashville from 1944 until their Cemetery in Lacey. e Memorials may be made American Cancer Society. retirement. She was a member of the Evans School Birthday Club, the Mayo School Board and was an Election Official at the school. She enjoyed traveling with her husband. to the More Obituaries Appear on Page 15 .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY C HURCH 2601 Lacey Roail Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9 30 a.m . Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm.. BiHc Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service al 6: 00 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich James A Campbell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a m ; classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Mi 49Q58. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday. 9:00 a m.; Rev. Ken Vaught. 11:00 a m ; Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 945 am for all age* 4-H. Mon­ days b:30 to 8.00 p.m.; BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.; freewill of­ fering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ* Lose, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH iFtmerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd. I mile cast of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Services 9 45 a m - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship; 6:00 p m. Evening Bible Study. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer. Praise, and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith - "You Are Welcome." Church Phone. 948-2330. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the HbrldWide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe HI. Rector. Sunday Worship Services - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m Christian Education 10 a m.. Nursery Available at 10 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m.. 9:55 a.m. and 11:20 CHURCH OF THE N.AZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 am Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. ST. ROSE . CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Claries Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mais 4:30 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd and Boltwood HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 an Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Meriting Worship. 5:30 M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hub- ley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours. Wed/Thurs 9 a m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a m.. Sunday School, 10:45 Si.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ p.m. Kid's quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m.. Kid* Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult a.m. Morning Wonhip. Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m Warrior* (grades K5th). serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6:00 p.m.; Youth Fellowship 4:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (grades 6­ 12th) Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided). Bible study Bible Study and Prayer ■in Sanctuary. For further informa­ ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street, Hastings. Ml 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (611) 945-9414 Rev 49058 St Matthias Church. ? con­ tinuing Anglican rile. Morning Michael Anton. Pastor prayer Sundays 11 00 a m. 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. HaaSngs. Pastor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries Sunday School for all ages. 9:30 a m.. Morning Worship Service, 11.00 a m.. Evening Service, 6.00 pin Wednesday Family Night 6:30 Sunday. Sept 12 - 8 00 A 10-45 a m Wor­ ship; 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). Thursday. Sept. 9 - 4:00 p.m. Children's Choir. 4:45 Youth En­ semble; 7:00 Adult Choir. Saturday. Sept. II - 6:00 p.m. Progressive Dinner; 8:00 Narcot Anon Mon­ day. Sept 13 - 7 00 pm. Brothers of Grace Women of Faith. Tuesday. Sept. 14 - 7:30 p.m. Over. Anon HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prar- streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor tice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian for information on MOPS. Ladies Educa.ion. Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ Bible Studies, Leisure Time Fel­ rector of Music, Orgaaist. Church phone: (616) 945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all lowship and Faithful Men. Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at II 00 am HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am ; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.n..; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Mrnle Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children* min­ WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Hemng. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday 9:30 a.m.; Church Service 1030 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m Youth meet­ ings, Junior-Senior High. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs. Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times: 9 00 9275 S a m. Traditional; 10:15 am. Sun­ day School; 11:15 a.m. Contempo­ p m.. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11 (X) a m . Confession Saturday p.m. For more information call the 4 00 - 4 30 p m church office This information on worship services is pro­ vided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hzsltngs floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m SUNDAY We will re­ sume our Fall Schedule. 9:30 a.m ■ Sunday School ■■ every Sundr,, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level. Three classes • Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps - are taught for adults 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast. 11:00 a.m - Worship Services - childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade. Look for our CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE coming tow ards the end of Septem­ ber! Dates and times will be avail­ able soon. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah’s Ark PreSchool Thursday. Sept. 9 - 6:45 p.m Praise Team. Sunday. Sept 12 - Rally Sunday - Communion Cel­ ebrated al both services; 9:00 a m Traditional Worship Service; 9:20 am. Children* Worship; 10 00 am Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10:10 a m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:20 a.m. Contempo­ rary Worship Service; 11:50 a.m. Children* Worship The 9:00 Ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. Nursery is provided during both Services I 15 p m Block Party at the 800 block of Madison Street Bring the whole family for our picnic! Monday. Sept. 13 - First Day of Noah's Ark Preschool. 10 00 a m Suff meets for Prayer; 7:00 p.m Session meeting - Dining Room Tuesday. Sept 14 - Pres­ bytery of Lake Michigan meets tn Ionia. 7 00 p m. Deacons meeting Dining Room Wednesday. Sept 15 - 6:00 Church Night Supper. 7 00 p.m Chancel Choir rehearsal RAPIDS - Mr. Darrell L. Member FD I C. Mr. Laubaugh was bom on March 7, 1911 in Hope Township. Barry County, in Hastings, the son of Paul & the son of Warren & Cora (Smith) Laubaugh. He was raised in Barry County, and of Grand Rapids and Irene (Hook) Rose. He was raised in the Hastings area, and attended Hastings schools. Dancll married Patricia A. Anderson on August 12, 1988. He was employed at Brann's Bar & Grill of Cascade. He was an avid fan of W.W.F. Wrestling & a Rock & Roll enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Gloria Woolman, Sue Ann Smith; and niece. Shannon Schleh. Mr. Rose is survived by his wife. 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 770 Cook Rd Hauingv Michigan on November 2. 1932 and she preceded him in death on April 10, 1985. He been a life long resident of his present farm home on Jordan Road in Carlton Township. Mr. Daniels married Wilma J. Yeiter on married Helen D. Troyer on August 22, 1987 and she survives. Mr. Laubaugh's employment included: farming, logging, saw mill operator, & February 11, 1954. His employment included: fanning. Star Route Mail Carrier, Lakewood Public Schools Bus Driver. Hastings Bowl and the Barry County Road Commission. the owner of Lad Plastics. Mr. Daniels was an avid outdoorsman. of Nazarcnc. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eslel Laubaugh; and a Hastings, and Penny Rose of Kingman. Indiana; step-father, Phil Cousino of great granddaughter, Teresa Marie Planck. Mr. Laubaugh is survived by his wife. Hastings; special friends, Ray Cousins & Helen; daughter. Ruth Phillips of Hastings; step-daughter, Patty George of son, Duane D. Daniels on April 15, 1993; sisters, Kathleen Waters & Maxine Dipp; brother-in-law. William Dipp II; and a Hastings; three step-sons, Robin Hallock of Washington State, Raymond Hallock of Kalamazoo, and David Hallock of Three Rivers; granddaughter, Diane Page of grand nephew, Adam Dipp. Mr. Daniels is survived by his wife. Wilma; daughter. Debra Lynn (Paul) Crydcrman of Dimondale; two sons, Plainwell; three great grandchildren, Denise Ferman, Randy Planck, and Joedy Bradley L. (Tammy) Daniels of Freeport, and David F. (Dawn) Daniels of Freeport; Planck; several step-grandchildren; one step great grandchild, eleven great great grandchildren; and sister, Izola Stamm of Wayland. Funeral Services for Mr. Laubaugh were nine grandchildren, Chelsea. Kyle. Tracy Crydcrman, Andy Lindsey Daniels, Ryan, Kelley Daniels. Megan & Drew Daniels; sister, Eileen (Glendon) Pierson of held on Wednesday. September 8. 1999 at Hastings Church of the Nazarcnc. Woodland; brother-in-law. Miles "Bud" Waters of Zephyrhills. Florida, nieces & Reverend Randall K. Hartman officiated. nephews. Funeral Services will be . held on Thursday, September 9. 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial will be at the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Welcome Comers Unital Methodist Dawn (Aaron) of of Snider Mariana Perez; many nieces & nephews. Graveside Services were held Saturday. September 4. 1999 m Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Chaplain Jerry Edmonds officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Darrell L. Rose Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Reverend Israel Anaya ORANGEVILLE - Israel's life began September 12, 1932 in Weslaco, Texas, the son of the late Conrado and Herminia Hernandez. He married Maria Nava on February 24, 1952, shortly after in 1953, they moved to the Orangeville area, and together they pastorcd and help build the two Apostolic Churches of Orangeville, and served the Victory Tabernacle Church of Holland. During his years, Israel had served as Burial was in the Striker Cemetery. Baltimore Township, Barry County. Michigan with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or to the family. Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. by Wren and away Tuesday. September 7, 1999 at his promoted the church youth camps. His family remembers him as a man of faith and praye:, who passed his love of residence. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 9, 1999 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. was active music and playing guitar onto his children. He loved to garden, and to raise tomatoes. Israel was a loving father and grandfather and would take his grandsons fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife, M^ria in 1998; two brothers, John and Sau. Anaya; two sisters-in-law, Petra Anaya and Darlene Anaya. His family includes, three children and their spouses. David and Linda Anaya. Elizabeth and Octavio Romero, Daniel and Juanita Anaya, all of Orangeville; seven grandchildren. Dan Anaya Jr., Veronica, Amanda, and Esther Anaya, Octavio Romero Jr., Stephen and Tori Romero; brothers and sisters. Simona (Loreto) Martinez of Orangeville, Nefwni Anaya of Holland, Paul (Debbie) Anaya, Tom Anaya all of Orangeville, and Philemon (Ofelia) Anaya of Escondido, California; one sister-in-law, Hope; many nieces and nephews. His loving family surrounded Israel when he was called to his Heavenly home on Wednesday. September 1,1999. Friends called at the Orangeville Apostolic Church. Friday, September 3, Hastings; brother. Arnold (Bev) Daniels of Hospital Home Health Care Kenneth A. “Blackie” McClelland school and family and more friends than you can shake a stick at. He was preceded in death by his parents; Pennock Services. BELLEVUE - Kenneth A. “Blackie" McClelland, age 77, of Bellevue, passed teacher, enjoying hunting, fishing, gardening, woodcarving, and spending time with his Church, the American Cancer Society of president of the Men's District group, and was Bishop of the Great Lakes District of the Apostolic Church, was a Sunday Plainwell Chapel. I country school, graduating in 1947 from Woodland High School. Mr. Daniels has sisters. Marcia (Cliff) Hutchings Belleville, Michigan, June Rose at www.rdmg.com. Arrangements were made by Rupert Durham Marshall & Grcn Funeral Home. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PR(-DUCTS, INC. He was raised in the Carlton Center area of Barry County, and attended the Friends He was a member of the Nashville V.F.W. #8260, and the Church of the Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. P’ease share a memory of Israel online Hatting* atterJed rural schools. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. Mr. Laubaugh married Wilma E. Stowe FREEPORT - Mr. Galen D. Daniels, age 70. of Freeport, passed away Tuesday, September 7. 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Daniels was bom on August 23, 1929 in Hastings, the son of Lewis & Edna (Decker) Daniels. Patricia (Patty); sons, Joey & Christopher; brother, Don (Pat) Rose of Hastings, four BOSLEY PHARMACY I IBS Jeffmon J. Orson Mr. residence. Mr. Rose was bom on October 8, 1961, 37, Orangeville Apostolic Church speaking. Burial followed in the family plot in 1952 N Broadway - formerly of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. September I, 1999 at his age THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER "PrevcnptKm*- HASTINGS Laubaugh, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, September 5, 1999 at his residence. Rose, 1999, where a Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday. September 4, 1999. Bishop David Garcia, Pastor of NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS j |Orson J. Laubaugh GRAND Caledonia, tion call the church office. pm. Awana. Sr. A Jr. High Youth, rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior rncqls 12-noon. Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 * Classes 10 a.m.. Worship 11 a.m . Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman, Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. a.m. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m., Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family. istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship 11 a.m ; PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 BARRY COUNTY CI’URCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml *9058 Sunday Services Bible Funeral Services will be held Friday. September 10, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dowling Country Chapel. i James A. Moore| HASTINGS - Mr. James A. Moore, age 85. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. September 7, 1999 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Moore was bom on November 23. 1913 in Alanson, Michigan, the son of Archie & Margaret (Huey) Moore. He was raised in the Alanson area, and attended schools there, graduating from Alanson High School. He moved to Hastings in 1947 from Kansas. Mr. Moore married Mary A. Duffy on May 29, 1941, and she preceded him in Percy C. Cheeseman away death on April 10, 1985. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company from 1947 until September I. 1999. Mr. Cheeseman was bom in Battle Creek on April 17, 1904, the son of Henry his retirement in 1975. Mr. Moore was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also tad and May (Cotton) Cheeseman. He married Alice Hatfield on September small engine repairs and TV repairs. . Mr. Moore was also preceded in death by 24. 1929, who preceded him in death on January 18, 1997. He was a landscaper with Klooster's Landscaping in Richland for many years. He loved farming and enjoyed working his parents; and three brothers. Mr. Moore is survived by his three daughters, Mary Riggs of Ypsilanti. Barbara (Dick) Bayes of Charlotte, and Cathrine (David) Hathaway of Grand on tractors and cars. He was also preceded in death by a son, Rapids; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Carrie VanDyke Bob .Chceseman on June 5, 1998. Mr. Cheeseman is survived by his grandchildren. Dawn Reinbold of Portage; Bob Chceseman of Kalamazoo, and Ricky Cheeseman of Plainwell; and six great of Twin Lake, Michigan; two brothers. Homer Moore of Ionia, and Travis Moore of Farwell, Michigan; brother-in-law, Joe KALAMAZOO - Mr. Percy C. Cheeseman. age 95. of Kalamazoo, and formerly of Plainwell, passed grandchildren. A private family service will be conducted with burial in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice will be appreciated. Airangcmcnts were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. (Sharon) Duffy of Hastings; nieces & nephews. There will be no visitation. Respecting his wishes, private family services will be conducted. Burial will be at the Fuller Cemetery, Carlton Township, Burry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor Memory Walk Fund. Arrangements were made by Wien Fuheral Home, Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 9. 1999 - Page 7 Social News Byrne family four generations gather Bill Bymc from Hastings, Jean Byrne Fishman, originally from Hastings, and Amold-Mugridge plan to wed Sept. 25 Amy Lynn Arnold and Mitchell Alan Mugridge are pleased to announce their en­ gagement. Amy is employed at Bradford Whited in Middleville, Michigan and working to­ wards a degree in nursing. Mitch is a 1984 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is employed at TNR Machine in Dowling, Michigan. A Sept. 25th wedding has been planned for this year. Local Ducks Unlimited plans banquet Sept. 16 daughters from Wyoming. Ml and Carolyn Zoct is from Holland, Ml. Stephens-Ritchie united in marriage Donna Jean Stephens and Richard Lynn Ritchie were united in marriage on Aug. 14. 1999. The ceremony took place at the Prairieville Bible Church. Pastor Bernard Blair performed the ceremony. Donna is the daughter of Viola Stephens and the late Eugene Stephens. Richard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ritchie. Donnas brother-in-law Wayne Dill gave her away. Her sister Susan Dill and Cliastity Robyler were maids of honor. David Ritchie was his brother s best man and Phyl Robyler the groomsman. Ushers were Jamie Dill. Jerred Dill and Jesse Schantz. Nicki Robyler was the flower girl and Aaron Stephens the ring bearer. A reception followed at the Prairieville Township Hall. tat were protected or restored as a result of DU dollars in the U.S., Canada and Mex­ ico. In Michigan, through DU’s M.A.R.S.H. Program (Matching Aid to Restore State's Habitats), some 22,000 acres of wetlands have been restored or protected. DU is the world's largest private water­ fowl and wetlands conservation organiza­ tion, with a national membership of 701,000. Its conservation projects occur throughout the U.S., Canada. Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America — wherever waterfowl breed, migrate or winter. A ma­ jority of DU’s habitat conservation work continues on the upland nesting sites and shallow wetlands located within the Prairie Pothole region of the north-central U.S. and south-central Canada, where 70 percent of North America's ducks are produced. ing Thursday at the Grand Ledge Opera House. Fourth Avenue resident vcmon DuMond was married Aug. 28 to Cynthia Beck of rural Ithaca at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. They will be at home in a family residence which was used by his grandpar­ ents Evelyn and the late Clayton Goodrich and before that by the late Rev. Vernon Beardsley and wife. Grandmother Evelyn is in a home in Eaton County. On Sept. 11. Dale and Doris Mossburg who live on M-50 west of Nash Road will observe their 50th wedding anniversary. They arc parents of four daughters in Mis­ sissippi. Wisconsin and Traverse City. A birthday anniversary is looming on Sept. 10 for Lawson Smith of Sentinel Point retirement home in Grand Rapids. Lawson is the former CEO of Lake Odessa Machine Products and later an officer of Sparion Engineering. Sunday services at Central United Methodist church go to the fall schedule Sept. 12. with classes at 9:10 a.m. and wor­ ship service at 10:30. The morning Bible study at Emerson Manor begins Tuesday. Sept. 14. Ladies from lhe Manor and many others attend representing a dozen'tieriominations. Green bean harvest at Twin City Foods has been intermittent iri recent weeks. Sea­ sonal workers were on the job only a few days in the past two weeks. According to Lakewood News, the CSX officials are anxious to close some of the crossings downtown. With the tracks on the diagonal and the streets running on com­ pass points, there arc four crossings in three blocks. Closing the Third Avenue crossing adjacent to the elevator and First Street just a few feet away would benefit the railroad, but would inconvenience fire department personnel and farmers hauling grain to the Lake Odessa branch of Caledonia Farmers’ Elevator. Their original proposal was to also close the Second Avenue crossing. The Sec­ ond Avenue crossing is definitely a fann-to- ue Hardware, which would put customers at risk and give wear and tear to the parking ets are $40 per person and include a yearly membership in DU, a complimentary print, a door prize, and dinner. Spouses can come for an additional $20. Children up to 17 years old also can attend for an additional $20, and will receive a year's membership. Those who donate a certain amount of nearly half a million acres of wildlife habi­ The Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society will meet at 7:30 tonight (Sept. 9) at Lake Manor with Lawrence Hecker’s program on Thomapple Lake. There will be reports on the successful sale of mugs and buntings. Depot Day and more. There will be a pork dinner at Scbcwa Center Church on Shilton Road at Bipplcy between 5 and 7 pjn. Saturday. Sept. 11. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday. Sept. 11, at the depot museum Thr•••-- -vil) be reports from two officers who attended a national meet­ ing of such societies in August. Wilma Ack­ erson will speak on the history of Lyons. Likely the most notable quote from the last meeting was from *he judge of probate who said, “A will is a dead giveaway.” The First Congregational Church congre­ gation Sunday will have a picnic dinner across the street at the village park at I p.m. The Women’s Fellowship held their annu­ al potluck-planning meeting on Wednesday of this week. Members of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) of Ionia County will meet Thursday, Sept. 9 Reservations arc to be called to 374-8420. Area 15 members in Eaton. Barry and Ionia counties arc to meet for a regional session with state officers and staff on the follow­ market street. If the first two were closed, a lot of cars would likely want to take the shortcut through the parking lot of Tru Val­ The Thomapple Valley Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will hold its 20th annual fund­ raising banquet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Tickets are being sold in advance. Tick­ money to DU will also get a "sponsor print." This year’s print is of diving mer­ gansers and is called "Over and Under." The banquet will include dinner, a live auction, a silent auction, games, and raf­ fles. "There's something for everybody to do," DU member Martha Anderson said. Those who want tickets can call Anderson at 948-8557 or Mark Larsen at 948-8195. DU chapters across North America raised a total of SI 18 million for conservation in their 1998-99 fiscal year. During that year, lake Odessa NCUUS Neils to celebrate 65th anniversary Lyle and Nev a Neil of Hastings. Michi­ gan will celebrate their 65th wedding an­ niversary on September 10. 1999. Their children, grandchildren and great­ grandchildren wish to thank them for their positive role model of love and commit­ ment. The inspiration they provide will al­ ways be cherished... Gordon and Jean Chose. I Jirrv and Janet Neil. Don and Linda Gilliem. Raymond and Sardna Kczenius. Ronald and Carta Neil, the late Patsy My­ ers. Thev have 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 340) Durkee Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. A volunteer program for those w ho care. Call 1-888-77-Youth for more information on how you can help. Or check out the web site. www.arevouinfoit.com MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Leslie D Powers. Husband and Cheryl Powers, his wife. to Allstate Mortgage and Finance Corporation, mortgagee, dated May 16. 1995 and recorded May 31. 1995 in Uber 631, Page 526. Barry County Records said mort­ gage is now held by Norwest Bank Minnesota National Association as Trustee by assignment dated May 22. 1995 and recorded on May 31. 1995 tn Uber 631. Page 534. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Eight and 77/100 Dollars ($86.368 77) induing interest at the rate of 12 5*. per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that tne mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml m Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p m on October 14 1999 The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs Barry County Michigan and are descr.bed as Lot 18 Yankee Spnngs Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 90 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated June 2. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee, as Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 File No 189 0181 lot and drive of a private business. One pro­ ject the railroad completed after months of delay was installation of warning lights and widening the street on Jordan Lake Road. Always, the street had been narrowed at the crossing. Now it is full width. Keith and Helen Haler arc to be honored on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Congregational Church between 2 and 4 p.m. The open house is for their friends and family. Their daughter is Mrs. John (Shirley) Lich of Portland The engagement has been announced for Curtis Charles Allen Jr. of Johnson Street. Lake Odessa and Dawn Mane VanderZiel of Saranac. His parents are Curtis and Arlene Allen of Wilmore. Ky. Her parents are Paul and Ann VanderZiel of Saranac. A familiar name appeared in the GR Press story on Sunday of a new male teacher in Iroquois Middle School in Grand Rapids. The extensive story focused on his first day of teaching science and the prepa­ rations, the greetings of his inner city stu­ dents. One of the teachers with whom he will be doing team teaching is Lupe RamosMontigny. Lupe was a teacher at West Ele­ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATKDN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Kevin S Phenix and Tracy L Phenix, husband and wile, ot 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State ot Michi­ gan. whose address is 2007 Eastern, SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated January 15. 1998, and recorded on April 13. 1998. in Docket 1010331. of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest lhe sum of Twenty Six Thousand One Hundred Forty Dollars and Nine Cents ($26,140.09) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any Dart thereof NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power ot sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on September 23. 1999. at 200 pm the under­ signed will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hast­ ings. Michigan, that being the place of hokkng the Circuit court for the County of Barry, at pubic venue to the highest bidder tor the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sate, including attorney's tees al­ lowed by law. the premises in said mortgage lo­ cated in the County of Barry and which are de­ scribed as follows : A parcel of land m the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 8 West described as: commencing 28 rods East ot the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 21. in the center of Center Road, thence South 198 feet tor the place of beginning, thence East 191 feet, thence South 196 teet. thence West 191 feet, thence North 198 teet to the place of be­ ginning Together with an existing right of way for ingress and egress as revealed in Uber 354 on Page 343 which has an address of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCI 600 3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern, SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 DATED: August 12.1999 Drafted by: William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W.. Ste 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (9/9) MOTOR SICK? cmih-iich ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE mentary several years ago She made her home with Les and Virginia Yonkers for five years intermittently while she taught and attended college classes. A tool crib and construction equipment are in place just off Broun Road where work starts soon on rebuilding the dam on the Little Thomapple Riser as it drains Jor­ dan Lake. A new house is ncanng completion on Rochester Street, between Alger Street and Living Gospel Church. It has a beautiful view to the north of a green field and trees. Death came Aug. 27 to Sandra (Roth) Luscher of Donna Drive. She is survived by husband, Ken; daughters, Susan Coykendall of Arizona and Sharen Coykendall of Hon­ da; a sister Cathy Roth of St Louis. She had been a daughtcr-in-law of Lester and Min­ nie Coykendall of Sixth Avenue. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the home of Robert and Beverly Cusack on Sept. 26. She had resided many years in Ionia, where she was very active in several civic groups. MORTGAGE SALE RUSSELL AND BATCHELOR IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by KEVIN J LONGHURST and KERIE LONGHURST. Husband and wife to BRIDGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION, a Michi­ gan Corporation. 1580 E Betthne SE. Suite 102. Grand Rapids. Ml 49506. dated February 27. 1998. and recorded with the Barry County Regis­ ter of Deeds on March 6.1998. n document num­ ber 1006499 Said mortgage was assigned to LIFE BANK. 4110 Tigris Way. Rivers.de CA 92503, by an assignment dated March 9. 1998 and recorded with the Barry County Register ot Deeds on February 12. 1999 in document num­ ber 1025127. By reason of such default the un­ dersigned elects to deciare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with At the date of this notice there ts claimed to be due tor principal and interest, at the rate of 9.673% adjustable per annum on said mortgage the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE and 09/100 DOL­ LARS ($97,971 09) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue ot the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided m said mortgage, and al legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses. mckxkng attorney's fees allowed by law said mortgage wB be foreclosed by sate of the mortgaged premises at pubic vendue to the high­ est tedder at the County Courthouse in Hastings, the piece ot holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings on Thursday September 23. 1999. at 1 DO p.m . local time Pursuant to Public Act No 104. Pubic Acts of 1971 (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the fore­ closure sate unless determined abandoned m ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the dale of such sate The premises covered by said mortgage ts sit uatod m the Township ot Rutland. County of Barry. State ot Michigan, and more fully described as LOT 43 FAIRVIEW ESTATES NO 2. AC CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS ON PAGE 8 LIFE BANK Assignee of Mortgagee Dated: August 12. 1999 James W Bachelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Suite 411-S Waters Budding 161 Ottawa Avenue. N.W Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 774-8422 (9®» DIETARY PRODUCTION MANAGER Experienced CDM with knowledge of Clinical Nutrition Assessment to manage food service employees in a 138 bed county owned skilled nursing facility. Will function as Co-Dept. Head along with Clinical Dietary Manager (RD). Must have 2 years experience in long term care and work­ ing knowledge of all aspects of production, including staffing, as well as knowledge regarding nutrition assess­ ments and care planning, etc. Excellent wages, fringes and working conditions. Please send resume along with salary history in confidence to: Administrator, 'Qiornapple 1569 S. M-37, Hastings 945-5113 I 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE Fall Schedule Resumes September 12 at the Presbyterian Church of Hastings Traditional Worship S. Broadway with Choir Sunday231 Church School forthe allChancel ages, including 9:00 -10:00 10:10 -11:10 11:20 -12:20 1:15 - ? "Bible 101" and "Connecting Faith and Current Events" for adults Contemporary Worship with the Praise Team Block Party and Picnic - games for the kids 800 block of West Madison Street �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 9. 1999 based clinic. Virtually all physicians are aware of the effect of weight on hyperten­ sion as well as the effect of nicotine, alco­ hol. sodium, cholesterol, stress, anger and family history. Virtually all physicians know how to treat obesity and have access LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Notice is hereby given that Default has oc­ curred in a Mortgage given by Shirley A Lumbert to the United States of America acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States Department of Agriculture The Mortgage is dated August ’4 1980 and was recorded on August 14 1960 m Liber 246 on pages 139 to 142 of the Barry County Records No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt which ts now Forty Seven Thousand Sixty and 96/100 ($47 060 96) Dollars The Mortgage will be foreclosed by selling the property descnbed below at a puobc auction to the highest bidder The sale will be held cn Octo­ ber 7 1999 at 11 00 a m local time at the Barry County Court House in Hastings. Michigan which ts the location of the Barry County Circuit Court The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, including interest at the rate ot 11 5% per year legal costs attorney tees and any taxes or insurance which may be paid by the mortgagee before the sale The property to be sold is located in the City of Hastings Barry County. Michigan and is more specifically descnbed m the Mortgage as The West 66 feet ot Lol 32. of SUPERVISOR CHASES ADDITION NO 2 TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Liber 3 Page 2. Barry County Records and part ot Lot 33 of sard plat de­ scribed as follows Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 33 thence North 1 degree 00 minutes East along the West fane of said Lot 33 a distance of 132 feet thence South 89 de­ grees 25 minutes East 33 feet to the Northwest comer of Lot 32. thence South 1 degree 00 minutes West 66 feet to the Southwest comer of Lot 32 thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes East 66 feet thence South 1 degree 00 min­ utes West 66 feet to the South line of Lot 33. thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes West 99 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period will expire six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the prop­ erty ts deemed to be abandoned pursuant to MCL §600 3241a in which case the redemption period will expire thirty (30) days from the date of the sale Dated August 26 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL ECONOMIC COMMU­ NITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL­ TURE PREPARED BY JOHN R TUCKER (P37348) WINEGARDEN. SHEDD. HALEY. LINDHOLM 3 ROBERTSON, PLC Attorneys at Law 501 Citizens Bank Building 328 S Saginaw Street Fhnt. Ml 48502-1983 (810) 767-3600 (9/23) State ot Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 99-22891-NC In the matter of Alexis Jane Olszewski-Smith NOTICE: A hearing will be held on September 28. 1999 at 3 00 p.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition tor change of name of Alexis Jane Otszewski-Smrth to Alexia Jane ElbottSmrth This change of name is not sought tor fraudulent intent August 19. 1999 Steve Smith 2784 Airport Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 Amy Elbotl 9800 S Banfield Road Dowling. Ml 49050 (W9) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made •n the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth P Belies and Karen A Belles husband and wife (cng».ial mortgagors) to Amenquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee dated February 24. 1999. and recorded on March 11. 1999 as Document No 1026364 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 04/100 dollars ($72,512.04). including merest at 9 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 100 p m on September 30. 1999 Sato premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at tne Southeast comer of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North. Range 8 West Johnstown Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan, thence North 762 feet, thence West 244 feet, thence North 371 feet; thence East 244 teet; thence South 371 teet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of vuch sale, unless determined abandonee in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in vmich case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale Dated August 19. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Fwms. Ml 48025 Fite #990708355 Falcons («H6) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Robert A. Tremain & Aaaociatea, P.C. la ■ debt collactor and wa are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has beer made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRYCE D BECKETT AND CHARLA D BECKETT. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS to LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated November 13. 1998. and recorded on July 13, 1999. in Document #1015871 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due hereof the sum of two hundred sixty four thousand five hundred eighteen and 28/100 Dollars ($264,518.28). including interest at 9 990% per adjustable rate rider Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of lhe mort­ gaged prtnwtess. or some part of them, at public vandusi-al the Barry County Courthouse, Hast­ ing*. Mt at 1:00 p m on September 23. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. BARRY County. Michigan and are desenoed as: LOT 1 OF NEAR LANE ESTATES PLATE #1 ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6. OF PLATS. PAGE 7 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption penod shad be 30 days from the date of such sale DATED: August 19 1999 LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mort­ gagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 4 Associates, PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (9-9) American Fellowship ' S Mutual Insurance Company • Crazy for love Dear Ann Landers: This is for “Frus­ trated in Toronto.” who has been dating “Jay” for three years and agreed to post­ pone their wedding a year because Jay felt uncomfortable leaving his mother. Now, she is concerned about the stability of their relationship and doesn't know what to do. I was involved with a “Jay” for nine years. His mother also was needy and dys­ functional and controlled him by laying on the guilt. She felt threatened by our desire to create a life together. 1 can’t tell you the emotional damage I suffered during that re­ lationship. I spent two years in therapy and finally understood that it was a problem Jay would have to work out himself. Two years after I left Jay. I met a solid, sane man. It was as if God was rewarding me for suffering through those bitter nine years. My new love’s mother is a delight. We have so much in common we arc more like girlfriends. You told “Frustrated” she must be pretty crazy about Jay to put up with his nonsense. I say iF she isn’t crazy now, a relationship with a man who is tied to his mothers apron strings will MAKE her crazy. - Been There, Done That in L A. Notica of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TUG RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO CC-LLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cart Frandsen and Amy Frandsen. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Commonpoint Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated October 1.1997. and recorded on October 14. 1997. Document 1002748. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ContiMortgage Corpora­ tion. Assignee by an assignment dated October 1, 1997. which was recorded on June 11. 1996, Document 1013376. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-NINE THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 69/100 dollars ($79,422 09). including interest at 12 810% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Ml at 1W pm, on October 14.1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, descnbed as: com­ mencing 528 7 feet South and 453 7 teet East of the Northwest comer of said Section 21; thence East 528 9 feet, thence South 397 5 feet to the center of highway, thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes West 350 9 feet; thence South 70 de­ grees 19 minutes West 189 1 feet to the center of the highway, thence North 468 3 feet more or less to tne place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated September 2. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite#990506137 Tigers (9/30) The Seal of Faithful. Friendly Insurance Since 1920” . Automobile Insurance OFFERS MONTHLY POLICIES For “Safe” Drivers. Convenient “Pay as you drive” continuous plan! 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WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Janet L Hasman a married woman and Charles Hasman her husband (ongmal mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus of Kalamazoo. Inc . Mortgagee, dated Feb­ ruary 9. 1996. and recorded on February 15, 1996 in Uber 651. on Page 838, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to NationsBanc Mortgage Corpora­ tion, Assignee by an assignment dated Septem­ ber 2. 1996. which was recorded on November 18. 1996. m Liber 678. on Page 565, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND THIRTY AND 97/100 dola/s ($64,030 97). including interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m S’ich case made and provided, notice is hereby giv.’m that sato mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings Ml at 1G0pm . on October 14. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BARRY Barry County, Michigan and are de­ scnbed as Beginning at a point 66 Rods and 8 1/2 feet East o' Quarter Post between Section 5 and 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West thence South 30 Rods thence East 4 Rods and 8 feet thence North 30 Rods, thence West in the center of High­ way 4 Rods less 1/2 foot to the place of beginning an m Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 2. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott 4 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File #990607303 Hawks (9/30 Dear Been There Your letter should serve as a blueprint for ail women who be­ come romantically involved with men who have domineering mothers. Psychologists tell us that men tend to marry women who are other very much like their mothers, or the exact opposite Was this true in your case? If so, which one was it? To the rescue Dear Ann Landers: I have a 35-year-old son, “Owen." who has been in financial trouble for the last 15 years During that time, he has been living with his grand­ mother. She paid off two cars for him and co-signed for another one. Mom is now de­ manding that I force Owen to repay her the money she has loaned him. I have talked to my mother until I'm blue in the face and begged her to stop loaning money to Owen, but she pays no attention. My husband and my brother also have told Mom to knock it off. She ignores them, too. I tried to explain that Owen will never take responsibility for himself as long as he knows someone will rescue him. Mom won’t let the bank repossess his car because “he needs it for work.” I’m at my wits’ end. I live 1,000 miles away from Mom, but the phone calls from her arc becoming more frequent and more unpleasant. I know I can't change my mother, but how can 1 put an end to these annoying conversations that are mainly about Owen and the money he owes her9 Frustrated in New Orleans. Dear New Orleans: It might help if you wrote down a little speech and kept it handy by the phone to read whenever your mother calls. Here’s the speech: “Mom, please stop kvetching about the money Owen owes you. I am not going to get involved - it Is be­ tween you and Owen. He has become ac­ customed to you rushing to the rescue, and as long as you continue to rescue him, he is going to lean on you to do it. Now, what arc you fixing for supper tonight?” Gift recipe Dear Ann: This is for “Strictly Anony­ mous,” who was annoyed when she re­ ceived a wedding invitation with a request for money instead of a gift since it was the second marriage for both. I was divorced for 14 years before I remarried last year. I didn’t feel comfortable registering for wed­ ding gifts, and found the perfect solution. I tucked a recipe card in with each invitation and wrote, “No gifts, please. Just send your favorite recipe." (The cards fit perfectly in the reply envelope.) All who received them were charmed and sen! fabulous recipes, which 1 use to this day. - L.H. in Bakers­ field, Calif. Dear Bake: Unique, practical and classy. Thank you! Talk about fat Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter from a woman who had seen four physicians, and not one of them had sug­ gested that she lose weight to help control her high blood pressure. She found out on her own that losing weight would be bene­ ficial, and dropping 10 pounds would put her back into the normal range. I am a physician with 32 years experience in family practice, the last six in a hospital- to a nutritionist or dietitian. This week. I saw a woman 5 feet tall who weighed 319 pounds she was applying for a job. and I needed to know that nature of the work. Was there lifting, climbing, reaching, bending? Was there adequate work space for a person of hei size’’ Twenty minutes later, the hospitals patient advo­ cate called me in. It seems the patient had filed a complaint against me because I had mentioned her weight. Ann, it is not uncommon for me to see three or four patients whose combined weight equals half a ton. Yet I have been cursed and reported for bringing up the sub­ ject of weight I am a compassionate physi­ cian and enjoy the respect of a large number of patients and peers, but" it seems that I do not have the right to mention weight. Please comment. - Extremely Anonymous. Dear Ex. A.: If you arc looking for an ally, you have one in me. Any physician who would ignore the vital statistics of a 5 foot tall wonun weighing 319 pounds should be forced to take his shingle down and hand over hts stethoscope. While weight should not be blamed for every medical problem, it should be not be ignored. Just keep on preaching the gospel that “fat can be fatal.” and know that you are saving lives. Dead address Dear Ann Landers: I live in the San Diego area. Several months ago. 1 was ap­ pointed executrix of my late brother’s es­ tate. It has not required much extra work, except for one thing. My brother’s credit rating was excellent. For several weeks, 1 have been receiving mail in HIS name at MY address, mostly from solicitors of credit card companies. I used to write on the envelope. “Deceased - Return to Sender.” but no one paid any attention to it. Now. I cup up the plastic cards and return the original correspondence. Under the space for “new Address ” I put the address of the cemetery. In the upper left comer of my envelope, I also put the address of the cemetery. Am 1 violating any laws? When 1 tried to do it honestly by writing, “Deceased - Re­ turn to Sender" it did no good, and my re­ quests were ignored. I don’t know what else I can do.” Please RSVP. - Fay in La Mesa, Calif. Dear Fay: According to the U.S. Post Of­ fice, you are not violating any laws, but nei­ ther arc you doing the cemetery office any favors by transferring your headache to them. On lop of that, it docs not solve the problem. You were right the first time. If you want •he credit card applications to stop, return the envelopes marked "Deceased - Return to Sender." This forces the organization to pay return postage costs. It takes time, how­ ever, for your brothers name to work its way out of their computer systems, and you will have to do this repeatedly before it is effective, so be patient. It might be worth­ while to invest in a rubber stamp. Of course, an easier alternative is simply to toss the unwanted mail in the wastebasket. Is life passing you by? Want to improve your social skills? Write for Ann Landers' new booklet, "Hate' to Make Friends and Stop Being Lonely " Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers. P.O.Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $5.15). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate Web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Detail snop / Full Auto Detailing Service Bring your vehicle in for a thorough cleaning ~ inside & out! Pick-up & Delivery Available Located at... W Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Ave. Hastings • 948-8000 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 9. 1999 - Page 9 [From Time to Time... The capsule at TK Middle School dent, drew a salary of $2,600 a year. The bell that called the children to school now is the same one used in the two-room school building in 1854. “In December 1930. at a special election it was voted that again the township schools, including Middleville High School, become a township unit to take effect in the fall of 1931. “A building is being erected again on the west side of the river at cost of approxi­ mately $90,000. It is a beautiful structure and expertly equipped. “The teachers for 1929-1930 were as fol­ lows: Superintendent, D.D. Wolverton; Principal B.F. Harris; language. Emma Vaughn; mathematics, Geraldine Wolver­ ton; seventh and eighth grades, Dorris Hyde; fifth and sixth, Reva Moored; third and fourth, Mary Blosser, kindergarten and music. Vera Lewis; first and second grade, Minnie McFall; District No. I, Helen Brog; District No. 3. Vera Carter; District No. 4, Julia Eaton; District No. 5, Doris Snyder; District No. 6. Crystal Finkbeiner; District No. 7. Marjorie Currier, and District No. 9, Barbara Windes, Jackson District. “The teachers for 1930-1931 were as fol­ lows: Superintendent. LcRoy Bell; Princi­ pal Ivan Lyons; manual arts, Irving Forthworth; domestic service. Zctta Thomas, Geraldine Wolverton and Emma Vaughn; grades. Barbara Windes. Crystal Bragdon, Evelyn Thomas, Lydia Marsh, Minnie McFall and Winnifrcd Gentzlcr. “Middleville School closed the year of 1929-1930 with an enrollment of 239. They expected to begin 1930-31 with an enroll­ ment of at least 400. “Board of Education members are Charles Parker, president; G.E. Blake; James L. Rugg. Philip Bender and Howard Smith. “A committee of the Middleville Women s Reading Club hereby respectfully submit the above report and data to the School Board of Middleville on the day, July 14, 1931 A.D. “Committee: Mrs. John Otto, Mrs. Harry E. Bennett. Mrs. Frank Pratt, Mrs. John Dietrich and Mrs. Frank Prindle." The WK. Kellogg School was built on the west side of the nver in 1930-1931 and was the state of the art in school buildings. Many of the rural schools of the area were annexed to the ncwl2-gradc Middleville school. School buses were needed to trans­ port the children to school from the outly­ ing district. Middleville had two women bus drivers, Mary Rosenberg and Mary Boley Rosenberg. The new school became overcrowded and a new high school was built to the west of the 1930-1931 school and a new grade school was built on the north side of the street and the former high school building was used as a middle school. In 1999, Thomapple Kellogg Schools arc experiencing many new services in all of the buildings and the middle school stu­ dents have entered a new. state of the art school for the year of 1999-2000. Sources. Contents of a Time Capsule removed from the cornerstone of the TK. Middle School. Thomapple Township School. Norma Melderman. Barry County Historical Society. Hastings Banner. July 29. 1931: The Sun and News, Middleville. Aug 3. 1999 and Aug 24. 1999 wo uce or Mortgage Foreclosure Mato WAROROP • WARDROP. P.C. B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WEX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. The Union School, built in Middleville in 1871. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht When the Brick Committee opened the capsule on July 14, 1999, which had been placed in the Thomapple Kellogg School when it was buiIt in 1930-1931, they did not know what they would find in it. The capsule had been prepared and sub­ mitted to the school board on July 14. 1931, 68 years ago. The Middleville Reading Club had gath­ ered together the items to be placed in the capsule and had written a history of the school, which had served the area over the years. Writers of the letter to the school board were Mrs. John Otto, Mrs. Harry E. Bennett. Mrs. Frank Pratt. Mrs. John Diet­ rich and Mrs. Frank Prindle. They had assembled several magazines and papers from the time, as well as history of the area and. of course, the history of the schools. The letter read: “Thomapple Township." so named from thcThomapple River, which received its designation from the beautiful.growth of Thomapple trees upon its banks, is located on the United States survey as township 4 N in range I0W. “Thomapple Township was organized under a legislature act approved March 6, 1838 and included the NW quarter 1/4 of the county, now occupied by the townships of Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Rutland and Irving. Yankee Springs became a sepa­ rate township on March 1839. Irving, which included Rutland, was separated in April 1839. [Rutland was rot separated in 1847.] “The first annual meeting in Thomapple was held at the house of B. S^Dibblc on April 2. 1838. (At this meeting, under the inspection of Calvin G. Hill and Henry Leonard were Supervisor Calvin G. Hill; Clerk Henry Leonard; Assessors. Benjamin Cummings Estes Rich and John Miles; Commissioners of Highways, were Calvin G. Hill. William Lewis; and Chester Field; Justices of the Peace. Hiram Lewis, Aaron Freeman and Lorenzo Cooley; Overseers of the Poor. Henry Leonard and Benjamin Cummings; Inspectors of Primary Schools. C.G. Hill. John Miles and Estes Rich; Col­ lector. William H. Whitney; Constables, Ashbcl Beach, Robert Scale. B.S. Dibble and William H. Whitney; Highway Overscarers. Calvin Lewis, District No. I; Robert Scales District No. 2 and Lorenzo Cooley in District No. 3.] “The earliest white settler in Thomapple and the founder of the village of Mid­ dleville was Calvin G. Hill. In the fall of 1834. he purchased from the government 400 acres lying on both sides of Thomapple River, within the present limits of the vil­ lage of Middleville. "The stage route from Battle Creek through Yankee Springs, crossing the river one mile north from the location of the pre­ sent bridge and on to Grand Rapids, passed through Middleville arid by the Idg school building. “The first meeting of the school inspec­ tors was held on April 12. 1838. Calvin G. Hill was chosen chairman and the township was divided into five school districts, the present township of Thomapple constitut­ ing District No. I. This was subdivided into four districts, but these were soon again united into one. “Middleville [called Thomapple in the beginning] was named Middleville from the Indian village called Middle Village, by reason of being midway between Kalama­ zoo and Grand Rapids. “The name Middleville was adopted in 1839. However, the village was not former­ ly recorded until April 12, 1859. “The first schoolhouse built in the town­ ship, stood in what is now Middleville, on the west side of the river one half mile north of present Main Street on Arlington Street. This was the main stage road between Kala­ mazoo and Grand Rapids. “The structure consisted of one room and was made of logs. Charles Pauli, the car­ penter. finished it off in a high style of art. as circumstances permitted. Sarah Pauli was the first teacher and Mr. Coman was the second. Teachers changed, often twice in one year. The Reverend Mr. Wilcox, a Disciples minister, taught the school and preached also to a church organization, which, met in the school house. “About 1840. a frame school house replaced the log building. “In a report made by the inspector of this district in 1843 gave the number of children in the district between the age of 4 and 18 as 19; the number attending over 18 and under 4 years of age was 10. “The report also stated that the school was kept seven months. J.H. Hare and Jane Hill were the teachers. Mr. Hare received $43 for three months of service. Jane Hill Middleville Middle School, built in 1930-1931 received but $16 for four months. Both teachers boarded in the community. “In May 1843, Jane Hill and Amanda Harwood were appointed teachers. In November 1843. George B. Manchester and A.C. Hill received appointments, and in that year $40 was raised for a township library. "May 4. 1844, Jane Hill was appointed to teach in District No. 2 and on Nov. 2. 1844, Samuel C. Sprague became a teacher in the same district. Mary A. Bugbce was appoint­ ed to teach in June, 1845 and Johnson C. Goodrich in October 1845. “District No. 3 was organized on Nov. 29, 1845, and the first meeting in the district was held Jan. 17. 1846, at the house of Robert Scales. In 1846. Caroline Leonard and W.B. Goodrich were appointed teach­ ers. “District No. 4 was organized in Septem­ ber, 1849 No. 5 was organized in 1853 and No. 6 in 1857. No. 7 was organized in 1868. The condition of seven township schools, as set forth in the official report for 1879, appears the following abstract: No. of Dis­ tricts, 7; No. of Children of school age, 573; average attendance, 458; value of property, $21,000; teacher's wage. $2,058. “The school directors for 1879 were John Moe, P.C. Freeman. J.S. Johnson, AC. Syter, J. Carlisle. C. Rosenberger and A.A. Thompson. “The village school was kept on the west side of the river until 1854. when a brick two room, one story building was built on the present grounds now occupied by the Union School, on the cast side of the river, the lot being donated by Calvin G. Hill, and thereupon the school on the west side of the river was abandoned. “In 1871, the present Union School con­ sisting of a basement and three story struc­ ture was built on the same grounds just back of the old building, at a cost of $ 15,000. It contained four departments, pri­ mary, intermediate, grammar and high school. Four teachers were employed. The fourth floor was used as an auditorium and later when needed, as classrooms. “The attendance of pupils in March 1880 was 288. The principal was Charles W. Pickel. “The village school was used for worship until 1863 when Charles Paulis Hall, was occupied. In 1866, this was vacated for Swift’s Hall, which served until the cam­ paign of the present church edifice in the spring of 1871. (“The Union School of two or three sto­ ries was being promoted by the State of Michigan Board of Education. They sup­ plied plans to the villages so the schools would be more or less uniform.] “The school building was badly damaged by fire in 1877. The school was closed six weeks for repairs. “In 1878, the school was organized into a 12-grade accredited high school. “Due to the growth of the school in the fall of 1924. a two-room portable building was purchased for use of the primary department. Teachers were increased as needed until the present faculty numbered eight. Music, kindergarten and athletic departments were added. In athletics, the basketball teams have been very successful. They have won the cup for the county sev­ eral times and been very close contestants for first place in baseball. "In 1928-1929. Mr. Jennings, supennten- Maun has occurred In me condiecns o< a Mongage made by GARY WILCOX and CHRIS­ TINE WILCOX, husband and wile. Mortgagors, lo COMMONPOINT MORTGAGE. Mortgagee dated June 17. 1997. and recorded In me OBce of the R egrster ol Deeds lor lhe County al Barry. State ol Mchrgan, on July 8. 1997, m Libor 701. begnning on Pago 87. and assigned by said Mortgagee to THE CIT GROUPCONSUMER FI­ NANCE. INC by an assignment dated June 17. 1997 and recorded or January 20. 1998. m Uber 1005. beginning on Page 511, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nme Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine and 24/100 ($69.789 24) dollars, including interest at 11 30% pet annum Further, there are due and unpaid property taxes as follows 1997 property taxes m the amount of One Thousand Sixty-One and 79/100 ($1,061 79) Dollars, and 1998 prop­ erty taxes in the amount of Nine Hundred EightyTwo and 04/100 ($982 04) Dolars Nosuitorpro­ ceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by this Mortgage Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, inside the East door to the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for Barry County, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. October 14. 1999 Said premises are situated in the City of Hast­ ings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 5 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 4 OF BLOCK 15 OF EASTERN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. FORMERLY VILLAGE. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN COMMONLY KNOWN AS 402 EAST GRAND STREET. HAST­ INGS. MICHIGAN TAX IDENTIFICATION NO. 08-051-220-074-00 The redemplton period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241a. MSA 27X3241(1). in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 7. 1999 THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE. INC., Assignee of Mortgagee WARDROP 8 WARDROP. PC By Thomas M Wardrop (P38268) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Suite 150 - Frey Bunding 300 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2467 Telephone (616) 459-1225 (10/7) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate Rte No. 99-22682-IE State of MfcMgan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Eatete Rte No. W-22608-SE Estate of OTTO L DAHM. Deceased Social Security No 374-28-8406 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE A hearing wil be held on September 23. 1999 at 9:30 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Thomas J. Brady re­ questing that Thomas J. Brady be appointed per­ sonal representative of the Estate of Otto L. Dahm who lived at 303 Gregg Street. Nashvile. Michigan and who died August 23. 1999, and re­ questing also the wil of the deceased dated Au­ gust 2. 1995 be admitted to probate ft also is re­ quested that the heirs at law of said deceased be detei niuied Creditors Ot the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record August 26. 1999 Richard H Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE A LONGSTREET 607 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-3495 THOMAS J BRADY BY: Richard J Hudson 22980 M-78 Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 616/962-1607 (9/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TXS HRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WEX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Ch3rtes Lashley a single man (original mortgagors) to Banc One Ananoal Services. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated August 28. 1996. and recorded on Sep tember 1. 1998 in Uber Document No. 1017316. on Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY AND 18/100 dol­ lars ($104,240 18). mdudmg interest al 11 410% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wit be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 00 p m . on October 21, 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: * Estate of EVA HULA, deceased Social Secu­ rity No 366-18-7922 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or affec*ed by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 2481 McCann Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058 died 7/10/99 An instrument ^ated September 9. 1997 has been admitted as lhe wil of the de­ ceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that ail claims against the estate wtll be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. ROBERT L HULA. 2435 McCann Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months ol the date of pubbeation of this notice Nonce is further given that the estate win be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it. and to the admission of the decedent s will to probate Objections to the ad­ mission of the decedent s will to probate must be filed within 90 days of the date of publication of this notice Jeffrey L Youngsma (P40393) 9952 Cherry Valley Avenue Ste A Caledonia. Michigan 49316 616-891-9310 (9/9) Commencing at Northeast Comer of South­ east 1/4 Section 21 Town 1 North. Range 7 West, thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 04 seconds East 350 teet tor point of beginning thence South 89 degrees 17 mnutes 54 seconds West 1334 5 teat, thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 04 sec­ onds Wert 350 tert thence South 89 degrees 17 minutes 54 seconds Wert 810 5 teet thence South 540 teet thence East 1809 5 tert, thence South 23 toot, thence Eart 335 5 teet more or less to East Section line; thence North 00 de­ grees 57 minutes 04 seconds West 213 75 feet to port of beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from lhe dale of such sate Dated September 9. 1999 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Fwms. Ml 48025 File #990303742 Hawks (10-7) Call 945 9554 for Hastings Banner subscriptions �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday Septembe* 9. 1999 Soccer Saxons undefeated; blank DK, beat Northview The NFL season starts with excitement, intrigue There are plenty of questions that linger as we enter into Week 1 of the National from little ole* Marshall U... the San Francisco 49ers... lhe Atlanta Falcons... the Seattle Seahawks? ' Football League season. The defending Super Bowl champions, the Denver Broncos, head into the campaign without future Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway. Instead, another championship caliber signal-caller, Michigan's Brian Griese, will take the Broncos* snaps. Denver opens on Monday Night versus the Miami Dolphins, die team that Brian's father. Bob, starred with as a quarterback for many years. The Chicago Bears head into lhe season without a veteran quarterback like Erik Kramer, to guide their offense. Instead, the Bears' will look to rookie Cade McNown to add some life into what has been a very dismal offensive unit during the last couple of years. Hopefully, Cade will get some help. Maybe Chicago can re-sign running back Rashaad Salaam now that he is available, again. Chicago Seattle is as talented a team as there may be in the league and the Detroit Lions have the dubious honor of opening its year in the home of grunge. The Lions will not have Barry Sanders to hand the ball off to this season. The passing attack should be more wide open and the victories hopefully, for Lions fans, should be more than five. Receiver Herman Moore went on record to say that the Lions would at least de that... win five times. Taking Barry's spot at tailback will be Greg Hiils, a recent acquisition from the St. Louis Rams, and Ron Rivers, who ran behind Barry im|-ressively during the last couple of seasons. Rivers says his, and the other backs', goal is to gain 3 J yards per carry. Barry was great at breaking the big one, but often put the Lions’ offense in trouble by losing yards on first and second downs. Consistency, that's all the Lions ask of Hill and Rivers. Hill doesn't want to be the Barry... and in fact he doesn't even want to be the opens up against the Kansas City Chiefs, a team with another former Wolverine starting at quarterback, Elvis Grbac. There's a lot of questions concerning the potency of the Green Bay Packers, Super Bowl champs a couple of years ago. They still have quarterback Brett Favre, but some of their other pieces of most popular G. Hill in the Motor City. His qudte in a recent Associated Press article, "I'm not the next Barry Sanders. In fact, I won't even be the main G. Hill in this town. I believe that honor would go to that Grant Hill guy who plays some hoops for die Detroit Pistons " So are the Lions, a Super Bowl contender? Probably not especially with injuries to players like Aaron Gibson, Mike Compton and Kevin Abrams, but they should score plenty on offense and their puzzle are not as solid. The Packers, and their cheese-head fans, open against the Los Angeles Raiders, a team that includes former Wolverines Charles Woodson and Desmond Howard. The biggest question in the NFL just may be, will quarterback Ryan Leaf last one more season with the San Diego Chargers. Aren't Lions fans happy to have a good guy like Charlie Batch running their offense? The second biggest question may be will quarerback Scott Mitchell be an asset for the Baltimore Ravens? Aren't Lions fans excited about a future with Charlie Batch in control? they should be much improved on defense with standouts like Chris Claiborne, Robert Porcher, Luther Elliss and Stephen Boyd. Beside that, there are a lot of questions that need to answered. The J-Ad Lions' season prediction for 1999-2000 is 8-8. with a possible wild card. Talk to you soon. So who are the Super Bowl contenders anyway? Coach Bill Parcell's New York Jets?... the mighty explosive Minnesota Vikings with super receiver Randy Moss It was a three-win week that included a scoring-fest, a game tied at half won by two goals in the second half and a league victory that just happened to be a shutout. That was the way things went last week for lhe varsity soccer Saxons, a team that appears to be on a serious roll. Hastings (now 4-0-1 overall) opened the week with a 17-0 triumph Sept. 1 against Barry County rival Delton Kellogg. Curt Norris scored four goals, Sam Stafford three. Sean Fortier two, Jake lieuss two. Billy Kirby two, Ben Shaw one, Jeremy Butler one, Kyle Winkler one and Matt Gergen in the 17-0 romp. Curt Norris also made two assists, while Fortier made two, Butler two, Shaw one, Winkler one, Dan Deming one, Jason Goggins one. Matt Norris one and Isaac Weeks had one assist. Deming shared time with Steve VanOoy in the Saxon goal, and each came up with three saves. In the shots department, Hastings registered 26 and held Delton Kellogg to just six The following day, Sept. 2. the drama was a little more intense, but the blue and gold still came away with a win, 3-1 versus Marshall. The score at half was 1-1 with Norris tallying the Saxon goal and Stafford gaining the assist. In the second half, it was all Hastings. Curt Norris scored his second goal of the game on a dead ball kick to make it 2­ 1 and Stafford gave his team a two-goal advantage with Deming notching an assist. Deming made six saves in a game that the Saxons outshot the Redskins 19-13. Hastings coach Dennis Argetsinger said the progress his team has made has been very encouraging. "We're starting to get the bugs worked out." Argetsinger said. The Saxons closed out their big week with a 6-0 shutout against O-K White foe North view Tuesday at Johnson Field. Curt Norris scored four goals, Shaw one and Fortier one. Hastings' Sam Stafford (21) scored three goals in the win over Delton and added another in the triumph over Marshall. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Assisting on tliose scores were Curt Norris with two, Fortier with one. Matt Norris with one and Stafford with one. Hastings led by only one goal, 1-0, at half, but in the second 45 minutes proceeded to leave the Wildcats in the dust. "We had to step it up a notch," Argetsinger said. Deming again was on the top of his game, coming up with 11 saves. Argetsinger’s squad look to keep its winning streak alive tonight (Thursday, Sept. 9) with a home game against East.. Gull Lake shoots past DK in hoops Little time was wasted at the stan of the varsity hoop contest Tuesday between host Delton Kellogg and non-league foe Gull Lake. The game began St 7:20 p.m. without introductions... and without the national Fast start for Panthers fizzles in loss to G.L. Nate Aleman led the Blue Devils* rushing attack with 139 yards on 14 carries and one touchdown of 29 yards. Jeremie Coplin topped the Panthers What was a nice start, did not end up as a good one for the Delton Kellogg varsity gridders in their battle with Gull Lake last Friday in Richland. The Panthers (0-2 overall) held a 13-0 advantage on the Blue Devi is (2-0) early in the first quarter before being outscored with 71 yards on 15 attempts. On defense, Dan Roth had 10 tackles. Regan Doele made eight tackles, Coplin six tackles, Garcia six tackles. Tarry Lane six tackles and Jamie Dill six tackles, all for lhe maroon, white and silver. DK hopes to rebound this week with 42-0 the rest of lhe way. DK opened with a long drive that ended with a one-yard touchdown plunge by J.T. Charron. An extra point by Jon its first league contest at Kalamazoo Garcia made it 7-0. Later in the first quarter, the Panthers’ special team blocked a kick and Garcia Hackett. "We'll see which team is the hungriest," Heethuis said about the pounced on it for six points. "We played real well in lhe first half." Kalamazoo Valley Association matchup. Hackett is looking to rebound after taking it on the chin, 48-0, last Friday against football powerhouse Schoolcraft. Panther head coach Rob Heethuis said. •The rest of the night," according to Heethuis, "belonged to Gull Lake." anthem. The referee blew the whistle and said "play ball," and the two teams did. And when the game did stan, the visiting Blue Devils wasted little lime in getting things going. Gull Lake outscored DK 11-0 in the first eight minutes and led 23-0 before junior forward Megan Gillfillan hit a jumper with 17 seconds remaining in tlie half. The Devils, after season-starting defeats to Battle Creek Lakeview and Parchment, coasted to an easy 43-4 non-conference victory. The Lady Panthers’ other basket came during the third quarter, as junior center Erin Thornton scored from inside with three seconds left. After three quarters. Gull Lake's lead had grown to 26 points, 30-4. Delton (0-3) did not play that poorly overall. The big problem, according to head coach Jeff Sullivan, was putting the ball into the net. "They played hard and played good defer se; they just didn't quit." Sullivan said. "(Still) they need to work a little harder on executing our offense." The offense looks to gel a boost next week with the return of junior Jackie Prough to lhe Lady Panther lineup. Gull Lake's offense was clicking on all cylinders Tuesday night. Seven players scored, including senior center Ashley Chamberlin with 11 points, senior guard Kima Bogema scored 9 and junior guard Mo Mitchell added 8 markers. Sm hoops continued on page XI Lady Panther Lisa Wilcockson (14) dribbles past the Blue Devil defense during the second half of Tuesday's hoop contest. (Photo by Molly Minton) Caledonia cools off Hastings' shooters Holding Virginia Jennings to two points and forcing Hastings* team into 28 turnovers, Caledonia improved its season record to 2-0 Tuesday with a 48-35 non­ conference varsity basketball victory al Delton Kellogg quarterback Dave Overbeek (10) attempts to make a pass across the middle in the Comstock game to end Derek Stiles (82) with lineman Bob Thompson (52), Jeff DeGoede (34), Dan Roth (50) and Bill Ferris (73) giving him some protection. (Photo by Molly Minton) home. The game was lied 8-8 after the first quarter, but the Fighting Scots charged ahead by three points. 21-18, at the half. In the third quarter, Caledonia outscored Hastings 11-9 to go up 32-27 and in lhe fourth stanza, the purple and gold tallied 16 points to the Lady Saxons' 8 to win by the 13-poinl margin. "Il was a sloppy game, especially early, but we were able to pick up the intensity." Caledonia coach Jon Meerman 4 I said. "Overall, lhe detense was outstanding.*' Caledonia's defense not only forced Hastings into 28 miscues, but also came up with eight steals. The Fighting Scots, in comparison, committed just nine turnovers. Kelley Jackson led Caledonia with 10 points, Nessa Hofstra came off the bench to tally 9 markers. Ann Morgan and Pam Spitzley each netted 7 points and Kristy Green scored 6. Amanda Hoke led Hastings with 10 points and Katie Noteboom added 8 markers. Freshmen... Hastings' freshman basketball team improved to 2-0 with a 43-18 win Tuesday over Caledonia. The Lady Saxons were led in scoring by Laura Expert's 11 points Amber Thomas, Tiffany Howell and Niki Noteboom each tallied 8 points. Defense and composure proved to be deciding factors in the outcome. "The girls played very well as a team and kept their composure when Caledonia made a small run,” Hastings Coach Steve I-aubaugh said. "We have a lot of energy; we just need to work on playing smart basketball." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 9. 1999 - Page 11 Lions solid on both sides of ball, beat Orioles Maple Valley racked up 273 yards of offense and forced Morrice into five turnovers in a 29-6 SMAA varsity football triumph last Friday on the road. The Lions had 239 yards rushing and 34 yards passing, leading 14-0 at half. In the first quarter, Jacob Cole scored on a three-yard run and Richard Smith added a two-point conversion to make it 8-0 Maple Valley. In the second quarter, quarterback Ken Lackscbeide hit Adam Watson for a 27yard touchdown pass that put the Lions ahead 14-0 with 23 seconds left in the half. A five-yard run by Cole with 9:09 left in the third quarter and a two-point pass from Lackscbeide to Justin VanAlstine made it 22-8. Maple Valley's final score was a twoyard run by Jason Abfalter in the fourth quarter and an extra point kick by Abfalter. On defense. Jeff Rhoades made 13 tackles, Smith 10 tackles. Eric Goris had a fumble recovery, Justin VanAlstine had two fumble recoveries. Cole had an interception and Tim Wawiemia had an interception on his 17th birthdi/ Morrice had five turnovers, while Maple Valley had just one. . Valley's defense limited Morrice star running back James Edington to 65 yards on 16 carries. Maple Valley (2-0, I -0) travel to Olivet for i»s third consecutive road clash this Friday. Defense lifts Lady Vikes to win Shooting just !4-of-42 from the field, the Lakewood Lady Vikings still found a way to pull out a varsity girls' basketball victory Tuesday night against rival Ionia at Lake wood High School. Coach Mike Maciasz* squad escaped a rough shooting performance with some stingy defense and some clutch free throw . hooting down lhe stretch, winning over the Bulldogs 32-25. "Our defense won the game for us," Maciasz said. "With three minutes to go, we were up by seven points and stalled for two minutes. They fouled us and Shannon Spencer made two key free throws to keep our lead at seven." Spencer scored seven points to lead the 2-1 Lady Vikings. Jill Benschoter and Audra Love each had six markers. Love was the team's top rebounder with seven. Spencer dished out two assists and Tracy Thelen was a key to the defense with three steals. Katie Deuprce topped Ionia in scoring with 12 points. Lakewood led 4-3 after one quarter and 13-8 at lhe half. In the third quarter, the Lady Vikings outscored lhe Bulldogs I0-9 to take a 23-17 lead into lhe fourth quarter. Lakewood plays tonight at Eaton Rapids and at DeWitt next Tuesday (Sept. HOOPS...continued from page 10 Sullivan was impressed with Gull Lake's offensive execution. "They move the ball well, they're real patient and they hit the open shots,” Sullivan said. Gull Lake also won the junior varsity contest, 43-13. Next week, lhe Lady Panthers travel to Schoolcraft Tuesday (Sept. 14) and Paw Paw Thursday (Sept. 16). Trojans blank Vikings Middleville beat Lakewood in varsity soccer action last week 3-0. Junior Kyle Preslar scored six minutes into the game with Jake Williams getting the assist. Senior Mike Gromko scored his goal of the year in the second half to make it 2-0 with BJ. Shuck assisting on the play. Preslar notched the final score with seven minutes to play and Gromko $ot the assist. Goalkeeper Dave Osborne received credit for the shutout. River Bend holds club championship The River Bend Golf Course recently held its club championship. The event was 18 holes and was played on the White and Red courses, without handicap. The winners were Brian DeVries (18 and under) with a 90. Cherly Nye (Open Ladies) with an 89. NyAnn Corser (60 and over Ladies) with a 101, Carl Hathaway (60 and over Men) with an 86 Delton Kellogg s Dawn Vickery (50) charges toward the basket against two Gull Lake defenders during Tuesday's varsity basketball game in Delton. (Photo by Molly Minton) and Jeff Meredith (Open Men) with a 68. Meredith shot 39 on the had seven three's and two four's on No. 12 and No. 18. The defense turned in by Gull Lake Tuesday night in Delton made things difficult on the Lady Panthers. 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J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 Hastings, Michigan MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK, FSB IJEGAJL NOTICES: Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Saia THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth N. Morand. a single man (original mortgagors) to Great Lakes National Bank Michigan. Mortgagee dated July 31.1997, and recorded on September 9, 1997 in Document 1001333. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 52/100 dollars ($34,331.52). including interest at 8.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Michigan at 1 00 p.m., on October 21.1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 66 of Steven's Wooded Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 4 of Plats, Page 31. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 9. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4990809450 Cougars (10/7) •C hasp pay State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate Ate No. 99-22684-SE Estate of JUANITA MATTESON. DECEASED TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ’ ANO IN­ CLUDING MISSING AND UNKNOWN HEIRS WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Ralph Keith Hemphill. John Farmer. Richard Farmer. Your interest in the estale may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE: A hearing wifl be held on September 23. 1999 at 9:30 am. in the probate courtroom. Hastirgs. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Jacqueline DeFrance re­ questing Jacqueline DeFrance be appointed per­ sonal representative of the estate of Juanita Mat­ teson who lived at 3524 Truxton. Pasadena. Texas and who died May 30. 1999 It also is re­ quested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record August 23. 1999 Richard J Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-3495 JACQUELINE DEFRANCE By Richard J Hudson 3524 Truxton Pasadena. TX 77504 (9/9) II I I ( VK $1,000 Sign,-On Bonus Lease a loaded. 1999 FID Freightliner Condo for only SI .540 a month! Call for more details. MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK, FSB, will be held at the bank’s offices at 629 W. Street, Hastings. Michigan, on Tuesday, September 21, 1999. Polls will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The annual meeting is to follow at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect two directors, and to transact any other busi­ ness that may come before the meeting. SANDRA K. NICHOLS. Secretary NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 • 7:30 P.M. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hold a Hearing tor the following 1. Request by The Pierce Foundation lor a Special Exception Use Permit for a change in use for the dwelling at 1300 Cloverdale Road in Section 25 of Hope Township. T2N R9W. Barry County. Michigan, to provide dormitory space for the Pierce Foundation Camp in Baltimore Township. Written comments will be accepted by the Clerk by mail or during regular business hours in regard to lhe above request up to the time of the public hearing "The Serd" Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should con­ tact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below l»v Larry Mine ...at the Vermontville Opera House Sept. 9. 1C, 11 @ 7:00 pm Sept. 12 @ 2:00 pm I The annual meeting of the members of The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 a m to 12 noon and 1 p m to 3 p.m at the Hope Township Hall locat­ ed at 5463 S Wall Lake Road on M-43. * The Vermontville Theatrical Group presents: Tickets: Adults *6.0® Sen. Clt. “».€< Advance Tickets: 616-367-4455 Tickets may be available at the door. NOTICE of ANNUAL MEETING A meeting of the Planning Commission wffi be held immediately following the hearing to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before this Board fl Syliva W Forster Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. Wali Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 948-2464 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 9. 1999 Week three includes clash between Lions and Eagles For the season, Barry County has two varsity football teams at 2-0, one at 1-1 and two at 0-2. Hastings and Maple Valley were the area's winners last Friday as both teams were impressive in victories over Albion and Morrice, respectively. After two weeks, J-Ad’s prognostication season mark stands at 5-4 which puts us under the point of being a playoff contender, even with the expanded playoffs this season in the Michigan High School Athletic Association. But it's still early, so there is time for redemption and indications are that five wins are quite possible this Friday night. At least we hope so. Here are our choices for who will win the big prep games underneath those lights. Ready... set... hike. Delton Kellogg Panthers (0-2) at Kalamazoo Hackett Fighting Irish (0-2) Delton coach Rob Heethuis says the team that wants it more will win this KVA battle. The Panthers have not played poorly in the first couple of weeks, but have not been able to contain the offenses of Comstock and Gull Lake. Thoughts here are that the Panthers should establish their running game and run for big yards versus the Irish. This is probably an Irish team that is not as potent as their namesakes from South Bend. Delton's defense, though, must be ready to make the crushing stops. They should and they should do it often Prediction: Panthers 27, Frightening Irish 6 Northview is coming off an emotional one-point triumph over West Catholic, so pumping up the Cats should be no difficult task. Coach Jeff Keller's Hastings team has proven in wins over Lakewood and Albion that they are capable of playing solid defensively and having big play­ ability on offense. With that in mind, you would have to assume that the visitors are in for a real cat fight with the Saxons doing a little more scoring. Prediction: Saxons 24, Northside 'Cats 20 Lakewood Vikings (0-2) at Eaton Rapids Greyhounds (NA) The Vikings have showed flashes of brilliance in their first two games against Hastings and Eaton Rapids, but have been hinder *d by turnovers during critical times of those contest. It won't get any easier, either, as coach Randall Hager’s gridders must travel to E.R. with hopes of finding that first win. A win does look to be in the cards if two things happen... 1. Lakewood keeps its turnovers at one or two and 2. If the Vikings can bust a couple of big runs to help loosen up that 'Hound defense. That's exactly what we expect to happen. Prediction: Vikings 21, Greyhound Buses 14 Maple Valley Lions (2-0) at Olivet Eagles (1-1) This is the football frenzy that these two rivals chalk up every year as a pivotal pigskin warfare. Maple Valley has rolled up the yards and the scores in opening season wins over Union City and Morrice. Northview Wildcats (1-1) at Hasting” Saxons (2-0) Sure it's great to start a season at 2­ 0, but winning a league opener is just as important It helps to set a tone for the league season and winning games is no simple 'task* hi the O-Kr ‘ Conference. RUIUUD CHMTS TOWNW BURRY TY, MKHGAN NOHCE OF PUBUC HEMMG TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Scots score twice to beat Trojans in football rivalry Caledonia head football coach Tom Burrill admits that his Fighting Scots sometime get a little tired hearing about Middleville'., pigskin success. And the best way to prove that you can play is to go out there and beat the good programs such as Tim Penfield's Trojan squad. Burrill's Scots did just that Friday for a second season in a row, earning a 12-7 win against their cross-town rivals at Middleville's Bob White Stadium. "I think our kids get a little tired of hearing about Middleville," Burrill said. "It’s a respect thing; we've been pointing to our second gr.me all year. We had to win tlii' game." In 1998, the contest between the rivals was all purple and gold, 34-6. This time, the deciding points weren't scored until late in the third quarter. A 20-yard run by senior halfback Dan Bloomers with 5:28 remaining in the third made it 12-7 Scots, a score that would hold despite a handful of opportunities by both teams late in the contest. "That was a big drive down here and (Shawn) Frisbee got some big first downs," Burrill said. Middleville, on a 51-yaM pass from senior quarterback Dan Kiel to junior flanker Chad VanSpronsen reached the 25yard-line, but was stopped near the 20 on a fourth down and four play with under three minutes remaining. Caledonia got on the scoreboard first with a one-yard run by senior fullback Shawn Frisbee with 1:56 left in the first quarter. The score stayed 6-0 Scots at half-time, but the Trojans fired back early recovery). Josh Swartz and Jay Haisma recovered fumbles for the Scots' defense. Burrill also pointed to his team's defensive work as something that was a real positive. "Our defense played outstanding; there "Our defense played a great football was some hilling going on out there," Burrill said. "We showed a lot of character game; they gave us a lot of chances to get this football game," Penfield said. "Our (and) our intensity was great." If there was a disappointment in the offense was out of sync tonight; we're going to continue to get better." Penfield also gave the Scots credit, while also mentioning his own team's miscues as a reason they didn't come out with lhe victory. "Caledonia's defense played great and we had a tendency to hurt ourselves with the turnovers," Penfield said. Leading the Trojans* defense were senior Dan Warner (11 tackles), junior Aaron Lalone (9 tackles), junior Adam Nieland (9 tackles, fumble recovery), sophomore Brett Vernon (9 tackles), game, it was lhe number of fumbles and turnovers made by both teams. The Trojans and Scots combined for at least eight fumbles in a messy non-league contest. The running and throwing combination of Bloemers and Frisbee paid big dividends for the Fighting Scots. Middleville kept lhe pressure on them, but the backs still managed to rack up their yards and move the chains. The two athletes combined for over 100 yards rushing. Shook topped the Trojans with over 55 yards. "They (Middleville) were sending nine or 10 guys every time, but we moved the football," BurriH said. Caledonia (1-1) will be host to Sparta this Friday in O-K Gold action, while Middleville (1-1) will travel to meet O-K Blue foe Coopersville. Stats Needed: Football statistics for Barry County varsity teams will begin running in next week's Hastings Banner. Categories include scoring, rushing, receiving, tackles, interceptions and fumble recoveries. Coaches can call in their team's statistics to 945-9554 (ext. 227) or fax them to 945-5192. OpenJ louse Saturday September 11 10:00 am to 4:00 pm thrice Reduced to 5118,500 NOTICE TO BUILDING CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission. 172S West M-43 Highway. P.O. Box 158, Hastings. Ml 49058. until 10:00 A.M., Tuesday. Septem­ ber 14.1 999 for erection ot a new 50' x 64' HlArch salt storage building. Plans and speci'ications are available at the address above. Ordinance wfl be held on Wednesday, September 15, 1999 commencing at 7:00 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hafl. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Hems to be con­ sidered include, in brief, the following: ROBIN MCKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49054 (616)944-2194 senior Mike NichoL (fumble recovery), sophomore Matt Erb (fumble recovery) and senior Tom Schwander (fumble in the third quarter to take the advantage. A seven-yard pass from Kiel to junior running back Zia Shook with 8:55 remaining in the third stanza made it 6-6 and an extra point boot from senior Marc Carter gave the black and orange a onepoint advantage, 7-6. Penfield was pleased with his team's defense, but admitted that the Trojans* offense was not at its overall best. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning tor rozaNng of property located at the northwest comer of the intersection of Upton Road and Irving Road, described as: BEGINNING AT A PT ON THE S LN OF SECTION 4. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DISTANT N 89 DEG 30"36* E 783 46 FT FROM THE SW COR OF SO SEC; TH N 05 DEG 01*25* W 543.00 FT. TH N 89 DEG 3036* E 534 FT TO THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING RD; TH S C5 DEG 01'25* E 543 FT ALG SO CENTERLINE TO SO S SEC LN; TH S 89 DEG SCSO* W 534 FT ALG SO S LN TO ROB SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33 FT THERE­ OF FOR IRVING RD ANO OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FT THEREOF FOR UPTON RD. This property is currently zoned *RE* RURAL ESTATES RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. The applicants seek rezoning to the -R1* SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 2. Consideration of the application of Brad Carpenter for rezomng of property located at the northwest comer of the intersection of Heath Rd and M37/M43 Hwy., described as: COM 3.97 FT N OF THE W 1/4 POST OF SEC 13. TO WN 3 N, RANGE 8 W. AT THE CENTERLINE OF M-37; TH N 88 DEG 1630* E 974.83 FT ALONG CENTERLINE OF M-37 AS IT EXISTED PRIOR TO 1972, FOR POB; TH N 01 DEG 43'30* W 114 FT. TH N 22 DEG 4230* W 286 42 FT; TH N 20 DEG 00*30* E 197 FT. TH S 53 DEG 34 E 176 FT; TH N 52 DEG 14' E 104 FT; TH N 57 DEG 44' E 389 8 FT TO CENTERLINE OF HEATH RD; TH S 63 DEG 36' E 826 6 FT. TH S 47 DEG 16' E 449.44 FT; TH S 88 DEG 16' W 1578 FT MORE OR LESS TO POB. This property is currently zoned *RE* RURAL ESTATES RESI­ DENTIAL. The applicant seeks rezoning tc the *C3* General Business District. 3. Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land use Plan may bo examined at said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recom­ mend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its re­ commendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accord­ ingly. either at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township win provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place to take part m the discussion cm the above proposed amendments Trojan running back Zia Shook (14) takes the hand-off from quarterback Dan Kiel (9) in last Friday's game as Caledonia's Jay Haisma (68) and Jeremy Briehof (82) step up to make the defensive play. (Photo by Mary Warner) 34 Tanner Lake Road (JuM off Heath Rd.) Quiet family neighborhood 3 miles from Hastings, low traffic road, nicely landscaped and maintained well. 3 bedroom, fin­ ished basement, 16x32 swimming pool, deck, sem porch, dish­ washer. updated mechanical (furnace, septic and hot water htr new tn last 5 yrs), fenced in back yard. Call (616) 945-4799 HELP US HELP OTHERS Attend our nursing assistant class in air conditioning and secure your health care career for the future. The residents here always appreciate new faces and friendships, as well as caring, gentle hands and hearts. Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. v ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ *50.00 Off Deductibles <23!^ Experienced Expert Installation A Fast Friendly Service Direct Insurance Billing Highest Quality Glass and Materials Guaranteed Workmanship Free Mobile or Pick Up and Delivery The next class will be held Sept. I5th through the 30th. Starting wage is S8.ll per hour with excellent benefits available. CTass is not held on the weekends Apply for this opportunity in person before Sept. 9th. 1999. cQiornapple 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 Call - 6I6-94S-SO85 218 N. Jefferson St. Downtown Hastings OT/PT/SLP - Come Join Our New In-House Therapy Program! Thomapple Manor is accepting applications for full-time OTR & FT. as well as part-time SLP (with potential to expand hours) for our new in-house Rehab department. Work in a team oriented environment with the opportunity to grow 'xofessionally. develop programs and provide qual­ ity therapy sen1 ices to our residents. Qualified candidates will be motivated, have long term care experience and a cur­ rent Mi license. Thomapple Manor offers excellent com­ pensation including a benefits package, paid professional dues and continued education. Interested candidates,please submit your resume in confidence to. Administtator. 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. MI 49058 Fax: 616-945-5380. EOE THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Basement WaH Reparr by Wak Anchor Baaement Waterproofing by B-Dry Glass Block Windows New Window Watts Raising Sunken Concrete Regrading 1-800-237-2379 MW SYSTEM OF 90UTWST MCXWi AC An kxWpanOarV Rcwwee oTt-Oy me • 10 Bryonf Si ■ Koiomcuoo. fAcrwjon • J4 5-2900 9126 Fort Dt Avww • frchlond Mcfxgon -.KM3 • .; 9-52S2 EOE LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE ALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions ot a certain mortgage made by Wiliam Woodson Brown II. unmarried, to Greet Lakes National Bank McNgan, A National Banking As­ sociation. Mortgagee, dated April 29. 1999. and recorded in the office of the Register at Deeds tor the County of Barry, and Slate of Michigan, on May 11. 1999, as Document Number 1029365, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Six and 80/100 Dolars ($60 356 80) plus late charges of Fifty Three and 44/100 Dollars ($53.44) minus an insurance credit of Thirteen Thousand Eighty Rve and 50/100 Dollars ($13,065 50) And no suit or pro­ ceedings at law or m equity having been tnsMuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in sard mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on October 21. 1999, at one o'clock in the after­ noon. Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at a public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse n the City of Hastings. Barry county. Michigan (that being the building where the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises descnbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as atassaid. on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereof, at ten and 500/1000 (10.500%) percent per annum and ail legal costs, charges and expenses including the attorney fees al­ lowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Said premises are situated tn the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry State of Michigan and described as Beginning at a point North 86 degrees East 450 feet from a point on the West Mna of section 21 Town 1 North. Range 8 West, located 800 toot South of the West 1/4 post of said Section 21. thence North 86 degrees East 50 teet. thence South 04 degrees East 85 feet thence South­ westerly about 60 5 teet to a pant South 04 de­ grees East 125 feet from the pant of beginning Thence North 04 degrees West 125 feet to pant of beginning Together with use of Lakeshore and Drive to Main Road m common with other own­ ers Tax ID No 06-009-021 -025-00 During the one month immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MSA 27A 3241(1), tn which case the redemption pe­ nod shall be 30 days Dated at Ann Arbor. Michi­ gan September 3. 1999 Elizabeth A Kiefer LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes National Bank Michigan, mortgagee 401 East Liberty Ann Arbor. Michigan 48104-2296 (734) 769-8300 x 5499 (10/7) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 9 1999 - Page 13 Obreiter leads Saxon swingers in tri-match Hastings' Steve Obreiter was second by one stroke and his Saxon team finished third at an O-K White golf match Sept. 2 at Deer Run. Obreiter carded a score of 38 to top all swingers from Hastings and Lowell in the tri-match. Wyoming Park look first place honors with a 166. Jonathan Lynam was the tournament's medalist with a 37. Lowell finished second with a 175. The Red Arrows received a sol'd 39 from Wade Gilchrist. Hastings carded a 177. Beside Obreiter's 38. the Saxons received a 43 from Josh Doe. a 49 from Tim Cole, a 48 from Eric VandcrVccn. a 48 from Brian Loftus and a 49 from Josh Alderson. In a match with Forest Hills Central Tuesday at the Watermark Country Club, the Saxons scored a 175 to the Rangers' 159. Obreiter was the medalist by one stroke with a 39. FHC's Luke Sadowski carded a 39 Cole managed a 45. Doe a 46, Loftus a 46. VanderVeen a 49. Alderson a 51, Brian DeVries a 54 and Steve Flohr a 57. For the Rangers. Tom Clark had a 40, Dan Koerke a 40, Logan Chase a 40 and Andy Young also carded a 40. Saxons’ offense fires often in rout of Albion There were plenty of positives — and explosives — that came out of Hastings' 48-14 varsity football victory last Friday against former Twin Valley foe Albion. The Saxons (2-0 overall) dominated play, especially in the third quarter when they outscored the Wildcats (1-1) 27-6. Offensively, the blue and gold racked up 373 yards with 331 of those yards Scoring on its first three possessions, Hastings E«ver trailed in the game. In the second half, the Saxons were able to capitalize on their opportunities, leading to a couple of big-play scores. The 'Cats committed two turnovers in the third quarter that directly led to Saxon scores. Hastings' touchdowns in the second half included a 74-yard jaunt by Schantz, a 58-yard interception by Tefft and a 22-yard pick from Tefft. coming on lhe ground. Adam Schantz gained 183 yards on seven carries, Sean Tefft 96 on 14, quarterback Tony Bowne 36 on four, Throwers shine at State Brian Eves 18 on six and Dave Ockerman 12 on four carries. Bowne, throwing lhe ball, was sevenof-14 for 42 yards and one touchdown. Schantz hauled in two of those passes for 22 yards, Zac Fulmer had one reception for 16 yards and Josh Hendershot made one catch for four yards. Tefft scored five touchdowns (30 points), Schantz one (six points), Hendershot one on a pass from Bowne (six points), Fulmer tallied four points and Joey Keller and Bowne combined for a two-point conversion. The Saxons* sixth and seventh touchdowns came from Tefft at the 6:25 and 5:42 marks of the third quarter. Saxon quarterback Tony Bowne (11) and lineman Joe Bekker (66) are two starters on an offense that has put up big numbers in their first two games. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings led 13-8 after the first quarter, 21-8 at half and 48-14 after three quarters. A local team of horseshoe throwers from Hastings fared well Aug. 21-22 at lhe Slate Horseshoe Tournament in Ionia. Steve Barnum and Ron Wilcox earned a first place for doubles, while Wilcox also took a second place in singles. Jim Barnum and Jim Bartimus placed second in flight D for doubles and Louis Silsbee was second in flight I for singles. The Hastings team included Steve Barnum, Wilcox. Bartimus, Jim Barnum, Silsbee and Randy Roush. Championships earned by racers at area tracks The 1999 track champion, Randy Sweet, demolished the field in winning lhe 40-lap season championship race for Late Model Stocks Saturday night at the Berlin Raceway. Defending track champion. Gun Lake's Bob Holley, cnased Sweet to his eighth main event victory. for Auto Value Winged Sprints, his second main event win of the year at Berlin. Bill Thayer won lhe season championship race for Super Stocks, his third win of the season. Track champion Jeff Terrell slammed into the wall and Martin Dragway... Il’s looking real good that a Delton racer will be competing in Indianapolis in a couple of weeks. Russell Sage is currently in fourth place in lhe Street Car Division point standings and the top four will be headed to Indy Sept. 18 for a National event. Sage qualified for the finah Aug. 27 at Martin and made it to the Street car semis Sept. 4 to remain in fourth place. New 96 Speedway... Jason Bionde, Rick Stout and Ben was knocked out of contention. He cars. BOWLING SCORES Miller Lite 300... Mike Garvey executed a late race pass to win lhe American Speed Association ACDelco Challenge Series Miller Lite 300 before a near capacity crowd at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. Garvey powered around two-time Miller Lite 300 champion Scott Hansen on lap 293 and then cruised to a .262 second margin to earn his second ASA win of TVCCU 0-3; Brimer 0-3. Men’s High Games & Series - M. Yost 189; B. Bowman 237; K. Phenix 204; L. Johnson 533; D. Morgan 206. Women’s High Games & Series - B. Wilkins 189-554; V. Scobey 164-407; S. Bowman 175; V. Thompson 136. 195-562; K. McDonald 166. D. Service 186-513; B RuthrufT 200-559; J. Lancaster 241-536; K. Ramey 188-511; D. Marsh 200-530. Womens High Games and Series - D. Mays 178-446; S. VanDenburg 200-570; S Parker 169-471; B Roush 181-505; N. Tay­ lor 181-446; b Bodo 183-469; D. Olmstead 189; P. Miles 137; H. Service 185-503; M Scars 151; S. Marsh 148 Freeport's Christie were tied for points heading into Saturday and started on the front row side-by-side to decide the season out. Tuesday Mixed Bowling Plumbs 4-0; Misfits 4-0; Advanced Commercial Printers 3-1; Hastings Bowl 3-1; Consumers Concrete 1-3; Friends 1-3; Friday Night Mixed League Ten Pins 8-0; We Don't Care 6 1/2-1 1/2; Bad Habit II 6-2; Brushworks 5-3; Rocky 4 4-0; Four Cylinders 4-4; Cook Jackson 4-4; Ramblers 4-4; 9 and a Wiggle 4-0; All But One 4-0; Mercy 3-5; Late Comers 3-5; Ted­ dy Bears 2 1/2-5 1/2; Heads Out 1-7; No Whiners 1-3; No Name Yet 0-4; Beer Me 0­ 8; The Scouts 0-4. Mens High Games and Series - J Bartimus 202-552: R. Fay 214-553; J Mays 215-576; K. Mcancy 200-512; M. Martin 208-568; M. Kasinsky 212-566; A. Taylor showdown for the victory and the season championship. Mark Anderson and title. The last lime around, Anderson got a look under Christie and kept looking on the low side of Christie’s car. Still. Christie motored to the checkered flag in first place. This Saturday, lhe New 96 Speedway will close out its 1999 season with Parts Plus Modified and a Street Stock shoot­ escaped serious injury. Bob Bliss out-drove Rick Eding in winning the 30-lap feature for Sportsman Senior Citizen Bowling Womens High Games - D. Keller 169; S. Schantz 156; S. Pennington 181; G. Otis 175; M. Naylor 173; M. Wieland 172. Mens High Games - D. Mason 179; G. Waggoner 181; R. Nash 149; J. Mercer 178; R. Wieland 177. Womens High Series - K. Colvin 470; F. Girrbach 453; M. Wieland 450; S. Penning­ ton 442. Mens High Series - D. Mason 455; G. Waggoner 469; C. Jesick 473; B. Terry 512; W. Woodmansee 463; P. Tcrpcnning 534; J. Mercer 454; J. Beckwith 470; R. Wieland 455. Christie were the big winners last Saturday on Championship Night at the Lake Odessa track. Blonde was able to capitalize on a late race mistake to win the Sprint feature over Bob Adamson and Brett Mann. In the IMCA Modifieds, Stout picked up career win 201. although track champion, Hastings* Joe Baker led during the opening laps of the feature event. The Street Stock? main event was a the season and the sixth of his career. Dave Sensiba, of Middleville, finished sixth for 128 points. He now has 2,452 points on the season. He led lhe race from laps 66-78. Dave Sensiba The Saxons had 15 first downs to the Wildcats' nine and committed no turnovers to Albion's four. In penalties, the Saxons had six for 50 yards and the Wildcats made three miscues that cost them 30 yards. Highlighting Albion's performance was running back Dominic Reid (136 yards on 11 carries) and receiver Tonae Hannah (two receptions for 99 yards). This Friday, Hastings opens up O-K White action at home against Northview. The Northview Wildcats (1-1) beat West Catholic 7-6 in last Friday's non-league contest. Bailey helps KCC soccer team in win The Kellogg Community College soccer squad recorded its first win of the season Sunday with a 9-0 shutout over Oakland College at KCC. The Bruins found lhe back of the opponents goal five limes in Lhe first half. Adam Senchuk (Alpena), Matt Miller (Harper Creek), Chris Smith (Family Altar). Andy McCormkx (Marshall) and James MacDonald (Mattawan) scored first half goals with Larry Bailey (Hastings) getting an assist on MacDonald's score. In the second half, Bradey Smith (Alpena), Miller, Dave Wade (Columbia Central) and Luke Freudenberg (Mattawan) closed out the scoring barrage for the Bruins (1 -2). Bailey also gained an assist on Miller's second goal. Bailey, along with Evan Winkler, are former Saxons playing on the Bruins team. KCC out-shot Oakland 33-5. The Bruins two goalkeepers, Freudenberg and Nick Phares (Battle Creek Central) combined for five saves in the 90-minute match. WEEK.,.continued from page 12 Olivet also has gotten a recent charge, beating Leslie last week 20-6 to even its season mark. The Eagles should have their moments in flight, but coach Guenther Mittelstaedt's Lions have the size and the athleticism to keep them mostly grounded. If so, look for the Lions' fans to give their squad a grti., welcome home. Prediction: Lions 14, Hotel California 10 Middleville Trojans (1*1) at Coopersville Broncos (NA) If these Broncos had the air assault Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael T. Bowfcng. an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee, dated September 25, 1995. and recorded on October 12. 1995 m Uber 642. on Pege 383. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to The Bank of New York as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as ot November 30. 1995. Senes 1995-C. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated October 17. 1995. which was recorded on November 12. 1996. m Uber 677, on page 844. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED FOURTEEN AND 58/100 dolars ($141,614 58). including interest 11 750% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 3/29 and 9/29 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by c sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Cou.thouse in Hast­ ings, Michigan at 1 00 p.m . on October 21.1999 Sad premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Mchtgan. and are descnbed as COMMENCING AT THE WESTERLY COR­ NER OF LOT 7 OF THE RECORDED PLAT OF ENGLANDS SUBDIVISION BEING IN SECTION 5. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES. 22 MINUTES WEST 101 35 FEET. THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 17 90 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE. THENCE NORTH 15 DEGREES 53 MINUES 35 SECONDS WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 30 FEET. THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 118 FEET. THENCE NORTH 67 DE­ GREES 29 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 37 FEET. THENCE NORTH 26 DEGREES 23 MIN­ UTES 25 SECONDS EAST ON THE WEST LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 36 32 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIP­ TION. THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES 14 MIN­ UTES 40 SECONDS EAST ON THE WEST LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 22 FEET. THENCE NORTH 52 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SEC­ ONDS WEST 68 81 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ON A TRAVERSE LINE ALONG GUN LAKE 50 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 72 DEGREES 22 MIN­ UTES 11 SECONDS EAST 83 03 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO THAT LAND WHICH LIES BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND GUN LAKE ALSO AN UNDIVIDED 1/12 INTEREST IN KIMBERLY PARK. LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE WESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 7 OF THE RECORDED PLAT OF ENGLANDS SUBDIVISION. BEING IN SEC­ TION 5. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 22 MINUTES WEST 101 35 FEET. THENCE NORTH 80 DE­ GREES 10 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 17 90 FEET. THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST 103 63 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 39 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 35 45 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIP­ TION. THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 14 MIN­ UTES 24 SECOND EAST 129 3 FEET. THENCE that the Western Michigan University Broncos had, this game would be a no contest, but they don't. Still it looks to be one great O-K Blue opener as both teams are league title and playoff contenders. The .Trojans will be ready to go back to work after suffering a difficult loss to rival Caledonia last Friday. A win versus the Broncos, they hope, will just be one win in their quest for another league championship. This game looks to be decided late in the game with a special teams play possibly being a factor. I wouldn't count on coach Tim Penfield’s team losing. Not a chance. Prediction: Trojans 16, Bronco Nagurskis 14 NORTH 78 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 55 SEC­ ONDS WEST 93 53 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 62 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 16 51 FEET THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 65 93 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 43 32 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 57 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 31 SEC­ ONDS EAST 84 08 FEET. THENCE NORTH 62 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST 20 50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO AN UNDIVIDED 1/15 INTEREST IN PARKWAY DRIVE. LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE WEST­ ERLY CORNER OF LOT 7 OF THE RECORDED PLAT OF ENGLANDS SUBDIVISION. BEING IN SECTION 5. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 22 MIN­ UTES WEST 101 35 FEET. THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 17.90 FEET TO THE PI ACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION, i HENCE NORTH 15 DE­ GREES 53 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST 30 FEET. THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 08 MIN­ UTES 35 SECONDS WEST 118 FEET. THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 10 SEC­ ONDS WEST 37 FEET. THENCE NORTH 26 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 36 32 FEET. THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST 22 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST 40 0 FEET. THENCE NORTH 46 DEGREES 17 MINUTS 42 SEC­ ONDS EAST 41.0 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 82 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST 116 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST 70 0 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 288 7 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF ENGLAND DRIVE. THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 29 M(NUTES WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF ENGLAND DRIVE 36 0 FEET THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 29 88 FEET. THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 38 SEC­ ONDS WEST 220 23 FEET. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST 28 77 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST 71 65 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 81 9 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 39 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 20 SEC­ ONDS WEST 35 45 FEET. THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST 129 3 FEET. THENCE NORTH 78 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST 93 53 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 62 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 16 51 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 15 SEC­ ONDS WEST 65 93 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 43 32 FEET THENCE SOUTH 57 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST 84 06 FEET. THENCE NORTH 62 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST 20 50 FEET THENCE NORTH 39 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 20 SEC­ ONDS EAST 35 45 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 18 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST ’03 63 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 9, 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml CS025 Fite #97020961 Mustangs (10/7) �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 9. 1999 A Novel Idea for the Banner... । . 'i 1 CHAPTER ONE By R.N. Lake Not Guilty, Just Dead The Serial Tradition Anticipation is one of the more enjoyable human emotions. For many years magazines and newspapers created anticipa­ tion through the publication of serial stones. Most of Charles Dickens' great novels appeared in installments, and crowds would line up at newsstands in anticipation of the latest ad­ ventures of David Copperfield, Mr. Pickwick. Little Nell, all of lhe scores of characters Dickens created. Later, magazines like Saturday Evening Post and Colliers senalized the mys­ teries of Mary Roberts Rinehart and Agatha Chnstie and readers could hardly wait to find out whodunit. Now J-Ad Graphics is following that splendid literary tra­ dition with the serial publication of NOT GUILTY. JUST DEAD This novel, written by a resident of Barry County, who uses the pen name R.N. Lake, is based on an accident that oc­ curred in Barry County some twenty-five years ago All characters and events are fictitious, and any resemblance to persons living or dead is coincidental. So. beginning today, and for months ahead, see if you can solve the mystery and guess the surprising outcome. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Not Guilty, Just Dead By R.N. Lake A Greg Kennard Mystery AU characters in this book are fictional and any resem­ blance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. Actually. I should have suspected that the first tragedy was something besides an accident. The three deaths were so ap­ parently stupid, the fatal result so avoidable. The circumstances were also quite horrible. To this day I’m sorry 1 saw the victims and I still sec them sometimes, in nightmares. Usually I only hear about the round of sudden demises that are daily duty for the Sheriff’s Department here in Bartley County, Michigan, where I edit the weekly “Reveille.’’ Be­ sides being editor. I’m also reporter, advertising solicitor, layout artist, subscription salesman, and public relations di­ rector. In fact, 1 do everything except keep the books. That's reserved for Linda, my wife. who. in addition, handles pho­ tographic assignments and the engagements and weddings that are important news in a small town paper like lhe one we run. The masthead doesn’t begin to do us justice with “Dar­ rel Overstreet, Editor and Publisher." and “Linda Overstreet. Treasurer,’’ as our only printed credits. The town is Roundtree, population 6,000. Two industries employ nearly half of lhe working people in the community. It’s the county seat with a beautiful, century old courthouse, and a brand new jail that’s already too small. It was built before anybody was aware of the fact that even towns like Roundtree would be affected by the national crime explosion that’s part of the pattern of these times. Our controversial Undersheriff. Greg Kennard, said all along that it would be inadequate but everybody accused him of being an alarmist. In fact, his boss. Sheriff Tom Cadwaller, reprimanded Greg for his public statements about the new jail. He even cornered me at the Courthouse Grill the morning after I’d quoted Kennard in an editorial. The Sheriff slid into the booth across from me, sort of tucking his belly over the top of the tabic. "Why in hell," he said, “do you listen to Kennard?" “He's an interesting talker," I answered. “Yeh, Cadwaller grunted. “But. like all big city boys, he doesn’t know what he’s talking about when it comes to local conditions.” Since I left Chicago, bought the paper and moved here. I’ve heard that a hundred times. I suppose Kennard has too The fact that he spent six years as an investigator for the Army's Criminal Investigation Division, and three years working in the cloak and dagger atmosphere of postwar Vi­ enna didn’t get him any points with his boss. According to Cadwallcr. all you needed for crime preven­ tion in Bartley County was the forty-five on the hip. the badge of office, and first hand knowledge of who the local troublemakers arc. None of which proved to be of much help in the temblc times that followed the discovery of the car on Cold Creek Road. Normally, neither Greg Kennard nor I would have been involved. It was. as a matter of fact, his day off and I was at home working on a feature story. We are neighbors, each with a few acres just outside of town. Both of us like space and trees, a garden patch and the quiet that we never had in the big cities. We also enjoy the quaint old country custom of "dropping in,” a practice not allowable in the tightly scheduled lives of urban activists. It was one of those cold, snow y February days when a body craves companionship. Greg’s wife, Susan, was spending a couple of days in Detroit. Linda was downtown in our office “Sounds reasonable," Greg opined. He headed for the den. We were about half way through our highballs and deep into an argument about the county’s lax assessment methods when the telephone rang, it was Sheriff Cadwallcr and he at this house. ““Hold on. He’s right here.” 1 covered the mouthpiece. “It^ your •'oss." I told Kennard. “He's got a crisis." After a short conversation, Greg hung up. ’Duty calls even when you’re off duty," he told me. “There’s some kind of accident out on Cold Creek Road. Everybody else is out on patrol. Sheriff wants me to check board, where they’d laid her. safe from the ater but not from the culd. All that was known at that time was in the preliminary complaint report, a standard form with standard language. “BARTLEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEP T, TOWNSHIP. Thompson COMPLAINT NO, L-7 Complaint Report Complaint: Sally BERTRAND Telephone: 564-3211 Address: 18 Cold Creek Road Time Received: 1330 hours Roundtree, Michigan Date Received: Feb. 4th Received By: Cadwallcr Investigated by: G. Kennard Nature of Complaint: Car Through Ice Report: this one out." "Let me drive you over,” 1 said. “That will save you time. You can leave your tractci here until we gel back." “That’s a back road, treacherous driving. I don’t know.” “With snow tires and four-wheel drive. I’m not worried.” I was already putting on a heavy ski jacket. Greg was getting back into his gear. 1 scribbled a note to Linda and we went Undcrshcriff Kennard proceeded to Cold Creek Road, ap­ proached from intersection with Oak road, cast of subject car. Found Cold Creek Road flooded with overflow for about 300 yards. Proceeded on foot to car and observed three people within. One male subject, white, behind wheel and two white females, one adult, one small child. Adult female on passen­ ger side of car, small child on dashboard. Vehicle filled with through our kitchen to the attached garage. If I’d had any idea of what was beginning, I wonder if I’d water up to dash area. All occupants deceased. Before proceeding with removal of bodies, medical exam­ iner (Dr. Hammer) arrived on scene. Autopsy ordered for dri­ ver of car. Bodies taken to Updike Funeral Home. Photos of scene and bodies taken by Bud Thompson. Adult female subject identified by Dr. Hammer as Debo­ rah Suilivan. child also identified by Dr. Hammer ts Mrs. Sullivan's daughter, Pamela, aged about 7. Adult male not immediately identified. No wallet or other identifying papers found. Car removed from scene by Highway Wrecking Service." The next day, February 5th, another form was filed, the Official Traffic Accident Report. It included a sketched map of the scene, and some additional information: “Male subject identified from papers found in wallet as Raymond J. Cargile, 1204 Harley Road, Roundtree, Michi­ gan. Wallet discovered under ice in four feet of water just ad­ jacent to left front door of car." . There arc boxes at the bottom of the form indicating, “No enforcement action"r inVeifligated M'Wefie’’ trrfd’“StitfJs of case - Closed.” An “X" was marked into each box. Greg Ken­ nard wouldn't sign the form because he felt the investigation was incomplete. The official signature was that of Sheriff wanted to know if I could locate Greg. “I got a crisis," he said, “and I need him. Nobody answers have been so eager to volunteer. Cold Creek Road is about four miles north of town. It runs east to west, and is three and seven-tenths miles in length. The name comes from a stream, normally quite small, that the road crosses. Most of the time a large culvert carries the water under the road. Sometimes, however, when there’s heavy rainfall, the drain jams, the creek overflows and the water has been as high as five feet over the roadbed. Some freak warm weather in late January had brought tor­ rential rains. Then a fast freeze literally dammed the culver. So as we drove in from the west we were suddenly confronted with a long, flat expanse of ice and a yellow sign with black letters, “Road Under Water." 1 braked the car, skidded a little and slid to a stop about two feet from the edge of the ice. Two hundred yards away, in what should have been the middle of the road, part of a car was visible. Just the top of it, sticking up out of the ice, incongruous, stark, and, somehow, pathetic. Greg was out of the car. completely professional now. 1 fol­ lowed him. The wind was incisive as a scalpel going/or the bone. I pulled the ski jacket hood over my cap and watched. The Undcrshcriff had moved back to look behind our car. "Nobody else has come in here since the last snowfall," he said. "Whatever that is out there must have moved in from the cast." “Who reported it?” “Sally Bertrand called the sheriff’s office. They live on that hill there." Greg pointed to a house nearly a quarter mile away "She was watching deer through her binoculars and picked up the car top." He stepped on the ice just in front of my car. “Plenty solid for walking." He started to move away. “Come on if you want to." We crunched the distance silently. There wasn’t a mark in the snow, not a bird track. As we got closer, I tried to estimate how much of the car was under waler. All of the hood was submerged, right to the windshield. It and the widows were frosted over so you couldn’t see what was inside. “From the roofline. I’d say it was a Taurus..." Kennard said, mostly to himself. Then, to me: “Darrell, just stop for a minute. 1 want a good clear look around." 1 stopped. We were a good eight feet away. He circled. "Came in from the cast," he reported... “broke through about fifty yards back. Kept going." He turned to me. “Get up to the Bertrand’s house, will you? Call the Sheriff. Tell him I want a photographer. Two deputies in wet suits. Crowbars. Power saws for the ice. Send a medics' examiner, loo. We’ll probably need a wrecker with a hundred yards of cable" “Is there somebody still in there?" I should have known. “Has to be." Greg told me. “Three feet of the car is under water. That includes doors and door handles. Windows not open. No marks in the snow.” "It might have snowed since they went through. That, would have covered lhe marks." “Hope you’re right, Darrel." I could see that he didn’t think so. “You don’t have to stick around. I’ll be fine until I get some help." “You’ll freeze your ass," I told him. “We can both wait in my car where there’s some heat. I’ll be back as soon as I fin­ ish making the call." After I slithered backwards and found a place to turn the vehicle, I took another look out across the cleanness of the ice. r Greg Kennard was squatted down, trying to peer through the window. I saw him shake his head slowly, and, it seemed to me, sadly. In something less than an hour. Sheriff Cadwallcr himself, two men from lhe Marine Division, and Doc Hammer, who doubles as medical examiner, were out there with Greg. Bud Thompson, who docs sports photography for me had come and I’d come home to do my writing. When I heard a knock and gone with his camera. He used a flash in the fading light. at the door. I was glad for the interruption and a chance to duck the typewriter for a while. Greg had driven his tractor and snowblouci down from his house and. thoughtfully, plowed out my driveway. That's the kind of neighbor the guy is. He ;.hot the car. the scene, and all that was left of three peo­ ple as they lay grotesquely on the ice. This was one photo­ graphic assignment that wasn’t for Linda. The two deputies in their wet suits had managed to remove the bodies from the car after breaking the windows and wind­ shield. It hadn't been easy because they were all frozen solid. He came in quickly, pulled the storm door tight. Even so. I could feel the blast of the wind. 1 closed the main door and told him I was glad to sec him. He sniffed. “That wood smoke smell says come on in and get warm, so here 1 am. ready or not. If I’m interrupting, kick me back out in the cold.” He was taking off his coat while he said it. I gnnncd at him. “It’s four-o’clock." I said, “and I'm suffering from brain fag. If you’ll throw another log on the fire in the den. I’ll throw some ice cubes and bourbon in a couple of glasses." The two adults were in sitting positions in the car’s front seal. Their legs were actually encased in ice where the waler had risen to scat level inside the vehicle. If you’ve ever seen movies of automotive crash testing, you've seen the sitting dummies used to measure the effect of impact on drivers and passengers. That’s what they looked like; inanimate, inhuman things, thighs at right angles to torsos, legs bent at the knees, faces of marble, eyes of glass. Saddest of all was the child, horizontal, across the dash­ Tom Cadwallcr. Based on what had occurred, 1 had to report it that way in the Reveille, as an unusual, macabre accident, but nothing more. It wasn’t the function of the newspaper to project the doubts and concerns of the undersheriff. As a reporter, I had to deal in obtainable facts. But as a friend and neighbor, 1 had to go along with Greg Kennard’s anger at the disposition of the case. "We could at least wait for the autopsy results," he told me when I phoned him at the Sheriff’s office. “I’m not trying to make something out of nothing, but there arc some things I just don’t understand." “Like what?" “Like why didn’t anybody try to get out of the car and crawl to safety?” "Easy," I said. “The temperature was around zero, once that icy water hit them, they went into shock, lost the capac­ ity for action." “How did the wallet get out of the car and into the water?” “He threw it out, before the ice closed in around the car again, after it broke through." “Why?" “You’ve got me there, Greg.” “Here are a couple of other things to chew on. What about the incongruity of lhe three people in the car. As far as we’ve been able to check, there was no previous association be­ tween the Sullivan woman and Cargile. Shels a divorcee, lived clear across town from his address. Why was the little girl with them late at night? Incidentally, a preliminary check with the doctor indicates that they had been dead nearly twelve hours when we found them. That means it happened at two or three in the morning.” “Hold it,” I said, “you’re going too fast." Greg kept on talking, pretty much to himself, rather than to me. “Who is Ray Cargile, anyway? He’s been around town about a year but nobody seems to know from whence he came or anything about him. He rents a room at Mrs. Fcatherby’s boarding house and there’s nothing in the room, no pictures, no papers. Just his clothes and toilet articles." "And nothing useful in the wallet?” “Just the driver’s license. Funny thing is he’d just applied for it, instead of renewing an old one. Like he’s only been dri­ ving since last June.” “That’s hard to believe." "Isn’t it?" "Anyway. Darrel. I hope you can sec why I’m not about to sign anything that says this is just a traffic accident and that the case is closed. The Sheriff thinks I’m shooting at shad­ ows. but the whole thing doesn't feel right.’’ “But nothing I can report." "Look, buddy, it wouldn’t help anybody if you told your public that the Sheriff and lhe Undcrshcriff disagree, would it?" "That’s the kind of stuff that sells papers." I said. “It’s the old Lct’s-you-and-him-fight principle. Watch the rough stuff but don’t get involved Get in on the great Cadwallcr - Ken­ nard match and chccr for your favorite I could make it a wcek-to-wcck feature.” “But you won’t." Kennard said "I won’t. Not until there’s something to report besides sup­ position.” "I’ll let you know.” he told me Then he hung up. It would be more than two months before the accident on Cold Creek Road made the paper again ...continued next week COA honors, cont. space, which we share with the entire church family." Pennington said. " Their leadership in the community has benefited the COA and the entire area through their involvement in the Delton Area Senior Housing Project. Their on-site daycare pro­ gram has offered our seniors many oppor­ tunities for intergenerational programs that otherwise would not have been possible," she said. • Nashville Masonic Temple: The COA’s Friendship Center in Nashville owes its existence to the Nashville Ma­ sonic Temple. "Since its inception in 1977. the Masons have hosted lhe COA meal site, not just by providing a building, but by providing an atmosphere of support for senior services." Pennington said. "Over the years, we have had lhe pleasure of working with several different officers of the Masons and have found that our needs and concerns have been met with swift dis­ patch." she said. • Barry County United Way: For approximately 15 years, the Barry County United Way has been a major local hinder of senior citizen services in this commu­ nity. "Demonstrating a concern for the needs of older adults, the United Way has provided over $150,000 in local money that has been used to match state and fed­ eral grants,** Pennington said. "The result is that the Barry County United Way has assisted lhe Commission on Aging in cap­ turing over $1.5 million that otherwise might not have reached our seniors at the local level.” • G. Joy Dunham: Appointed to the COA Board in 1993, Dunham has served as its chairwoman for the past two years. "During her years on the board, she has worked hard to help the organization refine its financial systems, assisting with the expansion of our computer network," Pen­ nington said. "Her accounting expertise has resulted in clearer financial reports for the board.” Dunham was also instrumental in projecting costs and establishing budgetary parameters for the proposed Senior Center project • Rae M. Hoart: A longtime sup­ porter of senior citizens, Hoare has demon­ strated her commitment to the COA tiirough her many years of political service in the county. As a longtime former mem­ ber of the County B oard of Commissioners and the COA Board, Hoare "always fought hard for services that addressed demonstrated needs," Pennington said. "She was a key supporter of the Commission on Aging's first senior millage, which successfully passed in 1991. Following her retirement from the board, Rae spent several years as a caregiver to her beloved husband, Ed. • Irene Hayes: A member of the COA Board from 1984-98, Hayes was an advo­ cate for lhe frail seniors who needed the most assistance in accessing COA services. "She was especially attentive to the needs of our Friendship Center clients who resided in adult foster c^rc homes and who joined us for lunch each day," Pennington said. Hayes also brought the county's con­ cerns to lhe State Advisory Council, where she served as a member for two years. • Helen Shellenbarger For most of her involvement with lhe COA. Shellen­ barger served as a volunteer who has worked more hours than some of the paid positions, Pennington said. Shellenbarger has delivered thousands of Meals on Wheels to homebound residents, served hundreds of Friendship Center meals and shared millions of warm smiles with county seniors, Pennington said. "Helen’s love for the COA has caused her to share her enthusiasm with her family, and many have helped out al one time or another as volunteers.” In 1987, Shellenbarger, her daughter and grandson were honored by the Kalamazoo Gazette with STAR awards, honoring the outstanding volunteer family in the Southwest Michigan area. The mission of lhe County COA is to assist and safeguard the rights of persons age 60 and over so that they might live their lives independently and with dignity and purpose. As a result, more than 1,000 senior citi­ zens and their families arc touched by the COA each year. In its history, lhe COA has provided more lhan 750.000 meals to county se­ niors. Professional staff have delivered more than 8,500 hours of assessment, bathing, respite care and homemaking to home­ bound elders over lhe past years Sixty families currently receive services through the COA’s Kinship Care Program, which was established two years ago. Minor home repair services, through the COA, have been available to seniors of modest income continuously since 1987. More than 200 volunteers assist with Meals on Wheels, medical transport, enter­ tainment, special events, Medicare/Medicaid assistance and Friendship Center activities. Friendship Centers provide nutritionally balanced meals and socialization for seniors every day of lhe week in four county com­ munities. The COA also serves as an outreach cen­ ter for Alzheimer's Support meetings, foot clinics, blood pressure clinics, income tax assistance, legal services, a senior writer’s group and leisure and recreational pro­ gramming. Serving on the COA's 25th Anniversary Committee are Juanita Slocum. Sandy James, Betty Moore. Audrey Thomas and Tammy Pennington. �The Hastings Bennet - Thursday September 9 1999 - Page 15 Annual Kiwanis travelogue series to begin Sept. 17 Betty M. Mosier i Marion J. Chapman HASTINGS Mr. Marion J. Chapman, age 91, of Hastings and formerly of Cedar Creek, passed away Monday. September 6. 1999 in Hastings. Mr. Chapman was bom on October 27, 1907 in Orangeville Township, the son of Jay and Daisy (Hough) Chapman. As a young man. he was a logger and for many years he fanned on the family farm, and cared for his mother and sister. For over twenty years he did yard maintenance in lhe Gull Lake area. Mr Chapman was an avid fisherman and hunter and a member of the Faith United Methodist Church of Delton. Mr. Chapman is survived by a sister. Mildred M. Chapman of Hastings; and several cousins. A Graveside Service will be conducted Thursday. September 9.1999 at 9:30 a.m. at Prairieville Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Thursday al 11:00 a.m. at Thomapple Manor Chapel. 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings with Pastor William A. Hertel officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund or Thomapple Manor Memory Walk Fund will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. VALPARAISO, INDIANA - Betty M. Mosier, age 53, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 3. 1999 at VNA Mary Bartz Hospice Center. She was bom in Battle Creek on May 21. 1946. She was a former employee of Cut Rate Groceries in Battle Creek and Potter Company S.E.L.F. She was currently employed at Roundys (Midland Grocery) in Westville, Indiana. Mrs. Mosier is survived by her husband, ROCK HILL. SOUTH CAROLINA - Mr. Orlo J. Hostetler, age 81. of Rock Hill. South Carolina, passed away Wednesday. August 25, 1999 al Beverly Health Care. Graveside Burial Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday. September 11. 1999 al Bowne Center Township Cemetery at M-50 and 84th. Street. Friends and family are invited to a luncheon directly afterwards at the Bowne Center United Methodisi Fellowship Hall. Donald D. Mosier, two daughters, Daria A. Harris-Bartholomew (James D.) of Michigan City, and Joleen A. Mosier, a student at Purdue University in West Lafayette; one son. Bart A. Mosier, also a student al West in Purdue Univerlily Lafayette, two grandchildren. Brittany h Katelyn Bartholomew; father &. step­ mother, Horace N. & Barbara Edmonds of Hastings; three brothers. Larry (Chris) Edmonds of North Carolina, Ronald (Suzi) Edmonds, and Wayne Edmonds all of Michigan; and sister. Muriel Kay Vcdilgo of New York. She was preceded in death by her mother. Dorothy A. ISdmonds. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, September 7, 1999 Home. Reverend at Dykes Funeral Jerry Castleman officiated. Union in Interment was Lacey, Michigan. Cemetery. Leonard C. Eno Leonard C. Eno, age 81, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday. September I, 1999. at the Meadows of Garden Grove in Winter Haven, Florida. He was bom in Lansing. Michigan, on January 24, 1918. He was a Real Estate Broker and a pilot for Pan Am Airlines. He moved to Lake Plac’d, Florida, in 1989. Mr. Eno is survived by one son. Gary Eno of Vail. Colorado. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine and his son, Terry; me brother and one sister. Interment was in Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Avon Park. Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Mary Bartz Hospice Center. Nell C. Allgeo Frederick L Isham MIDDLEVILLE Allgeo, age 92, - Nell Mrs. C. of Middleville, passed away Thursday. August 26, 1999 at Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids. HASTINGS - Mr. Frederick L. Isham, age 82. of Hastings, passed away Friday, September 3. 1999 at Tendercare of Howard S. Burchett Mrs. Allgeo was bom on July 19, 1907 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of William and Tens (Paining) Verbnrgge. She was raised in Grand Rapids and Rockford and attended Union High School. She was married to William Allgeo on October 3, 1925 at Middleville United Methodist Church. They resided in Detroit area until retiring from Kresge S.S. Company in 1968. They moved and made their home at Barlow Lake. Mrs. Allgeo was > homemaker, her life centered around her fsmily and home. She also enjoyed travel, tv., and the Detroit Tigers. She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, the Church Circle aid the Middleville Garden Club. She was preceded in husband. William Allgeo. death by her Mrs. Allgeo is survived by her son. Jack (Barbara) Allgeo of Titusville, Florida; daughter, Bonnie (Vent) Olcott of Allegan; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; sister, Rhea Timmer of Tampa, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services for Mrs. Allgeo will be held on Saturday morning, September 11, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at the Clark Retirement Community Chapel with Reverend Julie Dis officiating. Interment will Cemetery. Wayland. be in Elmwood Memorial contributions may be made to Clark Retirement Community Benevolent DOWLING - Mr. Howard S. Burchett, age 93, of Dowling, passed away Hastings. Mr. Isham was bom on August 23. 1917 in Pewamo, Michigan, the son of Thursday. September 2, Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Fred & Berdclla (Wittman) Isham. Burchett. He married Lydia Guy on July 31, 1927 in Nashville. Mr. Burchett fanned in the Nashville & Dowling areas most of his life and worked at Post Cereal Company in Battle Creek for 20 years. He attended Nashville Baptist Church, was a member of the Barry County Farm Bureau, and Director for Barney School District for several years. Mill He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and gardening. Mr. Burchett is survived by his wife, Lydia; children, Betty (Malcolm) Young of Augusta. Peggy (Owen) Sult of Dowling. Barbara (L.D.) Becker of Marshall, Jack (Hope) Burchett of Dowling. Jim (Joyce) Burchett of Edmore, and Dick (Maryanne) Burchett of Grand Rapids; 21 Mr. Isham is survived by his wife, Lillian; four sons. Ronald (JJ.) Isham of Lansing. Gary (Nancy) Isham of Lansing. Robert (Mary) Isham of Holt, and Jon (Kathy) Isham of Laingsburg; seven great grandchildren; Burial was in Gardens in Lansing. in was Memorials may Union Cemetery, made tc to Deepdale Memorial Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. the Irma Tributa Tyden Hathaway Mr. Curtiss was bom on February 12, Hastings/Barry County area, and attended the Lakeview rural school and Hastings schools, graduating in 1964 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend Western Michigan University, receiving his B.S. HAMMOND, INDIANA - Irma Tributa Tyden Hathaway of Hammond. Indiana, passed away on August 28, 1999, following complications from surgery. A service in celebration of her life will be held at 11 dX) tun. on Saturday, September 11, 1999, at Hyde Park United Methodisi Church in Hammond (219-932-0613). Mrs. Hathaway was lhe beloved wife of Degree in 1973. He served in the United States Army from 1967-1969. Mr. Curtiss married Carol Coon on June 28, 1968, with the marriage ending in the late Walter H.; loving mother of the late James W.; loving mother-in-law of Ellen (nee Jespersen); and dearest divorce. younger daughter of Alfhild (Johnson) and Oscar Tyden of Hastings. Michigan; she He was employed in retail sales for lumber companies for many years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjory in 1946. Mr. Curtiss is survived by his two sons, Kevin Dane Curtiss of Charlotte, and Kyle David Curtiss of Nashville; grandson. Brendan Curtiss; father & step-mother, Clarence & Ruby Curtiss of Hastings; two brothers. Roger (Sharon) Curtiss of Battle Creek, and Roland (Janice) Curtiss of Hastings; five nieces, eight great nieces & nephews; aunts, uncles & cousins. There will be no visitation. Respecting his wishes, private family services were grandmother of Kale and Scon. The was the fond aunt of Ann (Ketcham) Stevens, Celia (Ketcham) Walker, and John Tyden Ketcham (Bette), grown children of her late sister. Evelyn Tyden Ketcham (Mrs. John C.. Jr.). Mrs. Hathaway was well-known in the community for her devoted service as choir director and organist al Hyde Park Methodist Church for more than 40 years and as organist at Beth-EI Temple for over 30 years. Recently retired, she began her career after earning a B.A. in Music from Northwestern University. An avid gardener, she enjoyed being outdoors among her flowers and watching Fuller Cemetery. Barry County. the birds eat at the feeders. Hip surgery had forced her to give up golf a few years ago. Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Special Olympics. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hyde Park United Methodist by Wren Dana A. Madole, Freeport and Sharon Jill Corrigan, Freeport. Michael Ross Keeler. Hastings and Re­ becca Ray Davenport. Hastings. John Robert Foote. Middleville and Tonia age 53, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, September 4, 1999 at his residence. 1946 in Battle Creek, the son of Clarence & Marjory (Barry) Curtiss. Church. 6348 Harrison Avenue, Hammond. Indiana 46324. Burial will be private. will be sprayed, except at residential lots with improved lawn areas. The material that will be used is ap­ proved by the federal Environmental Pro­ gram. Ticket prices will continue to be $4 for adults and SI for students. Adults who want to purchase season tickets may do so for $20 and senior citizens may buy them for S5 each. The tickets may be purchased at J-Ad Graphics, Neil's Printing, Walker-Fluke Accounting on Apple Street or at the door on the night of the travelogue. As usual, musical entertainment will be provided before the showing and during in­ termission. tection Agency and is safe for use on the local road system, officials insist. A con­ tractor who is an approved licensed appli­ cator registered to spray this material in a safe and effective manner, they add. If the brush has been cut by the landowner, there will be no need for the county to spray. The no-spray permits are available free of charge at the Road Com­ mission. but roadside maintenance by the landowner is required. A list of roads that will be sprayed this year is available at the Road Commission offices at 1725 West M-43. Anyone with questions or concerns may call the Road Commission at 945-3449. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice ts hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a pubhc hearing for the following CASE NO. V-34-M - Jose D Rodriguez, (applicant), Tannte T. Rodriguez, (property owner). LOCATION: At 3812 Vefte Rd on the East sate between Barnum and Davenport Rds in Sec. 26 ol Woodland Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an addition to an existing house that too close the road right of way than allowed 28 ft. from the road right of way (the minimum ts 50 ft from the-road right of way) m the A zoning district CASE NO. V-4O-99 - Shelby G. Greene. (ap­ plicant). LOCATION: At 11998 Parkway Dr . on the North side off England Dr in Sec 6 of Orangeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 10x28 ft roofed screen porch too dose to the sideyard 8 ft (the minimum is 11 ft) and too dose to the front lot line 14 ft. (the minimum ts 35 ft) and to erect an attached garage 18 x 21 ft with an addition to the house 5 x 18 ft. that is too dose to the rear lot Ime 3.5 ft. (the minimum ts 10 ft ) and too dose to the sideyard 7 ft (the minimum is 11 ft) All of the additions and attached garage are to be erected to an existing house that « too close to the front lot line (18 ft.) and too close to the side yard on the NW side (9.5 ft. & 6 7 ft) in the RL-1 zoning district Maple by jZlcenses HASTINGS - Mr. David J. Curtiss, Arrangements were made Funeral Home. Hastings. parents; grandsons. Gary & Michael Isham; brothers, Vedell & Lawson Isham. September 7. 1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiated. David J. Curtiss conducted Burial was in the Carlton Township. Mr. Isham was preceded in death by his September 4. 1999 at the Nashville Baptist Church. Reverend Lester DeGroot officiated. Arrangements were made Funeral Home, Middleville. lhe retiring in 1977. ' He was a member of the Lansing Area Eagles. He enjoyed hunting. Fishing, traveling and repairing cars. great great grandchild. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Arrangements were made Valley Chapel, Nashville. He was raised in He was employed at the Motor Wheel Corporation in Lansing for 40 years, grandchildren; eight veterans, most of whom have narrated trav­ elogues in Hastings before. But Kiwanians report there will be a new twist to the series this year — corporate sponsorships for each presentation. The first offering next week will be the WalkerFluke/Riverside Financial/Kiwanis pro­ Cockerell sister. Lena Bennett of Stanton; many nieces &. nephews. Funeral Services were held Tuesday. Burial Dowling. The Barry County Road Commission will begin its 1999 brush spraying pro­ gram on or after Thursday, Sept. 16 and completion is expected prior to Oct. 1. A Road Commission spokesperson said the control of brush within the right of way of county roads is critical to maintain­ ing the safety and usability of the local road system. Locations that will be sprayed aiong county roads include all ar­ eas within the right of way outside of plat­ ted subdivisions. All brush below a height of 15 feet and within 12 feet of the roads in Lansing for over 40 years, moving to Hastings in 1980. Mr. Isham married Lillian E on March 15. 1947. hall in February because Central Audito­ rium will be used for the high school's an­ nual musical at that time This year's lineup of film producers are Road Commission brush spraying program set He was raised in the Pewamo/Sl. John's area, and attended schools there. He lived grandchildren; 41 grrst grandchildren; one American Cancer Society. Beeler at He was bom June 16, 1906 in Doster. Michigan, the son of James & Elba Fund or Hospice of Holland Home. by 1999 The 51st season of the Hastings Kiwanis "World Travel Series" will start at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at the Central School Auditorium with a travelogue on Czechoslovakia. Jolin Holod will be on hand to narrate for the presentation of his travel film, "Czechoslovakia: Land of Beauty and Change." The presentation will be the first of a se­ ries of seven Friday evenings for this sea­ son, which runs from September through April. The others will be Stan Walsh and "Philippine Portrait" on Oct. 15; Ken Lawrence and "France Afloat," Nov. 19; Bob DeLoss, "Headwaters of the Amazon," Jan. 21; Ed Lark. "The Adventures of lhe Vikings," Feb. 18; Rick Howard, "Hawaii and Tahiti," March 17; and Rick Ray, "Vietnam and Burma," April 21. All of the films will be shown at the Central Auditorium except Lark's "Adven­ tures of the Vikings," which will be pre­ sented at the Hastings High School lecture Lee Davison, Middleville. Robert Harley Shaeffer, Middleville and Juanita Joy McHale, Hastings. Mark Anthony Morton, Hastings and Kelli Lyn Morton, Hastings. Daniel Robert Deugaw, Delton and Eliz­ abeth Anne Phillips, Delton. Thomas Lee Leonard, Nashville and Lynn Jane Shea, Nashville. William Jr. Tinkler, Hastings and Georgia Lee Bowen, Elkhart. Indiana. Kraig Allen Micklatcher, Hastings and Sarah Ann Miles, Hastings. Troy Douglas Slater, Woodland and Rachael Anna Rutgers, Lake Odessa. Victor Lee Ferris, Wayland and Darlene Jeannette Luttrell, Wayland. Matthew Manson Garrett, Plainwell and Valerie Sue Bowen. Plainwell. CASE NO. V-41-M - Doug Flessnef. (appli­ cant). LOCATION: At 892 Beech St. on the lakeside oft M#Me St. and Brown Rd. m Sec 4 of Wood­ land Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an addition 20 x 22 ft to an existing house that is too dose to both sideyards 7 4 ft & 9 ft (the mini­ mums is 10 ft) in the RL-2 zoning district CASE NO V-42-99 - Julius G and Arlene M Kok. (applicants) LOCATIONS. At 10818 Wildwood Rd . on the North side m Sec 4 of Orangeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting to erect a detached accessory building 26 x 40 ft. (1040 sq ft.) larger than allowed (the maximum is 1024 sq ft) and higher than allowed 24 ft (the maximum ts 16 ft to peak) it also too close to the front yard 32 ft (the minimum is 35 ft) 8 too close to the comer lot sideyard 17 ft (the minimum is 25 ft) in the RL-1 zoning district , CASE NO. V-43-99 Steve A Margaret Ughetti, (applicants) LOCATION: At 5091 Walnut Ridge on the lake­ side off Lemaar Rd tn Sec 29 in Johnstown Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to allow for an extension of the existing deck as set forth tn tne ‘sketch of survey’ dated November of 1998 The deck is less than 1ft on the NW comer and 1 ft. on the SW corner to the sideyard (the mini­ mum of 6 ft) the deck is attached to an existing house that is too dose to ’he sideyards 1 7 ft A 2 ft on the West side and 4 2ft A 5 5 ft on the East side and too close to the rear lot line zero ‘O' ft (the minimum ts 10 ft) in the RL-1 zoning dis­ trict Get that FINAL ”GARAG€ SAl€" in before the leaves fall. Advertise it in the REMINDER and the BANNER...Barry County's Total Marketing Teaml CASE NO. V-44-99 - George Williams, (ap­ plicant). LOCATION: At 4415 Jams St. on the fakes.de off David Df A Chartton Park Rd in Sec 25 of Hastings Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an attached garage 28 x 31 7ft doser to the rear lot line than allowed 1 5 ft A 1 6 ft (the minimum is 10 ft) and too dose to the sideyard 5 5ft (the minimum is 6 5 ft) AH to an existing house that is too dose to the sideyards than allowed 4 2 ft A 5.5 ft (the minimum is 6 5 ft) in the AR A NRM zoning district CASE NO V-45-99 - Laurita Chmielewski (property owner), Daniel T. Rayos A Elizabeth A. Doss, (egents for the property owner). LOCATION: The vacant lot to the South of 6873 Marsh Rd on the East side between Nine M4e A Saddler Rds m Sec 17 of Orangewte Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 32 x 32 ft detached accessory building with a height of 17 ft at peak (the maximum is 16 It. at peak) on a vacant lot pnor to constructing a sin­ gle family dwelling in the R-1 zoning district CASE NO. V-46-99 - Andrew Warner, (appli­ cant) LOCATION: At 4225 Trwte End on the North side off Hastings Point Rd in Sec 4 of OrangeviBe Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to ered a 2-story addition 31 x 32 ft that is 5 5 ft to the sideyard on the West side (the minimum is 6 ft) to an existing house that is too dose to the front tot line 12 ft (the minimum ts 35 ft ) and too close to the sideyard 3 8 ft on the East side (the mini­ mum is 6 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning district CASE NO. V-47-99 - Robert Weaver Con­ structton, (applicant), Ray Rensland, (prop­ erty owner). LOCATION. Al 4283 Pcfceref Cove on the lakeside oft Marsh Rd in Sec 6 of Orangeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a smgie family dwelling 38 x 50 ft. and attached garage 30 x 42 ft closer to the sideyard 6 ft A 8 ft on the West side than allowed (the minimum ts 12 ft.) m the RL-1 zoning drttrict MEETING DATE: September 21.1999 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room m the Courts A Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspection of the above descnbed proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any wntten re­ sponse may be mailed to the address hsHd be­ low or faxed to 616-948-4820 The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning of­ fice 220 W State St . Hastings Michigan 49058 dunng the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m (closed be­ tween 12-1 p m ). Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further infor­ mation The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Indr. .duals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator, 220 W State Street Hastmgs Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk (9/9) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate Fite No. 99-22696-IE Estate of Walter H Eaton Social Security No 363-32 6820 . TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the foltowing The decedent, whose last known address was 511 Thornton St Middleville Ml 49333 died 7­ 20-99 Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Shirley Eaton, PO Box 459. Middlevilte M! 49333. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 W Court. Suite 302. Hastmgs Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate wrtl be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it (9/9) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 9 1999 When Bloom was arrested by Hastings City Police, he was wanted by Ingham County authorities for an alleged probation violation offense for failing to report to his COURT NEWS: A Battle Creek woman originally charged with embezzling up to $20,000 from the South End Party Store in Nashville between January and May could have been sentenced to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. But Shawn McPherson. 28, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of "breaking and entering without breaking with intent." ac­ cording to a court sentencing document. She was sentenced in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court Thursday to 6 months in jail with credit for 10 days served, was ordered to pay $500 court costs and to spend the next five years on probation. Her restitu­ tion will be determined at a later date. McPherson, a former employee of the store, was arrested by the Nashville Police Department last month and accused of stealing money, alcohol, cigarettes, food and lottery tickets over a period of several months, said Police Chief Garry Barnes. "She would come back after closing with her key and go in and take these things," said Barnes. In court Thursday. Assistant Prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh said McPherson stole to get money to support her drug hal.it. "As I was reviewing this information, it occurred to me she is a classic example of what drugs, alcohol and selfishnessuran do to an individual and a family," she said. Alspaugh said McPherson has been holding a grudge against her mother for the last 11 years. "It seems to be she could put that energy into self improvement, getting off drugs and being a good mother to her child rather than the child being in a temporary guardianship with her grandparents," said Alspaugh. Alspaugh said McPherson, who was working for her stepfather when the crimes occurred, "committed an extreme breach of trust." "He was the person she had the best rela­ tionship with," said Alspaugh. "Now, he’s lost his business and his retirement is in jeopardy. If he meant that little to her that she would violate him so thoroughly, if Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Help Huntul //<•//> W dll ft d FULL TIMF 1ST & 2ND SHIFT POSITIONS OPEN FOR STRONG, organized RN to run our medicare unit consist aof 23 bed*. Benefits avaii. wage negotiable. Please send resume to or apply in per­ son at: Tender Care Hastings. Ml. 49058 or resume may be faxed 10 945-2453.___________ BULLDOZER/EQUIPMENT OPPERATOR. BdtRExcivating. Inc. 891-1990________ PART-TIME 1ST SHIFT AND FULL-TIME 2ND & 3RD SHIFT POSITIONS available for caring, patient RN*s & LPN’s. Benefits available, wages cometitive. Please apply in person or send resume to: Ten­ der Care Hastings 240 E. North St.. Hastings. Mi. 49058 or re­ sume may be faxed to 945-2453. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positiora. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 day*. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk L umber Company, 310 Oak St.. Freeport. MI EOE BUSINESS MANAGER POSITTON: Involvas financial management, budget oversight, project supervision for construc­ tion projects, and managing mar­ keting, promotions, publicity, advertising, festivals and events, and human resources. Respon­ sible for establishing new pri­ vate sector opportunities, and facilities contracting. Requires 3 years in education/ government upper level management. 1 year in private sector business man­ agement. and 2 years in human resource management and bud­ get & finance. Mus’ have experi­ ence in Natural Resource Man­ agement. public speaking, pro­ gram development and success in securing grants & gifts. Must be computer fluent, and possess Bachelor's degree (MA desired) from accredited institution. Sal­ ary based upon experience and track record. Send resume with three complete references to Charlton Park. 2545 S. Chiirlton Park Rd.. Hastings, Ml. 49058 by September 17. 1999. EQ E MANUFACTURING FLOOR STYLE PRODUCTS: Looki ng for C & C lathe opperator. weld­ ing. light assembly. & shipping people desired for local manu­ facturingcompany. Salary based on experience, full or pan time work is available. Please reply in person at 2780 Gun Lake Rd. or call Jim Gray at 616-945-4100. THEATER ASSISTANT MANAGERS: Hastings and other Ml. IN. and IL cities. As­ sistant Manager salary range 19­ 24K. Candidates should have experience in multiplex theaters, retail, or the fast food industry. While a college degree is pre­ ferred. it it not required. We ofer competitive salaries, bonus pro­ grams. and opportunities for ad­ vancement. Our benefits include BCBS with dental, optical and prescription coverage; paid va­ cations, paid holidays, assistance with on-going education and 401K plan. We will pay moving expense* to relocate managers. Send resume, references, and salary lequircment* in confi­ dence to: Goodrich Quality The­ aters, Inc. Attn: Rted L. Simon, 3250 Kabobel Drive. Saginaw. Ml 48604. Resumes may also be faxed to (517) 793-5595. NOW HIRING WAITSTAFF, experience necessary. Apply in person. Sam’s Joint Gun Lake. 2412 Briggs Rd._____________ ACCOUNTANT/PARA PRO­ FESSIONAL: Local account­ ing firm seeking para-profes­ sional to assist with preparing monthly financial statements for our client*. PCskillsare required. Experience with Creative Solu­ tion* software a plus. Position is full-time with flexible hours. Send resume to: McKeown &. Kraai PC. PO Box 277, Middleville, MI. 49333-0277 ' BABYSITTER IN MY HOME 2ND SHIFT: Hours are 2:30pm11:45pm Mon-Fri & 1 Sunday per month for 7yr old and 2yr old boy*. Job will start the end of September. $20 per day. Only dependable, trustworthy people looking for a long-term job need to respond. References will be checked. Please call Sara at 948­ 0128 until 8pm. 29 PEOPLE WANTED TO GET PAID $$ to lose up to 301bs in the next 30 day*. Natu­ ral. guaranteed. Call: 616-248- 1BD APARTMENT: Salable for I or 2 adults. $400 a month rent. $300 security deposit. No pels 948-8049 ____________ / tn Salt \iili! FOR SALE 92 Buick Park Ave., top condition. 945-5059. 1994 GMC SONOMA truck extended cab. teal, in great con­ dition! $5,700.945-5757 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White, power windows, power locks. 6 changer cd player, towing package, well maintained, in great condition inside & out. $ 15 JOO OBO. 948­ 0502 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT: V-6. ac., automatic, 2dr., power windows, power locks, tape player, green. $5,500.948- Jtdi\ Wanted \bdnlt lhnut \ ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1 -800­ 672-9604._______________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604. REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer, 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. ABANDONED REPO. Bank need* someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. 1999 CLEARANCE SALE: Have 2 models left. Must sell by 9-1-99. Call Better Choice Homes at (877) 665-7324, WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN? 3 bedroom. 2 bath, immediate occupancy. Call Bet­ ter Choice Homes at (877) 665­ 7324.______________________ SEPTEMBER 15 OCCU­ PANCY: 3 bed. 2 bath. Will move if necessary, must sell by Sept. I Oth. Call 877-665-7324, HUD APPROVED: 3 bed. 2 bath, stove, refrigerator. A dish­ washer. Down payment as low as $500. No payments for 60 days. Call Better Choice Homes, 877-665-7324.______________ 1ST TIME HOME BUYERS NEEDED for 3 A 4 bedroom Manufactured Homes! E-Z qualify! Low payments! 1-800­ 387-0035, West Michigan Hous­ ing more drugs." Though no restitution hearing was ap­ parently scheduled, Bames said the amount could exceed $30,000. In other recent court business: A’< < n r/fitm 1998 VIKING POP-UP. Front storage unit. Sleeps 6. Furnace, stove, & awning. New condi­ tion. $3,950. 517-852-2059. jail sentence. He was also ordered to pay $1,000 costs, $1,975 restitution and $60 to the crime victim fund in full within 90 days. Bloom ( liihl ( tn < also was sentenced to two years on proba­ tion and was ordered not to conduct busi­ TIDY PLAY DAY CARE Has two full-time openings. For information call 948-2822. #DF080085938 ness in Barry County. Bloom was arrested June 17 after police received a complaint that he misrepresented himself as a mortgage specialist and that he had bilked a local couple out of $500, according to a report by the Hastings City ( i mi in ii ii if\ \tific( HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800- WATER GARDENING Wa­ ter Lilies and Lotus, Aquatic plants, Goldfish and Koi. liner*, pumps, filters. Apol’s Landscap­ ing Co. 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. 616-698-1030 TRAILER COACH, deer hunter special, stove, refrigera­ tor, furnace, $800 obo. Call 945­ 2857 Wanted CRAFTERS NEEDED for Caledonia Band. 2000craft show on November 20th. Call Barb al 616-891-9587. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-800-426­ 3085 Ext # 1400 24hrs. Kt til / ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN in Maple Valley School*. I st & 3rd shift only? 517-852-9060. around my lifestyle." "It's hard for me to understand how you could put yourself in a position where you sacrificed your child for drugs," said Fisher. "Then, you stole money to buy • William Ellsworth Bloom, 32, of Hastings, who pleaded guilty to violating the Mortgage Broker's Act, a misdemeanor carrying a maximum three-year penalty, was sentenced to a suspended, six-month I or Hl III acceptional she would do that to someone she cared about, what kind of treatment would she give to someone she has no relationship with?" Alspaugh urged Judge James Fisher to impose six months incarceration and to hold her accountable by ordering her Io pay her step-father back, and to show McPher­ son's daughter that there are consequences for her actions. But according to defense attorney, David Kuzavx, McPherson deserves credit for showing up for sentencing. That docs say something about her." he said, adding that his client has no, prior felony convictions. "And, she is no longer involved with this other individual who was also part of this action." Tm Sony for what I did," said McPher­ son. "I'm in the process of changing KALKASKA COUNTY: 5 BEAUTIFUL WOODED acres of hardwoods, includes drive­ way. grassy building/camping site, adjoins Slate land, close to Torch Lake, rivers, snowmobile trails; $25,900, $500downr$320 mo.. 11% land contract. North­ ern Land Company, I -800-968­ 3118, www.northemlandco.com FORECLOSED HOMES! LOWOR$ODOWN! Gov't A Bank Repos being sold Now! Financing available! Local list­ ing*. 1-800-501-1777 exL 5225. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistanl. Call 945-9888. WORK FROM HOME: Grow­ ing company needs help. Earn between $500-$ 1,200 part-time/ full-time. Fun. easy, will train. Call for free 14 page booklet. 616-248 -7 779. www.cash91 l.com/byrbest ATTENTION- Carpentry and furniture repair. Custdhi wood­ work, deck. upholstery, etc. Over 25yrs experience. Free quote at reasonable rate Call Charlie 616­ 623-2339.__________________ PIANO INSTRUCTION: Be­ ginner-Advanced. ClassicalContemporary-Theory. Quali­ fied teacher with 35 years expe­ rience. Mrs. Robert Bayer. 945­ 0618_______________________ HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: LOW RATES HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093_______________________ Need Printing? Call the Experts at J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 Police Departmen' He originally was charged with a felony count of larceny by conversion over $100, which was dismissed as part of the plea agreement, and violation of the Mortgage Broker’s Act. He was also charged with a scam them," said Bloom. "I realize that some things I was doing was wrong. In hindsight, that doesn’t count for nothing." Bloom said he could pay the restitution quickly using a cash advance from his em­ ployer. "You look to me like you have a lot of abilities," said Fisher. "If you don’t start telling people the truth, you cant expect to probation officer. "He’s basically a scam and con artist," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor, Amy Kuzava Thursday. "I want to ensure the victims recover their money back and to see that he’s working and making that a top priority." Kuzava asked for the suspended jail time to give Bloom the incentive to pay restitu­ tion. "A lot of these victims were put through a great hardship," said Kuzava. "One per­ son even lost an opportunity to buy a piece of property , another person suffered a fi­ • Kenneth Wood, 59, of Hastings, pleaded not guilty to probation violation at his arraignment Thursday. Wood is accused of violating probation by possessing a firearm, holding a gun to the heads of two family members late last nancial hardship, as well." According to his defense attorney. Carol Jones Dwyer. Bloom is currently working for Allied Mortgage in Grand Rapids, "a month, failing to artend Alcoholics Anonymous and consuming alcohol. He is being held without bond "due to the nature of the allegations," said Fisher. company of good reputation." "They are aware of the circumstances and his record, generally," said Dwyer. "This A probation violation hearing will be held today at 8:15 a.m. get very far in life." mortgage company well knows the rules and responsibilities and its liability for the actions committed by Mr. Bloom." "I’m sorry that people fee) I’m trying to POLICE BEAT: BARRY TOWMMP • A 14-fooc. misdemeanor count of false pretenses over $200, which was also dismissed. Police said the victims met Bloom after they approached a local real estate company to inquire about obtaining a mortgage to purchase a parcel of property. "He was a first-time buyer and was not sure of how the whole process took place,” said police. "(The victim) was running into problems getting his mortgage and (the EATON COUNTY • A Nt Realtor) said she knew of someone who may be able to help him out." Bloom, who was supposed to meet with the couple at their home at about 6 p.m. March 26 instead arrived at 11:15 pan. to explain the financing plan, said police. "(The victim said) that Bloom had told him not to worry about getting his mort­ gage," said police. Bloom allegedly told the couple that he needed a deposit of $500 as a show of good faith for the Grand Rapids mortgage company he claimed to represent, police re­ ported. The victim wrote a check for $500 to Great Lakes Marketing, a firm police later learned is apparently a false company be­ cause it is not listed with the Financial In­ stitution Bureau in Lansing, which moni­ tors the licensing of mortgage companies and licensed mortgage specialists. Police said Bloom contacted the victims the morning following their meeting to say the check had bounced, that he had covered it and that he needed them to pay him back in cash. The victims told police Bloom had been asked for a receipt both times they gave him money, but he instead claimed they could pick up the receipts at the local real estate office. When the victim asked for his check back, said police. Bloom allegedly claimed he had ripped it up. The following month, the couple con­ tacted the real estate office to check on tne progress of their loan, said police. "They called Bloom. He said the mort­ gage was proceeding and he would be fax­ ing the papers right over," said police. "He said they waited, but nothing came over the FAX machine. After about 10 minutes, they called back and nobody would answer the phone." Police said Bloom allegedly recontacted the victims May IS, stating he needed a $10,000 check to pass along to the prop­ erty sellers. "Bloom said he wanted to make a photo­ copy of the check so he could take it to the mortgage company to prove that he was se­ rious about buying the land," police re­ ported. The victims refused to write the check and asked for their original $500 to be returned. Bloom allegedly claimed he would send the money via overnight express but the money never arrived, police said. Investigation has revealed that Bloom al­ legedly had been hired by the mortgage company he claimed to represent, but that he never showed up for work. Another mortgage company confirmed it had hired Bloom in May but that he was going to be terminated, said police. HAS I INGS Woman accused off thefts from cars NASHVILLE - As officer calM to avesrigMa a stapfcMaa NMtaai h IN block of North Mam Smet found ■ JLy«r-oM Nahvilla srosun w>n)0)r btteaa off stealing from an unlocked vehicle Sept 5, ssnosdt to • report by the Narita *4fh Police Dapartmcnr The woman, who has not yet boon arrstgped. ^j|wsriy was trying to gat iMo CNl aring their unlocked door* st the spartwirnt nnf Ira The suspect was nrtmg through dn mterior beNogtap *«*■< for rttabta then moving on to other parked vehtetes,* reported officer Christtee Hanson As Hamon approached the woman during dis 3 » m •cadent. At attagediy becuKH startled and anamptod to discard (be area* by (hrowing dmn toteter another paAad Oto, he reported ~4 “She would apparently approach parked vehicle* test • Mgtai ea foot ta both driveway* looking for unlocked doors far easy acoeca.” Hamon foptotoft "NaAaRfa officer* had observed bar on a muDber of oceanknm m Pte pMt twe Mgfas wafting during the early monriag hours" Police said a number of aoatar vAicte laroaufas hove bean reported to have nceunud The suspect, however, *a*d she was merely looking far a warm ptooe to sleep. The women who was erased and jaitec wnnaad by potice far rffagefty Ahng a fatoe, criminal sexual oaaducl report The case remains under investigation �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 9 1 999 - Page 17 ‘Bud’ Allerding wins this year’s PAT Award houses that are truly homes, not just living quarters." Jacobs said. Since the counts Habitat was established in 1988. volunteers have built or re­ modeled 16 homes. The first was for Joann by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Arthur "Bud” Allerding has been driving nails most of his life. A retired professional builder who once owned his own construction company. Allerding has received the prestigious PAT (Positive Action for Tomorrow) Award for sharing his skills to make life better for low income folks in Barry County. The award, presented Thursday by the Barry County Futuring Committee, was a surprise to Allerding. who was lured to the committee's meeting on the pretense of talking about one of his favorite topics - Habitat for Humanity. When Allerding's wife. Juanita, and many out-of-town family members arrived at the Courts and Law Building in Hastings, where the award was presented, he was astonished. Allerding has been the sparkplug in constructing local Habitat homes, said County Habitat President Fred Kogge. An ecumenical Christian ministry of volunteers. Habitat builds homes around the world in partnership with low income families or individuals. Habitat sells the homes at cost and without charging interest. Futuring Committee President Fred Jacobs said Allerding has lived "The Theology of the Hammer," which is the title of a book written by Habitat founder Barry County Futuring Committee President Fred Jacobs (left) presents the PAT Award to Arthur *Bud“ Allerding, pictured with his wile, Juanita. Millard Fuller. In the book. Fuller says, "We must put faith and love into action... The theology of the hammer dictates that the nail be hit on the head, literally rmd repeatedly until the house is built and a needy family moves in." Paramedics load Dwight Carpenter into the ambulance after he was hurt in a two car accident in Assyria Township Jacobs said Allerding also epitomizes the philosophy behind the PAT awards — Positive Action for Tomorrow. "His work, and that of his associates in Habitat for Humanity, has ensured better tomorrows for many families, given them new leases on life as they move into Tuesday afternoon. He was one of five people taken to Community Hospital in Battle Creek. Five injured after cars collide in Assyria Twp. Five Bellevue residents were taken to Battle Creek's Community Hospital Tuesday afternoon after two cars collided at M-66 and Huff Road at about 3 p.m., according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Police said a Ford Taurus, driven by Jessica Barnes, 16, was eastbound on Huff Road when it entered the path of a northbound, M-66 car, driven by Dwight Carpenter, 78. RAISES, continued from page 1 The I to 2 percent increase does not cover the cost of living increase in 1998-99, which was 2.3 percent, according to Mora. "The actual contract we're basically satis­ fied with, but we feel we've lost ground in several areas for a number of reasons," Phillips said. Those reasons range from the state's re­ organization of school funding to the fail­ ure of the state to make aid payments when it says it will to the rise of charier schools, Carpenter apparently was unable to avoid striking the Barnes vehicle. Barnes, who was wearing a seat belt and had a driver’s side airbag, was treated for her injuries and released. Her passengers, Leonard Raymond, 16. and Casey Brown. 18, were also taken to Community Hospital, where Brown is listed in good condition. Information on Raymond was not available. Unhurt in the crash was passenger when the accident occurred. Bames was issued a citation for failure been available, he said, the problems last Friday morning wouldn't have occurred. He said contract negotiations between the bus drivers and district have gone well. "We felt good akut the way the negotia­ tions were going. We felt close to an agreement then (by last Friday). All along the negotiating process has been very posi­ tive." At Tuesday’s special meeting, the board also approved a contract with local builder Matt Howell allowing Howell to use Hast­ ings High School students enrolled in the construction trades program to help him way any driver would go out purposely if we're bargaining in good faith. The drivers were sick." A number of the drivers have been suffering from the flu. she said, some proved by (he bus drivers and the school to complete that process before those of whom drove Friday in spite of being sick. New Home For Sale OPEN IIOl'SE - Sept. 12. 1:(MM:(H> p.111, or by appointment 41 15 Dewberry, Hidden Hollow off State Rd. IsOcated between Hastings & Middleiille •1660 m|. fl. ‘Main Floor l«aun<lry •3 Bedrooms •Master Bedroom Suite *2 Bathrooms •2-rar Garage *9-ft. Ceilings •Walk-out Basement ♦Hard wood Floors *Manv More Features •2-plus Arres (partially wooded) FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 said. "People arc willing to learn from him," because of his personality. Allerding joins a growing list of local people who have been acknowledged for "helping people sec beyond tomorrow for the betterment of the entire community." Futuring Committee member Kensinger Jones said at the award presentation. Past recipients are as diverse as a church that offered a free after school program for chil­ dren to the organizers of an issue-oriented festival for women. Bradford White donates computers to Charlton Park Chartton Park was recently the recipient ot five Pentium computers, one of them a server, donated by Bradford White Corp, of Middleville. From left are Dick Milock, vice president and general manager of Bradford White; Larry Henley, operations manager for Charlton Park, Barry County Commissioner Sandy James, and Chariton Park Director Dr. Peter Forsberg. The computers will enable the park to set up a local computer network so park staff can transfer files and otherwise communicate back and forth. Eventually the computer system will be linked to the community. Forsberg said, allowing park staff to have available information on the facility, such as special events that are scheduled, times the park is open, and so forth. The donation was arranged by Bradford White employee Mary Henley, wife of Larry Henley. MAKING drivers are available. Had these drivers According to Carolyn Davis, president of the bus drivers' association. "There's no community." Kogge said Allerding is the kind of guy who is willing to share his expertise with everybody. A lie-ding is a "good leader" in supervising construction and has had a lot of good volunteers to help him. Kogge to yield at a signed intersection. made public. An unusually large number of absentee bus drivers Friday led to rumors that drivers were deliberately calling in sick, i.e. having a case of the "blue flu." to protest a lack of progress in contract nego­ tiations. Schoessel said four or five drivers called in sick Friday, resulting in other drivers having to make extra runs in the morning to pick up the sick drivers’ students. By Friday afternoon, however, all the runs had drivers. Schoessel said. He said the district is training new substitute drivers, but has *167,000 the passengers were wearing seat belts. Carpenter was treated and released, while his wife, Marilyn, was treated but no other information was available on her condition. Both were wearing seat belts board before details of the settlement are which funr.els money away from public schools, Phillips said. The HEA contract was approved by the school board at a special meeting Tuesday . Teachers had ratified the agreement late last month. On Wednesday, the district reached a tentative bargaining agreement with mem­ bers of the Hastings Area Bus Drivers' As­ sociation. That agreement must be ap­ ( all 918-8137 Jennifer Fairchild, 15. Police said none of Banning and her children and the 16th will be dedicated this month for Lori Burton and children and her mother. Barb Jenkins. Allerding "has been a board member and leader of the construction committee for all that time." Jacobs said. "His idea of being a board member is to get out and hammer nails into boards as a house arises." Though Allerding is 79 years old, Jacobs said, "you'd never know it to see him at a job site. He's a skilled construc­ tion foreman..." When new Habitat volunteers are on the scene. Allerding is a natural at teaching them the ABCs of building, Jacobs said. "For his on-the-job leadership, for his truly constructive contributions to a better Barry County." Jacobs said, "the Barry County Futuring Committee is proud to present this plaque illustrating the The­ ology of the Hammer to Arthur 'Bud' Allerding." "His faith, his love of his fellow men and women, is evident in the foundations, the walls and the roofs of the houses he helped build,” Jacobs said. A lifelong county resident, Allerding started learning carpentry from his father in the eighth grade. Before the county had a Habitat chapter, he helped build the first five or six houses constructed by Grand Rapids Habitat. Allerding also has worked on several Habitat homes in Georgia, where the organization's headquarters arc based. "It’s interesting doing it." Allerding told the Reminder several years ago "You meet a lot of people...! think it’s good and I enjoy it." Allerding was nominated for the PAT Award by another Habitat Board member. Ned Brown of Hastings. "I nominated him because I felt that the work he was doing for Habitat was some­ thing that needed to be recognized," Brown said of Allerding. "He’s been active with the group since it started and he's been active in the community all these years. I just felt that he is a person who ought to be identified and recognized by the build a home on his property. Schoessel said the district previously fi­ nanced the construction of homes by stu­ dents. but "we had to buy the lot and the materials and supplies and then wait until we sold the house to recover the expense. That was expensive in terms of cash flow." In recent years the students have done pro­ jects around the school instead. Schoessel said Howell's intention in us­ ing the students is to develop a pool of fu­ ture workers who have experience in the building trades. The program is designed to "help the labor market for home builders," Schoessel said. Howell started the program because he was "concerned that he’s been unable to hire people with construction back­ grounds." Schoessel said. Howell will donate $6,000 to the dis­ trict’s vocational program and another S6.000 to the Junior Achievement pro­ gram. through which students working on Howell's home will receive stipends. Board member Eugene Haas said. "I am really excited about this program." It will "give our vocational programs a shot in the arm." he said. ♦ MAG for the elderly in our community ♦ �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 9 1999 TK seniors alert home tenant to brush fire...continued While waiting for fire trucks to arrive. Truer and Warner filled up a trash can with water, put out a fire in the tires of a truck near the house, moved the truck, and put out a fire that started in a nearby shed. The pair also wet down a portion of the outside of the home. Truer said the fire melted part of the home’s siding. Thornapple Township fire personnel were assisted by the Hastings and Freeport fire departments and a Department of Natu­ ral Resources firefighting unit operating out of the Yankee Springs fire bam. Thor­ napple fire personnel stayed on the scene until 8:30 p.m., though the fire was under control by shortly after 4 p.m., Woodard said. According to Pine, a recent lack of rain resulting in dry grass conditions has con­ tributed to a number of brush fires in the area and has increased the possibility that brush fires will occur. On Wednesday he canceled burning permits in Barry and Al­ legan counties because of lhe high risk of brush fires. Dan Warner (left) and Zac Truer took Truer's truck into the heart ot a grass fire Saturday to warn a home's tenant of the fire. The brush fire burned eight acres (above) of fields and woods, damaged this residence, and threatened two nearby homes. Start Something with Barry County's #1 Oldsmobile Dealer! NEW'. NEW’- 1999ALER0GX COUPE NEW! 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The Drain Commission is not sure when the repairs wHI be completed. City defends new leaf pickup plan by David T. Young , Editor The city manager and Hastings City Council members are defending a change in plans for yard waste and leaf pickup this fall. The council voted last month to change the procedures so that resiients can have brush picked up bi-weekly at the curb, they can take grass clippings to the landfill Sat­ urdays for mulching and have Waste Man­ agement Services har.l yard waste once a week for $12.50 per month. At the heart of the controversy is that the city is asking residents to place all leaves in biodegradable bags to be hauled away by Waste Management Services. City crews in the past have hauled the leaves away after they have been raked to the curb. Resident Barry Cushm-n n outspoken critic of the city's’Bfl^g^pians. said he thinks it's not fair “for the city to tell tax­ payers 'you have to spend another $20 or $30' (for ibe biodegradable bags)." He said some older citizens have to hire someone else to do the taking and then the bagging, which will make it even more costly. "There's got to be another way, a better way than forcing citizens to pay more," Cushman said. But Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said that on average a city cus­ tomer will use between 20 and 30 bags, with the bags being sold locally by one merchant at five for $1.99. Another citizen critical of the new leaf bagging plan said the truck that would haul away the leaves and yard waste "do a beautiful job of beating up the roads." Mansfield disagreed., saying, 'The truck damage to the roads should not be signifi­ cant" City Manager Howard Penrod said the city's new plan wouldn't save a lot of money, but it would be more efficient. He said the private hauler has compactors, which are better suited to this kind of work than city trucks. Councilman David Jasperse said, "I’ve had more people come to me and say it's a good idea." He said the reasons are that raking leaves to the curb to be picked up there in piles means they can be blown onto neighbors' lawns and they can be buried by an early snowfall. They also can clog drains. "I think we ought to try this for one year," Jasperse said. "I think the positives outweigh the negativM." In other business at lest Monday night's meeting, the council: • Adopted a resolution to determine the necessity of curb and gutter and street im­ provements for one block of East Blair Street. Another hearing will be held Sept 27 to determine cost and the final hearing will be to levy the special assessment, if the work is approved. • Referred to staff a request from resi­ dents to stop excessive speeding on South Broadway from South Street to the city limits. Resident Don Stevale called the area "an open speedway" where some motorists also ignore the stop sign at the Broadway­ South intersection. However, Police Chief Jeny Sarver said, Isss LEAF, oonOrwd an pap* » County employees eligible for Pine Rest help by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The 250 employees who work in various aspects of Barry County government and everyone who lives in those employees' households are eligible for a new service when problems arise. The County Board of Commissioners, voting 6-2, agreed to spend $3,750 per year to provide an Employee Assistance Program through Pine Rest Christian Men­ tal Health Services. Special help will be provided, to those in the program, for personal problems of a medical, emotional, financial, family or substance abuse nature, or other personal problems which may cause or lead to poor penormancc, according to the contract. Regardless of age, the services are defined in the contract for any full or part-time county employee, the employee's spouse, children living in the home and anyone else residing in the employee’s household. The cost of the service boils down to $15 per employee and is in addition to in­ surance coverage for major counseling ser­ vices employees already have. "...Genera) utilization of these programs is in the area of 5 percent annually." said Commissioner Rod Goebel, who intro­ duced the idea. "They are a worthwhile in­ vestment. Other counties, industries con­ sider them a good investment." Administrator Michael Brown said the intent of the new services is to help em­ ployees so they won't have to bring their problems to work. "We want productive employees in our workforce. Generally, that is equated with a overall happy individual The intent here is to provide the employee an avenue to get some initial counseling to be able to begin to deal with that problem," Brown said. "Generally, employees are hesitant to ei­ ther come to a supervisor or another col­ league, whether they are embarrassed with the problem, whether they recognize it is a cause for poor performance. They don’t want to bring additional attention to it. Therefore, they sit and don't do anything. They may or may not have either the fi- |3— COUNTY~^~,-^.» Council recall threat abandoned Middleville police chief resigns by Patricia Joins Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council Tues­ day night accepted a severance package for Police Chief Louis Shoemaker in the wake of the village's decision to contract for po­ lice service with the Barry County Sheriffs Utica. The first offering next week will be the WeJkce-Ftake/Rrvenide Fl•nadeVKfwBia program. Tickets may be Graphics. Neil's Fluke Accounting al the door on the parch* cd at J-Ad Printing Walker­ on Apple Street or night of the travel­ Department. Village President Lon Myers originally had suggested that Shoemaker remain for up to three months to provide transition as the village changes its police coverage. But Shoemaker’s last day on the job will be Thursday, Sept. 30, which is the day be­ fore the coverage by the county begins. His severance package includes six weeks salary, a $500 longevity bonus, an upgrade to B2 level for retirement and a badge and plaque commemorating his years of service ogue. At usual, musical entertainment will be provided before the showing and during intermission. Hazel Brown will perform at the organ Friday evening. Additional NEWS BRIEFS I Appear on Page 2 A Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker, shown here congratulating graduates of the DARE program he taught in 1990. He will retire from the village Sept. 30. The council also approved, with a few revisions, the new contract with the sherif­ fs department. It now goes to the sheriff and the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners for approval. A separate agreement for the one village police officer transfer­ ee have decided It’s not In the best interest of the village to pursue a recall. - Bill Mosey ring to the county has been forwarded to to the village. Shoemaker made his final report to the village at the meeting and received thanks and recognition for his service to the the police union to review. The contract ensures that the sergeant as­ signed to Middleville would meet with Village Manager Bryan Groesbeck on a weekly basis. In addition the council agreed to have trustee William Nesbitt serve as a liaison between the sheriffs de­ partment and council. This will provide more information on what council member David Newman said was a situation "new communi.y. to us.” Meanwhile, Bill Mosey, who had sug­ gested he would file recall petitions fol­ lowing the August decision to disband the village department, told the council at the meeting that he had decided not to con­ tinue with the effort and to let the voters decide in March on whether to re-elect those members of council who had voted for the change. Mosey said, "we have decided it is not in the best interest of the village to pursue a recall." He also told members of council that he didn't envy their seats and that the actions were not a "personal affront" against any individual member of the council. There were many concerns Mosey told council from residents who believed that their opinions had not been taken into con­ sideration before the decision to change to county coverage was made. My ers told Mosey that everyone was en­ titled to their opinions but that council tried to do what was best for the village. t �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 16. 1999 Red Cross manager to leave her position NEWS BRIEFS Judy Thoresen has announced that she will step down as service manager for the Bany County office of the American Red Cross to concentrate on disaster relief oper­ ations as a volunteer. Thoresen, who has been service manager for Barry County since January, has been (Continued) an act:ve Red Cross disaster mental health services volunteer for some time, counsel­ ing disaster victims and relief workers at various locations around the U.S. She said it was her most recent assignment in re­ sponse to flooding in north central Iowa last July that confirmed her desire to focus on volunteer efforts. "Although I have valued my time as ser­ vice manager, my first love is disaster re­ lief counseling," Thoresen said. "Counsel­ ing is where I want to concentrate my ef­ forts/ Thoresen has succeeded in increasing both programming and volunteerism in Barry County in her brief tenure. Though she is leaving her paid position, she says she will remain active with the local chap­ ter. As disaster services chair, she will coor­ dinate disaster preparedness and relief ef­ forts in Bany County. "We are certainly disappointed to lose Judy as services manager," said Bill John­ son, chairman of the local Red Cross Ad­ visory Board. "However, we are very pleased to have her devote her full time and talents to the critical job of assisting disaster victims, both here and around the country." Johnson said the local Red Cross has be­ gun a search for a new services manager. Though Red Cross experience is not re­ quired, knowledge of Barry County and prior involvement in community affairs are regarded as important. Anyone interested in learning more about the position may call Thoresen at 945-3122 or Jon Bachelder at 1-800-482­ 2411, extension 3101. The Red Cross is a volunteer-led organi­ zation that helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies and disas­ Judy Thoresen ten. In Barry County, it provides disaster relief to victims of floods, storms and res­ idential fires, conveys emergency messages from local families to members of the armed forces on duty around the world, and collects blood for use in area hospitals. The Red Cross also teaches first aid. CPR. water safety and life guarding in work­ place- and community-based classes. TK parents ask for high school swim team by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A group of parents led by Wendy McGillicuddy asked the Thornapple Kel­ logg Board of Education Monday night to approve a high school swl-n team for the 2000-2001 school year. McGillicuddy and the other parents noted the need for what would be the only high school swim team in Barry County. Among the items noted by the parents were a group of students eager to partici­ pate at the high school level, the problem of cutting students from other sports, swimming as a life skill, optimising the use of the TK pool and increasing oppor­ tunity for students in athletics. In discussing the matter, board President Dan Parker suggested that the parents* group "do its homework” and determine the cost of such a team, including a coach and transportation, and perhaps consider three years as a "club" team. While it is not a requirement, the board has established parameters for new teams in the past. These parameters include time spent as a club team, parental involvement and sufficient student interest to keep a team going. Just last year the board provided for B teams in football and basketball at the middle school level. Middleville partici­ pated in a bowling experiment to sec if there is enough interest in having it be­ come a Michigan High School Athletic Association sanctioned sport. According to Athletic Director Tom Lehman the freshman football and softball programs operate with minimal support from the school district. Superintendent Jay Cason noted that one of the problems might also be that if swimming were offered, the conflict be­ tween sports might mean that there were not enough students for teams. High school senior Kelly Bremer told the board that if the option existed she would swim rather than play tennis. McGillicuddy met with Lehman on Sept. 14. "We had a very productive meeting," she said. "He really helped clear up some of the conflicting information wc were given. We hope to hear from parents and students interested in learning more about a possi­ ble swimming program." Some questions remain about how to es­ tablish the club team and under whose ju­ risdiction it would be. Students and/or parents interested in learning more can sign up by leaving their names and telephone numbers at the high school. McGillicuddy will contact them. John Johnson, communications director of the Michigan High School Athletic As­ sociation (MHSAA), told The Banner that the MHSAA does not set minimum num­ ber of students for teams. He prefers the name "community supported team" rather than "club" team. Decisions about teams, he said, are made by the individual boards of education. COUNTY, continued from page 1 nancial means for whatever reason or else the direction to get professional, confiden­ tial assistance," toe said. CommissiCMgl John Barnett and Robert • Wenger vetad fajrifaJunding the program. I will be ft Wenger said he opposed the new service because "people should stand up to the problems they've got and address them themselves." Barnett did not explain his vote. Employees, their families and household members may request the services from Pine Rest or an employee may be referred to Pine Rest by the employer. A 24-hour hotline, with unlimited ac­ cess, will be available to eligible partici­ pants seven days a week for any kind of Brethren The ne:t Historic Bowens -tri Cider Time" Festival’ this • end -ill feature "Old Fashioned Days, "along with cider nuking music & good food. Church, mony starts at 1:45 pun. Good Time Pizza in Nat donating pizza foe walkers The fun will begin at noon and lasts until 5 pan. both Saturday and Sun- nid the goal thto year to to There will be several teams of draft Love Inc. of Barry County, people with emergency foot through the food bank housed On Saturday there will be an sp cherry pie contest, with judgi Baptist Church in Hastings a food pantry for needy and low families in Southeast Barry, ( by Our Lady of Great Oak ( Church in the Dowling area. Cider Time fettival will be the petting raised from the walk wffl benefit Barry County residents. Love Inc. will re­ ceive 20 percent of the proceeds aid the food pantry will be given 3 per- Community, will continue to salute George Washington with a special ex­ hibit in the mill museum honoring him as president of the Constitutional Convention. The shaded lawn down by the old mill stream will set the stage tor mu"Homer Jones' of Lake Odessa, wtio will be joined by his wife, Genr-ie, to perform gospel znd country music. Singer and songwriter Dave Dicker­ son from the Chariotte area will per­ form Sunday afternoon. Next weekend's festival, Sept. 25 and 26, will feature the Bowens Mills Steam & Gasoline Engine Show, co­ sponsored by the Barry County Steam, Gas and Antique Machinery Association CROP funds also are used for long­ term developmen. and emergency re­ sponse in the United States and around the globe, such as help for the eanhouakc victims in Turkev. For the walk itself, participants have a choice of three routes, the sama as last year. There will be two short routes of one mile and another that will be about one and one-half miles. The long route is about six miles. Or, walkers may pick any shatter distance that's more comfortable. For more information about the event or to obtain a walker’s pledge envelope, call Trudy Tobias at 317­ 852-9524 or Duane Robinson, 616­ 721-8259. For more information, call the chamber at 945-2454. crisis. The hotline is an avenue for partici­ pants to explore their concerns with a Pine Rest staff counselor who is either a doctor­ ate level psychologist or master's degree level clinical social worker. Calls to the hotline are returned within one hour of ini­ tial contact, according to a provision in the contract. The contract also provides for a diagnos­ tic therapist to conduct a confidential as­ sessment and referral for any type of per­ sonal problem, and, if needed, provide short-term counseling and problem resolu­ tion. Employees and others who are eligible to take part in the assistance program are entitled to up to two face-to-face consulta­ tions per problem for purposes of assess­ ment and, if needed, referral. Appointments will be provided within 48 hours of initial contact to the program, according to the contract. If another problem arises, em­ ployees and other eligible people may ac­ cess the program again. All contacts with the Pine Rest program are confidential unless a client signs a re­ lease to authorize pertinent information to be shared with the employer. Pine Rest has J 2 clinics in West Michi­ gan. including five at various locations in Grand Rapids, one in Caledonia, one in Wyoming and one in Kalamazoo. At no additional cost. Pine Rest will provide three educational workshops for county employees and specialized training for supervisory personnel. Topics for the educational workshop ses­ sions include, but are not limited to, con­ flict management, coping with stress, vio­ lence in the workplace or substance abuse assessment/referral. Leadership training is available from Pine Rest for "management, supervisors, union leadership and other leaders to assist them in becoming even more effective." the contract says. "The purpose of leadership training is to provide leaders with understanding and knowledge of how personal problems and/or substance abuse can affect work per­ formance. This program stresses the proac­ tive approach — to support and encourage co-workers to seek help through the EAP (Employee Assistance Program) before the problem seriously affects job security and/or health and well-being." Objectives of the training include recog­ nizing common signs and indicators of emotional stress and/or substance abuse, increasing confidence in observing and documenting work performance or aberrant behavior in co-workers; understanding how personal problems and substance abuse may interfere with work performance; learning specific skills and techniques in communication, listening and confronta­ tion; and examining the roadblocks to ef­ fective leadership and increasing confidence in referring co-workers for help. Pine Rest will provide the county with a quarterly written report on program activ­ ity. containing the number of employees and family members assessed and the prob­ lem categories. A yearly written report will include the same information plus results of a client satisfaction survey. Commissioner Emmet Herrington ques­ tioned having an employee's entire house­ hold covered by the service. "It is a fixed cost" no matter how many people use the service. Brown told him. "I don't think we have that obligation" to cover the household, Herrington said In other business Tuesday. the board: • Restored the county's emergent7 man­ agement director's position from half time to full time. John Hislop continues as the director. He was originally hired when the position was a full-time job, and he re­ mained in the post when his hours were reduced in 1995 as part of a county budget cutting maneuver when the county experi­ enced financial constraints. The vote to re­ store the position to full time was ap­ proved 6 to 2, with commissioners John Barnett and Jeff MacKenzie dissenting. MacKenzie. noting that he was not a board member when the position was cut, said "It seems to me that the county has functioned. The property and the lives of the county citizens have been adequately protected with a half-time position. I don't personally see any dramatic change in our situation that would require us going to a full time position..." Wenger said he was in full support of the additional time for Hislop because of the large scope of responsibilities involved with that position. He also noted the im­ portance of the role that position could play in networking with problems in schools and any potential natural disasters. "We have some housekeeping to do that John has not had time to do (in a part-time position)," Wenger said. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said more updating with the local emergency planning committee is essential through Hislop's position. Hislop has been working part-time as a county zoning enforcement officer while his time as emergency management director was reduced • Listened to Clyde Morgan of Assyria Township say during public comment that Commissioner Emmet Herrington should apologize to members of the County Board. "For years I've been embarrassed because I've sat in many public meetings and lis­ tened to Emmet Herrington belittle and malign our county commissioners and the way you conduct this county's business," Morgan said. "Once again, last week as I sat in my township meeting, I was uncom­ fortable lis(ening to Herringion criticize the commissioners* (alleged) unwillingness to allow administrator Mike Brown to admin­ istrate, to do the job he was hired to do. Herrington expressed doubt whether any of the commissioners could even spell admin­ istrator. I believe Herrington owes this commission a public apology," Morgan said. Herrington asked to respond to Morgan and said "I've told my townships what I’ve told all of you people that we are micro managers and I repeat that again today. We have an excellent administrator and that's what I told my townships. And I still be­ lieve this and several of the board believes it, too. I think we have a long way to go to relax and give up the high percentage of time we spend in administrating matters and let the administrator be the administra­ tor..." Morgan has run against Herrington for Seventh District Commissioner in the last two elections. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey told Herrington "You said you think there's a lot of people that think we micro manage Michael Brown. That's your opinion (about micro managing)...! think it's not a fair statement to say. You are welcome to say that you feel we micro manage, but 1 think most of us on this board don't feel we micro manage Michael Brown." "Well, that’s your opinion," Herrington retorted. • Agreed, on a vote of 7-1, to spend $2,500 to help purchase new brochures to promote the county. The brochure project is being sponsored by the County Area Chamber of Commerce. The county's participation will be paid from the Economic Development Fund. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie cast the dissenting vote. The Chamber is asking governmental units in the county to help pay for the new brochures, which they may use to promote their areas. Businesses are being asked to be sponsors in the brochures and in exchange receive a specified number of brochures for their personal use. The proposal calls for a total of 40,000 brochures to be printed at a cost of $24,000, according to information dis­ tributed at this week's County Board meet­ ing. Plans call for 20,000 large countywide brochures and 20.000 brochures that would feature information about smaller, quadrant areas within the county. The small brochures would include such information as history, demographics, health and education. The ultimate goal of the new county wide chamber is to enhance the working relationships between businesses and gov­ ernmental units for the benefit of the entire county. Chamber Executive Director Dixie Sladel-Manshum said Wednesday. MacKenzie said he was not in favor of |See COUNTY. | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September IB. 1989 - Page 3 City approves communications tower lease by Divid T. Young Editor A 185-fool high Nextel communications tower will be going up soon on West State Road, not far from the cemetery, after narrow approval of a lease agreement Monday night by the Hastings City Council. Council members voted 5-4 to approve a 20-year lease agreement with Nextel, with provisions for a 4 percent annual increase in the $1,250 per month rental fee. Ncxiel had approach the city about putting up a tower like the ones it has on M-37 near Caledonia and just south of Middleville. The towers primarily are used for cellular phones. Council first heard Nextel's proposal Aug. 23 and there was a public hearing Sept. 7 for the Planning Commission, which granted a special use permit and Retired Hastings Fireman Keith Sage, left, accepts a proclamation in honor of Ns « years o’ service from Rep. Terry Geiger at a Hastings City Council meeting mo nosy. City honors longtime fireman, chair of ZBA approved a site plan. Councilman Joe Bleam said, Tn> in favor of it. We need more communication in this area." He added that he thinks most of his constituents agree. Tve received as many favorable calls for Sen. Joanne Emmons unveils the Michigan Senate SAFE Schools Task Force report at Legislative Coffee in Hastings Monday. Health care, agriculture among topics at ‘coffee’ by Shelly Sulser Stqff Writer Legislative work groups wanting to im­ prove long term health care and citizen ac­ cess to health services are exploring "pri­ vate sector solutions," 87th District Rep. Terry Geiger said to a monthly "Legislative Coffee" gathering Monday. He did not explain in detail, however, what kinds of problems to which he was referring. Geiger did note that a series of hearings in rural communities revealed that citizen access to health care is most commonly inhibited by lack of access to health insur­ he expects the increase to be 2 to 4 percent next year. "I don't think the revenue is going to continue to go the way it did this year," said Geiger. In her comments to the audience, 23rd District Sen. Joanne Emmons announced that the Safe Schools Task Force com­ pleted its report, which can be used as a re­ source by districts dealing with school vio­ lence. The Task Force recommends a program formed by an Allegan County principal 10 years ago called "Parents as Teachers." Emmons explained the program was ance, a major concern among residents. "We’ve found a number of innovations we can look at," he said. One, he said, has to do with working to reduce state interference with rural volun­ teer emergency medical service providers. "There are things we do in Lansing to inhibit their ability to do their jobs," he said. "So, we're looking at things we can launched after the principal learned that vi­ olence by children can be traced to the cra­ dle. Parents as Teachers provides mentors for do to smooth that out. And we're working to find ways to allow local communities to attract physicians." mons. The effort toward improving rural health care accessibility is being funded by an $11 million budget line item, he said. "We're putting forth efforts to change laws and policies. There are a number of solutions we are beginning to generate lo­ cally," he said. Regarding long term health care for the elderly, Geiger said private sector solutions may be the answer to the current system of nursing home care. A legislative work group studying the issue will be holding eight weeks of hear­ ings "to sec how to create a seamless pro­ gram of long term care," he said. Money won by Michigan after a settle­ ment with tobacco companies will be ear­ marked to fund an investigation of nursing home care, in-home care, assisted living, etc. "Hopefully then we can truly identify what long term care for a senior population needs to look like in the next 25 years," he said. "Private sector solutions is what the group is looking at." He added a program of Elderly Prescrip­ tion Insurance Coverage (EPIC) is also to be explored. On another matter. Geiger said he will introduce a bill this week to expand on the success of Proposal A by "closing the gap" in school district funding over the next 25 years. Proposal A, passed in 1994, he said, brought school aid funding to within $1,500 difference between the wealthiest and the poorest districts. "With Proposal A+, I want to close the gap,*' he said. "A student in the Hastings Public Schools deserves the same opportu­ nities as students al Forest Hills, Hud­ sonville. etc. Students here need the same, equal attention and treatment." While answering a question from an au­ dience member, Geiger said the State House and Senate finance committees and the Department of Treasury have been un­ able to agree on the amount of revenue the state has generated in the last year. "We've added a third conference Sept. 24 to try to look at the revenue spike,” he said. "We estimate there is $214 million in revenue that we haven't decided what to do with yet. We're looking at flattening the sales tax revenues so next year, we’ll not see nearly the increase." Geiger said that though the state experi­ enced a 6 percent revenue increase in 1999, new mothers and babies, she said. "If the mother is drugged up, there's not much you can do, but if the mentor can talk with the mother personally, she can enter the mentoring program," said Em­ Emmons also touted another program called "Bridges," offered by a "commercial company" that teaches 30 skills a child needs to learn. Bridges, she said, has developed exercises children can do to help build those skills. "I visited a school in Indiana where they're using it and the teachers there told me they've noticed a sharp drop in the number of students in special education and a drop in the number of children needing discipline," she said. In other comments. Emmons said an Agriculture Task Force report is nearly complete. "There were a lot of shocking revela­ tions," said Emmons. "One statement made to the task force is that it is as bad as the But Sage said, Tve enjoyed working for the department and I’m going to miss it." An open house to honor Sage will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 3. at the fire departmem. Echtinaw was named to the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals in 1966, when the ZBA was created. He was named chairman in 1968 and has been in that post ever since. Mayor Frank Campbell said he is seek­ ing a replacement on the ZBA and is ac­ cepting applications. COUNTY, continued from page 2 I spending the funds "because the chamber of commerce is not that different from a lot of other groups in town. They do a lot of things that benefit the county, and I think we're all appreciative of that. But, we have a lot of other groups in the county that do The vote to authorize the agreement in principle, subject to regulation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), was 5-4. Voting in the affirmative were Donald Tubbs, David Jasperse, Bleam, Barry Wood and Robert May. Voting "no" were White, Campbell. Harold Hawkins and David McIntyre. | LEAF, wWmwa from rap, 1 "It's not unusual for other areas of the city to have similar complaints... we don't have a car just designated for speed enforcement. We cant afford to put a car in one place all the time.* • Approved a request for a liquor license transfer from Tom Robinson to Doreen Doi I and Carl Smith at Toni's Market. • Approved a request from Hastings City Bank to enforce a two-hour parking limit on Church Street between Court and Cen­ ter streets. It was reported Hastings City deal with this." The reason for the ordinance is to avoid blocking sidewalks and blocking mo­ torists' vision, he said. Councilman Robert May offered the profitable again." Congressman Nick Smith's representa­ tive, Greg Moore, noted that "vertical inte­ gration," in which large corporations buy crop land, slaughterhouses and livestock facilities also makes it difficult for the Bakers some sympathy. "They have a unique situation," he said. "It's one of those lots that doesn't comply separate findings. was about the same time he (Campbell) was getting apprehended for stealing wa­ termelons. Geiger read a state proclamation signed by him. State Senator Joanne Emmons and Gov. John Engler. Sage himself made a few comments, noting that "As new members came on board, I enjoyed working and socializing with them... I enjoyed watching the de­ communications toiaerasagreeroents. He maintained that tiaasiagBi ■wasn't oat of line with the others. i That's why there is a movement now to create seeds that don't require pesticides. "Those are concerns that will be in our report,” Emmons said. "We need to find ways to make agriculture successful and greatest losses. "So areas having consistent losses are paying the same as Michigan, which only has a loss about every 10 years," said Moore. "There is a skewing of the costs so we're looking at making it more equitable." On another matter. Moore said Smith will release a Social Security Task Force report this week, which will feature 18 as chairman for the last 31. Campbell quipped that in 1954, when Sage began his local firefighting career, it He said he will always be haunted by the bedroom scene where he found the bodies of a 9-year-old girl and a 6-month-old baby nearby. He also said that extricating victims from vehicles in traffic crashes wasn't any fun. most of Picking's concerns and questions and then explained that the city had taken a survey of other.. communities with ous 40 years. But council members said it is not a zoning issue involving "grandfathering,* it's a traffic ordinance violation matter. "The city doesn't have a lot of options to He added that crop insurance premiums are not in line with areas experiencing the 45 years of service on the Hastings Fire Department. Many colleagues on the de­ partment were present for the ceremony. The other retirement noted was that of Ja-k Echtinaw, who has been on the Zon­ ing Board of Appeals for 33 years, serving partment grow." Sage talked about what it was like to be a firefighter in the mid-1950s. goods. "The food coming in may contain pesti­ cides we don't allow here," she said. "And, there is a push to restrict, almost constrict the pesticides we use that are successful. family fanner to compete. "The government is looking at whether to get involved in that,” he said. A public tribute by State Rep. Terry Geiger and Mayor Frank Campbell was made to Keith Sage, who is retiring after *We didn't have coats, boots, helmets, raincoats... you went into the fire as you were,* Sage said. "And that raised hell with a white shirt." As he reminisced about days long gone by, he said, "We did have a lot of fun, but there times of a lot of sorrow, like when families lost their home or when bringing a body out of a home." *1 think there is a need,* he said, "but please have a good contract for the citizens of this community.* City Manage. Howard Penrod answered any other state. During the Task Force's study, farmers expressed concerns about "unfair" imports competing with United Slates produced on the facts. "We need to find a way to make farming profitable," she said, noting that Michigan residents pay more in property taxes than one of them was officially honored at the City Council meeting Monday night a tower as I have negative calls against changing leaf pickup (sec related story)." But not everyone on the council or at the meeting agreed. Mayor Frank Campbell said. *1 have a problem with granting something like to a profit-making venture on public land." Councilwoman Miriam White said she wondered what would happen to the tower once it is no longer useful, whether it would become just an eyesore. Ed Trego, representing Nextel, said the tower, when no longer used, would be taken down. Citizen Robert Picking, who had spoken at the previous council meeting and at the hearing before the Planning Commission, also raised questions and objections. He said he still had concerns about the tower being so close to the City-County Airport, about potential liability about what he called low rental rates charged Nextel. Bank that the area was being used all day by county employees. • Approved a request from Hastings High School to have its annual Homecom­ ing parade at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept 24. • Referred to staff a request from Ted and Debra Baker for permission to park a vehicle between the sidewalks and street at their home on the comer of Michigan Av­ enue and State Road. They said they had been doing so for nine years and their parents for the previ­ depression.” The Task Force, she said, tried not to look at "knee-jerk" reactions, but to focus Two longtime public servants for the City of Hastings arc stepping down, and with anything, but it's there." • Approved a proposed agreement be­ tween the city and Creative Microsystems for software license and hardware. The cost has been estimated at $127,203. • Agreed to contract with M.C. Smith & Associates for a recreation design for the recreation projects that will be funded next year largely through three grants. • Awarded the bid of Sutphen Corp, for $620,238. less $60,000 for trade-in, for a new aerial platform fire truck and the bid of about $20,000 for accessory equipment from Cairns Air. Apollo and Communica­ tions Specialists. It will replace the old truck, which was purchased for $163,000 about 20 years ago. • Was reminded that there will be a spe­ cial personnel policy workshop at 6 p.m. Monday. Sept. 27 | things that in one way or another benefit the county and the county citizens. We have not answered the tough question here. How are we going to determine which groups we will fund and participate in and which we will not? Until we answer that tough question, I don't think we should fund any," he said. MacKenzie also noted that the new Eco­ nomic Development Alliance has not yet met and hasn't had a part in the "decision to remove funds from that line item." Herrington noted that the chamber is now countywide and is networking with neighboring counties and its efforts should help tourism and employment MacKenzie reiterated that the chamber does a lot of good, but at this time funding the brochures is "setting a dangerous precedent..” Wenger said the brochures would be a "good tool for the Economic Development Alliance to have in their hand to go out and promote business, tourism or whatever they're doing at that particular mo­ ment...We have to look at the whole pic­ ture of the county..." • Heard during public comment from County Humane Society Board member Jim Brown that getting information to make application for the errors and omis­ sions coverage for the engineer "that's go­ ing to be riding herd on us for the county," is still "hanging loose." Brown was talking about the society’s plans to construct a new county anima) shelter. The building season is rapidly disappearing, he said, and "the labor supply for doing this, even if we had the weather, is getting less and less... I hope that we could put a little push on this so we can gel it done, Brown said. He said the county is not holding it up. "It's actu­ ally the responsibility of the person who will be doing this," Brown said. Later in the meeting. Commissioner Clare Tripp said she wanted to reaffirm "that we are working together in a positive manner to get this agreement into place without any kind of delay." "It’s not the county's fault," agreed Hu­ mane Society President Kathy Wiggins af­ ter the meeting. 'Tm not concerned about it," she said, but workers are getting anx­ ious to start the project. Wenger and Tripp said the County Board should have a special meeting, if needed, to approve the last remaining details when they arc wrapped up. "...This has dragged way too long," • Approved a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for a "job ac­ cess grant" for public transportation through the Barry County Transit. The daily round trip job access service from Hastings to Middleville and Grand Rapids started Sept. 1 and the service is actually available to anyone who wants to ride the bus. Commissioner Sandy James stressed that regardless of income, the service is available to all. Grant funding comes from federal sources, Michigan Department of Trans­ portation, Michigan Department of Career Development and the Family Independence Agency. No local funds are required. The grant includes funds for a small bus with a handicap lift and operating funds for 12 months to expand the Transit’s service hours in the evening and on weekends To date, riders of the new service have included college students, senior citizens and one five-day a week worker. "It's going to take a while to build it (the new service)," said Transportation Manage! Joseph Bleam. Brochures are going to be distributed to promote the service. "We’ll do whatever it takes." The local transit also has authorization to operate a bus to Charlotte for career de­ velopment and training when needed, Bleam said. In response to a question from Herrington, Bleam said he hopes in the fu­ ture that the local transit can serve Barry County residents who work in the Ft. Custer/Calhoun County area. • Heard Wenger report that the new Eco­ nomic Development Alliance will meet Sept. 28 to "get themselves organized" with the assistance of former Slate Rep. Robert Bender. • Listened to James say that Hope Township residents should call the Barry Conservation District office (948-8056) immediately if they want to be included in next year's spraying program to combat gypsy moths. Wenger said some townships are having difficulty collecting spraying costs from some residents and he wondered if the county could help by setting up special property tax assessment districts "to lake the load off the townships." Bailey said the county could check into the legality of such an arrangement. • Received, along with members of the audience, from Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie miniature chocolate candy bars wrapped in pink paper to commemorate the birth of Jeff and Lynn MacKenzie's first child. Taylor Lynn MacKenzie was bom Aug. 31. The candy label said, "Heresheis." �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 16. 1999 LETTERS FROM OUR READERS... Inmates aren’t bored or whining ‘Monkey Talk’ religion yields horrible results Dear editor: I recently read an illustration about five monkeys in a cage. A banana was placed in the cage on a string, with steps leading up to the banana. Whenever a courageous monkey would begin to climb the steps to the banana, it was sprayed with cold water. After a week of this “cool” training, none of the monkeys attempted to climb the stairs to get the banana. Then one by one these educated monkeys were replaced by an uneducated monkey. Each time the new uneducated monkey attempted to climb the stairs to the banana the trained monkeys would attack the untrained monkey. Finally all the original five monkeys were replaced by new monkeys, but none of the new ones would attempt to climb the stairs to the banana, because they had been educated by “monkey talk." In our human world we call this tradition, it works better and better in our “educat­ ed?” This “monkey talk" education seems to work so well it has become a religion, believed by many people. We call it evolu­ tion. This “monkey talk" religion called evolu­ tion was put into our textbooks in the late It’s time for sidewalks at Gun Lake To (he editor: Who will be the next victim? And there will be a next and a next and a next, unless we do something now to save our children. Gun Lake is an individual area. We are not a town or a village, but make up four townships and two counties. We do no( have constant number of residents, being a resort area. We have guests who come and go and the sun seekers who leave us in the winter and come back in the spring. Gun Lake has grown in the number of homes and population. With the increase of population, we have a new, no, we have an old problem that is now worse. The number of folks who walk, nde or whatever on Pat­ terson Road is staggering. I look out my office window and shudder when I see a young mom pushing a baby cart down Pat­ terson Road at Gun Lake or a retired couple out for their daily walk or a child riding a bike. We had an accident not too long ago and, folks, we are going to have another and another and another, mark my words. It is time to say “sidewalk". The Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce is trying to save our children and all of the folks who live or vis­ it our area. We really arc trying, even though we have had nothing but complaints from the citizens of Gun Lake that they don’t want a sidewalk because it would, I don’t know what, annoy them? So what. Would you rather be annoyed or have a death on your conscience? The Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce is in the process of raisingS250,000 to start and complete the sidewalk. We are looking for donations because I could not get to first base with the Department of Trans­ portation in Lansing or any of our state or federal officials. Please help us save our children. I don’t want the next victim to be one of my chil­ dren, my grandchildren or anyone who draws a breath Linda Rough. Gun Lake Hastings helps with MDA efforts Dear editor: The people of Hastings have done it again! They really pulled for us this year and helped make the 1999 Jerry Lewis MDA Tcletlion a winner with $53.1 million in pledges and contributions! By taking part in local MDA events, by calling in pledges to the Telethon broadcast on WOTV-TV, Channel 41, by helping “my kids" in other ways, J-Ad Graphics readers have made a huge difference for families throughout Michigan and across the nation. They’ve helped speed MDA* funded research at University of Michi^n, Wayne clinics that resulted in MDA becoming the first organization honored by the American Medical Association with a Lifetime Achievement Award “for significant and lasting contributions to the health and wel­ fare of humanity." In Michigan MDA has eight clinics offer­ ing the best in patient care. For making the 1999 MDA Telethon a bell-ringer, thanks, Hastings! 4 Mi Jerry Lewis, National Chairman. Muscular Dystrophy Association 1950s by our U.S. government. (A clear violation of the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution). Here are some statistics of the harvest in the early 1960s. (What you sow you shall also reap). We call this cause and effect. First the cause From 1960 to 1963 the number of words about evolution in our sci­ ence tax books increased from 3,000 to 33.000. Now let’s look at the results, the harvest, sexually transmitted diseases increased from less than 400 cases per 100.000 peo­ ple in 1963 to over 1.200 cases per 100,000 people in 1975. School aptitude test scores dropped from 980 in 1963 to less than 900 in 1977. Violent crime offenses climbed from 200.000 in 1963, to 1,700,000 in 1990, an increase of 995 percent Unwed birth rates climbed from 15 per thousand girls in 1963 to 44 per thousand girls in 1983, up 325 percent. Pregnancies to girls 10-14 years old went up 553 percent, the difference was aborted. Divorce rates climbed 111 percent. Unmarried couples living together climbed 536 percent during this same period. Science has proved, I believe to every­ one’s satisfaction, that every effect must have its sufficient cause. This “monkey talk” religion, evolution, >cems quite suffi­ cient to account for these statistics. If you teach a newcomer, a child, that he is the descendent of a monkey, you should expect him to act like a monkey. This “monkey talk” religion, evolution must make everythii-g out of nothing; no plan or blueprint, no engineer, no material and no absolute righ. or wrong. Utterly impossible, seems to be the only honest conclusion to such a the­ ory. The textbook written by our Maker explains that in the beginning, God was there. God the eternal, all wise, unchange­ able, holy, almighty Spirit Being, who said, “Let there be light" and there was light." This same formula. He used to create all the universe. Read all about it in the Book writ­ ten by the One who was there before the universe. You will find it in the Bible, in Genesis (beginnings), chapters one and two. “For in six days the Lord, made the heav­ ens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore, the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hal­ lowed it." Exodus 20:11. y Hastings State University. Michigan State University and around the globe. Moreover, they’ve helped maintain the national network of City leaf pickup questions persist To the editor: With the new changes being made in the fall leaf pickup, it makes me think someone has been to the big city again. There is one thing the city is not doing, separating its leaves from the homeowners' leaves. The city owns most of the trees in town. When the city is ready to cut down or trim a tree, nothing is said to the homeowners about it. Now docs the new changes mean the city is telling property owners they will have to purchase btgs to put their leaves in. then pay someone to dispose of them? The comment made about the elderly being unable to do their leaf pickup and could they hire someone to do it for them, was uncalled for. What someone should have said is if the elderly and disabled need help with their leaf pickup, we will assist Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Dear editor: You have recently printed a letter from a girl expressing her feelings about two oth­ ers who have written you as well. She stated “They seem to have found a sounding board" in your paper. Does one letter constitute as a sounding board? One writer was a prisoner and the other was Rus Sarver. The only prisoner I’ve read about who has written you recently was Heath Felps. (So I assume the above men­ tioned girl was speaking of him). I have had the liberty of meeting both individuals and they have both written something “inspiring” (Rus Sarver), and “historically factual" (Heath Felps). both with some sort of meaning They failed to “discriminate." “harass" or "degrade” anyone, (unlike the above men­ tioned writer). Not every incarcerated individual claims innocence. and I cant recall anyone stating fit’s the fault of their mother or their lawyer that they’re incarcerated I have read the Banner for five years and I’ve never been compelled to wnte until now. In closing 1 would like to say. “As an American. I believe everyone has the nght to express a behef." It would be appreciated (for future refer­ ences) if wnters would confirm the facts, of their stereotypical thoughts, and please try to refrain from ventilating personal animos­ ity at innocent bystanders. I'm not "bored" and I am far from "insti­ tutionalized." My 19 college credits and three job offers upon release could confirm this. Mark VanHuis. Alger Max Correctional Facility Munising School’s annual report is Monday The Hastings Area School System's an­ nual report for the 1998-99 school year will be presented at the board of education meeting Monday. Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the all-purpose room of Central Elementary School. Each public school in the state is re­ quired to present an annual report to the public on or before Oct 15 of each year. Individual building annual reports will be presented at each school al the following times: Hastings High School: Wed., Oct. 6. 7 p.m.; Haslings Middle School: Mon.. Oct. 11. 3:15 p.m.; Southeastern Elementary: Tues., Oct. 12. 3:15 p.m.; Central Elementary: Tues.. Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m.; Need Printing? Call Us at.? J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Northeastern Elementary: Tues., Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m.; Star Elementary: Tues., Oct. 12. 7 p.m.; Pleasantview Elementary: Wed.. Oct. 13, 7 p.m. 945-9554 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Wash­ ington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. . Cart Lewin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington DC. 20510. phone (202) 224-8221. District office; 110 Michigan fee.. Federal Budding, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick ’formate. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2no District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs. Or­ angeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representa­ tives. Washington DC. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district rep­ resentative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (Irving. Cartton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Repre­ sentatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek district office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Alan Knapp President s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 Bill Mullins, Hastings HastingsBaNNER Public Opinion Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 What should be done with Tiger Stadi The Detroit Tigers are playing their final games al the old Tiger Stadium, which is more than 80 years old. Whet do you think should be done with the oM ballpark after the Tigers move into their new stadium. Comerica Park? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ovtsion of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N M-43 Hwy Hastings. Ml 40058-0602 (616) 045-9554 John Jacoba President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacob* Vice President Stephen Jacobe Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Eiame Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8am to 5 30 p m . Saturday 8 30 am. - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 "They should keep it and find some use for it. We tear down too many historical buildings and turn them into parking lots." "Tear it down and give a brick to every fen." Jason Cupp, Middleville: Jamie Holtman, Hastings: Leah Pumford, Hastings: Ton Apol, Alto: "They should tear down Tiger Stadium and replace it with a park. The Tigers have enough money to give a park to the city th.it has supported It seems to me like Detroit could use it lor the kids there for their sports activities. They need a place to go instead of getting into trouble." "It would be cool if it was left up as a place for spom programs for little kids or something. 1 don't think they should tear it down." If it la economically vi io do something with the stadium, fine. If not. tear down." them." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 16 1999 - Page 5 Rutland Twp. considering special assessment district Shelly Suber Staff Writer With more than S2.000 still owed to the township by residents billed for this year's gypsy moth suppression program. Rutland Township Supervisor Bob Edwards is con­ sidering the creation of a special assess­ ing an agreement with the county to serve only as the collecting agent when billing residents who asked to have their property sprayed. "Then, we are not responsible and who­ ever doesn't pay, the county will have to pick it up with the excessive money they ment district next year. "If I create a special assessment district, have," she said at a regular meeting last Wednesday. if people want to be sprayed and not pay, we can put it on their taxes," he said. "This year, you and 1 will have to pay (the Barry County Commissioner Sandy James told the board, however, that it is by county) for those who didn't." Edwards said he will schedule a hearing for the purpose of creating the district at a later dale. According to Treasurer Blanche Munjoy, the township can also avoid a loss by sign- Mary I. Linton ALTO - Mrs. Mary I. Linton, age 92. of Alto, passed away September 7, 1999 al Spectrum Health-Downtown. Grand Rapids. Mrs. Linton is survived by her two daughters. Joan (Dwayne) Durkee of Alto, and Janet (Ralph) Wheeler of Kemp, Texas; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two sisters. Myrtle McCarty not uncommon for citizens to pay for ser­ vices they dont use. "We pay for tarmac roads when we live on dirt roads through our gas tax," she said. "We pay for things we may choose not to use all the time. We have to think about our neighbor, besides ourselves." Edwards contended that if a neighbor de­ cides he has a problem with moles, the other citizens in the area should not be billed. Munjoy pointed out that township zon­ ing administrator Doug Muma paid his bill for the spray treatment, though his property was never sprayed. "I'm hoping some people will clear their conscience and pay," Munjoy said. In other business at die meeting last Wednesday, the board: • Approved the year 2000 road repair program, which will include one mile of Gun Lake Road for $35,350; 2.10-miles of Whitmore Road from M-37 to the Blarney Stone Bar for $14,700; 1.94-milcs of Iro­ Caledonia; several nieces & nephews. quois Trail from West State Road to Hammond Road for $9,900; and 1.80 miles of Upton Road from Whitmore Road to M-37 for $14,700. She was preceded in death by her husband. Ray Linton. Funeral Services were held Friday. • Approved a motion by trustee Marlin Walters to support in concept the Hastings Library's plan to construct a new building September 10. 1999 al the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Reverend Bryan G. and to consider asking voters for up to two mills on the 2000 ballot. • Approved the first reading of Ordi­ and Dorothy (Donald) Dutcher both of Schneider-Thomas officiated. Interment was al Bowne Center Cemetery, Alto. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alto United Methodist Church or St. Jude Hospital. | Charle^Erij^totTlieis | CASCADE TOWNSHIP - Charles Erik Von Reis, age 53, of Cascade Township, passed away on Friday, September 10. 1999. Charlie was bom in Grosse Pointe Farms and raised in Hastings. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan Business School and received his Masters in Business from Michigan State University. Charlie worked for Gelman Sciences in Ann Arbor before co-founding Performance nance 73 which, when passed, will amend the zoning ordinance to change property owned by Larry Poll in Section 13 from C-l Office Commercial Zoning to C-3 General Business zoning. • Learned that a failure by Congress to pass the federal corrections bill before the summer recess prevented added township police coverage during the summer. Ed­ wards said the Federal COPS grant is ex­ pected to be forthcoming soon, now that Congress is back in session. The officer, provided by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, should begin working by Oct 1 in Rutland and Hastings townships, Ed­ wards said. • Heard a report by Edwards on the sta­ tus of a proposed trailways ordinance after trustee Finley Hansford asked for an up­ date. Edwards told the board that each member is encouraged to present proposed changes to the proposed ordinance for board discussion. "Let's get our heads together and get a regulating ordinance that fits our philoso­ phy of regulating trailways and railroad right of ways," Edwards said. He noted that some members of the Thomapple Trail Association, which main­ tains the Paul Henry Trail from Mid­ dleville to Rutland Township, has made some changes requested by the board. "They've put a fence up on 800 feet," said Edwards, its not the best but they have made an effort." Edwards added that he personally would not walk on the trail, claiming it is cov­ ered with poison ivy and weeds and that the trestle is unsafe. "Middleville is opening itself up for a lawsuit," he said. • Heard a report from Edwards, in re­ sponse to Hansford, about the status of the township's lawsuit against Hastings for allegedly not honoring a contract to pro­ vide sewer and water services. "Our attorney wrote to the city attorney about rescheduling mediation," said Ed­ A Plainwell man who allegedly drove at over 90 miles per hour while under the influence of alcohol crashed in Orangeville Township last Thursday night. He is in fair condition at a Kalamazoo hospital. Plainwell man hospitalized after crash on Marsh Road by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 4)-year-old Plainwell man is still listed in fair condition at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo with injuries suffered late Thursday when he lost control of the car he allegedly was driving at more than 90 miles per hour, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Andy Lee Sparks was not wearing a seat belt when he lost control of the 1995 Chevy, owned by Don Seelye-KIA of Kalamazoo at about 9:30 p.m. Police said Sparks apparently was under the influence of alcohol when he drove south on Marsh Road north of Lewis Road in Orangeville Township where he lost control while coming out of a curve. The car then slid off the road, spun across the road, rolled over in a ditch and wards. "The mediators are all well now. If we don’t get a response from the city’s at­ torney, we will ask for a judgment." Regarding the Central Barry County Sewer and Water Authority, which Ed­ wards chairs, he reported that grants for constructing the service are being sought. "Our engineers, Capital Consultants, are going to let us know the estimated cost," he said. • Heard a complaint from Commissioner Sandy James that Wal-Mart has not hon­ ored its commitment to landscape its prop­ erty, as agreed to in its the approved site plan. "They haven't mowed again," she said. "It certainly doesn't meet all the other Wal- Marts you see." Muma has sent a letter to the company requesting a date the landscaping can be expected to be completed. years, Melinda; his mother, Barbara Von Reis; one brother. John (Jennifer) Von Reis; two sisters, Evelyn (Alex) Von Reis-Crooks, and Barbara (Franco) Von Reis-Iglesias; mo(her-and-father-in-Iaw, Martha and James Cotter, many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. 231 South Broadway, with Pastor G. Kent Keller officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Cancer Institute, 200 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Arrangements were made by O’BrienEggebeen-Geret, 3980 Cascade Road, SE, Grand Rapids. MI. 49546. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, cal! us at... 616-945-9554 OTffT/SLF Come Join Our New In-House Theraov frwrm' Youth activities to start at Grace Wesleyan perience and a current II license. Thomapple Manor offers excellcnt compensation including a benefits package, paid preces­ sions! dues and continued education. Interested candidates, pteasr submit your resume in confidence to: Administrator. 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. MI 49058. Fax: 616-945-5380 The youth and children1? fall programs have begun at Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings. Youth activities are for grades 7-12 while the Clubhouse Ministry is for children ages 3 through sixth grade. These programs run from 8:45 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday cQiornapple evening, except during scheduled school vacations. Church bus will run in the city limits. For more information, call 948-2256. 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings Ml 49058 Hastings Area School System Att: Steven Harbison 232 W. Grand Street Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE DIETARY PRODUCTION MANAGER HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM ...is taking applications for the posi­ tion of paraprofessional in the Al­ ternative Education, Health Care, and General Education classifica­ tions. Applications may be ob­ tained at the Hastings Area School System District Offices located at 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan or send resume to: Experienced CDM with knowledge of Clinical Nutrition Assessment to manage food service employees in a 138 bed county owned skilled nursing facility. Will function as Co-Dept. Head along with Clinical Dietary Manager (RD). Must have 2 years experience in long term care and work­ ing knowledge of all aspects of production, including staffing, as well as knowledge regarding nutrition assess­ ments and care planning, etc. Excellent wages, fringes and working conditions. Please send resume along with salary history in confidence to: Administrator, Basement waa Rapair by Wat Anchor ^ornapple # Ratting Sunhen Concrete 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 1-800-237-2379 HASTINGS4 MW SYSTEM OF SOUDMEST MOWN. MC | Frederid^C^Swanson~| DELTON - Mr. Frederick C. Swanson, age 63, of Delton, passed away at his residence on September 10, 1999. Mr. Swanson was bom in Battle Creek on March 8, 1936, the son of Donald and Maxine (Ackley) Swanson. He served his country in the United States Coast Guard and was a fork lift driver for Clark Equipment Company for over 23 years, retiring in 1987. From 1989 to 1991 he was a truck driver, a job he truly loved. Mr. Swanson married the former Nancy Swanson on September 2, 1955 in Battle Creek, who survives. He was preceded in death by his daughter. Sue Ann Swanson Boze in 1985 and a brother, Richard Swanson. Mr. Swanson is also survived by his son, Donald P. Swanson of Delton; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services for Mr. Swanson were conducted on Wednesday. September 15, 1999 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurses and Hospice Services will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Auction HOUSE FOR SAL^ auaaMBM Thursday, October 7th Property is located at 1005 N. Jefferson SL, Hastings, MI The sale will be held at 11:00 a.rn. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. Minimum bid is $52,701 S.E.V. is $33,388 • Property sells "AS IS" The house is a 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch on a full basement. This foreclosure sale is subject to six months redemption rights Terms: Certified funds delivered to the Sheriff at the sale. For more details contact • Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 Hural Drvrlopmtnl is An Equal Opportunity Lrndrr Look Around PROTECT YOUR GROUND Thomapple Manor is accepting applications for full-time OTR & PT. as well as part-time SLP (with potential to expand hours) for our new in-house Rehab department. Work in a team oriented en­ vironment with the opportunity io grow professionally, develop programs and provide quality therapy services to our residents. Qualified candidates will be motivated, have long term care ex­ Systematics, Incorporated. He enjoyed sport fishing and golf. Mr. Von Reis was preceded in death by his father. Erik Von Reis. He is survived by his wife of twenty-six hit a large tree, reported Trooper Robert Norris. Sparks was thrown from the vehicle, police said. He was cited for careless driving. No other information was available at press time. September 18th • 10:30 am - 3:00 pm , Stop in for FREE Hot Dogs and Popcorn Enter To Win A Shop Vac rvalue fi40> And Other Prizes Too! [GRAND REMAI STATION 575 Tanner Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 (Across from Cove Distributors) Phone (616) 948-9891 Fax (616) 948-9894 HOURS: Dally 7:30-5:30: Saturday 7:30-5:00; Sunday Closed �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 16. 1999 Larry R. (Joyce) Bush of Owosso, Robert A. Bush of Lake Odessa, and James L. (Rosie) Bush of Lansing; twelve Florence E. Bush LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Florence E. Bush, age 79, of Lake Odessa, formerly of Laingsburg, passed away Monday, September 13, 1999 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Bush was bom on October 28, 1919 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of C. Ernest and B. Gertrude (Klopfenstine) Be ver. She attended Lansing Eastern. She married Lawrence J. Bush Lansing on March 31, 1944, and preceded her in death in 1980. Visitation will be Thursday, September 16. 1999 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. & 7:00­ 9:00 p.m. at the Nelson-House Funeral Home, Laingsburg. Funeral Services will be held on Friday. September 17. 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the Nelson-House Funeral Home, Laingsburg Francis E. Brinker with Reverend Gerald Sever officiating. in he She had been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 34 years. in grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and one sister. E. Gerry (Kenneth) Slater of Lansing. She worked outside her home all her life various factories and business, Oldsmobile & Motor Wheel. Mrs. Bush was also preceded in death by her son, Michael. Mrs. Bush is survived by her five children, Donna J. (Douglas E.) Becher of Lake Odessa. Jeanette K. Foster of Florida. BATTLE CREEK - Francis fidwad Brinker, age 75. of Battle Creek, passed | away Wednesday. September 8. 1999 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Michigan. He was bom on August 15. 1947 in Hastings, the son of Leonard and Vera (Wood) Brinker. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1942, later he attended General Doris*J^forgar^ HASTINGS - Doris J. Morgan, age 77. of Hastings, passed away early Wednesday. September Thomapple Manor. 15. 1999 al Arrangements are pending at the Wien Funeral Home. Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan. Mr. Brinkei served in the United Stales Navy during World War II in the China-BurmaIndia Theater. He also served with SACO Intelligence Division. He spent most of his career in the ‘UteuvAip .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-5021 church phone. Sunday Service 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11 00 a m; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.. BiNc Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service at 6 00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road, Hastings. Mich. James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a m ; classes For all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 am Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service, 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m arc: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. THORN AfTLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times arc 8:30 a,m.. 9:55 a.m. and 1120 a m. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m., Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bnng the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Larry Hubley. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed /Thurs 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday 6:00-8.00 p.m. Warriors (grades K5th), serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6:00 p.m.; Youth Fellowship 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (grades 6­ 12th) Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided). 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene f‘rcLo< 945-5974. Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday. 9:00 ajm.; Rev. Ken Vaught; 11:00 a m.; Rev Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m. for all ages. 4-H, Mon­ days 6:30 to 800 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5.00 pm. Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. Freewill ofFeting We welcome you to our church Family with the warmth oF Christ1* Love, and the Fellowship oF people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Ftmtrly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east oF Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - For all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Bible Study. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer. Praise, and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith - “You Arc Welcome ” Church Phone 948-2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the HbrldHide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St. (comer oF S. Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m. und 10 a.m. Christian Education • 10 a.m.; Nursery Available at 10 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour; 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p m Services for Aduhs. Teen* and Children. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p m ; Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 11:00 a.m ; Confession Saturday 4 00-430 p.m 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058. St. Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 a.m. 1928 Bock of Common Prayer. Ques­ tion call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Sunday School for all ages. 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship Service. 11:00 am. Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana. Sr. & Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ tice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men. Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday al 11:00 am HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bibk Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Mee:ing at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children^ min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 a m. Traditional. 10:15 a.m. Sun­ day School; 11:15 a m. Contempo­ rary Service. Nurseiy provided. Ju­ nior church. Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p m. For more information call the church office. This information on worship services is pro­ vided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Haump BOSLEY PHARMACY " Prescription*" H ASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd. and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Res Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a m Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. Kid’s quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m.. Kids Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bibk Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For Further informa­ tion call the church office. BELLEVUE - Mr. Kenneth A. “Blackic” McClelland, age 77, of Bellevue, HASTINGS - Mr. Melvin William (Bill) Spore, age 70. of Haslings, passed passed away Tuesday. September 7, 1999 at his residence. He was bom September 17, 1921 in Castleton Township, the son of Albert and Celestia (Good) McClelland and was raised in the Woodland Barry County area. away Monday. September 13, 1999 al his residence. Mr. Spore was bom on August 20. 1929 in Vigo County. Indiana, the son of Leonard and Hazel (Sappington) Spore. He served in the United States Navy He graduated from Hastings High School in 1939. He served in the Army during World War II overseas in Germany, between August 1950 and June 1954. He and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge, and received the Purple Heart. Mr. McClelland was employed at Eaton's in Battle Creek for 34 years August 20. 1987. He moved to Hastings in 1984 from Indianapolis. Indiana, where between 1955 and 1984 he worked for earning the nickname “Blackic’’, retiring in December 1974. Ken married Lucile Cole February 15. 1942 at her parents home on Lacey Road, Barry County. He was a member of Dowling Country Chapel. Mr. McClelland enjoyed fishing, traveling, music, popcorn, snowmobiling, horseshoes, gardening, and spending the GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe, Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist. Church phone: (616) 945-9574 Barria free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of wonhip ser­ vice ova WBCH-AM 1220 at 10: 30 am SUNDAY - We will re­ sume our Fall Schedule 9:30 a m - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth are based on grade level. Three classes - Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps - are taught for adults. 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast. 11 00 a.m. - Worship Services - childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade. Look for our CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE coming towards the end of Septem­ ber! Dates and times will be avail­ able soon FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Haslings, Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller, Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller, Director. Noah’s Ark PreSchool. Thursday. Sept 16 6:45 p.m. Praise Team, 7:00 p.m Women’s Board meeting, dining room. Saturday. Sept 18 - Concern Group *3 at James' Sunday. Sept 19 - 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Soviet. 9:20 a.m. Children’s Wor­ ship. 10:00 a m. Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10:10 a.m. Sun­ day School for all ages. 11 20 am. Contemporary Worship Service; 11: 50 a m. Children’s Worship The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11:20 Savicc is broadcast ova Channel 10 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both Services. 4 00-6 00 pm Youth Kick-Off Monday. Sept. 20 • 9 00 a.m Staff Meeting. 7 30 p.m Trustees meet­ ing. Lounge Wednesday. Sept 22 • 6 00 Church Night Suppa. 7 00 p.m Chancel Choir rcncarsal Es­ trella Family from Xocenpich visit­ ing this week. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Hultop. Michigan supervisor. Mr. Spore was a member of the Hastings Assembly of God Church, the Middleville VFW, & the Haslings Moose Lodge. He was an avid outdoorsman. he survives. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister. Elizabeth Wheat. Mr. Brinker is survived by his wife, Charlene, daughter. Connie Branson of Elkton, Maryland; sons, David of Watervliet, Michigan, Steven of Lakewood. Colorado, and Kevin and Bnxx Brinker boj; of Wilmington. Delaware; six grandchildren; and his sister. Anne Humphrey of Freeport. Interment was in Fort Custer National Cemetery. and daughter. Cheryl Ann Spore in 1957; brothers, Floyd Arthur Spore in 1983, and Wilbur Spore in 1925; sister. Virginia Hayes in 1998; and half brother. Ervin Caldwell. Mr. McClelland Is survived by his wife, Lucile M. McClelland of Bellevue; son, Kenneth “Bruce” (Sue) McClelland of Mr. Spore is survived by his wife. Betty (Washbum) Spore of Haslings; daughter. Mitzi (Elvin) Lackey of Fishers, Indiana; brother. Charles L. Spore of Terre Haute. brother, Edward; brothers, Adron, Galen, and Vemard; his parents, Celestia McClelland. Albert Bellevue; daughter, Marilyn “Midge” (Ron) Farkas of Bellevue; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, Ralph (Edith) McClelland of Hastings; sisters, Elizabeth Klingman of Lake Odessa, Mildred Parker of Battle HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Western Electric as a mold press operator, trades helper, pipe fitter, trades analyst, and retired in 1984 as a trades maintenance Mr. Brinker was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church in Battle Creek, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed gardening and hunting and liked to travel. Mr. Brinker married Charlene E. Thomas on November 15, 1947, and she Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, September 13, 1999 at St. Philip Catholic Church. Reverend William L grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his baby 239 E. North Street. Hastings Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9414 Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Sunday. Sept 12 - 8 00 A 10 45 a m Wor­ ship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages); AAL Branch. Gracegram deadline. Thursday. Sept. 16 - 4:00 p.m. Children’s Choir; 4:45 Youth Ensemble, 7:00 Adult Choir. Satur­ day. Sept. 18 - 8:00 Narcot. Anon, Tuesday. Sept. 21 - 7:00 p.m. Cong. Council. 7:30 p.m. Ova. Anon. served in Korea aboard the USS Roosevelt. Mr. Spore married Betty J. Washbum on worked in California, Colorado. Florida, Wilmington. Delaware. Watervliet. Michigan and last at Battle Creek Ford in Battle Creek. enjoyed collecting coins, and farming. He war preceded in death by his parents; winters in Apache Junction, Arizona. He Creek, Alberta (Don) Gosch of New York State, and Edith Watkins of California; and granddaughter, Christine Lackey; step­ children. Mark (Denise) Smith of Grand Rapids, Brian (Sylvia) Smith of Hastings, Bonnie (Bryon) Cantrell of Hastings. Katie (Tony) Hayward of Middleville; and twelve step-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Funeral Services for Mr. McClelland were held Friday. September 10. 1999 at the Dowling Country Chapel. Reverend DcAnn Dobbs officiated. September 16, 1999 al 11:00 a.m. at the Hastings Hope United Methodist Church with Reverend Larry Hubley and Reverend James Campbell officiating. Burial was at Ellis Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. | GUERNSEY Mrs. Valerie J. LAKE, DELTON - Carrigan, passed Burial will be at Dowling Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pennock Hospital Home Health Care. Arrangements were made by Girrbath Funeral Home in Hastings. Valeti^J^Carrigan Greta B. Quigley unexpectedly Thursday. September 9, 1999 at her residence. Mrs. Carrigan was bom in Kalamazoo GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs. Greta B. Quigley, age 98, of Grand Rapids, and formerly of Hastings, passed away on October 18, 1916, the daughter of Vincent and Mary (Mudrak) Niedzwiecki. She married Donald Carrigan on April 3, Thursday, September 9, 1999 at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Carrigan retired from Kellogg's in 1974 with 26 years of service, she was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church Altar Society, the Kellogg Happy Birthday Club and the Twenty Five Year Club. Mrs. Carrigan was preceded in death by her sister, Lucille Luker and brothers, Chester Nye, and Edward Niedzwiecki. Mrs. Carrigan is survived by her husband, Donald Carrigan; daughter, Darlene (James) Hartman of Joliet, Illinois; son. Michael Carrigan of Waterford, Michigan; four grandsons and four great grandchildren; sister, Victoria M. Lutz of Battle Creek; brothers and sisters-in-law. Dale E. and Maxine Carrigan of Springfield, Michigan and Gordon and Emma Jean Vandenberg of Augusta; several nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, September 13, 1999 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Delton. Reverend Father Richard Valls Celebrant. Interment was at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. More obituaries on page 5 Memorial contributions may be made to the Calhoun County Area Humane Society. Arrangements were made by FarieyEslcs & Dowdle Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Lawrence E. Weber HASTINGS - Mr. Lawrence E. Weber, age 82, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, September Thomapple Manor. 14. Mrs. Quigley was bom on April 28, 1901 in Baltimore Township, Barry County, the daughter of Harvey & Blanch (Bachellcr) Padclford. She was raised in Baltimore Township, Barry County, and attended the Durfee country school, graduating in 1921 from Hastings High School. She went on to receive her teacher’s certification from the old Barry County Normal. She taught at the Moore Country School for two years. Mrs. Quigley married Herbert Bernard Quigley on June 14, 1923, and he preceded her in death on June 11, 1985. Following her marriage, they lived in Kalamazoo, Niles and Grand Rapids before moving to Hastings in 1927. She assisted her husband in owning and operating a printing shop in Hastings for several years. Mrs. Quigley was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Order of Eastern Star, The Garden Club, and United Methodist Women’s. Mrs. Quigley is survived by her nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews; special friends, Donna Johnson of Hastings, and Jane Nichols of Grand Rapids. Memorial Graveside Services were held on Monday, September 13, 1999 al 1999 at Mr. Weber was bom on March 22, 1917 in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert & Hilda (Hartman) Weber. He was raised in the Kalamazoo area, and attended schools there, graduating in 1935 from Kalamazoo Central High School. Following graduation he went on a bicycle tour of 2,600 miles across England, France, Germany. Belgium, Holland & Mr. Weber married Florence P. Treib on June 28. 1945, and she preceded him in death on April 17. 1991. Mr. Weber owned and away 1937, who survives. Fitzgerald officiated. Indiana; sisters. Vinca Hallie of Georgia. Beatrice (Cleomia) Rambis of Shelburn. Indiana; grandson. Seth Lackey; a lot of wonderful nieces, nephews, and many friends. I IBS Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 770 Cook Rd BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Services: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Worship 11 a m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. especially enjoyed his family, children, ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ' ST. CTTHUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Ros? Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. automotive industry, primarily as an automobile dealership service manager. He also worked as a field service representative for Fiat. During his career he lived and operated a gasoline service station in Kalamazoo prior to World War II. He entered the Army Airforce in May 1942, he served in Australia, New Guinea and the Phillipines being discharged in October 1945 with the rank of Corporal. He was employed at the Hastings United States Post Office for several years, retiring in the early 1970*s. He had previously worked at the former LyBarker Pharmacy in Hastings for a time. Mr. Weber was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, & the Rural Mail Carrier’s Association, he enjoyed ice fishing, his raspberry patch and camping. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William & Herbert Weber. Mr. Weber is survived by his daughter, Ann Kuhlman of Hastings; two sons, Christopher Weber of Traverse City, and Anthony (Tammy) Weber of Ionia; nine grandchildren, Amy, Matthew & Nathan Kuhlman; Tony, Nicole, Dakota, Maggie, Michelle, Aaron and Michael Weber, two great grandchildren. Taylor & Lindsay Kuhlman; brother, Robert (Wilma) Weber of Minneapolis. Minnesota. Visitation will be Thursday, September 16. 1999 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home where a Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. The Rite of Christian Burial will be Friday, September 17. 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father John Steffey officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Mt. Calvary Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Dr. Buhord W. Coe officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Choir. Arrangements were Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by Funeral Home, Hastings. made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Wren �Ihe Hastings Banner - Thursday September 16 1999 - Page 7 Lake Odessa N€UJS Social News Armours to observe 60th anniversary Lenzes to observe 40th anniversary Alton and F.vclvn (Manning) Armour will celebrate their 60th wedding anniver­ sary on September IX. 1999. Their actual anniversary date is Jan 3. 2<MX) I heir children: Ron and Mary Armour. Jeff and Kathy Brownell. Janice Lamic. Bryon and Norine Armour. Dave and Cathy Armour, arc hosting an open house on Sat­ urday. September IXth from 3 to 5 p.m. It will be at 1377 Sandy Circle. Baltimore Terrace Mobile Home Park. Hastings. No 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Sep­ tember 19 Don Irnz married Patricia Had­ dix on Sept 19. 1957 at the Congregational Church in laikc Odessa The couple have three children Hob and Susan Ixnz of Bat­ tle Creek; 14iu<a and Craig Calkins of Clawson; Karen and David Farris of Plain­ well; and one granddaughter. Cards and letters may be sent to them at 5411 Hammond Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. Don and Pat Lenz will celebrate their gifts, please. Mildred Wiley was 90 Sept. 6 Mildred Wiley of Middleville, celebrated her 90th birthday Monday. She was born Sept. 6. 1909. in Hastings Family members got together to have din­ ner. including a grandson who came up from Kentucky. Her husband Horace (Mickey) A. Wiley is deceased. She has three children, Diana (Bill) Roberts of Kingman. AZ. Ronda Wenger of Midland Ml. and Jody (Bruce) Grantham of Byron Center. Ml. She also has one daughter-in-law Joyce Wiley, in Middleville (son Joe Wiley deceased), six grandchildren, and two great grandchil­ dren. Mildred retired from Tvdcrv Viking Co. in 1974 /1/ka.Vil^e /Licenses Michael Jeremy Thompson. Haslings and Rosa Brigida Martinez. Hastings. Allen Lee Steele. Middleville and Jamie Lynn Thompson. Middleville. Jeremy Timcihy Wilkins. Hastings and Kelly Jean Karmcs. Hastings. Michael Lee Slack. Delton and Melissa Founder of COA will turn 96 Sue Combs. Delton. Jamie Lee Moore. Delton and Monika Founder of the Hastings C.O A., Merle Jean Samis. Delton Kenneth Wesley Magee, Dowling and Bndgctt Ann Jean Dzioba, Dow ling. Brian R Smith. Hastings and Martita Cooley, will mark his 96th birthday After retiring from G M. in 1962 after 25 Ann Freed. Hastings. Michael Daren Quigcl. Stockton. CA and years of service he donated 15 years to get the C.O \ started in Hastings. After being involved with the I Iks. Moose, and C.O.A. for so many years he now enjoys mowing grass, and living with his sons Don and Dick and Marcella, his daughter, and Kathy, his daughter-in-law in Spring Hill. Fla. Marjonc M. Earl. Middleville. Ml. Mitchell Joseph Vickery. Delton and Rebecca Ann Smith. Delton. Mark LaRue Allen. Woodland and Sarah Jane Fox. Woodland Aaron Jay Richmond. The Barry County Area Chamber of color map of the Barry County area The map will include advertising space for member businesses, a street index, local photogtaphs and history, area information and more Dave Mattox of I S. Maps Inc. will be in the area to show and opportunities to mem­ ber businesses beginning this week. A min­ imum ot 5.(MM) maps will be produced, with a quantitv ot free maps being given to each of the advertisers and the remainder to the chamber office, the travel information cen­ ters and various local sites and attractions for distribution. “The high quality map of the area will be a valuable full-color marketing tool to dis­ tribute to those relocating to the area and to our visitors, as well as to our local resi­ dents." said Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dixie Manshum. For more information call the chamber office at 945-2454 The Barry-Eaton District Healtn Depart­ ment will hold tlu and pneumonia clinics • Barry County Democratic Hall. 32X Jefferson’St.. Hastings, every Thursday in throughout Barry ( ounty Flu shots arc $!<» Pneumonia shots are October, noon to 4 p m • Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S SI5 Tetanus shots arc tree Medicare B recipients who present their Grove. Delton. Ml 49046. Wednesday. Oct charge The dates, limes, and sites arc listed as follow s • Commission on \ging. 120 N Michi­ gan Ave. Hastings Ml 49058. Tuesday. Sept 28. 9 a m to noon • Plumbs. 002 W state St. Hastings. Wednesday Sept 29. 9 a m to I p m the development of the resort business at Thomapple Lake, along with the story of how he came to be known as “Doc" and a pnze fish story. Reports were given on the successful summer ventures with more than 100 registering for Alumni Day at the end of June. 16 on the August open house, and a good attendance for Depot Day despite the heat. W'c learned that the winner of the grand pnze, a trip to Traverse City, is the husband of a sister of Ruth Daly of Second Avenue. He and his wife had attended Art in the Park and doubtless bought his winning ticket there At the Oct. 14 meeting, Robert Reed of Holland will return with a video interview with Claude Shcllcnbargcr relat­ ing his wartime cxpcnenccs during W'orld War II Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon for Hildred Davis, age 98. who had spent most of her life in the home she shared with husband. Aubrey T Davis, on Sixth Avenue. In her young years, she had been a teacher. She wa> one of the faculty members when the school building burned in 1921. For the rest of that year she taught her classes in the basement of a local church. Classes were held in several conve­ nient buildings around town during the con­ struction time for the “new" 1922 building. She is survived by her sister. Opal Dodge, now at Thomapple Manor, a nephew. Charles Dodge of Bellevue. Sharon Dodge of Lake Odessa, who has had a caring role in recent years, family of her deceased niece Dclora Dodge McWhorter, a grand niece in Grand Rapids, and many friends. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church. United Methodist Women and had been a president of WSCS ture on the Flats between the two towns Louis Gcncrcaux was the first trader to establish a post on the Grand. He married a native wife which proved to be advanta­ geous for his business. Friends here have been notified of the death of a former resident. Marguerite Fcldt Simpson of Florida, who died in August She graduated from the local high school in 1949. Her parents were Howard Fcldt. a jeweler, and Clara, a teacher She had been confined to a wheelchair tn recent years. Her husband was Fred Simpson After several days’ lull in harvest of green statute of Sojourner Truth in Memorial Park Sunday. Sept 25 Notable musical groups arc to perform, including the L* of M band, several church choirs and concert bands. ()n Aug 28. the Ken Cote family, the area representative of American Intcrcuhural student exchange Suzanne Yancey and the Cotes’ exchange student. Mai Kashimoto. hosted a cookout at the beach park for all the exchange students in mid-Michigan and their host parents. The pavilion at the beach was used for part of the day’s activities. Bri­ an and Pal Raynor and children did the grilling and worked on setting up. They had hamburgers and hot dogs from the grill, along with other food brought by the par­ ents. After the meal. Ms. Suzanne passed out dozens of water guns, w hich were put to their intended use. The students posed for a group picture and were surprised at the con­ clusion of the shooting session to be shot with shaving cream delivered by the par­ ents The Ray Hokes, who have hosted a student from Finland, provided rides on jet skis. There was time for sw miming also At the conclusion. Ken Cote distributed pins to the students and their host siblings on behalf of the village, wltose president and beans. Twin City Foods is again busy w ith handling truck loads of the vegetable each day. Many friends and relatives attended the 60th anniversary open house at the Congre­ gational Church’s dining hall Sunday in honor of Keith and Helen Haller. Their fam­ ily, Shirley and John Lich and children, were the hosts. They served tasty food attractively. Among the visitors were two former pastors and spouses, the Wingers of Midland, who were in Lake Odessa in 1943. and the Bcnnchoffs of Grand Rapids, who were here while the church was expanded with new rooms al the front and an entrance with steps protected from the weather Among the visiting relatives were cousins the former Diane Peacock of Grand Rapids and Lisa Peacock of Novi. Lisa and hus­ band Tom Price have been married for a year. Chet and Mary Jane (Klahn) Trout of Grand Ledge were among the many friends who attended. Sisters of Rcinc Peacock also came. Sr. Carmella of Marywood and Sr I manager were unable to attend. Many of the visitors commented on the beauty of the lake, the village and the friendliness of oth­ ers al the beach. Special 10% Discount September 15 thru September 50 FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Govt & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 as well as treasurer for many years. Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday with 29 present. Several new pro­ jects arc under way. The society now has I00 paid members in its third year. The 51 st On Detailing This includes sucn services as Duff & wax. interior sham­ poo & motor cleaning, combination specials, etc HUSTINGS DETAIL SHOP 1510 Star school Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 (1/4 Mile South of E.w. Bliss) 616-945-5607 Safe Investing With A Great Rate LEGAL NOTICE Hastings and Flu, pneumonia clinics to start in area Sept. 28 card will receive these injections al no Sept. 9 with 33 present. There were several guests. Lawrence Hecker of Hastings delighted his audience with his stones of U m Mary of Wright A dinner to benefit Hospice of Ionia Area is being held Sept 15 al an Ionia Country Club. This has the added feature of having celebrity waiters and an auction of goods donated by dozens of merchants and trades­ people The local celebs slated to sene were Fr Tom BoutFord of St Edwards church and Lakewood News reporter Helen Mudrv The waiters were charged with pro­ viding exceptional service in order to get big tips T he list of donors from around the county and even Grand Rapids numbered at least 150 Some of the local donors were Adgatcs. Ayres Video, the elevator. Chee Peng. Crystal Flash. Hartzlcr Tours. Jerry ’s Tire. Katie’s. Variety Store. Auto Parts. Eye Care. Sisters. Swifts. Thompson interiors. Tan N Tone. Walkers Pharmacy. Carls Supermarket. Rumors. Tracey s barber shop and Grandma’s Attic In its travel section, the Slate Journal reported the upcoming festivities at Battle ( reek to celebrate the unveiling of the member has been approved tor First Fami­ lies of Ionia County A research trip is scheduled for Sept IX at the Grand Rapid*. Public Library ( all Pam Swilcr for details Two visitors came from Durand Mem­ bers at most meetings offer to help new­ comers with their searches. One request this month is from Ontario, a descendant ol James Musgrove of Odessa Township Jackie Gilliland was the hostess and Teresa Leak Sweet of Sheridan was the registrar Wilma Ackerson of Lyons gave a very interesting history of this village on the Grand River. She showed several photos, including some of floods that covered streets and more of both Lyons and Muir When the white men came, the resident native population was carrying on agricul­ Susan Lynn Fcnstemakcr. Hastings. Chamber announces new map program Commerce has joined with U.S. Maps. Inc of West Palm Beach. Fla. to produce a full­ The monthly clinic of the Ionia County Health Department will be held in the base­ ment of Central United Methodist Church Wednesday. Sept. 22. from 9 to II a.m. Immunizations are available at this time. On Thursday. Sept. 23. there is to be a travel progtam at Lakewood High School presented by Don Van Polcn. a former resi­ dent and graduate of LOHS in 1953. Van Polcn is a professional photographer-narra­ tor with beautiful scenes on the screens with appropriate music. Alcthians members should plan to attend. This program is based on Haw-aii Friends of the Library met Sept. 7 to hear reports on the summer programs of the library, a revised report on finances from the bratwurst sale, and to review contents of the newsletter, which is to be mailed within the week. More than 300 copies arc mailed. With very little effort except a brief newspaper announcement, old grads of Carson City High School met last Wednes­ day al Haradmc Park with sack lunches tn hand People registered from Lansing and Laingsburg. Grand Rapids and Greensville. Ithaca and Alma. Lake Odessa, Indiana and Florida. They had a few announcements and then adjourned to the high school, where they enjoyed the display of gradua­ tion pictures from the 1890s to the present. This gathering is held on the Wednesday follow ing Labor Day. The Lake Odessa Histopcal Society met 13. I to 4 p.m • Barrv-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment. HO W (enter St. Hastings. Satur­ day. Oct 16. X 30 to 11 a m • Manic leal (.range M-66. Nashville. Ml 49070. Tuesday. Oct 26. 4 to 7 p m • Sunfield I nited Methodist. 22" Logan Street. Sunfield. Ml 48890. Wednesday. Oct 27. 2 30 to 4 30 p m. For more information, call 945-9516 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth P Belles and Karen A Belles husband and wile (original mortgagors) to Amenquest Mortgage Company Mortgagee, dated February 24, 1999 and recorded on March 11. 1999 as Document No 1026364. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 04/100 dollars ($72,512 04). including interest at 9 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry Count, Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m on September 30. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN Barry County Michigan and are 6.25% APY Minimum deposit $50,000 6.05% APY Minimum deposit $1,000 described as Commencing at the Southeast corner of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North Range 8 West Johnstown Town­ ship Barry County Michigan thence North 762 feet thence West 244 feet thence North 371 feel thence East 244 feet thence South 371 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ot such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 32* 1a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated August 19 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File *990708355 Falcons (9/’6) 36 Month Certificate of deposit* FDIC Insured ATI ON AL ANK of AST1NGS -Penalls for early withdrawal • I tinned time otter I Main Office 241 West Stale Street Hastings. Michigan 945-3437 Gun Lake Office 12850 W. M-179 Hwy Wayland. Michigan. 795-7116 or 792-4406 | �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 16 1999 ing for her was Yet. I don’t regret a second I spent with my mother, because she needed me. Taking care of an elderly person full time can be debilitating Mental health counsel­ ing can be a godsend There arc times when you just don’t believe you can make it through another day. And those days be­ LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale WARDROP A WARDROP. PC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by GARY WILCOX and CHRIS­ TINE WILCOX husband and wile Mortgagors to COMMONPOINT MORTGAGE Mortgagee dated June 17. 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry State of Michigan on July 8. 1997 in Liber 701 beginning on Page 87 and assigned by said Mortgagee to THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FI­ NANCE INC by an assignment dated June 17 1997 and recorded on January 20 1998 in Liber 1005 beginning on Page 511. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine and 24/100 ($69 789 24} dollars including interest at 11 30"o per annum Further, there are due and unpaid property taxes as follows 1997 property taxes in the amount of One Thousand Sixty-One and 79/100 ($1 061 79) Dollars and 1998 prop­ erty taxes m the amount of Nine Hundred EightyTwo and 04/100 ($982 04) Dollars No suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by this Mortgage Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and approved notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, inside the East door to the Barry County Courthouse 220 W State Street Hastings Michigan that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for Barry County at 1 00 p m on Thursday. October 14 1999 Said premises are situated in the City of Hast­ ings. Barry County. Michigan and are described as THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 5 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 4 OF BLOCK 15 OF EASTERN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS FORMERLY VILLAGE ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN COMMONLY KNOWN AS 402 EAST GRAND STREET HAST­ INGS MICHIGAN TAX IDENTIFICATION NO 08-051-220-074-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241a MSA 27A 3241(1). tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 7. 1999 THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE INC Assignee of Mortgagee WARDROP & WARDROP PC By Thomas M Wardrop (P38268) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Suite 150 ■ Frey Building 300 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids Ml 49503-2467 Telephone (616) 459 '225 (10/7) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Sept 7. 1999 at 7:30 p.m Present All board members and 7 residents Dept reports and correspondence received Watercraft control public heanng to be held Sept 15 at 7 p m at twp hall Approved use of hall for Democratic Caucus on March 11. 2000 Casey Hams presented gypsy moth update Approved $375 bid by Ritchies Tree Service Approved $147,165 bid by Harvey Bender for firebarn addition and roof alterations Bills read and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by John Gates. Supervisor (9/16) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Leslie D Powers Husband and Cheryl Powers his wife to Allstate Mortgage and Finance Corporation mortgagee dated May 1C 1995 and recorded May 31 1995 in Liber 631 Page 526 Barry County Records said mon­ gage is now held by Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association as Trustee by assignment dated May 22 1995 and recorded on May 31 1995 in Liber 631 Page 534 Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Eight and 77/100 Dollars (586 368 77) including interest at the rale of 12 5°» per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of ihe State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings Ml in Barry County Michigan at 1 00 p m on October 14 1999 The premises are located m the Township of Yankee Springs Barry County Michigan and are described as Lot 18 Yankee Springs Highlands according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 o* Plats Page 90 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless the property is de­ termined abandoned .n accordance with MCLA §600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated June 2 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Norwest Bank Minnesota National Association as Trustee as Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy Ml 48084 1248) 643-4464 (9/30) File No 189 0181 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DSBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth N Morand a single man (ordinal mortgagors) to Great Lakes National Bank Michigan. Mortgagee, dated July 31 1997. and recorded on September 9 1997 in Document 1001333. Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 52/100 dollars ($34 331 52). including interest at 8 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Michigan at 1 00 p m on October 21.1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Barry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Lot 66 ot Steven s Wooded Acres according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats. 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Oct. 7 Last year, as the site coordinator. 1 received a phone call from an 80-ycar-old woman who read about the free screening in your column. "Millie” had recently lost her hus­ band after 52 years of marnagc. and was experiencing many of the symptoms of clinical depression. She had never seen a mental health professional. If it had not been for your encouragement. I don’t be­ lieve “Millie" would have ever made that phone call Unfortunately, there is still a Migma for many people who seek mental health ser­ vices. Your endorsement of events like the National Depression Screening Day makes it easier for people to come forward and get the help they need. The bad news about de­ pression is that it is very common, affecting more than 17 million Americans each year. The good news is that depression is treat­ able. with most people showing major im­ provement within four to six weeks. Please continue to spread the word. Ann Mary Halpin. Ph D.. Illinois Psychological Asso­ ciation. Dear Dr. Halpin: Last year’s National De­ pression Screening Day was the most suc­ cessful ever, attracting more than 91.000 people to over 3.000 screening sites. Depression is often misunderstood. Peo­ ple think it has to do with adjusting to a new job or city. Persistent sadness and irritabil­ ity is dismissed as normal teenage moodi­ ness. Older people think it is a natural part of aging. College students often develop depression and blame themselves, thinking they can’t handle the pressures of college. Children can suffer from depression, too. One in 33 children and one in eight adoles­ cents may have clinical depression. The truth is. depression is a diagnosable disorder that requires treatment. And what most people do not know is that it affects other parts of your health. Chronically de­ pressed seniors arc at greater risk of devel­ oping cancer. Heart attack survivors who also have depression have an increased risk of dying within six months. Common symptoms of depression in­ clude sadness, hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness •'People w ith depression experience difficulty sleeping and changes in appetite. Sufferers no longer derive plea­ sure in activities that were once enjoyable, and may have difficulty concentrating and making decisions. Some people have vague medical complaints like aches and pains that won’t go away: headaches, backaches and stomach ailments. Depression may also be characterized by thoughts of death and suicide. This year. National Depression Screening Day is Thursday. Oct. 7. Screenings arc completely free and totally anonymous. No one asks for a name or makes any judg­ ments. The clinicians and staff arc there to help, educate and comfort. Those who may be experiencing symptoms of depression or know someone who is, should call the tollfree number that has been set up especially for my readers. It is I-8OO-242-2211 (TTY for the hearing impaired: 1-8OO-855-288O). These numbers arc available starting today, and you will be given the location of the screening site in your area. The lines arc open 24 hours a day. Screening participants will hear an edu­ cational presentation and have the opportu­ nity to take an anonymous, written screen­ ing test, pick up educational brochures, and meet mdividua’ly with a clinician for a brief screening interview. Anyone who appears to have symptoms of depression will be di­ rected to a treatment facility in his or her area If you sec yourself in today’s column, don’t fail to follow through. If you have a fnend or loved one who may be depressed, please do whatever is necessary to get him or her to a screening site. Depression is nothing to be ashamed of. I love my read­ ers. and don’t want to lose any of you, es­ pecially not to an illness that is treatable. If you feel depressed, make that call NOW. 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CALL TODAY - TOLL FREE 1-800-648-6329 FOR RATE QUOTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION ‘Heroic’ care Dear Ann Landers: “Second Banana in Oklahoma” told you that for four years, she has been seeing a 39-year-old man who lakes care of his mother. “Banana" felt slighted You suggested Mama's apron stnngs might be too tight. This man is not a mama's boy. He is mak­ ing sacrifices to ensure that the woman who gave him life is properly cared for. I know this from personal experience because I spent the past five years doing the same for my mother. She passed away last Novem­ ber. I will never do another job (and yes. it IS a job) as stressful and demanding as car­ GIRL, Jaden Elaine, bom Aug. 18, 1999 at Pennock Hospital at 3:46 p.m. to Renee Rosin and Tom Rosenberg of Hastings. BOY, Miles Carson Butler, bom at Sparrow Medical Center to Joel and Novia Butler of Haslett on Aug. 2R, 1999. Weighing 9 lbs. 6.3 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. He is welcomed home by big sister. Shianne, as well as proud grandparents Alvin and Susie Butler of Nashville, Grant and Debbie Carver of Bentley and Richard and Loma Gonzalez of Detroit. BOY, Thomas Eden Roscoe, bum at Pen­ nock Hospital at Sept. I, 1999 at 10:44 a.m. to Bcrtina and Lawrence Roscoe of Hast­ ings. Weighing 9 lbs. 8 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, George Arthur, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 30. 1999 at 8:18 a.m. to Gor­ don Shane and Lori McNeill of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Ty Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 3, 1999 at 8:27 to Cheryl and Gene Sinclair of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 1/4 ozs. and 21 1/4 inches long. BOY, Jared Wayne, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Sept. I, 1999 at 6:12 p.m. to Scott and Patricia Zicsman of Clarksville. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kadic Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 2, 1999 at 10:06 p.m. to Ang­ ie and Randy Snore of Hastings. Weighing BOY, Dakota Lee, born at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Sept. 3. 1999 at 11:59 a.m. to David and Julie Phillips of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 3/4 ozs. and 22 inches long. ing 9 lbs. 2 ozs and 21 inches long. BOY, Turner Allen, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 30. 1999 at 2:17 p.m. to Travis and Anne Hutchens of Delton. Weighing 8 more information on how you can help. Or check out the web site. www.arcvouintoit.com S!) * Banana Hannon. I was named after my grandmother, a famous dancer. I love my name because it is so different. Also, it has a nch family history. Please pnnt this to help me connect with some of my long-lost relatives. Banana Hannon Anderson. Charlottesville. Va. Dear Banana: Here’s your letter Please let me know if you hear from the rest ot the bunch. (Sorry. I couldn't resist it.) What can you give the person who has everything? Ann Landers booklet. "Gems." is ideal Jor a nightstand or coffee table "Gems" is a collection of Ann Landers ’ most requested poems and essays Send a self-addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for 55 25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems. c/oAnn Landers. PO Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate wch page at mew creators com Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. GIRL, Mackenzie Nicole, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 30. 1999 at 9 44 a m. to Michael and Becky Hopkins of Lake Odessa Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY. Garrett Coleman, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 25. 1999 at 3:16 p.m. to Jessica Breeden and Johnny Johnson of Mulliken. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 I 2 inches long. BOY, Ezekiel Jacob, born at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 27. 1999 at 9 p.m. to Jason and Rebecca Ringleka of Hastings Weigh­ ing 9 lbs. 15.5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Abbigail Rac. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 24. 1999 at 8:55 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell R. Tolan of Middleville Weighing 7 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Reese Roscmanc. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 24. 1999 at 4:58 p.m. to Samm and Julia VanHoutcn of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Mathew Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 24. 1999 at 12:24 p.m to Robert and Jennifer Elliott of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Anthony, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 22, 1999 at 3:40 p.m. to Melissa and Jason Strothcide of Nashville Weigh­ ing 5 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, William (Will) Michael, born at Pen­ nock Hospital on Aug. 20, 1999 at 2:16 p.m. to Joe and Darcy Quiscnbcrry of Del­ ton. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs and 21 12 inches long. GIRL, Lisa Mane bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 20, 1999 at 11:10 a.m to Phil andTami Hew itt of Lake Odessa Weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz and 22 inches long. GIRL, Leah Anne, bom at Pennock Hospi­ lbs. 2 ozs. and 22 inches long. tal on Aug. 19. 1999 al 1:09 p.m Io Shawn and Katie Hawthorne of Hastings Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long GIRL, Riley Jean, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 31, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. to Troy and Sherry Eggers of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jordan Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 19, 1999 at 8:19 p m. to Sunni and Corey Lake of Middleville Weighing 8 lbs 3 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY’, Avery Joe. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 31. 1999 at 9:49 a.m. to David and Sandra Gilbert of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs. GIRL, Mackenzie Lee. born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 18. 1999 at 1:04 p.m. to Mandy Honeysett (Watson) of Hastings Weighing 9 lbs. 10 1.2 ozs. and 22 I 2 inch­ 3 4 oz. and 21 inches long. A volunteer program for those who care Call 1-SN8-77-Youth for Banana name Dear Ann: You recently printed a letter signed “Second Banana." I would like to know where she got that name My name is 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. teenagers. It is too much work to prepare a We also offer... 3 and 6 month continuous policies also available. (Determined by multiplying rale shown by 3 for three months or 6 jor six months). Join with the thousands of Michigan poKbyholdcrs who have already called and saved! All it takes is 10 minutes or less to learn now you can save! age (singular) they would prefer. By now. you know the young guests have not been taught manners, so. you shouldn't be sur­ prised when they behave like slobs. BOY, Zachanah Logan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 3. 1999 at 3:48 p.m. to Kay and Dale Burslcy of Woodland. Weigh­ ever make. ■ MANDATORY NO FAULT COVERAGE dinner for six. so we take them to a nice restaurant. My daughters fnend and her children always order the most expensive items on the menu, sometimes, two bever­ ages apiece, and invariably. a nch dessert. They pick at everything but the dessert, and what is left over, they take home My daughter does not do this. She takes her cue from what WE order, as she was taught to do when she is an invited guest. I am not cheap, nor am I hard up for money, but 1 don’t want to be taken advantage of. My daughter’s fnend is an educated busi­ nesswoman. who I’m sure has an expense account and is old enough (42) to know better She works with my daughter, so I don’t want to embarrass her and create a problem. Any suggestions? - A Midwestern Dilemma. Dear Midwestern: If you don’t want to be taken advantage of. TAKE CONTROL. When you treat your daughter’s fnend and her teenagers to dinner, order for the table giving the guests a choice (YOUR choice) of two or three items. Also, ask what bever­ come more frequent and more draining as your loved one's health deteriorates Tell your readers if they know someone who is taking care of an aging or sick rela­ tive. to offer a hand, or an car. or a hug and a word of appreciation and praise It can mean more than sou will ever know Beaver Falls. Pa. Dear Beas er Falls: The only people w ho can understand what it is like to take care of an aging or ill relative are those who have been there and done that Obviously, you qualify. There arc no medals for you heroic individuals, just the satisfaction of know ing you did the decent thing when the situation demanded it and that should be reward enough. You won't regret it Trust me Here’s a letter from a reader whose cu­ riosity got the best of her es long. BOY, Chase Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 31. 1999 at 2:40 p.m to Stephanie Sheets of Lake Odessa Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 I 2 inches long. GIRL. Bracdcn Fae. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 18. 1999 at 4 p.m to Jeff and Tracey Wescott of Hastings Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 22 inches long �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 16. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... The Wilson Wabbler, Wobbler, Grass Widow, Sizzler and Bassmerizer By Joyce F. Weinbrecht This story was first written by Hubert Cook and first published in "From Time to Time” on Oct. 4. 1990. by Esther Walton. We can not change the story very much, but Charlton Park Museum now has a group of six Wilson fishing lures, donated by David Hastings’ first motor driven 1919 American LaFrance right hand drive fire truck. and Alice Cook. Hubert Cook wrote: "This surface fishing bait was conceived, patented and manufactured exclusively by its inventor. R.T Wilson. He was always known as Art Wilson, but he really had no first name, and was christened by only the initials R T. He came to Hastings from Greenville and was employed by the Con­ solidated Press and Tool Company as a pat­ tern maker in the same building evacuated by the Viking Corporation when they moved to a new location. "At this time. I was a draftsman for the Car Seal and as they had no pattern maker of their own. it was my job after the draw­ Six mint condition bass lures now in the Charlton Park Collection, donated by David and Alice Cook. other shapes he thought might give the desired action. He finally decided the lure with the white body and four red flutes gave the most satisfactory results "Although he eventually made other col­ or combinations, and other shapes under different names, this was the original patented Wilson Wabbler "He made several of these lures and gave them to his friends io try out They had such great success that he decided to put the bait on the market. He bought a small lathe and a spindle carver and installed them in his garage where he worked in his spare .imc and was in business. "Abcn Johnson, nephew of Emil Tydcn. who was involved in the Hastings Manufac­ turing Company as its president and sales manager in 1915. became interested and helped Art on the selling end. “The business soon grew to the point ings were made to go over the Consolidated pattern shop and make the patterns for the Seal Company and Table Company­ machines. dies, jigs and fixtures. This is how I met R. T Wilson better known as Art Wilson. At this time, he was experimenting with his fishing lures. This was about 1908. “At the time of his invention, one of the best ways for catching bass was by ‘dap­ ping.’ using a long cane pole with a line of the same length, with cither a live frog or minnow on a single large hook, and skitter­ ing it in or near the weed beds or lilies. Art thought there must be some better way of fooling the fish without the trouble and expense of using live bait and the ungainly- long pole. “The pattern shop was in the south wing of the building, overlooking the river just below the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Sagi­ naw bndge where you could sec the weed beds and quite often a fish jumping. This stretch of river was Art's testing ground, and many summer esenings would find him there, casting with the different shapes and where he had to add on to the garage, add more equipment, quit his pattern making job and was soon employing his and most of the other wives in the neighborhood, paint dipping, hand striping, assembling hooks, boxing and shipping the lures "Over the next few years other manufac­ turers. noting the success of the Wilson colors of the lures. “He usually turned these experimental lures on the pattern shop lathe during his noon hours and carved by hand the flutes or FOREST 240 AND Wabbler. made surface lures of all manners and description until H appears that the bass got so confused over the many choices they had to make that they just gave up in despair, or decided not to be fooled any­ more. Anyway, the business tapered off and Art quit making them. "He took the job of driving the first motor driven fire truck in Hastings, living upstairs in the City Hall so he could be on duty most of the time. This fire truck was a 1919 American LaFrance right hand drive truck. "After a few years he contracted tubercu­ losis and moved to Alamogordo. N.M.. but his health did not improve and he finally returned to Michigan to the TB Sanitarium at Gaylord, where he died. "Art was a great lover of the out of doors and we became very good friends and before he lost his health, we spent many happy hours together hunting, fishing and canoeing and picnicking with our families. He loved a good joke and once asked me to make a bobber for his wife to use on her fishing line. He furnished me with a piece of cocobolo wood from which to make it. “He enjoyed telling.how excited his wife was when she first threw her line out and May, STREAM 1921 ZlOO'-tin Gold for the Small-n^3rss r. r \n 5 or We'BiiVst ART WILSON says, says ne, that there must be a few really sizable bass still residin’ in the allows waters of this here North America. Art * " also that he would kinda like to see the color of their hair, So he has Fair field. rigged up a friendly little contest for all good bass fishermen. Open to all. No strings. And darn little “tape" — red or otherwise. Wilion’i Grau Widow -CA. Here is the dope: A prize of $100 will be awarded to the man, woman or child who catches the big­ gest* large-mouth bass this year on any one of the three new Wilson Wobbler Baits shown here. namely Bassmerizer, Grass Widow or Wilson’s Sizzler. $100 v-ill also be a.-.arded to the person who catches the biggest small-mouth bass. Please note carefully:— In order to qualify for this contest you must enter your name before July 1, 1921, and you must catch your large or small-mouth bass on one of the three Wilson Wctdleti — b Jt not fiihlsi* 75c Baits shown here. WiisM's Buratrizer If Your Dealer Does Not Carry These Baits in Stock, Order Direct from This Ad. Bait ihown on the left is a combination bait. Dives and wobbles—or. with lines attached to oth er end becomes a surface bait with a good husky wiggle. TV/TOST good dealers carry the old reliable Wilson Wobblers, but not all of them have AY* stocked these three new numbers. If your dealer cannot supply you, simply mark a cross through the baits you want, enclosing check or money order to cover. We prefer to have you buy through your dealer, but we will ship you direct if your dealer cannot supply you. WILSON WOBBLERS The Baits That Taught Bass How to Fight Enter Your Name Today • •'T'AXE a vrtlaoa Wobbler w.th yoc-*nd A yea'll con* back toms w;tb bass.” If you"aza an old-time ftsierasa you know tail staUssut Is mors than a catch phrass. I It fifl ImtM These wiggling, wob’jliug. buM-sllurUir belts are dead-sure flsb-gs’.tsrs —<ad the three caw auabtrs shown oboes (the batts on which this contest ;• built) are worthy of their Wilson Wobbler pareuugs. Simply drop us a line stat.ng that you wish to be enrolled in this contest and your name will be registered. If you want any of the batts shown on this pjge just mark a cross through those you desire and send a check or money order. Wilson’a Sizzler Wilson’s SIZZLER shown above is wtedIcss until the fish strikes. Then the scissors, action bares the two sharp hooks. Conditions of Biggest Bass Contest Two Prizes — $ 100 Each One will be awarded to the pertsr. efthsag the b.g<est large-mouth ban i r.d one to the Brien catching the biggest small-rr.msth st. In case of a tie in weight, greatest length o*er all will decide. Should there be a tie os to both weight and length, girth measurement will he the cee.c.ng ^SHOULD THZR’E BE ONE OR MORE TIES IN WEIGHT. LENGTH AND GIRTH MEASUREMENT EACH TXING CONTESTANT WILL RECEIVE THE PRIZE OFFERED Contestant SPORTING GOODS COMPANY 418 HASTINGS, MICH. Michigan Ave. Offering money prizes “m gold coinjgv ’ It was very cuintnun until die U.S.A, went off gold intended to inspire cunlidence, one *uppu*es. ulut other reason could there be—then? the bobbier went down immediately and she thought lhat she had a big one hooked. She repeated this several times before she dis­ covered the cause. Art explained to her that I had probably picked up a piece of cocobo­ lo wood by mistake. This wood is so heavy lhat it sinks of its ow n weight. This was my first introduction to Mrs. Wilson, which at first was none too cordial. "Soon after this our two families packed a picnic lunch and journeyed up north of Greenville to one of Art’s favorite trout streams to catch and bring home enough for a trout supper. However the trout wouldn't cooperate and wc didn’t catch a single one big enough to keep. But coming home through Freeport we turned west a mile or so to Cane Creek and caught plenty of nice trout for our supper." Hubert Cook wrote more about Art [R.T.] Wilson and their adventures together. Their friendship went way beyond fishing and fishing lures. He continues his story about Art Wilson. He writes: "Just writing about Art bnngs back so many recollections of our escapades togeth­ er that I just have to tell someone about them. For instance Art Wilson. Fred Fairchild, Frank Holly, myself and two hound dogs arc probably the only white per­ sons ever to travel from two miles cast of Woodland to Hastings by canoe. You could­ n’t do it today as the water isn’t deep enough. Trees and brush block the channel of Mud Crock [now called Collier Drain] all the way to Thomapple Lake. "The only reason we could do it at this time was that a steam dredge had cleared the channel the year before and the only obstacles we encountered was the occasion­ al wire fence across the creek Wc took turns paddling the canoes while the other two hunted rabbits with the dogs. We stayed all night at Cole’s Hotel at Thomapple Lake and and the next day traveled down the riv­ er to Hastings, ending up with more rabbits and ducks than wc felt like cleaning. "Another time. Art and I borrowed a hound and went rabbit hunting a few miles south of Hastings. By noon we cither lost the dog or he lost us. and wc spent most of the afternoon, calling and looking for him. also worrying about what wc would tell his owner when wc returned without his dog. However, when wc came to his house there was the dog on the porch, wagging his tail, as though he was delighted that wc had found our way home without his help.” Source: Charlton Park Historic Village. Forest and Stream. May 1921. The Wilson Wabbler, Hubert D. Cook: January 30. 1968. R.T. Wilson. local Inventor, From Time to Time. January 4. 1990, Esther Wal­ ton. Citv of Hastings. Michigan. 1871­ 1971 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Forecloaure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of s mortgage made by Michael T Bowling, an unmarried man (onginal mort­ gagors) to Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corpora­ tion, Mortgagee, dated September 25. 1995, and recorded on October 12. 1995 m Liber 642. on Page 383. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to The Bank of New York as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 30. 1995, Series 1995-C, Assignee by an assign­ ment dated October 17. 1995 which was recorded on November 12. 1996. in Liber 677. on page 844, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED FOURTEEN AND 58/100 dollars ($141,614 58). including interest 11 750% per annum Adjustable rale mortgage Interest rate may change 3/29 and 9/29 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 00 p m . on October 21.1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as COMMENCING AT THE WESTERLY COR­ NER OF LOT 7 OF THE RECORDED PLAT OF ENGLANDS SUBDIVISION. BEING IN SECTION 5. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES. 22 MINUTES WEST 101 35 FEET. THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 17 90 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE. THENCE NORTH 15 DEGREES 53 MINUES 35 SECONDS WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 30 FEET THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 118 FEET THENCE NORTH 67 DE­ GREES 29 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 37 FEET THENCE NORTH 26 DEGREES 23 MIN­ UTES 25 SECONDS EAST ON THE WEST LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 36 32 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIP­ TION. THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES 14 MIN­ UTES 40 SECONDS EAST ON THE WEST LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 22 FEET THENCE NORTH 52 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SEC­ ONDS WEST 68 81 FEET THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ON A TRAVERSE LINE ALONG GUN LAKE 50 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 72 DEGREES 22 MIN­ UTES 11 SECONDS EAST 83 03 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO THAT LAND WHICH LIES BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND GUN LAKE ALSO AN UNDIVIDED 1/12 INTEREST IN KIMBERLY PARK LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE WESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 7 OF THE RECORDED PLAT OF ENGLANDS SUBDIVISION BEING IN SEC­ TION 5 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 22 MINUTES WEST 101 35 FEET THENCE NORTH 80 DE­ GREES 10 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 17 90 FEET THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST 103 63 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 39 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 35 45 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIP­ TION THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 14 MIN­ UTES 24 SECOND EAST 129 3 FEET THENCE Copy of an advertisement that appeared in the Forest and Stream magazine May. 1921 I NORTH 78 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 55 SEC­ ONDS WEST 93 53 FEET THENCE SOUTH 62 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 16 51 FEET THENCE SOUTH X DEGREES 00 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 65 93 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 43 32 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 57 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 31 SEC­ ONDS EAST 84 08 FEET. THENCE NORTH 62 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST 20 50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO AN UNDIVIDED 1/15 INTEREST IN PARKWAY DRIVE. LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE WEST­ ERLY CORNER OF LOT 7 OF THE RECORDED PLAT OF ENGLANDS SUBDIVISION. BEING IN SECTION 5. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 22 MIN­ UTES WEST 101 35 FEET. THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 17 90 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE NORTH 15 DE­ GREES 53 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST 30 FEET. THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 08 MIN UTES 35 SECONDS WEST 118 FEET THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 10 SEC­ ONDS WEST 37 FEET. THENCE NORTH 26 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 36 32 FEET. THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST 22 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST 40 0 FEET. THENCE NORTH 46 DEGREES 17 MINUTS 42 SEC­ ONDS EAST 41 0 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 82 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST 116 00 FEET THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST 70 0 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 288 7 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF ENGLAND DRIVE. THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF ENGLAND DRIVE 36 0 FEET. THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 29 88 FEET. 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THENCE SOUTH 18 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST 103 63 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 9. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #97020981 Mustangs (10/7) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 16 1999 Saxons first in O-K White soccer Scoring 17 goals and allowing just three in three O-K White contests, the Hastings' soccer squad members are proving that they arc truly a title contender this fall Coach Dennis Argetsingcr's hooters heat Zeeland al Johnson Field Tuesday 7­ The family doesn’t just stay at home, look at sports Sports arc a lot about family, whether that's a family connection like one between a father and a son or a family bond like one between many members of Lehman... to Ray Page to Keith Middlebush . and to many others who contributed... their efforts proved that many hands can make wonderful work. one school's athletic clan. That was certainly apparent during my recent journeys to Hastings High School's Johnson Field and to Gun Lake, where area cross country runners trekked Jotting down times... starting races... calculating finishing times... posting results for anxious media members... the TK team did it all and not only survived it. but succeeded. Call it the work of a family or call it whatever you like, but with every winner you will find a family working hard together to achieve their goals. What great stuff! • Should Barry Play. And Where?: Well. Barry Sanders says "no way" to ever playing foi the Detroit Lions again. The Lions filed a grievance to recover $5.4 million that they claim Sanders owes them from the five-year deal he inked in 1997. Sanders says he will repay the money if the Lions trade him. The Lions say if Barry plays it will be with them. My call on this one is similar to the Lions' stance. The Lions shouldn't trade him and if Barry ever wants to come back the Lions' door will always be open. A contract is a contract, and if Barry is a professional, he should realize that and abide by the terms that he signed. If not, then he can find some other business to on Monday. At Johnson last Friday, it was a great pleasure to roam the sideline and talk a little bit with Rob Lee I and his son Robb Lee II. Rob Lee has coached H.Y.A.A. football for seven or eight years, so he has had the luxury of working with many of the current Saxon varsity stars, including Robb Lee. who has been out with an injury but is soon to return. The connection between the Lees and the connection between Rob Lee and many of the football players he has helped to mold, are certainly special, especially now since the Saxons are 3-0. Like life, football is a growing process and when success comes your way it makes all of the hard work worth it. Just look at former Denver Bronco quarterback John Elway and his family (of teammates, coaches, friends and fans) in the Mile High city. The stories lhat can be told and the smiles that can be seen are proof of the Saxons' current pigskin success and the Lees are just two great examples of the achievements and the benefits of those achievements. As for Gun Lake, the Thomapple Kellogg invitational took place there and another family, the TK athletic team, helped to make it a super time for all 29 teams ('er families) that were there. From cross country coach Tammy Benjamin... to athletic director Tom get involved in. My favorite comments on the matter comes from J-Ad's own Dan Bucrge. Buergc says Barry Sanders is comparable to a beautiful girlfriend with a bad personality or with an irritating voice. When they go the distance, it's great, but the rest of the time it's painful... or quite agonizing. Talk to you soon. The next Saxons’ goal, improve versus the Pioneers With one third of the prep football season completed. Hastings is right where they wanted to be at 3-0. When coach Jeff Keller s Saxons spoke about goals at the beginning of the year, the aim was to be undefeated heading into its first "big" test that comes Friday versus East Grand Rapids. Mission accomplished. "We divided the season into thirds and wc wanted to be 3-0 heading into the heart of our schedule." Keller said. "Wc wanted to be a little physical (versus Northview) and we wanted to set a the tone." Game plan executed. Now. the blue and gold gridders arc looking to fine tune their overall game efforts as they prepare for a punishing Pioneer team. Hastings is ranked at No. 9 in this week's Division III prep football rankings made by the Detroit Free Press. Many would expect Keller, and his squad, to be joyous following their 26-8 win last Friday versus Northview. Not necessarily... just listen to the coach. "I thought wc played sloppy and made a lot of mental mistakes." coach Keller said. "Wc .nu£* focus more on practice preparation.” The Saxons sprinted out to a 26-0 lead on the Cats before a late fourth quarter touchdown spoiled their shutout bid. Hastings chalked up 358 yards of offense with 249 yards, and three touchdowns, coming on the ground. Leading the Saxons' ground assault were Josh Woodard (108 yards on 17 carries), quarterback Tony Bownc (78 yards on five carries). Scan Tefft (34 yards on four carries) and Adam Schantz (27 2 to remain undefeated in the league campaign. Next up for the blue and gold is a road battle against Forest Hills Central today (Thursday. Sept. 16). Forest Hills Central lost its first league game Tuesday. 3-1. to East Grand Rapids. Sean Fortier (12) dribbles toward the Zeeland goal in Hastings' 7-2 varsity soccer win Tuesday at Johnson Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings (6-0-1, 3-0) controlled the action on both sides of the field Tuesday in its five-goal triumph versus the Chix. Curt Norris scored three goals and had one assist. Scan Fortier had two goals and two assists. Sam Stafford scored a goal and added an assist. Kyle Winkler notched a goal. Paul Hcnncy had an assist and Michael Courtright also was credited with an assist. In Argetsingcr's words. Sam Stafford was "tremendous on offense and defense," something that could probably be said about the overall effort from the entire Saxon team. 'They (Hastings) struck it to them hard and they struck it to them fasi." A Saxon striker attempts a wind mill kick off a comer during Tuesday's game with Zeeland. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Argctsingcr said. "They (Zeeland) just couldn't keep up with our speed." Sharp ball handling and stingy defense helped the Saxons to blow past the Chix. At half. Hastings was already in control with a 3-0 advantage. On defense. Hcnncy. Bill Kirby, Matt Norris, Courtright, Jason Goggins and Paul Coscarelli stood out as did stoppers Isaac Weeks, PJ. Millcson and goalkeeper Dan Deming. Deming made three saves versus Zeeland “Our defense kept them shut down." Argctsingcr said. The junior varsity soccer team lost to Zeeland 4-1. The lone Saxon score was tallied by Mike Nitz. TK Invite a real joy for area thinclads Runners enjoy taking part in the TK Invitational at Gun Lake each fall because they know they can count on achieving one of their season best times. And their expectations were true to form Tuesday as top times were gained by many of the athletes on hand, including some sparkling efforts from a few of the area thinclads. The Thomapple Kellogg High School girls' team won the Middleville Division with an outstanding team score of 22. The Lady Trojans were first (Danielle Quisenbcrry). second (Melissa Quisenbcrry), fourth (Jen Vcrkerke), fifth (Chris Dood) and IOth (Katie Richter) in lhat race. The Lady Trojans, according to Danielle Quisenbcrry. arc on a rccord- yards on six carries). GOAL continued on page 11 Delton Kellogg runner Kody Louden took a third place in the Thomapple Division at Gun Lake. setting pace in 1999. "Everybody is running real well; I'm really happy with our team." Danielle Quisenbcrry said. "(Katie) Richter ran awesome and my sister (Melissa) also ran well. It's cool." Fast limes arc something Danielle, and her teammates, really strive for at Gun Lake and at all the races they attend. "Wc always like to have fast times and my sister is right up there." Danielle Quisenbcrry said. "I ically wanted to run under 19 minutes, but I have some time Sean Tefft (21). Adam Schantz (36) and Dan Slaughter (40) come together to make a crushing blow on a 'Cat ball carrier. 4 I Danielle Quisenberry finished first in her race. yet." And Quisenbcrry s thoughts about the team she runs on? “Wc had a gcxxi team last year and I think that wc are even better this year." she said. "Wc should win the regional." The Caledonia High School boys squad also scored a first place in the Middleville Division with a 31 total The Scots were first (Tim Ross), second (David Haagsma). fourth (Mitch Pel/), fifth (Joe Lillie) and IOth (Jeff Kooiman) on the sunny, but breezy afternoon at Gun Lake INVITATIONAL, continued on page 17 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 16 1999 - Page 11 GOAL continued from page 10 The opening score, however, came by air as Bowne hit Schantz for a five-yard touchdown strike. Those aerial points made it 7-0 with 7:53 to play in the first quarter. A 47-yard pass from Bowne to Tefft put the Saxons in scoring range. For the game, Bowne was 8-of-ll throwing the ball for 109 yards. Four receivers caught passes for the Saxons. Panthers blank Irish on gridiron It was a great Kalamazoo Valley Association opener for Delton Kellogg last Friday as the Panthers prevailed over Kalamazoo Hackett 27-0. "It was a good football game and a big victory for us." said Panther coach Rob Heethuis. On the opening drive, a 27-yard pass from J.T. Charrcn to Derek Stiles gave the Panthers an early 6-0 lead. The first half would end with DK in front, 6-0. Regan Doclc intercepted a Hackett pass near the end of the half to help preserve the shutout. In the second half, the Panthers exploded for 21 points. In the third quarter, Charron scored on a four-yard run and Jeremie Coplin added an extra point to make it 14-0. David Ovcrbcck ran three yards to put DK in front 20-0 early in the fourth quarter. The scoring concluded when Tarry Lane picked off another Hackett pass and returned it 28 yards for a score. Kevin Lillibridgc's extra point made it 27-0. Delton gained 344 yards of offense with 279 of those yards coming on the ground. Coplin gained 98. Charron 85 and Overbeek 79. On defense. Jeff DeGoedc led the Panther tacklers with 10. This Friday, the Panthers (I-2, l-0) host Battle Creek Pcnnfield. HOOPS... from page 12 Kate Martisius led Hastings with 8 points. Middleville led 13-8 after the first quarter, 29-13 at half and 33-21 after three quarters. Freshmen... The freshman team improved to 3-0 with a 44-10 victory over Middleville. Niki Noteboom led the Saxons with 15 points. Molly Alderson had 9. Tiffany Howell 8 and Cassie Meade added 7. Hastings' coach Steve Laubaugh said pressure defense was a key to the win. "Our defensive pressure sets a great tone for our team," Laubaugh said. "A lot of girls were really hustling for loose balls." On Tuesday, the freshmen went to 4-0 with a 52-35 triumph over Northview. The Lady Saxons were led by Amber Thomas and Alderson, who each scored 10 points. Hastings led 34-33 with one minute left in the third quarter, but finished the game with an 18-2 run. "This was the first game where we had to play a strong second half and the girls responded well," Laubaugh said. "However, wc still need to improve our execution in order to compete with some of these teams." LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carl Frandsen and Amy Frandsen husband and wife (original mortgagers) to Commonpoint Mortgage. Mortgagee dated October 1 1997 and recorded on October 14. 1997 Document 1002748. Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ContiMortgage Corpora­ tion Assignee by an assignment dated October 1. 1997 which was iecorded on June 11. 1998 Document 1013376 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-NINE THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 69/100 dollars ($79,422 69) including interest at 12 8t0*o per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Mi at 1 00 p m on October 14 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS Barry County Michigan and are described as Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21 Town 3 North Range 10 West described as com­ mencing 528 7 feet South and 453 7 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Section 21 thence East 528 9 feet thence South 397 5 feet to the center of highway thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes West 350 9 feet thence Smth 70 de­ grees 19 minutes Wes; 189 1 feet to »he center of the highway thence North 468 3 feet more or less to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated September 2 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File *990506137 Tigers (9/30) Tefft (three for 66 yards). Josh Hendershot ttwo for 22 yards). Brandon Dahn (one for 15 yards) and Schantz (two for six yards) In the second quarter. Hastings struck again, this time by ground. Running back Tefft darted 14 yards with 5:04 left in the half to increase the home team's advantage to 14-0. The rallying call at half from the Hastings' coaching staff, "let's play a better second half " The Saxon gridders apparently listened. A Zac Fulmer field goal with 4:17 remaining in the third gave the Saxcns a 17-0 lead. Fulmer finished the game with six points including three successful extra point boots. A 36-yard scamper from Bowne with 2:42 left in the third, on a drive's opening play, put the score at 24-0. A safety by Brian Eves with 9:24 left in the game ended the scoring for the Saxons. "We can score quickly, but there arc a lot of things that we can work on." Keller said. Northview got on the score board With I :I9 to play with a six-yard jaunt from Ken Stinson. Stinson was the team's top ground gainer with 33 yards on nine carries and also completed 11-of-17 passes for 120 yards. Stinson, however, threw two interceptions. Taking a comfortable lead early allowed the Saxons to use many backup players who can use the game experience. As Keller states, "many are one play away from playing." Hastings' defense was solid for four quarters and were led by the line play of Gabe McCarty. Eves, Joe Bckkcr and Jay Campbell and the hustle and hits of others such as Dusty Lundstrum, Dave Wright. Joey Keller and Derek Sherman. A crushing hit by Sherman proceeded Eves' tackle in the end zone that resulted in the safety. "The defense is playing sound." Keller said. "We're very quick on defense and they arc getting better each week." Our linebackers make the plays if the defensive line does their job." The Saxon "d" held the ’Cats ~ to 204 total yards, 120 of which came on the ground. Saxon Statistics: statistics for the five Barry County varsity football programs were scheduled to run in this week's Hastings Banner. but information from a few of the schools did not arrive in time. Still, statistics for the Saxons did. Here arc the Hastings’ leaders after the first three weeks: SCORING RUSHING Scan Tefft 25-257 Adam Schantz 17-229 Josh Woodard 25-141 Tony Bowne 19-135 PASSING Tony Bowne 18-30-3-224 RECEIVING Scan Tefft 6-103 Adam Schantz 7-64 Josh Hendershot 3-26 INTERCEPTIONS Scan Tefft 3 Adam Schantz 2 TACKLES Joe Bckkcr 32 Joey Keller 31 Dan slaughter 31 Jay Campbell 18 Gabe McCarty 17 Sean Tefft 42 Tony Bowne 24 Adam Schantz. 12 Zac Fulmer 11 With perfection in mind J-Ad makes Week 4 picks Four out of five isn't too bad. Barry County's Fantastic Five — Hastings. Delton Kellogg. Maple Valley. Lakewood and Middleville — won four of five varsity football games last Friday. The only team t'uit did not produce a "w" — Middleville — is holding its homecoming this Friday, so expect the Trojans to roll. Wins for the .Saxons and the M.V. Lions kept their teams undefeated heading into Week No. 4. The four area triumphs put J-Ad's season prognostication mark at 9-5, or just a little Lit over 64 percent. It’s a sign of improvement, but wc are still not content. Wc demand perfection. And this week. J-Ad believes that it can achieve just that. The five games for the Fantastic Five look to be very fierce, but also look to be quite winnable. On with the predictions. Ready... set... you know what's next: Battle Creek Pennfield Panthers (1-2, 1-0) at Delton Kellogg Panthers (1-2, 1-0) The Delton Panthers arc coming off their first win and a shutout at that. They played great defense versus an opponent that apparently couldn't hack it (Kalamazoo Hackett) and racked up plenty of yards with a potent ground assault. The Pennfield Panthers are coming off their first win.. a 36-24 offensive showdown triumph versus Galesburg-Augusta. Pennfield led G-A 36-0 before pulling its starters. Quarterback Jon Zima threw for two touchdowns, so Delton should be real thirsty to put some heavy hits on this Zima. Either way. the Panthers win this one. but look for the home squad to be especially fired up. Who said you can't win with a two-headed quarterback monster? Delton has J.T. Charron and David Overbeek. a combination that is almost as good as Michigan's Tom Brady and Drew Henson. Prediction: DK Punishing Panthers 28, Impostor Panthers 20. Hastings Saxons (3-0, 1-0) at East Grand Rapids Pioneers (2-1, 1-0) In order to remain among the unbeatens, the Hastings Saxons will probably have to step it up a notch. They have played weil during the first three weeks, but those three games did not include an opponent the pigskin caliber of East. The Pioneers, however, barely beat Wyoming Park last Friday thanks in part to a last second desperation play that resulted in an incomplete pass for Park. East coach George Barcheski blamed himself for the game being so close, saying that he should have gone for a field goal earlier in the game to help pad the advantage. If the battle between Hastings and the Pioneers comes down to a field goal. Hastings wins because of the golden foot of Zac Fulmer. If it comes down to defense^ wp because of hitters like Derek Shcnnan and Joey Keller, Hastings' version of Spielman and PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TCh THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No 102. which was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township al its meeting held on Wednesday. September 8. 1999 SECTION I. GRAND TERM. This Section grants Michigan Gas Utilities a gas franchise within Prairieville Township for a period of five (5) years This Section further provides that the franchise shall automatically be renewed for three three-year terms thereafter unless, within six months prior to the expiration of a term, either party gives the other party written notice of its intent not to renew the franchise SECTION II. CONSIDERATION. In consideration of the terms of this Ordinance Michigan Gas Utilities (hereinafter "Grante?") shall faithfully perform all things required by the terms hereof SECTION III. CONDITIONS. This Section sets forth conditions with respect to con­ struction. repair and replacement of Grantee s facilities SECTION IV. INDEMNIFICATION; HOLD HARMLESS. This Section provides that the Grantee shall indemnify and hold the Township harmless from all loss, costs and expense to which the Township may be subject for reason of the negligent construction and main­ tenance of the Grantee's gas distribution system SECTION V. EXTENSIONS. This Section provides that the Grantee shall extend its gas distribution system within Prairieville Township and shall furnish gas to applicants residing therein in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations SECTION VI. FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. The franchise granted hereunder is not exclusive SECTION VII. RATES. This Section addresses rates that may be charged by the Grantee SECTION VIII. REVOCATION. The Franchise granted by this Ordinance is subject to revocation upon sixty (60) days written not'ce by the party desiring such revocation SECTION IX. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION JURISDICTION. The Grantee shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors SECTION X. TOWNSHIP JURISDICTION. The Grantee shall be subject to all Ordinances, rules and regulations of the Township now in effect, or which may subse­ quently be adopted SECTION XI. ASSIGNMENT OF CONSENT/FRANCHISE. This Section sets forth the terms under which the Grantee may assign the franchise granted hereunder to a third party SECTION XII. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDI­ NANCES. This Ordinance shall take effect one (1) day following publication after adop­ tion but shall cease and be of no effect after thirty (30) days from its adoption unless with­ in that period the Grantee has accepted the franchise granted hereunder in writing filed with the Township Clerk PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the Ordinance has been posted in the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication Normajean Campbell Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S Norns Road Delton Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 Claiborne. If it comes down to breakaway speed, the blue and gold squad prevails... their speed can certainly bum ya'. Forget it, Hastings wins again. Prediction: Sizzling Saxons Pie 'n Tears 14. 17, Lakewood Vikings (1-2, 1-0) at Jackson Lumen Christi Titans (2-1, 1-0) There is not much we can tell ya' bout them Titans beside the fact that they are just £ little bit below the level of the Tennessee Titans. Lumen Christi, a team that Garden City once faced in the mid1980s. is currently ranked No. 9 in Division V. so they must have some talent. As for Lakewood, let's hear it for quarterback Jake Schrock and the rest of the Vikings who manhandled Mason 22-0 to notch their first victory of the season. After tasting the sweetness of victory, coach Randall Hager's squad should be real eager to even its season mark and should. Look for some good ole' smash mouth football to start and expect some clutch hits near the end to secure a win for the blue and white.. Prediction: Venomous Vikings 16, Sinking Titanics 7. Hamilton Hawkeves (2-1, 1-0) at Middleville Trojans (1-2, 0-1) This has not been a typical football season in Middleville. The Trojans have lost twice in the first three games, so look for them to be real mad hosting the Hawkeyes for their homecoming. Nothing could be sweeter then to execute on both sides of the ball and expect coach Tim Penfield's team to do just that. Hamilton defeated Godwin Heights 20-14 Iasi Friday, getting nice contributions from its running game and its passing game The Trojans will need to gel defensive pressure if they expect to contain their O-K Blue foes. Like we already said, the Trojans are geared to roll. Just don't tell "Hawkeye" Paul Wolfram, he's apparently on vacation. Prediction: Tough Trojans 14, Hawkeye Pierce 7. Leslie Blackhawks (0-3, 0-0) at Maple Valley Lions (3-0, 2-0) Not loo many teams can match Valley's athleticism and size and Leslie certainly will have its hands and arms full. Maple Valley stunned Olivet a week ago, while the 'Hawks took their lumps versus Morrenci. 14-8. Look for a little bit of trickery, a little bit of power football and a whole lol of excitement from coach Guenther Miltclstacdt's boys. Let’s face it. they arc playing at home, finally, so expect a sellout crowd to make things difficult on a Hawkeyes team that is hoping to fly. They shouldn't Prediction: Roaring Lions 34. Leslie Nielsens 4. CITY OF HASTINGS TREE LIMB AND BRANCH PICK UP PROGRAM COMPOSTABLE MATERIAL DROP-OFF SITE FALL LEAF AHO YARD DEBRIS COLLECTIOH PROGRAM Description of 1999 Programs Tree Limb and Branch Pick up Program The City of Hastings is now providing tree limb and branch pick up two times per month within the City Limits. The City will be picking up limbs and branches up to six inches in diameter on the second and fourth Monday of each month. City crews will be picking up only tree limbs, branches and other woody materials during these pick ups In an effort to minimize potential safety hazards and to keep the City attractive, we would ask that you please place materials adjacent to the roadway no sooner than two days prior to the scheduled pick ups Please do not place any materials within 40 feet of a street intersection This service will continue until October 11 o' this year. After this date, materials will be collected with the fall leaf pick up (as described below) The crews will not be picking up grass clippings, plant (garden) materials, leaves or other small, loose or non-woody materials These materials plug the storm sewer system and are not well suited for efficient pick up using the materials and equipment available to the City's staff These materials may be disposed of at the compostable material drop-off site described Compostable Material Drop-Off Site Compostable materials such as grass, leaves, plant materials and tree limbs up to 10 inches in diameter may be transported to the com­ postable material drop-off site located on West State Road just east of Hammond Road for disposal on Saturday mornings between the hours of 8:00 a m and noon. Materials may only be dropped off during these times and after inspection and approval of the material by the attendant at the site. Only compostable yard waste will be accepted The drop off site will be open every Saturday until October 23, 1999 This service is available to dispose of compostable materials originating from property located within the Hastings City Limits There is no charge for disposal of these materials at this site. Fall Leaf and Yard Debris collection Program The City will again be providing a collection program for leaves, grass, branches up to 6 inches in diameter, brush and other yard debris this fall In an effort to utilize City personnel and equipment in a more effi­ cient manner, the City will be contracting for collection of leaves, grass, plant materials and other materials which are small, fragmented or loose in nature These materials will be collected in the morning on Saturday. November 13. 1999 and on Saturday. December 4, 1999 The materials must be placed in compostable "kraft" paper bags adjacent to the curb or roadway Small brush and branches should be bundled using twine or other compostable cord The City's crews will be collecting larger tree limbs and branches (up to 6 inches in diameter) this fall as well Please do not place any materials within 40 feet of a street intersection �P.rje 1? 1 he Hastings Banner - Thursday September 16 1999 Lady Trojans wear down Saxons in varsity hoops Coach Marcy Uyl knew that her Middleville varsity basketball team would be extremely pumped tor its hard court matchup last Thursday against Barry C<»unty rival Hastings And that emotion did not hinder the Lady Trojans' play one bn. as they improved to 2-1 overall with a convincing 63-45 home triumph. "There was some emotion that was attached there." Uyl said of the game between the two area hoop rivals "I was nervous to begin if there was any game that they wanted, it would nave to be this wanted it From the start, the black and orange played with fire For Scott Allan's Saxon squad the effort was good, hut the execution could have been better one.” The Lady Trojans played like they execution wasn't where it needed to be." Allan said "We were giving up so much "The gir’* played hard, but the size in the paint and their offensive rebounding was one of the biggest things.” After one quarter Middleville led 22-14 and extended lhat advantage out to 13 points. 36-23. at the half. In the third stanza. Middleville scored 13 points and limited the Saxons to just 6. making it a runaway 49-29 contest heading into the Tina! eight minutes It was all done with a "team" philosophy tn mind, according to Uyl. Eight players scored for the Lady I rojans, including 15 from senior Sarah Schut. 15 from 6-0 senior Jill Williams. 14 from 6-2 freshman Leslie Crowley. 7 from senior Jessica Crowley and 5 from senior Payshence Erb The senior leadership that includes Schut. Erb. Lyndscy VanAman. Jessica Crowley and Jill Williams makes Uyl’s job a little bn easier. "When you can put five seniors out there, they know who is open." Uyl said. Jill Williams, who played for the Hastings team during the past three years, was a big force in the Thursday round ball contest. In the third quarter. Will.nms made a block, sank a left-side jumper (42-27). scored on a hook shot (44-27) and hit another outside jumper (46-29) all within a three-minute frame. A three-pointer (55­ 38) in the fourth quarter closed out Williams' scoring efforts. "We've got to play as a team; wc can't play as individuals." Uyl said. "Wc just want to get the job done." With height, athleticism and team unity, Uyl’s squad will be very tough for many teams to match up against this season. Junior Varsity... The JV Trojans beat Hastings 39-23. See HOOPS, pg. 11 Saxon netters beat Lakewood Hastings breezed to a 7-1 win over Barry County fix: Lakewood in recent Saxon Cathy Anderson (14) attempts to zip a pass between two Trojan defenders. Payshence Erb (12) and Jill Williams (44). "Watching how well wc were able to work together, lhat concept was what 1 was most proud of tonight." Uyl explained. For Hastings, senior Virginia Jennings was tops in the scorebook with 16 points, junior Kailey Lyons tallied 7 markers and junior Katie Noteboom also scored 7. Lyons drained a three-pointer with two seconds left to make the final score 63-45. "She (Lyons) really played hard and Saxons all set for J-Ad Barry County Fall Classic Hastings' Kailey Lyons (40) drives toward the hoop with Middleville's Sara Williams (21) providing the defense. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS DOGWOOD DRIVE (PRIVATE ROAD) SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 1. ROLL FOR 1»»9 IMPROVEMENTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board ot tne lownship of Hope Barry County Michigan having received petitions to make certain pubic improvements consisting of the repaving and other improvements to Dogwood Dave, a private road 'the 1999 Improvements'), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage in the special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on rhe petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended ('Act 188') to make said improvements in the Township The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the improvements and which together comprise the fol­ lowing special assessment district, as originally established by resolution of the Township Board on May 14 1990 Dogwood Drive (Private Road) Special Assessment District No. 5 Lots and Parcels Numbered 08-007-015-010-50 08-007-015-037-00 08-007-015-038-00 08-007-015-039-00 08-007-015-040-00 08-007-015-041-00 08-007-015-042-00 08-007-015-043-00 08-007-015-044-00 08-007-015-046-00 08-007-015-048-00 08 007-015-049-00 08-007-015-050-00 08-007-015-051-00 08-007-016-003-00 08-007-016-012-00 08-007-016-013-00 08-007-016-014-00 08-007-016-016-00 08-007-016-017-00 08-007-016-018-00 08-007-016-019-00 08-007-016-020-00 08-007-016-021 00 Haslings Country Club will be the site Friday on the first annual J-Ad Graphics Barry County Fall Classic. The 18-holc tournament will include seven schools and nine teams. The golfing action will begin with a shotgun start at I p.m. Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg high schools are expected to field two teams. The other five schools participating are Maple Valley. Caledonia. Delton Kellogg. Wayland and Ionia. The Saxons tuned up for the event with a solid performance last Saturday at the Greenville Invitational and a Tuesday league tn-match al HCC. Steve Obreiter had an 18-hole score of 86 at Greenville. Josh Doe had an 89. Tim Cole a 95. Brian Loftus a 91 and Josh Alderson a 102. The Saxons look on Zeeland and Northview Tuesday and scored a 181. Zeeland carded a 170 and Northview tallied a 182. Obreiter shared medalist honors with Zeeland's Jeff VandcnBeldt. scoring a 42. Other Saxon scores were a 47 from ted lot and parcel of land tn the special assessment district 1990 the Township Board confirmed a special assessment roll for the Dogwood Drive (Private Road) Special Assessment District No 5. as described above pursuant to Act 188 for a project con­ sisting of the original paving and other improvements to Dogwood Drive (the *1990 Improvements') The Township subsequently issued its 1990 Special Assessment Bonds Limited Tax General Obligation (the Bonds') in the principal amount of S28 000 for the purpose of defraying the cost of the project Special assessments on the roll were pledged to repayment of the principal and interest on the bonds The Township has determined that there will be a shortfall from collections of installments of spe­ cial assessments below the amounts needed to repay the bonds issued for the 1990 Improvements Section 12 of Act 188 provides in part 'Should the assessments in any special assessment roll be insufficient for any reason to pay the principal arid interest on the bonds issued in anticipation of the collection thereof, then the Township shall make an additional pro rata assessments to supply the ' NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a Supplemental Special Assessment Roll which makes supplemental assessments against the properties located in the District as described above to supply the deficiency needed to repay the bonds issued for the 1990 Improvements 3. NOTICE OF HEARINGS. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWN­ SHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON MONDAY. THE 27TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1999 AT 7 00 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL 5643 SOUTH M-43 HIGHWAY HASTINGS Ml 49058 IN SAID TOWNSHIP TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE 1999 IMPROVEMENTS AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE 1990 IMPROVEMENTS AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO AND TO HEAR ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO THE PETITIONS IMPROVEMENTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND ALL OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE 1999 IMPROVEMENTS TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll for the 1999 Improvements and for tne supplemental special assessment roll for the 1990 Improvements as prepared have been report­ ed to the Township Board and are on file with the Township Clerk at tne Township Hall for pubhc exam­ ination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL 7 ’ : AND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPEAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BUT ONLY IF SAID WNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THE HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest or his or her agent in person or in the alternative an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the neanng m which case a personal appearance at the hearing in not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope Dated September 17 1999 in doubles. Katie Williams and Angie Swiatck won at No. 2 over Liz Sayer and Pam Smith 6-3, 6-2. Erika Swiatck and Heather Drumm won at No. 3 over Lisa Eavey and Abbie Walker 6-1, 6-3 and Kristen Wildem and Libby Cassell won at No 4 over Amanda Hendrick and Rebecca Livingston 6-4. 7-6. Pam Weatherly and Cara Zcrbel won an exhibition doubles match over Cindy Hyvanncn and Christa Dickinson. Doc. a 43 from Cole, a 49 from Eric VandcrVccn. a 53 from Loftus, a 52 from Alderson, a 53 from Nick Taylor and a 53 from Joe Miller. Obreiter led the Saxon swingers with a 39 against East Grand Rapids and Hudsonville in a tri match Sept. 9 al the HCC. Other scores for Hastings were a 44 from Doc. a 50 from Cole, a 49 from VandcrVccn. a 49 from Loftus, a 45 from Alderson, a 53 from Brian DeVries and a 47 from Taylor. East’s team took top honors with a 172. Haslings and Hudsonville each carded 177s. Jesse Ricmersma scored a 37 for Hudsonville and was the event's medalist. Thornapple Kellogg prepared for the Classic with a victory Tuesday at Ironwood. The Trojans carded a 159 to beat Byron Center (162) and Wyoming Rogers (170). Adam Seifert, Mall Pullen and Brett Ybcma all had 39s for TK and Eric Bender managed a 42. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on October 20. 1999 at 7 30 p m at the Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S Norns Read, within the Township 2. SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR 1MO IMPROVEMENTS. On June deficiency prep tennis action at Hastings High School. The Saxons' swept the four singles flights with Kim Karmes defeating Kristi Anne Eldridge at No. 1 6-3. 6-0. Erin Jlcy defeating Tiffany Welch at No. 2 6-3. 7-5. Jcri Hendershot defeating Cindy Kruisenga 6-2. 6-4 at No. 3 and Amanda VanBurcn defeating Stacy Bauer at No. 4 6-3. 6-3. Lakewood's doubles team of Mikki Galaviz, and Liz Scoville defeated Toni Myers and Laura Hubert at No. I 6-4, 5­ 7. 6-4. but Hastings won the other three PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roll, which sets forth the relative portion ot the cost of said 1999 Improvements which is to be levied m the form ot a special assessment against each benefrt- 11 hustled fur four quarters." Allan said. Katie Noteboom scored 14 points and Liz Nida 13 Tuesday in a 59-51 loss to Northview. Hastings led 15-12 alter the first quarter and 26-24 at the half. In the third stanza, the Wildcats tallied 18 to the Lady Saxons 15 to take a 42-41 advantage. The Saxons next play tonight (Thursday. Sept. 16) at East Grand Rapids. Sylvia Forster cierk Township of Hope PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at thrs Public Hearing include, in brief the following 1 The propose d rezoning of a parcel of land described as follows THAT PART OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 3 TOWN 1 NORTH RAGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE EST 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 31 THENCE NORTH 89° 22 24' WEST OF THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 1347 57 FEET THENCE NORTH 0* 21 44 EAST ON THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 237 11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 0° 21 44 EAST 430 38 FEET THENCE SOUTH 88- 36 48 EAST 202 22 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH A 86 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 31 TOWN i NORTH RANGE 10 WEST THENCE NORTH 89’ 22 24 WEST ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 1211 57 FEET IO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE EASEMENT HEREIN DESCRIBED THENCE NORTH O’ 21 44 EAST PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 235 30 FEET THENCE NORTH 88’38 48 WEST 66 FEET THENCE SOUTH O’21 44 WEST 235 42 FEET TO SAID EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE THENCE SOUTH 89° 22 24 EAST ALONG SAID 1M LINE 66 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC IN THAT PART OF THE ABOVE EASEMENT LYING WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF CRESSEY ROAD The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from the existing *P-2" Semi-Pubic Land District to "R-1 Single Family Low Density Residential District It is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Master Land Use Plan so as to change the existing Public'Semi-Public Land use classification of the property to Agricultural or Low Density Residential land use classification 2 Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission at the Pubic Hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Township Land Use Master Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 S Norns Road withm the Township at any reasonable time from and after the first publication of this Notice until and including the time of Public Hearing and may be further examined at the Pubic Hearing The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the Pubic Hearing Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aides and services such as sign­ ers for the hearing impaired ana audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities al the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids for servees should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the above address or telephone numbe' listed below Prairieville Township Planning Commission Normajean Campbell Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S Norns Road Delton Mchrgan 49046 Phone (616) 623-2664 Saxon Erin Bradley follows through on her shot in a straight set win against Lakewood. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Gold squad wins Hastings Middle School's eighth grade Gold girls basketball team defeated Newhall 18-15 on Tuesday. Erica Davis led the Lady Saxons with 6 points and Lisa Noteboom added 4 points. Davis also pulled down 7 rebounds, while Noteboom collected 6 caroms. On defense. Notcboom made 6 steals and Nikki King had 5 steals. BCC win two on the hard courts The Barry County Christian Lady Eagles opened their basketball season with a 40-33 win over Algoma and a 31­ 12 triumph over Family Altar. Meredith Rozcma scored 16 points, pulled down 5 rebounds and made 6 steals versus Algoma. Heidi Schmidt scored 12, had 9 rebounds and 5 steals. Becky Mecngs had 9 rebounds. 3 steals and 4 points and Kern Buehler had 6 points and 7 steals. Schmidt scored 19 points, pulled down 17 rebounds and made 2 steals versus Family Altar. Mcengs had 11 rebounds and 4 steals, Janna Rozcma 6 rebounds and 2 steals. Lacey Martin 11 rebounds and Amy Herbst 6 rebounds. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 16 1999 - Page 13 Lions run past Olivet in SMAA contest STr Kcc°me YMCA NEWS Swim Lessons In collaboration with Pennock Healthcare Services, the YMCA is offering swim lessons at Pennock Health and Wellness Center s p<x»l The 8-week session begins on Saturday. Oct 2 and ends on Nov 20. The cost per session is $33. Registrations arc accepted on a first-comc-first-servcd basis Prc-rcgistration is required and scholarships are available upon request To register call the YMCA for a registration form, or go to the YMCA office. 234 E. State. Hastings. The following classes arc offered to youth ages 6 and up: Polhwog 11-11:40 a m. This is an intro­ duction to swimming. Students learn skills but also learn to be comfortable in the water. Guppy 11:45 a m-12:25 p.m Partici­ pants must know the front crawl as well as the front and back float Minnow 12:30-1 10 p.m Participants must be able to do the front crawl, rotary breathing for 50 feet and float for one minute Fish. 1:15-1:55. Must be able to do the front and back crawl. 60-75 feet each and float for three minutes Flying Fish: 1:15-1:55. Must be able to do the front and back crawl and breast stroke for 50 yards each and survival float for six minutes. Tail Football Beginning Saturday. Sept. 25-Oct. 23 for 5 weeks, youth in grades 3-6th can partici­ pate in a brand new program called tail football Led by the Hastings High School Football coach and Hastings High School football players, participants will play “tail football’* intramural games and learn a new football skill each week Players should wear play clothes. No pads or helmets should be worn YMCA T-shirts will be pro­ vided The program will be held at the Hast­ ings High School upper practice football fields. Participants should enter gates by lower practice field. 3/4 graders play from 9-10 a.m. and 5'6 graders from 10:10-11:10 a.m. The cost is $10 and includes a YMCA football T-shirt. Participants must pre-regis­ ter at the YMCA by Sept. 22. Scholarships arc available. For more information call YMCA staff member. Jim Bentley. programs a season ago. Gaining over 360 yards on the ground, coach Guenther Mittclstaedt's Lions were on the top of their game this time versus the Eagles. Maple Valley is now 3-0 for the prep season and 2-0 in league play. Jacob Cole was the top Lions' runner versus Olivet with 134 yards on 22 carries and two touchdowns. Cole's scores came from 43 yards to give Maple Valley a 8-7 lead in the first quarter and from 4 yards to make it 32-17 in the fourth quarter. Hastings Northeastern Gym. 4 yrs-2nd grade will participate from 3:15-4 and 3rd6th graders from 4-4:45. Cheerleaders will cheer at the YMCA 78’cr football game on Oct. 13. The cost is $15 and includes a cheerleading T-shirt. Participants must pre­ register by Sept. 20. Scholarships arc avail­ able upon request. For more information contact YMCA staff member Lyndy Bolt­ house. Middle School Floor Hockey Floor Hockey for 6th-8th graders will be held on Mondays. Sept. 20-Oct. 18. Middle schoolers will play at the Hastings North­ eastern Gym from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sticks will be provided by the YMCA. If the par­ ticipant brings his/her own stick, the blades must be wrapped with “white” tape. Partic­ ipants must wear shin guards and gloves. The YMCA will not provide protective gear. Teams will be formed the first day of the program. Games will be played in an intramural format. The fee for this program is SI5 and includes Floor Hockey T-shirt. The registration deadline is Sept. 17. Prcrcgistration is required. Scholarships arc available. For more information contact YMCA staff member. Lyndy Bolthousc. Y-Papoose Parent/child ages 3 to 4 years of age Don’t miss this opportunity to get an ear­ ly start on understanding and building a relationship between you and your child. This is not just a children s program, but a joint parent-child experience that is designed to build and strengthen the bonds of love, understanding, and respect between the parent and the child. All Y-Papoose members participate in neighborhood groups consisting of six to nine parent child pairs called tribes. Each tribe meets twice a month in the homes of each tribe member throughout the school year A typical meeting consists of games, crafts, snacks, and story telling that are con­ ducted in a ceremonial fashion focusing on the four YMCA values of Caring. Honesty. Respect, and Responsibility. There will also be a monthly event organized by the YMCA ranging from service projects, picnics. Christmas partv. and a weekend campout at YMC A ( amp Algonquin The cost tor the parent child unit is $20. The registration deadline is Sept 30. There will be an organizational meeting it the YMCA ( amp Algonquin’s Lodge on Sept 30 at 7 p.m Y-Papoosc is subsidized by a grant from the Barry ( ounty Child Abuse Council. For more information contact YMCA staff member Jim Bentley Barry County Christian's soccer team came up with two wins last week against Family Alter and Heritage. The Eagles beat Alter 3-1 last Friday and followed that effort with a 6-3 victory against Heritage. Rob Stuut scored a goal and had two assists in the win over Alter, Neil Chapman scored a goal and Josh Lamphere had a goal. Dave Thompson and Shane Hickey shared time in goal for the winning team. The game was tied at half 1-1 before BCC tallied two in the second half to pull provided many yards to the Lions' running attack. Watson gained 96 yards on 10 carries and sprinted 45 yards on one 92-yard Maple Valley drive that concluded with a Cole's three-yard touchdown that gave the Lions' a 32-17 lead. Other Lions' touchdowns were scoied by Andy Ewing (9-yard run that made it 24-10 in the third quarter). Rich Smith (1-yard run that made it 16-10 in the second quarter). Jeff Rhoades also provided some big yards to the Lions' running game. Two-point conversions were tallied by Ewing (one). Cole (two). The Lions used a bit of finesse in their running schemes during the first half, but in the second half they went with mostly power football to wear the Eagles down. Maple Valley's offensive line made sure that Olivet was weary when the game was on the line. On defense, Eric Goris and Kyle Kines were a couple of Maple Valley standouts who provided pressure against Olivet's offense. The two recorded back-to-back sacks on one Olivet drive, forcing the Eagles to punt. Leading the Lions in tackles were Smith with 10, Tim Wawicmia with 8, Rhoades with 6 and Justin VanAlstinc with 6. Grinding up yardage and time off the clock during the second half. Maple Valley's Richard Smith (21) lunges for a Lions' first down in last Friday's football battle with SMAA foe Olivet. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley lost to Olivet 44-0 last season, so the victory Friday night was sort of a sweet revenge in a sense. "It was just a great high school football game." Maple Valley coach Guenther Miltelstacdt said. "There are still four more SMAA games to play." The four-game haul begins this Friday when Maple Valley plays host to Leslie. Leslie lost to Morrenci last week, 14-8. Schrock leads Vikes to first win a thrilling 22-0 shutout over Mason at Tuesdays the guid­ Williams clinic at Eagles’ soccer team wins two Adam Watson was another athlete who Lakewood captured its first football win of the 1999 season last Friday night with Cheerleading Clinic Beginning Sept. 21-Oct. 12. on and Thursdays the YMCA, under ance of Tina Eaton and Connie will be offering a cheerleading Two former soccer Saxons arc making their mark as college standouts at Kellogg Community College Evan Winkler and Larry Bailey arc both members of the Bruins' soccer squad and both have been scoring as of late Winkler scored a goal in KCC's 5-0 win over the Reform Bible College Sept 8 and notched two assists in the team's 11-1 victory against the Midland Soccer Club Sept. 11. Bailey scored a goal in the game Sept 8. Against Midland. Bailey scored one goal and made two assists. Maple Valley used a potent running attack to sprint past Southern Michigan Athletic Association rival Olivet 32-17 in a varsity football clash last Friday night at Olivet High School. For the Lions.it wasn’t just another win. it was revenge for what was a one­ sided affair between the two foothall Schrock finished the game with 37 yards passing and 92 yards running. Bob Cole returned an interception 42 Unity Field. Quarterback Jake Schrock scored two touchdowns for the Vikings (1-2, 1-1 in the Capital Circuit). Schrock reached pay dirt with a 10-yard scamper in the third quarter and a 3-yard dart in the fourth yards for the other Lakewood score. Leading the Vikings' defense in tackles were Brandon Gerke and Jarrod LaRochc, quarter. Capital Circuit clash. who each made 9 bone crushers. Lakewood will travel to Jackson Lumen Christi this week for another Lakewood grad a spiking star at CMU Jennifer Mitchell, a former Lakewood High School volleyball standout, was named to the Adidas Invitational all- SOFTBALL SCORES League Standings YMCA 1999 COED SOFTBALL W/L Softball Club Blarney Stone.................... 2-0 Flexfab Hoscrs......................................... ......2-0 Blame) Stonc-Madd Dawgs.................... 2-0 Jarman Construction................................... 2-0 Law Disorder................................................. 2-1 Pct World................................... I ' Hastings Manufacturing............................. 1-2 No Preference Tow ing..... ..........................0-2 Farily Dentistry of Caledonia................. 0-2 Bia ncy Slone................................................. 0-2 tournament team for her efforts last weekend as a member of the Central Michigan University volleyball team. Mitchell, a junior middle hitter, had a big week with double figure kill totals in all four matches al the tournament held at Loyala Chicago. The Lake Odessa native had a careerhigh 23 kills against Oakland, 21 kills in a thrcc-gamc win over Delaware and 13 kills, 15 digs and 8 blocks in match versus Sam Houston State. "Jennifer's steady play is her strong point.” CMU coach Elaine Piha said. "We can always count on her to do her part. On Friday, she couldn't be stopped and wc faced a bigger block on Saturday which held her in check a little." For the season, Mitchell has a teamhigh 99 kills. 72 digs and 26 blocks. Last weekend, she hit a personal milestone with her 500th career block." CMU will compete in the Kentucky Conference Challenge this week in Lexington. Flex.ab..............................................................0-2 Accepting Applications We are currently accepting applications to fill one position on our Service Team. This is a full­ time job with competitive wages, available insur­ ance, vacations, bonuses and uniforms are pro­ vided. No experience necessary for the right indi­ vidual. If you would like to join our staff apply today at... B PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE The Intelligent oil. 430 W. STATE STREET HASTINGS. Ml away. Chapman tallied four goals and one assist versus Heritage. Adam Wincgar had two goals and four assists and Stuut managed one assist. ”Our captains showed up big." coach Lamphere said. BCC led Heritage 4-1 at intermission. Manufacturing NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Rutland Char­ ter Township will be accepting bids for Janito­ rial Services at the Township Hall. Inspections of the Township can be done Monday-Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please submit bids to Township Clerk. Bids will be accepted through September 27,1999. Robin McKenna. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 Isrrtf« ProducU Corporation, a QS9000 certified manufacture's of piastc components for the auto­ motive industry is seeking appli­ cants tor the following positions PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR RdM»n>iWlitta» will include: leading and directing production work teams m a plastic manufacturtng environment coaching and motivating others to achieve maxi­ mum performance problem soMng capabilities ensuring quality Stan dares are maintained tracking ano reportng o< production processes interdepartmental communication for new/Qxisting programs and improvement activities fhouWpossess a degree In a rotated field, 5-8 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN YO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHI­ GAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE mat the Township of Rutland Charter adopted Ordinance No 71 at its meeting held on September 8 1999 Said Ordinance to become effective seven (7) days after publication ot thts notice Ordinance No 71 appears below Interested persons may secure copies of said Ordinance, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194. between the hours of 9 00 a m and 12 00 noon on Mondays and Thursday RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 71 E FFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning ol certain properties located within the Township and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict nerewrth RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I Rezonlng of Property In Land Section 6 A The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference m the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the tezoning from the AG Agricultural zoning classification to the RE' Rural Estates Residential District zoning classification of the following described land tn Section 6 THAT PART OF THE SW FRACTIONAL 1/4 SECTION 6 T3N R9W RUTLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS COM AT THE SW COR OF SO SEC TH N 00 DEG 03 10" E 986 0 FT ALG THE W LN OF SD SW 1/4 TO THE POB TH N 00 DEG 03 10 E 334 35 FT ALG THE W LN OF SO SW 1/4 TO THE N LN OF THE S 1/2 SW 1/4 TH N 89 DEG 48 00 E 1305 00 FT ALG SD N LN TH S 00 DEG 03 10 W 334 35 FT TH S R9 DEG 48 00’ W 1305 0 FT TO THE POB TOGETHER WITH A 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS EGRESS AND UTILI­ TY PURPOSES OVER THE S 66 FEET OF THE N 400 35 FT OF THE W 1305 FT OF SD S 1/2 SW 1/4 SECTION II - SEVERABILITY Should any section clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason such declaration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the section clause or provision so declared to be invalid SECTION III - EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect seven <7) days after publica­ tion after adoption All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in con­ flict herewith are hereby repealed Robin McKenna Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings Ml 49058 616-948-2194 years experience understanding J ERP systems knowledge of QS9000 requirements Kaizen approach to improvements strong communication skills ability to coach individuals and teams in the pursuit ot common goals knowl­ edge of plastic processes and equipment beneficial MATERIALS PLANNER Responsibilities will include: coordinating/communicating cus­ tomer demand and supplier sched­ ules plans/schedute work in process and finished goods activi­ ties data entry systems develop­ ment interdepartmenta1 communi­ cation other areas of production control as required Candidatesshwid possess a degree In a rotated field. ’-3 years MRP experience (knowledge ot QAD beneficial) understand ng of JIT concepts strong written and vernal communication skills enjoy working in a team environment willingness to perfonr. hands on activities when necessary TEAM LEADER Responsibilities will include: Leading/directing a production team m a manufactunng environ­ ment monitor processes tracking quality and making improvements where necessary problem so’vtng utilizing team input performing hands on activities when neces­ sary Indtridwta will Strong leadership and team building skills, background m injection molding processes and machinery prior success tn supervising others a Kaizen philosophy on improving work team performance and understanding QS9000 principles If you want to be a part of an organ­ ization wh-ch values your input and rewards your efforts then you may want to consider Syslex Products Corporation Some o< our programs include 401 (K) benefits profit shar­ ing bonus programs flexible bene­ fits and various othe- structured awards and recognition programs For consideration please send your resume and salary history tn confidence to 5YSTEX PRODUCTS CORPORATION HOMAN REEOURC65 3Q9JVGKHKR PRtYi BATTIK ORSKKz Ml 4K19 Equal Opportunity Employe' �Page 14 The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 16 1999 A League Champs... B League Champs... The Flexlab squad won the championship in the YMCA Women's Softball league. Team members are (front row. from left) Pam Elkins. Jamie Miller. Duska Brumm: (middle row) Marcia Smith, Judy Schultz, Laura Ann Weeks. Dawn Harding; (back row) Jennifer Varney, Karen Richardson. Sherry Graham and Krista Heilman. Not pictured are Valerie Fikkema. Mary LeSage. bat girl Markelle Brumm and bat boy Cody Brumm. (Photo provided) The Hastings Manulactunng/P-Ring team won the B league softball title in the YMCA softball league. Team members are (front row. from left) Kari Shepler, Kelly Warner, coach Ray Hause. Tammy Redman; (middle row) Anne Herrick. Tricia Eldred. Melissa Norns, Kim Emelander, Karen Baughman. Tam Baughman; (back row) Chris Tyrell. Not pictured is Marie Doolin (Photo provided) HYAA gridders kick off football campaigns The H.Y.A.A. football season opened up Sept. 11. Here arc the results from Week 1: Hastings 3rd and 4th Grade Blue Hastings 19, Marshall 6 Ryan Cain. Casey Goodenough and Kenneth Quick scored touchdowns for the Saxons. Garrett Harris had an extra point. Paving the way for the Hastings' offense were Tim Watson. Carson King and Ricky Smith. Defensive standouts were Jordan Rambin, Branden Courtney and Levi Robbins. Eric Haney recovered a Hastings 3rd and 4th Grade White Lakeview 14, Hastings 0 The White team played tough, but came up short. They plan to be ready for Saturday's game. Hastings 5th and 6th Grade White Marshall 14, Hastings 0 Good efforts were turned in by Rusty Burghdorf, Chris Timmerman. Scott Homrich, Matt Donnini, Zach Fay and Justin Carroll. fumble. Hastings 3rd and 4th Grade Gold Hastings 32, Sturgis 0 The Gold squad opened impressively with a big win over Sturgis. Scoring touchdowns were Ryan Burghdorf. Jordan Bailey. Dylan Cuddahee, Kyle McNemy and Bobby Steinke. Troy Burch, T.J. Hoffman and Bailey all recovered fumbles. Good games were turned in by Trevor Hcacock. Bryce Spurgeon, Mike Steele. Josh Lemon and Cory Jewett. Hastings 5th and 6th Grade Blue Hastings 30-22 Leading the Saxons on offense were Nate Newton. Kyle Girrbach. R.J. Morgan. Adam Johnson and Mitchell Martin. Spearheading the defense were Brad Mead, Tyler Ryan. JJ. Quick, Bradan King. Andrew Roy and Richard Nevins. Scoring touchdowns were Chase Todd and Ashtin King. JJ. Quick kicked Panthers' equestrian team opens season Delton Kellogg High School equestrian team took second place out of four teams last week at its first event of the season. A Class A team, DK scored 127 points to finish in second. Other Class A teams were Hudsonville, Caledonia and Holland Christian. Jessica Melvin competed in both saddle seat and western riding and came away with some solid efforts. Others who competed for the Panthers were Spencer Robinson (speed), Jill Marlow and Autumn Moore (speed). Jessica Anderson. Belinda Ferris. Sarah Gray, Hunter Maybee. Laura Miles. Kristin Presley. Josh Anderson. Kelsey Gray. Kelly Miles and Rachael Presley are other tea The DK squad, coached by Nancy Anderson, will next compete Sept. 18 in Holland and return to Holland Sept. 25 for any equestrian event. the extra points. Hastings Sth and 6th Grade Gold Sturgis 27, Hastings 14 Brandon Black scored a special teams touchdown with a big runback and quarterback Bryce Stanhope ran a keeper in for six after an impressive drive. Fullback DJ. Falconer and tailback Nate Brady were also offensive standouts with some long gains during the contest. Defensive standouts included Jesse Lemon, Steve Case and Brandon Black. Black recovered a fumble. First-time H.Y.A.A players Chris Bantien. Doug Farrall, Cory Gardner. Jared McKee and Matt Tcunesscn played solid games. Two from area finish Enduro Championship The 14th running of the U.S. Enduro Championship was full of excitement last Saturday at the Kalamazoo Speedway. The racing action showed several racers from the area at the start. Darwin Bergakkcr (Middleville). Brian Bergakker (Middleville). Norm Aspinal) (Hastings) and Pete Boar (Delton). Only two finished as Boar was 14th and the Bergakker team finished 18th. Darwin Bcrgakker's car failed to make the finish and Brian Bergakker was involved in some hard contact with opportunity and came away with the $2,500 first place prize Hastings' Joe Baker finished third. Caledonia wrestling coach Jim Maxim wound up fifth and Hastings' Dan Hubble was sixth. In the Street Stocks. Anderson was able to take the lad after Freeport's Ben Christie blew a motor on the backstrctch to cam the triumph. Christie was the winner of a heat race. The races were the finales at the New 96. The annual awards banquet is Jan. 15 at the Knights of Columbus hall in Ionia. another car New 96 Speedway... John McClure and Mark Anderson won the IMCA Modified and Street Slock features Saturday at the New 96 Speedway in Lake Odessa. Caledonia's Jake Mcycrmk was in contention to pick up a feature win in the IMCA Modified race, but had to retire with one lap to go because of a run in with Doug VandcrWoudc. McClure made the most of the Martin Dragway... It is off the Indianapolis for Delton's Russell Sage. Sage took first place honors in the Street Car class at Martin this past weekend. Sage's finish secured the fourth snot in The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citi­ zens to serve on the Area Agency on Aging Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by October 8. 1999. PRICE REDUCED TO $118,500 3-i TANNER LAKE ROAD fjast off Heath Rmuh Quiet family neighborhood 3 miles from Hastings. Low traffic road, nicely landscaped and maintained well. A lx «li< x >m finished basement. 10x32 *wimmtng >1 deik sown |*«ich ilishwashvt updated mechanical < furnace vjrd Call (616) 945-4799 ...for appointment to view. Wednesday PAI. Misfits 4-0. Mace’s Ph 3-1; Nashville 5 Plus 2 12-1 12; Farmer s Feed 2 12-1 12; Nashville Chiro 2-2. .-scebcr’s Auto 2-2; Lifestyles 112-2 1 2; Eye and Ent I 1 2-2 I 2; Hair Care 1-3; Girrhach’s 0-4 High Games and Series - T Christopher 197-570; B Hathaway 199-557. J Decker 178-491. B Estep 172-484. K Bccer 170­ 4X4. I Ruthrufl 176-470; S Pennington 173-475. B Blakely 168-460. E Mcsecar 187-460 Fridas Night Mixed Wc Don’t Care 9 5-2.5; Ten Pins 9-3; C ook Jackson 8-4; All But One 8-0; Late Comers 6-6; Bad Habit II 6-2; Teddy Bears 5 5-6.5; Brushworks 5-7; Ramblers 5-7; 9 and a Wiggle 4-0; Four Cylinders 4-4; No Whiners 4-4; The Scouts 4-4; Rocky 4 4-4; Mercy 3-9; No Name Yet! 1-7; Heads Out l-II; Beer Me 0-8 Womens Good Games and Series - M Martin 175; D. Bartimus 191; S. VanDcnburg 210-567; S McKee 234-582; N Sec­ ord 187-470; B Davenport 159; S. Sanborn 2OI-5IK; S. Marsh 137; E. Johnson 166; B Bodo 157; D Olmstead 180. M Scars 162; A Keillor 155. Mens Good Games and Series - K. Mcancy 180; B Ripley 212-548; S. Peabody 212-543, M McKee 223-624; H Pennington 207; B. Keeler 222; R Roush 183; J Barnum 201; B Cooley 198-508; M Keeler 181-522; D Marsh'207-537; C. Gray 183-513; B RuthrutT 224-544. J Lan­ Indianapolis this weekend. caster 178-500; K Bushcc' 198 Senior Citizens Womens High Games - M Watson 194; B Johnson 161; G. Potter 167. Y Markley 155; S. Pennington 195; K. Colvin 157; B Moore 168. Womens High Scries - M Watson 484. G. Potter 478; S. Pennington 524. K Colvin 463 Mens High Games - K. Schantz 159. W Bisman 190; W. Woodmansee 195; R Schlachtcr 176; G. Waggoner 167. J Beck­ with 172. J. Mercer I6X, i) Stuart 155; N. Thaler 175; C. Jcsick 157. B Terry 203. Mens High Series - K. Schantz 465; W. Birman 519; R Schlachtcr 497. G. Wag­ goner 467; J Mercer 479; N. Thaler 450; B Terry 527. Last week M. Matson had an all spare - NOTICE ~ - NOTICE - SCORES the point standings, allowing the Barry County racer a chance to run at Teams included in the MIHA District 16 ring this year arc Caledonia, Holland. Coopersville, Zeeland. Black River, Byron Center and Grandville. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citi­ zens to serve on the Building Authority. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by October 8. 1999. BOWLING game! BUCKLE UP —— - — There s Just Too Much to Lose Tuesday Mixed Bowling Misfits 7-1; Consumers Concrete 6-2. Plumb's 5-3. Hastings Bowlers 4-4. Who This picture of the Bergakker's car shows how ugly it was at the finish. The car was No. 80 and not No. 00 like it appears to be. (Photo provided) - NOTICE ~ The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citi­ zens to serve on the Substance Abuse Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by October 8, 1999 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Sept. 14. 1999 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. - NOTICE ~ - NOTICE ~ The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citi­ zens to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by October 8. 1999. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citi­ zens to serve on the Commission on Aging Board Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by October 8. 1999 Knows 3-5. TVCCU 3-5. Advanced C om­ mercial Printers 2-6; Iriends 2-6. Men’s High Games & Series L John­ son 198; D C lements 155; D Thompson 190-555. G. Snyder 190; Ci Hause 200­ 568; M. Yost 187-514 Women’s High Gaines & Series S Brimmer 150-416. B Norns *88-478; A. Walden 130-350; B Wilkins 198-564. S. Bouman 187-484; P Arends 175-502 Sundav Night Mixed Bud Light 4; Four Horsemen 3. Sundav Snoozcrs 3; Lucky Strikes 3. We’re OK 3. B S.ers 3; All 4 Fun 2. Double K’s 2. Friends 2; Happy Hookers 2. Thunder Alley I; Rock Bottom I. Not Sure Yet I; Three Froggcrs I. Matrix I. Red Dog 0 Women’s High Games & Series E. Hammontrec 222-550. L Barnum 184-522; J Buckner 178-506; D Ciray 168-459; W Miller 163-404. M Snyder 186. L Boze 177; D Dutcher 176; C Barnum I7|; A. Churchill 153; C Rosa 129 Men’s High Games & Series B Rentz 233-598. B Hubbell 215-542; J. James 184-539; CW Simpson 218-519. F Ciales 159-440. J Barnum 212; C Sanborn 211; B Churchill 208; B Key 198. K Hammontree 194. G Snyder 190. D Dutcher 177; J Kohler I7|. B Drayton 170; M Eaton 162. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 16. 1999 - Page 15 Challenging the ‘comfort zone’ HMS students test themselves at Outdoor Education Center by Mary Warner Staff Writer It was a time for Hastings Middle School students to push the envelope, go beyond their comfort zones, and learn what it takes to work together when they participated in several challenging outdoor activities last week at the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center. Students in the five-member teaching team of John Zawierucka, Doug Mepham, Melinda Hare, Shari Barker and Carmen Hren spent part of last Wednesday and Thursday traversing the outdoor center's high ropes course, scaling the center's climbing wall, and participating in group activities that taught them teamwork and leadership skills. The students were invited free of charge as part of the outdoor center's annual "dress rehearsal," according to director Del Bachert. In preparation for its fall and win­ ter camp programs, the center invites a "We don't force them to do anything. We ask them to do their best.” Melinda Hare's students pose after a foray on the high ropes course. In front, from left, are Jessica Van Buren, Amanda McQueen, David Slee, and Tim Bowerman. In back, from left, are Michelle Miller, Brittany Cotant, Lacy Bunker, Hare, Nikki Sutton, Brooke Koons, Camerin Clinton and Vincent Basler. -Del Bachert school district to visit every year to give new instructors a chance to u ork under the watchful eye of more experienced instruc­ tors. In the high ropes course, according to the center's program coordinator. El East, the students were challenged to "look at their comfort zone and go beyond it." "We don’t force them to do anything," he said. "Wc ask them to do their best. One girl made it to the platform. That was her best.” Others were not challenged enough by the course, he said, and were asked to try new ways of traversing the ropes, such as walking backwards or walking with their eyes closed. Secured by safety harnesses, the students traversed the "criss cross," the "beam," the "grapevine," the "swinging steps," and oth­ ers. "It's scary," some of the students said, but also "fun." The course "builds self confidence,” East said, and also gives the students "a better knowledge of their willingness to try things. If they try, they learn what their limits are. We try to transfer this to school all the time." Taking a break on one of the outdoor center's piers is (front, from left) Jessica Mann, Felicia DeBoer, (back, from left) Tascha Hinckley and Kimber Negus. STREET NAME SIGNS ri z 0 x C z a < T 2 3 9H EMERGENCY Home Address Signs REQUIRED BY NEW BARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE *19.95 ea - 2 or more *17.95 ea. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs "Any Name" Pvt Rd Signs Action Signs {across from E.W. Bltssl 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 948-8618 888-577-7446 G O or Toll Free PRIVATE DRIVE SIGNS > 2 u 0 > Q 0 2 X BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310*9031 -HEwimtoj- BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION PUBLIC NOTICE 1999 BRUSH SPRAY PROGRAM The Barry County Road Commission will begin the 1999 Brush Spraying Program on or after September 16, 1999. Completion is expected prior to October 1,1999. The control of brush within the right of way of county roads is criti­ cal to maintaining the safety and usability of the county road system. Locations to be sprayed along county roads include all areas within the right of way outside of platted subdivisions. All brush below a height of 15 feet and within 12 feet of the road will be sprayed except at residential lots with improved lawn areas. The material to be used is approved by the EPA and safe for use on our road system. A con­ tractor, who is an approved licensed applicator registered to spray this material in a safe and effective manner, will do the work. If the brush has been cut by the landowner, there will be no need to spray. No-spray permits are available at the Barry County Road Commission free of charge but require maintenance of the roadside by the landowner. A list of roads to be sprayed this year is available at the Road Commission which is located at 1725 West M-43 Highway. If you have concerns or questions about the spray program, or if you have special needs to be considered, please contact the Barry County Road Commission at (616) 945-3449. Brittany Cotant travels across the "grapevine." According to Zawierucka, the activities in which the students participated really built a spirit of cooperation in his group, who were challenged to work together to scale the climbing wall, traverse a "canyon" via platforms, and perform an­ other climbing exercise. In the first two exercises, he said, students failed to work together and had to stop before completion of the activity. By the time the third activ­ ity rolled around, however, the students had learned to help each other to accomplish the task at hand and managed to complete the exercise; LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE ALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage, made by CRAIG L iRISh and WENDY L IRISH, husband and wife, whose address is 402 Kellogg Street. Nashville. Ml 49073-9764. as Mortgagor, to Union Bank of Lake Odessa, a Michigan Banking Corporation Lake Odessa, Michigan, as Mortgagee Dated September 23. 1991, and recorded in the Office of the Register o! Deeds for the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on October 8. 1991. in Uber 524 of Mortgages on Pages 571. on which Mortgage there is claimed to ba due at the date ot this notice for principal and interest, the sum ol Thirty-three Thousand Eighty Dollars and Nineteen cents ($33,080.19) with Interest at the rate of 8.75%. And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Sale con­ tained in said Mortgages, and in pursuance ot the statute in such case made and provided, the above said Mortgages, will be foreclosed by a sale of the parcel of the premises therein de­ scribed. or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. County of Barry, Michi­ gan. that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and tor said County, on the 28th day of Octoter. 1999. at 100 p m . Eastern Standard time, of said day and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgages, together with interest payable at the rate of 10 75%, together with late fees, legal costs, attorneys fees and also any taxes and in­ surance that said Mortgagee does pay on or pno< to the date of said sale, which said premises are desenbed in said Mortgage, as follows, to-wrt A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Desenbed as commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along the North line of said Section 36 a distance of 1014 79 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds East, at right angles to said North Section line, 193 20 feet to the Southeast­ erly line of Kellogg Street, thence South 34 de­ grees 52 minutes 31 seconds West, along said Kellogg Street. 141.14 feet to the true place of be­ ginning, thence North 90 Degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 182 46 feet thence South 03 de­ grees 43 minutes 02 seconds West. 13 97 feet thence North 88 degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds West. 104 89 feet, thence North 82 degrees 04 minutes 11 seconds West 77 45 feet, to the place of beginning PPf51-002-000-400-00 The period of redemption will be six (6) months from the date of sale Dated September 10. 1999 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA Mortgagee. Drafted by Timothy L Tromp. PC (P41571) 911 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa Ml 48849 By Timothy L Tromp (P41571) Attorney for Union Bank of Lake Odessa zip3 foreclosure/nminshl (10/14) Notice is hereby given that Default has oc­ curred in a Mortgage given by Shtriey A Lumbert to the United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States Department of Agriculture The Mortgage is dated August 14. 1980 and was recorded on August 14. 1980 m Uber 246 on pages 139 to 142 of the Barry County Records No proceedings have been instituted to recover any pari of the debt which is now Forty Seven Thousand Sixty and 96/100 ($47,060 96) Dollars The Mortgage will be foreclosed by selling the property described below at a public auction to the highest bidder The sale will be held on Octo­ ber 7. 1999 at 11 00 am local time, at the Barry County Court House in Hastings. Michigan which is the location of the Barry County Circuit Court The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, including interest at the rate of 11.5%.per year, legal costs, attorney fees and any taxes or insurance which may be paid by the mortgagee before Ihe sale The property to be sold is located in the City of Hastings Barry County. Michigan and is more specifically desenbed in the Mortgage as The West 66 feet of Lot 32. of SUPERVISOR CHASES ADDITION NO 2 TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Uber 3, Page 2, Barry County Records, and part of Lot 33 of said plat, de­ scribed as follows Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 33, thence North 1 degree 00 minutes East along the West line of said Lot 33. a distance of 132 feet: thence South 89 de­ grees 25 minutes East 33 feet to the Northwest comer of Lot 32. thence South 1 degree 00 minutes West 66 feet to the Southwest comer of Lot 32 thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes East 66 feet thence South i degree 00 min­ utes West 66 feet to the South line of Lot 33. thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes West 99 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period will expire six (6) months from the date of the sate unless the prop­ erty is deemed to be abandoned pursuant to MCL §600 3241a m which case the redemption period will expire thirty (30) days from the date of the sale .Dated August 26. 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL ECONOMIC COMMU­ NITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL­ TURE PREPARED BY JOHNR TUCKER (P37348) WINEGARDEN SHEDD. HALEY LINDHOLM A ROBERTSON PL C Attorneys at Law 501 Citizens Bank Building 328 S Saginaw Street Flint Ml 48502-1983 (810) 767-3600 (9/23) Default having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Whiam Woodson Brown II. unmarried to Great Lakes National Bank Michigan. A National Banking As­ sociation. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 29. 1999. and recorded in the office of the Register ot Deeds tor the County of Barry, and State ot Michigan, on May 11. 1999, as Document Number 1029365 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Six and 80/100 Dolars ($60 356 80) plus late charges of Frfty Three and 44/100 Dollars ($53.44) minus an insurance credit ot Thirteen Thousand Eighty Five and 50/100 Dollars ($13,085 50) And no sort or pro­ ceedings at law or m equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on October 21. 1999. at one odock in the after­ noon. Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sate at a public auction to the high­ est bidder, at the East door ol the Briy County Courthouse m toe City of Hastings. Barry county, Michigan (that being the building where the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage wrth the in­ terest thereon at ten and 500/1000 (10 500%) percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees al­ lowed by law and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned. necessary to protect its interest in the premises Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. State of Michigan and desenbed as Beginning at a point North 86 degrees East 450 feet from a point on the West line of section 21 Town 1 North Range 8 West, located 800 feet South of the West 1/4 post of said Section 21. thence North 86 degrees East 50 feel, thence South 04 degrees East 85 feet, thence South­ westerly about 60 5 feet to a point South 04 de­ grees East 125 feet from the point of beginning Thence North 04 degrees West 125 feet to point of beginning Together with use of Lakeshore and Drive to Mam Road in common with other own­ ers Tax I D No 08-009-021-025-00 During the one month immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, unless determined abandoned in accordance wrtti MSA 27A 3241(1). m which case the redemption pe­ riod Shan be 30 days Dated at Ann Arbor Michi­ gan. September 3. 1999 Elizabeth A Kieter LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes National Bank Michigan, mortgagee 401 East Uberty Ann Arbor Michigan 48104-2298 (734) 769-8300 x 5499 (10/7) Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 16. 1999 United Way starts drive for rainbows United Way agencies were one of the campaign ’Pacesetters.' by Mary Warner Staff Writer Dorothy and the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz were there. Michigan Lx Gov. Dick Posthumus was there. But Gary Buckland may have made the biggest im­ pression at the Barry County United Way campaign kickoff breakfast last week when he declared to those in attendance. "Show Star Principal Jo Stebbins (left) presented a check for $12,627 from Hastings Area Schools staff. me the money!” Those who do show campaign fund-rais­ ers their money will be helping United Way reach a 1999-2000 campaign goal of $493,966. "With your help and all of us working together we're going to be able to reach our goal," campaign chairman and Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer declared. The theme for the campaign this year is "Everybody needs a rainbow." DeBoer said that "not only will we reach our goal, we will be providing rainbows for thousands of people less fortunate than us." "Even though we are living in good times," he said, "there are still people in our community who need our help. We may not know who they are, but we do know they are our neighbors and they need our help." DeBoer said that when those people ask for help, "chances are it will be a United Way agency they will ask." As a police officer and administrator, he said, Tve used United Way agencies thou­ sands of times to help people in need. We couldn't do our job without these types of agencies backing us up." DeBoer, who moved to Barry County five years ago, said "I've found one thing to be absolutely true. People in Barry County know how to give." Posthumus also had praise for local gen­ erosity. "Without people like you," he said, "many of the basic services that go to fam­ ilies and children that we take for granted wouldn't be available in Barry County. "It's strange in these times to talk about Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus told those at the breakfast that *your generosity is making United Way possible.- how a community comes together (to help others). We're always hearing about it's such a money-oriented society and so self­ Gary Buckland of Buckland Insurance presented a check from his agency and also uttered the battle cry, 'Show me the money." ish. I understand why it's happening here. It's the values we've shared in Barry County." He recalled years ago when a local farmer became seriously ill in the spring and could not put in his crop. One day, farmers from Consumers Energy donated $7,424. around the county stopped working in their own fields and headed to the sick fanner's place. "In a day and a half they had the fel­ low's entire spring work done so when he got out of bed that summer he would have a crop growing," Posthumus said. "That's the kind of values you share in Barry County. The values of hard work, raising a family, taking care of your children, and making sure the next generation knows its not just taking but giving. The value of looking after your neighbors. "If there's anything I hope to get across today is that one person can make a differ­ ence . . . The families in Barry County, because of the work you do here, are going to have hope, security and a chance for a better life as they go through their day-today activities." Al the breakfast, a number of organiza­ tions and individuals presented checks to United Way totaling $47,196, including Wal-Mart. United Way Agencies, Hastings Public Schools, Buckland Insurance, McDonald's, MainStreet, Barry County United Way staff and volunteers, and Consumers Energy. DeBoer said the initial contributions were "a great start on our campaign." Staff members at McDonald's of Hastings donated $786. More photos on page 13 Dana Rittenberg (left) and Theresa Purchase as the scarecrow and Dorothy In the Wizard of Oz helped illustrate the campaign theme, "Everybody needs a rainbow.- David May of Wal-Mart presented a check for $724 to Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus and campaign chair Steve DeBoer. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 16. 1999 - Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES The Thomapple Kellogg High School Band played "Over the Rainbow" and other selections at the breakfast. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL PC. !S ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Michael Waktey and Beverly Wakley. husband and wile, of 278 South Mam Street Woodland. Michigan 48897 and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michi­ gan. whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E.. Grand Rapids Michigan 49507. dated December 30. 1997. and recorded on February 6. 1998. m Docket 1007362 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be dus for principal and interest the sum of Thirty One Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Seventy Four Cents ($31.315 74) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue ot the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on October 21. 1999. at 1:00 pm the undersigned will sen st the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts duo and unpaid upon said Mort­ gage. together with the legal tees, and charges of ihe sale, including attorney's fees allowed by law, the premises in said mortgage located in the Township ol Woodland. Barry County. Michigan and which are described as follows Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 21 Town 4 North. Range 7 West, thence North 875 feet for the place of beginning, thence West 230 feet, thence North 100 feet, thence East 230 feet: thence South 100 feet to the place ot begin­ ning All in Woodland Township. Barry County. Michigan which has an address of 278 South Mam Street. Woodland. Michigan 48897 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 DATED September 8. 1999 Drafted by: William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. NW. Ste 111-A Grand Rapds. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (10/7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janet L Hasman a married woman and Charles Hasman her husband (oogxial mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus of Kalamazoo. Inc. Mortgagee, dated Feb­ ruary 9. 1996, and recorded on February 15, 1996 m Liber 651. on Page 838 BartV Coun?^ Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to NationsBanc Mortgage Corpora­ tion. Assignee by an assignment dated Septem­ ber 2. 1996. whch was recorded on November 18. 1996. in Liber 678. on Page 565. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND THIRTY ANO 97/100 dollars ($64,030 97). including interest at 7.500% pet annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p.m. on October 14.1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BARRY Barry County Michigan and are de­ scribed as Beginning at a point 66 Rods and 8 1/2 feet East ot Quarter Post between Section 5 and 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, thence South 30 Rods thence East 4 Rods and 8 feet thence North 30 Rods, thence West m the center of High­ way 4 Rods less 1 /2 toot to the piace of beginning al* in Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 6 rrpnth(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 2. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fife #990607303 Hawks United Way staff also contributed. INVITATIONAL... For Ross, the day was nearly perfect, as far as running goes. "That's the best part, when the team wins." Ross said. "Wc like coming here. Our goal is to make it to State; we're not there yet, but we hope to be there by the end of the season." Ross' teammate and Scot captain Joe Lillie says their squad has a lot going for them. "I think our chemistry is great." Lillie said. "As soon as the freshmen get consistent, we will be Tine. Wc will take it one race at a time.” A total of 29 teams took part in the TK Invitational Monday including Thornapple Kellogg. Caledonia. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg. Thornapple Kellogg's boys finished ninth in the Middleville Division with 229 points, while Caledonia's girls were sixth with I3I points. Lakewood also took part in the Middleville Division, scoring 203 for eighth place in the girls’ race and 140 for sixth place in the boys’ event. Jeremy Frost collected a Top 10 finish with a ninth place. 18:00. Delton Kellogg took part in the (»»‘ NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission wilt conduct a public hear­ ing tor the following Special use Permits CASE NO. SP. 15-99 - Eugene and Marjorie Haas (applicants). LOCATION: At 750 Coats Grove Road on the South side between Bachman and Barber Rds m Sec 5 of Hastings Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permits for a home occupation (re. repan business for dental handpieces) CASE NO. SP 16-99 ■ Gloria Anderson (ap­ plicant); Dennis & Gloria Anderson (property owners). LOCATION At 417 West Brogan Road on the South side between Henry and Broadway Rds tn Sec 7 of Baltimore Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for immediate family supplemental housing CASE NO SP 17-99 - Trsvsse Bay Land Company (applicant); Tom and Sandy Peck (orooertv owners). LOCATION: At 1135 Bachman Rd on the West side between Coats Grove and Woodlawn Rds to Sec 5 of Hastings Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit tor the erection of a 300 f. high telecommunica­ tions tower. MEETING DATE: September 27.1999 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room m the Courts & Law Budding at 220 West Court Street Hastings Michigan Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commis­ sion members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their Views upon an appeal either verbally or m writing will be given the opportunity :o be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed to 616-948-4820 The special use applications are available tor pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning of­ fice. 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p m (closed be­ tween 12-1 p.m ), Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further "tor mation The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as .signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meettogtoearmg upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxibaiy aids or services should contact the County of Barry by wnting or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street Hast­ ings Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk (9/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles Lashley a single man (ongtoal mortgagors) to Banc Ona Financial Services. Inc . Mortgagee dated August 28. 1998. and recorded on Sep­ tember 1. 1998 in Liber Document No 1017316 on Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY AND 18/100 dol­ lars ($104,240.18). including interest at 11 410% per annum Under the power of sale contained n said mortgage and the statute r such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the ..tortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 100 p m . on October 21.1999 Said premises are situated >n TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as: Commencing at Northeast Comer of South­ east 1/4 Section 21 Town 1 North. Range 7 West thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 04 seconds East 350 teet tor point of beginning thence South 89 degrees 17 minutes 54 seconds West 1334 5 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 04 sec­ onds West 350 teet. thence South 89 degrees 17 minutes 54 seconds West 810 5 teet. thence South 540 teet. thence East 1809 5 teet. thence South 23 feet thence East 335 5 Het more or less to East Section line: thence North CT de­ grees 57 minutes 04 seconds West 2 i3 75 feet to point of beginning The redemption per.od Shan be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated September 9. 1999 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990303742 Hawks dO-7) continued from page 10 Thomapple Division, finishing third with 87 points in the boys and fifth in the Byron Center 169; 9. Godwin DNF. girls with 146 points. The Panther highlights included two top performances from Jessica Kellogg 1. Megan Peters (Hamilton) 20:28; 2. Jessica Kellogg (Delton Kellogg) and Kody Louden. Kellogg was second in the girls' Thomapple Division race, while Louden was third in the boys' show. "I was proud with how I ran today; it was one of my best for the year." Kellogg said. "I had to step it up at practice and run harder." Louden ran well, but feels he could have ran even better at Gun Lake. "I wasn't really happy with the way I ran." Louden explained. "I know I can do better. 1 have a long way* to go and I plan to be there by regionais." Maple Valley compcteci in the Kellogg Division, finishing second in the girls with 57 points and sixth in the boys with 151 points. Cassady Murphy and Hayley Todd both managed Top 10 finishes for the Lady Lions. Thorna^le^ Division I. Kelloggsville 46; 2. West Catholic 75; 3. Hamilton 85; 4. Coopersville 98; 5. Delton Kellogg 146: 6. Calvin Christian 163: 7. Comstock Park 167; 8. DAY & NIGHT CREW Top 10 20:38 Boys 1. West Catholic 58; 2. Godwin 71; 3. Delton Kellogg 87; 4. Rogers 97; 5. Coopersville 122; 6. Kelloggsville 135 McDonald's ■ ■ Top 10 1. Dan Kasporzicz (Godwin) 16:43; 2. Tommy Clifford (West Catholic) 17:26; 3. Kody Louden (Delton Kellogg) 17:37.4. Kyle Williams (Delton Kellogg) Powder puff game Wednesday There will be a powder puff football game between female students at Hastings High School next Wednesday as part of the school’s Homecoming festivities. The game on Sept. 22 will take place at Johnson Field beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are SI. Male students will serve as the cheerleaders. Following the game, a bonfire-pep rally is scheduled. NOTICE COLLEGE AND HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS WE OFFER FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR CLASS TIMES We have selective openings in our Hastings and Gun Lake McDonald's. So if you enjoy working with people, we may have the job for you. We provide: • FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE • TRAINING • FREE UNIFORMS • FREE MEALS • FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES STARTING ABOVE MINIMUM WAGE • VACATION PAY • LOW COST INSURANCE ALSO AVAILABLE Management Trainee Positions also available for the right individuals in our Hastings store. �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 16. 1999 COURT NEWS: A 36-year-old Muskegon man convicted of breaking into a number of vehicles in and around Hastings July 7 was sentenced to three- to 7.5 years in prison Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. James Gillespie was arrested in Hastings along with 18-year-old Sarah Traver July 7 when they were found in the 500 block of Green Street with a vehicle stolen from Oceana County. The pair allegedly broke into a number of cars and took compact disk players, a pager, a wallet and other items. Gillespie and Traver were wanted for similar offenses in at least four other Juris­ dictions. Gillespie was on probation when he was arrested in Hastings. "I was shocked to learn that Mr. Gille­ spie has received six prior prison sen­ tences," Assistant Barry County Prosecutor David Makled said. "He had four pending felonies outside this county when he was arrested in this county. He's had a number of opportunities to do something with his life which is cleqr he has no intention of doing.” "I'm sorry about what I've done," said Gillespie. "I'm glad I was caught because I wasn't really appreciating what I was do­ ing." Fisher pointed out to Gillespie that his felony record spans his entire adult life. "I hope you will use this as an opportu­ nity to get yourself straightened out," said Fisher. Gillespie was not ordered to pay restitu­ tion because all of the stolen property was reportedly recovered by police. In other court business: • James Wilde, 44, of Wayland, was sentenced to six months worth of week­ ends in jail and to pay $1,500 in fines and costs on his conviction of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct with a victim be­ tween the ages of 13 and 15. The maximum penalty for the original charge is 15 years in prison. "It’s certainly tragic in this case that the victim has suffered this kind of behavior before," said Makled. "He has the view that what he did is less serious than what others have done. The victim has suffered this kind of molestation in the past and was much moi c vulnerable. He knew about the victim's past abuse when he did what he did." Makled said Wilde's response had been denial, but he has recently been honest and has sought forgiveness. Defense attorney William Doherty said Wilde's therapist reported that his client would not benefit from jail. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 COCKATILES FOR SALE: 2 binh * e»«c. $30,948-2238 , ( tmiinntiit\ \»iln t- HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hn Allied Mortgage Capital Corp I-800(iml (if 7 Ini it k \ THE FAMILY OF DONALD G. MILLER SIL would like to thank relatives, friends, and neighbors for their acts of kind­ ness shown after he passed away August 26. 1999. Thanks to Rev. Brad Kalajainen for his comforting words and the Freeport United Methodist Church ladies for the nice lunch after the service. A special thanks to Brent and Kathy Jo Rudgeriet, Ron & Chris Geiger, Nancy Larson and family, Esther Miller and J and J Engineering and Machine of Dutton for the food they brought to our home. Also a special thanks to the nurses from Hospice. Your acts ofkind­ ness will always be remembered. Doris Miller. Children A Gntndchildren. \ labile 11 tunes . ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604.___________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604. REPO: MUST SELL will look al any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bach. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. 1ST TIME HOME BUYERS NEEDED for 3 & 4 bedroom Manufactured Homes! E-Z qualify! Low payments! 1-800­ 387-0035, West Michigan Hous­ ing Advertise in the BANNER Classifieds! Call 945-9554 and "And they are," said Doherty. "He has attended counseling which has benefited him and the child in this case.” Doherty said that if Wilde loses his job, his family will lose their house. *T think the court has to take that into avoid striking an anima! in Ihe road. ■He Stopped to talk to the two women in the car and said he was going to call far help." said Trooper Paul Gcnyeau. 'He just left." Garrison and her passenger, who was not hun. flagged down a motorist who then called for assistance. She was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated for her minor injuria nd released. The man is described as being a white male, between 20 and 30 vests old. very heavy set wearing jeans and a tee shirt. ' account," he said. Wilde apologized to the court. "I do realize the seriousness of what I did," he said. "It impacted my family greatly. It will not happen again." "What you've done is a selfish act," said Fisher. "You told the presentence investi­ gator that what (the previous perpetrator) did was disgusting to you. What you did is disgusting to me. I don't understand it and I never will understand it" He is about 5-feet Winches tall and has a full, cleanlv trimmed beard. ■It's unknown if there is any damage to hi, track,' said Gonyeau. "If there is, it •S5.-JS SfcXfJSSSSK. w. raw . wuo « Observer st 1-800-310-9031. Car wash employee pinned • Angie Patterson, 21, of Middleville had her sentence on a conviction of at­ tempted uttering and publishing delayed until Sept. 7, 2000. She was ordered to pay $250 in court costs and $193.70 resthution. Patterson was ordered to abide by all terms of probation for one year until sen­ tencing on her guilty plea. MIDDLEVILLE - Wayne Leeroy Specie via, doing his job Saturday, Sept. 4 when be suddenly found himself in a tight spa at an Arlington Street car wash. Sheriffs deputies said Specie was washing the rear of a car. driven by Barry ZiebMh of Middleville when a pickup truck driving toward the stall lurched forward and paused him between the vehicles at about 10 am. Specie, of Caledonia, was taken by Thomapple Township Emergency Services lo Peunock Hospital where he was treated for his injuries and released. The driver of the second tar, Alfred Leighton Proctor, 76. of Middleville, was issued a citation for reckless driving. Police said Proctor caused the accident when be mistakenly accelerated. • Johnny McMullen, 25, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to six months in the Barry County Jail with credit for 169 days served on his conviction of larceny in a building. Boy reports stranger with a gun McMullen was ordered to pay $22 resti­ tution, $500 court costs and to spend one ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Police are looking for a man who allegedly pointed a long gun at a 12-year-old Shelbyville boy as he rode his bicycle along Marsh Road « GARAGE SALE: Friday, Sauntay * Sunday. 9-4pni. Podunk Lake Rd. A little bit of everythinfi. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call I-800-426- year on probation. According to Fisher, McMullen stole a wallet containing $22 Jan. 6. "Which might not seem serious until about 7 pen. Sept. 5. The boy said he was riding at the edge of the road near his residence when a larger END OF SUMMER SALE! Jenny Lind Crib. Changing table, boys A girls cloches size new­ born-adult clothing, toys, knick­ knacks, fish tank/accessories, ski machine A much more! ISIS Center Rd. Thursday A Friday, 9-6pm.. Saturday 9-noon 3085 Ext«1400 24hrs. 1318 N. BOLTWOOD, HASTINGS. Lovely 2 bed­ room condominium, open floor plan, central air, beautiful kitchen cabinets, lots of storage. Garage and Basement space. Freshly painted, immediate occupancy. Priced to sell $73,500. Co-owner is licensed Real Estate associate. Call 517-394-7313.__________ FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR $0 DOWN! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold Now! Financing available! Local list­ ings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St, Freeport, Ml EOE WANTED: HERDSPERSON for modem well managed 300 cow Mid-Michigan Dairy. Nod recent experience, some college helpful, but not necessary. $45,000 ♦ package depending on experience and abilities. Call 1-616-527-8875 between 9:00am and 3:00pm. Leave mes­ sage and phone number. NOW HIRING WAIT STAFF, experience necessary. Apply in person. Sam’s Joint Gun Lake. 2412 Briggs Rd._____________ 29 PEOPLE WANTED TO GET PAID $$ to lose up to 30ibs in the next 30 days. Natu­ ral. guaranteed. Call: 616-248­ 7707. BULLDOZER/EQUIPMENT OPPERATOR. B&R Exca­ vating, Inc. 891-1990.________ BABYSITTER IN MY HOME 2ND SHIFT: Hours are 2;30pm11:45pm Mon-Fri A 1 Sunday per month for 7yr old and 2yr old boys. Job will start the end of September. $20 per day. Only dependable, trustworthy peopk* looking for a long-term job need to respond. References wil! be checked. Please call Sara at 948­ 0128 until 8pm. Qinical Instructors in Practical Nursing Program Health Police seeking hit and run driver IRVING TOWNSHIP - Troopers from the Hastings Post of the Mithun Stefa Police are asking the public's assistance m locating a man who struck a car at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday on West State Road near Grange Road Police said the unknown driver of a new, burgundy pickup truck with a cap, collided with the rear of a car, driven by Lona Jane Garrison, 59. of Hastings, m she slowed to \ llN Olla I , lt/\ KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Adult POLICE BEAT: "I don't care what the therapist has to say about jail," said Fisher. "Most therapists feel jail serves no purpose whatsoever." "This family is financially and emotion­ ally dependent on my client," said Do­ herty. "His family wants to be a family unit....many think these type of offenses are horrible things." "I have to place myself in that category," said Fisher. Maternal Child; various sites/day; October 26 - December 22; BSN required, letter of application addressing qualifications and detailed resume must be received by 4 p.m. EDT on 09/24/99 at... Administrative Services Job #772n, Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue. Battle Creek, MI 49017-3397. Materials may be mailed, faxed (616) 962-4290 or emailed (admservt»'kellogg.cc.mi.us). AA/EOE 1994 CHEVY 4X4 S-16 BLAZER: low miles, towing package, excellent condition. $12,900.945-9272. __________ 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White, power windows, power locks, 6 changer cd player, lowing package, well maintained, tn great condition inside A out. $ 15JOOOBO 948­ 0502_______________________ *96 CHEVY S-10 PICK-UP. Excellent conditiorVlow mi (cage, 39,000 miles, a/c, anVfm cusette, bed mat. cargo box. $7SOO OBO 948-4155. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888._______ WORK FROM HOME: Growing company needs help. Earn between $500-$ 1,200 parttime/full-time. Fun. easy, will train. Call for free 14 page book­ let. 616-248-7779. www.cash911 com/byrbest ATTENTION- Carpentry and furniture repair. Custom wood­ work, deck, upholstery, etc. Over 25yrs experience. Free quote at reasonable rate. Call Charlie 616­ 623-2339. HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES". HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS. FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093. I unSdIt BEAUTIFUL QUEEN VIC­ TORIAN iron headboard with “Brand New’ luxury firm mat­ tress set. Cort $ I JOO. Must sell! $250. 1-517-541-8132 KINGSHE ORTHOPEDIC dclux mattress set. “Brand New” with f’.ame and beautiful 4 poster solid wood head & foot board. Co*t $ 1.400 new, sacrifice $350. 1-517-541-1109. CARPET OVER 4,000 YARDS to choose from. Only 2 weeks old! Cost $ 10.95 per yard, sacrifice $2.00 per yard. Dennis Distributing 401 N. Cochran Charlotte. 517-541-1109. MAYTAG FULL SIZE WASHER: Runs perfect, cost $600. sale price $115. (Guaran­ teed) Dennis Distributing 401 N. Cochran Charlotte. 517-541­ 1109.______________________ 100 USED APPLIANCES, re­ frigerators. stoves, washers A dryers (guaranteed) $75 A up. Dennis Distributing 401 N. Cochran Charlotte., 517-541­ 1109.______________________ TRAILER COACH, deer hunter special, stove, refrigera­ tor. furnace. $800 obo. Call 945­ 2857_______________________ FOR SALE 1991 Ford Taurus Wagon great running condi­ tion some rearend damage, asking $1,000. OBO. Country table with 4 chairs, 2 stools, light wood with dark green legs, asking $400. OBO. Also a mi­ crowave like new, $50. firm. Call Margo, 9-7 (davs 945­ 3302). sited, Blazer-type vehicle attempted to run him over. Deputies said the boy became scared and rode to a nearby laundromat and stepped la Ute perking kx. The vehicle then entered the lot, locked its brakes, causing it to slide to a «op, said police. -The driver got out pulled out a long gun and pointed it at him," according to a you consider his record with convictions for stealing," said Fisher. "At 25, I'd hope you'd learn from this mistake in the future and live up to the rules that rest of us live by." • Ryan Miller, 18, of Middleville, was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 232 days served, for violating probation by possessing marijuana, failing to get a job, to notify his probation agent that he had police report. Ike boy then pedaled away and hid. When he returned to the lot, the vehicle was The stranger is described as a six-foot tall while man with short, dark hair. TIM vehicle was either painted gray or coated with gray prhaer, with large tires and a made a bowling noise. moved, to report to his probation agent, to attend treatment and for violating curfew. Miller was on probation for a previous conviction of resisting and obstructing po­ lice and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. "Ifs obvious from the pre-sentence report that Mr. Miller has failed to stick with be­ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP '-'A ttWWhe krnvtid'«'a home tn the Yankee Springs Trailer Park Sept. 7 found himself chasing two juveniles out of the ing a productive citizen," said Kuzava. "He has done nothing to follow the rules and even told his mother that nothing would happen has a result of these violations. He's running out of community options. Further violations will result in the court having no choice but to send Mr. Miller to prison." According io defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, Miller is fully aware he could go to prison. Inside the home, the nun found extensive damage to the walls, according to who also reported lhat a mirror and a chandelier was broken, a fire extinguish sprayed, screens were cut and destroyed to gain entry and the carpet was badly aoi "Mr. Miller will not succeed in prison, his life will essentially be over at that point," said McNeill. apparent scheme to steal beer and other goods from Plumb's Grocery Store. Officers wore called to Plumb's on Sept. 7 after it was reported the man and a Id- Miller told the court that he has learned recently that he is going to be a father. "My life is changed," he said. "I*m hop­ ing for county time so I can be a father to year-old male bad taken a Jt^peck of beer and, 24 pack of»light beer. The 16-yeer-old, who was arrested far retail fraud, was also accused of taking cookies and a pint of wine. He registered a .24 on a preliminary breath test for alcohol when my son or my daughter." "Based on what everyone is saying about you, you are squandering your life,* said Fisher. "Hopefrilly, you understand the situation you are in." police arrived, officers reported. Officers found the stolen beer in the trank of a car near the scene, along with a compact disk player worth $119, a ISO-wmr amplifier worth $99 and two 150-we# speakers worth $99.50, all still in sealed packages containing price tags. A witness said the 19-year-old also takes disposable cameras, cordless telephones, • Bryan Elwen, 16, of Hastings, was sentenced to six months in jail with 53 days credit, and $500 in costs on his con­ victions of stealing a car and of probation violation. answering machines, walkie talkies, cologne and plays'stion games. The 16-year-old told police the older teen showed him how to successfully steal the beer cans by disguising them as empty cans ready to be returned for deposit. Other information about the 19-year-old was not available and he had not been arraigned on charges as of press time Wednesday. Elwen was arrested after he took the keys to his mother's car out of her purse and then used her car without permission. "As 1 read the pre-sentence report, the words immature, foolish and cretin jumped out at me as words used to refer to Mr. Elwen," said Alspaugh. "From my past dealings with him, immature and foolish don't even begin to cover Mr. Elwen. He is Tools stolen from power substation PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - More than $2,500 in tools were taken from a construction trailer at the Consumers Energy Substation sometime over Labor Day weekend. Prairieville Police Chief Larry Gentry said Wednesday. "They were there Friday night when the construction workers left, and they reported in fact on a mission to end up in the them missing Tuesday morning," he said. Also missing were the tool boxes belonging to three to four different construction prison system." Alspaugh went on to say: "It was hoped that incarceration would be a deterrent. workers. "They were all private contractor tools," he said. ’Some were personal tools, belonging to the workers.” Now, it’s practically a foregone conclusion that six months in jail will not phase Mr. Horse dies when trailer disconnects Elwen. Prison will be a deterrent. Unfortu­ nately, he has chosen to live his life be­ hind bars." Alspaugh pointed out that Elwen has been given sufficient consequences in ju­ venile court. "If they were going to make an impact, they would have by this time," she said. "But given his young age and the fact that he has only had six months incarceration. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A horse belonging to a Middleville man was killed Sent. 11 when a horse trailer being pulled north on Marsh Road became disconnected from a ball hitch and struck a tree. According to a report by the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Lawrence Loo Seger, 54, was using a 1988 Chevy pickup truck to pull the trailer 150 feet northeast of Saddler Road when the accident occurred. No citations were issued and Seger was not hurt. Woman charged with check fraud I'd recommend the court impose the addi­ tional six months and hope by some mira­ cle. he will decide he is tired of seeing all of us and that’s not how he wants to live his life." HASTINGS - A 21 -year-old Freeport woman who allegedly stole a number of checks from a family member is facing seven counts of uttering and publshing for cashing the checks in exchange for over $2,500, according to Hastings Chy Police Chief Jerry According to defense attorney David Kuzava, Elwen is not a threat to the public but that he has taken his mother’s and his uncle's vehicles. "He has quite a long history in the juve- [See COURTS. continued on p«0c 1# ! Sarver. Tammy Seybold is currently free on $10,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting* Sept. 22 preliminary examination set for 9 a.m. in Barry County's 56-1 District Court "She would allegedly write the checks to her self, take them to the bank where she had an account and deposit them, then spend the money," said Saner. The incidents allegedly occurred between Aug. 3 and Aug. 16. �The Hastings Benner - Thursday Seplembei 16 1999 - Page 19 COURTS, continued from page 18 CHAPTER ONE A Novel Idea for the Banner... By R.N. Lake Not Guilty, Just Dead hapter 2 Chapter * can get into trouble, anyway.” “Do you keep a record of when and where the signs go upr “Well, wc should, wc try." Joe Batt chuckled.”But. man. you should know, when you’re short handed, under-budgeted and overworked, getting the job done is more important than keeping written records.” “Generally, true,” Greg said. “But sometimes the records tum out to be pretty useful. Like, could you tell me when a sign went up on Cold Creek Road after the January rains?" “That 1 happen to know about,” the road man didn’t hesi­ tate, “whether I have it in writing or not. My wife’s birthday is on January 28th, and that was the day I told Charlie Evans All characters in this book are fictional and any resem­ blance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. Synopsis: Darrel Overstreet, editor of the Reveille in Bart­ ley County. Michigan has accompanied Undersheriff Greg Kennard to an accident scene. A car has gone through the ice on the flooded Cold Creek Road and the three occupants, a man. woman and small child are dead. Local Sheriff Cadwaller considers it an accident, but the undersheriff, experi­ enced as a criminal investigator, isn’t satisfied. There’s no apparent immediate connection between the victims: the dri­ ver. Raymond Cargile. Deborah Sullivan and her seven-year old daughter. Pamela. Kennard refuses to sign an accident report and close the case until there "s further investigation. Still dissatisfied after two days, Greg Kennard sifted through the flimsy facts at hand. He spread the smeared pa­ per open on his desk. Soaked, along with everything else in Cargile^ wallet, a tom page from a note book now had the wrinkled texture that dried out foolscap always acquires. The ink had run some but a few complete phrases were legible. “Stay off 33." “Get Sullivan.” “Chicago people." The rest was a blur. Meaningless, disconnected bits of lan­ guage. No credit cards, no social security card, none of the usual biographical bits that bulge most wallets. Only the dri­ ver’s license had been definitive and it was incongruously new. He stared out the window at the steel gray sky. A few wind driven flakes of snow skittered by. Involuntarily, the Under­ sheriff shivered. What a way to die. he thought, what a way to die. Just a couple of days, and, as far as everyone else was con­ cerned, it might have been two years. There was too much else to think about. Breaking and entering, aggravated as­ sault. driving under the nfluence, pot pushing. No point or plausibility in considering murder. Especially on a file marked “case closed." Deborah and Pamela Sullivan would soon be at rest in the frozen family plot under the pines in the Thompson Township cemetery. Cargile would find his own forever two miles north in the county plot for the indigent, unclaimed and unidentified. There would be no point in digging them up. metaphori­ cally. But, in Kennard's mind the bizarre, seated bodies had never been straightened into coffin form and laid to eternal rest. A buzzer on his desk sounded. The new communications system made it easy for the Sheriff to call. He picked up the telephone. “Yes, sir." Cadwaller's voice came back. "Greg," he sounded friendly, apologetic. “Looks like you were right to take prints off Cargile and send them to Lans­ ing. We just got a report back. Come on in and take a look at ft." State police headquarters kept more than a million prints on file. Anybody arrested for anything except traffic viola­ tions in Michigan was on record with individual whorls, loops and deltas as inexorable identification. Kennard hurried to the Sheriff’s office, found Cadwallcr t> put the sign up. 1 remember because I stopped at the Truvaluc store to pick up the new coffee pot I got her for a pre­ sent before I drove out to Cold Creek Road to make sure the sign was up. She’d seen a TV commercial about this new way of making coffee and we’re both nuts about a good cup for breakfast so I thought it would be a surprise." "January 28th,” Greg pulled the conversation back. “You’re sure it went up?” “Right” "Do you remember the location?" “Well. Within a tree or two. yes. Do you mean at the east end or the west end?" “Both." "Why, Greg? What’s it all about?" "Look, Joe, do you have time to ride out there with me? It relates tc that accident the other day." with the report in front of him. “Sure. Give me half an hour and I can go with you." "There was a Ray Cargile," he said, “but he died in Jack­ First the Sheriff’s Department's cruiser proceeded to the son Prison three years ago." western edge of the ice slick. The sign was in place as re­ “You mean the prints wc sent didn’t match the recorded set called by the engineer and by Kennard. A few rippled spots for Cargile, Raymond F.?” out in the center of the frozen lake were all that marked the “That’s right." The Sheriff shuffled the papers in front of scene of the tragedy. him. His next statement bordered on the belligerent. Circling back northward and around Io the cistern end of “That doesn’t mean too much. There’s still no real reason the overflow, the two men talked some about Ihe secret of to think it was anything but an accident." good coffee, the relative merits of Roundtree’s three restau­ “When I think of that pathetic little kid, 1 hope you’re rants. They agreed that the quality of each establishment’s right." Kennard punched his right hand with his left fist. ■ coffee _________________________________________________ was an accurate reflection of the total menu. “Even if it was just an accidcmpilmakcame kmd-of - • The cruiser stopped yards from the gxrt where the Cutlass the prints match anybody • ' ' .......... ; : on file? - 1 -” had started across the ice and towards its final plunge. The “Not in Lansing." two men got out. Joe Batt walked over to a tree about six feet “Well, maybe we’ll get something back from the set that from the road’s shoulder. He studied the sign. Black letters, went to the FBI." “Maybe." Sheriff Cadwallcr stood up. “In the meantime when arc you going to complete the paperwork for that grant uc want ’" "The deadline for applications to the Federal Government is May I st." Greg shrugged. “Plenty of time." "Not when you remember it has to go through the county commissioners first. It will take them a month to understand it. Better get busy on it, Greg." “OK. Chief." Greg walked back to his office. He dug out the intricate and detailed application for government funds. Years of work with the CID made him expert at cutting through the labyrinthine language concocted by bureaus and getting to the necessary information. But it required concen­ tration and he couldn’t harness his mind to the job at hand. Before the hand was out, he was on the phone to Joe Batt, the county road engineer. “Joe," he questioned, "when a road is temporarily flooded, how soon do you put up a sign?” “As quick as wc can," came the answer, “before anybody “Road Under Water," yellow background. A highly visible, unequivocal warning. “Funny,” he said. “It’s the same tree, but the sign seems lower than I remember it." “Yeh," the Undcrshcriff noted. “You can see a couple of nail holes under the sign. They’re about two inches higher than where the nails arc now. Take a look." The road engineer pried back an edge of the yellow metal. “Mmmmm hmmmmm.... sure enough. How’d you know?" “Just happened to check it yesterday. Joe, would you tes­ tify, under oath, that the sign had been moved?" Before he got an answer, the Undershcriff heard his car number called on the cruiser radio. “Car three." the speaker blared, "proceed to intersection of Crooks and County Line Roads. An accident. Acknowledge, car three." Kennard sprinted to the car. motion his companion to get in. He had the engine going as he acknowledged the call and they were backing and turning before Batt answered. “I guess I would, Greg. I would if it was necessary." nite system,' said Kuzava. 'Though he's pretty much a disturbed individual, he's not out there taking your vehicle or my vehicle. He’s taking his family members' vehicles for what appears to be nothing other than joyriding.** Kuzava said Elwen is attending school in the I Oth grade and is working toward obtaining his diploma. "Everyone keeps hoping you are going to grow up sooner or later.” said Fisher "It's difficult to understand the problems you have with stealing cars. Apparently you were high on cough medicine and driving recklessly. That's what got you re­ ported." • Daniel Hammond. 24. of Nashville, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for con­ tributing to the delinquency of a minor and 11 months in jail for attempting to avoid registering with the sex offender act. Original charges of failing to register as a sex offender and furnishing alcohol to a minor, habitual offender, were dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. "The only thing positive you can say about him is that he doesn't have any chil­ dren," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor. Amy Kuzava. "Then. I was given the most recent police report, dated Aug. 31." Kuzava said Hammond was arrested tor driving under the influence of drugs, "which he admits to," she said. "He said he was getting all his partying out of the way before coming to court for sentenc­ ing." Hammond was previously convicted as a juvenile of second degree criminal sexual conduct and was later convicted as an adult on another sex charge, Kuzava said "Until he decides to change his ways, which it's clear he has no intention of do­ ing, he's got a problem with criminal sex­ ual conduct and at the time of this offense, he was with an underage girl and he was intoxicated. "I think he poses a threat to teen-aged girls in this community," said Kuzava. "It’s obvious he's still engaging in that type of behavior as evidenced by this of­ fense. He lives a nomadic lifestyle and doesn't do much with himself." Defense attorney David Gilbert chal­ lenged that statement, saying Hammond has a job. "When he was pulled over, he was al­ legedly under the influence of controlled substance," said Gilbert. "That doesn't make him a threat to young girls. His of­ fense is failing to register." "It depends on how you define young." said Fisher. "The giri was under 21, not under 16." said Gilbert. Td like ihe court to take that into account." "Registering under the sex offender act is important, Mr. Hammond." said Fisher. "It gives the rest of us who follow the law a chance to know that someone like you is in our neighborhood, especially when you are out drinking with under aged girls." • Thomas Lcthcoe, 20, of Hastings, pleaded not guilty to violating probation by having contact with a specific Hastings woman, and by consuming alcohol on Aug. 21. Attorney Mark Doster was appointed to represent Lethcoe and a Sept. 9 probation violation hearing was scheduled. Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 31-year-old Battle Creek man who confessed to setting a fire intended to blow up the vehicle of an Orangeville Township man Monday night may have been trying to get revenge, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Kevin James Bennett is free on bond awaiting a Sept. 22 preliminary examina­ tion on four total charges, including arson causing SI,000 to $20,000 damage, chunk driving, possession of methamphetamine and driving on a suspended license. Police said Bennett confessed to setting the fire because he felt the victim had pre­ viously "punched" his female cousin in the face. He also allegedly claimed he was an­ gry that police apparently did not believe his cousin's allegations about the alleged assault. According to police, the victims were watching television at their Lindsay Road home with another couple when the male guest began to retrieve an item from his pickup truck in the driveway. "He said that when he got to the door, he asked who was burning something in the yard," said deputies Karl Vlietstra and Jeff Nieuwenhuis. "The victim jumped up and ran out to the porch to see flames com­ ing from the far side of his vehicle.” Both men ran into the driveway and threw water onto the burning rag that was stuffed into the car’s gas tank before pulling the rag to the ground. "He then saw a vehicle back up into the road and travel south... on Lindsey Road," said police. "They hopped into a truck in an attempt to catch the vehicle. They fol­ lowed the tail lights but the suspect turned off his headlights and traveled in the dark to near the Mullen Road area." Both men continued to Mullen Road, then to southbound Norris Road, then to Keller Road and back to Lindsey Road without locating the suspect, said police. "They then turned north on Lindsey Road where they found (Orangeville) Fire Chief (Dan) Boulter out with the suspect vehicle," said deputies. "It had been crashed and they told the chief to call the police because it was the guy who tried to bum his car." According to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, Trooper Charles Morden arrived to find Bennett standing next to the vehicle, lodged in a ditch, al­ legedly holding a cold, unopened can of Inside the car, Morden said he found four baggies of methamphetamine, edntaining 3.1, 2.8, 2.0 and 4 grams apiece. Police also allegedly found a white towel in the car, matching the towel used to start the fire. Bennett was reported to have told police he took gasoline to the scene in a wine cooler bottle, "did a line of crank," stopped at a Delton bar to drink, then went to the scene. "I stuffed the rag into the tank to blow up the car," he was reported to have told police. "I'm admitting I did it. It was stupid. I did not want to hurt anyone." When requesting the arrest warrant from the Barry County Prosecutor’s office, deputies noted that there was a "potential for loss of life. (The) car was parked in a driveway near an occupied house." No one was hurt and the incident re­ mains under investigation. Bennett was arraigned on the charges Tuesday. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the Crty Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. October 4. 1999 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on a proposed amend­ ment to Section 90-805 to add proposed definitions of "Unenclosed Porch". "Deck" and “Awning" to the Crty of Hastings Code of Ordinances A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public review at the office of the City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the Crty of Hastings (Telephone number 616-945-2468) Of TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Everil G Manshum Crty Clerk CONVENANT TRANSPORT Major Pay Incruse! Effective Oct 1st Trams start up to -Vc base pay plus 6c for ah miles over 15 000 Battle Creek man charged with vehicle arson by Driver - Top P.n 45C Contractor Teann B4 r.pm - Sole Contractors B.l cpm Monday - Friday • KhOOam - 2:00pm with SUMMER’S OFF Qualified applicants will have strong math and com­ munication skills, be detailed oriented, and present a professional appearance If you think you would enjoy being a member of our bank team contact the personnel office at HASTINGS CITY BANK 150 W Court St.. Hastings. 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Mchigan The City will provide necessary reasonable ads and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD can relay services 1-800-649­ 3777 Even! G Manshum Cdy Clerk �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 16. 1999 Delton teens seriously hurt in car-deer crash by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Two Delton Kellogg High School students were seriously hurt early Friday when the car they were in struck a deer, went off northbound Norris Road three times and struck a tree. Jennifer Behrens, a 16-year-old junior cheerleader, is recovering at home from facial wounds and a broken leg after being released from Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. It could be between two to four weeks before she can return to school. "She’s doing good," said her mother, Kim Behrens, a nurse at Kalamazoo's Bronson Hospital. "Everything can be fixed." Behrens was a passenger in a car driven by Jason Sheffield, 18, of Delton when the accident occurred on Norris Road between Ford and 4 Mile as the two headed toward school at about 8:20 a.m. Sheffield, who was reportedly treated for a concussion and possible broken bones. was taken by Delton Ambulance to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was released Sunday, but returned for more treatment Wednesday. "Neither one of them recalls the accident," said Prairieville Police Chief Larry Gentry. "But, it appears the deer started it. It looks like it hit their car, they hft the roadway to the right, then came back onto the road, then went of the road to the left, came back onto the road again, then went off to the right and hit a tree." At some point during the accident, Sheffield's airbag deployed. He and Behrens were wearing scat belts, police said. Behrens was airlifted from the accident scene by AeroMed's medivac helicopter to Spectrum, where she was treated and released on Sunday. 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CAB 4X4 Z-71, 350 NICE TRUCK 14,999 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-09-23.pdf c6f44c4d3da6cfe0758f71dd1ff5d0ea PDF Text Text CROP raises * See Story Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 W ’ owob'oo"’^.................... . ' ? J W HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY U’ S CHURCH ST Hastings j THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23,1999 VOLUME 146. NO. 38 PRICE 50* Burning ban in effect City Council plans workshop The Hastings ANNER by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Al least 11 grass, field and brush fires City Council will around the county over the last week have have a workshop on personnel policy kept local fire departments busy, despite a changes at 6 pm. Monday, Sept. 20, Department of Natural Resources ordered st council chambers. ban on burning permits in effect since The regular council meeting will Sept. 8. follow at 7:30 that evening. And nearly six fires in the Barry State For more information about tbs Game Area in the last month, including workshop, call 945-2468. one Wednesday, are believed to be of sus­ picious origin, said Thomapple Township Emergency Services Chief, Bob Woodard. KCC to sponsor rACT workshop "Fortunately, not too many acres have burned." he said. "Fortunately, we’ve been able to respond right away and put them out. We’re not saying it's an arsonist, but Kellogg Community College will we are saying that they are suspicious." qxirisor an American College Testing Woodard is asking the public to report (ACT) prep workshop for area students any suspicious activities to the fire de­ from 9 ajn. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, partment at 795-7243 or Barry '• Sept 25, at the l-'ehsenfeld Center j Though the ban on permits does not Facilitators Eugenie Cook ' County Central Dispatch at 948-4800. west of Hastings on M-179. prohibit camp and Hawes will provide studants with lenStTa tn trash barrei fires, Woodard urges citizens to relnH from surfing fires of any kind. "People need to he awirr that it's ex­ id more. Tire focus tremely dry." said Woodard. "Were at 4 math, science and reading, 1/2-inches below normal for rainfall and should bring this weekend, its supposed to be in the 70s with a slight wind. I personally feel people Cott is 327. Students may should not bum. period." tore by calling 948-9500. Area fire chiefs are not issuing burning permits .until further notice, he said. In other words, no burning is allowed until the area receives a substantial amount of rainfall. i "Looking Back, Moving $ee g^N, continued page 2 Knocking off the Pioneers... Bowne (11). Jason Bailey (76). Sean Tefft (21) and Dan Slaughter (40) celebrate with the Saxon faithful their big triumph. This week the blue and gold will celebrate its homecoming with a Fnday night clash against Zeeland. (Photo by Dan Buerge) Hastings High School's varsity football team improved to 4­ 0 last Friday with a 10-6 win over perennial O-K White powerhouse East Grand Rapids at East. The Saxons are now tied with Hudsonville and Forest Hills Central for the league lead. Here. Adam Schantz (36). Derek Sherman (50). Dusty Lundstrum (70), Matt Larsen (65). Jeremy Pond (56), Tony Forward" Library millage requests likely in two townships will be the focus of the Barry County poo—ietlm OM Aging's 25th amiver. . say cattmkm from 4 to 7 pjo. Prtitay at 120 N. Michigan Ave.. Hast- The spotlight will be on 25 "spo- . ciaj" people and organizations that mtaee played important roles in the ea- by ' ttMishmem and continued succesa of David T. Young the Acilities. enjoy light refreshments /’when the 25 honorees will be recog- 1 Voters in Rutland and Hastings charter napple Kellogg Community Library. Penal Geiger, Barry County Board of Commiassoners Chairman Jim Bailey and COA officials still hope to construct a new building in the near future to re­ : place rhe current facility with a com­ bined COA officc'recreational/senior COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington has announced that the 23 honorees, who will be recognized dur­ ing the anniversary celebration, are Merle Cooley. Franklin "Ping" Beck­ with, Eloise Wolf, Kathy Courtney, Kensinger Jones. Robert Shaffer, Mar­ cella Humphrey, Bob Bender, Mary Mayers. Arbutus Morgan. Marlene White, Shirley Kilmer. Dennis Bas­ sett. John De Broux. The Bradfields (Charlie and his wife. Darlene, Brad­ Moose "We're working together to come up mills for 10 years for library operations with language that everybody will be now being handled by the Hastings Public happy with," Schondelmayer said. Chib, Orvin Moore. Woodland Eagles Club, I Faith United Methodist Church in Barry County United Way. G. Joy Dunham, Rae M. Hoare. irene Hayes and Helen Shellcnbarger. /Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Ten Hastings seniors on Homecoming Court Members of the Homecoming Court for Hastings High School include (front, from left) Tony Bowne. Virginia Jennings. Gabe McCarty, (middle, from left) Catie Case. Antosia Myers. Annie Mead, Carolyn DeWitt, (back, from left) Jason Bailey. Bill McKeough. and Sam Stafford Students have already voted on who among the ten seniors will be homecoming queen and king. Winners will be announced during homecoming festivities at Fnday night s football game. the Hastings library's ing earned the Hastings City Council's en­ dorsement in concept Sept. 13. However, Hastings library also is launching a capital the council stopped short of approving a campaign for private donations to fund a request to be fiduciary agent for the library new library building. Proponents say that campaign, tabling that request until its the current facility across the street from Sept. 27 meeting. the county building is just too small and The biggest reason for the delay appar­ too old for a grow ing clientele and a de­ ently is concern over lack of agreement be­ mand for more high-tech services. tween the city and two surrounding charter Schondelmayer earlier this month went townships on a new library, where it before the township boards to seek their should be located, how much it should support in putting a millage question on cost and how to fund it. the ballot in the August 2000 primary . If Schondelmayer told the council the two voters approve the levy, the city of Hast­ townships appear to be in support of the ings will match their millage contributions concept of a capital campaign in which all to distribute the tax burden equally among donations arc accepted from the public. In all three units. This arrangement is seen as an alterna­ cently agreed to give the library $3,000 for fact, she noted, Hastings Township just re­ under consideration last year, but ulti­ one year. But Councilman David Jaspcrse said mately has failed because of lack of sup­ he’s worried that there are still too many port from the two townships. Rutland and things that are up in the air. Hastings officials have stressed they don’t Delton. Nashville Masonic Temple, Meanwhile, planned capital campaign for a new build­ The move comes at the same time the tive to a proposed district library that was field, Mary Jane Bradfield and Ilah expire until Dec. 31, 2000. agreed to ask voters next year for up to two be around 1.5 mills. 'Forward," indicates that county and Hastings tract with the Freeport library that doesn’t however, says the amount is more likely to The anniversary theme, "Moving Englerth); ings Township has a library service con­ tion next year. Library . Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer. Bantings Mayor Frank Campbell. fines might be a sticky issue because Hast­ millage request in the August primary elec­ The two township boards recently have Speakers will include State Senator -Manne Emmons, State Rep. Terry remain au­ tonomous because it deals with the Thor­ townships probably will decide a library ■nd attend the 5 p.m. presentation of Rutland Township can Editor '' the COA. The public is invited to tour "I'm uncomfortable with raising money want to get in the library business and based on the assumption of an agreement would rather contract for services with the which we don't have," he said. Hastings Public Library Schondelmayer said the townships had Township officials said they fear that rejected the idea of a district library last having a district library would allow the sear because "they didn't want an extra city to dominate finances and issues by layer of government." sheer numbers. A special committee handling the library proposal will meet tonight to discuss She admitted. "It was a step back for us. when the township^ declared they didn't want a district library." wording of a ballot proposal for next Au­ But she noted that it seems Rutland and gust. to discuss what should be done about Hastings township officials want the city penal fines if the request passes, and to See MILLAGE, continued page 2 talk about how a small northwestern part �Page 2 - Ihv Hastings Banner Thursday September 23 1999 NEWS BRIEFS Administrators* Coffee planned The first monthly session of the Hastings school bus drivers turn down proposed contract Hastings School District "Coffee With (Continued) week turned down a proposed contract that who have been with the district over 20 several of them called in sick the previous room of Hastings Middle School. would have give them a 1.3 percent hourly Friday wage increase this year and a 2 percent years, would be $12.43. compared to $12.27 under the old contract. The starting increase next year. wage building at 220 W. Court St. in Hast­ ings, will bring together ideas and drivers' association, was unavailable for Carl Schoessel, this is the first time in his good attendance receive an additional 55 comment law enforcement officer in the schools. memory bus drivers have failed to ratify’ a Any interested district resident is tentative contract agreement. Negotiations invited to attend. on the contract are continuing this week. Ebersole open house Saturday against ratification was because the wage One bus driver, who did not wish to be identified, said his reason for voting increase was not high enough and he also did not like proposed changes in the medical and vacation benefits. The Ebersole Environmental Educa­ Currently , the driver said, drivers who work 20 hours or more per week qualify Space/Recrcation — all could use ad­ from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. for medical insurance, and their families ditional members. Anyone interested 25. qualify as well. The driver said the new The center is located between Way­ in working on a committee should at­ after July 1, 1999. who work 20 hours a in Allegan County. week or more would only be able to cider making, hf.y rides, a children's hike, fishing (bring own bait and The event. sponsored by the Lans­ Sunday. This year's tour will feature five ing Educational Advancement Founda­ tion. will cost adults $4.50 each and kids ages 12 and under $3. All pro­ ceeds will go toward benefiting the at center the For more information, cal) (377) Patterson Road). Funds raised by the event will be used to help the women's club in its used during Christmas and spring breaks. The new contract propose: only two paid holidays for those with five to eight years of experience, three days for those with for those with 12 to 14 years, and five days The driver said the proposed contract's Baby-sitters' class planned Pennock ets, call 795-9170 or 795-3969. holiday pay. which they usually terms community projects. For more information or to get tick­ Also, the driver said, with the old for those with over 15 years of experience. 626-2332 or (616) 792-6294. library (Hummingbird Arts & Crafts, 2717 their families. nine to 11 years of experience, four days Ebersole Center. homes and two churches, with the hospitality receive insurance for themselves but not contract, drivers received seven days of tackle), nature hikes and archery. Area, will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. contract proposes that any bus drivers hired land and Gun Lake on Second Street Activities will include canoeing, tion of Women’s Clubs — Gun Lake will Hospital offer could have an impact on the district's ability to attract new drivers. "The school's got to provide enough in the contralto get people to come in here and work," he said. "They can't get people a to drive bus now." Young Baby-sitters' class from 9 a.m. Under the terms of the contract turned until noon Saturday, Oct. 2, in the down by the drivers, the starting hourly hospital's conference center. wage in 1999/2000 for those with one to Students at least 12 years of age or in sixth grade can leant responsibili­ Gospel music at Showcase ties associated with baby-sitting, in­ cluding child care, first aid, CPR and nutrition. An evening of gospel music, featur­ ing Yesterday's Gospel and John Gen­ try Canfield, will be held at 6:30 in Department to use the services of a tion Center will have an open house tour, sponsored by the General Federa­ $11.57 contract Carolyn Davis, president of the bus The committees — Infrastructure, The eighth annual Gun Lake homes to be $12.68 per hour. Drivers who have According to School Planning and Zoning, Water and Open Home tour set at Gun Lake increase Some of them did so purportedly to protest the proposed terms of the new 2000 2001, and the maximum wage would The vote was 13 to 10. Police and the Barty County Sheriff’s goals for future activities. tend this meeting. would Drivers voted down the contract after Superintendent arrangements with the Hastings City The OUR Land Committee will The meeting, in the Courts and Law retroactive to July I, 1999 Friday. Sept. 24. in the multi-purpose day, Sept. 30. to discuss the findings of the four subcommittees. cents per hour. The contract would be Hastings Area Schools bus drivers last 1999-2000 presentation about the school system's hold a joint meeting at 5 pjn. Thurs­ four years of experience would be S11.34. Staff Writer school year is scheduled for 10 a.m. for the The session will begin with a brief OUR Land group meets Sept. 30 by Mary Warner compared to SI 1.19 under the old contract. The wage for those at the highest level, Administrators" Jondahl will visit First Friday again Former State Rep and former gubernatorial candidate Lynn Jondahl will be the speaker at the next First Friday session at noon Oct. 1 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Jefferson and Green streets in Hastings. Jondahl. one of the most frequent First Friday guests, is an ordained minister besides having served as a state legislator for 22 years from the Lansing area. He is expected to talk about state issues. Former councilwoman Evelyn L. Brower dies Certificates awarded to those complete the tonight (Tl ursday. Sept. 23) during Evelyn L. Brower, a former Hastings Brower was a former office manager at City Councilwoman, died Monday morn­ Western Union, retiring after 30 years of Fellow council member Miriam White, ing at Pennock Hospital. She was 74. service, and in recent years had owned who served on the council with her for all rental property. eight years, noted that Brower was an avid thr Muncians' Showcase at Ashy's Brower, whrumojjt recently lived at Thomapple LakeS^a&ivillc. serfcd on the at the City Council for eight years, having been "She was a person who cared a great deal Showcase, Yesterday's Gospel has six first elected to her Third Ward seat in 1989 about people." White said. "She was a and and she was re-elected in 1993. She retired good friend. Nashville areas. The group has re­ in 1997 and was replaced by David McIn­ members from the Hastings leased two albums. Members of the group include Don Cooper, vocals, guitar and harmonica; 'It’s Cider Time* series continues Deb Cooper, vocals and bass guitar, bridge player. "She always had the betterment of the tyre. Brower had been ill for several years and city in mind." had to use oxygen during meetings in her she was a great asset to the city. particulary later years on the council. the Commission on Aging. She was chair Mayor Frank Campbell said, "I think of the Fire Committee when we bought Teresa Pash, keyboard and backup vo­ Historic Bowens Mills’ "It’s Cider She was active in other community af­ cals; Al Lentz, drums, guitar and Time Festival" series will continue fairs. She was a member of the Commis­ backup vocals; Bill Wolfe, lead and this weekend, Sept. 25 and 26, with a sion on Aging, the Community Action "She was good at watching out for the rhythm guitar, and Shari Carney, per­ Steam & Gasoline Engine Show from Agency of South Central Michigan. Barry needs of our senior citizens. She was a noon to 5 p.m. both Saturday and County Substance Abuse Services Com­ peach of a lady." Sunday. mittee, and she was a former executive di­ cussion and vocals. Making his debut at Arby’s will be John Gentry Canfield of the Grand This event will be co-sponsored by that ladder truck. Brower was bom July 18. 1925. the daughter of Glen and Julia (Sargeant) rector of the Barry County unit of the Brower. She was raised in the Hastings Rapids area. Canfield has written more the Barry County Steam, Gas and An­ than 350 gospel songs. He plays gui­ tique Machinery Association, but it is She also w.is active with the Hastings tar. Seating at the Showcase is available open to non-chib members. There will Women's Club, Pennock Hospital Guild, be thrashing demonstrations at 3 pm., Womyn's Concerns Network, was former Memorial services are planned for 11 on a first-come, first-served basis. a tractor parade at 4:30, and crafts and church secretary at the Emmanuel Episco­ a.m. Friday at the Emmanuel Episcopal pal Church and was a former member of Church in Hastings with the Rev. Charles a flea market both days. There will be fresh cider and hot ap­ Delton CROP Welk Sunday ple dumplings with ice cream avail­ American Cancer Society. the Hastings branch of the Business and Professional Women's Club. able. Visitors can watch cider being freshly pressed on the huge, antique, water powered cider press, hear the rumble of the old mill stones turning MILLAGE, cont. from page I this year will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, as to continue to run the library while they Sept. demonstrations, and explore the gen­ The annual CROP Walk in Delton 26, at the Faith United Methodist Church. they watch the com grinding contribute to it financially. eral store, where they'll find fall prod­ Therefore, she said, the notion of a new The community had a record-break­ ucts, including juicy apples, freshly library will modeled on the cooperation ing fund-raising effort last year with milled cider, apple butter, jams, jel­ involved with the BIRCH (Baltimore, Irv­ lies, apple syrup and more. ing. Rutland. Carlton and Hastings town­ $9,560 raised to fight local and area and graduated from Hastings High School in 1943. Evelyn Brower was given the key to the city as a gift at her last City Council meeting in December 1997. She served on the council for eight years, from 1989 to 1997. P. McCabe Ill officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging or the charity of one's choice. More horses die of EEE by Mary Warner Most people infected with the virus have worldwide hunger and provide human­ Belgian horses will be on hand for itarian assistance to people ail over the families to enjoy a wagon ride that City Manager Howard Penrod said the globe. The campaign drive hopes to crosses the dam and strolls down a city will not collect any money for the li­ killed a total of five horses in Michigan surpass the $10,000 mark this year. wooded trail. Pumpkins, apples and brary for its capital campaign, it would this summer, Once again. 25 percent of the funds old-time crafts will be for sale, and simply act as its agent. And if the library County, according to the Michigan De­ the disease. Four of them have died, in­ raised this year will be split between there will be costumed craftsmen campaign fails, the donors could get their partment of Agriculture. cluding one Barry County resident. demonstrating soap making, spinning, money back. Delton’s St. Ambrose Community Food Pantry and the Faith United Methodist Church Emergency Food Cupboard. blacksmithing and woodworking. ships) fire department. Jasperse said he understands that the li­ The shaded lawn down by the old brary acts independently of the council, mill stream will set the stage for mu­ therefore the city wouldn't be held respon­ The four walkers who raise the most sic Saturday, the 25th, by the Thunder sible for finances. money will receive gift certificates Floor Cloggers, and Thelma Fasset & from Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Friends from the Hastings area will be Lake for "Sunday Brunch for two" and Sajo’s Pizza in Delton has given two certificates that are redeemable at its restaurant. Special recognition will be given to all walkers who raise $100 or more. Registration gets under way on the day of the walk at 1:15 p.m. and the opening kick-off ceremony starts at 1:45. Walkers will have a choice of taking a scenic 2.3-mile or 5.9-mile route during the event. Those not up to walking that far may select their own course length or participate in the rockathon at the same time inside the church’s fellowship hall. Sponsor envelopes are available from volunteers at St. Church, Faith United Methodist Church or by calling (616) 623-2828 or 623-8763. Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) has including three in Barry' 1991, eight people in Michigan have contracted Kalamazoo Rutherford said a horse died of EEE in County is suspected of being the result of Assyria Township Aug. I. another died in EEE. Baltimore Township Aug. 24, a third died Another horse death in No human cases of EEE were reported this year in Michigan. Jim Rutherford of the Barry-Eaton Dis­ BAN, cont. from page I toms. but some whose central nervous sys­ tems arc infected can die. Since trict Health Department said the onset of cooler w eather has "eliminated most if not in Eaton County Aug. 28. a fourth died in Calhoun County Aug. 28 and a fifth died in Assyria Township Aug. 29. The Assyria Township deaths were on the same farm. According to a report by the statewide birds tested The threat of a devastating wild land fire all mosquitoes." so that "most likely the EEE surveillance team. will be by Two Hearts - One Melody, is has increased in recent years as more and risk (of contracting EEE) has passed this positive for EEE in Kalamazoo County June and Ted Reeves from London. more citizens build homes in flic woods. year." this summer, and some mosquitoes cap­ struments. On Sunday, performances Ontario. Canada, who will be playing "House fires can catch woods on fire and EEE. commonly called "sleeping sick­ and singing gospel music, southern woods fires can catch houses on fire." ness." is caused by a virus that can infect and traditional. "It’s Cider Times Festivals" are held Woodard said. "We’re seeing more and the central nervous system. It generally more of that." kills horses who contract it. The virus is Since Sept. 13. firefighters have been transmitted by cattail mosquitos, who bite loween weekend. The program Oct. 2 dispatched to field, woods and brush fires birds carrying the disease and then bite and 3, will feature the Mountain Men on Schultz Road, south M-37. Cressey humans and horses. Encampment and Blacksmith Ham­ Road. North Yankee Springs Road. Floria each Saturday and Sunday until Hal­ mer-in. and the Fork River Trappers’ Road. Upton Road. Hickory Road near the living history encampment. Special Gilmore Car Museum. Woodland Road events will include dedication of the and at Charlton Park and Lawrence roads water wheel Sunday at 3 p.m. and a Department of Natural Resources Fire special photo exhibit of the construc­ Officers Dave Desjardin and Kim DuFresne tion of the water wheel in the mu­ were not available for comment at press seum. time Wednesday. Ambrose Catholic Church, McCallum United Brethren playing their dulcimers and string in­ no symptoms or only mild, flu-like symp­ Staff Writer No information regarding the burning ban was available from the Plainwell or Allegan offices of the Department of Natu­ ral Resources, which serve Barry County. 11 tured in Gladwin County tested positive for EEE. In Barry County. 157 mosquitoes were tested, but none had EEE. Need Printing? Give Us a Call...945-9554 J-Ad Graphics, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 23. 'Mt - Page 3 Hastings walk raises *9,750 in donations for CROP It looks like the women at Peace United Methodist Church soon will be cooking breakfast for the entire congregation. That's because the men of the church raised the most money for last Sunday's Barry County CROP Walk, held in Hastings. That friendly competition was part of the Eleven of the top 20 walkers were from Peace Church Tobias said. In addition to Gross and Tobias, the top walkers were Pamela Thomas. Donald Mar­ tin. Pete Tosava. Marcia Bell, Mary Allen, fun for Peace Church, which also raised the Keith Middlebush, Rev most money of all the churches participat­ Nancy and Dave Allerdtng. Ron and Kay ing in the walk. Peace, located between Griffin. Hope Burchett. Marilyn Irish, Es­ Lee Zachman. Hastings and Nashville, brought in more ther Martin. Michael Newsted, Bud Irish, than $4,573 and one of its members also Deborah Sisson. Seth Trowbridge. Dot was the lop walker. Lursema and Phil Englerth. James Gross single-handedly raised the During the kick-off ceremony. Love Inc. most of all the participants - $2,020 for Executive Director Steve Reid expressed CROP. Gross also was the top walker last appreciation for the 20 percent of the walk year. Gross said when he made the commit­ proceeds that Love Inc. receives from ment to walk, he wanted to give 100 per­ in just the month of August, 188 people cent to the effort of helping to feed the were referred to food banks by Love Inc. CROP for the local food bank. He said that "We’ve never had a month like that," he hungry, especially children. Trudy Tobias, the CROP recruiter at kid. The cost for food that month is equiv­ Peace Church and a member of the CROP alent to what CROP contributes annually Walk Committee, was the runner-up. To­ to the food bank. The Barry County Walk also donates five bias brought in $426. Robinson percent of to proceeds to the food pantry at called the event a ' wonderful effort" and Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church in thanked everyone who participated. Dowling. Walk Peace United Methodist Church was the church that had the most participants (pictured above) and raised the most money lor CROP at Sunday’s event. ing pms, videos and books. contributed by Donna Robinson Coordinator Duane Preliminary figures show that $9,750 Church World Service, which sponsors was raised at Sunday's event. Robinson is the walk, receives 75 percent of the pro­ hoping that the figure will climb and nudge ceeds to assist with disasters and famines the total closer to the event's goal of wherever they occur, long-term develop­ $12,000. ment in more than 80 countries and assis­ "For such a good cause, you want it to tance to help meet the special needs of refugees, including those who had to flee be as much as possible." he said. "It was good," Robinson said of the weather and the day in general. "People had upbeat attitudes." Kosovo. Robinson thanked Bill and Janet East­ man, the new owners of Good Time Pizza, Several disabled people walked quite a for continuing to support CROP with do­ nations of pizzas for the celebration after distance, he noted. About 86 walkers and helpers partici­ pated in the event. the walk. He expressed thanks to Fel- pausch, too, for the soda. The top 20 walkers received gifts, includ­ A warm, blue-sky dav made walking a pleasant experience for the CROP participants. , James Gross, with pledges of $2,020, was the top walker in the Barry County Crop Walk, held in Hastings. About 86 walkers and helpers made the day a success. Here, they gather outride First United Methodist Church of Hastings where the event was based. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made tn the condition* of a mortgage made by Kenneth N Morand a single man (original mortgagors) to Great Lakes National Bank Michigan. Mortgagee dated July 31. 1997 and recorded on September 9. 1997 in Document 1001333. Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 52/100 dottars ($34,331 52) inc’uding interest at 8 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wdi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings Michigan a! 1 00pm on October 21 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Lot 66 of Steven s Wooded Acres according to the recorded plat tnereof as recorded m Liber 4 of Plats Page 31 The redempfcn period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. u~Jess determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 9 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File *990809450 Cougars (10/7) Registration time kept volunteers busy before the walk. Peace United Methodist Church has handled registration for about five or six years. FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Walkers of all ages contributed to the fight against hunger. Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 ~ NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citi­ zens td serve on the Building Authority. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by October 8, 1999. �Page 4 - Tine Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 23. 1999 LETTERS FROM OUR READERS Inmates indeed are whiners Evolution is a better explanation of creation To the editor: To the editor: I address this letter on behalf of all of our violent crime offenses, a drop in scholastic dedicated science teachers, many of whom increases and higher divorce rates all result aptitude test scores, unwed ing. Regarding one of last week’s letters, the Apparently, the 19 college credits the boy The creationist position, as expounded in boy in prison obviously hasn’t really read earned (probably at the taxpayers' expense) didn't make him loo sman, or he wouldn't true without thinking. birth rate Genesis, uses the terms “evening" and the Banner for five years as he claims, or he feel that the theory of evolution is com­ from a belief in evolution reveals a sad bias “morning" as early as the first "day.” But would know that all letters from inmates be institutionalized I'm sorry, in a “correc­ pletely compatible with their religious and a total lack of comprehension of the these terms must whine about something. tional facility.” beliefs. principles of scientific logic. meaning from those used today, as the sun have had a different They whine because the taxpayers won’t He should accept one of his job offers pay for their stamps, their blankets aren’t upon release, and pay bad. the hard work­ While 1 commend your paper for accept­ Religions, too. are theories. They arc ing letters tq the editor condemning such used constructively by man to explain many In Biblical times it was a universally science teachers, I believe an objective of the mysteries of life, and in the sense that accepted fact that the flat earth represented toothpaste rebuttal is warranted. they improve mans’ behavior on this earth, the center of the universe and that the sun called whiners. was not created until the "fourth day." soft enough, or they only get the cheap They even whine about being ing Americans who have supported him dunng his “vacation " The ones who have every nght to express their opinion, unlike I consider the theory of evolution one of that they give comfort to the bereaved in revolved day. Maybe we should bring back chain gangs the most brilliant contributions, stemming troublesome times, that they inhibit wrong­ Indeed. God once came to the rescue of the so they -don’t have the time or energy to from mankind’s imagination in the history doing - they are useful. Jews in a battle by stopping the motion of write their sob stories - however entertain­ Cathy Cole, Hastings around the earth every of science. Evolution is an explanation to But when religion results only in smug, the Sun for 24 hours, allowing a military ing they may be. Executions would also tie together, to simplify our understanding know-it-all arrogance, where it condemns victory for his chosen people. But today wc help curb the frequency of their letter writ- of, to make us feel comfortable with, a those who hold differing interpretations of know that such an act. if interpreted literal­ wealth of unrelated observed facts relative what is going on in this world based on ly. would have had a negligible effect on the to the similarities in the composition offII their analysis of factual observations, it length of the day. forms of life. Most importantly the theory does not serve a constructive purpose. A flat earth played a major role in early of evolution has enabled scientists to pro­ Fortunately, only a small fraction of our ject experiments leading to consequences religious leaders take the untenable posi­ that have revolutionized science and medi­ tion that the Bible, as currently printed, is went over it and under it - there had to be cine and made this a better world for all • inerrant - meaning that every sentence an edge to the earth with dire consequences mankind. Jewish history. Scholars of the time under­ stood that if the earth was flat and if the sun must be treated as literally true by today's to anyone who approached it. So what To put evolution down as "a monkey talk standards. And on that basis, the narrative would the Jewish people want most from religion” and to assert, without any factual concerning the origins of the universe as their Maker? basis, that sexually transmitted diseases. presented in Genesis must be accepted as led 'Monkey religion’ root of all evil? To the editor: I’m writing in regard to Mr. Rus Sarver’s by Moses, God offered them a "Promised Land.” And just what did this promise signify? Why. it meant a secure use spiritually as an explanation, it would spot at the very center of the flat earth - far­ cease to be science and become theology. thest removed from that frightening edge Being a recent graduate of the public promising unspeakable destruction. Never school system I would like to inform Mr. mind that it took 40 yeais to reach their I completely agree that we can blame Sarver that in four years of college track goal. They were very patient with their such issues as an increase in un-wed moth­ courses in high school, including many dif­ leaders. ers, increases in cases of sexually transmit­ ferent areas of science, I do not recall one ted diseases, lower high school aptitude lest instance letter that appeared in the Sept. 16 issue of ’.he Banner titled “Monkey religion." Bible refers to a globe where the day's lecture topic encompassing flood; Egyptian civilization scores, increased numbers of unmarried included evolution, creationism, or even continued to survive undaunted at the very couples living together, increases in violent “monkey religion" as I believe is the case time the alleged flood take place. crimes, and so on all on this so called "sur­ for many others. vival of the fittest, man eat man, sex driven monkey religion" of evolution. So the story of creation as presented in Which leads me to wonder if evolution is the Bible is inconsistent with a number of really at the core, or even just a contributing facts observed and reported elsewhere. Now let’s get serious. factor, to the problems that plague our soci­ Moreover, the creation theory has not led, Evolution is a scientific theory and no ety today. 1 believe that the answer to this to my knowledge, to a single significant prediction that could be tested and verified. theory in science is considered fact. It is question and others like them is much more just the best explanation currently available complex and cant be as easily explained as It is not a useful theory - in marked con­ until a better one is discovered Mr. Sarver believes they can. trast with evolution. Also, science deals strictly with the nat­ Matthew Barnum. Evolution is neither anti-God, nor does it ural world, not the spiritual world. If it did Hastings necessarily make “everything out of noth­ ing, no plan or blueprint, no absolute right Make criminals, not society, pay or wrong.” To the editor: An open later to the U.S. Senate and with religion. But it demands a tolerance o£“‘,c*> ,hat P^5 Hottaof Representatives l am appalled at the turn of events fol- ___ _ -j... _____ __ . Evolution is not necessarily incompatible . ....... . .. no >hc constituttonal and civil rights of the 9k for evaluating the relative merits of claimed ,hc M*kc criminals m for crane, not vie­ anil socictv. i- fMKt-'.aad-aitafiMfrnind todogical thtak- -412 Frederick Wiselogic. Richard Beukema. lawsuits. Money and power hungry attor­ Lake Odessa Wayland neys, having now become a fourth branch -£ of government, are putting the democratic process in great jeopardy. These “tort mili­ tias." drunk with new found power, are sub­ venting the courts, raping the U.S. Consti­ tution, and bypassing the What’s next? You and your fellow legislators have the power to stop this systematic destruction of legitimate industries Write Us A Letter. legislative process." First tobacco, now the firearms industry. producing lawful products. Guns, when usol s directed by the manufacturer arc as safe as most any other mechanical device. Will automobiles now be deemed unsafe because they are used to commit suicide with? Have we as a society lost our collective sanity? How can you stand by and let this abject nonsense go on? In closing, one other issue: Please do not suppon ill-conceived, feel-good legislation, which in the name of “making schools safer” or "do it for the children" subverts Be INFORMED! Subscribe to the BANNER Call 616 945-9554 To the editor: Twelve year’s ago. when I lost our new­ born son,l didn’t know if I’d ever be able to handle the loss. But with time it got better. Spending time at the Cemetery didn’t make me sad. it gave me great piece of mind. I’ve walked that I’ve seen a lot of these lights called eter­ nal flames on a pole, gold on bottom and red in the middle with a gold cross on top. I wanted one for Jordy. but being a young struggling family it was hard to spare the $80 extra when you have a pile of bills. Well, finally this spring. I bought one. We really couldn’t afford it but I wanted it for Jordy. Wc waited for it to get dark. Then my Though the The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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After escape from their Egyptian captors, him. who forfeited his rights the minute he old, took it to the cemetery. We lighted it and it was so pretty. It lit up Jordy’s whole stone. When we got ready to leave, my 9-year- old son had tears in his eyes. I asked him what was wrong and he said, “Now Jordy never has to be in the dark." By then I had tears in rny eyes. Wc drove through the cemetery and you could see the light from the road. We drove the rest of the way home in silence. I went to the cemetery last Sunday like 1 always do, but the light was gone. I felt sick. Who would want to steal from a baby? Or who would want a light with someone elsc’s name on it? Now I'm mad. Deanie Purdum. husband and two children. 8 and 9 years Hastings Plan a BIG ’Money Making* GARAGE SALE...advertise It in both the Reminder on Tuesday and Banner on Thursday! Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Wash­ ington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. --------Levin. . --------- -------Cori Democrat. Russell-S ■ ste Office Bu*ta^. Washington D.C. 20510, District offii 110 Michigan Ave . Federal Budding. Room .h. 49503. ine (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Or­ angeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representa­ tives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401 Linda Kaiser, district rep­ resentative. 42 W. 10th St, Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (Irving, Cartton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washmgton D C 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Repre­ sentatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Battle Creex district office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Alan Knapp. President s comment line: 1 -202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, . phone (517) 373-0842 ____ HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Public Opinion There has been a lot of talk and die year 2000 it approaching fai strikes midnight on Dec. 31? PubiohMby Hatting, Banner, Inc. A Ov-wso 0< J-Ad GfApnet Inc 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hathngt. Ml raoweeoz ieieiMs.toS4 John Jacobs President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frodoric Jecofrs Vice PrgsKJent Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Ybung (Edttof) Elaine Gilbert (Asustant EMot) Shelly Suiter Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary £ >■■■■ • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday8im kSOOpm Saturday830am Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Noon Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Box B t Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Margla Millar, Catatonia: Rob Buck, Kalamazoo: George Bozik, Middleville: Aubrey Murphy Nashville: James Stoonz, Nashville: 1 think it's bogus. It's the “II think that we got "1 think everything will be Y2K. fa fact. I’m so not going to happen with me, I’ll banks' and utilities' problem. everything figured out: worried that I'm going on a be asleep. There will be some Ordinary people shouldn't mostly, we're covered " normal. America’s pretty prepared for it There may be cruise then. 1 think the panic glitches, (however) that will have to go into hiding just problems tn Third World was created by some people be repairable." because of the year 2000.' countries/ Tm not worried about who wanted to make money on it.* "immediately, nothing is �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 23. 1999 - Page 5 Cleo Marie Ripley | was She of Hastings, 19. September Sunday, passed away at 1999 Metropolitan daughter the of and F. James (Dingledine) M. Kerr. She attended school at WK Kellogg Hickory Comers High School. Mrs. Ripley “Ripp" Wilford married Ripley on December 1, 1942. She was employed Manufacturing Company Ripley 1954 to her enjoyed Baseball fan. Kline, Leila Strong; sisters. Frances and a flower Her memberships included: Women of the Moose, and UAW local 138. ^Mildre^Townscnd^ [ | Wilford “Ripp" Ripley of Hastings; one son, William Nashville; grandchildren; eight sister, Jerry grandchildren; great Berkes eight Ft. of Morgan. Colorado; nieces & nephews. Services Memorial were Wednesday. September 22, Funeral Home 1999 in held at the Hastings. Memorials can be made to the Metropolitan Hospital Assisteo Breathing Center, 1919 Boston SE, Grand Rapids. Lulubell ’Lou’M. Green great Hastings; of Curtis * Amu Blair of Delton and Morns and Hastings; of Sr., great Curtis 82, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed grandma, Bessie Weaver, several away September 18, 1999 at Timbercrcst uncles, and cousins. Healthcare Funeral Services for Olivia werc conducted on Friday. September 17. 1999 Center, Manchester. North Indiana. great aunts. in at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with her great grandfather. Pastor Bernard She was bom February 12, Jesse Brumbaugh 1917, Edith and May Blair officiating. Interment was at East Hickory Comers ’.he Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Shanks. Mrs. Townsend from graduated Jefferson High School. W. Dayton. Ohio, from the Miami Valley Hospital BATTLE CREEK - Lulubell “Lou” M. Green, age 77, of Battle Creek, passed married Ralph Townsend Phillip is survived Townsend; Townsend and Kentucky, West Sutton, of Edward Jones and Co. by three East of her sons, Jordan, She one KALAMAZOO - Mrs. Anita Mac Dunfield, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Shclp Lake, Do you have a retirement plan where you work? If so, consider yourself fortun**e — especially if you have a 401 (k) or other type of “tax-qualified” plan. Your plan receives special tax advantages from the govern­ ment, which means you pay no taxes on your earnings until you start making with­ taxes on your distribution, and you may September in 1981. Mrs. Green married Gordon L. Green on July 11, 1942 in Battle Creek. Brethren Parishm, may be made to Organic Fanners Association. Arrangements were made by DelaughterMortuary, North Manchester, survived daughters. her by Liszewski Feltz grandchildren, of of James son. Wayland; Grand Boven Rapids; and circumstances — your employment situa­ faster than they would if you paid taxes on tion. tax picture, investment portfolio and them each and every year. personal preferences. Before you make a But, sooner or later, you will retire or decision, you will probably want to consult leave your job. When that happens, what with your tax adviser. Remember, your dis­ should you do with your qualified plan dis­ tribution may well represent the largest sum tributions? of money you’ll ever receive at one time — so use it wisely. sisters, grandchildren & Graveside Services for Mrs. Green were Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Wiggins of Plainwell, Connie and Rodney the Vaughn of Delton, Lonnie Cary and Niki American Diabetes Association, or charity Earl of Hastings, Stephanie Dondero of of one’s choice. Cooper. Samantha Cary of Delton. Jessie around for a new place to put your money. If you choose this option, however, you generally won’t be allowed to contribute any new funds, and your distribution op­ tions may be limited. Roll the money over into an IRA. If you pick this option, you can retain the benefit of tax deferral. And you can invest your IRA dollars in virtually any type of invest­ ment, such as stocks, bonds or mutual Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek and Jordan Liszewski of Wayland; great Bush of Ft. Olivia Eileen Curtis DELTON - Olivis. Precious friend, Ginny age 9 months, of Delton, went to be with her Saviour on Wednesday. September 15. 1999. Olivia was bom on January 9. 1999 in Hastings. Olivia survived by her mother. Wellman of Delton: grandparents. Michael PART-TIME Kelsey, Wayne, Indiana; Rector of Brittany, life Richland; long and many other loving family and friends. A Memorial gathering will be conducted on Saturday. October 2, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Connie Rodney and Vaughn, 10185 Ford Road, Delton. Memorial contributions may be made in Anita’s is Christina Curtis and her fiancee. James Emily. memory to any Pulmonary Research Organization will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Get that FINAL "GfiRfiGC SRLC in before the leaves fall. Advertise it in the R€MIND€R and the BRNN€R...8am|i County's Total Marketing Tearrtf LIMITED TIME OFFER Monday - Friday • 10:00am - 2:00pm with SUMMER’S OFF Qualified applicants will have strong math and com­ munication skills, be detailed oriented, and present a professional appearance. If you think you would enjoy being a member of our bank team contact the personnel office at HASTINGS CITY BANK 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE/M/F funds. Once the money is in the IRA, you may even be able to roll the money over into a Roth IRA, in which case your earn­ APR ings grow totally tax-free, provided you meet certain qualifications. Roll the money over into your new em­ ployer's plan. Your new employer^ quali­ fied retirement plan may accept a rollover from your old plan. If- you like the investment choices available in the new plan, this type of rollover could be a good move. Take the money as a lump sum distribu­ tion. If you are leaving your job to start your own business, you might need to take your retirement funds to help pay for your start-up costs. However, you should be aware that this move has some serious tax consequences. You will have to pay income - STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported hanges are from the previous week. 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October 13.1999 at 6:30 p.m., at Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Covering proposed expendi­ tures and estimated revenues of the Township for fiscal year 2000. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE SUBJECT OF THE HEARING. All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written or oral comments. Hurry in before we draw a line through our great introductory rate Our special 5.99% HomeOwner Equity Credit Line offer is good for the first four months on new accounts opened between now and September 30, 1999. • No closing costs • No annual fees The Rutland Charter Township Board will pro­ vide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hear­ ing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with dis­ abilities requiring auxiliary aids or senrices should contact the Clerk at the address or tele­ phone number listed below Robin McKenna. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)948-2194 the Arrangements were made by Richard A. Richland, Melinda and Nicholas Deaton of with the performance of your retirement tax-deferred, and you won’t have to look great held on Monday, September 20, 1999 at leave their job. If you have been satisfied tion. Your earnings will continue to grow Amelia five tirement funds in the plan, even after they plan, you might want to consider this op­ Mildred & grandchildren. Erinn Deanna, and two expected; sister, Arlene ferred basis, they will accumulate much half George & Lewis Opal, all of Battle Creek; by Christina (Jim) Carey of Delton, Desiree (Philip) Creek; her death grandchildren. Which retirement distribution option is Battle four is Anthony Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery, Woodland. Battle Creek; daughter. Linda L. Rea of infant daughter, Theresa preceded in and you don't have access to other financial best for you? It depends on your individual allow former employees to leave their re­ Christian Herring officiating. half brother, Eli Opal. Taylor of Marshall; half brothers, Donald, tunity that you want to lake advantage of, Because your earnings grow on a tax-dc- Basically, you have four choices: was & Irene Russell & brother. John Young & Hammonds of Battle Creek and Edna Mae (White) Cline. Anita Woodland, Michigan with Reverend Ben ing your retirement money as a lump sum. the Kellogg Company from 1941, and retired Creek; son, Gordon “Bud” L. Green Jr. of Plymouth, Indiana, the daughter of Ray She resources, you might want to consider tak­ High at Mrs. Green is survived by her husband Anita was bom on February 3, 1933 in Feltz. drawal penalty. Still, if you have an oppor­ worked of 57 years, Gordon L. Green of Battle Lord her battle with respiratory illness. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Indiana. Lakeview She 1999 after a courageous with be of September 23, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. at Wood Mckee drawals. This is a very good deal for you: Leave the money in your plan, if the plan allows it. Some employer-sponsored plans 16. parents and an also have to pay a 10 percent early with­ 1941. on to went She was preceded in death by one sister. Memorials in sisters. Mary Jane VanVcleet, Janet Rose grandchildren. Grove from graduated School & her family. daughter, Townsend Melvin Virginia; Karen Mae of Larkspur, California; four What should you do with your qualified plan distributions? in Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her Michigan, Rodney Townsend of Breading, furnished by...Maik D. Christensen 1922 W & Ethel M. (Draves) Young. She was a member of the Kellogg 25 Townsend on H. March 21, 1942. Ralph Wednesday. Year Club. She enjoyed gardening, sewing Mrs. Townsend was a retired Registered Mrs. residence Buchanan, Michigan, the daughter of John Nurse from Pennock Hospital. husband, her September 15, 1999. the family will be appreciated. Nursing School. She at away She was bom February 22, Montgomery County, Ohio, the daughter and Michigan 49506. Morris INDIANA - Mildred F. Townsend, age of Reverend DeAnn Dobbs officiated. MANCHESTER, NORTH (Marc) Hastings; of and Rita Cheney of Delton; grandfather. grandparents. Pastor Bernard and Beverly of Ripley (Laurene) one daughter, Brenda Robertson Gin-bach gardening, playing cards, and was an avid Tigers Roma her by Kerr; grandson, Thomas Ripley in 1986. Hastings at from 1985 when she retired. Mrs. William Mrs. Ripley is survived by her husband. She was bom March 22. 1925 in Battle Katherine and Chapman, Hospital in Grand Rapids. Creek, Manor, Louise HASTINGS - Cleo Marie Ripley, age 74, death in preceded parents; brother. • Flexible “interest only” payment option MORTGAGE CORPORATION Hastings • 145 West State St. • (616) 945-0282 msn �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 23 1999 of Portage, Thomas Daniel Rose Rose and Mike Michigan, of Idlewild. Rose of Portage; sisters, Neva Rose of Portage, Betty Evans DELTON - Mr. Daniel Rose, of Delton, passed away September 17, 1999 of Parchment, and Gladys Crampton of at his residence with his family at his side. nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. was Dan born Kalamazoo in on Tuesday. Mary (Hermcnitt) Rose. Williams worked for a period of time several grandchildren; Services were September 21, Funeral February 17, 1950, the son of Clifford & He 14 Kalamazoo; Home. Funeral conducted 1999 on the at Pastor Dan Bowman officiated. at was Interment Hawthorn Paper Company, the Kalamazoo in Springs Yankee Cemetery. Nature Center and RC Cola. He was an avid hunter. Fisherman, he Memorial contributions may be made in enjoyed collecting guns and listening to Dan’s name to Barry County Hospice will country western music. be appreciated. Ruth Ann (Brown) Scott BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Ruth Ann (Brown) Scott. age 77, of Battle Creek, He was preceded in death by his father, and a brother. Denny Rose. passed away September 10. 1999 al Battle ~"wiUardK^'BiW^M!h Mr. Rose is survived by his wife, Diane Creek Health System. (Youngman) of Delton; his mother, Mary Rose of Portage; sons, Danny Rose of Kalamazoo, and Patrick Rose of Grand Rapids; daughter, Lindy Rose of She was bom December 25, away Hastings, Florida, Dennis Cagle of Paw Paw, and September 22, 1999 at Mercy Hospital in Danny Cagle of Pontiac; step daughters, Muskegon. Tina Sleeker of Pontiac, passed Mrs. Scott attended Nicholson Middle Wednesday, School & Test Junior High Indiana. Richmond. Arrangements and Tammy Pumpfrey of Pontiac; brothers, Jim Saline Harlan and Ethel (Clark) Brown. Nash, age 75, of Lansing and formerly of Kalamazoo; step sons, Earl Thompson of are pending at 1921, in Hazard County, Kentucky, the daughter of - Mr. Willard K. "Bill" LANSING Indiana to Richmond, Wren She School Creek Battle in from moved in 1948. Funeral Home. She was married to Oscar Lee Scott, are! he preceded her in death on July 16.1991. She had worked at Wolverine Insurance .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Loccy Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m ; Sunday School 11.00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South, Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Sate Road. Hastings, Mich. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices. Sunday. 9 00 a.m_. Rev Ken Vaught, 11:00 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a.m. for all ages. 4-H, Mon­ days 6:30 to 8:00 p m; BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.; freewill of­ fering. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christi Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Cnct Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. • Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Bible Study. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Prayer, Praise, and Bible Study • Sharing Your Faith - “You Are Welcome " Church Phone 948-2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHCRCH "Member Chard. of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broad­ way and W. Center). Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014. Father Charles P. McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services • 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Christian Education 10 a.m.; Nursery Available at 10 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vfeught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a m ; PO Box 63, Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service. Wednesday: 7.00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8:00 a m and 11:00 am. Confession Saturday 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. THORNAPPLE valley church 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m.. 9:55 a.m. and 11:20 a.m Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Larry HubIcy. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed/Thun 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 jm. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Warriors (grades K5th). serving evening meals to War­ riors, 6 00 pjn.; Youth Fellowship 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (grades 6­ 12th). Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided) BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. M! 49058 Sunday Services: Bible (Hasses 10 a.m.. Worship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackernun, Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course Company in Battle Creek in Housekeeping from 74. age of Lake Thomapple Road, Monday. September 20, 1999 Brower was bom on July HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd., Hastings. Ml 49058. St. Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite Morning prayer Sundays H.Q0 un 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor; Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Sunday School for all ages. 9:30 a.m„ Morning Worship Service. 11.00 a.m.< Evening Service. 6:00 pm. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana, Sr. A Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ tice Call Church Office. 9*8-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men. Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at 11.-00 a.m. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor bon Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time befote the service. Nursery, childrent min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9.30 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 600 p.m. Youth meet­ ings, Junior-Senior High. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 a.m. Traditional. 10:15 a.m. Sun­ day School; 11:15 a m. Con«cmporary Service. Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights • Praise Services 7.30 p m For more information call the church office. This information on worship services is pro­ vided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB 'NCORPORATEO of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER I9J2 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Present*ions" -MBS Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street, Hastings Ml 49056 Phone (616) 945-9414 Rev Michael Anton, Pastor Sunday. Sept 26 8 00 A 1045 a m Wor­ ship. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). 6:00-8:00 p.m. Middle School High School Thursday. Sept. 23 - 4:00 p.m. Children^ Choir. 4:45 Youth Ensemble. 7.00 Adult Choir. Saturday, Sept. 25 8:00 Narcot. Anon Monday. Sept. 27 - 7:00 p.m.. SS Sulf, Steward­ ship Comm. Tuesday. Sept. 28 730 p m. Over. Anon. Wednesday. Sept 29 - 10:00 am. Wordwatch­ ers HASTINGS FlRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corr.T of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist. Church phone: (616) 945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a.m. SUNDAY - 9:30 a_m - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone. Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes - Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps - are taught for adults 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services - childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade. Rummage Sale - Thursday. Sept. 23 - 3 to 7 p m ; Friday. Sept. 24 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 18, 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchoal Thursday. Sept 25 6:45 p.m. Praise Team. 7:00 p m Child Abuse Prevention Commit­ tee. Friday. Sept 24 - 6:00 p.m. Menders Dinner & Program Saturdiy.Sep 25 - 9:00 a.m. Honduras meeting. 7:00 p.m. Ringo Swingo Square Dancers - Sharpe Hall. Sunday. Sept. 26 - 9:00 a m. Tra­ ditional Worship Service, 9.20 a.m. Children's Worship. 10 00 am Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room; 10:10 a m Sunday School for all ages, i I ;20 a.m Contemporary Worship Service, 1150 a m Chil­ dren's Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Service is broadcast over Channel 10 throughout the week Nursery ts provided during both Services 4 00-6 00 pm Youth Fellowship Monday. Sept 27 - 9 00 a m Staff Meeting; 7 30 p.m Committee Night Tuesday. Sept. 28 - 12.00 noon Endowment Committee. Lounge. 6 00 p m Girl Scout Leader Training. Sharpe Hall. 7:00 p.m Stephen Ministers. Dining Room Wednesday. Sept 29 - 9 30 Circle Study Leaders meet with Pastor Keller. Lounge. 600 Church Night Supper. 7 00 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal She took up Tai Chi Martial Art at the age of 72. Mrs. Scott enjoyed gardening, cooking, garage sales, walking, shopping Glen and Anna (Rudy) Mitchell. at K-Mart, raising her grandchildren and Mrs. Scott was also preceded in death by Abilene Kansas, and in 1964 they moved her parents, Harlan & Ethel Brown; son. to Hastings. Dr. 15, February 1950 770 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan Ricky Brown; sister, Naomi Scott; brothers, Chester Brown. James Brown, Mrs. Collins was a member of the First 1943 from Hastings High School. and Walter Brown. She was employed as office manager for Presbyterian Church of Hastings, Hastings Western Union, retiring from the company Women’s Club, Order of the Eastern Star after 30 years of service. Linden 175, and had been very active in Tommy Emmanuel the Barry County Republican Party. She Scott all of Battle Creek; three daughters. Episcopal Church, former church secretary, recently retired as Director of Habitat for Joyce two term member of the Hastings City Humanity Barry County. Deborah Scott of Seattle, Washington, and was She member a of Council representing the 3rd ward time member the of husband. survived is Collins Mrs. long­ County Bany by daughters, Charles; Mrs. Scott is survived by her three sons. Scott. Cuyjet Kathy her of Donald & Florida. Englewood. of Battle four great Scott grandchildren; Christine Scott. Gary 17 Creek; grandchildren; (Jerry) Zimmerman of Romeo, Michigan, brother. Richard Brown of Battle Creek; member Pennock Hospital Guild, member Susanne (Cedi) Pelfrey of Hastings, and two sisters. Gladys Reynolds & Alice L. Western Union Retirees and was an avid Cynthia (Don) Marsh of Hastings; sons. Davenport both of Battle Creek; & a host bridge player. Charles (Renee’) Collins of Hastings, and of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. Commission on Aging Board of Directors, was She preceded death in by William her Richard & Brower, Kenneth Leslie Gary Miss Brower is survived by her sister-in­ Maxine Brower of Coldwater, six nieces; one neph^j several great nieces & Funeral North Clayton, Hawthorne; Dennis Mitchell, the was She Mitchell. Hebble brothers. September 24, 1999 Emmanuel Hastings I! :00 a.m. at Reverend Charles P. McCabe Temple Battle Creek. of Marshall the Church Pentecostal ->• Memorials may be made to the Cancer Center-Battle Presbyterian Creek System Health or Bumham Brook. 21. September Tuesday. First at 1999 DI on O. Edward Interment was at Fort Custer National Funeral Services for Mrs. Collins were conducted Bachman Cemetery. Ross Township. and brother, Loren Mitchell. at Church Episcopal Tuesday, the officiated. had many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Memorial Services will be held Friday, held at Service, Funeral Bethlehem proud were 1999 14. Reverend and Mitchell, services September grandmother of eleven grandchildren, and nephews. with of Glenda and Lott, nephew, Kenneth Brower Jr. law. Collins Carolina; sisters, Marilyn Reeves, Doris Church, Hastings. Reverend Kent Keller officiated. officiating. Burial will be at Private Riverside Hastings Gerald G. Waldeck Dowling al was interment Cemetery. Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please Barry County Commission on Aging or consider memorial contributions to Habitat CALEDONIA - Gerald G. Waldeck, age 81, of Caledonia, passed away at home charity of choice. for Humanity Barry County, Barry County on Saturday, September 18, 1999. Memorial contributions may be made to Arrangements were Hospice, or Eastern Star Charities. Wren by made Mr. Waldeck was born on January Arrangements werc made by Williams Funeral Home, Hastings. Township, Caledonia in 1918 Funeral Home, Delton. 1, Kent of Godfrey and Anna County, the son (Ruehs) Waldeck. Robert L Timm [ """^anet&Kelley He was raised in Caledonia Township and HASTINGS - Mr. Robert L. Timm, 76, age of passed Hastings, away Thursday, September 16, 1999 at Home of HASTINGS - Mrs. Janet S. Kelley, age 77. of Hastings, passed away early Hope in Grand Rapids. Wednesday, Mr. Timm was bom January 14, in Hastings, Gertrude the (Bush) son 1923 He 22, September 1999 at Tendercarc of Hastings. and Gilbert of Timm. Arrangements attended married Avis Sowerby on Doris J. Morgan I I 77, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, Purple Heart and the Gold Star for Valor. September 15, 1999 at Thomapple Manor. He served in Okinawa and Saipan. Mrs. Morgan was bom on July 5, 1922. farm in Hastings Township for most of sold farm implements at his home on East Slate life, also he Road. a was he Dairy Bureau, President of the Caledonia Farmers Elevator, he also served by death his 1947; parents; and a brother, Gilbert in 1994. Mr. Timm is survived by his loving wife. Avis Timm of Hastings; daughters, She was raised in the Battle Creek area, Robin Cnittenden of Rapids, Grand lifetime a he preceded her in in death early the 1950’s. She married Gerald W. Morgan in member Choir, Lutheran Shepherd was he of the School at Teacher and a Paul St. Caledonia, in in Church member of the Elder an Lutheran Church and attended schools there. Sunday member of the Choir. Mr. Waldeck was an outdoor enthusiast, August 1953, and he preceded her in death with a special fondness for fishing and on January 31, 1999. gardening. Mrs. Morgan lived in the Lacey area of entering Thomapple Manor in 1994. grandchildren. was Middleville and was a Bonnie (William) Cnittenden of Hastings; four He Lutheran Church, he served as Elder at Rhea (Hardenburg) Egan. Bany (David) Guthrie of Sall Lake City, Utah, several years. Good Bettie L. Hoos of Plymouth, Michigan, & son. Larry (Carlen) Timm of Union City, Treasurer of Lutheran Laymen League for in Battle Creek, the daughter of John & She was married to John Cranmorc and in preceded daughter. Diana in Thomas E. 1942 in Byron on the Caledonia Township Zoning Board, during World War II, and received the Michigan; Township, Farm County HASTINGS - Doris J. Morgan, age was Margaret married Mr. Waldeck was a lifelong resident of Caledonia He served in the United States Army He Waldeck Center, Michigan. anniversary. adult Mr. Burgess on January 16, farmer, he served as President of the Kent June 28, 1941, they celebrated their 58th his High Slate University. Wren at pending are Funeral Home. Hastings Schools. Mr. Timm Caledonia from graduated School. He went on to attend Michigan County many for Morgan was a Mrs. before years was He father, husband, a loving caring, and grandfather, great grandfather, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. homemaker and many years ago worked al Kellogg’s in He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Waldeck. Mr. Waldeck is survived by his wife of Battle Creek. She was also preceded in death by her 57 years, E. Margaret Waldeck; four Laura Mae and Lisa Marie Tinun of Union parents; daughter, Doris City; one great grandchild, Jacob Guthrie; Richard Cranmorc and Edward Morgan; Caledonia. Laura (Lloyd Jr.) DeVormcr of granddaughter, Melanie Morgan. Alto, sister, Mary Lou Canfield of Pullman, Michigan; brother, Timm Hastings; of (Martha) Burdette many nieces & Morgan, sons, Mrs. Morgan is survived by her four sons. Jack Egan John Charlotte, of daughters, Rivers, Nancy Norah and (Leonard) (Lee) Carla Nanzer of Rodgers (James) of Three Bunce of Caledonia; eight grandchildren; four great nephews; sisters-in-law, Gladys Timm of Cranmorc of Olivet, Eugene Cranmorc of grandchildren; Hastings, and Bessie Claylor of Bellevue, Olivet, and Gerald (Tawnie) Morgan Jr. of Waldeck of Fremont, and Albert (Wanda) Fremont; two daughters, Ellen Cranmorc Waldeck of Corona, California; sister-in­ Florida. Respecting his wishes, visitation no will be held. A private family service was held on Saturday, September 18, 1999. Reverend Leonard Davis officiated. Burial was at Hastings Cemetery. 16 grandchildren; grandchildren; great several Edith sister, Baker of Graveside Barry Community Hospice. Services for Saturday, Mrs. More Obituaries Appear on Page 5 brothers, law. Greta Waldeuk; brother and sisters-inFuneral Services werc held Wednesday Barry County. 18, Pastor Tony Sikora officiated. Chaplain Richard A. Gcnthcr officiated. Arrangements werc Interment was in Middleville. Holy Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial contributions may be made to Funeral Home, Hastings. 1999 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, September Herbert law; numerous nieces & nephews. Morgan 1999 at the Union Cemetery, Maple Grove Township, Girrbach two morning, September 22, were held on Memorial contributions may be made to Funeral Home. Hastings. Creek; Sturgis. Township Arrangements were made by of Battle Creek, and Betty Bell of Battle a charity of one’s choice. HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. being with family. in on Michigan attended Hastings schools, graduating in Heights Oak Hill, She married Charles Collins of Linden, Julia (Sargeant) Brower. Mr. Timm owned and operated his own FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Senior Center and Washington Kansas on June 23, 1933, the daughter of 1925, in Hastings, the daughter of Glen & parents; sister, Jean McAllister; brothers, ST. MATTHIAS ANGI ?CAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Neighborhood Watch. Mrs. Mrs. Collins was bom in She was raised in the Hastings area and Corner of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Paster. Rev. Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day • 9:45 am Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. Kid's quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day, 6:30 p.m.. KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young aduh Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office. September 17, 1999 al her residence with al Pennock Hospital. Miss Temple of Battle Creek, Bumham Brook - two of her daughters al her side. Nashville and formerly of Hastings, passed away Mrs. Scott was a member of Bethlcham Rosella J. Collins, age 66. of Hastings, passed away HASTINGS THORNAPPLE LAKE ROAD, NASHVILLE - Miss Evelyn L. Brower, 1961-1971. She operated her own daycare for 15 years, until 1986. Rosella J. Collins Evelyn L. Brouter Gtxxl Shepherd Lutheran Church; Organ Fund; or Kidney Foundation. made by Wren Arrangements were made Funeral Chapel, Middleville. by Beeler �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 23 1999 - Page 7 Social News lake Odessa NEUJS The is season approaching fast for bazaars and all manner of sales. One such blast Lansing who died back on July 7 She map of Ionia County, after Lake Odessa had resided al the Maples on Davenport was established, Road years ago before her second marriage farm parcels, a school photo with all the to Emmert Bales who survives her. The students of the local school. Earlier. Robert memorial is to be held at 3 p.m. at the MSU Johnson of Grand Alumni Chapel. another print of the same photo so the morning between the hours of 9 and 11 is bag day. with a grocery bagful ot goods for only a dollar This late in the summer season, there arc showing owners of all Rapids had charted dozens of pupils can be identified. Saturday. Oct. 2. next week will be the yet many beautiful flowers to be seen. The Letters of appreciation had been received time for St. Edwards' church bazaar Last lawn and borders at the Fourth Avenue from members of the Reed family follow­ year the bazaar was the first event in the home of Keith and Pnscilla Hampel arc a ing the successful Depot Day, which hon­ nearly completed family center. By now it Reed Sr. and the Lake not of color. Larry and Sara Jo Cobb on ored Walter A. has held several events, such as wedding Jordan Lake Road have an attractive, color­ Odessa Canning Company. The Bugles for receptions, the Lake Odessa High School ful mound bordering their long driveway this year will be sent to an expanded list Lon Smith at Smith Brothers marketing More plans were made enterprise on Fourth Avenue has a colorful Round the Town" on the last November trict annual of United Methodist Women row meeting was held at Grand Ledge of marigolds. Wayne and Margaret for “Christmas weekend. Musbach on M-43 have an attractive island Slabs of concrete have been removed Baumans plan double celebration with plantings. Some of the residents of from their mooring on the site of the old Eunice Eckert. Joan Jackson. Audra Cun­ Lake Manor have showy hanging baskets. fire bam on the present day property of Tru Minerva Bauman will be observing her Lakewood ningham. Nonene Enz. Hazel Ncflkc from UM, Betty Shettcrly. Garlock. Ada Dennie of Lake O Central will celebrate their 78th wedding anniver­ attended. One of the features was lively sary Oct. 5. They are well! Please send singing by the choir of seniors from Grand 4032 Buena Vista Lane. Rapids United Community Methodist House on South Sheldon Street. Johanna Scizcck gave her annual report on activities "The Methodist” (its neighborhood name). The Rev John Ellmgcr. superinten­ Notice IS hereby given that the Barry Comfy PianmngZoning Commission will conduct a pub« hearing on September 27 1999 at 7 30 p m in the Community Room. Courts & Law Building at 220 W Ccxxl St Hastings Ml The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance as amended will be considered tor amendment five channels of undesignated giv mg. There was an ingathering of goods for Communi­ Michael and Becky Hopkins Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs of Lake 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS local church women were among the several who had given funds in Hospital on Aug. 30. 1999 at 9:44 a.m. to Value Village Hardware dent of the Lansing District UMC. was the speaker. The GIRL, Mackenzie Nicole, born at Pennock The board of directors of Lake Odessa Elaine 93rd birthday Sept. 27. Roy and Minerva at I. Several key decisions wrrc made Ruth Holiday. FL 34691 or call 727-934-4006. (Woodruff) Mater were married on October home Turner and Margaret Snyder of Hastings. greetings to: "Dee” Monday Gifts have been received, including a fabric On Thursday last week, the Lansing Dis­ Dolores met Memorial services arc to be held on I n- alumni banquet and others and Society 20) at the Mane Pickens day this week for Mrs. Ruth Tukcy Bates of Sept. 25. brings a full moon "Doc" evening (Sept United Methodist Church f ellowship Hall endar as the first day of autumn Saturday. Gerald Area Burial was al Lakeside cemetery is the semi-annual rummage sale at Central Oct. I and 2 Fnday has a full day Saturday Thursday. Sept 23. is listed on one cal­ Maters to celebrtate 50th anniversary Historical ter of the late Joseph and Ray Trumpower ty House. This ORD. NO: A-3-99 OPEN SPACE COMMUNITIES was an afternoon and evening affair. The West Michigan Confer­ ence annual meeting will be at Reed City on Saturday. Oct. 23. Elaine Mitchell has a birthday anniver­ sary coming on Sept. 27. Marvin Shanks ADD: ARTICLE III Section 3.1 - Definitions 137 Open Space Community - A single family residential development either a plat or a site condominium where­ by the protection ot substantial open space is established as the primary sue development consideration ot which the clustering or grouping of dwelling units and'or lots upon a small portion of the sue is a fundamenta! pan has a birthday on Sept. 28. at The Lake Odessa Depot Museum w ill be Frecmont Hospital Sept. 13 to Dave and open Saturday. Sept. 25. from 10 a.m. to Rhonda Bymc. 2p.m. Pam Swilcr will be the hostess. BOY, Dominick David Byrne born 1949. They have one son and two grand* Death came Sept. 10 to Nellie Landon. children. Famih and friends are invited for BOY, Anthony, bom at Pennock Hospital cake and coffee in honor of their 50th an­ on Aug. 23. 1999 al 3:40 p.m. to Melissa niversary at their home al 1282 S. M-66 and Jason Strothcidc of Nashville. Weigh­ Highway. Nashville. Sunday. October 3. ing 5 lbs. 5 ozs and 19 inches long. from 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts, please. 85, of Jenison. Her deceased husband was James Landon, an older brother of Richard of Andrus Road. She is survived by chil­ dren Duane. Gordon Landon and Donna Lanning, along with 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She had been a sis- ADD: ARTICLE IV Section 4.46 - Open Space Communities A Purpose ■ The purpose ot this section is to offer an alternative to traditional subdnrtstons for the purpose of assi>mg the preservation ot substantial open space and other natural resources allowing innovation and tientMity in the design of residential developments facilitating the construction and maintenance of roads utilities and other pubic services in a more economical and efficient manner providing for site development that maintains a low visual impact partcutarty along the roadway and abutting properties and encouraging a less sprawtmg form of development thus preserving open space and natural features consistent with the countys rural character and ensuring compatibility ol design and use between neighboring properties B Open Space Communities shall be permitted as a permitted use in me A* "RL-2* zoning distorts providing the following regulations are met AR* R-LS* 'R-V R-Z *RL T and 1 Each Open Space Community shall contain a minimum area of 5 acres LEGAL NOTICES a A minimum ot 40 percent of the gross area of the Open Space Community shall be designated as ‘Open Space* 1 Designated open space shall be set aside as common land tor tow impact recreation conservation or agricultural use Community Septic Systems or it can De preserved n a natural state a ' Hoads and read easi meds sha'i not be considered open space Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael T Bowling, an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee dated September 25, 1995 and recorded on October 12 1995 in Uber 642. on Page 383. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to The Bank of New York as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 30. 1995, Series 1995-C Assignee by an assign­ ment dated October 17, 1995 which was recorded on November 12 1996, in Uber 677 on page 844 Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED FOURTEEN AND 58/100 dollars ($141,614 58) including interest 11 750% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 3/29 and 9/29 of each year Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or somt part of them at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 00 p m . on October 21 1999 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE Barry County Michigan, and are described as COMMENCING AT THE WESTERLY COR­ NER OF LOT 7 OF THE RECORDED PLAT OF ENGLANDS SUBDIVISION BEING IN SECTION 5. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 22 MINUTES WEST 101 35 FEET THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 17 90 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE THENCE NORTH 15 DEGREES 53 MINUES 35 SECONDS WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 30 FEET THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 118 FEFi THENCE NORTH 67 DE­ GREES 29 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 37 FEET THENCE NORTH 26 DEGREES 23 MIN­ UTES 25 SECONDS EAST ON THE WEST LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 36 32 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIP­ TION. THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES 14 MIN­ UTES 40 SECONDS EAST ON THE WEST LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 22 FEET THENCE NORTH 52 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SEC­ ONDS WEST 68 81 FEET THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 30 MINUTES no SECONDS WEST ON A TRAVERSE LINE ALONG GUN LAKE 50 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 72 DEGREES 22 MIN­ UTES 11 SECONDS EAST 83 03 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO THAT LAND WHICH LIES BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND GUN LAKE ALSO AN UNDIVIDED 1/12 INTEREST IN KIMBERLY PARK LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE WESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 7 OF THE RECORDED PLAT OF ENGLANDS SUBDIVISION BEING IN SEC­ TION 5 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 22 MINUTES WEST 101 35 FEET THENCE NORTH 80 DE­ GREES 10 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 17 90 FEET THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST 103 63 FEET THENCE SOUTH 39 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 35 45 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIP­ TION THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 14 MIN­ UTES 24 SECOND EAST 129 3 FEET THENCE NORTH 78 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 55 SEC­ ONDS WEST 93 53 FEET THENCE SOUTH 62 DEGREES 55 MINUTES' 46 SECONDS WEST 16 51 FEET THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 65 93 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 43 32 FEET THENCE SOUTH 57 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 31 SEC­ ONDS EAST 84 08 FEET THENCE NORTH 62 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST 20 50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO AN UNDIVIDED 1/15 INTEREST IN PARKWAY DRIVE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE WEST­ ERLY CORNER OF LOT 7 OF THE RECORDED PLAT OF ENGLANDS SUBD.VISION, BEING IN SECTION 5 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 22 MIN­ UTES WEST 101 35 FEET. THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 17 90 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE NORTH 15 DE­ GREES 53 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST 30 FEET. THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 08 MIN­ UTES 35 SECONDS WEST 118 FEET THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 10 SEC­ ONDS WEST 37 FEET. THENCE NORTH 26 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 36 32 FEET. THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST 22 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST 40 0 FEET THENCE NORTH 46 DEGREES 17 MINUTS 42 SEC­ ONDS EAST 41 0 FEET THENCE SOUTH 82 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST 116 00 FEET THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 34 M^UTES 35 SECONDS EAST 70 0 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 288 7 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF ENGLAND DRIVE THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF ENGLAND DRIVE 36 0 FEET THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 29 88 FEET. THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 38 SEC­ ONDS WEST 220 23 FEET thENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST 28 77 FEET THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST 71 65 FEET THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 81 9 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 39 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 20 SEC­ ONDS WEST 35 45 FEET THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST 129 3 FEET THENCE NORTH 78 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST 93 53 FEET THENCE SOUTH 62 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 16 51 FEET THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 15 SEC­ ONDS WEST 65 93 FEET THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 43 32 FEET THENCE SOUTH 57 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST 84 08 FEET THENCE NORTH 62 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST 20 50 FEET THENCE NORTH 39 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 20 SEC­ ONDS EAST 35 45 FEET THENCE SOUTH 18 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST 103 63 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a m which case the ’edemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 9 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Teieg’aph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File *9/020981 Mustangs (10/7/ 2 Any signilicant/sensitive environmental resources including but not limited to wetlands wood lands steep slopes or prime agricultural land shall be included in the designated open space 3 Designated open space shall be set aside through an irrevocable conveyance such as recorded deed restrictions covenants that run perpetually with the land conservation easements or land trusts The conveyance shall assure that the open space will be protected from all forms of devel­ opment and Shan not be changed to another use 2 An Open Space Community shall contain a minimum o* 2 lots a The permitted density ot residential uses shall not exceed the density allowed by the underlying zoning distr c! b The number of lots alto wed in an Open Space Community shall be determined tn the following manor 1 A preliminary design also referred to as a yield plan consistent with the existing zoning require ments shall be submitted to the Barry County Planning Department 2 The yield plan will reviewed by the Planning Director to determine the number of tots that could be created under the existing zoning requirements 3 The planning Director wrfl select three (3) of the proposed tots to be evaluated by the Barry-Eaton Health Department to determine site suitability for home construction a ) Each selected site must be staked by the developer b ) If any ot the selected tots can not be approved by the Health Department a new yield plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department with the necessary corrections c ) All yield plans will be evaluated until all three selected sites are approved by the Health Department Kidders to observe 45th anniversary 4 The number of lots determined by the Planning Department in this review shall determine the max­ imum number ct dwelling units allowable for the open space community Leonard and JoAnn Kidders children will be hosting an open house at their 3 Residential development shall be confined to duster areas established within the project site address. 11497 108th. Freeport, on this Sat­ 4 Cluster area design standards urday. Sept. 25th. starting at 2 p.m. They have seven children, nine grand­ children and one great-grandchild. They have lived in the Freeport area for the last 30 years. a ) A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 dwelling units shall be permitted per duster area b ) Cluster areas shall be visually and physically separated from one another and roadways by open space buffets c ) Cluster areas shall be designed to avoid a suburban subdnnston appearance d ) The minimum lot size shall be 32.000 square feet 1 Smaller lots may be considered m developments served by pubic sewer or Community Septic Systems 5 Regulatory Flexibility ■ To encourage flexibility and creativity consistent with the objectives of the open space community concept, the Planning Commission may grant specific deviations from the dimensional require­ ments and private road standards set forth in the zoning ordinance Any d>mensonal deviation shall be approved through a finding by the Planning Commission ‘hat the deviation meets the purpose of the Open Space Community and is not subject to a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals 6 No lot in an Open Space Community shall have means of private ingress and egress directly onto a highway or county primary toad {Licenses 7 All development plans submitted to the Planning Commission shall meet the conditions set forth m Section 4 13 Ot the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 8 Review Standards a ) The Planning Commission may approve a preliminary site plan review At that t>me a preliminary zon­ Brian Lee Chccscman. Hastings and Shannon Ann Plank. Hastings. Ronald David Miles. Delton and Robin Rayc Andrews. Delton Dennis Alan DeWitt, Middleville and Beth Mary Fields. Caledonia. Donald Wayne Converse. Freeport and Carlcnc Matic Garrett. Freeport. Jeremy Allen Strouse. Hastings and ing approval shall be recommended b ) Final approval shall be given only after the following agencies have reviewed and approved the plan 1 ; Barry-Eaton Health Department 2 ) Barry County Dram Commissioner 3 ) The Department of Environmental Quality (DEO) 4 ) Road Commission (if Applicable) Delete Article III Article Vi Article VI Art>oe VI Article VI Section 3 1 ■ Section 6 13 Section 6 13 Section 6 18 Section 6 18 *20 • ■ B4 • C4 - B3 - C4 Country Subdivisions ($) 1 - 11 - Country Subdivisions Delete 'Except in County Subdivisions * (M 1 • 11 ■ R-LS Country Subdivisions - Delete Except m a R-LS Country Subdivision Pamela Jane Emswilcr. Battle Creek. Paul Donald Edgecomb. Lake Odessa and Jami Lee Gates. Lake Odessa. Robert Michael Shimmin. Hastings and Julie Mane Lang. Hastings Nathan Lee Cork. Plainwell and Angela Kay Stamcr. Plainwell Leonardo Piccione. Rewrite ■ Article IV Section 4 13- Development Plans Rewnte to read must be tiled Site Condominiums and Plats must foftow the following procedure A ) Preliminary site plan approval by Planning Commission B ) Approvals obtained by other agencies including the Barry-Eaton Hearth Department Barry County Road Commission Barry County Dram Commissioner Department of Environmental Quality d appli­ cable Middleville and Tonya Mae Adams. Middleville Corey Patrick Harrison. Middleville and Sonja Li Ann Webb. Freeport Hastings and Stephanie Anne Jones. Holland Adam Lyle Lord. Hastings and Kathleen Elaine Richards. Hastings Mitchell Alan Mugndgc. Delton and Amy Lynn Arnold. Dehon Edward Harold Lester Delton and San­ dra Jean Scllcck. Hastings 1 Final Site Plan Approval Dy Planning Commission Change from Three to Ten (10; copies of the development plans Manon Francis Visger. Jr. Nashville and Regina Jo May. Nashville David Travis Williams. C interested persons dcs-ring to present their views on the proposed amendment ether verbafiy or m writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to tne address t sled below or faxed to 616-948-4820 The purposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance >s ava-iaWe for publ-c inspection at the Ba'ry County Planning Office 220 W State St Hastings Michigan 49058 between the hours of 8 a m to5pm (closed between 12-1 p m ) Monday m»u Friday Please ca'i me Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 lor further infor­ mation The County of Barry Wifi provide necessary auxiliary a-ds and services such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes ot printed materials being considered at me meeting to individuals with disabilities al the meeting-hear­ ing upon ten (10) days not.ee to me County of Barry individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary a-ds or services Should contact me County Of Barry Dy writing or call the following Mchael Brown County Adm.-mslrator 220 W State Street Hastings Michigan 49058 (616)948-4891 Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk �The Hastings Bennet - Tlxndey, Septemtier 16 1999 - Pege 19 COURTS, continued from pege 18 CHAPTER ONE A Novel Idea for the Banner... nile system," said Kuzava. "Though he’s pretty much a disturbed individual, he’s not out there taking your vehicle or my vehicle. He’s taking his family members' vehicles for what appears to be nothing other than joyriding." Kuzava said Elwen is attending school By R.N. Lake in the IOth grade and is working toward obtaining his diploma. "Everyone keeps hoping you arc going to grow up sooner or later." said Fisher "It's difficult to understand the problems Not Guilty, Just Dead you have with stealing cars. Apparently you werc high on cough medicine and driving recklessly. That's what got you re­ ported." • Daniel Hammond. 24. of Nashville, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for con­ tributing to the delinquency of a minor and 11 months in jail for attempting to avoid registering with the sex offender act. " haptcr 2 Chapter Original charges of failing to register as a sex offender and furnishing alcohol to a can get into trouble, anyway.” minor, habitual offender, were dismissed “Do you keep a record of when and where the signs go All characters in this book are fictional and any resem­ blance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. "The only thing positive you can say “Well, we should, we try." Joe Batt chuckled.”But, man. you should know, when you’re short handed, under-budgeted Synopsis Darrel Overstreet. editor of the Reveille in Bart­ ley County. Michigan has accompanied Undersheriff Greg Kennard to an accident scene. A car has gone through the ice on the flooded Cold Creek Road and the three occupants, a man. woman and small child are dead. Local Sheriff Cadwaller considers it an accident, but the undersheriff, experi­ enced as a criminal investigator, isn t satisfied. There s no apparent immediate connection between the victims: the dri­ ver, Raymond Cargile, Deborah Sullivan and her seven-year old daughter, Pamela. Kennard refuses to sign an accident report and close the case until there’s further investigation. and overworked, getting the job done is more important than keeping written records.” about him is that he doesn’t have any chil­ dren." said Chief Assistant Prosecutor. Amy Kuzava. "Then. I was given the most recent police report, dated Aug. 31." “Generally, true.” Greg said. “But sometimes the records Kuzava said Hammond was arrested tor turn out to be pretty useful. Like, could you tell me when a driving under the influence of drugs, sign went up on Cold Creek Road after the January rains?” "which he admits to," she said. "He said “That I happen to know about." the road man didn’t hesi­ he was getting all his partying out of the tate, “whether I have it in writing or not. My wife’s birthday way before coming to court for sentenc­ is on January 28th. and that was the day I told Charlie Evans ing." to put the sign up. I remember because I stopped at the Tru- Hammond was previously convicted as a store to pick up the new coffee pot I got her for a pre­ juvenile of second degree criminal sexual sent before I drove out to Cold Creek Road to make sure the conduct and was later convicted as an adult sign was up. She’d seen a TV commercial about this new way on another sex charge. Kuzava said. vpIuc Still dissatisfied after two days, Greg Kennard sifted of making coffee and we’re both nuts about a good cup for through the flimsy facts at hand. He spread the smeared pa­ breakfast so I thought it would be a surprise." per open on his desk. Soaked, along with everything else in “January Cargile’s wallet, a tom page from a note book now had the pulled 28th." Greg the conversation back. ing. he's got a problem with criminal sex­ ual conduct and at the time of this offense, “Right." ink had run some but a few complete phrases were legible. “Do you remember the location?" “Stay off 33." "Until he decides to change his ways, which it’s clear he has no intention of do­ “You’re sure it went up?" wrinkled texture that dried out foolscap always acquires. The he was with an underage girl and he was intoxicated. “Well. Within a tree or two. yes. Do you mean at the cast “Get Sullivan." end or the west end?" “Chicago people." The rest was a blur. Meaningless, disconnected bits of lan­ guage. No credit cards, no social security card, none of the with the report in front of him. new. He stared out the window at the steel gray sky. A few wind son Prison three years ago.” "It’s obvious he'* still engaging in that “Why, Greg? What^ it all about?" type of behavior as evidenced by this of­ “You mean the prints wc sent didn’t match the recorded set “That’s right.” The Sheriff shuffled the papers in front of to die. First the Sheriff’s Department's cruiser proceeded to the western edge of the ice slick. The sign was in place as re­ for Cargile. Raymond F.?” sheriff shivered. What a way to die, he thought, what a way called by the engineer and by Kennard. A few rippled spots "When he was pulled over, he was al­ legedly under the influence of controlled scene of the tragedy. substance," said Gilbert. "That doesn’t Circling back northward and around to the eastern end of “That doesn't mean too much. Thercls still no real reason to think it was anything but an accident.” else to think about. Breaking and entering, aggravated as­ right.” Kennard punched his right hand with his left fist. file the overflow’, the two men talked some about the secret of make him a threat to young girls. His of­ fense is failing to register." good coffee, the relative merits of Roundtree’s three restau­ “When I think of that pathetic little kid. I hope you’re sault, driving under the influence, pot pushing. No point or Defense attorney David Gilbert chal­ lenged that statement, saying Hammond has a job. out in the center of the frozen lake were all that marked the him. His next statement bordered on the belligerent. Just a couple of days, and, as far as everyone else was con­ cerned. it might have been two years. There was too much fense. He lives a nomadic lifestyle and doesn't do much with himself." “Sure. Give me half an hour and I can go with you." “There was a Ray Cargile," he said, “but he died in Jack­ driven flakes of snow skittered by. Involuntarily, the Under­ in considering murder. Especially on a “Both” relates to that accident the other day.” ver’s license had been definitive and it was incongruously "I think he poses a threat to teen-aged girls in this community," said Kuzava. “Look, Joe. do you have time to ride out there with me? It usual biographical bits that bulge most wallets. Only the dri­ plausibility in exchange for his guilty plea. upr marked “case closed." Deborah and Pamela Sullivan would “Even if it wasjust an acoidcmi4t*make»mekind'0^^cA.‘lDid' soon be at rest in the frozen family plot under the pines in the the prints match anybody on file?” ■ • -.n rants. They agreed that the quality of each establishment’s "It depends on how you define young." said Fisher. coffee was an accurate reflection of the total menu. • ‘"The cruiscr stopped yards from the spot wheretheCutlass had started across the ice and towards its final plunge. The "The giri was under 21, not under 16." said Gilbert. "I’d like the court to take that into account." Thompson Township cemetery. Cargile would find his own “Not in Lansing.” two men got out. Joe Batt walked over to a tree about six feet "Registering under the sex offender act is forever two miles north in the county plot for the indigent, “Well, maybe we’ll get something back from the set that from the road’s shoulder. He studied the sign. Black letters, important, Mr. Hammond." said Fisher. went to the FBI.” unclaimed and unidentified. There would be no point in digging them up. metaphori­ “Maybe.” Sheriff Cadwallcr stood up. “In the meantime “Road Under Water," yellow background. A highly visible, "It gives the rest of us who follow the law unequivocal warning. a chance to know that someone like you is when arc you going to complete the paperwork for that grant cally. But. in Kennard’s mind the bizarre, seated bodies had wc want?” “Funny.” he said. “It’s the same tree, but the sign seems lower than I remember it.” “The deadline for applications to the Federal Government never been straightened into coffin form and laid to eternal in our neighborhood, especially when you are out drinking with under aged girls." “Yeh." the Undersheriff noted. “You can sec a couple of rest. A buzzer on his desk sounded. The new communications is May 1st.” Greg shrugged. “Plenty of time.” system made it easy for the Sheriff to call. He picked up the commissioners first. It will take them a month to understand The road engineer pried back an edge of the yellow metal. by having contact with a specific Hastings telephone. it. Better get busy on it. Greg.” “Mmmmm hmmmmm. .. sure enough. How’d you know?” woman, and by consuming alcohol on “Just happened to check it yesterday. Joe, would you tes­ Aug. 21. “Not when you remember it has to go through the county nail holes under the sign. They’re about two inches higher than where the nails are now. Take a look.” “OK, Chief.” Greg walked back to his office. He dug out “Yes, sir." Cadwallcr’s voice came back. the intricate and detailed application for government funds. “Greg," he sounded friendly, apologetic. “Looks like you Years of work with the CID made him expert at cutting were right to take prints off Cargile and send them to Lans­ through the labyrinthine language concocted by bureaus and ing. We just got a report back. Come on in and take a look at getting to the necessary information. But it required concen­ “Car three." the speaker blared, “proceed to intersection of it." tration and he couldn't harness his mind to the job at hand. Crooks and County Line Roads. An accident. Acknowledge, Before the hand was out. he was on the phone to Joe Batt, the car three.” State police headquarters kept more than a million prints tify, under oath, that the sign had been moved?" Before he got an answer, the Undcrshcriff heard his car number called on the cruiser radio. county road engineer. on file. Anybody arrested for anything except traffic viola­ how soon do you put up a sign?” loops and deltas as inexorable identification. violation hearing was scheduled. in. He had the engine going as he acknowledged the call and they were backing and turning before Batt answered. “As quick as wc can,” came the answer, “before anybody Kennard hurried to the Sheriff’s office, found Cad waller Attorney Mark Doster was appointed to represent Lethcoe and a Sept. 9 probation “1 guess I would, Greg. I would if it was necessary" Shelly Suiter StnfTWriter to near the Mullen Road area." A 31-year-old Battle Creek man who then to southbound Norris Road, then to confessed to setting a fire intended to blow Keller Road and back to Lindsey Road up the vehicle of an Orangeville Township without locating the suspect, said, police. towel in the car. matching the towel used to start the fire. "They then turned north on Lindsey cooler bottle, "did a line of crank," stopped Road where they found (Orangeville) Fire at a Delton bar to drink, then went to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Chief (Dan) Boulter out with the suspect been scene. "I stuffed the rag into the tank to blow awaiting a Sept. 22 preliminary examina­ crashed and they told the chief to call the up the car," he was reported to have told tion on four total charges, including arson police because it was the guy who tried to police. "I'm admitting I did it. It was causing $1,000 to $20,000 damage, drunk bum his car." According to the Hastings Post of the stupid. I did not want to hurt anyone." driving, possession of methamphetamine and driving on a suspended license. Michigan State Police, Trooper Charles the deputies noted that there was a "potential said deputies. "It had When requesting the arrest warrant from Police said Bennett confessed to setting Morden arrived to find Bennett standing next to the vehicle, lodged in a ditch, al­ for loss of life. (The) car was parked in a viously "punched" his female cousin in the legedly holding a cold, unopened can of driveway near an occupied house." No one was hurt and the incident re­ face. He also allegedly claimed he was an­ Inside the car. Morden said he found his cousin's allegations about the alleged four baggies of methamphetamine, contain­ assault. ing 3.1, 2.8, 2.0 and 4 grams apiece. mains under investigation. Bennett was arraigned on the charges Tuesday. According to police, the victims were watching television at their Lindsay Road home with another couple when the male CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE guest began to retrieve an item from his pickup truck in the driveway. tor tip Company Drivers with SUMMER’S OFF Qualified applicants will have strong math and com­ munication skills, be detailed oriented, and present a professional appearance lease a loaded. 1999 FID Freightliner Condo for only $1,600 a month! If you think you would enjoy being a member of our bank team contact the personnel office at Can tor more details. ************* Far Experienced Drivers and HASTINGS CITY BANK Owner Operators 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE/M/F Barry County Prosecutor's office, the fire because he felt the victim had pre­ gry that police apparently did not believe 51,000 Sign-On Bonus he took gasoline to the scene in a wine man Monday night may have been trying vehicle," Monday - Friday • 10:00am - 2:00pm Bennett was reported to have told police to get revenge, according to a report by the Kevin James Bennett is free on bond Contr.Ktor teams - M cpm S&ic Contractors 8.1 cprr Police also allegedly found a white Both men continued to Mullen Road, CMVEMANT TRANSPORT Major Pay Increase! Effective Oct 1st Teams stj’t up !.• 42c base pay plus 6c tor ail miles over 151KX) m a month Battle Creek man charged with vehicle arson by Driver Kennard sprinted to the car. motion his companion to get “Joe,” he questioned, “when a road is temporarily flooded, tions in Michigan was on record with individual whorls, • Thomas Lethcoe, 20, of Hastings, pleaded not guilty to violating probation VOO-W-—M CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE the yard." said deputies Karl Vlietstra and Heanng in the City Hall Council Chambers 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Pubic Hearing in the City Han Council Chambers 201 East State Street. Hastings Michigan on Monday October 4 1999 at 7 30 p m to hear comments on a proposed amendment to Section 90-859(a)(1) location requirements front yard to delete the language pertaining to fence height for permitted child day Jeff Nieuwenhuis. "The victim jumped up on Monday. October 4. 1999 at 7:30 p.m to hear comments on a proposed amend­ care homes and centers and amend it to read as follows and ran out to the porch to see flames com­ ment to Section 90-805 to add proposed definitions of' Unenclosed Porch”. 'Deck” and ing from the far side of his vehicle." "Awning" to the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances "He said that when he got to the door, he asked who was burning something in Both men ran into the driveway and threw water onto the burning rag that was stuffed into the car’s gas tank before pulling the rag to the ground. "He then saw a vehicle back up into the road and travel south... on Lindsey Road," said police. "They hopped into a truck in an attempt to catch the vehicle. They fol­ lowed the tail lights but the suspect turned off his headlights and traveled in the dark Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public review at the office of the City 90-859(a)(l) A fence, wall or landscape screen may be located within the front yard but shall not exceed a height of three feet A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public review at the office of the City Clerk. 201 Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan East State Street Hastings. Michigan The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (Telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD ca« relay services 1-800-649­ services 1-800-649-3777 3777 Evenl G. Manshum Event G Manshum City Clerk Cfcy Clerk �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 23. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... Barry County COA marks 25 years Meals on Wheels Beverly and Herbert Jarrett !n the month of December 1974, the County Board of Commissioners estab­ Nyla Nye, coordinator of the recycled card program and Jason Bailey, who pre­ sented the idea to the COA. lished the Barry County Commission, on Aging, approved its by laws and appointed agency, gifts to it werc and still arc tax National Council of Senior Citizens, was to members to its board. deductible. sharpen job skills and teach new job skills The COA Board was made up of about 14 The authority came from the federal Old­ members and included two county commis­ er American Act to the State Office on sioners. The members of th-s joard were Aging and then to the South Central Michi­ Additional lift equipped vehicles werc representatives of all areas of Barry Coun­ gan Commission on Aging, where a formu­ added to the transportation program, mak­ ty. This board was appointed by the County la was designed to distribute funds to the ing it easier to take the senior citizens gro­ Commissioners and Robert Shafer was a local levels. cery shopping, to doctor appointments and and then find the participant positions in the regular job market. on other errands, as well as to the meal charter member. He remembers that Victor The program began to grow. They werc Eckardt was one of the commissioners at funded for information and referral, a car that time. for transporting senior citizens and a craft The Delton meal site was added in 1981­ instructor in 1974-1975. In 1976-1977 the 1982. Noon meals were served Mondays, Merle Cooley was the first chairman of sites. Wednesdays and Thursdays. the board, serving from 1974 until June of homemaker service was added. This includ­ 1979. Other chairmen included, Richard ed housekeeping and meal preparation for The Craft Castle, a sales outlet for selling Ritter, 1982; Paul Kiel, 1983; Pat Vaughan, persons who could not do these tasks for craft items, gave them additional financial 1984; Richard Green, 1985, Franklin Beck­ themselves. support. with 1986 and Beatrice J. Pino was vice chairman. Jean Burkle was hired as the first director Congregate nutrition sites werc added in 1977-1978. The sites served a hot noon meal along with comradeship and senior Commissioner Sandy James and COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington the director of homecare services. She does and the older adults whom they serve They patient assessment, trains and supervises gather them all. clients, volunteers, staff the nurse aide staff. members and others for several special More funding was granted for Meal site supervisors take their jobs seri­ events. Those gatherings include food, expansion of existing programs during ously and many have put in several years of 1983-1984. service. The drivers for Meals on Wheels entertainment, recognition and just plain fun for all. The Moose Lodge, has been a and those who deliver the meals to the good neighbor over the years. During the years of 1984-1985 there was and Marlene White was the executive secre­ center program. The first sites werc in Hast­ a cutback in federal and state dollars and no homebound and to the meal sites arc devot­ tary. She coordinated transportation service ings, I20N. Michigan St., Monday through expansion took place. The Thomapple ed and make sure that the meals get to the millennium. for the agency before the Barry County Friday, in Nashville at the Masonic Temple, Foundation donated funds to purchase a clients. Transit came into being. Monday through Friday, and at the Wood­ small truck to deliver meals to homebound lard Eagles Club on Monday, Wednesday people. Sourvtrs Archives, Hastings Banner, and the Reminder: A Look Bock. 1837-1987. J. Ad Graphics: Barry County Michigan 1985. * ’ Eloise J. Wolf was hired as the COA^s sec­ retary in 1975 and she became executive The congregate nutrition site in Mid­ and Friday. dleville was opened at the V.F.W. Post in year. She spent 11 years and implemented program was introduced in Barry County. Middleville. Meals werc served on Mon­ many of the services, such as Meals on The Thornapple Foundation donated a van days, Thursdays and Fridays. Wheels and basic home care for senior citi­ for use in transporting seniors when need­ zens, which was designed to help older cit­ ed. Other programs that did not cost many izens to remain independent and in their The year of 1978-1979 saw another good morning telephone calls to isolated expansion in the homemaker program, as people, humanities study groups, free blood Barry County Red Cross, began a program, persona) care and assessment were added. pressure led by Wyn Buckner, for having regular This included assistance with bathing, hair annual health fairs, homestead tax assis­ blood pressure clinics taken by registered care, feeding, ambulation therapy, toileting tance, commodity food distribution, lending nurses at the meal sites. and it was being done in the home of indi­ hospital equipment, lending book, help with viduals who needed these kinds of services. completion of forms and field trips. These still doing monthly blood pressure clinics, Nurse aides were trained and supervised programs are carried out by volunteers Doris Greenfield at the Hastings site and by a registered nurse. The nurse also wrote without whom the COA would have diffi­ Joyce Wcinbrecht at the Woodland site. care plans for specific care of home bound culty carrying out their work. clinic, volunteer clients and aided the families of the people Tammy Pennington joined the staff fol­ 1978 year. It was begun in Hastings and to understand the need and to help with the lowing Eloise Wolf, bringing to the position extended to the other meal sites as people personal care, mobility, mental outlook, a high level of energy. She has kept the could be found to volunteer to hold them. nutritional need and change in living pat­ funding for the Commission on terns, which chronic conditions imposed on Aging was comprised of federal Older the clients and families. This was the year American Act dollars, state dollars, county that COA received funding for a senior cen­ dollars and from the Hastings and Nashville ter coordinator to bring together the social Community Fund, as well as donations educational programs. from service organizations, memorial gifts needing them. Correction Note: From Time to Time, One of the features of the COA is the “The Brenke Wilcox Story,” the oldest respectful way they treat their volunteers child of Brenke and Lyle Wilcox. Roger Wilcox was omitted. recruitment, The clinics were started during the 1977­ The on the needs and ability of the older adults Looking back, moving forward into the dollars were: the outreach program, daily own homes. She, in cooperation with the Two of the original RN volunteers are None of the services, given over the years and currently, have set fees, but are based This was the year that the Vial of Life director of the COA in September of that . Commission on Aging moving forward. The COA owes some of its success to the longevity of the employees. Kathy Court­ ney came to work with the COA in 1978, and as account clerk has assisted in obtain­ ing many grants. She understands the bud­ Senior Aid was an employment program ’ and individual donations. As the Commis­ for people 55 years and older. The goal of sion on Aging is classified a non-profit this program, which was funded by the get of the COA and coordinates Medicare and Medicaid with much skill. Mary Meyers, a registered nurse, became Omo Knowles, taking an eye exam with Annetta Dingman supervising. May 4, 1979. ^Plumtfs F U Ua£u-Ri£e mm Flu/Pneumonia Clinic Wednesday, September 29,1999 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost of the flu shot will be $10.00. The cost of the pneu­ monia shot will be $15.00. Tetanus is free. Medicare B and Medicaid recipients, who present their card, can receive these injections at no charge. Mary Meyers. RN, director of home care services. Eloise Wolf became executive director in September of 1975. 902 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-4921 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 23. 1999 Come t< think cl it... by. Jim Jensen Success on the gridiron shows skill and class The early fall has been filled with a Hudsonville (3-1). Wyoming Park (1-3) number of stunning efforts by football and Lowell (3-1) on its challenging teams in Barry County. schedule. One game at a time. Both Hastings and Maple Valley arc off Maple Valley must also be ready for all to perfect 4-0 starts and both have earned comers. The Lions play Bellevue (2-2) those records with some thrilling triumphs against talented foes. this Friday at Bellevue and then finish off the For the Saxons, the biggest of those with season Webberville (0-4), games versus Dansville (2-2), wins came last week at East Grand Williamston and Portland. On paper it Rapids, a team that the blue and gold has would never beaten in its five years in the O-K Mittclstaedfs Lions have the chance to go White Conference. undefeated, but that's only on paper. The 10-6 win at East proved that coach Jeff Keller’s Saxons not only have tremendous speed and solid defense, but they also have the drive and determination to knock down obstacles. At 4-0, the Saxons are already two- thirds their way Michigan toward making High School the Athletic Association playoffs, which expanded to 256 teams this season. All teams with six wins are guaranteed a spot in the post­ season tournament. But, that is unimportant as far as the whole picture is concerned. As Keller, his coaches, his players and others associated with the Saxons and the O-K White realize, every game in the conference can be a major challenge. The best way to approach this sudden success is to play each game one at a time and play each game with only your best efforts. Zeeland is the opponent this Friday and believe me, the Chix would like nothing better than to spoil the Saxons' homecoming party. After Zeeland, Hastings still has the likes of Forest Hills Central (4-0). appear that coach Guenther What has made this Maple Valley, Matt Pullen and Steve Obreiter warm up tor the playoff staged in front ot a gallery of Trojans and Saxons. team so successful is size (the offensive and defensive iines have been outstanding), speed and a will to topple tough foes such as Olivet. Going down and beating the Eagles on their home turf two weeks ago was certainly a statement by the boys in blue and while. The success of Hastings and Maple Valley has truiy been remarkable and maybe somewhat of a surprise, though the Detroit Lions* 2-0 start is even more amazing. The Saxons have enjoyed great hoop gridders and taking their turn to show that are After 18 holes of golf, Hastings' Steve Miller was ninth with an 86 and Hastings Blue » Brian Loftus was 10th with an 87. Obreiter and Thomapple Kellogg's Matt talented and deserving of accolades. What makes it even more special is the way they have gone about becoming champions, just take a look at how they applauded their crowd and sang the school song after beating the Pioneers. Now that’s something special, and it is the true testament of becoming a great team. Talk to you soon. Charlotte Invitational with a team score of 360. Pullen still had some swings to take. Saxon Scores The two had both carded scores of 77 at success the last two years and now the they TK’s A squad, Pullen big winners at J-Ad Fall Classic the first annual J-Ad Graphics Barry Hastings finished 20th at last week's See J-Ad, cont. Page 11 County Fall Classic last Friday (Sept. 17) at the Hastings Country Club. So, an extra playoff hole was needed to determine who should earn the medalist honors. As it turned out, Pullen did one better than Obreiter on the playoff hole (it only took one. hole No. 1), making for a clean sweep for the TK golf team. Coach Bernie Weller’s Trojans A squad scored a 324 to win the first place team trophy. Caledonia was second with a 341, 17 shots out of first. Nine teams competed from seven schools. Hastings' Blue squad was third with a 341 (a tie-breaker determined second and third place), Ionia was fourth with a 358, Hastings' Gold was fifth with a 375, Thomapple Kellogg's B team was sixth with a 37K Jfcipte Va|l«frvw» Vi seventh with a 380. Wayland was eighth with a 383 and Delton Kellogg finished ninth with a 385. On a tough Hastings Country Club course, the area linksters proved solid. TK A's Adam Seifert was third in the top 10 with a 78, Caledonia's Nick Fuller was fourth with a 79. TK A's Bob Roush was fifth with a 79. Caledonia's Taking top team honors at the Hastings Country Club was the Trojan A squad. Rick Leatherman was sixth with an 82, Ionia's Nate Grant was seventh with an 83, Delton Kellogg's Kyle Kwasny was eighth with an 86. Hastings Gold's Joe The Saxons pay tribute to their fans following an emotional victory over East Grand Rapids. (Photo by Dan Buerge) A Pioneering victory; Saxons beat East, 10-6 The road to a football championship in the O-K While Conference usually travels through East Grand Rapids. Last Friday, the Saxons moved one lime they found a way to knock off the Pioneers. They did it with stingy defense... a long drive that ended in pay dirt... and a step closer to a possible league title and field goal that was called by the assistant kept its perfect record intact with a coach. Finishing second, by matter of a tie-breaker, was the Fighting Scots' golf team. jubilant 10-6 win at East. Hastings has played in the O-K White VICTORY, cont. on page 11 for five seasons, but this was the first Saxon Brian DeVries watches his drive sail down the fairway at last Friday's J-Ad Graphics Fall Classic at HCC. Still Swinging... Saxon running back Josh Woodard (22) powers his way through the East defense during last Friday's O-K White football clash at East. (Photo by Dan Buerge) Hastings' Steve Obreiter and TK's Matt Pullen went to a playoff hole to determine who would earn first place honors at the J-Ad Graphics Fall Classic. The Over the Hill Gang played 259 rounds ot golf on 15 dates this year at the Hastings Country Club. Twenty eight veteran golfers competed during a season that concluded with a banquet on Thursday. Sept. 16. Swingers in the Over the Hill Gang include (first row) Duane Jarman. Herm Bottcher, John Panfil. George Hamaty. Bob Stack, Richard Beduhn. George Brown; (second row) Joe Hubert, Delward Cain. Don Hammond. Norval Thaler, Joe Burkholder, Jack Kennedy, Darrel Halm; (third row) John Walsh; (fourth row) Ted McKelvey. Jim Anderson, Rusty Brown, Bill Clark. Bob Hollister. Dick Fester. Jack Echtinaw and Lyle E. Gillespie. • �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 23 1999 - Page 11 | J-AD CLASSIC...continued from page 10 VICTORY...continued from page 10 Steve Obreiter led the Saxons The defense was determined to hold the Pioneers and they did just that. East was limited to 77 yards on the ground and just three of those yards came in the second half. The Saxon "d" held the Pioneers scoreless until the fourth quarter and led 10-0 proceeding into the final stanza. Key contributors to the defensive effort yards. Schantz made one of those grabs for nine yards and Tefft made the other catch for three yards. threw three picks to Bowne, Keller and Tefft. Eldersveld hauled in six of those 10 completions for 139 yards. Loftus, a 53 from Eric VandcrVeen, a 53 Doc a 95. Brian DeVries a 97 and Brian from Joe Miller and a 60 from Steve Loftus a 101. Flohr. 2-0) will entertain At Ironwood on Sept. 16, Hastings' quarter came on a 65-yard pass play from quarterback Brandon Marshall to receiver Zeeland (1-3, 0-2) for its homecoming 171 beat Lowell's 179. but was not good contest this Friday night at Johnson enough to defeat Wyoming Park's 150. Jeff Eldersveld. Marshall completed 10-of- Field. The Chix lost to Forest Hills 21 passes for the Central last Friday 20-10. The Pioneers' lone score in the fourth Hastings (4-0, from Josh Aidcrdson, a 51 from Brian with an 80. Tim Cole had an 88, Josh Cole carded a 41. Obreiter a 42, Doc a Trojan Scores Coach Benue Weller said that his TK team lends to beat O-K Blue rival Calvin Christian once every seven years. 42. Josh Alderson a 46, Steve Flohr a 46. The Trojans' time came Monday as included Joe Bckkcr (five tackles), Joey Eric VandcrVeen a 47. Brian DeVries a 47 they ousted the Squires 157-163 at the Keller (five tackles). Dan Slaughter (10 and Brian Loftus a 53. Yankee Springs Golf Course in Wayland. tackles), Gabc McCarty (six tackles) and Jay Campbell (four tackles). Hastings led 7-0 with a touchdown in the second quarter that covered 53 yards. Quarterback Tony Bowne carried the ball in from the two-yard-linc to make it 6-0. An extra point by Zac Fulmer increased the advantage to seven points. 196 vards, but also DK Panthers stopped by Pennfield gridders The Delton Kellogg varsity football team was stopped by a Stone Friday... In the third quarter, Fulmer again connected, this time on a 26-yard field * that is Pennfield's Ryan Stone. The Pennfield running back rushed for from J.T. Charron to Derek Jonathan Lynam. of Wyoming Park, was the event’s medalist with a 33. making the score 15-6. 170 yards on 14 carries and scored "Give them (Pennfield) credit; they put touchdowns from 84 and 27 yards in a 22­ together a couple of big drives to close Jeff Keller. 6 Pennfield win last Friday in Delton. out through the air. In comparison, 211 of Hastings' 223 came on the ground. Pennfield led 7-0 at the half and 15-0 after three quarters. With 9:12 remaining in the fourth quarter, Delton scored on a 12-yard pass from Adam Seifen. medalist honors with a 39. Other Saxon scores were a 49 from But Pennfield scored once more in the goal. It was a boot that assistant coach East out-gained Hastings 277-233 on TK received 39s from Matt Pullen. Brett Ybema and Bob Roush and a 40 Josh Doe. a 50 from Tim Cole, a 50 "Il's fun to win. but wc still need to win all the rest of them and win the tournament to have a chance at the league title." Weller said. fourth to prevail by the 16-point margin. Jeff Simpson recommended io head coach offense with 196 of Elast’s years coming At the Hastings Country Club Tuesday the Saxons scored a 188 to Forest Hills Central's 163. Obreiter tied FHC's Tom Clark for Stiles, Hamilton also competed at Yankee Springs and finished with a 176. the game." Delton coach Rob Heethuis said. PANTHERS... continoGd on rz________ । Leading the Saxon ground assault werc Josh Woodard (79 yards on 19 carries), Bowne (77 yards on 13 carries), Adam Schantz (37 yards on 10 carries) and Sean Tefft (28 yards on eight carries). Passing, Bowne was 2-of-4 for 12 Delton’s Kyle Kwasny eyes his putt and uses a little of body English to make sure it ends up safety in the cup. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN Panther J.T. Charron (38) prepares to make a hand off to Jeremie Coplin (20) in last Friday's KVA football game against Pennfield. (Photo by Molly Minton) Accepting Applications Hastings quarterback Tony Bowne (11) eludes a Pioneer defender and looks for somewhere to throw the ball. (Photo by Dan Buerge) LEGAL NOTICE We are currently accepting applications to fill one position on our Service Team. This is a full­ time job with competitive wages, available insur­ ance, vacations, bonuses and uniforms are pro­ vided. No experience necessary for the right indi­ vidual. If you would like to join our staff apply today at... NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS DOGWOOD DRIVE (PRIVATE ROAD) SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. • * 1. ROLL FOR 1Ht IMPROVEMENTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the repaving and other improvements to Dogwood Drive, a private road (the '1999 Improvements’), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage m the special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended (’Act 188*), to make said Improvements in the Township The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the toilowing described tots and parcels of land which are benefrtted by the improvements and which together comprise the tol­ lowing special assessment district, as originally established by resolution of the Township Board on May 14. 1990 Dogwood Drive (Private Road) special Assessment District No. 5 Lots and Parcels Numbered Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale WARDROP & WARDROP. P C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED *:OR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by GARY WILCOX and CHRIS­ TINE WILCOX, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to COMMONPOINT MORTGAGE. Mortgagee, dated Jug* 17. 1997. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michgan. on July 8. 1997, in Uber 701. beginning on Page 87. and assigned by said Mortgagee to THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FI­ NANCE. INC by an assignment dated June 17. 1997 and recorded on January 20. 1998. in Uber 1005. beginning on Page 511. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine and 24/100 ($69.789 24) dollars, including interest at 1130“. per annum Further, there are due and unpaid property taxes as follows 1997 property taxes in the amount of One Thousand Sixty-One and 79/100 ($1,061 79) Dollars and 1998 prop­ erty taxes in the amount of Nine Hundred EightyTwo and 04/100 (S982 04) Dollars No suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by this Mortgage Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubic vendue, inside the East door to the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for Barry County, at 1 00 p m on Thursday. October 14. 1999 Said premises are situated in the City of Hast­ ings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 5 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 4 OF BLOCK 15 OF EASTERN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. FORMERLY VILLAGE ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN COMMONLY KNOWN AS 402 EAST GRAND STREET HAST­ INGS. MICHIGAN TAX IDENTIFICATION NO 08-051-220-074-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 324*a. MSA 27A 3241(1). m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 7 1999 THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE INC Assignee of Mortgagee WARDROP & WARDROP PC By Thomas M Wardrop (P38268) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Suite 150 • Frey Building 300 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids Ml 49503-2467 Telephone (616)459-1225 (10/7) PERFORMANCE PLUS OUAKfB QUICK LUBE jSTAi 430 W. STATE STREET Tk.MHiiwt.ii. 08-007-015-010-50 08-007-015-037-00 08-007-015-038-00 08-007-015-039-00 08-007-015-040-00 08-007-015-041-00 08-007-015-042-00 08-007-015-043-00 08-007-015-044-00 08-007-015-046-00 08-007-015-048-00 08-007-015-049-00 HASTINGS, Ml HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday. October 26. 1999, at 7XX) p.m. at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 between Schultz and Head Lake Roads within Hope Township. 08-007-015-050-00 08-007-015-051-00 08-007-016-003-00 08-007-016012-00 0800701601300 0800701601400 0800701601600 0800701601700 0800701601800 08007016019-00 08007016020-00 0800701602100 NOTICS IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roil. which sets forth the relative portion of the cost ot said 1999 Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district 2. SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR 1SS0 IMPROVEMENTS. On June 11. 1990. the Township Board confirmed a special assessment rol tor the Dogwood Lnve (Private Road) Special Assessment District No 5. as described above, pursuant to Act 188. tor a project con­ sisting of the original paving and other improvements to Dogwood Dnve (the *1990 Improvements’) The Township subsequently issued its 1990 Special Assessment Bonds. Umrted Tax General Obligation (the ’Bonds'), in the principal amount of $28,000 tor the purpose of defraying the cost of the project Special assessments on the roil were pledged to repayment of the principal and interest on the bonds Please take further notice that the matter(s) to be considered at the public hearing include the following. 1. The proposed amendment of the Hope Township Land Use Plan by the adop­ tion ot a new and revised Land Use Map setting forth the Land Use Plan classifications of all properties within Hope Township Written comments win be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may further be received by the Planning Commission at the hearing The Hooe Township Planning Commission reserves the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed Land Use Plan Map at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed Land Use Map and/or the existing Land Use Plan pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hall dunng regult” business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of the hearing and may further examine the same at the public hearing Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable au ciliary aids and services, The Township has determined that there win be a shortfall from collections of installments of spe­ cial assessments below the amounts needed to repay the bonds issued for the 1990 Improvements Section 12 of Act 188 provides tn part 'Should the assessments m any special assessment rol be insufficient for any reason to pay the principal and interest on the bonds issued in anticipation of the collection thereof, then the Township shal make an additional pro rata assessments to supply the deficiency ' NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a Supplemental Special Assessment Roll which makes supplemental assessments against the properties located in the District as described above to supply the deficiency needed to repay the bonds issued for the 1990 improvements 3. NOTICE OF HEARINGS. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWN­ SHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON MONDAY. THE 27TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 1999 AT 7 00 PM . AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 5643 SOUTH M-43 HIGHWAY. HASTINGS. Ml 49058. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE 1999 IMPROVEMENTS AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE 1990 IMPROVEMENTS AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. AND TO HEAR ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO THE PETITIONS. IMPROVEMENTS. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. AND ALL OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE 1999 IMPROVEMENTS TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment tor the 1999 Improvements and tor the supplemental special assessment roll for the 1990 Improvements, as prepared have been report­ ed to the Township Board and are on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hail for public exam­ matxxi such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone num­ ber listed below Sylvia W. Forster. Clerk Hope Township 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY ALE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPE­ CIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THE HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing in not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope Dated September 17. 1999 Sylvia Forster Clerk Township of Hope �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 23. 1999 Barry County’s five should succeed in Week 5 Homecoming have festivities hit Augusta last Friday Hastings' Blue team wins thriller Kenneth Quick scored two touchdowns and an extra point for the 3rd and 4th grade Blue Saxons in a 20-19 H.Y.A.A. 49-0 to remain win over Belding last Saturday. Garrett Hastings and Lakewood high schools this unbeaten. They will face the Panthers at Harris also scored a touchdown and Casey week, just as homecoming was enjoyed at home this Friday. DK has shown great Goodenough Thomapple Kellogg High School a week improvement from week to week and Opening the running lanes were Mitchell ago. There’s added extra an point. could give those Cats a real tussle. Look Maurer. A.J. Tassos and Luke Mansfield. that for the Panthers' offense to establish a Cody something special is going to happen and solid running game early. On defense, Goodenough and Harris led the defense. that usually means that good stuff is look for the maroon, white and silver to Jordan Rambin had a touchdown saving coming the way of the Barry County come up with those needed turnovers. If tackle on the last play of the game to boys. so. look for the Panthers to spring the help preserve the Hastings' triumph. that feel in air the This week our Fantastic Five search for homecoming wins, wins remain to unbeaten and wins to help get back on the right track. big upset. It won't be easy, but no big win ever comes easy. Hastings 3rd and Prediction: Panthers 20, Kittens 17 4th Grade Gold Hastings Last week, B.C. varsity teams went a 27, Lakeview 25 The team moved to 2-0 with a come- Zeeland (1-3, 0-2) at Hastings (4-0, 2-0) combined 3-2, with Hastings. Maple Valley and TK notching the victories. J-Ad's season mark now stands 12-7. Robbins. Levi Caldwell, from-behind victory over Lakeview. Dylan Cuddahee led the balanced attack, Zeeland is still in search of its first completing several long passes. Kyle At this time last year, our prognosticators league win and they couldn't have picked McNemy and Ryan Burgdorf each scored were 12-8, so basically the record is about a tougher place to find it then in Hastings two touchdowns. Jimmy Thompson. Eric the same, showing a bit little of‘ during homecoming week. The Saxons consistency. are fresh off their big win versus East, Still, the goal is to get better, to improve from week to week and to Central last week 20-10. Still, Zeeland inspire our troops to go out and enjoy some gridiron success. Andrew Roy and Richard Nevins come together to make a tackle during H YA.A action last Saturday. (Photo by Jeanette Healy) the Chix while fell to Forest Hills did gain 141 rushing yards against a very solid foe last Friday. Hastings will need Sounds simple enough, so let's get on with Week 5. to play outstanding defense once again, which will help to open up its lighting offense. strike And need a if they Delton Kellogg (1-3, 1-1) at Mattawan (4-0, 2-0) beneficial boot, sophomore Tac Fulmer Mattawan crushed poor Galesburg- Odds are that Hastings won’t need it this has proven that he has a golden foot. week .frompage II The host Panthers managed 149 yards of offense with 112 of those yards coming on the ground. Jeff DeGoede led the Delton defense with 15 tackles and Bill Ferris was in on Prediction: Saxons 21, Rice Chix 6 Jackson Northwest (2-2, 2-1) at Lakewood (1-3, 1-1) Northwest is flying high liter ousting Lansing Catholic 33-17 last Friday. The 10 bone crushers. Mountics received 119 rushing yards from Delton coach Rob Heethuis says his Jake Markell, so the Vikings defense will team has come a long ways and they plan need to keep a close watch on him. Still, to continue to improve. their own Jake, Schreck, has shown that Chase Todd charges forward to gain a couple of extra yards in an H.YAA game as Belding defenders proceed to make the tackle. (Photo by Jeanette Healy) "We're a young football team, but we he has the ability from his quarterback continue to make strikes toward getting position to move the team. Playing at better,’’ Heethuis said. "We’re coming, but you have to be a little patient." Delton will travel to Mattawan this Friday to face the undefeated Wildcats. home, Schrock and his teammates should Vaughan, Mike Steele, Travis Steeby, break out of its minor slump and get beck Prediction: Vikings 14, Rocky Mounties 10 and forcing a fumble that he recovered. Hastings Sth and 6th Grade White Battle Creek 34, Hastings 6 McKinney. Matt“Wench. John Olin, Scott Wilson. -Adfiun Skedgell and help set up a touchdown Michael Mcnnell were standouts Timmerman. Other Hastings' standouts Rusty Burgdorf intercepted a pass to by Chris included Scott White, Zach Fay, Nolan Lane. Jeremy Redman, Daryn Armstrong. Hastings 5th and 6th Grade Gold Belding 38, Hastings 26 fumble recoveries. Rogers fell to Spring Lake a week ago 34-0, a game that the Golden Nate Hawks gained just 130 yards of total Brady scored on two Matthew Donnini, Jerin Voshell and Scott Homrich. long Hastings Sth and 6th Grade Blue Hastings 20, Belding 0 touchdowns and fullhack DJ. Falconer offense. With great Trojan defense, this scored on a five-yard scamper up the game has the potential to become a little middle. Quarterback Bryce Stanhope was bit ugly. Prediction: Trojans 35, Hurtin* Hawks 3 On this play, Delton is able to sprint past Pennfield. but the battle of the Panthers included more big plays by the visiting team. (Photo by Molly Minton) defensive Overmyer made a smashing hit on a came up short. Dylan Bowman, Thomas being were Roberts also came to play. must come up with some big plays, a la sacks Brandon standouts. Roberts recovered a fumble. Sy The Saxon squad played tough, but shown on offense, now TK’s defense interceptions, guard. Jesse Lemon. Case, Falconer and kickoff, week for the Trojans, helping his team to improvement T.J. Fields, Hastings 3rd and 4th Grade White Sturgis 14, Hastings 0 Quarterback Dan Kiel was the man last With Marcus Hoffman, Jordan Bailey and Cory Jewett TK - Middleville (2-2, 1-1) at Wyoming Rogers (1-3, 0-2) occasion. Harvath, Adam to its winning form. solid throwing the ball, completing 8-of- The team turned in a great effort, 15 for 130 yards. Seventy of those yards beating Belding 20-0. Leading the Saxons came on a touchdown pass to wide were Erich Iberle, Clayton Smith, Mike receiver Matt Teunessen. 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For«ck»ur« S* THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. '■ 248-593 1300 Iron 4 Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File 4990303742 Hawks <10-7) THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IMFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED TOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Cart Frandsen and Amy Frandsen husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Commonport Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated October 1.1997. and recorded on October 14. 1997. Document 1002748. Barry County Records Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ContrMortgage Corpora­ tion. Assignee by an assignment dated October 1 1997. which was recorded on June 11. 1998 Document 1013376. Barry County Records on when mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-NINE THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 69/100 dollars ($79,422 69). including interest at 12 810% per annum Under the power of sale contained at said mortgage and the statute «i such case made and provided, notes is hereby given that sxd mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of then-, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse «i Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m on October 14. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County Michigan and are described as Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 10 West described as com­ mencing 528 7 leet South and 453 7 feel East of the Northwest comer of said Section 21. thence East 528 9 feet, thence South 397 5 feet to me center ot highway, thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes West 350 9 feet thence South 70 de­ grees 19 minutes West 189 1 feet to the center ol the highway thence North 468 3 leet more or less to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 monlh(s) from the date ot such sale Dated September 2.1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott 8 Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4990506137 IMOI �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 23. 1999 - Page 13 BOWUNG SCORES Wednesday P.M. 1'2; Lucy Strikes 3; All 4 Fun 2 I 2. Not Misfits 8-0; Eye and Ent 4 I 2-3 I 2; Nashville Chiro 4 I 2-3 I 2. Mace’s Ph. 4­ Sure Yet 2; Rock Bottom I. Matrix I Womens High Games and Series - S 4. Nash “5” Plus 4-4; Railroad Street Mill VanDcnburg 222-610; D Snyd-T 211-563; 4-4. Lifestyles 3-5; Sector's 3-5. Hair Care B Kirby 197-538; I 3-5; Girrbach s 2-6. Snyder 183-514. I High Gimrs and Series - J Decker 197­ 580; L Elliston 193-557; J George 190­ 479. E. Mesccar 164-482; G Otis 162-464; Cantrell C Bishop 152-449; C. Watson 158-446; B 156; L. Rentz. Murphy 147-414. B Moore 172-431; L. Hammontrcc 179-500. Buckner 191-483. M Simpson 162-438. S Cross Miner 166-434; R Barnum 202-528; M 155-435; W Mens 170; L Miller 146-424; B D Key 196-539; J. James 179-517; B Fal­ 192-501; M. McLeod J. I68-499; Stcfflcr 186-474. B. Drayton 184-473. D L & H 2-2; Fab Four 2-2. Gutter Strutters 76lh place 19:51 from Adam Carrol), a some improved limes 21: 30 from Deneil Sherman, a 47th place 77th place 21 02 from Shawn Hill and a The girls placed fifth with a team score 22: 40 from Arica Newton, a 63rd place 116th place 22:40 from John Katjc of 219. while the boys were seventh, 23: 28 from Rachel Newton, an 89th place tallying 351. 25:09 from Jennifer Hodges and a 100th Dutcher Jackson County Western won the girls place 2607 from Stephanie Buck For the Saxon boys. Chris Rounds ran 172-461. E. Gates Lions roar past Blackhawks, 47-8 Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt says that 150-414; M Martin 2I5; B. Rentz 196; E. Bcrhndt 192; each week his Lions’ varsity football B Allen 187; M Cross 186 team has improved. Maple 1-3. PR s 0-4; Alley Cats 0-4; EZ Pickens Tuesdav Mixed 0-4; Mooners 0-4. showed Valley improvement Friday last such with a Smith's second touchdown, this time yards on 10 carries. Cole 46 yards on conversion extended the Lions' lead to 24­ seven carries. Jeff Rhoades 40 yards on 8. but the home team still had some two carries, Ewing 39 yards on seven points to chalk up before halt carries. WaLson 35 yards on 10 carries and Consumers Concrete 10-2; Misfits 10-2; Burmeister 225; G. Lusk 222; A. Messcr- TVCCU 7-5; Plumbs 6-6; Advanced Com­ vey 214; J Young 211. mercial Printing 6-6; Advanced Commer­ After starting out the year with three cial Printers 6-6; Hastings Bowlers 4-8; wins on the road, the Lions made their VanAlstine made the intermission score first appearance on their home field and 32-8. Messcrvcy 617. J. Peterson 613; G. Lusk Who Knows 3-9; Fncnds 2-10 Mens 592; S. Burmeister 587. Ladies High Series - P. Weaver 540; K. High Games and Series - K. convincing 47-8 victory against Leslie at home. Phenix 205; R O’Keefe 185-530; G. Sny­ A five-yard jaunt from Andy Ewing with 57 seconds left in the half and a two- did not disappoint their home crowd. Rushing the ball. Smith gained 58 from two yards out. and his two-point Mens High Game - E Cole 247. 215; S. Mens High Series - E. Cole 664; A. TH INCLADS... continued from page 15 Sanborn 227-586. DJ James 201-550; C. Pennington 188-540; Pick of the Litter 4-0; Bedrock Gravel 3-1; 20: 47 from Heidi Schr«,edcr. a 21 st place High Games and Scries - A. Yoder 181 ;C. Trumbull 146; N. Thaler 187; B & C 4-0; Hot Dogs 4-0; Putters 4-0; 71st place 19 44 from Joel Gibbons, a Country Invitational and came away with title with 70 points and Brighton took the Thompson 247-650; C coner a 45lh place 18 43 from Chris Sensing, a boys' championship with 74 points. The Saxon girls received an 11 th place Falconer 165; S. Snider J. Kasinsky 160; J. Pettcngill 173. Moose #2 Hastings' runners took part in last Saturday's sixth annual Lakeview Cross K Freeman 178-498; I). Gray 190-486. J 455. M Garber 183-479; B Hathaway 184­ Johnson I57-3W; B Area thinciads sprint at Lakeview; in league meets point pass from Lackschedc to Ken Lackschicde 19 yards on three carries. Lackscheide also supplied a punt that went 48 yards. On defense. Maple Valley received 11 tackles from Rhoades. 10 tackles from in the third quarter. Ewing ran one in Smith, five tackles and a quarterback sack "So far since the scrimmage, we have from 10 yards and Jason Abfalter booted Peterson 525; R. Cole 518; D. Herman 484; der 193-515; D. Clements 154; D. Thomp gotten better each week.” Mittelstaedt from Travis Kcrsjes. four tackles from an extra point, giving the Lions a 40-8 C Lusk 454. son 208-581. M. Yost 198-528; P Scobey said. Cole and three tackles each from Jeff advantage Jones, Wawiemia and Jason Warriner. 227. Womens High Games and Series - .A Thursday A.M. Varneys 7-1; Hastings Bowl 7-1; Oops 5­ 3. Just Us 5-3; Question Marks 4-4; Brown Walden 146; E Vanas-c 168-471. J Steeby The Lions ran for 266 yards and six The final score came with 11:09 in the scores and started tallying points early, fourth quarter when Tim Wawiemia dove thanks to stellar defensive play. Bellevue (2-2, 1-1) Friday. The Broncos in from one yard out. Abfalter's kick beat Stockbridge last week. 28-19. 151-368; R Burch ’69 A and Sons Excav. 2-6; King Pins 2-6; The Chris interception Ripley gave Thursday Angels Womens High Games and Series - L. Dobbins Auto Body; Nashville Chiro;; to play in the first quarter. The Lions Miller F.xca.; Hastings Bowl; B & R Test­ went for two points after the score with 169-431; O. Gillons 167-426; C. ing; Napa Girls; Cedar Creek Groc.; Pet Adam Watson running it in. S. Tcuncsscn 128-337; J. World; True Value Hardware; Mills Land­ 105-308; D. Tiffany 118-285; J. ing; Shamrock Tavern; Farmers Inc. 122-342; Musser Brown S. High Games and Series - A. Fisher 163; T. Pennington I97; N. Taylor I6O;L. Bar­ 85-224; S Lambert 166; included center Malt Thome, guard Kyle Kines, guard Chad VanEngen, tackle Eric Goris, tackle 191; C. Tilley 194-52I; A. Henning I45; L. Apsey Nathan Swift and end Justin VanAlstine. Mugridge 164; F. Wagner 144; C. Leonard 202; R. Apsey 150; B. Cuddahcc 508; D 134. Snider 181-508 Fauncc High Games and Series - S. 165-466; C. Vanhouten - made it a 47-8 finale. its linemen and its ends. Contributors 523; P. Fisher I76;T. Daniels I94-533; L Mens at The success Maple Valley had on the num I9I-5O6; B. Hayes I75;T Brown 205­ 121; B. Anderson 110. plays ground had a lot to do with the work of 154; S. Swinkunas 146; C. Lewis Anderson varsity by Richard Smith made it 6-0 with 9:27 Jackson 203-545. H. Service 166-467; V Etts Valley's Maple Valley the ball and a sixvard run Red Eyes 2-2; Goon Squad 1-7. Brown Maple Kyle Lackscheide. end "The offensive line was outstanding, they really took charge.” Mittelstaedt said. Friday Night Mixed Ten Pins 12-4; Wc Don’t Care 11-5; Bad Habit II 10-2; All But One 9-3; Cook/Jackson 8-4; Teddy Bears 7 Quarterback Ken Lackscheide scored the Recreation Bowling League #3 Freeport Elevator 4; Mighty *5’4. Lions' second touchdown with a one-yard High Games and Series - B sneak and Jacob Cole provided the extra BarkhofT 1/2-8 1/2; Late 5I2; S. Anger 205-527; E. Jackson 223­ points to put the score at 16-0 with 4:29 Comers 7-9; Brushworks 7-9; Ramblers 7­ 600; D. McKelvey 528; T. Wieland 209­ to play in the first quarter. 9; The Scouts 7-9; No Whiners 7-9; Mercy 568; H. Wattle 225-580. Leslie (0-4,0-2) fired back and reached 6 I 2-9 1/2; 9 and A Wiggle 6-2; Rocky 4 9/14 High Games and Series - B King pay dirt to trim it to 16-8, but Maple 5-7; Head's Out 4-12; Four Cylinders 4-8; 228-580; B. BarkhofT 203-554; S. Anger Valley wasted no lime and got the points No Name Yet! 1-7; Beer Me 1-11. 213. Ladies Good Games and Series - L. 203-576; E. Jackson 202-524; D. back with a second quarter score. Lambert 543. WEEKS Barnum 195-516; IL Service 189-524; L. Gray 140; T Pennington 189; T. Heath 166; M Scars !6|. R. Lydy 175; M. Blanken­ Senior Citizens Bowling Womens High Games - F. Girrbach 172. ship 171-447; I. RuthrufT 177-469; E. John­ Y. Markley 160; R. Murphy 161; G. Denny son 156; G. Mcancy 169; S. Vandcnburg 164; K. Colvin 159; B Howes 163; G Pot­ 200; S. McKee 236-614; K Keeler 170; N. ter 172; S. Merrill 175; S Pennington 175; Taylor 152; N. Sccord 167-463. G. Otis 168; V. Brown 180; E. Mesccar 180 Mens Good Games and Series - D. Ser­ Womens High Series - F. Girrbach 467; vice 187-512; D. Marsh 200-546; C. Gray G. Potter 496; S. Merrill 464; S. Penning­ 173; W. Brodock 180; H. Pennington 200; ton 513; G. Otis 456; V Brown 463; E. J Bartimus 199-533; Keeler 201. B Ruthruff M. Lydy 178; E. Mesccar 469. Madden Sr. 202-554; B 212-567; J. Lancaster 180; K. Mens High Games - D. Stuart 164; N. Thaler 192; B. Adgatc 185; R. Wieland Mcancy 222-590; M. McKee 212-591; M. 164; J. Mulder 169; L. Markley 163; W. Keeler 191. D Tinkler 172; M. Kasinsky Woodmansee 189; H. Haan 167; G. Forbcy 201-573; R. Fay 208-596. 158; C. Haywood 181; D Hall 155; W Bir­ man 158; J. Beckwith 175; J. Mercer 170; Sunday Night Mixed Bud Light 8; Sunday Snoozers 7; B.S.ers 7; Double K’s 5; Fncnds 5; Thunder Alley 4. 4 Horsemen 4; We re OK 4; Thee Frog- gers 31 '2; Red Dog 3 1/2; Happy Hookers 3 C. Jcsick 172; B. Terry 178; R. Schlachtcr 163. Maple Valley (4-0, 2-0) at Bellevue (2-2, 1-1) The Lions are still without a loss, while Bellevue emotional is 28-19 Stockbridge. It coming triumph was the off an against Broncos homecoming (see a little homecoming magic) and a fourth quarter pick by Gary Wcnley proved to be a factor in the final outcome. Bellevue, however, did fumble twice and both times Stockbridge scored. If the Broncos don't hang onto the pigskin versus M.V. the outcome could be somewhat one-sided. Not to put any Mens High Series - N. Thaler 496; B. Adgatc 451; W. Woodmansee 474; H. Haan 479; J. Beckwith 459; C. Jcsick 485: B. Ter­ ry 501; R. Schlachtcr 460. pressure on the Lions' coaching staff, but we have to say that this game should include a few touchdowns for the boys in blue and white. Prediction: Lions 35, Bewildered Broncos 10 LEGAL nOTICE Call 945-95S4 for Hastings Banner subscriptions Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Janet L H asm an a married woman and Charies Hasman her husband (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus of Kalamazoo inc . Mortgagee dated Feb­ ruary 9. 1996 and recorded on February 15. 1996 in Liber 651 on Page 838 Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignments to NationsBanc Mortgage Corpora­ tion Assignee by an assignment dated Septem­ ber 2 1996 when was recorded on November 18 1996 >n Liber 678, on Page 565 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND THIRTY AND 97/100 dollars (S64 030 97) including interest at 7 500°. per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that sad mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 p m on October 14 1999 Sad premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY Barry County Michigan and are de­ scribed as Beginning at a point 66 Rods and 8 1/2 feet East of Quarter Post between Section 5 and 6 Town i North Range 9 West thence South 30 Rods thence East 4 Rods and 8 feet thence North 30 Rods thence West m the center of High­ way 4 Rods less 1/2 foot to the place of beginning all m Section 5 Town 1 North Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 6 montf.(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a <n which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 2 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593-1300 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File *990607303 Hawks (9/30 continued from page 12 ___________ __ ______ :___ Andy Ewing (10) evades a Leslie defender en route to a score in Maple Valley's big football triumph at home. 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EJ Member www.hastingscit.vbank.com FDIC �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 23 1999 LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate File No 99-22690-SE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Neil C Vanderroest an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indi­ anapolis Mortgagee dated May 15 1996. and recorded on May 28 1996 in Uber 661 on Page 751. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 52/100 dol­ lars ($83,461 52). including interest at 8 375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 1 p m . on November 4 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE Barry County Michigan and are described as Located m PrameviUe Township Bany County. State of Michigan Commencing at the point com­ monly described as land contract recorded r. Liber 404 Page 699 and in the memorandum of land contract recorded in Liber 424 Page 172 as being 1250 23 feet East of 247 75 feet North of the Southwest corner of Section 6. Town 1 North Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County, Michigan, thence North 01 degree 45 West. 158 feet to the true point of beginning thence North 01 degree 45 West. 25 feet thence South 88 degrees 03 38' West. 50 60 feet thence North 01 degree 45 West 7 15 feet thence North 38 degrees 44 00' West 294 75 feet thence North 52 degrees 07 East 100 00 feet, thence South 38 degrees 46 26" East 218 09 feet thence South 45 degrees 03 47 East. 52 72 feet. thence South 66 degrees 16' 00' East. 126 13 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Pine Lake, thence along said tra­ verse line South 09 degrees 56 36’ West 79 27 feet Io the end of said traverse line thence North 81 degrees 23 00' West. 124 25 feet to the point of beginning including lands lying between said intermediate traverse hne and the waters of Pine Lake Subject to an easement for purposes of ingress and egress 12 feet m width the South­ easterly line of which is described as Commenc­ ing at the point commonly described m land con­ tract recorded m Liber 404 Page 639 and in the memorandum of land contract recorded in Liber 424, Page 172. as being 1250 20 feet East of and 247 75 feet North of the Southwest corner of Sec­ tion 6. Town 1 North Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barr/ County Michigan thence North 01 degree 45 West 183 feet thence North 14 degrees 21 44’ East (previously described as North 14 degrees 25 East). 88 00 feet thence North 45 degrees 03 42‘ West. 29 65 feel to the point of beginning, thence South 61 degrees 18' 52” West. 104 66 feet to the point of ending The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date uf such sale, unless determined abandoned «n accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 23. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *990909807 Panthers (10/21) Estate of Patricia Ann Guernsey Social Secu­ rity No 372-26-5434 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A heanng was be held on August 17. 1999 at 1 00 p m in the probate courtroom Hast­ ings Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Tyler J Guernsey requesting Tyler J Guernsey be appointed personal representa­ tive of Patncia Ann Guernsey who lived at 206 E North Street Hastings. Michigan and who d«ed July 28 1999 and requesting also the will of the deceased dated March 17. 1966 and codicils dated none be admitted to probate Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record September 3. 1999 Tyler J Guernsey 1601 Half Rd Hastings Ml 49058 616-948-2331 (9/23) Sage savors racing experience at Indy Russell Sage has always been deeply sleeps and drinks drag racing, the chance into automobiles and racing them as a full-time hobby. Io race in this championship was a great So imagine his reaction when he found opportunity His mother. Cindy said. I think it’s out that he was going to Indianapolis to something tremendous. I'm so proud of do just that him.” race against the very best in the business. Sage. 19. went down tor time trials last Sage, who raced this year on Saturdays at the Martin Dragway. traveled to Friday and the racing action look place on the following day He made it into two Indianapolis last weekend to take part in rounds the Sears Craftsman Nationals staged at goal was to go a couple of rounds, so his the Indianapolis Racing Park (IRP) goal was accomplished Sage, before leaving, said his Competitors from 18 different racing The vehicle which the Pine l-ake driver tracks in Michigan. Indianapolis. Illinois. uses for his racing adventures is a 1987 Kentucky and Ontario qualified for the Mustang Stock 502 that runs 1350 and a Nationals including Sage, who was fourth quarter The car can max 103 miles per at Martin in the Street Car division. hour For someone who admits that he cats. A future coal of Sage s is to w in the RUSHING Dan Kiel (Middleville) 63-543 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 60-346 Zia Shook (Middleville) 53-295 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 33-285 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 27-266 Jeremie Coplin (Middleville) 46-263 Josh Woodard (Hastings) 44-220 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 32-212 Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 40-174 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 31-172 J.T. Charron (Delton) 47-167 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 31-153 Jeff Rhoades (Maple VaHey) 15-90 State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Liecedent's Estate File No 99-22695-1E Estate of Robert C Cooney Social Security No 384-14- ; 762 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be bared or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing was be held on September 3. 1999 in the probate courtroom. Bany, Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Linda J Wnght requesting Lmda J Wnght be ap­ pointed representative of Robert C Cooney who lived at 700 Barlow Lake. Middleville. Michigan and who died July 24, 1999 Creditors of ’he deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Dated Sept 14 1999 Timothy L Tromp (P41571) 501 West State Stre-t Hastings Ml 49058 616-948-9400 Lmda J Wnght 7330 Smith Creek Road Smith Creek. Ml 48074 (9/23) PASSING Tony Bowne (Hastings) 20-34-3-236 Ken Lackscheide (M.V.) 7-14-1-108 RECEIVING In his Mustang, Russell Sage trekked to Indianapolis to take Dart in the Sears Craftsman Nationals. (Photo provided) ~ YMCA NEWS CaBed to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Hause. Watters. Palmer Hansford. Munjoy. McKenna. Edwards The meeting was held to hold a work session on 2000 Budget No action taken Adjournment at 8 40 p.m Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (9/23) YMCA of Barry County 1999 Fall Vollev ball ' 5-1 ......................................... Bills Safety Service.....................................4-2 Cedar Roof Design . . 3-3 Flcxfab............................ . .2-4 The Wolverines................................................ 2-4 Hastings Mfg. . . 1-5 . Stomp.................................................................... 1-5 YMCA 1999 Coed Softball Blarney Stonc-Madd.....................................4-1 Dawgs................................................................... 3-0 Softball Club Blarney Stone ................. 3-0 Flcxfab Hoscrs................................................ 3-0 Law Disorder Pet World ...................................................3-1 ........................................................... 2-1 Jarman Construction.....................................2-1 Hastings Manufactunng............................. 1-3 Russell Sage Street Car division at Martin, a class he excelled in this season. He collected one win in his rookie campaign and won cash on six occasions. Since automobiles arc so special to Blarney Stone................................................... 0-2 Sage, taking a chance to race them was a No Preference Towing.................................. 0-3 decision that took little thought. Family Dentistry Of Caledonia...............0-3 Flcxfab.................................................................0-3 "I thought that it would be fun. (so) I took the opportunity to drive." Sage said. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Specializing in family... from the very beginning Sean Tefft (Hastings) 7-106 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 8-103 Derek Stiles (Delton) 5-84 Chad VanSpronsen (Mid-ville) 2-59 Zac Truer (Middleville) 4-40 Zia Shook (Middleville) 3-38 Nathan Swift (Maple Valley) 2-33 Justin VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 3-28 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 1 -27 Josh Hendershot (Hastings) 3-26 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 1-20 TACKLES TVC...................................................................... 6-0 Dig-lt Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING September 13, 1999 - 7:00 p.m SCORING Sean Tefft (Hastings) 42 Dan Kiel (Middleville) 38 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 32 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 30 Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 28 J.T. Charron (Delton) 24 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 20 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 15 Derek Stiles (Delton) 12 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 12 Zia Shook (Middleville) 12 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 10 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 8 Justin VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 6 Ken Lackscheide (Maple Valley) 6 Tim Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 6 Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 E State Street Hastings Michigan on Monday. October 4. 1999 at 7 30 p m to hear public comment regarding a request from Hastings Area School System for a Special Use Permit for 644 West Clinton Street to allow the parcel to be used for school purposes (office and storage uses relat­ Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 45 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 43 Bill Fems (Delton) 42 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 41 Tom Schwander (Middleville) 38 Joe Bekker (Hastings) 37 Joey Keller (Hastings) 36 Matt Erb (Middleville) 32 Jamie Collier (Delton) 30 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 27 Jeff DeGoede (Delton) 25 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 24 Russ Trantham (Delton) 24 Gabe McCarty (Hastings) 23 Jay Campbell (Hastings) 22 Kyle Kines (Maple Valley) 21 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 19 Eric Goris (Maple Valley) 18 Tim Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 17 INTERCEPTIONS Sean Tefft (Hastings) 4 Chns Ripley (Maple Valley) 2 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 1 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 1 Regan Doele (Delton) 1 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 1 Tim Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 1 Joey Keller (Hastings) 1 Tarry Lane (Delton) 1 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 1 FUMBLE RECOVERIES Doug George (Middleville) 2 Zac Truer (Middleville) 2 Russ Trantham (Delton) 1 Jeff DeGoede (Defton) 1 Regan Doele (Delton) 1 Kyle Katz (Delton) 1 ed to the Hastings Area School System's transportation programs) Family medicine is our specialty at Family Tree Medical Associates. 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Josh Kiel also was a star on the offensive O-K Blue foe Hamilton. A week after losing its 20-game O-K side of the ball, playing quarterback for Blue Conference winning streak, the the Trojans. Kiel ran 10 times for 219 Trojans (2-2, I -1) began another one. yards and scored four touchdowns from And the keys to beating Hamilton (2-2. scored Lamphere Winegar, Theron and three Adam Barlow and Caleb Oosterhouse each scored one against Otsego. 21, 56. 86 and 36 yards. BCC led Otsego at half 6-0. 1-1) were a hard-hitting defense, an "He's (Kiel an incr/dible athlete," outstanding running performance from its Penfield said. "We were able to spring assists quarterback and an entire Trojan team that him loose tonight because of the guys up Burkett, Ben Conklin, Lamphere, Aaron remained focused from the first quartet all the way through to the game's end. Chapman also was credited with three front." and Barlow had Adam two. Wineger and Eric Lamphere each had one Three of Kiel's scores (56, 86 and 36) assist. "1 thought that we were very focused," came during the second half and gave the Middleville coach Tim Penfield said. "Wc Trojans the extra adrenaline they needed. had a great week of practice and I knew His 56-yard scamper came on the second Josh Lamphere had three goals and one that if wc played like we had practiced, play of the third quarter and gave the team assist. Chapman two goals and three that we would be all right" Goalkeeper David Thompson made nine saves in the shutout effort. a 26-14 lead. The 86-yard sprint made it assists, Rob Stuut two goals and three There was a lot that was all right for 33-14 with 9:26 left in the third and his assists. Adam Winegar one goal and one the black and orange on this night at Bob 36-yard dart put the score at 39-20 with assist, White Stadium and it wasn't just because 5:35 remaining. Lamphere one assist in the shutout over they were playing some soft squad. Kiel's first score of 21 yards gave the "This (Hamilton) is a good football Trojans an 8-0 lead with 8:54 to play in team that's big and physical." Penfield the first quarter. It was a lead that the explained. "We're proud of our defense. black and orange wouldn't relinquish the They really hung in there when they had rest of the way. to and made some nice goal line stands." Nichols (69-yard run on first play of second quarter, 14-0) and junior running 113 air), by but when Middleville needed the big stops, they the defensive charge Dan quarterback VanSpronsen for a two-point conversion (8-0) and junior kicker Mike Hopkins defensive back Dan Kiel with 14 tackles added an extra point (33-14). fumble recovery, sophomore The ground success certainly paved the linebacker Dan Erb with 10 tackles, way for Trojan triumph. Penfield’s troops senior linebacker Zac Truer with 9 tackles gained 453 yards running the ball from its and junior linebacker Doug George with 9 veer formation. tackles and a fumble recovery. Truer and Friday on the road. Rogers (1-3,0-2) lost to Spring Lake last Friday 34-0. Equestrian team prepares for strong end of season School's in jumping), Belinda Ferris (10 1/2 in equestrian team finished second at the speed), Sarah Gray (10 in jumping), 16 Michigan Interscholastic Jessie Anderson (8 1/2 in speed) and Kellogg Division Horsemanship competition High Association Saturday, Soccer Saxons win again Sean Fortier scored in overtime to lift the varsity Saxons to a soccer win against Hudsonville Tuesday at Hastings High School. Fortier's score came on an assist from Kyle Winkler. Hastings' first tally came on a goal Lady Vikings Glide Past Raiders... Middleville faces Wyoming Rogers this senior linebacker Mike Nichols combined for one Trojan sack and Delton The team will play in the St. Matthews Warner connected with junior flanker Chad Middleville were senior defensive back a Shane Hickey made eight saves and quarter, 20-6). for Tom Schwandcr with 15 tackles, senior and Class A 18 in Sept. Eric Thompson seven saves. back Zia Shook (four-yard run in second Senior mostly made them. Leading and Tournament Friday and Saturday. Defensively, the Trojans stood tall. ground. goal one Other Trojan touchdowns came from Hamilton still gained its yards (341 on the Barlow Maple Valley. The Panthers’ in final Holland. meet is Other College's 10-0 win over Fairhaven Baptist College Sept. 17 at KCC. Bailey assisted on Josh Handley’s goal assisted on Jeremy Hazeldefs score to this was second. Hudsonville was third, and Holland Christian finished fourth. Holland, West Ottawa, Coopersville, Byron Center. West Cfthofjc'and Grand make it 7-0. The Bruins led the game at half, 2-0. Bailey is tied for ninth in the MCCAA with three goals and Is Tied for fourth in assists with five. Bailey’s 11 points ties Rapids Christian. him for sixth place in the MCCAA. This year's State finals will be held in Autumn Moore (18 1/2 in speed), Jill October Mariow (16 in western), Laura Miles (11 Fairgrounds in Detroit. at Bailey, Winkler help Bruin hooters Larry Bailey and Evan Winkler each teams competing in DK's class are Hudsonville, Scoring points for the Panthers were The win improved the Saxons’ season mark to 7-1-1. at 48:00 to make it 3-0 and Winkler Caledonia won first place honors, DK Jessie Melvin (19 1/2 in saddle seat), from Billy Kirby. added assists in Kellogg Community Kristen Presley (3 in trail). Satu day Holland. Led by Shannon Spencer's 21 points, Lakewood's varsity girK basketball team beat Portland Tuesday at Lakewood 52-43. Spencer was joined in double figures by teammate Audra Love who tallied 12 markers. Viking coach Mike Maciasz said it was one of the best games for his team ail season. For more information on the big win, see the Sept. 28 Lakewood News. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the Michigan KCC lost to Schoolcraft 4-0 on Sept. State 20 and are now 4-4 overall. Lady Eagles are 4-0 Freshman Saxons 6-0 The Hastings freshmen girls basketball game, our free throws fell and we stayed The Lady Eagles from Barry County team went to 6-0 with a 54-40 victory out of foul trouble," Hastings coach Christian improved to 4-0 with recent Tuesday night over Zeeland. Steve Laubaugh said. "When we play wins of 49-14 over Bedford Bible and 40­ smart basketball, wc are very good. We 9 over Otsego Heritage The Lady Saxons were led in scoring Molly by with Alderson points. 15 still need to focus on maintaining In the Bedford contest, Heidi Schmidt Amber Thomas with 13 points and Laura through the third quarter, we tend to let scored Dipert with 13 points. teams back in the game them." Janna Rozema 8 and Lacey Manin 6. Thomas also led the team in rebounds The season's fifth win came against and Niki Noteboom led the squad in East Grand Rapids Sept. 16. The Saxons steals. Courtney Oakland also provided a prevailed 45-24. spark with hustle on both ends of the floor. "We play“.d our best half to open the Dipert tallied 12 points and Alderson added 8 markers. Thomas was the team's top rebounder. Varsity eagers fall to Chix Hot Saxons... Curt Norris, shown here, is one of the players who has guided Hastings to a 7-1-1 overall record. 14 points. Becky Meengs Top scorers in the Otsego game were Meredith Rozema with and Andrea Bolthouse with 6. 69-36 Hastings loss to Zeeland Tuesday night in varsity hoops at Hastings High School. In the junior varsity race, Hastings* (fourth 20:03), Gibbons Jennings connected for nine field goals Laura Dickinson was 32nd in 26:20, (eighth in 21:08), Hill (ninth in 21:39), and was 2-for-2 from the line for her 20 Brenda Westfall was 33rd in 26:47, Carroll (10th in 21:41) and Katje (14th in Chelsea Evans was 40th in 27:48 and markers. 22:41). Stacy Buck was 43rd in 28:43. Sensing in Michelle Griggs and Angie Eggers each "Our top three for the guys are really scored 6 points for the Lady Saxons (1-5). Hastings coach Paul Fulmer said that doing well," Fulmer said. "With Karey Zeeland led 18-8 after the first quarter his team's efforts have really improved (Schlachter) being hurt, Heidi (Schroeder) and 34-20 at the half. In the third quarter during the last couple of races. has really nicked up the slack. All of the the Chix out-scored the Lady Saxons 20­ runners have improved their times." 8, extending their advantage to 54-28. "In the last two races, the times have really started to come down," Fulmer said. Delton Kellogg also took part in Saturday's event in Battle Creek. The Panther girls were led by Jessica Kellogg (seventh in 20:22), Katie Parmenter (78th in 24:23) and Joanna Lankcrd (84th in 24:56). ^^The AH New 2000 Pontiac Bonneville Delton Kellogg's Kody Louden was near the front of the pack with his third place 16:57. Kyle Williams was 14th in 17:35. Billy Roberts was 24th in 17:54. Josh Austin was 77th in 19:53 and Ron Bagley was 82nd in 20:10. Hastings sprinted against East Grand Rapids Sept. 15 at Johnson Park with the girls winning 19-36 and the boys losing 22-33. Heidi Schroeder crossed the finish line in first versus East with a time of 21:33. Other Saxon female finishes included Sherman (third in 22:44). Karey Schlachter (fourth in 22:46), Newton A driving force from the next millenium is arriving soon (fifth in 23:30). Carolyn DeWitt (sixth in 23:47), Rachel Newton (IIth in 24:56). Hodges (17th in 27:00). Dickinson (J9th in 27:40), Stephanie Buck (21st in 27:57), Westfall (25th in 28:15), Evans (28th in 29:20) and Stacy Buck (30th in 31:50). Rounds wound up second in the boys Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 Noth Michigan Avtnui Hastings, Michigan 49058 "Where Exceeding Your Expectations is a Famiiv Tradition." race, covering the course in 19:35. Other Saxon male finishes included 616-948-8000 ■ 1-888-494-5539 14 points. Schmidt with 10. Kern Buehler with 6 Virginia Jennings hit for 20 points in a THINCLADS...conf. on page 13 10, ♦ for the elderly in our community ♦ �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 23. 1999 Barry County Farm Bureau honors accomplishments of area teens and adults Hastings gets 10 students through the new schools of choice law Food for Peace Program, crop insurance re­ form, and expansion for options for fruit, were honored Monday night by the Barry vegetable and livestock producers. The plan County Farm Bureau at its annual meeting. also calls for $5 billion to be spent for fed­ The event, held at the First Presbyterian eral regulatory cost offset to assist produc­ Church's Leason Sharpe Hall in Hastings, ers with compliance, and $2 billion to re­ was attended by approximately 102 mem­ form and expand risk management pro­ bers and guests. grams Two county 4-H members - Amy Pen­ The decision by the Hastings School District to open its doors to students from contiguous school districts has resulted in the admission of 10 students from sur­ rounding districts this fall. At the Hastings School Board meeting Monday, the school board voted to ac­ knowledge acceptance of the students. Since the district decided last month to ac­ cept students under a new state law allow­ ing student transfers into districts border­ ing their own, the board was not required to formally accept the students. Two additional students also transferred into the district from Delton Kellogg. Hastings and Delton have already had an informal agreement for the past few years that allows transfers between them as part of an earlier schools of choice initiative that allows students to attend any of the schools within their intermediate school district. Of those who transferred to Hastings, tour were from Thomapple-Kellogg, two from Battle Creek, one from Lakeview and three from Maple Valley. Three are high school students, three are middle school students and the other four are elementary students. The district also lost 11 Accomplishments ranging from teen ac­ tivities to being a voice on behalf of others students to transfers. One went to Caledonia, two to Thomapple-Kellogg, three to Lakewood, one to Battle Creek and four to DeltonKellogg. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the district did not expect as big a re­ sponse to the new transfer policy, but the influx of students has not resulted in any overcrowding, a fear the school board had when it was deciding whether to accept students. Also at Monday's meeting, the district presented its annual report. The report states that there are 67 elementary, 47 middle school and69 high ssbpoj teachers, 16 special education teachers, four reading teachers, eight counselors, one elementary science coordinator, three phys ed teachers, two elementary vocal music teachers, three librarians, five library paraprofessionals, two pre-school teachers, 61 paraprofession ­ FB also is promoting passage of House Resolution 1592 for proper imple­ nington and Jolene Griffin - were honored mentation of the Food Quality Protection for their outstanding achievements. They Act and encourages members to contact received award certificates from Greg Ends­ their government representatives. ley, Fann Bureau's Young Fanner chair­ Achieving sound scientific implementa­ man. Amy Pennington, the daughter of John tion of the Food Quality Protection Act is a top priority of the slate and national FB, and Kathy Pennington, is a senior at Maple according to the video. FB's action plan in­ Valley high School. cludes employing & public relations firm to A 4-H member since age nine in the develop an in-depth crisis and public rela­ Busy Bee II, Mayo Dairy. Dowling Milky tions strategy; the introduction of the Reg­ Way, Baseline, Teen clubs, Amy is cur­ Key Club award winners are (from left) Lany Neil. Gloria Pennington, Bonnie Meredith, Char Williams and Lynn Denton. Jennie Bickford Decker was not available for the photo. rently active with the Rustlers 4-H Club. Her project areas have included dairy, swine, beef, beef carcass, sewing, cooking, ulatory Fairness Act of 1999, a FQPA hoi- line; studies at Texas A&M and Harvard that look at the economic, consumer and societal impact of eliminating pesticides; crafts and notebooks. Amy has received "I learned so much that I'm certain I wil| dent from 1994-95 and elected president in two lawsuits against EPA concerning their county awards in dairy, beef, swine, leader­ never forget." said Shawndra, a member of 1996-98. He’s served on several board implementation of FQPA; and funding for and the Lakewood FFA Chapter. "I learned not committees, attended the Farmland Preser­ the agricultural industry’s coordinating achievement, she has won dairy showman­ only about the politics of our government, vation Tour in Maryland and Pennsylvania body on the act - the Implementation ship awards and had a grand champion beef but also a lot about who I am." in 1998 and helped organize the OUR Land Working Group. ship and commodity marketing "I'm still a little confused on the role of carcass animal Conference, Lenz. said. Fann Bureau contends the act is not be­ Amy has participated in community ser­ what you're supposed to do when you're Wing was recently appointed by the vice projixts, Exploration Days. Dairy County Board of Commissioners to serve Days, Dairy Quiz Bowl, the Livestock elected, but I sure do understand the cam­ paigning process. We earned a lot about on the County Economic Alliance Board. The state FB was instrumental in secur­ Judging Team. Washington D.C. Focus that,’’ Shawndra said with a laugh. Wing has also attended many legislative ing $6.1 million in state appropriations for Trip, Teen Camp, Career Institute & Teen Leadership. The most memorable quote from one of seminars in Lansing and traveled to Wash­ Project GREEEN (Generating Research and ington D.C. to lobby legislators for agri­ Extension to meet Environmental and Eco­ cultural reasons. Lenz said. nomic Needs), according to the video. She has been the secretary cf her 4-H freedom which I exercise, I must also grant to others or else I diminish freedom and I Day at the fair and volunteered in the Ex­ diminish myself." She also learned a lot about teamwork and the importance of attitude. Amy's other activities have included playing varsity basketball and varsity soft­ Shawndra said, "It was great the way that ball, which brought her All Conference people all came together as a whole to First Team and All District First Team honors. A member of the National Honor Soci­ school. Amy has won academic awards for three That project helped the Thumb Oilseed legislators for their hard work, long hours Producers Cooperative evolve from an idea and the efforts that take them away from to a working operation, crushing soybeans their family and friends. He called their ded­ for meal and oil. Producer-owned, value- ication "admirable." added cooperatives arc also in place for an alfalfa processing plant and being consid­ make the adventure we were having so Koeman presented Key Club awards to ered for dry edible beans. Turkey growers in much more adventurous.'' agents for writing at least five regular new West Michigan have launched an effort to memberships within the past year. The construct a processing facility to replace Farm honors went to Larry Neil, who has re­ the closed Bil Mar turkey facility in Ottawa Rhonda Pennepacker of Hastings said the ceived the Key Club Award for the 17th County. seminar "was truly a wonderful experi­ consecutive year; Char Williams, ninth To help decrease the whitetail deer popu­ ence." year, Gloria Pennington, eighth year; Bon­ lation. which has done extensive crop dam­ change her life for the better. gram. Ski Club and Student Council at her Wing said he wanted to especially thank Bureau District Director Paul She also said the seminar helped to ety, she has been part of the Co-op pro­ Congress, according to the video. the seminar speakers, she said, was: "Every Club, clerked on Non-Livestock Judging tension Office. ing implemented as it was written by years and is a member of the Pennock Fit­ Rhonda said she learned a lot about the nie Meredith, third year, Jennie Bickford age and has disease transmission potential, ness Center. She has volunteered as a political process, especially campaigning Decker, second year; Lynn Denton, first the state FB has worked with the Depart­ Candy Striper at the hospital. techniques, registering to vote and voting. ment of Natural Resources and hunter or­ She hopes to attend Michigan State Uni­ Originally, she said she thought she was year. During the evening's election of local versity and pursue a career in the health going to a leadership conference. "I never Farm Bureau Board directors, conducted by Conservation Clubs, to extensively change field. knew it had anything to do with govern­ Jim Alden, members elected Gordon Ends­ hunting regulations. ment; if I would have (known), I probably ley to represent the northeast quarter of the Jolene Griffin, the daughter of Don and Diane Griffin, is a senior at Hastings High sehbot. * j ' ganizations, such as the Michigan United The video also addressed the effort FB wouldn't have gone. And now I'm really has made to protect farmers* right to farm.' glad rdid/ffoif/tHHA if Wa^nakW* When* the Steneman ftmil/s Operation in Jolene has been a 4-H member for eight riencc . I learned a lot of things that are al­ members-at-largc Gretchen Sanford, Louis Breckenridge was challenged over potential years. During that time, she has shown ready helping me A government (class) Wierenga Jr., and Tim Leep. Since there odor, flies and dust resulting from the ex­ dairy cattle at the county and state levels. this year." were no candidates for the southeast quarter, pansion of their feedlot. Michigan Farm a representative from that area will be ap­ Bureau helped with background and educa­ pointed by the board. tion for the attorneys, provided help in as­ She has been the teen dairy superinten­ Awards for speaking out on behalf of dent for the Barry County Fair for the past farming interests were presented by County four yean. Fann Bureau Vice President John Lenz to Those who attended the dinner meeting sembling expert witnesses for the trial and Robert also watched a video about the accom­ provided funds from the Legal Defense notebooks, dairy promotional posters, dairy Wenger and County Fann Bureau President plishments of the Michigan Farm Bureau, Fund for the costs of litigation. The workers, 27 transportation workers, seven cooking, sewing, making holiday decora­ Tom Wing. ranging from implementation of the Food Stonemans won the landmark case and now principals, three assistant principals, one tions, candle making and various other Quality Protection Act and the formation feed more than 3,000 cattle. als, 18 34 secretaries, mainte- nance/custodial workers, 31 food service community education coordinator/assistant principal, four supervisors, one technology coordinator, one business manager, and three top administrators. The official stu­ dent membership count for the 1998-99 school year was 3,246. including 1,506 el­ ementary students, 792 middle school stu­ dents, and 948 high school students. Copies of individual building annual re­ ports also were presented. Her 4-H projects have included dairy non-livestock activities. Jolene has attended dairy workshops, dairy camps -nd Quiz bow] meetings. She also has organized several Fitting and Barry County Commissioner Lenz said Wenger and Wing "have cho­ sen to speak out and help us folks who maybe don't feel able to be quite so vocal about our interests." of an alliance for farmland preservation. FB has helped more than 70 townships This year Michigan Farm Bureau and the understand right-to-farm laws, and eight American Farm Bureau Federation are lead­ livestock operations in dealing with town­ Wenger "has chosen to speak out for us ing the fight to turn around the nation's ship ordinances and neighbor disputes, ac­ all," Lenz said. "When he does speak, he poor farm economy by developing the cording to the video. President of the Dowling Milky Way 4­ usually has our best interests in mind." Farm Bureau (FB) AgRecovery Action For instance. Joe Marhofer of Ionia H Club for three years, Jolene also is in­ "I guess all I can say is that I've been a Plan, according to the video. The state's FB County started construction on a new swine nursery only to have the township Showing Clinics at her family farm. volved in FFA and with the youth group at farmer all my life," Wenger said, after ac­ President, Jack Laurie, serves on a national her church. She also works on her family's cepting the award. "Fve been a Farm Bu­ Farm Policy Task Force. dairy farm. reau member ever since 1 was old enough She hopes to major in some type of agriculture program, perhaps agriculture business or dairy management, at Michigan revoke his zoning compliance permit after The AgRecovery Plan calls for approxi­ building had begun. He won his lawsuit to be one. Fve supported your legislative mately $4 billion in supplemental direct against the township and his nursery is program wholeheartedly over the years. It's federal assistance to farmers through "mar­ now fully been a value to me," said Wenger. ket loss assistance payments" based on a pcrational. Farm F ncau also is active in land use "Tom Wing has chosen to speak out and goal of at least 75 percent of annual farm issues, s» .king to preserve farmland and in­ Certificates were awarded to Shawndra donate his time...extensive hours needed for sure th Ackerson and Rhonda Pennepacker for at­ meetings...It’s a very, busy thing for a pres­ program payments. Another highlight of the plan includes State University. agricu long-term economic viability of ire. Michigan is currently losing $2 billion for trade initiatives, such as ex­ 250 au.es a day to development. That's the Seminar at Alma College. Both thanked Wing was first elected to the local Farm pansion of export programs, including equivalent of a farm a day, according to the Farm Bureau for sponsoring their atten­ Bureau Board in 1993, served as vice presi­ normal trade relations with China and the video. tending the Young People's Citizenship ident to do," Lenz said. dance. HASTINGS - Janet S. Kelly, age 77, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, 22. Scptmcbcr 1999 Tendercare at of Hastings. Mrs. Kelly was bom on September 18. 1922 in Holland, the daughter of Gerrit and Johanna (Weyscheve) VanSlooten. She was raised in the Holland area and attended schools there. She was married to Clayton Kelly, Jr. on November 12,1946 and he passed away on February 7.1997. She moved to Gun Lake in 1951 from Grand Haven and to Hastings in 1994. Mrs. Kelly was employed at the West Elementary School Middleville in for several years. She was husband, in preceded Clayton; her death by parents, her three brothers and two sisters. Robert Wenger (right), who serves on the Barry County Board of Commissioners and is a Farm Bureau member, receives a Distinguished Service Award from Farm Bureau Vice President John Lenz. County Farm Bureau Vice President John Lenz presents a special award to FB President Tom Wing. Rhonda Pennepacker receives a certificate of recognition for attending a Young People’s Citizenship Seminar. The presentation was made by Greg Endsley, Young Farmer chairman. Jolene Griffin receives a certificate of merit from Greg Endsley, Barry County Farm Bureau's Young Farmer chairman. Amy Pennington accepts a certificate of merit from Greg Endsley, Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer Mrs. Kelly is survived by one daughter, Kathleen "Kitty" Plank of Hastings; two sons. John (Kathy) Kelly of Irons, and Michael (Carol) Kelly of Hastings; sixteen grandchildren, great-grandchildren; eight two sisters. Mary Carter of Cincinnati. Ohio, and Helene Waldo of Texas. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 23. '999, from 6:00-9:00pm at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Friday. September 24. 1999 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Chaplain Carla Smith officiating. Interment will Springs take Township place Cemetery at in Yankee Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Shawndra Ackerson is given a certificate of recognition by Young Farmer Chairman Greg Endsley for attending a Young People's Citizenship Seminar. chairman. �Tha Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 23.1S» - Paga 17 Nashville bridge to be replaced LEGAL NOTICES The bridge on M-66 that spans the MORTGAGE ALE Thomapple River in Nashville will be re­ placed, the Michigan Department of Transportation has announced. The old bridge will be tom down and a new bridge with concrete beams will be constructed. The project is scheduled to be­ gin in early April of 2000 and should be completed by early September of 2000. The project is budgeted at S1.03 million. According to Ari Adler of M-DOT, plans have not been finalized as to whether mo­ torists will have to make a detour during construction. Middle schoolers see, hear program on violence Christina Service. Heidi Buskirk. Jessica Kaczmarczyk. Lindsey Johnson and Allison Nelson keep their pets warm during the pet show Hastings Middle School was host to “Mr. Jim"Merills of Experience the Magic, a full-day prevention-based program focused on violence reduction. The program was sponsored by Big Boy and Barry County Substance Abuse Ser­ vices. Merrills is a national school-based pre­ vention speaker, specializing in substance abuse prevention information. He respond­ ed to the increase in student violence by developing a program presentation that reflects on types of violence, power and abuse in relationships, appropriate respons­ es to negative situations, tolerance and acceptance of others, feelings and anger, arid the building blocks of a healthy self­ concept. . “Substance abuse and violence are often dependent upon each other,” says Merrills. Blending the critically important mes­ sages with illusion, Merrills gets students interested. The magic also serves to intro­ Luke Mansfield. Dustin Bateson and Jared Clark with their contained pets. duce and highlight specific points through­ out the program. “The magic serves as a visual aid," says Merrill. “The students are far more inclined to remember the points that have been Central School has pet show Central Elementary School third-graders of Central enjoyed touring the exhibits. Teachers Cheryl Brown, Shirley Keeler celebrated their reading unit “Pets" with a made.” Merrills' presentations are sponsored by community hospitals, counseling clinics and local businesses in Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin. and Mary Larkin said all of the students pet show earlier this month. There was an array of animals, ranging were prepared to explain the care, eating habits and special needs of each pct. from hamsters to a Great Dane. Many parents as well as the K-5 students Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by WiHiam Woodson Brown II. unmarried to Great Lakes National Bank Michigan, A National Banking As­ sociation. Mortgagee, dated April 29. 1999, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on May 11. 1999. as Document Number 1029365. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Six and 80/100 Dollars ($60,356 80) plus late charges of Fifty Three and 44/100 Dollars ($53 44) minus an insurance credit of Thirteen Thousand Eighty Five and 50/100 Dollars ($13,085 50) And no suit or pro­ ceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in sa‘d mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on October 21. 1999. at one o'doa m the after­ noon. Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sate at a public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the East door of the Bany County Courthouse m the City of Hasungs. Barry county. Michigan (that being the building where the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon a! ten and 500/1000 (10 500%) percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees al­ lowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. State of Michigan and desenbed as: Beginning at a point North 86 degrees East 450 feet from a point on the West line of section 21. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, located 800 feet South of the Wevt 1/4 post of said Section 21. thence North 86 degrees East 50 feet, thence South 04 degrees East 85 feet, thence South­ westerly about 60 5 feet to a point South 04 de­ grees East 125 feet from the point of beginning Thence North 04 degrees West 125 feet to point of Beginning. Together with use of Laxeshore and Drive to Main Road in common with other own­ ers Tax ID. No 08-009-021-025-00 During the one month immediately following the sate, the property may be redeemed, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MSA 27A 3241(1). in which case the redemption pe­ riod shall be 30 days Dated at Ann Arbor. Michi­ gan. September 3. 1999. EkzabethA Ktetef LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes National Bank Michigan, mortgagee 401 East Liberty Ann Artxx Michigan 48104-2298 (734) 769-8300 x 5499 (10/7) MORTGAGE SALE Notice is hereby given that Default has oc­ curred n a Mortgage given by Stwtey A Lumbert to the United States of America acting through the Farmers Home Administration United States Department of Agriculture The Mortgage ts dated August 14. 1980 and was recorded on August 14 1980 tn Liber 246 on pages 139 to 142 of the Barry County Records No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt which is now Forty Seven Thousand Sixty and 96/100 ($47,060 96) Dollars The Mortgage will be foreclosed by selling the property Oscnbed betow at a pubhc auction to the highest bidder The sate will be held on Octo­ ber 7. 1999 at 1100 am local time, at the Barry County Court House in Hastings Michigan which is the location of the Barry County Circuit Court The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, including interest at the rate of 11 5% per year, legal costs attorney fees and any taxes or insurance which may be paid by the mortgagee before the sate The property to be sold ts located in the City of Hastings. Barry County Michigan and ts more speahcatty desenbed m the Mortgage as The West 66 teet of Lot 32. of SUPERVISOR CHASES ADDITION NO 2 TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Liber 3. Page 2. Barry County Records, and part of Lot 33 of said plat de senbed as fofiows Beginning at the Southwest comer of said Lot 33. thence North 1 degree 00 minutes East along the West hne of said Lot 33. a distance of 132 feet thence South 89 de­ grees 25 minutes East 33 feet lo tne Northwest comer of Lot 32; thence South 1 degree 00 minutes West 66 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 32. thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes East 66 feet thence South 1 degree 00 min­ utes West 66 feet to the South tone of Lot 33 thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes West 99 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period will expire six (6) months from the date of the sate unless the prop­ erty is deemed to be abandoned pursuant to MCL §600 3241a m which case the redemption penod will expire thirty (30) days from the date of the sate Dated Auousl 26 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. .ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL ECONOMIC COMMU NfTY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL­ TURE PREPARED BY JOHN R TUCKER (P37348) WINEGARDEN. SHEDD. HALEY. LINDHOLM A ROBERTSON. PLC Attorneys at Law 501 Citizens Bank Building 328 S Sagmaw Street Rmt Ml 48502-1983 (810) 767-3600 (9/23) Mark Manin, assistant principal at the middle school, said, “Whetier abuse in school or home, we want the students to know that they need to tell someone." The sponsors arc promotiog.thc program to all middle and high schools in Barry - NOTICE - READ THE HASTINGS BANNER EVERY WEEK and become an INFORMED RESIDENT ojEBARRY COUNTY! The Bgiry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citi­ zens to serve on the Area Agency on Aging Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators office, 3rd floor at the Courthouse and must be returned by October 8, 1999. County. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage, made by CRAIG L RlSh and WENDY L IRISH, husband and wife, whose address is 402 KeHogg Street. Nashville. Ml 49073-9764. as Mortgagor, to Union Bank of Lake Odessa, a Michigan Banking Corporation Lake Odessa. Michigan, as Mortgagee Dated September 23. 1991. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on October 8, 1991, in Uber 524 of Mortgages on Pages 571. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice for principal and interest, the sum of: Thirty-three Thousand Eighty Dollars and Nineteen cents (833.080 19) with interest at the rate of 8 75% And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Sate con­ tained in said Mortgages, and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the above said Mortgages, w« be foreclosed by a sate of the parcel of the premises therein de­ scribed. or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. County of Barry, Michi­ gan. that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on the 28th day of October. 1999. at 100 p.m. Eastern Standard time, of said day and said premises wifi be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgages, together witn interest payable at the iMe of 10.75%. together with late foes, legal costs, attorneys fees and also any taxes and in­ surance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said premises are described in said Mortgage, as follows, to-wrt A parcel of land m the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Described as commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along .he North line of said Section 36 a distance of 1014 79 feet, thence South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds East, at right angles to said North Section line. 193.20 feet to the Southeast­ erly hne of Kellogg Street, thence South 34 de­ grees 52 minutes 31 seconds West, along said Kefiogg Street. 141.14 feet to the true place of be­ ginning. thence North 90 Degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 182 46 feet, thence South 03 de­ grees 43 minutes 02 seconds West. 13 97 feet thence North 88 degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds West. 104 89 feet thence North 82 degrees 04 minutes 11 seconds West 77 45 feet, to the place of beginning PP*51-002-000-400-00 The penod of redemption will be six (6) months from the date of sale Dated September 10. 1999 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA Mortgagee. Drafted by Timothy L Tromp. PC (P41571) 911 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa Ml 48849 By: Timothy L Tromp (P41571) Attorney for Union Bank of Lake Odessa zip3 foreclosure/nmmshl (10/14) DIETARY PRODUCTION MANAGER EXCITING OPPORTUNITY Experienced CDM, or dietetics degree, with knowledge of Looking for someone with good people skills willing to work 4 days a week plus some Saturdays at local travel agency. Will train the right person. Please send resume with references to: Ad *640 c/oJ-Ad Graphics P.O Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Clinical Nutrition Assessment to manage food service em­ ployees in a 138 bed county owned SNE Wil) function as Co-Dcpanment Head along with Clinical Dietary Manager (RD). Must have at least 1 year experience in long term care and working knowledge of all aspects of production, including staffing, as well as knowledge regarding nutri­ tion assessments and care planning, etc. Excellent wages, fringes and working conditions. Please send resume along with salary history in confidence to: Administrator. Thor­ napple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058 or fax to 616-945-5380. CITY OF HASTINGS ELECTION NOTICE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION cQiornapple 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. MI 49058_________ EOE PERSONNEL/PAYROLL ASSISTANT Seeking a motivated individual for a full time posi­ tion in our Personnel/Payroll Department. Must be detail oriented, organized, friendly, and reliable. Worfing knowledge of WordPerfect. Excel, and ADP payroll software a plus. Excellent wages, fringes and working conditions. Send resume with salary history in confidence to: Debbie Bechtel, Personnel Manager, Thomapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058, or fax to 616945-5380. Take notice that any qualified elector ol the City ot Hastings, County of Barry, who is not already regis­ tered for the odd year City General Election to be held. November 2.1999. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE HYDRANT FLUSHING The last day to register for the November 2, 1999 City General Election is October 4,1999. Notice is hereby given the City of Hastings Department of Public Sendees will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the City on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 5th and 6th 1999. Hydrant flushing may cause a slight loss of water pressure and some water discoloration. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Registration will be taken at the office of the City Clerk each working day until Monday, October 4, 1999 on which day the City Clerk will be tn his office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of receiving registrations of electors quali­ fied to vote. Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk Hastings. Michigan „ Ofiornapple WC- Oococooooooooooooooooooooooc. 7Q| The Viking Corporation, 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings? MI 49058 EOE s St. Edward's 2 Fall Bazaar Saturday, October 2, 1999 • 9am - 4pm Luncheon -11:00 am - New Menu Controller - This individual would direct the Io development and execution of corporate account-|g ing processes, cost accounting systems ond inter- o nol controls Other duties would include, develop ® appropriate performance reports, establish Io processes to consistently ond accurately produce g and distribute report in a timely manner and direct o and manage the preparation of budgets The g qualified candidate must possess fen years olio How-to Workshops Informational/Educationa) Cookies & Baked Goods • Area Crafters' Booths A Raffle - Handcrafted Pie Safe ■ AfghansJ > . St. Edward’s Parish Family Center i J - 531 tordan lake Si. Uk« Odeui. Ml 4SM9 5 Auction HOUSE SALE\ Thursday, October 7th Property is located at 1005 N. Jefferson SL, Hastings, Ml Interested individual: should submit a cover letter ond resume to: g o g o g g o The Viking Corporation g This foreclosure sate is subject to six months redemption rights o Tenns: Certified funds delivered lo the Sheriff at ihe sate. experience in manufacturing accounting ond financial functions, a minimum of a Bachelors degree in related subject areas, proficient use of current electronic technology ond experience with multisife manufacturing companies Health Fair Flu & Pneumonia Shots Cholesterol & Glucose Checks Cash Prizes - Many Other Items a monufcclol turer of valves, sprinklers and related components Iq I in the fire protection industry, located in Hostings, g Michigan. is seeking the following position i J. > Attention: Human Resources Manager 110 North Industrial Park Rood Hastings, Ml 4MSI g_____________________EOE/M/F/D____________________ The sale will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI. Minimum bid is $52,701 S.E.V. is $33,388 • Property sells “AS IS” The house is a 3 bedroom. I bath ranch on a full basement. For more details contact g Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 Hural Orrflopmtat is Au Equal Opportunity landrr oCd cos cceTTTcaoTaadaTToTygrysoa & �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 23. 199g COURT NEWS: A Delton teen who pleaded guilty to at­ Shafer’s mother has taken him a number of dential setting and you are not to be in a tempted breaking and entering in exchange times to clinics for mental health and sub­ public place with more than two other for five other charges being dismissed was stance abuse counseling. males." said Fisher. ordered to spend to six months in jail when he was in the "He’s sorry for what he did." said attor­ ney William Doherty. "He recently indi­ cated an openness to get help for his men­ Thursday. Peter Jon Shafer. 19, was accused of be­ tal illness and substance abuse difficul­ ing among a trio, including Lance Jewell, Doherty said Shafer's time in jail while • Zachary Zuydwegt, 19, of Dehon was 19, and Zachary Zuywegt, 19, which broke awaiting sentencing has made a significant sentenced to eight months in jail with into the Dehon Short Stop Aug. 2 and impact on him. credit for 35 days served on his conviction served. In other recent court business: ties." stole cigarettes, lottery tickets and alcohol. "h’s made him realize where his life has All three have addresses on East Shore gone and he wants another chance." said Drive in Delton. In exchange for his guilty plea to the Doherty. "I don’t know that keeping him He was also ordered lo spend two years in jail is best for him, for society or for the on probation and to pay S250 costs and felony "attempted" charge, charges of jail." $363 restitution. breaking and entering, conspiracy, larceny, attempted resisting and obstructing, receiv­ attempt reported Shafer was given credit for 43 days Barry County Triiil Court’s Circuit Division sentenced POLICE BEAT "I’m sorry and would like an opportunity to get help," said Shafer. ing and concealing and habitual offender "When you steal from other people, this werc dismissed. Shafer was arrested Aug. 5 after he led is the consequence you face," said Judge James Fisher. of attempted breaking and entering the Del­ ton Short Stop. * 160 pounds, In exchange for his guilty plea, charges of breaking and entering, conspiracy and larceny were dismissed. Zuydwegt offered the court a letter of apology to the owners of the Delton Short police on a lengthy foot chase that ended Shafer was ordered to spend two years when officers pulled him from Crooked on probation and to pay an initial $363 Stop. "1 know what I did was wrong," said Lake as he attempted to swim toward an restitution. $250 costs and to attend sub­ Zuydwegt ”1 hope they forgive me. I ain't island. It was learned in court Thursday that stance abuse and mental health counseling. never gonna do it again." "If necessary , you are to reside in a resi- • Lance Jewell was arraigned on similar charges in Barry County's District Court division Aug.. 26 and was bound over to Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Circuit Court Sept. 8. • Debra Thomas, 31, of Freeport, was sentenced to 45 days in jail with credit for one day served on her conviction of proba­ tion violation. Thomas was accused of violating her probation by consuming and possession In Mt III tp.pl HI FRIDAY A SATURDAY. 9AM-5PM, 903 E STATE ROAD I <>r K. ul M ur Sale \niu 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, TOTALLY RENOVATED, Ist floor. $450 per month + electric. 616-945-9283 FORD 1995 E-150 Conversion Van, 351 V-8, 31,000 miles, trailer tow package, hitch, dual heat/air, T.V./VCR, power windows/locks. $ 15,000 OBO. 795­ 3534 ( fHlHHHltih \oliti HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick dos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp I -BOO61 1-3766. //t Ip H tnili il BURGER KING OF WAYLAND A HASTINGS HIRING crew for ail shifts. Come in for an interview any­ time. Burger King is also hiring for an Assistant M anagers posi­ tion. Must have flexible hours & transportation, benefit package available. Send resume to: 3721 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 102. Lansing. Ml. 48917. do Mariana Perez. __________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St., Freeport. Ml EOE SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL that can do various jobs. Sand­ ing. welding, using hand pow­ ered too! s. 40hn a week. 7615 S. M-66 in Nashville. 517-852­ 9743_________________________ MIDDLEVILLE: Part time secretary for small office. Of­ fice. Customer Service, Sales & Computer Skills a plus! Send resume A hand written cover let­ ter to: P.O. Box 39. Middleville. Ml. 49333____________________ 29 PEOPLE WANTED TO GET PAID $$ to lose up to 30lbs in the next 30 days. Natu­ ral, guaranteed. Call: 616-248­ 7707. LPNs FALX INTO A NEW CAREER Try something com­ pletely different and new tn your nursing careercorrectional healthcare. Correctional Medical Services, the nation's leader in correctional healthcare, currently has excellent part-time opportunities for LPNs on the evening and night shift at the Calhoun County Justice Center in Battle Creek. Use all your skills daily in an ambulatory care setting. Stable company. Great pay. Contact Dorothy Henricks at 800-222-8215 X9544. EOE. DTR FIND OUT WHY 3,000 NURSES NATION-WIDE CHOOSE CMS AS THEIR CAREER PATH!! HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY TO CLARENCE JOHNCOCK been goat 13 yn. I did not forget yen, they did. From your only survival, lov­ ing, living grandson, Happy “Homer” William Clarence According to defense attorney, Thomas Dutcher, however, Thomas has tested nega­ tive for drags for the last five months and has not touched alcohol for 110 oays. "She's working hard to get her life visitation with her children," said Dutcher. FOR SALE: 1973 CHAM­ PION MOTORHOME, sleeps 6. $2JOO FIRM, call 616-945­ 3625 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET-SUNDAY, SEPT. 24. RAIN OR SHINE, 400 EX­ HIBITORS. A GREAT SE­ LECTION OF ANTIQUES. DON'T MISS THIS LAST BIG SHOW OF 1999. LOCATED AT THE FAIRGROUNDS RIGHT IN ALLEGAN, MICH. 7:30 A.M. TO 4:00 "1 think Debra is doing a lot of the right things. She's clear eyed, she's got a lot of support, she knows she violated proba­ tion." 1994JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White, power windows, power locks, 6 changer cd player, towing package, well maintained, in great condition inside & out. $ 15 JOOOBO 948­ 0502 PAL Thomas agreed with her attorney, stating that "I feel I am going in the right direc­ tion." Thomas was granted work release and was ordered to pay an additional $250 court costs. • George Gilbert, whose age and address \ (iliiimil U/a KALKASKA COUNTY: 5 BEAUTIFUL WOODED acres of hardwoods, includes drive­ way. grassy building/camping she. adjoins State land, dose to Torch Lake, rivers, snowmobile trails; $25,900, $500down. $320/ mo., 11% land contract. North­ ern Lind Company. 1-800-968­ 3118, www.northCTnlandco.com STEEL BUILDINGS never put up. 40x30 was S6J12- will sell for $3,497., 50x86 was $17,690. will sell $8,970. 1­ 800-292-0111. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed Call 1-800-426­ 3085 ExtJ1400 24hrs. FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR $0 DOWN! Gov’t A Bank Repos being sold Now! Financing available! Local list­ ings. 1-800-501-1777 ext 5225. WORK FROM HOME: $982 pt - $5,947 ft per month. Full training. 1-800-589-8614 or www.frecdomcash.com liiisim \\ St i ivi <a were unavailable, was sentenced to one year in jail with work release and credit for 32 days served on his drunk driving con­ viction. "It appears Mr. Gilbert is a habitual criminal," said Prosecutor Dale Crowley. "He has a habit of drinking and driving and he needs protection from society." According to defense attorney Thomas Dutcher, "he's hit rock bottom," he said. "He did complete the first two months of intensive outpatient treatment which started right after the incident in July." Dutcher said Gilbert failed to appear for his original August sentencing date be­ h or Sult PIANO TUNING, repairing rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888. NEW 6 PIECE WHITE WICKER setw/cushions,$250 New - $600. White enclosed tub. $50. White vanity w/sink & medi­ cine cabinet. $25. Refrigerator. $50. 623-6871 evenings. DSS SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNERS, NOTICE. We pay cash for used satellite dish equip­ ment. Can’t pay the bill? Sell your equipment lo Stealth, 100 minimum cash for any equip­ ment with a blue access H card, need not be working, must have valid access card. Call Stealth. 616-948-0253.________________ DSS SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNERS, NOTICE. Free equipment upgrades, all older satellite equipment (mini dish) will upgrade receiver and blue access card fur a new topknotch RCA fourth generation 32 bit processor with new remote and Y2K compliant access card free; equipment can be non-working and must have valid access card, call Stealth. 616-948-0253. TRAILER COACH, deer hunter special, slosc. refrigera­ tor, furnace. $800 obo. C all 945­ 2857 »»»»»»»»»» Jobs Today WORK FROM HOME: Grow­ ing company needs help. Earn between $500-$ 1.200 part-time/ full-time. Fun. easy, will train. Call for free 14 page booklet 616-248 -7 779. www.cash911 com/byrbest ATTENTION- Carpentry and furniture repair. Custom wood­ work. deck, upholstery, etc. Over 25yrs experience. Free quote at reasonable rate. Call Chartie 616­ 623-2339. HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES”. HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES'! CALL 616-948­ 4093. Mohili Ilium \ A nationwid* company, RGIS often... ABANDONED REPO • Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary 1-800­ 672-9604.____________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you menlionthltad. I-800-672-9604. ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone io assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. Applicant* mu»l • Be at least IS J • Have reliable * tran-»p»»rtation "He knows some punishment is war­ ranted and to his credit, he went back and took care of the mailbox he strack," said Dutcher. "He's a hard worker." Tm sorry for the victims," said Gilbert. "1 wasn't even thinking at the time." "It looks like you have a lot of potential you are not realizing due to your alco­ holism," said Fisher. • Phil Ray Jr., 20, of Saginaw, was granted Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Su­ ras, which includes two years on probetion for taking a stereo, amplifier and speakers from a vehicle in Prairieville Township June 4 • Edward Cole, Jr. 33, of Shelbyville, was granted 7411 Suras of the Public Health Code for simple possession on his conviction of possession of less .than 25 grams of cocaine and possession of mari­ A charge of delivery and manufacture of cocainc was dismissed. Cole was accused of possessing the drags along with scales on April 21 in Or­ angeville Township. REPO: MUST SELL will look al any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604____________________ • Flexible schedule jjt • Paid training J • Advancement * Opportunity cause he was in jail in Kent County. juana. _________________ * • S0/hour to start * Thomas was serving probation on a pre­ vious conviction of parental kidnapping. straightened around so she can get some Mlllipil V jjL alcohol, cocaine and marijuana and by drank driving. MISSINGGrey stripped tiger cat in Delton. Call Beth, 616­ 623-6763. "The scales were used to split a bag be­ tween friends," said attorney Bruce Lin­ coln. "a joint venture, so to speak." Lincoln said Cote, who owns a wrecker service, was not aware that the cocaine was in his tool box. "He's not blaming anybody but him­ self," said Lincoln. "He knows he's done wrong and he wants to make amends." Lincoln said Cole runs about five calls a day and will have to hire a driver because his driver's license has been sanctioned. "I'm ashamed of myself and 1 apologize * FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing on, of our many repossessed homes. Pstmenls less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. HUD APPROVED: 3 bed. 2 bath, stove, refrigerator. & dish­ washer. Down payment as low as $500. No payments for 60 days. Call Better Choice Homes. 877-665-7324 ________________ Department. to the court," said Cole. "I understand you are ashamed of your­ self, you are an adult." said Fisher. "Maybe you thought you could make some easy money this way. Your explanation doesn't add up. Police found scales, yet M-179 m Allegan County Sept. 13 According to at about 8 a.nt when into Barry County where the Wayland man Police said both cars him off in the roadway. The teen then passed Middleville man, al struck the Wayland vehicle while trying to pass him on the right, you say you weren't selling cocaine, be honest abcut it and get on with your life." The 7411 Suras will allow the felony to be wiped from his record if he is successful SEPTEMBER 15 OCCU­ PANCY: 3 bed. 2 hath. Will move if necessary, must sell by Sept. lOth Call 877-665-7324. Middleville teen were an incident of "road under the terms of probation. "Both parties want the blame for the reported "Both werc cited for reckless driving; The teen also is seeking an assault charge against the Wayland man. As of press time, neither man has been arraigned on the charges. See COURT NEWS, page 19 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 23. 1995 - Page 19 Stiffer penalties for drunk drivers by Shelly Middleville man gets prison in child molesting offenses by A 41-year-old Middleville man will spend the next seven to 22 I 2 years in prison for his conviction in what prosecu­ tors called a "despicable" case of child mo­ lesting. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Sulser James Fisher ruled Thursday . Laurence William Moored could have Convicted drunk drivers who are stopped been sentenced to a maximum penalty- of two or more times for the same offense can life in prison for fondling and allegedly expect to forfeit their license plate or even raping a 13-y ear-old girl from June 1998 tneir cars according a new. Michigan "Re­ until January 1999 in Middleville. peat Offender" law taking effect Oct. I. Moored was arrested by the Middleville Michigan is attempting to deal with the Village Police Department last April after problem of people who drive while sus­ pended or revoked. It is the first time the state has called for vehicle sanctions for those offenders, ac­ cording to Elaine Charney, director of the Driver License Appeal Division of the Michigan Department of State. Drunk drivers with prior convictions can lose their license plates under a new law taking effect Oct. 1. Here, a new preliminary breath tester recently purchased for the Prairieville Township Police Department is tested on by Officer Rick Ozello on Reserve Officer Dave Obreiter. In back are Chief Larry Gentry and Nancy Morgan of M.A.D.D. • third or more alcohol-related convic­ "Hopefully, these new tools will stop repeat offenders from driving while sus­ tion - one to three years. • third or fourth violation of a suspen- pended or revoked or while intoxicated, sion/revocation - 90 to 180 days; thus reducing crashes and deaths and in­ juries committed by these most d ingerous drivers," she said. • fifth violation Confiscation of a various sections of the Vehicle Code, Pe­ na! rode. Felonious Driving Act. and the Natural Resources Environmental Protec­ tions Act. "The purpose of the package is to in­ suspen- crease penalties and offer law enforcement, siorVrevocation one to three years. Ignition prosecutors, courts and the Secretary of Interlock The Department of State will be required State additional tools to combat the prob­ lems of repeat offenders - those individuals "We may be ordered to impound the car to place people on an ignition interlock as or seize the plate," said Michigan State Po­ they are reluming to the road for a license who continue to drive despite the fact that lice Trooper Sandra Larsen of the Hastings revocation as a habitual offender. The de­ their driving privileges are suspended or vice. which requires a th'.- driver to pass a revoked and those who repeatedly commit breathalyzer lest before driving, must be alcohol-related driving offenses." Post. "If we do seize the plate, a handwrit­ ten, temporary plate will be issued." The pink, paper tags will be valid until The bill also creates new crimes, such as installed for a minimum of one year. criminal matter is adjudicated. The vehicle Some drivers will be ordered to wear driving while license suspended resulting may only driven by a sober and licensed electronic tethers that send a signal to a in a death or serious injury; operating un­ device on the car that makes it impossible der the influence of liquor operating while driver, according to the law. This will place offenders on notice that they are involved in a serious offense and that their next offense will result in for them to drive it. Such a dev:?? allows other drivers to use the car. Registration tion from the office of Secretary of State State will cancel and deny registration for Candice Miller. third drunk driving and/or 4th suspension from failing to appear to resolve the driv­ for violating a suspcnsion/revocation. According lo a printed explanation of the ing while license suspended and drunk law by Charney, there are currently a num­ driving charges. ber of Michigan drivers with up to 19 al­ Immobilization cohol convictions. Court orders to immobilize a car will be "There are drivers in Michigan whose li­ on record with the Secretary of State's Law censes are revoked and denied through the Enforcement Information Network and of­ year 2183," she said. "There are drivers in ficers would be notified at the time of the Michigan with more than 50 open (driving traffic stop and arrest. related) suspensions on their records." Courts will order immobilization as fol­ lows, for a: 180 days; hol-related crashes Iasi year. 1,505 were killed in all crashes and 137.546 were in­ • second alcohol-related conviction - 90 to 180 days; • second According to Charney's report. 544 peo­ ple were killed on Michigan roads in alco­ • first alcohol-related conviction - up to violation of s suspen- sion/revocation - up to 180 days; jured. "The incidents of alcohol-related fatali­ ties has decreased but clearly, our current laws are not working," she said. "Those of us in the criminal justice community all LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 8. 1999 - 7:00 p.m. Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Hause. Palmer. Hansford. Walters. Munjoy. McKenna. Edwards and six (6) guests Minutes ot the regular meeting held on Aug 11. 1999 approved Treasurers report received and placed on hie PCI Building/Electncal Permits report received and placed on file Zoning Administrator report received and placed on hie Motion to appo.nt Michelle Johnson to Plan­ ning and Zoning Commission Motion to approve 2000 Paved Road Project in the amount of S84.750 Motion to agree in principal to have on the Au­ gust 2000 Ballot millage for support of a Library Motion to adopt Ordinance No 71 Motion to receive Ordinance No 73 Moton to pay vouchers and payroll vouchers Adjournment al 8 17 p m Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna, Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (9/23) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leslie D Powers Husband and Cheryl Powers his wife to Allstate Mortgage and Finance Corporation mortgagee dated May 16, 1995 and recorded May 31. 1995 in Liber 631. Page 526, Barry County Records said mort­ gage is now held by Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association as Trustee by assignment dated May 22. 1995 and recorded on May 31. 1995 in Uber 631 Page 534 Barry County Records There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Eight and 77/100 Dollars ($86,368 77) including interest at the rate of 12 5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml in Barry County Michigan at 1 00 p m on October 14 1999 The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs Barry County Michigan and are described as Lot 18. Yankee Springs Highlands according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded m Liber 5 of Plats Page 90 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated June 2 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney for Norwest Bank Minnesota National Association, as Trustee as Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 (9/30) File No 189 0181 school social worker that the child may have been enduring sexual abuse, he said. "It was a pretty raunchy situation." said Shoemaker. "It made me sick to my stom­ ach." know that driving while suspended or re­ voked is common place and that little can same house as the victim prior to the to deal with those scars the rest of her life offenses. All of the rest of us will have to compen­ The Repeal Offender legislation is a bi­ partisan package of 20 bills that amends will all be victims." the prospect of losing his home." Dutcher Assistant Prosecutor Natalie Clinkscale said. "It was during that time that this re­ lationship with (the victim) began. So it’s agreed to accept Moored's guilty plea to not your typical criminal sexual conduct two counts of second degree criminal sex­ case. There are extenuating circumstances." ual conduct to spare the victim from hav­ which he said do not excuse the crimes. ing to testify at a trial, she said. In exchange for the plea, two counts of Dutcher asked Fisher to "fashion a sen­ tence based on the fact that he was coopera­ first degree and one count of second degree tive." noting that Moored had immediately criminal sexual conduct were dismissed. The identical sentences on both convic­ admitted what he did. tions will be served concurrently, Fisher "It’s certainly a sad situation for every­ ruled. one." said Fisher. "(The victim) will have COURT NEWS, senger under 16 years old.) Girl injured in pot bellied pig attack A 15-year-old Maple Grove Township girl has received 14 stitches for lacerations to both legs caused Friday afternoon when continued from page 18 After contacting jail administrator Dan • Andrew Seth Nauta. 19, of Lowell, Dipert during a court recess. Judge James had his motion to amend his probation or­ Fisher told Nauta that Dipert was not der to allow for release to a tether for em­ aware of who his employer was. "1 called him a couple of weeks ago and ployment purposes denied. Nauta was sentenced to six months in the Barry County Jail last July 1 on a con­ viction of delivery and manufacture of mar­ ijuana. second offense, double penalty. At the time of sentencing, he was al­ her pet Vietnamese pot bellied pig attacked lowed work release, which has not been her, according lo Animal Control officer possible, he said, because the jail adminis- Pam Ronchetli. •«T»tor allegedly told him he could not cross The girl apparently was attempting to wash the pig with a hose when it turned on her. using its tusks to cause the injuries. Ronchetti said. The girl reportedly-was taken to Pennock county lines to work at his job in Kent County. "His employer is willing and anxious to have him come back," said defense attor­ ney, Martin MeaJ. told him that information myself." said Mead. "I'm going to deny the motion." said Fisher. "You would be further ahead to fol­ low up with the jail administrator." "I'll try again, your honor." said Mead. Give someone who’s moved away...a GIFT of Keeping In Touch! Give a Banner Subscription. Call 945-9554 Hospital by Nashville's ambulance. The PRICE REDUCED TO $ 118,500's pig is being quarantined by Barry County Animal Control at the owner’s property. Ronchetti said the pigs are not consid­ domesticated by a number of citizens across the country. - NOTICE - - NOTICE ~ The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citi­ zens to serve on the Commission on Aging Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by October 8, 1999. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citi­ zens to serve on the Substance Abuse Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by October 8, 1999. Windshield Replacement f]T|911 EMERGENCY 2 Home Address Signs 34 TANNER LAKE ROAD (Just off Heath Roatb Quiet family neighborhood 3 mile* from Hastings. Low traffic road, nicely landscaped ant! maintained well. A InxlriMim. finished basement. 16x32 swimming pool. d<\ k screen porch, dishwasher. updated mechanical < turnair septa and hot water litr new m ia*i 5 yrs >. fenced m luck Call (616) 945-4799 ...for appointment to view. BARRY COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING JOB OPENING STREET NAME SIGNS Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. s50.00 Off Deductibles (fl z 0 (fl Experienced Expert Installation A Fast Friendly Service Direct Insurance Billing Highest Quality Glass and Materials Guaranteed Workmanship Free Mobile or Pick Up and Delivery t 0 z M 3 • •4 • • • • REQUIRED BY NEW BARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE 19.95 ei -2 or more *17.95 ea. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Cal) & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs "Any Name" Pvt Rd Signs Action Signs Ck 2 18 N Jefferson St. Downtown Hastings > 2 0 0 > “B The Barry County Planning & Zoning Department is accepting applications for an ENFORCEMENT OFFI­ CER The officer will work 20 hours/week for S10.64/hour CANDIDATE MUST BE A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE with good communication skills. Send Returnee to: James McManus, Planning Director 220 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 0 2 (fl (across from E.W. BltssT Call - 6 16-941-5085 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 948-8618 or ToU Free 888-577-7446 (Phone) 948-4830 Resumes will be accepted until October 8.1999 at 12:00 p.m. PRIVATE DRIVE SIGNS Driver “My cataract surgery has been the Power of the Pack such a blessing” CONVENAMTTRANSPORT Major Pay Increase! . oenrt Effective Oct. 1st THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Teams start up to 42c base pay plus 6c lor all miles over 15 000 m a month * Top pay 45c * Contractor Teams ■ 84 cpm * Solo Contractors - 83 cpm $1,000 Sign-On Bonus for tip Company Drnrers * sate for that so in one way or another, wc "He... lost his job and was faced with ered domestic animals, but they are being be done about it with our system." ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Laurence Moored According to defense attorney Thomas Dutcher. Moored had been living in the cle and endangerment (OUIL with a pas­ Denial Effective June I. 2000, the Secretary of The plates may also discourage people intoxicated (OUIL/OWI) resulting in a Chief Louis Shoemaker was notified by a death or serious injury in an off road vehi­ tougher sanctions, according to an explana­ Vehicle Sulser Staff Writer Staff Writer Plate Shelly it * Program Lease a loaded. 1999 FLD Freightliner Condo for only S1.600 a month! 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Fn. 8 5 Evening Appointments Available Optical Open Until 5:30 “I’ve got such faith in Dr. Flohr’s skills as a surgeon” - Hazel 'Brown �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday Seolember 23 1999 Construction tools missing at building site Nearly $8,000 worth of construction tools werc taken from a Yankee Springs Township home building site last week, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Bill Arndt is asking for help from the public in his effort to recover the tools, believed to have been taken from the site on Noonday Briggs Road north of Chief Road between 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 and 8:15 a.m. Sept. 16. The tools had been locked inside an enclosed. 17-foot long cargo trailer owned by Carl Laaksonen Builders of Hamilton. "Someone pried open a door to gain access and took the construction tools." Reward offered for info on stolen tires said Arndt, who noted that Laaksonen has Prairieville Police get new Tahoe A 1999 Chevy Tahoe is the newest addition to the two-vehicle fleet at the Prairieville Township Police Department thanks to the township officials and private contributions. The Tahoe is popular among rural police agencies because it provides more room for prisoners and equipment, said Chief Larry Gentry (left.) Gentry donated the light bar and console while Officer Rick Ozello (right) provided hundreds of hours securing some of the equipment and Mike Meeker provided the light bar. The vehicle replaces a 1994 Crown Victoria sedan. only limited insurance on the stolen items. Missing are a number of power tools, a Skil saw, cordless nailing guns, power planes, mitre box. hammer drill and impact framing equipment. Anyone with information on possible suspects or the location of the missing tools is asked to call the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police at 948-8283 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. The Michigan State Police Hastings Post is investigating the theft of four tires from a Chevy pickup truck which occurred Sept. 19 between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. The pickup was parked in a field at 1650 S. M-43 Highway near Yeckley Road. According to troopers, the truck was jacked up and the tires were removed. The tires re Gumbo Monster Mudders, size 33/12/15, 38-inches high by 12-inches wide on a 15-inch white wagon wheel style (Chevy) rim. There is a reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspects involved. Anyone with information is asked to call the Michigan State Police Hastings Post at 948-8283 or Silent Observer at 1 -800-310-9031. The owner can also be called at 948-9816. Professional Grade Trucks from your Profesional Grade Dealer NEW’. NEW’. 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Sauriagr. al the Mnlbany Fora Golf ihhtahvtUe David J asperse voting in the minority tails on □ bundav Die Hasting* City Council last McnJa* ticid :n Hasting* trvm 5 to li pm evening re ccted j recommendation from Sunday. Uct Ur ** I Appointed Special Advocate IA) praenn on ’I ^icning. the l Po.vc < ' ct Jerry er propose* bvcrvanccs t« Saturday evening .-.stead being and ‘alety j.’ lr ^>thct Saturday Oct CASA volaimm ■fa of fan tpare lime to reprv0* best ■Kresss of local abused So this years trwk or treating will be ajministratorv to observe traditional trickor-treating activities from jib at ikt mqor than when the hultdav occur* lhe voice vote ua> '-2. with White and this year m Hasting*, even though the date ?ur the *c vi the ch.-Jrc- an* j^teted chtfacn who an m fa meeting :y (,'ouncJ • I earned trom PcnruJ that students tr»Halting a Fai! < . Middle School plan to have inanity Day tn which they will • c r w .ar up and rake leave* the tccond w<eia . ! s •vember jnj the lirvt week ot IQfam became din have been htoad be <bcir families CASAs bfa called die "nes and can' of MR and a "»o<c' fa a child. ty a Huunp and Dchon h $10,000 cmh pnzc if a CASA gets • hok-tn-onc on hole mon- rw ai Mulhern Fore on Oct 2. a chance* *u *« pnan are pan CASA event treat rr- w.. <c-? » Hto’.rgs th * yea? •cave • up u» city adminiMrXhxi 'if you it up to us. we U do it on a Sarurday.* Pcf.-od said "You can do if f\e’ the dote ano time । by council action or we *ar. Jo t ajm.r x’.rativeiy * the* we M and Bail" Amd raumg event ■ UM Tfandac. Oct T al the I Fotd-Mercun dealership on I Michigan Avenue in Hastings fldl «d Bail involve* the mock Roadside beauty in Barry County jethag of well-known per­ Un ud ordinary ciliecnt for ■f ranging trorn personal mg ever tne ~ics: .veea. •:aaside •■.a -re •oled Ne* E-'i and •edin a tagK* to "visual uaault with a Sec CITY COUNCIL continued page 2 ■auacr padge «iH fa one-hotat {OU fa each lawbreaker The • fan jk> that lime to call V aaaaciaam and co-worfccn to M to fa fora. o( conmbutiom I March of Direct The funds Ml co 10 the Greater Michigan k af Dimer and 'Babies and Mbiiumcc Center ktotoar jailbirds. baililTs. kc>- ,aapt and others are needed Iuhmiecri laic m uj »h«s ot JMUfants. handle phone calls ‘ • •>■ • - • Sec DOG LICENSING cont pag, 22 bands to participate in Hastings Band Invitational, Saturday I**"*'--’1*’ Owk Umt» aad fa •R mU tegia as fcM "Uy. fa A) « irdux • «ct at c> High A»w » I rdJ nt wput ..'tad b> tn*: Hj^tn^u wx.-c.'. liana H.• pr.sv ;r.. jic.v • r». • •• .titfn.’^r . ; \j ,, ir.-r» .,.•.**• - - <a,.b. " ■' ' . ' J I ’cntrj., u Mji.i.j.i |,aIlk ( . h । .l4l • \t4114»4 ccv < cnir... |v .. H4..J. . Trdditionaf JEWS BRIEFS ,,| B|>SsI '*■* *DPear on Page 2 x> banj ».ii n... . w'<'Janjf„c ih> ” l*'t«mnifa a tribute >. Um.- .... .• wh.» attend >,4V. |h> .<v. the liard mwK I... rreiwrr thee .1,.,.,. » �settlement OK’d for Delton area “enon area sewer system Elalua Oilbun hjr n. a, Pub* Wirt,1"*”"' •nJ<ou«' Board of Fd** . lure fT rrogres,,,, Archaac. (irM^ U,PH1"»"*"•"« rianning. ■ uro «1 ‘"T1 ” P*' f” "« un.t J n”"ur*'"’>"g ""I of a hratinr “nren J 'rmpcralurr as c«2? i2f.,hr ,t»"""re"ilal........ of a j™ -ydered. thud pan. 1(lf " d?h* B“"d °f 1 ••'"-"'"•oners an*J »he SdnnhncM Bam Cmmn Sewer ’F-"11 ’•• T' ’*nod’ '-’"eroeni with the flrai? de'ignni and buih ,hc |khun Kvu m < ** »*•■"'«•« cnlloro t. "roimcit plant, ihr county 'a at'omts. R,chard McNuhv. which renn rtm„, has comicirau. I AIM I. HI h.m,r.wsn„i d^whX'r*‘,r"w"'' • croundwatet .X * ' """ " *«-* «*"• ■ta J wmer vv viem hld 3hr Delton area treatment plan, I. lb*,. K Ore Counts ttosrd Sewer ro • hroory of dnehargmg elevated levels of nitrogen compound, tammon.a and m ruhf»ra ,n 0,H weather i"h.b«7Z!^,'rem rta Dm rc.U|, plant nperj^ IX fr*"°**"r bocte "r«"rh. defendant! m “"own's «f mllL "'-rm tnflcMMun "*M.MKair.7Z??< fr.wn IK *™ h*» 'aid . 'Fn-T-d '•hU^'f.X’s wh«» hay reA-eecf,4 mreitplmi ro . 1 ro., J-i ."d The OUR Land Committee will held a jomt meeting at 5 p.m. todby »*’ 'T-'alr lhe l0 >CM, A Thursday. Sept. 3(1) <o discuss the tags, will bring together ideas and gosk foe future activities The committees — Infrastructure. Planning and Zoning. Water and Open 'Emergency* program slated Space. Recreation all could use ad­ ditional members Anyone interested m working on a committee should at­ tend this meeting Troy Carlson and fmnity nurse practitioner Kadty Carbon win prraent a program on “Whet Is an ..jh ■•ff-hfcd.n ,h,';h' A twis-ye,, . "" '2 ?' ** 'ha­ 'oU' ,h' rfb'cm '» firm lit < of 1' . " 4 r<K‘*>. '"Id the < minis H..*,d Fhe way ,t wort, w ,h„ uc hj>c Baby-sitters* class planned Pennock Hospital will until noon Saturday, Oct true medical situation involving all ,h>' "* pipe '"’•alien and be architect (not Progress is ei who osersaw the one installattoo of ptpe would be re­ leased Irom th,, |*nIUII McKuit? ,,d Dial temperature on a cold wrote, da. ,. the best we could hope for* because of rhe distance the influent travels through thc ystem s piping, he said *h«> it we are able to achieve curs! ’entlv 111 degree,, they would "e d.vmtssed bv ■ de- Fcbrorv 20nn tfyou can t ach.es. gree» ~. I ebruarv :ooo. the aw u • star offer a Young Bshy -sitters' class from u Lm 2. m the mean-, it -.topi Ako during that per.<4 the currvr’ <oun w.-»uld retain iun dicr-.^ wd venue In other word*, if a new *.ur hoipiuf s coherence center temakn quick detennnations in situa­ tions involving accidents, injuries, iltaaraea. pate and trauma The Carlsons both work at Fmmly Hu -. all the cwfl brought before thi* court f.- *r*A T .< r m Ma ---- - -• G TV *03 *33 c P in sixth grade can learn revponsibili- associated with baby-sitting, in­ cluding child care, first id. CPR and nutrition Certificates of achievement will be awarded to those who successfully complete the training. A local baby­ formation, call *41-3125 Freeman's back! court* give people to we. tv vtaved w’r.b age groups. They will talk about how TtwMrilmddiiy r»> tu.tyj cnnurh tn jiio* bu.tr:4 ,o A,_ to achieve consistent!. 10 degrees itel-..m) the warranted temp •ure ol the system If ,t reach.. 1 "4., (Continued) Dr. R k''14lO] >V the h...le?C*“'' *"* *' J the lempenture m th, tanks o creiv.fr-<K , | ‘jLTl.-k , p,-.; . k,, ,S)1 Mria.- Ms.Suhs X4. • H The »w..|cp cvttrm n t,„, a», problem kcepH... th< re«i 1 Mt hi£jpt IVepanrrmi ./^"“'-‘“pay uptoll Slto.sn, •‘^•ng.nthesenlemem NEWS BRIEFS • Juried 4b deep MXVn*"“t'"’n C° U '"22* n"*gg.nk $1,500 ho.ler'sI'ucL ', hotter system |OT up devw. proW.m mh., ,h)„ prevtuie ... pip, . M «•' ’»» tAWti^e...,..^,^ * >uhlc f>n-ih!c Ire 'j he ga> used ,,elu,reely by the hoiire ss, OUR Land group will meet today ‘With 3 note win .......... ..... sitter's directory also will be estab­ Jack L. Hoke touched many lives in Hastings DOG LICENSINl continued from page lished. with written parental permis­ Legislative Jack. Hoke sion needed for inclusion died ruesdj* j! Per­ nock Hoapitel. touched lhe toes of ma-j through hia cagMS to < Hastings teacher. The second Legislative Coffee pro­ tram of die 611 tenet win be held at I Career workshop slatedfor Oct. 5 The workshop "Ninety-nine Careen Kids Can Have — Without a College Degree* will be offered from 7 to I venting Third District Congreraman Vem Ehlers: and Alan Knapp repre­ senting Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. They will discuss recent pm at the Barrs Intermediate School District offices. 535 W Hastings. Oct. $ ers and counselors, but parents are in­ vited to attend Pan of the message in a workshop titled etttuenu may wish to talk about. Woodlawn. h is aimed at teach­ is that before spending four or five sears and thou­ A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators sands of dollars on a college degree, today's high school students should feedback on the tswes discussed The Legislative CofTee senes sponsored by the Barry is County The Histone Bowens Mill. 'It's Cider Tim-* festivals will continue remember hiv uhivtlin^ dou« *hc hall <»: ht» tov 13! demeanor Friend* and neighbor* ‘ike Ke* Ro** I e* ! ang a~d Hal Bucfge all to J The Bjnne- uhjt 4 cikxJ mtated a-4 uc^der- tul per vn he *a* demeanor when Hoke was are available right out of high achool mg Workshop presenter it educational consultant Dr Larry Schlock "I wish more people c *uld have knowr hard worker He *1. 3 great mechanic4’ at as well as being a track coach and asvi'Urt Hoke children playing together He re­ •Only 20 percent cf tomorrow', jota will require a bacbelofi degree.* taught as a woodworking teacher when he built his home on Walnut Street Schlock rays 'The remaining to per­ Hoke also enjoyed his students when cent include intereiting well-paying thev were older Buerge remembered that whin Hoke got older children m the .w* die dedication of the water wheel neighborhood to help h»m build a ** ti­ « 945-9M5. Eat 10. There it no tee. swim, vou have to help dig the bole Mountain River Men Free Trappers. Encampment and Blacksmith Hammer-m The fork River Free Trappers have been instrumental in several restora­ tions al Bowens Mills over the years, including replacing the root on lhe Moe School House and many hours of has been recently completed and will be the focus of the dedication of •Nears Dream * m honor of the late sion at noon Friday. Oct- I. at the Thomas Jeffenon Hall in Hastings. He will be making a ration appear- will V coordinated by Glen Ludwig <H»"V Fine Ufcew H •a the roving reporter for The Plw- Dote Pouatego *om D«* Tl* M Fite" M WOOD-TV Channel 1. «* Hgalaohra been boat of hteowu radio M»ttaitaBWi>a>c>«awdenwaW*SZaf^W«o»»to—«>!». before preaaitme. but k b ayecaod io M wMt *• current political awtetoR ____ __ w neutered tk-u The «**»’• for thr. Memonjl «emcs vt ^1- Sr J were -c to 'Q retti nder (v-tcud to r-'-r : '-UW ***' protect' ____ ■ Accepted the low "id of SSo.fUn . Ki 4*. v from lhe day it ' mt h< s** w uh Intense' cvrirmc at ddtrttrt tmrv for evervonc. sa.d Ford •< •** cause a hard-top .m the measurer' ■ We -old over «•«• doc b-re-m ®' .ear-he noted Ur «■ ' * w .’M shelter-ill be buih • Referred to staff a pennon from resteenu on South Cass Street to do tkrald Baicbc’dcr ter $ I .nd - Approved in.tallatK'a ol street lights t» Consumer, Energy at I.'I Shertwook something about evccvsive traffic "PoeJ» all al since ' ^i Doc owners with valid dog l<c^ Court and 1725 and l«0« North leffcrom that area, much in the same manner as residents two weeks poor asked for help on S*7tApprosed payment of T*.32» to ,u evpireOec '.I of-h."«' Kase a Itccme evteni't* be added Fillmore Equipment fot a power broom •c urrent dog iKemc. are now. the evptralron dale of the r*Ne‘ attachment for the city's unIm wetor and pr.ment of J5.7U5 to NFS WoAsafc tor a ford noted South Broadway For the !««' the local police department hasmstaffed two more 35 mile per how signs and has issued revera! speeding Cr^^th.expendm.reofn300.o nolniral and humor magvtea. in a Owe urn ui light. t Pre H’c- • th. old one *<• Industrial Park Drive where the new animal —P-^too" 7- I jim^in-i-l doaaaaMoa*a> 2 pro­ urate *y by Bart Onffltet. ■ arra tor ftarwdcB-teofteotetelteolCoi*. Tho khteted tew. downbythe •“ I rid.lv. ming pool. "Jack told them If vou want tu - Agreed to lhe J2O.I2I cost cstimaic for constroelmg a cul-de-sac at lhe end of Freeman will be lhe guest The 10th annual Blacksmith Ham­ ■caste ha gathering pm CITY COUNCIL, continued from page 1 Bill Freeman to visit again Bill Vt 1 •d :• infer—.' J membered that Hoke used the skills he should know about * Regtuer by calling Connie Wataoe Fork Hoke t3»b*M «n •*'C 11 football coach. Hoke also cached a little basketball Hal Bucrgc remembered htv and the 2 and 3 and a j, him." Robb 5Aid careen that all high school ttudeno Saturday and Sunday. Oct j hi* asusun? be­ fore becoming pnncipj drawing teacher too " Lu*g mentioned teen with god pay and benefitt lhal or with a y rar or two of specific irate- 'It's Cider Time* series continues men tan Hoke retired n t* summer ore B-ry County O-— help pay tor a " lhe Way to Ewrypbere Fow low"‘h J*, X. n^v County Board of member of «*« from tim'd GMt of i.r-md Rapid- <■>' a 1 rw cm truck and -c, usisr-powcred arrow board - Agreed to pm Dank* S’--'*’ > "*» Kodak Ektaprmt copy machine lor lhe Afriwed lhe renewal of a purchase agreemen, with T.m laco»w mJ HmMgs pi.it.es for property m the - Decided to base a special wrek.h.ip on the audit al b P-m Monday Oct- 25. al cm council chambers the reminders throughout the scar aro If vou ItoUgM * lanuary and you got cspire. when the »hrt espirrs lord meed thal h-uvireg '* in the county's computer, “' .cnuit «nw «id ertnrt « that they do." The council mH will have Its regular meeting that night at brochure, raid. 1 to*' "» * worthwhile program' 1_^wne low • - Agreed m tip ’"J^JtXran.. ’ ^BeUtedh rreogn.red Ixk f ehtma. f« few more than 3C years of service cm lhe failure io nrudemeanor infmction. Ford added 'Right no*, mortdeg troereWloraforEhoaBrotern^^^^, i.h,ch created lhe Ewto"*1 Corpomtio" ThetoM'"figEol drae drt.' Pesaoo^ for . Adopted a resolv'"" ( ovimeni Airp.rt Commission l"Pf» C*^ Htard Mayor Frank Campbell read a irencinmaiion declaring the first ««*" rrereber a* F"v prevention Week The ££,'a,«m «*’ W F« f1"*f If a person fails ><• citation. that person — �The Huteigs Banner - Thumby. September X. 1999 - Page 3 DELTON SEWER, continued from page 1 system for the past two years, oppose the lion to solve the problem... Redigging rather than have to build a new facility, settlement. Barb Cichy, one of the oppo­ those pipes is economic waste (under the law). The installers to the extent that they may be able to add an incremental nents, expressed dissatisfaction at Tues­ number of users by heating the water to a the county/sewer authority, McNulty said. sociated with digging them up and rebury­ day's County Board meeting with the way they've breached their contract, would have higher temperature on a more regular ba­ That dollar amount is the approximate cost ing them or adding dirt on top would be lhe sewer project has been handled. to contribute some amount to the plant sis... The healer gives you flexibility that the authority had to spend for covers to try prohibitive. But, more importantly, it is Another man in the audience said. "It level solutions and under this settlement you don't have in a non-heated system." to retain warmth in the two sewage hold­ extraordinary and unlikely in my estima­ sounds like... the blueprints weren't fol­ agreement they are contributing to the ing tanks at the plant, he said. Progressive tion that would ever be an "ward. The best lowed when this system was put in to start plant level solutions. Progressive is pay­ man Bailey said to Cichy: "This is what also will pay the "present value" for heat­ thing we can get is fixing the system at the with... The guy that did not put the pipes ing. but other contractors are contributing we see as the best solution at this time. It's in by blueprints is being let off the hook. I to that payment." not perfect, but it wasn't going to be per­ ing costs of the boiler system for eight plant level," he said. more years. If the system can’t meet DEQ levels after As part of the settlement, the parties don't even know who the guy is... This Attorney Peter S. Smit, who represents have agreed to a dismissal of the lawsuit guy should be made to go back and correct Progressive, could not be reached for two years, "we have to sue them," Mc­ without prejudice and with no costs being his mistakes.” comment Wednesday. Nulty said. awarded to any party. Of the settlement. County Board Chair­ fect, no matter what way we did go. This advice comes to us by our attorney and the facilitated mediator Our expert thinks it "In a perfect world, that's absolutely With a boiler system, McNulty said dur­ will work and your (Wall take) expert "Basically this is a free test period," A group of concerned citizens, who have true," McNulty said. "Unfortunately, what ing an interview, "the ability to heat the thinks it will work, and thal is the reason McNulty explained to the board. "...Our been voicing objections about the sewer the law provides is the least costly solu- water ail year long, if you want to, allows we are trying to do this... We are hoping you the ability to add more users than it this makes the system operate correctly and able solution other than drastic types of so­ (the sewer system) was originally designed resolves the problem. If not. we'll probably lutions which would be very difficult to for... So when they reach their capacity. be in a lawsuit anyway." expert agrees that this is the only other vi­ prove at this point" If the county didn’t accept the accept the Hastings Homecoming ‘99 settlement and the current case did go to court, he said a jury might very well rec­ ommend a boiler system, just as the set­ tlement provides. "The problem with that, respectfully, is we don’t get a test period then. If it doesn’t work, we’re left holding the bag. What we get is a free test period for two years. It costs us nothing...If it doesn’t work, we're in no worse a position than we are now...If it does work, great," McNulty said. "We've given up some things (some back damages), but we get a free test pe­ riod... which no court in the world can award us.... No court or jury can say we’ll give you the money for the heater and if it doesn’t work you can come back. That’s not the way it works. They could give us the money for the heater and then we could be out of luck. "In addition, the attorney fees that we’ve spent in trial to get the money for the heater, that a jury might award, are not re­ coverable in the United States system. So whatever you pay me under any circum­ stances is not recoverable," McNulty said. Barry County Circuit Court Judge James The band played the delight of the crowd before the game at halftime of the contest between the Saxons and the Chlx. Fisher ordered facilitative mediation for the parties in the sewer litigation, McNulty said, and Grand Rapids attorney Peter Tol­ ley was appointed mediator. McNulty called Tolley "a very competent and re­ spected construction attorney," who has had substantial experience with wastewater treatment plants. The proposed settlement has been in the works for the entire summer and the last defendant approved it last Friday, McNulty said. So all of the parties accepted the me­ diator's recommended settlement before the County Board gave a green light to the agreement at its Tuesday meeting. The Greater Wali Lake Association has The grand marshals tor this years' Hastings Homecoming were Mei Hund and Jim Hund. Jim is employed at BISD and Mel recently retired as an English teacher at ' Hasthgs+Ugh School. - voiced its objections to the current sewer problems and is involved in the lawsuit on a limited basis, McNulty said. The Wall Lake group cannot block any settlement, but it may file an objection with the court, he said during an interview. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey asked McNulty if he believed the settle­ ment is the "absolute best route for protec­ tion of the county and those residents (in the system)." "Yes I do," McNulty responded. Regarding why the county wasn't suing the firms directly responsible for not bury­ ing the sewer system's pipes at their proper depth, McNulty said, "The legal system requires that you take the least cost to fix the problem. "If we bury the pipes again, adding four feet of dirt over all the pipes, first of all, isn't really even viable because the cost as­ Queen Virginia Jennings gets a special hug from last years’ queen Tara Stockham as king Gabe McCarty stands by. Homecoming queen Virginia Jennings stands with parents Archie and Mattie Jennings. Homecoming king Gabe McCarty stands with mother Beverly and his sister The Saxon fans packed Johnson Field last Friday to view their undefeated football team duhng their homecoming game versus Zeeland. �P«o» 4 - The Hutmgi Banner - Thursday. September 30. 1999 LE I I ERS from our readers... Our problems stem from Godlessness To the editor: us we are all sinners, that none of us are Whit is happening in America? Why are children killing children in our schools? There are many other horrible things hap­ pening in America. Some people haven’t righteous. We are told, however, that if we repent, the Lord will forgive and forget. To repent is not only to be sorry, but to also change. New library will enrich area Are courts criminal? To the editor: Hastings, like many small libraries has. simply outgrown its present building. More got a clue and others could care less. In my In many ways we. as a nation and a peo­ opinion, the answers are obvious and come ple need to repent. We are murdering babies I would like to take just a few minutes out by the millions and through apathy we are of your busy schedule io mention my allowing our children to kill each other. intense concerns. from one root cause, "Godlcssncss.” Our children in our government schools are encouraged to believe there is no God and that there is no absolute right or wrong. 1 can not imagine a more horrible thing to believe. The words that come to my mind are hopelessness, depression, fear and evil. If I were to believe that after a hard life and a short life, there would be nothing but death and no reward, 1 would call this a hopeless situation. If 1 were to believe that Don’t be a wimpy, milk toast Christian. be no punishment, 1 How is it that an individual can admit in Don’t be ashamed of your faith. Don’t let open court to physical abuse against two outside influence water down your faith. women, sexual abuse against two women, Tell the designers of deceit you don’t like rape against two woman, physical abuse the direction this “Great Society" is head­ against three minor children, and still walk ing. as a free man? The silent cry of the children lost who stood for their beliefs now call on us to do Have our courts become more criminal than the criminals? Very concerned! the same. after an immoral self serving life there would To the editor: Tammy S. Wright. Michael Owen, might be Delton Lyons inclined to do anything and everything for more users compete building with larger community rooms in the library can fill that gap. Our communi­ for ty is growing and a new library combined space. The library is open six days a week with college will attract and enhance the rural a variety of users per day. The library is tru­ community we of central Barry County ly the heart and soul of a community. Par­ enjoy. materials and with excellent schools and a community ents bring their young children to the story The Library Campaign Committee is in hour. Children who can read choose their the process of raising through donations the own materials (I wait not so patiently funds to build a building, and will ask us, behind them in line as each book is scanned the voters, to pass a millage to operate this and their questions arc answered very expanded service. patiently by the librarian.) I’ve notice older Listen, read, stop by the library to keep students using reference books and comput­ yourself informed of this proposed facility ers to complete assignments. that will provide a center for the enrichment A large selection of the latest best sellers, magazines, newspapers, books of tapes and of each individual family and business in the area for many years. videos are available, or can be Verle Kremmin, obtained from the Lakeland Co-Op System. Hastings family Hastings lacks a cult dial center. A new my own pleasure and gain, regardless of whom it hurt. 1 might break the law as long as 1 thought I could ge* away with it. After all, if 1 didn’t get caught, who would know. Is that what we want? Do we want a soci­ Tobacco probe getting scary ety where there are no absolute rights or I like to watch the “Big Three" TV news­ rity and protection from hostile nations? Or wrongs? Sounds like a prescription for con­ casts, not to sec what they report on, but to are we more concerned with punishing an fusion to me! Do we want a society where it is OK to do see what they fail to report to the American American company that produces a product people. we all know may be harmful to our health if whatever we want as long as we don’t get The “big” story that night was Attorney caught? After all, if there is, no God, we General Janet Reno announcing a lawsuit won't be punished if we don’t get caught. against “Big Tobacco" companies and how watch out! MacDonald’s and Burger King, she will pursue this with vigilance. You had you may be next! But foreign nationalists Let us consider a child brought up to believe there is no God. This child may have dons many bad things, many illegal to watch Fox News that night to know what the rest of them failed to report. we choose to buy and consume *t? What Is next? Beer and liquor industries - who want to infiltrate our government to compromise our national security, and yes. things, and maybe horrible things, and For the first time, we had four FBI agents maybe even our future freedoms - well, maybe he has gotten away with them. Now testify before Congress that this same “vig­ they’re friends of Bill Clinton and Al Gore, he has a terrible burden to bear. He has to ilant" attorney general and her Justice so the head U our country’s law enforce­ worry every day that he may be found out. Department purposefully obstructed, ment agency looks the other way and He now has acquired a taste for this lifestyle delayed, and refused to assist the FBI in instead makes headlines with something so and finds it very hard to change and knows their criminal investigation into illegal insignificant as saving Americans from that the more he violates the more likely he Communist Chinese donations to the Clin- making “bad choices" about cigarettes and is to get caught. He may have a remnant of ton/Gore campaign, especially when it suing someone else when they do. conscience and knows in his heart he is came to Charlie Trie and John Huang. doing wrong. Some people who have done something This is getting scary, folks. Two men were described by Clinton (on And a final observation, considering that video tape at one of the infamous “coffee this same federal government has been in very wrong actually want to be caught to klatches") as close personal friends and it bed with this industry, subsidizing tobacco get rid of this terrible burden. has since been discovered these same two farmers and using the tax revenue to spend men also have close personal ties to the and fund all their little pet programs, we governmental military in China. would have to conclude that they also have He is now in a hopeless situation. This child will most likely notice that there are some children he knows who arc very hap­ Funny how A.G. Reno has the time and been involved in this “conspiracy" and py, and content. It may seem to this child vigilance to spend our tax dollars pursuing “fraud" that according to our pathetic that it is very unfair for these so-called a legal American product, but can’t find the excuse for an attorney general, has been Christians to be so very content while he is time, and in fact works to obstruct a crimi­ perpetrated so miserable. A brooding resentment may nal inveHgation into illegal foreign influ­ apparently ignorant) American people. build in him. ence into our political system! He may also feel that life is no{ worth liv­ ing because there is no hope for him. What is going on here, people? Do we upon the unsuspecting (and How long will we allow this blatant stu­ pidity and outright Corruption continue? care about our country and its internal secu- . ' Actually, there is hope, but he docs not realize this. He may also feel that if there is । Maureen Dudley. Dowling -------------------------------------------- ———--------------------------------- j----------------------------- nothing but death waiting for him, he may as well choose the time, the place, and the way. It may seem very unfair to him to leave all these happy and content people behind. The Bible tells us we will reap what we sow. Arc we sowing the seeds of hopeless­ ness in our children? Do we love them enough to take a stand? Is the opposite of love, hate, or is it apathy? I feel that as a nation and a people we arc going downhill. I also feel there is a point of no return, that there is a line drawn in the sand. God does not change. In the Bible you will find that God will punish an evil nation using a nation that is even more evil and deal with the more evil nation later. There are many good God-fearing Chris­ tians in the country fighting a good fight but there arc also many of them being deceived, and it is not by accident, it is by design. The Bible says that if the days were not cut short even the select would be deceived. While we are being bombarded from all directions with filth, violence, and decep­ tion. our Christian values are being eroded, and I repeat, it is not by accident, it is by design. Adults are vulnerable, as well as children. We are all children of God. The Bible tells HastingsBaNNER Devotetf to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by...Hastings Banner. Inc. A Dm»»on of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N.M-43 Hwy HeMngs. M 400M-08Q2 (818)845-8554 John Jacobo Prestdent Frodortc Jacoba Vca President Treasurer Secretary • NEWSROOM • Devid T. toung (Eatof) Elaine Gitben (Amttant EOtorj Shaly Suiter Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner Jamea Jensen Shawna Hubberth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8am to530pm. 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We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue wifi be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one tetter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. To the editor: Recently, 1 was in our local Hastings Pub­ funds from our county’s expense accounts? There should be enough money to fund this lic Library. It was a wonderful experience library and any other learning institution form. without hesitation. As I looked around, I felt that indeed Then folks say, let the folks use it pay for Hastings is very fortunate to have such a it. Well, these kind of places are for each of wonderful place, for us all to use. The infor­ us. There should be one complete fund for mation that can be found and the wonderful it, not a little from here and there. reading material there is outstanding and If I understand the picture correctly, we the attendants are very courteous and help­ need to turn the expense account around ful. What a wealth of learning one can and give where it is needed, not a raise in obtain there! someone’s pocket Townships should not be I was astounded to think that anyone levied each, but a complete county fund. would balk at funding such a special place This would solve the problem of turning for us all to use. I remembered lhe news anyone away because of a dividing line items in the past how it was a struggle to somewhere. obtain funds to operate this institution, then I found myself asking questions. Why, when there arc so many new homes being built on our precious farmlands, fill­ Truly. Hastings can be proud of this Hast­ ings Public Library. What a shame to waste the mindls knowledge by not caring finan­ cially for it ing our Barry County tax coffers with extra Bonnie Strickland money, should any library have to beg for Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Wash­ ington D C 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave , Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. MW1. 49503. phone (6)6) 456-2531. Rick Tormete, regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Or­ angeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representa­ tives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district rep­ resentative, 42 W. 10th St. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (Irving. Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tinv portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Repre­ sentatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek district office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Alan Knapp President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-0642 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 30, 1999 - Page 5 LETTERS ...continued Why no contract for sheriff’s officers? To the editor I would like to know why the sergeants and deputies of the Barry County Sheriffs Department do not have a contract as of yel I cannot believe they are asking for a very large raise, at least nothing like what County Barry 4-H clubs begin new year Leaders and members of 4-H clubs across Barry County have begun organizing for a new year. Clubs have planned special meetings for members. Hare, the Middleville Clovers enjoy an ice cream social following the election of officers for the year. Information about 4-H is available by calling 948-4862. The success of 4­ H depends on the generous service of adult volunteers who share time and skills with children from ages 4 to 18. Administrator Michael Brown received (32 percent). If the Barry County Board of Commissioners can spend around $40,000 SMITH NICK Cleaning up campaigns As the great political reporter Theodore PAC donations. (Editors note: First of a two-part series) Today, women aren’t just making more tion, as well; since 1982, women have earned more bachelor's degrees per year money than ever before — they’re also in­ than men. vesting more, too. Just how active arc women in investing? sponsibilities Consider these statistics: women's confidence in their ability to in­ With increased income, greater job re­ better and education, to repair the clock al the courthouse, give • Forty-five percent of women report that vest successfully should rise significantly. $200,000 to the Road Commission for a they arc primarily responsible for invest­ And women, like men, also will benefit least ment decisions in their households, accord­ from the virtual explosion of financial and $150,000 to the animal shelter, then why ing to one recent survey of stock investors. investment information that has become can't it settle with the sheriffs deputies and • Two-thirds of working women partici­ available over the past feu years through pate in a retirement plan, such as a 401(k), the Internet and other sources. Finally, an through their employer. increasing number of prominent female in­ road grader, and then give at sergeants? 1 saw where two department heads at the Communication from Congressman Women now play key role in investment decisions vestment experts arc now appearing in print sheriffs department got around 10 percent Obviously, it’s just as important for raises, but the sheriff got only about 2 women to become informed, active in­ and on the airwaves. percent. I read a few months ago when Circuit vestors as it is for men. In fact, it may even women will serve as role models to all be more essential for women. Why? For one women interested in seizing control of their Judge James Fisher advised the citizens of thing, women still outlive men, on average, financial futures. Barty County how well the courts were by about seven years. Thic helps explain the In the final analysis, successful investing doing and of all the revenue thal was being fact that, at one time or another, 90 percent is based on attributes such as perseverance, brought in. I believe the courts are doing of women become wholly responsible for resourcefulness, inquisitiveness and drive. real fine. 1 also read where Judge Fisher their own financial welfare. And those are traits that are shared equally Hopefully, these between men and women. praised the courts and staff for doing a flood of money that Furthermore, because women typically This year I reintroduced my campaign great job, and I agree with him. I never Next week, we will conclude our two-part gushes into politics today is a pollution of earn less than men, the amount of their re­ White wrote, The finance reform bill from the 105«h Con­ read where he praised the officers of all the tirement benefits is lower. Women’s pen­ series with a look at women s attitudes and democracy.” I haven’t accepted PAC contri­ gress, the PAC Limitation Act. The bill departments in this county. I do believe (H.R. 2866) would do the following: sions and retirement plan accumulations are approach to investing. butions since I first ran for the Michigan they play a pan in bringing in some of the smaller than men’s, and women receive revenue into our court system. lower Social Security payments. slate senate in 1982. Although I knew 1 would always vote the way I felt was right • Ban PACs from donating to individual Congressional campaigns. regardless of who donated to my campaign, • Require that Congressional candidates I also knew that it was equally important raise 50 percent or more of their contribu­ that my constituents had no doubts about tions from individual donors who reside how much PAC lobbyists might be influ­ within their district. encing my decisions. • Limit how much and how often individ­ Because elections are expensive, the flood of special interest money into our pol­ uals can make soft money contributions to political party organizations. itics buys preferential access to lawmakers. • Require that TV’, radio and cable stations With very busy members of Congress, report the placement of issue ads so that those who donate get more attention than there will be full disclosure. who don’t, giving them a trend toward women’s increased investment activity is so encouraging. AT&T 43-374 -3M Amentech 68-112 ♦478 gests that women arc not yet as confident as Anheuser Busch 71-M -11/16 men when it comes to making the right in­ CMS Energy 34-1JB -1-3M Coca Cola 50-3/4 66-15/16 -2-5/16 spans, women run a bigger risk of outliving their resources than do men. That's why the Sports editor does a terrific job To the editor: Your sports editor, Jim Jensen, deserves our appreciation and gratitude. - STOCKS The foltowing prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week On the other hand, some evidence sug­ vestment decisions. Forty-two percent of women worry about making a bad invest­ I called him early last summer to ask if ment decision, compared to just 32 percent Do* Chemical 108-11/18 -4-13/16 • Require labor organizations to obtain he would be interested in reporting results of men, according to the National Center Exxon 74-11/16 -2-1/16 the written permission of members before from the Martin U.S.-131 draggle. My son for Women and Retirement Research. Also, Family Dolar 21-1/2 ♦1-12 was racing in his rookie year there. a larger percentage of women than men re­ first Financial Bancorp 21-1/4 ♦12 port that Fort 49-15/16 they lack the money, knowledge and time to General Motors 61-11/T6 ♦1-1/16 -1-&8 save adequately fa retirement. chance to be heard. Former Senate Paul Simon, acknowledged by all to be an ethi­ usipg any dues or fees for political purpos­ cal member of Congress, once observed es. This legislation gets to the root of the i that when he returned to the office after a Hastings in short, with less money and longer life DatmlerChrysier better those Charles Adams, When I called, I hadn't spoken with him before! and he was very nice and acted inl&frUBd ' in- </.. ■ Hbi’j . (tiring day* he would be handed a list of more 'iphbne 'ftibssagetf' tlUrt he' could problem by targeting the special interests’ power. Banning PACs'Vfill end direct d'ort- He reported all year long about my son answer. Some of the callers were big PAC What can be done to overcome these hur­ tributions from the special interests and and his efforts after I called each week to iOU loM JC Penney 35-9/16 ■ie donors who made sure that his campaign dles? Time will take care of some of them. requiring candidates to raise money in their report results He then rm a nice feature Women now hold a larger percentage of Johnson & Johnson 91-12 -2-12 had plenty of cash. Others weren’t. Senator districts will ensure that they don’t find story about my son at the end of the sea­ management-level jobs than ever before, so Kmart 11-5/18 -1-12 their average incomes will continue to rise. Kellogg Company 36-11/16 ♦9/16 And women arc taking the lead in educa- McDonald's 43-1/16 +12 Sears 29-11/16 -2-12 Simpson Industries 11-11/16 ♦3/16 Simon asked, “Who do you think 1 called loopholes to get around the PAC ban. The back?” Needless to say, this access is dis­ other provisions will make it harder for the torting our politics and feeding our ever­ son. I was very impressed and very happy special interests to influence and fund cam­ growing government. with now he wrote the articles. paigns indirectly, and require them to dis­ I’ve dealt with other newspapers before, close exactly who is paying for issue adver­ and the banner is the best, most coopera­ Fortunately, Congress is making some progress to address these problems. The House of Representatives passed campaign tisements. tive and has the nicest people. I introduced H.R. 2866 to counteract the Jim Jensen is a real asset to J-Ad Graph­ finance reform legislation (H.R. 417) with growing influence of special interests. I am ics. I appreciate him very much. He's one my support on Sept. 14. The Shays-Meehan committed to making sure that the Ameri­ legislation is good, but not perfect. It does­ of the nicest people to talk to on the phone can people know t.iat their representatives n’t focus enough on reducing the power of and in person. And he's an excellent re­ in Washington are working for them and no special interests and ignores the problem of one else. porter. Cindy Sage. Kaep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 Pine Lake Help Wanted FULL TIME CAR PORTER/AUTO CLEAN 111’ ■PERSON NEEDED FOR OUR BUSY SERVICE DEPARTMENT. APPLY IN-PERSON TO \ STEVE TITMUS JBDreisbach I Pontiac CkwiMOBiit GMC Truck Can Today I 616-948-8000 I or Toll Free I 1-888494-55391 Nieds a TRalnhonj... Let’s get going on new shelter To the editor: Who is sitting on the money for the an­ Support She BARRY COUNTY UNITED WAY imal shelter? 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Dr. Wilgus received her medical degree from Indiana University and completed her three-year pediatric residency at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. Hastings Pediatrics is located on the second floor of the Physician Center on the campus of Pennock Hospital. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Carrie Wilgus and her family to our community! For more information on Dr. Wilgus or io schedule an appointment call, 948-PEDS(7337). 1005 West Green St. • Hastings Hastings Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. LET US QUOTEYOUR PRINTING! .,. • J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 6.25% APY Minimum deposit $50,000 6.05% APY Minimum deposit $1,000 36 Month Certificate of deposit* FDIC Insured EJational B ANK of [Hastings •Penalty for early withdrawal • Limited lime offer Main Office 241 West State Street Hastings, Michigan 945-3437 Gun Lake Office 12850 W.M-179 Hwy Wayland, Michigan. 795-7116 or 792-4406 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 30, 199C brothers, Smith; Jr. Mitin. Floyd and Richard Main. Virginia A. Sawdy Mrs. Sawdy is survived >>y her husband, Edward; two daughters, Forence (Melvin) HASTINGS - Mrs. Virginia A. Myers of Wayland, and Kimberly Sawdy Sawdy, age 58. of Hastings, passed away of Hastings; Sunday. September 26. 1999 at Pennock Sawdy of Middleville, and Charles (Susan) Hospital. Floyd sons, (Dawn) Sawdy of Freeport; step son, Gordon (Sue) Mrs. Sawdy was bom on November 11. 1940 in Hope Township. Barry County, the two daughter of Floyd (Sears) Leia & Main. Wilkins of Middleville; step-daughter. Marcia (Leonard) Methany of Plainwell; grandcluldren several mother. grandchildren; great & Leta Main of She was raised in Hope Township. Barry Dowling; three sisters, Marsha Rackctt of and attended the Shultz country New York, Robin Curtis of Indiana, and County schoo’ and Hastings Schools. Janet Mrs. Sawdy married Edward C. Sawdy on March Road Durkee 1961. She has 18. in Woodland lived on Township. Barry County for the past 38 years. fishing, auctions, yard sales, Main Dowling. Main of Linda Lee Mayfield, - age 46, of Hastings, Tuesday, September passed 28, on away at 1999 her residence. Arrangements Wren al pending are Funeral Home in Hastings. services will be held. motorcycling, bird Memorial contributions may be made to sister, Clara Benner the family. Arrangements Sawdy; Harold Respecting her wishes, private family needlework, She was preceded in death by her father, Sherry of Hastings, and Bill Main of Clarksville; watching and her dogs. daughter. four Vermontville; several nieces & nephews. wife, mother and grandmother. enjoyed of brothers, David Main of Hastings, Eldon Mrs. Sawdy was a homemaker, loving She Bennett Linda Lee Mayfield HASTINGS were made by Wren - Clara Benner, age 75. HASTINGS Funeral Home of Hastings. passed away of Hastings, Leta 28, September Tuesday. on Tendercarc at 1999 in Hastings. She was bom on September 24, 1924 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Clarence and .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey RokL Dowling. Ml 49050 Pauor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service- 9.30 a m ; Sunday School 1100 am., Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543, Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11:00 am, Evening Service al 6: 00 p m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Mich. James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday Schoo! 9.30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10.45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p m are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12), Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduli Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Carl LitcSfiald. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday, 900 a_m. Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 a m ; Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a.m. for all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 8 00 pm. BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5 00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.; freewill of­ fering. We welcome you io our church family with the warmth of ChnstY Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brefheen Church), 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus, 945-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. • Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a m. - Morning Worship; 6 00 p m. Evening Bible Study. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer. Praise, and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith - "You Arc Welcome." Church Phone. 948-2330. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of lhe hbrldWule Anglicat' Communion " 315 W Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a.m. and 10 a m Christian Education 10 a.m.; Nuncry Available at 10 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 un.; Worship Jam., P.O. Box 63, Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am. Sunday School Hour; 11 00 am Morning Wonhip Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 pm Services for Adult*. Teens and Children ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mas* 4 30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 4.00 • 4 30 pm. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHL'RCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Paator A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m THORNAPPLE 3 ALLEY CH IRC H 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m. 9:55 a.m. and 11:20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 a m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9:30 am., Sunday School, 10:45 a. m Morning Worship. Wednesday b. 00-8:00 p m Wamors (grades K5th), serving evening meals to War­ ners, 6:00 p.m ; Youth Fellowship. Sunday 4:00 p.m to 5:30 p.m. (grades 6-12th) Thursday 7:00 p m. Prayer Meeting (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . H stings. Ml 49058. St. Machias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11 00 a qt. 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. • Adult Ministries Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 am.. Morning Worship Service. 11 00 a.m . Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday Family Night 6 30 pm.. Awana. Sr. A Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ tice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MCPS, Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men. Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at II 00 a.m HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m. Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 am; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children3 min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Ben Hern ng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 am. Church Service 1030 am, Wednesday 6.00 p m. Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED Methodist church 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 am Traditional. 10:15 am Sun­ day School. 11 15 am Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ day* senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Sen ices 7 30 p.m. For more information call the church office vided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses W REN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HAS1 INGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Brnadwas Baitinp BOSLEY PHARMACY -Prcscnpiiom" I US Jeflcnon •*45-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd liaumg* Muhigjn BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST Ml N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings, fc’l 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m.. Worship 11 a m, Evening Services 6 pm Wednes­ day. Bible study 7pm Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos tn the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. Iva (Erb) Birman. Mrs. - DELTON away passed Saturday, Mrs. Kettle was bom on November 25, 1925 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Mildred and L. (Pilcher) R. owned Kettles Tax and operated She was an avid card player, gardner and enjoyed sewing and crafts. She preceded was death in by her husband, Everett Kettle on September 28, 1993; daughters, Kettle Gwendolyn in 1945 and Patricia Frazier in 1974. Mrs. Everett Kettle is survived by her sons. (Judy) Kettle Bend, South of Indiana, John Kettle of Caledonia, & Jim (Cindy) Kettle of Columbia. Tennessee; Mary daughters, Newton (Dwight) of Hastings, Jacquelyn (Thomas) Lattemer of Kalamazoo, Linda (Tommy) Johnson of Battle Creek, Dottie (Robert) Herein of and (Brian) Carolyn of Eickel Metamora, Michigan; 22 grandchildren; 24 great time and then a was Clara Moose Lodge, Hastings was preceded in She Arthur, by death Judy, and in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, the son of three Cande; John and Marie (Tice) Hoke. He graduated a from Plainwell High School in 1939. He sister, grandchildren; Pauline was also a graduate of Western Michigan She is survived by her husband. Robert University receiving his B.A. and M.A. E. Benner of Nashville; one son, Clarence (Eline) F. Benner of degrees in 1949 and 1959 respectively. one Woodland; daughter, Robin K. Benner of Hastings; Mr. Hoke was employed as high school two brothers, Elwood Birman of Baldwin, instructor and coach for Schoolcraft Public and sister. Schools. He began Katherine Stairs of Grand Ledge; nieces teaching career and nephews. Schools in Birman Donald Visitation Services Funeral conducted were Funeral services will be held on Friday, Ginbach Funeral Home Armed ; Genevieve G. Mousseau DELTON < Genevwe Mrs. 1999, 24, September unexpectedly, at her November in 1953 21. on Mousscau Wayne, Fort Indiana. crossword puzzles. solving cook, avid She a was and wonderful and Hattie Doty. enjoyed sewing. Most of all, she provided up north, an she also enjoyed gardener love and support to her family. she was death in preceded grandson. William She loved animals, riding in the car, especially by her Robert Moon; three brothers; sister, and her parents. Mrs. Mousseau survived is by her husband, Robert Mousseau; son, Charles crocheting, and knitting. Mrs. St. Clair is survived by two sons, (Carrie) of Mousseau Palo Alto. Michael St. Clair of Delton, and Bernard California; daughters, Mary Mousscau of Sl Clair of Massachusetts; one daughter, Oshtemo, Kathleen (Clare) Papierz of Arizona; Moon special Marsha Kirby of granddaughter, Chad great-grandchildren: Delton; a St. Clair, Kimberly St. Clair, Jean Warr and Kristie Byington; and four great-great­ A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, October 2, 4:00 P.M. 1999 from 2:00 to at Linda Herbert’s residence, Memorial contributions may be made to and Patty Mousscau of Ypsilanti, Michigan; sister, Marguerite Baker of Celina, Ohio; and grandchildren, Sarah, Daniel, Cynthia and were made Williams Funeral Home in Delton. by on Anderson and truly He friends. enjoyed sharing anything he owned or produced. Kindness and generosity came easily. Jfc prowdal j love and companion to his KtOw wife, three sons, and eight grandchildren. variety of sports and outdoor activities, including tennis, golf, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie Hoke of Plainwell. Mr. Hoke is his by survived wife, Dorothy of Hastings; his children, Steve (Kitty) Hoke of Hastings. Hoke of Osceola. Indiana, Jeff (Karen) and Thomas (Sheryl) Hoke of South Haven; and eight grandchildren, Janna, Ryan, Emily, Amanda. Jackson, Jordan, Dustin, and Allison Hoke; nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation, friends may call at the Hoke family residence on Market Street throughout the week. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 1, 1999 at 3:00 P.M., at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, with Reverend Willard Curtis and Reverend Kent Keller officiating. Interment will take place al Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital or Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation. Arrangements made by Ginbach Funeral Chelsea Moon. Services for Mrs. Mousseau Home in Hastings. were held Tuesday, September 28. 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home. Reverend William A. Hertel officiated. Willard K. "Bill” Nash Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Memorial contributions to the American Barry County Animal Shelter. arrangements Arizona, Interment was in Fl. 10758 East Shore Drive, Delton. Funeral Kathryn (William) Michigan, of Tucson, Funeral grandchildren. Dorothy Jack truly enjoyed and participated in a Mrs. Mousscau was bom on January 16, 1905 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John death on March 5, 1985. engine airplane an husband, he devoted his life to his family Mrs. Mousscau enjoyed playing cards & She married Kenneth St. Clair on June as December 16. 1942. As a loving father and the Charity of One’s Choice. in lhe United States Air Force. 11, 1930 in Indiana, and he preceded her in Forces married He Memorial contributions may be made to She was a veteran, serving her country Mrs. St. Clair was bom on January 31. after 31,1945 when he was discharged. in Hastings. 1924 in Rockford, Ohio, the daughter of September 29. 1999. retired He System School mechanic from April I, 1941 to December Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery Jacob and Kathryn (Linn) Baker. DELTON - Mrs. Helen St. Clair, age Public Mr. Hoke served in the United States Reverend with residence. 94, of Delton, passed away on Wednesday, he thirty years of service. William Blakslce officiating. Friday, Helen St. Clair of School, leadership. valuable Hastings October 1, 1999 at 11:00 A.M. from the officiated. Bible Church will be appreciated. principal with respect and honors in 1981 from the Mousseau, ■ passed” away Memorial contributions to Cedar Creek As Elementary provided Creek Bible Church. Pastor Brent Branham ,. Public at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. । ' Interment was at Bimfield Cemetery. and coaching Hastings September 30. 1999 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 29, 1999 al Cedar his with 1951. Northeastern Thursday, held be will Ionia; of Casebier of Oklahoma; aunt. Merle Gamer of Burr Oak; several nieces and nephews. Tuesday, Mr. Hoke was bom on April 20, 1921 American Legion. children. on passed away September 28, 1999, at Pennock Hospital. and the VFW, - Jack L. Hoke, age 78, HASTINGS of Hastings, Hastings the of member She married Robert G. nRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noahs Ark PreSchool Thursday. Sept 30 6:45 p.m Praise Team Saturday. Oct 2 Youth N isston Team meets to tear down a cotuge Sun­ day. Oct 3 WORLD COMMU­ NION SUNDAY 9 00 a.m Tradi­ tional Worship Senkc. 9 20 am Children’s Worship. 10 00 am Coffee Hour - In the Dining Roam. 10 10 a m Sunday School for all ages. 11 20 am Contemporary Worship Sen ice, 1150 a m Chil­ drens Worship The 9 00 Sen ice is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11:20 Senice is broadcast over Channel 10 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both Services 4 00-6 00 pm Youth Fellowship Monday. Oct 4 - 10 00 a ifl Sulf meets for prayer. 2 00 p m . Anniversary Committee. Lounge. 7 00 p.m.. Hall Renova­ tion Committee. Lounge Tuesday. Oct 5 - 9 30 a.m. Lydia Circle. Lounge. 7 00 pm. Girl Scout Leader* meeting. 7 15 pm. MaryEilccn Circle. Lounge Wednesday, Oct 6 - 8 00 am. Hastings Ministerial Association, First United Methodist Church. 9 30 a m. Martha Mary Circle. I 00 p m . Circle “4 meet* in park­ ing lot to carpool to Janet Fnghner’s. I 30 p m. Circle »3. 6 <*> p m Church Night Supper. 7 00 p m Chancel Choir rehearsal. 7 30 p m. Hannah Circle at Evelyn Hughes'. 7 30 pm Ruth Circle. 8 15 pm Adult Education Sub­ committee* a became brother, Kenneth Birman; and her parents. Maystead. Delton HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor 1 >sa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Musk. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all Roors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 am SUNDAY 9 30am - Sundas School every Sunday, classes arc available for everyone Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level Three classes - Goodwill. Genesis and in His Steps - arc taught for adults. 10 30 am Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast. 11:00 a.m Worship Services - childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade Monday. Oct 4 - 9:30 am , Bazaar Work­ shop Wednesday. Oct 6-4.00 p.m. Pioneer Clubs Start Benner on She enjoyed bowling and playing bingo. Kettle, Dorothy unexpectedly Service for over twenty years. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9414 Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Sunday. Oct. 3 8 00 A 10:45 am Wor­ ship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages) Thursday. Sept 30 4 «X) p m Children v Choir, 4:45 Youth Ensemble. 7 00 Adult Choir Satur­ day. Oct 2 - 9 00-2 00 - AA Dis­ trict Mtg ; 8 00 NA Monday. Oct 4 - 7:00 p m.. BoG Tuesday. Oct 5 - 7:00 pm, Shep Comm; 7.30 pm OA Wednesday. Oct. 6 10 00 a.m.. Wbrdwatchcrs. 6:00 p.m Sarah Circle. E. Robert homemaker. September 25. 1999. Pardy a for Ionia Dorothy Kettle She HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Bollwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 am Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship, 5 30 pm Kids quizzing. 6 00 p.m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day, 6:30 p.m.. Kid'* Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 a m . Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office married Clara September 19, 1945. She was employed in LANSING - Mr. Willard “Bill” K. Cancer Society, Emphysema Foundation Nash, age 75, of Lansing and formerly of or a charity Hastings, of one’s choice will be passed away Wednesday, September 22. 1999 at Mercy Hospital in appreciated. Muskegon. Mr. Nash was bom on December 1. 1923 in Carlton Township. Barry County, lhe son of Guy A PRINTER THAT IS ... gf Affordable ST Timely S' Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (6-6) 945-5192 was raised Ortha (Coykendall) in Cenler/Hastings areas. Mr. Nash had lived in the Carlton Hastings for many years and the past several years in Lansing. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company from December 6, 1946 until he retired on June 30, 1986. He was a member of the Lions Club International. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Zane Nash on March 16, (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS « MICHIGAN . USA Nash. He & and ~ sister-in-law, Margaret 1993; Nash on October 13, 1997. Mr. Nash is survived by distant relatives and a host of caring friends. Funeral Services for Mr. Nash were held Monday. September 27. 1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Carlton Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to any local Lions Club or charily of onc’» choice. �The HaMngi Banner - Thursday. September 30 1999 - Page 7 Lake Odessa N€UJS The semi-annual rummage sale at Cen­ A recent death listed was that of Ray tral United Methodist Church Fellowship Rogers of Lowell, age 90. His first wife, Hall will be Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lorraine, and Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. Prices have Vojtcch He is survived by daughter Manan a sister of AnnaBcllc remained at the same level for years. No Hamilton, inflation here! Saturday is bargain day. with dleville, wife Cry stal and stepchildren. a bagful for a buck. son Bruce Rogers Ionia County MARSP will meet should be called to 374-8420. Bill and Tena Walker hosted » pig roast on Sunday for members of Central UM of Mid­ Church. Jim Seibel assisted with the roast­ Francis Clegg of Okemos died Sept. 20 al ing. Members brought other food and the St. Edwards’ fall event is to be on Satur­ age 82. He was the father of Lynn (Larry) goodly number enjoyed the afternoon fol­ day, with a health fair offering a wide vari­ Hilton of Musgrove Highway, Edith Robin­ lowing the meal. A few hardy children went ety of health services, including exhibits son of Okemos and Sandra Rye of Pickford. into the water. Parking was available al the from several health agencies. There will be Among experts on many subjects waiting to answer Matthew and Michelle Hilton. He was a questions. There will be a few vendors and native of Pickford in the Upper Peninsula. grandchildren his arc Frank. lunch is available. This is to be held in the Irving Walker, 61. of Mulliken died Sept. new Family Center, with lots of parking on 25. His late wife Alicia (Johnson) was both north and *outh lots. daughter of the late Martha Koutz Johnson. Looking ahead, the speaker for the Ionia County Genealogical Society 50th anniversary celebrated by Humphreys was The Thursday, Oct. 21 Reservations for lunch nearby parsonage. • । Irving and Alicia were members of the Saturday. LOAHS. He was retired from the State of Oct. 9, will be the editor of “The Diaries of Michigan after 24 years of service. He was Lizzie Dravenstart." This is a collection of a past president of the Mulliken diary entries of a pioneer young lady. This Club, a Roxand Township trustee and was has been in print for some time and is on associated with a church in Florida where hand in the ICGS library at the depot-muse­ he and Alicia spent winters after his retire­ ment. They had two children. Lions BOY, Anthony, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 23, 1999 at 3:40 p.m. to Melissa and Jason Strotheide of Nashville. Weigh­ ing 5 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. Dorothy and Donald Humphreys of Del­ A family dinner was held in their honor ton were married Sept. 3, 1949 in Wilson, and the Humphreys will take a Hawaiian um. Following the recent announcement of N.C. They moved to Michigan in 1966 from Cruise to celebrate at a later date. the upcoming deadline for applications for former teacher in the Odessa schools, is Humphreys is retired from Clark •‘First Families." there was a rush of appli­ having a 90th birthday anniversary on Oct. Humphreys retired cants. most of whom had never joined the I. from Transamcrica insurance after 23 years. society. The review committee has a chal­ at 231 Springview Towers, Apt. 501 at Bat­ lenge to process all the applications before tle Creek 49017. There is to be a party for the Oct. 23 banquet in which the 1999 her, a surprise, hopefully, at the Towers. Son Previous Curt lives in Lake Odessa in the heritage Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 Johnson home with its rose garden. inches long. Cherry Hill, NJ. They have five children Mr. Equipment and Mrs. and 15 grandchildren. inductees will be recognized. Alice Johnson, widow of Walter, and a inductees and their guests also are invited. 93rd birthday Sept. 27. Roy and Minerva will celebrate their 78lh wedding anniver­ sary Oct. 5. They are well! Please send greetings to: 4032 Buena Vista Lane. Holiday. F^ 34691 or call 727-934-4006. lbs. 15 ozs. and 18 inches long. Her friends are invited to send her cards BOY, Cooper Charles, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 11. 1999 at 4:02 a.m. to Marci Haight and Alvin Morgan of North Fourth Avenue has been the scene than thal of 1998, so guests arc no. as lim­ of much activity. The France Tree service ited in number. The meeting on the 9th will GIRL, Alexis Leann, bom at Pennock Hos­ removed a large curbside tree at the Raab pital on Aug. 29, 1999 at 7 p.m. to Bob and be at the dcpot/muscum and is open to vis­ home last week. The roar of the chainsaw itors. The library is increasingly used after Tami Sponable of Middleville. Weighing 8 was heard on Monday as the remains were each meeting as members turn to the cut into smaller segments. There is a lot of resources. Most of the cemetery indexes for pounding as the Ionia county are on hand for review. nearing completion with new siding and a nock Hospital on Sept. 10, 1999 at 3:43 a.m. new porch. The roof and replacement win­ to Julie and Don Kruszka nf Battle Creek. dows were already in place. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. The meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Double celebration for the Baumans Hospital on Sept. 17, 1999 at 9:06 a.m. to Jennifer Coleman of Hastings. Weighing 5 This year's banquet site is more spacious Historical Society is coming in two weeks. Minerva Bauman will be observing her BOY, Benjamin Michael, bom at Pennock Ryder-Hynes house is lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Emerson Elisabeth, bom at Pen­ Robert Reed of Holland will present the Heavy equipment was used a week earli­ video of his interview with Claude Shcllcn- er to reduce the amount of Irnibs interfering GIRL, Adelyn Jeanne, bom at Pennock bargcr on his experiences of World War II. with power lines along the east perimeter of Hospital on Sept. 7, 1999 at 8:20 a.m. to This is highly recommended by anyone Twin City Foods and the rear of the Catt Roy and Emily Black of Lake Odessa. who has seen it. Workers on the CSX line have been busy property. The family members had earlier Weighing 8 lbs. I oz. and 20 inches long. for weeks. A stack of tie and rail sections is Vince Wiltshire^ rental house had a large GIRL, ShiyAnna Jean, bom at Pennock piled next to the tracks at Fourth Avenue. At evergreen removed from the north lawn. Hospital on Sept. 7, 1999 at 11:03 a.m. to times, some crossings have been dosed. Between the Catt and Wiltshire places half MaiCella Morris of Vermontville. Weigh­ Last week Robert Road and Tasker Road a block apart, there were stacks of limbs ing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. workmen replaced units. It waiting for the village tree pickup on the were closed removed six tall evergreen trees nearby. appears that at Tasker Road the roadway for third Monday. cars and trucks has been built up to match West Berlin Wesleyan Church had a pig the new crossing level. As a result of their roast on Saturday with other good food. A hours of work, it is common to have lights large crowd enjoyed the meal, which was flashing and bells dinging when no train is served indoors but eaten at picnic tables in sight. ATethian members outside. Homer Jones provided vocal music attended the from Central UMC during the whole time. Both parking lots travelogue were full and both sides of Bliss Road were VanPoltn on Hawaii Thursday evening at the Lakewood lined with cars even during the last hour. High School auditorium. They then con­ Local members of the Michigan Associa­ vened at the Ted Armstrong home for a tion of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) brief business meeting. Some members had met with others from Barry. Eaton and joined others from Union Bank's Class Act Ionia counties at the restored Opera house Club to go by bus to the Henry Ford Home at Grand Ledge Thursday of last week. The Fairlanc and Greenfield Village. Lunch was state president, the executive director Bon­ at the Ford mansion. nie Carpenter and the state liaison with AARP-NRTA were on hand to address the retirees with what is happening, legislative prospects and more. The lunch was catered by Swede’s Restaurant of Mulliken. Leah Abbott and Deles Johnson are officers of Need Printing? Call the Experts! J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 area 15, which was the host group this year. Others came from Montcalm. Gratiot and Jackson counties, as well as some from Ing­ Driver ham. Less than half the retirees in the sys­ tem are currently members of the retirement Hostetlers to celebrate 50th anniversary A 50th wedding anniversary open house group designed for their benefit. Member­ Isaacson-Lyttle to wed in March Lyttle of Dowling are pleased to announce Woodland will take place on Saturday, Oct. their engagement. The parents of the couple 16, 1999. The event will be held at the are Frank and MaryLou Isaacson of Spring­ Castleton Township Hall in Nashville, Ml field, Ml and Gorden and Calvcna Lyttle of children. They arc Roger and Kathy PRICE REDUCED TO $115,000 'S Hostetler of Edwardsburg, Rolland and School and Kellogg Community College and is currently employed by Employment David Bauman of Clark Lake, Bruce and Group Managed Services. Patty Hostetler of Rosemount, Minn., Brent Russ is a graduate of Hastings High and Betty Hostetler of Muskegon, Lori and School and is currently employed by 7-Up Pastor Mike Feaster of Beach Park. HI., and Co. of Paw Paw as a truck driver. The wedding will be March 25, 2000. MacLeods to mark 30th anniverssary parsonage by FreisMiner Condo for onl, 30th wedding anniversary on Sept. 21st. Also they have two daughters, Susan and >'ani Kim MacLeod, both of Hastings. Rev. Cards and Letters may be sent to 235 W. William Wiltsc. they have lived most of w lease a loaded, 1999 FU) maintained well. 3 bedroom. finished basement. 16x32 swimming pool, deck, screen porch, dishwasher, updated mechanical (furnace, septic and hot water htr. new in last 5 yrs ), fenced in back The)- have lived in Hastings since 1975. Jim Hostetler and Jerilec Hcrzcl were Circuit 34 TANNER LAKE ROAD (Just off Heath Quiet family neighborhood 3 miles from Hastings. John and Linda MacLeod celebrated their married on Oct. 15. 1949 at the Hastings Methodist Effective Oct 1st $1,000 SignOn Bonus trn f »P CpfeffM) hr Dowling. Pattic is a graduate of Springfield High Nancy Hostetler of Belding, Julia and Darlene and Scott Toaz of Diamondalc. COHSMKTnMVMT Pattie Isaacson of Battle Creek and Russ honoring Mr. and Mrs. James Hostetler of from I to 4 p.m. and will be hosted by their ship is about 44.000 statewide. X Call (616) 945-4799 ...for appointment to view. $1,000 a month! Cad for more detads. ★★★★★★★★★★★ . X Clinton St., Hastings, Ml 49058. their married life at their home, south of Woodland and have spent eight winters in Florida since 1989. Jim retired in 1988, af­ ter working 20 years «:♦ the Motor Wheel Corp, in Lansing and 16 years for the Sin­ ator before their marriage. After raising ■ St. Edward's * Fall Bazaar their family, she worked in Hastings at the Saturday, October 2, 1999 • 9am - 4pm Scars, Montgomery Ward, and True Value Luncheon -11:00 am - New Menu clair Oil Co. in Hastings. He also is a farmer, horseman, and collector of antique tractors. Jerilec worked as a telephone oper­ < Prescription Convenience... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Hardware stores. She also has been a vol­ unteer for the American Cancer Society and Health Fair recently for Cystic Fibrosis. Jim and Jerilec Hu & Pneumonia Shots Cholesterol & Glucose Checks are members of the Barry Co. Antique Tractor and Machinery Club. They have How-to Workshops 19 grandchildren, one de­ ceased grandson, three great-grandchil­ dren, five stcp-grandchildrcn and three Informational’Educational Cookies & Baked Goods • Area Crafters’ Booths step-great grandchildren. No gifts please. Pennock Pharmacy Raffle • Handcrafted Pie Safe - Afghans Drive-thru Open 7 Days/Walk-in 6 Days Cash Prizes - Mary Other Items Advertise Your GARAGE SALE in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday. Call 945-9995 _€ St. Edward’s Parish Family Center 531 Jordan Like St.. Lake Odessa. Ml 4SM9 , £ (616) 948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 30 19S9 front of friends and family, which is humil­ iating. I work and am financially indepen­ dent. Should I leave him? - Tom in Win­ LEGAL NOTICES nipeg, Canada. Ann landers Dear Winnipeg: You do the marketing, cooking, cleaning, laundry and pay all the bills. He criticizes you, humiliates you in front of family and friends, has no consid­ State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate Hie No. 99-22708-IE Estate of WILLIAM L NICHOLS. DECEASED Social Security No 400-24-8246 TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 2990 Yankee Springs Road. Rt 3. Mtodieviiie Ml 49333 died July 12. 1999 An instrument dated Apr* 4. 1984 has been admitted as the win of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Dale L Nichols 4291 Michael Ave . Wyoming, Ml 49509 or to both independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 W Court Street Suite 302. Hastngs. Ml 49058 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it. James L Koetje (P32089) 4095 Chicago Drive. SW Grandvrtte. Ml 49418 (616) 534-9637 (9^30) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made m the conditions of a certain Mortgage, made by CRAIG L iRISh and WENDY L IRISH, husband and wife, whose address is 402 Kellogg Street. Nashville. Ml 49073-9764, as Mortgagor, to Union Bank of Lake Odessa a Michigan Banking Corporation Lake Odessa. Mtch.gan, as Mortgagee Dated September 23. 1991. and recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on October 8. 1991, in Liber 524 of Mortgages on Pages 571. on which Mortgage there ts claimed to be at the dale of this notice for pnncipal and interest, the sum of Thirty-three Thousand Eighty Dollars and Nineteen cents ($33,060 19) with interest at the rate of 8 75% And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Sate con­ tained in said Mortgages, and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the above said Mortgages, win be foreclosed by a sale of the parcel of the premises therein de­ scribed. or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. County of Barry, Michi­ gan. that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on the 28th day of October. 1999, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard time, of said day and sad premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgages, together with interest payable at the rale Of. 10.75%. together with late tees, legal costs, attorneys fees and also any taxes and in­ surance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sate, which sad premises are described in said Mortgage, as follows, to-wrt A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Described as commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along the North line of said Section 36 a distance of 1014 79 feet; thence South 00 denrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds East, at right angles to said North Section line. 193 20 feet to the Southeast­ erly line of Kellogg Street, thence South 34 de­ grees 52 minutes 31 seconds West, along said Kellogg Street. 141.14 feet to the true place of be­ ginning; thence North 90 Degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 182 46 feet, thence South 03 de­ grees 43 minutes 02 seconds West. 13 97 feet, thence North 88 degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds West. 104 89 feet, thence North 82 degrees 04 minutes 11 seconds West 77 45 leet. to the place of beginning PPf51-002-000-400-00 The period of redemption wtfl be six (6) months from the date of sale Dated September 10. 1999 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA Mortgagee. Drafted by: Timothy L Tromp. P.C. (P41571) 911 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 By: Timothy L Tromp (P41571) Attorney for Union Bank of Lake Odessa (10/14) ztp3:forectosureAiminshl Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting September 14, 1999 - 7:00 p m. Six Board members present. Cruttenden ab­ sent. County Commissioner Barty, two guests Approved minutes, received treasurer s report Approved membership in Barry Co Chamber of Commerce and $500 tor brochure Conducted Budget Hearing Approved concept of library contract Amended budget for oust control and road work Paid outstanding bills Adjourned at 8 03 Bunnie Cruttenden. Clerk (9/30) Synopsis BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meetlng/Publlc Hearing September 7. 1999 Public Heanng tor SW & NW Shore opened at 7:00 p.m All Board members present, J Scales and sev­ eral residents present Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. Minutes of August 3. 1999 meeting were ap­ proved with (1) correction and placed on file Treasurer report for penod 05 presented to each member and placed on file Adopted Resolution 99-6. parts 2. 3. 5. A 6 for SW & NW Shore Dr combined Hired Kevin Glessmg as a Barry Township Pa­ trolman Authorized September bills lor $36,163 75 Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clark Richard Barnum. Supervisor (9/30) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been madin the conditions of a mortgage made by Norm. Jean Campbell (original mortgagors) to American Home Improvement Products Inc . Mortgagee, dated December 3. 1997. and recorded on Janu­ ary 22. 1999 in Document #1024142. Barry County Record. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FIRST UNION TRUST COMPANY. NATIONAL COMPANY As Co­ Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agree­ ment dated as of November 30. 1997. senes 1997-D. Assignee by an assignment dated June 16. 1999. which was recorded on September 7. 1999. in Document# 1034966. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 32/100 dollars ($16,289 32). including inter­ est at 11 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m . on November 11. 1999 Sad premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE Barry County. Mctvgan. and are described as A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. PraneWte Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at a point in the center of highway 45 rods South of the South 1/4 post of Sectton 35. Town 2 North. Range 10 West tor place of begin­ ning; thence West 20 rods; thence North 4 rods thence East 20 rods to the center of said high­ way. thence South in the center of said highway to place of beginning Now assessed for tax pur­ poses as Lot 9. Supervisor s Plat of the Village of Prairieville, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 74 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 30. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593-1306 Trott 8 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 301'X) Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Eir 'ham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite"#990607185 Mustangs Curves for umm' t.^Over 1100 Locations!_> Here is your opportunity to bring the Leading Women's Total Fitness Franchise to Hastings! Curves for women*is the first to offer both, a state of the art fitness facility & one-on-one weight loss guidance, in one affordable program! Carves Offers... QUICKFIT, the world's first 30 minute total work­ out for women & the #1 fat burning program. 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Parents’ code charge of $41 for a circumcision. I immedi- Dear Ann Landers: I found this column atcly contacted the hospital and said cither of yours in my desk drawer. It was dated they correct this mistake, or I would sue April 1985.1 can’t remember why I clipped them and the publicity would be devastat­ it. but the message is one that needs to be ing. They apologized, and removed the repeated. People have a tendency to forget. charge at once. - Michigan Mom. I hope you will run it again soon. Thanks. Ann. - A.P. from Upstate New York. Dear Mom: I hope you pit that bill in her baby book. It would be provide a good Dear A.P: With pleasure. Here it is: laugh for years to come. Guelph Correction Centre for his summer An alcohol problem? How can vou help work. While there, he developed an excel­ yourself or someone you love? "Alco­ lent rapport with many young lawbreakers. holism: Haw to Recognize It. How to Deal He asked the boys for clues as to WHY With It. How to Conquer It" will give you they had ended up in that situation. He then the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, asked them to draw up a code for parents to business-size envelope and a check or follow, zeroing in on specific areas where money order for S3.75 THEY had failed. Here is what emerged: postage and handling) to: Alcohol, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box Dear Ann Landers: Recently, you printed a letter about water safety for chil­ dren written by Dennis Burr of Pensacola, Fla. I realize Mr. Burr was writing about children in swimming pools, but 1 would like to add one more rule that could save The Rev. C. Galea was assigned to the 1. Keep cool. Don’t fly off the handle. Don’t swim alone (this 11562. includes Chicago. III. Keep the lid on when things go wrong. Kids 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55). To need to see how much better things turn out find out more about Ann Landers and read when people keep their tempers under con- her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ tiOl. cate web page at www.creators.com. lives no matter where you arc swimming. Never Swim Alone. Ocean swimming is different from a dip in a quiet inland lake or a pool. The under­ tow can take you down, no matter how good a swimmer you arc. I’ve seen three drown­ ings. and it’s a horrible experience to drag a once-vibrant body from the mud and debris at the bottom of a lake or ocean. I wouldn't wish this experience on my worst enemy. L.F. in Calabash. N.C. Dear L.F.: Your three-word warning could save lives. I’ll repeat it: Never Swim Alone. 2. Don’t get strung out from booze or too many pills. When we see our parents reach­ ing for those crutches, we get the idea that Gambling kids Thanks, Ann it is perfectly OK to reach for a bottle or a Dear Ann Landers: My wife and I re­ Dear Ann Landers: Thanks for alerting pill when things get heavy. Children are cently returned from a vacation in Nevada. women to check for breast nipple changes. careful observers and great imitators. As senior citizens, wc enjoy the entertain­ I am now undergoing radiation for cancer. 3. Bug us a little. Be strict. Show us ment and wonderful food the gaming casi­ When my doctor asked how I happened to who’s boss. We need to know we have got nos provide for their customers. What trou­ notice the changes. I told him I read about some strong supports under us. When you eave in. we get scared. bled us greatly was the lack of attention it in Ann Landers’ column. He said. “I hope given children by their parents. Very late you thanked her." I said 1 had not, so I'm 4. Don’t blow your class. Stay on that one evening, we observed two pre-teen girls thanking you now. - Delores Fnedman in pedestal. Don’t try to dress, dance or talk asking for money in exchange for pressing West Hills, Calif. like your kids. You embarrass us, and you the floor button for adults riding the eleva­ look ridiculous. tor. Another time, wc observed a child, 5. Light a candle. Show us the way. Tell about 8 years old, walking through the us God is not dead or sleeping or on vaca­ casino alone, drinking leftover alcoholic tion. We need to believe in something big­ beverages. Wc live in dangerous times. While secu­ ger and stronger than ourselves. 6. Scare the hell out of us. If you catch us rity personnel arc there to help, they cannot lying, stealing or being cruel, get tough. Let do everything. Please, Ann, tell those par­ us know WHY what wc did was wrong. Im­ ents w'ho ignore their children that while press on us the importance of not repeating they entertain themselves, they are gam­ bling with something far more precious such behavior. 7. When wc need punishment, dish it out. But let us know you still love us, even than money. - Seniors in North Holly­ wood, Calif. Dear North Hollywood Seniors: Children us think twice before we make that same under age 21 should not be allowed in gam­ move again. ing casinos, and many establishments pro­ 8. Call our bluff. Make it clear you mean hibit them from entering. Most hotels pro­ what you say. Don’t compromise. Don’t vide baby-sitters for young children, which cave in. And don’t be intimidated by our makes more sense than bringing them to threats to drop out of school or leave home. gaming rooms, where they are easily bored Stand up to us. and we’ll respect you. Kids don’t w'ant everythiriglhc'y ask for. and forced to stay up long past their bed­ 9. Be honest. Tell us the truth no matter what. And be straight-arrow about every­ vacation should leave the children home with a reli­ able family member or a paid adult. mile away. The bottom line is that wc want you to tell it like it is. 10. Praise us when we deserve it. If you give us a few compliments once in a while, wc will be able to accept criticism a lot eas­ ier. Dump ‘him’ Dear Ann Landers: I have been with “him” for five years. We met through my brother. 1 ended up jumping from a shaky relationship into one with “him" - which everyone knows is not the way to go. For a while, it was OK, but then, we Absurd bill started to argue a lot, and it’s still that way. “Him” has a hot temper and flies off the Dear Ann Landers: A while back, you handle easily. He doesn’t help with any­ printed some letters from readers who re­ thing in the house. I do the laundry, clean­ ported absurd mistakes on bills they re­ ing. cooking and grocery shopping. I pay ceived. 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Ml 49316 CITY OF HASTINGS ELECTION NOTICE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION Take notice that any qualified elector of the City of Hastings. County ol Barry, who is not already regis­ tered for the odd year City General Election to be held. November 2, 1999. BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! The last day to register tor the November 2. 1999 City General Election is October 4. 1999 Registration will be taken at the office of the City Clerk each working day until Monday. October 4. 1999 on which day the City Clerk will be in his office between the hours of 9:00 a m. and 5:30 p.m lor the purpose of receiving registrations of electors quali­ fied to vote 1-800-237-2379 B€RrsrsiBiaFsamMEsrMD«w(.M: Everil G Manshum. City Clerk Hastings, Michigan Kevin Edward Beaudry. Shelbyville and Deborah Ruth Kinsley, Shelbyville. Melissa Anne Truesdale, Bellevue. Nicholas Eugene Hammond, Cloverdale and Raquel Dawn Amos. Cloverdale. Jefrey Lewis Tyrrell. Hastings and Debo­ rah Renea Comp, Hastings. Kevin King Aspinall, Freeport and Carrie Jane Kidder, Hastings. James Michael Hilton. Hastings and Kimberly Sue BeI son, Hastings Matthew Dale Wartenbe, Nashville and Dawn Diane Monroe, Nashville. bara Elizabeth Spencer. Nashville. Victor Ronald Bellows, Hastings and MarDcan Daughn Kohl, Hastings. Joseph Edward May, Nashville and Julie Ann Heacock, Nashville. Andy Charles Richardson, Middleville and Chrystal Ann Johnson, Middleville. Michael Todd Emmons, Hastings and Sue Ann Maccombs, Hastings. Michael Grant Flicarman, Jr.. Wayland and Heidi Marie Miller, Wayland. Ryan James Grevcnstuk, Hastings and Tracy Ann Leese. Battle Creek. Michael E. Stowe, Middleville and Nan­ cy Jean Smith, Middleville. I love “him." but don’t know if I should est. When our second daughter, “Mary,” was CLERICAL I] Troy John Kidder, Shelbyville and Dawn Renee McCarter, Hastings. Kenneth Loyd Sealy, Nashville and Bar­ thing. We can take it. Lukewarm answers make us uneasy. Wc can smell uncertainty a — Louis Reginald Hamel, Bellevue and though we have let you down. It will make time. Parents who want a real licenses An txMpencMnf Ic*tmo o/ 4Oy Wc • 10 Srya-d St - Kalamazoo. Mcngan 49001 • 345 2400 9126 tad DC Awrxjo • Kictiond. Mtetvyyi ,IJ43 - 539-5252 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sete THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been matte in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marian R. R upright (original mortgagors) to First Finance. Inc , Mortgagee, dated June 28. 1996. and recorded on July 9. 1996 in Liber 665. on P.^ge 915. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assignee by an assignment dated July 10. 1996, which was recorded on June 23.1997, in Uber 699. on Page 420. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY AND 89/100 dollars ($109,790 39). including interest al 11 600% per annum Under the power of sate contained n sate mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage wii be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on November 18. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at a point on the North hne of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Balti­ more Township Barry County. Michigan, distant East. 330 00 teet from the North 1/4 post of said Section, thence continuing East along sari North Section kne. 165 00 teet; thence South 264 00 feet, thence West 16500 teet; thence North 264 00 teet to the Place of Begtonmg The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 30. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1302 Trott 8 Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F4e #990809015 Tigers (10/28) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 30. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time Bowen’s .1836-1985 By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The following essay was written by Mor­ ion J. Cook in 1985 and shared with us by Nonna Velderman. Marion writes: “In 1836 Mortermer B. Martin, a land speculator, came to Barry County and pur­ Work at Bowen’s Mills, 1864. chased land from the government. The pres­ ident was Manin Van Buren, who signed The water power and grind stones had not of the ancient machinery remained intact the contracts. been used for nearly 40 years. Some of the and can be seen when the floor is open for tours in September. “This land was located in the north west foundations were crumbling. Various tim­ part of Yankee Springs Township, part of bers were decaying and time had taken its “In the early days, a trip to the mill was a Section No. 17 and Section No. 8. The lake, toll. All four levels of the mill had to be big event. It gave folks a chance to meet now known, as Payne Lake is included in restored and this has been done. friends and neighbors and to catch up on all this tract. (Section No. 17). “Of course one of the first things needed in those early days of Barry County was a “The mill is now a living museum, dedi­ the late news as they waited for their turn to cated to the early pioneers of Barry County come up. “Now people come for miles around to and their ingenuity. saw mill. Soon Mr. Payne and his son-in­ “The Cooks opened the main floor to the see and feel the way things were done by law built a dam and saw mill where two public every Saturday, June through Octo-t their ancestors in days gone by the ‘Past creeks joined just north of the lake. It was ber. Tours could be booked for week days.; Lives Again* at Historic Bowen's Mills. powered by a water wheel with a four-foot The third Saturday of each month was “Neal Cook had a dream, which was to fall and they soon were sawing 1,000 feet of known as ‘Old Fashion Day.’ On that day sec the water wheel reconstructed on the lumber a day. The creeks became known as the mill and its grounds came alive as the grounds. He did drawings and sketches of Payne and Hoag Creeks. Hoag Creek has past lived again. Demonstrations of old the water wheel and made plans for recon­ since been changed to Cobb Creek. time skills. Civil War camps were held. structing it. Parts of a water wheel were Folk music, arts and crafts and a flea mar­ purchased and brought to the site. Neal ket were just a sampling of the exciting Cook died in things that were happening on that day. dream completed. However, the effort to “About 1838, Nathan Barlow, a lawyer, Bowen’s Mills as it looked in 1985 when Marion Cook wrote the article. purchased some land which included the saw mill. Seeing the added potential of 1989 without seeing his more water power a quarter of a mile or so “In the lower level there was the power build the wheel continued. This year, 10 up the creek, Mr. Barlow relocated the mill section, along with a black smith shop and years after his death, the wheel is now in to its present location. History tells us that the water powered machine shop. This area place, thanks to the effort of many volun­ he used many of the timbers from the orig­ was opened on all ‘Old Fashioned Days.* inal mill. Ox teams were used to transport The main floor was o>x:ncd to the public teers. “Another significant event which affects wooden dam every Saturday throughout the summer and life at Bowen s Mills, Marion, who had across the creek, the water was backed up fall and there were artifacts from the 1800s. married Ron Frye, felt it was time for them 14 feet, making the mill pond and then in this floor housed (and still does) the grist to step back from the labor of running the turn flooded the two ponds upstream mak­ and cider mills. mill and its programs and decided to sell it them. Upon building the ing the lake, which was named Barlow “Water rushed through the massive tur­ in 1997. The Cook children had been bine and turned the grind stones, and still involved in the restoration and the opera­ “The Barlows also built the house on the does. Golden kernels of com become fresh tions of the historic site. cast side of the old mill road, near the Mill com meal, which was for sale. Every Satur­ “CarlcenCook Sabin and her husband, Pond. It was there in this house court was day morning in October the huge old cider Owen Sabin, became the new owners of the held and legal matters were taken care of. press was put into action and bushels and Bowen’s Mills and its property in 1998. The house in 1985 was owned and being bushels of apples became gallons and gal­ They are following many of the same pro­ Lake. restored by Richard and Sandic O’Dell. lons of fresh cider in just moments. During grams instituted by the Cooks and have changed the month of October the mill was open on added some creative ideas of their own. hands again when Timothy and Franklin weekday afternoons for color tours and Miles bought it More and more people cider sales. 1854 tile saw mill “Around were coming to the area and lumber was in great demand for building homes. Miles Barlow saw mill (now Bowen's Mill) before the grist and flour mill from a pencil sketch found in the family Bible of George Richards. “They are adding a new building for use as a blacksmith shop. They have added sev­ "The gram storage and workshop on the eral events and have enlarged the season Christmas’ following third level were transformed from a rustic including sprawling area to a cozy home for the Thanksgiving. They can serve private par­ ordered some new equipment from New Cooks. Many of the old beams have been ties, weddings and company picnics. York State. His new ‘Muley” saw mill was left exposed and add a handsome richness delivered by ox team. He could now saw throughout the living quarters. Hand sten­ 7,000 feet of lumber per day. ciled walls, a wood stove and grain elevator wanted to increase his production, so he f “The next owner was O.C. Bates, who *lt^ “The Past continues to Live Again at His­ toric Bowen's Mills.” Source: The Past Lives Again at Historic Bowens Mills: Marion J. Cook, 1985: Plat shafts added to the quaintness. owned the saw mill for about one and one- “An open house was held during the half years before selling it to E.H. Bowen, August ‘Old Fashioned Day* each year and 1913 and 1998: History of Allegan and who took possession of the property in costumed guides were helpful as the public Barry Counties. 1864. came to visit the area and to celebrate the The Reminder. “Edwin H. Bowen moved to Yankee maps of Yankee Springs. I860, 1873, 1895. 1880: Senior Exchange: anniversary of the Cook ownership. Springs in 1864 and admired the saw mill. “The fourth floor was made into a recre­ Bowen and his son, William, added a grist ation of the workshop along with the art mill with three levels to the operation. This gallery. Many of the huge gears and much addition was 24 feet by 48 feet and housed two sets of French Burr Stones. The area soon became known as Bowen’s Mills. Before that it had been known as Gun Lake, American Fellowship Michigan. The first post office was estab­ lished in 1850 and was called Gun Lake Mutual Insurance Coi Post Office. E.H. Bowen was appointed postmaster in 1865 and it was re-named Bowen’s Mills. penstock (channel for water to run through) “The mail was kept in a large basket in causing massive destruction. The saw mill the family's home, where the fanners from was washed away, along with a portion of the surrounding countryside would call as the wall of the lower level of the grist mill. often as twice each week for their letters. It is hard to imagine the extent of the dam­ The mail was earned by stage coach from age, even as one views the old photos taken Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids. The mail was shortly after it happened. carried from Wayland by a rider who met “In 1902, Mr. Bowen purchased a huge the stage there and carried it to Bowen’s Albright cider press from Burdette Briggs. Mills. A wooden letter holder, with pigeon A room 18 feet by 24 feet was added on the holes was made and put in the office of the side of the mill to house the large cider mill where people could pick up their mail. press. “The Bowenses sold out to Mr. Lanson This letter box is still in the mill. “In the early 1870s. rumors were going Kieney in 1912. Mark and Mary Ritchie around about the railroad coming through bought the property about a year after that. Bowen’s Mills, going from Grand Rapids to They owned it until 1922, when E arn and Battle Creek. When it did, it would mean all Minnie Norris Springer purchased it. the more people would be settling along its “During most of the 37 years that the path. In that case the mill wouldn't be large Springers owned the mill it was a hub of enough to handle all the needs. Mr. Bowen activity; grinding flour and grist, making for the anticipated cider and vinegar, and it also was used as a wanted to be ready increase in volume. The roof of the mill was weighing station for the local pickle grow­ taken off and a fourth level was added. ers. The Springers had a little store and a When the railway did come in 1867-1869, it gas pump. “In ihc winter of 1943, disaster struck followed the Thomapple River and never came to Bowen’s Mills. again. Muskrats had been digging around •‘About this same time, William Bowen the dam and weake;~<ed the wall and sudden­ was courting Adeline Richards. They were ly on a cold winter night it again gave way. married on Dec. 31, 1874. They built the The penstock was destroyed and almost all house across from his parents. This house of the stone wall of the lower level was has been owned by several people over the washed down stream. The mill was left tee­ years. It was obtained in 1984 by Neal and tering on the two short foundation walls, Manon Cook and once again added back which were still intact. Most of the contents into the mill property. of the batement were never found. “Around the turn of the century disaster “What a heartache this must have been struck the mill several times. The saw mill for Mr. Springer, who was 71 years of age at had previously been converted from water the time. Once again old photos reveal what power to the newest source of power, state an awesome job the repair would entail. of the art for the time, steam power. Two of However, Mr. Springer went right to work the mill workers had fired up the old sta­ on it and by fall had the old mill patched up tionary steam engine and were waiting for it again. to get up a full head of steam. The safety valve stuck. “Business was slow. /'.II of the surround­ ing communities had built up mills and kept “Soon there was a big explosion and they them updated with the latest and fastest were both killed. Not long after this tragedy, equipment. With modem means of trans­ the wooden dam went out. taking with it the portation. many farmers preferred to go where they could do their milling and their shopping as well in one trip. In 1953 the mill ceased to operate as a business after approximately 113 years of continuing ser­ vice to the people of the area. “About 1955, Neal and Helen Engel bought the mill. Their primary use of it was to use its property to raise pickles on its acreage for about four growing seasons. When it became harvest time, Engel hired transit workers to help pick the crop of pickles. The mill building became home to as many as 30 Mexican workers for several weeks each year. They brought their own cots, stove, tables and chairs and used the mill pond for bathing. They loved the mill and were happy there. The sounds of their guitars and singing could be heard far into the night. “The Engels also made cider a couple of times after they bought the mill. They belt­ ed up the cider press to a tractor for power Automobile Insurance OFFERS MONTHLY POLICIES For “Safe” Drivers. Convenient "Pay at you drive" continuous plan! NO FINANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY Call ua dirtet» save! Our monthly ratas to operate the press. Over the years, the $1E92 I ■ ■ EACH ■ MONTH power source had been converted from MANDATORY M FAULT COVERAGE water to steam to an old ooe lunger (single cylinder, with large flywheels) gasoline engine. “Four families bought the mill from the Engels in 1971. They were Gordon and Willonorc Fuhr, Dick and Martha Shaw. Bill and Beverly Slade and Caroline and David Dimmers. They replac-d the win­ dows, and doors which vandals the vehicle for pleasum and an mamed ages 25 54. wtfh two or mon can insured on the same pokey and hve in surrounding anas Cities of Grand nagids. Kaiamaroo and Kentwood proper awMSe st stgnty higher premiums also offer... Hte 1 and 5 month conltnuoua poHclaa atoo avadabla. (Qatarminad toy multiplying rato ahown toy 1 tor tna montha or 5 tor ala inomhaK had destroyed and did a basic cleanup job at the A 25% dteoount la appliad to moot additional can, PLUS a Ml 25% mill. “In 1972, a Michigan Historic marker was erected naming Bowen’s Mills as a Michigan Historical Site. It was opened for woman 25 and ovar and man 10 and paar. tours several times over the seven years of Joni with the thoi. their ownership. have already calle “In the fall of 1978, Neal and Marion Cook bought the mill and took on the pro­ ject of restoring the mill. “As the saying goes ‘The worse use is no use.’The mill had set idle for over 30 years. irn how y CALL TODAY - TOLL FREE 1-800-648-6329 FOR RATE QUOTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 30. 1999 < < me l< think < I it by Jim Jensen SCORING Dan Kiel (Middleville) 70 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 48 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 48 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 42 Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 36 J.T. Charron (Delton) 24 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 21 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 20 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 18 Zia Shook (Middleville) 14 Derek Stiles (Delton) 12 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 10 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 8 Joey Keller (Hastings) 8 it’s important to remember those who gave so much Taking a look Hastings at High School's glorious past has coached many winning teams, looks forward to another successful season." When doing research for this week's story on the late >ack Hoke, members of In retrospect, this caption could be referring to many of Hoke's the J-Ad Graphics staff were able to go accomplishments and not just the wins back and look at ole* yearbooks and and losses he achieved in the sporting newspaper articles to understand more events. Some of these greats have passed and about Hoke's career in education. It was great for J-Ad's sports editor to some still remain here. It was a great not only get a chance to learn more about pleasure to know Buzz Youngs for the Hoke and HHS' past, but to also see the short time that I did and it has been great individuals who helped to mold this to come to a community that felt like school system into lhe great one that it home on first arrival. The good people has become. here, many of them educators like Hoke There were many individuals like Hoke who dedicated their time to teaching our leaders. current Educators often are was, truly make Hastings one of the finest places to live. When gre»l people pass, you get a criticized for their work and it's too bad feeling that you should have spent more that more people can't understand how time knowing them better. I was able to they important are to building an exceptional society. speak to Jack Hoke just once for a story we did on lhe Hastings Relays and now I Some familiar faces appeared in the books and clippings we researched during this enjoyable journey. Jock wish that would have spent time knowing more about such a great person. Hoke are endearing and full of happiness and warmth. I just wish that I could have Ken Robb, Gladys Youngs, Lew Lang, taken more time to knew him even more. Gordon Cole. Carroll Jensen... just to name a few. Maybe a chance to play a round of golf, You talk about a group of all-stars, a that talk about Western Michigan University this sports, talk about the Plainwell Trojans, community. In a way, you can look at discus the past Saxon programs in track group did so Josh Woodard (22) powers for extra yards on the ground as lineman Matt Larsen (65) opens a hole with a solid block. The stories that have been told about Bob VandcrVeen, Bill Karpinski, Pat Murphy. Clarey, RUSHING Dan Kiel (Middleville) 80-680 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 74-471 Zia Shook (Middleville) 69-389 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 38-354 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 44-314 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 31-283 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 64-271 Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 53-257 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 38-246 Josh Woodard (Hastings) 49-232 J.T. Charron (Delton) 58-206 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 38-169 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 18-100 much for these materials and find reason to why and football. There so much we could you should have become an educator have discussed. yourself. Great teachers, great administrators, great coaches, great people. One caption in the 1962 HHS yearbook says the following, "Coach Hoke who Saxons give Chix the boot in homecoming classic It was a game that came down to two points in lhe first quarter as he ran one in kicks. And from for fortunately Hastings, were Matthews champions tournament at last the St. weekend outscoring its two opponents 16-5. BCC beat Capital City 11-3 Fnday and came back Saturday to defeat Family Alter 5-2. Neil Chapman scored a school-record seven goals in the Capital City contest. to keep his football team undefeated at 5­ never go away. Talk to you soon. 0. "We told the kids all week that they (Zeeland) had fast, strong kids and we The lhe game with Family Alter scoring three times. Winegar and Holley each had one goal. Recording assists were Stuut with two and Eric I *n»phere, Adam Burkett and Winegar each with one. Thompson and Hickey again played in goal making five and 12 saves, respectively. Lamphcrc and Don Pashby also notched special credit to the team's former coach, John Price, for giving him such a talented team to work with. 3 victory, Eric Lamphcrc had three, Rob "Basically, I'm enjoying the fruits of Holley one, Winegar one and Chapman his labor," coach Lamphcrc said. "We're a one. In goal, Thompson made six saves and Shane Hickey five saves. Chapman again was the top scorer in legitimate contender for the Christian school lead." The two tournament wins improved the Eagles' season mark to 7-0. Saxons varsity win two in soccer; JVs beat Park The weather won't suitable, but the varsity su-xer squad at Hastings High Saxons beat O-K foe White Johnson Field needed to tackle well," Keller said. Fulmer's ' field coach Dennis Argetsinger said. "The only goal they scored came from a defensive RECEIVING Adam Schantz (Hastings) 12-164 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 9-114 Derek Stiles (Delton) 7-100 Chad VanSpronsen (Mid-ville) 3-80 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 3-54 Zac Truer (Middleville) 5-50 Pat Terry (Middleville) 3-44 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 2-39 Zia Shook (Middleville) 3-38 Justin VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 3-38 Nathan Swift (Maple Valley) 2-33 Josh Hendershot (Hastings) 4-32 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 1 -27 the first half. With their fellow Saxon goal with 1:40 teammates chanting, "Pick up the remaining in the fourth quarter looked to intensity... this is our gamer Bowne seal the outcome of the hard-hitting streaked seven yards to pay dirt and thriller. Fulmer added an extra point to knot the But Zeeland’s Aaron DeYoung also attempted a to tic thmgs up with 15.3 seconds left. That attempt, however, sailed wide. "It's a great weapon and it showed tonight,*' Hastings coach Jeff Keller said of Fulmer s golden fool. "The game came down to two field goals." It did, but there were plenty of big | score at 14-14 heading into intermission. Uv basically a two-minute span, the' Saxons went from possibly being down by one score to being tied. The change of momentum was a great lift for the blue and gold. "Instead of going down by one... that was huge," Keller said. At the half, the Saxons made an plays that helped to dictate the final score. adjustment offensively that helped them The first came on Hastings* second to find more open spaces and open offensive play. Senior quarterback Tony receivers during the final two quarters. Bowne showed tremendous athleticism "They we're putting a lol of heat on reversing field and breaking a number of him (Bowne), bringing six or seven tackles for a 60-yard touchdown jaunt. people a lime and wc were blocking with "It was an outstanding run that was four or five," Keller explained. "In lhe designed as a pass play," Keller said. "He second half, we used more shot gun and (Bowne) just took off running." shortened up the points." TACKLES Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 59 Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 57 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 55 Joey Keller (Hastings) 54 Bin Ferris (Delton) 54 Joe Bekker (Hastings) 50 Jett DeGoede (Delton) 40 Jamie Collier (Delton) 39 Tom Schwander (Middleville) 38 Matt Erb (Middleville) 36 Gabe McCarty (Hastings) 34 Jason Abfalter (Miple Valley) 33 Russ Trantham (Delton) 33 Dan Warner (Middleville) 30 Dan Kiel (Middleville) 29 Jay Campbell (Hastings) 28 Kyle Kines (Maple Valley) 28 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 24 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 24 Eric Goris (Maple Valley) 23 Tim Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 23 Fulmer added the point after and the INTERCEPTIONS Saxons led 7-0 with 10:51 to play in the first quarter. The Chix came storming back with a two-yard dan by Bryan Bonzeiaar at 5:30 contest. The extra point, however, was School. punched one in with 50 seconds left in crowd, 24-21. of the first quarter to make it a 7-6 Lowell at a wet 'n soggy Lowell High The lead stayed 14-7 until the Saxons homecoming with lhe assist going to Cun Norris. "It was a hard fought game." Hastings The Saxons led 14) at half thanks to a packed un-asstsled goal and Jake Heuss scored School pulled out a 3-1 win Tuesday over goal from Sean Fortier. Sam Stafford 12-7 conversion extended the margin to 14-7. athletic teams and this community will BCC soccer coach Dean Lamphcrc gave Rob Stuut tallied four assists in the 11­ a advantage. Pete Bonzelaar's two-point field goal with plenty of room to spare, Adam Winegar, David Thompson, Josh goals. seconds his team sophomore Zac Fulmer made his 35-yard BCC booters win tourney squad with 44.6 to give upon this school system, these Saxon Zeeland last Friday in front of a jammed The Barry County Christian soccer yards two remaining We will all miss him, but his impact PASSING Tony Bowne (Hastings) 29-49-3-349 Dan Kiel (Middleville) 15-39-3-220 Ken Lackscheide (M.V.) 8-18-1-127 SAXONS... Continued on page 12 blocked. Bonzeiaar was not finished totaling breakdown. We pretty much controlled the action." Sean Tefft (Hastings) 4 Chris Ripley (Maple Valley) 2 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 2 Tarry Lane (Deltor.) 2 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 1 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 1 Regan Doele (Delton) 1 Tim Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 1 Joey Keller (Hastings) 1 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 1 assisted on Fortier's score. FUMBLE RECOVERIES In the second half, Cory Micel had an Doug George (Middleville) 3 Jeremy Chavis (Middleville) 3 Zac Truer (Middleville) 2 Regan Doele (Delton) 2 Russ Trantham (Delton) 1 Jeff DeGoede (Delton) 1 Kyle Katz (Delton) 1 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 1 Jay Campbelt (Hastings) 1 Tarry Lane (Delton) 1 Joey Keller (Hastings) 1 Nathan Rounds (Hastings) 1 Adam Branch (Hastings) 1 DK seeks coaches Delton Kellogg High School's athletic department has openings for the following winter positions: • freshman boys basketball. • eighth grade A boys basketball. • seventh grade B boys basketball. • eighth grade cheerleading. • eighth grade A girls volleyball. • head middle school wrestling. • assistant middle school cheerleading. If interested contact athletic director Mike Garvey at (616) 623-9285. Got a Sport’s Story? Call 945-9554 Saxon Ben Shaw (5) battles a Wyoming Park soccer player for bal' possession during last Thursday's varsity game at Johnson Field. Sean Tefft (21) and Joey Keller (45) converge on a Zeeland ball carrier during last week's homecoming football win at HHS. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 30 1999 - Page 11 Vikings, Panthers run for firsts Not only did the Lakewood cross 23:40, Tony Galaviz with a 47th place country teams host the Lakewood Invitational in perfect weather conditions 23:48, Carl VanDyke with a 57th place last Thursday, they also took first-place 21:17, Doug Wakley with a 63rd place honors in both the boys' and lhe girls' 21:48 and Brian Rohrbacher with a 67th 21:08, Ryan Heller with a 60th place team events. The Viking boys were first with 59 teammate Billy in 20:51. Ron Bagley 34th in 21:03, Ron 22:22, Gary Baptist. Delton Kellogg, North Hills Herbert 51st in 24:46. Brandon Newington 56th tn 23:48 and Matt Danncfiel 65th in 23:56. Leading the way for Lake wood were Lakewood's girls beat second place Jeremy Frost with a third place 18:23, Williams with a Panther Gale 38th in 22:00. Jad Freeland 40th in Rapids Academy and Saranac also took part. Travis Louden's was 24th in 20:32. Malt Rusan was 33rd fifth in 94 points. Grand 17:25 . second place 18:22. Delton's Josh Austin points. Second place Lansing Eastern Montcalm, Delton's Kody Louden was the first individual to cross lhe finish line in Roberts finished right behind him with a scored 75 points. Delton Kellogg finished Central place 22.-05. Central Montcalm by one point. 45-46. ninth place i ne Lady Panthers from DK were fourth 19:00, Richard Gretsky with a 14th place with 71 points. 19:31, Phil Plowman with a 16th place Nikki Engle was third in 22:59. Stacey 19:56, Dave Stuart with a 17th place Carpenter was fifth in 23:12. Stephanie 19: 56.7, Chad Possehn with a 28th place VanDyke was 20: 36, Dave Smith with a 30th place Possehn was 20:40, Aaron Stahl with a 45th place 12th in 24:23. Jessica 13th in 24:26. Michelle Neeb was I6lh in 25.05. Knstina Nichols was 26th in 27:24. Samantha Taylor was 28th in 27:52 and Rachel Moore was 29th in 28:09 Delton's SOCCER... Continued from page 10 Jessica Kellogg was the individual champion in the girls' race, Coach Dale Grimes prepares the Lady Panthers for their run last Thursday al the Lakewood Invitational. finishing in 20:57. The Lady Panthers also had a 10th place 24:03 from Katie Parmenter, a 15th place 25:22 from Joanna Lankerd. a 19th The footing, according to Argetsinger. was 'terrible* but lhe defense and goalkeeper Dan Deming held their ground and limited the Red Arrows to one goal. In the previous game for the blue and gold last Thursday at Johnson Field, a 6-0 win over Wyoming Park was the outcome with two players scoring all six goals. Norris tallied four of lhe scores and Fortier added the other two. Fortier is one player who has really impressed Argetsinger this season. "He's a big play maker, a scraper and he always goes after it,* Argetsinger said of his star forward. Fortier also added two assists, while Ben Shaw assisted on three of lhe scores. The junior varsity team also recorded a 2-1 win against Wyoming Park. Kody Louden took first place honors at the Lakewood Invitational. Wildcats run in victory over Panthers place 26:16 from Hannah Slater and a 40th place from Corey Searles The Panthers played a "pretty good football game," according to their head coach Rob Heethuis, but Mattawan's talent, especially on special teams, dealt Delton Kellogg a 34-7 varsity football loss last Friday. Mattawan is currently ranked No. 3 in Class B and they certainly looked that good versus DK. running Wildcat back Jessica Kellogg finished first for DK in the girls race. Noah Heron ran for four touchdowns and gained 117 yards on 17 carries to Middle school eagers prevail lead his team to the big win. On defense, Heron also blocked two punts and recovered a fumble. The lone Panther score came during the fourth quarter on a three- Hastings eighth grade Gold basketball yard run by Jamie Collier. Bill squad improved to 3-1 Sept. 23 with a Ferris added the extra point. 23-10 win over Grandville. Collier finished with 41 rushing Lisa Noteboom led the team with 7 yards on 12 carries. points. Jamie Shelling and Hemerling each added four markers. On defense. Jeff DeGoede made 15 tackles, Regan Doele 12 tackles Ashley Gibson, Hemerling and Jill and Tarry Lane had 10 tackles, a fumble recovery and Erin Jolley each made four steals. an Nikki King pulled down five rebounds. interception. "Wc got better and we're steadily Pinewood. improving," Heethuis said of his King tallied five points, Hemerling two young team's season improvement. points and Lisa Noteboom two points. "On offense we’re starting about 9 King also collected five steals. Shilling or 10 underclassmen," and Hemerling played solid defense. This week for homecoming the Panthers face another young, but 8th Grade Blue talented team in Paw Paw. "They have good size, good be very experience and can Forest Hills Central topped the Blue team by seven points, 28-21, Sept 23. dangerous," Heethuis said. CAGERS...on page 12 Paul Corcerelli (24) is one of the Saxon defenseman who has helped lhe team to keep in the hunt for an O-K White soccer title. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carl Frandsen and Amy Frandsen husband and wife (cngmal mortgagors) to Commonpoint Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated October 1. 1997. and recorded on October 14. 1997 Document 1002748. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ContiMortgage Corpora­ tion. Assignee by an assignment dated October 1. 1997. which was recorded on June 11. 1998. Document 1O13376. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due a’ the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-NINE THOU­ SAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 69/100 dollars ($79,422 69). including interest at 12 810% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on October 14. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 10 West described as com­ mencing 528 7 feet South and 453 7 feet East of the Northwest comer of said Section 21: thence East 528 9 feet, thence South 397 5 feet to the center of highway thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes West 350 9 feet thence South 70 de­ grees 19 minutes West 189 1 feet to the center of the highway, thence North 468 3 feel more or less to the place ol beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated September 2. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Flie <990506137 Tigers (9/30) Billy Roberts made it a 1-2 Panther finish in the boys race, crossing the finish h.-ve ir. second place. • The Gold eagers lost a 25-9 contest to I07 HASTINGS JAYCEES iaJT CITY OF HASTINGS IK TREE UMB AND BRANCH PICK UP PROGRAM EVE COMPOSTABLE MATERIAL DROP-OFF SITE |F FALL LEAF AND YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION PROGRAM Description of 1999 Programs Tree Limb and Branch Pick Up Program The City of Hastings is now providing tree limb and branch pick up two times per month within the City Limits. The City will be picking up limbs and branches up to six inches in diameter on the second and fourth Monday of each month. City crews will be picking up only tree limbs, branches and other woody materials during these pick ups. In an effort to minimize potential safety hazards and to keep the City attractive, we would ask that you please place materials adja­ cent to the roadway no sooner than two days prior to the scheduled pick ups. Please do not place any materials within 40 feet of a street intersection. This service will continue until October 11 of this year. After this date, materials will be collected with the fall leaf pick up (as described below). The crews will not be picking up grass clippings, plant (garden) materials, leaves or other small, loose or non-woody materials. These materials plug the storm sewer system and are not well suited for efficient pick up using the materials and equipment available to the City's staff. These materials may be disposed of at the compostable material drop-off site described below. compostable Material Drop-Off Site OCTOBER 1999 SPONSORS OF THE DAY I1st 2nd i I Timer 7 to 10 pm Thursdays ‘ 7 to 11 pm Fridays A Saturdays I 7 to 10 pm Halloween Night I to 4 pm Oct. 17th KIDS Day 7th Mid-lakes Screen Printing 8th Sharp Park Campground 19th discount per person on the following days: October 1.17.14 & 21 Grand Rental Station Thornapple Valley Family Physicians Dreisbach Motors 14th BJ Hydraulics 15th Gavin Ford 16th 17th Wren Funeral Home MainStreet Savings Bank - Kids Day 21st Girrbach Funeral Home 22nd J-Ad Graphics 23rd Delton Pole Building A Supply 28th Kinp Electronics 8 Appliances 29th Mills Landing 30th Miller Real Estate - Mark Hewitt 31 st WBCH 100.1 Hastings______________ Official Spomor of Ml Day 1999 1 8 miles south of Hastings on M-43 between Hastings & Delton BJ Hydraulics 6590 Wall Lake Road I HOTBOC DAY ' 0 October Mth \ I Components of our host BJ Hydraulics I ENJOY A FREE HOTDOG | BEFORE YOUR TOUR! Kids Carnival & No-Scare Haunted House Sunday October 17th • I to 4 pm Admission 52.00 I 51.50 per child for a family of 4 or more children This is a No-scare day! The lights will be on in the house with candy & prizes for all kids in attendance. wd (o to Mmoe Im I tarry Cceety Wbw Ctetw. II poerth kca tfr. * 945-5535 Compostable materials such as grass, leaves, plant materials and tree limbs up to 10 inches in diameter may be transported to the compostable material drop-off site located on West State Road just east of Hammond Road for disposal on Saturday mornings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and noon. Materials may only be dropped off during these times and after inspection and approval of the material by the attendant at the site. Only compostable yard waste will be ac­ cepted. The drop off site will be open every Saturday until October 23,1999. This service is available to dispose of compostable mate­ rials originating from property located within the Hastings City Lim­ its. There is no charge for disposal of these materials at this site. Fall Leaf and Yard Debris Collection Program The City will again be providing a collection program for leaves, grass, branches up to 6 inches in diameter, brush and other yard de­ bris this fall. In an effort to utilize City personnel and equipment in a more efficient manner, the City will be contracting for collection of leaves, grass, plant materials and other materials which are small, fragmented or loose in nature. These materials will be collected in the morning on Saturday, November 13,1999 and on Saturday, De­ cember 4, 1999. The materials must be placed in compostable “kraft" paper bags adjacent to the curb or roadway. Small brush and branches should be bundled using twine or other compostable cord. The City's crews will be collecting larger tree limbs and branches (up to 6 inches in diameter) this fall as well. Please do not place any materials within 40 feet of a street intersection. www.hastmgsjaycccs.org » �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September X, 1999 Fierce football battles scheduled on fields Friday how coach If Week 6 can be just as fruitful for magic, Sean Tefft. Adam Shantz and Josh who can Barry County varsity football teams as Woodard can pull out a couple of long Guenther Mittelstaedt's Lions can go? Central Wrestling Clinic is set for Week 5 (or maybe just a little bit better), gainers, the lines can hold their grounds The prep football polls may be dogging Saturday. Oct. 16 and this year all we're in for some real fall treats. and Zac Fulmer can unleash that golden them (what's up with that), but J-Ad sees wrestlers will be on the mats. foot of his. The potential of most of how Four of the area's Fantastic Five made it into the win column last Friday with those both Hastings and Lakewood achieving happening is there. homecoming success. Middleville and if things, Saxons Kacher's Home This week Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg both celebrate homecomings. 18 is Valley looking while consistency, continued for the Panthers are looking for more improvement. With a 4-1 ivcord last week, lhe J-Ad Stowell. Ron Wierckz and Jake Schrock prognosticator improved his 1999 season give the blue and white some solid mark to 16-8, meaning that he's been offensive weapons. Chances of them right on two-thirds of our picks. If six scoring two or three times is pretty wins gets you in the playoffs, then he the Chieftains into Jong third downs and bid. coming up with a couple of Okemos Week 6. Here hell give it a try. at Hudsonville. miscues should be the by Niki Noteboom with 11 points. Molly Alderson also contributed to the offense with 8 markers. Forest Hills Central 42-20. Laura Dipert topped the team with 14 Tiffany Howell and Noteboom led Hastings in steals. "We took care of the basketball this isn't easy, but Lakewood looks to be on a Paw Paw at Delton Kellogg (1-4, 1-2) game (FHC) than in previous ones." roll and it doesn't appear that anything is Prediction: have graduated such great people as my Some Vikings Heather Chamberlin had 4 points and 12 rebounds. A pressing East Grand Rapids team beat the Blue. 46-4. person in a group of 10 or more. Trumble and Mandi Becktel both had 2 points and two steals. $30 per person or $25 per person in Rachel Wolfe had a great game on a group of 10 or more defense For dinner only, the cost is $20. Checks should be made payable to lhe FHC Mat Club. The address and 7th Grade Gold contact are as follows: The Gold hoopsters won twice last 49546. Paul Gordon. week over Grandville 25-9 and Pinewood Special guests this year are Nancy 41-15. Schultz. Joe Seay. Kendall Cross. Brands. Tom Amber Peck scored 6 points and Kelsey Borrelli. Joe Howell McFarland and Jim Scott. Schultz was the "The girls are improving in that facet of 14, USA versus Grandville. Arnie made four steals. the president of the Dave Schultz Peck tallied 13 points and Howell 8 in Wrestling Foundation. the triumph over Pinewood. Kathlyn • Seay is a 1996 Olympic learn Rounds pulled down eight rebounds and head coach and is a former head Howell had four rebounds. Betsy Acker coach at Oklahoma State University. and Peck each made three steals. See WRESTLING cont. page IS 7th Grade Blue Hastings’ Blue defeated East Grand Rapids 24-15. Halie Terrel led the squad own mother. Lujean Smith, and one of my favorite all-time Western Michigan points Kobe Lawrence had three caroms and Kala Wrestling Woman of the Year and is the game.” KO 10 5 Howell also grabbed seven rebounds. 1998 Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. in their way. The Panthers have a great history and Nicole Shaw managed 6 points and 13 rebounds. I) is $25 per person or $20 per • points and Amber Thomas tallied 8. Vikings. Beating Okemos at Okemos rebounds and five steals. Hills Clinic costs, prior to Friday (Oct. Tom Last Thursday, the freshman eagers beat of the goal Forest • 580 Adaway Drive SE; Ada. MI The Lady Saxons were led in scoring realistic. The key will be defense. Forcing must be right on track for some kind of Still, the goal is to get better during games Tuesday with a 45-28 road victory Darren The third annual IX Anna Trumble had 6 points, seven After Friday (Oct. I) the costs are Hastings* freshmen basketball team troops set their sights on a pretty OK from Okemos. 40, extended their winning streak to eight 34-0 triumph against Jackson Northwest, coach Randall Hager's football team Lions Streak continues Lakewood (2-3, 2-1) at Okemos Fresh off a could be. just The Grills 4 21, a romp and the Trojans held on to win an offensive thriller. team Prediction: Prediction: Maple Valley also prevailed, the Lions in good this far remember Lions, one week at a time. them, of all not tell really CAGERS... contimMKl from FHC Wrestling Clinic Oct. 16 Broncos, Andy Brotebck. Still, their work Middleville (3-2, 2-1) at Spring Lake with 11 points and Tasha Olin had 4 points. Lacey Standler and Courtney Barnard each made two steals will be cut out for them when they enter Coach Tim Penfield says his team still Delton Kellogg's stadium come Friday is looking for its first interception and the In a 20-7 loss to Forest Hills Northern. night. The key to a DK win will be crystal ball thal sits on the sports desk at Heather McCarthy and Erin Bare each pulled down four rebounds. establishing the ran early, using good J-Ad shows a pick coming against the clock management and forcing some '.akers. If you haven't noticed Trojan turnovers. If coach Rob Heethuis* squad quarterback c^n master two of the three then a victory Heisman numbers, though Marshall's is nearly assured. Chad Pennington still might be just a Prediction: St. Panthers Julians 28, Dan Kiel is putting up little better. For lhe Trojans to reach their 14 potential, the bursts must not only come from Kiel, but also from a talented group of other potential scorers. This could Forest Hills Central at Hastings (5-0, 3-0) The next two weeks will go a long way in showing how good these Saxons actually are. After beating a solid Zeeland team last Friday, the blue and gold must prove the game that the Trojans show all of their true colors... black, orange and YMCA Adult Women’s Volleyball A League .................................. 5-1 every color in between. Prediction: Bobs Gun and Tackle Trojans 34, ICS........................................................................3-3 No Show Time 7 Digit ................................................................... 3-3 CAN.......................................................................1-5 rebound and host an awesome FHC squad this Friday. The week following it's Hudsonville, but we're only talking about Webberville at Maple Valley (5-0, 3-0) FHC this week. One game at a time. Each week the season rolls on and each B League Ray James Electromechanical................. 6-0 Goodenough Goodies ............................... 6-0 week the Lions become more scarier Hastings Burial Vault .................................. 3-0 homecoming a week ago would surely be Being that it's homecoming and being Lefanty Insurance.......................................... 5-1 beneficial to coach Jeff Keller's teams Another the like crowd one at that M.V. is 3-0, this game has the Ranger Die Inc...................................................3-3 possible, potential to get real nasty come the Cascade Home Improvements.................. 1-5 especially if Tony Bowne can work his second half. With power, size and bean. McDonalds.................................................... 0-3 Quality hoofing .......0-6 chances. A win is very Backe Construction....................................... 0-6 YMCA of Barry County 1999 Fall Volleyball Bowne's second touchdown was made possible with two big plays. The first TVC.................................................................... 12-0 said. "Don't do anything to tum the ball Dig-It ................................................................. 10-2 over, just try to gel some yardage." Bowne ran 12 times in the game for Cedar Roof Design....................................... 9-3 a Chix punt. The second was a long pass 102 yards and completed nine passes for Bilik Safety Service..................................... 5-7 play of over 30 yards from Bowne to 113 yards. He also picked off a Zeeland Flexfab................................................................ 4-8 Adam Schantz. was a fumble recovery by the Saxons off pass in the third quarter and broke up Hastings Mfg....................................................4-8 Shantz made four receptions on lhe another pass play in the end zone on the The Wwrines............................................ 2-10 evening for 61 yards and Fulmer hauled in game's final drive. Defense was not one of lhe stronger Stomp............................................................... 1-10 two passes for 38 yards. The Chix managed the only score of points for the Saxons against Zeeland and the third quarter with a one-yard div: by thal partially can be credited to the game Bryan Bonzeiaar. Bonzelaar's second touchdown put his team in front, 21-14. Sean Tefft, who ended the game with Pet World Keller said. "They ate up half the quarter on one drive. He (Zeeland coach Stan Jesky) had an outstanding game plan. quarter to bring his Saxons within a You have to have the ball in your hands point, 21-20. Fulmer tied the score with if you're going to win the game." formidable Flexfab Hosers................................................ 3-1 Hastings Manufacturing Saxons' final drive... just don't make a prepared, just like any other regular week mistake and allow Fulmer a chance to in the O-K Conference. Nick Thompson, a 13-year-old eighth grade student at-the Hastings Middle School, competed in a State championship race Sept. 18 and 1P In Flint. Thompson, the son of Mike and Deb Thompson, finished third in the 13-year-old Novice class and is now fourth In points. To qualify for the State championship, each rider had to participate in three State qualifiers. This Is his second year of racing BMX for Thompson. and we had two timeouts left,” Keller Keller said. "Records (in the league) don't • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Sept. 28, 1999 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. needed to buy a home? LPN5 MIX INTO A If* Try something completely different and new in your nursing career - correctional Correctional healthcare. • CITY OF HASTINGS • DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 1999/2000 Boid salt provision auliH ta few a kaaaa wtta aa aawa aaaataai. IM Mt tBM UN DM flN INHD The City of Hastings. Michigan is soliciting bids for provision of road salt for fiscal year 1999/2000. The City ol Hastings estimates that it will purchase 1100 tons of road salt during this period. Bids shall include delivery of the road salt to the City of Hastings DPS garage. 301 East Court Street. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any ir­ regularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the city's best interest, price and other factors considered Bids shall be clearty marked on the outside - Road Salt Bld. Bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 3:00 p.m. on October 19. 1999. at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. /fra Hsms Buyer's Warkshop k Kick off th* fill ««»on by lexming how to own your own home with a low or NO down payment. rflta V/ Whm: Thursday, October 7 at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 pjn. Where: MainStreet Savings Bank's Community Room Reserve your space today by calling 945-9561 or 1-800-267-3830, ext 145. « No Preference Towing.................................. 0-4 Flexfab................................................................ 0-5 mean anything.*' lacking the extra “Downs1 |4, .................. 1-3 Blarney Stone................................................... 1-4 Racing at State... "We must take every game at a time," "We were just trying to move lhe ball ........................... .2-3 Family denistry of Caledonia opponent in Forest Hills Central. Keller knows his troops must be .................................................. 4-1 ..........................................................3-1 Jarman Construction.....................................3-2 This week the Saxons host another Keller said the plan was simple of the win it Law Disorder "We never stopped them on defense," 16 yards with 11:48 left in the fourth score with his 35-yard boot. Softball Club Blarney Stone.................... 4-0 plan and execution of the Chix. 69 rushing yards on five carries, sprinted another extra point and later untied the YMCA 1999 Coed Softball Blarney Stone-Madd Dawgs.................... 4-1 I Medical Services, has excellent opportunities lor LPNs at the Calhoun County Justice Center in Battle Creek. FT Days PT Evenings PT Nights PRN also available for RNs &LPNs Use an your skills daily in an ambulatory care setting Stable company Great pay. Contact: Dorothy Henncks at 800-222-8215 X9544. EOE DTR FIND OUT WHY 3,000 NURSES NATION-WIDE CHOOSE CMS AS THEIR CAREER PATHIII I the nation's leader in correc­ tional healthcare, currently MORTGAGE SALE THIS FRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Leetoe D Powers, Husband and Cheryl Powers, his wife, to Allstate Mortgage and Finance Corporation, mortgagee, dated May 16. 1995 and recorded May 31. 1995 m Uber 631. Page 526. Barry County Records said mort­ gage is now held by Norwest Bank Minnesota National Association, as Trustee by assignment dated May 22. 1995 and recorded on May 31. 1995 in Liber 631, Page 534. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Sixly-Eight and 77/100 Dollars ($86.368 77) including interest at the rate of 12.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage w* be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml m Barry County. Michigan at 1d0 p m on October 14. 1999 The premises are located >n the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Mchgan and are described as: Lot 18. Yankee Spnngs Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 90 The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property ts de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale Dated June 2. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney tor Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association as Trustee, as Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 (^30) Fite No 189 0181 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 30, 1999 - Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Thnndiy Mixed Oops 9-3; Hastings Bowl 8-4; Varneys 8­ Bowl and Team 3 with 3 each. 4; Just Us 8-4; King Pins 5-7; Brown and Sons 4-8; Question Excav. DK equestrian team closes out regular season lowed by Mighty 5 with 4 and Hastings Marks Delton Good Games and Series were J. Cook 3-9; Jr. 202. T. Wieland 520, R. Wieland 202­ Goon Squad 3-9: The Red Eyes 3-5; Middle 557, J. Hcnney 200. D.J. James 542, B. Lakers 3-1. Barkhoff 517, S. Anger 547, E. Jackson Mens Good Gaines and Series - C. Van­ 205-514 and D Lambert 228-506. Houten 214-576; C. Haywood 175-474; C. 391; S. Faunce 164; T. Osborne 102. Swinkunas 168-432; L. Miller 177-412; B. Sexton 144-405; S. Teuncssen 137-364; C. Service 133-357; C. Anderson 83-218: Lewis L. Jackson 164; V. M. Taylor 145; J. Rabley 137; C. Etts 129; D. Tiffany 119. Misfits 11-1; Eye and Ent 8 1/2-3 1/2; 14-6; Cook Jackson with a team score of 106 points. Melvin managed 26 point*, Jessie Belinda Ferris 22, Jessica Anderson 18, Moore Ph. 4-8; Ginbach*s 2-10. Robinson 13 High Games and Series - L. Ulnch 181­ 14 1/2, Spencer 1/2, Sarah Gray 5, Jill Marlow 4 and Kristen Presley 4. 500; K. Becker 193-469; 1. Yoder 177-465; Also assisting in the Panthers' success C. Watson 194-464; D. Seebcr 180-449; J. are as<::t«u)t coach Amy Hansen and Rice 153-453; M. Sull 147-418; D. Botimer grooms Josh Anderson, Kelsey Gray, 158-441; M. Snow 160-438; B. Earl 173­ Kelly Miles and Rachael Presley. 409; B. Johnson 157. Sunday Snoozers The final standings in Division A had Caledonia in first, Delton in second. 11; Bud Friends 8; Thee Froggcrs 7 in Hudsonville Sunday Night Mixed 11-5; Brushworks 10-10; 9 and A Wiggle i0-6; Late Comers 9-11; Rocky 4 9-11; No Holland. Autumn Ten Pins 16-4; Bad Habit II 14-6; Wc Don't Care Horsemanship Association event held in 1/2-7 1/2; Nash Chiro 4 1/2-7 »/2; Maces 422; B. Collier 184-443; J. Pettcngill 150­ Friday Night Mixed League Interscholastic Michigan Saturday's 1/2-5 1/2; Nash M5” Plus 5-7; Hair Care 4 131-306; J. Brown 154; S. Brown 151; O. Gillons 150; team Caledonia and second place Hudsonville Lifestyles 7-5; Seeber’s 7-5; Railrcad St. 6 Womens Good Games and Series - C. equestrian The Panthers finished behind first place Wednesday P.M. Mugridge 143-412; M. Zimmerman 147­ Kellogg's wound up third in Division A at last Light 9; 1/2; Happy third and Holland Christian in fourth. DK coach Nancy Anderson said her team achieved in more ways than one. Whiners 9-7; All But One 9-7; Teddy Bears Hookers 7 1/2; Thunder Alley 7; 4 Horse­ 8 1/2-11 1/2; HeadYOut 8-12; Mercy 7 1/2­ men 7; B.S.crs 7; Double K^s 6; All 4 Fun 5 "They Jid a great job of representing 12 1/2; Ramblers 7-13: The Scouts 7-13; 1/2; We’re OK 5; Red Dog 4 1/2; Rock Bot­ their school at the three meets in both Four Cylinders 7-9; Beer Me 6-14; No tom 4; Lucky Strikes 3; Matrix 2; Not Sure horsemanship and sportsmanship,” coach Yet 2. Anderson said. "Many years of hard work Name Yet! 5-11. The Delton Kellogg equestrian team includes Kristen Presley, Belinda Ferris, Spencer Robinson, Jessie Melvin, Jill Mariow, Autumn Moore, Laura Miles, Sarah Gray, Hunter Maybee and Jessie Anderson and mascot Cinder. (Photo provided) Womens High Games and Series - D. has gone into lessons, training, clinics 140-389; C. and practices. Where other teams sports Maybee of Mystic Marsh Farm and S. Parker 175; K. Perry 171; S. Marsh 134; Buckley 148-377; K. Becker 192; J. Buck­ put up their racket, helmets or ball, fellow Screen only served as a sponsor, but also hauled R Arends 186-517; B. Roush 177-505; L. ner 168; B Cantull 167; D. Gray 162; C. horsemanship year-round Printing, Sajas Pizza, Larry Neil and the horses to meets, gave the team a place Barnum 191-515; S. Haight 183-500; R. Barnum 155; M. Simpson 152. commitment that doesn't stop at the end Farm Bureau Insurance, The Equine Line, to stage of the season." Lake Doster Country Club, the Railrcad Panthers with a place to work out during Street Mill, Aunt Tab L. Klesko and practices. Womens Good Games and Series - M. Sears 164; A. Keillor 142; S. McKee 203; Dutcher 175-462; C. Rosa Mens High Games and Series - M. Lydy 170-501; G. Meaney 152. Mens Good Games and Series - D. Cross 196-523; B. Churchill 181-516; B. 180499; M. Martin 209-545; M. Falconer 189-511; J. James 201-504; B. McKee 218-588; S. Peabody 199-549; J. Cantrell 179-483; CW Simpson 168-480; Sears Jacobs 209-542; J. 214-621; B. Ruthruff R. Bozc 145-434; B. Kirby 212; B. Hubbell 203-570; A. Taylor 204-571; P. Tossava 210; E. Behmdt 183; C. Shook 157. Tuesday Mixed Bowling kler 160; K. McDonald 179; R. Roush 222­ 616; J. Barnum 212-583; E. Keeler 212; R. Haight 194; J. Banimus 180-519; M. Lydy 189-489; K. Meaney 212-597; B. Ripley 192; H. Pennington 277-676. Commercial Advanced Printers 10-6; Plumb’s 9-7; TVCCU 9-7; Al & Pete’s 5-11; Hastings Bowlers 4-12; Friends 3-13. Men’s High Games & Series - D. Clements 157; G. Heard 225-633; L. Miller Bowlerettes 228-553. Farmer's Feed 7-1; Hamilton Excavating 6-2; Kent Oil Co. 5-3; Hecker's Insurance 4-4; Carlton Center Bulldozing 2-6; Ben­ nett Industries 0-8. Good Games and Series - K. Doster Women’s High Games & Series - P. Arends 194; B. Wilkins 244-649; D. Ser­ vice 167-478; S. Brimmer 438; B Blakely 168-477; M. Dull 156; L. Elliston 217-554. third blue Nash; M grade traveled to Jevicks and John Olin added the extra Carson King, Jordan point. Other strong efforts were turned in Watson, A.J. in by Rambin, Tim Tassos. by Devon Armstrong. Trent Brisboe, Mitchell Maurer and Ricky Smith. Tough Nathan Hedges, Kevin Marr and Mason defensive games were turned in by Terry Trumbull. Prowoznik, Casey Goodenough, Ryan Grade Gold 21, Battle Creek 7 The Gold moved to 3-0 with a 21-7 Good Games A Serin - D. McKelvey Saturday win. The Saxons' defense shut 502; H. Wattles 237-569; B Barkhoff 200; down their opponents until the final play S. Anger 544; D. Lambert 237-582. of the game. T.J. Hoffman and Troy p first quarter Snyder. Moucoulis; Ginbach Y versus Chix Ryan Burghdorf scottttMfer and Jordan Bailey connected orf the extra point. Ladies High Gaines - G. Otis 170; F. Cross country runners at Hastings High Jewett scored another touchdown and Kyle Ginbach 170; P. Mulford 168; M. Wieland School found Zeeland to be a tough McNemy added an extra point to close out 169; Y. Markley 161; B. Moose 166; D. opponent Sept. 22 at Johnson Park. Keller 166; E. Mesecar 168; G. Potter 180. Womens High Series - G. Otis 455; M. The Saxon girls lost to the Chix 26­ Wieland 474; G. Potter 502. Heidi Schroeder was first in the girls Mens High Games - D Beduhn 171; R. race in 21:26. Karcy Schlachter fourth in 173; J. Molder 157; G. Waggoner 22:23, Deneil Sherman fifth in 22:59, 168; H. Haan 213; G. Yoder 159; J. Mercer Rachel Newton IOth in 23:27, Carolyn Nash 166; C. Jesick 184; B. Terry 209; P. Tcrpen- DeWitt 13th in 24:24, Stephanie Buck ing 157; G. Forbey 172; H. Hawkins 167; covered the course in 27:06 and Brenda K. Schantz 155; W. Birman 156. Wcstphail ended in 27:23. Mens High Series - G. Waggoner 476; Chris Rounds was the Saxons* top H. Haan 525; G. Yoder 464; J. Mercer 482; finisher in the boys race, crossing the C. Jesick 487; B. Terry 543; G. Forbey 459; finish line in 19:55. Adam Carroll was W. Birman 511. 10th in 20:27, Joel Gibbons Recreation Bowling League #3 Freeport Elevator leads with 9 points fol- 20:55, Shawn Hill 13th in 21:20 and Jon Katje was 17th in 24:13. Hastings' girls are 2-1 in the O-K White, while the boys are 0-3. STREET NAME SIGNS NOTICE Notc* of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEST COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles Lashley a single man (original mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services. Inc. Mortgagee, dated August 28 1998. and recorded on Sep­ tember 1. 1998 m Uber Document No 1017316. on Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY AND 18/100 dol­ lars (1104.240 18). including interest at 11.410% per annum Under the power of sale contained n said mongage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 00 p m . on October 21.1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County Michigan and are de­ scribed as Commencing at Northeast Comer ol South­ east 1/4 Section 21 Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 04 seconds East 350 teet lor point ol beginning, thence South 89 degrees 17 minutes 54 seconds West 1334.5 feet, thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 04 sec­ onds West 350 feet, thence South 89 degrees 17 minutes 54 seconds West 810 5 feet, thence South 540 feet, thence East 1809 5 feet; thence South 23 feet; thence East 335.5 feet more or less to East Section Ime. thence North CO de­ grees 57 minutes 04 seconds West 213 75 feet to pant of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated September 9. 1999 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph. Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farr*. Ml 48025 File *990303741’ Hawks (10-7) 1 911 EMERGENCY 21 Home Address Signs > (/) z i</) IC Z I — ! < 3 4 Matthew Donnini had two running Creek. The game was not decided until touchdowns and threw another to Tim the final seconds when Lakeview failed to Bowerman. Chris Timmerman ran in two convert an extra point. The offensive line played outstanding and were led by center extra poults. Rusty Burghdorf intercepted Kyle Ginbach, guards Nate Newton and recovery. Scott Homrich. Chase Johnson. RECH IRE I) BY XEH BARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE z *19.90 ea - 2 or more *17.95 ea. Made while you wait - 5 minutes Can & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs > Jason Roe. Michael Bekker, Chez Neal. Adam Johnson and ends J J. Quick and Tommy Michael McPhillips. The defense was Dcxnulc, Jeremy Redman, NeihaA-Leoe anchored by Ash King. Brad Mead, Kevin Shantz, Chase Todd and R.J. Morgan. Lakeview 19. While. Shane Voshell, Justin Carroll, Bryan Skedgell, Zach Fay and Daryn Armstrong RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSMP. BARRY COUNTY. IBCHL QAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the folowing is a proposed Ordinance which was received lor first reading by the Town- Math Canter Clerk. 20-hours p/week. 34-weeks p/year (fall and spring). Rotating work hours: first week: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-l p.m.; second week: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-12;30 p.m. and Fri„ 9 a.m.-ll a.m. Hours subject to change each semester based on needs of Center Responsible for clerical duties; answer telephone/direct calls; order/maintain supplies and A/V equipment; maintain student academic progress records; provide quality cus­ tomer service and a welcoming environment to a diverse population. Required: Post-secondary prep; excellent skills in interpersonal communica­ tion. writing, proofreading, numerical facilitation, word processing, data entry, and ability to track parallel functions. Preferred: Associate Degree. $10.23 p/hour. Letter of application addressing qualifications and detailed resume must be re­ ceived by 4 p.m. EDT on 10/08/99 at Administrative Services Job #775n, Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek. Ml 49017-3397. Materials may be mailed, faxed (616-962-4290) or emailed (adrroerv@kellogg.ee.mi.us). AA/EOE) held on September 8.1999 ORDINANCE NO.73 EFFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance io amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of certain properties lo­ cated within the Township and to repeal ad Ordinances or RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MCHK3AN ORDAINS SECTION I Kezoning or rropeny in Lana ejection ij A The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is heegby amended by the rezonmg from the ‘C1’ Office Cgamsflh zoning dasstfcalio^kthe *C3* General THAT PART OFj AT THE W l/4d 2641 96 FT M THIS DEF J® THE c LN Q® 72 82 FT i®^ HEATH ALG THE DISTANCE® Cu'H'/E TO® 72 DEG 20 ® F I ALG SO ® TH WESTE® HWY M-37 ® FT ALG A ®| THE CHOR® FT TH N 0d® Jtom S.W. BIMT 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 946-8618 rn Tun rm. 888-577-7446 VIATEC, an engineered systems and capital equipment company in Hastings, has a full-time opening with excellent benefits for an Estimator / Contract Admini­ strator. Candidate must have min­ imum Associates Degree or equiv­ alent work experience. Scott also contributed to the win. Hastings Adam Action Signs ESTIMATOR/CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR Jerin Peck. Notice of Ordinance Submittal "Any Name" Pvt Rd Signs PRIVATE DRIVE SIGNS a pass and Nolan Heath had a fumble Tyler Ryan, tackles Clayton Smith and KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE 12th in White 20, Union City 6 last Saturday with a win over Battle Josh Lemon, Bryce Spurgeon, Bobby Thompson, Andrew Hastings Sth and 6th grade The Blue ran their season mark to 3-0 by Eric Treadwell, Jacob Novak, Eric Jimmy Black. Dobbins made a touchdown saving tackle from his safety position. the scoring. Solid efforts were turned in Steinke, Jesse Lemmon. Gerry Brown. Kenny Taylor and Brandon 40, Battle Creek 39 Vaughan, Travis Sleeby, Trevor Heacock, 32, while lhe boys lost 15-48. William Davis, David Slee and Paul Slee Tough defensive outings were turned in Hastings Sth and 6th grade Blue Cain, Levi Robbins and Loren Smith. ;klers. Dylan Schlachter; Woodmansee; Lethcoe; Friend; offensive standouts were Kevin Barcroft. Outstanding offensive line efforts were turned 5th and 6th grade Gold 6 on a run in a loss to Lakeview. Other 3rd and 4th Grade White 7 Scoring the lone touchdown was Josh Hastings 3rd and 4th Senior, meetings and provided the Nate Brady scored a 45-yaid touchdown Battle Creek 32, Hastings two touchdowns. Recreation n Freeport Supply 10; Hastings Bowl 9; Halbert Dairy Farm. The Maybees not Harvxth and Marcus Fields. Mike Steele Prowoznik and Tassos both recovered Team 43 7. Midlakes recovered a fumble. Saturday ?4-0. Kenneth Quick and Garrett Harris both scored & M's, Kuempcl; Brewer’s; Hall; Jesick; No One fourth Coldwater and shutout the Cardinals last Seniors League Weiland; and team fumbles. pher 196-549; B. Scobey 158-423; N. Potter 183; J. Hamilton 181; B. Hathaway 192­ E. Vanasse 168-488. 127-362; E. Vanasse 191-524; T. Christo­ 506; S. Merrill 191-501; J. Gardner 165­ 156-444; sponsors Saxons’ Blue team blanks Cardinals H.Y.A.A. Consumers Concrete 14-2; Misfits 10-6; a Special thanks goes to Bn! and Darla Hastings 2II;T. Ramey 169; B. Cooley 181; D. Tin­ is Auction' HOUSE OR SAL^ Thursday, October 14th Should al be declared clarabon ahi > provision Propertv is located at 1005 N. Jefferson St, Hastings. MI This Ordi cation after conflict hen The sale will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. MI. Minimum but it $48,413.03 regular me Hall on Oct Rutland/ S.EV. is $33,388 • Property sells “AS IS" Send resume with wage requirements to: The house is a 3 bedroom. I bath ranch on a Human Resources VIATEC 202 S. Broadway, P.O. Box 340 Hastings, MI 49058 EOE This foreclosure sale is subject lo six months redemption nghls ■ng impaire sxJered at auxiiary aJ Township d full basement. Terr«u. Certified funds ddnered to the Shenff al the sale. low For more details contact - ROBIN Md Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 RuralDtitloptninl it An Equal Opportunity Lender 0J 1 I 2461 HEA1 (616)9464 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 30. 1999 Super Shoe Nationals invade Kalamazoo Speedway Golfers face foes The golf learn at Hastings High School battled two O-K Conference foes. East will be displayed at the Haunted House on Grand Rapids and Hudsonville, in action three-day Kalamazoo Speedway Super Kids Day Oct. 17. Thai is provided it Sept. 23 at Thousand Oaks. Shoe Nationals has now reached over remains 180. Nationals. The list of drivers pre-entered in the intact after the Super Shoe Bruins blank Great Lakes time trials are at 7 p.m. On Saturday, if will be a full day of heal races. The Saturday night free-for-all starts at 4:30 p.m On Sunday, fans can watch the talented Kellogg Community College ousted field compete in the feature races that start Great Lakes Christian 4-0 Monday to at 12:30 p.m. The Bruins led 3-0 at half with Josh Handley scoring two goals and Jeremy (Shelbyville) in his No. 25 car. Brad In the second half, Luke Freudenburg car and Tim Edwards (Hastings) in his make it a 4-0 contest. Hastings' Larry No. 44 automobile. Freudenburg also played in goal for Sunday. Pit passes are $15 each day or $40 for Note: Hastings Jaycees’ Haunted House. The car Brad Shellenbarger, with his No. 97 car, looks to run near the front of the pack at the special three-day Kalamazoo Speedway event. (Photo provided) AU Cole, a 41 from Doc, a 51 from from Loftus, a 42 from Flohr and a 45 is currently fourth in in overall points with 12. OTHER S/HVS O/V Reg. $459.95 Reg. $219.95 >309' Reg. $359.95 1 Left FS88 * 1 Left ______________ JL Only 3 Left! S229K Only 3 Left! Af.f. Obreiter carded a 36 to earn medalist honors. also made two saves for the Bruins. END OF SEASON “DEALER COST CLOSEOUT PRICES ON ALL REMAINING TRIMMERS SY/HL ST/HL'FSI S11HL ST/HL FC44 FS80 Professional FS36 - 2 Left Hand Held Straight Trimmer FS75 - 2 Left Gas Edger Shaft FS85 - 1 Left Trimmer FS200 Only 4 Left! Hastings had a 161. Zeeland a 155 and KCC. making two saves. Nick Phares Friday. & Saturday, October 8 & 9 • 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. S149K medalist with a 40. the from DeVries. MCCAA in assists with six and seventh Brad Shellenbarger will be driving his car which is sponsored by the from Josh Alderson, a 50 from Eric VanderVcen and a 51 from Josh Doe. Alderson, a 43 from VanderVeen. a 42 Bailey all three days. Other Saxon scores were a 46 from Steve Flohr, a 46 from Tim Cole, a 47 The Saxons also received a 42 from Bailey assisted on Freudenberg's goal. Grandstand admission is free Friday, grandstand seats are $10 Saturday and $12 Steve Obreiter led the blue and gold with a score of 42. Northview a 164 Tuesday at Crestview. Hazelhoff one. Shellenbarger (Hastings) in his No. 87 179 and Hastings was third with a 185. Ben Healy, of East, was the event's move its season mark to 5-5 overall. Local drivers entered in the 1999 Super Shoe Nationals include John TerMeer East was first with a team score of 171, Hudsonville second with a On Friday, hot laps begin at 3 p.m. and !*>*>*> TRACTORS X PUSHMOWERS MUST GO IO M/XRE ROOM FOR 2OOOS Pushmowers *99** 5 Left Model 060 3 75HP 20” Reg ‘129*’ Sale *W9** 1 Left Model 072 3.75HP 20” Reg. ’139“ Safe *129** 2 Left Model 428C 5HP 21’ Bagger Pushmowers mowers Model 020 3.5HP 20" Reg. ’119“ Sale Model 911080 Model 549C Reg. *299“ Sale *289** 2 Left Reg ’229- Sale *179** 1 Left Model 999L 6HP Caster Wheel Reg. ’499“ Sala Tractor *569** 2 Left Tractor 16.5HP, 42" cut Reg. ’1699 Yard Bug Rear Tractors Engine Rider Model 1440 14 HP 40* with Grass Collection built in. *1299 Dollimi available. *899°° 3 Left Model 106C 6HP 20" Reg. ’229“ Sale *TT9M 2 Left 1 Left Reg. ’599“ Sale Sale *899°° 8 Left Delivery available. LAWN & GARDEN Reg *2299" Sale *1899” Model 1648 16HP 48” Cut Reg '2999- Sale *2899** Dellt'em auailnbtc. 301 E. State Street, Downtown Hastings LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth N Morand. a single man (ongtnai mortgagors) to Great Lakes National Bank Michigan. Mortgagee, dated July 31.1997. and recorded on September 9. 1997 in Document 1001333. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 52/100 dollars ($34,331 52). including interest at 6 000% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, .-'otice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtec venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 00 pm. on October 21.1999 Said premises we situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Mchigan. and we de­ scribed as: Lot 66 of Steven's Wooded Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 31. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaa be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 9. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 243-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #990809450 Cougars (10/7) ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nel C. Vandenuest. an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indranapota, Mortgagee, dated May 15. 1996. and recorded on May 28. 1996 in Uber 661. on Page 751. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 52/100 dol­ lars ($83,461 52). nckxkng interest st 8 375% per annum Under lhe power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mads and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sate of tee mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 p.m. on November 4. 1999. Swd premises are Shuated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and ara described as Located in Prairieville Township Barry County. State of Michigan Commencing at the point com­ monly described as land contract recorded m Liber 404. Page 899 and r the memorandum of land contract recorded in Liber 424. Page 172 as bemg 1250 23 teet East of 247 75 teet North o< the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. PramevAe Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 01 degree 45’ West. 158 teet to the true point of beginning, thence North 01 degree 45' West. 25 teet; thence South 88 degrees 03 38* West. 50 60 teet. thence North 01 degree 45' West 7.15 teet. thence North 38 degrees 44' 00* West 294.75 feet; thence North 52 degrees 0T East 10000 feet, thence South 38 degrees 46' 26* East. 218 09 feet, thence South 45 degrees 03' 42* East. 52 72 teet. thence South 66 degrees 16'00* East. 126 13 teet to an mtermerkate traverse bne of the shore at Pine Lake, thence along said tra­ verse lint South 09 degrees 56' 36* West. 79.27 feet to the end of swd traverse Bne. thence North 81 degrees 23 00* West. 124 25 feet to lhe point of beginning including lands lying between swd intermediate traverse line and the waters of Pine Lake Subject to an easement tor purposes of ingress and agress 12 feet m width, the South­ easterly line of which is described as Commenc­ ing at the point commonly described in land con­ tract recorded m Liber 404 Page 699 and m the memorandum of land contract recorded in Liber 424. Page 172. as being 1250 23 teet East of and 247 75 teet North of the Southwest comw of Sec­ tion 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. PrwrieWte Township. Barry County. Michigan thence North 01 degree 45 West. 183 teet thence North 14 degrees 21 44' Easi (previously described as North 14 degrees 25' East). 88 00 teet. thence North 45 degrees 03' 42* West 29 65 teet to the pomt ol begmnmg; thence South 61 degrees 18’ 52‘ West. 104 66 teet to the pomt ol ending The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 23. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 1990909807 Panthers (1021) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 30. 1999 - Page 15 DeVries cards ace Jim DeVries, of Hastings, recently scored a hole-in-onc at the River Bend Golf Course. DeVries’ ace on Sept. 26 came on hole 16 of River Bend's Red course. He used an eight iron to master the 148-yard hole. Doug Griggs and Scott Hubbard both were witnesses to DeVries’ ace. WRESTLING continued from page 12 • is Cross a and champion 1996 Olympic the assistant is wrestling coach at Harvard. • Brands is also a 1996 Olympic champion. • Borrelli is the 1998 National Coach of Lhe Year and coaches at Central Michigan University. • McFarland is the head wrestling House damaged by afternoon blaze coach at the University of Michigan where former FHC mats man Nick A home at the comer of Fighter and Freeport roads in Freeport was damaged by fire at about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Freeport fire officials were unavailable tor comment at press time. Assisting Freeport was the Hastings Fire Department and the Clarksville Fire Department. Here, firelighters attack the blaze, which reportedly began in the kitchen. (Photos by Perry Hardin) Kachcr now competes collegiately. • And Scott is the former head wrestling coach at Grand Valley State University. The event features the best in the wrestling business and should help area wrestlers and coaches to become thal much better. "We’re trying to bring some of the LEGAL NOTICES best wrestlers in the world to the West Michigan area, to give coaches and wrestlers a chance to learn from the very best," FHC wrestling coach Dave Mills said. FHC's assistant Kacher, Rick WARDROP ft WARDROP, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMAT»N WE OBTAlN WILL BF USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by GARY WILCOX Mid CHRIS­ TINE WILCOX, husband and wife Mortgagors, to COMMONPOINT MORTGAGE. Mortgagee, dated June 17. 1997, and recorded in the Office of the Roaster of Deeds tor *he County of Barry. State of Michigan, on July 8. 1997. m Liber 701. beginning on Page 87. and assigned by said Mortgagee to THE CIT GROUPCONSUMER FI­ NANCE. INC. by an assignment dated June 17. 1997 and recorded on January 20. 1996, in Uber 1005. beginning on Page 511, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine and 24/100 ($69,789 24) dofiurs, including interest at wrestling coach, says all comers will walk away from lhe clinic with a little extra. "We re hoping to draw a thousand people," Kachcr said. "Everybody that comes will walk away with something. The whole reason for this clinic is to help support wrestling in general." The schedule of activities is as follows: • 8:45 a.m. — Pictures and autographs with clinicians. • 10 a.m. — Clinic starts with motivational talk. • 10:30 a.m. — All wrestlers head to the mats with the clinicians. Coaches will be on the mats as well. • 11 a.m. — Break. • 11:15 a.m. — Return to the mats. • Noon — Lunch available for purchase. • 12:30 p.m. — Reittrn to- the mats. • 1:45 p.m. — Break. • 2 p.m. — Return to the mats. • 3:30 p.m. — Closing. • 5 p.m. — Post clinic dinner party and auction. Posters, t-shirts and shorts will be available for purchase at the clinic. Sponsors this year are 7-11 Pitsch Construction, Bank One and Reynolds & Sons. Directions to FHC, the site of the clinic, are to take 1-96 to Cascade Road East, go four lights and go left on Hall St. and the school is on the left about a half mile down the road. The address is 5901 Hall St. If you have any questions, contact Mills at work (616) 493-8700 or at home (616) 954-2419. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janet L Hasman a married woman and Charles Hasman her husband (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus of Kalamazoo Inc . Mortgagee, dated Feb­ ruary 9. 1996, and recorded on February 15. 1996 m Liber 651 on Page 838, Barry County Records. Mchigan and was assigned by mesne assignment*- tc NationsBanc Mortgage Corpora­ tion, Assignee by an assignment dated Septem­ ber 2. 1996, which was recorded on November 18. 1996, in Ltber 678. on Pago 565. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND THIRTY AND 97/100 dofiars ($64,030 97). including interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on October 14. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Beginning at a point 66 Rods and 8 1/2 feet East of Quarter Post between Section 5 and 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, thence South 30 Rods, thence East 4 Rods and 8 feet, thence North 30 Rods, thence West in the center of High­ way 4 Rods less 1/2 foot to the place of beginning an m Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 2. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *990607303 Hawks (9/30' Driving to the Hole... Maple Valley's Sarah Cook (44) dribbles past an Olivet defender and goes to the hoop during Tuesday's varsity basketball game at Maple Valley High School. The visiting Eagles won the SMAA contest 76-57. The Lady Lions travel to Webberville for more league action tonight (Thursday, Sept. 30). (Photo by Party Hardin) COOK Full time PM Cook/Lead Person for a 138 bed county owned medical care facility. Must have 3 HASTINGS 4 to 5 years of cooking experience, along with knowledge of mechanically altered diets. Hours are 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. GED or equivalent, with excellent decision making skills. Excellent wages, benefits unpaid property taxes as follows 1997 property taxes m the amount of One Thousand Sixty-One and 79/100 ($1,061 79) Dofiars. and 1998 prop­ erty taxes in the amount of Nine Hundred EightyTwo and 04/100 ($982 04) Dofiars NosuS or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by this Mortgage Under the power of sate rcqntamaft mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises. Of some part of them, at public vendue, inside the East door to the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court tor Barry County, at 1XX) p.m on Thursday. October 14 1999 Said premises are situated m the City of Hast­ ings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 5 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 4 OF BLOCK 15 OF EASTERN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. FORMERLY VILLAGE. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN COMMONLY KNOWN AS 402 EAST GRAND STREET. HAST­ INGS. MICHIGAN TAX IDENTIFICATION NO 08-051-220-074-00 The redemption penod shall be six months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; MSA 27A 3241(1), in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 7. 1999 THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE. INC . Assignee of Mortgagee WARDROP & WARDROP. PC By Thomas M Wardrop (P38268) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Suite 150 - Frey Building 300 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Raptos. 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Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contacted in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the Slate of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that noon. Local Time, said mortgage wtfi be fore­ closed by a safe at a pubhc auction, to the high- Courthouse tn the City of Hastings. Barry county Michigan (that being the buMng where the Or- thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount forest thereon at ten and 500/1000 (10 500%) percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees al­ lowed by law. and also any sum or sums whch may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown County of Barry, State of Mchigan and described Beginning at a pomt Norm 86 degrees East 450 feet from a pnmt on the West line of section 21, Town 1 North. 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Offer good October 4 - REET October 8, 1999. only MA Member FDIC a___________________ SAVINGS BANK .4 Bank with your Future in Mind �Pag* 1« - Th* Haatmg, Banner - Ttajraday. September X. ISOS "Undershenff Kennard'" CHAPTER । FOUR A Novel Idea for the Banner. “That’s nght" "General White calling from the Provost Marshal’s Office " There v.as a click, then the familiar voice, as though the memories he had been con­ templating were suddenly reality and a quarter of a century hadn't intervened. The General was as terse as ever. A quick By R.N. Lake greeting and then the business. “ItY imperative that you come to Washington." Not Guilty, Just Dead AH characters in this book are .fictional and any All . resemtn persons nartnnr living lixnrto nr fionfi is >r purely nunrhj rnixfi/t/mlnl blance to or dead coincidental. Synopsis: Identities have been establishedfor the three vic­ 9 tune. Whether the the citvcity lined tin up with the the Pattern Rlrw nr th* Whether lined with Eastern Bloc or the they’ll support spending some county money. And never Western Bloc, Isadore contended, depended on who made the mind whose idea it was, that don’t make no difference.” highest bid in Austrian schillings. Operating entirely by his “What’s it about. General0" “Classified We II pay your expenses and per diem of $100. We'd like to see you tomorrow." “Well, I don’t know If...” “If we don’t hear from you otherwise. *cll expect you before 1500 hours There’s a flight out of Grand Rapids, via Chicago that leaves at 0930 hours. Nice to talk to you" There was a click. He still had the receiv­ er at his ear when Donna’s voice came. “Are you through?" "Yeh, 1 guess I am. Now I’m going to see the Sheriff." tims of an unusual accident on a flooded county road. The Back in his office, Greg put the file on the Cold Creek ac­ philosophy of greed, the little man telephoned Frau Blei- man, calling himselfRaymond Cargile was apparently using cident aside and sat down to study this new assignment. First weiss. He was, he told her, an old prewar friend and student Cadwaller was surprised first, curious, an alias. The woman was Deborah Sullivan, daughter ofBob he flipped to the back page to sec who had prepared the re­ of Herr Dokter's. It would give him the greatest pleasure to then incensed by the idea that his subordi­ Sullivan, prominent localfarmer and a county commissioner. port. He stared at the signature. Audibly, softly, he exclaimed: The little girl was her daughter, Pamela Lockridge, only child “I don’t believe it. Son-of-a-bitch, 1 just don’t believe it.” clerk in the offices of an American company, he would be nate was going to Washington. DC, on offi­ cial business. He told Greg that he couldn’t visit with the distinguished scientist. Because of his job as a ofa short-lived marriage to Ted Lockridge. The Sullivanfam­ The signature stared back at him. Above the title, “Chief, hesitant to come into the Soviet zone. He would like to be be spared, that his absence would be unfair ily wants the case to be closed and opposes any continuing Metropolitan Investigative Unit,” the bold, black handwriting host for dinner and pleasure at a favorite place of Herr Dok­ to the rest of the department, that he would investigation. On the night ofthe tragedy Cargile was appar­ he’d seen a hundred times before. “John T. Swanson." There ter's, to renew old acquaintance. Frau Bleiweiss made it clear be neglecting important duties, that he was ently driving the woman and her daughter home after a stop could only be one Swede Swanson, ex-Captain, US Army no such arrangements could be made on the telephone. Per­ needed to explain the plan for a larger jaii to al Hanrahan s saloon where Debbie worked. They took cm Counter Intelligence Corps. haps, then, the good lady would be willing to meet with him a meeting of the County Commissioners. unfortunate shortcut. Undersheriff Greg Kennard wants iO Somehow, after forty-some years and two intervening wars, he and the Swede had ended up within thirty miles of continue investigating the case. to discuss the possibility further. In the French zone where Greg listened, shrugged and commented: they would be freest to talk. Good. “If I don’t go, they’ll probably send after each other. Greg grinned. If history repeated, even a I; tie bit, An hour later, as he discussed various attractive places me.” The logic of this was apparent even to he was in for some interesting times. Swanson was nothing if where he could be reunited with his old friend, Isadore Kohl the Sheriff. Donna made plane reservations, “All you have to do is look at the autopsy report," irritat.on not a direct action guy. Kennard leaned back in his chair and took a 1,000 schilling note from his wallet. Gently, deliber­ and, finally, at 7:00 p.m., Kennard headed rasped Sheriff CadwallerY voice. “ItY all there, it was an ac­ cident like I said all along.” remembered. ately, he tore it in half. He placed one half, carefully, under the edge of the lady’s glass, returned the other to his wallet. Greg Kennard read the first line of the form labeled "Au­ topsy Protocol." “Acute passive congestion of viscera, severe, consistent with death from exposure." He flipped through the pages, murmured random lines while the Sheriff drummed his fingers on the desk. "Upper portion of the body frozen solid... no evidence of any attempt being made to evacuate the vehicle." He inter­ One of the most deceptive dates in all history is August “Because," he said, “it would give me such pleasure to see 28th, 1945. Hailed as the end of one great war, it has never the doctor here, in this place, I will reunite the halves of this been properly accorded recognition as the opening day of an­ bill, if you will reunite me with my old teacher." other, quieter conflict. It was then, after three weeks partici­ His mind flew back to the Autopsy “Tonight?” clear that they expected the Kurile Islands in payment for to­ "Tonight!" Federal Bureau of Investigation and try to ken belligerence. As they began to extort payment from their After his contact's departure, Isadore telephoned Captain pick up a report on Ray CargileY finger­ prints. Kennard. “The package,” he said, “will be delivered tonight. In the "That had nothing to do with the autopsy." Obviously, with an eye on getting home as rapidly as possible and the French zone, at the place called the ‘Blue Angel.’ Please take world’s most powerful military machine melted like snow. the lady along, get her out of Vienna. She is a danger to me." A comparatively few soldiers stayed on in Europe and even At 8:15, just inside the lobby of the Blue Angel, Dr. Blei- fewer realized that a new war, albeit, a cold one, was under body is that of a well-nourished, superbly muscled white way. Two men who knew were in one of the hottest theaters of male measuring 72" in length and weighing an estimated 171 the unspoken confrontation between the USSR and the USA. proached, nodded and firmly escorted the couple toward the pounds.’ They were Captain Gregory L. Kennard, Criminal Investiga­ door. As they did so, four other men moved to block them. tion Division, and Captain John T. Swanson, US Army Something metallic gleamed in the hand, then over the Counter Intelligence Corps, both headquartered in Vienna. knuckles of the big blond escort. While his shorter compan­ “Kennard, I didn’t call you in here to talk about that god­ report. ThereY two other things on my mind. One... where in hell is that application for Federal funds?” .“Cool down. Chiefr&niMw <i typing it. You’ll have it this On Washington’s birthday, at the turn of the half-century, “I don’t understand," he said, “who is this man?" Before his wife could answer, two smiling strangers ap­ ion propelled his charges forward, Swanson’s arm swung they were in the office of Brigadier General E.L. White, once, twice and two of the interceptors crumpled, faces Provost Marshal of the American Zone, with headqwwtea in bleeding. His knee found the groin of a third assailant as they grappled; and the tiurih man just StOod &cir^tk'Sy. the city of Strauss waltzes, fluffy Sacher torts, a fouf-power afternoon" government and incredible intrigue. "Oh" The CID officer had been called into a session that had ob­ jumped into the waiting limousine outside just seventy sec­ of completed action, the Sheriff pushed a manila folder viously been stormy. The General was red faced, the counter­ onds behind Greg Kennard, Dr. and Mrs. Bleiweiss. The car across the desk to the Undersheriff. intelligence officer obviously embarrassed. The fourth man, pulled away. a civilian, showed no emotion at all. He was introduced to Greg glanced at the printed caption on the folder. Kennard as Elwood Bush of the State Department. After "Investigation of Narcotics Traffic in Carter, Bartley and handshakes and perfunctory greetings, the Provost Marshal St. JohnY Counties, and in the cities of Canollville and indicated that the man from State would outline the problem. Coolly, succinctly, Bush told the story of Lester Bleiweiss, Chester from Metropolitan Investigative Unit formerly professor of physics at the University of Chicago, a Canollville, Michigan” friend and colleague of Enrico Fermi’s, one of that handful of “I want you to read the whole thing," Cadwaller pro­ displaced persons who had given America the lead in nuclear nounced. "And come up with a plan for us being part of it. science. Bleiweiss had fled Austria one day after the An­ You and Deputy Sullivan will be the representatives from schluss when the first swastika flags fluttered along the Roundtree" Ringstrasse. His wife, who was not Jewish, had stayed on in “Sam, huh," Greg said, then, irrelevantly, “how is he re­ lated to old Bob Sullivan?” * - antly. “Easy, man, the jobY done," Greg cautioned. “Jesus, you move pretty good.” “I do what I've got to,” SwansonY voice was flat, his blue eyescold. Kennard reached in his pocket, took out a tom note. He handed it to the silent lady. "Here," he said, “I think this is yours.” Vienna, survived, and had somehow maintained possession Within the week, Bleiweiss was aboard a DC 7, bound of the family home. Now, four years after the warY end in Eu­ back to Chicago. Angered by the revelation of his wifeY col­ lusion with Russian agents, he left her. She returned to Vi­ home was in the Russian zone. Counter Intelligence had enna and then disappeared after the four-party government Crossings.” picked up information indicating Frau Bleiweiss was cooper­ was dissolved and the Russians pulled out. "Thanks." ating with the Russians and a move to Moscow was planned During the next two years, Swanson and Kennard worked "Why?" for the famed physicist. In a clumsy attempt that was half together occasionally, drank together a few times, became “Just wondered. That would make him Debbie Y cousin." persuasion and half abduction, Captain Swanson had tried to mutually respectful colleagues and casual friends. “Jesus' Don’t get back on that." remove Dr. Bleiweiss from the shadow of the hammer and Despite the usual assurances that theyd get together back Greg rtood up, took the folder. sickle. The doctor had simply jumped from the jeep carrying in the states, the two officers had lost track of each other. him to the side of the Stars and Stripes, and gone back home Now Greg Kennard wondered what long and tortuous path to mama. Counter Intelligence, having blown its cover, was had brought Swanson to Carrollville He’d have the chance to "Half the kids in high school are on pot if you ask me," now useless, but the problem remained. Did the CID, with its find out, soon. He settled down, turned off the memory Cadwaller shook his head. "Makes ’em soft-headed, but own network of operatives, its own methodology, have any switch and studied the folder that Cadwaller had given him. harmless. Nowhere near as bad as a mean drunk. The lawk ideas for a solution? “ItY the hard stuff that’s wicked,” Greg answered him. “Three major holdups in the past six months had the ear­ marks of dope jobs." “What do you mean by that?” "Amateurs. Almost spur of the moment stickups. The kind of stuff that screams, ‘I need a fix and I don’t care how I get it.’ Wc used to see it too damned often in the city. Dangerous, <oo. those hopheads sometimes pull a trigger and don’t even know why." "I don’t think we got any big problems with what you call hard stuff," the Sheriff opined, “but I got pressure from one "That’s the summary," the Brigadier said. “Captain Swan­ son, have you anything to add?” “We handled it like damn fools, thatY all, sir,” the big, blond officer answered. “Now we need help." Evidently the Metropolitan Investigative Unit had been set up for just one reason. Canollville lay directly athwart the major rail and highway routes between Chicago and Detroit Drags moved along this axis just as regular freight did. Dis­ tribution points were set up in a businesslike and efficient He can’t be all bad, thought Greg Kennard. No excuses, no manner. According to the report in front of him, Greg found rationalization, and heY ready to admit error. When a guy the narcotics operation not very different than the sales meth­ does that, things are repairable. ods of a big regional or national manufacturer. Pushers, “Let me huddle with Captain Swanson, sir. Get more de­ tails. Maybe we can work something out." rather than sales managers, secret, rather than overt, sales­ men with regular territories. The big difference was in the OK, itY all yours. Captain. Just understand two things. It customers who kept it a lush sellerY market all the time. Not will be a clandestine operation with no official sanction. satisfied with already astounding profits and volume, the That’s one." men who ran the business were out to develop new markets: of the county commissioners to participate in this thing from Yes, sir." school kids, rural youngsters. Thanks to consolidated school Carrollville. Don’t make a big thing out of it, but weld better “You’ve got about forty-eight hours to get the job done. systems, it was easy to introduce pot and pills to kids off the act interested." Otherwise the bird may fly. That’s two. Got it?” Greg nodded, left the office. “Got it, sir." He sure comes in handy, the Sheriff thought, but I can’t let Greg had an idea, just one, the only chance there was. farms, kids from the crossroads villages, kids who could, somehow, find the money to buy. “Rotten," Greg muttered to himself, “really rotten. ItY about time somebody went after the problem on a regional him get the idea he’s running things. Christ, the whole busi­ The ideaY name was Lieutenant Isadore Kohl of *he CID. ness of being Sheriff was getting more complicated all the An officer, he’d never worn a uniform; a soldier, he’d never basis. The Swede Y a guy who can get this job done.” The se­ time. When he’d first run four yean earlier, it had been easy held a gun. His weapon was anonymity, his strength, identi­ cret was to move law enforcement people away from areas enough to get elected. As a member of Rotary, a Moose, and fication as a displaced person in Vienna. He spoke the lan­ where they were known, into places where they could oper­ an active Republican, he was known to a lot of voters and guage with the fluency of a native born Muscovite. How he ate had become an American operative through Kennard’s influ­ anonymity. Sam Sullivan, for instance, with his youth, his ence was a story buried in sealed files. long hair and walrus moustache, could do a good job over in lie’d won the office in a walk. Doing the job was something else. Twenty years in the as “narks,” narcotic; agents, with the necessary Carter County and they could bring a man over from there building business didn’t give you much of a background for In Greg’s office, Kohl listened to the present problem as re­ law enforcement. Lucky that an old cop like Kennard had peated by Captain Swanson. His questions were short and into the Roundtree area. The job was to infiltrate, find the pointed. With them answered, he pulled his shabby greatcoat sources, dry them up, cut them off, stop off the flow. All the around his shoulders, settled a fur cap on his head. busts in the world didn’t matter if amphetamines, marijuana, “retired" to Bartley County. No questions about it. he’d sharpened the force up a lot. AS long as he didn’t get any ideas about running for office, he’d be alright. The phone rang. It was the Chairman of the County Com­ missioner’s Budget Committee. “I understand you’re making application for Federal funds to make the jail bigger," the voice drawled. “Now look here, Tom. if itY one of those matching funds deals we just might not go along with it. The county doesn’t have money to throw away. Was. this one of Kennard’s wild ideas?" “I see what I can de," he said. “Greg," he looked at the CID and heroin poured into the three county area in an ever-in­ man, shrugged. "Sometime an easy one give me. I send you creasing stream. Jesus, Greg’s interior dialogue with himself word when I got the package." continued, you moved up here to get away from crime. You He took a side corridor and stairs that led to a bake shop a block away. "What do wc do now?" Swanson. “Wait," Greg answered. He grinned. “I send you word when he got the package " “Merle, if there’s one thing the taxpayers are willing to pay Isadore Kohl was a mighty cynic, particularly about the Vi­ for, it’s law and order." Cadwaller was sure of his ground, he knew the temper of his constituents. “And if they understand ennese. “If there was ever a Merry Widow,” he said, “it was be­ that Washington is going to pay three-quarters of the cost. cause she did away with her husband and inherited a for- Drop us a line at 13S1 North M-43. Opinions of this story senes. Frau Bleiweiss was gabbling, her voice rising. Swanson rope, Bleiweiss had come back to Austria. Unfortunately, his the law though and it’s got to be stopped.” What do you think of this weekly feature in the Banner? We'd like to hear bom you. “Had some of your lads there, didn’t you,” he said pleas­ “Nephew," the Sheriff grunted. “Son of Marvin, Bob's “I’ll go through it and get back to you. It's about time they What do you think of story? slapped her, hard. youngest brother. He married an Armstrong from Hickory set up some kind ofjoint effort on drags.” local medical examiner couldn’t be expect­ ed to answer. The demolition work had been awesome, and Swanson Mollified as much by the change in subject as the report "Take a look at this." He’d talk to the Bureau's pathology peo­ ple, too. He had some questions that the weiss looked at his pocket watch. "He was in excellent physical shape, really remarkable for a guy in his fifties. The pathologist even remarked on it. ‘The dam accident or to have you do me a reading of that goddam ing the two hour drive to the airport. While he was in Washington, he’d visit the taneously, millions of American service men added up points "Why didn’t the guy try to get out?” Kennard persisted. and try to get a few hours sleep before start­ Protocol reading that had been interrupted. Frau Bleiweiss inclined her head. "What about the wallet outside the car." Cadwaller had more than enough of the subject. all to Susan, get packed, have a late supper pation in the Pacific Theater that the Soviet Union made it former allies, they kept ten million men under arms. Simul­ posed own thought. home. Now all he had to do was explain it retired to enjoy country living and look at what drops into your lap. The telephone rang and jerked him back from his thoughts. It was Donna, the department's stenographer, tele­ phone operator, co-ordinator and Girl Friday. Her voice conveyed excitement. “Washington calling.” she said. “They asked for Under­ sheriff Kennard" “OK.” He felt his own pulse pound. “Probably a report on lhe Cargile prints." An anonymous woman’s voice queried: Neil Braendle Braendle wins Kiwanis honor Neil Braendle wb presented with the Kiwanis Member of the Wednesday at the Year award Hastings Kiwanis weekly meeting. Braendle was honored by the longtime local service club for his dedication to the club's local and state activities. Surprised, he accepted the award before a standing ovation of fellow members during a year-end awards program. The Hastings Kiwanis also recognized outgoing President John Cohoon. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 30. 1999 - Page 17 DISASTER EXERCISE..Judged a success by Patricia Johns water, install portable toilets, assess dam­ Staff Writer age and clear roads on the day following a Sept. 23, which dawned bright and a lit­ tornado. tle crisp, didn't seem like a good day for a Hislop said, *We received an outstand­ disaster, but it turned into a good disaster ing rating for this exercise." Hislop praised 911 and personnel Woodard for working well together The emergency management center in "They got everything they asked for, Hastings was abuzz with activity. Suppos­ edly a tornado had struck the Marsh Road from ambulances, to fire trucks to heli­ ana of Gun Lake on Sept, 22. copters" Hislop said. The staff was now dealing with the af­ Woodard praised the actions of TTES termath of this disaster. The mopping up employees and other ambulance services portion of the emergency was underway. that came to assist with this emergency. Woodard could have used a few more radio The Road Commission garage had been frequencies. destroyed. But cooperation from surround­ Hislop, Poholski and Woodard will re­ ing communities had made 50 trucks view the responses to both these emer­ available. Sheriff Steve DeBoer was impressed by gency simulations and work on any areas how smoothly this disaster simulation needing improvement before a real emer­ worked. gency strikes. At the same time Middleville was the A lone great blue heron serenely sailed site of a disaster exercise that focused on a over the disaster exercise. It took less than "bus rollover accident with multiple in­ an hour to get all the victims delivered to juries." Thomapple Township Emergency hospital or shelter. Fire fighters even re­ Services chief Bob Woodard served as lhe membered to ask if any of the injured had incident commander. seen the ous driver. Mother and child were Dr. Amy Poholski from Pennock Hospi­ reunited, much to the relief of the fire­ tal organized the volunteers from the fighter trying to gently restrain the mother. community, Thomapple Kellogg High Volunteers in Middleville included Eric School and the Barry County Chapter of Stewart. Ben Lucas, Payshence Erb, Doris the Red Cross. Each was assigned a role; dead, near dead, broken bones, unhurt but frantic, lost child, pregnant with an ab­ dominal injury, or even seemingly unhurt but later discovered to be seriously injured. The call about the rollover accident came Emergency personnel worked together to care for the 'Injured* during an emergency exercise on Sept. 23. This exercise evaluated haw emergency services worked when the county is facet with two emergencies, a tornado clean­ up and a rollover bus accident with multiple casualties in Middleville. Dr. Amy Poholski assigns a role to Steve Wales a volunteer from the Hastings Kiwanis. Wales participated in the local disaster exercise before attending a weekend workshop on Emergency Services. Greenfield, Ardie Baum. Erica Carter, . Amanda Bowyer, Breyne Middleton, Zac ria Kelley from the Red Cross also partici­ pated. Emergency exercises are planned each the first ambulance arrived on the scene at Emergency medical personnel surveyed the scene, called the station and the second ambulance arrived within three minutes. The chiefs car and a fire truck quickly followed. Firefighters, paramedics and year. Hislop is now working on a Y2K ex­ Animal shelter legal details wrapped up by county and Humane Society EMTs quickly moved to their assigned tasks, assessed injuries, taped off areas for ercise before New Year's Eve arrives. Keep Your Friends and Reie by Elaine Gilbert Nearly all the formal loose ends for of land for the new building to the Humane more than $5,000. Jim Brown of the Humane Society told the uninjured, measured a landing strip for building a new animal shelter have been Society from E. Tyden Inc. of Hastings and helicopters to land and even searched for completed by the Barry County Board of another contract which establishes an es­ the County Board Tuesday that the City victims not readily visible. Commissioners and the County Humane crow fund at the Title Office for the dona­ Council had just approved "a little over Society. tions and some county funding. $20,000 to finish the end of Industrial Unlike a real emergency, there were no sirens and M-37 was not closed to traffic, Finalizing schedules with construction The right of reverter provides for the Drive in a cul-de-sac...So that's going to be and no frantic relatives arrived on the scene workers will be the next step before con­ property at the end of Industrial Park Drive a real nice end to that street...I'm looking looking for loved ones. struction can start. to be returned to Tyden if it ceases to be forward to getting this thing built." Woodard coordinated the emergency "The delay has kind of thrown a money­ with Barry County 911 and Barry County wrench into the construction process." Emergency Management. A staging area County Surveyor Brian Reynolds, who is Engineer Bob Brady has obtained profes­ Bob Byington (the Humane Society's at­ was set up hi the Swamp Fox parking lot. one of the leaders involved in the shcltei sional errors and omissions liability insur­ torney) and Michael Brown (county admin­ project, said after the meeting. "We're try­ TTES personnel efficiently handled the used for an animal shelter anytime within lhe next 20 years. The local Humane Society ts going to triage officer to assess the seriousness of build a new 4.000-square-foot shelter with ance required of him as the county's project engineer. Making ap ilicdtion for* that ‘insurance wasonc 5f tffc ’tartfettft ihar had t^odd policy would to take place. That $J _ the injuries and Steve Funk was in medical donations and county funds, according to a more than cover the cost of the building, got a very good agreement that you can use command. compromise agreement reached during the the county's attorney, Jim White, said. as a blueprint, or somebody else could, to In the Emergency Operations Center, under the direction of John Hislop, staff ing to keep our smiling faces on." summer with the County Board. In the past few weeks, lhe two parties balanced the needs of the disaster in Mid­ have been trying to finalize legal details, dleville while continuing to monitor what including real estate and liability insurance. would happen during the recovery mode The County Board approved lhe last round following a tornado on Marsh Road. of documents Tuesday, including a waiver In the scenario created by Hislop, the of its competitive bid requirements because Road Commission, Health Department and most of the work and materials are expected damage assessors worked to set up portable to be obtained from donations and reduced Mark Englerth is the contractor of the project for lhe Humane Society. INFORMED! Sendt The BANPSa: To Subscribe, 616-945 Jim Brown also said "it has been a pleas­ ant experience working with Jim White, find her lost child. Kevin Neely served as many injured, including s mother frantic to Steve Wales, Walt Eavey. Pat Doezema, and Pam Sease, Jennifer Richards and Glo­ into 911 at 9 ajn. and within two minutes Spring Park. Truer, Russell Craven, Bob Thoresen, BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER istrator. We've not always agreed. We've yelled and hollered and everything else, but "bjMicairy we'yc;alT'wanted the saiW'tftirtgf" “ So when it came down to it, I think we've REPORT CRIME get something like this done. It's off the radar screen as to the way business is usu­ The Society will sell the building to lhe ally done. But, it can be done and can be county for $175,000. according to a pur­ done effectively and I want to thank Jim chase agreement. Of that amount. $25,000 While for helping us." 1-800-310-9031 ______________ will come from the county's restricted rev­ enue fund for the shelter. That fund has Wish this been generated by private donations over the years. costs through the Humane Society's ef­ IRON SAXON A volunteer group known as the Animal forts. Shelter 2000 Committee, which has spear­ The board also had to approve several headed planning and funding for the new remaining contracts, including one to ap­ shelter, has exceeded its $150,000 goal by prove a limited right of reverter in the rift NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION ORTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been nede in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Michael Wakley and Beverly Wakley. husband and wile, of 278 South Main Street. Woodland. Michigan 48897. and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michi­ gan. whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated December 30. 1997, and recorded on February 6, 1998, in Docket 1007362 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due tor principal and interest the sum of Thirty One Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen DoRars and Seventy Four Cents ($31,315.74) and no suit or proceedings al iaw having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute in »xh case made and provided, on October 21. 1999. at 1:00 p m the undersigned wB sefl at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court tor the County of Barry, at pubbe venue to the highest bidder lor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid uoon said Mort­ gage, together with the tegal tees. and charges of the sate, including attorney's fees slowed by law. the premises tn said mortgage located in the Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan and which are described as follows: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 21. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, thence North 875 teet tor the place of beginning. thence West 230 teet; thence North 100 feet; thence East 230 teet; thence South 100 teet to the place of begmning AM in Woodland Township, Barry County, which has an address of 278 South Main Street. Woodland. Michigan 48897 The redemption perud shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 in which case the redemption penod shal be thirty (30) days from the data of such sate Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S E Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 DATED: September 8. 1999 Drafted by Wttam M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W. Ste 111-A Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (10,7) i FORECLOSED HOMES Low or $0 Down! Happy Birthday October 1st! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Local Listings. 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5224 ACCOUNT MANAGER DELIVERY DRIVER JOIN US IN THE WINNER'S CIRCLE! RENTWAY. INC., America's 2nd largest rental company, is on the move in the Rent-To-Own industry, and we're looking for dynamic people who want to grow with us. These positions require a good driving record, excellent communications skills, and the ability to deliver home appliances and furniture. 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We provide children with an opportunity to experience "going to the doctor" in a warm, friendly environment CENA’s-WE HAVE A NEW WAGE SCALE Wc are currently hiring Michigan Compe­ tency Evaluated Nursing Assistants for all shifts. Earn up to $10.75 an hour with full benefits. If interested, come to Thomapple Manor to fill out an application and bring your Nurse Aide Registry Document with you. cQidrnapple where they will receive only the best treatment from familiar faces. At Family Tree Medical, we build relationships with our patients that last a lifetime. Come join our growing family... this is just the beginning. OBSTETRICS * PEDIATRICS • GERIATRICS * SPORTS MEDICINE • WOMEN'S HEALTH • DERMATOLOGY • HEALTH PROMOTION & EDUCATION 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE HELP US HELP OTHERS Attend our nursing assistant class and secure your health care career for the future. The residi.tts here always appreciate new faces and friendships, as well as caring, gentle hands and hearts. The next class will be held October 18th through November 4th. Starting wage is $9.00 familyAtree MEDICAL per hour witjt excellent benefits available. Class is not held on the weekends. Apply for this op­ portunity in person before October 14. 1999. ASSOCIATES R. Troy Carlson, M.D. • Matthew Garber, M.D. • Kathleen Carlson, C.F.N.P. OUR NEW LOCATION: PIS WEST GREEN STREET • SUITE 102 • HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 4P0SB PHONE SU-P4S-74P7(PHYS| • PAX 414-P45 0214 Xfiornapple - 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 30. 1999 COURT NEWS: A 17-ycar-old Hastings teen will spend lation. "You might want to talk with him and tion by drinking and by having a firearm, see what the future holds for him because County Circuit Judge James Fisher ruled was on probation for a previous conviction that's exactly where you are headed," said Thursday. of habitual, third offense drunk driving. "Obviously he has a very serious alcohol Fisher. "I received a letter from you wife that says if I put you in prison, you would in-home detention and problem." said Makled. "In the last couple lose everything. She should have addressed tether programs, violated probation by of years, he's been getting involved in as­ that letter to you because it’s not what I saultive situations." do, it's what you do." by testing positive for marijuana and by According to defense attorney Carol Taggart, whom Dwyer said is a highly changing his residence without permission Jones Dwyer. Wood has slopped driving, respected mechanic, was granted work re­ of his probation agent. "drunk or sober." lease. Reid was serving probation on a previ­ A plea by his ex-wife asked the court ous conviction of unlawful use of a motor Thursday to get counseling for Wood, • Lawrence Gibbs, 45, of Holt, who was vehicle, doing so without a driver's li­ whom she said drinks because of a trou­ set to be tried on one count of third degree cense. The incident occurred in Hastings in bled past. The system is failing him," she said. criminal sexual conduct for having oral sex January of this year. with a 16-year-old boy in Barry County in "Mr. Reid is described in the presentence "He needs psychiatric help. If he could re­ 1996, agreed to plead no contest to a re­ report as being completely out of control," solve those problems, the drinking would duced charge of contributing to the delin­ said Assistant Barry County Prosecutor go" quency of a minor. But according to Fisher, no one <ian David Makled. "He has said that he would rather go to jail than attend a program and Reid, who represented himself, asked The plea arrangement came after a lengthy motion hearing which centered on force Wood to get help. he takes no responsibility for his actions." "He has to take some responsibility for his own recovery," said Fisher. "I'm at a whether Gibbs used force or coercion to have sex with the boy. Fisher why the pre-sentence report refers to point where 1 have to focus on the protec­ Makled argued that because Gibbs had him as a sociopath and demanded a defini­ tion of society. They have programs in pushed the boy down onio the bed, that tion. "It's someone who knows right from prison, Mr. Wood. 1 hope you take advan­ the assault occurred in a remote location tage of them." and because Gibbs was the boy's employer, wrong but tends to have no feeling about enough evidence existed to support a force making the right or wrong decision," said or coercion claim. Fisher. in other recent court proceedings: • Kenneth Wood, 59, of Hastings, was Niles violated probation by failing to pay fines and cost',. gart, who replied "just briefly." conviction of probation violation. Barry leaving residential treatment in Kalamazoo, lease from jail. with credit for 141 days served. She will Wood, who apparently violated proba­ nile detention, be discharged from probation upon her re­ driving was sentenced to 90 days in jail the next I 1/2- to 2 years in prison on his Shane Reid, who has failed at all juve­ pleaded guilty to violating the probation she was serving for third offense drunk • Daniel Taggcrt, 43, of Hastings, was ordered to spend uie year in jail with 186 Fisher explained that though he agreed days credit on his conviction of probation with the defense attorney that the victim violation. Taggart was serving probation never testified he felt he was in danger or on a previous conviction of third offense threatened, he had to deny the defense re­ drunk driving. quest to dismiss the charge. sentenced to four years to 7.5 years in "Have you become acquainted with Mr. But during a recess of the case, Makled prison on his conviction of probation vio­ Wood down at the jail?" Fisher asked Tag- and the defense attorney agreed to the plea arrangement in which Gibbs pleaded no contest to the reduced charge due to possi­ ble civil liability. He is set to be sentenced on the convic­ Banner CLASSIFIEDS tion Oct. 7. Call The Hasting BANNER • 945-9554 one day served on his conviction of at­ • Jerime LaBrash. 21, of Hastings, was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for One man is still in serious condition at Spectrum Hospital after he apparently drove the car at left into the path of another car (at right) at the comer of M-43 and M-66 in Woodland Township Friday. Man in serious condition after two-car accident A Sheridan man is listed in serious con­ dition at Spectrum Hospital came to rest with Richard pinned inside. in Grand He was extracted by the Woodland Rapids with injuries suffered Friday when Township Fire department and both pa­ he apparently drove his car into the path of tients were transported to Pennock Hospi­ another vehicle at M-43 and M-66 in tal by Lakewood Community Volunteer Woodland Township. Ambulance. Daniel Rkltard, 49. stopped at the stop sign before proceeding into the path of a Richard was then airlifted to Spectrum Hospital shortly after the 4:50 pan. crash. southbound car driven by Rufus Wright, Police said Richard was issued a citation 40, of Battle Creek, according to troopers for failure to yield the right of way while at the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Wright was cr xl for speeding. Both victims were wearing seat belts Police. The force of the collision flipped Richard's vehicle onto its top where it when the crash occurred, said police, and alcohol was not believed to be a factor. tempted uttering and publishing. LaBash pleaded guilty to the charge which stems from a number of incidents H diilt'tl JOHN DEERE 56 LAWN TRACTOR, 29" mowerdeck. $500 obo. Can be seen in Wood­ land on Main St. 2 blocks north of M-43.367-4198. GARAGE SALE: Sat., Oct. 2nd,9-5:30.1 mile west ofWood­ land on M-43,1/2 mile south to 4326 N. Wellman. GARAGE SALE: OCTOBER 1ST & 2ND, 9am-5pm. Cloth­ ing, bikes, toys, books, house­ hold items, hone tack, etc. 5408 Whitneyville Road-Middlevillc \alinmtl \th occurring in Hastings in March of this year WANTED Pop-up camper, reasonable. 616-945-5298 or 616-9452666 FACTORY- Up to SI4/hr. Many openings, all shifts, light assembly, production. (616)­ 949-2424, Jobline fee. CITY DELIVERY- to $800/ wk-t- benefits. Will train. Local route! (616J-949-2424. Jobline fee. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-800-426­ 3085 ExtJl400 24hrs. WORK FROM HOME: $982 pc - $5,947 ft per month. Full training. 1-800-589-8614 or www.freedomcash.com CARPENTER/HELPER, to $20/hr. -4- benefits, residential & commercial work. Also local companies. 616-949-2424 Jobline_______________________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St.. Freeport, MIEOE WORK FROM HOME! $500­ $ 1.500 pft or fire your boss and cam $2.000-$6,000 f/t. 1-800­ 6 2 7 - 9 2 8 2. www.naiuralsolution.com LARGE REMODELING COMPANY specializing in kitchens, baths, additions & base­ ments looking forquality install­ ers w/good communications skills. Need a career minded in­ dividual who is looking for a home within our company. Must have truck, tools, minimum of 3yrs experience. Steady year round, indoor work available. Hiring reputable Sub-Contrac­ tors and or in-house Carpenters Contact the Personnel Depart­ ment at 616-531-6766 to set up an interview. A son's account in exchange for $1,000. According to defense attorney Carol Jones Dwyer, LaBrash was trying to solve POLICE BEAT a dispute in which the victims allegedly re­ FOR SALE; 1973 CHAM­ PION MOTORHOME, sleeps € $2,500 FIRM, call 616-945­ 3625 ( OIllHIIlHll\ \oll( t HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? Wc can help’ Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp I -SOO61 1-3766. I\( ill / 'hill CLERICAL (HOSPITAL)Up to $13.64/hr+ benefits. Will train, start now. (616J-949-2424. Jobline in which he wrote checks on another per­ LOOKING FOR FEMALE ROOMMATE to share expenws and/or babysitter. 948- 1318 N. BOLTWOOD, HASTINGS. Lovely 2 bed­ room condominium, open floor plan, central air, beautiful kitchen cabinets, lots of storage. Garage and Basement space. Freshly painted, immediate occupancy. Priced to sell $73,500. Co-owner is licensed Real Estate associate. Call 517-394-7313. FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR SODOWN! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold Now! HOUSEFUL OF FURNI­ TURE BOUGHT IN May. 1999. Beautiful sofa chair, large oak table & 6 chairs. queen size maple bedroom outfit, lamps, end tables, lawn tractor. 2 twin beds, wood bunk bed large bookcase, cost over $7,500, must sell $2,200 for al! or will sell separately, 1-517-541-8132 fused 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White, power windows, power locks, 6 changer cd player, towing package, well maintained, in great condition inside out $ 11 .OOOOBO 948­ 0502 A CARPETING BEAUTIFUL PLUSH COMMERCIAL style over4,000 yards two weeks oidcost$IO,95 yd. sacrifice $2.00 a yard, Dennis Distributing. 401 N. Cochran. Charlotte. 616-541­ 1109 A QUEEN SIZE SPINE-OPEDIC FIRM MATTRESS set with beautiful brass headboard “brand new" sacrifice $190.00 1-517-337-3054______________ 50 KING SIZE MATTRESS SETS in very excellent condi­ tion cost $900.00 new sacrifice $80.00hurry! Dennis Distriuting 1-517-541-1109______________ DSS SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNERS, NOTICE We pay cash for used satellite dish equip­ ment. Can't pay the bill? Sell your equipment to Stealth. 100 minimum cash for any equip­ ment with a blue access H card, need not be working, must have valid access card. Call Stealth. 616-948-0253.________________ CATCH UP ON THOSE BILLS & cam extra money for Christmas. Come work with HOUSE OF LLOYD PARTY PLAN. No investment, flexible hours, no deliveries or collec­ tions. Also booking parties! Call Cathy 795-7133______________ DSS SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNERS, NOTICE. Free equipment upgrades, all older satellite equipment (mini dish) will upgrade receiver and blue access card f<y a new topknotch RCA fourth generation 32 bit processor with new remote and Y2K compliant access card free; equipment can be non-working and must have valid access card. call Stealth. 616-948-0253 29 PEOPLE WANTED TO GET PAID $$ to lose up to 30lbs in lhe nexi 30 days. Natu­ ral, guaranteed. Call: 616-248­ 7707. FOR SALE Matching queen box springs and mattress-cost $1,199., asking $150. A-l con­ dition. Evenings, 616-945­ 2666. I return furniture owned by Her client chose a "highly illegal self­ help method instead of using small claims court." He was also ordered to spend two years on probation. • Debra Felps, 36, of Hastings, was sen­ PIANO TUNING, repairing rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888. WORK FROM HOME: Grow­ ing company needs help. Earn between $500-$ 1.200 part-time? ful'-time. Fun, easy, will train. Call for free 14 page booklet. 616-248-7779. www.cash9i I .com/byrbcsl HENRY’S CUSTOM INTE­ RIOR PAINTING. 616-852­ 3905. HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES". HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-948­ 4093. Wanted A A to LaBrash. LOCAL LAKE ODESSA MOTHER willing to watch your chidren 1 st shift. Please call 374-3093 for more information. NEED ERRANDS RUN? I WILL DO YOUR SHOPPING OR TAKE YOU SHOPPING, OR TO APPOINTMENTS. OUT OF TOWN OR OUT OF STATE. CALL FOR INFOR­ MATION. 945-2117. RELI­ A ABLE LICENSED MEDI­ CAL EXPERIENCE. tenced to one year in jail and three years probation on her conviction of third of­ fense drunk driving which occurred April 10 in Hastings. She was also ordered to pay $2,000 fines and costs. • Sheryl Niles, 37, of Caledonia, who Middleville woman dies in 1-94 crash A 21-year-old Middleville woman and her 25-ycar-old boyfriend were among four people killed when the sport utility vehicle they were riding in Saturday left the 1-94 expressway and struck a disabled fuel truck near Detroit. Brian Antnony Picano, originally of Boston, was living on Noffke Drive with Jamie Elizabeth Smith while he had been working as an intern with the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police since Aug. 31. He was studying criminal justice at Lake Superior State University near Sioux Ste. Marie, said Sgt. Terry Klotz. ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. nRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-8OO-672-96O4 REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604.____________________ "He seemed like a real devent guy," said Klotz. "Everyone here at the post liked him." According to reports, Picano and Smith had been to one of the last Tiger baseball games to be played at the old. Tiger stadium. All five occupants were reportedly westbound at about 75 m.p.h. on the expressway following the game when front seat passenger, Aaron Collier of Albion, leaned out the window to take a pictured of a giant Uniroyal tire. Driver Steven Thomas reportedly lost ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Ddta Homes. 1-800-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376, HUD APPROVED: 3 bed. 2 bath, stove, refrigerator. dish­ washer. Down payment as low as $500. No payments for 60 days. Call Better Choice Homes. 877-665-7324.________________ A SEPTEMBER 15 OCCU­ PANCY: 3 bed. 2 bath. Will move if necessary, must sell by Sept. 10th. Call 877-665-7324. control of the SUV as he tried to pull Collier inside, then veered onto the left shoulder and struck the right rear of the driving, will now face additional charges 0 truck. The impact sheared the SUV in half, peace property and resisting and obstractinj killing Smith and Picano, as well as Lynn Keith, 22, and Thomas, 24, both from Albion, police were quoted as saying. Collier, 23, of Albion, who was thrown A charge for violating the condition of bi According io police, officers were called 25 on a report of an unwanted subject After learning* ' «• - before leaving ft condition Monday at Oakwood Hospital in Deputy who was___ ____________ ,__ Lcthcoe was then taken into custody, but was alleged u Dearborn. Police said alcohol was a factor and that police cruiser, causing police to force him inside. While enroute to the jail, Lethcoe allegedly banged his an empty beer can was found between side window, causing it to break. He later allegedly pushed from lhe vehicle, was listed Thomas’ legs, it was reported. in fair in against officer Dennis LaJcak, pinning him against a wt and causing a scratch to his log. I �land bank robbed by Shelly Gabriel. "W.roarch Police, Setter Staff Hter gfarty al Ionia COM) national wrier of ta bo«k walked scorching Oi* ac*** and go< away pictoui pocka^B. O< C*'h A a. . . w A, - rhe w.p«i r"1"*4 the bank and dt»- found now." Plavcd a note .ndicatmg that there were Lmb. located around the bank buildmg cmentary School, the <JfcewWtj||^yt Mid around a vchool." laid Gabriel 'ft did mu indicate “hich Khool According to preliminary re porti. the man demanded $30,000 the wb|«i then tied on foot and waa Ltot «en walking tooth on Main Street He wu Jcicnbed aa 5-feeL 10-itachea A Michigan Swe Mice THekUgDog owned by Trooper Line Bobai’Vrthc Way lend Port, etao searched the mUhlw hood around the berth for the aaspoa. Assisting lhe Hastings Poet Of the Michigan Stale Police were utaoleu fa* t ic Barn County Sheriffs DcparanoM and Ull werehmg about 170-poundi Wnneuei Mid he wore a dart, blue hai. a t om the Ionia County Sheriffs Depart- blue iweaier. tan panta and while lennn mtAl. The Ionia office of the Ionia County Na* shoe* No vehicle wa» >ccn and office™ were 11 one I Bank uas reportedlv robbed earlier warned tu use extreme caution. Wc did ha'c a unil a*>'gn«d trum I anxmg. a bomb *niffing dog." »a»d Mpfembr B ION fou> r^*&c*a pros** one abMc* *U*cv*.i a^'Aoa yoowror • r«xyi and mm UC'.r t© COT >ml tb P £00300 WP* 0« C4b*e ...iff. lo Junto* vifectM Aicrc.eO papt^rM J wucne's *OOj MORTGAGE SALE * 4 '^eC« ywwn that n*> oc - 4 >^n b> Mjue.j . Maf*. - tu r-3 Stales X 4CtP>j •f-ovjr' i - sbator . p ."»-3 SUBeh £>p * o» The Mor j«9c ■> tuteC X” ' > • a--3 Mas »ecc*ard -n Deoem . tx~ 492 on p*>-. 'X tc ’03 c’ ■. " >x*p “ecoros Nc r^,v j ■- fOA.-uv* 4f , laart cl f-e det-J k furtX ThcwiaM S«?w ano S7406C <2 DoAva *- oe •o»ec*.-.ej by »c। »c* al a j ubK 4uC*rt>-> to 0< Sg*. 3aw-3 Oa*U^ from the Barry Ceun% S*>ero > Dtpurtme fct*>i S’ak P: oe Trcooars tan© Bcc-i and Aarc*- SVe* BMbQ4*<x ■ j H'mec ’ccwy v’ n., A'ooa and t ear<h ' • . ’ .j C School and Ukewood High ScMWg£ this >ear in similar fashion, according to uitneMCs. 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FULL POWll ‘22,495 S18,995 ^1997 GMC <>2500 4X4 EXCELLENT CONDITION hard to find diesel ’19,900 1995 GMC 15001 2-71. 350 NICE TRUCK 14,999 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-10-07.pdf 7f6652e7dbd38d5f0325b62f6b8feb01 PDF Text Text HASTING* P-C VtSARY HJ Humorist revisits 1st Friday fo Band invitational Hastings on Page 3 See Story on Page 2 News Briefs: The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ pertinent will offer flu and pneumonia ' clinics from 1 to 4 p.m. every Thurs­ day in October at the Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall, comer of Green and Jeffenou atreett in Hastings. Local officials urge residents to get a flu shot early because viruses have sarfteced earlier than usual this year. The Qu shots are $10, the pneumo­ nia shots are SIS. Tetanus shots are free. Medicare B recipients who pre­ sent their cards also will receive their immunizations free of charge. Other flu ard pneumonia clinics in the Barry Cotnty area this month will be bald from 1 * 4 pun. Wednesday. Oct. 13, at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton; at the health de­ partment in Hastings from 830 to 11 Mg, Saturday, Oat. It; from 4 M 7 n» 430 pan. at the Sunfield United Medsodist Church in Sunfield. Historical society banquet planned The Bany County Historical Soci­ ety will have its 35th annuel banquet Thursday evening, Oct. 21, at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church, north of Hastings on M-43. Social time will be at 6 pan., with dinner at 630. Special guests will be Fred and Bonnie Priebe, who impersonate Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. The dinner will include baked chicken and ham, potato, vegetable reddaaaert Reocrvatiom which must be made by Saturday, Oct 17, may be called in to Diana Phillips at 945-9136. Staff Writer Local retailers are going to have to do without the personal touch of wholesa’.c beer distributors Robert and Gordon Cove. The family-owned Cove Distributing has sold its franchise and a portion of its equipment to West Side Beer Distributing of Grand Rapids. The final papers will be signed this Friday, Gordon Cove said. West Side will not be using Cove's 17,000-square-foot Hastings warehouse, Robert Cove said. The Coves will rent out the building. They plan an auction late in October to sell off a collection of mugs, plates and other beer-related memorabilia they've accumulated over the yean. Robert Cove said two of the company's five employees will continue to work for West Side. Robert's father, Gordon, who sold the business to Robert in 1986, will now be officially retired. He continued to work for Robert after the sale of the busi­ ness. Robert, after spending time tying up loose ends, will be pursuing other work avenues, he said. • Robert said he sold the business because of financial considerations. "It's either you get bigger or get out. They're miking us do all the same things the big boys are doing. It's gotten to be a matter of economics." For example, he said, the company whose products they sell, Anheuser Busch, wanted Cove to "spend $38,000 on a print machine and other things geared toward bigger wholesalers. The big beer compa­ nies are trying to look after their business." He said Cove is "one of the last small ones" (small beer distributorships) "to give in. There are a lot of other ones who have sold out already." Gordon said the sale of Cove to a larger firm reflects a trend in the country of larger enterprises absorbing smaller ones — a trend that Gordon calls "scary." Businesses are "getting bigger and bigger and bigger," he said. Cove has been distributing beer in Bany County since 1933. The company was started by Gordon's father-in-law, Clayton Brandstetter, who played baseball at Kala­ mazoo College and semi-pro ball in Benton Harbor. Brandstetter, known as "Brandy," began his business shortly after Prohibition was repealed at a time when "everybody wanted to gel into the beer business." Robert said. The offices were originally located where Felpausch Food Center's parking lot now sits, and were later moved to a building where Flexfab is currently located. The business began when "a case of beer cost 60 cents," Robert said. In 1944, a case of beer still only cost $1.68, he said. Dur­ ing World War II. beer was scarce because most of the product was being shipped overseas, Gordon said. Brandy had to ration the beer he received among his many cureoman, who in rum rationed their beer to their customers, Gordon saat Gordon, originally from Lansing, joined his father-in-law's business in 1958 and moved his family, including wife, Bonnie, two daughters, and son Robert, to Bany County. In 1958 the company sold a vari­ ety of beers to retailers, with the big sellers being Drewrys, Goebel and Pfeiffer, Gor­ don said. Others included Friar's Ale, made in Ionia, and Fox Deluxe, made in Grand Rapids. See COVE, continued page 15 by Elaine Gilbert This is a close-up of The Bernard Historical Society will moat at 7 pm. Monday, Oct 11 at the Delton Kellogg Middle School media earner in Dekon. Michele Tsuji of Delton will present a program about "Living in Japan." Ute public is welcome to attend. In August 1995, Yoshiaki and Michele Tsnji left Delton to live in Robert Cove (left) and his father. Gordon, are leaving the beer distributing business. Restored water wheel is testimony to friends helping friends the plaque, Bernard Society to meet Oct. 11 See Story on Page 10 Cove Distributing sells business to GR company by Mfify Warner Hu, pneumonia shots available Rookie umpire learns on field mounted on a stone, that was unveiled during Sunday’s ceremony. Assistant Editor Rain poured and temperatures plum­ meted. but Sunday's ceremony went on without a hitch to honor the late Neal Cook and celebrate the fruition of his dream. Cook's dream to have a working water wheel at his beloved Historic Bowens Mills was completed this year, 10 yean af­ ter his death, through the efforts of family, friends and the Fork River Free Trappen. The 1864 mill has not had a water wheel since 1901. testimony to their skills. The new' wheel, sketched by Cook five years before his death, was constructed with old wheel parts and new pieces designed and built by the talented volunteers who helped put it all together. A highlight of the event was when Cook's daughter Carleen and her husband. See DEDICATION, cont. page 2 Sister Marie Ursula marks 50th year Japan, where Yoshiakfs employer, Riarmacia-Upjohn, had assigned him the maintenance and care of its facility in Tsukuba. Accompanied by their 16year-old daughter. Naomi, the couple's home for the next three years would be Abiko City, 70 minutes from down­ town Tokyo. Naomi commuted by train to the International School of the Sacred Heart in Tokyo where she spent her junior and senior high school years. The Tsujis' son, Leigh, joined them later and stayed for his sopho­ more year in college, attending Nantan University near Nagoya, Japan. Michele will show a video and share some of their experiences, including having to cope with four major snow­ falls in Tokyo — a city that had no by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Every year and its unique blend of memories have been special for Sister Marie Ursula since she became a nun with the Sisters of St. Joseph. Last Sunday's I i a.m. Mass, however, was a landmark occasion at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings, which was packed for Sister Marie Ursula's golden jubilee, a celebration of her 50th anniversary as a nun. She has been a teacher at St. Rose snow for 10 yean. School for 31 years. Friends, current and former students, parents and parishioners were there as Fa­ ther Chuck Fischer, pastor of the church, officiated and Sister Marie Ursula renewed ^Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 The 'new' 17-foot wheel seemed to spin effortlessly during the dedication ceremony, belying the perseverance and hard work of many to make it a reality, but definitely a A first grade teacher at St. Rose School in Hastings. Sister Marie Ursula, surrounded here by her 20 pupils, celebrated here 50th anniversary as a nun in special ceremony last Sunday at St. Rose of Lima Church. her religious vows. Some of Sister's current first-graders gave her flowers and hugs, and afterward there were more gifts and a time of fellow- See SISTER, continued page 5 » �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 7 1999 Humorist Bill Freeman says GOP is the party of hypocrisy by David T. Young Editor Political humorist and publisher Bill Freeman says the Republican Party should change its name to the Hypocrite Party'. He made the observation in remarks at the Oct. I First Friday forum at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Freeman contended that many GOP politicians have been doing a lot of finger pointing in the last year while they them­ selves are just as if not more guilty of some kind of wrongdoing. For example: • Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich used to talk about Bill Clinton's lack of morality, yet now he's been ex­ posed for having cheated on his second wife. He was accused years ago of being NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Legislative Coffee set The second Legislative Coffee pro­ gram of the frill series will be held at 8 ».m. Monday, Oct. 11, at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons; State Representa­ tive Terry Geiger; Rick Truer, repre­ senting Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers; and Alan Knapp, repre­ senting Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns con­ stituents may wish to talk about. A straw vole will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedoack on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is unfaithful to his first wife. • Congressman Tom Dela,- about a year ago said the House should impeach Clin­ ton because he lied under oath, yet he him­ self lied under oath about being chairman of a pest control company. • Congressman Bob Baar also talked about Clinton's immorality, yet "paid for his second wife to have an abortion so he could marry his third wife." • Congressmen Henry Hyde and Dan Burton led the charge for Clinton's im­ peachment and called him names like "scumbag" because of his philandering, yet both cheated on their wives, with Burton fathering a child out of wedlock. Freeman said hypocrisy most recently has reared its head with the press questions of GOP presidential front-runner George Attack workshop will be Saturday A mother-daughter attack prevention workshop will be held front 10 a.m. to I p.m. Saturday at Kellogg Com­ munity College's Fehsenfeld Center on Gun Lake F ood west of Hastings. The hand.-on training seminar is de­ signed for people who have no previ­ ous martial arts experience and don't have time for physical training. In­ struction will focus on mental and physical awareness through martial arts. Though it is not mandatory, moth­ ers and daughters are encouraged, to sign up together. The fee for the workshop is 112. To register, call KCC et 948-9500. March of Dimes sets 'Jail ami Bail* ' A "Jail and Bail* ftmd-raising event will be held today (Thursday. Oct. 1) at the Gavin Ford-Mercury dealership on North Michigan Avenue in Hast­ ings. The Jail and Bail involves the mock arrest and jailing of well-known per. tonalities and ordinary citizens for "crimes" ranging from "impersonating a quu|gger" to "visual assault w ah a •Jk volunteer judge will set ooS-ter sentences for each lawbreaker. The jailbird then uses that time to call friends, associates and co-workers to Child fitness seminar set raise bail in the form of contributions to the March of Dimes. The funds raised will go to the Greater Michigan March of Dimes and "Babies and A "Get Kids Moving" child fitness class for parents, educators and child You* and Resource Center.. Volunteer jailbirds, bailiffs, key­ stone cops and others are needed. care personnel will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 9, at Kel­ logg Community College’s Fehsenfeld Center on Gun Lake Road west of Hastings. Participants can learn about current research on children's health and fit­ ness issues. Ideas will be discussed on implementing movement programs for toddlers, pre-schoolers and school-age children. The presenter will be Tina Thomp­ son of Fun, Fitness and Friends. Class fee is $15 and continuing ed­ ucation will be swarded to those who complete the course successfiilly. To register, call 948-9500. Arts Council's auction slated The Thomapple Arts Council of Bany County's fifth annual art auction is planned for next month, and dona­ tions of items are being sought from area businesses, individuals and artists. The auction and dinner, "Returning to Elegance," will be held at 6:30 pm. Saturday. Nov. 13, at the Hast­ ings Country Chib. M & M Catering is donating its time to prepare the din­ ner. Silent, live and blitz auctions will be held for paintings, prints, decora­ tive fine an and more. Donations of both art and other items of interest including gift certifi­ cates, "will be greatly appreciated," said Arts Council President Theresa Purchase. Dreisbach's in Hastings is donating car detailing and the Jeffer­ son Street Gallery is donating art, she said. Alfresco of Hastings is working on centerpieces for the event and do­ nating an item from its store. In the past, donations have ranged from a ’ lb. chocolate bar to stained glass ra­ bies. The local Arts Council's mission is to provide outstanding concerts and exhibitions, to showcase local talent, to encourage youth to explore their artistic gifts and to develop cultural enrichment programs for the schools. Donations may be dropped off until Nov. i at the Jefferson Street Art Gallery or call Purchase at 945-4936 Some volunteers take mug shots of the participants, handle phone calls and record pledges. Anyone interested in doing time or volunteering may call Andrea Wilbur at 1-800-968-3463. Civil War Days at Bowens Mills The sights and sounds of the War Between the States will come alive at Historic Bowens Mills from noon to 5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, as "It's Cider Time” Festival series con­ tinues with the 14th annual Civil War Days &. Living History Encampment. Guest dignitaries attending the event will be President Abraham Lincoln and First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, impersonated by Fred and Bonnie Priebe: General and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, impersonated by Bob and Roxie Mulvihill, and General ano Mrs. George Armstrong Cus'tr, im­ personated by Steve and Sandy Alexander Members of the Michigan Capitol Battle Flags Task Force will conduct a flag adoption ceremony Sunday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. The Barry County His­ torical Society will adopt on behalf of the citizens of Barry County three flags carried by Barry County soldiers into battle during the Civil War, two flags by the 6th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment and one flag carried by the 5th Michigan Volunteer In­ fantry Regiment. Music on will be provided Saturday by the Thornapple Dulcimers with Stan Pierce. Sunday s music will be by the "Thomapple River Boys," who will be playing bluegrass music. •It’s Cider Time" festivals continue each Saturday and Sunday until Hal­ loween weekend. The Oct. 16 and 17 festival will be Harvest Festival Weekend, with old-time harvest fun and an apple and cherry pie contest. There will be free admission to all ladies with pies. Judging will be at 2 p.m. Saturday The old mill is located in the heart of Yankee Springs Township on Briggs Road, two miles north of Yan­ kee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park. For more information, call 795-7530. W. Bush for his alleged use of cocaine in his youth. "They (Clinton's critics) said the presi­ dent was unfit to serve because he tried marijuana in college, but now, they say that just because George W. may have snorted cocaine doesn't mean he's (Bush) not fit to serve." He said Republicans were very critical of Clinton for not releasing his medical tran­ scripts in 1996, but they fall silent about Bush not releasing his college transcripts this year. Further, Freeman maintained, the GOP has tolerated right-wing comments by Pat Buchanan for a long time, but the party has refrained from calling him a racist until he threatened to bolt to the Reform Party. "Bush doesn't want Buchanan to leave (the party)" because he needs the support of bigots and racists. Freeman said. Even conservative columnist William F. Buck­ ley Jr. has said Buchanan's comments are racist. He noted that Buchanan, while in Ari­ zona, once said, "We don't need any more Joses in America," but hasn't made any similar comments about "Pierres" while speaking near the Canadian border. Freeman gave his audience a variety of humorous comments on the political scene, both nationally and statewide. About the presidential race for the year 2000, he disappointed a ft.v by saying he's a solid supporter of Vice President Al Gore over primary challenger Bill Bradley'. He said he thinks the GOP is playing a strategy game by expressing fear about fac­ ing Bradley in the November 2000 presi­ dential election. "Do you really think the Republicans would rather run against a moderate south­ ern Democrat (Gore hails from Tennessee) than an eastern establishment liberal?" he asked. Acknowledging "Clinton Fatigue" that may hurt Gore, Freeman said the vice pres­ ident very well could point to the adminis­ tration's many important successes, such as a strong economy, elimination of the bud­ get deficit and in foreign affairs, where no American has been killed in miliary ac­ tions. He contended that people vote on their pocketbooks and that Gore actually hasn’t been involved in any of the Clinton scan­ dals. Freeman also said the perception that Gore is "wooden* is unfair, maintaining that the vice jye^ideg has shown his prow ess in the aefetfs 0|R992 and 1996 Freeman said his bfggt^t disappointment in the presidential race thus far has been the elimination of former Republican Vice President Dan Quayle, who has been kicked around by the press for his alleged lack of intelligence. "I'm devastated that Dan Quayle has dropped out of the race." he said. "There goes half of my (comic) material.” Bob Dwyer asked Freeman for his thoughts about the costly remodeled of­ fices for legislators in Lansing, with Bill Freeman Another man in the audience asked Freeman how he felt about legislation to insist that unions get permission from rank and file members before making political contributions. He replied, "I’ll go along with that when corporations get permission from their em­ ployees before they make their contribu­ tions." On a question about gun control. Free­ man said he once had rabid pro-gun State Senator David Jaye on one of his radio programs right after the Columbine High School massacre. Jaye contended that if more school officials and teachers would have bad guns, they would have been able to take care of the trouble. About education. Freeman responded to Richard DeVos' plan to help students go to Christian schools by offering a 11,000 to a Christian school student who opts to go to a public school in Grand Rapids. "The Republicans* strategy is to let the public schools die on the vine,” he said. "Politicians mouth the words (of support for public education), but are always look­ ing for studies that'll say our kinds are dumber than theirs in foreign countries). Their kids always come here for higher ed­ ucation. "We don't track people here, we educate everybody. We have a democratic public education system." However, Freeman said he has been en­ couraged of late to see Gov. John Engler show a moderate streak by not supporting a ballot initiative for a school voucher sys­ tem, nor a new law to make it easier for people to cany concealed weapons. Showing his unabashed political points of view. Freeman told his audience, "Why am I a Democrat? Because it's the party of the working man and woman and not the wealthy, because I believe children should profit from public education rather than business, because I think women and BM the government shdtfld decide what hap­ pens to their bodies, because I believe the environment should be protected, not ex­ ploited, and because it's the party of the mainstream, not the extreme." stained glass windows and SI0 million worth of furniture that was bought without bidding. Bob Meppelink asked for Freeman's re­ action to televised news in West Michigan, to which the guest speaker, who used to work for WOOD-TV Channel 8, agreed that he thought it was a little slanted to the right. Though there's been a lot of talk about the powerful liberal media, there are signs that GOP lawmakers get a free ride while Clinton takes heat for the same indiscre­ tions. Freeman took particular delight in re­ porting that Congresswoman Debbie Stabenow has overtaken incumbent U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham in the most re­ cent polls. "What's he (Abraham) done (in his five years in office)? Nothing. He’s a big Quayle supporter." Christine Blanco asked what kinds of re­ actions Freeman gets to his magazine. He replied that he gets more positive feedback than one might think. "Maybe you get a kick out of needling people," she said. Freeman pointed out that according to a Grand Rapids Press "2000 Poll," West Michigan isn't as conservative as most be­ lieve. He noted that the poll showed the area is only 40 percent Republican and mostly pro-choice on the abortion ques­ tion. So why is it that the GOP wins election after election in the Grand Rapids area? Freeman said too many good people stay home on election day because there is no law to make it easy for the "unwashed masses" to get to the polls. "It should be the goal of government to get people to vote," he said. And too often the candidates put up by local Democrw»3 aren’t that different than the Republican incumbents. Dwyer added that the Michigan Demo­ cratic Party does a lousy job supporting Democratic candidates in these parts. A woman in the audience said the influ­ ence of the Grand Rapids Press can't be overlooked. rhesc are the folks who endorsed Clin­ ton in 1992," Freeman said. "Somebody must have read them the riot act because in 1996 they supported Dole and they called for Clinton's resignation last year before all the facts were in." The newly created water wheel at Historic Bowens Mills spins during Sunday's dedication, making "Nears Dream" a reality. The Fork River Free Trappers (pictured in the background) were recognized for their invaluable help. DEDICATION, continued from page 1 Owen Sabin, who now own the mill, un­ veiled a plaque, near the water wheel, in honor of Neal. A crowd of faithful incnds and relatives. Fork River Free Trappers and others gath­ He worked in industry for 22 years and was plant manager at four different plants. "At age 40 his back started going out and he ended up having two surgeries and was in constant pain...," Marion said. "Wher­ ered under a larp and umbrellas as the cere­ mony unfolded. Royce Demond, who was president of the Trappers when the men started helping with the water wheel project, said friend­ ship was the reason the group got in­ volved. "When we first came out here, we were treated like friends the first day...Friends help friends...That's what it's all about. Like this wheel turning here, life is a cir­ cle. There's ups and downs. This is one of the up times," Demond said. "We're very community-minded and very historically-minded," another spokesman for the group said. "They've been a great bunch." said Mar­ ion Cook Frye, former mill owner who was married to Neal Cook before his death. ever there was a project, there was a cot. He would get up what few minutes he could (to work on a project) and then laid back down. We always said, he w«s the "They have just been so helpful and have done so much for us. We just appreciate them. Saying thank you isn't enough." Though Neal had a happy life, he endured many hardships during his 58 years, Mar­ ion told the gathering. Neal was, "in his words, farmed out" when he was three months old. she said. He lived with eight different families, rela­ tives and friends until they were married. captain and we were the crew. "When he was 42, he started getting heart trouble and doctors said it was from the inactivity," she said. That lifestyle ended when they purchased Bowens Mills in 1978. "The mill was a real good thing in our lives. It gave us a new focus and a purpose. We had a lot of happy times...," Marion said. "When we came here, it was in pretty sad shape. Il needed a lot of patching up and a lot of paint and the lawn was way up to my shoulders...,” Marion said. "But, we could see it being proud and once more a landmark in the community...We could have these festivals, music and our crafts­ men so that the young people could learn and enjoy. "The main part of this mill had not been used for about 40 years, that's the water power. It looked like it would be quite a problem and Neal had quite a mind and he figured out bow to build around those gears CONTINUED on next page... �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 7 1999 - Page 3 Restored water wheel, continued from page 1 that had been broken over the years...It look about three years and the water power was going again." After Neal's death, at the age of 58 years old after heart surgery, Marion kept the mill operating as a tourist spot and a place where she gave painting lessons. In the ensuing years, she hoped that Neal’s dream of a water wheel would someday be fulfilled. The foundation and pylons had been put in place before Neal died. "Every year we tried to do a little bit of something on it (the wheel) as money would come in." Marion said. A friend. Al Conklin, did the stonework on the pylons and another friend, another year, found a bearing that could be re­ worked for the wheel. Others pitched in and soon the Trappers offered to finish the pro­ ject. "We just owe a debt of gratitude to the Fork River Free Trappers," she said. Marion's husband Ron Frye also com­ mended Neal for his fortitude and ingenu­ ity, saying he could accomplish more than most people who don't have physical dis­ A crowd of faithful friends and relatives, Fork River Free Trappers and others gathered under a tarp and umbrellas as Sunday's ceremony unfolded. abilities. "Neal's purpose was to preserve some of the past, lest we forget what a great pace our ancestors paid for our comfort and free­ dom. Conklin told tlie dedication ceremony gathering "We take so many things for granted today." such as automatic furnaces, inside plumbing, milk from the store, tele­ vision and computers. "What Neal would say today, if he could speak to us. is to remember the past and appreciate it. but to gel to know Jesus...or you will spend eternity wishing you had," Conklin said. Owen Sabin, who worked side-by-side with his late father-in-law on a number of projects, talked about how Neal stayed with his dream despite his physical handicaps. He and his wife both praised the Fork River Free Trappers and everyone else who helped make Neal's drcam come true. "1 know that you must love us an awful lot and keeping an eye on what we're doing out here and appreciating it," Carleen told the crowd. "We appreciate you being here. I would like to say thank you to my mom and my dad for buying the mill and starting this dream 21 years ago and giving my family a chance to learn more about these things and to have a heritage to carry on for future generations." Delton, Maple Valley salute swing music during Hastings Marching Band Invitational The Delton Kellogg High School Marching Band was among 22 bands from throughout the area competing in last Saturday's Hastings Marching Band Invitational. This was the first time the DK band has performed at the Hastings Invitational and the first year the band has performed in any regional band competition, according to band director Briar Beute. The 50 members of the band traveled to Battle Creek the previous weekend for a marching band exhibition. The program presented by the DK band at the Hastings Invitational. "A Swing Thing,* featured familiar jazz music such as 'Moonlight Serenade* by Glenn Miller and 'Satin Doll* by Duke Ellington. Above, the color guard and drum line were both featured in the selection 'Sing, Sing, Sing* by jazz composer Louis Prima. The color guard received recognition of excellence for their performance in the invitational. Kimberty Knoll, drum major for the Maple Valley High School Marching Band, led the 78 members of the band in a program called 'Salute to Swing' during the Hastings Marching Band Invitational last weekend. Knoll was named 'Best Command Personnel' in the invitational. The Maple Valley drum line, a portion of which Is pictured above, won an award for Best Percussion during the invitational. The Maple Valley color guard won an award of excellence in the invitational. Cold, rainy weather did not deter the many moms and dads who traveled to Hastings to watch their children perform during the invitational. Hastings High School hosted 22 bands at last Saturday's invitational. Four bands Irom schools in this county participated, including Hastings. However, the Hastings band did not compete for ratings, but rather gave an exhibition performance featuring the music of Earth, Wind and Fire. . » » �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 7. 1999 |LETTERS from our readers... Recollections of the Barry County Medical Facility To the editor: In a recent stay at the Barry County Med­ ical Facility, I noticed two names on the ros­ ter at the entrance: Howard Ferris and myself. It was from about 1957, when the people of Barry County had voted to build a 131bed medical facility. It was a controversial question. 1 think the way the committee finally won approval was to tell the tax-payers of Barry County it would be a retirement home for vote. It was not long until we needed more room! in the discussion on the board May­ or Harry Miller spoke up and said "Let Vic write them a letter and salve them up.’’ (his exact words). I then wrote the letter and a very efficient county clerk. Avis Tyler, typed it and mailed it to Lans’ng. We had a notice back from the state that they would pick up the entire cost of the addition. 1 was looking after a gentleman from Woodland at the time. They charged us $3 a day for him at the facility. The place was quite an attraction for awhile. I used to take people over to see the place, including some ministers. Virginia Vahl sing was reception­ ist. and on our tours always managed to take us through the kitchen where the coffee was ready, and they baked cookies every day. The years rolled by and my mother, who was keeping house for me, had a stroke and finally ended up at the facility. I suppose in the next years, we made 500 trips to visit her and many others. I noticed at that time that most of the help were middle aged Lena (Andrus) Reppert was a nurse in charge. She was a fine persor. I saw her recently and she’s just as nice as ever. The years have kept passing by and not long ago 1 became a temporary patient! One of the first persons Bob and Rosemary Shaffer introduced me to was Vcm DeMott and his roommate. I found Vem to be a fine them. Construction had started. Bill Cridler was chairman of the Board (of Supervi­ sors). to be followed by George Eddy. And while we are at it, in my years in Barry County government - two men stand out, from Hope Township - George Eddy and Orville Hammond - two different polit­ ical faiths, but both good men. While we were considering building a facility, the state offered two of our neighboring coun­ ties, hundreds of thousands of dollars for incentive. I think both counties lost the Politicians work for firms, not people To the editor: We have a political problem in Barry County, dealing with a lawsuit over a sewer system built without state or federal funds. The county has presented and approved a settlement offer that in no way favors resi­ dents of the system. Our only hope is now the attorney gener­ al’s office and now we read about legisla­ tion, that will reduce the office’s power to only an advisory position. What nonsense! How ashamed of elected officials I am at this time! The firms that built our sewer system took millions of dollars from our communi­ ty and didn’t build a system without defects. 1 have ** copy of the settlement agreement suggested by the county and approved Sept. 27 and 28. Of special interest is that the largest amount on damages these firms are to pay is $8,500, when it costs $13,500 for a resi­ dent of our lake to hook up to the sewer sys­ tem. What an insult to our intelligence! Because of the continued use of these firms, it is a slap in the face to the residents. Our county commissioner, Jim Bailey, told me that they could not make the com­ pany rebury the pipes in the area [the pipes have been found as shallow as 18 inches] because it will cost $11 million. So these firms have job security forever in this area and the burden of paying for repairing pipes and the environmental cleanup is left to the users/consumers/taxpayers/voters of this community. Mr. Bailey stated be did not want to bank- Anti-Prisoner letter unwelcome rupt these firms. But what he really is say­ ing, is that the politicians who should repre­ sent the interests of the citizens don't care if they force people to sell their homes because they have made their sewer bills unaffordable to them. How can county politicians look at them­ selves in the mirror or sleep at night? They certainly did no one but these firms a favor when sewers where taken from the Public Service Commission. We have heard a lot about recalling these officials. Now just where does that give the citizens relief from this settlement or the constant bills we will need to pay for their incompetence? Barry County, as owner of the sewer sys­ tem, is the only party that can sue these firms. So the citizens arc at their mercy and these elected officials know they have gov­ work harder than I have ever worked in my life to see that every Republican in this state is voted out of office. 1 understand there are to be public hear­ ings on this state legislation and I would like to be advised as to the time, place and to be put on the agenda. 1 have experienced the frustration and exasperation of interact­ ing with the county government for the past 2 1/2 years, and have found there is really no effective, efficient, direct of satisfying oners. Perhaps she should apply to become a prison guard because the Michigan Depart­ ment of Corrections needs 2,400 new staff members for the new prisons that are open­ ing. The M.D.O.C. has even lowered the education requirements for prison guards so maybe Ms. Cole would be a good candi­ date. Perhaps then she would like to help with the executions of human beings to curb freedom of the press of prisoners. Larry D. Boise #118723 Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER out someone. One of the aides told me she was 20 years old while I was there. Some are from Nashville, Hastings, Thomapple mechanisms available for citizens to force government to do what is right. We cannot force the county to obey the rules. The only recourse we have is an appeal to the State Attorney General’s office. Maybe they can influence their con­ duct in a more ethical direction. Lake. Some are with distant roots in Roma­ nia. 1 suppose in all facets of life, there are negatives and posjtives.Surely the girts arc doing a positive work, even to the chief pill dispenser from Mid40H^ I wish them the bfet Barb Cichy, Delton To the editor: This is in response to Cathy Cole’s letter to the editor in the Sept. 23 issue of the Banner. I have read all letters to the editor for over five years and several times I have read let­ ters from Ms. Cole complaining about pris­ person, a longtime businessman in Hast­ ings. He is always helping someone, over­ looking his own problems. He and I will always be friends. The food and care at the home was satis­ factory. 1 was impressed by the help over the years. The aides probably averaged from 20 to 30 years old. Some on the night shift had former names from Lake Odessa and of course. Joe. The afternoon shift often had their prob­ lems, but did their work well. 1 would not dare to mention names for fear of leaving ernmental immunity. Which leaves our hands tied, except for the attorney general^ office, and now the State Legislature wants to tie their hands too. If that happens, I will p Victor Eckardt, Woodland Township Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes tetters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements art’: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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To me, it seems the most important issue that needs atten­ tion. Congress is now representing special interest groups instead of the people. Voters arc disillusioned and think Congress does nothing. Even labor unions, large corpora­ tions and the wealthy, who have been the main reasons for the need for reform, now say they want to get rid of ‘ soft money” because they arc being asked for so many contributions. Still, members of Congress, mainly Republicans, refuse to do anything about it because it would hurt their own pocket books. About two-thirds of the soft money goes to the Republicans. For those who arc not familiar with the term “soft money." I’ll give you a brief description. It is the way members of Con­ gress of both parties get around the law allowing only $1,000 from each contribu- —— Frederic Jacobs Vice Presrdent Stephen Jacobs Treasurer Secretary -NEWSROOMDevid T. 'foung (Erttor) Elaine Gilbert (Adj/sta/tf EMor) ShMySutow Helen Muory Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jenee.) Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5:30 p m. Saturday a 30 a m - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Caledonia: Jaaica Flaolpan. Woodland: Huttsgs: "I think grant should be able Subscription Rates: $25 per year tn Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastngs. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Dm Robert, Dalton baaed on why they wont let them Me them, like abuse. But iftime it no abuse and the pacas atffl daetaat want (the kid>) can leant. It Jtotdd bo part of their livei." 1 The Farmers Union ha> been leading the effort to fix flaws in the current farm pro­ gram. Weather-related disasters alone dic­ tate the need for a comprehensive farm income safety net. Now, with fanners fac­ ing a low price crisis, an economic safety net is also essential. bmee 1996. ending stocks of wheat have more than doubled, soy-bean stocks have tripled and com stocks have quadrupled. Farmers Union is advocating an emergency conservation reserve, an on-farm storage facility loan program and a limited fanner owned reserve. In addition, the secretary of agriculture should be given authority and resources to respond to economic and production disas­ ters in agriculture. Carl Mcllvain, president Michigan Farmers Union, Hastings Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Hastings, Ml 40050-0602 (016)945-0554 President James Pino Nashville ' U.S. Senate ' • Spancar Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirkeen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224 4822 Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 1.34. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. Published by...Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dwwaon of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N.M-43 Hwy. Joyce Ryan I urge you to call Senator Abraham s office and urge him to vole in favor of the McCain-Femgold reform bill. The number is 202-224-4822. Know Your Legislators: HastingsBaNNER John Jacobs reason enough not to vote for him in his bid for re-election next year. His opponent. Congresswoman Debbie Stabenou votes right on this issue. Farm bill to get review To the editor: It was a pleasure to hear that House Agri­ culture Chairman Larry Combest would hold hearings early next year on current farm policy. Combest announced a comprehensive review of federal farm policy to establish its relevance in meeting today’s farm crisis. The Combest announcement followed a National Farmers Union legislative fly-in. Nearly 300 farmers -nd ranchers from across the country, five from Michigan, traveled to Washington D.C. to lobby for improvements to the so-called Freedom to Farm law. We traveled to our nation's capital and lawmakers listened. Farmers arc tired and disgusted with the band-aid approach to farm policy. Fanners want solutions that provide long term stability and sustainabil­ ity of farm income. 1-800-310-9031 -«WAM>5- Dnoted to the inirrttU of Barry County Since 1856 tor, but there is no law limiting the amount contributors can give to party campaign committees. This money is then spent on the campaign designated by the contributor. These funds arc called "soft money.” There are ways members of Congress could work out compromises, but they refuse to do it. And though the U.S. House of Representatives passes a reform bill, the Republicans in the Sedate kill it with a fili­ buster. which requires 60 votes to One of the leaders in this filibuster is our Senator, Spencer Abraham. For me, this is �The Hastings Sanner - Thursday. October 7. 1990 - Page S Sister Marie Ursula celebrates 50 years, continued... ship when the Knights of Columbus hosted a reception in her honor. 'Sister's 50th Jubilee is a great testi­ mony to her dedication to serving the church as a sister." Father Chuck Fischer said. "It’s a wonderful sign of faithful commitment lived out for so many yean. "We're very privileged to experience her service to the church and dedication to her teaching ministry at our school," Fischer said. Many parishioners have been students in Sister Marie Ursula's classes and have worked with her and remember her fondly, he said. Parents of her current and former stu­ dents have high regard for her. "She got a standing ovation in church from all the families" during Sunday's cel­ ebration, said Theresa Purchase, whose two young sons recently have been first-graders under Sister Marie Ursula's tutelage. Mentioning Sister's annual program of challenging each student to read 100 books. Purchase said her sons "both read great and their writing is beyond reproach as far as bow they go about doing that." Marie Dreisbach, a parent with a child in Sister Marie Ursula's room this year, noted that They do even say in middle school and high school that you can tell a Sistertaught writer because she's just that metic­ ulous with the children — and that carries it's not just the kids," Theresa said, with laughter. Sister Marie Ursula also is known for her merriment. "She has a cute sense of humor," Dreis­ bach said. "She is really quite funny," agreed Pur­ chase. In the classroom, “she never has to raise her voice," Dreisbach said. To both adults and children, "whatever Sister says, goes," Purchase added. St Rose School Principal Steve Youngs commended Sister Marie Ursula for being "dedicated to the whole parish "Her ministry is not only here at the school, but she ministers to the sick, works with shut-ins and helps out with re­ ligious education," Youngs said. "She vis­ its the hospital and has a nursing home ministry. She really is a Catholic presence here in the parish and in the community. We're real lucky to have her here." Noting the love students have for Sister Marie Ursula, longtime friend Betty Moore said that as her students grow up, "they don't forget her and she is often invited to graduations, weddings and baptisms of their chikken." "Sister is proud to be a sister of St. Joseph.' Moore said. "She wears her habit kids." "She's tough," Purchase said of Sister's no-nonsense approach to learning, which is highly respected. "She's not only tough on as an outward expression of her desire to serve our Lord. Fewer nuns wear habits these days, sc it's not always possible to identify a nun in public; yet, sister is read­ ily recognized by the public because she does wear her habit. People stop and talk with her, not because they know her, but because they recognise her as a woman of God." Sister Marie Ursula "responds to calls for help at all hours of the day and night, the kids, she's tough on the parents, too. "You have to send a note in every Friday saying that you reviewed your child's helping those in need at the time of sick­ ness and death," Moore said. "Sister's gift of charity is extended to her homework. Parents have homework, too. fellow nuns from the Sisters of St. Joseph. on for life." "She's fabulous," Purchase said of Sis­ ter. "We just think she is great She is so dedicated, and she truly loves her kids. And she does think of those kids as her She often invites her friends al Nazareth (Michigan) to dinner. She never forgets the retired and elderly sisters, especially at Christmas time, who are being cared for at Fontbonne Mancr at Nazareth. She takes a large box of gifts for each one. "Sister is an active member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. The membership has grown through her invita­ tions to young women in the parish,' Moore said. Anyone who knows Sister Marie Ursula is sure to know her favorite canine com­ panion. Prince. "Prince has become a community figure, helping to raise money for her favorite charity — the Barry County Animal Shel­ ter," Moore said. 'He was voted the most beautiful dog in Barry County through numerous delations to the animal shelter. She carries a picture of him in her wallet so she can show what a beautiful dog he is.' While Sister Marie Ursula had hoped Sunday's golden jubilee celebration would be "low-keyed." she said, "it turned out to be quite big. "It was fantastic," she said, with a smile. "It really was great." Sunday's renewal of her vows was her second renewal this year. A large scale cel­ ebration, with a special Mass by the bishop, was held in August at Nazareth for all the Sisters of St. Joseph who were cel­ ebrating special milestone years in their service. "I just take it one day at a time. When it comes, you enjoy it," Sister Marie Ursula said of her jubilee. "I always knew I wanted to be one," she said of being a nun. *1 entered from Irish Hills " She said her mother and father had inspired her to pursue her goal. Before coming to St. Rose, Sister Marie Ursula taught in Detroit, St Clair Shores, Birch Run, Taylor, Three Rivers and at St Agnes School in Hint The move to Hastings has been a perfect fit. "I have wonderful friends here. People are just so good to me," she said. Sister Marie Ursula is pictured here with Prince, her cotte-husky, who won the "Mosi Beautiful Pet Contest" in Barry County eartier this year. Linda Lea Mayfield HASTINGS - Linda Lea Mayfield, age 46, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, Illinois; two sons, Derek Mayfield, and Dustin Mayfield both of Rantoul, Dlinois; September 28, 1999 at home. Linda was bom on November 24, 1952 three grandchildren. Amber, Matthew, A Kaitlyn; mother, Virgil Graham of Lansing, the daughter of Arthur A Hastings; three brothers, Donald (Jan) Look of Eagle, Ray (Connie) Look of in Virgil (Inman) Look. '’he was raised in Lutatng A Hastings areas and attended schools there. She graduated from Owosso High School Adult Education in 1982. She went on to receive training and certification as a Nursing Assistant. She moved to Hastings in 1997 from Danville, Illinois. She was employed as a Library Page for Hastings Public Library, Danville Public Library, and Danville Area Community College. She worked as a Nursing Assistant at Hastings Tendercare for a time. Woodbury, and Frank (Lyn) Look of Saranac; two sisters, Patti Wieschowski of Lansing, and Monica (Joel) Todd of Hastings; many nieces A nephews. Funeral Services were held Friday, October 1, 1999 at Hastings First Baptist Church. Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiated. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery, Carlton Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made Funeral Home, Hastings. by Wren She attended the Hastings First Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, cross stitching, was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter A sister. Linda was preceded in death by her infant son, Michael Ray Mayfield in 1974. Linda Rhonda is survived by her (Mike) Spangler of daughter, Rantoul, MIDDLEVILLE - Jamie E. Smith, R.N., age 21 of Middleville, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 1999 in Detroit of accidental injuries, joined in death by her fiance, Brian Anthony Picano. Jamie was bom on October 13, 1977 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Rodney and HASTINGS ■ Mrs. Luella M. Slocum, age 67, of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 1999 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings She was bom on January 17, 1912 in Dowling, the daughter of Roy and Jane (Stanton) Smith. Mrs. Slocum was raised in Johnstown Township of Barry County and attended rural schools there and Battle Creek Central High School. She was married to George M. Slocum Mary (Hoag) Smith. She was raised in Wyoming, Michigan and Middleville, and attended Godwin Heights and Thomapple-Kcllogg schools, graduating in 1995. She received her B.S.N. (Nursing) from Lake State University in 1999. She was employed at Superior Saint Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was a loving daughter, Mary's sister, granddaughter, and niece who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. on April 12, 1930, and they lived in the Dowling area about five years before She is survived by her parents, Rodney and Mary Smith; one brother, Adam Smith at home; grandmother, Helen Smith moving into Hastings in the early 193O's. of Grand Rapids; numerous aunts, undes, Mrs. Slocum was a homemaker, she had worked for the old Lacey Telephone Company; a hairstylist. and worked at cousins and host of friends. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Hastings Cleaners and Baby Bliss Company in Middleville. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Women's Society of the Church, and Pennock Hospital Guild. Mrs. Slocum was preceded in death by her husband, George on March 13, 1985; her parents; infant brother. Norman; infant sister. Barbara; sister, Clarabell McCarty; foster brother. Arthur Minor. She is survived by three daughters. Marguerite (Bill) Butler. Joan (Robert) Baines, and Georgina (Bernard) Blough, all of Hastings; one son. Robert (Catherine) Slocum of Middleville; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter, one sister. Marciel (Wayne) Buckland of Dowling; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were field on Tuesday, October 5, 1999 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, with Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiated. Interment look place at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Disease Foundation, Pennock Home Care Services, Thomapple Manor, or charity of one's choice. STOCKS The tollowing prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. September 30, 1999 at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, Dr. Dennis B. Smith officiated. Interment took place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice or lake Superior State University Foundation, 801 N. Campus Court, . Michigan 49783. Sault Ste. Marie, Are women more cautious investors? (Editors note: Second of a two-part series) To be a successful investor, you need to be knowledgeable. If you’re well-informed about the financial markets, and if you’re familiar with different investment alterna­ tives, you will have the confidence you need to make the right choices. In the in­ vestment world, knowledge is power. And that’s why itk especially important for women to learn as much as they can about investing. Some studies show that women tend to take fewer chances with in­ vestments than men. This tendency leads many women to pursue so-called “safe” in­ vestments — at the risk of losing out on higher long-term returns. But by increasing their knowledge — and their faith in their own financial acumen — women will be free to choose from the full range of investment alternatives. Just how much different are womens in­ vestment attitudes from men^? They’re a lot different. In fact, 63 percent of women arc only comfortable with guaranteed in­ vestments, compared to just 41 percent of men, according to one major study con­ ducted by a leading financial services firm. Consequently, women often have a larger percentage of bonds, certificates of deposit, money market funds and other low-risk in­ vestments in their portfolios. Women who purchase these "less risky" types of investments will almost certainly protect their principal. But they also en­ counter another type of risk: the risk of in­ flation. Although inflation has been very low the past few years, it has not disap­ peared from the investment horizon. And, over time, even a relatively low rate of in­ flation can seriously erode the purchasing power of fixed-rate investments. That’s why bonds, certificates of deposit and similar vehicles may be ap- propriate for short-term financial goals but inappropriate for longer-term ones, such as retirement or paying for a child's college education. Should women then throw all caution to the winds when investing? Of course not. But they should choose a diversified mix of investments that are suitable for their indi­ vidual financial goals. Fortunately, women do have one major advantage when it comes to investing: they are generally more likely than men to ask for investment guidance from profession­ als. And individuals who work with invest­ ment professionals tend to invest regularly, save more, manage their debt better and have more confidence about their future. Still, even women who do work with in­ vestment professionals should educate themselves on the tenets of investing. 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But im­ portant investment decisions should be based on our knowledge — not our chro­ mosomes. Something EXCITING xciting II s Hastings Comi HEESSHa Helping make diabetes a little easier to live with Accu-Chek A£CM-CHEK Monitor^” Comfort Geare’ Come be a part of the worship celebration! Upbeat Fraise t Worship service Starting October io • Sundays at 9;45 A.M. s.—«’32“ Hastings Church accu-chbc of the Hkzarene 1716 N. Bioapw, Hastings, Michigan waumutt 616-945-5065 �Page 6 The Hastings Bonnet - Thursday. October 7. 1999 Gordon ). Brown WOODLAND - Gordon J. Brown, age 65. of Woodland, passed away on Tuesday. October 5, 1999 at Pennock Harold Brown and sister. Margaret Schleh. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife. Helen; three daughters. Deh (Gary) Hicftjc of Grand Rapids, Diane (Doug) Necb of Hospital. Mr. Brown was bom on November 2, 1933 in Castleton Township. Bany County, the son of Waller and Lucille Hastings, and Denise (Carl) Timmer of Holland; one son. Darrell Brown and fiancee, DeAnna Hopkins of Woodland; six grandchildren: Kyle, Craig. Michelle. Jamie, Chad and Jordan; one sister, Marion (Al) VanMeter of Caledonia; sister-in-law, (Gillespie) Brown. He was raised in Castleton Township. Barry County. He attended rural school and the Woodland School, graduating in 1951 Beverly Brown of Woodland, and brother­ in-law. Bill Schleh of Middleville; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday. from Woodland High School. Mr. Brown married Helen L. Davis on October?. 1999 from 1:00-3:00 P.M. retd from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the Wren Funeral August 14. 1955. Mr. Brown's Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 8, 1999 at 1:00 P.M. at Wren employment included farming, thirty-three years with EW. Bliss Company in Hastings, and a school bus driver for the Lakewood Schools, retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Woodland United Methodist Church and a Church Funeral Home in Hastings, with Reverend Carl Q. Litchfield officiating. Interment will take place al Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Woodtand Townahip, Barry County. Trustee. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents, two infant brothers; brother. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland United Methodist Church or the Diabetes Association. Helen L. (Mason) Schuh MT. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 a.m . Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11.-00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Bnadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Pnonc 367-4061 or Darlene Pickar^>45-5974. Worship Ser­ vices. 9 00 a m.; Rev Ken Vaught; 11:00 a.m.; Rev. Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a.m. for all ages. 4-H, Mon­ days 6:30 to 8:00 p.m; BIBLE STUDY. Sunday. 5:00 p.m.; Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a m.; freewill of­ fering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Bible Study. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer. Praise, and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith - “You Are Welcome. * Church Phone 948-2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the HbrldAide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Cettcr St. (corner of S. Broad­ way and W. Center). Church Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Sunday Worship Services • 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Christian Education 10 a.m.. Nursery Available at 10 a.m. ST. CY'RIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mats Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. THORN APPLE VALLEY CHUR0. 2750 Wail Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor. Church office p'aone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 im, 9:55 a m and 11:20 am Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School. 1045 a.m. Morning Worship Wednesday 6 00-8 00 p m Warriors (grades K5th), serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6:00 p.m ; Youth Fellowship. Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (grades 6-12th). Thursday 7:00 CHURCH OF THE Wackcrman. Pastor. Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St., Rev. Daniel Graybill, Senior Pastor; Res- Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 a_m Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. Kid's quizzing; 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m.. KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further informa­ tion call the church office. pm. Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided). GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings Ml 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9414 Rev 49058 St Matthias Church, a con­ Michael Anton. Pastor. Sunday, tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11.00 am. 1928 Oct 10 - 800 A 10:45 a m Wor­ ship. W/ELCA Sunday; 9:30 Sun­ day ScM (ail Mt 6 00-8 oo pm. Middle and High School Thursday. Oct. 7 - 4:00 pm ChildrenY Choir, 4:45 Youth Ensemble; 7:00 Adult Choir. Fri­ Book of Common Pm/er Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor; Pastor Dave Wood Sr. • Adult Ministries Sunday School for all ages. 9 30 a.m.. Morni.tg Worship Service, 11.00 a.m.. Evening Sen ice. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana, Sr. & Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study, Choir prac­ tice. Cal! Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men. Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast f 4 WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at 11 00 am HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. day Morning Worship day, Oct. 8 - 500 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal. Saturday. Oct. 9 - 4:00 p.m.. Wedding; 8 00 NA. Monday. Oct. II - 700 p.m.. Women of Faith. Tuesday. Oct. 12 - 7:30 pm. QA Wednesday. Oct 13 - 1000 am.. Wordwatcbers; 7:00 p.m.. Youth Comm. 11 a m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time before the istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 am.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; She was bom on September 7. 1945 in Traverse City, the daughter of Milton «nd Olive (Heart-Worden) Mason. She was raised in the Coats Grove area based on grade level. Three classes - Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps - are taught for adults. 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11:00 am. - Worship Services - childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4 and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade. Monday. Oct. 4 - 9:30 am.. Bazaar Work­ shop. Wednesday. Oct. 6 • 4:00 p.m.. Pioneer Clubs Star. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E. Sisson. Assoc Uc Paster Sally C Sunday School for all ages. days senior mca's 12-noon Satur­ pm . Sunday Masses 8 00 am and day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m For more information call the week Nursery is provided during both Services. 4:00-6:00 p.m church office. Youth Fellowship 1952 N Broad«ay Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY , “l*rcv.nr«k>m“ - I IK S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY I lastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 77U( <MAKd Hastings. Michigan Coats Grove with Reverend Ben Herring with all your heart, do not depend on your officiating. Interment will take place al Woodland Memorial Park. Woodland Township, Box 743, Anderson, Indiana, 46015. on Sue Screen Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish or Chad was a caring and giving person and even in his death gave life to six other people through organ donation. Chad's family requests donations instead of flowers, sent to: Christian Center, P.O. held charity of one's choice. ^GeraldineR^utchal^ | Every step we take, every move we make, every single day, every lime tre pray ...We'll be missing you. William H. Darling -AUGUSTA - William H. Darling, age 60. of Augusta and formerly of Traverse City, passed away on Sunday, grade school, high school and Business College there. on Tuesday. October 5, 1999 at Tendercare of Hastings. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. She was married to Robert Jorgensen on December 21. 1922 in Atlanta. Georgia, he passed away in 1961. She was married to Mr. Serven on December 30, 1973. he passed away in 1986. She lived in the Middleville area for over sixty years and was employed al Middleville Rexall Drugs for many years Clyde B. Schimmel HASTINGS - Clyde B. Schimmel, age 86, of Hastings and formerly of Battle (Wiechacz) Darling. At the age of seven, he and his family moved to Traverse City, where he grew up and graduated in 1958 Creek, Western Service; 12, 1960 in Beaufort, South Carolina to the former Roberta C. "Bobbi" Hunt, she preceded him in death August 4. 1987. He then married Janet E. Bcmhagen June 24. 1990 in Comstock. Mr. Darling was known as the "Voice In Delton” where he announced football games over twenty years for Delton- passed 28. away 1999 on the son Tuesday. Tendercare- at 12. of John 1913 in Sarah and (Young) Schimmel. He was a 1933 graduate of Charlotte High School and attended Michigan Stale University and did his funeral service resident training al the Estes-Leadley Johnson Funeral Home in Bellevue, and in 1940 joined the Farley Funeral Home (now Farley-Estes & Dowdle) in Battle Creek and was partner in the business until he retired in 1981 after forty-eight years in P.S.I.A. Ski Instructor at Timber Ridge where he enjoyed downhill ski racing and Church Friday, October 8, 1999 Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 9, 1999 at 1:00 P.M. in He was a member of First Presbyterian in Battle Creek and a former trustee, elder and deacon, was past president of the Battle Creek Exchange Club, past president of Goodwill Industries in Battle Creek, and was a past president of Michigan Funeral Directors Association. Clyde had served on the Michigan Stale Board of Licensing and Regulation. He was a former member of the Y's Men's Club at the Battle Creek Y-Center and was a former board member of Wayne Stale University School of Mortuary Science. He enjoyed pheasant and duck hunting, auto travel, eating out and gardening. He was preceded in death by one son, Chris Schimmel on September 24, 1984; and one brother, and two sisters. Mr. Schimmel is survived by his wife, Arlene; one daughter. Marlene Kershaw of Farmington Hills; three sons. Dr. Gordon Schimmel of Storrs. Connecticut. John Schimmel of Lansing, and Ross the Delton-Kellogg High School Auditorium. Pastor Bill Smith officiating. Interment of cremains will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City. Memorial contributions may be made to the William H. Darling Scholarship Fund, please make checks payable to: Delton- Schimmel of Augusta: twelve grandchildren, and two great grandchildren Funeral services were held on Saturday. October 2. 1999 at Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Reverend Dr. David H. Kellogg High School, 327 N. Street, Delton. Michigan 49046. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ebersole Environmental Center, 3400 Second Street. Wayland. MI 49348. Grove Funeral arrangements were made by Farley-Estes & Dowdle Augusta Chapel. nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 4, 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville, Zachman officiated. Interment took place Cemetery in Middleville. Lee Reverend at Mt. Hope Mildred McNamara RICHLAND Mrs. Mildred McNamara, age 91, of Richland, passed Best on December 31,1937 in Alma. Darling-Molnar of Traverse City. Visitation will be held from 6:30-8:30 P.M. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Augusta Chapel. 307 N. Webster Street, Augusta. Thursday. October 7, 1999 and (William) Ball of Greenbelt, Maryland; nine grandchildren: eight great­ grandchildren; one great-great grandson; two step-daughters. Barbara Leary of Hastings, Betty (Robert) Culbert of Lowell; many step-grandchildren; several away on Sunday. October 3. 1999. Mrs. McNamara was bom on March 24, 1908 in Cooper Township, the daughter of many years; coordinated the production of plays for the Drama classes. He was a Augusta; his mother, Wanda Darling of Traverse City; two brothers, Paul J. Darling of Holl, and Andrew M. Darling of Traverse City; one sister. Rebecca A. Lillian McCrea of Cincinnati, Ohio. Helen (Robert) Jackson of Richland, and Patricia State Convention vs a sixty year member, one of only three. He was married to the former Arlene his old horse "Angie”. Mr. Darling is survived by his wife, Janet; one son, W. Greg Darling of Augusta; two grandchildren. David H. Darling and Meghan M. Darling of She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church. She is survived by three daughters. the funeral service. In 1998 he was honored at the Michigan Funeral Directors Kellogg High School. Bill directed the Follies; was in charge of the Ski Club for skied for over thirty years with his family and friends. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing, golfing, and horseback riding on Maxeys. Georgia, the daughter of John and Lillian (Eidson) Bell. She was raised in Georgia and attended HASTINGS - Miss Geraldine R Cutchall. age 75, of Hastings, passed away October 3.1999 at his residence. He was bom on June 30. 1939 in Detroit, the son of Paul F. and Wanda science and education from Michigan University in 1968. RICHLAND - Mrs. Sue Serven. age 102, formerly of Middleville, passed away on Thursday, September 30. 1999 at Total Living Center in Kalamazoo. She was bom on August 19. 1897 in [ Mortuary Science in Chicago in 1938. He briefly managed the former Volney Classes for children and youth are 11:50 am. Children's Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast user WBCH-AM 1220. The 11.20 Service is broadcast over Channel 10 throughout the THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER was Proverbs 3:5,6. "Trust in the Lord be will services Journalism. He was married April classes arc available for everyone. 9 00 Member F D I C Thursday. October 7, 1999 u the Woodgrovc Brethren Christian Parish in uncles and cousins. Memorial services were held on Wednesday, October 6. 1999 al the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Interment will be in Colorado. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Funeral Home in Lansing, and later graduated from Worsham School of day School; 11:15 am. Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS 1999 and confirmed it with his baptism on June 10, 1999. Chad's favorite scripture nieces Funeral Raven Felps of Hastings, many aunts, employed for thirty years and taught English. Drama. Creative Writing and 721-8077 Service FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Martinsburg. West Virginia; five nephews, three nieces, and sixteen great nephews and Bowers of Colorado Springs. Colorado, Roy Bowers of Arizona; special friend. Mr. Darling retired in 1998 from Delton-Kellogg High School where he was a m Traditional; 10:15 a.m Sun­ WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings young man active in many sports. He was especially good at Wrestling and Bull Riding. Chad received his salvation on May 2. own understanding.” "Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your path.” grandparents, Ray and Phyllis Boise of Nashville; paternal grandparents. Audrey of Hastings, Wayne Mason and friend Fred Bogema of Grandville, Ralph Mason of Coats Grove, and Richard (Marie) Mason of Hastings; three sisters, Karen (Don) Williams of Sidney, Linda (Robert) King of Woodland, and Ruth (Howard) Miller of Broadcast of worship ser­ free building with elevator to all 11: 20 a m Contemporary Worship This information on worshipsenfees is pro­ vided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: School in Indiana and graduated on April 28. 1999. Chad was an ooutgoing and enthusiastic Bowers of Hastings; one sister, Janice Bowers of Hastings; maternal vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10: 30 am SUNDAY - 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School - every Sunday, ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 11:00 a m . Confession Saturday 4:00 ■ 4:30 p.m. Hastings. Chad attended Hastings High School but completed his degree at Anderson High on cars, playing guitar, and Sony Playstation. Joe was preceded in death by his father. Roy Bowers on December 24. 1979. He is survived by bis mother. Del'rae parents. She is survived by her husband, Robert; four brothers, Marvin (Sieglinde) Mason Lansing, am nior church. Youth group. Thurs­ HASTINGS • Chad Owen Campbell, age 19 of Hastings, passed away on September 26, 1999 in Grand Rapids. He was bom on October 2, 1979 in and the past eight years at Vitale's in Hastings. His hobbies included working contracted with GEIS/Ameritech for 1-1/2 years, re-retiring on November 1, 1998. She was preceded in death by her Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City and received his bachelors in Pastor DcAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ Times Chad Omen Campbell 1993. recently moved to Middleville. He was previously employed by Baker Boardhanging in Hastings and worked for She was employed by Illinois BelVAmeritech for nearly thirty-two years, retiring on November 15, 1995 as a Regional Staff Manager, she then streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Hour - In the Dining Room, 10:10 9275 S moved to Hastings in 1989. Joe received his GED in She was married to Robert Schuh on November 19, 1976. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958-1963. He attended Bedford Rd. Dowling vice; 6 00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children ings. Junior-Senior High. moved to Nashville in 1977, then Florida in 1981-1989 where he attended school; he High School. Hastings. He was bom on June COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday 6:00 p m Youth meet­ Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Roy and Dd'rae (McIntyre) Bowers. He of Bany County and attended schools there, graduating in 1963 from Lakewood September Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. Sept 30 6:45 p.m. Praise Team. Sunday. Oct. 10 - 9:00 a.ni. Traditional Worship Service; 9:20 a.m. Chil­ dren Y Worship. 10:00 a m Coffee NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9 45 am. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ on Hastings, passed away Sunday. October 3, 1999 as the result of an automobile accident He was boro on January 21. 1975 in Prospect, Illinois, and formerly of Coats Grove area, Barry County, passed away on Friday. October I, 1999 at her residence. from Traverse City Senior High School. Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education. Rochelle Kreykes, Directot of Music, Organist. Church phone: (616) 945-9574 Barner MIDDLEVILLE - Joseph E. Bowers, age 24, of Middleville and formeriy of - of Mt age 54, HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church floors 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ service. Nursery, children Y min­ QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHU RCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a.m., P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Worship 11 am.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m. Peter ILLINOIS Mrs. Helen L. Schuh, ‘UloMlllp .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PROSPECT, |Joseph E. Bowers| Graham officiated. Interment look place at Memorial Park William and Maude (Stevens) Davenport She was a graduate of Plainwell High School and attended Parson's Business College. She married Edward McNamara on December 24. 1927. and they resided in Kalamazoo and founded the McNamara Motor Express in 1928, operated it until they sold the business in 1944. In 1937 they moved to the Richland area. Mrs. McNamara was Richland Township Treasurer for many years, secretary and treasurer of the Richland Boosters Club, a life member of the Eastern Star, and attended Richland Bible Church. She was preceded in husband. Edward in 1971. She is survived by a death by her step-daughter, Beverly Turner of Daftcr. step­ granddaughters, Linda Howe of Decatur, and Sandra Farkas of Plattsmouth. Nebraska; a step-grandson. Randy Turner of Dafter; nieces. Ruth Grivet of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Myrna Girard of Gardenville. Nevada; and a nephew, Robert McNamara of Gobles. Funeral services will be held on Thursday. October 7. 1999 at 11:00 A.M. al the Williams Funeral Home in Delton, with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment will take place at Prairie Home Cemetery. Richland. Memorial contributions may be made to die Masonic Lodge of Richland. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 7 1999 - Page 7 Social News New members elected to Pennock boards Dr. Scott Brasseur Carol Farver marks 90 years Carol (Newton) Farver celebrated her 90th birthday on October 2. She attended Fish School and graduated from Freeport High School in 1927. After living out of state for nearly sixty years with her hus­ band, Lyle, sLe returned to Hastings to make her home following his death. Carol anti Lyle’s two children, five grand­ children and nine great-grandchildren will be traveling to Michigan from five states to celebrate with Carol. For a card shower, please send any cards or notes to Carol at 527 E. Thom. Hastings. Ml 49058. Shermans to observe 50th anniversary Smith (Junior) and Kathleen Sherman will celebrate their 50th anniversary Octo­ ber 14th, 1999. They have two sons: Steven and (Lorrie) and Scott and (Kathy), all of Middleville and one daughter Susan and (Mark) Messing of Traverse City; also three granddaughters and three step-grandsons A family get-together in Ludington is planned with dinner at Gibbs. Cards may be sent to: 6630 Whitneyville Rd., Mid­ dleville. Ml 49333. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage, made by CRAIG L IRlSh and WENDY L IRISH, husband and wife, whose address is 402 Kellogg Street. Nashville. Ml 49073-9764. as Mortgagor, to Union Bank of Lake Odessa, a Michigan Banking Corporation Lake Odessa. Michigan, as Mortgagee Dated September 23. 1991. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on October 8. 1991. to Uber 524 of Mortgages on Pages 571. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice for principal and interest, the sum of Thirty-three Thousand Eighty Dollars and Nineteen cents ($33.08019) with interest at the rate of 8.75%. And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained tn said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Sale con­ tained in sard Mortgages, and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the above said Mortgages, wik be foreclosed by a sale of the parcel of the premises thereto, de­ scribed. or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. County of Barry. Michi­ gan. that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on the 28th day of October, 1999. at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard time, of saia day and said premises wl be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgages together with interest payable at the rate of 10.75%, together with late fees, legal coms, attorneys fees and also any taxes and in­ surance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said premises are described in said Mortgage, as follows, to-wit A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Described as commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along the North line of said Section 36 a distance of 1014 79 feet, thence South CO degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds East, at right angles to said North Section line. 193 20 feet to the Southeast­ erly line of Kellogg Street; thence South 34 de­ grees 52 minutes 31 seconds West, along said Kellogg Street. 141 14 feet to the true place of be­ ginning. thence North 90 Degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 182 46 feet; thence South 03 de­ grees 43 minutes 02 seconds West. 13.97 feet, thence North 88 degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds West 104 89 feet thence North 82 degrees 04 minutes 11 seconds West 77 45 feet, to the place of beginning PP«51-002-000-400 00 The period of redemption will be six (6) months from the date of sale Dated September 10. 1999 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA Mortgagee. Drafted by Timothy L Tromp. PC (P41571) 911 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa Ml 48849 By Timothy L Tromp (P41571) Attorney for Union Bank of Lake Odessa zip3:foreclosure/nmtnshl (10/14) Geiger introduces school legislation Stale Rep. Terry Geiger has introduced legislation to provide more money for school districts at the lower end of the pcr- pupil spending scale. “By creating an equity index, we will be able to continue closing the gap between the lowest and highest funded districts,” said Geiger, R-Lake Odessa. “This builds on the success of Proposal A, which dra­ matically reduced inequity." Under Geiger’s proposal, districts with a pcr-pupil foundation allowance below $6,366 in fiscal year 2000-01 would quali­ fy for additional funding. The money would be given as a separate payment from the foundation allowance, and in subsequent years computed into the base foundation allowance. Preliminary estimates indicate that close to 55 percent of state students would sec increased funding to their schools. All dis­ tricts are expected to be brought up to the new equity target amount in about 10 years. “At no point in the last decade has public education had to suffer any cut from the state of Michigan,” Geiger said. “My pro­ posal would set the basic foundation allowance to a new higher level.” The bill now goes to the House Appropri­ ations Committee, which Geiger chairs. Dr. Scott Brasseur and Al Jarvis have been elected to the Pennock Hospital Board and Ron Neil has been elected to the Pen­ Ron Neil Al Jarvts board of directors and a member of the Hastings Kiwanis, as well as a past United Way campaign chair and a current board nock Ventures Board. They succeed Larry Komstadt and Dick Welton, who have retired their Hospital Board seats and third Dr. Larry Blair, who retired bn. .'fennock Ventures Board seat, but remains on the Hospital Board. member. He is a member of Grace Luther­ an Church and he and his wife, Carla, have three daughters and three grandchildren. American Fellowship Multi Pennock Ventures owns and manages Pennock Village. Pennock Retail Pharmacy and the Pennock Professional Building. Brasseur is a board ~ertified internal medicine physician at Pennock. He is a member of St. Rose Church, the Michigan State Medical Society and a past chief of the Pennock Hospital medical staff. He lives in Hastings with his wife and two daughters. Jarvis owns the Hastings and Gun Lake McDonalds restaurants and has been with the company for 34 years. He will continue as a board member and chairman of Pen­ Automobile Insurance nock Ventures. He is also the president of the Barry County Intermediate School OFFERS MONTHLY POLICIES Board. Neil retired as Hastings post commander of the Michigan Slate Police, with whom he was employed for 27 years. He currently owns Lair Investigations. Neil is on the Convenient “Pay as you drive” continuous plan! For “Safe” Drivers. NO ANANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY Caffua ettvef 4 *m/ ---- ---- -------- Our monthly ratoo $15^ MAHtMTOMY M FAULT COVERAfiE jZlcenses the vehicle for pleasure and are married, ages 25-54, with two or more can ensured on the same poScy and kve in surrounding areas Obes of Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo and Kentwood proper av—iabie at sightly higher ------ —-- ;--- J Jason Keith Walters, Middleville and We tlso offer. Rqbin Gayle Jansen, Middleville. Mark Daniel Castle, Freeport and Mary Louise Parks, Freeport. Scott Michael Darling. Nashville and Fullcovw Salcna Marie Stutz, Nashville. Scott Thomas Parish, Nashville and Ron­ da Lou Schlenhuber, Nashville. Russell Thome Sloan. Hastings and Yvette Elaine Armstrong, Hastings. Andrew Jay Van Meter, Middleville and Sarah Jane Beutc, Middleville. Raymond Patrick Bell, Caledonia and CALL TODAY Cassandra Kay Appelman, Nashville. TOIL FREE 1-800-648-6329 LEGAL ‘NOTICE T JL he time is ri|x* for full Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Marian R. Rupright (original mortgagors) to First Finance. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 28. 1996. and recorded on July 9. 1996 in Liber 665. on Page 915, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee »o the CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION, assignee by an assignment dated July 10. 1996, which was recorded on June 23.1997. to Liber 699. on Page 420. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY AND 89/100 dollars ($109,790 89). including interest at 11600% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Ml at 1:00 p m . on November 18. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE Barry County Michigan and are described as Commencing at a point on the North line of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Balti­ more Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant East. 330 00 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section, thence continuing East aiong said North Section hne. 165 00 feet, thence South 264 00 feet, thence' West 165 00 feet thence North 264 00 feet to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated: September 30. 1599 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #990809015 (10/28) ligers home improvements. All it takes is cash and we have plenty of it to lend. In the form of home equity loans, lines of credit anil home improvement loans. You can count on a fast response to your application. And expect the term, rate and monthly payment to suit you to a “T*. Call or visit any Hastings City Bank office while the pickin s are gnod. It'.«? Harvest Time Hastings 945-2401 St www.hastingscitybank.com Member FDIC. Middleville T93-.3.338 Bellevue 763-9418 Nashville 852-0790 Caledonia 891-0010 Wayland 792-6201 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 7, 1999 ing Mad in Minnesota. Dear Mad in Minn.: You came to the right place. I am pleased to give you space in which to vent your anger. Wc now know that smoking is more than just a filthy habit, it is an addiction. I have only one close friend who smokes, and she has the decency to excuse herself when she feels the need to light up. Need 1 say, I appreciate it. LEGAL NOTICES :■wfr ✓ ■.. ■ ' . ' Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TH» FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WH.L BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Neil C Vanderroest, an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapohs, Mortgage**. dated May 15. 1996, and recorded on May 28. 1996 in Uber 661. on Page 751, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 52/100 dol­ lars ($83,461 52). including interest at 8 375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiN be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pari of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 p.m., on November 4. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are Located in Prairieville Township. Barry County. State of Michigan Commencing at the point com­ monly described as land contract recorded in Uber 404. Page 699 and in the memorandum of land contract recorded in Uber 424. Page 172 as being 1250 23 feet East of 247 75 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence North 01 degree 45’ West. 158 feet to the true point of beginning, thence North 01 degree 45’ West. 25 feet; thence South 88 degrees 03' 38* West. 50 60 feet, thence North 01 degree 45' West 7 15 feet, thence North 38 degrees 44* 00* West 294 75 feet; thence North 52 degrees 07' East. 100 00 feet; thence South 38 degrees 46' 26* East. 218.09 feet, thence South 45 degrees 03' 42* East. 52.72 feet, thence South 66 degrees 16' 00* East. 126.13 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Pine Lake, thence along said tra­ verse kne South 09 degrees 56' 36* West. 79 27 feet to the end of said traverse line, thence North 81 degrees 23' 00* West. 124 25 feet to the point of beginning. Including lands lying between said intermediate traverse line and the waters of Pine Lake. Subject to an easement for purposes of ingress and egress 12 feet in width, the South­ easterly line of which is described as Commenc­ ing at the point commonly described in land con­ tract recorded tn Uber 404. Page 699 and in the memorandum of land contract recorded in Uber 424. Page 172. as bemg 1250.23 feet East of and 247.75 feet North of the Southwest corner of Sec­ tion 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence North 01 degree 45' West. 183 test; thence North 14 degrees 21* 44* East (previously described as North 14 degrees 25' East). 88 00 feet; thence North 45 degrees 03' 42* West 29 65 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 61 degrees 18' 52* West. 104.66 feet to the point of ending The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated September 23. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL' 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate #990909807 Panthers (10/21) se Your GARAGE le Reminder on the Banner on Cail 945-9995 MORTGAGE SALE Notice is hereby given that Default has oc­ curred in a Mortgage given by Marcia J. Martin to the United States ot America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States De­ partment of Agriculture The Mortgage is dated December 6.1989 and was recorded on Decem­ ber 7. 1989 in Uber 492 on pages 100 to 103 Of the Barry County Records No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt which ts now Seventy Four Thousand Sixty and 82/100 ($74,060 82) Dollars The Mortgage will be forectoeed by aefltng the property described below at a pubic auction to the highest bidder The sate wB be held on No­ vember 4. 1999 at 1.X am . local time, at the Barry County Court House in Hastings. Michigan which is the location of the Barry County Circuit Court. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, including interest at the rate of 8 75% per year, legal costs, attorney fees and any taxes or insurance which may be paid by the mortgagee before the sale The property to be sold is located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan and is more specifically described in the Mortgage as; Lot 1254 of the City, formerly Village of Hast­ ings. according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period will expire six (6) months from the date of the sate unless the prop­ erty is deemed to be abandon pursuant to MCL $600.3241 a in which case the redemption period win expire thirty (30*, days from the date U the sate. Dated; September 30. 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL­ TURE PREPARED BY JOHN R TUCKER (P37384) WINEGARDEN. SHEDD. HALEY. LINDHOtM A ROBERTSON. P.LC. Attomteys at law 501 Citizens Bank Building 328 S Sigma w Street Flint. Ml 48502-1983 (810) 767-3600 (10/28) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate Rte No. 99-22705-SE Estate of Edward Sylvester Crame. deceased Social Security No 359-30-2898 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing was held on September 20. 1999 in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Edward S Crame. Jr. requesting that Edward S Crame. Jr. bo appointed persona! rep­ resentative of Edward Sylvester Crame who lived at 358 Gregg Street Nashville. Michigan and who dnd August 26. 1999 Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate win then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record David J Zaftem (P51640) 25505 W 12 Mite Road; Ste 1000 Southfield. Ml 48034 248-353-5595 Edward S. Crame. Jr. 633 E Kalama Madison Heights. Ml -8071 248-396-6318 (10-7) Parents, No Name, No State. Dear Parents: I can't imagine what your children did to justify total estrangement, but that’s not what you wrote about, so I’ll stick to the business at hand. The good causes you mentioned are ex­ cellent places to put your money. I have been a strong supporter of the Salvation Army for years, and know how much your help would be appreciated. I also recom­ mend the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and the Hereditary Disease Foun­ dation in Sama Monica, Calif. Your attor­ ney and tax consultant can advise you as to the best way to give your money away and help prevent your will from being contested by yourchiklse*:: iWfa. ... ,, ‘Safe Sex’ Dear Ann Landers: The most hilarious column you ever wrote helped me turn the comer when I was seriously ill several years ago. My copy is tom, but HI try to patch it up and send it on. Please run it LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAG*. »^ORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL FC. IS All CMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Safe Investing With A Great Rate 6.25% APY Minimum deposit $50,000 6.05% APY Minimum deposit $1,000 36 Month Certificate of deposit* FDIC Insured Main Office 241 West State Street Hastings. Michigan 945-3437 Gun Lake Office 12850 W.M-179 Hwy Wayland. Michigan. •Penalty for early withdrawal • Limited time offer Dear Ann Landers: This is a hard letter for me to write. My husband and I are in our 70s and have raised two children who are a disgrace. We waited until we were over 30 to marry because each of us was taking care of an elderly parent. We were thrilled to have children, and tried to follow all the rules so we could set a good exam­ ple. Our children were raised with love, re­ ligion, family values and discipline. We lived in a nice home in a fine neighborhood, and they attended excellent schools. We have searched our hearts to under­ stand why they turned out the way they did. They were never neglected, always sup­ ported. and given the best we could afford and many things we couldn't. Their oppor­ tunities were many, but they always chose the wrong path with the wrong people. Now, we arc faced with an unusual prob­ lem and need your advice. My husband and 1 received an unexpected, sizable inheri­ tance. Our children are not aware of this. We do not want them to have it when we die. We have no other relatives, and our friends are as old as we arc. We are consid­ ering our church and perhaps the Salvation Army. We have made a list of people mentioned in our local newspaper who have done good deeds with no expectation of being re­ warded, and think perhaps wc might give some money to them. We would like to feel we have really made a big difference in someone's life. Our attorney wants to meet us soon to draw up our wills. We arc not in the best of health. Please answer soon. - Disappointed 795-7116 or 792-4406 Default having been made In the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Michael Waktey and Bevarty Waktey. husband and wile, of 278 South Main Street. Woodtend. Michigan 48897. and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michi­ gan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated December X. 1997, and recorded on February 6. 1998. in Docket 1X7362 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon vhich there is '-^w claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Thirty One Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Seventy Four Cents ($31,315 74) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on October 21. 1999. at 1O0 p.m. the undersigned will seil at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Bany. at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mort­ gage. together with the legal fees, and charges of the sate, including attorney's fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in the Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan and which are described as follows Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 21. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence North 875 feet for the place of beginning, thence West 2X feet, thence North 1X feet: thence East 230 feet; thence South 1X feet to the place of begin­ ning. AM in Woodland Township. Barry County. Michigan which has an address of 278 South Main Street. Woodland. Michigan 48897 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days from the date of such sale Bond Corporation 2X7 Eastern. S E Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 DATED: September 8. 1999 Drafted by: William M Azkoul (P4X71) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. NW. Ste 111-A Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (10/7) again. - A St. Petersburg, Fla.. Fan. Dear St. Pete: Here it is: A couple sitting on their back porch, en­ joy a lovely summer evening, were startled by bloodcurdling screams for help coming from their neighbors’ home. After dialing 911 and arming themselves with a baseball bat. the couple proceeded to their neighbors' house to assist in any way they could. As luck would have it. the front door was unlocked, so they walked right in. They followed the frantic calls for help to an upstairs bedroom, where they found the neighbor lady stark-naked, tied hand and foot to her bed. On the floor lay her hus­ band. unconscious, wearing a Batman cape and mask. It became apparent that the couple was into both bondage and fantasies. Mr. Bat­ man had attempted to leap from the dresser onto the bed. In the process, he bumped his head on the ceiling fan and went out like a light. The next-door couple untied Mrs. Bat­ man, revived Mr. Batman, and took him to the hospital where he was treated for a su­ perficial head injury and released. This cer­ tainly gives new meaning to the term “safe sex" Costly smoke Dear Ann Landers: Some months ago, I was diagnosed with a disease that my doc­ tor said would be aggravated by cigarettes, even though the disease itself was not caused by smoking. For me, this was a nobrainer - give up smoking. Several of my co-workers smoke, but not at work, because it is not allowed in our building. One of these co-workers recently had suigery to replace vems in his legs. He was advised by his surgeon to quit smoking, t but continues to puff away. Another co­ worker had a quadruple bypass, but contin­ ues to smoke a pack-and-a-half day. A third co-worker developed a cancerous growth on his tongue, but continues to smoke like a chimney. These people share my group insurance policy, and frankly, I am mad as hell. As my premiums go up, I am tempted to tell the bookkeeper to attach my increases to die bills of the smokers. It is not fair that wc should all be penalized by people too self­ ish to get their own insurance, who instead insist on raising our premiums by continu­ ing with their destructive behavior. I know there is probably no solution other than for insurance companies to drop the policies of people who continue to smoke against medical advice, but I really needed to vent my anger in a public way. - Smok- G1RL, Hannah Lee, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 24, 1999 at 9:5) p.m. to Tim and Laura Kelly of Gun Lake. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Trenton Jack, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 23, 1999 at 2:01 p.m. to Bar­ bara Jean Westbrook of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 3/4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, James Edmund III, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 20, 1999 at 4:22 p.m. to Jim and Tammy Richard of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 czs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Dylan Robert, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 20, 1999 at 7:50 p.m. to Julie Noble and Robert Wolfe of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. Slovenly son Dear Ann Landers: I am in a relation­ ship with a wonderful, caring man I will cal) “Ed." We arc both widowed and senior citizens. Before our spouses died, we were a foursome, and the two of us later found strength and comfort in one another. My problem is with Ed’s son, “John,” his only child. John is 49 years old. He left home when he was 21, and started living life in the fast lane. He never has held a full­ time job. and has been in and out of rehab for drug abuse. When his mother died, John received a suable inheritance, and blew it all within two years. The only time he con­ tacted his father was when he needed finan­ cial help. Five years ago, he phoned Ed and asked if he could move back home. John now lives with his father, and has turned what was once a lovely house into a pigsty. He is a lazy, selfish slob who leaves dirty dishes ail over the place and dirty clothes on the floor, and his father has to clean up after him. Ed was once energetic and loved to travel. Now, he has lost interest in everything. Just recently, he was so stressed out, he had to be hospitalized for several days. Ann, please advise me. Should I butt out? I just want to sec this wonderful man enjoy his golden years. - No Name. No State. Dear N.N.N.S.: I do not recommend that you try to talk sense into Ed about his son. because if you do, you will be the loser. Un­ fortunately, Ed is so grateful to have his son back in his life that he is willing to put up with John¥ slovenly ways and stress-induc­ ing behavior. But please don't abandon Ed. He needs you now more than ever. Offer him a refuge by asking him over to your home for dinner, and invite him to go dancing and see a movie now and then. Give him the name of a good cleaning service so he doesn’t have to pick up after his slob of a son. And let's hope John grows up soon and decides it¥ time he made a decent life for himself. Have trouble sleeping at night and don’t want to get involved in a novel? 'A Collec­ tion ofMy Favorite Gems of the Day " is the perfect bed-stand mate. Send a self-ad­ dressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $525 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Collec­ tion, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.25). Tofind out more about Ann Landes and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate web page at wwcre­ ators. com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. BOY, Mitchell Lee, bom at St. Mary’s on Sept. 19, 1999 to Michael and Jennifer Neeb. Weighing 8 lbs. 1.5 ozs. Welcomed home by big brothers Jake and Jordan. Also grandparents Ron and Joyce Neeb of Clarksville and Brad and Sharon DeVries of Coopersville. GIRL, Lacie SueAnn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 28, 1999 at 2:19 a.m. to Scott and Betty Smith of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Tristan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 27, 1999 at 9:08 a.m. to Miss Trisha Johnson of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Leah Ann, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Sept. 24, 1999 at 11:26 a.m. to Jef­ frey Hooper and Shasta May of Mid­ dleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. Auction HOUSE Thursday, October 14th Property is located at 1005 N. Jefferson St, Hastings, MI The sale will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI. Minimtun bid u $44,413.03 S.E.V. is $33,388 • Properly sells “AS IS" The house is a 3 bedroom. 1 bath ranch on a full basement. This foreclosure sale is subject to six months redemption nfhls Terms Certified funds delivered io the Sheriff it the For more details contact Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 Rural Drrrlopmenl u A» Equal Opfomuily Lradtr �The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 7. 1 999 - Page 9 From Time to Time Yankee Lewis’ famous hostelry in the wilderness By Joyce F. Weinbrecht In 1873. an organization was formed, known as Barry County Pioneer Society, by 24 residents who had been residents of the county for 25 years or more. This organization became part of Michi­ gan Pioneer and Historical Society. It was tradition at these meetings for each county to report what had happened during that year and present memorials to members who had passed away dunng the years. Papers recalling their early experiences were part of their meetings, both at the local level and at the state meetings. The essay wc arc presenting in this writ­ ing was submitted by George B. White and recorded in the state annual meeting of 1894 George H. White writes: “When only a small boy, I listened to the talc of a returned traveler from the west, in which he related that once when traveling in the wilderness some 15 miles away from any house he came across one of the most beautiful gardens he had ever seen; that it was in connection with a log tavern where then: was good cheer for the traveler. When he left it. he again plunged into a dense wilderness, which he traversed afoot by fol­ lowing blazed trees, for many miles before coming again to any trace of civilization. “Just before that he had talked about the privations, and sometimes sufferings the traveler endured in traversing the west. His story- of his adventures in that way was as interesting to me as a talc from Arabian Nights. I remember well the name he gave me. as that of Yankee Lewis, and the place was Yankee Springs. “Some years later on a voyage across Lake Eric westward, some of my fellow travelers talked on the same subject a por­ tion of an evening. Several who had partak­ en of its hospitalities each had some inter­ esting incident to relate about the place or its landlord. As that place is in western Michigan, it seems to be proper to present to you for preservation in your archives, some account of it and of him. “Some of you have partaken of the hospi­ tality of that tavern, and will receive plea­ sure from having it called to mind. It is pos­ sible that a description of it and some account of Yankee Lewis may afford plea­ sure to some persons who never saw the place or heard of him. “William Lewis was a bom landlord. His opportunities for learning how to run a tav­ ern were very limited, for he was bom and reared in western New York at a time when it was itself only passing into civilization from a wilderness. He lived on a farm from the time of his birth, Feb. 4, 1802, until he migrated to Michigan where he landed on Aug. 8, 1836, at Yankee Springs in the wilderness, 18 miles away from his nearest neighbor southward at Gull Comers, Kala­ mazoo County; 14 miles from his nearest neighbor eastward at Hastings, Barry County; eight miles from his nearest neigh­ bor northward, who was Louis Moran, the keeper of an Indian trading post at Scales Prairie, who was a son-in-law of Judge May. who. as one of its judiciary had played an important part in the affairs of Detroit, which in the early portion of this century was all there was of Michigan. He was 18 miles away from his nearest neighbor southwesterly at Otsego, Allegan County. “The year before he came to Yankee Springs, he had been induced by an offer of what was then a large price, to sell the farm he had called into existence at Wcatherfield in Genesee County, N.Y. He had been sher­ The Yankee Springs Inn, which was known as the Mansion. Lewis Cass, Governors Mason. Wood­ bridge, Ransom, Felch and Barry, Dr. Dou­ glass Houghton, Rix Robinson, Louis Campau. Major Whiting, Flavious J. Littlejohn, Bishop Chase of this state and others from other states equally distinguished. Here, too, had come Noonday and his Indians and all the Indian chieftains of the Grand River country. All the judges, chan­ cellors and senators of the state had been entertained by him. He could tell something about each that was interesting. A dull evening at his tavern when he was present, was impossible. “He was public spirited and took an active energetic part in political life, repre­ senting the county of Barry in the legisla­ ture when it met at Detroit. He was one of those who largely aided the removal of the capital away from its proximity to a foreign and possibly hostile soil at Detroit into what is now a pleasant city, but then was a real wilderness. “His charity was almost unbounded, but yet discriminating, as many of the best set­ tlers and pioneers of Barry and Allegan counties can testify. They will say that if it had not been from the supplies of the nec­ essaries of life that he furnished them at the commencement of their clearings, they would have greatly suffered from hunger. He always did it with an agreement that he would furnish work by the doing of which they could repay him and escape the stigma of pauperism. It was no uncommon sight to sec 30 or 40 men hoeing com for him and as many or more at work in his wheat fields on the same day. No man was allowed to go away from his house hungry. “His friends were many and his enemies were few. The first years he was there, he took all the men he had and all he could get and wcnljnaoy miles away along the trail, and built log bridges across streams impassable spring and fall so that travelers could use them. At that time, no roads had been laid out and much less made. These bridges were not the work of a day. but of many days. “Mr. Lewis was a broad minded pioneer. William "Yankee Bill" Lewis and Mary Lewis. iff of the county for a couple of terms. His family and himself came by prairie schooner line through Canada, via Niagara Falls, Lundy's Lane and Detroit, occupying some six weeks in making this toilsome tedious trip. According to his oldest daugh­ ter’s recollection, they arrived at Yankee Springs on the 8th of August, 1836. In 1835, he had been in Illinois and Indiana. At Chicago, the proprietors of the first plat had offered him two lots for the cost of drawing in the papers if he would bind him­ self to build one house there. He could see nothing promising there that year. It seemed to him a dirty French and Indian trading post and not likely to become any­ thing better than that so he declined. "He then purchased land near Mishawa­ ka, Ind., and returned home. The next year he started with his family to go there. “According to his usual custom, he stopped to rest over Sunday. This time it was at Gull Comers in Kalamazoo County, at a tavern kept by Timothy Mills. On Sun­ day in conversation with his landlord about the country and the cheap lands of the Grand River country just coming into the market, he learned that one settler named Calvin L&wis hid gone in between there and the rapids to be next neighbor of Mills, and had established himself to the north­ ward in the wood 18 miles away. In moving in there, this man had stopped with Mills and told some particulars about himself which Mills related. He (William) recog­ nized them as descriptive of a brother whose whereabouts were unknown to him for couple of years and whom he had feared was dead. On Monday they went the 18 miles and visited the brother. "He was located in the edge of the oak openings land on the line that had been trav­ eled by the very few who before then had gone to the rapids of the Grand River, by the southern route. It was on the great Indian trail which had branched off from the Detroit and Chicago Indian trail and led to the rapids of the Grand and from there to the Traverse region. Along this trail Pontiac. Tecumseh and the Prophet and lesser Indian chiefs and braves had traveled. The brother had built a log house, but it was yet without doors and windows. Here he proposed to entertain man and beast when they came along. William Lewis was pleased with the location and prospect, and saw that if the beginning to be talked of Grand River valley amounted to anything with its cheap ten shillings an acre lands, just coming into the market, there must be an extensive emigration passing this pro­ ject. He himself, in a certain sense, was the vanguard of it. "They bargained and he became pos­ sessed of the improvement. Leaving his family, there he returned to Detroit and bought supplies and forwarded them and his household goods around by water to the mouth of the Grand River to be brought up the river in a pole boat to the rapids and from there overland to their new home. “Before they arrived, the great army of land seekers began their march for the Grand River country, to locate cheap lands. He sent out for temporary supplies to meet the sudden demand, keeping his three hors­ es employed in packing them in. He also began vigorously clearing off his 320 acres for cultivation. His first clearing was made, however, for that famous garden. "He had brought in from Detroit a young Englishman, who had been bred a gardener. He also brought in a number of farm hands, while yet the country was an unbroken wilderness from Gull Comers to the Grand River, excepting Moran's trading post and his own place, a distance of nearly 50 miles. “The next season witnessed the existence of that famous garden of Nearly four acres, of which it may be truly said, that it is now doubtful whether its^cqual exists in this state. He procured from the Baptist mis­ sionary at Thomas’ station on Grand River, a list of the Indian words he would need to transact business with them, and committed it to memory. He soon had all the Indians for many miles around bringing game and fish of all sorts, and cranberries and maple sugar to him. He always bought it, whether he needed it or not, so as to encourage them in keeping up the supply. “His amiable wife, whose abilities in the culinary lines were very great, admirably seconded his efforts. His reputation grew. Anyone who once partook of the savory viands served at his table would always make it a point to get to Yankee Lewis’ tav­ ern for entertainment. "The travel increased and the next year he was compelled to make several additions. This continued in successive years until there were seven different buildings of con­ siderable size adjoining one another, and they constituted the tavern. Four or five of them were log buildings. There were large old fashioned Dutch fireplace in the first ones built. The back log was drawn in by a horse and then placed in the wide, deep fireplace, itself almost large enough for a modem room. “Guests did not object to be conducted out of doors to an adjoining building in which the bedroom to be occupied was found, roomy warm and with more than one bed in it for guests. "For the next 15 years it was very rarely that there were not a large number of guests gathered around the large, old fashioned, blazing hot fire, representing not only all parts of the union, but often different coun­ tries in Europe. “Mr. Lewis had the rare faculty of never forgetting a face or a name. In the earlier days, he often surprised new arrivals by greeting them by names as if old friends. Here was a man calling him familiarly by name. He had never seen him. He could hardly believe his ears. “The secret of it was that often in talking over with his guests, remarks would be made about persons coming or likely to come, that he treasured up for future use and when such persons did come, he was recognized by the description and Lewis was able to greet him as if an old acquain­ tance. If a person stopped there for enter­ tainment. if only for a few minutes even, and any number of years after that again stopped there, Yankee Lewis would salute him by name, shake hands and make friend­ ly inquiry showing an interest in him. It never failed to gratify and make the guest Great grandsons of William and Mary Lewis, shown beside one of the springs which gave Yankee Springs its name. By considerable effort, a weekly mail between Grand Rapids and Battle Creek was secured. It was carried horseback. The contractor found it a losing job and disap­ peared. Mr. Lewis and General Withey, one of our real state generals, took up the ser­ vice under the contract and performed it for the convenience and comfort of the settlers. As soon as it was practical to do so, they put on public conveyances, even before they could pay their way. “Although they were heavy, springless, canvas covered, lumber wagons, with open­ ings at the sides opposite eacl scat and which was hung on an ironwood spring held by hooks on the side of the box. The scats were cushioned with sheep pelts, wool side upward. Even these in fair weather, wind­ ing their way among the oak openings around this tree and that tree, avoiding this root and that one, were preferable to travel­ ing on Indian ponies or on foot. At this time not a road had been laid out north of a short distance out of Battle Creek. “Soon settlement went in various direc­ tions from this tavern as a central point or pivot as it were. Four great roads for travel converged to this point, namely, one from Otsego and Allegan, another from Grand Rapids in and by way of Green Lake and Wayland, another from Hastings and beyond there, and the other was the road from there to Ada. “Mr. Lewis had an intuitive knowledge of human nature, which enabled him always to address each person in that way that most pleased him and put him in a condition of mind willing to be pleased. He was not a cultured man, his education was only such as could be obtained in the district schools of western New York in the times of our second war with England, but a native strength and keenness of intellect and closeness of observation aided by a quick, strong, retentive memory made defects in that direction scarcely noticeable. “He had his faults, but it is not my pur­ pose to call attention to them in this paper. “He was in the prime of life and health until a short time before his death. Sept 16. 1853. A likeness taken while a member of the legislature and a fine pencil drawing of his famous tavern with its seven stories, all on the ground is at Caledonia, Kent County, in the possession of his son-in-law. Edward Campau, now and for many years president of the Pioneer society of the Thornapplc Valley. “I do not feci that I ought to entirely omit some description of that garden. It must be brief. He had in it almost every kind of veg­ etable, berries and fruits that could be grown in this latitude; even sweet potatoes were produced in great perfection. Drought made no difference for irrigation affected by the large elevated tank filled from a spring on a low hill near by through pump logs prevented any undue dryness. “His young, ambitious gardener was pro­ vided with all kinds of seeds and and abun­ dance of help. Each national birthday found new potatoes, green corn and green peas in great profusion cn his tabic for his guests. It has been said that even the gay and festive peanut had been brought to perfection in that quick, warm, rich, well-fertilized sandy soil, although not to so promising a point as to threaten the pct industry of Virginia and Maryland. “Imagine yourself as standing al one of the roadside doors of that seven connected buildings tavern, looking across the road. You sec before you an enclosure of about four acres of land surrounded by a white picket fence and all in a state of high culti­ vation. No signs of lack of moisture or cul­ tivation are there. It is laid out in mounds and beds in which there are flowers, or veg­ etables, or small fruits or berry bushes with grape arbors here and there. The walk, broad and clean, the main ones being six feet broad. All around the clearing of per­ haps nearly 300 acres in a frame work of forest trees or rather a burr oak opening, seemingly a park. Nature and art have joined hand that morning to give you plea­ sure for the present and vivid scene to recall in the future. Seemingly, it is a little corner taken away from paradise to show what was lost by the fall of man. “Such were the attractions that Yankee Lewis presented to the traveler to include him to become his guest. “The remains of Yankee Lewis are on a low knoll in sight of the place he loved so well. A pine tree at the head and another at the foot of the grave, mark his resting place. It may be that his rest is more profound because of the lullaby of the wind among their branches. The garden long ago ceased lost its life, and will remain only in recol­ lection or in tradition.” Note: Mary Lewis lived until March I, 1888, dying at Alaska, Mich. William “Yan­ kee Bill” Lewis was moved to Alaska and is buried there beside his wife. Source: Historical Collections made by Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society. Vol. XXV!. Lansing. Robert Smith & Co. 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October 7. 1999 (due h think <1 it... by Jim Jensen The power of education will last a lifetime There is just something about a brisk fall evening, full of color with a college football game being played between two fierce rivals. It just doesn't get much belter than this. When they bury me, they can plant me on a 5O-yard-line. The location Kalamazoo. The game Western Michigan University versus Central Michigan University. The venue. Waldo Stadium. A place filled with a Mid-American Conference record 36,102 rowdy fans and a great Bronco band that includes a couple of area musicians. Since 1986 this has been the dream spot for one sports reporter. Covering the Broncos for five years in school made my heart a little Brown and Gold inside. (Yes, it took me five years because I'm a little slow and I like to enjoy things to their fullest) The only problem is WMU has since changed its school colors to Black and Gold. At first. I didn't like it at all. Now I have just had to alter my wardrobe a little bit. (Just don't change the colors to pink and green WMU... if you catch my drift.) Back to Saturday's big game in Kalamazoo. Certainly, this is not Michigan facing Michigan State in East Lansing. That game will happen Saturday and Michigan should at least be a id- point favorite based on their defense and intelligence. WMU was also a favorite versus CMU and they certainly disappoint their fans, winning the game 38-16. The Broncos now lead the all-time series 39-30-2. Quarterback Tim Lester completed 22of-39 passes for 297 yards. The senior signal-caller from Wheaton, III. recently was named a Division I-A Football Scholar Athlete and the university will receive $10,000 from Burger King for his excellence in the classroom (3.4! gpa in mathematics) and on the field (leads NCAA with 17 touchdown passes). Receiver Corey Alston hauled in six of Lester's passes against CMU for 130 yards. He scored two touchdowns, the longest being from 72 yards. "We just wanted to go out there and play our style of football,” Alston said in the post-game press conference. "It made me forget a lot of things that happened last year (CMU won 26-24 in 1998). This year we just wanted to nullify that." The junior from Camden, N.J., obviously has been doing his homework. Most WMU-CMU games are not this one-sided. In fact, I can remember a few that caused inner damage to most parts in my body. The Chippewas’ win during my freshman year in 1986 and coach Jack Harbaugh’s final year as a Bronco is not one I like to remember. Times have changed, though. You get older, games don't mean as much and you end up learning that throwing things is a lot less damaging than hitting things. What's best about Kalamazoo and WMU in my eyes are the great people who are able to enjoy a wonderful environment filled with culture, diversity, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics and. of course, football. Sure, time does change some things, but for the most part this place remains the same. If I concentrate real hard I can even sec the late John Gill analyzing his Broncos' efforts during practice in the Waldo stand;. John Beatty is now retired as WMU’s sports information director, but in his place is Dan Jankowski, a friend who also graduated in the Class of 1991. Kathy Beauregard, whose sister Deb Button many people from these parts probably know, is the athletic director. She was hired for the job over a year ago and her appointment as A.D. was welldeserved. Beauregard has done a splendid job with the sports, gender issues at the college level, and the academics. She was also a terrific leader as a WMU gymnastics coach back during my school days, a sport I grew to love in more ways than one. LeRey Jones is still teaching at WMU, just as he vas when I was somewhat of a student. He still enjoys popping into the press box and talking shop with us socalled experts. I took two Black Americana studies classes from him and learned more in those classes than I did in any other (well, maybe beside a couple of philosophy courses). It was people like Jones who inspired Jason Marxiey goes over instructions with managers and a Hastings umpire gains plenty during rookie baseball season Jason Markley recently completed his first season as a profesJonal umpire. And the 24-year-old Hastings native found the experience to be very educational... very exciting... and very rewarding. His journey began in the Gulf Coast League calling rookie ball games. It ended with his promotion to the Midwest League, which includes the West Michigan Whitecaps, the Lansing Lugnuts and the Michigan Battle Cats, wliere he made calls for three weeks. Along the way, Markley met some very prominent people in baseball. That group included New York Yankee owner George Steinbrener, Toronto Blue Jay pitcher Roger Clemens, New York Yankee outfielder Daryl Strawberry and former Detroit Tiger greats Allan Trammell and Lance Parrish. The future destination for Markley just Eagles soccer team now 8-1 me to march downtown on Martin Luther King Day, the only white man in my group. Thai's something I'm most proud of and I owe Jones and WMU many thanks for that development and happiness. Jcnes was not the only one in the press box who lifted my spirits Saturday. Don Edwards was there to evaluate the MAC officials. I sat by Edwards and soon found out that he was from the Forest Hills Central area. Edwards told me that Hastings' gridders have been impressive and that he was pulling for them to win the O-K White Conference. Think about that, someone from FHC pulling for the Saxons. Now that's inspiring just as learning can be. Education can be more than what's stated in a textbook and you basically learn this from going through life's experiences. The five years I spent at Western were just as much about vision and enlightenment as they were about grades. And remember you never stop learning. Talk to you soon. After eight copsecutiuc wins to start off the season, Barry. County Christian's soccer team finally came out on the short end, 1-0, against Kalamazoo Heritage Monday at Fish Hatchery. Goalkeeper Shane Hickey made five saves being leaving the game with an injury. David Thompson took over in goal and made eight saves. "We had our opportunities, but there was no question that they (Heritage) outplayed us," BCC coach Dean Lamphere said. "We beat them earlier in the season 6-3 and will open against them Saturday in the ACSI Tournament." BCC won a 5-2 contest last week for its eighth victory. Adam Winegar scored two goals, Theron Barlow one, Thompson one and Andy Joubert one. Rob Stuut assisted on four of the five Eagle scores. Hickey made four saves and Thompson six. Saxons blank Rangers to remain unbeaten at 6-0 Hastings obviously wanted to show that it belongs at the top of the O-K White Confcicr.ce football standings last Friday when entertaining pigskin power Forest Hills Central. The Saxons* 30-0 victory at Johnson Field showed not only that they belong on top. but they are certainly capable of playing with anyone when all facets of their game are gelling simultaneously. The Saxons (6-0,4-0 in the O-K White Conference) qualified for the State playoffs after blanking the Rangers and will travel to Hudsonville this Friday, hoping to keep their winning streak intact. The blue and gold are the only O­ K White team that is still without a loss. Hastings basically had its way against a very solid FHC squad. The Rangers only mustered 28 yards on the ground and 106 total yards against the Saxons' stingy defense. Offensively, Hastings reached pay dirt on four occasions and racked up 328 yards. On the ground, the Saxons had four players who gained 35 or more yards -nd totaled 224 yards. "The kids practiced real well last week and everything fell into place Friday night," Hastings coach Jeff Keller said. "Forest Hills was 4-1 at the time and we expected a very different game. We definitely were able to control the lint of scrimmage and kept their rushing down to a minimum." The rout began in the first half, as Hastings tallied 17 points thanks in part to two FHC (4-2, 3-1 in the O-K White) fellow umpire at Lansing's Lugnut Stadium. (Photo provided) miscues. Zac Fulmer booted a 25-yard field goal quarterback Tony Bowne and a nine-yard pass from Bowne to Fulmer. to give the Saxons a 3-0 advantage after one quarter. "Zac is a big weapon and Matt Larsen, our long snapper, is very consistent," Keller said. In the second quarter, the Saxons scored two touchdowns with a IO-yard run from Bowne’s 10-yard scoring scamper was set up by a fumble recovery by Derek Sherman on the 15-yard-linc. SAXONS continued on page 12 Zac Fulmer (88) darts down field after making a catch in Hastings' win over Forest Hills Central. (Photo by Dan Buerge) i might be the Major Leagues. He loves the profession and everything about it... traveling the world, the people met along the way... and the games that he gets to view first hand. Still, there are those difficult days. "There are days when we take a threehour trip to a game, do the game and then travel three hours back," Markley explained. "It's worth it (though); I love this game." In his rookie campaign. Markley also had to deal with a bench clearing brawl that required him to write up a 14-page report. "Even with those situations, it's still very rewarding," Markley said. As a rookie, Markley sought advice from others in the business. One who helped him greatly was Corey Erickson, an umpire in the AAA ranks. While in the Class A Midwest League, Markley picked up plenty and enhanced his communication skills in the process. Other areas he worked on were protocol and conduct. Calling a consistent strike zone is one goal that every umpire has, but it is not as easy of a task as it sounds like it would be. "Adjusting to the plate; it takes time tb have a consistent strike zone," Markley Markley said the whole shakedown that resulted in a group of Major League Baseball umpires losing their jobs was tragic and probably could have been avoided. "Il's a lough situation,'' Markley said. "A lol of people blame (Richie) Phillips, bul if more would have stuck with his plan, they probably would have made it." As a result many in the umpiring business lost their careers along with their paychecks. He said there should be some reward for working eight to 10 years for the betterment of baseball. "Major League Baseball set an example with them and fired them." Markley said. "If they ail would have stuck together they would have made it. but I also understand why they did it. Il's a tough situation." In Markley's opinion a happy medium is needed to help all of those associated with the sport. "I hope for the sake of my profession that they find a happy medium." Markley said. ' Baseball can get what it wants, but the umpires can also get what they receive. A lot of good people lost their jobs." The season's evaluations arc completed id Novembaratid by spring Markley will find out what league he will work in next said. The season for Markley began calling balls and strikes in the Gulf Coast League. (Photo provided) Keller is Lions’ coach of the Week The Detroit Lions have named Hastings High School varsity football coach Jeff Keller as this week's winner of ‘die High School Coach of years. Prior to coaching in Hastings, Keller spent 12 seasons at Troy High School and had an overall record of 88-30. He is a graduate of the Week award. Last Friday, coach Keller and his team defeated Forest Hills Central 30­ 0, making them 6-0 (4-0 in the O-K Birmingham Seaholm. The High School Coach of the Week program will award $37,500 to aid in the development and promotion of high school football. The Lions, coach Bobby Ross and the National Football League are associated with White Conference) for the season. Hastings is ranked third in Division III and has qualified for the State playoffs because of those six wins. This is only the fourth time that the Saxons have qualified for the prep football playoffs. Keller said the award is a tribute to the success of ail associated with the Saxon football program, especially the athletes who are playing the games and the coaches who are making the calls. "It s more of an honor for the kids and the coaching rtaff." Kelter said. "The kids at< the ones who have gotten us here. Without their achievements, we wouldn't receive this honor." Keller has been al Hastings eight the program. Each winning coach will receive a $3,500 donation to his high school’s football program. All weekly winners will be honored at an awards ceremony daring half-time of the Dec. 5 Lions-Washington Redskins game During that ceremony, the Lions will announce the High School Coach of the Year. Other 1999 recipients have been Mel Skillman of Merrill High in Week I, Al Fracassa of Birmingham Brother Rice in Week 2, Tim Baker of Constantine in Week 3 and Charles "Sparky" McEwen of Grand Rapids Crestwood in Week 4. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 7 1999 - Page 11 Panthers blank Redskins for homecoming win SCORING Dan Kiel (Middleville) 102 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 68 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 48 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 48 J.T. Charron (Delton) 38 Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 36 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 27 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 26 Zia Shook (Middleville) 22 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 20 Jamie Collier (Delton) 18 Adam Watson (Maple Vailey) 16 David Overbeek (Delton) 14 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 12 Derek Stiles (Delton) 12 Ken Lackscheide (Maple Valley) 12 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 8 Joey Keller (Hasf-gs) 6 RUSHING Dan Kiel (Middleville) 102-945 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 76-506 Zia Shook (Middleville) 76-418 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 50-410 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 58-379 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 38-318 Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 59-296 Josh Woodard (Hastings) 62-295 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 68-287 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 41-277 Jamie Collier (Delton) 35-247 J.T. Charron (Delton) 64-244 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 35-224 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 41-171 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 22-128 PASSING Tony Bowne (Hastings) 34-56-5-453 Dan Kiel (Middleville) 19-47-3-251 Ken Lackscheide (MV) 11-22-2-233 J.T. Charron (Delton) 5-7-1-121 RECEIVING Adam Schantz (Hastings) 13-142 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 6-116 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 9-114 Justin VanAlstine (M. Valley) 5-104 Derek Stiles (Delton) 7-100 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 4-87 Chad VanSpronsen (Mid-ville) 3-80 Regan Doele (Delton) 2-68 Nathan Swift (Maple Valley) 3-63 Zia Shook (Middleville) 4-51 Zac Truer (Middleville) 5-50 Pat Terry (Middleville) 4-44 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 2-39 Dave Wilson (Hastings) 1-34 Josh Hendershot (Hastings) 4-32 Delton Kellogg’s varsity gndders took advantage of five Paw Paw turnovers and received 113 rushing yards and three touchdowns from Jamie Collier in a 40-0 homecoming shutout last Friday at Delton Kellogg High School. The Panthers picked off three passes, blocked a punt and recovered a fumble in their big triumph. "Cur defense was outstanding and it was too much for Paw Paw to overcome," DK coach Rob Heethuis said. Delton Kellogg Panthers (2-4, 2-2) at G-A Rams (3-3, 2-2) By records alone, this game looks to be a real battle. Galesburg-Augusta is coming off a 40-27 win over Parchment. The Panthers' defense, though, should limit to G-A to much less than 40 points. If DK's offense can hold onto the pigskin and put the ball a couple of times in the end zone, a Panther triumph is almost certainly assured. Prediction: Delton 21, Rambling Rams 7 Hastings Saxons (6-0, 4-0) at Hudsonville Eagles (4-2, 3-1) Six wins and counting. One game al a time. The State-ranked Saxons have everything going their way, but look out for the Eagles who arc more than capable of flying away with a victory. Last week. Hudsonville fell 14-2 to Lowell, .'ailing a game behing Hastings in the O-K White standings. There is nothing more the Eagles would like than to beat L*ie blue and gold al home. They will need to score more than a safety to do so. In the past couple of. weeks, coach Jeff Keller’s team has proven that they are more than just fast. Many now know that this team is capable of just about anything. It may take that type of performance to beat the Eagles. Prediction: Hastings 24, Don Henley's band 21 final score of 4O-O. "Our defense was outstanding," PANTHERS Continued on page 12 Delton Kellogg coach Rob Heethuis On defense Tarry Lane made 15 tackles and recovered a fumble and Jeff DeGoede made 10 bone crushers. The punt was Big tests on tap for B.C. grid squads Week 7 should be a real test for Barry County's five varsity football teams. Two of the five, Hastings and Maple Valley, look to go to 7-0, while Middleville, Delton and Lakewood all face formidable foes as they look Io achieve league wins. J-Ad has made 20 right calls and 7 wrong calls this season, tha'*s nearly three right for every four. We're still not satisfied with the record. On we go with Week 7, looking to get better. blocked by Mike LaFountam Charlotte Orioles (4-2, 3-2) at Lakewood Vikings (2-4, 2-2) It was the Brian Lautzenhciser show again iast week for the Orioles. The bruising back ran for 258 yards and scored two touchdowns versus Jackson Northwest. Still, Charlotte lost the game 24-14. Just goes to show that football is a team thing and everybody must contribute if a win is to be achieved. Lakewood looks to get back on the winning track this week and if they contain Brian, they could end up singing a very happy song. Prediction: Lakewood 14, Double Stuffed 12 DK scored first at 5:47 on a 30-yard pass play from quarterback J.T. Charron to Jeremie Coplin. With 24 left in the first quarter, Charron scored on a puni return and David Overbeek caught a two-point pass from Charron, making the score 14-0. In the second quarter with 8:53 to go. Collier scored his first of three touchdowns from 14 yards out. Jon Garcia kicked the extra point and it was 21-0 at the half. In the second half. Collier scored touchdowns from 2 and 36 yards and Jamie Dill ran one in from 5 yards. Garcia added another extra point for the Jamie Collier (32) breaks outside ana looks for daylight as teammales Jeff DeGoede (64) and Jeremie Coplin follow him on the play. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Byron Center Bulldogs (5-1, 3-1) at Middleville Trojans (4-2, 3-1) The Trojans must come ready to play because the Bulldogs arc truly for real. Last week. B.C. beat Calvin Christian 48-0. The Trojans have improved and their defense is even finding ways now to force turnovers. That could be a big part in deciding who wins this O-K Blue contest. If the Trojans force two turnovers, they win, plain and simple. Prediction: Middleville 20, B.C. Dogs 14 J.T. Charron (38) prepares to make n hand off to Jeremie Coplin (20) or David Overbeek (10) with Bill Ferris (73) and Bob Thompson (52) making the blocks up front. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Maple Valley Lions (6-0, 4-0) at Dansville Aggies (2-4, 2-3) The perfect season continues in the Valley as the Aggies will have to play a near-perfect contest to beat the Lions. A week ago, Dansville fell to Leslie 20-6. M.V. is loo strong, too quick and too good to give Dansville any chance. Maple Valley may be in the playoffs and may have a share of the SMAA crown, but they certainly aren’t done yet. Prediction: Maple Valley 40, Playing Marbles 10 TACKLES Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 68 Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 66 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 64 Joey Keller (Hastings) 61 Bill Ferris (Delton) 61 Joe Bekker (Hastings) 57 Mari Erb (Middleville) 50 Jeff DeGoede (Delton) 50 Tom Schwander (Middleville) 48 Jamie Collier (Delton) 40 Doug George (Middleville) 39 Gabo McCarty (Hastings) 38 Tarry Lane (Delton) 37 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 37 Matt Erb (Middleville) 36 Russ Trantham (Delton) 35 Dan Kiel (Middleville) 35 Jay Campbell (Hastings) 33 Dan Warner (Middleville) 32 Kyle Kines (Maple Valley) 32 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 31 Eric Goris (Maple Valley) 27 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 26 Tim Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 25 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 24 INTERCEPTIONS Sean Tefft (Hastings) 5 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 3 Chris Ripley (Maple Valley) 2 Tarry Lane (Delton) 2 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 1 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 1 Regan Doele (Delton) 1 Tim Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 1 David Overbeek (Delton) 1 Joey Keller (Hastings) 1 J.T. Charron (Delton) 1 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 1 Doug George (Middleville) 1 FUMBLE RECOVERIES Doug George (Middleville) 3 Jeremy Chavis (Middleville) 3 Zac Truer (Middleville) 2 Regan Doele (Delton) 2 Marc Carter (Middleville) 2 Russ Trantham (Delton) 1 Jeff DeGoede (Delton) 1 Kyle Katz (Delton) 1 Zac Fulmer (Hastings)l Jay Campbell (Hastings) 1 Tarry Lane (Delton) 1 Joey Keller (Hastings) 1 Rod Reynolds (Delton) 1 Nathan Rounds (Hastings) 1 Adam Branch (Hastings) 1 Dan Roth (Delton) 1 Derek Sherman (Hastings) 1 Regan Doele (21) defends a Paw Paw receiver and helps to make sure that the Redskin pass play is incomplete. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hear­ ing on Tuesday. October 19. 1999 at 7 00 p.m in the City Hall Council Chambers 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by the Hastings Area School System. 232 West Grand Street Hastings Michigan for a vanance to Section 90-1086 of the Hastings Code at 644 West Clinton Street. Hastings. Michigan (see map below), to allow the use of a building located .ess than the required setback distance (40 feet) from the lot lines for school use (Transportation Office) Legal description of said property is: Matt Larsen (65) and Gabe McCarty (51) lead the way for Josh Woodard (22) during last week's Hastings win over Forest Hills Central. (Photo by Dan Buerge) CITY OF HASTINGS COMPOSTABLE MATERIAL DROP-OFF SITE The City will be accepting compostable materials (brush, branches less than 10 inches in diameter, bushes, leaves, grass clippings, plant materials, etc.) at its material storage yard on West State Road (the City’s old municipal landfill site located west of Riverside Cemetery). Materials must originate from property located within the City of Hastings. All materials must be pre-approved by the attendant present at the site prior to depositing them at the site. Garbage and non-compostab!e materials will not be accepted There will be no charge at the site fcr disposal of these materials Lot 1. Block 22. Lincoln Park Addition Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall 201 East State Street. Hastings Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -BOO64 9-3777 Everil G Manshum City Clerk -----098-00 £ z Cd 099-00 —11___ »___ MADISON BIJK (16 bU ■ i. 100 00 ■■ *02 no 00, ♦31 00 103 ’00 us ec u-7 00 107 108 OOtt 00tt 10*100 cMoR Due to popular demand, the compost site will be open additional hours by appointment only Saturday 8 00 am until 12:00 noon Tuesday 8 00 a m until Noon Thursday 8 00am until 3:00 p.m. WEST ♦32 BLK 21 125 00, Staffed (No appointment necessary) By appointment only - call Shirfey at 945-2468 By appointment only - call Shirtey at 945-2468 127 123 OT This schedule will continue through the end of November. 1999 Everil Manshum City Clerk CGL WEST CLOSED MARSHALL ♦58 00 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 7. 1999 H.Y.A.A. teams face tough opponents Hastings third and fourth grade Blue H.Y.A.A. football team got off to a cold stan and fell to Lakeview last week, 25-6. The offense put a string of good drives together, but were turned away by a stout defense. Hastings scored its only touchdown on a pass from Kenneth Quick that tipped off of Casey Goodenough's fingertips and into the arms of Garrett Harries for tlw score. Pennfleld 20, Hastings 3rd and 4th Grade Gold 6 The Gold squad suffered its first loss after winning its first three. Hastings was inside the 20-yard-line on several occasions, but had problems putting the ball into the end zone. Cory Jewett scored the lone Hastings touchdown. Ryan Burgdorf and Dylan Cuddahee had some big runs. Playing outstanding defense were Kyle McNerny, Travis Steeby, Jimmy Thompson, Trevor Heacock, Bryce Spurgeon, Troy Burch, T.J. Hoffman and Eric Vaughn. Recovering fumbles were Jordan Bailey and Cory JewetL Harper Creek 19, Hastings 3rd and 4th Grade White 6 Scoring the lone touchdown was Dylan Bowman on a two-yard run. Others having strong efforts were Alec Wilcox. Jordan VanHorn, Scott Wilson, Josh Jevicks, Tyler Eaton, Trent Brisboe and Josh Kendall. Harper Creek 16, Hastings Sth and 6th Grade Gold 8 DJ. Falconer scored on a five-yard scamper up tic middle and Jesse Lemon converted on his two-point attempt. Offensive standouts included Nate Brady and Steve Case and Man Teunessen. Case made several key receptions. On defense, Jesse Lemon and Brandon Black each recovered fumbles. Josh French and Nate Brady also stood tall on defense as did D.J. Falconer, Steve Case and Brandon Roberts. Harper Creek 22, Hastings Sth and 6th Grade White 14 Harper Creek prevailed with an outcome that took until the final few seconds to determine. Scoring touchdowns were Rusty Burgdorf and Matt Donnini. Chris Timmerman kicked a two-point conversion. Tim Bowerman, Mike Bekker, Zach Fay, Justin Carroll, Nathan Lane and Jerin Voshell also had solid efforts. Hastings Sth and 6th Grade Blue 14, Harper Creek 8 The Blue team jumped out to an 8-0 lead on the first play of the game when the kickoff was returned for a touchdown and the two-point conversion was successful. At half, Hastings led 14-0. Harper Creek finally scored early in the fourth quarter to make it 14-8. Neither team scored after that. The offensive line did a solid job, allowing the backs and receivers opportunities to gain significant yards. Stars on defense included Mitchell Gahan, Bradan King, Eric Duits, Mike McGandy. Erich Iberle, Gary Wilavize, Dan Goodemoot. Set Mansfield. Mitchell Martin and Richard Nevins. SAXONS...continued from page 10 Fulmer's touchdown reception was aided by a Sean Tefft interception on the 47-yard-line. Tefft's pick was his fifth of the season. In the third quarter, one of the most memorable plays of the season was engineered by the Saxons. A 34-yard Bowne pass to Tefft in the end zone was tipped, but David Wilson was there to catch it and make it a 24-0 contest. "Tony threw the ball deep, Tefft went up for it and tipped it to Wilson," Keller said. "He (Wilson) was horizontal to the ground and made an outstanding catch." The .Saxons added one mare score later in the third quarter for good measure. This time it was a three-yard run by David Ockerman that came with just 53 seconds left in the third. Ockerman was one of eight Hastings' runners who contributed to the team's cause versus FHC. The leaden were Josh Woodard (63 yards on 13 carries), Tony Bowne (65 yards on 14 carries), Tefft (53 yards on 10 carries) and Adam Schantz (35 yards on seven carries). "Wc ran the option well and I thought that our receivers blocked especially well." Keller said. In passing, Bowne was 5-of-7 for 104 yards. Fulmer caught three of Bowne's aerials passes for 62 yards. Wilson's touchdown covered 34 yards and Schantz made a catch for eight yards. "Bowne ran the offense well; he's well over 50 percent for the season," Keller said. Hastings' offense gained 21 first downr and held FHC to just seven first downs. The Saxons' defense akn came ready to play, limiting Ranger quarterback Kerry McGee to only 78 passing yards. Dan Slaughter came up with 10 tackles in the Rangers* win, Joey Keller seven, Joe Bekker seven, Gabe McCarty four and Jay Cambell five. Tefft and Bowne each had interceptions and Sherman recovered the fumble. The 6-0 season start even surprises Keller. "We had no idea that we would be 6-0 at this point," Keller said. "So far we’ve been able to keep pretty healthy and haven't lost key people for long times." This week the Saxons face another tough foe in Hudsonville. "They big and strong and have a solid rushing game." Keller said. "They're very well-coached... we're very concerned about Hudsonville." Cagers contain Park Virginia Jennings scored 11 points, Michelle Griggs 8, Kailey Lyons 7, Cathy Anderson 7 and Liz Nida 6 as the Lady Saxons used a "team effort" to beat Wyoming Park 48-47 Tuesday on the road. Park led 11-7 after one quarter, but the Lady Saxons (2-7 overall and 1-5 in the O-K White) went ahead in the second stanza, out-scoring their opponents 14-5. In the third quarter, Park again obtained the momentum by tallying 18 points and holding Hastings to just 9 markers. In the deciding eight minutes, however, the blue and gold managed 18 points with Jennings and Griggs both scoring 5 points. Jennings also pulled down 11 rebounds and dished out 5 assists in an all-around effort. In action Sept. 28, Hastings lost to Hudsonville 56-40. Jennings scored 18 points, Liz Nida 6 and Griggs 6 in that contest. Hudsonville went ahead early, out­ scoring Hastings 16-4 in the first quarter. At half, the Saxons trailed 33­ 13. Freshmen's streak COBtflBBM... The freshmen cagers extended their winning streak to nine games Tuesday with a 52-24 win versus Wyoming Park. The Lady Saxons were led in scoring by Amber Thomas with 19 points. Nikki Noteboom added 11 points and Jessie Pond scored 8. Thomas was the team's top rebounder and Noteboom was tough on defense, making 6 steals. "The girls played a stifling defense in the first half that allowed us to build a big lead right away, Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "We are approaching the toughest part of our season and are peaking al a good time." Collier ended up with 113 yards on 9 carries. The Panthers, as a team, ran for 164 yards. Heethuis said the total can be attributed to the work of the linemen. "The line is getting better and better tnS that is helping the backs," Heethuis The Saxons stuck it in the end zone four times versus FHC and did not allow their opponents to find pay dirt even once. (Photo by Dan Buerge) Josh Woodard (22) looks for daylight as Josh Hendershot (12) and Adam Schantz (36) watch from in front. (Photo by Dan Buerge) NOTICE Of ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION NOTICE Of ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, as amended, no­ tice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zon­ ing Ordinance in the following manner: Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943. as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Bany County Zoning Ordinance in the following man­ ner: The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows: ORDINANCE NO.: A-2-98 Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Sec. 6, T2N, R10W, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence S 89deg.31'18" E 1113.73 ft. along the South line of the NW 1/4 of said Sec. 6 to a point N 89deg.31'18" W 1254.0 ft. from the Center of said section, said point a'so being the point of beginning; thence N OOdeg.28’42* E 429.35 ft at right angles to said South line to the centerline of Marsh Road as now located; thence N 81deg39‘00' W 110.00 ft. along said centerline; thence N 75deg.19'10” W 246.86 ft. along said centerline to Gun River; thence Southwesterly; along said Gun River to said South line; thence S 89deg.31’18* E 913 ft., more or less, to the point of beginning. Re­ serving the Northerly 33.00 ft. for highway purposes. The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows: ORDINANCE NO.: A-1-99 Request to rezone property in Sec. 6. Barry Township (see attached map) That part of the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 ot the NE fractional 1/4 of Sec. 6. T1N. R9W ly­ ing East ol state trunkline M-43 and described as commencing at the NE comer of said Sec 6: thence S 1 degrees 03 minutes 36 seconds East on the East Section line. 132.09 ft to the intersection ol said East Section line with a 10 degree curve and the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing on said East Sec­ tion line 656.90 ft; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 17 seconds West parallel to the South line ot the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 of said NE fractional 1/4.908.82 ft. to the centertine of state trunkline M-43: thence N 06 degrees 02 minutes 37 seconds West on said centerline. 139.10 ft.: thence N 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East parallel to the North Section line. 400.00 ft.; thence North 07 degrees 12 min­ utes 35 seconds West 150 95 ft. (previously recorded as 150.00 ft); thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 220 49 tt to the East line ot the former C.K. & S. Railroad; thence N 2 degrees 25 minutes 13 seconds West on said lire 48.30 ft: thence NETy 462 41 ft. on the arc ot a curve to the right to the far end of a chord which bears North 43 degrees 44 minutes 29 seconds East, 450 02 tt to the place of beginning. Subject to Highway right of way over the West 33 ft. thereof for Highway M-43. (see outlined area on map). FROM AR TOC-1. — This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Orangeville Twp., of Barry County, Michigan. The above named ordinance becomes effective October 18. 1999 fol­ lowing the approval from the Michigan Department of Consumers & In­ dustry Services, State Boundary Commission. Copies of this ordinance is available fur purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Of­ fice at 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan between the hours 8:00 A.M. ■ 5 P.M. (closed between 12-1 p.m ), Monday thru Friday. Please call 948-4830 for further information. Date: October 4,1999 JAMES L. BAILEY, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners DEBBIE S. SMITH, Clerk Barry County FROM C-2 TO C-1. (see outlined area on map.) This map is a portion ot the Official Zoning Map of Barry Twp., ot Barry County, Michigan The above named ordinance becomes effective October 18.1999. following the ap­ proval from tie Michigan Department of Consumers & Industry Services. State Boundary Commission Copies of this ordinance is available tor purchase or in­ spection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W State St.. Hastings. Michi­ gan between the hours 8:00 A M. ■ 5 P.M. (closed between 12-1 p.m ). Monday thru Friday Please call 948-4830 tor further information Date: October 4, 1999 JAMES L. BAILEY, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners DEBBIE S. SMITH. Clerk Barry County said. Charron completed 4-of-6 passes with receiver Regan Doele hauling in two for 68 yards. This week faces Kalamazoo Valley Association foe Galesburg-Augusta on the road. MORTGAGE ALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions ol a certain mortgage made by VMKam Woodson Brown II, unmamed. to Great Lakes National Bank Mctegan, A National Banking As sedation. Mortgagee, dated April 29. 1990. and recorded in the office of the Raster ol Deeds tor the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on May 11. 1999, as Document Number 1029365. Bany County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dale oi this notice, tor principal and interest, toe sum of Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Six and 807100 DoSars ($60,356 80) plus late charges of Fifty Three and 44/100 DoSars ($53 44) minus an insurance credit ol Thirteen Thousand Eighty Five and 50/100 Dollar* ($13,085.50). And no suit or proceedtog* at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof; Now, therefore, by virtue of the power ot sate contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of toe State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on October 21. 1999. at one o'clock in the after­ noon, Local Time, said mortgage wffl be toredosed by a sale at a public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at toe East door of toe Barry County Courthouse in toe Cfty of Hastings. Barry county. Michigan (that being the building where the Crcurt Court tor the County ol Barry is held). of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten and 500/1000 (10 500%) percent per annum and al legal costs charges and expenses, indudtog the attorney tees al­ lowed by law. and also any sum or sum* which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect it* interest tn the premises Said premises •re situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: Beginning at a point North 86 degrees East 450 feet from a point on toe West kne of section 21.Town 1 North, Range 8 West, located 800 feet South of the West 1/4 post of said Section 21. thence North 86 degrees East 50 tool thence South 04 degrees East 85 teat, thence Soutowesteriy about 80 5 feet to a point South 04 de­ grees East 125 foot from toe point ot beginning Thence North 04 degrees West 125 feet to point of beginning Together with use of Lakeshore and Drive to Main Road in common with other own­ ers Tax ID No 08-009-021-025-00 During the one month immediately fotowing the sale, toe property may be redeemed, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MSA 27A.3241(1). in which case toe redemption pe­ riod shall be 30 days Dated at Ann Arbor. Michi­ gan. September 3. 1999 Elizabeth A Kiefer LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes National Bank Michigan, mortgagee 401 East Liberty Ann Arbor. Michigan 48104-2298 (734) 769-8300 x 5499 (10/7) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 7. 1999 - Page 13 Gold teams collect handful of wins Two more victories were achieved by the Hastings seventh grade Gold basketball team last week on the hard courts. The Gold beat Wayland 27-8 and Crestwood 28-17. Allison Cooney. Kelsey Howell and Katie Lawrence all scored 6 points versus Wayland. Kathlyn Rounds led the team with 5 rebounds. Kayla Amic and Kelsey Howell each collected 4 caroms. Katie Lawrence also was tough on defense, making 4 steals. Amber Peck topped the Gold with i4 markers against Crestwood. Kelsey Howell pulled down 6 rebounds and Kathlyn Rounds had 4 rebounds. Amber Peck and Kelsey Howell also came away with 4 steals apiece. 7th Grade Blue Facing some tough foes, the Blue cagers lost in overtime to Forest Hills Northern 21-19 and also fell short in a 14-13 contest. Halie Terrel led ’.he team with 11 points versus FHN and had 17 points in the two weekly games combines. Nicole Quada came up with 3 steals. 8th Grade Blue A couple of tough defeats as the Blue hoopsters lost to Forest Hills Northern 22-6 and to Wayland 32-8. Beth Wilkins scored 2 points and pulled down 4 rebounds in the game with FHN. Andrea Murphy had 4 points and 4 rebounds versus Wayland. Heather Chamberlin and Anna Trumble both pulled down 5 rebounds. 8th Grade Gold The Gold improved to 6-1 with tnumphs over Wayland 31-24, Crestwood 22-17 and Valleywood 25-19. Nikki King scored 9 points and Danielle Hays and Jami Schilling each added 6 markers against Wayland. Nikki King also made 10 steals, while Lisa Noteboom had 7 steals. Danielle Hays had 6 rebounds Lisa Noteboom and Nikki King both tallied 7 points against Crestwood. Lisa Noteboom also made 8 steals and Jami Schilling had steals. Nikki King scored 10 to lead the Gold past Valleywood. Julie Cole had 6 rebounds, Lisa Noteboom 5 rebounds, Danielle Hayes 5 rebounds and Nikki King 11 steals. Top times achieved by Saxson thinclads A number of runners on the Hastings cross country teams ran their season bests last Wednesday against Forest Hills Central. FHC won the girls race 41-18 and the boys event 45-15. Karey Schlachter had a personal best, third place 20:47 and Rachel Newton had her *99 top time with a ninth place 22:05. Kristen Schlachter was 12th in 22:41, Jennifer Hodges 14th in 24:13, Stephanie Buck I5»n in 24:59, Laura Dickinson 21st in 26:35, Brenda Westfall 22nd in 26:37 and Stacey Buck 30th in 29:46. For the boys, Chris Rounds was sixth in 19:17, Dave Sensing seventh in 19:20, Joel Gibbons ninth in 19:38, Adam Carroll 10th in 19:58, Shawn Hills 15th in 20:37 and Jon Katje 16th in 20:39. Lady Trojans first at Carson City The girls cro»£ country team for Middleville out-distanced the No. 1 team in the State and won last Saturday at Carson City. Coach Tammy Benjamin's squad had a team score of 82 to beat No. 1 Fremont (fourth at State in 1998) by six points. Whitehall finished third with a 106 Danielle Quisenberry was second in the race with an 18:51, Melissa Quisenberry fourth in 19:08, Jen Verkerke 21st in 20:23, Christine Dood 25th in 20:28 and Katie Richter 30th in 20:30. Melissa Quisenbcrry's time was a new sophomore school record and a personal best. Dood and Richter also achieved best times for the season. For the boys, Tim Brog (17:50, second in the freshmen race), Nick Tomson fl9:09), Bobby Page (19:03), Adam Wyant (18:18), John Boom (19:20), Isaiah Thaler (19:27). Jake Robinson (20:09) all ran for season bests. At the O-K Blue Jamboree Tuesday at Johnson Park, Middleville's girls tasted success again. The Lady Trojans scored 17 points, while second place Spring Lake tallied 70 points. Danielle Quisenberry (19:33), Melissa Quisenberry (20:26) and Jen Verkerke (21:06) finished first, second and third and Katie Richter (21:40) and Christine Dood (21:41) were fifth and sixth. The Trojans were fifth in the boys race with a score of 108. Godwin Heights wound up first with 47 points. Tim Brog was seventh in 18:21 and Adam Wyant was 13th, crossing the finish line in 18:60. Trojans second, again, in Blue’s golf season The Middleville golfers placed second to Calvin Christian a* Saturday s league tournament, marking the seventh consecutive year that the Trojans have placed second in the league. At the O-K,Blue finale, Calvin was first with 338 points and Middleville carded a second-place 343. The medalist was Byron Center's John Dyne. Dyne managed a 77. Bob Roush was fourth with an 83 and Matt Pullen sixth with an 84. Adam Seifert and Brett Ybema both carded 88s. also for the Middleville team. In the season's final standings, Calvin totaled 23 and Middleville 20 Receiving O-K Blue season honors were Seifert, Pullen, Ybema and Roush. Seifert and Pullen were both named to the first team. Pullen had the league's top average with a 38.9 and managed 197.5 power points Seifert had a 40.0 norm and scored 178.5 power points, Ybema and Roush were both honorable mention selections. Ybema had the league 10th best average with a 41.9 and Roush was 11th with a 42.1. KCC soccer wins three Three more wins were recently obtained by the Kellogg Community College soccer team. The Bruins beat Delta Community College 6-2 Sept. 29, Reformed Bible College 8-0 Oct. 1 and Oakland Community College Sunday 4-1. Larry Bailey, a Hastings High School graduate, tallied an assist in the Delta triumph and added another assist in the victory over Oakland Bailey is currently tied for third place in the MCCAA with 9 assists and is ninth in points with 15. KCC is now 8-5 overall. Lady Eagles drop first The Barry County Christian girls basketball team lost its first game of the season, 48-42. to Lakeside in Lansing. The score was tied 40-40 at the end of regulation, but Lakeside out-scored the 4­ 1 Lady Eagles 8-2 in the extra session. Heidi Schmidt scored 16 points, pulled down 14 rebounds and made 6 steals. Becky Meengs tallied 8 points, collected 11 caroms and made 4 steals. Meredith Rozetna had a steal and 3 rebounds to go along with her 8 points. Kerri Buehler added 6 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals. Winning season obtained Lakewood’s tennis team assured itself of its first winning season since 1989 with a Tuesday win over Ionia 7-1. Winning in singles were Kristi Eldridge at No. 1 (6-1, 6-2), Stacy Bauer at No. 2 (6-2,6-0) and Mikki Galaviz at No. 3 (4­ 6, 6-1.6-2). Amanda Hendrick won an exhibition singles match, 6-0. 6-0. Scoring victories in doubles were Cindy Kruisenga and Tiffany Welch at No. 1 (6-0, 6-1), Liz Scoville and Jamie Stafford at No. 2 (6-0,6-1), Liz Sayer and Pam Smith at No. 3 (6-0, 6-3) and Lisa Eavey and Abbie Walker at No. 4 (6-1, 1­ 6,6-2). The Lady Vikings are 6-5 overall anu 3­ 3 in the Capital Circuit Panther pair gain firsts YMCA Adnlt Women’s Volleyball League Standings Oct 3 A League: W/L Bob's Gun & Tackle---- -------------........... 10-2 ICS........................................................... 8-4 Dig It................................................................. 5-7 C&N.................................................................1-11 j i ; gnn U2 el Ortl •* ’ B 4-.>rd adi gmqleri itrf'W/L Hastings Burial Vault...................................8-1 Lefanty Insurance------ —............ -8-1 Goodenough Goodies.—---- ------------------7-2 Ray James Electromechanical...................9-3 Ranger Die Inc------ ~.------- ....—--------------7-5 Cascade Home Improvements .........—5-7 Quality Roofing................................. 4-8 McDonald’s L„..........—................................0-9 Backe Construction....................................0-12 YMCA of Barry County 1999 Fall Volleyball Standings TVC.............................................................. 17-1 Cedar Roof Design.................................. 14-4 Dig-lt............................................................15-5 Bill’s Safety Service............................... 8-10 Flexfab.......................................... -........... 6-12 Hastings Mfg...............................................6-12 The Wolverines......................................... 6-12 Stomp........................................................... 2-16 YMCA 1999 Coed Softball Standings Softball Club Blimey Stone.................. 5-0 Blarney Stone-Mad Dawgs..................... 5-1 Law Disorder .............................................. 5-1 Jarman Construction................................. 4-2 Flexfab Hosers............................................3-2 Pct World ......................................................3-3 Family Dentistry of Caledonia ............. 2-3 Hastings Manufacturing .......................... 2-4 Blarney Stone.............................................. 2-4 No Preference Towing............................... 0-5 Flexfab........................................................... 0-6 Kody Louden and Jessica Kellogg ran for individual firsts Tuesday at a Kalamazoo Valley Association race held in Kalamazoo. The Delton Kellogg pair both crossed the finish line with seconds to spare. The Panther boys beat Hackett 29-30 and Kalamazoo Christian 27-28. The Lady Panthers did not field a full team. Kyle Williams was third in 18:14, Billy Roberts fifth in 18:31, Matt Romain 18th in 20:55, Ron Gale 19th in 20:56 and Ron Bagley 20th in 20:59 also for DK’s boys. Hannah Slater placed 27th in the girls race with a time of 26:22. Sason golfers sixth The Saxon golf team recently took sixth at the O-K While tournament and sixth in the overall league standings. Coach Bruce Krueger's Saxons managed a 347 at the tournament. Forest Hills Central won the event, carding a 347. Steve Obreiter led the blue and gold with a 13th place 82. Josh Doe had an 83. Eric Var.derVcen a 91. Josh Alderson a 91, Tim Cole a 96 and Brian Loftus a 99. also for the Saxons. The medalist honors were shared by Wyoming Park's Jonathan Lynam and Zeeland's Jon Stefan. Both had scores of 75. For the season, FHC scored 15 points, Zeeland. 14. East Grand Rapids 12, Hudsonville 9. Wyoming Park 8, Hastings 6, Northview 5 and Lowell 3. Smash Mouth Football... Jessica Kellogg Maple Valley moved the ball at will In its homecoming victory over Webberville last week. Here, Rich Smith (21) explodes through the hole and up the middle tor big yards in the 55-0 win. (Photo by Perry Hardin) LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Decodent's Estate File No. 99-22709-SE Estate of ELLIS E BRACY, deceased Social Security No 384-16-5368 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing wtll be held on November 3. 1999 at 9 00 am m the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw or. the petition of Arnold Bracy requesting Arnold Bracy be appointed representative of EHis E Bracy who lived at 921 North Hanover. Hast­ ings. Michigan and who died June 28 1999. and requesting also the will ot the deceased dated June 4 1983 b? admitted to probate Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate wtll be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record September 27. 1999 Robert L Bymgton (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings Ml 49058-0248 (616) 945-9557 Arnold Bracy 1393 Haines Road Lapeer Ml 48446 (810) 664-9344 (10-7) Public Auction Got a Sport’s Story? Call 945-9554 District Annual Report HELP US HELP OTHERS Attend our nursing assistant class and secure your health care career for the future. The resi­ dents here always appreciate new faces and friendships, as well as caring, gentle hands and hearts. The next class will be held October 18th through November 4th. Starting wage is S9.00 per hour with excellent benefits available. Class is not held on the weekends. Apply for this op­ portunity in person before October 14. 1999. 'Qibrnapple 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings? MI 49058 EOE Notice is hereby given that Delton Kellogg Schools’ Annual District Report for the 1998-99 school year will be made at the regular board meeting on Monday, Octo­ ber 18, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Com­ munity Services Center in the high school building at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046. Copies will be available at that time. Elizabeth Matteson, Secretary Delton Kellogg Board of Education (616) 623-9246 L house\ FOR SAJLE\ Thursday, November 4th Property is located at 525 W. Marshall St, Hastings. MI The sale will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI. Minimum bid is $60,701.00 S.E.V. is $39,423 • Property sells “AS IS" The house is a 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch on a full basement. Team: Certified funds delivered lo the Sheriff at the uk. For more details contact Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 �Pege 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 7, 1999 Easey has banner racing season Tim Easey had a solid first year in Open Wheel Modified Racing, despite not winning as much as he had hoped. The Hastings native and former Saxon wrestler competed at Springport, Spartan and the 1-96 Speedway. He usually finished in the event's Top KM. Il was team work that made Easey's year so fruitful. Even dad and mom got into the action with mom taking second place honors in the powder puff race. Easey’s father, Tommy, drove in the mechanics race, started sixth, took the Local racer Tim Easey. in his No. 63 lead one and hall miles in. but bowed out when the transmission main shaft broke. Easey gave special thanks to his parents and pit crew. "I would like to thank my parents and my pit crew for all of their help and support," Tim Easey said. Easey's sponsors were Barry Automotive, of Hastings, Goldworthy s Towing, of Dowling, Danke Trailer Sales, of Union City. Cappon's. of Hastings, and Lyons Excavating, of Hastings. finished a solid season on the tracks. (Photo provided) Rolling for First Place... The Hastings team of (from left) Deb Bartimus, Sue Keeler, Loraine Barnum, Tammy Pennington and Dorothy Kelly won the Southwest Michigan Invitational for ranked teams Sept. 26 In Benton Harbor. The area rollers were selected, based on their averages, to compete In the 19-team state competition. A Baker's format was used in the event and the Hastings squad qualified third. They then won six games to take first-place honors. The champs relied a 2.058 in the 10 games. BOWLING SCORES j .____________________________________;_________________________________ Lakewood's Stephanie Maclasz battles for a loose ball In Tuesday's varsity game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Super Shoe on Saturday Quick Turn... The Super Shoe Nationals, originally scheduled for last Saturday at Kalamazoo Speedway, will run this Saturday free of charge. The last chance and final races will headline the show that will include a few area racers. Gates will open at 10 a.m., hot laps begin at noon and the races take to the tracks at 2 p.m. HCLP UIANTCD Delton Kellogg's Angie Stevens drives past a Kalamazoo Hackett defender during Tuesday's KVA home varsity basketball game. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Mature person-18 years or older to work pan-time • DAYS • NIGHTS • WEEKENDS Apply in person to Susie. No phone cats, pease 814 W. Slate St. • Kmart Plaza KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Faculty Openings Tenure track; teaching assignment day and evening; salary commensurate with education/experience; must have experience working with diverse population: gener­ ous benefit package; start date Of AM/2000. RNS & LPNS FALL INTO A NEW CAREER rmn Job Physical Therapist Assistant Program Instructor Half-time, fall, spring, summer (mid-May - mid-July) semesters. Duties: teach PTA courses including neu­ rology. orthopedics, modalities, therapeutic exercise and pathology: primary re­ sponsibility for coordination of some courses in PTA curriculum; some team teach­ ing; check off for student competencies; assist with clinical visitations and accredi­ tation activities; attend faculty meetings. Required: Qualified Physical Therapist el­ igible for licensure in Michigan; minimum 5 years physical therapy clinical work ex­ perience with exposure to variety ot patient diagnoses/conditions and treatment ex­ periences including modalities and treatment ot neurologically- and orthopedicallyinvolved patients; classroom and/or clinical teaching experience. Preferred: Mas­ ter's Degree. Physical Therapy or in a health, science, or education-related area; community college teaching experience, more than 5 years clinical experience. Closing date 11/05/99 Job I778n Nursing Instructor. Full time; Jan.-May (87 days) Open Entry/Open Exit (OE/OE) Nursing Skills Lab; 30 contact hours p/week plus 10 hours prep/support activities May-Nov. (87 days) traditional classroom teaching and OE/OE load Lab instruction/management and evening adult nursing position responsible for nursing and nurse axle skills labs and classroom instruction in adult nursing and LPN tran­ sition class Lab duties develop OE/OE teaching-learning modules; supervise in­ dependent leb practice; maintain open lab hours: schedule lab for nursing courses; maintain lab. computer equipment and lab activity logs: provide instruction and evaluation, collaborate with course faculty to implement skills testmg/evaluation; participate in program and college professional activities Required: BSN. minimum 2 years clinical practice. RN licensure in Michigan Preferred: MSN. minimum 2 years teaching experience; community college, adult nursing acute/home health clinical, and skills lab expenence. Closing date 1 C/29/99 Letter ol application addressing qualifications and detailed resume must be re­ ceived by 4 p.m EST/EDT on closing dale at Administrative Services Job Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue. Battle Creek. Ml 49017-3397 Ma­ terials may be mailed. faxed (616-962-4290) or emailed (admserv@kellogg.cc.mi.us). AA/EOE f i . Try something completely different and new in your nursing career - correc­ tional healthcare Correc­ tional Medical Services, the nation's leader in cor­ rectional healthcare, cur­ rently has excellent op­ portunities for LPNs at the Calhoun County Justice Center in Battle Creek FT Days PT Evenings PT Nights PRN also available for RNs & LPNs Use all your skills daily in an ambulatory care set­ ting Stable company. Great pay Contact: Dorothy Henricks at 800­ 222-8215 X9544 EOE DTR FIND OUT WHY 3,000 NURSES NATIONWIDE CHOOSE CMS AS THEIR CAREER PATH!!! Thursday Mixed Oops 12-4; Varneys 11-5; Just Us 9-7; Hastings Bowl 19-7; Brown and Sons Excav. 7-9; King Pins 7-9; Question Marks 6-10; Goon Squad 5-1 l;Thc Red Eyes 4-8; Middle Lakers 4-4. Women’s Good Gaines and Series - V. Brown 191-535; H. Service 160-478; B. Sexton 181-439; M. Taylor 163-437; O. Gillons 171-424; C. Service 167-369; J. Musser 124-307; D. Tiffany 131-298; R. Brown 84-209; B. Estep 173; I. Ruthruff 150; C. Swinkunas 145; J. Rabley 138; B. Anderson 122; J. Anderson 78. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Van Houten 222-543; C. Leonard 174-415; T. Osborne 136-310; F. Wagner 158. Sunday Night Mixed Sunday Snoozers 14; Fncnds 12; Happy Hookers 10 1/2; Thunder Alley 10; Thee Froggers 9 1/2; Bud Light 9; Red Dog 8 1/2; B.S.ers 8; 4 Horsemen 7; Double K’s 7; All 4 Fun 6 1/2; Rock Bottom 6; Matrix 6; We’re OK 5; Not Sure yet 5; Lucky Strikes 4. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 215-550; D. Bartimus 192-525; V. McLeod 184-495; C. Barnum 155-411; S. Snider 168; L. Falconer 166; A. Churchill 166; D. Steffler 116. Mens High Games and Series - J. Bar­ timus 220-585; C. Pennington 236-562; A. Thompson 209-520; CW Simpson 204­ 498; S. Krallman 163-467; C. Shook 162­ 463; B. Kirby 232; M. Martin 215; DJ James 204; B. Hubbell 204; B. Allen 198; G. Snyder 192; J. Steffler 183; J. Smith 173; B. Cantrell 168; B. Drayton 163; M. Eaton 162. Wednesday P.M. Misfits 12-4; Eye and Ent 11 1/2-4 1/2; Seeber’s Auto 9-7; Lifestyles 8-8 Hair Care 7 1/2-8 1/2; Railroad St. Mill 7 1/2-8 1/2; Mace* Ph. 7-9; Nash “5* Plus 7-9; Nash Chiro 5 1/2-10 1/2; Girrbach* 5-11. High Games and Series - L. Elliston 223-554; J. Rise 20(M62; K Becker 184­ 515; E. Dunham 166-484. N. Vimey 464; J. George Fein 169-462; R. Murphy 155-400; J. Kasinsky 148-405; B Miner 158-433; J. Gardner 142; I. Ruthruff 174; D. Botimer 151; T. Poll 149. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 15-5; Misfits 13-7; TVCCU 12-8; Advanced Commercial Printers 10-10; Plumbs9-11; Al & Petes911; Hastings Bowlers 8-12; Fnends4-16. Men's High Games & Series - G. Hause 200; L. Miller 213-597; L Johnson 210; D. Clare 151-386; J. Maurer 180-498; K. Phenix 245-577. Women's High Games & Series - V. Thompson 157-399; D. Johnson 172; S. Brimmer 176-460. Friday Night Mixed Ten Pins 2(M; Bad Habbit II 18-6; All But One 16-4; Cook Jackson 15-5; 9 and A Wiggle 13-7; Head* Out 11-13; Brush­ works 11-13; We Don't Care 11-13; Rocky 4 10-14; Beer Me 10-14; No Whiners 10­ 10; Late Comers 9-15; No Name Yet! 9-11; Teddy Bears 8 1/2-15 1/2; Mercy 7 1/2-16 1/2; Ramblers 7-17; Four Cylinders 7-9; The Scouts 7-13. Womens Good Games and Series - K. Ptrry 209-539; S. VanDcnburg 201; S. Parker 189-505; M. Martin 183-483; N. Sccord 178; P. Arends 173; h. Service 177­ 507; S. Marsh 158; L. Gray 141; S. Haight 189; G. Meancy 155; C. Madden 165; S. Keeler 200-538; M. Blankenship 175-475; R Lydy 181-520; B Roush 200-565 Mens Good Games and Series - R. Fay 244-660; J. Mays 279-693; M Martin 229; M. McKee 208; C. Martin 193; S. Peabody 227-562; D. Sears 191-535; M Kasinsky 223-629; A. Taylor 222-612; D Marsh 203; R Haight 191; B Madden 201-525; E. Keeler 233; B Madden 231; M. Lydy 203­ 558; R. Roush 202-528; J. Barnum 202 Senior Citizens Bowling Nash; Wieland; Kucmpcl; Brewer's; Jesick; No One Senior; Schlachter, M & M’s; Snyder, Hall; Woodmansee; Friend; Moucoulis; Lethcoc; Girrbach*. Womens High Game - Y. Markley 169; R. Murphy 180; V Brown 176; M. Matson 173; M. Kingsley 180; E. Mcsecar 174; B. Johnson 162; M. Dull 164; B. Moore 155; F. Girrbach 179; D Greenfield 176; B Estep I58;G. Otis 189 Womens High Series - Y. Markley 468; E. Mesccar 489; F. Girrbach 466; D. Green­ field 479; G. Otis 547. Mens High Game - D. Stuart 165; N. Thaler 181; B. Adgatc 188; R Wieland 183; J. Beckwich 178; M. Schondelmaycr 172; J. Mercer 186; D. Bcduhn 168; H. Haan 171; W. Woodmansee 172; P. Terpcning 166; C. Haywood 179; K Schantz 156; W. Birman 171; C. Jesick 188; B Terry 188; R Mason 188; G. Waggoner 179. Mens High Series - N. Thaler 479; R. Wieland 496; J. Beckwith 486; J. Mercer 503; D Beduhn 470; H. Haan 478; C. Hay­ wood 471; C. Jesick 478; B. Terry 530; R. Mason 491. �The HMtmgs Bennet - Thundey October 7. 1999 - Pege 15 OUR Land Committee meets to share mission and goals by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the OUR Land Committee met Sept. 30 to discuss goals and objec­ tives and to share what individual sub committees believe to be the mission of the group. Don Drummond opened the meeting with an overview of the M-37 executive report. This report recommends the estab­ lishment of consistent land use and zoning ordinances in the communities along the corridor. It also suggests that bypasses be consid­ ered in Hastings and Caledonia. The report encourages Kent. Calhoun and Barry coun­ ties to establish a clear direction and con­ sider fanning a task force. As the open space, planning and zoning, water quality and infrastructure committee reports were given, it was clear that many of them shared common goals and objec­ tives. All spoke of the need for education and cooperation throughout the county. Speaker Ken Komheiser of the four township Water Resource Council stressed the collaborative efforts which made it possible for Barry, Prairieville, Richland and Ross townships to get, after five years of work, a significant grant to do land use planning. Members of the OUR Land Committee talked about the Bany County master plan and the planning process. The group will continue to work toward common goals and hopes to discuss planning issues with A Novel Idea for the Banner... other community organizations through talks and presentations. Drummond mentioned that goals of the committee include a joint report in Febru­ ary and a public meeting in May. The next OUR Land Committee meeting is Oct 25 at 5 pun, For information about the committee, call Drummond at 945-9866. CHAPTER FIVE By R.N. Lake Not Guilty, Just Dead /4// characters in this book are fictional and any resem­ blance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. Ken Komheiser Community­ wide garage sale planned in Hastings Bie Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation will spon­ sor a community-wide garage sale on na­ tional "Make A Difference Day” Saturday, Oct. 23, behind the old Coleman Insurance Agency office on Michigan Avenue in Hastings. All proceeds will go to SAFE Place, a domestic violence shelter in Battle Creek, which serves Barry County. Donations of items will be accepted at the Barry Community Foundation office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily or arrange­ ments for pickup can be made by calling 945-0526 during the day and 945-5931 af­ ter 5 p.m. Donations of hangers, tables, racks, stickers, markers, manpower or other garage sale necessities also will be ac­ cepted. To celebrate "Make A Difference Day," service organizations throughout Michigan develop projects to make a difference in their communities. In the past, the YAC has completed a canned-food scavenger hunt and sponsored a Halloween carnival for children. For more information, call Jennifer Richards at the Volunteer Center of Barry County at 945-2006. COVE, continued from page I In 1972 the business was moved to its current location. Since then the original 6,000-square-faot facility has expanded to 17,000 square feet. The company now exclusively sells Anheuser Busch products to a number of retailers in the area, includ­ ing Felpausch, County Seat and others who have a license to sell liquor. Robert joined the business in 1972 when he was 22 years old. Of the business, Gordon said, "I’ve en­ joyed it. It's been a good business. You meet all these lovely people every week." Some of the more famous personages Gordon and Robert have met include enter­ tainers Frank Sinatra, Paul Newman. Lu­ cille Ball, George Burns, Bob Hope and Dudley Moore. The aforementioned stars were the main attraction at some of the many conventions the beer companies put on over the years which the Coves at­ tended. Some Barry County customers have ex­ pressed regret that the Cov*s are leaving the business, Gordon said. "We've had people almost cry." Admittedly, Gordon said, the sale of the business is "sad in a way." "It was a tough decision to make," Robert said. Blood drive will be Oct. 12 A blood drive will be held from I to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St. near Carl's. This drive is in memory of Edna Smith, past blood drive chairperson. The goal of the drive is 45 units. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. Synopsis: Bartley County SheriffCadwaller wants to close the case of the submerged car and the thee fatalities in­ volved, despite Undersheriff Greg Kennard's suspicions that it wasn’t Just an accident. Kennard is assigned to a new three-county unitfor the investigation ofdrug traffic. He 'll be reporting to Lieutenant John T. "Swede " Swanson of the Carrolville Police Department By coincidence. Kennard and Swanson had worked together in the US Army's Criminal In­ vestigation Division and Counter Intelligence at the end of World War II, in Vienna. Despite his new assignment Kennard is called to Washington, D.C. because offingerprints from the man who called himselfRaymond Cargile. They had been submitted to the FBI after the accident on Cold Creek Road. Sheriff Cadwaller never held back on stories about his de­ partment as long as his name was a prominent part of such accounts. He came by the Reveille offices to tell me about the new mechanism for fighting drug related crime and he brought Deputy Sullivan with him. “Sam here is going to be Bartley County’s representative on this Metropolitan Investigation Squad,’’ he announced. “Greg Kennard will give it some of his time and, of course. I’ll keep an eye on the whole thing.” “Who is actually tn charge?” 1 asked, “and what’s the exact composition and function of the outfit?’ Cadwaller was impatient. “A Lieutenant Swanson, over to Carrollville heads it up. Why don’t you give him a call? Or talk to Greg when he gets back from Washington. Or maybe Sam here can tell you more of the details. He’s studied up on it... I’ve got to get go­ ing. Today’s Rotary. You know, 1 haven’t missed a meeting in eight years?” “That’s quite a record.” “You ought to join, Darrel. Nobody from the newspaper business is in our club. Ifs an open category." “Thanks, Sheriff. 1’11 tb.nk about it" I watched him as he stepped out heavy with his years and authority, trying his best to handle a job that he hardly un­ derstood any more. Young Sam Sullivan looked a iot like his late cousin. All the Sullivans, in fact, favored each other to a startling degree. Some strong, overriding genes stamped a hallmark of high cheekbones, bright blue eyes and shining black hair on ever.' branch of the family. "There’s not a hell of a lot I can tell you," Sam demurred after his boss’s departure. "Greg can tell you more when he gets back, or maybe you can cail this guy Olson, like the Sheriff said.” He chuckled. "One thing, 1 guess I’m going un­ der cover. Just when 1 was starting to enjoy wearing the uni­ form. “Makes a difference, doesn't it?” “Sure does. All my old buddies who used tn invite me along on their poaching expeditions never come near me any­ more." "Mind if I change the subject, Sam?" “Go ahead.” “I’d like to talk about Debbie. Her folks wouldn’t or could­ n’t tell me very much and I’ve been trying to learn more about her since the accident." “What do you want to know?" “How long was she away from Roundtree? Where was she? Why did she come back?" “We weren’t real close," the young deputy answered, “But wc talked some. She was gone about five years, lived in Chicago. I guess you could say when she came home it was because she didn’t have any place else to go. She had the kid, she’d been real sick." “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.” I sounded a little sententious, even to myself. “You said it about right," Sam nodded. "Not me, a poet named Robert Frost." “She stayed a while, but her and Uncle Bob was at it all the time just like when she was little. So she got a job waiting ta­ bles for Steve Hanrahan and took an apartment in towrn. An old neighbor lady looked after the little girl. Then Debbie could kind of do what she pleased.” “Which was?" “Party. Nothing bad, but she liked action, didn’t like to spend too much time by herself. She told me once -'hen she was alone she’d think about the past and it made her want to cry. Docs that tell you anything?" “Sure. Sam.’’ “O.K." He shifted back to his new job. “When I know more about this assignment. I’ll talk to you again. Not that you can pul anything in your paper. Tell you the truth. 1 don’t think the Sheriff should have even talked to you about it.” “Could be you’re right. Anyway. I’ll be careful what we print." “Thanks. Darrel." I watched him as he walked to the cruiser outside. Hand­ some. slender, he looked like an actor that central casting would pick to play a state trooper. From what Greg had said. there was a lot mor? to him than his looks. He was smart, dedicated and eager to learn. “Some day I hope he’s sheriff of the county," were Greggs words. "Time’s going to come when they’ll want a police of­ ficer, not a politician in the job and that's when Sam will be ready." I wondered if I’d live to see the day. Right now I had to de­ cide whether to do the politic thing and run a story with a headline like: "Sheriff Announces New Crime Control Group" or whether I should consider it classified information, improp­ erly revealed, and keep quiet about the whole thing. Maybe it would be best to visit Carrollville and learn more about this new law enforcement effort that would cross county lines. It was starting to snow outside. “Hey, Linda," I called. She was in her office setting up the classified advertising for this week's paper. When she came into my domain there was a pencil smudge on her nose. Who would ever have thought that my wife, mother of our now grown children, would ever be an employee on a small town newspaper, and that she’d love the work, even the painstak­ ing, drudgery part of it. “I’m going over to Carrollville. It should take most of the rest of the day. I’ll be late getting home." “That’s alright, honey. There’s a lot to do here. I've got my ’ car so I’ll just take off when I finish. We can have a late sup­ per. ' •» “Good. Yon be careful, the roads could get slick.” “Un huh. What\ in Carrollville? Something on that acci­ dent?" “No, no. A new crime righting apparatus the Sheriff told me about.” “But Carrollville s in a different county." “Don’t be so parochial, woman. Think region." I kissed her on the way out. “It’s remarkable," I said, “how good that still tastes after twenty-seven years of sampling.” “Like wine." she said. “I grow better with age.” There was a lot of truth there, 1 thought, as I drove my lit­ tle Scout down Main Street to the highway intersection. These years were the happiest we’d ever had. I had no idea that events during the next few weeks might end that happi­ ness. When you have a four-wheel drive vehicle, you can enjoy winter roads in Michigan and I purposely cut off M-43 and took the short cut towards Carrollville. Most of the year it was gravel. Today, it was white velvet. The shoulders were serrated, glistening crystal where the snow-plow had chopped through, and pines hunched along the edges in capes of ermine. I passed a cornfield where draggled stalks stood and two redbirds clung to one, then flew like flung ru­ bies. It was wonderfully quiet, just the hum of the heater and a little tire crunch. Part of the way I was making my own tracks and imagining I was the point of a snowshoe patrol. I hated to get back on the clear and salted highway where county trucks tore away the blanket as fast as it was spread. There was very little traffic, nobody was going anywhere ex­ cept out of dire necessity. The flakes were coming down big and heavy. By the time I got to Carrollville^ outskirts, the windshield wipers were going full speed and the headlights were on to cut through the swirling gloom. It was the kind of day when you wanted to get business finished and head for home. Traveler’s advisories and heavy snow warnings were already being beamed out over the local radio stations. I wondered if it had been such a good idea to make the trip, then, when I learned that the new head of the Metro Squad had left for St. John'is County just ten minutes before my ar­ rival at Police Headquarters, I muttered a few self-directed epithets under my breath. Maybe I could salvage something out of the trip by a discussion with Carrollville’s police chief, Carl Harker. He gave me twenty minutes and I learned that thirteen people were assigned from three counties and two incorporated cities. They had about 1500 square miles to cover, with a population of something like 260,000 citizens. It was estimated that narcotics sales in the area had passed the million dollar mark, users were increasing at a frighten­ ing rate and the time for concerted effort had come. Luckily, the Chief said, there was a man on his force who could orga­ nize and handle the task force assigned. Lieutenant John Swanson, formerly with the Counter Intelligence Corps, Fifth Army Headquarters, Chicago. He’d moved to CarrolIvillc two years ago after learning the service, applied for a job with the Police Department and been accepted because of previous experience. That sure made sense. It kept making more sense as I crept along the snow-slick highway on the way home. No shortcuts this time. The road crews would be lucky to keep the main roads open and secondary routes would al­ ready be drifting in as winds whipped the white stuff into wheel-blocking mounds. It was nine o’clock by the time I bucked my way into our driveway and backed the Scout into the garage. Before I could get my bools off. or brush the snow from my overcoat, Linda was in the vestibule. I knew something was wrong be­ fore she said a word. “I hate to tell you this. Darrel, and I know you don’t want to go out again.” That was the preface, and how right she was. “The Sheriff’s Department called, thought you’d want to know.” "What? Come on. woman, what is it?” "There been a big Tire. In fact, it was still burning when they called. I’ve got my equipment ready if you think we should get pictures. I’d have gone anyway if I thought my car could handle the snow." “Where is it?” "Hanrahan’s Bar." “God, I was just there a couple of days ago." “Arc you going?” “Yeh, get your booties on. Flashgun Finnegan. I’ll get urn up Scout and we’ll see what we can do." Fifteen minutes later we could sec the flames shooting high into the air, the volunteer Firemen like demons shad­ owed against snow, steam hissing as water from the pumpers met the fire, and, incongruously, icicles hanging from trees next to the building, congealed there as spray bounced off the blazing walls. Linda was ready with her Nikkon before the Scout was fully stopped. She jumped out, ran close, started to snap pic­ tures. I found Ray Pickens, fire chief. "A holocaust." 1 said, "what happened?" “We don’t know. Somebody called us, we came as quick as we could, but she was up, up and away by the time we got here* — ■ nr -«». “Where’s Hanrahan?" “Don’t know. Haven’t seen him." “The place was closed, was it?” “Yeh, that Is one thing that^ funny. He don't generally close until after midnight. But when we got here we couldn't get through the door. It was locked from the inside ’* That door was gone now. burned through, and the whole wall was about to go. Linda came over. "I’ve got some good pictures, boss. You ready to go home?" “Almost. Just give me a few more minutes." I made some notes on the time of the department’s arrival, a rough assessment of damage and the equipment involved. When 1 looked up, my wife was no longer nearby. She was turning into quite a photo-journalist. In fact, her nose for news was in danger of being singed. The blaze had died down and she had moved close to the building, camera at the ready. She was peering into the orange glow, then, for some inex­ plicable reason, she gave a little cry and started to run for­ ward. One of the firemen yelled at her to stay back but she didn’t pay any attention. I shouted at her, “Linda, be careful." Her words came back. “Theresomebody inside." I ran toward her as she stopped, got the camera up, clicked it. At that moment, the wall fell. There were pieces of burning rubble around her when I knelt down to pick her up. She wriggled loose and was on her feet before I was. “I’m alright,” rhe said. “1 just slipped, trying to get out of the way." She picked up the camera. The fireman converged around us, shoved us back. The collapse of the wall had added fuel to the fire and flames leaped high again. It would be hours before anyone could poke into the ruins and sec what was underneath. I told Pick­ ens that I’d be back and bundled Linda into our vehicle. All 1 wanted just then was to get her home, make sure she was OK. Outside of a beautiful, rainbow- hued bruise on her right thigh she was fine, better than I was. The shock of seeing her fall just as the wall went, the awful fear I’d felt for that in­ stant, all came back at me after we were settled in our kitchen drinking coffee. I got a sudden, severe attack of the shakes. I pulled her down into my lap. held her close. “There," she said. “I’m alright." “What’s a nice girl like you doing in a business like this?" I tried for the light touch but my voice gave me away. “Darrel, don’t take on so. 1 know it was silly of me to get so close, but I know there was someone in there.” “Never mind that, honey. Just don’t ever take another chance like you took there. A picture may be worth a thou­ sand words, but it ain’t worth one of you." She kissed me. I kissed her. “Are you really going back out there?” she murmured. I certainly didn’t feel like it right then, but 1 knew I had to She knew it, too. “Keep the bed warm," I yelled as I opened the outside door. “I’ll be ready for it when I get home." “I don’t know exactly what you mean, but whatever it is. I’ll do my best." She was laughing as the latch clicked behind me. I stood for a moment in the chill, felt the wet flakes hit my face. A quiet life in the country, I thought, that’s what we aimed to buy with the Reveille. Certainly we’d gotten more than we bargained for. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 7 1999 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WMX BE USED FOR TWAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Norma Jean Campbell (original mortgagors) to American Home Improvement Products Inc . Mortgagee, dated December 3.1997. and recorded on Janu­ ary 22, 1999 in Document *1024142, Barry County Record. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FIRST UNION TRUST COMPANY. NATIONAL COMPANY As Co­ Trustee under the Pooling and Servtcing Agree­ ment dated a* of November 30. 1997, senes 1997-D. Assignee by an assignment dated June 16. 1999. which was recorded on September 7. 1999, in Document* 1034966. Bany County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the dale hereof the sum of SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 32/100 dollars ($16.299 32). including inter­ est at 11.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged promioos. or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p m., on November 11.1999 Said premises are utuatad in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel ol land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. PrterievRe Township. Barry County Michigan, described as: Commencing at a point in the center of highway 45 rods South of the South 1/4 post of Section 35. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West tor place of begin­ ning; thence West 20 rods; thence North 4 rods; thence East 20 rods to the center of said high­ way; thence South in the center of said highway to place of beginning. Now assessed tor tax purpoeeses Lot 9. Supervisors Plat of the Wage of Pramevfle, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 74. The redamplton period shafl bo 6 monthfs) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period she* be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 30, 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trod. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Fanna. Ml 48025 Rte *990607185 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DeBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions o’ a mortgage made by Randy L Brush, Jr., a single man (original mortgagors) to United Companies Lending Corporation. Mort­ gagee. dated June 10. 1996. and recorded on June 20. 1996 in Uber 664. on Page 291. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum ot THIRTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 39/100 dolars ($30,148 39). including interest at 11.125% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubkc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 DO p m . on November 18. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Hyde's Payne Lake Park, according to the recorded plat thereof m Uber 3 of Plats on Page 97. Lot 25 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194BCL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such saie Dated October 7. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott 8 Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite *990609373 Falcons (11-4) oiate or micnigan Probate Court County of Barry CUUMSFtOTKtE Independent Probate Fite No. 99-22692-IE Estate of Marguerite A. Beckwith Social Secu rityNo. 381-16-6455 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent whose last known address was 240 E North St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 died August 20. 1999. An instrument dated May 26. 1966 had been admitted as the wil of the de­ ceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Robert L Beckwith, Jr.. 2801 Wnstord. Lansing. Michigan 48911. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058, within 4 months ol the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the es­ tate wil be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it James J. Goutooze (P44497) 629 W State St. Ste 203 Hastings. Michigan 49056 (6lfc) 945-2255 (1O-7) HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of ADOPTION Of ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a special meeting held al 7:30 p m on September 27. 199S. at the Hope Township Halt, the Township Board ot Hope Township adopted the fol­ lowing Ordinance, being Ordinance No 37, which is set forth below AMENDMENT TO CEMETERY ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 37 Adopted: September 27, ISOS Effective: Eight (1) Days Following Publication, r tn towing Auopuun An Ol Inance to amend the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning Ol a por­ tion of land situated in Land Section 31 and Land Section 32 to a ‘C-3* Heavy Commercial Zoning Dtstnct classification. and by the repeal of an Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS* SECTION L REZONING IN LAND SECDONS31 AND 32- The Zoning Map and De­ scription of Zoning Districts by Sections of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended as to Land Section 31 and Land Section 32 to provide as follows Section 31 - Zoned AR except Steven s Wooded Acres 92 located on shore of Mud and Jones Lakes as described m Uber 4 of Plats on Page 60 which is zoned RL-1 Also except property lying in Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 commencing where the South line of Section 31 intersects with M-43 Highway, thence North and East along M-43 to where M­ 43 intersects with CK&S Railroad nght-of-way. thence South along nght-of-way to South line of Section 31. thence West along said south line to M-43 and point of beginning which ts zoned C-3 Also that part of the Southeast 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of Section 31. T2N R9W descnbed as beginning at the intersection of the west hne of the former CK8S Railroad nght-of-way and the Southerly nght-of-way line of State Highway M-43. Thence Southerly on the West line of said railroad. 300 00 feet; Thence Easterly parallel to the North line of said South­ east 1/4. Southeast 1/4 and said Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4 496 feet; Thence Northerly parallel with the section line between Sections 31 and 32. 306 37 feet to the North line of sari Southwest 114. Southwest 1/4 Section 32. Thence Westerly on said North hne. 290 24 feet to said section hne; Thence Northerly on said section line. 132 83 feet to the Southerly line of said Highway M-43; Thence Southwesterly on sad nght-of-way line 46 74 feet; Thence Southwesterly 228 50 feet on the arc of a 442 26 foot radius curve to the nght to the place of beginning which is zoned C-3 Section 32 - Zoned AR except Beechwood Point Plat. Wall Lake, as descnbed in Liber 1 of Plats on page 61; Eddy's Beach Plat. Wall Lake, as descnbed in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 4; First Addition to Eddy's Beach. Wall Lake, as descnbed in Uber 3 of Plats on page 6. also property described as commencing where the North line of Section 32 intersects with Highway M-43 thence South along M-43 on both side of highway to a point which lies 1.490 91 feet East and 516 40 feet South of the Northwest comer of Section 32. thence duo East to shore of Wall Lake, the depth of this strip shall be 300 feet from the shore of Wall Lake which is zoned RL-1; also description given in Section 31 above that includes area in Section 32 which is zoned C-3 SECTION IL SEVERABILITY. Should any section or part thereof of this Ordinance be de­ clared unconstitutional, null or void by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections or parts thereof of this Ordinance SECTION UL EFFECTIVE DATE A REPEAL QF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, This Or­ dinance shall take effect eight (8) days following its publication after adoption All Ordi­ nances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed Sylvia Forster. Clark HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 Harvest of soybeans and other varieties such as black beans is in full swing. Com is also being harvested. Cars near downtown Saturday were speckled with com dust from the drying operation at the nearby elevators. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday at the Dcpot/Museum. The speaker will be Patri­ cia Brown with her project “The Diaries of Lizzie Dravcnstatt" which she edited and published. There will be reports from the First Families Committee, with the latest count on new members who will be induct­ ed. Each meeting brings new inquiries by mail and the Internet and e-mail from peo­ ple across the country, and even in Canada, who want information about their earlier family members who lived in Ionia County. The Hospitality Committee is prepared with light refreshments before the meeting and afterward, as those attending mingle and do research from the library. The new copy machine is a boon to them. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. Oct. 14, for the video presentation of Claude Shellenbarger’s account of his wartime experiences. Visi- Notice of Mortgage Forec lotture Sate WARDROP 8 WARDROP, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by GARY WILCOX and CHRIS­ TINE WLCOX, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to COMMONPOINT MORTGAGE. Mortgagee, dated June 17. 1997, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on July 8. 1997. in Liber 701. beginning on Page 87, and assigned by said Mortgagee to THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FI­ NANCE. INC by an assignment dated June 17. 1997 and recorded on January 20. 1998. in Liber 1005, beginning on Page 511. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine and 24/100 ($69,789.24) dollars. Including interest at 11.30% per annum. Further, there are due and unpaid property taxes as follows: 1997 property taxes in the amount ol One Thousand Socty-One and 79/100 ($1,06179) Dollars, and 1998 prop­ erty taxes in the amount of Nme Hundred EightyTwo and 04/100 ($98244) Dolars Noaut or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the ctebLer any part thereof aaoured by this Mortgage. - Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of foe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, inside the East door to the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan, ths: twng the place tor holding the Cir­ cuit Court for Barry County, at 1.-00 p.m. on Thursday. October 14. 1999 Said premises are situated in the City of Hast­ ings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 5 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 4 OF BLOCK 15 OF EASTERN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. FORMERLY VILLAGE. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN COMMONLY KNOWN AS 402 EAST GRAND STREET HAST­ INGS. MICHIGAN TAX IDENTIFICATION NO 08-051-220-074-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; MSA 27A_3241(1), in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 7. 1999 THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE. INC . Assignee of Mortgagee. WARDROP & WARDROP. P.C. By Thomas M Wardrop (P38268) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Suite 150-Frey BoWtog 300 Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2467 Telephone (616) 459-1225 (107) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth N. Morand, a single man (original mortgagors) to Greet Lakes National Bank Michigan. Mortgagee, dated July 31.1997, and recorded on September 9. 1997 in Document 1001333, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 52/100 dolars ($34,331 52). including interest at 8 OOO^s per annum Under the power of saie contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m . on October 21.1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scnbed as Lot 66 of Steven s Wooded Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 31. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s)' from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days *urn the date of such sale Dated September 9. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1301 Trott 8 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *990809450 Cougars (10/7) tors arc always welcome at the Lake Manor dining room for the 7:30 p.m. meeting. Helen McMillen Fickes died Sept. 28 in Saginaw. She was bom in Woodland May 27. 1917. to Harley and Almeda McMillen. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Allen Fickes; four sons, Lee. David. William and Paul. She has surviving sib­ lings Reo McMillen, Keith McMillen. LaRue McMillen, Don McMillen, Rex McMillen and Donna Dodge. She was pre­ ceded in death by brother Garold and sistef Arlene Yerty. Funeral services were held in Big Rapids on Oct. I. The Fickeses had resided in Big Rapids for many years, where her husband was an instructor at Fer­ ris State University. The GR Press reported the death of Clare Windergem, age 66, of Cedar Springs. Among his survivors is a brother. Marshall (Tish) Wondergem of Lake Odessa, along with his wife, children and other brothers. Vernon Benjamin, 81, of SL Johns died Sept. 29. He owned the centennial Ben­ jamin farm near Fowler. His survivors include five children, brothers Gerald and Eugene, and sister Opal Thuma of Sunfield. Connie (Mrs. Brian) Albright of Woodbury is a niece. Death came Sept. 27 to Opal Ide, age 44, of Lansing. One of her survivors parents is Robert (Anne) Forman of Lake Odessa, brother Gale of Mulliken and a sister in Lansing. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sheila Forman Chouniard. She is also survived by her husband and three chil­ dren. The green bean harvest for Twin City Foods came to a close Friday, Oct. I. Work­ ers on the day shift went to work at the start of the season in bright daylight. By the end of the run, they went to work under the light of a moon. Von and Sharlene Goodemoot moved into their new house on Willowbrook Drive Saturday after spending several weeks in Hastings after sale of their home on Wash­ ington Boulevard. Sports fans watching football last week­ MORTGAGE BALE TH» FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WIX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MM has been, made to the conditions of a mortgage marts byShirtey M Keiser, An Unmar­ ried Woman, to Enterprise Financial Services, Inc., mortgagee, dated April 9.1996 and recorded April 15. 1998 by instrument No1P10452. Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by ureenwicn uapnai rtnanciai rrooucts, me. oy as­ signment dated May 12, 1996 and recorded on May 14, 1996 by Instrument No. 1029612; Barry County Records. There is claimed to tie due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-One Thou­ sand Five Hundred Seventy-Two and 73/100 Dol­ lars ($71,572.73) Inducting interest st the rate of 10.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in toe mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that toe mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue st the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml to Barry County, Michigan at 1O0 p.m. on November 11, 1999 The premises are located to too City of Hast­ ings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 22.25 teet of the North 88 teat of Lot numbered 890 and the East 27.5 tote of the North 88 feet of Lot numbered 889 of the .ocorded plat of foe Wage (Now City) of Hastings. A Subdivi­ sion, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Except Beginning al foe Southwest comer of the East 43.75 lee* of toe North 5.33 rods of Lot 890 of foe City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence West 12 toot; thence North 31.5 toot; thence East 12 toot; thence Soufo 31.5 feet to toe piece ot beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, to which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of the sale Dated: September 30. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney tor Greenwich Capital Financial Prod­ ucts, Inc. As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48064 (248)643-4464 Fde No 189.0158 end may have seen the game between the University of Maryland and Georgia Tech. If so, they had ample chances to see on the sidelines Ron VanderLindcn, head coach of the Terrapins, son-in-law of Bill and Jewel Eckstrom of Willowbrook Drive. Mrs. William Eckstrom returned home last week from a flying visit to daughter Suzanne Dailey, husband and children in Salt Lake City. While there she spent three days at the Latter-day Saints library and had wonderful results tn her genealogy search­ es. Former businessman Russell Sible, 81, of Big Rapids, died Oct. 2. For 15 years he owned and operated, with family help, the Sible Packing company on Clark Street in Lake Odessa. He had been bom the son of Glenn and Lena (Coe) Sible of Ionia. In retirement, he and wife Dorothy (Fletcher) spent much time at LaBelle, Fla., where he enjoyed golfing and gardening. His chil­ dren are Terry and wife of Orlando. Chris­ tine Lane of Stanwood and Denise Kimmel of Florida. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. His surviv­ ing siblings are Richard (Betty) Sible of Ionia and G Jenna (Gerald) Karmen of Ionia. Memorial services were slated for Wednes­ day at Big Rapids. This seems to be the surgery season. Tom Gilliland had orthopedic surgery last week. Les Yonkers and Peg Faulkner had orthope­ dic surgery this week. Don McDowell had another type of surgery Monday. The Women’s Fellowship of the Congre­ gational Church is having a later gathering this month. Their annual trip day is coming a week later than their usual meeting time. They will have a trip on the Grand River with lunch on board ship at Grand Rapids. The village vacuum truck was at work earlier in the week sucking up accumulated leaves along the curbs. Signs of the season! A few people already have their Halloween decorations in place. With the color coming earlier on the leaves, the leaf harvest will likely be earlier also due to summer weath­ er conditions. Notice of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THMRRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauit pas been mode to foe condMane tit a mortgage made by WMvn L Hite (original mortgagors) to Mortgage America (IMG) toe.. Mortgagee, dated December 30. 1996, and recorded on January 22,1999 to Doc­ ument number 1024117. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagrrn to the Netionsbanc Mortgage Corporation, A Texas Corp., Assignee by an aestgnment dtoed February 27. 1999. which was recorded on June 10. 1999,in Document number 1030936. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at foe dote hereof me aun> of SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE ANO 19/100 doiars ($85,955 19). todudtog interest at 7.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given toat said mort­ gage wfi bo torectooed by a sate ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 p m., on November 4.1999. Said premises are siuated in TOWNSHIP OF WOOOLAhg). Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Sec­ tion 27, Town 4 North. Range 7 West: thence West on foe South Section tine. 2030 81 tee< to the piece of beginning of this description: thence North at right angle* to the South Section line. 384.00 loot; thence Weal paraM to the South Section Hne. 220 00 toot; thence South M right angles. 384.00 feet to foe South Section Hne. thence East on same. 220.00 toot to the place ot beginning. The redemption period shaH be 6 months) from foe date of such sale, un’vss determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 23.1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1300 Trott 8 Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Binghwn Fenra, Ml 48025 Fite *990609392 Hawks (10*21) (1006) RN & LPN Quality Care Provider Michigan’s Largest Provider of Long Term Care Tendercare Hastings is leading the way to the future. Come join our family. Our RN and LPN rates are as follows: RN Starting Rate... *17.19 LPN Starting Rate ... *15.19 We have a comprehensive benefit package. Our team makes the difference and our residents get the care they deserve. Apply in person at: TENDERCARE HASTINGS 240 E. North Street, Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 945-9564 _____ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 7 1999 - Page 17 Delton Kellogg enjoys a festive homecoming Nick Marshall and Jerese Kimbrough are crowned the last Delton homecoming king and queen of the millennium by last year's queen, Mary Beth Henson, and king Nick Hannar. The 1999 senior homecoming court at Delton Kellogg High School consists of, from left: Joe Larountain, Emily Powell, Nick Marshall. Jerese Kimbrough. Tarry Lane, Sarah Kotrba. Joe Meyers and Angelia Stevens. The Delton Kellogg marching band provided the spirited fight song during the pre-game homecoming parade in Delton. Young football players put on spooky faces during the homecoming festivities. Connor Wotschlegeris forehead says it all: "Go Panthers!" PHOTOS by Shelly Sulser Even the Delton equestrian team J?ined in the festivities prior to the homecoming win on the gridiron Friday night. The Delton Panther herself made a rare appearance during the homecom­ ing parade. The seniors had the first place float with their depiction of the Paw Paw football team ’going down like the Titanic.* Need Printing? Call the experts... The varsity Delton Panther cheerleaders had a spot in the parade. Rejoining her fellow cheerleaders was Jennifer Behrens, who was hurt in a recent automobile accident. J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 The Freshman float based their float on the movie, Twister, proclaiming "We’ll Blow You Away," taking third place, while the Juniors picked the Wizard ol Oz to portray, winning second place. The Sophomore float was based on the movie, ■Waterboy.’ and placerj fourth. f �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 7. 1999 Battle Creek woman acquitted of arson by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 34-year-old Battle Creek woman charged last June with setting a fire that destroyed Custom Bent Exhaust on North Avenue on May 14, 1998, was acquitted after a one-day trial in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court Tuesday. Julie Ann Hensley could have spent 20 years in prison if convicted, but it only took the 11-woman, three-man jury a little over one-half hour to find her not guilty. "We had a good offense and a good de­ fense and we took advantage of the turnovers," said court-appointed defense at­ torney, Carol Jones Dwyer. "There was more than a reasonable doubt as to the de­ fendant's guilt due to the discrepancies of the prosecution s witnesses. They were lacking in credibility, the victim had lied in the past." Hensley had been accused of being a jealous, ex-lover of victim David Woods, who claimed she routinely questioned him about other women. The couple had lived together at his home next to the business for four years, and continued to date off and on over the next I 1/2 years, he testified. Woods said he had been at his home late on the Sunday night before the Wednesday morning fire watching television with a new girlfriend when Hensley allegedly ar­ rived and was spotted peeking into a living room window. "The next morning, I called the police and reported it," he said. "There were other instances that I had not reported to police." He said she called him later that day to ask him about his new girlfriend and he told her he had called the police, he testi­ fied. "She loici me 1 should not have done that and she sounded upset," he testified. That night, Hensley allegedly stopped at Woods home at about 10 p.m. to tell him she was leaving the state. "I tried to avoid her getting into the house so we went into the garage to avoid the mosquitoes," he said. "She said she hated me and she began to kick the trucks. She said 'you arc going to lose everytning Banner CLASSHIEDS Ol The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ■ ■ GARAGE SAIJE: Miscella­ neous building materials & tools. Thursday-Sr.turday 9am-4pm 1860 Buehle- Rd., Hastings. < <11,1 <1/ ///,(«<•> HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mort^g Capital Corp 1-800- THE FAMILY OF ROBERT (BOB) TIMM wUh to thank our families and friends for the many flowers, cards, gifts and expressions of caring and con­ cern. It was all greatly appre- HANDYMAN SERVICES. RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES”. 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Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St, Freeport, MIEOE WORK FROM HOME! $500$1500 p/t or fire your boss and earn $2.000-$6,000 Pt. 1-800­ 6 2 7 - 9 2 8 2. www.naturalsolution.com LARGE REMODELING COMPANY specializing in kitchens, baths, additions & base­ ments looking for quality install­ ers w/good communications skills. Need a career minded in­ dividual who is looking for a home within our company. Must have truck, tools, & minimum of 3yrs experience. Steady year round, indoor work available. Hiring reputable Sub-Contrac­ tors and or in-house Carpenters. Contact the Personnel Depart­ ment at 616-531-6766 to set up an interview. AUDITOR- RGIS, a national leader in retail inventory services, has openings for dependable, energetic, and hard-working Auditors. The positions are part­ time, with varying shifts in the morning, evenings, and week­ ends. Our auditors enjoy a start­ ing wage of $8/hr. Applicants must be at lease 18yrs old, have reliable transportation. 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Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376, FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. Ileal / \tah KALKASKA COUNTY: 6+ beautiful wooded acres on pri­ vate gravel road, short drive to State Land and snowmobile tracks. Ideal home site or camp­ ing spot. Includes driveway, cleared site, electric available. $25,900, $500 down. $32Q/mo.. 11 % land contract. Northern Land Company. 1-800-968­ 3118, www.northcmlandco.com 1310 N. BOLTWOOD, HASTINGS. Lovely 2 bed­ room condominium, open floor plan, central air, beautiful kitchen cabinets, lots of storage. Garage and Basement space. Freshly painted, immediate occupancy. Priced to sell $73,500. Co-owner is licensed Real Estate associate. Call 517-394-7313. LOTS FOR SALE: Must see to appreciate. Ridgeview Estates, a beautiful country plat with fan­ tastic views. I acre plus lots. I 1/ 2 miles East of Middleville on Barnum Rd. TK School district. Contact Dave or Barb Dykstra al 795-9321 or 795-1142. FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR $0 DOWN! Gov’t & Bank Repos being sold Now! Financing available! Local list­ ings, I-800-501-1777 ext. 5225 PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant. Call 945-9888 WORK FROM HOME: Grow­ ing company needs help. Earn between $500-$1.200 part-time/ full-time. Fun. easy, will train. Call for free 14 page booklet. 616-248 -7 779. www.cash911 .com/byrbest CARPETING BEAUTIFUL PLUSH & COMMERCIAL style over4.000yards, two weeks old cost $10.95 yd. Sacrifice $2.00 a yard, Dennis Distribut­ ing, 401 N. Cochran. Charlotte. 517-541-1109 TRAILER 1 axle, 14’x5’. steel frame and bed. drop down grate. $1,200. Bolens hand mower. $85. 616-945-2134.__________ DSS SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNERS, NOTICE. We pay cash for used satellite dish equip­ ment. Can’t pay the bill? Sell your equipment to Stealth, 100 minimum cash for any equip­ ment with a blue access H card, need not be working, must have valid access card. Call Stealth, 616-948-0253.________________ DSS SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNERS, NOTICE. Free equipment upgrades, all older satellite equipment (mini dish) will upgrade receiver and blue access card for a new topknotch RCA fourth generation 32 bit processor with new remote and Y2K compliant access card free; equipment can be non-working and must have valid access card, call Stealth. 616-948-0253. HASTINGS 4 » — Oy T—■ you have and you are going to want to kill me and you wont be able to find me.’" On the night of the fire. Woods testified he left home at about 10 p.m. to pick up his girlfriend from a restaurant in Battle Creek and that the two then went to the Hunt Club bar. They then returned to his home at about 2:15 a.m. to find his garage "burned to the ground" and that the fire department was preparing to leave the scene, he testified. Lost in the fire, which Spl./Sgt. Ken­ neth Hersh ruled an arson, were two cus­ tom-built mud bog vehicles - a van and a sport utility vehicle. The total loss was estimated by Woods at over $105,000. He collected $100,000 from his insurance settlement, he said. According to Hersh, the fire appeared to have been started on the seats of the two trucks with gasoline as the accelerant. It came out during the trial that Woods admitted to committing insurance fraud in the past when he was injured in a fork lift accident, then collected from his automo­ bile insurance to pay for his medical bills. Woods also admitted on the stand that he had not had his car repair facility li­ censed with the state and that he had ap­ plied for a license on May 9, five days be­ fore the fire. Dwyer also pointed out tha. Woods and his teenaged son had been at odds prior to the fire. The son testified, however, that there were no problems between him and his father. Two women testified that Hensley, how­ ever, had admitted setting the fire. One woman said Hensley showed up at her home at about 1 a.m., claiming to have set fire to a truck. "She'd been drinking," the woman said. "We turned on the scanner to sec if we could hear anything about it, then we heard the sirens go by. She said she threw a burned rag inside a truck." She said Hensely stayed for about one half-hour. Dwyer pointed out, however, that the fire was never reported to Barry County Central Dispatch until just after 2 aan. and that the fire department was dispatched at 2:13 a.m. Firemen cleared the scene at 4:15 a.m. The woman also confessed to telling Trooper Paul Gonyeau, who investigated the case, that she knew nothing about the fire during her first interview with him. POLICE BEAT: THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A 4-ycar-old boy was serioush hurt and driver who struck him Friday, Oct I, at about 7:15 p.m. ha* managed to elude according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department Police said Jesse Alan Burges* of 11885 Garbow Road, Middleville, was t trand for broke The medium i Some vehicle ev "1 didn't want to be involved," she said. The woman also testified that Hensley did not smell like gasoline and that Hens­ ley did not claim to have worn gloves while al'egedly soaking the rag in gasoline and lighting it on fire. "She just said she threw a rag in one and that's all we knew at the time," the woman said. In response to a question from Dwyer, the woman testified she had heard "all kinds of gossip everywhere." Another witness, who lived in Battle Creek at the time of the fire but now lives in Hawaii, said Hensley told her she had started the fire. "She told me it was started in the front seat of a van parked in a garage,” the woman said, adding that Hensley had al­ legedly specified that the accelerant was oil or something other than gasoline. In her statement to the jury, Dwyer asked why someone in Hensley's position would do something "so utterly stupid, vindictive, so dangerous" and pointed out a number of inconsistencies in times given by the witnesses. "He (Woods) tries to draw this picture of a jealous stalker who peeps in his window but we get no corroboration from the girl­ friend, yet she was there," Dwyer told the jury. "Those inconsistencies create much more than reasonable doubt. You are going to feel a struggle when you realize the po­ lice have been barking up the wrong tree for a year." Hensley also took the stand and testified that she and Woods did not argue in the garage two nights before the fire, but that she, in truth, spent the night with him in­ side his house. She also testified that it was not she, but Woods, who was jealous. "He didn't like me hanging with my friends," she said. "He didn't like me go­ ing to the bars." On the last night she spent with Woods prior to the fire, Hensley testified she can prove she was inside the house because he received a telephone call which she re­ ported came from a Battle Creek bar. She said she saw the name of the bar displayed on his caller l.D. Gonyeau testified the bar's telephone number is contained in telephone records listing Woods' incoming calls that night. Hensley further testified that on the night of the fire, she and her roommate were out driving around, then returned home at about 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m. Though her roommate gave two different stories to police then another on the stand, said Dwyer, Hensley claimed she never left the home after 11 p.m. "The only one telling the truth today is you?" asked assistant prosecutor, David Makled. "I'm telling what I believe, yeah," said Hensley. "Trooper Gonyeau and I are disap­ pointed," added Makled. "We believe she's guilty. I don't believe they made the right decision, but I respect their verdict" to She; HASTINGS - A 9-year-old Hast another student was originally accu again, said Deputy Chief Mike Leed The girl reported the incident to i School Liaison Officer Cliff Morse. . The boy agreed to retrain from writing any more notes to the girl. Family escapes carbon RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A family who turned on their furnace for the fi Oct. 3 were alerted by their carboo monoxide detector two hours later that so was wrong at about 9 a.m. The family members were able to get out of the McCann Rood home and their car while the Hastings Fire Department investigated the cause of the leak. Firemen determined the furnace was at fauh. No injuries were reported. �The Hastings Bannm - Thursday October 7 19» - Page 1» Rape victim testifies she feared for her life The 44-year-old convenience store clerk allegedly raped and kidnapped by Michael Ray Mutchie of Hastings last June 4 testi­ fied Friday that she feared for her life at the lime of the attack. "All I could think about was the knife," said the woman in Barry County District Court. "If it didn't kill me, it could do some major damage. I didn't want to die." The woman said Mutchie allegedly flashed a knife shaped like a pie server with teeth on both sides before ordering her to a back room at the Middle Lake Grocery and Deli at 2525 Barber Road in Carlton Township. "He held up the knife by the handle, just enough so 1 could see it," she said. Having been deemed competent to stand trial, Mutchie, 22, was bound over to the Bany County Circuit Court Friday after the victim and State Police DetJSgt. Lou Quinn testified in District Court to the de­ tails of the attack and the investigation which followed. The victim said she arrived at the store at about 8 ajn. the morning of June 3. After her boss left the store at about 8:15 a.m., the victim was alone in the store until Mutchie allegedly entered through the front door between 8:30 and 9 a.m. she said. "He left the store, came back in, came to the front counter and said something about going to the back," she said. "I said *you can't go back there.' He flashed a knife and said, 'no, I need you to go in the back.'" Mutchie allegedly held the knife with the point aiming upward as he spoke, she testified. "Then, he came around the counter where I was and the phone rang," she said. "He pushed me out of the way and unplugged the phone and then followed me to the back." The victim testified she believed his intent was to rob the store and that she then told Mutchie she needed to lock the door. "I said, 'I have to get my store key,'" she testified. "I was hoping I could stall him for a time and was hoping a customer would come in. He followed me out. I locked the door and he kept my key." The victim said Mutchie allegedly laid the knife on a table in the store's office but did not know whether he had it in his hand when he followed her to the front door. "I felt like a piece of ice that melted to the floor," she said. "I was scared and started to shake." Mutchie then allegedly took the victim to the office a second time, ordered her to remove her clothing and then told her to lay on the floor. The woman said she complied with the attacker's orders before and during the al­ leged rape because the knife was within his reach. When asked by Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley whether Mutchie spoke, the victim replied he made a remark about how be thought she must enjoy having sex with such a young man. During the attack, there was a knock at the front door of the business, she said. "The person pounded on the front door because she couldn't get in. Then, she went around and pounded on the back office door," said the victim. "That's when he stopped and told me to get dressed, so I got my pants, shirt and shoes on." She said her underwear was left behind. After attempts to determine who was knocking, Mutchie allegedly told the vic­ tim to exit with him through the front door and to get into his car. "He said *you'll tell the lady at the front door you are going with me and you'll be back in 10 minutes,'" she testified. "So, that's what I did. 1 tried to tell her to call the police, but she couldn’t get what I was trying to tell her because she was too far away." The woman was a longtime acquaintance of the victim, she said. The victim explained to defense attorney Frank Hillary that she did not try to get away from the kidnapper before getting into the car because she feared she would place the other woman in danger as well. Mutchie men allegedly drove the victim to Hastings taking Barber Road to Wood­ lawn, then turned right and drove through Woodland on M-43 to M-66, where he then turned north and headed toward Ionia. "Did he say anything to you?" asked Crowley. "Yes, I looked at him and he looked at me and I said, 'are you going to kill me?* He shook his head no," she said. They drove on a series of country roads to Clarksville. "Did you think about jumping out?" asked Crowley. "Yes, I was thinking of trying to bail but all I couid think was 'don't bail where there's nobody around' because if he was going to kill me, ’’ wouldn't have a chance,'" she said, "i was just looking for the opportunity." In Clarksville, the woman looked for an opportunity, but said she only saw one person chi the street. "I didn’t feel it was a good opportunity," she said. "Then, we drove to Saranac and wc were going down Main Street. When we got to the first stop sign, I didn't feel it was a good opportunity but at the second stop sign, an older gentlemen was at the crosswalk. When he started to cross, I thought, that was my chance to bail. "1 opened the door and had my right leg on the street and my left leg was still in the car," she said. "That's when he took off. It ripped me right out of the car and my head bounced on the street. I got up and ran to the pharmacy. I didn’t even look to see where he was going." Though the woman testified she did not know whether the perpetrator had the knife in the car, Quinn testified Mutchie told him that he had tossed the knife and the store key out of the car onto a country roadside. After Mutchie was developed as a sus­ pect based on a tip given to the Ionin County Sheriffs Department, Quinn took Mutchie to the State Police Post for an in­ terview. Quinn later read Mutchie his Miranda rights and Mutchie allegedly wrote a statement, telling Quinn about being in the store that day. "Did he tell you about the knife?" asked Crowley. "Yes, he did," said Quinn. "He said he ended up with the key to the store. He gave me the location of the knife and the key. He said ‘on my way back from Saranac to Hastings, I threw the knife and key out of the driver’s side window.'" Quinn testified that on June 5 he walked the ditch along Furlong Road where he found the store key, but was unable to lo­ cate the knife. Quinn also testified he could not see the knife on the store's surveillance video and that he was unable to obtain fingerprints from the store due to the number of prints ‘ created by various patrons. Mutchie was bound over on three counts of first degree crir.'.inal sexual conduct, each of which carries a maximum possible penalty of life in prison. He was also bound over on one count of kidnapping and is scheduled for an ar­ raignment on all of the charges Oct. 21 in Barry County Circuit Court at 8:15 a.m. He is being held on $250,000 bond in the Barry County Jail. IMMUNIZE YOUR LITTLE MICHIGANDER LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael T Bowling. an ur-named man (original mort­ gagors) to Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee dated September 25, 1995. and recorded on October 12. 1995 in Liber 642, on Page 383, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to The Bank of New York as Trustee under the Pooltr.g and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 30. 1995, Series 1995-C. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated October 17. 1995. which was recorded on November 12, 1996. in Liber 677. on page 844 Bp:, y County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED FOURTEEN AND 58/100 dollars ($141,614 58). inducting interest 11.750% per annum Adjustable rate mortgage Interest rate may change 3/29 and 9/29 of each year Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 00 p.m . on October 21. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. COMMENCING AT THE WESTERLY COR­ NER OF LOT 7 OF THE RECORDED PLAT OF ENGLANDS SUBDIVISION. BEING IN SECTION 5. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES. 22 MINUTES WEST 101.35 FEET. THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST .? 90 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE THENCE NORTH 15 DEGREES 53 MINUES 35 SECONDS WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 30 FEET. THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST ON THE SOUTH LtNE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 118 FEET. THENCE NORTH 67 DE­ GREES 29 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 37 FEET. THENCE NORTH 26 DEGREES 23 MIN­ UTES 25 SECONDS EAST ON THE WEST LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 36 32 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES 14 MIN­ UTES 40 SECONDS EAST ON THE WEST LINE OF PARKWAY DRIVE 22 FEET. THENCE NORTH 52 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SEC­ ONDS WEST 68 81 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ON A TRAVERSE LINE ALONG GUN LAKE 50 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 72 DEGREES 22 MIN­ UTES 11 SECONDS EAST 83 03 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO THAT LAND WHICH LIES BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND GUN LAKE. ALSO AN UNDIVIDED 1/12 INTEREST IN KIMBERLY PARK. LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE WESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 7 OF THE RECORDED PLAT THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 22 MINUTES WEST 101 35 FEET. THENCE NORTH 80 DE­ GREES 10 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 17 90 FEET. THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST 103 63 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 39 DEGREES .2 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 35 45 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIP­ TION. THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 14 MIN­ UTES 24 SECOND EAST 129 3 FEET. THENCE NORTH 78 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 55 SEC­ ONDS WEST 93 53 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 62 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 16 51 FEET THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 65 93 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 43 32 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 57 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 31 SEC­ ONDS EAST 84 08 FEET. THENCE NORTH 62 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST 20 50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO AN UNDIVIDED 1/15 INTEREST IN PARKWAY DRIVE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE WEST­ ERLY CORNER OF LOT 7 OF THE RECORDED PLAT O^ ENGLANDS SUBDIVISION. BEING IN SECTION 5. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 22 MIN­ UTES WEST 101 35 FEET. THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 17 90 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. THENCE NORTH 15 DE­ GREES 53 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST 30 FEET. THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 06 MIN­ UTES 35 SECONDS WEST 118 FEET. THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 10 SEC­ ONDS WEST 37 FEET. THENCE NORTH 26 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 36 32 FEET. THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST 22 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST 40 0 FEET, THENCE NORTH 46 DEGREES 17 MlNUTS 42 SEC­ ONDS EAST 41 0 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 82 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST 116 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST 700 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 288 7 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF ENGLAND DRIVE. THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF ENGLAND DRIVE 36 0 FEET. 1 911 EMERGENCY 2 Home Address Signs KEQUIKtn BY 1VEIV 3 I----- "" — -----------------HARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE —J *19.95 ea - 2 or more *17.95 ea. Made while yo” wait - 5 minutes Call & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs ‘Any Name" Pvt Rd Signs MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE- Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JUANITA J BAKER to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. US DEPT OF AGRI­ CULTURE now known as USDA. RURAL DE­ VELOPMENT Mortgagee, dated January 28. 1993. and recorded on January 29.1993, in Uber 564, on page 878. Barry County Records. Michi­ gan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventh nine thousand six hundred sixty four and 52/100 Dol­ lars ($79,664 52). including interest at 7 750% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on November 11. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. BARRY County Michigan and are LOT 7 CAPPONS COUNTRY ACRES. AC­ CORDING TO THE RB<X>RBCflMMbr T HEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 52 The redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate unless a wntten notice that the premises are not abandoned is given to the mortgagee by first ciass mail in accordance with 1948CL 600 324la. m which case the redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such Dated October 7. 1990 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates, PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Surte 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (10/28) Become a Sports Nut" and read all the area sports each week in The Banner! SUBSCRIBE TODAY...Call 945-9554 Public Auction /HOUSE \ FOR SALE "Not one word," she replied. "Did you say anything to him?" Crow­ ley asked. STREET NAME SIGNS THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 29 88 FEET. THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 38 SEC­ ONDS WEST 220 23 FEET. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST 28 77 FEET THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST 71 65 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 81 9 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 39 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 20 SEC­ ONDS WEST 35 45 FEET. THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST 129 3 FEET. THENCE NORTH 78 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST 93 53 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 62 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 1651 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 15 SEC­ ONDS WEST 65 93 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 43 32 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 57 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST 84 08 FEET. THENCE NORTH 62 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST 20 50 FEET THENCE NORTH 39 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 20 SEC­ ONDS EAST 35 45 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 18 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST 103 63 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 9. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #97020981 Mustangs (10/7) Thursday, October 14,1999 othin But TrUc. Make yolr truck look it’s best! Truck Accessories - Vehicle Lettering] Did you know we can (customize) vinyl letter .00? Property is located at 1005 N. Jefferson SL, Hastings, MI The sale will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI. Minimum bid is 348,413.03 S.E.V. is $33,388.00 • Property sells “AS IS" The house is a 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch on a full basement. Thi< foreclosure sale ts subject lo six months redemption rights Terms: Certified funds delivered to the Sheriff at the sale. Action Signs (across Jam E.W. Bliss) 1011 E. State St., Hastings For more details contact - (616) 948-8618 or Ton Free 888-577-7446 Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 PRIVATE, DRIVE SIGNS (616) 948-8189 Rural Drtrlopmrnl uAn Equal Opportunity lender Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN­ FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles Lashley a single man (ongmsi mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services Inc. Mortgagee dated August 28. 1998. and recorded on Sep­ tember 1. 1998 m Uber Document No 1017316 on Barry County Records Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY AND 18/100 dol­ lars ($104,240 18). including interest at 11 410% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sato mort­ gage wffl be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises or some pert of them at pubtic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 00 pm . on October 21. 1999 Sato premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Bany County, Michigan, and are de­ scnbed as: Commencing at Northeast Comer of South­ east 1/4 Section 21 Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 04 seconds East 350 feet tor port of beginning. thence South 89 degrees 17 minutes 54 seconds West 1334 5 feet, thence North 00 decrees 57 minutes 04 sec­ onds West 350 teet. thence South 89 degrees 17 minutes 54 seconds West 810 5 teet thence South 540 teet. thence East 1809 5 teet; thence South 23 teet. thence East 335 5 test more or less to East Section Hne; thence North 00 de­ grees 57 minutes 04 seconds West 213 75 lest to point of beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 monto(s) from the date of such sate Dated September 9. 1999 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Fwms. Ml 48025 Fite #990303742 Hawks (10-7) Notice to the Residents of Barry County: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board ot Appeals wil conduct a public hearing for the fottoiteng: CASE Na V4M9 - Tadeo Murakami, (ap­ plicant) LOCATION: Al 4190 W Btoe Lagoon Rd. (Lot 171) on the North side oil Marsh Rd to Sec 6. Orangevifle Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting to erect a new home 26x48 ft. with an attached garage 28x30 ft. doser to the rear lot hne 6 ft. (toe minimum is 10 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning district. CASE NO. V-49-99 - Douglas J. Smendlk, M.D. (applicant) LOCATION: At 4202 Trails End on the lakestoe oft Hastings Port Rd in Sec. 4. OrangevMe Twp PURPOSE: Requesting to erect a detached aarnQP huAlipg ^*gher 1911.6 nchea to the peek SWMWie maxMtfnte tethrpe*) and too dose to the sideyard than afowad 10 ft. (the minimum is 10.5 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning dis­ trict CASE NO. V-50-W - Hank Kapteyn. (appli­ cant). LOCATION: Al 11665 Marsh Rd on Soutostoe between Chateau and Winchester Drives in Sec 5. Orangevde Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting to enlarge an existing 8x14.1 ft detached accessory building to 24x20 ft. that is too dose to the sideyard 2.2ft. (toe min­ imum is 6 ft.) and too dose to the rear yard 3.5 ft. (the minimum is 6 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning distiict CASE NO. V61-W - Russ Jarvis, (appli­ cant). LOCATION: Across the road from 11311 Fair Lake Dr., on the West side off Cobb Rd. in Sec 11. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting to erect a 40x84 ft (3360 eq. ft.) detached accessory budding larger than allowed (the maximum is 1024 ft.) and higher than allowed - 24 ft. to the peak (the max­ imum is 16 ft. to the peak), and doser to the side yard than allowed - 10 ft. (the minimum is 20 ft.) and doser to the mart at* Moment than allowed — 25 ft. (the minimum is 35 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning drstrict CASE NO. V-52-9G - Owen L. Suit, (appli­ cant). LOCATION: Al 293 Sunset Dr. at Bristol Laks on the North side of road off Hutchinson Rd. in Sec. 10. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting to erect an 8x14 ft. roofed porch addition to an existing house that is too dose to the sideyard than atiowed 7 ft. (the minimum is 20 ft.) In the RL-1 zoning district. CASE NO. V-54-99 - Richard Thurmer, (ap­ plicant). LOCATION: Al 1329 Baseline Rd., cn the North side between Uldriks A BanfieM Rds. in Sec. 33. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting to erect a detached garage 30x35 ft. (L-shaped) doser to the road right-of-way than allowed - requesting to be 37 ft. from road right-of-way (the minimum is 50 ft. from road right-of-way) in the AR zoning district. MEETING DATE: October 19,1999. TIME: 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts A Law Budding at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Site Inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbaBy or m writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and plane. Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed to 616-948-4820 The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m (dosed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Ptease caH the Planning Office al 948-4830 for further in­ formation. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at toe meeting, to in­ dividuals wrth disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuate with disabiities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hastmgs. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Debbie S. Smith, Barry County Clerk (10/7) �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 7 1999 Bank robber to tellers: ‘Ladies, have a nice day.’ by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer The man who robbed the Woodland Branch of Ionia County National Bank last Wednesday, Sept. 29 claimed there were three bombs around the building and one in a school, collected the money and then told the tellers, "Ladies, have a nice day. Keep open for 20 minutes." Police are still looking for a man fitting the description of the robber who is not be­ lieved to have struck again. "We're just asking people to be obser­ vant," said Det./Sgt. Lou Quinn of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Po­ lice. "Be suspicious. If someone in your neighborhood seems suspicious, don't hes­ itate to call." The man who got away with an undis­ closed amount of money was described as INOW Ts THE TIMEl PROTECT YOUR CAR. TRUCK OR VAN BEFORE WINTER Il keeps more than memories DE-TARING. WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD.. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS) 616/945-5607 being about 5-feet, 6-inches tall, wearing a dark ball cap, a dark sweatshirt and tan pants. He had short, light colored hair and a pock-marked face with a short beard. He carried a brown briefcase or satchel and left in what police believe is a smoky colored, dark gray or black foreign car seen parked on Franklin Street in the village. According to police reports, the man en­ tered the bank at about 3:13 p.m. and handed a teller a manila folder containing a note stating: "There are three bombs around the building, one bomb at the school. 1 want $30,000. 1 don't want die packs or bait money and give me back the note." The teller gave the man all cash from her drawer which he then placed in the brief­ case, then said, ''That's a little short, don't you think?" The teller then went to the drawers of the next two tellers, emptied the cash and turned it over to the robber, police re­ ported. The man dropped some of the money on the floor, then bent over to pick it up and placed it into the briefcase. Witnesses said he was very "nonchalant" and calm and did not seem excited or "jit­ tery." At one point the man rested on his el­ bow on the counter, one witness said. Some witnesses in the neighborhood be­ hind the bank who were waiting for their children to arrive home from school told police they saw the man. "Witnesses on Franklin Street saw a white male get out of a vehicle and walk westbound on Franklin Street toward Main Street," reported detectives from the Barry County Sheriffs Department. "One saw a while male get into a vehicle and back up into a driveway, then drive away eastbound on Franklin." The man is believed to be the same per­ petrator of a bank robbery at Independent Bank in Ionia on Sept. 4 Luxury has never been so Affordable! NEW'j — jg NEW NEW NEW 1999 OLDS 1999 PONTIAC ALERO GL SEDAN BONNEVILLE SE SEDAN PLUS 1000 a,i>. „ 2.9% UM, ALUMMUM SPOKE WHEELS, AM/FM LEATHS, POWER SEATS, REMOTE KEYIESS CASSETTE, POWER SEATS, REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - WAS $25,245 ENTRY ARDMORE WAS $19,915 LEASE NOW *294 MONTH LEASE NOW « UO. 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Before this week, Barry County Transit officials thought they would be without the popular trolley until Dec. 19 because of a mixup in scheduling at the Michigan Department of Transportation, which has loaned the trolley to the transit every holi­ day season since 1987. However, there's a new twist to the trol­ ley tale. County Transportation Manager Joseph Blearn said Wednesday morning that he has made arrangements to lease a trolley from the village of Saugatuck from Dec. 6-18. That will fill in the gap until the MDOTs trolley vehicle is available for the rest of the holiday season. "We thought we were going to be on the losing end of the stick... but, now we won't break the momentum of the season and the trolley... It's just a day or two late," Blearn said of the trolley's arrival. However, that will mean there will be no Holly Trolley in Hastings Dec. 4 for the annual Christmas parade, he said. The trol­ ley was an award-winning entry when it made its local debut 12 years ago in the Christmas parade and has been pail of ev­ ery holiday procession since then. In a telephone interview, Santa said he was delighted that the trolley is coming to town for most of December. The trolley is a bus that looks similar to an old-fashioned streetcar. To give the trol­ ley a festive holiday flair, local transit offi­ cials decorate i» with wreaths, ribbons and evergreen garlands for the holiday season. Traditionally, the trolley takes riders on short evening tours to see holiday lighting, primarily in the Hastings area and several evenings in the Gun Lake area. This year, the trolley's routes may be expanded. On many of the nights, Santa Claus also rides the trolley and often brings along some "singing elves." These trips have be­ come popular family traditions and every­ one seems to enjoy the holiday merriment. Shortly after the driver closes the trolley door and steps on the accelerator, the entire busload seems to be instantly transformed into a holiday choir, singing old-time fa- See TROLLEY, continued page 2 City of Hastings leaf pickup plan to remain by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council remains committed to a new leaf pickup program this fall, but there are signs of slippage in support. Councilman Robert May, after noting numerous protest phone calls from con­ stituents, said Monday night, "At first 1 was in favor of this, but now I'm not so sure." The council has been taking some heat from the public after deciding last month to change the way leaves are picked up. They used to be picked up at curbside by city crews, but this year the city is asking that residents rake their leaves into ap­ proved, biodegradable bags, which then will be removed by a private company. Waste Management Services, on two Saturdays, Nov. 13 and Dec.4. The city is paying for the private trash hauler, but citizens have to buy the bags themselves. They may be purchased locally at Plumb's, True Value, Kmart and Felpausch. City officials have maintained that the private hauler has compaction trucks and can do the job more efficiently, freeing city crews meanwhile to handle other local pro­ jects. But since then there have been a number of local residents who have spoken in op­ position, in letters to the editor in the Banner, in calls to City Council members and in council meetings. Mayor Frank Campbell, after noting a letter from Justine McLean on the subject of removing flowers, said at Monday night's council meeting. "Mrs. McLean has a legitimate concern and I'm getting more and more concerns about this every day. I get calls on Sundays, Saturdays. 1 cant continue like this. I don't like what we're doing and I’m asking council to do some­ thing." City Manager Howard Penrod noted that local icsidents arc supposed to take care of flowers themselves. On leaf pickup changes, he asked the council to stick with the new plan to see how it goes. He pointed out that the local landfill area is open more often now (from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and from noon to 3 p.m. Thurs­ days, in addition to Saturdays) for those who want to take brush there. The jury is still out on the bag pro­ gram. The idea was to keep people from raking leaves into the streets," Penrod said, noting that leaves could clog storm drains and they often linger after cold rains and snowfalls, making them wet and heavy. "Other communities are using this system and its working well." The city manager added, "I believe we're getting as many positive comments (about trying the new leaf pickup plan) as we arc negative. Penrod suggested that the city "go through the process and give it a chance. I think that once we go through it, people will feel better about it.. If they try it, I think they’ll find it’s a better system.... Change is threatening to everyone." See CITY, continued page 2 Plans were to use cash for wedding Suspected bank robber nabbed him in the bank surveillance photograph shown on the evening news. Quinn said he learned that Schardan is from Caseyville, III., and had lived in West Michigan for only a few months. by Shelly Suiter StafTWritcr A 28-year-oki Belding man who planned to be married this Saturday in St. Louis instead may spend 20 years in a federal prison for allegedly robbing four area banks, including the Woodland branch of Ionia County National Bank. Peter J. Schardan apparently had paid for his entire wedding party to fly to St. Louis this Friday night and had paid for their motel reservations, said Det. Sgt. Lou Quinn of the Michigan State Police Post Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 in Hastings. "She (the bride) didn't know anything about it," said Quinn. Schardan was arraigned on four federal bank robbery charges Wednesday and is be­ ing held without bond in the Newaygo County Jail. He is accused of robbing the Independent Bank in Ionia of $10,000 Sept. 4, the Io­ nia County National Bank in Woodland of $10,000 on Sept. 29, the Shelby State Bank in Hesperia of $3,900 on Oct. 7 and the Chemical Bank in Crystal of $11,310 Oct. 12. During each of the robberies, the suspect produced a demand note claiming to have the building surrounded by bombs. In Woodland, the note demanded $30,000 and also claimed there was a bomb in a school. No bombs were ever found. Quinn said he and investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation received a Peter J. Schardan Silent Observer tip Friday, which helped them develop Schardan as a suspect. "We had put his photo in a number of news media, television and newspapers and through Silent Observer, we developed a number of tips," said Quinn. "One was this suspect." According to the United States Attor­ ney's Office, the citizen knew Schardan and identified him as the robber of the Shelby State Bank. The citizen also recognized "He's not employed anywhere, he has no vehicle registered to him," said Quinn. Quinn obtained photographs of the girl­ friend’s vehicles, including a smoke-col­ ored foreign vehicle described to police by witnesses in Woodland and a red, Chevy S-10 pickup truck. On Tuesday, Quinn was at 6th District State Police Headquarters in Grand Rapids preparing a photo lineup using mug shots obtained from Collinsville, 111., police to show to bank tellers when he learned that another bank had just been robbed. "At 10:30 a.m., a bank was robbed in Crystal in Montcalm County and a broad­ cast was put out that a red pickup was in­ volved," said Quinn. "I converged on her residence in Grattan Township and set up surveillance." Within three minutes of Quinn's arrival with FBI agents, Schardan arrived in the He later confessed and identified himself as the bank robber in the three different bank surveillance photographs made at the Independent Bank, the Ionia County Na­ tional Bank and the Shelby State Bank, according to an affidavit signed by FBI Special Agent William M. Btynn "It's obviously a good feeling two have the satisfaction and gratification of having it come to the proper conclusion," said Quinn who has worked for the Michigan State Police for more than 25 years. "It makes it worthwhile. It doesn't happen very often. We got lucky, we got this guy and nobody got hurt." Schardan, whose previous history is minimal, is being held without bond be­ cause he is considered a danger to the community and poses a risk of flight, said Assistant United States Attorney Lloyd Meyer. "This was outstanding police work by all involved," said Meyer. "Basically, the Michigan State Police captured a (suspected) bank robber 45 minutes after a robbery and solved three other bank robberies in the process." S-10. Schardan attempted to flee when he saw police, but was stopped by the officers. "We did a felony stop, he jumped out and said, 'I don't have any bombs,'" said In addition to a possible sentence of 20 years in a federal penitentiary without pa­ role on each of the four charges, Schardan also could be ordered to pay a $250,000 Quinn. Police found the cash taken from the Chemical Bank in Crystal, the demand note and parts of disguises used at the var­ ious robberies inside the truck. fine. At his arraignment Wednesday, Schardan asked for a court-appointed attorney and will appear in federal court again next week for a hearing regarding bond. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 14. 1999 NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Couple io Couple International, a non-profit interfaith organization, will offer a clan in natural family planning beginning Thursday, Oct 21 al 7 pan. in Hastings. Tom and Ann Feldpauach, a cerifad teaching couple, said natural family planning (NFP) ia 99 percent efftoHre when practiced by trained motivated course fee n 155. more information, call 9482145. ety will have its 35th annual Welcome Corners United I Social time will be at 6 pm., with dinner at 6:30. Special guests will be Fred end The dinner will include baked be made be called in The Barry Conservation Fair is planned for 9 a.m. to 5 . Saturday, Oct. 16. at Activities will tour, wetland and prairie real tours, a OMR Michigan Bow servatioo Club. Southwest Michigan River Watenhod Group, Community center with pool studied by Mary Warner SialTWritcr Representatives of the Barry County YMCA, Commission on Aging, Hastings Area Schools and local government have met several times to discuss the possibility of building a community center behind Hastings High School. Local residents Dr. and Mrs. Robert Cary have agreed to donate some three acres iear the high school for the center, according to Hastings Superintendent of Schools Carl Schoessel. The project is very tentative at this point, Schoessel said, and requires a lot more planning and discussion before it becomes a definite "go." "We still have a long, long way to go on this," he said. Depending on what is later decided, the facility could contain everything from a pool and gymnasium to exercise rooms, a dining area and possibly a day care facility. "This would not be a school facility," Schoessel said. "It would be a community facility." The various organizations involved in the discussions have been trying for some time to build similar individual facilities. A ballot proposal asking for millage to build a senior citizens center was turned down by county voters last year. One of the YMCA's main goals has been to establish a community recreation facility in the area. And the high school has needed a pool for a number of years. "It didn't seem to make sense" to have each organization build its own facility. Schoessel said, so when the Carys indicated that they would donate land to the school system if a swimming pool was built on the donated land, Schoessel called representatives of the various organizations together to ask them if they would be interested in collaborating on the project. After several meetings, a tentative agreement to proceed with a joint project was reached. If built, the facility would be next to a new soccer field being built next to the existing ball diamonds in back of the high school. Schoessel said details such as how the new facility would be financed are "the next thing we have to explore." Bomb threat empties TK Middle School by Patricia Johns StaffWriter A 12-year-old Thomapple Kelloeg Middle School student has confessed to leaving a typewritten note reading "bomb today" taped to the wall in the seventh grade girls' bathroom. The note was discovered 1 uesday at 7:45 a.m. The principal contacted 911 which notified the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The school was evacuated and deputies began their investigation by 8 a.m. Students were returned home at 9 a.m. Deputies secured the building and contacted the Rockford Michigan State Police Post for use of their bomb sniffing dog. The building was searched and no bomb was found. Investigators included Deputy Dar Leaf, the school liaison officer, and Sergeant Tony Stein. Thomapple Kellogg Principal Mike Spahr held a special assembly for the entire student body at the beginning of the school day Wednesday. At the beginning of the school year in August, the school held assemblies explaining the code of conduct and the consequences of bomb threats. The assembly included a presentation by the student who confessed to one of the bomb threats last spring. Recent action of the State Segislature nas mandated that students who make verbal and/or written bomb threats be expelled for 180 days. Hastings mayor elected to MML directors board Hastings Mayor Franklin L Campbell has been elected to a three-year term on the Michigan Municipal League Board of Di­ rectors. He was one of six director, chosen dur­ ing the league', annual meeting Oct. 6-8 in at 6:30 will be the local dedi Habitat for Humanity is a qualify for conventional mortgages. Using volunteer labor and tu-de- evening will be the an Praise group front have been singing at area businesses, individuals and artists. The auction and dinner, 'Returning to Elegance," will be held st 6:30 pan. Saturday, Nov. 13, al ie Hast­ ings Country Chib. MAM Catering is donating its time to prepare the din­ ner. Silent, live and blitz auctions will anniversary. Campbell's family also celebrated the mayor's election to the board of directors Sunday by issuing its own mock procla­ mation, full of "whereases" and "to-wits," two, two-year terms. He is running unop­ posed for a third term next month. Elected president of the MML last xkcfc yas Arm Arbor Mayor Ingrid B. Sheklon, succeeding Muskegon Norton Shores Frank Campbel! Mayor Nancy Crandall. Troy Mayor Jeanne Stine was elected vice president. Joining Campbell on the board of direr tors are Au Gres City Manager Patricia Killingbeck, Manistique Mayor Peggi Arnold, Monroe Mayor C.D. Cappucilli, Mount Morris Mayor Robert D. Slattery Jr. and Wyoming Mayor Pro Tern Carol Sheets. The Michigan Municipal League is made up of 516 member cities and villages throughout the state with the goal of im­ proving the administration of municipal government. TROLLEY, continued from page 1 NKW uCTvICCS. The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County's fifth annual an auction is planned for next month, and dona­ tions of items are being sought from Grand Rapids. Campbell's election was officially noted in Monday night's City Council meeting. "Its quite an achievement, him coming from a small community," Mid Council­ man Robert May. "Frank has vast knowl­ edge (about local government) and people at the stale level were amazed at just how much he knows." Campbell. Jths served as the first pres:dent of the MML Elected Officials Academy, where he recently achieved Level III certification. The academy trains MML members on how to be effective local pub­ lic servants. The mayor also will receive the highest level of achievement award (governance) this month. Hastings Councilman Donald Tubbs also received his Level I certification from the academy last week at the convention, which also celebrated the league's 100th was sitting in the audience, was moved to come to the podium and say. "The citizens of Hastings are proud of you, too. I know you take a lot of flak, but we know you're doing your best for this city." Campbell was first elected to the City Council from the First Ward in 1979 and he became mayor pro tern in 1994. He has served on the Planning Commission and is a retired captain on the Hastings Fire De­ partment. He has been mayor of Hastings since January 1996 and has been elected to profit and Financed ll w..*....^vrary s« church since July 1995. available at a first-come, first-served which was read in its entirety by Mayor Pro Tern Miriam White at Monday night's council meeting. Campbell himself did not comment on the honor, but citizen Duane Bower, who The Historic Bowens MUI, "Ifs Cider Time* festival series will con­ tinue this weekend with a Harvest Festiva! from noon to 5 p.m. both Satordayand Sunday, Oct 16and 17. T» Harvest Festival weekend will include old-fashioned barnyard hone pulls st 3 p.m. both days, with partic­ ipation open to anyone who has draft horses or mules. People with steam or gasoline engines, old-fashioned farm machinery and antique tractors and various kind, of farm implements from day, gone by are welcome to display. There will be an apple and cherry pie contest Saturday afternoon. Judg­ ing will be at 2 p.tn. There will be free admission to all participant, in be held for paintings, print,, decora­ tive fine art and more. Donations of both art and other items of interest, including gift certifi­ cates, "will be greatly appreciated," Mid Art, Council President Theresa Purchase. Dreisboch's in Hasting, is donating car detailing and the Jeffer­ son Street Gallery is donating art, she Mid. AIFresco of Hasting, is working on centerpieces for the event and do­ nating an item from its More. In the past, donations have ranged from a 5 lb. chocolate bar to stained glass ta­ the contest. Bowens Mills, which has been designoted as an official George Washing­ ton Bicentennial Community, will bles. The local Art, Council's minion is to provide outstanding concerts and exhibitions, to showcase local talent, to encourage youth to explore their artistic gifts and to develop cultural enrichment programs for the schools. Donations may be dropped off until Nov. I at the Jefferson Street Art Gallery or call Purchase at 945-4936 each weekend until Halloween. Next weekend (Oct 23 and 24) will feature the Historic Bowens Mills continue to salute America's first pres­ ident with a special exhibit in the mill museum in a salute to Washington's Mt. Vernon home. Country music will be performed Saturday by Marilyn Herminet A Friend,. Sunday's entertainment will be by the "We Three Sing" Hope Praise Band. "If, Cider Time" festivals" continue Photo Show. Bowens Mill, b located in the heart of Yankee Spring, Township, two mile, north of the Gun Lake State Park. Watch for the huge grindstone marker on Briggs Road. For more in­ formation, call 795-7530. vorite Christmas carols, with a few of San­ ta's jokes tucked in between. "The spirit on the trolley is very conta­ gious," said Steve Reid, who coordinates the trolley schedule of appearances by Santa and the Singing Elves. "The first year completely amazed us," Blearn said of the trolley's popularity. Reid recalled that the first night the Singing Elves rode the trolley "we had be­ tween 100 am4 150 people mob the trolley trying to get on. "Last year on the trolley, we made 45 trips (with Santa and the Singing Elves) and all but three were full." "It’s always been a good time," Blearn said. This year, to coincide with the new Barry County Area Chamber of Com­ merce, Blearn said the Holly Trolley runs will be expanded to include more commu­ nities in the county. Perhaps, theie will even be a trip to Woodland on the night the village promotes the lighting of lumi­ naries. Reid said Santa and the elves will be willing to go to Middleville, Nashville, Delton and other communities if requested. Blearn said the cost to lease the trolley from Saugatuck has not been determined yet, but "I think Saugatuck is going to be good to us. "It will be well worth it" because of the public response, he said. County Board of Commissioners Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, who also serves on the Transit Board, told the board this week that because of a mix-up by new CITY, continued from page 1 He also noted that older people who may have problems raking leaves can get help from the city's "partners," the Hastings Middle School eighth-graders, who have pledged to help as part of a huge commu­ nity service project. Councilwoman Miriam White said she has heard complaints that city crews aren't that busy and easily could do the leaf pickup work. Director of Public Services Jeff Mans­ field disagreed, saying that if Waste Man­ agement Services handles the leaf pickup, "We'd continue ongoing utility projects, catch basin repairs and street restoration be­ fore winter... We certainly have no short­ plaints, said, "1 ain't heard the last of it, and I doubt if others on the council have either." One member of the audience spoke about the issue Monday night. Bob Reaser said he opposes the new plan, saying, "You don't realize how many city leaves 1 rake in the fall and in the spring." May said about a third of the city's streets are full of leaves now, so some res­ idents are asking him why the city can't now has to store them in his garage. Penrod said that's better than having them in the street where they can be blown just pick up them and the rest. Penrod said the city will handle leaves that inadvertently have been blown into the streets, but stressed it will not take care of those "purposely raked into the street." May added that while he was attending the Michigan Municipal League conven­ tion last week in Grand Rapids, he noticed many other communities around the state are grappling with this issue. He said he's willing to see the new plan through this fall, but, "As a council, we need to take a all over the place by the wind and can get look at alternatives." age of work." Councilman Harold Hawkins said one of his neighbors bought 20 of the biodegrad­ able bags and after raking leaves into them into the drains. Hawkins, in talking about the com­ personnel at the MDOT, the County Tran­ sit wasn't able to get the trolley as early as it had been requested "even though we had reservations in the appropriate time frame." In the past, the local Transit has even sold Holly Trolley sweatshirts and Blearn hopes to be able to do that again this year with the sponsorship of retailers because the Transit no longer has a state marketing grant to help defray the cost. The shirts have been so popula., he said, that he often sees people wearing them year-round. Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. LET US QUOTEYOUR PRINTING! J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 14 1999 - Page 3 Residents say S. Broadway traffic problems persist by David T. Young Editor Some residents on South Broadway are complaining that traffic speed problems continue in their neighborhoods, despite recent efforts by the Hastings Police De­ appeared before the council last month to talk about speeders disrupting and threaten­ ing the residential area, which includes many children who walk to school. They said the problems persist at all times of the day, not just when school lets out. partment. Don Stavale, one of the residents, told the Hastings City Council Monday night that though the city put up two 35-mph speed limit signs in that area, motorists are still going as fast as 60 miles per hour. "That's unacceptable." he said. "The people just do as they please... Police are patrolling more often, but that's not enough. I don’t know why the city's against putting in center lines and mark­ Local officials last month said they’d put up two signs and monitor the situation more closely. Mayor Frank Campbell said such traffic problems exist in other part of the city, too. "I think it's (the traffic) too fast in my neighborhood," he said. ings (on the street)." Police Chief Jerry Sarver, in response to Stavaie's comments Monday, said, "1 don't know how he knows if they're going 60 miles an hour unless he's got radar." The chief said he's not against putting in painted street markings, but "a double yel­ low line won't stop people from passing others; ifs still against the law to pass on a hill... Will that (painted lines) slow the traffic down? I don't believe it will." Stavale said, "I don't car how you slow down the traffic down," he just wanted to see it happen. "I don't know how he (Don Stavale) knows if they're going 60 miles an hour unless he's got radar." He later added, "If lines don't do any­ thing, then why do you have them on Green Street?" Why do you have them on M-37?" He was told that those two road are state trunklines and are regarded differently than city streets. Mrs. Stavale said that because there are no sidewalks in her South Broadway neighborhood and she must walk on the road, she has feared for life while walking on the road. She commented, "I should be able to walk down that street and feel safe." Stavale and some of his neighbors had Police Chief Jerry Sarver Duane Bower, who said he lives on the comer of State and Hanover said, ”1 think the only thing you can do (to eradicate the problem) is strong law enforcement." He added that issuing a lot of tickets will give the area a reputation as a speed trap, like a certain area in Middleville. Northeastern Elementary fourth-graders In Beth Stevens' class spent Wednesday morning filling the windows of Arby's "If you nail them enough times, I think you'll get it under control," the man said. City Manager Howard Penrod said. "We're not going to be able to catch every­ body that speeds. We'll write tickets, but that alone wont solve the problem." Penrod asked the residents to "give us a little bit of time to deal with this and to continue to investigate." In other business ar its meeting Monday evening, the City Council: • Set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25. on a request for black­ top, curb and gutter on South Jefferson Street from Nelson to the end of the street. • Referred to staff a request to have the annual Lions Christmas parade in down­ town Hastings on Saturday, Dec. 4. A new route is being proposed, so details still full of scary creatures. Parent Barb Hovey came up with the idea. NE students fill eatery's windows with scary creatures need to be worked out. • Held the first reading of a proposed or­ dinance to have child care centers conform with existing regulations for front yard fences. * Took no action on the first reading of a proposed ordinance that would include def­ initions for unenctased porches, decks and awnings. * Rescheduled a Workshop on the 1998­ 99 audit for Monday, Nov. 8, when mem­ bers will meet with accountants from Plante and Moran. * Read proclamations honoring National Business Women's Week and the 35th an­ niversary of the Barry County Historical Society. ; • Officially recognized Jack Echtinaw for his longtime service to the city as a mem­ ber and chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals. He was appointed to the ZBA in September 1966 and took over as chairman on Feb. 19. 1968. Jack Echtinaw, who who retired earlier this year from the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals after 33 years, the last 31 as chairman, was officially honored Monday night by the City Council. Mayor Frank Campbell (right) is reading a proclamation. Echtinaw, after he received a plaque from Campbell, quipped, "I realize now that it wasn't really an appointment; it was a sen­ tence... I appreciate this and I really en­ joyed working for the city." Calli Carpenter and Jackie Weeks paint a black cat on one of the windows. State mediator called in for talks with bus drivers by Mary Warner Staff Writer A mediator from the Michigan Em­ ployment Relations Commission will meet with representatives of the Hastings Area School System and the Hastings Area Bus Drivers Association to try and get the two sides to agree on a new contract for the drivers. The old contract expired June 30 and contract negotiations since then have failed to result in a new agreement acceptable to bus drivers. A proposed contract that would have given the drivers a 1.3 percent hourly wage increase this year and a 2 per­ cent increase next year was turned down in September. According to one bus driver, who did not wish to be identified, those voting against approval of the proposed contract thought the pay increase was not high enough and also did not like a proposed increase in the cost of medical benefits. Drivers would have had to assume some of the cost of medical insurance if premiums increased over a certain rate. "They absolutely offer us nothing," the driver said. Another driver said that "all the sur­ rounding schools pay a lot more than Hast­ ings does. Money-wise, they (the district administration and school board) never want to give the bus drivers anything," she said. The driver also said she thought that more than the money issue, "I think the drivers feel they’re not being recognized for what they're doing." She said there is a lot of responsibility attached to the job. "You have to deal with students, parents, the administration. It's not just a matter of going to work, doing your job and going home. I’ve had parents say they wouldn't do my job for a million "They absolutely offer us nothing" Driver dollars. It takes a special person to do it You've got to enjoy it, and you’ve got to like kids. "In my opinion, the board doesn't think the bus drivers are worthy of the responsi­ bility they've got." Hastings bus garage to be torn down soon by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings Area School System will tear down its bus garage and eventually re­ place it with a carport-type structure. Demolition work will probably begin in November, according to Superintendent Carl Schoessel. After the structure is removed, a new wash bay will be constructed. Transporta­ tion offices will be moved io a house the district is purchasing at the southeast cor­ ner of Clinton and Young streets. Eventually, probably next year, Schoes­ sel said, the new carport-type structure will be built, the site will be enclosed with a fence and a new Transportation Department office will be constructed. When that phase of the project is completed, the house be­ ing used as the Transportation Department office will be sold. Schoessel said the Hastings Schoo! Board will be asked to approve the pur­ chase of the house for $70,500 at its meet­ ing next Monday. The removal of the building and con­ struction of a new carport-type facility will be done in stages because money is avail­ able now from Durant settlement funds to do the initial demolition phase of the pro­ ject. The Durant funds must be spent on building improvements as opposed to non­ capital expenditures, Schoessel said. The funds were distributed to schools by the state legislature when the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the state was re­ quired to pay for schools* special education expenditures during certain years. There are not enough Durant funds for the entire project, Schoessel said, and money will have to be found next year to complete it. Schoessel said the bus garage is in "very bad condition." It was built in the late 1940s, he said, and it would not be cost­ effective to repair it. It currently houses about half of the bus fleet, with the re­ maining buses being parked outside. Schoessel said it is not uncommon for dis­ tricts to go without bus garages and just keep their buses parked outdoors. The cement block bus garage will soon be gone. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 14. 1999 . . "g" ■ ' --------- - -------------------" "----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LETTERS from our readers... Do you want a life of “seeking” or “submitting”? Dear editor: A common greeting today is, “How are you (feeling) today9” For an honest and meaningful answer, we ought to respond with at least a degree of truth; somewhat like 100 percent meaning A-OK, or 50 percent, or 25 percent, or 75 percent or 10 percent, or 90 percent or 125 percent. Then the person asking the ques­ tion could respond if he has time and really cares, with “why?" That’s a sensible follow­ up question because you know that for every effect there must be a sufficient cause. The cause might be a cold, flu, upset stomach or a 101-degree temperature or other physical problems. The cause might be a family problem, a child, a teenager, a husband, a wife or parent. Or the cause could be a money problem: How am I ever going to be able to pay my bills or where can I invest this million dollars to get the most interest? Any physical, social or economic prob­ lems also could be caused by a person mak­ ing a foolish decision or mistake. Do you suppose there could be a “master cause," from which these other causes grow? I will share my discoveries for your evaluation. I have chosen to call our discovery SOS, literally meaning, “save our ship.” But for our purpose, let’s give these initials differ­ ent words. Let SOS stand for, “seeing or submitted.” You may think these words are similar, but 1 see them as opposites. The two words could indicate a person's “stupid or senseless" decision or mistake. This could be our major people problem. Let’s take "seeing” first. 1 have heard of people “seeking” a lol of things, including money, fun. love, peace, to please people, my own righteousness (right-wisc-ness). Some people have claimed to be seeking Jesus. Jesus made a revealing statement about those who ciaim to be seeking Him, “...Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled." John 6:26b. The Bible makes anoth­ er dogmatic statement about “seekers.” “There is none who understands; there is none who seeks after God.” Romans 3:11. It seems virtually all our seeking is for mc„rgyai^Lrnine. at least for those whq do vpu ever noti God the father and God the Son? “Then Jesus answered and said to them, "Most assured­ ly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does; the Son also does in like manner... I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is right­ eous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me." John 5:19 and 30. “Jesus answered them and said, “My doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me.” John 7:16, “For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what 1 should say and what I should speak. And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever 1 speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I “speak." John 12:49-50. Let’s take a look at God tfce Son, and God the Holy Spirit. “However when He, the Spirit of truth, has come. He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and deciare it to you ‘all things that the Father has are Mine. There­ fore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you." John 16:13-15 (see also John 14:26). This “submission” is what makes our Tri­ une God such as amazingly perfect god. No arguments. no competition, no criticism, nothing but complete submission. What if our Triune God was anything less than completely submissive to each other? How can we profit from this fact? This could be the “master cause” of virtually all our problems. Jesus has just said “...My doctrine is not Mine but His who sent Me" John 7:16b, then He says "If anyone wills to do His will, be shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether 1 speak on My own authority.” John 7:17. “if anyone wills to do His (God¥) will," that relationship and state of mind has to solve a tremendous quantity of people problems. The verse goes on to tell the tremendous people problems this “submis­ sive" attitud* solves, “he shall know..." To the editor: My years spent in the employ of new s­ papers have led me to believe that most "Public Pulse" letters are written by cranks, people with axes to grind. But now, after listening to many other Hastings residents, I am convinced that there is an ax that needs to be ground. • While watching and listening to the televised City Council meeting Monday evening, it was obvious to me that the leaf pickup system that has been adopted this fall is not popular. Wha* has happened is that the annual work of leaf removal has been taken from those who are paid to do it and given to Rus Sarver, Hastings property owners, many of whom arc ill equipped to do it. In my own case, I am responsible for six trees, only one of which is on my prop­ erty. The rest are on the median strip be­ longing to the city. It is possible that about half of the trees in the city are so lo­ New library should be top priority To the editor: We are so lucky to have the opportunity to invest, participate and watch the begin­ ning of a new library. Without reiterating the inadequacies of our current library, i am excited to be a part of a new library and hope the rest of the community feels the same way What will a new library have to offer? More space, a separate area for children, and a quiet area for adults, meeting rooms for book clubs, board meetings and local organizations, a research and study area for our high school and college students. This is not to mention children's pro­ grams. There is so much to offer our young impressionable minds, including more books, music, crafts, computer technology, puzzles, animals, story telling, skits and science exhibits. Because books and learning are an inte­ gral part of our every day IK*s, I plan to make this a top priority with me. and I hope the whole community will support this great cause and new facility. Colleen Garber. Rutland Township Legislature’s expenses excessive To the editor: As the Michigan Legislature slides into its new no-bid $649 per square foot palace of excess and greed with its $10,000,000 (yes Martha, that is ten million dollars) in no-bid furniture, it has run amok pre-empt­ ing the right of local schools to establish their own starting dates, overthrowing home rule city charters and promoting hog facto­ ries the like of which have contaminated half of North Carolina and adjacent fishing grounds. Busy people. They are still being timid about their dream of turning day care cen­ ters into sardine cans without proper super­ vision. But don't blink, this is another of -Terry Geiger's dreams. . This is the same Michigan Legislature ’ lh«t-has finally done what meat-of us Leaf removal is a good ax to grind Think of all the personal problems this “submissive" attitude would solve, child and parent, student and teacher, employee and employer, citizen and government, etc. Let me just mention the opposite attitude, which is “lawlessness” (sin), meaning “don’t tell me what to do, I want to do my own thing, “I am seeking." These two words, “seeking" or “submit­ ted" seems to cover well the lifestyle of our fellow men. Could it be the “master cause” of virtually all our people problems? Could it also cover all religions of the world, past and present? Are you “seeking" or “submitting"? Think of the inevitable consequences. thought was impossible. They have run the cost of the care and feeding of the ’good ole boys and girls to, hold onto your hat Martha, $100,000,000 per year for their grueling 90 session days. Yes, that is 100 million dollars per year, the current annual cost of the legislature. And what have our County Commission­ ers had to say concerning these pressing state matters? Nothing. No thing. Strange, uncharacteristic silence. They did pass a resolution begging the State Legislature to double the length of the term of office for county commissioners. Can there be a connection? Go figure. Robert Dwyer. -S Hastings i OF • ... Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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One property owner with an exception­ ally large lot. with oak trees prevalent, is unable to do it and his work estimate from a lawn care firm came to $500. His taxes are ample, too. it was pointed out at Monday night’s council meeting that several other similar area communities have adopted the "citizen system" of leaf removal. If this is true, it only proves that convoluted thinking is not confined to just one community. What has happened here is simply this: From now until sometime in November, the city will have about 6,500 employees. Will they get paid? No! They will pay for the privilege, as usual, when the tax no­ tices are distributed. Most municipal services in Hastings are excellent, exceeding those of other cities in which 1 have lived. How did this virus in­ filtrate? Hal Buerge, Hastings Voice of reason needed in schools To the editor: I am responding to the item in the Hast­ ings Banner Oct. 7 regarding a 9-ycar-old boy who passed a note to another student saying “I love you." I am appalled that the schools have a pol­ icy that requires an action of this sort to be turned over to the police to handle, as a pos­ sible sulking crime! What have our schools become? Granted, the only dcuils I am aware of are what were mentioned in the paper, but it seems rather extreme u> have to involve the police in a situation as elementary as pass­ ing a note in school. This behavior seems a long way from sulking, and would be more appropriately dealt with either by the teacher or the principal. In light of this example of extremism, I would not be surprised at all to Icam that Valentine parties will be prohibited in the schools. It is time for the voice of reason to be heard in the schools. Lynctte Docle Shelbyville Editor’s Note: Because of incorrect in­ formation given to the Banner, the age of "suspect" was published in error last week. The case actually is about a ninth-grader and the Banner has been told there is more than just a love note involved. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER! To Subscribe, call us at-.. 616-945-9554 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202)224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russeii Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tonnela. regional representative. 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Barry Mich. �The Hastings Barmer - Thuraaay October 14, 1999 - Page S Presidential veto hurts American farmers Put triple compounding to work for you Someone once asked Albert Einstein what was the most amazing discovery he had ever encountered. Without hesitation, he replied. “Compound interest." Of course, you don’t have to be a scien­ tific genius to appreciate the “miracle” of compounding. The ability of money to grow over time has benefited anyone who has ever saved for a goal Let's sec how compounding works. Sup­ pose you put SI00 in an investment that earns a fixed 10 percent rate of interest. At the end of the first year, you will have $110. After two years, you will have $121. The extra dollar, which was earned on the $10 interest from the first year, is the com­ pounded interest. (This example shows in­ terest compounded annually; interest can also be compounded daily, quarterly or semiannually.) Earning compound interest is obviously a good thing, but it won't help you escape the tax man. In the above example, you would pay $3.71 in taxes on your $10 interest the first year, $7.79 on your $21 interest the second year, and so on. assuming you had a combined state and federal tax rate of 37.1 percent. If you withdrew this amount each year to pay taxes, you would be left with considerably fewer dollars to compound. What^s the alternative? You might want to put the same amount of money in a tax-de­ ferred investment, such as an annuity. With a tax-deferred vehicle, you pay no taxes on your earnings until withdrawal. By invest­ ing in an annuity or other tax-deferred product, you can benefit from “triple com­ pounding" First, youII earn interest on your principal. Second, you’ll eam interest on your earnings. And third, you’ll eam in­ terest on money that would normally have been lost to taxes. Over time, the benefits of triple com­ pounding can add up. Suppose, for exam­ ple. that you invest $50,000 in an annuity that earns 8 percent each year. After 30 years, your initial $50,000 investment will have grown to $503,133. Conversely, if you had put the same $50,000 in an investment LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage, made by CRAIG L iRISh and WENDY L IRISH, husband and wife, whose address is 402 Kellogg Street. NashWIe. Ml 49073-9764, as Mortgagor, to Union Bank of Lake Odessa a Michigan Banking Corporation Lake Odessa. Michigan, as Mortgagee on which you paid taxes every year, your money would only have grown to $218,082 after 30 years, assuming an 8 percent an­ nual rate of return and a combined state and federal tax rate of 37.1 percent. You will eventually have to pay taxes on your earnings when you start making with­ drawals. However, by that time, you may be retired and in a lower tax bracket. Or you may be able to structure your annuity pay­ outs in a way that will reduce your tax bur­ den. Even if you took your annuity as a lump sum, you would end up with an after­ tax amount of $335,020 after 30 years — nearly $l 17,000 more than you would have accumulated on an investmer.. that wasn’t tax-deferred. Before you purchase any annuity, you will want to make sure the issuer, typically an insurance company, has earned high rat­ ings for safety and financial management. But once you choose a high-quality annuity, you’ll be harnessing the power of com­ pounding — in triplicate. - STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous 47-7/8 +2-7® AT&T 68-1(4 ♦ 1-9716 Amentech 70-1/16 -9716 Anheuser Busch 32-15/16 -13716 CMS Energy -15716 56 Coca Cola 73-1/16 +11/16 DaimlerChrysler 111-5(8 •1/2 Dow Chemical 73-5/16 ♦1-16 Exxon 22-7716 +1® Family Dolar 24-13/16 +1/2 First Financial Bancorp 52-15/16 ♦1-16 Ford +58 66 General Motors 11-374 -1/16 Hastings Mfg. 110 -12 IBM 32-3/4 -Mh6 XPermey ♦2-9716 96-3/4 Johnson 6 Johnson -11716 10-5® Kmart 37-1® •5/8 Kellogg Company 42-15/16 ■1® McDonalds 31-3716 -2-1/2 Sears -374 10-5® Simpson Industries +5/8 14-5/8 Semco Energy 5 ■5/32 Spartan Motors ♦7/16 29-7/16 TCF Financial 52- 13/16 +1-3/16 Pharmacia 4 Upjohn 53- 7® +2-5® Wal-Mart -$6.75 $317 50 Gold $5 54 Silver +16.47 10,41706 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 772,000,000 -186.000.000 President Clinton's veto of the Taxpayer Refund and Relief Act yanked the tax relief hopes of Michigan farmers out by the roots. The popular bipartisan bill contained the tax relief provisions most needed by family farmers who are currently suffering through the worst farm economy since the Great Depression The bill would have repealed the federal estate tax. also known as the 'death tax,' which has forced the sale of thousands of family owned farms in recent years. The bill also offered producers deferred farm man­ agement accounts, a 100 percent deduction for health insurance premiums, a deduction for the purpose of farm equipment, more options for production flexibility contracts and capital gains tax relief. All of these arc necessary to help farmers weather the eco­ nomic storm. The congressional tax relief package would also have eliminated the marriage tax penalty, provided important education and medical benefits and even had a provision to make adoptions less expensive. At the same time, the plan kept the government's hands out of the Social Security Trust Fund - an important goal to all rural Americans. Upper Midwesterners tend to be closely tied to agriculture. That’s why so many of my constituents arc surprised by the hostil­ ity in Washington. D.C. American farmers and ranchers would be in much better financial shape today if the administration worked harder to open markets for produc­ ers. U.S. trade policy, for example, present­ ly favors pharmaceuticals, automobiles, equipment and other manufactured prod­ ucts in exchange for easy access to Ameri- Flu, pneumonia shots available The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment will offer flu and pneumonia clinics from I to 4 p.m. every Thursday this month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Local officials urge residents to get a flu shot early because viruses have surfaced earlier than usual this year. The flu shots are $10, the pneumonia shots are $15. Tetanus shots are free. Medicare B recipients who present their cards also will receive their immunizations free of charge. Other flu and pneumonia clinics in the Barry County area this month will be held at the health department in Hastings from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Oct. 16; from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Odt. 26, at the Maple Leaf Grange, Nashville; and from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Sunfield United Methodist Church in Sunfield. 6 o 0 on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice for principal and interest, the sum of . Thirty-three Thousand Eighty Dollars and Nineteen cents ($33,080.19) with interest at the rate of 8.75% And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative, NOW THEREFORE. IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Sate con­ tained in said Mortgages, and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the above said Mortgages, wtf be foredosed by a NOTICE BUCKLE UP Child Care Teacher □ gan. that being the place of holding the Circuit Court m and for said County, on the 28th day of October. 1999. at 100 p.m.. Eastern Standard time, of said day and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgages, together wrtn interest payable at the rate of 10.75%, together with late fees, legal surance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said premises are described in said Mortgage, as foBows. to-wit A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Described as commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along the North line of said Section 36 a distance of 1014.79 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds East at right angles to said North Section kne. 193 20 feet to the Southeast­ erly line of Kellogg Street; thence South 34 de­ grees 52 minutes 31 seconds West, along said KeBogg Street. 141.14 feet to the true place of be­ ginning; thence North 90 Degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 182 46 feet, thence South 03 de­ grees 43 mmutes 02 seconds West. 13 97 feet; thence North 88 degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds West. 104 89 feet thence North 82 degrees 04 minutes 11 seconds West 77 45 feet, to the place of beginning PP*51-002-000-400-00 The period of redemption wdl be six (6) months from the date of sale Dated September 10. 1999 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA love children. Please apply in person at... ’ Zip3 lor eclosure/n mi rishi graduate studies at Oxford. His priorities have always been solid” The committee is currently seeking any interested Barry County voters to assist in a drive to develop precinct, city, township and village leaders “Bill Bradley’s strength will be the vot­ ers, one at a time. Bill Bradley is not the candidate of the powerful special interests, and people who care about campaign finance reform and a fresh way to approach America's opportunities have been flocking to Bill Bradley all across America," Dwyer added. Barry County voters who want more information, and to become part of Bill Bradley's campaign should write, c/o Bob Dwyer. 416 South Broadway. Hastings, or e-mail at barry4Bradley@aol.com. Advertise in the BANNER Classifieds! Call 945-9554 BARRY ’ COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER REPORT CRIME 1-800-310-9031 Oc'-^in Husband * Dad, Fireman, < BJ. the Clown, ' Bill, Grandpa, ' Journeyman Toolmaker,’ William J., Friend, Lieutenant., Whatever the title, we’re proud to say “fee’s ours”! ' Congratulations on making Lieutenant! -SHWUtDS- WORLD TRAVEL SERIES 9 P.M. to 1 A.M. SATURDAY OCTOBER 16™ Narrated by... Mark and Mike Sheldon I NOW IS THE TIMeI PROTECT YOUR CAR. TRUCK OR VAN BEFORE WINTER DE-TARING, WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO 616 / 945-5607 (10/14) The formation of the Barry County Citi­ zens for Bradley is currently being orga­ nized to provide the maximum support for the Democratic presidential candidate and former United States Senator from New Jersey in area caucuses to be held in March. Bradley, who retired at the end of three terms in the United States Senate, has been waging a grass-roots campaign across America that has surprised political pundits as polls show him in a neck and neck race for the Democratic presidential nomination. “Bill Bradley is unique in this race in that he is not a creature of Washington DC.," said organizing chairperson Bob Dwyer of Hastings. “Bill Bradley brings real life experience to the American political scene. He left a lucrative NBA contract on the shelf for two yeara while he completed his Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... Freeport Shamrock Tavern (1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS) Attorney for Union Bank of Lake Odessa on imports They could possibly even say a word of thanks for our agncultural produc­ ers before supper. The current low profits and uncertain survival for family farms deserve our attention. Bradley for president campaign forming here Second Program of the Hastings Kiwanis 1999-2000 Season KARAOKE 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD.. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 Lake Odessa. Ml 4BB49 By. Timothy L Tramp (P41571) structure of farming has been and will con­ tinue to change But before more of Wash­ ingtons elite determine otherwise, they would do well to check their facts, and con­ sider the advantages of producing food and fiber in this country rather than depending Drive Carefully...Watch out for kids! Give blood on a regular basis. DETAIL SHOP 911 Fourth Avenue ca s soul is found tn its rural communities. A nation launched by planters and preach­ ers. Amcnca was mustered and sustained by agriculture and the values of hard work, honesty, integrity, self-reliance and faith I know I’m biased for continuing the tra­ ditional farm family. I also know that the Learn N Play ._________2049 N. Broadway HASTINGS Timothy L. Tramp. PC (P41571) pollution and produce grassland habitats for wildlife Most of all a great deal of Ameri­ Community Service from the Hastings Kiwanis be dependable, caring and MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS etc. Mortgagee Drafted by can markets for foreign farmers Nor arc trade policies fair for our farmers and ranchers. Foreign growers enjoy far easier access to our markets than we do theirs. Michiganders understand the importance of our rural areas. Statistics confirm the importance of rural settings. Agriculture is still America s number one employer, pro­ viding more jobs and more paychecks than any other sector of the economy. Michigan is strong in agriculture, producing the sec­ ond most diverse crop in the country. As consumers, rural Americans provide mar­ kets for goods and services, injecting much needed capital into the marketplace. Still there arc other reasons rural Amcnca mat­ ters. People who live and work the land are the best environmental stewards. Landown­ ers work actively to protect water resources, manage wand and water erosion, reduce Due to increasing enrollment we are looking for one exceptional person. Must scribed, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. County of Barry. Michi­ NICK SMITH Brother, Dated September 23. 1991. and recorded in the Office of the Regwter of Deeds for the County of Barn* and the State of Michigan on October 8. 1991. in Uber 524 of Mortgages on Pages 571. Communication from CONGRESSMAN Stan Walsh 'Philippine Portrait” Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Drunk Driving just got tougher... Just try it and you'll find out. Don’t be stupid Child abuse is illegal Spouse abuse is illegal Abuse of drugs / dealing drugs will get you a new address. It’s stupid ■nd —xGrowing of illegal substance is also stupid and illegal. r Abuse of your pats is illegal. It’s time to get your flu shots while supplies last. Call 9-1-1 If you have an emergency only. Friday, October 15 • 7PM Hastings Central School Auditorium Jonny Conoons Rest.wr.int /Shane McNeil. Attorney As always. For Your Listening Pleasure Entertainment Before the Travel Show " Begins and At Intermission. $A0Q Mtfn. Tlctoti available at the door All Ticket* *T w aiaa . tins Your Hastings Kiwanis meet every Wednesday at 12:05 at the Episcopal Parish House, 315 W. Center St 58 years of continuous community service tradition and still going strong. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 14. 1999 Lois Eldiene Potter MIDLAND - Lois Eldiene Potter, age 65, daughter of Glenn A. and Dora M (Benedict) Miller, died Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland, after a thirteen month illness. She was bom on April 28, 1934 at Carlton Center. She graduated from Hale High School and was employed by the Union Steam Pump of Battle Creek. She spent a summer at an Assembly of God Mission on the Cattaragus Indian Reservation of Lawtons, New York. She attended Eastern Bible Institute in Greenlane, Pennsylvania. She married Reverend Donald Potter in 1956. They pastored churches in Dixfield and Reedficld, Maine. Also Verplank A/G of Olivet, Armada, Atlanta and Gladwin, Michigan. She was preceded in death by a daughter. Marietta and a grandson, Brandon Rice, also her parents, Glenn and Dora, a sister, Eleanor Frey, brothers. Royal, Gordon and Wendell. Mrs. Potter is survived by her husband, Donald; sons, Steven and (Cynthia) of Fairfield, Ohio, Donald and (Katherine), Gregory and (Barbara) of Redford. Jonathan of Evanston, Illinois; daughters, Carolyn and (Robert) Rice of Dunkirk, Ohio, and Rebecca and (Patrick) McPherson of Tecumseh; brothers, Dale of Nashville, Forest of Hastings. Reverend Milboume Miller of Hale & Atlanta. Georgia, Nile of Florida, Eldon of Rose City, Reverend Vernon Miller of Portage, Maynard of Mendon, and Merwyn of Bellevue; sisters, Glendora Clemens of Rose City. Marion Ellsworth of Hale, Thelma Youngs o( Bellevue, and Wilma Couch of Battle Creek. She is survived by sixteen grandchildren. Services were held at the Gladwin Assembly of God with Reverend Donald Roberts and Reverend William Leach officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gladwin Assembly of God. <U1>OAL& . at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... fLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m , Sunday School 11:00 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South, Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11 00 a.m. Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road, Hastings, Mich James A. Campbell, Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . classes Tor all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service, 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 9:00 a.m.. Rev. Ken Vaught; 11.00 a.m.; Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m. for all ages. 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.; BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 500 pm. Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8.00 a.m.; freewill of­ fering. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ'S Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd., I mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship; 6.00 p.m. Evening Bible Study. Thursday. 7.30 p.m. Prayer. Praise, and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith - “You Are Welcome " Church Phone 948-2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the HbridHuie Anglican Communion" 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broad­ way and W Center). Church Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a.m. and 10 a m Christian Education 10 a.m.. Nursery Available al 10 am. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship 11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hanman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9 45 a.m. Sunday School Hour, 11:00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 p m. evening Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A. Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m.. 9:55 a.m. and 1120 a.m. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 am, Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m also Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hub ley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 a m to 12 noon Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Warriors (grades K5th), serving evening meals to War­ riors. 6.00 pan.; Youth Fellowship. Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (grades 6-l2lh). Thursday 7:00 p.m Prayer Meeting. (Child care Charlene C. “Charley” Moore BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST HASTINGS S-1! N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Worship 11 a.m . Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednes­ Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackcrman, Pastor. Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. day: HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Suncay - 9:45 a.m Sunday School; 10:45 a m Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m. Kid’s quizzing. 6:00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tucs6:30 p.m.. Kid s Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further informa­ tion call the church office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058. St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rile. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 a.m 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 239 E. North Street. Hastings Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9414 Rev Michael Anton, Pastor Sunday. Oct 17 - 8:00 A 10:45 a.m Wor­ ship; 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). AAL Branch ftnJuck after, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Flyin Doves. Thursday. Oct. 14 - 4:00 p m. Chil­ FIRST BAPTIST CH UP. CH dren^ Choir, 6:30 Youth Ensemble; 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings Pastor Dan Cumc. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Sunday School for ail ages. 9:30 7:00 Adult Choir. Saturday, Oct. 16 a.m.. Morning Worship Service. 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm , Awana. Sr. & Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ tice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men. Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at 11:00 am. - 2:00 pm. Wedding, 8 00 NA. Monday. Oct. 18 - 700 p.m.. Heal­ ing Service. Tuesday. Oct. 19 7:00 p.m., Cong. Council; 7:30 p.m. OA. Wednesday. Oct. 20 10:00 aJO.. Wordwatchers; 7:00 p.m.. Stamp Demo. Fellowship Hall HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe, '.'astor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ Corner of Green and rector of Music. Organist Church HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m ; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Paitor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth meet­ ings, Junior-Senior High phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 am SUNDAY - 9:30 am - Sunday School - every Sunday, based on grade level. Three classes - Goodwill, Genesis and In His a.m. Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11:00 a m - Worship Services - childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4, and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade Friday. Oct. 15 • 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Habitat for Humanity Chicken and Swiss Steak Dinner. Fellowship Hall. Sunday. Oct 17 - Laity Sunday. Monday. Oct. 18 - 9:30 a.m.. Bazaar Workshop Tuesday. Oct 19 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G. days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ a m Sunday School for all ages; 11 20 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 11:50 am. Children's day nights • Praise Services 7 30 p.m. For more information call the church office. This information on worship services is pro­ vided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: W REN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings for 27 years and has for the past three years owned and operated “Bear Hollow" Adult Foster Care on M-37 south of Hastings. According to her family, she was strong, ambitious, always smiling, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was involved in collectable bears. “Promptly and cheerfully The task is done. Oh! so and six brothers. Mrs. Moore is survived by her husband, Michael; two sons, Jamie (Tammy) Halliwill of Nashville, and Jon (Tally) Halliwill of Hastings; daughter, Sophia Ann (Jon) Meek of Hastings; two step­ sons, David Moore and Gary Moore both of California; one step-daughter, Stacey Moore of California; eight grandchildren; five brothers, Richard Williams of Battle Creek, Lloyd (Carol) Williams of Riverdale, Michigan. Larry (Nuala) Williams of Woodland, Jim (Diane) Williams of Hastings, and Mike (Helen) Williams of Lakeland, Florida. Funeral Services for Mrs. Moore were held on Monday, October 11, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Striker Cemetery, Baltimore Township, Barry County. Memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 10 throughout the Services 4 00-6 00 Michael John Joseph Dooley WOODLAND - Michael John Joseph Dooley, age 84, of Woodland, went to be with his Lord on Friday, October 8, 1999. He was born on October 15, 1914 in Chicago. Jlinois, the son of Michael John and Sarah Dooley. Mr. Dooley married Frances Thompson on April 1, 1940 in Joliet, Illinois. Michael retired from EW Bliss in and one sister. Mr. Dooley is survived by his daughter, Della (Art) Meade of Woodland; his son, James R. (Wcda) Dooley of Mt. Home, Idaho; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation or funeral services for Mr. Dooley. Private family services will take place at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Memorial at Woodland Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Della and Art Meade. Funeral arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapels, Lake Odessa. pm Youth fellowship FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadwas - Hasnap BOSLEY PHARMACY „ optionsIIIS Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan I Our beloved Bob passed away early Saturday afternoon, October 9,1999 at the age oi S3. DELTON - Mrs. Vivian L. Enyart, age 86, of Delton, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 9, 1999 at Bob was bom and raised in Fine Lake. He attended Kellogg Hickory Comen Schooi, where he graduated in 1964. After the home of her daughter on Lindsey Road, Delton. Mrs. Enyart was bom on May 24, 1913 in Orangeville Township, Barry County, the daughter of George B. & Arrilla (Granger) Townsend. She was raised in Orangeville Township of Bany County and in Plainwell. She attended one room schools in Orangeville Township, graduating in 1930 from Plainwell High School. She went on to receive her teachers certification from the old Barry Normal in 1931 and at the age of 55 graduated from Western Michigan University. Mrs. Enyart married Cyril W. Enyart on April 19, 1937 and he preceded her in death on January 2, 1997. In 1949, Mrs. Enyart began a small dairy herd, milking cows for the next seventeen years while her husband, Cyril farmed and did factory work. She was the elementary librarian at Martin Public high school Bob enlisted in the Navy, where he served as an honor guard for President Lyndon B. Johnson. Due to poor health he was discharged from the Navy in 1970. at the rank of Petty Officer The following years he was in and out of VA Hospitals, the last seven years he was at The Veterans Home in Grand Rapids. Bob is survived by his mother, Adele Church and her companion. An Robinson of Fine Lake; sister, Joan DeBolt of Delton; son. Steven Church of Maine and three nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his father. Willard W. Church in 1989. Bob loved to play pool and played with one hand from his wheel chair and won several tournaments at the Veteran's Home. He was an avid swimmer, bowler and enjoyed playing cards. He was a member of the American Legion Post 484 Hickory Comers. Bob will be remembered as one who would talk to everyone he met and he would remember everyone's nan^c. . Funeral Services for Mr. Church were Schools for twelve years. She then, with her husband, developed and ran Mullenwoods Campground in the Yankee Springs area for seventeen years before failing health intervened. She had been a member of the Yankee Springs Bible Church since 1948, she was the first pianist for the church and played at the evening services for forty plus years. She was loyal to her God and her faith since she first became saved. She was also preceded in death by her parents; great grandson, Cody Berg; many held Wednesday. October 13. 1999 al the Williams Funeral Home. Interment was in Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Post American Legion appreciated. 484 will be | | HASTINGS - Mr. Clement N. Dansard. age 91. of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday. October 13. 1999 at Spectrum Health East in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. More Obituaries Appear on Page I 5 aunts, uncles, cousins; and soccial pastor of forty five years. Reverend John Boers who was very influential in the raising of her family. Mrs. Enyart is survived by her son. Richard, (Rose) Enyart of Delton; three daughters, Clarilla (Ron) Funk, Carolyn (Ronald) Berg, and Joanne (Jack) McCormick all of Delton; 15 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter, sister-in-law, E. Evelyn Black; four nieces; two nephews; cousins and a host of special friends. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at the Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Merritt Johnson of the Vrogindewey, age 77, of Hastings, went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, October 12, Yankee Springs Bible Church officiated. Burial was in Yankee Springs Cemetery. 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on July 31, 1922 in Memorial contributions may be made to Yankee Springs Bible Church. Beatrice E. Vroginewey week Nurccry is provided during both Vivian L. Enyart Funeral Home, Hastings. Frances on March 31, 1999; four brothers Hour - In the Dining Room. 10 10 Jefferson and he survives. Mrs. Moore worked in adult foster care Kmart parking lol. nior church Youth group Thurs­ 805 S Michael R. Moore on August 26, 1995 Hastings. He was preceded in death by his wife, day School, 1115 a.m. Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery provided Ju­ a.m. Traditional; 10:15 a.m. Sun­ She was raised in the Freeport, Vermontville & Nashville areas, and attended Nashville schools, graduating in 1965 from Nashville High School. She married Jim Halliwill in 1965, marriage ending in divorce. She married - 6:30 p.m.. Father "Son Banquet Paper drive doing on now in the Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8:00 a m and 11 00 a.m . Confession Saturday 4 00 - 4 30 p m. Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs. Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times: 9:00 C. Steps - are taught for adults 10:30 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH Adults. Teens and Children. 9275 S Charlene classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth are Kent Keller, Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. Sept 30 6 45 p m Praise Team Sunday, Oct 10 - 9:00 a m Traditional Worship Service, 9.20 a.m. Chil­ dren's Worship. 10:00 a m Coffee COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mrs. mighty Small womanly one." She was preceded in death by her parents, Layfeyette & Sophia Williams provided). ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - “Charley” (Williams) Moore, age 52, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, October 7, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Moore was bom on August 13, 1947 in Hastings, the daughter of Layfeyette & Sophia (Cooke) Williams. Robert IV. Church HASTINGS - Beatrice Kalamazoo, the daughter of Hugh M. and Edna M. (Collins) Walker. She graduated from Union City High School as Salutatorian in 1940. Bea married Bruce N. Vrogindewey on February 7, 1942, and they celebrated fifty­ seven years together. Bea was a member of the Women of the Moose, W.I.B.C. National Delegate, Hastings Bowling Association, serving as President and Secretary, as well as league Secretary and Treasurer. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, crocheting, reading, crosswords, piano, organ, violin, Detroit Tiger games, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by brothers, Merrit Walker, Grant Walker, and sister, Jeanne Throop. She is survived by her husband. Brace Vrogindewey of Hastings; daughters, Joan (James) Culp of DeWitt, Joy (Richard) St. John of Charlotte, Jill (Stephen) Alfien of Wayland, Jean (Rick) Reniewicz of DeWitt; twelve grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren; sister, Helen (Norman) Wilcox of I-apeer, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 14, 1999 at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings from 3:00-5:00 P.M. and 7:00-9:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 15, 1999 at 12:00 noon at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Dan Currie officiating. Interment will take place al Mt. Everest Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Joseph (Don) Bouchard HASTINGS Joseph (Don) Bouchard, age 50, of Hastings, passed away Friday. October 8, 1999 at his residence. Mr. Bouchard was bom on October 27, 1948 in Edmunston, Canada, the son of Euclid and Margaret (Lowell) Bouchard. He grew up in Nashville, attending Maple Valley Schools and later received his G.E.D. Mr. Bouchard continued his education and received his Associates Degree from Kellogg Community College then attended Grand Valley Slate College majoring in History. He married Roxanne Atkinson in 1972, there were six children from this union. Mr. Bouchard served in the United Slates Navy during the Vietnam Conflict receiving an honorable discharge in 1969. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Cox. Mr. Bouchard is survived by his wife, Roxanne; daughters, Renee from Chicago, Illinois, Harmony, Regina and Charity, all at home; sons, Peter and Michael at home; granddaughters, Roxanne and Tia from Chicago; father, Euclid (Frenchy) Bouchard and sister. Joyce Phillips from Louisiana. Honoring his wishes, there will not be a funeral service, his body has been donated to Michigan Slate University Medical School. Memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home, Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 14. 1999 - Page 7 Social News LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Neil C Vanderroest an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors ) to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indi­ anapolis. Mortgagee dated May 15. 1996 and recorded on May 28. 1996 m Liber 661. on Page 751 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 52/100 dol­ lars ($83,461 52). including interest at 8.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained n sad Cotants to observe 40th anniversary Cox-Gregory to wed Oct. 22 Wesley and Sherry Cox of Ada, arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lon Jean Cox, to Aaron Lee Gregory, son of Buford and Lisa Gregory of Grand Rapids and Debra and Bernd Gutgsell of Hastings. Aaron and Lori will be married Oct. 22, 1999 in the Chicago Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Lori is a 1997 graduate of Forest Hills Central. Aaron is a 1995 graduate of Hast­ ings High School. Both will be attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Philip and Mary Count will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday. October 17. Philip Count married Mary Brow nell on October 17, 1959 at the Good­ will Methodist Church. Hastings. MI. The couple have three children: Steven and (Cheryl) Cotant. Marcia Tuitel. and Melinda Count; and five grandchildren. Cards or notes may be sent to them at 951 Lakeview Dr., Hastings. MI 49058. monly described as land contract recorded in Liber 404. Page 699 and m the memorandum of land contract recorded m Liber 424. Page 172 as bemg 1250 23 feet East of 247 75 feet North cf the Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township, Barry County. Michigan, thence North 01 degree 45’ West. 158 feet to the true point of beginning thence North 01 degree 45 West 7.15 teet thence North 38 degrees 44 00* West 294 75 feet, thence North 52 degrees 07 East. 100.00 teet: thence South 38 degrees 46 26* East 218.09 teet. thence South 45 degrees 03’ 42* East. 52 72 teet , thence South 66 degrees 16 00* East. 126 13 teet to an uitermediate traverse line of the shore of Pine Lake, thence along said tra­ verse une South 09 degrees 56' 36* West. 79 27 teet to the end of said traverse Ime; thence North 81 degrees 23 00* West. 124.25 teet to the point of beginning Including lands lying between said intermediate traverse hne and the waters of Pine Lake Subject to an easement tor purposes of ingress and egress 12 teet m width the South­ easterly Ime of which is desenbed as Commenc­ ing at the point commonly desenbed m land con­ Brace and Lois (Weaver) Terry were married October 15. 1949 at the Goodwill tract recorded m Uber 404. Page 699 and in the memorandum of land contract recorded in Liber 424 Page 172, as bemg 1250 23 feet East of and Church. They have three children - Dr. Robert (Cynthia) Terry of Gallipolis. Ohio. Ms. Sandra Terry of Portage and Mrs. Kathleen (Doug) Dunham of Hudsonville. They have three grandchildren - Justin Terry. Alison Terry and Corey Dunham. They reside at 263 N. M-37 Highway, FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Shirley M Keiser. An Unmar­ ried Woman to Enterprise Fmane-jf Services. Inc mortgagee, dated April 9 1998 and recorded April 15. 1996 by Instrument No 1010452 Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Greenwich Capital Financial Products Inc by as­ signment dated May 12. 1998 and recorded on May 14. 1998 by Instrument No 1029612 Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy One Thou­ sand Five Hundred Seventy-Two and 73/100 Dttlars ($71.572 73) including interest at the rate of 10 625*. per annum Under the power o’ sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State oi Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at puttc vendue at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings Ml in Barry County Michigan at 1O0 p m on November 11 1999 The premises are located in the City of Hast­ ings Barry County. Mchigar. and are described as The West 22 25 feet of the North 88 feet of Lot numbered 890 and the East 27 5 feet of the North 88 teet of Lot numbered 889 of the recorded piat of the Village (Now City) of Hastings A Subdivi­ sion. m the Southwest *./4 of Section 17. Town 3 North Range 8 West. Except Beginning at the Southwest comer cf the East 43 75 feet of the North 5 33 rods of Lot 890 of the City formerly Village of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof, thence West 12 teet. thence North 31 5 teet: thence East 12 teet. thence South 31 5 feet to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless the property is de­ termined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600 324’a, c which case the redemption perod shall be 30 days from the date of the sate Dated September 30. 1999 OR LANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney tor Greenwich Capital Financial Prod­ ucts. inc As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 600 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 643-4464 Fite No 189 0158 (10/26) 247.75 teet North of the Southwest comer of Sec­ tion 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West Prairieville Frances Schneider turns 90 today Hastings. Michigan. Skedgells to mark 50th anniveersary Gerald arxl Joyce Skedgell were married in Nashville October 15. 1949. They enjoy their six grandchildren and three children: James and Linda Titze of Minnesota. Brenda Lockwood of Hastings, and Steve and Michrlle Skedgell of Hastings. Gerald retired from Hastings Mutual insurance Company and Joyce from USDA. Friends may send cards and letters to 638 W. Clin­ ton Street. Hastings. Frances Schneider is celebrating her 90th birthday on Oct. 14th. She will be celebrating her birthday with family and friends Oct. 23rd. She has two children, six grandchildren, IU great grande hi Wuuh three step-great grandchildren and cm step great-great grandchild. Cards may be sent to 412 E. Francis St., Hastings. Ml 49058. LEGAL ‘NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a puttie hear­ ing for the following Special use Permits CASE NO. SP. 18-99 - Doug Williams, (appli­ cant). LOCATION: At 6524 E Dowling Road on the South side between Berryville Rd A M-66 Hwy in Sec 32. Maple Grove Twp Myrtle Wilson to mark 88 years PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit lor a home occupation (i e . a taxidermy shop) CASE No. SP. 19-99 - Frank Abbott, (appli­ cant), Frank and Mary Abbot, (property own­ Hahn-Randall plan to wed Dec. 19 Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Hahn arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Lori, to Bradley Randall of Lawton. Lori teaches elementary school in Hins­ dale. III. Their wedding will take place on Dec. 19 in Kalamazoo, and the couple will be living in Hinsdale. The Viking Corporation, a manufacturer of valves, sprinklers and related components in the fire protections industry, located in Hastings. Michigan is seeking personnel for the following positions: Customer Service Representative: This individual would be responsible for receiving, classifying and resolving customer complaints as well as developing processes to improve the response to customer requirement. Candidate would provide customers with information on product availability and status of orders. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills. Cycle Count Analyst: This individual will verify accuracy of figures, calculations, and posting pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers by performing some of the following duties and analyses: • Correct errors or lists discrepancies for adjustments. • Completes inventory cycle counts, investigates and corrects errors, provides input to management for corrective actions that may require training, counsel­ ing or disciplinary action. • Will have shop floor exposure on a daily basis. Interested individuals may send a resume and cover letter to The Viking Corporation. Attention: Human Resources Manager. 210 North Industrial Park Road. Hastings. MI 49058. gaged premises, or some part of them at pubtoc venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 p m . on November 4. 1999 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County Michigan and are desenbed as Located m Prairieville Township. Barry County. State of Michigan Commencing at the point com­ thence North 01 degree 45 West. 25 feet, thence South 88 degrees 03 38' West. 50 60 teet. Terrys to celebrate 50th anniversary Myrtle Wilson will be celebrating her 88th birthday on Oct. 16. She is a lifelong resident of the Hastings area. Myrtle taught over 40 years in rural and Middleville schools, teaching grade school in Middleville from 1948, retiring in 1973. Myrtle has many hobbies including cro­ cheting, tatting, crossword puzzles, and has had many poetry and scripture booklets printed. She is an avid member of Grace Wes­ leyan Church and missionary society and spends much time reading and enjoying the Bible. If you w ish to send a birthday greeting to Myrtle, her address is 221 W. Apple. Hast­ ings. mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notce is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL RE USED Township, Barry County. Michigan thence North NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE 01 degree 45 West. 183 feet, thence North 14 SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Norma Jean Campbell (original mortgagors) to American Home Improvement Products Inc Mortgagee da.ed December 3. 1997, and recorded on Janu­ ary 22 1999 in Document 41024142 Ban, County Record. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignments to RRST UNION TRUST COMPANY. NATIONAL COMPANY As Co­ Trustee under the Potting and Servicing Agree­ ment dated as of November 30. 1997, senes 1997-D. Assignee by an assignment dated Juie 16. 1999. which was recorded on September 7 1999, m Document* 1034966 Barry County degrees 21' 44“ East (previously desenbed as North 14 degrees 25 East) 88 00 feet, thence North 45 degrees 03 42* West. 29 65 feet to the point of beginning, thence South 61 degrees 18' 52* West 104 66 feet to the point of ending The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 23. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *990909807 Panthers (10/21) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent s Estate Ate No. 99-22716-SE Estate of BERNICE J ROBSON. DECEASED Social Security No 337-07-0498 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing will be held on November 3. 1999 at 9 30 am m the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richwd H Shaw (P20304) on the petition of Clayion K Gerlofs requesting that Clayton K Gerlofs be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Bernice J Robson, decreased who lived at 11047 N W Shore Drive. Detton Michigan and who died ers). LOCATION: At 11155 South M-66 Hwy on the East side between Lacey and Cox Rds m Sec 10. Assyria Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to allow a farm equipment mechanical repair facility m the A zoning district CASE NO. SP. 20-99 - Randy and Dollene Frost (applicants) LOCATION: At 3445 West Shore Drive on the lakeside off Hickory Road in Sec 30. Johnstown Twp to probatt It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit tor a home occupation (i e home computer busi­ ness) m the RL-1 zoning district MEETING DATES: October 25. 1999 TIME: 7 30 p m PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court St. Hastings. Michigan Srte inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commis­ sion members the day of the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their assigned to entitled persons appearing of record October 11. 1999 Richard J Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 N Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 616/945-3495 CLAYTON K GERLOFS By Richard J Hudson 196 Fmeview Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49004 (10/14) views upon an appeal either verbally or in wnting will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed to 616-948-4820 The special use applications are available for pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m to 5pm (dosed between 12-1 pm ) Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further in­ formation The County cf Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meetingAiearmg upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown County Administrator 220 W State Street Hast­ ings Ml 49058 (616)948-4891 Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk (10/14) July 15, 1999, and requesting also the will of the deceased dated September 20.1994 be admitted resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the dale of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHT Y-NINE AND 32/100 dollars ($16 289 32). including inter­ est at 11 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute n such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them at puttc venue at the Barry County Courthouse ir. Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00pm.. on November 11 1999 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE Barry County Mchtgan and are desenbed as A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2. Town 1 North. Range 10 West PrameviMe Township. Barry County. Michigan, desenbed as Commencing at a point m the center of highway 45 rods South of the South 1/4 post of Section 35. Town 2 North. Range 10 West tor place of begin­ ning. thence West 20 rods, thence North 4 rods, thence East 20 rods to the center of sad high­ way. thence South m the center of said highway to place of beginning Now assessed for tax pur­ poses as Lol 9. Supervisor s Plat of the Village of Prainevrfie. according to the recorded piat thereof tn Liber 2 of Plats on Page 74 The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such saie Dated September 30. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham t-arms.. Ml 48025 Fite *990607185 Mustangs Drivers KILLER CL NEW PAY to ** INCREASE M Teana Top start yi Pav up to *5' Plus 6' for all miles over 15,000 in a month Owner Operators Teams 84c Solos 83e Lease Purchase Program Loaded, FLD Freightliner Condos only Sl ,600/mo. Call for more details Si .000 Sign-on Bonus for Exp. Company Drivers For Experienced Drivers and Owner Operators 1-800-441-4394 For Graduate Students 1-800-338-6428 1-800-237-2379 MWSYSTBHOFSOUTWSTMOCANBC *n MwwKMrV tcenrae at 4-Ory me ■ lOfcvonlSt -Koiomotoo Mcrwjon 49.KJ1 • 343-2900 9124 too Of Awenue • hcMM. Mctegon-MW - 429-5232 (10/26) �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 14. 1999 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremain & Associate*. P.C. Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained wi'l be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE- Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JUANITA J BAKER to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION US DEPT OF AGRI­ CULTURE now known as USDA. RURAL DE­ VELOPMENT Mortgagee, dated January 28. 1993 and recorded on January 29 1993 m Liber 564 on page 878 Barry County Records Michi­ gan on which mortgage theie is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventh nine thousand six hundred sixty four and 52/100 Dol­ lars ($79 664 52). including interest at 7 750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and approved notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them at pubhc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings Ml. at 1 00 p m on November i 1. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as LOT 7 CAPPONS COUNTRY ACRES. AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 52 The redemption penod shaB be 30 days from the date of such sale unless a written notice that me premises are not abandoned is given to the mortgagee by first class mail in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a in which case the redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale Dated October 7. 1999 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Trernam & Associates PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (10/28) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Randy L Brush. Jr a single man (original mortgagors) to United Companies lending Corporation Mort­ gagee dated June 10 1996 ana recorded on June 20. 1996 m Liber 664. on Page 291. Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage tnere is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 39/100 dollars (S30.148 39). including interest at 11 125% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and piovided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc eoue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m on November 18. 1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Hydes Payne Lake Park, according to the 'ecorded pia' thereof in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 97. Lot 25 The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 7. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Teiegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 Fite #990809373 Falcons (11-4) not been bothered, but get this, Ann, the billing department actually tried to cash it. - Minneapolis. Dear Mpls : Is the “billing department” another computer, or a live person1’ If it’s the latter. I’d worry. Ann landers MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE GALE Don’t shout (Barry County) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE- Default has been made >n the conditions of a mortgage made by JAMES R MCDIARMID. a single man. to TMS Mortgage Inc dtoa The Money Store dated December 22. 1998 and recorded January 5. 1999. as docu­ ment No 1023197, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Eighty-Four and 66/100 ($47 084 66) Dollars including interest at 10 90% per annum Under the power of safe contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said part of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Cour­ thouse in Hastings Michigan. at 1 00 o'clock, on Thursday. November 25. 1999 Said premises are situated in the Village of Middleville. County of Bany. State of Michigan, and are described as Lot 112 of Middleville Downs Addition No 5. according to the recorded plat thereof m Uber 5 of Plats on Page 43 Barry county Records Tax Hem No 08-041-170-027-00 The redemption penod shall be six months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 14. 1999 THE MORTGAGE INC dAwl THE MONEY STORE Mortgagee OREILLY. RANCIUO. N’TZ. ANDREWS. TURNBULL & SCOTT. PC Attorneys for Mortgagee 12900 Hall Road Suite 350 Sterling Heights Ml 48313-1151 Attn Craig S Schoenherr, Sr Telephone (810) 726-1000 (11/11) Estate State of Michigan Probate court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate Fite No. 99-2271B-SE of LAWRENCE E WEBER. DE­ CEASED Social Secunty No 368-03-7965 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE a hearing will be held on November 3. 1999 at 9 30 a m m the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw (P20304) on the petition of Ann M Kuhlman requesting that Ann M Kuhlman be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Lawrence E Weber. Deceased, who lived at 2700 NasbvtHe Road Hastings. Mchigan and who died September 14. 1999. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated November 3, 1992 be admitted to probate It also is requested that the heirs at law ol said deceased be deter­ mined Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate wifi be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) persaial representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notce Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appeanng of record October 11. 1999 RchardJ Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-3495 ANN M KUHlMAN By RchardJ Hudson 1507 North Church St Hastings. Ml 49058 (10/14) Stress factor Dear Ann Landers: The Idler from Boca Raton, Fla., regarding infertility brought back many memories. “Boca” said she had tried for years to become pregnant, and finally gave up and adopted. The very next month, she became pregnant. When she told everyone lhe great news, they said, “K happened because you finally relaxed.” She said relaxing had nothing to do with it. Thirty years have passed, but I remember the frustration of trying to conceive as if it were yesterday. My husband and I were part of the original fertility research group at the University of Washington Fertility Clinic, over 30 years ago. We endured four years of biopsies, medication, artificial insemina­ tion, temperature record-keeping, and countless other personal invasions because we wanted a family. Finally, we were dis­ missed as failures. The only reason given was that I diun’t ovulate and that process could not be duplicated. We then decided to adopt. By the time the adoption application process was completed, I was pregnant. That was the first of four pregnancies. Ten years ago, I was contacted by the II. of W. Fertility Clinic as part of a follow-up study. When I informed them of the resulting pregnancies, they told me stress can cause the pituitary gland to malfunction. So you see, Ann. there is indeed a valid scientific basis for the relationship between relaxing and fertility. - Been There in Seattle. Dear Seattle. You are not the only one to point this out. I heard from several readers who said the same thing. Keep reading: From Santa Rosa. Calif: I am an art ther­ apist who works with people suffering from infertility. Well-documented studies show that stress can have a major effect on fertil­ ity. One study at Harvard Medical School showed that women who went through a 10weck stress-reduction program conceived at a 44 percent higher rate. You were right, however, when you said her fertility is no­ body’s business. Nashville, Tenn.: My uncle and aunt were •old by a number of fertility specialists that they could never have children. When my cousin and his wife were killed in a car ac­ cident, my aunt and uncle adopted their young son. After the adoption, my aunt becjpnc prcgpani. But.^hc jiidn’t stop there. Thuy ended up luvytg U-children on their own. plus the son they adopted. Seattle: I am a nurse in an obstetrician's office. It happens so often it has become trite - after failing to get pregnant for years and years, a woman will become pregnant soon after adopting. I do not have any ac­ tual statistics on this, but everyone knows someone this has happened to. Even doc­ tors are beginning to admit the validity of the body-mind connection. I say “Even doctors" because I suspect they don’t want people to know how much healing can be done through the mind and spirit, without medical help Dear Seattle: I have long believed that what goes on in the head can have a pro­ found effect on the body. Your theory that doctors don’t want patients to know this is Safe Investing With A Great Rate LEGAL -■ NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE Notice is hereby given that Default has oc­ curred in a Mortgage given by Marcia J Martin to the United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration. United States De­ partment of Agriculture The Mortgage is dated December 6. 1989 and was recorded on Decem­ ber 7. 1989 in Uber 492 on pages 100 to 103 ol the Barry County Records No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt which is now Seventy Four Thousand Sixty and 82/100 ($74,060.82) Dollars The Mortgage will be foreclosed by selling the property described below at a public auction to the highest bidder The sate will be held on No­ vember 4. 1999 at 1 00 a m. local time, at the Barry County Court House in Hastings. Michigan which is the location of the Barry County Circuit Court The property will be sold to pay the amount incorrect. In fact. many physicians use this approach in the healing process. Here’s one more: Not “barren” Dear Ahn: My parents were married for 11 years, and were told by fertility experts they could not have children because my mother was “barren." and my father had a low sperm count. They decided to take a trip around the world on the money they had set aside for the family they would never have. By the time they reached Aus­ tralia, Mom was pregnant. They went on to have eight children - two after she was 45 years old. So much for the experts, ch? Growing up fast Dear Ann Landers: I am disturbed about the questionable behavior of my step granddaughter. “Caitlin" is 11 years old and dresses like an adult, often provocatively. I realize many preteen girls dress inappropri­ ately these days, but Caitlin flaunts her body like no i I-year-old I have ever seen. Recently, her stepfather opened a catalog of men's wear and showed her pictures of well-built, well-endowed males in very brief underwear, which left little to the imagination. He shoved the catalog photos in front of the child and laughingly said, “What do you think of THIS?" She gave him a bored look. Apparently, it was noth­ ing new to her. The girl's reaction, and her stepfather's behavior, disturbed me tremen­ dously. Caitlin displays her grov. ing sexuality in many ways, including unnatural attention to her younger brother, who is almost 3 years old. My husband secs her as “caring” for her brother. I sec other things. I’ve heard her tell the boy. “Kiss me on the mouth." She then turns his head around and gives him a long kiss. She fondles him, wants to change his pants, and bathe him. Am I crazy to think there is a dangerous trend developing? - Eugene. Oregon. Dear Eugene: This child needs counsel­ ing NOW. Do everything you can to sec that she gets it. Her highly charged sexuality is distressing, and her stepfather^ attitude is downright scary. Meanwhile, Caitlin should not be left aloqc wjth her younger brotherj>harq this letter with your husband, and ask for his support. Zero bill Dear Ann Landers: I just read the letter from “C.M. in Milpitas, Calif." who said the Department of Education lost her file and kept billing her for her student loan. After the mess was finally straightened out. she was harassed by bills demanding she pay a balance of $0. That’s right - zero dol­ lars. This happened to me as well. A financial aid adviser told me that the quickest way to solve this problem was to "pay” the bill, so I sent a check for $0. This is the only way the computer knows to stop sending state­ ment letters. Calling the customer-service centers is useless, because the centers don’t always communicate with the billing de­ partments. Since 1 sent that check, I have Dear Ann Landers: I am now in my 60s. and have been wearing a hearing aid since I was 2 years old. I was made deaf by measles, before wc had the vaccine Please tell your readers that most people, when they see an individual wearing a hear­ ing aid. immediately raise their voices to the point of yelling. This can be very em­ barrassing. especially when others arc nearby. It has happened to me in restau­ rants, department stores, supermarkets, gas stations, and so on. Many times. I have told the speaker, "You don’t need to yell. My hearing aid allows me to hear you just fine " Il makes no dif­ ference. They continue to shout anyway. In many instances, it makes me think that I am not the only one with a hearing problem. I hope you print this. Ann. The public needs to be educated. - L.G. in Sarasota. Fla. Dear Sarasota The inclination to speak louder when one spots a hearing aid is nat­ ural. What people SHOULD do is speak more distinctly and, if possible, look di­ rectly at the person being spoken to. indi­ viduals with defective hearing often be­ come adept at reading lips. ••••• Is alcohol ruining your life or the life of a loved one? "Alcoholism: Hou- to Recognize It. Hou- to Deal H i th It. Hou- to Conquer It" can turn things around. Send a self-ad­ dressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Alcohol. c/oAnn Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send 54 55). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate ueb page at u-u-u.creators.com Cops right 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Presbyterians plan fall blood drive Oct. 20 A community Hood drive is scheduled for Wednesday. Oct. 20. from I to 6:45 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. Church volunteers will be pros iding food and members of the Kiwanis Club again will furnish manpower for,>clup and take­ down. Ardic Baum. Hood drive chairper­ son. who reminds donors of the continued acute shortage of blood, said a goal of 100 pints has been established. Anyone at least 17 years old who weighs at least 110 pounds and is in reasonably good health can give Hood if they haven't given within 56 days of the date of the pre­ vious drive, according to the American Red Cross of West Central Michigan. Baum said ihpt 97 percent of people will need a blood transfusion by the time they are 75. some need it a lot sooner “Thanks to Hood donors, victims of such diseases as sickle cell, leukemia, weak immune system, bums and auto accidents get a new lease on life. Every time you donate blood, you can be a life saver.” Baum said. The next regular community drive will be in December at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pubhc hearing will be held on Tuesday. October 26. 1999. at 700 p.m. at the Hope Township Han on M-43 between Schultz and Head Lake Roads within Hope Township Please take further notice that the matter(s) to be considered at the public hearing include the following 1. The proposed amendment of the Hope Township Land Use Plan by the adop­ tion of a new and revised Land Use Map setting forth the Land Use Plan classifications of all properties within Hope Township then due on the Mortgage including interest at the rate of 8 75% per year, legal costs, attorney fees and any taxes or insurance which may be paid by the mortgagee before the sale The property to be sold is located tn the City of Hastings Bany County. Michigan ano t« more 6.25% APY Minimum deposit $50,000 6.05% APY Minimum deposit $1,000 36 Month Certificate of deposit* FDIC Insured ATIONAL ANK of ASTINGS -penally for early withdrawal • Limited time offer Main Office 241 Wcsl State Street Hastings. Michigan 945-3437 (Jun Lake Office 12850 W. M-179 Hwy Wayland. Michigan. 795-7116 or 792-4406 specifically desenbed in the Mortgage as Lot 1254 of the City, formerly Village of Hast­ ings. according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period will expire six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the prop­ erty is deemed to be abandon pursuant to MCL §600 3241a tn which case the redemption period will expire thirty (30) days from the date of the sale Dated September 30. 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL­ TURE PREPARED BY JOHN R TUCKER (P37384) WINEGARDEN SHEDD. HALEY. LINDHOLM & ROBERTSON PLC Attorneys at law 501 Citizens Bank Building 328 S Saginaw Street Flint, Ml 48502-1983 (810) 767-3600 (10/28) Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may further be received by the Planning Commission at the hearing The Hope Township Planning Commission reserves the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed Land Use Plan Map at or following the pubhc hearing Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed Land Use Map and/or the existing Land Use Plan pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of the hearing and may further examine the same at the public hearing Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes ol printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon lour (4) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Cleric at the address or telephone num­ ber listed below Sylvia W Forster. Clerk Hope Township 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings, Mi 49058 (616) 948-2464 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 14. 1999 - Page 9 A 1860 drawing of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Presbyterian Society of Hastings was formed on Jan. 7, 1849, with 15 members. They held their first baptismal service in March of 1849. By the end of 1849, there were 22 members. Services were held at the County Courthouse. In 1842, the Rev. Sylvester Cochran of Vermontville, who was a Congregational minister, had organized the First Congrega­ tional Society, holding their services in the courthouse until 1849, when this society was dissolved. Dissension arose within the ranks of this society and it was formally discontinued. The First Presbyterian Society was immediately formed, with many of the same members that had made up the First Congregational Society, leaving the mem­ bers who had created the friction behind. The Rev. Zcrah T. Hoyt was moderator of the first meeting and Lewis H. Ensign was the secretary and was chosen ruling elder. The new society met in private homes, the school and in the courthouse. The need for a church home was becoming more and more apparent as the numbers grew and gained in strength. The lots where the church now stands were purchased in 1851 by the First Con­ gregational Society and had been part of the original village of Hasting?. In summer of 1853, a one-room frame structure was com­ pleted and the dedication services were held on Dec. 13, 1854. This is still a part of the church building. Ir 1853, the society at a meeting held on Feb. 8, 1853, adopted new articles to form the church government and changed the name to The First Presbyterian and Congre­ gational Church of Hastings. Late in 1855, the Rev. Zcrah Hoyt, who had been the pastor of the church retired, and on April 27, 1856, the Rev. A. H. Gas­ ton became the pastor. He served the church until the spring of 1863 when he was dismissed. This year saw several members of the church for “political reason withdraw from the First Presbyterian Church and joined in the newly organized Emmanuel Episcopal Church, who under the leadership of the Rev. L.H. Corson, signed articles of agree­ ment were signed on Oct. 17, 1863. They built a small house of worship in 1866 and in 1890-1891 on Christmas Eve the first service was held in their new church home across the street from the First Presbyterian Church. Some of the names of those given letters of dismissal at that time included H.A. Goodyear, David Robinson, Mary Dunning, Ermina G. Goodyear and Sara Robinson. The split off of the Episcopal Society from the Presbyterian Society did have a negative effect on the Presbyterian Church. For about a year following the changes, ser­ vices were not held on a regular basis. However, in 1864 an extra effort was made to revive the society. The Rev. R.E. Bryant came as the pastor and by September of 1865 significant gains had been made. Improvement to the church building were made during this time, taking five months to complete. The Rev. Bryant retired in the fall of 1866 and the Rev. William Bessmer came to serve. He remained until January of 1868. When he left, the •'»s»oratc was vacant until August of 1868, when the Rev. Theodore D. March became the pastor. He remained until Feb. 7, 1875. The Rev. R. W. Fletcher commenced his service on April 1, 1876, staying until Jan. 20. 1878. The Rev. D.R. Shoop was called to service at the church. In 1880, a parsonage was built in back of the church. It cost 51,000 for the building, fixtures, furnace and an out building. In 1898, a need for additional room was being felt to accommodate the increase in membership and the increase in activities. The new addition, called the chapel, had room for Sunday school classes, committee meeting rooms and room for Ladies Aid meetings. Again in 1920 an extensive building pro­ ject was done. This called for raising the church building and adding a full basement beneath it and adding the portico and the graceful white columns. The chancel is part of the old chapel and the sanctuary is virtu­ ally unchanged from the original, keeping its quiet dignity over the years. This addi­ tion and these changes were dedicated at the Easter service of 1921. This year, 1920, there was an important legal transaction when the congregation was incorporated as the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, changing the name from the First Presbyterian Society, under which the church had been operating since 1871. The Kirk House was added in 1948. added to the main building and providing additional space for Sunday School rooms, a kitchen and dining room, and other need­ ed space including the pastor's study, sac­ risty, secretarial office and a lounge. This was the year that an electronic organ was installed. The Rev. Leason Sharpe was the pastor during this time. The Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall was built in 1954. This housed a large auditori­ um, numerous Sunday School classrooms, the nursery and a modern up to date kitchen. The Leason Sharpe Hall was built on the lot where the former parsonage, built in 1889 stood. This building had to be moved from its Center Street location to make room for the new hall. It was moved to a site at the comer of Court and Park streets and following the death of the Rev. Mr. Sharpe, the property was sold to Mrs. Sharpe and a modem parsonage was purchased on West Green Street to serve as the parsonage. Two lots to the east of the Memorial Hall were purchased and turned into a parking lot for the convenience of the church. The first worship service to be broadcast from the church on local radio station. WBCH, was on Dec. 6, 1964. This was of the 9:30 a.m. service. The church broadcast has continued through the years. A Lauck pipe organ, made by a firm in Kalamazoo was installed and was dedicated on Oct. 23, 1983, and a new sound system was added. In 1988, the church and Kirk Hall were connected, adding spaces and providing accessibility for handicapped per­ sons by adding an elevator. A new church office, pastor's study, two classrooms, stor­ age space and rest rooms were part of the new structure. This is called the Curtis addi­ tion in honor of Willard Curtis. Following the first pastor, the Rev. Zcrah T. Hoyt, 1849-1855, there were 22 pastors serving the church up through 1985. This included Albert H. Gaston, 1856-1863; E.G. Bryant, 1864-1866; William Bessmer. 1876-1868; Theodore D. Marsh. 1868­ 1876; R.W Fletcher. 1876-1878; Dr. R. Shoop. 1878-1881; E.K. Strong. 1881­ 1882; R.A. Carnahan. 1882-1885; the pul­ pit was vacant from 1885 until 1888; Frank G. Ellet. 1888-1889; Arnold D Gngsby. 1889-1897; George F. Sheldon, 1898-1900; H. H. VanAuken, 1900-1909; Thr-mas M. Cornelison,' 1990-1911; Maurice Grigsby. 1912-1917; J.A. McLean. 1917-1918; Wil­ fred Lindsay. 1918-1924; Harvey E. Kilmer, 1924-1925; Leason Sharpe, 1926­ 1931; John H. Kitching. 1932-1937; S. Conger Hathaway. 1937-1944; Leason Sharpe. 1945-1959; Willard H. Curtis. 1960-1985; Richard K. Hom, Assistant Pas­ tor, 1966-1969; Harvey G. Beach, Associ­ ate Pastor. Ahn K. Wecnink. Interim Pastor 1985-1987; and currently G. Kent Keller, 1987 to present; Deborah Sission associate pastor. 1998 to present. The Rev. Willard Curtis came in June of 1960, retiring in September of 1985 after 25 years of service to the church and to the community, in August of 1970, the Rev. Harvey G. Beach came as an assistant pas­ tor, his duties to include Christian education and youth work. Following the retirement of the Rev. Willard Curtis, the church was under the leadership of interim pastor, the Rev. Dr. Allan J. Weenick who had served the First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek. The First Presbyterian Church has served its congregation in many ways over its 150 years. There have been weddings, christen­ ings, baptism and burials woven into the lives of its members and members of the community. They have supplied the place for many groups to meet, the Boy Scouts, the Barry County Historical Society and others. The Barry County Head Start program lias enjoyed the use and hospitality of the church. It has been used a shelter by the American Red Cross in times when a safe place was needed for people evacuated from their homes due to storms and floods. United Way has held it kick off program there many times and the church supports Love, Inc. and the Barry County Jail Min­ istry. The rummage sales held by the ladies of the church have helped to clothe many Hastings and Barry County families while raising funds for their special work. The Noah's Ark Preschool was opened in 1996 and is a model nursery school. The impact of this society of people has been signifi­ cant over the 150 years of its life. A glance at the historic records of the membership rolls can be correlated with the history of the Hastings area. They include many familiar names: Upjohn, Hender­ shott, Lathrop, Kenficld, Boltwood, Bull, Woodruff, Nevins, Ensign, Standish, Dowd and Rice, among many others. The First Presbyterian Church has reached out to the world, including not only the immediate community, but it has also offered hands on involvement in the mis­ sion hospital at Ganado. Ariz.. the hospital in Ferozpur, India. Another project, initiated in 1992 is the annual mission trips to Xocenpich, Mexico. The people who have joined this effort have built two church buildings, several addi­ tions to the Presbyterian Bethesda Clinic and home for handicapped families in the Yucatan. They also sent members to join the team of workers in Alexandria, Mo., in 1993-1994 to restore the Presbyterian Church there after it was destroyed by a flood. The youth of the church have been doing some remarkable mission work projects on the Upper Peninsula, where they build a home each year for a needy family at no cost to the family. There is no way those 22 early members could foresee that the society, which they started that day in 1849, would grow into a large body of over 500 members, with their services reaching out to the community, the state, the United States and the world. As the church enters the new millennium with strong belief in the future of the church. There will be a celebration cf the 150th anniversary on the weekend of Oct. 23 and 24. Sources: Archives. Hastings Banner; Archives, The Reminder; History ofAllegan and Barry Counties. 1880; A Look Back, 1837-1987, J-Ad Graphics City of Hast­ ings Michigan. 1871-1971; First Presbyter­ ian Church. A Brief History. Hastings. Michigan. Attie Hay, January 1969; Barry County History. 1985, The First One Hun­ dred Fifty Year of the First Presbyterian Church, Hastings. Michigan. Jane Arnold, Marx- Martha Melendv and Connie Semer­ ad. 1999 First Presbyterian Church. Hastings The church, the Kirk house, the Curtis addition and the Leason Sharpe Hall. American Fellowship Mutual Insurance Company . Automobile Insurance OFFERS MONTHLY POLICIES For “Safe” Drivers Convenient “Pay at you drive" continuous plan! NO FINANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY Call us direct 9 save! Our Monthly rates I EACH MONTH an as low as... MANDATORY NO FAULT COVERAGE *Sample pramtum shown for drivers who eryoy 5 years of safe driving, use the vetvde tor pleasure and are mamed. ages 25-5*. vnth two or more cars mured on me same potcy and live in surrounding areas Ctbes ot Grand is also available at vary low premiums. 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The Rangers came into the contest (which turned out to be quite physical) in sole possession of first place in the O-K White Conference. Not any more, as Hastings. East Grand Rapids and FHC all have one loss and share the top honors with a couple weeks of action to come. The road to a possible title, however, will certainly not be an easy one for the blue and gold. Still to meet in the league is Hudsonville tonight (Thursday. Oct. 14) at Hudsonville, Wyoming Park at Wyoming Park Oct. 19 and Lowell at Johnson Field Oct. 21. Hudsonville even took Hastings to overtime earlier in the soccer season. Not an easy road, but a journey that could produce three wins for the Saxons if they play as solid offensively and defensively as they did on Tuesday night. If Argctsinger's troops can score four goals against the Rangers in just 20 minutes, then why not 8... 10...20 goals against the Red Arrows or the Vikings? You ask what the reasons are for the Saxons soccer success... where do we stan. 1. Depth: The Saxons use two lines constantly because their talent allows them to so. When one group needs a bit of a break, the other group comes in and no momentum is usually lost in the shuffle. As Argctsinger states, ”we have two lines that deserve equal time." 2. Speed; With • playter® -like Curt Notts and Sam Stafford up front, you can always expect a couple of exciting breakaways and eye-raising goals. 3. Consistency: With players like Sean Fortier and Ben Shaw out there always giving it their near 110 percent, you can always expect a team that is prepared for whatever task is ahead of them. This is the only team, by the way. that has knocked off State-ranked Marshall this fall. Whose next? 4. Defense: As Tuesday's 7-1 triumph showed, the Saxons arc very capable of playing outstanding defense against the very best in the area. Even if an opponent sneaks past everybody else, goalkeeper Dan Deming is there to possibly make one of his many brilliant saves. 5. Adrenaline: This team has no problem getting fired up to play. And usually their ability to get pumped up usually ends with a win which usually brings about smiles and even more adrenaline 6. Senior Leadership: The Saxons certainly have plenty of seniors. Tuesday they honored their upperclassmen and, at least, half the team stepped out onto the field. Any championship team needs great leadership and players like Stafford, Isaac Weeks and Norris give Hastings that and so much more. Michael Courtright is another quiet leader, but he tells me that he's not going to Yale (sorry. Bill Bradley) next fall. 7. Coaching: Argetsingcr and his assistant. Rob Young, certainly know their soccer and not only do they understand the game, but their leachings certainly are absorbed by players who want to learn and want to win. This may not constitute three pages of soccer, but it certainly is a step, or a kick, that deserves to be taken and/or recognized. And while were at giving kudos, best of luck to coach Julie VanDiver's Hastings High School tennis team that plays at State beginning Friday. • VanElst Ail-State Times Three: This comes to us from Ray Page .feillmferaHRehtwfccJJpgg High School), i* not the only three sport All­ Slater that has played at a Barry County high school. Gary VanElst (Middleville) always was selected as an All-Staler in three sports, track and field, football and basketball. Thanks for setting us straight Ray. well see you soon. Talk to you soon. Hastings High's tennis team (front row, from left) Sara Hammond, Heather Drumm, Kim Karmes, Toni Myers Laura Hubert, Angie Swiatek, Katie Welton. Shelby Bryant; (middle row) Brenda Huriess, Kara Hill, Erin Bradley. Libby Cassell. Cara Zerbel, Amanda VanBuren, Colette Purucker, Emily Dreyer, Dani Goggins; (back row) coach Julie VanDiver, Kristen Wildem, Jeri Hendershot, Pam Weatherly, Kelli Zerbel, Jenny Cottrell. Erica Swiatek. Katie Williams and coach Shirley Keeler. It’s off to State for Saxons’ netters It was certainly a ''team” achievement when Hastings High School's tennis team racked up 19 points Iasi Friday to finish second in the Division II regional al East Grand Rapids High School. Coach Julie VanDiver's netters finished second at the tournament and will travel to the Slate finals because of that performance. Host East finished first and will also play at Stale which will be held Friday at Holland High School and Hope College. "The girls deserve it.” VanDiver said about her team's Slate achievement. "My goal was to place second at regionals and our draw was super.” Every Saxon who competed at East scored points to make the appearance al State possible: • Kim Karmes lost in the finals to East, but won her first two matches to advance. • Erin Bradley defeated Lowell and Caledonia in straight sets to reach the finals. • Jeri Hendershot ousted her opponent from Middleville in the semifinals to reach the finals. • Amanda VanBuren defeated opponents from Wyoming Park and datcated Wyoming Park and Middleville before Erin Bradley, shown here in an earlier season match, was one Saxon who finals ,wi|h two victories. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) losing to East in the finals. • Laura Hubert and Toni Myers beat a Lakewood team they had lost to earlier in the season before coming up short to a doubles tandem from Middleville in the semifinals. • Katie Williams and Angie Swiatek reached the finals by winning over Wyoming Park and Middleville. The win versus Middleville avenged an earlier season defeat. • Erika Swiatek and Heather Drumm also made it to the finals with wins in the first two rounds. "Everyone of the team scored points to help our team place second," VanDiver said. "We knew we had a great draw. We knew that if all played like they had during the last two weeks that we would be OK." The biggest regional achievement, according to VanDiver, were the efforts of the doubles teams. In her own words, "During th<* last two weeks, they really clicked." • Not only did every Saxon score points, but many of the victories they achieved were against players or teams they had lost to earlier in the fall campaign. "We knew going in that wc had some great draws," VanDiver said. "In many of the matches at regionals wc had already beaten the opponents or had lost to them in close matches." Not only does the Hastings team have great talent, but thev also benefit from having great leadership. The Saxons* squad includes six seniors (Pam Weatherly, Erica Swiatek. Williams, Sara Hammond, Hubert and Myers. Captains Hubdrt and Myers, accoritfng to VanDiver, “keeps the rest of the team motivated; cheering us on." The Hastings team hopes to score enough points in the State tournament to finish in the top 10. Saxons rattle Rangers; now tied for first in White Forest Hills Central's varsity soccer team has won many lopsided contests in recent years, so it was sort of startling for the Rangers Tuesday when a one-sided affair went the other way at Johnson Field. Hastings defeated FHC 7-1 in a match that put three teams in a first place tie in the O-K White Conference. The Rangers came in with one league loss, but the Saxons' triumph left the two programs and East Grand Rapids with two setbacks in the league standings. Saxon coach Dennis Argetsinger said his squad knew what they had to do and they came ready to play. "In practice, we just worked on what we were going to do." Argetsinger said. "The guys were just fired up." Tuesday's game was physical, from the start, as evident by Sam Stafford's head collision in the opening minutes with a Ranger foe. Curt Norris began what would turn out to be a super Saxon surge at 32:00 when he scored a breakaway goal off an assist from Stafford. Norris’ first score would be one of four Hastings tallies in a first half span off less than 25 minutes. Billy Kirby made it 2-0 when he blasted a shot, in front of the goal, past the Ranger goalkeeper. Norris notched the assist. At that point, you could sec the concern, and frustration, on the faces of the FHC players. Stafford increased the Saxon advantage to 3-0 at 22:42. Jake Heuss was credited with the assist. The third goal was a result of an FHC defensive miscue directly in front of the goal. Using overall team speed and depth (using two lines equally), the Saxon assault continued. Ben Shaw booted a shot that hit the top of the FHC gocl and made a loud ringing noise at 13:30 and Heuss’ blast at 11:23 gave the Saxons a 12-1 advantage in the shots-on-goal category. Sean Fortier's score at 7:53 made it 4-0 and produced a back flip celebration from its goal scorer. "Fortier is steady (and) a great play maker," Argetsinger said. The offense for Hastings was working at its finest against a team that beat them players like Stafford and Norns. That scheme worked to near perfection. "Sammy and Curt just lit it up." Argetsinger said SAXONS continued on page 10 Hastings' Matt Hayes (10) blocks the defense of an FHC foe during Tuesday's big soccer win. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 2-1 earlier in the season and 5-1 last fall at FHC. This time, the tables were turned. "We just had to jump on them first; that was a must." Argetsinger said of his team's explosive start. The Rangers finally got on the scoreboard at 5:47 when Jon Fraher sneaked one past Saxon goalkeeper Dan Deming. Hastings, however, out-shot FHC 14-5 in the first half and led comfortably, 4-1, al the intermission. Stafford took any air that was left in the Rangers' sail at 36:15 of the second half when he scored his second goal on an unassisted play to put the Saxons ahead 5-1. Deming proved sharp in goal al 18:54 when he stopped an FHC penalty kick. Norris never let up. from start to finish. He made a sliding attempt at a goal at 16:08, scored his second to make it 6-1 at 8:12 and tallied his third goal al 6:31 for the final score of 7-1. Argetsingcr said the team goal was to "lay the ball over the midfielders" to Saxon goalkeeper Dan Deming secures a save with teammate Sam Stafford (21) watching from the side. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 14 1999 - Page 11 Playoff hopes, big battles make Week 8 intense Two more weeks to go and Barry County's five varsity football programs find themselves in some very important games this Friday night. Maple Valley and Hastings have already secured spots tn the expanded Slate playoffs this season, while Middleville can clinch its spot with one win in the final two weeks. At home this Friday are Delton, Lakewood and Maple Valley. It will be Delton's final home game. Lakewood will be playing at home again after beating a solid Charlotte team at Unity Field a week ago. The temperatures should be very fall­ like come Friday and the action looks to he as fierce as some of those gusting fall Parchment Panthers at Delton Kellogg Panthers (2-5, 2-3) J-Ad 1999 Football Stat Landers The Panthers took Galesburg-Augusta to overtime a week ago. but lost by one point. Defeats like that are hard to swallow, but it can also make a team tougher when the next gridiron battle rolls around. Coach Rob Heethuis' squad should be pumped for this one. Not only is it the last game of the season on a Friday night at home, but a win keeps their chances of a winning KVA season alive. With the Big Cs (Jeremie Coplin and Jamie Collier) clicking Friday a win seems to be safe bet. Prediction: DK 21, Perch Mount 10. SCORING Dan Kiel (Middleville) 110 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 80 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 56 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 54 J.T. Charron (Delton) 50 Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 36 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 35 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 33 Jamie Collier (Delton) 24 Zia Shook (Middleville) 22 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 20 Joey Keller (Hastings) 20 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 18 Ken Lackscheide (Maple Valley) 18 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 16 David Overbeek (Delton) 14 Justin VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 14 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 14 Hastings Saxons (6-1, 4-1) at Wyoming Park Vikings (1-6, 0-5) Two programs that went in totally different directions in 1999. The Saxons may have lost last week, but they won six in a row in very impressive fashion. Park, on the other hand, has won just once and were pummeled by Forest Hills Central 28-7 last Friday. Still, Park can throw the ball. Quarterback Brad Klomparens completed 12 passes for 135 yards again,' FHC. The Saxons' defense needs to make big plays. A couple of picks and/or fumble recoveries wouldn't hurt. Let's start another winning streak. Prediction: Hastings 34, Why Park the C-r 2. RUSHING Dan Kiel (Middleville) 132-1,100 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 89-589 Zia Shook (Middleville) 86-447 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 59-445 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 69-405 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 76-346 Jamie Collier (Delton) 57-334 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 41-323 Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 68-323 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 45-310 Josh Woodard (Hastings) 68-302 J.T. Charron (Delton) 64-244 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 41-240 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 44-185 Lansing Catholic Central Cougars at Lakewood (3-4, 3-2) PASSING Tony Bowne (Hastings) 45-73-7-579 Dan Kiel (Middleville) 27-56-4-349 Ken Lackscheide (MV) 15-30-3-317 J.T. Charron (Delton) 19-44-3-260 RECEIVING Adam Schantz (Hastings) 16-171 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 13-158 Zac Truer (Middleville) 9-146 Nathan Swift (Maple Valley) 5-126 Justin VanAlstine (M. Valley) 7-125 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 6-116 Derek Stiles (Delton) 7-100 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 4-87 Chad VanSpronsen (Mid-ville) 3-80 Regan Doele (Delton) 2-68 Josh Hendershot (Hastings) 6-57 Zia Shook (Middleville) 4-51 Pat Terry (Middleville) 5-44 David Overbeek (Delton) 6-44 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 2-39 Dave WHson (Hastings) 1-34 rACKLES Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 84 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 81 Joe Bekker (Hastings) 77 Joey Keller (Hastings) 73 Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 70 Regan Doele (Delton) 64 Jeff DeGoede (Delton) 63 Bill Ferris (Delton) 61 Tarry Lane (Delton) 60 Matt Erb (Middleville) 55 Tom Schwander (Middleville) 52 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 51 Ben Lucas (Middleville) 46 Doug George (Middleville) 43 Gabe McCarty (rtastings) 41 Jamie Collier (Delton) 40 Jay Campbell (Hastings) 40 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 39 Dan Kiel (Middleville) 39 Dan Warner (Middleville) 36 Russ Trantham (Delton) 35 Kyle Kines (Maple Valley) 34 Eric Gods (Maple Valley) 32 Tim Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 29 Travis Kersjes (Maple Valley) 28 INTERCEPTIONS Sean Tefft (Hastings) 5 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 3 Chris Riplev (Maple Valley) 2 Tarry Lane (Delton) 2 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 1 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 1 Regan Doele (Delton) 1 Tim Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 1 David Overbeek (Delton) 1 Joey Keller (Hastings) 1 J.T. Charron (Delton) 1 Nathan Swift (Maple Valley) 1 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 1 Doug George (Middleville) 1 Jamie Collier (Delton) 1 FUMBLE RECOVERIES Doug George (Middleville) 3 Jeremy Chavis (Middleville) 3 Zac Truer (Middleville) 2 Regan Doele (Delton) 2 Marc Carter (Middleville) 2 Tarry Lane (Delton) 2 Rod Reynolds (Deltcn) 2 Russ Trantham (Delton) 1 Jeff DeGoede (Delton) 1 Kyle Katz (Delton) 1 Zac Fulmer (Hastings)l Jay Campbell (Hastings) 1 Joey Keller (Hastings) 1 Nathan Rounds (Hastings) 1 Adam Branch (Hastings) 1 Dan Roth (Delton) 1 Derek Sherman (Hastings) 1 winds. For the season, the J-Ad football analyst has made 23 correct calls and 9 that have been incorrect. Percentage wise, that's nearly 72 percent. The season goal is to be at. at least, 75 percent by the end of the campaign. Here's a quick look at Week No. 8. Middleville's Dan Kiel (9) runs a quarterback option and turns up field before meeting Byron Center's defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) MSU 34, U of M 31 Two Michigan teams showed up to play, But, the Wolverines were tardy. The Spartans from the opening kick-off, Came out most hale and hearty. The Spartans quickly took the lead And, what is more, momentum. The Green and White, offensively, Found ways to break and bend 'em. The Maize and Blue dug a real deep hole From which they must emerge; To keep from pure embarrassment They would have to mount a surge. Late in the game the Wolverines Proved they could be rough and tough. By then, too little and too late, Their best not good enough. The numbers on the scoreboard Told the story at a glance: The Spartans in defeating the Wolverines Shot an Arrow in Arrow-gance. by Hal Buerge ... Hal Buerge is a lifelong fan of the Maize and Blue. Michigan was the first to catch his interest, but he says there's no malice for Em-Ess-You. Buerge says the Spartans' span in the big time is shorter, but they have had their moments too. We arc not sure what the Cougars' record is, but it really doesn't matter. The Vikings impressed us so much last week with solid execution on offense and a very stingy defense, that odds ere they will explode in Unity Held this Friday. A big Lakewood win is as sure as Jim Behrenwald, the defensive coordinator, wearing his shorts. Things to watch, coach Randall Hager’s sideline enthusiasm and Jarrod LaRoche's prowess on the defensive side of the ball. Prediction: Lakewood 30, LCC (you know me) 6. MiddleviHe (5-2, 4-1) at Calvin Christian (1-6, 0-5) By records alone, this would look like a cake walk for the Trojans. But Calvin would certainly like to beat the Trojans at home and keep them wondering about their playoff chances. Dan Kiel continues to play like Superman, while Dan Warner and Zac Truer arc proving to be valuable on both sides of the ball. Look for Middleville to come out firing and possible get a few more turnovers as a result. Prediction: Middleville 31, Calvin Coolidge 7. Williamston at Maple Valley (7-0, 5-0) Come on here. Maple Valley not ranked in the Stale playoff poll? The Lions should be ranked No. I without a doubt. Just shows what a couple of writers in places like Grand Rapids and Devoir know about many prep teams that play in our state. On to the game, look for Valley to roll as the Crimson Tide would with many punishing hits and many sparkling drives. Prediction: Maple Valley 40. Williamston 10. Saxon gridders lose first of season Hastings' miscues and a couple of opportunistic plays by Hudsonville last Friday created a tie between three O-K White Conference teams for first place. The Saxons fell to Hudsonville 24-14 in the game, putting both teams at 4-1 in the league standings. East Grand Rapids is also 4-1 in the O­ K White after beating Lowell last Friday 28-27. The Saxons close out the ^99 campaign with a game at Wyoming Park Friday and a home contest versus Lowell Oct 22. Hastings (6-1 overall and an honorable mention Class B team in this week's Associated Press prep football poll) trailed Hudsonville 13-0 before a second quarter score trimmed its deficit to 13-7 at the half. With one minute left in the first half, quarterbeck Tony Bowne hooked up with Joey Keller for a 12-yaid aerial score. Zac Fulmer's point after made it a six-point ball game. Midway through the third quarter the blue and gold went ahead. This time, Bowne hit Sean Tefft for a 22-yard touchdown. Fulmer added the extra point, giving the Saxons a 14-13 advantage But Hudsonville concluded the scoring with a touchdown and a field goal to prevail by the 10-point margin. The difference in the game was turnovers. Hastings coughed up two fumbles and threw two interceptions. One of the four Saxon miscues led directly to a 62-yard Hudsonville touchdown. Hastings ran for 66 yards and threw for 126. In comparison, Hudsonville had 201 yards passing and 29 yards running. Tefft led Hastings' ground assault with 35 yards on nine carries and Bowne added 26 yards on 11 attempts. In the air, Bowne was ll-of-17 with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Tefft caught four for 44 yards, Adam Schantz two for 29 yards. Keller two for 28 yards and Josh Hendershot hauled in two passes for 25 yards. JV, Freshmen Scores: The junior varsity Saxons lost their game to Hudsonville 19-0 and the freshmen fell by a score of 29-14. ^?Ra!rIEVILU^OWNSH|F^ PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: TNI MMMNT* AND RIOMDtTY OWNKM OF MUMMKWLUI TOWN BlBT, BANNY COUNTY MICMQAN, AND ANY OTNBN BfTBNSBTBD BANTWS FLEAM TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing wiN be held by the Pramevrite Township Planning Commission on October 20. 1999 al 7 30 p m. al the PraineviMe Township Hail, 10115 S Norns Road, within the Township FLEAM TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) io be considered at this Pubhc Hearing include, in brief the following City of Hastings Residents! Do You Need Assistance Raking and Bagging Your Leaves for Fall Clean Up on November 13, 1999? The 8th Grade Class of Hastings Middle School has gener­ ously volunteered to aid those Hastings residents who are un­ able to rake and bag their leaves in preparation for this year's Fall Clean Up. • You must be a resident of Hastings who is unable to rake and bag the leaves from your Hastings yard. • You must provide enough kraft bags to bag the leaves on your lawn. Students will provide rakes and other materials. • Limited to residential lawns only - the students are only able to rake up to 1/2 acre of lawn immediately adjacent to your home. • Leaves will be raked on November 10, 1999. • In case of inclement weather, the date will be November 11, 1999 or November 12, 1999. • Leaves will be raked by students between 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • You must call Hastings City Hall and register no later than Tuesday. October 26, 1999. 5:30 p.m. and ask for Shirley Lamse at 616-945-2468. Limited to the first 100 residents who request the service. 1. The proposed rezoning of a parcel of land desenbed as follows THAT PART OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 3. TOWN 1 NORTH, RAGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE EST 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 31; THENCE NORTH 89- 22 24’ WEST OF THE EAST ANO WEST 1/4 LINE. 1347 57 FEET. THENCE NORTH CT 2V 44* EAST ON THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 237 11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED. THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 0* 21 ’ 44’ EAST, 430 38 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88- 36 48' EAST. 202 22 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH A 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 31 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89* 22 24’ WEST. ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SA© SECTION 121157 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE EASEMENT HEREIN DESCRIBED THENCE NORTH (P 21 ’ 44’ EAST. PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 235 30 FEET. THENCE NORTH 88* 38 48" WEST 66 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0* 21 44* WEST. 235 42 FEET TO SAID EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE. THENCE SOUTH 89° 22 24' EAST ALONG SA© 1/4 LINE, 66 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC IN THAT PART OF THE ABOVE EASEMENT LYING WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF CRESSEY ROAD The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from the existing *P-2" Semi-Pubbc Land Dtstnct to *R-T Stogie Family. Low Density Residential District II is also proposed to amend the PraihevBe Township Master Land Use Plan so as to change the existing Pubfic/Semi-Pubbc Land use classification of the property to Agricultural or Low Density Residential land use classification 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission at the Public Hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Township Land Use Master Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Pramevilie Township Han located at 10115 S Norns Road within the Township al any reasonable lime from and after the first publication of this Notice until and including the time of Pubic Hearing and may be further examined at the Pubhc Hearing The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the Pubic Hearing Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aides and services, such as sign­ ers for the he ar. ng impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Pranev«e Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids for services should contact the Praineville Township Clerk at the above address or telephone number listed below Prairieville Township Planning Commission Normajean Campbel. Clerk Prameville Township HaM 10115 S Norns Road Delton, Mchigan 49046 Phone: (616) 623-2664 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 14. 1999 Lady Trojans topple another With games like Monday's, the Lady Trojans should be considered one of the best varsity basketball programs playing prep hoops. Coach Marcy Uyl’s Middleville squad, now 9-2, beat Plainwell 67-32 in nonleaguc action. The win improved the team's overall record heading into tonight's (Thursday. Oct. 7) home game with Godwin Heights. Sarah Schut led the Lady Trojans with 20 points against Plainwell. Jessica Crowley tallied 10 points and Lyndscy VanAman added 9 markers in a balanced scoring attack. "It was a great all-around win for us," Uyl said. The Lady Trojans took control of the game early and led 40-16 at the half. Wayland 65, Hastings 40 The Saxons trailed 20-6 after the opening eight minutes and were never able to contend after that Wildcat surge. Hastings received 20 points,— including three 3-pointers — from Virginia Jennings. Freshmen Undefeated... With two wins in the past week. Hastings' frosh have extended its winning streak to 11 games. The Saxons beat Wayland 50-44 Monday and Lowell 37-32 last Thursday. Niki Noteboom scored 14 points, Jessie Pond 9. Jenna Bryans 8, Amber Thomas 6 and Tiffany Howell 6 in Monday's victory over the Wildcats. Jenny Shaw contributed with great hustle during the closing stretch according to coach Steve Laubaugh. "This was by far our toughest in the season and the girls really came out with fire," Laubaugh said. "We let them back in the game in the third quarter, but hung tough down the stretch." In the triumph versus Lowell, Noteboom netted 19 points and also led with 14 steals. Cassie Meade and Thomas were tops in rebounds, while Katie Hesterly was tough on defense. SAXONS.,.continued from page 10 Something that also benefited the blue and gold was the team's depth. Using two lines throughout the game kept the Saxon playets energized and motivated. "We have two lines that deserve basically the same time," Argetsinger said. "Our second line should be our main line next year." And the defense. What can be said of a team that limited the Rangers to just one goal? "Our defense did a great job beside that one (miscue)," Argelsinget said. Hastings will close out the league campaign with three tough games at Hudsonville tonight (Thursday, Oct. 14), at Wyoming Park Oct. 19 and at home against Lowell Oct. 21. Junior Varsity... The JV Saxon soccer squad lost to FHC 4-1 despite a goal from Jeremy Shilling and an assist from Mike Nitz. Shilling's goal came on a comer kick. The Rangers led the game at half, 2-0. "We didn't play our game," Hastings coach Rob Young said. "We weren't as physical as we could have been." Being singled out by Young for playing solid games were Nitz (offense and defense) and David Miller (sweeping). Kyle Bellgraph made 17 saves and Blaise Stanhope 10 saves. For Stanhope, it was his first game in goal and he played the final 15 minutes of the second half. Hastings JVs are now 2-7-2 in the O-K White and 2-9-2 overall. Young Saxons stop Pennfield in H.Y.A.A. The young Saxons' third and fourth grade blue football team boosted their record to 4-1 Saturday with a 26-7 win over Pennfield. Garrett Harris scored two touchdowns. Ryan Cain and Kenneth Quick also reached pay dirt. Jordan Rambin and Casey Goodenough scored extra points. Keeping the running lanes open were Bradley Keeler, Ricky Smith, Tim Watson, Luke Mansfield and Carson King. Loren Smith made a clutch fourth down grab. Leading the defense were Ethan Angus, Branden Courtney, Levi Robbins and Eric Haney. Cody Caldwell had a key interception. Hastings 3rd and 4th Grade Gold 28, Harper Crack 6 The squad moved to 4-1 beating Harper Creek. Hastings scored first on a 12-yard pass from Dylan Cuddahee and Mike Steele. Ryan Burgdorf caught the extra point. Early in the second quarter, Burgdorf returned a kickoff for a touchdown. He also scored in the third quarter when Cory Jewett blocked four players on a bootleg. Jewett ran in the extra point Late in the fourth quarter, Dylan Cuddahee threw another long touchdown pass to Mike Steele. The Gold's defense pinned Harper Creek in the end zone for a safety to wrap up the scoring. Recovering fumbles were Jordan Bailey and Bryce Spurgeon. Stellar games were also turned in by TJ. Hoffman, Troy Burch, Trevor Heacock, Eric Vaughn. Josh Lemon, Travis Steeby and Bobby Steinke. Billy Kirby (9) uses some fancy footwork to get by FHC’s Josh Kaufman (8). (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lady Trojans champs at Allegan Tigershark proved again that they are one of the best — if not the best — in the State Saturday, winning the Allegan Tigershark Jamboree. The Lady Trojans scored 125.13 points to beat second place Kent City's 132.53 points. Sparta was the winner of the bigger school division with 129.30, so Middleville proved that they truly one of Jessica Crowley (33) goes bewtween three Plainwell defenders to tally two points in Monday's non-league matchup. (Photo by Perry Hardin) s o a a a a a a®®"* a ® •Good Luck e Girls Varsity Saxon Tennis ’JL State Finals! the best. Danielle Quiscnberry crossed the finish line in 19:26, Melissa Quisenberry in 19:45, Jen Vcrkerke in 20:40, Katie Richter in 22:02, Chris Dood in 22:06, Elise Nyland in 22:12, Theresa Miller in 22:09, Stephanie Simon in 22:47, Amber DeMaagd in 23:10, Almena Rubbers in 23:36, Rachel Norton in 23:53 and Greta Gustafson in 23:59. The Trojan boys finished sixth out of eight teams with 179.12 points in the Black Division. Tim Brog covered the course in 17:46, Adam Wyant in 18:02, John Boom in 19:41, Bobby Page in 19:13, Nick Tomson in 19:21, Isiaiah Thaler in 19:26, Jake Robinson in 20:04, Matt Timmer in 20:07 and Dave Patterson in 25:30. The Lady Trojans again scored a first place at the O-K Blue Jamboree Tuesday scoring 20 points to beat second place Hamilton by 29. LADY TROJANS See Page 14 STATE OF IMCMGAN BEFORE THE NBCMGAN PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE OF APPUCinON BY HORIZON D/B/A VOYAGER CM—INK HIT) NT FOR A LICENSE TO PROVIDE BASK LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE IN THE STATE OF MCHIGAN NOTICE OF HEARING - NPSC CASE ML U-121M Horiron TereconrrwcaGons inc cVt/a Voyager Commmcaiore tus Bed an appfcalon with me Mtogan Puttc Serwce Comrmsaon pmuant to the Michigan T"tecommncatons Ad. 191 Puttc Ad No 179. as amended. Sections 484 2101 484 2605 of the Mdvgan Compted Laws tor a icense to provide base toot exchange serves wthn certan exchange areas to me tower Pennsub ol Mchgm served by Mieritech Mrhgan am GTE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an accuracy test will be conducted on the tabulating equipment which will be used to tabulate the voters ballots for the November 2. 1999 City General Election on October 14. 1999 at 1:00 p.m. in the office of the City Clerk. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan. Any person may revew me apttcatton. orcalorw«toratecopyoime apttcalcn. by cortaorg me oftce ol Horizon Tdecomnuxsiom toe. 4660 S tfegadom Road Si* 320. Eki Unsng Mchgm 48823.617) 324 7228 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945­ 2468 or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777). This heamg wfl te a preheamg conference id set Mue dates and (tote otoef proa- z/Publicx y Auction /hovse\ /for sale\ Everil G Manshum City Clerk Oral matters PartidHtton: Any rteresed person ray attend and panepate Persons win feat* Des needng help to partepate shoJd cat toe Commsscn's E«ecu^e Secretary at 617) 334 -6963 or (8005 292 9555 a wet* n admna to request mobfey. visual, hearing or otoer acastance Thursday, October 14th tswance o< a teense to provide base local echange service on a compewve bass io me puttc n me lower Perwsuta of me Sale d Mchqan n me Wowrg exranges served Property is located at 1005 N. Jefferson SL, Hastings, MI by AmeraetJi ivtovgan and GTE. any parson w^ing» rterene and become a party to me case sral Me an ongnal and 15 copes ol a Penon to Intervene vwth me Mthgan Puttc Servce Conmason n Cae No U-12156 by October 21.1999 The proof d service shai ndcate service upon appAcancs attorney. Renard C Gold. 4660 S The sale will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI. Minimum bid is $48,413.03 S.E.V. is $3.1.388 • Property sells "AS IS" The house is a 3 bedroom. I bath ranch on a full basement This foreclosure tale is subject to six months redemption nghts Terms Certified funds delivered to the Sheriff at the sale. For more details contact Rural Development at (888) ’’71-6993 Rural D •rrlopnunl is An Equal Opportunity Lrndrr rtnjatern. Sute 320 East Lansng Mcngan 48823 »ng an anxwance lb * tie appearance, you rruJ aitrxj tne reanng and xtese tne jrexing Admcetrat’/e Law Judge o» yea wtsh to rwiy te re case rar parKxate a stafentert of pogten A expy at th) appKaftcn may also De reviewed at toe OSce ol toe Commsson s Etfcttve Secsetr, 6545 Mercamfe Way. Lanang Mchgan For more rtormason on txw io cawoae r a case you ray contact re Comrnsson at re above address a by neptxre at 617) 334-6436 The Commsson has n/tsKSon pusuantto 1991 PA 179 as amended MOL 484 2101 «ieq 1969 PA 306 as amended MCI 24 201 et sea and re CommBSonsftses :1 Prnce and Proodre. 1992 AACS R 460 17101 eq set 8 1999 Langng Mchgan Honron Taecormncafions me dtva «w;r Cerawcatcns Baker Racing IMCA 44 Would like to thank the following people: Al Deans NAPA, Spencers Towing and Recovery. M-66 Tire, Roscoe Racir.'j, Killer Miller Racing. Price Racing, Scott Estep, Mike Woods and Family, and Andy Swanson. A special thanks goes to DeEtte Baker and Pro-Chassis for helping us win the points championship at The New 96 Speedway. We would also like to thank our Family, Friends and Fans! Coldwater 13, Hastings 3rd and 4th Grade White 12 Scoring twice for the White team was Josh Jevicks. One of the scores was a sparkling 61-yard pass from Scott Wilson. The other touchdown came on a 25-yard reverse play. Tory Roberts, Chris Meiseobach, Trent Brisboe, Dylan Bowman, Adam Skedgell, Mason Trumbull, Tyler Eaton, Nathan Hedges, Kevin Marr and Alex Wilson also turned in solid efforts. Hastings Sth and 6th Grade Gold 6, Pennfield 6 Despite a 75-yard touchdown run by Brandon Black being negated by a controversial clipping penalty, Hastings fought valiantly to earn a tie. Steve Case scored on a 1-yard blast up the middle that was set up by a 20-yard run around the left end by Nate Brady. Jesse Lemon, Matt Teunessen. William Davis and Sy Overmyer also stood out on offense. Lemon, Black also were defensive leaders who recovered a fumble. Defensive linemen Kevin Barcroft, Cory Gardner, Jared McKee and Chris Bantien proved to be formidable up front and Ileany Taylor broke up a couple of key pass attempts at his cornerback position. Pennfield 13, Hastings Sth and 6th Grade White 12 Scoring for Hastings were Chris Timmerman and Rusty Burgdorf, both on long runs. Others playing well were Zach Fay, Justin Carroll, Matt Donnini, Jeremy Redman, Tim Bowerman, Shane Demute and Bryan Skedgell. Hastings Sth and 6th Grade Blue 24, Marshall 6 The offensive line paved the way, led by center Kyle Ginbach, guards Tyler Ryan and Nate Newton, tackles Clayton Smith and Adam Johnson and tight ends JJ. Quick and Mike McPhillips. Touchdowns were scored by Chase Todd and McPhillips. Quick added the extra points. Defensive standouts were Ashton King, Brad Mead, Mitchell Martin, Bradan King, Andrew Roy, Kevin Schantz, Eric Duit, R.J. Morgan and Richard Nevins. Nevins ended the game with an interception. Local linkster headed to State Caledonia's Rick Leatherman is headed to the Stale golf finals after finishing tied for second at last Friday's Division II regional held at the Mary wood Golf Club in Battle Creek. Leatherman carded a 76 for his second place finish. The Scots also received an 81 from Nick Fuller. Coldwater's team (ranked No. 3) finished first with a 315, Portage Northern (No. 6) was second with a 326 and Jackson Northwest (No. 7) was third with a 330. All three teams will compete at Friday and Saturday's State finals, to be held at The Emerald in St. Johns. Caledonia was one-shot from qualifying for State with a fourth place 331 managed at the cold and wet Mary wood Golf Course. Middleville was 13th with a 356 and Hastings carded a 365 for 15th. Adam Seifert managed an 86, Bob Roush an 88, Matt Pullen a 90 and Brett Ybema a 92 for Middleville. Steve Obreiter carded an 85, Tim Cole an 86, Brian Loftus a 95 and Josh Doe a 98 and Eric VanderVeen a 100 for Hastings. Obreiter was recently honored by being named to the O-K White all-conference golf team. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 14. 1999 - Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Senior Citizens Bowling Wieland 17-6; Nash 16-8; Jesick 16-8; Kucmpel 15-8; Brewer’s 14-9; No One Senior 13-11; Schlachter 13-11; Hall II­ 13; M & M's 11-13; Fnend 11-13; Wood­ mansee 10-9; Moucoulis 10-13; Snyder 10­ 10; Ginbach s 9-14; Lethcoc 9-15. Women’s High Game - D Keller 158; F. Ginbach 189; B. Johnson 164; R. Murphy 155; B. Estep 159; K. Colvin 174; S. Pen­ nington 190; B. Howes 178. Women's High Series - F. Ginbach 476; B. Estep 450; S. Pennington 482. Men’s High Game - M. Schondclmayer 161; J. Mercer 180; J. Keller 159; G. Wag­ goner 165; R. Nash 168; D. Stewart 162; N. Thaler 158; B. Adgate 183; R. Wieland 189; J Molder 157; C. Jesick 209; H. Haan 156; D. Hall 170; N. Hall 167; K. Schantz 174; W. Birman 172; W. Woodmansee 176; P. Terpening 184. Mens High Series - J. Mercer 469; G. Waggoner 465; R. Nash 458; N. Thaler 476; B. Adgate 476; R. Wieland 527; C. Jesick 500; H. Haan 451; W. Birman 477; W. Woodmansee 480; P. Terpening 482. Thursday Mixed Oops 13-7; Varneys 13-7; King Pins 12­ 8; Hastings Bowl 12-8; Just Us 11-9; Brown and Sons Excav. 10-10; Question Marks 10-10; Good Squad 5-15; Middle Lakers 5-11; The Red Eyes 5-11. Womens Good Games and Series - L. Jackson 171-479; H. Service 191-477; I. Pepper 153-435; C. Service 117-420; S. Teunessen 143-389; J. Musser 150-381; J. Rablcy 158-363; R. Brown 136-302; B. Estep 161; S. Lambert 154; 1. Ruthruff 150; S. Brown 149; V. Brown 153; B. Anderson 107. Mens Good Games and Series - C. Van­ Houten 203-550; C. Mugndge 168-454; T. Peake 176-386; M. Zimmerman 178-370; C. Haywood 159; T. Osborne 108. Bowlerettes Railroad Street Mill 13-3; Hamilton Excavating 10-6; Hecker Agency 9-7; Kent Oil Co. 7-9; Bennett Industries 5-11; Carl­ ton Center Bulldozing 4-12. Good Games and Series - T. Redman 154-396. D.L. Cocnen 131; B. Maker 166­ 486; M. Snyder 178-454; K. Eberly 175­ 487; D. Snyder 218-590; B. Scobey 151; K. Fowler 190-449; J. Hamilton 180; J. Gard­ ner 165-425. Thursd ay Angels MiJIpr Exca. 21-7; Dobbins Auto Body !--l L.B.Ac R Testing J’-Il; Trpc Value Hardware I £-13; Hastings Bowl 14.5-13.5;, Pet World 14-14; NAPA Giris 14-14; Farm­ ers Ins. 12.5-15.5; Mills Landing 12-16; Cedar Creek Groc. 12-16; Nashville Chiro 12-16; Shamrock Tavern 7-21. High Games and Series - P. Arends 194­ 521; T. Brown 525; T. Pennington 193; N. Taylor 165; D. Staines 185; L. Miller 142; J. Gasper 181; V Brown 147; S. Varney 205­ 502; S. Gnnage 210-523; C. Burpee 181­ 515; L. Kendall 157; C. Guernsey 170; C. Nichols 182; P. Van Oost 144; C. Curtis 144; S. Snider 165. Sunday Night Mixed Friends 16; Sunday Snoozers 16; Thun­ der Alley 13; Thee Froggcrs 12 1/2; 4 Horsemen 11; Bud Light 11; Happy Hook­ ers 10 1/2; All 4 Fun 10 1/2; Red dog 9 1/2, We're OK 9; Double K’s 8; B.S.crs 8; Matrix 7; Lucky Strikes 7; Rock Bottom 6; Not Sure Yet 5. Womens High Games and Series - B. Kirby 232-553; D. Snyer 195-550; K. Beck­ er 205-517; L. Falconer 179-494; A. Hubbell 175-483; D. Dutcher 154-449; M. Simpson 157-438; S. Cross 164-422; W. Madden 131-349; S. Smith 121-318; M. Snyder 187; C. Barnum 157; S. Snider 157; C. Rosa 135; C. Buckley 131. Mens High Games and Series - B. Hubbell 245-644; A. McBrian 233-610; K. Hammontree 223-596; B. Rentz 233-574; M. McLeod 197-510; S. Krallman 191-510; M. Eaton 186-469; C. Pennington 202; D. Key 189; B. Drryton 173; J. Steffler 163. Tuesday Mixed Misfits 17-7; Consumers Concrete 16-8; TVCCU 15-9; Advanced Commercial Printers 13-11; Al & Pete* 12-12; Plumb’s 10-14; Hastings Bowlers 9-15; Friends 4­ 20. Men's High Games & Series - P. Scobey 215; D. Blakely 212-610; M. Yost 197; B. Bowman 213; D. Conner 169; R. O’Keefe 207; N. McGhee 184-517; D. Thompson 243-624. Women's High Games & Series Steeby 140; S. Brimmer 180-445; E. Vanesse 526; A. Walden 157-420. Wednesday P.M. Lifestyles 12-8; Misfits 12-8; Eye and Ent II 1/2-8 1/2; Hair Care 10 1/2-9 1/2; Railroad St. Mill 10 1/2-9 1/2; Seeber's Auto 10-10; Nash Chiro 9 I 2-10 1/2; Nash “5’’ Plus 8-12; Mace's Ph. 8-12; Girrbachs 8-12. High Games and Series - E. vanessa 193-535; E. Ulrich 204-499; G. Otis 180­ 478. J G Fein 158-463; T Poll 158-401; J. rice 167; M. Dull 158; J. Gardner 141; I. Ruthruff 466. Recreation Bowling League #3 Freeport Elevator 14; Hastings Bowl 10; Team #3 10. Good Games and Series - S. Anger 244­ 578; E Jackson 514; D Lambert 209-517; D.J James 251-580; T. Wieland 523; H. Wattles 538; R. Wieland 203-553. Rams rally in overtime for one-point win It was a highly-contested KVA gridiron battle that Galesburg-Augusta won over Delton Kellogg last Friday in overtime, 28-27. The G-A Rams led 6-0 before J.T. Charron answered for the Panthers with 4:17 to go in the second quarter. Charron's one-yard run tied the score at 6­ 6. The two teams again exchanged scores with G-A making it 12-6 with a 7-yard run and Regan Doele knotting things up again at 12-12 with a 53-yard scoring sprint. Delton Kellogg went ahead 20-12 when quarterback Jeremie Coplin hooked up with Jamie Collier for a 51-yard aerial touchdown. Collier and Cop’in were keys to Delton Kellogg's offensive fforts. Collier gained 87 yards on 22 carries, while Coplin ran the ball eight times for 59 yards. G-A, though, came back to tie the game at 20-20, forcing an overtime. Charron scored a touchdown from one yard out in the extra period, but the Panthers were unable to get the two points they needed to win. "It was a tough lo»," Delton Kellogg coach Rob Heethuis said. "We came out on the short end, but we played well. Hastings' girls' cross country team lost a nail-bitter to Hudsonville Oct. 6 31-26, but Heidi Schroeder was No. 1. Schroeder, a junior, was the first female to cross the finish line with a blistering effort of 21:10. "She has done a real good job and has made vast improvements from last year," Hastings coach Paul Fulmer said. "Currently, she is the third best runner in the conference." Deneil Sherman was fifth in 22:07. Karey Schlachter sixth in 22:15, Arica Newton seventh in 22:46, Carolyn DeWitt 12th in 23:54, Jen Hodges 13th in 24:24, Stephanie Buck 16th in 25:09, Brenda Westfall 18th in 27:18 and Laura Dickinson 19th in 27:55, also for the Lady Saxons. Hastings' boys lost u>. Hudsonville 15­ 50. Chris Rounds was 12th in 19:29, Joel Gibbons 13th in 19:33, Adam Carroll 14th in 19:45, Chris Sensing 17th in The seventh grade Gold basketball team defeated Valleywood last week 36-35. Betsy Acker led the scorers with 10 points and Amber Peck added 7 points. Katie Lawrence pulled down eight rebounds and Kathlyn Rounds had five caroms. Peck also tallied 7 points in an 18-16 loss to Newhall. seven rebounds and Rounds fiv ids also in the Newhall contest the second half." In overtime, the Panthers just couldn't Newhall edged the Hastings eagers, 19­ 17, in a hard-fought battle. Carmon DesVoignes and Lisa Noteboom each scored 4 points. Noteboom also pulled down 9 rebounds, while Jami Shilling made 9 Heethuis said. The Pan the-s gained 224 of their yards on the ground, while the Rams had 218 rushing yards and just 8 yards passing. For the Panther defense, Coplin made 15 tackles and Tarry Lane 14 tackles. Collier had an interception, while Rod Reynolds and Lane both recovered G-A fumbles. Louden, Kellogg set course records for Panther harriers Kody Louden and Jessica Kellogg both achieved course records Tuesday for Delton Kellogg's cross country teams against Mattawan Tuesday at the Orangeville Park. Louden was first in the boys race with a record 16:29 and Kellogg was No. 1 for the Lady Panthers with a 19:27. Mattawan won the boys race 25-34 and the girls event 23-37. For the Panther boys, Billy Roberts was fourth in 18:18, Josh Austin sixth in 19:02, Matt Rusan 11th in 19:56, Ron Gale 12th in 19:57, Ron Bagley 15th in 21:04, Jud Freeland 16th in 21:56, Matt Dannefel 18th in 22:34, Brandon Newington 19th in 23:27 and Steve Kenyon 20th in 25:58. Katie Parmenter was fourth in 23:09, Hannah Slater ninth in 25:22, Joanna Lankerd 13th in 26:38 and Corey Searles 14th 28:40 for Delton Kellogg's girls. 20:26, Shawn Hill 19th in 21:13 and Jon Katje 24th in 23:36 On Saturday, Hastings' girls were 14th and the boys were 19th at the Portage Central Invitational. Schroeder covered the course in 20:58, Sherman in 21:52, Newton in 22:11, Hodges in 24:09, Dickinson in 26:43 and Chelsea Evans in 26:45. For the boys. Rounds ended in 18:50, Sensing in 18:57, Gibbons in 19:01, Carroll in 19:02, Hill in 20:16 and Katke in 21:45. CORRECTION: A Hastings Banner story on the Saxon cross country teams Oct. 7 had some incorrect names and times. Heidi Schroeder finished third in the race against Forest Hills Northern in 20:47, Erica Newton was ninth in 22:05 and Deniel Sherman finished second overall. The Hastings Banner regrets to errors. Gold eagers win by one versus Valleywood There were some Jungs along the way (though) that we hurt ourselves with. We hurt ourselves with some big penalties in get what they had hoped to achieve. "Wc knew what we had to do; wc just couldn't o”ercomc the eight points," YMCA Schroeder takes first in run with Eagles Julie Cote had six rebounds and Nikki King 10 steals. Shilling was credited with playing "excellent'* defense. Jenny Wanland had 8 steals and scored 5 points in a 21-19 loss Tuesday. Ashley Belson and Julie Cole added 4 points each, while Shilling once again was solid on defense. 7th Grade Blue 8th Grade Gold steals. Nikki King scored 10 points as the Gold beat Valleywood 25-19. Bruins’ soccer streak continues Larry Bailey scored three goals and added one assist in a 6-0 Kellogg Community College soccer win over Oakland Community College Sunday in Battle Creek. David Faron scored the only goal in the first half with Bailey and Josh Handley getting assists. In the second half, Bailey scored three times. Andy McCormick (Marshall) and Faron added the goals. Evan Winkler, who along with Bailey are graduates of Hastings High School, assisted on KCC's fourth score. Lucas Freudenberg was the winning goalkeeper, making 16 saves in the shutout effort. It was Freudenberg's sixth shutout of the season and KCC's sixth consecutive win. The Bruins beat Fairhaven Baptist College 6-0 on Oct 8. Bailey scored a goal and had two assists, while Josh Handley tallied a hat trick. Freudenberg played the entire game in goal and made 14 saves. Winkler was credited with playing some strong defense. The win over Oakland improved the Bruins' season mark to 5-9-1. Got a Sport’s Story? Call 945-9554 Jaime Fisher and halie Terrel each scored 6 points as the Blue beat Caledonia 20-14. Nicole Quads made four steals also for the winning team. Fisher tallied 8 points and Halie Terrel 6 points in a 31-17 loss to Pinewood. Katie Davis made three steals. 8th Grade Blue Caledonia won over the Blue 28-10 despite 6 points, seven steals and two assists from Anna Trumble. Rachel Wolfe had three rebounds and Sara Clark five rebounds. Pinewood won over Hastings 43-4 with Trumbkrptilling down three rebounds in NEWS YMCA 1999 Coed Softball Softball Club-Blarney Stone Blarney Stone-Madd Dawgs . Law Disorder.......... Jarman Construction Pct World Flex fab Hosers............................... Blarney Stone ............................... Family denistry of Caledonia . . Hastings Manufacturing............. No Preference Towing ............... Flexfab.............................................. 6-0 6-1 6-1 .5-2 3-3 .0-7 .0-7 YMCA ot Bam' County 1999 Fall Vollrvbail Standing, TVC..............................................................23-1 Cedar Roof Design.................................. 19-5 Dig-lt........................................................... |7-7 Bill's Safety Service............................. 11-13 Hastings Mfg.............................................. 9-15 Flexfab................................%......................7-17 The Wolverines .......................................8-16 Sto.np .........................................................2-22 Adult League Organizational Meetings The following meetings have been sched­ uled to organize adult leagues that begin in November. Each team that participated last year and any new teams that would like to play should send a representative League organization, rule changes, deadlines, fees and league starting times will be covered. There is a limit on the number of teams that can participate so attendance at the meeting is important. For more information, please call the YMCA 945-4574. Adult Basketball League Organizational Meeting Wednesday. Oct. 20 at 7:45 p.m., in room B-125 at the Hastings High School. Final deadline for teams registering is Nov. 10. Teams will be registered on a first come, first served basis. The league is slated to begin the week of Nov. 29 at the Hastings Middle School. Games will be played Tuesday-Thursday. A 12 game schedule will be developed. Adult Indoor Soccer League (Hastings Area) Organizational Meeting Wednesday. Oct 20 at 7 p.m., in room B125 at the Hastings High School, covered. The league will be played on Wednesday nights at the Hastings High School begin­ ning in early November. Adult Indoor Soccer (Lake Odessa Area) Organizational Meeting Thursday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m.. at the Lakewood Jr. High School. Meet at the achool that contest. evenings, beginning in November. • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE DO NOT RAKE LEAVES INTO THE STREET This prac­ tice is illegal and may cause an accident, injury, or loss of life. The leaves will plug up the storm sewer and cause Hooding. Vandals may set them on fire. On windy days they will blow back into your yard and your neighbors yard and cause you and them to do the work over again. Instead, please put your leaves in a compostable bag or, if you choose, you may take leaves to the Drop-Off Site on State Rd. west of the cemetery. The Drop-Off Site is open every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. to noon and on Tuesday mornings and Thursday af­ ternoons by appointment through the end of November. Call City Hall at 945-2468 for an appointment. There is no charge. Compostable bags may be purchased in Hastings at Felpausch, Kmart, Plumb's and True Value Garden Center. Bagged leaves will be picked up at no charge to the resident by Waste Management on Saturday, November 13th, and again on Saturday, December 4th. If you are unable to bag your leaves, call City Hall at 945-2468 and we will arrange to have them bagged for you at no charge by eighth grade students who have volunteered to do this work. We appreciate your cooperation to help make this fall chore as safe and pleasant as possible. YELLOW PAGES KEEPS YOUR PHONE RINGING ♦ Our advertising professionals are helping area business people keep their phones ringing with affordable and effective telephone directory advertising. * Advertise in the Barry County Area Wide Telephone Directory and reach more than 55,000 people all year long! Barry County Area Wide THE MOST READ BOOK 1W-2000 £ * The official directory of: Barry County Telephone Company, published by CCD. Your Community. Your Directory. TV CCD Barry County For more information, call: 800-500-2773! �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 14. 1999 BCC footers win three of four; now 11-2 The Eagles continue to excel on the soccer fields, winning three of four games last week. Barry County Christian beat Faith Bible last Thursday 4-0 with Neal Chapman scoring all four. Josh Lamphcrc added two assists. Mitchells name to CMU record book The Lady Viking girls take a warm-up job before heading to the finish line for last Thursday's Invitational held at Lakewood High School. Both Lakewood and Maple Valley runners represented Bany County at the event. Vikings, Lions record top times Lakewood's bo;.» grabbed first place honors at the Oct. 7 invitational held at Lakewood High School, while Kelloggsville's girls also came away as champions. In the boys event. Lakewood had a team score of 37, Central Montcalm was second with 56, Kelloggsville third with 90, Grand Rapids Baptist fourth with 104, Maple Valley fifth with 111, North Hill Academy sixth with 139 and Saranac finished seventh with a score of 173. For the Vikings, Jeremy Frost was the grand champion, covering the course in 17:45. Joel Dow was sixth in 18:38, Travis Williams ninth in 18:56, Dave Stuart 10th in 18:57, Richard Gretsky 11th in 19:01, Chad Possehn 31st in 20: 04, Dave Smith 35th in 20:18, Doug Wakley 43rd in 20:59, Nathan Boucher 46th in 21:10, Carl VanDyke 50th in 21: 31, Aaron Stahl 57th and Brian Rohrbacher 64th, also for the Vikings. For the M.V. Lions, Ken Rhodes was seventh ir. 18:45, Ryan Emerick 15th in 19:10, Justin Sealy 23rd in 19:50, Marc Bush 27th in 19:56 and Michael Hamilton 47th in 21:11. In the girls race, Kelloggsville totaled 20 points, M'lplc Valley was second with 53, Central Montcalm third with 55 and Lakewood finished fourth with 90 points. Cassady Murphy finished sixth in 22:21, Hayley Todd 10th in 22:53. Terilyn VanOrdcr 11 th in 23:09, Carissa Keasler 15th in 23:13, Michelle Silsbee 19th in 24:11, Kari Emerick 35th in 27:51 and Camille Wieland 51st for the Lady Lions. For Lakewood's girls, Nikki Engle was 16th in 23:37, Jessica Porsehn 17th in 23: 57, Stephanie VanDyke 18th in 24: 11, Jessica LaDere 23rd in 24:39, Amanda Bush 30th in 25:56, Samantha Taylor 33rd in 27:49, Stephanie Ehl 40th in 34:07, Rachel Moore was 48th, Michelle Neeb 49th and Kristina Nichols was 50th. Central Michigan University junior spiker Jennifer Mitchell has added her name to the Chippewa volleyball record book. The former standout at Lakewood High School now ranks 10th at CMU with 41 career block solos. In the coming matches, the 6-0 middle hitter should pen her name in the career block assists and total blocks lists. Mitchell is averaging 2.97 kills, 2.24 digs, 0.97 blocks and 0.40 service aces. CMU was 5-11 overall and 2-4 in the Mid-American Conference play heading into Wednesday’s matchup with league­ leading Western Michigan University. Seymour plays at Albion Former Vermontville star holds state records When it comes to strikeouts, Ken Beardslee was one of the best. The former Vermontville High School struck out 20 hitters in 1949 top share the Michigan High School sports record for strikeouts in a seven-inning game with Drew Henson (Brighton, 1949) and John Siegler (Fowlerville. 1996). Beardslee feat came against Saranac. Beardslee also holds records for a nine-inning game (26 in 1949 versus Holt) and a 10-inning game (25 in 1949 versus Middleville). The flame-throwing hurler recorded 209 strikeouts (another record) in 1949 and managed eight no-hitters (another all-time mark) from 1947-49. Brian Seymour, a graduate of Hastings High School, is a senior member of the Albion College football team, playing on the Britons' offensive line. In 1998, Albion won the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) title and earned a birth to the NCAA Division III playoffs. Albion is currently 3-2 overall and opened its MIAA campaign with a 35-21 win over Defiance College and a 33-6 victory against Adrian College. Another former Saxon playing college football is Ed Youngs. Youngs has been one of the top tacklers on the Wayne State University football team, but an early season injury has ended his year. Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner subscriptions BCC coach Dean Lamphcrc credited his defense with playing a solid game. Goalkeepers David Thompson (four saves) and Rob Stuut (four saves) benefited from the defensive hustle. In the ACS1 Tournament last weekend in Kent City, the Eagles lost to Heritage of Kalamazoo 2-1 and beat Lakeside of Lansing 6-1 The victory over Lakeside earned them a third place showing. Chapman scored versus Heritage and Stuut made the assist. Thompson made 11 saves in a contested game that Heritage led 1-0 at the half. Chapman scored four. Adam Winegar one and Theron Barlow one in the win over Lakeside. Assists were achieved by Josh Lamphcrc (three), Eric Lamphcrc, Theron Barlow and Adam Winegar. On Monday. BCC (11-2 overall) beat East Martin 3-0. Barlow, Josh Lamphere and Ron Holley scored goals. Eric Lamphere had two assists and Meredith Rozcma had one assist. Thompson collected two saves and Stuut came up with six saves. BCC eagers move to 5-1 Barry County Christian's Lady Eagles improved to 5-1 on Oct. 7 with a 36-28 home basketball win against Faith Bible. Meredith Rozcma scored 12 points and pulled down eight rebounds, Heidi Schmidt collected 11 caroms and scored 10 points, Andrea Bulthousc pulled down six rebounds to go along with her 4 points and Becky Mcengs contributed with seven rebounds and five steals. LADY TROJANS continued from page 12 Danielle Quisenberry was first in 19: 41, Melissa Quisenberry second in 20:02, Verkcrkc third in 20:50, Richter sixth in 21:31, Dood eighth in 21:34, Nyland ninth in 21:47, Miller 13th in 22:42, Simon 22nd in 23:37, Norton 23rd in 23:52, Rabbers 27th in 24:10 and Gustafson 40th in 25:13. Middleville's boys were fifth with 83 points. Godwin Heights scored 46 points and finished first. Brog was fourth in 18:09, Wyant 11 th in 18:59, Tomson 24th in 20:05. Boom 25th in 20:07, Page 26lh in 20:08, Thaler 37th in 20:47. Robinson 41st 21: 03 and Timmer 42nd in 21:06. 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October 14. 1999 - Page 15 Surea CITY OF HASTINGS 1998 Annual Water Quality Report .continued CITY OF HASTINGS WATER QUALITY FOR 1998 Elizabeth Palmer Geraldine R. Cutchall BARLOW LAKE - Mrs Elizabeth Palmer, age 87. of Bartow Lake, passed away al home Saturday, October 9, 1999. Mrs. Palmer was born on March 20. 1912 in Hudsonville, the daughter of John and Maggie (Nedervdd) DeVree. She was raised in Hudsonville and attended and graduated from Hudsonville School. She went to Western Michigan College and received her BA and MA and was a member of Kappa Delta Pi. Mrs. Palmer married Amos Palmer on April 27, 1935. She was employed at Freeport, Delton, and Middleville Schools. She was a member of Middleville United Methodist Church, where she served faithfully on many different groups aid committees and also assisted as organist. She was a former president of the following clubs and organizations: Church Women United. Jennie Rugg Circle, Middleville Womens Club. After 60 Club, Barry County Retired School Personnel, was chairman of the Middleville Emergency Food Pantry, she participated in the Walk for Warmth. In addition Elizabeth served as secretary and president of the Bark. Lake Association and complied its directory for many years. She was an avid reader. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and children all ages. She especially enjoyed the beauty of Bartow Lake with the changing seasons. She was pcceded in death by her husband, Amos W Palmer and granddaughter. Annette Thick. Mrs. Palmer is survived by her son. Fred (Shirley) Palmer of Arcadia, Florida; three daughters, Enid (John) Thick of Hastings. Beatrice (Paul) Liebenauer of Oswego. New York, and Bernice Wood of Lexington, Kentucky; one special great grandson. JJ. Thick of Middleville and friend. Jennifer Rodgers; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two sisters, Josephine VanTil of Cascade, and Ethel Nagy of Jenison; two sisters-in-law. Alice DeVree of Hudsonville, and Beulah DeVree of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held on Tuesday. October 12, 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville Reverend Lee Zachman and Reverend Carl Staser officiated. httrfment was in Irving Cemetery. Irving Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Bany Community Hospice or the Middleville United Methodist Church. Become a ’'Sports Nut and read all the area sports each week in The Banner! HASTINGS - Geraldine R Culchill, age 75, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 1999 at Tcndercarc of Hastings. Miss Cutchall was bom on March 15, 1924 in Jackson, the daughter of Alvin and Florence (Morris) Cutchall. She was raised in Jackson. Garden City and Quincy and attended schools there. She moved to Hastings in the late 1960’s. Miss Cutchall was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gerald Cutchall on September 15, 1989. Miss Cutchall is survived by her sister* in-law, Irene Cutchall of Balch Springs, Texas; one niece, Sharon Dixon of Balch Springs, Texas; one great niece; four great nephews; two stepbrothers, and two stepsisters. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 8, 1999 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, Reverend Dr. Michael J. Anton officiated. Interment took place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice. Dear Customer: We are pleased to present a summary of the quality of the water provided to you during the past year. The Safe Drinking Waler Act (SDWA) requires that utilities issue an annual "Consumer Confidence" report to customers in addition to ocher notices that may be required by law. The City of Hastings vigilantly safeguards its water supplies and is proud to report that our system has never had a violation of maximum contaminant levels; however, the action level for copper was exceeded in 1998 and this is explained in detail in the section marked 'About our Copper violation' below. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, how it compares to EPA and state standards, and the risks our waler testing and treatment are designed to prevent. Wc are committed to providing you with information because informed consumers are our best allies WATER SYSTEM INFORMATION We encourage public interest and participation in our community's decisions affecting drinking water. Regular city council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month tn City Hall at 7:30pm. The public is welcome. If you have any questions about this report or any other questions pertaining to The City of Hastings drinking water, please contact Darrell Carr, City of Hastings Waler Department, at 945-2331. WATER SOURCE The City Hastings is supplied by groundwater from 4 wells located within the City limits. Three of the four wells are in excess of 290 feet deep and supply a very good quality of water. During the year 1998, the City of Hastings distributed 283 million gallons of water. This water was distributed not only to residential customers but also to industry located within the City of Hastings IMPORTANT INFORMATION Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (I -800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/4IDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Crypto-sporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). Curtis A. Laurence The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottkd water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and HICKORY CORNERS - Curtis A. Lawrence, age 92, of Hickory Comers, passed away on Monday, October 11.1999 in Plainwell. Mr Lawrence was bom on November 22, 1906. in Hickory Comers, the son of Frank and Lucy (Hathaway) Lawrence. He was united in marriage to Leona Hart on December 29, 1927. Mr. Lawrence was a resident of Hickory Comers all his life, and was a member of the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church, where he taught Sunday School for over forty-five years. He drove school bus for nine years for the Gull Lake Public Schools, and was on the Bany County Book Committee, where he helped form a Bany County History Book in 1985. Mr. Lawrence was a life member of the Michigan State Horticultural Society, as he owned and operated an apple orchard all his life and home delivered cider to many people He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona on March 6, 1997; his parents; a brother. Uo LawnpRGC. usteo.. Mary Irving and Blanche Jones. Mr. Lawrence is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Wendell Bauch of Hickory Comers; grandsons, Bruce (Maureen) Baruch and Wayne Baruch all of Hickory Comers; and a nephew. Dale Koch, who was raised by Curtis and Leona. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 14, 1999. from 2:00-400 P.M. and 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 15, 1999 at 11:00 A.M. at the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Pastor Len Davis officiating. Interment will take place Hickory Comers Cemetery. at wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present tn source water include: • • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential • uses. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the results of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink. EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount o f certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. KEY DEFINITIONS Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment, or other requirements, which a waler system must follow. . WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE The following table lists the results of every regulated contaminant that wc detected in your drinking during the 1998 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in tne water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing performed between January 01 through December 31. 1998 The state requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. The table contains the name of each substance, the highest level allowed by regulation (MCL), the ideal goals for public health, the amount detected, the usual sources of such contamination. footnotes explaining our findings, and a key to units of measurement AL: Action Level. MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level: MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal; pCi/l: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity); ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/1); ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug(l) iMqpate MtX Han* Van MC?t Flondr (ppm) 4 02 4 1 0.5 1 5% Positive 0% Positive 0 50* Less (baa 4.0 0 East Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church and CowttehtoNWi | By-product of drinking water cNormatioo. | - will be appreciated. Tout Water additive which promotes swag Trihakxnethancs SUBSCRIBE TODAY...Caii (TTHMsXppb) 945-9554 ■ . ’'Uf Total Cot ifonn ■ Naturally present in env ironment | Bacteria Helping make diabetes a little easier to live with. Beta Emitters (pCkfl) Alpha eroinen (pCid) IS Less thaa 3.0 AL >taa*s»wmr (SO-PBraufe (Action Level) 0 — Qcny of Mini nd M itnlr dipnrtl : Erosion of natural deposits j Vtoc) Lead (ppb) is 52 Cower ippm) 13 1 32 Corrosion of household plumbing systems. 4 site above AL oat of Corrosion of household plumbing systems. 20 sites sampled MCL (KfcMLndl 5«pte Date Sot Regelated 5 April. 1998 Not Regulated 00005 May. 1997 Sot Regulated 274 April. 1991 Sodium (ppm) Sot Regulated II April. 1991 Sulfate (ppm) Not Regulated 15 April. 1991 t Highest Level WALtMART mL.MAKT CaaWHiMaB Allowed) Chloride (ppm) Chloroform (ppm) Hardness (ppm) — NOW OPEN! — By-pradua of drinkin, eblorinakm Naturally present in environment. mCaCoJ Wall Lalje Boardintg Kennels Clean Environment Dependable Care •EPA considers 50 pCi/l to be the level of concern tor beta particles ••Regulated at Customer Tap \bout our Copper v relation The City of Hastings U ater Plant effluent (i.e groundwater leaving the plant) contains absolutely no Copper indicating that the mam source of this contaminant is primarily residential piping and fixtures In an effort to minimize leaching of copper and lead from any passible waler contact source, the City of Hastings adds a phosphate to the water which binds to the inside of all piping and provides a protective burner between the drinking water and any potential problem metal contained therein In addition, the City of Hastings has recently increased the qu,mntv of phosphate as a result of this increased copper concentration as detected during the latest monnenng event The City will be performing 1663 M-43 S W . Hastings K another round of sampling during late summer and early fall 1099 to verify that the phosphate increase has properly addressed the increased copper 945-9896 Accepting Cats December 1st concentration Please note that Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water-containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress Some people who drink water-containing copper tn excess of the action ______ level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage People with Wilson's Disease should consult (heir personal doctor �Pag, 14 - Th, Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 14 1SS9 Wall Lake group files objection to settlement Women’s prisons, agriculture among hot topics by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Greater Wall Lake Association has filed a forme! objection in Barry County Circuit Court to the settlement of a lawsuit that claimed the Southwest Bany County Sewage Disposal System was not designed or built properly, and asked engineers and contractors involved in the project to rec­ Discussion on how women's prisons are operated, long term health care and a debate over the taking away of local control over farming operations by the State of Michigan were part of the October Legislative Coffee held at the County Seat Lounge Monday morning. Attending were (left to right) United States Congressman Peter Hoekstra, Sen. Joanne Emmons and State Rep. Terry Geiger. Hoekstra pointed out that legislation debated in Congress includes a bill that would make it possible for employers to be just as liable for health care decisions as H.M.Os. "If this passes, one affect is you are going to see fewer people covered by insurance," said Hoekstra. He also noted that the U.S. spends $1.7 trillion per year and that the national debt should be reduced by $141 billon by the year 2000. tify the situation. The settlement required Progressive En­ gineering Inc. of Grand Rapids to pay for a boiler that would heat up the wastewater in the sewage plant to a temperature necessary to properly break down incoming sewage. It required other defendants in the suit to pay a portion of the cost of the boiler. The lake association listed a number of objections to the settlement, including: 1) The agreement does not include pay­ ment for expenses due to sewage backup, spills and leaks, and reburial of shallow pipes caused by faulty construction and/or design 2) It fails to address environmental is­ sues, such as the cost of cleanup of areas where the sewer authority has been dis­ charging untreated and treated sewage in Violation of Michigan Department of Envi­ ronmental Quality regulations. 3) It does not address the potential lower property values caused by the increased costs and assessments of the sewer project and faulty construction and design thereof. 4) It does not address the incressed costs caused by a faulty design which requires treatment of septic material which appar­ ently exurot be treated properly in the cur­ rent facility. 5) The proposed boiler system is consid­ erably less expensive than the systemfs) proposed by experts and therefore of ques­ tionable quality and durability. 6) The settlement does not adequately address potential future capacity problems and the likely need for additional treatment basins. 7) The above "terns were not included in the original ccmplaint by the plaintiffs, and would not be addressed if the matter came to trial, and the association members "wish to voice their disappointment at the failure of authorities to folly protect the taxpayers." According to Wall Lake resident John Hosier, in regards to the first objection re­ lating to pipe spillages, the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority has been using debt retirement money col­ lected from users of the system to pay for the cleanup of spillages. In regards to the fourth objection. Hosier said that 10 percent of the solid waste gen­ erated by users of the system is not even treated at the wastewater treatment plant, but rather dumped on a former's field. The lake association's interest in the suit, which was filed by the county and the sewer authority against Progressive and other defendants, does not carry the same weight as the initial plaintiffs. Association member Barb Cichy said the formal objection could result in the circuit judge asking for a bearing on the matter. "We car object to the settlement," she said, "the jvdge can look at it, and he has the authority to say let's go to a hearing and talk about it.' But we don't look at that happening ” If such a hearing is held, Cichy said, and "the association proves its case,* then "he judge has the option of holding a trial on the original suit The association had to petition the court after the original suit was filed to be in­ cluded in it as a plaintiff, but as lessor le­ gal "intervenors," its interest is not as great as that of the county and sewer authority. Cichy said at the time the association joined the suit that the association didn't believe the county or sewer authority were adequately representing the interests of those using the sewer system. In addition to the settlement, Cichy and others have voiced objections to increases in the sewer system's monthly operating and maintenance fees being proposed by the sewer authority. Those objecting say there is no way presently to property ac­ count for money coming into the sewer au­ thority since separate operation and main­ tenance, debt retirement and renewal and replacement accounts have not been kept and there is no way of knowing bow much money is being spent on repairing the faulty system that should be spent on regu­ lar repair and maintenance. The rare increase will discussed at the next sewer authority meeting Monday. Oct. 25, at 9 a_n. in the Barry Township Hall in Dehon Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. A Novel Idea for the Banner... CHAPTER SIX By R.N. Lake Not Guilty, Just Dead All chamcters in this book are fictional and any resem­ blance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. Synopsis While Undersheriff Greg Kennard is in Washing­ ton, local editor Darrel Overstreet tries to get a story on the new three-county drug fighting unit to be headed by Lieu­ tenant John Swanson of Carrolvillc. He misses him because cfa snowstorm. After Overstreet's return to Bartley County a fire consumes Hanrahan s Bar. where Debbie Sullivan met Raymond Cargile before their ill-fated ride home and the ac­ cident on Cold Creek Road. Overstreet and is wife, Linda, go to thefire scene and Linda takes photographs just before the building collapses. She thinks that there was a body inside. In the meantime Kennard gets surprising news. The FBI’s top toxicologist shook hts head. “Kennard,” he said, “I know it’s not what you want to hear, but the fact is that there are some substances that would in­ duce narcosis and leave no trace even an hour after inges­ tion” “In other words,” Greg picked it up, “if a man got a mickey in a bar, went .o sleep on the way home, ran off the road and killed himself, and wasn’t found for several hours, all traces of the knockout drops would be gone ” "Exactly.” Greg thought a minute. “What if the accident happened when the temperature was near zero and the victim was frozen, would that make any difference" The expen on poisonous substances looked his amaze­ ment “I thought I’d heard them all,” he snorted “but that’s a new one. Yes, I suppose that it would make a difference, that freezing might prevent complete dissipation of the sub­ stance” “Doc. this is important to me. Can you give me a list of probable agents that might be used in a mickey and what to look for in an autopsy. Also any data relating to the effects of freezing. I need it now. There's a bunal scheduled today in my home town and this could be important. In fact. I’ll get the medical examiner on the phone and you give him what you can." He pulled the phone across the desk, picked up the re­ ceiver “Don’t worry, doc. I’ll make it collect We don't want to run up the Bureau's phone bill.” “I don’t like working off the cuff this way. 1 should have some time ” “There isn’t any. It’s that kind of situation” In something less than a minute, one of Roundtree’s four telephone operators was on the line and in another ninety seconds, the toxicologist was into a discussion with Dr. Wally Hamner. Greg made some notes as he listened to the expert and tried to understand and remember much of the scientific jargon. Conversation over, he left as quickly as he gracefully could, caught a taxi. It was a long nde to Dulles Airport and hed just make the plane to Chicago If he missed, there’d be no connecting flight into Carrollville. where he’d parked the car He grimaced as he thought about the weather reports He’d probably have to shovel himself out of the airport parking lot. What a frustrating way that would be to round off a whole day of incredible events. In all hts previous experience, there’d never been anything like the meeting in General White’s office. The General him­ self, rotdial, fncndly, but hurried as always, had introduced the third man in the .-oom He was a civilian, probably a Texan from his drawl, veiv large, very deliberate, very, very positive The conversation opened pleasantly “General White pves you mighty good marks.” Mr. Christopher Aubin said. “Says you did a great job for him. and for the country, in a tough post ” “Thank you. General.” Greg threw a half salute “It was a pleasure working for you ” “We figure a nan with your record is absolutely trustwor­ thy and can be made pnvy to highly confidential informa­ tion” “Who is we9” Greg asked “The Bureau." Aubin said “The Federal Bureau of Inves­ tigation” The soldier interrupted “Let me explain something. Kennard. Unlikely as it might seem, I’m being used as a cover. Because of our old associa­ tion, it’s perfectly logical for me to call you into Washington. Could be to discuss a case that 's still open. Maybe I want to re-recruit you. That's not a bad idea. Or ask you to help with a temporary state-side assignment. Anyway, none of those are the reasons you’re here. In fact, the Provost Marshal Gen­ eral ¥ office has nothing to do with this, except, as I say, to provide cover.” Kennard simply waited. "Last Thursday,” the FBI man said, "some fingerprint im­ pressions arrived here from Roundtree. Michigan, requesting a routine check for identification. They went into the com­ puter end we got a hit, a positive ID. It was called to my at­ tention and at that point I checked out the requesting officer." "Me,” Kennard said. “You.” The words continued, softly. “Of course, I didn't know you from Adam’s off ox, so I checked you out, right through your military records. That got me to the General.” White nodded. “He recommended bringing you here so we could talk this thing out. From here on itfc in absolute confidence. Under­ stood9” "Of course ” Aubin deliberately opened a small briefcase on the table beside him. He handed a folder to the Undersheriff. “Look it over,” he said. “Take your time.” A photograph of Ray Cargile stared up at Kennard. The name next to it was Richard Stansbury, Agent, assigned to the Chicago office of the FBI. Greg couldn’t help it. A low whistle sounded in the big of­ fice. "A stunner, huh?” from White. “Yes, indeed. What Is it all about?" “When 1 finish telling you,” the Texan said, “I hope you’ll understand why we want you to go along with the fact that what occurred is to be reported as an unfortunate accident, and, as far as your office is concerned, the investigation is categorically closed.” “It's not quite that simple. Sheriff Cadwaller, the whole de­ partment expects me to bring back an identification. The State Police in Lansing have already reported that the prints we sent them don’t match the name he was using.” “We’ll give you an identity and clue Lansing in, too. That can all be covered. No problem. Here, we’ve got it all worked out.” He took a second dossier from the case. Richard Stansbury, alias Ray Cargile, gained a third name and a whole fictional history. As far as the accident in Cold Creek was concerned, the victim^ name was Ira Tobin. He had been using the alias because a Friend of the Court from another county was looking for him for a non-support charge. He’d known the man, Ray Cargile, knew he'd died in prison. That’s why he’d borrowed his name. Plant the story, close the case, that’s ail I was suppose to do. "Can’t you tell me more about Stansbury, what he was working on?” Greg asked. “Sorry," Agent Aubin said. “1 can’t tell you any more than I have, fhose arc my orders.” “You mean that even with the kind of security record I’ve got, with the background you and General White have dis­ cussed, I’m still not qualified to hear the whole story?” "It’s Bureau policy’. The fewer people who know some­ thing. the less the chance of leaks.” “From the gospel of J. Edgar.” Kennard said, fighting back the anger he felt. Obviously Aubin was simply carrying out an assigned mission. “Yes sir, chapter and verse.” The big Texan snapped his briefcase shut. rose, extended his hand. “I’ll promise you this, Kennard. Just as soon as we can, we’ll fill you in on details. And we do appreciate both your cooperation and the fact that you’ll keep this tn confidence.” “OK. Aubin.” Kennard shook the hand. “While I’m here, can I have a talk with your toxicologist?” “You bet. Anything wc can do for you, we’ll be glad to do.” And that had been that From the time he got to Dulles until the 737 landed at Car­ rollville, everything went well. His good luck continued there. The parking lot had been plowed, the streets salted and highways cleared. Only the last two miles home were really bad. As he crept along. Kennard caught the reflections of headlights in his rear vision mirror. Who would be on this stretch of road at this hour, on this kind of night? Whoever it was followed him into his driveway. Greg flipped the glove compartment open. His service 357 showed dully in the dash light, readily available. He braked his car, stopped, glanced automatically at his watch. 12:17 a.m. The other car stopped just behind him, the headlights blinding bright. He crouched, waited, glimpsed someone getting out of the driver's side. “Kennard,” came the shout and the familiar voice. He re­ laxed. What, he wondered, was Darrel Overstreet doing up and on the road just after midnight? By now the porch and yard lights were on. Susan, robe hugged tight around her, stopped out on the frem porch "Greg?" The question came, "You all right?” “Sure, honey. Fine. Looks like we got company.” Inside the Kennard house, his sheepskin and overshoes off, Darrel telephone Linda, explained the coincidence of simul­ taneous arrivals by him and Greg and the fact that they were going to compare notes. “I kept the bed warm.” Linda said, "but no more.” “Nor “I’m going to put something on and walk up. 1 couldn’t sleep now, anyhow.” "I’ll come and get you.” “Never mind. I’ll use our driveway, and walk down the road to theirs. That way I won’t have to wade through the deep snow. I’ll be there in ten minutes.” In the big kitchen, Susan had the wood stove glowing and coffee was starting to perk. Kennard, who had a passion for peanut butter, was spreading hunks of homemade bread with the sticky stuff. He offered some to Darrel. “Not at this hour of the night,” the editor refused. “It would kill me.” "How about some leftover Christmas cookies?" Susan of­ fered “That’s more like it," Darrel agreed. He dropped his voice. “Hope wc don’t wake the kids." "Don’t worry about it," Greg assured him. "Once those boys are down and out they sleep like Rip Van Winkle.” It was a little after 2:00 a.m when the Overstreets went home. Greg had listened to the story of the fire with great in­ terest. He planned to call in a state fire marshal to investigate for arson, if Sheriff Cadwaller was agreeable. He listened in­ tently as Linda told of how she thought she’d seen someone inside. He expressed curiosity as to Hanrahan’s absence from the scene. Then the talked about his own day, told the story of the fictional Ira Tobin, identified by finger-print compar­ isons, and, apparently, victim of a strange, inexplicable acci­ dent. He had to concur, the Undersheriff said, with his bosses contention that the case was closed. Darrel looked puzzled, dubious. “That’s quite a turnaround, isn’t it, Greg? I mean, you’re the guy who asked all the questions at first. “Sometimes us cops are too suspicious,” Kennard shrugged, sipped his coffee. “We overcomplicate things. What actually happened, I now believe, was that Cargile had too much to drink, offered to take Debbie Sullivan h'-me, got confused and simply got too far out on the ice before he re­ alized what was happening. Once that cold water hit him he went into shock and it was curtains. Verdict, accidental death." “Why was the little girl with them?” Susan Kennard asked her husband. “She was probably staying with a friend, had to be picked up. That's something we’ve got to check out." "But," Susan persisted, “wouldn’t a friend come forward when she read about the accident?" “Not necessarily, people just don’t like to get involved.” “Well." Darrel interjected “we can’t work it all out by sun­ rise. Me, I’m for some sleep." He stood up and Linda fol­ lowed suit. “Greg, if you say it’s an accident, that’s good enough for me. Now it’s yesterday news. Hanrahan's fire takes over and we’ve got to get the pictures and story ready for this weekt paper Disaster, alas, is a publisher’s greatest treasure and Roundtree is turning into a gold mine.” At 2:30 a.m., Greg watched the lights in the Overstreet house, three hundred yards down the hill, blink out. I wonder if they really believed me, he thought. It’s a hell of a note when you have to fool your friends. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 14. 1999 - Page 17 McCain for President Committee established Tonight is meeting time for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society at Lake Manor with the Claude Shellenbarger story of hts involvement in World War II. The Ionia County chapter of the Michi­ gan Association of Retired School Person­ nel meets next Thursday. Oct. 21, at the Ionia Commission on Aging for a noon lun­ cheon. Call 374-8420 with reservations and leave a message. The Shoppers Guide for three weeks carried the wrong date for this meeting. Several members attended the September Area 15 meeting at Grand Rail crossing closings arc the order of the day in town. The repairs have seemed to go from cast to west. The Roberts Road cross­ ing was closed for several days about the same time as Tasker Road was closed in the opposite direction from the village. Last week. Third Avenue and First Street were closed. Once that work was finished. Fourth Avenue was closed. Barricades were set in place Friday late afternoon. New rail sec­ tions have been stacked along the tracks for weeks, waiting for this time. Mounds of coarse gravel are in the street, awaiting dis­ tribution. A drive in the country shows that Tasker Road has been built up on both approaches. Likewise the road surface on Musgrove Highway near Bliss Road is much higher than before, indicating that the new rail levels arc higher. Jordan Lake Road crossing was done months ago when the new cantilevered signals were installed. This same project allowed the road width to become uniform with the rest of the road. Before there had been guard rails on the approaches to the vertical posts which held the flashing red signals and bells. Likely Tupper Lake crossing will be next, the last one in town to do. The Ionia County- Genealogical Society met Saturday with more than 20 present First time visitors were introduced. Mrs. Max Wilde of Hastings was one. A couple came from Grayling to attend. They got no specific answers in their query about Hen­ dersons and Bensons, but felt their trip was worthwhile. The speaker was Patricia Brown. She gave a very pleasing program with her observations about life portrayed in the diaries of Lizzie Dravenstatt, who had her young live near Portland, but spent her married life near Eagle. It appears that most work in the house and on the farm was done in the forenoons. Afternoons were used for trips to town to market, animals, to buy goods, to visit the neighbors, attend funerals, go to quitting bees or to minister 30 years. Mrs. brown had edited them and the resulting book is for sale. One copy is at the ICGS library Newcomers always mar­ vel at the depot structure and its preserva­ tion. The fall newsletters were distributed The November meeting will feature the president and secretary who will share some of their nuggets from the national convocation of genealogy societies in St. Louis, MO. in the summer. A total of 22 have qualified for First Families status for 1999. Many of them had not been members before this fall. They will be recognized at the banquet Oct. 23 which is open to pre­ sent and past First Families members and their guests. Two members of the Central United Methodist Women nude a trip to Grand Rapids Community House last Wednesday to deliver clothing items and other goods that can be used in the many projects there On the day of the visit, more than 200 meals had been sent out with three drivers for home delivery Other seniors of the neighborhood were to eat on the premises. The child care division was busy with chil­ dren tn three age brackets having morning play Some children were arriving on buses after morning kindergarten Roberto Diaz of Fourth Avenue under­ went bypass surgery at Lansing recently Leaf raking is rising to the top of the list of things to do. Already, orange hags are noted, filled with dry leaves. Burning can be legally done in (he village on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from noon to sun­ down on gravel or grass, but not on the Bill Bauer points out India scenery to Shelly Reiser at Central United Methodist Church A "Bany County for McCain" commit­ tee is being formed and led by elected County Surveyor Brian Reynolds. "Electoral politics should be the market­ place of ideas," Reynolds said. "The can­ didate who articulates the best ideas, who 'sells' those ideas to the electorate, should prevail at the election. "For that reason, and many others... I am announcing my endorsement of Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) for the Republican nomination for president of the United States. I intend to campaign vigorously for McCain to (pardon the pun) 'beat the bush­ es' for primary votes for McCain and fi­ nancial support for his campaign." Other GOP presidential candidates in­ clude front-runner George W. Bush, Eliza­ beth Dole, Steve Forbes and Gary Bauer. Reynolds said his decision to support McCain is partly in response to an­ nouncements of support for Bush from State Senator Joanne Emmons and Gov. John Engler. "1 have no illusions," said the surveyor, also a former county Republican Party treasurer. "I don't expect this to have the impact of the Engler and Emmons en­ dorsements. "It’s not that I dislike Bush; I believe he's a good man with the potential to be a good president. But his campaign thus far seems like politics as usual. And the fi­ nancing of the Bush campaign is every­ thing I detest, big money out to 'buy* the election and the influence that goes with it." NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE n— ------- ■— — rvouce or mortgage t-orecioaure bate TH» RRM IS A DEBT COLLLCTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauff has been made in the condition* of a mortgage made by Manar R Rupnght (original mortgagors) to First Finance. Inc Mortgagee dated June 28. 1996, and recorded on July 9. 1996 in Liber 665. on Page 915. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assignee by an assignment dated July 10. 1996. which was recorded on June 23.1997. in Liber 699. on Page 420. Barry County Records, on which mortgage PURSUANT TO SECTION 1692 OF TITLE 15 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY I NF OR MAT ION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE WHEREAS, default has been made m the terms ar.J conditions of a certain Promissory Note and Mortgage made by John C. Slawtnski and Effie M Slawmski. husband and wife. Mort­ gagors to NatoneCrecM Financial Services Cor­ A new rail section awaits installation on Fourth Avenue. street surface. Michigan kiwi? Yes, it is possible. The hardy variety of this fruited vine has yield­ ed a record crop of fruit this year. The vine is likely 15 years old and this is its first crop larger than a hatful. This year it is measured by the panful. Besides being eaten fresh, it can be made into refrigerator type preserves with pears and pectin. It can be combined with pudding to make dessert for tart shells or pre rmsw It muter jam aito: "*• ‘ A rented hi-risc vehicle was used last week to remove the four varieties of ban­ ners on the lamp posts. They advertise the fair. Depot Day. the Friendly Village and the Art in the Park Joe and Manlyn Leslie arc the happy first time great-grandparents of Madison Leslie, bom on Oct. 5 to Jesse and Kim Vande Creek of Detroit. Extension experts at MSU give timely fall advice about chrysanthemums. Fall plantings *hould be done early enough for the roots to become established before truly frigid weather. Large masses will survive the winter better Field grown mums have a better chance of survival. A really showy display of field grown mums is on Tupper Lake Road just west of the village between the Shook and Galaviz homes. Carl and Marlynn Simmet have a wide variety of jewel colors in their mum crop. The advice is to cut back the stems to half their height once the blooms fade. On Sunday. Central UMC had the special treat of having a speaker from Lansing Dis­ trict’s Missions Saturation. William and Rosemary Bauer of Lansing came to share with an adult class and the gentleman brought the morning message at the church service. He had been a chemistry instructor in Christian schools in India under the Board of Global Ministries. Rosemary worked in the health field during her 30 or 20 years in India. She is a Lansing native, formerly Rosemary Cume from the Down­ ing family. Their last four years had been at Woodstock International School, which was established decades ago for schooling for children of missionaries. The student scope has broadened to include students from many religious backgrounds. Alice Heyboer had attended Woodstock as a child while her parents. Floyd and Hazel Banker, served under Wesleyan Methodist mission board. At another time, Ralph Townsend of Wood­ land was a teacher in the same school. J. Everett Bridgewater is to be feted on hni’90th ■birthday Saratov. Oct. 31: nt Ochs Retirement Center on South Mall Drive. “ Lansing. He and his first wife had a cottage on Tupper Lake for many years. The Loyd Corstons arc part of his family. Scbewa farmer Oren Daniels is also reaching the 90th birthday on Oct. 15. He and wife Beulah live on Bippley Road. Don Bailey was scheduled for heart valve replacement in Grand Rapids Wednesday. Fred Morris had a birthday on Oct. 19. Bill and Barbara Standage will observe their 50th anniversary Oct. 15. Bill has been on the Lake Odessa Community Library board for many years as a representative of Odessa Township. Planning a Garage Sale? Plan to advertise it in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on . Thursday. Call us at 945-9554. poration. Mortgagee, on the 22nd day of Septem­ ber. 1996 and recorded m the Office of the Reg­ ister of Deeds lor the County of Berry. Stale ol Michigan, r.. the 23rd day of September. 1998 in Document no 1018324, and. WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said Mortgage as of the date ol this Notice is the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents ($69,850 00). tor pnno- Under the power of sale contained in said WHEREAS, no suit or proceeding at law or eq­ 800 am until 1200 noon Staffed (No appointment necessary) 8 00 am until Noon By appointment onty - call Shirley at 945-2468 Thursday 11 Noon until 3:00 pm By appointment onfy - call Shirley at 945-2468 Saturday Tuesday This schedule will continue through the end of November. 1999 Event Manshum City Clerk mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- Mie contaned m Mid Mortgage has become op­ erative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of venue, st the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ sale contained in said Mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan made and Drovided NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 18th day of November. 1999, at 1 GO m the afternoon, toctf wrte.MM --------------” Commencmg al a pomt on the North Itne of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. BMtimorB TownshiP MIChigWL **** East. 330 00 toot from the North 1/4 post of sate Section; thence continuing East along said North sate at public auction to the “ highest bidder at ** the Barry County Courthouse. City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, (that being one of the places ot holding Circuit Court m said county), of the premises desenbed in said Mort­ gage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said Mortpay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said Mort- note rate and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the un- The premises described m said Mortgage is lo­ cated in the Township of Castleton. County of Barry Stale of Michigan and legally described as PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4OF SECTION 32 TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS BEGIN­ NING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32. THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAC SECTION. A DIS­ TANCE OF 652 FEET. THENCE EAST PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SA D WEST LINE. 652 FEET. THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE. 240 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Tax Identification No 08-050-032-000-010-01 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the penod of redemption, pursuant to MCL 600 3240. shall be one (1) year from the date of the sate: unless said (11/4) fs-veiifbody Needs a 9ve Qtyartment &ct>. /£££ ftter fservice cTTiocAa for die cards Scjffte. fan made and are Section lino. 165 00 Net. thence South 264 00 feet, thence West 165 00 toot; thence North 264 00 feet to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaN be 30 days from the date ol such sate Dated September 30. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 2 48-593-1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #990809015 (10/28) THtS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wtfliam (IMC) Inc.. Mortgagee, dated December 30. 1998. and recorded on January 22.1999 m Doc­ ument number 1024117. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation. A Texas Corp.. Assignee by an assignment dated February 27. 1999. which was recorded on June 10. 1999,m Document number 1030936. Barry SIXTY-FIVE CORPORATION MARTIN H NEUMANN. Attorney for Mortgagee 6810 S Cedar Street Suite 16 Lansing. Ml 48911 (517) 694-3300 ings. Ml at 100 p.m„ on November 18. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF County Records, on which mortgage there is dem ption penod shall be thirty (30) days DATED October 4. 1999 NATIONSCREDIT FINANCIAL SERVICES ‘Rainbow... Support the BARRY COUNTY UNITED WAY The City wiH be accepting compostable materials (brush, branches less than 10 inches in diameter, bushes, leaves grass clippings, plant materials, etc ) at its material storage yard on West State Road (the City’s old municipal landfill site located west of Riverside Cemetery) Materials must originate from property located within the City of Hastings All materials must be pre approved by the attendant present at the site prior to depositing them at me site Garbage and non-compostaole materials will not be accepted There will be no charge at the site for disposal of these materials Due lo popular demand, the compost site will be open additional hours by sum of ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY AND 89/100 dollars ($109.790 89). ndudmg interest at 11 600% per uity has been instituted X) recover the debt se­ cured by said Mortgage or any part thereof, and !!!!!!!!CORRECTION!!!!!!!! CITY OF HASTINGS COMPOSTABLE MATERIAL DROP-OFF SITE Reynolds said he believes that McCain, by contrast, "is an extraordinary man... His stand on campaign finance reform resonates with me and should resonate with every American. The selling of our government is the greatest domestic and foreign threat to our democracy. "Electoral politics should be the market­ place to sell your ideas, not your soul." For more information about the "Barry County for McCain" campaign committee, call Reynolds at 945-3668 or 948-4103, or fax 945-9591. The address is 2630 Quakazik, Hastings, 49058. THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 19/100 dollars ($65,955 19). in­ cluding interest at 7.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wtH be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtec venue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 p.m, on November 4. 1999 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND, Barry County. Michigan, and are Commencing at the Southeast comer of Sec­ tion 27. Town 4 North Range 7 West thence West on the South Section line. 2030 81 feet to the place of beginning of this description thence North al right angles to the South Section bne. 384 00 feet, thence West parallel to the South Section line. 220 00 feet, thence South at nght thence East on same. 220 00 teet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 23. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 s8.OO-s9-55 No experience necessary’• Must be a quick learner and detail oriented. Basic computer skills. Long term com­ mitment. Near Kent Co. Airport. 474-8134 File #990809392 Hawks (10/21) Give someone who’s moved away ..a GIFT of Keeping to Touch! Give a Banner Subscription. Call 945-9554. �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 14. 1999 COURT NEWS: A Battle Creek man accused of taking part in a scheme to embezzle from Nashville's South End Party Store was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday to spend two to five years in prison. Kelly Michael Swafford, 28, pleaded guilty to embezzling $1,000 to $20,000 from the store between January and May of this year along with girlfriend Shawn Rae MacPherson, also of Battle Creek. Both were employees of the store. McPi:*rson, 28, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of "breaking and entering without breaking with intent," according to a court sentencing document. She was sentenced in Bany County Cir­ cuit Court Sept. 2 to six months in jail with credit for 10 days served and five years probation. Her restitution will be de­ termined at a later date Swafford was ordered to pay $7,500 restitution at his sentence hearing. "The amount of the loss to the victim at­ tributable to Mr. Swafford is less than $2,000 rather than the $15,000 to $20,000 that is missing," said defense attorney Michael McPhillips. "When he pled, he indicated it was at least $1,000." According to McPhillips, Swafford is just one of four other people who have embezzled from the store Swafford admit­ ted to taking cash from the register as well as some goods. "At one time, he gave a key to Ms. MacPheraon," said McPhillips. "I think he does argue that he did not know the extent she went to or the extent to which the other people were taking from the store." According to Probation Agent Judy Brewer, the store's owner, Rick Wertz, had to withdraw $10,000 from his retirement account to balance his books. "The police investigator came up with the $20,000 figure through his own inves­ tigation," said Brewer. “There was one other person who stole considerably from him after this case and one other who stole during this time period." Brewer concluded her comments to the court by saying the victim has asked for a total of $20,000 in restitution. "Kelly Swafford, Shawn MacPherson and this other person are responsible for three-fourths of it," she said. According to assistant prosecutor David Makled, the third party primary embezzled lottery tickets and has been ordered to pay $1,200 restitution. "Ms. MacPherson and Mr. Swafford are responsible for the rest,” said Makled. "$12,000 for Mr. Swafford might be rea­ sonable." Fisher ordered Swafford to pay $7,500 restitution because Swafford admitted to Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 FOR SALE: 11 bred beef caws; l^rejittered Angus bull. 616- A’. ul ISiuk CRAFTERS NEEDED for Caledonia Band 2000craft show on November 20th. Call Barb at 616-891-9587. KALKASKA COUNTY: 6+ 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ vate gravel road, short dnve to State Land and snowmobile KEE LAREDO: White, power ing spot Includes driveway, cleared site, eiectnc available $25,900. $500 down. $3 XVmo . 11% land contract. Northern Land Company. 1-800-9683118,www;nortftanlandco.Com windows. power locks. 6 changer cd player, towing package, well maintained, in great condition i nude A out $11.000080 948­ 0502 Must see HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed Call 1-800-426­ 3085 Ext.41400 24hra. Barnum Rd TK School district. Contact Dave or Barb Dykstra at 795-9321 or 795-1142. FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR $• DOWN! Gov’t A Bank Repos being sold Now! Financing available! Local list­ ing*. 1-800-501-1777 exL 5225. Credit problems? We can help! 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Must have reliable transportation. Cali Jim877-2702111. PART-TIME TELLERS: Are PIANO TUNING, Mg. 1-517-541-1109___________ JANITORIAL: Looking for full-time person to scrub, buff, you responsible and accurate? FAMILY would like to thank Dr. DeWitt and staff, caregivers at Tendercare and Pennock Hos­ pital. friends, and neighbors at Pennock Village for their thoughtful concern during WELDING: 22yrs experience. Free estimates. 616-948-4105 HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES" CALL 616-948­ 4093. yard! Denms Distributing. 1-517­ OUR HOUSE for adult foster 541-1109 DSS SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNERS, NOTICE. We pay cash for used satellite dish equip­ ment Can’t pay the bill? Sell your equipment to Stealth. 100 care has open in & for 1 full-time & I daycare resident, female. 948-9433 ABANDONED REPO - Bank need not be working, must have valid access card. Call Stealth. needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604 DSS SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNERS. NOTICE. Free equipment upgrades, all older satellite equipment (mini dish) will upgrade receiver and blue access card for a new topknotch RCA fourth generation 32 bit processor with new remote and Y2K compliant access card free; equipment can be non-working and must have valid access card. call Stealth. 616-948-0253 FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad I -800-672-9604 REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604 ABANDONED REPO. Bi nk EZ DUMP TRAILER. One year old, used very little. $3,100. Caflafter500pm.616-945-9340 needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. FREE: Couch and lovcseat Call after 5:00pm at 616-945-9340 FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Payments less than rent. Call Delta Homes. 1-800-968-7376. for more information. I In other court business: • Thomas Andrew Lethcoe, 20, of Hast­ ings was sentenced to 2 1/2 to 4 years in prison on a conviction of probation viola­ tion and 16 months to 2 years in prison on a conviction of resisting and obstructing a police officer. Both sentences will be served concur­ rently. Lethcoe pleaded guilty to both charges in exchange for two charges of drunk driv­ ing, one charge of damaging police prop­ erty and one charge of illegal entry being dismissed. Lethcoe was charged with resisting po­ lice after they attempted to arrest him for allegedly entering the home of a Hastings woman and assaulting her. Lethcoe told • Edward Englehart, 46, of Freeport, pleaded guilty to driving under the influ­ ence and to fourth degree fleeing and elud­ ing police. Englehart admitted that he had been driving on M-43 in Carlton Township on July 30 with a blood alcohol level of .14 percent and that when he tried to flee from police, he crashed into a ditch. He is set to be sentenced Oct. 21. • Troy Balyeat, 32, of Hastings was sen­ tenced to eight months in the Barry County Jail, three years probation and $1,000 fines and costs for failing to regis­ ter a change of address with the state Sex Offender Registration Act According to Prosecutor Dale Crowley, Balyeat had been registered previously, but failed to notify authorities when he moved. "He knows it is a violation," said de­ fense attorney Frank Hillary. "He did not deliberately do it. It's not a matter of him trying to hide out, it's just a matter of him moving from place to place." Balyeat is being held on $50,000 bond in the Kent County Jail on another alleged offense. * Edmond Saldivar, 39, of Hastings was sentenced to nine months in jail with credit for 26 days served, a sentence en­ hanced by the third offense notice on his conviction of drunk driving. CONTINUED on page 19 POLICE BEAT Fisher he stiffened his body as they at­ tempted to place him into the patrol car. He then broke a window in the cruiser. "Based on his inability to control him­ self and to follow the rules of probation, we recommend a prison sentence," said Makled. But according to defense attorney Jim Gouiooze, Lethcoe has a number of natural abilities that are being stifled by substance abuse. "He has yet to adapt to society,” said Gouiooze. "He*s never had comprehensive treatment for substance abuse and I think that's a manifestation of the problem. I think his family's at a loss and he's at a loss what to do. He has a tremendous amount of ability and he's a good person. He certainly doesn't belong in prison." Td like to stop the routine at the jail," Lethcoe said. "I agree, you are out of control," said Fisher. "I believe it stems from drugs in­ cluding cocaine." Fisher told Lethcoe he sent him to prison because of his lengthy his:ory of as­ saultive offenses, including three previous convictions for domestic violence plus ma­ licious destruction of property, assault and battery and felonious assault. "And now, you continue to fight with police," said Fisher. "I hope you use the time in prison to reflect on the direction you're headed." • Lawrence Gibbs, 44, of Holt, was sen­ tenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served and two years probation on his conviction of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Gibbs pleaded no contest to the charge after his attorney was able to work out a plea agreement in which the original charge Of third degree criminal sexual conduct with a 16-y ear-old boy was dismissed If he had been convicted of that charge, Gibbs could have been sentenced to 15 years in prison. "Mr. Gibbs has a lengthy history of this kind of conduct," said Makled. "There are other instances in other counties that should be pursued. We'd like to close the chapter on this particular incident" Gibbs was accused of having sex with the young employee at an Assyria Town­ ship trailer in 1996. Makled agreed to the lesser charge after defense attorney Philip Cornell argued that no coercion or force was used or could be Ihntu \ minimum cash for any equip­ ment with a blue access H card, 616-948-0253.__________________ playing a role in MacPherson’s thefts as well. Swafford, who has three prior convic­ tions in 1989, also was charged as an ha­ bitual offender. "Other than an OUIL (drunk driving) charge. He has had a relatively crime free period of about 10 years," said McPhillips, noting that Swafford has previously spent I 1/2 years in prison. "1 think he has shown some remorse as to his involvement in this offense." "I am very sorry," said Swafford. "I can't take it back. Since prison, 1 have main­ tained a job and was trying to start my own business. I still have a chance to be successful." "I would think with your background," said Judge James Fisher, "you would know better than to steal." Swafford said he did it out of love for MacPherson. "At the time 1 did this, I would do any­ thing to keep the girl," he said. "There are no excuses for what I've done. It was just things that were going through my head at the time." • Kevin Patrick Murray, 36, of Wayland, was sentenced to one year in jail and three years probation plus $2,500 costs on his conviction of third offense drunk driving. "He takes full responsibility for this, he always has," said Gouiooze. "He has three kids, a wife and sizable obligations he faces losing here. I ask the court not to impose a prison term." "It's difficult for me to understand," said Fisher, "why someone with your potential would put yourself in this position. I say the same thing here every week but particu­ larly in your case with wife and kids and so much to lose - you're risking throwing it all away." "I can't afford to lose everything," Mur­ ray said. "1 guess I've realized it all along. I've got a problem." proven. Because Gibbs has been a federally li­ censed firearms dealer since 1975, Cornell asked that the terms of probation not pro­ hibit him from owning or possessing WOODLAND took a four-inch fa earins. . Fisher ruled that Gibbs can own the weapons, but that he can not have them in his possession in a move to try to prevent Gibbs from having a young person with him in room full of guns. He also ordered that Gibbs not be in the company of any male under the age of 18. "I’m following the prosecutor's recom­ mendation reluctantly though 1 understand it," said Fisher. "I think it's unfortunate that a person can prey on a 16-year-old and get a far less penalty than if the person had been 15 and that's what you have done "1 can assure you," said Fisher, "you do not want to be back in front of me for a probation violation." , for ISO day. After 150 days, the boy can apply It’s an unfortunate situation The Hastings Post of the Police has no pin No one hurt in truck-train WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A pickup truck and a train tangled on ! Woodbury at about 9:40 a.m. Saturday but luckily, no one was hurt, preliminary reports. Although no information was available from the Hastings Post of the Police, press information from Barry Coaity Central Dispatch were no injuries and no chemical spills. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 14. 1999 - Page 19 Dog awakens sleeping resident during fire Next Kiwanis Travelogue is on the Philippines A young Filipino musician plays the giant brass gong In the Bamboo Symphony in a scene from Stan Walsh's "Portrait of the Philippines,' a Kiwanis travel film that will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday at the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. The young man's hat, incidentally, is made from a giant gourd shell. COURT NEWS, continued from page 18 He was also ordered to spend five years on probation and to pay $1,000 in fines and costs. Edmund was arrested on Sept. 5 on M­ 37 in Rutland Township. • Rodney Franks, It, of Delton, is scheduled for a pretrial hearing today. Oct 14, on six counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct with a boy under the age of 13 between February 1998 and February, 1999 in Hope Township, He is being held on $2S,000 bond in the Bany County Jail awaiting trial. • Kahla Avery, 20, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating probation by failing to complete the Teen Challenge program. Av­ ery is on probation for her conviction of second degree home hvMoa. "I didn't feel the program was right for me," Avery told Fisher "1 feel I'm doing Aug. 2 along with Peter Jon Shafer and Zachary Zuydwegdt. Jewell said he served as the lookout man while the other rwo men entered the store through a window. He will be sentenced on the conviction Oct. 14. He was also accused of violating proba­ tion by failing to report to his probation agent, by failing to pay fines and costs and by failing to perform community service sexual conduct causing personal injury to a female victim. If convicted, he could spend life in prison on counts one and two (first degree) and 15 years in prison on count three The incidents allegedly occurred between Dec. 30 and 31, 1998, in Hope Township. His trial is scheduled for Dec. 6 and 7. home invasion. Kramer is accused of breaking into a home in the 10000 block of Brookodge Road on April 28. He is also charged with receiving and concealing stolen property worth between $200 and $1,000 for keepmg a stolen Quad runner. According to defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, no one was home at the time of the break-in. "I'm sorry and I'd like a chance nt HYTA," said Ki. mer "I'm quite contented by what I read about you," said fisher. "There are two things. One is substance abuse, and one is your attitude. I rend in the presentence re­ port that two to three different times, you gv. .uwu at people when things didn't go your way You don't know how to deal with your frustrations " Fisher noted that "you don't get your way all of the time, none of us do. and if you don't learn how to deal with it, you’ll never have a job. you'll never complete school." The Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status gives youthful offenders have a chance to keep a fek-.ty conviction off of their record. Kramer was ordered to spend 60 days in the Bany County Jail, two years on proba­ tion and to pay $154 restitution. He was ordered to not associate with two other young men apparently involved in NEWS of Your Local Area Can Be Read Each Week in The BANNER. Call us at 945-9554 to Subscribe Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them • Michael Kozlowski of Walker is set to be tried on second offense marijuana pos­ session charges on Dec. 13. • William Lesman. 33, of Delton is set to be tried on two counts of first degree and one count of second degree criminal The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... Windshield Replacement 616-945-9554 __ _ __ —_ STREET NAME SIGNS She is set to be sentenced Oct. 14. • Daniel Kramer, 17, of Hickory Cor­ ners, was granted Holmes Youthful Trainee A resident who was awakened by his restless dog not only escaped his burning home early Friday but was able to awaken another resident sleeping in a downstairs apartment. The home, located at 7591 Noftke Drive on Duncan Lake, is apparently a total loss, according to Thomapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard. Woodard said the cause of the fire is electrically related. *My understanding is the dog was acting strange, he got up, let the dog out and when he let it back in, It was still acting strange,' said Woodard. "That s when he saw the smoke." The home was fully involved in flames when firemen arrived shortly after midnight. Homeowner Todd Landman, who was the sleeping downstairs resident, has insurance on the structure (pictured). No injuries were reported. Another home was damaged by fire late Monday on Gun Lake's Hazel Drive. No one was home and the cause is believed to have been electrically related. About $15,000 damage was reported by Woodard. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Oct. 12, 1999 are available in the County clerk s office at 220 west State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a m. and o:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 911 EMERGENCY Home Address Signs > 2 > Call - 0 I 6-94S-SOS KEQ17KED BY NEW BARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE •19.95 ea - 2 or snore *17.99 ea. 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MI 49058 What s A Year ere if nothing more than EOE The Hastings Area Schools will sponsor a Parents' Night for the new elementary math program. Everyday Learning, more widely known as Chicago Math. The program will include an overview of the math series fol­ lowed by small group sessions focusing on six of the main components of the series. This informational session is for parents of all elementary students and will be held at Northeastern Elementary School on Tuesday. October 19,1999 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the All-Purpose Room. the crime. An A TV he apparently took from the home was returned. Thursday, November 4th Property is located at 525 W. Marshall SL, Hastings, MI The sale will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI. Minimum bid is $60,701.00 S.E.V. is $39,423 • Property sells “AS IS” The house is a 3 bedroom. 1 bath ranch on a full basement. Terms: Cenificd funds delivered io the Sheriff >1 the sale. 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Box 210 * Lowell, MI 49331____ Darlene Harper Clerk John Gates Supervisor (10/14) �Page 20 - The Hastings Bannet - Thursday October 14. 1999 County OKs Middleville annexation, except for small parcel He said the County Development Com­ mittee believes "at this point" that "wc shouldn't be in the business of creating is­ lands." Groesbeck also told the County Board that "we've been talking with Mr. Getty about how he would like to proceed, if he’s interested in developing that comer lot. and how we'd like to proceed with that. Regarding another matter in Middleville, Wenger said, "The agreement between the (County) Sheriff’s Department and the Vil­ lage of Middleville seems to be stalled in the hands of the village attorney at this time....We are not the ones...holding up the boat." The village is being covered by police protection in the meantime, he said, but "there is quite a lot of anxiety in the village of Middleville until this is taken care of." Middleville late last summer decided to dissolve its local police department and contract instead with the sheriffs department. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday approved the annexation of 72 acres from Thomapple Township to the village of Middleville. No opposition was voiced during a pub­ lic hearing that was held prior to the County Board's vote. Commissioner Em­ met Herrington was absent. Developer David Dykstra requested the annexation and has said he is planning to build residential homes there. Dykstra's property will have accesses to Green Lake and Bender roads, said Mid­ dleville Village Manager Bryan Groesbeck. The property will be served by utilities from the "L" shaped property immediately to the east, he said. Left out of the annexation was a nearby smaller, comer lot that had been requested for annexation by developer Bill Getty. The County Board's Development Com­ mittee did not recommend Getty's land for annexation because it would have created new "islands" of township property sur­ rounded by village land. Commissioner Robert Wenger, who chairs that committee, told the board, "The last four or five years we've been trying to get rid of islands..." through annexations. In other business, the County Board: • Set 10 a.m. Oct. 26 for a "Troth in Taxation Hearing" in the commissioners* chambers on the top floor of the County Courthouse in Hastings. County Adminis­ trator Michael Brown said that the Finance Committee wants more time to prepare the county budget for 2000 so a budget hear­ ing wont be held until November. • Appointed members to serve three year terms on the County Solid Waste Over­ sight Committee: V. Harry Adrounie. an environmental professional, of Hastings; Steve Essling, recycling industry, of Dowling; JefT Mansfield, representing the city of Hastings; Ken Neil, representing industry, of Hastings; Jim Rutherford of the Barry-Eaton District Health Dept., Hastings; DeAnna Palmer, representing the general public, of Middleville; Richard Mead, representing the general public, of Hastings; James Alden, representing the County Planning Commission, of Delton; David Dykstra, representing the County Road Commission, of Hastings; Richard Thomas, representing townships, of Hast­ ings; and Robert Wenger, representing the County Board, of Middleville. The terms begin Nov. I and end Oct. 31, 2002. • Approved deferring 1999 property taxes, without penalty, to senior citizens, paraplegics, quadriplegics, eligible ser­ vicemen, eligible veterans, or blind per­ sons. They may delay paying winter taxes on homesteads until April 30 of the first year of delinquency if they have applied for a property tax credit before Feb. 15, have not received their refund before March 1, and present a copy of the property tax credit form to the county treasurer. • Approved contracts for Probation Res­ idential Services with Harbor Hall, Inc., Alternative Directions and Project Rehab. • Adopted a resolution applauding the dedication of the County Commission on Aging staff and its more than 200 volun­ teers who serve the needs of county senior citizens "with kindness and compassion." The resolution, in honor of the COA's 25th anniversary, was presented by County Vice Chairwoman Sandy James to COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington and COA Board Chairwoman Joy Dunham. The resolution noted that the COA's mis­ sion is "to assist and safeguard the rights of persons age 60 and over so they might live their lives independently, with dignity and purpose." Just in the past year COA knowledge of that history. The society was responsible for the preservation of the Up­ john House, which was moved to Charlton Park in 1987, the restoration of the historic County Courthouse in 1990-91 and raising funds to save and restore the historic McK­ eown Road Bridge. Other society projects have included publishing the histories of local rural schools, placing more than 30 historical markers throughout the county and microfilming all county cemetery records, which have been given to the Hastings Public Library and the Kalama­ zoo archives. • Gave permission to allow out-of-state travel and usual expenses for the county mapping technician to give a presentation at a Gypsy Moth Review Conference in Madison, Wis. "It will be an opportunity to show Barry County off a little," Com­ missioner Clare Tripp said. "Ifs a good feather in the hat for the mapping pro­ gram," Wenger said. • Listened to a report by James that some members of the COA Board visited Middleville to learn about the types of housing available for senior citizens and also had a "beneficial" trip to Burnham Erook Senior Center in Battle Creek, con­ cerning the pros and cons of some of the aspects of its building. staff spent more than 8,500 hours provid­ ing bathing, respite care, homemaking care and assessment to homebound seniors. • Honored the County Historical Society on its 35th anniversary, acknowledging in a resolution the dedicated service given by members. 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M. 4- 058 4 8%3 HASTWGS PUBLIC LIBRARY '21 SCHURCH ST HASTNGS Ml 49056-1617 Hastings ANNER PRICE 50* THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21,19W VOLUME 144, NO. 42 Petitions oppose leaf pickup plan by David T. Young Edita: Petitions are being circulated in Hast­ ings, asking the city to scrap plans for a new leaf pickup program this fall and re­ turn to the way it's been handled in the added expense for citizens. The third is that it's difficult to store the bags in places like garages until Waste management comes by to collect the leaves. A group of citizens from the Taffee Drive area says that more than I00 resi­ dents already have signed petitions and many more are expected before they are presented to either the mayor or City Council Monday, Oct. 27. Agnes Perkins, one of the circulators, said, "You wouldn't believe the number of people who are opposed to this (the new leaf pickup plan). People practically grab the pen from my hand. Some have told me dry wish they could sign the petition sev­ eral times." The petition drive is the result of the City Council deciding last month to change the way leaves are picked up from residences. In the past, city trucks would come by the homes and pick up leaves at the curb, usually in November and December How­ ever, citing the costs and problems associ­ ated with piles of leaves next to the streets. tern in which a private was» hauler. WaMc Management Service*, would pick up all leaves in biodegradable bags on two Satur­ days, Nov. 13 and Dec. 4. In addition, the city's landfill would be made available more often for people to drop off their yard waste. But some people since then have written letters to the editor and have appeared be­ fore the City Council to state their opposi­ tion. Perkins said there are three big reasons why she and others resist going to the new system. One is that she claims it will be hard on the elderly, who have a harder time raking leaves and then having the addi­ tional burden of bagging them. Another, she claims, is that the bags are just an Doing more pteying than raking are in front Josh Grey (left) and Dillon Berger. Josh Shute is in back. Any homeowner who really needs raking assistance can call Hastings Middle School. The Commission on Aging and 4-H are cooperating this Saturday on ‘Make a Difference Day* to rake leaves tor senior citizens. Call the Extension office for more information (Photo by Perry Hardin) But City Manager Howard Penrod, who recommended the council approve the new plan, said that if citizens just give it a chance, they might find it's a better idea. "We welcome petitions from the citi­ zens, it gives us a chance to talk with them about how they feel about an issue," he said. "But we feel we need to try this. Sometimes change can work out for the better. I think we have to give this a chance." Penrod stressed that he could not speak for the council, which is the policy making body, and that he was speaking from an administrative point of view*. He said there already have been changes over the years in the ways people deal with leaves. He pointed out that years ago many people burned them or put them in garbage receptacles, but now those practices often are regarded as illegal. The city manager said older people shouldn't have too heavy an extra burden because eighth-graders from Hastings Mid­ dle School plan to rake and bag leaves as a school credit service project at no cost to senior citizens and people wi«h disabilities. "There is no cost involved," Penrod said. "They (the students) want to do this as a public service, they're volunteers. 1 don't think their teachers would let them accept any money." About the notion that ifs difficult to store them. Penrod said if the leaves are put into the biodegradable bags, they should be placed at the curb, the same place they would be under the old system, only this time they would be confined and not subject to the havoc played by wind, rain and snow. Leaves that get into the street because they’ve been at the curb too long can be See LEAVES, continued page 3 Hearing on sewer settlement slated by Mary Warner Staff Wn ter Barry Circuit Judge Jim Fisher has scheduled a hearing to allow the Greater Wall Lake Association to argue against the settlement of a lawsuit against the archi­ tects and builders of the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System. The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Oct 28, at 2 p.m. in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court. The association is objecting to a pro­ posed settlement between those pressing the suit, including Barry County, the Barry County Board of Public Works and the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority, and a number of defen­ dants, including Progressive Architecture, Earth Tech Inc., Balkema Inc., Moore and Bruggink Inc., and Erhardt Construction Co. An official objection to the settlement was filed by the association last week. The association was not initially included among those pressing the suit, and had to go to court to get status as lessor legal "ntervenors" in the case. The lake group is contending that the suit was not broad enough in that it did not ask the defendants to be responsible for pipes that were not buried deep enough, which has contributed to the problem the sewage plant has had keeping influent warm enough to allow bacteria to break the sewage down properly. The association also says the suit should have taken into account environmental damage that may be the result of the im­ properly constructed system and does not address potential decreases in property val­ ues because of the problems with the sys­ tem. Wall Lake resident John Hosier said he did not know if the hearing will result in the suit going to trial, but predicted that at the very least, there will be "questions that hopefully will be aired, and somebody will have to answer them." Lake O officials face misdemeanor charges OOOH! That’s scary... The Hastings -aycees Haunted House, eight miles south of Hastings on M-43. has provided many scary moments to area youngsters throughout the month of October. The scariness will continue until Holloween Sunday, Oct. 31. Times are 7-10 p.m. on Thursdays. 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 7-10 p.m. on Holtoween night. Here, a couple of scare seekers find a scary guerrita in a cage located in the house. For more pictures from the Hastings Jaycees Haunted House, see the inside pages of todays Hastings Banner. Lake Odessa's village manager and pub­ lic works director officially were served Monday with misdemeanor warrants charg­ ing them with misusing public funds. Village Manager John French, 43, and Public Works Director Raymond Hummel, 44, were charged by Ionia County District Court with "purchase or cause to be pur­ chased federal supplies and diesel motor in the name of or on the credit of such gov­ ernmental agency for a purpose other than for the use or resale in the regular course of official business of such agency." This is a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days and/or a $100 fine. Both men were released on their own recognizance and will face preliminary hearings on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. in Ionia District Court. Village President Jerry Engle said the See LAKE 0, continued page 2 �Pa9® 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thmsday October 21. 1999 Hastings schools to join beverage consortium by Mary Warner Staff Writer Coke or Pepsi? Scven-Up or Faygo? The race will be on with national beverage manufacturers to gain an exclusive contract to provide soft drinks to the Hastings Area School System and other schools belong­ ing to the Southwest Michigan Schools Beverage Consortium. The Hastings School Board Monday voted to join the consortium, which cur­ rently represents some 84 districts in southwest Michigan located south of Kent County and west of Lansing. According to Todd Mora, business man­ ager for the district, the consortium was formed to allow individual school districts to increase their buying power with the beverage manufacturers and allow the dis­ tricts to take advantage of incentives of­ fered by them. Mora said that the district has had a con­ tract with Coca Cola since 1993 to exclu­ sively provide beverages for the district's vending machines and for other uses. In exchange for that contract, the drink manu­ facturer agreed to give the district SI0,000 up front, which was spent on a scoreboard, and also agreed to give the district a rebate of 50 cents per case of drinks sold to Hast­ ings. That contract expires in December of 2000, Mora said. Similar types of incentives would be sought by the consortium. Beverages pro­ vided to the district could include bottled water and fruit drinks as well as soft drinks. While there has been some concern about whether such exclusive contracts would put school districts in the position of promot­ ing a particular manufacturer's product, Mora said that "in the past the district's policy has been very conservative in re­ gards to any type of product promotion in the schools," and the district "doesn't fore­ see that changing" now that the school sys­ tem has joined the consortium. "The board's position is that we’ve opted in to participate, but under certain condi­ tions. We will review (the proposed con­ tractual agreement with the manufacturer) and see what the requirements are. If it goes against the board's feeling about ad­ vertising in schools, we won't participate." Mora predicted that future collaboration among schools to increase buying power with manufacturers will increase. "I think we'll see more of it coming along. 1 think schools are always looking for prudent ways to raise funds. Schools are always strapped for funds, so if there are ways to raise money without raising taxes, I think the schools will always look at these things. If it's prudent, beneficial to the kids and a win-win situation, I think they'll move forward with it." In other action at Monday's meeting, the board approved the purchase of a home lo­ cated at 644 W. Clinton for $70,500. The district has to receive a variance from the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals before the deal can be finalized. The variance to the city's zoning regulations would allow the house to sit closer to the road than is normally required of school buildings. The house will be used as the district's Transportation Office. Plans are to demol­ ish the district’s bus garage this November, which currently houses the transportation offices. Eventually new carport-type struc­ tures for the buses and a new transportation office will be constructed. Also at the meeting, the board approved a budget amendment reflecting a revenue increase of $80,644 and expenditure in­ crease of $26,858. That brings total pro­ jected revenues to $20,714,957 and total projected expenditures to $20,738,754. The increase in revenue was due to addi­ tional property tax revenues and the expen­ diture increase to staffing changes and con­ tract settlements. The board also accepted a gift of $23,063 from Northeastern's PTO for playground equipment and benches, $500 from Dr. Charles Caldwell to be spent on planners for Hastings High School stu­ dents, $3,500 from the Detroit Lions for the Hastings High School football program in honor of varsity football coach Jeff Keller’s selection as "Football Coach of the Week." $2,000 from the Hastings Middle School Community Network to be used for planners for middle school students, and $5,605 from Central’s PTO to pur­ chase equipment and fund various pro­ grams and activities at Central. NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) The Cast members for the production "Once in a Lifetime" include (front, from, left) Bobbi Eart, Abbie Allerding, Tiffany Swift Margaret Scunner, Katie Cook, (second row, from left) Buffy Elms, Adam Vfpond, Jesse Doe, Josh Doe, Hilary Appleby, Jodi Elms, (third row, from toft) Carrie Botthouse, Stephanie Buck, Jeff Baker. Lindsey Karas. Josh Alderson, Lucas Holston, (back, from left) Mike Arnett, Adam Furrow, and Cart Furrow. HHS Drama Club to perform ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Nov. 19 and 20 Stm field The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County's fifth annual art mcrion is planned for next month, and dona­ tions os items are being soufcht from businenex. individuals and with The auction and dinner, -Returning to Elegance.'' will be held M 6:30 pan. Saturday. Nov. 13, al the Hut­ tags Country Club. M & M Catering is donating its time to prepare the d»ner. Sitent. live and blitz auctions will be held for paintings, prints, decora­ tive ."me art and more Donations of both art and other hems of interest, including gift certifi­ cates, -Will be greatly appreciated,' said Arts Council President Theresa Purchase. Dreisbach s in Hastmgs is donating car detailing and the Jeffer­ son Street Gallery is donating art, she said. Affretvo of Hastings is worktag on centetpieces for the event and do­ nating an item from its store. In the past, donations have ranged from a J lb. chocolate ter to stained glass ta­ bles. The local Arts Council's mission is to provide outstanding concerts and exhibition, to showcase local talent, to encourage youth to explore th*ir artistic gifts and to develop cultural enrichment programs for the schools. Donations may be dropped off until Nov. I at the Jefferson Street Art GaUerv or call Purchase al 945-4936 The Hastings High School Drama Club will present its fall production, Kauffman and Hart’s "Once in a Lifetime," November 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. in the HHS Lecture Hall. Tickets are $4 for students and senior citizens and $5 for adults. Director is MaryMartha Melendy, with assistance on set design and construction by Thomas Freridge, Matthew Barnum and Larry Melendy. Student directors arc Bobbi Earl and Laura Hendrick. Set in the Hollywood of the late 1920s, the story line follows a trio of en­ trepreneurial vaudevillians who, realizing the vaudeville circuit lifestyle is rapidly waning, take advantage of the latest Hollywood rage, "the talking pictures." The heroes, George (Josh Doe), May (Margaret Schinner) and Jerry (Josh Alderson), leave New York for Hollywood to open a "School for Voice Culture," which, they claim, will enable former silent screen stars to transfer to the talking picture scene (a bit reminiscent of Gene Kelly s "Singing in the Rain"). In Hollywood they meet the frenetic film producer Herman Glogauer (Michael Arnett), German film director Rudolf Kammerling (Jeff Baker), Hedda Hopper­ type columnist Helen Hobart (Lindsey Karas), aspiring actress Susan Walker (Carrie Bolthouse). Walker's mother (Samantha Allerding). and a variety of Need Printing? Call the experts... J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 other persons involved in the film industry. Other cast members include Bethany Elms, Jody Elms, Tiffany Swift, Hilary Appleby, Cara Zerbel, Craig Laurie, Jim Johnston, Lucas Holston, Carl Furrow, Phoenix Spaulding, Courtney Oakland. Adam Vi pond, Jesse Doe, Abbie Allerding, Jamie Philo, Stephanie Buck, and Nicole Richardson. When the play opened on Broadway in 1930, it was described as "a rollicking tale of tinsel-land.” The New York Post called it "a lovely play . . . gracefully insane." And the New York Times reviewer wrote "ideal summer theater with comic climaxes that distinguish the humor of the 30s . . . with grand chains of lunacy." Melendy said that "we aren't producing the play for a summer theatre program, but nevertheless, we promise an evening of charming humor and witty dialogue, true to form for Kaufman and Hart, whose other better-known plays (’You Cant Take It With You,' The Man Who Came To Dinner') distinguished the two writers as tops in their day, much in demand on the Broadway scene." LAKE O, continued from page 1 warrants stemmed from Hummel and French's "efforts to help a local business­ man. Though 1 haven't seen the case, each individual will have an opportunity to an­ swer the charges, and proceed with their own defense. I have decided that each per­ son will remain in their position perform­ ing their ordinary duties, pending the out­ come of this matter." According to State Police Detective Sgt. Mike Morey, French and Hummel bought supplies from the federal surplus program, which sells goods and equipment to non­ profit agencies, including municipalities, and then sold the items to a private indi­ vidual. The items included hand tools purchased by Hummel on March 5, 1998, and a diesel engine purchased by French on March 17, 1998. The engine was valued at $44,630 and French allegedly paid $6,500. The same third party then purchased both the engine and the hand tools. Morey said. "The allegations do not in­ clude anybody pocketing any profit. We don’t believe there was a loss to the village coffers." Morey also said there was no per­ sonal gain for French or Hummel. Village money was used to bus the items, but the money was paid back. "It's more a case of misusing the federal surplus program," Morey said. Morey said he thought this was a one­ time event. The third-party who bought the motor and the tools does not face any criminal charges. Ionia County Prosecutor Gail Benda said the charges are adequate in relation to the allegations. "I don't want to make any other state­ ments until the two men are arraigned on John French the 9th. It wouldn't be fair to any of the parties charged." French and Hummel were at work on Wednesday and said they were somewhat dumbfounded by the TV press attention this has brought. They said they were both amazed that anyone would misconstrue that they had "embezzled" funds. French said there was no drama to the ar­ rest. He was never handcuffed, just handed the citation much as a person would be handed a traffic ticket. Other employees in the village offices said the TV coverage was disgraceful and completely misrepresented the situation. One secretary said. "Typical big city press trying to sensationalize and make the news." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 21 1999 - Page 3 Sheriff’s deputy to begin work in Rutland, Hastings by Shelly Suiter Staff Writer Police patrols in Rutland and Hastings Charter Townships will get a boost start­ ing this Thursday when Barn County Sheriffs Deputy Dave DeMaagd begins his assignment to patrol each jurisdiction at least 20 hours per week. Additional police patrols were requested by both townships last spring to help curb speeding and provide ordinance enforce­ ment, but a delay in the forwarding of grant funds prevented the patrols from be­ ginning last June, as originally planned. DeMaagd*s position is funded by a threeyear, federal COPS grant. *Td like to work in 10-hour shifts," DeMaagd told the Rutland Township Board at a regular meeting last Wednesday. "I will plan it so I’m at the township meet­ ings, I can serve papers, do whatever the townships want." DeMaagd said he would be willing to work every other weekend and to set up fingerprinting stations and provide other community- policing services. "We (the county) will still work with the closest-car concept even if I*m working," said DeMaagd. "If it’s a non-emergency situation and someone specifically requests me, I will come out. Right now, 1 don’t have a clue what days you want me to work." DeMaagd will meet with township offi­ cials to define trouble spots and other needs. Supervisor Bob Edwards said. "We're tickled he can provide this kind of service to the township," said Edwards. "We’re glad it’s a reality." DeMaagd will schedule himself so that patrol times are varied and will use a county police car with words added that identify him as a Hastings and Rutland Township police officer. "I'd like to work with you so 1 can report back," said DeMaagd. "For instance if there is an ordinance violation. I can write a report and send it back to you to decide if you think it's worth pursuing." According to Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford, DeMaagd will be available to meet with the public at the township board meetings to field concerns and complaints. "Or, they can contact him through us," said Ford. "We have a voice mail system, so ail they have to do, if they want to talk to Deputy DeMaagd, is ask for voice mail or they can call the townships and can get a message to him through them. He works for them." Edwards noted that a contract with the Sheriffs Department, the County Board of Commissioners and the Rutland Township Board has yet to be approved. In other business at the Rutland Town­ ship meeting: • Deputy treasurer Laura Munjoy ad­ dressed a flyer circulated to township resi­ dents earlier this month which announces that a new slate of opposition candidates for township office is being prepared for the August 2000 primary election. "It made it sound like things aren't in the open with accounting and things like that," said Munjoy at the meeting. "People can come to the township office and look any time. The financial reports are avail­ able. There is very little the people would not be allowed to see. It was misleading and it kind of made me upset that someone might think we’re not being honest here." The flyer, which bears the names of Sandy Greenfield, Dorothy Flint, Brian Reynolds, Neil Braendle and Ken Smith, expresses concern about the flow of infor­ mation in the township. "We believe new faces and ideas are nec­ essary for Rutland Township to make planned and orderly progress in the new millennium," the flyer states. "We, your neighbors want to open up the information channel and involve you in township af­ fairs. Basic to good government is open communication, respect for all citizens and long-range planning.” Rutland Twp. adopts budget, wage hikes A budget projecting $386,019 in revenues and $385,950 expenses in the year 2000 for road repairs, wages, attorney fees and other expenses was adopted at a meeting of the Rutland Township Board last week. Included in the budget was a $700 annual increase for the supervisor’s position held by Robert Edwards which boosts the salary from $15,300 to $16,000. Also receiving an increase is the only full-time position, assessor Dennis McKelvey, who will receive a $1,092 raise for a total annual wage of $28,500 Clerk Robyn McKenna will earn $15,000, $600 more ihan last year and the deputy clerk wages will remain the same at $13,200. The board also approved a wage increase for treasurer Blanche Munjoy from $13,584 to $14,000 and deputy treasurer Laura Munjoy will receive a $2,000 raise, from $9,000 to $11,000 next year. Zoning Administrator Doug Muma will earn $12,000, the same wage the position paid last year and the cemetery sexton position held by Mike Hallifax again will earn $6,000 Also reflected in the new budget is a $29,400 boost to the road maintenance budget, bringing the total project expenses to $90,000 next year. Other expenses include $6,000 for the trustees, $5,000 for office supplies, $5,000 for life insurance, $15,500 for pension accounts for the supervisor, treasurer, clerk and assessor, and an added $4,150 for education for each administrator For revenues, property taxes are expected to increase to $63,000 from $57,400 last year, while building permit application fees are expected to drop from $20,000 to $1,000 because Professional Code Inspectors (P.CJ) now collects those fees as payment for handling those duties State revenue sharing funds are projected at $213,919, interest and dividends are expected to increase $10,000 to $15,000 and fees for land division applications are projected at $1,000. In her monthly report to the board, Munjoy noted that the township has $53,763 invested at the National Bank of Hastings in the general fund, weed and lighting accounts and $3,691 in the checking account. Other concerns listed on the flyer include the need for future priorities, mandatory training for township officials, develop­ ment of an effective waste and sewer sys­ tem, publicly discussed township budgets, reduced legal expenses, compliance with building codes, long-range planning, plans for recreational needs, and "open and com­ plete accounting for all township expendi­ tures." The flyer, distributed by "The Rutland Committee for Responsible Government," also announced that a candidate workshop will be scheduled for this winter. Township board members made no comment on the flyer during the meeting. • A Heath Road resident asked the board for more speed enforcement on Heath Road, citing a number of deer strikes among his concerns. Edwards noted that the extra patrols should help with the problem. • Blanche Munjoy was re-appointed to serve on the township's Zoning Board of Appeals. And Larry Haywood was also ap­ pointed to the board to fill a vacancy left by John Cohoon. • The board approved a contract with Key Cleaning Services for janitorial ser­ vices in the township hall for $160 per month. • The board also approved a I percent administration fee to be added to property taxes, along with a 1 percent penalty on late taxes paid after Feb. 15 and before Feb. 29. Tax bills not paid by Feb. 29 will be turned over to the county to col­ lect, said Munjoy. • The board voted to rczone property on the northwest intersection of Upton and Irving roads owned by Tom Bremer from RE (Rural Estate) to RR (Rural Residen­ tial) upon the request of the Planning and Zoning Commission. • Heard a report from Edwards that prop­ erty in front of Wai Mart is an easement owned by the Michigan Department of Transportation. The board will ask the MDOT to let Wai Mart maintain the ease­ ment, Edwards said. • The board also discussed its ordinance referring to exotic animals and will study whether it can be amended to incorporate quicker enforcement. • Edwards also reported at the meeting that he has looked into creating a gypsy moth assessment district and that the township's legal counsel has found a statute that would allow such a system of payment for spraying services. "It requires them to pay, and if they don’t, it will be applied to their taxes," Edwards said. "We might have to have a public hearing quick. We may have to have a special meeting for that." Close to $1,000 for gypsy moth sup­ pression was not paid by residents this year, he said. • The board also approved the final plat approved for Jones Crossing subdivision on Heath Road, which includes a 25-acre wildlife preserve and 221 building lob. The township also has $57,983 at the State Bank of Caledonia in the building and sites account, she reported, plus $207,444 in the general fund and fire accounts and another $157,704 in a general fund investment account. The township also has $36,115 invested at Main Street Savings Bank for a total of $517,272 invested in interest earning accounts. Total interest earned was $1,706, she said. In other business at the meeting, a report from Professional Code Inspectors revealed that seven building permits for a total property value of $322,000 were issued in September to: • Kent Laubaugh for an Irving Road pole building; • The Barry County Road Commission for a $100,000 salt shed at 1845 W. Gun Lake Road; • Doug Grummet for two pole buildings on West State Road; • Nancy Copelin for an addition to her residence on West Gun Lake Road; • Duane Shriber for a detached garage on South M-43; and • Robert Selnis on Valley Pines Drive for a new home and garagr. Charlton Park hosts Conservation Fair The most popular activity at the Conservation Fair on Oct. 16 at Chartton Park was taking a kayak for a test drive. The kayaks were supplied by Whispering Waters Campground. HHS graduates named AP Scholars Ten 1999 graduates of Hastings High School have been named AP Scholars by the College Board of New York in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level AP examinations. Approximately 23 percent of America's graduating seniors have taken one or more AP examinations. Only about 13 percent of the more than 700,000 students who toe4c AP exams in May of 1999 performed at a sufficiently high level to merit such recognition. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on the number of year-long courses and exams (or their equivalent semester-long courses and ex­ ams). Three HHS graduates, Stephen Moray, David Parker and Carey Sandusky, qualified tor the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Seven HHS graduates qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP exams with grades of 3 or higher. They include Bethany Arntii, Kenneth Hoxworth. Allyson Morgan, Amber Reid. Scott Sawyer. Levi Solmes, and Michael Wank. LEAVES, continued from page 1 traffic hazards, can clog storm drains and eventually can help pollute the Thomapple River, Penrod said. He added that leaves raked to the curb can be fire hazards, especially at Halloween time when pranksters sometimes set them on fire. "Those are pretty good reasons for resi­ dents not to rake their leaves into the streets," he said, dding that leaves raked to nearby curbs are almost just as vulnera­ ble. Some citizens claim there is extra ex­ pense in buying approved biodegradable bags, but he said the bags cost 40 cents each or 100 for $25. "1 realize that (the added expense of the bags) is an issue, but how much is too much?" Penrod said the city will save the tax­ payers a lot of money by going to this 'jew plan. He noted that it costs between $80,000 and $100,000 for city crews to pick up leaves in both the spring and fall. The cost for airing Waste Management Services to do it will be about $11,000 this fall. Furthermore. Waste Management will take care of all leaves in the city in two days, Nov. 13 and Dec. 4, while it usually takes city crews up to six weeks And, the city manager contended. Waste Management has compactor trucks to han­ dle the leaves, which are much more effi­ cient and cheaper than the city’s trucks. The petition drive essentially had been confined to Taffee Drive, Glenwood. Green, Walnut and North Jefferson as of Tuesday, but there were plans to hit Hanover and Park as well. Circulators include Agnes and Norm Perkins, Michelle Warren, Helena McCall. Tom Taffee, Pat Johnson and Curiene Drake. As to what is expected to happen as a re­ sult, Mrs. Perkins said she isn't sure. She said, "Tve never done anything like AP exams, which students take in May after completing challenging college-level courses al their high school, are graded on a five-point scale (5 is the highest). Most of the nation's colleges and universities award credit, advanced placement, or both for grades of 3 or higher. More than 1,400 in­ stitutions award a year of credit (sophomore standing) to students presenting a sufficient number of qualifying grades. There are 32 AP exams offered in 18 subject areas, each consisting of multiple-choice and free-response (essay or problem-solving) ques­ tions. The College Board is a not-for-profit ed­ ucational association that supports aca­ demic prcparatic a and transition to higher education for students around the world through the ongoing collaboration of its member schools, colleges, universities, ed­ ucational systems and organizations. In all of its activities, the Board promotes equity through universal access to high standards of teaching and learning and sufficient fi­ nancial resources so that every student has the opportunity to succeed in college and work. Visitors to the first Conservation Fair discovered that the brown trout is not a native species at the DNR booth. Information on conservation, natural landscaping and bicycling was available. People also picked up trees from the Soil and Water Conservation District. this before." ELECTION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Secretary. Title III Grant Project. Full-time, grant-funded posi­ tion. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 aan. - 5 p.m. Project addresses - but Notice is hereby given that the Odd Year City General isn't limited to - nc* instructional methods and delivery sys- Election will be held in the City of Hastings in said tcms/on-linc registration. Hours subject to change based on pro­ County and-Su^;. on Tuesday. November 2. 1999 from gram nceds/funding. Continuation of position contingent on availability of grant funding. Duties - provide all support for 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m for the purpose of election can­ didates for the following offices. ONE COUNCIL MEMBER FROM EACH WARD FOR FOUR YEAR TERMS ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW TO FILL VACANCY ENDING 12/31/2601 Polling Place Location: Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan (Corner Broadway and Grand) project; provide quality customer service/*claiming environ­ ment to diverse population; takc/producc meeting minutes; independently compose correspondence. Required: Post-sec­ ondary prep in secretarial studies, demonstrated ability to per­ form routine office work, excellent communication skills, Microsoft Office suite experience, work as a team member, commitment to a strong work ethic. Preferred: Associate Degree and one-year experience in an active, computc’ved office. Annual salary $22,192. Letter of application addressing qualifications and detailed resume must he received by 4 p.m. EDT on 10/29/99 at Administrative Services Job #799n. Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue. Battle Creek. Even! G. Manshum. City Clerk Ml 49017-3397. Materials may be mailed, faxed (616 962­ Hastings. Michigan 4290) or emailed (admserv<iakcllogg.cc.mi.us). AA/EOE �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 21. 1999 LETTERS from our readers... Random thoughts yield pluses, minuses To the editor: Random thoughts: • Legalize medical use of manjuana for patients suffering from cancer. AIDS or glaucoma • Abolish the death penalty. Life in prison without parole should be the sentence. Two prisoners sentenced to life m prison requested death by the prison firing squad. It was granted them. They couldn't face a life of futility, lack of freedom, no future, loneliness, regrets, sharing a cell with errat­ ic criminals Abolishing the death sentence also could possibly save the life of a person innocent of a crime he didn’t commit. • Women are given the right to cry on many occasions. Why not men also? Seems to me it isn't healthy menially nor psycho­ logically for men to be kepi from crying. “This week” on ABC-TV, Jesse Ventura, governor of Minnesota, was interviewed. He’s a remarkably good man and politician. One can't help but like him. He's not afraid to say what he thinks and believes. • Geoffrey Fieger also is inclined to say frankly what he thinks and believes. I still try he’d have made an excellent governor of Michigan. Fieger was not for himself but for the taxpayers. He wasn't in politics for money. He wanted no salary as governor and no deals with special interest groups. • A high school girl passed by my yard. I often think of her. She said of the flowers in yard as she looked at them “it lifts my soul, I feel so cheerful." She was gone before I could thank her. • I took my little dog in her red and white striped sweater, green and white stocking hat to the gas station. I asked a pretty young lady who just got out of her car if she'd put gas from the pump into a gasoline can I'd taken out of my grocery cart. She readily did so. I went to pay the cashier after rum­ Pets should be seen as valuable maging through my purse outside the store for money needed. The cashier quickly said the lady paid for the gas. Stunned, I, with Sparkie in one arm, and money in hand, went out to thank and pay her the $2.09 for gas. Half way to her car, she with a friend drove off. Not being a greyhound runner I couldn't catch up to her. Excited, over­ whelmed I returned to gas station told employee what happened. It wasn't the money, n was the lady's kind, caring thoughtful gesture of good will. I hope in time I too can do for another what the lady for me. Nothing like that ever happened to me before. • Want to save taxpayers’ money? Throw out, beginning with city manager Howard Penrod, those on City Council for new leaf pick up program. Justine McLean, Hastings Don’t buy myths about prisoners Dear editor: I seem to have stoned an ongoing “trend" of writers expressing personal beliefs about prisoners. I’d like to apologize. I have written the Banner once previous to this, a letter titled “Evolution is not the root of teen troubles." I wrote this because of the great controversy over evolution and taith. My Christian religion teaches evolu­ tion (not Darwin’s theory) and the “rebirth” process. I am a Rosicrucian. Shortly after my correspondence, another prisoner wrote to you. and then more letters were printed, “whining" about other pnson- ers being whiners. One made us sound like we're lowlifes wh> whine about cheap toothpaste and hard blankets, (at taxpayers' expense). I’d like to enlighten certain readers who may believe this myth. We buy our own hygienic items and appliances, and food if we so desire. In case readers are still concerned about wasted tax dollars, the governor just spent close to $200 “per prisoner" to mail all their personal clothing home, then in turn spent triple that to full fill a clothing policy. To Congressman is part of problem Dear editor: In the Oct. 14 issue of the Banner, Con­ gressman Nick Smith stated, “President Clinton Is veto of the Taxpayer Refund and Relief Act yanked the tax relief hopes of Michigan farmers out by the roots." Congressman Smith listed numerous tax provisions included in the tax relief act that were needed by suffering farmers I would submit to the congressman that farmers need income derived from profit prices for their commodities. Even the estate or death tax mentioned already has a one million, tw® hundred thousand dollar exerapran Our farmers’ problems have not been caused by taxes. Farmers are laboring under a farm bill that is badly flawed. The farm bill eliminated or senously reduced agricul­ ture i price support safety net, eliminated disaster assistance and encourages excess production Congressman Smith worked for.voted for and defended the farm bill. The congressman claims defense of the family farm and in-country food production rather than imports. Yet, he voted for the Canadian. Amencan Free Trade agreement that opened our northern borders to a flood of wheat, cattle, hogs and even sugar prod­ uct* far in excess of Canada's domestic sug­ ar production The trade agreement allowed Canada to protect many of its producers from US. food exports. After the Canadian, American Free Trade agreement came to the North American Free Trade Agreement NAFTA simply Good reasons for speeding? To the editor: Perhaps the problem with speeding in town is that many people regard the speeu limit as a “blue" law or outdated law They just hurry too much, and think it's ok to speed if the limit is 35 mph or less Darrel Hawbaker, Hastings HasungsBaNNER 1351 N M-43Hwy • NEWSROOM • David T.Wung (Eow Etema GSwt ptoMttnr Shaty Suber Hatan Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner Jamas Janaan Shawna Hutfcarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ClaMAed ads accepted Monday trough Fnday8a.m toSXpnt. Steurday 830sjs Noon Soon Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscrijrt»on Mates: $25 par year n Barry County $27 par year m adjoining counties $29 00 par year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Boa B Haatngs Mt 49056 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hesnngs. Ml 49058 < compounded the mistakes made in the pre­ vious agreement. Congressman Smith vot­ ed for NAFTA, which has accelerated the production of various food and livestock production enterprises overseas. Congressman Smith stated, “U.S. trade policy, for example, presently favors phar­ maceuticals, automobiles, equipment and ocher manufactured products in exchange for easy access to Amencan markets for foreign farmers." He is correct there and that is what he has voted for. Carl Mcilvain, President. Michigan Farmers Union, Hastings top everything off, Michigan (your tax dol­ lars) is now going to the stale of Virginia to house prisoners due to overcrowding in this prison capital stale. The governor also continues <o erect sin­ gle housing units that house 88 prisoners that cost taxpayers close to $1 million, and some readers arc worried about mythologi­ cal toothpaste (88 prisoners come through quarantine weekly). Though I am extremely remorseful for the victims I made when 1 was unincarcer­ ated. I honestly feel I have paid for my crime. I’m 22 years old with six years in the system. In response to .Cathy Cole’s remark of “executions,” I would have gladly chosen it as an alternative to this. Can you imagine how these 14- and 15-year-old children feel as they now walk through Jackson quaran­ tine? Instead of complaining about wasted tax dollars, exercise your right to vote. You can “curb" tax expenses once you realize you can get a college education from your local library. In doing so, you can increase your communication skills and understand that just because someone says something does­ n't make it true. Common psychology' will tell you that if yc^have to a.whiner, “get a •*' Heath Felps, Alger Maximum Facility To the editor: The belief that all shelter animals are “damaged goods” and therefore undesirable is a myth that needs to be shattered. Of the estimated ten million dogs and cats relinquished to over 6.000 shelters each year, many of them are wonderful compan­ ion pets that were cither lost, neglected, or abandoned by their former owners. They are often the victims of people who simply didn’t understand that pct ownership meant caring for an animal throughout his or her lifetime. A variety of beautiful mixed and pure­ bred dogs and cats are actually available to people willing to go to the shelter when looking for a suitable companion pct. The Barry County Humane Society and the Barry County Animal Control and Shel­ ter are helping to raise the public s aware­ ness about the plight of shelter dogs and cats and the benefits of adopting from the shelter by promoting October as Adopt a Shelter Dog or Cal Month Nationwide up to 65 percent of the animals that end up in shelters are euthanized simply because there aren’t enough good homes. The answer is obvious: more people need to be willing to adopt and spay or neuter their dogs and cats to reduce the suffering and the over population problem. Potential pct owners need to understand that adopting a pct is a serious responsibili­ ty, but a rewarding one, that should last for the life of the animal. Anyone who can’t handle the commitment and work should consider getting a plant before moving up to owning a dog or cat. Dogs and cats give people much joy and love and they should be considered valuable enough for people to take care of them for life. Kathy Wiggins, President, Barry County Humane Society New library reflects growing needs To the editor: In 1895, the Hastings Womens Club planted the seeds for a public library. Over the next century, the public library grew as the community grew. Hastings was proud of the expanding resources its library had to offer. Today our libraries contains even more than books and periodicals. Offerings include audio books, tapes, videotapes. CD’s, computers, educational programs, and preschool storytimes. While programs, resources and needs have expanded, the facility has not. We have outgrown our cur­ rent facility. Our community committed to facility changes and improvements in 1906, 1918, and again in 1964. It is time to take the next step and build a new library. I know I am looking forward to an expanded children\ section where there is actually room for more than one or two chil­ dren to sit with their parents or grandpar­ ents and read stories. I envision shelving that has room to display all the books from the “Cat m the Hat" to Tikki-Tikki-Tembo,” and has a place for children to gather for group storytimes. A new facility will have these things and much much more. Lots of things have changed since 1895, and our library is one of them. Help us to build a new library that will reflect the growing needs of our fine community. Sally Keller, Director, Noah's Ark Preschool, Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. . . ............... Carl Lavin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Bunding, Washington D.C. ■20510, phone (202) 224-6221: District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531 Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements tn: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided tor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names wM be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not bo published. • All letters are subject to editing tor style, grammar and sense. ■ Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public .merest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature win not be published or will be edited heavily • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one tor each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions vaned. there is a limit ol one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan LagWatura Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanna Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 21. 1999 - Page 5 Exchange Young Citizens of Month named LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE BALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WM.L BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Shirley M Keiser. An Unmar­ ried Woman, to Enterprise Financial Services, inc . mortgagee, dated April 8.1996 and recorded Apnt 15. 1996 by Instrument No 1010452. Barry County Records said mortgage is now held by Greenwich Capttai Financial Products. Inc by as­ signment dated May 12. 1998 and recorded on May 14. 1998 by Instrument No 1029612. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-One Thou­ sand Five Hundred Seventy-Two and 73/100 Dol­ lars ($71,572 73) including interest st the rate of 10 625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public vendue at the Barty County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at i 00 p m on November 11. 1999 The pre<n<ses are located in the City of Hast­ ings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month tor October, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Jesse Ellwood and Kara Snider, shown with teacher Jane Merritt. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for October, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Kyle Stevens, Amy Kidder and Hannah Buckles, with teacher John Merritt. Amy Ingle, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk. is Young Citizen of the Month for October from Pleasantview Elementary School. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for October are Nikole Meade and Daven Winans, with teacher Alice Serger.. The West 22 25 toef of the North 88 teet of Lot numbered 890 and the East 27 5 feet of the North 88 foot of Lot numbered 889 of the recorded plat of toe VAage (Now City) of Hastings A Subdivi­ sion. m the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Except Beginning at the Southwest comer of the East 43 75 teat of the North 5 33 rods of Lot 890 of the Ctty formerly Wage of Hastings, according to toe recorded plat thereof, thence West 12 teet. thence North 31.5 teet thence East 12 toot, thence South 31.5 tost to the piece of beginning The redemption penod shall bo 6 months from toe dale &' inch sate, untoss toe property Is de­ termined abandoned m accordance w<h MCLA $600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of toe sate Dated September 30. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney tor Greenwich Capital Financial Prod­ ucts. Inc. As Assignee 3001 West Big Beaver Butte 600 Troy Ml 48064 (248)643-4464 Rte No 189 0158 (10/28) State of Michigan Judicial Circuit Family DtvMon Barry County PUBLICADON OF HEARING File No. W-22452-G0 TO KENNETH EUGENE MATHIS. SR ----- WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 6 THE EUGENE MISSION PO BOX 1149. EUGENE OREGON 97440 IN THE MATTER OF KENNETH EUGENE MATHIS JR ------ TO KENNETH EUGENE MATHIS SR WHOSE ADDRESS IS UN­ KNOWN AND WHOSE INTEREST IN THE MAT TER MAY BE BARRED OR AFFECTED BY THE ■FOLLOWING a ........... - ■ • « • A PETITION FOR AUTHORITY TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION BY GUARDIANS potbon has boon lied si toe above matter A hearing on toe pelteon will be conducted by the court on NO­ VEMBER 17 1999 al 200 pm to THE BARRY COUNTY PROBATE COURT-HASTINGS MICHIGAN rr IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Kenneth Eugene Mafots Sr appear before foe court at toe tone and place stated above Thia hearing may result m THE GUARDIANS BEING GRANTED THE AUTHORITY TO CON­ SENT TO THE ADOPTION OF KENNETH EU­ GENE MATHIS. JR BY BRADLEY GAIUS HOAG AND MARGARET MOULT HOAG THIS MAY RESULT M THE TERMINATION OF THE PARENTAL RIGHTS OF KENNETH EU­ GENE MATHIS. SR AS THEY RELATE TO KENNTH EUGENE MATHS. JR (10/21) Shannon Dudley was selected by the Exchange Club ol Hastings as Young Citizen o! the Month for October at St. Rose School. She is shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. Synopals HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting October 12. 1999 - 7:00 p.m. All Board members present; six guests Approved minutes, received treasurers report. Adopted Year 2000 Budget Approved tetter to Planning and Zoning re: cel tower on Bachman Road Approved 1% admin tee on tax bills Paid outstanding bits Adjourned al 7 45 Bonn* L Cruttonden Clerk Attested toby RchardC Thomas Supervisor (10/21) American Fellowship Mutual Insurance Company Star Elementary's Young Citizen of the Month for October is Jerin Voshell, shown here with teacher Julie Cartoon. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for October from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Jonathan Sharping, Kristen Beckwith. Chelsea Cotant, Katie Ray, Jared Ford and Tim Bowerman. LEGAL NOTICES ____________________________ I Automobile Insurance OFFERS MONTHLY POLICIES For “Safe” Drivers. Convenient “Pay as you drive" continuous plan! NO FINANCE CHARGES • NO COSTLY DUES NO MEMBERSHIP TO BUY CMuedkecfAeewf ■ a B EACH B Wr MONTH Our monthly rvtoa are as torr as... MXXOATORY HO MULT COVERAGE -(•Nersimoaryoy 5 yews or MteOhwnF-. um •next proper Join with tho thousands of Michigan policyholders who have already called and saved1 All it takett is 10 minutes or less to learn how you can save’ CALL TODAY TOLL FREE 1-800-648-6329 FOR RATE QUOTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION Brian Scott Parsons, Hastings and Jodi Jean Lawrence, Hastings. Dennis Levi Boyd, Bellevue and Terra Marie Del Priore, Bellevue. Robert Leonard Campbell, Dowling and Cheryl Ann Halder, Dowling. George LeRoy Harvath. Hastings and Bonnie Lou Angoli, Hastings. John Dale Dowling. Delton and Kerrie Lyneil Tomlin, Delton. Matthew John Hernandez, Middleville and Jerica Ann Rogers, Middleville. Shawn Gordon Carpenter, Nashville and Shannon Marie Kelley, Nashville. Kevin Lee Bower, Hastings and Randi Jo Couts, Hastings. Craig Alvin Hook, Delton and Victoria Elizabeth Rice, Delton. Donald Floyd Brooks, Shelbyville and Rhoda Ann LaForcst, Shelbyville. Marvin Daniel Walker, Delton and Holly Erin Key, Delton. Jason Lynn Sager. Delton and Gena May Duflo. Delton. Michael Kevin Millering, Freeport and Diane Marie Rice, Freeport. Nicholas Daniel Galloup, Middleville and Leslie Kay Valk, Middleville. Paul Filiberio Borowicz, Middleville and Jodi Lynn Hoffman. Middleville. Richard Ira Dwight Meyers, Nashville and Diona Adell Morawski, Nashville. Joseph Barkley Fox, Battle Creek and Audna Joyce Price. Delton. Christopher John Veenstra. Middleville and Amber Joy Tcusink, Clarksville. Joseph Robert McPeck, Hastings and Christine Mane Lambright, Hastings Mark Evan Sparks, Plainwell and Rebec­ ca Lee Slayton, Plainwell. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the condtoons of a mortgage made by Edward Bockheim and Lisa Bockheim, husband and wife (origmal mortgagors) to Norwest Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 26. 1996. and recorded on July 3. 1996 m Uber 665 on Page 703. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-ONE THOUS. xND FOUR HUN­ DRED SEVENTY AND 71/100 doHars ($81.470 71) inckxkng interest at 9 500% per an­ num. Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiM be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue al the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Mi at 1 00 p.m., on December 2. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE Barry County Michigan, and are de­ Lot 80 MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS 94 according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Uber 5 of Plats Page 41 The redemption penod shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600 3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, m which case the redemption pe­ nod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated October 21. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48C25 Fite 4990607063 Falcons (11/18) MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. te a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained wM ba used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE- Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage- made by JUANITA J BAKER to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME ADMINISTRATION. U S DEPT OF AGRI­ CULTURE now known as USDA. RURAL DE­ VELOPMENT Mortgagee dated January 28 1993, and recorded on January 29.1993, in Liber 564. on page 878. Barry County Records. Michi­ gan. on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereo1 the sum of seventh nine thousand six hundred sixty four and 52/100 Dol­ lars ($79,664 52). «cfudmg interest al 7 750% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1:00 pm on November 11. 1999. Sato premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 7 CAPPONS COUNTRY ACRES. AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 52 The redemption penod shal be 30 days from the date of such sate unless a written notice that the premises are not abandoned is given to the mortgagee by first class mail in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m whch case the redemption penod shall be 6 months from the dale of such sate Dated October 7. 1999 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (1528) �Page 6 - The Hastings Bannei - Thursday. October 21. 1999 JOy’ce Elaine Wrate HASTINGS - Mrs Joyce Elaine Wrate, age 67. of Hastings, passed away Friday, October 15. 1999 al Thomapplc Manor. Mrs. Wrate was bom on September 18. 1932 in Roseville, Michigan, the daughter of Harry & Jessie (Braun) Bancroft. She was raised in the Roseville area and attended schools there. She married Leon Wrate on June 19, 1949 and he preceded her in death in July 1979. She moved to the Delton/Hastings areas in 1960 from Battle Creek. Mrs. Wrate was a homemaker, mine's aid at Pennock Hospital and was a foster care provider in Delton for a number of years. She was a member of the Sevcnth-Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed collecting Royal Daulton Friendly Village China, various knick knacks, interior decorating and traveling. She was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers and one half sister. Mrs. Wrate is survived by her three sons. Lonnie (Doncta) Wrate of Oklahoma. Kerry Wrate, & David Wrote both of Delton; daughter. Wendy Wrate of Hastings; three grandchildren; half sister. Mona Sands of Ontario. Canada. Visitation will be Thursday, October 21, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral Services will be held Thursday. October 21. 1999 at 11:00 a m. at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor's Herbert Wrate and William Cowin officiating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the family or Sevcnth-Day Adventist Church. Arrangements were made Funeral Home. Hastings. by Wren NASHVILLE > Josephine Barnhart, age 81. of Nashville, passed away on Sunday, October 17. 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on April 27, 1918 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Valentine and Eva (Czajkowska) Pietrzniak. Josephine married Robert Barnhart in Hastings on March 31, 1981 and was a homemaker. She enjoyed her grandchildren, fishing, gardening, and playing Bingo. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Mary Ziegler, Jean Moore, and brothers: Frank and George Petchnik. .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTMtW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Putot. Sieve Olmstead 1*16) 758-3021 church phone Sundey Sense « 30 • m . Sunday School 1100 am Sunday Evening Scntcc 6 00 pm. Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday maht. 6 30 p.m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . S m> South. Paator Brent Branham. PaMor Robert Norton Phone 623 5543 Sundav School at 10 00 am. Worahip 11.00 a m . Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF COD 1674 Wert State Road. Harting*. Mich Jamn A Campbell. Ptrtor Sunday School 6 30 am. claaaes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nuncry provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 600 pm Wednesday activities 7:00pm. are: Rainbow* or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or firn grade), Kuta Chib or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ago 13-19). Aduh Bible Study - No age Itmtu WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Paauw Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 <x Darlene Pickard. *45-5*74 Worship Ser vices- Sunday. 9-00 am . Rev Ken Vaught. 1100 am. Rev Cart Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. *45 am for aJI ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6 30 to IDO pm . BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 500 pm. Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m.; freewill of­ fering Wfe welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Chnst's Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH fFenneHy the Hasrings Grace Brethren Charch). 600 Powe 1 i Rd . I mile cast of Hartings Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementus. 945-9224 Sunday Services *45 a m - Bible Classes - forafl ages. 1940 a.m - Morning Worship; 600 p m Evening Bible Study Thursday 7.30 p m Prayer. Praise, and Bible Studv - Sharing Your Faith - “Wu Are Welcome " Church Phone 948-2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Ckurrh of the Ubrhi Hide Angican Conununum" 315 W Center U (corner of S Broad way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Sunday Worship Sen ices - 8 a m and 10 a m Chnsiian Education 10 am. Nursery Available al 10 •JR. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sundav School 10 a m . Worship 11 am. PO Box 63. Hartings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 un. Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6:00 p.m evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHIRCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Ftacher. Pastor Saturday Mau 4.30 pm. Sunday Masses8 00am and I IDO am. ConfeuxM Saturday 4 00 430pm ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Naahville Father Charles Ftacher. Partor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hartings Mass Saturday Evcnmg 6 30pm THORNAPPU VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m.. 9:55 a m and 11.20 am Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 am. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery available far all services. Bnng the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs. 9 a m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9:30 am.. Sunday School; 1045 a m Morning Worship Wednesday 600-8 00 p m. Warriors (grades KSth), serving evening meals to War­ riors. 600 p m . Youth Fellowship. Sunday 4 00 p.m to 5:30 p m. (grades 6-l2th). Thursday 7:00 P m Prayer Mcetmg (Child care provided) ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McC ann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite Morning prayer Sundays 1180 am 1928 Book of CormnM Prayer Que* . Atom call 948-94r FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Mmistnes Sunday School for all ages. 9 30 a m.. Morning Worship Service. 11.00 a m . Evening Service. 6 00 pm Wednesday Family Night 6 30 pm . Awana. Sr 4 Jr High Hnith. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ tice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sundav rt IIDO&m HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Partor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m . Sun­ day Morning Worship II am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-922*, Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children* min­ istry. youth group, aduh small group ministry, leadership training WOOOGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring W heelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10:30 a m. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9:00 a m Traditional. 10:15 am Sun­ day School. 11.15 am Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church* Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7 30 p m For more information call the church office stded by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hartings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE H ASTINGS BANNER axl REMINDER BOSLEV FHARMACV HASTINGS MANLFACTVRING COMPANY Hartings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Service** Bible Classes 10 a.m. Worship 11 a m . Evening Services 6 p m Wedncs day Bible study 7 pm Peter Wackerman, Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. Hastings; ree Josephine is survived by her husband, Robert; stepdaughters, Kay Sprague of Lyons, Georgia, and Eva (Thomas) Richards of Middleville; stepson, Robert Fillingham of Rutland Township; grandchildren: Michael and James Tumes, Sherri Dawson, Teresa Potter. Ben Fillingham, and Tammy Flurry, and many great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. A private service will be held. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo Township. Funeral arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day 945 am Sunday School. 1045 am Morning Worship. 5 30 pm Kids quizzing. 6:00 p.m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day, 6 30 p.m. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teen* Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9:00 am.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. Nortn Street. Hastings Ml 49058 Phone(616)945-9414 Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Sunday. Oct 24 - 8 00 R 10 45 a m Wtor ship. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). 12:45 p m. Jail Worship. 6D0-8 DO Middle School and High School. Thursday. OCT 21-4:00 p m. Children* Char. Youth fe scmble. 7 00 Aduh Char Saturday. Oa 23 - llaynde. 100 NA Mon­ day. Oct 25 - 7.D0 p m, SS Staff Tuesday. Oct 26 - 7DO pm. 7.DO pm. AAL Taking Care", 7 30 p m QA Wednesday. Oct 27 1000 a.m. Wordwatchcra. Paint­ ing Class ta fellowship hail - all HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 al 10:30 am SUNDAY 9 30am - Sunday School - cv cry Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level Three classes - Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps - are taught for adults 10:30 am Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 1100 a.m Worship Services - childcare available for infants and toddlers ihrough age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade Paper drive dang on now in the Kmart parking lol Monday. Nov I ■ 9 30 am. Bazaar Workshop FIRST PRLSB3TLR1 AS CHIRCH 231 S. Broadway. Hartings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E. Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. Oct 21 - 6 45 p.m Praise Team Saturday. Oct 23 -600pm Banquet celebrating our 150th Anniversary' (Advance reservations required). 7 30 p.m Program celebrating our 150th An­ niversary’ (Public welcome") Sun­ day. Oct 24 - 8 30 a m Chancel Choir Warm-up, 9 00 a m. Tradi­ tional Worship Service* Willard Curtis. Pastor Emeritus preaching. I 9 20 a.m. Children’s Worship. 10 00 a m "Coffee Hour" in Sharpe Hail; 10 10 a m Four living pastors share their memones (no Sunday School today). 11.20 a m Contemporary Worship Service* Willard Curtis. Pastor Emeritus preaching ’Nursery is provided during both Worship Services The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM Radio The 11 20 Ser­ vice is shown on Cable Access throughout the week Monday. Oct 25 - 10 00 am Staff meets for prayer and planning. 6 00 p m Children's Education Sub-Commit­ tee • Dining Room. 7 00 pm Connuttee Night - All Standing C ommittees meet Tuesday. Oct 26 - 6 15 am Men's Bible Study YMCA Office. 3 00 p m. Newslet­ ter Deadline. 7 00 p in Abuse Pre­ vention C'ommitice Wcdnesdav. Oct 27 - 9 30 a m Circle Study leaders meet with Pastor Keller. 6 00 pm Church Night Supper. ? 00 p m IntergcneratKinal study . I 7 00 p m Charwel C har Michael Lee Tabb DELTON - Michael Lee Tabb, age 53, of Delton and formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Tabb was bom on August 31, 1946 in Midland, the son of Edward H. md Glenna M. (Selmon) Tabb He was raised in the Midland area and attended Midland schools, graduating in 1964 from Midland High School. Mr. Tabb was employed as a four-color pressman engaged in commercial printing during his working life. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and trapping. He was married to Stella M. Cheeks on September 10, 1966, they moved to the Delton area in1998 from Lake Odessa. Mr. Tabb was preceded in death by his mother, and a brother, James Tabb. He is survived by his wife, Stella; two daughters, Malissa (Vemand) Bailey of Lake Odessa, and Sheila Tabb of Middleville; one son, Christopher Tabb of Shelbyville; five grandchildren; father, Edward Tabb of Midland; two brothers, Charles Tabb of Midland and Edward S. Tabb of Australia. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 22. 1999 at 1:00 P.M. at The Living Gospel Church in Lake Odessa with Pastor Hariy Koehn officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Funeral arrangements were mr-Jc by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. | Forest R. “Skinks” Scholdelmayer | HASTINGS - Mr. Forest R. “Shinks” Schondelmayer, age 76, of Hastings, passed away Friday. October 15, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Schondelmayer was bom on January 20, 1923 in Middleville, the son of Carrier & Clarissa (Bowerman) Schondelmayer. He was raised in the Middleville area and attended Middleville schools, graduating in 1940 from Middleville High School. He served in the United States Navy during World Warll. Mr. Schondelmayer married Maxine P. Ayres on July 19, 1944. Mr. Schondelmayer was a self-employed milk distributor for 31 years, retiring in 1981. He was preceded in death by his parents; son. Dr. Stephen Schondelmayer in September 1978; & sister. Marjorie Hall. Mr. Schondelmayer is survived by his wife, Maxine; two daughters, Anne (Don) Herrick of Hastings and Cynthia (Bob) Terry of Bidwell, Ohio; five grandchildren, three great granddiildren; four brothers, Milo (Dorothy) Schondelmayer of Hastings. John (Janet) Schondelmayer, Kenneth (Sharon) Schondelmayer, & Glenn (Marsha) Schondelmayer al) of Middfcviiie; sister. Catherine Moma of Middleville; special sister-in-law. Dene A>res of Florida; special daughter-in-law, Snaron Allyn of California; several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Schondelmayer were held on Sunday, October 17, 1999 al Hastings First United Methodist Church. Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings NASHVILLE - Mrs. Nora J. Welker, age 79, of Nashville, passed away Thursday. October 14, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. She was bom November 26. 1919 in Lansing, the daughter of William A Chu« (Ehret) Face. She graduated from Nashville High School and married Loyn Welker on May 9, 1938 in Nashville, and he preceded her in death in 1981. She was a cook at the Nashville Restaurant and was a homemaker. She belonged to the Maple Grove Birthday Club and enjoyed crocheting. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Welker is survived by her daughter, Janet (Duane) Gardner of Nashville; sons, Erick Welker of Nashville and Gerald (Gladys) Welker of Mason; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; brother, Calvin Face of Florida and sister, Phyllis Bassett of Battle Creek. Graveside Services for Mrs. Welker were held on Monday, October 18, 1999 at the Hillside Cemetery, Kalamo Township. Reverend James Hynes officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements were made Valley Chapel. Nashville. by Maple HASTINGS - Barbara Jean Kuempel. age 76. of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, October 16. 1999 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on February 23. 1923 in Hastings, the daughter of Edwin arxl Ethel (Eaton) Johncock. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1941. Barbara married Stanley Kuempel but the marriage ended in divorce. He died in 1991. Barbara worked at Hastings Manufacturing for thirty years before retiring. Mrs. Kuempel was a member of de Women of the Moose. American Legion Auxiliary, enjoyed playing golf, and her dog. She was also precedeu in death by her parents and a brother, Kcnnilh Johncock. Mrs. Kuempel is survived by a niece, Kendra Johncock of Wisconsin; a nephew, Kevin Johncock of Hastings; two great­ nephews, Ryan and David Eltzrolh of Hastings; and a half-sister, Lindy Lee of Hastings. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Jerry Johncock officiated. Interment took place at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Research. Clement N. Dansard HASTINGS - Clement N. Ellis C. Cross Dansard, age 91, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, October 13,1999 at Spectrum Health-East in Grand Rapids. Mr. Dansard was bom on September 5, 1908 in Monroe, the son of Benjamin and Mary (Navarre) Dansard He was raised in the Monroe area and attended Monroe schools and attended the University of Dayton. He married Ethlyn Dickman on September 14. 1931 in Monroe. Mr. Dansard was employed at the Monroe Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and was Secretary/Treasurer of the company at his reiirement. They moved to Hastings from Monroe in 1993 to be near MIDDLEVILLE Kellogg School. He was married to Eva A. Johnson on October 11.1947. Mr. Cross was employed al E.W. Bliss in the Stock Room as an Electrician. Mr. Cross was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville where he served faithfully on many different groups their daughter. He was a former member of St. Mvy'i and committees. He enjoyed helping missionaries and rid maintenance at the Catholic Church. Perch Creek Hunting Club and the B.P.O. Elks. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jane Glowacki in 1989; brothers, church. He was preceded in death by his wife. Eva Cross. Mr. Cross is survived by his son, Richard C. (Martha) Cross of Battle Creek; two grandsons. Matthew Cross and Joseph and Charles Dansard. Mr. Dansard is survived by his wife, Ethlyn; daughter, Mary (John) Panfil of Hastings; five granddaughters; five great­ Jonathan Cross; several nieces snd nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 21. 1999 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 22, 1999 at 11.00 A.M. at the Fust Baptist Church of Middleville with grandchildren; & sister, Manette McBride of fhescott, Arizona. The Rite of Christian Burial was held on Saturday. October 16. 1999 al Hastings St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial was in Sl Joseph Cemetery in Monroe, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Reverend Bruce Stewart officiating. Interment will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Manorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Wren Funeral Home, Hastings Carl W. “Bill" Aspinall FREEPORT - Mr. Carl W. “Bill” Aspinall, age 54. of Freeport, passed away Thursday. October 14, 1999 at Spectrum Health-East in Grand Rapids. Mr. Aspinall was bom on August 2, 1945 in Hastings, the son of Carl & Eunice (Oliver) Aspinall. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. He served 20 years in Ute United States Army, two tours in Vietnam, retiring in 1982. He moved to Freepost following his discharge in 1982. Mr. Aspinall married Karen S. VanDenburg on July 16. 1983. He was employed with the Kent County Road Commission from 1983 until 1996 when ill health forced his retirement. He was a member of the Middleville Bowling League. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister. Cathy Kidder. Mr. Aspinall is survived by his wife, Karen; daughter. Tressa Aspinall of Freeport; four children in Germany; one granddaughter, Brittany; mother. Eunice Jarman of Hastings; three brothers, Ronald Aspinall. Res Jarman, & Don Jarman all of Hastings; sister, Carolyn Pillars of Missouri; half brother, Lindon Aspinall of Vermontville; two half sisters, Carla Burpee of Vermontville & Margo Miller of Hastings; aunts, uncles, nieces, - Ellis C. Cross, age 82, of Middleville, passed away on Monday, October 18, 1999 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. Cross was bom on January 16, 1917 in Paris, Michigan, the son of Fred M. and Maude M. (York) Cross He was raised in the Middleville area and attended and graduated from Thornapple I Marjorie H. Main| HASTINGS - Mrs. Marjorie H. Main, age 81, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. October »3. 1999 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Main was bom on June 5. 1918 in Woodland Township. Barry County, the daughter of Roscoe & Nettie (Wheeler) Hynes. She was raised in the Woodland area, and attended rural schools, graduating in 1935 from Woodland High School. She married Earl Count in 1939, and he preceded ha in death in 1947. She married Dale R. Main in 1951. and he preceded ha in death on February 22, 1987. Mrs. Main was a homemaker, living most of ba married life in the Hastings area. She was a member of the American Legion Post #45 Auxiliary. She was an avid bingo and card playa and enjoyed traveling. She was also preceded in death by ha parents; daughter. Nellie Meyers; and brother. Lyle Hynes. Mrs Main is survived by her two daughters, Joyce (Carl) Gallup of Hastings, and Dorothy Mims of Hint; three sons, Earl (Maria) Count at Lakewood. Ohio. William Count of Vermontville, and Max (Mary) Main of nephews & cousins. There will be no visitation. Respecting his wishes, private family services will be Charlotte; twelve grandchildren. 16 great grandchildren; sista, Elna Hynes of Lansing; two brothers. Don Hynes of held. Burial will be at Freeport Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association Arrangements were made by Wren Lansing, and Neil Hynes of California. Funeral Services for Mrs. Main were held on Saturday. October 16, 1999 at Funeral Home. Hastings. Wren Funeral Home. Burial was in Hosmer Cemetery. Castleton Township. Barry County. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 21. 1999 - Page 7 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Social /^Ch)S Lake Odessa NEWS The Ionia County Health Department clinic will be held on Wednesday. Oct. 27 in the basement of Central United Methodist Church from 9 to 11. Shots are available for immunizations and other health concerns. There have been conflicting notices of when we shift from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time The calendars which were printed a year ago all stale that the time to "fall back" is on Oct. 31. Mary Morrice at Lake Manor is having a 90th birthday anniversary on Oct. 26. The October meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society had a record atten­ dance. More Ilian 40 were present for the Reed-Shcllcnbarger video interview. Despite its length, the crowd lingered well after refreshment time. Ron and Marge Enckson were the hosts. Many people attended the Saturday after­ noon open house at the Clarksville Hall in honor of the birthday of Eleanor Heaven. After being widowed while young during World War II, she took training and worked in child evangelism for many years. She then married Richard Heaven and returned to Clarksville to live. Alcthians of Central United Methodist Church met Jt the Mcnafcc and Helen Miller home on Barber Road on Oct. 12. Class members are to be hosts at the church family Sunday on Oct. 24. Don McDowell presented an unusual program. He chose baseball as a rec urn ng theme for the 20th century to highlight three times in the cen­ tury. He used recordings of two of Garrison Kci Iler's Prairie Home Companion radio programs and a tape of “Who’s On First?" One of the spots was the story of the oppos­ ing team at the time of “Casey s at the Bat?" His program inspired considerable conver- Reids to celebrate golden anniversary Reeds to observe 50th anniversary The family of Don and Dorothy- Reid in­ vite all friends and relatives to their open house this Saturday. October 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Hastings Don and Dorothy were married October 22. 1949 at the E.U.B. Church in Hastings Edward and Phyllis (LaReau) Reed of Freeport. Michigan will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Friday, Octo­ ber 29, 1999 They were married tn Woodland. Michi­ gan and now reside at 236 E. Brown Rd.. Freeport. Michigan 49325. Edward Reed retired from Barry County Road Commis­ sion and Phyllis retired from Sears. Their children are Mark and Gayle Reed of Lyons. Dale Reed of Charlotte and David and Nancy Reed of Middleville They have eight grandchildren and four great-grand- They have 5 children: Steve and Joyce Reid and Dan Rek. and Cindy and John Winebrenner and C.volvn and Many Cappon of Hastings and Andy and Janice Reid of Highpoint, North Carolina. Also they have 11 grandchildren Cards may be sent to: 917 N. Kelly St.. Hastings, MJ 49058. Sam McCormick is turning 80 S*m McCormKk-founder of McCormick Enterprises. will be celebrating his both birthday Fnends please send cards to South Olith Place. Mesa. AZ 85208 sation on the century. Thelma Curtis assist­ ed the Millers in hosting the 20-plus class members present. Death came to Paul Pelton, former resi­ dent of Lake Manor, at Heartland Center at Ionia. His service was at the Koops Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon. Services were held at Charlotte for Virgil Saurer. who had resided on Tupper Lake for 25 years. Marilyn (Mrs. Bill) McCIcnithan of Woodland Township is the daughter Jack Wcddcrburn Sr. of Ionia who died on Sun­ day. His grandchildren included Beth Ann McCIcnithan and others at Ionia. Memorial service was set for Thursday morning at First Christian Church at Ionia. Directors of the local historical society met on Monday evening. The decision was made to increase the mailing list. Addition­ al plans were made for coming months. The depot/muscum will be open for public vis­ its on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most plans arc in place for "Christmas Round the Town" in late November. The depot/museum will be open for vis­ its from the public on Saturday. Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. In addition to some of the summer exhibits there will be a new display of football photos. The facility has heating and summer cooling, barrier free restroom, handicap parking and grav­ eled parking lot on Emerson Street between two apartment houses. A society member will be on hand to answer questions. A month later the museum will be open with displays, a baked goods sale, and two crafters as part of “Christmas Round the Town.” In December, the usual date hap­ pens to be Christmas Day so the museum will be closed, but will be available for vis­ its by appointment during the next week. NOW IS THE T!ME\ PROTECT YOUR CAR. TRUCK OR VAN BEFORE WINTER DE-TARING, WASHING, WAXING, BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO MOTOR CLEANING COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD., HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E W BUSS) 616/945-5607 Parent-teacher conferences set for Nov. 3,4,5 Hastings Area Schools will have parent­ teacher conferences Nov. 3, 4 and 5. Students will attend school in the morn­ ing on Nov. 3. 4 and 5, with conferences scheduled in the afternoon or evening of Nov. 3 and 4. Conferences for parents of students in grades K-5 will be scheduled on an individ­ ual basis by the teachers. The conference scnedulc for the middle' t-chool and high school ir Wednesday. tymt. d. and Thursday. Nov. 4, from I to 3 p:m. m the afternoons and from 6 to 8 p.m in the evenings. High school conferences will be conduct­ ed in the gymnasium of the high school; parents may attend at their convenience. Middle school conferences, however, will be conducted in various locations through­ out the building. Parents are encouraged to participate in the conferences and discuss the progress of their children with their teachers on an indi­ vidual basis. Administrators and counselors also will be available to talk to parents at the conferences. • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE DO NOT RAKE LEAVES INTO THE STREET This prac­ tice is illegal and may cause an accident, injury, or loss of life. The leaves will plug up the storm sewer and cause flooding. Vandals may set them on fire. On windy days they will blow back into your yard and your neighbors yard and cause you and them to do the work over again. Instead, please put your leaves in a compostable bag or, if you choose, you may take leaves to the Drop-Off Site on State Rd west of the cemetery. The Drop-Off Site is open every Saturday morning i from 8 00 a m. to noon and on Tuesday mornings and Thursday af­ ternoons by appointment through the end of November. Call City Hall at 945-2468 for an appointment. There is no charge. a Compostable bags may be purchased in Hastings at Felpausch, Kmart, Plumb's and True Value Garden Center. Bagged leaves will be picked up at no charge to the resident by Waste Management on Saturday. November 13th, and again on Saturday, December 4th. . « If you are unable to bag your leaves, call City Hall at 945-2468 and we will arrange to have them bagged for you at no charge by eighth grade students who have volunteered to do this work " We appreciate your cooperation to help make this fall chore as safe and pleasant as possible. Lucy Boykin to mark 98th T JL hr time is ri|w fur full Lucy Boykin will be celebrating 98 years on Oct. 23rd. She tonight for many years at Delton Schoo! teaching Kindergarten. She has published three cookbooks, loves bingo, cats and children, collecting any­ thing about cats and love poetry. Anyone wishing to send her a card can do so at 240 E. North St., Hastings. Ml 49058. A party is being planned at 4 p.m. on the 23rd of October at the same address. home improvements. All il takes is cash and we have plenty of it to lend. In the form of home equity loans, linn* of credit anil home improvement loans. You can count on a hist res|N>nsc to your application. Ami expert the term, rate and monthly | laymen! to suit von to a "T". Gall or visit any I tastings Gity Bank office while tin* pickin's an* good. It's Harvest Time New Hastings teacher honored by WMU Hastings business education teacher Tracy George was recognized by the Hastings School Board Monday for receiving Western Michigan University’s “Outstanding Business Education Student for 1999* award The award is presented by WMU every year to a senior business education teacher/student who has shown "exemplary work tn and out of the classroom.* George did her student teaching in Hastings last year and was hired full-time by the district this year. High School Principal Tim Johnson said at the board meeting that "as a student teacher at Hastings, Tracy’s teaching was nothing less than that of a seasoned teacher. She brought cooperative learning techniques as well as individualized instruction through the avenue of simulations in her classroom." Pictured with George are business education department head Pat Purgtel (left) and Johnson. \|. iii|M I IDK Hastings 945-2401 £ w w w .hnstingscitybank.com Middleville 795-X3.38 Belle* or 76.3-9418 Nashville 852-0790 Caledonia 891-0010 Mayland 792-6201 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 21 1999 I have toyed with the idea of giving her a NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Norma Jean Campbell (original mortgagors) to Amencan Home knjxovement Products Inc Mortgagee dated December 3 1997 and recorded on Janu ary 22. 1999 tn Document 11024142. Barry County Record Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignments to FIRST UNION TRUST COMPANY NATIONAL COMPANY As Co­ Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agree ment dated as ot November 30. 1997 senes 1997-D Assignee by an assignment dated '-jne 16. 1999 which was recorded on September 7. 1999. m Document* 1034966. Barry County Records c i which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 32/100 dollars ($16 289 32) indudmg inter­ est at 11 000% per annum Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Ml at i 00 p m on November 11. 1999 Saw premises are smjated m TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE Barry County Mchrgan and are described as A iiarcei of land in the Northwest ;/4 of Section 2 Town i North. Range 10 West Prairieville Township. Barry County Michigan described as Commencing at a point m the center of highway 45 rods South of the South 1/4 post of Section 35. Town 2 North. Range 10 West tor place of begin­ ning. thence West 20 rods, thence North 4 rods, thence East 20 rods to the center ot said high­ way thence South in the center of said highway to place of beginning Now assessed tor tax pur­ poses as Lot 9 Supervisor s Plat of the Village of PramevJe according to the recorded plat thereof m L>ber 2 of Plats on Page 74 The redemption penod shall be 6 monthfs) bom the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a rn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 30 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Stale 100 B-ngham Farms Ml 48025 Fie 8990607185 Mustangs (10/28) State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court - Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING Fite Nc 99-22722-GD 'n the matter ot HaLIF LINDERMAN MINOR TO CAMMIE REED WHOSE ADDRESS IS •NKfer J*N:AttO. WHOSE IWTER4 ST « THIS MATTER MAY BE BARRED OR AFFECTED BY THE FOLLOWING NOTICE A hearing wH be held on NOVEM­ BER 17. 1999 at 2 30 pm tn the courtroom. Haaangs Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw ON THE PETITION OF CHARLES ANO TERESA RAMBIN REQUESTING THAT THEY BE APPOINTED GUARDIANS OF THE ABOVE NAMED M’NOR October 18 1999 CHARLES AND TERESA RAMBIN 2879 SOUTH M43 HWY HASTINGS Ml 49058 (10/21) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE (Barry County) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECi A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE- Default has been made <n the conditions of a mortgage made by JAMES R MCDIARMID. a smgfe man. to TMS Mortgage Inc . d/b/a The Money Store, dated December 22. 1998 and recorded January 5. 1999 as docu­ ment No 1023197 on which mortgage there is ctaimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Eighty-Four and 66/100 ($47,084 66) Dollars mciudmg interest at 10 90% per annum Under the power of sale contained n said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Cour­ thouse m Hastings. Michigan, at 1 00 o'clock, on Thursday November 25, 1999 Said premises are situated in the Village of Mtddtevtfle County of Barry State of Michigan and are described as Lot 112 of Middleville Downs Addition No5. according to the recorded plat thereof m Liber 5 of Plats on Page 43 Barry county Records Tax item No 08-041-170-027-00 The redemption penod shall be six months tom the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 14. 1999 THE MORTGAGE INC d/b/a THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee O'REILLY. RANCILIO. NITZ. ANDREWS TURNBUt L & SCOTT. PC Attorneys tor Mortgagee 12900 Halt Road burte 350 Sterling Heights Ml 48313-1151 Attn Craig S Schoenherr. Sr Telephone (810) 726-1000 (11/11) Notice of Mortgage Foroctorure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Randy L Brush, Jr. a single mar (original mortgagors) to United Companies Lending Corporation, Mort­ gagee. dated June 10 1996, and recorded on June 20. 1996 m Lt* 864 on Page 291 Barry County Records. MteJ^yan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT ANO 39/100 doiars ($30,148 39) including interest al 11 125% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage writ be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Ml at 1XX) p.m . on November 18. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS Barry County. Michigan, and are described as ’ WytM's Payne Lake ffeft. aeoordmg io the recorded piat thereof m Lib* 3 of Plats on Page 97. Lot 25 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m when case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Octob* 7 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 8990609373 Falcons (11-4) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Board of Commissioners of the County of Barry will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.0064 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied on property in 1999. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at Commissioner’s Chamber, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the pro­ posed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase oper­ ating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 0.10% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the operating revenue will increase by 1.10% over the preceding year's operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, | ----- cmnlete authority to establish the number of mills to be . thin its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: Barry County 220 W State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 616-945-4876 Ann landers Wedding haters? Dear Ann Landers: Our bishop wrote a piece for our diocesan newspaper, "The Catholic Exponent.” He called his article, “Matrimony: Is It Still Holy?” but admitted he was tempted Io call it, “Why Pnests Hate Weddings." Here arc some of the bishop s observations: “Wedding rehearsals arc a constant irri­ tant for priests who have to deal with large, unruly wedding parties and people who aren’t used to being in a church. Bystanders become liturgical experts, infusing the ser­ vice with every sort of personal preference and creative innovation. Wedding liturgies become parties rather than prayer, making it impossible to maintain any sense of deco­ rum. Guests arrive late, the bride goes into hiding, the groomsmen sit in the church parking lot drinking, flower girls and ring bearers are too young to follow directions and photographers scramble to direct the action rather than record it. The secular mentality continues into the wedding recep­ tion, which is characterized by ear-splitting music, too much drinking and vulgar lan­ guage - often by the best man during the toast." I wonder if these experiences arc com­ mon to clcrgypcrsons in general. How about getting a reaction from your readers in the clergy, Ann? - Henry in Ohio. Dear Henry: You’ve written a provoca­ tive letter. Now, I would like to hear from the clergy of all faiths. Do you also hate weddings9 If so. why? Please send your re­ sponse to: Clergy and Weddings, Ann han­ dlers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611­ 0562 Return gifts? Dear Ann Landen: After several years of failed fertility procedures, my husband and I decided to adopt a child. We were thrilled when soon after, a baby became available through a private adoption agency, at the birth mother’s request, the baby was handed over to us while the legal docu­ ments were being drawn up. Four weeks after becoming settled into motherhood, my friends gave me a wonder­ ful baby shower. As my mother so diligently taught me, I quickly wrote each and every one a thank-you note4br the beautiful gifts. Three days after my notes were mailed. I re­ ceived a call informing me that the birth mother had changed her mind and decided not to sign the adoption papers. She wanted her baby back. Of course, we had to give up that precious child. My husband and I arc devastated beyond words. I am at a loss as to what to do about the lovely gifts I received at the shower. I send them back? What is the proper procedure? I need your advice. Empty Arms in Arkansas Dear Empty Arms: What a sad letter. My heart goes out to you Yes, dear, you must return the gifts with a brief note explaining the circumstances. I'm sure your friends will rally around and help you get through this painful time. Bed sharing Dear Ann Landers: Can you stand one more letter about unmarried couples who preserve their virginity, even though they sleep in the same bed? These people arc not only stupid and reckless, they are ill-mannercd, especially the men. If a civilized man puts up his girlfriend for the night and they are not sexually inti­ mate, he should show her the courtesy due ANY female guest - and permit her to have the bed to hcrsc’f. He should sleep on the sofa or the floor. A gentleman does not tease or humiliate a woman by climbing into bed and spuming her body. A woman whose boyfriend treats her so rudely should kick him out of bed. If he is not gay or im­ potent. he is certainly an inconsiderate clod. - Disgusted in Iowa. Dear Iowa: Get the com husks out of your eyes, Buster. This is not about man­ ners. It’s about human chemistry. When a female allows a male to share her bed. she should not be surprised when judgment goes AWOL and hormones go on active duty. Second job Dear Ann Landen: I am at my wits’ end over a situation that involves my wife, my daughter and my daughter's boyfriend. About 18 months ago, the boyfriend de­ cided to start his own business. My wife, “Lynn,” volunteered to help him set up the bookkeeping system and other aspects of the start-up. Now, Lynn is working over 40 hours a week - for free. She is more com­ mitted to the business than he is. We have discussed this issue at length, and Lynn says she enjoys the challenge and that I should “stay out of her business.” She also says the company would fail without her. and I believe it. Meanwhile, I am work­ ing full time at a stressful, difficult job, and have to take up the sjack at tame, whiqh means doing all {lean­ ing, laundry, and so on. ' I don’t suspect any monkey business be­ tween my wife and our daughter's boyfriend, but this guy is very charismatic. 1 can't Figure out if this is some weird, sub­ conscious attempt on Lynn\ part to relive her youth vicariously through her daughter, or if she is trying to compete with her. riage and two wonderful, grown children, this seems like a drastic move, but I’ve had it. I would appreciate some advice from you, Ann. Need Direction in California. Dear Calif.: Let me get this straight your daughter s boyfriend is starting a new business. and your wife is helping him to the tune of 40 hours a week ’ Meanwhile, you are cooking, doing dishes, laundry, and cleaning, in addition lo working at your stressful job’ You say you've had it and want to know if I have any advice ' Well, yes. I do Tell your wife you arc resigning as chief cook and dishwasher, and if she wishes to continue lo knock herself out for this young man. ilY OK with you. but not at the ex­ pense of her share of the home responsibil­ ities. If she doesn't agree lo cool it with the self-inflicted second job. insist on joint counseling, and let the counselor establish the appropriate guidelines ‘Home’ living Dear Ann Landers: My mother has been a widow for several years and is now in her late 70s. She lives alone and has always been Fiercely independent. She appears to be in very good health. In fact, there arc days when I think she may outlive me. In recent conversations. Mom has made it plain that under no circumstances will she ever go into a retirement home. She says, “When the time comes that I cannot man­ age on my own, I will live with you." Ann. the thought of us living together is very up­ setting. In fact, it’s my worst nightmare. I love my mother dearly, but 1 must take time away from her every three days, or else, we end up Fighting. I try to visit or communicate wi»h Mom on a daily basis, because I am her onlyfriend. Being a realist, I am certain that eventually I am going to have to place my mother in some sort of facility. She refuses to discuss the matter. Whenever I bring up the subject, she acts as if I’m trying to lock her in a dungeon. Please ask your readers who arc living in retirement centers to write about their expe­ riences. You have taught me that there can be no better teacher than someone who has been there. Perhaps your readers can help my mother see things differently. Thanks, Ann. - T.M. in Orlando, Fla. DcarT.M.: Herc\ your letter, and I’ll let you know of my readers' responses. How about it, folks? Write on! When planning a wedding. w ho pays for what? Who stands where? "The Ann Lan­ ders Guide for Brides " has all the answers. _ Send a self-addressed, long, business-size . envelope and a cheekwjnuhQ order for , $3.75 (tfyts includes postage dnd*Yiandling/ to: Brides.c/oAnn Landers.P.b'.Bhu !1562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada send $4.55.) Tofind out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate web page at n’ww. cre­ ators,com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. STREET NAME SIGNS ii'itHc than memorie z American Heart Association.^^ iZ 71911 EMERGENCY 2 [Home Address Signs 3 4 REQCIRED BY A'EW BARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE IN V II LEGAL NOTICES reasonable period of time to extricate her­ self or I will leave. After 30 years of mar­ Made while you wait - 5 minutes STATE OF WCMGAH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARflY ORDER FOR ALTERNATIVE SERVICE CASE HO SS4SCH GULL POINTE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. LLC,a Michigan kmrted liability company, VS JULIA STEVENS ot al Defendants ______________________ I Attorney for Plaintiff JAMES E REED (P33703) Vandervoort C twist & F«her. PC 312 Old Kent Bank Buftftng Battle Creek. Ml 49017 At a session of said Court held on the 30<h day of July. 1999 PRESENT. HONORABLE JAMES H FISHER. CIRCUIT JUDGE THIS MATTER is before the Court on the Mo­ tion of Plaintiff for Substituted Service It appears that service ot process cannot reasonably be made as provided by MCR 2.105. IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Plain­ tiff's Counsel have the opportunity to give notice to Defendant Joe and Betty Akm and Defendant Bert P and Elaine M Maravch by publishing or posting as the Court deems acceptable IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Plain­ tiff shall serve the Summons and Complaint upon Defendant Joe and Betty Akm by ___ Sending by ordinary mail, postage pre-paid and addressed to 1812 West Hickory Road ___ By posting at the last known address of the Defendants at 1812 West Hickory Road ___ Posting pursuant to MCR 2 106 at the Barry County Courthouse ___ Publication pursuant to MCR 2 106 IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Plain­ tiff shall serve the Summons and Complaint upon Defendant Bert P and Elaine M Maravich by ___ Sending by ordinary mail, postage pre-paid and addressed to 19428 Lake Lynwood Lyn­ wood. IL ___ Send-ig by ordinary mail, postage pre-paid and ac'^^saed to 1802 West Hickory Road ___ By posting at the address of the Defendants home located at 1802 West Hickory Road ___ Posting pursuant to MCR 2 106 at the Barry County Courthouse ___ Publication pursuant to MCA 2 106 The Court deems such method to be reason­ ably calculated to give the Defendants actual no­ tice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard pursuant to MCR 2 105(1) JAMES H FISHER CIRCUIT JUDGE H JNes/JER/Church/order alternative service (HM) Call & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs "Any Name" Pvt Rd Signs AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION memorials a-now/TES 1-800-AHA-USA1 < Action Signs Across Jnm E W Blasi 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 948-8618 •rMFro. 888-577-7446 PRIVATE ORIVE SIGNS City of Hastings Residents! Do You Need Assistance ngf Raking and Bagging Your Leaves for Fall Clean Up on November 13, 1999? The 8th Grade Class of Hastings Middle School has gener­ ously volunteered to aid those Hastings residents who are un­ able to rake and bag their leaves in preparation for this year's Fall Clean Up. • You must be a resident of Hastings who is unable to rake and bag the leaves from your Hastings yard. • You must provide enough kraft bags to bag the leaves on your lawn. Students will provide rakes and other materials. • Limited to residential lawns only - the students are only able to rake up to 1/2 acre ot lawn immediately adjacent to your home. • Leaves will be raked on November 10, 1999. • In case of inclement weather, the date will be November 11, 1999 or November 12, 1999. • Leaves will be raked by students between 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. • You must call Hastings City Hall and register no later than Tuesday, October 26, 1999, 5:30 p.m. and ask for Shirley Lamse at 616-945-2468. Limited to the first 100 residents who request the service. �The HaMnga Banner - Thuraday. October 21. 1999 - Page 9 R. T. WILSON. ARTIFICIAL BAIT. From Time to Time... APPLICATION fllto OCC. 10. 1114. 1,153,473. Patented Sept 14,1915. . ......... More about Wilson’s artificial bait By Joyce F. Weinbrecht R. T. WILSON. In the Hastings Banner of Sept. 16, we ran an article about R.T. Wilson and his invention of artificial bait. The response from readers who either knew or knew about Art Wilson or Hubert Cook, and had some knowledge of the Wil­ son fishing bait lures, has been very inter­ esting. Hubert D. Cook first wrote about R. T. Wilson Jan 30, 1968 Esther Walton reprinted the article in the Banner on Oct. 4, 1990. We again printed the story because Chariton Park had received a donation of six mint condition fishing lures from David arruaanai hud raa.n. isis. artificial hit. 1,084,517. Patented Jan. 13,1014 I SKXETWIKET 1. and Alice Cook One particular reader’s response added a great deal to the information we had about Mr. Wilson, his company and the patents and how the company evolved and dis­ solved A phone call and letter from Ned and Sue Wemick of Pensacola. Fla., carried the sto­ ry further along. So here is more of the sto- «y. Mr. Wemick writes: “Mauri Greenfield forwarded to us the recent article entitled From Time to Time,’ in which you mentioned the gift by the David Cook family to the Chartton Park Museum.... “My wife, Suzanne, and Pat Greenfield are both daughters of Cecile Wilson Beaver and the granddaughters of R.T. and Mabel Wilson. “Many years ago, Cecile Wilson Beaver, my mother-in-law, gave me one of the Wil­ son fishing lures in its original packing box. Several years ago, 1 presented it to my son, Joel, who had an interest in family memo­ rabilia and who stored it away. Recently, it came to my attention that an Internet auc­ tion house was offering collectible fishing lures for bid. Joel went to the net, found the category and started bidding on these Wil­ son lures. He was successful on the bid and close to a dozen more. I guess he wanted these as a tie to his past, since he is not a fisherman. “I decided to help him research these Wilson lures. I communicated with a pri­ vate contractor to the U.S. Patent Office, which does research for patents poor to 1974. They were able to furnish me with copies of the original patent application and award for the years 1913, 1914 and 1915. “These applications for these patients were made out by Richard T. Wilson. Sur­ prise, surprise! All along the family and friends were of the belief that he was not given a first name and though he was known as Art or R.T, he indeed was given olution stating that the Hastings Sporting Goods Company had been dissolved and a first name. Or that is what is shown on the patent application I would presume that on an official government document he would correctly wnte his name “Two of the patent applications have him assigning half rights to Aben Johnson and the third one assigning rights to Mabel Wil­ son, his wife. I don’t know what R.T. Wil­ B. T. WILSON, unnnii hit. uruunai nu> nt n. mt 1,060,873. Patented May d, 1913. son’s financial interest was in the Hastings Sporting Good Works prior to 1914, when it was incorporated. “As stated in the article, R.T. had the neighbor ladies working in the garage and outbuildings doing the necessary opera­ tions to manufacture these lures. But after the incorporation, with half rights assigned to Aben Johnson, it appears that some financial remuneration must have taken place. With the rights on the 1915 patent assigned to Mabel Wilson, we arc left up in the air as to what may have transpired We had always thought R.T. had the company and a financial interest in it. “When wc sent away to the Michigan Secretary of State's office and received the articles of incorporation and other pertinent official documents, it appears that R.T. did not have any financial interest as a share­ holder in the Hastings Sporting Good Works. Was he paid a royalty on what was sold? Or did he assign away all of his rights? “Cecil Wilson Beaver, [daughter of R.T. Wilson], who is 99 years of age, currently resides in a nursing home in Pensacola. She recalls as a teenager the manufacturing of the lures. However, she did not get involved the property had been cot /eyed to Aben E. Johnson, with all its obligations having been made. Mr. Johnson purchased the final assets for the sum of $ 1. The address for the company was given as 316 E. Mill St., Hastings. A financial statement dated the 24th of November, 1914, lists the assets as artificial fish baits; $2,500; silk casting lines, $1,100; casting reels, $1,000; office equipment, one adding machine, one dictaphone, two typewriters , one safe, three desks, $400, accounts receivable, $1,000, for a total of $6,000. Aben Johnson neld 980 shares of stock, Evelyn Johnson held 10 shares and Maurice Foreman held 10 shares on this date. There is no evidence that R.T. Wilson held any stock in the company at this point, if ever. The language of the patents reads simi­ larly for each lure: “United States Patent Office, Richard T. Wilson, of Hastings Michigan, Assignor of one half to Aben E. Johnson of Hastings, Michigan, Artificial Bait, 1,060,873, speci­ fication of Letter Patent, Patented May 6, 1913, application was filed Nov. 22, 1911, Serial No. 661,754. “To all whom it may concern: Be it known that I, Richard T. Wilson, a citizen of the United States, residing at Hastings in the county of Barry and State of Michigan, have invented a new and useful Artificial bait, of which the following is a specifica­ tion.” There are three different patents with two assigned to Aben Johnson and one assigned to Mabel Wilson. The text goes on to describe the lure and to explain the accompanying drawings. All are signed by Richard T. Wilson, inventor, with several different witnesses, and sever­ al of them were attorneys. The patents and company papers will be placed at the Chariton Park collection with the six Wilson lures. Source: Letters and patents, Alicles of Association and Resolution shared with us by Ned and Sue Wemick of Pensacola, Fla. Safe Investing With A Great Rate with the process, as she played the violin, and her parents did not want her to damage her hands. Besides, she was the darling of her father “When we asked her about R.T. and the firehouse, she recalls living upstairs with her parents and sliding down the brass pole. “When we asked about the dogs [there is a dog in the picture of the American LaFrancc right hand drive fire truck shown in the Sept. 16 From Time to Time article], she stated ‘wc always had dogs.’ “When R.T. was in Alamogordo, N.M., Mabel ran a hotel and did the same when they moved to Boulder. Colo. Apparently the western dry exposure did not improve his tuberculosis and »hey returned to Michi­ gan, where he was a patient at the sanitari­ um in Gaylord. He died, we believe, in 1930 and is buned in Greenville. Mabel died in Hastings in the later 1960s and is buried in Orleans. “We are glad to furnish this update to you. We hope it piques someone’s interest. Ned and Sue Wemick, Pensacola, Fla.” There are three patents accompanying the letter from the Wcmicks dated May 6,1913, Jan 13, 1914 and Sept. 14, 1915. There is also a copy of the Articles of Association of Hastings Sporting Good Works Nov. 14. 1914; a Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Association of the Hastings Sporting Goods Works, Hastings, Michigan, dated April 16, 1921, changed the name to Hastings Sporting Goods Co. A Resolution to dissolve by a sate is dated May 15. 1925, and a final res- 6.25% APY Minimum deposit $50,000 6.05% APY Minimum deposit $1,000 36 Month Certificate of deposit* FDIC Insured Main Office ATIONAL ANK of ASTINGS •Penalty for early withdrawal ■ Limited time offer 241 West State Street Hastings, Michigan 945-3437 Gun Lake Office 12850 W. M-179 Hwy Wayland, Michigan. 795-7116 or 792-4406 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 21. 1999 < < me l< think 11 il A night to remember for a team of Panthers The game wax long over, but the lights continued lo shine as the Delton Kellogg High School football players made the happy journey from the stadium back lo its locker room. Thia trip wasn't always so glorious during the 1999 prep season Coach Rob Heethuis' team had lo,'. some key players along the way and. as a result of that and other circumstances, lost some close games, even one in overtime. Thi* time, the result was a little bit different... a lot more easier to swallow... one to truly remember. Delton Kellogg 50, Parchment 0. One team of Panthers blanked another KVA squad of Panthers in the final home game for the Delton Kellogg seniors What a night it was. Determination. Domination. Victory. Celebration. Jubilation. Parchment managed just three first downs and 65 yards the entire night. Talk about domination. Delton Kellogg achieved 374 yards of offense, seven touchdowns, a field goal and 21 first downs. Talk about jubilation. For fans of the maroon, white and silver, it was one to put in the scrap books or even in the memory banks It may have been only the third win of the season, but on that night, it felt like much more than just a single victory. The hard hits and long runs by the Panthers reverberated through the stadium all night long... all night long. Fifty points to zero. Wow! J.T. Charron. Jamie Collier. Nick Marshall. Jon Heethuis and Mike LaFountain all found their way to pay dirt Charron and Manhall both did it on two occasions. Marshall also booted five successful extra points and a field goal from 33 yards. The attempt probably would have been good from* 45 yards... that's what fo^Paadiers andforMarshall. It was truly special. For Marshall, the season appeared to be over right when it started. Injured in the first game, nobody expected the big bruising back to be back. Take that back, there was one who was certain he would return... himself. "What a great story.** Heethuis said. "We lost him the first game of the season and he said Til be back.' Nick's desire was lo be back on the field." Where Marshall belongs... where be shines... where be helps him team to win and win big. It was Marshall's plan. For the Panthers, winning the game would have been good enough, but playing 110 percent and prevailing like they did was sort of therapeutical. It was a calming medicine for what had been a Coach Heethuis knew this team had enough talent, but he also realized that they were young and needed time to mature. Just eight seniors appear on the "99 varsity roster, so expect big things in the yean to come. But for this one night, the lights were shining in Delton's direction... the stars were all a dazzling mixture of maroon, white and silver. The well-deserved victory was all for the Delton Kellogg Panthers. Hard work does pay off. Just the week before. Heethuis* team dropped a 28-27 decision to KVA foe Galesburg-Augusta in overtime. This Friday, the result was a bit more rewarding. The Panthers had come into practice Monday not liking how they had played against the Rams and were determined to change a few things. They did. The proof was on their side of the scoreboard. As the players walked off the neld and back to the locker room. Panther fans formed a tunnel and gave their heroes high fives, words on congratulations and sweet kisses on their cheeks. Even coach Heethuis received a few warm fuzzies. It was a great walk to trek for such a great accomplishment... hand-to-hand. It was a time die happy team had envisioned and a time that was special to more than just the Panther players wearing the home uniforms. Once back into the locker room, a sports editor got some words of wisdom from coach Heethuis and then began to chat with an old friend from Western Michigan University. Mark Nabozny Nabozny is a former Bronco football player who also remembers the days when WMU was on that championship trail and winning by big scores. "Hey, are you going to the Marshall game. See you there." Those who say that winning is not important have never lasted the sweetness of such a triumph. Sports can be fun, but to put out a winning effort after enduring a couple of hardships, makes the athletic experience so much more special. Just ask the Panther gndders, theyll tell you. • Words About Heroes: Here are some comments made by J-Ad Graphics write. Patricia Johns. We thought that they fit in tics space real nicely: Heroes are everywhere. At this time of year, the paper notes the sports heroes. But, the community owes a debt of gratitude to these like Kendall Tolan of Middleville who stopped to wake the Rath family cX Whitneyville Road when their home was on fire Talk to you soon. very trying season Tonight, soccer Saxons shoot for league title Hasting, moved one game from a sh*re or an outright O-K White soccer championship Tuesday with a 1-0 road shutout against Wyoming ParkSean Fortier scored the lone goal in the first half with the assist going to Curt Norris. Al half, though, the Saxons had a li.de talk. "I told them to go out on the field and play their game." Hastinp coach Dennis Argetsinger said. "In the first half, we were bunching too much, but in the second half we spread it ouL* Quarterback J.T. Charron (38) looks for open field as Brook Smith (54) makes the block up front Panthers pin pigskin shutout on Parchment, 50-0 "Great" was a commonly used term when coach Rob Heethuis spoke about his Delton Kellogg High School football team's effort following a 50-0 win last Friday over Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA) foe Parchment. The Panthers (3-5 overall and 3-3 in the league) racked up 374 yards of offense, received 90 rushing yards and two touchdowns from a player who did not suit up the week before and limited its opponents to just 65 yards of offense in the final home game for their eight seniors. "It was a great win... a great week of preparation and a great present for our seniors and our fans," Heethuis said after making the "great” post-game trip from the field to the jubilant lockeroom. Nick Marshall, a senior running back, returned to Delton Kellogg's lineup and made a "great" impact. Marshall left the opening game of the season against Comstock due to an injury, but returned last Friday with a bang. He scored two touchdowns from seven and one yards, kicked a 33-yard field goal and booled five extra points for a total of 20 points. "Nick Marshall made a difference in this game," Heethuis said. "What a great story. He was injured in the first game of the season and told us that he would be back. He worked very hard and, all of a sudden, he was cleared to play. What a player he was tonight." Marshall's eagerness to play was an inspiration for both his teammates and the Panther coaches. "Every athlete takes an injury differently.’' Heethuis said. "Nick's desire was to be back on the football field." Marshall was not the only Panther to score points versus Parchment. Quarterback J.T. Charron ran one yard and 20 yards for touchdowns in the first and second quarters, respectively, Jamie Collier darted three yards for a score in the third quarter, Jon Heethuis sprinted four yards into pay dirt during the third quarter and Mike LaFountain broke loose for a 36-yard score in the fourth quarter. Charron's 20-yard scoring scamper was set up by a 33-yard pass to Marshall and an 11-yard throw to Rod Reynolds. Collier was second in the team's solid rushing statistics with 73 yards on 12 Delton Kellogg's defense not only held Parchment to 65 yards, it also recovered four fumbles in the process. PANTHERS... Continued on page 14 OUTKS. Nick Marshall (44) returned to the Panther lineup lest Friday and made a huge impact on the outcome of the game. During the second half, the Saxons' offense exploded for six scores. Norris scared three of the six and Fortier. Jake Heuss and Matt Hayes also pushed shots past the Park goalkeeper. Fortier also made two assists. Heuss, Ben Shaw and Kyle Winkler each had one assist Goalkeeper Dan Deming came up with five saves. SOCCER... Continued on page 14 District soccer draw announced Here is the district draw for the MHSAA tournament that will be hosted by Forest Northern High School Oct. 25-29: Monday, Oct. 25 — Forest Hills Northern vs. Northview, 7 p.m.; Foresi Hills Central vs. Hastings (at FHC) 7 p.m.; Greenville vs. Lowell (at Greenville) 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27 — Ionia vs. Forest Hills Northem/Northview winner, Hastings/Forest Hills Central winner vs. Grcenvillc/Lowell winner. Friday, Oct. Championship, 7 p.m. Curt Norris, shown here in a soccer game earlier in the season, scored three times and added one assist in Tuesday's victory at Wyoming Park. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 29 — Softball Coach Sought: Hastings High School is looking for a varsity softball coach for the 2000 girls spring season. If interested, contact athletic director Steve Hoke at (616) 948-4409. Saxon netters destination, State Finals... The Hastings Saxons' tennis team once again qualified lor the State finals and competed at the Division III championship last Friday at Hope College and Holland High School. The blue and gold earned its spot at State by placing second in the regional tournament. At State, coach Julie VanDiver received some strong performances from two doubles teams. Katie Williams and Angie Swiatek at No. 2 doubles and Heather Drumm and Erica Swiatek at No. 3 doubles. The Saxons tallied four points and tied for 12th. Here, the netters prepare to load the fan last Thursday and make their trip to Holland. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 21. 19W - Ptt0B 11 WUNG SCORES Thursday Mixed Oops 16-8; King Pins 16-8; Jun Us 15-9; Vamcys 14-10; Question Marks 13-11; Hastings Bowl 12-12, Brown and Sons Bacas 11-14; Goon Squad 9-15; Red Eyes 5-19; Middle Lakers 5-15 Womens Good Games and Series - O Gilions 161-480; I. Ruthruff 225-468; M Taylor 167-452; C. Service 147-425; J. Rabies 148-414. B Seaton 150-397; B Anderson 162-382; D. Tiffany 120-301; J. Anderson 107-268; V. Brown 160; S. Brown 159; L Miller 141; C. Swmkusas I39.S Teuncssen 136. Mens Good Games and Series - C Van­ Houten 211-561; T Peake 160-465; F. Wag­ ner 146-428; T Osborne 142-345; C. Mugndge 151. Suisda) Nifbt Mixed Sunday Snoorera 18; Friends 17; Happy Hookers 13 1/2, Thunder Ailey 13; All 4 Fun 12 1/2; Thee Froggers 12 1/2; 4 Horse­ men 12; Bud Light 12; Double KA 11; Red Dog II; B.S.ers 10 1/2; We’re OK 10; Matnx 9; Rock Bottom 9, Lucky Strikes 9; Not Sure Yet 8. Womens High Games and Series - D Krallman 194-532; J Buckner 185-524; C. Barnum 166-446; P Key 151-434; W. Mad­ den 151-377; B. Kilby 198; K Becker 187; S. Snider 168; D. Dutcher 167; K. Freeman 164; V McLeod 161; A. Churchill 149; L. Rentz 136. Mens High Games and Series - J. Bar­ num 224-624; B. Kirby 209-601; J Kohler 232-601; C. Pennington 242-577; DJ James 196-554; J James 202-522; M. McLeod 182-506; J DeLaat 226; M Marlin 214; D. Key 208; B Hubbell 201; B Rentz 200; E. Behrndt 179; A McBnan 179; J. Smith 178; R. Hoze 167; M. Eaton 165. Tsesdav Mixed The Misfits 18-10; TVCCU 18-10; Con­ sumers Concrete 16-12; Al & Pete’s 16-12; Advanced Commercial Printers 13-15; Plumb’s 13-15; Hastings Bowlers 10-18; Fnends 7-21. Men’s High Gaines & Series - L. John­ son 219-560; D Malvneik 171; D Clare 160; D. Conner 184; M. Yost 208-544; J. Maurer 179; M. Christiansen 198-489. Women's High Games A Series - I Clements 203-498; R. Burch 163. D John­ son 165; S. Brimmer 200-498; V. Scobey 173. Senior Citizens Wieland 21-6; Nash 19-9; Jesick 17-11; Snyder 17-11; Kuempel 15-12; Brewer’s 15-12; Hall 15-13; No One Senior 15-13; Friend 15-13; Schlachter 15-13; Moucoulis 13-14; Lethcoe 12 16; Wocdmansce 11-17; MAM, 11-17; 163; IK 1/2-11 1/2; Lifestyles 12-12: Girrbachk 12­ 12; Eye and Ear 11 1/2-12 1/2; Nash Chiro 10 1/2-13 1/2; Nash "5" Plus 10-14; Msec's Ph. 9-15. High Games and Series - R Murphy 179-508; S Pennington 179-517; J. Kasinsky 204-482; B Hathaway l86-4<;8; M Dull 188-453; J. George-Erin 174-456; C. Bishop 159-436. N. HalliFax 152-423; N Varney 179-4358; B. Johnson 169-416; B. Higdon 146-364. M Matson 157-419; C Trumbull 148-333; J. Doster 178-418 Friday Night Mixed league Ten Pius 25-7; Bad Habit II 22-6; Cook Jackson 21-7; Heads Out 17-15; All But One 16-8; Brushworks 14-14; Beer Me 14­ 14; Rocky 4 13-19; Four Cylinders 13-11; 9 and a Wiggle 13-11; No Name Yet! 12-20; We Doni Care 12-20; Ramblen 11-21; Late Comen 11-17; The Scouts 11-13; No Whiners 11-13; Merry 10 1/2-21 1/2; Ted­ dy Bears » 1/2-18 1/2. Ladies Good Game, and Series - B Roush 190; A. Lcthcoe 19; S. Sanborn 214­ 594; P Ramey 199; D. Bartimus 235-557; R Lydy 183-502; N. Taylor 150; S VanDenburg 222-583; S. McKee 244-587, K. Perry 240-610; D. Mays 187-475. Mens Good Games and Series - C. Gray 181; C. Purdum 236-627; K Ramey 181; A Uncaster 174; W Gilions 182; K. Bushce 233-624; B. Keller 197; M McKee 245; C. Martin 210-535; R. Haight 206-528. League meet Monday for Saxon harriers Hastings* girls look six of the top seven spots lo beat Wyoming Park 15-45 Oct. 13 at Johnson Park. The victory evened the girls league mark at 3-3 heading into Wednesday's league race. The O-K White Conference meet is next Monday (Oct. 25) at Johnson Park. Heidi Schroeder finished first against Park in 21:18, Deneil Sherman second in 22:24, Karey Schlachter third in 22:39. Arica Newton fourth in 23:17, Jennifer Hodges fifth in 24:09 and Stephanie Buck seventh in 24:57. Brenda Westfall was IOth in 26:58 and Stacey Buck 11th in 26:59. also for HHS. "It was a very good run there," Hastings coach Paul Fulmer said of his team's efforts. "They performed very well." The boys gave Park a run for its money, but lost 20-35. Chris Sensing was third in 19:13, Joel Gibbons sixth in 19:20, Chris Rounds seventh in 19:27, Adam Carroll ninth in 19:55. Shawn Hill 10th in 20:13 and Jon Katjc 12th in 21:53. Lady Trojans are Blue cross country champs Middleville's girls cross country team secured an O-K Blue championship Tuesday with a first place performance at Johnson Park. The Lady Trojans managed a leam score of 26 points to beat second place Hamilton by 23. Danielle Quisenberry was first in 19:36. Melissa Quisenberry second in 19:59. Christine Dood sixth in 21:12, Elisc Nyland seventh in 21:25, Theresa Miller 10th in 21:48, Katie Richter 11th in 21:49, Jen Verkerke 15th in 22:42, Stephanie Simon 20th in 23:08, Almena Rabbets 21st in 23:09, Amber DeMaagd 24th in 23:31, Rachel Norton 25th in 23:33 and Greta Gustafson 37th in 24:44. Danielle Quisenberry, Melissa 8th Grade Gold 5 on Oct 15. Ashley Belton and Jami Shilling both scored 2 points. Lisa Noteboom and Jill Jolley each pulled down 5 rebounds. Scillmg made 4 The Gold lost a barn-burner, 21-19. Oct. 13 at the buzzer. Jenny Wanland scored 5 points and pulled dowm 8 rebounds. Belson and Julie Cole each added 4 points. The Bruins beat Schoolcraft 1-0 Oct. 13 and Great Lakes Christian 5-0 Oct. 15. With the win over Great Lakes. KCC set program records for consecutive wins (8). most shutouts in a season (8). most shutouts in a row (4) and most season wins (12). The Bruins' mark is 12-5. In the 8th Grade Blue Wayland won over the Bine 21-10. Elizabeth Wilkins scored 5 peseta, Andrea Murphy made 4 steals and Erica Hubka pulled down 8 rebounds. Murphy end Rachel Wolfe were also signaled out for their defensive work. The Blue lost 19 Forest Hills Northern 30-I7.u Wolfe, led the team with 5 rebounds. Eight players scored for 155: V Maftfey 172; NT scored goals in the triumph over Great Lakes. Larry Bailey, of Hastings, assisted on Faron's goal. Evan Winkler, another Saxon graduate, was singled out for his defensive work. Bailey is currently fifth in the MCCAA in goals (7), fourth in assists (12) and third in points (26). Wednesday P.M. Misfits 15-9; Hair Care 14 1/2-9 1/2; Seeber’s Auto 13-11; Railroad St. Mill 12 ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt haa been made Seventh grade Blue eagers win two The Gold leam lost to Hudsonville 18­ The soccer team at Kellogg Community College has really been on a roll as of late and that certainly was the Freeport Elevator 17. Hastings Bowl 14 and Team #3 11. Goad Games and Series - S Anger 266­ 299-732; D. Lambert 212-560; DJ. James 550 and H Wattles 212-588 Matt Timmer 42nd in 20:52, Jake Robinson 43rd in 20:56 and Dave Patterson ended in 27:05. Brog was named all-conference and Wyant was an honorable mention pick. making 3 steals. The Blue eagers beat Wayland 15-14 with Jaime Fisher scoring a team-high 7 points Erin Ban was sharp on defense coming up with 2 steals. Soccer Bruins set records Chris Shuster scored the only goal versus Schoolcraft during the first half. Goalkeeper Luke Freudenburg earned (he shutout, making 25 saves in 90 minutes. Adam Senchuk, Dave Faron, Bradey Smith, Smith again and Josh Handley Quisenberry, Dood, Nyland and Verkerke were ail named all-conference, while Miller was honorable mention Middleville’s boys were fifth with 102 points. Godwin Heights took first place honors with a team score of 45. Tim Brog finished 12th in 18:32, Adam Wyant was 17th in 18:59, Bobby Page 25th in 19:46, Nick Tomson 26th in 19:49, Isaiah Thaler 30th in 20:05, Hasting,' seventh grade Blue eagers defeated Frees! Hills Northern 20-7. Halic Terrel scored 6 points to lead Hastings. Heather McCarthy and Jaime Fisher both added 4 nuakers. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 14-6; Hecker Agency 13-7; Railroad Si.eel Mill 13-7; Kent Oil Co. 8-12; Bennett Industnes 7-13; Cartton Center Bulldozing 5-15. Good Games and Series - B Scobey 178; K. Kirchhoff 136; K. Power 170-485; J Hamilton 169; L. Dawe 159-449; G Pot­ ter 189-479; H. Coenen 165; J. Pcttcngill 142-375; B Blakely 190-485, M Dull 151­ 416; L. Elliston 198-509; B. Maker 176­ 499; M. Snyder 171-496; D Snyder 197­ 516; T. Christopher 195-513. Matson 220; S. Pennington 184; G. Otis 191; C. Slewart 168 Women’s High Series - B Johnson 4S3; Y Markley 465; M Matson 491; S Pen­ nington 520 G. Otis 507. "The boy, are improving; the outcome clorer than it looks." Fulmer said. Hastings. - Still Rolling Strong... Frances Schneider began bowling with her friend Mickey Lambert at the Hastings Bowl (located then upstairs in what is now the COA building) in 194B. Today, she still enjoys her favorite hobby, at age 90. She has competed in many leagues over the years, including some in Florida, and traveled to national tournaments from 1983-1997. Schneider has bowled In senior citizen tournaments and in 1992 she and Betty Johnson took first place honors, in their age group, at a special tournament. 'I'm now 90 years of age and still enjoy bowling, though my averages aren't what they once were." Schneider said. This picture was taken at a special birthday party for Schneider last Wednesday at the Hastings Bowl. 7th Grade Gold Kelsey Howell tallied 6 points as the Gold won over Wayland 21-20. Kayla Arnie. Amber Peck and Anna Lawrence The Gold also won a 25-18 contest against Hudsoaville. Peck and Betsy Acker both scored 6 points and Katblyn 5 caroms and Courtnie Robinson grabbed 4. Peck and Rounds also had 4 steals CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Nonce « hereby given that the Hastings Qty Council will hold a put*c hearing on Monday October 25. 1999 at 7 30 p m. m the City Hal Council Chambers. 201 East State Street Hastings. Michigan, to determine toe necessity tor Btocktop/Curb and Gutter on South Jefferson Street from Nelson to Noiee is hereby gwen that the Hastings Flanneg Communion wb host a PiASc Hearing In the Cfry Has Council Chambers. 201 East State Street Hastings. Wcrigan on Monday Nowmbar 1.1969 to hear pubic comment regarding a request from Oouglaa Parts lor a Spacial Um ParwiUto afcw lor End ot Street (See map below) open as sate ol mobile or modular homes at 1616 Souti Hanovw Street, HarOnga. MKTvgwi Thia nottca • gwan pursuant to Articto X. of tha Chapter of the Qty of Hastings and Artcto III, Section legal description n City ol Hasting, lol 17 Supervisor Glasgow's Addtoon as N 19 *. ex Com SE 70-67 of toe Hastings Code Cor Lot 17. Th N 130 6. Th W 150 8. Th S 130 K Th E 150 8 to P06 (See map bekwr) Written comments be received at Hastings Qty HaN. 201 East Stale Street. Hasttngs. Michigan Written comments wis be received on me above request at Heslinga City Hal, 201 EaM Stale Hastings Mertgan 49058 Request lor rrtormanon andbr mrxaea ol said hearing MnSd be mudad to the Hastngs C«y Ctert at the same adrtuae aa staled above 915. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sato mortgagee to the CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION, as aaslgnee by recorded on June 23.1997. m Uber 680. on Page 420. Barry County Records, on which mortgage the Ciy ot Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2460) or TDD can relay services 1 -600-649-3777 The City wiS provide necessary reasonable aids and aendoM upon Sve days notice 10 me HaMtoge Cay Clerk del-tnone number 616-945-2468) or TOO cm reley sankaa 1-600-64M777 Eve» <l Manshum QtyCfern EvenlG Manshum City Clerk sum Ot ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY ANC 8BH00 dollars (•100,79068), mdudmg mtomt at 11 600% per annum mortgage and the statute in such case made and dm TOWNSHIP OF BEK LXN 5 xmoK ’ more Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant Section hna. 165 00 tact, twice South 264 00 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1 M2 Trott 4 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Soto 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie #990809015 (1026) ii.: =iI ai �Page 12 - Tbe Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 21. 1999 Barry County football teams look to end with success The final week of the regular season means a lot of things to football teams in the Barry County area For Maple Valley. Hastings and Middleville, ninth games are chances to bolster their playoff points beading into the post-season. All three are going to play in the playoffs, but victories in Week 9 will help to determine where they will play (maybe even at home) and bow they will ptay. For Delton Kellogg and Lakewood, Friday serves as a final chance to show how good they actually are Both the Panthers and the Vikings won impressively in Week 8 and both would like to play similar contests in Week 9. In the opening eight weeks of the pigskin campaign. J-Ad Graphics has called 28 winners out of 37 battles (76 percent). Barry County teams went a combined 5-0 in Week 8, helping to make a mark a lrtt*e more respectable. The Week 9 prognosticating goal for JAd is to continue to do well and prepare — to the best of our abilities — for the post-season. Let s give it our best shot. Lowell Red Arrows (5-3, 3*3) at Hastings Saxons (7-1, 5*1) "Extremely quick. . quarterback is outstanding... and will run any bizarre play known to man " These are the words of Hastings' coach Jeff Keller as he describes this week's opponent. Lowell is capable of just about anything and is good enough to beat just about anybody, despite losing last week to Zeeland 27-14. The Red Arrow signal-caller is Josh Brown. He threw a 24-yard touchdown strike to Brent Lyons last Friday and ran for another 87 yards. A Lowell win puts the Arrows in the playoffs. Hastings is hoping to end a banner season with a great final result. A Saxons' victory would certainly help them to acquire more playoff points and possibly get in position to host a first round pos:-season battle. This should be a dandy of a battle that might possibly de decided by a field goal. Prediction: Saxons 24, Broken Arrows 21. Delton Kellogg Panthers (3-5, 3-3) at Kai. Christian (4-4, 3-3) The Panthers ma^e a statement last Delton Kellogg running back Jamie Collier (32) takes tbe hand-off from quarterback J.T Charron and sprints up field during last week's big wm over KVA foe Parchment. a .nosromon noM o ^den..;:^ week in beating Parchment 50-0. Il was the first game back for back/kicker Nick Marshall who tallied 20 total points. With a healthy Marshall, DK is a different team and the Panthers appear to be pumped in keeping its winning streak going in Week 9. terms and condmons o< a certam Promissory Noto and Mongage made by John C SJawmski and Ellie M Steteruta. husband and •*. Mort­ gagors to NabonsCredrt Financial Services Cor­ porator!. Mortgagee, on the 22nd day ot Septem­ ber 1998 and recorded m toe Office ol toe Reg­ ister of Doede tor toe County of Barry, State of Michigan on the 23rd day ot September 1998 in Document No 1018324. and. WHEREAS, toe amount darned to be duo on s«d Mortgage ae of toe dote ot tots Noace la toe sum ol S«xty-Nine Thousand E ight Hundred Fifty OoCers and Zero Cents (869 850 00). tor pro­ pal merest and insurances, and WH’REAS, no sue o* proceedng at law or eq­ uity has been mstrtuteo to recover toe debt se­ cured by said Mortgage or any part thereof, and default having boon made whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become op­ erator NOW THEREFORE, by wrtue of toe power of sate contested In said Mortgage and pc want to the statute of toe State al Michigan m such case made and provided NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tost on the 18th day of November. 1999. at 1 DO m toe afternoon local time said Mortgage shall be foreclosed at sate at pubke auction to toe highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse. City ot Hastings. County ot Barry State of Michigan (that beog one ot the places ot hoktog Crcuff Court n said county), of the premises desertbed m sato Mort­ gage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay toe amount due as aforesaid on said Mort­ gage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay toe amount duo. as aforesaid on said Mort­ gage with toe interest thereon at toe appicaWe note rate and al legal costs charges and ex­ penses. including toe attorney tee allowed by law. and steo any sums which may be paid by the un­ dersigned necessary to protect its interest m toe PNMBBI The premises described m said Mortgage ts lo­ cated m toe Townshto ot Castleton County ot Barry. Slate ot Mchigan and legally described as PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1MOF SECTION 32 I OWN 3 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST DESCRIBED AS BEGIN NMG AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32. THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION. A DIS­ TANCE OF 652 FEET THENCE EAST PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE. 652 FEET. THENCE WEST ALONG SA© SOUTH LINE 240 FEET TO THE PLACE OT Zr-T GINNING Tax IdenMcabon No 08-050D32-000-010-01 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the penod of redemption pursuant to MCL 600 3240 Shan be one (1) year from the date of toe sate unless sato premises are abandoned m which event the re­ demption penod shall be thirty (30) days DATED October 4 1999 NATIONSCREDIT FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION martin H NEUMANN Attorney for Mortgagee 6810 S Cedar Street Suite 16 Lanwng. Ml 48911 (517) 694-3300 (11M) State ot Michigan 5th Judlctel District Barry Judtotel Circuft SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT Caae No. 99-46 CK Oxmi Addrew BARRY COUNTY COURT* OUSE 220 W SUte Street. H&stmgs. Ml 49058 Court telephone no 816-948-4814 Plaintiff named), addresafes) and telephone GULL POINTE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. LLC a Michigan limited hatxirty company Plamuff attorney, bar no. address and telephone no JAMES E REED (P33703) 312 Old Kent Bank Budding 20 S McCamfy Street Bame Creek. Ml 49017 616-965-7000 Detendant named), addressees) and telephone noW JULIA STEVENS. LESLIE B McCOWAN BERT P and ELAINE M MARAVICH CANDACE L THWAITES. KIM D and CAROLYN K HASKINS. STEPHEN and COURTNEY PYATTE BRADLEY H. and DEBRA D GESTRWG EDWARD R OLEVENICK. THOMAS A and PATRICIA J KRILL MARIO J INSALATA TRUSTEE. BAR­ BARA BAILEY. DAVID A and GINGER A. WHITE LUTHER E and NADINE B GORDY JAMES G rd DONALEE MacMILLAN: MARTIN G and LORAINE E MEYERS: J MAX and MAR­ GARET I RUBLE MARTIN J and DIANE C O’NEILL VERLYN F and RUTH G STEVENS. fVAJEAN GWOST and ERSA H THOMAS: DE­ LORES K WING. DWIGHT R CLARK. JOE T and BETTY JO AKIN. MARSHALL SAVINGS BANK FSB NATIONSBANC MORTGAGE CORP A TX corp . NORTH AMERICAN MORT­ GAGE CO . a DE co . NORWEST MORTGAGE. INC . UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF IN­ DIANAPOLIS. KELLOGG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. NORWEST MORTGAGE. INC a CA corp EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY. Defendants Servo Bert P Maravch and Elaine M Maravch Owner of Property located at 1802 Hickory Road Battle Creek. Ml NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT In the name of the people of toe State of Mchigan. you are noti­ fied 1 You are oemg sued 2 YOU HAVE 21 DAYS after receiving thts sum­ mons to No an answer with the court and serve a copy on the other party or to take other law­ ful acton (28 days it you were served by mail or you were served outside this state) 3 If you do not answer or take other action wrthm toe time Mowed judgment may be entered against you tor the rekef demanded in the compiamt Issued July 26. 1999 Thts summons expires October 31. 1999 Court Clerk Tamm. A X There ts no other pending or resolved ctvil action arising out of the same transaction or occurrence as aKeged m the Complaint VENUE Barry County Mchigan ; deciare that tbe complaint information above and attached ts true to the best of my information knowledge and bekef Juty20 1999 James E Reed (P33703) SCORING Saxon gridders shoot for share of O-K White title One game for a share of the conference crown. That's what awaits the 7-1 Hastings High School varsity football team as it prepares for its final regular season gridiron battle Friday night at Johnson Reid. The opponent: a very solid 5-3 Lowell squad that has been known to throw everything at its opponents. "They’re extremely quick and the quarterback is outstanding," Hastings coach Jeff Keller said of the Red Arrows Monday at the Hastings Rotary meeting. "They use any bizarre play known to man." Lowell will also come into Johnson Reid a little bit angry after losing a 27­ 14 league decision last Friday to Zeeland. The quarterback, Josh Brown, threw for one touchdown, a 24-yarder to Brent Lyons, and ran for another from 51 yards. Keller says his te *m must be ready to contend against a few Red Arrow tricks. "We’re a little concerned about the trick stuff," Keller exclaimed. "It will be an extremely difficult game; if we win, we should be at home (for the first round of the playoffs)." At stake: a tie for the O-K White title and momentum beading into the MHSAA playoffs. The Saxons received three touchdown passes from quarterback Tony Bowne last Friday in a 21-11 win over Wyoming Park. Bowne connected with Sean Tefft on two of those aerial strikes. Tefft hauled in a five-yard scoring strike in the second quarter to put the blue and gold in front 7­ 3 and was on the receiving end of a 32yard touchdown throw later in the second quarter that gave the Saxons a 14-3 advantage. The third touchdown for Hastings was collected by Adam Schantz on a 30-yard pass play in the fourth quarter. Kicker Zac Fulmer was successful on all three extra point attempts. Bowne completed 6-of-15 passes for 93 yards. Tefft wt three catches for 34 yards, NOTCS or MORTGAGE SALE PURSUANT TO SECTION 1482 OF TITLE 15 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THB IB AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE WHEREAS. dMauR has been mads m the FOOTBALL Continued on page 13 Schantz one for 30, Dave Ockerman one of 15 and Fulmer pulled in one for 14. On the ground versus Park, Hastings managed just 93 yards. Bowne carried five times for 28 yards, Tefft six times for 24 yards, Ockerman five times for 20 yards and Josh Woodard nine times for 19 yards. The Hastings' offense will probably need to pick it up a notch against Lowell. One game for a share of the conference crown. • Words at Rotary: Saxon football coach Jeff Keller spoke to the Hastings Rotary Club Monday. Here are a few of his thoughts on the game itself and other topics. RUSHING Jeff Keller — Football in the 90a: "Football has really changed; it’s become very sophisticated... Off season conditioning has really improved the game... It used to be that tbe defense adjusted to the offense, now it’s vice versa." ... Commitment of Prep Gridders: "Football just symbolizes what's going on in society; they need a greater commitment for athletics. The off­ season now is very important.” «. Starting the Season Earlier: I think it’s terrible to start the season before Labor Day: educationally, it’s •' ♦ probably not a sofeMei * - < • 4 | w. Bus Rides to Games: "1 hate getting on those buses.” «. Fight Song in Post Game: "Tbe kids (Saxon football players) thought up the idea of singing the fight song." From Troy High to Hastings (Keller has led the Saxons for eight seasons after going 88-30 in 12 seasons at Troy): "It's been a transition." H.Y.A.A. teams close out football campaigns The fifth and sixth grade Gold H.Y.A.A. concluded its season with a thrilling 16-14 triumph last Saturday against Coldwater. Brandon Black piled up the points with two touchdowns and Jesse Lemon converted on both of his two-point PAT attempts. Offensive standouts were Nate Brady, DJ. Falconeer, Steve Case and David Slee. Linemen Lindy Angus, Doug FerrJI and Paul Slee were also recognized for their work. For the third consecutive week, Black recovered a fumble and rambled 35 yards for a touchdown. His other score came on a 60-yard punt return. Josh French pulled the plug on Coldwater's offense early in the game with an interception. Other defensive standouts were Sy Overmyer, Lemon. Gerald Brown and Andrew Dobbins. Coldwater 19, Hastings Sth and 6th grade White 6 The lone Hastings score came on a long run by Chris Timmerman. Nathan Lane intercepted a pass to highlight the defensive efforts. Standouts included Zach Fay, Nolan Heath, Chase Johnson, Scott White, Shane DeMute, Matthew Donnini, Justin Carroll, Mike Bekker and Tim Bowerman. Sth and 6th grade Blue The young Saxons came up a little short in their final game as they fell to Sturgis in a tough battle. It was their first loss of the year after winning five straight. Battle Creek 19, Hastings 3rd and 4th grade Blue 0 The young Saxons ended its year at 4­ 2. Carson King, Ethan Angus, Branden Courtney. Luke Mansfield, Bradley Dan Kiel (Middleville) 128 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 98 Jacob Cote (Maple Valley) 64 J.T. Charron (Delton) 62 Sean Teffl (Hastings) 60 Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 54 Richard Smith (Mapte Valley) 42 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 38 Jason Abfalter (Mapte Valley) 33 Darin Stowell (Lakewood) 30 Jamie Collier (Delton) 30 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 24 Ken Lackscheide (Maple Valley) 24 Zia Shook (Middleville) 22 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 20 Nick Marshal (Delton) 20 Joey Keller (Hastings) 20 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 18 David Overbeek (Delton) 14 Justin VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 14 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 14 Keeler, Mitchell Maurer and Loren Smith were third graders who stood out. First-year fourth graders who contributed were Ricky Smith, Eric Haney, Terry Prowoznik and AJ. Tassos. Hastings 3rd and 4th Grade Gold 6, Marshall 6 The Gold Saxons ended its campaign 4­ 1-1 after a hard-hitting defensive battle against Marshall. The lone Saxon score came on a quarterback keeper from Dylan Cuddahee. Marshall answered back, but Hastings stopped the extra point. Outstanding defensive games were turned in by Kyle McNerny, Ryan Burgdorf, Jordan Bailey, Bryce Spurgeon, Adam Harvath, T.J. Hoffman, Troy Burch. Jimmy Thompson, Travis Sleeby, Eric Vaughn, Jacob Novak and Eric Treadwell. Cory Jewett, Michael Steele, Trevor Heacock, Marcus Reids, Josh Lemon and Bobby Steinke contributed ‘.o the offense. • H.Y.A.A. Headed to Silverdome: The fifth and sixth grade Hastings' H.Y.A.A. football teams have received a unique invitation to play a half hour scrimmage at ths Pontiac Silverdome just prior to the Detroit Lions vs. St. Louis Rams football game on Nov. 7. Hastings Northern will scrimmage South Hastings from 11:05­ 11:35 a.m. The kick-off for the LionsRams contest is slated for 1 p.m. Cost of the tickets are $25 per person plus donations which includes entrance into the Silverdome for both games. Seating will be in the Family Fun Zone section. Corporate sponsorship is needed for this once-in-a-Iifetime event Help support this endeavor and provide a spark for our young football players. For additional details, call Kim Voshell at (616) 948­ 8189. If interested in attending the games, contact Voshell no later than Monday, Nov. 1. Dan Kiel (Middleville) 141-1,155 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 107-662 Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 111 -469 Sean Teffl (Hastings) 65-469 Zia Shook (Middleville) 86-447 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 74-433 Jamie Collier (Delton) 71 -407 Darin Stowell (Lakewood) 64-391 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 85-382 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 53-359 Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 75-338 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 41-323 Josh Woodard (Hastings) 77-321 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 45-310 J.T. Charron (Delton) 70-289 Ron Wierckz (Lakewood) 44-248 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 36-226 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 53-206 Brian Reed (Lakewood) 19-152 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 25-140 Nick Mitchel (Lakewood) 40-134 PASSING T. Bowne (Hastings) 51-88-10-672 J. Schrock (Lakewood) 32-78-4-481 Dan Kiel (Middleville) 32-65-5-416 Ken Lackscheide (MV) 18-38-3-340 J.T. Charron (Delton) 22-49-3-327 RECEIVING Adam Schantz (Hastings) 17-201 Bob Cole (Lakewood) 10-193 Sean Teffl (Hastings) 16-192 Zac Truer (Middleville) 11-186 Justin VanAlstine (M Valley) 9-140 t rf’e । loti SaqFMmwXHeatinga) 7-130 Nathan Swift (Mapte Valley) 5-126 Derek Stiles (Delton) 7-100 Sam Smith (Lakewood) 6-91 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 4-87 Chad VanSpronsen (Mid ville) 3-80 Regan Doele (Delton) 2-68 David Overbeek (Delton) 7-63 Pat Terry (Middleville) 6-62 Josh Hendershot (Hastings) 6-57 Rod Reynolds (Delton) 4-57 Zia Shook (Middleville) 4-51 Nate Tobias (Lakewood) 4-50 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 3-47 TACKLES Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 96 Jell Rhoades (Mapte Valley) 93 Joey Keller (Hastings) 93 Joe Bekker (Hastings) 89 Jarrod LaRoche (Lakewood) 85 Brandon Gerice (Lakewood) 81 Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 79 Bit Ferris (Delton) 77 Tarry Lane (Delton) 75 Jeff DeGoede (Delton) 74 Regan Doele (Delton) 69 Matt Erb (Middleville) 64 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 59 Tom Schwander (Middleville) 57 Ben Lucas (Middleville) 50 Gabe McCarty 'Hastings) 50 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 49 Jay Campbel (Hastings) 48 Jamie Colter (Delton) 46 Doug George (Middleville) 45 Zac Truer (Middleville) 45 Bob Cole (Lakewood) 43 Dan Warner (MkkSevlte) 42 Dan Kiel (Middleville) 39 Eric Goris (Mapte Valey) 38 Kyte Kines (Maple Valey) 37 Tim Wawiemia (Maple Valey) 36 Andy Hoort (Lakewood) 35 Russ Trantham (Delton) 35 Travis Kersjes (Mapte Valley) 34 INTERCEPTIONS Sean Teffl (Hastings) 5 Brian Reed (Lakewood) 4 Bobby Tingley (Lakewood) 4 Sam Smith (Lakewood) 4 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 3 Jacob Cote (Maple Valley) 3 Chns Riptey (Mapte Valley) 2 Bob Cole (Lakewood) 2 Tarry Lane (Delton) 2 FUMBLE RECOVERIES Tarry Lane (Delton) 4 Doug George (Middleville) 3 Brandon Gerke (Lakewood) 3 Jeremy Chavis (Middleville) 3 Zac Tnjer (Middleville) 2 Jacob Cote (Maple Valey) 2 Regan Doele (Delton) 2 Marc Carter (Middleville) 2 Rod Reynolds (Delton) 2 Wyatt Federau (Lakewood) 2 Derek Sherman (Hastings) 2 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 21, 1999 - Page 13 Jennings, Griggs lead Saxon eagers past Blue Devils Virginia Jenninp nude ll-of-14 free throws, a 3-pointrr and five 2-point field goals as Hastings proved triumphant against Gull Lake 66-62 Oct. 14 in varsity prep hoops. Jennings' 24 points were complimented by Michelle Griggs* 16 markers Griggs made seven field goals and was two-of-two from the chanty stripe Hastings led IS-II after one quarter, trailed 27-24 at the half and regained its advantage, 42-38. after three quarters of and were !7-of-24 from the free throw line. On Tuesday. Hastings lost to league rival Northview 55-30. Liz Nida scored 7 points. Jennings 6 and Griggs 6. Hastings scored just five points in the first half and 25 points in the second two quarters. Tonight (Thursday. Oct. 21). the varsity eagers host East Grand Rapids in O-K While play Lake 47-44 Oct. Freshmen... The Saxon freshmen lost 36-30 to Northview Tuesday after beating Gull action. In the fourth quarter, the blue and gold netted 24 points with Jennings scoring 15. The Saxons' leam made 23 field goals Delton Defeated... Chapman's scoring Megan Gillfillan scored 12 points and Christy Haas 11 for the Lady Panthers, but Galesburg-Augusta still won out Tuesday 58-40. Delton is now 0-13 and will host Pennfield tonight (Thursday, Oct. 21). streak continues Neil Chapman scored his 35th and 36<h goals of the season Monday as Barry County Christian's soccer team defeated Family Alter 5-0 to improve its record to 12-1 Chapman scored twice, Adam Winegar twice and Enc Lamphere once in the shutout effort. Chapman. Adam Winegar. Aaron Winegar and Roa Holley assisted on the Eagle scores. David Thompson (9 saves) and Adam Winegar (6 saves) shared time in goal in a contest that BCC led 3-0 at the half. Chapman has been on a tear all season and his coach. Dean Lamphere, realizes the importance of his contributions. "If you love offense, you ought to go out and watch him." Lamphere said. "He's just got some awesome moves and is very fast.** Winning 12 of 14 games this season, the Eagle* have soared to new levels on the soccer fields. "h's fun." Lamphere said. "They are a great group of kids whe really enjoy the game." BCC hxs three more games remaining on its fall schedule. Tbe final home contest is today (Thursday. Oct. 21) at Fish Hatchery against Bellevue. Synopaia HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meettng October 11,1MB - 7:00 p.m. Cal to order and Pledge to toe Flag Adame, Forster. Tonkin. Woods. Albert and 6 citizens present Approved agenda, minutes of 9/13/99 and 9/27/99 meetings, and October bits Received correspondence, committee and treasurer ’s reports Approved Resolutions 99-16 on Cemetery Pol­ icy and 99-17 on Pokey on Use of Hafl; purchase of generator for hall. Ordinance No. 38 granting non-exdusive franchise tor Cable to Charter Communications; continuing to gel gas from Thermogas; purchase of 2 microphones; newslet­ ter; subscription and disk from Planning and Zon­ ing Center. Adjournment at 8:12 p.m. Sylvia W Forster, Clark Attested to by Patnoa Albert. Supervisor (10/21) Hotter of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THS RM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Lady Eagles go 2-1 in basketball Lakewood's Andrea Koch (22) drives in for a fastbreak layup during the Lady Vikings hoop triumph Tuesday versus Jackson Lumen Christi. The Lady Eagles from Barry County Christian won two of three games last weak. Iomm * Holland 59-22, defeating Family Alter 41-16 and ousting East Martin Tuesday 32-15. In the game with Black River, Heidi Schmidt had 8 points and 4 rebounds, Andrea Bolthouse 6 points and 4 rebounds, Kerri Buehler 4 points and 3 steals and Becky Meengs 2 points and 8 rebounds. Against Family Alter, Schmidt scored 16 markers and had 6 rebounds and 7 steals. Meridiih Rozema had 8 points, 6 rebounds and 4 steals, Meengs 5 points and 10 rebounds and Lacey Martin 4 points and 9 rebounds. Schmidt had 8 points, 15 rebounds and 4 steals in the win over East Martin. Rozema 6 points. 4 rebounds and 2 steals. Meengs 10 rebounds and 4 steals and Martin 7 rebounds. YMCA Adult Women* Volley ball League Standings A League Bob’s Gun and Tackle.............................. 15-3 ICS..................................................................10-8 Dig It.............................................................10-8 CAN............................................................... |.|7 FOOTBALL...continued hom page 13 Kalamazoo Christian. however, is a quality opponent so the Panthers must play as solidly this Friday as they did against Parchment lo ensure a triumph. Playing on the road, it won't be easy, but look for DK to claim that winning season in the KVA. Prediction: Panthers 18, Comet Cleansers 14. Portland Raiders (2-6, 1-5) at Maple Valley Lions (8-0, 5-0) Here is Valley s chance to finish a perfect season and head into the playoffs with plenty of steam. The Raiders dropped a 34-3 decision lo Fowlerville a week ago, so they will be looking for some season-ending improvement. Fowlerville held Portland to just 90 yards of offense and things won't get any easier against a very stingy Valley defensive core. The Lions scored the game-winning points against Williamston last Friday (20-14) in the final seven seconds. Don't expect this one to be that tight. Prediction: Lions 30, Lost Ark 10. Ionia Bulldogs (0-8. 0-7) at Lakewood Vikings (4-4, 4-3) Lakewood has won its Iasi two games impressively, out-scoring its football foes B League Lefanty insurance ................................... 14-1 Goodenuugh Goodies.............................. 13-2 Ranger Die Inc.............................................11-7 Hastings Bunal Vault................................ 9-6 Ray James Electromechanical................. 9-9 Quality Roofing...........................................7-8 Cascade Home Improvements................. 6-9 Backe Conwruction................................... 2-16 McDonalds...................................................1-14 YMCA 1999 Coed Softball Softball Club Blarney Stone.................... 8-0 Blarney Stone-Madd Dawgs.................... 7-1 Jarman Construction................................... 6-2 Law Disorder................................................6-2 Pet World ..................................................... 5-3 Flexfab Hosers............................................. 3-4 Blarney Stone................................................3-5 Hastings Manufacturing........................... 3-5 Family Dentistry of Caledonia................. 2-5 No Preference Tawing................................ 0-8 Flexfab .....................................................0-8 YMCA of Barry County 1999 Fall \ oho bail Standings TVC............................................................... 29-1 Cedar Roof Design................................... 23-7 Dtg-lt ..........................................................22-8 The Wolverines.........................................13-17 Hastings Mfg..............................................12-18 Bill’s Safety Service............................ 11-19 Flexfab .................................................. 7-23 Stomp 3-27 41-8 during that span. The Vikings have shown that Unity Field is most certainly home sweet home" and they gel a chance to end the year at home against a team that they can truly beat. What the blue and while must understand is they still have to pul on the uniforms, tighten those chin straps and play the game for four quarters. Expect them to play reai well. Prediction: Vikings 28, Bullied Dogs 3- God. HU. Wolverines (3-5, 2-4) at Middleville Trojans (6-2, 5-1) The third team in Barry County to secure a playoff spot is also playing some solid football down the stretch. Such was the case last Friday in a 42-17 Trojan triumph against Calvin Christian. The Wolverines also looked good a week ago, beating Wyoming Rogers 37-20. Back Edwin Tommy (not to be confused for Tommy Edwin) scored three touchdowns and gained 177 yards. The Trojans' defense must contain him. Creating a couple of turnovers certainly would help their overall chances. Expect the black and orange to play extremely well. Prediction: Trojans 34, Non Victors 14. Middleville Wins... 14 for their 14th consecutive win. Amber Thomas and Tiffany Howell both scored 12 points against Northview, a team that made its shots. "Northview took us out of our game," Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "They out-shot us by more than a 2-1 margin and were much more physical than us.” Thomas tallied 16, Nikki Noteboom 15 and Howell 11 against Gull Lake. Howell clinched the victory by making five of six free throws in the fourth quarter. "This was a great win because Gull Lake had a team capable of beating us," Laubaugh said. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by WWarn L H«te (original mortgagors) to Mortgage America (IMC) Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 30. 1998. and recorded on January 22.1999 in Doc­ ument number 1024117, Berry County Records, Michigan, and waa ass^nod by said mortgagee to the Nabonsbanc Mortgage Corporation. A Texas Corp.. Assignee by an assignment dated February 27. 1999, which was recorded on June 10. 1999.in Document number 1030936, Berry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 19/100 doBars ($85,955 19). in­ cluding interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wtf be foredoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml al 1 pm , on November 4,1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Sec­ tion 27, Town 4 North. Range 7 West: thence West on the South Section line, 2030.81 teet to the place of beginning of this description: thence North al right angles to the South Section Imo. 384 00 test, thence West paraBal to the South Section Uno, 220.00 feet; thence South al right angles. 384.00 teet to the South SoctkXi line; thence East on same. 220.00 teet to the piece of beginning. The redemption period shaB be 6 months) from the date ot such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 23.1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys end Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. State 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #990809392 Hawks (10/21) Leslie Crowley scored 12 points, Jill Williams 12 and Sarah Schut 10 as Middleville improved to 12-1 with a convincing 46-29 Tuesday triumph over Coopersville. Williams' 12 markers included two 3pointers in the first half. She also pulled down 14 rebounds. Leslie Crowley collected 13 caroms. Payshence Erb did a nice job distributing the rock, dishing out 6 assists. The Lady Trojans will play at Hamilton tonight (Thursday, Oct. 21). Lady Vikes Victorious... It was all Lakewood in a 49-29 Capital Circuit basketball win over Jackson Lumen Christi Tuesday at Lakewood High School. Shannon Spencer scored 15 points, Tracy Thelen 8, Stephanie Maciasz 8 and Jill Benschoter 7 for the blue and while. Lakewood led 15-6 after the opening eight minutes and 23-11 at the half. THB RM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY INFOMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hat been made in me condtrons ol a mortgage made by Nek C. Vanderroest. an unmarried man (ongmai mongagors) to Union Federal Savings Bank of Indn anapoks Mortgagee dated May 15. 1996. and recorded on May 28. 1996 in Uber 661. on Page 751, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 52/100 dotlars ($83,461 52), including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venM. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Ml al 1 p.m., on November 4.1999 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, Barry County, Michigan, and are Located in Pratoevflte Township. Barry County. State of Mchigan Commencing at the point com­ monly described as land contract recorded in Uber 404. Page 699 and m toe memorandum ot land contract recorded in Uber 424. Page 172 as being 1250.23 teal East of 247 75 teet North of toe Southwest comer of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. PramevBe Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence North 01 degree 45’ West 158 teat to toe true port of beginning. thence North 01 degree 45' West 25 teet: thence* South 88 degrees 03’ 38* West. 50 80 teet. teet; toence North 52 degrees 07 East. 100 00 toot; toence South 38 degrees 46* 26* East 218.09 tool, thence South 45 degrees 03' 42" East. 52 72 toot; toence South 66 degrees 16' 00" East. 126.13 toet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Pine Lake; toence along said tra­ verse line South 09 degrees 56' 36" West. 79 27 toet to the end of said traverse line; thence North 81 degrees 23'00" West. 124 25 toet to toe port of beginning. Indudang lands lying between said intermediate traverse line and the waters ta Pine Lake. Subject to an easement tor purposes ol ingress and egress 12 tool in width, the South­ easterly line of which is described as: Commenc­ ing at the point commonly described m land con­ tract recorded in Uber 404, Page 699 and m toe memorandum of land contract recorded in Uber 424. Page 172. as being 1250 23 teet East ot and 247.75 toet North ot the Southwest comer of Sec­ tion 6. Town 1 North. Rango 10 West. Pramevtoe Township. Barry County, Michigan, thence North 01 degree 45' West. 183 toet; toence North 14 degrees 21' 44* East (previously described as North 14 degrees 25' East) 8800 toet. toence North 45 degrees 03'42-West . 29 65 teet to the port of beginning, toence South 61 degrees 18* 52* Wool 104 66 toet to the port ol anting The redemption period shaB be 6 months) from too dale of such sate, untoes determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case too redemption period shaB be 30 days from toe date of such sate Dated: September 23. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. 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Your Directory. tar Bvp Company Drivers For Experienced Drivers and Owner Operators 1-800-441-4394 For Graduate Students 1-800-338-6428 For more information, call: Barry County 800-500-2773! �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 21. 1999 SOCCER, continued from page 10 PANTHERS, continued from page 10 State of Michigan 5th Judicial District Barry Judicial Circuit Leading the defensive charge were Tarry Lane (nine tackles, fumble recovery). David Overbeek (six tackles), Collier (five tackles) and Regan Doele (five tackles), Nick Steele (fumh’e recovery) and Jamie Dill (two fumble recoveries). Parchment gained just three first downs in the ball game. "Give credit to our defense tonight,** Heethuis said. "Wc were a little upset with the effort the week before against Galesburg-Augusta, but they came out and got the shutout tonight." With one more game left, coach Heethuis is still hoping that his squad has there best left. "We're still getting better,’* Heethuis said. "This proves that if you keep working hard, good things are going to happen to you." The Panthers end their regular season Friday at Kalamazoo Christian. The victory over Park improved Hastings* season record to 14-2-1. The 13th triumph came last Thursday when Argetsinger’s squad edged out Hudsonville 2-1. Two goals in the first half from Sam Stafford and Corey Miccl proved to be the difference. Norris and Billy Kirby assisted on those scores. Deming made six saves to assist the blue and gold's winning efforts. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT Case No 99-48 CK Court Address BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE 220 W State Street Hastings Ml 49058 Court telephone no 616-948-4814 Plaintiff name(s). addressfes) and telephone no(») GULL POINTE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC a Michigan limrted habdrtycompany Plaintiff attorney, bar no . address, and telephone no. JAMES E REED (P33703) 312 Old Kent Bank Buddmg 20 S McCamty Street battle Creek Ml 49017 616-965-7000 Defendant namafs). aodresstes), and telephone note) JULIA STEVENS LESLIE B McCOWAN. BERT P and ELAINE M MARAVICH. CANDACE L THWAITES KIM D and CAROLYN K HASKINS STEPHEN and COURTNEY PYATTE BRADLEY H and DEBRA D GE STRING EDWARD R ULEVENICK THOMAS A and PATRICIA J KRILL MARIO J. INSALAT A. TRUSTEE. BAR­ BARA BAILEY DAVID A and GINGER A WHITE LUTHER E and NADINE B GORDY. JAMES G and DONALEE MacMILLAN MARTIN G and LORAINE E MEYERS. J MAX and MAR GARET I RUBLE. MARTIN J and DIANE C O'NEILL. VERLYN F and RUTH G STEVENS IVAJEAN GWOST and ERSA H THOMAS. DE­ LORES K WWG. DWIGHT R CLARK JOE T and BETTY JO AKIN MARSHALL SAVINGS BANK FSB NATIONSBANC MORTGAGE CORP. A TX corp NORTH AMERICAN MORT GAGE CO a DE co . NORWEST MORTGAGE INC UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF IN­ DIANAPOLIS KELLOGG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NORWEST MORTGAGE. INC a CA corp EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY. Defendants Serve Joe I Akin and Betty Jo Akin Owner of Property located at 1812 Hckory Road. Battle Creek. Ml NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT In the name of the people of the State of Michtgan you are nob­ bed 1 You are being sued 2 YOU HAVE 21 DAYS after recerwng this sum­ mons to file an answer with the court and serve a copy on the other party or to take other law­ ful action (28 days if you were served by mail or you were served outside thts stale) 3 tf you do not answer or take other action within the time allowed judgment may be entered agaru< you tor the relief demanded m the com­ plaint issued July 26. 1989 This summons expires October 31. 1999 Court Clerk. Tarnmi A X There to no other pending or resolved end! action arising out of toe same transaction or occurrence as sieged « toe ©ompiamt Barry County. Michigan I deciare that the complaint information above and attached is true to the best of my information, knowledge and befief July 20 1999 James E Reed (P33703) ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WBX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Detauft has been made in toe condtoone of a mortgage made by JOHN H BERENDS. and DONNA S BERENDS a/k/a/ DONNA SUE BERENDS. husband and wife whose address « 7410 McCords Avenue SE Alto. Michigan 49302 (coBectwely Mortgagor ) to FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN. ACA an mstrumentaMy of he United States, hav­ ing its principal office at 3225 Waker Avenue N W PO Box 141520. Grand Raptos. Michigan 49514-1520 ("Mortgagee") dated June 30. 1984 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Mchigen on July 7.1994 m Uber 809. Pagi 332 (toe "Mortgage’) By rea­ son of ouch default •he Mortgagee elects to de­ clare and hereby dadares the entire unpaid amount of toe Mortgage due and payable torthw4h As of toe dale of tow Notice there is claimed to be due tor principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Nine and 80/100 Dollars ($186,499 80) No smt or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by toe Mortgage or any part thereof Notice ts hereby given that by vwtue of the power of sate contained in toe Mortgage and toe statute m such case made and provided and to pay the above amour*. with interest as provided m the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including toe attorney foe allowed by law. and aU taxes and insurance premiums pad by toe undersigned before sate, the Mongage will be torectooed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to toe highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located m Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. November 18. 1999. at two octocfc m the afternoon The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated m the Townsfsp ol Thomappie. County of Barry. State of Mchigan and are described as follows Begmnmg at a point on toe North and South 1/4 fine ot Section 12. distant South 00* 16*27" Eat 1257 94 teet Worn the North 1/4 post of said Section thence South OCT 16*27" East 332 00 teet along said 1/4 tew. toence Souto 88* <2 58' West 1313 66 toet to toe West fine of toe East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 12. sato West ime also bemg the centertaw ot Moe Road, thence North 00* 10*09" West. 332 00 feet along said West line thence North 89* 42 58" East 131305 toet to the FOB Subpct to an easement tor puttee highway purposes over the Westerly 33 toet thereof tor Moe Road, and any other ease­ ments ot restrictions ot record Al m Section 12. T4N R10W Together with all fixtures tenements heredrtaments and appurtenances belonging or tn any way appertaining to this real estate The redemption penod Shan be one (I) year from the date of sale Dated October 21 1999 FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN ACA Mortgagee Timothy HiUegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Oto Kent BuWfing 111 Lyon Street N W Grand Raptos Ml 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 (11-11) A Novel Idea for the Banner... CHAPTER SEVEN Not Guilty, Just Dead All characters in this book art fictional and any resem­ blance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. Synopsis With the knowledge that the man who died in the Cold Creek Road incident was an FBI agent. Greg Kennard is absolutely convinced that it wasn t an accident. Further in­ vestigation is hampered by his pledge to maintain secrecy as the Feds continue their operation in the Bartley County area. That means he can no longer share information with his friend and neighbor, local editor Darrel Overstreet, who con­ tinues his own probing into the strange circumstances that led to three, and possiUy four. deaths. Late as it was, I had to make some notes to clear my mind. Otherwise I knew I'd be unable to sleep. Linda was breathing in the deep, regular way that goes with sound slumber and 1 knew she wouldn't awaken as I slipped out of my side of the bed. I padded down to the den. turned on a lamp, took a big foolscap pad. one of the yellow ones, and made myself a laundry list, questions that 1 thought needed cleaning up. Here'k how it read: 1. Why were Ray Cargile (or whatever his name is) and Debbie Sullivan together that night? There’s no sign of any previous acquaintance 2. Why was the little girl with them? 3. How did the wallet get out of the car? 4. Why was Steve Hanrahan so touchy when 1 asked him about Debbie? 5 What was the tragedy in Debbie's past? 6. Where did Ray Cargile (or whatever his name is) come from? 7. Why is Greg Kennard willing, now, to consider the case closed? Then I tried a bnef time table. Like this Mon., Feb. 3 - Sometime, after midnight, Cargile and Sul­ livan left Hanrahan's Bar. Tues., Feb. 4 - Around 2:00 AM, they died. With them, then, was her daughter. Pamela. First report of accident re­ ceived late afternoon. Bodies discovered at 4:00 p.m. Wed., Feb. 5 - Accident report filed, case closed. Autopsy performed indicating exposure killed Cargile. However, Un­ der*hen tT Kennard intended to continue investigation be­ cause of discrepancies. Report from Lansing indicates use of alias by Cargile. Thurs. Feb. 6 - Kennard called to Washington. Fri.. Feb. 7 - Kennard returns from Washington, considers case closed What would Sherlock Holmes do with that set of circum­ stances. I wondered. Tomorrow I’d think about it some more. Saturday morning was indulgence time for Linda and me. Wc usually slept late, breakfasted sumptuously, and did our own things most of the day. With me it was personal corre­ spondence. reading, sports on TV She studied seed catalogs and planned next spring’s vegetable crop, read books on pho­ tography. and. bless her, baked bread, regular, raisin, and something special she did with pumpkin This Saturday morning, despite all that had happened, we intended to use the time for rest and rehabilitation. The paper amc out on Wednesday and wc were sure that everything necessary on the fire story could be handled Monday and Tuesday Wc could talk to Hanrahan on the telephone, get an assessment of damage. Greg would let us know what the Fire Marshal had to say. Linda's pictures were black and white so they could be developed and ready in a few hours. Everything was neat and tidy. Then the telephone sounded its merciless call. I answered. “Mr. Overstreet.” said a voice I’d never heard before, “this ts Jack Swanson. Carrollville Police Department. The chief says you were looking for me." Swanson. The guy in charge of the new Metro Squad over al Carrollville. It wasn’t snowing and the roads were proba­ bly clear, but forty miles is forty miles. Reluctance must have tinged my voice as I acknowledged his call. ’Don't worry." Swanson said. “I’m not going to louse up your Saturday altogether It’s just that I’m coming over to Roundtree today to socialize with an old friend. Thought I could kill two birds with with one drive and catch you on the same swing.” “Great. If you’d like to. you can come right to our house. We’re on Fairground Road.” “That's a coincidence “ the police office said. “I’ll be look­ ing for a man by the name of Greg Kennard He's on Fair­ ground Road, too.” "He’s my next door neighbor if you call a quarter-of-a-mile next door ” “Close enough." he chuckled again. “That’s great luck. See you around three o'clock " “If you’d like." I suggested. “1’11 give Greg a call and we tan all meet al his house .” "Good enough I’ll see you when I get there." After the phone call. I couldn't settle back down to a sybaritic morning and Linda noticed it. “Well, old newshawk.” she said, “what is it? What's dis­ turbing your pleasure " “I think maybe I’ve got time to run over to Hanrahan^ house It's only five miles or so. I’d like to sec what he’s got to say about the fire. Check and sec if anybody might have actually been inside the place, at least until you get that pic­ ture developed. The one that almost got you killed." “I’m not even sure 1 got what I thought I saw. The wall started to fall just as I shot the picture. With the smoke and all. 1 could have been mistaken ” True. Why don’t I go and find out?" "Why don’t you?” So, I did. It’s always better to talk person-to-person rather than on the telephone. I jusl hoped that Hanrahan would be friendlier than he’d been dun ng our last conversation. I’d never been to his home before, but I knew where it was, on County Line Road. He had forty acres there, and a fine old farmhouse that had been renovated. Something had been added since I last drove by. nearly a month earlier. Two hun­ dred feet from the house, on a driveway that had been bull­ dozed, graded and gravelled out to the road, there was a new sixty foot mobile home. It still had that raw look they have before they ’re skirted, porchcd, landscaped and transformed from mobile to permanent. I wondered whose it was. It must have been at least two minutes from the time I rapped the ornamental iron knocker until I heard foo.steps coming down the stairs and through the hall to the front door of the Hanrahan house. Nora Hanrahan opened the door. She had the dishevelled look at someone who’d just been awak­ ened. Her eyes were puffy and things weren’t registering very quickly. She stared at me even after my usual cheery greet­ ing. then, finally, 1 seemed to come into focus. “Oh. yeh... Darrel Overstreet. Now I recognize you." She made no move to invite me in “I wanted to sec Steve. I..." She cut me off. “You won’t find him here." Sometimes it’s amazing what people will tell you without your expecting it. She launched into about as venomous a tirade as I’ve heard and never moved from the doorway. “Since he took up with that bitch whok his barmaid, 1 told him he could just get his ass out of my house. He’s living over there " She jerked her head toward the mobile home. “Seven­ teen years I’ve given him, and then he gets all hot for that Sullivan whore and expects me to ‘understand.’ This house was mine before I married him and I have the right to tell him to get out. If he’s going to do as he pleases, I can do as I please” Her eyes were wild now, and her voice shrill. "Maybe he thinks 1 can't get me another man. Well, I’ll show him. He’ll go to his grave wishing he'd never took up with her and she’s paid for taking him away from me.” I was getting a lot more story than I’d come after, and I was getting it without interruption. “What’s more, there are things I could tell you about him and that place of his that would change your mind about him being Mr. Nice Guy, the friendly tavern keeper. People around here think they know him. Well, 1 know him, and be­ lieve me, he’s going to be sorry he..." Suddenly, she stopped, looked behind her, as though she’d heard something or someone in the house. “That’s all I’ve got to say,’’ she dropped her voice from the near scream ii had reached. “Go over there if you want to talk to the bastard." Again she gestured toward the trailer. The door closed abruptly, finally and she was gone. I walked out to my car. turned and looked back. A glint of color caught my eye off to the left, and fifty feet behind the house. Through the half opened door of the bam that now served as a tool shed and garage, the sun bounced off the or­ ange hood of a truck. The only trucks around that were painted that color belonged to the highway department, and this was a funny place for one to be parked. Far be it from me to start any salacious gossip, but, just possibly there was somebody in the house with Nora Hanrahan. Just to satisfy myself. I’d drop by the highway department and find out who was working on Saturday morning. That could come later, now to see Steve. Even as I approached the gleaming, white dwelling north of the farmhouse, it was apparent that nobody was home. There wasn’t a trace of smoke, not even those pulsing, transparent heat waves you can sometimes sec rising from the vent for a butane gas furnace. I knocked anyway and nothing happened. All tbe blinds were drawn. Mine were the only car tracks in the driveway. Wherever Steve Hanrahan was. he wasn’t occupying the bachelor quarters that he’s so recently established. I took a long cut on the way home. There was just time to check with the supervisor at the depot where all the road crew's equipment was kept. Only one truck was out. Charlie Evans was doing some salting on M-43 near the County Line Road. It was all very casual. The supervisor didn’t ask me why I wanted to know and I really couldn’t figure out what I was going to do with the information now that 1 had it. Linda had coffee on the stove and a great bologna sand­ wich waiting for me when I got home. She wasn’t too happy with the way 1 bolted it, but 1 only had about thirty minutes before 1 was due at Greg’s. “Enjoying your little holiday?”, she asked me as 1 put my coat back on. “Not very much.” That was the truth. So far. the day had­ n’t turned up one bit of news that was fit to print. Some time with Greg Kennard would have been nice, a chance to hear what he had to say about his Washington trip, get his thinking on the tavern fire. But a strange car in his driveway made it apparent that someone had preceded me. Susan let me in, told me to go to the den. “For them," she said,"it seems to be cocktail hour. How about you? Rather have a cup of coffee?" "Thanks, but I just had one. Besides, I’m not, officially, on duty, either. After this morning I can use a drink." The two of them were having a ball. You could tell the minute you were into the room. Swanson had just finished a story and Greg was still laughing when I joined them. He in­ troduced us and I must say that the big, blond law man from Carrollville did impress me. Straight-on blue eyes, one of those faces that has absorbed a lot of life, and the build of an active light-heavyweight, were his immediate credentials. Before the afternoon was much older, I’d have to add an in­ cisive intelligence, a gift for explanation and an enthusiasm for his job that was infectious. The assignment as he saw it and explained Gregk part in it, was more important than anything that could be done in the big cities. “In small cities like Carrollville, towns like Roundtree, and out in the boondocks, that’s where we can do some good. It¥ harder for the pushers to hide, there’s not the kind of organi­ zation and cover they can find in Chicago and Detroit " Swanson warmed up as he went on. “It used lo make me sick when I was doing anti-narcotics work in the army to sec how helpless the authorities were. Hell, there Id be bail bondsmen waiting at the station when you brought a peddler in. More often than not,a shifty lawyer would get them off on a tech­ nicality. That’s not true out there. If wc apprehend the push­ ers, the courts will nail them." “How big is the problem?” I asked. “Big enough and growing all the time," he answered. “Money and dope arc being pumped into this area and a lot of local outlets are being developed." “You mean in Carrollvilie?” “I mean throughout this three-county area. Could be an ice cream parlor in Roundtree or a barn right along this road somewhere" “And your job, with this Metropolitan Investigative Unit, is to ferret these places out?” “That ^5 the beginning. The important thing is to trace their connections, find out their sources, cut off the supply. That's why it takes a combined effort, not just in this area, but through cooperation among all law enforcement people." Greg interrupted. “Have you been working with Federal authorities?" “No,” Swanson answered. “As far as I know, they’re not operating in this area.” Kennard nodded. Unexpectedly, he laughed. “It’ll be four-power government all over again. Jack... the city police, the sheriff’s department, state troopers, and, probably some Federals. We’ll al! probably get along about like the Russians, US, French and British! “Once in a lifetime is enough for that kind of a job." Swan­ son chuckled ruefully. “At my age, I don’t think I could stand it again. Hey, Kennard, remember the time those two Russian actresses asked for asylum?" “Jesus, Jack, that’s no story to be noised about Roundtree." “Probably one you haven’t told your wife, either.” I could see it was about to turn into one of those reminisc­ ing sessions which are great fun if you attended the original event, but confusing if you didn't. The two old buddies did­ n’t seem to mind it a bit when 1 slipped out. Susan walked to the door with me. “Quite a guy, isn’t he? Swanson, I mean.” She nodded. “My," she said, “how he docs turn Greg on. I guess they had a fantastic time in Vienna." “I guess so. If you listen at the keyhole, you can probably hear it all in the next hour?" “I’m not sure I want to hear it all." She stopped me before I stepped outside. “Darrel, I want you to do me a favor." “Anything, ma’am." “I’m going over lo Chicago for a couple of days to sec my sister. Grcg\ going to be awfully busy. Kind of keep an eye on our house when we’re both away, will you?" She really didn’t need to ask. We have an unspoken under­ standing which makes each of us the guardian of the other’s property when it’s unattended. “I’ll have to stay an extra day,” Susan told me. “Greg's given me a job. I should charge the sheriff’s department." “What’s the old slave driver want you to do?” “There\ another old crony of his in the Identification Bu­ reau of the Chicago Police Department. I’m supposed to call him and have him find out what he can about some guy that Greg is interested in.” “None of my business, but who?” She paused, cocked her head, trying to remember. Uh... Lockndge. Ted Lockridge, that’s it. Ever hear of him?’ He was Debbie’s husband and the father of her little girl" On the way home, I couldn't help but wonder. If Greg had written off the Cold Creek accident as an accident, why was he still concerned about the victims? �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 21 1999 - Page 15 Fifth grade camp ‘explosively’ fun at Ebersole Hastings High School science teacher Marty Buehler shows students the pop bottle he will fill with liquid nitrogen. Buehler and a student fill the bottle with liquid nitrogen by Miry Warner Staff Writer What do you get when you put liquid nitrogen into a confined space and then warm it up? A big bang, students from Southeastern, Northeastern and Star elementaries learned last Friday during a presentation by the Hastings Saxon Science Show Team. High school teacher Marty Buehler, the leader of the show team, deomonstrated to fifth-graders attending camp at the Vernon D. Ebersole Environmental Education Cen­ ter that pop bottles can very easily be turned into plastic scrap when liquid nitro­ gen is put in them and heated up. A nitro­ gen-filled pop bottle was tossed into a tn sh can on the grounds of the education center and students watched from a dis­ tance as the bottle exploded from the force of the expansion of the nitrogen gas. The experiment was one of many "cool" activities students took part in during the three-day camp, which is held every year for fifth-graders from Hastings. Buehler and his science students tradi­ tionally visit the camp during the last day and put on various science demonstations. Science team members Nikki Matthews and Lauren Stincman put on a "snake” pre­ sentation that featured a live anaconda and live ball python, both belonging to Matthews. Other science team members h.d students through outdoor games designed to give students a greater understanding of natural processes. In one game, students learned how the availability of food and shelter and the presence of predators affects deer populations. Earlier in the week, teachers from the various schools led ciasses about nature, wildlife and surviving in the woods. According to Southeastern Principa! Chris Warren, one of the purposes of hav­ ing the fifth-graders take part in the camp is so the students can get to know each other prior to entering middle school next year. Students also have a chance to leam more about the outdoors and develop team­ work and cooperation skills. Twenty high school students assisted as counselors during the three days. The camp ended with a puzzle hunt where students followed clues to different areas of the camp and picked up different letters that, when put together, spelled out a saying by Native American Chief Seattle that urged people to remember their role as stewards of the earth. High School senior Nikki Matthews shows off her pet anaconda, Louise, during one of the science show team presentations. Student Mike Fields gets a chance to touch a ball python held by high school student Lauren Stineman. A puzzle hunt finished the three-day camp. Here students find a bag containing one of the puzzle pieces. The expenment gave new meaning to the term "pop* bottle. !!!!!!!!CORRECTION!!!!!!!! CITY OF HASTINGS COMPOSTABLE MATERIAL DROP-OFF SITE The City will be accepting compostable matenals (brush, branches less than 10 inches in diameter, bushes, leaves, grass clippings, plant matenals, etc ) at its material storage yard on West State Road (the City’s old municipal landfill site located west of Riverside Cemetery) Materials must originate from property located within the City ot Hastings All matenals must be pre-approved by the attendant present at the site prior to depositing them at the site Garbage and non-compostabie materials will not be accepted. There will be no charge at the site for disposal of these materials. Due to popular demand, the compost site will be open additional hours by appointment only Saturday Tuesday 8 00 am until 12 00 noon 800 am until Noon Staffed (No appointment necessary) By appointment only • call Shirley at 945-2468 Thursday 12 Noon until 3:00 pm By appointment only • cal Shirley at 945-2468 This schedule will continue through the end of November, 1999. Students play an environmental game that gave them more understanding about the impact of various aspects of the environment on deer populations. Everil Manshum City Clerk �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 21 1999 COURT NEWS: A 22-year-old Rockford man who pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and to operating under the influence of intoxi­ cants was ordered in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday to spend nine months in the Barry County Jail on each of the two convictions. One count of operating under the influ­ ence causing death, which carries a maxi­ mum possible penalty of 15 years in prison, was dismissed Ronald James Rose was charged after the Aug. 7 accident in Carlton Township in which the vehicle Rose was driving crashed, killing passenger Robby Oke, 20, of Rockford. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I om Irtrf/ »«»</ LOST: BLONDE COCKER, in N Broadway area, answers to "Bcqp . 616-948-2994 55 YEAR OLD GRAND­ MOTHER OF 12 would like to care for your little one al my Tiwinappic Lake home. Any shift, full ume I-517-852-1741, NEED ERRANDS RUN? I WILL DO YOUR SHOPPING OR TAKE YOU SHOPPING, OR TO APPOINTMENTS. OUT OF TOW N OR OUT OF STATE. CALL FOR INFOR­ MATION. 945-2117. RELI­ ABLE A LICENSED MEDI­ CAL EXPERIENCE. WANTED: VENDORS FOR CRAFT SHOW A Sale at Nash­ ville VFW, November 12th A 13ih. 9am-4pm. for more infor­ mation call 517-852-9230or 517­ 545-8970 HOME OWNERS! Credit problem*'’ We can help' Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. cJl 7 dayV24hn Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1 -SOO61 1-3766. //.//>Wulllul RELIABLE PEOPLE NEEDED: Wort hourly or 11 ve­ in to help Seniors, call 616-731­ 5775 HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for gen­ eral labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Produc­ tion and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St. Freeport. MIBOE PART TIME TELLERS: Are you responsible and accurate? Have you a background in gen­ eral Bookkeeping. Mathematics, office machines or computers'’ Do you enjoy working with the public'’ If so, chances arc you would enjoy being a part of our TELLER TEAM. Pwvumc positions al our HASTINGS office and NASHVILLE of fice. Will average 24hrs each week on a regular schedule Ad­ ditional hours may be required on occasion. If interested, please anolv at the Personnel Office ha/tings cny bank i 50 W. Court St., Hastings. Mi 49058 EOE/M/F. 29 PEOPLE WANTED TO GET PAID $$ to lose up to 301b* in the next 30 days. Natu­ ral. guaranteed Cail: 616-248 MATURE, TRUSTWOR­ THY. RESPONSIBLE OF­ FICE ASSIST ANT NEEDED IN HASTINGS. 5 days a week. 3-5pm. Phone A people skills nece**ary . Cail 948-0590 It ,/ ■ Ku n .ilion ('RAFTERS NEEDED for Caledonia Band 2000craft show on November 20th. Call Barb at 616-891-9587 SNOWMOBILE: 1996 Ski­ Doo Formula STX-583 Look* & runs great! Lot* of extras! Call for details. $2,850 948-0502 GEORGIA MAE HAMMOND In laving memory of our wife, mother and grandmother, Georgia Mae Hammond, who passed away October 24.1995,4 yen IT’S A SMALL WORLD: available two fulltime openings, food program, years of experi­ ence. TLC. infant-4 years, 616­ 945-8739 ( hihl ( an \alianal l</\ bered by husband Orville, Children, Grandchildren, KALKASKA COUNTY: 6+ beautiful wooded acres on pri­ vate gravel road, short drive to State Land and snowmobile track*. Ideal home site or camp­ ing spot, includes driveway, cleared site, electric available $25,900, $500 down. $32fYn» . 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968­ 3118. www.nonhemlandco.com APPROXIMATELY 4 ACRES in Barry County. Priced right to sell. 517-852-1962 FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR $® DOWN! CWlA Bank Repos being sold Now! Financing available! Local list­ ings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225 HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed Call 1-800-426­ 3085 Ext 81400 24hrs________ S400-S7.20 WEEKLY from home processing mail for a large company. $50 grocery certifi­ cate lo all respondents. Send long self-addressed stamped envelope to Success Marketing. PM B 519. 8902 Military Trail, Ste CAI00I8.PBG FL 33410. Hmiiitw Scnicrx PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assiuant. Call 945-9888 WORK FROM HOME: Grow­ ing company needs help. Earn between $500-$ 1.200 part-time/ full-time. Fun, easy, will train. Call for free 14 page booklet. 6 16 - 2 4 8 - 7 7 7 9 www.cash9l 1 com/byrbcst ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: "LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES?! CALL 616-948­ 4093 FIRST 1TME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you menlion this ad I -800-672-9604 1993 FORD PROBF. GT: great condition, never been driven in winter, 80,000 miles. $6,800 945 -0793 after 4pm.__________ REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604 ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. / or Sale \ata FOR SALE: 96 Geo Metro 65.000irales Runs great. $4,000. 945-2073 1993 FORD TEMPO: Loaded w/all accessories, $2,650 Call after 6pm 945-8845, if no an­ swer, call 945-0536__________ FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repoaaeaaed homes. Payment* less than rent. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White, power windows. power locks. 6 changer cd player, towing package, well _ maintained, in great condition inside A out. $11.000OBO 948­ 0502 HUD APPROVED: 3 bed. 2 bath, stove, refrigerator, & dish­ washer. Down payment as low as $500 No payments for 60 days. Cal I Better Choice Homes. 877-665-7324 1988 FORD RANGER, 2wd . new motor, exhaust and tires, runs great. $1,900. obo. Call 616­ 948-3718 WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN? 3 bedroom. 2 bath Immcdra*- occupancy. 877-665­ 7324 GL WASHER A DRYER, full size set. cost $900. sacrifice $225. (guaranteed). Dennis Distnbuung, 1-5I7-541-I1O9 KING SIZE 4 poster solid w ood bed with brand new luxury firm pillow top mattress set. cost $1,600 new. sacrifice. $350. I517-337-3054 54» YARDS OF CARPETING, two months old. cost $10.95 pci yard, new sacrifice, $1.75 per yard. Dennis Distributing. 517­ 541-1109 BEAUTIFUL SOFA A MATCHING CHAIR, "brand new", brown & blue with beauti­ ful oak strips in front, cost $700.00. sarcnfice $270.00, 1 517-8132 BEAUTIFUL CHERRY SLEIGH BED, includes "brand new" Queen size pillow top mat­ tress set, cost SI .200.00. sell for $450.00or best offer. I-517-541# 8132_________________________ FOR SALE: Craftmatic Com­ fort Bed. Limited lifetime war­ ranty, w/ruattress A bed stead. Paid $2.918. asking $800or make offer 616-795-8843__________ EZ DUMP TRAILER. One year old. used verv little $3,100 OBO Call after 5 00pm. 616­ 945 9340 BLACK HOP-4 AP TOPPER for short box pick-up. like new, $759. OBO. Call Bil at 1-616­ 948-2997 GARAGE SALE: Saturday. October 23rd, 9am-6pm 6324 Lawrence Rd., Nashville. HUGE ESTATE SALE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21ST, 9AM-5PM. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 9AM TO 4PM. NO EARLY SALES. BROWN ROAD IN FREEPORT. (M-37 TO HASTINGS TO M-43 NORTH. FOLLOW FREEPORT SIGN STRAIGHT, WHEN M-43 CURVES FOLLOW OUR SIGNS). BOOKS. WICKER CHAIR, LOVESEATS, SEW­ ING MACHINE, COLLECT­ IBLE GLASSWARE, MIS­ SION STYLE CHINA CABI­ NET, NIPPON, YOUTH CHAIR, OLD PICTURES, LAMPS, HAZEL GRANDY PAINTINGS, MANTLE CLOCK. CHILD’S HOBBY HORSE. DOLL CRADLE. ANTIQUE DRESSER WITH TILT MIRROR, SMALL CHESTS. SCYTHE, COS­ TUME JEWELRY. 9’X12‘ AREA RUG, DOUBLE BED AND DRESSER, CANE ROCKER. ANTIQUE DROP­ LEAF TABLE, COOKB(X>KS. TREADLE SEW­ ING MACHINE,SMALL APPlJANCES,SMALL TOOLS. OLD LANTERNS, PRIMI­ TIVE BLANKET CHEST, CANNING JARS. TOTE BOX. CROCK. WASHTUB STAND, NFL FOOTBALL GAME. OAK HIGHBACK CHAIR- CANE SEAT, LI­ BRARY TABLE. OAK BUF­ FET, LARGE OAK ROUND TABLE AND CHAIRS, PI­ ANO DESK. OLD LAWN CHAIRS. WORTH THE DRIVE!! SALE BY JAN T ADM AN 616-963-3891. Rose allegedly registered .14 percent on a preliminary breath test for alcohol, said Sgt. Steve Harper of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police after the acci­ dent. A oerson is considered impaired at .08. Rose was driving a truck on Barber Road just north of M-43 at about 2:29 a.m. Aug. 7 in which Oke and a third male were passengers. Police said the trio apparently had been out drinking and were looking for a two track when they started doing some douphnuts, causing the truck to roll over. None of three were wearing seat belts, said police. Oke, seated on the far right side, was partially ejected from the vehicle and the truck landed on top of him. He was pro­ nounced dead at the scene. Rose and the other passenger were not hurt. According to defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill Rose accepts his responsi­ bility for his role in the crash. "Robby Oke was a lifelong friend," said McNeill. "Mr. Rose has an extremely posi­ tive family support system. He began counseling before I asked him to, he knows it's an incident he must be held ac­ countable for." Robby Oke’s father, Ralph Oke, told the court that the family has rorgivcn Rose and that he considers Rose to be like a son, stating he did not want Rose to suffer any more than he already has. McNeill assured the court that Rose will abide by his two years of probation, in­ cluding paying $2,000 in fines and costs. "I'm sorry to the Oke family," said an emotional Rose. "1 apologize." "It certainly is a terrible situation with your best riend being killed due to y our ac­ tions," said Judge James Fisher. "Fm sure you feel terrible and there's nothing you can do to bring him back." Fisher pointed out to Rose that though he pleaded guilty to lesser charges, "what you are guilty of is a 15-year felony and if you had been convicted of what you actu­ ally had done, you would be facing 19 to 38 months" in prison. "1 have to consider not the fact that your friend's family has forgiven you, I have to hold you accountable," Fisher explained. "I think this is every parent's worst night­ mare. "I can understand the feelings of Mr. Oke's family," Fisher continued, "I think it s commendable they could forgive you. I'm not sure I could if I were in their shoes." Rose will be eligible for work release and earn early release. He was ordered not to possess or consume alcohol and his Ik cense to drive was suspended. He will be eligible for a restricted license after the first 60 days. In other recent court business: • Rodney Franks, 18, of Battle Creek pleaded guilty to one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct in exchange for five identical counts being dismissed. Franks admitted in court Thursday that he engaged in sexual penetration with a 9year-old Delton boy between Jan. I and April 2, 1999. . He is being held without bond in the Barry County Jail awaiting a Nov. 4 sen­ tencing date. He faces a maximum possible sentence of life in prison. • William Ellsworth Bloom, 32 of Hast­ ings, pleaded not guilty to two counts of violating probation by missing two ap-. pointments with his probation officer and by changing his address without her ap­ proval. Bloom ts serving probation on his Au­ gust conviction of violating the mortgage brokers act. Bloom claimed he missed one appoint­ ment because he was sick. "I guess she told me to come in on Fri­ day but 1 do not recall that," said Bloom. Look Around PROTECT YOUR GROUND Fire-safe landscaping con protect your home. Learn more about it. http://www.usfa.fema.gov Newton told Fisher she was unable to locate an address for Bloom for the last month. "If you would give Ms. Newton a straight answer, you wouldn't be in front of me," Fisher told Bloom. He is scheduled for a probation violation hearing Oct. 28 and is free on $500 per­ sonal recognizance bond. • Ian Hamlett, 23, of Ortonville, was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 125 days served on his conviction of pro­ bation violating. Hamlett will be allowed to be released from jail upon payment of $1,19.73, the balance owed for his fines and costs on his previous conviction of attempted uttering and publishing. He was also accused of failing to reside in an approved residence and will be un­ successfully discharged from probation. • Chris Hawthorne was continued on probation and was ordered to spend 14 days in jail with credit for three days served on his conviction of probation vio­ lation. Hawthorne allegedly violated his proba­ tion by drunk driving and testing positive for cocaine. "I'm disturbed by his lackadaisical atti­ tude toward probation," Fisher said. "1 re­ ally wanted him to get help for his sub­ stance abuse problem. I really didn't want to see him in front of me again." His Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status was continued. • Spencer Shumaker, 28, of Ver­ montville was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for 184 days served on his conviction of probation violation. Shumaker violated probation by driving under the influence. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 21. 1999 - Page 17 TK feeling consequences of bomb threats last week by Patricia Johns Staff Water Worried parents and students are feeling the consequences of school closings at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School last Tuesday and Thursday, as the result of bomb threats. A 12-year-old Thomappie Kellogg Mid­ dle School student has confessed to leav­ ing a typewritten note Tuesday (Oct. 12), reading "Bomb Today!!!" taped to the door of a stall in the seventh grade girls' bathroom. The girl faces charges in juvenile court for making a bomb threat and for providing false information to police for initially denying her involvement. According to a report by the Barry County Sheriff's Department, the girl told police she made the threat because she was not feeling well and "I didn't want to be in school to begin with." She claimed her mother makes her go to school even when she is not feeling well, according to police. Police reported the girl had made the note on her computer at home, took it to school in her book bag and taped it in the bathroom stall. She then went to her friend's locker and told her she had somc:hing to show her that was not good. The friend then entered the bathroom, saw the note, took it down and handed it to the girl and the pair reported the threat to Principal Mike Spahr. At about 7:45 a.m. Spahr contacted 911, which notified the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. The school was evacuated and deputies began their investigation by 8 a m- Students were returned home at 9 a.m. Deputies secured the building and con­ tacted the State Police Post at Rockford for use of their bomb sniffing dog. The build­ ing was searched and no bomb was found. Investigators included Deputy Dar Leaf, the school liaison officer and Sgt. Tony Stein. Spahr held a special assembly for the en­ tire student body at the beginning of me school day Wednesday. At the beginning of the school year in August, the school held assemblies ex­ plaining the code of conduct and the con­ sequences of bomb threats. The assembly included a presentation by the student who confessed to one of the bomb threats at TK last spring. Recent action of the State Legislature has mandated that students who make ver­ bal and/or written bomb threats be expelled for up to 180 days. Students involved and their parents will have to pay restitution for costs and the student may face criminal charges. The friend is believed to not be involved and will not be charged, said police. However, information presented in the assembly seemed not to make an impact on the student who made the threat on Thursday. Following the 10 a.m. discovery of a note in a ciassroom which read: "There is a bomb in the school," the students were evacuated to the high school, where parents came for them. The students were bused home at 11 a.m. The Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police is continuing to investigate the in­ cident on Thursday. LEGAL NOTICES While a new mutual fund may not be in­ troduced every day. tt sometimes seems that way. Today, there are about 11.000 funds available to the public, l.c* can you pick the ones that arc right for you? Of course, you could purchase "today's hottest funds.” which arc often touted on the covers of financial publications. The trouble with these stones is that they are ac­ tually about yesterday s hottest funds, be­ cause magazines typically base their “hot picks*' on last year¥ performance By the time you read about a fund, it may well be on a decline At any rate, it s usually not a good idea to "chase the performance" of a mutual fund — or any other investment. So. how do you choose the “right** fund, or combination of funds? It's not as easy as just picking a "growth” fund, or an “income" fiind. Con­ sider this: In 1992, the Investment Com­ pany Institute (the trade group for the mu­ tual fund industry) identified 21 major cat­ egories of investment objectives Today, those categories can number tn the hun­ dreds. depending on where you look. You can choose from sector funds, index funds, socially responsible funds, micro cap funds and dozens of other categories, many with ex otic-sound) ng names. It can be confusing — but it doesn't have to be. Before you get down to the business of actually picking out mutual funds, ask yourself some questions: What is your in­ vestment objective? Do you need current income, capital appreciation or a combina­ tion of both? How much risk arc you will­ ing to accept in exchange for potentially high returns? And finally, how many years do you plan to invest? Once you've answered these questions, your next step may be to seek the help of an investment professional — someone with the information and experience necessary to help you select the mutual funds I ext suited to your needs. Even after you invest, your investment consultant should continue to work with you, helping to monitor your mutual fund portfolio. Just as many factors go into the decision to buy a mutual fund, there arc also several issues to consider before you sell a fund. Have your investment objectives changed' Has a mutual fund manager changed his or her investment philosophy BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER Has a particular market sector undergone some radical changes? These arc the types of questions that a qualified professional can help you answer as ycu make any needed changes to your mutual fund hold­ ings Mutual funds can be excellent invest­ ments. They offer diversification, profes­ sional management and the ability to meet a wide range of goals. With a clear under­ standing of your own needs, and with the help of a competent professional, you should be able to choose those funds that can help you meet your objectives for years to come. - STOCKS - Jaycees announce costume winners Winners from the Hastings Jaycees Haunted House costume contest last Sunday were (front row. from left) McKenna Hammond, Emily Love, Shelby Purciun; (back row) Ryann Risner, Andy Daugherty, Allie Dawe, Lad Forbes, Michael Adams and Shawn McLandish. There were three winners in each age group, age 1-3,4-7 and 8 and above. The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week AT4T 44 -3.7® — 68-IM Amentech Anheuser Busch 69-12 ■9/16 35 ♦2-1/16 CMS Energy Coca Cota 55-11732 -21/32 DairrterChrystar 74-3/8 ♦1-5/16 110-5716 -1-5/16 Dow Chemical Exxon 73-7/16 ♦16 -12 Family Doiar 21-15/16 Frat Financial Bancorp 24-1/32 ■25/32 •16 ‘ 52-13/16 Ford General Moton 63-3/4 -2-1/4 11-76 ♦16 Hastings Mtg 107-16 -2-76 IBM XPenney 30-3/16 -2-9/16 ♦3 Johnson & Johnson 99-3/4 10-3/16 •7/16 Kmart Kellogg Company 39-1/2 ♦2-36 McDonalds 43-5/16 +36 29-3/16 -2 Sears Sanpeon industries 10-16 •12 Semco Energy 14-3/4 ♦16 Spartan Motors 4-12 •12 TCF Financial 28-5/16 •1-16 Pharmacia 4 Upjohn 52-36 -7/16 Wal-Mart 52-11/16 •1*3/16 -$9.00 Gold $306 50 $5.20 $34 Sihnr Dow Jones Average 10204 93 -21213 Volume on NYSE 904.000.000 ,132.000.000 Children visiting ths Hastings Jaycees Haunted House Sunday dressed up in their Hoiloween costumes. A contest was held tor three age groups and this is a picture of the younger age group. Photos of the other two age groups wifi appear in next week's Hastings Banner. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: TMR RKMWNTS AND PROMBITY OWNBM OF nUMMYW I ■ TOWN8MM, BARRY COUNTY MRORQAM, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTS* PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing writ be held by the PrairieviBe Township Planning Commission on November 17.1999 at 7:30 p m at the PramevBe Township Hal. 10115 S Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICS that the item(s) to be considered at this Pubhc Hearing mclude in brief, Attn: RNS, LPNS, CENAS Qlptia Christian Registry announces Open Registration/Hinng Who: nursing personnel interested in facility staffing or private duly homecare. Why: Alpha offers top pay. flexible hours and your choice of assignments. Where: 525 W Woodlawn When: Oct. 26, 9 am to 2 pm What to bring: Current TB. Driver’s License. Nursing Credentials. SS Card 1-800-310-9031 MORTGAGE SALE For mon information call: 1-800-542-9667 XHKING The Vikmg Corporation. a manufacturer of valves, sprinklers and related components in the fire protection industry, located in Hastings. Michigan is seeking candidates for the fol­ the following 1 The proposed rezomng of a parcel of land located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 7. town 1. North Range 10 West. PramevMe Township, Barry County. Michigan, being described as: Commencing at the Southwest Comer of Section 7; Thence South 89* - 32' - 30* East 556.71 feet along the South line of the Southwest Quarter to the place of beginning of the parcel of land herein described; Thence North parallel to the Weil line of the Southwest Quarter. 529.97 feet; Thence South 89“ - 32 - 30" East parallel to the South line of the Southwest Quarter. 935 71 feet. Thence South 529 97 teet to said South line. Thence North 89* 32 - 30* West. 935 71 teet along sate South line to the place of beginning Reserving the Southerly 33 teet thereof for road nght of way purposes along Four Mile Road The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from the existing *A* Agricultural District to *R-2* Smgte Family arte Two Family MeOum Density Residential District 2. The proposed rezomng ot a parcel of land located m the Southwest Quarter of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Pratnevtlle Township, Barry County. Michigan begin described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 7. Thence North 529 97 teet along the West line of the Southwest Quarter to the place of beginning of the parcel of land herem described. Thence continuing North on sate West Ime 826 49 teet Thence North 89* - 53' - 42* East 1492 37 teet. Thence South parallel to sate West Ime 841 18 teet Thence North 89* - 32 - 30* West parallel to the South Ime of the Southwest Quarter. 1492 42 teet to sate West hne and place of beginning Reserving the West 33 feet thereof for road nght of way purposes along Doster Road The aforementioned property ts proposed to be rezoned from *C-T rural Area Convenience. Commercial District and 'A* Agricultural District to *R-2* Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential district it« also proposed to amend the PrameviSe Township Master Land Use plan so as to change the existing Commercial Land Use classification for pari of the prop­ erty to Agricultural or Low Density Residential Land use classification lowing positions: NETWORK ANALYST The successful candidate should have a minimum of two years experience in the operation and administration of PC Lan-based software, hardware, network operating systems, and telecommunications equipment. Must have an in-depth understanding of personal com­ puters in a Novell network environment. The position requires good communication skills to interface with the business and offers the opportunity to work in a global network envi­ ronment. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT LAB TECHNICIAN - Responsibilities will include operating test/measunng equipment, recording data, engi­ neering drawings - AutoCAD, analyze and interpret data and performing tests. Candidates should have mechanical ability, excellent math skills and be able to communicate effec­ tively. Prefer applicants currently pursuing a degree in a technical field of study. Interested individual* should submit a cover letter and resume to Tbe Viking Corporation. Attn: Human Resources Manager. 2’0 North Industrial Park Road. Hastings. Ml 490SX. EOE/M/F/D 3 Such Other and further matter as may property come before the Planning Commission at the Pubic Heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Township Land Use Master Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Pranevifte Township Hall located at 10115 S Norns Road within the Township at any reasonable time from and after the first publication of this notice until and including the time ot Pubic Hearing and may be further examined at the Pubic Hearing All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit applications at the address below Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxil­ iary arts and services such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audc tapes of printed mate­ rials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the PramevAe Township Clerk individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary arts or servees should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk Pratnevilie Township Planning Commission Robed Kuil. Secretary PrainevAe Township HaU 10115 S Norns Road Delton Mchigan 49046 Notice « hereby given that Default has oc­ curred m a Mortgage grvon by Marcia J Martin to the United States of America, aebng through foe Farmers Home Administration. United States De­ partment of Agriculture. The Mortgage is deled December 6.1969 and was recorded on Decem­ ber 7. 1989 in Uber 492 on pages 100 to 103 of the Barry County Records No proceedings have been instituted to recover any pan of the debt which is now Seventy Four Thousand Sixty arte 82/100 ($74,060 82) Dotes The Mortgage w« be torectoeed by aeBng the property described betow at a pubic auction to the highest bidder. The sate wtl be held on No­ vember 4. 1999 at 100 a.m. local time, at the Barry County Court House in Hastings. tAchigwi which is the location of the Barry County Cacuit Court The property wA be sold to pay the amount than due on the Mortgage, mduding interest at the rate of 8 75% per year, legal costs, attorney teas and any taxes or insurance which may be paid by the mortgagee before tie sate The property to be told is located in the City of Hasbngs. Barry County. Michigan and is more speoficaBy described in foe Mortgage as: Lot 1254 of the City, formerly Wage of Hast­ ings. according to foe recorded plat thereof The redemption period wiH expire six (6) months from foe date of foe sate imteM foe prop­ erty is deemed to be abandon pursuant to MCL $600 3241a in which case foe redemption period w« expire forty (30) days from foe date of foe sate Dated September 30. 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL ECONOMIC COMMUMIY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. FM/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL­ TURE PREPARED BY JOHN R TUCKER (P37384) WINEGARDEN. SHEDD. HALEY. LINDHOLM & ROBERTSON. P.LC. Attomieys at law 501 Cttzens Bank Building 328 S Sagmaw Street RM, Ml 48502-1983 (810) 767-3600 (10/28) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made m foe conditions of a Mortgage made by Gary Britten, a single man. of 12110 Saddler Road. PlamweM, Mchigan 49080. to GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION. a Michigan Corporation, a 2505 East Pans. SE. Suite 200. Grand Rapids, Merger 49546. dated October 29. 1986, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor foe County of Barry, in the Stale of Michigan on November 20. 1996. to Liber 678, Paga(s) 851. on which Mortgage there Is ctoimed to be due at foe date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $91,312.70, and no proceedings having been tostrtuted to recover the debt now remaining se­ cured by said Mortgage, or any pari thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortoaoe has become ooerative NOW THEREFORE. Notice ts hereby given that on December 2, 1999. at 2.00 p.m . on the stops of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that temg the place for holding the Circuit Court tor foe County of Barry, there wik be ottered tor sale and sold to tbe highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest al 9 22 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that saidMortgagee GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit PARCEL T THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 18. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DE­ GREES 58 WEST 567 47 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00' WEST 89 57 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 00 WEST 17 46 FEET. THENCE NORTH 21 DE­ GREES 00 WEST 386 03 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 21 DE­ GREES 00 WEST 220 0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 00 EAST 399 FEET MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF ORANGEVILLE CREEK. THENCE SOUTH­ EASTERLY 242 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO A LINE WHICH BEARS NORTH 69 DEGREES 00' EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 00 WEST 502 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG SA© LINE TO THE BEGMNING The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. m which case the redemption period shaB be thirty (30) days from the date of safe or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sate BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation Mortgagee By DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 401 Munson Avenue. PO Box 5817 Traverse C4y. Mchigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated October 15. 1999 (11/18) �p«9» U - Th® Hastings Banner - Thursday Ocloher 21, 1998 Delton Kellogg earns top rating at festival The Delton Kellogg High School Marching Band received a Diviaion I rating at the Michigan Schools Band and Orchestra District 10 Marching Band Festival in Wayland Oct. 12. This was the first time the 50-member Delton band has attended the festival, according to band director Brian Beute. 'It's pretty exciting,' he said. ’Since band camp the kids have been working really hard toward this goal. We went to the Battle Creek and Hastings festivals and have been progressively isolating our problems and fixing them.' More band members are pictured after last Tuesday's First Division win In Wayland. 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This is because the Hastings City Coun­ cil Monday night voted to scrap plans to try a new system that would have had resi­ dents raking and bagging their leaves for a private waste hauler to pick up on two days this fall. After council members re­ ceived petitions bearing the signatures of 525 local people and numerous callers who wanted the city to go back to its old leaf pickup system, they voted 8-1 to agree to the overwhelming sentiments of the ^Fwrth Ward Councilman Donald Tubbs A frightful Sunday night... Scenes like this one, at the home of Dan and Sue Smith. 902 S. Jefferson St., will greet children in Hastings Sunday evening for the annual celebration of Halloween. Hastings plans to have thek-or-treating on the actual date of Halloween rather than sw-'.ch it to Saturday night, as some area communities have decided to <*0. (Photo by Perry Hardin) County-Middleville police pact official by Elaiae Gilbert Assistant Editor A two-year contract providing for the Barry County Sheriffs Department to offi­ cially take over "full-service" police func­ tions and related responsibilities in the vil­ lage of Middleville has been approved by the County Board of Commissioners. The County Board Tuesday unani­ mously authorized the document, subject to approval from its attorney and all parties involved. The Middleville Village Council was expected to review the contract last night. One hundred and twenty hours of police coverage per week will be provided to the village by the Sheriffs Department, accord­ ing to the agreement. Community-oriented policing is the in Hastiap aad Charlton Park Wednesday thrOBfh Friday from I a.m. to 5 p.a. and the day of the For father iafamation. call the part office MW'-Wn. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 thrust of the arrangement. Three full time Sheriffs Department em­ ployees — a sergeant and two deputies — are to be assigned to the Middleville unit. In addition to patrol duties, the sergeant will serve as a "community police officer," assuming the "community policing duties/functions of the former village police chief, Louis Shoemaker, whose position w»i terminated Sept. 30 by the Mid­ dleville Village Council. One person employed by the now de­ funct village police department is to be transferred to the Sheriffs Department on a one year probationary period. The condi­ tions of employment for the village officer to become part of the Sheriffs Department hinge on successful completion of the county ’s officer field training program and a "letter of understanding” between the Teamsters Local #214, County Sheriff Steve DeBoer a id the individual. Undersheriff Don Ford told the board that the shear's department will need to hire two other people to replace those who will be part ct the Middleville Unit. Cost to the village for the first year of Sheriffs Department services is projected at SI67,346, but will be based upon actual expenditures. In 1998, the cost for Mid­ dleville to maintain jts own department was $250,000. Middleville has the responsibility to fund all salaries, fringe benefits, uniforms, persona) equipment, administrative over­ head, office space, office equipment, mis­ cellaneous oTice supplies and the costs of providing, equipping and insuring fullyequipped marked patrol units, according to the contract. Maintenance and repairs on See POLICE, continued page 4 cast the pnly disstutihg vote. Mayor Frank Campbell said, just before the vote, "In the last two weeks, I have re­ ceived up to 100 calls, only two in favor (of continuing to try the new plan). Most have been polite and constructive." Agnes Perkins, who led the petition drive, thanked the council members after voting to rescind their action of last month. "1 want to thank you for reversing your decision," she told them. "The people were overwhelmingly against this." Plans for a new pickup system were ap­ proved in early September after the admin­ istration and staff were directed to come up with a more efficient and economical way to dispose of leaves. City crews have picked them up over a six-week period ev­ ery fall, but City Manager Howard Penrod said he thought it would be better to have Waste Management Services, with its more efficient compactor trucks and less expen­ sive cost, do the job on a trial basis this fail. Under this system, residents no longer could just rake leaves to the curb, they’d have to have them collected in biodegrad­ able bags and set at the curb for pickup on two days, one in November and the other in December. Citizens also would have to buy the bags, which were to be made available at about 40 cents apiece al several businesses throughout the city. But residents balked at the change, say­ ing that senior citizens wouldn’t be able to handle the bagging in addition to the rak­ ing, and that the extra cost for the bags was unfair. Penrod tried to explain that Hastings Middle School eighth-graders were offering their raking services free of charge for a community service project. He also main­ tained that raking the leaves to the curb too often led to them being blown into the street, where they could be a fire hazard and a traffic hazard. But public opinion prevailed. "I know our decisions aren’t always pop­ ular." said Councilman Barry Wood. "We need to listen to what the people say. But I still have safety concerns." Wood said traffic on his street has been down to one lane because of leaves on the street and he doesn’t like the idea of leaf piles at curbs far children to g<t into. May agreed mat the wiil of the people must be heard, but added, ”We need to look into an alternative wa> c: picking up leaves." May said having leaves pile up on street curbs awaiting pickup is not a productive way to remove them and they can be a haz­ ard. But he added, "I’m sorry this (the plan for a new system) didn’t work cut and I will rescind my motion." Councilman David McIntyre said, "At first I thought it was an excellent idea, but then I’ve reconsidered after all the calk. 1 spent three and a half hours bagging 15 bags of leaves last weekend, so I know how much hard work it is." Mayor Pro Tern Miriam White agreed that the plan should be scrapped, but stressed the need to have residents rake leaves only to the curbs, not on the streets. Tubbs, who cast the lone "no" vote to rescinding the plan, likened it to the bottle bill of 1978, when a lot of people were up­ set about the 10-ccnt deposit and new has­ sles, but eventually came to appreciate the new law because Michigan now luoks so much cleaner than other states. He also said he thought the hardships for senior citizens would be taken care of by the eighth-graders who were to volunteer to rake lawns for no charge. Penrod, who was perhaps the plan’s greatest champion, said, "The administra­ tion and staff war asked to provide a more See CITY, continued page 3 Saxons are Soccer Champions... With a 2-0 triumph over area nval Lowell last Thursday at Johnson Field, the Hastings High School varsity soccer team earned a co-championship in the O-K White Conference. The team Hastings shared the title with. Forest Hills Central. the blue and gold beat Monday in the first round of districts 4­ 0. Here, team members of the 16-1-2 squad celebrate their title after blanking the Red Arrows. See page 10 for more on the soccer Saxons' success. (Photo provided) �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday October ?a 1999 NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Duo from Israel to sing at Arby's An evening of gospel musk:, featur­ ing Roger and Carole Nelson from Is­ rael and Dave Dickerson will be hold at 6:30 tonight at the Arby's Musi­ cians Showcase. The Nelsons, who perform musk in Hebrew and in English, are making their second Showcase appearance. They will perform many of Carole's original songs. The couple also will be in concert at 10:45 a.m, and 6 p m Sunday at the Hope United Methodist Church Dkkerson is a singer-songwriterguitarist from Porterville who is a vet­ eran at many Showcase concerts Thornapple Wind Band starts again The Thomapple Wind Band is plan­ ning another concert season and will start rebaersals next month. The rehearsals will be from 7 to 9 p ar Thursdays Nov. 4, 11 and li and Dec. 2 at the Hastings High School band room. A concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 5, in Hastings, with the Maple Valley Community Band as special guest per­ formers. A low-cost child care program (SI per child) wiH be provided during the new members Call Kim Domke at 945-9181 or directors Joseph LaJoye (945-9766) or David Macqneen (374­ 3037) Seminar set on Hormones A free educational seminar for women of all ages, "The Rise and Fall of Honttonea," will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Nov. 6, at the Main Street Savings Bank in Hast­ ings. Topics will include weight gain, night sweats, hot flashes, menstrual cramps, RMS. fibrocystic lumps, iafartility, mood swings and osteoporo­ sis. Participants also can lean about hormone replacement therapy, what is referred to as The estrogen myth," progesterone assd the difference be­ tween synthetic drugs and natural compounds. The speaker will be Tom Flynn, ■ registered nurse who is involved with manufacturing and research on nature1 hormones replacem-rnt. He also has been an associate of Dr. John R. Lea. bat selling author of "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About For more information, call Renee Bod® at 1-888-404-3652. Chamber plans dinner Nov. 5 A celebration of growth and success for the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce will be held at the annual awards dinner Friday evening. Nov. 5, at the Bay Rotate Restaurant on Gun Lake. The group is expected to celebrate expanding to a county-wide Chamber of Commerce, moving to a new down­ town location, adding five scats to the bosrd of directors and signing on 60 new members, including seven town­ ships and three villages. The chamber did It all m 1999 while pulling off the annual Spring Fling celebration. Hastings Sidewalk Sates, Hastings Summerfest, monthly Legislative Coffee events, quarterly newsletters, the KCC Business Suc­ cess Sofia and more. Executive Director Dixie StadelManshum will present a speech. "It's All About You.* Entertainment for the evening will bo provided by Pacific Trio, consist­ ing of Joe LaJoye, Gene Englerth and An Wunsch. The evening's highlight will be the prescnta*ion of the Sam Walton Bun­ nest Leader Award to J-Ad Graphics company Vice "resident Fred Jacobs. Also at the meeting, the members will bold an election to fill five, threeyear terms on the Board of Directon. Three of the five directors are seeking re-election, white two are not. Anyone interested in running for the Chamber Board or making a reserva­ tion for the dinner (taken until Oct. 29) can call Stadel-Manshum at 945­ 2454 Holiday Ball set by Red Cross Plans are developing for the Ameri­ can Red Cross Barry County chapter's fourth annual Holiday Ball Saturday evening, Nov. 27. The event will begin with a social hour at 7 p.m. and dancing at S at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. The popular local group Les Jazz, directed by Joseph LaJoye, and the Taylored Pennies, w>th Mary Taylor and Terri Pennepacker, will entertain and disc jockey Archie Wood will ba, emcee. Tickets are available at $12 per per­ son from members of the Red Cross board, at rhe Commission on Aging. DAN Mortgage Company, the Credit Bureau and Advanced Com­ mercial Printers Proceeds from the ball will be used to support the local Red Cross chap­ ter. Rotary pancake supper Nov. 4 A pancake supper, sponsored annu­ ally by the Haiti .gs Rotary Club, will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Cost is a $4 donation. Proceeds will help fund the Rotarus many community projects. Animal shelter group to meet The Animal Shelter 2000 Commit­ tee will meet at 6:30 tonight (Thursday, Oct. 2t) at the Commis­ sion on Aging building. 120 N. Michigan St. in Hastings. Children's Fest at Bowens Mills The last of this fall's series of "K's Cider Time Festivals* will be a free Children's Festival Day Saturday. Oct. 30. at Historic Btwretff Mllh hr YanItoe Springs Triuuhfrer- in This day will he oriented toward children of all agro. There will be free admission for all. with lots of games and activities. Children are invited to enjoy the free pony rides and horse drawn rides, a petting zoo with farm animals and bunnies to bug. The kids are welcome to wear their Halloween ooaae»a and be a part of the costume contest. They can parade their outfits « I pm. and ribbons will be awarded to the winners. There will be old-time games and children's musk. Following the Children's Festival, the mill will be closed for three weeks and then re-open Friday, Nov. 26. for "Christmas at the Mill,' the grand fi­ nale of Bowens Mills' fund-raising season. The attractions and activities will include fresh cut Christmas trees, family horse drawn rides, visiting and taking photos with Santa. Christmas gifts, cookies and hot chocolate. "Christmas at the Mill* will con­ tinue every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas, with no admissirm charge. For more information, call (616) 795-7530. Workshop set on parenting The Child Abuse Prevention Coun­ cil of Barry County will sponsor a workshop "Parenting into the 21st Century* from S:15 a.m. to 3 pzn. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Hastings High School. Keynote speaker will be Naomi Haioes Griffith, consultant to the Al­ abama Children's Trust Fund and di­ rector of Parents and Children To­ gether. She will talk about "Parenting the Angry Child." Others scheduled to make presematkxis are Derm Colton, "Early Child­ hood Screens;* Cindy Kaczmarczyk, "Kinder Music;* Carol Poole. "The Diagnosis. Treatment and Self Man­ agement of ADHD;* Corntie Lange and Kathy Walters-Surratt. "Fun Activrttes for Familia, Scout Troops and 4-H Clubs;* Kay Loftus, 'Infant Brain Development;* Nancy Bradley, "Homework without Tears;" Randy Bell, Parents as Asset Builders: 40 Developmental Assets of Adoles­ cents." Jason Sixberry and Randy Overmire, "Child Safety in the Public Hastings High School students shivered in the cold October winds Wednesday morning while their school was searched for bombs. Bomb threat empties high school again by Mary Warner Stiff Writer Once again 940 Hastings High School students wound up sitting in the Johnson Field bleachers while a specially-trained German Shepherd and his Michigan State Police trainer searched for bombs in their school. A bomb threat written on a wall was discovered at approximately 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, resulting in evacuation of the school. This is the second time the high school has had to be emptied because of a bomb threat. The first threat, last May, sent students without jackets out into the rain while the school building and parking lot were searched This time around, students again were not able to retrieve coats from lockers, and many endured a nearly two-hour wait in cold weather in nothing but shirt sleeves before they were allowed back into the building shortly before noon. School authorities notified the local ra­ dio station, whkfj^ut out a bulletin to , parents letting fhijm know they could pick up their children at the high school. A number of parents interrupted their work day to drive to the school and retrieve their children. Some students were brought back to school after lunch. As of Wednesday afternoon, police had no suspects in the case. Parents and students reacted with disgust to the latest scare. "People are really mad," an I Ith-grader said. "It's really dumb, making bomb threats all the time. People think it's a Joke, but a lot of people have things they want to do and want to be in school. There's got to be something they can do about this to put an end to it." Hastings resident Dean Lambert, the fa­ ther of another I Ith-grader, said, "I think it’s a travesty that the young adults think it's fun to threaten other people's lives. I think when the person gets caught, they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." Superintendent Carl Schoesscl said stu­ dents were not sent home because "we've been strongly advised by all the police agencies" not to do so. Mike Leedy of the Hastings Police De­ partment said the hope is that "once the kids find out they're not going to get sent home, hopefully they will refrain from continuing this ty pe of behavior." Once the threat was discovered, because of safety concerns students could not go to their lockers for personal items or drive their vehicles out of the lot. "Fortunately it wasn't raining" during Wednesday's scare, Leedy said, "but it can be uncomfortable." Students were released onto the football field via a fire drill. "It's a situation that inconvenienced a tremendous amount of people," high school principal "Htn Johnson said of the bomb threat. "It's very disappointing." Superintendent Carl Schoesscl said that "it's extremely unfortunate that somebody feels they have to do this sort of thing. We will attempt to identify the individual and do everything under the law to deal with this. We'll expect restitution." Schoessei said the problem with bomb threats and other school safety issues has been a topic of discussion at every meeting school officials have. "This is something that can’t continue to be tolerated," he said. After the bomb threat was discovered and local police were notified, it took about 45 minutes for the state police bomb-sniffing dog to arrive, and then about an hour to search the building. Four everyone" and "innocent kids have to suffer for one or two others’ actions" Leedy was hopeful that an investigation of the incident would lead to the discovery of the person responsible. "In the past we’ve had real good luck with other stu­ dents coming forward and helping out our department." Sometimes, he said, students perpetrat­ ing a bomb threat will tell another about their action because they "view it as some­ thing pther kids might look up to them for. when in reality ft doesn’t ftjfh out that way." "The most we can do is let students know what kind of penalties they're look­ ing at — what kind of crime they’re com­ mitting," he said. A new stale law requires anyone making a bomb threat to be auto­ matically expelled from school for up to 180 days. In addition. Leedy said, the crime is a felony with a maximum possi­ ble sentence of four years in prison. Besides the high school bomb threats, the district has suffered two other bomb threats since the Colorado school shoot­ ings, both last spring, one in the middle school and one at Southeastern Elemen­ tary. New retail center being built in Kmart Plaza by Mary Warner Staff Writer A new 12.000-square-foot retail service center is being constructed in the Kmart Plaza in Hastings. Thus far one tenant has been secured for the center, according to Arthur Sills of Hastings Associates, the project’s developer. A soft goods merchant selling ready to wear men's, women's and children's clothing has leased 5.500 of the facility's square footage. Sills did not want to disclose the name of the store, but said it is a national concern. Remaining tenants for the building could be anything from retail businesses to professional offices, such as insurance agencies, title companies, etc.. Sills said. Space to be leased can be as little as 1,600 square feet. The complex is being called the Hastings Annex. Il is considered an annex to the current Kmart Plaza. The developers of the center also own the Kmart Plaza and lease it to Kmart and other tenants. Sills said Hastings Associates purchased the Kmart Plaza from its original developers a few years ago "Obviously Kmart has done well." Sills said of the reasons the developers decided to build the annex. Also, he said, "we felt Hastings was a good community that had stability." Also, he said, "we felt there were small merchants looking for space that was not otherwise available." The new structure will be a decorative Domain;" Edwain A. Ford. "Fathers Are Parents. Too" and Janet Goforth. "Raising Your Kin (Extended Family Care of Children).* Deadline for pre-registration is Fri­ day. Oct. 29. For more information, call 948­ 3264 city police officers, two Barry County Sheriffs deputies, and the stale police were involved in the search, which involved the school and the parking lots. Leedy believed the threat was another copycat crime, most likely due to recent bomb threats at Thomapple Kellogg Mid­ dle School. "h's a little disappointing they had to pick up on what happened in Middleville," Leedy said. "They don't realize the seri­ ousness of what they're doing." He said the actions of a few are "causing problems for Footings are in, but further weffc on the new retail service center in the Kmart Plaza is halted until building materials are delivered brick or block building. "Il will be a modem facility," Sills said. Right now construction is halted on the project until materials for it arc delivered. A delay in getting the material is the result of a national building boom that has created an overdemand for building materials and construction labcrers. Sills expected construction to be complete by March 15, 2000. Construction manager for the project is All Trades Inc. Silts said the developers are using contractors from southwest Michigan for the project. Selling rental space for the facility is Olson Farmington Hills. Retail Group of �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 28 1999 - Page 3 Delton Kellogg High School to present “The Curious Savage” Delton Kellogg High School students are cumntlv rehearsing for the production "The Curious Savage." which will be presented in the high school auditorium Nov. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 per person. The play takes place in the "Cloisters." a home for people with mild mental disor­ ders. In Act 1. the guests of the Cloisters are introduced. They are discussing a new guest. Mrs. Savage, whom they haven't yet seen. Mrs. Savage has been committed to the Cloisters because her children — a judge, a senator, and a socialite — think she is acting in an undignified way for a lady her age, and especially because she set up a fund to give money to "foolish" causes. After the Savage children commit their mother to the Cloisters, they discover she has taken all the family money and hidden it. In Act II the children return to the Cloisters to try and force their mother to give up the money. In Act HI. the mystery of the money is solved and the true nature of the Savage children is revealed. The au­ dience is left to compare the "sanity" of the Savage children with the "insanity" of the Cloisters. Cast members in the production include Amy Ferriel as Mrs. Savage, Gina Higdon as Miss Willie, Bethany Jones as Fairy Mae. Erin Reynolds as Mrs. Paddy, Gary Herbert as Jeff, Jody Pierson as Florence, Chris Hoyle as Hannibal, Brian Mead as Titus. Matt Rusan as Samuel, Adam Martin as Dr. Emmett, Tammy Parshall as Miss Newman, and Amanda Rouse as Miriam. Director of the production is high school English, speech and theater teacher Janet Tower. Student directors are Naomi Keck and Amy Collar ’. Stage managers are DJ Ryan and Shawn Brandli. Technical crew members are Heidi Wagner, Simon Tower, Jason Stiles and Jackie Foubare. Cast and crew members of the DKHS production The Curious Savage’ include (sitting, from left) Gina Higdon. Tammy Parshall, Heidi Wagner. Amy Ferriell. Bethany Jones, Winter Goebel, Jody Pierson, (standing, from left) Simon Tower. Gary Herbert. Naomi Keck. Jason Stiles. Shawn Brandli. Janet Tower. Chris Hoyle. Adam J. Martin, Matt Rusan. Amy Collard. DJ Ryan and Bnan Mead Two candidates seek Hastings City Council post Two candidates in next Tuesday's (Nov. 2) city election want to succeed the retiring Miriam White on the Hastings City Coun­ cil. Donald Spencer and Karen Heath will clash for the four-year seat from the Third Ward in the only contested race. White is retiring at the end of her term that expires in Janua-y 2000 She has served as mayor pro tern during ner last four years on the council. There will be no other races on the ballot Tuesday. Incumbents Barry Wood in the First Ward. Harold Hawkins in the Second Ward, Donald Tubbs in the Fourth Ward and Mayor Frank Campbell all are unop­ posed on the ballot. Also unopposed are Board of Review members Brent Willison and Richard Heath. Karen Heath is co-owner with her husband Rick of Second Hand Corners in downtown Hastings. The couple also owns and is remodeling the historic Stryker House on the comer of Jefferson and Green streets and they own several other commer­ cial and residential properties. The Heaths came to Hastings about nine years ago from Dallas, but they grew up in Eaton Rapids. Karen is on the board of directors for the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. She praised the decision by the council Monday night to rescind plans for a new leaf pickup system. •It’s a done deal now," she said. "I'd like to commend the City Council for listening to the people. I think it was a surprise to the city that it became such a big deal." Heath agreed that one of the most crucial issues facing the city in the future is how it will cope with inevitable growth and get along with surrounding townships. She said she's talked to a lot of people about the issues of extension of city water Hastings and sewer services to Star Elementary School in Hastings Township and to Wal­ Mart in Rutland Township. "You get a wide spectrum of opinion," she said. "The public doesn't see the big picture, they hear one side or the other and it's hard to decipher what's gossip and what's reality." She said she believes the current council is intent on "taking care of what's already here" and she would like to seek ways to compromise on issues with the two neigh­ boring charter towu Aips. But she said «he\ both supportive of! and cautious about guvwth. "I don't spend money frivolously," she said. "I don't want the city to grow and then not be able to support it" One area Heath said she would like to pay attention to is the youth of the com­ munity. "I’d like to help them and work with Donald Spencer Karen Heath them," she said. "We cant keep growing without thinking about the kids." She also noted that White is the only woman now serving and when she steps down there is the possibility of an all-male council. She said she is not a women’s rights ac­ tivist, however. Donald Spencer served on the Hast­ ings City Council from 1987 to 1992, re­ signing his Second Ward post because he moved his residence. He has been owner of Spencer’s Towing and Recovery for almost 20 years and is a member of the Towing and Recovery As­ sociation of America. Spencer also is a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club and the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Spencer has been a critic of the direction the city has been taking lately and of the administration. *1 think we're over-administrated," he said. "We almost have more people work­ ing at City Hall than we do in the Depart­ ment of Public Services... I think the council has been listening too much to the administration, and the administration hasn't been listening enough to the pco- "I think it's excellent," he said. "They finally listened to the people. I congratu­ late the council." On the issues of growth and relations with surrounding townships, he said he thought the city should have negotiated a deal to offer water and sewer to Wal-Mart and it should have let the new elementary school hook up to utilities with no has­ sles. pie." Spencer has been critical of the city’s new leaf pickup plan from the beginning, but was pleased with the council's vote to "We have to get along with these town­ ships," he said. "We can sell them water and sewer privileges, they pay extra." Spencer has been embroiled in some lit­ igation with the city after getting tickets for leaving vehicles out in violation of the city's ordinance. He has called the situation "selective enforcement" "They enforce it (the ordinance involved in the issue) at their convenience." he said. "And they make citizens be tattle tales for zoning violations." He added that the city has a junk car or­ dinance, however, "I sec so many junk cars around town, but nobody inspects them." Spencer also said the city's zoning ad­ ministrator has removed political signs for him and Heath, but have allowed real es­ tate signs to remain nearby. The polls will be open from 7 ajn. to 8 p.m. at the Hastings Middle School gym. rescind last Monday night. CITY...continued from page 1 efficient and economical program to save the community money. We were asked to come up with another way... This isn't something that we did lightly." The city manager said it costs city tax­ payers between $80,000 and $100,000 a year for leaf and yard waste pickup. Having a private hauler like Waste management Services do the job for the fall leaf pickup. Penrod said, would cost about $11,000. This, he said, would allow city crews to work on other projects to benefit city resi­ dents during the late fall. "I personally feel that if it (the new sys­ tem) would have been given a chance, you might have felt differently about it," Pen­ rod said. He added that one of the misunderstood aspects of the system was the notion that anyone was required to buy biodegradable bags. "We never said anyone had to bag leaves." The city manager said, "Personally, I hope that we might be able to review this again. 1 feel bad that we didn't have the opportunitj' to try the program." Though the new system for leaf pickup has been scrapped, the city will continue to offer brush pickup on the second and fourth Monday's of the month and the land­ fill will remain open Tuesday mornings, Thursday afternoons and Saturday morn­ ings for people to drop off yard waste. Penrod added that the eighth-graders’ of­ fer to rake leaves for free still stands. "There are close to 300 eighth-graders and they can rake a lot of leaves," he said. Need Printing? Call the experts... J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 �P«fl« 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 28 1999 POLICE.. .continued from page 1 MORTGAGE NOTICE FRANK Q. HILLARY. PC IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made « the conditions ol a mortgage made by LARRY POU and CLEARVIEW PROPERTIES. INC to HARRY B THOMPSON TRUST Mortgagee dated July 22. 1996 and amended on August 24. 1998, and recorded m Liber 674 on page 953 Barry County Records. Mchigan on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of $39 460 32 and .merest at 10 5% per annum and al legal costs and attorneys feeds Under the power of the sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and approved notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastmgs. Michigan on December 2 1999 at 100 p m Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland Barry County Michigan and are de senbed as toiows PARCEL 82 THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 SECTION 10. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST PARCEL #3 THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST PARCEL *4 THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH­ EAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10 LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 EXCEPT COM­ MENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10. THENCE SOUTH 113/7 RODS THENCE EAST TO HIGHWAY M-37. THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY M-37 TO THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE THENCE WEST ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING PARCEL #5 THAT PORTION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10 LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 EXCEPT COMMENCING WHERE THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10 INTERSECTS THE CENTERLINE OF SAID HIGH­ WAY M-37 FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS EXCEP­ TION THENCE SOUTH 10 ROOS. THENCE NORTHWESTERLY. PARALLEL TO SAID HIGHWAY M 37 THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID HIGHWAY M-37 TO THE Pt ACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL *6 THE WEST 1/3 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10 EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS EXCEPTION THENCE NORTH DO* 19 55" WEST ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 991 33 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 80*56'02' EAST 396 32 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00*16'5 T WEST 330 61 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89*591O' EAST 264 35 FEET ALONG THE NORTHLINE OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SA© SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00*15-23* EAST 1324 18 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SA© SECTION. THENCE NORTH 89*49'37" WEST 659 47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date M such sate unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCL 600 3241(a) to which case the redemption shaM be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated October 27 1999 HARRY B THOMPSON TRUST BY FRANK G HILLARY (P49750) Attorney at Law P.O. Box 293 Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945-5286 vehicles and equipment also are to be funded by the village. The agreement provides for the village to pay the county half of the first year’s cost immediately, "with adjustments made to each subsequent month’s billing to reflect actual expenditures during the past month of contract performance." The sheriffs unit will use the same of­ fice space occupied by the dissolved Mid­ dleville Village Police Department. Police vehicles, the agreement says, will have "Sheriff Department markings as well as additional markings identifying them as Village of Middleville Sheriffs Units." The Middleville Unit is to be managed and operated under general guidelines and schedules to be developed by DeBoer, sub­ ject to approval by Middleville Village Manager Bryan Groesbeck Investigative support services and backup provided by the sheriffs depart­ ment will be made available for the use of the Middleville unit at no extra charge, ac­ cording to the contract. The village shall receive hourly credit for any time spent by the Middleville Unit outside the jurisdic­ tional limits of the village for calls other than priority one calls for service, backup or requests for assistance Middleville's current Drug Abuse Resis­ tance Education (DARE) program, or its successor pr gram, will continue to be made available, the agreement says. The deosion to contract with the county for law enforcement services was made last August. One resident threatened to file re­ call petitions against five of the seven Middleville Council members who voted to dissolve the village police agency, but no recall action has been taken. The coun­ cil’s vote to disband its police agency fol­ lowed a May public hearing on the issue. After nearly two hours of public comment at that hearing. Sun & News Staff Writer Patricia Johns reported that there was no clear consensus on whether to dissolve the local unit or contract with the county. Village President Lon Myers has said the contract with the county will result in some cost savings for the village, includ­ ing lower administrative expenses, and ...from oui readers more flexibility and training opportunities for personnel. Myers also has said that the contract with the county will give the village time to evaluate whether it wants to restart its own department in the future, create a combined department with Thomapple Township or stay with the county. The contract with the county provides for termination by both or either party with a one year written notice. The sergeant in the county’s Middleville unit will make monthly and annual reports to the Middleville Village Council regard­ ing activities of the unit. In other business, at this week’s county boa.u meeting, commissioners approved an agreement to provide additional police pro­ tection services in Rutland and Hastings charter townships, pending the satisfaction of all parties about overtime and unem­ ployment compensation. County Administrator Michael Brown said the agreement needed to include two minor changes on overtime language and unemployment compensation. Brown said he would work out the de­ tails for unemployment compensation. He said the sheriff had resolved the overtime issue. The contract provides for Sheriffs Deputy Dave DeMaagd to patrol each ju­ risdiction at least 20 hours per week to help curb speeding and provide ordinance enforcement. The position is funded by a threc-year federal COPS g.ant. We can't lose with new library To the editor: Marie and I are new residents of Barry County and the Hastings area. As newcom­ ers. we are thrilled to sec how the residents of the area support the community with suc­ cessful endeavors such as the new animal shelter, the United Way drive, and the new Hastings Area Public Library campaign. I can’t think of a more worthwhile effort than the new Hastings Area Public Library. The current library was one of the first places I visited. Even as a new resident, it was apparent the facility was not in keeping w ith the growth in the area or of the resi­ dents it serves. A new library will allow Need a gift for someone special? Give the gift of INFORMATION! A subscription to The BANNER Call 945-9554 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. 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Dniotrd to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 PubHahed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A tension of J*Ad Qraptwcs Inc 1351 N. M-43 Hwy Masmgs Ml 40088-0802 (818)84S-9U4 Eterw Gfcert /AMownr Edsor) SheWy Suteer Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Qasadboo ads accepted Monday through SooB Ommen Jerry Johnson Vermoatvi!!*: Saturday 8 30 am - Noon Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year n adjommg counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058 06C2 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastr.gs Ml 49058 “If it conflicts with church, maybe Sunday is bad far them And Sunday is just oefore school. It should be up to the parents. They should Daylight Savings Time and then Sunday would be mon of a quiet family evening." Marie and Eric Dresibach, Rutland Township River cleanup deserves recognition HastingsBaNNER Fndsy I am 10 530 pm greater access for our residents, improve the education of our children, revitalize under used property, and enhance the aesthetics of our downtown. And with a $ I million dollar donation, how can we lose? It is for these reasons that I am happy to be a part of the new library business fund­ raising process. I can’t wait to sec. once again, how this community will rally rally behind this great project. Please support our New Hastings Area Public Library. *1 don't mind k on Sunday, but I minx aaturaay wcwjkj ue bener for the kids.“ To the editor: On Oct. 7, the Hastings Public Schools' Turnaround Center cleaned up garbage in and along the sides of the Thomapple River in Hastings. This program was done in cooperation with the Center for Marine Conservation and many local businesses. So much hard work deserves recognition. All one has to do to see what a big success this project was is to walk across the bridge on Michigan Avenue and you will instantly see the difference the students have made. No more metal shopping cart on its side in the middle of the river, no more plastic shopping bags caught on logs or twigs; no more tires resting on the bottom, etc., etc. I appreciate the time and effort put into a job often neglected, but one that needed to be done for everyone’s benefit. Pat Kovaccvich, Hastings Novel makes interesting reading To the editor: I just finished reading Chapter 5 of “Not Guilty, Just Dead” featured in the Oct. 7, 1999. issue of the Banner and felt I ought to let you know how much I enjoy this feature since you added it. I’ve actually meant to write for some time, even befor: you began running the story. I grew up in and completed high school in Hastings, and have since relocated to Alaska. My mother gave me a subscription to your paper and I have found I look for­ ward to reading about issues dose to the people and community I’ll always consider home. Since I am writing a “Letter to the Edi­ tor,” I will take a moment to commend you on the printing of what I’m sure are repre­ sentative samplers of the missives you receive. Your paper really is "Devoted to the Interests of Barry County.” The many var­ ied voices seeking a forum. Thank you Emily H. Allyn Anchorage, Alaska Leaves in streets are hazardous To the editor: I still am against the new leaf pickup plan, but I will admit we can create danger­ ous hazards when we put our leaves on the streets I will mention two of the more important dangerous conditions, A car can park over a pile of leaves, and when this happens, the car’s hot exhaustt. system can set the leaves on fire, which will destroy the car. as well as cause damage to nearby buildings. Also, I have seen small kids playing in piles of leaves. At times they would cover themselves completely. When this situation happens, a car could park over the leaves without seeing the kid and this could become a fatal accident for small krds. We Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided tor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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October 28 1999 - Page 5 State senator to speak at First Friday Nov. 5 State Senator Alma Wheeler Smith will be guest speaker at the next First Friday forum at noon Nov. 5 at the Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Smith is serving her second term in the Michigan Senate. She represents the 18th District, which encompasses most of Washtenaw County, which includes Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, home cities to the Uni­ versity of Michigan, Eastern Michigan Uni­ versity and Washtenaw Community Col­ lege. Smith is the vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the first woman to hold a leadership position on that committee. She serves on the Higher Edu­ cation, Community Health, Department of Environmental Quality and Corrections subcommittees Smith is a member of the Legislative Black Caucus, the Arts Caucus and the Children's Caucus. She is one of two sena­ tors appointed to the Library of Michigan Board ofTrustees and represents the Michi­ gan Senate on the National Conference of State LegislatureS Issues Committee on Children. Families and Health and their Committee on Education. She is the vice chair of the Democratic Legislative Cam­ paign Committee, a national committee providing strategic services and financial assistance to Democratic leaders and candi­ dates at the state legislative level. In her first term, Smith passed legislation regulating personal protection orders between juveniles and their parents or guardians She guided into law a SO-bill technical package and one constitutional amendment that replaced the term “handi­ cap” with the term “disability" bringing Michigan into conformity with federal ter­ minology. Prior to her election to the Senate, Smith represented her community in two different elected capacities: eight years as a member of the South Lyon Community School Board (June 1984 to December 1992) and one term as a Washtenaw County Commis­ sioner (January 1993 to December 1994). She was a charter member of the Ann Arbor Cable Casting Commission, serving in that appointed position from 1972 to 1978. Smith worked as legislative coordinator for State Senator Lana Pollack (D-18th Dis­ trict) from 1987 to 1994. Smith graduated from St. Thomas High DELTON - Mr*. Joanne Sutherland, passed away October 24. 1999 in Kalamazoo Mn. Sutherland was born as Evelyn Robinson on February 25, 1925 in Decatur. Illinois. At the age of three she was orphaned living in a Chicago orphanage. When she was five she was adopaed by Glen and Suzctte Daniels, and moved to Delton. They changed her name to Joanne. She graduated from Delton High School in 1942. She married Warren Sutherland of Plainwell and they moved to Dearborn, Michigan where Warns was working for Henry Ford, building aircraft engine pans for the war effort Towards the end of rhe war they moved to the family farm in the Plainwell area to help in its operation, ta 1949 Warren and Joanne moved to Delton and built the movie theater Joanne ope rated the theater as well as raising four children, while Warren worked at the Paper Mill in Kalamazoo. With the advent of television, many small theaters closed and theirs became a roller rink, which Joanne operated In 1956 they began an Excavating business in the Delton area. Joanne was preceded in death by her biological and adoptive parents; sisters. Leotha and Opel, brothers. Harold and Jack, and Rill who was killed in World WarD. She is survived by her husband. Warren, daughters. Sue (Jim) Brown of Florida. Jen (Bob) Menck; sons. Dan (Bev) Sutherland and Jim Sutherland all of Delton; twelve grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were conducted on Wednesday. October 27. 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home Pastor Dan Graybill officiated Interment was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charily of one’s choice will be Hastings may have 2nd waste hauler School (Gabriel Richard) in Ann Arbor in 1959. She received her bachelor’s degree m journalism from the University of Michigan and took advanced degree work in journal­ ism and business administration Before joining Senator Pollack’s staff. Smith worked as a senior producer at the Univer­ sity of Michigan Television Center, produc­ ing educational programs for both commer­ cial and public television stations through­ out the country. Smith was bom in 1941 in Columbia. S.C., and moved with her family to Ann Arbor in 1943. She now shares her old farm house in Salem Township (Washtenaw County) with three dogs and three cats. by David T. Young Editor A second private waste hauler soon may be able to come into Hastings to do busi­ ness. Sunset Waste Services has applied for a garbage franchise agreement with the city, but there is an issue involving recycling. City manager Howard Penrod, in his written communication to the City Coun­ cil, reported that Sunset does not wish to provide recycling services unless the city specifically requests it. Penrod said local ordinance requires waste haulers to provide recycling, but he doesn't know where there would be a suitable location for another re­ cycling station. "However, it is unfair to require one company to provide the services and not the other," Penrod wrote to council mem­ bers. Therefore, he suggested the city work Alma Wheeler Smith TV reports of Lake Odessa manager’s arrest inaccurate by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The quiet village of Lake Odessa was invaded last week by big city TV news crews and cameras after the news leaked of the arrest of Village Manager John French and Public Works Director Ray Hummel. French and Hummel have been charged with a misdemeanor misuse cf public funds. Both are free on their own recog­ nizance. But Lake Odessa officials claim WOOD­ TV Channel 8 and Joe LaFurgey broadcast inaccurate information about the incident LaFurgey had indicated that French and Hummel sold the equipment and pocketed the profits. The word "embezzlement" was used. Many Lake Odessa citizens were aware of the situation and called, wrote, faxed and e­ mailed LaFurgey expressing their outrage with the way the story had been reported. LaFurgey has since written apologies to Hummel and French. Quoting from his let­ ter dated Oct. 21, "I'd like to take this op­ portunity to apologize for the inaccurate in­ formation contained in the story which aired on our station on Tuesday, October 19... Now state police say the money went to the village... I could offer several expla­ nations on how the inaccuracies ended up in the story. But that would do little to fix the problem. The bottom line, I take full HASTINGS - Mr Ted O. (Rae) Zalewski, age 65. of Hastings, passed away Sunday. October 24. 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Zalewski was bom on May 29, 1934 in Haslett, Michigan, the son of Theodore A Edna I Hoglc) Zalewski. He was raised in the Lansing area and attended Lansing schools including Lansing Sexton High School. Mr. Zalewski married Nancy L. Underhill on March 13, 1954 They lived most of their married life in the Lansing area, coming to Hastings in 1984. Mr. Zalewski was engaged in meal processing all his working life He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother. Mr. Zalewski is survived by his wife. Nancy; two daughters. Faith Zalewski of Holt, and Ruth (Jeff) Lund of Mason; two sons, Al Zalewski of Hastings, and Mike (Sharon) Zalewski of Hastings, six grandchildren. Kyle. Dusty. Christy, Rachael, Shelby, and Hailey; four brothers; three sisters; nieces A nephews Memorial Services were held on Wednesday. October 27. 1999 al Wren Funeral Home Reverend Susan Trowbridge officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Ted O. Zalewski Memorial Fund, cfo McDonald Investments. 4660 South Hagadom Street, East Lansing. Michigan responsibility for my mistakes." Jim Loy, news director for Channel 8 also sent apologies to Hummel and French. Quoting from Loy's letter dated Friday, Oct. 22. "A mistake was made in reporting the story on the Lake Odessa Manager and DPW Superintendent. The Michigan State Police did not give us accurate information on this story. Perhaps we should have, somehow, checked on the accuracy of that information, but we didn't. We usually consider the MSP a reliable source. "The fact remains that the two men in question broke the law. What was in dis­ pute was which law. "Although the error wasn't in our report­ ing, we, nonetheless, broadcast an incorrect story. We corrected the story the next day in every broadcast where the incorrect story aired. We have also sent letters of apologv to both men involved." According to the warrant. French and Hummel purchased a diesel engine and hand tools from a government surplus program and then sold them to local businessman for his gravel business. He reimbursed the village. Neither French nor Hummel nor the village made any money from the deal and the equipment has since been returned to village property. French and Hummel face arraignment on Tuesday, Nov. 9. in Ionia County District Court and could face up to a $100 fine and/or 90 days in jail. HASTINGS - Miss Hastings, following a brief illness. Miss Shultz was bom on June 24. 1938 in Hope Township, Barry County, the daughter of Bernard A Eva (Silcock) the Shultz family farm on Tillotson Lake Road -nd attended the Shultz country school and Hastings. After she completed school, she helped her mother care for her younger brothers while her mother worked. She laler cared for her mother until Eva’s death in 1972. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother. David Shultz in 1980. Miss Shultz is survived by her two brothers. Isa (Mary) Shultz of Hastings, and Wendell Shultz of Arroyo Grande. California; two nieces; many cousins and loyal friends. Graveside Services will be held Thursday. October 28. 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Brush Ridge Cemetery. Hope Township. Barry County with Chaplain Carla Smith officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Braille Institute or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by nirw ewe .aoa.no.. appreciated Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN Notee « hereOr given mat me Odd Year City General Electeo wit be held m me City ol Hastings m said County and Stale on Tuesday. November 2. 1999 tram 7 00 Un unw 8 00pm lor me purpose ol electing candidates for the toHowmg offices MAYOR FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM ONE COUNCIL MEMBER FROM EACH WARD FOR FOUR . DEADLY ^NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES STOP Pleane help us put on the brakes. YEAR TERMS _____ ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM. ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW TO FILL A VACANCY ENDING 12131'2001 POLLING PLACE LOCATION HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL. 232 GRAND STREET. HAST­ INGS MICHIGAN (CORNER BROADWAY AND GRAND) Even! G. Manshum. City Clerk 1-800-572-1717 Hastings. Michigan • Approved the new parade route for the annual Christmas parade downtown on Saturday, Dec. 4. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME October 31* Shultz. She was raised in Hope Township on ELECTION NOTICE To find out how, call: (800) LUNG-USA • Approved the appointment of Dorotha Cooper to the Zoning Board of Appeals. • Held a public hearing on die necessity of paving and curb and gutter work on South Jefferson Street from Nelson to the A. Martha Shultz, age 61. of Hastings, passed away Sunday. October 24. 1999 at Tendercare of 48823. Without Paying Greens Fees out an arrangement with Sunset or have the other local hauler, Waste Management Ser­ vices, sign off on the ordinance require­ ment. He told the council Monday night, "If we require recycling services, they're equal to the other contract. I think we're treating both companies exactly the same." The council has referred the matter back to city staff for more study. Sunset could have its site at the same location as Waste management, at the fire station, but there remains a question as to whether there is enough room to accom­ modate two. Sunset already is picking up garbage commercially in town. Company officials said they would pick up for residents here on Tuesdays primarily, with Wednesday service when holidays enter the picture. Mayor Frank Campbell said, "I’m con­ cerned about rates," saying he worries that if one hauler is all there is left locally, it could set whatever rales it wants with no competition. Penrod said the city is allowed up to three franchise agreements with garbage services, so having a second one would be perfectly consistent with local laws. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: end of the street. Several people spoke in opposition to the project, including Deb Kennedy, Arola Raffier and Brian Travis. All worried about increases in traffic and costs, in which they would have to be specially assessed for the work. A petition had been submitted earlier for the work, and it has not yet been deter­ mined if more than 50 percent of the homeowners in that area are opposed. A second public hearing on costs will be held, perhaps during the second council meeting next month. • Received the building inspector's re­ port from Professional Code Inspectors, which noted that there were 29 building permits issued during the third quarter of 1999 (July through September), worth a total of $1,525,030. • Approved a request from the March of Dimes to use Fish Hatchery Park to launch its annual "WalkAmerica" fund-raiser April 29 of next year. • Agreed to have the airport master plan updated at a cost of $70,000, with the city's share being half. Ninety percent of the cost could be absorbed by state and federal grants. Updating the master plan is a necessary step in order to get state and federal grants for airport improvements, lo­ cal officials said. Approval is contingent on Barry County kicking in its $35,000 share for the update. • Adopted, after the second readings of, two zoning ordinances, one to include def­ initions for unenclosed porches, decks and awnings and the other to exclude front yard fence requirements as it pertains to child day care centers. • Agreed to adopt of Benefit Program E for retirees from the Michigan Municipal League property and insurance pool, which calls for a 2 percent increase in benefits, starting Jan. I. The cost will be $97,910. Councilman Harold Hawkins abstained be­ cause he is a retired city employee. • Approved the low bid of $28.61 per ton from the Detroit Salt Co. for salt for roads in the winter. • Adopted a resolution to support Cale­ donia Township's bid to join the Grand Valley Metro Council. Women of All Aoes The Rise and Fall of Hormones This educational seminar will focus on the following: Weight gain, night sweats. hot flashes, menstrual cramps, PMS, fibrocystic lumps, infertility, mood swinge, osteoporosis and much more!! Learn more about: *ffie history of hormone replacement therapy and the estrogen myth •What progesterone is The difference between synthetic drugs and natural compounds Saturday, November 6, 1999 Main Street Bank in in Community Room) Time: 9:00 a.m.-ll:00 a.m. Mark your calendar and share thia with someone you care abouttl! About the Speaker: Tom Flynn will share his thoughts on natural hormone replacements. Tom graduated from Wichita State University in 1981 as a registered nurse, specialized in a cardiovascular care unit at the Manioc Medical Center in Arizona. In 1991. he returned to college to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Organic/Bio-chemistry. He is the technical director for SARAT1 and is involved in all the manufacturing and research as well as the development of new formulations. He is an associate of Dr. John R- Lee. best-selling author of “What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause." If you have any questions or want additional information, please contact Renee Bockes at RBockesOhotmail.com or call toll free: 1-888-404-3652. The first 25 people at the seminar will receive Dr. John R. Lee's cassette tape. Join us for a very informative time—you'll be glad you did!!! �p«9« S - The Hatting, Banna. - ThurKia, Oclotxn 28 1999 I Harry Trascik| HASTINGS - Mr. Harry Trascik, age 74, of Hastings, passed away Sunday. October 24. 1999 at Borges Medical Center in Kalamazoo He was bom on April I, 1925 in Puraejlove, West Virginia, the son of Sylvester and Barbara (Harden) Trascik. He graduated in 1943 from University High School in Morgantown. West Virginia. He served in the United Stales Army from December 29. 1948 to December 23. 1949 being discharged as Private First Class He reentered lhe service September 11. 1950 serving in Germany until being honorably discharged as Master Sergeant on June 19. 1952. Mr. Trascik married Bcma C. Jackson on December 31, 1976. He wu employed in the West Virginia coal mines, prior to entering the service. In 1981 he was employed al Fanners Insurance Company in Aurora. Illinois as Claims Adjuster Supervisor. Mr. Trascik enjoyed fishing, hunting and travel. Mr Trascik and his wife. Bcma moved to Hastings in 1987 and spend sis months at their Leach Lake home and sis months in Brownsville, Texas. He was a member of the Nashville VFW Post #8260. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers. Frank Trascik in 1994 ml Sam Shura in 1996. Mr. Trascik is survived by his wife. Bcma Jackson Harter Trascik; three daughters. Karen Hodge of Plainwell. Shelley (Don) Shipley of Bellevue, and Gayle (Virgil) Archie of Battle Creek; two grandchildren. Stacy Shipley and Justin rtrchic; one brother. Phillip (Barbara) Trascik of Battle Creek. Respecting Mr. Trascik's wishes, there will not be a visitation. Graveside Services with full military honors were held Wednesday. October 27. 1999 at Fori Custer National Cemetery . Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association Anangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... st. cy ril*s catholic church PLKASANTVIEU FAMILY CHURCH Nashville rather Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p m 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Oimiicad (616) 15»-3O21 church phone Sunday Service 9301 m. Sunday School 11 00 am. Sundav Evening Service 6 00 pm. Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p.m THORNAPPLE VALLEY (KIRCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Tirnrs are 8 30a.m. 9:35 am and 11:20 a m Tuesday prayer and share Line 9:30 am. Wednesday evening »srvice 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m. also Nu’sery available for all services Brag the whole family CEDAR CREEK MMX Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pmioc Robert Norton Phone 623-5343 Sunday School at 10:00 a m.. Worship 11 00 am. Evening Service at 6.00 p.m . Wednesday- Prayer Bible 7 00pm HOPE I NITFD METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD M-37 South at M-79. Larry HubIcy. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hour*. Shed Thun 9 a m. to 12 noc.i Sunday Morning 930 am . Sunday School. 1045 a.m. Mununj Worship. Youth Fel­ lowship. Sun. lay 5:00 to 7 00 p m at lhe church (grades 6- 12th) Wednesday 600-800 pm War­ riors (grades K-5th). serving evening meals to Wamors. 6 00 p.m, Payer Meeting 7:00 p m. (Child care provided) 1674 West State R.od. lUitinp. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . clasacs for all age* Morning Worship 10:45 am Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Sen ice. 6 00 pm. Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m are RatabowtorJJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or lint grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mtnivinev or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN C ATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOME CORNERS UNHID METHODIST CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing AngliqaI rue Mommg prayer Sunday 1928 Book of ComrpTSvir Qtara!wu call •MX-'djT 3185 N Broadway. Haaunga. Ml 4«*O5K Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene PH-kard. 943-W4 Wtwship StPvica Sunday. 9 00 am. Res Ken Vaught. 1100 am. Res Cart Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m far all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6 30 io 190 pjn. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m . Com­ munity Breakfast <m third Saturday each month 8 00 • m. freewill of­ fering WC welcome you to out church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of gaogte who care FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 F. Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pastor Daw Wood Sr - Aduh Ministries Sunday School far all ages. 9 30 am . Morning Worship Service. 11 00 a m.. Evening Service. 6:00 p m Wednesday Family Night 6 30 pm.. Awana. Sr. A Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac ­ tice Call Church Office. 94K-8004 far information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at II 00am GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH fFnrmerfy r*r Huanfs Grace Brethren Chmrch). 600 Powcli Rd . 1 mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor EmcrHus. 945 9224 Sundr. Services 9:45 a m - BtMe Oman - far all ages. 10:40 a m - Mommg Worship. 6 00 p ro Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7 30 p in. Prayer. Praise, and BiHe Study ■ Sharing Yfour Faith - "You Are Mfclcome" Church Phone *’*-2330 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 94K-XX90 <x 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 am, Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHL'RCH -Member Chaeri of the ttbrid•Ue Cotuummm 313 W Center St (come' of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church OfGee (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunto Wvnhir Services - 8 a.m and 10 an Christian Education 10 am . Nursery Available at 10 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 832-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's min­ istry, youth group, adult small group minisfry. leadership training QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-^9 Weu Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship 11 a rr.. PO Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH CHl 'RCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 DO am Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7-00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pa-tor Saturdas Mass 4 30 p nt. Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 1100 am. Confession Saturday 400 -4 30pm 4X87 Coats Grow Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9273 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 am Traditional. 10 IS am Sun­ day School. 1115 a m Contempo­ rary Sentcc Nursery provide J Ju­ nior ,'hurvh Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7 30 p m For more information call the church office 'This vtded by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: W REN Fl NERAL HOME of Hartings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER W52N Bmadwxv Hastmp BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS M ANLFACTl RING COMPANY Hartings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. ’70 Cook KJ I Usings Mctegan HASTINGS COMMUNITY CHIRCH Corner of Jcffcnon and Green (De­ mocratic Hall). Hartings IX Euj.enc E Curtiss, Pastor 616-948CI3 Sunday Worship. 10 30am. Sunday Evening. 6 00 p m . Tues­ day evening 6 30 p.m (Call for lo­ cation) A warm welcome to every • one BARRY COUNTY CHI RCH OF CHRIST 341 N Michigan Aw. Hasungs. Ml 49051 Sunday Services BMc CTasaes 10 a m . Worship 11 a m . Evening Service* 6 p.m Wednes­ day Bible study 7 pm Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey- on videos in the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Boltwwd Si., Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail, Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day ■ 945 am Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m. Kid's quizzing; 6 00 p.m. Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m . Kid s Aliw for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study YMcdncsday. 9:00 in. Senior Aduii Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in SnncMQL tar krtKI iWnnJ iwn ...‘-I the dwek •(Tie*; • Rtilph Richardson Jacqueline Rose Stuart Paul E. Clark NASHVILLE Mr. Ralph Richardson, age 94, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday. October 27, 1999 at Thomapple Manor. ZEELAND - Jacqueline Rose Stuart, infant daughter of David & Teresa Stuart of Zeeland. (Teresa formerly of Hastings), HASTINGS - Mr Paul E. Dark, age 73. of Hastings and formerly of Wyandotte, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 1999 at his residence. Mr. Clark was bom on August 29, 1926 in Claysville, Pennsylvania, the son of William & Hazel (Clark) Clark. He was raised in the Wyandotte area and attended schools there. He married Barbara Ann McLaren on January 29, 1954 and she preceded him in death on April 1, 1975. He was employed at Allied Signal Corporation in Detroit for 35 years, retiring from there in 1985. Mr. Clark moved to the Hastings area in 1985 from Wyandotte. He worked part-time for Norton Security Services in Hastings. He was a member of lhe United Methodist Church, lhe Elks, Past Governor of the Moose, and was a long­ time Boy Seoul Leader. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kevin Clark; daughter, Sandra Clark; sister, Ella Ditto; and brother, Richard Clark. Mr. Clark is survived by his daughter, Vicki (William) Brochuc of Anaheim, California; son, Norman (Marie) Clark of Wynadotte, Michigan; four grandchildren, one great grandchild; two brothers, William Clark of Wyandotte. Michigan, and Robert Clark of West Branch, Michigan; nieces & nephews. Respecting his wishes, there will be no Arrangements are pending Valley Chapel, Nashville. at Maple Margaret Elaine Marlett HASTINGS Margaret Elaine Marlett, age 83, of Hastings and formerly of Wail Lake, passed away Saturday, October 24. 1999 at Thomapple Manor. She was bom on May 6, 1916 in New Bedfotd, Massachusetts, the daughter of William and Sadie (Hollinger) Hill. She was bom and lived in Massachusetts as a youngster, then moved to Florida where she graduated from Tampa High School in 1934. Mrs. Marlett moved to Battle Creek in lhe late 1930’s. She worked at Kellogg's and in Medical Records at Leila Post Hospital from 1958 to 1977. She enjoyed reading, fishing, and music. Mrs. Marlett married Herbert W. Marlett in 1948 and he preceded her in death in 1979. She was also preceded in death by her parents; grandson. James Fell; and a brother, William Hill. Mrs. Marlett is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Gene) Deegan of Florida; stepsons, Charles (Carol) Marlett, and Ed (June) Marlett both of Kalamazoo; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and a sister. Daye Coop of LaMirada, California. Honoring her wishes, there will not be a visitation or funeral service, cremation has taken place. Private family burial will take place on Friday. October 29. 1999. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. CRACt t.CTWrR AN CHI'RCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9414 Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Sunday. Oct 31 - 800 A 10 45 am Wbr ship, 9:30 Sunday School (all ages) Thursday. Oct 28 4 00 pm Children's Choir. 4:45 pm Youth Ensemble ’ 00 Aduh Choir Friday. Oct 30 - 10 00 a m -5 00 p m. - Pictorial Dir Photo Session Saturday. Oct. 30 10 00am-500 p.m. • Pictorial Dtr Photo Session; 11 .OOazn - Bapt Reh . 8 00pm NA YNxiday. Nov. I - 7D0 p m.. Brothers of Grace Tuesday . Nov. 2 7 00 p m - Shepherd Comm, 7 30 p.m OA. Wednesday. Nov 3 10 00 am. W.»rdwatchen. 7DO p.m.. Sarah Circle. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Educatxin Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Musk. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice met WBCH-AM 1220 al Iff30am SUNDAY 9 30am Sunday School every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes - Goodwill. Genesis and In His Stcpv - arc taught lor adults 10 30 a m Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11 00 a m Worship Services childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade Paper dnw doing on now in the Kmart parking kx Monday. Nov I - 9 30 a m . Bazaar Workshop FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHI RCH 231 S Broadway. Hartings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. Oct. 21 • 6 45 pm PratscTcam Saturday.Oct.23 -600pm Banquet celebrating our 150th Anniversary' (Advance reservations required). 7:30 pm Program celebrating our 150th An­ niversary' (Public welcome”) Sun­ day. Oct 24 - 8 30 a m Chancel Choir Warm-up. 9 00 a m Tradi­ tional Worship Service* Willard Curtis. Pastor l-.mentus preaching. 9.20 a m Children's Worship, 10 00 a.m "Coffee Hour" in Sharpe Hall. 10 10am Four Irving pastors share their memories (no Sunday School today). 11 20 a m Contemporary Worstap Service* Willard Curtis. Pastor Emeritus preaching *Nuncry is provided during both Worship Seri ices The 9 00 Sen kc ts broadcast over WBCH AM Radio The 11 20 Ser­ vice is shown on Cable Access throughout the week Monday. Oct 25 • IO00 am Staff meets for prayer and planning. 6 00 p m Children's Education Sub-Commitlec - Dining Room. ’ 00 p m Comrnmce Night - All Standing Committees meet WOODLAND - Mr. Johney Waller Furlong, age 49, of Woodland, went home to be with the London October 26, 1999 at his home. He was bom December 22. 1949 in Battle Creek, the son of Richard & Caroline (Sanborn) Furlong. Johney grew up in the Nashville area and went to school there and served in the Army during lhe Vietnam Conflict. He was a truck driver fro many years, a mechanic for Caledonia Tractor & Carson Farm Service in Carson City. He was a Supervisor in Fleet Maintenance at American Bumper for six years and his last employment was with Maple Valley Implement. John married Shirley Parker on January 6, 1979 in Oklahoma City. He attended First Baptist Church in Scbewa, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and making jokes. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Waller & Mabie Furlong; grandmother, Mick Sanborn; and father-in­ law, J.B. Simpson. Mr. Furlong is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughters, Tabctha (Donnie) Rynkowski of Crystal. Michigan, Carol (Keith) Barker of Columbus, Ohio, and Laura (Tyler) Coon of Lake Odessa; grandsons. Christopher & Bradley Rynkowski. Matthew Gault, Joshua Barker & Parker Coon; parents, Richard & Caroline Furlong of Woodland; brothers, Richard & Mary Furlong of Woodland, Frank & Edie Furlong of Florida; mother­ in-law, Louise Simpson of dmond, Oklahoma; grandfather, Carl Sanborn of Woodland; sisters-in-law, Chris (Bob) Roberts of Holdenville, Oklahoma, Caroline (Robert) Horton of McLoud, Oklahoma. Sharon (Jay) Bonard of Mustang. Oklahoma, and Linda (Bruce) Hurt of Edmond, Oklahoma brothers-inlaw. Bill Simpson of Kosovo, Ronnie Simpson of Oklahoma City, and Harrell Simpson of Edmond, Oklahoma; several nieces & nephews; aunts & uncles, Neil & Mabel Wilso. Ken & Sandy Furlong, Russell & Irene Furlong, Cecil & Lila Gray of Lake Odessa, Wilma Furlong of Des Plains. Illinois, & many cousins. Visitation will be Thursday. October 28. 1999 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Maple passed away Saturday. October 16, 1999. She is safe in the arms of Jesus, but Loved & remembered by her parents; grandparents. John & Laura Amalio of Nashville. Michigan. David & Thc.ma Stuart of Fruitport; great grandparents. Dorothy Coulter & Earl Weber of Kentwood and Josephine Amalio of Nashville. Michigan; her loving brother's. Zachary & Joseph, and her sister. Gabrielle. Along with all the lives she unknowingly blessed by her brief life with us. Services to celebrate her Life were held on Thursday, October 21, 1999 at Resurrection Life Church in Grand Haven. She was laid to rest in Baby Land at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Memorial contributions may be made to the Family Life Center in Allendale. Dennis W. Grubius DELTON - Mr. Dennis W. Grubius. of Delton, passed away unexpectedly. October 25. 1999. Dennis was bom on August 12, 1951 in Kalamazoo, the son of Donald R. and Donna L. (Reed) Grubius. Dennis was a veteran having served in the United States Air Force. He was an avid bow and gun hunter, and fly fisherman. He was a member of the Labors Union of Battle Creek. Dennis was an Air Traffic Controller at the Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Regional Airport. Dennis is survived by his wife, Ellen (Babcock), whom he married on June 26. 1971; a daughter and son-in-law, Kristen and Troy Buerger of Corpus Christi, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Becky Grubius of Delton; parents, Donald and Donna Grubius of Richland; brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Paula Grubius of Kalamazoo; mother-in-law, Kathrinc Babcock of Kalamazoo; nieces, Emily and Carrie Grubius, Karen Randell; nephew, Adam Grubius; and a grandchild which is expected in December. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors Friday, October 29, 1999 at 12:00 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church, Delton, where a Memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. For a more lasting memorial please consider memorial contributions to Make A Wish Foundation. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home. Delton. Geneava M. Mallekoote HASTINGS - Mrs Geneva M Mallekoote. age 76, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, October 24. 1999 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Mallekoote was bom on January 2, 1923 in Plainwell, the daughter of Allie & Ethel (Riley) Standish. She was raised in the Plainwell area and attended schools there, graduating from Hastings Adult Education in 1976. She married William A. Mallekoote on December 21. 1944. They moved to the Hastings area in 1959 from the Middleville/Wayland areas. Mrs. Mallekoote was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a former member of the Women of the Moose. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Leann Trewhella on September 16, 1998; brothers, Lyle, Ronald, and Allie Standish Jr.; and sister, Marjorie Jones. Mrs. Mallekoote is survived by her husband, William; four sons, Rex (Pam) Mallekoote, Neil (Nola) Mallekoote all of Lincoln, Illinois, John (Janna) Mallekoote of Nashville, and Bill Mallekoote of services. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Leila Esther Becker MINNESOTA - Mrs. Leila Esther Becker, age 91. of Marshall. Minnesota and formerly of Hastings Charter Township, passed away October 20, 1999, in Marshall, Minnesota, where she had lived for lhe past eight months. Esther was bom June 19, 1908 in Athens, Michigan to Lynn and Hanna (Histand) Doty. She graduated from Athens High School and then received a life certificate in elementary education from Western State Teacher’s College (now Western Michigan University). In 1929 Esther accepted a job teaching first grade at Central Elementary School in Hastings, where she remained for 19 years. While teaching the early elementary grades, Esther continued to take college courses and in 1937 she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Esther was married to Homer J. Becker on June 14, 1949 and adopted his two little girls, Mary Jane and Anne. For 11 years Esther used her talents and skills as a farm wife and mother. She enjoyed homemaking and created a loving home for her family. At different times she taught Sunday School, was a 4-H leader, a member of the Women's Club of Hastings, a member of the Community Players theatre group and a volunteer for numerous & various community efforts. She was a member of lhe First United Methodist Church of Hastings and was active in a church circle. In 1959 Esther returned to the classroom and taught kindergarten at Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings until her retirement in 1970. She was an important influence for countless students, teaching them by her example the qualities of gentleness, kindness and fairness. She imparted to them her enthusiasm for learning and her love of music, poetry and art. After Esther’s retirement and the retirement of her husband, lhe Beckers spent 19 winters in Bradenton. Florida, returning each spring to their home in Hastings Charter Township. When in Hastings they continued to volunteer their time and skills to friends and to community efforts. In 1989, the Beckers moved to the Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids, and in 1999, Esther moved to Marshall. Minnesota. Valley Chapel. Nashville. Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 29. 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville with Funeral services were held on Wednesday. October 27. 1999 at Hastings First United Methodist Church. Reverend Buflord W. Coe officiated. Esther’s hobbies included playing the piano, reading, and hand-work. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, & two sisters. Esther is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law; Mary Jane and Ed Banficld of Sun City West. Arizona; and Anne and Vince LaPorte of Marshall, Minnesota; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; Reverend Andrew Frey Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Burial was in Rutland Township Cemetery, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Lung Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. also many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Hastings Public Library Building Fund. Park. Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society. Arrangement?. v>crc Valley Chapel made by Maple Hastings; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Gwendolyn (John) Metz of Plainwell, and Jane (Paul) Hoffman of Palmetto. nieces & nephews. Florida; many �The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 28. 1999 - Page 7 Social /^Jews BOY, Carson James, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 15, 1999 at 12:51 am, to Chera and Matthew Neff of Battle Creek. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Kallic Lynne, bom al Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 15. 1999 at 12:57 p.m. to Lisa Lapham and her husband Joe Osborn of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs 13 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOV, Wyatt Nathaniel, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 14. 1999 at 6:15 a.m. to Quinton and Nicole Elliott of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 1/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Aaron Joseph Bowers, bom at Spec­ trum Hospital on Oct. 10, 1999 at 2:41 a.m. to Raven Felps and the late Joseph Bowers of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs. 2 ozs. and 16 1/2 inches long. BOY, Montana Haynes Richard, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 12, 1999 at 9:07 p.m. to Boyd Leinaar and Leslie Folk of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Ian Michael, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Oct. 11.1999 at 7:08 p.m. to Christine and Jeff Conner of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Hopkins’ to mark 50th anniversary GIRL, Casey Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 9. 1999 to Angie and Pete Smith of Hastings. Robert and Betts (Patten) Hopkins of Hastings will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 4, 1999. They are the parents of Mitchel and Iva Hopkins of Nashville. Mi.. Leslee and Jim Kvvant of Grand Rapids. Lorrce and Brian Smith of Charlotte. Mi. and Mark and Aimet Hopkins of Hastings. They have 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchil­ BOY, Trenton Koy, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Oct. 9, 1999 at 1:47 p.m. to Kyle and Julie Aukerman of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs. 1.5 ozs. and 22.5 inches long. dren. Bob retired from Eaton Mfg. Co. in Bat­ tle Creek in 1983 and the couple spend their summers at Leach luike and winter in Venice. Fla The Hopkins family cordially invites you to join them in celebrating the occasion at an open htxise from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Nov 7. 1999 at the Middle Villa Inn. Mid­ dleville. Mi GIRL, Brcanna Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 7,1999 at 3:31 p.m. to Kristie Snell of Hastings. Weighing 6 1/2 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Wyatt Robert, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 8. 1999 at 4:53 p.m. to Perry and Julie Owen of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Emma Louise, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 5, 1999 at 4:51 a.m. to Doug Morey 11 and Sarah Hayes of Hast­ ings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1.5 oz. and 21.5 inch­ es long. BOY, Jimmy Cabral, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 4. 1999 at 4:24 a.m. to Chris­ tine and John McDermott of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Austen Blake, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. I, 1999 at 10:12 a.m. to Bren­ da Clement and Brandon Wilder of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Julianna Fay, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. I, 1999 at 3:30 a.m. to Chris and Lee Ann Parker of Middleville. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. Marcella Humphrey has 107th birthday Marcella Humphrey celebrated her 107th birthday Monday. Oct. 25, in Hastings. Formerly of Freeport, she was bom in Brown Deer Wise., in 1892. She was married to George Humphry in 1918. He died in 1982. Marcella had 10 children, 44 grandchildren. 73 great-grand children and so tar 18 great-great-grandchildren. She has seen many things change radically since she was a child, but even now is still interested in the world around her. While no one knows the secrets of her longevity. she does eat oatmeal every day and lots of milk, as well as a yellow and white vegetables. BOY, Jordan Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 29, 1999 at 9:04 a.m. to Katie and Michael VanBuskirk of Mid­ dleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. BOY, Logan Robert, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 29. 1999 at 7:24 p.m. to Dar­ cy and Lance Hazel of Woodland. Weighing 8 ibs. 1 1/2 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Timbree May. bom at Bronson Hos­ pital on Oct. 8. 1999 at 4:18 p.m. to Steve and Missi Pederson. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 211/2 inches long. Give someone who's moved away...a GIFT of Keeping In Touch! Give a Banner Subscription. Call 945-9554. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on November 9. 1999 at 10 00 a.m., the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on tne 2000 county budget during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chamber. Courthouse, Hastings. Ml The proposed 2000 budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the County Administrator's office. 3rd floor, Hastings, Ml 948-4891 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 - anvAcos- Lake Odessa NEWS The Dcpot/Museum will be open Satur­ day. Oct. 30. from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for any visitors, whether they come to simply view the building, the exhibits or to take a look at some of the library items of the Genealogy Society. Friends of the Library will not meet Tues­ day. Nov. 2. There is too little business to warrant a meeting. There is one new life membership. A press release from the Air Force states that Gregory Hummel has been deployed to an air base in Kuwait as pan of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Group in support of the 20th Civil Engineer Squad. Hummel is a 1981 graduate of Lakewood High School. His wife, Colleen, is the daughter of Karolyn (Shade) and Jerry Stalter of Clarksville. His parents arc Phyllis and Harold Hummel of rural Portland. Recently, a new sign appeared on the cor­ ner of Jordan Lake Road and Portland Road, announcing that this is the future site of the Outreach Christian Church, presently known as the West Sebewa Church of Christ. With shifts in church membership, the congregation comes from several areas other than Sebewa Township. The new loca­ tion will have much greater public exposure and will be visible from these two county roads, as well as 1-96. Local members of Ionia County chapter of the Michigan Assoc ntion of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) attended the meeting at Ionia last Thursday. Since Supt. Gunnard Johnson was unable to attend the previous meeting, when ail the superinten­ dants of the county were invited, he made a delayed appearance. He gave the members a report on how positive it is for all the build­ ings in Lakewood system to have new facil­ ities or expanded space and how enthusias­ tic the students and staff are. He reviewed his educational career, from teaching to being principal of an elementary school, to a middle school to a high school and final­ ly to the superintendency at Lakewood. His housing has come full circle from teaching first in a portable classroom to now having his office in a modular portable! Member Andrew MacFarland, retired band instructor at Ionia High School, delighted his audience with his appearance in full Scottish regalia, and for good mea­ sure he played his bagpipes. He explained that the long scarf worn over the shoulder is plaid and the fabric is woven in a Tartan pat­ tern. His outfit is entirely wool and was made for him when he was 14. There were 16 yank of fabcftHfetbc plaid. The next chapter meeting will be on Dec. 2. It was reported that the MARSP execu­ tive secretary, Bonnie Carpenter, is now back in Lansing after having emergency surgery while in Tennessee. Members cf Central United Methodist Church enjoyed their annual turkey dinner prepared by Dr. A.L. VanZyl and his mas­ culine helpers. Some ladies had provided the pies and cakes. About 100 attended. Pastor Emmett Kadwell gave a positive review of the stewardship for the past year before the dinner. They served turkey and dressing, potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, rolls, squash and pie. Members of United Methodist Women from Hastings and Lake Odessa attended the conference at Reed City UMC Saturday. Many members who came from southern counties made the tnp the day before and spent the night in order to be on hand for the morning session. The cabinet attended with Bishop Donald OTT and wife, and most of the district superintendents on hand, there were interest groups, reports from Grand Rapids UM Community House, election of officers and an address by one of the staff members in New York. The bishop leu the communion service at the close. First Families of Ionia County held its induction ceremony Saturday evening at LcValley UMC on Kelsey Highway follow­ ing the opening conversation time and a meal served by the host church members. Recognition was given to the charter mem­ bers who attained “First Family” status in 1997 and to the 24 who entered the ranks in 1998. Lynda Cobb and Jackie Gilliland had been the decorating committee. There were Civil War exhibits on display, which received a lot of attention before the dinner. The new members arc in four states. People attended from around Michigan and Dale Jackson came from Ohio. He has published two books on the George Jackson family. He is building a new house on Lake Point Drive south of M-50. President Pamela Swiler presided. She was assisted by other members of the review committee in introducing the new members. For the pleasure of the 100 plus attending. Dr. Lola Haller gave a review of the book told in first person by Emma Edmonds Scelye who served the Union Army as a nurse and as a spy dunng the Civil War The local society members who attained the First Families status this year are Lola Haller. Bruce and Rosalyn Fahmi, and their great-grandson Gerald Grieser II, Oren Daniels and John Cook. Gerald is five years old and Oren turned 90 the previous week. This was the day chosen by his children for a surprise party so he was unable to attend the Ionia event. Jackie Gilliland was recog­ nized for adding additional names to her ancestry charts Her cousin. LecAnna Burton Lepard of Darby road points out a mutual ancestor to Lola Haller, who appeared in 1800s attire for her Civil War narration. the pleasant afternoon. Because of the death of Della Meade's father, she was unable to provide her planned program so Harold Stannard stepped in to give one of his informative lectures on the presidents' ladies. The UMW of the Woodland UMC is hav­ ing its annual fall festival Saturday, Oct. 30, with lunch, their trademark denim woven rag n»gs, baked goods and more. An Associated Press story appeared in many Michigan newspapers this week about Jason Wolvcn of Ludington who is hoping for funds so he can be provided a dog under the Paws with a Cause program Jason has about three epileptic seizures each week since having encephalitis when he was age 4. He is a grandson of Elizabeth Richard retired Lakewood Home Econom­ ics instructor and son of Linda Wolvcn and her husband of Ludington. Linda is a Lake­ wood graduate. Colleges have issued their honors and graduates lists Ferris State University for its winter semester listed Jessica Jordan and Charles Sunior on its academic honors list. Jessica is the daughter or Rodney and Con­ nie (Strimback) Jordan of Bliss Road. Andy MacFarland plays bagpipes at the MARSP meeting Edwards, became a new member through her father, Albert Miller. The Saturday death or Bryce Rudesill was listed in Sunday's newspaper. His memorial service was to be held on Wednesday at 6:30 at the Episcopal church in Charlotte. His latest residence was in Potterville. In the 1950s, Bryce and his par­ ents, Glenn and Ethel Rudesill. owned Rudy's Men’s Wear in downtown Lake Odessa. Bryce and wife Phyllis and their four children resided on Washington Boule­ vard. Both families moved to Charlotte to operate a larger men’s wear store with the same name they had used in Lake Odessa. The Ionia paper carried a death notice of Lauren Wildman, 90, of Mulliken, on Oct. 13. The Wildman family came to Odessa Township about 1952 to a farm they bought at Odessa Center on Bipplcy Road. They resided there until selling their farm and moving to Florida. She was survived by sons Robert of Ionia and Ronald of Mul­ liken. She was the widow of Virgil Wild­ man. The Woodland Study Club is well under way in the 1999-2000 year’s program under the leadership of Nell Stanndard, president. The Oct. 12 meeting was at the home of Marge Erikson. Seventeen were present for CMU lists its graduates, including Melanic Gardner of Lake Odessa with a bachelor of applied arts degree and Mary MacQuccn, who earned a master of science in adminis­ tration specialist, which comes from earn­ ing 30 credit hours beyond master^ degree. Mary, husband, Dave, and daughters, Emily and Helen, recently moved to Hastings to be nearer her employment in Kalamazoo. Dave is band instructor for Lakewood schools. Mary formerly was with the Ionia County Health Department and when they were in the north county she was with a health unit for a native American tribe. Saturday night is the time to change the clocks to “fall back." Wc get an extra hour of sleep. Tricker-or-treating is to be done in the village between the hours of 6 and 8 pun. Sunday. Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce members had another of their “after hours” sessions recently. This time they toured the new Lakewood Middle School on Brown Road with Supt. Gunnard Johnson greeting them and principal David Nisbet giving them a tour of the building. Most of the classrooms have 900 square feet. The Woodland building had mostly rooms of 750. square feet. The Chamber members noticed that rooms have digital clocks and dry erase boards. The gym at the Middle School is a busy place each Tuesday at 5:30 with basketball games. Last week the eighth grade girls played against a team from East Lansing. The previous week seventh grade girls played there. Drivers S NEW PAY C INCREASE Teams start up to aa Me Top Pay 45' Plus for all miles over 15,000 in a month Owner Operators Teams 84e Solos 83c ♦♦♦★♦♦♦It******* Leas* Purchase Program Loaded. FLD Freightliner Condos only $1.600/mo Call for more details SI .000 Sign-on Bonus for Lip Company Drwrrs For Experienced Drivers and Owner Operators 1-800-441-4394 For Graduate Students 1-800-338-6428 Accounting Assistant Desired! 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Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of Cal­ ifornia N A as custodian or trustee unoer the applicable UCFC Loan Trust Assignee by an as signment dated September 8 1999 which was recorded on October 8. 1999 in Document No 1036356 Barry County Records on which mort gage there is claimed to be due al the dale hereof the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED FIFTY-TWO AND 26/100 dollars $35,652 26) mclcdmg interest at 10 250*. per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them at pubbc venue at the u^rry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 100 p m . on December 9. 1999 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The East 1/2 of Lots 81 and 82 Plat of the Vil­ lage of OrangevHte as recorded m Liber 1 Page 14 of Ptats Barry County Records The redemption period shad be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 28. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 Fie 4990606450 HawAs (11/25) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate Ate No. 99-22726-IE Estate ol ELIZABETH E PALMER DE­ CEASED Social Security No 385-38-4827 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your merest wi lhe estate may be barred or aftected by the tottowmq The decadent whose last known address was 460 Bartjw Lake MiddtevUle Michigan 49333 died October 9 1999 The instrument dated Feb­ ruary 7 1987 and Sept 30 i«« have been ad­ mitted a* the wdi of the deceased and the Coch­ at Creditors of the deceased are notified that all clwms aga.nst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent co-personal representatives Frederick A Palmer and Enid V Tnrk of. 3029 S W Hwy 17 Arcadia. FL 34266 and 5835 Upton Road Hastings Ml 49058 re­ spectively. or to both toe independent co per sonai representatives and the Barry County Pro­ bale Court. Hastings Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that toe estate wi« be thereafter assigned and distributed to toe per­ sons entitled to it RchardJ Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL. HUDSC.1. GEE & LONGSTREET 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616^45-3495 (10/28) Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD October 13.1999 Al. Board Members present Approved agenda treasurer s report and min­ utes of previous meeting Approved options tor grass ng/medical vehicle n amount of $7,119 80 Approved mission statement of Fire Depart­ ment Declined participation in Barry County Cham­ ber of Commerce Special brochure Directed Treasurer to place Sewer O4M delin­ quent charges on taxes Adopted administration fee and penalty charges for property taxes Adopted Ordinance f 15 Approved placing crushed stone around edge of paved parking area Approved payment ol vouchers June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Earl (10/28) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALL THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Norma Jean Campbell (original mortgagors) to American Home Improvement Products Inc Mortgagee dated December 3. 1997 and recorded on Janu­ ary 22. 1999 in Document 41024142. Barry County Record. Michigan, and was ass.jned by mesne assignments to FIRST UNION TRUST COMPANY NATIONAL COMPANY As Co­ Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agree­ ment dated as of November 30. 1997, senes 1997-D Assignee by an assignment dated June 16. 1999. which was recorded on September 7. 1999. in Document# 1034966. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 32/100 dollars ($16,289 32). rchxftng mer­ est at 11 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided notice is hereby given thm said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale cf the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 100pm , on November 11. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHiP OF PRA A IEVILLE Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prarrteviite Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as Commencing al a point in toe center of highway 45 rods South of the South 1/4 poet of Section 35. Town 2 North. Range 10 West tor place of begin­ ning, thence West 20 rods thence North 4 rods thorwe 20 rods to tod center of said high -way toence-South m toe-otoftw of saM highway to place of beginning Nb4r ashHRNXt tor tax pur­ poses as Lof 9. Supervisor s Plat of toe VBage of PramevtHe. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 74 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from toe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period she# be 30 days from toe dale of such sale Dated September 30. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counsel rs 30150 Telegraph noad Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie 4990607185 Mustangs (10/28) Safe Investing With A Great Rate 6.25% APY Minimum deposit $50,000 6.05% APY Minimum deposit $1,000 36 Month Certificate of deposit* FDIC Insured Main Office 241 West State Street Hastings. Michigan 945-3437 -Penally for early withdrawal • Limned lime offer Gun Lake Office 12850 W. M-179 Hwy Wayland. Michigan. 795-7116 or 792-4406 as you describe it, docs not sound as if it has the ingredients of a happy marriage. First and foremost, I believe he has a booze problem that that would be a continuing source of trouble. And then, there are the cigarettes Although you didn't go into de­ tail, I get the impression that Ed has money problems as well. You need this man in your life like a moose needs a hatrack. Ann landers Between lines Dear Ann Landers: Arc you losing your ability to read between the lines? Your ad­ vice to “Empire State” was a recipe for di­ vorce. “Empire” said her husband, Darryl, had inherited a lot of money a few years back. Instead of spending it on the house, he put the money in a separate account, started buying himself cameras, computers, and finally, a boat. You told her she needed the courage to assert herself and demand that Darryl treat her more fairly. I am a divorce attorney and have seen a great many marriages that have gone bad There is usually enough blame to go around on both sides. It is obvious that the spark has gone out of that marriage. Darryl is spending all his inheritance on toys for him­ self while his wife stews in her drab and dismal home. Your advice that she keep nagging him until he agrees to accommo­ date her was unrealistic. Chances are, that strategy will push Darryl over the edge, and he will simply take a hike. Most men put their money where their heart is. “Empire" needs to find a way to put love back into that relationship. She must figure out why thingi went sour, and work with her husband to rebuild their mar­ riage. When she is No. 1 in his life, you can be sure the draperies and couch will follow. Darryl wants to enjoy his life with his new money. She needs to be the center of that joy and the love of his life, not The Nag of the Year. - Bob in California. Dear California: Thank you for “reading between the lines” when you felt I had failed to do so. You could be right - witness your astute assessment and the excellent ad­ vice that followed. I appreciate your writ­ ing. and invite you to do so whenever you feel inclined. Drunk story Dear Ann Landers: You asked your readers to tell you how they stopped a drunk from driving. Here is my story: I knew a man who drank for more than 30 years. He was a police officer. One day, af­ ter being on duty from 8 a m. to 4 p.m., and having had several dnnks instead of lunch, he went out partying. Later, he got in his car to dnve home. He stepped at a traffic light, looked around, and realized that he was completely lost. He got out of his car and /licenses Steven Eugene Hard, Jr, Hastings and Tanya Nicole Merrill. Hastings. Howard Paul Wymer. Hastings and Terri Lynn Dinger. Hastings. Kevin John Steen. Wayland and Melissa Ann Banning. Wayland. Michael Stanley Pierce, Hastings and Zandra Marie Ashley. Hastings. Fredrick Joseph Chiaramonte, Mid­ dleville and Judy Lynn Maruster, Grand Rapids. checked the street signs, but he had no idea where he was. He tried to remember where he had been and who he had been with. When he couldn't recall, he began to cry. He walked around the car to sec if he had struck another car or, worse yet, a person. He was relieved to sec there was no evi­ dence of cither. When the man finally figured out his locatiun, he drove home, crying all the way. He had no recollection of the previous 12 hours. That night, he knew fear for the first time. He thought his fellow officers would arrest him for DUI or for leaving the scene of an accident, bui neither happened. You would think that after all that man went through, he would stop drinking, but he didn't. It took a suicide attempt before he made the final step. I know this story JI, because I am that man. 1 recently passed my 17th year of sobriety, thanks to the counsel­ ing unit of the New York City Police De­ partment and Alcoholics Anonymous. I could not have done it without them. R.R., Sarasota, Fla. Dear R.R.: Your story is a moving one. Thank you for sharing it with my readers. I can promise you that because you wrote, others will be motivated to follow your footsteps. Gem of the Day (Credit Beryl Pfizer): I write down everything I want to remem­ ber. That way, instead of spending a lot of time trying to remember what it was I wrote down. I spend the time looking for the pa­ per I wrote it down on. Marry him? Dear Ann Landers: Recently, my col­ lege sweetheart and I got together again af­ ter not seeing one another for 45 years. “Ed” does not understand why 1 am reluc­ tant to marry him. I believe we have some issues that need <o be resolved first. Ed has had a triple bypass heart opera­ tion. He also has emphysema from long­ term smoking. When we go out to eat, he will have two drinks before dinner, wine with dinner, and occasional<v, an after-din­ ner drink. He then become- over friendly and talks to everyone in lhe place. On sev­ eral occasions, he has arrived hblhchilfpottvd and argumentative.1! WaVe’hev&'ks- Youthful pic Dear Ann Landers: I’m writing in re­ sponse to that inquiry from "G.C. of Sag­ amore Hills, Ohio," who wondered why photos in obituaries arc invariably 20 to 50 years old. I can give him a simple answer. When my mother died recently at age 86, my siblings and I gave the local paper a photo taken when she was in her late 30s, although we had more recent ones. We knew she would want to be remembered at her best - when she was young, vital and at­ tractive. We selected a photo for the newspaper that represented our mother - the mother who raised us. not the old woman she was when she died. I believe this is the way it is with all adult children. - Nancy in Lub­ bock. Texas. Dear Nancy: My Sagamore correspon­ dent makes a valid point when he opts for more reality, but I can understand why you and your siblings felt as you did about using a more youthful picture of your mother. You also believed it would have honored your mother’s wishes to publish a photo of her in her prime. I believe that the family's prefer­ ence should prevail. Step problems Dear Ann: When I married “Dwayne," he had two grown daughters from his first marriage, and I had a grown son. We are very happy together, and I want to keep it that way. I brought more money into this marriage than Dwayne did. Since much of my money was inherited from my parents. I feel it is perfectly OK if I give special gifts to my son and daughter-in-law. However, 1 do not want to create problems by making my stepdaughters jealous. Both of Dwayne’s daughters are lovely people, but I did not raise them, and do not feel the same closeness toward them as I do my son. Am I asking for trouble by showing favoritism? Please help. - Austin. Texas. Dear Austin: Your stepdaughters are part of your family now, and I assume you re­ member them on their birthdays, anniver■ - itariw im, yte sMpM not n’fcW‘*Hhy to sociated with people who hang but in bars, and told him so. He says 1 am a snob and calls me “Mother Superior” Ed has barely enough income to pay his living expenses, and spends several hun­ dred dollars a month on his addictions. He tells me that everyone he knows drinks moderately (like him) and that 1 am the one with the problem. When I remind him how harmful cigarettes are, he becomes defen­ sive and says he will cut back “after we get married" Should 1 marry him? What do you think, Ann? - Mother Superior in Ore­ Do you have a questions about sex, but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet. "Sex and the Teenager," is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, busi­ ness-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more gon. Dear Oregon: Your relationship with Ed, page at www.creators.com. 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He was transferred to the I st Michigan Volun­ teer Cavalry on Oct. I, 1865. Oliver S. Reed died of dysentery on Oct. 23, 1865, at the post hospital one month before his 30th birthday. His body remains there. Left behind were his personal effects of one great coat, one pair of boots and one looking glass sold at auction for $9.50. He also had one pocket mirror, a plate and $3.20. The personal Bibles of both Oliver and Mary C. Reed were preserved and remain today with the letters. A likeness of Oliver S. Reed taken in December of 1863 by E. H. Van Nocker, Nashville. Mich., also remain in this collec­ tion with other photograph of Lemuel. Ella, Jane and Lorenzo. Lorenzo Hart mustered out on Sept 3. 1865, and returned to Castleton Township, his wife Jane and children Together they raised Lemuel and Ella, Oliveri children as their own. Lorenzo and Jane and three more children. Viola in 1867. Elmer in 1874 and Elva in 1888, who died as an infant. Loren­ zo died on Oct. 11, 1906. Jane died at home in Nashville, on Oct. 14, 1913. She was a By Joyce F. Wrinbrecht The following manuscript was given to us by Marie A. Bowhall of Rockwall, Texas, who is researching her family history. She answered some of her questions about family, but also her research has giv­ en rise to many other questions. If any of □ur readers know about this family, she would appreciate hearing from them Oliver S. Reed was bom on Nov. 25, 1835, and died on Oct 23. 1865. He served with the Sixth Regiment, Michigan Volun­ teer Cavalry Co. H. He was bom in Stockholm, St. Lawrence County, N.Y. Also bom here there were an older brother, Joseph Warren Reed, in 1834, and a sister Jane C. Reed bom Dec. 21, 1836. The Reed family moved to Michigan as pioneer settiers in 1840 The name of the parents and of one more brother and sister remains unknown Jane C. Reed married Lorenzo. Hart, bom 1830 in Vermont, on Nov. 2, 1852. They had two daughters, Alice Hart, bom in 1854 and Libbic Hart, who was bom in 1855. They owned 40 acres in Castleton I ownship. Barry County, where they farmed. [L. Han was chosen a constable of Castleton Township in 1852 very soon after he arrived in Castleton Township, where they fanned Lorenzo enlisted into the Army. Company I, Merrill ¥ Horse Brigade on Aug. 9. 1861.] Oliver S. Reed, a farmer, married Mary C Myers (bom Dec. 15, 1840 in Ohio) on Sept. 6, 1857. Letneul N. Reed, a son, was bom to them on June 3, 1858, and Nancy Eleanor Reed was bom on June 3, 1861. Nancy was called Ella or Elie most of her life. Oliver bought 40 acres of land in Sec­ tion 14, Castleton Township. Barry County, and he built a house there. Oliver and Mary Myers Reed were divorced April 13, 1863, because Mary was unfaithful and gave birth to Hepry Viola on April 18. 1863 who died before April 1864. Oliver felt that he must serve his nation in the war and enlisted into the Army on Dec 26, 1863. He left his home Jan. 1, 1864, in the 6th Regiment of the Michigan Volunteer H. The enlirtmani papers describe Oliver as being 5 ft. 3 1/2 inches tall, with hazel eyes and dark hair. His two small children were left in the care of Ins sister. Jane C. Reed Hart. Joseph Warren Reed also was a farmer and married Elizabeth, bom on Sept. 22, 1839. and they had a daughter. Mary Jane, bom m 1858. Levi J. was bora in 1861. Elizabeth died on March 22, 1862, at age 22 years. She is buried in the Hosmer Cemetery in Castleton Township. J.W., or Warren, as he was often called, enlisted into the 7th Michigan Cavalry on Sept. 29, 1862, as a private. Mary Jane and Levi were left in the care of Jane C. Reed Hart. Joseph Warren Reed's second wife was Margaret A., who was bora in 1838, in New York Oliver mentioned her as Maggie in one letter and the possibility of Warren get­ ting “spliced” again after the war. Oliver S. Reed wrote many letters home to friends and family in Castleton Town- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) THM NOTICE * AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY BT0RMAT10N OBTAINED WKX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ofrver S Reed. Sixth Regiment, Michigan Volunteer Cavalry ship. Many of the letters he wrote to his sis­ ter, Jane. Jane had taken on the burden of manag­ ing her own farm and Oliveri farm without the help of Lorenzo, who was also away at war. Jane also had her two children, Warren^ two children and Olivers twodMWren in her care. The children ranged from 2 to 10 years of age. Thirty-eight of Jane's letters from Oliver S. Reed, remain today as testimony of the faith, courage, fidelity, integrity and devo­ tion of Oliver, who was nothing more than a simple farmer from Castleton Township The letters started in January 1864 from nearby Grand Rapids. Oliver wrote about the common events of military life and about the loneliness of being separated from his family. He described long hard journeys under hard circumstances. Many times he went without mail or pay for months at a time. Hardships such as the hot and cold and nasty weather, long days of duty, loss of friends in battle and sickness were recorded in many of the letters. He wrote of this true feelings and never wavered in his trust of God. Oliver reported about the formal funeral of Brigadier General Chaplain and the cer­ emony he witnessed before even leaving Michigan. He traveled to cities such as Washington D.C., Baltimore. Maryland, Richmond. Alexandria and and Yorktown, Va. Oliver wrote about the camps, inspec­ tions. and in great detail of the panoramas overlooking the Pusomac River valley and troops camped there. He reported about the raids and skirmishes of Kilpatrick, Hanover Junction. Cold Harbor. Middleton and Louden Valley. Battles in which he partici­ pated in were Trevillion Station, Petersburg and Appotomattox. He visited the house that Lord Cornwallis occupied. Reports of Robert E. Lee and General Grant, Generals Mead and Butler were relayed to the family. Valuable information about General Phil Sheridan's deeds and quotes of General Custer were shared in the letters. Oliver showed a great pride for being the only one from his Company H to Tight the last battle and witness the white flag of Lee’s army surrender and to hear the loud hurrahs of victory. He instructed Jane in his business affairs, in the purchase of more land and the sale or leverage of goods for services. He humored Jane and chided her for giving in to dis- MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions ol a certain mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER M MENNELL AND LANETA K. MENNELL. Husband wd WWe. 226 Meadow Lana. Hastings. Ml 49056. Mortgagors, to FIRST FINANCE, which is orga­ nized and existing under the laws of Michigan and whose address is 6785 Telegraph. Btoomfiaid HBa, Ml 48301. Mortgagee, deled Apr* 3. 1998. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Berry and State of Michi­ gan. on April 13,1998 as Document No. 1010270 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on April 8.1998 assigned to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA N A . as Cueuxtian or Trustee. 3 Park Plaza. 16to Floor. Irvine. CA 92614 and recorded in ffieoffce of the Register of Deeds tor sard County of Barry, on which mortgage there is darned Io be due. al the date of this notice, tor principal and MarasL the sum of NINETY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWO AND 07/100 ($87.702 07) DOL­ LARS And no suft or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt ee­ cured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Thursday. Dec 9. 1999 at 100 p m . said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate at pubic auction, to the high­ est bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mtahigan flhat being lhe buddtog where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount duo. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 10.35% per annum and alt legal coots, chargas and expanses, inctodtog the attorney fees slowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest in the premises Which said premises are described as follows; Al that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hastings. Barry County, and State of Michigan and described as follows, to­ wfl; Lot 3 and the North 4 feet of Lot 4 of the Plat of Fairhaven, accordfog to the recorded piat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, page 45. Tax Rd No 08-006 250-003-00 The redemption period sha£ be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such state Dated 10-28-99 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. N A . AS CUSTODIAN OR TRUSTEE Assignee ol Mortgagee ELAINE W MARDIROSIAN (P33528) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 1373 Balfour Grosse Porte Park. Ml 48230 (313)881-0296 (11/25) member of the Nashville Baptist Church at that time. Jane, Lorenzo and Elva arc buned in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Joseph Warren Reed mustered out of the Army on Dec. 15, 1865, and returned to Castleton Township and his children. There, he and Margaret married and had Sarah in 1867 and George in 1869. Ella Recd married Henry Hosmer of Castleton Township. He was born May 15. 1846, in Norfolk County, N.Y.. the oldest son of Diana N. and Calib J. P. Hosmer, in 1882. Orpha Mac was born Dec. 5, 1883. in Middleville. Oliver Leroy was bom Jan. 25. 1891, and died as an infant Two other babies also died at birth. Orpha married Moms Garfield Rosenthal, who was bom June 7. 1881. in Chicago. III. on Sept. 8, 1908, in Mid­ dleville. Orpha and Morris moved to Men­ tor, Ohio, and had one son. Irwin Hosmer bom Oct. 21, 1909, in Mentor. Ohio. Irwin married Agnes Gertrude Hickey, bom Nov. 7,1910, in Olmstead Falls, Ohio. Agnes and Irwin had four children, JoAnn Clair in 1939. Lawrence John in 1943. Margaret Jean bom in 1945. died on June 14. 1946. and Mane Agnes born in 1948. all bom in Cleveland, Ohio. Ella died May 28. 1951. Moms died Dec. 4, 1945. Orpha died Nov. 25. 1963. Irwin died April 7, 1979. and Agnes died July II. 1994. Ella,Orpah. Morris, Irvin, Agnes and Margaret arc all buried in Mentor Memorial Cemetery. Mentor, Ohio. The letters have been transcribed as Oliv­ er wrote them by Oliver’s great great grand­ daughter. Mane Rosenthal Bowhall, who has prepared this history. Next Htr* the letters of Oliver S Reed as he wrote them during the Civil War. Wm^EMQflIfiAfiLEfifi£CLQSffiE SALE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE 08TAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JOHN H BERENDS and DONNA S BERENDS a/k/a/ DONNA SUE BERENDS. husband and wife, whose address is 7410 McCords Avenue. S E . Alto Michigan 49302 (collectively ‘Mortgagor’), to FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN AC A. an instrumentality of the United States hav­ ing its principal office at 3225 Walker Avenue NW. P.O Box 141520. Grand Raprts Mctwgan 49514-1520 (‘Mortgagee') dated June 30. 1994 and recorded m the office of the Regnier of Deeds for Barry County Michigan on July 7. 1994 m Liber 609. Page 332 (lhe ‘Mortgage’) By rea­ son of such default. ttie Mortgagee elects to de dare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount ol the Mortgage due and payable forth­ with As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Nine and 80/100 Dollars ($186,499 80). No suit or proceeding al law has been instituted to recover trie debl secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sate contained to the Mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount with interest, as provided to the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and afl taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sate, the Mortgage wi« be foreclosed by sate of the mortgaged premises st pubic vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located to Hastings. Michigan on Thursday November 18. 1999. at two o'clock to the afternoon The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated tn tlie Township of Thomappte, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as follows Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 tine of Section 12. cistant South 00* W2T East 1257.94 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section, thence South 00* 167T East 332 00 feet along said IM bne thence South 89* 4258* West 1313 66 feet to foe West hne of the East 1/2 of the Northwest iM of said Section 12. said West bne also being the centerline of Moe Road, thence North 00* 1009‘ West. 332 00 feet along said West line; thence North 89* 42'58 East. 1313.05 feet to the POB Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Westerly 33 leet thereof tor Moe Road, and any other ease­ ments of restrictions of record Al in Section 12. T4N. R10W Together with al fixtures, tenements, heredrtamerits and appurtenances belonging or to any way appertaining to this real estate The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sate Deted October 21.1999 FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN ACA. Mortgagee Timothy HiKegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Oto Kent Buddfog 111 Lyon Street N W Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 (11-11) 1st, 2nd & 3rd $8.OO-$9.55 No experience necessary. Must be a quick learner and detail oriented. Basic computer skills. Long term com­ mitment. Near Kent Co. Airport. Detaii of an 1873 Castleton Township Plat map showing the land where the neeos seniea. 474-8134 �P«B» 10 - Th* Hasungs Banrw - Thursday. Octoter 2S 1999 Saxons' soccer squad moves on with shutout over Rangers < < me h think < I it... Hasting,* soccer (earn looked every bit like a champion Monday in a 4-0 shutout triumph over Forest Hills Central on FHC's home field dunng lhe first round of the Di. i,ion II districts. The two squads finished the regular Soccer and football are BOTH great in our book An open plea to the Hastings High School athletic family. "Why can't we all ju<t get along?" Covering two great Saxon squads this fall, we have often heard comments from soccer fans about football folk and football fans about soccer players and supporters. Both of these teams have achieved quite a bit and both deserve championship recognition. Still, as we all know by now, not everything is equal all of time, so it's important to remember that all champions are just that. The Saxon gndders went 7-2, contended for a league title all year long and earned a spot in the State playoffs, which begin Friday in Chelsea The Saxon hooters went 16-2-1, earned a share of the O-K White Conference crown and opened district play with a 4-0 wia over rival Forest Hills Central. They're two great teams that play at the same school. That is truly something to ccie orate. Competition is a good thing when it inspires one team to win over an opponent. Competition is not a good thing when it causes dissension within the ranks of a single school. That should never happen. What is great is the support that both teams have received during their championship quests. On Monday at FHC. Saxon fans clearly out-numbered the Ranger clan in numbers, in color and in sound Hopefully, there is still a few more weeks left in both team's seasons, but even if not, it's a great thing that soccer and football have hit the big time in the home of the Saxons • Curtis World Series Star: Chad Curtis, a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School (Middleville), certainly gave the New York Yankees a tremendous effort Tuesday night in Game 3 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves. Curtis smacked two dingers, including the game-winner in the 10th inning the allow the "Bronx Bombers" to beat the Braves 6-5. The win put the Yankees ahead in the World Series 3-0 and Game 4 was Wednesday n ght. Curtis hit only Five home runs luring the regular season, so his two Tuesday were a tremendous spark His homer in lhe 10th was the first to end a World Series game since 1993 when Joe Carter hit one out in Game 6 for the Toronto Blue Jays. Just as impressive as Curtis' homers, in my opinion, was the fact that he wouldn't talk to NBC's Jim Gray. I’m sure Pete Rose appreciated that season as co-champs in the O-K While Conference, but lhe Saxons (16-2-1) were lhe ones who turned in a championship performance this lime. It was an effort that Hastings' coach Dennis Argelsinger found little fault in. "They (the Saxons) can do it: they are champs." Argelsinger said. "They just have to play that way." Hastings advanced into the semifinals Wednesday, facing Greenville al Johnson Field. Sam Sufford's goal al 37:21 of the second half, neatly booted into the bottom left comer of the FHC goal, proved to be the game-winner. But the Saxons would go on and strike gold three more limes. Curt Norris scored off an indirect kick at 26:17 to make it 2-0. Stafford notched his second goal of lhe game al 20:17 with a header that increased the Saxon advantage to 3-0. Norris added the final Hastings tally at 10:10. Sean Fortier also con'ributed with an assist for the victorious blue and gold hooters. Hastings beat FHC 7-1 Oct. 12 after losing an earlier season contest against the Rangers. 2-1. too. • What A Conference: Five teams from the O-K White Conference are playing in the MHSAA prep football playoffs that begin this Friday and Saturday. The five are Hastings (7-2), East Grand Rapids (7-2), Hudsonville (6­ 3), Forest Hills Central (6-3) and Lowell (6-3). Talk about fierce competition from week to week, the O-K White certainly can play the pigskin game. Talk to you soon. Hastings' Cory Micel (8) uses his head to make a defensive play in the district game with Forest Hills Central Monday night, while teammates T.J. Milleson (2) and Jake Heuss watch from behind. The Saxons won the battle of the co-champions of the O-K White Conference 4-0 to earn home field advantage tor Wednesday night's district game. n ♦ Curt Norris (17) scored twice In the Saxons' shutout over the Rangers. How the third game would be played was a wonder to many, but the Saxons opted in the second half to "act* and that made the difference. "In lhe first half, they were reacting and in the second half they acted,” Argelsinger explained of his team's efforts. "They were reacting, waiting and not playing to lose." The second 45 minutes of action proved to be all Saxons because they ’acted." "We just acted (and) took it to them." Argelsinger said. "It was ours. The first game, we should have won, but they were nervous about being here. This time, they BBy Kirby (9) leapt to make a play In varsity soccer action versus the Red Arrows. weren't. Paul Henney (13) eyes his throw-in during last Thursday's O-K White clincher against Lowell. Scoring four times was helpful, but a stingy defensive showing was just as beneficial. "Defensively, it was one of the best games they have played,” Argelsinger said. The best chances in the first half did belong to lhe Rangers. One FHC shot at 19:01 barely sailed over the Saxons* goal and goalkeeper Dan Deming. Another hard blast at 9:57 was neatly handled by Deming. SOCCER... Continued on page 12 Who Are We Playing?... A young Saxon tan watches the big screen to see who is team win be playing this Friday. The expanded playoffs begin this Friday and Saturday tor four area football teams. Curt Norris (17) leads a couple Saxons in a celebration jog after scoring a goal in Monday's Division II soccer district victory at Forest Hill Central. The triumph gave the olue and gold home field advantage in Wednesday's contest. �Tt» HMtmgs Banner - Thursday. October 28, 1998 - Page tt Freshmen hoopsters 14-1 Zeeland beat Hastings in an O-K White varsity girls basketball contest Tuesday night 60-42. Virginia Jennings led the Lady Saxons with 14 points. Liz Nida and Kailey Lyons also contributed offensively with 8 points apiece. The Lady Saxons will he back on the court tonight (Thursday. Oct. 28) for a league game al Forest Hills Central. Middleville... Leading by one point. 11-17. at half. Middleville came out inspired in the final two quarters to prevail Tuesday over Wyoming Rogers, 58-34. The Lady Trojans outscored lhe Golden Hawks 17-5 in the third quarter and 23-12 in lhe fourth quarter lo pull away. Leslie Crowley tallied 14 points. Sarah Schut 13 points and Jessica Crowley 7 points to lead the black and orange. All of Jessica Crowley's points came in the pivot&J third quivici Jill Williams had a solid all-ciound game with 10 rebounds. 6 assists and 4 steals. Payshence Erb also contributed with 5 assists Middleville is al home again tonight to face O-K Blue foe Spring Lake. quarter. Amber Thomas scored 13 points. Tiffany Howell 12 points and Niki Noteboom 11 points to lead the blue and gold. Jenny Shaw and Katie Hesterly was stars on the defensive side of lhe floor "This was a lough Zeeland team that out rebounded us." Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. The girls showed a lot of poise. The loss last week woke the girls up We look lo finish strong." Noteboom tallied 14 points, Thomas 8 points and Hesterly 7 markers last Thursday as Hastings beat East Grand Rapids 39-23. Thomas also topped the team in rebounds. Quarterback Tony Bowne (11) looks for room lo run in the regular season finale versus Lowell as Josh Woodard (22) Freshmen... The Hastings High School girls' freshman basketball team improved to 14­ I with a come-from-behind 48-46 victory Tuesday night over Zeeland The game see-sawed back and forth the enure way with the Lady Saxona coming from four points behind in lhe fourth Lady Saxon Uz Nida (10) looks to make a pass in the league hoop contest against East. attempts to make a block, Saxons squander chance to share O-K White title Blown opportunities, penalties and a Lowell defense that just wouldn't budge cost Hastings High School's varsity football team a chance at a share of an O­ K White championship last Friday at Johnson Field. The Saxons, with seven wins, were already in the State pigskin playoffs, but the Red Arrows still needed a victory against the blue and gold to ensure their spot. Lowell's inspired troops did just that with a 9-3 triumph on a wet and very cold evening in Hastings. "We knew that they were quick and strong and wc knew that they would be well prepared," Saxon head coach Jeff Keller said. "We missed some opportunities." The Saxons were penalized seven times for 65 yards, many of those flags coming during scoring chances. "This is the most penalties that we have had in a long time," Keller exclaimed. On defense, the Red Arrows were super shaqp. "They put a lot of heat on him (quarterback Tony Bowne), but at the same time they gave us the outside," Keller said. Hastings' only points came on a 34yard Zac Fulmer field goal at the 7:37 of the second quarter. The Red Arrows broke lose on a couple of big runs that hindered the Saxons' championship chances. Brown ran 23 times for 123 yards. "They played well and we don't think that wc played real well." Keller said. "Wc believe that if we play well, we will win. We just made too many mistakes; wc didn't deserve to win. We misread a couple of things." Lowell certainly had to play well because there was a lot at stake To automatically qualify for the playoffs, prep teams this year needed to win six games. Lowell's triumph was its sixth. Hastings ended the regular season at 7-2. On defense, the Saxons played well enough to win. bolding the Red Arrows to 61 yards passing. 187 on the ground and a 248 total. field quarterback Josh Brown at the NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Virginia Jennings goes straight to the hole in varsity basketball action last Thursday versus East Grand Rapids. _____________________ The look on head coach Jeff Keller's face indicates how things went for the Saxons in the battle with the Red Arrows. RNs/LPNs this mm » a oaar couxcroe MORTGAGE SALE - Oetaua haa Haan Me 915. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CONT1MORTGAGE CORPORATION, aa aaaignaa by aum of ONL HUNDRED NNE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY AND 89000 doaera (810978088) ndudtog ml al 11 800% par annum BALTIMORE Barry County. McNgan. and are Seceon n moo teat, thence Sour 264 00 abandoned n accordant won 1*480. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1302 30150 Telegraph Road Suae 100 Bmgham Farms Ml 48025 Fie *990809015 noosi We currently have one full-time position and one part-time position opening for RNs/LPNs. The full-time position will be 6 days per 2-week pay period with hours from 4 p.m. to 4 a m The part-time position will be 40-48 hours per 2-week pay period with hours from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Long-term care experience would be a plus. We have excellent wages, benefits and working condi­ tions. If interested In this opportunity to Join a great team, submit your resume to: Director of Nursing Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. MI 49058 CITY OF HASTINGS FALL LEAF AND BRUSH PICKUP THE CITY OF HASTINGS WILL BE PROVIDING A FALL LEAF AND BRUSH PICKUP AGAIN THIS YEAR. THE CITY CREWS WILL BE PICKING UP LEAVES. BRUSH, COMPOSTABLE PLANT MATERIALS AND BRANCHES UP TO 6 INCHES IN DIAMETER THE PICKUP WILL BEGIN THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 1.1999 PLEASE PLACE MATERIALS ADJACENT TO AND BEHIND THE CURB OR BEHIND THE EDGE OF THE ROAD­ WAY IF NO CURB IS PRESENT PLACE ALL MATERIALS OUTSIDE OF THE TRAVELED ROADWAY OR PARKING LANES THE CITY WILL BE COLLECTING ONLY COMPOSTABLE YARD WASTE AND DEBRIS THE CITY WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A COMPOSTABLE MATERIAL DROP-OFF SITE ON WEST STATE ROAD WEST OF THE CEMETERY. THIS DROP­ OFF SITE WILL BE OPEN ON SATURDAY MORNINGS FROM 8 AM TO 12 NOON. THE SITE WILL ALSO BE OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY MORNINGS AND THURSDAY AFTER­ NOONS PLEASE CALL THE HASTINGS CITY HALL TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Oct. 26, 1999 are available in the County clerk s office at 220 west State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 500 p.m. Morv *ay through Friday ACCOUNTANT Small rural non-profit financial insti­ tution is seeking quality candidates for the position of Accounting Manager. This position will report directly to the President. Applicants should be highly qualified or degreed individuals that are seek­ ing a long-term Job with major growth potential. High degree of computer experience necessary. Previous experience La a financial Institution will be a major plus. Experience with the Wesco data processing system a plus. Full-time salaried position with bene­ fits. Send resumes to: President - TVCCU P.O. Box 289 Hastings. Id 49038-0289 Include salary requirements and his­ tory to be considered. EOE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PAOPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSMP, BARRY COUNTY, MCMGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Towrahip of Rutland Charter adopted Ordinance No. 73 at its meeting held on October 13, 1999. Said Ordinance io become effective seven (7) days after publication of this notice. Ordinance No. 73 appears below. Interested persons may secure copies of said Ortfinance. at the Rutland Charter Township Hail. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058-9725. (616) 948-2194, between tie hours of 9:00 am. and 12:00 noon on Mondays and Thursdays. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE Na 73 EFFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of certain properties located within the Township and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MCHK2AN ORDAINS SECTION I Razoning of Property In Land Section 13 A- The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amend­ ed by the razoning from the *C1* Office Commerce! zoning classification to the *C3* General Business zoning classifica­ tion of the following desenbed land m Section 13: THAT PART OF SEC 13. T3N. R9W. DESCRIBED AS: COM AT THE W1/4 COR OF SO SEC 13; TH N 87 DEG 53*57* E 2641 96 FT TO THE CTR OF SO SEC AND THE POB OF THIS DESCRIP­ TION; TH S 87 DEG 53*57* W 47.25 FT ALG THE S LN OF THE NW 1/4 OF SO SEC; TH N 47 DEG 1(7 W72J2 FT ALG THE FORMER RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HEATH RD; TH N 30 DEG 36 E 14129 FT; TH EASTERLY ALG THE SOUTHERLY LN OF SD HWY M-37 AND M-43 A DISTANCE OF 277.367 FT ALG A 7714 44 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 72 DEG 20'59* E 277 35 FT. TH N 71 DEG 19*1V E -72.80 FT ALG SO SOUTHERLY LN; TH S 40 DEG 50- W 522 39 FT; TH WESTERLY ALG THE NORTHERLY LN OF FORMER HWY M-37 (NOW GREEN STREET). A DISTANCE OF 62-24 FT ALG A 1195.92 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 66 DEG 09'32* W 62 23 FT. TH N 00 DEG 35*11* W 61.34 FT TO THE PO6 SECTION 8 SEVERABILITY Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by a Court to be mvafid for any reason, such declara­ tion shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so dedared to be invalid. SECTION Ml EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shal take effect seven (7) days after publica­ tion after adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordmanow in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS, M 49058 (616) 948-2194____________________________________________ �P«9« 12 - Th* Hatting, Banner - Thursday October 28. 1W9 Joe Bekker (66), Derek Sherman (50) and Zac Fulmer (88) dose in on a Lowell runner during action last Friday at Johnson Field. SAXONS...continued from page 11 Ben Shaw (5) directs the ball down field during second halt action Monday at FHC. Deming was credited with 12 uvea and. in Argetainger's opinion, played 'one of his strongest defensive games of the season." To close out the year and gain a share of the O-K White Conference crown, Hastings beat Lowell 2-0 last Thursday at Johnson Field. Scoring the goals versus the Red Arrows were Fortier and Stafford. Norns added an assist. All O-K White: Five Saxons were honored with all-league accolades on Monday. Stafford, Norris, Fortier and Ben Shaw were named first team all-O-K White performers. Kyle Winkler was chosen as honorable mention. "Defensively, we played well," Keller said. "That's the fewest points Lowell has scored all year." Hastings, in comparison, had an offensive loud of 110 yards, 73 of those on the ground. Bowne managed 33 yards on 10 carries, Josh Woodard 30 yards on eight attempts and Sean Tefft also gained 30 yards on eight carries. In the air, Bowne completed just 2-of15 attempts for 37 yards. David Wilson caught one pass for 26 yards, while Josh Hendershot hauled in the other for 11 yards. • One Playoff Team Watches Another: The 1979 Hastings High School football team that went 9-0 during the regular season and was the first Saxon team to make the State football playoffs was honored at half-time of the Hastings/Lowell contest. The 79 squad, coached by Bill Karpinski, outscored its opponents 289-99 during its chase for lhe title. NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE REWENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MCHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a proposed Ordnance was received tor first reading by the Township Board ot the Charter Townstep of Rutland at its regular meeting held on October 13. 1999. and said Ordinance will be considered lor adoption at the Township Board meeting to be held November 10.1999. commencing at 700 o'clock p.m. st the Rutland Charter Townstep Hal located at 2461 Heath Road Hastings Michigan A synopsis of the proposed ordinance ' appears below interested persons may examine the tuR text. of the ordinance and secure copies of said ordinance at the Rutland Charter Townstep HaR. between the hours of 900 a.m. and noon on Mondays and Thursdays RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 72 EFFECTIVE: SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordr ance by amending subsection 16 03 of Article XVI of said Ordinance, by smendtog subsection 20 26 (D) of Article XX of saKf Ordinance to provide tor a penalty, to pro­ vide tor the severabMy of any pert of said Ordinance, to •str bits' an effective date and to repeal aH other onfinences anj parts of ordinances in conflict herewith THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I AMFNpMFNT TO ARDCIF XVI • M^ffCTION 1W OF Seymour Contributes to Britons' Success... Brian Seymour, a former Saxon football star, is now a member of the Albion College football team. Seymour plays on the Britons' offensive line and has helped the team to average 162.1 yards per game and 2.621 yards for the season. (Photo provided) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE nESRJEMTS AHO PROPERTY OWNERS Of RUTLAHO CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AHO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public haamg concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance w« be held on Wednesday. November 17. 1999 commencing at 7:00 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Townstep Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be concsidered include, in brief, the following 1 Consideration of the appficatfon ot Robert Watson for rezontng of property located on McCann Road. Property f0613-006*007-10, described as: RUTLAND TWP BEG XT A PT S 00 DEG OSXXT W 200 FT FR N 1/4 POST SEC 6-3-9. TH S 00 DEG 05'03’ W 215 20 FT Al 1/4 LI SD SEC TH N 89 DEG 25 03* W 1312 84 FT TO W U E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 6. TH N 00 DEG 27-39’ E 415.18 FT TO N U SEC 6. TH S 89 DEG 25 03’ E 765 62 FT. TH S 00 DEG 05 03’ W 200 FT. TH S 89 DEG 25 03’ E 544.50 FT TO POB PfiCttiANCS Soccer Saxon Matt Norris (19) sizes up the Ranger defense in the opening night lor distent action Monday. Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. LET VS QUOTEYOUR PRINTING! J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cali. 945-9554 A new Special Exception Use Parma is hereby added to Article XVI • Subsection 16 03 as taRows H OPEN AIR BUSINESS SECTION N AMFNPWHT TO ARTICLE XX • IWMf ffTKW Maim CfidNAffCE Subsection 20 26 (D) of Ariicte XX of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is repeated and a new subeecbon 20 26 (D) is adopted to read as follows D Advertising signs advertising goods, products, services or activities sold, produced, rendered or available from or upon the premises where the same are located may be installed or constructed wttten a "Cl*. ’C2’. ’C3’ or *C4 District or lower zoning district classification, provided they are located not less than 10 feet from the side tone of the property nor teus than one half the required budding setbeck distance from the abutting street right-of-way line and are not more than 20 feet above ground level, in no manner constitute a traffic hazard: are not less than 11 feet above any sidewalk or passway tor pedestrians or vehicles beneath the same: are nd a nui­ sance or annoyance by reason of lighting, electrical distur­ bance. ot unreasonable sae. and are not constructed or ■nsiaJted until a permit has first been obtained therefor from the Building and Zoning Inspector of the Townstep SECTION M - PENALTY Any Violation of thts Ordinance Shan be punishable by a fine not to exceed $500 00 plus costs and/or confinement m the County JaR tor a term not to exceed ninety (90) days In addition, tee Township specifically reserves the right and shaR have tee authority to proceed r any court of competent jurisdiction lor the purpose of obtaining an injunction, reotrammg order or other appropriate remedy to compel com­ pliance with this ordinance SECTION ■ - SEVERABILITY This Ortfinance and the various parts sections, subsec­ tions. provisions, sentences and clauses are severable ff any par of th a Ordnance is found to be unconstitutional or invalid it is declared that the remamder of this ©refinance shall not be affected thereby SECTION IV - EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This Ordnance shall take effect seven (7) days after pubhcabon after adoption AR Ordinances or parts of Ordinances m conflict herewith are repeated PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance wiR be considered tor adoption by tee Townstep Board at thaw regular meeting to be held al tee Rutland Charter Townstep HaR un November 10 1999 commencing at 7 00 o’clock p.m Rutland Charter Townstep wifl provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary aids and services such as signers tor the hear­ ing mpsrsd and audio tapes of printed matenais being con­ sidered at the heanng Indiwduais with drsabwtws requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Townstep Clerk st the address or telephone number hated below ROBIN MCKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP I 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS Ml 49058 (616)948-2194 Thts property is currently zoned 'AG' Agricultural The appli­ cant seeks rezoning to the 'RE'Rural Estates Residential District 3. Such and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE RJRTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by tee general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall during regular business hours and that copies ot the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE n^t tee Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recom­ mend changes m the proposed ordinances and to make its rec­ ommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accord­ ingly. either at or foltowing the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public heanng to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below All interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place to take part m the discussion on the above proposed amendment ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 Sth Judicial District SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT Court Address BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE. 220 W State Street. Hastmgs. Ml 49058 Court telephone no 616-948-4814 Plaintiff name(s). addressees) and telephone noW. GULL POINTE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.LC. a Michigan limited habtlrty company JAMES E REED (P33703) 312 Old Kent Bank Bmkfing 20 8. McCamty Street Battle Creek. Ml 49017 616-965-7000 Defendant name(s). addressees), and telephone no(s) JULIA STEVENS. LESLIE B McCOWAN BERT P and ELAINE M MARAVICH. CANDACE L THWAITES. KIM D and CAROLYN K HASKINS. STEPHEN and COURTNEY PYATTE, BRADLEY H and DEBRA D GESTRING. EDWARD R OLEVENICK THOMAS A and PA'.RICIA J. KRILL. MARIO J INSALATA. TRUSTEE. BAR­ BARA BAILEY. DAVID A and GINGER A. WHITE. LUTHER E and NADINE B GORDY; JAMES G and DONALEE MacMILLAN. MARTIN G and LORAINE E MEYERS J MAX and MAR­ GARET I RUBLE; MARTIN J and DlANt C O'NEILL: VERLYN F and RUTH G STEVENS. IVAJEAN GWOST and ERSA H THOMAS. DE­ LORES K WING, DWIGHT R CLARK. JOE T and BETTY JO AKIN MARSHALL SAVINGS BANK FSB. NATIONS8ANC MORTGAGE CORP. A TX corp . NORTH AMER CAN MORT­ GAGE CO . a DE co NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC . UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF IN­ DIANAPOLIS. KELLOGG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; NORWEST MORTGAGE. WC a CA corp . EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY. Defendants Serve Joe T Akm and Betty Jo Akin Owner of Property located at 1812 Hcfcory Road. Battle Creek. Ml NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT In the name of the people ol the State ot Michigan, you are noti­ fied. 1. You are being sued 2 YOU HAVE 21 DAYS after receiving this sum­ mons to file an answer with the court and serve a copy on the other party or to take other law­ ful action (28 days if you were served by mail or you were served outside this state) 3 If you do no? answer or take other action within the time alowed. judgment may be entered agans! you tor the relief demanded m the com­ plaint Issued July 26. 1999 This summons expires October 31, 1999 Court Clerk Tammi A X There is no other pending or resolved ervi action arising out of the same transaction or occurrence as alleged m the Complaint VENUE Barry County. Michigan I deciare tha« the complaint information above and attached is true to the best of my information, knowledge. and befief July 20. 1999 James E Reed (P337O3) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 28. 1999 - Page 13 Chapman scores 3 The soccer squad at Barry County Christian rebounded from a loss last week to beat Otscgo-Hcritagc Monday 5-0. Theron Barlow scored two goals and Adam Winegar, Josh Lamphere and Eric Lamphere each scored one. Barlow and Adam Winegar also contributed with two assists and Josh Lamphere added one assist. Goalkeeper David Thompson made 6 saves. The win over Otsego-Heritage improved BCC’s season record to 13-3. The Eagles close out their campaign Thursday against Lakeside. Against Bellevue last Thursday, BCC lost a 4-3 contest despite 3 goals from Neil Chapman. Chapman's program acfiaiMG Dan Kiel (Middleville) 140 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 98 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 84 Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 66 J.T. Charron (Delton) 62 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 60 Richard Smith (Maple Valey) 42 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 41 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valley) 39 Darin Slowed (Lakewood) 36 Nick Marshall (Delton) 35 Jamie Coder (Delton) 30 Andy Ewing (Maple Valley) 26 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 24 Kan Lackscheide (Maple Valley) 24 Zia Shook (Middleville) 22 Joey Keller (Hastings) 22 David Overbeek (Delton) 20 Jeremie Coplin (Delton 20 Adam Watson (Maple Valey) 18 Brian Reed (Lakewood) 18 BUSHING Dan Kiel (Middleville) 151-1,280 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 124-755 Jake Schrock (Lakewood) 122-580 Aaron Lalone (Middleville) 60-570 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 98-539 Darin Stowell (Lakewood) 78-503 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 73-499 Jamie Collier (Delton) 85-486 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 84-466 Zia Shook (Middleville) 86-447 Richard Smith (Maple Valey) 83-360 J.T. Charron (Delton) 81-356 Adam Schantz (Hastings) 50-355 Josh Woodard (Hastings) 85-351 Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 45-310 Andy Ewing (Maple Valey) 60-280 Brian Reed (Lakewood) 29-265 Nick Marshal (Delon) 32-263 Jason Abfalter (Maple Valey) 45-257 Ron Wierckz (Lakewood) 44-248 PASSING T. Bowne (Hastings) 53-103-10-709 J. Schrock (Lakewood) 32-78-4-481 Dan Kiel (Middleville) 34-71 -5-454 Ken Lackscheide (MV) 20-41-3-370 J.T. Charron (Delton) 23-53-3-342 Bob Cole (Lakewood) 10-193 Sean Tefft (Hastings) 16-192 Zac Truer (Middleville) 13-192 Justin VanAlstine (M. Valey) 10-153 Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 7-130 Nathan Swift (Maple Valley) 5-126 Derek Stiles (Delton) 7-100 Sam Smith (Lakewood) 6-91 Rod Reynolds (Delton) 5-89 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 4-67 Chad VanSpronsen (Mid ville) 3-80 TACKLES Joey KeHer (Hastings) 109 Dan Slaughter (Hastings) 106 Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley) 107 Joe Bekker (Hastings) 107 Bn Ferris (Delton) 88 Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 87 Jarrod LaRocha (Lakewood) 85 Brandon Gerke (Lakewood) 81 Jef! DeGoede (Delton) 80 Regan Doele (Delton) 78 Tar.-v Lane (Delton) 75 Matt Eib (Middtevftie) 72 Jeremie Coplin (Delton) 71 Tom Schwander (Middleville) 65 Gabe McCarty (Hastings) 65 Ben Lucas (Middleville) 60 Jascn Abfalter (Maple Valley) 55 Jay Campbel (Hastings) 54 Jamie Colter (Delton) 51 Doug George (Middleville) 51 Dan Warner (Middteviile) 48 Tim Wawiemia (Maple Valey) 47 Zac Truer (Middtevffie) 45 Bob Cole (Lakewood) 43 Dan Kiel (MiddlevHte) 43 Kyle Kines (Maple Valley) 41 Eric Gons (Maple Valey) 40 T raws Kersjes (Maple Valley) 39 Andy Hood (Lakewood) 35 Russ T ranttiam (Delton) 35 record now stands at 39 gc sis. Barlow and Eric Lampliere assisted on two of the scores. Thompson kept active in goal, making 21 saves. BCC beat Bellevue 6-1 earlier in the season. Lady Eagles drop 2 Anxious Saxon football players gather around a television set in the high ,-chool library to find out who their first round playoff will be t.iis Friday. Hastings found out from the Fox Sports broadcast that they will travel to Chelsea to face the Bulldogs. Playoff hopes alive for area teams Playoff action begins Friday for Hastings (7-2), Middleville (7-2), Caledonia (6-3) and Maple Valley (9-0). The times and locations are listed in today's Hastings Banner. Coach Jeff Keller's Saxons were a bit surprised about their first-round matchup. Hastings will face Chelsea in Chelsea. The Bulldogs' home, by lhe way. is on the other side of Jackson and nearly to Ann Arbor. Certainly not Grand Rapids... Lansing... Kalamazoo... or even Battle Creek. "We’re used to long drives." Keller said when learning of his team's lengthy playoff destination. "It's an exciting time. We're starting a new season." The Saxon players, coaches and fans assembled Sunday in the high school library to view Fox Sports' announcement of lhe MHSAA prep pairings Middleville coach Tim PenfrnW u. also excited about his team's post-season hopes, as are the followers in Nashville, Vermontville and Caledonia. The Trojans will face South Christian, usually a league foe of rival Caledonia, in Byron Center. "South (Christian) is a very athletic group that is very mobile." Penfield said. "It will be a great test for us Friday night." The Trojans do have momentum on their side, winning six games in a row. Momentum is Jso a trait for the Lions and lhe Fighting Scots Maple Valley, coached by Guenther Mittelstadt, breezed through an undefeated season and beat its first-round foe. Olivet, 32-17 in the process. The Scots, coached by Tom Burrill, earned their post-season berth by beating a very good Belding team in their final regular season contest. Panthers pin loss on Comets in season finale Delton Kellogg racked up 426 yards of offense and held Kalamazoo Christian to 126 in a 27-12 season-ending win last Friday in Kalamazoo. Most of the Panthers* damage came on the ground. Nick Marshall had 131 yards on 10 carries and two touchdowns, Coplin 157 yards 13 attempts and scored touchdown a 79 yards on 1 Delton ■HH with a 61-yard run and a 1-yard An by overall and 4-3 in the KVA. Pennfield won the KVA crown at 7-0, Mattawan was second at 6-1 and Delton ended up third. Jamie Collier had the first quarter I at 11:04 Overbeek at 7:06. In the second q . Marshall found pay dirt for a second with a 45-yard sprint at 5:35. Coplin scored his wn with a 65-yard dart in lhe f . quarter. Marshall also was successful on three extra point attempts. Leading the defensive push were Coplin with 12 tackles and Regan Doele with 9 bone crushers. "Il was an outstanding defensive effort," Delton coach Rob Heethuis said. "A balanced running attack also was a key." The Panthers closed out the year at 4-5 CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 324 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: An ordinance to amend trie Zoning Ordinance of the City ot Hartngs. Michigan, by amending Section 9O-859(aX1), (Front yard fence requirements as It per­ tains to fence height for permitted child day care homes and centers.) A complete copy of Ordinance 324 is available for inspection at the City Clerk's Office. City Hall. Hastings. Michigan This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its pub­ lication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings Moved by Jasperse. second by Hawkins that Ordinance No 324 be adopted Yeas: Nine Nays: None Absent: None I, Even! Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 25th day of October 1999. Everil G Manshum. City Clerk FUMBLE RECOVERIES Tarry Lane (Delton) 4 Doug George (Middleville) 3 Brandon Gerke (Lakewood) 3 Jeremy Chavis (Middleville) 3 Wyatt Federau (Lakewood) 3 Zac Truer (MtodteviHe) 2 Jacob Cote (Maple Valey) 2 David Overbeek (Delton) 2 Regan Doele (Delton) 2 Marc Carter (Middteviile) 2 Rod Reynolds (Delton) 2 Derek Sherman (Hastings) 2 contest to Otsego-Heritage. Rozema scored 14 points versus Otsego, Schmidt 8 points, Andrea Bolthouse 5 points and Kerri Buehler 3 points. Rozema also pulled down 3 rebounds, while Schmidt managed 14 rebounds, Bolthouse 4 rebounds and Buehler 6 steals. Bolthouse, however, was lost for the season due lo a broken arm. 1-800-310-9031 BARRY SILENT OBSERVER REPORT CRIME PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF OROWANGE TO: THE RESIDENTS AHO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWHSMP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY. MCHKiAN ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that th. toaowing a a summary of an OnSrwic. bang Orttoiance No. 103. when was adopted by lhe Townshp Board ol Prairieviae Township at its meiVng held on October 13. 1999 SECTION I TITLE The Mie ot ths Orcknance a Vie ’Praeievae IbwnaNp Bu**ng Code Ordinance’ SECTION II ADOPTION OF NATIONALLY RFCOGNlZFQ MOOFl COQF. This Ordnance adopts by reference the ’BOCA Basic Building Code. 1996 Edison’, as amended by the Ordinance SECTION III ENFORCEMENT Tha OnSnanoe shall be adnvnalared and aotoroad by PraHeviae Township, which apecrficaVy reserves Vie right to provide by ordinance or contract with any other township, village. oty. or county in lhe Slate ol Michigan lor joint entorcement and atknrertabon of this Ordinance SECTION IV FEES Sections 112.3, 112.3 1.112.4, ANO 112.5 OF THE *80CA Bass BuSdtog Code. 1996 Edition' are repealed and the PrawieviVe Townstvp Board a given authority to estab­ lish by resolution a schedule ol lees tor lhe adovmsteong ol the Buteng Code. SECTION V VIOLATION OF STOP WORK ORDER Sectton 1172 of V» -BOCA Base Buiktng Code. 1996 Edition- s amended to provide Vial vtolaSen ol a stop-worn order is a vtofatrn of Vis Ordnance and UN subject to aH sanctions set forth lor vUanon of Vss Ordinance. SECTION VI DANGEROUS BUILDINGS -ha Section repeals Sectors 119.0 through 119.6 of the ’BOCA Basic Bukkng Code. 1996 Edition’ and substitutes In Viev place provision pertaining to regulation of dangerous buikSngs. SECTION VH SANCTIONS Volabon of this Ordnance or tw Coda adopted thereunder is a municipal civil infraction punishable by a civil fine determined in accordance with the Mowing schedule 1st Offense within 5-year penod* 2nd Offense wrthin 5-year period* 3rd Offense wrthin 5-year penod* - 4th or more Offense within 5-year period* LNIEHCtPIlQNS Sean Tent (Hastings) 5 Brian Reed (Lakewood) 4 Bobby Tingley (Lakewood) 4 Sam Smith (Lakewood) 4 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 3 Jacob Cole (Maple Valley) 3 Chris Ripley (Maple Valley) 2 Regan Doele (Delton) 2 J.T. Charron (Delton) 2 Bob Cote (Lakewood) 2 Tarry Lane (Delton) 2 The Bury County Christian Lady Eagle, lost to Black River 62-41 after leading al half 28-25. Top acoren for BCC were Heidi Schmidt with 15 points, Becky Meengs with 6 points, Lacey Martin with 4 points and Meredith Rozema with 2 points. Schmidt also collected J1 rebounds, while Meengs had 6 rebounds, Martin 6 rebounds and Rozenu 6 rebounds. The Lady Eagles also lost a 37-31 Minimum Fine $50 00 $75.00 $125.00 $250.00 Marimwn Fine $500 00 $500.00 $500 00 $500.00 * Determined on lhe basis of the dale ol commission oi Vie oBeneefi) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 323 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND ENACT THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF HASTINGS. MICHIGAN THE CfTY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: An ordinance to amend Chapter 14 to the Hastings Code of Ordinance for the City of Hastings Michigan, to amend Chapter 90. Article I. Sec 90-1 Defining the Hastings Code of Ordinances as it pertains to the definitions for the term of Unendowed Porch. Deck and Awning. A complete copy ot Ordinance 323 is available tor inspection at the City Clerk's Office. City Hall. Hastings. Michigan This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its pub­ lication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings Moved by Tubbs, second by Wood that Ordinal <e No 323 be adopted Yeas Nine Nays None Absent: None I. Evenl Manshum City Clerk do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 25th day of October 1999 Everil G Manshum. City Clerk Ties section further provides tor lhe imposition of costs of not less than *9 nor more Vian *500 SECTION VIII. SEVERABILITY Should any part of Vvs Ordnance be declared unconstitutional or of no force and eliecl by a court ol competent junsActon. such portion shaa not be deemed to affect lhe vaMity ot any other part or portion ol Vx Ordnance SECTION IX EFFECTIVE PATE AND REPEAL OF GQfifUCTINfi ORDINANCES AU Ordnances or parts of Ordinances n conftcl with Vn Ordinance aro hereby repealed. This Ordnance shea take effect mnety days after a certified copy of Vis Ordnance a detwed to the Michigan State Construction Code Commission TNa Section makes further provtson w«h respect to burking permits vakdy issued before the effective dale ot this Ordnance and with respect to any proceedings pending, including prosecutions tor violalions, ncurred under any previous ordi­ nance or Townshp Building Code bang repealed hereby PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that lhe Ordinance aha! taka effect nrnety (901 day, after a certified copy thereof a delivered to the Michigan Slate Construction Code Commanon. with dean­ ery having been made on October 20. 1999 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE trial the Ml tert of Vm Ordnance has been posted In lhe once of the Pranevile Townsrvp Clerk at the address Ml forth below and Vial copre, of Wa Ordnance nctudng the building code adopted by reference thereunder, may be purchased or inspected at Vie office of the Pramevae Townshp Clerk during regular bupness hour, of regular working days loaowmg the date of tha publication Normajeen Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Rood Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 28, 1999 Valley at home, other area football teams on the road Here are lhe pairings for lhe 1999 Michigan High School Athletic Association Football Playoffs, which begin with Pre-District play Oct. 29-30. Final games will be played at the Pontiac Silverdome according to the following schedule: November 26 Session I - Division 8-- 10 a.m.; Division 2 -- I p.n>. Session 2 - Division 6 —5 p.m.. Division 4 -8 p.m. November 27 Session 3 - Division 7 -10 a.m.; Division 1 —1 p.m. Session 4 - Division 5 --5 p.m.; Division 3 -8 p.m. Tickets are priced al $8 per session, and parking is included All Final games will be televised live by POX Sports Net DIVISION 3 REGION 1 DISTRICT 1 Ogemaw Heights (S-4) at Bay City John Glenn (8-1), Friday. 7:30 Sauli Ste. Marie (7-2) al Mt. Pleasant (7-2) DISTRICT 2 Ludington (6-3) at Grand Rapids Catholic Central (9-0), Saturday. I Lowell (6-3) at G.R. Creston (8-1) REGION 2 DISTRICT I Stevensville Lakeshore (S-3) at St. Joseph (6-3) Sturgis (6-3) at Mattawan (8-1), Friday. 7:30 DISTRICT 2 Richland Gull Lake (7-2) at Hasten (9­ 0), Friday. 7:30 Hastings (7-2) at Chelsea (8-1). Friday. 7:30 REGION 3 DISTRICT 1 Trenton (5-4) at Monroe Jefferson (8­ 1). Friday. 7:30 Romulus (7-2) at Gib. Carlson (7-2) DISTRICT 2 Redford Thurston (6-3) at Allen Park (7-2) Detroit Chadsey (7-2) al Detroit Centra! (7-2) REGION 4 DISTRICT 1 Fenton (5-4) al Oxford (9-0). Saturday. 1:30 Lapeer West (6-3) al Flint Powers Catholic (7-2) DISTRICT 2 Auburn Hills Avondale (6-3) al St. Clair (6-3), Friday. 7:30 Bloom ield Hills Andover (6-3) al Farmington Hills Harrison (5-4), Saturday. 1 DIVISION 4 BOWUNG SCORES REGION 1 DISTRICT 1 Bridgeport (6-3) at Menominee (8-1), Saturday, 2 Onodi (7-2) at Cheboygan (7-2). Saturday. I DISTRICT 2 Alma (6-3) at Coopersville (9-0), Saturday. I Fremont (7-2) al Belding (6-3), Friday. REGION 2 DISTRICT I Caledonia (6-3) at East Grand Rapids (7-2), Friday. 7:30 Middleville (7-2) at Grand Rapids South Christian (7-2), Friday, 7:30 (at Byron Center) DISTRICT 2 Comslock (6-3) at Three Rivers (8-1), Saturday, 1:30 Allegan (6-3) al Dowagiac (7-2), Friday, 7:30 REGION 3 DISTRICT 1 Carleton Airport (7-2) at Manhall (7-2). Saturday. I Fowlerville (7-2) at Battle Creek Harper Creek (7-2), Friday. 7:30 DISTRICT 2 Center Line (6-3) vs. Detroit Renaissance (8-1) at Detroit Urban Lutheran Madison Heights Lamphere (6-3) at Inkster (7-2), Sattuday, 1 REGION 4 DISTRICT 1 Si. Clair Shores South Lake (5-3) vs. Marine City (9-0). at East China Stadium. Saturday, 7:30 Clinton Township Clintondale (8-1) at Orchard Lake St Mary (8-1), Saturday. 1 DISTRICT 2 Linden (5-4) al Chesaning (9-0), Friday. 7:30 Imlay Chy (6-3) at Marysville (6-3) DIVISION 6 REGION 1 DISTRICT 1 Stambaugh West Iron County (6-3) at Iron Mountain (9-0), Friday. 7:30 Ishpeming (6-3) at Gwinn (7-2), Friday. 7:30 DISTRICT 2 Rogers Qty (6-3) at Leroy Pine River (9-0). Saturday. 1 Harbor Springs (8-1) al WhittemorePrescott (7-2), Friday. 7:30 Football Captains... 50 Years Apart Farwell (6-3) at Clare (7-2), Friday, 7:30 libera (6-3) al Carson City-Crystal (7­ 2) DISTRICT 2 Reese (5-4) al Unionville-Sebewaing (9-0). Friday. 730 Freeland (7-2) at St. Charles (9-0), Friday. 7:30 Ray T. Miller, captain of tt* 1949 Hastings High School football team is pictured here with Na grandson WWiam Renner, who is a captain of the 1999 Coldwater High School football team. Ray, who still resides in Hastings with his wife Joann, was the fullback and co-captain with Jim Radford and teammate with his brother Chuck MUer. who was also a captain on the 1950 team. The Saxons finished third in the Western Conference in 1949. Miller was voted ‘Most Valuable Player' in 1949 and played 48 minutes of every Hastings game. William Renner is the son ol BN and Raeanne Renner of Coldwater. He has been a three-year varsity letter winner on the Coldwater team and was voted to the Twin Valley Conference second team in 1998 as an offensive guard. Renner was also voted to the Twin Valley All-Academic team. His other grandparents. Bill and Audrey Renner, also live in Hastings. (Photo provided) REGION 3 DISTRICT 1 Ravenna (5-4) at Hopkins (8-1), Friday, 7:30 Allendale (6-3) al Hollon 17-1). Friday. 7:30 LEGAL NOTICES DISTRICT 2 Hartford (7-2) al Berrien Springs (9-0) Olivet (7-2) at Maple Valley (9-0). Friday. 7:30 STATE OF BBCHMAM M THE ORCUTT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR ALTERNATIVE SERVICE CASE NO. GULL POINTE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY L LC . a (Acftgan tonited teatsMy company PtenMt ¥• JULIA STEVENS M al Defendants ARomoy lor Plant* JAMES E REED(P33703) Vandervoort. Chnat A Asher PC 312 Old Kant Bank BuAtng BaRte Crook. Ml 49017 At a session of sate Court hotd on toe 30th day of July 1999 PRESENT. HONORABLE JAMES H FISHER CIRCUTT JUDGE THIS MAHER is before the Court on the Mo­ tion of PtawWfl lor Substituted Service It appears that service of process cannot reasonably be made as provided by MCA 2.105. IT IS ORDERED ANO ADJUDGED that Pt*nNFa Counsel have the opportunity to give notice to Defendant Joe and Betty Akin and Defendant Bart P and Elame M Maravch by pubkshmg or posting as the Court deems acceptable IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED toat Ptemtitf shall seme the Summons and Complaint upon Defendant Joe and Betty Aten by ___ Sending by ordtoary mad. postage pre-paid and addressed to 1812 West Hckory Road ___ By posimg at the last known address of the Defendants at 1812 West Hckory Road ___ Posbng pursuant to MCR 2 108 al the Barry County Courthouse ___ Pubkcabon pursuant io MCR 2 106 IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Plantrft shaR serve the Summons and Complaint upon Defendant Bert P and Eiame M Maravch by ___ Sending by ordinary mail postage prepaid ___ Sendmg by ordinary mart, postage pre-paid and addressed to 1802 West Hckory Road ___ By posting at the address of the Defendants home located at 1802 West Hckory Road ___ Posting pursuant to MCR 2 106 at the Barry County Courthouse ___ Pubhcabon pursuant to MCR 2 106 The Court deems such method to be reason­ ably catoutated to gme toe Defendants actual no­ tice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard pursuant to MCR 2 105(1) JAMES H FISHER CIRCUIT JUDGE HJRaaAJERJChurchtorder afternabve serwee (UN) MORTGAGE SALE THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WM.L BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shirley M Kotoer. An Unmar­ ried Woman, to Enterprise Financial Services Inc. mortgagee dated April 9.1998 and recorded April 15. 1998 by Instrument No 1010452. Barry County Records sato mortgage is now held by Greenwich Capital Financial Products. Inc. by as­ signment dated May 12. ’996 and recorded on May 14. 1998 by Instrument No 1029612; Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-One Thou­ sand Five Hundred Seventy-Two and 73/100 Dot­ tvs (871.572 73) mckxkng interest al the fate of 10 625% per annum Under the power of sate contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Slate of Mchtgan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on November 11, 1989 The premises are located in toe City of Hast­ ings. Barry County. Mictvgan. and are described es The West 22 25 teat of toe North 88 leet of Lot numbered 890 and toe East 27 5 feet of toe North 88 feet of Lot numbered 889 of toe recorded plat of toe Village (Now Oty) of Hastings. A Subdivi­ sion m toe Southwest 1/4 ot Section 17. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Except Begmnmg at toe Southwest comer of the East 43 75 leet of the North 5 33 rods ot Lot 890 of toe Cay. formerly Village of Hastings according to toe recorded plat thereof, thence West 12 toot: thence North 31 5 toot thence East 12 toot thence South 31 5 feet to toe ptace of bogmnmg The redemption penod shall be 6 months from toe date ot seen sate unless too property « de­ termined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from toe date of toe sate Dated September 30. 1999 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney tor Greenwich Capital Financial Prod­ ucts inc As Assignee 3001 west Bg Boaver Suite 600 Troy. Mi 48084 (248) 643-4464 Rte No 189 0158 REGION 4 DISTRICT 1 Addison (6-3) al Quincy (9-0), Friday. 7:30 East Jackson (7-2) al Albion (6-3). Friday, 7:30 DISTRICT 2 Clinton (5-4) at Livonia Clarenceville (9-0), Friday. 7:30 Erie-Masoo (6-3) al Hudson (8-1) DIVISION 2 REGION 3 DISTRICT 1 Farmington (6-3) at Novi (7-2). Friday, 7:30 Wyandotte Roosevelt (7-2) at Garden City (7-2). Friday, 7:30 Call 945 9554 for Banner subscriptions Senior Citizens Bowling Wieland 24-7; Jesick 21-11; Nash 20-12; Hall 18-14; Kucmpel 17-14; Moucoulis 17­ 14; Schlachler 17-15; Snyder 17-15; Friend 16-16; No Senior 16-16; Lethcoe 16-16; Brewers 15-16; Woodsmansee 14-18; Girrbach's 12-19; MAM's 12-20 Womens High Scorn - B. Howes 182; V Brown 156: S. Pennington 181; G. Otis 199; Y. Markley 165; R. Murphy 173; A. Lethcoe 158; B. Estep 178; E. Mesccar 164. Womens High Series - B Howes 470; S. Pennington 453; G. Otis 461; R. Murphy 450; B. Estep 480 Mens High Scores - A. Brewer 161; B. Terry 166; R. Schlachter 167; J. Beckwith 164; J. Mercer 193; D Hall 182; H Hawkins 163; K. Schantz 177; W. Birman 170; D. Stuart 187; D. Bcduhn 166; D. Adgate 177; L. Markley 172; R. Nash 166; G. Waggoner 162; W. Woodmansee 166; G. Forbey 157; C. Haywood 160. Meas High Series - B Terry 475; J Mercer 478; D. Hall 478; D. Stuart 475; D. Beduhn 464; B. Adgate 450; L. Markley 475; C. Haywood 453. Mens High Game 10-21 - J. Keller 157; R. Mason 187; G. Waggoner 174; N. Hall 179; K. Schantz 187; W Birman 203; H. Haan 187; D. Stuart 164; N. Thaler 159; b Adgate 164; R. Wieland 171; W. Wood­ mansee 167; C. Jesick 170; B Terry 173; J. Beckwith 157; M. Schondelmaycr 160. Mens High Scries 10-21 - G Waggoner 463; N. Hall 477; K. Schantz 496; W. Bir­ man 512; N. Thaler 451; B Adgate 452; R. Wieland 510; W. Woodmansee 454; c. Jesick 503; J Beckwith 457. Thursday Mixed Oops 20-8; Just Us 19-9; Varneys 17-11; King Pins 17-11; Question Marks 16-12; Hastings Bowl 13-15; Brown and Sons Excav. 11-18; Red Eyes 9-19; Goon Squad 9-19; Middle Lakes 5-19. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. VanHoutcn 191-526; C. Leonard 180-476; C. Mugridge 176-433; M. Zimmerman 148-423; T. Peake 147-422; F. Wagner 152. Womens Good Games and Series - S. Lambert H. Service 159-458. M. Taylor 187-442; I. Ruthniff 164-440; S. Teuncssen 166-439; B. Sexton 174-435; C. Swmkunas 148-405; J. Rabley 164-403; J. Musser 125-351; C. Etts 167-369; D. Tiffany 123-330; R. Brown 111-300; L. Miller 135. Sunday Night Mixed Sunday Snoozeni 21: Fncnds 17 1/2; Thunder Alley 17; All 4 Fun 16 1/2. Thee Froggers 16; Bud Light 15; Red Dog 15; Happy Hookers 13 1/2; 4 Horsemen 13; Matrix 12; We're OK 12; B.S.crs II 1/2; Double Kk II; Rock Bottom II; Lucky Strikes 9; Not Sure Yet 9. Womens High Gaines and Series - D. Snyder 242-577; D. Gray 181-521; C. Bar­ num 192-471; L. Falconer 177-465; W. Miller 168-413; L. Boze 135-403; S VanDenburg 202; K Becker 195; L Potter 186; K. Freeman 172; S. Snider 160; S. Cross 160; M. Simpson 159; A Hubbell 156; R. Peurala 92. Mens High Game and Series - J. Bar­ num 224-626; B. Kirby 223-590; J. DeLaat 222-584; A. Thompson 215-576; C. Pen­ nington 190-545; B. Falconer 170-498; M. Eaton 202-486; C. Sanborn 234; DJ James 214; K. Hammontrec 199; B. Hubbell 198: J. James 195; J. Kohler 195; M Cross 191; E. Behmdt 188; CW Simpson 181; B Drayton 172; J. Stcffler l>2; D. Dutcher 165; C. Shook 160; E. Gates 155; R. Boze 145 Friday Night Mixed Ten Pins 26-10; Cook Jackson 24-8; Bad Habit II 23-9; Headk Out 21-15; Beer Me 14; 18All But One 18-10; Brushworks 16­ 16; No Name yet 16-20; Four Cylinders 16­ 12; 9 A a Wiggle 16-12; No Whiners 15-13; Rocky 4 14-22; Late Comers 14-18; Ram­ blers 12-24; We Don’t Care 12-24; The Scouts 11-17; Mercy 10 1/2-25 1/2; Teddy Bears 9 1/2-22 1/2. Lzidies Good Games and Scries - S. Keeler 201-582; K Keeler 186-480; K. Dean 181-436; R. Lydy 185-494; P. Arends 165; G. Mcaney 192-513; S. Ripley 170­ 438; S. VanDenbuqg 200; S McKee 224­ 626; M. Martin 170-460; A Lethcoe 178­ 434; K. perry 195-519; M. Sears 163; B. Roush 200-504; Loraine 198-533; S. Grand Ri-onNiNa Friday Oct. 29 Free Cider & Donuts Friday A Saturday Kwc IM.-nNn.1HgaM.HM0nMSa^lM.ITKL (10/2B) 126 E State • 6I6-948-9879 Everett 160; T. Pennington 187-512; J. Lan­ caster 155. Mens Good Gaines and Series - E. Keeler 233-653; B Madden 212-563; A. Taylor 236; B Keeler 199-575; B. Cooley 195-539; M. Keeler 229-563; J Barttmus 222-522; M. Lydy 177; M Kasinsky 233­ 602; K. Mcaney 202-553; R. Ripley 193­ 545; D. Service 179-505; D. Keillor 219­ 585; M. Martin 192; D. Marsh 193; C. Mar­ tin 199; S Peabody 227; R. Fay 233-573; J. Mays 213-587; D. Sears 211-564; R. Rtush 216-612; J. Barnum 264-755; W Gihons 183; B Madden 197-569; H. Pennington 204-563; B. Ruthruff 191; J. Lancaster 172. Wednesday P.M. Misfire 19-9; Lifestyles 15-13; Eye & Em 14 1/2-13 1/2; Hair Care 14 1/2-13 1/2; Nash Chiro 14 1/2-13 1/2; SeeberS Auto 14- 14; Nash "5” Plus 14-14; Railroad St. Mill 13 1/2-14 1/2; Girrbach’s 12-16; Macck Ph. 9-19. High Games and Series - L. Bahs 191­ 537; B. Johnson 171-481; B. Moore 156­ 409; B. Miner 179-467; J Pettengtll 145­ 419; R Kucmpel 144-375; K. Becker 195; R. Murphy 159; C. Shcllcnbargcr 146; M. Dull 152; N. Hallifax 161 D. Bmimcr 142; B. High 156. Thursday Angels Miller Exc. 24-2; Dobbins Auto Body 23-13; B A R Testing 21-15; Hastings Bowl 20.5-15.5; Pet World 20-16; True Value 19­ 17; Farmers Ins. 18.5-17.5; Cedar Creek 16-20; Nashville Chiro 16-20; NAPA Girls 15- 21; Mills Landing 13-23; Shamrock Tavern 10-26. High Games and Series - L. Apsey 506; L. Irwin 21 l;T. Soya 168;T. Shaffer 173; J. Hurless 215-556; B Thurston 204; P Arends 184; K. Farr 195; C. Hurless 175; J. Gasper 197-540; C. Hayward 202; K. Coey 181; E. Hammontrec 173; A. Fisher 148: C. Keller 174. Monday Mixers TA M Lassies 23-5; Basket Babes 18­ 10. KeHeyk Keglers 15-13; Rowdic Girls 14-14; B A R Testing 14-14; Hastings Bo»l 13-15; Dewey's Auto Body 13-15; Landis Ladies 13-15; Gutter Gals 13-15; Whisper­ ing Waters 12-16; Budweiser 10-18; Girrbach's 10-18. Goad games and series - K. covey 226­ 567; D. James 236; R. Shaplc 204-503; C. Allen 128-361; J Solmes 154-448; C. Etts 138; S. Lancaster 190-531: S. Nash 169; M. Kill 192-452; J. Anthony 149; S Cole 185­ 469; S Moose 151: 8. Lancaster 190-531; V. Carr 186; D. James 173; C. Hayward 180-471; L. Yoder 181-452; E. Hammon tree 188; J. Baker 184. Tuesday Mixed The Misfits 21-11; Consumers Concrete 1913; TV CCU 19-13; Al A Petek 17-15; Plumb's 15-17; Advanced Commercial Printers 15-17; Hastings Bowlers 12-20; Friends 10-23. Mens High Game and Series - D. Clements 162; S. Hause 222-578; G. Hausc 204; P. Scobey 221; M. Christiansen 183; K. Phenix 220. Womens High Game and Series - J. Clements 512; S. Brimmer 169; P. Arends 212-542; R. Burch 169-482. YMCA YMCA of Barry Coaaty 1999 Fall Volleyball TVC............................................................... 35-1 Cedar Roof Design................................... 29-7 Dig-lt.............................................................28-8 The Wolverines.........................................13-23 Bill’s Safety Service...............................13-32 Hastings Mfg..............................................12-24 Flexfab........................................................ 10-26 Stomp............................................................ 4-32 YMCA 1999 Coed Softball Softball Cub Blarney Stone....................9-0 Blarney Stonc-Madd Daws...................... 8-1 Law Disorder................................................7-2 Jarman Construction................................... 6-3 Pet World....................................................... 5-4 Blarney Stone................................................4-5 Hastings Manufacturing........................... 4-5 Flexfab Hosers............................................. 4-5 Family Dentistry of Caledonia................. 2-6 No Preference Towing................................ O-9 Flexfab............................................................ 0-9 YMCA Adult Women’s Volleyball A League Bobs Gun and Tackle.............................. 19-5 ICS............................................................... 14-10 Dig It.......................................................... 14-10 C&N............................................................... 1-23 B League Lcfanty Insurance......................................20-1 Goodenough Goodies.............................. 19-2 Ranger Die Inc............................................. 14-7 Ray James Electromechanical.......... 14-10 Hastings Burial Vault.............................. 10-8 Cascade Home Improvements...............8-13 Quality Roofing........................................ 7-14 Backe Construction................................... 2-22 McDonalds.................................................. 2-22 �Th. HMUngs Bmw - Thursday. October 28 1998- Page IS H.Y.A.A. gridders prepare to play at Silverdome A chance to watch the Detroit Lions and play on the same field as their NFL stars Thai's exactly what the fifth and sixth grade Hastings' H.Y.A.A. football players will be doing Sunday, Nov. 7. The area gndders have received a unique invitation to play a half hour scrimmage at lhe Pontiac Silverdome just prior lo lhe Detroit Lions against the St. Louis Rams foolball game. The Lions and Rams kick off at 1 p.m. and the scrimmage is from 11:05-l 1:35 a..a. Cost of the tickets is $25 plus donations which includes entrance into lhe stadium for both the scrimmage and the Lions' game. Seating will be in the Family Fun Zone section. rnrporate sponsorship is needed for this special event. The support will provide the children with a once-in-alifetime opportunity. Donations are needed to take car of the kids' costs, the referees and the coaches. If enough money is obtained, a bus for lhe travel may be a possibility. Help support this endeavor and provide a big spark for the young football players. Tickets will be sold behind the Hastings Middle School, in the parking lol, Monday, Nov. 1 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Kim Voshell at (616) 948-8189 or Rob Overmyer at (616) 384-3406. If interested in attending, contact Voshell or Overmyer no later than Monday, Aug. 1. Saxon runners improve during meet with FHC The Hastings Jaycees held its costume contest on Oct. 17. Here are some of the contestants from that special event. 0 The Saxon boys improved a spot, while the girls remained in a familiar position Monday at the O-K White Conference cross country meet. The girls were fifth at the meet, the same spot they finished in during the league's regular season. They scored 135. The boys moved up to seventh after finishing the regular season in c.’hth. They had a team score of 195. Forest Hills Central won the girls race with 40 points and were the season champions. Zeeland won the boys event with 52 points and shared the season crown with Hudsonville. Hudsonville had 53 points at lhe meet. "The boys improved a notch by overcoming East (Grand Rapids)," Hastings coach Paul Fulmer said. "The girls finished fifth, lhe spot they were going in." For the Hastings boys, Chris Sensing finished 32nd in 19:45, Adam Carroll 35th in 19:52, Chris Rounds 41st in 20: 15, Joel Gibbons 42nd in 20:22. Shawn Hill 45th in 20:35 and Jon Katje 54th in 22:25 For the girls, Heidi Schroeder was ninth in 21:30, Deneil Sherman 24th in 22:30, Arica Newton 26th in 22:36, Jennifer Hodges 37th in 23:43, Karey Schlachter 39th in 23:48 and Stephanie Buck 43rd in 24:3>. On Oct. 20, the boys lost to Lowell 26-31 and the fell to the Red Arrow* 38. 20! : Carroll was third in 19:05, Rounds fourth in 19:11, Sensing fifth in 19:22, Gibbons seventh in 19:38, Hill 12th in 21: 52 and Katje 13th in 22:29. Schroeder was second in 21:12, Sherman sixth in 22:08, Schlachter ninth in 23:11, Hodges 10th in 23:31, Newton 11th in 23:34, Carolyn DeWitt 13th in 24:12, Stephanie Buck 14th in 24:13, Laura Dickinson 21st in 26:42, Chelsea Evans 22nd in 27:51 and Stacey Buck 23rd in 29:20. "Many of our runners improved their times and did a nice job," Fulmer said. The H.YXA. fifth and sixth grade gridders in the Hastings program are looking forward to and preparing lor their one-in-a-litetimo opportunity to play at the Pontiac Silverdome Sunday, Nov. 7. (Photo provided) LEGAL ‘NOTICE MOATGAOE SALE aw th« D«U hM oc«> • Mongag, gn*i by Men. J Mann io the LMM SUM ot Attune, vang through th. Frmwi Hom. AWntnwkMon Uraud SUM Or.partment o< Agncufrure The Mortgage is dated December 6. 1989 and was recorded on Decem­ ber 7. 1989 m Uber 402 on pages 100 to 103 of the Barry County Records No proceedings have boon msMutod to recover any part of toe debt which is now Seventy Four Thousand Sixty and 82/100 (*74 080 8?) Dollars The Mortgage wW bo torectosod by wftng toe property deoenbed botow at a pubic auction to toe highest bidder The safe w* bo hold on Novomber 4 1999 al 10O am. local tone, at toe Barry County Court House m Hastings. Mcfwgan which « toe tocabon of toe Barry County Circuit Court The property win be sold to pay toe amount toon ctoe on toe Mortgage, including interest at toe rale of 8 75% per year, legal costs attorney fees and any taxes or insurance whch may be paid by toe mortgagee botoro toe sate The property to be sold is located m toe City of Hasbngc Barry County Mctwgan and a more specihcaHy desenbed in toe Mortgage as Lot 1254 of the C«y. tormerty Wage of Histmgs according to toe recorded plat thereof The redemp(.on penod wifi expire six (6) months from the date of toe sale unless toe prop­ erty « deemed to be abandon pursuant to MCL 5800 3241a m whch case toe redemption penod «hN expire thirty (30) days from toe date of toe sate Dated September 30 1999 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE RURA. ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FM/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED STATES DFPARTMENT OF AGRICUL­ TURE PREPARED BY JOHN R TUCKER (P37384) WINEGARDEN SHEDD HALEY LINDHOLM A ROBERTSON PLC Attorneys al law 501 Gtaons Bank Buftkng 328 S Sagmaw Street Ffcnt Ml 48502-1983 (810) 767-3600 (1CM28) HASTINGS 4 Carnival set for Oct. 31 There will be a free sports carnival Sunday, Oct. 31 at the Hastings Middle School. Over 75 games will be set up for children through the sixth grade. No scary costumes should be worn. The carnival is sponsored by the Thomapple Valley Church. If you have any questions, please call 948-2549. The Haunted House run by the Hastings Jaycees will be open till Holloween Sunday. Middle school hoops teams conclude seasons The seventh grade Gold basketball team finished its season with a win over Delton, 33-22. Katie Lawrence scored 10 points and Amber Peck added 8 points. Kelsey Howell grabbed 9 rebounds and had 5 steals. Lawrence also had 5 steals. The Gold ended with a 9-3 record. Earlier ifi tb»*aek. the seventh grade Betsy Acker led the team with 10 points. Howell and Lawrence each added 6 markers. Lawrence also made 5 steals, while Acker, Kristen Williams and Peck each had 4. Lawrence also pulled down 5 rebounds. 8th Grade Gold The Gold lost a heartbreaker lo Delton in double overtime, 29-25. Jami Shilling scored 8 points. Jill Jolley and Lisa Noteboom both added 5 markers. Noteboom pulled down 10 rebounds and Nikki King had 7 steals. Shilling did an "excellent job" of running the offense and the entire team "passed the ball well." Noteboom scored 4 points in a 19-11 loss to Grandville. Leah Wood and Noteboom each had 4 rebounds, while Shilling and Wood were stellar on defense. 7th Grade Blue Behind Halie Terrel's 8 points and Kristine Scott's 6 markers, lhe Blue won its fifth in a row over Delton, 23-9. The fourth consecutive win came over Forest Hills Central, 18-7. Jamie Fisher scored 10 points versus FHC. Katie Davis and Heather McCarthy were credited with playing "excellent ***“ Got a Sport’s Story? Call 945-9554 8th Grade Blue Forest Hills Central beat the Blue 25-8. Nicole Shaw scored 4 points, Anna Trumble had 7 steals and 5 rebounds, Rachel Wolfe 5 rebounds and Beth Wilkins 4 rebounds and 3 steals. The Blue ended its year beating Delton 14-11. Trumble had 4 points, 13 rebounds and 9 steals, Shaw 12 rebounds and 4 steals. Heather Chamberlin 8 rebounds. Erica Bruins blank Delta despite blowing wind For the second time in week, Kellogg Community College's soccer squad fought heavy winds, and even rain, lo earn a 1-0 win last Saturday against Delta College. The Bruins, with the triumph, improved to 13-6 overall and 3-3 in the MCCAA. Dave Faron scored the only goal in the first half. Andy McCormick and Josh Handley assisted on the score. Goalkeeper Luke Freudenburg made five saves to record the shutout. The blowing wind made things difficult, but the Bruins defense, that includes Hastings* Evan Winkler, stood strong. Program records achieved by the 1999 KCC soccer team include most wins in a season (13), most wins in the MCCAA (3), most shutouts (10), most consecutive shutouts (4). most goals scored (81 in 19 games) and the fewest goals scoreu against (24 in 19 games). Freudenburg also set a club mark with eight shutouts. Larry Bailey, of Hastings, is sixth in the MCCAA in goals (7), fourth in assists (12) and fourth in points (26). Time to Reserve Your Yellow Pages Advertising Time Flies. So if you haven't arranged your telephone directory advertising program for the March 2000 issue of the Barry County Area Wide Telephone Directory, you must call today! Orders will be accepted for a short while longer, so don't let time fly away! A CCD G Please call to reserve your ad space: Telephone Company 800-500-2773 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 28. 1999 LEGAL NOTICES NOTKK Of MQRTQAQt FOREGkOtURg SMI THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION W1 OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - OeteuR has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Edward Bocfchtom and Um Bockheim. husband and wife (ongmai mortgagors) to Norwest Mortgage, me . Mortgagee, dated June 26. 1996. and recorded on July 3. 1996 m Uber 665. on Page 703, Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EtGHTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ DRED SEVENTY AND 71/100 dollars ($81.470.71). including interest at 9.500% per an­ num Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings, Ml at 1 00 p m on December 2. 1999 Said premises are situated <n CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Lot 80. MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS 84 according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 5 of Plats Page 4i The redemption penod shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600 3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, m which case the redemption pe­ riod shal be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated October 21. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-583-1304 Trott A Trod. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Swte 100 Brigham Farma. Ml 48025 RM 8880607063 Frtconp (11718) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE (Barry County) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE- Defaufr has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JAMES R MCDIARMID a etogte man to TMS Mortgage inc . dAVa The Money Store dated December 22. 1988. and recorded Jaixwy 5. 1999 aa docu­ ment No 1023197. on when mortgage there « clamed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Eighty-Four and 66/100 (847.084 66) Dotes mdudmg merest al 10 90% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provtded. notoe is hereby given that said part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouer m Hashigs. Michigan, at 1 00 o'clock, on Thursday. November 25. 1909 Said prantoee are situated m the VBage ot Middtevte. County Of Bgrry, Slate of Michigan and are described as * ’ ‘ Lot 112 of tektevte Downs Addtoon No 5, according to the recorded plat thereof m Liber 5 of Plats on Page 43. Barry county Records Tax ten No 06-041 -170027-00 The redemption penod shal! be six months from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale ot such sale Defied October 14. 1999 THE MORTGAGE INC dAVa THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee O’REILLY. RANCILIO. NITZ. ANDREWS TURNBULL 8 SCOTT. PC. Attorneys tor Mortgagee 12900 Hafi Road. Suite 350 Storing Hmghto Ml 48313-1151 Attn Crag S Schoenhen Sr Tetoghora (810) 726-1000 (11/11) MORTGAGE BALE Robert A. Tremain A Associates. P.C. Is a debt collector attempting lo collect a debt and any Information obtained wNI be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE- Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JUANITA J BAKER to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME ADMINISTRATION. U 8 DEPT OF AGRI­ CULTURE now known as USDA. RURAL DE­ VELOPMENT Mortgagee, dated January 28. 1993, and recorded on January 29. 1993. in Liber 564, on page 878. Barry County Records Michi­ gan on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventh nine thousand six hundred sixty four and 52/100 Dol­ lars (879.664 52). todudng interest al 7 750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiU be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings, Ml. at 100 p m on November 11. 1999 Sa»d premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. BARRY County Michigan and ars described as LOT 7 CAPPONS COUNTRY ACRES. AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 52 The redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale unless a written notice that the premises are not abandoned is gt -en to the mortgagee by first class mail m accordance with 1948CL 600 324la, m which case the redemption period shal b* 6 months from the date of such sale Dated October 7. 1999 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremam A A ■Booster PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Sudo 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (10/28) Christmas presentation set for Nov. 3-5 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings A large array of distinctive gifts and all types of Christmas decorations will be dis­ played for sale at Penn-Nook Gift Shop's Christmas Presentation. Hours arc extended again this year from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3-4 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5 in Pennock Hospital's Conference Center in Hastings. Many one of a kind Christmas arrange­ ments and decorations have been created es­ pecially for the 33rd annual event. Wreaths, table top decorations, ornaments, hanging arrangements and stockings will help trim homes with a festive flair. Each year, lhe buyers find new, fun and exciting gifts for children, including dolls, toys, games and unusual stocking stutters, said a spokesperson. Many gifts for men are available, including silk ties and box­ ers. There are watches, jewelry and Christmas sweaters for women and milky gel pens and pads for teens. Featured items for the home included hammered metalware, decorator baskets, glass, enamelware, angels, snowmen, bells and clocks. There will be something suit­ able for everyone on your Christmas list, the spokesperson said ' Buyers attend the Chicago and Detroit gift shows to gather this "exceptional col­ lection," organizers said. "We have been told that our gift show offers a better selec­ tion of unique and one-or-a-kind items than Patty Engle (left) and Helen Hanshaw display some of the unique items that will be featured at the Penn-Nook Gift Shop's Christmas Presentation. available in larger Christmas shows in Grand Rapids." There will be items that can be personal­ ized while shoppers browse. Coffee and cookies are available for shoppers to enjoy, compliments of the Hospital Auxiliary. The Penn-Nook Gift Shop is open year round and is slatted by a group of dedicated volunteers. Proceeds of the Christmas Presentation will be used for the continuing needs of Pennock Hospital. The hospital's conference center is lo­ cated in the corridor between the hospital and the Physicians Center. State of MtcNgan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Estate of CLIFFORD A MATTSON Social Se­ curity No 375-28-0446 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your merest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE: A heanng will be hold on November 17. 1999 at 1C.OO im to the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on tw petition of CMtord Alan Mattoon re­ questing CMtord Alan Mattoon bo appointed per­ sonal representative of CMtord A Mattoon who hved at Wage ot Woodtond. Michigan and who died 9-24-99. and requesting Hao too will of the deceased doted 6-20-95 bo admitted to probtoe Creditors of the deceesec are notified that ail claims against the estate wiR bo forever barred unices proeertod to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the data of publication of this notice Nonce is further given that the estate w« then be asagnod to persons appearing of record October 25. 1999 David A Dimmers (PI2793) 221 S Broadway Heatings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 CMtord Alan Mattson 511 8 Clay Greenville. Ml 46836 (10/28) HHS students accepted in regional honors choir Seven Hastings High School choir students won spots on the Michigan School Vocal Music Association Regional Honora Choir alter auditioning at Western Michigan University Oct. 9. They were among 230 high school students from southwest Michigan winning a spot on the choir, which will Ad Builder/ Graphic Design Person Duties include working with layout and design. Mufti-Ad Creator, photo scanning, paginating, and Quark Xpress to meet newspaper/press deadlines. Please send resume to: Human Resources Manager Lansing Community Newspapers 239 S. Cochran • Charlotte. Ml 48813 EOE icnA perform Dec. 4 at 4:45 p.m. at WMU's Dalton Center. Prior to their performance, regional choir members win have an opportunity to audition for the state honors choir. HHS winners Included (from left) Katie Cook. Margaret Schirmer. Lisa Wiltrout, Eli Agee, Buffy Elms, Josh Alderson, and Joey Miller. 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Lake 5th Judicial District Not Guilty, Just Dead All characters in this book are fictional fictional and any resentresemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental Synopsis What started as a local accident when three peo­ ple died tn a car that plunged through ice on a flooded coun­ try road, has started a chain of events involving neighboring counties, the FBI in Washington. DC. and some contact with police authorities in Chicago A mysterious fire has con­ sumed Hanrahan s Bar, and the owner Steve Hanrahan, has disappeared. Undersheriff Greg Kennard is now involved in a three-county drug investigative unit, a major grant appli­ cation for funding a new jail, and seems to have lost interest tn the Cold Creek Road case He has. however, asked his wife. Susan, to gather some information while visiting her sister in Chicago He wants to know about Ted Lockridge, former husband to Debbie Sullivan and father to Pamela Lockridge, both of whom died on Cold Creek Road Also, he wants more information from Nora Hanrahan, wife of the missing bar owner The eleven county commissioners listened impassively as Sheriff Cadwaller read the application papers to them. It was evident from the way he stumbled over unfamiliar phrases that the words were not his own. They were, in fact, the result of the weeks of work that Greg Kennard had put into the pro­ ject. The Undershcnff, seated in the area reserved for the public at commission meetings, winced as Cadwaller droned along mispronouncing, giving the wrong emphasis on the carefully wrought phrases, skimming over the most telling arguments Having your words hacked up before your very ears was almost as bad as watching your kids goof up in a music fl recital or play ineptly in a basketball game. They were yours and you wanted them to do right Fortunately. there was no audience except the commission, Greg himself.and two contractors who might bid on a jail expansion project, which is what the application covered. If approved, the county commissioners would have to commit $100,000 or one-fourth of the cost from county funds The balance would be an oui-nght Federal grant, part of the massive gov­ ernment program in beta If of law enforcement, under the Safe Streets Act jf 1968 “There has not only been an increase in senous crime," the cleared his throat, plunged ahead, “to be incarcerated has more than doubled.” It might be hard for the boss to read, and tough for the commissioners to listen to, thought Greg, but it would make the right kind of music for the professional bu­ reaucrats who would eventually approve or disapprove the application. He deliberately stopped listening to spare him­ self additional pam and occupied himself by watching the commissioners' reactions. As he ran his eyes down the table from face to face he suddenly, shockingly found one com­ missioner looking straight at him. It was Bob Sullivan, the old farmer who represented Wellsville and Holcomb Town­ ships. Debbie's father fixed him with a hard, rather threaten­ ing stare. Greg moved hts eyes along, tried to show no reac­ tion, but he couldn't help but wonder what prompted Sulli­ van^ interest in him. Certainly nothing had been said about his authoring the application nor was there any reason to think that the farmer was strongly opposed to jail expansion. It had to be something else. Two hours later, when the meet­ ing adjourned for lunch. Bob Sullivan crooked a finger at Greg, motioned him over to a small room adjourning lhe meeting hall. Kennard responded and the two men faced each other in the dhn light that filtered in through spattered win­ dows. “I guess youd kind of like to see this thing go through, wouldn’t you?” The old man’s voice was soft. easy. “It’s something the county needs, Mr Sullivan " “You like it here in Bartley County." Half question, half statement, totally incongruous thought Greg as he answered. “Very much " “It’s a neighborly place, better than the big cities you’re used to. I expect ." Now the hooded. Hue eyes under the great, tufted white brows were hard as agate, the voice edged with temper. “What makes for good neighbors, Kennard, is knowing when to stay on your own side of the fence. Now 1 hear you’re still prowling around asking questions about the daughter I just lost, and I want you to know I don’t think that’s very neighborly. Let the dead rest. I say” Deliberately, clearly, with naked authority, the long-time county commis­ sioner spelled it out. “If you want a new jail, lay off. If you want to keep your job, lay off. If you want to live in this county, lay off." Bob Sulhv-an didn't wait for a reaction He brushed past Greg, moving as gracefully and easily as an athlete, opened the door and was gone Kennard was astounded. How could the old man know, he wondered, how could he know about the inquiries into Deb­ bie's past that had occurred just a few days before in Chicago And, knowing, why should he care so much7 With his part of the presentation to the commissioners complete and all the facts presented and questions answered, Greg was free to skip the remainder of the meeting. Operat­ ing on a person-to-person basis with each of the commission members. Cadwaller would nuw be al his best. He knew his men. he knew county politics, and he knew how to negotiate for what the department needed. The sheriff's continued presence in the commissioners' room would give Kennard some time to himself. As soon as he got back to his office, he took the notes Susan had made in Chicago. After years of liv­ ing with him, she had become as meticulous about details as he was. In her strong, beautiful handwriting, she had given him the facts. Tuesday - Feb 11. Chicago “At 11 30 a.m.. I went to the Identification Bureau in Cen­ tral Police Headquarters and met with Detective Lieutenant Martin Monahan. In response to my earlier telephone call he had pulled the requested file. The subject is Lockndge. Theodore F, white male. DOB: 10-18-40, in Des Plaines, Illinois. Completed high school there in 1957 Held a senes of clerical and sales jobs Enlisted US Army 1964. Served in Vietnam 1965*66. Dishonorably discharged September 1966. Involved in thefts of supplies and equipment Served Now there were two reasons to go see Nora Hanrahan. She should know what dentist attended to Sieved teeth and there six months in military prison in Vietnam before discharge. Returned to Chicago 1967. Married Deborah Sullivan in civil ceremony February 4, 1967. Daughter Pamela bom Novem­ ber 10, 1967. Employed as bartender by several Rush Street clubs for varying lengths of time. Apprehended in raid June might still be time to deliver the gruesome little packet to him for examination. That could be another score for scien­ tific detection methods. There was one more paragraph in the report, one of awe­ some implications. “In the southwest comer of what had been the basement, a quantity of white powder was dispersed through the ashes and rubble. Analysis revealed it to be heroin." Greg remembered something that Jack Olson had pointed out about narcotics distribution points. "Could be an ice cream parlor in Roundtree," he’d said, “or a bar just outside town, or a bam along the road." Two apparently unrelated accidents began to look more and more related and less and less accidental. Greg donned the heavy winter gear that goes with law en­ forcement during Michigan winters. Insulated boots, sheep­ skin coat, ear-flapped hat, gauntlets, altogether some seven­ 12. 1968. when large drug cache was located in Oak Street apartment of Cargile, Raymond C. Pleaded innocent, claimed to be overnight guest. Lockridge acquitted. Cargile sentenced to ten years, later extradited to Michigan on earlier charge cf possession and sale. Sentenced to fifteen years and sent to S< athern prison at Jackson. Lockndge divorced by wife, Deborah, in January, 1970. Has continued employment as bartender, last known place of employment Cragan's Show Bar, last residence Winslow Apartment Hotel." There was about an inch of Hank paper before the report continued. “Went to Cragan’s Show Bar at 8:00 p.m., asked for Ted Lockridge, told he wasn’t on duty. Received three drink of­ fers and one straight out proposition within ten minutes. Very reassuring. Departed at 8:15 secure in the knowledge I need never go thirsty." Greg had to grin at the conclusion. Then lines of concen­ tration made his face somber again Debbie must have seen and known a Ray Cargile seven years earlier in Chicago. Consequently, she must have known that the man claiming that name who met her at Hanrahan^ Bar was an imposter. Yet, she had gone with him, died with him Why? Almost unaware of the action, Kennard pounded the desk with his fist, tensed with frustration. The sheriff said the case was closed, the FBI wanted it that way, Bob Sullivan had cer­ tainly made his position clear. But, like half a dozen hang­ nails, the questions remained, irritated by every new piece of information. How in the hell could he honor his instructions from the people in Washington and satisfy his own con­ science? Already, surreptitiously he’d continued the investi­ gation through Susan. He snapped his fingers. Damn! Sud­ denly he understood what had caused Bob Sullivan’s anger. Greg walked down the hall to lhe radio room where Sam Sd- you the other day. about Debbie, have you mentioned them to anybody7” “Nobody but Uncle Bob," the deputy replied. "We were out there for dinner the other night and the subject came up. Why? Anything wrong?" “No. no, nothing. Thanks." If I’m not going to drop this whole thing, Greg thought. I’d certainly better keep my mouth shut. One word to anybody about anything and you might as well advertise it in the Reveille. Back in his office again, he played the pieces of the case in his mind like the elements in an invisible jigsaw puzzle; sorted them out. spread them around, looking for any two pieces that might fit together. His hunch that a toxicologist i: ight be helpful had paid off. The autopsy on the dnver of the death car had produced some evidence of chloral-hydrate in the Hood analysis, a strong sedative, which, when mixed with alcohol, would be overlooked if specific tests weren’t conducted. It would nor­ mally have dissipated but the frozen condition of the body actually held it in suspense. Score one for scientific crime detection, the undersheriff told himself. Somebody had slipped the bogus Ray Cargile the classic Mickey Finn. Score two. He now had photographs and a witness to prove conclusively that the warning sign indicating that Cold Creek Road was under water had been moved, probably removed, the night of the accident. Sometime later it had been returned to its approximate original position. Another part of the puzzle, with unclear edges, was sug­ gested by what Darrel had recounted after his interview with Nora Hanrahan. There could be the beginnings of motive there somewhere. He’d have to citeck that one out. The prob­ ability that Debbie had been somebody's target couldn't be ruled out The big blur was his knowledge that the dead man was a FBI agent. Could he have been the ironic and unwitting vic­ tim of a jealous wife? Most unlikely. Then what was he do­ ing in Roundtree7 Why had he spent so many months in the guise of a utility trouble shooter, in a job that gave him ac­ cess to practically every home and business in the county? What was he looking for? Why did the Federal Bureau of Investigation insist on maintaining that myth? Too many pieces still missing, he thought. Puzzle insoluHc. The phone rang, and Cadwaller was on that line. “Well. 1 got it through. Kennard," he sounded immensely proud. “The county will come up with matching funds. How come you didn't stay around for the vote?" “1 had some things to do here." "Well, the day’s pretty well shot," the sheriff said. “I think I’ll have a cup cf coffee with the commissioners and then head for home. I Liked to Donna and she said there's nothing needs doing.” “Good enough " “Oh. yeh. there is one thing. That fire marshal's report on Hanrahan's Bar came in. It’s on my desk if you want to look at it. Donna can find it." “Right," Kennard said, "I’ll check on it." Dry. terse, official, the report hinted at horrendous events in the most dispassionate language “Evidence of son.c highly inflammaHe substance was found in lhe area behind the bar and by both extenor door­ ways The possibility of arson should not be ruled out." “Skeletal remains of a large, heavily built male were found in the ashes. The intensity of the fire suggests that the victim was doused with a highly inflammaHe substance. Identifica­ tion through bridge work is a possibility." Accompanying the report there was a small box containing aforesaid bridgework. teen pounds of warmth to distribute on the frame. As he passed the radio room, he told Sam Sullivan his destinations. The Hanrahan house, then the medical center where Roundtree’s four dentists had offices, a brief stop at his own home and held bring the cruiser back to headquarters. For a few minutes, the two officers discussed the fire marshal’s re­ port. “Roundtreels sure never seen anything like this before," Sam stared at Greg. “Think 1 should get in touch with Swan­ son over at Carrollville and fill him in?" “Good idea, Sam. Tell him HI check signals with him again tomorrow." The gentle, inexorable, clogging snow has falling again as he pulled away and headed for County Line Road. Later, Greg would recall the interview with Nora Hanrahan as one of the most puzzling events in his professional expe­ rience. Gone was the termagant described by Darrel Over­ street, replaced by a woman who seemed to be terrified, shocked by the possibility that her husband had been in the holocaust that destroyed his business. She had wondered, she said, where held gone off to, but the possibility that he was dead was never occurred to her. Numbness descended upon hqriodshesygpwd incapable of responding to the undershenffS questions Finally, she pleaded illness, asked him to leave and come back when she felt better. Nearly an hour and a half of probing had produced nothing. Even the hatred he’d heard about, the vindictiveness that could motivate murder was either absent or concealed with consummate skill. At the medical center he was luckier. In ten minutes he learned that Dr. Mcllvain had attended to Hanrahan’s teeth for years. The dentist grimaced as he opened the packet, looked at what the fire had left. “It’s not much to go on, but I’ll check what's here against my records." “Tonight7” “Sure. I'll let you know one way or another in the morn­ ing" Back at the sheriff's department, Kennard checked in, found that all officers on the night shift had arrived. He turned over the keys to the cruiser, picked up his own car and headed homeward. The snow had practically stopped as he tunxd into Fair­ ground Road, but it was still swirling into drifts, piling up where no trees acted as windbreaks. His radio told him that traffic was hazardous throughout the state and that trucks were out clearing main roads. He was surprised to see a big V-Plow emerge from a little-used side road as he passed. Funny, he thought, that they'd be working here while the highways were still Hocked. In his rear vision mirror the cascading snow that fell away from the huge, sharp double blade made a curtain of white against the blinding lights of the truck that bulked behind it. The curtain closed towards him. he could hear the growl of the powerful engine. Cautiously, he increased his own speed. “Jesus,” he said aloud, “that guy drives like a madman.” Now the white Hur was almost against him. He shoved on the accelerator, skidded sideways before the snow tires dug in and urged him forward. He pulled as far to the right as he dared, intending to let the snow plow pass. Instead it throttled down, too, the snowfall from the Hades slowing to a trickle. The big, iron V kept closing in and Greg knew, now, that it was aimed at him and his car. Give it gas, slowly, he thought, that's the way to get traction. He inched ahead, opened a Hi­ de distance, but he knew, already, that there was no chance of outrunning the big rig. There was only one way out He brought the wheel around hard, took his car off the side of the road and down the embankment. It crunched to a stop eight feet to the right to the shoulder, the car top now even with the roadbed. Kennard bulled his door open against the piled snow, clawed his revolver loose and yelled. “Sheriff^ Department... hold it right there!” The blades loomed like a monster’s jaws above him, a spot­ light spun and dazzled him. Whoever was in the cab was in­ visible. It was as if the two-hundred horses under the Inter­ national truck hood ran with a malevolent will of their own. He aimed at the spotlight, the 357 boomed and he could al­ most see Before the driver came into focus the blades re­ treated, the monster growled, deeply, like an animal denied its prey and, with another bursting plume of snow, fled down the road Kennard floundered back to the stalled car, leaned against it until his knees stopped shaking and his breath came back. The suddenness and apparent senselessness of the attack, the physical exertion of the last sixty seconds had exhausted him. He felt the cold start to gnp. swung his arms, stamped his feet against it. The only thing now was to walk to lhe nearest house, call a wrecker to haul the car out, call Susan so she wouldn’t be worried, call the department and try to get the driver of the snowplow picked up. He bent his head against the stinging half-snow, half-sleet that was starting to fall, climbed the bank and plodded toward a square of light that glimmered far down the road. Court Address BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE. 220 W State Street Hastings. Ml 49056 Court telephone no 616-948-4614 Plamtift namefs). address(es) and telephone no(s) GULL POINTE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. LLC. a Michigan limited habdrty company. Plaintiff attorney, bar no . address, and telephone JAMES E REED (P33703) 312 CMd Kent Bank BuAfrng 20 S McCamly Street Battle Creek. Ml 49017 616-965-7000 Defendant name(s). addresses). and telephone no(s) JULIA STEVENS. LESLIE B McCOWAN. BERT P and ELAINE M MARAVICH, CANDACE L THWAITES, KIM D and CAROLYN K HASKINS. STEPHEN and COURTNEY PYATTE. BRADLEY H and DEBRA D GESTRING; EDWARD R OLEVENICK, THOMAS A and PATRICIA J. KRILL; MARIO J INSALATA. TRUSTEE; BAR­ BARA BAILEY. DAVID A. and GINGER A WHITE; LUTHER E and NADINE B GORDY. JAMES G and DONALEE MacMILLAN. MARTIN G and LORAINE E MEYFRS. J MAX «id MAR­ GARET I RUBLE MARTIN J and DIANE C O'NEILL. VERLYN F and RUTH G STEVENS. IVAJEAN GWOST and ERSA H THOMAS; DE­ LORES K WING. DWIGHT R CLARK. JOE T and BETTY JO AKIN; MARSHALL SAVINGS BANK FSB; NATIONSBANC MORTGAGE CORP, A TX corp . NORTH AMERICAN MORT­ GAGE CO . a DE co NORWEST MORTGAGE. MC ; UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF MDIANAPOLIS. KELLOGG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. NORWEST MORTGAGE. WC. a CA corp; EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK. OLD KENT BANK ANDJRUST COMPANY. Defendants Serve Bert P Maravich and Elaine M. Maravich Owner of Property located at 1802 Hckory Road. Battle Creek. Ml NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: m the name of the people of the State of Michigan, you are nob­ led 1. You are being sued 2 YOU HAVE 21 DAYS after receiving thts sum­ mons to file an answer with the court and serve a copy on the other party or to take other law­ ful action (28 days If you ware served by mal or you were served outside this state) 3. if you do not answer or take other action within the time slowed, judgment may be entered against you tor ths reftef demanded in the compiamt Issued July 26. 1999 This summons expires October 31,1999 Court Clerk: Tammi A X There is no other pending or resolved cM action arising out of toe same transaction or occurrence as alleged in toe Complaint VENUE Barry County. Michigan I deciare that toe complaint information above and attached is true to toe best of my information. knowledge, and befeef. July 20 1999 James E Reed (P33703) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE PURSUANT TO SECTION 1M2 OF TITLE 11 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS tS AN ATI EMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE WHEREAS, default has teen made in toe terms and conditions ot a certain Promissory Note and Mortgage made by John C. Stawinski and Effie M Siawmski. husband and wife, Mort­ gagors. to NaMonsCredft Financial Services Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, on toe 22nd day of Septem­ ber. 1998 and recorded in toe Office of toe Reg­ ister of Deeds for toe County of Barry. Stale al Mchigan. on the 23rd day of September. 1998 in Document Nu. 1018324, end. WHEREAS, toe amount claimed to be duo on said Mortgage as of toe date ot this Notice is too sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents ($69,850 00). for princi­ pal, interest end insurances, and, WHEREAS, no suit or proceeding al law or eq­ uity has been instituted to recover too debt se­ cured by said Mortgage or any pert thereof, and default having teen made whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become op­ erative; NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said Mortgage and pursuar.. to toe statute of toe State of Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on toe 18th day of November. 1999. at 1W in toe afternoon, local time, said Mortgage shall be foreclosed at sate at pubhc auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse. City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, (that being one of toe places of holding Circuit Court in said county), of the premises described «n said Mort­ gage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay toe amount due. as atoresato on said Mort­ gage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said Mort­ gage with the interest thereon at the applicable note rate and ail legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including the attorney lee slowed by tew. and also any sums which may be paid by the un­ dersigned. necessary to protect its interest In toe premises The premises described hi said Mortgage is lo­ cated in toe Township of Castleton. County of Barry. State of Michigan and tegaly described as: PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4OF SECTION 32. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS BEGIN­ NING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32. THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION. A DIS­ TANCE OF 652 FEET. THENCE EAST PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE. 652 FEET; THENCE WEST ALONG SA© SOUTH LINE. 240 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Tax identification No 08-050-032-000-010-01 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that toe penod of redemption, pursuant to MCL 600.3240. shal be one (1) year from toe date of toe sate; unteas said premises are abandoned, in which event the re­ demption period shal be thirty (30) days DATED October 4. 1999 NATIONSCREDIT FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION MARTIN H NEUMANN. Attorney tor Mortgagee 6810 S Cedar Street. Suite 16 Lansrng. Ml 48911 (517)694-3300 (11/4) �PaB* 1» - The HeHmge Benner - Thuradey October M 1999 COURT NEWS: Jeffrey Purchis of Nashville was ordered to spend the next two to seven years in prison Thursday when he was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court on convictions of delivering psilocyn, the controlled substance in "Magic Mushrooms" and of attempted delivery of marijuana. Charges dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea were resisting and obstructing police, carrying a concealed weapon, delivery and manufacture of less than 50 grams of cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana and possessing a handgun while intending to deliver the drugs. Purchis, 28, was caught with the drugs, loaded .38-caliber handgun, drug naraphemalia and burglary tools during a traffic stop by Nashville police Aug. 22. Before Officer Christian Hanson could arrest Purchis, however, he fled the scene on foot and attempts to locate him were unsuccessful. He was located two weeks later by Eaton County authorities while he was allegedly driving a stolen van. Assistant Prosecutor David Mak led said he felt that Purchis should serve the maximum sentence because "I think he has a pattern of behavior that may not be taken in account in the sentencing guidelines." "At your age," said Judge James Fisher to Purchis, "I would have thought you would have outgrown your previous behavior but that is obviously not the case." Fisher said he considered Purchis' prior Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 li< il' Wunml MANUFACTURING: Systex Products Corporation, a QS9000 certified manufacturer of plastic components for lhe automotive industry, is seeking applicants for lhe fallowing positions: MATERIALS MANAGER Responsibilities will include, leading all materials manage­ ment functions, initiating and maintaining effective and cur­ rent materials management prin­ ciples. utilizing structured prob­ lem solving with team input, maintaining and developing • supplier base. Candidates should have a degree in a related field, l-3yn materials management experience, ARCS certified or punurageartificatioii,capable of leading all materials manage­ ment functions including pro­ duction. inventory control, pur­ chasing. supplier development, customer relations, shipptng/receiving, etc., capable of leading continuous improvement activi­ ties. familiar with QS9000. MATERIALS PLANNER Re­ sponsibilities will includ •: coor­ dinating/ communicating cus­ tomer demand and supplier schedules, plan/scbeduie work in process and finished goods activities, data entry, systems development, interdepartmental coananicacioa, other areas of production control as required. Candidates should possess I -3yrs MRP experience (knowledge of QAD beneficial), understanding of JIT concepts, strong written and verbal communication skills, enjoy working in a team envi­ ronment, willingness to perform hands on activities when neces­ sary. A degree in a related field is preferred, but not required. If you want to be a part of an orga­ nization which values your input and rewards your efforts, then you way want to consider Systex Products Corporation. Some of our programs include 401 (k) ben­ efits, profit sharing, bonus pro­ gram*. flexible benefits, and vari­ ous other structured awards and recognition programs. For con­ sideration, please send your re­ sume and salary history in confi­ dence to SYSTEX PRODUCTS CORPORATION Human Re­ sources 300Buckner Drive Battle Creek. Ml 49015 Equal Oppor­ tunity Employer RELIABLE PEOPLE NEEDED: Work hourly or livein to help Seniors, call 616-731­ 5775 ELECTRICIANTHE TYDEN SEAL COMPANY, a manufacturer of cargo seals is seeking an Electrician. This in­ dividual will be responsible for instating and repmrng electri­ cal systems, apparatus, and elecof machinery and equipment, following eiertncal code, manu­ als. whereMK diagrams. blue­ prints. and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment, interested individu­ als should submit a cover letter and resume to. The Tydcn Seal Company. Attention: Human Resources Manager. 210 Noth Industrial Park Road. Hastings, Ml 49058. EOE/M/F/D THEATER ASSISTANT MANAGERS: Hastings and otterMI. IN. IL, KS, and MO cities. Assistant manager sal­ ary range 28-24K. Candidates should have experience in muifast food industry*. While a col­ lege degree to preferred. it to not required. We offer com- MERCHANDISER: WESTSIDE BEER DISTRIB­ UTING is looking for a part­ time person to merchandise re­ tail stores in the Hastings area, approximately 25 hours per week over 5 days; with competitive wages, must be at least 18 years of age with reliable transporta­ tion and able to lift up to 35 lbs. Apply in person at 5400 Patterson Avenue. SE in Grand Rapids (near the airport) or call 616­ 698-1900, ext 159 for an inter­ view. I niiuntt>niy \ <•/<</ HOME OWNFRS! Credit problems? Wc can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortage Capital Corp 1-800- CONSTRUCTION WORK: Hastings area. 945-2554 CRAFTERS NEEDED for Catedoma Band 2000craft show on November 20th. Call Barb at 616-891-9587. HOUSE/OFFICE CLEAN­ ING w/bobdays, busy sched­ ules. 1 will do row cleaning, cafl 616-948-82N anytime. PIANO TUNING, repainn*. rebuilding Estimates Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, rcgiitcred tuner, technician as­ sistant Can 945-9888 WORK FROM HOME: Growing company needs help. Earn between $500-$! JOO part- FOR SALE: 1976 F-Star Motorhome $600 OBO. needs work. 945-3763 SNOWMOBILE: 1996 Ski­ Doo Formula STX-583. Looks & runs great' Lou of extras! Call for details, $2,850 948-0502 STORAGE FOR BOATS, ANTIQUE SHOW: AT THE BARRY COUNTY EXPO CENTER, NOVEMBER 6-7. TWO LARGE BUILDINGS, QUALITY ANTIQUES. JUST NORTH OF HASTINGS ON M-37. SATURDAY 18AM6PM.; SUNDAY 18AM438PM, $2 ADMISSION. timertull-time. Fun, easy, will train. Call for free 14 page book­ let. 616-248-7779. wwwcash9t I .cotn/byrbest HANDYMAN SERVICES, RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES" CALL 616-948­ 4093 1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 52,990 miles, awe $16300 Asking $15300. 616­ 795-9655. FOR SALE: ’96 Geo Metro. 59.000 S3JOO obo. 4G* MPG. 945-2073. 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White, power windows, power locks, 6 changer cd player, towing package, well maintained, in great condition inside R out. $11.000OBO 948­ 0502 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT V4,mrtn—tir, power win­ dows, power locks, 143,000 soiia*. $5380. OBO 616-948- FOR SALE: 7 speed Wannt blender. Other miscellaneous &. house items 616-795-8343 DSS SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNERS, NOTICE. We pay cash for used satellite dish equip­ ment. Can't pay the bill? Sell your equipment to Stealth. 100 minimum cash for any equip­ ment with a blue access H card, need not be working, must have valid access card Call Stealth. 616-948-0253 DSS SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNERS, NOTICE. Free equipment upgrades, all older satellite equipment (mint dish) will upgrade receiver and blue access card for a new topknotch RCA fourth generation 32 bit processor with new remote and Y2K compliant access card free; equipmen: can be non-working and must have valid access card. call Stealth, 616-948-0253. EZ DUMP TRAILER. One year old. used very little. $3,100. Call after 5 OOpm.616-9459340. Goodrich Quality Theaters, inc-. Attn: Reed L. Simon.3250 Kabahri Drive. Saginaw. ML HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed. Call 1-800-426­ 3085 Ext .01400 24hrt SEMI-WAVELESS WATERBED. New mattress, bookcase beadboard $50 Call after 6 00pm. 616-945-9340 BLACK HOP-CAP TOPPER for short box pick-up, like new. $750. OBO. Can Bill at 1-616­ 948-2907. record of drug and substance abuse offenses when he fashioned the maximum possible sentence. Purchis had nothing to say in his own behalf. In other court business: • Michael Ray Mutchie, 22, of Hastings, waived his circuit court arraignment on charges of three counts of rape using a weapon and one count of kidnapping for the June 3 rape and abduction of a 42-yearold clerk at Middle Lake Grocery store. Mutchie stood mute and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. He is scheduled for a Nov. 4 pretrial hearing. • Edward Englehart, 47, of Freeport, was sentenced to six months in jail with work release on a conviction of fourth degree fleeing and eluding and 90 days in jail on a conviction of drunk driving. Englehan was arrested by police after he allegedly pushed his ex-girlfriend, took her Jeep then fled from police while intoxicated July 30. Englehart allegedly failed to stop for Troopar Bryan Fuller and ran a stop sign at Usborne Road and M-43 in Carlton Township, then drove off the road behind a church on the north side cf M-43 in Carlton Township. Fuller followed the Jeep until Englehart allegedly turned around and drove toward the police cruiser. Fuller backed out of the way as Englehart allegedly drove across a ditch, re-entered the roadway and struck passing motorist. Fuller was then able to apprehend Engle­ hart after the Jeep blew a tire during the pursuit. Englehart registered a .17 on a blood alcohol test. "Its clear he's a classic example of the types of cases we see come through our office," said Makied. "The first is alcohol abuse and the second is neglecting his children." Makied told the court that Englehart owes $80,000 in child support. "And, at the age of 46, he's found drunk and trying to escape the police, getting into a car accident," said Makied. According to defense attorney David Gilbert, however, Englehart's children are all over 18 yean of age and that "neglect is a two-way street." Gilbert added that allegations Englehart tired to hurt someone are false. "He went to the ditch to go around the police officer, he wasn't trying to hit him," said Gilbert, adding that except for the incident, Englehart has not had a problem with alcohol in a number of years. "I’d like to apologize to the court," said Englehart. "I take full responsibility for what I did." "What you did was a very dangerous situation to everyone on the community," said Fisher. "I hope you reconsider you use of alcohol and conclude that it's not worth it" He was also ordered to spend two years on probation and to pay $250 in fines and consists on each of the two convictions. SHELBYVILLE OPEN HOUSE: Fri . Oct. 29th. noon 5:00pm. Blanco Furniture, 10th St A 124th Are.. Allegan Co Over 20.000 sq. ft. Commercial. Jose’ R. Blanco, Realtor owned. 1-800-873-0567. 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No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604. REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Will move if necessary. 1 -800­ 672-9604. ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if necessary . Call Delta Homes, 1-308-968-7376. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD by purchasing one of our many repossessed homes. Pay merits less than rent. Cali Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. HUD APPROVED: 3 bed. 2 bath, stove, refrigerator, & dish­ washer. Down payment as low as $500 No payments for 60 days Call Better Choice Homes. 877-665-7324. WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN? 3 bedroom. 2 bath immediate occupancy. 877-665 7324 larceny in a building for stealing stereo equipment from Kmart in Hastings on Sept. 7. He was also ordered to spend two years dismissed. Coe, who is awaiting sentencing in Eaton County on a similar charge, will serve his sentence concurrently with his pending one-year sentence in Charlotte. "He committed this offense while on bond on another felony," said Makied. "It seems 1 keep coming back and I don't leam," said Coe. "When 1 was reading the (pre-sentence) report, I saw myself through my own eyes. Two close friends of mine have passed away recently and when I was in wl, I thought a lot. I've said before its going to be different but this is not what I want for my life." "I really don't relish sending a young person like you to prison," said Fisher. "I think prison is certainly warranted. Pm going to give you a chance to demonstrate $ee COURT NEWS on page 20 • CORRECTION • An Oct 14 Court News report regarding the sentencing of Chris Hawthorne incorrectly Hated he was convicted of violating his probation by testing positive for cocaine. The cocaine charge was dismissed. Hawthorne is currently serving probation under the terms of the 7411 Status of the Public Health Code offered to first time offenders for simple drug possession, not the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act as reported. The defendant can have the felony kept from his permanent record if he is successful on probation. Although Holmes Youthful Trainee Act and 7411 Status probationers are sentenced in opened court, their court records are required by state statute to be considered non-public. and therefore the facts surrounding their cases are withheld during news gathering efforts �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 28 1999 - Page 19 Woman hurt after collision with road truck A 36-year-old Middleville woman was taken to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids Friday after her car entered the path of a Barry County Road Commis­ sion vehicle in Yankee Springs Town­ ship. Trooper Scott Sharrar from the Hastings Post ot the Michigan State Police said Laura Munjoy was south­ bound on Cherry Valley Road when she rounded a curve onto Bass Road and became startled when a car ap­ peared to be entering the roadway in front of her. Sharrar said the car never left the driveway, but Munjoy allegedly panicked and fishtailed into the path of the eastbcund dump truck. Munjoy re­ portedly suffered non-lite threatening injuries and a driver's side airbag de­ ployed at impact. Responding to the scene was Thornapple Township Emergency Senrices lire and ambu­ lance personnel. Munjoy was treated and released. No other injuries were reported and both vehicles were not driveable. Maple Valley teens expelled for ‘hit list’ by Shawn* Hubbarth and Shelly Snlaer Staff Writers Three Maple Valley High School students were expelled by the Board of Education Monday night for creating a "hit list" that wa« discovered taped to the high school hallway Oct 8. The two 16-year-old and one!5-year-old boys, one from Vermontville and two from Nashville, were given the right to petition for re-enrollment for the 2000-01 school yeer. The list threatened 11 students and staff, including two top administrators in the school. The bottom of the note read, "You all shall die on Oct 31!" No criminal charges will be sought by police authorities or prosecutors in Eaton or Barry Counties. "No crime was committed." said Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford. "The only person it is against the law to threaten without the actual means to carry it out is the President of the United States." Ford explained that his department became involved only b.-cause the school’s liaison officer, Dar Leaf, is also certified as an Eaton County Deputy and works in the ’ * " School District Freedom of Information Act The report revealed that the three boys confessed to concocting the note as a joke, along with a fourth boy, while in art class. One of the boys told police he was not sure which one came up with the idea to make the list but that their goal was to pull a prank to see how seriously the school would take it and that they had no unention of carrying out the threat The boys also told police they did not know who posted the note on the wall in the hallway outside the art room. The fourth boy, a 16-y ear-old from Nashvilk, denied his involvement in the incident. "There wasn’t a direct link, (to the third boy)" said Volz. "He was seated at the same table, but he didn’t participate " The note was discovered by a staff member as students were loading onto byses at the end of the day, said Volz, therefore there was no need to evacuate the school. Police searched the bedroom of one boy with the consent of him and his parents, but found nothing "We did not find any evidence that would lead us to believe that (the boy) and his friends were going to carry out the threat," said Leaf in his report. A crowd of parents, including those whose children were named on the list, attended the meeting Monday, angry at the school board for failing to notify them until Oct. 19, 11 days after lhe note was found. "Why were lhe parents not notified until the 19th?" asked a parent at the meeting. "As we were working on identifying those involved, we didn't know if it was a criminal offense or a school policy violation." said Volz. "We didn’t want to impede the investigation..." "My son was on that list," another parent said. "1 am very, very angry. All three boys have been troublemakers all along... my sons have had problems with these boys since they were little... I have gotten verbal with Gonser (Principal Todd Gomer) about this before for the fact that the school was not doing anything about what was going on. This is an environment that kid’s should not have to come here and worry about being harassed, tripped in the hallway, and pushed into lockers... your explanation for not notifying is not correct. I'm sorry it's not. That’s my child." The parent also asked why lhe matter was handled by Barry County Sheriffs office and not Eaton County. "This is ridiculous. 1 think we need to take a good hard look at what we are allowing our children to do to other children. What's going on is that 1 can come out here to drop off a lunch for my kids and I hear things coming out of these kids mouth that make: me wonder, do they eat with that moi’th "We are not talking about kids that just talk. We are talking about kids that have been violent in the pas: " she said. Another parent talked about her child, who is in grade school being bullied by another student. This student who is in the fourth grade, she said, has broken her daughter's leg twice, once by shoving her off playground equipment, once by kicking her repeatedly. The mother said that this boy has threatened her daughter again and "nil the school said was that they would talk to him." While the school board went into closed session, many parents waiting for the verdict outside said that they also had wanted to comment to the board and did not know that they had to sign the request sheet before the meeting to do so. Many said they were not happy with the way the board was handling the situation, saying they were discouraged from artending the meeting, and were told it would all be in closed session anyway, and were not given the time of the meeting, instead relying on the newspaper for that information. One mother said, as she waited, "1 feel uninformed, the fact that they waited so lo^beforctounz us know Qi^^hild was( WnMt 1®.*1 mawa St so angry.Vlad to herself as a girlfriend of one of the boys suspended entered into a verbal argument with a group of parents. "This was a joke and you guys are taking it way too seriously," the gi.ifriend said. "Ifs net a big deal. You are saying bad things about these boys and you don’t even know them." "I’ve known them since they were little," said one vocal parent. "And they have been in trouble since the beginning. I have had to personally tell them to leave my boys alone." "How do you know what they do?" asked the girlfriend. "You are not here every day, so you don’t know what they do, do you? You're just stereotyping them." read about it in the papers. For a parent there is nothing that is more precious than your children, and protecting them comes first. This board doesn't seem to be concerned about our feelings." Two students, one of whom identified 'Quality work at competitive prices. " Serving Hastings area for 6 years. 15 years experience • all work guaranteed. (616) 945-4669 Office Help wanted Full time. Excellent customer service skills, experience with a multi-line phone system and data entry required. Send resume to Ad #679 C/O J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058 Carrier Supervisor We are currently seeking to fill the position of Holt/Mason Carrier Supervisor. Duties include, but are not lim­ ited to. delivery of product to the carriers, recruiting and supervising newspaper carriers and manag­ ing the newspaper delivery sys­ tem. Please send resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Manager Community Newspapers 239 S. Cochran, Charlotte. Ml 48813 EOE "This is not a joke and you come back to me after ten years or so after you have had kids and you tell me if it happened to your child if you would take it as a joke. My sons are afraid to go to school because of this" one adult said. "I’m not going to have kids," the girl said. "That's probably a good thing," one parent quipped. After nearly an hour and a half, the The Hastings Area School System with the Christman Company as Construction Manager plan to contract for excavating and creating a soccer field at the High School site. Contractors shall submit proposals for select specifications in the Division 2 documents.will.beavailable fora $100 refundable deposit at The Christman Company. 678 Front Avenue NW, Suite 150, Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 454-4454. Sealed proposals are due at 1 p.m. EDT, Friday. November 5, 1999 at the Christman Company, Grand Rapids Office. For more information contact Tom Tennessen, The Christman Company at (616) 454-4454. parents and others went back in to the meeting room, and the board then voted for the expulsion, all in favor except board member Frank Dunham who voted no. "I... am sorry for the thoughts in this letter." wrote one of the boys in a statement for police. "It was absolutely not meant to be taken serious and was meant as a joking discussion. We all thought it was a big joke without thinking of the outcome if it was found serious." The teen went on to say say that he understood why people became afraid. "We don’t mean to scare any of the people and it was not meant to be taken as a threat," he wrote. In another statement, one of the teens wrote: "I meant no harm... We wqj^ir*~ laughing and joking about it at the tune, but I realize now that it is very serious. If given a second chance, 1 surely wouldn't make the same decision as to write the note." See HIT UST, continued page 20 EARN $9.00 PER HOUR WHILE YQU I EARN Join the noticing assisUSu class al Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held November 17 through December 6 and is not in session on weekends. After successful comple­ tion of state testing, wage will increase to $10 per hour. Apply for this opportunity in person by Novem­ ber II. f ^ornapplc 2700 Nashvilk Read. llaMings. Ml 49U5K EOE KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE The Dear, tor Regional Education is a full-time. 12­ month position. This position provides leadership, direction and development for academic centers in Hastings. Coldwater and Albion, Michigan, as well as the Department of Lifelong Learning Specific dutieg will include budget development, supervision of staff, planning and development, community relations, program offerings and evaluation. Must be able to function effectively in a team environment focused on student learning, clarifying vision and direction for the division and will serve as a member of the Academic Cabinet: must be able to work in a collaborative manner with administrators across the College Required: Master's Degree m liberal arts and sci­ ences. teaching experience at the post-secondary level, a ’mmistrative experience at the post-secondary level, and community college experience. Preferred: Doctorate Degree Annual salary range $53,282 - $66,602 Excellent fringe benefit package. Send only a letter of application addressing qualifications and detailed r^sumd to Administrative Services Job #781 n. Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue. Battle Creek. Ml 49017-3397. Materials win be accepted until position is filled, review of applications will begin on 11/29/1999. Materials may be mailed, faxed (616 962-4290) or emailed (admserv@keltogg.cc.mi.us). Visit our website at www.kellogg.cc.mi.us. 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Delton man dies after 25-foot fall from ladder A 48-year-uld Delton man who was trimming trees for a friend died Monday when a falling limb struck the ladder he was on in the 7000 block of Hayward Road in Orangeville Township. Deputy Don Nevins said Dennis Grubuis had placed a 20-foot ladder onto the tail­ gate of a pickup truck and was about 25 feet in the air when the accident occurred at about noon. "When the limb was cut through, ft came back and struck the ladder, knocking it off the bumper and causing the victim to fall to the ground," said Nevins. "His wife was right there and saw the whole thing." Wayland Ambulance transported Grubuis to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where he was pronounced dead of head injuries. Grubuis was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was employed as an air traffic controller for the Kalamazoo-Bat­ tle Creek International Airport He was an avid bow and gun hunter and fly fisherman. A native of Kalamazoo, Grubuis leaves behind his wife, Fllen, their children Kris­ ten and Troy Buerger of Texas and Brian and Becky Grubuis of Delton and his par­ ents, Donald and Donna Grubuis of Rich­ land. He is also survived by a brother and sis­ ter-in-law, Randy and Paula Grubuis of Kalamazoo and a grandchild, expected in A memorial service will be conducted at I p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, al Faith United Methodist Church. HIT LIST, cont. from page 19 Dunham said later that he felt the expulsion was more than was warranted, but that the next consequence down was not adequate. "I wanted something that made them aware of their indiscretion but didn't remove them from the educational setting," said Dunham. Dunham said he would have liked to sec the students performing tasks such as cleaning out the buses or parking lots daily at the school to give the boys time tc reflect on their actions. October 29 Saturday October 30 M0 am to At Dreisbach Motors, we're going stark raving rfiad! 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NO. 44 Circuit judge upholds settlement for sewer by Mary Warner Staff Writer A settlement of a suit against the de­ signers and builders of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water System was upheld by Circuit Judge James Fisher after a hearing on the matter last Friday in Barry County Circuit Court. Fisher said the suit was "the type of case that cries out for settlement because of the amount of money involved" and because of the problems that would ensue if the case went to trial and those pressing the suit lost. The lawsuit was initiated in 1997 by Barry County, the Southwest Barry County Sewe- and Waler Authority, and the Barry County Department of Public Works. It alleged that the sewer system is defective and asked that the defendants, including Progressive Architecture Engineering. Earth Tech Inc.. Moore & Bruggink Inc.. Balkema Inc.. ATEC Associates, and Erhardt Construction Co., be held respon­ sible for the problems with the system In February 199b the Greater Wall Lake Association Filed suit in Barry Circuit Court, asking to join the plaintiffs in the case. In May of 1998 the association was granted status as an "intervenor,*’ but Fisher stipulated that the association would not be permitted to block any settlement arrived at by the plaintiffs and defendants. The judge ordered that the case go to mediation, which began last May. After many meetings, a settlement was reached whereby Progcssive Engineering would be required to pay fot the manufacturing and installation costs of a boiler that would heat waler in the wastewatei basin. One of the mam problems of the system is that the temperature of the sewage in the basins has been too cold during winter months for bacteria to properly break it down and make it safe to release into the environment. According to the settlement. Progressive also will pay fuel costs for the boiler for a two-year test period. If after that two-year lest period the sewage still docs not meet state discharge standards, the plaintiffs will be allowed lo reinstitute the suit. The Greater Wall Lake Association took exception to the settlement, filing an ob­ jection to it in circuit court, saying that the scope of the lawsuit was too narrow and should have included problems with pipes being laid too shallow, contributing to the coldness of the sewage coming into the basin. The association also said pollution problems and health concerns related to spillages from pipes not buried deeply enough were not addressed in the suit or the settlement. The hearing Friday was an opportunity for the association to present its objections before Fisher. Association attorney Bill Doherty gave the court records of spillages from broken pipes in the sewer system and pointed out that the county would ultimately be liable for any claims made by individuals con­ cerning environmental damages or health problems as ? result p*Uagts But Richard McNulty. Um attorney rep­ resenting Barry County, told Fisher that "this is one of the best settlements in terms of what my client wanted me to do." He pointed out that ail of the govern­ mental boards required to approve the set­ tlement did so unanimously. Also, he said, the alternative of having a trial might result in a decision unfavorable to the county, or a jury could award less than the settlement is offering, or some of the de­ fendants 'might go into insolvency." Even if the plaintiffs "win big." he said, the county might still have to deal with an ap­ peal by the defendants. "In my client's unanimous estimation, this is the best of both worlds. If it doesn't work we have leave to go back and say ... sec you in court.'" In a brief filed in response lo the associa­ tion's written objections to the settlement, the plaintiffs claimed that their original complaint did include a request for damages Spencer returns to City Council ate as warranted." After the hearing Friday, Wall Lake resi­ dents John Hosier and Barb Cichy ex­ pressed disappointment over Fisher's ruling and said they will continue lo seek remedies against the architects and builders of the system. They are also trying to de­ termine exactly what role public officials had in allowing the pipes to be buried too shallow. According to the brief filed by the plain­ tiffs, those who installed the pipes will claim in a jury trial that "the pipes were not installed at the specified depth because a change order was allegedly issued lo cer­ tain installers allowing lhe pipes to be buried at a depth of only 30 inches where the groundwater was high." and "the Board of Public Works released certain installers from liability for lhe pipes' depth." See SETTLEMENT, cont. page 17 New Red Cross manager hired County." Marsh will assume full-time duties. Thoresen was working in a part-time capac­ something again." Spencer said he really has no specific plans yet on what he wants to do in Jan­ uary when he officially takes office, replac­ ing the retiring Miriam White. "It's just working with the other council members in trying to make lhe city a better lot had no opposition. The following is a brief rundown of the positions, candidates and vote totals: Mayor Frank Campbell 250, First Ward Councilman Barry Wood 55. Second Ward estimated at $11 million, might not be re­ coverable under current Michigan law. In regards to environmental damage, lhe brief slates that "the plaintiffs have not in­ curred. and have no present information and belief, that lhe plaintiffs would ever incur any environmental cleanup cosls." The lake association also asserted in its objections that there is a potential for lower property values within lhe sewer dis­ trict because of problems with lhe sewer system. The answering brief states that "properly values can.only be advanced by the proposed settlement. If the proposed solution is effective, the facility will oper­ of its disaster board. Marsh will begin her duties Dec. 6. Bill Johnson, a member of lhe Red Cross board of directors, said the organiza­ tion is "very fortunate to have a dynamic personality such as Gayle. Judy did a fine job for us. We feel Gayle will continue the improvement of the Red Cross in Barry 1992 Both Heath and Spencer were the top vote getters in a field of four candidates last August in the primary to win the right to move un to the general election Nov. 2. "I was very happy lo win," Spencer said. "Karen Heath is an excellent person and it was a good contest. I hope she runs for North Michigan Avenue. The Third Ward race was the only con­ test Tuesday Every other name on the bal­ for MWer or^Maky pipes due to the constructed depth of the pipes. However, the brief states, "lhe plaintiffs chose, with the input of the mediator, lo forego these claims. This choice was due to the fact that the costs incurred to date were relatively small. More importantly, the plaintiffs recognize the difficulties in proving at trial that the cause of each break was the depth of lhe pipe, and the difficulty of estimating future breaks." Also, the brief stated, lhe cost to rebury lhe pipes, which has been by Mary Warner Staff Writer Gayle Marsh, lhe human resources buyer/coordinator for Flexfab, has been hired as lhe new manager of lhe Barry County Red Cross office. Marsh lakes lhe place of Judy Thoresen, who left the position Oct. 1 to pursue an interest in disaster services. Thoresen will continue with the local Red Cross as chair Donald Spencer is back on the Hastings City Council. Spencer, owner of a local towing and wrecking service, was elected to an open Third Ward seat by defeating local busi­ nesswoman Karen Heath 83 to 69 Tuesday in the city's biennial election. He returns after a seven-year hiatus, stepping down in 1992 after moving out of the Second Ward to his current home in the Third Ward. He had served on the council from 1987 to Dlace," he said. However, he did note that he wants lo see lhe Third Ward get its fair share of fi­ nancial support and he'd like to see repairs done on city streets such as Jefferson and Kiss is still a Kiss... Employees at Hastings Mutual Insurance dressed up for their annual Halloween Costume Contest last Friday, participating in a company tradition of more than 20 years. Taking second place were these employees from the Marketing, Imaging and Printing departments who dressed up like the rock band Kiss. See page 13 for other winners. Donald Spencer Councilman Harold Hawkins 29. Fourth Ward Councilman Donald Tubbs 42. Board of Review Member Richard Heath 231 and Board of Review Member Brent W illison 229. Only 289 people cast ballots, out of a total of 4.862 registered voters in Hast­ ings. The figure represents a dismal 5.9 percent of the eligible electorate. ity. Marsh, 50, is a graduate of Hastings High School and has an associate's degree in music from Central Michigan Univer­ sity. She has been an emergency medical lechnician (EMT) inslructor/coordinaior and started a volunteer ambulance service in Kincheioe. a town located in lhe Upper Peninsula. She worked for Hastings Build­ ing Products and then went to Flexfab. where she has been for the past 12 years. She is married and has six children. She has been a volunteer since she was a teen­ ager. She started reading to nursing home patients while still in high school, helped coordinate the Fourth of July celebration in Brooklyn, Mich., when she lived there, taught first aid and and CPR classes, and Gayle Marsh has been a blood donor. She is currently on the advisory board for the Volunteer Center of Barry County and is a member of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, where she works on the Christmas and Spring Fling committees. She is sad to leave Flexfab. she said. "It's a great company. Doug DeCamp is one of the finest members of lhe commu­ nity 1 know. He has always been very sup­ portive of Flexfab employees being in­ volved in volunteer activities." She is excited about her new position, she said, and looking forward to the chal­ lenges of the new job. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday November 4 1999 NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Chamber After Hours planned The next “Business After Hours" session for current and potential mem­ bers of the Barry County Area Cham­ ber of Commerce will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 18, at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Hosts for the event will be lhe of­ fices of Miller Real Estate and the Metropolitan Title Company. The afternoon and evening will in­ clude refreshments, a time to relax and visit with business associates, to meet new people and promote areas busi­ ness. For more information, call the chamber at 945-2454. Seminar set on hormones A free educational seminar for women of all ages. "The Rise and Fall of Hormones," will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. at the Main Street Savings Bank in Hast­ ings. Topics will include weight gain, night sweats, hot flashes, menstrual cramps, PMS, fibrocystic lumps, in­ fertility. mood swings and osteoporo­ sis. Participants also can learn about hormone replacement therapy, what is referred to as “the estrogen myth," progesterone and the difference be­ tween synthetic drugs and natural compounds The speaker will be Tom Flynn, a registered nurse who is involved with manufacturing and research on natural hormones replacement. He also has been an associate of Dr. John R. Lee, best selling author of "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause." For more information, call Renee B «kes at 1-888-404-3652 Williams Family to sing tonight An evening of bluegrass, country and gospel music, featuring the Williams Family and the Taylored Pennies, will be held at 6:30 tonight (Thursday, Nov. 4) during the Musi­ cians' Showcase al Arb- s Restaurant. Three generations «f the Williams Family have played across the Mid­ west over the years Under the leader­ ship of their father. Larry, the children and now Larry's grandchildren have played traditional bluegrass. They have released numerous albums over the years. Since Larry's death. Jim Bradford, formerly of Rem Wall's Green Valley Boys, has been tilling in on fiddle Opening that night will be the duo Tay'ored Pennies from the Hastings/Delton area. Made up of Terri Pennepacker and Mary Taylor, the duo sings both gospel and country music Seating for the concerts is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Workshop set on parenting The Child Abuse Prevention Coun­ cil of Barry County will sponsor a workshop “Parenting into the 21st Century" from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 6, at Hastings High School. Keynote speaker will be Naomi Haines Griffith, consultant to the Al­ abama Children’s Trust Fund and di­ rector of Parents and Children To­ gether. She will talk about “Parenting the Angry Child." Others scheduled to make presenta­ tions are Dawn Colton. “Early Child­ hood Screens;" Cindy Kaczmarczyk, "Kinder Music;" Carol Poole, "The Diagnosis. Treatment and Self Man­ agement of ADHD;" Connie Lange and Kathy Walters-Surratt, “Fun Ac­ tivities for Families. Scout Troops and 4-H Clubs;" Kay Loftus, "Infant Brain Development;" Nancy Bradley. "Homework without Tears;" Randy Bell, Parents as Asset Builders: 40 Developmental Assets of Adoles­ cents;" Jason Sixberry and Randy Overmire. "Child Safety in the Public Domain;" Edwain A. Ford, “Fathers Are Parents. Too” and Janet Goforth. "Raising Your Kin (Extended Family Care of Children)." Deadline for pre-registration is Fri­ day. Oct 29 For more information, call 948­ 3264 'Diabetic Eye* lecture slated Split County board says yes to maximum millage rate Ophthalmologist Dr. Kimberly Nor­ ris will present a community lecture on "The Diabetic Eye" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Nov. 8, at the Pennock Hospital Conference Center. The program is intended to provide insight into diabetic retinopathy, a common complication of diabetes af­ fecting nearly of ail who have the dis­ ease. It can cause vision loss cu even blindness. Participants can learn how early de­ tection and treatment, including laser surgery, offers the best opportunity to prevent or reduce vision loss. The program is free. For more in­ formation or to register, call 948­ 3125. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor After holding two public meetings, the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted 5-3 to approve setting lhe 1999 county millage rale at 6.2488 mills. That’s a reduction from last year's 6.5652 mills. The tax levy could have been lowered by an additional 0064 mills, but the majority of the board opted to levy the maximum al­ lowable millage. The board could not have levied the extra millage without a public hearing because of state Truth in Taxation legislation which would otherwise hold the revenue to last year's amount. The extra millage amounts to six-tenths of one penny for each $1,000 of State Equalized Valuation. For example, a homeowner with an SEV of $50,000 would pay about a dollar more in taxes be­ cause of the increase from the hearing. Voting not to levy lhe maximum allow­ able millage last week were commissioners Emmet Herrington, Rod Goebel and Sandy James. Goebel said the increase was so insignif­ icant that the county could "afford to do without" it. The total 6.2488 mills approved for this year includes 4.8937 for county general op­ eration. .2447 for Chtrlton Park opera­ tions, 2447 for the COA and .8657 for 911 The millage gain from Truth in Taxation will bring in an additional $7,064 in revenues. Out of that amount, the county's general operating budget will receive $5,434 based on its allocated millage; Historic Charlton Park and the County Commission on Aging each will get an extra $326 based on its voted millage, and E-91 l/Cenlral Dispatch will receive an additional $978. The board held public hearings on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 rather than one as required by stale law because of a typographical crro? that was published in the county’s legal Holiday Ball set by Red Cross Plans are developing for the Ameri­ can Red Cross Barry County chapter's fourth annual Holiday Ball Saturday evening, Nov. 27. The event will begin with a social hour at 7 p.m. ard dancing at 8 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jeiferson streets The popular local group Les Jazz, directed ty Joseph LaJoye, and the Taylored Pennies, with Mary Taylor and Terri Pennepacker, will entertain and disc jockey Archie Wood will be emcee. Tickets are available at $12 p^r per­ son from members of the Red Cross board, at lhe Commission on Aging, D & N Mortgage Company, the Credit Bureau and Advanced Com­ mercial Printers. Proceeds from '.he ball will be used to support the local Red Cross chap­ ter. Chamber plans dinner Friday notice announcing the hearing. The paid notice, published in a recent issue of the Banner, staled the hearing date as Tuesday, Oct. 27. a date that doesn't exist. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said the coun­ A celebration of growth and success for the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce will be held at the annual awards dinner Friday evening, Nov. 5, at the Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake. The group is expected to celebrate expanding to a county-wide Chamber of Commerce, moving to a new down­ town location, adding five seats to the board of directors and signing on 60 new members, including seven town­ ships and three villages. The chamber did it all in 1999 while pulling off the annual Spring Fling celebration, Hastings Sidewalk Sales, Hastings Summerfest, monthly Legislative Coffee events, quarterly newsletters, the KCC Business Suc­ cess Scries and more. Executive Director Dixie StadelManshum will present a speech, "It*s All About You." Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Pacific Trio, consist­ ing of Joe LaJoye, Gene Englerth and Art Wunsch. The evening's highlight will be the presentation of the Sam Walton Busi­ ness Leader Award to J-Ad Graphics company Vice President Fred Jacobs. Also at the meeting, the members will hold an election to fill five, threeyear terms on the Board of Directors. Three of the five directors are seeking re-elec'.ior., while two are not. Anyone interesied in running for the Chamber Board or making a reserva­ tion for the dinner (taken until Oct. 29) can call Stadel-Manshum at 945­ 2454. ty's attorney advised holding two public hearings to compensate for those who might think the hearing was Wednesday, Oct. 27 rather than Tuesday. Oct. 26 as originally scheduled. During/he Ocg? 2^public hearing Ward , Weiler of Hastings and several people from the McNew family, who did not give their first names, objeacd lo the truth in taxa­ tion increase. County Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough said lhe McNews objec­ tions actually were a result of the state's Proposal A. At lhe Oct. 27 hearing, Weiler again ob­ jected to the proposal as well as Earl Willi­ son of South Broadway Street. They were the only members of the public lo attend. "Why do we need this much money? Do we have a surplus to work on?" asked Willison Currently, lhe county has a fund balance of about $1.5 million, bul Bailey said if the county should face financial difficulties in the future "that's not a great surplus." Willison said, "Just like United Way, everything goes up every year. It's going to have to level out somewhere. We've got old people in the county, women and kids who arc just barely making it. We've got to stop somewhere." "Actually your millage lax rate is less than last year," Scarbrough said, even with the maximum allowable millage gain. Weiler said tlie county's money belongs lo lhe people and suggested that commis­ sioners give citizens a tax credit with the surplus fund balance. "There is a big difference between a politician that is on a public payroll against one that is in business for him­ self," he said The county has an opportunity every year to hold a truth in taxation hearing, Scarbrough said. In lhe future, several county commis­ sioners said they may ask stale legislators to simply language and explanations in the legal requirements for publishing informa­ tion about the truth in taxation public hear­ ings. Commissioners, Scarbrough and citi­ zens who attended the hearings said the le­ gal notices, which include complicated mathematical formulas, arc confusing and difficult to understand. Scarbrough said the county is required lo publish the notices that way because of slate law. Truth in Taxation and the Hcadlcc tax limitation amendment arc two separate statutory requirements "and that's where wc all get confused," Scarbrough said. Hcadlcc says "you can't levy more than the rate of inflation...Wc reduce the lax rale every year under the Hcadlcc Amendment. We're not going around Hcadlcc. What wc arc doing is coming from the base tax rate which is truth in taxation and that says you can't levy more dollars this year than you did last year...With truth in taxation wc can go as far as Hcadlcc will let us. We're not going over Hcadlcc." she said. "Il's a very confusing mechanism,” Commissioner Robert Wenger said. "Extremely confusing," agreed Scar­ brough. "Once you get into a constitu­ tional amendment situation, the enabling legislation is reams of documents for one calculation and that's where wc get bogged down.” Herrington said the state legislation should be clarified so people can understand it. Based on a report prepared by Scar­ brough. County Administrator Michael Brown said the county's total taxable value for 1999 is $1,086,717,175, an increase of $64,707,547 from last year. Losses to the 1998 taxable value from fire, demolition, etc. were $7,572,119. New construction '.his year amounted to a gain of $44.6 mil­ lion. The 1999 inflation rate is 1.016 percent. In other business, the county board: • Set 10 a.m. Nov. 9 as the date for a public hearing on the proposed county gen­ eral fund budget for 2000. • Approved a five-year extension, until 2003, for the Algonquin Community Lake Association on a seven-percent interest land contract wiin lhe county. In 1989, lhe ALCA purchased county-owned lake prop­ erty for $40,000 and currently owes $9,000. The lodge property site is used for Some of the Christmas requests are from people who are temporarily laid off from jobs and "not able to do well at Christmas. To adopt a family for Christmas or for more information, call Love Inc. between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 948-9555. during the time the deputy is performing the chief account clerk responsibilities. • Approved the hiring of a temporary, part-time employee in the prosecuting at­ torney's office to replace a staff member on disability and an intern who is leaving at the end of the year. • Decided lo continue to have stale offi­ cials foreclose on local property forfeited to the county treasurer. State law now allows counties the option to foreclose, but com­ missioners believe that task is "loo great of a burden to take on." • Re-appointed V. Hany Adrounie to the Family Independence Board for a three year term ending in October, 2002; Ardith Baum and Sharon Rich to the Parks & Recreation Commission for three year terms, ending in December of 2002; and Robert Shaffer to the Soldiers & Sailors Relief Commission for a four year term, ending in December. 2003. • Heard Jim Bruce, who has been district forester in the Barry Conservation District for more than three years, say that he is now pan of a new program that began Oct. I through cooperation with lhe slate De­ partment of Agriculture and Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Forest Service. Bruce is now a wildlife biologist and a forester for five counties, including Barry, Clinton, Ingham and Eaton. He will con­ tinue to have an-office in Hastings. "Every county in the slate is now covered with a natural resource professional that can help that private landowner or government agency...with their wildlife, eco-system and forestry-type problems," he said. • Appointed John Tobias of Middleville and Donald Drewel of Freeport of the Board of County Canvassers. Drcwel's name was submitted by the Republican Party and To­ bias' name was submitted by the Demo­ cratic Party. Their terms will expire at the end of October, 2003. • Approved allowing the County Area Chamber of Commerce to have potted trees on the Courthouse lawn prior to the Dec. 3-5 Christmas Festival and gave permission for lhe Hastings Jaycees to sell cut Christmas trees on the property. • Gave permission for the county chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers to hold its annual candlelight vigil on the court­ house lawn Dec. II. Bus drivers get 4 percent wage increase over 2 years by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings School Board has ratified a new two-year contract with the Hastings Area Bus Drivers' Association that gives bus drivers a 2 percent wage increase this year and another 2 percent wage increase next yebr. "Adopt* a family for Christmas With the holiday season less than two months away, Love Inc. of Barry County has received lhe names of more than 450 county residents who would appreciate a Christmas basket to brighten the holiday season. Love inc. will coordinate the names of Hastings families and some from outlying areas with people, churches, schools, civic groups, businesses and other organizations who want to "adopt" a family for Christmas. Groups in Delton, Middleville and Nashville are taking all the names of people wanting Christmas baskets in their respective areas. The Christmas basket project is a team effort with the County Family Independence Agency, which mails out the Christmas help request forms for its clients to fill out. When someone adopts a family they are responsible to purchase gifts and or food and deliver them to the family. community activities and benefits citizens of the lake area. • Approved a request for the County Trial Court to use funds from its budget to re­ place nine glass windows with one-way mirrors. The cost is expected to be about $400. • Authorized the District Court Adminis­ trator to hire a temporary, part-time em­ ployee through Dec. 31 with funding to come from the District Court budget. The board also agreed to compensate a deputy clerk al the chief account clerk pay rate Approval of the contract was done at a special board meeting Tuesday. The drivers' wage increases are only slightly higher than they were in the last two-year contract, which required a 2.4 percent increase in 1997-98 and a 1.5 per­ cent increase in 1998-99. Bus drivers have been operating without a current contract since July I. The new contract will be retroactive to that date. The new contract was approved by bus drivers last week. The agreement includes a cap on health insurance premiums that requires the dis­ trict to pay the first 2 percent of any pre­ mium increase, the drivers to cover the next 8 percent of any increase, and the dis­ trict and drivers to equally share the cost of any premium increases over 10 percent. It also increases the amount drivers will have to pay for prescriptions from $2 to $5, a provision that was also made in the recently ratified contract with the Hastings Education Association. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the prescription co-pay increase allowed the district to obtain in­ surance at a less expensive rate. The contract approval ends a long nego­ tiation process that included what some described as an episode of the "blue flu," where a few drivers called in sick, purport­ edly to protest the contract that was then being proposed. A contract voted down by drivers in September would have given them a 1.3 percent wage increase this year and a 2 per­ cent increase next year. Haunted House a winner at Pennock Most original in the decorating contest between departments at Pennock Hospital was Pennock's Health & Wellness Center. Deb Shriber, in the background, creatively devised a haunted house for all who entered and dodged the “body parts’ and make-believe rats. Refreshments included "poison apples’ and "blood punch." Other winners in the contest included the Health Information Management Department, which captured Hastings "best overall" honors with decorations, costumes, a skit and a song to depict a Haunted Never-Never Land theme. The best depicted Halloween theme award went to the second shift Housekeeping Department. Most humorous and creative honors went to Pennock's Laboratory Department for “Igor's Mad Lab.“ Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at.. 616-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 4. IMS- Pages SAXON SOCSR POffil Saxons handle host Huskies for district title by Jim Jensen - Sports Editor Sam Stafford (21) concentrates on his drive up the field during Saturday's district tMe win at Forest Hills Northern. Cun Norris' second half goal lifted Hastings' varsity soccer team to a Division II district title Saturday against Forest Hills Northern on Northern's home turf. Norris' tally, assisted by Matt Norris, was the lone score in the 1-0 defensive battle. The shutout effort was aided by the work of Dan Deming in lhe Hastings' goal. The Saxons, now 18-2-1, traveled to Eaton Rapids High School for regional action on Wednesday The blue and gold faced Redford Thurston. Thurston was the regional champion in the Farmington district. Hastings did not allow a fcoal in the three district playoff games. That type of effort was certainly needed against a very solid FHN squad last Saturday "They (the Saxon players) seem lo do what it takes," Hastings coach Dennis Argetsinger said. "It was a very, very lough defensive game." The Saxons not only have skill, according to their coach, but they also have a lol of heart. "They try so hard and work so hard." Argetsinger said. "It makes you appreciate everything that they do out there." Jake Heuss (11) and Matt Gergen (22) leads the Saxons tn a victory celebration after their big triumph at the conclusion of Saturday's contest. Paul Corcerelli (24) battles with a Husky defender for control of the bad. Saxon soccer coach Dennis Argetsinger shares the team’s special moment Saturday with player Matt Hayes. Ben Shaw (S) goes into the air and masters a header during Wednesday's second district victory. Photos by Perry Hardin Goaikeeper Dan Deming, and the Hastings' defense, stood tall in the three district wins. Curt Norns score in the second half proved to be the title clincher tor the blue and gold hooters The soccer squad at Hastings High School shows off the hardware from the district tournament with coach Dennis Argetsinger holding up the trophy. The Saxons opened regional play Wednesday at Eaton Rapid',. F �“•S* 4 - Th* Hsatmga Barvwr - Thumtay. NowmOw 4. IOM |LETTERS from our readers... Bomb threats are acts of immaturity Dear editor, I am a student at Hastings High School. I am extremely angry about the events of Oct. 27 and 28. There have been two bomb threats. On Oct. 27 at the beginning of second class of the day, a school official came over the announcements and told the teachers to check their mail. My teacher told us to pack our things because we were going to Johnson Field. Then the fire alarm went olf and we were excused to go to the athletic field To the best of my knowledge, it was 34 degrees out side, there was still frost on lhe ground while I walked down to the bleachers. Many students had no coats and were wearing T-shirts The student body »t outside in the cold for almcst two hours I’m just thankful that it was not raining and cold like it was last year when we had our first bomb threat. White we were sitting out there another school official announced to us that the school was being checked anti they would not let us back in the school until they were sure that the school was safe. We sat through a class penod and part of a lunch penod On Oct. 28, during the first class period of the day, a school official came over the announcements and again told the teachers to check their mail. The students all sighed and knew what was happening. My teacher told us to go get our coats because there was another bomb threat. We were again excused by the fire alarm, but for the first time this alarm scared me The threat stated that the bomb would go off at 10 a.m. At 10, the students were standing across the circle drive in front of the school. At about 10:05, the student body was allowed back in the school According to lhe school official, wc would not be let back m the school until it was safe. I would like to know how the offi­ cials felt the school was safe... was it because it was after 10? Or was it because they were reasonably sure that since there was a threat the day before, there could not possible be a real bomb that day? They could not possibly have known that there was not really a bomb. The bomb might have been really *et to go of at 10:30, but since there was not a thorough search, we could have all died. Fortunately, there was no bomb and we could go on with our day. But what wiH happen on the day the offtalbwt reason­ ably sure there is not a bomb, but in truth there is and we have a massive amount of dead or wounded people? I would like the person or persons responsible for this to think of what they are doing. It’s causing people to not take this type of situation seriously If someday the unfortunate happens and there is a bomb, I would like the officials to make better choices, not based on the thought that “Oh. it cannot be possible there have been too many fake threats We won’t do anything." but on the possibility that there is a bomb and something has to be done now. Think about what you arc doing., you arc a member of the student body too, you would be left in the school with us if the worst possible case happened, you would Novel is good read To the editor: I really look forward to the novel “Not Guilty. Just Dead." I read all the rest of the Banner first and save the novel for last. This is a good story with lots of charac­ ters and suspense that keeps building each week. Itls just my kind of read. Letitia Smith, Hastings HasttngsBaNNER •NEWSROOMD^mlT Mxjng Elarw Gfeert E<*or) Shafty Suiter Helen Mudry Patnaa Johns Mary VMtmer Jernes Jeneen Shawne Huttwft Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CletrtWd eccepw. Monday through Pnday 8 a m » 5 X p.m . S«urday 8 X A* • Moon Soott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Sabscriptten Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year m adprang counties $29 00 per year etsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: POtaB Hastings Ml 49056-0602 Second Ciass Postage Paid at Masting* Ml 49058 suffer just as much as the rest of the stu­ dents would. We arc almost adults and all wish we could be treated as adults. Then some per­ son showing a great lack of maturity does soothing childish to get attention This reflects badly on the rest of the students. We all appear to be immature and so we are treated like children. Grow up? This is not a game This is affecting the students adversely. I for one do not feel safe at school. The fire Leaf pickup does cost too much alarm now scares me and officials making announcement for teachers to check their mail cause the students to panic. This affects the way students get out of the build­ ing. It is not easy to get out when there is a mass of scared individuals in your way... and it does not help if you happen to be scared also. A concerned student. Hastings High School (Name withheld by request) Christians ‘hazy perceptions’ challenged To the editor: Michael Owen Lyons, in a letter to the editor Sept. 30, wrote: "What is happening in America? Why arc children killing chil­ dren in our schools? There arc many other horrible things happening in America. Some people haven’t got a clue and others could care less. In my opinion, the answers are very obvious and come from one root, ’ Godlessness’.’* And he goes on redundantly about Christianity, the Bible and the solution. Perhaps the writer gets his pathos from the wave-tips of his rag/tube media. Mix that with his Amencan/Christian iconomgraphy and he has the panacea to his afore­ mentioned moral dilemmas - more Christianity. His perception that outside Christianity morality cannot exist, is a worn out reli­ gious musing that logically whole nations should be in total anarchy due to their non­ Christian societies. But this just isn’t so. That the Christians populating lhe earth a* present arc the only glue that keeps the human race from total wreckage is laughable. His selective memory of the beginnings of “America’ is muddled, where the “killing of children” along with their families, was the basic drive to furrash a space for his house. The murderous theocracies of Christian history that sought to establish his “Godfur mind set, elude him. Let’s all get Christianity and the morality that fills us at that instant, and we will not have children killing children. After a few more aphorisms from “The Bible," the writer acknowledges weak Christians by referring to “wimp, milktoast Christians" and his solution to this is don’t be one! Further counsel: don’t be ashamed of "your faith" and stay away from “outside influences” that "water down” faith. And then...? One other sentence, “Our children in our government schools are encouraged to believe there is no God and that ’here is no right or wrong" I don’t know where to start on this statement, but I would surely want to know the writer’s sources with what schools are doing and maybe the writer could school me in his keen grasp of "right" and "wrong." I certainly welcome the frayed tangles of Christian-based thinking like this to cause reflection on that little glimmer of vestigial morality in my left little pinky. I just cannot shake it off. It keeps me functional. It gets the kids to government schools on time, keeps them fed and 1 realize that the prob­ lems we face arc more complex than the writer^ hazy perceptions tell him. If I ever lose my pinky what will I do? Stewart Muzak, Middleville Know Your Legislators: U-S. Senate Spancar Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. .. Carl Lavin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office BuiMtog,rWashington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: llo W^an Ave., Federal. Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (618: ,456-2531. Rick Tormeia. regional representative. U.S. ConyrMS Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomappfo, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third ot HcJ>e Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington O.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St. Holland, Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city ot Hastings, the upper two-thlrds ot Hope Township ^nd a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 48503, phone (616) 451-8383. Mok Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phono (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line lor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan LegfoMure Gov. John Engler, Repubrcan, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanna Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all ol Barry County). Michigan Stale Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (aH ot Barry County), Michigan House ol Representatives. 351 Ca.ritol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 3730842. To the editor: The City Council members are right when they say wc need to find a cheaper way of picking up our leaves. But not at the expense of the elderly in our town. If the city needs to cut costs that badly, then it’s time they start to look at how some of the other cities our size do things. This doesn’t mean cities like Grand Rapids. 1 mean cities like Allegan. When our city workers pick up leaves they go all out. 1 have seen as many as four dump trucks, two front end loaders, a city pickup truck and two men with rakes. That’s anywhere from six to nine people picking up leaves. The city of Allegan uses two people and a vacuum, much like the new sewer vacuum truck we already have. One man drives the truck, and the other vacuums the leaves that are placed on the side of the road, not in the street. Now I’m sure that by saving the cost of four to seven people and the use of all that equipment, we could save enough to pay for a vacuum. Our city workers use three trucks to plow snow, one right after the other. Allegan uses two and gets the same results, white a bob­ cat clears all the city sidewalks. I sat here this spring and watched seven men cut down a tree. Two were outside contractors hired to do the job. One man was cutting the tree and the other was handling the rope. One city worker was driving the backhoe, and another driving the truck. I’m not exactly sure what the other workers were doing, but most of the time they were all watching the first guy cut the tree. I’m not sure, but 1 think that we could cut expenses there. I really don’t like to be so bold, and I’m sorry if I have offended anyone. When you start picking on the elderly, disabled or peo­ ple of low or fixed income, just to save the city a few bucks, 1 feel that 1 have to take stand, and say to look for the money else­ where. John Resseguie Hastings Where is savings on leaf pickup? To the editcr: Agnes Perkins, and the people who circu­ lated the petitions, are wonderful examples of American democracy at work. Our sys­ tem of government requires informed citi­ zens like these to take an active interest in decision making. The problem of removing yard waste efficiently and economically, however, has not been solved. My schedule won’t allow me to attend City Council meetings, so I have to rely on the papers to keep informed. There are too many unanswered questions on this issue. In the same Oct. 28 Banner article, City Manager Howard Penrod is reported to require and to not require leaf bagging. The cost of $10,000 to $11,000 to have Waste Management do the same thing that lhe city has been spending $80,000 to $100,000 to accomplish, because they own a special truck, seems very illogical. It is more likely that the difference in cost is caused by a reduction of services or a transfer of costs from the city to individual citizens. I sus­ pect that both are true. I suspect, since I have not read otherwise, that the $100,000 figure includes the cost of keeping the landfill open for fhr^c daw; for picking up limbs and branches that don’t fit in bags twice a month; and » por­ tion of the city equipment, labor arid iidmin- iHrauvc cost* I suspect that the actual cost of picking up only the leaves and not the sticks, only twice, may not coat the city much more than it costs Waste Management, if anything. The $90,000 sav­ ings may not be real savings at all, but just an accounting shift to other categories. This hasn't been clearly explained Perhaps the real issue is whether the city should buy a computer truck and do the task more efficiently. A compactor truck could also be used to haul leaves and small branches from the trees on school and gov­ ernment properties. These leaves fall on the grounds that don't pay lazes, but consume ux dollars. Waste Management certainly doesn't include these properties in their ser­ vice, so this work must be part of the $90,000 we would "save." If having citizens put their leaves in bags saves Waste Management $90,000, then perhaps providing free bags would save the city lots of money. I'm joking, of course, since this is just as illogical as the informa­ tion I have seen on this issue. Tom Wilkinson. Hastings Editor's Vole: It must be noted that the S9O.OOQ to 1100.000 fiftues Penrod toed and fail jhc+ups .fMs dWp/tjwred Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The reguromertfs are. • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed Is the writer's name and community of residence. 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November 4. 1999 - Page 5 SIDS deaths can be reduced To the editor: Recently, we had an infant in our county who died while sleeping on a waterbed with his mother. Wc all felt the tragedy and sor­ row of this family’. Subsequent to this, I researched the inci­ dence of children sleeping in adult beds who suffocate due to not being to lift their head from the soft bed sheets, waterbed, or get trapped between the bed and fraioe. During the last eight yean, there have been on average 64 of these deaths per year in the United States. I am writing this open letter to educate the citizens of Barry County concerning the proper way to keep children less than 2 yean old safe during sleep to prevent SIDS ("crib death”) or accidental death. Placing babies to sleep on their backs instead of their stomachs has been associated with a dramatic decrease m SIDS (up to SO per­ cent by some estimates). The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission rec- Sewer, water agreement a good one To the editor: This letter is in response to John Hosier's notice in lhe Oct 26 edition of the Reminder. The notice referred to the lawsuit settlement approved by the South­ west Barry County Sewer and Water Au­ thority, the Barry County Board of Public Works and the Barry County Board of Commissioners. While we would like to thank Mr. Hosier for his concerns and recognize his right to express his opinions in the Re­ minder, the sewer end water authority board members take exception to most of The sewer and waler authority completed stated his approval of the settlement at the Oct. 28 hearing on this matter when he said it was an excellent settlement for the customers. The sewer authority board members take their responsibilities seriously and believe we have acted in a Judicious manner for all the citizens who make up the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority system. Township supers isors and SWBCSWA members, Lloyd Goyir gs. chairman, Prairieville Pat Albert, vice chairwoman, Hope Richard Barnum, treasurer, Barry Barbara Earl, secretary, Johnstown ommends the following: • Infants should never be put on soft bed­ ding such as comforters, pillows, or sheep­ skin. Soft bedding in a crib or an adult bed can closely cover an infant’s face and may contribute to as many as 900 infant deaths each year. • Infants placed on adult beds could become wedged between the mattress and bed frame or wall or between the bed and piece if furniture and strangle or suffocate. • Suffocation can also occur when an infant sinks into a waterbed mattress while sleeping on their stomach. • Place infants to sleep on their backs on a firm, tight fitting mattress in cribs that meet federal safety standards • Never place infants on adult beds, water beds, day beds or bunk beds • Never place infants to sleep on soft bed­ ding such as pillows, comforters or sheep­ skins. If this letter results in saving one baby’s life then it will be worth it and the family who lost their child can take solace in their grief. Please call our two excellent pediatri­ cians in Hastings if you have any questions on how to properly place your child to Jeffery P. Chapman, M.D., Barry County Medical Examiner lems arJ potential solutions (may were al­ ready instituted), including contracting teal firms to evaluate the sewer system and review of all these recommendations, prior to mediation meetings with the defendants. lieves the settlement to be reasonable and in the best interests of all concerned. The Honorable Judge James H. Fisher Leaf 'no’ vote was arrogance We have a full blown politician¥ politi­ cian in town. Fourth Ward Councilman Donald Tubbs was the only one to vote calls and meeting attendance. This ts arrogance at its ugliest. Then to rub salt into the wound, he mentions the industry, whom it costs a lot. I wonder who ts paying that cost now? I wish they would do the same on ail bottles. We should tax alt people m business to pay for leaf ptekup Tubbs mentioned the eighth-graders would rake for the senior citizens Was he going to personally get the eighth-graders. up? When you hear "we this" and “we that," just ask for this “we" is. Generally it will end the talk It's too bad rhe city election is over and Tubbs is in, unless there is a recall. The politicians always plan on the next genera­ tion forgetting just what they really are. Donald W. Johnson, Middleville Build a library for the children One of my fondest and most vivid mem­ ories as I was growing up was listening to my father read to me Wc were fortunate enough to have a home library, a school library and a community library I also remember our co-nmunity library book clubs we could sign up for throughout Let's focus on what's right with our youth By Kenneth VanderWonde, Ph.D. Wc are entering the season of celebration. With the coming of Thanksgiving we cele­ brate our many blessings such as an abun­ dance of food, the many freedoms we enjoy, our health and the comfort and support of family and friends. As I was thinking about this, I ran across the following: "Today s youth is rotten to the core; it is evil. Godless and lazy It will never be want what youth used to be and it wifi never be able to preserve our culture!* 1 found this statement quite amusing since we forever seem to bemoan and ques­ tion “what’s wrong with today’s youth?" However, when I read the current media (newspaper, magazines) I learn today's youth participate in numerous volunteer projects. Nursing homes, food banks, mis­ sions and habitat for humanity are just a few ways today's vouth gives of itself to help others. . I see today’s youth participating in foot­ ball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, swimming and diving and track and field on a competitive and non-competitive basis. Participating in instructional and group activities are ways of learning and developing skills that will help them pre­ serve our culture I read about youth participating in orchestra, band, choir, glee clubs, art, the­ ater. dance and other forms of creative self expression which help them develop talents and skills to help preserve our culture. I read that today’s youth participate in debate teams, mock trials, simulated United Nations events, creative writing, young authors and similar extra curricular events that enable them to learn and develop skills that will help them preserve our culture. At churches throughout our country, youth are participating in activities, con­ tributing to worship services, helping with _ _ choir, and going on mission work projects to help dis­ advantaged people. 1 read in the media about science fairs, math and spelling competitions, Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups. French, German, Latin and Spanish clubs which today’s youth actively participate in. I’m certain there are many more ways that our youth learn skills and contribute to the enhancement and preservation of our culture. In thinking about this, I have discovcred many more reasons to celebrate. I hope others will also be inspired to cele­ brate the many talents, abilities, skills and contributions of today’s youth. VFW Auxiliary - Nashville Saturday, November 6th 5:30-7:00 PM Turkey, Dressing and Ham Reading is a lifelong need and desire for all of our children An outstanding library full of books, technology and other teamwork, but it can be done! nse to the occasion tn support of many fine programs for children I have faith that the The November meeting of the Irving Township Board will be Tuesday, Nov. 9,1999 at 7:00 p.m. Emily Harrison Clerk Chns Warren. Principal S<M**heastern Elementary, Hastings EARN $9.00 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Join the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held November 17 through December 6 and is not in session on weekends. After successful comple­ tion of state testing, wage will increase to $10 per hour. Apply for this opportunity in person by Novem­ ber 11. speculator, and you never met a risk you didn't like, you could still pick up a thing or two from the passbook savers. Remember, many of yesterday’s "hot” stocks are today s unhappy memories. You, too. can benefit front building a diversified portfolio — even one that contains decidedly "unglamorous" investments such as large-company stocks and bonds. The passbook saver and the speculator each represent an important goal — secu­ rity and growth. And we all need dements of both in our investment portfolios. The challenge is to go beyond our natural pref­ erences and see what we can learn from those people walking on the “other side of the street ” - STOCKS The following pnees are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T 46 ♦2 Amertecit B-1M an. Anheuser Busch 70-15/16 ♦1-0/16 CMS Energy 36-11/16 +15/16 Coca Cola 52 •1 DamierChryster 75-1/4 ■3/4 Dow Chemical 121-3/8 ♦6 Exxon 74-1/8 ♦2-1/16 Farrty Doia 20-1/16 ♦13/16 -nt Financial Bancorp 25 ♦1-15/16 Fort 54-3/8 General Motors 68-3/8 ♦3-3/16 Hastings Mfg. 11-5/B -IM ♦3/8 IBM 94-13/16 •11/16 JCPemey 27-1/8 ♦1/4 Johnson & Johnson 102-1/2 -2-13/16 Kmart 10-1/8 ♦3/4 Kettagg Company 37-9/16 -1-1/4 McDonalds 41-1/4 ♦1-3/4 Sears 28-1/2 104106 ♦1-1/2 Simpson wuene Semen Energy 14-1/8 -is Spartan Motors 4-1/16 -7/16 TCF Financial 29-3/4 Pharmacia & Upjohn 54-3/16 ♦3-13/16 Whl-Mart 56-1/8 ♦2-7/8 Gold 8291.45 ♦270 Sher $521 ♦$.03 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE ♦w ♦5® 10.581.84 +27P.71 903,000.000 +30.000,000 ABANDONED VEHICLE AUCTION 1997 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2 dr. coupe 3.1LV6MFI Extension damage Vehicle can be viewed at Daniels Wrecker, 123 Maple SL, Delton, during normal business hours. Auction wW be held on Nov. 17. 1990 at 10 a.m. Authority: Barry Township Police NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET Clerical PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on November 9, 1999 at 10:00 am., the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2000 county budget during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chamber, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. The proposed 2000 budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the County Administrator’s office, 3rd floor. Hastings. Ml. 948-4891 Ths VBdftg Corporation, a manufacturer of 1st, 2nd & 3rd $8.OO-$9.55 No experience necessary Must be a quick learner And detail oriented. Basic computer skills Long term commitment Near Kent Co. Airport 474-8134 Nonce BY PERSON CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX newn TAKE NOTICE: Sale MS laxUty made al Sw Mowing de- daraignad has MM to me land under tax deed or deads Issued TOOLMAKER - This individual must ba a certified Department Ol Labor Journeyman or have eight (8) affidavit They must possess the necessary skills to set. troubleshoot, recondition and build dies, tooling and fixtures. The wage range is a minimum ot $18.19/hour and a maximum of $l8.34/hour with an additional second shift premium of $0.35/hour. Interested individuals can submit a cover letter and cost of pubfcabon of tha notice If payment as described in trite notice « not made, the undersigned wH institute pro- Description ot the Land State of McMgaCounty ot Barry Barry Township 08-03-065-039-00 Lot 36 Crooked Lake SumAmount paid: $3039.92 Amount due: $4559 86 plus shenfl and publication fees resume or apply in person to: The Viking Corporation cQibrnapple 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. MI 49058 and Treasury bills If you have trouble shaking your fear of price volatility, take comfort in this fact: Studies have shown that the longer you hold a portfolio of stocks, the less chance you have of ever los­ ing any money. On the other hand, if you arc more of a valves, sprinklers and related components in the fire protection industry, located in Hastings, Michigan, is seeking the following second shift position: will also be met. read and learn and grow. If we build it. they will come. Not that long ago, investment strategies were pretty simple. As recently as the 1970s. many people took the fixed-income approach. They put their money in pass­ books and certificates of deposit, and made their big gains in the appreciation of their homes. Obviously, things have changed consider­ ably since then. Today, “speculators” are attracting all the attention. As they chase after “hot" stocks, they frequently ignore fundamentals, such as a company’s profits. Instead, they will try to “time the market” by buying a fast-rising stock and holding on to it only until they think it ¥ about ready to drop. The most ex­ treme examples of this type of mind-set are the so-called “day traders." whose idea of long-term investing may be an hour or two. Of course, there still are “passbook" in­ vestor? around, people who fear the markets and are reluctant to take any chances with their money. It’s clear that neither the speculators nor the passbook savers have all the answers. People who tty to tu.x the market will eventually get burned — repeatedly. Conver* ly, those investors who stick with fixed-rate vehicles will not see much growth in their money. Furthermore, fixedincome investments carry with them a dif­ ferent type of risk — the risk of losing pur­ chasing power to inflation. If you’re either a passbook saver or a speculator, then you can benefit by expand­ ing your horizons. If you're risk-averse, consider investing in a diversified portfolio of high-quality stocks — and hold them for the long term. Established companies may not soar like today’s hot Internet stocks, but they generally don’t crash and bum. either. And they will certainly provide you with a higher return than a portfolio composed youth being “rotten to the core," was taken from a Babylonian tablet written some 300 to 400 years ago. I find it amusing that we still tend to focus on what’s “wrong” instead of whit’s “right" with today's youth. and dreaming of who I might like to be resources is imperative in a growing com­ munity like the Hastings area Our children deserve the very best we can offer for them. Building a new library will take a What kind of investor are you? (Signed) John M Wiliams 90 Nine MSe Rd. NW Attention: Human Resources Manager, 210 North Industrial Park Road, Hastings, Ml 49068. EOE/M/F/D To. Rodney L Wisniewsta. Temnue S Peters. GeraMhe Ulg in me above deecrhed property. EOE » » �‘‘•s* e - Th. Hasting. Bamw - TlxxieUy. Nowmbw 4 iggg Washington Hard NASHVILLE • George Washington Hard, age 63, of Nashville, passed away on Monday. November I, 1999 at his mrirtmce. He was bom on January 3, 1936 in Evansville, Tennessee, lhe son of Albert Henry and Ada Elizabeth (Webb) Hard. He grew up in the Battle Creek area and served in the United Stales Army. He married Bettie Lou Gillespie on May 31, 1935. His employment included: Fisher Body in Lansing, Clark Equipment Company. Smid> 4 Gram Company, two Roofing Companies, one in Texas and one in Bude Creek, and he managed two Zephyr gas stations in Battle Creek at the same time for a number of years. Mr. Hard enjoyed boating, fishing, fanning, and talking on CB radios, he was known as “Agitatin' Grasshopper". He was preceded in death by one son, Terry Hard on June 23. 1985; brothers. Ariin Hard, Otis Hard, and William Hard; sisters, Marie Hooker, and Ella Mae Asip Mr. Hard is survived by his wife, Bettie; children. Gordon (Deb) Hard of Rogers. Arkansas. Ada Powers of Bank Creek, David Hard of Nashville. Steve (Pat) Hard of Hastings. Tun Hard of Nashville. Cindy Lewis of Hastings. Ruth (Craig) Hoffman of Hastings. Daisy (Dennis) Davis of Hopkins; special needs sister-in-law. Evelynn Gillespie; nineteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters. Cora Lee (Dennis) Johnson of Ludington, Bonnie (Bud) Griffin of Ludington; brothers, Jessie (Joanne) Hard of Florida, and Johnny Hard of Bank Creek. funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 4, 1999 at ! :00 PM at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville, with Chaplain Richard Genther officiating. Interment will take place at Bedford Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Charles S. Kenney Russell G. Bender MIDDLEVILLE - Russell G. Bender, age 88, of Middkvilk, passed my Salurday. October 30. 1999 al Thomapple Manor. Hastings. Mr. Russell ws born on August 7, 1911 in Dutton, the son of Philip and Abigail (Groh) Bender. He was raised in Middkvilk and attended Prairie Country School and Middkvilk High School, graduating in 1931. He married Alice Mary Hackney on March 26. 1935 in Hastings. Mr. Bender was a lifelong resident of Thomapple Township, and served as Barty County Commissioner for eight yean. He was a lifelong fanner and also a long time Farm Bureau member. He was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church where he served faithfully on many different groups and .at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches ___________ available for your convenience...___________ committees. MXASAMVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacry Road. Dowling. Ml 4»O5O Pmum. Steve Olmstead (616) 756-3421 tterch phone Sunday Service 9 30 am; Sunday School 1100 in. Sunday Ewnuy Service 6 00 p m . Bible Study A Prayer Time Wadncaday CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Cree* Rd.. I nu South. Pas­ tor Bren! Branham. Pertor Robert Norton Hume 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 a m. Wonhip 11:00 am.. F.vemag Service at ^-^10 p m Prayer Diblc 700pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 What Stole Road. Hastings. Mich Jama A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9M am, classes for ail ages Morning Worship 10 45 am Nuncry provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday arttvflies 7 :00 p m. arc RambowiorJJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible qua (ages 6-12), Youth Mimstnes or Teen Bible Qua (ages I3-I»k Adult Bible Study - No age titans WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Brow*way RMftngs. Idl 49058 new Sunday. 9 00 a m . Re-. Ken Vaught. H40 tn.. Rev Carl Lncbfidd SUNDAY SCHOOL. 945 am for ail ago* 4-K, Mon­ days 630 to 840 pm. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 340 pm. Commuajry Break fast on third Saturday each month 8:00 am., freewill of­ fering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ * Love, and the feifow<*up of people who cart. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Formerly the Hertings Grace Brethem, ObarcA). 600 Powell Rd, I mik eart of Hastings Rm Saner. Paatoi Ementus. 943-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m - Bibie Classes - far all ages. 10 40 a.m. - Morning Worship. 640 p m Evening Bdde Study Thursday. 7:30 pm Prayer. and Bible Srody - Sharing Mrar Faith • “Ybu Are Welcome" Church Ptanc 948-2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH * Mareber Chrenb V aha NbridIHdr Anglican Communion.’' 313 W. Comer St (corner of S Broad­ way and W Ccmcrj Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m. and 10 am. Christian Education IB am. Nursery Available at 10 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m. Wbrshtp 11 am, PO Bo* 63. Haam<s.MI 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman, Pastor Sunday Services. 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 1100 am Morning Worship Ser­ vice 6 00 pm. evening Service; Wbdneaday 700 pm Services far Adults. Teem and Children ST . ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charies Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m . Sunday Masan 840 a m and 11-00 am. CnnfesMon Satutdav 440-4 30p m ST. CYWIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nathalie Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6 30 p m THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 WMI Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone 946-2549 Sunday Same* Times are 8 30 in. ♦ 55 am and 11 20 a m. Tuesday prayer and share tune 9:30 am.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m abo Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4993 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 am to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9 30 am. Sunday Sdtooi, 10:45 am. Morning Worship; Vouth Fel­ lowship. Sunday 5:00 to 740 pm. at the church (grades 6-12th). Wednesday 6-00400 p m War­ riors (grades K-$th). serving evening meals to Wamors. 6 00 pm. Prayer Meeting 700 pm (ChiM cam provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hartings. Ml tioas call 946-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn, Hartings Pastor Dan Cumc. Senior Partor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Aduh Ministries Sunday School far all ages. 9 30 a.m.. Morning Worship Service, 11:00 am . Evening Service. 640 p m Wednesday Family Night 6 30 pm . Awana. Sr A Jr High Wrath. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ tice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 far information on MOPS, Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune fel­ lowship and Fatthftil Men Morn­ ing Warship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at 1140 IB HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hartings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-6890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sun­ day Morning Worship II am. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.. Thunday Bdde Study 7 pm It in­ terested m a free Home Bible Study, please call far more details. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 632-9228 Momtng Tdebratwo 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children) min­ istry, youth group. adul» small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 am.; Church Service 1030 am.. Wednesday 640 p.m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 am. TradHional. 10 15 am Sun­ day School. 11:15 am Contcniporary Service. Nursery provided Ju­ nior church. Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 pm For more information call the church office vtded by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Braadway - Hastrnp BOSLEY PHARMACY nfuom" -HiS JeftmtM - «M5-J429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY ILirt-ngs. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. E ASTI SCS COMMUNITY CHURCH Corner of Jeflcrron and Green (De­ mocratic 'fall), Hastings Dt Eu­ gene E < urorn Pastor 616-948­ 8313 Sunday Worship. 10 30am . Sunday Evening. 6 00 p.m.; Tues­ day evening 6 30pm (Call for lo­ cation) A warm welcome to every- BARRY COUNTY CHURCH Of CHRIST 341 N Michigxr Ave. Hasting. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 am. Worship 11 am.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 BiNe Survey on videos m the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9 45 am. Sunday School, 1945 am Morning Worship. 5;3O p m Kid's quizzing. 6 00 pm Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6:30 p m . KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior Adult Bible Study and voung adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer m Sanctuary Ear fuaha>iQformadoncaH the church office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastmgs. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9414 Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Sunday. Nov. 7 - 840 A 1045 am Wwship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). Thursday. Nov. 4 - 9:30 a.m. - Pasty Flour’Dough Mia; 7.00 p.m. - Inquirers Friday. Nov. 5 7 00 p.m - Meat Cutting. Saturday. Nov 6 - 8 00 am-7 00 pm Party Sale Day. 640 pm NA Monday, Nov 8 - 740 pm . SS Re­ treat Comm, Women of Faith Tuesday, Nov.9 - 9 00 am GGRC. < 00 p m - Exec Comm . 7 30 p m QA Wednaaday. Nov 10 - 10.40 am.. Word watchers; 7.40 pm. Youth Comm HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free buiWmg with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 am SUNDAY - 9 30 am. - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone. Classes for children and youth are based on grade level. Three classes - Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps - are taught for adults 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, Radio Broadcast 1140 am. - Worship Services - childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4, and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade. Paper drive domgonaow in the Kmart parking lot Monday. Nov I - 9 30 am. Baarc Workshop FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G. Kent Kdter. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchooi Thursday. Oct 21 - 6 45 p m. Praise Team Saturday, Oct. 23 - 640 p m Banquet celebrating cur 150th Anniversary' (Advance reservations required), 7 30 p.m Program celebrating our 150th An­ niversary1 (Public welcome") Sun­ day. Oct 24 - 8 30 a m Chancel Choir Warm-up. 9 00 a m. Tradi­ tional Worship Senice* Willard Curtis. Pastor Ementus preaching. 9: 20 am Children's Worship. 10: 00 a.m “Coffee Hour" in Sharpe Hail. 10 10 a m Four living pastors share their memories (no Sunday School today). 11 20 a m Contemporary Worship Service* Willard Curtis. Pastor Ementus preaching *Nuncry is provided dunng both Worship Sen ices The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM Radio The 11 ?0 Ser­ vice is shown on Cable Access throughout the week Monday. Oct 25 - 10:00 a.m Staff meets for prayer and planning, b 00 pm Children's Education Sub-Commit­ tee - Dining Room. 7:00 p m Committee Night - All Standing Committees met; He was preceded in death by his wife. Alice Mary Bender. Mr. Bender is survived by his son, Robert (Carol) Bender of Middkvilk; three daughters, Joan (Vinal) Taber of Fenton, Mary (Steve) Wood of Evart, and Beverly (Stephen) Bourgeau of ,'ootpark. California; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two brothers. Waller (Lots) Bender of Middkvilk. and Ward (Betty) Bender of Middleville; one sister. Florence Dickerson of Grand Rapids. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 2. 1999 from 200 lo p.m and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at die funeral home. Memorial services for Mr. Bender were held on Wednesday, November 3, 1999 at Middkvilk United Methodist Church, Reverend Lee F. Zachman officiated. in Interment look place Cemetery, Middleville. Hope Mt Memorial contributions may be made to Middkvilk United Methodist Church or Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Raymond Wayne Brandt HASTINGS n. Wqte Raymond Brandt, age 48, of Hastings, passed away on Saturday. October 30, 1999 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born on April 30, 1951 in Hastings, the son of Ray ad Bsbara (Strimback) Brandt. Mr. Brandt moved to Hastings in 1965 from Lake Others area and graduated from Hastings High School in 1969. Raymood worked most of his adult life caring for lhe elderly and as a nurse's tide at Hastings Manor. Tendercare and Thomappk He enjoyed playing music ad drawing; he was a loving and caring brother and unck. Mr Brandt was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew. Scott Bell. He is survived by a daughter, Rachael Brandt of Jackson; sisters, Bonnie (Raymond) Bell of Hastings, Virginia Billings (John) of Hastings; three nephews, one niece, and seven greet nieces and nephews. Respecting his wishes, there will be no services held. Memorials can be made to Barry by Charles “Jeff" Roscoe PAW PAW - Charies “JefT Roscoe, sge 42, of Psw Paw and formerly of Middkvilk. Plymouth, passed away on October 26,1999 in Dimondak. passed away on Sunday. October 31. 1999. Jeff was bom in Hastings on January 22, 1957. He was employed al Michigan Department of Transportation working out of the Kalamazoo Maintenance Garage as an Operating Engineer for more than twenty years He was a member of lhe Paw Paw Eagles. Aerie #4310. Jeff was preceded in death by son, Eric in 1977 and a brother. Scott in 1962. He is survived by his significant other. Dema Gerencer of Paw Paw; his mother, Patricia Lancaster of Hastings; and three sons. Jeremy of Grand Rapids. Gordon of Pa* Paw. and Joshua of Portage; three brothers, Kevin of Middkvilk, Timothy of Lowell, and Brian of Buchanan; a sister. Merry Sherk of Hastings; and two grandchildren. Funeral services with Eagles ceremony will be held on Thursday. November 4. 1999 at 200 P.M. at the (SIG) Beufcr & Thompson Funeral Home in Paw Paw, with Reverend Darlene Smith officiating. Private interment at a later dale. Memorial contributions may be made to Crippled Childrens Association Tuesday. He was bom on July 26. 1917 in Bay City, the son of Samuel Kenney and Katherine McCkllan and was railed in Croswell. Charies taught school in Woodland ata graduating from Eastern Michigan University. He served with the 1560th Service Unit. United States Army from 1942-1945, including two years in the Aleutian Islareis. Afterwards, he attended Wayne Stale Law School, and practiced in Dearborn for thirty-lix years. He was a founding partner of Archer. Kenney. Wilson A Cohen; past president of Deazborn Bar Association; Deacon at Cheny Hill Presbyterian Church. Dearborn, and Plymouth Presbyterian Church. Plymouth; member of Michigan and American Bar Associations. Charies is survived by his wife, Ellen Hilbert Kenney; his children. Bartan (William) Silvis, Peter (Lynn). William Samuel, and Scott; hii grandchildren. Rebecca (Timothy) Gilbert, William Silvia, Jane Kenney, and Sarah (Aaron) Worley. Memorial services were held on Saturday, October 30. 1999 at the Estes Leadky Greaser Lansing Chapel in I Anting Interment look place in Woodtand Memorial Part Memorial contributions may be made to lite Alzheimer's Association in memory Charies S. Kenney. at VadaM.Mix NASHVILLE - Vada M. Mix. a«e 95, of Nashville, paaaed away on Thursday, October 28,1999 at Thomappk Manor in Hastings. She was bora on September 3. 1904 in Nashville, the daughter of James and Mary Jane (Miller) Hummel. She married Kenneth T. Mix on June 10. 1923 end he preceded her in death on September 29. 1982. Mrs. Mix was a homemaker who put her family first She loved to sew, crochet, was an avid quilter, and in her years, collected dolls. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, and two sons, John and Russell Mrs. Mix is survived by a daughter-in­ law, Batbara Mix of Nashville; two sons, Roger (JoAnne) Mix of Hastings and Richard (Darlene) Mix of Paw Paw; seven grandchildren, deven greet-grandchikfren, and two great-greas-grandduldren. Funeral services were held on Ssturday. October 30, 1999 M the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville, Chaplain Richard Gentber officiMod. Interment took place al Lakeview Cemetery in Nashvilk. Memorial donations may be made to IkJmmAawaUre /vnouiarxx. A rwlwlaarws*^ ixasnviiic Eva J. Chaffee NEWALLA, Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements were made Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. W. Eldon “Edge" Chase WOODLAND - Charles S. Kenney, age 82. of Woodland and formerly of OKLAHOMA • Eva J. Chaffee, age 77, of Newalls, Oklahoma and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 1999 al her daughter's residence ia NewaJIa. Oklahoma. Mrs. Chaffee was boro on September 30, 1922 in Caledonia, the daughter of Archie and Chariotk (Brown) Wood. She was raised in the Freeport area and attended schools there. She was married to Harold B. Chaffee on January 15. 1944 and be passed away on August 30, 1994. Mrs. Chaffee was a homemaker and lived all of her life in the Hastings/Nashvilk areas. She enjoyed quilting and baking for her family and friends. She was also preceded in death by her husband; parents, and brother. Lawrence Wood Mrs. Chaffee is survived by one son. Carl (Linda) Wood. Sr. of Grant; four daughters, Jackie (Lany) Segur of Russellville, Arkansas, Nancy (Dak) Sibley of Delton. Marlene (Tom) Gauthier of Newalla, Oklahoma, and Dorothy (Mark) Gauthier of Newalla. Oklahoma; twenty-three grandchildren; many great­ grandchildren; brother. Elwin (Marge) Wood of Hastings; sister, Mabie Wester of Middkvilk: tow sisters-in-law. Da Norris of Cedar Creek, Eleanor Merrick of Nashville, and brother-in-law, Chaffee of Hastings Keith Funeral services were held on Monday. November 1,1999 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Interment took place at Hastings Townhship Cemetery, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. HASTINGS . W. Eldon *Edgtr Chase, age 90, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday. November 3. Thomapple Manor. Arrangements are pending Funeral Home in Hastings. CLEARWATER, 1999 at at Wren FLORIDA - Charies E. Cooley, age 84, of Clearwater. Florida and formerly of Hastings, petted away on Friday, October 29. 1999 in Clearwater Mr. Cooky was bom on May 29. 1915 in Tustin, lhe son of Henry and Zella (Snyder) Cooley. He was raised in the Eaton Rapids aaea and anended Eaton Rapids schools, graduating in 1935 from Eaton Rapids High School. He was married to Eula M. Bush on April 30, 1939 and she passed away on December 21. 1998. Following their matriage they lived in Charlotte until 1961 when they moved to Hastings and to Clearwater. Florida in the Fall of 1979. He was employed with Consumers Power Company for thirty-one years, retiring on September 30,1976. Mr. Cooley was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was alaoproceded in death by his parents; and sister. Maxine Cox. Mr. Cooley is survived by three daughters, Connk (Often) McLane of Largo, Florida. Nancy (Clarence) Pomeroy and Karen (John) Despres, both ot Hastings; one son. H. Eugene (JoAnne) Cooley of Mackinaw; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-five great grandchildren; seven great-great­ grandchildren; brother. Claude Cooley of Owasso; two brothera-in-lsw, Claude Co-, of Jackson and Carl Cook of Lansing. Funeral services will be held on Monday. November 8. 1999 at 3:00 P.M. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, with Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Interment will take place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Ralph Richardson NASHVILLE Mr Ralph Richardson, age 94. of Nashvilk. penned away Wednesday. October 27. 1999 at Thomappk Manor, Hastings. He wes bom April 26, 1905 in Coats Grove, Michigan, the son of Myrie <k Orpha (Cooley) Richardson. He attended Coats Grove School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1923 and Western State Normal in 1925. He also attended the University Of Michigan and Michigan Stale University. Mr. Richardson taught Rural Checkered School. Dansville. Springfield. Hartford. Plymouth, and Nashville, retiring ata 37 yean in 1965. He married Louise Bishop in 1927, and she preceded turn in death in 1955. He married Gladys Miller on May 27, 1966 at the Oneida Bibk Church. He was a member of the Michigan Education Association, and enjoyed traveling and camping. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Wilda Swanson and Virginia Walerson; daughter. Marilyn Furstcnau; and grandson, Michael Hughes. Mr. Richardson is survived by his wife, Gladys; daughter. LouAnne (Ted) Hughes of Galesburg; sons, Ralph (Beth) Richardson of Charlevoix, Jack Richardson of Kalamazoo; step daughter. Bev (Ed) Backe of Hastings; step son. Neal (Barb) Miller of East Tawas; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren. Graveside Services were held Friday, October 29. 1999 at the Fuller Cemetery. Carleton Township. Reverend James Hynes officiated Memorial contributions may be made to Mapk Valley Memorial Scholarship Fund, or a charity of choice. Arrangements were made by Mapk Valley Chapel. Nashville. ...in need of Quality printing? Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK! J-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings Call 616-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 4 ,99g . Page ? Social News Mildred Ward to mark 80th Mildred Ward will be celebrating her 80th birthday on Nov. 8, 1999 Her children will have an open house for friends and relatives on Nov. 7, 1999 at her home at 2985 N. Broadway, Hastings Cards may be sent to same address LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE NOTICE FRANK G HILLARY PC. B ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by LARRY POLL and CLEARVIEW PROPERTIES INC to HARRY B THOMPSON TRUST Mortgagee dated duty 22. 1996 and amended on August 24. 1998. and recorded m Liber 674. on page 953. Barry County Records. Mtchtgan on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here ot me sum of $39 460 32 and interest at 10 5% per annum and oil legal costs and attorneys feeds Under the power of the sale contained m said mortgage, and the statute m such case made and approved, notice «s heraby giver that said mort­ gage Will be forectoscd by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them at pubbe venue at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings Michigan on December 2. 1999 at 1 00 p m Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland Barry County Michigan and are de­ scribed as follows PARCEL 92 THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 SECTION 10. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST PARCEL <3 THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10 TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST PARCEL #4 THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH­ EAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SA© SECTION 10 LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLWE OF HIGHWAY M-37 EXCEPT COM­ MENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10. THENCE SOUTH 113/7 ROOS. THENCE EAST TO HIGHWAY M-37 THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY M-37 TO THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE THENCE WEST ALONG SAID EAST ANO WEST 1/4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING PARCEL #5 THAT PORTION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10 LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 EXCEPT COMMENCING WHERE THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SA© SECTION 10 INTERSECTS THE CENTERLINE OF SA© HIGH­ WAY M-37 FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS EXCEP­ TION THENCE SOUTH 10 ROOS THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL TO SA© HIGHWAY M 37. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID HIGHWAY M-37 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL #6 THE WEST 1/3 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10 EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SA© SECTION FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS EXCEPTION THENCE NORTH 00- 19 55’ WEST ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 991 33 FEET THENCE SOUTH 80*56 02' EAST 396 32 FEET THENCE NORTH 00*16’51' WEST 330 61 FEET THENCE SOUTH 89*59 10’ EAST 264 35 FEET ALONG THE NORTHLINE of the south­ west 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION THENCE SOUTH 00*15-23' EAST 1324 18 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1 A. OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SA© SECTION THENCE NORTH 89“49 3^ WEST 659 47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN NING Tire । coemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban doned m accordance with MCL 600 3241(a) m whuch case the redemption shall be 30 days from tne date of such sate Dated October 27 1999 HARRY B THOMPSON TRUST BY FRANK G HILLARY (P49750) Attorney at Law PO Bo»293 Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945-5286 Hickses celebrating 80th, 81st birthdays Eileen Hicks celebrated her 80th birthday on Oct. 29. Blame Hicks will be celebrating his 81st birthday on Nov. 10. Blaine and Eileen Hicks recently cele­ brated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 6. They have four children Stan and Linda Hicks of Phoenix. Az., Slc and Lary Snow of Plainwell, Frank Hicks of Hastings, and the late Linda Hicks. They have 18 grand­ children, and a multitude of great grand­ children. They will be celebrating with family. If you would like to send a greeting, it can be sent to their home at Middle Lake, or their second home at the Hasting s Big Boy. 7Si?tk ^Announcements GIRL, Ashlec Rose, born at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 25, 1999 at 8:15 a m. to Jamie Reece and Buzz Hunderman of Gun Lake Weighing 7 lbs 7 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long GIRL, Victoria Faith, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 24, 1999 at 1:22 p.m. to BJ and Sara Martinez of Wyoming. Weighing 8 lb»>. 7 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches Long ••• iiuai- >h vjrt GIRL, Dcsirac Lee, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 25. 1999 at 7 08 p.m to Olctta Smith and Rodney Goodin of Hastings/Ionia. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long BOY, Kacdon Anthony Bailey, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Oct. 23. 1999 at 11:30 to Julie Bailey and Nathan Layne of Portage Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kourtney Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 21, 1999 at 11:31 p.m. to Jode Taylor and Scott Hubbert of Hastings. Welcomed home by sister Kiersten and grandparents Jack and Bev Taylor and Lenay Hubbert. Weighing 6 lbs.. 5 ozs. and Lake Odessa NCLUS The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Nov. 13, at I p.m. at the dcpot/muscum. this is being called “Two for One." The president, Pamela Swiler, and secretary, Lon (Picrcefield) Fox, will share their reports of the August national meeting they attended in St. Louis, Mo. New mem­ bers continue to attend meetings and do research using the societyY library. On Saturday last, three from Ionia came for that purpose during the depot open house The Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society will meet Thursday. Nov. 11, at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. In short order, tl»e CSX railway crews erected permanent barncadcs on First Street and Third Avenue to close the rail­ road crossings. They use guard rails such as arc used on highways on bndge approach­ es. The guards arc set at angles matching the angle of the crossings This leads to greatly increased traffic on narrow First Avenue as drivers navigate to find a route from Tupper Lake Street to the next cross­ ing on Second Street. Owners of TruValue Hardware predicted that many drivers will use their private dnveway as an access route from Second Street to Fourth Avenue. This is not a desirable solution. Death came Oct. 25 to G. Kaye Knder of Jackson. She is a younger sister of Margaret Musbach of Carlton Center Road, Woodland Township and of Bill Black, olus others siblings. She was a victim of ACS. She was a graduate of U of M and of Buffalo State College, where she earned her master’s degree. Her latest work in th edu­ cation field was as a reading specialist in Hamburg. N.Y. She became a widow in 1997 She had been cared for in the home of a niece at Jackson for the past 14 months with a loving team of care givers. She was mother of two adult children. At 58, she was the youngest of six. The depot/muscum had nine visitors Saturday. The exhibit for the month was a tableful of football pictures, stories and a signed football for 1953 when Wall Abbot was the coach Some young male visitors asked if any of those fellows were still alive. They were assured that many of them are. for instance. Denny Sauers, Lynn Fetcrman, Roger Catt Sr., the Contrares brothers and John Jackson. Warm days last week gave prime condi­ tions for leaf burning and other lawn work. These were good days to “batten down the hatches" for winter. Storm windows, storm doofpanels. garden cleanup, window wash­ ing. bulb planting, storing lawn chairs arc examples. The athletic field fronting on Jordan Lake Road was swarming with football players of young ages Saturday. Other times the field is booked for soccer games. Rather new is the installation of ruble strips on Jordan Lake Highway both north and south of Grand River Avenue. Likewise, Portland Road has the strips, which arc painted white as a visual land­ mark as well as a noisy reminder that a stop sign is ahead. The Portland strips are on cither side •!’ Jordan Lake Highway. On the next road north. Grand River Avenue has had an explosion of new housing, mostly modular units. The Berlin Center United Methodist Church hosted a turkey dinner Saturday, open to the public. They began serving even before the 4 p.m. announced time. They continued until eight when the last patrons were finished eating. The line stretched out­ side for hours. Once inside, the would-be diners saw the pews filled with others ahead of them. Numbered tickets were used so people would be seated in order. Their operation was very efficient, with tables for 16 cleared and reset at interview. Customers chose their dessert in the central area before proceeding to cither dining space. James and Linda (Smclker) Allen of Portland Road arc grandparents of Steven Duane, bom to Phil and Cheryl Allen of Muir. Roger and Alona Allen are great­ grandparents. Laura Allen, a patient at Tendercarc, is the great-great-grandmother. The new baby lias brothers. Derek Figel and Michael Tabb. The maternal grandparents arc Duane and Nina Blatt of Muir. Cathy Haney is shown in recent publicity photos of the Ionia Community Theater about to present “An Evening With Gershwin" under the direction of Marilyn Brill. Cathy is the daughter ofTom and Lois Peacock. It was good news last week to hear from State Rep. Terry Geiger and M-DOT that there is to be a double yellow line on M-50 in front of Lakewood High School. This action should help reduce the risk of acci­ dents. Another bit of good news from the same source is that farther west on M-50 the bridge over Duck Creek is to be replaced in about three years. This narrow metal bridge has been a traffic hazard ever since automobiles came on the scene. It is at the foot of Mote’s hill. Can you imagine the climb this hill must have been for a horse and buggy or for a team and wagon carrying farm crops? The hill has been cut down somewhat. Does anyone know when the contour was changed9 Duck Creek rises on Section 11 of Odessa Township on the Kime and Tom Wilson farms just south of Clarksville Road. It crosses Jordan Lake Road on Ben McCaul’s farm. From the Clarksville area it continues west and cross­ es Bell Road just south of Furlong Road. It joins the Coldwater River northwest of Freeport. Halloween trick-or-treating happened Sunday night in the village with beautiful weather. Side streets had few visitors but Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and the Boulevard counted their visitors by the dozens. One lady had 125 bags prepared and ran out. She finished with other treats. One home f gured they had about 300. Ladies of the WMS of Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church will hold a bazaar with lunch Saturday. Nov. 6. They arc on M­ 50 west of town at Bell Road. Death came Oct. 31 to Ivan Lawhorn, 51. of Dimondale. His wife is the former Charlene Walker. His in-laws arc William Sr. and Mona Walker of Lakeview Drive. Ivan was an employee of B.O.C. in Lansing and owned a used car dealership in Olive Hill. Ky. He is also survived by stepchildren Autumn Combs of Clare and William Combs of Allegan, daughter Kathy and son Ivan D. His wife’s siblings arc Bill (Tina) Walker of Lake Odessa and Ed (Jen) of Gladstone. Do you want to get off the mailing list of Publishers Clearing House? The phone number is 1-800-645-9242. This informa­ tion comes as a result of a newspaper inquiry on behalf of a senile Lansing man who was distraught that his wife would no longer help him enter their sweepstakes. He had impoverished himself in the process. He even received a refund of money he had spent pursuing the big payoff he fully expected. Give someone who's moved away...a GIFT of Keeping In Touch! Give a Banner Subscription. Call 945-9554. Dmws KILLER C l new pay q ** INCREASE1^ Teams jb start up to *4 Z1 V* Attend Hastings Rotary Club .jiiflSi Plus 6* tor all miles over 15.000 in a month 444444444. 44 a * a SUPPER Owner Operator* Teams Annual ® PANCAKE Top Pay 45' Soles Thursday, Nov. 4 Ki 4:30-7:00 p.m. 84* 83* Lease Purchase Program Loaded. FLD Freightliner Condos only $1.600/mo tor f ip Company Dnvets Hastings High School Cafeteria For Expenenced Drivers and Owner Operators DONATION M.00 Call for more details SI .000 Sign-on Bonus 1-800-441-4394 For Graduate Students All proceeds go to Community Activities. 1-800-338-6428 20 inches long. /ha.TriA$e licenses T JL hr limr is ri|»r for fall lionir iniprowmrnls. All it Steven Eugene Hard Jr., Hastings and Tanya Nicole Merrill. Hastings. Howard Paul Wymer, Hastings and Terri lakrs is rash mid wr havr Lyn.’. Dinger, Hastings. Kevin John Steen. Wayland and Melissa pirn lx <>f ii io lend. In llw Ann Banning. Wayland. Michael Stanley Pierce. Hastings and form of lioiiir r<|iiil\ loans, Zandra Mane Ashley. Hastings. Fredenck Joseph Chiaramontc. Middleville and Judy Lynn Marustcr. linrs of rnilil mid liomr improv rmriit loans. Grand Rapids. Dernck Lee Stephens, Nashville and Jennifer Ann Forqucr, Nashville. Keith Eugene Hughes. Nashville and You ran rmint on a fast rrspoiisr lo your Jonessa Knstinc Hammonds. Vermontville. Justin David Shorts. Dowling anc Samantha Lynne Greenman. Nashvdie Mark Allyn Johnson, Lake Odessa. Enn application. \nd rxprrf Mana Tyler. Woodland inonllih pavnirni lo suit (hr Iron. nilr and yon lo 11 " I Gall or visit mix I lasiings (ul\ Bank 'Getting through holidays1 slated offa-T wliilr llir pirkiu's an- good. Barry Community Hospice will offer a holiday grief workshop "Getting Through the Holidays" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thurs­ day. Nov. 11, at lhe local hospice office at It's Harvest Time 450 Meadow Run. Hastings. The session will be geared toward help­ ing those who have recently lost loved ones to anticipate, navigate and cope with the upcoming holidays, a time when most others will be caught up in the gaiety of the season For the bereaved, getting through the holidays may be an ordeal and a challenge rather than a time of celebra­ tion. There is no charge for the workshop. For more information, call 948-8452 or 1-800­ 254-5939 lutings M. i.iIh I I l)K Bonk £ w w w.haslingsrityhank.rmn Hastings Middlrvillr Brlirvur Xashvillr 945-24OI 795-XL3K 763-94IK 852-0790 (udnhmia Wayland 891- (Ml 10 792-6201 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday November 4 1999 gladly accept the title of cheerleader against this killer addiction I cannot think of a higher compliment. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE PURSUANT TO SECTION 1692 OF TITLE 15 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain Promissory Note and Mortgage made by John C Slawinski and Effie M Stawmski husband and wife Mort­ gagors to NationsCredit Financial Services Cor­ poration Mortgagee on the 22nd day of Septem­ ber 1998 and recorded in the Office of the Reg <ster of Deeds lor the County of Barry State of Michigan on the 23rd day of September 1 998 in Document No 1018324 and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents ($63 850 00) for princi­ pal interest and insurances and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceeding at law or eq­ uity has been instituted to recover the debt se­ cured by said Mortgage or any part thereof and default having been made whereby the pnwer of sale contained in said Mortgage has becom* op­ erative NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained m said Mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided NOTICE 'S HEREBY GIVEN that on the 18th day of November 1999 at 1 00 m the afternoon local time said Mortgage shall be foreclosed at sale at puttie auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse. City of Hastings County of Barry State of Michigan (that being one of the places of holding Circuit Court m said county) of the premises described in said Mort gage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due as aforesaid on said Mort­ gage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due as aforesaid, on said Mort­ gage *Mth the interest thereon at the applicable note rate and all legal costs charges and ex­ penses including the attorney fee allowed by taw and also any sums which may be paid by the un­ dersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises The premises described in said Mortgage is lo­ cated in the Township of Castleton County of Barry State of Michigan and legally described as PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4OF SECTION 32 TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST DESCRIBED AS BEGIN NING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32 THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION A DIS­ TANCE OF 652 FEET THENCE EAST PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE 652 FEET THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE 240 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Tax identification No 08-050-032-000-010-01 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the penod of redemption pursuan’ to MCL 600 3240 shall be one (1) yea. from the date of the sale unless sa>d premises are abandoned, m which event the re demotion penod shall be thirty (30) days DATED October 4. 1999 NATIONSCREDIT FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION MARTIN H NEUMANN Attorney tor Mortgagee 6810 S Cedar Street Suite 16 Lansing. Ml 48911 (517) 694-3300 (11/4) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call ...945-9554 finn landers MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE (Barry County) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE- Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by JAMES R MCDIARMID a single man to TMS Mortgage Inc . d/b/a The Money Store dated December 22. 1998 and recorded January 5 ’ 999. as docu­ ment No 1023197 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Etghty-Four and 66/1 CO ($47 084 66) Dollars, including interest at 10 90*. per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said part of them at pubic vendue at the Barry County Cour­ thouse m Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 o’clock, on Thursday, November 25. 1999 Said premises are situated in the Village of Middlevilie County of Barry State ot Michigan and are described as Lot 112 of Middleville Downs Addition No 5 according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 43 Barry county Records Tax Item No 06-041-170-027-00 The redemption penod shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 14. 1999 THE MORTGAGE INC dfc/a THL MONEY STUPE. Mortgagee O’REILLY RANCIL'J NITZ. ANDREWS TURNBULL A SCOTT PC Attorneys for Mortgagee 12900 Hall Roao Suite 350 Sterling Heights Ml 4831^-1151 Attn Craig S Schoenhen Sr Telephone (810) 726,1000 (11/11) NOTICE Qf MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Edward Bockheim and Lisa Bockheim husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Norwes! Mortgage Inc Mortgagee elated June 26 1996 and recorded on July 3 1996 m Liber 665 on Page 703 Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUN DRED SEVENTY AND 71/100 dollars ($81.470 71) including interest al 9 500*. per an­ num Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage wiil be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at ’ JO p m on December 2 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE Barry County Michigan and are de­ scribed as Lot 80 MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS #4 accordmg to the recorded piat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 ot Plats Page 4i The redemption period shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy ts recorded m ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600 3241(d) and given to the mortgagee in which case the redemption pe­ riod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated October 21. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593-1304 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Fanr.s Ml 48025 File <990607063 Falcons (11/18) A Seminar for Women of All Ages " Patient privacy Dear Ann Landers: Please tell me if this is something new tn medical circles and I am out of the loop. I happen to be one of those people who is nervous when I have to sec a doctor for any reason. Lately, it has become the practice of my vanous doctors to invite guests into the examining room. Nou. I am subjected to a parade of pharma­ ceutical salesmen and an assortment of other strangers who have been invited in to observe me during my examination. It is not extremely presumptuous of a doctor to invite anyone but his nurse into the examining room, especially during a breast exam or Pap test? The last time, the doctor did not ask my permission until the guest was already present. I can understand having others in the room if you arc teach­ ing at a hospital, but is this appropriate in a private office9 Please tell physicians that medical exams are not a spectator sport, and that some of us resent the intrusion. Overexposed in Ohio. Dear Overexposed: You have every right to feel violated. It would have been appro­ priate to express your feelings to the doctor at the time. Even at most teaching hospitals, patients arc asked to advance if they mind being observed by medical students. But Pharmaceutical Salesmen? Give me a break! Remove leeches Dear Ann Landers: Eighteen months ago. I allowed my mothcr-m-law and sister­ in-law to move in with my husband and me on a temporary basis. Wc have a small, three-bedroom apartment. My sister-in-law wanted to find a part-time job and go back to college. My mother-m-law wanted to save money to buy some good furniture. She said she would be happy to pay us room and board once she found a decent job. Wc refused to accept any payment until she was on her feet. Since then, they have made no attempts to get jobs, and my sister-in-law has dropped out of school. Our generosity has produced two leeches who lay around the house all day. One is glued to the TV. and the other is shackled to a beer can and the Internet. They arc both-hcalthy and capable of obtaining quality jobs. 1 told my husband that I expect his family to carry their own weight, and I have given him an ultimatum. He refuses to throw them out or even discuss the matter, and says I am creating conflict in his loving and close-knit family. I am becoming tremen­ dously angry toward all of them. This situ- Blood drive set in Delton A community blood drive is scheduled for 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at the St. Ambrose Church, 11252 Floria, in Delton. There continues to be a shortage of blood supplies, so the need is great, par­ ticularly with the holidays approaching. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reason­ ably good health and hasn’t given blood and It's Fraall The rise and Fall of Hormones within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. This educational seminar will focus on the following: Thornapple Wind Band rehearsing Weight gain, night sweats, hot flashes, menstrual cramps. PMS. fibrocystic lumps, infertility, mood swings, osteoporosis and much more!! •What progesterone Is The difference between synthetic drugs and natural compounds Saturday, November 6, 1999 Main Street Bank 629 W. State (M-37). Hastings. MI (Across from Kmart—downstairs in Community Room) Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Mark your calendar and share this with someone you care about!!! About the Speaker: Tom Flynn will share his thoughts on j • Arizona. In 1991. he returned to college to receive a Bachelor of i Science degree in Organic/Bio-chemistry. He is the technical ' director for SARAH and is involved in all the manufacturing and research as well as the development of new formulations. He is j an associate erf Dr. John R. Lee. best-selling author of "What I Your Doctor May Not Tell You Aoout Menopause." ; I If you have any questions or want additional information. ; j I please contact Renee Bockes at RBockes@hotmail.com or call toll I ■ free: 1-888 404 3652 - I The first 25 people at the seminar will receive Dr. John R. Lee’s I I cassette tape. ■ L Join us for a very informative time—you 11 be glad you did!!! i I ation is also affecting our son and daughter. They arc too old to be sharing a room, and arc very resentful. Discipline, dinners to­ gether, chores and playtime were never a problem until now. Any suggestions? - Ex­ asperated in Arizona. Dear Arizona: Enlist the assistance of a family counselor or your physician - or both. Get a letter stating that your living conditions arc creating anxiety which is threatening our health and upsetting your children. Inform the leeches that they must be out within 30 days. Offer to help them find another place to live. Unless you move aggressively, these two freeloaders will be with you until you are ready for an old folks home. Ridiculous suit Dear Ann Landers: How's this for your “most ridiculous lawsuit” file? I laughed when I read it. - Helen in Belleview, Fla. Dear Helen: I laughed, too, and am await­ ing the outcome of the lawsuit. Here is the story: The family of an Orlando. Fla., woman who was killed in a car accident has sued the rental company, claiming the company should have known the drier was likely to drink because he was Irish. The attorney representing the rental company said, "The absurdity of the allegation speaks for it­ self." He said the company cannot be ex­ pected to violate the Constitution by dis­ criminating against people based on their national origin. He called the lawsuit ludi­ crous. Defending smokers Dear Ann Landers: Quit telling people how to live their lives. I’m speaking on be­ half of all the smokers out there. The way smokers arc treated today is outrageous! We arc law-abiding citizens who make an hon­ est living and pay our taxes, but in this country, if you smoke, you arc made to feel like a criminal. What goes you the right to say, "Smokers stink?” In the building where I work, wc arc forced to smoke outdoors m freezing weather. Is pneumonia better the lung can­ cer? Your answer to all of this is. "Well, just quit.” Well. 1 don’t want to quit. I enjoy it. If I want to smoke. I’ll smoke. I’m not break­ ing any laws. It's legal. And please don’t read me the not act about what it’s doing to my health. That’s my business, not yours. Our society has created more psychological damage to smokers than second-hand smoke could possibly do to your health. And you, Ann Landers, have been the cheerleader. You owe me and all the smok­ ers of the world an apology. - Disgusted in Cleveland. Dear Cleveland: OK. 1 apologize - for trying to save you smokers billions of dol­ lars in medical bills, burned buildings and the agony of emphysema and lung cancer. I Dear Ann Landers: As a longtime wearer of hearing aids, I would like to say I have developed a rather keen sense of hu­ mor about my deficiency People with nor­ mal hearing do not realize that the hearingimpaired often hear something totally dif­ ferent than what is actually said to them. This is best illustrated by a story 1 heard, which may or may rot have actually hap­ pened. Either way, it amused me. Three elderly men, all wearing hearing aids in both ears, were sitting on the back steps of a nursing home, they were quite silent, when suddenly.one gentleman, want­ ing to make small talk, said, “Boy. it sure is windy today " One of the other gentlemen replied, “No. I don’t think it’s Wednesday. I’m pretty sure it’s Thursday” The third man started to get out of his chair and said."Yes. I’m thirsty, too. Let’s go get a drink." This is a good example of how we often hear, incorrectly, what is said to us. I hope you will share it with your readers. Woodrow in Colorado Springs. Colo. Dear Woodrow: I have heard several funny stories about hearing-impaired folks and how they have misheard something or other. I especially like yours, however, be­ cause I didn’t have to clean it up to print it. Thank you. Cat obsession Dear Ann Landers: My 72-year-old mother has been married for 35 years to my stepfather. “Myron" According to Mom. the first few years of their marriage were happy and loving. But the closeness changed soon after, and they have been liv­ ing at opposite ends of their duplex for most of their marriage. Ann, my mother always had a number of cars running around in her home, but over the last few years, she has begun taking in every stray that comes along. Al one point, wc removed 23 cats from her bedroom. Her house smells to terrible that many family members do not visit. They say. “You can’t breathe in there.” Also, my mother is always sick with “colds." Myron has confided that he is getting fed up with the cats being the center of Mom’s life. Please tell us what to do. - Home­ wrecking Cats in Renton. Wash. Dear Renton: Sometimes, wc have to be cruel to be kind. This is one of those times. Call the Board of Health and report those appalling conditions. The authorities will come out and remove all but a few cats. Your mother may be upset, but she’ll get over it. and you will have done your duty. P.S. Has your mother seen a doctor lately? Do you haw questions about sex. but no one to talk to? Ann Landers ‘ booklet. "Sex and the Teenager." is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size enwlope and a check or money order to $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to Teens. c/oAnn Landers. P.O. Box II562 Chicago. HL 60611-0562. (In Canada, send 54.55). Tofind out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate neb page at whw.chators.com Safe Investing With A Great Rate The Thomapple Wind Band is planning another concert season and will start re­ hearsals tonight. The rehearsals will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 4, 11 and 18 and Dec. 2 at the Hastings High School band room. A concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, in Hastings, with the Maple Valley Community Band as special guest per­ formers. A low-cost child care program ($1 per child) will be provided during the rehearsal sessions. As always, the band is looking for new members. Call Kim Domke at 945-9181 or directors Joseph LaJoye (945-9766) or David Macqueen (374-3037). Learn more about: •file history oi hormone replacement therapy and the estrogen myth natural hormone replacements. Tom graduated from Wichita State University in 1981 as a registered nurse, specialized in a | cardiovascular care unit at the Manioc Medical Center in On mishearing 4 Planning a Garage Sale? Plan to advertise it in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday. Call us at 945-9554. 6.25% APY Minimum deposit $50,000 6.05% APY Minimum deposit $1,000 36 Month Certificate of deposit* FDIC Insured N 3 [Bank of [Hastings Main Office 241 West State Street Hastings. Michigan 945-3437 Gun Lake Office 12850 W.M-179 Hwy Wayland, Michigan. •Penalty for early withdrawal • Limited time offer 795-7116 or 792-4406 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday November 4. 1999 - Page 9 Letters from Mr. Reed By Joyce F. Welnbrrcht The letters of Oliver S. Reed dunng the Civil War transcribed as they were written, using the grammar, punctuation and spelling used by Mr. Reed). "Grandrapids January 18th, 1864 "Dear Sister and children “Your brother uncle and father is still on the gain although very much reduced in flesh and strength I am very weak and cant write but a little but I suppore you would be glad to hear from me. I know I would like to hear from you very much as 1 have not heard from home since I came here Oil Jane how I miss that kind sister when the fever scorched my brow but it is over now and I am gaming slowly. I wish you vould write and let me know you are ger.ng along. I feel so anxious about about you this cold snowy weather. I have not seen any­ thing of any of the boys that came with me from there for nearly a week. I cant think of any thing more to write so I docc by bid­ ding you all goodby this from your brothei uncle and father. O S. Reed Direct to O.S. Reed Grandrapids Mich “Grandrapids Jan 31 st 1864 "With pleasure I sit down with my paper on my knee to write a few lines to you to let you know that I am still on the gain. I am back in the old stone building. I went to the old doctor and told him I wanted to go to the camps where the rest of the Castleton boys was and he said I could go to my com­ pany and when I reported the quartermaster took me to the place and told me to get a pass to go to the camp. I went to the colonel or rather waited till he came and he said he could not give a pass and he said tha we had got to start for the Potomac next Friday. "Bngadier General Champlain was buried day before yesterday and it was a grand an yet solemn tight the martial music went before with muffled drum trimed in crape the corp went down in splendid car­ nage with a span of dark iron grays and the General s horse was led next to the corp it was a snow white horse with the General's war saddle and bridle and saber and his boot in the stirrop his family and mother came next the freemasons came next and the soldiers next to come was as much as two thousand of soldiers out that day the artillery fired a cannon once in a half hour from six oclock until after he was buned which was about one oclock. "There were two who died in the hospital where I was. One died with the lung fever and the other got intoxicated and shot him­ self in the act of putting a pistol in his pock­ et and died about twenty-four hours after They were both strangers to me and I forgot their names I was up to camp and saw the Castleton boys and I saw them again the day of the funeral and they were all well. Mr. Witty has got well and gone back to camp I know _s the boy know when they are going to leave on out. I don’t expect to see them till we get ready to start “I have left that land for you to bid off or appoint some one to do it for us. Mr. Mullen is authorized to act in Mr. Jones place Mr. Mullen wiH tell you all about it. I don’t know if it will be of any use to write till we get to our regiment although I should like to hear from you very much. I hope you will excuse poor writing for it is new busi­ ness to write in this way. no more at present this from an affectionate Brother O S Reed “Via Thursday Feb. 18th 1864 [Oscar reed abbreviate Virginia as Via throught his writing about it.] "Dear Sister “With pleasure I resume my scat to wnte a few lines to you to let you know how we are getting along. W are all well with the exception of some has a bad cold. I wrote about Lyman and John being sick. I have not seen them since and we are now in camp about sixty mile from them, it seems lonesome without them. I hope they will soon be able to join the regiment. We have very comfortable quarters here We was all endeavored to get a little rest on the pau* monkey river and was attacked on our pick­ ets was and was driven in when our men rallied and drove them back. Wc started at daylight and arrived al this place at dark and having had nothing to cat of any conse­ quence for the last two days wc was called up at midnight to take lunch on. We got a plenty to cat and one days rest. About one oclock the next night we was called out and took transportation on steamers for Portsmouth. Stayed all night and came back to Gloshier. Got there about three oclock in the morning. I stayed there till daylight and then it began to rain and I had no tent cloth and my face bothered me so I got a pass to yorktown I traveled about two miles to get to the landing and then came here on a boat. I have had no letter from home since I left. I have not heard from John Mullen nor Lyman Perky yet. “Mr. Jones horse was not fit to stand the march and he stayed in camp, lucky for him. “I have briefly sketched a few particulars of this raid and a good many. I have said nothing about but I must close. Please write often and give my respects to all. This from your brother till death. O.S. Reed “March 23. 1864 Camp Stoncman Via “Dear Sister “With pleasure I take my pen in hand to let you know that I am well at present and hope these few lines will find you enjoying the same blessing. 1 started from the hospi­ tal the 20th and took transportation on the steamer and went to fortress monroe and LEGAL NOTICE Nancy Ella Reed and Lemuel N Reed, the children of Oscar S. Reed about tired out when we got here. We start­ ed from Grandrapids Monday at nine oclock and rode night and day and arrived at Washington about noon on Saturday and there we took the steam boat and went up the Polo mane to Alexandria and sloped in the barreks called the soldiers rest Wc stayed there till Monday and then we was called out to draw our armes and started Tuesday morning on the six oclock tram and arrived at Brandy station about noon and then marched on foot to camp it being about four miles. It was cold nding from Alexandria. It snowed nearly all of the way and we had to ride in an open car. We passed over the bull run battle field. It is horrible to sec lhe destruction of property say nothing of the lives that has been lot in this part of the country in traveling from Alexandria here there is one mass of rums, farms, houses, railroad cars, bridges all burned and laid to waste. It is quirc cold. It froze very hard night before last and there was two rebel deserters came over the rapid an wading and swimming through the ice and reached our line considerable scratched on the ice. our picket had a good Tire on his post and they wanned and dried themselves as best they could till morning and then our picket brought them camp. “I would like to know whether you have got that money or not that we sent I sent sixty dollars. 1 want you to wnte as soon as you can I feel anxious to know how you ar “Direct to O.S. Reed Co H 6 Michigan cavalry Washington D C Please write often and I will do the same I still remain your affectionate Brother till death. Give my respects to all. Oliver S. Reed "Stevensburg Via “Wednesday February 24th 1864 "Dear Sister “With pleaseure I take my pen in hand to write a few lines to you to let you know that I am well at present and hope these lines will find you enjoying the same. We have not beard from the boys that we left sick. The boys that arc here is well with excep­ tion of a severe cold. Jacob Johnson has got Professional Shopping Services, Inc. Mystery Shopper Full and part time position available. Must have excellent language skills, be detail oriented and sales register experience. Must be flexible with hoursAull days. Some overnights required. No phone calls please. Send resume with handwritten paragraph detailing most recent job duties. Professional Shopping Services, Inc. 7105 Kraft Avenue, S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 such a severe cold he could not speak a loud word for over a week. The rest of the boys has a slight cold but fed pretty well. 1 have seen Warren and Fred Hart and they are well and tough as bears. Warren was quite pleased with that sugar that you put in my haversack for you see I brought it to him. Wc have got our tent made and it is very comfortable. I have been appointed cook by the rest of the boys and they say I do first rate. There was a general inspection yester­ day and the sight was truly grand. Just imamgine the whole Potomac army spread out on the great plantation of Va. The infantry with their muskets and glittering bayonet the cavalry mounted on their pranc­ ing horses with their sabers drawn that glit­ tered in the sunshine. The artillery with their monstrous guns all stretched out in columns. It was grand yet sublime to think that these are all implements of death. But enough of such forboding. There was a reg­ imental inspection today and they said we would get our horses in a few days. There has no rebs came over since I last wrote that I know of. I cant think of anything to write so 1 close hoping to hear from you soon. 1 should like to hear from that money that I sent. Kiss Elly for me and tell Lemuel that father says he must be a good boy. Give my respect to the rest of the children and all who desire it. wnte often. This from you affectionate brother. O S Recd Direct to Co. H. 6th Michigan Cavalry, Washington D.C. "Yorktown Via March 9, 1864 “Dear Sister “With pleasure I take my pen in hand to wnte a few lines to you to let you know how that I am getting along. I am in the hospital in Yorktown but am not very sick. I think 1 have the mumps but not so bad but I can eat my allowance of bread and coffee. I was exposed to the mumps a week ago last Sun­ day and our regiment had marching orders. Sunday night wc started about dark and rode all night and some of the way on the keen jump and all the next day under a forced march. Just at night we arrived at beaver dam station and burned the station and lore up several miles of Rebel railroad and an immense site of wood. You would undoubtedly get the particulars in the cronical you will find it headed the raid of Kill- patnek. “Well we marched most of the time day and night with now and then a brush with rebs. One night wc camped within five miles of nchmond and was attacked pretty roundly and was compelled to fall back with some losses. Then for the first time I saw the shell burst and heard the bullets whistle around my cars Fortunately for us their canons was raised to high to do much damage. The little limbs fell from the southern pines a thick as hail or leaves in the fall. Well you know wc scadadled. Our company only lost three. The next night after skirmishing most of the day wc State of Mkhigen Probate Court County of Ingham PUBLICATION NOTICE Dacaeaad Eatate FNa No. 99-1742-SE EMato of WILLARD K. NASH. DECEASED Social Security Number 380-26-2390 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest in lhe eatete may be barred or af­ fected by tha hearing. NOTICE: A hearing w« be heid on December 16.1999 at 10:45 am. in the Ingham County pro bote courtroom. 303 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lans­ ing. Michigan before Judge Donald S. Owens, on the petition ot Thomas C. Walsh. Ingham Couitfy Public Admktstrator requesting that he, Thomas C. Walsh bo appointed personal representative of the above named WUard K. Nash, who lived at 711 N Chestnut Street. Lansing. Michigan 48906 and who chad 9/22S9. Deceased told a number ot friends of having a w« and indicating his benefktery intent, but no wB has yet been located. Anyone with knowledge ot a wTs location is asked to contact the under­ signed. Creditors of the deceased are notified that ail dams against the estate wH be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate wfl, then, be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Date. 10/27/99 Thomas C. WMsh (P21949) 1515 W. Mt Hope Ave.. Sts 5 Lansing. Ml 48910 517-482-8337 Thomas C. Waith 1515 W. Mt. Hope Ave., Ste. 5 Lansing, Ml 48910-2864 517-482-8337 (11M) change boats and came to baltimore the dis­ tance of about 230 miles. I took the cars at baltimore and went to Washington and came from there to this place a foot This is the dismounted camp. I saw a man here this morning that came from the rapid with u and was left in alcxandcr where we John Mullen and he said that John died in the hospital some time ago. This is the first that I have heard from alexandcr since I left there and I hope the news is not true. If it is Mr. Mullen would undoutedly had a letter from his medical attendant before this and for ought I know he has for I have not had any letters from home nor have I heard from there since I left. I have written every week to you besides some to others in the place »nd have received no answer a yet. It may be there are some to the regimen for over three week and it may be some time before i shall get there but hope to get there before long. I have not heard any thing from Lyman Perky yet. It comenccd snowing here last night and this morning the snow was over one footdeep. It has come off fair this morning and the snow is going fast. When I was in Yorktown I was in the same house that lord comwailacc occupied at the time of his surrender to General Washing­ ton and was ail over the ground where the battle was fought the last battle of the revo­ lution. I cant think of any thing more to write. I hope to hear from you soon and I want you to write all the particulars about that land and how you arc all getting along, good by. I still remain your affectionate Brother. O.S. Reed." More letters next week. (Several persons have asked for contact with Marie Rosenthal Bowhall. Oscar Reed’s great great granddaughter She can be reached at 1910 Ridge Crest Place. Rockwall. Texas 75087; phone (972) 771­ 4476 or ef.ma.bowhalKaworidnct.ait.net. She wants to hear from Barry County people. JFW.) LEGAL NOTICE Synopete RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING October 13,1999 - 6:33 pan. Gated to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Hause. Watters. Palmer. Hansford. Munjoy, McKenna. Edwards and two (2) guests. 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Both the hometown Lions and the host Shamrocks are 10-0 and will be sprinting Saturday for a Division 6 district title. A district title surely would be a nice treat for both of the squads involved, but when you're undefeated and as talented as these two teams are, the ultimate goal would be a State title. Maple Valley has been to the Dome (Pontiac Sil verdome) before and certainly would welcome a return visit to the finals in the final year of this millennium. The Lions met up with Berrien Springs in the playoffs two years ago and won 22-10 during a season that ended up with a championship game at the NFL Lions' home. Let's just hope that history repeats itself. Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt's team prepared for its matchup with Berrien Springs by thumping SMAA rival Olivet 22-10. In Nashville and Vermontville, young football players grow up dreaming of wins over those "dreadful" green Eagles. The Valley boys did it twice this season... what a bonus! To be successful in a post-season tournament, it usually helps to have playoff experience on your side. The Lions have just that and should come ready to play on Saturday. Some may say that Valley's defense is suspect, but those are probably the same "experts" who wouldn't rank Mittelstaedt's team as one of the best in the state for most of the campaign. Talk about respect, our guess is that you better have it if you arc to contend with Valley. Respect should also be given lo the girls' cross country team in Middleville. The team has yet lo lose in 1999 — winning all its duals as well as invitational titles at Kelloggsville, Godwin, Middleville. Springport and Carson City — and they hope to keep that perfect mark intact Saturday for the Class B State finals at the Michigan Speedway in Brooklyn. The Lady Trojans, coached by Tammy Benjamin. no< only have some superstars, but they also have the depth needed to contend for a State championship. Last Saturday at Allegan, the black and orange stunned the field and won a regional title in the process. It was the first such title for the program, but it probably wont be the last. Led by Danielle Quisenberry's first place, 19:07 and Melissa Quisenberry's third place, 19:35, Middleville won its crown over a field that included Gull Lake, who came into the regional ranked No. 1 in Class B. The Lady Trojans had six runners who finished in the top 14. Even without Danielle Quisenberry's first place performance, the Lady Trojans would have knocked off No. 1. Now, what does that say about dominance? The same thing could be said about Maple Valley s gndders and Middleville's harriers, both teams have found ways of blowing past the competitions Let's just hope that is the case again this weekend Talk to you soon. Lady Trojans aim for tfte top at State final At the start of the season, Middleville coach Tammy Benjamin knew that her girls' erbss country had the potential to be one of the best in Class B Now, she not only knows they are one of the best, but they just might be the very best. Benjamin, her team and fans of the black and orange harrier squad will find out how good they are Saturday at the Michigan High School Athletic Association State finals at the Michigan Speedway in Brooklyn. The Lady Trojans come into the final meet on a real tear, winning a Class B regional title last Saturday at Allegan High School. Middleville tallied 33 points to outdo Gull Lake's 56 points. The Blue Devils entered the regional ranked No. 1 in Class B. "Surprisingly, it wasn’t even close," Benjamin said of the regional matchup between the two cross country heavyweights. Even without the score of their No. 1 runner — Danielle Quisenberry who finished in first place — the Lady Trojans would have won the title. Benjamin's squad is currently ranked in the top three in the Class B State poll. "We put our sixth girl in front of their (Gull Lake's) fourth and our seventh girls was in front of their fifth," Benjamin said. "They had no where near the depth that we had. Wc were still No. I even without Danielle." Danielle Quisenberry was first the cross lhe finish line, in 19:07. Her younger sister, Melissa, was third in 19:35, Katie Richter was ninth in 20:42, Christine Dood 11th in 20:47, Jen Verkerkc 12th in 20:48, Elisc Nyland 14th in 20:54 and Theresa Miller 22nd in 21:23. Gull Lake's top four runners wound up second, fifth, seventh and 21st. Nyland and Miller are both freshmen who have stepped it up this season. Nyland's set the program's freshman record at Allegan with her 20:54. "Wc love running at Allegan; there are a lot of trails on their course," Benjamin said. The regional cross country title was the first ever captured by a Trojan team and Slate* glory is certainly not out of the question for the 1999 O-K Blue champions. "Our grouping is looking real good right now." Benjamin said. "The girls just keep going out there and running their best. No one has beaten us this year." At Brooklyn, lhe Middleville coach expects stiff competition from Flint Powers, another Class B team ranked in the top three. As far as lhe course itself, Benjamin says it all depends on the weather conditions. "It's pretty gentle if dry... just blazing fasi." Benjamin said. "If wet (though), it can be quite slow." Tim Brog will represent Middleville's boys team at the State finals. Brog set a freshman program record and ran for a personal best with a 19th place 17:24 at Allegan. He was the first freshman from any school last Saturday to cross lhe finish line. Benjamin said, "Tim is running well" and expects another solid effort from her young star in Brooklyn. Other Trojan finishers were Adam Wyant (18:29), Isiaiah Thaler (19:00), John Boom (19:49) and Matt Timmer (20:14). "The boys have had a good season and are, by far. the best boys' team I have ever had," Benjamin said. Hastings, Delton runners headed to State Saturday Brooklyn as does Tim Brog, who is third from the left in this Heidi Schroeder finished 17th out of 112 runners and qualified for this Saturday s State finals at the Class B regional last Saturday at Haslett High School. Schroeder finished the course in 21:12 to highlight the Saxons' efforts at the event. "She (Schroeder) has been the front runner all year long," Hastings coach Paul Fulmer said. "She is the one who made the most improvement from last year." Hastings* girls were fifth out of 15 teams with a score of 147 and the boys finished 15th with 387. Lansing Catholic Cental won the girls’ regional title with 91 points and Williamston took the boys crown with 61. Lakewood was sixth in the boys race with 155 and the Lcdy Vikings wound up 15th with 339. Jeremy Frost was fifth in 16:52 and Joel Dow 10th in 17:01 to highlight Lakewood's efforts. For Hastings' girls, Karey Schlachter was 21st in 21:26, Deneil Sherman 27th in 21:45, Arica Newton 28th in 21:47, Jennifer Hodges 86th in 25:29 and Carolyn DeWitt 91st in 25:51. Schlachter finished just three seconds away from qualifying for a second consecutive State opportunity. For the Saxon boys, Chris Rounds was 56th in 18:37, Joel Gibbons 62nd in 18:53, Adam Carroll 77th in 19:28, Shawn Hill 94th in 20:22, Oris Sensing 102nd in 20:48 and Jon Katje 110th in 22:10. There were 116 runners in the boys race. At Allegan last Saturday, Delton Kellogg's Jessica Kellogg also qualified for the State run with a sixth place 20.12. BCC hoopsters end year The Barry County Christian girls basketball team lost to Lakeside (Lansing) last week 41-37. Top honors went to Heidi Schmidt (15 points and 11 rebounds), Becky Meengs (9 points and 13 rebounds) and Meredith Rozema (4 points. 9 rebounds and 5 steals) The Lady Eagles also dropped two games in the ACSI Tournament, one to Algoma 45-43 and the other to West Highland 40-34. Schmidt had 20 points and 8 rebounds. Meredith Rozema 10 points, 6 rebounds ard 3 steals, Lacy Martin 6 points and 7 rebounds and Meengs 3 points. 7 rebounds and 3 steals versus Algona Against West Highland, Meengs had 10 points and 12 rebounds, Schmidt 6 prints, 13 rebounds and 8 steals, Janna Rozema 6 points and 11 rebounds, Meredith Rozema 6 points, 3 rebounds and 3 steals and Martin 4 points and 9 rebounds. The Lady Eagles close out the year with a 7-7 record. Lions travel to Berrien Springs after Olivet win by Jon Gambee NASHVILLE — Maple Valley players have a ritual they do at the start of every fourth quarter. They do it quietly and without fanfare, but they take it very seriously and work very hard lo make it come true. As the officials move the football and the chains to begin the final 12 minutes of play, every Lion, to a man, raises his right hand with four fingers extended. "That means the fourth quarter belongs to us," coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said after his Lions beat a tough Olivet 22-10 last Friday night to advance to the second round of the Division VI football playoffs. The victory means that the Lions will travel to Berrien Springs this Saturday tc take on a team that dismantled Hartford last Friday 45-0. Came time in Berrien Springs is 1 p.m. "We figured defense would make the difference, and it did," -M.V. Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt Eagles' soccer soar to season-ending win The soccer team at Barry County Christian closed out its fall campaign in fashion with a 5-2 victory. Neal Chapman scored three goals, Adam Winegar one and Josh Lamphere one. Assisting on the Eagle scores were Eric Lamphere with two and Josh Lamphere, Adam Burkett and Winegar each with one. BCC led 3-1 at the half David Thompson start: d in goal and made 5 saves before having to leave the game with an injury. Theron Barlow filled in and came up with 17 saves. The season-ending win gave BCC a 14­ 3 record. “We had quite a good time," coach Dean Lamphere said. "Certainly we will miss our seniors next year." The Eagles held their opponents to just 1.2 goals per game and averaged 5.1 themselves. Keep up with your LOCAL team in your LOCAL newspaper. The Hastings BANNER! When asked what he knew about Berrien. Mittelstaedt laughed and said. "Well, I know they won 45-0. What else do I have to know?" The Lions used their traditional tenacious defense and a couple of big plays to erase a 7-0 halflime deficit and send Olivet home for lhe season. Maple Valley and Bemen Springs bring identical 10-0 records to the table. The Lions beat the Shamrocks 22-10 in the 1997 State playoffs. That was the year that Mittelstaedt's team made it to the State championship game at the Pontiac Silverdome. The contest last Friday was typical Maple Valley-Olivet football, with defense and up the gut running taking center stage. And, as usual. Maple Valley kept up the pressure just a little longer and just a little more intense than its opponent. It proved to be the difference in the final outcome. "We knew Olivet was a very good football team," Mittelstaedt said of lhe team his Lions had beaten earlier this year 32-17. Maple Valley quarterback Ken Lackscheide (3) sticks the bali over the goal Hne in last Friday's playoff win over Olivet as Chad VanEngen (68) gives him a little blocking support. (Photo by Perry Hardin) "In that game it was more of an offensive show, but this time around we figured defense would make lhe difference, and it did." Olivet had an outstanding passer in quarterback David Wine, who came into the eontest with more than 1,000 offensive yards for the season. Yet. Maple Valley intercepted him three limes. And Olivet had an outstanding running back in Clinton Schlee, who had over 1,000 yards rushing for the season. But the Lions held him pretty much in check throughout, with only one 42-yarder that really hurt. For lhe game, Schlee finished with 118 yards in 16 carries, but did not score a touchdown. LIONS... Continued on page 11 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 4. 1999 - Page 11 LIONS... continued from page 10 Olivet's only touchdown came in lhe second quarter when Matt Rocco charged in from 10 yards out. Bui in a defensive struggle like this one, that seven points held up until well into the third quarter. Then fortunes changed in Maple Valley's favor. The Lions took the second half kickoff and marched 67 yards in 11 plays to gel on the board. The big play of lhe drive was a fake Statue of Liberty play that resulted in a pass from quarterback Kevin Lackscheide to Jason Abfalter for 36 yards and a first down on lhe Olivet 30 Seven plays later. Lackscheide squirmed his way over, holding the ball high in the air to signal the score. Even though the extra point failed. 1-6 looked a lol better to Mittelstaedt’s crew than 7-0 and that score seemed to energize lhe team The defense rose to the occasion on the neat series. Olivet fumbled the reverse on the kickoff and had to start from its own two-yard line. The Eagles managed to move it out to lhe 27. but a penally and a huge sack by Erie Gons and Kyle Kines set them beck. On fourth and 30 from lhe seven. Olivet mishandled the punt attempt and the ball squirted out of die back of the end zone for a safety and Maple Valley had the lead. 8-7. On the free kick. Andy Ewing gave the Lions excellent field position al their own 43 and two plays later Jason Abfalter ran a counter off lhe right side, cut back to daylight and ran S3 to pay dirt. Lackscheide’* two-point pass to Justin VanAlstine tn the nght comer of the end zone made it 16-7. Allen Wheeler kicked a 33-yard field goal to make it 16-10 just seconds into the fourth quarter, but that was all the offense Olivet could muster for the rest of the evening. Maple Valley’s final touchdown came on a 14-play. 69-yard drive, capped by Jacob Cole's three-yard run. putting 22 points on the board and 4:18 left on the clock. Cole led Maple Valley in rushing with 102 yards in 33 carries, with Abfalter picking up 61. Defensively, Jeff Rhoades had 16 tackles and Rick Smith 11 for the Lions. Maple Valley's three interceptions were picked off by Cole, Tim Wawiernia and by Travis Kcryer off a b uted pass off the hands of Eric Goris. the second time in a week he has caused an interception by lipping a pass attempt. Bulldogs bring down Saxons in first round of football playoffs Even after its playoff loss to Chelsea last Friday, you have to admire how far the Hastings' football program has come during the 1999 season. The Saxons, who lost the Division III playoff game to the Bulldogs at Jerry Niehaus Field 41-23, won seven of 10 games this past season, the most the program has achieved since 1990. Coach Jeff Keller's team was in contention for an O-K White Conference title up until lhe final regular season game with Lowell and brat the league champions. East Grand Rapids. 10-6 to open the campaign at 4-0. Chelsea, however, proved to be a very tough foe for Hastings to counter. Hastings scored three times in the contest, but each time it did. Chelsea answered with a score of its own. The Bulldogs' triumph was their seventh in a row. SAXONS... Continued on page 12 Lady Saxon hoopsters fall to Bulldogs; freshmen win In lhe first half Tuesday, Hastings' varsity girls basketball team matched Ionia's offensive effort as both teams went into the lockeroom tied 24-24. The Lady Saxons made 9-of-20 field goal attempts in the first half and the defense remained sharp throughout lhe game In the second half, However, Hastings connected on just 2-of-22 attempts and lost the non-league contest 48-29. Virginia Jennings led the Lady Saxons with 9 points. Liz Nida tallied 6 markers and Katie Noteboom added 5 points. Lakewood Defense Shines... The Lady Vikings' defense rose to the occasion Tuesday in a 39-30 triumph over Lowell. The Red Arrows, after scaring 11 points in the first quarter, were held to six, six and seven points in the final three frames. "Wc played excellent defense and hustled all over the floor," Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz said. "It was a great game by our players." Jill Benschoter had a big game with 13 potato. Benschoter's point total included two 3pointers. She also had two assists and eight steals. Tracy Thelen scored 7 points. Shannon Spencer 6. Audra Love 6. Lakewood (11-7) led 22-17 at the half and 32-23 after three quarters. M.V. Comes Up Short... Maple Valley's varsity basketball, squad fell to Olivet Tuesday night 50-42. Jessica Cook led the Lady Lions with 19 points. Maple Valley is now 5-12 overall and 3-9 in the SMAA. Junior Varsity Defeated... Laura Dipert and Kate Martisius both scored 6 points, but the JV eagers fell to Ionia on Tuesday 43-28. Freshmen now 16-1... The Hastings' freshman basketball team improved its overall record to 16-1 with a 45-32 victory Tuesday night over Ionia. Hastings trailed three minutes into the game 7-2, but closed out the first half with a 23-4 outburst. At half, the Lady Saxons led by 14, but the Bulldogs trimmed it to six points midway through the fourth quarter. Hastings, however, finished strong by scoring nine of the last 11 points. Niki Noteboom led the Lady Saxons with 16 points. Amber Thomas tallied 11 and Cassie Meade added 6 markers. "We're playing real well right now as the girls know their roles and are supporting each other," Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "We hope to finish these last three games well." Last Thursday, Hastings won against Forest Hills Central, 42-25. Noteboom scored 13, Tiffany Howell 11 and Thomas 8 in the 15th victory. Lions' Season Stat Leaders POINTS auswiifi Jacob Cola 146-859 Richard Smith 91-379 Jason Abfalter 51-324 Adam Watson 45-310 Andy Earing 64-306 PASSING Lackscheide k. 15-5 season ended last Friday for the Kellogg Community College soccer team with a 2-1 loss to Lakeland Community College. KCC scored first in the game with a goal from Josh Handley (Portage Northern). Handley's tally came in the opening minute of lhe contest. Evan Winkler (Hastings) and Andy McCormick (Marshall) assisted on Handley s score. Tuesday Trios Needs Help 22-10; 3 Fates 22-10; Cuok lackson 17-15; Alley Gals 17-15; 3 Blind mice 16-16; Sccbcrs Auto Body 15-17; Lucky Ladies 13-19; Just 4 Fun 13-19; Looney Toons 13-19; Trouble 12-20. High Games and Series - T. Redman 198. D Seebcr 181-522; T. Laymance 164; T. Brown 155; S. Vandenburg 175-500; M. Eaton 177; T. Pennington 171; L. Trumble 213-515; J. Conger 157; P Ramey 179; V. Green 168; B. Hayes 157; S. Snider 191; L. Potter 201-516; S. Reid 161; D. Dutcher 156; B. Vugtevecn 169; B. Brooks 159; S. Zalewski 174; W Main 189. Sunday Night Mixed Sunday Snoozers 21; AII-4-Fun 19 1/2; Friends 18 1/2; Red Dog 18; Thunder Alley 18; Thee Froggers 17; Happy Hookers 16 1/2; We re OK 16; Bud Light 15; Rock Bottom 15; B.S.ers 14 1/2; 4 Horseman 14; Double K’s 14; Matrix 13; Lucky Strikes 12; Not Sure Yet 10. Womens High Games and Series - S. Snider 199-496; A. Hubbell 198-472; P. Key 166-466; M. Simpson 163-442; K. Becker 208; J. Buckner 179; C. Rosa 157; A. Churchill 149; W. Madden 142; D. Reeves 114. Mens High Games and Series - C. Pennington 221-570; B. Churchill 199-544; DJ James 196-541; B. Cantrell 155-438; B. Kifby 209; J. Barnum 203; G. Snyder 199; K. Hammontrec 198; B. Falconer 188; J. James 185; E. Behmdt 180; M. McLeod 178; E. Gates 177; B. Allen 174; R. Boze 157. Senior Citizens Wieland 27.5-8.5. Jesick 24-12; Nash 22­ 14; Kucmpel 21.5-14.5; Snyder 20-16; Fncnd Ifcl LJtfWiU HaUM i8-i8. J&HIM-ftrSchi^Mm-re? 21-43-3-390 Thursday Mixed Just us 23-9; Oops 20-12; King Pins 20­ 12; Varneys 18-14; Question Marks 16-16; Brown and Sons Excav. 15-18; Red Eyes 13-19; Hastings Bowl 13-19; Goon Squad 12-20; Middle Lakers 6-22. Womens Good Games and Series - O. Gillons 166-455; J. Rabiey 182-406; C. Swinkunas 176-400; S. Tcunessen J 40-39 J; C. Lewis 113-310; R Brown 94-271; J. Anderson 89-232; S. Brown 166; I. RuthrufT 166; L. Jackson 159; H. Service 158; C. Service 155; V. Brown 152; L. Miller 131; B. Anderson 127. Mens Good Games and Series - C. VanHouten 189-509; C. Mugridge 164­ 462; C. Haywood 158-460; S. Faunce 150­ HECfiLMlNfi Justin VanAlstine 10-153 Nathan Swift 6-154 Jacob Cole 4-64 TACKLES Jett Rhoades 123 Richard Smith 98 Jason Abfalter 60 Tim Wawlemla 50 Eric Goris 44 Travla Kersjes 42 Kyle Kines 42 Jacob Cole 30 Justin VanAlstine 26 Jeff Jones 23 442; M. Zimmerman 138. INTERCEPTIONS Bowlerettes Hecker Agency 17-11; Railroad Street Mill 17-11; Hamilton Excavating 17-11; Jacob Cole 4 Tim Wawlemla 2 Chris Ripley 2 Lakewood's JHI Benschoter (41) goes between three Lowell defenders and scores two of her 13 points in Tuesday's triumph. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 1 Call the experts... Professional Shopping Services, Inc. Clerical Full time in Caledonia office. Must be detail oriented, have excellent language skills & have good working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel. Wages negotiable. No phone calls please. Send resume: J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 30-10; Ten Pins 30-10; Head^ Out 24-16; Bad Habit II 24-12; Four Cylinders 23-13; Beer Me 20 1/2-19 1/2; Brushworks 19-17; No Whiners 19-21; No Name Yet! 19-21; 9 and A Wiggle 19-13; All But One 19-13; Rocky 4 15-25; Late Comers 14-22; Mercy 13-27; The Scouts 13-27; Ramblers 13-27; We Don’t Care 13­ 27; Teddy Bears 12 1/2-23 1/2. Ladies Good Games and Series - D. Bartimus 223-516; K. Keeler 175; N. Taylor 166; G. Meaney 161; S. Ripley 155 427; M. Blankenship 174; S. Parker 165, S. Sanborn 184; D. Mays 202-512; S. McKee 223-640; J. Uncaster 154; E. Johnson 180; S. Haight 184-496; M. Sears 177-464; A. Keillor 153-421; B. Roush 179; S. Everett 155; O. Gillons 169. Mens Good Games and Series - D. Tinkler 175-490; J. Bartimus 245-583; A. Taylor 202; B Madden 218; C. Martin 206; D Service 189; R. Fay 211-568; J. Mays 207-597; D. Marsh 246-588; C. Gray 177­ 486; M. Martin 214-549; M. McKee 217; J. Uncaster 199; M. Uwson 245; D. Sears 186; K. Ramey 204-480; B Madden 222­ 551; R Roush 221; J. Barnum 233-650; J. Jacobs 194 Misfit. 19-13; HairCare 18 1/2-13 1/2; Lifestyles 18-14; Sccbcr’s Auto 18-14; Railroad St. Mill 17 1/2-14 1/2; Nashville -5-16-16; Eye and Ent 15 1/2-16 1/2; Nash Chiro 14 12-17 1/2; Girrbach’s 12-20; Mace's Ph. 11-21. High Gaines and Series - B Hathaway 191-493; N. Hallifax 160-428; J. Leo ISO419; P. Snyder 176-383; L. Elliston 217; J. Decker 188; S. Drake 176; J. George 169; D. Boomer 148; M. Dull 151; T. Poll 162. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 21-15; Al &. Petek 21-15; The Misfits 21-15; TVCCU 21-15; Advanced Commercial Printers 18-18; Plumb’s 16-20; Hastings Bowlers 15-21; Friends 11-25. Men's High Games & Series - M. Christiansen 190; K. Phenix 233-582; D. Clement 431; D. Care 383; D. Walden 155; G. Snyder 196; G. Hause 205. Women's High Games & Series - S. Brimmer 479; A. Walden 163; V. Scobey 164. Monday Mixers TAM Lassies 24; Basket Babes 19; Row­ die Giris 18; Kelley's Keglcrs 18; BAR Testing 17; Dewey’s 16; Hastings Bo-. 1 14; Gutter Gals 14; Whispenng Waters 13; Budweiser 13; Landis Ladies 13; Girrbach's 13. Good Games A Series E Girrbach 210-539; D. James 167-472; N. Reigler 165; B Johnson 172-455; A. Hall 138; S. Cole 190; M Stapler 128-367; M Lemon 199-543; L. Thomason 158; J. Anthony 160; V Can 182; C. Warner 190-185; R Pitts 175-408; D Bums 153-334; L Perry 155; K. Covey 193: D. Larsen 169-467; P. Be.-der 143-398; B Howes 154; M. Matson 162; D. Dutcher 184. FROM H.Y.A.A. Jacob Cole 3 Printing? Kent Qil Co. 12-16; Carlton Center Bulldozing 11-17; Bennett Industries IQ18. Good Games and Series - J. Doster 151; K. Doster 141; E. Vanasse 191; G. Potter 159; C. Hurless 180-465; H. Coencn 178; N. Potter 202-519; E. Ulrich 171-497; B. Hathaway 194-506; N. Goggins 161-436; J. Del Cotto 168; J. Pcttcngill 153-414; M.Dull 157; B. Maker 213-464; M Snyder 200-533; D Snyder 198-530; T. Christopher 188-544. THANK YOU FUMBLE RECOVERIES Need McCormick later had to leave the game with an injury, a loss that hindered KCCs winning hopes. Lakeland then fired back for two first half goals and the game ended at 2-1. Goalkeeper Luke Freudenburg (Mattawan) made 13 saves in 90 minutes for KCC. KCC was 5-1 in the MCCAA for a co­ championship. BOWLING SCORES Woodmansee 17.5-19.5; Brewers 17.5­ 18.5; No. 1 Senior 17-19; MAM’S 14-22; Girrbachk 13.5-22.5. Womens High Games - G. Potter 176; D. Grenfield 188; B. Estep 157; D. Keller 166; E. Mesecar 158; V. Brown 167; C. Stuart 160; S. Pennington 157; G. Otis 182; L. Bahs 166; Y. Markley 182; R. Murphy 161 B. Howes 166; M. Kingsley 163. Womens High Series - D. Greenfield 464; G. Otis 466; Y. Markley 476. Mens High Games - D Hall 161; W. Birman 158; C. Jesick 169; B. Terry 177; R. Mason 188; G. Waggoner 187; D. Stuart 174; D. Beduhn 204; B Adgate 162; J. Beckwith 190; M. Schondelmayer 157; J. Mercer 187. Mens High Series - C. Jesick 451; B. Terry 520; R. Mason 460; G. Waggoner 473; D. Stuart 484; D. Beduhn 506; J. Beckwith 523; J. Mercer 468. Jacob Cola 90 Jason Abfalter 45 Richard Smith 42 Ken Lackachelde 30 Andy Earing 26 Adam Watson It Justin VfnAistina It Kan Great soccer season comes to dose for KCC Professional Shopping Services, Inc. 7105 Kraft Avenue, S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 Hastings Youth Athletic Association would like to extend thanks to its many spon­ sors for ’he 1999 Football & Cheerleading season Each of the sponsors has con­ tributed in some way to our organization this year, and has helped to make our 1999 season a fun and memorable one for our 163 participants. We would like to thank each one for their generous support of the program. 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Cooper ran for 148 yards and Barwick threw for 121 yards in Chelsea's regular season 38-23 dosing win over Jackson Northwest. "We were trying to pul enough pressure on him (Barwick) as possible." Keller explained "We tackled poorly, but that is a compliment to them." Chelsea's 41 points were a bit surprising to the Hastings' mentor. "This is the most points we have given up." Keller said. "With their long drives, we weren't getting our hands on the ball." The Bulldogs used their option to frustrate the Saxon defenders. One 13-play drive of Chelsea's in the third quarter ended with a I -yard touchdown plunge by Cooper. "When it works, you stick with it," Keller said of Chelsea's success with the option. "They probably had 200 yards of option in the fame." Saxons* Season Stat Leaders POINTS Tony Bowne 98 Seen Tefft 72 Zac Fulmer 46 Adam Schantz 30 Joey Keller 22 RUSHING Sean Te'tt 87-597 Tony Bowne 98-535 Adam Schantz 58-424 Joeh Woodard 95-394 RECEIVING Adam Schantz 22-232 Saan Tefft 17-195 Zac Fulmer 8-144 PASSING Tony Bowne 57-1118-10-757 TACKLES The Hastings Saxons returned to the playoffs last Friday much to the delight ot its many Ians who trekked to Chelsea field goal from sophomore kicker Zac Fulmer at 2:31 of the first quarter, a 21yard run by junior Adam Schantz at 10:45 of the second quarter and a 35-yard run by Joey Keller 127 Joe Bekker 119 Dan Slaughter IIS Gabe McCarty 73 Jay Campbell 58 for the big Division III pigskin battle Sexn Tefft xl 6:32 of lhe third quarter and ■ 12-yard jaunt by Tefft with 8:13 lo play in the game. Fulmer also booled two extra points to finish lhe same with five points. Schantz' score made it 14-10, but Chelsea (allied one more to go up 21-10 at intermission and then outscored Hastings 20-13 in the final two quarters. Hastings* four scores came on a 35-yard SAXONS...continued page 13 INTERCEPTIONS Sean Tefft 5 Tony Bowne 3 FUMBLE RECOVERIES Derek Sherman 2 Carter enjoys successful season Travis Carter had quite a year racing in the Senior Honda this past summer. Carter finished second in points in the Lansing club and ./as 10th in the Tri­ City series. Senior Honda, a competitive class, is for racers ages 9-16 and hold events in Toledo, Waterford and Lansing. YMCA Adult Women's VWleyball League Standings A league Bobs Gun and Tackle........................... 25-5 ICS.............................................................. |7-I3 This winter, Carter plans to get some seat time in Indianapolis where they run an indoor series. Sponsor's for Carter are the Crysier Superstore of Hastings, Glass Clean of Middleville and the Old Style Mobile Home Service. Di« it...........................................17-13 CAN ............................................................|-29 B league Leftnfy Insurance.................................... 22-2 Goodenough Goodies.............................22-5 Ray James Electromechanical.......... 18-12 Ranger D»e Inc..........................................17-10 Hastings Burial Vault ............................. 16-8 Cascade Home Improvements.......... 11-16 Quality hoofing...................................... 9-18 Backe Construction .............................. 3-27 McDonald .................................................2-22 1999 M Vabeybaa SfMttgB TVC............................................................. 41-1 Dtg-lt .....................................................31-11 Cedar Roof Design............................... 29-13 The Wolverines....................................... 16-26 Hastings Mfg. .....................................16-26 Bilik Safety Service............................. 15-27 Flexfab...................................................... 10-32 Stomp.........................................................10-32 YMCA Programs Adalt Basketball League Teams arc now being formed for the YMCA 1999-2000 adult basketball league Teams interested in participating should call the YMCA. 945-4574. or stop at the YMCA Office, 234 E State, Hastings for an information packet Registration dead­ line is Nov. 10 or when 12 teams have reg­ istered. League play will begin the week of Nov. 29. Joe Bekker (66) lays some heat on the Chelsea signal-caller as Derek Sherman (50) watches from the side. _Travta 9.arter tnotors around the Lansing track during Senior Honda racing action this past September. (Photo provided) p Michigan's largest provider of Long Term Care is now taking applications for an A.D.O.N. for our facility within 30 minutes of the Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo area. Position requires a current Michigan Nursing License. Supervisory experience in long term care a plus, medicare/medicaid, and rehabilitation experience a plus. Knowledge of MDS process and PPS also a IpwRb RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNMP REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 1 J, 1888 - 7:00 purt. CaBed to order and Pledge of ASogiance Present: Meuse. PaBner, Hansford, Walters. Munjoy. McKenna. Edwards and seven (7) guests Minutes of tw regular msstng held on Sep­ tember 8. 18W approved plus. 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Motion to aBow too Troaourer to add 1% for admsxstrabcn teas on property tax b*s Motion to aBow toe Treasurer to coBect 1% penalty on late taxes between February 15.2000 February 2B. 2000 Motion to concur wth Planning and Zoning CommMon to rezone Property BOO-13-004-010­ 40 from -RE* to -RR Motion to approve final plat for Jones Crossing, which includes a 25 acre wddirte preserve and 22 lots . Motion to adpum Adjournment at 8.27 p.m. Respectfully suomttad. Robin McKanna. Ctortt Aaostad toby Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor (11/4) » -ip I — >-e Saturday, November 20th, 1999 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are interested being part of a tcam-onenied company where canng makes the difference forward ail resumes lo: Attn: Regional Director 3898 No. Rosebud Drive, SE Kentwood, Ml 49512 Zoning Admontoralor report received and pieced on De. ■ Household ; i Hazardous Waste Collection . bay : Assistant Director of Nursing t„|X . . Advertise in the BANNER Classifieds! 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Or it could be one of eight other com­ pany employees, including Bryan Allerding and Sue Brown, union representatives for Local 5965 of the United Steel Workers; Gary Bowman, vice president of operations for Tyden Seal (a division of Viking); Mark Larsen, plant manager; Terry Newton, vice president of Local 5965; Mark Noteboom, plant manager; Dennis Roemer, president of Local 5965; and Rick Root, warehouse manager The aforementioned Viking staff mem­ bers volunteered to be a part of a "Kiss a Pig" contest during the company’s United Way fund-raising campaign. Employees arc "voting" for who has to kiss the pig by dropping donation slips or money into boxes in the cafeteria. Whichever staff member receives the most donations has to kiss the pig. a porker belonging to local residents Stu and Pam Sanders. The big kiss lakes place at noon Friday. According to Lam Forbes, executive di­ rector of Barry County United Way, the enthusiasm of the company for the United Way campaign was epitomized by the re­ sponse Groos gave when asked if he wanted More Hastings Mutual Halloween fun Hastings Mutual Insurance employees in the Mail Services and Supply departments dressed as characters from the "Wizard of Oz" and captured first place honors in the annual Halloween Costume Contest. to be a part ol the pig contest. "I’m in for anything.” he said. "They’re extremely supponive of United Way and excited about the campaign." Forbes said of the company. The contest was expected to be "a lot of fun." as well as generate dollars for United Way Viking and other major corporations in the county are "our major contributors," Forbes said Last year Viking employees gave $50,672 to United Way. Many of the Bradford White tax abatement approved by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Middleville Village Council last week approved the request by the Bradford White Corp, for a 50 percent tax abatement for a $5.5 million rehabilitation and construction project. During the public hearing. Village Manager Bryan Groesbeck explained that since the abatement was on the taxable value of additional development, he es­ timated that the loss in tax revenue to the village was only slightly more than $ 15.500 for the six years of the abatement Groesbeck told council that there was a possibility that the company may hire up to 200 new employees. Bradford White CEO Richard Milock amended that statement to say that he couldn't guarantee that the addition would bring that many This Sword Says We’re Your American Cancer Society jobs, but without it, growth of the company will be much more difficult. "Continuing growth goes hand in hand with the investments the company has already made in the Middleville facility." Milock said. The company has already spent $20 million on the facility . It received a similar rebate in 1998. Village President Lon Myers said that the company is working closely with the village to obtain grants. It has guaranteed 50 new jobs which has enabled the Local Development Finance Authority to apply for a Community Development Block Grant of $500,000. Bradford White also is participating in a nonn water sewer installation along Washington Street, which should ease some of the runoff problems in the area. Milock told the council that by erecting a building where the hot water tanks are stored, the atmosphere in the neighborhood should improve. The noise of some of the vehicles will also be masked. This construction should clean up the back of the building and improve the appearance of the area. county's large manufacturers are currently conducting campaigns, including Viking. Bradford White Corp, in Middleville. Hastings Manufacturing and Flexfab. Overall the United Way campaign is ' going well." Forbes said. "Most of the places that arc done (with their campaign^) are above last year's contributions. Many of the campaigns have come in with 100 percent participation, including MainStrect Savings and the National Bank of Hast­ ings." As of Wednesday, a total of $96,335.98 had been raised county-wide. The goal of the campaign is $496 933. The next special event involving the campaign is a "Celebrity Server Night" at Big Boy Restaurant in Hastings. A number of well-known local personages will act as waiters and waitresses Nov. 18 from 5 to 9 Third place winners in the Hastings Mutual contest were employees of lhe PIP Unit of the Claims Department who designed and crafted a Chinese Parade Dragon for the event. p.m. All their tips will be given to Barry United Way. plus Big Boy will donate 10 percent of the day's total sales. Serving from 5 to 7 p.m. will be ittorney Shane McNeill, Jim Coleman. Judy Hoyle of Hastings Manufacturing. Barry Sheriff Steve DeBoer, Sally Sccber of Hastings Manufacturing. Tammy Penning­ ton of the Commission on Aging, and Ron Manin. From 7 to 9 p.m.. servers will include Kathy Walters Surratt of Barry County 4-H. Gary Buckland of Buckland Insurance. Michigan State Police post commander Gary NcwgIL Robin W Riverfront Financial, Hastings Sc Superintendent Carl SchoesseL and Forbes. Forbes said giving to United Way will help many people receive services through member agencies. Last year, she said, "over 21.000 different times people were able to access services they needed" through United Way agencies. "Our hope is that we can reach 25,000 times next year that people can get services they need." The head of the Chinese Parade Dragon attracted a lot of attention. SAXONS...continued from page 12 The Saxons from the sidelines cheer on their teammates during last Friday's Even though there ire battle with the Bulldogs. many cancer organiza­ tions. there is only one American Cancer Society Follow the sword in the hattie against cancer For more information call 1 8OO-ACS-2345 AMERICAN VCANCER TSOOETY TMltf’S M>miK iwmriTuuiTWSwwi Tefft ended with 98 yards on 14 carries and Schantz collected 69 yards on six attempts. Schantz also hauled in two passes for 31 yards. The Saxons had 310 yards of total offense versus the Bulldogs. 262 of which came on the ground Quarterback Tony Bowne carried the ball 14 times for 69 yards and Josh Woodard gained another 43 yards On defen»e. Joey Keller made 18 tackles. Dan Slaughter 10 tackles. Joe Bekker 12 tackles. Gabc McCarty 8 tackles and Jay Campbell 4 tackles to lead the Saxons Sull, it was Chelsea's ability to make lhe big plays that cost the Saxons' a chance lo move onto week two of the post-season party. "We played pretty well and with a lot of heart." Keller said. "Every time we got closer, they would answer with another big play.’’ Chelsea with the win over Hastings earned the chance to face Lansing Haslett in the second round of the MHSAA playoffs Haslett blew past Richland Gull Lake 35-6 last Friday in another Division III playoff battle The game will be al Chelsea. • Football Banquet Upcoming: The football banquet for lhe Saxon gridders is Tuesday. Nov. 9. The banquet will be in the high school cafeteria and is expected io start at 6:30 p.m. Hastings' quarterback Tony Bowne (11) uses some fancy footwork to elude a Chelsea defender. �Page 14 - The Hashngs Banner - ThurMay November 4. 199g Communication from CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Finishing the budget Bob Bender Bender named to air commission Former Slate Rep Bob Bender has been appointed by Gov John Engler to lhe Michigan Aeronautics Commission, which supervises all aeronautics in the state Bender, of Middleville, is the Michigan bovine tuberculosis eradication coordinator. He was a volunteer for the U.S. Peace Corps in Russia from 1995 to 1997. a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1983 to 1994 and the ow ner and oper­ ator of Bender Dairy Farms from 1964 to 1983 Bender served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1990 as a pilot and aircraft and mis­ sion commander; an aviation squadron commanding officer and a staff officer at NATO headquarters tn Brussels. Belgium Bender has been appointed to replace Joseph M. Pietro of Gwinn and to represent the general public for a term expiring May 27. 2000 We’re approaching the final countdown in Congress on the work done on the 13 annual appropriations bills that must be passed every year to keep the federal gov­ ernment running Its interesting that even though wc spend one half of lhe year on these bills, they only represent about one third of total spending Next year, we'll spend $1.7 trillion (that s 1.700 billion). But only $592 billion is authorized for spending in these 13 annual bills. The remaining $1 1 trillion is what is called "entitlement spend­ ing" Medicare, food stamps, social securi­ ty. are some of the programs in this catego­ ry and pretty much on automatic pilot. If wc eliminate the bill containing defense spend­ ing, which is almost automatic, the remain­ ing 12 bills represent about 17 percent of all federal spending for the year. Our goal this year is to duplicate last year's feat of not spending the social securi­ ty surplus on other programs. Each year for lhe last four decades Congress would spend the Social Security surplus on other pro­ grams and mask the size of the real deficit. In 1997 we included my sequester bill to limit spending in ihc balanced budget agreement. Last year Congress was able to restrain spending so that no one cent of the social security surplus was used for current spending. We’d like to sec this become the norm, and Congress has been working hard to ensure that this new tradition of protect­ ing the social security surplus continues. In order to accomplish this, the bills wc passed still needed alone percent reduction in federal spending. That requires agency and department heads to save one penny out of every dollar. As a former US Department of Agriculture official, I know this can be done There is so much waste in every cor­ ner of government that every agency, with the proper motivation will be able to find one cent’s worth of increased efficiency or reduction of waste, fraud and abuse to accomplish this task in order to preserve the social security surplus. It’ important to understand that even with this small reduction. Congress will still spend more on vital areas this year. For example, the budget will still fund the mil­ itary at a higher level than President Clinton requested. The same goes for edu­ cation as well. It needs to be made clear that even with this one percent reduction, spending for this coming year will be substantially higher than it was in the previous year. There is no cut in spending. It’s simply a reduction in the increase. The administration's claim, that this level of spending is drastic, is sim­ ply a political statement Congress has now given President Clinton an opportunity to sign n responsible budget that will save the social Ssecunty surplus. It's a good start and what wc were able to accomplish, last year by having a budget that didn’t spend the social security surplus needs to be lhe standard until we give the kind of support of social security that will guarantee its solvency. - REWARDS - by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A workshop Wednesday helped local se­ nior citizens avoid trouble in the form of travel scams, investment schemes or sweepstakes swindles. More than 50 older residents heard repre­ sentatives from local families and busi­ nesses talk about how easy it is to be taken in by an "offer just too good to be true" or zens to contact the SCAMS line at 5IT373-1 140 with problems. Jan LaFave from Kent County talked about techniques of Sweepstakes compa­ nies that devastated their family when their 80-year-old mother fell victim to the blan­ dishments of winning big. The community resource panel featured The Freeport Planning Commission continued its work on the new village master plan during its October meeting. Also on the agenda was reviewing the survey results again. Responses that are more appropriate for the Village Council will be forwarded to them. Commissioners thanked all the volunteers who worked on the survey and all those who returned information to the commission. The commission also discussed the need for updated flood area maps and the best way to get them. They will be exploring some computer software for this. The commission decided to hold just one meeting in December. Members agreed to hold the meeting Dec. 14. The next meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in the village meeting room. 1-8OO-31O-9O31 Seniors learn ways to protect themselves against swindlers a persuasive and persistent telemarketer. Kathy Fitzgerald from the Michigan At­ torney General's division of consumer pro­ tection told people that offers that are too good to be true are often more expensive. She also explained lhe three-day cancella­ tion policy for people who are solicited by tele-marketers. Fitzgerald also encouraged senior citi­ Freeport planners continuing work BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER Community Resource Panel members were (from left) Bob Lewis. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, Hastings State Police Post Commander Gary Newell Ken Vander Meeden from the Better Business Bureau of West Michigan, Randy Teegardin a trust administrator at Hastings City Bank, and Barry County Chief Probate Judge Richard Shaw. Judge Richard Shaw. State Police Lt. Gary Newell, Bob Lewis of Adult Protective Services, Hastings City Bank trust admin­ istrator Randy Teegarden, Barry County Sheriff Steve Deboer, and Ken Vander Meeden of the Better Business Bureau of West Michigan. The individual panel members gave a brief outlook into services they offer the community. Shaw described a recent scam that frightened people that the IRS would take all the inheritance they were leaving if all they had was a will. This is the first of what Thcresc Durham of the Kellogg Community College con­ tinuing education department hopes will be an annual or twice annual series of work­ shops for senior citizens. The next work­ shop may feature how to interpret tele­ phone bills and how to make long distance service decisions. For information about this program, call Tammi Pennington at the Commission on Aging at 948-4856. The workshop was sponsored by the COA, Kellogg Commu­ nity College, the Institute for Learning in Retirement and Felpausch Food Centers. Rep. Smith to speak on social security reform Teacher wins quilt The Hastings Area School had a team on the American Cancer Society R-.-'ay for Life Aug 13 or 14 They raffled off a quilt made by Jamie Phillips of Powell. Ohio Teacher John Merrill (left) won the quilt Robin Qirrbactl is in center representing Hastings schools (Jamie Phillips is Robin s aunt) A total ol $584 was donated from proceeds from quilt Hastings schools raised the most money of all the teams, with $4,004 NEWS of Your Local Area Can Be Read Each Week in The BANNER. Call us at 945-9554 to Subscribe. A PRINTER THAT IS ... ST Affordable Timely ST Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS > MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Dinaery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 Nick Smith, US. Representative from Michigan's 7th Congressional District, which includes a portion of Barry County, will visit Hastings next Tuesday to speak on “Social Security Reform " The meeting will be held Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Welcome Comers Church on North Broadway. It is sponsored by the Hastings Business and Professional Women’s organi­ zation “Congressman Smith serves on the bud­ get, agriculture and science committees and continues to be at the forefront to save social security, cnsunng that the system remains solvent," said BPW President Peg Bradford. According to the report from the S.S. r-aard of Trustees the combined Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and the Disability Insurance (DI) will be able to pay benefits for many years into the future. In the long range, the funds would become exhausted in 34 years. Hospital Insurance trust (Medicare) will be able to pay benefits for only about 10 years. Rep. Nick Smith Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. Are You Retiring or Changing Jobs Soon? If so, there will be important decisions to make concerning your retirement benefits. A wrong deci­ sion could cost you thousands in taxes and lost income. -Should you take a lump sum payment? -What are your tax consequences? -Can you receive a monthly income at your age? -What are your investment alternatives? -What is a self-directed IRA? For a Free Consultation, call... Robin Welton 616/948-9969 Riverfront Financial Services, llc 525 W.Apple St. Hastings Michigan • Located inside Walker & Fluke P.C. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 4. 1999 - Page 15 Charlton Park contest winners announced Youngsters and adults competing in the costume and jack-o-lantern contests at Charlton Park's record breaking All Hal low's Eve Saturday have been announced In the costume contest, the categories, winners and costumes they wore were Moat Frightening: Jessica Jackson, first place, vampire; Raechclle Williams, second place. Mrs. Count Dracula; Sarah Fox. third place, spider lady. Moat Creative: Quynn Kars, first place. Shamu; Camarie Smith, second place, rose; Lindsey Striegle. third place, Bible man; Dallen White, second place, dragon Mallory White, third place. Miss scarecrow. Moat Unique: Jacob Bar. first place. place. Angel Beat of the Minnie Most Authentic: Raymond St. Onge, first place. Korean Holiday; Kevin Striegle, second place. Jeff Gordon; Moat Historically Accurate: Alyssa Mills, first place. Rapper; Breanne Murrey second place, Cleopatra; Bryan Kars, third place, knight. Most Adorable: Cassidy Wilson, first place, bride; Kaitlin Fierro; second place. Faerie princess; Taylor Gork, third Animal Kingdom: Braden Hughston. first place, lion; Ava Drillock, second place, Kangaroo; Hannah Natte, third place, kitty. Best Entourage: Aspen Gibson, first place, rabbit in a hat; Claire and Johna Pishko and family, second place. Dracula family; Shawn and Claire Buitendorp. third place. Good twin, bad twin. Kid at Heart: Brad Johnson, first place, bird watcher. Kathie White, second place, Mrs. Minnie; and. Norris Mikolajecyk. third place. Grim Reaper. In the jack-o-lantern contest, the win­ ners were: Ages five to seven: Callen Smith, first place, "wheal head" and second place. Valeric Hayward ith "painted face." Eight to 10: Aiyssa Mills, first place, "clown," A.J. Singleterry, second place, "skull." and Lee Christensen, third place, ghost. Eleven to 18: Calvin Smith, first place, "bubble gum." Courtney Moon, second place, "ghost." and Marion Chris­ tensen. "pumpkin." Adults: Ann Mills, first place. "Miss Piggy." Jerry Singleterry, second place. "Cat," and Jeremy Weidig, third place, "purple hair." CHAPTER A Novel Idea for the Banner... SIX By R.N. Lake Not Guilty, Just Dead All characters in this book are fictional and any resem­ blance to persons bring or dead is purely coincidental. Synopsis Pressures on Undersheriff Greg Kennard to cease investigating the acctdent on Cold Creek Road con­ tinue. A sr owplow tries to run him down on a country road. County Commissioner Bob Sullivan threatens to vote against a new county jail unless investigation stops. The FBI with­ holds information. At the same time dental records indicate that Steve Hanrahan died in the fire that consumed his bar and there s evidence that the man who drove the death car in Cold Creek had been drugged, and that the warning sign on the road had been moved. The demands of the three-county drug investigative unit are increasing as Lieutenant John "Swede " Swanson appea s to be readying a major raid. Oc­ currences in Chicago. Washington, at the Sullivan farm and along Michigan highways will all put pressure on Greg as he >*• ■ Incredibly, it was nearly ten days before Pamela's father and Debbie’s former husband was told about the tragedy at Cold C reek, the accident that robbed him of his only daugh­ ter and turned the woman whose warmth had once been his into cold marble. The Chicago police had made earlier attempts to find him and inform him but he had simply been missing from Cragan’s Bar and the Winslow Hotel from February 4th through the 13th It was. ironically, on Valentine’s Day when a prop­ erty solicitous detective told the sometime bartender of his loss. The officer left a copy of the accident report as relayed from Roundtree, muttered condolences, and departed from the shabby room in the rundow n hotel that was home to Ted Lockridge. Lockndge turned to the only fnend he had. ever-comfort­ ing in time of trouble, ever-present to soften the blows of a cruel universe There was enough on hand now for a month of fixes even if he sold half the lot to get money for rent and the little food he needed. This time, though, the friend failed. Dully, like an animal in a trap, the man sat in the chair that tweed a blank television screen and watched an imaginary re­ run of his past. No tears ran down the carved, gaunt face, no sobs sounded, yet he feh a tearing in his throat and guts as he saw what had been and what might have been. There he was. >oung and strong and straightened out The Army had put him through the drug rehab program and he was clean as an angel's wing when he met Debbie She was country fresh, a glowing girl of strong appetites and easy sensuality, rebelling against a father who wanted his children to be as tractable as his livestock. Ted and Deboic, Debbie and Ted. they lived together beautifully, happily, and, when she thought she was pregnant, marriage was logical. It was a false alarm, but it didn't matter because the real thing hap­ pened soon after That’s when things started to fall apart. It began with a telephone call from the guy who had defended him at the court martial in Vietnam and a subsequent meet­ ing with him at the posh Cape Cod Room. There was big money all around them, the kind of money you could get a piece of. his host had told him, if you knew how He knew how Besides, there was no choice if Ted didn't want every club owner on Rush Street to hear about his record. Now the face reflected in the dead glass of the TV' screen changed, and tears did squeeze their way outward and down the etched lines of the cheeks The good money demanded such a high price Debbie, the cunous. had to try the stub* he sold. Together, one night, when the baby was only two months away, they'd shared a hi­ larious high and the fuzzy well-being that marijuana can con­ fer like a gemle blessing. Then lhe whole copy-book, classic, tragic pattern started to weave itself as it has a million times. A little was never enough, pot and its effects were too palhd. experiment with amphetamines, pop the pills, hit the horse. It was the same as it had been in Nam. before the rehab, but this time pretty Debbie was along for the downhill nde Anyone m the second floor corridor of the Winslow hotel might then have heard a cry. hoarse, harsh, ripping the si­ lence. then fading to sobs like hiccoughs. For a moment she was there in the room. too. face twisted in anguish, staring out at him from the screen In the imagi­ nary drama her father loomed in the background, implacable, come to take her and the baby away Right out of some motheaten melodrama, except it realty happened. Nothing much mattered after that, not even the bust at Cargile s apartment He’d never tried to figure out why he'd been the only one there, why the stuff was so easy to find He wasn’t even wor­ ried about the threats of what would happen if he testified for the state The authorities checked him into the methadone place and he worked his way back from dreamland again He would get Debbie back He would see his daughter again. It wis like walking up a long, long hill and knowing that when you got to the top the most beautiful valley in the world would lay at your feet. But it hadn't worked. The old man had threatened to kill him the day he went up to that farm. Deb­ bie wouldn't even talk to him and his own little girl had been hidden away. So it had been back to the old, reliable friend who made you forget. The face talked to its reflection. “It was his fault. You should kill him, then kill yourself. Everything else is over.” It was an act of will to put the powder, the needle, the paraphanelia of comfort away. No more fantasy, not for a while. There were real things to do and, just once more, he’d find the strength to do them. Ted Lockridge walked down the scrofulous hallway, past the pamt blisters and dirt-fogged windows. The cold wind from the North was finding its way across Lakeshore Drive and Michigan Avenue, probing with icy insistence up Ohio and Ontario and Grand Avenue. The thin man stepped out dingy tomed uoj^.coai started walking cast, toward the RtfttSiHtation InsflU? veins the same as what runs through mine and ran through Debbie k That’s why we’ve got to protect her now." "Look, Uncle Bob," Sam was dose to pleading, "when 1 took this job I took an oath of office. You want me to turn in my badge9” “No. boy, 1 do not. You hear everything that goes on there, and that’s what this family needs. Information. You just tell me what Cadwaller and Kennard are up to and I’ll know what to do, how to handle them " "You don’t care much how I feel when 1 shave in the morn­ ing. I’m not looking too good to myself these days.” “You’re into something a good bit bigger than your opin­ ion of yourself, Sam. This family has always meant a lot around here. That’s the strongest thing going for us, our rep­ utation. Lct^ keep it that way ” Unconsciously, the young deputy rubbed the star on his chest. Then he told his uncle, patriarch and clan leader of the Bartley go^Oty Sullivans, the full details of the departments operation, the plans of the InvestigrtjvrtW ‘ They’d help him again for just long enough. Then he could sell what he had on hand for what it took to buy a car, gas enough to go two hundred miles That would be the end Of the line. and what he knew of the personal activities of Undersheriff Kennard. Agent Christopher Aubin, with twenty-two years of service at the Federal Bureau of Investigation found it most difficult to v-rbahze disagreement with a superior. Nevertheless, he'd decided to give his own conscience a break and had asked for the audience Now he laid his thoughts out in a flat, respect­ ful voice with most of the Texas slurring gone. “In nr, opinion, sir. therek a good deal of danger involved for Undersheriff Kennard if we don’t give him the full story on what Agent Stansbury was investigating and what he'd learned.” The man behind the desk answered, courteously, patiently. “Aubin, one mistake by Kennard and wc blow the whole case that’s taken more than a year to build Right now wc don’t know how we’re going to spring the trap. The wolf’s circling, but he hasn’t taken the bait.” “Have you looked over Kennard’s record? He’s not a rural law officer, only. Some of the things he did in Vienna were extraordinary" “That’S true ” “I’d like to set up a meeting with him, sir. in a neutral cor­ ner. as it were, and fill him in." “Aubin, I’m rather surprised by all this. Didn’t the Under­ sheriff agree to call the accident case closed, to forget it” “He did, sir. But a man with his background will be con­ stitutionally incapable of carrying out the agreement. We’re all of us like old hound dogs. Put us on a scent and we can't give up until we’re barking treed " “You make a point Send me in Kennard's record again. I’ll have another look at it. Then we’ll talk some more. You do think it’s urgent?" “I think, if 1 can stay with animal analogies, that the beast may turn, the wolf may snap, and the Undersheriff won't be ready That’s a good way to get killed, sir.” “I ain’t never going to go nothing like that again." Charlie Evans sat up in the bed that he had been enjoying at every op­ portunity for the past two months. "Great, big. strong Charlie Got the shit scared out of you. didn't you?” “Aw, hell. Nora. I just did it because I was jealous mad I figured he was hanging around here for the same reason 1 was’’ “How do you know he wasn’t? You ain’t got no strings on me, buster.” “Weh, I’ll tell you, if he’s going to be your new bed buddy, kiss me goodbye. I don’t want to argue with no man who shoots guns at you.” Nora reached over, pulled the big truck driver down beside her. She came as close to giggling as an essentially ill-na­ tured woman can. “I wish I could have seen it. Bet he had to change drawers when he got home. You sure he didn’t recognize you or the truck?” “Don’t sec how he could have. He was awful damn busy ” “What about when he checks at the truck depot?” “I got that covered. Ten bucks will buy a lie. I checked in early, the records say.” “Well, now that we've settled all that, let’s do what we’re here for.” The woman's eyes glazed, and she began to breathe hard as she pushed herself against her now willing partner “Family means more than anything,” Bob Sullivan was em­ phatic He tapped his nephew’s knee. “You can lose your job, ruin your health, forget your fnends. but you can’t change that staff that pins through your A pickup truck coming from the West rolled into CarrolIvillck outskirts. It had an Illinois license plate which was unreadable under a coat of snow. The driver stopped at a small motel, one of the few that had survived the onslaught of Howard Johnson, Holiday Inn and Ramada. He parked his vehicle and walked directly to the unit numbered 22. He knocked, heard the invitation to enter and did so. From under the heavy mackinaw he wore, he extracted a thin package. The man who’d been waiting for him gave him twelve one-hundred dollar bills. Within ten minutes the truck had turned and was on its way westward from whence it had come. An hour passed. A four-year old Chevy with Michigan plates, also obscured by snow, pulled into the tracks left by the pickup. Three men got out, entered Unit 22. Within another five minutes they left, each with an identically sized packet concealed under his coat. The man in the room opened his briefcase, stuffed it with the singles, fives, tens, twenties and a few fifties that he’d just collected. Two-thousand, two hundred and seventv dollars and some loose change. A fair profit, very fair indeed. Well worth a little risk. Even worth a murder or two, as long as you didn't get caught! Roundtree had settled back into its regular winter routines. Rotary met on Wednesday at the Elks Club, the same people from the Courthouse showed up at the counter of the Square Grill every morning at 10:00. The Senior Citizens had their weekly euchre party. At all these gatherings the major con­ versational material was temperature, snowfall, the time it tdok to get the roads clear and, as a corollary subject, high taxes for inadequate governmental services. Fire and violent death had now been displaced as conversation pieces. The only residual question that occasionally popped up was the whereabouts of Steve Hanrahan. Doc Mcllvain hadn't been able to establish positive identification. The trouble was, he said, that Hanrahan had a healthy mouth, little repair work. Unfortunately, part of the jaw had been broken and crushed when the wall caved in and while it wasn’t possible to say that the remains weren’t Steve Hanrahan’s, he wouldn’t make a sworn statement that they were. This opinion had been duly published in the Reveille and gave rise to speculation as to whether the tavern owner was dead or alive, had skipped town because of his marital difficulties, been kidnapped, or -imp’y taken off on a vacation and not told anybody. There was a flurry of verbal interest when one morning newscast included the sad fact that a high school girl had suc­ cumbed to a drug overdose. The conversationalists blamed, alternately, permissive parent*:, a breakdown in the educa­ tional system, lax law enforcement. Dr. Spock, the failure of the churches and the thnll-seeking younger generation. No­ body mentioned the Mafia or the incredible monetary gain that stimulated the narcotics trade. Neither the Rotarians nor the old folks, nor the county’s civil servants could imagine that 550,000 worth of pure heroin could produce SI,000,000 in profits for wholesalers, suppliers, and pushers before it disappeared into the veins of the dream-seekers. Nobody could quite conceive of a highly organized, very efficient business reaching out for new customers, a volunteer sales force eager to share euphoria with its peer group, a “sell-up” philosophy that moved the prospect from inexpensive pot to unaffordable heroin. So, the real causes were never dis­ cussed, the dead girl was quickly dismissed. Once again,over the rapids of an unexpected event, conversation flowed in the smooth, understandable channels of immediate personal con­ cerns. Synopsis BARRY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING October 4,1999 Hearing for SW Shore Dr. opened al 700 pjn. AH Board members present. Several guests Purpose of this hearing was to answer ques­ tions about paving No action wiR be taken until new bids are sub­ mitted to the Board. Public Hearing for SW Shore Dr. doted at 7:45 p.m. Public Hearing for NW Shore opened at 8:00 pjn. AH Board members present. Several guests. Purpose of thia hearing was to answer ques­ tions about paving. Pvbttc Hearing for NW Shore Dr. dosed al 8:39 p.m. Resolution #4 adopted, accepting the Special Assessment RoH for NW Shore Dr. paving. Meeting adjourned at 8 50 p.m. Respectfully, Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Richard Barnum, Supervisor (11/4) TH» FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Victoria L. Hiemsfra, and Richard Heenstra, wile and hus­ band (origmal mortgagors) to Untied Companies Lending Corporation. Mortgagee, deled Novem­ ber 11. 1998. and recorded on November 23. 1998 in Document No 1021225, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Banters Trust Company of Cal­ ltomia. N.A, as custodian or trustee under the applicable UCFC Loan Trust Assignee by an as­ signment dated September 8. 1990. which was recorded on October 8. 1909. in Document No 1036356. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there « claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED FIFTY-TWO AND 26/100 dollars 535,652.26). including interest at 10.250% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and tie statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at puttik* venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 DO p.m., on December 9,1999. Said premises arc situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East l/2ofLots8land82.PtatoftieWiage of Orangevile. as recorded in Liber 1. Page 14 of Plats. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shaN bo 30 days from lhe (tea ol such sate. Dated: October 28. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ffc #990606450 Hawks (11/25) State of Michigan 5th Judicial District Barry Judtetai Orcutt SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT Case No. 99-46 CK Court Mrfryts BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no 616-9484814 Plaintiff namefs), addresses) and telephone no(s) GULL POINTE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L LC a Michigan limited tebMy company Plaintiff attorney, bar no. address, and telephone JAMES E. REED (P33703) 312 Old Kent Bank Buidtog 20 S McCarty Street Battto Creek. Mt 49017 616-965-7000 Defendant name(s). addresses), and telephone no(s) JULIA STEVENS. LESLIE B McCOWAN. BERT P and ELAINE M MARAVICH. CANDACE L THWAITES, KIM D «nd CAROLYN K HASKINS. STEPHEN M COURTNEY PYATTE. BRADLEY H ml DEBRA D GESTRING EDWARD R. OLEVENCK. THOMAS A and PATRICIA J KRILL. MARIO J INSALATA. TRUSTEE. BAR­ BARA BAILEY; DAVID A And GINGER A. WHITE. LUTHER E and NADINE B GORDY; JAMES G And DONALEE MacMILLAN; MARTW G vid LORAINE E MEYERS. J MAX and MAR­ GARET I RUBLE; MARTIN J and DIANE C O'NEILL; VERLYN F and RUTH G STEVENS. IVAJEAN GWOST and ERSA H THOMAS; DE­ LORES K WING. DWIGHT R CLARK. JOE T and BETTY JO AKIN. MARSHALL SAVINGS BANK FSB. NATIONSBANC MORTGAGE CORP, A TX corp NORTH AMERICAN MORT­ GAGE CO. a OE co NORWEST MORTGAGE. INC . UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF «■ DI/.NAPOLIS. KELLOGG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. NORWEST MORTGAGE. WC a CA corp EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK; OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY. Delandanta Serve Joe T. Akin and Betty Jo Akin Owner ot Property located at 1812 Hckory Road. Battle Creek. Ml NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT In me name ol the people ol the Slate ol Michigan, you are noafeed 1 You are bema sued. 2 YOU HAVE 21 DAYS after receiving this sum­ mons to fte an answer with the court and serve a copy on the otter party or to take otter law­ ful action (28 days it you were served by mad or you were served outside this state) 3. If you do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the comptant Issued July 26. 1999 This summons expires: October 31. 1999 Court Clerk Tammi A. X There is no other pending or resolved dvi action arising out of foe same transaction or occurrence as alleged r foe Complaint VENUE Barry County Michigan I declare that the complaint information above and attached is true to the best ot my information, knowledge, and belief July 20 1999 James E Reed (P33703) �p«9» 18 - The Haahnga Banner - Thursday November 4 1»99 Smoke detectors key to survival Hastings firefighters scramble with two fires at once by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Smoke detectors were the key to sur­ vival Tuesday when the victims of two separate house fires escaped unharmed. Chad White, who works third shift in the Viking Corporation's valve depart­ Hastings firefighters Craig Hoffman, toft, and Candy Sarver battle a blaze at 1500 Hubble Road Tuesday afternoon. Sarver suffered soma second degree bums to her face while fighting the fire. ment, was asleep in his bedroom at 1500 Hubble Road when fire erupted in his kitchen at about 3 p.m. White awoke to the sound of his smoke detector and found his home filled with black smoke, said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans. "He exited through his bedroom win­ dow," said Caris. White escaped unharmed, but lost his home and its contents, together worth more th M $142,000, according to Caris. "We have no idea what caused it," said Caris. "It appeared to have started in the kitchen. He said he hadn't done any cook­ ing earlier and he smokes, but he hadn't dumped anything in any wastebaskets." Caris said the extent of the damage will make it impossible to know what re­ ally happened. "There is nothing left," said Caris. "Tlte floors, the walls • they're all gone." His department was assisted at the scene by Delton and Thomapple Town­ ship fire departmenu. Just 18 minutes into the three-hour bat­ tle. however. Hastings firefighters were again toned to a second house fire, this time at 820 East Madison St. "That really doesn't happen that often," said Caris. That's pretty rare." Thomapple Township was in route to the Hubble Road fire with a tanker assist when Hastings was dispatched to the sec­ ond fire. "They sent their tanker on over to where we were and dispatched more trucks and manpow er to Madison Street," said Caris. Also dispatched to the Madison Street home of Brian Morton was the Castleton­ Maple Grove-Nashville fire department. Assistant Hastings Chief Rick Krouse was relieved from the Hubble Road fire to supervise lhe Madison Street fire, said Caris. According to Caris, combustible mate­ rials piled next to a wood stove was to blame for that fire, which did about $1,000 damage to the structure and $3,000 to $5,000 damage to the contents. "When the materials caught fire, it ig­ nited a wall and ceiling," he explained, noting that Morton was home al the time of the fire but was able to escape easily. "The smoke detectors did operate." Damage, he said, was mostly due to smoke and water, he said. "The response times were, excellent," said Caris. "We had excellent cooperation from the other departmenu because of the excellent mutual aid agreements we have with all of the other departments. Every­ thing went very well." One firefighter, however, suffered sec­ ond degree bums to the right side of her face, ear and neck during her effort to fight the Hubble Road blaze. Candy Sarver was treated at Pennock Hospital and released, said Caris. Efforts to reach Chad White and Brian Morton were unsuccessful Wednesday. Both homes were insured, said Caris, and efforts lo determine whether the vic­ tims had applied for assistance from the Barry County Chapter of the Red Cross were also unsuccessful. The Viking Corporation is taking up a collection for White. Firefighters from Nashville and Thomapple Township fought this fire at 820 E. Madison Street in Hastings Tuesday while Hastings firefighters battled a blaze on Hubble Road. Firefighter Bart Avery opens the hose on the fire that destroyed the home of Chad White. Pictured with Avery is firefighter Kevin Belson (partially obscured.) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call. 945-9554 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER 1800 310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME Get Your Copies Of The Hastings Banner At Any Of These Area Locations Delton Hastings Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley's Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders DJ Electric Felpausch Other Dowling Comer Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Ba. afield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait & Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Fire damage was kept to a minimum at the home of Brian Morton in Hastings Tuesday. Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville X-Press Northview Grocery Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb's R & J’s Superette Torres Market Thomapple Lake Trading Pos. Granny's Genera! Store 1 J-Ad Graphics Lake Odessa Crystal Flash Bradee Drugs Lake-O Shell Carl's Market Hamlins Quick Stop Nashville Little's Country Store Carl’s Market Cappons Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It and Go Pastoor’s Village Grocery Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Weick's Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Freeport L & J’s Our Village General Store Citizens helped open lhe fire hydrant for the firefighters. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 4, 1999 - Page 17 SETTLEMENT, continued from page 1 Wal Lake resident Barb Cichy consults with Bin Doherty, attorney for the Greater Wai Lake Association, prior to Friday"! hearing. Cichy Mid she has obtained copies of what she has been told are all of lhe change orders (documents allowing contractors to deviate from the original construction plans), and cannot find any language in them allowing the pipes to be buried at less than the correct depth. Hosier said he believes there are other change orders he and Cichy have not been given after they requested them through the Freedom of In­ formation Act However. Cichy said lhe minutes of the Jan 23. 1995. meeting of the sewer author­ ity indicate that Balkema Inc., which isstalled the pipes, had met the specifications of its contract. Written minutes of the meeting sure that "after lengthy dis­ cussion. lhe board rendered that Balkema has met spec, and will remedy any installa­ tions that have fault in Balkema." Cichy said that while the sentence appears to say that Balkema will remedy any problems with installations that arc lhe company's fault, insteao the sentence can be interpreted to mean that the sewer authority will "remedy any installations" The sewer authority mac the move after Richard Pierson, then-manager of the au­ thority. wrote Balkema and expressed con­ cern that pipes in certain areas had not been (sewer pipes) ate "not al sufficient depth* and "the pressure leads are loo shallow for adequate frost protection Pierson said in the letter that "all of be above place the authority al risk" and $15,000 in paymenu to Balkema were being withheld by the au­ thority until the Jan. 23 sewer authority meeting. At the Jan. 23 meeting, after staling that Balkema "has met spec." the sewer author­ ity released the $15,000 to Balkema. In a subsequent meeting Feb 15 of the Barry County Board of Public Works at which Barry County Commissioners Lew New­ man. Rod Goebel and Jim Bailey were approved to pay Balkema lhe $15,000 pre­ vious withheld from them. In a report by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Waste Man­ agement Division, it staled that the prob­ lem with die cold sewage "seems to be that sewer mains carrying influent were in­ stalled at 18 inches below ground rather than the standard five feet." Cichy said after Friday's hearing that it was indicated during the hearing that township officials may have given "vari­ ances" lo lhe contractors to allow lhe sewer lines to be buned at less than five feel. She is investigating this claim, she said. "I vaktlltt ib SUL MMf IH M'WntiltW they gave them a variance." Cichy said that "I find it deplorable that lhe officials we elected lo protect us and look out for our best interests don't do it." Hosier said "I think it's deplorable that these government officials don't want the public to k-wow that they're the ones who did it* (allowed the pipes to be buried too shallow). *We allowed the count- lo do the right thing by the taxpayers." he said. "The county elected not to do lhe right thing. The issue of lhe depth of lhe pipes and spillages and the cost to rebury them is not Aumonzed October Mte tor 8227.401 78. Meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. rieaperttoify •Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Richart Barnum Supervisor (11/4) "Everybody Needs A Rainbow" copy of Vincent van Gogh's ’Starry Night* landscape and show how they colored their own personal copies of his painting. Holding the van Gogh copy are Picture Program volunteers (from left) St. Rose teacher Karen Myers. Arts Council President Theresa Purchase and Jill Zwiemikowskl. Proceeds from the Nov. 13 art auction benefit cultural enrichment programs for area schools, Purchase noted. “Returning to Elegance” is theme of local art auction and dinner present, as well as then-county Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer, a motion by Bailey and supported by Goebel was going to go away. We're not going to go away We're going to conunue lhe fight" proved and placed on file Minute* of Sept 25. 1980 were approved w«n (1) camrection. Treasurer report tor penod 06 presented to each member Through the Art Reach Picture Program, partially funded by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County, area students become more aware that art is an important part of their lives while learning how It Interacts with other studies. Students are also gaining an appreciation of a variety of art styles and artists. In the photo, first grade students in Sister Marie Ursula's class at St. Rose School were Introduced to a by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor ornaments by Ann Devroy, two signed prints with hand-painted frames from Jen­ Picture a candlelit room filled with toft music and butlers serving hors d'oeuvres and champagne. Top that with a lavish buf­ fet of four-star cuisine, including chefcarved baron of beef and petits fours show­ cased on mirrors. That's "Returning to Elegance" and the theme of the fifth annual Art Auction, sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County. The pubic is invited to attend the 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 event at the Hast­ ings Country Club. Ail proceeds will be nifer Johnson Haywood, cut paper art by Kit Depatie, custom tiles by Pal Custer Dennison, two original art pieces by Dr. Doug Castleman and a stained glass patio table by Colleen Garber. Other original art is being purchased from local artists and donated to the Arts Council's auction by such businesses as Hastings Manufacturing, Hastings Sur­ geons, P.C. and Dreisbach Motors. In addition, a silent auction takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Written bids will be used to help suepott cultural enrichment programs, such M^bf^Art Reach Picture TWpaui fofwr^MtaMWWKatioa at art history books, original pottery, piano lessons, an oil change from A & D Oi^ car detailing from DreicSctf"WSfflBFWBRT area schools; fine tats Mmhrships for local students and other community projects, said Arts Council President Theresa Pur­ food/nutrition basket, a gift certificate from Creative Juices, Progressive Graphics cus­ tom products and "garden fare" from Al­ Fresco to name a few. Several blitz auctions are held sporadi­ cally throughout the evening as well. Students who received fine arts scholar­ ships this year from the Arts Council will provide musical entertainment. Cuisine for the evening is going to be prepared by Chef Dana Rittenburg and M & M Catering. Donations for the auctions are welcome and appreciated right up through Friday, Nov. 12, Purchase said. Donations may in­ clude items, services and/or gift certificates chase "This is our one and only fund-raiser of the year," Purchase said. A variety of art pieces, donated by local and national artists, will be featured in the 9 p.m. "live" auction, with Steve Stanton of Stanton Auctioneers, to benefit Arts Council projects. Items to be auctioned in­ clude paintings, prints, decorative fine an pieces and more. For instance, some of the live auction donations include original art­ work by Jungle Powell, original watercolor by Kathy Crane, hand-painted Christmas taken during those hours for such items as from local businesses. Individuals and artists may donate art pieces, fine art books and other items. Auction donations may be dropped off at lhe Jefferson Street Gallery, 205 S. Jefferson, Hastings or call Pat or Kathy ax 948-0095. The Arts Council's mission is to provide outstanding concerts and exhibitions, to showcase local talent, to encourage youth to explore their artistic gifts and lo develop cultural enrichment programs for the schools. Tickets for the evening are $25 per per­ son. Reservations for the auction/dtnner should be made as soon as possible by call­ ing Theresa Purchase, 945-4936, or Kathy Crane. 945-3782. ...io need of Quality printing? Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK1 j-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings Call 616-945-9554 Cardinal Savings Black Oil Prices Good Thru Nov. 13, 1999 i SUNFLOWER Bag HAH Support the Barry County United Way ...with your pledge or donation. Stock 40-Lb. Bag No Waste Formula Iw Thistle Seed . SSQOO 50 Lb. Bag.............................................. Lesser Amounts 90e Lb. L Bor Com Cracked Com $45" $/■ 95 Recleaned, 50Lb. Bag................................ ' All Around Blend Cracked " ■ Com Blend i 40 Lb. 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Avery violated probation by failing to complete inpatient drug treatment But according to defense attorney Carol Jones Dwyer, Avery has made considerable progress on probation by performing community service work. getting a job and attending Alcoholics Anonymous. "Her mother was not able to be here today, but asked me to express to the court the difference she's seen in Kahla since getting out of jail," said Dwyer. "Unlike before her incarceration, she found she could trust Ms. Avery, that she's obtained a level of health and self worth she did not previously enjoy and she has done the things she must do to throw off the addiction she had before incarceration " Dwyer said Avery accomplished those tasks over a course of six weeks. "The picture I get is that incarceration is not something that would help an individual with a probation violation such as she's been charged," said Dwyer. "Ifs not an offense against society, but against herself. She's a young woman with a lifetime ahead of her." "All I can say is I have been trying." added Avery. "One year ago today, I was high on crack in a car somewhere in Battle Creek. It took me four yean to get where 1 was and it’s going to take me while to get out of it." "I was hoping probation would help you straighten out a little," said Fisher. "I think that your biggest problem is your attitude." Fisher reminded Avery that when she was sentenced to jail last spring, a number of individuals asked for leniency on her behalf. "People pleaded with me not to put you into prison," said Fisher. “A couple of d-ya ago, you tested positive for cocaine on your last drug patch. I'm sorry it's not working." Fisher pointed out that Avery stole several thousand dollars worth of hems during her last breaking and entering. *1 have to consider what's best for the community, not for you at this point," he said. In other court business: SNOWMOBILE. 1996 Ski­ Doo Formula STX-583 Looks A ran great! Lou of extras! Call for deuih. $2,850 940502 588K BACKHOE, 4x4 Ex­ tended Hoe with Cab, $24,000 OBO. 616-3744555 HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We cm help! Debt ST. ROSE PARISH WILL BE HOSTING A CLEAN, USED ITEM SALE ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER STH. 9J8AM1994JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White, power ABANDONED REPO - Bank menu on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary 1-800­ 672-9604. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several REPO: MUST SELL will look at »y offer. 3 bedroom. 2 both. Will move if necessary. 1-800­ 672-9604. inode A out $11,000060 948­ 0502 . SHOW: AT THE BARRY COUNTY EXPO CENTER, NOVEMBER 6-7. TWO LARGE BUILDINGS, CRAFTERS NEEDED Caledonia Band ?noo craft show on November 20th. Call Barb at 616-891-9587. RELIABLE, RESPONSIBLE, young adult would like to itart babysitting, in my Yankee Springs home for days. Ref. avail. Call 795-9656 ROOMATEWANTED: Share my Long Lake home. 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Seek­ ing motivated, enthusiastic per­ son with the ability to deal with the public. Applicant must pos­ sess good telephone and cotnEbt^Jrd proSJhir«fclu! and knowledge of general office procedures. Experience pre­ fared. Send resume to: Barry County Community Meatal Health Services. 915 West Green Street, Hastings. Michigan 49051 No telephone calix BOE. RELIABLE PEOPLE NEEDED: Work hourly or livein to help Seniors, call 616-731­ 5775 SWBCSWA IS SEEKING a self-motivated full-time field technician Job requires a valid Michigan driver* license, elec­ trical and plumbing knowledge helpful, ability to troubleshoot Thi s person wil be required to work on-call rotation and will be ences to SWBCSWA, 11191 S. M-43 Hwy , Dehon, Ml 49046 CONTRACTOR SALES PO­ SITION: 14 year old Kalamazoo material building company, sal­ ary. commisMon. 401 k. benefits, auto allowance Call John at R.B.K 616-311-1720 BABYSITTER NEEDED IN OUR HOME FOR INFANT AND 6 YEAR OLD, DELTON AREA, TUESDAY-FRIDAY, 1464:88PM. $6.88 PER HOUR, CALL MEGAN AT 6164234312 LOOKING FOR A respon­ sible, hardworking carpenter. Management position available. Primary responsibility to help tn oonstrucuon of backyard stor­ age bams. Pay scale based on experience Clean working environmen! Clarksville area (616)493-2754 full-time. Fun. easy, will train. her. If found, pteaae caD Deb, 616-7214898. wwwcash911 .comfoyrbest HANDYMAN SEItVJCES. RESPONSIBLE: “LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS. FFEE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616-9484093. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK all who carer to our 50th anniversary' open how. For the many cards, gtfb A BEAUTIFUL 4 POSTER SOLID wood king size bed with set, lost $1,600 new, must sell $375.1-5I7-337-3O54 QUEEN BRASS BED, Victo­ rian style brass with luxury firm -517- 541-8132 56 FULL SIZE FROST FREE iMHfMm $70 A up, 65 elec­ tric or gas stoves $50 A up. 45 excellent washers A (fryers $95 A up guaranteed 1 year. Dennis Distributing 401 N. Cochran Charioue 1-517-541-1109 JUST BOUGHT 7,980 YARDS OF carpeting that was used two weeks at Convention in New York, cost $ 10.99 per yard sacri­ fice $100 per ymd. Domis Dis­ tributing. 517-541-1109 BEAUTIFUL MEDIUM BLUE STRAT-A-LOUNGER couch A matching chair, 2 years old cost $1400u0 will sell for $250.00,1-517-337-3054 DSS SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNERS, NOTICE. We pay oak fared satdtiiedWtoflri|»ment Can t pay the WT Sell your equipment to Stealth. 100 minimum cash for any equip­ ment with a blue access H card, need not be working, must have valid access card. Call Stealth. 616-948-0253 DSS SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNERS, NOTICE. Free equipment upgrades, all older satellite equipment (mini dish) will upgrade receiver and blue access card for a new topknotch RCA fourth generation 32 bit processor with new remote and Y2K compliant access card free; equipment can be non-working and must have valid access card. call Stealth, 616-948-0253 FIREWOOD; Excellent qualyy^Cut. split, delivered. 945- THE FAMILY OF GORDON J. BROWN would like to thank everyone who helped us in any way at the time of Gordon's ac­ cident A after his death To Doc­ tors Chapman. Dewitt, Lark. A Memman for all their help with Gordon's surgery To the 3rd floor nurses AICU A the nurses from Pennock Home Care that came out to the house to work with Gordon after he came home from the hospital . To Pastor Cart Litchfield for all of his comfort­ ing words A help A the great job he did at the funeral. Also, to the Woodland United Methodist women for the wonderful lun­ cheon they served after the fu­ neral. To Wren Funeral Home A staff for all their help. To all our family, friends, A employees of E.W. Bliss that he worked with. A anyone who helped us m any way. The Maple Valley Ambu­ lance crew A the ones from Woodland Ambulance who helped both times that they came out. Thanks for all the phone calix, flowers, cards, A money. A for anyone who stopped tn and visited with us. We hope we didn’t forget anyone but if we did please forgive us. Helen Brown A family_____________ I WANT TO THANK MY CHILDREN Robert A Elaine Brooks, Carol & Dean Stuart for boating such a forth 90th birthday party for me in Grand Rapids ou Oct 23rd, and to all the relatives and friends who came, and for the recognition at Hastings Bowl on Wednes­ day, October 13<h with cake and coffee, on Friday with cookies and coffee, and to ev­ eryone who sent cards A Bow­ ers. It was so very much ap­ preciated. God Bless Every­ one, Fran Schneider. • Arnold Histed, 51, of Nashville, was sentenced to spend sis months or pay a 5500 fine by Oct. 29, 1999, on each count on his convictions of resisting and obstructing police and operating under the influence. Histed was arrested after he drove his vehicle into a diten on May 19 in Castleton Township. "The officer did sustain a minor injury to his hand which resulted in swelling to his fingers on his left hand," said Crowley. "He had a weapon in his hand when he approached the trooper with a chain." "I thought the chain is what he used to pu'l his car out of the ditch," said Fisher. "He wouldn't drop the chain," said Crowley. "1 think it was reasonable that he had a chain since his car had ran off the road and waa in a ditch," eaid Fisher. Crowley added that "Mr. Histetfs record of drinking speaks for itself so I weald ask the court follow the recommendation and sentence Mr. Histed to prison." According to defense attorney Tim Tramp, Histed had been involved in "less than arraptahie behavior." Tromp explained that Histed had been drinking before the accident and that he did not want emergency medical treatment "The ambulance personnel were new, they were zealous and they kept insisting on taking him to the hospital lo the point that they got into an argument over h," said Tramp. "When the police arrived, Mr. Histed and the ambulance personnel were arguing." Histed apologized to the court, saying what he did was wrong. "I will try not to let it happen again," he said. Histed was allowed to pay his fines in lieu of jail and his license was suspended for six months. • Benjamin Tobias, 19, of Nashville, was sentenced to 60 days in jail, one year on probation and $1,000 in fines and costs on his conviction of possessing a controlled substance He was originally charged with delivery and manufacture of LSD and creation and delivery of imitation LSD on May II, 1999, in Castleton Township, charges which cany maximum sentences of seven and five years respectively. "Benjamin is a young man with a lot of potential and he’ll tell you himself he's traveled down the wrong path," said defense attorney Michael McPhillips "He is employed at Hometown Construction in Nashville, he works 40 hours a week and in addition he has a brother with significant health problems so he's coven, g for his brother in that job." Tobias' mother. Ginger Drake, spoke on his behalf, noting that she is grateful to the court for shouldering the task of "meting out justice." "All parents naturally warn to protect their children," she said. "I fear if he is incarcerated, he'll become institutional fodder and his ability to contribute to society will be lost," she said. "I believe the events of the past year have sobered his thinking. 1 love my son, 1 believe in him." Fisher told Tobias he is fortunate to have a mother who will stand by him. "All of us are disappointed in you because you put yourself in this position,* said Fisher. "Were you here when this woman (Kahla Avery) was sentenced to prison for three years? She was in the same position you are in and it gets worse each time you come back. You've got a lot to lose" • George Eldred was placed on probation under the terms of lhe Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status for his offense of home invasion. His age and address were unavailable. He was ordered to spend 90 days in jail w ith credit for 24 days served. "It seems he'd be s good candidate for HYTA, though ifs troubling that his motivation was to be hurtful to his own family," said Crowley. "I would asked for a probationary sentence so he can receive counseling to address that issue." MORE COURT NEWS continued on page 19 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 4. 1999 - Page 19 13-year-old girl charged in TK Middle School bomb threat by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A 13-year-old Thomapple Kellogg stu­ dent will be charged with making the Oct. 28 bomb threat at TK Middle School, the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police reported Tuesday. She is charged with reporting a fictitious bomb threat, which is a felony under Michigan law. The threat, which was discovered written on the wall in a girls' bathroom, was dis­ covered to be a hoax, but the school was evacuated. Students spent two hours in the high school gymnasium working with their teachers on classwork. No explosives of any kind were found during the search of the school by law en­ forcement and school officials, including a specially trained Michigan State Police bomb detection dog. The girl was released to the custody of her parents. Tbe State Police were assisted by the Barry County Sheriffs Department Third teen gets life sentence for woman’s murder John Michael Sobleskey, 19, of Lake Odessa was found guilty last month of premeditated murder in the stabbing death last December of Kassandra Marie Sand­ born. Her body was found on Bauer Road in Eagle Township. Sobleskey is the third Lake Odessa teen to be sentenced to life in prison for Sand­ born's death. Christopher Hynes and Travis Bumham have already been tried and sen­ tenced by Clinton County juries in St. Johns. Sobleskey’s trial was moved to Ithaca in Gratiot County after the two sides could not seat a jury in Clinton County. According to Clinton County Prosecut­ ing Attorney Mike Clarizio, Sobleskey did not testify at his trial. Clarizio said, "His attorney, Ron Zawacki, basically tried to prove that the defendant didn’t have the in­ tent to kill and wasn't a part of the plan to kill the victim and steal her car." The three juries found the three teens guilty- of killing Sandborn so they could sell her cer for $1,000 to buy crack co- John Sobleskey caine. and Thomapple Kellogg officials. Middle School Principal Mike Spahr told a group of middle school parents that he met with all teams and emphasized the severe consequences of threatening lan- State of Michigan Judicial District 5th Judicial Circuit ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATtON/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION Case No Bir-523-DO HON FISHER 220 W STATE STREET HASTINGS Ml 49056 (616) 946-4810 CAROLINE NADINE MOSHER 12489 SADDLER ROAD PLAINWELL Ml 49080 (616) 664 3136 V DANIEL JAMES MOSHER c/o Debbie Henderson 1440 E Litchfield Road Jonesville Ml *9250 Plaintiff s Attorney MARK J ANDREW FLORY (P56387| LEGAL AID OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN SOON WASHINGTON STE 311 LANSING Ml 48933 (517) 485-5411 TO DANIEL JAMES MOSHER IT IS ORDERED You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to a divorce proceedings You must file your an­ swer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or be­ fore December 31. 1999 If you fail to do so a default judgment may be entered against you fo. *he relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case 2 A copy of this order shall be published once each week m Hastings Banner for [3] consecu­ tive weeks and proof of publication shall be tiled in this court 4 A copy of this order shall be sent to Daniel James Mosher at the last known address by restricted mail return receipt requested before the date of the last publication shall be filed with this court October 15 1999 JAMES H FISHER CIRCUIT JUDGE (11H1) LOCATION: Al 14510 South M 66 Highway on the West side between Wolf and Day Roads m Section 27, Assyria Township PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an Two drivers escaped serious injury Saturday when their cars collided on M-37 near Upton Road at about 2 p.m. Trooper Jim Flegel said Daniel Dingena, 32, of Olivet claimed mechanical problems caused his southbound vehicle to cross the centertine and strike a northbound car, driven by Connie Geiger, S3, of Hastings, both were taken to Pennock Hospital with minor injuries. Here. Flegel and Trooper Scott Sharrar look over the damage to Geiger’s vehicle with tow truck driver, Don Spencer. COURT NEWS, continued from page 18 • Arie Foster, 23. of Middleville was given a six month suspended jail sentence on his conviction of probation violation. "I’m actually somewhat surprised that he has been successful on probation," said Crowley. "A lot of people are surprised," said Foster, representing himself. "I was in here every chance I got. But I don't want this baby going through the same thing I did. It's different now that 1 have a child. It has turned a lot of heads." Foster is working a full-time job. is attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and has a new apartment. "It's hard," he said. "I dug a real deep hole, but I kept digging myself out. This time, the shovel hasn't broken and its not going to. This is the time in my life for proving that I do have potential." "You do, but if you keep using drugs, you are never going to realize it," said Fisher. "If you mess up, you arc going to spend 90 days in jail." Hastings High School endures another bomb threat Thursday by Mary Warner Staff Writer A day after a bomb threat emptied Hast­ ings High School for two hours last Wednesday, school officials and students once again had to abandon classrooms and offices for yet another bomb threat. The latest one occurred around 10:20 a.m. last Thursday. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said because of the way the [threat unfolded, police believed it to be a hoax and the state police bomb-sniffing [dog was not called in. I Police searched the school while stujdents were still inside, then a fire drill sent students outside for about 10 minutes Lvhile the search was completed. I Schoessel said the threat indicated a spe­ cific time the bomb was to go off. and Bchool officials waited until that time was ■ast before bringing students back inside. According to the Hastings police, the threat was discovered in one of the girls' bathrooms. A femaie suspect in the Thurs­ day incident is being questioned. There are still no definite suspects in Wednesday’s incident, police said, but they have a "pos­ sible" suspect. Schoessel said the district is reminding people that anyone with information about either incident can call Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Callers do not have to identify themselves. A special "Fast 50" program set up by Silent Observer that is being used by the district gives callers an opportunity to earn $50 if they call in a tip that leads to an arrest or prosecution of a suspect. Schoessel said police strive to maintain the anonymity of all callers to Silent Ob­ server and no one in the administration is ever given information on the identities of callers. students safe if any ol these events occur in the future. A student confessed to the Oct. 12 bomb threat but the investigation of the Oct. 14 incident continues. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice ts hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following CASE NO. V-53-99 - James C Fogle (appii- Two hurt in minor mishap on M-37 guage, including bomb threats. He said that staff', students and adminis­ tration are working to ensure a safe com­ munity for all students and asked parents to trust the middle school staff to keep ft det* wan raft to an existing house that is too dose to the road right of way - currently 59 ft (the minimum of 75 ft from road right of way) in the AR zoning district CASE NO. V-55-M - Chad Dole (applicant). Gordon DeHaan (property owners). LOCATION: At 4267 Joy Road on the East side off of Marsh Road m Sec 6 Orangeville Town ship PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to release 6 ft from Lot 120 (Lynden Johncock *1) for Lot 119 to create a side yard setback of 6 9 ft at the dosest pomt on the South side of the existing house which is at 0 9 ft currently (the minimum is 6 ft.) thus creating a sideyard setback of 102 ft on Lof 120 & 121 (the minimum is 11.5 ft.) in the RL 1 zoning district CASE NO. V-56-99- Kan A Lori Ambs (appli­ cant). LOCATION At 11661 Marsh Road on the South side between W richester & Chateau Drive tn Sec 5, Orangeville Township PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect ar. attached garage 27x36 ft to an extstrig house that ts too dose to the sideyard 2 ft. & 2 6 ft (the minimum is 6 ft) and an addition 8x20 ft that is too close to the front lot line 48 ft (the minimum is 50 ft) m the RL-1 zoning district CASE NO. V-57-M - Robert Hatch (appli­ cant). LOCATION: At 894 Beech Street on the Lake side off Brown Road m Sec 4. Woodland Town­ ship PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to release 3 ft from the Westerly 25 ft. of Lot 1. McLenrthan Sub to create a 10 4 ft setback for the Easterly 25 ft of Lof 1 McLenrthan Sub 4 the W 50 ft of Vogt s Addition (making the lot width 78 ft) This would then create a nonconform, ig lot wid’h of 72 ft - the Westerly 22 ft of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of McLenrthan Sub (the minimum lot width is 75 ft) m the RL-2 zoning district CASE NO V-58-99 - George & Marylynn Horvat (applicants). LOCATION: At 5425 Hyland Road on the North side between North Avenue and Case Road in Section 18 of Assyria Township PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to place ai6x78 ft premanufactured home that does not meet the minimum core area of 24 feet of original manufacture in the AR zoning district MEETING DATE: November 16 1999 PLACE. Community Room tn the Courts & Law Budding at 220 West Court Street. Hastir^s. Michigan Site inspections of the above described prop erties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present ther views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wtli be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re sponse may be mailed to the address listed be low or faxed to 616 948-4820 The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office 220 W. State St.. Hasting*. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 p.m .) Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 tor further in­ formation The County of Barry w4l provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meetinghearing upon ten (10) days notice to tne County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tne County of Barry by writing or calling the following Mchael Brown County Administrator 220 W State Street Hast ir.gs Ml 49058 (616)948 4891 Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk (11 ’4) State of Michigan 5th Judicial District Barry Judicial Circuit SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT Case No 99-46 CK Court Address BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE 220 W State Street Hastings Ml 49058 Court telephone no 616-948-4814 Plaintiff name(s) address(es) and telephone no(s) GULL POINTE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY L L C a Michigan limited liability company Plaintiff attorney bar no address and telephone no JAMES E REED (P33703) 312 Old Kent Bank Budding 20 S McCamly Street Battle Creek Ml *19017 616-965-7000 Defendant name(s) address(es) and telephone now JULIA STEVENS LESLIE B McCOWAN BERT P and ElAINE M MARAVICH CANDACE L THWAITES KIM D and CAROLYN K HASKINS STEPHEN and COURTNEY PYATTE. BRADLEY H and DEBRA D QESTRING EDWARD R OLEVENICK THOMAS A and PATRICIA J KRILL MARIO J INSALATA TRUSTEE. BAR­ BARA BAILEY DAVID A and GINGER A WHITE LUTHER E and NADINE B GORDY. JAMES G and DONALEE MacMILLAN, MARTIN G and LORAINE E MEYERS J MAX and MAR GARET I RUBLE MARTIN J and DIANE C O’NEILL. VERLYN F and RUTH G STEVENS. IVAJEAN GWOST and ERSA H THOMAS DE­ LORES K WING DWIGHT R CLARK JOE T and BETTY JO AKIN MARSHALL SAVINGS BANK FSB NATIONSBANC MORTGAGE CORP A TX corp NORTH AMERICAN MORT­ GAGE CO a DE co NORWEST MORTGAGE. INC UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF IN­ DIANAPOLIS KELLOGG FEDERAL uRED'T UNION NORWEST MORTGAGE. INC a CA corp EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Defendants Serve Bert P Maravich and Elaine M Maravich Owner of Property located at 1802 Hickory Roao Battle Creek. Ml NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT In the name ot the people of the State of Michigan, you are noti­ fied You are being sued 2 YOU HAVE 21 DAYS after receiving this sum­ mons to file an answer with the court and serve a copy on the other party or to take other law­ ful action (28 days it you were served by mail or you were served outside this state) 3 If you do not answer or take other action within the time allowed judgment may be entered aoamst you lor.U'ejehet demanded in AtMAcopk. plaint Issued July 26 1999 This summons expires October 31. 1999 Court Clerk Tammi A X There is no other pending or resolved civil action arising out of the same transaction or occurrence as alleged in the Complaint VENUE Barry County Michigan I deciare that the complaint information above and attached is true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief July 20 1999 James E Reed (P33703) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER M MENNELL AND LANETA K MENNELL. Husband and Wife 22S Meadow Lane Hastings. Ml 49058. Mortgagors to FIRST FINANCE, which ts orga­ nized and existing under the laws of Michigan and whose address is 6785 Telegraph. Bloom­ field Hdls Ml 48301 Mortgagee dated Apo) 3. 1998. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michi­ gan on April 13. 1998 as Document No 1010270 of Barry County Records which mortgage was thereafter on April 8 1998 assigned to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA N A . as Custodian or Trustee 3 Park Plaza. 16th Floor. Irvtne CA 92614 and recorded >n the office of the Register of Deeds tor said County of Barry, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice tor principal and interest, the sum of NINETY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWO AND 07/100 ($97 702 07) DOL­ LARS And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt se­ cured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore by virtue of the power of sale contained m said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that on Thursday Dec 9 1999 al 1 00 p m sa>d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the high­ est bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held) of the premises described in said mortgage, or sc much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due as aforesaid on said mortgage with the interest thereon at 10 35% per annum and all legal costs charges and expenses including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may De paid by the undersigned necessary to protect rts interest in the premises Which sard premises are described as follows Al! that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the ’ownshtp of Hastings Barry County and State of Michigan and described as follows to- Lot 3 and the North 4 feet of Lot 4 of the Plat of Fairhaven according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats page 45 Tax Roll No 08-006-250-003-00 The redemption penod shall be six months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 324ia in whch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such state Dated 10-28-99 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA NA AS CUSTODIAN OR TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ELAINE W MARDlROSlAN -P33528) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 1373 Bai’our Grosse Pomte Park Ml 4823C (11/25) (313i 881-0296 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRC UTT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR ALTERNATIVE SERVICE CASE NO 99-46-CH GULL POINTE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC a Michigan limited liability company. Plaintiff JULIA STEVENS et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff JAMES E REED(P33703) Vandervoort Christ & Fisher. PC 312 Old Kent Bank Building Battle Creek Ml 49017 At a session ol said Court held on the 30th day of July. 1999 PRESENT HONORABLE JAMES H FISHER CIRCUIT JUDGE THIS MATTER is before the Court on the Mo­ tion of Plaintiff for Substituted Service fl appears that service of process cannot reasonably be made as provided by MCR 2 105 IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Plain tiff s Counsel have the opportunity to give notice to Defendant Joe and Betty Akin and Defendant Bert P and Elaine M Maravich by publishing or posting as the Court deems acceptable IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Plain­ tiff shall serve the Summons and Complaint upon Defendant Joe and Betty Akin by _ Sending by ordinary mail postage pre-paid and addressed to 1812 West Hickory Road ___ By posting at the last known address of the Defendants at 1812 West Hickory Road ___ Posting pursuant to MCR 2 106 at the Barry County Courthouse _ Publication pursuant to MCR 2 106 IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Plain­ tiff shall serve the Summons and Complaint upon Defendant Bert P and Elaine M Maravich by ___ Sending by ordinary mail postage pre paid and addressed to 19428 Lake Lynwood. Lyn­ wood. IL __ Sending by ordinary mail postage pre-paid and addressed to 1802 West Hickory Road ___ By posting at the address of the Defendants home located at 1802 West Hickory Road __ Posting pursuant to MCR 2 106 at the Barry County Courthouse Publication pursuant to MCR 2 106 The Court deems such method to be reason­ ably calculated to give the Defendants actual no­ tice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard pursuant to MCR 2 105(1) JAMES H FISHER CIRCUIT JUDGE H /htes/JEH/Church/order alternative service ______ (1V4) NQT^JLOFMQRTGAGLFQRECLOSUBE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JOHN H BERENDS. and DONNA S BERENDS a/k/a/ DONNA SUE BERENDS. husband and wife, whose address is 7410 McCords Avenue. SE. Alto, Michigan 49302 (collectively ’Mortgagor’), to FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN ACA. an instrumentality of the United States, hav­ ing its principal office at 3225 Walker Avenue N W PO Box 141520 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49514-1520 ( Mortgagee’) dated June 30. 1994 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County Michigan on July 7. 1994 in Uber 609. Page 332 (the ’Mortgage’) By rea­ son of such default, the Mortgagee elects to de­ ciare and hereby deciares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forth­ with As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Six Thousand Four Hundred Nii.ety Nine and 80/100 Dollars ($186 499 80). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount with interest, as provided tn the Mortgage and al' legal costs, charges and expenses including the attorney fee allowed by law and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings Michigan on Thursday. November 18. 1999, at two o clock in the afternoon The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Thomapple. County ot Barry State of Michigan and are described as follows Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 12 distant South 00° 16’27* East 1257 94 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section thence South 00* 162T East 332 00 feet along said 1/4 line thence South 89° 42’58' West 1313 66 feet to the West line of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1 /4 of said Section 12. said West line also being the centerline of Moe Road, thence North 00* 10’09* West 332 00 feet along sard West line thence North 89° 42’58* East 1313 05 feet to the POB Subject to an easement for pubic highway purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Moe Road, and any other ease­ ments of restrictions of record All m Section 12. T4N R10W Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredita­ ments and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to this real estate The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale Dated October 21 1999 FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN. ACA Mortgagee Timothy Hiliegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. NW Grand Rapids Ml 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 (11-11) Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner subscriptions �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner Thursday November 4 1999 Charlton Park celebrates ‘AU Hallow's Eve' Look Around PROTECT YOUR GROUND Fire-safe I landscaping ! can protect your home. Learn more about it. http://www.usfa.fema.gov Alyssa Mills disguised as a flapper (nght) is judged the first place winner in the ‘Most Historically Accurate" category of Chartton Park's All Hallow s Eve festivities last Saturday. The annual event drew over 500 people to the park for crafts, contests, storytelling and treats See all ot the costume contest results elsewhere in this issue of The Banner. Making.. Goblins and grown ups shared rides on the wagons pulled by draft horses at the Chartton Park Historic Village Saturday as All Hallow's Eve was celebrated in unseasonably warm weather reaching up to 75 degrees. It was just one of a slew of festivities on the grounds in observance of Halloween. at Dreisbach’s! During the month of November, for every new or used car sold, we are donating $100 to the Barry County United Way ALL PRICES PLUS TAX. TITLE & DOC N sms HOOTS: Mon & Wed until 8 ERIC DREISBACH NEW CAR MGR /PRESIDENT DON GENTRY, USED CAR MGR Tues, Thurs, Fri until 6 DAVE WALLEY BUSINESS MGR CHRIS SILVERMAN SALES • DENISE PAPP. SALES Call (616) 948-8000 E W Today Saturday until 3 SERVICE HOOTS: or toll free S 1 -888-494-5539 Mon&Wed8-7 Tues, Thurs & Fri 8-5 Dreisbach See Dreisbach's & Pontiac Oldsmobiu GMC Truck 328 Norrw Michigan Avenue, Hastings •' on these Premium Vehicles CHEVY ASTRO ONE OWNER. CONVERSION SHARP! 1997 CHEVY 2500 4X4 EXT. 1997 CHEVY 2500 EXT 4X4 1994 CHEVY 1 TON DUALLY LONG BOX. SILVERADO, 350,HARD TO FIND SILVERADO, 454 V-8, CD 19,000 MILES, LOADED REDUCED CREW CAB, SILVERADO, LOW MILES, 5 SPEED, 454 V4 *21,995 *22,995 *16,995 GMC JIMMY/BLAZER SALE! WHILE THEY LAST! 1998 CHEVY TAHOE 4X4 1992 CHEVY 8 STICK. A/C, CLEAN, RUNS EXCELLENT 1997 CHEVY 1996 OLDS SHORT BOX Z71 4X4 CUTLASS SUPREME LEATHER, 24,000 MILES STARCRAFT CONV. ONLY SLIDER CO EXCEPTIONAL UNIT SILVERADO 350, TONNEAU COVER.WON'T LAST! *25,995 S19,995 s16,995 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON EXPRESSO ONE OWNER, 53,000 MILES, LIKE NEW *15,995 1997 OLDS SILHOUETTE GLS LOW MILES. LEATHER. POWER 1994 GMC SHORT BOX 4X4 SL PACKAGE, ONE OWNER, LOW MILES 21 3month 1994 CHEVY iSffl 1997 CHEVY 1996 GMC/CHEVY Z71 Wy/VENTURE EXT. CAB 4X4 4X4 FTJULE SIDE STARTING AT 10 IN STOCK - ALL 4X4'S SAVE NOW BEFORE THE SNOW FLIES! 4 DOOR, AUTO, AIR, ONE OWNER $158month SHORTBOX, 350, 1 OWNER, LOADED LS PACKAGE, ONE OWNER, NEW TIRES J14,995 W.A.C. TAXES DOWN - SEE DREISBACH FOR DETAILS 31 9 MONTH 3 TO CHOOSE FROM STARTING AT *18,995 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-11-11.pdf f368c86105fb15b31416b8e58f2877c9 PDF Text Text i.HA *. P’JP’.ICUSKAhY '• 1 *8*3 Chamber < celebrates See Story on ^■"'1 Devotedtotothe theInterests InterestsofofBarry BarryCounty CountySince Since1856 1856 Devoted Hastings DANNER VOLUME 146. NO 45 PRICE 50* THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 11, 1999 News County OKs ‘tight’ Briefs: Library campaign kickoff planned The Hastings Public Library1* "Our Library. Our Community Legacy" capital campaign kickoff will be held from 4:30 to 6 pun. Wednesday, Nov. IT. at the library The campaign u an effort to build a new public library to replace the aging facility at 121 8 Church St. that officials say is too small for a growing demand. The kickoff will include a blueprint of the project, news about recent development* and refreshments. The public is invited. budget for 2000 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For the year 2000, Barry County gov­ ernment's general fund operating budget is described as having "tighter fiscal con­ straints" than last year County Administrator Michael Brown said the $9,625,790 budget for next year represents a three percent increase over the current budget. Projected revenues arc $9,625,790 for 2000, matching the antici­ pated expenditures. Only $100,000 has been set aside for contingencies in the new budget the County Board of Commissioners unani­ mously adopted Tuesday. "Contingency is normally set at approx­ imately two percent of the total general Veterans’ Day dinner slated fund," Brown said in a written statement to the board. "This year due to lighter fiscal constraints, however, it is set a almost half its traditional level, closer to one per­ A Veterans Day dinner is planned for 7 pjn. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Lawrence J. Bauer American LegMt Poet No. 45, 335 S. Church SL, cent." Nonetheless, Brown expects the county's financial resources to allow lor "quality services in an efficient and effective manner in 2000 " County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said, after the meeting, that he thinks the 2000 budget is a good one. "It was presented to all commissioners and department heads early and we've worked on this one... as a group...longer Heyt fangs A social hour will start things at 6:30. The Swiss sunk dinner will coat 37 perpenon. cause the board chose to put that in savings or "a rainy day account." Brown said in a telephone interview. The budget docs not include funding that was requested by county departments for seven new employee positions and in­ creased hours for three existing positions. Brown said the primary reason was that the budget for 2000 does not project any sur­ plus. “Consideration of new positions would require new funding sources or increased revenue to offset the expense," Brown said. He recommends that the County Board's Personnel Committee continue to meet with the departments and review the matter. Some county employees' wages remain undetermined for next year. The county is currently negotiating in mediation with the Teamsters Union, which represents the Sheriffs deputies, and negotiating with the Command Officers Association, which rep­ resents the Sheriffs command staff and has filed arbitration. In addition, the County tail Corrections Divi<^.*n\.':onract rxpins a’ the end ri the this year. Capital expenditure lequests from de­ partments were pared from $753,050 to $38,050 from general fund revenues. The largest request was from Friend of the Court, which asked for $748,800 to replace its cramped, existing facility and buy new files, furniture and typewriters. The request was whittled down to $3,800. The Friend of the Court possibly will be moving into the former City Hall building. Requests for more funding for the County Commission on Aging, County Conservation District, Child Care Welfare and Parks Commission were denied in next year's budget because of budget constraints. Brown said. H.Y.A.A. plays at Silverdome... The fifth and sixth grade football players in ttgp H.Y.A.A. program were special guests, and took part in their own gridiron battle, last Sunday at the Pontiac Silverdome. Not only did the young pigskin warriors get to compete, they also got to watch the NFL Detroit Lions win against the St. Louis Rams. Here, a member of the gold team sprints down field and is chased by two defenders from the white squad. For more information on this special event, see the sports pages of today's Hastings Banner Third communications firm wants tower rental Author, speaker to visit Delton by David T. Young Editor There soon may be a third wireless communications provider renting space at the Hastings water tower. The Hastings City Council Monday night tabled a request from Michigan Metronet, another cellular phone company, to place a communications antenna on the tower on Colfax Street. No decision was reached because there wasn't enough infor­ mation in front of the council members. If the council eventually gives its bless­ ing and the Planning Commission ap­ proves Metronet's request for a special use permit, it will join Nextel Communica­ tions and Message Express in renting tower space for an antenna. The rent would be $1,250 per month. But Mayor Pro Tern Miriam White asked, "Do we have any restrictions on how many communications towers we can have in the city?" There apparently is not a clear answer. Mayor Frank Campbell said, "I'm not for putting anything on our water towers," suggesting that renting out space to cellu­ lar companies might not be a wise decision for the health of the city. City Manager Howard Penrod replied, "If I thought there was potential harm to the towers, I wouldn't want it either." A representative from Metronet, which provides for Centennial wireless phone services, said there is no evidence that suggests any adverse effects as a result of Bill Sanders, author ofthe article It Takes Courage" from the best-selling book "Chicken Soup for the Soul­ will be guest speaker at 7 pm. taught the communications lowers. The council may decide the issue at its next meeting Monday evening, Nov. 22. In other business last Monday night, the at the Dekoo Kellogg gym. Sanders' speech will be "Building Successful Families." He will talk shorn how to maintain a positive outlook on life, how to develop council: • Approved the purchase of land behind the industrial incubator from the EWB Holding Company for $46,000 as part of long-range plans to build a park in that Seamn pit in the family, how to open communication channels, bow to area. The purchase serves as the city's local match toward a Clean Michigan Initiative grant received from the state. The council, however, tabled the issue of surveying the property until it can be de­ termined what the cost will be. Hazardous waste collection slated Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day this year will be observed from 9 a m. to 3 pja. Saturday. Nov. 20, al the Barry County Road Ctmaissioa garage at 1645 Gun Lake Road, behind Ftadab tac. than any one in the past. Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie, chairman of the board's Finance Committee, said he's also satisfied wi’h the new budget "...I couldn't really find anything we could really eliminate to try and trim the budget," Mackenzie said after the meeting. The county's projected fund balance for 1999 is projected at $1.57 million, but that is not reflected in the budget for 2000 be­ See COUNTY, cont. page 20 Thanksgiving dinner planned Margaret and Larry Hollenbeck will once again host and cook Thanksgiving dinner for anyone who would like to come. The meal will be held at 2 pm. on Thanksgiving day 'Thursday. Nov. 25) at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings Turkey aad all th- traditional trimmings, plus pie, will be served. All are we'come better understand today's teen-agers, the harm of drugs and depression aad how to deal with peer pressure. Sanders is a nationally known speaker who appears before more than 200,000 people each year. He has appeared on ue "TOO Club," " Action 60s" and NBC’s "A Closer Look." Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 HMS students rake Hastings residences Last spring, Hastings Middle School students cleaned up parks, washed city vehicles, and otherwise made themselves useful during their annual community day volunteer activities. Wednesday, as an extension of the community day activities, students from the middle school team of Sue Newton, Sue Murphy and Fred Hutchinson headed out to homes in Hastings to rake leaves for area residents unable to rake and bag them themselves. Pictured at the home of Fred Jiles are (not in order) students Ricky Filing, Eric Byington, Josh Lane and James Curtis. • Was presented with forms to evaluate the city manager, an annual exercise. Pen­ rod said he hopes to have results at the next meeting Monday. Nov. 22. • Approved a lease agreement with Bolt­ house Merchandising, which will use 800 square feet of space at the industrial incu­ bator for the next two months for a cost of $220. The arrangement will be temporary. • Tabled the transfer of Barfield Drive within the Meadowstone residential and of­ fice development complex off South Hanover Street to ownership of the city. Action is expected at the Nov. 22 meeting and Meadowstone's letter of credit is ex­ pected to expire at the end of this month. Penrod was asked what would happen if the city has to call in the letter of credit. "They're so close (to meeting the terms of the agreement) that I wouldn't ask on that, with the movement that's going on," the city manager said. "We anticipate that we'll be able to deal with this." Meadowstone had an extension of a let­ ter of credit to assure finishing Barfield Drive and developers said essentially the work is done as promised. • Heard Director of Public Works Jeff Mansfield report that city crews have be­ gun leaf pickup at the curbs of city resi­ dences and they expect to continue through the next five weeks. • Discussed the problems with Theodore and Debra Baker parking over the sidewalk at their residence at 546 N. Michigan Ave. The Bakers say the configuration of the property forces them to park like that and they’ve done it for many years. "Violating the ordinance in the past doesn't give them the right to violate it now," Penrod said. The city has come up with a couple of proposed solutions, and negotiations are continuing. • Postponed a meeting with representa­ tives from Sunset Waste of Jenison, who will talk with city officials about recycling services at the fire station and winning a franchise to do business as a waste hauler in the city, along with Waste Management Services. • In a discussion about the city’s person­ nel policies, heard from Clerk-Finance Di­ rector Ev Manshum that he has been named as a defendant in a suit against the Village of Middleville, where he was vil­ lage manager before he took his job in Hastings. Middleville is being sued by the family of a deceased woman who fell on down­ town sidewalks several years ago. Her death had nothing to do with the fall and the suit is being pressed regardless. Manshum said that if he is found by a jury to be negligent in that case, he will not be covered by insurance because that would be considered a criminal act. He added that he didn’t think that prospect was fair. A workshop on personnel policy will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 22 at council cham­ bers in City Hall. • Agreed to transfer $13,722 from the general fund to the library to cover an un­ expected deficit. I �Pa««2- The Hastings Banner Thursday. November 11. 1999 Barry, Prairieville part of *270,000 water grant A $270,000 gram to implement a water resource protection project has been awarded to the Four Township Water Resources Council, Inc. . which includes Barry and Prairieville townships in Barry County and Richland and Ross townships in Kalamazoo County. The grant is being funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a nonpoint source pollution control program under Section 319 of the Federal Clean Water Act. It is being administered locally serving prime farmland, open space and ru­ ral character, and lake access and overcrowd­ ing problems. The water resouces council will work with environmental and planning consul- (Continued) Administrators' Coffee planned The next "Coffee* with Administra­ tor” session has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 17, in the multi-purpose room of the Hastings Middle School. The session will begin with a brief presentation about programs in the el­ ementary schools, given by each of the elementary school principals. ernment representatives, the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, the Potawatomi Resource Conservation and Development Area, the Gull Lake Quality Organization, the Augusta Creek Watershed Association. Michigan Stale University Extension and local lake associations. The Four Township Water Resources Council includes representatives from each of the four townships and citizens with di­ verse backgrounds The council was estab­ lished to assist in protecting lakes, streams, drinking water, agriculture and open space and developing and implement­ ing land use strategics that retain the rural environment currently enjoyed by township residents. HHS production is Nov. 19, 20 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. YMCA plans 'beach party* 'Getting through holidays* slated Animal shelter group to meet The Animal Shelter 2000 Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 11, it the Commission on Aging building! 120 A "beach petty” will be featured in a special YMCA Family Fun Night from 6:30 to 1:30 pun. Friday, Nov. 12, at the Thornapple Kellogg High School swimming pool. Included in the evening will be games such as Marco Polo, tube races and Sharks and Minnows and crafts in and a program to educate local governments and landowners about various land use prac­ tices. Project partners include township gov­ Dietitian and diabetes educator Connie Kohler-Smith will present a program on meal planning for diabetes patients from 7 to 1:30 pm. Monday, Nov. 15, at Pennock Hospital's conference center. ■Counting Carbohydrates" is the most recent approach to the diabetes diet, providing more chokes while mainLuning nutrition and better blood glucose management. Participants will have a chance to help plan a meal, read labels and work with food models. The presentatun is free end open to the public. The Hastings High School play "Once in a Lifetime* will be presented at I pm. Friday and Saturday. Nov. 19 and 20, at the Hastings High School lecture hall. The play is set during the period of transition between silent films aad talkies* in Hollywood, h is "a good natured spoof of Hollywood and its stereotypes," according to director Mary Martha Melendy. Tickets are 54 apiece for students aad senior citizens and 55 for adults. the cafeteria. Cost is 52 per person maximum of $6 per family tants to provide governmental decision makers with tools to manage growth and protect area water resources. This will in­ clude developing zoning techniques to pro­ tect waler resources and preserve rural char­ acter and developing a geographic informa­ tion system for analyzing land and water features in the four townships. Other components include assessing pos­ sible areas for conservation easements to protect environmentally sensitive lands and Diabetes meal plan session set NEWS BRIEFS a Chamber After Hours planned The next "Business After Hours* session for current and potential mem­ bers of the Barry Comity Arm Cham­ ber of Commerce will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. It, at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Hosts for the event will be the of­ fices of Miller Real Estate and the Metropolitan Title Company. The aft.moon and evening will in­ clude refreshments, a time to relax and visit with business associates, to meet new people and promote areas busi­ ness. For more information, call the chamber at MS-2454. 'Adopt* a family for Christmas With the holiday season less than two months sway. Love Inc. of Barry Cojtty has received the names of more than 450 county residents who would appreciate a Christmas basket to brighten the holiday season. Love Inc. will coordinate the names of Hastmgs families and some from outlying areas with people, churches, schools, civic groups, businesses and other organizations who want to 'adopt* a family for Christmas. Groups m Delton, Middleville and Nashville are taking all the names of people wanting Christinas baskets in their respective areas. The Christmas basket project is a team effort with the County Family Independence Agency, which mails out the Christmas help request forms for its clients to fill out. When someone adopts a family they are responsible u purchase gifts aodfor food and deliver them to the family. Some of the Christmas requests are from people who are temporarily laid off from jobs and "not able to do well at Christmas. To adopt a family for Christmas or for more information, call Love lac. between 10 a.m. and 2 pm Monday through Friday, at 945-9555. 1 by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The project will receive matching funds that bring the total funds to be used to $351.000. Project activities will center around pro­ tecting area water resources such as wet­ lands. lakcshores, and stream corridors, pre­ Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a holiday grief workshop "Getting Through the Holidays* from 7 to 1:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Nov. 11, at the local hospice office at 450 Meadow Run, Hastings. The session will be geared toward helping those who have recently lost loved ones to anticipate, navigate and cope with the upcoming holidays, a time when most others will be caught up in the gaiety of me season. For the bereaved, getting through the holidays may be an ordeal and a challenge rather thin itnr. of celebration. There is no charge for die workshop. For more information, call 945-5452 or I-SOO-254-5939. Thornapple Wind Band rehearsing The Tbomapple Wind Band is plan­ ning another concert season and rehearsah are continuing. The rehearsals will be from 7 to 9 pm. Thursdays. Nov. 11 and IS and Dec. 2 at the Hastings High School band room. A concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. in Hastings, with the Maple Valley Community Band as special guest performers. A low-cost child care program (51 per child) will be provided during the rehearsal sessions. As always, the band is looking for new members. Call Kim Domke at 945-911! or directors Joseph Laloye (945-9766) or David Macqueen (374­ 3037). Holiday Ball set by Red Cross Plans are developing for the Ameri­ can Red Cross’ Barry County chapter's fourth annua) Holiday Ball Saturday evening, Nov. 27. The event will begin with a social hour at 7 p.m. and dancing at 8 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. The popular iocal group Les Jazz, directed by Joseph LaJoye, and the Taylorad Pennies, with Mary Taylor and Terri Pennepacker, will entertain and disc jockey Archie Wood will be emcee Tickets are available ax $12 per per­ son from members of the Red Cross board, at the Commission on Aging. DAN Mortgage Company, the Credit Bureau and Advanced Com­ mercial Printers. Proceeds from the ball will be used to support the local Red Cross chap­ ter. Hollywood spoofed in Hastings High production The Hastings High School play "Once in a Lifetime" will be presented Nov. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. in the Hastings High School lecture hall. Tickets are $4 lor seniors and students and $5 for adults. The play is set during the period of transition between silent films and the "talkies," and is a ■good-natured spoof of Hollywood and its stereotypes," according to director MaryMartha Melendy. Above, students practice a scene from the play. Ag Task Force report to have large impact by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The findings of the Agricultural Task Force, from information gathered across the state will have a great impact on Michigan, Don Drummond said at an OUR Land meeting Oct.28. "Laws are already coming out of Lansing as. a result of that report," Drummond said. Vlichigan Senate ^Majority Leader Dan DeGrow established the Agriculture Preservation Task Force last spring. Under the leadership of Senator George Mc­ Manus, the group's goal was to analyze the state of Michigan agriculture, determine what challenges and threats it faces and de­ velop a series of recommendations de­ signed to meet those challenges and threats. Eight hearings were held at various loca­ tions throughout the state, where more than 250 persons testified in both written and oral form. Drummond said that since the report came out in September, there have already been actions begun in the legislature. He said he had never seen "legislation flowing so quickly from a task force report or study before. "One thing that has already happened is the capping of real estate taxes on farm land. Legislation has strengthened the Right to Farm Act, which means fanners who farm according to "acceptable prac­ tices," can not have their operations be cur­ tailed by local authority." Drummond said the Senate wanted to make a strong statement in support of agri­ culture, and this is the result. He said the emphasis of their discussion was on making farming profitable and sus­ tainable as a way to preserve agriculture, rather than on such actions as Purchase of Development rights. (PDRs) He said they adopted approaches of making it easier for farmers to stay in operation, rather than promoting legislation for PDRs. "They did not seem to believe that was a solid way to preserve farm land." Drum­ mond said. For those interested in maintaining rural character, this should be seen as positive action, he said. For those who like more local control on county and township lev­ els, it might not be seen as the right ap­ proach. Local farmer Carl Mcllvain, also a member in the Our Land group, voiced a different point of view. "It looks like they are taking another freedom away from the people and giving it to Big Brother in Lansing," he said. "In my opinion, they don't have to pro­ tect the large confined animal operations in Michigan, but it looks like they have fa­ vored this group," Mcllvain said. "There are over 125 large animal feeding opera­ tions in Michigan, with 1.000 animals or more. Local government should have a say on if they come in, where they come in and on their expansion." "Who knows about the local conditions better than those who live there?" Mcllvain asked. He said his concern was over the poten­ tial for contamination of ground and drink­ ing water. "In Michigan, no one lives more than six miles away from any water system." This is a situation with greater than normal hazard from these large farming operations, he said. "They say local government can still make decisions on local zoning ordinances, but the Michigan Department of Agricul­ ture must give approval first," Mcllvain said. Under the Right to Farm Act passed in 1981, farming operations could not be found to be a nuisance if it met certain cri­ teria, such as conforming to "generally ac­ cepted agricultural management practices. (GAAMPS) According to an analysis by the House Legislative Analysis Section, the new bill amending it. Senate Bill 205 (1999) pre­ empts any local ordinance, regulation or resolution. The bill would prohibit a local unit of government from enacting, main­ taining or enforcing an ordinance, regula­ tion, or resolution that conflicted in any maryier with the act, or GAAMPS under the act. It would allow local units of government to enact an ordinance prescribing standards different from those contained in GAAMPS if "adverse effects on the envi­ ronment or public health would exist" within the local unit of government. How­ ever the local unit of government could not enforce such an ordinance unless it did not conflict with state and federal laws, and until the Department of Agriculture ap­ proved the ordinance. No process or dead­ line for approval is specified. State Senator Joanne Emmons said there was a need for a larger jurisdiction in agri­ cultural matters. "Farms are getting so big. that many op­ erations spread over several townships, or even counties. Fanners are regulated by a number of jurisdictions, which is burden­ some." There is a need for a single source of regulation to achieve some uniformity, ac­ cording to Emmons. She said several bills were being worked on. The Senate and House are trying to ad­ dress all of the recommendations in the re­ port. She said the Right to Farm Act, under Bill 205. would require that farmers com­ ply with all regulations protecting health and the environment. She said a farm oper­ ation could still be sued if it did not. She said the legislature is setting up specific regulations governing intensive animal agriculture, which will be part of the bill She felt concerns over the impact on the environment are being addressed. She said, "There are strict guidelines foi pits and lagoons in these animal opera­ tions." The Agricultural Task Force report, which was the impetus for the amend­ ment, emphasized. "If there was one over­ riding theme, it was the low profitability of farming." in the executive summary on page one. The report background information made clear that agriculture is important and added $4.15 billion to the state's economy. The farm and food system accounts for 16% of all jobs and 13% of the nation's income. At the same time, prices for ag products are at their worst levels since the Depres­ sion. In 1998 the typical commercial hog fanner in Michigan lost close to a quarter million dollars. Farming's low profitabil­ ity has led to resources leaving the indus­ try and being used for other purposes. This includes land. The conclusion was, there are basically two ways to improve profitability for farms, to reduce costs or to increase rev­ enues. Direct and indirect costs affect farmers. Government has little control over direct costs, the report said. However, seme taxes can be reduced to improve the profitability of farming. One other cost, damage to crops by wildlife, primarily the whitetail deer, could be affected by wildlife man­ agement policy. Often conflicting local regulations are costly to farmers. In Michigan 1,800 units of government determine land use policies and regulations. A single coherent policy would improve their economic perfor­ mance. Environmental regulations hinder the development of new enterprises, such as cranberry farms or Corvidae operations. Many federal regulations also work against farmers, including the way the Food Quality Protection Act is being im­ plemented. However, consumers and pro­ cessors arc less and less tolerant of the use of pesticides. Alternatives need to be de­ veloped. the study said. It was felt reducing the costs will not be enough, given the current state of the farm economy. Development of new products and markets was seen as one solution. Ac­ cess to foreign markets, and improving competition in the processing sector were advocated. Other approaches were to find industrial uses for ag products. Niche markets, such as organic food were expected to raise de­ mand for farm products and drive up prices. Increasing the number of processors would also increase competition for farm products, the summary said. State policies which would encourage processors to locate in the state, and en­ courage farmer-owned cooperative proces­ sors was believed would increase farm profits, and add jobs and diversity to the state's economy . Emmons said the legislature is trying to achieve as many of the actions recom­ mended in the Task Force report as possi­ ble. Recommendations at the state level that Emmons said legislators wen. dealing with were: • Base property taxes on a parcel's cur­ rent use. She said land use based property tax as­ sessments will require a Constitutional Amendment, which is planned to be put on the ballot at the next election in November 2000. • Maintain the assessment cap on agri­ cultural property when it is transferred. As long as the land is in agricultural use, the cap on assessments would remain in place when sold. Emmons said. • Strengthen the Right to Farm Act. Bill 205 of 1999 strengthens the Right to Farm AcL Emmons said. • Amend PA 116. the Farmland and Open Space Act. to reduce the income See TASK FORCE, cont. page 3 i �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 11.1999 - Page 3 Barry Chamber dinner salutes individuals, expanded organization by Mary Warner Staff Writer Area businesses and individuals were singled out for recognition at the annual Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce awards dinner last Friday evening at Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake. The dinner also celebrated the expansion of the chamber from a city to county-wide organization. At the dinner. Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics, was presented with the Sam Walton Business Leader Award. The award was established in 1995 to recognize local business people who best exemplify the principles of Wal-Mart's founder, Sam Walton Those principles include respect for the individual, service to customers and a commitment to strive for excellence. Jacobs is a long-time active member of the chamber s board of directors and is a member of the Ba.ry Community Founda­ tion, the Barry County Futuring Commit­ tee and the Hastings Rotary. At J-Ad Graphics, he produces the Hastings Reminder. Battle Creek Shopper, Lakewood News, Maple Valley News and Sun & News, oversees the production of the Weekender, and supervises all commer­ cial print production, sales and publishing in Hastings and Charlotte The Sam Walton award included a $500 Year award was chamber President Deb Button. The award recognizes "the exem­ plary service and contribution of an indi­ vidual to chamber programs and services.” According to Humphrey. "Debbie is a very involved president, spreading herself around in as many committees as she can. Even when not the president of the cham­ ber, she is involved. She is always willing to help in any way needed." Guest speaker for the evening was cham­ ber Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Man­ shum. Manshum talked about the changes she has seen in the organization since she became its executive director seven years ago. When she first began her duties, she said, "we consisted of a part-time secretary and as many volunteers as we could get. We had approximately 130 members. There was no Springfest or Christmas weekend festival, and the gclf outing was half the size it is now. There were no Ambassadors, Business After Hours, Project Thank You, “...today I believe we are one of the best 100 counties in America. “ Dixie Stadel-Manshum outing, which is our largest financial fund­ raiser. was phenomena] There have been many hours generously given by the co­ chairs, Joe Cipcic and Steve Wales, for the county Calendar o< Events, professional promotional brochures, business educational seminars, candidate de­ velopment workshops, career fairs. AdoptA-Comer program, or an active Silent Ob­ server and Fast Fifty program. We were housed in an old Victorian — but very nice — house, but our meeting room did double duty as our supply room, kitchen and a hallway to a not-so-private bithroom. The purchase of a new copy machine and up­ grading our computer system was viewed as a quantum leap into the 21st century. "Everywhere we have looked this year we've read and heard about the turning of the century or the new millennium. These are exciting and interesting times for our nation, our county, and the Barry Area Chamber of Commerce. Not only will we be ushering out the (century) and greeting the year 2000, with all the challenges that Y2K may bring, we are also celebrating the transition from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce to the Barry County Area last three years." Winning the Chamber Member of the Chamber of Commerce. "The chamber now has over 300 mem- contributic- to the chamber. Receiving the Brick Award was Eye and E.N T. Spccialists/Creekside Professional Center. The business just moved into a new building located at 1761 W. M-43 The Brick Award recognizes a Barry County business or industry “for a renova­ tion. expansion and construction project representing a significant investment in the community" Receiving the chamber Company of the Year Award was Flexfab Horizons Interna­ tional. The award recognizes an area busi­ ness for “significant contributions and par­ ticipation in chamber programs, events and activities by way of donations, volunteer ipport and attendance." According to chamber board member Lisa Humphrey. "Flexfab’s donation of volunteer support, especially for the golf Chamber President Deb Button won the Chamber Member of the Year award. bers. including all of our villages and a good number of our townships and 60 new businesses and organizations since the formation of our county chamber. We are facing the same growing pains as many of our business members as we work to forge our role in this new order. The compelling lesson here is that today the future is much closer than it ever has been before. The rapid changes in technology end the infor­ mation explosion have catapulted us into a world where the ability to scan our envi­ ronment, forecast probable scenarios and then take appropriate action is essential to survival." Stadel-Manshum thanked all the chamber members, committees, and staff, and told them, "With all of your involvement in our community, it is not hard for me to understand why, nearly seven years ago, Hastings was rated one of the Best 100 Small Towns in America. And I believe today we are one of the best 100 counties in America." She ended with a quote: "Public victory does not mean victory over other people. It means success in effective interaction that brings mutually beneficial results to every­ one involved. Public victory means work­ ing together, communicating together, making things happen together that even the same people couldn't make happen by working independently* Daidtf M»y of Wal-Mart (right) presented the Sam Walton Business Leader Award to Fred Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics (left). TASK FORCE, continued from page 2 threshold from 7 percent. The income threshold was lowered last week to 3.5%. • Institute a policy that reduces wildlife damage to farms. Nothing was done to redefine wildlife policies at this time. • Encourage policy to allow captive Cervidae farms by March 2000. The DNR and the MDA are working to­ gether on this one. • Exempt cooperatives from the personal One of the last activities of the evening was a toast to the new county chamber and the new millennium. property tax. • Encourage food and agricultural pro­ cessing in the Michigan Economic Growth Authority. Emmons said personal taxes would be exempt on equipment that cleans, and sorts food, and certain other food operations which do not change the character of the food in the process. Not much else was done with this rec­ ommendation, except in the case of large processing projects, Emmons said. • Create Agricultural Security Zones. Emmons said nothing was done with this recommendation • Create a tax credit or direct funding for an ethanol plant. Emmons said nothing had yet been achieved toward this end. • Encourage MSU, the Michigan Biotechnology Institute and the Depart­ ment of Agriculture to increase value added activities. MSU has been encouraged to this end. • Create a tax credit for older farmers who rent their land to younger fanners. There would not be a tax credit for a fanner renting land to a younger farmer, as this is achieved under legislation for agri­ cultural use. Recommendations in the Task Force re­ port to be undertaken at the federal level. were supported with stale resolutions to be sent to the United States Congress, as fol­ lows: • A resolution for a transitional approach to pesticides by the Food Quality Protec­ tion Act. • A resolution supporting giving the president authority for trade negotiations. • A resolution supporting elimination of the federal estate tax. • A resolution by Congress to investi­ gate antitrust violations in processing in­ dustries dominated by a few large farms. • A resolution supporting price and con­ tract reporting legislation. • A resolution asking for better access to credit for farmers, processors, and coopera­ tives. • A resolution supporting a national standard for organic foods. • A resolution for Congress to investi­ gate dumping from other countries. The report concluded, "The recommenda­ tions represent a wide range of policies that reflect the wide range of issues facing the profitability of Michigan's agricultural sec­ tor. ...No single policy can hope to address all the issues facing the future viability of Michigan agriculture. Given the low prof­ itability of farming, quick action is neces­ sary. "The recommendations address the issue of low profitability. They attempt to re­ duce costs faced by farmers by reducing taxes or regulatory burdens. They also at­ tempt to improve revenues by encouraging additional processing, value-added coopera­ tives, and new markets for products such as organic foods and captive cervidae (animals of the deer family). Apparently Michigan's policy makers largely agreed with the conclusions of the summary. NEWS of Your Local Area Can Be Read Each Week in The BANNER. Call us at 945-9554 to Subscribe. Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum was guest speaker. Steve Wales accepts the Chamber Company of the Year award for Flexfab. �>*•#• 4 - Th. HMUng. Barvwr - Thurwlay. Nowntxr II, IHS LETTERS from our readers... Do you know the truth, the way, the life? Dear editor: I have a feu* questions I want to ask you or anybody who reads your letters. 1 like questions, because they help to nar­ row the field of conversation. They also help us to see what% in another personv heart (control center) I will limit this to three basic questions. The first is, “How can you know the way?” You may be thinking, “the way to where?" Let\ just make it a generic ques­ tion. “How can you know the way to any­ where?” That ought to cover most any place. I will share my understanding, then you can correct me if 1 am wrong, or agree if I am right. You can know the way by hearing or see­ ing and believing the truth. The second is, “How can you know what is the truth?" You can know the truth by hearing, or seeing and believing the author ity on the truth. Now what's your answer? These two questions lead up to the third question, “How can you know the life? Af­ ter all, life is the essence of each of us. Life can be analyzed in several ways. Life is school days, then comes the reality. Or you might want to describe it as abundant and eternal life, or wasted life and remorse for­ ever. How can you know the life? Could it be that the right answers to the first two questions would bring us to the right answer to the third question? The right answers all depend on hearing, seeing and believing the authority on the truth (truth is reality). The truth will do you no good unless you recognize and believe it. The book that has been tested, tried and proven by more people, spanning more mil­ lenniums than any other book or writings, is called the Bible. In the gospel of John chap­ Test ban treaty would save lives Ta the editor . Will we ever take a risk to create a less dangerous world? Passing the test ban treaty would have been a minimum risk to lock in a huge American advantage in nuclear technology. It would certainly encourage other coun­ tries to follow U.S. lead and make restraint in nuclear testing more likely, more verifi­ able at minimum cost to U.S. security. Rejection of the treaty makes it ludicrous for the U.S. to encourage Indian and Pak­ istan to cease further nuclear testing. And what did it say to Britain. France and Ger­ many, which itrongly urged us to ratify the treaty? The Democrats are on the right track in supporting the lest ban treaty as another stop toward solving conflicts in a civilized manner through negotiation - saving lives, money, resources, the environment and building a secure world for all. Ruth Pino. Nashville New library building necessary To the editor: Once upon a time our present library building served as the Hastings U.S. Post Office. The facilities were outgrown and • new post office was built. We have now reached a similar point in the life of the Hastings Public Library, which is located in that building. As services and programs provided by our library have expanded, the required need for more space, seating, and meeting area has increased. The outstanding pro­ grams pros ided for children alone demand more space due the large number of partic­ ipator. If the library is expected to serve an ever increasing population in the Hastings area, then we have a responsibility to provide the Look Around PROTECT YOUR GROUND facilities necessary to meet its needs. Just as growth made a new post office necessary several years ago, now growth is making a new library necessary. Hastings is a growing community. A new library is necessary. Please help support constructing a new library building Merry Ossenheimer, Hastings Charter Township Let's defend right to bear arms ter 14. verse 6. Jesus said to him. “I am the way. the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” That's my best authority and answer, what^ yours? It helps in knowing the way if the author­ ity you trust has been there. “Jesus said to them. “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me. Why do you not understand My speech? Because you are not able to lis­ le:. to My word... He who is of God hears God’s words; therefore you do not hear, be­ cause you are not of God.” John 8:42-43, 47. What’s next? “Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched. He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked stead­ fastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, 'Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven: This same Je­ sus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will soon come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.’" Acts 1:9-11 Are you ready? There is only one way, one truth (author of truth), and one life (giver of life). “This is the stone which wns rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cor­ nerstone. Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:11-12. “For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time..." I Timothy 2:5-6. I am so glad there is only one God, eter­ nally existing in three persons, «nd they agree perfectly on everything. See John 14:7-11. If you know this, you have so much to be thankful for. Count your blessings and have •8~>Th»nk,giving. Ru> Hastings Know Your Legislators: Drtwiecf to the interest* of Barry County Since 1856 PubMhed by Hastings Barnier, Im. A Dmeran of J-Ad Gtaphcs *nc 1361 N M-43 Hwy HMangt, Mi 40OMO8O2 • NEWSROOM • DeMdT.Mxmg /Edwr? EMneGlfcerl Etnor) She*y Sorter Helen Mudry Patricia John* Mary Warner JvnMJnr Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Cteswaed K* accepted Monday tfrough Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year tn Barry County $27 per -year n adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO BomB Hastngs Ml 49056-0002 Second Class Postage Pwd at Katanga Ml 49056 < the violent crime rate is much different? How many Barry County residents have disabilities that make them a target for criminals? Just like a strong military is de­ terrence to those countries that would try to impose their will upon other countries if they thought they could, armed law abiding citizens are deterrence to those who would prey upon others. Let's consider the facts about CCW. States with right to carry laws have lower violent crime and homicide rates on the av­ erage. Compared to the rest of the country, RTC states have a 24 percent lower total vi­ olent crime rate and a 19 percent lower homicide rate, a 39 percent lower violent robbery rate and a 19 percent lower aggra­ vated assault rate on the average, in 1997, T rearms were used in only 27 percent of all murders, robbery and aggravated assaults, collectively (FBI). In 1996 there were 19.645 murders, 95.769 reported rapes, and over one million aggravated assault cases. There are now over 42,000 gun control laws on the books across this country. Look at the facts and ask yourself, is taking the gun away from law-abiding citizens the answer? Let’s look ai the countries that our anti­ gun friends like to point to and say they don't allow their citizens the right to keep and bear arms and they have lower rates. According to Interpol, between 1977 and 1993 the per capita "serious assault" rate increased: nearly fivefold in Norway and Greece; approximately fourfold in Australia and New Zealand; tripled in Sweden; and approximately doubled in Belgium, Den­ mark, England-Wales, France, Hungary, Netherlands and Scotland, in Canada as­ saults increased almost fivefold between 1964-1993. If you want to exercise your constitu­ tional right, Jet your elected officials know how you feel and look for these petitions around Barry County or call me. I have learned that a drive has been started in Al­ legan County as well after I started mine. David Stevens, Middleville US. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. *a * ’ * Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Bdikflfa. Washington DC 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District offioe: 140 IfflhjgirAve.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry town?hips and the lower third o* Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring. Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 67th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. <51 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. hTsttngsBaNNER Dear editor: Why, when the law-abiding citizens of Barry County overwhelmingly support a fair (carry concealed weapons) policy, does our sheriff and prosecutor, who arc elected officials, habitually deny our U.S. and Michigan Constitutional rights? The Michigan Constitution states, “every person has a right to keep and bear arms in defense of himself and state" Article I Sec­ tion 6. In a call to Senator Emmons office, her aide told me that the feedback she was receiving concerning the proposed CCW legislation currently before the house and senate is running as much as 3-1 in favor. Why should two elected officials be able to go against the will of the people? In response to the prosecutor and the sheriff ignoring the law-abiding residents of Barry County I started a petition drive ask­ ing our sheriff and prosecutor to reconsider their policy. The present system was set up so that if they didn't go along with the will of the people they could be replaced. Currently it is next to impossible to get a genera] CCW permit in Barry County. Let’s change that. 1 prefer to work with the pre­ sent officials but if they are unwilling to change, then we need to find someone who will. Macomb County issues 41 percent of all permits in Michigan. Thirty-one states now have nght-to-carry laws permitting law­ abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms for protection against criminals. Half the U.S. population, including 60 per­ cent of handgun owners lives in right-tocarry states. What that means is half of the population of the U.S. (including 60 percent of handgun owners) can carry concealed firearms in Michigan, except, of course, Michigan residents. Michigan recognizes out-of-state permits but then won’t allow its own law abiding citizens their constitu­ tional rights to defend themselves. Can the sheriff and prosecutor guarantee there will be someone around to protect you if the need arises? Thankfully we live in a county with a very low crime rate, but how many of you stay inside the boundaries of Barry County all the time? How many travel to cities (especially Detroit) where Write Us A Letter: The Heelings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they Wil be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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The program primarily pro­ vides nutrition-related education to all ages of individuals and families who arc receiv­ ing or are defined as eligible for food stamps "I just have nothing but good things to say about our two nutrition assistants. County Extension Director Jan Hartough told the County Board this week. The nutrition assistants also are working with a new program, called Second Chance, w.th 16 students through the local court system and school district's alternative edu­ cation programs to teach about 60 students about the food pyramid, food preparation, safe food handling and basic food budgeting ideas One nutrition assistant also ’"orks with women in a local substance abuse program, Hartough said. Some of the benefits of the Food Nutri­ tion Program have been to increase peo­ ple's consumption of fruits and vegetables, reduce their consumption of foods with high fat and calories, improve shopping behaviors and food safety Hartough said the leadership program, "Challenging You Into the 21st Century," will start at the end of January and only about eight of the 30 slots are left. "This has been very successful. To date, we have close to 100 graduates. It's some­ thing that we hope to continue in perpetu­ ity here in Barry County. I think to be able to train at least 30 people (per year) who will become leaders within our churches, community, organizations and perhaps in the political arena is extremely important," Hartough said. Twenty-six alumni from the "Leading Into the '90s" and "Challenging You Into the 21st Century" leadership programs at­ tended the first reunion held for graduates last month at Charlton Park. "They are very excited to keep that net­ work going and to continue their learning and so we plan to have another alumni get together sometime next year," Hartough said. Dennis Pennington, Extension agricul­ ture agent, told the County Board about his involvement in a research project to ana­ lyze a new method for predicting quality al­ falfa by mea«2ring stem height. Alfalfa is the third largest crop in Barry County, he said. Five county farms participated in the three-state project, which includes Michi­ gan. Indiana and Ohio. He also discussed "value added" agricul­ ture. a program to help farmers increase their profits because of the low commodity prices being experienced. Pennington said he has presented three educational workshops in the past six months to increase efforts to help fanners leam more about value adued agriculture. "Out of that we had a trip to North Dakota and Minnesota...and learned from them what they arc doing out three related to coops and contract marketing, etc. to hopefully use in the county," he said. Next month, i local group will take a bus trip to Thumb Oilseed Producers Cooperative The "value added" projects have been funded by $1,000 grant from the Barry Community Foundation and $4,000 from Sustainable Agriculture Research and Edu­ cation. MSU has been doing research in Thor­ napple Township regarding animal agricul­ ture, Hartough added. She also gave the commissioners a refer­ ence guide to provide assistance to local governments to help plan for animal agri­ culture in their jurisdictions. The document includes information on planning, zoning sources of data, etc. Extension 4-H Youth Agent Kathy Wal­ ters-Surratt talked about the success of Make A Difference Day, which was a joint effort of 4-H and lhe Barry Volunteer Cen­ ter. About 100 people participated and completed 1,800 projects that will be given to 14 different groups. For example, she said that bird houses made during the pro­ ject will be sold to benefit Habitat for Hu­ manity. wallers-Surratt also praised the first 4-H Rendezvous event that took place in September al the 4-H Tree Farm in Yankee Springs. Twenty-five members as well as leaders and parents spent lhe night in tents, under the pines, and enjoyed campfires, telling stories, learning about archery, trees, plants, marksmanship, gun safety, orienteering, first aid and making hobo dinners. Van jumps curb; strikes new store front A Vermontville man was issued a citation for careless driving Tuesday afternoon after the van he was driving into a downtown Hastings parking space struck a store front. Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said Paul Leavitt, 18, apparently entered the space too fast causing the van to drive over the curt), bounce off a city light pole and hit the front of the Cinder Hallmark Shop. The vehicle sustained moderate front-end damage and no one was hurt in the 4:30 p.m. accident. Also in the vehicle was Paul Leavitt Sr., said police. Damage to the store was limited to an apparent bent door frame. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Percentage of tanning aids United Way Those who purchase certain tanning packages at Razor's Edge In Hastings will be helping to contribute to this year's Barry County United Way fund-raising campaign. Five dollars will be donated to United Way lor every purchase of a month of unlimited tanning for $'9.99 or 15 tanning sessions for $29.99. the special begins Nov. 16' and ends Nov. 29. Above, Barry United Way campaign chair Steve DeBoer is pictured in one of the shop's tanning beds. At left is Razor's Edge owner Ken Mingennk. Legislators discuss education, agriculture by Patricia Johns Staff Writer State Rep. Terry Geiger opened the Nov. 8 Legislative Coffee with a discussion of moves to close the gap in funding between rich and poor school districts and enhance opportunities for all. The strength of the economy over the last five yean may lead to a surplus in the school hind, Geiger said. He predicts that over the next 1C to 20 years all school districts will benefit. He has asked the Michigan Legislature to spend some dollars now that would help close the gap between wealthy and not so wealthy districts. Geiger also said he has seen a move in the legislature to bring the special education ruling to a conclusion so that everyone can move on. State Senator Joanne Emmons announced that all school districts now are required to close on the Friday before Labor Day. Another impact on schools Emmons has been investigating is Internet commerce ard the loss of sales taxes. Greg Moore from U.S. Representative Nick Smith's office and Bill Huizenga from Congressman Peter Hoekstra's office also discussed the education appropriations bill and veto threat by President Clinton. Moore and Huizenga stressed the Republicans' concern for local control of education Both believed a compromise will be worked out. Geiger and Emmons discussed the conflict of cultures which has focused attention on agriculture in the state. Both talked about the environmental, social and agricultural issues that are being discussed in the legislature Emmons talked about the size of farms now needed and how a really large farm may be under the jurisdiction of several municipalities. She and Geiger touched on lhe work being done by the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Environmental Quality to set guidelines Moore discussed Smith's report on the health of social security and how more people are talking about it, which may lead to action. Increasing longevity may lead to some individuals spending as many as 50 yean in retirement. Smith's bipartisan committee agreed on 18 issues, but when a bill would be presented is in doubt. Other issues discussed were health care, the possible shipment of 3.5 to 4 ounces of plutonium through the state and the census. Then w«s • discussion of regulations of the Health Can Finance Authority, which have hurt hospitals and doctors in West Michigan. Huizenga stressed Hoekstra's support of changes that he said will put up to $15 billion back into the system. Research on the best route for the plutonium is still under way. according to Huizenga but controversy over the route through Michigan into Canada has raised questions about the disposal of nuclear waste generated in the state. Emmons stressed lhe need to get out for the census. The need for an actual count is important for Republicans but the problem of undercounting is a real problem. All four speakers were concerned about the possibility of inaccuracy of statistical sampling, which has been suggested as a way to insure an equitable count. Il keeps mur^ than memories alive. American Heart Association.^^ 1-800-AHA-USA1 LAND CHARTER TOWNSHP, BARRY COUNTY. WCHKiAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public heanng concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance mi be held on Wednesday. November 17. 1999 commencing al 7.00 o'clock p.m at the Rutland Charter Townshp Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. McNgan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be cone sidered include, in brief, the folowing: rezoning of property located on McCann Road. Properly 808­ 13-006-007-10. described as: RUTLAND TWP BEG AT A PT S 00 DEG 05W W 200 FT. FR N 1/4 POST SEC 6 3-9. TH S 00 DEG 05’03- W 7.15.20 FT AL 1/4 LI SO SEC TH N 89 DEG 25 03’ W 1312.84 FT TO W LI E 1/2 NW 1Z4 SEC 6, TH N 00 DEG 27'39’ E 415.18 FT TO N U SEC 6. TH S 89 DEG 25'03* E 765.62 FT. TH S 00 DEG 05-03* W 200 FT. TH S 89 DEG 25’03’ E 544.50 FT TO POB. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Nov. 9,1999 are available In the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday tlirough Friday. In Memory of Ivan J. Snyder 6-22-20/11-16-95 We can't know why some things happen... But we can know that love and beautiful memories outlast the pain of grief. And we can know that there's a place inside the heart Where love lives always... And where nothing beautiful can ever be forgotten If I've learned anything down through the years. It s that nothing beautiful in this world is ever really lost Those we loved will always live on Loving and missing you always. Jinnie This property is currently zoned *AG* Agricultural. The appli­ cant seeks rezoning to the *RE' Rural Estates Residential District 3. Such and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined al said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the nght to recomommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accord- PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, upon sever (7) days nobce to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township win provide necessary, reasonable auxilary aids and Indrviduais requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed AH interested persons are m'/rted to be present al the a<ofe- proposed amendment ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 946-2194 �8 - Th® Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 11,1999 Evalee M. Marshall BATTLE CREEK - Evatee M Mmltill, age 95, of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday. November 2. I999 at Mercy Pavilion. She was bom on May 27. 1904 to Waller O.W. «tx) Mina (Struble) Ayers in Maple Grove Township, Barry County. She attended Quailtrap Country School and Nashville High School. She married Geerge S. Marshall. Jr. on January 6. 1921. He passed away Oaober 4, 1975. They fanned on Marshall Road in Maple Grove Township for twenty-foe: years, moving to Battle Creek in 1946 when he attended the Chicago Evangelical and became a lay minister. Mrs. Marshall worked for several yean at LW. Robinson prior to working as a nurse's assistant and Correspondence Secretary at the VA Hospital for twenty years. She retired from the VA Medical Administration Division in 1971. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Battle Creek and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School, television ministries, crocheting, needlework, flower gardening, and being with friends and family. Mrs. Marshall was also preceded in death by a brother. Ulysses S. Ayers. She is survived by daughters. Mircdte A. Tooke. and Marquita A. Clements of Battle Creek. Geneva E. Novak of Hastings, and Rosemary E. Hathaway ..( DeWitt; Five grandchildren, fifteen great­ CEDAR CREEK BIBLE CsdarCNNk Rd.tnu South. Pa. lor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Worship 11:00 am. Evening Service at 6 00 pja.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 Wtew Stare Road. Haatrngs. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. chases for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a-m. Nursery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p.m Wednesday activities 7 OO p.m. ate: Rainbows or JJ NHe Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade k Kids Hub Quu (ages 13-19). Aduk Bible Study - No age krmu ST. CYMIL’S CATHOLIC CWI WCH Nathviilc Father Charier Fische. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mas* Saturday Evening 6 30 pm Sun­ day Mans 9 30 a m THOR\ APPLt \ ALLEY CHI MC H 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pavtor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times ate I 30 am. 9 55 am end 11 JO a m Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m.. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. alto. Nursery available for all acrvicet Eking the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-70. Larry HubIcy. Ptsior Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thura 9 Am to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 a m . Sunday School. 1045 a.m Monung Worship. Youth Fel­ lowship. Sunday 500 to 700 pm at the church (grades 6-l2th) Wednesday 6 00-800 p m War­ riors (grades K-5th), serving evening meals to Wamors. 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting 700 pm (Child care provided) WELCOME CORNERS ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN UNITED METHODIST CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. MI JUS N. Broadway, Haauaga, MA 49051 St MunMmChurtM.icoe 49058 Pastor Carl LuchGeUl. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene "'itaung Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 1100 am 1928 Pidrard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ Book of Common Prayer Ques­ vices Sunday, 9 00 a.m.. Rev Ken tions call 941-9437 Mmght, 1100 am. Rev Cart LMchTidd. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 am for ail ages 4-H. Mon­ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH days 6 30 to 8 00 pm . BIBLE 309 E. Woodlaw*. Harass Pastor STUDY Surafoy. 500 p.m. Com­ Dun Currie. Senior Pastor; Pastor munity Break hat on thud Saturday Dave Wood Sr - Adult Mnustnes each month S00 a m. freewill of­ Sunday School for all ages. 9:30 fering We welcome you to our a m, Morning Worship Service. church family with the warmth of 1100 am. Evening Service. 600 ChnatY Love, and the fettowWup of pm Wednesday Famil, Night 6 30 people who case. pra, Awana. Sr A Jr High Ytouth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ GRACE BRETHREN tice Cal) Church Office. 948-8004 BIBLE CHURCH (Formerty the Healings Grace far information on MOPS. Ladies Brafouw Cburehj. 600 Powell Rd, Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fel­ I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. lowship and Faithful Men Morn­ Pastor Ementua. 945-9224 Sunday ing Worship Service broadcast on Service* 945 a.m - Bible Ciroaa WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at - for all ages. 1040 a m - Morning 11 00 LID. Worship. 6:00 pm. Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7:30 p.m Prayer. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC Praree. aad Bible Studv - Shanng TABERNACLE. Ytow Frah - “You Are Welcome" 502 E Grand Si. Hastings. Pastor Church FSone 941-2330 David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10a_n, Sun­ EMMANl EL EPISCOPAL day Mcntmg Worshtp II a m . CHURCH Sunday Evening Scrvsx 6 pm, Member Church of the HbrhiThursday Brale Study 7 p m If in­ Hide Anglican CoMmmxM." 315 terested tn a free Home Bible W Center St. (corner of S Broad­ Study, pieroe call for more derails way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Claries P McCabe HI. Rector Sunday Worahqj Services - I a m and 10 a m Christian Education IB a-m,. Nursery Available at 10 a-m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Weu Pastor Ken Vhught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 tn. Worship 11 am . PO Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49051 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENF 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 945 am Sunday School Hour. 11 « a.m Mormag Wtonhgi Ser­ vice; 6 00 p.m evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p.m Services for .Aduks. Teens and Children ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 80S S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4.30 p.m.. Sunday Masaes 8.30 am and 11:00 a.m . Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15 p m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morarag Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, childrenY min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9.30 am. Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p.m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 7214077 Service T”ncs: 9:00 a m. Traditional. 10*15 a m Sun­ day School, 11 15 a m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day mghi* - Praise Services 7:30 p m For more information call the church office This information on tn'orship services is pro­ vided hy The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N Broadway HaMMgs BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. I___ Eldon “Edge" Chase HASTINGS - Mr. W. Eldon "Edge" Chase, age 90, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, November 3. 1999 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Respecting his wishes, private family services were held. Reverend James Hynes officiated. Burial was in Freeport Cemetery. Manorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Haatings. grandchildren. and ten great-great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday. November 5. 1999 al Shaw Funeral Home. Reverend George W. Flattery officiated. Committal services were also held on Friday at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Reverend Virginia Hamlin officiated. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Building Fund or American Heart Association Genevieve P. Sage your choice _ _ ___________ available far your convenience— MXASASTV IEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Doling. Ml 40050 Fastor. Sieve Olmstoad (616) 751-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9 30 un, Sunday School 11:00 am. Sundav Evrniwq Service 6 00 pm . Bible Srvdy A Prayer Time Wednodav mfM»*.30pjR IV. HASTINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH Corner of Jefferson and Green (De­ mocratic Hall). Hastings. Dr Eu­ gene E Curtiss. Pastor 616-948­ 8313 Sunday Worship. 10 30am. Sunday Evening, 6 <*» pm. Tues­ day evening 6 30 p.m (Call for lo­ cation) A warm welcom* to every­ one BARRY COUNTY­ CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave, Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 am. Worship 11 a m.. Evening Services 6 p m Wednes­ day. Bible study 7 p.m Peter Wackerman, Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 B«Me Survey on videos m the home. Free Bible (orrespondeacc Course. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd and Boltirood SU Rev Darnel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Araociate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun day - 945 am Sunday School. 10:45 un Monung Worship. 5 30 p.m KidY quizzing. 6 00 p.m. Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day, 6:30 p.m_ KidY Alnc for ages 2 through Fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior .Aduh BWic Study sad young adufc Bible study Bible Study and Pray* in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9414 Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Sunday. Nov 14 - 800 A 10*45 a m Wtor ship. 9:30 Sunday School (ail ages) Thursday. Nov II - 7:00 p m Inquirers Saturday. Nov. 13­ 9 30 am. Catechism 2. 8 00 pm NA Tuesday. Nov 16 700 p.m Cong Council. 7 30 Over Anon HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church sirccts, Dt Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 al 10 30 am SUNDAY 9 30am - Sunday School every Sunday, classes are available for everyone. Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level. Three classes - Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps - are taught for adults 10.30 a.m Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11 00 ajn. - Worship Services - childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade Paper drive doing on now tn the Kmart perking lot. Monday. Nov. I - 9:30 a.m.. Bazaar Workshop FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E. Simon, Associate Pastor Sally C Keller, Director. Noah’s Ark PreSchool Thursday. Nov II 6.45 p.m. Praise Team. 7:00 p.m. Women s Board - Dining Room Friday. Nov 12 - 6:30 p.m. Area Giri Scout Family Dinner - Sharpe Hall Saturday. Nov 13 - 8 00noon Apple pie-rruking - Sharpe Hall. I (F00 a m NoahY Ark Coffee - Dining Room. 7:00 p m Ringo Swmgo Square Dancers - Sharpe Hall Sunday. Nov 14 - 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service; 9.20 am ChildrenY Worship. IDOL a.m Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 1010 a m. Sunday School for all ages. 11 20 a.m Contempo­ rary Worship Service. 11:$0 am ChildrenY Wrrjup. The 9 00 Ser­ vice is brw-jcavt over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Service is broad­ cast over channel 10 throughout the week Nursery is provided dunng both Services 2 00 p m Christmas Musical rehearsal. 4 00-6 (X) p m Middle High Youth Fellowship. ' 00 New Member. Class at the Manse Monday. Nov 15 900 a m Staff meeting. 7.30 p m Trustees meeting - Lounge Tues­ day. Nov 16 3 00 p m Newsletter deadline. 7 00 pm Personnel Committee Wednesday. Nov 17 6*00 pm Church Night Supper. 7 00 pm Chancel Choir reharcal. 7-00 p m Hall Renovation presen­ tation HASTINGS - Mrs M Bonita Lockwood, age 103. of Hastings, posed sway Thursday. November 4, 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings Mrs. Lockwood was xxn on June 21. 1896 in Columbia City, Indiana, lhe daughter of John & Miry (Hildcbrant) Leininger. She was raised in the Columbia City area and attended schools there, graduating in 1915 from Columbia City High School. She then completed a six week teaching course at Wynona Lake. Indiana, □nd taught in a one-room country school. The next year she attended Ynsilanti Normal, where she graduated from a one year course. She was married to George L. Lockwood, D.D.S. on March 12. 1918 and he passed away in October 1965. The family moved to Hastings in the summer of 1924 from Ann Arbor. Mrs Lockwood, prior to moving to Hastings. taught 4th grade in Youngstown. Ohio and she worked as a bank teller and in a dental office in Ann Arbor. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, the Emmanuel Guild, The Republican Women. Pennock Hospital Guild #22. The Barry County Historical Society. The Hastings Women's Club and was » long time volunteer at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Lockwood was also preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers & sisters and her son-in-law. Robert Carlson. She is survived by a son, John (Jean) Lockwood of Okemos; two daughters. Doris Carlson of Hastings and Mary (David) Shaull of Ordwd Lake; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; I groat great grandson There will be no funeral al the funeral home. A memorial reception will be hdd at the church immediately following services Funeral services will be held Tuesday. Novembers. 1999 al 11:30 AM. at the Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Reverend Charles P. McCabe IH officiating. Burial win be al the Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church or Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hastings. by Wren both of Elkhan. Indiana. Graveside Services were held Tuesday. Novemba 9. 1999 at Freeport Cemetery. Reverend Deborah R. Milter officiated. Memorials may be made to Altheimer's Associations. Arrangements were made by Gintach Funeral Home, Hastings. |Dennis Mdntlfre . Thomapple Kellogg School She married Clair J. Brog on June 24, 1929. Mrs. Brog was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church where she served faithfully on many different committees. She was a homemaker, devoted her life to her family and church. Dorothy was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Mrs. Brog is survived by her son, Ken (Betty) Brog of Port Jefferson, New York; daughter, Helen Martiny and Charles Row of Phoenix, Arizona; six grandchildren, Cheryl (Vic) Voipi, Terry (Jill) Brog, Kim (John) Helmsdoerfer, Karen <David) Schultz. Jim (Holly) Martiny. and Kathy (Ken) Adams; eight great grandchildren, Shaun. John. Amanda. Ryan. Kristen. Friday morning, November 5. 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to SPRINGFIELD - Dennis McIntyre, age 83, of Springfield, passed away October 31, 1999 at Battle Creek Health Syitem. He was born to Archie and Jennie (Morrison) McIntyre in Barry County on January 16,1916. Dennis graduated from Hastings High School and Argubright Business College. Dennis was married in 1941 to Yvonne Marie Wagner of Springfield. He worked at Ralston Purina as personnel manager from 1937 until 1941 when he entered the United States Army and served until 1946. Dennis spent two years overseas with General Patton's 3rd Army Headquarters and was discharged with the rank of Captain receiving the ETO Ribbon and 15 campaign stars. Upon his return to the United States, he was transferred by Ralston to Davenport, Iowa as personnel manager. After two yean he returned to Springfield and opened the Dunbrik* plant making cement brick Michigan. Dennis was one of a group of five who sponsored the organization of lhe City of Springfield in 1952 and was the first Justice of Peace in the new city. He served on the Springfield School Board six yean, was a Boy Scout leader for Troop 23, taking part in all school activities and helping solve Springfield problems; served on the Zoning Appeals Board for 12 yean. Dennis was a charter member of Springfield Lions Club. He was honored with a street in Springfield Business Park named McIntyre Lane. Dennis’s hobbies included camping, traveling, neighbors and vegrtable gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Cameron; and a sister. Magdalena Davis. Dennis is survived by his wife, Yvonne; two children. Polly Jennifer White of Mount Olivet, Kentucky; and Brian Arch McIntyre of North Huntingdon. Pennsylvania; one grandchild. Ryan Dennis White of Mount Olivet, Kentucky. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services were he’d on Wednesday. November 3, 1999 with Military Honors at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Reverend Arthur Rahn of Upton officiated. Memorials may be made to the Springfield Community Foundation or to Good Samaritan Hospice. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hobble Funeral Service. HASTINGS - Owen F. Gaylor, age 89, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 1999 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Owen was bora on March 9. 1910 in Winslow, Arkansas and was raised in the Climax area. He married Gladeth Hodge on September 6. 1929 in Lansing. Owen was a farmer most of his life and retired from Battle Creek Refuse Company after 20 years of service, and also worked at Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek for 12 years. He was a member of the Farmers Union and the Teamsters Union. Owen enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, mushrooming, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his mother. Eliza MacAdams Owen is survived by his wife. Gladeth; children Doroiha Vermeulen of Bronson, Millard (Jane) Gaylor of Kalamazoo, Arlene (Robert) DeCamp of Nashville, Loretta (Bob) Persails of Tekonsha, Tom (Nancy) Gaylor of Hastings, and Janice (Bill) Hauser of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; 22 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, November 5. 1999 at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Burial was at lhe Dowling Cemetery in Dowling. Memorial donations may be made to Thomapple Manor. Calvin W. "Biir Ruddy DELTON - Calvin W. “Bill* Ruddy, age 74, of Delton, passed away at home on Thursday. November 4, 1999 after a brief illness. He was born on September 4, 1925 in Buffalo, New York, the son of Hariowe and Evelyn (Warriner) Ruddy. He attended West Seneca Schools and | yean with Guido Binda Associates, Architects as a job construction supervisor working at schools throughout somhera COLUMBUS, OHIO - Mrs. Dorothy V. Brog, age 96, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Middleville, passed away November 1,1999 at Whetstone Care Center. Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Brog was bora on July 5. 1903 in Clarksville, the daughter of Ralph and Alice (Pouer) Taber. She attended and graduated from Middleville Lions Club. Ralph Sage of Hastings; son. Robert (Barb) Sage of Wyoming; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brothers. Donald (Rosie) Buchter of Greenville. Calvin (Madeline) Buchter of Freeport; sisters, Dorothy Bustance of Middleville, Maxine Mick of Florida. Geraldine VanNoy and Joey (Wayne) Wise and drain tile. When he closed the plant he worked 25 Dorothy V. Brog Jacqueline, Clayton, and Chad. Funeral services were held HASTINGS - Genevieve P. Sage, age 86. of Hastings, passed away Saturday, November 6, 1999 at Tendercare in Hastings. She was bom Octoba 24, 1913 in Freeport, the daughter of Joseph nd Roailla (Klcpher) Buchter. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1932. She married Ralph Sage on December 29. 1933. Mrs. Sage was a Homemaka all her life, she enjoyed sewing, and was a member of Eastern Stan and Rebecca Lodge She was preceded in death by ba son. Dean Sage in 1997. Mrs. Sage is survived by ha husband, Owen E Gaylor the World WarlL Bill was an employee at the Battle Creek VA Hospital in the Fire and Security division for several years and retired from the Battle Creek Federal Center as a Federal Protective Officer. He was very active in the Delton Lions Club for the past six years, attaining the office of Regional Chairman, a life member of V.F.W. Post #422 of Delton. Mr. Ruddy is survived by his wife, Carol (Cracker); daughters, Dorothy (Julio) Ortiz, and Linda Lou (Richard) Tompkins, both of Delton; and two sons and a daughter by a previous marriage, William Sanborn. Gary Sanborn, and Linda Lee (Ruddy) Wiggins, all of Reno, Nevada; eighteen grandchildren. Graveside services were held on Monday, November 8,1999 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Reverend William A. Hertel, officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Delton Lions Club, Hospice of Barry County or Faith United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. John L. “Jack” DeVos CALEDONIA - Mr. John L. “Jack” DeVos, of Caledonia, passed away Saturday. November 6, 1999 at Oak Crest Manor In Kentwood. Mr. DeVos was bom on August 22, 1923 in Grand Rapids, the son of John & Sarah (Bntmmeler) DeVos. He was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended Grand Rapids schools, graduating in 1942 from South High School. He went on to attend college in Chicago. He served in the United States Marines during World War IL Mr. DeVos married Doris R. (McClure) Jacobs on July 9, 1971. They have lived in the Caledonia area for the past 29 years. Mr. DeVos was Co-Founder of Mechanical Rubber and Transmission in Grand Rapids, retiring in 1982 as Manufacturers Representative and Chairman of the Board. * He was a former member of the Elks Lodge and the Riviera Yacht Club. Mr. DeVos is survived by his wife, Doris; son, David (Marsha) DeVos of Caledonia; two daughters; one step-son; one step-daughter, several grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. DeVos were held on Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Leonard Davis officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids or Alzhcimcrs of West Michigan. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 11. 1999 - Page 7 Social News — Twins join four generations Twins, Aaron and Andrew Newberry, are welcomed into the family by four genera­ tions. Pictured are parents Aaron (holding Aaron) and Kelli (holding Andrew) New­ berry of Pramcvtlte. paternal grandmother Jill Albert of Chariest* n, SC, great-grand­ mother Carol Pierce of Bellevue, and great­ great-grandmother Eva Spaulding, also of Bellevue A!1 are as^ed )°,n in a carJ >hwer for Carol J iDeGoliaj Mead to celebrate her 90th birthday Nov 15th. 1999 Carol retired from Ferris S*ate University, Big Rapids in 1971. She is very well and enjoys dancing, travel, and working in the yard Write: P.O. Box 167. Cloverdale. Mich 49035. Beneker-Carl exchange vows Bob Cart and Came Beneker exchanged wedding vows on August 7. 1999 in St. Mary's Church of Marshall. Ml. Bob and Came Carl reside and work in the Hastings area. of concrete near the post office which were supports for pillars on the Miner Hotel and the concluding step at the depot and ca­ boose. At that stop, one set gets to explore the caboose stops while another group is in­ side hearing about the history of the village and seeing some of the artifacts on display and railroad photos in the former ticket of­ ^4nnoance>nents _ ______ L.------------------------------------------- — GIRL, Breanra Mane, boro Oct 7. 1999 to proud dadd) Jen.*™ Hurtbul of Hastings 6 tbs.. 12-1/2 ots.. 19-1/2 inches. 3:31 p.m Grandparents arc Alan and Sue Smith of Hastings. Mike Hurt but Sr. of Sunfield, great-grandparents. Carol and Marvel Neeb. Clarksville. Richard and Joan Huri­ but. Sunfield, great-great-grandparents. Ina Hollon. Sunfield. Eva Thomas of W. Vir­ Mudry-Fine exchange vows ginia. /hania^e /licenses James Lee Wellman. Hastings Chris Mudry and Dina Fine were married Oct IS in Rock Springs, Wyo. Chris is the son of Helen Mudry of Woodland and Paul Mudry of Kalamazoo Dina is the daughter of Catherine Fine of Manhattan. N.Y., and Don Fine of New and Christina Lynn Curtis. Delton Brian Anthony Marcukaitis. Delton and Kristina Suzanne Thaler. Middleville. Stephen Jerome Opdyckc, Hastings and Brenda Lynn Schuitema. Hastings Bradley Vem-Caner Felton. W ay land ard Renee Elizabeth McCue. Wayland Michael Douglas Parmenter. Delton and Deborah Lynne Huherson. Delton Earl Richard Miller. Hastings and Connie Atm Smith Hastings by Elaine Gartock Tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 is the time for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society to meet at Lake Manor. Visitors and guests are always welcome. The program will be “Last Train Across Canada " The society has plans in place for being one of the stops for “Christmas Round the Town.” The flyers are printed and can be found in the library and some stores. The stops range from southwest of Woodland to Musgrove Highway to north of Clarksville. Seeing the decorated homes is a pleasure m itself. Some stops are business places. The society will liave a sale of baked goods and there will be two crafters with exhibits in the fireplace room. The society also has for sale buntings, mugs, centennial history, crossings about the railroads and cards. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Depot/Museum. The program is titled “Two For One.” Pam Swilcr and Lori Fox will be sharing information gained on their trip to St. Louis, Mo., in August at the national gathering of genealogy societies. Members and visitors come from far and near for these meetings. The newsletter distributed last month lists queries from hither and yon about Ionia ancestors. Can anyone help? The youth group of Central United Methodist Church is having a pie sale. They will be making apple pies, ready for the freezer or oven, on Nov. 20 just u> time for Thanksgiving. Call orders to 374-8861 or 945-4518. Mrs. Ernest (Estelle) Cusack is one of the surviving sisters of Sr. Bemetta, SSJ of Fontbonne Manor, Nazareth, Mich. The sis­ ter was born Mary Margaret Meyers at Westphalia. She also has a brother and two sisters at Portland. The wake service was Fnday evening at Holy Family Chapel. Mass and bunal were set for Thursday, Nov. 11, at Nazareth. Marie Warner at Lake Manor recently had the pleasure of a visit from her daugh­ ter, Anita, who lives in California. This was after Marie ¥ hospital time. Death came in late October to Donald Stanton of Ionia, founder and long term manager-director of Governmental Credit Union. Last week fourth-graders at West Ele­ mentary had a variety of experiences which capitalized on the great weather. On Wednesday, they visited the Michigan capi­ tal and Rep. Terry Geiger, saw the room where tike CommiUea «m> Appropriations meets, brought home coloring books about Michigan and a lol of memories The next day each desk in Mrs. Ellen Coppess* room was marked with either Senator or Repre­ sentative and the child’s surname. Aspira­ tions, maybe? Then on Thursday, a visitor from the Historical Society showed slides taken around the village showing familiar landmarks and views of how those same buildings once were. For instance, a home, formerly a church; the library, formerly a pharmacy, law office and theater, the depot, surrounded by lawn instead of cinder and railroad tracks. On Friday, they followed the precedent of fourth-graders for yean past and took a walking tour of the town to see the opera house, the house which had the first bathtub, a former hospital, the Hocks Jersey. Chris graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1992 and served in the Navy from 1992 to 1999. He was stationed in Japan and Oak Harbor. Washington. He is currently taking classes at Wyoming State University in Rock Springs. Dina is a 1993 graduate of Oregon State. She was in the Navy from 1994 to 199S and is currently employed by the federal government as a ran,;e land management specialist. Craft Show & Sale Luncheon & Bake Sale Friday & Saturday. November 12th & 13th 9:00 - 4:00 pm Xasbvllle VFW Svevfbodtf Needs a ‘Rainbow... Support the BARRY COUNTY UNITED WAY fice. Sunday was observed as All Saints' Day at Central UMC. A bulletin insert had names of the deceased members from 1995 to the present Candles were lighted for those who passed on in 1999 and collec­ tively for those m the previous five years. The hymns ird message “Jordan Memori­ als” were in keeping with the theme. A volunteer from Ete’s Place in Lansing was the guest speaker at the UMW meeting in the lounge of Central Church on Monday evening. Currently this program designed to help bereaved children uses the facilities of Plymouth Congregational Church on two evenings each week. Children are grouped closely by age with trained counselors. Meantime, parents arc meeting elsewhere following family meals shared on the premises. Participants decide when enough healing has taken place for them to gradu­ ate Some attend the weekly program for a few years. Mrs. Ray McDaniels of Lower Lake Road and two brothers attended Friday fu­ neral services for Lucille Mattson of Mul­ liken at the Barker-Leik funeral home. Family and tnends met at the Mulliken UMC later Three years ago the church pur­ chased the former elementary school and have enjoyed the convenience of a onestory building with ample space, an indus­ trial kitchen, offices, classrooms, visibility, parking area, and a multi-purpose gym used for worship, for basketball each Wednesday, for their bazaar and puHic dinners. Two weeks ago. death came to James Gibson of Royal Oak. father of Mrs. John (Maureen) Hemming Jr. of Barnum Road. Huron Healy of M-5C West is now at Thomapple Manor for therapy following weeks in Pennock Hospital for treatment of injuries from a fall on his farm and for complications. Many of the Florida sojourners have left for the south. Others have already gone to Arizona On Sunday, the Lakewood High School gymnasium was filled with interested fam­ ily members of band members. The seventh grade band played two numbers, followed by the high school jazz band. The eighth grade band played. Then the gym floor was cleared and the audience was treated to the sight and sound of the high school march­ ing band in full uniform doing their field performances using music from their fall repertoire for football games from “Blood, Sweat and Tears.” The flag corps performed along with the band under the direction of David McQueen. Carole Baumeister was the announcer. She was presented a bouquet of flowers by Lori Wortley on behalf of the band in appreciation of her work with the music group. Ed and Phyllis Miller of Bellevue spent Sunday with the Ron Cunningham family, attended church where daughter Christine was organist for the day and the band con­ cert where granddaughter Jacqueline was a performer. Weather reports on Monday giving the forecast of unseasonable mild weather in­ cluded the mention that Nebraska had tem­ peratures of 80 on Sunday. A local bowman returned on Sunday from deer hunting in the southwest quarter of the state and re­ ported that even though he was successful in his hunt with a 200 lb. deer, generally the hunting was poor. The weather was so w*rm that the deer were making very few moves and they were already larded with their store of fat for winter survival. He re­ ported crop damage such as he had never seen in Michigan. One rancher had a mite of river frontage on his property. The com crop was destroyed for about 50 yards back from the edges of the field. He had to buy ice for packing the cavity of the carcass in order to get it home safely. It is small won­ der that fanners there welcome hunters. Driver FInATlyI STOP MM SMOKINGy rt job that pays off* 42c s -PUUSIUOmUQUK Top Pay 45c Plus 6c for el m*ee over 15.000 in a month ****** • Without street or weight gate! * Experience hypnosis pirn for success! Monday. Nqy. 22.1229 County Seat Restaurant 128 S. Jefferson, Dowr«own Hastings St non Smn On Bonus 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. REGISTER AT DOOR 630 P.M. Experienced Driven 616-637-2231 Graduate Smdenu BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL STATISTICAL AND RNANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,1999 KCBETARTS STATEMENT The Barry intermediate School Osina serves students m the Delton Kettogg and Hastings School Districts Michigan's Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) are responsible tor assunng Me-fong learning pro­ grams and servees. ISOs interact and cooperate with other ISOs, tt* Mchgan Department otEOocayi. local school dtetrict. higher education and other pubfac and private sector agencies and organizations 10 assure programs and services are defewared eftoctivoiy and efficiently. The Barry Intermediate School Drstnct provides, in a responsible and cost eftoetvo manner, the leader­ ship, programs and services which complement and enhance the efforts of constituent school dstneb m extending educational opportunities to aR students. The intermediate school dtetnet function is now in the 44th year ot wervico to students and communities, seeking now end bettor ways to servo the educational needs of the community. Student needs continue to expend, white at the same time, the State of Michigan contributor* have not kept pace. Careful pfenning and budgeting is required to make sure that each dollar is spent wisely and won. The ISO is very proud of the community, of the services, and personnel that dekver these services to the students. Wo b sieve that our programs and our cooperation with the Dehon Kellogg and Hastings Area schools make a difference for chidron Below are tie audted figures tor the 199B-19M school year. The complete audfl n avatabte at the Barry Intermediate School District office. 535 W. Woodtawn Avenue, Hastings, tor review. Thomas S. Mohler. Secretary Board of Education COMPARATIVE REVENUE & EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED June 30,1999 G8CW.RMD Ml AHWUB Ml LnSMH 1NJM 2MJ57 BUN tsutl rue Jnw Nt.NI SUB mjN - <715 MUU »n# 4M - VECMLRM) Ml Ml OBTflEIBHWT Ml Ml CfiRTAL ROJECTS MIMI iJtlM 1.1B.BI MbSmcm S72M5 5BB5 N.4M FMBOteKM MMBD C55X Otetetu HSU 22JM lOMimiB----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------lonanacB nij—um vbjn uejera* Stepn^SewM CowteSwwM OSerTi—rtri iratetem MB* tetetekr * tetewra karat ad tuiraga roiMDroanjfEs MOI i*L» SteNO B1J72 BIX • • IMUM ... «.i« MW ... . ■ • • ireamin :nus imub • • . . UW; x* (BUBI mjN RINDMUMCEJabl.NN <BX Bate KMtoanql«iwvws raeraoteBMNw �Pag* * - Th, Haahngi Bannv - Thuraday. Nowmbe, 11. 1 WO MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE (SMry County) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE- Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JAMES R MCDIARMID a single man » TMS Mortgage Inc . dfc/e The Money Store, dated December 22 1998 and recorded January 5. 1999. as docu­ ment No 1023197 on whch mortgage there « claimed Io be due at the date hereof the cum of Forty-Seven Thousand Eighty-Four and 66/100 ’ (147.084 66) Dollars including interest at 10 90% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice « hereby given that said part of them, al pubic vendue, at the Barry County Cour­ thouse m Hastings. Michigan, at 100 o'clock, on Thursday. November 25. 1999 Said premises are situated in the Village of MxMeviNe County of Barry. State of Michigan and are described as Lot 112 of MxtatevtHe Downs Addition No5 according to the recorded plat thereof m Liber 5 of Plate on Page 43. Barry county Records Tax tern No 08-041 -170027-00 The redemption period shal be atx months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale Dated October 14, 19W THE MORTGAGE INC dAVa THE MONEY STORE Mortgagee O’REILLY RANCILIO NITZ ANDREWS TURNBULL * SCOTT. PC Attorneys tor Mortgagee 12600 Haff Road Suite 360 Storting Heights Ml 48313-1151 Atm: Cnug S Schoenherr. Sr Telephone (810) 72^1000 (11/11) STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DtVtSON BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING Mie No. 00823430 TO: WILLIAM GARRETT whose itMrill is unknown and whose interest tn the matter may be barred or affected by the toffowing M THE MATHER OF: KAYLA COUSWS Minor • A termination of parental nghts paMxxi has been filed m the above matter A hearing on the petition wffl be conducted by the court on 12/06/1999 al 130 am in Barry County Trial Court - Famffy Division FT IS THEREFORE ORDERED mat WILLIAM GARRETT personalty appear before the court at me txne and place stated above This neanng may result in a Termination of parental nghto 11/04/1996 JAMES H. FISHER tor Judge RICHARD H SHAW MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) THB NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A OUT. ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER M MENNELL AND LANETA K MENNELL Husband and WHe. 228 Meadow Lane. Hastings Ml 49068. Mortgagors to FIRST FINANCE, which « orga­ nized and existing under the laws of Michigan and whose address is 6785 Telegraph. Btoomtield Hits. Ml 48301. Mortgagee dated Apr! 3. 1998 and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Michi­ gan. on Aprs 13 1996 as Document No 1010270 of Barry County Records, whch mortgage was thereafter on April 8.1998 assigned to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA. as Custodian or Trustee. 3 Park Plaza. 16th Floor. Irvine. CA 92614 ana recorded tn the office of the Register of Deeds tor said County of Barry, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the rum of NINETY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWO AND 07/100 (697.702 07) DOL­ LARS And no smt or proceedings at law or in equity hawng been instituted to recover the def se­ cured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan -i such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that on Thursday. Dec. 9. 1999 at 1.00 p.m . said mortgage wffl be foreclosed by a sate at public auction. io the high­ est bidder at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, Michigan (that being the buildmg where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 10 35% per annum and ail legal costs, charges and expenses, including tie attorney fees slowed by law. and siso any sum or sums which may be pato by the undersigned, necessary to protect rts interest m the premises Which said premises are described as foltows. Al that certain piece or parcel of land situate m the Township of Hastings. Barry County, and State of Michigan and described as toftows. to­ wn Lof 3 and the North 4 toet of Lot 4 of the Plat of Fairhaven, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, page 45. Tax Roff No 08006-250003-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from lhe date of such state Leave it alone Dear Ann Landers: I am a 32-year-old woman, happily married, and the mother of two beautiful children - a 4-ycar-old girl, and a son nearly 2 years of age. I have al­ ways known that I was an adopted child. A few months ago, I decided to search for my birth p^r-nts and gel some answers to the questions that have bothered me for many years. After several months of searching, and considerable dollars spent, I finally located my birth mother. I wrote her a long letter, and enclosed photos of myself and my chil­ dren. You cannot imagine the heartache I felt when she returned the mailing un­ opened with a note asking me to please leave her alone. I then launched another search, and lo­ cked my birth father. (I learned that he wss in graduate school when I was conceived.) I was thnlled when he agreed to meet with me. My joy was short-lived He called back the following day to say he rts sorry, but the meeting was off, because his wife was opposed to it. It seem* their four children do not know about me, and the> believe it is best if we “leave things as they are.” I then located a cousin on my birth mother’s side. She was not pleased to hear from me. and asked that I never call her again I am disappointed and frustrated. Please, Ann, tell me what to do. - Alison in Utica, N.Y. Dear Alison: In some instances, an outof-wedlock child represents a part of a woman’s life that she would like to forget. I have long urged adopted children not to try to find their birth mother, saying, “The woman who raised you is your mother. Ac­ Go home, pest Dear Ann Landen: You are a master at coming up with tactful ways to deal with people who need “special handling.” Here's a beauty for you: How does one deal with a nnghbor who is constantly intruding on one’s space? My family had a wonderful home cn a lake in Michigan when I was growing up, but we had to sell it because a boorish neighbor moved in next door and ruined it for us. We could never enjoy the peace and quiet of our patio. Whenever this woman saw us outside, she immediately came over. We had been going to that beautiful place for 10 years and loved the solitude. When those fine neighbors moved and this clod bought their home, it was the end of our summer haven. Now, history is repeating itself. We have a lovely home in another area, and some new neighbors are making pests of them­ selves. The wife comes over whenever she sees me reading on my patio. It is driving me up the wall. Please suggest a tactful so­ lution to this problem. - Beleaguered, Both­ ered and Bewildered. Dear B. B. & B.: There are times in life when one should forget about the velvet Dated 10-28-99 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA N A . AS CUSTODIAN OR TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ELAINE W MARDfROSlAN (P33528) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 1373BffMour Grosso Pointe Park. Ml 48230 (3M),8^ 1-0296 .CJV e» (1U2S) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOe TMS REMDCNT* AMD FRORSRTY OWNER* OF FRAMSMLiJI TOWNSMF, SARRY COUNTY TCIUAM, AMD ANY OTNBR STTSRSSTED RARTH* FLSASS TAKS M0HCS that a Pubic Hearing w* be held by the Pranevile Township Planning Commission on November 17.1999 at 730 p.m at the Prairieville Township Haff. 10115 S Norris Road, within the Township RJEASE TAKW MOT1CS that the item(s> to be constoered af this Pubtac Hearing nckxte in brief, the totowmg 1 The proposed rezonmg of a parcel of land tactite tl in the Southwest Quarter of Section 7. town 1. North Range 10 West Pramevflte Township Barry County. lActxgan. bang described as: Commencing at toe Soutoweat Comer of Section 7. Thence South 89* • 32 - XT East 556 71 loot along toe South toe ot toe Southwest Quarter to toe place ci beginning of toe parcel of land herem deombed. Thence North paraffei to toe West toe of toe Southwest Quarter. 529 97 toot. Thence Souto 89* - 32’ - 30* East paraffoi to toe South too of too Southwest Quarter. 935 71 toot. Thence Souto 529 97 toot to sato South toe. Thence North 89* ■ 32 - 30* West. 935 71 toot along sato Souto too to too piece of begmrang Reserving toe Southerly 33 toot thereof lor rood nght of way purposes along Four Milo Road The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from toe existing ’A’ Agricultural District to *R2* Smgto Fwnffy and Two Famffy Medium Density RevdanM Dtetnct PUBLIC NOTICE Date: November 11. 1999 Permit No MI0020575 Hastings WWTP The Michigan Department of Environmental MORTGAGE SALE - DMauR has tew mate In toe cortMons of a mshgage mate by VkSocia L Htomafra. and RtoftaKl MMmstra. wte and huaband (original mgrtgagprslto United Companies Lending Corpocation, Mortgagee, dated Novem­ ber 11. 1998. and recorded on November 23. 1998 in Document No. 1021225. Barry County Records Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of Cal­ ifornia. N.A, as custodian or trustee under too r-ppfcabie UCFC Loan Trust. Assignee by an as­ signment dated September 8. 1999. which was recorded on October 8. 1999. m Document No 1036356. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there « claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED FIFTY-TWO AND 26/100 dollars $35.652.26). including interest a! 10 250% per annum Under toe power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wA to torectosed by a sate of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at putec venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1XX) p.m , on December 9. 1999 Said promts.* are stuated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. The East 1/2 ot Lots 81 and 82. Plat of fw V»lage of Orangevffte. as recorded in Uber 1. Page 14 of Plats. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from toe date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case toe redemption period shaM be 30 days from toe date of such sate Dated October 28. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-593-1300 Trott 8 Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suae 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fto 6990605450 Hawks (11/25) 2 The proposed rezontng of a parcel of land located m toe Southwest Quarter ot Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Pramevffte Township Barry County. Michigan begm described as: Commencmg at toe Southwest comer of Section 7; Thence North 529 97 feet along toe West toe ot toe Southwest Quarter to toe piece of bagmnmg of toe parcel of land hereto deserted. Thence continuing North on said West toe 826 49 test. Thence North 89* • 53 - 42* East 1492 37 teat. Thence South peraffei to said West too 841 18 tool. Thence North 89* 32 - 30* Wool peraffei to toe Souto too of toe Southwest Quarter. 149? 42 toet io sato West too and place of begtonmg Reserving toe west 33 teat thereof for road right of way purposes along Doctor Road The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from *C-r rural Area Convenience. Commercial District and *A* Agncutiural Dtsfret to *R-2* Single Famffy and Two Famffy Medium Density n»*xtont>1 detect R « ateo proposed io amend too FramevAe Township Master Land Use plan so as to change the enoting Commercial Land Use dasaAcabon tor part of toe prop­ erty to Agncuftural or Low Deneffy Residential Land use daaaffication 3. Such other and further matter as may property come before the Planning Commission at the Pubtic Hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that too Townsho Zonmg Ordnance and Township Land Use Master Plan and Map and toe proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Pramevffle Townsho Hal located at 10115 S Noms Road wtoxn toe Townoho al any reasonable ume from and after too first pubheabon of ton notice until and mdudmg toe time of PutAc Heanng and may be further exammod at toe PutAc Heanng Al interested persons are invited to bo presort or submit written comments on these special land use permit appticabons at the address below Pranevibe Townsnip wffl provide necessary sumF tary aids and services such as ngners tor toe heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed mate­ rials being considered at toe hearing upon five (5) days notice to toe PramevMle Township Clerk indMduais w<h osabAties roqumng auxAary axis or servees should contact toe PranovAe Township Clert PramevAe Townsfvp Planning Commission Robert Kul Secretary Pramevilie Township wall 10115 S Norm Road Defton. tActxgan 49046 cept that fact, and don’t go around disrupt­ ing lives.” A search, however, is OK if both parties are agreeable. The National Council for Adoption in Washington, D.C., has a na­ tional registry for such searches, tn cases where a medical history needs to be checked out. But to those who are simply inquisitive, I say, leave things alone. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF ADMMSTRATION Independent Probate Fite No. 99-224864E Estate of VERA WASHBURNE MEGROTH TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 5400 Wilkins Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 (tied Au­ gust 8. 1998 An instrument dated November 17, 1978 has been admitted as toe wffl of the deceased Credtors of toe deceased are notified that afl claims against the estate wffl be torerer barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Antonia W Flint. 115 Federal Court. 68 Pnnceton NJ 08540 or to both the in­ dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 West Court Street Hastings Mch^an 49058 witom 4 months of toe date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it Wrfham M Doherty (P41960) DIMMERS & DOHERTY 221 S Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 616/945-9596 (11-11) sanitary and industrial wastewater from toe City ot Hastings. The appkeant eksetwges treated wastewater to toe Thomapple River, in T3N. R8W, Section 18, Barry County The draft permit includes the folowing modifica­ tions to toe previously issued permit new moni­ toring requirement lor copper end lindane, re­ moval of monitoring for zinc and methylene chlorids Comments or objections to the draft permit re­ ceived by Dammber 11. 1999 wffl be considered in the final decision to issue the permrt Perwone desiring tritormotion regardmg toe draft permit, procedures for commenting, or requesting a hearing, should contact: Barry Bums. Permits Section Surface Water QuaRty Division. Depart­ ment ot Environmental Quality. P.O. Box 30273. Lansmg. Michigan 48909. tetephons 517-335­ 3301 Copies ot the pubfic notice, fact sheet, and draft permit may be obtained at the Surface water Quatty DMaion Grand Rapids District Office lo­ cated al too State Office Building. 6to Floor. 350 Ottawa N.W. Grand Rapids. Mxtoigan 49503­ 2341. telephone 616-356-0500 (11-11) Al board members and 11 citizens and guests present. Dept, report* end correspondence received. Approved $1500 tar 3 fire personnel EMT Ba­ sic Training courses A serious 911 problem wss discussed st Approved addrtional insulation and cement work tor building project $5121 74 stiff owing on gypsy moth sprry pro­ yam Agreed not to participate in Barry County Chamber of Commerce promotion. Bills read and approved Dartene Harper. Cleric Attested to by John Gates Supervisor (11-11) glove approach and use a sledgehammer to get the job done. This is one of them. The next time you are reading on your patio and the pest comes over. say. “I’m reading a fas­ cinating book and enjoying it immensely. I hope you will come over some other time." This is as direct as you can be, short of hit­ ting her over the head with a two-by-four. If she comes over again after THAT speech, she has a heanng problem or is an iruensitire clod In etther case, don’t be a victim Simply say. “I want to read. Please GO HOME” For veterans Dear Ann Landers: Please print this on Veterans Day. I’m sure every vet (and his or her family) who secs it will be proud. - Tom in Tacoma, Wash. Dear Tom: Here it is, with pleasure - an extra salute, and richly deserved. Thank you for asking. What is a Vet? You can’t tell a vet just by looking. He is the cop on the beat who spent six months in Saudi Arabia sweating 2 gallons a day making sure the armored personnel carriers didn't run out of fuel. He is the barroom loudmouth whose frat­ boy behavior is outweighed in the cosmic scales by four hours of unparalleled bravery near the 38th Parallel in Korea. She iff the nurse who fought against fu­ tility in Da Nang and went to sleep sobbing every night for two solid years. He is the POW who went away one per­ son and came back another. He is the drill instructor who has never seen combat, but has saved countless lives by turning lazy no-accounts into Marines and teaching them to watch each other's backs. He is the parade-riding legionnaire who pins on his ribbons and medals with a pros­ thetic hand. He is the white-haired old guy bagging groceries at the supermarket, aggravstingly slow, who helped liberate a Nazi death camp. A vet is an ordinary and extraordinary human being - someone who offered his life¥ most vital years in the service of his country. He is a soldier and a savior and a sword against the darkness, and nothing more than the finest, greatest testimony on behalf of the finest, greatest nation ever known. We will never be able to repay the debt of gratitude we owe. And now. dear readers, here is a provoca­ tive piece by a clergyman who is also a member of the U.S. Marine Corps: KSiSfew- Who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet. Who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer. Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier who salutes the flag. Who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag. Who allows the protester to bum the flag., Young love Dear Asa Landers: J am a neighbor who is aware of the following situation: a 12year-old, seventh-grade girl has started to enjoy the attention of a boy in her class. At first, they had hour-long talks on the phone. After a few weeks, her parents began to treat him as if he were one of her girl­ friends. He is invited to spend Friday or Saturday night with them. The bedroom he stays in is next to hers. Her parents' bed­ room is on the other side of the house. Her parents did not know this boy nor his family until this relationship started a few weeks ago. Any advice? - Concerned Friend, No City, No State Dear Concerned Friend: The advice is for you: MYOB Forget to save some of your favorite Ann Landers columns? "Nuggets and Doozies" is the answer Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $6.25.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate ^eb page al www.creators.com Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, inc. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Monroe. Inc. t» an exciting company currently experiencing sales growth. We are a QS9000 cer­ tified automotive supplier that manufactures small precision plastic-infection molded parts. We have several opportunities for ambitious, reliable individuals. MACHINIST-1 NO SHIFT This position will build intricate, dose tolerance jigs and fixtures for fight duty plastic assem­ bly. Candidates must be president in operating a mill, lathe and g< inder and be able to work without blueprints. Knowledge of CNC programming is helpful as wefl. MATERIAL HANOLEN > BRO SHIFT Maintenance and identification of plastic resin throughout the molding department. Must have prior experience as Material Handler and be an ambitious, reliable, self-starter. ASSEMBLY UPERATBRS - 3RB SHIFT We are seeking dependable.hard working, and detail oriented individuals to produce high qual­ ity, small plastic parts. Assembly Operators perform their duties while seated!!! Monroe. Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, profit-sharing and attendance bonuses! Please send resume to or apply m person at NONROE, INC. Call 945-9554 for Banner subscriptions 4707 40th Street, Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 Attn: Marty Spencer Fax: 616.942.9244 • Email: mspencer@monroeproducts.com �Th* Hatting, Bonnet - Thuredoy. Novembet 11, 1090 - Page 0 MORTGAGE NOTICE FRANK G. HILLARY. PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE Civil War letters of Oscar S. Reed MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by LARRY POLL and CLEARVIEW PROPERTIES. INC to HARRY B THOMPSON TRUST Mortgagee dated July 22. 1996 and amended on August 24. 1996, and recorded in Liber 674. on page 953, Barry County Records. Michigan on which mort- By Joyce F. Weinbrecht “March 25th. 1864 Camp Stonman “Dear Sister “With pleasure I take my pen in hand to write a few lines to let you know that I am well at present and hope these few lines find you enjoying the same blessing. It is very pleasant here to day. The snow is going very fast. There tint more than three inches on the ground and I guess by night it will be all gone. “There was two or three hundred left here this morning for the Potomac but I could not gel any horse so I had to stay here till there is more horse* got and then I shall go to my regiment I may stay here two or three weeks and I many go in a few days. I cant tell as soon as a squad goes out I shall go. “1 suppose you are making sugar out there like fun. 1 should like to be there to get lick of warm sugar but that is out of the question. There is maple sugar out here A very small cooky tin cake can be got for five cents. I can get two apples for five cent, other things in proportion “I have been and had my likeness taken. They charged seventy five cents just as I sent it to you. A man can hardly look at any­ thing here short of five cents. I saved fif­ teen dollars when I was paid off at the rapids and I have only six dollars left. 1 think I must hold up a little don't you. well I must dote. Good by Dear sister and chil- "This from O.S. Reed Camp Stonman April I, 1864 “i am happy to inform you that I am well and enjoy my self as good as 1 could expect under the circumstances. You may perhaps trouble my mind. It is the apprehension that Castleton has been besieged and that you have ah been killed or taken prisoner as I have not heard a word from there since I five differed. one aid have received no answer I have wrote to you every week stamps and have got no letter. 1 long to hear land and crops and the prospect of the times. New recruits are constantly coming it is warm, the next it will snow or rain and and now it is riming and disagreeable. The tents are all full here in the dismounted them we will go to the front and give more room for the recruits. “I suppose you have made a mall fortune making sugar this spring. I hope you have at least. I would like a little warm sugar to eat and 1 would like to eat it with you but I must wait and trust to providence of God to bring me safe to tb. embrace of those beloved of the sum of 939.460 32 and interest at 10 5% Under the power of the sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute m such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that said mort- S Reed. you are where I coukl have a few moments of quiet meditation. But no, all over these large plantations there can scarsely any thing to be heard but cursing and swearing “I can endure the privations of a soiidert life. 1 can sleep on the ground in a cold and ramey night. I can ride night and day with­ out rest or food without feeling to complain but when I see the iniquity that is practiced in the army my heart fails to be happy. May the Lord be meneful and save them from their sins is all that I can say. “You wrote that you feared that I would blame you for enlisting. May God fortlid that ever 1 should be unkind to a sister that has ever been so kind to me No dear sister I feel it my duty to go in defense of my country and if I blame anyone I shall blame myself for not going sooner than I did. I hope you will cheer up and not repine over your hard lot for 1 do believe it is wicked and as for your blushing with shame on account of Permelta or the bad conduct of any of the rest of your or our relation you need not do it. I think you are better off where you are known. If you should go away they would be sure to dome to see you and it would be out of the question for them to behave themselves long enough to visit and If you was'hot acquainted they might think you was as bad as them but now peo­ ple know better. I suppose Mary [Ocar^ ex­ wife} thinks she has spited me and that is probably what made her so cheerful when she came up there but she has not in the least. May God forbid that I should refuse ground to bury the remains of that innocent babe [Hepry Viola, bom 4/18/1863 and died sometime prior to April of 1864 ] not because its mother sinned will I think the leas of an innocent babe. May it little angel spirit ever hover the spot and the dew of heaven water the flowers that shall grow there upon that sleeping innocent “I am glad you have rented your house. It will not be quite so lonesome with neigh­ bors so mgh. I hope he is a good man. You did not write whether you liked them as neighbors or not 1 am glad that Lorenzo is coming home. I hope you will have a good visit. You must not feel bad because he has enlisted or think be loves you less. No I think... enjoyment of a retired life. 1 have been perhaps you did not get the letter tn which I gave you the direction. If this is the case, direct to O.S. Reed Co. H 6th Michigan Cavalry E.C. just as you direct to warren, only the company and the regiment I hope I shall get a letter soon. I should think you had deserted me or forgotten me quite did I life itself. I know that kind heart still flows out for the absent brother who has left the comforts of home to endure the privations of a soldier's life then I will till cherish the hope of bearing from you soon. “This is from your affectionate brother in the army. These little primers I send to iemucl and mary jane. They wa given to me with the request to send them to my chil- O S. Reed Camp Stoneman April 2nd, 1864 “Dear Sister “It is with much satisfaction that 1 take my pen m hand to let you know that 1 have just received two letters from you. one february 25 and one of March the 6 1 also got one from Mr. Jones, he said he had just received a letter from home containing some sorrow­ ful news that George Thomses wife was dead and old Mrs brown. “It seems that God .s calling some from there as well as here I can hardly make it appear to me that Lyman and John is dead They were so foil of health when we started but the Lord gave and the Lord taketh away and blessed be his name. I cannot but feel thankful that he has seen fit in mercy to spare my life thus far and as I have been brought out of danger in safety. I shall trust him still “You spoke cf your being loncome there alone I almost feel to cmy your happiness Oh that I could be alone or comparttvely as Lorenzo S. Hart, Jane C. Reed's husband. not I cannot tell. As to General Grant being in command of the potomac army you will get it in the Chronicle as soon and more correct than I can write and the war news the same so there is no use to write about that. As to the boys or men that came out with me, J have not heard from them since I last wrote nor have not heard from War­ ren. 1 cant think of any thing more to write at this time. 1 want you to write all the news in castleton and how you are getting along, no more at present, good by. you may direct your letter to Camp Stonman 1st Brigade 1st Division 6th Michigan Cavalry Co. H Washington D.C. Then if I tint here they will follow me to the regiment. Respectfull yours as usual O.S. Reed" More next week LEGAL NOTICE £ NOTICE OF ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred to the condrtons of a mortgage made by JOHN H. BERENDS and DONNA S BERENDS aA/a DONNA SUE BERENDS. husband and wife, wtooe address is 7410 McCords Avenue S.E., AHo. Michigan 49302 (collectively •Mortgagor'), to FARM an mstrumentakty of the United States having Its principal office at 3225 Walker Avenue N.W.. PO Box 141520. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49514­ 1520 (-Mortgagee*) dated June 30. 1994. and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Mctwgan on July 7. 1994 in Uber 609. Pago 332 (the ■Mortgage') By reason of Mortgage due and payable forthwith As of the dato of this Notice there is claimed to be duo tor pnr-ripal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Nme Hundred Seventy Eight and 85/100 Dotars (9187.978 85) No suit or proceeding at law has Mortgage or any part thereof April 26, 1864 “Dear Sister “Again I take my pen in hand to write a few lines to you »nd let you know that I am wril at present with the exception of a diarhea that I have had about ten days The doctor is giving me come medicine now that helps me. I have not been so bad but I have been able to do camp duty or miss roll call. 1 hope you and family are all well. I have not received any letter from you since the one you wrote the 19th of March and then I left you almost freezing to death and but very little wood if it has kept growing colder ever since. I fear that you are frozen before this but hope however there has been a change in the weather and also in the wood pile for the better. I wrote to Mr. Jones to send my letters if I had any. a week ago yesterday I have received none yet. Either he is out on picket or there is none to send. 1 have hopes of getting one soon. We have changed our camp ground and we are now on a very sight’v place on the bank of the potomac and art in full view of the city of Washington on the nght and Alexander on the left. Perhaps you can have some idea of the scene with two such beautiful cities in plain sight and to add to behold the great potomac nver flowing between us and with a steady tram of steam boats and sail ves­ sels surging through her deeper channel while on the shallower places is dotted with little skiffs, canoes and the like employed chiefly in fishing and if this is not enough to excite ones cunosty let him behold forty thousand soldiers all armed and equiped for the field of battle to swell the already mighty host that is now on the banks of Rapidan This is a fact that General Bum­ side past here with 4000 of white troops and nine thousand Indian wanors and some negro troops to join the army to the front. There is a heavy battle expected there soon, whether 1 shall be able to get there before or power of sale contained m the Mortgage and the in the Mongage, and al legal costs, charges and venue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings. Michigan on December 2.1999 at 1 00 p m Said premises are situated in the Township of RuSmd. Bany County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as totiow* PARCEL #2 THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 SECTION 10. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST PARCEL #3 THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF TH? SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST PARCEL #4 THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH­ EAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10 LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 EXCEPT COM­ MENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 1W RODS. THENCE EAST TO HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY M-37 TO THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING PARCEL #5 THAT PORTION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10 LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 EXCEPT: COMMENCING WHERE THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1X4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1X4 OF SAID SECTION 10 INTERSECTS THE CENTERLINE OF SAID HIGH­ WAY M-37 FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS EXCEP­ TION THENCE SOUTH 10 ROOS, THENCE NORTHWESTERLY. PARALLEL TO SAID HIGHWAY M­ 37. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID HIGHWAY M-37 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL #6 THE WEST 1/3 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10 EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS EXCEPTION: THENCE NORTH 00* 19’55’ WEST ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 991 33 FEET. THENCE SOUTH BCTSeo?* EAST 396 32 FEET, THENCE NORTH 0O16*51* WEST 330 61 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89*59'10* EAST 264 35 FEET ALONG THE NORTHLINE OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1X4 OF SAD SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00*1 EAST 1324 18 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 89*49-3F WEST 659 47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING doned in accordance with MCL 600 3241(a) to which case the redemption shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated: October 27. 1999 HARRY B THOMPSON TRUST BY: FRANK G. HILLARY (P49750) P.O. Box 293 Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-5286 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Zoning Board of Appeals wA conduct hearing for the foiovring LOCATION: At 14510 South M-66 Highway on the West side between Wolf and Day Roads to Section 27^ Assyria Township addition 17 ft. 8 tochaax 9 ft. & 18x34 ft. and 8x12 ctoM to the road right of way - currently 59 ft. (the minimum of 75 ft. from road right of way) to the AR zoning district. CASE NO. V-55-W - Chad Dote (applicant), Gordon DeHaan (proparty owners). LOCATION: At 4267 Joy Road on the East side ship PURPOSE. Requesting a variance to raises! 6 ft from Lot 120 (Lynden Johncock #1) far Lot 119 to create a side yard setback of 89 ft. at the doeest point on the South side of the existing house which is at 09 ft currently (the minimum is 53.88 ft. (the minimum is 150 ft.). Requesting a variance to creating a sideyard setback of 109 ft. on Lot 120 & 121 (the minimum s 11.5 ft.) and create a nonconforming tot width of 80.78 ft. (the minimum is 150 ft ) to the RL1 zoning district LOCATION: Al 11681 Marsh Road on the South side between Winchester & Chateau Drive in Sec. 5. OrangoviHo Tovmship. yard of 6 ft. (the minimum is 10 ft.) and that is too done to the sideyard 2 ft (the minimum io 6 ft.) minimum is 50 ft) in the RL-1 zoning district. CASE NO. V-57-99 - Robert Hatch (appULOCATION: At 894 Beach Street on the laka- 3 ft. from the Westerly 25 ft. of Lot 1. McLanahan Sub. to create a 10.4 ft. setback for the rasteriy 25 ft. of Lot 1 McLenithan Sub. 8 the W 50 ft. of Vogt's Addition (making the lot wxfth 78 ft.). This would then create a nonconforming lot width of 72 McLenMhan Sub. (the minimum lot width is 75 ft.) tn the RL-2 zoning district CASE NO. V-68-88 - George A Marytynn Horvat (applicants). LOCATION: Al 5425 Hytand Road on the North side between North Avenue and Case Rood to Section 18 ot Assyria Township. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to place meet the minimum core area of 24 feet of original manufacture in the AR zoning district. MEETING DATE: November 16.1999 TIME: 7 JO pjn. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 220 Wes! Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Appeals members before the hearing. low or faxed to 618-948-4820 49088 during the hours of 8 Am. to 5 p.m. (ctoeed between 12-1 pzn.). Monday thru Friday. Rease call the Hanning Office at 948-4830 tor further in­ formation materials being considered at the meeting, to toupon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry, individuals with disabUties requiring aux*wy aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the toaowmg Michael Brown. mgs. Ml 49058. (816) 948-4891. DebbieS. Smith. Barry County Ctork (11/4) Judictei District ORDER FOR SERVICE BY entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located m Hastings Michigan on Thursday. December 9. NOTICE OF ACTION premises covered by the Mortgage are situated tn the Township of Thomapple County of Barry. THS RRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WIL L BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 Una ot Section 12. dwlant South ari6*2F East 1257.94 teat from the North 1/4 post ot said Section; thence South (XP16-2T East 332 00 feet along swd 1/4 fine. thence South 89*42 58* west MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Edward Bockheim and Lisa Bockheim, husband and wife (ongmai mortgagors) to Norwest Mortgage, inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 26. 1996. and recorded County Records. Michigan, on whch mortgage thence North OO’WW West 332 00 feet along sad Wed fine, thence North 89*42‘58* East. 1313 05 teat to the POB Subject to an easement tor public hqhway purposes ove'the Westerty 33 feet thereof tor Moe Road, and any other ease­ ments or restrictions of record AS m Section 12. T4N. R10W Together with al fixtures, tenements, heredita­ ments and appurtenances belonging or to any Dated November 11 1999 FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN ACA Mortgagee Timothy HAegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N W Grand Rapids Ml 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 sum of EIGHTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ DRED SEVENTY AND 71/100 dollars ($81.47071). including interest at 9 500% par an­ num HON. FISHER 220 W STATE STREET. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616)948-4810 CAROLINE NADINE MOSHER 12489 SADDLER ROAD PLAINWELL. Ml 49080 (616) 684-3136 V DANIEL JAMES MOSHER cto Debbie Henderson 1440 E Litchfield Road . Jonesville Ml 49250 MARK J ANDREW FLORY (P56387) LEGAL AID OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN 300 N WASHINGTON. STE 311 LANSING. Ml 48933 (517) 485-5411 provided, notice is hereby gnen that said mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Ml at 100 pm . on December 2. 1999 Said premises are situated m CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Lot 80 MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS #4 according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Uber TO. DANIEL JAMES MOSHER IT IS ORDERED 1 You are being sued by piamMI m this court to a lore December 31. 1999 M you lai to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded tn the complaint filed in The redemption penod shal be 1 month(s) (12-2) Cott 945-9554 for Hastings Banner subscriptions occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600 3241(d) and given to Ned in this court nod shal be 6 month(s) from the date of such James Mosher Dated October 21. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #990607063 Falcons with this court October 15. 1999 JAMES H FISHER CIRCUIT JUDGE (11/1B) (11/11) �Page 10 - The Hasting* Banner Thursday, November 11. 1999 Lady Trojans sprint past field to win Class B championship think < I it by David T. Young by Jim Jensen H. K4.4. plays at Dome to the delight of many The final three high school football teams in our coverage area still alive in the M.H.S.A.A. playoffs — Maple Valley, Caledonia and Marshall — all bowed out last Friday and Saturday. So hopes of being on the Pontiac Silverdome carpet appeared dashed, until the H.Y.A.A. football players came through with their own magic. Fifth and sixth grade gridders in lhe H.Y.A.A. program were invited to play at the home of the Detroit Lions last Sunday before the Lions' game with the St. Louis Rams. The Lions won over lhe Rams 31-27, scoring the game-winning touchdown with a 77-yard drive in the final minutes. It was the second great game of lhe day. The H.Y.A.A. players also won, in more ways than one. The Hastings' gridders battled each other, but both teams prevailed plenty from this wonderful Siherdome experience. It was like Christmas in early November... a birthday party that lasted all day long... a State championship shared by many from one community... ah, well you get the picture. Hastings' team departed from the middle school at 6:30 a.m. to trek its way to Pontiac. The caravan actually left the back parking lot at 6:40 a.m. and many arrived at their dreamed destination at 9:05 a.m. The lime of the first gridiron battle was 11:05 a.m., so the Hastings clan had plenty of time once they got to the "Dome" to warm-up, take pictures and have some delicious doughnuts. Special pictures by the East entrance were snapped at 10 a.m. and at 10:15 a.m. lhe team dressed in white wanned up by doing exercise: such as push-ups. The warm-ups certainly helped, but it was still a bit on the chilly side outside the Lions' facility Finally al 10:45 a.m., the Hastings team entered the "Dome" to prepare for its 11:05 a.m. contest. The game not only was enjoyed by those associated with H.Y.A.A., but also by Lions and Rams preparing for their 1 p.m. battle and by lhe team's coaches who stood on the sidelines with big smiles on their faces and chatted with many of the young football warriors. Memories from a personal note, "is that (Detroit Lion Robert) Porcher pointing at us?"... Richard Jordan calling to lhe crowd... popcorn helmets... Lions' tattoos... cameras flashing everywhere... wave to the television cameras, everybody does it... lhe WMU Bronco cheerleaders in attendance., and balloons shaped as hats or a sword. These arc memories that, for some, will last an entire lifetime. Not only did the Hastings fans get to take in a great game, but some even became pan of the big action. When Germaine Crowell scored the first Lions' touchdown, he leaped into the crowd and into the arms of Jerin Voshell and Alec Wilcox. The two are H.Y.A.A. players who a couple of hours earlier were making the plays on the same field that Crowell was doing the same. After the game, many of lhe H.Y.A.A. gridders had their jerseys signed by Detroit's Jared DeVries out around lhe parking lot. The word often heard to describe lhe experience, "awesome." Donations provided to H.Y.A.A. for the trip to the Silverdome came from Bill Seif Chevrolet, Carol Etts, Consumers Concrete, Cotants Farm Market, Dewey Sales & Services, the Dowling Store. Enola Brown, Family Dollar, Felpausch, FHI, Gary's Auto. Granny's General Store, H & H Feed, Hastings Fiberglass, Kathy Gossman, Kings Music Center, MCQ, Nothin' But Truck, Parker Paintings. Plumbs, Sabre, Teunessen Drywall. J-Ad Graphics, Thomapple Motors, Tim Goodemoot. Tom and Terric Clemens. Wal-Mart and WBCH. Felpausch donated doughnuts, FHI white jerseys. Nothin' But Truck a vinyl banner. Plumbs doughnuts, WBCH advertisement and J-Ad Graphics advertisement. The others gave money donations. It just goes to show how a community pulls together. Wha* a great time it was for many who will never forget this glorious day at the Pontiac Silverdome. It was really a touchdown and a half. Talk to you soon. Editor For coach Tammy Benjamin and the Middleville girls' cross country team, it doesn't get any better than this. All of Thomapple Kellogg High School this week is basking in the glow of the girls winning the state Class B champi­ onship, bringing the trophy home Saturday after outdistancing a field of 26 other teams at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn. "They just ran like that have all year," Benjamin said. If you do your best, what else is there?" The remarkable performance polished off a remarkable season in which no team was able to do better than the Trojan girls in 1999. They won every league jamboree and every invitational this fall, polishing off their accomplishments with the Class B re­ gional championship at Allegan Oct. 30 and capturing Middleville's second state ti­ tle in athletics. The other was the state Division III wrestling crown in 1996. Counting all league jamborees, invitationals, the regionals and the state meet, TK recorded a truly awesome 200-0 record against the teams it faced this fall. That means the Trojans defeated 200 opponents without losing to anyone once, They won a total of 12 invitationals. Thomapple Kellogg checked in with 112 team points, Flint Powers Catholic was second with 174 and Richland Guil Lake was third with 181. Rounding out the top 10 were Big Rapids, Jackson County Western (Parma), Fremont, Whitehall, Monroe Jefferson, Gaylord and Kelloggsville. Fellow O-K Blue Conference member Hamilton finished 23rd with 515 team points. Just as soon as the meet ended, Ben­ jamin gathered her seven runners and told them that regardless of where they finished as a team, she was proud to have coached them and said, "You girls were awesome!" Then began the agonizing wait for offi­ cials to add up the complicated totals, and the Trojans knew they were in a dogfight with Flint Powers and Gull Lake, the latter a team they had bested in the regional meet. "I found out when they posted the re­ sults," the coach said. "So we knew unof­ ficially for about 20 to 25 minutes before the awards ceremony. Of course, it seemed like an hour of waiting." As usual the "Quiz Sisters" led the way individually, finishing second and seventh, respectively. Senior Danielle Quisenberry was state individual runner-up with a time of 18:30.80 over the 3.1-mile or fivekilometer course. She was about 12 sec­ onds slower than individual Class B medalist senior Jamie Krzyminski of Corunna, who covered the course in 18:18.50. Winning the Class B trophy were the girts at Thomapple Kellogg High School. The Lady Trojan contributors included (front row, from left) Jen Verkerke, Chris Dood, Katie Richter, Elise Nyland; (back row) coach Tammy Benjamin, Danielle Quisenberry, Melissa Quisenberry and Theresa Miller. Younger sister Melissa Quisenberry was seventh overall with a time of 18.53.0 and was the fastest sophomore in the Class B girls' race, edging Krishawna Parker of De­ li oit Crockett by nine-tenths of a second for that honor. Though the Quiz Sisters were perhaps the stars of the show, the meet demon­ strated the power of depth and the critical need for a solid supporting cast A good case in point was that two Oge­ maw Heights runners, Jessica Kraft and Abigail Nelkie, finished third and fourth, respectively, but their team wound up 13th overall. The supporting cast for Middleville stepped up to meet the challenge. Junior Katie Richter was 46lh in 19:57, sopho­ more Christine Dood was 62nd in 20:08.3, freshman Elise Nyland finished 82nd in 20:18.3 freshman Theresa Miller was 143rd in 20:46.50 and junior Jen Verkerke, hampered by a leg injury, was 155th in 20:49.8. Benjamin said she was impressed with the wav team members responded to Veriterke's injury. "Katie Richter really got the job done," she said. "She knew she had to step up be­ cause Jen was hurt. "That's what makes a championship team — depth. The kids know that they're all important." In all, 279 runners finished the girls' race. Team scoring excluded participants who ran only as individuals, so it included dif­ ferent numbers than the overall placings. Middleville finished 17th in last year's state Class B meet, so the Trojans showed quite a lot of improvement. "We had no one sick or injured until what happened to Jen (just before the stale meet)," Benjamin said. "But we were strong enough to overcome that. It was a year where everything came together." When asked how she felt personally about the developments over the past weekend, Benjamin said, "When you coach al the high school level, a state champi­ onship happens to a very few. But I get excited when any of the kids gets a per­ sonal record. "We're fortunate to be pari of elite group (of state champions) and our girls know that." AH of the runners except Verkerke had persona] best times Saturday, just when it counted most The Caledonia boys' cross country team, no stranger to the state Class B meet, fin­ ished seventh in the 27-team field during the same $iav at Brooklyn. Leading Caledonia once again was sophomore Tim JUp*vwho checked in fourth at 1536.70, the fastest clocking for a sophomore in the field. Senior Justin Perez of Flint Powers was the state individual medalist with a win­ ning time of 15:19.90. Thomapple Kellogg sent one runner to the boys' state meet. Freshman Tim Brog crossed the finish line in 17:10.60, good for 128th place, making him one of the top freshman runners in the stale in Class B. ”1 was proud of him," Benjamin said. "He had a nice time for a freshman at the state meet." Soccer Saxons win one; lose title game at regional EATON RAPIDS — The game conditions were certainly on lhe frigid side, but lhe soccer Saxons' effort was A Thank You Lions sign is held up by the H.Y.A.A. gridders who traveled to Pontiac last Sunday. super hot. Hastings qualified for a District 2 regional championship Nov. 3 with a 2-0 triumph at Eaton Rapids against Redford Thurston. Curt Norris scored for the Saxons at 36:23 of the first half with an assist More H.Y.A.A. Photos found on Page 13 Area runners place at State BROOKLYN — Delton Kellogg's Je*s<a Kellogg, Middleville's Danielle Quisenberry and Quisenberry's Lady Trojan teammates were among the top area achievers at Saturday's State cross country finals held at the Michigan Speedway. The Lady Trojans won a Class B State title with a team score of 112. Flint Powers wound up second with 174 points. Flint Powers won the boys crown with 144 points. Caledonia's squad was seventh a team score of 248. Here is a look at the area runners and how they fared al State: Dow (Lakewood) 17:17.10; 159. Patrick Spitzley (Caledonia) 17:24.80; 188. Kevin Longstreet (Caledonia) 17:41.30; 217. Curt Rozell (Caledonia) 18:02.10; 245. John Rozsa (Caledonia) 18:29.10; 266 Kody Louden (Delton) l*H)2.90. • 284 runners competed. Argetsinger said. Bellgraph blanked the Eagles in his first varsity game of lhe season. Dan Deming, the team's usual goalkeeper, was out because of a chipped bone in his fool (broken foot) that he acquired in practice Class B Girls for lhe post-season contest. Bellgraph gathered in nine saves including a couple of solid Thurston scoring opportunities that were delivered right on. Bellgraph stopped a Eagle penalty kick at 22:56 of the first half, another Thurston boot headed toward the goal at 28:55 of the second half and a blast at 20:00 that had the potential to tic the game at 1-1. 2. Danielle Quisenberry (Middleville) 18:30.80; 7. Melissa Quisenberry (Middlevi'le) 18:53; 25. Jessica Kellogg (Delton) 19:29.50; 46. Katie Richter (Middleville) 19 57; 62 Christine Dood (Middleville) 20:08.30; Ehse Nyland (Middleville) 20:18.30; 143 Theresa Miller (Middleville) 20:46.50; 155. Jen Verkerke (Middleville) 20:49 80; 205. Heidi Schroeder (Hastings) 21:33.70. • 279 runners competed. Class B Boys 4. Tim Ross (Caledonia) 15:36.70; 22. Milch Pea (Caledonia) 16:14.10; 57. Joe Lillie (Caledonia) 16:43.20; 100. Jeremy Frost (Lakewood) 17:00.70, 128. Tim Brog (Middleville) 17:10.60; 144 Joel going to Sean Fortier. Scoring first proved to be a real asset for the blue and gold, a team that went on to control most of the game's action the rest of the way. Still, Argetsinger was concerned. "Getting that first goal makes me so nervous," Argetsinger said. "You have to fight so hard to keep it. (but) these guys didn't let down." Matt Norris added an insurance tally at 8:36 of the second half with cousin Curt Norns assisting on the play. Hastings had 13 shots on goal and held Thurston to eight. "Our defensive effort was very important," Hastings coach Dennis Argetsinger said. "They (Thurston) had a lot of pressure, but he (Hastings goalkeeper Kyle Bellgraph) stepped it up. He did it all." Defense has been a mainstay with the Saxons all season long, but the shutout over the Eagles has to be considered as one of the year's finest. "I can’t say enough about the defense," SOCCER Delton's Kody Louden makes the turn at the Michigan Speedway State finals. Goalkeeper Kyle Bellgraph gets a special hug from his coach, and conoratulations from his teammates, after the 2-0 shutout win over Redford Thurston. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Continued on page 12 �The Haetmgj Benner - Thursday. November 11. 1899 - Pege 11 bowling scores Wednesday P.M. Sccbcr'x Auto Body 22-14; Misfits 21­ 15. Nashville “5" Plus 20-16; Hair Care 18.5- 17.5; Nashville Chiropractic 18.5­ 17 5; Lifestyles 18-18; Railroad St. Mill 17.5- 1X5; Girrbach^ 16-20; Eye & ENT 15.5- 20.5; Mace Pharmacy 13-23. High Games <£ Series - G. Otis 184­ 531. L Yoder 185-473. B Estep 167-465. N Thaler 186-460. E. Ulnch 182-455; M. Dull 167-436; C Watson 157-426. D Bottmer 148-396. J. Kasmsky 162-409; T. Christopher 206; M. Snow 177; L. Bahls 171; J Rice 167; J Gardner 153; B Moore 149; B Higdom 144; S. Pennington 480. Senior Citizens Wiciand 31 5-8.5. Jciick 28-12; Ruem­ pel 25.5-14.5; Nash 25-15; No-One Senior 21-19; Schlachler 21-19. Lethcoe 20-20; Snyder 20-20; Moucoulis 19.5-20.5; Wood­ mansee 19.5-21.5; Hall 19-21; Friend 19­ 21. M & M¥ 18-22; Brewers 17.5-22.5; Girrbach's 13.5-26.5. Women's High Games - M. Matson 168; A. Lethcoe 170; S. Pennington 1654; G. Oto* 181; F. Gurbach 163; Y. Markley 172; C. Stuart 157; B Estep 158; J. Kawnsky 162; N. Moucodis 155; B. Johnson 188 Women's High Serie* - G Ous 501; F. Girrbach 451; C. Stuart 457; B Johnson 483 Men’s High Game* - R Schlachler 180; C. Jesick 187; B. Terry 193; J. Buckwith 197; K Schantz 163; W Birman 177; D. Bcduhn 206; W. Woodmansee 159; P. Terpenmg 193; G. Forbcy 161; C. Haywood 164; D. Stuart 169; N. Thaler 175; B Adgatc 172; J Keller 160; G Waggoner 205 Men’s High Serie* - R. Schlachler 474; C. Jesick 535; B Terry 560; J Beckwith 484, W. Birman 455; D Bcduhn 560; P. Terpemng 509; G. Forbcy 458; D. Stuart 469; N Thaler 471; B. Adgale 456; G Waggoner 551. Recreation Bowling #3 Freeport Elevator 24; Hastings Bowl 22; Team 3 17. High Game* A Serie* - D McKelvey 533; D J James 524; B Barkboff 202-587; D Lambert 200. High Games & Serie* Week of Oct. 19 - J Daniels 201-211-584 D I James 209. G Yoder 500; H Wattles 556; B BarkhofT 503. S Anger 216-557; E Jackson 529: D. Lambert 206-571 High Game* A Series Week ef Ot*. 26 - G. Yoder 512; T Wieland 212-563; H Watties 527; B BarkhofT 215-202-606; S. Anger 212-543; E Jackson 215-527; D. Lambert 211-563. Thursday Mixed Just Us 25-11; Oops 24-12; King Pm* 23-13; Question Marks 19-17; Varneys 19­ 17; Brown & Sons Excav. 17-19; Red Eyes 15-21; Hastings Bow l 15-21; Goon Squad 12-24; Middle Lakers 7-25. Women's High Games A Serie* - B Sexton 170-471; H Service 195-469; L. Jackson 182-463; S. Brown 163-443; C. Service 164-442; C. Swmkuna* 152-408; D Tiffany 152-394; B Anderson 133-329; R Brown 104-287; J Anderson .24-259; V. Brown 191; J Rabley 145; J Kruger 136; J. Musser 124; B. Billings 103. Men's High Games A Serie* - C . Van­ Houten 205-553; F Wagner 186-450; C. Mugndge 152-438. S. Faunce 169-435; Zimmerman 175-434; C Haywood 146; C. Leonard 137;T. Osborne 115. Sunday Night Mixed Sundav Snoozers 23; All-4-Fun 22.5; Red Dog 21. Friends 19.5; We re OK 19; Thundeer Ailey 19; Happy Hookers 18.5; Rock Bottom 18; Three Froggers 18; 4 Horsemen 16.5; Matrix 16; Lucky Strikes 16; Double K's 15.5; B.S.en 15.5; Bud Light 15; Not Sure Yet II. Women's High Games A Serie* - L. Potter 201-539; K Becker 201-524; D Dutcher 169-476; L Rentz 131-374; D. Snyder 195; L. Falconer 180; V McLeod 178; M Simpson 166; S Cron 162; C. Barnum 158. C Buckley 130. Men's High Games A Series - B Kirby 259-634; J Barnum 246-610; J Smith 205­ 528; E Bchrndt 179-500; S Krallman 183­ 494; J. StefRcr 179-465; B Rentz 226; B Hubbell 212; J James 209; J Kohler 192; B Churchill 191. M McLeod 173; A Nk Brian 173; CW Simpson 171; B Cantrell 165 Friday Nite Mixed Cook. Jackson 31-13; Four Cylinders 30­ 14. Ten Pins 30-14; Bad Hat II 28-16; Heads Out 27-17; Brush Works 26-18; No Whiners 25-19; 9 A A Wiggle 23-21; Beer Mee 22.5-21 5. No Name Yet 22-22; All But One 20-24; Late Comers 19-25. Teddy Bean 18.5-25.5: Rocky Four 18-26; The Scouts 15-29; Mcrdy 14-30; Ramblers 14­ 30; We Don’t Care 13-31 Women's High Gaau - S Keeler 515; D Bartimus 201-213-564; R. Lydy 478; S. Sandborn 511; S. McKee 514; E Johnson 491; L Barnum 513; M Sears 466 Men’s High Games - B Cooley 230­ 510. K Meancv 216-546; R. Rippley 209­ 547; M Kazinsky 218-577; E Keeler 213­ 543; B Keeler 502; M Lydy 198; R Fay 201-205-586. S Sandborn 206-557. M McKee 263-608. R Routhruf 515. J Smith 517. J Barnum 234-212-605. R Rousch 216-574 1 Valley falls in battle of unbeatens Tuesday Mixed Al A Pete's 24-16; The Misfits 24-16; Consumers Concrete 23-17; Advanced Commercial Printers 22-18; TVCCU 22­ 18; Plumbs 17-23. Hastings Bowlers 16­ 24; Friends 11-29. Men's High Games A Series - G. Heard 232; D Blakely 217; R O’Keefe 181; L Miller 210-558; M Christiansen 185; D Thompson 203-561; D. Pinnow 181. Women's High Game* A Serie* - C. O'Keefe 180-495; D. Johnson 170 Monday Mixer* T M Lassies 26; Rowdic Girls 21; Basket Babes 20; B & R Testing 20; Dewey’s Auto Body 19; Hastings Bowl 18; Kelley'* Keglcrs 18; Budweiser 17; Whispering Wa­ ters 15; Gutter Gals 15; Landis Ladies 14; Girrbach* 13. High Game* A Serie* D. Bums 141; D. Mays 165; S. Hanford 160; C. Beckwith 162; D Larsen 172-458; J Phillips 158; P. Mulford 168; M Kill 173-473; P Bender 146; H Service 174-472; S Cole 161; J. Solmes 184*493; B. Moore 178-432; M Lemon 175. By Jon Gambee BERRIEN SPRINGS — The crisp, clear Indian Summer sky was as blue as a baby’s bunting Saturday, giving no hint of the camage and destruction going on below, where 22 valiant warriors spent heart and soul in a 48-minute battle for pigskin superiority. It was as if the football gods didn't want any clouds to blur their vision as two undefeated teams put perfect seasons on the line in quest of a Division 6 district championship. Jacob Cole (27) gets some help from lineman Eric Goris (78) to leap past a couple of Shamrocks. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Thursday Angels Miller Exc. 30-14; B * R Testing 25.5­ 18.5; Dobbins Auto Ser 25-19; Pet World 24-20; Hastings Bowl 23.5-20.5; True Value 23-21; Napa Girls 22-22; Farmers Ins. 21.5-22.5; Cedar C cek Groc. 19-25; Nashville Chiropractic 18-26; Mill’s Land­ ing 17.5-26.5; Shamrock Tavern 15-29. High Game* A Serie* - D. Curtis 153; P Van Oost 128; C Curtis 126; B Heath 164; W. Barker 162; D. Greenfield 152; J. Gasper 211; N. Taylor 185; D. Bartimus 524; T. Shaffer 161; D. Snider 192; C Hay­ ward 191; E. Hammontree 192-519; T. Daniels 190-510; L. Tilley 212-536; T. Phenix 167; L Kendall 173; B. Hayes 177; P Fisher 191-519 Recreation League #3 Freeport Elevator 28; Hastings Bowl 22 and Team 3 - 20. High Games A Serie* - S. Anger 231­ 555; D Lambert 206-590; H Watties 533; B King 205-201-598. intensity on both sides of the line of scrimmage. These teams went at it like two unbeaten middleweights, using a combination of speed and power that made fathers wince and mothers tum away. It was an all out effort, all the way. This was the kind of football game they make movies about. When they finished Maple Valley's Jason Abfalter (6) sprints down field during last Saturday s Division 6 playoff game. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) In the end, undefeated Berrien Springs remained so. while a weary yet proud Maple Valley team was sent home on lhe short end of a 10-6 contest. It was one lone blemish on an otherwise spotless season. Just as they had in their 10 victories, the Lions gave everything in defeat. They left their blood, sweat and tears on the battlefield, many of them for the last time. So, while the Shamrocks celebrated. Maple Valley wa* left to ponder a series of what if*. What if the Lions could have made one more first down, sustained one more drive, gotten one more crucial call by the officials or one more tipped pass? Maple Valley coach Guenther Mittelstaedt has never been one to look for excuses in the few losses his teams have been handed over the years, but even he had to ponder on a what if or two in a game decided by less than one touchdown. But there is one “what iF that cannot be questioned. No one could ask, what if the Lions had played a little harder for just a play or two, because anyone witnessing this football game had to come away with a renewed respect for the HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 38. which was adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at a meeting held on Novem­ ber 8, 1999. SECTION 1. TITLE This Ordinance is entitled "Hope Township Pension Plan Ordinance". SECTION 2. ESTABLISHMENT QE PENSION ELAN. This Sec­ tion establishes an annuity or pension plan for Township officers and employees. SECTION 1 ELIGIBILITY, This Section provides that the annu­ ity or pension plans established hereunder shall cover all mem­ bers of the Township Board and any full-time employees of the Township. SECTION £ CONTRIBUTIONS AND ELAN COVERAGE. This Section provides that the Township shall annually contribute 100% of the premium or charges arising under such annuity or pension contract established hereunder. This Section also contains provi­ sions pertaining to coverage under the annuity or pension contract established hereunder. SECTION 5. VESTING, This Section provides for vesting of rights uryder the annuity or pension contract established hereun­ der SECTION t RATIFICATION, The Township ratifies and con­ firms the validity of any annuity or pension plan in existence on the effective date of this Ordinance. SECTION L EFFECTIVE DATE, This Ordinance shall take ef­ fect on the date of its publication. All Ordinances or parts of Ordi­ nances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed. Sylvia Forster, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 this game, even the band needed oxygen. On one play. Lion Jacob Cole ***8 running so hard that he went airborne over a would-be tackler ari was hit in flight. By the time he came down, he was seven yards further up field and four yards out of bounds. Bui in the end, they came up one score short. One pass, one interception, one penalty, one kick return, one two point conversion, one what if. The details of the game, the statistics, have been out for days and need only repeating here to illustrate how balanced this game was from start to finish. And to illustrate what "what iF if really means. The first quarter ended scoreless but not without incident. The Lions drove to the Berrien Springs seven yard line before an interception stopped the drive. A* the quarter ended, Berrien Springs took possession after a Lion punt and drove 91 yards in 17 plays before Andy Snyder look a pitch from quarterback Jon Koch, broke two tackles and slid into the end rone. On the final play of the half. Koch booled a 30-yard field goal to make it 10­ 0 aided by convenient clock management that provided the Shamrocks with the ability to run two plays without taking any time off the clock at the 41 second mark. Maple Valley scored in the third quarter when Cole intercepted a pass on his own 47-yard line and returned it 41 yards to the Shamrock's 22. Only Koch's desperation tackle prevented Cole from racing untouched down the sideline to score. Eight plays later, Ken Lackscheide pushed the ball over from the one to wrap up lhe scoring for the afternoon. A penalty moved that extra point try back to the eight and it came up three yards short. In the fourth quarter. Maple Valley stood tall and stopped the Shamrocks on a fourth and inches to take over with just under 10 minutes left to play. Plenty of time in the usual Maple Valley scenario. But on third and four, Ken Fetke stepped in front of Cole to bat down a Lackscheide pass and stop the Maple Valley drive. On lhe next series, Nathan Swift recovered a Shamrock fumble with 6:25 left to play and Maple Valley had one more opportunity. Then on third and inches, Richard Smith hit lhe hole for three yards to keep the dnvc alive. A four yard loss on first down put the Lions in a hole and the next third down play illustrated the intensity of the day and, unfortunately, lhe luck of the Lions. Lackscheide hit Justin VanAlstine over the middle and he twisted, kicked, clawed and scratched his way from the twenty to the seventeen, three additional yards, 11 total on the play, but still three yards short. Maple Valley got the ball back one more time, rollowing a punt with 2:04 left io play. But Snyder ended any hopes the Lions had of a comeback when he went high to intercept a Lackscheide pass and the Shamrocks ran out lhe clock on lhe game and the season for Maple Valley What if? Give someone who’s moved away...a GIFT of Keeping In Touch! Give a Banner Subscription. Call 945-9554. HOPE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 39 SL0W-N0 WAKE SPEED CONTROL IN SOUTHWEST CHANNEL OF BIC GUERNSEY LAKE Adopted: November 8,1999 Effective: IMMEDIATELY UPON PUBLICATION THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Law En­ forcement Division, Special Local Watercraft Control, Reg­ ulation No. 08-BARRY COUNTY, WC-08-99-001 BIG GUERNSEY LAKE'S SOUTH WEST CHANNEL: SLOWNO WAKE SPEED. ' On the waters of Big Guernsey Lake’s south west chan­ nel. within section 19, town 2 north, range 9 west, Hope Township, Barry County, State of Michigan, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed. The boundaries of the area described immediately above shall be marked with signs and with buoys. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Markin^BVstem. SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publi­ cation following adoption of the Ordinance. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Sylvia W. Forster, Clerk Hope Township �Page 19 - Tha Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 11. 1999 SOCCER...continued from page 10 "That had to be the single best defensive effort I have ever had," Bellgraph said. "I owe it all to them.” Near the end of the game, you could sec the frustration on the faces of the Thurston athletes. At games end, the Saxon playm and fans charged the field with plenty of smiles and tears. "That was great; I have a great bunch of guys," Argetsinger said following lhe regional triumph. A great soccer season, however, came to a close Saturday for Hastings in a Division II regional championship at Eaton Rapids High School. Argolsinger's booters fell to a very tough East Lansing squad 5*0, ending its championship campaign at 19-3-1. "Actually, nobody figured it out," disallowed because of an off-side. In goal. Bellgraph came up with nine saves. Jamie Carlson and Matt Connor each tallied two goals for lhe Trojans. At game's end, the emotions of the experience finally hit home. The East goalkeeper displayed great sportsmanship by consoling a sad Curt Norris who knew that a wonderful season had finally come to a close. The soccer Saxons were co-champions with Forest Hills Central in the O-K White Conference this fall and beat FHC en route to a district title. It was considered the most successful season in the program's history. Hastings had never played in a regional title game before last Saturday. East Lansing’s win Saturday put it in the Division II State semifinals Wednesday against No. 1 ranked and undefeated Portage Northern at Richland Gull Lake. On the season, Hastings had 93 goals in 23 games and allowed its opponents only 19 goals. In those 23 games, the Saxons blanked 11 opponents. -They just did a great job all season,* Argetsinger said. The defense is my very own design off a Brazilian style aad is incorporated for these guys. Actually, nobody figured it out." Curt Norris was atop the scoring charts with 40 goals for the blue and gold. But there were many stars such as senior forward Sam Sufford and junior defenseman Isaac Weeks. "Sammy's role changed, but he was a great leader. * Argetsinger said. ’Isaac like (junior defenseman Paul) Heaney." The Saxons' team dux fall included 10 seniors who truly made a difference They were great leaders who will be missed," Argetsinger said. Hastings Coach Dennis Argetsinger Isaac Weeks (25) locks heads with a Thurstcn foe dunng last Wednesday's win In Eaton Rapids. (Photo by Parry Hardin) East led 3-0 al half and kepi lhe action on its end of field for most of the game. East earned iu spot in the regional final by beating Pinckney 10-0. The Saxons fought hare until game's end and had a number of scoring chances. First half shots included a penalty kick by Jeremy Butler, a penally kick by Jake Heuss and a boot by Curt Norris with 3:53 remaining. In the second half, Heuss (15:20). Fortier (14:46) and Curt Norris (4:46) were among the Hastings players who put up shots. Norris' shot found lhe back of lhe net, but lhe goal was Volleyball League Meeting On Monday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m there will be in organizational meeting for all team interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council's women's winter volleyball league. The meeting will be held at the YMCA Office, 234 E. Stale, Harings. Any Sam Stafford (21) fakes out a defender and proceeds toward the Thurston goal. (Photo by Perry Hardin) representative to this meeting. Those unable to attend must call the YMCA, MS-4574, before the meeting. League games will be­ gin on Monday. Dec. 6. rater and tending a check to the YMCA, PO. Box 252 tn Harings. The coat to enter a team is $150. Teams will be accepted on a find come, firn served basis. Please call the YMCA at MS-4574 if you have any questions. Sixth Grate Rod Tean The sixth grade YMCA Harting, nd drirOrind Rafade opponent 12 la I in the left in the game. Eric GMespse, Din Secord, and Craig Sherwood made other outstand­ ing offensive efforts. Strong defensive per­ formances were made by Dave Gallagher, Lee Selby, Stephen Peurach, Rick Sherk and Nate Hodges. YMCA Adalt Woaea 1 Vsfcybed WA. Saxon Sean Fortier (12) goes for possession of the ball with Eagle Jeff Bennett (13). (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings' Jeremy Butter (23) cteara the zone past Thurston's Matt Rodriguez (16). (Photo by Perry Hardin) 1 4 ■ » !■■■■» to Household Hazardous Waste Collection 1845 Gun Lake Road (Behind FlexFab, Inc.) Lefanty Insurance ... Goodenough Goodies ..2V2 25-5 .22-11 NOTICE BY PERSON CLAMSNO TITLE UNDER TAX DEED Ray James Electromechanical Hastings Burial Wuh ............. upon the land described: Quality Roofing... Backc Construction McDonald's............. . 19-14 . IS-12 . 16-17 .11-22 .3-33 .2-2$ dersigned has title to the lend under tax deed or deeds issued YMCA Family Fan Night 50% to addition, and toe fees of the sheriff for toe service and cost of publication of this notice If payment as described to this notice is not made, the undersigned wW institute proDescription ot the Land: SUU ot MkTxgen. County of Barry Barry Township 06-03-065 039-00 Lot 36 Crooked Lake sum­ mer resort. 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Mt 49014. bates Hon Coread Stn* CNef Judge, a hearing sa be held on the PETITION TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS The law pravidaa that you rivxdd ba netted of ria hearing a you M Io appaar al ria hewma YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE TERMINATED Novembers 1999 Peggy Ann Campbai 23078 13 Mto Road BaBavue Ml 49021 Mchaat J McPhapa (P33715) Depot Law Once. 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Mt 49058 (11-11) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 11. 1999 - Page 13 A runner from the yellow teem looks to break down field, but one last defender is close to making the tackle. Varsity falls to Park; freshmen beat Park A Super Day for H.Y.A.A. at Silverdome Not having star. Virginia Jenningi. on lhe court didn't help Hutinp' chances Tuesday in a vanity basketball game against Wyoming Park. Jennings, a senior who signed Wednesday to play collegiately al Buffalo University, sal out the game with a back injury. Her Lady Saxon squad lost to Park SO33. Kxiley Lyons led the blue and gold with 7 points. Katie Noteboom tallied 6 points and Michelle Griggs added 5 markers. Hastings trailed al half 20-17, but were outscored 30-16 after intermission. The team closes out its regular season today (Thursday, Nov. 11) at Lowell. Freshmen... The Hastings' freshman team extended its winning streak to six games Tuesday with a 41-20 triumph over Wyoming Park. The Lady Saxons were led by Niki Noteboom's 11 points and Tiffany Howell's 8 points. The streak hit five Nov. 5 with a 45-36 Noleboom tallied 21 points and Amber Thomas added 15 markers. • Jennings to Buffalo; Bowne to CMU: Two Hastings' hoop stan signed to play college ball on Wednesday tnonting. Virginia Jennings will be playing at the University of Buffalo, a member of the Mid-American Conference. She has started all but two games in her prep career and is just 50 points shy of the 1,000-point plateau. Jennings was selected to the Top 10 al this summer's All-Star Camp and was named by the Detroit Free Press as being one of the best 32 female players in the state. Tony Bowne will be playing at Central Michigan University, another member of the MAC. He has played a starring role on the last two Hastings teams that have made it to the Class B Final Four and was selected as All-Stale last season. He also played quarterback on the Saxon football team this fall that qualified for the Slate playoffs. Photos and additional information on these two signings will appear in next District hoops start Monday With some good blocks up front, an athlete from the white squad cuts to the outside to pick up some big yards. vs. Lakewood/Middieville winner, 6 p.m.;Dehon vs. Hastings/Allegan winner 19: 8 pjn. Monday, Nov. 15 — Lakewood vs. Middleville, 6 pjn.: Hastings vs. Allegan The H.YAA white team shows who is No. 1 along with a representative from the Lions* organization. 8 p.m. Here is a look at the girls basketball district draw for lhe tournament that will be held at Thornapple Kellogg High School Monday, Nov. 15-Friday, Nov. Wednesday, Nov. 17 — Wayland Friday, Nov. 19 — District Championship. A St. Louis Rams* coach stops to chat with No. 61 of the Hastings' white team. Lady Trojans Perfect In League... Members of the white team celebrate its visit to the Silverdome end zone. The yellow squad posses for a picture in the end zone after its game on the Silverdome floor. The varsity basketball team at Thomapple Kellogg High School is now 18-1 overall and a perfect 13-0 in the O-K Blue Conference after its 66-52 triumph over Calvin Christian Tuesday night at home. Leslie Crowley's 26 points and Sarah Schut's 11 led the TK scorers Payshence Erb. who scored nine points, makes good on a jumper here to help her team's winning cause. The Lady Trojans will host the district tournament next week that includes Hastings. Lakewood and Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 11. 1999 Developing leaders for Hastings' future A valuable opportunity to help leadership in the Hastings’ community is the purpose of the Hastings Rotary Club's Life Leadership Conference that was held this past summer at Camp Algonquin. This was the sixth year the area club has held such a program, but this time they altered the foimat a little bit and merged to make it a district event. Hastings' district included a number of schools from the western side of the state. The camp look place the last two weeks in August and lhe first two weeks in by the Hastings High School students who spoke at the Hastings Rotary Club's meeting on Monday: Jenny Cottrell — "I was kind of nervous My issue was confidence and 1 felt like I needed more confidence in what I was doing. I had a lot of confidence after that weekend. I was so tired, but I still remember what we did. You can get done whatever you put your mind to." Steven Obreiter — "I had a lot of fun that weekend. It challenged us as a group, getting everybody on the same page to accomplish something." Samantha Oakland — "It was so much fun. We were able to learn how to work with people hum other groups. I had a lot of fun; it was a great experience." Brian Loftus — "We all just had to pull through it. There weie some rough spots. 1 had fun; it weared me down." September Rotarians involved with the project were Hastings Youth Leadership Director Patty Wood. YMCA Adventure Director Bob Nida, YMCA Director Dave Storms and Hastings High School Assistant Principal Chen Meier. Students who took part in the camp not only had a lot of fun. but learned important leadership qualities in the process. The students — 13 that came from Hastings High School — weren't treated to lectures, but rather they learned leadership traits through hands-on games and exercises. Here are a few of the comments made Storms was called the "brains of the operation" and was thanked for the "terrific job" he did with the project. The students were each given certificates and rlxxos for participating in the leadership camp. If interested in learning about or partcipating in future events, call the YMCA office at 945-4574. Participating in the Hastings Rotary Club's Youth Leadership Camp were (front row, from left) Ian Dudley. Keli Misak, Jenny Cottrell, Steven Obreiter, Heather Krebs, Samantha Oakland, director Patty Woods; (back row) Dave Storms, Chert Meier, Lucas Overmire, Brian Loftus. Chelsea Evans, Joshua Hendershot, Bob Nida and Bill Doherty. First Friday guest says she plans to run for governor by David T. Young Editor Stale Senator Alma Wheeler Smith told the First Friday audience last week that she is seriously thinking about running for governor in the year2002. Smith, who actually was speaking in Hastings to promote legislation she is sponsoring, acknowledged that she is ex­ ploring a possible ran for the governor's job. Gov. John Engler will have to step down because of term limits that year, so her opponent, if she gets the Democratic Party nomination, would likely be Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus or Secretary of State Delton High School presents “Curious Savage” Delton Kellogg High School students are currently rehearsing lor tne Nov. 19 and 20 presentations d the’play The Curious Savage.* a story about a mother who is committed to a mental institution by her children, who discover after she's been committed that she's hidden all her money from them. The play wffl be held in the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are $3 per person. Pictured (from Mt) are cast members Bethany Jones, Jody Pierson, Gary Herbert, Chris Doyle and (back) Amy ForrML Local teachers awarded grants Three local teachers have been awarded grants for special projects by the Calhoun. Branch and Barry Intermediate School Districts, with financial support from the Guido and Elizabeth H. Binds Foundation. Julie Osgood of Dehon Kellogg Elementary was given $500 for a school/hotne accelerated reader project which will allow students daily access to an expanded collection of informational books The students will read at home three to five times during the week and follow up with a test. Raymood Foster of Delton Kellogg High School was given $500 for computer com­ ponents that will be used by students and staff to build a computer after school. The group will also disassemble nonfunction­ ing computers and reassemble them. Instruction will include learning the elec­ tronics. trouble-shooting, damage control and system layout. The computers will then be used in lhe school. Becky Parker of Pleasantview Keep four Friend* and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at.. 616-945-9554 Elementary was awarded $500 for a family math night for parents and students. Parents will learn mathematical games, skills and teaching techniques that are a part of their child's curriculum. Parents will better understand the math program and be prepared to assist their children with projects, activities and homework. The grams are part of an Educator Mini­ Gram program through the aforementioned ISDs. A total of $12,764 was awarded to 27 area teachers to support programs in their individual buildings. According u> Glenda Jackson, program coordinator for the three intermediate school districts, "these educators have many creative and exciting ideas in need of financial support. The Educator Mini-Grant program enables them to move these ideas from concepts to reality for lhe benefit of our students." The grants awarded address a variety of kindergarten through 12th grade needs in science, math, language arts, creative thinking, alternative education, practical living skills and the arts. A requirement for each grant is that it is linked to one of the school improvement goals adopted in the applicant's building, and must enhance stu­ dent instruction in ways that are not possi­ ble without a grant. As a result of this program, students will explore career op­ portunities. technology, creative thinking and problem-solving skills, cultural activi­ ties. the environment, write and edit chil­ dren's stories, promote fitness, and learn with parents I NOW IS THE TIMe\ PROTECT YOUR CAR. TRUCK OR VAN BEFORE WINTER 0E-TARING washing waxing buffing WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO MOTOR CLEANING COMBINATION SPECIALS etc HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD.. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (1X4 MILE SOUTH OF E W BLISS) 616 / 945-5607, Candice Miller. But she spent most of her time talking up a plan that would make it easier finan­ cially for people to attend community col­ leges. • , . ____ .. Smith said state government spending money on a program to make two-year col­ leges more accessible would be smart pub­ lic policy and a good investment in Michigan's economic future. She reasoned that major industries such as Ford, Chrysler and General Motors have aging facilities in this state and right now they're looking for a solid work force to help build the products of the future. She said getting more potential workers into two-year colleges or the appropriate job training would make them better candi­ dates for work. Meanwhile, she noted that some other states already have similar legislation in place, particularly those in the South, which eventually will offer the giant au­ tomakers lower taxes and a highly trained work force to lure them and their jobs away from Michigan. "States like Florida, Texas, Georgia and Louisiana will be knocking on the doors of GM and they'll promise good weather, lower taxes and now a skilled work force," she said. "This program will make and keep us competitive, educate our people who have left the work force and want to get back in. We have the resources to do this program." Smith said it is critical to move dis­ placed workers into community colleges to give them training that will get them jobs that pay better than low or minimum wages. "The Republicans* approach to this prob­ lem is to fund the Merit Scholarship pro­ gram with money from the tobacco settle­ ment," she said. "Then they promote the MEAP (Michigan Education Assessment Program) test, bribing people to take it and do well." She said the Merit Scholarship program costs the state about $212 million while investing in a two-year school program will cany only a $55 million price tag. "Business demands that we produce a more intelligent and educated work force," she said in touting her plan. "Better educa­ tion gives you an opportunity for a better quality of life and to begin to save for your own children's education. It will also help keep Michigan competitive." By competitive, the senator said she means "a better opportunity to earn dol­ lars. " BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER State Senator Alma Wheeler Smith Smith said Gov. Engler hasn't made any moves to approve such proposed legisla­ tion, but he's politically savvy enough to make it his own idea down the road. She wants to avoid that and get credit for it, because, "It is good government policy, but it’s my good government policy." She said Engler is "in a stall and steal format right now... I expect it (the legisla­ tion) to be stolen. 1 expect it to pass... The governor could have had just as much ownership of this legislation at first, but he chose not to." Her bill died in committee last year, but she is hopeful of a better fate in the new legislative session. She pointed out that it has virtually the same number of GOP supporters as Democrats. She added that she isn't certain where State Rep. Terry Geiger (R-Lake Odessa) stands, but thinks he'll support it. Smith said that if the bill fails in the State Legislature, she will consider trying to get it on the statewide ballot for the year 2000 general election. In the question and answer portion of the forum Nov. 5, Smith was asked about re­ cent dismal voting numbers and what she'd do about it. She said Ann Arbor, which is in her dis­ trict, is one of the best educated and most liberal cities in the Midwest, yet earlier this month only 11 percent turned out for the city election. In Hastings it was even worse, at 5.9 percent. "It wasn't because the politicians weren't out pounding the streets," she said, sug­ gesting that government needs to make it easier for people to vote on election days. "We applaud banks and love Wal-Mart and Meijer when they make it easier for us to do business, but we don’t like a law that makes it easier for people to vote because it might hurt someone politically." She said she'd be open to all sugges­ tions, including making election day a hol­ iday or voting by mail. When asked how she felt about Engler’s involvement in the ill-fated effort to reduce the powers of Democratic Attorney General Jennifer Granholm, Smith said, "It was po­ litically stupid. 1 couldn't understand why Engler was behind it. He is usually very strategically and politically smart" She was asked for her opinions about urban sprawl. "We have to be smart about growth," she said. "We need to look at density of devel­ opment." Carl Mcllvain asked her about a bill that would restrict or eliminate local govern­ ment's ability to regulate farm operations. He said he didn't like the idea of Big Brother taking away more freedoms close to home. Smith said that "ifs well within the community's responsibility" to decide on farming issues, and she opposes "nog ho­ tels," confined animal feeding operations and big agribusinesses doing as they please because of concerns about pollution. "We have a party (the GOP) that has touted local control, but then has passed a lot of legislation that takes away local con­ trol." Bob Dwyer noted that Geiger continues to receive campaign contributions, even though he cannot seek another term as a state legislator. "Is it ethical to keep accepting money when you're not running for office?" he asked, adding that he believes it looks like bribery. The senator responded, "It looks that way, but it isnt." She said a brochure she has printed on the community college is­ sue is being paid for by her leftover cam­ paign funds. She said these funds sometimes have to be used to meet expenses that are deemed political. Smith agreed with a comment that En­ gler has spent his entire tenure as governor consolidating his power at the expense of the people and favoring the rich and power­ ful. A good example, she said, was dividing the Department of Nabwal Resources and creating the Department of Environmental Quality. "It was an opportunity to put business interests first in environmental quality is­ sues," she said. "He said that it would save money, but I don't think anybody bought that from the get-go. There was no way this was going to save money." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 11. 1999 - Page 15 Man falls asleep at wheel, strikes Nashville family's car A northbound Wayland man who apparently fell asleep at the wheel on M-79 at Devine Road Wednesday collided with a southbound car carrying a Nashville family, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Trooper Scott Sharrar said no one suffered life threatening injuries, though the 21-year-old mother. Leah Hoag, apparently suffered a broken arm and had to be extricated by firefighters. She was not wearing a seatbelt out a passenger side airbag did deploy at impact. Suffering a minor Injury was her husband, driver Troy Hoag. 28, who was using a seatbelt. Their children. Troy Jr., 2, and Emma, six months were property restrained and unhurt, said Sharrar. Steven Farrell, 26, of Wayland, suffered a broken nose when the cars collided and his Saturn rolled over. Farrell was wearing a seatbelt and he was Issued a citation for careless driving. A Novel Idea for the Banner... CHAPTER TEN By R.N. Lake Not Guilty, Just Dead All characters m this book are fictional and any resem­ blance k) persons living o. dead is purely coincidental Synopsis Mule the two big stories of the accident on Cold Creek Road, and lhe fire that destroyed Hanrahan s Tavern single story, bigger than either taken alone, was beginning to emerge, an alarming, even sinister, pattern with frightening implications The stars hung like cold lanterns in the sky. They seemed to almost pulse if you stared at them for a second. I hadn't garaged the car so it was jus; seconds before I was out of the drive and on the road. As I pulled up to the County Sheriff's Department building I saw two cruisers and Greg's persona! oar in the parking lot. Inside, there didn't seem to be much action. “Where’s the Undershen ff7" I asked the man at the front desk He jerked his thumb towards the corridor to the left. “In his office.'* it didn't seem nght. It was much too quiet I wasted no time in the hallway, steamed nght in to Greg's office. “What is it?" I asked him. “What’s the story on the Metro Squad’" “Story?" He looked puzzled. “The whole thing was a fi­ asco When we went in they were burning incense, drinking tea and playing cents. There wasn’t anything, not even a joint on the premises. As sure as I’m sitting here they'd been tipped off. Sheriff ’s bringing in the driver of a ‘71 Chevy, green, that left just before we got there, but.. .” He stopped. I must have looked as befuddled as I felt. “Well,” my question was, “if there’s nothing to report, why the phone call?" “1 don't know what you’re talking about,” my neighbor said, and fear hit me like a cold draft "Those pictures," I couldn’t get any more out, “those pic­ tures." . Greg still didn’t understand. “Yeh. I told the sheriff about them just before Swanson got here and we went for the bust. He wants to sec them in the morning, too.” 1 started io move toward the door. “Somebudy called, said he was you, asked me to come down here. Somebody might want those shots. Linda has them at home. Linda.” Moving as fast as I could. I barely got swung around and headed out of the lot before 1 saw the cruiser back up and fol­ low me The feu miles home stretched ahead of me as far as from the earth to the moon As I made the turn into Fairground Road I just missed a head-on with another car that came blazing out of the inter­ section. The damn fool hadn 't even slowed for the Stop sign. In my rear vision mirror 1 saw Greg whip around and take pursuit. I swore This was no time to be worrying about a traffic violation. Not if what I was afraid of had happened at my house. Linda was tn her basement darkroom when she heard the soft footsteps moving above her. To keep her mmd away from the picture of Steve Hanrahan she had decided to work on some lovely Hack and white prints of snow scenes she had taken Not the usual panoramic shots, but closeups of tiny footprints where a weasel had walked, miniature crystal ice caves along the creek, photographs of an alabaster universe that most people never saw. a fairyland discovered through a viewfinder The creak of a floorboard abruptly' summoned her back from the beautiful white world she had created. No door had audibly opened, no greeting had been called, but suddenly, there was a presence besides her ow n in the house She stood stock still, hardly breathing, bathed m the flush of the infra red lamp that gave her some illumination without af­ fecting the exposure of film It couldn’t be Darrel, he always shouted when he came in and couldn't find her Susan Kennard ’ Sometimes, if she knocked and no one answered, she’d step inside the front hall, out of the cold But then she would surely call out. Without warning, the half ligh* around her became total darkness There was no sound for a few seconds, and then, again, what seemed like a light footfall Then, distinctly, the door at the head of the basement stairs opened No attempt at disguise now. someone was coming down the steps. I’m cow­ ering, Linda thought, like a rabbit in a burrow, hoping I wont tfe fourid Then, shockingly, the presence became a voice, I put my arms around her. held her. “lt>s all right,” I told her, but I knew it wasn't, that too much time had gone by. too many things had happened. As soon as 1 decently could I called the sheriff’s depart­ ment and asked for Greg. He couldn't come over, asked if he should send a deputy. When I told him about the picture he suggested that I hang on to it muffled, disguised in some way. but quite sufficiently loud "The Hanrahan pictures and the negative," it said. “I want them now. If I don’t get them in two minutes, the house bums. Linda opened lhe door, stepped out. Instantly, a beam of light slashed into her eyes, pinioned her. “Upstairs,” she said. Terror hadn't quite closed her throat. “Get them.” Leaden feet earned her to the Irving room, the coffee table. The presence came softly behind her, the pale light preceded her Evidence, she thought, they must be some sort of evidence. Numbly, she lifted lhe pnnt and the film from the wooden surface, turned, held them out. The pitiless light kept her blind, an invisible hand took the pictures from her. She stood very still as the light retreated, vanished in the haltway. She heai d the door open, close. She heard a car start, pull away. She heard her own heart pounding, felt her knees turn to wa­ “Don’t bother to bring it in here," were his words. “I’ll be gone the rest of die day and it looks like a late night. If 1 make it home before eleven I’ll come down to your house and have a look " "O.K., we’ll take it along when we leave the office." “Bring the negative, too," Greg said. “I"ll send it to the crime lab. They can do fantastic things, helpful things.” “Right.” “And, Darrell, don't say anything about it to anybody else. Not until the negative is on its way to Lansing." Sometimes the silliest things annoy me. “I wasn’t planning on running a front page story about it." A little sarcasm relieves the feelings. "Sorry about that,” he said before he hung up. Even with that shocking, destroyed face sitting in front of the mindt eye, the work has to get done. We plodded through ter. tned to hold herself up by leaning on the table It was no use. For the first time in her life, Linda fainted. I jammed the lever into the Park position, jumped out of the Scout with the engine still running and pounded across the driveway, up to lhe front door There wasn’t a light in the house, sonurthing had to be wrong. I ducked low, in case there was anybody waiting for me. shouldered the door open and hit inside on my hands and knees, still moving. 1 guess, now. that I was imitating a cop on NYPD, moving like some operative I'd seen, readying myself for action that never came I slid across the floor, reached up for the light switch. It was the week after we'd headlined the fire story and pic­ tures of the volunteers in action. They were good, exerting shots of men working against the unholy alliance of leaping blaze and paralyzing cold. Linda was properly proud of her work. After all the interruptions, speculations and uncertain­ ties relating to the burning of the bar, we'd had to really push to get the February 12th edition of the paper out on time Now it was Monday, the 17th, and we were hard-pressed again with the next publishing deadline on top of us. Since we’d bought the Reveille we never missed delivery, except once, when a blizzard kept the mail carrier off some back roads. At that, some of our subscribers had called in to say they missed the news and asked for a quick update over lhe phone Anyway, with all the pressures. I was a little short with my wife when she called to me from the darkroom where I thought she was developing a group shot of the Fnends of the Library to illustrate the story of their fund rais­ ing drive. "I’m too busy.” I yelled. “Just pick the one that makes most of them look best. Somebody will complain whatever we do.” “It’s not that, Darrel.” her voice sounded strained, ’it's something else Something dreadful." When I walked in she was trembling A pnnt she had just pulled out of the enlarger was on lhe table. She was staring at it. "Look.” I did. It was the last picture from the fire. The contact print had been so fuzzy, what will falling masonry, smoke and steam, that we hadn’t given it a second glance. Now, at eight times the onginal size one thing was plain There was a dead man inside Linda had been right. “When I saw what was there.” she said, "I took it up even bigger She lifted the pnnt and 1 saw another enlargement un­ der it. Steve Hanrahan’s face. That is, part of it. One eye was gone and part of the forehead Only one thing does that kind of damage, a heavy calibre bullet There was no way this one could be tagged "Accidental Death ” “I'm sorry I didn’t do it sooner.” She wa.. suiting to cry. “The poor man Oh. the poor man." it, wrapped everything by a little after five and headed for home and a much-needed cocktail hour. When the day is clear and the hours of day last as long as they sometimes do in February, sunset hour in the North country is magnificent. Pink light spills across the snow, re­ flects from a million tiny crystals. If there are a couple of clouds in the western sky they go mauve, and a jet trail ten miles high can curve like God’s eyebrow. It was a nice drive that evening and neither of us said anything. From the picture window in the room we call our library we watched it all fi­ nally go to grey, and finally, to black. “Steak," Linda pronounced. “You’ll broil a steak on the fireplace grill.” “Tossed salad,” I responded, “with blue cheese dressing." We both know what we like and food isn’t a bad way to cel­ ebrate the business ofjust being alive. The open fire and heat on your face, some big band music on the stereo, silver and candlelight, and each other, it all helped to drive away those thoughts of the final, deep dark. We had almost pushed poor, destroyed Steve Hanrahan out of our cozy world, at least for the moment, when the call came He didn’t even answer my “Hello," and his voice was blurred. “It's Kennard,” he said. “You’re about to get the first big story on the Metro Squad Be at the sheriff’s department in half an hour.” “Should I bnng the picture?" “No, too much else going on. Sec you." The phone clicked. Linda's face went taut when 1 told her what 1 had to do. “HI just get some notes together and come right home. That way I can write the story here and still set it in time to make this week’s paper. It must be important or he wouldn’t have called ” “Just hurry," she said. “I’d rather not spend much time alone nght now.” There was no moon and 1 didn’t turn on the outside light turned it on. Nothing, not combat, nor confrontation with a madman, nothing ever scared me like the sight of Linda, lying by the coffee table, still, white, seemingly not breathing. It took me a few seconds to realize that she was just out, not dead. Then, it look a few minutes to get her feet higher than her head, throw the blankets over her, find some ammonia, and bring her, spluttering, gagging, back to consciousness. “Darrel,” it was all she could do to talk at all, “the pictures of Hanrahan, he took the pictures of Hanrahan. I didn’t know what to do, he said he’d bum the house. I was in the dark­ room..... 1...I..." We were both sitting on the floor. I pulled her tight to me, cradled her as best I could. She was shaking, trying not to cry. “Not now," I told her. “Let’s get you up to bed. We’ll sort it all out later." Tim Kelly Greg McGandy National Bank hires two assistant VPs National Bank of Hastings has announced the hiring of Tim Kelly and Greg McGandy as two new assistant vice presidents. Kelly has been hired as assistant vice president of the Gun Lake Branch. He was bom and raised in Caledonia, graduated from Caledonia High School and Michigan State University. He is also a graduate of the Robert M. Perry School of Banking at Central Michigan University and a graduate frem the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Kelly has spent the last 10 years working in community banks. During these years, he was a member of the Middleville Rotary Club and is a past president. He and his wife. Laura, and their daugh­ ters, Kate and Hannah, live near Gun Lake. McGandy has been hired assistant vice president of Mortgage Lending. He is a graduate of Hastings High School as well as Aquinas College. He h' ipent the last 13 years working for local v. nmunity banks. During these years he has been a member of the YMCA, United Way and Ambucs. He along with his wife. Deb. daughter. Megan, and son. Michael, have been long lime residents of Hastings. National Bank of Hastings has recently been approved by the Fannie Mae Foundation to offer fixed rate mortgage products to the communities in which we service. Please feel free to give Greg a call for more information on rates and closing costs. �Pag, 1« - Th. Haatriqa Bennw - Thursday . November 11. 1W9 Afternoon burglar awakens couple YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP * A Cun lake Rond couple asleep in their home last Thursday afternoon were awakened by a would-be burglar who fled the scene after learning the home was occupied, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the woman awoke to hear someone knocking on the door at about 4 p.m. and then heard two people talking just before she heard her locked garage door fly open. Police believe the subjects used a prying type tool to gain entry and fled after discovering the couple's car inside. Nothing was taken and lhe incident remains under investigation. CORRECTION: A Police Beat item in last week's edition of the Banner incorrectly stated that the three boys expelled from Maple Valley Schools for posting a hit list were in trouble again for pointing a cap gun at citizens in Nashville Oct. 29, according to the mother of one of the boys. The woman, who asked not to be identified, said her son was not at the scene, though two of the other expelled boys were. A third boy at the scene, not connected with the alleged cap gun incident, was cited for being a minor in possession of tobacco, she said. er CLASSIF 1 The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 A pre-trial hearing for Michael Ray Mutchie Thursday was postponed pending results of a DNA test, Barry County Cir­ cuit Judge James Fisher ruled Mutchie is awaiting trial on two counts of using a knife to force a 42-year-old woman into submission while he allegedly raped her June 4 at the Middle Lake Grocery store. He is also charged with one count of kidnapping. A hearing to schedule his trial will be held on Nov. 18 at 8:15 un. In other court business Thursday: • Michael Harrison, 19, of Graham, North Carolina was sentenced to spend 3 1/2 to 10 years in prison on his conviction of assault with intent to commit sexual penetration with a 12-year-old girl. The original charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct was dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea to the lesser charge, though Fisher said he purposely exceeded the guideline • for the lesser conviction. "‘-Ci - "That would underestimate the damage you’ve done," said Fisher. "What this really is, is first degree criminal sexual conduct pleaded down, so I scored the guidelines under that.” If convicted on the original charge, Harrison could have spent a maximum of 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White, power windows, power locks, 6 changer cd ptayer. »w»ng package, well inatttfatoed, in great condition arndeAotit Sl 1.000080 948­ 0502 HOME OWNERS! Credit ■o owe can beat Soom may forget you now that you are gam. We wffl arrer forget, no matter bow long yea art goat. Gad aaiy knows the many aa> awere Io the qaestfoew tai our FORECLOSED HOMES! LOW OR $• DOWN! Govt A Bank Repos being sold Now! Financing available! Local list­ ings. 1-800-301-1777 ext 5225. 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Call Better Choice Homes at 1-877-665-7324. life in prison. Harrison was accused of assaulting the girl on April 1 in Hastings. According to defense attorney Frank Hillary, Harrison admits what be did was wrong but claims it was the victim's idea. "He's 19 and she's 12," said Fisher. "She's a child." "You have to consider his mental capacity,” said Hillary. "At 16, be was starting the 9th grade and could finish that, then Ite started his G.E.D. and couldn't finish that." There are plenty of people who don’t like school who have a normal l.Q. or berter," said Fisher According to Chief Assistant Prosecutor Any Kuzava. the victim was bleeding after the incident, but Hillary claims the taps slone could not be considered an injury. "I think it would,'' raid Fisher. "It's clear from the defendant's conduct that Mr. Harrison took advantage of a 12yearold girl while he was a guest in her parents’ home," said Kuzava. 'He claims she was coming on to him. He's behaved in a completely irresponsible manner since his arrest and has taken no steps to improve himself or take responsibility for his actions.* Kuzava requested the maximum county jail sentence for Harrison. Comparing Harrison to convicted sex offender Rodney Franks, who was sexually abused as a child (see related story), Fisher noted Harrison has no history of abuse. •It’s troubling to me that there is nothing in your background that would explain or excuse your behavior,* said Fisher. "You're 19, she's 12. She cannot consent You took advantage of her, you exploited her.* Fisher disagreed with Kuzava's recommendation for a county jail sentence in lieu of prison. He added that the guidelines for the convicted charge do not take into account the impact on society of Harrison's actions. • Kevin Bennett of Battle Creek stood mute on charges of possession of metham­ phetamine and arson for allegedly setting fire to a car in Prairieville Township Sept 13. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf and a Nov. 18 pretrial hearing was scheduled THE FAMILY OF RALPH RICHARDSON wish to ex­ pram thanks for the many acts oflove aad kiadaem d»wa to im at the.time of bto Htaees aad death. It would be taapaaHblr toBstrvfryorw.setetsarhiarlfdt thanks include the many gracious persons who contrib­ uted so much. Weshaflalways love you. THANKS TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR THE MANY CARDS, CALLS, VISITS, FLOWERS AND PRAYERS WHILE I WAS IN MUNSON HOSPITAL IN TRAVERSE CITY FOR OPEN-HEART SURGERY AND WHILE JOHN WAS IN WESTHORE HOSPITAL IN MANISTEE.SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR DAUGH­ TERS AND MY MOTHER FOR THEIR WONDERFUL CARE BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER WE RE­ TURNED HOMEALSO TO OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS, HARRY AND RUBY MEAD. WE ARE BOTH DOING WELL. MAY YOU ALL BE BLESSED IN YOUR OWN LIVES AS WE ARE. JOHN A MY RTLE CVDDAHEE • William Ellsworth Bloom of Lansing, formerly of Hastings, had a probation violation petition dismissed. Bloom is on probation on a conviction of violating the n, looked outside and saw the girl lying r biting her in the face. k the dog on the bead with a screw driver,’ it to bump into another person before disc mortgage broker’s act • Harold Miller, 53, of Hastings, failed to appear for his hearing on one count of resisting and obstructing a police officer on May 27 in Johnstown Township. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest ...in need of Quality printing? Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK! |-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings Call 616-945-9554 assault with a dangerous t of police property, fteem when ordered by police. The girl Bed. but a chase was soon dircorainued when she ran s stop i Another deputy spotted lhe car at Apple Street and Industrial f tempted to stop her «the McDonald's parking lol with no success, offi After a chase that led the deputy to TiHoUott Lake Road, Quimby Ro id Cedar Creek Road, the girt tried to ram a county eraiser, causing sth vehicles to lodge together. After a deputy then pulled the driver from behind the wheel, the vehi �The Huhnga Bennet - Thuradey. Novembet 11, 19W - Paqa 17 Freeport Elevator accident affects area farm businesses by Ruth Zachary SufL Writer When a quarter of a million pounds of com fell from an overhead ailo within about five seconds at the Freeport Elevator Thursday afternoon, it had a far reaching impact on local farm businesses The accident occurred when lhe center cone dropped out of the center overhead silo and the com spilled onto the ground in an ana between two main structures, fanning out to cover an area of about 35 x 70 feet of ground Owner Jim Decker said m spite of some extra strong reinforcement features built in to strengthen the structures, when between 4,500 and 5,000 bushels of com fe!1 all at once, "nothing could withstand the im­ pact' The force of the grain's weigh’ severely damaged three grain legs, blew out a ce­ ment poured wall at the west side of the overhead silo, collapsed another cement Hock wall at the east where the electric power room was. bent three 10-inch T beams, and bent the grating over the com delivery pit. Specifically, Decker said two of the grain legs were "completely totaled" and one was significantly damaged. Some of the equipment had only been installed within the last year or so. There are two other overhead silos at the north and south of the damaged center silo. The one to the north is full of grain. The one to the south was only partially filled. The green leg also collapsed a portion of the south overhead silo. The vacuum created by the exiting grain actually inverted the roof of the center silo. "We are just thankful that nobody got hurt," he said. Decker called his insurance adjuster in DeMoines, Iowa, who told Decker to pl.otvgraph and document everything. The preliminary estimates of the cost are uncertain. "A couple of scary figures as to the amount of the damage have been sug­ gested," Decker said. The damage might amount to around $200,000 to $250,000, and how much will be covered is also un­ certain. Consumers Power came to shut off the power while Decker clipped the feed wires to the grain system, so the electricity to the grain systems allowed as much as pos­ sible in the Elevator to be operational. The office has power. He was told to do all he could to salvage the com. He made ready with an auger to begin the cleanup The work <«f the auger is to pick up the ,Train and channel it to a designated source, the effxt being as if it were being vacuumed. People in the community began to hear about the catastrophe. After 5 pjn. more than 30 people came, mostly fanners, to help retrieve the corn and to help clean up. They came with trucks, tractors, wagons, and semis, with vacuum/auger systems to help pick up the grain. The fire department blocked off that part of the street so they could work By 11 p.m. most of it had been stored in an empty silo in the back of the Eleva­ tor. By midnight, the larger of the dam­ aged parts had been cleaned up or removed to a better place for pickup. Old Village General in Freeport sent piz­ zas and drinks down the street to the eleva­ tor for the workers. He said "The community of Freeport is just awesome when it comes to helping out a person in need. There were so many, 1 couldn't name them all, but we won't ever forget their help!" Decker said he and others who helped were able to recover around 90 percent of the grain. Decker estimates repairs to the feed de­ livery area will be completed in about a week, but repairs to the grain department will take months. Repairs will be made as speedily as possible. "We are not able to take in any more new crop com this season, or grind any ear com for feed. We can still grind shelled com, however." Decker is concerned about inconvenience to customers. On the other hand lu is hopeful customers will continue to support the Elevator by pt’Tchasing those products and services it can still provide, during the recovery period. The Freeport Elevator serves fanners in the Middleville, Caledonia, Lakewood, and Hastings areas. Questions may be di­ rected to Decker at 765-8421. Delton teen gets prison sentence for raping boy by Shelly Suiter SuffWnKr Rejecting claims by defense counsel that It-ycar-oM Rodney Franks would be aasanted and raped in prison, Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher sentenced the convicted sex offender Thursday to spend 3 1/2 to 11 yean in the Michigan Depart­ meat of Caraclwna. As part of his sentence, Fisher recom­ mended Franks be referred to a specialized treatment program for sax offenders such as those available at the Muskegon and Jack­ son prisons. There is no guarantee, however, dial Franks will be counseled while in prison. -There is no program I could put him in that would satisfy the need to protect soci­ ety,* said Fisher. -Society and the victim deserve Io be protected from this behavior. I’m not imposing probation because there is too much danger." Citing ■ report from Franks' psycholo­ gist. Fisher pointed out that Franks is at risk to re-offend without rehabilitation and that Ik n at risk for sexual addiction Tn the past, I've imposed 45 to 60 yean for this kind of offense, sentences which were upheld by the court of appeals," said Fisher. The suggestion that I impose a probationary sentence and the suggestion that there is no protectx n available in the Michigan Department of Corrections is an assertion I do not accept* Franks pleaded guilty to one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct invtsaing penetration with a 9-year-old boy in exchange for five identical counts being a’ — ;__ J UlSlTHSSeu. He could hive been sentenced to a max­ imum of life in prison on each count. The rapes reportedly occurred in Hope Township from February until April of this year and involved Franks forcing the boy to the floor during the acts. "The victim received injury," said assis­ tant Barry Comity Prosecutor, Vicky Alspaugh. "At one point, he asked his mother for a band aid and he is still having - .n------- '-.a v ---..I. ■ prooterns wnn no oowets. According to Alspaugh, fashioning a recommended sentence was difficult for all parties involved, including defense attor­ ney Carol Jones Dwyer. "Ms. Dwyer and I agonized over what would constitute justice in this matter," said Alspaugh. "it came down to weighing the cost of protecting society from the po­ tentials that have been made dear by the defendant’s conduct and his need for treat­ ment" Alspaugh expressed her wish that sex of­ fenders like Franks who grew up being sexually abused could be sent to rehabilita­ tion facilities while being kept separate from society. "That is nor available u us,* said Alspaugh. 'In looking at the history of this young man. I've come to the conclu­ sion that the weight has to be on the pro­ tection of society." The nine-year-old victim has reported that Franks used force and violence to complete the rapes, said Alspaugh "He did have injury, his neck has been stiff and sore from being pinned to the floor while this act was perpetrated on him." said Alspaugh Franks suffers from detachment disorder which causes him to be withdrawn from the offense, said Alspaugh while citing a psychology report. It also concludes that Franks is a textbook example of a victim who later pu put am. "1 think this case mere than any other I've handled challenges our ability to serve the ends of justice which looks to protect society, to punish and to rehabilitate,’ said Dwyer during the sentencing. "It may be that there is no way ts serve all three." Franks was arrested just after his 18th birthday while he was a junior at Delton Kellogg High School, said Dwyer. Franks was bom Rodney Starkweather to an Ionia couple, said Dwyer. His birth fa­ ther has died and his mother’s location is not known. "He was removed just after his eighth birthday from a horrendous home in Ionia County." said Dwyer. "It took until he was eight years old for the Sate of Michigan to find out what was going on." Not only was Rodney sexually abused by bis parents and their friends, said Dwyer, but his father often beat his mother and various other people in front of the children. "The mother left, leaving the children behind and the father threatened to bum the house down with the children inside," said Dwyer. "Rodney, then 8 years old, had lived a life where be was sexually abused by his mother rod father and while they watched, he was to put on sex shows for their friends. "I wonder, where was the State of Michigan?" continued Dwyer. "Rodney needed years of treatment, but it never After Franks was removed from his par­ ents. he was placed in a series of three fos­ ter homes, said Dwyer. "Foster home number one was no piece of cake, but it was OK, but the state failed to protect him from his mother and father," she said. They found Rodney and his sib­ lings so the stare broke the bond with the foster parents and moved them again.* But in the second foster home, Franks was again sexually abused "essentially at the hands of the stale," she said. Dwyer went on to explain that his third set of foster parents were in the process of adopting Franks and his siblings when he "was wrongly accused of doing something to his sister," she said. Franks was "kicked out" and one year later, Dwyer said, the adoptive father ad­ mitted to sexually abusing the children and was sent to prison. That’s five years of hell after his first eight years of hell," she noted. "Finally, he had the good fortune to meet Mr. and Mrs. Franks in the spring at 8994." According to Dwyer, Franks often un­ derwent prychologfoai ovahtMMn*. bunever received treatment fbr his victimiza­ tion In 1995. Rodney was sent to Pin, Rest after he took off with a loaded gun. "What we have is a boy who by his 17th birthday has never bad any treatment per se for the problems that ailed him," said Dwyer. "What do you do from here? If he bad been four months younger when he was arrested, we could have managed inpa­ tient treatment." In her efforts to keep Franks from prison, Dwyer pointed out that incarcera­ tion would only protect society from Franks temporarily. "It defers the problem." she told Fisher. "If we oee him as a danger dow, we have to ask ourselves what risk is society pu at if we release him several years from now? We know treatment doesn't happen in prison." According to Dwyer, Franks would be sexually abused yet again, this time by prison inmafm "And again, it will be the State of Michigan that did it to him," she said. She went on to add that Franks has no prior criminal history and that other than attempting to have sex with a classmate in a vacant school room last year, he is a normal student. Dwyer offered Fisher two possible alter­ natives from prison, which included a Vic­ tory Outreach program near Detroit and a rehabilitation facility called "Maiden House." "I’m just trying to see if we can make it up to Rodney for the failure the system caused him," she said. Franks also asked Fisher for leniency. "When it was found 1 was doing inap­ propriate behaviors... I admitted it right away," he said. "I’m sorry for what I've done. 1 wish for a chance to prove I’ve changed and can be a productive person in society." "There's no question this is a horrible case," said Fisher, "and you never had a chance to live a normal life. Certainly there are many instances when life is not fair and this is one example." STREET NAME SIGNS 71911 EMERGENCY 2 [Home Address Signs 3 4 rtr-x/c IJXX^lV r»> ..I,.* rBARRY COl'MT ORDJ.VA.'Vt E Action Signs 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 648-8618 w TM r~ 888-577-7446 private: drive signs A 16-year-oW Middleville girt who apparently passed out while driving on South Grey Court in Yankee Springs Meadows Thursday drove her vehicle oft the road, struck a modular home and then smashed into the homeowner's parked pickup truck, according to the Hastings Post al the Michigan State Police. Driver Sarah Elizabeth Wiese was treated for a minor injury at the scene by Thomapple Township Emergency Services and no citation was issued. Her passenger. Christopher Worth, 16, ol Wayland was not hurt. The impact tore the skirting from the modular home causing about $1,000 damage. According to a witness, lhe home's occupants were asleep inside when the crash occurred. The pickup truck was also severely damaged. Police said Wiese was not wearing a seatbelt while Worth was using a restraint. (Banner photo) Bomb threats still plague Thomapple Kellogg schools by Patricia Johns Stiff Writer Bomb threats at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School on Nov. 8 and 10 and al the high school Nov., 9 continued the se- ries of threats since the beginning of the school year. As of yesterday, Wednesday, Nov. 10, there have been six threats, five at the new middle school and one at the high school, since classes started in late August. Students were evacuated from the middle school to the high school gymnasium Monday and Wednesday. High school stu­ dents were evacuated to the middle school gym on Tuesday. The schools have developed policies for these events which provide guidelines for teachers. Teachers are to bring lessons for students while they art in the gyms, and they are to take roll and keep attendance records. -hack into lhe . buildings unless the state police and offi­ cers with the Middleville unit of the Barry County Sheriff’s department have declared the buildings safe. Often police officers must wait for the arrival of a specially trained dog before the buildings can be re­ opened. The high school threat on Tuesday also closed the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library for the duration of the search. Students will not have to attend extra days of school since they are released at the regular times. Students are served lunch, including those who would usually bring their lunches. A special pickup area for students has been set up in front of the administration building for parents who transport their children at the end of the school day. The school district is also participating in the "Fast 50" program sponsored by Silent Observer and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Superintendent Jay Cason announced at the Nov. 8 Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education meeting that the interpretation of he state law mandating expulsion in cases of threatening language may mean > — permanent expulsion, not just for 180 days. Permanent expulsion means that stu­ dents would not be able to attend any publie school in Michigan. He also noted that it is district policy to notify parents when a suspected student will be interviewed by a police officer on school grounds. Middle School principal Mike Spahr told The Banner that when students come into the office to volunteer information, a police officer may speak to them wrt’.iout the know ledge of a parent. The district does not control police in­ terviews not held on school property. Assemblies have been held with all teams at the middle school to explain the serious consequences of bomb threats. The members of the student council also held an all-school assembly to present the im­ pact of these threats have had from a stu­ dent perspective. Letters h^ve been sent io all parents in the district and a public forum was held, attended by 100 parents. The frustration and dismay felt by students, parents, fac­ ulty, staff and the community can be heard in conversations in local stores and on sidewalks. Hey Rabbit Reaser turning 40 might be scary, but there's no sense getting “harey". BUCKLE UP Clerical > Z “ 19.96 ea - 2 or more *17.96 ea Made while you wait - 5 minutes Call A Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs "Any Name" Pvt Rd Signs Driver passes out; crashed into home, truck Love Ya, Happy B-Day - November 11th - Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. 1st, 2nd & 3rd s8.OO-s9.55 No experience necessary Must be a quick learner And detail oriented. Basic computer skills Long term commitment Near Kent Co. Airport 474-8134 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Experienced Expert Installation A Fast Friendly Senrice fck Direct Insurance Billing Highest Quality Glass and Materials Guaranteed Workmanship Free Mobile or Pick Up and Delivery Call -61 6-945-SO8 218 N. Jefferson St. Downtown Hastings �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 11. 1999 Hastings Mfg. results show slight decline ...continued Steven ]. Biermacher MIDDLEVILLE Steven J. Biermacher, age 46, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, November 9. 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Biermacher was bom on October 26, 1953 in Grand Rapids, the son of Herbert A Dorothy (Beining) Biermacher He was raised in Grand Rapids and Middleville areas and attended Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Grand Rapids, and graduated from Thomapple Kellogg schools in Middleville in!971. He was married to Lory A. Cool on November 28, 1980 and she survives. Mr. Biermacher was employed al the Barry County Road Commission for the past 25 years and part-time for Home Depot 1 n Grand Rapids. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church of Caledonia, former member of the Jaycees. was an avid outdoorsman enjoying camping, boating, snowmobiling, and landscaping. Mr. Biermacher was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert A Dorothy Biermacher; and father-in-law, Jim Cool. He is also survived by daugher, Chelsea at home; mother-in-law, Dorothy Cool of Freeport; four brothers. Ronald (Marcia) Biermacher of Cascade, Gary (Lynn) Biermacher of Middleville, Michael (Jodi) Biermacher of Middleville, and John (Sue) Biernwchcr of Kalamazoo; two sisters, Janice (Michael) Willette of Grand Rapids. Mid Kathleen Moore of Middleville; two sisters in-law, Becky Recd, and Rosemary Count both of Delton; two brothers-inlaw. Jim Cool of Hastings, and Rodney Cool of Freeport; many nieces A O. K. "Red’ Washbum NASHVILLE O. K. “Red" Washbum, age 79, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 1999 at Thomapple Manor where he had been a resident for 2-1/2 years He was bom September 28, 1920 in Cooper Center, the son of Charles & Zjcna (Laudcnslager) Washbum. Mr. Washbum attended Hastings High School and served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was married to Virginia Hines on February 23, 1940 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Washbum retired from St. Regis Paper Company after 35 years of service. He was also employed at Ingersoll Steel in Kalamazoo and Clark Equipment, and he built A owned Fine Lake Grochcry Store. He was a member of the American Legion #298 in Battle Creek and was Chaplain A Commander three times for the Thomapple Valley VFW Post #8260 in Nashville. He enjoyed being with his family, his Golden Retr :ver dog: “Guy”, and gardening A fishing. Mr. Washbum was preceded in death by Visitation will be on Thursday from 240*4:00 and 600-8:00 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. The Rite of Christian Burial will be Friday. November 12. 1999 at 11:00 A M. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia with Father David E LeBlanc officiating. two sons: Dennis Washbum in 1998 and Dale Washburn in 1994; also two brothers A 1 sister. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; son David (Betty) Washbum of Lansing; daughters, Dianne (Jerry) Roush of Dowling, and Debra (Ron) Doolittle of West Olive; many grandchildren A great grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Linda French of Hastings. and Joanne Washbum of Mancelona. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 11, 1999, from 11.*00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 1:00 P.M. at the Maple Valley Chapel with lhe VFW Post #8260 from Nashville officiating. Burial will take place at Union Cemetery in Dowling. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association. The Hastings Manufacturing Company posted financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended Sept. 30. The marketer ot automotive-related prod­ ucts reported sales of $9.0 million for the third quarter, compared with sales of $9.3 million for the same period in 1998. Net sales decreased 3 percent due to the com­ pany’s lower piston ring exports, which off­ set slightly improved sales in the domestic market for aftermarket piston rings, private brand and original equipment products. Hastings reported third-quarter net in­ come of $62,565, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared with $255,538, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 1998. Higher production costs, including non-recurring expenses related to upgrades in its manufacturing processes as well as additional labor and overhead expenses, contributed to the decline in net profitabil­ ity Hastings posted sales for the first nine months of 1999 of $27.7 million, compared with $29.8 million during the same period in 1998. The company attributed the decline to lower export sales, due primarily to po­ litical ai'd economic factors in the coun'ries where Hastings does business, as well as the company's efforts to realign distribution channels within one of its major foreign markets. Lila Carpenter LOWELL - Donald L. Fountain, age 62. of Lowell, and formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, November 9,1999. Mr. Fountain was a member of the First DELTON - Mn. Lila Carpenter, age 86. of Delton and formerly of Doster, of Hastings; sisters. Beverly (Jack) Lambka of Hastings. Shirley Totals of Belding; step-children. Sharon (Jim) Wood of Hudsonville, Mary (Larry) Wiers of Jenison, Rick (Della) Wiersum of Clarksville. Steve (Beth) Wiersum of Lowell. Sue (Rich) Sandusky of Cutlerville; many step-grandchildren; Memorial contributions may be made to the A.nerican Heart Association or Charity of One's Choice nieces & nephews. ... , Visitation will be Thursday. November II. 1999 fmm 21*-4;00 and 7.00-9:00 Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. P.M \ i , ' . Rothgcrst Chapel with Reverend Borland Margesson of First Baptist Church of 616-945-9554 changes in our manufacturing processes and have incurred additional expenses as a result of shifting to cell-based production,” said Andrew Johnson. Hastings co-CEO. “These investments are helping make our operations more cost-effective and improve our quality, delivery and, ultimately, cus­ tomer satisfaction levels. We arc already seeing stronger demand in the domestic pis­ ton ring and automotive products markets, and arc optimistic that the tide will also change in our export business, reversing these sales and earnings declines.’’ Gross margin (gross profit as a percent­ age of sales) was 26.4 percent for the third quarter, compared to 29.7 percent for the same period in 1998. For the first nine months of 1999, gross profit was 27.5 per­ cent of sales compared to 31.1 percent dur­ ing the same period in 1998. The decline in gross margin is primarily attributable to changes in the production process, as well as additional labor and overhead costs to improve the company’s production fill rate. Margins were also impacted by higher- Donald L Fountain Baptist Church of Lowell. He is survived by his wife. Barbara: children. Terry Fountain of Kentwood. Don Jr., of Lansing; mother. Inez Miller Lowell officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of The First Baptist Church of Lowell. 2275 W. Main. passed sway Monday, November 8. 1999 in Wayland. Michigan Lila was born in Kalamazoo on April 8. 1913. the daughter of Clyde and Iva (Cos) Brennan. She was married to Howard Carpenter on March 14, 1938 and he preceded her in death in 1990. Lila loved knitting and crocheting and , costs. General and administrative expenses decreased in the quarter and ninc-month pe­ riods, enabling the company to increase certain sales and promotional spending. Hastings also reported that it is in discus­ sions with legal counsel for its retired union workers over cost-shanng of health care benefits. Hastings amended its health bene­ fit plan in 1997, asking its retirees to pay a portion of their health benefits. Legal coun­ sel for the retirees has recently asked that the company eliminate cost-sharing and provide benefits to retirees at the pre­ amendment level. Hastings reported it is analyzing the proposal, which, if imple­ mented. could have a material adverse ef­ fect on the company's future operations. “This issue docs not impact our day-today operations." Andrew Johnson said. "Like many companies in America, we arc grappling with the issue of spiraling health care costs. We believe that cost-sharing is an appropriate solution to help ensure long­ term results of Hastings Manufacturing. Subsequent to the third quarter. Hastings entered a joint venture with Troy. Mich.based Intraco Corp. As previously an­ nounced. the two companies have formed Casite Intraco. L.L.C., which will do busi­ ness as The Casite Company. The new en­ tity will develop, market and sell Casite branded vehicle chemicals around the world. “This joint venture will maximize the Casitc brand over the long term,” Hastings Co­ CEO Mark Johnson said. "Hastings expects the new Casite business will contribute a modest, positive impact to financial results in the year 2000.” giving her crafts away. She is survived by a daughter. Marian (Lee) Cook of Delton; sons. Melvin (Judy) Hillsdale; a brother, Wayne (Lillian) Brennan of Kalamazoo; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and several nieces services werp held on Noveiatar, at the Reverend Dan Minor officiated. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Memorial contributions may be made to Bernard Historical Society. Exchange Young Citizens of the Month named Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors tor November from the Exchange Club of Hastings are Greg Cain, Bath Lynch. Amanda Hurless. Curtis Kraiman and Caleb Case and Exchange Club President John Johnston. Missing from the photo is Kriste Pratt priced components the company purchased in its efforts to meet customer requirements while it worked through its production process change. Total operating expenses decreased 3 percent dunng the third quarter of 1999 and 4.9 percent for the first nine months, re­ flecting the company's efforts to manage Net income during the first nine months of 1999 was also lower, coming in at $363,780, or $0.47 per diluted share. Versus $1.2 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, during the first nine months of 1998. “We arc making critical and significant Sam Larson was selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month for November at St. Rose School. He is shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. Alyssa Case, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk. is Young Citizen of the Month for November from Pleasantview Elementary School Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club ot Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades tor November are Lacie Hughes and Sean McConnon, with teacher Don Schils. Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for November, as aatortr rt by the Exchange Club of Hastkigs. are Kayleigh DelCono and Lindsay Kam, shown with teacher Jamie Murphy. Star Elementary's Young Citizen of the Month for November is Megan Robinson, shown here with Principal Jo Stebbins. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for November, as selected by lhe Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Brandon Roberts. Seth Mansfield and Jessica Burch, with teacher Melissa Daniels �Join us in remembering our Nation's heroes and heroines who served, fought and died to preserve our freedom. We can never repay the debt of gratitude owed to these Veterans 'W1 November 11 1999 Dewey's Sales & Service & Auto Sales Brian's Tire & Service 235 S. lefferson St., Hastings 945-9549 Staffmark 1 Formerly Flexible Personnel) 1111 W. Green St., Hastings Temporary S Direct Placements 725 W. State St., Suite B Hastings 945-4915 948-8555 Dreisbach Pontiac, Olds, GMC Trucks MacLeod Chiropractic 128 W. Center. Hastings 328 N. Michigan. Hastings 948-3170 Coleman Agency 203 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings 945-3412 Weltons King's Electronics & Appliances 130 W. State St, Hastings 945-4284 Pet World 401 N. Broadway, Hastings 221 W. Mill St, Hastings 945-5352 948-PETS 948-8000 Advanced Commercial Printers The Hastings Banner 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastings 133 E. State St. Hastings 945-9554 945-9105 Progressive Graphics Thomas A. Davis Jeweler 115 S. lefferson St.. Hastings 138 W. State St., Hastings 945-9249 948-9884 Eye & E.N.T. Specialists, P.C. Kimfcriy I Norm. MD • Dmi D Hdrrrf. MD Mtfcari S NdMwv. MD 1761 W. M-43 Hwy. (Gn Lk Rd.) Hastings 945-3888 _______________________________ Hodges Jewelry 122 W. State St.. Hastings 945-2963 . ... Allstate Tom Salingue Agency Chrysler Superstore of Hastings 136 E. State St.. Hastings 1455 W. State St. Hastings 945-4030 945-9383 • 800-888-6164 1310 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings _______ 945-2421_______ 152 W. State St., Hastings 945-3226 • 945-2263 Fax 945-2015 BUI Seif Chevrolet, Buick & Geo, Inc. 1435 S. Hanover, Hastings 945-2425 __________________ __ ____________________ . Gavin Ford-Mercury Hastings Office Supply Plumb's Valu-Rite Foods Ponderosa Steakhouse Bosley Pharmacy Girrbach Funeral Home 902 W. State St., Hastings 220 S. Market. Hastings 118 S. lefferson St., Hastings 328 S. Broadway, Hastings 945-4921 948-3700 945-3429 945-3252 �Page 20 The Hastings Bannei Thursday, November 11, 1999 County adopts ‘tight’ $9,62 million budget for 2000...continued from page The COA had asked for $30,000 but got $15,000 as it did this year; the Conserva­ tion District wanted $12,500 but was bud­ geted for $2,000, lhe same as this year; Child Care Welfare requested $2,500 but was pegged for $500 as budgeted this year; and $25,000 was requested for park appro­ priation, but was granted $8,000, the same as past years While it appears that the County Court­ house and Grounds budget received an in­ crease from $270,758 in 1999 to $301,861 for 2000, Brown said the largest portion of that hike is because of a new cost account­ ing mechanism used to accurately reflect the cost of fringe benefits for employees in each department Before, "the amount bud­ geted for benefits (in that department) was less than the cost." he said. In the past, the projected costs of fringe benefits were di­ vided into an equal percentage for each county department regardless of how many family plans or single benefit plans were in a particular department, Brown explained. "We re still spending the same (for bene­ fits) on the whole, but it’s being accounted for more accurately by departments. The change is the way it is spread out." Some departments, such as the Sheriff's Department have slightly less funding in the new budget than the current year be- cause of the new method of accounting for fringe benefit costs while others, such as the commissioners' budget, show an in­ crease because of it. he said. Properly taxes arc the single largest por­ tion of the county's annual revenues, pro­ viding $5.2 million or 56 percent of the to­ tal revenue for the year. Brown said. federal and state funds amount to nearly $2.4 million of expected revenue, which represents 25 percent of the funds expected to come into the county coffers next year. "The remaining five sources of revenue are licenses and permits, charges for ser­ vices, rents and interest, fines and forfeits and other revenue provide the remaining $2 million or 19 percent." he said. Costs for law enforcement and courts to­ tal $5.8 million (60 percent) of lhe pro­ jected $9.62 million general fund budget. Other expenditures are in administration and internal services, including the county clerk and treasurer’s offices, and represent 23 percent of next year's budget, health, societal and education services, including the health department and mental health appropriations, are nine percent of the bud­ get; and planning and development, amount to eight percent. Only one citizen. Ward Weiler of Hast­ ings, asked questions at the board's public hearing, held before lhe budget was adopted. Brown said he appreciates the coopera­ tion, analysis and input that commission­ ers. elected officials, department heads, his staff and others gave to the task of formu­ lating the new budget. Bailey also ex­ pressed thanks for their work. In other business, the county board: • Re-appointed George Leonard of Delton to the County Building Authority for a three year term, ending in Dec. 2002. • Heard Commissioner Clare Tripp report that work is underway al the new animal shelter. • Received copies of a booklet called "Case Histories In Cooperation" from the Building Tiust Committee, composed of Tom Mohler, Kcnsingcr Jones, Patti Oak­ "Mohler told that board that "We came up with three different goals that we fell needed Io be addressed in terms of building trust among governmental entities:” a pur­ pose for bringing intergovernmental units together, a need to highlight some of the successful cooperative ventures that already occurred or were occurring at that lime, and provide some common core knowledge and training through the local Leadership Pro­ gram. "Our premise is that we can accomplish an awful lol more through cooperation, and the basis of cooperation is trust." Mohler said. "It was really fun putting this together.” Jones said of the booklet. The articles in the booklet arc from a series of articles, re­ searched and written by Jones, that were published in the Reminder. "Very little - good or bad - will happen in Barry County without the involvement of the County Board of Commissioners," he said. "That’s why it's important to build trust in the Board of Commissioners and for lhe Board of Commissioners to build trust in the people that elected them...Please read the book." Jones said. He added that Commissioner Sandy James had contributed to research and "great ideas." land and Jack Bender. The booklet is a pro­ ject of the Barry County Futuring group. The project was the result of action groups that were formed after an Intergov­ ernmental Symposium was held in 1998, Mohler said Jones wrote the articles in the booklet, which presents true story examples of local intergovernmental cooperation that have protected resources, provided services for senior citizens, families and children and belter emergency services. "Your vision of what the county is and should be will have a lol to do with lhe kind of county your kids and grandkids will inherit," Jones said. • Sold a "totaled" 1994 Chevrolet Caprice patrol car to the village of Mid­ dleville for $3,000. Middleville plans to use the vehicle for parts to repair a vehicle it owns and 'come up with one solid patrol car," Commissioner Sandy James said. The Caprice has an engine and transmission with less than 25,000 miles on it. Under­ sheriff Don Ford said. • Listened to James report that the County Facilities and Property Committee and the architectural firm of Landmark De­ sign arc discussing the floor plan and struc­ tural aspects of the former City Hall, which lhe county now owns. The county is considering using the structure to house Friend of the Court. • Presented a resolution to Mike Hook, president of the County Historical Society, commending the society's accomplish­ ments on its 35th anniversary. 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TAXES DOWN - SEE DREISBACH FOR DETAILS MONTH 3 TO CHOOSE FROM START1HG AT $18,995 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-11-18.pdf 126a955632d4019e2cb09395d5e7712c PDF Text Text Exotic animal law examined Jennings, Bowne bound for college Delton, Hastings honor students See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 10 See Pages 13 and 15 nAbl• PUBLIC LIBRARV THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1999 VOLUME 146, NO. 46 PRICE 50* News Church activists Briefs: fighting for fives after cottage fire Special blood drive planned A special Rod Cross Blood drive will be beid from noon to 5:45 p.m. Monday. Nov. 29, in honor of Jean and Ed Freeland, who were badly bunted in a house fire last Friday nifht a: their Head Lake home ia Hope Township The two victims remained in critical condition Wednesday in the bum unit of Bronsou Hospital in Kalamatoo Anyone who is nt least 17 yean of ape. weipM at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably pood health and who hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute DDA will meet next on Dec. 6 The regulariy schadtuad Downtown Development Authority meeting for this month has been canceled. ' The DDA Board's nest meeting will be a joint session with the Hastiaga Planning Commission at 7:50 p.m. Monday. Dec 6, to discuss the Gove East Side Development Report. The meeting will be held ia City Council chambers ■ City Hall Thanksgiving dinner planned Margaret and Larry Hollenbeck will once again host and cook Thanksgiving dinner for anyone who would like to come. The meal win be held at 2 pan. on Thanksgiving day (Thursday, Nov. 25) at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Turkey and all the traditional trimmings, plus me. will be served. Call 945-4701 or 945-9374 for reaervaliom Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A day of helping and good fellowship at their church bazaar Friday turned to terror later that night for Ed and Jean Freeland, who found themselves fighting for their lives after their cottage burst into flames. The couple remain in critical condition in the Trauma Care and Bum Unit at Kalamazoo's Bronson Hospital, where Ed Freeland is being treated for bums on 75 percent of his body, while Jean reportedly was burned over 50 percent of her body. According to daughter-in-law Amy Freeland, however, Jean "is doing great" and Ed is "surprising the doctors." Only immediate family are able to be at their bedsides, according to Pastor Buff Coe of the Hastings First United Methodist Church, where the couple has been very ac­ tive for many years. "They are certainly greatly loved by this congregation." said Coe. who has spent countless hours with the family at the hos­ by pital. He has not been permitted by hospital staff to visit with the couple because of precautions being taken to prevent infec­ tion. According to Coe, Ed underwent skin grafting surgery Monday afternoon and he and Jean are currently on ventilators to help them breathe An American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 29, from noon to 5.45 p.m. at the Hastings First United Methodist Church to help replenish Bronson Hospital's bloou bank, which is being used to treat »he Freelands. "That's one thing that the family asked for." said Coe. "A lot of people have ex­ pressed interest in doing that." According to Coe, Jean. 67. and Ed, 71. had spent Friday at the church because Jean was the chairperson for the gently used items booth at the Teddy Bear Christmas Bazaar sponiored by the United Methodist Women. "Jean is our church treasurer and was, as of a couple of years ago, the president of the United Methodist Women." said Coe. "Both hau worked very hard on the church Next travel film is about France The 51st season of the Hastings Kiwanis “World Travel Scries” will continue at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the Central School Auditorium with a travelogue on "France Afloat.” Keaard Lawrence will be on hand to narrate for the presentation of his bazaar" The couple stayed at the church until the evening dinner was served, which they en­ joyed with their son, Doug, his wife, Amy, and their two children. "They stayed and cleaned up after the of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Committee left) Alissa Davis of Gavin Ford. Mariam Swift of Hospice. Barb of the Hastings Public Library. Dixie Stadel-Manshum of the Bruce Hunt and Patty Knorr, both of National Bank of Hastings; Bob of Thomapple Ophthalmology; Dave Wren of the Jaycees, Anne Eillis of Health Foods, Brian Shumway of Barry County Substance Abuse, Kristin RojJMon of Manpower and Karen Heath of Second Hand Comers, Inc. Edward and Jean Freeland dinner," said Coe. "From what I’m told, they were the last ones out die 4ocr." The couple was staying «t their Head Lake cottage in a small community of cot­ tages on a two-track al 5400 Wilkins Road while their new home was under construc­ tion near the Thornapple River in Rutland Township. When they arrived at the cottage at about 9:15 that night, it is speculated that the couple attempted to ignite a wall-mounted propane healer. "That's my understanding," said BarryPrairieville-Hope Township Fire Department Chief Merle Payne. Authorities believe an explosion occurred and that die couple either crawled or walked out of the burning structure. One neighbor reported that a woman came to his door with a bloody face asking for an ambulance and the couple was later taken by Aircare's medical helicopter to Bronson. According to another report, however, a neighbor who heard the explosion rescued the couple from the burning home. The cottage is a total loss and the cause remains under investigation by Spc./Det./Sgt. Rick Kempski of the Michigan Slate Police Fire Marshall Division in Paw Paw. Kempski could not be reached for com­ ment. "I know they've lived in this area virtu­ ally their whole lives, said Coe. "They've See VICTIMS, continued page 16 field project last year The school board also awarded a contract for excavation work for the field to the Lee Van Drunen Co. of Byron Center for a bid of $84,998. Previous fund-raising efforts have brought in other funds for the field in addi­ tion to the foundation money, but thus far only enough has been received to cover the cost of the field. Hopes are to continue NEWS BRIEFS The Curious Savage’ planned in DeHon Delton Kellogg High School students will present the play The Curious Savage' this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 and 20. at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $3 per person. The play takes place in the 'Cloisters,' a home for people with mild mental disorders. A mother is committed to the facility by her children, who then discover she has hidden the money they hope to inherit. The audience is left to compare the 'sanity' of the mother's children to the "insanity" of the Cloisters. Cast members are pictured in costume. Chairman Jim Bailey will turn on the Christmas lights that evening. The public is again invited to join the group Christmas caroling that will take place around the courthouse trees and then proceed to downtown and elsewhere. The Exchange Club and Kiwanis Club will be serving hot chocolate and cookies. Saturday's celebration Dec. 4 includes old time Christmas crafts and more at Historic Charlton Park from 12 to 5 p.m., a live nativity at 12:30 p.m. in downtown Hast­ ings, proceeding to the Courthouse lawn; and a Christmas parade, hosted by the Hast­ ings Lions Club, at 2 p.m. "We treasure the old. progress with the new" is the pa­ rade theme. At 7 p.m., six storytellers, in­ cluding Jenifer Ivinskas" will present a "Winter Evening of Tales" al the Battle Creek Outdoor Center Lodge in the Dowling area. mas Past al Historic Charlton Park from 12 to 5 p.m., a Holiday Home Tour of six homes in the Hastings area from 2:30-5:30 p.m., including a hospitality hour from 2-3 p.m. at the Episcopal Parish House; and the Thomapple Wind Band Concert at 3 p.m. at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. Work on new HHS soccer field begins Hastings High School. The Hastings School Board Monday ac­ cepted an additional gift of $10,000 from the Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation for the soccer field. The founda­ tion already donated $50,000 to the soccer As usual, musical entertainment will be provided before the showing and during intermission. Appear on Page 2 The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Committee is in full gear planning for its county wide Christmas Festival. "The festival begins Thursday. Dec. 2 and will continue through the weekend with something for everyone," said Com­ mittee member Alissa Davis. Music at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings will launch the festival, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Special guests will be the Thomapple River Boys, Randy Noom, Jonna Joba and Jerry Ball. Events on Friday, Dec. 3 include an open house from 3-5 at the Chamber's new of­ fice and open houses at area businesses from 5-8 p.m. with highlighted gift items and refreshments. On the County Court­ house lawn, luminaries will glow and the Kellogg Community College Singers and the Lakewood Choral Society will sing from 5:45-6:15 p.m. Tree decorating on the Courthouse lawn will take place at the same time and letters may be mailed to Santa. Dedication of the newly restored com­ munity nativity scene will be held at 6:15 p.m. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and Barry County Board of Commissioners by Mary Warner Stiff Writer Work is beginning this week on a new soccer field, which will be located next tc existing ball diamonds in the back of travel film. The presentation will be the third of a series of seven Friday evenings for this season, which runs through April. Lawrence’s film this Friday evening on France will feature a different perspective of the country . Ticket prices will continue to be $4 for adults and $1 for students. Adults who want to purchase season tickets may do so for $20 and senior citizens may buy them for $5 each. The rickets may be purchased at JAd Graphics, Neil s Printing. Walker­ Fluke Accounting on Apple Street or at the door on the night of the travelogue. Additional Chamber plans Christmas Festival fund-raising to make possible the construc­ tion of stands, a scoreboard, a press box/concession stand/rcstroom building and lights. The new soccer field will save the newly refurbished high school football field from overuse. The district has not had a soccer field, so soccer teams have had to use the football field. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said "the goal is to have the first soccer game on the field next fall." In other action at Monday's board meet­ ing. Northeastern teachers Don Schils and Tina Bovee reported on the implementation of Chicago math in the district's elemen­ tary schools. The district switched to the new type of math this fall. Schils said Chicago math "teaches math the way it needs to be taught," but said it’s going to "take some time to get the kids used to it," and "a lot of parents are over­ whelmed by it." Schils said parents were introduced to the new math at a special meeting Oct. 19. when components of the program were dis­ cussed and parents participated in some math activities. Schoessel said the district is "trying to be sensitive" to any difficul­ ties parents are having helping their chil­ dren with the new math, and Schils said that in his fifth grade class, "I try to make sure (the students) have lots of examples on their homework sheets so parents can try and figure out what's going on." The new math has also been a “chal­ lenge" to elementary teachers, Schils said, but "as long as we teachers keep plugging away, we’re going to sec kids with better mathematical understanding." See BOARD, continued page 3 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner Thursday, November 18. 1999 NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Thanksgiving service Nov. 23 Anra churches will gather for their annual Thanksgiving Service at 7 pm Tuesday. Nov. 23 at Thomapple Val­ ley Church, south of Hastings. The service is sponsored by the Hastingj Area Mimuerwl Association. Ministers taking part in the service include the Rev. Larry Hnbley. the Rev Michael Anton and the Rev Buff Coe. Also participating in the service will be Kelly Fcldpausch. Joe Cipcic and the Presbyterian Praise Group. Thomapple Valley Church's drama team will be preseating a skit during the service. Bringing the evening's message will be die Rev. Steven L. Retd, executive director of Love lac. of Barry County. Thoraappie Valley Church is located M 2750 3. M-43, Hastings Hazardous waste collection slated Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day this year will be observed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Saturday. Nov 20, at the Barry County Road Commission garage al IMS Gun Lake Road, behind Fleifab Inc Animal Shelter group to meet The Animal Shelter 2000 Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Satui day. Nov. 20. at the new animal Mter rife al the end of Industrial park Drive All supporters and those interested ia providing safer, improved housing ' for ^e humanc care of animats in Qaigmy are invited to attend td view^te beginnings of the long-’ New Christmas parade route set A new route for the Hastings Christmas parade has been developed by the Hastings Lions Chib, which or­ ganizes the lineup every year. The Saturday, Dec. 4. parade will begin at the Viking Corp, parking lot on Industrial Park Drive and continue to Slate Street Io Michigan Avenue. Prom there, the parade units will wind around to Apple Street and conclude back at Viking. This new route was developed 10 keep traffic backup to a minimum, said a spokesperson. Anyone interested in participating in this year's parade may pick up an easy form at the Barry Area Chamber of Commerce office on State Street. HHS production Is Nov. 19, 20 The Hastings High School play "Once in a Lifetime* will be pseankad at 8 p.m. Friday and Saurday, Nov. 19 and 20. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. The ,Mav is set during the period of transition between silent films and "talkies* ia Hollywood. It is “a good natured spoof of Hollywood and ins stereotypes," according to director Mary Martha Mdeady. Tickets are $4 apiece for students and senior citizens and S3 for adults. Lighthouse fans to visit library Rum and Chris Kaye will share their favorite stories of travel and lore about lighthouses at 11 a m. Saturday. Nov. 20, at the Hastings Public Library. Russ also will share his collection of lighthouses He and his sons have visited all 93 lighthouses in the Great lakes region available by car. This past summer they traveled to see new England's lighthouses. All Hastings Public Library programs are free and open Io the public. For more information, call 945-4263. Chamber After Hours ptamred U.S. Marine Corps Reserve begins Toys for Tots campaign Area residents arc once again being asked to donate Christmas gifts to local children through the Toys for Tots program sponsored by the U.S. Manne Corps Reserve. Collection barrels arc being set up at a number of local businesses and agencies where people can drop in a gift. Gifts can also be handed to any of the 50 Marines participating in this years Hastings Christmas parade Dec. 4. A platoon of Marines from lhe Sixth Engineer Support Battalion will be marching that day. The engineer battalion is coordinating a Toys for Tots campaign in 11 counties in southwest Michigan and will have over 300 collection bins available for dropping off donations. Gifts can be toys for young children or presents for teens. According to the Marines, fewer items arc donated for children 10 to 16 years old. so there is a need for gifts in that age group. Gifts of radios, sporting equipment, basketballs, make-up for girls, diaries, jewelry, and fingernail polish arc some of the ideas suggested for teens. Those wanting to donate to this age group can also ask a teen for gift ideas. New. unopened gifts should be taken unwrapped to any of lhe collection barrels in the county. The Marines ha." increased the number of toy collection points in the county this year, and have also expanded the distribution of toys to county children. The Community Action Agency Head Start Program is coordinating the distribution of Toys for Tots gifts. Parents can register for toys for their children by filling out the application form in the Nov. 23 Reminder and sending it to CAA/Head Start. 450 Meadow Run. Box 189, Hastings, Mich. 49058. The form must be sent in by Dec. 7. Registration forms are also available at the Family Independence Agency, 555 W. Woodlawn. Hastings; Love Inc. of Barry County. 305 S. Michigan, Hastings; Kinship Care at the Barry County Commission on Aging office in Hastings; the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 110 W. Center. Hastings; the Hastings Public Library, and the Delton Felpausch store. Toys will be distributed to registered Barry County families from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 11 at the Barry Expo Center. The Marines will be on hand to help with the distribution, as well as the Barry Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council. On lhe day of distribution, parents will be required to Pictured in front of the Chrysler Superstore in Hastings are (from left) Staff Sgt. Todd Koleski of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Chrysler Superstore owner David Hekhuis. First Sgt. Timothy Scott of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, and Faith Todd of Barry County Head Start. The Chrysler dealership is one of many Toys for Tots collection sites in the county. Hekhuis said anyone bringing in an unopened new toy to the dealership will receive a $250 discount on vehicles purchased. The dealership will also donate another $50 per vehicle purchased by a Toys for Tots donor, and use the accumulated money to purchase additional Toys for Tots gifts. have a photo identification. Medicaid card or proof of income (last year’s W-2 tax form or three recent check stubs). Tile local Head Start got involved in bringing Toys for Tots to Barry County when it became aware that local people couldn't receive toys from other counties' programs because they couldn't get registered there, according to Faith Todd of Head Start. It was also noted that toys collected in the community were going to outlying areas and Barry residents couldn't receive any of the benefits <rom the program. . *Our Barry County families really depend on the Toys for Tots program,” Todd said. "Last year 363 families were served. This year wc would like to sec even more smiling faces around the Christmas tree. No child should be without a gift under the tree on Christmas in the richest country in the world. This program will bring joy to countless children this holiday season." According to First Sgt. Timothy Scott, the Marines "invite any organization in need of us" to contact the Marines or Head Start. The Marines can be reached at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center in Battle Creek, (616) 964-8882. Head Start offices can be reached at' (616) 948-421®. ‘ awaited project. 'Curious Savage' slated at Delton Delton Kellogg High School students will present the play "The Curious Savage* at 7 p.m Friday and Saturday. Nov 19 and 20. in the high school auditorium. The play laker place in a home for people with mild mental disorders, where a mother is committed by her children, who then discover that she has hidden the money they hope to inherit. The audience is left to compare the 'sanity* of the mother's children Io the "inanity* of die people in the home TTctets are $3 per person. Six homes open for holiday tour Six Hastings area homes will be open for touring when the American Cancer Society holds the annual Hastings Holiday Home Tour from 2:30 to 5 JO p m Sunday. Dec. 3. The tour will be held in cooperation with the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival Wrekcnd A hospitality hour will launch the event from 2 to 3 p.m. al the Episcopal Parish House where cookies, coffee, hot spiced cider will be served Seasonal piano musk will be provided by Luana Furrow. Homes on the tour are: • The Adrounte House Bed A Breakfast, owned by Don and April Tubbs. 126 S. Broadway. • Dave and Janell Pillars. 202 S. Park St • Tom and Portia Wilkinson. 328 W. Court. • Adolfo and Judy Jacinto, 102 E. High St • John and Judy Sceber, Algonquin Lake Farmhouse. 2200 Wood School Rd • Jim -nd Mel Hund. 426 W. Grant St Tickets for the lour are 38 each and include transportation between the homes. Tickets are available in ad­ vance at Bosley Pharmacy and King's Musk Center or on the day of the event during the hospitality hour. Additional parking will be available at die First United Methodist Church and the First Presbyterian Church The next "Business After Hours" session for current and potential mem­ bers of the Barry County Area Cham­ ber of Commerce will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Thursday, Nov. 18, al the County Seal Restaurant ia Hastings. Hosts for the event will be the of­ fices of Miller Real Estate and the Metropc'jtan Title Company. The afternoon and evening win in­ clude refreshments, s time to relax and visit with business associates, to meet new people and promote areas busi­ ness For more information, call the chamber at 945-2454. Nashville trustee resigns position The Nashville village council ’‘regretfully" accepted the resignation of council member Mike Kenyon at last Thursday night's meeting. Kenyan, who was elected to lhe council two years ago, cited time constraints as his reason for leaving. An appointed replacemeat will be sought soon by the council. The seat is up for re-election ia March, along with two other council posts, and the president s seat Nominating petitions arc due io the village office by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30. Country, gospel set at Showcase An evening of gospel and country music featuring J-3 and Ron Hutchins will be held at 6:30 tonight (Thursday, Nov. 18) during the Musicians* Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. J-3, singers and song writing trio from Ionia, are making tbeir second appearance at the Showcase. The group is made up of Jaoel Badder, Jill Secen and Jenny Almy J-3 concentrates on three-pan harmony similar in style to such groups as the Dixie Chicks. They are backed up by fiddle, bass and percussion. Opening lhe evening will be Ron Hutchins from Battle Creek, who has performed at numerous previous Showcases. He sings traditional country music in the style of such artists as Marty Robbins and Roy Orbison. Seating at lhe Showcase is available on a first-come. first-served basis. Rutland raps exotic animal, dog ordinance by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A discussion about exotic animals and pit bull dogs was more of a clarification of existing laws Nov. 10 when the matter was raised by Rutland Township Trustee Russ Palmer at a board meeting last week. The discussion, however, led to an ordi­ nance amendment proposed by Township Zoning Administrator Doug Muma and considered by the Township Planning Commission last night. The proposed ordinance would require that dogs "be contained on premises by proper fencing, within building, security, lied or otherwise contained within property and shall be on a leash when off the prop­ erty and under control of the handler at all times." Palmer raised the issue after reading about a recent attack in Grand Rapids in which a pit bull dog killed a child. "I’d like to see, if a person has a dog. es­ pecially a pit bull, that's known to be ornery, to make sure they put it in a pen," said Palmer. "We have one young man (Deputy Dave DcMaagd) who might be a victim because he’s going to be contacting Carpenter. Carpenter said he has no solid plans for the property, but a restaurant and other re­ tail offices may be considered. According to Clerk Robyn McKenna, Carpenter, the developer and lhe residents of Heath Road worked together to reach common ground on a buffer zone between lhe development and the residential neigh­ borhood. The zone includes a 125-foot "no build" area between lhe development and lhe neighborhood along the northwest portion of lhe properly, which remains zoned for rural estate use only. "There will be no structures going on that." said McKenna, "just possibly park­ ing only." In other business, the board heard a re­ port from DcMaagd about his patrolling ac­ tivity in the township since beginning a part-time grant funded position Oct. 23. DeMaagd handled three accidents on the trunklines, six on the secondary roads, 10 hazardous action citations were issued, five non-hazardous violations were cited, he gave 27 verbal warnings, made one arrest for drunk driving and handled eight criminal complaints and nine non-criminal com­ plaints. DcMaagd plans to hold a fingerprinting clinic at the Rutland Township hall one hour before the next board meeting. Dec. 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. Parents can take their youngsters to the hall to meet DcMaagd and have their chil­ dren fingerprinted for use in case lhe child is ever abducted or missing. a lot of people." Supervisor Bob Edwards, however, ex­ plained to Palmer that municipalities that try to enforce local laws regulating specific breeds often are thrown out of court. "You never know what dog is going to get vicious," said Edwards. "We have a pretty good ordinance already " DcMaagd added that all dogs are regulated by the slate's leash law which prohibits owners from letting dogs roam free other than on the owner s property. People caught letting their dogs roam will be issued a citation, said DeMaagd. "Il would be hard for lhe township to designate a breed to be penned up." said Edwards. "I've seen other dogs I've consid­ ered to be just as vicious." The killer pit null in Grand Rapids in fact had escaped from a pen when the attack occurred, Edwards pointed out "So, you can t say lhe owner didn't make the attempt" said Edwards. The Planning Commission's recommen­ dation on the proposed ordinance will be forwarded to the Township Board for re­ view. The results of the Planning Commission meeting were not available at press time. In other business at the meeting last week, the board voted to rezone 14 acres at the comer of Heath Road and State Street from R-E (rural estate) to C-3 (retail office) at the request of property owner Brad HHS play presented this weekend This Friday and Saturday. Nov. 19 and 20, the Hastings High School Drama Club will present Kauffman and Hart's play "Once in a Lifetime" at 8 p.m. in the HHS Lecture Hall Tickets are S4 for students and senior citizens and $5 for adults. The play is set in Hollywood in the late 1920s during the transition from silent films to "talkies " When it originally opened on Broadway in 1930, it was described as "ideal summer theatre with comic climaxes that distinguish the humor of the ’30s." Cast members are pictured in costume. �The Hasteige Benner - Thursday, November It. IMS - Page 3 BOARD.. .continued from page 1 Scouts Jonathan Swinkunas, Matt Hoffman, Adam Sheldon and Don Converse. . work at attaching the bat houses to poles. The poles will be sunk 5 feel into the : ground with concrete to hold them in place. Scouts install bird houses at Star School nature trail Schils said the new math is "completely different from how you and 1 learned math When I piloted this program, I felt this was the way math should be taught." One of the aspects he really likes, he said, is that concepts are taught more than once at different times of the year to max­ imize student learning. The new math is a!so more hands-on, gives students a chance to solve real-life problems, and gives them more opportu­ nity to work in groups, Schils said. Bovee said the program "emphasizes problem-solving quite a bit," gives stu­ dents practice through games, allows stu­ dents to have ongoing opportunities to re­ view material, gives students an opportu­ nity to share ideas through group discus­ sions, provides for cooperative learning, includes hands-on projects such as the planting of flower bulbs where students measure the growth of the plants and then chart that growth on graphs, gives students daily practice of math concepts, links stu­ dents* personal experiences with the explo­ ration of math concepts, and allows teach­ ers opportunities to informally assess stu­ dents' progress. The new math stresses application of math skills to the real world, according to Director of Educational Services Dave Arnold. Arnold said last spring that MEAP tests are increasingly testing students' abiii- ties to apply math skills, which was part of the reason lhe new math was imple­ mented in the district. Also at Monday's meeting, the board honored retiree Judy Lenz, who is leaving the district after 27 years of service. Lenz began her affiliation with the district in 1972 as a member of lhe board of educa­ tion. After serving on the board 12 years, she accepted the position of secretary to the principal at Central Elementary. In 1997, Lenz transferred to the secretarial position at the new Star Elementary School. During her years with the district she also served as president of the Hastings Educational Support Personnel Association. Judy Lenz Felpausch and Main Street Bank sponsor turkey bowl Adam Stielow, from Ortonville, Minn., takes a turn with the turkey, and makes a stnke. Adam won a turkey Just five minutes after the went opened on Saturday afternoon and was congratulated by Henrietta •Bird." County to welcome water stewardship Troop No 175 made a weekend out of a nature trail project at Star School, which started with an evening of build­ ing two bat houses, constructing three mallard nest sites, two wood duck houses, and three screech cwt houses. Garret Walker holds an owl house. The weekend included an overnight campout and dinner on Friday evening for about 15 people. Dick Richardson, assistant scoutmaster, helped by Rob Miller, adult leader, put a screech owl house 15 feet up in a tree by Mary Warner Staff Writer Protecting the quality of water in Barry County will be the focus of a new ground­ water stewardship program being imple­ mented through the Barry Conservation District Christyl Burnett, a water analyst techni­ cian from the West Michigan Environmental Action Council of Grand Rapids, will be spending 20 percent of her time in this county administering the new program, which is part of the statewide Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program. Burnett will work out of the Barry Conservation District, 1611 S. Hanover, Hastings, 948-8056. She will help homeowners, fanners and others protect the groundwater on their property by conducting confidential as­ sessments to determine if there arc any pol­ lutants contaminating the water or causing potential health risks. Buratu also will de­ vise solutions for reducing pollution risks and preventing potential problems. For ex­ ample, if an unused oil tank is discovered buried on property, the stewardship pro­ gram will help the landowner take out the tank before it leaks and there is a poten­ tially costly cleanup required. Or if an un­ capped abandoned well is discovered, the stewardship program will help get the well capped so fertilizers and pesticides don't spill into the well and into the groundwa­ ter. Assessment programs available through the new stewardship program include FarmA-Syst, a groundwater risk evaluation sys­ tem for agriculture; Home-A-Sysk a home assessment system; and Clean Sweep, a pick-up program for unused/unwanted pes­ ticides. Also available will be agricultural chemical container recycling, and the moni­ toring of private wells. The primary focus of the program is di­ rected toward risks associated with nitrogen fertilizer and pesticide use. The program encourages residents to take a voluntary, proactive approach to protect the county's water quality. Robert Nida Jan Hartough Several openings available in local leadership program . Time ts running out to register for the next local leadership program called. "Challengmg You...in the 2 J st Century.” The program starts Jan. 21. 2000 and there are still some openings left, according to Patti Oakland, leadership coordinator. The deadline to register is Friday. For reg­ istration information or to inquire about enrolling after the deadline, call Oakland at lhe KCC Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings, (616) 94S-9500. extension 3002. The course series is designed to enhance leadership skills for individual growth, or­ ganizational improvement and increased community effectiveness. Objectives of the program are to help participants understand shared leadership and leadership styles, gam knowledge and understanding of the community, know how to affect public policy, understand . how to function in changing organizations comprehend political and financial ‘ structures of the community. Leadership program sessions for the up­ coming course are set for Friday and Satur­ day Jan 21-22. 2000. Thursday. Feb 3. Thursday. Feb. 17. Wednesday. March 1 (trip to Lansing). Tuesday. March 14 and Saturday. March 25. A variety of informative speakers are scheduled throughout the series. The March 25 session from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. will focus on "National Issues/Communication & Consensus.** fol­ lowed by a graduation ceremony. Jan Hartough, director of the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension in Barry County and widely known for her ac­ tive roles in the County Futuring group and in the Hastings Rotary Club, will con­ duct the National Issues Forum. Robert Nida, a court administrator in Barry County since 1974 and Adventure (experiential programming) director of the Barry County YMCA, will lead communi­ cation and consensus exercises. National Issues Forums (NIF) are an op­ portunity for people to talk about impor­ tant issues in society. Each year, three top­ ics are chosen for discussion. Issue books are available for each topic, and each book shows different ways of attacking the prob­ lem. After people read the books, they meet with others in forums. NIF reports outcomes of the forums to local and na­ tional leaders Some of the topics in the past have been "Kids Who Commit Crimes: What Should See LEADERSHIP, page 16 State FFA officers visit Hastings Middle School Members of the Hastings Middle School FFA had an opportunity to build their leadership skills and get to know more about opportunities in FFA when officers from the Michigan FFA visited Hastings last Wednesday. Overseeing one of the activities during their visit are (back, from left) Region I state vice president Sarah Martz, Region III state vice president Brandon Lupp, and Region V state vice president Katie Dingerson. In front (from left) are FFA members Ashley Chase. Anna Lawrence, Megan McGandy and Brian Cottrell. Currently the club has 60 members, led by FFA advisor Carrie Cart. �Pag® 4 - The Hasting# Banner - Thursday. November 18. 1999 LETTERS from our readers... Lax discipline is biggest reason for rash of bomb threats To the editor: Lately, there have been numerous bomb threats at various schools around our area, and shootings and bombings at schools around the country. Who's to blame for these increased inci­ dents? Well, let’s just touch base on this There are a lot of people who can take the blame, but they won’t because they are all passing the buck. Most of them are putting the blame on guns and the gun lobby. Guns are not the problem, they never have been. I’m sure there are many who can remem­ ber when there weren’t any such instances in schools, so what’s making kids do these things now? There's a total lack of respect m our youth today, and a callous disregard for human life across the nation. Thirty years ago (and you probably don't have to go back that far), there was a disci­ pline in families that rivals so-called disci­ pline of today. You can blame the lack of discipline in families on child abuse agen­ cies going unchecked for years, putting laws in effect to make it impossible for par­ ents to raise kids who will mind. These bomb threats prove that today's forms of discipline (or the lack of it) such as time outs and verbal scoldings don't work. These child abuse agencies, if they really want to do something right, should be rally­ ing together to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Child abuse doesn't get any worse than that! The pro-choice movement can take their share of blame because they teach kids to have a callous disregard for life. Teaching kids itt all right to have sex, fool around, cause if you get pregnant you can always murder, oops! I mean abort, your child. Let's face it, abortion is just a glorified name for murder. The current presidential administration can take their share of blame. They have their slogan - it takes a whole village to raise a child. Bunk! it takes the federal gov­ ernment to stay out of family matters! Let parents be parents, so they can raise chil­ dren who will honor and respect their elders. Let parents teach their children morals so they know nghl from wrong start­ ing at an early age. Even teaching morals in schools wouldn't hurt. The biggest blunder the government has done, which is causing school bombings is the Freedom of Information Act. this made TK student reflects concerns To the editor: I'm an eighth grade student at Thomapplc Kellogg Middle School and I have some concerns about what has been happening at our new beautiful school that we all love so much and very much enjoy learning in. My few concerns have been the bomb threats that have been happening and I’m very scared and so are others, including the staff. The kids don’t know bow much this affects us and the community around us Many parents and the staff are very upset and disappointed in whomever is doing this. I love school and I would like to be some­ body when I’m done with college and start family, and I would not like my kids to go through what I’m going through in my Love that ‘novel idea’ - read the story before anything else. Hope this will be a permanent feature. Louise Farkas Bedford, Mich “A Novel idea” welcome addition To rhe editor: Re. “A Novel Idea” for the Banner ‘Not Guilty. Just Dead," by R.N. Lake: I love the story, the reverie from 1945. and the local interest in the drug trade between Detroit and Chicago. I’m now living in Ohio but lived in Hast­ ings from 1969 to 1999. I look forward to this feature. !t\ a great small town paper. Patricia Flood, Lakeside,Ohio Some people think this is so cool that we get out of school and go home. Well, we don’t! I have younger brothers in elementary and I’m very scared for them! I think kids are not getting any attention at home and maybe that’s half of the problem. Parents, please take time and spend time with your children and listen to what they are saying. Please take this to heart of a concerned student at TKMS and try to help make a change in the school year of 1999­ 2000 and for the future of the students for the years to come. Caroline D. O’Connor, eighth-grader, TK Middle School it possible for people to get information on the building of bombs off the internet! This kind of freedom of information we don't need! There are things that should never be released to the public, to persons of unsta­ ble-minds. Let’s use some common sense, people! Finally, we come to lhe biggest culprits of all, our lawyers and judges. What kind of idiots do we have running our courts? We have lawyers who try to plea bargain their clients into lesser sentences, even though they knew for fact they arc guilty. Judges impose ridiculous sentences on minor offenses, but on capital crimes they impose what amounts to a slap on the wrist. Kids continue to do bomb threats because they know the sentences they will get are lame! Il’i only going to get worse. All you have to do is look at some of the stupid headlines you see in papers or on the news. Like kids suing their parents. Excuse me? Or kids being accused of stalking other kids simply by writing a letter saying “1 love you?" Give me a break! What kind of idiots do we have running this country? The stalking law wasn't designed with kids in mind. They legally arc not citizens until they can vote! An article published recently stated these kids don't know what they are doing. I beg io differ, some do these things because of peer pressure. But the majority do it to say,”Hcy, look at me! I’m the one that did this and so what if I get caught. All they will do is fine me, kick me out of school, give me community service, or fine my parents.” What needs to happen to solve this prob­ lem is to make an example out of these indi­ viduals. Send them to a juvenile lockup facility for an extended vacation they won’t like. Correcting measures at home need to come back in force. There’s a difference between applying corrective measures and beating the tar out of a kid. Paul Clous Hastings Know Your Legislators. US. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. ~ ------------(202) 224-4822. ' D.C. 20510, Office Building. Washington1 d0.” offtoe: 110'Wthigan Ave., Federal 1. Du 20510, Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, . 49503. phone $616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U,$, Congress PMm Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Greg Moore. President s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760 State Rapreaentathra Tarry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House ot Representatives 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 3730642. " ■ HastingsBaNNER • NEWSROOM Sheey Sutser Patncia Johns Mary Warner Shawna Hubbarth ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT ipfto® utti $25 pe< year in Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Bob B Hastngs Mi 49058-0602 at Mattings Ml 49058 Public Opinion — Let’s raise dropout age to 18 Dear editor: As it is now, high school, or for that fact, even middle school students only have to go to school until they are 16. There have been studies done that show that Hastings High School had a six and a half percent dropout rate in 1998. More than likely, the six and a half percent of dropouts were 16-ycar-olds. Sixtecn-ycarold dropouts can only get about a minimum wage job. Is there something that the com­ munity could do to change this age to 18? I believe 16-year-old students think they know a whole lot, but once they arc out in the real world, they soon find out they don’t know everything. What kinds of job can a 16-year-old dropout find? Maybe only a minimum wage job because they are not skilled in everything. They have bits and pieces of information, but no real way to link all that information together. When I was 16,1 thought I knew every­ thing there was to know. My parent and my grandparents showed me what the real world was like. My grandparents had me working for them after school, on the week- ends, on summer vacation, and on spring vacation. I found out real quickly that at 16 I could not make it as an adult. I have nev-T er dropped out. >8 1 am now 18 and very proud that I will beq graduating in 2000 I think that we, the! community, should do one of two things toll show 16-year-old dropouts what the real world is all about. T Number one, we could give 16-year-oldN) a part-time job in a hard working environ­ ment where they arc expected to do an eightri hour job. Have them try this for a month or two and sec how they feel. Or number two, let them drop out and see what kind of life they can lead. Most 16-rf year-olds want to live on their own. There isj no way 16-year-olds can make it on their) own. tJJ This is why I think we should make the dropout age 18. Maybe then we would have,, a lower dropout rate. Jessica S. Coolidge,, high school student,^ Hastings Hastings FFA attends convention The 72nd National FFA Convention was held in Louisville, KY, Oct. 26-30 and local members who attended included Andrew Safic, Jacob Rohe, Mike Spidcl and Justin Peck. Members were accompanied by their advisor, Sherri Snyder. The convention drew 46,918 members this year. It is a time for members to cele­ brate the FFA and their individual and team accomplishments. It is a time of recogni­ tion, official business, leadership and fun. Many students compete in the national career and leadership development compe­ titions, ranging from public speaking to cat­ tle and forestry. The theme for this year’s convention was, “FFA, Signature of Suc­ cess.” Members also visited tour attrac- BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER bos b^buloni gajfl to lions, including Louisville Slugger Muse-^ urn and Factory. Mammoth Caves National 2 Park. Churchill Downs, a hypnotist show and Indianapolis Speedway track and muse­ um. They attended leadership sessions based12 on topics ranging from international study,* to job interview skills and motivating chap- 8 ter members. * FFA activities are specifically designedn to be a part of the instruction program in agriscience education. Members learn? through active participation how to conduct and take part in public meetings, how to^ speak tn public and how to take a leadership role in their school and community. Cur- £ rently, there are over 500,000 FFA members in the United States. t 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME Write Us A Letter: oDU> 11 The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone < number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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IMS - Page 5 Hastings Legion is host to Veterans Day dinner Roy Howard Rocco Tony M. Dunkelberger ELLIS CORNERS, FREDONIA TOWNSHIP - Roy Howard Rocco, age 86, of Ellis Comers, Fredonia Township, passed away Thursday. November II, 1999 al his residence following a long illness Roy was bom on October 19. 1913 in Tekonsha, to Edward J. and Lydia A. (Philo) Rocco. He grew up in lhe Tekonsha area and moved to Ellis Comers in 1924. He attended and graduated from Ellis Comers Country School. Roy had been a fanner all of his life. He had also been employed by Eaton Corporation in Manhall and then in Battle Creek for 23 years, making valves and turbine blades He also helped in lhe manufacturing for trusses al George Rich's in Battle Creek. On the farm. Roy raised all types of crops, beef, dairy cattle, pigs, sheep and horses. For the past 45 years. Roy made sure there was a hone for everyone who wanted Roy wu married lo lhe former Martha Mae Hammer on November 24, 1939. at his aunt Ida Schroeder's home in Sandusky. Ohio. He wu pan of lhe Fredonia Township government, serving a* a Trustee. He served on the Ellis Corners School board where all six of his children and some grandchildren attended. The county school wu deeded back lo the farm after closing in 1986. Roy wu a member of the Calhoun County Farm Bureau, lhe Fredonia Grange. Coral Horse Association and the Draft Horse Association. He wu an avid supporter of 4H projects and horses at the Calhoun County Fair. His most memorable purchase 81.150.00 for a dozen egga. wu Roy wu a long time deer hunter. I ic Upper Peninsula. He enjoyed fishing and wu an avid < achre card player Roy and his wife Martha were inducted i ito the Michigan Farmer s Hall of Fame i I 1996. He enjoyed participating in the i ind and bone activities at Prairieville I trm Days, the Calhoun Counp Fair and NASHVILLE ■ Tony M Dunkelberger, age 34. of Nashville, passed awsy on Wednesday. November 10. 1999 in Alpena. He war bom on April 13. 1965 in Battle Creek, the son of Harvey and Linda Dunkelberger Tony graduated from Maple Valley High School and received his Bachelors Degree from Olivet College. He married Michelle Frith in Nashville on December 9. 1983. They moved to the Alpena area in 1996 where he was employed with Alpena Public Schools. Tony was preceded in death by his father. Harvey in 1997. He is survived by his wife. Michelle; one son. Kellen, two daughters, Jessilyn and LeeAnu; mother. Linda Dunkelberger of Nashville; sister. Shelly (Michael) Callton of Nashville; and brother. Greg (Jill) Dunkelberger of Tennessee. Mau of the Resurrection was held on Monday, November 16,1999 at St. Cyril Catholic Church of Nashville. Interment took place at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributio is may be made to St Anne Youth Ministry. PaulA. Ward HASTINGS Paul A. Ward, age 96. of Hastings, passed away Thursday. November 11, 1999 at Hastings Tendercare. He was boro on March 9, 1903. in Hastings, the son of Warren and Amanda (Hall) Ward Mr. Ward attended Haatings High School. His employment included. Grand Rapids Bookcase, Patterson Arma in Grand Rapids, Building Contractor, and he retired from Bradford White Corporation in Middleville in 1965. Mr. Ward was married to Grets Rbodebaugh in July of 1923, and she preceded him in death on January 4,1953. He then married Gladys Steinbeck in June of 1953. and she preceded him in death February 16.1987. Mr. Ward was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hastings, and New Port i as the oldest person to included repairing and { 1998 Roy's bobby after retiring wu Belgian rraft hones, taking friends, neighbors. I unily members, and his beagle. Queenie. i a horse drawn wagon rides wu a favorite i vent al the farm Roy had played the banjo and loved to He met his wife. Marsha at a Pine Creek lance hall dance. They enjoyed dancing at “ine Creek. Beadle Lake. Leonida*. White tabbit. and B.E Henry dance halls. Roy was appreciative that he had raveled all over Michigan, the United lutes. Finland. Germany. Australia. ?osu Rica and Mexico. According to Roy. the best food in the ound He loved the old-time varieties of ppies and made sure his orchard had many reel, so that he couiJ make his own cider. He wu preceded in death by a sister, me Holme*; and a brother. Earl Rocco. Roy is survived by his wife, Martha; laughters. Sharon Pratley of Battle Creek, nd Jill Rocco of Dowling; sons, LeRoy :. Rocco of Ceresco. Ron D Rocco of Jartie Creek. Jack O Rocco of Coldwater, ind Jim H. Rocco of Burlington; 17 ;randchildren. Alinda Arnett. Mark *r*dey, Kerry Keefer. Lon MePeck. Misty Rocco. Suzanne Dillon. Dean Rocco, ennifer Rocco, Johann, Rocco. Rod .occo, Tod Rocco. Deanne Meadows, like Rocco. Michelle Rocco. Kevin .occo. Beth Winkler, and Tina McNeil; 0 great grandchildren; sister. Maybelle He is survived by s son. Roderick (Edith) Ward of Hastings; step-daughlers. Mary Shields of New Port Richey. Florida, and Rhoda Jean of New Jersey; dsughter-in-law, Neoms Hubbard of Caledonia; IS grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 5 great great Funeral services were held on Saturday. November 13. 1999 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorials can be made to lhe Hastings First Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by lhe Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 paid tribute to veterans who served in the military at a dinner last Saturday evening at lhe post home in Hastings. V. Harry Adrounie, a veteran of World War IL Korea and Vietnam, was the fea­ tured speaker. He gave a tribute to all vet­ erans who have serveo the United States in all conflicts and pointed to the massive debt Americans owe them. Adrounie then involved the audience of 60-plus veterans, families and guests in a memory game. He led off by telling of some of his own experiences and then in­ vited others and their families to share some of theirs. Veterans, spouses and mothers shared many "war stories," both sad and humorous. The evening was opened by John Barnett, first vice commander of the unit, who welcomed everyone. A salute to the flag was led by Sergeant at Arms Larry Marcusse and Chaplain Glenn Ainslie gave the invocation. The meal of Swiss steak, mashed pota­ toes, gravy, com O'Brien, tossed salad, rolls and cherry cobbler was prepared and served by Legion members Kenny Keeler, Bud Knuppenburg and Frank K. wemorecni. The tables were decorated with red, white and blue flowers. Memorial Poppies and Buddy Poppies. Small flags were added to the flower arrangements. Blue stars, pop­ pies and red candles on the tables com dieted the scene. The decorations were done by Auxiliary member Katie Barlow. Barnett introduced Past Commander Don Drewel, who was the master of ceremonies and introduced the guests. Michael Campbell, administrator of the Legion Villa in Battle Creek, was introduced, and he in turn introduced residents of the Villa V. Harry Adrounie speaks to the gathering at the American Legion's observance of Veterans Day. tainment was provided by Don Retd on the keyboard and Harland Nye on the horn, who performed songs honoring each branch of the service. They asked veterans in at­ tendance to stand as the song for their branch was being played. The Navy and Air Force had the most representatives at the dinner. j 'Adopt' a family for Christmas FREE Long Dlstante & j Roaming Anywhere bi Th* 48 States! : one source season. Love Inc. will coordinate the names of Hastings families and some from outlying areas with people, churches, schools, civic groups, businesses and other organizations who want to "adopt" a family for Christmas. Groups in Delton, MWeviile «■& Nashville are taking all the names of peo­ ple wanting Christmas baskets in their 948-0512 VAU. MATlNIBt ’ Ha? respective areas. The Christmas basket project is a team effort with the County Family Indepen­ dence Agency, which mails out the C’lristmas help request forms for its clkats to fill out. Some of the Christmas requests are from people who are temporarily laid off from jobs and "not able to do well at Christmas. To adopt a family for Christmas or for more information, call Love Inc. between 10 tun. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 948-9555. 1-800-237-2379 MS-2900 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Note, ■ hereby gran rat ra Hasting, Planning Community Service from the Hastings Kiwanis Chamber. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan on Monday. December 6. 1999 al 7:30 p.m. RS (Suburban Rewdeneei) to B-2 (General Buetoew) (See that PORTION OF CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 17 SUPER­ VISOR GLASGOWS ADDITIONAL EX N 19 FT, ALSO EX COM SECOR LOT 17.TH N 130FT. TH W 150 FT,TH S1» FT. THE 150 FT TO P08; LOCATED EAST OF FALL CREEK AND WEST OF THE EXISTING B-2 ZONE. (1616 SOUTH HANOVER) Third Program of the Hastings Kiwanis 1999-2000 Season Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... WORLD TRAVEL SERIES luistance with memorisls is svailsble st x funeral home. Narrated by... Ken Lawrence become a “France Afloat” Sports Nut" 945-9554 HASTINGS 4 Starting At ONLY S49.9S/Montti With the holiday season less than two months away, Love Inc. of Barry County has received the names of more than 450 county residents who would appreciate a Christmas basket to brighten the holiday dethodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to be Good Samaritan Hospice Care or the Illis Comers Methodist Church, BE TODAV...COI Smith, "God Bless America." Nye reminded the group that freedom is not free and that many Americans paid the ultimate price. Ainslie gave the closing prayer. !0ne Rate Digital Cellular j who were guests. After Adrounie spoke, musical enter- letzler of Albion Funeral services were held on Sunday, lovember 14. 1999 at the Ellis Comers ind read all he area sports >ach week In he Banner! Capping the evening was a sing-along led by Nye and Reid. The last song was the Irving Berlin song popularized by Kate Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, November 19 • 7PM Hastings Central School Auditorium This notice is given outwent to Section 9O-5(d)(2)a Era Sn sura. Hramg, Mctagan xgose Raqura tor ntormstion anortw itwmsm or rad hramg should b* dnet- ices upon five days notice to the deck of the City of Hastings (totephone number 616-945-2488) or TOO cell relay services Everil G. Manehum CRyCJert 11/18 • Drive Carefully...Watch out for kktel • Give blood on a regular basis. • Drunk Driving just got tougher... Just try it and you’ll find out • Don't be stupid Child abuse is illegal Spouse abuse is illegal • Definitely don't call in a bomb scare at any place. It's very stupid and highly illegal. •'T Abuse eAdmgtei get you a new Rd, and illegal. will Growing of illegal substances is also stupid and illegal. • Abuse of your pets is illegal. • It’s time to get your flu shots while supplies last • Call 9-1-1 if you have an emergency only. Sponsored ByTfnsting's City Bank As always. For Your Listening Pleasure Entertainment Before the Travel Show ~ Begins and At Intermission. Tickets ratabl* _ doer S/I oo “ •F"» w<*ajn. All Ticket* *♦ Your Hastings Kiwanis meet every Wednesday at 12:05 at the Episcopal Parish House, 315 W. Center St 58 years of continuous community service tradition and still going strong. �Pag* 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 18 1999 daughter, Eleanor Mae in 1927; sisters, Leona Spyker, Theresa Krausman, and DELTON - Mrs. Florence I. Louder, of Delton. passed November 15, 1999. Florence was born in Prairieville Township on June 27, 1908, the daughter of Burdette and Ena (Ray) Babcock. She was married to Andy W. Louden on January 26, 1927, in Hickory Corners. He preceded her in death on Febraary 25, 1989. Florence was a faithful attendee at the Faith United Methodist Church of Delton, a member of the Golden Agers, she was Grand Marshall of the 1992 Delton Founders Day Celebration, also in 1992 she won the Granny Pagent at lhe Prairieville Old Fashion Farm Days, and in 1993 she received a special recognition from Barry County Commission on Aging for her volunteer efforts She enjoyed square dancing, traveling, telling stories and jokes and in her later yean she was an independent senior citizen, helping other senior citizens Florence was also preceded in death by a Frieda Buckner; brothers. Earl "Shorty" McLeod, and Bernard Babcock. She is survived by sons, Kenneth Louden of Delton, Keith (Judy) Louden of Jamestown, Kentucky; daughters, Juanita (Richard) Short of Otsego, and Joanne (Charles) Short of Richland; brothers. Kenneth (Beryle) McLeod of Holland. Fred McLeod of Texas Comers; a sister-in-law, Katie McLeod of Otsego; a brother and sister-in-law Ryerson and Madeline Louden of Delton; 19 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 18. 1999 at 2:00 P.M. at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Reverend William A. Hertel will officiate. Methodist Church. convenience... HXASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor, Steve Olmstead (614) 75*3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 im. Sundav Scfeic* 11 00 am. Sunday Eve-Jnf Service 6 00 p in . Bible Study & Prayer Tune Wednesday 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 service Times 9 00 am Traditional. 10:15 am Sun­ day School; 11:15 a m Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Pause Services 7:30 p m For more information call the church office. 805 S Jcfi’craon Father Charles Fiacber. Pastor Saturday Mam 4 30 p m; Sunday Mames I 30 am and HOC am. Confeamoa Smurday 3 3*4:15 pjR. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stete Road, Hastmga. Mich James A Campbell. P*sn»r Sunday School 9 30 in. ctaaaca for all age* Morning Worship 10:45 am Nursery pros toed Sun­ day Evening Service, 6 00 p.m. Wednesday actiMUct 7 00 p.m arc Rainbow s or j J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or Hrn grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-i2), Youth Mtmatncs or Teen Bible Qua (ages 13-19) Adult Bible Study - No age linuu WELCOME CORNERS •NfTtD METHODIST CRVRCH |l(5 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml R9O54 taanr- Cad -MMMH Phone 367-4061 or Darlew Pickard, 945-5974 Worship Ser ncaa Sunday. 900 am. Rev Ken VtagM. 1100 am. Rev Carl LdchfieM SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 tun. for all ages. 4-H, Mon­ days 6 30 to t« p mBIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m . Com­ munity Break fait on third Saturday each month 800 am.. freewill of­ fering 6e welcome you to our church family with thr warmth of ChnalY Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (f-'onuerty the Hastings Groce BraRbnan CbavtoM. 600 Pbwdl Rd . I mtle east of Hastings Rus Sarver Pastor Emcntia. 945-9224 Sunday Services *45 am - Bible Classes - for ail ages; 10:40 a m - Morning Wmbp, 6:00 p.m. Evening Bible Study. Thursday. 7.30 p.m Prayer. Praise, and Bible Study ■ Sharing Your Fadh - ~ You Are Welcome " Church Phone *4* 2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHiRCH Member Chunk of the NtwMWUe A^iican Ciwaumiim 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice: (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - I a m and 10 a_m Christian Education 10 a m. Nursery Available at 10 a.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 am . Wbnhip 11 am. PO Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHI RCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randal! Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 945 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11.00 a.m Mom>ng Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 p m. evening Service; Wednesday 7.00 p.m. Services for Aduhs. Teem and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10am. Sun­ day Morning Worship II am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m . Thursday Btblc Study 'pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details and Kalamazoo, pasted away Sunday, November 14. 1999. al Inland Valley Regional Medical Center in Wildorma. California. Mr. Taffee waa bom on April 13. 1914 in Hastings, the son of Bernard A Louisa (Tupper) Taffee. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in1932 from Hastings High School and1 Interment will take place at Pennock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Faith United •••at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH Joseph E. (Ducker) Taffee SUN CITY, CALIFORNIA - Mr. Jonph E. (Ducker) Teffee. «ge 85. of Sun City, Cnlifonua. end formerly of Hminp CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sundav School al 10 00 am. Worship 11 00 a.m. Evening Service at 6:00 p.m., W'cdncsdav Prayer Bible 7 00pm ST. CY RIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. Sun­ day Mass 9 30 in THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Times are 8 30 a m. 9:55 a m and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and shstc time 9 30 a m . Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6 30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m abo Nursery available for ail services. P..4g the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79, Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office bom. WM Thun 9 am to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9.30 am. Sundav School. 1045 am Morning Worship, Youth Fellowahtp. Sunday 500 to 700 p m at the church (grades 6-12th). Wednesday 60*800 pm War non (grades K-5th). serving evening meals to Warnun, 6 00 p.m.; Prayer Meeting 700 p.m. (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415*McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con timung Anglican hie. Morning prayer Sundays 11.00 a m 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 94*9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Cume, Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries Sunday School for all ages. 9:30 a.m.. Momi"g Worship Service. 11:00 a.m . Evening Service. 600 p.m Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana. Sr & Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ tice Cal) Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men Mom tng Worship Service broadcast on W BCH 1220 AM or Sunday at 1100 am GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517* 152-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nuncry. childrens min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring Whcdcha:r accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 a.m. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Jumor-Senior High vided by- The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses WREN FLNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORAT ED of Pasting-. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS MANLFACTVRING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC relumed for many of the class reunions. Mr. Taffee went on to attend Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo while 'iving with his grandparents Joe A HASTINGS COMMUNITY' CHURCH Corner ofJefferson and Green (De­ mocratic Hall). Hastings Dr Eu­ gene E Curtiss, Pauoc 616-948­ 8213 Sunday Worship. 10 30am. Sunday Evening. 6 00 p m ; Tues­ day evening 6 30 p.m (Call for lo­ cation). A warm welcome to everynne Robert I. Baldwin BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Clasaes 10 a m.. Worship 11 am.. Evening Services 6 pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 pm Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Btblc Survey on v.dcos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course as a Master Gunnery Sergeant after serving 32 years, including two tours of duty in HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Vietnam. In addition to living in San Marcos and Marshall, he also lived in Battle Creek and Dowling. Jack resided in the San Marcos area for the past 26 years. Comer of Stale Rd and Bolt wood St, Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor, Rev Donald Brail, Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 am Sunday School; 1045 a m Morning Worship. 5 30 p.m. Kid’s quizzing. 6 00 p m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6:30 p.m.. Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teem Sing and Share group and Bible studv Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior Adult Bible Study and voung adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further mform*nun call the church office Scott C. Gregory of Denver, Colorado; a brother. Roger Gregory of Battle Creek; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held November 16, 1999 al Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California. Colonel Mike Sullivan officiated. 239 E North Street. Hastings Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9414 Rev Arrangements were made by Allen Brothers Mortuary in San Marcos. California. ' | 18 extensively through the United States and Canada, making St. Cloud, Florida their home. He attended the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Mr. Baldwin was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Haight; and brother. Mike Baldwin. He is survived by his wife, Donna of Paris. Tennessee; sister-in-law and caregiver, Beverly Baldwin of Paris, Tennessee; brother. Cart and (Betty) Baldwin of Hastings; sister, Iris L. Clum of Yuma, Arizona; sister-in-law, Beatrice Miller of Battle Creek; aunt Thelma Peck of East Lansing; many nieces and He is survived by his wife of 45 yean. Rosemary Gregory; a daughter. Colleen Gregory of San Marcos. California; a son. GRACE LUTHERAN CHUR< H Thursday. Nov PARIS, TENNESSEE - Robert I. Baldwin, age 85. of Paris, Tennessee since 1998, passed away November 12, 1999 He was bom on December 25. 1913 in Hastings Mr. Baldwin started fanning at the age of 13 when his father died in 1926. In 1947 be and his brother. Miles Baldwin, formed a partnership in lhe Heavy Equipment Business, mostly bulldozen. He retired from bulldozing in 1963 and farmed in Rutland Township. He and his wife Donna, traveled SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA Jack Clair Gregory, age 67, of San Marcos. California, and formerly of Marshall, passed away Tuesday, October 26. 1999 at home. He was bom on February 22, 1932 in Marshall to Frank R. .nd Merle M. (Broughton) Gregory. Jack was a 1950 graduate of Hastings High School. He retired from the U.S Marine Corps ; ■ 'Ij ■ • I'v’aj#- nephews. Memorial services will take place at a later date in County. jy '^ttephen’c^Smt^ 1000 am- 4:00 pzn. ■ Painten. 7:00 p.m. Inqmren. Saturday. Nov. 20 - 9:30 a.m Catechism 2; 1:30 p.m Eire Comm. 8 00 p m NA Monday. Nov. 22 - 7:00 p.m. Adventurers Tuesday. Nov 23 - 7:30 Over Anon Wednesday. Nov 24 - 10 00 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church st* xu. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Uu Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all Boon Braadaut of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 1030 am SUNDAY 9 30am Sunday School - every Sunday, clashes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth arc based on grade level Three classes - Goodwill. Genesis and Is His Steps - are taught for adults 10 30 am Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11 00 a m. - Worship Services ■ childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade. Tuesday. Nov. 23 - Community Thanksgiv­ ing service (at Thomapple Valley Church) Thursday. Nov 25 Thanksgiving Day - 2.00 p.m Thanksgiving Dinner - open to the public FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHI RCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pauor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah’s Ark PreSchool Thursday. Nov 18 6 00 pm, NoahY Ark Fall Family Potluck. 6:45 p.m Praise Team. 7 00 p m Sunday School Teachers' meeting - Dining Room Saturday. Nov 20 - 10 00-noon Sunday School Teachers' meeting - Dining Roo Sunday. Nov 21 - 9:00 a m Traditional Worship Service. 9 20 a m Children's Worship. 10 00 am Coffee Hour • In lhe Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School for ail ages. 11 20 a m Contempo­ rary Worship Service. 1150 am Children'* Worship. The 9 00 Ser­ vice is broadcast ever WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Sen ice is broad­ cast over channel 10 throughout the week Nuncn ts provided during both Services 2 <X) p m Christmas Musical rehearsal. 4 00-6 00 p m Middle High Youth Fellowship­ make tags fix Love Trees. 4 00­ 6 00 pm Senior High Youth Fel­ lowship - put up Lose Trees. 7.00 New Members Class at the Manse. 7 00 p m Concern Group *3 at the Merritts'. 7 00 pm Concern Group “6 at the Granners' Mon­ day. Nov 22 9 00 am Staff meets for prayer. 7 00 p m Com­ mittee Night - All Standing Comittees will meet Tuesday. Nov 23 7 00pm Community Thanksgiv mg Service at Thomapple Valley Church Wcednesday. New 24 - No Church Night Activities Ann^Ma^Wait^~ Delton, passed away November 10. 1999. Steve was born on July 20. 1915 in IONIA - Anna Mary Waite, age 80, of Ionia, and formerly of Hastings, passed Plainwell, the son of Walter and Leona (Dooge) Scott. away Sunday, November 14, 1999 at Wilson Health Care Home in Ionia. He graduated from Plainweel High School in 1933, and was a veteran serving his country in the US Army. On December 20. 1941, he married Ethel Brewer in Angola. Indiana. From 1947 to 1972 he owned and operated Scott's Cement Products in Delton, upon his retirement he worked for Barry County Redi-Mix. Consumers Concrete, and Gull Lake View Golf Course. Steve was an avid Fisherman and hunter and enjoyed hard work. He waa a charter member of the Delton Chamber of Commerce, the Delton Boosters and rhe Delton Lion's Club, a Delton Kellogg School Board Member for eight yean, a member of the Barry County Rood Commission, a volunteer Fireman, and on the Barry Township Board of Review, Grand Marshall of Delton Founders Day. past Worthy Patron of the Eastern Stai, a member of the Hickory Lodge 4345 F. A A. M. and a 32nd degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Leona Scott; and brothers. Dwight and Dart Scott. Steve is survived by his wife, Ethel; a son. Vem (Lola) Scott of Delton; a daughter. Deborah (William) Jager of Kalamazoo; his twin brother. George Scott of Plainwell; a sister-in-law, Letha Scott of Richland; Five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held oo Friday. November 12, 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home in Deltoi. Reverend Dan Minor officiated. Private interment was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please consider memorial contributions lo Ronald McDonald House. St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital, or the Delton District Library. Keep Your Friends and Rd&thvs INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 She was bom on September 5, 1919 in Poughkeepsie, New York, the daughter of Chester A. and Mary E (Luhoch) Cole. Anna was married to George F. Waite on December 13, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio. He preceded her in death in 1964. She was employed as a nurse's aid at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Anna enjoyed gardening when time permitted. She is survived by a dear friend, Carol Wiessman of Delton. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 17, 199^ at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bany County Humane Society. I Joyce E. Huss| BATTLE CREEK - Joyce E. Huss, age 65, of Battle Creek, and formerly of Nashville, passed away November 15, 1999 at Battle Creek Health System. She was bora on May 29. 1934, in Hastings, the daughter of Harry & Mary (Chaffee) McClurkin. Joyce attended Hastings High School. She was married to Richard Huss in Hastings on April 25, 1953. Joyce was a homemaker and was a cook at Court Street in Hastings and the Village Inn Restaurant in Nashville. She attended Nashville Assembly of God Church, and enjoyed her family, traveling in her motor home, going to garage sales, and collecting Ferton art glass cats. She was preceded in death by a brother. Clarence McClurkin. Joyce is survived by her husband, Richard; daughters. Julia (Harold) Hill of Dowling, Kathryn (Shon) Harwood of Nashville, and Cynthia (Shane) Wright of Hastings; grandchildren, Jodi (Chris) Piper, Jennifer Lepper. Richard Harwood, John Harwood, and Eric Wright-Dorsk; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Francis (Gene) Weeks of Delton, Julia McClurkin of Hastings; brothers, LeRoy (JoAnn) McClurkin of Hastings, and Ira McClurkin of Charlotte. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Reverend Glenn Branham officiated. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Assembly of God Church or a charity of one's choice. Reverend Willard H. Curtis will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I________ Irene L St. Martin [ ! FAIRBAH1UL ALASKA r ln»e J Rutland Cemetery । -'fo-utoV DELTON - Mr. Stephen G. Scott of Elizabeth Cooper. He was married to Geraldine Blackbum on April 3, 1937 and she passed away September 12, 1989. He was married lo June Barron in 1995 and she survives. Mr. Taffee was also preceded in death by his parents; and infant son. Robert Charles He is survived by wife, June; son, Richard Joe Taffee of Garden Grove, California; daughter, Patricia (Richard) Warner of Orange, California; 3 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sisters. Virginia Wascher of Battle Creek, and JoAnn Guernsey of Hastings; nephew, Charles Guernsey of Hastings; nieces, Melissa (Guernsey) Pinnell of Hastings, and Susan (Wascher) Jordan of Battle Creek. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 23. 1999 at 2:00 P.M. at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery Chapel in Kalamazoo. St. Martin, age 81, of/ablanks. Alaska) | joined the Lord on Wednesday. September 15. 1999, in Fairbanks, Alaska, surrounded by beautiful autumn color: and under the aurora borealis, her favorite time of year. She was bom in Omena, Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan on February 1, 1912 the daughter of Paul A Christena Barth. Irene graduated fr'm Northport High School in 1929. and from County Normal in 1930. She also graduated from Central Michigan University with a teaching degree in 1942. Irene met her husband Herman "Chip" Sl Martin at a dance and they were married in 1946. In 1949, Irene and Chip moved to Hastings where they owned and operated St. Martin Floral & Greenhouse until 1971. Irene was active in many church and civic groups including the Garden Club, St. Rose Church A Altar Society, Knights of Columbus Ladies. Margaret Mary* Hospital Guild, Business and Professional' Women, FTD and Teleflora, Barry County, Food Cooperative, and the Brny County Commission on Aging A Catholic Daughters. She was also named a Rotary­ International Fellow. In 1995, at age 83. she moved to Alaska and made many friends at FRA Adult Day Center, Summer Shades, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Denali Center A Fairbanks Senior Center. Irene will be fondly remembered by her many friends. Doctors, Nurses & caring providers who treated her with respect, dignity and enriched her senior years. Irene enjoyed gardening, playing bridge, attending daily Mass, church activities, making elder hostel trips, making dandelion wine, bird watching A taking­ trips to get ice cream. r She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman "Chip" St. Martin;' brothers. Earnest, Bob A Walter Barth; daughter, baby Louise St. Martin. । Irene is survived by her son, Craig (Jan);: 4 grandchildren. Mitchael, Shirina, Maria1 A Adam, all of Sugariand, Texas; daugher, Althea St Martin from Fairbanks; son., Mitch (Sue) from North Pole. , A memorial service will be held on Friday. November 26. 1999 at 11:00 AM.' at Sl. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. 1 Reverend Charles Fisher will officiate. I Burial will be at Mt Calgary Cemetery. J A potluck for friends and family will follow al the Sl. Rcse Church Hall. , "Though she is gone, she lives on in the. garden of our memory.' Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hasting* Benner - Thursday. November 18.1999 - Page 7 r~------------------------------------------------------------ Social News EL-,, lake Odessa N€UJS The Lakewood Community Thanksgiv­ ing service will be at Zion Lutheran Church Wednesday, Nov. 24. at 7 p.m. Several pas­ tors from the community will take part. The Rev. Ben Ridder will bring the message. Close on the heels of Thanksgiving will be a big annual event for the community. Christmas Round the Town will be held Fri­ day and Saturday, Nov. 26 and 27 Friday s hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday s hours are 9 to 5. There are 22 stops listed on the flyers. All manners of crafty items will be Hayes-Faubert to marry Feb. 26 Bolo-Owen to wed May 20 Cynthia E. Haye*, daughter of Mr. and Mn. Robert Hayes and the late Wilma Hayes and Gregory M Faubert. son of Teresa Faubcrt and Greg Faubert are pteayd to announce their engagement. The bride la a 1998 graduate of Heatings High School and ia currently employed in Michael Bolo and Linda Bolo of Hast­ ings and Daniel and Dorene Owen of Mid­ dleville are pleased to announce the en­ gagement of their children Darcie Lynne to Darrick Daniel. Darcie is a 1997 graduate of Hastings, employed a Thomapple Valley Credit Union and attends KCC. Darrick is a 1997 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg and is employed at Saturn of Grand Rapids. A May 20, 2000 wedding is planned at the Pleasant Valley Church. Battle Creek. The groom is a 1996 graduate of Lapeer West High School and is currently em­ ployed in Hastings. A February 26,2000 wedding is planned LEGAL NOTICE /hawtiA$e /licenses James Allen Casteletn. Middleville and Tian Thi Lam. Kentwood. Jason David Hcsser. Plainwell and Vir­ ginia Rose Banks, Plainwell James Philip Kooistra, Hastings and Michelle Renee Zylema, Hastings Daniel Robert Nichols. Delton and Mar- quente Frances Viau, Delton Christopher Brysnt Walker, Freeport and Shannon Jeanne Kidder, Freeport. John Anthony Hawkins. Freeport and Sandra Michelle Baker, lenison LEGAL NOTICE notice of ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WE.L BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Dsfauft ha* occurred m the conditions of a mortgage made by JOHN H. BERENDS and DONNA S BERENDS >M DONNA SUE BERENDS. husband and wife. whose address is 7410 McCords Avenue S E . AMo, Michigan 49302 !co«ectrvoiy -Mortgagor') to FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN ACA MS maxrumentaacy or Sham a he-errs IM an *ne 1urwrwc Q. sms, navmg its principal office at 3225 WWjr Avenue NW, P.O Bom 141520. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49514­ 1520 ("Mortgagee") dated June X. 1984. and recorded in tie office of the Register of Deeds lor Barry County. MteNgwt on July 7. 1994 m Uber 509. Page 332 (the -Mortgage") By reason of such default the Mon.jagee elects to declare and hereby declares the snare unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payaote torthwrto Aa of tw date of the Noece mere • daenod to bs due tor prmapai and raereot on too Mortgage too sum of Ono Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Eight and 85/100 Dotars ($187,978 8S) No sud or prooaedng at taw has been msttuied to recover toe debt secured by toe Mortgage or any part thereof Nebco ia hereby gwen tost by virtue of the power of sale contained m the Mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided and to pay the above amount, «teh merest, as provided in the Mortgage, and aN legai costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney toe allowed by taw. and aft taxes and insurance premiums paid by toe undersigned before sate, the Mortgage wM be forectoeed by sate of too mortgaged premiaes st pubic vendi.e to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Berry County Courthouse located m Hastings. Michigan on Thursday December 9. 1999. H two octock m the afternoon The premar-s covered by the Mortgage are situated m toe Tow-aho of Thomapple. County of Barry. State of Michigan and are described as follows Beginning at a pomt on the North and South IM mo of Section 12 (fistant South OO*16"27" East 1257 94 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Secton mence South 00*16 27" East 332 00 toet along said 1M hno thence South 89*4258" west 1313 86 toet to the Weet toe of toe East 1/2 of toe Northwest 1/4 of sate Section 12. said Woof line atao bemg toe centorfine of Moe Road, toence North 00*1009" West 332 00 toet along aart Weet fine, toence North 89*4258" East 1313 05 toet to toe PO8 Subject to an easement for pubic highway purposes over toe Westerly 33 toot thereof tor Moe Road, and any other ease­ ments or restrictions of record All in Section 12. T4N. R10W Together with al fixtures, tenements, heredita­ ments and appurtenances belonging or m any way appertammg to tots real estate The redemption penod shall be one (1) year from toe date of sale Dated November 11. 1999 TTtS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Victoria L Htemstra and Richard Hetmstra wife and bus­ band (original mortgagors) to United Companies Lendrng Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Novem­ ber 11. 1996. and recorded on November 23. 1998 in Document No 1021225, Barry County Records, Michigan and was assigned by said HiOrtgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of Caiffotna. NA. as custodian or trustee under toe applicable UCFC Loan Trust. Assignee by an as­ signment dated September 8. 1999, which was recorded on October 8, 1999, m Document No 1036356, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is dawned to be due al the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUN DR ED FIFTY-TWO AND 26/100 dollars $35,652 26) nckxfing interest at 10 250% per annum Under toe power of sate contained tn said mortgage and toe statute <i such case made and provided, notoe is hereby given that said mort­ gage w* be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1XX) p m . on December 9. 1999 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County Mchtgan and tn The East 1/2 of Lots 81 and 82. Plat of the Wlage of Orangevdte. as recorded in Liber 1. Page 14 of Plats. Barry County Records The redempbor, penod shall be 6 month(s) from toe date of such sate, untes? determined abandoned in accc-dsnce with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 28. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trot! & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselorj. 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Btogham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte 4990606450 Hawks (11/25) Synopsis of the Regular Meeting or the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD November 10,1999 AM Board Members present Approved agenda, treasurer s report and min­ utes of previous meeting Gypsy Moth suppression program presented Approved payment of vouchers. June Doster Township Clerk Attested to bv SupervworEad (11/18) on sale at the various locations, three of which are downtown stores that carry craft supplies. All rtops will have large signs numbered to correspond to the placement on the flyers. In past years getting a signa­ ture at each place allowed the customers to deposit the flyer bearing 10 or more signa­ tures for a door prize drawing. There will be baked goods available at the depot/museum. Fourth grade youngsters will decorate the depot in the theme "Toys of Yesteryear." The Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday with all 30 chairs filled. New people came from Muir and Ionia. Others came from Grand Rapids, Comstock Park. Hastings and Belding. True to previous announcement. Secretary Lori Fox and President Pam Swiler reported some of their learning from the August national gathering in Missouri. Lori gave a very wit­ ty presentation on "How to Get Organized." All genealogists gather informal~>n, but being able to locate it later is another mat­ ter. She presented some practical ideas to help. Pam used suggestions she learned and drew from school records available to the public. Some old books on hand showed family census records listing each child and the years he was in school with names of parents. Often this is the only way to prove that a family lived in a certain area. If they move to a county after the census and leave before the next, there may be no other way to prove their residence. Newcomers from Ionia were grateful for all the help they received in their family search. John Waite’s book “Our Haskins Heritage,” pro­ vided lots of names and dates for them. There will be no society meeting in Decem­ ber. Twenty members and friends of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met at Lake­ Manor Nov. 11. Marie Pickens and Les and Virginia Yonkers were hosts for the evening. A video loaned by Laurel Garlinger was shown in part. “Last Train Across Canada” was shown for the segment from Nova Scotia to Toronto. It was narrat­ ed by an Australian ncys _ correspondent who "the never been in Canada. His trip involved some stops along the way in the maritime provinces. Other passengers were shown and some of them sang. The thrust of the film was to show how the railroad was the chief uniting factor in making the provinces into one nation. The rail stretches along the border with the United States, so it is a dividing line, and yet a bridge to the States. Plan for Nov. 26 and 27 were announced. The depot had been one of the stops on the walking tour for fourth-graders last week. Their questions continue to amaze the hos» each year. The local fire department was called to Lakewood Mobile Home Estates Saturdaylate afternoon to a home on Mandy Lane. One outcome from closing the rail cross­ ings on Third Avenue and First Street is that the elevator now has space to handle more freight cars on their siding. However, as the cars are Tilled, there is too little space on the down slope to handle any more once they are filled. There is a barricade at Second Street so the siding ends there. In years past, the siding continued nearly to Jordan Lake Road and was used to handle freight for the Lake Odessa Milk Company and whatever other business occupied the yel­ low brick building. Also, the railroad often used that siding for the cars that housed section crews who often stayed for days while working on this section of the line. We read that Michigan is desperate for grain cars to handle the bumper crop of com and soy beans this year. Some other states arc sending trains of empty grain STOP W SMOKING I?i JLSTliQMfclHQLR: Become a Non-smoker tonight! »J39 CsWChwkABaMC Monday. Nov. 29.1999 County Seat Restaurant 128 S. Jefferson. Downtown Hastings Timothy FHogondo WARNER NORCROSS A JUDO LLP 900 Old Kent BuMfing 111 Lyon Street NW Grand Raptos Ml 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 REGISTER AT DOOR 6:30 P.M. /tarve your cigarettes at the door/ Foe nort information call: cars. In some locales, farmers are leaving their crops on the vine or stalk rather than to harvest and then have to dump the crop on the ground. Advance announcement has been made about the sorting and packing for Christmas baskets, which is a major endeavor in December in preparation for the delivery of boxes of food to families in need in the Lakewood district. Right now applicants are to submit information to 912 Fourth Ave. in Lake Odessa, giving ages and gender of family members. Many recommendations come from Love Inc.of Barry County, the schools and the Family Independence Agency. Churches in the district are assigned a number of gifts to provide for certain age brackets. This is based on the needs gleaned from the applications. Small­ er churches arc given a proportionate request. Workers will be needed Dec.9 through 11. The Lake Odessa Livestock Auction is having one of its larger sales Nov. 26. More than 600 feeder cattle will be auctioned from consignors Real estate transfers publicized have included that of Debra Kauffman on Sixth Avenue to John and Tabitha Yonkers. Also, the estate of Walter Russell has had a sale of a home lo Tammy Coopcr. This was on Tup­ per Lake Street. Theron King became ill while he and wife, Roberta, were visiting daughter Diane Bates, husband Dale and three daughters, al Richland before leaving for Florida. He has been confined to Borgess Hospital in Kala­ mazoo for treatment. An item which should have been publi­ cized last week was of the meteor shower expected in the early hours of Nov. 18. The show should start near 11:30 on the night of Advertise tn the BANNER Classifieds! Call 945-9554 Driver FtnkTly a |ob that pays off' AWESOME NEW o ►2C m Top Pay 45c Plus 6c for all miles over 15,000 in a month 3J 84* 83* c/> Soto* O X Si 000 Sign On Bonus tor E«p Compaq Dn ■ ■ f ■> Experienced Drivers and Owner Operators To the owner or owners al any and al interests In or lien* upon the tend desofoed: TAKE NOTICE: Sate was tawfufty made of the foaowrtg de­ scribed land tor unpaid taxes on that land, and that the un­ dersigned has tide to toe tend under tax deed or deeds issued tor the land. You are emitted to a reconveyance ot this land within 6 months after return of service of tote notice, upon pay­ ment to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situ­ ated. of all sums paid for the tax sate purchase, together wfth 50% In addition, and the fees of the sheriff for toe service and cost of publication of this notice. If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned wHI institute pro­ ceedings for possession of the land Amount paid $3039.92 Amount due: $4550 88 plus sherd! and pubficattan toes Tax for the year 1993 (Signed) John M. WBiams 90 Nine MSe Rd. NW Comstock Park. Ml 49321 To: Rodney L Wteniewstd. Tammie S. Peters. Geraldine Uttig and Linda D. Metaxas or other persons with any interest in the above daacribed property. SAFETY SUPERVISOR/ WEIGHMASTER Graduate Students BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 -«£W4JtO5 NOTICE 8Y PERSON CLAISHNS TITLE UNDER TAX MSB Deecnption of the Land: State of MicMgan. County of Barry Barry Township 08-03-065-03900 Lot 36 Crooked Lake sum­ mer resort. •wear •aerators Taami Nov. 17 and last until near daylight. If it proves to be a strong shower, there may be a thousand or more per hour on this night. It will be the remnant from Comet TempelTuttle during its passage in 1899, three rev­ olutions ago. If perchance a piece of burn­ ing space dust lands in your yard, it is yours to keep, but it would be appreciated if you allow a scientist to examine it. Death came Nov. 10 to Margaret Elliott, 86. of Ionia. As Margaret Coppess, she lived most of her life in Sunfield. As a wid­ ow, she lived a few years at Ionia and in Emerson Manor before remarriage to Ray Elliott. Following his death, she again lived at Ionia. She was an avid researcher who published several genealogy booklets on various families, including the Sherwoods and Bennetts of Berlin Township. Those and others of her writings arc in the local library. She is survived by her children Jer­ ry (Joan) Coppess of Alaska, David (Kay Darby) Coppess of South Dakota and Kath­ leen (Robert) Rush of Ionia. She also has brother, Wayne (Barbara) Sherwood, of Crystal and sister Elaine Scheiem of Ionia. Burial was in the Sunfield Township Ceme­ tery. The monthly immunization clinic will be at Centra) United Methodist Church from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24. The greenhouse under new ownership has had Chuck Carter and crew working full time using dumpsters. All the glass, piping, and wooden benches have been removed and the sales building with upstairs apart­ ment has been painted. The frames are nowcovered with plaster. The cast wall will have glass panels. The owners hope to be ready by April I with budding plants and more. The sign is mounted for 4 Seasons Floral on Tupper Lake Street in the Wiser building. The Barry County Road Commission is seeking a qualified individual for the po­ sition of safety supervisor and weigh­ master to work up to 38 hours/week. The Road Commission is seeking an individ­ ual with a background in law enforce­ ment, accident investigation, safety stan­ dards, etc. Experience as a weighmaster is a plus, but not required. Wages will be $12-$15/hr. depending upon qualifica­ tions with benefits negotiable. Please submit • resume by December 10,1999 to the: Barry County Road Commission, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058. An equal opportunity employer. Too Much Stuffing? Dr. Dan Swmon'i FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN ACA Mortgagee If you're feeling bad and can’t wait until tomorrow we’ll be open Thanksgiving day 5-9 pm. So, don't put off until tomorrow what needs to be done today. Treating minor illness and injury. Open 7 Daye a Week, Call For Hours (616) 948-3360 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. 616-637-2231 (12-2) ’ :--------------------------------------------------------- —___] ____________ _--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------_____________________ _ The Pennock Hospital Walk-in Clinic Located near Patient Registration at Pennock Hospital 1009 W. Green St., Hastings �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 18. 1999 LEGAL NOTICES ___________________________________________________________________________________ LEGAL NOTICES To the owrier or iwners of any and all interests in or hens upon the land described TAKE NOTICE Sale was lawfully made of the foltowing descried land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that the undersigned has title to the land under tax deed or deeds issued for the land You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of ths no lice, upon payment, to the treasurer of the count) m which the land « sMuated, of al sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% in addi bon. and the fees of the sheriff for the service and or coal of publication of the notice. The service or publication costs shall be the same as if for per­ sonal service of a summons upon commence­ ment of an action without additional cost or charge If payment as described m this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceed­ ings for possession of the land DESCRIPTIONS OF LAND State of Michigan. County of BARRY, Township of Pramev0e parcel 08-012-460-022 GO LOT 30. SHADY HEIGHTS Amount Paid 5230.43 Tax Sate No 441 Amount Due 1345 64 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax lor the year of 1995 (signed) James Baughman 3141 E Oovwrdaie Rd Hatetoga. Mi 49058 TO: Bruce McDaniel. Melody McDaniel, persons acting on their behalf, or individuals indicated to have some interest m the land above described according to BARRY COUNTY records (12-9) State of Michigan In the Family Division of the 5th Judicial Circuit (County of Barry) CM* wo. non. — jamas *-------- M * - ■ rwa n. r tsnef Affidavit for Publication Jessica Leigh Musser. PlamMf. Howard Perry Laney. Defendant AFFIDAVIT FOR PUBLIC ABON JESSICA LEIGH MUSSER BEING DULY SWORN. DESPOSES AND SAYS AS FOL LOWS That she married the Defendant, Howard Perry Laney on 3-13-98. 1.1 make this Affidavit in support of a Motion tor Publication pursuant to MCR 2.105(i) and MCR 2.106(d) 2a That I am seeking a divorce from the de2b. I have attempted Service of Process at the Defendant’s last known address: 843 Third St.. SW *1. Grand Rapids 49503 and I have not been abte to serve the Defendant. I know of no other way of giving actual notice of these divorce proceedings, other than by newspaper publication I seek a divorce solely to be able to preserve and protect my legn rights Jessica L. Musser Subscribed an 1 sworn to before me, this 8 day of November. 1999 Jane L. Martineu Ingham County. Michigan My Commission Eapsae: 10 23 2003 • (1172) Synopsis BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Mooting November 10, 1999 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: All Board members present, sev­ eral guests Minutes of Oct 4 85 wore approved and placed on Me. Treasurer report tar period 07 presented to each member and pieced on Me Accepted J.E.M. Nursery tor snow plowing in 2000. Set siterest rale of 6.5% tor NW Shore Dr. Authorized November bffs tor 655.342 64 Masting adjourned fit 9:21 p.m. niasDertfufrtf Debra Dewey Perry. Clerk Richard Bamurr.. Supervisor (11/18) HOPETOWNSHIP Regular Board Mooting November 8,1999 - 7:00 p.m. Call to order and Pledge lo the Flag Adams. Forster. Tonkin. Woods. Albert and 8 Approved agenda, minutes of 10/11/99 meet­ ing. and October Mis Received correspondence, committee and treasurer's reports. Approved joining Barry County Chamber of Commerce; request disconnecting street light at 453 Harrington Rd ; purclrwe of Group Life In­ surance; Resolutions 99 19 Treasurer's Tax Mo­ tions, 99-20 Fee Schedule for Bukdr.g and Elec­ trical Permits, 99-21 Policy on Paying Bills in Ad­ vance; Ordinance *38 Pension Plan and #39 No Wake Speed tor Southwest Channel of Big Guernsey Latte; purchasing back half of Lot 138. 3rd Addition. Cedar Creek Cemetery, seeking DEQ permit to dredge at park boat ramp area; re­ moval of old outhouse at Cedar Creek Cemetery; purchase of naw flag, policy on catting attorney; expenses for MTA conference; public hearing just for riparian changes to zoning ordinance; center­ line paint for WaMdorff Road; additional money for clerk's pnmtr certifying Sewer O 4 M detoquendes and miscellaneous charges; designating Su­ pervisor Pubbc Information Officer; tabled pur­ chase of outdoor bulletin board, placing cement boat ramp at park, and first responder quest of Mercy Ambulance Adjournment at 8:47 p.m. Syfvia W. Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert Supervisor (11/18) State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court-Family Division NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Independent Probate File No. 99-227234E Estate of Israel Anaya, deceased Soda! Se­ curity Number 364-34-1103 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 5845 Marsh Road. SbefoyWle, Ml 49344. died September 1. 1999 Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate wW be forever barrod unless presented to the independent personal representative. David Anaya. 6120 Marsh Road, Sbetoyvifle Ml 49344. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan. 49058 wtthto four months of the date of publication of this no­ tice. Notice a further given that the estate wW be thereafter assigned and distributed to toe per­ sons entitled to it. KREIS. ENDERLE. CALLANDER. & HUDGINS By C Reid Hudgins IH (P15216) One Moorsbndge. P.O. Box 4010 Kalamazoo. Ml 49003-4010 (616) 324-3000 (11/18) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Mooting November 9,1989 • 7:00 pun. AS Board members, present, five guests Approved mnutes. received treasurer's report Tabled contract tor deputy until now version is received. Approved purchase of signs al River Road and Sundago Park Drive. Part outstanding Mis Adjourned at 7:40. Bonnie Cruttonden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard Thomas. Supervisor (11/18) Give someone who's moved away ..a GIFT of Keeping ta Touch! Give a Banner Subscription. Call 945-95S4. Introducing David Parker, M.D., Internist Physicians, Jack Brown, M.D., top left, Steven Wildern. M.D.. top right, and Now Taking New Patients Scott Brasseur. M.D., lower right, welcome David Parker. M.D., Internist, bottom left, into their practice. A third internist joins the high-caliber staff of Pennock Hospital's physicians in the medical practice of Drs. Brown, V/ildem and Brasseur. We are pleased to announce David Parker. M.D.. board certified internal medicine. Dr. Parker received his medical degree from Indiana University. Indianapolis. IN and completed a three-year internal medicine residency a! the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic in Minneapolis, MN. He Wacky music Dear Ann Landers: In response to the request from “Buena Vista,” I am sending you my favorite column. - Maggie from Middle America. Dear Maggie: Several readers enjoyed this one. Here it is again Dear Ann Landers: My wife and I will soon be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary, and although we’ve been quite happy together, I can’t bring myself to tell her something that’s been bothering me since our honeymoon. When wc unpacked our things in a nice little resort hotel, my wife opened a large suitcase and took out an accordion. “Louise" had never told me that she played the accordion or took it with her every­ where. I was flabbergasted that night as I sa: through three recitals of "Lady of Spain" and an old English madrigal with some surprisingly ribald lyrics. Those arc the only tunes she knows. Our social life has always been rather quiet. “Bernice" and “Murray" are our only close friends. They come over quiet often, and join Louise in a rousing chorus of “Lady of Spain.” Murray plays his head that is, he raps his knuckles on his head while opening and closing his mouth, which produces changes in tone. Bernice clacks two spoons together and hums the harmony. Ann, I’ve had all I can take. How can I tell my wife after so many years that she is no musician and the racket is driving me crazy? - Had II On Long Island. Dear Long Island: Please don’t blow 30 years of sainthood by losing our temper. Surprise Louise with a dozen accordion les­ son and several pieces of sheet music. Sorry, but I can’t think of a thing you can do about Bernice and Murray. An old hoot Dear Ann: I am enclosing a column that must be at least 20 years old, but I still think itY a hoot. - Stroudsburg, Pa. Dear Stroudsburg. I do, too. Here's the poem: Shape Up, Sophie I took a leg from the table, I took the back from an old chair, I took the neck from a bottle, From the horse I got the hair, I put them all together with some iron and some glue. And I got a darned sight better lovin' Than I ever got from you. Another life Dear Ann Landers: 1 am sending a col­ umn from the 1960s (I can tell itY an an­ tique by your picture). I hope it Y not too old to print. - Minitowoc.Wis. Dear Manitowoc: I am amazed that itY in such good condition. Here it is: Dear Ann: My husband believes all hu­ mans inhabited the earth in the form of an­ imals in a previous life. Our daughter is quite popular with the young men, but I’m afraid her fatherY talk will drive away any serious marriage prospects. Every time a fellow comes into our house, my husband looks him over, decides what kind of animal he was in the past life, and then, tells him. He said one young man with a narrow face and reddish hair used to be a fox, and that fellow hasn’t been back since. Another young man who played foot­ ball was dark, handsome and powerfully built. My husband informed this chap that he was undoubtedly a gorilla. Accoi Jing to my husband, I was a squir­ rel, and my mother was a cow. My daughter is very upset about this, and so am I. What can we do? - Mrs. M.L. Dear Mrs.: If your husband has held these views for many years, it is unlikely you can change his thinking. I suggest your daughter tip-off the young men in advance. Then, her father’s pronouncements would come off as less of a shock. P.S.: Has he confided what He was in his previous life? A jackass, perhaps? Who’s responsible? Dear Readers: Here is another favorite column that many readers asked for, along with the letter that accompanied it: Dear Ann: The U.S. and Canadian postal services must be collapsing under the vol­ ume of mail with copies of your columns. For most of my life, I have kept a clipping journal. In that journal are at least 21 Ann Landers columns. Your columns were par­ ticularly popular with me as a teenager and his family are relocating from South Bend, IN where he was an associate of South Bend Internal Medicine. With the addition of new physicians like Dr. Parker, we ere confident that you and your family have the option to receive the best medical care possible. Please help us welcome Dr. Parker to our community! For more information on Dr. Parker or to schedule an appointment calk 945-2419. 1005 West Green St. • Hastings growing up in the ‘60s. 1 also saved columns that reflected my life when I was raising my sons. 1 am enclosing a column that was particularly meaningful to me, and I hope you will print it again - Another Fan in Charlotte, N.C Dear Ann Landers: What wisdom, con­ solation or advice can you give parents in their 50s who have worked hard to achieve the American dream, loved their kids, and tried to give them the best world ever? We art also the unhappiest. Many of our children are unemployed dropouts, migrants, drifters, angry with the world. on drugs, hostile toward us, and out of joint with society. How much and for how long should parents pay, in terms of self-recrimination, worry, disappointment and financial support? How can we enjoy the years that are left to us now that we have more money and fewer business pressures, and are still in fairly good health? It's heartbreaking to see our kids malad­ justed, disoriented and unable to cope. We can’t help but feel we are to blame. After all, they are our sons and daughters. We raised them. Where is the cutoff line? Do you have any answers? - Meant Well Par­ ents Dear Meant Well: To you and the thou­ sands of other parents who are miserable because of “what you have done" to your children, I say this: Stop beating yourselves up. You did the best you could with the tools at hand - inexperience, clay feet, the works No one knows why some children tum out to be champions in spite of parents who provide precious little emotional nourish­ ment, while otner kids - who are loved, wanted, tenderly nurtured, and have all the so-called advantages - tum out perverse, estranged and unable to cope. I have come to believe in a genetic factor that has been ignored by many behavior "experts." Wc all inherit our nervous sys­ tems, and if the nervous system is fragile, it places severe limitations on what a person can tolerate. Certain individuals arc bom survivors. They can withstand life’s harsh­ est blows, and emerge the stronger for it. Others crumble in the face of minor adver­ sity. The same fire that melts butter can make steel strong. And let us not overlook personal respon­ sibility. I am sick of hearing children blame their parents for their messed-up lives. Peo­ ple with all sorts of handicaps can and do make it in this demanding and competitive world. For those who are hooked on drugs, there arc drug-abuse centers with trained person­ nel - eager and waiting to help. For indi­ viduals who need professional counseling, there are mental-health clinics. Self-help groups do a remarkable job - and they are free: Alcoholics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous. Recovery. Inc. The list is end­ less. So, enough of this, “You damaged me, now take care of me” nonsense. It a a cop­ out. Parental guilt laid on by our kids is so thick you can cut it with a knife. It serves no purpose except to perpetuate financial and emotional dependence and create a cli­ mate of hostility, punishment, and ultimate failure. God helps those who help them­ selves. Lonesome ? Take charge of your life and tum it around. Write for Ann Landers' new booklet. "How to Make Friends and Stop Being Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for 14.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.15.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate webpage at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. ___________________________________ BOY, Nathan Edward, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. I, 1999 at 8:15 a.m. to Candace B. Strouse of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Mykala Rose, born at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 2, 1999 at 5:16 a.m. to Jodi Pennington and James YepeZof Ha?tfngY Wnghing 9 11m. IS ozs. grid finches Idnfc BOY, Tate Isaiah, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 2,1999 at 3:43 p.m. to Gabe Ulrich and Rachel Hazen of Bellevue. Weighing S lbs. 1/4 oz. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Brandin Lee, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Nov. I, 1999 at 5:20 a.m. to Tara and Chad Linscott of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kourtney Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 21, 1999 at 11:31 p.m. to Jodc Taylor and Scott Hubbert of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Dawson Scott Butcher, bcm at Bron­ son Hospital on Oct. 27, 1999 at 8:08 p.m. to Scott and Lisa Butcher of Bellevue. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, bom at Pennock Hosp tai on Nov. 5, 1999 at 6:26 p.m. to Wendy Tokarski and Ryan Konecny of Shelbyville. Weighing 10 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Arianna Maree, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 6, 1999 at 9:14 a.m. to Brad and Jennifer Noviskey of Belding. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Justin Isaac, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Nov. 4, 1999 at 5:03 p.m. to Diane and Tim O’Neill of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 22 inches long. ' GIRL, Dheanna Leigh, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 2, 1999 at 8:22 p.m. to Charlotte Hudson and Chris Pillars of Hast­ ings. Weighing 5 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 20 inches long. . Ill u n'jti W .13 /o 3t1 U:.'J ... XW, P>o«Mi «> announce the birth of their son Mason Alan. He was bom Sept. 17, 1999 at 7:41 a.m. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. Mason's proud grandparents are Steve and Debbie Steward of Hastings and Dale and Vi Workman of Hastings. GIRL, Rylec Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 18, 1999 at 2:48 p.m. to David and Brenda Walters of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Abigail Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 27, 1999 to Michelle and Robert Blackbum of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Hayley Rite Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 7,1999 at 8:07 a.m. to Jerry and Christina Allerding II of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Keegan Elias, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 7,1999 at 4:51 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Essner of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. TWINS, Matthew Keegan and Murray Kyler, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 4, 1999 at 6 JO and 7:30 a.m. to Murray and Angilynn Stuck of Hastings. Weighing Keegan, 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 18 1/4 inches long; Kyler, 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Are You Retiring or Changing Jobs Soon? If so, there will be important decisions to make concerning your retirement benefits. 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Reed City Point, Va July 4th, 1864 "Dear Sister "With much pleasure I received your let­ ter dated June 26th and was glad to hear from you although I was sorry to hear that the children was sick and that yourself so near tired out but dear sister wc all have our share of troubles, trial toil and affliction and as you say we will not repine or complain for if only makes the matter worse instead of better and it is not my nature to com­ plain or speak disparingly of my troubles and afllications. I always look the bnght side and never borrow trouble till it comes. I do sincerely hope and pray that the chil­ dren may get well and I be spared to sec them once more. Wc have had no fighting since I last wrote but Ur have had some very hard marching and have been at it nearly all the time till yeasterday. We are now in camp at city point and expect to remain here eight or ten days and draw our pay again. If we do I think that I can do bet­ ter in sending money home than I did before. I shall direct it to Mary Jane Reed care of Jane C. Hart and 1 think it will go through all right. "Well Jane another fourth of July has rolled around, another glorious indepen­ dence day has dawned upon us. I am enjoy­ ing good health at present and hope when these lines reaches you they will find you and the children enjoying good health again. “I will say a few words about the situa­ tion of our camp and then close. Our camp is on a high hill on the southeast bank of the James river a little below the city point and in full view of the nver for miles. There is over a hundred vessels and gunboats in sight and each boat and vessel has two or three flags floating from their mast heads. Oh! ft looks splendid and beautiful. I can sec over fifty miles and can look down upon the most part of three counties. The hill where I am now sitting would be called a mountain in Michigan but I have learned to call them hills from experience for 1 have seen what I call and what the world calls mountains but I must close so good by. write often this from jolly J.W Reed To his sister Jane C. Hart" Another 4th ofJuly letter and more. LEGAL NOTICES The Thomas Blasdell farm in Castleton Township which was located on section no. 15 across the road from the Reed farm. Here Thomas Mayo had worked before enlisting in the Civil War where he was captured and died at Andersonville prison on Oct. 9. 1864. He is buried in the Quaker Cemetery. Guy Road. Barry County. By Joyce R Weiabrecht Camp Stonman May 4th. 1864 “Dear Sister “I have received your letter of the 18th of last month and was glad to hear that you was well and all the rest of the family and this will inform you that I am well at pre­ sent and in good spmts. We have a nice camp here and a first rate meeting every night and three every Sunday. The meetings is carried on by the chnstian commission. There was three baptized last Sabbath and after the ordinance of baptina the lord sup­ per was administered, there was about two hundred persons partook. It is quite differ­ ent here than is no ladies to attend church nor no children, none, but a soldier car to hear the glad tidings of a risen savior. Oh when u ill this cruel war be over. When will husbands and f athers be permitted to •walk to the house of God in peace with their fam­ ily. This is my prayer and may it be the prayers of those cherished ones at home. "There is no news to write except the sol­ diers is continually going to lhe front. There is a heavy battle expected soon. I have just heard from Warren and Jones and Witte and Johnson. They are all well except Johnon and he can’t talk out loud yet and is trou­ bled with the rheumatism. “I rather think you missed it in selling that cow unless you got a good price for it. I think that beef cattle will be high in the fall but you know your own business best I think you done first rate in making sugar and as to the land I have no desire to sell. You didn't write anything about that land that we bought. 1 should like to hear some­ thing about that. I hope that I shall get paid before long then 1 can send some money home but I don’t think Mariah will get any of it. "1 must close. Good by for this time from your brother Oliver S. Reed Camp Stonman May 8lh. 1864 . ’Dear Sister "Again I take my pen in hand to write a few lines to you and let you know that I am well at present and hope these few lines find you enjoying the same blessings. It is sabbath morning and a beautiful one it is but very warm. It is reported here that they are engaging in bloody conflict on the rapidan The report came to this camp last night that General mead has been fighting for three days and as yet been successfully con­ tinually driving the enemy and capturing about nine thousand prisoners. 1 hope it is true Deserters is still coming into Wash­ ington and they say that there is thousands of Leels army that will desert the first opportunity. I don't see how they can hold out a great while longer for they have to pay from fifty to sixty dollars per barrel for flour and other provisions in proportion. It is reported that the order from General Grant that no more troops arc to be sent to the front from this camp for sixty days How true it is I do not know. J saw in the paper that he had ordered all communica­ tion stopped so if you wnte any letters there I will not be very likely to get them in 60 days unless I go lo the front so I think you had better direct your letters to Camp Ston­ man. I will show you how to direct. This mark is the envelope O S. Reed Camp Stonman First Bngade First Division Washington. DC. Mich. Cavalry Co H “This is most too small an envelope to write it very plain but 1 guess you can make it out and if I should go to the front the let­ ters will follow me up. “Write as soon as you get this and kt me know what has been done about that land that wc bought and all the news you can think of. It is about time for inspection and i must close. There I hear the news boy with the morning cronicle. I will wait an sec what the news is this morning. Wednesday Morning May 11 th “I have deferred this letter in hopes to hear the termination of the battle but have only got the news that the enemy had beat a hasty retreat and left 1200 of their dead and wounded on the field and was making for richmond and General Mead and General Butler in pursuit. That is good so far. 1 hope they will krep them going .Uli they dnvc them in to the gulf. "There was a lot of horses brought to this camp last night and I don’t know but I shall have to go to the front or somewhere else but direct your letters as I told you and if 1 go they will follow me where I go. Well they are picking horses now and I must close so good by for this time. from your brot her O.S. Reed "My name was called ?nd a horse assigned to me so I shall have to go. May the prayers of friends at home go with me. This morning's paper brings complete suc­ cess for the union army but a heavy less on both sides. We will probably start tomorrow or next day. Good by again dear sister and little children, may God protect you. O S. Reed Port Royal May 26. 1864 "Dear Sister "Again I have this opportunity to write a few lines to you to let you know that I am well at present. We have had some very hard marching and fighting too. We buHight down seven hundred and twenty five pris­ oners list night from hanover junction where the last battle was fought. We had a smart little fight at milford station and took 64 prisoner*. I stood guard over the prison­ ers last night and don’t feel much like writ­ ing today and I don’t know that I can send this but I will try. I have not had any letters from you for a long time, the last one in which you told of receiving my likeness. 1 have not been paid yet nor have not seen the regiment but we expect to get with them before long with this little letter I close hoping to hear from you soon. “May God protect you. good by Dear Sis­ ter and children. O S Reed Old Town Va June 5, 1864 "Dear Sister "Again I take my pen in han J to write to you to inform you that I am well at present and in good spirits and hope these lines will find you and family enjoying the same blessing. I received your little letter of the fifteenth and was glad to hear from you and to hear that you was well. I hope you will not give yourself any uneasiness for I am not dead yet although I have had some pret­ ty close calls. We have had some very hard fighting and many brave boys has fell. We are driving the enemy at every point, it is late. I ‘'an’t see to wnte much to night and I have no paper I left my portfolio and paper tn stevenburg when I went on the Killpatric raid and they was lost so I can’* write only as I can catch the chance. I hope you will wnte often. This is Warren’s paper and 1 must give him some to wnte a few lines. I General George Armstrong Custer an now in the regiment and you can direct to the regiment as at first. This from your affectionate brother. O.S. Reed Jones Bridge Va June 23. 1864 “Dear sister “It is with much pleasure 1 take my pen in hand to write a few lines to you to let you know that I am well at present and hope these few lines will find you enjoying the same blessing, ft has been some time since 1 have received a letter from you and I have not written any till now. Since I received yours, only the one I wrote in answer to yours and the reason I did not was because we have been on a raid and have had no chance to send it. We have had some very hard fighting and lost a great many men. There is only seventeen men in our compa­ ny now that reported for duty. When I think how the men have gone I can but sigh. There was seven that enlisted the same time that I did and I am the only one that is left with the regiment. "Lyman and John are dead. Jones and Wittey and Jake Johnson is sick and in the hospital in Washington or I expect they are. I have not heard from Johnson since early last spring and then he was in Culpepper with orders to be removed to Washington and as to Jones and Witty I saw one of the dismounted boys that was with them and they told me that they was very sick and in the hospital in Washington so you have it as 1 got it and the sixth man was Thomas Mayo, a brother to the one that worked Mr. Blasdell's farm was taken prisoner in the great battle at Trevillin Station or he was missing that day and if killed he was not found. We was surrounded on all sides with the rebs and the shot and shell came from every quarter. We had to fight or surrender and General Custer said the latter he would not do but the rebs found to their sorrow the Michigan Brigade could fight. Wc drove them from the field not withstanding we lost heavy. Wc lost four casion that we would not recover. We lost more casions and some guns but afterwards got them back. General Custer's flag was taken and he seized it and tore it from the staff and put it in his boot and said the flag could not go unless they took him. That is the man that commands the michigan boys and 1 feel proud to think we have so brave a general 1 might write sheets consenting the battle to say nothing of other very’ hard battles that wc have fought but I have not time nor room to write them. I can only say I feel thankful do my great deliverer that I have passed through them all unharmed “You have not mentioned in your letters any thing concerning that land. 1 feel quite anx­ ious to know what has been done about it. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Detail having beer made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER M MENNELL AND LANETA K MENNELL. Husband and WW-j. 228 Meadow Lane. Hastings. Ml 49058. Mortgagors, to FIRST FINANCE, which is orga­ nized and existing under the laws of Michigan and whose address is 6785 Telegraph. BtoomMd HAS. Ml 48301. Mortgagee, dated April 3. 1998 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Michi­ gan. on April 13.1998 as Document No. 1010270 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on Apnl 8.1998 assigned to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA. as Custodian or Trustee. 3 Park Plaza. 16th Floor. Irvine. CA 92614 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds tor said County of Barry, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of tors notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of NINETY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWO AND 07/100 ($97,702 07) DOL­ LARS And no sort or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt se­ cured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained m said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that on Thursday. Dec 9. 1999 at 1 00 p.m. said mortgage wil be forectosed by a safe at pubhc auction. to the high­ est txdder at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan (that being toe budding where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ts held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 10.35% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including toe attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which said premises are described as foltows All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hastings. Barry County, and State of Michigan and described as follows, towit Lot 3 and the North 4 feet of Lot 4 of the Plat of Fairhaven, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded m Liber 5 ot Plats, page 45 Tax Roti No 08-006-250-003-00 The redemption penod shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such state Dated 10-28-99 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA , aS CUSTODIAN OR TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ELAINE W MARDIROSIAN (P33528) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 1373 Battour Grosse Pointe Park. Ml 48230 (313)881-0296 (11/25) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Edward Bockheim and Lisa Bockheim husband and wife (onginai mortgagors) to Norwest Mortgage. Inc. Mortgagee, dated June 26. 1996. and recorded on July 3. 1996 m Uber 665. on Page 703, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ DRED SEVENTY AND 71/100 dottars ($81.470 71). inefudtog interest at 9.500% per an­ num Under toe power of sate contained to said mortgage end toe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at pubhc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m , on December 2. 1999 Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Lot 80 MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS *4 according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Uber Sol Plats. Page 41 The redemption period shall be 1 monto(s) from the date of such sate, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in ac­ cordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption pe­ riod shall be 6 monto(s) from the date of such sate Dated October 21. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys ind Counselors 30150 Tetegraph Road. Surte 100 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte 8990607063 Falcons (11/18) Need Printing? Call the experts.,. J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 ■ Borneo to battle, &tee& November 20th & 21st at the Kellogg Arena downtown Battle Creek featuring discounted New & Collectable Beanies. Name Brand Perfumes. Sports Memorabilia. Lilia's Candles, Roseville Ohio Pottery, Crafts. Framed Prints & Oils, Collectables. Toys. 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It is scheduled to open in 2002 That gives the Lions plenty of time to sweeten an offer for Barry Sanders to maybe run there sometime. Barry Who? The chances of Barry ever being a Lion again, about one out of 10. • Parkland College, in Champaign, III., made history on Tuesday night by defeating Elgin College 15-9, 8-15, 15-9 and 15-12 to win the first ever National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Volleyball Tournament held at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena. A 12-player all­ tournament team was also selected and on that squad was Kellogg Community College's Shayna Munson. Laura Kostel, of Parkland, was the Most Valuable Player This is a great event for local volleyball fans and wc can only hope that it stays around for awhile. Any type of exposure for aspiring young volleyball players is good for the sport, which in one person's mind is one of the very best. The sport of volleyball, of far as excitement goes, deserves a perfect 10. • How great it has been to see all of the local fan support at the Class B district basketbal tournament this week at 3 horn apple Kellogg High School. With Lakewood, Middleville. Hastings and Delton in the show, Barry County has teal I y stood out and provided great crowd support When vou look across tlw court and see the Saxon students doing their best imitation of the Cameron Crazies, you arc reminded what sport is truly about. • You can never truly understand how important rebounding is to the game of basketball until you are forced lo watch a game played by the NBA Detroit Pistons. Let's see Jerome Williams has a monster game with 26 points, Jerry "Stack" Stackhouse also scores 26, Christian Laettncr adds 12 and the Pistons still lose to the Toronto Raptors. 89-85. Toronto scored the last 10 points of the game and, like many other NBA teams, beat Detroit often to the boards. The future looks bright for the Tons, but it's not easy being a fan of the team right now. It could be worse, though, as »he Pistons have won two games in eight tries this season. The Chicago Bulls, in companion, have won just once. The two teams cor.bined can probably not play ball with the Portland Trailblazers. • This goes into the Stunner File, Notre Dame knocks off No. 4 Ohio State Tuesday night in the Pre-season NIT 58­ 57. It was a great way for former North Carolina TarHeel Matt Doherty to start his college coaching career. Notre Dame was 14-16 last year, but Doherty has the for Mid-American Conference programs. Bowne, a 6-3 guard-forward who has help'd the Saxons to reach the Final Four in Class B the past two years, will play at Central Michigan University. Jennings, who led the Saxons with 28 points Monday in a district basketball win over Allegan, has signed on to play at the University of Buffalo Bowne's resume is impressive. It includes being named to the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan All­ State team and scoring 769 points in his Saxon basketball career. Last year as a junior, Bowne averaged 20.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists and was a first team selection on the J-Ad Graphics' All- extra session after both teams finished the first 32 minutes of action Knotted 44-44. Senior Virginia Jennings scored 7 of Hastings' 10 markers in overtime and finished with a game-high 28 points. "It was her will; She willed her team whenever we needed a big basket or a big piss,' Hastings coach Scott Allan said. "The girls haven't experienced a ton of victories this year, so this one feels really good.” Jennings signed a letter-of-intent Nov. 10 to play collegiately at the University of Buffalo. She was named one of the top 35 players in the state during the pre­ season by the Detroit Free Press and has been named to the J-Ad Graphics All­ Barry County and O K White Conference first teams twice already in her stellar prep career Her performance Monday certainly could be categorized as being stellar. Fighting Irish fans thinking about the good ole' days, like when Digger was still on the sidelines and players and when Kelly Tripucka were still lighting it up in South Bend. • As far as college basketball is concerned, look for plenty of parity in 1999-2000, but if there is one team that stands out it has to be Michigan State. Thai's if Mateen Cleaves is on the court and Morris Peterson continues to play like Morris Peterson. Also in J-Ad's early season Top 5 is 1. Auburn, 2. Cincinnati, 3. Arizona and 4. Kent State. • As far as the Detroit Lions are concerned, if Bobby Ross' decision to go for two was not a mistake, it was definitely stupid. Detroit is still first by a half game heading into this Sunday's conference showdown at Green Bay. SPORTS... See Page 11 Bowne to play at CMU; Jennings off to Buffalo The were already similarities between Tony Bowne and Virginia Jennings. Now there are a few more. The two personable Hastings High School seniors signed national letlers-ofintent Nov. 11 to play college basketball MIDDLEVILLE — For a team that won just three times during the regular season, the Hastings girls basketball team certainly had the appearance of a district tournament title contender Monday night in its post-season battle with Allegan The Lady Saxons used heart and some sharp shooting to beat the Tigers 54-47 in overtime at lhe Class B district tournament held at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Game two for Hastings (4-17) came Wednesday night against Barry County foe Delton Kellogg. Hastings outscored Allegan 10-3 in the Barry County squad From three-point range Bowne proved deadly, knocking down nearly 42 percenfof his shots Other schools Bowne considered were San Diego Stale and Western Michigan University. Jennings, a 5-5 guard who is just 22 points shy of 1,000 in her prep career, is also quite durable. She has started all but two games during her four years at HHS. Jennings' resume is also extraordinary. She was named one of the top 35 players in the state in a post-season Detroit Free Press article and was selected as one of the top 10 at an All­ State basketball camp this past summer. Jennings has been named to the J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County squad the past two seasons. In 1998, Jennings was a starter on the Michigan A AU Junior Olympic team and took third place at the Blue Star 1-on-l event in Terre Haute, Ind. Signing to Play MAC Hoops: Two senior basketball stars at Hastings High School last Wednesday signed national letters-of-’ntent to play collegiately at Mid­ American Conference programs. Tony Bowre (front left) has decided upon Central Michigan University, while Virginia Jernings (front right) will compete for the University of Buffalo women’s program. Pictured here with the two athletes are (back row. from left) Bob Nida, Linda Nida, HHS boys' varsity coach Don Schils, Nancy Bowne and HHS girts' coach Scot! Allan. Jennings' parents, Archie and Mattie, are not pictured. (Photo provided) Virginia Jennings (30) slides in to score two of her game-high 28 points in Monday's district basketball win over Allegan. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Liz Nida gave the Lady Saxons a big spark off the bench. Here, Nida (10) shoots over Tiger defender Chandra Mitchell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lady Saxons scored the first seven points in the overtime. Jennings drained a three-pointer at 3:45 (47-44), made a steal and a layup at 3:25 (49-44) and Katie Noteboom scored off a sweet dish from Michelle Griggs al 1:55 (51-44). Griggs was second in the Lady Saxon scorcbook with 10 points and Liz Nida came off the bench and tallied 9 markers. Griggs scored six of her 10 in the fourth quarter, while Nida's points included trifectas in tlie second and fourth quarters. Down the stretch, Allan's team did what it had to pull out the "w." "We were seven of 13 (field goal shooting) in lhe fourth quarter and overtime combined; if you do that, you're probably going to win," Allan said. "All year, we have had our troubles scoring. We have a bunch of role players. As long as we understand the roles; we do well." ----------------------------- T7-------- JENNINGS.. Continued, page 11 Lady Trojans defend home court; Lakewood bows out MIDDLEVILLE — There has been much hype built around a possible matchup between local prep basketball powers Middleville and Wayland in the Class B district tournament, an event the Lady Trojans are hosting. But before the big matchup could take place, coach Marcy Uyfs team still had one thing to accomplish. Beat Barry County foe Lakewood. And the black and orange struggled some early, but eventually wore down lhe Lady Vikings in the Monday matchup, 35-26. That win set up Wednesday's clash between the Lady Trojans and the Wildcats from Wayland. It was Middleville's 20th win in 21 games, but Uyl hopes her team still has a few more wins ahead of them arid believes Monday's game will help. "I much woulrt have rather played tonight than have a bye, Uyl said. "I was concerned, but I didn't want to appear frantic." Lakewood (13-8) trailed by just one point, 8-7, after one quarter, but Middleville used a 14-1 second stanza to build a 22-8 half-time advantage. Lakewood's lone point in the second quarter came on a free throw with 10 seconds left. Beside, that one point, lhe Lady Trojans' defensive effort was perfect "That was probably the key point of the game right there." Uyl said. "As a whole, our defense played well. We are always capable of those spurts." Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz said that while Middleville's defense was solid, his team's offense did not step up. "Our offense was just totally dead," Maciasz said. "Wc had our shots, we just didn't make them." Neither team took more than a four point lead in the first quarter. Sarah Schut, who scored 5 of the Lady Trojans' 8 points in lhe opening frame, made it 8­ 5 Middleville with a lay-up with 3:56 remaining. Shannon Spencer with 1:28 to go hit a jumper that made it a one-point affair, 8-7. The second quarter was all Lady Trojans. A Schut second chance score at 5:10 made it 12-7, a jumper from Jill Williams from the top of the key at 4:37 increased the lead to 14-7, a mop up score by Williams at 3:45 made it 16-7 and another jumper by Lyndsey VanAman with 2:01 ballooned the lead out to 22-7. Middleville's Leslie Crowley (31) grabs hold of a rebound, out-dueling Lakewood's Stephanie Maciasz (45). (Photo by Perry Hardin) DEFEND ..continued page 11 1 �TM Hasting, Banner - Thuraday, November 14. 10W - Pege 11 DEFEND...continued from page 10 Middleville narrowly won the third quarter 9-8. despite 5 points from Spencer. Payshcnce Erb was the Lady Trojans' spark tallying 5 points in the frame including a three-pointer that put her team up 29-11 with 2:50 remaining. Spencer closed the quarter with a threepoint play that made the score 31-16. Lakewood used a 10-1 run to start the fourth quartet to cut the deficit to six points. 32-26, with 2:10 left to be played. Audra Love scored 6 of those 10 including back-to-back scores that made it a six-point contest. But Schut sank four free throws in lhe final eight minutes, the only four points for lhe Lady Trojans' team in lhe stanza. A win is a win. but Uyl did admit that "our kids played a little nervous tonight." Ml thought that the girls played a little hesitant," Uyl explained. "I don’t think that wc were looking past this team We were prepared, but we knew that they would be good." Both teams had problems holding onto the ball as Middleville finished with 14 JENNINGS...continued from page 10 turnovers and Lakewood 15. Schut finished with 12 points, Williams added 8 and Erb tallied 7 markers For Lakewood, Audra Love scored 10, Spencer 7 and Stephanie Maciasz 6. Scoring was a major hindrance to Maciasz' squad. "We have a defense, they only had 22 points at lhe half. Thai's pretty good," Maciasz said. "Wc held them to 35 points, wc had a chance." Middleville Lakewood 35, 26 Middleville 8 14 9 4=35 Lakewood 7 1 8 10=26 Middleville: Sarah Schut 3 6-10 12. Payshencc Erb 2 (I) 2-2 7. Leslie Crowley 2 2-2 6, Lyndsey Van Aman I 0­ 0 2, Jill Williams 3 2-2 8. Totals: FG II (I), FT I2-16«35 Lakewood: Shannon Spencer 3 1-1, Audra Love 4 2-4 10, Jill Benschoter 1 (I)0-2 3. Stephanie Maciasz 2 2-2 6. Totals: FG 10 (1), FT 5-9-26 Hastings' start did not mirror its finish, as lhe Lady Saxons trailed 10-6 after the first quarter. Jennings scored four of the six points and made a pass to Noteboom at game's start for the other two scores. The Lady Saxons tallied the first four points of the second quarter, the second two coming on a long-range jumper by Griggs. A Nida three, from the top of the key. knotted the score with 4:10 remaining in the half at 16-16, a Jennings' score off a pass from Nida at 3:32 gave Hastings an 18-17 advantage, a Jennings scoop in the lane at 2:10 made it 20-19, a Jennings trey with 30 seconds lo go put the blue and gold within one point at 24-23 and a Jennings jumper with 10 seconds remaining in the first half gave Hastings a one-point advantage, 25-24. 10 points and Mahlonson had 11. Thanks to Griggs' 6 points in lhe fourth quarter. Hastings won lhe frame 11-6 and sent the game into overtime. Highlights for Hastings in the fourth quarter included back-to-back scores by Griggs at 4:35 and 3:47 that cut lhe deficit to six, 43-37, and a left-side triple from Nida at 3:20 that put her team within four points. 44-40.___________ , A Grigg, juniper sl 2:30 edged the blue and gold even ctoaer, 4442, and a Jenning, jumper at 2:08 tied the tcore. 44-44. After going ahead 51-44 in overtime, Hasting, iced it with a free throw from Nida with 17 second, remaining and two free throw, by Jennings with one second left on lhe overtime clock. "We were fortunate, this game could have gone either way, so easily," Allan said. "They (Allegan) did a nice job with their adjustment, in the second half to stop Virginia. But we still hit lhe shots the* we needed to." Hastings 54, Allegan 47 (OT) Hastings 6 19 I II 10-54 Allegan 10 14 14 6 3-47 Hastings: Liz Nida 3 (2) 1-2 9. Katie Noleboom 2 0-14, Virginia leanings 9 (2) 8-8 28, Michelle Griggs 5 0-1 10, Kailey Lyons I 1-3 3. Totals: FG 20 (4k FT 10-15-54 Allegan: Holly Mahonson 3 5-9 11, Alison Hoffman 3 (3) 7-10 16, Jen Horwath 0 1-3 1, Ashley Kosten 4 0-0 8, Sarah Taylor 3 4-610. Katie Buis 0 1­ 2 1. Totals: FG 13 (3). FT 18-30-47. Angie Eggers (34) fires a jump shot over two Allegan foes. (Photo by Perry Hardin)__________ _______________ What: Class B District Championship; Where: Thomappla Kellogg High School; Whan: Friday at 7 p.m.; Who: Winner of Middlevllle/Wayland game versus winner of Hastings/Delton game. The Saxon Autumn Athletes for 1999 Fine gridiron entertainment was provided through the season. More experience and added talent was undoubtedly the reason. Kailey Lyons (40) leaves her feet and alters a shot over Allegan's Holly Mahlonson (10). (Photo by Perry Hardin) Jennings scored 13 of her 28 points during Hastings* 19-point second quarter. For the game, she was also 8-of-8 from the charity stripe. Hastings' ability to put the ball in the hole, along with its stingy defensive effort, were keys to the triumph. "We play pretty decent defense; when wc shoot well, we can play with some good teams," Allan said. Allegan (13-8), thanks to 6 points from Ashley Kosten and 4 points each from Sarah Taylor and Holly Mahlonson in the third quarter* wrirt wbaqri 36-33. A Jennings stop n* pop basket at 1:50 trimmed the deficit to one point, 34-33, but Taylor closed out the quarter with an inside hoop, 36-33. Taylor finished with Valley ousted by Olivet Lakewoods Audra Love looks to score inside as Middleville's Leslie Crowley (31), Jill Williams 44) and Lakewood’s Stephanie Maciasz watch the play. (Photo by SPORTS., .continued from page 10 There’s still a slim chance of the Lions winning a division or qualifying for the playoffs, but the running game will need to be improved ar.d Ross’ boys will have to show that they can win on the road. Chances of it happening, about two out of 10. By lhe way. what could the I Jons get for someone like Bryant Westbrook? Maybe 50 cents and a cup of coffee0 • College Football Prediction, Michigan 30, Ohio State 10. The only thing that would make this game better is if Bo and Woody were still coaching from lhe sidelines We miss those days when U of M and OSU battled it out every year to decide who was the best in the Big 10. And by the way, has it really been 30 years since lhe great Wolverine-Buckeye battle of 1969. Rob White (Middleville. All-Stater and member of Trojans' championship teams) certainly remembers that game as a player for lhe Maize and Blue and has tons of great stories from his days with Bump Elliott and Bo Schembechler in Ann Arbor. • The Red Wings continue to go about their business, win and prepare for another exciting Stanley Cup run. Heading into Wednesday's game at Vancouver, the Wings were 11-4-3, the best record in the Western Conference. Vyacheslav Kozlov scored two great goals in Monday's 6-3 triumph over lhe Anaheim Mighty Ducks and Nicklas Lidstrom had a goal and two assists. With contributions from these guys and stars like Steve Yzerman, Pal Verbeek, Brendan Shanahan, Tomas Holstrom and Sergei Fedorov, the Wings do have the talent to taste from the Cup as the New Millennium rings in. • Tony Bowne and Virginia Jennings both made great choices of colleges last week when they signed national letters-of intent Bowne will play basketball at Central Michigan University and Jennings will be at the University of Buffalo The Chippewas, under coach Jay Smith, are looking to get back to their glory days With Smith’s and Bowne's skills, it's possible. Jennings will be playing in the same town as professional players like Buffalo Bills Doug Flutie. She may be 5-5, but her presence on the floor makes her more like 5-11. Jennings The basketbail season for Maple Valley’s girts came to a close Monday as host Olivet defeated the Lady Lions 85-42 in a Class C district tournament. The Eagles opened the game with a 10­ 0 run and limited the Lady Lions to just 24 points in the first two quarters. Olivet kd at intermission, 52-24. Jessica Cook led Maple Valley with 12 points. Sarah Cook and Amy Pennington both added 6 points. speaks very highly of Buffalo mentor Cheryl Dozier. We look forward to seeing plenty more great things from these two once they start it up in the Mid-American Talk to you soon. • WANTED • SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIANS Delton Kellogg School District is seeking custodians for the 1999-2000 school year. Experience not neces­ sary—we will train. S6.50 per hour. Please make application at the Superintendent's Office at 327 North Grove Street. Delton. MI. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Saxon football players last year were not inferior; and with the help from underclassmen, they came closer to superior. Six sophomores and numerous juniors return, so it would seem, that coaches and loyal fans expect success from next years team. The six sophomores on the varsity, left the JV team quite lean. But, from that squad a number of good players wHI be seen. The freshmen are beginners; their improvement day to day is more important than the record; they are learning how to play. Among the current freshman squad; there's no talent scarcity. And their numbers will contribute to a future varsity. Another Hastings team responded when put to the acid test. Tneirw^wlms were treated lo a moet suooeedut season when the team breezed through the district and went deep into the region. The girls on the tennis team enjoyed another successful season and qualifying for the state tournament was just one of the many reasons. The members of other autumn teams, though wins were not so prevalent: when athletes do their best, records can ba Irrelevant. 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AH resumes and applications will become the property of the Village and will be public information unless otherwise requested. Freeport Shamrock Tavern 9 P.M. to 1 AJM. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20™ Manufacturing and Shipping Positions Join a growing company that prides itself on its progres­ sive manufacturing techniques and its ability to maintain a strong sense of family and teamwork. Using laihes to create mandrel wrapped hoses and spe* • Must be able to follow whiten and verbal instructions • Previous lathe experience a plus, but win tram on the job • Requires the ability to stand, bend, tum and use hands efficiently, with moderate lifting. • Previous experience in a cellular manufacturing envi­ ronment where job flexibility was encouraged a definite plus Assistant Director of Nursing Tendercare Hastings is now taking applications for an experienced AD.ON. for our facility within 40 minutes of the most West Michigan cities Tendercare (Michigan) inc. is the largest long-term care provider in Michigan, as wen as one of the largest employers in health care with 35 facilities Position requires a current Michigan Nursing License; minimum two years floor supervisory experi­ ence in Jong term care, medicare'medicaid, and rehabil­ itation expenence a plus by Hal Buarge • Using computers, tapers, forklift and other warehouse equipment, performs all final steps for shipping product to November 20th CALEDONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL 9230 Kraft 9-3 p.m. Lunch Available • Coordinates shipping times with manufacturing depart­ ments based on schedule completion and customer demands • Must have computer expenence using Windows • Experience using a manufacturing software system and/or specifically a B&an system a plus and pension benefits. Flexfab Spending, routine physical, wellness program, 11 paid holidays and vacation benefits. Starting pay: S8.75-S9.15 with step increases up to $1130. Stop in to compleu an application: Flexfab Division 1899 M-43. Hastings, MI 49058 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 1f», 1999 Saxon football program awards efforts Here ire lhe 1999 Hastings Saxon Football Post Season Awards that were recently handed out at the team's banquet' Iron Saxon: B.J. Donnini. Adam Branch. Joey Keller. Joe Bekker. Sean Tefft. Rob Lee. Adam Schantz. Josh Hendershot. Isaac Solmes Outstanding Underclassmen: Dan Slaughter. Joey Keller Moat Improved Offensive Lineman: Jeremy Pond Most Improved Offensive Buck: Joah Woodard. Defensive Moat Improved Lineman: Joe Bekker Defensive Moat Improved Back/Llnebacker: Isaac Solmes and Joey Keller. Im Man: Andrew Misak. Nathan Rounds, Isaac Solmes, Josh Hendenhoi. Dan McKinney. Adam Schantz. Sean Tefft, Brandon Dahn. Joey Keller. Zac Fulmer. Jeremy Pond, Derek Sherman. Jason Bailey. Matt Larsen. Outstanding Courage: Rob Lee and Jason Bai lev Honorable Meation O-K White Conference: Zac Fulmer. Tony Bowne and Joey Keller. All O-K White Conference: Sean Tefft and Gabe McCarty. Outstanding Dedication: Mall Larsen and Isaac Solmes. Scholar Athlete: Tony Bowne, Freshman basketbailers win 18 of 20 games Isaac Solmes and Jay Campbell. Third Year Varsity Awards: Gabe McCarty and Tony Bowne. 1999 Captains: Tony Bowne, Gabe McCarty and Scan Tefft. 2000 Captains: Sean Tefft and Joey Keller. Hastings High School's successful freshmen girls basketball team closed out its season with its most exciting game. But the Lady Saxons lost a heartbreaker to Lowell 63-60. Hastings trailed by a large margin in the first half, but a stifling press in the closing minutes, keyed by Niki Noteboom, cut the half-time deficit to 10 points. The Lady Saxons came out strong defensively in the third quarter and tied lhe game by the time the fourth quarter Gold basketball season open against Newhall The seventh grade Gold baskcib.all team lost its season opener Nov. 16 to Newhall. 31-30. The Saxons made a strong fourth quarter comeback, outscoring Newhall by 14 points in that frame. Andy Kelly scored 12 points, Andrew Vincent 11 and Brandon Johnson 4. Chad Girrbach, Zack Hulce and Scon Allerding each scored 1 point. Tyler Fulmer dished out 3 assists, Vincent made 5 steals, Kelly 5 steals and Michael Newsted 3 steals. 8th Grade Gold... In the fourth quarter. Amber Thomas stepped up and scored 16 of the team's 20 points. Lowell, however, tallied 23 points and Newhall beat Hastings* eighth grade gold squad 47-35. Drew Whitney scored 19 points, Drew Bowman 4, Josh Bemheisel 4 and Jake Tuthill 4 points. Eric Schiedel and Scott Larsen both scored 2 points. Bowman led the team in rebounds with 7 caroms. YMCA hoop teams open up campaigns — Hastings seventh grade Gold team, in lhe YMCA of Barry County Spirit Basketball League, opened its season with two victories over Grand Rapids (24-13) and Lowell (19-18). Hastings cruised to the triumph over Grand Rapids. Katie Lawrence scored 6 points, Alex Greenfield 4. Anna Lawrence 4 and Halie Terrel 4. Terrel also had 3 assists. Against Lowell's black team at lhe Hastings Middle School, Hastings found itself in a tightly contested battle with the lead being exchanged a number of times. Kayla Arnie scored 8 points and made 4 steals. Amber Peck was second in the home team's scorebook with 4 markers. The game was decided in lhe final seconds YMCA Advil Women's Volleyball Bobs Gun and Tackle .36-6 Digit ......................... .26-16 ICS...............................21-21 C&N............................ . .1-41 Lefanty Insurance.................................... 34-2 Goodenough Goodies ........................... .27-9 Ranger Die Inc......................................... 25-14 Ray Junes Electromechanical .... 22-17 Hastings Burial Vault .........................JI-15 Cascade Home Improvements.......... 19-20 Quality Roofing .....................................12-24 Backc Construction..................................5-34 McDonalds................................................ 3-33 Friday Night Mixed Four Cylinders 33-15; Ten Pins 33-15; Cook Jackson 32-16; Head's Out 29-19; Brushworks 29-19; Bad Habit 11 29-19; No Whiners 27-21; 9 and a Wiggle 26-22; Beer YMCA of Barry County Adali Indoor Soccer YMCA Co-ed Softball League Champa... Taking first place honors in the YMCA softball league was the Mad Dawgs from Blarney Stone. Team members are (first row) Bedday Salazar. Bob Madden. Jen Rick; (second row) Jeannette Healy. Joe Lyons. Teddy Wilders; (third row) Cassie Madden. BM Madden, Carrie Warner, Jesse Lyons and Pauly Salazar. Not pictured are Ketty and Amber Brown. (Photo provided) William M. Doherty An. at Law .. .1-04) Black............................................................1-0-0 Garyk Hobby Shop ............................... 0-1-0 White ........................................................ 0-1-0 Game Results William M. Doherty Att. at Law 7 vs. White 0; Black 6 vs. Gary t Hobby Shop 2. Me 24 1/2-23 1/2; All But One 24-24; No Name Yet! 22-26; Late Comers 20-28; Rocky 4 19-29; Teddy Bean 18 1/2-29 1/2; Mercy 18-30; Ramblers 17-31; The Scouts 16-32; We don't Care 15-33. Womens High Game and Series - S. Haight 173-470. C Madden 134; T Pen­ nington 200-494; B. Roush 198-524; L. Barnum 243-594; J Madden 217-563; GJ Meaney 166; S. Ripley 167; R.Lydy 19* 509; J. Lancaster 158; E. Johnson 234-551; Nashville VFW8260 TACO were geared up for Year 2000 ...to make it just another new year. Friday, November 19th 5:30 - 7:30 pm1 ALL-WV-CAN-MT Adults - *5.00 • Children under 12 - ’2.50 Get more out of life! Just ask the people who've Laser had Vision Correction, the latest pro­ cedure for nearsighted­ ness. farsightedness and astigmatism. combines precise computer with a cool laser beam that may help correct your Hastings City Bank has been providing a safe and secure place for your money since 1886... through two World Wars, the Wall Street Crash of 1929, the Great Depression and a 1934 fire that nearly destroyed our main office. We will be here in the new millennium...still going strong. Ready to serve you! vision problem This could possibly allow you to function with­ out corrective lenses for many activities choose from over 90 member dodoes located Kimberly Norris. MD 1761 West M-43 Hwy. 945-5888 Bard Bloom, OD Scot) Bloom. OO 1510 Nonh Broadway 1510 Sonh Broadway 945-2192 945-2192 9890 CherryValin 891-2020 Caledooia for additional Y2K information This is a Y2K readiness disclosure statement member fdic B.C. Royal... The Barry County Royal hoop team lost a 28-11 decision. Brian Me Keough, Dave Patterson. Brad Mead and Scott Coleman led lhe team in scoring. Dan Dimond and Doug Ferrell proved lough defensively. N. Sccord 163; P. Arends 192-518; K. Kad­ er 171-468; N. Taylor 177-478; B. Keeler 159; S. Parker 164; M. Manin 189-482; D Mays 185; S. McKee 218. Mena High Game sad Series - K. McDonald 153; D Service 191-512; R. Haight 186-540; B Madden 190; H. Pen­ nington 204; J. Barnum 227; E. Keder 205; B. Madden 202; K. Meaney 189; B. Ripley 198; D. Tinkler 189-504; B. Keder 203­ 567; B. Cooley 202-521; M Keeler 201­ 578; S Peabody 210-541; J. Mays 200-625; M. McKee 223. Sunday Night Mixed "iu” Sunday Snoozers 25; Red Dog 24; All-4Fun23 1/2; We're OK 22; Friends 22; Thee Froggcrs 22; Thunder Alley 21; 4 Hone­ men 20 1/2; Rock Bottom 19 1/2; Happy Hookers 19 1/2; Matrix 19; Double Kb IS 1/2; Lucky Strikes 17; B.S.ers 15 1/2; Bud Light IS; Not Sure Yet 12. Womens High Games aad Series - M. Snyder 220-599; L. Potter 211-537; L. Fal­ coner 169-497; V. McLeod 172-447; S. Cross 166-439; J. Buckner 172; C. Barnum 168; M. Blankenship 161; M Simpson 160; L. Rentz 147; L. Boze 142; S. Smith 122. Mens High Games and Series - B. Rentz 245-595; DJ James 233-568; D. Key 222-547; A. McBrian 211-509; B. Falconer 205-509; C. Shook 188-454; R. Boze 152­ 432; M. Snyder 225; J DeLaat 219; J. James 186; M. Eaton 168; E. Gates 157. Thursday Mixed Oops 27-13; King Pins 27-13; Just Us 26-14; Question Marks 21-19; Varneys 21­ 19; Red Eyes 19-21; Brown and Sons Excav. 17-23; Hastings Bowl 17-23; Goon Squad 14-26; Middle Lakers 7-29. Mens Good Games and Series - C Van­ Houten 200-578; C. Haywood 192-508; C. Mugridge 190-492; C. Leonard 170-468; T. Peake 180-450; M Zimmerman 162-449; F. Through Gear Image Laser Center you can throughout the West Michigan region. Visit our wedsite www.hastingscitybank.com 6th Grade Red... The Red eagers lost to Grand Rapids. 33-14, last Saturday at lhe Hastings Middle School. Eric Gillespie, Chris Timmerman and Lee Selby all made offensive contributions, while Stephen Peurach, Dave Gallagher. Craig Sherwood, Nate Hodges and Dan Sccord stood out on defense. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 22-14; Hecker Agency 20-16; Railroad Street Mill 18-18; Kent Oil Co. 17-19; Carlton Center Bull­ dozing 16-20; Bennett Industries 15-21. Good Games and Series - G. Potter 174­ 478; H. Coenen 173; M. Dull 177-426; L. Elliston 243-592; E. Ulrich 177-481; N. Goggins 148-415; J. DelCotto 163-427; M. Snyder 184-505; B. Wilson 174-471; S. Dunham 157-445; K. Fowler 177; J Hamil­ ton 165. Laser Vision Correction technology as Peck made a steal aad scored oo a driving lay-up as time expired. Wagner 156-432; T. Osborne 110-317. Womens Good Games aad Series - S. Lambert 177-452; S. Teuneasen 177-432; S. Brown 158-417; J RaNey 140-393; B. Anderson 124-345; B. Billings 96-279; H. Service 168; M. Taylor 153; L. Jackson 152; V Brown 151; B. Sexton 149; D Tiffany 130; J. Musser 125; R Brown 108. Whit would you do without corrective terns’ At Hastings City Bank we have been "gearing up" for a smooth transition into the Year 2000 since 1996. We have worked hard to see that all of our systems are ready for the date change. Any systems that were not ready have been replaced or upgraded. Mission-critical system tests have been successful and back-up plans are in place to cover any unan­ ticipated disruptions. We are ready to welcome the new millennium. Hastings came up three points short. "We dug a hole in the first half that was a bit too much to overcome," Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said. "I thought the girls played outstanding in the second half and I had no complaints at the end of the game." Thomas finished with 28 points and drew big praise from her coach. "Amber Thomas repeatedly kept us in the game: she was a workhorse," Laubaugh said. The freshman team ended the year al 18-2. "It was a lough way to end. but it doesn't diminish what they have achieved," Laubaugh said. RKhani Cboryan members of Wednesday P.M. Misfits 25-15; Nash "5" Plus 23-17; Seeberk Auto 23-17; Hair Care 21 1/2-18 1/2; Nash Chiro 21 1/2-18 1/2; R R SL Mill 20 1/2-19 1/2; Lifestyles 19-21; Eye and Ent 16 1/2-23 l/2;Girrbachk 16-24; Mace's Ph. 14-26. High Games and Series - T. Christopher 197-535; B High 175-466; G.Otis 176­ 485; D. Seeber 159-465; J. Pettengill 178­ 430; B. Earl 160-432; F. Schneider 146­ 386; R. Kuempel 140-386; L. Elliston 189; M Snow 181; B. Johnson 153; B. Moore 152; B. Norris 156; T. Poll 166; S. Drake 157; J. Doster 159. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 18. 1999 - Page 13 Hastings High School announces honor roll for first marking period (First Marking Period, ended Oct. 29, 1999) Seniors High Honors (3.5-4.0 grade point aver­ age) — Joshua Alderson, Erin Allerding, Katie Allerding, Christy Anderson. •Joshua Angoli, Jason Bailey, Erica Bar­ num, Justin Benner, Jeremy Bishop, Am­ ber Boger, Benjamin Bolthouse. ’Danielle Bowman, Anthony Bowne, ’Amanda Buskirk. Jay Campbell. Marie Carpenter, ’Rebecca Casarez. Catherine Case. Katie Cook, Michael Courtright, Elwood Davis. Carolyn DeWitt. John Eggers. ’Bethany Elms. John Forbes, Kevin Oerlinger, ’Callie Girrbach, Heather Ginbech, Jessica Gole, Samantha Goodenough, ’Sarrah Gregory, ’Jolene Griffin. Michelle Griggs, Sara Hammond. ’Amiee Hawbaker. Bob­ bie Henney. Jennifer Hodges. Lucas Hol­ ston. Susan Hubbard. Laura Hubert, Christina Huntley. Virginia Jennings, Katharine Jones, Lindsey Karas. Kristen Kasinsky. Brian Lancaster, Matthew Lawrence, ’Erika Main, Ivy Malone. Andy McBrian, Rebecca McCarty, Stan McK­ elvey. Melinda Meaney. Amy Miller. An­ gela Miller, ’Nicolas Miller, Samantha A. Miller. Antosia Myers, Alexander Need­ ham. ’Peter Oberth, Steven Obreiter, Matthew Peake, Leteia Pennington. ’Sarah Penrod, Kimberly Perry, Laura Piechnik, Lacy Pittelkow. Leah Pumford. Laura Rif­ fler, Lindsay Rajt. Dana Reed, John Resseguie, Heather Rose, Chad Sanborn, Dustin Sanders, Lacey Sanders. ’Amy Schiedel, Martin Shellenbarger. Samantha Snow. Andrew Soya, ’Samuel Stafford. Lauren Stineman, Casey Stormes, Erica Swialek. Tiffany Swift, Jennifer Taylor, Joshua VanSyckle. David Welton, ’Marcie Westover. Amber Wilde, Brandon Willard. Nathan Winfree, Molly Woods. Mary Wright and ’Katrina Wyman. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Joe Bekker, Brook Bennett, Nathan Bies, Bracken Bard. Addam Clack, Daniel Deming. Josh Doe, Stephen Gamer. William Hall. Courtney HaJlifax. Monique Hard. Joshua Hendershot. Matthew Jiles. Kristen Keech, Brik Keeler, Heather Lambert, Matthew Larsen. Brian Loftus. Dusty Lundstrum, Sunny Mahler, Joseph Martin, Justin Martisius, Nicole Matthews. Christy McCarty. Amanda Schantz, Jeremy Shilling. Emily Smith, Jessica Storm. Kristen Straube, Tyler Tossava. Eric VanderV-en, Sara Wank and Brad Wills. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Michael Amett. Kyle Bellgraph, Sarah Burton, Ashley De­ line, Angela Eggers. Macie Eldred, Heather Force, Kristi Guidet, Janna Jackson, Jen­ nifer Jenkins, Ashley Keeler. Joseph Keller, Jonathan Kendall. Molly Kruko, Victoria Mahmat, Kate Martisius, Lytm McCallum, Leilie McKay, Jennifer Miller. Courtney Morrison. Rachel New­ ton, Caitlin Nugent, David Ockerman, Lindsay Overmire, Douglas Poll, Jeremy Pond. Regina Resseguie, Jessica Roush. Ryan Rowse, Jessica Shellenbarger, Wes­ ley Shoebridge and Patrick Stephens. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Dar­ rell Barnum, Alicia Birman, Adam Car­ roll, Daniel Cary, Michael Case, Amanda Davis, Kara Hill. Bert Kosbar, Emily Mar­ tin. Samantha Miller, Ashlee Pare, Andrew Price, Adam Reil, Amanda Smith, Amy Steele. Lucas Warren, Brenda Westfall, Nathan Wilkins, Erin Woodley, Daniel Worth, Amanda Zalewski Freshmen High Honors (3.5-4.0) — ’Molly An­ derson. Alicia Bedford, ’Molly Benning­ field, Dustin Bowman. ’Jenna Bryans. •Casey Cady, ’Chelsea Case, Donald Converse. Rebecca Crump. ’Laura Dipert. Angela Dipp, Brian Donnini, Emily Dreyer. Krystle Dunn. Amy Easey. ’Erin Fish. Beau Furrow, Joel Gibbons, Emily Heath. ’Katie Hesterly. Joey Hinckley. ’Tiffany Howell. Teha Huss. Natasha Jones, Samuel Krouse, Craig Laurie, Bryan Myers, Arica Newton, Rebekah Nicholson, ’Courtney Oakland. Jennifer Peake. Jessica Ranguette, Christopher Rounds, Steven Sekrecki, ’Jennifer Shaw. Kerianne Sherwood. ’Teresa Smith. ’Keith Stoudt. Nicole Swartz, Dominic Toremen. Alicia Totten, Ashley Wanland, Kristina Welton and Andrew Worth. Honors (3.10-3.49) —- Tamers Alexan­ der, Abbie Allerding. Heath Augustine. Megan Avery, Jeffrey Baker, Michael Bolthouse. Katherine Boyer. Shauna Brad­ field. Lucas Brehm. Megan Butler, Justin Carley, Eliza Cheeseman, Jessica Cheese­ man, Trever Davis, Brian DeVries, DeWitt, Brittney Dobbins. David Eldred. Grant Endsley. Megan Frazier. Raquel Hawks. Jacob Heuss. Emily Hoke, Wendi Iler. Chad Kendall, Christina Main. Cassandra Meade, Niki Noteboom. Olivia Pare. Colette Punicker. Anthony Rambin, Heather Robinson. Michael Roslund, Joshua Sanders. Brittani Schoemer. Brooke Sheldon. Shayne Todd. Amanda VanBuren. Samantha Wallace. Cody While and Cara Zerbel. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Christopher Armstrong, Lander Bachert, Joshua Bailey. Amanda Burton. MacKenzie Chaffee, Jason Dipp, Anthony Eisner, Alan Endsley. Courtney Fortier, Sean Lan­ caster, Kathryn Safie, Colleen Shellen­ barger. Nicholas Sinclair, Brian VanAman, Colin VanWingen. Kai Ward, Holly Wil­ son Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Sara Capers, Donovan Prentice, Marcos Salazar and Jeremiah Williams. ’Indicates 4.0 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER Alternative Education High Honors (3.5-4.0) — ’Jonathon Thompson. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Brandie Ham­ mond. Burke Houghtalin IV, Nicole Miller and Nicole Owen. 1-800-310-9031 -KfWAJtOS- Pick up a virtual office on your way home from work. Nathan McKelvey, Wendy Miller. Melissa Ranch, Shewn Rosenberp.-r, Andrew Satie, Brice Schoemer. Lisa Simon, Courtney Sinclair, Anthony Smith, Corey Thomp­ son. Stanley' Wilkins. Lisa Wiltrout and Michael Wolfe Honorable Merman (3.00-3.09) — Ben- jamm Buehler.. Janue Clark, Naomi Gal­ lagher Martina Gass. Amanda Knicker­ bocker. Adam Lord, Annie Mead. Jason M. Miller. Jeremy Peake, Heather Richie, Matthew Schultz, Benjamin Shaw. Rachel Smith. Robert Swiatek, Kathryn Williams, Rudi Winegar and Kyie Winkler. Jailors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Julia Arechigs. Rebecca Arias, ’Sarah Barry, Dorothy Clemens. Brandon Dahn, ’Jill Dimond, Heather Drumm, Ian Dudley, Steven Flohr, Rex Foreman IV, ’Men Gergen. Lindsay Hemerling. Amy Hermenitt, Melissa Hodges, Roselee Hostetler, Justin Huss. Leland Jennings. Elizabeth King. Kailey Lyons, Elizabeth Meek. Adam Miller. Rhonda Pennepacker, Jessica Roll. ’Margaret Schirmer. ’Heidi Schroeder, ’Kristi Spurgeon, Danielle Swift, Gena Tormen. Starlight Tyrrell. •Kristen Wildern, Jessica Winebrenncr, Taylor Wisner and Miranda Workman. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Cathy Anderson. Regina Argo. Adam Branch, Terra Britten, Derek Brookmeyer. Jeremy Butler. Larissa Carr, Sarah Chamberlain. Cari Coenen, Brandi Colvin, Rodney Cook. Rick Cullers, Rsecbelle Easey, Kala Friddle, Elizabeth Gibbons, Amanda Hause. Paul Henney, Jennifer Heuss, Lindsey Hill. Amanda Hoke, Jamie Howell. Kim Kannes, Amanda Lee. Mark Lockwood. Rachel MacKenzie, Daniel McKinney, Sirens Miller, Benjamin Newsted, Chad Noteboom. Katie Noteboom. Samantha Oakland. I ucas Overmire, Laci Owen, Shannon Pietrangelo. Chad Ray. Jenessa Rude. Karey Schlachtcr, Matthew Schnackenberg. Jamie Smith. Maria Soto. Phoenix Spaulding. Lake Storm. Michael Swainston. Dustin Terrel, Joshua Trumble, Casey Van Engan. Kelsey Viher Richard Wank. Nichole Warner, Katharine Welton. Tyler Whitney and Kelli Zerbel Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — JoAnn Bailey, Sunny Basler. Brianne Beach. Andrew Benningfield. Joshua Boulter. Caroline Davis-Carter, Diane Eerdmans, Jen Hendershot. Jonathan Katje, Avon Keller. Kylee ffHeran, Jason Olmstead. Jacob Paige. Adam Schantz. Sean Tefft, Frederick Thomas and David N. Wright. Sophomores High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Samantha Allerding. Amanda Bechler. ’Carrie Bolt­ house. Erin Bradley. Rebecca Brisboe. •Stephanie Buck, Brandon M. Burke. ’Joshua Clevenger, Drew Coleman. ’Jennifer Cottrell. Stephanie Courtright Laura Dickinson. ’Nicole Doozan. ’Jodi Elms. Chelsea Evans. Kelli Flohr. Carl Furrow. ’Justin Hutchins. Heather Krebs. Keli Misak, Elizabeth Nida, Michael Nitz. Alexis Powell. Christopher Remley, www.nextel.com fl 000™ NEXTEL Authorized Nextel Representative Nextel phones are manufactured by @ motorola BASIC Communications Now Available in Hastings! Contact: Matt or Beth Farner 616-945-8700 ©1999 Nextel Communications. Inc. All rights reserved. Nextel, the Nextel logo, Nextel Business Networks, and Nextel Direct Connect are trademarks and/or service marks of Nextel Communications, Inc. Motorola, iDEN, i390, i600, and i1000 are trademarks and/or regis­ tered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 18, 1999 Harvest Celebration held at Happy Time preschool Students st the Hippy Time preschool recently held Harvest Celebrations” with their families. The students’ families helped in various craft activities and the preschoolers cut out and decorated leaf nametags for their guests. They used vegetables such as car­ rots, potatoes, squash, onions and celery dipped into paint lo make colorful prints. There also were necklaces to string using macaroni, Cbeerios, milk bottle rings, packing peanuts and construction paper shapes. The last activity ■ the celebration was the applesauce center, where children helped chop up the applca, added sugar and cinnamon and stirred the finished product The best port was tasting the fresh apple­ Austin Sensiba and his mother, Denise, and Andrew Cybuslkl and his mom, Melanie, cut up apples toi applesauce. Amy Piper puts a harvest necklace on her son, Aaron Wiliams. sauce. After the crafts were completed, the preschoolers entertained their families with harvest songs and finger playa. The refreshment table included cider, doughnuts, apples and raw vegetables pro­ vided by the parents. The Harvest Celebration is one of the annual celebrations that take place at Happy Time Preschool. Parental involve­ ment is encouraged throughout die year. The Happy Thne Preschool is located at the Assembly of Ood Church, 1674 West State Road. —---------------------------------------------- ■------------------------ LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE NOTICE FRANK G. HILARY. PC. « ATTEMPTPtQ TO COLLECT A DIET AND ANY INFORMATION ORTAKDWKA BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE Kott Slater and his mother. Melissa, and Christa Wright and her grandmother, Marlene, play with table toys. Stringing necklaces are Brandon Slocum, his mother. Kelli, and grandmother, Sharon, and Chelsea Eldred and her mom, Tricia. David White puts a nametag on his mother, Lisa. Christopher Hopkins and his mother, Aimee, fattier, Mark, and brother, Alex, dip vegetables in paint. for shoring with us our special anniversary occasion and for making our day fulfilled and brighter with your presence. Good wist ,es and thoughtfulness. We are truly blessed with a wonderful family and many great and caring friends. RN/LPN We currently have positions available for a long term caic facility. We offer excellent salary and benefits. For immediate consideration please mail or fax resume to: TenderCare Hastings To my daughter on her 16th birthday November 19 May the good Lord be \ with you. and your guiding light be strong. May the Hairway to heaven lead you when you’re far from home. May you never love in vain, and in my heart you will remain forever young. May you grow to be strong, dignified and true. And do unto others as you would have done to you. Be courageous In the fray. And in my heart you’ll always stay forever young. And waen you finally fly away. I'll be hoping that I served you well— For all the wisdom of a lifetime. No one can ever tell. But whatever rood you choose. I’m right behind you. win or lose— Forever young. Happy Birthday. Bobbi— , Always. Mom gA 240 E. 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Plus free services such as Free movie rentals, free game cartridge rentals, free wrapped roses, free tanning ses­ sions. free spinal exams, free tire rotations, free flat tire repairs Plus half-priced services such as Shampoo, haircuts and styles, massages, front­ end alignments & oil changes— including lube, oil & filter This is a limited time offer: So be ready when your representative calls, and order your Hastings SUPER SAVER card right away! It is the "Smart Way to Save!" CITY OF HASTINGS PUBUC NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council Win hold a Special Workshop Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. November 22, 1999 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 E. State Street, Hastings. Michigan for the purpose ot discussing health insurance and liability issues for non-union employees. For additional information pertaining to said work session, please contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by calling 616-945-2468. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk, telephone 616-945-2468. or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everll G. Manshum City Clerk 11/18 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the condMona of a mortgage made by LARRY POU and CLEARVIEW PROPERTIES. PIC. to HARRY B . THOMPSON TRUST Mortgagee dated July 22.1866 and amended on August 24. 1666, and recorded in Uber 674. on page 959, Barry County Records. MtaNgen on which mort­ gage toare ia ctatoied to be due at the data ham of toe sum of 636,460 32 and Interest al 10.5% par annum and ad legal coats and attorneys Under toe power of the sate contained in said mortgage, and the statute m such case made and approved, notice ia hereby given tost said mort­ gage ba toractoeed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged pramieaa. or come part of them, at pubic venue, at toe Barry County Courtoouee. Hast­ ings. Michigan on December 2. 1999 al 150 pm. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland. Bony County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as tofrowe. <, . j PARCEL 42 THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1M SECTION 10. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST PARCEL 43 THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ EAST IM OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10. TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST PARCEL 44 THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH­ EAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SA© SECTION 10 LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 EXCEPT: COM­ MENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 11tf7 ROOS; THENCE EAST TO HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SA© HIGHWAY M-37 TO THE EAST AND WEST IM UNE; THENCE WEST ALONG SA© EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING PARCEL 45THAT PORTION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST IM OF THE SOUTHEAST 1M OF SA© SECTION 10 LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 EXCEPT COMMENCING WHERE THE EAST UNE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST IM OF THE SOUTHEAST IM OF SA© SECTION 10 INTERSECTS THE CENTERLINE OF SA© HIGH­ WAY M-37 FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS EXCEP­ TION: THENCE SOUTH 10 ROOS; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY. PARALLEL TO SA© HIGHWAY M­ 37; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID HIGHWAY M-37 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL 46: THE WEST 1/3 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1M OF SA© SECTION 10 EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINMNG OF THIS EXCEPTION THENCE NORTH Off 19W WEST ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SA© SECTION 991 33 FEET. THENCE SOUTH EAST 396 32 FEET, THENCE NORTH (xntrsr WEST 330.61 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89-59T(T EAST 264 35 FEET ALONG THE NORTHLINE OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1M OF THE SOUTHEAST 1M OF SA© SECTION; THENCE SOUTH (XT15-2T EAST 1324 18 FEET ALONG THE EAST UNE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1M OF SA© SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89*49’37' WEST 659 47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING The redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 27,1999 HARRY B THOMPSON TRUST BY: FRANK G. HILLARY (P49750) Attorney at Law P O Box 293 Hastings. Ml 49056 (616)945-5286 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 18. 1999 - Page 15 Delton Kellogg Middle School honor roll announced Fifth Grade All A'l — Janet Brw ks. Kelsey Deibert, Colleen Dowd, Walker Eason. Janelie Eddy. Dylan Goebel. Jordan Haines. Katee Hogoboom, Heather Millard. Kristyn Norris, Timothy Panos. Kyle Purdum. Daniel Roberts. Steven Tiffany and Ross VanderMeer. Honor Roll — Andrew Bagley. Sondra Baker. Samantha Bennett. Amanda Berry. Thomas Bhola, Laura Bortle. Amanda Boss, Brendan Boyle. Kelsey Brownell. Kelsey Chapple. Grady Cooke. Robert Fisher. Hannah Goy. Kelsey Gray, Trent Green. Nicholas Haas, Alisha Hannon, Lacie Harvath, Katlin Jacobs, Keely Jacobs, Bethany Johncock. Adam Keagle, Laura Knight. Lennon Madill, Kristen Marble, Katlynn McCormick, Zachary Mueller, Cody Neff, Andrew Newkirk, Hilary Phelps, Troy Quick. Samantha Rhoda. Tori Ritchie. Autum Robinson. Kyle Rombaugh, Casey Smith, Katherine Smith, Chelsey Staley. Amanda Strick, Reed Summers. Jessica Sweat. Gwen Taylor. Jessica Taylor. Rylee Trantham. Amber Wallen. Molly Warren and Kacie Wcznicki. Sixth Grade All A s — Andrea Beach. Keri Becnema. Heather Billin. Cassie Brinley, Kimberly Case. Laura Crookston. Kendra Davis. Jessica DeWaten. Tracy Hoekstra, Stacy Hughes, Rachel Humphreys. Cassandra Jurecic, Karianne Koran, Courtney Kuhl. A Novel Idea for the Banner... Amy Lillibridge, Claire Moore. Anna Nielsen, Jonathan Osborne, Samantha Patrick, Clay Purdum, Erika Schroeder, James Slagel, Paul Tripp. Katherina Wine and Tabitha Wood. Honor Roll — Rachel Alaniz, Brandon Alman, Stacey Babcock, Ashley Barringer, Conrad Beeler, Jennifer Boss. Brandon Butzirus. Darin Card, Jessica Cardiff, Kraig Champion. Ashley Christiansen, Lindsay Christie. Elizabeth Cleven, Patrick Conard, Chantel Cousins, Lindsey Curry, Amber CHAPTER ELEVEN Not Guilty, Just Dead AU characters in this book are fictional and any resem­ blance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental Synopsis Important evidence of murder and arson is in some on-the-scene photographs taken and developed by Linda Overstreet for publication in the Bartley County Reveille. Her husband, and the editor. Darrel, telephones the information to Undershenff Greg Kennard who warns him to keep lhe information confidential until he can pick up the photograph and the negative. A short time later a phone call directs Darrel to get to the sheriff's office for important news on a planned drug bust When he gets there he discovers t wt the call didn i originate with the undersheriff. Alarmed both Darrel and Greg speed back to the newspaperman's house and the basement darkroom to find Linda unconscious, but alive, and the pictures and negative gone. Even as he swung the cruiser out of the par King lot to fol­ low Darrd^ car. Greg reviewed he events of the unbdievAfter Che harrowing experience with the predatory snow­ plow it had taken him three hours to find assistance, get bis was to call the department to check on the identity of his as­ sailant. Sam Sullivan, at the other end of the telephone connection, wasn’t much help “1 called the dispatcher," the deputy explained. “He said all the snowplows had checked in. all the drivers had gone “Did you have somebody go down and look at the ma­ chinery. sec if there was fresh snow on one?” the undersher­ iff asked. There was the long pause you get when somebody doesn’t really want to answer a question Greg waited “We were pre*ry busy here. Greg," the tone was defensive Kennard tned to keep his anger in check, failed. “Somebody tried to kill me. Sam. Son-of-a-bitch, the trucks are probably all cleaned off, ready for tomorrow" He hung up. It didn't make sense, but there wu very little That was on Monday. February 1 Oth On Tuesday Kennard 'earned from Donna that Sheriff Cadwaller had called in the pres ous day and checked on the undenhcriffY whereabouts- He left instructions for members of the Metro Squad to attend a meeting with Lt. Swanson, in Carrollvilte, al 1400 hours, February 11th. The meeting tn Carrollvflle was the beginning of what promised to be the most important narcotics raid in the his­ tory of the are* Swanson had received information from Chicago that a large quantity of heroin was being delivered locally within the next few days. Dealers would be in for pickups. There would be a series of meetings as the stuff fil­ tered out into distribution channels Catch one exchange, one transaction involving money and narcotics, and you could begin to break down the system Arrested, faced with sen­ tencing. it was likely that little fish would talk about big fish. ble that a marked money plant would occur. There was. Ol­ son explained. an FBI undercover agent at work because of the interstate nature of the operation. He either had gotten or would get some identifiable bills into the pipeline. They* would help trace the intricate path of purchase back to a per­ son or persons, acting as major wholesalers for Bartley County All members of the Metro Squad were to be kept available for immediate duty, for rendezvous at the indicated raid site on call from Carrollville headquarters Sheriff Cadwailer. in attendance at the briefing, objected. “I can’t tie Sam Sullivan and Greg Kennard up for threefour days." he complained “We’re a small department and everybody has their duties. They can’t be waiting around for some damn phone call You just let me know w hen and where you want them and I’ll sec they get there ” quarters or at home,” Swanson spelled it cut. , TO handle that." Cadwailer was adamant 1 "O.K., Sheriff" Swanson shrugged. “But when we say go, (it's go and no fooling Timing is everything in this sort of opCadwailer glowered Swanson was almost apologetic "It’s just that this is the best chance we’ve ever had to do mething about narcotics here. I don’t want anything to go rung” ’’Don’t worry about it. Jack.” Kennard wanted to help the eetmg over this rough spot, “we’ll keep m touch with the enff, he’ll keep in touch with us We'll be there when the ill rings ” Why Cadwailer. who was usually glad to relinquish reonsibility, wanted to stay so close to this activity was puzing By -nday night, the 14th, puzzlement gave way lo in­ credulity. That was the evening when Agent Aubin called U.idershcriff Kennard and explained the FB.I.Y position. In die thirty-minute phone call he answered some old questions and posed a number of new ones. Agent Stansbury, alias Ray Cargile, had reported in the day before his death. In a verbal summary to Aubin he indicated a probability* that one or several local law enforcement peo­ ple were aligned with elements of a narcotics ring. He promised immediate action and confirmation. As far as could be ascertained no one in the area knew that he was a Federal investigator. The carefully designed part he had played for so long had served well. Through it he had traced the flow of drugs back to Hanrahan's Tavern. He was about ready to re­ veal his identity to the newly formed Metro Squad, get some help and set up a raid on the Tavern. Before that, he was hop­ ing to get one user to agree to tum state’s evidence Based on that report and subsequent events the Bureau be­ lieved. a) Stansbury’s identity had, somehow, been revealed. b) He, in turn, had obtained knowledge confirming the ia volvcment of a local officer. ftJW have communications needs of the department. Their present radio set up had limited range and they couldn’t maintain proper contact with state police posts and the departments in ad­ joining counties. Again, there were matching funds available from the federal government if you could prove need. Christ, Greg thought, if ever anything “proved need” it was this pre­ sent problem of interstate narcotics traffic. The dock had been on 1700. Swanson was due momentarily when the call from Darrel Overstreet and the information about the pic­ tures came in on the line. It upset Kennard. He felt the ur­ gency of safeguarding what could be invaluable evidence. He decided to try to get them, lock them up in the department's safe. It meant some disclosure to Sheriff Cadwailer, but it was worth it. The big officer insisted on knowing exactly what the pho­ tographs were and Kennard said they indicated the presence of someone inside Hanrahan’s before the wall collapsed. They were still arguing the wisdom of picking the pictures up, when Swanson knocked at the sheriff’s office door and they were caught up in the demands of the co-ordinated Metro Squad action It had been a classic operation. d) He may. somehow, have been murdered and the ^ trailer park near the narcotics ring rendezvous. Information rigged to look like an accident. indicated that the exchange of money for drugs would take e) Debbie Sullivan might have been the individual he had place in a dilapidated farmhouse occupied by a young couple hoped would tum stele's evidence. who claimed to be attempting the establishment of a com­ That was where things stood, Aubin told Kennard. The Bu­ mune based on love and understanding. The chopper re­ reau had agreed that this information should be passed along ported three men in a green car arriving at the scene. Then a to the Undershenff as a precautionary measure. Because of solitary motorcyclist, a man and a woman in a maroon his previous record they considered him capable of main­ pickup, and, finally, a van with the huge word “LOVE” em­ taining confidentiality and would appreciate his doing so. It blazoned on its side disgorged four long-haired people in would also free him to continue his investigation into the jeans and sweaters. Their sex. at a distance, was indetermi­ possible murder. However, it seemed advisable to do so with nate. a degree of secrecy and without revealing the actual identity The raiding party moved in smoothly, spread into a circle of the male victim. Understood? in the sparse woods beyond the house’s dooryard. Before the Understood, Kennard agreed. He hung up the phone and movc-in started a young man hurried out of the house, sat there, stunned, for another fifteen minutes. “One or sev­ jumped into the green Chevrolet, backed around and headed eral local law enforcement people” the phrase was. Sam Sul­ out of the drive in a hail of gravel and mud. Swanson seemed livan? The Sheriff? Probably he. himself, had been under paralyzed by this unexpected action. Only Cadwailer moved. some suspicion until it became apparent that he intended to “Let’s get the bastard," he yelled, and, moving like a run­ establish the fact of murder. “Proceed with your investiga­ away rhino, propelled his bulk back to where the Bartley tion,” had been Agent Aubin’s words. He wondered if it could County cruiser was parked. be done without Cadwailer^ knowledge The task force hesitated, then Swanson yelled. Kennard decided to keep the call from Washington entirely “Never mind, close in on the house.” to himself He would continue his persona1 probe into the Directed, the circle tightened like a hangman's knot and Cold Creek deaths as best he could. Between regular duty throttled the doors and window's that boiled for a moment and the Metro Squad there weren't enough hours in the day. with what were either curious inhabitants of a small cell of He did. however, have a little personal tune on Sunday, the socialism, or incipient escapes from the laws concerning Pos­ 16th. It was his day off. He took Susan and the kids to session of Marijuana and other Controlled Substances. church. While they stayed for both Sunday School and the Shoved back inside, herded into one room, they protested in­ regular service he had a little over two hours He drove out to nocence. A card game, yes. Rummy, not for stakes. Alcohol? what was left of Hanrahan\ Tavern. Anybody watching Heavens, no, only Chinese tea. Pot? Of course not, the only would have wondered at his activities smell was that of incense. At first, Greg had simply stood and stared, a man try ing to Greg had watched the bearded owner of the house as he recall every detail of a building no longer there. Try it some­ stared blandly at Swanson and delivered his softly-spoken time, try to remember the house where you lived as a child; answers. He saw the muscles in the Sweden jaw start to work, the room arrangement, where all the doors were located, the the fists double, the almost forgotten look of fury. The Guru’s windows. slender body doubled the face went slack as knuckles Ten minutes of study, then he returned to his car. look a crunched into is belly. His head swiveled from a second im­ pair of coveralls from the trunk, pulled them over his Sunday pact along the jawline. Then Kennard was hanging on to his best. A small portion of one wall, twenty feet from w here the old associate, pulling him back, yelling at him: end of the bar had been, was still standing. Inch by inch, Ken­ “Jack... hold it. Stop it. For God’s sake, they’ll throw the nard had scanned it. Then he took a penknife from his pocket book at us, wreck the case. These people have rights.” and dug into the wood. He peered at something in his hand, Swanson stepped back, the anger drained out of him. pocketed it and returned to his car. His next destination was “Rights’ The crummy pushers." He took charge again. “Al­ Cold Creek Road, and there was a full hour ahead of him. right, we’ve got a warrant. Search every inch of the place. The 17th was the day of the projected bust. He and Sam They’ve got the stuff hidden somewhere.” Sullivan were directed by Sheriff Cadwailer to stay off the Nothing was found. Not enough to book anybody, not road and in the office, awaiting Swanson's call. Somehow, enough for a single arrest. The Metro Squad withdrew, dis­ the episode had a deja vu quality, an aura of having all hap­ solved, each unit heading back for its own headquarters. Ken­ pened before. It was late morning when Greg understood nard did what he could to snap the blackness that had de­ why. It was like Vienna, again, waiting for word from scended on Swanson, he knew what a hard loser the Swede Counter-Intelligence. That’s what had seemed so similar was. He watched him flush again as he turned to drive away waiting for word to move, waiting for Jack Swanson. That and the pale and shaken apostle of love shouted: time it had been a swoop on a black market nng, a motley “Forgive thine enemies, saith the Lord, and, buddies, we group of brigands commonly motivated by greed; G.I.’s, Aus­ forgive you.” trian businessmen, even a Russian officer with decidedly From somewhere in lhe house there had come the sound of capitalistic tastes Kennard grimaced. The birds had been laughter, mocking, defiant and unanswerable. caught that time, but the nest was empty of evidence. About That was the fiasco Kennard reported to the newspaper ed­ the only effective thing that had happened was the killing of itor when he burst in, unexpectedly, at headquarters He went the U.S. sergeant who appeared to be chief supplier to the cold inside when Darrel described the phone call made in his nng There d been a melee, shots were fired, and the big sol­ name. He prayed as much as he ever prayed as he tailed the dier took a bullet in the heart. The phone then snapped him speeding Scout to the Fairground Road intersection. Then, out of memory land Eerily, it was the big Swede the glimpse of another car ordered his thoughts like the “Tonight.” he said, “at 1900 hours. Point 12. SectorC. I’ll magic coin that lines up Liberty bells on a slot machine. So go over with you, Sullivan and that Sheriff if he wants to be much that was previously unrelated suddenly fell into place. in on it. This should do the trick. Greg.” Payoff time had arrived. Waiting through the rest of the day was wearing. He in­ He spun his car to follow the Cadillac that came streaking formed Sullivan, checked with Cadwailer who said damn out of Fairground Road. He silently wished luck to his neigh­ right he’d be in on the kill. For hours Greg sat at his desk, try­ bor, and shoved down on the accelerator. Kennard knew ing to concentrate on an analysis and report concerning the where to go now. and a shortcut to get there. DeBolt, Paul Diaz, Nicholas Dudley, Kari Earl. Jackie Engle, Anthony Farrah. Josiah Farrell. Kathrynnc Figel. Whitney Fisher. Jessica Fleser, Thomas Foran, Morgan Foreman. Ross Green. Jack Griffin, Katelin Hammond, Andre Hile, Kathryn Humphrey, Ashley Imerzel, Mr^ssa Ingle, Michael Johnsen, Anna Marie Kazeks, Ashley Keys, Jordan Kuhl, Megan Loveland, Adam Maronek, Shane Martindale, Cecilia Mayberry, Whitney Munson. Emily Newkirk, Dillon Otis, Angelica Pace, Raychl, Rankin, Eric Reynolds, Kaitlin Rice, Melissa Robbins, Cori Ross, Allene Smith, Tiffany Smith, Katie Stnoczynski, Brian Springer, Benjamin Strick, Kristy Tidd, Kate Tomlin. Jacqueline Truman, Angel VanDyk, .Amy Watson. Jesse Wells, Kyle Wells, Adam Weycrman, Sarah White, Lindsey Woods, Tabbatha Young and Benjamin Zaccanelli. Seventh Grade All A’s — Amber Anderson, Nikeata Bechtel. Nicole Bhola, James Boulter, Andrea Bromley, Siobhan Campbell, Lindsay Foster, Bradly Goldsworthy, Andrea Hughes, Carolin Humphrey, Mallory Hunter, Lacey Kahllo, Whitney Knollenberg, Casey Peavey, Keegan Tustin, Jennifer VanRoekel, Stephanie Wallace and Kristen Wilfinger. Honor Roll — Alexandria Alaniz, MaryJo Assenmachcr, Janelie Aukerman, Penelope Bardo, Tyler Blacken, Danielle Boyce, Christopher Bronson, Grace Buskirk, Mario Castaneda, Courtney Chapple, Amanda Cheney, Benjamin Daniels, Kurtus Daniels, Nellie Davidson, Justin DeCamp, Jennifer DeGoede, Jamie Duflo, Tyler Ely. Lindsey Fairchild, Nathan Farrell, Stephanie Figel, Catherine Finch, Mark Fleser, Jonathan Force, Meghan Hall, Ashley Hennessey, Jeremy Herington, Hunter Hice, Renee Hogoboom, Chelsea Howard, Katherine Johncock. Ashley King. Nicklaus King, Johnny Lane, Corrie Latta, Tyler Lankerd, Jason Lindberg, Nicole Loucks, Amanda May. Nicole McCord, Samantha Minehart, Tanna Moore. Brittany Newcomer, Ross Osgood, Selina Overbeek, Albert Payne, Samantha Perysian, Ashley Pierson, Angie Poteel, Rachel Presley, Andrew Reed. Jillian Roberts, Adam Rouse, Valerie Rusan, Sabrina Sabin, Angela Salisbury, Steven Seamans. Jessica Searles, Kimberly Smith, Ashley Snyder, Leslie Storteboom, Courtney Swinehart, Samantha Taylor, Bradley Wasserman. Trisha Waa. Tiffany Wensauerr Sjmmu WtthetamfwfaMtff Williamson, ffrittany Wolfgang. ^tmSda Young and Courtney Younglove. Eighth Grade All A's — Elizabeth Bowers, Robin DeWaters, Samantha Doubledee, Jon Erickson, Autumn Felder, Shannah Fisher, Sarah Foot. Marsha Hafley, Kyle Hawk, Roxann Huisman, Michael Insalata, Elizabeth Kuykendall, Amber Lawrence, Kortni Matteson, Brett Michael, John Noto, Christopher Olson, Eric Osborne, Kevin Rook, Jessica VanOslran. Evan Williams. Honor Roll- Amanda Anaya. Joshua Anderson, David Baker, Brandon Beeler, Victoria Bhola, Sarah Boniface, Danny Boulter, Jr., Hannah Bourdo, Morgan Boyle, Jessica Broadhurst, Heather Campbell, Todd Champion, Leslie Clark, Michelle Dennany, Molly Dowd, Rhonda Dybalski, Amanda Eddy, Amanda Engelsma, Rex Ferris, Kristopher Franks, Brandon Garrison. Kai Haines, James Hale, Lyndsay Hammond, Tyler Harris. Jamie Harvath, Chase Hubbard, Breanne Humphreys. Donald Irving, Keri Kevern, Nicole Kotrba, Heather Lands, Brandon Lester, Elena Liceaga, Jennifer McDaniel, Rachael Molesworth, Stephanie Morrow, Kara Nicholson, Rebecca Ogden, Tyler Ogden, Kris Oglesbee, John Shannon, Cody Shoemaker, Norman Smith, Samantha Steele, Matthew Sutton, James Tolhurst, Travis Tomlin, Daniel VanAuken, Danielle Vance, Lisa VanOrden, Christine Woznicki, Jennifer Young and Jeffrey Younglove. Holiday Ball set by Red Cross Plans are developing for the American Red Cross Barry County chapter's fourth annual Holiday Ball Saturday evening, Nov. 27. The event will begin with a social hour al 7 p.m. and dancing at 8 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets. The popular local group Les Jazz, directed by Joseph Laloye. and the Taylored Pennies, with Mary Taylor and Tetri Pennepacker, will entertain and disc jockey Archie Wood will be emcee. Tickets ate available al $12 per perso.. from members of the Red Cross board. al the Commission on Aging. D A N Mortgage Company, the Credit Bureau and Advanced Commercial Printas. Proceeds from the ball will be used to support the local Red Cross chapter. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 18, 1999 and most recently as lhe product Ij-oility VICTIMS... Continued from page 1 been part of this church for a long time. I've looked through directories from many years ago and they were there in their younger years with their sons." Jean Freeland retired in 1994 from the National Bank of Hastings as assistant vice president and bookkeeping supervisor after 18 years. Ed retired Dec 31, 1996, from E.W. Bliss after 41 years working as plant gen­ eral foreman in the engineering departirent manager, representing lhe company as ex­ pert witness in the courtroom. During his tenure, Freeland obtained four U.S. patents on various innovations. "You couldn't ask for a belter boss," said Administrative Assistant Barb Jones, who worked with Freeland for 16 years. "He's just a very special person; they both are." Freeland was in her office just last Thursday to help the company with a trial, as he occasionally did after retiring. "We sat and talked and got caught up be­ cause 1 hadn't seen him in a couple of months." she said. "It was good to see him." Both E.W. Bliss and the National Bank of Hastings have been in contact with the family, which also consists of Mike and Gloria Freeland and their two children. Both companies plan to send employees to lhe blood drive. "They cant have flowers or balloons, but they can have cards and the family asked for pictures," said National Bank Human Resources Secretary Jennifer Forsyth. According to Coe, the family is putting photos of their family in the hospital rooms for comfort and encouragement. A high school friend and Navy buddy of Ed has already offered a photo of him and Ed together in their Navy uniforms, said Coe. "There is constant prayer going up in their behalf." said Coe. "When people came to church Sunday morning, everyone was traumatized by this. People haven't been able to sleep for days since finding out It seems so unreal." POLI LEADERSHIP Continued from page 3 This is all that remains of the Head Lake cottage of Ed and Jean Freeland which reportedly exploded into flames Friday night critically injuring the couple. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 HOME OWNERS! Credit ATTRACTIVE Riverside du- NEEDED: 1994 JEEP GRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White, power $635 weekly pro- 3689 Ext$ 1400 24hn CLERICAL POSITION/ DATA ENTRY/ RECEPIONIST: full time (40 hours per week) position. Lookafor an independent worker । computer skills. inciuduing Word Excel and general office experience, benefits offered, start date is targeted for January 3rd, 2000. 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COOLEY w mH like to ex­ press our deepest appreciation, for all the prayers, Bowen, cards, memorial contributions and food, at the time of our loss. Also a special thank you, to Rev Kent Keller for the wonderful service, to Wren’s Funeral Home for the caring, support and service, Hastings Moose Lodge for the luncheon, and Barlow Florist for the beautiful (loral arrangements. Thanks again to all. Son, Eu­ gene Cooley A family. Daugh­ ters. Connie McLane & fam­ ily, Nancy Pomeroy A fiunty, Karen Despres A family. Be Done about Juvenile Violence?" "The Troubled American Family: Which Way Out of the Storm?'' and "The Boundaries of Free Speech. How Free is Too Free?" The books are prepared jointly by Public Agenda, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organiza­ tion devoted to research and education about public issues, and by the Kettering Founda­ tion. The NIF network includes more than 5,000 civic and educational organizations such as colleges and universities, high schools, libraries, churches and service clubs. At a forum, a traditional town meeting concept is recreated. Each person must think as an individual but also as part of a community. It is important for the group to be able to see the good and bad in all choices. Just as in life, there are often no perfect answers and a plan is chose that "we can live with." said a spokesperson. Hartough. who will serve as the facilita­ tor, has been the director of Michigan State University's Extension office in Barry County for the past 17 years. She keeps up with lhe latest research and has access to countless resources, especially in the areas of family, consumer science and public policies. Key interests for her are the county's land use plan, economic development, leader­ ship training and tourism. Hartough is concerned about helping to preserve the county's natural beauty and resources while accommodating lhe inevitable growth. She is a proponent of being proactive and challenges county citizens to be the same, rather than accept a reactionary phi­ losophy. Growth is inevitable, it's how you man­ age it that counts," Hartough has said. "Change is happening so quickly that wc need to be part of it and to work with it and grow with it. I still think it's really an ex­ citing time." Hartough has been involved with a more regional approach to area growth, helping to bring together 90 officials from Barry, Allegan and four townships in Kent County to loot at the growth issues that are coming from Grand Rapids along the M-37 corridor. Hartough, vice president of the Barry Community Foundation, has been involved with the Barry County United Way Board for a long time. She also has been active with the Hastings Chamber of Commerce and a former president of Hastings Rotary. Helping the community through local educational opportunities prompted her previous six-year affiliation with the Hast­ ings Education Enrichment Foundation Board, and she was at the helm as its presi­ dent for some of those years. With the County Futuring group. Har­ tough has been involved since its inception in ’987. Robert Nida, who will lead communica­ tion consensus exercises, has been lhe court administrator for the Barry County Probate and Juvenile Court since 1974. In 1996, he was named Trial Court adminis­ trator for the Barry County Trial Court for the Court Consolidation Demonstration Project and continues to serve as the Fam­ ily Division administrator. Nida has served on many committees, councils, boards and advisory bodies throughout his career. He has served as the president of the Michigan Association of Juvenile Court Administrators and contin­ ues to serve as its legislative chairman. He has also served as president of the Juvenile Justice Association of Michigan. Her served on the Family Division Task Force for lhe State Court Administrative Office and currently sits on the Trial Court Stan­ dards Task Force and the Family Indepen­ dence Agency's Advisory Committee on Services to Delinquent Youth. He has held key positions with the Barry Community Resource Network, the desig­ nated Multipurpose Collaborative Body, and the Coordinating Council, an advisory committee recommending the expenditure of Strong Families/Safe Children funding. Nida has a bachelor's degree in psychol­ ogy from Olivet College and a master's de­ gree in public administration from Western Michigan University. The leadership program is designed to ac­ commodate 25-30 people. The fee is $175 and includes overnight accommodation and meals for the first weekend of the program and transportation for a trip to Lansing. NEWS of Your Local Area Can Be Read Each Week in The BANNER. Call us at 945-9554 to Subscribe, i �The Hastings Banner Thursday, November 18. 1999 - Page 17 Drug raid nets stolen property, $1 million in narcotics More than $150,000 worth of narcotics, including methamphetamine and processed marijuana, along with $6,000 in cash, weapons and a large amount of stolen property were seized by authorities during a raid in Prairieville Township last Thursday Darell "Joe" Morris, 39 and his wife, Karyn. 36, along with her brother. Gary Harps, 33 were arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail on a variety of drug suit of this particular investigation." Seized was approximately three pounds of methamphetamine, rive pounds of pro­ cessed marijuana and materials used in die sale and distribution of narcotics. "The investigation continues in an at­ tempt to determine the rightful owners of the stolen property and other charges may be brought." said Sheriff Steve DeBoer According to DeBoer, agencies involved in the raid, which occurred in the 15000 block of Burchett Road, were the South­ West Narcotics Enforcement Team (SWET). Barry County Sheriffs officers, SCAR Auto Theft Team. Prairieville Township Police Department and detectives from both the Hastings and Wayland Posts of the Michigan Slate Police Because no manufacturing lab was found. charges, including possession and conspir­ acy with intent to deliver metham­ phetamines and marijuana. The Morrises also were charged with maintaining a drug house, said Chief As­ sistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava. who signed warrants authorizing the charges Friday. Darrell Morris and Harps are lodged on $50 900 bond while Karyn Moms is being heid on $25,000 bond. All were scheduled for preliminary examination hearings yes­ terday "It's my understanding this is a pretty significant case," said Kuzava "Several SWET is continuing its investigation into the source of the drugs. "Wc took some things out of the house that looked like they may be linked to some break-ins in our township." said Prairieville Township Police Chief Larry Gentry "Wc found $300 to $400 worth of counties recovered stolen property as a re- Gary Lee Harps Karen Lynn Morris tools." A gun found at the scene was identified as one stolen in Allegan County, said au­ thorities. "Their original warrant was for stolen Darrell Joe Morris property, but when they got there and saw the drugs, they had to get a second war­ rant." said Gentry. "We assisted all day. We transported the suspects to the jail and searched for property that might be con­ nected to our complaints." Cub Scouts, mother escape injury after crash A Delton man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and resisting his arrest at Pennock Hospital Tuesday af­ ter the truck he was driving struck a van carrying five Cub Scouts on M-43 near Cloverdale Police said Gabriel High, 28, of Head Lake, apparently had been drinking prior to crossing the center line between Guernsey Lake Road and Cloverdale Road at about 4:30 p.m. The impact caused the southbound van to roll onto lhe driver's side and trap driver Peggy Garrison of Dehon. said Trooper Charles Morden. According to pack leader Tracy Baker, who was carrying three more scouts in her car a distance behind the Garrison van, all of the scouts were wearing their seat bells when the accident occuirtd. Baker said Cub Scout Pack 3050, which consists mostly of 10-year-old boys, had stayed after school to hear a speaker talk about people with disabilities and hearing impairment Following lhe program, the scouts per­ formed a community service pt eject by rak­ ing leaves at the Delton Kellogg Elementary School. Baker and Gamson weretflkiag The " to Cloverdale for a snack when the crash occurred "Il had taken me longer lo leave the school than Peggy because, ironically. 1 was having an argument with my son about putting his seat belt on," she said. "He put it on and we left. Peggy was in front of me, then there was another car. then me. When 1 came around lhe curve, there was Peggy's van on its side." Only Garrison's son, Justin Garrison, suffered some minor scratches and cuts. Unhurt but examined at Pennock Hospital were Allan Erwin, Joseph Saviano, Robert Agosto and Jimmy Peck, said Baker Peggy Garrison escaped serious injury and was released from Pennock Hospital later Tuesday night with extensive bruising and some cuts. According to Trooper Morden, witnesses said High was seen throwing a bottle from * Rescuers Tree Peggy Garrison- trorri her van after it was struck by an alleged drunk driver as she was transporting five cub scouts home from a community service project fuesday in Hope Township. Look Around PROTECT YOUR GROUND Learn more about >t. hnp://www.u»fo.fema.go- said. Motorist Enc Paavo, who also witnessed the crash, climbed inside the van and handed each of the boys out to High who helped rescue the children while Etts and Jane Hollis comforted the boys and kept । them out of the road until police, fire and ambulance units could arrive. "Thank God they were all buckled up." I added passerby Don Blaszak, who knows I one of the victims. "I saw the van coming I to halt just after it was struck." I Morden said when he attempted to arrest I High at Pennock Hospital for chiving under ■the influence. High resisted and at one (point grabbed Morden's shoulders. I "I administered the O.C (pepper) spray, ■^strained him and look him to jail." said Al orden. who was not injured in lhe alleged [Christmas decorating (contest countywide fl All Parry County residents and businesses are encouraged to lake pan in bhis year's Christmas decorating contest ■ The contest has been expanded this year Ho include all of the county because its ■ponsor. the Barry County Area Chamber ■f Commerce, has expanded, too |H All residents and business owners who ^Bant to be considered for judging must ^Bgister by calling the chamber at 945^fl54 no later than Wednesday. Dec I ^■Judging for the annul' holiday ^Kcoratmg contest will be d nc Friday. Ki 3. by the Thomapple Ans Council S Barry County partment's Detective unit. According to Barry County Undershenff Don Ford, 10 jurisdictions in four counties recovered stolen property from the scene. "We think they took it in trade for dope," said Ford of the stolen property. "It could lake a year lo figure out where it all came from. A lot of the items don't have serial numbers, so the rightful owners may never be found." Other suspects may be developed as a re­ sult of the ongoing investigation, said Kuzava, and one person who arrived at the home, presumably to purchase drugs, was arrested for having open intoxicants and drugs at the scene. DeBoer assigned a full-time deputy in 1998 to the SouthWest Narcotics Team in an attempt to affect illicit narcotics traffick­ ing in Barry County, he said. "This raid is one of the results of this cooperative effort," he said. According to Ford, methamphetamine is a major problem in Barry County. "That's why wc joined SWET," said Ford. "The problem wasn't be adequately addressed because wc didn't have the man­ power and the financial resources to give lhe problem the attention it requires." Though drug interdiction teams exist lo the north, cast and west of Barry County, the Sheriffs Department opted to join SWET, based in Kalamazoo, due to the lo­ cation of the local drug trafficking. "It was our determination that most of atw wareotre* trafficking was Coming ffistn lhe south." he said. "Our trafficking profile lold us most of it was coming back and forth through the south end of lhe county." NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County PtanningZoning Commission wil conduct a public hearing on December 13, 1999 at 7 30 p.m m the Community Room. Courts & Law Budding at 220 W Court St. Hastings, Michigan The subject ot the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended MAP CHANGE - A-4-99 the truck just rrinr tc the accident and smelled of alcohol Misty Elts. who lives near the accident scene, heard the crash and ran to help, she Gentry declined further comment on the investigation, which is being handled by SWET and the Barry County Sheriffs De­ Gabe High’s truck was severely damaged after he allegedly drove it over the centertine and struck a van full of cub scouts on M-43 near Cloverdale. scuffle. High was arraigned Wednesday on one count of operating under the influence and with an unlawful blood alcohol level, one count of resisting and obstructing police and one count of malicious destruction of property under $200 A $1,000, 10 percent bond was set on lhe resisting charge, which is a felony, while a $500 bond was set on the mali­ cious destruction charge and a $100 bond on the drunk driving charge, both misde­ meanors. He stood mute to the charges and Nov. 24 pretrial and preliminary examination hearings are set for 9 a m. FOR SALE BY SEALED BID JOHN DEERE SNOWBLOWER MOD. #200 42" Inch Auger. Will fit all current models with additional kit. Like New. Can be seen at... Barry County Sheriffs Office 1212 W. State St. Contact: Undersheriff Ford 948-4805 Bids to be received prior to December 6, 1999 It keeps more than memories alive. American Heart flrfl .Association.^^ Request to rezone property tn Sec 7, Barry Township (see map) Commencing at a pomt where the West line ot County Highway 603 intersects the North lme ot the Quarter Line Road m the Northeast 1/4 ot Section 7. T1N, R9W. Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, thence Northerly along said County Road 195 feet, thence West 122 feet from the West edge of said Highway, thence South 165 feet more or less to said Quarter Lme Road, thence East on the North line of said Quarter Lme Road to the place of beginning Clerical READERS 2nd & 3rd $8.80 - $9.55 No experience necessary. Must be a quick learner anti detail-oriented. Basic computer skills. Long-term commitment. Near Kent Co. Airport 474-8134- FROM C 2 TO C 3 All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan Interested persons desmng to present their views on the pro­ posed amendment, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any wntten response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (616) 948-4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office 220 W State St. Hastings Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m to 5 p m (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (616) 946-4830 tor further information The County of Barry wHl provide necessary auxiliary aids and servees such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tacos of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabdities at the meeting'heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County ot Barry individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 - (616) 946 4891 Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk 11/18, 12/9 �Page 18 The Hastings Banner Thursday, November 18. 1999 Barry County’s gypsy moth program recognized nationally The Barry County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program has been recognized by the National Gypsy Moth Management Board for the local program's use of com­ puterized Geographic Information Services (GIS) to notify landowners about the sup­ pression program According to Casey Hams, coordinator of the Barry County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program, Barry was the only county to be asked to speak at the National Gypsy Moth Management Board s annual Gypsy Moth Review in Madison, Wis. The review usually entails reviews of state and national gypsy moth programs. Harris and Rose Anger of Barry County blocks and notify homeowners within those blocks they were eligible for spray­ ing, She also needed to be able to find homes herself to assess whether the prop­ erty was eligible for spraying. She approached the county mapping de­ partment and worked with Anger to come up with a computerized system that makes maps of homes within spray blocks. Anger works with Barry 911 to verify addresses within spray blocks, and then the Barry Conservation District, which administers the gypsy moth program, is able to use the addresses to notify people they arc eligible for the program, notify neighbors of those who have declined to be sprayed, and send bills to those who were sprayed. The suppression program uses a bacteria called Bt to help reduce gypsy moth popu­ lations. Spraying is done in the spring. In the fall and early winter, an assessment of property is done to see if owners are eligi­ ble for spraying. Harris is in the process of surveying some 18,000 acres of land to sec if it quali­ Land Information Services gave a presenta­ tion to the national board about their use of GIS Harris said she began using GIS last fail. "I had a challenge," she said. "We didn't expect 2,500 phone calls reporting 16,000 acres" of gypsy moth infestation. Harris needed to come up with an easier way to identify homes within proposed spray fies for the spray program She will finish surveying in December, and after Jan 1 maps of proposed spray blocks will be available at the conservation district and at township offices. Harris said property own­ ers should leave gypsy moth egg masses on their trees until Feb. 15. Spraying last spring proved successful, she said. "Seventy-five percent of the trees I did defoliation surveys on had less than 50 percent defoliation on their leaves" after the spraying, she said. While official defo­ liation maps have not been given to the county by the Michigan Department of Agriculture, she said, lhe county again ex­ perienced widespread defoliation this sum­ mer because of gypsy moths. Last year lhe county experienced the worst outbreak in lhe stale of the leaf-eating insect. Harris said the moths are moving south and cast across the county. "They're mov­ ing into Carlton, Baltimore. Barry, Hope and Johnstown townships." she said. "Some of the largest egg masses I've found this year arc in Carlton Township." Woman cited after head-on crash A 40-year-old Delton woman was issued a citation lor careless driving after her vehicle crossed the centerline of M-43 near Osborne Road and struck a Ford Explorer at about 4:30 p.m. Monday. Tami June Lake was apparently northboundon M-43 when her 1393 Cadillac struck the southbound sport utility vehicle, occupied by Brandi K. White. 25 and her three-year-old son. according to Barry Township Police Chief, Mark Kik (right.) Seatbelts were used by all three victims and alcohol was not a factor. All three were taken to Borgess Hospital where they were treated and released. 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JUST TAXES DOWN - SEE DREISBACH FOR DETAILS month 3 TO CHOOSE FROM STARTING AT S18,995 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-11-25.pdf c2bbe636bf4c1fe7b5bf8cedc03d52a6 PDF Text Text Social studies MEAP scores low Delton students speak on issues Williams still leads at CMU See Story on Page 2 See Pages 4 and 5 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 :>• ANNER ilASTINGS Thanks to cooperative venture Courthouse will have special holiday lighting First Friday focus Is on gun control by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Decorative holiday lighting m downtown Hastings will have a larger glow this sea­ A forum on gun control will be held u noon Friday. Dec. 3. al the next ' Firxl Friday program al the Thomas Jefferaoti Hall, corner of Green and Jef son. For the first time, the front of the his­ toric Barry County Courthouse will be decoiated with lights around the windows and the roof line through a cooperative ef­ fort between the county, the city of Hast­ ings, the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and its Christmas Committee, a number of local businesses and a private fenon atreea m Heatings State Rep. Laura Baird of the 70th Michigan Legislative District will rep­ resent the side favoring more legisla­ tion to control use and distribution of firearms Two Barry County men rep­ resenting a 'responsible' gun owners' group will present the other side. Baird, a Democrat from Okemos, represents the district where former Sure Rep. Lynn Jondahl served for more than 20 yean, until 1994 when he ran for governor. The forum n being sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. Those attending may bring their own lunches or light fare may be purchased al the hall Tea and coffee will be fur­ nished by the Democrats. Spibiai BIBofl drive planned A special Red Cross Blood drive will be held from noon to 5:45 p.m. Monday. Nov. 29. at the Hastings First United Methodist Church in honor of Jean and Ed Freeland, who were badly burned in a house fire Nov. 12 at their Head Lake home in Hope Township. cd Frecteid later died of his injuries Jean Freeland has remained in critical condition ia the bum unit of PRICE 50* THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 25, 1999 VOLUME 146, NO. 47 News Briefs: donor. True Value and Wal-Mart got the ball rolling by donating holiday lighting for the downtown area and four insurance compa­ nies and a private donor paid for more lights to be purchased for the courthouse. "We're going to put up lights as far as it will go.” said Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum As of Tuesday, extra donations have pro­ vided about 160 boxes of lights for the courthouse decorating and officials estimate that at least the front of the courthouse can be decorated with that amount. "If people want more lights (for the courthouse), they are welcome to make do nations." Stadel-Manshum said. Donations for more lights should be made to the Chamber as soon as possible, she added. Stadel-Manshum initiated the idea to light up the courthouse by making contacts with City Manager Howard Penrod and County Administrator Michael Brown when she realized that extra lighting could be made available. When County Board Chairman Jim Bailey heard about the pro­ posal, he was so enthused that he donated $200 of his personal money for the project. About two years ago. Bailey had hoped the courthouse could be decorated with lights but the board didn't want to spend county funds for the project. Businesses who have donated funds for the courthouse lighting this year include Paul Peterson's State Farm Insurance. Buckland Insurance. Coleman Insurance and Hastings Mutual Insurance. "I think this is going to be a nice thing," County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James told the County Board this week. "The city's willing to help with equipment. 1 think it's a nice cooperative effort to give the downtown a little more flair for Christmas. Hopefully that will attract more tourists from other communities," James said. "Perhaps we can add to this each year. It definitely. I feel, is an effort of cooperation that I'm very pleased about. I also think it's going to generate more people to do business here over the Christmas holi­ days," she said. "The more spectacular things you have, it has been proven in other communities, the more people you generate." "I'd like to see the Luurttousc well lit up and the trees on the ptvpctly festive," Bai­ ley said Tuesday afternoon. "We loot for economic growth and reasons to bring peo­ ple into your community]" Last year he read about a courthouse in Texas that has "hundreds of thousands of lights and draws pcoplo from miles and miles to sec it. "Howard (Penrod) and Mayor (Frank) Campbell graciously said they would let us use the city truck and employees,” Bailey See LIGHTING, continued page 2 Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs al least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and who hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. Giving at Thanksgiving National Bank of Hastings this week held a food drive to help brighten the spirits of needy families for Thanksgiving dinner. Standing here with some of the food collected from bank employees are (from left) Monica DeHaan. Jennifer Forsyth, Sarah Potter and and Sharon Bolton. The food was placed in a truck and taken to the food pantry at the First Baptist Church of Hastings, which will distribute it for needy families for the holiday. Hastings city manager’s ‘grades’ in decline Thomapple Wind Band to perform by David T. Young Editor City Manager Howard Penrod's grades have slipped a bit this year, according to his annual report card from the Hastings City Council, which was announced Mon­ The Thomapple Wind Band will pre­ sent a free Christmas band concert ■ 3 p m Sunday. Dec. 5, at the Hastings High School lecture hall. There also will be a guest perfor­ mance by the Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band. The Thomapple Wind Band, under the leadership of Hastings High School bead director Joseph LaJoye and Lakewood High School band direc­ tor Dave Macqueen. is a 50-member adult ensemble Its members come from as far away as Rockford, but most are from the Thornapple River area. Membership ia the band is open to any post high school age musician locking for a chance to play and who can commit to a rehearsal and performanry schedule The Thomapple Wind Band a a non­ profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the surround­ ing communities through music. There is no funding, ocher than dona­ tions at the concerts. This money is used to support the continuance of the day night. Penrod, who has been city manager here since September 1994, earned a total score of 116 of a possible 190 points, or 61 per­ cent. on the evaluation, which included 10 categories. The 61 percent figure is down from sev­ eral years ago when Penrod scored in the 80s. Last year his average was about 3 1/2 out of 5. for about 70 percent. The categories he was evaluated on in­ cluded organizational management, fiscal management, program development, plan­ ning. intergovernmental relations, public­ relations. employee relations, city council relations, professional development and personal characteristics. The city manager scored lowest in public relations, fiscal management, intergovern­ mental relations and employee relations. He scored lowest in governmental relations and public relations last year, too. Penrod told the council Monday night that he was getting "mixed signals," in his evaluation. For example, he noted that he earned three "good ratings in intergovern­ mental relations, three "average" two "poor" and one rating that he wasn't getting the job done al all. The city manager added that he was taken to task because he hadn't provided reports or updates on the issue of sewer and water extension into Hastings and Rutland town- See CITY MANAGER, continued page 2 For more inforr’Mion, call Kim Domke at 945-9181 yidditiOMl NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 r:cx Still friends... Jill Williams (44) receives hugs from three of her former Saxon teammates after she and her new team. Middleville, defeated Hastings in the girts' basketball district finals. For more information about and photos of the girls' tourney, see inside today's edition of the Banner (Photo by Perry Hardin) City Manager Howard Penrod �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner Thursday. November 25 1999 NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Holiday Ball set for this weekend Plans are developing for the Ameri­ can Red Cross Barry County chapter's fourth annual Holiday Ball Saturday evening. The event will begin with a social hour at 7 p.m. and dancing at 8 at the Moose Lodge in downtown Hastings. The popular local group Les Jazz, directed by Joseph LaJoye. and the Taylored Pennies, with Mary Taylor and Terri Pennepacker, will entertain and disc jockey Archie Wood will be emcee. Tickets are available at $12 per per­ son from members of the Red Cross board, at the Commission on Aging, DAN Mortgage Company, the Credit Bureau and Advanced Commercial Printers. Proceeds from the ball will be used to support the local Red Cross chapter. New Christmas parade route set A new route for the Hastings Christmas parade has been developed by the Hastings Lions Club, which or­ ganizes the lineup every year. The Saturday, Dec. 4, parade will begin at the Viking Corp, parking lot oo Industrial Park Drive and continue to State Street to Michigan Avenue Protn there, the parade units will wind around to Apple Street and conclude back at Viking. This new route was developed to keep traffic backup to a minimum, said a spokesperson. Anyone interested in participating in this ye-'z'i par* le may pick up an entry form at the Barry Area Chamber of Commerce office on State Street. Holiday contest Is countywide All Barry County residents and businesses are encouraged to take part in this year's Christmas decorating contest. The contest has been expanded this year to include all of the county be­ cause its sponsor, the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, has ex­ panded, too. All residents and business owners who want to be considered for judging must register by calling the chamber at 945-2454 no Inter than Wednesday, Dec 1. Judging for the annual holiday deco­ rating contest will be done Friday, Dec. 3. by the Thomapple Ans Coun­ cil of Barry County. Six homes open for holiday tour Six Hastings area homes will be open for touring when the American Cancer Society bolds the annual Hast­ ings Holiday Home Tour from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. The tour will be held in cooperation with the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival Weekend. A hospitality hour will launch the event from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Episcop*l Parish House where cookies, cof­ fee. hot spiced cider will be served. Seasonal piano music will be provided by Luana Furrow. Homes on the tour are: • The Adrounie House Bed A Break­ fast. owned by Don and April Tubbs. 126 S. Broadway • Dave and Janell Pillars. 202 S. Park St • Tom and Portia Wilkinson. 328 W. Court • Adolfo and Judy Jacinto. 102 E. High St • John and Judv Seeber. Algonquin Lake Famhouse.' 2200 Wood School Rd. • Jim and Me’ Hund, 426 W. Grant St. Tickets for the tour are $8 each and include transportation between the homes. Tickets are available in ad­ vance at Bosley Pharmacy and King’s Music Center or on the day of the event during the hospitality hour. Additional parking will be available at the First United Methodist Church and the First Presbyterian Church. DDA will meet next on Dec. 6 The regularly scheduled Downtown Development Authority meeting for this month has been canceled. The DDA Board’s next meeting will be a joint session with the Hastings Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Dec. 6, to discuss the Gove East Side Development Report. The meeting will be held in City Council chambers at City Hall. Dowling post office expand? The United States Postal Service is inviting residents in the Dowling area to a town meeting at 7 p.m. Wednes­ day. Dec. 15, to discuss the possibility of expanding operations at the post of­ fice there. Input is being sought from the pub­ lic before a decision will be made on expanding the facility. Postal officials say the current facil­ ity, located at 8886 South Bedford Road, is no longer large enough to op­ erate at peak efficiency. If it is not fea­ sible to expand, noving to another building or constructing a new one will be considered. The Dec. 15 meeting will be held at the Baltimore Township Hall. 3100 East Dowling Road. Christmas Home Tour set in Delton Fire victim dies; wife still critical Shelly Sulser Staff Writer The victim of a flash fire that destroyed his Head Lake cottage Nov. 12 lost his bat­ tle for life Iasi Wednesday after suffering bums over 75 percent of his body. Edward J Freeland. 71. was pronounced dead in Bronson Hospital's Trauma Care and Burn Unit at 6:50 p.m. Nov. 17 after five days on life support. Jean Freeland. 67. remains in critical condition at the Kalamazoo hospital with bums over 50 percent of her body. The fire was apparently caused when a pilot light on a wall mounted propane space healer went out, Sgt. Rick Kempski of the Michigan Police Fire Marshal’s Di­ vision said Thursday. "There were apparently problems with the regulator, it split and dispersed propane gas into the residence," said Kcrnpski. "I have reason to believe lie was laying on the floor trying to relight the pilot." Residual gas, which is heavy and stays low to the floor, took ignition, causing the flash fire, Kcrnpski ruled. ’’There was no explosion," he said, dis­ puting earlier reports. The couple walked out of the burning home on their own and according to Kcmpski who said both of the Freelands were lo­ cated in their driveway by fire and ambu­ lance personnel. ’They were conscious and talking," said Kcrnpski While in critical condition and sustained by artificial life support Ed Freeland un­ derwent skin grafting surgery Nov. 15 and surprised doctors when he initially survived the surgery, according to various sources. He later took a turn for the worse, how­ ever. Jean Freeland remains on a ventilator by Committee and was a former church board member, served on various other commit­ tees and was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Barry County Historical Soci­ Edward J. Freeland which helps her to breathe. She has also undergone some skin grafting surgery. "There's constant prayer going up," said Hastings First United Methodist Church Pastor Buff Coe. who officiated Ed Free­ land's funeral last Saturday. The couple was very active at the church where they had spent nearly the entire day Nov. 12 helping put on a Christmas bazaar before going home to the cottage at about 9:15 p.m. that night. The cottage was their temporary home until a new home under construction on the Thomapple River in Rutland Township could be finished, said Coe. At the church, Freeland was nearing the end of a term on the Staff/Parish Relations Eight homes will be open to the public and decked out for Christmas for Delton's Home Tour from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 4. The event is being sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Proceeds will be used to help purchase a new stove for the church kitchen. Featured on the tour will be the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Williams of Cordes Road, Jim and Mary Lou Frey of Wall Lake Drive, Durwood and Sue Steward of Wall Lake Road, Chuck and Donna Monica of Kingswood Drive. John and Donna Grassmid of Wall Lake Road. Vem and Betty Thalmann of Orchard Street. Jeff and Preida Newman of Parker Road and Bill and Jan Hertel of Bush Street. Refreshments will be served at every house. Tickets are $5 each or two for $8 or participants may pay $1 at each home they want to view. Tickets may be purchased from the secretary at the church office. 503 S. Grove (M-43) Tuesday through Friday, or from Home Tour Crmmittee members Joyce Harrington, Mary Lou Frey, Kate Hughes. Lois Baylor or Gerri Behrens. Library drive at 1/4 of goal The capital campaign to build a new Hastings Public Library is nearly onefourth of the way to its goal of raising $3.5 million by June 30. During the campaign kick off cere­ mony at the current library facility last Wednesday, Library Board President Brenda Teegardin and former Library Board President Steve Loftus unveiled a thermometer, designed to look like a stack of books, which charted the ad­ vance giving at $650,000. By the end of the ceremony, the fund had climbed to $800,000 because of a $150,000 grant presented by the Barry Commu­ nity Foundation. Plans call for the new library struc­ ture to be three times larger than the current facility and to be built on property that overlooks the Thomapple River in downtown Hastings. Cam­ paign leaders hope construction can start in the spring of 2001. The exact location of the riverfront property has not been announced be­ cause negotiations are still under way. Itemized projected costs for the li­ brary project include $2 million for construction. $350,000 for furnishings and equipment, $225,000 for technol­ ogy. $300,000 for professional fees (architectural, engineering, interior de­ sign, etc.), $200,000 for land and site development, $105,000 for campaign costs and $320,000 for contingency. Those who attended the kickoff went home with a souvenir yardstick im­ printed with the slogan: "Your support is a measure of our success." Throughout the "Our Library - Our Community Legacy" capital cam­ paign, the fund-raising progress will be posted on two ’book" thermometers, facing Court and Church streets, mounted on the current library build­ ing. ety. He retired Dec. 31, 1996, after 4) years of employment at the E.W. Bliss Com­ pany in Hastings, working most recently as product liability manager. He continued to serve the company as an independent consultant during his retire­ ment. "You just couldn't ask for a better boss," said his secretary of 16 years, Barb Jones. "He was a practical joker. We used to play jokes on each other at work. He loved his job here." During his tenure, Freeland obtained four United States patents on various innova­ tions while working as a press engineer earlier in his career at the company.. Jones talked with Freeland in her office the day before the fire and enjoyed getting caught up on his life after losing touch for about three months. "It’s really hard," she said. "Ed was a very special person to work with." "His roots were very strong here," added E.W. Bliss public relations manager Carol Rogers. "I worked with him 20 years, off and on. He was a very nice person. Both are very well liked." Freeland was bom in Big Rapids and af­ ter growing up in Grand Rapids, Holland and Hastings, he graduated from Hastings High School in 1946. He later served in the United States Navy from 1946 until 1948 on the U.S.S. Putnam. He and Jean were married in 1951 and they have lived all of their married life in Hastings. Together, the couple had three sons. Doug. David and Edward Michael Freeland, and five grandchildren. A special American Red Cross Blood drive is scheduled for Nov. 29 from noon to 5:45 p.m. at the church to help replen­ ish the Bronson Hospital blood supply. CITY MANAGER Continued from page 1 ships, but "that's out of my hands. There's not much I can do (because the matter is in litigation). He asked to set aside some time to talk over the matters with council members so he can get a clear picture of what is ex­ pected of him. "I really believe I need from council a precise, clear statement as to what is ex­ pected of me," he said. In his written communication to the council, he said he agreed that improve­ Donations to provide holiday lighting for the historic Barry County Courthouse (in the background) were presented to Chamber President Deb Button this week. In the photo are some of the people who are involved in the partnership effort: (from left) Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell. Bruce Hunt of the Chamber's Christmas Committee. Diane Jager and Tammy Daniels, both of Coleman Insurance Agency; Deb Button. Gary Buckland and Pat Buckland of Buckland Insurance, County Board Chairman Jim Bailey and County Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, who chairs the county's Facilities and Property Committee. Bill Wallace, president of Hastings Mutual Insurance, and Paul Peterson of State Farm Insurance were not available for the photo. HOLIDAY LIGHTING continued from page 1 said. "So that's exciting, too. Working to­ gether. that will help us all." The county does not have the equipment to install the lights, Stadel-Manshum noted. Eventually, Brown said, he would like holiday lighting to go up the peak of the Courthouse roof, follow ‘It roof line and go up to the clock tower. "We can make Barry County a destina­ tion with these kinds of events going on." Stadel-Manshim said. "Now that we (Chamber members) are countywide. maybe this will catch on in the other communities," Stadel-Manshum said. "By doing this, it's going to pul more money in Barry County and certainly the city," James said. "This is a joint effort and it's wonderful" Stadel-Manshum said she would like to see buildings at Historic Charlton Park lit up. too. "It's a community project and it takes money. If people know that and want this...they are welcome to make dona­ tions." ment is needed, particularly in fiscal man­ agement and public relations. "Personally, I feel that fiscal manage­ ment is a critical problem, although I feel we are dealing with it as much as humanly possible under the given circumstances and 1 am confident there will be great im­ provement in this area,” he wrote. He added. There is always room for im­ provement in public relations and I know I can do better in this area. However, I must say I feel I am getting a bad rap in this cat­ egory due to recent events, much of which is beyond my control." The city manager was referring to admin­ istrative staff’s proposal to have a private waste hauler pick up leaves in biodegrad­ able bags rather than have city crews pick them up at curbside. Residents circulated petitions protesting the idea and the council eventually changed its mind on implement­ ing the plan. Some of the comments council members were reported to have made in the evaulation included: • "Believe sometimes you talk above what the public can understand." • "Please be more sensitive with the pub­ lic." • "Needs not to be rude and short with the public. Not to give the impression to the public that council works for him, but he works for the council and public." • "An image by a large number of city residents that the city manager is uncaring and friendly." • "Several citizens stated what they felt was rudeness on your part to them, with the leaf pickup issue." • "You are doing a good job here (intergovernmental relations)." • "It has been serveral months since the council has received any report on negotia­ tions for sewer/water with the townships." • Would like to see a regular manage­ ment report with input from department heads covering all facets of operations, per­ sonnel and management." • "Believe sometimes you are not sure of Hazardous waste collection nets tons Personnel from Drug & Laboratory Disposal Inc. of Plainwell accepted 15,435 pounds of household hazardous waste from Barry County residents Nov. 20. During the collection employees of the Barry-Eaton Health Department surveyed residents to see if having a regular schedule of waste collections would be useful. Anyone who would like to be notified with the date of the next hazardous waste collection can call John Texter at 945-9516. yourself." • "Computer problems have gone on way too long. This ongoing problem overshad­ ows a lot of good work being done." • "We rarely ever receive financial re­ ports. It took a year or more after we said to get different software before the process was started." • "Council is rarely kept advised of any­ thing. Staff is probably given far more in­ formation." The city manager s salary review usually comes up in early January each year. Pen­ rod now makes $67,200 a year. �The Hating* Banner - Thursday. November 25. IBM - Page 3 Annual feast enjoyed at St. Rose School Mike and Laurie McPhillrps coordinated and cooked the Thanksgiving (east for the 140 students at St. Rose School and other guests last week. Michelle Newton (left) and Gail Bums dish up the cranberry Jello salad for the annual feast at St. Rose School in Hastings. Bridget Franson (left) and Juke Dobbin frost the cake with dollops of whipped cream. Many volunteers helped make the event a success. Showing some of the canned goods St. Rose School students have collected tor Christmas baskets to help others during the holiday season are Sophia Stavale, Mike McPhfflips Jr., Sheby Sleevi, and Max Myers. City OKs cell phone, pickup businesses by David T. Young Editor Agreements to allow another cell phone company and another garbage pickup ser­ vice to operate in Hastings were approved with reservations by the City Council Monday night. A lease agreement for Michiana Metronet, a division of Centennial Com­ munications, to rent the water tower on Colfax Street was approved contingent on Planning Commission approval for a spe­ cial use request The council also approved a request from Sunset Waste Inc. for a franchise to provide waste hauling services to residents. How­ ever, Sunset will have to provide a recy­ cling site within six months. Michigan Metronet will be allowed to place a communications antenna on the wa­ ter tower to service cellular phones and pagers, the third company to win such ap­ proval. Mayor Frank Campbell said he doesn't like the idea of so many using the tower for a profitable venture. "This is getting out of hand," be said. "I can't buy into it." But Councilman Joseph B learn pointed out that utilities like Consumers Power use public facilities. Campbell said Consumers is a big tax­ payer. Blearn responded that Michiana and other cell phone companies pay rent to the city. Councilman Robert May conceded that ocher cell phone companies probably will join the fray, but "I don’t feel we should bash everyone who comes in... I don’t know why we’re telling companies where they can go in," he added, noting that the water tower was the best place he can think of. Councilman David Jaspers said, "K’s a source of revenue for the city, $1,500, but I don’t want a lot more towers... and the towers are already there." Michiana will provide use of rooftop mounting for the antenna, which can be used by three additional users. The lease price will be for $1,250 per month. Meanwhile, Sunset Waste will be al­ lowed to compete with Waste Management Systems to pick up garbage in the city. The citjHHiM* lhe now. local-hauler provide re^Hftig services, just like Waste management does. Originally, it was sup­ posed to provide them by sharing al the same site, but that still is being negotiated. In other buiinen Monday night, the Jerry Downs (right). Nancy Johnson and other volunteers served the students. These kindergarten children seemed to enjoy the turkey feast with all the trim­ mings. First MEAP social studies test scores low by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Michigan Department of Education released the social studies Michigan Educa­ tional Assessment Program test results for fifth and eighth grades on Nov. 15. High school results will be released at the end of November. This portion of the MEAP test was ad­ ministered for the first time in January of 1999. State Superintendent of Public In­ struction Arthur Ellis says that the initial low scores ore typical for the first adminis­ tration of any standardized test "The state-wide scores for the social stud­ ies test reflect the historic trends we've seen every time changes are made to the MEAP... Pm confident we will see social studies scores throughout the state increase dramatically," Ellis said. Students were tested in civic perspective, economic perspective, geographic perspec­ tive. historical perspective and inquiry and decision making. Some educators discussed the high readability levels of the fifth grade test last year. Results were scheduled to be available in August but were delayed until last week. At this time of Thanksgiving... THANKS ...to the subscribers and advertisers of The Hastings Banner for their continued patronage that makes this publication possible. Many educators echo Ellis' belief that these results will serve as a baseline, which will align instruction to Michigan content stan­ dards In Hastings, Dave Arnold, the director of educational services, sees the good results (above state averages) due to curriculum alignment and introduction of Junior Achievement projects in the fourth and fifth grades. Arnold says that the district will con­ tinue to analyze the scores and work to im­ prove any areas lacking. The percentage of fifth grade students in Hastings scoring at level 1 (exceeded stan­ dards) was 2 J percent. One quarter of fifth­ graders met the standards (level 2). The ba­ sic level (level 3) made up 33.5 percent and 39 percent were in the level 4 designation. Scores for eighth-graders were level I, 3 percent; level 2, 21.1 percent; level 3. 30.7 percent and level 4,45.2 percent. Maple Valley Superintendent Clark Volz discussed the dynamic learning environ­ ment that exists between teachers and stu­ dents. He questioned whether the test really shows the impact of great teachers on stu­ dents. Volz said he worries that school districts may overreact to results from this first test and be "intimidated" into making curricu­ lum changes and "teach to the test" Any standardized lest has trouble really evaluating diversity. The level of reading required in the fifth grade test needs to be examined, as does having a stable curricu­ lum. A teacher experienced with the curricu­ lum can ask students questions that make them think. This allows teachers to en­ hance the experience and ask more sophis­ ticated questions. Anoticrarea schools will have to exam­ ine is whether to change the fourth grade focus on Michigan history and life. Volz said, "Perhaps it is time to ask the question, ‘is this what we want for our children?-" There were no fifth grade students scor­ ing in level 1 at Maple Valley. Slightly more than 8 percent scored at level 2, 26.5 percent at level 3 and 65.3 al level 4. In eighth grade, just under one percent scored at level 1, 16.1 percent at level 2, 33.9 at level 3 and 49.2 at level 4. Thomapple Kellogg's assistant superin­ tendent, Midge Pippel, echoed these educa­ tors as she evaluated the test results. "The district will analyze the results to sec if there is any single area which needs attention." she said. The district has been aligning the cur­ riculum for several years. It hopes to see improvement in the scores in the next sev­ eral years. The district also will make sure that stu­ dents have some experience in analyzing charts and graphs and using that informa­ tion to write position papers. In Thomapple Kellogg, 1.7 percent of fifth-graders scored in level 1, 18.8 percent in level 2, 27.8 in level 3, and 51.7 percent in level 4. In eighth grade, 4.6 percent were in level J, 24.2 percent in level 2, 36.1 in level 3 and 35.1 in level 4. Pippel said she believes that making sure that students understand the specialized so­ cial studies vocabulary will assist in the fu­ ture. She will present an overview of these results at a special school board meeting Monday, Nov. 29. All the educators interviewed for this re­ port stressed the difficulty districts faced when results were issued Nov 15 and the next tests will be given in January 2000. All believe they have begun the long term process to meet the MEAP social studies challenge. City Council: • Agreed to accept the transfer of owner­ ship of Barfield Drive from the Meadow­ stone development project and to replace the developer's letter of credit with a cashier’s check to assure completion of cer­ tain phases of lhe project Still needed are a fourth apartment complex to be built and car ports for all four apartment buildings, which lhe city insists must be finished by Aug. I of next year. • Tabled a request from City Manager Howard Penrod to purchase new automatic doors at the entrance of City Hall. "Senior citizens are having difficulty opening those doors especially if there is a wind," lhe city manager said. He also noted that repairs are needed anyway, saying in his written communica­ tion. "The doors are falling apart and lhe hinges are not sturdy enough for the amount of use." His proposal for replacing the doors with automatic ones and heavy duty hinges and crash bars would cost $7,120. • Approved lhe expenditure of up to $1,500 for a survey at property adjacent to lhe industrial incubator, which the city re­ cently purchased. The work will be done ei­ ther by M.C. Smith & Associates or by Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds. • Gave permission Io the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Committee to place Christmas trees in the downtown area during the holiday season, as was done last year. • Authorized applications for two Michi­ gan Department of Transportation Equity Act (TEA-21) grants. One would help fund a $99,500 project to build a walkway to Fish Hatchery Park and the other would be used to help fund construction of a pathway along the abandoned railway corridor on the east side of the city, with an estimated total cost of $134,500. Both projects were not approved last year by the state, but the city is resubmitting them this year. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 �■MMMMMMMMNINMMNRNNMMI Pa9e 4 - Th« Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 25. 1999 LETTERS from our readers... Delton Middle Schoolers speak out on the issues EDITOR’S NOTE: The Banner received a number of letters to the editor from Del­ ton Kellogg Middle School students last week. Because of space constraints, not all could be published, but the following is a selection of 12 letters on a variety of topics on the minds of area young people: Should all schools have uniforms? To the editor: Only private schools should have uni­ forms. They should have uniforms because private schools are private Pnvate school means only certain people go there. Private schools arc more strict, so the people at pnvate schools think that their students should wear school uniforms. Public and pnvate schools shouldn’t have to wear uniforms. Ilk a free country! Public schools should definitely not wear uni­ forms, pnvate schools arc different Public schools should definitely not wear uniforms. They shouldn’t wear uniforms because students from all over are going to public schools. Public schools are meant to not have uniforms in the schools Katehn Hammond. Plainwell Age: II Equal sports? I think not! To the editor: As most women who like sports know, women don’t have as many chances as men do. When women do get a chance, you never hear about it. Nearly every state has a men’s basketball team, but not even half have a women’s basketball team. Most of the time the reason why you don’t hear about women's sports is because there aren’t many. Have you ever heard of wornci. m professional hockey or football? I doubt that you have. Yet women can play just as well as men Better way to search bags? Dear editor: I would like to share some of my opinions on whether police officers should be able to search kids' school bags for drugs and/or weapons. I thin' this is a good idea because kids will be reassured that they are safe in school, but 1 also think it is not fair, because kids may have private things in their bags Being a .Cudent myself, I do not want someone sea ching through my school bag If they could somehow invent a device that could search school bags, for drugs and other dangerous things, they could search the bags differently, that would be better. Kelsey Gray. Delton Age ; II The fight for Christianity Dear editor: Should evolution be taught in schools? Shouldn’t Christians have the right to teach the Bible in schools? Many school board members, parents and children have been discussing the mat­ ter and whether it should be allowed or not Many people have been disgusted by the fact that we can’t call our Christmas con­ certs Christmas any more, we have to call them holiday concerts. The same is with everything else: holiday parade, holiday festival, holiday break; nothing can be said pertaining to Christ. Yet in schoo’s today, we are still teaching evolution, a heory on how life began, to kida across the country The theory of evo­ lution. discovered by Charles Dai win is a belief on how life began I believe that if we ate allowed this right then we should be allowed the tame right to preach to kids in school about the Bible. School violence violates students To the editor: Violence is no laughing matter. People can get killed by guns and other weapons I think that they should put metal detec­ tors at all the entrances of school. I also think that every school should have a full­ time police officer As a student at Delton Kellogg Middle School. I feel safe, but if one of our students brought in a gun, I would feel unsafe. Just look back at all of the incidents in the schools across our country. I asked some kids what they thought about school vio­ lence and, they all said the same thing: “The goveminent should find a way to stop it." I also .isked my mom what she thought about school violence. She thought that every school should learn about the Bible. She thinks that it will help stop the vio­ lence That is what 1 feel about school violence. Justin Blake, Delton Age: 13 HastingsBaNNER ZXrvoted to tAe mtorvsts of Barry County Since 1856 Published tty Mastfags Bamwr, tec. A Cteion of J-Ad GraphKS inc 1351 NM-43Hwy. Magangs. Ml 49O5S-OSO2 018)945-9554 •NEWSROOM* □•nd TVbung (EfOor) Etow Gftwrt SheOy Suieer Helen Mudry Patnoa Johns Mary Warner Jamas Jansen Shawna Huttterth Ruth Zachary • WVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtsasAad ads accepted Monday through Fnday S am » *30 pm Sakedsy S 30 am - Noon Sood Omrnen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County S27 per year m adpmng counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Bor B Hastngs Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Pa<d at Hast mgs Ml 49058 These arc both leaps of faith that we need to respect When we wrote our Constitution, we wrote it with the idea that every person is allowed freedom of religion and freedom of speech. Anna Nielsen Battle Creek, Delton Kellogg Middle School Body armor bill stupid legislation can. The men just don’t give women a good enough chance. What needs to be done about this is beyond me. One thing I do know that should be done is for the men to believe in women playing sports. There is one more thing that I ask, is that something be done now and should have been done a long time ago. and that is. there .should be more women's sports. Jessica Cardiff, Plainwell age: 12 Where will you be when ball falls? Dear editor: Many people have started to worry about the so-called “death year." mostly known as the year 2000. Many people call it Y2K, which stands for year 2000. People think that computers will crash, planes will fall out of the sky. hospitals will have proHems and we will lose our elec­ tricity. Some of this stuff has been heard by one person, then they tell more people and it gets way out of control. A lot of people are having big parties and going to sec relatives ’ll over the place. I know 1 am having a party with my cousins, aunts, uncles, and probably my grandfather and grandmother, too. So when the big ball falls, where are you going to be to count down to the millenniurn? Brian Springer, Delton Age: II More Middle Schoolers' letters on page 5 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Was’rington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Cart Lavin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office; 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeta, regional representative U.S. Congress . Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington DC. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave . phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. To the editor: During break the other day, I happened upon an article about a law that was passed making it a felony for a convicted felon to don “body armor." flack jacket and other bullet deflecting garb. If I can apply a little logic to what seems like insanity, this would mean that a felon who wishes to do that which is felonious again, he or she wold be breaking another law by not allowing a projectile to enter their body with the intent to engage their liver. Then say. BugJie. would have to make an additional evaluation before the crime. “Let’s see. it’s dark - the probability is slight that the police will be in the area, but if they are - I may get shot. So, I think HI wear the Kevlar tonight. But alas, if I get caught. I’ll have two extra counts against me along with the 45. but if I don’t, I may get liver damage. I’ll go with the Kevlar.” If we could get inside the ellY (legisla­ ture's) head - read “politicians'* - to under­ stand the cognitional rhapsody that goes on in there, to even come up with this fantasy in the first place - it might have gone like this: “Convicted felons are disallowed to own guns. They’ve forfeited their Second Amendment suggestion in the “Bill of Sug­ gestions," but they might be repeat offend­ ers. They can’t shoot back without a gun, but we can shoot at mem and if they use body armor available to them, our projec­ DARE program is underrated To the editor: The DARE program, I feel, is greatly underrated. Officer Jason Sixberry spends thousands of hours in the local school every year teaching the fifth and sixth grades. This is a person I feel is surely under paid for the time and dedication he gives to the area schools. I think it is a fun experience for young kids like me. You learn about ways to say no to drugs and alcohol. We also learn how to walk away from drugs and alcohol. We also talk about bullies and how to avoid fights. We learn about new words every Thursday when Officer Sixberry comes. ThatY what I think of DARE. ------------------ Paul Diaz -------------------------------- DrJtoo, _____ _ tiles can't invade their flesh. But if I pro­ pose a bill to prohibit body armor and it passes, then we can slop them. If they still use it. we’ll give them more time in jail and we’ll fine them thousands of federal reserve notes “But what if a bullet is deflected by a belt buckle or some other object on their person - maybe some breaking and entering tools in their breast pocket? “Well, my next proposal will be that con­ victed felons can only wear belts with plas­ tic buckles and they would not be allowed to carry their tools in a breast pocket." So when Bugsie is asked in the slammer, what he is in for, he’ll answer, “well, for B and E and a second count of wearing a belt with a metal buckle. I forgot my sus­ penders.” Isn't the politician entering the area of preventive law which promotes the new aphorism," it is reasonable to use reason to be unreasonable." or the short form, “it is reasonable to be unreasonable?" And maybe in five years he might propose there be a law that prohibits a felon from using a get-a-way car because he’s easier to catch on foot. We may see a headline in the future... “Man gets millennium for using force-field to deflect robocop’s dcathray. Stewart James Muzak, Middleville Soccer is better than football To the editor: 1 think soccer is better than football because in football you can get hurt easier. I also think soccer is better than football because it is exciting. I think soccer is less aggressive than footbaU. I also think that soccer is a more active sport. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. One thing 1 don't like about soccer is that some soccer fields for little kids are too small. Other people like football because it is fun for them to play. People also like foot­ ball because it entertains them. One of the rules I don’t like in soccer is called “offsides." It means to be behind the other team's defense on their half of the field. Justin Durbin, ................. ............ " —------- Delton a—y.......................... —„ Age: 10 Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they win be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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November 25.1000 - Page 5 Students assist elderly with leaf-raking Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH The Y2K budget Marti French, Brian Olmstead and Matt Aspinall helped dear leave; from the yard of Hastings resident Fred JHes. Ashley Bunge, Kay Cartton, Bobbi Elkins and Meagan Chaffee (not in order) rake leaves at the home of Daniel Feather After 10 months, the House passed a fed* era! budget that ia a victory for the Ameri­ can people. Thia year’s budget stays within the 1997 budget caps and finally ends the raid on the Social Security surplus. It increases local flexibility for education, strengthens our national defense and reduces wasteful government spending. We have shifted the debate from increasing spending for an already bloated federal gov­ ernment to re-prioritizing spending. We made sure that federal dollars go where most needed: funding for local schools, rebuilding our military, and paying down the publicly held debt. This year’s budget provides more than $35 million for education, even more than the amount requested by the President. More importantly, the Republican Congress was able to convince the President that local schools should have some ability to decide how the money is to be spent by giving par­ ents and educators greater flexibility. Feder­ al education policy is no longer about how much money Washington bureaucrats can spend or how many regulations they can impose. It will now focus on children by empowering parents and educators, allow­ ing flexibility with accountability, thereby increasing the chance for success in our public schools. As the world's only remaining superpow­ er, we must have a military that can keep the peace. This year's military funding docs just that. After years of declining resources for our military, this years budget reverses a As part of its partnership with the city of Hastings, Hastings Middle School 14-year decline in defense spending while arranged to have a portion of the students rake leaves Nov. 10 for the elderly and reducing waste. We also persuaded a reluc­ others in Hastings who cannot rake and bag leaves themselves. Students on the tant President to sign legislation making it teaching team of Sue Newton, Sue Murphy and Fred Hutchinson performed the U.S. policy to deploy a missile defense sys­ community service work as part of an extension of the annual spring community tem for our country as soon as one is tech­ service day the entire middle school participates in each year. Above, Kristen nologically possible. Beckwith (left) and Heather Carrol beg leaves at the residence of Daniel Feather. The Republican Congress was able to achieve these important goals while at the same time ending the 30-year raid on Social Security. Since 1969, the federal govern­ ment has used the Social Security surplus to fund its general operating expenses. That is wrong. No longer will Congress spend the J(. payroll la,xf^s cU* hard-working men and womcrypn government programs that have nothing to do with retirement security. Con­ gress also enhanced Medicare by amending the 1997 Balanced Budget Act to ensure seniors get the care they need. Prior to 1994, the federal government faced more than $250 billion deficits every year as far as the eye could see. In the last three years alone. Congress has paid oft* more than a quarter-trillion dollars of publicly held debt. There is still pork and special interest Dear editor: To tbe editor: spending in this budget, but there is less Many say that Beanie Babys won’t last Many people in the past have wondered than in any I’ve worked on in the past three after the millennium, but what does the about Christianity in public schools. Here’s Congresses. We were able to find the neces­ company say? what I think about it: sary spending offsets, including an acrossThey say the End Bear will start the new Christians arc just normal people who the-board spending reduction in discre­ beginning. have chosen God as their Savior. They're tionary spending, to fit within our budget. I’m a Beanie Baby collector, just like alot usually nice people who most likely go to These are historic achievements that were of other people, and I think they should church. worth fighting for. There is still much work keep making them because they are very Another thing we need to realize is that to be done next year, but by increasing edu­ well known. The people who buy the the reason people came to America was so cational flexibility, strengthening our mili­ Beanie Babys off the market get the Beanie they could have freedom of religion. We tary, and ending the raid on Social Security, babys and sell them for more than they would be breaking this right if we didn’t Congress has fundamentally changed the bought them for. allow Christianity in public schools. I know way Washington will do business in the that teachers or adults of public schools Before the year 2000 arrives, most people will try to get the Beanie Baby Millennium, aren’t allowed to tell children what god they future. because they think the End Bear is going to have to believe in. But this rule docs, not be the end of Beanie Babys. In stores where involve kids. you find a popular bear or other Beanie I think that if people pray for public Baby animal, you can't get two, you only schools, violence would decrease and stu­ can get one of that kind. dents would feel safer at school because the Beanie Babys arc very successful toys presence of God would be with them. I and collectible items that have been here for would like that very much, if kids would five years. feel safe at school, and I hope you think ( Alisha Harmon that, too Delton Stacey Hughes Age: 10 Delton. Age: II LETTERS...from our^readers Bomb scares bad for everyone Dear editor: I am > aixth-gredcr ill Delton Kellogg Middle School I’m proud that we have not had a bomb scare at Delton this year I hope we never haw one. I don’t know.but I think that it would be scary for the community and parents 1 would hate to miss a day of learning and school. If we had a bomb scare I would feel bad about Delton and that a child would have to do something like that Io get attention I don't understand why somebody would do that In my opinion kids who do that are very immature They are very selfish because they don’t think about others. It would be a real waste of a day to go home for no reason. The worst thing about having a bomb scare would be having to make It up in the summer Paul Tripp. Shelbyville. Age: 12 LEGAL NOTICE legal notices School violence being controlled Dear editor: School violence is becoming controlled after the April 20. massacre at Columbine High School. This had the biggest amount of deaths in a two-year spree of violence involving guns and weapons At Columbine, Eric Harris and Dylan Klcbloi were unpopular teenagers, who belonged to the ‘Trench Coat Mafia.” They were teased and tormented by popular jocks, which made them angry. Teenagers try to copy what was done at Columbine. But, school administrators and State Legislature have taken control of vio'cncc in schools. They have done that by putting metal detectors, frequent locker searches, student ID cards and door lock downs Strict laws have been passed about students who threaten and tease other individuals, which may mean they might get suspended. In this article I have pointed out how school violence is being controlled. Marissa Ingle, Delton Age: II Schools need presence of God Are beanie babys in or out? Need a gift for someone special? Give the gift of INFORMATION! A subscription to The BANNER __ To toe owner or owners of any and afl interests in or bens upon lhe land described. TAKE NOTICE Sate was tewtaky made cf toe fotowmg descrtoed land tor unpart taxes on that tod. and that me undersigned has Me to the tod under tax deed or deads waued tor toe land You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land wtowi 6 months after return of semca d to* no­ tice. upon payment. to toe treasurer of the county in when too land • stotoad. of al sums part tor toe tox sate purchase together wth 50% r Mo­ tion. and the fees of the sheriff tar the service and or coot at pubtocstoon of toe notice The service or pubkeehon costs shaN be toe same as if tor personai service of a summons upon commence­ ment of acton w«hout add«ional coot or charge tf payment as deoenbod m the notice a not mode, toe undersigned mH institute proceed­ ings tor possession o. toe land DESCRIPTIONS OF LAND State of Michigan County at BARRY Townsho * Pranev<o parcel 08-012-460-022 00 LOT 30 SHADY HEiGHTS Amount Pert $230 43 Tax Sale No 441 Amount Due $345 64 PLUS SHEPjFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax tor toe year of 1995 (signed) James Baughman 3141 E. Cloverdale Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 TO &uco McDamei Mstody McDamsf person* acting on thee behalf. or mdnnduais mdcated to have some Merest m too land above deserved according to BARRY COUNTY records (12-9) Call 945-9554 SAFETY SUPERVISOR/ WEIGHMASTER The Barry County Road Commission is seeking a qualified individual for the po­ sition of safety supervisor and weigh­ master to work up to 38 hours/week. The Road Commission is seeking an individ­ ual with a background in law enforce­ ment, accident investigation, safety stan­ dards, etc. Experience as a weighmaster is a plus, but not required Wages will be $12-$15/hr. depending upon qualifica­ tions with benefits negotiable. Please submit a resume by December 10, 1999 to the: Barry County Road Commission. P.O. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058. An equal opportunity employer. NOTICE BY PERSON CLAIMING TITLE UNDERTAX USED To the owner or owners of any and al interests in or liens upon the land described: TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully made of the following de­ scribed land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that the un­ dersigned has title to the land under tax deed a deeds issued for the land. You are entitled to a reconveyance of thia land within 6 months after return of service of ths notice, upon pay­ ment to the treasurer of the county in which the land is situ­ ated. of all sums part for the tax sate purchase, together with 50% in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for lhe service and cost of publication of ths notice. If payment as described in this notice s not made the undersigned wril institute pro­ ceedings for possession of the land Description of the Land Stale of Michigan. County of Barry Barry Township 08-03-065-039-00 Lot 36 Crooked Lake Sum­ mer resort. Amount part $3039 92 Amount due $4559 88 plus sheriff and publication fees Tax for the year 1993 (Signed) John M Wkhams 90 Note Mte Rd NW Comstock Park. Ml 49321 To Rodney L Wsnswski Tarnnve S Peters. Geratame Ufog and Linda D Metaxes or other persons with any interest in the above described property �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner ■ Thursday, November 25. 1999 OUR Land Committee plans to meet Dec. 1 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer OUR-Land Committee members are working on a general ooe-year schedule to try to raise awareness of Barry County resi­ dents about land use issues critical to their future. The OUR-Land name is an acronym for Our Ultimate Resource- Land. The next meeting of the committee at large will be Wednesday. Dec.I. at 5 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building in Hastings. A presentation by Monica Rappaport on the Conservation District will be given. Other speakers may also make presenta­ tions on intensive animal agriculture. A culmination of the committee's work is to be reached in May of 2000. The committee will begin planning for that meeting. The committee has been breaking into four action groups, working toward specific goals within each group sometime within the next year. The four groups formed around the general areas uf open space preservation, planning and zoning, infras­ tructure. and surface and groundwater pro­ tection. Groups already have been sponsoring outside speakers to make presentations be­ fore the public, members of the OUR Land Committee and action group members. People interested in being involved in the OUR-Land Committee or who would like to be part of a particular action group may call 945-9866. Zle^etAe«...ar the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... rtXASANTVlEW FAMILY CHURCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pasior. Steve Olm*U-d (614) 750-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 am . Sunday School 1100 am.. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.. Bible Study A Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6 30 pm 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 am Traditional. 10:15 am Sun day School; 11:15 a.m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days semor meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p m For more information call the church office ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Maaa 4 30 p m . Sunday Mauca t 30 a m and 1140 am. CunfeMxm Saturday 3 30-4 IS pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich J«nc> A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am. classes for all age* Morning Worship 10 45 a.m Nuncry provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 pm Wedoenday activities 7 00 p.m. are Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or fmi grade). KidaOub or Jumo Bible qua (ages t-12). Youth Mmstrics or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19), Adult Bible Study - No age limits CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas lor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 am. Worship 11 00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hasimgi Mms Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. Sun­ day Mam 9 30 am THORN APTiX VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Church office phone WELCOME € ORNERY 948-2549 Sunday Service Times I SITED METHODIST CHURCH ■bfe 8*36 am. 9 55 mb. aM 11 JO 31*3 N Broadway. Hastings. NU 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield it'd tn’Tuesday prayer and share time fcdO am.. Wednesday evening ser­ Phone 367-4061 or Darlene vice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Pickard. 943-3974 Worship Ser­ vices: Sunday. 9 00 am. Rev Km Vaugh:, 1100 am. Rev Carl Luchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 am. for all ages. 4-H, Mon­ days 6 30 to 800 p m . BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 500 pm. Com­ munity Break ta»t on third Saturday each month 8 00 am. freewill of­ fering. Wc welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH ft-'ormerty the Hastings Grace Brethren Church}, 600 Powell Rd.. I mile cast o( Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementua. 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. - Bible Classes -for all ages. 1040 am - Morning Wvxvhtp. 6 00 pm Z-venmg Bible Study Thursday. 7.30 p.m. Prayer. Praise, and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith - "You Ate Welcome “ Church PhrwK 948-2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Mmnher Church of the NbrWWuie it^iican l <mmw««i 315 W Center St (corner of S Brood­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a.m. and 10 am. Christian Education 10 am. Nuncry Available at 10 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West P»kM Km Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 am . Wonhtp 11 am, PO Bon 63. linings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Wednesday 6 30 p m aho Nursery available far all services Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hub­ lev. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 a m to 12 noon. Sunday Morning 9.30 am. Sunday School. 10:45 am Morning Worship. Youth Fel­ lowship. Sunday 5 00 io 740 pm at the church (grades 6-12th). Wednesday 640-840 p m War non (grades K-5th), serving evening meals io Warnors. 6 00 p.m.. Prayer Meeting 7 00 p.m (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHI RCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a coo tmuing Anglican rite Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 am. 1928 Book o< Commo.: Prayer Questotw call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Pastor Dave Wood St - Adult Mmistncs Sunday School for all age*. 9 30 a.m.. Morning Worsh-p Service. 1140 am.. Evening Service. 6 00 p m Wednesday Faraly Night 6 30 pm.. Awana. Sr & Jr. High Youth. Praver and Bible St idy. Choir prac­ tice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information o.i MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Ft tthfal Men Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at 1140 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHI RCH Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am Mornmg Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 p.m evening Service. Wednesday 740 p.m Services for Aduks. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 302 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pash r David Burgett. -MK-8JW) or 94U 2667 Sunday School 10 a m : Sun­ day Morning Worship II am. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 pm It in­ terested tn a free Home Bible Siudy. please call for more details Meding at Maple Valtey High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 152-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small grvxir ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 488"* Coats Grose Rd Pastor Ben Hem ng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9-30 a m . Church Service 10.30 a m. Wednesday 600 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High This information on worship services is pro­ vided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member I Dll THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1*52 N Hnwdway lUsti*?' BOSLEY PHARMACY -pKMX^Mb" ll»S fcflcfMM *4$ U29 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hnumes Michigan IIAMIM.N HRIMC.LASN PRODI CIXIM "i.|..*H.: II, M.. > Daniel Bmmley HICKORY CORNERS Mr. Daniel Bromley, of Hickory Comers, passed away November 17, 1999. He was bom in Han on December 6. 1913, the son of Arthur and Nettie (Colton) Bromley. Daniel was a veteran of World War II, serving his country in the US Navy. He was married to Barbara E. Drake on June 8, 1940 in Kalamazoo. She preceded him in death on October 22, 1995. Daniel was a machines! with Hammond Machinery for over 30 years, retiring in 1979. He was a member of American Legion Post 484 in Hickory Corners, Hickory Comers Bible Church, a volunteer leader with lhe Boy Scouts and 4-H. Daniel loved his grandchildren, great HASTINGS COM Ml'MTY CHURCH Comer of Jefferwn and Green (De­ mocratic Hall). Hasiinp Dr Lugenc E Curtin. Pasior 616-948­ 8213 Sumtay Worship. 10 30am, Sunday Evening. 6:00 pm . Tuesdry evening 6:30 p m. (Call for locuion) A warm welcome io every­ one BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m. Worship 11 am. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackennan. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 BiHc Survey on vufem in the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Amocime Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 am. Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Worship. 5 30 p.m Kids quizzing. 6:00 p.m Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6:30 p m., KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible siudv Wednesday. 9:00 am. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For farther informa­ tion call rhe church office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings Ml 49038 Phone (616) 945-9414 Ro Michael Anton. Pastor Sunday. Nov 28 8 00 A 1045 a m Wbr ship; 9 30 SuMiay School (all ages). 6 00-8 00 pm. Middle school. High School.' Thursday. Nov 15 - 1000 atn. Worship (Thanksgiving Day). Saturday. Nov 27 - 9 30 am Catechtsm 2; 840 pm NA Monday. Nov 29 740 p.m. Adventurers Tuesday. Nov 30 7 00 pm. Sunday School Staff. 7 30 Over Anon Wednesday. Dec I - 1000 a m Wordwatchen; 6 00 p m . Supper, 740 pm, Vbspcn HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes, Di­ rector of Musk, Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a.m SUNDAY - 9 30 a m - Sunday School - every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth are based cm grade level. Three classes - Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps - arc taught for aduhs 1030 a.m Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11 00 a m Worship Services childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade Tuesday. Nov. 23 - Community Thanksgiv­ ing service (at Thomapple Wiley Church) Thursday. Nov 25 Thanksgiving Day - 240 p.m Thanksgiving Dinner - open to the public FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHI Rl H 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Kcilcr. Pastor Deborah E Stsaon. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah’s Ark PreSchool Thursday. Nov 25 Thanksgiving - “Praise God from Whom all blessings Bow". Church Office Closed Friday. Nov 26 Church Office Closed Saturday. Nov. 27 - 7:00 p.m . Ringo Swingo Square Dancers' - Sharpe Hrll Sunday. Nov 28 - First Sunday of Ad sent - Communion Celebrated at Both Services. 940 a m Tradi­ tional Worship Service. 9.20 a m Children’s Worship. 10:00 am Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. Hi 10 a m Sunday School for all ages. 11.20 am Contemporary Worship Service. 11 50 a.m. Chil­ dren's Worship. The 9:00 Sen ice is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Service is broadcast over Channel 10 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both Services The Christmas “Love”Tags will be available. 7 00 p m New Members Class at the Manse Monday Nos 2* ’ 00 a m Staff meets for prayer Tues­ day. Nos 30 - 7 00 p m Stephen Ministers - Dintng R«»m Wednes­ day. Dec 1 - 8 00 a m . Hastings Ara Ministerial Association, here. 9 30 am. MarthaMary Circle at Barb Burkholder V 12 <M> noon, t irclc *3 A C ircle »4 Potluck in the Dining Room. 6 <M» pm < hutch Night Supper. 6 45 pm Kcrypnu. t.uipht tn Clarke ( mmp Ihnmp Ktami. 7 (Ml pm ( haw.cl < Twhi rchcais.il grandchildren, doing yard work, his little black dog. Sadie. He also enjoyed repairing small engines, and fishing. He will be remembered for his sweet tooth, as he was fond cr ice cream and cookies. Daniel was also preceded in death by his parents; ten brothers and sisters; and a grandson, Terry Bromley. He is survived by his children, Cathy (Leon) Falcs of Gobles, Bill (LuElla) Bromley of Lowell, Indiana, Jim (Sue) Bromley of California, and Steve (Barb) Bromley of Austin, Texas; a sister Myrtle Stressman of Muskegon; 12 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 20, 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Reverend Jeff Worden officiated. Interment was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Hickory Comers Bible Church will be appreciated. [ Leroy H. Despins| HICKORY CORNERS - Mr. Leroy H. Despins, of Hickory Comers, passed away November 18,1999 al his residence. Mr. Despihs was bpfR.on MyJ&4$16 Battle Creek* the son of Jay and Genevieve (Simpson) Despins. He was a vcicuan of World War II, serving his country from October 1941 to September 1945. He was in the Army Air Corps 8th Division, Flying Jigers of China World Theater, serving in Asia and Africa. Mr. Dcspins was a retiree of Kellogg Corporation. He was a member of the Kellogg 25 year club, an avid bowler and golfer and loved to farm and he built several houses for his family. Mr. Dcspins was married to Florence A. Glass on April 20. 1946, in Comstock Park. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Barbara Annen in 1982; brothers, Robert, Wilbur; and sisters, Winnifred, and Dorothy Despins. Mr. Despins is survived by his wife. Florence; a son, William Leroy (Rebecca) Despins of Battle Creek; daughters, Linda Flora of San Antonio, Texas, Carolyn (Terry) Stceby of Middleville, Sharon (Don) Barton of Battle Creek, and Kathleen (Rich) Daudert of Kalamazoo; a brother, Garold (Maxine) Despins of South Carolina; a former son-in-law, Bernard Annen and his wife Becky; 13 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 20, 1999 at Faith United Methodist Church. Reverend William A. Hertel officiated. Interment took place at Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Leroy's name may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made be Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Become a "Sports Nut" and read all the area sports each week in The Banner! SUBSCRIBE TODAY...Call 945-9554 Ruth Vanpelt DELTON - Mrs. Ruth Vanpelt passed away November 21. 1999 at her residence with her family at her side. Ruth was bom in Kalamazoo County on the family farm on September 2. 1912, the daughter of Howard and Jennie (Peel) Woodhams. She was a 1931 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. Ruth was a former employee of the Upjohn Company where she was on the company's first female softball team. She was a secretary for Dr. Richard Kik in Richland and a secretary receptionist at St. Timothy Episcopal Church where she was a member. Ruth enjoyed watching baseball, football, and golf. She was preceded in death by husband, Victor Vincent in 1999, and Hugh VanPelt in 1987; and son David Vincent in 1983. Ruth is survived by a son, James (Judy) Vincent of Hemet, California; a daughter, Janet (David) Parker of Delton; a brother. Ivan (Dorothy) Woodhams of Portage; a sister, Esther (Harold) Forslund of Kalamazoo; a special friend who was like a sister. Leona Gillespie of Delton; a special granddaughter, Sarah; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at St. Timothy Episcopal Church in Richland. Interment is El East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Jeffrey Lee Rivett TRAVERSE CITY - Mr. Jeffrey Lee Rivett, age 39, of Traverse City, and formerly of Hastings, passed away Monday, November 22, 1999 at his residence. He was bom November 8. 1960 in Grand Rapids, the son of Ronald W. and Janice (Kelley) Rivett. He anended Hastings High Sdhffol:' i Jeff lived in LoufefenU’for^yWh Where he worked on Oil Rigs, he moved to Traverse City in 1990 and has worked for B & Z Well Drilling Company for 7 years. Jeff was married to Kate Martinson in 1992, the marriage ended in divorce. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting, and Nascar Racing. Jeff was preceded in death by his father. Ronald W. Rivett in 1985. He is survived by two sons, Jamie, and Jordan Rivett of Traverse City; mother, Janice Cook of Hastings; brother, Doug (Mary) Rivett of Hastings; sister, Debbie (Benjamin) Curtis of Hastings; maternal grandmother, Jennie Kelley of Hastings; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 27, 1999. at 1:00 P.M. at lhe Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Dr. Michael Anton will officiate. Burial will be at the Woodland Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Jeffrey L. Rivett Children's Memorial Trost Fund. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. C. Eston Everett HASTINGS - Mr. C. Eston Everett, age 81, of Hastings, and formerly of Woodland, passed away Sunday, November 21, 1999 at Spectrum East. He was bom on April 10, 1918 on a farm near Wamerviile, the son of Dor and Belle Everett. Eston graduated from Woodland High School and married Ella Benner in 1937. He was a fanner all his life and was also involved in skilled trades and enjoyed flying. Eston was a long time member of Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Ivan. Eston is survived by his wife of 62 years. Ella; daughter, Judy (Linden) Fisher of Woodland; son, Philip (Rosemary) Everett of Woodland; grandchildren, Pam (Kelly) Carter, Deborah (Jim) Elenbaas, Brian (Tracy) Fisher, Gretchen Baker, Tonya Blair, and Curt Snook; 11 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Eleanor (Richard) Ullrich, and Mary Ann Everett; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at Zion Lutheran Church. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Esther Becker A memorial service for Esther Becker will be Saturday, December 4, 1999 at the First United Church at 11:00 A.M. Reverend Bufford Coe will officiate. Edward J. Freeland HASTINGS - Mr. Edward J. Freeland, age 71, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. November 17. 1999 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was bom on November 10, 1928 in Big Rapids, the son of Edward & Mildred (Nelson) Freeland. Mr. Freeland was raised in Grand Rapids, Holland, and Hastings areas, and attended schools there, graduating in 1946 from Hastings High School. He attended Detroit Trade School for 2 years in elecironics. Mr. Freeland was a U.S. Navy veteran serving from June 1946 until April 1948. He served on the U.S. Putnam. He was married to Emma Jean Moore on May 21,1951 and she survives. Mr. Freeland lived all his married life in lhe Hastings area. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 41 years, retiring on December 31. 1996, and continued to serve the company as an independant consultant following his retirement. Mr. Freeland was a member of the First United Methodist Church, long-time church board member, served on numerous church committes, member Methodist's Men, member of the Masonic Lodge, member Barry County Historical Society. Mr. Freeland was preceded in death by his parents; and son, David Brooks Freeland in 1996. He is also survived by two sons, Edward Michael (Gloria) Freeland of Troy, and Douglas (Amy) Freeland of Hastings; five grandchildren; two sisters, Beverly MacLeod of Jacksonville. Florida, and Shirley (Donald) Freeland of Owensboro. Kentucky. au Funcril services were held Saturday, November ,20, 1999 at Hastiags First United Methodist Church. Reverend Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Edward J. Freeland Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Michael A, Geringer DELTON - Mr. Michael A. Geringer of Delton, passed away November 20, 1999. Mike was bom on November 26, 1946 in Cape Girardeau. Missouri, the son of Sylvester A. and Hannah E. (Fanner) Gieringer. He was a retired Master Sargent, serving in the Air Force in the Radio Operator Maintainer and Driver Division, a retiree of lhe Battle Creek Federal Center in Cataloging and Standardization. Mike was a member of B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge 131 of Battle Creek, the American Legion and very active at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton. He was a former Boy Scout Leader, an avid bowler, hunter, fisherman, camper, and golfer. Mike loved music, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was married to Donna Pike-Jenks on August 27, 1977. Mike was preceded in death by his father, and a daughter. He is survived by his wife, Donna; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher M. and Renee M. Geringer of Gowen; his mother and step-father, Hannah E. and Cletus J. Todt of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; brothers, Gary D. (Jerri) Geringer of Bloomington, Indiana, Richard C. (Debbie) Geringer of Festus, Missouri, and Scott J. Geringer of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; grandchildren, Courtney M. and Scott J. Geringer, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors on Friday, November 26, 1999 from 2:00­ 4:00 and 6:00-8:00 P.M. at lhe Williams Funeral Home in Delton, where the rosary will be recited Friday evening at 700 P.M. (No visitation on Thanksgiving Day). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 27, 1999 at II 00 A.M. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton. Reverend Father Richard Valls, celebrant. Interment with full military honors will be at Banfield Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial please consider memorial contributions to Paws For A Cause, Elks Lodge 131 Children's Fund, or for a memorial garden in Mike's name. �Th, Haxlx.js Bannx - Thursday, November 25. 1W8 - Page 7 Social News Loke Odessa NEWS Priniapal David Doozan reads to the assembled book characters and their par­ ents during Natonal Library Week He is flanked by Mother Goose, known most days as librarian Connie Teachworth. Five generations of Olsons gather Shown here are Mabel Olson, Darvin Ol­ son, Terry Olson, Tami Norris and Jacob and Tanner Norris. cos tume contest at the library. Hayes-Faubert to wed in February Ernie Burr to mark 86th Cynthia E. Hayes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Robert Hayes and the late Wilma Hayes and Gregory M. Faubert. ion of The family of Ernie Burr would like to invite all of his friends to celebrate his 86th birthday on Dec. 4 from noon until 6:30 p.m, M tbe Kiughts of Columbus Hall on Slate Rd. No gifts please Teresa Faubert and Greg Faubert are pleased to announce their engagemetg.* The bnde is a I998 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed in Battle Cteek. The groom is a 1996 graduate of Lapeer West High School and is currently em­ Oms-Bouman exchange vows Leon and Kay Wild of Hastings would like to announce the mamage of their daughter. Patti Ward Oms to Richard Bouwman of Wyoming. Mich. Patti and Dick were married on July 17. 1999 at Gibsons in Grand Rapids Attending the bride were matron of honor Kathy Paylva. sister of the bnde. brides­ maid Chns Bolthousc, sister of the bnde. and flower girl. Karley Goodenough, great Rozell Stanton to mark 95 years niece of the bnde Attending the groom were best man Doug Johnson, fnend of the groom, groomsman Rick Verbey. fnend of the groom, and nng bearer Charlie Snyder, Rozell Stanton will be celebrating his 95th birthday with an open house at his daughter Sally’s home at 4443 Grange Rd., on Sunday, Dec. 5, from 1-5 p.m. Friends, relatives and co-workers from the Viking Corp, are invited to come and share in this celebration of joy. Rozell is shown here m a four generation photo with his daughter. Sue; grandson. Greg; and great granddaughter. Karen friend of the couple Ushering were Anthony Bolthouse and Benjamin Bollhouse, nephews of the bnde Attending the guest book was Andrea Bohhouse. mcce of the bnde. Glads and Gordon Vander Meullen. sister and brother­ in-law of the groom, were master and mis­ tress of ceremonies. A dinner reception at Gibsons followed the ceremony The couple honeymooned in Puerto Valletta. Mexico and are now at home at 1742 Federal SW. Wyoming. Ml /KariiA#! licenses 49509 1 Dean Arnold Mcsecar. Hastings and Misty Leigh Smith. Hastings Jesse William Alender. Hastings and Tammy Lee Bowlds. Hastings Michael John Nagel. Delton and Susan Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER Michelle Weiss. Howell Dale Alan Roc. Hastings and Heather To Subscribe, call us at.. Mane Jordan. Hastings Patrick Alan Bartlett. Lake Odessa and 616-945-9554 Robin Arlene Rutgers. Lake Odessa The chief event in the village yet this week is Christmas Round the Town. One place to eat will be at the VFW Hall on Tup­ per Lake Street. The hours there are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will have lunch and baked goods, 12 exhibitors of crafts and more. The numbered signs have been distributed to the stops on the tour. This should be a gala time to see decorated homes and craft items for sale. The Depot Museum exhibit is aptly named “Toyland,” with vintage toys in the display cases. There also will be dec­ orating (tone by fourth-graders from West Elementary school. Sunday, Nov. 28, marks the first Sunday of Advent. Many churches will be holding Hanging of the greens. The Ionia County Chapter of the Michi­ gan Association of Retired School Person­ nel (MARSP) will hold its December gath­ ering early in the month. The date chosen is Dec. 2. The chapter is adopting three fami­ lies of the Ionia area. Each will receive a sturdy plastic container Filled with items for each family member, along with canned goods There will be a noon luncheon served at the Commission on Aging. Call for rescrmatrons at 374-8420 Theron King his bekn discharged from Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He and wife Roberta are spending several days at the Bates home of their daughter and son­ in-law near Richland to be near the doctors who treated him. Huron Healy is making good progress at Thomapple Manor and plans to spend part. of Thanksgiving Day at home. A later date has been tentatively set for his discharge. He has been getting therapy following the surgery necessary from his farm accident several weeks ago. Early last week, the decorations were mounted on lamp posts downtown. They are lighted every night. The garland has been delivered and is awaiting installation on various buildings in town by the florist. The 4 Seasons Flower Shop on Tupper Lake ployed in Hastings A February 26. 2000 wedding is planned ______________ Cinderella (Alissa Leonard) and Ben Franklin (Matt Risk) were winners in the Street has new blue paint. Emerson Street near Jordan Lake Road was closed several days last week. Large tubes were on the site after delivery on a flat-bed semi with trailer. The front end was on Pleasant Street and the rear trailer was in the driveway of Emerson Manor. Central United Methodist Church, is soon to have a new organ. It will have many capabilities not available in the current instrument, wmeh has been in use about 30 years. Word is that the appointment of a new pastor will come after January. Lay leadership and guest pastors will fill the interim. The Red Cross Bloodmobile returns on Monday, Dec 5, to Fellowship Hall, Central United Methodist Church. Collection will be made from noon until 5:45 p.m. A young grandson of Robert and Manan Durkee was baptized on Sunday at Central UMC. He is Cole Ronald Jackson, son of Joey 111 and Jan of Philadelphia, N.Y. Joey is stationed there with the U.S. Army. The Christmas program prepared by chil­ dren and youth of Central UMC is called “Twas the Night Before.”’t combines many speaking parts and singing It is to be pre­ sented Sunday evening, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. the doors will be open to any who wish to attend. Friends of the Library will meet Dec. 7 at the Lake Odessa Community Library Many young friends of the library gathered Nov. 18 dressed as their favorite book char­ acters. Part of the evening's fun was having school administrator David Doozan read a story. The staff was dressed for the evening as Mother Goose, a new turtle character and more The costume voting was for Ben Franklin, Cinderella and Bo-Peep There were more than 50 children present, so the total count was about 80. Death came Saturday to Bruce Walking­ ton, Sebewa Township farmer, who lived on Musgrove Highway He had suffered from emphysema for recent years. He kept very busy running his big farm, with oxygen rank in tow. His wife is the former Thelma Stoudt from Orange Township. His children Loni Piercefield Fox of Portland spoke on “Getting Organized" at the ICGS meet­ ing. The table is loaded with school records from the early 1900s. are Cynthia, Caroline and Terry from his marriage to Vivian Stoudt. His second fam­ ily has Ida May, Renee and Mark. There are several grandchildren. His parents were Ora and Vcrl Walkington of Orange Township. Bonnic-Leak is one of his sisters. Lakewood Community Council members are busy with preparations for the annual Christmas box project. Most churches in the Lakewood school district have been assigned a number for gifts for a specific age group. Canned goods will come from individuals, churches and from collection at schools. Other items come from Second Harvest in Grand Rapids. Workers w»ll be needed in December, with the final deliver­ ies made Saturday. Dec. II. Sorting of the mountains of canned goods take place Wednesday On Thursday, the boxes are giv­ en their final canned goods. Other items are added and then the Honor Society members wrap the boxes. Addresses are the last thing added, so there is privacy assured except for those who do the actual delivery. There are already more than 150 applicants. Boxes are arranged so those for Woodland area in one area and Clarksville in another. The Sunfield SPYS are an efficient group who rarely need clarification on an address. Ser­ vice groups in all four towns and the varsi­ ty football team members provide most of the muscle for deliveries. Death came Nov. 22 to C. David Ander­ son, 54. of Lansing. His wife is Claire, daughter of the late David and Jean Chap­ man, who were former owners of the Lake Odessa Wave, David was a graduate cf Adrian College, where he met Claire. He earned his master’s degree at the University of Miami in Florida. He worked for the State of Michigan as a compliance co-coordinator for the Department of Education. He coached and filmed little league football for years in Grand Ledge. His children are Jonathan (wife Angela) of Indiana and daughter Jennifer of East Lansing. Memor­ ial services were set for Wednesday at the Palmer-Bush Delta Chapel. Some local names have made the papers during the past week. Mary Macqueen (Mrs. David) and Melanie Gardiner were listed as graduates of CMU at the end of summer term. Deana Welch of Sunfield was 1 on the honors list at MSU. She is the grand­ daughter of Dean and Maureen Cross. Robert and Shirley Betts of Eaton Rapids were pictured at an antique store. They were here when Bob was pastor of Lakewood EUBcburch. Another familiar name appeared in a Mil­ lennium section of the GR Press in an arti­ cle about key figures to watch in the com­ ing years. One such was Keith Brophy, 37, president and CEO of Sage Stone Consult­ ing. His parents are Gayle and Gary Brophy of Sparta. Back in 1962, the faculty of Lakewood High School had a dramatic number of births, with Keith the firs, bom of the 13 faculty babies. His parents then lived on Sixth Avenue and moved to Sparta shortly thereafter. His older siblings who had their early childhood here were Steven and Rachael. The Brophys have maintained friendships here ever since. Keith spent nine years in Washington. D.C., working for the IBM Corporation but returned to Michigan to do some industry-leading work. In 1997, he bought out two partners in a software development company and founded Sage Stone, which now has 30 employees. The site of the demolished fire bam on Fourth Avenue is now sodded and grassy, it makes a fine display spot for TruValuc^ power equipment such as snowplowing tractors. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310 9031 - MEMMItDS- Clerical READERS 2nd & 3rd S84J0 - S9.55 No experience necessary. Must be a quick learner and detail-oriented. Basic computer skills. Long-term commitment. — Near Kent Co. Airport 474"8134 — �• - The Heatings Banner - Thursday. November 25, 1999 enough sex and that you are not interested in more. It% a turn-off. and you could change your mind later. Do not continue to support your 35-yearold son who lives with you. You are "en­ abling" him. Kick him out. Do not tell your date that your dead hus­ band was a saint. Itt amazing how death LEGAL NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Victoria L Hiemttra. and Richard Herman* wile and hus­ band (ongma) mortgagors) to United Companies Lending Corporation, Mortgagee dated Novem­ ber 11. 1998. and recorded on November 23. 1998 m Document No 1021225. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of CaF itoma. NA, as custodian or trustee under the appkcabie UCFC Loan Trust. Assignee by an as­ signment dated September 8. 1999 which was recorded on October 8. 1999. m Document No 1038356. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there d dawned to bo due at the date hereof the sum of THRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED FIFTY-TWO AND 26/100 dollars 335 652 26). including interest al 10 250% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided nonce is hereby given that said mort­ gage w* be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at pubhc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastmgs. Mt at 100 p m . on December 9. 1999 Sa>d prem.ses are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE Barry County. Michigan, and are daachbed as: The East 1/2 of Lots 81 and 82 Plat of the Vil­ lage of Orangevde as recorded m Uber 1. Page 14 of Plats Barry County Records • The redemption panod shaR be 6 monthfs) from tw dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800 3241a. m whch case the redemption period shafl bo 30 days from Pte dale of such sale Dated October 28. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1300 Trott A Trod, PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Toieg'aph Road. Suda 100 Bmgham Fwms Mt 48025 Fto 8990606450 Hawks (11/25) Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING November 10, 1999 - 7:00 p.m. CMsd to order and Pledge of Attegunce Present Hause. Pafrner, Hansford. Wallers. McKanna. Edwards and sixteen (16) guests Abaent: Munpy Moton to excuse Treasurer Munpy’s absence Minutes of the regular meetog held on October 13. 1999 approved Minutes of the special meeting held on Octo­ ber 13. 1999 approved Treasurers report received and placed on Me PCI Buidmg/Eiectncai Permits report received and pieced an Me yd tswteZomng Admimstrator report received and placed on Me •“» Moton to adopt Ordinance No. 72. Moton to pay vouchers and payro* vouchers Moton to concur with Planning Commwawn to rezone Property 408-13-013-008-00. from ‘EE* to *C3" EXCEPT FOR 125 ON THE NORTHWEST PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AND 25 ALONG HEATH ROAD Moton to adjourn Adjournment at 7:40 p.m Respecttuty submitted Robm McKenna. Clerk Attested to by riooen m. cowaros. Supervisor (11/25) Slate of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate File No. 99-22739-SE Estate of MARY B LOCKWOOD, a/k/a BONITA LOCKWOOD. DECEASED Social Se­ curity No 370-40-6830 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your witerest m the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing will be held on December 14, 1999 at 9 30 a m to the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Rchwd H Shaw on the petition of John L Lockwood re­ questing John L Lockwood be appointed per­ sonal representative of the estate of Mary B Lockwood who lived at 2700 NashvMe Roto Hastings. Michigan and who died 11 -4-99. and re­ questing also the will of the deceased dated July 2. 1972 be admitted to probate It atoo is re­ quested that the heirs at law of said deceased are determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that aN claxTic against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rep­ resentative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate wrfl then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record November 18. 1999 Richard J Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE LONGSTREET 807 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-3495 JOHN L LOCKWOOD By Richard J Hudson 1931 Yuma Trail Okemas. Ml 48864 (11/25) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by WMkam E Vogel, a single man (onginal mortgagors) to TMS Mortgage inc . dba The Money Store. Mort­ gagee. dated May 6. 1999. and recorded on May 12. 1999 m Document No 1029499. Bwry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is d aimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 12/100 ($41,779 12) mdudmg interest at 11 450% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notoe is hereby green that said mort­ gage wM be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 100 p m , on January 6. 2000 Said premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described •a: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot .., 289 of the Cfly. formerly VBage. of Hartings, accorttog to the recorded plat thereof ; thence West 16 rods for the pace of begmnmg thence North 8 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence South 8 rods, thence East 4 rods to the place of beginning, be­ ing a part of blank block Barry County Records The redemption period shaB be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated November 25. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PL CASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Tetejiaph Roto. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4991112635 Mustangs (12/23) improves people Do not expect him to pay for everything. These arc the ‘90s. and you arc not 21 any­ Be thankful anyone who has the time. They are under­ staffed around here, you know. Do you play the violin or the flute or the piano? My hearing is poor, but I can hearany kind of music. Even if I fall asleep, you'll know I enjoyed it. Once we were somebodies, just like you. We were fanners and farmers’ wives and teachers, nurses, beauticians, stockbrokers and electricians, bankers and sheriffs, and maybe a few outlaws, too. We’re not all se­ nile - just old and needing more help than our families can give us. This home, what­ ever its name, is "home” to us, and you’re an invited guest. Please come. The welcome mat is always out. not just on Thanksgiving. I hope you will keep this, and read it again in January, February, and every other month of the year. We'll still be hoc, and our needs will Dear Ann Landers: When you asked your readers to send those columns they have saved over the years, I thought it would be a good opportunity to send you one that has been tucked away in my Bible. Please print it again this Thanksgiving for those who may have missed it the last time. - Bonnie in San Diego. Dear Bonnie: Thank you for the opportu­ nity to loaf a little. I liked your selection, and am pleased you sent it on. Here it is: Everyday Thanksgiving Even though I clutch nr/ blanket and growl when the alarm rings each morning, thank you. Lord, that I can hear There arc many who arc deaf Even though I keep my eyes tightly closed against the morning light as long as possible, thank you. Lord, that I can see. There are many who arc blind Even though I huddle in my bed and put off the effon of rising, thank you. Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden Even though the first hour of :ny day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned and tempers are short, thank you, Lord, for my family. There arc many who are lonely. Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced, thank you. Lord, for the food we have. There are many who arc hungry Even though the routine of my job is of­ ten monotonous, thank, you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job. Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circum­ stances were not so modest, thank you. Lord, for the gift of life. Dear Friends: What follows was written by Judy Vekasy, a registered nurse and di­ rector of activities at a nursing home in Sa­ vannah, Tenn. It originally appeared in the Memphis Commercial Appeal. In this season of thanksgiving and just plain giving, 1 have some suggestions for those who need something to be thankful for, or those who need someone to allow them to give of themselves. Nursing homes are full of opportunities. You say you can’t do anything Can you read? Good Read to me. My eytti lkn't still be the same. Brain disorder? Dear Ann Landers: You printed a letter from “Unable to Cope in Indiana,” who was the mother of two and married for seven years. She wrote that her husband was a great guy and a wonderful father when he was not having one of his temper tantrums, which sometimes lasted for days. She needs a reality check. Ann, tell that woman to run for her life. She will spend a lot of good years trying to please him and figuring out how not to set him off. She will walk on eggshells, make excuses for him, and try to protect her kids v.’hen he gets angry “for no reason.” One day, he will become really angry, and either she or one of the kids will be seriously in­ jured or killed. She should get out NOW while she is strong enough to do it - Peli­ can Rapids, Minn. Dear Mican Rapid?: Many readers ex­ pressed the same sentiments. Some said, “My husband got crazy after a few drinks ” Others attributed the anger to cocaine. There is no question that drugs and alcohol influence behavior. The woman who wrote, however, said her husband had developed this problem fairly recently, and that his rages lasted for days. It sounded like a neu­ rological problem, and I stand by my ad­ vice. The man should see a doctor. It could be a brain disorder He uL more. Do not sit at home and gain 50 pounds. Get out, and go to places where intelligent people gather. There arc some good men out there who arc lonely. Make the effort, and you will find them. - Experienced in Florida. Dear Florida: Thanks for that sensible advice. I hope they listen. Stupid crook Dear Ann Landers: Here's another one for your “stupid crooks" file. I roared This appeared in the Newark News for a few months ago. - C.B.. Garwood. NJ. Dear C.B.: Thanks for sending it on. Here^ the short version, but it’s still pretty funny: A 38-ycar-old man was arrested and charged with possession of stolen vehicle. The man called police for assistance after he locked his own car keys in the stolen truck. Don’t smoke Dear Ann Landers: Thank you for all the columns you have written urging your readers to quit smoking. It look a heart at­ tack for my husband and me to finally give up the filthy habit. While we were smokers, we had not idea how offensive the smoke smelled, nor did we realize that our house stank. We want to apologize to all our friends and family members who were forced to endure the stinking environment while we thought we were being gracious hosts. Please print this letter for the benefit of oth­ ers who are as insensitive as we were. P.S.: Does anyone smoke in your home, Ann? Smarter Now in California. Dear Smarter: Absolutely not. They wouldn’t dare. Zr that Arm Landers column you clipped years ago yellow with age7 For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, long, busi­ ness-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Vat 11362, Chicago. ttl. 60611-0562 (la ™ Canada.' send $6.2$.) To find Auf-more 1/ntn iMi'* zwort rfi.M nd n> T-ifrrip ■Miat they used to be.'J about Ann Landers and read her past Can you write? Good. Write a letter or a columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web card for me. My hands are shaky. page at www.creators.com. Can you sing? Grind Help me with the Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. words, and HI sing along. Dear Am Lenders: I would like to reCan you tell me about your job? I was a spond to the woman in Pittsburgh who nurse once myself. misses the companionship of marriage, and Can you listen? Wonderful I’m starved wants to find a “nice man’ now that her hus­ for conservation. band has been dead for several years. Here Can you bake a sponge cake or zucchini is a list of things NOT to do. bread and angel biscuits, or make fudge'.’ Do you wear your wedding ring when They aren't on the nursing home menu, but you go out in public. It will scare the good 1 remember how good they were, and I ones off, and the bums will hit on you, any­ would like to taste them again. way. Do you play checkers or dominos or Do not tell your date you have had rummy? Fine, so do I, but there is never ‘Not’ tips f&’ttk Announcements GIRL, Lauren Alexis, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 10, 1999 at 2:00 a.m. to Jeff and Linda Vasqucz of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 7.5 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Micayla Rae, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 8, 1999 at 5:13 p.m. to Casey Wadsworth and Michael Cook of Gun Lake. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inch­ Transportation to es long. BOY, Dillon Douglas, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 9, 1999 at 11:59 p.m. to Christine and .Eric Tcrpcning of Ver­ montville. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 22 Barry County Transit provides transportation to Grand Rapids. Call today to reserve your seat. 6:00 un.Depart Hastings The new service currently serves first shift hours (7 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and will expand to other shifts as demand grows. inches long. 6:20 ajn.Stops in Mddeville 6: 50 utlAmvs Grand Rapids 7: 00 a.m. Return from Grand Rapds 7:20 im................................................................................... .Stops in IMferite Fares — $2 one way ($1 senior rate) 7:35 a.m.-.. ■. Arrive Hastings PMSCHBMU Route begins in the city of Hastings, then proceeding north along M-37 to Middleville for one or more stops, then to Grand Rapids, making stops at work sites in the airport industrial area. NMBHMS 3: 20 p.m...................................................................................... .Stops in Middleville GIRL, Kinsley Ruth, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 9, 1999 at 3:20 ajn. to Mitchell and Cynda Poll of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches 3.50 p.m.Arrive Grand Rapids long. 3:00 p.m............................................................................................ .Depart Hastings 4: 00 p.m.Return from Grand Rapids NEW Mid-day run Every Thursday to Woodland Mall Departs 11 a.m. — Returns 4 p.m. BOY, Kolin DuWayne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 9, 1999 at 10:28 p.m. to Lone Sparks and Donald Bailey of Gun Lake. Weighing 9 lbs. 3/4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Ms. Jackie Sniezek of Gun Lake and Mrs. Deb­ bie Goderre of Gun Lake. BOY, Joshua Stephen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 8, 1999 at 6:37 p.m. to Mike and Dawna Fcldpausch of Hartings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches 4:20 p.mStops in Middleville 4:35 p.m.Arrive Hastings long. We will also make a stop at Woodland Mall for link-up with the Grand Rapids Area Transit Authority (GRATA). avt*” q THURSDAYS ONLY 11:00 a.m....................................................................................... .Depart Hastings 11:20 a.m.Stops in Middleville BOY, Justin Duane, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 8, 1999 at 9:52 a.m. to Eliza­ beth Jean Vanderhoff of Hastings and Robert Edward Lee of Ionia. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. 11: 50 aun.Arrive Grand Rapids Call (616) 948-8098 Talk to one of our helpful dispatchers for information Noon.Return from Grand Rapids 12: 20 p.nt................................................................................. .Stops in Middleville 12:45 pan.Arrive Hastings and to reserve a seat! Fax (616) 948-8154 * Tknss may vary m dotmnd qtowb GIRL, Morgan Ann, bom at Hayes Green Beach Hospital on Nov. 6, 1999 at 2:30 a.m. to Trevor Jane and Chad Greenman of Charlotte. Weighing 8 lbs., I oz. and 19 1/2 inches long. Morgan joins a brother, Levi, 14 months; great-grandparents. Paul and Carol Brodbeck of Woodland. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 25. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... Oliver S. Reed writes home The barn on the Reed farm in Castleton Township. Ella Reed is shown here as an adult. four postage stamps and it will take two of them to send this and the one to the regi­ ment and I can’t buy any more for my mon­ ey is played out. I have been sick and a poor appetite and the few little nicknacks that I bought cost so much I was drained of change before I was hardly aware but I can MHitary boats were an important type of transportation during the Civil Wai of fifteen dollars in special that is what a cow was worth when a dollar bill was worth a dollar in gold and gold is no better now than it was then and cows is just a good as they was then, well now recon greenbacks at a discount of two dohars and fifty cent or one dollar on gold is worth $2.50 in bill and sec what a cow had ought to be worth (let us sec - twice fifteen is thirty and half of fif­ teen is seven and a half making thirty even and a half dollar 15 *15 * 71/2- 37 1/2). figured them are the least figures that I can Letters from home were very important to the men far away from home Letters Io family back home were important to families By Joyce F. Weinbrechl Note: In the article published on Thurs­ day. Nos. 11, 1999 the heading should read: Civil War letters of Oliver S. Reed City Point, Va July 4, 1864 Dear Sister “I have just received a letter from you and was glad to hear from you but was so sorry to hear that the children was sick and that you was not much to brag of. I would rather that you hire a girl on my expense than to make yourself tuck. J have just wntlfln to Mr,.Jon<a »bopi that I>n4 flito Jo, Mr Mullen and requested them to hurry the thing through as soon as possible. I hope you will not give yourself any uneasiness about it for they will do the fair thing. “Warren has written all the news so I will close hoping to hear from you soon and to hear that you are well. I am well and tough. “This from your Brother and well w isher. Goodbv. OS Reed City Point July 10th. 1864 Dei»r Sister “Another sabbeth mom has daw ned upon us and still 1 am well tho the weather is so intensely hot to enjoy myself very well. “I never saw it so warm in Michigan tho I think I can stand it if any one can. You know I used to think I could do any thing that anybody else could and I have not for got it yet when I first started out on the last spring raid and hjd to lay on the ground in a cold rainy night with nothing but the cold earth foe a bed or pillow and the clouded canopy of heaven for a cover. I thought it was pretty tough but when 1 thought if any of the rest could stand it I could and so I did and I fed to prat A God today that I am still alive and well and hope these lines will find you and the children enjoying the same blessing 1 should be happy to be there today to attend the sabbath school with you and the children but pros idence forbid and 1 must submit and enjoy my self as best I can here, we expect to have preaching here by the chaplain of this regiment today at seven ©clock. “Well Jane the rebs arc in Mcnland again and have distroid about twenty five mile of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the rumor is that this cavalry has to go and help drive them out although we have not had any such orders yet. It is said that General Custer has had order to move at a moment notice, how true it is I do not know. You spoke in your letter of selling one of your cows. 1 should advise you not to any such thing, two cows is nene to much for that family, there will be enough to winter them on if the straw is properly cared for to win­ ter them on and I’d rather jive you my straw then sell it to any one else as to that hay you can have it or any thing else that you want that is there and as to selling the straw I don’t think n is best to promise any yet unless you are obliged to in order to help to take of it. You know sometimes fodder w ill hire help when money won t but be sure to keep enough for yourself mind that and keep your cows too for if fodder is scarce cows will be cheap and you will not be able to get what your cow is really worth, cows next according to the way every thing else is selling will be worth from forty to fifty dollars That is for it can’t be otherwise for one dollar m greenback can be bought now for thirty-five or forty cents on recon, a cow estimate a cow at next spring, it might be raised one fourth and be pretty safe in so doing but 1 have meddled enough with your business and perhaps too much already, you must act accordingly to your own judge­ ment and if it suits you it will me that is so. Well Jane may the Lord comfort and Hess you in all your care and trouHcs and if I never should not live to see you again on earth it is prayer of your unworthy brother that we may met in the heaven of eternal rest. What a glonous thot to rest from all our care through a never ending eternity. “I will say a few words to the children and then close. "Well Alice I suppose you think that your uncle had quite forgotten you but you must excuse me for you don’t know what a sol­ dier has to do. no Alice I often think of you and it is the prayer of your unde that you may grow up to be a good and rituous woman.. I hope you will be a good girl and do all you can to help mother in her lonesome hours, you must write to me as often as you can You don’t know Alice what a pretty place we have here on the south side of the beautiful James river, its water covered with great boats some of these boats is called trans­ ports used for carrying transportation such as is necessary to carry on the war such as hard tack coffee sugar amunition clothing and carrying soldiers and horses and beef cattle from one place to another and some are called gunboat and these is awful to look at great iron sides with such woeful looking guns big enough so you could near­ ly crawl in to them, these big guns is used not only to kill men with but to batter down forts and fortifications and breast works and busting up the boilers of rebel ships and blowing up casions and magazines and all such, well Alice good by. be a good girl and mind your mother always and be kind to the little children. “A word to you Libbie. I suppose you are as good as you can be aint you. if not I am sorry, uncle likes to see good little girls, goodby Libbie. "Well Janey 1 suppose you would like to hear from uncle too. I saw your father yes­ terday and as soon as 1 get this letter wrote I am going over to have him shave, you must be a good little girl for the good and obedient will cat the good of the land. “I will write a word or so to my boy. well my son what shall I say to you. are you a good boy. do you mind your aunt Jane, if not how sorry I am. It may be that I may be shot and killed and never see my little boy but I could die happy to know that I have a dutiful son. Be kind to your little sister little pct. good by my little children and beloved sister from your brother and father. O S Reed City Point Aug II. 1864 Dear Sister “Again I take my seat to write a few lines to you. 1 cannot say that 1 am well but hope these lines will find you and family enjoy­ ing good health. I am not very sick, you know I wrote to you in my last letter that we was going on a raid, well we went and such warm weather you never thought of. well 1 had not been very well for a day or two and the heal was more than I could stand. 1 see that I was agoing to fall off my horse if I did not get off so 1 got off but was so near I melted. I could not stand on my feet conswauently I fell down the doctor was called and he said 1 was sun struck, they threw a pail full of water on me and poured some whiskey down my throat. Then they took me to the ambulance wagon and conveyed me here to the cavalry core hospital. 1 have been here 12 days and haven’t had any let­ ters and I did not get any for a long time before, it may be there is some to the regi- ment but I sent word to the regiment that first day I was here to send my letters here if any come and I should think they would do it. please write often. I want to hear from home, good by from O S Reed City Point Aug 11. 1864 Dear Sister “As I want to send another primer to the children 1 will write another, there is one thing I forgot to mention in the other, there was a terrible accident happened at the City Point landing the other day caused by unloading a boat of amunition when some shells exploded and got the whole thing on fire, there was a great many men killed, they said that arms and legs and other por­ tions of men lay scattered all over the ground. I did not learn the numbers killed, it was a dreadful affair, well I must close, good bye from your affectionate brother. Oliver S. Reed City Point Sept 6th. 1864 Dear Sister “Again I take my pen in hand to write a few lines to you apd let you know that I am still...... thing..... and hope these lines would find you enjoying good health. I have at last just started for some place. I came from the cavalry corps hospital day ynwnjw ...............in diate vicinity of city point were arcanJargc barracks waiting for transportation to Wash­ ington. I supposCjthere in any quantity of chance here to spepd money, a man that has money can buy most anything he wants, we can get a good watermelon for a dollar and a half and peaches for five cents a piece, apples for the same, butter for 75 cents per pound and cheese for 50 cents, tea is 4 dol­ lars per pound and other things in propor­ tion. I expect when I get to the regiment to get some letters and then 1 will write a good •long letter, you have my best wishes and brotherly love. “Good by Dear Sister and children. Oliver S. Reed Camp Stonman Sept 11th. 1864 Dear Sister “Before I had time to sent the letter writ­ ten on the opposite page we had orders to pack and move and 1 have been moving ever since and arrived here last night after dark. I am able to eat my allowcancc yet though don't feel very tough. I had to walk about ten miles yesterday which gave me the rheumalisim pretty bad in one of my hips which makes it rather hard work to get around in the morning, hope it will wear off soon. I shall endeavor to stay here a few weeks if I can till 1 get stouter for 1 hardly feel able to ride on horse back yet. I am going to write to the regiment to day and have the letters sent to me if there is any there. It has been over two months since I have heard from home. I feel anxious to hear from you and that money, you will write soon won’t you and write all the news you can think of. I found a chance to buy get along if I slay well without money if I can get some stamps. With these few lines I will close hoping you are all well and tough and to hear from you soon give my best respects to all inquiring friends, goodby to all for »his time." O S Reed (More letters next wreA) LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MQHIfiAQLTQBECLQSyflE^ALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred m the condrtions of a mortgage made by JOHN H BERENDS and DONNA S BERENDS a/k/a DONNA SUE BERENDS husband and wife, whose address it 7410 McCords Avenue St. Alto. Michigan 49302 (collectively -Mortgagor") to FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN. ACA. an instrumentality of the United States having its principal office at 3225 Walker Avenue N W . PO Box 141520. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49514­ 1520 ("Mortgagee') dated June 30. 1994. and recorded tn the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on July 7. 1994 in Liber 609 Page 332 (the 'Mortgage') By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to deciare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and pay able forthwith As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Eight and 85/100 Dollars ($187,978 85) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained m the Mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount with interest, as provided m the Mortgage and all legal costs, charges and expenses including the attorney fee allowed by law. and ail taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before safe, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sate o’ the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located tn Hastings Michigan on Thursday December 9. 1999. at two o'clock in the afternoon The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Thomapple. County of Barry. State of Michigan and are described as follows Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 hne of Section 12. distant South OO*162F East 1257 94 (eel from the North 1/4 post of said Section thence South 00* 1627" East 332 00 feet along sard 1/4 kne. thence South 89*42 58' west 1313 66 Net to che West tone of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of sato Section 12. said West hne also being the centerline of Moe Road; thence North 00" 10'09" West. 332 00 teet along said West line, thence North 89*42'58" East. 1313 05 teet to the POB Subject to an easement tor public highway purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof ’or Moe Road, and any other es »e ments or restrictions of record AM in Section 12. T4N. R10W Together with all fixtures tenements heredita­ ments and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to this real estate The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sate Dated. November 11. 1999 FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN ACA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS A JUDO LLP 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N W Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER M MENNELL AND LANETA K MENNELL Husband and Wife. 228 Meadow Lane. Hastings. Ml 49058 Mortgagors, to FIRST FINANCE, which is orga­ nized and existing under the laws of Michigan and whose address ts 6785 Telegraph, Bloom­ field HAs. Ml 48301. Mortgagee, dated Aprs 3. 1998, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and Slate of Michi­ gan, on April 13. 1998 as Document No 1010270 of Barry County Records, which mortgage was thereafter on April 8. 1998 assigned to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA.. as Custodian or Trustee. 3 Park Plaza. 16th Floor. Irvine. CA 92614 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, lor principal and interest, the sum of NINETY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWO AND 07/100 ($97,702 07) DOL LARS And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt se­ cured by said mortgage or any part tfsereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power at sate contained m said mortgage, and pursuant lo ne statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that on Thursday Dec 9. 1999 al 100 p.m . said mortgage wi» be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the high­ est bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so mu'-h thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 10 35% per annum and all legal* costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest m the premises Which said premises are described as follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hastings. Barry County, and State of Michigan and described as follows, to- Lot 3 and the North 4 leet of Lot 4 of the Plat of Fairhaven, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded m Uber 5 of Rats, page 45. Tax Ron No 08-006-250-003-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such state Dated 10-28-99 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA. AS CUSTODIAN OR TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ELAINE W MARDIROSIAN (P33528) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee 1373 Bartour Grosse Pointe Park. Ml 48230 (313)881-0296 (11/25) (12-2) Prescription Convenience... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru Open 7 Days/Walk-in 6 Days (616) 948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings �p«9« 10 - Th. Hastings Barinst - ThurUay. Novwnbw 25. 1999 < < me l< think i I it... Strong sports leaders prove valuable in Middleville The success achieved by the girls basketball team at Thornapple Kellogg High School this year certainly hasn't gone unnoticed and it certainly hasn't happened without the guidance from a energetic, enthusiastic and canng coach. Coach Marcy Uyl's Lady Trojans (23-1) won ito first Class'B regional tournament game versus East Grand Rapids on Monday night, 50-42 in double overtime, and made their shot for a regional title Wednesday night against Lansing Catholic Central The win over East (22-1). a team that came in ranked No. 2 in Class B. was simply awesome, just as was the 59-57 district win in overtime last Wednesday over Wayland. Before the defeat to the Lady Trojans, the Wildcats had only lost once, to State powerhouse East Kentwood. The championship run has certainly been an impressive road for Middleville and Uyl's leadership has been the key. The coach has mixed a solid group of seniors (Jill Williams. Jessica Crowley, Lyndsey VanAman, Payshence Erb and Sarah Schut included) with a talented group of underclassmen (freshman Leslie Crowley who was recently named All­ Slate. junior Erin Palmer and junior Sara Williams included) together to form a team that knows how to win and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. Even more important is the fact that they appear to have a lot of fun in their attempt to win Middleville's team has been on a roll and that has a lot to do with Uyl. Not only are her coaching abilities solid, but she also has a way of bringing the troops together and inspiring them to reach their goals. The Lady Trojan athletes not only enjoy their time on lhe court, but are not worried about facing the best teams in the slate and working through a little bit of adversity. The fans decked in the orange and black also have become part of the wocesafai team and help do their job. ensuring the program's success It's been a real pleasure to watch the Lady Trojans during the district and regional tournaments. It's one thing to be good, but its another to have the characteristics of a real winner and this team certainly has all of lhe pieces of a champion. Just like Tammy Benjamin's girls cross country team at Middleville, lhe Lady Trojan eagers are truly a class act and Uyl is the floor general. Champions have been quite prevalent recently around Middleville. The cross country runners, the basketball stars and now Chad Curtis is back home. The Yankee outfielder who grew up in Middleville was at ths village meeting on Tuesday night and we had a chance to catch up with him. At the meeting he was named an honorary citizen of the village and received a key to the city. Curtis talked to us about a variety of subjects, anything from the Little League games he remembers as a youngster growing up tn Middleville . to the importance of people and family... to the tree he used to climb up on Russell Street. What impressed us most about Curtis was not the fact that he was a World Series champion with the Bronx Bombers, but the time that he spent discussing the importance of family values and leading a quality life that others can use. hopefully, as an example. "I look al myself as a Christian man first and then a family man." Curtis said. "Baseball is down lhe line.” Curtis' words help to put life in perspective and you can read his story Tuesday. Nov. 30 in the Middleville/Calcdonia Sun <4 News. He will also make an appearance in the Middleville Christmas parade on Saturday. Dec. 4. Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and remember to put the holiday in lhe right perspective. Talk to you soon Late run lifts lady Trojans past Saxons MIDDLEVILLE — Middleville struggled from the field and had a hard time keeping a tenacious Hastings team at distance, but a 15-2 run to end the game gave the black and orange a 45^31 victory last Friday in a Class B district "I thought that the kids might have been tired from Wednesday night (Middleville's big overtime win over Wayland), but they hung with it and didn't get frustrated.” Middleville coach Marcy Uyl said. "Hastings threw a gimmick at us and its game plan was pretty effective." Defense down the stretch, however, helped to turn things in the favor of the Lady Trojans. "AD five (of Middleville's players on the floor laic in the game) did a great job on defense and got the job done," Uyl said. "Hastings did a great job defending our post players with two or three players on them every time they turned around." Both teams made 12 field goals and had two 3-pomters. but lhe Lady Trojans (22­ 1) sank I9-of-25 free throws in comparison to Hastings' 5-of-9 showing at the charity stripe. At half, it was lhe Lady Saxons (5-18) who were holding court, slightly, at 17­ 16. Part of Middleville's first half problem was its shooting, as the black and orange was 6-of-24 from the field. "It was a man-to-man defense (that we used); we talked Wednesday night about maximizing their weaknesses." Hastings coach Scott Allan said. The other half of Middleville's difficult predicament was a fired up Hastings team that wouldn't quit and hit 11-of-19 shots during the first three frames. Hastings' ploy was to make sure that Middleville's low post game didn't beat them. "They (Middleville) weren't a very good penmeter shooting team." Allan said. "They were a good low post team, so we sagged off their penr'eter and made sure that they didn't make the easy passes into the post. They eventually figured it out." Senior guard Virginia Jennings and senior guard Michelle Griggs scored 15 of Hastings' 17 first half points and ended with 13 of II points receptively before fouling out. "She's the leader, she's the heart and soul." Allan said of Jennings, a four-year starter for Hastings High "She creates so much, motivates and plavs hard.” The large and energetic crowd, mostly dressed in orange and black, helped their team to post another thrilling triumph over state ranked East Grand Rapids. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Respect: Lady Trojans gain some with EGR triumph WAYLAND — Down by six points (32-26) with 3:32 left in regulation and its senior guard Sarah Schut having just fouled out, things appeared rather bleak for Middleville Tuesday night during its Class B regional basketball clash with area hoop power East Grand Rapids But the Lady Trojans were not about ready to watch its 22-1 season come to a close at Wayland Union High School, so they did what they have done the entire season. They fought to obtain their goal with good shots... good decisions... and plenty of determination. As a result, Middleville handed a team only its first loss of the season and ended East's campaign at 22-1. After regulation was completed and two overtimes had been played, Middleville (23-1, winners of 23 games in a row) moved into the regional final with a SO42 victory. The Lady Trojans* triumph set up a Wednesday night regional championship between them and lhe Cougars of Lansing Catholic Central. LCC, from the Capital Circuit league, beat Balding 61-47 in Monday night's other semifinal contest. Coach Marcy Uyl said her team knew that East would be an extremely difficult foe to topple, but fighting for respect, lhe Lady Trojans knew that a win was certainly achievable. " "We talked about hoW Wednesday's game (a 59-57 victory over ranked Wayland in overtime) was awesome, but this game was for respect," Uyl said. "They went out and attacked. We wanted to attack... gel out there and get them.” And Middleville did just that and earned a little respect along the way. "We knew that if we beat them, we would get some recognition," Uyl said. In the second overtime, it was that attacking mode that allowed the black and orange to finally calm down the determined drive of the Pioneers. East's Malissa Burke scored the first basket of the second overtime (42-40) at 3:30, but Middleville tallied the final 10 points with 10 free throws Freshman center Leslie Crowley sank six of the 10 chanty shots and led lhe Lady Trojans with 23 points. To get to the second overtime, however, Uyl's team really had to work with tenacious play on both the offensive and defensive sides of the floor. RESPECT... Continued page 11 Williams continues to lead for CMU athletics Nick Williams continues to thrive as a Centra] Michigan University Chippewa. The former CMU catcher and Hastings High School graduate was hired in September to be CMU's assistant director of athletic development and director of the Chippewa Club. Williams, who has a graduate degree from CMU in sports administration, will help to oversee the operations of the Chippewa Club and assist in fundraising activities and public relations work. He also did his undergraduate work at the institution in Ml Pleasant. The job helps the former Saxon jock to meet one of his goals. "One of my goals was to get into athletic administration at the college level," Williams said. "It has worked out real good. It’s kind of a nice fit and gives kne a little room for growth.” . ' A f991 grad of WHS. Minims 'fll' '' All-State baseball player as well an honorable mention All-State basketball standout. He was chosen as a high school All-American in baseball and was drafted by the Major League Baseball Seattle Payshence Erb (12) proved to be a spark plug for Middleville in its thrilling win against No. 2 East Grand Rapids. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Mariners. Williams went on to have a stellar baseball career at CMU where he played four seasons. Twice, Williams was selected as an All-Mid-American Conference catcher. Williams and his wife Marnie have been married for two and a half years. In July, the couple had their first child, Jayden. Hastings' Michelle Gnggs (32) takes atm between Middleville's Sarah Schut (5) and Payshence Erb (12) during last Friday's district championship. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Leading the Lady Trojan offensive charge were senior forward Jessica Crowley, freshman center Leslie Crowley, senior forward Sarah Schut and senior guard Payshence Erb Jessica Crowley scored 12 points including a 3-pomter in the third quarter. Leslie Crowley tallied 10 points and was 8-of-9 from the free throw line. Schut scored 9 markers including 7 in the third quarter and Erb had 7 points. Erb also did a nice job of running Middleville's attack. LATE RUN... Continued page 12 A turning point in the game was Jill Williams' 3-pointer delivered in the fourth quarter. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Nick Williams �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 25. 1SW - Pege 11 White remembers time as Wolverine, Trojan champ RESPECT.. The great Big 10 rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State was re-visited this past Saturday as the Wolverines beat those "dreaded" Buckeyes from Ohio State in Ann Arbor 24-17. Thirty years previous, the Maize and Blue pulled out one of the most memorable victories in the senes, 24-12, and went on to represent the Big 10 Conference in the Rose Bowl. Back then. Woody Hayes' Buckeyes or Wolverine teams coached by Bump Elliott or Bo Schembechler often went to the Rose Bowl as the league's champion In 1969, Rob White contributed to one of the most memorable seasons of all East held court (32-26) with 3:32 left in regulation, but Middleville tied the score at 32-32 with points from Leslie Crowley (three free throws at 2:58 and 2:I9) and a 3-pointcr from Jill Williams at 2:10. W’illiams finished with 5 points and contributed with some solid defensive work for the Lady Trojans. "Jill stepped up big and did a very nice job," Uyl said. time for Michigan fans. White, an All-Stater in two sports as a star athlete at Middleville, recently had a chance to reminisce about the glorious 1969 campaign enjoyed by the Maize and Blue Having to choose between Michigan State or Michigan was not an easy decision for White to make. Two of his Trojan teammates, Gary VanElst (a starting defensive tackle) and Dave VanElst (a starting offensive tackle), went on to have stellar careers with the Spartans. White picked Michigan and never wavered on his decision. "1 just felt that Michigan was a better place for me as a player," White said. "I liked the school a lot and I liked the campus." White, as a Wolverine gridder, played three years under Elliott and was a senior when Schembechler took over the program in 1969. He said the two had different styles of coaching, but both knew bow to get the most out of their "Bump was an excellent coach, but he didn't believe in the regimentation that Bo and my father believed in." White said. "Everything good you hear about Bump you would want your kids to emulate. He is a very honorable man, sincere, honest Schembechler. in White's opinion, also had his admirable traits. One was making sure the Wolverine players didn't just get to the football field, but also got to the classrooms "The first question Bo would ask you is how are your grades." While said "He felt that colleges were doing a disservice if the players didn't come out with a degree." Education was important to Bo as was running a mile in a specific time. White certainly remembars how adamant‘ Schembechler was with his stop watch. He said the two toughest coaches he played for were Bo and his father. Bob It was a long road for White to travel, coming from a Class C Middleville to Ann Arbor. When his brick was placed by the Michigan Stadium it read, Rob White, Middleville Michigan. Class of 1970 to honor his Trojan roots. Most other bricks from other Wolverine athletes did not include their home towns. "It was very important; I put Middleville on it," White said. "My coaches, my teammates and all of the community support made that opportunity possible Of course, nobody at Michigan knew where Middleville Beside Bump and Be White had only three other coaches and those mentors came from his high school days in Middleville. They were Ray Page, Jerry Page and his father and namesake of the high school's football stadium. Bob White. In 1964 and 1965, Middleville's football teams won mythical back-to-back State championships. In 1965, Dave VanElst and White were both seniors and Gary VanElst was a sophomore. Those three, along with a great contingent of Trojan athletes, proved unbeatable on the YMCA YMCA Adult Women's Volleyball Bobs Gun and Tackle . Dig It................................. ICS ................................... CAN ............................ Rob White stands over his former coach at U of M, Bo Schembechler during a 1999 Wolverine reunion outing. (Photo provided) Ray Page said While's hands and attitude made him. and tl e Trojans, lough to beat in football. "He played end as a freshman because he had great hands," Page said. "He was a good runner who had a lot of savvy. He utilized his blocking end was a good finesse runner." "There was like 15 (players) or so that went on to play in college," White said of the Trojan athletes on those championship teams. "We also went to the State semifinals in basketball under Ray Page." "My coaches, my team mates and all of the community support made that opportunity •11 // boards, claiming 800 rebounds. Ray Page remembers one basketball game versus Fennville in 1964 that was one of White's finest. Fennville's Richie Jordon scored a game-high 55 points (a typical game for Jordon), but While was 17-of-31 from the field and 13-of-18 from lhe free throw line for 47 points. The Trojans won 104-98, a triumph that also included 20 rebounds from White. "He was the only basketball player here to start four years,’’ Page said. He was a good shooter, but he also followed his shots well. He rebounded his own shots... and was a very hard-nose player.” Rob White is a firm believer in discipline helping athletes and others to reach their goals. "I think we are doing the kids a great disservice in the classroom and on the fields when we don’t have strict discipline," White said. "I do and my dad did and it was very successful. Practice is to gel ready for the game of that week, the focus should be totally on that." While is not a firm believer, however, in the new format for football playoffs that doubled the number of teams participating in 1998 and 1999. "It (the playoff system) was designed to award teams of excellence," White said. 42-6 . 27-21 26-22 . . . .1-47 Lefanty Insurance.................................... 40-2 Goodenough Goodies............................ 33-9 Hastings Buna! Vault.......................... 26-16 Ranger Die inc.........................................25-17 Ray James Electromechanical . .23-22 Cascade Home Improvements . . . .22-20 Quality Roofing..................................... 14-28 Backe Construction............................... 5-40 McDonalds.................................................4-38 An nifty inside move by Leslie Crowley gave Middleville a short-lived lead (34-32 at 1:35) and a rebound put­ back hoop by Leslie Crowley knotted lhe score again (36-36 with five seconds left) near the conclusion of regulation. Leslie Crowley and Payshence Erb gave lhe Lady Trojans the first four points of lhe first overtime. Crowley's scoop shot in the lane made the score 38-36 with 2:20 remaining and Erb's leaner at 2:05 increased lhe advantage to four. 40-36. But East, with hoops from Katbeth Gordon and Emily Brascth, sent the game into a second four-minute session. Burke led East, which came in ranked No. 2 in Class B, with 13 paints and Brascth was second on the Pioneer squad with 8 markers. Middleville hit !7-for-46 (37 percent) from the field and committed 15 turnovers. In comparison. East hit 17-for47 of its shots (36 percent) and had 18 turnovers. In big games, big players step up and that was certainly the case for Middleville on Monday. Schut scored 8 points and was a "team leader" on lhe floor before fouling out. Erb, another senior guard, tallied 10 points and ran the offensive show with true grit and a pleasant smile from time to time. "Without Sarah, we wouldn't have been in this game... she kept us in it totally," Uyl said of Schut’s contributions. Uyl’s assessment of Erb, "she's our leader; she's always positive and sacrifices everything for the team." Lady Trojan Sarah Schut (5) drives past Pioneer player Katbeth Gordon (14) in Monday's regional game at Wayland Union High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Middleville 50. East Grand Rapids 42 (2OT) Middleville 4 10 10 12 4 10-50 East 9 8 4 15 4 2=42 Middleville (25-1): Sarah Schut 3 2-2 8, Payshence Erb 4 2-4 10, Leslie Crowley 7 9-10 23, Jessica Crowley 1 0­ 0 2, Erin Robertson 1 0-0 2, Jill Williams 1 (1)2-2 5. Totab: PG 17 (1). FT 15-18=50. East Grand Rapids: Rachel Etter I 1-1 3, Emily Braseth 4 0-0 8, Claire Cunningham 3 0-0 6, Katbeth Gordon 4 (1) 0-1 9, Malissa Burke 4 5-5 13. Jill Davis 11-2 4. Totab: PG 17 (1), FT 7-11=42. "Now, we have made the season far too *' -Rob White ‘ White still bolds the Trojan record for most rushing yards with 3,778 and points in a career with 441. His efforts earned him a spot on the High Schoo! All­ American Football squad. On the football teams that White played on at Middleville, each player definitely knew their dut«es. "We all had our specific jobs," White said. "My job was to score points, that’s what I was there for. There was never any bickering." His father not only believed in certain roles for certain players, but also was not concerned about letting a sophomore play in front of a senior if he deserved to be a starter. "His second year on lhe job, he started nine sophomores and with that we went onto State the next two years," While said. A four year starter in basketball at Middleville, White still ranks first in points with 1,894, 23.7 points per game. He also was tough to defend on the long for our players. I feel that there are loo many teams in the playoffs now." At Michigan, the season usually ended at the end of December or early in January with a bowl game. The 1969 squad, according to White, was special because of their camaraderie and team ethic. "We have stuck together throughout the years," White said. "We always have great turnouts (at the special functions).” Coming off the field in 1969, White remembers how Woody Hayes gave his friend and adversary, Bo Schembechler, credit for his victorious accomplishment. 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So with lhe offense struggling, the plan in the final six minutes was to improve its defense The plan, which was spurred by Middleville's press, worked as Hastings tallied just two points in the final 5:30 and one basket in the final eight minutes "We decided to press at the end and I don't know what happened, but it worked." Uyl said. "The press was effective." Middleville led IC 5 after lhe first quarter, scoring the final seven points of the frame with a jumper from Erb at lhe top of the key al 2:50 (5-5), a jumper from Jessica Crowley at 1:50 (7-5) and a three-point play from Leslie Crowley al 1:02 (10-5). In the second quarter, Hastings used an 8-2 run in lhe opening five minutes to Senior Citizen, Bowling Wieland 35.5-8.5; Jesick 31-13; Kuempel 27.5-16.5; Nash 27-17; Snyder 23-21; Hall 22-22; No I Senior 22-22; Friend 22­ 22; Schlachter 22-22; Lethcoe 21-23; MAM', 21-23; Moucoulis 20.5-23.5; Woodmansee 20.5-24.5; Brewers 18.5­ 25.5; Gorbach's 16.5-27.5. Womens High Gaines - V. Brown 156; M Matson 157; G. Potter 192; S. Penning­ ton 169; G Otis 176; K Colvin 174; B. Johnson 168, E. Mesecar 157; 15 Keller 156; M. Wieland 168; F. Girrbach 174. Womens High Series - G Potter 454; F Girrbach 451. Men's High Gaines - W Woodmansee 182; D Stuart 155; D. Adgate 177; C. Jesick 187; B Terry 183; J. Beckwith 169; M Schondelmayer 163; R. Schlachter 159; K Schantz 179; W Birman 187; R. Nash 170; R. Mason 158; G Waggoner 178; D. Beduhn 157. Men's High Series - W Woodmansee 452; B. Adgate 478; C. Jesick 471; B. Terry 471; J Beckwith 452; W Birman 508; R. Nash 465; D. Beduhn 450. K. Covey 198; K. Farr 178; T. Loftus 199­ 507; A. Fisher 146; T. Pennington 183-506; A. Kerley 168; L. Apsey 223-546; L. Irwin 165. Saturday Majors Boys High Games and Series ■ C. Purdum 245-605; M Spidel 200-566; B. Kilby 205-544; J. Butler 161-473; P Henney 187­ 459; B Huss 180447; B Verus 173-426; b. Lehman 169421; L Laubaugh 164417; 1 Smith 141-417; I Weeks 151-513; D Eagle 161409; M. Bosworth 140-398 Boys Good Games ■ N Wnght 153; B Roach 149; J Shoebndge 141; T Eaton 140; B. Fems 139; A Windes 139; J. McK­ ee 125; T Mam 125. Girls High Games and Series - C. Shellenbarger 193451. T. Huss 204402; M. Verus 126-351; A Main 117-333; M But­ ler 123-316; J. Shoebndge 108-300 Girls Good Games - B VanBoven 109; R. Pohja 104 500. Wrr*nri?ny ''cUilcau«l PM l.i’r. Nashville **5" Plus 26-18; Seeberk Auto 25-19; Misfits 25-19; R.R St Mill 24 1/2­ 19 1/2; Hair Care 24 1/2-19 1/2; Nash Chi­ no 22 1/2-21 1/2. Lifestyles 19-21; Eye & Ent 18 1/2-25 1/2; Girrbach Y 17-27; Mace's Ph 14-26. High Games snd Series - M Matson 193478; B Moore 164434; D Seeber 166457; D Doster 173429; T. Poll 159­ 425; R Kuempel 158424; M. Garber 191; L. Yoder 174; I Yoder 159; B. Earl 156. Thursday Mixed King Pins 31-13; Oops 27-17; Just us 26­ 18; Question Marks 22-22; Red Eyes 22­ 22; Brown and Sons Excav. 21-23; Varneys 21-23; Hastings Bowl 19-25; Goon Squad 18-26; Middle Lakers 9-31. Women's Good Games and Series - S. Brown 177-524; J Robley 186436; D Tiffany 116-313; R Brown 108-289; O. Gtllons 176; H. Service 159; L. Jackson 155; V. Brown 151; C. Swinkunas 136; S. Teunessen 134; B Anderson 118; C. Lewis 107; J. Anderson 83. Men's Good Games and Series - C. VanHouen 233-575; C Mugndge 176­ 466. M. Zimmerman 169465; C. Leonard 190441; C. Haywood 169; S. Faunce 162; T. Peake 148; T. Osborne 121. Friday Night Mixed League Four Cylinders 36-16; Cook/Jackson 33­ 19; Ten Pins 33-15; Heads Out 30-22; 9 and a Wiggle 30-22; Brushworks 30-22; Bad Habit II 30-22; Beer Me 27 1/2-24 1/2; No Whiners 27-21; All But One 27-25; Late Corm 24-28; No Name Yeti 22-26; Mer­ cy 21-31. Ramblers 20-32; Rocky 4 19-33; Tcddv Bears 18 1/2-29 1/2; The Scouts 17­ 35; We Doni Care 15-37 Ladies Good Games and Series - A. Keillor 155; B Keeler 166449; N. Secord 175447; S. McKee 212; S Haight 178­ 519; T. Pennington 202-556; K Perry 184­ 535; L. Barnum 189-523; A Lethcoe 164; K. Service 169. Mens Goad Games and Series - J. Jacobs 189; M Keeler 233-572. C Purdum Jr. 223; M Kastnsky 203; H. Pennington 211-613; R Fay 226-591; S Sanborn 202; E Keeler 268-707; W Brodock 209; J Bar timus 204; K Meaney 200; B Ripley 227­ 660 Thursday Angels Miller Exc. 33-19. BAR Testing 31 1/2­ 20 1/2; Pet World 31-21. Dobbins Auto Ser 22; 30True Value 27-25; Fanners Ins. 26 1/2-25 1/2; Mills Landing 24 1/2-27 1/2; Hastings Bowl 24 1/2-27 1/2; Cedar Creek Groc 24-28; Napa Girls 23-29; Nashville Chiro 22-30, Shamrock Tavern 15-37. High Games and Series - S. Snider 160; D Snider 172; B Thurston 191-510; K Ward 144. V Brown 147426; S Haight 175; L. Barnum 223-535; A Arends 213; G. Potter 185; C Keller 153; N Kloosterman 166; C Nichols 174; C. Haywood 178; charge ahead, 13-12. A Griggs lay-up 7:21 cut the Lady Saxon deficit to three points. 10-7, an Angie Eggers basket off a sweet dish from Jennings made it a onepoint contest al 6:45, 10-9, and a driving score by Jennings that accounted for lhe 1,000th point of her career al 5:12 gave the blue and gold a one-point advantage. 13-12. At intermission the visitors were still up by a single score, 17-16. After a Jessica Crowley basket at 4:43 of lhe third quarter, lhe Lady Trojans appeared to be in full control. 26-19, thanks to a 10-2 run. But Hastings would not go way and a 3-pointer by Liz Nida at 3:36 (28-24) and a basket by Griggs al 3:0i put Allan's troops within two, 28­ 26, and a free throw by Kailcy Lyons at 6:47 of the fourth quarter made it a onepoint affair. 28-27. Recreation Bowling league *3 Freeport Elevator 32, Hastings Bowl 23, Team 83 23. Good Games and Series - D.J James 214-246-631; E. Jackson 231-547; D. Lam­ bert 564; G. Yoder 222-526; H Wattles 515; season confrontation Sept. 9 at home 63­ 45. Allan said his team really came alive in the district tournament. "For a team to have a tough win-loss record like we did and io beat Allegan and Delton, I'm very proud," Allan said. “We had a game plan (against Middleville) and the girls were really focused." • A Beast Of A Reunion: Last Friday's district championship was somewhat of a team gathering for a group of former West Central Beast players. The former Beasts on hand included Middleville's Jessica Crowley. Schut, Erb. Sara Williams and Jill Williams. Hastings' Virginia Jennings also played on that team along with Lakewood's Shannon Spencer, who was also on hand for Friday's championship battle. J Cook Jr. 505 Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 25-15; Hecker Agency 21-19, Carlton Center Bulldozing 19-21; Bennett .ndustnes 18.5-21.5; Rail­ road Street Mill 18 5-21.5; Kent Oil Co. 18­ Middleville 45, Hastings 31 22. Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 177490; G. Otis 179487; T Redman 149; S. Merrill 180489; J. Doster 153; K. Doster 151-367; E Vanasse 202-510: J. Pettengill 156410; L. Elliston 197-515; B. Scobey 159; J. Hamilton 178; B. Maker 170; M. Snyder 215-532; D Coenen 144­ 403; P Bnttcn 159423; H. Coenen 184­ Senior Citizens Wreland 36.5-11.5; Jesick 34-14; Nash 17; 31Kuempel 30.5-17.5; No One senior 25-23; Schlachter 24-24; Snyder 24-24; Woodmansee 23.5-25.5; Hall 23-25; MAMS 23-25; Friend 23-25; Lethcoe 22­ 26; Brewers 21.5-26.5; Moucoulis 20.5­ Down the stretch, though, Middleville dominated with its lenacious defense and its effectiveness at lhe free throw line. One of the big plays in the fourth frame was a trifecta by Jill Williams at 5:10 that put the Lady Trojans in front by four points, 33-29. From there, the black and orange held court. The triumph was Middleville's second of the season versus its Barry County foe, Hastings. The Lady Trojans won a regular Virginia Jennings (30) ended her Saxon basketball career with the same fire that Ians had witnessed throughout her entire four year prep career. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Middleville 10 6 12 17«45 Hastings 5 12 9 5-31 Middleville (22-1): Sarah Schut 3 3-4 9, Payshence Erb 3 1-3 7, Leslie Crowley 1 8-9 10. Jessica Crowley 3 (I) 5-7 12, Erin Robertson 0 2-2 2, Jill Williams 2 (1) 5. Totab: FG 12 (2), FT 19-25= 45. Hastings (5-18): Liz Nida 1 (1) 0-0 3. Cathy Anderson 0 1-3 1, Virginia Jennings 5(1)2-2 13, Michelle Griggs 5 1-2 11, Kailey Lyons 0 1-2 1, Angie Eggers 1 0-0 2. Totab: FG 12 (2). FT 5-9*31. 27.5; Girrbach s 20.5-27.5. Womens High Games - M Maison 157; H. Service 171; D. Greenfield 158; S. Mer­ rill 158; E Mesecar 176; A. Lethcoe 202; R. Murphy 182; B Johnson I9I;V. Brown 155; S. Pennington 166. Womens High Series - H. Service 458; S. Merrill 460; A Lethcoe 520; R. Murphy 489; B Johnson 495; G. Otis 501. Mens High Games - R. Naak 188; D Halt 163; N Hall 166; G. Waggorer 167; D. Murphy 165; B Terry 227; D Stuart 180; I Beckwith 168; J. Mercer 162; W. Wood­ mansee 165; G. Forbey 178. Mens High Series - R Nash 546; G. Waggoner 548; B. Terry 609; J. Beckwith 475; G. Forbey 469 Monday Mixers TM Lassies 32; B A R Testing 28; Hast­ ings Bowl 26; Dewey Y Auto Body 24; Bas­ ket Babes 22; Budweiser 22; Rowdie Girls 21; Whispering Walers 20; Kelley Y Keglers 18*; Gutter Gals*; GirrbachS 14; Landis Ladies 14** • Make Up Needed High Game, and Series Last Week - P Cooley 175490; S Smith 163; P. Bender 140; T. Dewitt 162; P. Snyder 167471; V. Carr 182; C. Warner 179; M. Snowden 166; 1 Carpenter 220; C Hayward 183483; D Mays 167; D Larsen 179; M Lemon 189; K Moore ISO; S. Cole 168: D Davis 188; B Davenport 201. Higii Games and Series This Week-M Mau-m 177; D. Dutcher 177474; S. Vandenbe.g 165; S. Nash 169465; R. Pitts 140; E. Hammontree 202-509; D, Bums 137; N. Thaler 161; A. Frazone 163; S. Hanford 155; S. Lancaster 178-519; L. Per­ ry 169; C. Beckwith 161. Sunday Night Mixed Red Dog 27; Thee Froggers 26; Sunday Snoozers 26; 4 Horsemen 24; Thunder Alley 24; AII4-Fun 24; Were OK 23; Fnends 23; Matrix 22; Lucky Strikes 21; Rock Bottom 20 1/2; Happy Hookers 20 1/2; B.S.ers 19 1/2, Double KY 18 1/2; Bud Light 18; Not Sure Yet IS. Womens High Gamri and Series - D Snyder 21-1584; S. VrnDenburg 200-576; K. Becker 180-519; D. Krillman 189481; 5 Snider 178465; F Key 166413; B. Kir­ by 192; M. Snyder 187; V. McLeod 175; L. Falconer 169; B Cantrell 168; S. Cross 159; C. Barnum 156; C. Buckley 153; D Reeves 121. Mens High Games and Series - J Bar­ num 257-660: B Hubbell 584; C. Penning­ ton 256-575; DJ James 572; J. Kohler 238­ 564; G Snyder 181-533; S. Krallman 201­ 516; J Steffler 169472; K Hammonlree 194; B Falconer 191; R Snyder 191; M. McLeod 191; J. James 187; A. Thompson 182; D Dutcher 174. Tuesday Mixed The Misfits 29-19; TVCCU 28.5-19.5; Advanced Commercial Printers 27-21; Al 6 Pete's 26.5-21.5; Consumers Concrete 25-23; Hastings Bowlers 21-27; Plumb's 19-29; Fnends 15-33 Men's High Games A Series - G Hausc 219-541; J Maurer 185; N McGhee 212­ 549; P Scobey 615; G. Heard 216; J. Barnmus 205. Women's High Games A Series - B. Norns 175490; J. Clements 197-544; J. Steeby 148-375 Hastings' Kailey Lyons (40) drives past Middleville's Leslie Crowley (31). (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxons stop Panthers in Barry County battle MIDDLEVILLE — From the start, Hastings held court versus Barry County foe Delton-Kellogg last Wednesday night in Class B district basketball action at Thomapple Kellogg High School. The Saxons streaked out to a 12-0 First quarter lead and never looked back en route to a 48-30 triumph. "They outscored us," Delton coach Jeff Sullivan said. “Both teams played hard." Earlier in the tournament, the blue and gold knocked off Allegan in its district opener, 54-47. Against Delton, senior Virginia Jennings ignited Hastings' offensive surge with 20 points, 12 coming in the first half. “Jennings hit the big buckets early to get them going," Sullivan said. After being blanked in the first quarter, the Panthers fired back for 11 points in the second quarter, but still trailed at intermission 28-11. Michelle Griggs also played a significant role, scoring 7 points in the first two quarters and finishing with 9. "She hit the shots and has been on a roll as of late." Hastings coach-Scott Allan said. “We needed a couple of our players to step it up and help Virginia." What ground Delton picked up in the second quarter disappeared by the end of the third quarter. Hastings outscored the maroon, white and silver 17-8 in the third stanza. Jennings tallied 8 of the 17 points in the third and nailed two trifectas. SAXONS... Continued on page 13 Tournament Champs... The Bennett Industries co-ed softball team took first place honors at a tournament recently in Perry. The Benefiel Tournament was for the American Cancer Society. Pictured here are the tournament champs, (front row) Tracy Keeler, Deanna Fisk, Tammy Redman, Doug Varney, Kathy Sherman, Peggy Johnson; (back row) Greg Heath. Terrill Caulkins, Dar Leaf, Mark Johnson, Dennis Redman and Greg Magtagno Missing from the photo is Kevin Aspinal. (Photo provided) Middle school eagers post victories over foes The Saxons seventh grade Gold basketball team defeated Valleywood Nov. 18 37-26. The win evened the teams record at 1-1. Andrew Vincent scored 14 points to lead the squad and Andy Kelly added 7 markers. Others scoring points were Jacob Elliot (4), Josh Maurer (4), Michael Newsted (2), Mark VanderVeen 2). Brandon Johnson (2). Tyler Fulmer (2). Chad Girrbach (1) and Scott Allerding (IL Maurer and Girrbach each made 4 steals. Kelly led with 8 rebounds and Andy Griggs had 5 offensive boards. Newsted dished out 4 assists. 7th Grade Blue... The Blue eagers beat Caledonia 28-12 Nov. 16 and lost to Crestwood Nov. 18 329. Tyler Jiles scored 10 points versus Caledonia. Other scorers were Jesse Cappon (4). Joel Maiville (4), Kevin Davis (2). Mike Garrett (2), Chris Katje (2), Andy Robins (2) and Paul Wanland decisions last week to Caledonia, 34-31, and Crestwood, 29-22. Ryan Ferguson and Kyle Arnie each tallied 8 points against Caledonia. Other scorers were Colt Stovall (5), Chad Ferguson (4), Nick Giclarowski (2), Scott Redman (2) and Jeff Huey (2). Ferguson scored 10 versus Crestwood. Other who tallied points were Gielarowski (3), Redman (2), Huey (2), Sam Acker (2), Tom Girrbach (2) and Arnie (1). Brad Kidder had 3 rebounds. 8th Grade Gold... With the score tied 14-14 at half and 21-21 after three quarters. Hastings outscored Valleywood 11-8 to win 32-29 Nov. 18 in middle school hoop action. Adam Whitney took charge in lhe fourth quarter by making seven free throws in a row. Drew Bowman and Whitney each scored 7 points. Other scorers were Adam Case (5), Josh Bemheiscl (4), Justin Pratt (3), Joey Aspinall (2), Tyler Tutthill (2) and (2). Cappon also pulled down 8 rebounds to Scott Larsen (2). Bowman also had 9 rebounds, 3 steals lead the victors. Joey Gibson, Jiles, Davis, Garret and Katje each scored 2 points in lhe loss to and 3 assists. Case "played big in the paint", pulling down 7 rebounds and blocking 2 shots. Whitney dished out 4 assists, Larsen had 2 steals and 2 assists and Bemheisel Crestwood. Jason Hudson collected 2 caroms. 8th Grade Blue... The ,8th grade eagers lost two lough had 2 steals and 2 blocked shots. Mitchell’s stat lead Chippewas Call her an all-around all-star. Jennifer Mitchell, a graduate of Lakewood High School, recently completed an all-around super volleyball season al Central Michigan University. The junior hitter led lhe Chippewas in many categories including kills (350, 3.30 per game), blocks (106, 1.0) and service aces (33,3.1). Mitchell also had a hitting percentage of .200 and 242 digs. Her 106 blocks were the most by a Chippewa since Wendy Feldman stopped 112 shots in 1996. Mitchell will enter her final season at CMU ranked ninth for career block solos with 60 and lied for I Oth in block assists with 227. With 787 career kills and 572 career digs, Mitchell could also move into the Top 10 in those categories. CMU ended the year 6-23 overall and 2­ 16 in the Mid-American Conference. Red team drops opener The sixth grade girls Red team in the YMCA of Barry County Spirit Basketball League opened with a loss to Gull Lake. Katie Kendall had 4 steals and 2 points. Kendall was also signaled out for her defensive work. Jamie VanBoven had 7 rebounds and 2 points, Malorie Spoelstra 4 points. Jerica Greenfield 3 steals and 4 points. Leah Harris 4 points and 2 steals, Jessica McLaughlin 3 rebounds and 2 assists, Jennifer Johnston 3 rebounds, Shannon Lux 3 rebounds and Chelsea Cotant 3 rebounds and 2 assists. The next game for the Red eagers is Saturday, Dec. 4. Game time against St. Joseph is 2 p.m. at Hastings High School. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 25. 1999 - Page 13 SAXONS...continued from page 12 Ln the fourth quarter, both teams were able to use its bench and nine Hastings players scored in lhe game as a result. One highlight on the defensive side of the floor for the Saxons was a block by Liz Nida that came with 5:05 remaining. Allan's hope was that getting more players into the game would help his Saxon squad to be more prepared for the district finale versus Middleville. The Lady Trojans, however, wor. that contest 45-31. Delton received strong outings from Dawn Vickery and Angie Clark. Clark was the team's lop scorer with 8 points, 7 of those markers coming in the fourth quarter, and Vickery tallied 6 points, 4 coming in the second quarter. Hastings 48, Delton 30 Hasting, 12 l« 17 3=48 Delton 0 11 8 11=30 Hastings: Liz Nida 0 0-2 0, Annie Mead 1 0-0 2, Cathy Anderson 1 1-6 3, Jenny Cook I 3-0 2. Katie Noteboom I 1- 3 3, Virginia Jennings 8 (2) 2-2 20. Michelle Griggs 4 (1) 0-0 9, Angie Eggers I 2-4 4, Kailey Lyons 2 0-0 4. Kate Martisius 0 1-21. Totab: FG 19 (3), FT 7-22=48 Delton: Angie Clark 2 4-6 8, Amanda Welker 2 0-0 4. Jackie Prough 1 2- 5 4, Megan Gillfillan I 2-2 4, Erin Thornton 2 0-0 4, Korine Norton 0 0-4 0, Christy Haas 0 0-10, Dawn Vickery 2 2­ 3 6. Totab: FG 10, FT 10-21=30 Dawn Vickery (50) goes to the hole looking to score a basket for the Lady Panthers. NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Devon's Megan Giltfillan (24) drives baseline past Hastings' Michelle Griggs (32) in dtaiiict basketball action last week at Thomapple Kellogg High School. What A Career! Hastings High School senior Virginia Jennings (30) walks off the Thomapple Kellogg High School basketball floor, with Saxon head coach Scott Allan, hearing the applause from both teams' fans. Jennings played on the varsity for four years and scored over 1,000 points. She has awarded for her play with All-State honors and will suit up lor the University of Buffalo basketball team next faB. (Photo by Perry Hardin) \ 1 Without Paying Greens Fees To find out bow, call: (800) LUNG-USA BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER YMOWbuthCouncil merger REPORT CRIME in the works by David T. Young Editor The Hastings Youth Council and YMCA plan to merge their two entities under one policy board, and the Hastings City Coun­ Curtis Comes Home! Chad Curtis, who grew up in Middleville and now is a World Series hero on the New York Yankees baseball team, was a special guest at the village meeting in Middleville on Tuesday night. Curtis was named an honorary citizen in the village and was handed a key to the city. He will also l*e a special guest at the Middleville Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 4. Curtis spoke to J-Ad Graphics about a number of topics including growing up in Middleville, how his life has changed since he became a World Series hero, the responsibility of being a role model in today's society, information about his professional baseball career that included a stint with the Detroit Tigers and what his plans are for life after baseball. Here, Curtis is honored by the village. In his arms is his three-month-old son C.J., Chad Curtis Junior. For more about Curtis see the article in the Nov. 30 Sun & News. cil is expected to give its blessing to the move early next month. Dave Storms, representing both, told the City Council Monday night that there would be some advantages in the move. "We could become more efficient, belter stewards of staff time and board time," he said. The Hastings Youth Council was incor­ porated in 1937 and the Youth Council Board was created in 1947. Both provide recreation and sports programs to youths. The YMCA also handles local recreational programs for adults. In order to approve the merger, the coun­ cil first must vote to disband the Youth Council and the». contract with the YMCA directly for recreation services. Storms presented the council with a pro­ posed five-year contract. The YMCA director said lhe merger would create one policy making board out of two. It would include between 12 and 16 members, each with four-year staggered terms. One representative from the city would be asked to sit on the new board. Storms promised that "residents should see no differences in services" as a result of the move. He said it should merely stream­ line the operations of two bodies that have been handling Hastings* recreational needs for many years. Mayor Frank Campbell sa*d he supports the move. "It won't take anything away from our summer program," he said. Councilman David Jasperse said he wants the summer playground program to continue to be offered free Approval by the council is expected as early as its first meeting next month (Dec. 12). by the YMCA and the Youth Council must wait until action is taken. Storms said both groups would like to know what will happen by the end of the year. 1-8OO-31O-9O31 TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board ot the Charter Township of Rutland adopted Ordinance No. 72 at its regular meeting held on November 10, 1999. Said Ordinance win become effective eight (8) days following publication of this Interested persons may examine Odtoance No. 72 and secure copies al said Ordnance at the Rutland Charter Township Han. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058 9725. (616) 948-2194. between the hours ot 9:00 am. and 12:00 noon on Mondays and Thursdays RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 72 AMENDMENT TO RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE jP^Pfptnance lo amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordnance by amendmg subseOton 16A) of Mx* XVI ot said Ordinance. by amending subsection 20.26 (D) of Article XX oi said Ordinance to provide tor a penalty; to provide tor the sev erabiiity of any part of said Ordinance, to establish an effective dale and to repeal aN other ordinances and parts of ordinances in confiet herewttfi THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I -REWARD! AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVI ■ SUBSECTION 16D3. OF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Driver FITOTCT A new Special Exception Use Permit is hereby added to Article XVI - Subsection 16 03 as Wtows: a job that pays off! H. OPEN AIR BUSINESS SECTION H start up to 42c Top Pay 45c Plus 6c for all miles over 15,000 in a month Owner Bptraiers Teams Solos 84* 83* Si 000 Sign On Bonus for Exp Company Drivers Experienced Drivers and Owner Operators 1-444-441-4394 Graduate Students 1-490-338-6424 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XX ■ SUBSECTION 2Q2fi (DI OF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Subsection 20 26 (D) ot Article XX ol the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is repealed and a new subsection 20.26 (0) is adopted to read as follows D. Advertising s^ns advertising goods, products, services or activities sold, produced, rendered or available from or upon the premises where the same are located may be installed or zonmg district classification provided they are located not less than 10 ler-l tram the side line ol lhe property nor less than one half the required building setback distance horn the abutting Street nght-ot way line and are not more than 20 teet above ground level: In no manner constitute a traltc hazard, are not less than it feet above any sidewalk or pnssway tor pedestn ans or vehicles beneath the Mme: ere nc- a nuisance or annoyance by reason ol lighting, electrical disturbance, or unreasonable size, and are not constructed or instaled until a permit has first been obtained therefor from the Building and Zoning Inspector of the Township. SECTION III - PENALTY HASTINGS 4 Any violation ol this Ordinance sha» be punishable by a hne not to exceed $500 00 plus costs and/or conhnement m the County Jail lor a term not to exceed ninety (90) days. In addi­ tion. the Township specifically reserves the right and shall have the authority to proceed m any court ot competent |unsdicton lor the purpose ot obtaining an mjunchon. restraining order or other appropriate remedy Io compel compliance with the Ordinance SECTION HI ■ SEVERABILITY This Ordinance and the various parts, sections, subsections, provisions, sentences and clauses are severable if any part of this Ordinance is found to be unconstitutional or invalid it is declared that the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby SECTION IV EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES Ttvs Ordinance shall lake effect on the 3rd day of December, 1999 All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith For the BEST in LOCAL PREP SPORTS, read The Hastings BANNER every week! are repealed robit: mckenna. clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 25. 1999 Pleasantview students display social studies projects Christopher Wymer looks over his model of the Alamo. Fifth grade students at Pleasantview Elementary School displayed their social studies projects during recent parent/teacher conferences. Students in Eleanor Vonk's classroom presented many historical projects relating to their studies. Aaron Barrus and Brooke Gilmore made Sioux villages and Nick Pettie displayed a model of an Inuit village complete with igloos aid fish hanging to dry. Lauren Hartman researched lhe Titanic and pre­ sented a large book with Titanic pictures and information. Jon Garrett authored a complete book of the presidents, while Amanda Mueller made a large replica of the Soo Locks. Mike McFarland made a cov- ercd wagon, and Nolan Crowe had a modrl of the Liberator airplane and showed pic­ tures of how that plane was used in Wo: Id WAr II. Alyssa Case made a river flatboat, and Corey Engle usee rocks to build an au­ thentic Alamo. Dtstin Meyers loves dirt bike racing and built a racing area to ex­ plain his hobby. Justine Robbins made a game of the regions of the United States. Amy Ingle shows off the covered wagon she made. Robert Stahlwood made a windmill out of pop ttekte sticks. MikeVbst Local Lion wins award Mike Yost. 730 5. Hanover, Hastings, has received the most prestigious award that the Lions Club can bestow on a member The award is called lhe Melvin Jones Award, presented for community involvement and service. Yost ts employed at Plumb's Market in Hastings. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Nov. 23,1999 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Thursday, November 18th Central Elementary students took part in the first annual “Central Stomp” PTO fund­ raising event last September collected $18,51325. The students raised money by getting pledges and donations from friends and family. They then walked laps. Prizes were awarded in four categories, with the following students receiving prizes: • Kindergarten - Cahn Lenz won a Vtech computer donated by Radio Shack. • First grader - Adam Miller won a boom box donated by King's Music Center and OPEN HOUSE: November Sth, 1 to 3 p.m. County of Barry is requesting bids lor snowplow­ ing lor the following County owned parking lots: 1) South Courthouse lot (located on West Court Street behind the Histone Courthouses), 2) Southeast cor­ ner lot (located at the comer ol Broadway and West Court Street). 3) Courts & Law Building lol (located at 220 W Court Street). 4) the ramp behind the Courts 4 Law Building. 5) the old City Hall Id (locat­ ed at the comer of State Street and Broadway). 6) the Wren lot (locaied at the northeast comer ol Church 4 Apple Street), and 7) Health Department lot (southwest comer ol Jefferson and Center Street) The contract period will be tor one year The dosing date tor bids is Thursday December 9. 1999 at 2:00 p m Additional specifications are contamed m the Invitation to Bid To obtain a copy, please can the Barry County Administrator s Office at (616) 948-4991 Property is located at 4685 S. Bedford Road, Hastings, MI The sale will be held at 1 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. MI Minimum bid is $71,751.00 S.E.V is $35,000 Property jells “AS IS" The house is a 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch on a full basement with 2-car attached garage. This foreclosure sale is subject to one month redemption rights. Terms—certified funds delivered to the sheriff at the sale For more details contact Rural Development at (888) 771-6993 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission. 1725 West M-43 Highway. P.O Box 158. Hastings. Ml 49058. until 10:00 A.M.. Friday. December 3. 1999 for the purchase of the foBowmg: (1)-6400 G V.W2 WD Regular Cab Pick Up (11-6400 G.V.W4 WD Regular Cab Pick Up (11-6400 G.V.W4 WD Club Cab Pck Up Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Read Commission Office at the above address All proposals must be plainly marked as to lheir contents The Board reserves the right to refect any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Norman Jack Lanz, Chairman Donald Willcutt, Membar 0. David Dykstra. Member third grader Krista Wright won a 35mm camera donated by Kmart. Each student participating in the “Stomp” received a sports bottle. The Stomp was done instead of tradition­ al “selling” type fund-raisers and was received well with parents, staff and com­ munity. Need Printing? Call Us at... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 25. 1RM - Page 15 HMS students join solo and ensemble festival Hastings Middle School Seventh-graders who earned either Division I or II ratings at the Solo and Ensemble band festival at Hudsonville Middle School Nov 20 were (from left, front row) Katrina Jacqbs, Amber Main, Kristen Williams, Courtney Wakely. Enn Bare, (middle row) Dan Hoffman, Rob Westfall. David Lewis, Tim Bolthouse. Dray Huis. Nicole C.hanski. (back row) Jackie Krouse, Jacqui Beduhn. Savannah Ramsey, Ben Wright. Brandon Johnson, Amanda Keeler, Betsey Acker, Heidi Wear. Courtney Barnard and Kathlyn Rounds. Pictured Wow... Hastings Middle School eighth-graders who earned either Division I or II ratings at the Solo and Ensemble band festival at Hudsonville Middle School Nov. 20 were (from left, front row) Sarah Clevenger, Erin Carpenter. Julie Cole, Michelle Haines. Erin Bernard, (middle row) Erin Hemmerting, Jami Hayes. Heidi Arnett, Hillary Hutchins. Vincent Stavoli, Matt Hoffman, (back row) seventh-grader Katie Ray, Christina Schorl, Mandi Bektel, Tttfiny Easey, Nicole Shaw and Jeremy Lockwood. Missing from the photo is Margo Cooklin. County to accept more liability in workforce development programs by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor An updated agreement between Barry. Branch and Calhoun counties for adminis­ tering workforce development programs has a new clause to hold each county responsi­ ble for repayment of any misused or disal­ lowed federal funds which cannot be re­ couped. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday approved assuming the li­ ability because of a requirement by the fed­ eral government. Branch and Calhoun will vote on the matter before Dec. 3. The revised agreement between the three counties was developed with the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners' legal counsel. Elaine Furu-Baker, Workforce Develop­ ment planning administrator for the Cal­ houn Intermediate School District, told the Barry Board that the pqv jfjmc in lhe agreement was necessary to comply with the federal Workforce Investment Act that replaces the Job Training Partnership Act on July 1, 2000. CHAPTER TWELVE By R.N. Lake Not Guilty, Just Dead AU characters in this book are fictional and any resem­ blance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental Synopsis A fter elaborate preparations by all concerned the three-county drug investigative unit, headed by Lieu­ tenant John Swanson is ready to make a major bust, and both Sheriff Cadwaller and Undersheriff Greg Kennard will be in­ volved. Simultaneously, and separately. Kennard had been informed by the FBI that the agent known as Raymond Cargtle, who died on Cold Creek Road, had been ready to spring his own trap and had a witness ready to testify against the person running drug traffic through Hanrahan s Tavern. Greg visits the burned shell of the tavern in search of evi­ dence. The drug raid takes place, as planned, at a dilapi­ dated farmhouse and while several arrests are made, no evi­ dence is found One man escapes andflees tn a car. Enraged. Swanson viciously attacks another of the suspected pushers and Kennard intervenes When he gets back to his office and hears about the attack on Linda Overstreet things start to fall into place From the moment he saw the *71 Chevrolet leap away from the yard and carom down the driveway. Sheriff Cadwaller had ceased to be a member of the Metro Squad He also com­ pletely abandoned the character he tiad so carefully con­ structed during his time in office. For fifteen years as the elected law- enforcement official of Bartley County. Tom I adwaller had averaged just one arrest a year He preferred to have his deputies book ail law break­ ers- Once, w-hilc having dinner at his cousin Phil’s farm, he’d been chivvied into picking up a careless poacher Another time he’d seen a man try to leave the scene of an accident and had pulled him over. Then there was the lime he’d been forced to ptek up a deserter because the boy's mother called him and insisted that he come over and talk lo Willard who was hiding in lhe attic Violence wasn’t Cadwaller \ way. Per­ suasion. reason, people’s innate des .re for order, that’s what he depended on Of course the forty-five alongside, lhe phys­ ical bulk, that all helped The threat of brute strength, legally applied, was enough in most cases Up to now. Cadwaller had never really needed to actually use force, nor had he much wanted to. This was different. He thought of the high school sophomore now closed out as an OD dead of an overdose. That little girl was his grandniece Most people didn’t know it but the dead girl’s mother was the youngest daughter of the sheriff’s oldest sister. The gnef-racked. bereaved woman he’d tried lo comfort at the cemetery was his own flesh and blood. “Rotten, dirty people.” he growled m all all-inclusive epi­ thet for all drug merchants everywhere Now was his chance to get his hands on at least one, haul him in, see that the law worked. He hoped the fugitive would go for the side roads. When it came to handling a car on slick stuff there wasn’t anybody that could match his own skill. Instead, the car he was after swerved on to the paved slate road that led to the westbound interstate Apparently the fugi­ tive was going to try to outrun the law to the state line. Cadwaller kept his foot down, heavy, steered with one hand as he clicked on the microphone “Sheriff calling.” he said. “Get a road Hock up on 94 west of State 13. Intercept a green *71 Chevy I’m in pursuit right now." “Right, sheriff.” the man on dispatch said. “You be careful, now" Both pleased and irritated by the concern in the tone and the words. Cadwaller released the mike button, concentrated on driving. The gap started to close. No ordinary car could outrun the police package he had under him. He switched on the gumballs. opened up the siren The speedometer quivered just beyond 100 and the yards between the two cars rolled up like ribbon on a spindle Overtake, pass and block is the way the manual reads, and Cadwaller did it by the book He cut in front of the escape car. jammed his brakes, then let up just enough to avoid the crunch He repeated the maneuver, forcing the Chevy to slow down. He was conscious of other cars desperately getting out of the way as he zigzagged, holding his opponent behind him He whipped the police car broadside, biodung both lanes. shoved his door open, jumped out. dragging the not gun from the sheath affixed to the door His quarry was off the road, half in lhe ditch. A man stumHcd out. hands raised. “Don’t shoot, for Christ’s sake, don’t shoot,” he screamed. If Cadwaller had remembered to kick off the safety, those would have been lhe other driver's last words. But, when his finger tightened and nothing happened murder drained out of Tom Cadwaller’s heart and he decided to arrest, rather than kill, the skinny, shaking youngster in front of him. He heard a siren approaching from the West. Somebody from the road­ block he’d ordered was coming to help. “Turn around .. put your hands on the car top and freeze.” he barked Just like cops, he thought I sound just like those guys on cops. While the jusi-amvcd state trooper handcuffed the pris­ oner. Cadwaller searched the car he'd brought to bay. In the trunk, in a compartment under the spare tire he found the money It looked to be somewhere around $20,000 based on a quick count If they found some of the marked bills in the heap of currency a case could be made. The sheriff dug into his jacket pocket, pulled out his Miranda card. He read off the message, aloud “This is to advise you of your rights You don’t have to answer any questions until a lawyer is present.” He interrupted himself as he thought, again, of his grand­ niece “But 1’11 tell you something you filthy, little bastard, we’re going to throw the book at you. the whole goddam book “ He continued reading “Anything you say can be held in evidence ” He intoned the rest of the ritual tha: is now a pan of every lawman’s litany, so directed by the Supreme Court of the United States, part of the protection guaranteed under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution. Appar­ ently. the prisoner comprehended little or nothing of the mes­ sage He hadn’t recovered yet from the sight of a shotgun muzzle two feet from his belt and the enraged man who had almost pulled the trigger* “Do you want me to take him ’” the trooper asked. "No. sir.” the sheriff said “This bird belongs in my cage. He goes back to Roundtree." Since Barry became part of the Work­ force Development programs in 1995, lhe county has received $2.68 million for a va­ riety of job training, education and work programs, ranging from jobs for teens to senior citizens. The largest share of the funding - $1.16 million - h > been desig­ nated for the Work First & Welfare-toWork, which has served 1,779 area resi­ dents. Of those people, 903 now have sub­ sidized employment as a result, Furu-Baker said. More than 2,274 people have been served through all the Workforce programs and a total of 1,064 have found job place­ ment. Some of the programs are designed to keep youngsters in school, she noted, and include serving low income and dislocated workers. The Calhoun Intermediate School Dis­ trict is the grant recipient of lhe Workforce "Will take all safeguards agatWHRSnowed costs and wBWpt to re­ coup all disallowed costs with the appropriate sources, Furu-Baker said. "Even though this new legislation says counties are ultimately liable, we are still going to continue to indemnify and hold harmless lhe counties to the greatest degree possible. We have three ways that we do that...We do require all of our contractors to sign a document stating that they have the financial capability to repay disallowed costs and to specify in (hat document what their resources arc for doing that. We also ask them to execute a hold harmless clause in their contract, and that does indemnify the boards, CISD and the Workforce Development Bomu. Wc also hold back 10 percent of the funds that contractors ask re­ imbursement for," she said. "Wc will require each of our contractors to report costs (each month) that they aren’t requesting from us,” such as utilities. In the event that any disallowed funds can't be recouped, the amount owed would be split between the counties, based on population, Furu-Baker said. For Barry, that would be 19.6 percent of any disal­ lowed cost that couldn’t be recouped. See LIABILITY, continued page 17 LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan In tha Family Division of the 5th Judical Circuit (County of Barry) File Mo. Hon. James H. Fisher Affidavit for Publication Jessica Leigh Musser, Plaintiff. v Howard Perry Laney Defendant AFFIDAVIT FOR PUBLICATION JESSICA LEIGH MUSSER BEING DULY SWORN. DESPOSES AND SAYS AS FOL­ LOWS: That she married the Defendant. Howard Perry Laney on 3-13-98 1. I make this Affidavit in support of a Motion for Publication pursuant to MCR 2.105(i) and MCR 2.106(d). 2a That I am seeking a divorce from the de­ fendant 2b. I have attempted Service of Process at the Defendant s last known address 843 Third St.. SW #1. Grand Rapids 49503 and I have not been able to serve the Defendant. I know of no other way of giving actual notice of these divorce proceedings, other than by newspaper publication I seek a divorce soieiy to be able to preserve and protect my legal rights Jessica L. Musser Subscribed and swum to before me. this 8 day of November, 1999 Jane L Martineu Ingham County. Michigan My Commission Expires: 10-23-2003 (12/2) �Pag* 14 - Tha Haanga Bannat - Thursday. Noyambar 25. 1M9 COURT NEWS: ____________________________________ _____ __ _________________________________________________ fer. According to Crowley, however, no offer amination last month that "all I could think about was the knife" and "If it didn't kill me, it could do some major damage. I didn't want to die." Mutchie then allegedly ordered the victim to tell the patron (hey would be back later and told her to get into his car which he drove in silence to Saranac where the vic­ tim was able to escape at an intersection. M"tchie was arrested after Ionia authori­ ties received a tip that he was seen in the Ionia area the next day as he drove a family member to a doctor's appointment. Michigan State Police Detective Lou Quinn had testified that he located the store's key exactly where Mutchie said he tossed it but was unable to locate the knife. "The evidence was overwhelming in lhe case," said Quinn Tuesday, "h's nice to have closure on it for the victim. We've done our job and the courts have done theirs." was made. "He pied guilty without a plea agree­ ment." said Crowley. Mutchie is accused of entering the Barber Road convenience store on the morning of June 3, flashing a knife and ordering the 44-year-old clerk to the rear of the store where he allegedly raped her until a patron arrived and pounded on the locked front Mutchie has not been ruled out, how­ ever, as a suspect in an Ionia rape and ab­ duction case in which a woman was kid­ napped from the Meijer store, raped at the Ionia State Recreation and left to die with a slit throat. The woman survived the attack, which has never been solved. Mutchie, who is originally from Ten­ door. The victim testified at a preliminary ex­ nessee, moved to Sara >ac some time ago before moving to Parry County with his In a surprise move, a man accused of rap­ ing and abducting a clerk from the Middle Lake Grocery store June 3 entered a plea of guilty to all charges in Barry County's Cir­ cuit Court Friday. Michael Ray Mutchie. 22, of Hastings remains in the Barry County Jail awaiting a Dec. 9 sentencing date. He could be sent lo prison for the rest of his life on each of lhe three counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct using a weapon and one count of kidnapping. "Wc certainly had more than ample evi­ dence and maybe he realized that and decided to plead guilty." said Barry County Prose­ cutor Dale Crowley. Mutchie had appeared in Circuit Court on Thursday for a pre-trial hearing when de­ fense attorney Frank Hillary requested a onc-day adjournment to consider a plea of­ — . • Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cail The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ATTRACTIVE Rlverskte duptex, l-Mroom, $385. 61694B4M7. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly pro­ cessing mail. Easy! No experi­ ence needed Call 1-800-426- 3689 Ext$1400 24hn 0502 FAIRVIEW PINES CHRIST­ MAS TREE FARM: OPEN­ ING FRIDAY, NOV. MTH. CHOOSE AND CUT. M-37 BETWEEN HASTINGS AND MIDDLEVILLE ACROSS FROM BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. FRASER FIR, DOUGLAS FIR, SCOTCH PINE, BLUE SPRUCE LT TO 14FT, AND WREATHS. ALSO, TREE WRAPPING. 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Free equipment upgrades, all older satellite equipment (mini dish) will upgrade receiver and blue access card for a new topknotch RCA fourth generation 32 bit processor wnh new r.mote and Y2K compliant access card free; equipment can be non-working and must have valid access card. call Stealth. 616-948-0^53 DSS SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNERS, NOTICE. We pay cash for used satellite dish equip­ ment. Can't pay the bill? Sell your equipment to Stealth. 100 minimum cash for an> equip­ ment with a blue access H card, need not be working, must have valid access card. Call Stealth. 616-948-0253 In other recent court business: • Jack Dominic Petrucci. 38, of Hastings was found not guilty by a jury Tuesday on two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct with a girl under the age of 13. He was convicted, however, on one count of second degree criminal sexual con­ duct. a charge which carries a maximum possible penalty of 15 years in prison. Petrucci was accused of having oral sex with and improperly touching a 9-year-old former Hastings girl between February and November of 1998 in Hastings. The jury also acquitted Petrucci of a sep­ arate misdemeanor charge of distributing obscene material to a minor for allegedly showed the girl pornographic movies. Petrucci has been held in the Barry County Jail on $10,000 bond since his ar­ rest June 16. He is scheduled to be sentenced on the conviction Dec. 9 at 8:15 a.m. • Brian Anthony. 17, of Delton was sen­ tenced to spend six months in the Barry County Jail and to serve three years proba­ tion on his conviction of larceny in a building. The original, more serious charge of breaking and entering a building with in­ tent to commit a larceny was dism issed in exchange for his guilty plea. Anthony is accused of breaking into a home in the 3000 block of West Shore 1996 SKI-DOO FORMULA STX 583 studded ski-skins, hi windshield, with matching Ski­ Doo suit and HJC helmet. $2X50. 616-948-0502, after 5:00pm. 1 WANT TO BUY luiedpuno * wisher A dryer 1-517-337­ 3054-________________________ revealed that she was stealing cash from desk drawers while working as a security guard at Hastings Manufacturing Com­ LAND: 75 plus or minus acres. NO REALTORS PLEASE Call 616.945-9340 after 6 00pm pany. "Ms. Weinert has beer a thief for a number of years and likely will continue in that behavior," said Barry County Prosecu­ tor Dale Crowley. / mill ( <>mmii mi\ HOME OWNERS! \ mii i Credit problems? We can help! Debt consolidation, income property, home improvement, quick clos­ ings. Call 7 days/24hrs Allied Mortgage Capital Corp 1-800- Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant Call 945-9888 WORK FROM HOME. Grow­ ing company needs help. 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Good. bad. or no credit Call 1-877-665­ 7324. HOUSEKEEPER/ HANDY­ MAN: Single or couple. Livein. Gun Lake area. 616-792­ 2350. Police have ao suspects and the incid �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 25. 1999 - Page 17 Man drowns trying to save dog in lake by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 25-year-old Kalamazoo man who went for a ride with his dog in a newly purchased canoe on Pleasant Lake Saturday died ap­ parently trying to rescue lhe dog from lhe 55-degree water, said Marine Sgt. Bill Johnson of the Barry County Sheriffs De­ Aeromed's medivac helicopter (background) prepares to transport 17-year-old Tina Marie Milter of Vermontville tc Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids after she crashed into a tree on Monday. Vermontville girl suffers critical injuries in crash by Shelly Suiter Staff Writer A 17-year-old Vermontville girl is in critical condition and police still aren't sure what caused her 1985 Mustang convertible to leave the westbound lane of East State Road Monday and hit a tree. Tina Marie Miller apparently was on her way to work at Classic Realty in Hastings where she holds a co-op job through the Maple Valley Schools, said Trooper Bill Arndt of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Arndt said Miller left school at 12:30 p.m., went home for lunch, then went to Nashville *.o purchase computer disks lor her father, returned home to drop them off, kissed her fiance goodbye and headed for Hastings. "She was recently engaged for a wedding next summer." said Arndt. Barry County Central Dispatch was called at 1:50 p.m. by a citizen who wit­ nessed inly the impact of the crash >n East Slate Rjad just east of Powell Road. A woman who lives near the scene also caded 911 after hearing the crash, she said. The woman said she rushed to the car and found Miller unconscious and suffering from numerous cuts to her face. During extrication from the wreckage by the Hastings Fire Department, however, Miller regained consciousness. She suffered multiple broken bones in her legs and face and was airlifted from the scene of the accident to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, where she was listed in critical condition Tuesday. "We don’t know why she went off the road," said Arndt. "We're still investigat­ ing. At first we thought maybe a deer had caused it because there was a dead deer lay­ ing right next to the car." Arndt ruled out the deer as a cause, how­ ever. after a Department of Natural Re­ sources officer determined the animal had been dead for more than 24 hours. Miller was wearing a scat belt when lhe accident occurred and alcohol was not in­ volved. said Arndt. Alcohol was not a factor and Rutkoskie had no life vests or floatation devices on board, said Johnson. Party store plagued with embezzlements by Shelly Sulser Sutf Writer A Nashville party store has again fallen victim to apparent embezzlement, bringing the number of suspected instances to at least five over the last six months, accord­ ing to Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes Barnes and officer Chris Hanson, who handled all of the investigations, said the latest cases involve employees, including an 18-year-old male clerk, a 27-ycar-old female cashiet and a 32-year-old female cashier. All three have confessed and police are awaiting arrest warrants from lhe Barry County Prosecutor's office, said Barnes Tuesday. Police said uhe 32-year-old Vermontville woman allegedly embezzled approximately $2,500 in instant lottery tickets and gro­ ceries while working at the store, while lhe 27-year-old Nishville woman confessed to taking approximately $5,000 in instant lot­ tery tickets. The 18-year-old male allegedly confessed lo taking several cases of beer and know­ ingly selling alcoholic beverages and liquor to 12 known minors more than 30 times "That investigation started out as possi- Hearing postponed for Lake 0 manager The pre-trial hearing of Lake Odessa Vil­ lage Manager John French and Director of Public Works Ray Hummel has been post­ poned Ionia 64A District Court Judge Raymond Voet disqualified himself from the case because he was prosecuting attorney when the case was firs’, being investigated and thus had prior knowledge. The state court administrator's office will assign a new judge to the case and it may take a month or more before the case comes to court French and Hummel were arrested last month on charges of misusing public funds in a government surplus program The two purchased a diesel engine and hand tools for a private businessman The village was reimbursed for the pur­ chase and the engine since has been re­ turned to village property ble embezzlement of lottery tickets," ex­ plained Barnes. According to Hanson, his investigation turned up a video tape that revealed the suspect making the 30 sales to the minors between Sept. 23 until Nov. 17. In the case of the Nashville woman, po­ lice said the woman allegedly scratched off the lottery tickets between Nov. 1998 and February 1999 "Out of 918 winning tickets cashed by employees from Jan. I and Feb. 5, 810 were (allegedly) cashed by lhe suspect," said Barnes. "The suspect confessed to tak­ ing 25 to 30 tickets per shift." The woman told police she needed the money because she is severely in debt to the State of Michigan and the Internal Rev­ enue Service, said Barnes. The Vermontville woman worked at the store from Oct. 22 until Nov. 4 and al­ legedly began stealing on her first day of work, according to Barnes. "Records indicated there an unusually high number of tickets cashed during lhe shifts worked by the suspect," said Barnes. "Officer Hanson gained a full confession, which included taking and scratching off lottery tickets and taking groceries and cigarettes while working." A Battle Creek woman originally charged with embezzling up to $20,000 from the store between January and May could have been sentenced to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine But Shawn McPherson. 28, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of "breaking and entering without breaking with intent," ac­ cording to a court sentencing document. She was sentenced in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court in Sept, to six months in jail with credit for 10 days served, was ordered to pay $500 court costs and to spend the next five years on probation. Her restitu­ tion will be determined al a later date. McPherson, a former employee of the store, was arrested by the Nashville Police Department in August and accused of steal­ ing money, alcohol, cigarettes, food and lottery tickets over a period of several months, said Police Chief Garry Barnes. “She would come back after closing with her key and go in and take these things," said Barnes. McPherson stole to get money to sup­ port her drug habit, according to prosecu­ tors. In October, Kelly Michael Swafford. 28, of Battle Creek, who lock part in a scheme to embezzle from the South End Party Store was sentv need in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court to spend two to five years in prison. Swafford pleaded guilty to embezzling $ 1,000 to $20,000 from the store between January and May of this year along with MacPherson, his girlfriend. He was also ordered to pay $7,500 restitution. Uf Happy 10tn^3 Birthday £ Andrew Jay | Matthews • WANTED • SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIANS Delton Kellogg School District is seeking custodians for the 1999-2000 school year. Experience not neces­ sary—we will train. S6.50 per hour. Please make application at the Superintendent’s Office at 327 North Grove Street. Delton, MI. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. partment. "That's what wc think happened." said Johnson. "He takes the dog out in the boat, the dog goes overboard, what are you going to do? You are going to try to save the dog." Johnson said Brock Rutkoskie, who had purchased the canoe a day earlier, was a skilled swimmer but apparently panicked in the seven feet of water about 30 yards off shore. Rutkoskie's young dog was known to be rambunctious and would even jump into the bathtub at home, Rutkoskie's father told Johnson. "All 1 can figure is he (Rutkoskie) got a mouth full of water and panicked,” said Johnson. "He was close enough to swim to shore." Barry County Central Dispatched re­ ceived a call from a West Shore Drive citi­ zen who reported hearing a man yelling for help and seeing an overturned boat at 3:34 p.m. "Some citizens got in a boat and went toward him but he went under," said John­ son. Johnson's dive team was notified at 3:35 p.m. and was ready to go aid en route to the scene at 4:13 p.m., arriving at 4:25 p.m. Rutkoskie's body was pulled from the water at 5 p.m. in the exact location where witnesses said he went under, said Johnson. "There was only a foot of weeds and six feet of water so. no. he didn't get tangled up in the weeds," said Johnson, who noted it is unusual for someone to drown this time of year. "The water was 55 degrees so it was cold but not that cold." The dog. which swam lo shore and sur­ vived. was later found by another West Shore Drive resident at about 5:20 p.m. wearing a tag bearing Rutkoskie's name and address LIABILITY, continued from Since 1995 there has been less than $2,000 in disallowed costs resulting from the discovery of two ineligible program participants and the amount was covered through lhe "10 percent holdback," she said. In other business, this week, the board: • Approved the low bid of $4,118.15 for materials to build a six-vehicle carport at the Sheriffs Department. Jail inmates will help build the structure. The board also approved $300 for the cost to drill holes for the project. • Agreed to spend $615.20 per year for maintenance of the boiler in the former City Hall building, which the county now owns. The firm of Howerda-Huizinga Co., which the county uses for other buildings, will perform the maintenance. Vice Chair­ woman Sandy James said the county is meeting regularly with an architectural firm to discuss floor plan ideas for future use of the former City Hall building. • Defined the hours per month for Thomapple Manor employees who arc part of the Michigan Municipal Employee's Retirement System (MERS). "Their prior plan was based on hours (worked) per day," said Commissioner Rod Goebel, Personnel Committee chairman. An administrative decision was made (at Thomapple Manor) to shorten the work day. It makes it more cost effective and efficient, however it disqualifies the employees from their retirement eligibility based on the old method (of calculation). This (new definition) requalifies them and makes them eligible..." "This is not intended to increase any benefits,” County Administrator Michael Brown said. Under MERS guidelines, em­ ployees had to work 10 eight-hour days per month to be eligible for retirement...Due to cost cutting measures (at Thomapple Manor), they have reduced their workday sity about economic development ideas for the county. • Learned that 168 road signs in the county will have to be replaced through the county's continuing program to standardize street and road names and addresses to en­ hance emergency services. ...in need of Quality printing? Let us—QUOTE YOUR WORK! j-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings Call 616-945-9554 r—— --------- - ----------- - It keeps more than memories alive. page 15 from eight to seven and seven and a half hour days." Without the change from the County Board, an employee "could work every day of the month and not meet lhe requirements for 10 eight-hour days. Therefore, they are ineligible for retirement benefits (regardless of total hours per month)...," he said. Thomapple Manor requested MERS to allow 75 hours per month to allow employees to be eligible, he said. • Re-appointed David Arnold of Hastings to a three-year term on the Substance Abuse Board, ending in Dec. 2002. • Heard Commissioner Robert Wenger, chairman of the board's County Develop­ ment Committee, report that the new Eco­ nomic Alliance Board will be meeting with a representative of Michigan State Univer­ X •,‘=~ You’re Invited to the Annual Thomapple Manor BAZAAR and BAKE SALE 2700 Nashville Road American Heart Association-^^ December 3,1999 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION MEMORIALS a TRIBUTES Dolls • Teddies • Ornaments Cookies • Wood Items Baked Goods 1-800- AH A-USA1 Too Much Stuffing? If you’re feeling bad and can't wait until tomorrow we’ll be open Thanksgiving day 5-9 pm. So, don't put off until tomorrow what needs to be done today. Treating minor illness and injury. Open 7 Days a Week, Call For Hours (616) 946-3360 The Pennock Hospital Walk-in Clinic Located near Patient Registration at Pennock Hospital 1009 W. Green St., Hastings . Pennock Healthcare Services �Page 18 The Hastings Bannei Thursday November 25. 1999 Van pool data base to help commuters detour S-curve GRATA has concluded there are a subslan tial number who work downtown For those who regularly work down­ town, Express Bus and -ubscription service from any Park and Ride" lots may be available This service is paid lor in two ways. One is paid by the employer who gams significant benefits or deductions The other is paid for by the employee with pre-tax dollars The first $65 per month paid by the employee in this way will be by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Grand Rapids Area Transit Authority (GRATA) is coming up with some creative solutions for people who regularly come to Grand Rapids and who will be deterred when 131 is closed down to complete the work on the 'S' curve These services will include Caledonia residents who work in Grand Rapids, and according to a survey of license plates. completely exempt from federal income and payroll taxes and generally stale and local taxes as well, resulting up to $15 per month in lax savings Subscription service may also be avail able in other areas of town as well, and it would be worthwhile to ask. South Express buses from Park and Ride lots on 54th Slrcct/U.S.-l3l and at 2Kth Street (Studio 28) will run every few min­ utes during peak hours. They will get pas- Winterfest 2000 plans being made val. Contestants are vying to sec who can sell the most raffle tickets. He (or she) who sells the most will be entitled to the hon­ orific title until the next contest Alex Liccaga still holds that title and is already planning on overtaking any challengers Tin. "mayoral" candidates will be featured guests at a dinner at O'Neill's Restaurant in January . The winner of the contest will be announced at a dance on Friday evening, Jan 28. The "Hairy Chest" contest returns. Any­ one who is willing to bare his chest is in­ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of lhe Gun Lake Wintcrfcst Committee arc working hard to plan an event on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000. tha! can’t be beat. Ever popular favorites like lhe Polar Bear Dip, swimsuit fashion show and broomball competition will be joined by an arm wrestling contest, children’s games and raf­ fle. This year's raffle has a special thrust — choosing the honorary mayor of the festi­ vited to compete against other hirsute con­ tenders Local athletic teams arc invited to work out their rivalries al the tug of war con­ tests. Anyone who would like more informa­ tion on Wintcrfcst events may call Barb Holoweiko at (616) 792-2219 The next Wintcrfcst meeting will be al 7 p.m Wednesday. Dec. I. at Sunny Jim's Pizza. sengers downtown faster, traveling in lhe high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) lane on Century Avenue designed for multi-passen­ ger and emergency vehicles. The MichiVan ride sharing or van pool­ ing program for people commuting to work also will be implemented. People regularly traveling into Grand Rapids to work may enroll to cither provide or re­ ceive rides. Participants will be matched with co-workers or anyone in the database, according to preference. The MichiVan Program is administered by VSP1 Inc., a nation wide professional ride sharing management firm, and spon­ sored by the Michigan Department of Transportation The program may be han­ dled through lhe employer, or by a group of commuters. A ride share application is the way to get started. MaryAnn Ferris said GRATA is having a huge response for ride share since it was clear the S curve on U.S.-131 was going to be closed. The service organizes commuters into groups and then provides them with a lux­ ury passenger van. with full administra­ tion. insurance and maintenance coverage. Members of the van pool reduce their commuting costs and can create commut­ ing routs that meet the personal needs of the members The driver is able to ride free to and from work, as well as use the van after work hours and on weekends, for seeing to the maintenance needs of the vehicle. Drivers records arc checked to insure they are li­ censed and a safe driver Costs arc divided among the other pas­ sengers. The vehicle is operated on a 30­ day lease, so that if loo many people drop out the terms can be re-negotiated. The program is not limited to the Grand Rapids area. Commuters may be coming from great distances away. People who come from a long distance to their place of employment can benefit greatly from this program. It is also not necessary for the work des­ tination to be Grand Rapids for people to vanpool, since this program is created for Michigan residents. There must be enough commuters traveling from a central loca­ tion to the same destination, usually, and the time of travel must match for six through fifteen riders. Call MaryAnn Ferris, Business Services Coordinator, at I -616-774-1188 GM Discount Available to the General Public on these 3 Great Vehicles! 1999 GMC SAFARI SLT 1999 GMC JIMMY SLT FRONT & REAR AIR. 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EXCELLENT CONDITION 1995 CHEVY LUMINA A.P.V. 1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT 7 PASSENGER, LOADED LEATHER, HEATED SEATS LOADED! 15,966 1998 OLDS INTRIGUE 3800 V-8 BALANCE OF WARRANTY 1997 GMC SUBURBAN 4X4 1999 OLDS ALERO 1996 BUICK PARK AVE. ULTRA CD. DUAL AIR & HEAT. PRICED TO DISPOSE 4 DOOR, AUTOMATIC. AIR. CASSETTE 5.000 MILES MOON ROOF, LEATHER, CD 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON HIGHLINE EXPRESSO 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT 4 DOOR, AUTOMATIC. AIR ONE UWHCK OWNER UNt EXTENDED, 4 DOOR, LOADED SAVE THOUSANDSI ■■■> " *7/868 ONE OWNER � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-12-02.pdf 7c05e8483bb4bfd26515fec8665869d4 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER PRICE 50' THURSDAY. DECEMBER 2, 1B99 VOLUME 146. NO. 48 News Christmas festival Briefs: is this weekend Three blood drives planned Tire Red Crou Blood drivel wffl be held from I to 7 p m ca time •operate day» in December m Barry COttMy. The firm blood drive m this erne t& month will be in Nashvilk Friday, Dec. 3, *1 the Independent Baptist Church at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville Tuesday, Dec. 14. and in Hastings Wednesday, Dec. IS, at the First United Methodist Church. The special blood drive held in Iteaor of lean and the late Ed Preeland Monday. Nov. 29, at fee Pint United ModtodratChtircb collected 80 pirns. Ed Freeland died after the fire. Meanwhile, lean Freeland's condition has been upgraded from critical to serious at Bronson Hospital tn Katemuoo. Anyone who is at least 17 yean cf afa, weighs al least 110 pounds, is in wpaonahly good heakh arc who hurt given MmN 56 dag a «thad— .vf the drive isengible to eoambute. Legislative Coffee set The neat Logiriadve Coffee program M the fall series will be held at I i n. Monday. Dec. 13. st the County Seat Bastaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Sena­ tor Joanae Emmons: Slate Rapreeeatatrve Terry Geiger; Rick Traer, repreaeatrag Third District Congressman Vera Ehlers; and Alan Kaapp. rapt*saatinf Seventh Dntrict Congressman Nick Smith They will discan recect The annual Hastings Christmas Festival, sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, is ..eared to gener­ ate holiday spirit. In a neighborly, family-oriented atmo­ sphere. a variety of events will be presented for all ages. Music at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings will kick off the festival, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 2. Special guests will be the Thornapple River Boys. Randy Noom, Jonna Joba and Jerry Ball. Events on Friday, Dec. 3 include an open house from 3-5 at the Chamber's new of fice on Slate Street, between the Cinema and National Bank of Hastings. Hospitality and old-fashioned friendliness will abound al the open houses at area businesses from 5-8 p.m Friday. It's the local meichants way tr thank everyone for shopping locally. Many of the businesses will be serving refreshments and highlight­ ing gift items. On the County Courthouse lawn, lumi­ naries will glow and the Kellogg Commu­ nity College Singers and the Lakewood Choral Society will sing from 5:45-6:15 p.m. Tree decorating on the Courthouse lawn will take place at the same time and letters may be mailed to Santa. Dedication of the nearby, newly restored community nativity scene will be held at 6:15 p.m. Friday. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jim Bailey will turn on the Christmas lights that evening. The evening concludes with the public being encouraged to join the group Christmas caroling that will take place around the courthouse trees, followed by singing songs of the season downtow n and elsewhere The Exchange Club and Kiwanis Club will be serving hot chocolate and cookies. Saturday s celebration, Dec. 4. includes See FESTIVAL, continued page IS Charlton Park to celebrate “Of Christmas Past” Historic Charlton Park will have a spe­ cial edition this year for its annual "Of Christmas Past" celebration. Highlighting the events this weekend and next will be the "appearance" of soldiers from General George Meade's Army of the Potomac, coming home on Christmas fur­ lough from the travails of fighting in the Civil Wai in 1963 This "Homecoming Christmas 1863" will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 4 and 5 and Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 11 and 12 at Chariton Park. The activities will include music and carolers, sprucing up the barbershop, tast­ inure sod take up any concern coatertuenu may wish to talk about A straw vote will be taken at the sod cf the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Chamber of Coenme.-e The first Legislative Coffee of the aew year will be on Jan. 10, 2000. ing plum pudding and wassail at the Bristol Inn. baked goods that can be purchased from the Ladies Aid Society, carnage rides for $ I, a chance to visit with the guest sol­ diers and their families, making ornaments and comhusk dolls, dipping candles and visits with St. Nicholas. Among the Civil War guests will be men from Union and Confederate Army regiments. Some will be singing around the piano at the Sixberry House. All homes and buildings in the historic village will be open throughout the two weekends of celebration of Chnstmas 136 See CHRISTMAS 1863, cont. page 2 This ice cream eating Santa invites one and all to seasonal fun in Middleville this weekend for its Christmas festival. Windows decorated by Jenna and Fran Jones line the street. An enormous snow person is ready to welcome parade goers at 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more details, see inside today's Banner. United Way victory celebration planned Barry County United Way will hold its 1999 fund-raising victory celebration at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. at KCC’s banks with 100 percent participation. It has been absolutely incredible to see the sup­ port of Barry County residents for their fel­ Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings. The public is invited to attend. The annual celebration will feature indi­ vidual and group awards to those contribut­ ing to United Way this year. The fund-rais­ ing goal was $493,966. and the campaign expects to achieve that goal once all the pledges are in, according to Lani Forbes. low county residents. People in our com­ munity truly care about their neighbors." Forbes said the number of people using United Way services continues to increase. "The amount of calls coming in to our of­ fice asking for assistance from United Way have almost doubled this year." she said, "so there's definitely an incredible need out Barry United Way executive director. Giving has been up this year, with con­ tributions from corporations improving substantially. Forbes said. "We had two there." Those wishing to attend the celebration should RSVP to Sarah Woodward at the United Way offices, 945-4010. Reason for bizarre suicide unknown Y2K observance set for Saturday A special Y2K observance, sponsored by the Hastings Area School System, will be held after (he by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 47-year-oId Delton woman is believed to have committed suicide Sunday in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area by setting fire to herself in what Michigan State Po­ lice detectives are calling a bizarre case. Christmas parade Saturday Dec. 4 Following the parade, student*, parents, school system staff members and community residents are invited to neat at rhe .tastings High School Det./Sgt. Lou Quinn and DctJSgt. Ken Daniel of the Wayland Post of the Michi­ gan State Police said the badly burned body of Sally Flynn Russell was found around 2:30 p.m. by three men hiking the Hall Lake Trail near Grave's Hill. "The circumstances around the death, the cafetcns for hot chocolate and other tents provided by the Fclpausch Food Caster Participanrs will organize into proeps «r form the number 2000 and then will move to Johnson Field IO stand m the outline of -2000* for an aerial photograph u? be taken from a WW-.-a,-,1 OUlWU r.onrvl LXltCt^MCT. kasfuwvwMUW MKulgSD It is expected that the photograph Win be taken between 3:45 and 4 pm. Saturday. After the photo session ia cause, the sources and the bum pattern arc consistent with self-inflicted fire," said Quinn. "This investigation has concluded it was not a homicide." The case originally was being investi­ finished, the National Guard helicopter will land in an area adjacent to the high school and will be available far gated as a suspicious death. Autopsy results released Tuesday revealed tours that cause of death was from "thermal burn­ ing" and “smoke inhalation.” On the day of her death, "she parked her car and locked it at the entrance to the Hall Lake Trail and walked about one-half _____________________________________ Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 ■« Ice cream for Santa... i One of the children's activities at Chartton Park this weekend and next will be making com husk dolls mile." said Daniel. Russell's body was located on the ground about 30 yards off the trail, not far from a service road that leads to a parking circle near Grave's Hill and the Devil's Soup­ bowl. he said. Police said Russell lived with her hus­ band. William, near Delton and that she was the mother of a 19-ycar-old son who attends Michigan Slate University. "She worked as a nurse on 28th Street at an insurance type company." said Quinn, who noted Sally Russell had reportedly been depressed. Quinn and Daniel said the Russells at­ tended a family Thanksgiving gathering near Higgins Lake in northern Michigan through Saturday. On Sunday, she left her home around noon. Quinn said. Russell was identified through dental records and the registration plate on her abandoned car. said police. "She was very thoughtful and caring," Bill Russell said on Wednesday. "She was very interested in old people, which is something younger people these days don't lend to do." Bill Russell declined to comment on her recent state of mind. He said he met Sally about 12 years ago through a singles group in Kalamazoo. "We both liked the outdoors, going on adventures." he said. "We canoed, took mo­ torcycling trips. We picked on each other. We d be doing something in the kitchen See REASON, continued page 16 I �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 2. 1999 NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Christmas Home Tour set In Delton Elgin homes will be open to the public and decked out for Christmas for Dehoa's Home Tour from 3 to 6 p.m Saturday. Dec. 4. The event is being sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Proceeds will be used to help purchase a new stove for the church kitchen. Featured on the lour will be the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Williams of Cordes Road. Jim and Mary Lou Frey of Wall Lake Drive, Durwood and Sue Steward of Wall Lake Road. Chuck and Donna Monica of Kingswood Drive. John and Donna Grassmid of Wall Lake Road. Vent and Betty Thalmann of Orchard Street, Jeff and Freida Newman of Parker Road and Bill and Jan Hertel of Bush Street. Refreshments will be served at every house. Tickets are 35 each or two for M or participants may pay $1 st each home they want to view. Tickets may be purchased from the secretary al the church office. 303 S. Grove (M-43) Tuesday through Friday, or from Home Tour Committee members Joyce Harrington. Mary Lou Frey. Kate Hughes, Lois Baylor or Gerri New Christmas parade route set A new route for the Hastings Christmas parade has been developed by the Hastings Lions Club, which or­ ganizes the lineup every year. The Saturday, Dec. 4, parade will begin nt 2 p.m. al the Viking Corp, parking lol on Industrial Park Drive and continue to State Street to Michigan Avenue. From there, the parade units will wind around to Apple Street and conclude back at Viking This new route was developed to keep traffic backup to a minimum, said a spokesperson. Anyone interested in participating in this year's parade may pick up an entry form al the Barry Area Chamber of Commerce office on Stale Street Candlelight vigil slated for Dec. 11 The annual Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance and Hope will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, on the west slops of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Candles will be lit in memory of loved ones killed by drunken driven and of those who have survived alcohol-related crashes The ceremorv is sponsored by the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Those whn plan to attend should dress warmly because the ceremony will lake place outdoors. For more information, call 763­ 3322 or 948-3388 Dowling post office expand? Behrens. Humane Society to meet Dec. 6 The Barry County chapter of the Humane Society will meet al 7 p.m. Monday. Dec. 6, al the local office at 106 E. Stare Sl. Hastings. Six homes open for holiday tour Six Hastings area horaei^ill be open for louring when the Aaurion Cancer Society holds the annual Hast­ ings Holiday Home Tour ;rom 2:30 to 3:30 p m. Sunday, Dec. 3. The tour will be held ir. cooperation with the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Cbrutma* Festival Weekend A hospitality hour will launch the event from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Episco­ pal Parish House where cookies, cof­ fee. hot spiced cider will be served. Seasonal piano music will be provided by Luana Furrow. Homes on the tour are: • The Adroume House Bed * Break­ fast. owned by Don and April Tubbs. I26S Broadway. • Dave and Janell Pillars. 202 S. Park St. • Tom and Portia Wilkinson. 328 W. Court. ■ Adolfo and Judy Jacinto. 102 E. High St • John and Judy Seeber, Algonquin Lake Farmhouse. 2200 Wood School Rd. • Jim and Mel Hund. 426 W Grant Sl. Tickets for the tour are $8 each and include transportation between the homes. Tickets are available in ad­ vance at Bosley Pharmacy and King's Music Center or on the day of the event during the hospitality hour. Additional parking will be available at the First United Methodist Church and the First Presbyterian Chinch. Thornapple Wind Band to perform The Thornappie Wind Band will pre­ sent a free Christmas bend concert at 3 p.m Sunday. Dec. 3. at the Hastings High School lecture ball. There also will be a guest perfor­ mance by the Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band. The Thornappie Wind Band, under the leadership of Hastings High School band director Joseph LaJoye and Lakewood High School band direc­ tor Dave Macqueen. is a 50-member adult ensemble. Its members come from as far away as Rockford, but most are from the Thornappie River area Membership in the bead is open to any post high school age musician looking for a chance to play and who can commit to a rehearsal and perfor­ mance schedule. For more information, call Kim Domke at 945-9181. The United Stales Postal Service is inviting residents in the Dowling area to e town meeting at 7 p.m. Wednes­ day. Dec. IS, to discuss the possibility of expanding operations at the post of­ fice there. Input is being sought from the pub­ lic before a decision will be made on expanding the facility. Postal officials say the current facil­ ity. located at 8886 Sooth Bedford Road, is no longer large enough to op­ erate at peak efficiency. If it is not fea­ sible to expand, moving to another building or constructing a new one will be considered. The Dec. 13 meeting will be held at the Baltimore Township Hall, 3100 East Dowling Road. 'Adopt* a family for Christmas With the holiday season only about three weeks away. Love Inc. of Barry County has received the names of more chan 450 county residents who would appredre a Christmas basket to brighten the holiday season. Love Inc. will coordinate the names of Hastings families and some from outlying areas with people, churches, schools, civic groups, businesses and other organizations who want to "adopt" a family for Christmas. Groups in Delton. Middleville and Nashville are taking all the names of people wanting Christmas baskets in their respective areas. The Christmas basket project is a team effort with the County Family Independence Agency, which mails out the Christinas help request forms for its clients to fill out. When someone adopts a family they are responsible to purchase gifts and/or food and deliver them to the family. Christmas 1863 Continued from page 1 years ago. The Thonapplc Press Print Shop will give away a sample of its work with Clement C. Moore's poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas." The general store will be open for purchasing gifts, freshly ground coffee and new bolts of materia! in 1863 fabric. The Barry County Historical Society will be in the Hastings Mutual Bank build­ ing next to the general store, displaying a number of items for sale. Visitors can try their hand at working looms or they can buy ornaments and rugs. The barber shop will be open for the sol­ diers, chestnuts will be roasting on an open fire at the Bristol Inn and Christmas stories will be read. Dulcimer music will fill the air at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Cost will be $4 for adults, $2 for chil­ dren ages 5 to 12 and free for 4 and under. Charlton Park is located at 2545 South Charlton Park Road, between Hastings and Nashville. For more information, call 945-3775. Chestnuts roasting over an open fire will be a highlight among the many events at Charlton Park's “Of Christmas Past" celebration, which starts this weekend. Others at HHS, TK face sentencing Suspect to be charged in two HHS bomb threats by Mary McDonough and Shelly Sulser Staff Writers A 15-year-old freshman at Hastings High School has confessed to making the two latest bomb threats at the high school. Charges are pending against the suspect, according to Mike Leedy, deputy chief of the Hastings City Police. The youth could face a maximum penalty of four years in prison for each of the threats. Police believe the student made the threats because he wanted to get out of school. The bomb threats occurred on Monday and Tuesday mornings. The notes threaten­ ing a bomb were taken as a hoax because of the way they were written, School Su­ perintendent Carl Schoessel said, so no evacuation of students was done. A search of the building was made Monday by school officials and Hastings City Police. A bomb-sniffing dog from the Michigan State Police Rockford Post was brought in to aid in the search, and the building was locked down while the search was com­ pleted, meaning students were confined to their classrooms. No search was required Tuesday, and though the bomb-sniffing dog was called again, it was not needed because the con­ fession was obtained within a half hour of the note being discovered, Schoessel said. Leedy said similarities in the two bomb threat notes led police to believe one per­ son had written both notes. "From there our school liaison officer (Cliff Morse) de­ veloped a lead on the suspect, and after con­ fronting the suspect, he confessed," Leedy said. Becausi the youth is a juvenile, charges will be filed in juvenile court. The student has been suspended from school pending further action by the board of education. Counting Tuesday, this brings to five the number of bomb threats made at Hast­ ings High School this year. The ongoing problem with bomb threats continues to frustrate school officials, Schoessel said. school safety such as the bomb threats. Schoessel said new state law requires such "We're extremely disappointed," he said. The threats are "very disruptive. But we hope this is the enH of it." Schoessel said the situation has been helped by "great cooperation from the city police," who have assisted in all the inci­ dents and conducted investigations. Leedy said police have suspects in one of the three unsolved bomb threat cases, and arc continuing their investigation of that case. The other two remain open pending the re­ ceiving of further leads. Those with infor­ mation on any of the bomb threats can call Silent Observer at 1 -800-310-9031. A 16-year-old female student who con­ fessed to making a threat at Hastings High School last May was recently moved from intensive, in-home detention down to regu­ lar probation, according to Barry County Juvenile Court Referee Tim McMahon. McMahon said the in-home detention was "very strict," and the sentence was changed because "she had a review and was doing very well." McMahon declined to say how long the detention periods last, but said probationers arc reviewed every three months on inten­ sive probation and every six months on regular probation. The girl could also be ordered to pay S2.I48 restitution when a hearing is held Dec. 13, said McMahon. "The judge issued an opinion on Nov. 17 that she should pay (the full amount)," said McMahon. "The way it works is, the juve­ nile is ordered to pay it, but if he or she can't, the parents can be held responsible for that cost." On Tuesday, area police agencies, repre­ sentatives of the court system, and repre­ sentatives of four area school districts — Hastings, Delton, Lakewood and Maple Valley — met at the Barry Intermediate School District to begin the process of de­ veloping a cooperative agreement on how to report and handle incidents threatening a cooperative agreement. In the Thornapple Kellogg School Dis­ To adopt a family for Christmas or for more information, call Love Inc. between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 948-9555 trict, which is pan of the Kent Intermediate School District, two girls who confessed to making separate bomb threats at the middle school Oct. 12 and Oct. 28 have been or­ dered to serve time in the Allegan Youth Home. They have also been expelled and may be ordered to pay restitution. Thornappie Kellogg has experienced a to­ tal of nine bomb threats since school began in August, though only the two students have been charged. One of the girls, a 12-ycar-old who con­ fessed to leaving a note taped to a bath­ room stall Oct. 12 because she didn't feel good and wanted to go home, has posted a S 1.000 bond in lieu of time in the Allegan County Youth Home, said McMahon. The girl is now on an in-home detention under the temporary custody of the court until her Jan. 6 sentence hearing before Judge Richard Shaw. "She admitted guilt before me, but a judge has to take her plea,” McMahon said. "When she moves into (sentencing), she could be ordered to detention by the judge." McMahon said whether the girl ends up in detention or even foster care depends on her progress and her family situation. "It depends on her family dynamics, their working situation, how they handle their responsibilities," he said. The court super­ vision "can be pretty invasive," he said. He said the girl is already receiving counseling and has no prior record in Barry County. The other girl, a 14-ycar-old. is currently serving time in the Allegan County Youth Home for writing a note Oct. 28 stating, "There is a bomb today." McMahon said the girl's parents did not post the $1,000 bond to release her to home detention. Her sentencing hearing be­ fore Judge Richard Shaw is scheduled for Jan. 7. Of all of the bomb threats in the Hast­ ings, Lakewood and Thornappie Kellogg districts over the last year, about half of charges against suspects have been dis­ missed or not issued due to lack of evi­ dence. said McMahon. In all cases, the juvenile perpetrators and/or their parents can be ordered to pay restitution for lost teaching wages and bomb dog searches by the schools at the time of expulsion, said McMahon. Christmas music set at Showcase An evening of Chnxttnai music, featuring The Thornappie River Bova. Randy Noom and Joyous. will be presented at the Musicians' Showcaae at 6:30 tonight Thursday. Dec. 2. nt Atby's Restaurant in Hastings. The Thornappie River Boys, from the Hastings area, will perform holiday selections in a bluegrass and country style. Members of the group include Tom Maurer Sr.. Jim Metzger. Tom Freridge. Jim Gibson. Dale Barry and Nathan Bany Randy Noom, a singer, songwriter and guitarist from the Grand Rapids area, performed at the first Showcase in February 1991. He will be mixing original and traditional Christmas fa­ vorites. Making their debut at Arby's is the duo Joyous from Bartie Creek Made up of Arby’s veteran Jerry Ball and newcomer Jonna Joba, they will also blend original and traditional Christmas selections. Seating at the concert is available on a first-come, first-served basis Hastings Jaycees have best haunted house in state Hastings Jaycees members and their families pose with the trophy the local chapter won for having the best haunted house in the state. The award was bestowed upon the chapter at the last quarterly convention of the Michigan Jaycees. The haunted house won both its population division and won as best overall haunted house in the state. The haunted house is the chapter's big money-making activity for the year, according to Jaycees member Dee Lowell. “It gives us money to spend on community service.' Winning first place in the state was “a huge honor.' Lowell said. “Its that one thing every chapter works for, and we got it." Mascot is back... The Hastings Banner mascot was such a big hit at the S mmerfest parade last August that it will reappear for this Saturday afternoon's Christmas parade in Hastings. I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 2. 1999 - Page 3 Eight homes open for touring Saturday in the Delton area by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor What was once the rustic Walldorf Fish­ ing Camp at Wall Lake is now the elegant residence of Dean and Maurine Williams. The Williamses and seven other couples are opening their homes to the public from 3-6 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 4 to help raise funds to purchase a new kitchen stove for Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. The Christmas Home Tour is sponsored by the church's United Methodist Women. Refreshments will be served at every in the mam living area, which includes a grand piano and a tall Christmas tree that nearly touches the ceiling. The garden room, with cedar paneling and lots of windows, has a large hot tub and an abundance of plants and flowers and rattan furniture. Maurine did all the interior decorating. One of the guest bedrooms, for instance, is decorated with a loon theme. The main level also includes an attractive kitchen, a den with a doorway of solid oak columns and a master bedroom with a bal­ house. Featured on the <our will be the homes of Jim and Mary Lou Frey of 1017 Wall Lake Dr., Durwood and Sue Steward, 8590 S. Wall Lake Rd. (M-43), Chuck and Donna Monica of 13550 W. Kingswood Dr.. John and Donna Grassmid, near the comer of Reese Rd. and M-43. Vern and Betty Thalmann of 346 E. Orchard St., Jeff and Freida Newman of 10295 S. Parker Rd.. Bill and Jan Hertel of 146 Bush Sl. and Dean and Maurine Williams, 228 cony. The lower recreation level of their home has a full kitchen, family room and dining area and bedroom. There is even a fish cleaning room with an outside entrance. A sink, counter and a freezer are included. Gary Hammond of Hastings was the builder, Dean said. Directions to all the homes on the Delton area tour are as follows: For the Stewards, the house is north of Delton, the fifth drive past Walldorf Rd., across from a motor repair business. The Dean and Maurine Williams home is on the north side of Wall Lake; take M-43 to Walldorf. Continue on Walldorf until the road turns sharply to the left. Take the road straight ahead, which is Cordes Rd; the home is just past Reynolds Road on the lakeside (right); look for five mailboxes in a group with balloons. The Grassmids live north of Delton on Reese Road, near M-43; across from Wall Lake, just before Walldorf Road. Turn on Reese Road and their home is the first house on the left (on a hill). The Freys are on the south side of Wall Lake. Take Orchard to Eddy Road and turn left on Beechwood (up the hill), turn right at the first fork which is still Beechwood and take First Street to the end and turn right on Wall Lake Drive. Their home is Donna and John Grassmid designed their Reese Road ranch-style home with walkout basement to provide a panoramic view of Writ Lake. The home, completed in January, includes a great room and two bedrooms. See TOUR, page I* Codes Rd Dean and Maunne's 4,600-square foot home was designed by their son David, an architect who lives in Colorado. When the borne was built about four yean ago. part of a 75 to 100 year-old house on the Wall­ dorf Fishing Camp property was incorpo­ rated into the design, including hardwood floors that were refurbished to their original luster. Each room of the house faces Wall Lake. Consequently, their photo album features some spectacular sunsets and lake views. Unique features include lighted recessed areas in the walls where Maunne and Dean display the Southwest art they love to collect. Several round windows in various loca­ tions add a nautical flair to the decor. The formal dining room has a fireplace with a marble hearth. The lighting has been devised so that a soft light shines on each plate on the dining room table. Eleven stockings for children and grand­ children hang on the mantle of the fireplace Family portraits and Southwest art encased in lighted recessed areas are a focal point when entering Dean and Maurino's home. The garden room in the WMame home features a targe hot tub and a plaoe Io relax amid plants and flowers. The hardwood floors in den are from the original WaMort Ashing Camp house. Note the oak columns in the doorway. Eleven stockings have been hung with care in the Williams' living room, which has a spectacular view of Wall Lake. Delton's Hometown Christmas set for Tuesday evening by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Christmas activities with a hometown flair are being celebrated in Delton from 6­ 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7. One exception to that time frame is a dinner, open to the public, from 5-7 p.m. at St Ambrose Catholic Church. The din­ ner is being offered for a donation and the proceeds will be given to the Delton Friends, a group of caring folks from sev­ eral churches and organizations who band together to make sure that local families in need and the elderly have a special holiday meal and some nice Christmas presents. For the benefit dinner, members of St. Ambrose will be serving sloppy Joes and chips, homemade soup and bread, hot chocolate and hot apolc cider. The church is located at 11252 Fiona Rd.. near M-43 Many festive events, stretching along M­ 43 from Dr Roth's office to Dewey's Car Palace and the side streets in-between, are planned for the 6-8 p.m. Hometown Chnstmas celebration. Sponsor of the celebration is the Delton Business Association. Many businesses in town will hold open bouses, flavored with holiday hospitality and refreshments, during the event. The majority of businesses also will offer draw­ ings for door prizes. The public may enjoy free horse drawn wagon rides at McCormick Enterprises Inc and Holly Trolley rides through town to see the holiday lights. Holly Trolley pas­ sengers will be picked up and unloaded at four different locations: the Delton District Library. Hotra Pharmacy. Faith United Methodist Church and McCormick’s. Miss Delton and her court also will be riding the Holly Trolley. At the Methodist Church, located at M­ 43 and Bush St., a free Christmas concert will be offered to the public from 6-8 p.m. The public is invited to come and go dur­ ing that time or stay for all the musical performances. Punch and cookies will be served and a drawing will be held for a door prize. Performing during the evening will be the church's bell choir. Bethany and Sharon Jones/flutes; In His Name singers; Janine and Jana Lewis; soloist Bryan Keeler. Gladys and Isla DeVries at the or­ gan and piano; and Christian Friends, a young girls’ choir. A live nativity presentation will be given throughout the evening by members of Inter-Lakes Baptist Church. The por­ trayal of the first Chnstmas will lake place in front of Chapple Realty. Santa will be visiting with children at the Delton District Library, where kids may also make crafts under the supervision of Bernard Historical Society members. Dulcimers will be providing music for the public to enjoy at Katie and Christy’s. Taylored Pennies, comprised of singers Terri Pennepacker and Mary Taylor, will be performing at the National City Bank. A Christmas Bazaar will be held at Country View Apartments. 435 Scribner St. Delton has some new decorations, in­ cluding wreaths, for the Christmas season, noted Becky Kahler, president of the Delton Business Association. Several wooden Christmas cards and a wooden Christmas tree decorated with colored lights, all de­ signed by Josh Olson, also adorn the town. Delton Pole Building donated the wood, she said. Delton businesses are participating in a holiday lighting contest. The winner will receive a "traveling plaque." Sajo’s Pizza won the honors last year. Becky Kahler, president of the Delton Business Association, tightens the light butos on a green wooden tree that will be set up in downtown Delton in time for the Hometown Christmas event. �Pag* 4 - The HaaOngs Barmer - Tlxaaday. December 2. 19S9 Communication from CONGRESSMAN First Friday plans gun control forum A forum on gun control will be held at noon Friday, Doc. 3, at the next First Friday program at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets | Trade negotiations in Seattle James Pino and Mark Englerth will serve as moderators of the forum. Baird, a Democrat from Okemos, in Hattinp. represents the district where former Slate Rep. Lynn Jondahl served for more than 20 State Rep. Laura Baird of the 70th Michigan Legislative District will rep­ resent the side favoring more legislation to control use and distribution of firearms. Two Barry County men representing a "responsible*' gun owners* group will present the other side. years, until 1994 when he ran for governor. The forum is being sponsored by the Ba^ry County Democratic Committee. Those attending may bring their own lunches or light fare may be purchased at the hall. Tea and coffee will be furnished by the Democrats. Prisons serve as mental hospitals To the editor: The Justice Department recently released the first comprehensive study of the rapidly growing number of mentally ill people in the nation's jails and prisons. The study found that about 16 percent of the population behind bars are mentally ill. Compered to other prisoners, they are more than twice as likely to have been homeless before their arrests and sexually or physi­ cally abused when they were children. They are far more likely to have been using drop or alcohol. Mentally ill inmates stay in prison an Stop this anti-gun madness To the editor . How long will it be before Barry County will become a police county, when the police will be the only ones to have guns next to the military? What ever happened to our Second Amendment rights to own and bear arms? All our hunting will cease, we will no longer be able to hunt for our food, or shoot as a recreational activity. How long before they take our bows, and next they will take our fishing poles, and say they are weapons, too. Pretty toon the animal activists along with the ami-gunners will run our country, starting at the county ievel of Barry. Let's stop this madness and wake up! EWen Shellenbarger. Hastings avenge of 15 months longer than other prisoners do. This often is because their delusions, hallucinations or paranoia make them more likely to get into fights or to receive disciplinary action. Psychotic patients are more expensive to care for and they often have no health care. Their erratic, if not 'iolent behavior leads to incarceretion in prisons that have less than adequate treatment. When they are re­ leased, it's back to the streets until they ar­ rested again. Linda A. Teplin, professor of psychiatry and the psycho-legal studies program al Northwestern University, faults the study because it was not conducted by mental health professionals using diagnostic tests and it relied on reports by the inmates themselves. However, she agreed with the beliefs of many experts that jails and pris­ ons become the nation's new mental hospi­ tals. With the recent closings of mental hos­ pitals in Michigan, it appears that this is true. (Source: New York Times.) Larry D. Boise, Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility, Baraga, Mich. Time limit discourages shoppers To the editor: A few yean ago 1 wrote a letter to this column commending the merchants for making my Christmas shopping very pleas­ ant. I still want to thank them. But two-hour restricted parking down­ town! Monday, after lunch downtown with a friend and shopping *hree stores, I saw a uniformed person marking tires and stop­ ping at my car to start writing a parking ticket. (1 counted 12 empty spaces in the block I was in.) She said if I was leaving now, I wouldn’t receive a ticket. 1 told her I had more stores to shop and she suggested a ‘free" parking lot north of town. Well, I got “free” parking west of town at the mall. Do you want more than two-hour lunch and shopping in town? Elaine R. Hine. Hastings Editor's Note: Hastings in the past has had a free parking program for December, during the holiday season Did you know you can have a junk yard in a residential area of Hastings? Did you know to have a junk yard, all that¥ necessary is a wood fence built on the three sides of the back yard? The shed, hav­ ing been enlarged, should have the doors closed. Instead, the doors are open The remainder of junk is scattered in the yard The front yard is for junk to sell. The house looks vacated except for the owners in and out presence in his new van. The house was sold by Habitat The yellow house is on Clinton Street between Washington and Market streets. Many cars and people pass down Clinton. If we want to continue to keep Hastings one of the 100 best small towns tn America, let’s not let it become a residential area of junk yards! Justine McLean Hastings CORRECTION: In lut week'. Burner story and photo, about the Central Elementary School 'Stomp.' Adam Miller mould have been identified a, a third-grader and Christa Wright should have been referred to as a first-grader HasdngsBaNNER Devoted to the mtervata of Barry County Since 1856 The World trade Organization's (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Seattle, held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4, examines a variety of trade issues. Perhaps the most important issue will be agricultural trade barriers, a problem that has eluded reform efforts for decades. In Seattle, I will present my study, conducted at the request of the House Agriculture Committee, on the various types of agricultural trade protectionism existing throughout the world. My study examines the many and diverse ways that countries subsidize their agricul­ tural producers. There are three major cate­ gories of subsidies. The first category is market price supports, that are transfers to agricultural producers that directly raise prices to consumers. These include restric­ tive tariffs, import quotas. Tariff Quotas (TRQs), and administered prices. These trade protections work by limiting the access of lower-priced foreign commodities to a country Is market. The next category is direct payments from government to producers. These pay­ ments are commonly based on output, acreage, animal population, historical enti­ tlements, or overall farming revenue. They also include insurance payments, deficien­ cy payments, disaster payments, and others. These protections work by allowing domes­ tic producers to compete with lower-cost or subsidized foreign producers The last category is general services pro­ vided by government. These include research, agricultural schools, inspection services, infrastructure, marketing and pro­ motion and public stockholding. These work the same way as direct government payments. By providing services at govern­ ment expense that producers might othcrwise have to pay for, producers arc more able to compete with efficient or subsidized producers. Two new and troubling kinds of subsidies will get special attention in Seattle - State Trading Enterprises (STEs) and the so- called sanitary and phytosanitary measures. STEs arc government-owned companies that control imports or exports of com­ modities. Some countries use these STEs to provide hidden subsidies by buying com­ modities from producers at a high price and selling at a low price. Similarly, STEs can sometimes refuse to import lower-priced foreign commodities which could success­ fully compete with domestic producers. Of particular concern to the U.S., though, are the sanitary and phytosanitary mea­ sures. These arc health and safety rules that can be manipulated to ban or restrict for­ eign commodities. At present, there is an active international debate on agricultural biotechnology. Incidentally, the U.S. is the world-leader in this technology. Some argue that genetically modified foods are not safe, but scientists have discovered that quite the opposite is true. As Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Basic Research. I held a series of hearings this to help set the record straight. Eleven scientif­ ic societies worldwide have concluded that genetically modified plants and foods “are more likely to increase the safety... of crop plants to people and the environment." nev­ ertheless, some countries have used peo­ ple's fears about food safety to .xdude American products from their markets. This issue must be on the agenda for future trade negotiations. Wc have gained much in the past from expanded international trade from greater choices, higher quality and lower prices normally associated with robust competi­ tion. Recently, I think we’ve failed to do as much as we can to open foreign markets for our manufacturers and producers. So this new round of the WTO talks is especially important to make sure that we have the kind of trade agreements that are going to allow our businesses, our manufacturers, our service industries as well as our agri­ cultural producers to compete fairly. Know Your Legislators: ves “IN TOUCH" with Junk yard legal in Hastings? To the editor: NICK SMITH Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided tor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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U.S. Senate ■ Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Bui.ng, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St, Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michjgun Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion PubhatMdhy Hastiagi Immt, Ibc. A Dmwmi of J-A4 Graphics Inc 1351 N M-43 Hwy. Muting*. M 48054-0602 (414) 446-8644 PT*4sQ4H< Vic* PnNK**nt • NEWSROOM • David T.Mxmg (Edtorr Elam* Gilbert (Anoint Edton Stieliy Suteer Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner Jamas Jensen Shawns Hutfcerth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Bek VeederVeee, leaia: OendM M* accepted Monday through Fflday 4 i.m to 5 30 pm . Saturday 6 30 am - Noon Soon Onvnen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge 1 have ray shopping already done and I did it fa person, not on line.' Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adiommg counter* $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Bom B Hastings Ml 49054 0602 Second Class Postage Pad at Medings Ml 49054 I I Helen Gariey, Birmingham: Bey Baath, Lake Oil mar 1 don't shop on line. I am 'No. I don't have a not comfortable buying computer.' . things I can't see and touch in person." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 2, 1999 - Page 5 ..continued Joann M. Randolph COMSTOCK LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA - Mr Ferris H. Lathrop, age 84. of Lake Worth. Florida, and formerly of Lake Odessa, - Mrs. Joann M. Randolph passed away November 24, 1999, ar her residence, with her family al her side. Joann was born in Delton, on September 19. 1939, the daughter of Bliss passed away Thursday, November 23, 1999. He was bom on February 19. 1915 in Banyville Township. Mr. Lathrop was married to Elouise Smith on September 23. 1939 and lived most of his life in Lake Odessa, then moved to Florida in 1971. He is survived by his wife, Elouise Lathrop of Lake Worth. Florida; children, Carol Ingall. Marcy (Gerald) Dobie, Julie Hausserman. Carl Lathrop. Holly Lathrop, Gaye (Rick) Rohde, Melody (John) Roche, and Kimm (Devin) Eckhoff; nine and Ruth (Rupe) Boulter. She was a graduate of Delton High School and was a cashier at Sam's Club. Joann is survived by her husband. Marvin Randolph, who she married on August 11. 1972: sons, Fred Ellsworth Jr. of Saranac, and Steve (Kellie) EUswo, th of Delton: daughter. Teresa (Bill) Beebe of Ionia: step sons. Randy (Gloria) Randolph of Kalamazoo, Dennis (Donna) Randolph of Kalamazoo: step daughters, Julie (Jaimie) Ojeda of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Debbie (Ruben) Chapa of Arnold. Missouri: brothers. Daryle (Shirley) Boulter of Delton. Daniel (Janet) Boulter of Redford: sisters. Marilynn Beals of Plymouth. Karen (Don) Pullen of Three Rivers, and Bonnie (Steve) Bryan of Hernando, Mississippi: 17 grandchildren: 1 great grandchild: and several nieces and grandchildren: five great grandchildren; sister Dorothy Kelsey; and sister-in-law, Agnus Lathrop. Cremation has taken place with a private family memorial. Candidates for village posts file nephews According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial services were held Tuesday, November 30. 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Reverend Donna Miller officiated Contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Service. by Patricia Johns Suff Writer Village elections will take place throughout Michigan on March 13, 2000. Nominating petitions were due Tuesday. Nov. 30. In the Village of Middleville, running for the two-year village president's position are Robert Klinge, incumbent Lon Myers and current councilman William Nesbitt. Vying for the three, four-year terms on the Village Council will be incumbents Marilyn Vandenberg and Floyd Bray and newcomers Joseph Booher. Dorothy Cor­ son and Charles Pullen. Booher is a former Middleville Village police officer, Corson serves on the Village Planning Commission and Pullen is an of­ • Sally Flynn Russell DELTON - Mrs. Sally Flynn Rusaell. age 47. of Delton, passed away November 28. 1999. Sally was born in Saginaw on September 19, 1932. the daughter of Robert and Vivian (Towle) Flynn. She was a registered nurse working at HHS Inc., of Grand Rapids, and was secretary of Michigan Association of Health Care Auditors. Sally enjoyed gardening, flowers, reading, cross country skiing and hiking, and was taking classes at Kellogg Community College. ficer in the American Legion Post and a UAW member No nominating petitions were filed in the Village of Nashville for village presi­ dent Five petitions were filed for the three Sally and her husband own and operate Russell's Country Appliances in Delton. She was preceded in death by her father. Robert Flynn in 1984: and father-in-law, Charles Russell in 1998. Sally is survived by her husband. William, whom she married on September 10. 1987; a son, Matthew Kaczor of Rockford: her mother, Vivian Flynn of trustee openings. Incumbents Carroll Wolff and Chris Pash are running again. Also running are Dan Kellogg, Mike Beachman and Ed Sheldon In Lake Odessa running unopposed will be incumbents Julane Beglin for clerk and Suzanne Johnson for treasurer. Challenger Randall Klein is running against incum­ bent Jerry Engle for the president of coun­ Higgins Lake; step children, Mark Russell of Mont Clair. California, and Mareie (Chris) Gallivan of Harper Woods; brothers and sisters, Ann Scarff of cil. Running for the three trustee positions are incumbents Karen Banks. K. DuaruDeardorff and Kim Deardorff and chal­ lengers Keith Burnside and Melanie Kauff­ California. William (Cynthia) Flynn of Traverse City, Thomas (Gloria) Flynn of Connecticut. Peggy (Michael) Gogola of Caseville. Susan (Walter) Dark of Cheboygan, and James (Kim) Flynn of Ohio; her mother-in-law, Doris Russell of Delton: sister-in-law. Joan Kelly of Delton; step grandchildren. Liam and Alison Gallivan; several aunts; uncles; nephews; and nieces. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 2,1999 u 11:00 A M at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton with Father Charles man. Information about candidates from the villages of Woodland and Freeport was not available by presstime. weekend. Lorna Baker will be host for her second holiday craft fair in the Middleville VFW Ha” on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3 and 4, fro. • m. to 4 p.m. both days. Shvh s will find craft and gift items and even a flea market Christmas table. Lunch items also will be available. On Saturday, Dec. 4, book bargain shoppers can start at 7 a.m. in the Freeport Community Hall. Coffee and the bargains will be hot. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Freeport Library, Freeport Historical Society and the Freeport Boosters. Book shoppers can continue their search for bargain best sellers beginning at 10 a.m at the Thornappie Kellogg School and Community Library sale in the front lobby of the high school. This book sale ends at 3 p.m. Librarian Deb Jones invites book lovers to stop in before or after the parade But what if a cookie craving hits you? The Middleville United Methodist church has the answer with their annual cookie walk beginning at 10 a.m. There is also a greens sale and once the cookies and pine boughs are gone, the sale is over. All suggestions say go early for the best selection. At noon the Village Players will present their annual holiday presentation "If Angels were Mortals." Admission is just one nonpenshable food item. Food items will be donated to the Food Pantry. The presentation "If Angels were Mortals" by the Village Players at the Middleville United Methodist Church is one of the highlights of Saturday. The play begins at noon. Admission is just one non-perishable food item. Here( from left) are Patty Higley, Rhonda Fisk and Mike Bremer rehearsing their lines. At 1 p.m., the parade will make its way down Main Street to the Methodist Church. Highlights of this year’s parade in­ clude Chad Curtis, the state champion Thornappie Kellogg girls’ cross country team and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus. Santa will meet with good little girls and boys following the parade. The parade is sponsored by the Mid­ dleville Lions Club. Parade organizer Bill appreciated | Kenyon invites local organizations to join the fun. Lineup is at 12:30 in the parking lot at McFall. Call Kenyon for details at 795-3669. Kenyon reminds participants that they can hand out candy to bystanders, but not throw it. There is still time after the parade to visit the book sale in the high school lobby or shop for just the right gift or get a Christmas tree. ‘Christmas at the Mill’ season underway Bowens Mills has added several new things to its menu for fun on the second year of "It’s Christmas at the Mill," which got under way Thanksgiving weekend. Besides last year's “fairyland" atmo­ sphere, there will be loads of decorations, Christmas trees, lights and Santa by the fire, inside the old mill and the fresh cut Christmas trees, garlands wreaths and pot­ ted trees outside, not to mention the family horse drawn ndes. There also will be "photos with Santa while you wail" presented by "Bowens Mills Studios," a new business at the mill, with photographer Philip Myers. You can have pictures taken of the "little chums'' sitting on Santa s lap, and printed while you wait, for a cost To add to the ambience and the atmo­ sphere of the old 1864 grist and cider mill, with all of its holiday trimmings, there will be a hot chocolate and specialty coffee bar” with cappuccino, espresso, cafe latte, and mochachino to warm up after coming in from that invigorating family horse Sabin said the house is "an 1260s Victo­ rian farm house where you can create your own Choose Your Adventure' packages with choices of wonderful memories like home cooked dinners, horse-drawn rides or snack by the fireplace, along with some of your own ideas to make your party or event personalized and of your own special choosing." Sabin calls t an escape from the "dash­ ing through the malls" routine, an "over the nver and through the woods" getaway to enjoy the magic of the season "as you step through the looking glass and go back in time to an old-fashioned Christmas at the mill experience out to old Bowens Mills. It will jazz up your collection of closed for the fall season of It's Cider Time" festivals Oct 30) was held the day after Thanksgiving. The mill will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekend until Christmas. There is no admission charge. For more information on exact limes, dates and location, call the mill at 795­ 7530. Or, visit their website at www.bowensmills.com. 1 ' 1 -■ 1■ - ■ 1 । ji । Keep Your Frtends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them treasured memories of Christmas Past with an experience Nonnan Rockwell only dreamed of." she added. The Grand Reopening of the mill (it drawn ride. Another addition beginning this year will be private parties at the mill, family gath­ erings and small group tours at the Bowen House. Bowens Mills Co-owner Carleen The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers will accept applications for the Com­ munity Corrections Advisory Board from the following sectors: Cemetery. Memorial contributions to SL Jude's Children's Research Hospital will be ~M£/rte^Tgrry*,<l"*r by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Crafts, cookies, greens, angels, books and of course a jolly old elf will fill Mid­ dleville and Freeport with seasonal fun this NOTICE Fisher as Celebrant. Interment will be at Cedar Creek [ Freeport, Middleville plan holiday fun this weekend Communications Media Citizen At Large Business Community Criminal Defense Attorney Service Area, such as: mental health, public health, substance abuse, employment & training or community alternative program. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City o! Hastings will convene on December 14, 1999 at 9:00 a m. The board will meet in the Second Floor Conference Room. City Hall, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan for the pur­ pose of reviewing and correcting clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact. Eligible taxpayers who have not filed their homestead affidavit may do so at this time Judy A. Myers City Assessor NASHVILLE - Mr. Eldea L. Perry, age 79. of Nashville, passed away Monday. November 22. 1999 at his home. He was bom on January 9, 1920 in Volt Montana, the son of Cecil & Orma tary. Elden was married so Betty Bricker on August 8, 1946 and she preceded him in death in April of 1983. He was a veteran of World War 11 serving in the Army Air Corps. Elden retired from E.W Bliss Company in Hastings in 1982 after 30 years of service. Elden was an electrician, carpenter, jack of all trades, and did woodworking projects for people in the community. He was also preceded in death by his dad. Cecil in 1988; his mom, Orma in 1975; and a brother. Donald in 1992. Elden is survived by a niece, Julie (Robert) Schiieve of Appleton, Wisconsin, and her family; and special friends. Dick A Virginia Tobias of Nashville. Private family services were at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Appleton. Wisconsin. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Christian School. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Applications may be obtained at County Administrattion, 3rd floor of the court­ house and must be returned no later than December 20,1999. KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Customer Service Center Manager Full-time 12 months Supervise operation of the Center including personnel: provide all registration and payment-related service; in an efficient, customer-onented setting, coordmute accounts recervab.es perform accounting functions to support financial operation of college: cross-train with Student Accounts Manager Required: BA: maximum 3 years combined experience in cus­ tomer service, accounting, supervision: strong commu­ nication skills, able to provide direct, hands-on quality, customer service to diverse population, able to lead a team and delegate, strong organizational skills work­ ing knowledge ol accounting; projecVdetail oriented: able to meet multiple deadlines computer literacy: will­ ingness and diligence to team new ideas/concepts Annual salary range $32,568 - $40.710 Letter of appli­ cation addressing qualifications and detailed resume must be received by 4 p m ET on 12/14®9 at Administrative Services Job 4784n. Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49017-3397 Materials may be mailed, taxed (616­ 962-4290) or emailed (admserv@ke«ogg cc mi us) Visit our website a www keHogg cc mi us AA7EOE PublicAuction yHOUSE FOR SAI£y Thursday, November 18th OPEN HOUSE: November 5th, 1 to 3 p.m. Property is located at 4685 S. Bedford Road, Hastings, MI The sale will be held at 1 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI Minimum bid is S71.7S1.00 S£V is $35,000 Property sells “AS IS" The house is a 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch on a full basement with 2-car attached garage. This foreclosure sale is subject to one month redemption rights. Terms—certified funds delivered to the sheriff at the sale For more derails contact Rural Development at (888) 7716993 . '.m.TT- Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity Lender �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 2. 1999 Creek, she married Robert J. Good, who preceded her in death on July 13, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her Viola “Ruth” Good DELTON - Mrs. Viola "Ruth" Good, age 64, of Delton, passed away Saturday, November 27. 1999. Ruth was bom in Gaston, Indiana on November 25. 1935, the daughter of Hiram and Cordia Hazel (Melspaugh) Messersmith. She was a graduate of Marion College and received her Masters degree from Ball State University. She was a former teacher in Ohio. Detroit, Athens, and Battle Creek Public Schools. For over 12 years she was an employee in the personnel department at Borgess Medical Center. Ruth was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, an avid reader, and she was a very talented musician; playing the piano, organ, and accordian. Most of all, Ruth loved children, and she was a foster parent for many years. On November 24, 1965, in Battle parents; two brothers; and two sisters. Ruth is survived by daughters, Melody Good of Battle Creek, Joy Good of Delton; stepchildren. Julie Porter of Kissimmee. Florida, Mary Cook of Ft. Myers, Florida, Carl Good of Columbus, Ohio, and Steven Good of Ft. Myers, Florida; a brother, Gordon Messersmith of Winchester, Indiana; sisters Opal Coy of Anderson, Indiana; and Margaret (Warren) Moon of Umatilla, Florida; four step grandchildren; S^dku...at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PIXASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOI Lacey Road. Dowltn*. Ml 49050 Pbsioc Steve Olimicad (610) 751-3021 church phone Sundey Service 0 30 a m . Sunday School 1100 am. Sunday tvemnj Servxx 6 00 pro. Bible Study A Prayer Time Whdnextey nights 6 30 pro 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-0077 Service Tm.es 9 00 am. Traditional, 10:15 a.m. Sun­ day School. II 15 a m Cootcmporary Service. Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7:30 p m For more information call the church office. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferaon Father Chartc* Fnchcr. Pastor Saturday MmMJO p.m . Sunday Masses 8 30 a m and 1140 am. Ctmfeaaran Saturday 3 30-4 IS pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 We« State Road, Hawing*. Mich James A Campbell, Pastor Sunday School *30 a m. chaws for all ages Morning Worship 1045 aro Nurs-ry presided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6:00 p m. Wednesday actis itws 7 00 pro are; Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or firat grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible qua (ages 1-12); Youth MintwnCT or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19); Adult Bible Study-Noage limn WFaCOME C 3RNE1LS I NfTTO METHODIST CHURCH 3 IBS N Broadway. Haabags. Ml 49051 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vice* Sunday. 900 am. Rev Ken Vaught, 1100 am; Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL *45 a m. for all ages. 4-H, Mon­ days 6:30 io 8 00 p.m . BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 pm, Communwy Breakfasi on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill of­ fering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Chnsii Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Fwertv the Hastings Groce Brerhraa ChurdU, 600 Powel I Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver, Pastor Ementus. 943-9224 Sunday Services *45 am - BAIe daaaes - for ail age*. 1040am - Morning Worship. 6 00 p m FAtmag Bible Study Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Prayer, Prone. and BiHc Study - Sharing Your Fatih - “to Are WWcone" Church Phone 641-2330 EMMANUEL EPISCO?AL C3URCH Member Chare* of the HbeidWidr Anglican Caotnmnton' 315 W. Center St. (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III, Rector Sunday Wwvhip Services • 8 a m. aad 10 aro Chnshan Education 10 a m . Nursery Available at 10 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)943-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship I i a.m.; PO Box 63, Hastings. Ml 49038 CHURCH Of THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman, Pastor. Sunday Services 945 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 am Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday 7:00 pro Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 302 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor Dmrf Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am . Sun­ day Morning Worship II am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m., Thursday Bible Study 7 pm If in­ terested m a free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail* CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. Irra South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11-00 am, Evening Service at 6:00 pm; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7-00 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer, Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6.30 pm Sun­ day Maas *30 am THORN APPLE V ALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett. Pastor. Church office phone 941-2549 Sunday Service Time* arc 130 am. 9 55 a m and 11:20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 9-30 a nt, Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 pro. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 a m. to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 am. Sunday School. 10-45 am Morning Worship. Youth Fel­ lowship. Sunday 5:00 to 7 00 p.m. at the church (grades 6-12th). Wednesday 6W-1O0 p m War­ riors (grades K-5th). serving evening meals io Warriors, 6:00 p.m.; Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Si Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite. Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 a m 1921 Book of Common Prayer. Ques­ tions call 941-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor; Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries Sunday School for all ages. 9 30 a.m, Morning Worship Service. 11:00 a m. Fvctung Service. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awana. Sr A Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ tice Call Church Office. 948-8004 far information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at II 00 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 132-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time before the *enice Nuncry. children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 488“ Coals Grove Rd Paitor Ben Hemng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 a.m., Wednesday 6 00 p.m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High fThtstnforincihnr^jr^^y^hi/T^er^cc^sprxy-^ vided by' The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FU NERAL HOME of Hasting* FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER aad REMINDER BOSLEY PHARMACY nptmns 118 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANL FACTtRING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. HASTINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH Comer of Jefferson and Green (De­ mocratic Hall), Hasting* Dr Eu­ gene E Curtis*, Pastor 616-948­ 8213. Sunday Wbnhip. 10 30 a m . Sunday Evening, 6:00 pro.; Tues­ day evening 6:30 pm (Call for lo­ cation) A warm welcome io cvcry- BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Sirvices Bible Classes 10 a.m. Wash,p II am. Evening Services 6 p.-i Wednes­ day Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938. Bible Survey on video* in the home. Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pauur Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9:45 am. Sunday School. 1145 am Morning Worship. 5 30 p.m Kid's quizzing; 6:00 p.m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30 pro . KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult B.Ne study. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For farther informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LITHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9414 Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Sunday. Doc 5 - 8:45 Sunday School. 1000 am Worship. Brunch Thursday, Dec. 2 - 700 p m - In­ quirers. Saturday. Dec 4 9 30 a m Catechism 2, 8 00 pro NA. Monday. Dec. 6 - 7 00 p.m. BoG. Tuesday. Dec 7- 7:00 pro.. Shep­ herd Comm.; 7:30 Over. Anon. Wednesday. Doc. 8 - 10:00 a.m. Wordwatchers. 6:00 pm. Supper. 7.00 pro.. Vespers; Sarah Circle HASTINGS RRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier fr^c building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10.30 am SUNDAY - 9 30am Sunday School every Sunday, ciasses are available for everyone Classes for children and youth are based on grade level. Three classes - Goodwill. Genesis aad In Hts Steps - are taught lor adulis 10 30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11 00 tun. - Worship Services - childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade Tuesday. Nov. 23 - Community Thanksgiv­ ing service (at Thornappie Valley Church) Thursday. Nov 25 Thanksgiving Day - 2:00 p.m Thanksgiving Dinner - open to the public. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHIRCH 231 S Bnmdway. Hasting*. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. NoahY Srk PreSchool Thursday. Nov 25 Thanksgiving - “Praise God from Whom all Hessirg* flow", Church Office Closed Friday. Nov 26 Church Office Closed Saturday. Nov 27 - 7:00 p.m.. Ringo Swingo Square Dancers’ - Sharpe Hall Sunday. Nov 28 - First Sunday of Advent - Communion Celebrated at Both Services. 9 00 a.m Tradi­ tional Worship Service. 9.20 a m Children's Worship. 10 00 a m Coffee Hour - in the Dining Room. 10 10 a m Sunday School for all ages. 11 20 a m Contemporary Worship Service. 11 50 a m Chil­ dren » Worship. The 9 00 Service is braadcau over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11.20 Service i* broadcast over Channel 10 throughout the week Nursery i* provided during both Services The Chrisimas “Love" Tags will be available. 7 00 p m. New Members Class at the Manse Monday. Nos 29 9 00 am Staff meets for prayer Tues­ day. Nov 30 - 7 00 pm Stephen Ministers - Dining Room Wednes­ day. Dec I - 8 00 a m . Hastings Area Ministerial Association, here. 9 30 a.m . MarthaMary Circle at Barb Burkholder's. 12 00 noon. Circle "3 A Circle »4 Podock in the Dtning Room. 6 00 pm Church Night Supper. 6 45 p m Kerygma. taught by Clarke Crump - Dining Room. 7 00 p m Chancel Choir rehearsal He wu an Electro type finisher al the former Cresent Engraving in Parchment. Mr. Black was a life member and past muter of Kalamazoo Masonic Lodge *22 F. & A.M.. an avid ice boater on Crooked Lake in Delton, and he enjoyed the outdoors, golfing, hunting, and fishing. He was preceded in death by a brother. Louis Black. parents, James and Blanche Paxton of Clare; sisters. Deb Paxton, and Vee Paxton of Midland: mother and father-in­ law, Bennie, and Edith Conley; brothersin-law, Ellis Conley of Ionia, Earl Conley of Portland, Roger Conley, and Wayne Conley of Lake Odessa; ami many aunts, Mr. Black is survived by his wife, Ada; daughter, Carol Drefke; step children. Ramon Zantello; Juanita VanSparrentak, Gary Zantello. Nancy Zantello, and Wanda Cook; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a nephew; and a niece. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, December 2, 1999 at 1:00 P.M at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Memorial services will be on Thursday. December 2, 1999 at 2:00 P.M. at the Williams Funeral Home. Reverend William A. Hertel will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice. uncles, and cousins. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December I, 1999 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial wa in Geneva Community Cemetery in North Bradley. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. He was bom on April I, 1909 in Constantine, the son of Lester and Rumina (Sorenson) Black. Mr. Black was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and Western Michigan University. the BATTLE CREEK - Ruby E. DuBois, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed ■way, Friday. November 26, 1999 in Battle Creek Health System. She was bom on September 14, 1921 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Harmon R. and Edith (Holcomb) Brown. Ruby moved to Battle Creek from Tell City, Indiana, at the age of 15 and she graduated from Battle Creek Academy in 1940. She had been employed at the Battle Creek Sanitarium Hospital in the laundry department, and was co-owner of the DuBois Strawberry and Raspberry Farm from 1942 to 1992, and the DuBois Sawmill. Ruby married Leland DuBois on September 3, 1940, in Battle Creek and he survives. She was a Seventh-day Adventist Sabbath School teacher for 37 years. Ruby enjoyed flower gardening, vacationing, and collected stamps and stat«china plates. She was a member of the Baltic Creek Seventh-day Adventist Tabernacle and the TOPS Club in Battle Creek, and attended the Urbandale Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Bedford Stamp Club. Ruby volunteered at Bedford Rescue Squad and with the Dorcas Society. She was preceded in death by a son, Rick L. DuBois in 1992; and a brother, William R. Brown in 1987. Ruby is also survived by a son. Conrad L. (Michelle) DuBois of Battle Creek; daughters, Juana D. Mercer, and Gayla S. (Ron) Metzger, both of Battle Creek; daughter-in-law, Susan DuBois of Dowling; rive grandchildren, Victoria DuBois of Redland, California, Melissa Mercer of Ann Arbor, Derek Metzger of Battle Creek, Dcnee Metzger of Battle Creek. Tanya DuBois of Dowling; sister, Alma M. Ort of Battle Creek; brothers. Cliff Brown of Covina, California, and Ben Brown of Richland; sister-in-law, Heralyn Brown of Gobles. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 1, 1999 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Home. Pastors F. Dale Leamon and Charles J. Hanlon officiated. Burial was at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Angels Broadcasting Network. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Dorothy M. Henney WOODLAND - Dorothy M. Henney. age 78, of Woodland, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 28,1999. Dorothy was born on August 14, 1921 in Woodland Township, the daughter of Meari and Clementine Rairigh. She graduated from Woodland High Schoo] in 1939. Dorothy married Wayne Henney on October 5, 1940 and purchased their farm in Woodland Township in 1952. After her sons had grown up, Dorothy worked for Viola's Floral and Gift Shop, and in later years, was active in making crafts. She was a member of the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church and, for many years, took care of the Coral arrangements and church decorating. Dorothy was preceded in death by her brother. Clayton in 1939. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Wayne; her sons. Larry and Kay of Lansing, Gordon and Diane of Woodland, and Charles and Pam of Paris, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; her brothers, Melvin (Betty) Rairigh, and Vivian (Maige) Rairigh of Vermontville; her sisters, Ione (John) Sayer of Lyons, and Ilenc Pierce of Lansing; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. December 1, 1999 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mel Trotter Mission or a mission of your choice. | | "^Broc^enePaxto^* WOODLAND - Mr. Brock Gene Paxton, age 50, of Woodland, passed away Friday. November 26, 1999. Brock wu employed at Oldsmobile in Lansing for 29-1/2 years as a material handler at the Building 90 dock. He wu preceded in death by one sister. Brock is survived by his wife. Hazel; son Jesse of Sanford; step-children, BJ Farrell, and Edith Farrell of Woodland; his DELTON - Mr. Dennis Black passed away November 29.1999. one step great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 1, 1999 al Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Reverends William A. Hertel and Elmer Faust officiated. Interment will be at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Western Michigan ALS Chapter will be appreciated Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Chapel in Delton. | Dennis Black "“‘“'Rut^^Kenned^^ | NASHVILLE - Mrs. Ruth V. Kennedy, age 92, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, November 25, 1999, at Country Living Adult Foster Care in Olivet. She was bom on November 16, 1907, in Goodrich, Kansas, the daughter of Belden and Mary Louise (Good) Hoyt. Ruth graduated from Richland High School in 1926, and from Borgess Hospital School of Nursing in 1930. She was a registered nurse at Mercy Hospital in Monroe, and retired from Pennock Hospital in Hastings in 1964. Ruth was married to Theo Kennedy on October 7, 1964 and he preceded her in death on May 8. 199ft V • x N She was a^membei of omfcNMtffld United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting with her husband and gardening. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Robert; her twin sister, Helen Furlong; brothers, John, Ralph, Loyal, Cecil, and Ted. Ruth is survived by nephews, Fred (Judy) Burkhart of Bellevue, Tom (Laura) Hoyt of Williamsburg, Virginia, and Charles Hoyt of Kalamazoo; niece, Mary Harmon of Saginaw; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Sunday. November 28. 1999 at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. | ~ Ma^are^^Valdeck CALEDONIA - Mrs. Margaret E. Waldeck, age 82, of Caledonia, passed away at Oak Crest Manor in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Waldeck was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald G. Waldeck; brothers. Howard. Lawrence, Kenneth. Carroll, and Gerald; and sister. Bernice Strating. She is survived by four daughters, Nancy (Leonard) Nanzer of Caledonia, Laura (Lloyd Jr.) DeVormer of Alto, Norah (Lee) Rodgers of Three Rivers, Carla (James) Bunce of Caledonia; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; four brothers, Myron (Emma Juene) Burgess, Raymond (Ardis) Burgess, Ernest (Pauline) Burgess, Fred (Annie) Burgess; three sisters. Dorothy (Harry) Glupker, Gladys Bisbee, Geraldine Van Sweden; sisters-in-law, Jean Burgess, Marian Wanda Waldeck; brothers-in-law. Herb Waldeck, and Roland (Jo) Stating; and * and nephews. held Service^ wqrc _ on December 1,M9W at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Middleville. Pastor Tony Sikora officiated. Interment was at Holy Comers Cemetery in Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Organ Fund. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. ^"waHe^^cotT"1* [ MIAMI, FLORIDA - Mr. Walter W. Scott, age 90, passed away Monday, November 29, 1999 at Baptist Hospital in Miami, Florida. He was past superintendent of schools in several Michigan communities including Holland Area Schools and North Muskegon Area Schools. Mr. Scott was Director of Post Graduate Educational Studies a* Michigan State CALEDONIA - Mr. George H. Noffke, age 98, of Caledonia, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 1999, at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. He was bom on March 23, 1901 in Caledonia Township, Kent County, the son of Herman and Mary (Finkbeiner) Noffke. Mr. Noffke was raised in the Duncan Lake area and attended Middleville schools. He was married to Josephine Martin on October 14. 1922. Mr. Noffke was a life long farmer in the Thornappie Township area. He was employed at Keeler Brass in Middleville as maintenance man, and retired in 1971. Mr. Noffke kept himself busy doing odd jobs. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, country music, and was an outdoor enthusiast with a special fondness for fishing and hunting small game. Mr. Noffke was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Noffke; two sons, Calvin, and Frederick Noffke; one daughter, Lois Ferner. He is survived by two daughters, Betty (Stanley) Finkbeiner of Inverness, Florida, and Arlene (Charles) Visner of Lake Suzy, Florida; daughter-in-law, Kay (Jerry) Wellman of Westminister, Colorado; nine grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Kathryn Noffke, Tavie Noffke. Hazel Noffke, and Ruth Martin; brother-in-law, Frank (Mildred) Martin; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal services were held on Saturday. November 27, 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Charles Fullmer officiated. Interment was at Middleville Ml Hope Cemetery in University. He was preceded in death by a daughter. Sarah, of Long Beach, California in 1997. Mr. Scott is survived by his wife, Barbara of Miami, Florida; daughter, Ellen O'Laughlin of Hastings; and son, Paul Scott of Northridge, California; grandchildren; and great grandchildren. Interment services will be held on Friday, December 3,1999 in Buchanan. Marie E. Thurkettle MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Marie E. Thurkettle, age 95, passed away Tuesday. November 23, 1999 at Grand Valley Health Center in Grand Rapids. She was bom on January 22, 1904 in Traverse City, the daughter of Jake and Elizabeth Milbat Mrs. Thurkettle was a homemaker. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. She was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family. Mrs. Thurkettle is survived by one son, William E. Thurkettle of Middleville; one daughter, Glenna (Ralph) Smith of Hastings; tinee grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Friday morning, November Holy Family Catholic Caledonia. Reverend Father was offered 26, 1999 at Church in David E. Le Blanc was celebrant. Scripture services were held Thursday, November 25, 1999. Interment was at Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. �The Healings Banner - Thuradey. December 2 1999 - Pege 7 lake Odessa N€WS "........... ——■ ■■ ■i.iB^wgja'L' UM Guthries to celebrate 30th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Charles Guthrie will cele­ brate their 30th wedding anniversary on December 5,1999. They have lived in Del­ ton for 30 years. Mr. Guthrie worked at Flexfab tor 24 years and Mrs. Guthrie (also known as the Delton Cookie Lady) worked at the Barry County Telephone Office for 26 years. Library campaign to join holiday parade Hastings Pubic Library's -Our Library Our Community Legacy" capital campaign banner made its debut in the Summertest parade and the library this weekend win participate in the Christmas parade, "We Treasure the Old and Progress With the New." Adults and kids ol all ages are asked to join in the tun, gathering at Viking at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Doc. 4. Wear a library T-shirt, weather permitting. Bikes, strollers, etc. are welcome. For more information, call 945-4263 St» ol MKMeen Probate Court County of Barry PUBUCAWN NOTICE Decadent's Estate Rte No. W-22T32-4E Estate Ot DOROTHY KETTLE. Socta Security No 379-24-2420 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estai* ■ may be barred or attectod by th* hearing NOTICE A heartog was held on November 5. 1999. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michi gsn. before He garter Pamela A Miter, on the peMton of JACQUELYN LAITERNE A requesting M JACQUELYN LATTERNER be appomted persona! roproeentabve of DOROTHY KETTLE who teed at 11911 Gurd Rd . Dolton. Michigan and who died 9/25/99: and requeshng also that the wit of the deceased dated 9ZB/93 be admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that al cteime against the estate wW be forever barred untess presented to the (proposed) persons! reprsaentabve or to bofc- the probate court and the (proposed) personal repreleitativo wflhin 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Nebco a further gwen that the estate w« then be assigned to enttted persona appearing of record. November 23.1999 PhAp W. Dwnch (P52928) •34 King Highway. Sts 110 Katanazoo Mi 49001 (010) 344-9236 Jacquelyn Lattemer 4339 N. 3rd St. Katemazoo. Ml 49009 (016) 375-0493 (12-2) auiie or Mfcntgan Ptosm court County d Barry NOTICE OF ADMMSTRAT10N Mapandant PrrWata Ema <X JAMES A MOORE Sooal Sacurty No. 304-14-1419. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Ww rum h aw aatra may M twrad or altaoad by (w knowing Tha dacadam. wnoaa laal known addrasa was 2700 NaarwBa Road. NaaniBa. Ml 49073 dwd 0BO7S8. An Mumanr 06117/83 naa baan ad mawd as «w wa or ma dacaaaad Cradaora ol ma rlanaaaad ara noWrad mat al darrna agamat ma aataaa w« ba toravar barrad unlaaa praaamad to ma ntapandant personal rapnaaamaHia. John Barnett. 903 E MA Skoal. Haahnga. Mi 48053. or to bom me ^dependent peraonai repreeentatne and the Barry County Probale Court. Haabnga. Ml. wean 4 monma ol ma dale al pubkeahon pi mN nonce Nonce a further grven mat me estale wB be mereehw eawgnad and dlaoibured to me par. •ana anatod to A and to me admaeion of me decadent a wB to probate Obiecoons to mo admiaalon or me decedent’s wB to probate muat be Nod wNan 90 days of me dale ol pubkeabon oi mo nonce Jeffrey L Youngama (P403S3) B.-52 Cherry VMey Awe. SE. Suite A Caledonia. Ml 40313 313-381-9310 (12/2) SW^WWH A Are You Retiring or Changing Jobs Soon? If so, there will be important decisions to make concerning your retirement benefits. A wrong deci­ sion could cost you thousands in taxes and lost income. -Should you take a lump sum payment? -What are your tax consequences? -Can you receive a monthly income at your age? -What are your investment alternatives? -What is a self-directed IRA? For a Free Consultation, call... i Robin Welton 616/948-9969 Riverfront Financial Services, llc 525 W.Apple St. Hastings Michigan • Located inside Walker & Fluke PC. Ruth Shucrt will be the guest of honor at a birthday open house Saturday. Dec. 4. at Lake Manor community room for her 90th birthday. She is the mother of ten children, with half of them in this area. She formerly lived at Mulliken Joan McDaniels and hus­ band Ray have just moved from Lower Lake Road to Beech Street across the street from Fred Shucrt Jr. and wife Joyce. Des Shucrt lives in a new house on Martin Road and daughter Patricia Cole is in Lake Odessa. Lakewood United Methodist Church will present its annual dramatic production “Fill My Cup" Saturday evening at 6:30 and again Sunday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. Thia incorporates the talents of the Living Stones, the church youth puppet group, singers and more. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in town again Monday. Dec. 6, at Fellowship Hall. Donors are to come between noon and 5:45. Marian Durkee is chairman of the local effort with help from others who dis­ tribute posters and serve the canteen as well as staffing the tables for registration. Friends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 7. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, Dec. 9. at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be Bernie Smith, with a program on his Amtrak trip. Lakewood Community Services has its biggest project of the year next u~k, a hol­ iday food basket program. Workers are needed for an hour or several hours. Wednesday the set-up time is from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. is the longest day, with sorting and packing from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Hundreds of cans of food are sorted into grocery shopping carts loaned by Carl’s Supermarket. Boxes for the destina­ tions arc put in place and numbered on the first night. Then on Friday, work goes from 9 a.m. until I p.m. for wrapping and final additions. Saturday, Dec. 11. is delivery time, starting at 9 a.m. It would be nice to have enough drivers and helpers so each time had to make just one trip. Gifts of toys, hats and mittens, socks go in every chikft home. Central United Methodist Church will have a Chnstmas program “Twas The Night Before," using the familiar Clement Moore poem as a format for the onginal Christmas story. More than 50 children and youth will take part Sunday, Dec. 12. The Congregational Women's Fellowship will meet Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. Naomi Panley will present the program Christmas Round the Town had it usual crowds, especially on Friday. Visitors to the Dcpot/Muscum shopped for naked goods and for items displayed by crafter V.A. Goodrich of Portland. She exhibited antique linens, crocheted items and more Visitors enjoyed the showcases filled with antique toys, books, paper dolls, and more The ticket off cc was pressed into service to showcase some toy laundry equipment and antique dolls in cases. Some of the visitors at the depot were fourth graders who brought their parents to sec the tree and painted Chnstmas pictures done at school. The tree then was sent to TruValue Hardware, where it would be seen by dozens of customers. The tree ornaments were mostly drums, engines, gingerbread men and dolls with button eyes. Three chil­ dren from each of four classrooms came to do the decorating under the guidance of teacher Dana Troub. After a walk in the brisk air Wednesday, they were glad to get into a warm building. Bonnie Leak flew home alone from Arizona to attend the funeral of her brother, Bruce Walkington. Meantime her daugh­ ter’s family had come from California and her son’s family had come from Ohio for Thanksgiving to Arizona. She flew back Wednesday afternoon. Ni'cc Cynthia Ackerson and husband Dennis had a major fire on Thursday. His machine shop burned as well as a travel trailer outside. Dennis suffered bums on his arms and face. Cynthia is Bruce's daughter. Marian (McMillen) and Tom Weinberg of Buchanan hosted her sisters: Delores from California and Lorraine and husband Don of Woodland Township on Thanksgiving. The visitors got to see the new granddaugh ter of the Weinbergs. Orville and Virginia Decker hosted their five sons and their families Sunday, num­ bering 25. Friends and family of Ferris Lathrop were notified of his death on Thanksgiving Day. During the Lake Odessa years, he had several business ventures. He had a dealer­ ship for Cockshutt tractors. He and Elouise purchased the Hart building on Fourth Avenue and used it in many ways, they had a hatchery business with some of the coops on their property on Tupper Lake Street at a century old farmhouse, which was built before there was a village. For a few years the store building was rented to an Ionia hardware firm. Then began a very success­ ful project. The Skogmo store, featuring clothing and dry goods, began in the Hart building. This gave employment to the daughters and Elouise was manager. In time they expanded tc the bnck Marvin building next south with a wide archway between. The fabric and sewing needs department was highly popular. During these years Ferris worked as a corrections officer at one of the prisons at Ionia and took many coi- —a—.—...................... • „• t-------------- s*------------- •' „, jftfl Chiidren from fourth grade stand beside their art work for the depot open house. Moms and grandmoms helped youth fellowship members with their apple pie sale Shown here are Ann Bump. Sharon Rohrbacher. Donna Stnmback with the Barcroft ladies in the foreground. lege courses classes to enhance his skills. In season the store handled bedding plants out front. This filled a local need. During the Florida early years Ferris was once inter­ viewed on a national TV program, possibly “Sixty Minutes." The Santa parade will be held on Saturday. Dec. 4, starting at 10 a.m. starting on Tupper Lake Street and heading south to the village park where Santa waits io sec the children after his ride through town. Lakewood young children were featured in a Grand Rapids Press story about their visit to Chariton Park recently. Teacher Shawn Hazel was quoted. They had a demonstration from a park staff member on Native American use of projectiles. The tool was an atlatl. used to propel a spear. This group was the early primary program. Also in the recent Press was a photo and mention of Kerrie Idcma, who has joined a realty firm. She is the youngest daughter of Richard and Pauline Wolverton of Musgrove Highway. Last week the VanderPlocg brothers from Holland were in town trying to learn some­ thing about the grocery store which their grandparents had before 1920. They had with them a photograph of the stored inte­ rior, their grandparents Bert and Johanna and their father, who was a young child at the time. The store had a pressed tin ceiling with a cove molding. Canned goods were on planks along the front of a showcase. Full-length stocking hung by clothespins from a line strung above the showcase. Wooden buckets were in the aisle and so was a wooden rocking chair. More canned goods were -on wall shelves. Colorful advertising pieces were mounted along one wail n^gr, the thread cabinet. From tax records at the depot they learned that the store must have been rented because only personal property was taxed. From micro­ films of old Waves, they learned that in January 1914 their grandfather took over operation of the Model Grocery, which had been run by C.F. Jackson and Reed. Docs anyone know for sure which store this was? It could be the Garlinger Market which still has a tin ceiling and cover molding. However, the number of rows on the ceiling docs not match the present number. Give someone who’s moved away...a GIFT of Keeping In Touchl Give a Banner Subscription. Call 945-9554. HOLTDAy 49.95 PORTRAITS No Fees' Choice OP Three NEW ‘Backgrounds' One Pose Package Includes: One-lCxl3,Tu£-8xlOs, BONUS Four-5x7s, Four-37ix5s Photographer WiB Be Available These 5 Days Only: Wednesday, frocoffnbor 1 through Sunday, December 5 Photography Hours: HhOO a.m. - 7:00 p.m. WAL*MART_ Portrait Studio J Hurry! One Week Only! �Page 8 - Th* Hastings Bannat - Thursday, Decamber 2. 1999 nia, it is midnight in Maine. Strange as it Dad abuse Pennock Guild donates rocking chair Pennock Hospital Pediatric Guild No. 5 recently purchased a new rocking chair tor the hospital's Family Birthing Center. The chair will be used to rock newborns and infants during a hospital stay. Since its origination in 1972. Guild No. S has pur­ chased electronic baby scales, rocking chairs and pads, folding beds, recliners, tele­ visions. video cassette recorders, educational videos, coloring books, toys, and hol­ iday decorations. Pictured (standing, from left) are guild members Ruth Hokanson and Louetta Allen, and Pennock Hospital Representative Matt Thompson Seated is registered nurse Carol Stayton. Notice of Mortgage Forectoouro Sale IMS ARM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Deteurt has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery A. Hammond and Dame L_ Hammond, husband and wde (ongmai mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee dated August 29. 1994. and recorded on August 30. 1994 in Uber 813, on Page 458. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Atlantic Mortgage and Investment Cor­ poration. as assignee by an assignment dated June 2. 1997. which was recorded on August 4. 1997. m Uber 704. on Page 56. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to be due et the date hereof the sum of FIFTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIVE AND 68/100 dotars (857.805 68). mctodmg interact a! 8 875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained r said mortgage and the statute r such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast ngs. Mi at 1 00 pjn. on January 13. 200C Said premier are sSuabon in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are descried as: Lots 10 and 11 of Stock 6 of Lincoln Partr Addi­ tion to too Oty of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 55. The redemption period shall be 6 morah(s) from toe dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case toe redemption period shafi be 30 days from toe date o' such sale Dated: December 2, 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suda 100 Bingham Fama. Mt 48025 F«e 8990505518 Panthers (12-30) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby gwen that the Barry County Planning Commission win conduct a public hear­ ing for toe following Special Use Perak’s: CASE NO. SP 21 -99 - John Carpenter, (^pkcant); Eldora Carpenter, (property owner). LOCATION Al 1005 Bristol Rd. on the South­ west comer of Bristol & Manning Lake Rdc.. in Sec. 12. Barry Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for immediate family suppiemental housing for a hearth impaired parent. MEETING DATE December 13. 1999 TIME 7 30 P.M. PLACE Community Room in the Courts & Law Budding at 220 West Court St.. Hastings, Michi- Site inspection of the above descnbed property win be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing Interested persons deairing to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wW be given toe opportunity to be heard at toe above mentioned time and place. Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or taxed to 616-946-4820 The special use application to wWtotils for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. Slate St . Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 Am. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 pjn.). Monday thru Friday. Please csa toe Planning Office al 948-4830 for further in­ formation. ... ■ . - ' The County of Barry wfl provide ns coos ary auKWary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to ndividuato with dtoaMBiss at toe meetm^hearrg upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. indMdutos w«h disables requiring auxilary aids or services should contact toe County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brawn, County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hast mgs, Ml 49058, (616) 948-4891 DebbieS Smith Barry County Clerk (12-2) every nx weeki. My maher-m-liw went back to work part time to Finance these tnpa We phone each other every two days because our 3-year-old daughter and Dear Ann Landers: The letter from “M.A.D.” prompted me to write. She said her ex-husband was obsessive and poten­ tially violent. That train can run both ways. 1 was an abused husband. During 10 years of marriage, starting on our honey­ moon, my wife became more and more abusive, first verbally, then, physically. Years of counseling resulted in very little improvement. Every day. I lived in fear of her unprovoked attacks and storming rages. Finally, one night, my wife brutally beat me in front of our 7-year-old daughter. That was the night 1 decided I had had enough, and packed up and left. Why is there such silence about women who abuse? And why was I silent? First, I loved her, and hoped she would change. Second, I wanted to stay in the marriage to protect my daughter from my wife. Her anger was often directed at our child, too. Third, 1 was ashamed of myself for putting up with it. After years and $55,000 in legal fees. I was finally successful in defending myself against her charges that I was the abuser, and got custody of our daughter. My ex-wife was ordered by the court to get therapy to deal with her severe emo­ tional disturbance, as a condition of being allowed to see our daughter. I am now in a wonderful, happy relation­ ship with a gentle, mentally healthy woman. My daughter is much happier, and is doing better in every aspect of her life. I deeply regret all the years 1 wasted hoping my ex­ wife would change. Tell your readers that younger son have developed such a close relationship with their grandparents that they insist on hearing their voices often. My in-laws also mail cards and gifts frequently, and our children love to receive them. The whole family looks forward to the grandparents' visits because our children get undivided, one-on-one, loving attention from them, and my husband and I are free to spend some much-needed time alone or with our friends. Ili too bad "Smothered" is so ungrateful for her in-laws* attention. Her attitude is selfish, and she is denying her children a wonderful relationship with their grandpar­ ents. - Loved and Fortunate in Dallas. Dear Dallas: Your response was a case study in what good family relationships are all about. You are doing a splendid job, and 1 congratulate you. Angry grandpa Dear Ann Landen: I am a 40-year-old professional woman, married to a wonder­ ful man. After numerous failed attempts to become pregnant, we have decided to adopt two infants from China. The problem is my 74-year-old widowed father. I am his only child, and he is com­ pletely against our adopting children. Dad haj told us repeatedly that if we go through with the adoptions,he will cut us out of his wiH and have no further contact with me or my husband. Ann, I have told my father that his money is not important to me, but I would like his approval so he can enjoy being a grandfa­ ther. He will not listen to anything I say, and whenever we bring up the subject, he ex­ plodes in anger. We expect the adoption to go through within a few months. Should wc continue to talk to Dad about this in the hope that he will change his mind, or should we just keep quiet? - Betwixt and Between in the Midwest. Dear B. and B.: It sounds as if Grampa's mind is not only closed, but nailed shut. Say nothing more about the subject. I’ll bet when the child puts his chubby arms around Grampa’s neck, he will thaw out. If this doesn't happen, don’t press the issue. Just figure it is his loss. women can be abusers, too. It¥ time to break the silence and get out of those sick situations. And please tell us. Ann, if there are resources available for abused men. They need all the help they can get. - Fi­ nally Happy Dad. Dear Dad: You were brave to write, and I thank you. Abused husbands arc not as rare as you think. I have heard from several over the years and printed their letters. The Do­ mestic Violence Hotline helps abused men as well as abused women. For more infor­ mation on local resources, please call I800-799-SAFE (I-8OO-799-7233) or, for the hearing impaired, TTY: 1-800-787­ 3224. P.S.: It is not wimpy to seek protec­ tion from a physically abusive woman. Vio­ lence sometimes escalates to murder. Not smothered Calling time Dear Ann Landen; J just read the letter from “Nearly Smothered in the U.S.A.,’’ who complained that her in-laws visit every two months, call twice a week, constantly mail cards and gifts, and take up precious "family time." I have a very similar situa­ tion, but I feel quite differently about it. Although my husband's parents live more than 1,000 miles away, they consider the family a priority, and sacrifice their week­ ends and hard-earned money to visit us may seem, wc "numbskulls" (their term, not mine) are nor anxious lo chai with the nice folks on the West Coast at that hour Most of us are asleep. Wc don't like the phone waking us up at such a ndiculous hour, but you don't hear us complaining to Ann Landers. Tell those sourpasscs to try smiling in­ stead. It’s wonderful exercise for the face, and postpones wrinkling. - Lorraine in Wa­ terville, Maine. Dear Waterville: I doubt that your letter will result in many smiles on the West Coast, but I’m sure you spoke for many readers on the East Coast, and I thank you Please, folks, before you call someone in a different time zone, check with the operator if you aren’t sure what time it is there. Worst gift Dear Ann Landers: Several years ago, 1 enclosed this clipping from the Oregon Register-Guard when I sent out my Christ­ mas cards to all my friends and relatives. They thought it was pretty funny, so now, I’m sharing it with you. I hope you will print it one of these days, maybe a few weeks before Christmas. - Billie in Spring­ field. Ore. Dear Billie: Here is your contribution, which will appear well before Chnstmas. I hope the fruitcake lovers (I am not among them) won’t be offended: An American Express survey about Christmas gifts found that the fruitcake was chosen most often from a list of "worst" holiday gifts. It even finished ahead of “no gift at all," the second choice. Fruitcake was picked as the worst gift by 31 percent, “no gift” by 18 percent. Anything that has to be assembled was third on the list of bad ideas, followed by damaged gifts, another tie or House, and a gift that needs batteries but doesn't come with them. Have trouble sleeping at night and don t want to get involved in a novel? "A Collec­ tion ofMy Favorite Gems ofthe Day " is the perfect bed-stand mate Send a self-ad­ dressed. long business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Collec­ tion. do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.25). Tofind out more about Ann Landers and read here past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate web page al www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Hastings Mutual has new vice president Dear Am Landen: I'm tired of those West Coast grouches who think people who live in New York can’t tell what time it is. They are angry when they get phone calls at 6 in the morning because some idiot on the East Coast can’t figure out the time differ­ ence. Let me tell you what it feels like to be on the other side. When it is 9 p.m. in Califor­ Keith E. Jandahl Barry County Transit provides transportation to Grand Rapids. Call today to reserve your seat. Iffl im..Depart Hastings The new service currently serves first shift hours (7 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and will expand to other shifts as demand grows. 6:20 a.m..Slops in MkMMv*, 6: 50 un./mt Grand Rapids 7: 00 a.m. Return tram Grand Rapids 7:20 a.mSlops in MxkSevfc Fares — $2 one way ($1 senior rate) Route begins in the city of Hastings, then proceeding north along M-37 to Middleville for one or more stops, then to Grand Rapids, making stops at work sites in the airport industrial area. 7:35 sjn.Arrive Hastings 4:20 pm. Stops in Middleville teacher and coach. Jandahl brings 22 years of broad-based propeny/casualty insurance experience to his position with Hastings Mutual. He and his wife, Roxanne, live in Caledonia. They have two grown children. Brian and Stacy, and a daughter. Amanda, who still lives at home. The JandahL enjoy family camping, along with many other outdoor activities, and arc enjoying the beauty of Michigan after coming from the 4:35 pan.Arrive Hastings plains of South Dakota. j IML oVnEUvIX JBMMMBflflsnKBnl 300 pan..Depart Hastngs 320 pan. .Stops in Middleville 3.50 p-m.Arrive Grand Rapids 4:00 p.m.Return from Grand Rapids NEW Mid-day run Evey Thursday to Woodland Mall Departs 11 a.m. — Returns 4 p.m. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company has announced the appointment of Keith E. Jandahl to vice president-underwriting. A native of South Dakota, Jandahl began his employment with Hastings Mutual June 28. He is a graduate of Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., with majors in business education and social sciences and minors in coaching and drivers educa­ tion. He is a former high school business We will also make a stop at Woodland Mall for link-up with the Grand Rapids Area Transit Authority (GRATA). Q THURSDAYS ONLY 11:00 a.m.Depart Hastings 11:20 aan............................................................................ .Stops in MiddlevSe 11: 50 a.m.Arrive Grand Rapids Call (616) 948-8098 Talk to one of our helpful dispatchers for information Noon.Return from Grand Rapids 12: 20 p.m.Stops in Middleville 12:45 panAmve Hastings and to reserve a seat! Fax (616) 948-8154 ...in need of Quality printing? Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK1 |-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings * TimM may wy m domand grow Call 616-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 2. 1999 - Page 9 thing from them in a great while. I have not seen cither of them or Jacob Johnson this summer. If I know where to write I would wntc to them. 1 do not know whether Mayo folks know that Thomas is dead or not. if you have any chance to send word to them I think it would be best to do so. I would write but have forgotten the directions. I or rather Warren got a letter from Lorenzo and Rufus. Lo wrote that he was not as well as he was when he left home I do not think of any thing more to write this time, you spoke of you taking the painful responsibility of From Time to Time... ——---------------------------------------- - —- Oliver Reed hears from Castleton Township By Joyce F. Weinbrecht “It is with pleasure I take my pen in hand LEGAL NOTICES to write a few lines to you to let you know that I im well al present and hope these few lines will find you enjoying the same “I have just received a line from you dat­ ed Sept 14 I had one from Rosetty Rasey and one from Permclia Graham or Jeffres as you are a mind to call it and also one from you when I joined the regiment about three weeks ago “I wu glad to hear that the land was paid for and the harvesting done we have had some very hard fighting for a few weeks past and had good success I must cut this short for the boss that have got played out hones is going to harpers ferry to get new ones and they are ready to go and I must send this letter there to get it mailed. I got in your last eight stamps which is very exceptable as they arc the first (you wrote as if you had sent some before if so I have not got them ) I have got and I was out. well I must close, be of good cheer, put your trust in God and my prayers shall be offered in you behalf, this from your brother and well wisher and truest friend till death, good by. O S. Rood Nottca of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Wifliam E Vogel, a smgte man (original mortgagors) to TMS Mortgage inc., dba The Money Store. Mort­ gagee. dated May 6 1999. and recorded on May 12. 1999 m Document No 1029499. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 12/100 (841.77912). mcludmg interest al 11 450% per annum Under the power ol sale contained *in said Middle town Oct 21. 1864 Dear brother and S.stcr “Again I take my pen in hand to write a few lines to you let you know how I am get­ ting along. Well I am well with the excep­ tion of sore eyes I received you letter of u.e 5th and was sorry to hear that so promising a young man as Mr Stanford should be called away Although death is so common here it don't seem as it used to me. day before yesterday 1 passed over the battle­ field and the ground wu Utterly strewed with dead bodies, many were the promising young man that was laid low in death but I will not dwell on the horrors of war. we gained a glorious victory and put the rebels to flight and captured fort • seven pieces of artillery and one hundred wagons and one hundred ambulances and about three thou­ sand prisoners Although as to prisoner we can't brag the reb came down on ths. Sin corps a bout four oclock in the morning adk took (hem by surprise while they were sleeping and they got the better of them and took about as many prisoners as wc took of them and took 21 pieces of artillery, they hustled the prisoners away so fast we could not get them back wc took the artillery back and pieces of theirs so our profits of the day was the glories of victory 26 pieces of artillery 100 wagons and 100 ambu­ lances. there was wagon loads of muskets strewed over the ground, my eyes are so bad I must close write often and I will do the same, give my respects to all, this from your brother in the army, good by O S Reed Nov. 15th, 1864 Dear Sister “1 take my pen in hand to write in a few lines to you in answer to your of the 26 of Oct. I was glad to h*ar that you was all well at that time and this will inform you that I am able to be around ti o not well. “We moved camp last week in order to get near our base of supplies and the talk is that we arc going to winter quarters here We have had -mother brush with the rebs and captured 180 pnsoners and five pieces of artillery and made the rest scadadlc on . double quick. ‘You wrote that Mary Walker and Lev i Everts was mamed but did not say who they got mamed to. 1 would like to know the name of both parties that are thu happi­ ly joined together. “Them postage stamps came very aceptaMe as I had but one left. “The talk is that we are to be paid off again next week, if wc do I shall be able to send about 23 dollars but would like to hear from the 60 that 1 sent before, before 1 send any more “The ?th Michigan regiment have turned over their old horses and have gone to Washington to get new ones “I can't think of any thing more to write so 1 will close, hoping to hear from you again soon, this from your affectionate brother O S Reed to Jane C Hart added on to the letter of Nov 15. 1864 Nov. 24. 1864 “Well Jane I will try and finish this letter I was called away to go or picket before I had any chance to send this to the office and we came off picket about eleven oclock and the next morning before day we had order to start on a raid to front royal and wc got back last night we had a pretty rough time I can tell you. it rained all day and all night the first day and night that we marched and it was so cold that the bundles on the sad­ dles froze I was wet through and what little time wc had to rest was on the cold wet finding a woman for me. 1 would here sug­ gest if you know of any one that you think is worthy please give me their address, that is if you think it would be of any use. it would really be a pleasure to me to corre­ spond with some amiable and respectful lady, that is so without any joking. I wait anxious for an answer." Your truly O S Reed Next week Oliver Reed spends the holi­ days in a Camp near Winchester. J'a General George G. Meade, Commander of the Army of the Potomac. ground, imagine our comfort after being up two nights on the picket and the third night got to bed bout midnight and routed al four in the saddle all day and part of the night in .he nur. «nd then laid down with the wet ground for our bed and the falling rain for our covering, last night 1 had,a good sleep and felt first rate to day. old rhobbys gurillies as wc call them just made a dash on our camp and I have just returned after chasing him there, the orders is come to saddle our horses and I must stop and f~mish some oth­ er time. “Well another day has dawned and 1 am in my thirteth year. We went out last night... Dec. 4th, 1864 Camp near Winchester Much Beloved and respected Sister “With the greatest satisfaction imagin­ able 1 received your letter on the 21 of Nov. and was glad to hear that you was all well though I am very sorry to hear that your teeth were so sick as to be confined to their head, it would be a joke on the head if they should get out that’s so by jovc I hope they will stop aching though before long for they used to tell my woman that it was a bad sign but enough of such nonscncc “We have just returned from a raid down in the Louden Valley, wc started Monday morning and got back Saturday night we had a bulley old time. I’ll bet you the weath­ er was as nice as it could be. On arriving in the Valley we was called up in line and the following order was read to the whole com­ mand to go forth by regiment and scour the valley and bum all mills and bams and graniencs and stacks and drive in all the cattle and sheep and hogs and capture all horses and lead them in and catch all gunl­ ine that wc could. And forage gram and hay for our horses and also eatables for ouiselves such as turkeys chickens geese ducks flour potatoes cabbage turnip butter milk sugar honey apples and in fact every thing that we wanted to cat or dnnk. we found one place where they had more cider than we could drink and carry off in our canteens and we took the bung out of the barrels and let it run on the ground and such a drove of cattle and sheep and hogs that we drove off you never saw I do not know how many there was but you will be apt to see the account of it in the papers before long and also the number of mills and bams and stacks that we burned. We caught a number of gurillies. I do not know how many wc lost one man out of our regiment Co. H I forget his name. “I received a letter from uncle Henry today. He said that there was a new comer by the name of Hams that wanted to suumer farrow that ground and put it on sha.es and I told him to let him to do it and thought that Mr. Little would do the chop­ ping. I spoke of in one of my letters. As to that straw I do not know what it is worth as I never saw it. You can have it and allow me what its worth or what your a mind to. I sup­ pose 1 am ow-ing you considerable by this time bu< as you have the first handling of my money you must look out for yourelf and keep account of it for 1 have not a scratch of account one way or the othci and mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pari of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings, Ml at 1.00 p m . on January 6. 2000 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 289 of Qty formerly Village. of Hastings, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, thence West 16 rods for the place of beginning; thence North 8 rods, thence West 4 rods; thence South 8 rods, thence East 4 rods to the place of beginning. be­ ing a part of blank block Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date* of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 25.1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 90150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 9991112635 Mustangs (12/23) State of Michigan In the Family Division of the 5th Judicial Circuit (County of Barry) File No. Hon. James H. Fisher Affidavit for Publication Jessica Leigh Musser*. Howard Perry Laney. Defendant. AFFIDAVIT FOR PUBLICATION JESSICA LEIGH MUSSER. BEING DULY SWORN. DESPOSES AND SAYS AS FOL­ LOWS That she married the Defendant. Howard Perry Laney on 3-13-96. 1. I make this Affidavit in support of a Motion for Publication pursuant to MCR 2.105(1) and MCR 2.106(d). 2a. That I am seekrg a divorce from the de­ fendant 2b. I have attempted Service of Process at the Defendant's last known address: 843 Third St. SW fl. Grand Rapids 49503 and I have not been able to serve the Defendant I know of no other way of giving actual notice of these divorce proceedngs, other than by nowipnpof publication. I seek a divorce safety to be able to preserve and protect my legal rights. Jessica I Musser Subscribed and sworn to before me. this 8 day of November. 1999 Jane L Martneu Ingham County. Michigan My Commission Expires: 10-23-2003 daw NOTICE OF MQHIfiAQ££QflEGLQfiyB£_SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN W1_L BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred m the conditions of a mortgage made by JOHN H. BERENDS and DONNA S BERENDS a/k/a DONNA SUE BERENDS husband and wife, whose address is 7410 McCords Avenue S.E, Alto. Michigan 49302 (collectively 'Mortgagor*), to FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN. ACA. an instrumentality of the United States, having its principal office at 3225 Walker Avenue N W. PO Box 141520. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49514­ 1520 (-Mortgagee*) dated June 30. 1994. and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan on uuty 7, 1994 m Uber 609. Page 332 (the 'Mortgage') By reason of such default the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby deciares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Eight and 85/100 Doflars (8187.978 85) No SUH or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and Io pay the above amount, with interest, as provided m the Mortgage, and al legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney lee aBowed by law. and ail taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sate, the Mortgage wB be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest odder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. December 9. 1999. at two o'clock in the afternoon The premtsas covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Thornappie. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as inflows Beginning at a point on the North and South 1X4 tone of Section 12. distant South 00*1827* East 1257 94 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section thence South 00*1627* East 332 00 teet along said 1/4 line, thence South 89*42*58* west 1313 66 teet to the West fane of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 12. said West tone ateo being the centertine of Moe Road, thence North 00*1009* West. 332 00 feet along sa.d West law. thence North 89*42*58* East. 1313.Q5 teet to the POB Subject to an easement tor pubke highway purposes over the Westerly 33 teet thereof for Moe Road, and any other ease­ ments or restnehons of record Al in Section 12. T4N. R10W Together with al fixtures, tenements, heredita­ ments and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to this real estate The redemption period shaH be one (1) year from the date of sate Dated November 11.1999 FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN. ACA Mortgagee itmoeny nwegonos WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N W Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2469 (616) 752-2000 (12-2) Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 John Singleton Mosby, leader of “Mosby" Irregular using hit and run tactics against the Union Army. Oliver Reed refers to them as Mosby’s Gurillies (Guerril las). I have told you if there was any thing that you wanted to take it and allow me what it is worth. One thing I want you to see to not to let anything in your orchard to spoil the trees and if you work the • ind be careful of the trees, OS. Reed Dec 10th, 64 Dear Sister Jane “Again I take my pen in hand to write a few lines to you to let you know that I am well at this time and hope these few lines will find you enjoying the same blessing. In your last your wrote that it was snowing there like fury and this will inform you that we have snow here in the sunny south as well as there last night it snowed nearly all night this morning the snow was about six inches deep and it was very cold here for the last three days I have got a very good house made it is seven by ten feet in size and four of us live in it. there is none loo much room I can tell you that I would not mind that if I had the ones that came out with me but no they arc not here I have just heard from Mr Mayo he is dead he was taken prisoner at Trevillion Station and afterwards died in a rebel land His poor wife is left to mourn his loss and as to Mr Jones and Mr whitty i have not heard any Detail snopjp Full Auto Detailing Service Bring your vehicle in for a thorough cleaning ~ inside i out! Pick-up & Delivery Available GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Located W Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Ave. Hastings • 948-8000 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 2. 1999 < < me h think < I it... by Jim Jensen All-Barry County a time to reflect, a time to smile It was a day to honor great athletes, great students and great people. On Tuesday. J-Ad Graphics had the picasun of taking 109 All-Barry County jocks to lunch. From a list of 109 invited, 109 made the trip to Hastings High School and Arby's Restaurant in Hastings for this special occasion. Imagine that, not one was absent. It seems that nobody turns down a free lunch and we were real happy about that. Athletes from Hastings. Delton Kellogg, Thornapple Kellogg (Middleville). Maple Valley. Lakewood and Barry County Christian high schools were in attendance. The athletes were chosen to the J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County teams for girls’ cross country, boys' cross country, football, basketball, girls’ tennis, boys' golf and boys soccer. Nominations were sought from the coaches and the teams were then decided on by the J-Ad Graphics sports staff. Talk about a tough job. It was quite a fall season for a few of our area athletic teams: • The Thornappie Kellogg High School girls' cross country team won the Class B Stale championship. • Football teams at Hastings. Thornappie Kellogg and Maple Valley all participated in the post-season playoffs. • The Lady Trojans from Thornappie Kellogg made it to the State quarterfinals in basketball, before Flint Powers knocked them out of the tourney on Tuesday night. • The tennis team at Hastings High made a repeal performance at the State finals. • And the Saxon soccer squad look pan in a regional champ onship before bowing out of the post-season extravaganza. It made for a lot of great memories and there were ..plenty.u^f area accomplishments to cherish. Bringing us back to Tuesday. Let me just say that there are a lot of people I wish to thank for making Tuesday, and the *99 fall sports seasons, go so splendid. 1. The athletes. Not just the so-called stars, either. A team can not achieve its best unless everyone on the team contributes. And that was certainly proven around here this fall. 2. The athletic directors from the five Barry County high schools. Without your help, I would certainly be lost. Or let's just say more lost. 3. The bus drivers, who make all of those late night trips, and the secretaries, who take all of my stupid phone calls. 4. The employees at Arby's for putting up with such a wonderful fiasco. 5. Perry Hardin, Shelly Sulser (and other staff members) for taking all of tho*e great pictures. 6. Jon Gambee for writing the "Story of the Year." If you're not sure of what story I am referring to, pick up a copy of the Nov. 9 of the Maple Valley News. It makes for great reading. 7. The families I have met along the way, proving that Barry County truly is a wonderful place to be. 8. And the sports sponsors that we are fortunate to have here at J-Ad Graphics. The way we honor our jocks could not be done without the sponsors' support. Agjjn. back to Tuesday. Following pictures at Hastings High School, we proceeded to Arby's for x>me good food and some good time to mingle. I've said it before, this opportunity is one that I look forward to every year. To see the athletes from our six schools come together, tell stories and show those great smiles, it's truly a time that cannot be put into words. And don't worry. I will get those All­ Barry County certificates out in the next couple of weeks. The holiday season is fast approaching and that usually means some time off. When you assemble a great group like the one we had Tuesday, you usually hear many great stories. And that was certainly the case, although many I probably shouldn't repeat. Call it off the record stuff. Tuesday brought together brothers Rollie Ferris, a teacher at HHS, and Bill Ferris, an honored jock from Delton Lady Trojan eagers, Jennings headline B.C. basketball stars It has been quite the season for the Thornapple Kellogg High School (Middleville) girls' basketball team. And four of the seven players on Barry County's first team just happen to be Lady Trojans including freshman Leslie Crowley. Crowley, a 6-2 center, has helped guide her squad to the State quarterfinals, Tuesday at Lansing Eastern against Flint Powers. Another sparkler on the first team is Hastings High School senior Virginia Jennings. Jennings, a 5-5 guard who recently signed to play college ball at the University of Buffalo, scored over 1,000 points in her fours years on the Saxon varsity. The first and second teams for this year’s J-Ad Graphics Barry County squads have height, quickness, plenty of scoring potential and top-of-thc-line defense. Here is a look at the members of the first and second kams: 1st Team • Shannon Spencer (Lakewood): A senior guard, Spencer was a first team member of the Capital Circuit team. Averaged 11 points and made 48 assists and 54 steals. • Jessica Cook (Maple Valley): A senior tri-captain. Cook ranks th rd all- time in M.V. girls basketball history with 880 points. Scored 360 in 1999. Her 91 blocks this fall are a school record. Led the team in rebounding with 174 and was second on the team with 35 assists. • Virginia Jennings (Hastings): Was one of 35 players named best in the state by the Detroit Free Press prior to the *99 hoop campaign. Led the Lady Saxons to an appearance in the district final versus TK. Played four years on varsity. • Sarah Sebat (Middleville): A 5-9 guard, Schut is one of five key seniors on the Lady Trojans team. Not only a big scorer, but also tough on defense and a floor leader for coach Marcy Uyl's championship squad. • Jill Williams (Middleville): A 6- 0 senior post, Williams not only has the capability of stepping out and popping a long three-pointer, but she can also come up with a big steal or an opportunistic blocked shot on defense. • Payshence Erb (Middleville): A 5-7 point guard, Erb's responsibility was to make sure that the Lady Trojans offense executed, and it has. Another tenacious defender just like Schut and Williams. • Leslie Crowley (Middleville): Making first team All-State as a freshman is quite an accomplishment Crowlev was a star in the post, with big plays on both ends of the floor. 2nd Team • Audra Love (Lakewood): A junior forward, Love averaged 11 points, pulled down 139 rebounds and made 42 steals. • Stephanie Maciasa (Lakewood): A junior center, Maciasz had a point norm of 7. collected 142 rebounds and managed 28 blocked shots. • Jill Benschoter (Lakewood): Scored 8 points per game and made 39 steals on defense. A senior forward. • Sarah Cook (Maple Valley): Just a sophomore. Cook led the Valley squad with 77 assists and 89 steals. Was second on the squad with 152 points. • Michelle Griggs (Hastings): A 5-5 senior guard, Griggs was a big plus for Hastings' eagers scoring points and giving her team important plays on the defensive side of the floor. • Jessica Crowley (Middleville): A quiet leader, the 5-8 wing tallied 21 points in a district victory over Stateranked Wayland. • Heidi Schmidt (Barry County Christian): The senior forward scored 177 points (12.6 per game) and had 144 rebounds or 11.1 per contest Kellogg. Give Bill a couple more yean and he should be similar in size and accolades with Rollie. Some of my favorite memories from Tuesday: • It wis great to see Jill Williams and Virginia Jennings together, smiling again. • It was great to see Ben Lucas' "serious side." • It felt wonderful io be around an outgoing personality like Kara Hutchens. • It was heartwarming to witness all of the loving mannerisms from our future leaders. • It was a real help to have HHS athletic director Steve Hoke giving me a lending hand, or two. • It was horrible to see the awful shiner that Bill Ferris has, but it didn't seem to bother him a whole lot. • It was great to be with a State champion like Danielle Quisenberry, but I still do not wish to challenge her in a race anytime soon. • And it was truly our honor to see all of the great people from HHS, DKHS, TKHS, MVHS, LHS and BCC Thanks a million. Talk to you soon. Basketball Stars: Barry County's first and second team girts basketball teams include (front row, from left) Shannon Spencer, Jessica Cook, Virginia Jennings, Sarah Schut, Jill Williams. Payshence Erb, Leslie Crowley; (back row) Audra Love, Stephanie Maciasz, Jill Benschoter, Sarah Cook, Michelle Griggs, Jessica Crowley and Heidi Schmidt. Barry County gridders create havoc on the fields Three football teams from Barry County — Maple Vllley, Hastings and Middleville — found spots in this year's playoffs. And a couple of talented area gridders even found spots on the All-State teams named last week. In tribute to the gridiron success, J-Ad Graphics has selected this year's Barr)' County offensive and defensive teams. Here they are: Offense • Rod Reynolds (Delton Kellogg): All-KVA at tight end. Made five catches for 89 yards. Considered a "devastating blocker." • Zac Traer (Middleville): Considered an "emotional leader". Truer was TK's No. 1 pass option and a "reliable” blocker. Had eight receptions for 173 yards. • Ben Lucas (Middleville): A two-way starter for two years. A dominant left tackle (6-3, 227) with “excellent” feet. • Chad VanEngen (Maple Valley): A two-year starter, the 6-1, 2oo-pound senior stood tall from his guard position. • Bill Ferris (Delton Kellogg): Received All-State acclaim and in his coaches words, "he's a horse." At 5-11, 267 pounds, the junior was the highest vote getter in the KVA and averaged 7 pancakes per game. Also was second on the team in tackles with 91. • Shawn Veitch (Lakewood): First team All-Capital Circuit and had a blocking score of 90 percent. Voted • Eric Goris (Maple Valley): The 6-3, 210-pound junior was tough to block from his tackle position. Had 48 tackles and two blocked punts. • Bob Cole (Lakewood): Second team Capital Circuit Made 11 catches for 193 yards and scored two touchdowns. On defense made 49 tackles and 3 interceptions. • Adam Schantz (Hastings): Made 22 receptions for 332 yards and scored three touchdowns. The 5-11, 165pound junior also rushed 56 times for 404 yards. Lakewood's top lineman. Having Some Fun.... Basketball stars Jill Williams, on left. and Virginia Jennings spend some quality time at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings Tuesday afternoon during the All-Barry County festivities sponsored by J-Ad Graphics and its sports sponsors. The event honored 109 ol the area’s top prep athletes. Offensive Sparklers: First team members of the 1999 All-Barry County offense for football are (front row. from left) Rod Reynolds. Zac Truer. Ben Lucas. Chad VanEngen. Bill Ferris. Shawn Veitch. Eric Goris: (back row) Bob Co* Adam Schantz, Dan Klei. Jacob Cole. Darin Stowell and Zac FUrner. I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 2. 1W» - Page 11 Scorers, defenders found on county soccer teams The Hastings High School varsity soccer team created plenty of excitement this season, earning a share of the O-K White Conference crown and making it to the regional final before it closed a 19-3-1 campaign. Because of their banner year. 10 members of the Hastings High School team have earned J-AdGraphics' All-Barry County acclaim tor the 1999 season, six of those players being selected to the first team. The Barry County teams also include top players from Lakewood, Delton Kellogg, Barry County Christian and Middleville. Here is information on the 22 players were earned All-Barry County honors: 1st Team • Curt Norris (Hastings): The senior led the Saxons in scoring with 40 goals and 17 assists. • San Stafford (Hastings): Like Norm, Stafford was alwavs in the middle of the scoring plays, tallying 13 goals and 10 assists as a defensive forward. • Sean Fortier (Hastings): A senior. Fortier scored 20 goals and notched 14 assists. • Isaac Weeks (Hastings): A leader of Hastings stingy defense. A junior tn-captain • Kyle Preslar (Middleville): The junior led the Trojan scorers with 7 goals in conference and 4 assists. The striker is regarded as a "total team player" playing just as tough on defense as he does on the other side of the field. • Ryan Smith (Middleville): Smith player center mid and managed 6 goals and 3 assists in conference. A "true competitor". Smith could flip a ball 30 yards and was solid on his comer kicks. • Doug Biocksma (Middleville): The senior was a Trojan star on defense. A tri-captain. Biocksma had played striker in the past, but made the position move to help his team succeed. • Paul Henney (Hastings): A junior sweeper, Henney played a significant defensive role. • Dan Deming (Hastings): The senior goalkeeper recorded 10 shutouts. • Dan Wait (Lakewood): A senior captain. Wail was voted the team s "MVP" and earned honorable mention Capital Circuit honors as a sweeper. • A.J. Eckert (Lakewood): A senior captain, Eckert stood out as a defensive forward. Honorable mention Capital Circuit • Nell Chapman (Barry County Christian): Chaoman s 42 goals were an Eagle team record. 2nd Team • Michael Courtright (Hastings): A senior defender who helped his team to succeed in league play, during its district championship performance ind at regionals. • Paul Coscarelli (Hastings): Coscareiii was a key contributor for HHS as a junior defender. • Jake Heuss (Hastings): Just a freshman, Heuss scored 4 goals and managed 6 assists. • Billy Kirby (Hastings): Another valuable senior standout, Kirby contributed as a defenseman. • Mike Kabel (Delton): A sophomore goalkeeper, Kabel has an ability to stop shots and clear the ball. Voted "MVP" of the Panther squad and was AIl-Kalamazoo Valley Association. • Jake Williams (Middleville): All-O-K Blue and honorable mention all­ district, Williams had 6 goals and 4 assists. • Adam Lucas (Middleville): A junior who played outside mid, Lucas had 3 assists and tallied 3 coals. • Dave Osborne (Middleville): One of the biggest surprises for the Trojan squad. Osborne allowed just three goals in 470 minutes of conference action. • Carl Harms (Lakewood): A sophomore midfielder. Harms is regarded as the team’s best passer. He scored I goal and added 5 assists and was named honorable mention Capital Circuit. • Corey Farrell (Lakewood): A junior midfielder, Farrell scored a goal in a league game and also notched 2 assists. Eighth grade Gold takes two in hoops Hastings eighth grade Gold basketball team beat Pinewood Nov. 23 29-24. Drew Whitney scored 14 points. Scon Larson 7, Justin Pratt 3 and Tyler Tuthill 2. Pratt had 4 steals and 2 assists, Larsen 3 steals. 3 assists and 7 rebounds and Joey Arens was a key contributor on defense. A 47-30 victory over Grandville Nov. 30 improved the team's record to 3-1. Whitney scored 13 points. Drew Bowman 9, Larsen 7. Pratt 6, Robert Fields 4, Jake Tuthill 3, Tyler Tuthill 2, Eric Schiedel 2 and Joey Aspinall I. Whitney made 5 steals, 1 assist and one blocked shot. Bowman 6 assists. Pratt 4 steals, 3 assists and 3 blocks, Larsen 3 steals, I assist and 3 blocks, Joe Arens 3 steals. 1 assist and 2 blocks and Dan Hodges played a solid game on defense. 8th Grade Blue The Blue eagers lost to Forest Hills Northern 31-26. Kyle Arnie scored 9. Tom Girrbach 5, Ryan Ferguson 4, Scott Redman 3. Chad Ferguson 3 and Chris Taylor 2. 7th Grade Gold Soccer Stars: Selected as first end second team All-Barry County soccer players this fall ar a (front row. from toft) Curt Norris, Sam Stafford. Sean Fortier. Isaac Weeks. Kyle Prestor, Ryan Smith, Doug Biocksma. Paul Henney, Dan Deming, Dan Waft, A J. Eckert, Neil Chapman; (back row) Michael Courtright. Paul Coscarelli, Jake Heuss. BHy Kirby, Mike Kabel. Jake Williams, Adam Lucas, Dave Osborne, Cart Hanns and Corey FarreS. YMCA eagers win The Hastings YMCA Royal recently defeated Forest Hills Burgandy 52-30. Scott Coleman was the high scorer with 22 points. JJ. Quick tallied II points and Brad Mead added 9 markers. Solid defensive games were turned in by Gregg Cain, Austin Hurless, Brian McKeough. David Peterson and Eric Laurie. Hastings Gold squad fell to Pinewood Nov. 23 41-37. Scoring for Hastings were Andrew Vincent with 14 points. Scott Allerding with 3, Andy Kelly with 4. Andy Griggs with 4. Michael Newsted with 4, Jacob Elliott with 3, Kevin Dickinson with 2 and Josh Maurer with I. Allerding pulled down 8 rebounds and Vincent collected 7 caroms. Girrbach made 3 steals. Grandville woo a 35-30 contest on Nov. 30. Kelly scored 10, Vincent 5, Allerding 5. Dickinson 4, Brandon Johnson 3. Zach Huke 2 and Maurer 1. Allerding pulled down 6 rebounds, Tyler Fulmer had 3 steals and Elliott dished out 2 assists. ■ 7th Grade Blue Forest Hills Northern beat the Blue 28-21. Mike Garret scored 7 points, Kevin Davis 6 points, Tyler Jiles 4, Joey Gibson 2 and Chris Katje 2. 7th Grade Giris The seventh grade eagers lost to Grand Rapids 48-14 and beat Forest Hills 17-8. Against Grand Rapids, Kelsey Howell scored 5 points and pulled down 2 rebounds and Jaime Fisher dished out 3 assists and 2 points. Kristen Williams scored 6 points and made 8 steals versus Forest Hills and Kathlyn Rounds had 3 points and 5 rebounds. HASTINGS 4 Driver AWESOME NEW c m Top Pay 4*to Eha 15.000 n a month Defensive Stars: Named first team defense are (front row. from toft) Marc Carter. Gabe McCarty, Joe Bekker. Tarry Lane. Sean Tefft. Jarrod LaRoche, Jason Gordon; (back row) • Dar. Kiel (Middleville): The first team quarterback completed 33 of 69 passes for 416 yards, gained 1.280 yards on the ground and scored 114 points. A 6­ 0. 175-pound senior. All-State honorable mention. • Jacob Cole (Maple VtJiey): The 6-0. 165-pound junior scored 90 points and collected 913 yards on 165 carries. On defense, made 5 inte:cep6ons and recovered 3 fumbles. • Darin Stowell (Lakewood): Ran for 502 yards and scored 5 touchdowns. Also returned nine punts for 132 yards • Zac Fnlmer (Hastings): The sophomore was 5-of-6 on field goal attempts during league play and made good on a 35-yard attempt. Had two game-winning field goals. Scored 40 points on the season. Defense • Marc Carter (Middleville): Was honorable mention All-State and first team O-K Blue. Had 10 tackles for losses, recovered two fumbles and had four sacks. A 6-3, 268 senior who shined on both offense and defense. < Gabe McCarty (Hastings): A three-year starter on the defensive line, the Andy Keller. Richard Smith, Jeff Rhoades, Tony Bowne, Sam Smith, Regan Doete and Nick Marshall. all-league nose guard made 78 total tackles. Is the strongest of the Saxons and is "extremely" quick for his size (5-9, 240) • Joe Bekker (Hastings): Had 15 solo tackles, 103 assists and third in total tackles. The 6-0, 215-pound athlete was a two-year starter and had "outstanding” quickness. • Tarry Lane (Delton Kellogg): A 5-11. 185-pound senior. Lane made All-KVA with 91 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions and 3 sacks. • Sean Tefft (Hastings): Made 4 interceptions during league play and 6 total picks. Two interceptions were returned for touchdowns... in the same quarter. Made 65 tackles. On offense, ran the ball 87 times for 597 yards. • Jarrod LaRoche (Lakewood): First team Capital Circuit, LaRoche had 104 tackles. 2 sacks and was voted the Vikings’ "MVP" • Jason Gordon (Lakewood): First team Capital Circuit. Made 38 tackles. 3 sacks and recovered a fumble. • Andy Keller (Hastings): Leading tackler on the Saxon squad with 20 solos and 107 assists. A 6-1, 198pound sophomore. Keller picked off a Teems Soloe 84* 83* pass and recovered 3 fumbles. Honorable mention O-K White. • Richard Smith (Maple Valley): Made 120 tackles, six for losses. Was a three-year starter at linebacker. The 6-0, 190-pounder also recovered a fumble. • Jeff Rhoades (Maple Valley): The Lions leading tackler with 145, 17 that went for losses. The 5-10, 155-pound junior also recovered a fumble. • Tony Bowne (Hastings): Picked off six passes and was a three-year starter. The 6-3, 189-pound senior played both ways. At quarterback, ran for 656 yards and threw for 1,578 in last two seasons. • Sam Smith (Lakewood): Second team Capital Circuit with 26 tackles and 4 interceptions. Returned one pick for a touchdown. • Regan Doele (Delton Kellogg): All-KVA with 92 tackles. 5 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions. The 5-11,170-pound free safety called all of Delton’s defensive coverages. • Nick Marshall (Delton Kellogg): The 5-11. 195-pound senior had a 39.6 punting average and was named All-KVA. CZ> O Experienced Drivers and Owner Operators 1-4M-441-4184 Graduate Studenta 1-8W-M8-B4Z8 J Clerical READERS 2nd & 3rd S8.3O - S9.55 Vo experience necessary. .Must be a quick learner and detail-oriented. Basic computer skills. Long-term commitment. ■^ea£Ken^h)^in>or^^^74-8134jw �p*9* 12 T** Haxtmqs Banner - Thuraday. December 2 1999 Repeat standouts top ’99 J-Ad Graphics golf team Barry County's boys’ golf teams for 1999 include some sharp swinging athletes who have received J-Ad graphics honors before. On the team are Mall Pullen. Adam Seifert, Steve Obreiter and Kyle Kwasny. These four have been honored on these teams in the past and posted top scores in area invitationals this fall. Pullen and Obreiter went to a playoff hole at this year's J-Ad Classic, held at the Hastings Country Club, and Pullen did one better than his Saxon foe. Here is a look al the talented athletes oo the *99 J-Ad Graphics' golf teams. 1st Team * Steve Obreiter (Hastings): A three-time member of the O-K White team. Obreiter had a nine-hole average of 39.S and an 18-hole norm of 80. A fouryear letter winner. * Matt Fallen (Middleville): A unanimous first team selection in the league Recorded the fifth best match average in the program's history and the lowest match average in the O-K Blue (38.9). Has the third best match average (41.2) on any Trojan golfer, past or present. * Adans Top Atm GoNora: Named to the flrat and second teams for boys golf are (front row. from left) Stove Obreiter, Matt Pullen, Adam Sedert, Kyle Kwasny. Eric GarSnger, (back row) Joab Doe, Tim Cole, Brett Ybema and Bob Roush. Seifert (Middleville): Another unanimous first team pick in the O-K Blue with the best four-year match Runners awarded as Barry County's best for 1999 Il was oae super season for cross country fans in Barry County as the girls team from Thornappie Kellogg High School won the Class B championship and individuals from TK. Delton Kellogg. Hastiagx. Lakewood and Maple Valley traveled to the State finals and represented then respected teams impressively. The J-Ad Graphics' teams are determined by tunes and accomplishments this year, but hopefully a Barry County meet, in the future, will help to make the decisions a little bit easier. Here are the first and second teams for boys and girls who excelled this past fall. GIRLS 1st Team • Danielle Quiaeaberry (Middleville): All-Slate, All-O-K Blue, set a school record as a senior with a 18.30. • Melisan QeisemWvrry (Middleville): All-State. Afl-O-K Blue set a •ophomore record with an 18:53. • Katie Richter All-O-K Blue and had a personal best r. a junior with a 19:57. * Jaaalca Kellogg (Delton Kellogg): A repeal State finalist, Kellogg wound up 25lh in 19:29 * Heidi Schroeder (Hastings): Schroeder also found her way to the State finals and ran the course in 21:33. * Hayley Todd (Maple Valley): Placed sixth at the SMAA and was 14th at the regional to qualify for State. Also medaled at several invitationals. A season best of 21:22. * Cassady Murphy (Maple 2nd Team: • Engle (Lakewood): A senior whose top time in *99 was 22:05. • Stacy Carpenter (Lakewood): Carpenter, in her junior season, had a personal best of 22:22. • Kerry Sehlackter (Hastings): Schlachter ran No. 2 for the Lady Saxons all season, providing leadership on the courses and off. • Elise Nylaad (Middleville): BOYS 1st Team Louden (Delton * Tim Brog (Middleville): Just a freshman, Brog was named all-conference and set a freshman record at TK with a 17:10. Was the fourth fastest freshman at State in Class B. 2nd Team * Travis Williams (Lakewood): Just a sophomore. Williams recorded a season-best of 17:55. Fkll Plowman (Lakewood): Honorable mention Capital Circuit as a junior. Plowman had a personal best of 17:31. * Adam Wyant (Middleville): A • Jeremy Frost (Lakewood): A sophomore. Wyant was all-conference honorable mention. Had a personal best of 18X52. • Joel Dow (Lakewood): Went to Stele as s senior/Dow, was 10th at regiooals and had a *99 best of 17:01. Top runner on the Lions' squad all year. Placed ninth al the SMAA. A season best of 18X17. season-best time of 2000. i aT . * Christine Dood (Middleville): (Middleville): Kody Kellogg): Represented the Panthers al State and finished the Brooklyn course in 19X12. « Another freshman sparkler whose lop lime of *99 was 20:18. * Jen Verkerke (Middleville): Made all-conference as a junior Had a All-O-K Blue as a sophomore with a 20X18. * • Theresa MBIer (Middleville): A freshman standout who was all­ conference honorable mention. Season best time of 20:46. VaBey): Was M-V.'s No. 1 runner all year except for the regional meet. Placed second at the SMAA race. Medaled al several invitationals. Her best lime was 21X19. Nikki * Ken Rhodes (Maple Valley): average in the program's history (39.7). Named All-O-K Blue for three seasons and All-State honorable mention for two seasons. • Kyle Kwasny (Delton): A senior captain. Kwasny is considered one of the best golfers in the history of the Panthers' program. AIl-Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 40.0 average. • Erie Carliager (Lakewood): A senior, Garlinger was second team Capital Circuit and had a league average of 40.4. Earned medals al Sexton. Ionia County and Pewatno Westphalia 2nd Team • Josh Doe (Hastings): The senior had a nine-hole average of 45.38 and an 18-hole norm of 88.67. A two-year letterwinner. ■ Tim Cole (Hastings): A junior. Cole's 18-hole average was 88.11 and his nine-hole norm was 45.75. A two-year letterwinner. • Brett Ybema (Middleville): Second straight year of being named honorable mention in the O-K Blue. A medalist in two matches. • Bob Roush (Middleville): Honorable mention all-conference. The freshman had the fourth best score at the J-Ad Classic with a fine 79. Lady Trojans contain Cougars; win regional WAYLAND — During iu imprexsive tournament run. the Middleville's girls bnskelball team has not shied away from battling the best And beating the best Conch Marcy Uyl's Lady Trojans won their fifth gnme of the Class B tournament and netted their 24th consecutive win with a 45-35 regional championship triumph last Wednesday (Nov. 24) over Lansing Catholic Central at Wayland Union High School. "We were looking for good teams to lest ourselves against and that is paying off," Uyl said. The style of ball may change from game to game, but the final reauit has been all Lady Trogaa vkacriaa. Jeaslca Crowley (33) drtbbtoe Into traffic as her teammates watoh from toe sideline. (Photo by Petry Hardto) Running For Honors: Members of the first and second teams tor All-Barry County in cross country are (front row, from left) Danielle Ouisenberry, Melissa Quisenberry, Katie Richter, Jessica Kellogg, Heidi Schroeder, Cassady Murphy. Hayley Todd. Christine Dood, Jon Verkerke, Nikki Engle, Stacy Carpenter, Karey Schlachter, Theresa Miler, Else Nytand; (back row) Jeremy Frost Joel Dow, Kody Louden. Tim Brog. Travis WHams, Phi Plowman, Adam Wyant and Ken Rhodes. Internet rtichigon $ premier Internet Provider 1 now occepnng membership m your Just 59 95 for 30 hours a month or SU 95 for unlimited access When you prepay for 10 months, get 2 months free’ Join now using the referral code ADI VW for your chance to wm a New Beetie1 Join now ot www tir com .ibout or coll 1-800-84fpRAMP You can also join at’ony of out local authorized dealers NewBeetle! Got a Sport’s Story? CaD US at 945-9554 NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW DATE: DECEMBER 14. 1999 TIMS: MO A.M. LOCATION: PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL 10115 S. NORRIS ROAD DELTON. Ml 49046 PURPOSE: 1. Organizational Meeting to elect Chairperson 2. Correct clerical errors and mutual mistakes or omis­ sions 3 Hear any request from taxpayers for qualified agri­ cultural Exemption if not approved previously in 1998 and 1999 and Request for poverty extensions. 4. Hear any recommendations from assessor and any other Matters that may legally come before the board Uoyd GoyIngs, Supervisor Prairieville Township I t CONTAIN... Continued on page 13 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICES To the owner or owners of any and all interests in or liens upon the land described: TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully made at me following deocribod lend tor unpaid taxes on mat lend, and that me undersigned haa tMe to tto land under tax deed ar deeds iaaued far tw tend. 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Melody McOantot, persons acting on thaw behalf, or indivtauate indcaiod to have some interest in the land above described according to BARRY COUNTY records �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 2. 1999 - Page 13 CONTAIN...continued from rage 12 I ________________________________I , A------------ —J Record setters found on ’99 area tennis team For a second straight year, the Hastings High School netters qualified for the State championship with some outstanding performances from its singles and doubles players. The standout Lady Saxons, as well as top-notch players from Thornapple Kellogg High School and Lakewood High School, make up this fall's J-Ad Graphics' Barry County tennis teams. Here is a look al their achievements: • Kelly Bremer (Middleville): A 21-4 record at No. I singles. Was a champion in the Ionia and TK invitationals and finished second at Hastings. Was first team All-O-K Blue. • Kim Karmes (Hastings): The junior compiled an 18-6 mark at No. 1 singles. Was second at regionals and played at State as a member of the HHS squad • Erin Bradley (Hastings): Played No. 2 singles as a sophomore. Was honorable mention all-league and finished second at regionals. • Jeri Hendershot (Hastings): At No. 3 singles, the junior earned wins over Lakewood and Middleville and helped her team to find its way to the State finale. • Mikki Galaviz and Liz Scoville (Lakewood): The two seniors recorded impressive records in doubles play. Galaviz was 11-6. while Scoville ended up 13-7. At No. I doubles, their career record was 34-33. • Teresa Venton and Erin Holmes (Middleville): Set a school record for most wins in a season with 24. Only lost three times. Champs at TK, Ionia and Hastings invitationals. Were first team All-O-K Blue. 2nd Team ■ Amanda VanBurtn (Halting,): The freshman found early success playing No. 4 singles for the Lady Saxons. Tennis Talents: Members ol the J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County tennis teams are (front row, from left) Kelly Bremer. Kim Karmes, Erin Bradley. Jeri Hendershot. Mikki Galaviz, Liz MadcfleMilesJiB waiiams (44) uses a spin move from the post to get a shoot over _ the LCC defense (Photo by PeriyHardlh) "That's the way they have played all awsoe," Uyl said of her team's determined effort. "We have just gone with what has been going good for tn. Sometimes it's frustrating and 1 felt like we were a little down tonight After opening up the year with a tough loss to undefeated East Kentwood. Middleville (24-1) has been on a serious roll, using its tough defense as a means of making it to the round of eight. LCC (17-8) scored the first basket of the fourth quarter last Wednesday, to trim Middleville's lead to five points (31-26) with 7:10 to play. Bui. the Lady Trojans were relentless in their attack and tallied 14 pomis before the frame concluded, eight of those markers coming from the free throw line. Middleville led 12-6 after the first quarter and 20-al the half in the third quarter its lead wa.; expanded even more as the team scored 11 points and held LCC to just 8. "Obviously, we got the job done in the third quarter," Uyl said. Freshman Leslie Crowley led the Lady Trojans with 20 points, scoring at least four points in every quarter. The 6-2 freshman, who was recently named first team All-State, also pulled down 10 rebounds and blocked two Lady Cougar shots. “As good as ’he is on the floor, she’s probably a better person," Uyl said of her star fresfr.ian. “Wc have talked all year about her stepping up." And she did in a big way. Sarah Schut added 11 points and Payshencc Erb 9. for the winning team. Jenny Green was lops in LCC scorebook with 8 points. "We tried to pressure them a little bit. but they (LCC) arc a well-coached team and very disciplined." Uyl said. "Wc have played some good teams and we have kids who come off our bench and do a good job like Sara Williams." The Lady Trojans’ success on the defensive side of the floor is something the team has worked on and now they arc tasting the fruits of their labors. “Our offense works off our defense." Leslie Crowley said "We just try to shut them down." "We worked really hard in practice 'on defense) and we knew that wc had to defend their 3s." Ji’.l Williams said. Tve concentrated on rebounding, which is a major part of my game, and good defense " Jill Williams certainly came with some solid "d" versus LCC. She blocked two Lady Cougar shots and made three steals Teamwork has been another plus for the Lady Troians during its championship run. "We have • lot of chemirtry: we've all been playing forever." Jill Williams said. “We just all work together. We can shoot • Kristi Eldridge (Lakewood): The junior was a tri-captain and was coMost Valuable Player for a third year in a row. Season record was 9-12. • Jnlie Courdta (Middleville): Had a wonderful year at No. 3 singles, going 18-7. Second team all-conference and was ninner-up in the O-K Blue final. • Christine McKee (Middleville): Tied school record for most wins at No. 4 singles with a 22-3 campaign. Took first places at Ionia. TK and Hastings A regional semifinabst. • Lis Sayer and Pam Smith (Lakewood): A three-year record of 26­ 14. Played No. 2 doubles for the Lady Vikings. In '99. Sayer was 13-8 and Smith 12-11. • Amanda Bowyer and Kara Hutchens (Middleville): Tied a school record for most wins in a season with a 21-3 record. Champs at Ionia and Hastiajs. Scoville, Teresa Venton, Erin Holmes; (back row) Amanda VanBuren, Kristi Eldridge, Julie Courdts, Christine McKee. Liz Sayer, Pam Smith, Amanda Bowyer and Kara Hutchens. Powers ends Middleville hoop season in State quarters from the outside, in the post we can score; we have all the weapons." "Wc just work together so well." Leslie Crowley said. "Our communication, that's our key. When we talk, we do good " Middleville 45. LCC 35 Middleville 12 8 11 14=45 LCC 6 10 8 11=35 Middleville (24-1): Sarah Schut 5 (I) 0-0 11. Pay,hence Erb I (1) 6-9 9. Leslie Crowley 7 6-8 20. Jessica Crowley 1(1)0-03. Jill Williams I 0-0 2. Total,: FG 13. FT 12-17=45 LCC (17-8): Lisa Richter 1 (I) 3, Jenny Green 4 0-0 8, Mollv Potvin 2 0-0 4. Annie Mooney 2 2-2 6. Susan Syrjamaki 3 0-0 6. Morgan Potvin 1 0-0 2. Mary Dillon 2 0-0 4. Trisha Gons 1 0­ 0 2. Totals: FG 16 (1), FT 2-2=35 Morgan's points were followed by a score from Kelly Koerber at 7:10 (22-20), two free throws by Ann Ausen at 5:53 (24-20) and a fast break by Koerber. off a Middleville turnover, at 5.30 (26-20). At 'hat point. Lady Trojan coach Marcy Uyl called for a timeout, helping to LANSING — Leading 20-18 over State power Flint Powers at the half, Middleville appeared to have a shooting chance of making it into the Final Four for Class B girls basketball teams Tuesday night in the quarterfinal contest at Lansing Eastern High School. But the Lady Chargers, a team that ha, appeared in the quarterfinals 10 times, pot on a lightning bolt charge to start the third quarter and then held off a late Lady Trojan run to prevail 43-40. Both teams entered the game with one loss. Middleville dropped its season opener to Class A power East Kentwood, while Powers lost its sixth game of the year to Hushing. One thing was for sure, one of the teams' streaks would be lost and. unfortunately, for Middleville an 8-0 run by Powers to start the third quarter took wind out of its sail. Powers' Ann Morgan began the third frame with a lying basket (20-20) al 7:30. inspire her troops. The plan worked, but the Lady Chargers still outscored the black and orange 12-5 in the third quarter to take a 30-25 lead into the fourth frame. •They came out really intense and really ready to play." Uyl said of Powers' play to start the second half. "We didn't do what we needed to do." Middleville's Sara Williams (21) and Sarah Schut (5) put the defensive damps on a FHnt Powers player. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) - GIFT CERTIFICATES - LOVE • JOY • PEACE • FULFILLMENT • LOVE • JOY • PEACE • THE HOPE IN GOD'S PROMISES This Generation's only hope and security is in the arms of Jesus! ) or Life without Jesus? ( (Emptiness) PROTECT YOUR CAR. TRUCK OR VAN BEFORE WINTER DE-TARING. WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER 8 POLYMER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO MOTOR CLEANING COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. The Bible tells us: In II Chronicles 7:14 “If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then 1 will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins and heal their land." The choice is yours: Life with Jesus? ( (Blessings) PICK UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA__________ HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP ) 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD.. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (1/4 MILE SOUTH OF EW BUSSl 616 / 945-5607 Hastings Community Church urges you to commit your life to Jesus— and enjoy God's blessing in your life! Comer of Jefferson and Green (Democratic Hall) Hastings, MI 49058 Services: Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. • Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. ’Tuesday Evening 6:30 p.m. ’(call for location) Church Telephone 948-8213 Dr. Eugene E. Curtiss, Pastor The Presence of Christ Brings Hope. LOVE • JOY • PEACE • FULFILLMENT • LOVE » JOY • PEACE • FULFILLMENT County of Barry is requesting bids tor snowplow­ ing for the following County owned parking tots: 1) South Courthouse lot (located on West Court Street behind the Histone Courthouses). 2) Southeast cor­ ner tot (located at the comer of Broadway and West Court Street). 3) Courts & Law Building tot (located at 220 W. Court Street). 4) the ramp behind the Courts & Law Building. 5) the old City Hall lot (locat­ ed at the corner of State Street and Broadway). 6) the Wren lot (located at the northeast comer of Church & Apple Street), and 7) Health Department lot (southwest comer of Jefferson and Center Street). The contract period will be for one year The closing date for bids is Thursday. December 9. 1999 at 2:00 p.m Additional specifications are con­ tained in the Invitation to Bid. To obtain a copy, please call the Barry County Administrator's Office at (616) 948-4891. �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 2. 1999 HOOP...continued from page 13 Powers' surge in the third quarter was enhanced by its solid defensive prowess, which forced Middleville into some costly turnovers "We have to be able to take care of the basketball; we just didn't get the job done." Uyl said. A Koerber hoop at 5:30 of the fourth quarter extended the lead out to seven points (36-29), but Middleville was not about to give up and fired back to take the game down to the wire. A Jill Williams three-pointer from the top of the key at 3:07 put the Lady Trojans within six points (38-32). two free throws by Payshence Erb at 1:44 cut the deficit to five (39-34) and a trifecta by Erb at 1:26 (39-37) made it a one In the final 1:26, the game became a battle of the free throws with Powers sinking four and Middleville draining three. A Lady Trojans’ shot attempt to tic the game in the final seconds did not go in. The difference in the score, according to Uyl, "not making the free throws, turning the ball over and not taking care of the basketball." Middleville held a 12-7 advantage after the first quarter, scoring the first four points on a hoop from Jessica Crowley at 7:30 and a score from Leslie Crowley at 7:25. Powers charged back to tie the game 4-4, but Jessica Crowley scored off a rebound at 6:05 (6-4), Leslie Crowley was fortunate to get a kind roll on a shot poasessron game. attempt at 5:40 and Williams made a mid­ range jumper at 3:30 (10-4) to put the Lady Trojans in back in front. A basket by Ann Skufca at 5:30 of the second quarter tied the game (12-12) and a hoop by Ann Ausen at 4:10 gave Powers its first lead *14-12). A steal and basket by Leslie Crowley at 2:44, however, gave Middleville a fourpoint cushion (20-16), but Skufca trimmed the lead to two points (20-18) with an answering basket with 2:30 left in the first half. Koerber led Powers with 17 points. Leslie Crowley was the top point totalcr iu the quarterfinal contest with 19 markers. Williams and Erb each tallied 7 points and Jessica Crowley added 6 markers. The loss was a difficult way to end such a awesome campaign. The Lady Trojans won 25 in a row and beat such State-ranked teams as Wayland and East Grand Rapids en route to district and regional championships. Middleville's squad included five stellar seniors — Sarah Schut, Erb, Lyndsey VanAman, Jessica Crowley and Williams, and a 6-3 freshman who made All-State, Leslie Crowley. "Ttey (the Lady Trojans) believed in themselves," Uyl said. "They (Powers) just played a great basketball game. Our seniors should keep their b -.ads up." Flint Powers 43, Middleville 40 Powers 7 11 12 13-43 Middleville 12 8 5 15-40 Powers (25-1): Victoria L ucas 1 0-0 2, Kate Morgan 2 3-5 7, Rachel Carney 0 1-2 I, Ann Skufca 2 2-2 6, Betsy Simm 3 0-0 6, Kelly Koerber 5 7-12 17, Ann Ausen 1 2-2 4. Totals: FG 14. FJ 15-23=43 Middleville (25-2): Sarah Schut 0 1-6 1, Payshence Erb 2 (1) 2-2 7, Leslie Crowley 7 5-5 19, Jessica Crowley 3 0-2 6, Jill Williams 3 (1) 0-0 7. Totals: FG 15 (2). FT 8-15-40 MkMevtte't Payshence Erb (12) looks io dribble past a FHnt Powers defender as coach Marcy Uyl and her Lady Trojan teammates watch from the sidelnes. (Photo by SheOy Sutoer) Friday Night Mix'd League Four Cylinders 39-17; CooL Jackson 36­ 20, 9 and A Wiggle 34-22; Ten Pms 34-18; Head's Out 33-23; Brushworks 32-24; Bad Habit 11 32-24; Beer Me 28 1/2-27 1/2; No Whmcrs 28-24; All But One 28-28; Mercy 24-32; No Name Yet 23-29; Teddy Bears 21 1/2-30 1/2; Rocky 4 21-35; Ramblers 20­ 36; The Scouts 19-37; We Don’t Care 17­ 39 Ladies High Games and Scries - N. Secord 183-471; J. Lancaster 150; E. Jotaeon 182; N. Taylor 151; A. Keilor 188­ 464; B Keeler 169; L Barnum 204-572; K. Perry 193-536; L. Lawson 167; S. McKee 232-644; T. Pennington 193-505; G. Meancy 164; S. Ripley 162-438; B. Minor 146; P Miks 140; H. Service 176-501; J. Madden 226-577 Mens High Games and Series - J. Smith 203-547; D. Tinkler 169; B Ruthniff 214­ 599; B. Keeler 222-585; D. Sean 192-532; K. Ramey 181; B. Cooley 187-531; M. Keeler I8i; C. Martin 216-580; R. Roush 198; J Barnum 200, R. Fay 224-573; J. Mays 233-652; M Lawson 191; R Haight 192; M. McKee 205; M. Lydy 198-550; D. Marsh 209-564; K McDonald 156; W. Brodock 184; D. Service 183; E. Keeler 206-622. Recreation Bowling League #3 Freeport Elevator 35; Hastings Bowl 27 and Team #3 24. Good Games and Series - B. Baikhuff 207; S. Anger 236, 210. 212-658; E. Jackson 539; D. Lambert 245-595; J. Cook Jr. 209-523; H. Wanks 214-528; DJ. James 551. Wednesday P.M. Seeber s .Auto 28-20; Misfits 28-20; Nashvilk -5" Plus 27-21; Railrood St. Mill 26 1/2-21 1/2; Hair Care Center 26 1/2-21 1/2; Nash Chiro 25 1/2-22 1/2; Eye and Ent 20 1/2-27 1/2; Lifestyles 20-24; Girrbach* 18-20; Mace * Ph. 16-28 (to make up). High Games and Series - B Hathaway 189-509; J. G Fem 182-485; R. Murphy 151-436; I. Yoder 188-482. B. Miner 173­ 448; J Pettengill 173-433; D. Bums 141­ 353; B Earl 162-416; J Doster 150-438. B Collier 151-427; B Estep 170-447, B High 157-430; J Kasinsky 149-436; J. Gardner 167-401; E Ulnch 185; N Thaler 162; B Moore 161. Seaior Citizen’s Bowling Wieland 38.5-13.5; Jesick 35-17; Kuempel 33.5-18.5; Nash 33-19; Snyder 28-24; Woodmansee 27.5-25.5; Fnend 27­ 25; Brewer* 25.5-26.5; No I Senior 25-27. Schlachter 24-28; Moucoulis 23.5-28.5. Girrbach* 23.5-28 5; Hall 23-29, Lethcoc 23-29; MAM* 23-29 Womens High Scores - S. Pennington 157; B Moore 158. H Senice 163; P Snyder 162; M Matson 160. G. Denny 158; K. Colvin 166. B Estep 170; S Merrill 159. A. Lerhcoe 155; B Howes 171; C. All-Barry County Athletes Awarded Stuart 164; M. Murphy 168; Y. Markley ■' Womens High Series - K. Colvin 474; R. Murphy 457. Mens High Scores - J. Beckwith 172; M. Schondelmayer 170; R. Mason 174; G. Waggoner 191; P. Terpening 174; G. Fotbcy 175; D Hall 157; K Schantz 167; W. Birmin 156; C Jesick 178; B Terry 171; D. Stuart 179; R. Wieland 179; R. Nash 160. Mens High Series - J. Beckwith 457; M. Schondehnayer 469: R. Mason 474; G. Waggoner 470; r. Terjiening 468; G. Fbrbey 478; W Birman 458; C Jesick 453; Dl Stuart 458; R. Wieland 491; R Nash 467. Sunday Nighi Mixed Sunday Sneezers 30; 4 Horsemen 28; Thunder Alky 28; All 4-Fun 28; Red Dog 27; Thee Froggers 27; Matrix 26; Lucky Strikes 24; Happy Hookers 23 1/2; We’re OK 23; Fnends 23; B.S.en 22 1/2; Rock Bottom 20 1/2; Double K* 19 1/2; Bud Light 18; Not Sure Yet 15. Womens High Games and Series - S. VanDcnBurg 239-619; L Barnum 196-529; K Becker 207-527; L Falconer 179-494; A. Churchill 168-438; M Snyder 210; D. Snyder 191; A. Hubbeil 164; P. Key 145; D. Reeves 124 Mens High Games and Series - B. Hubbell 234-628; J Barnum 201-583; B Falconer 214-558; DJ James 190-553; K. Hammontrcc 190-530; M. Martin 193-525; S. Kral Iman 209-523; D Dutcher 165-486; C. Shook 154-441; B Rentz 206; G Snyder 199; J DeLaat 193; J Smith 182; M. Crcu 174. Monday Mixers TM Lassies 34; B & R Testing 31; Hastings Bowl 27.5; Dewey* Auto Body 26.5; Basket Babes 24; Budweiser 24; Rowie Giris 23; Whispering Waters 21; Kelley's Kegiers 20*; Girrbach* 18s; Gutter Gals 17*; Landis Ladies 14*. * Make Up Needed. High Games and Series - D Bums 131; B Anders 173-466; L. Fnend 161; M. Stapler 140 R Shapiev 197-556; T Smith 123; B. Keeler I‘5-450; D James 166-470. J Solmcs 179; M. Kill 179-450; P Snyder 152; M. Matson 165; K. Moore 148; M. Lemon 182; R Hawkms 115; M Wieland 171-464. Tuesday Mixed The Misfits 30-22; Advanced Commer­ cial Printers 29-23; Al & Pete* 29-23; TVCCU 28 5-23.5; Consumers Concrete 28-24; Hastings Bowlers 23-29; Plumb* 20.5-31.5. Fnends 19-33 Men* High Games & Series - S. Guy 177-473; J Maurer 201; D Blakriy 218­ 576; L Burch 267-663; L Johnson 205; D. Clements 160-447; S. Hause 203-512. Women* High Games & Series - B. Norris 170-477; V Thompson 165; B. Wilkins 205-570 Leslie Crowley (5) attempts to block an opponent's shot as Wiliams (44) and Sara Williams (21) add defensive support. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) wfT Mqp Fall athletes from Lakewood, astlngs, Delton Kellogg. Thornappie ellogg, Maple Valley and Barry ounty Christian were special guests at astlngs High School and Arby's estaurant In Hastings Tuesday for sing named to the All-Barry County Honored members of the Lakewood High School basketball and tennis squads are photographed here during Tuesday's special event. Athletes in football, cross country, soccer and golf were also on hand as guests of J-Ad Graphics. 109 Barry County s prep sports stars took time away from classes Tuesday to take part in the fall All-Barry County annual event. Helping to provide this opportunity lor the area athletes was Arby's Restaurant and J-Ad Graphics' sports sponsors. �Tte Hwang* Banner - Thursday. December 2. 1990 - Page 15 ‘ j ' FESTIVAL, continued from page 1 ’- Wi V" Bp? / . ' ' , . ! ! i old time Christinas crafts and more at His­ toric Charlton ^ar*c ^rom 12 to 5 p.m., and a live nativity at 12:30 p.m. in downtown Hastings. Costumed singers and live animals will ** ‘nc,u<1cd »n the 45-minute nativity and drama presentation. Joined by a large local cast, the Rev. Steven L. Reid will present the original Chnstmas story as well as a 1990s addition to the event through the eyes of Joseph. The nativity drama begins on the corner of SlaIe 31x5 Jcffcrson streets and unfolds on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. The Christmas parade, hosted by the Hastings Lions Club, is at 2 p.m. "Wc treasure the old, progress with tire new" is lhc Paradc theme. Clubs, organizations and churches arc expected to have parade en­ tries. MSMB A number of organization, plan to decorate potted Christmas trees on the Courthouse lawn where caroling and music will take place Friday everting during the Hastings Christmas Festival. In this file photo from last year, Thornappie Many Hastings rstafism wV hold open house from 5-8 p.m. Friday. In thia photo. Dab Button of Hodges' Jewelry & Gifts serves cooldoe to a youngster. Garden Club members put the finishing touches on their tree. A Novel Idea for the Banner... CHAPTER 13 Not Guilty, Just Dead All characters in this book are fictional and any resem­ blance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. Synopsis: Mule other officers were picking up the pieces of the failed drug raid. Sheriff Cadwaller chases and catches the one man thatfled and takes him into custody. A / the same time Undersheriff Greg Kennard is on his way to Carrolville for a confrontation By the time he hit the expressway to Carrollville every­ thing had come together in Kennard Y mind. What he didn't know he could pretty well imagine. The almost iltegMt frfte that had been in “Cargile Y" wallet had been instructions from a contact. “Get Sullivan" meant just that. Debbie had agreed to be a witness for the state and had to be protected. “Chicago people" indicted the be-in between somebody lo­ cal and a narcotics nng in the big city. “Stay off 33" had been part of a detailed instruction for a rendezvous, directions that could have led to Cold Creek Road, a warning sign removed, and death in icy water. Conceivably, the FBI agent had tried to get out of the stalled car, felt the effects of the drug that had been tn the single dnnk at Hanrahan's bar and had scram­ bled back inside. That would account for the wallet in the creek. So far, so good. But some other things had happened that couldn't have been part of the plan. How could you ac­ count for the little girl’s presence in the death vehicle? If Steve Hanrah in was part of the dope distribution machinery, why had he been killed? And, most importantly, who knew enough about Kennard’s own suspicions to attempt to run him down with borrowed bounty property? Well, in a few minutes, he’d have answers to those ques­ tions, too. He wheeled into the parking lot beside Carrollville Y Police Headquarters He lifted the 357 out of its holster, checked the cy linder before he got out of his car and walked up the steps, inside the building he nooded to a desk sergeant who nodded back. He'd been on duty wi'en Greg had visited before. The Undersheriff walked by him, down the hall to Jack Swanson's office The door was open. Swanson was seated at the desk, his hands, low, hidden. Could be that his service revolver was in one of them, Greg thought, as he entered. The blue eyes held strange glints as Swanson stared, waited. He can't have been here more than five minutes, Greg thought, no matter how fast he drove “What brings you here. Greg?" The tone was affable "Four counts of murder. Jack. Four." Kennard took the chair opposite the detective. Deliber­ ately. be laid his gun on the desk, pointed at Swanson's heart. “FU use it. Jack, if I have to." "You must be crazy” “You want to give me those pictures, the ones you took from Linda Overstreet?” It was a guess, but why else would the Swede have come barreling out of Fairground Road less than an hour ago. No expression change, nothing indicated that Swanson hod heard him. “The pictures. Jack The ones that show Hanrahan with a bullet hole in his head. The ones that spell corpus delecti." Now the Swede smiled. “I don't know what you’re talking about, Greg. I honestly don’t." “It doesn’t matter. Darrel Oxerstreet brought a set of prints to my office when that phony call of yours sent him on a wild goose chase He knew how important they were. He had Linda pull the extra set as a precaution." “Good." Swanson was still smiling. He didn’t believe that quick fabrication. Greg shifted the gun a little “Understand this. Jack. I’m here to arrest you and charge you. One way or another I'm going to do it." Swanson brought his hands to desk level, They were empty “Cool down. Kennard." he said. “Cool down and listen.” “Swanson. I haven't cooled down since you tried to wipe me out with that snowplow." There was just a flicker of puzzlement, a crease in the fore­ head. a question in the eyes, then the handsome face was im­ mobile again “Before I call the desk sergeant and have you thrown out of here, why don’t you tell me what you think you’re arrest­ ing me for We've known each other a long time, Greg. I hate to see you get yourself all screwed up." “A long time is right. Jack. That’s what helped me figure this thing out. You’ve been greedy ever since I can remember. Lately I’ve been wondering how you could live in an apart­ ment in the Hoch Haus and drive a Mercedes when the rest of us in Vienna stayed in BOQY and used Jeeps " “Inherited wealth," Swanson grinned. “Blackmarket loot,” Kennard countered. “But that's a life­ time ago. What counts now is that new Cadillac ouSaide. those $200 threads you’re wearing and the bank account* you must have somewhere.’' Kennard could feel his own heart pounding, the temper in his cheeks. “You're an amoral, lousy son-of-a-bitch, Swede, and for too many years you've been using a uniform for cover. It’s all over now. Wc can do it the easy way and you can come back to Roundtree with me and face charges or the hard way with a slug through your middle for resisting arrest " “Crazy is the nght word” the detective spoke slowly “You’ve gone around the bend." “Stand up nice and slow," Greg ordered, “I want your gun. Any funny moves and I might be just crazy enough to shoot Swanson stood up very slowly. With his left hand Kennard reached across, took the snub-nosed 38 from the belt bolster. “Thanks,” he said. “Now rit back down ” “Four counts," Swanson sounded meditative as he settled back in his chair. “How do you figure four counts?” “That FBI man, the one who called himself Cargile. He contacted you. Swanson. He was ready to work with the Metro Squad. He clued you in and, somehow, you double­ crossed him. He knew a cop was involved, but he didn't know Swanson looked amused. “Debbie Sullivan.” Greg ticked off number two. “She was ready to blow the whistle on Hanrahan. The little girl, why, I don't know. Hanrahan, himself. That’s the four." “How much evidence for it all?" Swanson hadn’t stopped smiling. “Not enough, yet," Greg answered. “But once you’re booked we’ll pick up the rest of what we need. LetY go." “You’re making one hell of a mistake." Greg kepi the gun trained on Swanson while he put on his hat and coat. They walked past the astonished desk man. “I'm taking Lt. Swanson to the Roundtree jail,” Gregg said. “Murder charge. Tell your chief be can contact me there.” They were out into the cold air before the bewildered sergeant could stop them. “Yair hands. Jack,” Greg directed. Slowly Swanson held both hands out, wrists close together. “Jesus," he breathed. “You’re realty going all the way.” “That’s right," Greg said. He held the gun steady with one hand, clicked the handcuff* on with the other. He opened the front door of the cruiser, pressed the button that raised the partition between front seat and rear. “Inside," he told the detective. Cruisers like the one he was driving are designed so that tte back scat becomes a small cell, doors locked on either side, reinforced back window, plastic shield separating driver and passenger. )nly voice contact is possible, and there was none of that as Kennard covered the miles between CarrolIvilie and Roundtree. The only dialogue was internal. “You're a goddam fool." Kennard told himself. “Running the biggest, stupidest Huff of your life. There is no way you can convict on the evidence available " “It had to be done,” was the rationalization. Swanson's a killer cop and there's nothing worse. Somehow; you'll pin him.” All he had at the moment was the tiny lead slug he’d dug out of a charred timber at what used to be Hanrahan's place and Swanson’s gun. Everything depended on a ballistics test that would match the two. If he had that and if the photograph that Linda had taken could be found, if Swanson hadn't yet destroyed it, if there was a way to link him to the narcotics nng Suddenly Greg saw all tte "its" strung like barbed wire between him and a conviction; a ten-foot high, insurmount­ able fence ready to impale him when he tried to climb it. His foot was al reads on tte first strand, and there was no way to turn back. As though he heard what Kennard was thinking. Jack Swanson spoke from tte darkness of tte back seat “It won’t do you any good. Greg, but I want you to know a couple of things. Debbie’s kid was an accident. She must have panicked after the FBI man promised ter protection and decided to move the child to someplace safe. That's why the went with him that night, why they picked the kid up. Cargile should have been alone.” The voice stopped for a few seconds, then resumed. “You don’t have it on tape and I never said it. Just remem­ ber it as something from me to you.” Strange, Greg thought, that the Swede should care enough sk sayjing.whai be had. . . ,1WJ along the highway. Kennard hit the dimmer switch on his headlights as required, steered the car expertly, held it just inside the speed limit. It was all auto­ matic, mechanical. His mind was entirely on the man in the back seat. There was no way in the world to get him to crack. Hard evidence, strong witnesses, a tough judge, thatk all that could ever prevail in a case like this one. With the connec­ tions Swanson must have in Chicago you could bet the best criminal defense lawyer in the country would be on hand in the courtroom. A hopeless case, Greg thought, one of those phrases you tear for a lifetime and never understand until you’ve got one. If only he hadn’t talked so loudly when he told Cadwaller about the pictures, loud enough, evidently, for Swanson, out­ side the office, to hear him. Now those pictures could be in a ditch, stuffed down a sewer, blowing through snowdrifts somewhere between Carrollville and Roundtree; they could be ashes; on with any kind of luck they were still somewhere, hidden, where Swanson had put them. With the chase on, he’d had little chance to destroy them. The gun, the expended bullet, the photographed corpse. That's all he had to go on and it was flimsy at best. It was just enough to hold Swanson. Once he was out, Greg knew he’d be gone for good, taken care of by the one multi­ national organization that seemed to have an infinite capac­ ity for looking after its own. To get a conviction Greg knew he needed every break in the game. The first came when he rolled into the Sheriff’s Department at 2:00 A.M. Nobody was on duty but the desk man and the jailer and neither of them were about to question booking the suspect into a cell. Briefly, they told him about the other prisoner, the only game netted in the big narcotics raid. “The sheriff was some proud when he brought that junkie in,” the jailer said, “and there was enough marked money found in his possession to make a case.” “Great.” Greg reacted. “But, murder, that really tops the old man. Murder one. Wc ain’t had another case like that for five years.” The elderly guard shook hrs head, “and him another cop.” As they walked down tte cell Hock and passed tte other new prisoner he whistled long and low. That was all. Swan­ son didn’t even look around. It wasn't until he was in his cell that he spoke. “There’s still time for you to save yourself, Greg," he said. The turnkey was out of carshot. "There’s no way you’ll ever get a murder warrant on me. In tte morning I’ll walk out of here, you”! have egg all over you, and you’ll be all finished not just in this county but everywhere. You call that turnkey back, tell him it’s all a mistake, or a gag, or whatever you want to tell him. Get me back to Carrollville and we’re quits.” “We’ll be quits when you're convicted,” Greg said. Tte Swede shrugged "Look, as cops we both know that you haven’t got a case. Why do you insist on being a damn fool?” “Three reasons. Swanson. . one... I remember that sergeant you shot in Vienna and how surprised he looked, and how he tried to say something. I think you shot him to keep him quiet because he knew you were running the black market opera­ tion. Two... because you killed another cop... the FBI man... three... because of that little girl. You’re as cold as the ice she froze in, Swanson, and you’ll keep right on killing until you Ye shut up for life." He turned and walked away, straight to his office. Nearly 3:00 A M., now, just six hours before he had to face tte county prosecutor and ask for a murder warrant. There was only one man in the world who could help him. He needed Larry Avery, ballistics expert at tte crime lab in the state capital, sixty miles away. Figure three hours for driving, three hours for testing and certification and he could just about make it. A ncw route for the Hastings Chnstmas parade has been developed Lions Club, which organizes the lineup every year. The parade will begin at the Viking Corp, parking lot on Industrial Park Drive and continue to State Street to Michigan Ave. From there, the parade units will wind around to Apple Street and conclude back at Viking. This new route was developed to keep traffic backup to a minimum, said a spokesperson. Anyone interested in participating in this year's parade may pick up an entry form at the Barry Area Chamber of Commerce of­ fice on State St. At 7 p.m.. six storytellers, including Jenifer Ivinskas of Hastings, will present a "Winter Evening of Tales" at tte Battle Creek Outdoor Center Lodge, off M-37 in the Dowling area. Sunday. Dec. 5 will again feature "Of Christmas Past" at Historic Chariton Park from 12 to 5 p.m., a Holiday Home Tour of six homes in the Hastings area from 2:30-5:30 p.m., including a hospitality hour from 2-3 p.m. at the Episcopal Parish House where tickets may be purchased; and the Thornapple Wind Band Concert at 3 p.m. at tte Hastings High School Lecture Hall. Nashville water upgrade plan OKd by council by Skawsa H.bb»rth The Nashville Village Council last week voted to pursue the largest ot six proposals to upgrade the waler system al last week's meeting. The council decided to go after grant money for the largest project because the village htf VBMf gftftbg the grant money. An "informational" public hearing on the matter was set for Thursday, Dec. 9, prior to the regular meeting. Council discussed the possibility of bolding a public hearing before endorsing a proposal. Council member Bonnie White said, "Would it be better to just choose one (proposal) and then set up an educational meeting on why we chose it? My thought is we are spinning our wheels here. We have been over this before and we have had the meetings." White said she favored proposal six, the most expensive because everyone in the village would see benefits. Proposal six. for upgrading the system would cost an estimated $3,179,000. Estimated cost to the user would be anywhere from $15.02 to $29.61 depending on bow the project is financed. This proposal would cover many different streets, a booster pump, water plant updates, iron removal for everyone, a generator, eliminating lead lines and other improvements. There are three ways to finance the proposal. They are a bond, the drinking wa­ ter revolving fund, and the rural development loan/gran L "(Six)... would get rid of the iron problem, and we would have pressure all around... we could set the meeting and have people come in and say 'yes wc like it, or no, we donY* and say why. because right now nobody is telling us — they are waiting for us to make a decision." White said she had reasons for pursuing the largest project "First it would take care of all the problems... I think if you are gonna ask people to spend more on their water bill they need to be able to see a difference, and that's the one that will benefit the most people. I can’t see charging everyone the extra money when only a few would see the benefit...for the few extra dollars it would take for them to see a benefit I think it would be worth it" •We would also have a tetter chance at the grant money." she said. Council member Steve Wheeler said he agreed with White, but raised concerns over hurting the chance for grant money by including the iron removal "It really is considered a luxury item," he said. Department of Public Works Director Scott Decker said that while it would not hurt grant chances to include the iron removal tte grant might exclude the iron removal. President Dennis Mapes said he thought there were valid reasons for doing the bigger project, rather than the smaller projects spread out over a greater period of time. All those present voted in favor of the motion. �Pag* 11 - The Haaangi Buinar - Thursday nacambar 2. 1999 A Middleville woman who pleaded guilty to possessing less than 25 grams of mari­ juana, second offense, was sentenced to spend 90 days in the Barry County Ja'l, serve two years on probation and to pay $2,000 in fines and costs in Barry County Circuit Court Nov. 18. Patncia Isenhart also was ordered tn un­ dergo substance abuse counseling aud her jail time was suspended. Isenhart pleaded guilty to the lesser charge in exchange for one cowtt of deliv­ ery and manufacture of marijuana being dismissed. "Based on the marijuana found (in her vehicle), it appears the defendant was traf­ ficking a small quantity of marijuana to support a cocaine habit," said Barry County Prosecutor Date Crowley. According to Judge James Fisher, Isen­ hart has said that cocnine is something she foolishly tried and that she claims she does not use regularly. "There were a bunch of bags bagged up for resale," said Fisher. "You want people to believe this is something you don't do regain ly. but it doesn't impress me that way. It's a shame for someone with your potential to end up in jail. tn other court business: • Ronald Hall. 37, of Delton is scheduled to be tried Jan. 10 on one count of third of­ fense thunk driving for allegedly driving under the influence in Barry Township on Sept 25 Crowley told the court he had offered to dismiss a habitual offender charge in ex­ change for a guilty plea, which Hall de­ clined to do. "That ptea offer is not acceptable," said defense attorney David Gilbert "We’d like io find out why he changed the offer " Hall was allegedly previously convicted on two prior counts of drunk driving on July 6. His trial is scheduled to begin at 8:30 • John Jarman, 20, of Middleville was sentenced to spend 10 months in the Barry County jail with credit for 135 days served on his second probation violation convic­ tion. Jarman, who nas since been charged with possession of marijuana and resisting po­ lice on Oct. 15, originally was serving probation for a previous conviction of re­ ceiving and concealing a stolen all terrain vehicle. According to Fisher, Jarman violated his probation on the current case by failing to pay restitution. "I intended for you to pay back the dam­ age you did to this person's property you stole," said Fisher. "If you keep not doing the things you're supposed to do, you are going to end up in prison. Don't think you are going to leave this person holding the bag. That is not going to happen. You can work and go to school like everyone else." • Josh Mayhew, 18, of Middleville was arraigned on a three-count probation viola­ tion petition (Lted Nov. 12. Mayhew is ac­ cused of violating probation by possessing or consuming marijuana, not completing his G.E.D. high school equivalency and not finishing substance abuse treatment. Mayhew pleaded guilty to the charges and a Dec. 9 sentencing date was set. He is free on a $1,000 personci recog­ nizance bond. • Michael M< 29. of Grand Rapids was scheduled to be sentenced on a drunk driv­ ing charge, but Fisher agreed to postpone the hearing until after the holidays at the request of his attorney. Attorney Gerald Stahl said his client works as a security guard at the Rivertown Crossings Mall and is needed during the holiday shopping season. "He has been alcohol free since the of­ fense and he works seven days a week," said Stahl. Sentencing was scheduled for Jan. 13 at 8:15 aan. tity of drugs and paraphernalia found by po­ lice in his Sheffield Road home on Jan. 8 belonged to his son, who could not be lo­ cated for questioning. "We believe the defendant was cither us­ ing marijuana or actively promoting the sale of marijuana from his home," said Crowley. Defense attorney Curtis Bell of Kalama­ zoo gave Fisher six tetters supporting Han­ cock. drafted by the Department cf Veterans Affairs, family and fnends. "Mr. Hancock has had three misdemeanor convictions, none of which were for drugs or alcohol." said Bell. "He's 47 years old. If he had been engaged in this type of lifestyle, he would have been before the court before this time." "I apologize to the court system for the circumstances I'm in," said Hancock, a sin­ gle parent. "I was trying to do the best I could (to raise the children.) Hindsight is 20/20." • Dana Histed, 46, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to 30 days in jail with credit for one day served on her conviction of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Histed was charged after she took a vehi­ cle belonging to another woman and left her car in its place. "Ms. Histed intended no harm to the vic­ tim," said attorney Ca.’il Jones Dwyer. "She left her own vehicle for the victim to use. I think this can be characterized as a practical joke. White it's eccentric behav­ ior, its not synonymous with criminal be­ havior." "I concur that is follows the range of a joke, though I doubt it was funny to the person whose car she took,” said Fisher. Histed was ordered to pay $500 in fines and costs which she could pay in lieu of serving the jail sentence. Hikers on the Hall Lake Foot Tran In Yankee Springe made a grizzly decovary Sunday when they found the badly burned body of a 47-year-ofd Delton woman. REASON, continued from page 1 and she'd push me out of the way. We had a lot of fun together." Sally loved hiking, cross country skiing and gardening, and had recently planted a number of bulbs which will bloom next spring, he said. Sally most recently worked as a registered nurse for HHS Inc. of Grand Rapids, was correspondence secretary for the Michigan Association of Health Care Auditors and was a member of a women's book club through the Delton District Library. Sally Russell's funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 2, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton. Negligent homicide charge issued in fatal fall from van A 21-year-old Hastings man could face a maximum of two years in prison if found guilty of negligent homicide for allegedly causing the death of Chad Owen Campbell, who fell from the rear of Oliver’s van Sept. 21 in Hastings. The felony charge was authorized by • Charles David Hancock. 48, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to spend six months in the Barry County Jail on his conviction of possession of marijuana. Six original counts against Hancock in­ cluding possession of cocaine, delivery and manufacture of marijuana, maintaining a drug house, harboring runaways and con­ tributing to the delinquency of a minor were dismissed in exchange for his guilty Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley Nov. 23 against Ryan Scott Oliver as a re­ suit of a probe into the accident "An extensive investigation by the Hast­ ings City Police Department into the death of Chad Owen Campbell has uncovered no evidence of an intentional homicide," Pros­ ecutor Date Crowley and Hastings City Po­ lice Chief J. P. Sarver said in a joint press released this week. According to previous reports. Campbell was crouched in the rear of Oliver’s van which allegedly had a defective latch on the rear doors. "Our initial investigation revealed that as the mini-van turned from the Kmart park­ ing lot onto the east exit street, the rear hatch flew open and he fell out of the back of the van," Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said in September. Campbell. 19, suffered severe head in­ juries and was taken to Pennock Hospital by the van's four passengers immediately following the 10:15 pjn. incident. He was later airlifted to Spccuum Health in downtown Grand Rapids where he died pita. Hancock has claimed that the large quan­ Sept. 26. Police have said questions arose regard­ ing whether Campbell had been pushed from the van or had been struck with a baseball bat prior to falling from the van. "City police officers interviewed und re­ interviewed scores of witnesses," stales the release. "No evidence of intentional foul 1996 SKI-DOO FORMULA STX583 studded dd-akim, hi CLINICAL BASKETBALL TRYOUTS FOR HASTINGS AREA AALFOR. 16)*8 WILL AT DORR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. COST OF THE CLINK. B $36. TEAM TO HOME OWNERS! 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Though Campbell's death has been ruled an accident, Crowley said he issued the ar­ rest warrant because he "has determined there is sufficient evidence to establish probably cause to believe that Mr. Camp­ bell's death was caused by the criminal neg­ ligence of Ryan Scott Oliver." Crowley explained that he charged Oliver with negligent homicide because he was "knowingly operating a defective vehicle at an immoderate rate of speed while trans­ porting a passenger in a position not des­ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician as­ sistant Cail 945-9888 WORK FROM HOME: Growing company needs help. Earn between $500-$ 1 .200 parttime/foll-time. Fun, easy, will train. Call for free 14 page book­ let. 616-248-7779. www.cash911 com/byrbest HANDYMAN SERVICES. RESPONSIBLE; “LOW RATES" HOME REPAIR AND HOME REMODELING PROJECTS FREE ESTI­ MATES!! CALL 616448­ 4093. 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The man and his wife both denied a gun was ever involved in the argument, however. The mother told us the teen was just trying to gel the father into trouble.- said Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy. No guns were found in the home. Leedy said. ignated for passengers.” Oliver's arraignment on the charge is scheduled for today, (Thursday) Dec. 2 in Barry County's 56-B District Court Crowley and Sarver declined further comment "because of ethical constraints" and "out of respect for the legal process that has been initialed." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 2. 1999 - Page 17 Southeastern students join forces to market cookies Southeastern Elementary fifth grade stu­ dents from Jamtc Murphy's class and the morning developmental kindergarten stu­ dents from Merry Ossenheimer’s class joined efforts to take pan tn a technology education activity. The idea was to provide a challenging inter-grade level activity for the students Students were mixed and then divided into five groups. Each group was given identical materials, a box of vanilla wafers, a tube of icing. M&Ms, six sheets of con­ struction paper, markers, pencils, scissors, rulers, napkins, plastic knives, and tape Their task was to make packages contain­ ing six smilie-faced cookies with MAM eyes. They were to produce the cookies, the packaging, and then create a marketing plan or way of advertising their cookies. When finished, each group made a short presentation explaining how they approached the task and then had the opportunity to promote their product. One group used an assembly line to produce their cookies. Two groups created premi­ ums in their packages Another group dressed a group member as “cookie man" to promote their product. Both teachers said they were surprised and delighted at the extent of ingenuity and creativity expressed by the students Ossenheimer’s afternoon students will partner with Jane Memtt’s fifth graders for this activity after Christmas. A different technology education activity will be undertaken in the spring, partnering the DK students with fifth-graders once again Nashville to pursue rec grants by Shawna Hubbarth Stoff Writer A 3-2 affirmative vote last week to pursue a grant for the railbed trail in Nashville left the council questioning if the vote was legal Usually a majority of four (of seven possible) votes would be needed, but with the resignation of Trustee Mike Kenyon from the council last meeting, some on the council thought the required number was three. Council members Bonnie White and Steve Wheeler voted not to pursue the grant. Council Member Carroll Wolff was not in attendance. Nashville Village President Dennis Mapes said he would check with the village attorney, but until that time the motion would be considered approved The question was whether or not to apply for an enhancement grant for the railbed trail. Earlier in the meeting, an application for a riverbed trail was approved unanimously. Council Member Frank Dunham said the riverwalk would cost an estimated $77,059, with $53,941 requested from the stale, with a local match of $23,117. For the railbed trail, the estimated project cost is $79,526 with $55,668 requested from the state, and a match from the village of $23,857. The decision of the council to apply for the grant prompted Citizens* Advisory Committee member Russ Furlong to tell the council he was resigning from the committee because of the actions. Furlong had filed a lawsuit against Rails to Trails because the proposed trail runs through his property. Both trails were the subject of a community wide survey by the Citizen's Advisory Committee this past year. Although community support for both trails was nearly even, with a slight edge for the river bed trail, the committee “Cookie Man" promotes the product. An assembly line in action. Pick up a virtual office on your way home from work. www.nextel.com zlOOO™ NEXTEL Authorized Nextel Representative Nextel phones are manufactured by @ motorola recommended to the council to pursue the riverbed trail first because of the legal proceedings surrounding the Rails to Trails path Trail survey results showed that 242 people wanted a trail on the railroad bed (total responses. 333. equaling 73%). For the nver bed trail. 229 said they would like to see it happen (total responses 300, equaling 76%). Dunham asked for permission from the council to apply for both grants "There would be no guarantee that we would get either one... this is not binding it's just an application There is no cost right now," Dunham said. "We have already said that we would do the river bed trail... it seems like we are contradicting ourselves." said White. “When we put in a grant for the railbed trail, it’s like you're saying, well, just in case we don't get that grant, we can go ahead with my special project that I want to get done." she said to Dunham. "This isn't a special one." said Dunham. "I'd like to get both of them done." "But it seems you are putting a whole lot more effort into that one," White replied. Rails to Trails President Michael Gormley earlier had told the council that lawsuits involving those property owners the trail runs through were close to being settled 8o,n8 to ** finalized." Gormley "But it's not done." said White gonna be is not it's done." "It s BASIC Communications Now Available in Hastings! Contact: Matt or Beth Farner 616-945-8704 ©1999 Nextel Communications, inc. All rights reserved. Nextel, the Nextel logo, Nextel Business Networks, and Nextel Direct Connect are trademarks and/or senrice marks of Nextel Communications. Inc. Motorola, iDEN, i390, i600, and i1000 are trademarks and/or regis­ tered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday December ? 1999 Health center offers chance to help needy TOUR, continued from page 3 the second on the left and a balloon will be on the mailbox. The Thalmanns arc the 13th house on the south side of Orchard St. from the "Im­ plement Sales" store The Hertels live in the parsonage of Fatih United Methodist Church, next to the chinch on Rush Sl. The Monicas home may be reached by going south on M-43. past Herbert Road and continuing about 300 feet to the en­ trance of Gull Lake Country Estates. Turn S. Grove (M-43) or from Horne lour Committee members Joyce Harrington. 623-2954; Lois baylor 623-2088. or Mary Sager. 623-2610 In conjunction with Love Inc. of Barry County, Pennock Health & Wellness Cen­ ter is offering the public a chance to put a twinkle in someone's eye this holiday sea­ son. The Center's goal is to provide a brighter holiday season to 100 families. Interested people may help by adopting a family, bringing in a gift or a non-perish able food item, or donating an ornament to hang on a tree that will be given to a needy family. The tree was donated by Jonny Conoon's Italian Eatery. "These are just a few of the ways you can help those less fortunate." a spokesper­ son said. Those who donated will have an The deadline to participate is Dec. 10. Health &. Wellness Center staff members will be donating their time to deliver items to the families. For more information, call W'cndy Beach at the Pennock Health & Wellness Center. 948-3139. Items can he dropped off at the Center from 5:30 a m. to 9 p.m Mondays through Thursdays; 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; and 12 to 3 p.m. Sundays. The Center is located at 915 W. Green St., adjacent to Pennock Hospital. opportunity to enter several drawings for gifts from area merchants. left there and follow the road to the right, about 4/10 of a mile. Their gray home is the third house and balloons will be on the mailbox. The Newmans may be reached by taking M-43 to Milo Road Turn right on Milo and continue to Parker (at the comer of the Prairieville Farm Days grounds) Turn right on Parker and drive 1.5 miles. Their home is the third house on the east side, past Osborne Road Tickets are $5 each or two for $8 or par­ ticipants may pay $1 at each home they want to view. 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AIR EXTENDED, 4 DOOR, LOADED BALANCE OF WARRANTY ONE OWNER SAVE THOUSANDS! *7,468 *19,280 15,480 1995 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSE LEATHER.ONE OWNER 12,892 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-12-09.pdf 347587532e51f2e980a99d0a0ac4631e PDF Text Text Holiday Parade creates scenes Saxons win cage opener See Photos on Page 3 See Story on Page 10 ‘Novel Idea* nearing the end See Next Chapter on Page 13 The Hastings THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9. 1999 VOLUME 146, NO. 49 News Briefs: Eastside Redevelopment District’s plans unveiled Hastings city officials got their fust good look Monday night at plans for the proposed Eastsidc Re-development District Karl Freed of Gove Associates presented the Hastings Planning Commission, Hast­ ings City Council, the Downtown Devel­ opment Authority Board, the Local Devel­ opment Finance Authority and Brownfield Authority with proposals to extend Hast­ ings’ downtown district eastward by six Candlelight vigil slated for Dec. 11 The annuel Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance and Hope will be held « 7 p.m. Saturday. Dec 11. on the weat steps at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Candles will be lit tn memory of blocks. The proposed district would include Hast­ ings Manufacturing, the Felpausch Food Center and corporate offices, and City Hall. Its boundaries would be Green Street to the South, Stale Road to the north, Jefferson Street to the west and South Hanover loved ones killed by drunken drivers and of those who have survived xlco- hol-relatod crashes The ceremony is sponsored by the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Those who plan to attend should Street lo the east. The study done by Gove Associates was funded partially by a $20,000 community developmcnl block grant funded by the Michigan Jobs Commission. Other contri­ butions were $5,000 from Hastings Manu­ drees warmly because the ceremony will lake place outdoors. For more information, call 765­ 5322 or 90-3386. Holiday concerts set for Sunday _ The annual Hastings schools Christmas concerts are scheduled far Sunday afternoon at the Hastings High School gym. The middle school bands will per­ form al 2 p.m and the high school ■Read ihe Paper,' the mascot of the Hastings Banner, proudly marches along the route during the annual Christmas parade in downtown Hastings last Saturday afternoon. For more photos of the event, see inside today's edition of the Banner Admission is free. Rep. Baird cites pro-gun ‘bullying tactics’ The next Legislative Coffee program of the fall aeries will be held at 8 ajn Monday. Dec. 13. at the County Sent Restaurant in Hartings. Scheduled to appear are Stale Sena­ tor Joasme Emmons; Stale Representa­ tive Terry Geiger, Rick Truer, repre­ senting Third District Congressman Vent Ebk-s; and Alan Knapp, repre­ senting Seve nth District Congressman Nick Smith. They will discuss recent issues and lake up any concerns con­ stituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken si the end of the session to give legislators feed­ back on the issues discussed The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Cham­ ber of Commerce. Doghouse straw to be given away The Barry County chapter of the Humane Society will offer free straw for doghouses from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, on a first-come, first-served basis at H & H Feed and Supply on South Bedford Road. Hast­ ings The Humane Society reminds pet owners that it is important to provide outside dogs with covered and enclosed shelter from the cold, with plenty of dry bedding Water should be changed twice per day when temperatures dip below the freezing mark. Snow should not be considered as a Pibsutute for fresh wa­ ler. Plenty of healthy food and exercise every day a’w is important. The Humane Society notes that cats that remain outsit4? most of the time abo have the same needs. /Idditlonal NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 facturing and the DDA and $2,500 each from the city and from Felpausch. Hastings Economic Development Direc­ tor L. Joseph Rahn said the intent of the project is to deal with job retention and ac­ commodating existing enterprise facilities, specifically Hastings Manufacturing. Freed presented ideas that will be used as a guide for expanding business and identify­ ing future use for an abandoned Hastings Manufacturing warehouse along the Thor- napplc River. Councilman David Jaspcrsc and Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield have cau­ tioned that the plans are simply that. "It's a pretty complex study," Mansfield said. "Il's got some neat ideas. It's a good place to start." Much of the study focuses on land along the Thomapplc River, where there is a pos­ sibility of building a new public library. See PLANS, cont. page 2 Dr. Yenger, Pennock A ‘Banner’ holiday plarade cleared in child’s death bands and choirs will follow al 4 p.m Legislative Coffee set PRICE 50* Guest speaker walks out on forum by David T. Young Editor It was a first for the First Friday. The guest speaker walked out about halfway through the monthly forum on gun control last Friday, to catcalls and protests of pro-gun enthusiasts. Stale Rep. Laura Baird, a Democrat from Okemos, told the audience she hadn’t come to debate the issue with an adversarial crowd, she had come to talk about the most recent legislation under consideration in Lansing. Baird's action prompted local activist Robert Dwyer to suggest that the audience, which included some people from outside Barry County, was deliberately packed with pro gun enthusiasts Baird herself reported than she recognized some of the people who attended from previous encounters. Mark Englerth, who co-modcratcd the fo­ rum with Jim Pino, denied the charge, say­ ing that most folks in the audience indeed were from inside the county. They just happened to be pro-gun and they showed up because the forum had been promoted in the Banner and Reminder and they knew Baird was a promoter of gun control legis­ lation. Baird said that because of her well-known views, she has received death threats anonymous hate e-mail and phone calls, which she said was part of the pro-gun lobby's "bullying tactics." "Pro-gun people tend to be very intimi­ dating." she said. Baird said that the State Legislature is grappling with the issue of changing laws that govern carrying a concealed weapon in Michigan Under the current law, a person can carry a concealed weapon with a permit issued by the local gun board. Michigan has 83 local gun boards, one from each of the 83 counties. She said the gun board usually include* a representative from the state police, from the sheriffs department and the county prosecuting attorney. Permits are issued to those who demonstrate a need, she said. But there is a campaign under way to make Michigan a sta’j where permit seek­ ers don’t have to show a need The proposed liberalized CCW legisla­ tion came up last spring in Lansing, but it was shelved because of the incident at Columbine High School in Colorado. "Once that tragedy occurred, there was concern by legislators that it (the bill) may put them in a bad light politically." Baird said. The state representatives said that it was then that she saw polling that as many a* 80 percent of the people in her legislative district (the 70th) opposed liberalizing CCW regulations and as many as 95 per­ cent of women also were against the move. Then there was a new bill introduced for tougher gun control measures, including prohibiting the sale of guns without trigger locals, closing loopholes at gun show sales, prohibiting the transfer of guns to minors, making parents more accountable for violations by young people and forbid­ by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Pennock Health Care Systems and emer­ gency department doctor James Yenger were not negligent in their care of 2-yearold Faith Prater who died from croup six hours after visiting the hospital Dec. 31. 1997, a jury ruled Tuesday. "We could find nothing (in the evidence) that he violated the standard of care with the information he had al the time,’’ said a juror Wednesday. Ted and Bonnie Prater of Hastings had sought a $5 million judgment against the hospital and Yenger. charging that the doc­ tor was negligent when he diagnosed Faith's illness as an upper respiratory infec­ tion instead of croup. After a five-day civil trial in Barry County Circuit Court, the jury came back with their verdict clearing the defendants of any wrongdoing after just two hours of de­ liberation. "Pennock Hospital and Dr. Yenger con­ tinue to have sympathy for the Prater fam­ ily and the loss they have suffered," said de­ fense attorney Brian Kilbane of Grand Rapids Wednesday. "However, with regard to the lawsuit the Praters filed, both Pen­ nock Hospital and Dr. Yenger arc pleased the jury, after careful review of all of the evidence, recognized that Pennock Hospital and Dr. Yenger had provided good and ap­ propriate care." The Praters, however, plan to appeal the verdict. Bonnie Prater said. "I'm going to go on and I'll keep fight­ ing it." she said. According to the Praters, Faith had been sick since about 11 a.m. on that day nearly two years ago. "She didn't eat or drink," Ted Prater testi­ fied. "Toward evening, she was having a hard time breathing. During the late after­ noon and evening, she started making a wheezing type sound." Prater said his wife called two Kalama­ zoo medical advice lines and was told by doctors to have Faith examined by an emergency room physician. "Our main concern was why she sounded like she did," said Prater on the stand. "The last doctor said to lay her on her back and sec if she was sucking in with her ribs. She was. She was struggling lo get air in." Yenger, nurse Sarah Vcrbcrg. nurse Joe Maurer and respiratory therapist Dennis Houck testified, however, that Faith did not make the wheezing sound, known as "stri­ dor." during her visit to the emergency room from 9:30 p.m. until almost 10:30. "Stridor is the hallmark of croup." de­ fense attorney Brian Kilbane of Grand Rapids told the jury. Four medical professionals, including Pennock Emergency Department Physician See CLEARED, cont. page 2 ding the carrying of concealed weapons at such places as churches, schools, sporting events, theaters and hospitals. Baird insisted that tougher gun control legislation has wide support in Michigan. "I would say that 1 represent the point of view of my district quite accurately." she said. She added that the notion that gun con­ trol is an unpopular idea is promoted by a "small, but very noisy minority " But Rich Bcukema. a retired police offi­ cer. said. "The police are not with you. Most people who work on the street are pro-gun." Another man. who said he was from Sturgis, said. “It's virtually impossible to get a gun permit in our county (St. Joseph)." He said he is 67 years old. a Korean War veteran, left military service as a lieutenant colonel and is a lifetime shooter with no convictions beyond traffic tickets. "What makes you think that I'll gel a permit and then shoot up a hospital?" he asked. "Thai's a local gun board issue," Baird replied See WALKS, cont. page 2 ‘Christmas Past’ continues “Of Christmas Past" was celebrated last weekend at Charlton Park. The celebration, which includes an 1863 “homecoming" for Civil War soldiers, continues from noon to 5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 11 and 12. �Page 2 - The Hastings Bannei Thursday December 9 1999 Jaycees selling Christmas trees NEWS BRIEFS during their annual holiday sale. (Continued) Hanover Hastings Jaycees still have The more than 100 Christmas trees to sell The trees are being sold at 127 S. (at and Paul Bonnie Ballingers' home) in Hastings from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thurs­ days. 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 8 p.m. Two area blood drives planned Sundays. Half of the proceeds will be given to the Hastings City Police Reserves and the other half will go to the Hastings Jaycees Chapter for projects, said Mark Two Red Crow Blood drive, will be held from I to 7 p.m. this month in Sheldon, chairman of the Christmas Tree Project Barry County The ftrat blood drive in thia area in December will be at the Castleton Township Hall tn Nashville Tuesday. Dec. 14. and in Hastings Wednesday. Doc. 15, ■ the First United Methodist AAUW to meet next Tuesday Church Anyone who is al least 17 years of The Hastings branch of the Ameri­ age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in can Association of University Women reasonably good health and who hasn't will meet al 7 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 14. given blood within 56 days of the dale at the home of Carol Jones Dwyer. of the drive is eligible to contribute 416 S. Broadway Foreign exchange students who are attending area high schools will be Dowling post office expand? special guests. Each will be introduced and they will give an informal presen­ tation about holiday traditions in their homelands. The United States Postal Service is inviting residents in the Dowling area Exchange students scheduled to ap­ pear include: to a town meeting at 7 p.m. Wednes­ day, Dec. 15. to discuss the possibility • of expanding operations at the post of­ fice there. Input is being sought from the pub­ High • Anne Schreiber, Thomapple Kel­ Germany. • Eduardo Nose. Thomapple Kel­ An exchange student from Maple Valley also may attend. Road, is no longer large enough to op­ Program chair will be Rowena Hale. erate at peak efficiency. If it is not fea­ Co-bostesses will be Kay Loftus and sible to expand, moving to another Kim Walton. building or constructing a new one will be considered. The Dec. 15 meeting will be held at The Dwyers’ home is the second house south of the corner of Green and Broadway. the Baltimore Township Hall. 3100 East Dowling Road Santa Patrol plans night plane rides Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Dec. 13 at the Sanu Claus and Mrs Claus will be Delton Kellogg Middle School library. flying into the Hasting. Airport Friday and Saturday. Dec. 17 and 18 as part of the Santa Patrol "Christmas Lights at Night Flight" events from 6 to 9 p.m both evenings An opportunity to have an airplane ride and see holiday lights from the air The public is invited to attend. AU are asked to bring a gift to exchange and "a story about a special gift you have given or have received." The society’s board will meet at 6:15 p.m. that evening. at night is the focus of the event, sponsored by the Hastings Flying As­ sociation tn conjunction with Thor nappie Flying Service. The charge is $15 per person and rides are subject to current weather conditions. The location of the activity will be centered around the Eart McMullin Terminal Building at the Hastings Airport, located off West Stale Road. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling (616) 664­ 4612 before ' p.m. Dec. 17-11 or after 4 p.m. on thi-se days al 945-5626. Walk-ins are welcome, loo The local non-profit Hying Associa­ tion plans to use the proceeds from the event for some of the airport develop­ ment projects. In the past, the group has helped purchase an air conditioner, underground sprinkling system, obser­ vation deck, flag pole. etc. 'Of Christmas Past’ continues Historic Chariton Park s special edi­ tion of its annual "Of Christmas Past" celebration will continue Saturday and Sunday afternoon from noon to 5 p.m. Highlighting the "Homecoming Christmas 1863" events this weekend will be the "appearance" of soldiers from General George Meade's Army of the Potomac, coming home on Christmas furlough from the travails of fighting in the Civil War in 1963. The activities will include music and carolers, sprucing up the barbershop, casting plum pudding and wassail at the Bristol Inn, baked goods that am be purchased from the Ladies Aid So­ ciety, camage rides, a chance to visit with the guest soldiers and their fami­ Uons Club plans Candy Cane sale Hxsf.igs Lions Club members will lies, making ornaments and cornhusk dolls, dipping candles and visits with Sl Nicholas. Among the Civil War guests will be men from Union and Confederate fake to the streets this week at the en­ Army trance to Hastings businesses for their singing annual "Candy Cane" sale The Lions will be out in force Sixberry House. Thursday through Saturday. Dec. 9.10 toric village will be open throughout and 11, according io Lions Chib Presi­ the two weekends of celebration of dent Brian Shumway. Money collected during this drive Christmas supports a host of statewide programs for sight conservation and services for away the blind. The Hastings Lions Club Night Before Christmas." The general supports Welcome Home for the Blind store will be open for purchasing gifts, in Grand Rapids, a nursing facility for freshly ground coffee and new bolts of the aged blind. Leader Dog School in material in 1863 fabric. regiments. around Some the will be piano at the All homes and buildings in the his­ 136 years ago. The Thonapple Press Print Shop will give a sample of its work with Clement C. Moore's poem "Twas the Rochester, the Michigan Eye Bank and The Barry County Historical Society Transplantation Center in Ann Arbor, will be in the Hastings Mutual Bank as well as "Sightfirst,” an international building next to me general store, dis­ project designed to eliminate river playing a number of items for sale. blindness worldwide. Visitors can try their hand at working A major project fur Hastings Lion a. looms or they can buy ornaments and however, is providing people in the rugs. The barber shop will be open for Hastings area with eyeglasses and hear­ the soldiers, chestnuts will be roasting ing aids when other sources of dis­ on an open fire at the Bristol Inn and tance are not available. Christmas stories will be read. Members of Hastings Lions Club will be stationed at Kmart and Fel­ Dulcimer music will fill the air at the Methodist Episcopal Church. pausch Thursday. Friday and Saturday, Cost will be $4 for adults. $2 for wearing the characteristic purple jacket children ages 5 to 12 and free for 4 and and gold cap. under. For more information, call 945­ 2942 For more information, call 945­ 3775. Hastings Manufacturing also is consider­ ing more buffer areas between it and the surrounding residential neighborhood and uses for property now idle. "It (the plan) is a conceptual tool to start from." Mansfield said. "This was supposed to be a tool to stimulate thought and iden­ tify potential improvements (for the cast side of the city). It'll take lime and a num­ ber of entities doing their pieces. "It (the proposed project) probably will never come off as it's envisioned. But it's an exciting project." Mansfield said the city government units simply received the proposed plans from Gove and asked questions. “We have to find funding sources for pieces of the project." he said. WALKS... continued from page 1 logg. from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Postal officials say the current facil­ ity. located at 8886 South Bedford Hastings logg High School, from Hansford, lic before a decision will be made on expanding the facility. Martina Gass, School, from Oberwil, Switzerland. PLANS unveiled...continued from page 1 Carl Moore asked about "instant checks" of gun buyers. He was told that there are no such checks when guns are passed between dealers or between two private individuals. Pete Schantz, co-owner of Al & Pete’s Sport Shop in Hastings, which sells guns, asked Baird why she and other legislators "aren't doing anything to change the court system... You have a conviction rate of 3 percent.” The legislator said that couldn't be true because Michigan’s prisons arc bulging at the seams and they're filling as fast as the state can build theth. She then said. ’I'm not here to debate with you. I don't need your support. You have a representative (Terry Geiger) and a senator (Joanne Emmons). Talk to them. "These are extremely modest proposals. I understand you don't agree." She added that if Gov. John Engler and the Michigan Republican Parly really want liberalized carrying a concealed weapon laws, they could have it done in a heartbeat because they rule the House, the Senate and the governor's office. As she walked out of the Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall, she said she had business to tend to elsewhere and commented, "You engage in a lot of bullying behavior. I'm done talking." She was referring to heckling and some­ times profane language that came from the audience. Her walking out prompted John Loftus, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party, to say. "I have to believe this lady is an elected representative. She should be lis­ tening to people from all parts of the state." After Baird left, two pro-gun representa­ tives spoke to an attentive audience. They were supposed to furnish the opposing views to Baird's. One was Dave Stevens, who lives in Yankee Springs Township and teaches in the Hamilton school system. He contended that "a fairer CCW law is supported in Barry County.” Stevens said pro-gun people have been characterized unfairly as cowboys who would have a bunch of O.K. Corral-style shoot-outs. "Over a million men and women take lo the fields (as hunters) and I have yet to hear of a shoot-out," he said, noting that more than 50 percent of the U.S. population has access to guns. "I come from a common sense point of view." he said. "I shouldn't have to pay for what other people do." Stevens contended that there are even some people who oppose guns and will never shoot them, but they would never take away someone else's because it's a Second Amendment issue. Stevens also contended that crimes in counties that allow people to carry con­ cealed weapons arc less frequent. He cited Macomb County, which he said issues 41 percent of all permits in Michigan, but has a lower crime rate than Wayne County’and Kent County. He added that Florida was one of the first states to have liberalized CCW laws, and its crime rate is 10 percent below the national average. The other guest speaker on the pro-gun side was Rod Collins from the Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners, who also is a firearms instructor, a shooter and an engineer who lives in Lansing. He said that unlike gun lobby groups like the National Rifle Association, th* State Rep. Laura Baird discusses recent gun control legislation at the First Friday forum while pro-gun advocates Rod Collins (center) and Dave Stevens listen. MCRGO does not receive funding except for members' dues and it has no full-time paid staff. Collins elaborated on Stevens' con­ tentions, pointing out that 31 slates have "shell" Laws that allow CCW and crimes there have declined. Meanwhile, Michigan has seen a 6 percent increase in crime in 1998. He said that when Australia and England decided to ban personal firearms, homicides and assau* went up. He contended that the pro-gun movement was made to be a scapegoat in the wake of the Columbine tragedy Collins said reform is needed for the cur­ rent system under which gun permits arc granted because a recent Grand Rapids Press investigation showed "where you live and who you know has everything lo do with getting a permit." He said the sheriff was selling permits to his friends in Genesee County CLEARED cont. from page I Wes VonScggcm. concurred on the witness stand that stridor is very pronounced and would be impossible for a doctor to miss. "There was no stridor." Yenger testified. Faith's vital signs, which included a pulse of 158. respirations of 30. a tempera­ ture of 100.6 and an oxygen level of 97 percent were not cause for alarm, defense witnesses testified Yenger and Verbcrg explained that though normal pulses are between 100 to 151. 158 was not considered unusual con­ sidering that the child did not want to be in the emergency room and was being exam­ ined by strangers. "She was sitting up. interacting with her father, her eyes were bright and normal shape, she had normal mucous membranes and her skin terter (dehydration test) was normal." said Yenger The only abnormal condition she had. said Yenger, was nasal congestion. Because he had been told Faith had been spitting up, he prescribed a Tigan supposi­ tory which senes to relieve vomiting. Verberg and Yenger testified that after de­ termining that Faith was in good condi­ tion. they attempted to gel Faith to drink Pedialyte (similar to Gatorade) mixed with juice. Prater testified Faith would not drink the juice and that he walked her up and down the hospital halls try ing to coax her into drinking the juice "I called her mother to see if there was Another problem. Collins said, is that under the current local gun board system, hunters and people with firearms could be arrested in places like Ann Arbor even if they're just passing through, making crim­ inals out of law-abiding citizens. If there was one area of agreement for just about everyone who attended the fo­ rum. it was that firearms education and safely should be taught and stressed. Dar Leaf and Gene Flint suggested there is a need. Dr. Vera Morkovin. a retired emergency room physician, said, "I've seen hundreds of kids and adults killed or maimed for life. How many of you supporters and detractors have been doing something lo prevail irresponsible people and children from gaining access lo guns?" Collins said the statistics on children and gun accidents right now are at a 30-ycar low. any way she could get her to take it." said Prater. “I told her the doctor said 'she's congested, that's why she sounds like that.' She'll be okay." About 20 minutes later, the hospital staff gave Prater a discharge statement which said that if Faith's condition wors­ ened, to return Faith to the hospital and lo “push clear fluids tomorrow morning." Prater was also given a baggie contain­ ing another Tigan suppository and Dimctapp. but was allegedly given no in­ structions with regard lo the return of stri­ dor. Prater said after arriving home to his wife and five other children. Faith was put to bed. "She got up a little while later, we tried to give her ice chips and cold pop but she didn't want to cat or drink," said Prater. "Bonnie told her that if she didn't cat or drink, we would have to take her back to the hospital." Prater said later that night. Faith began repeating "I'm mad. Mommy. I'm mad. I'm mad. I'm mad." Bonnie laid down next to Faith and they both went to sleep, according to testimony. Ted. who had been out working in his garage, checked on Faith periodically, he said. "I came back in at I or 1:30 a.m. and she was still asleep," he said. Prater went to sleep, but was awake again by 4 a.m. to get ready lo deliver newspapers for the Kalamazoo Gazette. See CLEARED, cont. page 16 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 9. 1999 - Page 3 Several glimpses of the Hastings Christmas parade The grand marshals of the parade were triplets Brinna, Kipp and Cody Beck. Their mother. Marcell Beck and 'Aunt Sandy," shrred the honor. Devin Kalee was one of the sheep at the live nativity presentation, ioining the actors who told about the first Christmas. Steve Jacobs (tar tight) enjoys hrs ride on the Jaycee float as a retired member. The organization is celebrating 60 years of service this year. Hastings Middle School and High School bands marched together tor the parade. Their lively beat added to the festive mood of the day. Cub Scouts joined the parade to welcome Santa Claus to town. The warm weather was a treat for the marchers. As per tradition, Santa brings up the rear wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Two sheep and a shepherd joined *he stage of the live nativity at the Barry County courthouse. Joseph (Steve Reid) and Mary (Cathy Newsted) told the crowd about the first Christmas. National Bank of Hastings earned first place in the business division. The float featured an Z TM with the message, "Even Santa Needs Cash Now and Then." Hastings mayor Frank Campbell and the First Lady greet the town as they ride in style in the parade. The Hastings Public Library led its marchers with a banner proclaiming its community legacy PHOTOS by Perry Hardin and Helen Mudry Need Printing? Give Us a CaU.,.945-9554 J-Ad Graphics, Inc. The Hastings First United Methodrst Church float says "catch the spirit." Children catch the spirit from a fishing boat being pulled along the parade route. This float won first place in the kids' division. �Pa9* 4 - The Haatmgt Banner - Thursday. December 9. 1999 LETTERS from our readers Let’s remember dangers of drinking and driving To the editor: My name is Sheila Allen. I would have been 27 now. but when the accident happened I was 15 years old. Like a lot of teens, I thought I knew more than my parents did. The day after Thanksgiving in 1987, I partied all day with friends. We were drink­ ing. My mom had left for the day. Later in the day, me and one of my fnends topped drinking, but the guys didn’t. When my mom came home, she was upset with us. and we were going to go get something to eat. She told me I had to ride with her, but I jumped in the truck before she could stop me and I said, “it will be OK, Mom," and waved goodby *. I saw my dad within minutes after that and told him we were going to go get some- thing to eat and to meet us at the restaurant. He said he would sec us in a few minutes. He didn’t know about the guys in the truck. The driver, my so-called friend, was driving very fast. We asked him to slow down or stop, but he didn't, in less than five minutes, we were slammed into a tree. The truck caught on fire. The other guy and me were trapped in the truck, in the fire. My so-called friend, the driver was thrown free of the truck. He didn’t have barely a scratch. The other girl with us was also thrown free; she got a broken leg and will have to live with scarring and problems the rest of her life. Our other friend died a couple of days after the accident. He was burned worse than I was. When we got to the hospital in Let’s stop growth of ‘hog hotels' To the editor: The Michigan Legislature is on the verge of adopting Senate Bill 205, an amendment to the Right-to-Farm Act that is being pro­ Please clean up after your dog To the editor: I was always taught that if you took your animal for a walk it was your responsibility to clean up an)' refuse that the dog might leave in your neighbor's yard. Apparently not everyone is aware of this common courtesy. It disgusts me when someone is walking their dog and they do not clean up after it. especially if it is in my We have two young children and the thought of one of my kids accidentally step­ ping in or picking up dog feces repulses me. 1 am unaware of any ordinance in the City of Hastings regarding this issue. However, 1 feel that with or without an ordinance it is the dog owner’s responsibility to clean up Dog owners should be more considerate when walking their pets and remember that not everyone likes to have their yard littered with animal waste Kristen R. Cove, Hastings - STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week. 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SB 205's intent is to eliminate regulation of agricultural operations for the benefit of intensive livestock operations, so-called “hog hotels," which arc not moni­ tored, inspected or regulated by the state Local regulations on these operations arc currently the only controls. How bad can it get? Let’s say a hog hotel starts up in your neighborhood. Instead of ccmfields and a few farm animals, you’ve got thousands of animals in a confined space upwind from you. If the odor doesn't dirive you out, think about what such an operation might do to the quality of your well water, your neighborhood, your prop­ erty values Local official*7 would agree with your concerns, but as long as the operator fol­ lowed generally accepted agricultural man­ agement practices suggested (not mandat­ ed) by the Michigan Agriculture Commission, any ordinances restricting such operations would be useless. Family farms strive to be good neighbors and arc not the concern The concern is with the growing number of intensive live­ stock operations locating in Michigan. Today, there are estimated to be 125 such operations in our state. This bill would merely encourage the proliferation of unregulated intensive live­ stock operations in our state. Please tell your legislators you oppose this measure John M. LaRosc Executive Director, Michigan Townships Association Kalamazoo, they told my parents that in order to save me they would have to ampu­ tate my one leg. My dad didn’t want them to. but they convinced him that was the only way to save me. I did a little better for a few days then they said the other leg had to go. My mom and dad both loved me so, they wanted to do anything they could to save me. so the other leg went. After that I just couldn't make it, and so I died. I lived 11 days after the accident. I was burned from the top of the middle of my chest down, and I knew everything that was going on. I was able to talk and write mes­ sages on a board. I told my parents how sorry 1 was, and they were sorry too. Now you may ask what kind of parents were they? They did the best they could, for being parents for the first time, and they still love and miss me. My sister, grandpar­ ents. many aunts and uncles and cousins still miss and think of me. The holidays are still hard for them now. but they know I am a’l right, and 1 am happy and running and laughing again. If anyone out there reads this and thinks before they act, I will not have died in vain. To all you teens who know more than your parents, think of me, and to all you socalled grown-ups, think before you have that last drink, and before you get in a vehi­ cle when you have been drinking. Get someone to drive you. Have safe and happy holidays. In memory of Sheila Allen, (10/79 to 12/87) For Sheila by her aunt, M. Snowden, Hastings DPS deserves Hastings’ thanks Let’s remember George Washington Dear editor: It was on Dec. 14. 1799, at his Mount Vernon, Va., home that George Washington passed away. As wc near the 200th anniversary since his death and are nearing the end of an unprecedented bicentennial year of recog­ nition and remembrance of our first presi­ dent. I would like to remind every patriotic American that George Washington’s rele­ vance and importance in our heritage did not end on that solemn date. As bicentennial community leader of Historic Bowens Mills George Washington Bicentennial Community, site No. 526, I have been asked by the George Washington Bicentennial Committee of Mount Vernon to bring public awareness to a resolution passed by the United States Congress. The resolution issues an official call for bells to be rung and the American flag to be flown at half staff Dec. 14, in honor of George Washington, just like Americans did 200 years ago when they heard the news of his death and sent a nation into mourning. All national, state and city organizations, along with businesses, communities, schools and places of worship throughout the nation are asked to toll bells for the duration of one minute commencing at noon, central standard time. The American flag is asked to be flown at half staff from dawn to dusk to remember George BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER To the editor: My family and I enjoyed the lighting cer­ emony at the courthouse Friday, Dec. 3. Many organizations were publicly thanked at this ceremony for contributing and donating time and money for this pro­ ject. However, the Department of Public Service was omitted from this list. I would like to express appreciation to Marty Olsen and Michael Bagley, employees of DPS, for their efforts putting up lights and decora­ tions throughout town and on the court­ house. Connie L. Bagley, Bellevue Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names wHI be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that coniain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject tc editing lor style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials lor or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks* wifi not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks ol a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one tor each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Washington. Washington's face is still the most famil­ iar of all historic figures in America. Th«t\ because he possessed many of the qualities that arc today lacking among our leaders: honesty, courage and patriotism. He consis­ tently established the highest standards for his own actions that led others to emulate him. Washington demonstrated that armies can best be led and governments can best be managed by individuals of character. Thanks to him we live in a democratic nation that enjoys unparalleled liberty and freedom. So, I would like to ask everyone to take part in the nationwide commemoration of the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s death. After all, he was “first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." Incidentally, Historic Bowens Mills is the only George Washington Bicentennial Community in Western Michigan. It is one of only a couple of others located in Michigan (the others are on the eastern side of the state), and site No. 526 out of others in the United States. Mike Hook, Bicentennial Leader George Washington Bicentennial Commumty/Historic Bowens Mills 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME Know Your Legislators. U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. US. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (816) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States Hpuse of Representatives, 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion 1351 N M-43 Hwy NEWSROOM • David T. MJung (EdUor) Shaly Sutaer PMnaa Johns Shawna Hubbarth ADVEXTIIIMG DEPARTMENT • laralM ads • Monday thraugn Naville: Scott Ommen Lnh Pemford. Hasthsps: Nikki Meers, Yankee Springs: Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjotnmg counties POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Box B Mastmgs Ml 49054 0602 Hastings Ml 49054 "h*» possible, because we have enough technology to do for • maa to w«k oe ike •noon. rtxyTl find « way lo fey. The peblk is uo is so approve I expect tone ia science to send next decade.” �The Hastings Banner Thursday. December 9. 1999 - Page 5 St. Rose, NE collect 2,382 canned goods Love Inc. has been given 2,382 canned and dry goods as a result of a food drive sponsored jointly by Northeastern Elementary and St. Rose. Northeastern Principal Mary Youngs said the two schools "joined forces to see if we could collect 2,000 canned goods," and ultimately exceeded their goal. The food will be used in Love Inc. Christmas baskets. At Wal-Mart donates $2,000 to Northeastern Northeastern students name all 50 states Northeastern Elementary in Hastings was the recent recipient of $2,000 from the Wal-Mart Foundation. The money matched funds raised by students through sales of wrapping paper, candles, food, and other items. The money will be used for new playground equipment put up by staff and volunteers in September From left are Jane Edwards, treasurer of the Northeastern PTO, Northeastern Principal Mary Youngs, and Hastings Wal-Mart Store Director David May Watershed management to be discussed A presentation on managing watersheds will be held at Algonquin Lake Lodge on Algonquin Lake Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Anthony Groves, direc­ tor of the Water Resources Group for Progressive Engineering of Grand Rapids. Groves has worked closely with regula­ tory and government officials throughout the state to implement projects which pro­ tect water and wetland resources. He will give a slide presentation and an­ swer questions on "what works and what doesn't" in the way of watershed manage­ ment. according to Monica Rappaport, member of the Barry County Water Quality Action Committee. The committee, one of four subcommittees of the OUR-Land preservation group, is sponsoring the meet­ ing. with financial assistance from the Four-1 ownship Water Resources Council, Inc. Rappaport said one of the water quality action committee's long-term goals is to propose and support a Barry County water­ shed management plan, and the Dec. 15 meeting will give the group ideas on how to develop such a plan. If Barry County has a watershed management plan in place, Rappaport said, it will become eligible for grants from the Michigan Clean Waler Act. Over the next 10 years, she said, some $90 Former Road Commission manager dies Word has been received of the death of Orval 'Cutty' Cutshaw. 75, a former Hastings resident and engineer manager of the Barry County Road Commissioner from 1961 lo 1967 Cutshaw died at his home in the Rrtoskey area July 7. He sen cd as engineer manager for Emmet County from 1967 until hts retirement in I9K9 He was bom. Nov. 23, 1923. in Elkhart. Ind . was a graduate of Elkhart High School and Purdue University with a civil engi­ neering degree. During World War II he served with the Manne Corp in the South Pacific from 1943-46 Dun ng his career he sen cd as president and secretary of the County Road Association of Michigan for many years He was also a long time member and past president of Ki warns; sen cd on the Charter Commission of netoskey. Petoskey City Planning Commission; the Petoskey Board of Education. Emmet County Parks and Recreation Commission, a member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey, member of the American Red Cross National Disaster Team and lifetime member of the Little Traverse Bay Historical Society His wife. Betty, still maintains their home at 9066 Manna Dn\c. Ponshewaing. Alanson million in grant funds will be available lo groups in the state for water quality im­ provement projects. The public is invited to attend the meet­ ing. Gladys "Gert" M. Dines Velma Alice DeMond HASTINGS - Gladys "Gert" M Dines KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA - Velma Alice DeMond. age 96, of Kissimmee. Florida, passed away November 30. 1999. She was bom on November 30, 1903 in Castleton Township, the daughter of Alice (Hill) and Benjamin Coolbaugh. of Hastings, and formerly of Gun Lake, passed away Sunday. December 5. 1999 Gladys was bom in Edmore on April 25. 1931. the daughter of Rolland and Eva Marie (Menke) Sharkey. On October 22, 1954 in Stanton, she married George Dines, and he preceded her She married Claude DeMond on June 2, 1927 in Hastings, and he preceded her in death on February 8, 1988. Mrs. DeMond was a graduate of Hastings High School and Western Michigan University, and taught in the in death on November 14. 1989. She enjoyed handicrafts, reading, gardening, and her beloved dog Barney. Gladys worked at the Gun Lake Inn. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers. Howard, and Donald Sharkey, and George Cross; and a sister, aiea schools for 25 years. She was a member of the WoodGrove Parish Church. Prior to retirement. Mr. & Mrs. DeMond lived on their farm on Wellman Road. During retirement years, they divided their time between their home on Thomapple Lake and Kissimmee. Helen Peer. Gladys is survived by a daughter. Kathy Hauser, sons. David Dines, and Kevin (Lynn) Dines; a sister, June (Don) Roberts; a brother. Ken (Mabie) Cross; a sister-in-law. Edna Sharkey; grandsons. Richard Lawrence, Timothy Lawrence, Adam Dines, and Brian Dines; a granddaughter. Lindsay Dines; great grandsons, Shaun and Austin Lawrence; a special family friend, Anthony Scmbarski; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A private family service will be conducted at Oak Hill Cemetery Mrs. DeMond was also preceded in death by a brother; and four sisters. She is survived by a daughter. Joyce Aigate of Goshen. Indiana; two sons. Warren of Burnips, Florida, and Kent of Kissimmee. Florida; eight grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Graveside services were held at the Osceola Memory Gardens in Kissimmee. Florida, with Frank Algalc officiating, and Janice DeMond singing the Lord's Prayer. Memorial donations may be made to the WoodGrove Parish. in Orangeville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by left and right are the teachers in charge of the food drive, Larry Ricco from Northeastern and Deb Heuss from St. Rose. Students pictured (from left) are Ellie Devroy and Meagan Snider from St. Rose and Shane Henry and Hayley Tuinstra from Northeastern Four Northeastern Elementary students recently rose to the challenge of naming all 50 states correctly during a contest sponsored by fourth-grade teacher Tim Newsted. They include (from left) fourth-grader Eric Haney, third-grader Shelby Winans, fourth-grader Chelsea Siska, and fourth-grader Ryan Cain. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME • NOTICE • DECEMBER HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Will meet on December 14. 1999 at 6:00 p.m. to correct mathematical errors or mutual mistakes of fact relative to taxa­ tion. Signed. Patricia Albert, Supervisor Hope Township the Williams Funeral Home in Delton OPEN HOUSE YMCA of Barn County Sunday, Dec. 12, 1-4 p.m. Ha\tin^s Youth Council YMCA Camp/Program Director YMCA of Barry County is offering an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a dif­ 2174 Jeanne Dr. DIRECTIONS: State Rd west, right on Douglas, nght on Onawa, left on Jeanne Dr BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! ference in the lives of those who live in Barry County. Camp Responsibilities include Director for YMCA serving as the Camp Algonquin. Individual would also develop, promote, supervise and administer other "non camping” programs as well as supervise the aquatic programs of the YMCA of Barry County L-17 4 bedroom * 3-bath • 60 of lakefront * 530-acre pri­ vate access Algonquin Lake ’ Huge greatroom ’ Enclosed porch ’ Fantastic views * Newer furnace/central air * 2-stall garage ' M FL ' Basement storage/play room ' Lots of ceramic tile ' Neutral decor * Must see1 $269,900. Cali LuAnn. q Tuti Westdale IV^._ s| Positions opens mid February Letters oj appli­ YMCA of Barry County, P.O. Box 252. Hastings. MI by December 30. cations should he sent to: WESTDALE WITZEL & ASSOC. 948-3770 629 W. State Street (We've Moved!) �Page 6 - The Hastings Bannei Thursday December 9 1999 Wendy Berg WALKER - Wendy Berg, passed away Thursday, December 2. 1999 at her home. Wendy was bom April 21. 1966 in Plainwell, the daughter of David and Dec Ann (Lutes) Barnes She graduated from Plainwell High School in 1984, she was employed as an insurance agent for several years and was currently writing a book on aviation She had lived in Walker for the last five years. She married Thomas Berg on October 27. 1990 in Kalamazoo She was preceded in death by her grandfathers. Gerald Barnes and Ralph Lutes Mrs. Berg is survived by her husband. Thomas Berg; three children. Taylor. Jacob and Nicholas all at home; her mother and step-father. Dee Ann and Donald Davis of Otsego, her father and step-mother. David and Myrene Barnes of Hastings; brother, Mark (Lynn) Barnes of Grand Rapids; three step-sisters. Betty Jo Sandberg of Zeeland and Debra (Russell) Lowell of Coopersville, and Brenda Davis of Mattawan; five step-brothers, John Duquette Jr., and Tim Duquette, both of Holland; Richard (Patricia) O'Brien of Vicksburg. Ronald Davi* of Kalamazoo, Donald (Barbara) Davis of Tampa, Honda; her grandmothers, Marjorie Barnes of Hastings and Paula Lutes of Otsego; her mother-in-law, Catherine Berg of Kalamazoo; four sisters and brothers-inlaw. Ken (Ann) Berg of Grand Rapids, Sue 'Bob) Destrampc of Garden City, Joe Berg of Anneheim. California, Jim (Shelly) Berg of Kalamazoo; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday. December 6, 1999 at St. Anthony's Church in Walker. Reverend Father Edmund Goldbach Celebrant. Interment took place at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego. Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for her children's education Arrangements were made by Winkcl Funeral Home, Otsego. Eleanor M. "Peggy" Bryte NASHVILLE - Mrs. Eleanor M. •Peggy- Bryie, age 72. of Nashville, passed away Saturday. December 4. 1999 at Baltic Creek Health System. Mrs. Bryte was bom on May 12, 1927 in Hartford. Connecticut, the daughter of William & Dora (Lcadbettcr) Lambert. She was raised in Connecticut and Massachusetts and attended schools in Worcester. Massachusetts. Mrs. Bryte married Wilbur Bryte in 1949 and he survives. For over 30 years. Peggy, her husband and children, lived as a military family in several locations in the United States and in foreign countries, coming to the Nashville and Hastings area in 1993. She was a member of American Legion and V.F.W. Auxiliaries. Mrs. Bryte was preceded in death by her HASTINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIE* FAMILY CHURCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lace) Road. Dim ling. Ml 46050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service * 30 a m . Sunday School 11 00 am . Sunday h vening Service 6 (K) p m , Hihlc Study k Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6 30 p m 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor D;Ann Dobbs Phone 6)6­ 721-8077 Service Time* 9 00 am Traditional. 10 15 am Sun­ day School. II 15 am Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurdays senior meal* 12-noon Satur­ day night* - Praise Service* 7 30 p m Fix more information call the church office ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Focher. Pastor Saiurdav Mas* 4 30 pm . Sundav Masse* 8 30a m and 11 00 a.m . Confession Saturday 3 30-4 15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . clauca for all age* Morning Worship 10 45 a.m Nunery provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p m Wednesday activities 7 00 p m arc Rainbow sex J J Bible Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junior Bible quu (age* 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19). Adult Bible Stagy - No a>c limit* WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3lt5 N Brandway. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Pa*t<x Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worthip Ser­ vices Sunday. 9 00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00 a m . Re* Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m fix all age* 4-H. Mon­ day* 6 30 to 8 00 pm. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m . Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill ri- fermg We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellow*np of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHL'RCH tFermerfy the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). MX) POwcH Rd . I mile cast of Hasting* Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m - Bible Classes - for ail age*. 10 40 a m - Morning Worship. 6 00 p m Evening Bible Study Thursday. ’ JO p m Prayer. Praise. and Bible Study • Sharing Your Faith - "You Are Welcome” Church Phone 948-2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion 315 W Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sundav Worship Service* -8am aid 10 j m Christian Education 10 a m. Nunery Available at 10 am QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a m . PO Box 63. Havt' igs. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAtARENE 1716 Nonh Broadway CEDAR ( REEK BIBLE C edar Creek Rd . 8 mt South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School al 10 00 a m . Worship 11 00 am. Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 (X) p m ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mas* Saturday livening 6 30 p m Sun­ day Mas* 9 30 a m THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 27SO Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ nett, Pastor Cbutch office phone 948-2549 Sundav Service Time* ateJI 30 a m . 9 55 a m and 11 20 a m Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 am. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6 30 p m Youth group nsxts Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery available for all sen ice* Bnng the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hub- ley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hour*. Wed Thun 9 am to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 am. Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. Youth Fel­ low ship. Sunday 5 00 lo 7 00 p m at the church (grade* 6-12th) Wednesday 6 00-8 00 pm War­ rior* (grade* K-5th). serving evening meal* to Warrior*. 6 00 pm. Prayer Meeting 7 00 pm (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hasting*. Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican me Morning prayer Sundays 11 00 a m 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tion* call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 F. Woodlawn. Hasting* Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pavtiw. Pastix Dave Wood £r. - Adult Ministries Sunday School fix all age*. 9 30 a m . Morning Worship Service. 11 00 am. Evening Service. 6 00 p m Wednesday Family Night 6 30 pm . Awana. Sr A Jr High Youth. Praver and BiNc Study. Choir prac­ tice Call Church Office. 948 8004 for inkxmation on MOPS, ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at II (Ml a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHI RCH Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm evening Service. Wednesday ' 00 p m Service* for Adult*. Teen* and Children 9 45 am HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hasting*. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sundav School 10 a m . Sun­ day Morning Worship II am. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bi Me Study 7 p m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call lor more details Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children* min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry , leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 (. oat* Grave Rd Pastor Ben Hemng W heelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ing*. Junux-Scnux High This ■n/t»rmatian an warship services is pravidcd by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these Itscal businesses WREN FUNER AL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member I DI t THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER l«K2 N H-.*id»4v Hwin^ BOSLEY PHARMACY Ptewnpoon* III* Jefferson M5-M29 HASTINGS M ANl FACT! RING COMPANY Hasting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODI CTS. INC. k ”IH.»*L( IbJmp Mkhi^in C orner of Jefferson and Green (De­ mocratic Hall). Hasting* Dr Eu­ gene E C urtiss. Paslix 616-948­ 8213 Sunday Worship. 10 30 a m . Sunday Evening. 6 00 pm . Tues­ day evening 6 30 p m (Call for lo­ cal! n) A warm welcome to every­ one BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. H-isting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m . Worship Ham. Evening Service* bpm Wednes­ day Bible study 7pm Peter Wickerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Slate Rd and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pa*tor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 9 45 am Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5 30 pm Kids quizzing. 6 00 pm Evening celetxatHwi for ail Tues­ day. 6 30p m . Kid* Alive for age* 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 am. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study BiNc Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hasting* Ml 49058 Phone(616)945-9414 Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Sundav. Dec 12 800 & 10 45 a tn • Wbr ship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). 6 00-8 00 p m . Middle School. High School Thursday. Dec 9 7(X)pm Inquirers Sat­ urday. Dex II 9 30 a m Cate­ chism 2. I 00-3 00 p m . Flying Dose*. GodY Children. 8 00 p m NA Monday. Dec 13 - 7 00 pm Women of Faith Tuesday. Dec 14 7 00 pm. Adventurers. 7 30 Over Anon Wednesday. Dec 15 10 00 am Wordwatchcr*. 6 00 p m . Supper. 7 00 pm. Vespers HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pasux Ltsa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner five building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 am SUNDAY 9 30am Sunday School every Sunday, classes arc available lor everyone Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes - Goodwill. Genesis and in lit* Steps - are taught for adult* 10 30 a m Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11 00 a m Worship Services childcare available for in fams and toddler* through age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 through second grade Nos 21-28 ■ National BiNc Week Tuesday. Dec 14 - Hi-Nooncr* Potluck. Pro­ gram Wednesday. Dec 15 • 6 30 pm. Aifolt Handbells. 7 35 pm. Uhanccl Choir Sunday. Dec 19 11 a m. Worship Service* Our church will present a Christmas Program "Twa* The Night Bcfixc" Friday. Dec 24 • Christina* Eve Service* - 7 00 p m and 11 00 pm FIRST PRESBYTERIAY CHI RCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 ( 616 ) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Dcbixah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah* Ark PreSchool Thursday. Nos 25 Thanksgiving - "Praise (mk! from Whom all blessing* now". Uhurch Office Closed Friday. Nos 26 Chttreh Office Cloved Saturday. Nos 27 ** 00 p m . Ringo Swmgo Square Dancers' • Sharpe Hall Sunday. Nos 28 First Sunday of Ac ven( - CmnmunKXi Cdcbratcd at Both Service*. 9<XJ a m Tradi­ tional Worship Sen ice. 9 20 a m Children'* Worship. 10 00 am Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10 10 am Sunday Sch<w»l for all age*. 11 20 am C ontemporary Worship Sen MX. Il 50 a m CM* dren * Worship. The 9 no Sen ux i* broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11 20 Sen ice is broadcast over Channel 10 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both Sen ice* The Christmas “Love” Tag* will be available. ” 00 pm New Member* (las* at the Manse [ Charles O, Pennington HASTINGS - Mr Charles O. Pennington, age 76. of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, December I, 1999 at Blodgett Medical Center in Crand Rapids. He was born November 17. 1923 in Nashville, the son of Lloyd and Reatha (Elliston) Pennington. Mr. Pennington worked all his life in construction as a heavy equipment operator. His employment included: Dale Lathams Construction Company for five years. Solomin Construction for twenty years. Veldings for ten years, and retired from Williams Brothers Construction Company in 1985 after ten years. He married Elaine Malcom on November 18. 1943. Mr. Pennington was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, and the International Union of Operating Engineers. He enjoyed golf, bowling, hunting, and square dancing. He was preceded in death by his parenLs; brother, Lloyd Pennington Jr.; sisters, Vera Abbott and Pauline Eggleston. Mr. Pennington is survived by his wife. Elaine Pennington of Hastings; son. Chuck (Tammy) Pennington of Hastings; daughters, Judy (Garry) Crawford of Battle Creek, and Janice Drum of San Diego. California; grandchildren. Jennifer (Eric) Phillips of Hastings. Scott (Sheree) Keeler of Battle Creek, Greg (Michelle) Drum of Wildamere. California, Chris Arzola of Ocean Side, California, and Emma Pennington of Hastings; ten great grandchildren; brothers, Ken (Etta) Pennington of Hastings. Mcrv Pennington of Hastings. Jim (Patsy) Pennington of Hastings; sister-in-law. Wanda Malcolm and Susan Pennington; many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral Services were held Saturday. December 4, 1999 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Dr. Michael Anton officiated. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. the Leta Ann Powell (Coy) BELLEVUE - Mrs. Leta Ann Powell (Coy), age 67. of Bellevue, passed away Wednesday, December I. 1999 at Battle Creek Health System. She was bom on February I. 1932 in Bellevue, the daughter of Clarence H. & Ann Lena (Reed) Coy. She was a lifelong Lacey area resident. She attended Hastings High School. Mrs. Powell married Jerry D. Powell on September 30. 1950 in Bellevue. Mrs. Powell was a homemaker and had also worked at Spring Hill Nursing Home in Battle Creek as a cook. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, bowling, camping, playing cards and crafts. Mrs. Powell was preceded in death by her parents; brothers. Ralph, Edwin, Frank. Harold. Alfred. Clare and Robert Coy; and sister. Maxine Cady. Mrs. Powell is survived by her husband. Jerry D. Powell of Bellevue; three sons. Jerry (Steve) Powell of Battle Creek, Richard L. Powell of Battle Creek, and Thomas E. Powell of Delton; two daughters. Kimberly A. Burke of Lacey, and Lauric A. Harrison of Battle Creek; two brothers. Basil Coy of Delton, and Donald G. Coy of Lacey; sister, Barbara Uidricks of Battle Creek; 15 grandchildren; one great grandchild. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, December 4. 1999 al the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Battle Creek. Reverend Larry L. Fulton of Bedford Bible Church officiated. Interment took place in Union Cemetery . .Maple Grove Township. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Make A Wish Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Wendelin L "Whitey" Rohr parents; and brother. William Lambert. She is also survived by her daughter, Dorothy (Bruce) Royal of Nashville; three HASTINGS - Mr. Wendelin L. "Whitey" Rohr, age 74, of Hastings, passed away Friday. December 3. 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Rohr was bom on December 15. 1924 at Antonia. Kansas, the son of Martin & Matilda (Hermann) Rohr. He was raised in Kansas and attended scIykjIs there. Mr. Rohr was a United Slates Army veteran of World War II. He married Frances L. Romans on November 6. 1951 and she survives. They moved to the Hastings area in 1956 from Battle Creek. Mr. Rohr was employed as a mechanic most of his working life, engaged in fanning, factory work in Battle Creek and for five years, owned and operated the former "Doo Drop Inn" restaurant in Hastings. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Knights of Columbus, member and past Exalted Ruler of the Hastings Elks Lodge. Mr. Rohr is also survived by five sisters; two brothers; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Tuesday. December 7, 1999 from 10:00 A M. until funeral time. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. December 7, 1999 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Father Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Russel L Doty HASTINGS - Mr. Russel L. Doty, age 86. of Hastings, passed away Friday. November 26. 1999 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Mr. Doty was bom on November 27. 1912 at Glens Falls. New York, the son of Leo and Alice (Wilson) Doty. He was raised in the Escanaba area and attended schools there, graduating in 1931 from Escanaba High School. Mr. Doty went on to attend the Detroit College of Applied Sciences. He was married to June M. Larsen in 1935 and moved to Hastings in 1949 from Rochester. Mr. Doty owned and operated the Western Auto Store in Hastings from 1949 until selling the business in 1961. He was also involved in Real Estate. Auto Sales, and Industry. While living in Rochester, he was employed by the National Twist Drill Company. Mr. Doty was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and served as Hastings City Assessor, on the Board of Review. Chamber of Commerce, past member of Hastings Lions Club, and he enjoyed archery, golf, photography, and square dancing. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother. Ray Doty; sisters, Elizabeth Pearson, and Gertrude Tang. Mr. Doty is survived by his wife. June; daughter. Sharon (Albert) Francik of Lake Ann; son. Dale (Cathy Rose) Doty of Tulsa. Oklahoma*, five grandchildren. Carolyn (Mark) Kristof of Kingsley. Chuck Francik of Portage. James Francik of Mesa. Arizona. Susan (Gabc) Van Hom of Hastings, and Diana Doty of Tulsa. Oklahoma, three great grandchildren all of Hastings; and sister. Mary Lou Bell of Georgia. Memorial services were held Friday. December 3. 1999 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Doctor Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. sons, Wilbur Bryte of Idaho Falls, Idaho, William Bryte of Camano Island, Washington, and Larry Bryte of Nashville; 10 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Memorial services were held on Monday. December 6. 1999 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Dr. Bufford W. Coc officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Emphysema Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Orval "Cutty" Cutshaw PETOSKEY - Orval "Cutty" CuLshaw. age 75. of Petoskey and a former Hastings resident and Engincer/Managcr of the Barry County Road Commission from 1961 to 1967, passed away at his home in the Petoskey area on July 7. 1999. He served as Engincer/Manager for Emmet County from 1967 until his ' retirement in 1989. Mr. Cutshaw was bom on November 23. 1923 in Elkhart, Indiana. He was a graduate of Elkhart High School and Purdue University with a Civil Engineering degree. During World War II he served with the Marine Corp in the South Pacific from 1943-46. During his career he served as president and secretary of the County Road Association of Michigan for many years. Mr. Cutshaw was a long time member and past president of Kiwanis; served on the Charter Commission of Petoskey; Petoskey City Planning Commission; the Petoskey Board of Education; Emmet County Parks and Recreation Commission; a member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey, member of the American Red Cross National Disaster Team and lifetime* member of the Little Traverse Bay Historical Society. Mr. Cutshaw is survived by his wife, Betty, who maintains their home at 9066 Marina Drive, Ponshewaing. Alanson, Michigan; Greg Cutshaw of Petoskey; Barbara Cutshaw of Waterford. Connecticut; Nancy Braamsc (John) of St. Petersburg, Florida; Peggy Hanford (Chris) of Traverse City; Thich VanLe Cutshaw (Pat) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and eight grandchildren. Clarence "Ted" Garrett DELTON - Mr. Clarence "Ted" Garrett, age 91. of Delton, passed away Tuesday. November 30. 1999. Mr. Garrett was bom on July 26. 1908 in Barry County, the son of Charles and Laura (Morgan) Garrett. He was a veteran of World War II. serving in the United States Army As a young man. he farmed in Barry County, and then went lo work al Eaton Manufacturing and retired in 1970 with over 20 years of service. Mr. Garrett was an avid ice fisherman, hunter and reader, but most important lo him was his family. He was married to Gertrude Warner on July 3. 1946 in Plainwell, and she preceded him in death in 1990. He is survived by a son and daughter-in­ law. Robert and Rita Schuster of Torch Lake; a daughter. Beverly Garrett of Battle Creek; five grandchildren; and one great grandson. Private interment has taken place in Prairieville Cemetery. A memorial sen ice will be conducted at a later date. For a more lasting memorial, please consider memorial contributions lo Delton District Library. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. the �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 9. 1999 - Pag© 7 Social News Jameson-Dannenberg wed at Disney World Curtises to celebrate 40th anniversary Jim and Marilyn (Babcock) Curtis arc celebrating their 40<h wedding anniversary on December 12th. They were married at Dowling Methodist Church in 1959. Their two children, Jim and Brenda Cur­ tis and David and Lorie Gladyncss, arc thankful for their love and support. They have four grandsons and are enjoy­ ing their winters in Florida and summers here in Michigan. Kimberly Ann Jameson and Eric Alan Danncnberg were united in marriage on Aug 7, 1999 at the Walt Disney World Chapel in Orlando, Fla. The Rev. Jack Day officiated. The bnde wore her mothers wedding gown and a pearl necklace a .d bracelet that belonged to the groom’s grandmother. The matron of honor w as Flora Nienaber, friend of the bride. Best man was Ande Danncnberg. brother of the groom. Sara Jameson, sister-in-law of the bnde and Michaelcnc Vsosks. friend of the bride were bridesmaids. Jeff Jameson, brother of th.- bride, and Brett Altcna, friend of the groom were, the groomsmen. Adron Jame­ son, nephew of the bride was the junior groomsman and Jeffrey Jameson, nephew of the bride was the ring bearer A dinner, dance reception was held fol­ lowing the ceremony at the Yacht and Beach Club Resort at Walt Disney World with special guests Donald Duck and Goofy. The new Mr. and Mrs. Eric Danncnberg took a Disney Cruise for their honeymoon. They are a! their home now at 840 Hazen SE. Grand Rapids, Ml 49507. Kim is the assistant manager at Victoria Y Secret Store and also works part-time at the Disney Store in the River Town Crossing Mall Eric is the assistant manager at the Dis­ ney Store in the Woodland Mall. The bride is the daughter of Harold and Mary- Lou Jameson of Lake Odessa. The groom is the son of Mitch and Kathy Danncnberg of Belmont. T&ttk ^Announcements GIRL, Kay lee Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 29. 1999 at 3.01 a.m. to Shanna and Rich Varney of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Morgan Thomas Lee, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Nov. 29. 1999 at 3:30 a.m. to John ard Valene Bartimus of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Damn Micheal, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov 25. 1999 at 12:10 p.m. to Terri WnTuinen of Orangeville Weighing 4 lbs. I oz. and 17 inches long. Mitcheli. bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov 25. 1999 at 12:11 a m to Link and Kathryn Pape of Shelbyville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Brock Pennock Hospital on Nov-. 13. 1999 at 4 30 p.m. to Roydan and Heather Howard, of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs and 21 inch­ es long Ronald Stacey and Heather Fell would like to announce the birth of their son. Hunter Lee Stacey, on Nov. 27, 1999. He weighed 6 lbs. and was 18 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Ronald and Stacey of Delton, Janet and David Dopp of Delton and Dan and Renee Diaz of Kalamazoo. Brown, bom Nov. 19, 1999 to Mike and Melissa Brown of Grand Rapids. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. GIRL, Maloric Catherine BOY, Jerry Dempsey, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 23. 1999 at 3.-05 p.m. to Margaret and Mark Christensen of Hast­ ings Weighing 9 lbs 12 oz. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Katie Mane, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 18. 1999 at 2:15 p.m. to Thomas and Kathleen Hossett of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 inches long Hospital on Nov 19. 1999 at 8:32 p m to Bryce and Eileen Fcighncr of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 I 2 ozs. and 21 inches long BOY, Nathan Michael bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov 18. 1999 at 9 59 p m to Rebecca Wilson and Michael Gorman of Vermontville Weighing 7 lbs I ozs and 21 inches long BOY', Nicholas bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov 16. 1999 at 10 20 am to Angel Case and Kevin Nyc of Delton Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 12 inches long Stenzels have five generations Five generations of Stenzel’s gathered re­ cently. They included great grandmother Roma Barton, grandmother Katie Zimmer­ man. mother Knstie Snell, great great grandmother Laura Stenzel and baby Breanna Snell Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... GIRL, Alexandra Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov 14. 1999 to Karen and Darrell Baughman of Hastings Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs and 2112 inches long Maurers to renew vows for anniversary BOY, Hospital on Nov. 26. 1999 at 8:35 a m. to Robert and Mary Dayus of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20.5 inches long BOY, Matthew Carrigan, bom at Pennock Another travel program is in store for the local Historical Society, which meets al 7:30 tonight (Thursday) at Lake Manor. Bcmic Smith will share pictures and stories of his Amtrak trip from the Midwest to Seattle and then on a bus trip in British Columbia. Members v.ill hear reports from Christmas Round the Town. The Christmas Project of Lakewood Community Services is well under way by now, but help is needed yet Thursday. Friday forenoon and Saturday morning when deliveries arc to be made. A flea market is being sponsored by the VFW and Auxiliary Saturday at the post home on Tupper Lake Street with several dealers. On Sunday, Dec. 12. the Lakewood Ambulance Auxiliary will host its monthly dinner at Cunninghams’ Acre, starting at noon. This is a good place for an excellent meal and a place to meet friends. Central United Methodist Church's edu­ cational department is holding its program "Twas the Night Before" Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. There will be action, speaking parts and much music. Friends and families are invit­ ed. There will be light refreshments served in Fellowship Hall later. Many local residents arc members of the Governmental Employees Credit Union at Ionia. Publicity in the Carson City Gazette last week carried the notice that on Monday, Nov. 29. the doors of the new branch office on Carson CityY» Main Street were to open. The staff for the new location was pictured. A brick structure used as a service station and as an auto repair busi­ ness was razed to make room for the new building, which will have drive-in window, a spacious lobby with vaulted ceiling. The original intent was to build at the comer of Gariock Road and M-57, but the Township Board would not give its blessing, so the city location was chosen. This will be avail­ able to all members and to prospective new members who arc employed at corrections facilities just outside the city limits and at St. Louis. The Lakewood High School musical. “Oklahoma" was a sellout all three nights Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Ca.<t mem­ bers with the lead roles were Andrea Thelen, Scott Hostetler, Joni Michaud and Noah Kinsey. Other prominent cast mem­ bers were Jonathan Farman, Sara Ridder. Scott Neeb, Alison Richmond and Erik Rishel. It was an admirable performance each time. The pit orchestra was under the direction of Dr. Robert Oster. Carol Baumeistcr shared responsibility in props, costumes and as assistant director. Gary Black was in charge of set construction. David Macqueen did the preparation of the pit orchestra. Tracy Pitford, Kenneth Smith. Sue Luttman, Gwen Klomp and Beth Hynes were key parts of the production staff. Scott is the son of Denise Dcsgrangcs GIRL, Alyssa Nicole, bom at GIRL, Haley Elizabeth, bom at Pennock BOY, Dicota Chns, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Nov. 22. 1999 at 8:54 a.m. to Jem Ringleka and Chns Hayes of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 inches long. lake Odessa NEWS 616-945-9554 Daniel and Connie Maurer of Battle Creek will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday, December 11, at Harper Creek Baptist Church. 13222 Beadle Lake Road. An open house will be held following he ceremony, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for friends and relatives to stop and share their day. Daniel Maurer married Connie Mc­ Cleary in Battle Creek on December 14, 1974. They are running their own business at this time and spend winters in Arizona. They have three children, Chen Cuff of Lehigh Acres, Florida; Teri Leggitt of Al­ bion; and Daniel Maurer Jr. of Burlington. They have two granddaughters and a grandson. Ruth Shuert, wearing a lei sent for her 90th birthday party Saturday is greeted by Carol VanZyl Santa is surrounded by his helpers after he listened, to the wish list from lots bf children following the Saturday morning parade. of Woodland and of Bruce Hostetler, Andrea is daughter of Ralph and Cindy Thelen. The mother was pianist for the show. Joni is a younger sister of Jay who had roles in previous musicals. She is daughter of Leroy and Janet. Noah is the so of James and Elizabeth Kinsey. Jonathan is from a very musical family with parents Jodi and Jim. Sara is daughter of the Rev. Ben and Kanlyn Ridder. Alcthians of Central UMC enjoyed din­ ner at Sisters Restaurant last Tuesday and then attended the musical at school. Leon Steams and daughter Susan of Dutton were in town Wednesday. They enjoyed having tours of their former church with its elevator and new stairways, and of the depot. Lakewood schools were well represented with a dozen retirees attending the Dec. 2 meeting of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) at Ionia. Following the meal served by the Commission on Aging, they were enter­ tained by fourth-graders of St. Peter and Paul School with their music instructor, Mary Claire Cusack, accompanying them in singing several carols. Some had unique embellishments. Before leaving to go back to classes, they gave each guest an original Christmas card holding a candy cane. Members then remained to sort and pack gift items in heavy duty plastic tubs for four adopted families who arc served by Eight Cap. This was the first time for Marv and Ruth Shanks to attend in two years since his stroke. Julie Joppic, daughter of Wesley and Shirley, was mentioned in a recent business article. She is a job placement specialist for Kandu Industries of Holland and Grand Haven and was presented with the Placement Specialist of the Year award for 1999 at the Michigan Rehab Association % annual conference in November. Her moth­ er was the longtime director of EBI Breakthru here. The Rev. John Ellingcr was at Central UMC for the annual charge conference Sunday afternoon. Officers and committee chairmen were elected. In the morning, the congregation had thrilled to the sound of the new organ played by Carole Reiser. Virginia Yonkers was the guest of honor Sunday at an open house held at Kilpatrick Church for her 80th birthday. Her children were hosts to friends and family who attended. �Page 8 The Hastings Banner Thursday. December 9. 1999 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Forectoaure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William E Vogel a single man (original mortgagors) to TMS Mortgage Inc . dba The Money Store Mort­ gagee deled May 6. 1999 and recorded on May 12. 1999 m Document No 1029499. Barry County Records. Michigan, on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUN DRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 12/100 ($41,779 12) including interest at 11 450% per MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made oy Jeffery A Hammond and Diane L Hammond, husband and wife (original mortgager*) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, dated August 29 1994. and recorded on August 30 1994 m Liber 613. on Page 458. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Atlantic Mortgage and Investment Cor­ poration. as assignee by an assignment dated June 2, 1997. which was recorded on August 4. 1997. in Liber 704. on Page 55. Barry County Records, on which mortgage tnere is claimed lo be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIVE ANO 68.100 dollars ($57,605 68). including interest at 8.875% pet annum Under the power of sale contained said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast nga. Ml at 1:00 pm on January 13. 2000 Said premises are situation in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described Uncer the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortvenue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on January 6. 2000 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS Barry County Michigan and are described Commencing at the Southwest come' of Lot 289 of the City, formerly VMiage of Hastings ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof thence West 16 rods for the place of beginning, thence North 8 rods thence West 4 rods, thence South 8 rods thence East 4 rods to the place of beginning be ing a part of Wank block Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m whch case the redemption period Dated November 25. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 1991112635 Mustangs (12/23) Lots 10 and 11 of Block 6 of Lincoln Park Addi­ tion to the Cfty of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded m Uber 1 of The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m wh>- h case the redemption period shall be 30 days bum the date of such sale Dated December 2. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 F4e *990505518 Panthers (12-30) Windshield Replacement Burkey Sales & Service, Inc. $50.00 Off Deductibles ♦ Experienced Expen Installation ft ♦ Fast Friendly Sendee ♦ Direct Insurance Billing ♦ Highest Quality Glass and Materials ♦ Guaranteed Workmanship » Free Mobile or Pickup and Delivery I. Jefferson St. it ki'c|"more th.in inciniHii*-<)ll\ c American Heart Association^^ Gift ideas Name choice Dear Ann Landers: Your advice to “A Split Opinion in the Midwest" left a lot to be desired. The woman who wrote wanted to keep her maiden name after marriage. Her husband, however, insisted that she takes HIS name. You suggested she com­ promise by using her maiden name profes­ sionally, and her husband's name socially. I compromised by hyphenating our names when we married. It's made my hus­ band happy, but I feel a tinge of resentment every time I sign my name. Of course, it is too late to change back to my maiden name, because people will assume we arc getting a divorce, so I am stuck with my hyphen­ ated name. There arc few things in life as personal as one’s name. “SplitV fiance sliouid not ask her to do something he would not be will­ ing to do himself. After all. SHE is the one who has to live with her choice, not him. A fiance should make only those decisions re­ garding HIS name, and give his future wife the same privilege. - Mrs Been ThereDone That. Dear Mrs. BT-DT: You arc not only one who thought my “compromise" was less than ideal. Here arc some dditional letters on the subject: From West Hartford, Conn.: Your “com­ promise" was a cop-out, Ann. Maintaining two names will not last, and “Split's" name will be the one that falls by the wayside. I not only kept my own name, but with my husband's encouragement, our two daugh­ ters also have my last name. I admit it can be confusing on occasion, but in 16 years, I have never regretted my decision. Kansas City, Kan.: I changed my name because I believed it was silly to hold out when my fiance and I loved each other so much. Ten years and one divorce later, I see it differently. His insistence on my name change was the first in a long list of things he did to control me. He told me how to wear my hair, what clothes to buy, what couples to spend time with, where to take our vacations, what time I was to wake up on the weekends, and how long 1 could talk on the phone to family members and friends. If her fiance threatens not to marry her if she doesn't change her name, she should run as fast a* she can in the opposite direction. The man is a oentrol freak. ~ * was madly in love. San ~ Diego: ‘In I! “ d to keep my WWnltaldwA maiden name. Jw with tears in his The First Baptist Church Adult Choir would like to invite the community to “Journey of Hope" The Birth of the Savior eyes, “You don't love me.” His mother said, “What if you have children? People will think they arc illegitimate.” Hyphenating Di Napoli-Poffenberger was ludicrous, so I caved in. I cannot describe the feelings I had about disappearing as an individual. I did not receive ciass-reunion invitations, and my friends could not find my name in the phone book. Twenty-five years later, I told my husband I was going back lo my maiden name and that he should know I loved him by now. It was a pain in the neck to change everything, and some of our friends asked if we were splitting up, but it was worth the hassle. Please tel) that bride who wrote to stick to her guns. Buffalo, N.Y.: I just read this in the Buf­ falo News. 1 hope you will print it. When a 29-year-old man took his wife’s last name, he was accused of trying to in­ gratiate himself to his new father-in-law, a powerful attorney. The man said, “My maiden name was a big hassle. I had to get a court order, and my credit-card compa­ nies still don’t believe me.” Surprisingly, the easiest thing to change was his Social Security card. After all, to the government, he’s only a number. Gem of the Day for all those who wrote (Credit William Shakespeare): “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." This is now Ann talking. If Shakespeare were around today. I would say, “Get with the program. Bill. Times have changed." Straying on line Dear Ann Landers: I think you've been out in the sun too long. “Nameless, Faceless and Placeless” discovered that her fiance, Jeremy, was online, pretending to be unat­ tached. and looking to meet women. She planned to trap him by pretending she was one of those mystery females. Now. he wants to meet her. She asked for your ad­ vice, because she said she loves the guy and doesn’t want to lose him. You told her to stop playing games. Annie, this guy is a LOSER, and you should have told her to dump him. She has been living with him for more than a year, and they are engaged to be married. He is no immature child. He is in his 40s, and so is she. Why is this jerk looking in the online n ptfSooalKio meet other women? Further­ more. she must have suspected he was not entirely faithful, which is why she resorted to duplicity to find out exactly what he was up to. You should have told her to get rid of the creep. The wedding ring on his finger will not keep him from straying. Better she should know NOW what kind of guy she is involved with, than marry him, and then, find out he\i a skirt-chaser. Please, Ann, re­ consider your advice. - No Mystery in Cen­ tereach, N.Y. Dear Centereach: Of course, you are right. My “duh” response was less than helpful. A betrothed male who is still surf­ ing the Internet looking for women needs to be evaluated more carefully. Thanks for cleaning up after me. Dear Ann Landers: The season of fran­ tic gift-buying is upon us. May I offer some gift ideas? My husband and I arc in our late 60s, and have lived in the same house for over 40 years. At this stage of our lives, we arc try­ ing to downsize and simplify. Please don’t give us things that need dusting, storing or hanging, no matter how cute you think they are. if you know us well enough to give us a gift, you ought to know our preferences, hobbies and health needs. Here arc a few ideas: Please give us some homemade rolls or cookies; bancries for our smoke detectors, flashlights or hearing aids; a certificate promising lawn care, gutter cleaning or diner at your home; a contribution to our fa­ vorite charity; a gift certificate to a restau­ rant, play, concert or sporting event; postage stamps; a phone card for our long­ distance calls; film for our camera; golf tecs, drill bits, yarn, bird seed, garden gloves, fancy paper napkins or cut flowers (no potted plants, please). From our youngest grandchild, we would love a blank scrapbook for his artwork, some chocolate chips or walnuts to put in her favorite cookies, flower bulbs we can plant together in the spring, or school pho­ tos for our wallets. Ask us lo teach you to sew or fly a kite. We would love any of the above. Our closets and dressers arc jammed, but you may have noticed that my socks arc get­ ting thin and the dish towels need replacing. Maybe you have discovered a super gunk remover or a sponge that lasts longer than two weeks. Please, dear ones, do not add to our collection of gadgets and whatchamacallits. On the other hand, if a child or grandchild hopes to inherit one of our gadgets or whatchamacallits. please let us know. It would give us great pleasure to give it to him or her now. Please - NO MORE STUFF. We will thank you from the bottom of our hearts for any gift, of course, but you really don’t need to give anything but yourselves. - JoAnnc in Michigan. Dear JoAnnc: I could not have said it bet­ ter. Thank you. Gem of the Day (Credit Arthur God­ frey): I’m proud to be paying taxes in the United States. The only thing is, I could be just as proud for half the money. Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong? “The Ann Landers Guide for Brides " will relieve your anxiety. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides. . cioAnn Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Hl 606114)562 (In Canada, send $4.55) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, inc. ‘Mame’ auditions will be Dec. 14 Auditions will be held for two boys ages 8 to 10 for speaking and singing roles in “Mame" on Tuesday, Dec. 14. at 3:30 in the choir room of Hastings High School. The musical will be presented by Hastings High School Feb. 24, 25 and 26 with rehearsals starting Jan. 3. Music and dialogue for the audition may be picked up in the student office at Hastings High School. IN LOCAL AREA /ha.viiA$e licenses PROTECT YOUR CAR. TRUCK OR VAN BEFORE WINTER DE-TARING. WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO MOTOR CLEANING COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc. HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD.. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS) 616 / 945-5607 Dessert Theatre presented by The Adult Choir of First Baptist Church Friday, December 10 at 7 pm John Francis Rasmus, III, Grand Rapids and Sarah Beth Tabbcrcr, Middleville. Gilbert Sherman Eddy, Hastings and Valentina Georgievna Sadovskaia, Hastings. Ricardo Mireles, Middleville and Jennifer Rose Watters, Middleville. Michael Brian Ellis. Bellevue and Pamela Jo Smith, Augusta. Wilde Bill Jones. Delton and Sandra Elaine Leonard, Delton. SPECIAL OF THE WEEK Saturday, December 11 at 7 pm Sunday, December 12 at 6 pm Seating is limited and refreshments will be served during intermission so please call the church and make reservations. There is no cost involved for this musical. Just bring your family and enjoy the evening of music, drama, and HOPE. Call 948-3004 for free reservations LEATHER. C.D., LOADED. BALANCE OF FAC- AAP TORY WARRANTY. NADA PRICE $19,375 _ ____ SAVE $3.380___________ WDreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 32S Mam* Mk3*«^u, 40058 $15,995 Call 616-948-8000 Today or Toll Free 1-888-494-5539 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 9. 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time Oliver Reed spends holiday in a camp Bv Joyce f. Wcinbrechl Dec 22. 1864 ( amp near VK tnehester Va Dear Sister 'Again I take my pen in hand to answer your letters of the 4th and 13th and was glad to hear that you and family was well and this will inform you that I am well also anti enjov my self as well as the weather w ill admit tor as you wrote in your letter of the cold so it is here we seldom get colder weather in michigan that it is here now. I have just got in camp I have been on pick­ et two days and (wo nights and it was so cold I like to froze and it is colder to night than ever I pity the ones that is obliged to stand picket to night our Brigade and the second Div tsion is gone on a raid the report is that they will be gone ten days. I have no horse that was fit to go or I should have had to go with them The gunllies arc making had work with our cavalry, the day before our cavalry started there was a detachment out of Averill s command of one hundred men sent out to patrol I and they was .mecked in the rear by the gunllies and only fifteen escaped and some of them was wounded there was eleven of our men found in one pile all dead there is 74 still missing . "You spoke of Kate Cross as tho she was single I thot she was married please explain the matter in your next ”1 heard Warren Wilkinson was married is his wife to I nclc Williams' please tell inc and wfut he is doing for a living. Warren is well or was when he started on the raid. I can’t think of any thing of importance in wntc so I will close hoping to hear from you soon. Yours truly OS Reed to Jane < Hart Jan I. 1X65 All a happy new year l amp near Winchester. Va. Well Dear Sister "It has been |ust one year today since I left my happ\ home lo go forth to meet my country Iocs. 1 tease been srek some fl is true but still I have great reasons to be thankful that amid all the dangerous inci­ dents to a soldiers life I have been spared and today I have the pleasure of telling you that I am well and as fat as a bear I have not enjoyed so good health since I have been in the service. I should be very glad to be there to spend this new years day with you and the children It would be happy then I know but pan idence forbids, yet forbid not tho merry voices should nng out upon the clear cold air their happy new year to all yes let them wish father and uncle a happy and successful year to come. ■Weil Jane it is a pretty cold day but not quite as cold as it was there last new years day but it is as cold as we generally get in Michigan a good fire feels comfortable that is whats the matter “The report is that we arc lo move camp tomueTSw. I hope we will for we have not got any conveniences for wood nor water “Warren is w *11 I saw him yesterday, there is nothing more of any account to write so I will close hoping to bear from you soon I would like a few more stamps as this is the last one that I have We will get paid oft before long Again I wish you all a happy new year give my respects to all. good by tor this time I still remain your affectionate brother Oliver S Reed to Jane C Hart and the children Happy New Year My l ink Pets From Your father l amp Russell. Va Jan 6th. 1865 Dear Sister “Again 1 take my pen in hand to answer your welcome letter of the 20th of Dec and the lines enclosed of Christmas I am very much obliged to you for your kind wishes for a happy chnstmas I assure you I enioycd it as well as I could although it was no different lo me than any other day as our duty and tiKxi was the same as other days, yet I will not complain, how can I while Nested with health and a good appetite I uas very sorry to hear that Lorenzo was sick tor it is a dreadful thing to be sick in the army but let us hope for the best and trust in him uh, alone is able to save "I think that there will be no danger but what he will get the box for the hospital stuard will know where he has been transferred lo and he can forw? d the bin to him “I have written two. letters to Lorenzo and halt received one 1 saw J \\ yesterday and he was well and he said that he expected to be promoted to chief bugler and expected some to get a furlough this winter some time but did not know tuns soon A map of the battle of Trevilian Station which Oliver Reed missed because he didn t have a fit horse. Thomas Mayo of Barry County was taken prisoner and sent to Andersonville prison where he died. Illi City Point Union Hospital. Julia Wheelock who worked with the Michigan Soldiers Relief Commission is pictured in front of it. This picture was taken in 1864 Oliver Reed refers to City Point several times in his letters home Julia married Porter C. Freeman of Middleville, Mich, on May 18. 1873. “I saw Frednck this -noming. he is not very well he said he lad been in a grunting mood for several days. “I should be very happy to be there when Haley comes to stay all night wouldn't we make the old house nng with merriment, wcil we would I'd bet you. But I hope you will not like her so well you will cat her all up and leave none for me for that would be bad you know for I am very fond of the charming beauties myself, now don't play hog. you won't will you. I am sorry for Nancy for bad drcams is apt to break one of their rest, tell her when you sec here that I still alive and end my respects and best w ishes to her and husband am sorry to learn that he is sick “Well Jane what do you think is best to do with my wheat don't you think it would be best to <11 tt < have been thmkmg about it for several days and have made up my mind it will be best for if I let it be in the granne the mice wil* destroy a considerable of it and it might be liable to loses in other ways so if you could get Austin Brook or some other honest man to draw it to the Creek and sell it. it would be the best plan and you can lake care of the money easier than the wheat “Alice you must excuse me this time for I have no room to wntc to you this time. O S Reed Camp Russel Jan lOlh. 1865 Dear Sister “1 take my pen in hand lo answer your kind letter of the 4th and was glad to hear that you was all well at that time and this will inform you that I am well and tough and so is Warren. I saw him to day. I have not much news to wntc to night. I should be very much obliged to you if you could let some chopping or rent my farm, the reason I did not say anything to about u was because I thought that you had enough on your hands already I think if Hiram Lamb takes it he had better furnish his own team and seed, he can have the wheat for chop­ ping but I want the chopping done first, this pay ing in advance is a poor plan, kt it be ever so well fol Iwed but I think it would be a better pun to pay the money and sell the wheat by so doing rt might save trouble. “Well Jane I am glad to hear that the folk arc still getting splised and trying lo enjoy life all the good wishes I have for Mary that she will stay on the other side of the tama­ rack and as for Cal Feighner rather that she may live a long and happy life. “Well Jane I must close for I can’t think of any thing more to wntc so good night “Well Alice I promised to say a few words to you in my Iasi so as I now have room I will redeem my promise. I am very glad that you have not for gotten me neither have I forgotten you yes glad would I be to see you all dear Children and hear the merry voices a you would clasp me in a fond embrace but you must be patient as well as me and if it is the Lords will that we live time will bring it around If noi we will say thy will not mine O Lord be done and if I never sec you or earth try to be a good girl and meet me in Heaven wntc lo me as often as you can and I will do the same I hope you all be good Children and always mind your Mother and Aunt no more at presant good by dear Children from your affcctionaltc Father and L nclc OS Reed Cail 945-9554 for Banner subscriptions Camp Russel Jan. 26th. 1865 Dear Sister “I lake my pen in hand to answer your let­ ter of the 15th and was glad to hear that you was well and this will inform you that I am well also. “I am very sorry that Lorenzo is sick but all we can do is to hope for the best and trust his cause with God we certainly ought to be resigned to his will. “Well Jane it is so cold I can scarsly write, if this is what people call sunny south they may enjoy it for ail of me. for my part give me old Michigan. I never saw the ground froze so thick in Michigan as it is here this winter. “I should not think you would get very lonesome by the number of visitors you wntc of having. I should like very much to make one of the number myself but I can’t, that's played out. ''Them Stamps cam very good at the pre­ sent time for I had been out and was oblig­ ed lo bony three and now I can pay my debt put one on this and have two left, they say now that we arc not going to get any pay till March I don’t hardly know what I am going to do for money to buy my tobacco and paper and envelopes with. I have had to bony some now. so 1 think if you have a spare ten to put in a letter it would pay my debt and supply me in ncssancs till 1 do get payed, you spoke of sending a box. 1 don’t think it would be best for I understood that there was no more boxes allowed to come to the soldiers. I don’t know how true it is. Fred said there was one come there for a man in his company so I can't tell anything about it. if you do send what you arc a mind to. I should like to the children likeness but I suppose it is so cold they could not go to have them taken. “Well I must close, write as soon as you get this, give my respects to all the friends in Castleton. “Your respectfully. I still remain your Brother" O S. Reed to Jane C. Hart (Next week Oliver display's a not so cheerful side of his natureJ Union Brigadier General William Averell Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail. .945-9554 were geared up for Year 2000 . ...to make it just another new year. At Hastings City Bank we have been "gearing up" for a smooth transition into the Year 2000 since 1996. We have worked hard to see that all of our systems are ready for the date change. Any systems that were not ready have been replaced or upgraded. Mission-critical system tests have been successful and back-up plans are in place to cover any unan­ ticipated disruptions. We are ready to welcome the new millennium. Hastings City Bank has been providing a safe and secure place for your money since 1886... through two World Wars, the Wall Street Crash of 1929, the Great Depression and a 1934 fire that nearly destroyed our main office. We will be here in the new millennium...still going strong. Ready to serve you! jjjjnstingsi QTifv lBank Visitourwedsitewww.hastingscitybank.com member FDIC for additional Y2K information This is a Y2K readiness disclosure statement tBSS — �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner Thursday. December 9. 1999 Bowne knocks down late triple; Saxons win opener I < me h think < t it... by Jim Jensen Who are the best in college football, all-time Sports radio, ESPN and e-mail are all addictive, but quite fun. There is nothing that puts me at ease more on a long drive than to turn on one of those sports talk shows. Interesting topics, and questions, always come up. just as they do on many of the wonderful programs found on ESPN To me, the most interesting recent topics, or questions, have been 1. Who Should Win the Heisman Trophy? and 2. Who Have Been the Most Talentcd/Influential Athletes of the Millennium. These topics have both drawn plenty of air time as of late. If you have an opinion on these topics, please send us an e-mail at jadnews0voyager.net, call us at (616) 945-9554 or fax us a note al (616) 945­ 5192. We will include your input in next week's Hastings Banner. 1. Who Should Win the Heisman? Obviously Wisconsin running back Ron Dayne appears to be the clear favorite. "The Great Dayne" led the Badgers to the Rose Bowl with a 9-2 record (Michigan State and Michigan are still better teams), ran few 1,834 yards and broke Ricky Williams' Division I-A career rushing record. . But there are others: Georgia Tech quarterback Joe Hamilton. Purdue quarterback Drew Brees, Marshall quarterback Chad Pennington. Virginia Tech quarterback Michael Vick or Florida Stale wide receiver Peter Warrick. A talented group of players all with credentials that make them worthy of such an honor. If J-Ad sports had a vote (and it doesn’t, all we have is a say in the MAC News Media Association), Western Michigan University quarterback Tim Lester would also be considered. Lester pul up great numbers in leading the Broncos to the MAC championship game versus Marshall. It s just too bad the gsnicididn't end the way it started. And what are the credentials for being a Heisman candidate? Statistics primarily?... Playing big in big games?...The influence you have on the team you play for? The person/athlete that you are? Or the talent level of the team that you play for? It's interesting to ponder the criteria that is involved in being a Heisman Trophy candidate. We would like to hear what you think. 2. Who Have Been The Most Talented/lnfluential Athletes of the Millennium? The topic has been heatedly discussed on both ESPN and sports radio. The three names that keep popping up are Muhammed Ali, Michael Jordan and Babe Ruth. Ali not only was a star in the boxing ring, but helped to popularize his sport with his chansma. Jordan athleticism is quite extraordinary and his play not only helped the Chicago Bulls to capture NBA championships, but also benefited NBA basketball in general. Ruth (although the J-Ad sports staff never got lo see him play) hit many home runs and was a tine superstar in the earlier ages of professional baseball. The three, however, are not the only ones that should be considered. How about Henry Aaron?... Jackie Robinson?... Mickey Wright? Pele?... Jackie Joyner-Kersec?... Wilt Chamberlin?... Jack Nicklaus?. . Steffi Graf?... Jim Brown?... Waller Payton?... Gordy Howe?... Florence GriffithJoyner... Wayne Gretzky?... Mia Hamm?... Jim Thorpe?... just to name a few. Who do you think should be on the top of the list? We would like |o hear from you. If you want, use the e-mail, just like sports raoio or ESPN, it can be quite contagious. • Ferris Ranked in State: Delton Kellogg wrestler Bill Ferris is No. 5 at 275 in the first individual wrestling rankings made by the Michigan Wrestling Association for the week of Dec. I. Ranked ahead of Ferris is Oxford's Eric Ghiasiuc, Carlton Airport's Neil Szuch, Hesperia's Wes Brimmer and Clarkston's Jon Robinson. • Special Thanks: Often during difficult limes, you are given something to smile about. For me last week that something was a "Thank You" from the CALEDONIA — The ole' clichd in sport is that a good team finds ways to win. Hastings basketball fans hope that was the case Tuesday as their Saxons found a way to pull out a dramatic 57-53 triumph over Caledonia in the season-opening contest for both prep programs. Tony Bowne took the host Fighting Scots to town all night, scoring a gamehigh 27 points, a total that included four trifectas and a 5-for-5 effort from the free throw line. The biggest of those points came with 27 seconds left as he drained a triple from the leftside baseline io put the Saxons ahead 51-50. "I thought about passing, but 1 said why not, I might as well take the shot," Bowne explained. Saxon coach Don Schils said Caledonia's defensive scheme helped to make Bowne's bomb an intriguing idea. "The kid that was on him wasn't real big," Schils said. "He got to Tony quick, but Tony just shot over him." Hastings trailed most of the game, falling behind 18-13 after one quarter, 29­ 23 at the half and 40-35 after three quarters. The Scots led 44-38 with 5:43 lo go in the ball game and 49-46 with 2:18 remaining in the fourth quarter. Bowne. though, was not fazed a?d calmly knocked down the shot with 27 seconds remaining to pul his team in the driver's scat. Bownc's 27 points put the All-State candidate just 204 points from 1,000 in his stellar Saxon career. Next year. Bowne looks to light it up as a member of the Central Michigan University basketball team. But the opening triumph for the blue and gold was not all Tony Bowne. as Josh Hendershot and Dustin Terrel also came up with double figure outings. Hastings' Jared Currie (44) battles Caledonia's Eric Richard (25) for a loose ball in the opening game for both teams at Caledonia High School. effort into it. The game could have gone either way." It was just one example of how a good team finds ways to win. Thomapple Kellogg High School athletes who were named lo the J-Ad Graphics* All-Barry County sports teams for the fail seasons. TK coach Tammy Benjamin was the mastermind behind the Thank You. so I give her a "Thank You" as well. It certainly helped to make a difficult time a little bit more pleasurable. • Winter Pictures/Stories HASTINGS 57. CALEDONIA 53 Hastings Caledonia 18 10 11 12 22=57 11 13=53 Hastings (1-0): Josh Hendershot 3 (3) 2-2 II. Tony Bowne 9 (4) 5-5 27. Ryan Eltzroth 1 0-0 2, Leland Jennings 1 0-0 2. Dustin Terrel 5 (1) 4-4 15. Next Week: The winter sports pictures and stories for the varsity basketball, wrestling, volleyball and cheer leading programs at Delton-Kellogg and Hastings high schools will appear in the Dec. 16 Hastings Banner. The Saxon jocks got their team pictures taken Dec. 7 and Dec. 8, so the Dec. 9 edition was not possible. See next week's Banner to sec and hear about the winter teams. Talk to you soon. 13 Totals: FG 19 (8). FT 11-11=57. Saxons' Josh Hendershot (12), Ryar Eltzroth (40). Adam Schantz (32) and Tony Bowne (14) work the defense as Scot Nick Jenema (44) tosses the ball back outside. Caledonia (0-1): Joe Lillie I 0-0 2, Dan Blccmers 1 1-2 3, Josh Swartz 1 1-1 3. Kyle Kleersnyder I 0-1 2, Doug Jousma 2 0-0 4, Matt Bom 2 (2) 0-0 6, Eric Richard 4 (1)0-1 9. David Schadler I 0-0 2, Nick Jenema 8 (I) 5-6 22. Totals: FG 21 (4). FT 7-11=53. Hendershot, a 5-10 senior guard, scored 11 points, including trifectas of his own in the first, second and third quarters. In Schils* words. "Josh is a three-point shooter." Terrel, a 6-4 junior forward, tallied 15 points, five of those coming in the first quarter and the other 10 coming in Hastings' 22-point fourth quarter. The Saxons benefited greatly from the charity stripe and behind the arc. At the free throw line. Hastings was a perfect 11-of-IL From three-point range, the blue and gold knocked down eight attempts for 24 points. One of Hastings* biggest struggles was containing Caledonia senior center Nick Jenema. Jenema led the Scots with 22 points and 16 of those came m the second half. Schils knew his team had to find a Tony Bowne (14) eyes his long jumper taken with two Scot defenders in his face. "We had to get some stops at the end of the game," Schils said. "Going into that fourth quarter, we needed a couple of stops and we got them." Caledonia may not have won the game, but it proved how far the program has come in coach Kevin Wolma's third year on the job. "We have come so far," Jenema said. "He has turned the program around remarkably and pul a lot of lime and Eagle eagers take opener The Barry County Christian basketball team opened its season off right, beating Family Alter 51-34. Josh Lamphcre led the Eagles with 26 points. Adam Winegar also scored in double figures with 16 markers. Jerry LaDerc lopped all rebounders with 17 caroms. • BCC's junior varsity team also prevailed, defeating Family Alter 31-20. way to keep Jenema covered... lo an extent. "We had planned on dcublc teaming him every time in the second half." Schils said. 'At the end (of the game), we did a nice job gelling on him." Ryan Eltzroth, along wiih Bowne. was responsible for defending Jenema. Schils said lhai Eltzroth "did a decent job on Jenema." Jenema not only praised his own team's play, but also gave special recognition to Bowne. "There’s no doubt about it, Tony's one heck of a player," Jenema said. "We did all we could do." There were limes in the contest that Schils said hit players were "standing" around and not aggressively attacking the rim and defending the opposition. But a reason for that may have been the "green" inside of a few of the blue and gold With Authority... Middleville's Ben Lucas (34) goes to the hole and launches a shot in the lane in hrs team's Barry County win over Maple Valley Tuesday night. Lucas' Trojans won the game 60-58 and wiH travel to rival Caledonia on Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) eagers. "We’ve got three guys who were making their first start." Schils said. "The was their first playing time. Caledonia has a lot of experience and they came back and played outstanding. We felt that we were making some defensive mistakes, especially on the threes." Down the stretch, though. Hastings came up big and put the clamps on Caledonia's hopes of pulling out a possible upset. Second half surge lifts Gold past Wayland With the score 13-13 al the half. Hastings* eighth grade Gold basketball team came up big in the final two quarters on Dec. 2 to beat Wayland 32-26. Scoring for the Gold were Drew Whitney with 9 points. Justin Pratt with 6, Joey Aspmall with 5. Joe Arens with 4. Josh Bcmheiscl with 4. Drew Bowman with 2 and Scott Larsen with 2. Bowman had 6 rebounds. 5 steals. 3 assists and 1 blocked shot. Arens pulled down 6 rebounds. Whitney 3 steals. 4 assists and 1 blocked shot. Pratt 7 steals, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. And Larsen came up with 2 blocked shots. The Gold went to 5-1 Dec. 7 beating Crestwood 33-21. Bowman scored 14 points. Pratt 3, Adam Case 3. Whitney 3, Arens 3, Larsen 2. Aspmall 2. Eric Schiedel 2 and Bemheisel 2. Bowman was 8-of-10 from the free throw line, pulled down 6 rebounds and made 7 steals. Aspmall collected 6 caroms and made 2 steals. Pratt had a solid all-around game with 5 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 assist and 1 blocked shot. Jake Tuthill crashed the boards for 6 rebounds. And Case pulled down 4 caroms and made 4 steals. 7th Grade Gold... The Hastings eagers lost a hard-fought battle to Wayland 33-30. Scoring for the Saxons were Scott Allerding with 10 points, Brandon Johnson with 5, Andy Kelly with 4. Zach Hulce with 3, Tyler Fulmer with 2. Mark VanderVecn with 2, Derek Caldwell with 2 and Andy Griggs with 2. Kelly pulled down 7 rebounds, VanderVecn had 4 offensive rebounds, Chad Girrbach made 5 steals. Josh Maurer made 3 steals, Fulmer dished out 4 assists and Griggs had 3 assists. Andrew Vincent scored 6 points in a two-point loss, 33-31. to Crestwood. Kelly. Allerding, Fulmer and Caldwell each tallied 4 points. Maurer, Kevin SURGE... continued on page 11 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 9. 1999 - Page 11 Royal eagers come up short Barry County Royal got off to a slow start Iasi Saturday and lost to Forest Hills Purple 30-22. Royal was led in scoring by Austin Hurless with 8 points. Brad Mead tallied 7 points and J J. Quick added 5 points. leading rebounders were Mead, Scott Coleman and Brian Me Keough. Doug Ferrell and David Peterson had solid defensive games. SURGE...continued from page 10 Dickinson, Johnson and Michael Ncwstcd scored 2 points apiece and Girrbach added 1 point. Kelly and Vincent both pulled down 6 rebounds and Dickinson collected 4 caroms. Kelly also had I steals, rulmcr 3 steals and Griggs dished out 3 assists. 7th Grade Blue... The Blue hoop squad ousted Wayland 7th Grade Girls... The seventh grade girls team in the Spirit Basketball Ixague beat Forest Hills 27-22 and defeated Lowell 26-19. Kelsey Howell scored 14 points and pulled down 4 rebounds versus Forest Hills, Betsy Acker had 3 points and 2 assists and Be th Geisler dished out 3 assists. Howell tallied 9 points and had 3 rebounds versus Lowell, while Geisler had 4 points and 2 assists and Kathlyn Rounds managed 4 points and 3 rebounds. Jilcs tallied 5 points, Chris Katjc 5, Mike Garret 5 and Joey Gibson 2. Garret pulled down 4 rebounds versus FHC and Jilcs made 2 steals. 8th Grade Blue... Wayland got the better end of a close 25-23 contest versus the Hastings team. Ryan Ferguson scored 11 points, Nick Giclarowski 5. Chad Ferguson 2, Scott Redman 2, Kody Knickerbocker 2 and Kyle Arnie I. Arnie scored a team-high 11 points in a 43-31 loss to Forest Hills Central. Ferguson added 5 points, Ferguson 4, Chris Taylor 2, Knickerbocker 2, Colt Stovall 2, Sam Acker 2, Brad Kidder 2 and Tom Girrbach 2. Jake Armour pulled down 3 rebounds. YMCA NEWS/STANDINGS 5th Grade Spirit... The Spirit league team played a hardfought battle, but fell to Pennfield 17-15. Katee McCarty and Enka Swartz scored 4 points each, Ashley Hartman had 3 and Dana Shilling and Nikole Meade each added 2 points. With lough defense the Hastings squad took a 14-10 lead. Coming up big on defense were Hannah Case, Darcy Mead and Leanne Pratt The next game for the Spirit is Dec. 11 at Comstock. 31-20. Tylei Jilcs led the Hastings team with 13 points. Aaron Fortier added 4. Mike Garret 4. Joey Gibson 4, Kevin Davis 3 and Joey Maiville 3. Maivillc also collected 4 caroms and made 3 steals. Hastings fell to Forest Hills Central Nov. 30 by a score of 38-17. YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League A League W-L Bivens.......................................................... 2 Blair Landscaping................................... I Flexfab ............................................................ Other Body Shop.......................................... Coleman Insurance ..................................... I I I B League Richie’s Koflcc Shop............................... I Bee Gees...................................................... I Ponderosa ................................................... PR Jammers .............................................. C league Drill Team................................................... I McNeal Law Firm I I FlcxFab Red ............. I Lakewood Merchants............................ I Game Results - Flexfab Black 4K vs. Blair Landscaping 58; PR Jammers 45 vs. Bee Gees 66; Ponderosa 20 vs. Bivens 47; Flexfab Red 41 vs. Drill Team 88; Lakewood Merchants 46 vs. McNeal Law Firm 74; Richies Koflcc Shop 63 vs. Coleman Insurance 53; Bivens 67 vs. Other Body Shop 58. William M. Doherty Att. al Law 6 vs. Gary’s Hobby Shop 3. YMCA of Barry County B League Lcfanty Insurance.................................... 45-3 Goodenough Goodies.......................... 36-12 Hastings Burial Vault .......................... 28-20 Ranger Die Inc......................................... 28-20 Adult Indoor Soccer William M.Doherty Alt. at Law . . .3-0-0 Black ......................................................... 2-1-0 Gary's Hobby Shop................................. 1-2-0 White .........................................................0-3-0 Game Results - White I vs. Black 8; YMCA Adult Women's Volleyball Final league Standings A League Bobs Gun and Tackle............................ 48-6 Digit...................................... 31-23 ICS..............................................................28-26 CAN ............................................................1-53 Cascade Home Improvements.......... 27-21 Ray James Electromechanical.......... 26-22 Quality Roofing..................................... 16-32 Backc Construction ............................... 6-42 McDonalds.................................................4-44 YMCA Adult Women's Volley ball W/L ICS..................... 6-0 Ray James Electromechanical...................3-0 Hastings Bunal Vault.................................. 2-4 Cascade Home Improvements................... 1-5 Ranger Die Inc.............................................. 0-3 3rd and 4th Grade Blue... Hannah Wood scored 8 points in a 27­ 10 loss to Portland last Saturday. Audrey Wakley added the other 2 points. Brittany Howell, Katy Pierson and Morgan Miller hustled on the defensive side of the floor Carmen Burlingham. Alex DcGoa. Lorcal Gironoa, Calli Carpenter and Laura McLaughlin all chipped in with solid defense and assists. 6th Grade Royal Blue... Brooke Pierce tallied 13 markers, but it ROYAL... Continued on page 12 LEGAL NOTICE I Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by William James Anthony a single man and Alone Airhart an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to First Chicago N8D Mortgage Company Mortgagee daied May 19 1998 and recorded on May 29. 1998 >n Document No 1012682 Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee tc the Mortgage Electronic Registra­ tion System, inc. Assignee by an assignment dated November 2 1999. which was recorded on November 15. 1999 tn Document No 1038004. Barry County Records on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY THREE ANO 80/100 dollars ($97,593 80) including merest at 7 350’. per an­ num Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them at public venue a( the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings Ml at 100 p m on January 20. 2000 Saud premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN Barry County Michigan and are described as Parcel 1 A parcel of land m the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1 /4 Section 36 Town 1 North Range 8 West Johnstown Township Barry County. Michi­ gan described as Beginning at a pomt on the South line of sa>d Section 36 distant North 89 de­ gree 05 minutes 50 seconds West. 384 23 feet from the Southeast 1/8 cornet on the South line of said Section 36 and running thence North 89 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West along said South toe 534 65 feet the West toe of the East 56 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 36 thence North 00 degrees 24 mmutes 10 seconds East along said West ime. 446 91 teet to the Southerly toe of Consumers Power Company Fee Strip thence South 72 de­ grees 4B seconds 30 minutes East along said Southertv toe 727 92 feet thence South 34 de grees 19 mmutes 10 seconds West 290 80 feet to the place of beginning Parcel 2 A paroef of land m the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36 Town 1 North Range 8 West Johnstown Township Barry County Michigan described as Beginning at a pomt on the East hne of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 36 distant South 00 degree 24 minutes 10 seconds West 19 65 feet from the center of the Southeast 1/4 of sa»d Section 36 and running thence South 0C degree 24 minutes 10 seconds West along said East line 807 71 fee! ’.o the Northerly line 959 75 feet to the West ime of the East 56 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of sard section 36 thence North 00 degree 24 mmutes 10 seconds East along sad Wes’ une 51' 36 feet thence North 86 degrees 55 mmutes 57 seconds East 379 69 feet thence South 88 degrees 45 mmutes 50 seconds East 539 91 ’eef to the place of be The redemption period shall be 12 montn(s) from the date of such sale Dated December 9 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593 1304 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 le^rapn Road Suite 100 Bmgham Farms Ml 48025 File •99'011132 Fatox-s Best B Team In Volleyball... YMCA Adult Women's Volleyball League Champions... The A league champs in the YMCA sport was the team front Bob's Gun and Tackle. Teem members are (first raw) Kathy Sherman, SheasNorway; (second row) laiapWell'Bronda Dewe and Sarah Htsysa. Not pkturetk»re Oerlo - Reed, Teri Cooley. Sue Owen. Heidi Honreter and Deb WiHiams. (Photo provided) The YMCA Adult Women s League B Champions are Lelanty Insurance Team members are (first row) Diane Hamess, Jill Zwiemikowski. Deb Meade; (second row) Sarah Carpenter, Tonya Sandborn, Michelle Jernes and Louanne Meade. Not pictured are Phylts Kovach, Holly Taylor and Traoy AmetL (Photo prowided) In Memory of Price Reduced. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Outparcek adjacent to Wal-Mart Supercenter. Get a great deal on the vnfcte. high-traffic location Everett Poll, Jr. who passed away 2 years ago. December 6, 1997 Softly the golden leaves of memory fall Gently we gather and treasure them all. •2 avwUbte 1.2a acre wch • toCMXm HASTINGS. MICHIGAN • poouUt-on >12.000 within SraNridiui • Avwagv HH «KOnw >$42,000 • broken welcome Nonce « hereby given twt the Berry County Ptermm^Zonmg Commouron w> conduct a pubtc hearing on December 13. Lovingly and sadly missed by Thelma. Children. Grandchildren. Mom. Sister. Brothers. Friend* WAL-MART 1989 et 730 p.m m the Community Room. Courts & Law BuMmg at 220 W Court St. Hastings. Michigan The subtect ot the pubtre hearing will be the consideration el tie tolloenng amendment lo the 1976 Barry County Zoning OtSnance. as amended MAP CHANGE - A-4-W Bequest to rezone property m Sec 7. Barry Township (sea STREET NAME SIGNS map) . Commencmg at a point where me West Ine ot County Hrghwey 603 intersects me Norm Ime ol the Quarter Line Road m ma Northeast 1/4 ol Section 7. TIN, R9W. Townshm of Barry, Barry County. McNgan. mane. Northerly along said County Road 195 feet thane. Weal 122feet from the West edge ol sad Highway, thence South 165 feel more or less to sad Quarter Une Hoad, thence East on the Norm Une ol sad Quarter Line Hoed to me 911 EMERGENCY! Home Address Signs |i REQUIRED BY VEH B.ARRY COUNTY ORDINANCE (fj place ol begmnmg z _J ‘19.95 ea - 2 or more ‘17.95 ea. Made while you wait - 5 minutes CaU & Pick Up Private Drive - Private Road Signs “Any Name' Pvt Rd Signs Action Signs < MO tacross from E.W. BlistT 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) 948-8616 « Teo r™. 888-577-7446 PRIVATE DRIVE SIGNS All of the above mentioned property is located m Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the pro­ posed amendment, either verbally or in writing. wifi be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned t.me and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to «616) 948-4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available tor pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning Office 220 W State St. Hastings Michigan betweethe hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 pm) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (616) 948-4830 tor further -r,formation The County of Barry wil provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials bemg considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry, individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary ads or services should contact the County of Barry by wnbng or call the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-4891 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk 11/18, 12S NOTICE Tne Barry County Board of Commission­ ers will accept applications for the Com­ munity Corrections Advisory Board from the following sectors: Communications Media Citizen At Large Business Community Criminal Defense Attorney Service Area, such as: mental health, public health, substance abuse, employment & training or community alternative program. Applications may be obtain-’J at County Administration, 3rd floor of the court­ house and must be returned no later than December 20. 1999. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 1999/2000 TREE TRIMMING and REMOVAL PROGRAM The City of Hastings, Michigan is solic­ iting bids for its annua! tree trimming and removal program. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the city’s best in­ terest, price and other factors consid­ ered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michi­ gan 49058 until 3:30 p.m. on Friday. De­ cember 17, 1999 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - 1999/2000 Tree Trimming and Removal". �f'nge IS - Th* Hastings Banner - Thursday December 9 1999 • BOWLING SCORES • Thureduy Mixed King Pins 35-I3; Oops 30-18; Jus! Us 206-528; C. Gasper Hayward 183; T. 27-21; Varneys 24-24; Question Marks 23­ Shaffer 25; Red Brown and Sons Thurston 202-547; Excav. 21-27; Goon Squad 21-27; Hastings Bartimus 189-519; Bowl 20-28; Middle Lakers 13-31; Bull Kloostcrman 165; T. Daniels 208-522; L. Dogs 4-0. Tilley Eyes 22-26, Women’s Good Games and Series - B Sexton 189-497; H. Service Rabley 173-436; L. 185-493; J. 146-417; C. Miller D 169; Snider T. B. 193-501; K. Farr Soya 190-505; V. Goodenough 185; D. 190, N. 152; B. Cuddahec 191-522; B Hayes 202; B Faul 202; S Varney 183; S. Grinagc 186; K. Keller 180-508; B. Heath 158. Brown 128-316; B. Billings 149-311; J. Anderson 101-269; S. Brown 179; V Brown 154; O. Gillions Service 137; D. Tiffany 124; C. Lewis 104. Head’s Out 34-26; All But One 32-28; No Wagner 156-437; M. Zimmerman 187-418; Yet 23-29; Teddy Bears 22 1/2; Barkhuff 519; S Anger 243-247-636; D. J. Butler 127-352; T. Osborne 112. Rocky 4 22-38; Ramblers 21-39; The Lambert 506; J. Cook Jr. 220-519; H. Scouts 19-41; We Don’t Care 19-41. Wattles 217-215-621. 1/2-33 Thunder Alley 32; Sunday Snoozcrs 32; Keeler 183-497; N. Secord 179; P Arends AII-4-Fun 32; Matnx 30; Red Dog 28; 4 168; E. Everett 145; A Kerley 176-450; T. Horsemen 28p; Thee Froggers 28; We're Pennington 198-518; S. McKee 224-634; OK 27; Happy Hookers 26 1/2; B.S.en 25 B. Roush 177-500; S. Parker 168-483; G. 1/2; Friends 25; Lucky Strikes 25; Double Meaney 164; P. Miles 134; S. Keeler 204­ Kk 22 1/2; Rock Bottom 20 1/2; Bud Light 526; S. Marsh 138; B. Minor 158. Lancaster 180-480. B. Cooley 228-560; M. 180-504; D. Keeler 222-641; D. Sears 219-570; D. Dutcher 181-494; C Bamum 469; P. Key Tinkler 163; M. Kasinsky 227; J. Jacobs 186-451; S. Cross 169-443; B. Cantrell 193; A. Taylor 200; B. Keeler 201; R. Fay 218; J. Mays 235; J. Smith 181; H. Hammontree 189-555; C. Pennington 203­ Pennington 210; M. McKee 212; J. Bamum 203; S. Peabody 221; K. Meaney 234-582; 550; M. Martin 194-548; C R Ripley 244-632; D. Service 206-557; E. Shook 218­ Smith 198; C. Snyder 198; B. Churchill 189; B Allen 185; M. Cross 180; E. Gates Hecker Agency Excavating Mill 26 1/2-25 1/2; Eye and Em. 22 1/2-29 27-21; 26-22; Hamilton Carlton Center Bulldozing 25-23; Bennett Indostnes 23.5­ Krystal Pond each added 4 points. Deanna Hill and Kelly Wilson both scored 2 points. Alli Bryans, Devin Pierson and Abby Me Keough were hustlers on defense and also helped out with some assists. 3rd and 4th Grade A... The hoopsters beat Portland A 14-2 with a total team effort. The sixth grade girls Red team lost to St. Joseph in its home opener last Saturday. The Red eagers led at half, but St. Joseph came back to take the points and 8 steals. High Games and Series - M. Matson 197-528; L. Elliston Mill 19.5-28.5. Fein 175-484; S. Pennington 183-480; R Murphy 177-510; J. George 195-453; G. Otis 160-445; B. 185-402; D. 181-456; J. 459; K Kirchhoff 167-404; J. Mittelstaedt Seeber 165; K. Fowler 178-478; J. Hamilton 164; J. Doster 148-403; E. Mesccar 179-430; E. 165-440; L. Dunham 187-484; B. Miner 160-458; R. gardner 192-424; J. Elliston Elliston 198-541; M. Snyder 203-491; D. Snyder 184-527; S. Drake 165-433; L. Estep Kuempel 150-401; C. Shcllenbarger 144­ 398; L. Yoder 227; K. Becker 183; B Collier 155; J. Gardner 142; B. Johnson Dawe 169. triumph. Jerica Greenfield played big with 14 1/2; Lifestyles 21-27; Macek Ph. 20-28; Ginbachk 19-33. 24.5; Kent Oil Co. 23-25; Railroad Street Good Games and Series - G Potter 187­ 168; B. Moore 161; E Ulrich 164; C. Watson ISO; J. Kasinsky 151; I. Ruthruff Thursday Angels Pet World 34-22; Dobbins Auto Service Leah Harris collected 7 rebounds and 34-22; Miller’s Exc. 33-23; BAR Testing scored 2 points. Jennifer Johnston pulled 21.5-24.5; Farmers Ina. 29.5-26.5; Hastings 167. Bowl 28.5-27.5; True Value Hardware 28­ Kendall dished out 2 assists to go along 28; Mill's Landing 27.5-28.5; Cedar Creek Purdum 229-557; B. Bateson and Eric Treadwell. with her 2 points and Jamie VanBoven Groc. 25-31; NAPA Gitix 24-32; Nashville Huss 193-504; P. Hetmey 203-502; J. Butler managed 4 rebounds and 2 points. Chiro. 22-34, Shamrock Tavern 19-31. 185-487. M. Spidel 190-474; D. Eagle 158­ The team's next game is Sunday at Otsego. HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2000, at 730 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 between Schultz and Head Lake Roads within Hope Township. Please take further notice that the matters to be considered at the pub­ lic hearing include the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Section 14.7 of the Hope Township Zon­ ing Ordinance to set forth revised detailed provisions defining and regu­ lating Riparian Access Lots, including but not limited to regulations per­ taining to minimum lot dimension requirements, buffer strips and docks 2. The proposed amendment of Section 2.1 of the Hope Township Zon­ ing Ordinance to add a definition of "High Water Line'. 3. The proposed amendment of Section 18.1.B of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to allowing publicly-owned (1) parks. (2) playground?, (3) swimming areas and (4) boat launching facilities as a per­ mitted use ir the *RL-1* Single Family Residential Lake and "RL-2* Single and Two Family Residential Lake zoning classifications 4 The proposed amendment of Section 18.2 of the Hope Township Zon­ ing Ordinance to add a new subsection *F* regulating as a special excep­ tion use in the "RL-1* Single Family Residential Lake and the ’RL-2" Sin­ gle and Two Family Residential Lake zoning classifications privately owned boat launching facilities serving only the owners or occupants of two or more dwelling units on lots or parcels having frontage on the sub­ ject body of water subject to certain conditions set forth in the proposed amendment 5. The proposed amendment of Sections 18.3 and 19.3 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to area regulations for the *RL-1* and 'RL-2' zoning classifications. 6. The proposed amendment of Section 18.2 of the Hope Township Zon­ ing Ordinance so as to add a new subsection "G" identifying Riparian Ac­ cess Lots as a special exception use in the *RL-1* and 'RL-2* zoning classifications. Written comments will be received from any interested persons con­ cerning the foregoing by the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may further be received by the Planning Commission at the hearing The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed amendments and/or the existing Zoning Ordinance pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours of reg­ ular business days hereafter until the time of the heanng and may further examine the same at the public heanng. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices. sucn as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the heanng. to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon four (4) days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Indi­ viduals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Sylvia W Forster, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 943-2464 Good Games and Series - G. Poller 187; D. Greenfield 167; C. Hurless 161; J. Plumb's 24.5-31.5; Hastings Bowlers 24­ McGhee 263-611; G. Snyder 199; M. Chnstiansen 184; S. Guy 186-486. Women’s High Games A Series - R Burch 169; E. Vanesse 198-522; B Norris 167. Vikings win in o.t. another basketball season. Lakewood's varsity hoopsters pulled out a 53-48 overtime triumph over Lowell Tuesday night with solid efforts from Luke Farrell, Joel Dow and Jeremy Frost. Farrell led the team with 16 points, including 12 on four three-pointers. Joel Dow tallied 11 points and hit 5for-5 from the free throw line. And Jeremy Frost also contributed by hitting 3-of-4 shots from the charity stripe during the extra session. Lakewood wu 19-of-42 (45 percent) on field goals. 4-of-16 (25 percent) on three* pointers and 11-of-19 (57 percent) on its free throw attempts. Frost led the Vikings (1-0) with 7 rebounds and Dow dished out 6 assists. court passing.* Lakewood coach Mark down 8 caroms and scored 2 points. Katie Adam Skedgell. Tyler Eaton and Mason Printers 29-27; Consumers Concrete 29-27; 32; Friends 21-35. "It was a sluggish game, (but) we Solid defensive work was turned in by Trumball. TVCCU 31.5-24.5; Advanced Commerctal changed the tempo by trapping and full Saturday Majors Michael Peterson, David Jackson, Dustin Rebounding for the (cam s cause were Tuesday Mixed The Misfits 32-24; Al A Petek 32-24; What a thrilling way to usher in Wednesday Nashville “5" Plus 31-21; Misfits 30-32; 1/2-23 1/2. Seeber’s Auto 28-24; R.R. St. Bowlerettes B 202-243-633; Keeler 201. Hair Care 29 1/2-22 1/2; Nash Chiro 28 168; R. Bozc 156. James Men's High Games A Series - N. Mens Good Games and Series - J. Keeler D.J Ladles Good Games and Series - B 512; M. Eaton 186-495; B Hubbell 208; J. 6th Grade Rising Star... Good Games and Series - B. Mallekoote 232-531; 533; A. McBrian 179-522; E Benmdt 177­ Natalie Pennington. Jodi Joiley and Team 43 28. Met 28 1/2-27 1/2; Mercy 24-36; No Name Mens High Games and Series - K. Hastings' eagers. Recreation Bowling League #3 Freeport Elevator 38; Hastings Bowl 28; Whiners 30-26; Late Comers 29-31; Beer 160-434; J. Buckner 179; W. Miller 146. 3 points for A. Main 112; D. Wright 107; R. Pohja 101. Men's Good Games and Series - C. Potter 232-635; B. Adam Swanz scored Giris High Game and Series - C. Shellenbarger 149-386; T. Huss 121-339; VanHoutcn 253-599; T. Peake 170-460; F. Womens High Games and Series - L. wasn't enough as the Royal Blue eagers Boy s Good Games - A. Windes 132; B. Kirby 105. 21; Ten Pins 38-18; 9 and a Wiggle 36-24; Brushworks 35-25; Bad Habil II 35-25; 18; Not Sure Yet 15. lost to Otsego 35-31. 123-357; M. Bosworth 139-360. Vcrus 128; J. Cordray 113; D. Doyle 114; T. Giris Good Games - J. Shoebridge 116; Friday Night Mixed Four Cylinders 41-19; Cook/Jackson 39­ 151; M. Taylor 150; L. Jackson 153; C. Sunday Night Mixed ROYAL...continued from page 11 Ferris 145-371; J. Smith 134-369; J. McKee M. Butler 136-344. M. Verus 114-304. Swmknus 145-410; S. Teunessen 136-391; B Anderson 122-328; R L. Laubaugh 158-388; T. Eaton 159-397; B. Boys 416; B High Game and Roach Series • C. Kirby 221-550; B. 156-400; N Wright Farrell said. *tn overtime, we really stepped up the defense and made some key steals." 159­ 399; J. Goggins 149-396; I. Weeks 146-291; • CITY OF HASTINGS • NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Notice la hereby given that the Heatings Zoning Board at Appeal! will hold a Public Hearing on the second floor of City Hail, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan Tuesday, December 21,1999 at 7:00 p.m. to hear public comment regarding a request from Brenda Keilems of 305 South Hanover Street for expansion of a non-con­ forming use (increase In the allowable capacity of the Hanover House Adult Footer Care Home from 10 residents to 12 residents) as required by Section 90-171 of the Ordinance (see map below). Legal description of said property Is: CITY OF HASTINGS N 1/2 LOTS 632-633 AND 2 RDS N A S BY 2 RDS E A W OUT OF NE COR OF S 1/2 LOT 633. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hast­ ings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49056. Re­ quest for Information and/or minutes of said hearing should be di­ rected to the Hastings City Cleric at the same address stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616­ 945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everll G. Manshum City Cleric Spikers starting up The spikes sun up Saturday for area high school volleyball teams. Hastings and Middleville will both be playing in the Otsego Invitational. Delton-Kellogg will test its volleyball skills at St Philip. Other area teams in action include Lakewood at Creston, Caledonia at Godwin and Maple Valley at Bath. CORRECTION: An individual identified on the was inaccurately All-Barry County football team on page 11 of the Dec. 2 Hastings Banner. The correct information is the following: Defense • Joe Keller: Leading tackler on the Saxon squad with 20 solos and 107 assists. A 6-1, 198-pound sophomore, Keller picked off a pass and recovered 3 fumbles. Was named honorable mention All-O-K White Conference. The Hastings Banner regrets the error. LEGAL NOTICES To the owner or owners of any and al interests in or liens upon the land described: TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfu»y made of foe following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that the undersigned has We to foe land under tax deed or deeds asued for the tarj. You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this no­ tice, upon payment, to foe treasurer of the county vi whch the land is trusted, of al sums paid for the tax sate purchase, together with 50% in addi­ tion, and the fees of the sheriff far foe service and or cost of publication of foe notice. The service or publication costs shal be foe same as I for per­ sonal service of a summons upon commence­ ment of an action without additional coot or charge if payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned wiB Institute proceed­ ings tor possession of foe lend. DESCRIPTIONS OF LAND State of Michigan. County of BARRY. Township of Prairtevle parcel 08-012-460-022-00 LOT 30. SHADY HEIGHTS Amount Paid $230,43 Tax Safe No. 441 Amount Due $345 64 PLUS SHERIFF AND PUBLICATION FEES Tax for foe year of 1995. (signed) James Baughman 3141 E Cloverdale Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 TO: Bruce McDaniel. Mefody McDaniel, persons acting on thee behalf, or ndtviduNs mdcated to have some interest »n the land above described accordng to BARRY COUNTY records (12-9) �The Hastings Banner Thursday. December 9. 1999 Page 13 Compassion for others was focus of special projects Projects treated to show compassion for other people were the result ol Barry Coun­ ty s recent Make a Difference Day. Nearly I (MM) hours of volunteer time were donated by youth and adults for the event, reports I xtension 4-H Youth Agent Kathy Walters Surratt Participants included 175 youth and 70 adults who completed 1.800 projects, she said. Some of the projects took more than a day. so Surratt, with camera in hand, cap­ tured the finished products on film. Some of those photos were published in the Dec. 7 Reminder and the rest arc featured here, showing how the projects helped others. Projects ranged trom making hand pup­ pets lor l arnily & Children's Services to building birdhouses to benefit the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) pro­ gram for kids The event is sponsored by USA WEEK­ END in partnership with the Points of Light Foundation and its 501 volunteer centers Locally, the Volunteer Center of Barry County and County 4-H co-spon­ sored a day of community service projects at Kellogg Community College's Fchsen- Barry Good Critters and Crafts 4-H Club raised $355 for CASA by holding a Bowla-thon. At the check presentation are (from left) Weston Fifelski. Amanda Fifelski. Brandon Nicholas. CASA Executive Director Janet Clancy. Danielle Hoskins. Amanda Nicholas and Michael Hoskins. Mike Cross (left), Barry County Animal Control officer, accepts the donations of 23 dog beds and more than 30 cat toys made by the Wildcats 4-H Club Club members in the photo are Ellen Anderson. Lauren Anderson. Leslie Brown and Chhsty Brown. fcld Center in Hastings Baby quilts and receiv ing blankets made by 4-Hers as a Make a Difference Day project have been presented to the Healthy Families program in Barry County. From left (back row) are Theresa Bolter of Healthy Families, Karen Byington, leader of Lakewood Riders; Cecilia Bayberry. Margaret Martin. Christine Stenger, Madeline Stenger; (front row) Krista Stenger. Ben Stenger and Nick Boreman. all members and leaders of Kiddin Around 4-H. About 30 blankets were given. Forty hand puppets have been created in a project led by the Lakewood Community 4-H Club to be given to Family & Children's Services. From left are 4Hers Ashley Barcroft and Kay Barcroft and Cheryl Anderson of Family & Children’s Services A Novel Idea for the Banner... CHAPTER Middleville post office to be open more hours By R.N. Lake Not Guilty, Just Dead 411 characters in this book are fictional and an\ resem­ blance to person* living or dead is purely coincidental. Svnop'i* li ting <>n flimsy evidence, but strong comic­ turns CnJci sheriff Greg Kennard arrests Lieutenant John Swede 5 m an son on four counts ol murder involving the three people who died in the car on Cold Creek Road, and Steve Hunranan. inner and proprietor of Hanrahan's Bar Kennard has a bullet pned from a wall as the only hard ewdence. almost ri„ n thing else is circumstantial Driving back to the tai! tn Bartkry ( 'ovary where he plans to hold Swan­ son. Greg Kennard is taunted by his suspect While Swanson admits nothing he docs indicate that the presence of the child in the munier car was an unfortunate accident He promises Kennard that hrs carver as a lass offices will be over when the trial ends I’.’rr Swanson is lin ked up and booked Kennard heads lor tin \ta.c . apitol and a ballistics expert From ’he t = line l-.c done, the delving into Bartles ( manty . I in quite %urc that nothing like the excite­ ment in<’ ;t <. ..ikmik-v nng case has ever before visited our townx and township^ | here have been a few sensational mur­ ders hr J •,!>.:■. . .Hirihttuse graft trial and a few other things tor the x i - sxeur .1 crime, but the (flson trial had to be the pKi.c de iC'isi.tiu.. Fvcn Frle sianlev (tardner couldn’t have contrived it An incinerated . .irp-c and an accused police officer, with a lo­ cal underslicr:!* desperately trying to tie the two together with what appeared be thmsy thread indeed The ballistics test obtuir o| ;n the carlv morning hours of february IKth. provediusivch th.it the outlet submitted in evidence had been tired I t John I Swanson's '8 Detective Special I mda u . -.ofh statements concerning the pho- u»gTaph s’ 1 ’ that -lu sp. r 'ilicd Sieve Hanrahan as the gunshot '>:.e Kennard. <»n the stand, had sworn . had been prized from the still-stand­ ing 'll .han’s Bar ( ross examination by the nix to! . . •uiiscl had amused the people in the pavk.x' c :t’t (i>e I have it verbatim because I taped tiK»xt ot the proceedings h went like this ( oun-c s . b.!s.-d - n a verbal description of a picture you had . iimixed that .i shot might have passed th:.>n. ■ ■ -..ppo%ed victimS skull and lodged in a wall . ■ • a , ding despite the collapse of an entire butldm.' Is’hat * .»ireel (Laughter, induced partly by the expression on Counsels face.) Kennard Substantially Counsel The word substantial seems most inappropriate in this case Prosecutor Object ion' Judge Objection sustained Stnke that remark from the record ( ounsel Then, using some sort of geometric formula, you deduced the approximate location ot the alleged bullet and forth-with located and obtained it ’ Kennard I knew where the window had been before the fire If someone outside the building wanted to shoot some­ one inside the building there was only one place possible from which a shot could have been fired Counsel As Dr Watson would say. elementary (Laughter) Prosecutor Objection Judge Sustained. Counsel Let’s leave this so-called collection ot evidence and explore the relationship between I ndershenff Kennard and the accused It is true, is it not. that you told It Swanson that you suspected him ot having made an attempt on yout life ’ W ith a snowplow, no less' i Laughter i Kennard I did so at one time I now know that I was mis­ taken Witnesses have alreadv testified that he was in ( arrolville when the incident in question occurred near Roundtree (. ounsel So you have acknowledged that it was a false ac­ cusation Kennard Yes. (. ounsel Is it not true that you also implied that your pris­ oner was involved in illegal activities may years ago in \ t- enna? Prosecutor Your Honor. I object to this line ot questioning It’s irrevelant. prejudicial and takes u- nowhere in relation t.. the death of Stephen Hanrahan Judge < Ibjection sustained I watched the jury while Greg suffered through a lot more of the same combination ol innuendo, fact and skillful ma mpulation They were completely contused It seemed obvi­ ous that there was no way they could bring in a verdict ot guilty I ach day when Linda and I. and Susan, who -.it with A drawing for a decorated Christmas tree to benefit the Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross was a project led by the Blazen Image 4-H Club. The project raised $157 at the organization's Holiday Ball. From left are Megan Denny. Pat Doozan, chairperson of the Red Cross Holiday Ball. On the right, front row. are Seth Parker and Logan Teunessen; (back) Marianne Slocum and Cindi Hammond, Red Cross volunteer. us. left the ( ourtroom vve felt worse’ To depress us even more we had a lew conversations with Wally Wakefield, the young lawyer who was serving his first term as Bartley County prosecutor He’s a very nice guy. with a keen sense of humor, but you could see that he was hurting. "Somebody once told me this office could be a stepping stone to the governorship.*’ he said one evening. “For me it’s more like an ankle stone on a channel swim. There’s no way I can make a case Hell. I never should have signed the war­ rant " "Don t you think Swanson is guilty ’" Linda asked "The guy scares the hell out of me." Wally said “He’s cold and cocky and could be psycho under that All-Amencan ex­ terior Bui the Jury ’» not going to comici on my impressions ot the man ’’ I le was absolutely right I he case came lo a close, the sum­ mations were made, the defense was brilliant, the prosecu­ tion almost apologetic The Jury was back in fifty-five min­ utes ind the foreman said the words we hated to hear" ■Siu! Guilty * suanson was on his feet I ic looked across to Greg. Some­ thing close to a death's head grin froze on his face. I heard him say it. softly, so softly. "Like I told you. Kennard, you're all through." He shook hands with his attorney It was strange The ctuirtroom was wry quiet, none id that back-slapping coneraiulaiory xtutt that's M» often associated with an acquittal It was hke everybodx kit that something was wrong, that the tiLivr was hxtsc. but n»»btHly knew what to do about it. \ohody except one man. in the fourth row He stood up. very deliberately He had a gun in his hand. I he guards at the door moved towards him The whole scene went into that kind ol slow motion that seems to accompany the inevitable I he gun sounded hkc .i cannon tJnce. twice He turned it towards his own head lw>» deputies closed on him. somehow twisted the weapon away from him before he could fire again The Swede was on his knees, about four feet back from where he'd been standing He clutched at his chest, made a leu tunny noises, fell on his face. \ot guilty Just dead The Christmas mailing rush is on and some area post offices will be open addi­ tional hours. Most arc closing early on Christmas and/or New Year’s Eve. To accommodate last-minute mailings, the Middleville Post Office will stay open two additional hours on Saturdays. Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. The window will be open from 8:30 a.m. until noon on both Saturdays. Post­ master Vic Haas encourages residents to send their cards and packages as soon as possible. Mailing guides and packaging for prior­ ity mail arc available. Haas says that the deadline for mailing priority mail to ensure delivery by Christmas is Monday. Dec. 20. The Hastings Post Office will open for normal hours. In Delton, the office will close at noon on Christmas Eve. No additional hours are planned. The Freeport the post office is open normal hours. The Lake Odessa post office is open normal hours. The window will close al noon on Christmas and New Year's eves. The Nashville Post Office docs not plan any additional hours. It will close at noon on Christmas and New Year's eves. Post offices arc closed on Christmas and New Year’s days. Bulldogs beat Panther eagers Delton-Kellogg had a nice start in its start-up game of the 1999-2000 season, but the finish was not as strong Tuesday, as Otsego came away with a 90-60 triumph. The host Panthers led early on 16-4 and took an 18-14 advantage into the second quarter. But in the final three quarters, the Bulldogs tallied 29. 27 and 20 points respectively to win by 30 points. "It was a good start, but from there it snow balled on us," Delton coach Jim Hogoboom said. “We must do a better job on defense." Robert Boyle lopped Delton scorers with 16 points. Sky Matteson added 13, Kevin Lillibridgc 9 and J.T. Charron 8. "We know now that we do have enough guys who can contribute offensively.” Hogoboom explained. Jordan Woodstock tallied 22 points and Chris Pulver 21 for the victorious Otsego squad. The Panthers travel to Pennficld Friday. �Page 14 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 9. 1999 Southeastern 2nd graders learn about Native Americans Indians and Pilgnms from Cindy Bender s and Cathenne Longstreet's classrooms feast together Paula Allerding demonstrated a traditional Native American dance, John Northrop paints his Indian rattle. Pick up a virtual office on your way home from work. Second-graders in teacher Cindy Bender's room at Southeastern Elementary have been learning about Native Americans for the past month. During this study, school secretary Paula Allerding. whose family has Native American roots, came into the classroom to help the students make an Indian craft. Tennis balls, dowels, and jute were trans­ formed into Indian rattles. When the rattles were completed, Mrs. Allerding demonstrated a traditional Native American dance. She also brought in many artifacts, such as a sweet grass basket Children saw Indian bcadwork. weaving, dolls, bark biting and more. To culminate this study the Indians in Mrs. Bender’s room joined the Pilgrims in Catherine Longstreet’s room for songs and a mini-feast. www.nextel.com ilOOO Paula Allerding shows a sweet grass basket. NEXTEL LEGAL NOTICE Authorized Nextei Representative Nextei phones are manufactured by @ motorola BASIC Communications Now Available in Hastings! Contact: Melissa or Beth 616-945-8704 ©1999 Nextei Communications. Inc. All rights reserved. Nextei. the Nextei logo, Nextei Business Networks, and Nextei Direct Connect are trademarks and/or service marks of Nextei Communications, Inc. Motorola, iDEN, i390, i600, and ilOOO are trademarks and/or regis­ tered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Hobart A Trama* * Aaaociataa. EC. la ■ dabt collactor and wo an aRampbngto coned a dabt and any Intormatlon ottalnad. will ba uaad tor that purpoaa MORTGAGE SALE ■ Delault has been made m the conditions d a mortgage made by JEF­ FERY N HAIGHT AND STACY M HAIGHT to FAMILYCREDIT CONNECTION: CONNECTI­ CUT. Mortgagee deled May 20 1998 and recorded on May 28. 1998. «1 *1012636 BARRY County Records Mich^arv and assigned by MESNE assignment lo BANKBOSTON. NA. N A by an assignment dated May 20. 1998. and recorded on June 22. 1999 m Inal 1031501 BARRY County Records McNgan on which mortgage mere is claimed to be tfcie el the dale hereol the sum ol sixty eight thousand hve hun­ dred twelve and 99/100 Dollars (S68.51299). n- cludmg interest al 8 500% per annum Under me power ol sale contained «i sad mortgage and me statute «i such case mode and approved nonce is hereby given mat said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of me mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at pubic vendue at me Barry County Courthouse Heat­ ings Ml « 100 PM on January 13. 2000 Said premises are situated m Township ol Or­ angeville BARRY County Mchigen and are de­ scribed as TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE PARCEL 1 THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 23 OF LAPHAMS AIRPORT LOTS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 100 BARRY COUNTY RECORDS PARCEL 2 THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 73 OF LAPHAMS AIRPORT LOTS NO 2. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 87 BARRY COUNTY RECORDS PP #08-011-100-011-10 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) m whch case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date ol such sate Dated December 9 1999 BANKBOSTON. N A Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee ot Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (12-30) �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. December 0.1999 - Page 15 Hastings Mutual Insurance presents service awards Click;W al Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. warn honored tor years of service wtti the company last week. Above, Mutual President BN Wallace (left) presents a certificate to Frank Kenhetd, who was honored for having the moot yeau of senrice — 35 — with the company. Awarded for five years of service were (from left) Dawn Harvey. Tammie Van Syckfo, Cindy Jenkins. Norma Binkowski, Becky Cooper, Becca Oger, Terry MNer, Dan Case, Cara Spoelstra, and Kelli. Bashore. Not pictured are Reggie Beautore, Joan Boes, Shawn Campbell, Billie Darnell, Julie Feldpausch, BN Flower, Christina Hess. Bob Kiersztyn, Cindy LugowskL and Mike Ottman. fyfc'w* dtechargea treated sanftaty Wastewater to toe Uttte Thomappte Rrver. in T4N. R7W. Sec­ tion 4. Barry County. Tho draft permit inductee the toftowing mocMcatton* to the previously issued permit: 3O-day extension to the faft dwcharge period. Comment* or objection* to the draft permit re­ ceived by January 10. 2000 wB be considered in the ftnai dedsron to iaeue tie permit Person* de­ siring totormatton regardmg the draft permit. p|ycedure* tor commenting, or roguseting a hearing, should contact: Barry Burna, Permit* Bedton. Surface Water Quality Drviaton, Department of Environmental Quality. P.O. Box 30273, Lansing. MtaMgan, 48809. telephone 517-335-3301 Copies of tie public notice, fact sheet and draft permit may be obtained at fw Surface wa­ ter QuaMy Division Grand Rapid* DiabtetOMce located at tie State Otfce Buftdtog. am Floor. 360 Ottawa N.W. Grand Rapid*, Michigan 49500­ 2341. tetephon*; 616-356-0500 (128) Company President BN Wallace presents Dolores Weeks an award for Weeks' 30 years of service to the company. FOR TWAT PURPOOL DetauR having been made in of a certain Mortgage made by CANDACE L THWATTES. a wngte peraon. of 1782 Hickory argnud lo Enpks Nufonaf Bank of Trawr— tty • nriionai banking aaacoaSon of 1227 Eaat Rent Karan Henney. , me Mortgage ano Asmgnment recoraeo niawr Uber SOS. Pagau 546-554, on Sea. lot principal and mwraat. tha sum of tSB.7B5.B2; and no pmceaMnga haring been k»aeuad lo recovur Sta dabt now remaining an­ and by arid Morigaga. or any pari tharuol, wharaby tha powar of aafacotaanad at arid Mon­ gaga has become oparabw; NOW THEREFORE. Notice la hereby grvan that on Thuraday. January 13.2000, al tCOpm , on Sta awpa of Sta CourSaaaa «r the tty or Haaritga. Stat bring tha pkaca lor holding Sw ttcuk Coot tor tha County ot Bony there wd ba of­ fered lor aria wtd add lo tie h^teat ladder, at puMc aria, lor tta purpoaa of aekriying tw amounts due and unpaid upon arid Mongaga, togeewr wah rrtereat al nine percent (g%) par an­ num. legal coats, attorney teat, and any taaas and inauranca that said Morigagee. Empire Nabonri Bank of Traverse City. Traverse tty. Michi­ gan. does pey on or prior to dw dale of said sals; said prsmiaes are daacribed in said Mortgage as resows, io-wn. Land situated in tha Township ot Johnstown. County of Barry and State of Michigan, de­ scribed as: Presented awards for 20 years ot service were (from left) Phyllis Dipp, Scott Hubbard. Kim Faul, Chris Allen, Sue Keeler, Mike Creagan and Dawn Fields. Not pictured are BN Bymaster and Tim Caggegi. LOT 4 OF BLOCK 1 OF PAULINA BEACH. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2 ALSO THAT PARCEL OF LAND LYING BETWEEN THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOTS 1.2. 3. 4 AND 5 OF BLOCK 1 OF PAULMA BEACH. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. ANO THE SHORE OF FINE LAKE. BEING SITUATED ON THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION X. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST Commonly known as 1792 Hickory Road. Battle Creek. Mchigan. 49017 Recognized for 15 years of senrice were (from left) Kyle Chase. Carolyn Stowe. Karen McCausey and Larry Hensley Not pictured are Dale Thompson and Leslie WSkams. Given awards tor 10 years of service were (from left) Renee Strimback, Barb Daugherty. Beth Gidley, Peggy Schantz. Mary Mettler and Ellen Smart. Not pictured are Paul McCallum. Diane Mogavero. and Anne Staup The redemption period as provided by law is. six (6) months from the date ot the sate EMPRE NATIONAL BANK OF TRAVERSE CITY. Mortgagee SMITH A JOHNSON. ATTORNEYS. PC. BY H Wendell Johnson (P24247) Attorney tor Mortgagee 603 Bay Street - PO Box 705 Traverse City. Ml 49685-0705 (231)946-0700 Dated December 6. 1999 (1H3) �Pago 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 9. 1999 in prison when he is sentenced on Jan. 6. COURT NEWS: A Battle Creek man accused of setting Defense attorney Michael McPhillips Coleman was arretted by the Barry fire a to a car in Orangeville Township asked that Fryklind be given a straight jail County Sheriffs Department on Sept. 17 Sept. 13 pleaded guilty last Thursday in sentence without probation as oart of his in Barry Township after she failed to stop Barry County Circuit Court. sentence. "Why don’t you want to be on proba­ when signaled by Deputy Karl Vlietstra. tion?" Fisher asked Fryklind. Mailed. Coleman has an extensive crimi­ Kevin James Bennett, 31 told Judge James Fisher he shoved a rag in the gas tank of the 1989 Beretta and lit the rag on "I ain’t no good at it," he said. "I have a "How about not using marijuana?" said drug possession. "Ms. Coleman has without doubt a prob­ blood alcohol level of .14 percent and of Fisher. "I don't think its a very good idea lem with use of controlled substances." having four grams of methamphetamine. to just put you in jail and let you go back said defense attorney David Kuaava. "In to your old ways as soon as you get out. prison, she has the opportunity to attend Probation is harder than sitting in jail and drug rehab and she has the potential to get wasting your time sitting down there." her drug use under control." problem with the drag tests." He is scheduled to be sentenced on the conviction Jan. 6. Fisher explained that probation is de­ "! have to apologize to the court," said signed to help people learn to change their Coleman. "I haven't been happy using sentenced to four months in jail with credit ways. Fryklind was ordered to spend two years crack cocaine. I'm ready for my recovery." for 37 days served on his conviction of at­ on probation and to pay $1,000 in fines change her ways, which includes attending tempted delivery of a controlled substance. and costs. church. "I've changed the location of where I was In other court business Thursday: • Antone Fryklind. 19, of Hastings, was Fryklind was arrested by the Barry County Sheriffs Department Sept. 20 and "I want you to try to live a drag-free Coleman said she has taken steps to lifestyle," said Fisher. Dec. 16 and remains free on a $1,000 per­ without the permission of his probation sonal recognizance bond. POLICE WUmi viunigjMI WIXn HMrCwfiy NAUMUa - A IKyaarrid NaMHa man ix bring Md OU $IOM01 make me feel like I am somebody." she • Antoinette Coleman, 37, of Battle said. "I have pul that shoplifting behind Creek, who has 10 known aliases, was sen­ me. Ils very important to me that the court Fryklind is currently serving a six-month tenced to 16 months to two years in prison sentence in the Eaton County Jail on a with credit for 77 days served for resisting look at that." "1 have taken that into account," said probation violation conviction and his and obstructing police and 16 months to Barry County sentence will be concurrent, four years in prison for being in possession said Fisher. of cocaine. dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. He is set for a probation violation hearing terminating his substance abuse treatment from and people seem lo be wonderful and charged with manufacturing between 20 and 200 marijuana plants, a charge that was of two years in prison and a $1,000 fine. not guilty to violating his probation by According to Assistant Prosecutor David nal history, which includes shoplifting and Bennett also admitted to driving with a fire. agent. If convicted, he could spend a maximum • Kenneth Redman of Hastings pleaded Fisher • Joseph Vanhoose of Battle Creek pleaded guilty lo violating his probation by shoplifting food and compact disks from a department store where he was working as part of a cleaning crew. He will be sentenced on the conviction Jan. 27. • Andrew Irish. 23. of Lake Odessa, pleaded guilty third degree fleeing and elud­ ing for failing to stop his motorcycle for police in Woodland Township Aug. 12. Irish reportedly traveled at more than 90 miles per hour to avoid the police but was caught when a poasum crossed the toad in CROOKED LAKE, DELTON. I bedroom house. $425 ♦ utilities, no pets! Cal! 6164234135 FREE FEMALE CHIN- prison and/or a $1,000 fine when be sen­ tenced on the conviction Jan. 6. FOR SALE: 2yr old Mixture Gelded horse. $500. 616445­ 0523 1994 JEEPGRAND CHERO­ KEE LAREDO: White,power windows, power locks. 6 changer Mde*<M. $1 IXD0OBO.94S- his pash, causing him to crash. 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"We told them we don't know what happened, but we're going lo try to find out We were both baffled " An autopsy renowned by Dr. forensic Joyce Dejong, pathologist from Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids, testified that death occurred when the swelling of the lining of her airway (croup) wrichhadri. police reported. produced mucous which blocked her airway and prevented her from breathing. "That was the cause of death," said De­ jong. "She couldn't breath because of this mucous.” According to an expert for the Praters who reviewed the case, however, Yenger al­ legedly violated the standard of care by fail­ ing to elicit from the father the day's events that led up to the visit to the hospital. "I think the history of the inability to keep fluids or any substance in the mouth... led to a lack of appreciation of the patient’s hydration status," said Dr. Christopher Barton, medical director for the SherifTs Depanmem. The woman told police ah a delivery driver on Oct. B. Department of Emergency Medicine at San Francisco General Hospital. Barton also testified that the pulse and respiratory rates were abnormal, and that "it's not good practice to administer (Tigan) to any patient in whom you don’t clearly know what., their nausea and vom­ iting was due to." "I think it's more likely than not that he Juveniles suspected of steeling guns YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Three juvenile boy, ampnoad of bradki Yankee Spring, nobtie home and stealing gun were apprehended Dec. I fry from the Hastings Poet of the Michigan State Police. could have arrived at the conclusion that she had croup." Barton said. The defense argued that Prater never told See CLEARED, cont. page 18 tracking dog at about B:30 p.m. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 9. 1999 - Page 17 Supervisors visit County Board by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Some nuggets ot wisdom were shared by several former government officials who visited a recent Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting The five former township supervisors who attended the meeting had served on the former County Board of Supervisors before county government switched gears hy state law- lo become the County Board of Com­ missioners in 1969. "I found it (government service) lo be a real education.'* said Carroll Newton, who served on the County Board of Supervisors from August. 1945 until January. 1956. "Il was quite a different operation than what you have here this morning...The first meeting I attended, th:.- appointed me to become County Abstractor and lo serve on the Finance Committee. "The first thing we had to do was borrow $70,000 to pay the county's bills. I never did forget that." Newton said. He noted that he had attended high school with current county commissioners John Barnett and Emmet Herrington. Wall Soya, former supervisor of Balti­ more Township for nine years and cour.!; commissioner for six years, shared his phi­ losophy about decision making. A well­ thought out decision is better than a "snap decis*, on," he said. "If you make snap deci­ sions you get in trouble every time." Soya also served as a building inspector for two townships. Howard Ferris of Rutland Township served on the County Board of Supervisors for eight years in the 1950s. During his tenure, the County Medical Care Facility (now Thornapple Manor) was built, he said. Ferris is probably best known for his 23 years as County Register of Deeds. Ferris told the board that he recalled when the commissioners* meeting room on the top floor of the County Courthouse was a storage area. Wayne Pennock, a former Maple Grove Best of show honors in the Hastings Christmas parade wore awarded to the Barry County Road Commission. The Road Commission's entry spanned 190 feet in length, counting a float, two trucks saluting two employees - Gordie Matthews and Steve Biermacher - who died this year and a new road grader and an antique one in keeping with the parade theme of "We treasure the old, progress with the new.' Along mat same theme, the Road Commission's entry featured a vintage sleigh and a new snowmobile. The sleigh carried retired road engineer Jack Kineman and his wife. Riding on the float were other retirees, employees, spouses and children. Township supervisor, was part of the County Board of Supervisors from 1965-66 and then was part of the first County Board of Commissioners in 1969-70. He said the most interesting time was when he served on the County Board of Supervisors with Bob Wenger's father-in-law. County Clerk Bill Cridler sor...in the early '40s for quite a few years." said Pennock, who also served on Road Commission takes ‘best of show’ parade honors Students learn good oral hygiene "My father was a township supervi­ the Planning Commission for about 10 years. Also attending was Jack Love, a former Assyria Township supervisor for 12 years who served the county for that many years. "We appreciate having you today," County Board Jim Bailey said. "You’re welcome to come up anytime. Many of us are grateful for all the work you did over Students in Laura Sharpe's first-grade class at Southeastern Elementary were given a chance to learn more about dental hygiene Wednesday through a program put on by Hastings High School students Christy Anderson (left) and Leah Pumford. The students are members of the high school community service class, and chose presentations on dentalfcare as one of their class projects because Anderson said she wants to be a a dental hygienist. She and Pumford visited area dentists for ideas and then designed a presentation, which they will take to several elementary classes, they said. Dentists provided materials for the presentations. The elementary students, many of whom had never previously been to a dentist, were given gifts that included toothbrushes, floss, stickers and suckers. Pictured with the high school students is first-grader Krystle Rogers. the years to serve the county." READ THE HASTINGS BANNER EVERY WEEK and become an INFORMED RESIDENT of BARRY COUNTY! ■ ■—.a, nA— ............. .................... . ...— .. -------------------------— . ■ —... ■ ... ) Turn Your Prescriptions into Cash $' $1,000 Cash Giveaway I Have your name automatically entered in the drawing each time you । get a prescription filled or refilled at Pennock Pharmacy. I The contest will begin December 7, and the drawing will be held on I February 14,2000 with $500, $350 and $150, being awarded to 3 lucky J people respectively! ■ Pennock Pharmacy, on the campus of Pennock Hospital ■___ 1009 W. Green St., Hastings • 948-3136 A memorial tnbute for the late Gordon Matthews and the late Steve Biermacher was part of the Barry County Road Commissions parade entry. Their wives, Jennifer Matthews and Lory Biermacher and children, had the honor of riding in their husbands former trucks, which included photos of Gordon and Steve on the side ot the vehicles. NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Walk-in open 6 days • Drive thru, open 7 days MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW I L Pennock employees, volunteers, board members, physicians and their immediate families / No need to be present lo win f’ennock Healthcare Services DATS: DECEMBER 14. 1999 TIME: 9:00 A.M. LOCATION: PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSH'P HALL 10115 S. NORRIS ROAD DELTON. Ml 49046 Get Your Copies of PURPOSE: 1 Organizational Meeting to elect Chairperson 2 Correct clerical errors and mutual mistakes or omis­ sions 3 Hear any request from taxpayers for qualified agri­ cultural Exemption if not approved previously in 1998 and 1999 and Request for poverty extensions 4 Hear any recommendations from assessor and any other Matters that may legally come before the Doa,a Area Locations Prairieville Township • • • • • • Northview Grocery • Pcnn-Nook Gifts • Plumb’s •R&J’s • Superette • Tom’s Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny ’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Taco Bell • G 8t K Corp. • Middle Lake Grocery & Deli SHORTBOX. ISO ALTO . P«'. PL . CRUISE. TILT. AIR, CONVERSION PKG.. it.OOOONL OWNER MILES. NICEST IN THE AREA □REISBACH Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck .Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley's Hastings Speedy Mart Felpausch Call 616-948-8000 Today or Toll Free 1-888-494-5539 Belton Other Hastings Lloyd Goyings. Supervisor • • • • • • • • • Dowling Corner Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Taekle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Orangeville 66 Pine Lake Grocery Lake Odessa Crvstal Flash Lakc-O Shell Carls Market Hamlin's Quik Stop Huhn’s .Vashvlllc • • • • • Little's Countn- Store C arl's Market Cai>[>on’s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy f apjx.n Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Fcl|>ausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg’s Get It and Go Pastoor's Village Grocery Middleville Gun Lake • Gun Lake Amoco • Weick's F.xxl Town • Sam's Gourmet Foods • Cappoo's Quick Mart Freeport • L & J’s • Our Village General Store �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner Thursday. December 9. 1999 CLEARED, continued from page 16 Holiday contest winners Hastings residents Jim and Deb Bailey of 1920 Boulder Drive and their neigh­ bors Dave and Judy Ramsey of 1895 Boulder tied for first place tn the home lighting contest, sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Alfresco, a Hastings retail shop, won the best business window award. Judges gave honorable mention to the following in the home lighting contest: An and Della Meade of Woodland. Bill and Marsha Kidder of Middleville. Roger and Lin Hough of Delton. Hastings Christmas Parade winners were National Bank of Hastings, first place business award; First United Methodist Church, first place kid's float; Barry County Road Commission, best of show; U.S. Marines/Head Start Toys for Tots and the Barry County Steam & Gas Antique Machinery t.ed for first place for best participation; and Hastings Middle School and High School Band won the best band award. the emergency room staff about contact with the medical advice lines and that the l()0-mg dose of Tigan is routine treatment for vomiting. The defense also argued that Faith could not have gone to sleep while suffering from croup. But according to the Praters and Barton, the Tigan acted as a sedative and con­ tributed to her death. ”1 think that the Tigan contributed to her outcome by having a predominantly sedat­ ing effect on the child," said Barton adding that "I think he (Yenger) should have kept her in the emergency department and demonstrated that she was able to keep flu­ ids down and that by keeping the fluids down, the vital signs had returned to nor­ mal and that after having done that, again, demonstrating that there was no difficulty with... breathing." According to Dr. Yenger. one of five board certified emergency department Turkeys for food trays Second grade students at Central Elementary wanted to do something special lor Thanksgiving. They made paper turkeys and put them on food trays at Pennock Hospital to let patients know someone was thinking of them. Shown here are (back, from left) Robert Endsley, Krystal Pratt, Chelsea Vincent. (Iront) Paul Lloyd, Jason Heinrich and Meitn Patel. You have to have stridor or the barking cough. If that’s not present, you can't really make a diagnosis of croup. If there are no symptoms... the treatment for asymp­ tomatic croup is nothing." Golf More. Pay Less. GOLF PRIVILEGE CLUB physicians at Pennock Hospital, their de­ partment sees about 20,000 patients a year, 35 percent of whom are children. He said his assessment of Faith included ruling out pneumonia, epiglotitis, foreign body and croup. "I wrote down that there was no wheez­ ing and there was no stridor," said Yenger. "Croup needs to be diagnosed clinically. Bu, 3 Get 1 Free til De< - AMERICAN LUP4G ASSOCIATION. (800) LUNG-USA START SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT DREISBACH FRONT * REAR AIR, AM/FM CASSETTE, CD, 6 WAY POWER SEAT, 8 PASSENGER W4S $27,327 AFTER REIATE 4 DOOR EXTENDED, 8 PASS., DUAL CD A CASSETTE / trailer pkg., POWER DOOR POWER LOCKS • way power seat, remote AND MORE KEYLESS ENTRY. ACTIVE TRANS * FER CASE. 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SHARP! 459 MONTH* 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON 1970 GMC PICK-UP — BRIGHT RED, POWER ROOF, CD, V8 " s249 ONTH* 1999 CHEVY BLAZER LS 1997 CHEVY Z71 CD, LOADED, BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY. 2 LEFT OADg BOX, 350, LOADED, SILVERADO PKG. s383»»™. 335 MONTH*___________ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-12-16.pdf e4278c2c184051b04176ca68a25dc0e9 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 H. »W0(W0 f ^STINGS PUBLIC UBRARy Zi^H^nST '?3 Hastings VOLUME 1«, NO. 50 ANNER B THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1«, 1999 PRICE 50- New library site may be by the river by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings is seriously look­ ing at putting the proposed new library at a site on Mill Street along the Thornapple River, now the location for Hastings Man­ ufacturing warehouses. Finding a home for the public library is a pan of plans to extend the east side of the Hastings downtown district, which were unveiled Dec. 6 by Gove Associates. Each of the members of the Hastings City Council Monday night were given copies of Gove's suggestions, which include ideas for a recreational "Riverwalk" and a "green” buffer zone between Hastings Manufactur­ ing and its residential neighbors (see Dec. 9 edition of the Banner). The council also received a copy of a communication from Economic Develop­ ment Director Joseph Rahn to City Man­ ager Howard Penrod. In the letter, Rahn wrote: • "You (Penrod) had asked that I research options for funding potential demolition and clean-up activities related to the acqui­ sition of property along the river currently owned by Hastings Manufacturing Co. The proposed re-use is the construction of a^ new library "I had a meeting with Carol Skillings of the Michigan Department of Environmentai Quality and several members of the Li­ brary Board and staff on Dec. 3, and I also had a chance to discuss the project with her at the MEDA meeting yesterday (Dec. 8). "The Hastings Manufacturing property is not on the Act 307 list as a known con­ demned site. However, this does not neces­ sarily mean there is no pollution present. A Baseline Environmental Assessment would need to be completed. In addition, to construct a library, the older warehouse would need to be demolished. "Because a new library is not considered to be of direct economic benefit to the community in terms of new base industry jobs, programs that would provide grant funds to accomplish these tasks are not available. However, there is a loan program that will provide funds for a 15-year term at a 2.25 percent interest. It can be structured with no payments on principle or interest for the first five years. "While the city would have to apply for the loan, perhaps the library could repay it "This project would not prevent the Brownfield authority from applying for the same program for a smaller project, should it materialize in the meantime." The suggestions made last week by Gove to revitalize the east side of Hastings will be available for viewing soon at City all, along with sketches of the proposed Rjverwalk along the Thomapple River. In other business at their meeting Mon­ day evening, City Council members: • Officially approved the merger of the YMCA and Hastings Youth Council Board of Directors to put recreation services under one umbrella. The Youth Council first was disbanded and then the city's contract with the YMCA for $28,000 next year was ap­ proved. YMCA Director David Storms said he and the board members hope to have the new one board up and running by the be­ ginning of next year. See LIBRARY, continued page 3 Rainbow celebration included colorful hair T It's hard to say what was more colorful last Thursday — the wig on top of Sheriff Steve DeBoer's head or the actual, real rainbow that filled the sky in Hastings just as Barry County United Way celebrated the raising of $496,516. The rainbow's appearance was more than fortuitous —"Everybody Needs A Rainbow" was this year's fund-raising campaign slogan. The wig on DeBoer was the result of a bet that this year's goal would be met. For more photos of the United Way victory celebration, see inside. Who pays for special election? by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Should the Barry County Board of Commissioners pay all the costs of the past Aug. 3 special election or should townships chip in part of the expense? That’s a question commissioners will discuss further at the County Board's Dec. 28 meeting. A motion for the county to pay the en­ tire cost of the election was introduced and later withdrawn by Commissioner Robert Wenger at Tuesday's County Board meeting because commissioners decided further study was needed, including the exact cost of the election, which Wenger said is in the neighborhood of $25,000 to $30,000. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey sug­ gested that the board wait until its Dec. 28 meeting to decide the issue when the board's yearcnd financial picture is known. "We have one more finance meeting and one more Board of Commissioners meeting an tunity to figure out exactly where we are at with the budget. We nail it down daily now. between now and the end of the year to know what kind of surplus or deficit (the county will have)." Bailey said. "I would not be in favor of doing it (paying for the entire election) if we run a deficit this year," he added. "I would like some hard figures," Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James agreed, noting the proposal has merit. In the meantime. Commissioner John Barnett suggested that each township send the county an invoice of their expenses to determine the exact cost of the total elec­ tion. The Aug. 3 special election was origi­ nally scheduled when 911 officials re­ quested an opportunity to ask voters to re­ new up to one mill to operate the county­ wide Enhanced-911 emergency telephone and central dispatch system for five years. Then at the request of the County Tax Allocation Board, which distributes the county's seven allocated mills, the County Board approved its fixed allocated millage proposal for the Aug. 3 ballot. The Alloca­ tion Board wanted voters to reconsider a previously defeated proposal to freeze for six years the individual amounts of millage the county, townships and the intermediate school district receive from that allotment. The County Board is required to approve all county-wide ballot proposals before an election can be held. About five townships also got on the Aug. 3 bandwagon and placed additional township-oriented proposals on the ballot. All townships, the county and the Barry Intermediate School District benefited from voter approval of the fixed allocated mil­ lage proposal. "Il is the belief by a lot of people out there that this was a countywide elec­ tion...," Wenger told the board. "This elec­ tion had to be held by the county and that they (townships) wouldn't have to pay for it. Since we did not have any format of how to charge for this beforehand, I think that we're misusing the townships by ask­ ing them to pay their portion of it," Wenger said. Commissioner Emmet Herrington said the three townships he represents have "voiced their disapproval" of paying for the election. "When everybody knows up front. I don’t have a problem," Wenger added, noting that the townships he represents also have ex­ pressed displeasure about paying for the election. County Clerk Debbie Smith said five or six townships did not reimburse the county for their portion of the advertising and she has sent them a reminder. Smith said state statutes regarding elec­ tion reimbursement stipulate that town­ ships or any other governmental entity are not reimbursed for any of their costs if they have their own issues on the same ballot in any special election. Wenger said his proposal was a "one time" gesture for the county to pay all the costs. Townships each spent anywhere from $400 to $1,100, depending on the number Star students donate toys to Marines 1 Some 75 toys were collected and donated to the Toys for Tots program by Star Elementary students. There last week to collect the donations were Marines from the Battle Creek U.S. Marine Reserve unit, which is coordinating this area's Toys for Tots campaign Students pictured are members of the Star student council, which coordinated the toy collection, with their advisor, third grade teacher Jennifer Kensington (right). At left are Lcpl. Steven Dunigan. Lcpl. Rex Webster and CpI. Jeffrey Gilg. of precincts and workers hired. Part of the misunderstanding that has surfaced was caused by some commission­ ers inaccurately stating publicly that the county was going to pay for the election, Bailey told the board. In other business, the County Board: • Took action to approve SI.500 of emergency funds from a Community De­ velopment Block Grant toward the cost for a well for a county woman who has been without water for a week. Wood Well See ELECTION, cont. page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner Thursday. December 16. 1999 Geiger, Emmons, defend new ‘Right to Farm* bill’s passage by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The last Legislative Coffee session of the century Monday was filled with discus­ sion of manure, zoning and efficient farm­ ing practices. State Representative Terry Geiger and State Senator Joanne Emmons discussed the passage of Senate Bill 205, the socalled "Right to Farm Act." and its impact on local farmers and governments. Both houses of the Michigan Legislature have approved the bill and it awaits Gov. John Engler's signature. Don Drummond of the OUR-Land Committee. Richard Beukema of the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission and George Cullers of Baltimore Township also had questions about the effect of this bill. Both Geiger and Emmons assured ques­ tioners that farms could not come into property that was already zoned residential. The impact of the bill, in their opinion, was that farmers who owned a lot of land that crossed several township lines or even county lines would be covered by the same regulations. A committee will be developing "best agriculture practices" rules that will regu­ late farming throughout Michigan. These meetings will be open to the public and the committee will be seeking input from local NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Doghouse straw to be given away The Barry County chapter of the Humane Society will offer free straw for doglaoaori from 9 a.m. to I p.m. SaturdMf, Dec. It, on a fint-come, first-sefved basis at H'* H Feed and Supply on South Bedford Road, Hast- inp. The Humane Society reminds pet owners that it it important to provide outs ide dop with covered and enclosed shelter from the cold, with plenty of dry bedding. Waler should be changed twice per day when temperatures dip below the freezing mark. Snow should not be considered as a substitute for fresh wa­ ter. Plenty of healthy food and exercise every day also is important The Humane Society notes that cals that remain outside most of the time also have the same needs. Geiger hails Right to Farm* State Rep. Terry Geiger (R-Lake Odessa) hailed the "Right to Farm” bill just passed by the Michigan House as "a commitment to sustain­ able agriculture in Michigan. The guidelines offered in this bill, which are similar to those already adopted by 12 other slates, will help farmers in Michigan compete in the global mar­ ketplace well into the next century." The Right to Farm would give local units of government the ability to re­ quest from farmers a copy of manure management plans required by Generally Accepted Agricultural Management Practices. It would also require that the new GAAMPS on-site selection provide standards that protest soil and ground water. It also would require the Michigan Department of Agriculture to provide notice to townships of complaints on fanning operations within that town­ ship and the MDA will be required to respond within seven days after receiv­ ing the complaint and report its resolu­ tion to the township. Some organizations, notably the Michigan Farmers Union and Michigan Townships Association, op­ pose the bill, saying it takes away lo­ cal control and that it will enable agribusiness "hog hotels" to harm the environment. But Geiger said. "In the past, local ordinances have had the effect of pre­ venting farmers from expanding their operations and in some cases drive them out of business altogether. By recommiting Michigan to sustainable agriculture, this legislation gives farmers the opportunity to remain profitable and in operation " The bill awaits Gov. John Engler's signature. government officials throughout the state. The legislature will have a short window of time to review these regulations and en­ act legislation if they find it necessary to correct or change the regulations. Control of manure from Intensive Livestock Operations (ILO) came in for the must discussion. None of these "hog ho­ tels" exist in the state, according to Emmons, but control of sewage from a farm, city or lake community should be covered by the same regulations. Emmons discussed her recent C-SPAN experience as the chair of a committee looking into telecommunications and c- commcrce. The committee is looking at telecommunication tax rates, cell phone use taxes and other areas. The impact of c-commerce on Main Street and the loss of remote sales tax rev­ enue as more people purchase over lhelntcrnet also were discussed. Emmons found the changes "mind boggling" and the sales tax issue is one area where she finds the impact important but often ignored as an issue. Geiger discussed the impact of term lim­ its seen as the legislature finished its ses­ sion in 1999. Bccaus: term limits legisla­ tion was approved by Michigan voters in 1992, there have been many new faces in Lansing this year Representatives now can Holidays change meeting dates The nen meeting of the Hutingi City Council will be held M 7:30 p.m Tuesday, Dec. 28. instead of Monday. Dec. 27. because the latter dale is con­ sidered a legal holiday The Hastings Planning Com­ mission's next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 4, rather than Monday, Jan. 3, which also is consid­ ered as legal holiday. Christmas music set at Showcase Aa evening of Christmas music, featuring Mark Forester. Jose Cubes, Hosea Humphrey and We Three Share, will be presented at 6:30 tonight (Thursday. Dec. 16) at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Mark Forester, gospel singer from Lapeer, has made numerous appear­ ances at the Musicians' Showcase. He has released many recordings and cur­ rently is working on a new CD. He will be joined by keyboardist Jose Cubas from the Detroit area. Hosea Humphrey, singer and radio host from Middleville, is making his annua) appearance at the Christmas Showcase. He will be singing old-time favorites from his Christmas tape. He was the first inductee recently in the gospel category of the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame. Humphrey is also the host of "Gospel Song Roundup." which has been heard on radio for 41 years. We Three Share, a contemporary Christian ladies* trio, will be debuting at the Showcase. Members of the trio are LeAnne Bailey. Connie Stewart and Sheila DeGroot. They will be singing Christmas favorites and songs by such groups as Point of Grace. Seating at the Showcase is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Santa Patrol plans night plane rides Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be flying into the Hastings Airport Friday and Saturday. Dec. 17 and 18, as part of the Santa Patrol “Christmas Lights at Night Hight" events from 6 to 9 p.m. both evenings. An opportunity to have an airplane ride and see holiday lights from the air at night is the focus of the event, sponsored by the Hastings Hying As­ sociation in conjunction with Thor­ napple Hying Service. The charge is $15 per person and rides are subject to current weather conditions. The location of the activity will be centered around the Earl McMullin Terminal Building at the Hastings Airport, located off West State Road Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling (616) 664­ 4612 before 4 p.m. Dec. 17-18 or after 4 p.m. on those days at 945-5626. Walk-ins are welcome, too. The local non-profit Hying Associa­ tion plans to use the proceeds from the event for some of the airport develop­ ment projects. In the past, the group has helped purchase an air conditioner, underground sprinkling system, obser­ vation deck, flag pole, etc. serve a maximum of only six years, or three, two-year terms. One significant action in the Slate Legislature is the attempt to improve the capital outlay process in funding state uni­ versities. After nine months of bipartisan work in the house, the senate added projects and in Geiger's opinion "look a step back­ ward." The legislature "abdicated" its re­ sponsibility and now the governor can use his line item veto to pick and choose what he will eliminate. Other state-wide issues discussed were decisions by the legislature to keep local governments from requiring residency re­ quirements, failure :o approve more charter schools and the upcoming Feb. 22 open presidential primary, which Emmons at least found more "open" than the closed Democratic caucus scheduled for March. Al the national level. Greg Moore stand­ ing in for Congressman Nick Smith, and Rick Trcur, from Congressman Vern Ehlers' office fielded questions on the mar­ riage penalty and whether the government was going to support a "marriage support­ ing" policy. Moore invited residents to meet Smith at an open house at the office in Battle Creek Animal Shelter building progressing The exterior masonry walls are up, the plywood sheeting for the roof is done, and part of the shingling is completed on the new Barry County Animal Shelter. The completion date of the $300,000 structure is dependant on the weather, according to a shelter committee spokesperson. The new building is 40 feet wide and 112 feet long. today from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The office is located at 249 West Michigan Ave. Trcur gave out Ehlers' new e-mail address for legislative updates. The address is rep.chlcrs Ismail.housc.gov. The next Legislative Coffee, sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, will be at the County Seat restaurant on Monday. Jan. 10. 2000. Nashville won’t seek railbed trail grant by Shawna Hubbarth Stiff Writer With Nashville Village President Dennis Mapes declaring it "one of the most disap­ pointing days in the community," the Village Council last Thursday voted to call Lansing and cancel its application for a grant for the railbed trail. Voting to cancel the grant application were trustees Bonnie White, Steve Wheeler, newly sworn in trustee Dan Kellogg and Carroll Wolff. Frank Dunham, Chris Pash and Mapes voted not to cancel. At last month's meeting the council voted 3-2 in favor of pursuing a grant for the railbed. The council had voted unani­ mously to purwe a grant for the riverbed trail. Trustee QMtfwolff was not present at last month’s mAting, and there was also a vacant seat on the council. Because two members were absent, it led some members to believe the vote did not reflect a legal quorum. The village attorney assured the council that the vote last month was in fact legal. Controversy has surrounded the issue of allowing a recreational trail go through the village. Some council members, including White, who has been the most vocal, be­ lieve that since the village asked the Citizens' Advisory Committee to do a sur­ vey on the two trails, and the committee recommended pursuing the river walk trail first because of the legal problems with the railbed trail, that it was offensive to disre­ gard the committee’s recommendation. But Dunham noted that the village had applied for the same grant before for the railbed trail, with the apparent approval from some of the committee’s members. He also noted that while he thought the committee had done an excellent job on the survey, he did not remember the council asking them for a recommendation. Wolff brought up that he didn't think people were aware that there would be matching village funds for the trail. He also said that there have been no deeds signed in the lawsuits involving the Rails to Trails. "There is no proof of settlement." said While. “That's not true," said Rails to Trails Association President Michael Gormley. "There have been three of four settlements what he termed as a conflict of interest on the part of Dunham. He called Dunham's involvement with the trail "a pct project of his supported by the village president and one other member which is not a majority of our seven elected members." Another resident. Ginger Drake, wrote the council in support of the trail. In her letter she wrote, "....I am aware that there are still people who are convinced that their personal opinions regarding this matter should prevail over and against the com­ munities which they arc supposed to repre­ sent... I wrote this letter to reiterate my support for the project and to ask that that which has been acted upon legally and fairly be the beginning, not the end of this project." A member of the committee said from the audience that though the vole to pursue the railbed grant was "disheartening" the committee plans on sticking together. "We have projects we'd like to pursue, with or without the council's blessing," he said. "I don't sec what the problem is with submitting the two grants,' said Mapes. "It is not costing the village money to ap­ ply... it was a legal vote in a legal meeting and I don't see a problem except that some people arc scared we'll gel that grant money... we arc not bound to accept any grant money given to us.... Every lime we apply for grants it’s a fight — whether it be police grants or whatever... I have heard a lot of about the 'good ol* boys..." Mapes also noted that the school recently held a forum on violence among kids and that some of the proposed solutions were more recreational things do. “Wt* have to give people a reason to stop in Nashville. If we don't, we might as well take down the friendly village sign and hang 'The village that doesn't want to change ’ sign." Dennis Mapci Village President to the council. "I would like the council to know the reasons I have resigned from the Citizen's Committee." he wrote. "Some facts have been overlooked before your not so ethical 3-2 vole at the November 23 meeting... first was your prior commitment to the Citizens' Committee to start and complete the river front trail before revisiting the railbed trail. So much for your word. Then comes the question of applying for the railbed grant Are you totally sure about this being a viable project that has been approved by the required four votes needed to purchase property with taxpayers' "We’ve gotta have things for the kids to do, and this could be one of them, a solu­ tion," said Mapes. "We have to give people a reason to stop in Nashville. If we don't, we might as well take down the friendly village sign and hang The village that doesn't want to change' sign." White said that she did not believe the council was keeping its word to the com­ mittee and made a motion to rescind last month's vole for the grant. Mapes said she could not make a motion to rescind the vote because legally the pre­ vailing side must make the motion to re­ scind. The attorney advised that if there had al­ ready been action on the vote (and there has been) that instead a vote could be made to have Lansing contacted to have the grant withdrawn. "That's what I want to do then," White said. "You want to deny the people of this community the opportunity to have a pedestrian corridor?" asked Dunham. "I want to keep my word... I said as a council member not to pursue it until the lawsuits and everything is set." replied White "We have put very little into this com­ munity in terms of parks and recreation and we have SI80,000 in the bank and we arc not willing to put S50.000 in to get funds? I think NOT!....." In his letter Furlong also questioned SI50.000 worth of trails? This has a lot to offer this community, the places that have filed in court." But the deeds haven’t been signed," said Wolff. "Personally, I don't feel that every­ thing has been taken care of." They will be shortly." said Gormley. "In fairness we asked the Citizens' Advisory committee to go out and do something and they spent a lot of hours... now one of the co-chairs has resigned (Russ Furlong, who is also involved in a lawsuit and settlement with kails to Trails! because of the vote last meeting, and it's questionable if the committee will continue al this point.” said Wolff. Furlong wrote a letter to be read out loud these trails have gone out of their way to expand them because of the benefits," said Dunham. "I think you are taking this way out of context," said While. "I've made the mo­ tion and I want to sec the vote." "We're gonna take the vote," said Mapes. "We already know how it’s gonna turn out." ELECTION... Continued from page 1 Drilling has been hired to do the work, and Commissioner Robert Wenger said the woman should have running water before Christmas. The county has the funds avail­ able through a federally funded grant admin­ istered by Michigan Stale Housing Devel­ opment Authority (MSHDA). The County Board and local CDBG Di­ rector Cheryl Barth have been spearheading efforts to obtain CDBG grants since 1993 to help low and moderate income people in the county have safe and healthy places to live. Since the grants have been available, many homes have been rehabilitated with grant funding and many people have been helped with emergency grants for new fur­ naces. roofs, septic tanks, etc. Some of the grants in the past have been given without strings attached, but now the slate-based program primarily offers low cost interest loans to residents who need to make home improvements. Funds repaid by grant recip­ ients arc put back into program funds to help others. • Set Monday. Jan. 3 as the date for the County Board's annual rcorganizational meeting. • Renewed the worker's compensation contract with Cambridge Integrated Ser­ vices Group. Inc. of Grand Rapids, which administers the county's self-funded insur­ ance program. The county is self-funded for the first $275,000 and the insurance firm picks up the excess. The premium is $26,538 and the administrative fee is $10,430. Commissioners also approved an addendum for weekly disability income in­ surance to the Benefit Administration Agreement with the Cambridgc/Presidium, Inc. through Dec. 31, 2001. The monthly administration service fee has increased from $2.55 per employee (the rate for the past three years) to $2.70. The company has established the Barry County Health Benefit Plan to provide claim processing, claims payment and other administrative services for weekly disability income and other benefits to the county's eligible em­ ployees and their eligible dependents. • Re-appointed Betty Moore of Mid­ dleville and Heidi Byrne of Hastings to the County Commission on Aging Board to thrcc-ycar terms, ending Dec. 31.2002; and appointed Jcri Wcinbrcchl of Hastings to the COA Board for the same period. Pam Groner of Hastings also was re-appointed to a thrcc-ycar term on the Area Agency on Aging Region III-B Board. She will serve until Dec. 31. 2002. "It was a pleasure doing these interviews. We had 12 well qualified applicants and it was good to sec the interest in the commu­ nity," said Commissioner Rod Goebel, who chairs the board's Personnel Commit­ tee. • Approved the use of the Courthouse lawn Feb. 18-19 for a Walk for Warmth promotional event. • Heard from Commissioner Sandy James that she has heard "a lot of positive remarks” about the holiday lights on the county courthouse. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 16.1999 - Page 3 United Way exceeds goal, raises M-96,518 County United Way held It* 1099 fund-raising campaign victory celebration. The goal of raising $493,966 was exceeded by $2,552. A total of $496,518 had been USURY, continued from page I "We haven't had any positive or negative feedback (sboM the proposed merger).’ Storms said. 'Most folks feel the Y and the Youth Council are the Y. period." * Authorized a purchase agreement be­ tween the city and Nick Suter, who mil buy lol No. 7 in the new industrial park. Suter plans to construct a building there to house a shop that makes cabinets and store fixtures. Suter said he had been looking at sites to locale in Richland. Plainwell and Delton, but decided on Hastings, due in large pan to Ute cooperation he got from Rahn, Di­ rector of Public Services Jeff Mansfield and city staff. Tve never seen a group as user friendly as I have seen here,* Suter said. He added that hopes to start construction next month and be operating by sometime in February. * Had the first reading of a proposed ordi­ nance that would change the zoning at 1616 South Hanover Si. from half residen­ tial and half commercial to residential. The Planning Commission recommended ap­ proval of the request, which was made by Doug parks and Dennis Berry, who plan to have open air sales of mobile and modular homes at the site. • Approved changes in personnel policy to accommodate comprehensive and dental Fehsenfeld Canter. Above, members of the campaign committee are pictured, Awards of Excellence want to companies with 90 percent participation or a 78 percent or more increese in giving. Hastings Mutual received a Pot of Gold award tor running an outstanding campaign. Some of those accepting bronze awards on behalf of their companies or organizations are pictured with campaign chair Steve DeBoer (on right). Bronze awards were for those with at least 30 percent participation or an increase of five to 25 percent In giving. insurance for full-time employees. The city will reserve lhe right to select the carrier or become self insured. Employees will pay $5 for prescription drag riders and the city will pay $184.27 per month for single person coverage, $384.85 a month for two, $416.31 for family and $476.99 for two-person coverage with rider. Any future increases in health insurance costs will be divided evenly between the employee and employer • Approved a stay of the ordinance for­ bidding open burning in barrels to allow for the annual Walk for Warmth fund­ raiser, which is scheduled for Feb. 18 and 19. • Heard a report from Mansfield, who said that city crews have finished picking up leaves for the year. "We've been everywhere (in the city) at least twice, some three times.” Mansfield said. He asked that residents not set any more leaves at the curb. • Heard Penrod give a glowing report on the fire department s deliberate burn of an abandoned house last Saturday morning for training exercises at Johnson Field near the high school. The city manager praised the professionalism and conduct of the fire­ fighters in the exercise. • Learned that the city has two vendors who are willing to bid on putting in a new door system at City Hall, but no actual bids have been received as yet. Penrod said the doors sometimes are difficult for citi­ zens to use to enter and leave the City Hall building, so they must be changed. • Noted that the next council meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 28. instead of Monday. Dec 27, because the latter date is considered a legal holiday. Representatives of companies receiving Sliver Awards are pictured. Those awards go to those with at least 50 percent participation of empfoyees/members or a 26 to 50 percent increase in giving. Alexis DeTouqueviHe Awards were given to companies donating over $10,000. J-Ad Graphics received a Pot of Gold award tor an outstanding campaign. Pictured are some of those accepting a Gold Award on behalf of their company or organization for having at least 70 percent participation or an increase of between 51 and 75 percent in giving. �LETTERS from our readers... State rep. set antagonistic tone Guns aren’t at the root of troubles Dear editor: Let me sec if I understand what the anti­ gun people arc saying. First, let us say that it is not our constitu­ tional right to post the Ten Commandments in schools because of an imagined “separa­ tion of church and state " We tell people that God is dead, and that life developed from a “big bang." Belief in a higher, unseen being is foolishness. Then we teach our children those con­ cepts such as right and wrong are not absolute, but relative. Along with that, we tell them itk OK to defame the belief of others under the guise of “freedom of speech" Next we expose ourselves and our chil­ dren to the vilest forms of entertainment, including games where they can kill those they don't like or agree with without conse­ quences or guilt with video games. We feed our youth with large doses of violence, which we call “harmless entertainment.” We expose ourselves to the vilest forms of pornography, which degrades women and children and promotes the philosophy that they are just there for our entertainment or enjoyment. We proclaim that integnty and truthfulness doesn't matter as long as the economy is good. We approve of abortion on demand, by which we teach ourselves that the value of Justice, not money was the object Dear editor: This letter is in review of the article you ran in the Dec. 9 edition of the Banner, “Dr. Yengcr and Pennock Hospital cleared of charges in childY death." As lhe mother of Faith Prater and the per­ sonal representative who took on the law­ suit, I have a few facts I would like to add that I feel were neglected in this article. Our family would like the citizens to know we were not seeking a judgment, of $5 million This information is totally ludi­ crous. I believe my counsel, Frederick Royce III. was seeking SI .5 million dollars. Our family was seeking justice in the form of decent values. We never pursued this lawsuit in the name of money, we pur­ sued our law suit for the honor of our daugh­ ter, Faith Prater. All we ever wanted was the truth to come out and that the mistakes made that caused the death of Faith be admitted to. For we feel there is no amount of money that could ever be placed on the love, compassion, friendship and pure delight. Faith brought to us in her short life. or that any child brings to their parents Thia was expressed to our counsel. Our family still believes this moral value has not been accomplished through this trial, and we will continue to fight for the honor of our daughter, and to show the world there are good people who only seek justice not a financial statu.*. We knew going into this lawsuit, that we truly would not win, because we had already lost, we lost our precious little girl, who was deeply loved and sadly missed. With our families situation there truly is not winning! We are currently seeking another lawyer to handle our appeal. At this point, we are not willing to give up on our fight for jus­ tice, and we feel our daughter i name deserves this honor, and that the truth should reign in the wrongdoings that led to her premature death, Jan. 1, 1998, almost two years ago. In loving memory of Faith Prater, Bonnie Prater and family, Hastings Where have all the drug stores gone? To the editor: After reading the ad in last week’s Reminder (Dec. 7), “Where have all the drug stores gone,” I am reminded of the drug store in Woodland Many of you knew the pharmacist there. Herald Classic He operated “Classics'' for over 40 years, as. well as one in Clarksville for a few years Twenty-five years ago (12/21/74) he died of a heart attack when be went to work, at the age of 74. It was a great loss to the community and his family. He was my father. My family and I oper- ated the store without the pharmacy for 16 years. A year after we closed the store, I went to work at Cinderk Pharmacy in Hastings. When Mr. Czinder recently closed the pharmacy it was a big loss to this community. However, he is free now to do something different. I wish him the best in his new --i'’ i r.*(t If) i aervenrure HWte Lend support to new library To the editor: We. as educator, in Hastings, urge every­ one to support the efforts to build a new public library for our community. Through our work in the schools. We are fully aware of the valuable resource an excellent library is to our youth. The Hastings Public Library has been a source of information and enjoyment for all chil­ dren in our community, and we need to allow it to grow and continue As we enter a new century, the demands for information will only become greater, and it is imperative that Hastings have a library facility that can accommodate both the new technology as well as print, audio and video materials. finally, we both realize what a wonderfill place the library can be for adults, as well as students. Please lend your support to the building of a new library facility here in Hastings. Stephen and Mary Youngs, Hastings H^ngsBaNNER Devoted to tbe mtere»te of Barry County Sine* 1856 Published by Naettagi Bmmnv, Im. A D**on of J-Ad Me 1951 NM-<3Hwy. Hosong* M oeosa-oero |818) 845-8564 ProoOont Me* Pvootdoot Troasceor Secretary • NEWSROOM • DeMdTMxjng (Eotof) Eieme Grtwrt fAooMwv E*nr) Shely Suteer HsMn Mudry Pair cm Johns MwyWemer James Jensen Shawna Hubberth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • OassAad ads accept'd Monday trough Rosy Sam to 5 30 pm Sakjrday ■ X a m - Noon Scot! Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year tn ad|O>ning counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO BoxB Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 life is determined by its convenience to us. After doing all these things, we then won­ der why people kill one another without remorse. And because we fail to sec the connection, we decide that the problem does not lie within ourselves, but in the tools we use. guns. We twist and turn and attempt to skew the Second Amendment in order to deny law­ abiding citizens their right to possess firearms We write law after law. trying to remove guns from the citizenry, while crim­ inals flourish, when in reality we arc just trying to repress our conscience. Our law­ makers write a law, then we don't prosecute when that law is broken. BATF federal firearms law violations cases sent to federal, state and local prose­ cutors declined 53.5% between 1992 and 1998, a drop from 12,084 to 5,620. During the Ciinton/Gorc/Reno years, the peak BATF sentence had a median of 57 months, which came in 1996. In 1997, the median dropped to 48 months, and in 1998, to 46 months. And while we do all this legislating against firearms and not enforcing the laws they make, we continue to wonder what is wrong in our world today. In the words of my articulate students, “Well duh ” Then with all thia violence, a law abiding citizen goes to his sheriff and prosecutor and asks for the right to “keep and bear arms” in defense of him/herself and family, they deny that right, rationalizing with the excuse. “We don't want more guns on the streets,” even after they pay for and pass a class on the safe use of firearms. The guns on the streets are in the hands of the crimi­ nals, not the law-abiding citizen. But our prosecutor and sheriff have the right to carry a firearm. What will the next constitutional right be that we rationalize away? Maybe this will be the one. How many people are killed each year because (cap. these school shoot­ ings) of copy cat killers that the news media spawns? Is it the papers, the person writing the story that is at fault or the perpetrator? The time might come when the climate is right to attack our First Amendment rights. People, wake up, deal with the problem, not the symptom. I have just one more question,” Who got this sudden revelation that our founding fathers didn't mean we had the right to keep •nd bear anm,"after two hundred years of oor government upholding this right?" David Stevens Middleville Us A Letter: \ The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they win be published. The regufrements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed Is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous win not be published. • All letters are subject to editing lor style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit burinesses will not be accected • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public Interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • It an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion To the editor: I recently attended the Laura Baird forum on gun control that was reported on in this past week’s Banner, and made a couple of observations that I thought would be worth­ while to point out. One is that I got the feeling Representative Baird intentionally set an antagonizing tone for the forum. With her training as a lawyer and politician, she has the ability to have led the forum into a light hearted informative meeting instead of one with an adversarial audience. However, that would not have helped make her point. The other is that when I looked around the room at the audience. I did not see any biker groups, skinheads, militia organiza­ tions or the like. All the pro-gun people seemed to be from middle aged to retire­ ment age, common every day people. You mentioned in your article a retired police officer, a retired military officer, the owner of a local shop in Hastings, and a school teacher. I think this speaks volumes about the type of people that Representative Baird is trying to hurt with her legislation. Wayne Bishop Middleville A dog attack waiting to happen? Ta the editor: 1 am writing this letter because of an on­ going problem that I tried to resolve Dec. 6. We bought a house in September and were told by the neighbors that once their dogs were used to us, our cats and dog. they would stop lunging at us and barking all the time. They have a retaining wall with a chain link fence on top of it (about 10 feet high) and this borders our drive. Our house is right beside the drive, and at this time the fence is leaning over our drive because of these dogs On the 6th, I'd had enough and called the police. When he arrived the officer was very understanding over my concern, not only to my vehicle but also if these dogs got out, the risk to my 3-year-old son. I was told that if I was in fear for myself or my son when the dogs lunge at the fence, it is OK to spray them with a mild pepper spray, but that I did not need to contact animal con­ trol, which is what 1 did. The woman I spoke to was very pleasant, and said they would contact me in the next day or two. At about 3;30 that day, an officer arrived from animal control and went to talk to the would bite. The officer then pushed on the fence and advised me to reinforce the retaining wall and build another on top of this, even after I pointer out that all of this was on the neighbor’s property and not on ours. When I told him about all the barking and that there is an excessive barking ordi­ nance. he looked at the neighbor's yard and sail “their not barking now.” The only thing that came to my mind was “Duh.” He never spoke to a neighbor and 1 was told by the animal control officer that I could not use pepper spray, but I could spend any time that we are outside in fear and hope I’m the one who gets bit and not my son. I would appreciate any legal replies on how to deal with this before the fence gives way and someone is mauled or damage is done. Terri Struble. Middleville neighbors. When he came back, he said that the German shepherd wouldn't bite a fly (even though the kids had warned my son that he would bite), but that the other dog Know Your Legislators: US. tlanate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 466-2531 . Rick Tormeia, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springe, Orangeville, PralrieviHe and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House Of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaleer, district representative, 42 W. 10th St, Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 3954X130. vemon enters, MepuoHcan, jra lmstiict, (living, carnoci, woooiana, Hunana, rsRstings ano L*as*ie»on townsmps, in© city or r>asttngsP tn© upper nvo-uwros ot Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3631, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-6383. Mck Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Repreeentatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phono (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9086. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: ’-202-224-3121. Michigan Logistottxa Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (nl of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hmtingx Benner - Thuraday. December 1B. IMS - Pege 5 LCTTCRS from our readers... Legislator just didn’t get her own way ‘Testy* crowd treated with contempt To the editor: Thank you for covering the Dec. 3 First Friday Forum on gun control Was it accurate to portray the crowd as bullying? Initially there were no acta of rudeness on the part of the people present until State Rep. Laura Baird reacted with contempt to some very pointed, but honest questions (I am not making excuses for those who were rude, I am ashamed of them.) Being one of the people present at the forum, al the appropriate time, I was given the floor by the moderator. Standing, 1 gave my name, and proceeded to address Rep. Baird. I mispronounced her name and she corrected me. I apologized and made a statement refuting her claim that police officers are for more restrictions on the lawhd use of guns. She told me to sit down and I objected, indicating I had not yet asked my question. I asked Rep. Baird to please explain to the people present what her proposed legis­ lation, which among other things, would make it illegal for a lawfully permitted CCW holder to carry a weapon of self defense in a sports stadium, theater, library, or church, was supposed to accomplish. I explained that since gun control laws had first been written in Michigan, no CCW permittee had ever committed a crime with a concealed weapon i. any of these places. Rep Baird not only refused to answer my polite and legitimate question, she refused to even acknowledge that had been asked, leaving me standing with no answer, and bypassing the moderator, pointed to anoth­ er raised hand elsewhere in the room. A sec­ ond time I politely asked for an answer to my question and was ignored. Totally frus­ trated by Rep. Baird's egregious lack of decorum. I gave up the floor, and sat down. At this point, someone unknown to me, asked Rep. Baird to answer my question and was also ignored. At this point the peo­ ple became somewhat “testy " I have been to several similar meetings with Rep. Terry Geiger, and Sen Joanne Emmons, and never have observed this kind of behavior on their part toward anyone. (There have been adversarial confrontations al these meetings). State GOP assaults home rule Tb The Michigan Legislature has finally ended their aesaxm and the people and their property an safe from further intrusions for a short while. And it is non; too soon. This Michigan Legislature has intruded further into ‘Home Rule" and the rights of local government then any other in memory. it is my hope that others will deal with the abuse of the environment, cities and townships and the rights of ordinary people lo peacefully etyoy their property. There are two issues that I bring lo your attention. First is the incredible hypocrisy of this te^fiStivc session in their claim to have done something about campaign Finance lelutui. This corrupt nght-wmg bunch of Republicans have again proven just how banal they can be. Their version of cam­ paign Finance reform was lo crack down on reporting of contributions of under $20 When he campaigned for term limits, one of the benefits State Rep. Terry Geiger described was that in the Final term a repre­ sentative would be F ee of the need lo raise money and so could concentrate on the publick business. The law allows what an Hire to keep money left over from the previ­ ous election and keep the PAC money machine running, even though they are pre­ vented from running for re-election. Rep. Terry Geiger is a prime example of this unconscionable conduct. At the end of 1998, Terry had over $27,000 in the Geiger for State Rep. Committee fund. There will be no public disclosure of how much more money Terry has raised in 1999 until rext year. It would seem that if the Republican legislators were sincere in cleaning up corruption of the power groups' continued stranglehold on government, they might have looked at this glaring example of legalized bribery instead of cracking down on people who contribute less than $20. And when the new law chasing the peo­ ple who give $1 or $5 to the Democratic Party takes effect, we can be certain that Republican Secretary of State Candice Miller will enforce it, at least against her politics opposition. The Barry County Republican Committee is over two years late in their filings. They have for that long ignored the $500 in fines that the Secretary of State has assessed against the Republican Party of Barry County. These reports have not been filed, the penalties have been ignored and for some reason the Republican State Treasurer has not levied collection proce­ dures, as the law directs that he do. it is amusing to keep in mind that State Representative and Chair of the Appropriations Committee Terry Geiger is also a member of lhe Executive Committee :.*«*• R.-rnr.&uwJUpubkunPMtg,. are County Commission Chairman Jafties Bailey and the other commissioners, the County Clerk, County Treasurer, County Sheriff. County Prosecutor and other elect­ ed Republican officials. Like home rule and local control, cam­ paign finance reform is just another mouth full of words to these folks. Robert Dwyer, Hastings President’s foreign policy a failure To the edit ir: As we look toward the end of this millen­ nium, it seems that history is doomed to repeal itself. The president^ fear that Monica will be his lasting legacy appear to be the least of his problems. Unfortunately for us. this president^ foreign policy, or lack of it, will far out last any memory of Monica. As we see Russia impoding and exercis­ ing what is left of their military might, minus the use of nukes on their own coun­ trymen. and China supporting them while busily deploying their own nuclear war heads near Taiwan, (thb would be the nuclear technology either stolen or sold to the community nation via this administra­ tion). I have to question where the leader­ ship has been in dealing with these situa­ tions that have been developing for the past several yean. Yeltsin calls Bill Clinton anti-Russian? Thb president has given Yeltsin more U.S. taxpayer money lo prop up his failing gov­ ernment than any other person! Billions of out dollars have been stolen or tunneled into the Russian Mafia without this president demanding any accountabili­ ty for the way our money was being used. Actually it is our vice president. Al Gore, who likes to take credit for our “Russian policy." 1 wonder how much well hear about his involvement now that rtk falling How ironic this president of a failed for­ eign policy will join Jimmy Carter, another president who was a weak willed failure on on international policy, as they hand over the Panama Canal to future uncertainty and National Security nightmares. America's money, ingenuity, and the blood and sweat of American men went into building the Panama Canal, and with a stroke of Jimmy Carterk pen 25 years ago, it will now become a waterway with mili­ tary and strategic interests to the commu­ nist Chinese. We need some real leadership in our country- not of a foreign policy team made up of people more concerned with appeas­ ing hostile nations and posing for feel good photo oops, while our men and women remain in harm's way in order to bail out Bill Clinton k legacy." Maureen Dudley, Dowling In the meantime, my question goes unan­ swered. I do not expect Rep. Geiger or Sen. Emmons to provide an answer, they are not proposing this onerous bill. In a similar vein, I find it curious that school shooting tragedies would be considered a legitimate reason to deny an overhaul of our outdated CCW laws to bring them in line with the Michigan Constitution, and provide a mea­ sure of benefit to honest, law-abiding citi­ zens of this state. None of the juvenile thugs who shot up schoolyards were CCW permit holders. Huw does it help to restrict and deny the civil rights of a people group who are not part of the problem? I can only hope that one day soon the people who support another layer of inef­ fective laws to be laid on the backs of the good citizens of this state will ask them­ selves these questions. Perhaps we as a society can get beyond the simplemindedness of demonizing inanimate objects, and begin looking at our collective ignorance and apathy. In doing that, we just might find the answers we need. Hint: we idolize sports figures who get paid millions for chasing a toy ball, and look the other way when some of them seduce, assault and rape, and others do drugs and drive while drunk. On the other hand, the real heroes, teachers, firefighters, EMTs and police officers, to name a tew, are relegated to relative obscurity, (unless of course, they get killed), and are paid lit­ tle more than a union shop broompusher. We have a president who after the Littleton (Columbine) tragedy was imploring the American people to “settle their differences with words instead of weapons," while at the same time American military aircraft were bombing Serbian monasteries housing Albanian and Serbian refugees. We look the other way because we credit the White House for the dollars in our wal­ lets. We worry our heads about the avail­ ability of guns to our children, but don’t spend a minute concerned about the unavailability of fathers to our children. (In reality guns were much more available 45 years ago. I purchased my first gun legally at age 14 without parental consent, proof of age, or I.D. Every hardware store and many gas stations sold them.) Do we as a society need to examine our values, what we feed our minds, and what we live for? . . a>! i Richard J. Baukem in_ .. ,1 •. IMytand Liberal Dem can’t stand the heat' Dear editor: I read with great glee about the fact that liberal Democrat Laura Baird couldn't stand the heat and decided to run out of the kitchen (Banner, Dec. 9). Like most liberals who wish to remove rights protected in the constitution, when an educated electorate confronts them, they run and hide knowing their ideas cannot hold up. Ms. Baird’s use of the word “bully" and “intimidating” are also the standard liberal dogma used on a party or people who don’t fall for their ideas and you tell them so. We currently have strong gun control laws on the books right now. However, the current administration chooses not to enforce them. They wold rather use scare tactics and the tragedies that have happened to further take away rights of the people. Also, Mr. Robert Dwyer needs to slop whining about who was in the audience. Itk a free country, and if the American people show up to defend then* rights and their constitution against assault, I say great and I hope more people in this country get the message and do likewise. Michael Mills, Hastings PONDEROSA lyy rl?ILLtt»PI?lMg.|?lB apart! Bill Clinton and Al Gore ran on the fact that George Bush "coddled” dictators and “cozied” up to China-something they vowed their administration would change 12 or What a joke! They have spent the last seven yean kiss­ ing up. giving money, technology, and resources to these two countries (besides receiving illegal campaign donations for them) and what do they have to show for it? We have more military men and women deployed in more places around the world than ever in our history. In spite of our “fed good” foreign policy there is more antiamencan hostility and hatred for us than when these guys took office. Their “policy of appeasement" in places like Iraq. North Korea. China. Russia and other rogue nations has done nothing but pour our tax dollars down a black hole and actually fueled resentment and hate for America' Dear editor: Stale Representative Laura Baird, ■ Democrat from Okemas. apparently got quite a welcome in Hastings on Friday, Dec. 3. I'm very sorry I missed it. At first glance, the Banner article, dated Dec. 9. made it look like a bunch of goons were terribly rude to Ms. Baird. This letter it to reassure any Barry County residents who might be embarrassed by such treat­ ment given to an esteemed legislator from the Michigan Hoose of Representatives. Laura Baird is one of the most outspoken gun haters in any public office. Those of us on the other side of the fence know where the media stands on this issue and they flock to Laura Baird every time she holds a press conference. She has told some of the most outrageous lies about the Second Amendment, the NRA, and gun owners in general 1 have ever heard. If her insults were directed at an individ­ ual, I think she could be sued. She is hard to miss if you are a regular reader of a Lansing or Detroit paper. Maybe she thought we can't read in Barry County. According to what was print­ ed in the Banner she was definitely evading the issues when one fellow asked a question and she responded. "That's a local gun board issue." The legislature, of which she is a mem­ ber, sets the ground rules for the local gun boards! So what did she expect? She runs around getting quoted, with her mugshots all over the place, spouting her opinions without having to pay for the advertising, insulting people she does not know, and she wants the meeting at the Thomas Jefferson Hall to go all her way. It sounds like she got real mad picked up her toys and went home. Hopefully, after the next election, she will end up the way home, into her own liv­ ing room, where she can express her opin­ ions all she wants withoot endangering the civil rights and liberties of the rest of us Would Thomas Jefferson laugh or ry al the sight of supposedly free amencans being forced to debate something as funda­ mental as the Bill of Rights? Rick Wertz, Nashville We don’t know when millennium begins Dear editor: In about two weeks, we will experience the trauma of writing a drastically new date (if things continue as they have for some time and the good Lord is willing) In anticipation. I have done a little study on the question, "What time is it now? (I mean "big time')". This has produced a lot of questions, such as: What time does the next millennium begin? When did this dis­ pensation begin? When was Christ bom? When will Christ return for His church in the clouds (this is the church age)? When will Christ return, with His church? Who watches the "big time" clocks? When will our calendar be changed? Perhaps some of you may want to do a lit­ tle rcse^rchon your own. My study has pro­ conclusion: We humans nerd help. Please commit yourself to helping this human race up instead of down. Let me amplify on these questions. I am motivated by the saying. "There are no stu­ pid questions, only stupid answers." • The first question. “When does the next millennium begin?" Perhaps you too have read or heard of those who have questioned Jhc dpraqf Jun. I, 2000. This date depends on your calendar and your math. We must understand, there we have been many calen­ dars, such as: Egyptian, Early Babylonian, Early Roman. Aztec, Oriental. Jewish, Julian, Gregorian, etc. Our calendar, the Gregorian was adopted m 1382 by Roman Catholic countries and a few others. Since then it has slowly gained support. England adopted it in I7S2. Russia adopted it in 1940 after trying out several other calendars. Our Gregorian calendar is divided between B.C. (before Christ) and A.D (Amo Domini), which is Latin for "in the year of the Lord." Notice, our calendar, our time is centered around the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ to planet earth. Be sure you understand that there was no time between Dec. 31, 0001 B.C. and Jan. I. 0001 A.D. Our calendar dispensation began Jan. I. 0001 A.D. Now add 2000 years to that date and my math says the date will be (the Good Lord willing) Jan. 1, 2001 AU. I even checked this on my calcu­ lator. • Next question, "When was Jesus Christ bom?" The Bible does not tell us exactly. See Matthew 2:1 and Luke 2:1-7. Scholars now believe Christ was bom around 6 to 4 ac. • Next question. “When will Christ Mum for His Church?" And "With His Church?" Answer - "...1 go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place far you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am. there you nwy be also." John l4:2c-3 snd I thesssloaisns 4:13-18. Have you noticed, we really don't know, • Next question, "When will our calendar be changed?" The United Nations Economic and Social Corneil has been try­ ing The World Calendar Association has hrrntryi-g But an for all thrii mggitti...... have been refused. Several religious groups have opposed changes in year end days and leap year days because it would change the rix-day interval between Sabbaths Again the precise answer to this question is. nobody knows. There is a hint in the Bible that may be a due. It is found in Daniel 7:23, speaking of the anti-Christ.' He shall speak pompous words against the Most ilitehd to change times and law.-" The answer to virtually all these ques­ tions we have raised is, we don't know exactly. This seems to parallel the conclu­ sion of virtually all the comments I have heard and read about the Y2K bug All seem to conclude with a sentence like. “But we really don’t know. What times is it on the "big time" dock? Only the Most High God knows. "But concerning the times and the sea­ sons, brethren, you have not need that I should write to you. For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night... But you, brethren, are not in darkness..." I These 5:1­ 4. Please read on for the rest of the story, (written by God). Rus Sarver, Hastings A new member of the family... 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Kathleen Carlson, C.F.N.P. * Brenda Nyenhuis, CENT. 915 WEST GREEN STREET • SUITE 102 • HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 4 SOS I SHONE Bl S-945-7497(FHY5) • FAX 4U-94S-0214 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thuraday, December 16. 1999 avid outdoorsrnan enjoying yard work, gardening, camping, fishing, feeding and watching birds, canning, and was an avid card player. Mr. Guthrie was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister. Patricia Guthrie in 1997. He is also survived by two brothers. John (Joan) Guthrie of Burlington, and Charles (Pat) Guthrie of Delton; five sisters, Barbara Paige of Battle Creek. Minnie (Robert) Paige of Lacey. Mary Ann (Donald) Coy of Lacey, Josephine (Charles) Lindsay of Nashville, and Rose Guthrie of Lacey; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday. December 13,1999 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial was at Rutland Towns' p Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville V.F.W. Post 98260 or the Humane Society. LaVerne J. Guthrie BATTLE CREEK - Mr. LaVem J. Guthrie, age 73. of Battle Creek, and formerly of the Hastings area, passed away on Thursday. December 9, 1999 at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. Mr. Guthrie was bom on January 17. 1926 in Battle Creek, lhe son of LaVem & Josephine (Micholski) Guthrie. He was raised in the Battle Creek and Hastings areas and attended Battle Creek and Hastings schools. Mr. Guthrie was a United States Air Corps veteran of World War II. He married Lorraine W. Laubaugh on September 25. 1948 and she survives. They have lived at present address in Battle Creek since 1932. He was employed at Post Cereals in Battle Creek for 38 yean, retiring in 1981. Mr. Guthrie was a member of American Legion Post 90298 in Battle Creek, life member V.F.W. Post 98260 in Nashville. the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... H.EASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Laccy Road. Dowling. Ml 490So Paiior. Sieve Olmstead (6I6| 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a m . Sunday S-.hool 1100 am. Sunday Evening Service 600 pm . Bible Study 4 Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH MJ 5 S Jcffcnon Father Charic* Fnchcr. PMtur Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Mavaca 8 30 a m and 1100 am. Cunfeaucn Saturday 3 30-4 :15 p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . claaaa for all age* Morning Worship Iff 45 .in-. Survcry pnnided Sun­ day Evening Service. 600 p.m. Wednesday activities 7D0 p m arc Rainbow* or J J BMe Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mimstne* or Teen Bible Quu ages 13- 9k Adult Bible Stud* • No age hmm COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 a m Traditional. 10:15 am Sun­ day School, 1115am Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7 30 p.m. For more information call the church office CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brcnl Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am, Worship 1100 am, Evening Service at 6:00 pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00pm ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charfej Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m Sun­ day Mass 9 30 a m THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Liuhfiaid Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickarc. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 9 00 a_m . Rev Ken Vaught. 1100 am. Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m far all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6 30 to 8 00 pm. BIBLE Sl um Sunday. 500 p m. Com­ munity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 am, freewill oftenng We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Chnu * Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of I lasting* Rui Sarver. Pastor Emcntin. 945-9224 Sunday Services 945 am - Bible Classes - far all ages. 10 40 a m - Morning Worship. 6 00 p.m Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7 30 p.m Prayer. Praise, and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith - "You Are Wekome " Church Phone 948-2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Heather Church of the UbrfdWide tnglK-an Couuuuhm 315 W Center St (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services -8am and 10 am Christian Education 10 a m. Nursery Available at 10 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wot Paoor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Suadav School >0 a m . Worship 11 a m . PO Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 nett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday Service Toms are 8.30 am. 9 55 asn. mad 11-20 *• Tuesday prayer and aheap <mw 9J0 am. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery available far all services. Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 Sotfh at M-79. Larry Hub- Icy. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. WW Thun 9 a.m to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am Mommg Worship; Youth Fel­ lowship, Sunday 5:00 to 700 p m at the church (grades 6-12th) Wednesday 600-800 pm War­ riors (grades K-5th), serving evening meal* io Warnon. 6 00 p.m . Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings, Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican ntc Morning prayer Sundays 11:00 am 1921 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dove Wood Sr - Adult Mimstne* Sunday School far all ages, 9 30 a.m., Mommg Worship Service. 11 DO am. Evening Service. 6D0 p m Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awana. Sr A Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir prac­ tice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at IIDOajn CHURCH OF THE n.azarene 1716 North Broadway Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a tn Morning Worship Ser­ vice. 6 00 pm. evening Service. Wednesday 'OO p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service Nuncry. children’s min­ istry. youth group, adult small group mmtsln. leadership training HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgcii. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m. Sun­ day Morning Worship II a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursdav Bible Study 'pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please cal! far more detail* WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coat* Grove Rd Pastor Ben Herring W heckhair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a.m . HASTINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH Comer of Jefferson and Green (De­ mocratic Hall). Hastings Dr Eu­ gene E Curtiss. Pastor 616-948­ 8213 Sunday Worship. '0 30am , Sunday Evening. 6 00 pm.. Tues­ day evening 6:30 pm (Call for lo­ cation) A warm welcome to every­ one BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Aw . Hastings, Ml 49051 Sunday Services: Bible Classes 10 a m . Worship 11 am. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednes­ day. Bible study 7 p.m. Peter Wackennan. Pastor Phone 945­ 2931 Bible Survey ou videos in the home Free Bibfa Correspon­ dence Course * HASTINGS RUE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd and Boltwood Sl. Rev. Darnel Graybill. Senior Pastor, Rev. Donald Bcail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 94S4I2I Sun­ day ■ 9:45 am Sunday School; 10:45 i.n. Morning Worsnip. 5 30 pm KidY quizzing; 6D0 p m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6:30 p m, KidY Alive far ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and BMc study. Wednesday. 9D0 am.. Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study sad Prayer in Sanctuary For farther mfarmaIKX) call lhe church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street, Hastmgs Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9414 Rev. Michael al*'-). Pastor Sunday. Dec. 19 - IDO A 10:45 am - Wor­ ship. 9:30 Sunday School (all I DOWLING - Mr. Donald E. Proefrock. age 82. of Dowling, left thia earthly life on Saturday. December II, 1999 at hit residence. Mr. Proefrock was bom on August 26. 1917 in Kalamazoo, the -on of Eckhart & Minnie (Sill) Proefcock. He was raised in Battle Creek in Dowling areas aad attended Lakeview Schools through the 11 th grade, graduating in 1935 from Hastings High School. The family moved to a farm home on M-37 north of Dowling. He married Harriett C. Babcock on November 1.1947 and she-survives. Mr. Procfrock was a long time dairy farmer, raising registered and grade holsteins After selling his milk herd, he worked in the foundry at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings until the department was dissolved. He drove a school bus for Hastings Schools and later worked for Kenneth Case Dairy Farm. Mr. Proefrock was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church of Battle Creek, worshiped also at the old South Maple Grove EUB Church, Hastings Hope United Methodist Church, and the Dowling Country’ Chapel of the United Methodist Church. ’ ' He was a member1'of * 3 * Barry * * * * 9 10 County 11 HHfUrlN Ass&Moh; fberMUfiiha rS*St s&t^y o'rXniM&rfeedeh: member of Barty County Fttna Bureau, served on the board of directors’ and president for one term. ; ’’ ’ 6:30 pm. Congregation Council; 7 30 Over. Anon Wednesday. Doc 22 -1 ODO a m Wordwoachm. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe, Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all ftoon. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 am SUNDAY - 9 30 a.m. F ---iw <- y l'rlir.i.1 vu oLiKKM - — i----, v. y ounoay. classes are available for everyone Classes for children aad youth are based on grade level Three clasics - Goodwill. Genesis and In His Steps - are taught for adults. 10.30 am Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast. 11:00 am - Worship Services - childcare available for mfants and toddten through age 4. and Junior Church for age* j through second grade Sunday. Dec 19-11 am.. Worship ser­ vices. Our Church Youth will pre­ sent a Christmas Program "Amu the Ntgiu Before " Friday. Dec 24 •••Christmas Eve Services*** 700 p m and 11 00 p.m Thursday. Jan 6. 2000 - 9:30 a m. Epiphany Breakfast Presented by the United iwcinoaisi women program is “Guide My Feet" Reservations are Hdpfal and a Free-will offering will be accepted FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Kdlcr. Pastor Deborah E Stsaon. Associate Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah* Ark PreSchool Sunday. - 900 a m Traditional Worship Service. 9:20 am Children^ Worship. 10.00 a m Coffee Hour - in the Dining Room. 10:10 a m Sunday School for all ages; 11 20 a m Contempo­ rary Worship Service. 11:50 am. Children * Wordup. The 9 00 Ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11.20 Service is broad­ cast* over Channel 10 throughout the week Nursery i* pros ided dur­ ing both Serv ice* Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ing*. Junior-Senior High Church Mr. Proefrock was also a member of Dowling Boosters, was active in drama events in the area, and served on lhe Baltimore Township Board of Review, member of Barry County Soil Conservation, awaided the -Fanner of the Year* in 1959 for alfalfa plantings. He also served as Director of the old Dowling School Board, and bowled in the E.W. Bliss League. Mr. Proefrock enjoyed fishing, was an avid reader preferring mysteries and Mark Twain. He also enjoyed videos of steam trains, travel, and movies of the 1930's. Mr. Proefrock was preceded in death by his parents; sister. Cathleen in 1949; and graixison, Sean Kidder in 1988. He is also survived by two daughters, Suzanne Kidder of Hastings, and Rebecca Hancock of Dearborn; one grandson. Stephen Morris of Muskegon; great grandson, Tyler Morris of Hastings; two sisters. Lillian Nehring of Kalamazoo, and Dorothy Johnston of Kalamazoo. Visitation will be on Tueaday, December 14. 1999 at 6N» - 8.00 PM. al the Wren Funeral Home. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. December 15. 1999 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons or Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements were made by lhe Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Golf More. Pay Less. GOLF PRIVILEGE CLUB the churches and these local businesses. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER aW REMINDER 1952 N Brcudwa* - Hanmp BOSLEY PHARMACY AMERICAN I UNG ASSOOATXX. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hatting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. Tt) Cunk R4 I Hutrnp. MKhtjan MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Esther M. Burd, age 86. of Middleville, passed away Sunday, December 12,1999 at home. She was born on October 17, 1913 in Maple Grove, the danghter of Albert R. and Eva May (Wafts) Green. Esther was raisad in Maple Grove until 13 yean old, then moved to the Yankee Springs area. She was married to Archie R. Burd oa Scptentoer 1.1934inthe Yankee Springs GRANDVILLE ■ Mrs. Jo Ann Dalman. age 50, of Grandville, passed away at her home with her family by her side, December 6,1999, after a courageous tattle with cancer aad went to be with her Lord. She was a team leader with Herman Miller for 11 yean aad tad driven school bus for Grandville Public Schools. Mrs. Dalman is survived by her husband. Mike; her children, Bobbie Jo. Batten, Lee and Alicia Fletcher; one granddaughter, Taylor Fletcher; her parents, Herbert and Thelma Kunz; three sisters, Kay aad David Reyhnout. Carol and Tom Fletcher, Linda and Mike Wurth; her parents-in-law, Donald aad Betty Dalman and Judy Gurgantous; sisters aad brothers-in-law. Steve and Sue Bennett, Julie Wendt, Scott and Kathy Sherman, and Kevin and Kelly Wagner. Funeral services were held at the Cook Memorial Chapel. Pastor John Tien officiated. Burial was in GrandviUe Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be left to Hoepice of Greeter Gnnd Rapids. thus yarn. She was a member of The Over 60's Club and attended church at Yankee Springs Bible Chute*. Esther was s homemaker, a good cook, and enjoyed crosswotd puzzlea, painting (cotsntty painting), swimming, reading, otra watciunf, Kwing, ana puling carat. the was a caring, loving mother, graadmother, aad great gnMmMher (her grandchildren were the love of ter life) -A-*---- * * -* - 4 m *- -** A ■wu/b ooing Kina aceas tor U ncr lanwiy ana friands Esther was preceded in death by ter butead, ArcNe R. Burd; aad san, Ronald A. Bard. She is survived by ter daughter. Mary Foe (Rod) Ttetz at Middteville; dte sister. ARtena (Manhall) Tripp of Middleville; one brother. Gotten L. Green of Bedford; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and several nieces and Funeral services wen held on Wednesday. December 15, 1999 at the Beeler FaaeHI Chapel la Middleville. Rosemd Manta Mmsonoffictetd. Intermeat was al Yankee Springs Cemetery la Yankas Springs Township. Manonni ^■ramraonviiMiy oe hnkk io the Barry Ceoanaaily Hoaeicn. Amagrmmti were nun by the Beeler Hmeral Home in MitMevifti Michael J. Kennedy, Sr. HAMILTON - Michael J. Kennedy, Sr, age 59, of Hamilton, and formeriy of Hastings, passed away on Monday. December 13, 1999 ot Spectrum Health Downtown Campus in Grand Rapids. He wes boro on October 20. 1940 in Hastings, the son of Andrew A Viola (DeMoll) Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Fisher school aad Hastings High School. He was engaged in fanning in Hastings Township of Barry County for many yean. For the past several years, he tad been involved in truck driving and was curreatly employed by the Pet Life Company in Hamilton. Mr. Keaaedy was preceded in death by his parents; aad a daaghter, Megan Keaaedy. MIDDLEVILLI - Dose & Jcfloy Jr, tee Mi Ot Middleville, ‘uMU aWay MMity.BeceattefH.im^ He was born on My 27, 1966 in Hastings, the ssa of David B, aad IMeae (Powers) Mfay Sr. Dave wSa raised, aad attended schools in HMdagsMdMidrlevflle. Hr wm Hunted to Itefen Millar oh Miy 24, imteWaylMd. Daw was employed at Bradfad While ■ Middleville, A-l Asphalt aad Sctaas Asphalt He was a member of Middleville United Hofland; three sons, Michael (Beth) Kennedy, Jr, of Charlotte, Jeffrey (Headier) Kennedy of Nashville, and Call Methodtet Church. Dave waa an outdoor enthusiast with a special fondness for fishiag aad hunting. m wren iwcna imruu re norenR* with Pastor Letter DeGroat officiating. He eajoyedfooihalLplavtag cards, and his family. He was precadad in death by a good friend. Kca Wiboa Jr. Dave is sarvived by his wife, Debra Jefferr, ctodrea. Lyter Mfcry. fed Mtaa Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Kennedy Sr. Memorial Jeffery at home; stepchildren, Danielle OVoaaor of While Cloud, and Caroline O'Connor of Middleville; Ms parents, Dave and Darlene Jeffery Sr, of hffi-l-te-,—*11-.- -r-.-- IfVI - At- —g mkrhcvuic, kurct, iLiiuuciiy v anocncH ex Grand Rapids; gtaadmotter, Leone Jeffery of Saranac; several autata, ancles, and cousins. Funeral sad Committal services will be held Thuraday, December IA 1999 at 11:00 AM. st tte Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Lae Zachmsn oincuung. Interment will be at Mt Hope Cemetery in Middleville. In Lieu of flowers, a fund has been set ap for the children at the State Bank of Caledonia in Middleville. ' Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. ----------------------------- —r», , ,4ft,,.,, /hAtUAft ■ /licenses Kennedy of Hamilton; five grandsons; two sistora, Helen (Paul) Myers of Caiifonfa, and Lucille (John) Mater of Naaimfte; two brothers. Andrew (Pat) Keaaedy of Hsnisgt, aad Alan (Beverly) Ernnedy of Hastings; many nieces aad nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thuraday, December 16, 1999 at 11X10 Burial will be at Hastings Township Fund. Arrangements were mate by die Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Florence D. Glen HASTINGS - Mrs. Florence D. Glea, age 104, of Hastings, passed away Monday. December 13. 1999 at Tbomapple Manor ia Hartings. She was born on September 18.1895 in York, Ohio, the daughter of Scott A Effie (Hornbeck) Ballinger. Mis. Glen was raised in the Tustin srea aad attended schools there, graduating from Tustin High School. She went on to receive a teacher's certification from Ferris College, then taught school near Luther for a time. She was married to Arthur A. Glen in March of 1918, and he preceded her in death in 1952. Mrs. Glea lived in the Escanata area for many years, coming to Hastings in June of 1991. In 1942. Florence and her husband Arthur founded Hiawatha Baptist Missions headquartered in Escanaba (now lhe Continental Baptist Missions in Grand Rapids). She was a member of Blessed Hope 'This inksrmatiev^f^'CM-ship services is prosidvd by The Hastings ; Jo Ann Dalman area, where they continued to live the rest of their Uvea. Esther was employed at Baby Bliss for Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Moose Lodge 9676. Post 25 Year Club, Esther M. Burd (800) LUNG-USA Curtiss Lee Vanier,- Hastings and Michelle Angela Coe, Hastings. Barry Lee Bower, Delton and Cheryl Lynn Clark. Delton. Billy Gale Cribley. Hastings and Lona Jane Garrison, Hastings. Eric Karl Hutchings, Freeport and Christina Anne Rademaker. Freeport. Kenneth William Leatherman, Plainwell and Lena Knobloch. Plainwell. Michael Dale Walters. Arimgton, TX and Penny Larissa Tidwell. Delton. Lawrence George Howlett 111. Hastings and Cheryl Ann Swanson. Hastings. Marc Francis Haywood Hastings and Gabrielle Ann Herr. Delton. Baptist Church in Escanata. Mrs. Glen was also preceded in death by her parents; and brothers. Earl and Paul Ballinger. She is survived by a daughter, Mildred (Donald) Stevens of Hastinp; two grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday. December 16.1999 at 3X» PM. until funeral time. Funeral services will be held on Thursday. December 16. 1999 al 4:00 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastinp with Pastor Bruce N. Stewart officiating. Buriat wilt be at Hastinp Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastinp. �Th* HaaUng* Bannar - Thuraday. Dacambar IS. <SW - Pag* 7 Social News Most churches are planning Christmas events. Next week will bring a flurry of Riders to celebrate golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rider will be cel­ ebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 12th. They were married Dec. 12, 1949 at Covington. Ky. They will be mark­ ing the occasion al a dinner with their daughters and family. Stevenses to mark 25th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Stevens will cele­ brate their 25th wedding anniversary on Dec. 14th. 1999. They were married by the Rev. Duwaync Jones at their home. She is the former Barbara A. Miller. They have one daughter. Melissa Stevens. Stan is em­ ployed at Flexfab and Barbara is a home­ maker Hopkins-Brown to wed in June Mitchell and Iva Hopkins of Nashville and Helen Brown and the late Gordon Brown of Woodland would like to announce the engagement of their children DeAnna Renee Hopkins to Darrell Gordon Brown . W? graduate of M^ple Val­ ley' and a I9SM «radualc of Grand Raottfc Educational^SrmSntal A^flin^ Darrell is a 1987 graduate of Lakewood and is employed at Syncrgis Technologies. A June wedding is planned. Treats to celebrate 58th anniversary Gifford and Thelma (Kidder) Treat* of Hastings, will celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary Monday. Dec. 13th. 1999. They were married Dec. 13th, 1941, by Hugh S. Graham, a Methodist minister in Byron. Ohio. Their children are Gifford Charles Treat. Jr., Donald Lee Treat and Susan Ann (Treat) Sines. They have five grandchildren, six great­ grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren. Cookie dough pickup set Cookie dough ordered from the Hastings High School Senior Class Party fund-raiser will be available for pickup Thursday. Dec. 16. from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. All orders must be picked up at this time. Please arrange to have your order picked up by someone else if you cannot be there. Chase-Emery will exchange vows Ed and Peggy Chase of DeKalb, IL and Merle and JoAnne Emery of White Pigeon, Mich are proud to announce the engage­ ment of their children Susan and Matthew. Matt is in his senior year at Olivet Nazarene University, graduating next May with a bachelor s degree in sociology. Susie is also an ending Olivet, and is pursing a de­ gree in Early Childhood Education. Both are employed by the local YMCA in Kanka­ kee. IL. Proud grandparents are Victor Chase of Ottawa. IL, Maynard and Thelma Crouse of Seneca, IL. Bud and Harriet Emery of Wyoming, Ml. Fred and Thressa Sawdy of Hastings. Ml. and Lloyd and Dons Sawdy of Lake Odessa. Ml. A June 3. 2000 wedding is being planned. Budweiser Christinas Steins Older Anheuser-Busch Christmas Steins far sale Prices *9.00 and up - Oiutnity DisroMiits Sal* trill St itetitd ft... 570 Tanner Lake Rd. (Cart DiftriMrn WrtSrtutl Dates of sale win be on... AMERICAN HEART ASSOOADOS MEMORIALS A TRIBUTES 1-800- AHA-USA1 Saturday, December II from GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS activity. Central United Methodist Church will hold its annual Christmas Eve service on Friday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. A mini-cantata will be part of the service. A layman will lead this service. The Sunday Dec. 26, ser­ vice will have Chaplain Peggy Wilkens, bringing the message. Soon after the Lake Odessa Community Library moved to its new location in the 1000 block of Fourth Avenue, the Clark Construction Company, which was building the new middle school and doing major additions to other schools in the Lakewood district, rented the former library building adjacent to the railroad. This has been a convenient location for them with a parking lol, carpeted and air-conditioned interior and wiring for computers. Apparently their projects in this area are finished and they have vacated the premises. The building has a "For Rent" sign. It is owned by the Caledonia Farmers Elevator-Lake Odessa branch. Word from the Theron Kings is that he has recovered enough so they could fly to Florida. Their son-in-law, Dale Bates of Richland, drove their car south fo* them. Son Fred got them to the airport after a twoday visit with his family. The Rev. James Holloway and junior high students from the Youth Center volunteered to work at the Fellowship Hall on the prepa­ rations for the food distribution. In short order they set up tables, folded pecking boxes and had the room reedy for the onslaught of canned goods coming the next day. Word from children at West Elementary is that they collected 2,153 cans of food for the project. Surely there were some math lessons incorporated into the gathering process. Senior High Youth Wednesday peddled the thousands of cans to the waiting boxes. The monthly health clinic will be held Wednesday, Dec. 22, in the basement of Central UMC. Chief activity seems to be administering shots. The hours are 9 until ll:30ajn. The First Congregational Church will hold its Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. The Congregational Women ¥ Fellowship met Dec. 8. The pastor^ wife* Naomi Pauley, led the ladies in the program cen­ tered on Christinas carols. There was also a cookie exchange. The ladies earlier in the week had provided cookies and more for the workers at the community food basket program. Then thw.,pp more after the cookie exchange. The treats were much appreciated by the workers each day. Doris McCaul and Marie Haskins were workers more than one day of the community pro­ ject. Too late for last week V Banner came the word that twins Etta VanLeuven of Marie Drive near Woodland Road and her brother, Andrew Gager of Middleton, were observ­ ing their 80th birthdays Dec. 13. What was a summer weekend getaway qxrt became a permanent home for Etta after retirement. The delivery of boxes of food and toys for children to nearly 200 families was accomplished Saturday, thanks to dozens of willing workers. Some of the teams made multiple trips to accomplish the feat The Sunfield SPYS came in full force and delivered every box intended for anyone with a Sunfield address and some others on the way there. The Clarksville Lions Cub members came too and moat of them made multiple trips. There were no delivery peo­ ple from Woodland. Three teams of workers were needed to deliver all the boxes, which went to the mobile home park on Barber Road. The list represented more than 500 people with more than 300 of them being children. This year all the deliveries could be made because the recipients were at home to receive then.. Potatoes, frozen pie, apples, tortillas, popcorn* fresh produce, bananas and frozen vegetables were includ­ ed with the canned goods. Attempts are made to get an assortment into each of the boxes, but they are in no way uniform. Thus one might get paper plates and the neighbor would get paper napkins. Toothbrushes went into most boxes. Some of the workers and delivery men were past the age of 80. Huhn^ Food Market has signs this week announcing that the store is soon to close. Within its walls are a branch of the Portland Federal Credit Union and a pharmacy manned by Dennis Cook. Sunday. Dec 19, will be the last Sunday for Rev. Emmett Kadwell Jr. to be in the pulpit of Central UMC. He starts his pas-* torate at Niles Wesley UMC Jan. 2. The pastor/parish committee is hosting a farewell coffee m honor of him and his family following the worship service. During his pastoral time in Lake Odessa, three children graduated from Lakewood High School and all are now in college. Son Keith is to graduate from GVSU in December after completion of his student teaching at Sparta Steven is a junior at WMU. Emily is a freshman at GVSU. Son Darren began college when the family moved here. The education department of Central UMC had its program Sunday evening with lots of little angels, shepherds and other characters on stage. Two readers perched high above the scene read the story "Twas the Night Before." with the action taking place before them. The program included songs by children, music by a quartet of girls with flute and with bells. Alex Jones had the role of Joseph, with Michelle Rohrbacher as Mary. Baby George McNeil was the infant. Another baby somewhat older was Luke Tromp, who was the Littlest Angel. He was safely held in the arms of his sister, Chelsea Backe. Following the pro­ gram, members of the United Methodist Women served refreshments in Fellowship Hall to the scores of family and friends who attended. The good word from Huron Healy is that he is home from weeks of therapy at Thornapple Manor. He enjoyed his first trip to the coffee shop last week. Lakewood UMC is having some Christmas events next week. There will be a Carol Sing on Sunday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. This is open to anyone. Then on Christmas Eve there will be a Live Nativity in the paricing lot from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Overlapping this there will be Open Communion from 7 to 8:30 pjn. in the sanctuary. There are plans also for a Y2K event the following St Edwards Catholic Church will have Masaes at 7 p.m. on Dec. 24 and also Midnight Man starting at 12 midnight. On Dec. 25 there will be a Man at 10 a.m. There will be no 5:30 Man as is customary on other Saturdays. Funeral services were held on Saturday, NOTICE OF PORECLuBURE TM8RRM MA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBIQ TO COLLECT A DBBT. ANY MFORMATKM WE ORTAM W1X M U8ED FOR THAT PURPOBE. Default hartng bean made in condttona of a certain Mortgage mode by CANDACE L THWAITES, a tingle person, of 1792 Hickory Road, Batts Crack. MtaNgan, 49017, io KNwnaroo Mortgage Company dated May 13.1994, as­ signed to Empire Notional Bank of Traverse City, a national bonking ■renrisMon of 1227 East Front Street, Traverse City Michigan. 49696. by As­ signment of Mortgage dated May 13, 1994. wdh the Mortgage and Assignment recorded in the Ot­ tos of too Register of Deeds for the County of Barry In too Stole of Michigan on May 20.1994. ct Uber 605. Pagaa 546-554. on which Mortgage toere U claimed to be due at toe deto of this No­ tice, tor principal and interest, the sum of ehoraby too power of cate contained in eaid Mort­ gage het become operative: NOW THEREFORE. Notice ie hereby given that on Thursday. January 13,2000, at IflOpjn., on too atopa of too Courthouse in too City of Haeenga toat being too place kxhoidtog too dr­ cud Court lor toe County of Barry, there wrt tie offared tor sale and aoid to too highest bidder, at pubic sale, lor too purpose of satisfying too amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, to­ gether w* Merest at nine percent (9%) per an­ num, lagal coots, attorney toes, and any taxes and insurance tool said Mortgagee. Empire Na­ tional Bonk of Traverse City, Traverse City. Mehigan, does pay on or prior lo toe dato of said sale; arid prentices are described in arid Mortgage as totiowa, to-wt: Land attuated in too Toemohip of Johnstown, County of Barry and Stale of Michigan, de­ scribed as: LOT 4 OF BLOCK 1 OF PAUUNA BEACH. ACCORDMG TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2. ALSO THAT PARCEL OF LAND LYING BETWEEN THE NORTHERLY UNE OF LOTS 1.2. 3. 4 AND 5 OF BLOCK 1 OF PAUUNA BEACH, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AND THE SHORE OF FINE LAKE. BEING SITUATED ON THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST Commonly known as 1792 Hickory Road. Bette Creek. MteMgon. 49017 The redemption period as provided by law is px (6) months from toe dole of toe sale. EMPRE NATIONAL BANK OF TRAVERSE CITY. Mortgagee SMITH A JOHNSON. ATTORNEYS. PC. BY. H WOndsl Johnson (P24247) Attorney lor Mortgagee 803 Boy Street - P.O Box 705 Traverse Ctiy. Ml 49685-0705 (231)9464)700 Detod: December 6. 1999 (lfl3) J Dec. 11 at the Turk Lake UMC for Rev Raymond Flcssner who lived nearby. The family was served by a Greenville funeral home. The Rev. Flcssner and wife Joyce were in Lake Odessa 1965-67 where they served the First EUB Church on Fourth Avenue. His first pastorate had been at the Turk Lake EUB Church where he met his wife. Here he followed the Rev. Chester Turner as Conference Stewardship director for the EUB conference of Michigan and the local church as a part time pastor. While here their daughter Jodie was bom. Jodie is now the pastor of the three point charge of Pompeii-Perrinton-North Star United Methodist churches. After Lake Odessa he served the Maple Hill EUB Church fol­ lowed by Carson City, Hubbardston for nine years. Niles Trinity for three years, Ludington St. Paul eight years, Shelby two years. Colon eight years with retirement in June 1999. He had suffered from cancer in recent years. He was a cousin of LeRoy and Eldon Flcssner of Woodland. Mrs. Jan (Jane) Everett and two daugh­ ters returned safely from a visit to Jane’s family in the Philippines. This was a joyous occasion for Jane to sec her mother who has been ill and for the mother to sec for the first time her two little American grand­ daughters. Jane has been employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) O’REILLY. RANCIUO. NITZ. ANDREWS. TURNBULL A SCOTT PC 12900 Heti Rd . Ste. 3‘i Storing Hoqhto- Ml 48313 RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BTORMATKM WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by RALPH OWEN KEELER JR and PRISCILLAE C KEELER Ma PRISCILLA C KEELER, husband and wNe. to TMS Mortgage Inc., d/b/a The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated March 19. 1997 and recorded on March 24, 1997. in Uber 688. on page 956. Barry County Records, and reassigned to The Bank of Now York as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 26. 1997, Series 1997-A-l. by Assign meat detod February 15.1998 and recorded Sop tomber 14. 1996 Document No: 1017836. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at toe date hereof toe sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Threo and 36/100 (837.483.36) Doiars. indudog interest at 13.50% per annum. Under too power of sale contained r said mortgage and toe statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wtt bo faredoaod by a sate of the mort­ gaged pramteoe. or some part of them, al pubke vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hesl­ inga, Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock, on Thuraday, Jan­ uary 27.2000. Said promises are situated in the Township at Carttan, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as: The Waal 350 test of too North 374 loot of too Northwest 1/4 of toe Southwest 1/4 of Section 12. Town 4 North, Range 8 West Tax Hem No. 08-040-012-325-200-00 The red*prbon period shad be six months from toe date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance wtih 1948 CL 8003241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from too date of such sate. Dated: December 16.199 THE BANK OF NEW YORK as Trustee under toe Pooling and Serving Agreement dated February 28.1997. Series 1997-A-l Mortgagee The Money Stare, Assignor O'REILLY. RANCIUO. NITZ, ANDREWS. TURNBULL A SCOTT PC. .Attorneys lor Mortgagee 12900 Hal Road. Suite 350 Storting Heights. Ml 48313-1151 Attn: Craig S Schoenherr. Sr. Telephone: (810) 726-1000 (V13) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 Clerical ■" READERS 2nd & 3rd S8.8O - S3 So rxprrienrr nwrasary. .Must be a quirk learner and detaikoriented. Bask* rootpuler skills. Longterm romniilnienl. �Pago 8 - The Hastings Barmer - Thursday. December 18.1889 last name they can spell. Isn't this the height of egocentricity? What makes these people think anyone is interested in wading through all that stuff? What really galls me is the way these peo­ ple try to paint such a glowing picture of af­ fluence and success. I’m going to lift a few FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has boon made in too conditions of a mortgage made by WUham E >togoi, a smgte man (original mortgagors) tu TMS Mortgage Inc. dba The Money Store. Mort12. 1999 m Document No 1029499. Barry County Records, Michigan. on which mortgage sum of FORTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 12/100 ($41,779 12). metodmg interest al 11 45u% per Stay in touch Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August Uber 813, on Page 488, Bony County Records, moms io naanoc Mangags ano mvesrmom vorporstton, as assignee by an assignment dated Records, on which mortgage toore is daimod to provided notice « hereby given that said mort venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml all 00 P m . on January 6. 2000 Saad premises are seated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan. and are described Commoncmg at too Southwest comer of Lol SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIVE AND 88/100 doiars ($87,806 88). todudtog Internet al 8.878% per annum. mortgage and too statute in such case made and venue, at too Barry County Courthouoo In Hast­ ings, Ml at 100 p m. on January 13.2000. Said promisos are situation in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and an doeertbod Lots 10 and 11 of Btock 8 of Lincotn Park Addl­ ing a port of btonk block 'tarry County Records recorded ptat thereof. abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 800 3241a. in which case toe redemption period FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1306 Trott 8 Trot, PC FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-583-1306 Trott 4 Th*. P.C. 3015u Tetograph Road. Sues 100 Rto 8991112635 Mustangs (12/23) sentences to illustrate the point: “Dear Fnends: What a wonderful year we have had! Jim was named vice president of the bank, so we celebrated by buying a Mercedes and taking a trip to the Orient. In addition to his Boy Scout work. Jim served as chairman of the United Fund Drive. He is still on the hospital board, and president of Kiwanis. Just for laughs, he played the lead in the Little Theater production last June, and everyone said he was better than the star who did it on Broadway. His first love, however, is still conservation, and he continues to work hard as chairman of the Committee to Fight Du ch Elm Disease. After completing ny term as Junior League president, I swore I would take life easy, but it seems I am more involved than ever. I accepted the vice presidency of the Garden Club, and am still active in the DAILOur church organist became ill, and they asked me to subatiMe. so I accepted. I ran the rummage sale again this year, aad managed to lake a course in flower arrang­ ing. Jim Jr. was elected class president, add won his letters in football and basketball. He is on the all-state debate team, and placed third in the national oratory contest last May. He has already been accepted by Harvard." And so it goes - until you could upchuck. FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - DotouR has bean made 30180 Tetograph Road, Sute 100 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Panthers (12*30) Dear Ann Landers: I am the grand­ mother of a child who was put up for adop­ tion. It was an open adoption, which means the adoptive parents send my son pho­ tographs and letters so he knows liow his child is doing. The adoptive parents arc lovely people, and my grandson is doing wonderfully. Not a day goes by that I don’t thank God for them. Every Christmas and birthday, I send gifts to my grandson, because I want him to know I care about him. The adoptive par­ ents have a second child, and I make sure to •end gifts to that childjoo. The rest of my family disagrees with this. They say I should distance myself from the boy and stop keeping in touch with the adoptive par­ ents. Tell me, Ann, are they right? Is it a mistake for me to maintain a relationship with this child? The adoptive parents have never asked me to back off, nor has my son objected to my presence in the boy¥ life. Christmas will be here soon, and I would appreciate your opinion. - Tom in Texas. Dear Texas: Who, exactly, is “the rest of the family,’* and what business is it of theirs? These people who are giving you this bum advice should be told you are dealing with the matter in your own way and that all parties involved area satisfied with how things are being handled. (That is shorthand for MYOB, and if they don’t get it, spell it out for them.) Keep reading for a different kind of Grandma story: Love grandkids Dear ana Landers: Please tell the grandparents in your reading audience lo cultivate a warm and loving relationship with their grandchildren before it is too late. 1 have a 9-year-old son and a 7-year-old daughter. We visit my mother every week, but I'm about ready to call it quits. Every time we get together. Grandma picks on my daughter and totally ignores my Soo. She feds it is her place to correct and discipline them. My children* behavior is fine. Am. mother freaks out over issues that make very little aense and bother no one but her. Mom doesn't seem to realize that she is orics of their grandmother. The way things stand now, they don't want to be around her. around." I love Mom dearly, but frankly. I do not like her. I wish my children could en­ joy having a grandmother, but this doesn't reads you every day. Maybe if she secs this in the newspaper. it will help. - J.W. in Southern Calif. Dear Southern Cal.: I doubt that reading your letter in the paper will change Grandma*s behavior. She sounds pretty set in her ways, but it* worth a shot. For her newsletter lo all the people who have been sending us newsletters. It will read some­ thing like this: "Dear Friends: We have a perfectly rotten year. Hal was passed over for a promotion her situation with a bit more objectively. The message. Grandma, is, “Don’t try to train them. Just love them.” lined up a new job as yet. but he has his name in at two agencies, and he locks in the paper every day. Hal Jr. was defeated for homeroom mon­ itor. He flunked French, and will have to go Top this! to summer school. Billy has not had a hair­ cut since August, and had lo hock his guitar to pay for repairing his Honda, which he wrecked. My mother-in-lawb annual twowcck visit in May turned into two months. Dear Ana Lenders- You have printed a few letters about outrageous medical bills, FERY N. HAIGHT AND STACY M HAIGHT to FAMM.YCREDIT CONNECTION. CONNECTI- and I thought you might enjoy mine. When my father broke his hip, he re­ ceived a statement from Medicare saying they could not pay his hospital bills because MkMgtot, andaoPgnod o BANKBOSTON. NA. his employer would provide coverage. Ann. my father was 93 years old and in a nursing home. Exactly who was his employer sup- with the flu, and I don* feel so good my- away, he received a notice of cancellation of be much worse. Love, Mary.’ MORTGAGE BALE VELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a pubic body oorpo- Sf toe MW Of tody NgM thousand tvs himtwstovtond 99/100 Before (888,512.88k to- As 1 write this, the whole family is down his benefits, saying the reason for termina- Amended budget BBs read md approved Dortene Harper. Cta* Atteatedtoby, ffben planning a wedding, who pays for •het' mo itadds when? 'ttt Ann LandknCiMkJUrWHdH'-ftarieffMekiawra' FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE AND 02/100 ($51,563.02). totoid- that? -J.E. on the Web. Dear IE : I'm not thinking. I'm plotting! Send a self-addressed, long, business-size Who cares? to: Brides. do Ann Landers, P.O. tat 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (hi Canada. send $4.55.) 1b find out nun COLLECTOR unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to Rrat 1:00 p.m., on January 27,2000. WOODLAND, Barry County, Michigan, and are PARCEL 1: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 23 OF LAPHAMS /URPTRT LOTS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. 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I should be very hap­ py to be there to enjoy them with you. yet is is almost a feast to my soul lo know that there is so many that are seeking salvation through Jesus Christ. It is the prayer of your unworthy brother that they may go on be firm in the Christian faith and unshaken by the alurcmcnts and temptations of the world. I hope they will not forget to pray for the poor soldiers that are deprived in a great extent of Christian society that they enjoy. “Well Jane I don’t hardly know what to say concerning that chopping. If I knew when I should be at liberty or whether I ever From Time to Time... Oliver Reed meets some problems from home should live to come home or not I could tell better. I have been thinking about it since I wrote to have five acres chopped on the west forty I don’t know as it is best not knowing how providence will deal with the five on lhe cast forty, he may chop and I will leave it to any good judge what it is worth and if he wants more work he can cut them little calholcs east of my orchard and split the rail timbers into rails I will allow what it is worth a hundred for the rails and also for the clearing, any good judge can prise and except the jobs and I will abide by their judgement. “Well I will close by telling you that the rive (stamps] came all safe and I guess that will do you need not send any more till fur­ ther orders, the talk is wc will get paid before long. "good by from your affectionate Brother O S Reed (Conclusion of the Oliver S Reed Civil War letters next week.) HASTINGS 4 What Croup? Croup is a common child­ hood illness that is often seen in the fall and winter, it is a respiratory infection that is caused by a virus and involves the Federal soldiers were often served at outdoor kitchens such as the cne shown here, when they were in the field. Lemuel N. Reed, son of Oliver S Reed, as an adult By Joyce F. Weinbrccht Camp Russel Feb. I Oth. 1865 Dear Sister “Your kind and welcome letter of the 30th is at hand and I am very glad to learn that you and the children is well and this will inform you that I am well and as tough as a brick. “Well Jane it is pretty cold weather here this winter, day before yesterday it snowed all day and the snow fell about a foot deep and yesterday the wind blew and the snow flew beyond all telling. I came very near freezing my cars a draw ing a draft of wood but I have a pretty soft thing on soldier line this w inter as I don't have any guard duty to do nor any picket. I am orderly for the Capi­ tan this winter. I have to take care of his horses and chop his wood and do little errands for him. the Captain is quite good to me. he went the other day to the sutlers and bought a pound of butter and gave it to me and a day or two ago I asked him for an order on the sutlers to get me some tobacco and he said he would let me have one and before I got ready to go and get it he went and bought a navy plug that weighed nearly a pound, it cost 12 shillings and called me over to his tent and handed it to me and asked me if that was the kind I used. 1 told him it was and asked him the price, he said it made no difference to take it and use it. “Well Jane I don’t know as I can blame you for not wanting to keep Warren Is chil­ dren. I don't think I should be very apt to slave mayelf for one that is all the time growling about it. I do really hope he will get a furlough. I was over there to sec him about the time he rccived the letter from you concerning the expenses of keeping the children, he went on quite a harrangue about it and seemed to be very much disattried about it. he said then he hope he could get a furlough. I told him I should not think he would want to go home for it would cost him nearly if not quite fifty dollars to go home, he .aid he did not care for that for he could save more than that in the keeping of his children. I tned to reason the matter with him but he did not seem to want to hear from any reason. I told him he would find out and I hope he will have the pnvlige of trying for himself. I’ll bet if he docs go home and get splied w hen he gels out of the war he won’t have fifty dollars to his name, now mark what I say and sec if he does. I can't see the reason why our regiment don't get paid, wc have not had any pay for over five months and I don't hear nothing said about it. yet 1 am almost tired of waiting. I have had to borrow till I am ashamed, this is borrowed paper and so is the envelope and stamps. I was in hope you would send me a dollars worth of stamps you sec I write so many letters to the girls it takes a heap of stamps. “You accused me of telling you to lie. I had forget all about that which you wrote and I did not lie cither, it was not a letter you told me about. Merrill and Warren Guerett enlisting and did not say where they had gone and I just dropped a line to Focsa to know where they was so I could write to them and she never paid attention enough to it to answer it and I had forgotten all about it and I don't care if she feels herself too ifice. to answer me s6 simple a business Ut­ ter as that, she can do the other thing and let it alone and I have a little fault to find with you regarding the same thing, you said that Levi Guerctts was married and I write to know who he married and you never said a word about it since and I wrote to know who he married and you never said a word about it since and I wrote to know if you knew where Phebcy Hart was and you did not even mention it to me since. I wanted to have a little explaination concerning Catherine Cross. You spoke about her as tho she was not married and i (hot she was mar­ ried to a man out towards Bellevue before I came away or about that time and you nev­ er have said a word concerning it. I asked you to give me the address of that crooked necked girl in bellcvuc and you did not do that. ‘Well I must stop rinding fault or you will think that this is from J.W. but you know me too well to get mad at my nonsencc. “You must judge for yourself when to sell that wheat but what you take, it don’t make any difference as that is all one price the same as was before I came away. If Hiram Lamb wants to do ten acres chopping let him do it and pay him when it is done, he can chop that rive on the east forty and rive on the west next to your, forty rods on the road and twenty back. “Don’t say anything to Warren concern­ ing what I have said about the children. I have had two letters from Lorenzo since I last wrote you. he is getting better. I cat some of the cake that Mrs Hart sent to Fred A barking cough that gets worse at night is the most typical finding. Many children will also have a hoarse voice, sore throat and fevec Some children with croup may experience mHd breathing trouble at night Treatment involves helping the child feel more comfortrest and plenty ot fluids. Nighttime cough can often be managed by exposure to the cool night air or the mist in a steamy bathroom. The child's physician should be contacted for any signs . of breathing trouble. Hastings To schedule an appointment call 948 PEDS (7337) 1005 Wast Green St. • Hastings Nancy Eleanor Reed, daughter of Oliver S. Reed, called Ella or Ellie most of her life shown here as an adult. She married Henry H. Hosmer. v ~ matters. Well I am glad I hart got no Mag­ gie to sec so if 1 get disappointed There will be no one to cry. O shaw what’ the use of such nonsencc but you must excuse me this time for there is nothing else to write and not much of that. “Well I must close for this time. I hope you will write often. I do like to hear from home so much. “When this you see remember me “Although you sec me not “And when away in rebcldom “Don’t let me be forgot Good by Dear Sister From your brother Oliver S. Reed Dear Sister “I received you kind and welcome letter of the 14th and was glad that you was comparitivcly well and this will inform you that I am well although as you say about had colds it is very common especially this sea­ son of the year. I have had a cold for some time but is not very bad. the weather is get­ ting quite pleasant here now. the mud amt quite knee deep out the roads arc very bad. it makes me think of sugar making, warm Jane C. Reed Hart The4SungndNeu)s_ inigTilibOD new; Q~riews Deadlines for December 28th issues: Display Ads: Noon, Thursday, Dec. 23rd jgft Classified Ads: Noon, Monday, Dec. 27th Display Ads: Classified Ad: Noon, Thursday, Dec. 30 Noon, Monday, Jan. 3 — Holiday Hours — Closing at Noon Christmas Eve; re-opening at 8 a.m., Monday Dec. 27th. Closing at Noon New Year's Eve; re-opening 8 a.m., Monday Jan. 3 ^Internet Ramp Camp Russel Feb 19th. 1865 Identity of baby unknown to writer (Horida^ <J)eadIines and (Hours Jor Deadlines for January 4th issues: Camp Russel Feb. 24. 1865 and it was very nice. “Well I must close so good by. O S Reed Dear Respected and Beloved Sister “Once more I take my pen in hand to write a few lines to let you know that I am well and as fat as a bear and hope these few lines will rind you well and the children full of fun. I suppose they are quite trying to your patients some times, yes I know they are but Oh Jane how I wish I could have them bother me. Why my stars I could almost bear to have my eyes scratched out by them little hands. Well Jane I must stop or you w ill think I am a great lover of chil­ dren but I guess if you was deprived of see­ ing one of them little pratters for over one year you would think you could bear io be bothered some as well as myself. Well Jane it is a very fine day to day. Wc have had considerable snow here this winter the snow is nearly a foot now the talk is that the pay master will be here to pay us of this week. I really do hope so Warren is well I saw him to day. I don't hardly believe he will get a furlough tho I hope he will for his and your sake for I have no doubt it would please you both and Maggie too that’s what Pediatrics 7* Mr<hiQOn premier Interne’ Provider is now accepting membership in your area $8?» per month! Just 95 fgr JO hours a month or $14 9$ for unlimited access When VO', prepay for 10 months ge* 2 months free' Join now usmg the referral <od«' AD'VW to* vo«>» .hance to win O New Beetle Joe- now at W w w ! r < on .ibOut or call t -800-846 RAMP You can also |Oin a’ any ot our local authorised dealers ■ NewBeetle! o«r- ’oda» lor your �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 16. 1999 Saxons shoot to contend with defense, confidence Keys to a successful season for the varsity basketball team at Hastings High School always includes defense and confidence. The S ixons (18-9 in 1998-99) have been to the Class B Final Four thu past two seasons, but if they are to return to Breslin again in 2000. defense and confidence will certainly be required. "I always like to think that we will get back on defense," seventh-year head coach Don Schils said. "Wc will need to be a scrappy team that dives for loose balls." Hastings has just two players who saw significant playing time a season ago, senior guard Tony Bowne and junior forward Dustin Terrel. Bowne. who signed on in the fall to play college hoops at Central Michigan University, began the week just 191 points from 1,000 during his Saxon carver. Terrel has already showed that he can play a major role, scoring 20 points, all on field goals, in a 57-51 loss to Lakewcxxl last Friday. Others who look to make a difference include senior guard Josh Hendershot, sophomore guard Eric VanDerMolen. senior forward Josh Woodard and senior center Ryan Eltzroth. East Grand Rapids looks to be the favorite to win an O-K White title, with four starters returning. Wyoming Park, Zeeland. Hudsonville and Hastings also should figure into lhe equation. The Saxon goals, according to Schils, "win a regional title and finish in the top three of the league. " "We arc hoping during the early season to win a few games with confidence." Schils said. "We can be an excellent shooting team, but we do have a lack of experience." Hastings 1-0 in League... It was an up-and-down affair, in the words of Saxon coach Don Schils, but his team won its O-K White Conference opener against Northview Tuesday 61-52. Tony Bowne scored 17. Dustin Terrel 13 and Leland Jennings 11 for the victors. Terrel’s total included 10 points in the fourth quarter, including two trifectas. "He (Terrel) can definitely shoot the basketball," Schils. "On a couple of plays, he stepped out and hit the shots." Jennings was 6-for-6 from the free throw line and made 4-of-4 in the fourth quarter. Varsity volleyball players for Hastings are (in no specific order, numbers by name) Cathy Anderson (10). JoAnn Bailey (6). Lanssa Carr (16), Catie Case (13). Jenni Cook (1), Kala Friddle (14), Michelle Griggs (12), Kailey Lyons (3), SAXONS... Jenelle Nichols (9). Katie Noteboom (7). Danielle Swift (8), Tiffany Swift (8). Kelsey Viher (11), Kristen Wildem (4) and Katie Williams (5). Freridge returns to lead Saxons' varsity Continued on page 13 Tom Freridge is certainly no stranger to Saxon sports, but he is the new varsity volleyball coach at the high school. Freridge, who has coached tennis and volleyball in the past for the school, inherits a varsity program that won just one match in 1998-99. But the numbers are good — 15 total on the roster — and the talent level is solid. Top returning spikers include senior middle blocker Jcncllc Nichols, senior *11arounder Michelle Griggs, senior outside hitter Catie Case, junior setter Jenni Cook and junior all-arounder Kristen Wildem. Saxons Varsity Volleyball Schedule Saturday, Dec. 11 at Invitational; Wednesday, Dec. 15 at Delton Kellogg. Thursday, Jan. 6 East Grand Rapids; Saturday. Jan. 8 at Wayland Tournament; Thursday, Jan. 13 at Zeeland; Saturday. Jan. 15 at Grand Rapids Catholic Central; Monday, Jan. 17 Caledonia; Thursday. Jan. 20 at Forest Hills Central; Thursday, Jan. 27 Hudsonville; Monday, Jan. 31 Otsego; Thursday, Feb. 3 Wyoming Park; Saturday. Feb. 5 at Potterville Tournament; Thursday, Feb. 10 at Lowell; Saturday, Feb. 12 at USA Volleyball; Thursday, Feb. 17 at Northview; Tuesday, Feb. 22 at Charlotte; Saturday, Feb. 26 at O-K White Conference; Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 Districts. Otsego The young, but talented, Saxons look for mat wins Varsity eagers for the Saxons are (front row, from left) Eric VanDerMolen. Leland Jennings, Josh Hendershot, Josh DeVoKjnes; (back row) coach Don Schils. Zac Fulmer. Ryan Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Longstreet LLP Eltzroth, Dustin Terrel, Jared Currie. Tony Bowne and assistant coach Jeff Denny. Chase-Geiger*Ironeide Insurance Agency Dewey's Sales & Service & Auto Sales Attorneys at Law 607 N. Broadway Hastings 607 N. Broadway Hastings 945-3495 129 Division St. Freeport 1111 W. Green St. Hastings 765-3445 945-4915 Thomas A. Davis Jeweler Progressive Graphics Arby's Restaurant 138 W. State St. Hastings 115 S. lefferson St. Hastings 911 W. State St. Hastings 948-9884 945-9249 948-9210 Eye & E.N.T. Specialists, P.C. The Viking Corporation Temporary & Direct Placements 1761 W. M-37 Highway Hastings ^4^^833 210 N. Industrial Park Hastings Staffmark 725 W. State St. Suite B Hastings The young, but talented, Hastings* wrestlers will have to step up if coach Mike Goggins' team is to win another district title in 2000. The Saxons graduated seven seniors and five of those were State qualifiers. So lhe blue and gold will need to receive immediate impacts from a lineup that Hastings Orthopedic Clinic PC 1005 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9529 • 800-596-1005 Pet World 221 W. Mill St. Hastings 948-PETS will include a number of freshmen and sophomores. MAT... Continued on page 14 FHI Flexfab Horizons International Inc. 102 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-4700 Allstate Tom Salingue Agency 136 E. State St. Hastings 945-4030 Hodges Jewelry 122 W. State St. Hastings The Hastings Banner 1351 N. M-37 Highway Hastings 948-8555 945-2963 Girrbach Funeral Home Dean's NAPA Brown's Custom Interiors Tom's Market 1310 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings 328 S. Broadway Hastings 122 N. lefferson St. Hastings 122 N. Industrial Park Hastings 241 E. State Rd. Hastings 945-2421 945-3252 948-9696 945-2479 945-5372 State Farm Insurance BUI Seif Chevrolet, Buick & Geo Bosley Pharmacy National Bank of Hastings Chrysler Superstore of Hastings 945-3888 945-9501 Gavin Ford-Mercury 945-9554 Paul Peterson 1215 N. Broadway Hastings 1435 S. Hanover Hastings 948-8001 945-2425 Plumb's Valu-Rite Foods Hastings Flower Shop 902 W. State St. Hastings 402 N. Michigan Hastings 945-4921 945-34S4 945-9554 Brian's Tire & Service Bob’s Grill & Restaurant Hastings Manufacturing Barry County Lumber 235 S. lefferson St. Hastings 139 E. Court St. Hastings Lyon’s Septic Tank Service 325 N. Hanover Hastings 225 N. Industrial Park Hastings 945-9549 945-9022 3305 W. Quimby Hastings 945-2491 945-3431 118 S. lefferson St. Hastings 945-3429 J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastings 945-5379 241 W. State St. Hastings 945-3437 Electric Motor Service 1569 Bedford Rd. (M-37) Hastings 945-5113 1455 W. State St. Hastings 945-9383 • 800-888-6164 Ponderosa Steakhouse 220 S. Market Hastings 948-3700 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 16. 1999 - Page 11 Solid group of veterans to guide Lady Panthers Coach Rhonda Sturgeon expects the KVA to be real challenging this winter, hut is gunning for her Delton Kellogg spikers to finish with a record of .500 or belter. And the prospects of that happening appear quite bright as Sturgeon's squad has a number of talented athletes. The Lady Panthers' team includes senior middle hitter Amber Noviskey, junior setter Lisa Wilcockson, senior leftside hitler Alison Thornton, senior rightside hitter Sarah Kotrba, senior seller Jody Pierson, senior middle hitter Heaihcr Yeo and senior middle hitter Rachael Champion. With a number of veterans back from last year's 8-12-7 squad. Sturgeon's goal of .500 appears to be a realistic one. But lhe KVA foes will not be easy to topple. Al the front of the league hopefuls are Paw Paw and Mattawan. To be competitive, the fifth-year coach says her team will need to "on" consistently. Delton Kellogg's varsity volleyball team includes (front row. from left) Jackie Prough, Kate Kwasny, Lisa Wilcockson. Sarah Kotrba, Autumn Chilton, Jody Pierson. Alison Thornton; (back row) coach Rhonda Sturgeon, Andrea Pancoast, Heather Yeo, Amber Noviskey, Erin Thornton, Rachel Champion. Amanda Meyers and Juanita Castenda. Panthers Varsity Volleyball Schedule Saturday, Dec. 11 at St. Philip Invitational; Wednesday, Dec. 15 Returning backcourt reason for DK’s optimism Play hard. Play as a team. Those are the instructions made by head coach Jim Hogoboom to his varsity basketball team at Delton Kellogg High School this winter. The Panthers appear to have a solid nucleus of hoopsters. Now all they need to do is whai was mentioned previous. The ninlh-year coach has two starters back from a Panther program that went 7­ 14 in 1998-99. Junior Robert Boyle and senior Regan Doelc look to lead a welloiled ship. Boyle averaged 8 points and 4 assists a season ago. Still, the team is a bit young, so new stars will need lo step up. "We're a young team that will likely play with various starting lineups," Hogoboom said. "We will try to create its scoring and continue to play solid defense, look for DK lo also join the mix of KVA contenders. Panthers Varsity Basketball Schedule Tuesday, Dec. 7 Otsego; Friday, Dec. 10 at Pennfield; Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Kalamazoo Christian; Friday, Dec. 17 at Kalamazoo Hackett; Tuesday. Jan. 4 Plainwell; Friday, Jan. 7 Parchment; Friday, Jan. 14 Paw Paw; Tuesday, Jan. 18 at Schoolcraft; Friday, Jan. 21 at Mattawan; Tuesday, Jan. 25 Gull Lake; Friday, Jan. 28 at Galesburg-Augusta; Tuesday, Feb. 1 Pennfield; Friday, Feb. 4 Kalamazoo Christian; Tuesday, Feb. 8 at Kalamazoo Hackett; Friday, Feb. 11 at Parchment; Tuesday, Feb. 15 at Comstock; Friday. Feb. 18 at Paw Paw; Tuesday, Feb. 25 Mattawan; Friday, Feb. 29 at Vicksburg; Friday, March 3 Galesburg-Augusta. some points off our defense as wc need to replace about 85 percent of our scoring from last year." A couple of eagers who could help 14 9 provide some of that scoring burden are 6­ 2 seniors Derek Stiles and Sky Matteson. > J.T. Charron and Jamie West are newcomers who could also have an impact on the learn s success. Hogoboom expects Mattawan, Kalamazoo Christian and Pennfield to head the list of teams that could contend Hastings; Saturday, Dec. 18 at USA Volleyball; Thursday, Dec. 30 at Lawton Tournament; Wednesday, Jan. 5 at Kalamazoo Hackett; Monday, Jan. 10 at St. Philip; Thursday, Jan. 13 Pennfield; Wednesday. Jan. 19 al Mattawan; Saturday, Jan. 22 at Rogers Invitational; Wednesday. Jan. 26 Paw Paw; Saturday, Jan. 29 Delton Invitational; Wednesday, Feb. 2 at Galesburg-Augusta; Saturday, Feb. 5 at Hamilton Tournament; Wednesday, Feb. 9 Parchment; Wednesday, Feb. 16 at Kalamazoo Christian; Saturday, Feb. 19 at KVA Tournament; Tuesday, Feb. 22 Middleville/Plainwell; Wednesday, March 1 at Bath/Olivet; Saturday, March 4 Districts; Saturday. March 11 Regionals; Wednesday, March 14 Stale Quarterfinals; Saturday, March 17 State Finals. Tabor’s mat team has reason to smile In 1998-99, coach Aaron Tabor's wrestling squad al Delton Kellogg High School won a district title. This season, the Panthers would like to go even farther. And the DK matmen certainly have the muscle, and skill, to go to the next level. Heading the list of reluming athletes are Bill Ferris at 275, Brandon Newington at 135, Gary Herbert at 135, Jeremie Coplin at 152, Joel Crookston at 119 and Jake Otten al 130. Ferris is currently ranked No. 5 al 275 in the Michigan Wrestling Association individual rankings. Ranked ahead of him are Oxford's Eric Ghiasiuc, Carlton Airport's Neil Szuch, Hesperia's Wes Brimmer and Clarkston's Jon Robinson. The Panther squad will certainly have to work for everything they get, as 10 graduated grapplers must be replaced. But Tabor certainly feels that his team is capable of contending in the always tough KVA and battling for district and regional titles. DK on Dec. 8 beat Hartford 66-18 and lost to Allegan 47-30. Earning wins versus Allegan were y Newington at IBXJohn TcrMccr t 112, Netnhpon at 130, Coplin at 152, David Overbeek at 189 and Ferris at 275. Overbeek's win came on a pin in 2:27, while Ferris also prevailed by a pin that look just 1:26. TEAM for lhe KVA title. The Panthers were scheduled to play at Kalamazoo Christian on Tuesday. If Hogoboom's team is able to pick up Jill Humphreys Steele Attorney at Law 629 W State St. Suite 203 Hastings 945-2255 Members of the varsity Panthers' basketball team are (front row, from left) Valentin Kwaschik. J.T. Charron, Jamie Collier, Jamie West, Colt Taylor. Kevin Ltllibridge; (back row) coach Jim Hogoboom, Regan Doele, Jud Stephens, Robert Boyle, Derek Stiles. Jered Leo, Sky Matteson and Mike Mohn. Go Go Auto Parts Inc. 7709 Kingsbury Rd. Delton 423-2775 Delton Family Medicine McCormick Enterprises Inc. 423-5270 11275 Sprague Rd. Delton 729 S. Grove St. Delton 101215 S.Wall Lake Rd. (M-43) Delton 423-5521 423-2582 423-5353 Delton Hardware, Rental & Outdoor Power Equipment Chapple Realty Inc. Delton Medical Center 423-5115 Mid-Lakes Screen Printing • Monogramming -Active Wear • Tanning Salon 511 W. State St. Hastings 121 E. Orchard. Delton 102 N. Crave & 126 Orchard. Delton 338 Grove St (M-43) Delton Dr. Joseph Roth D.O. Mark VanderMyde RA.C. 10085 S. M-43, Delton 948-3720 423-8340 423-5455 • 423-4099 423-4058 423-5185 Brad Goebel Custom Builder Cattle Creek Ranch & Trading Company & The Delton Ice Cream Company Harold's Auto Hospital Inc. Cloverdale General Store 114 N. Grove St. (M-43) Delton Delton Pole Building Sajo's Pizza 10036 M-43 Delton 423-2311 Buckland Agency 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd Delton 115 Maple, Delton Used Cars & Repairs 223 S. Grove St. Delton Delton Floral Smith & Doster 8929 Margery Dr. Delton Traverse Bay Log Homes Custom Built Modular Homes 9827 S. Wall Lake Rd. (M-43) Delton 423-4488 423-AUTO (2880) Coleman Agency White's Photographic Studio Hastings City Bank MacLeod Chiropractic Dr. Daniel R. Gole 150 W. Court St. Hastings 128 W. Center Hastings 948-3170 948-2244 Safe & Sound Since 1886 312 E. Court St. Hastings 945-3412 King's Electronics & Appliances 130 W. State St. Hastings 131 W. State St. Hastings 945-3947 1009 W.Creen St. Hastings 945-3451 Parts Plus Barry Auto Supply 304 N. Broadway Hastings 133 E. State St. Hastings 948-8044 945-9105 Complete Machine Shop Service 423-2994 Dreisbach Pontiac, Olds, GMC Trucks Pennock Hospital 945-4284 Advanced Commercial Printers Cloverdale Michigan WBCH 100.1 FM Hastings World’s Best Country 423-5521 121 W. Woodlawn Hastings Miller Real Estate 149 W. State SL Hastings 945-5182 328 N. Michigan Hastings 317 Arlington. Middleville 795-3305 948-8000 12716 Chief Noonday. Cun Lake 792-2202 Weltons 401 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-5352 Performance Plus Quick Lube 430 W. State St. Hastings 948-8558 �The Hastings Banner - Page 12 Thursday December 16 1999 BOWLING SCORES Bowler, lie. Hecker Agency 30-22; Hamilton Excavating 29 5-22.5; Bennett Industries 26.525.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 26­ 26; Kent Oil Co. 23.5-28.5; Railroad Street Mill 20.5-31.5. Good Games and Series - J. Doster 148; E. Ulrich 200-482; B Hathaway 181; T Red-'ln 164-427; B Maker 191; B. Wilson 156; Lt. Snyder 213-562; T. Christopher 202-518; G. Potter 156-423; C. Hurless 174-460; H. Coencn 174-443; B. Scobey 167-432; K. Fowler 171-470; S. Dunham 152; J Hamilton 177: M. Dull 147. Wrestlers lor DK are (front row, from left) Jake Otten, Gary Herbert. Joel Crookston, Shawn Herrington, Brandon Newington. Corey Newington, Kody Louden. John TerMeer, Jason Erb, Mark Ruthruft; (back row) coach Rob Heethuis, Aaron Schallhom, Jeff Erb. David Overbeek. Bill Ferris, Jeff DeGoede. Johnny Heethuis. Justin Stampfler. Jeremie Coplin and coach Aaron Tabor. TEAM...continued from page 11 Posting victories over Hartford were Corey Newington at 103, John TerMecr at 112, Kody Louden at 119, Ben Taylor at 125, Brandon Newington at 130, Gary Herbert al 135, Jeremie Coplin al 152. Jeff Erb al 171, David Overbeek at 189, Jeff DeGoede at 215 and Bill Ferris at 275. Louden won on a pin in 45 seconds, Taylor a pin in 1:27, Herbert a pin in 53 seconds, Coplin a pin in 48 seconds. Overbeek a pin in 1:04 and Ferris a pin in 1:03. Saturday. Dec. 11 at Grand Haven Invitational; Thursday. Dec. 16 Decatur; Saturday, Dec. 18 at Eau Claire; Thursday, Jan. 6 Pennfield; Saturday. Jan. 8 L.H. Lamb Tournament (Hastings); Thursday. Jan. 13 at Mattawan; Saturday Jan. 15 Delton Kellogg Invitational; Thursday, Jan. 20 Paw Paw/Maple Valley; Saturday, Jan. 22 at Allegan Invitational; Thursday, Jan. 27 at Galesburg-Augusta; Saturday, Jan. 29 at Lake wood Invitational; Thursday. Feb. 3 Parchmcnt/Lawton; Saturday, Feb. 12 KVA Meet at Galesburg-Augusta; Wednesday. Feb. 16 Team Districts; Saturday, Feb. 19 Individual Districts; Wednesday, Feb. 23 Team Regionals; Saturday. Feb. 26 Individual Regionals. Viking eagers still perfect Panther Varsity Wrestling Schedule Lakewood's hoopsiers improved to 3-0 with a convincing 61-33 win over Portland Tuesday night at Lakewood High School. After a low-scoring 7-5 opening eight Thursday. Dec. 2 at Vicksburg; Saturday. Dec. 4 at Vicksburg Invitational; Wednesday. Dec. 8 Allegan; Firing From Outside... Saxon guard Josh Hendershot takes aim on a jump shot during Friday night's varsity basketball game between Hastings and Latewood at Latewood High School. For information on the contest, see page 15 of today's Hastings Banner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) minutes, the blue and white look control with a 17-9 second frame. In lhe third and fourth quarters, the Vikings outscored the Raiders 21-8 and I0-9. "Tonight, we played a good all-around game," Lakewood coach Mark Farrell said. "Our bench played very well and wc executed our pressure defense in the full court setting." Luke Farrell led lhe Vikings with 16 markers and Jeremy Frost added 7 points The offensive numbers may be good, but the Vikings defense appears to be the key. "We are not shooting up to our potential, but that will come," Farrell said. "Our defense has been our mainstay." Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cali.. 945-9554 Monday Mixers T.M Lassies 39; B & R Testing 34; Deweys Auto Body 34; Hastings Bowl 32.5; Budweiser 30; Basket Babes 29; Rowdie Girls 27; Kelley's Keglers 26.5; Whispering Waters 26; Gutter Gals 22; Girrbach's 20. H igh Games and Series - V Carr 171; J. Solmes 166-472; M Wieland 182; E. Hammontree 191; D. Mays 172-455; S. Lancaster 211-564; B. Keeler 190-502; K. Covey 175; D. Larsen 175; M. Kill 179­ 483; M. Matson 176-481. Last week 12-6 - D. Davis 169; J. Solmes 179; D Dutcher 171-459; A. Hall 132; M. Kill 177; S. Smith 158-437; H. Service 171-511; D. James 170; D. Larsen 171; R. Shaplcy 185; H. Miller 157; M. Lemon 180-481. Womens Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 166; B. Minor 167; L. Lawson 168; S. Ripley 146; A. Keillor 163-426; M. Blankenship 176; S Everett 147; B. Keeler I6C;S. Van Den burg 236-569; S. McKee 224-593; N. Sccord 181-465; N. Taylor 178-453; S. Parker 167; M. Martin 175. Mens Good Games and Series - H. Pennington 209; D. Marsh 198-569; C. Gray 186-494; J. Barnum 226-597; K. McDonald 171; D. Service 211-578; T. Ramey 175-449; J. Lancaster 207-522; B Ripley 208-568; D. Scars 183-515; K. Ramey 178; E. Keeler 215-622; B. Madden 233-525; W Gillons 182; K. Bushee 194; J. Mays 226-620; B. Cooley 245-597; M. Keeler 209-509; J Smith 204-514; M. McKee 226; D. Tinkler 167; C. Martin 277­ 681; A. Taylor 199. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 35; Sunday Snoozcrs 35; Matrix 33; AII-4-Fun 32; Wfe*rc OK 30; 4 Horsemen 30; Thee Froggcrs 30; Happy Hookers 29 1/2; Red Dog 29; Lucky Strikes 29; B.S.crs 26 1/2; Double K* 26 1/2; Friends 26; Rock Bottom 21 1/2; Bud Light 18; Not Sure Yet 15. Womens High Gaines and Series - L. Potter 203-550; B Kirby 234-530; J. Buckner 196-499; P. Key 162-474; D. Jeri Sheldon Day PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public haanng concerning proposed amendments lo lhe Hope Township Zoning Ordnance wdl be heW on Wednesday. January 12. 2000. at 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 between Schultz and Heed Lake Roads within Hope Township Please take further notice that lhe matters to be considered at the pubic heenng include the fottowng 1 The proposed amendment of Section 2 1 of toe Hope Townshc Zoning Ordinance so as to revise the definition of "structure' so as to exclude fences, wans and septc systems 2 The proposed amendment of Section 2.1 of toe Hope Townsfvp Zonmg Ordinance so as to Multiple- termly,- Dwelling Unit.' "Family' and "Mobile Home 3 The proposed amendment of Sections 17 1 B and 18 1 A of toe Hope Township Zonmg Ordinance to read 'one smgie-fanWy dwelling on each parcel (tot) ’ 4 The proposed amendment of Section 19 1 of toe Hope Township Zonmg Ordinance so as to amend Subsection Ato add reference to Section 181 A and to de«ete toe existing Subsection 9 and re-letter the subsequent subsections accordingly 5 The proposed amendment of Sectoon 82.C of toe Hope Township Zonmg Ordinance pertammg to establishing the minimum setback requirements for lawful non-conforming tots of 6 The proposed amendment of Section 11 5 A of toe Hope Township Zonmg Ordinance per- Jeri will be retiring from Hastings City tammg to establishing toe minimum buMmg setbeck requirements for lots abutting a lake, stream pond or marsh 7 The proposed repeal of Sectoon 14 2 B of toe Hope Township Zonmg Ordnance pertaining Bank at the end of 1999. to temporary occupancy of a recreational vehicle of lent 8 The proposed amendment of Section 17 1 A of the Hope Township Zonmg Ordnance so as She'll be missed, but not to impose mmwnum lot area requirements tor the keeping of horses, cows, swine, sheep, goats, llamas ostnehes or other anmais of comparable sue (utoer than dogs) 9 forgotten. Stop by and wish her luck, The proposed establishment of a new Article XVII-A m the Hope Township Zonmg Ordinances establishing me "RR‘ Rural Residential Zoning District and setting forth the uses allowed m this zonmg district as welt as the mmwnum area regulations pertaining to toe same Written comments wrti be received from any interested persons concerning me foregoing by 0 at the Hastings Office the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any tome during regular business hour* up to me date of toe hearing and may further be received by the Planning Commission at the hearmg The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the nght to make 150 W. Court St., Hastings changes m me above-mentioned proposed amendments at or toJowmg the pubic hearing Anyone interested m reviewing toe proposed amendments anchor toe existing Zoning Ordinance pertinent to the above may <xamme a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hal during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until me time of the hearing 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ano may further examine the same at me puNc hearing Hope Township wui provide necessary reasonable auxilary aids and sendees, such as signers for the hearmg impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon tour (4) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary axis or services should contact me Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed betow Sylvia W. Forster. Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 (818) 943-2464 1 Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 Senior Citizen's Jesick 42-18; Wieland 41.5-18.5; Nash 36-24; Ruempel 35.5-24.5; Woodmansee 32.5- 28.5; No One Senior 32-28; Friend 32-28; Snyder 32-28; Brewer's 30.5-29.5; Hall 30-30; schlachter 30-30. Girrbach's 27.5-32.5; MAMS 26-34; Moucoulis 24.5­ 35.5; Lethcoe 24-36. Women’s High Scores - P. Snyder 184; M. Matson 175; S. Pennington 179; G. Otis 201; V. Brown 167; C. Stuart 160; S. Merril 175; E. Mcsccar 190; Y. Markley 161; R. Murphy 166; K. Colvin 190; H. Service 161. Women’s High Series - M. Matson 451; S. Pennington 498; G. Otis 471; S. Merril 463; E. Mcsccar 459; K. Colvin 463; H. Service 471. Men’s High Scores - D. Stuart 169; N. Thaler 188; R. Wieland 169; D Hall 171; K. Schantz 162; W. Birman 190; C. Jesick 197; B. Terry 212; W. Woodmansee 186; P. Tcrpening 160; G. Forbcy 175; R. Schlachter 210; G. Waggoner 163; R. Nash 162. Men’s High Series - D. Stuart 486; N. Thaler 526; R. Wieland 496; W. Birman 500; C. Jesick 498; B. Terry 565; W. Woodmansee 479; R. Schlachter 540; G. Waggoner 462; R. Nash 462. Recreation Bowling League <13 Freeport Elevator 41; Team #3 31; Hastings Bowl 29. Good Gaines and Series - H. Wattles 532; R. Wieland 212-521; K. Young 209­ 556; K. Wanland 539; DJ James 211-540; E. Jackson 506; S. Anger 233-228-222-743. Wednesday P.M. Nashville *5" Plus 35-21; Misfits 34-22; Nash Chiro 31 1/2-24 1/2; R.R. St. Mill 29 1/2-26 1/2; Hair Care 29 1/2-26 1/2; Sccbcrs Auto 29-27; Mace’s Ph. 25-31; Eye and Ent 23 1/2-32 1/2; Lifestyles 22-34; Girrbach’s 21-35. High Games and Series - D. Sccbcr 196; L. Elliston 196-511; T Christopher 193­ 503; S. Pennington 179-493; M. Garber 186-497; G. Otis 189-513; B. Estep 182­ 478; P. Snyder 146-393; P. Snyder 146-393; J. Gardner 146-387; B. Smith 157-418; B. Miner 154-431; J. Doster 178-442; B. Earl 152-418; J. George Fein 172; I. Yoder 169; M Dull 148; C. Shellenbargcr 146; D. Botimer 142; F. Schneider 138. Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series - B. Kirby 193-556; C. Purdum 210-513; J. Butler 186-480; B. Verus 147-455; I. Weeks 165­ 449; P. Henncy 158-425; B Roach 157­ 422; J. Smith 139-403. Boys Good Games - B. Huss 171; A. Windes 166; D. Eagle 156; L. Laubaugh 158; B. Ferris 152; M. Bosworth 152; D. Lusty 144; N. Wright 130; T. Main 133; J. McKee 130; L Smith I28;T. Kirby 125; T. Eaton 123; J. Shoebridge 120; J. Cordray 112; D. Doyle 109. Girls High Game and Series - M. Verus 169-405; C Shellenbargcr 152-392; D. Wright 131 -347; J. Smith 125-341; A. Main 110-303. Giris Good Games - J. Shoc^ndgc 108; T. Huss 108; K. Wail 98; R. Pbhja 94. HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING amend toe definitions of "Dwefcng. Smgte-fanxty• "Dwelling, Two-family,' "Dwelling Krallman 168-466; M Simpson 217-462; C. Barnum 178-445; A Churchill 169-437; L. Bozo 167-383; S. Smith 140-355; D. Snyder 191; M. Snyder 185; L Falconer 169; V. McLeod 166; K Freeman 160. Mens High Games and Series - J. Barnum 209-585; S. Krallman 203-575; DJ James 199-563; A. McBnan 210-542; C. Pennington 186-540; B. Falconer 181-527; E. Behmdt 210-512; D. Key 179-499; B Allen 171-490; C. Shook 169-468; E. Gates 182-467; B. Hubbell 235; J. Deuaat 213; K. Hammontree 193; G. Snyder 191; M. Martin 190; A. Thomson 188; B. Cantrell 157. 0 Thursday Mixed King Pins 38-14; Opps 34-18; Just Us 28-24; Varneys 28-24; Question Marks 27­ 25; Red Eyes 25-27; Goon Squads 22-30; Hastings Bowl 22-30; Brown and Sons Excav. 21-31; Middle Lakers 14-34; Bull Dogs 5-3. Women’s Good Games and Series - H. Service 186-496; S. Tcuncsscn 198-473; I. RuthrufF 167-457; M. Taylor 177-446; C. Swinkunas 152-405; B. Anderson 132-347; J. Musser 117-345; C. Lewis 127-309; S. Brown 173; L. Miller 141; B. Sexton 141; D. Tiffany 117; B Billings 115; B Brown 110; J. Reid 103. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Haywood 179-488; T. Peake 186-448; S. Fauncc 164-443; F Wagner 168-435; M Zimmerman 152-421: C. VanHoutcn 193; C. Mugndgc 151; C. Leonard 141. Friday Night Mixed League Cook/Jackson 43-21; Four Cylinders 42­ 22; 9 and a Wiggle 39-25; Ten Pins 39-21; Brushworks 35-29; AH But One 35-29; Bad Habit II 35-29; Head’s Out 34-30; No Whiners 33-31; Late Comers 30-34; Beer Me 28 1/2-31 1/2; Mercy 28-36; No Name Yet 27-33; Rocky 4 26-38; Teddy Bears 25 1/2-34 1/2; Ramblers 25-39; Wc Don’t Care 23-41; The Scouts 20-44. Bowling Scores 14 Continued on page �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 16. 1999 - Page 13 Candi Sarver will fight to achieve her dream in less than one month. Sarver, of Hastings, boxes in the first of lhe U.S.A. Olympic Trials Jan. 10-15 in Colorado Springs. The 27-year-old will be representing Hastings and her community and family will be behind her, supporting her all the way. Sarver is a bit nervous, but at lhe same time, she is well prepared. "I'm a little nervous; it's a mental game,” Sarver said of her thoughts on this "dream" opportunity. "I’m trying to be positive about everything." Sarver's short boxing career will turn just two years old in February. She is currently ranked No. 3 in the 125-pound weight class by the Boxing USA magazine. In the November 1999 edition of the publication, she was listed at No. 4 ("Road to 2000 Olympic Games"), but No. 1 Deirdie Faibian has since retired after dabbling in the sport for 10 years. Sarver had a bout with Faibian in August at the National Golden Gloves tournament and Faibian won on points. The only two pugilists to rank ahead of Sarver at 125 are Adelaida Avales. who is now No. 1, and Felicia Humphrey. Sarver is scheduled to face Humphrey in February al an Indiana-Kentucky national tournament. Sarver’s sudden success in boxing even surprises her. "I was surprised,” Sarver said. "1 didn't think that I would be this far ranked (so soon)." Obviously No. 1 at 125 in Michigan. Sarver is currently 13-3 with six of those wins coming by knockout. She has been training "extensively" for January's trials, running up hills around town and working in the ring for two-hour periods at a time. Sarver worts out at the Pride gym in Grand Rapids with her trainer, Charles Judge. An area that she has tried to master even more is "stepping in and jabbing." In her words, the best way lo perfect this boxing skill is to, "stand in front of a mirror and watch yourself stepping in." Coming this far. so fast certainly shows Sarver's commitment, determination and athleticism. "I’m very surprised; I can't believe it," Sarver said. "I've accomplished a lot already. It has been nice lo have the support of my family and my community." Even if an Olympic spot doesn't come along, Sarver realizes that her fight has certainly paid off. "It's just been a good experience," Sarver explained. "If I don't make the Olympics, I plan to go pro right away. I'm not worried about making the Olympic team." If you would like to support Sarver in her Olympic drive, please call her at (616) 948-0449. Middleville takes TK Invite with super finish MIDDLEVILLE — With a comefrombehind effort, the Middleville grapplen grabbed first place honor, it last Saturday', TK Invitational. Coach Tom Lehman's squad won by four points, 195-191. over a Portland team that led heading into the championdiip match round. "We keep getting better." Lehman laid of the second-week effort of hi, Trojan,. "1 knew that Portland and Northview would both be very solid. They (the Trojan wrestlers) keep working. We're still making adjustment, to the lineup." One adjustment bad to made when star grappler Israel Rosales injured hi, shoulder in the Tint week wrestling at 145. Rosales hopes to be back in the lineup after the holiday break. Northview finished third with 157 points, Fruitport was fourth with 91 1/2. the Thomapple Kellogg B wa, fifth with 95. Holland was sinh with S3. Central Montcalm wa, seventh with 58. Maple Valley eighth with 46 and Olive, ninth Tha varsity cheer team at Dalton KeHogg High School Includes (front row, from left) Tonya Hermann, Danielle Page. Kathleen Joseph; (middle row) Meghan Smith, Kim Kammeraad. Diana Bechtel. Jessica Sager, (back row) Skye Mercer. Amanda WWInger. LeAnn Huisman. Theresa Danneffel and Zoe Nlebauer. with 30 points. Winning weight das, title, for Middleville were Bre, Wierstns al 125. Jason Doyle al 140, aad Chad Reil at 152. Wientna won on w 5:55 pl. in the championship round Over Portland', ChedtMSM for Itte varsity sit Hasttngs High are (first row. from left) Raechelle Easey, Lisa Wiltrout. Sara Wank. Lindsey HU. Brandi Colvin; (second row) Becky Brisbee, Genia Lear. Kristen Harper, Kelli Misak, Nicole Baird; (third row) Amanda Hawthorne, coach Amy Hubbell, Mary Wright; (fourth row) Jessie Rose. Andrea Brower. Brandon Guillard Doyle prevailed on an injury default against Northview's Brad Schonmaker. And Reil', championship win came on a 15-12 decision versus Maple Valley', Lady Vikings win at Creston The volleyball season began with a bang for Lakewood last Saturday al the Coach Kelli Rowland's Lady Vikings breezed through the competition to earn first place honors. In pool play. Lakewood defeated West Catholic 15-9. 15-5, Montague 15-10. 15-5 aad Grand Rapids Christian 15-3. 15-2 Seeded in lhe top bracket, the Lady Vikings then woo over Spring Lake 15-4, 15-5 and Hamilton 15-1.15-5. "I was kind of st ocked." said Rowland when asked to evaluate how easy achieving first place was for her spikers. ■Everybody on the team played and Saxons (from pg. 10) "By far it was his best game, offensively and defensively." Schils mentioned of Jennings' efforts. Not only was Jennings* play solid, but the Saxons' scrappy play also proved lo be a positive. “By far, this is lhe most aggressive we have been," Schils said. "We have to play with more of an altitude." On lhe boards. Terre) crashed for 8 rebounds. Ryan Eltzroth 5 and Zac Fulmer 4. Hastings led 14-9 after one period, 29­ 21 at half and 43-42 after three quarters. Ken Stinson led the Wildcats with 20 points, five of those coming in the fourth "This is a step in the right direction," Schils said. "It was a hard fought win." Saxons Varsity Basketball Schedule Tuesday. Dec. 7 at Caledonia; Friday. Dec 10 at Lakewood; Tuesday. Dec. 14 Northview; Friday. Dec. 17 at East Grand Rapids; Tuesday. Dec. 21 Wyoming Lee; Tuesday. Jan. 4 Zeeland; Friday, Jan. 7 at Forest Hills Central; Tuesday. Jan. 11 at Middleville; Friday. Jan. 14 Hudsonville; Friday. Jan. 21 Wyoming Park; Tuesday. Jan. 25 Grand Rapids Catholic Central; Friday. Jan. 28 al Lowell; Tuesday. Feb. I at Northview; Friday. Feb. 4 East Grand Rapids: Tuesday, Feb. 8 at Zeeland; Friday. Feb. II Forest Hills Central: Friday. Feb. 18 at Hudsonville; Tuesday. Feb. 22 Charlotte; Friday. Feb 25 at Wyoming Park; Friday. March 3 Lowell; Monday. March 6 Districts. Jeff Rhoades. Lehman raid that all of hi, champs displayed great work, especially Reil who woe»"vary tough match." c Higblighu^Maeie Vritag isphitMH 171. _______________ ___ We currently have positions available for a long term care facility. We offer excellent salary and benefits. For im­ mediate consideration, please mail or fax resume to: TenderCare Hastings, 240 E. North St. Hastings, Ml 49058 tournament win Saturday when they travel to Stevensville Lakeshore. Staff Development __ Coordinator Tendercare Hastings is now taking applications for a minutes of most West Michigan cities Tendercare (Michigan) Inc. it the largest long-term can provider In ora In heekh care with 36 lacMes The Position requires a current MicNgen Nursing license, minimum two years floor supervisory experience in brig term Price Reduced. OutpurtwH adjacant to WhMXart Supwwrtor. GM a graat <hd on UW vtofata. h^raffk location. • 2v*’JiKmrat* •location MASTWGS. MKMSAN • populairon .12.000 wnfwt $ msi* radnn • •rerage MM tncoma .$42,000 j welcome a big plus but net necessary * Scholerahip Program * Competitive Wages N you are interested being part of a team-onerrted com­ pany where caring makes the difference forward al resumes to Sil,bee lost hi, third place milch to Northview*, Bred VanderMelen on a 400 pin. B^Msedropped e7-Hecirian to third Rhoades' second place performance at 152. Randy Silsbee’s fourth place effort at 135 and Chad Spear, fourth place effort at RN/LPN Stephanie Maciasz led the team with 44 kills and was followed by Audra Love (15), Jill Benschoter (13) and Katherine Shellenbaraer(ll). The Lady Vikings look for a second • Flexible Hours • Excellent Benefits • On-the-job training Maple Valey*s Randy Silsbee puts Northview's Brad VanderMeian in an awkward position at the TK Invite. City of Hastings City Clerk Treasurer Desktop Mailing and Inserting System The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for one (1) Desktop Mailing System and Inserting System. Minimum specifications for this machine are available at the Hastings City Hall. Bids shall include deliv­ ery of the machine to the City of Hastings City Hall located at 201 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid propos­ als, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be dearly marked “Desktop Mailing System BkT. Bids shall be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058 until 2:00 p.m. on January 4,2000, at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Tandarcara Hastings — Director of Nursing 240 E North Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Or fax resumes to (610) 045-2453 (No phone calls please) EOE qfoficfay Hours YMCA of Barry County r Hastings Youth Council gT'. YMCA Camp/Program Director <J)ecember 24th, (Josing at 1:00 p.m, <J)ecember 25th, Qose^ YMCA of Barry County is offering an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a dif­ ference in the lives of those who live in Barry County. Responsibilities include serving as the Camp Director for YMCA Camp Algonquin. December 31st, Closing at 4:00 p.m. Individual would also develop, promote, supervise and administer other "non camping" programs as well as supervise the aquatic programs of the YMCA of Barry County. Positions opens mid February. Letters of appli­ YMCA of Barry County, P.O. Box 252, Hastings. MI by December 30. cations should be sent to: £[anuar^ 1st, Ct°se(f �Pa9* 14 - Th* HMttnga Bamr - Thuraday. Dacambar II. law INVITE... ConHmml imob IS The Trojan wrestling program had one other who earned a weight class title, Mark Thompson at 135. Thompson, of the TK B team, beat Portland's CJ. Pulling 8-7 in his championship match. Tom Haynes was second for the TK B «-am at 275, Pat McKeown was second tor Middleville at 112 and Matt Erb finished second for Middleville at 189. "Our kids wrestled well at the end of the day," Lehman said. "They came through and did a nice job." For a more in depth look at the TK Invite, read the Dec. 21 Maple Valley News or the Dec. 21 Sun A New*. Wrastling Saxons this winter include (first row, from left) Nick Nyssen, Dan Cary, Joey Hinckley. Mark Peake, captain Jeremy Bishop, captain Robb Lee, captain Gab. McCarty, captain Sam Stafford, Jay Campbell. Ryan Rowse. Chris Brown; (second row) Keith Stoudt, Kyle Hess. Lucas Waters, Shaun Hollars. Robert Baker, Joey KeMer, Mike Case. Andy Miller, Mike Wolfe. John Mix; (third row) Travis McMillan, Justin Carley. Jared Peake. Nick Storm, Patrick Stephens, Carl Caldwell, Miaaieviw 5 tsret wmrsma sansas a win in the championship match at 125 during Saturday's wrestling tournament. --- a --- wi___ a luesoay miiea The Misfits 34-26; Al *Ptte3 33-27; TV CCU 32 1/2-27 1/2; Advanced Commercial Pnnlcrs 32-28. Consumers Concrete 31-29; Hastings Bowlers 27-33; Plumbk 25 1/2-34 1/2; friends 24-36. Mens High Games and Series - G Heard 245-633. D Blakely 220-590; M. Yost 224-551; J Maurer 193; K. Phenix 250-567; L Johnson 211; D Malyneik 201 532; G. Snyder 207-557; D Morgan 227­ 584; D Clement 163. Women, High Games and Series - B Conner 188; E. Vanasse 190; J. Maurer 136-348; V Thompson 163-427; J. Clement 190. Travis Tralst.r, R.J. Williams. Brandy Easey, coach Mika Goggins; (fourth row) assistant coach Dennis Redman, manager Dana Carpenter, manager Andrea Bofthous., Aaron Hartman, Cody Whit., Jute Friddle, Andrew Ferguson, Mick Stricken, Michael Kieffer, Brandon Martens. Angie Bator. Missing is Isaac Soinas, Jake Heuss, Tom Herblet and Josh Mix. MAT...continued from page 10 Hastings, a season ago. was 14-8 and made it into the team regionals. Back from the squad are Rob Lee at 160, Gabc McCarty al 275, Sam Stafford at 130, Jeremy Bishop at 135. Mark Peake at 125 and Lucas Waters at 140. Goggins may say that it's a rebuilding year, but his Saxons certainly could purpose some teams and play the role of a spoiler. Last season. Hastings finished third in the O-K White and in order to contend with the likes of Forest Hills Central they were certainly have to step it up. Saxon Vanity Wrestling Schedule Thursday, Dec. 2 lonia/Holland al Mona Shores; Saturday. Dec. 4 al Ionia Tournament; Saturday. Dec. Il al Wyoming Park Invitational; Thursday, Dec. 16 Northview; Saturday, Dec. 18 al Coldwater Tournament; Thursday, Jan. 6 at East Grand Rapids; Saturday, Jan. 8 L.H. Lamb Tournament; Thursday, Jan. 13 Zeeland; Saturday, Jan. 15 at Delton Tournament: Thursday, Thursday, Jan. 20 Forest Hills Central; Saturday. Jan. 22 at Lansing Waverly Tournament; Thursday. Middle school eagers active on the courts Hastings seventh grade Gold team won a 37-30 battle Dec. 9 versus the Valleywood Falcons. Andy Kelly scored 11 points, Andrew Vincent 10. Michael Newsted 4, Zach Hulce 3. Derek Caldwell 2, Brandon Johnson 2, Tyler Fulmer 2, Kevin Dickinson 2 and Scott Allerding 1. Allerding led the team in rebounds with 8. Vincent and Fulmer each had 7 caroms. Johnson topped the team with 4 steals and Newsted had 3. The win -as followed Dec. 14 with another win over Valleywood. 36-30. Kelly. tallied 12 points. Griggs 5. Vincent 4, Jacob Elliott 4, Josh Maurer 4. Allerding 3. Hulce 2 and Caldwell 2. Vincent pulled down 7 rebounds. Allerding 6 and Kelly 6. Vincent also HOPE TOWNSHIP GROUP INSURANCE COVERAGE ORDINANCE NO. 40 An ordinance to creme and oetabhsh a township group insurance plan covering Me insurance tor certam ctasaea of township oMcera and employees and to autfton-n the township supervisor and the township dark to contract in the name ol the township, tor such plan, to dehnsthossdasses of officers and smptoyeeswno shat be covered by such grot? msurance ptan; to sot forth toe respective per centum shares which Hope Township and too officers and omptoyeos shall contribute to the premium or charges arising under such group Insurance plan and further provide tor the deduc­ tion of contributions tram outers' and smptoyess' compensation; to provide a method tor non-coverage of an oMcor or emptoyoe of tie group insurance plan: to ratify and confirm tho vafidky of any group Insurance plan In existonce on tie effective dele of thu ordinance; and to repeal al ordtoanco or parts of ordnances m conflict herewith made 4 steals, Fulmer 3 and Mark VanderVeen 3. Vincent also dished out 4 assists. On Dec. 7, the Gold lost lo Crestwood 33-31. Vincent tallied 6 points, Kelly 4, Allerding 4, Fulmer 4. Caldwell 4, Josh Maurer 2, Dickinson 2, Johnson 2, Newsted 2 and Chad Ginbach I. Kelly and Vincent each pulled down 6 rebounds, while Dickinson collected 4 caroms. Kelly hM 4 steals and Fulmer 3. Andy Griggs dished out 3 assists. 8th Grade Gold... YMCA Spirit Squad beats Portland The third and fourth grade boys Hastings team in the YMCA of Barry County Sprit Basketball League beat Portland's B squad 21-14. Scoring for Hastings were Jordan Rambin with 15 points. Garrett Harris with 4 points and Ryan Cain with 2 points. Great defense by the entire Hastings team blanked Portland in the second half. Barry County Royal— The Royal eagers lost a 33-25 game to Forest Hills Orange in Grand Rapids. JJ. Quick led the area team with 12 points. Scon Coleman had 7 points and Greg Cain added 4 points Leading rebounders were Coleman with 7, Quick with 6. Cain with 4 and Dan Dimofld with 3. Doug Ferrell and David Peterson were •Iso solid on the floor. Royal Blue 6th Grade... The Hastings Royal Blue sixth grade girls team lost Saturday to Gull Lake 36­ 27. Brooke Pierce led Hastings with 15 points. Abbey McKeough had 6. Jodi Jolley 4, and Natalie Pennington 2. SECTION 2; SECTIONS: The group insurance plan creatsd. established and contracted tor under this ordi­ nance shall cover each parson wRNn the tottowing classes of officers and employees 1. Al members of the township board 2. AR deputies 3 Sexton and Assistant Sexton SECTION 4: The Township of Hope she* annualy contribute 100 per centum of the portion of the premium or charges ansmg undsr such Mo insurance contract tor each person within the class of persons enumerated in Section 3 hereof Such township contribution shall be secured from the general fund of the to*.whip Any person desmng not to be so covered shall give written nonce to tho townsiup dork that he or she desires not to be insured or covered, and if tho nonce » rerrivod betora the person has become insured or covered under the contract, he or she shal not be covered thereunder It the nonce is received after the individual has become insured or covered, his or her "niA /Celebrate Christ’s Birth! - Three ~ Christmas Eve Services PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH , Broadway at Center Street tn Hastings FAMILY SERVICE (all ages!) 7 - 7:40 p.m. An original drama featuring “The Church Mice"—the story of "Silent Night." adapted by Sandy Ponsetto and cial candle-lighting. 4.^ SECTIONS 8:30 p.m. The Townshp of Hope hereby ratifies and confirms the validity of any Me. insurance CONTEMPORARY SERVICE »i existence on the effective dale of this ordinance A Christmas story told by one of the pastors This ordinance Shan take effect on April 1 2000 All ordinances or parts ol ordinances m conflict herewith are hereby repealed special music and carols with the Praise Team—candle-lighting Cantata by the Chancel Choir 11 p.m. “Forever Christmas" by Don Wyrtzen. directed by Patti Sylvia W Forster Clerk Lajoye—also carols, scripture and candle-lighting. This Hope Townstup service is broadcast over WBCH. A copy of this Ordinance may be viewed anc'for purchased at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S M-43 Highway during regular business hours on Wednesday 9 a m to noon games. Navy Blue 3rd and 4th... Hastings third and fourth grade Navy Blue lost to St. Johns 10*8. Hannah Wood scored 4 points, Brittany Howell 2 and Audrey Wakley 2 Katy Pierson made 12 steals. Loreal Giranda, Calli Carpenter and Carmen Barlingam aad Laura McLaughlin helped out on both the offensive and defensive sides of lhe floor. YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League A League W-L Bivens ......................................................... 3 Flexfab Black ............................................ I I Coleman Insurance .................................. I I Blair Landscaping..................................... I 2 Other Body Shop...................................... 2 B League Richie* Koflcc Shop............................. 2 Bee Gees..................................................... 2 Ponderosa ................................................... 2 PR Jammers .............................................. 2 directed by Erin Merritt—also carols, scripture and artifi­ coverage under the contract shaa cease as provided tor in the contract SECTION 6 Devin Pierson. Krystal Pond, Alli Bryans and Deanna Hill also played lough YMCA of Barry caeaty Adult Indoor Soccer William M. Doherty An. al Law .. .4-04) Advanced Stone and Tile..................... 2-2-0 Gary* Hobby Shop.............................. 3-24) White.........................................................0-4-0 Game Results - Gary* Hobby Shop (W) vs. Advanced Stone and Tile (L); William M. Doherty Alt at Law (W) vs. White (L). This ordinance aha* be known and dtod as the "Hope Township Group Insurance rv-— ——af--------- " rian uromance Pursuant to Public Act 27 of 1960. as amended, the Township of Hope hereby creates and estabkshes a group insurance plan covering Me insurance tor Rs officers end employees enumerated herein, and tor such purposes also hereby authorizes the townshm supervisor and tie townstup clerk to contract m the nemo of the township board, subject to approval of tie township board, with any company authorized to transact such business rritiin tho State of Mk ligan tor such group insurance policies with 3. Adam Case with 3. Drew Whitney with 2, Joey Aspinall with 2, Eric Schiedel with 2. Josh Beraheisel with 2 end Scott Larsen with 2. Bowman also had 6 rebounds, 7 steals and 2 assists. The Gold extended its winning streak to five With a 33-21 win over Crestwood. Scoring for lhe Hastings team were Drew Bowman with 14 points, Joe Arens SECTION 1: and 1 pm to3pm Jan. 27 at Hudsonville; Thursday. Feb. 3 al Wyoming Park; Saturday, Feb. 5 al Lakewood Tournament; Thursday, Feb. 10 Lowell; Saturday. Feb. 12 O-K While at Wyoming Park; Wednesday aad Thursday Feb. 16-17 Team Districts; Saturday. Feb. 19 Individual Districts; Wednesday, Feb. 23 Team Regionals; Saturday, Feb. 26 Individual Regionals. C League McNeal Law Firm................................... 2 Drill Team..................................................... I I Lakewood Merchants.................................I I Flexfab Red................................................. 2 Game Results - Bivens 45 vs. PR Jammers 38; Richies Koffec Shop 69 vs. Pondcrosa 42; Blair Landscaping 62 vs. Coleman Insurance 68; Flexfab red 48 vs. Lakewood Merchants 49; Drill Team 32; vs. McNeal* Law Firm 56; Blair Landscaping 59 vs. Bee Gees 69; Petersons 54 vs. Flexfab Black 57. YMCA Adult Women's Volleyball ICS............................................. 124) Hastings Bunal Vault............................... 5-4 Ranger Die Inc..............................................3-6 Ray James Electromechanical................3-6 Cascade Home Improvements................ 1-8 �The Hastings Banner - Thuraday, December 16,1999 - Page 15 Vikings shoot past Saxons in Barry County matchup You could uy that it waa total execution that gave Lakewood a 37-31 vanity basketball triumph last Friday over Barry County foe Hastinp. The Vikings played "great" defense, rebounded well, made their free throws down the stretch and had big scoring games from its key players. Topping Lakewood s scoring efforts were Luke Farrell and Joel Dow who combined for 30 points. Farren netted 16 points and was 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Dow scored 14 point and was 5-of-6 from the charity stripe. Dustin Terrel topped lhe Sasons with Come to think off it! We wonder, who are the best in local sports? 20 points and Bowne added 13 markers. Terrel's points came on 10 field goals. Lakewood connected on l6-of-22 attempts from the free throw line (72 percent) and 7-of-20 shots from behind the arc (35 percent). From lhe field, ihc Vikings hit l7-of-50 attempts (34 percent). The Vikings led 14-6 after the first quarter. 30-23 al half and 42-38 after three quarters. Spikers reach semifinals Hastings' Dustin Terral (50) connects on one of his 10 field goals that ho scored against Lakewood. (Photo by Parry Hatdh) Hastings' varsity volleyball team reached the semifinals of Saturday's Otsego Tournament before losing to Wayland. In pool play, the Saxons defeated Schoolcraft (15-2,15-11), North Adams (15-7,13-IS) and Middleville (15­ 11, 16-14), but lost to Otsego (13-3. 16U). In the semifinals, Hastings played their best volleyball of the day, according to coach Tom Freridge. and led in both games. The Wildcats, however, prevailed 15-9,16-14. Joann Bailey led the Saxons' offense with 20 kills. Jenni Cook had 12 aces and 19 assists. Tiffany Swift 9 aces and 17 assists, Kristen Wildem II digs and Katie Noaeboom managed 6 blocks. ■Overall, we played well for our first time out this season," Freridge said. "This is a young Saxon team with only juniors Kristen Wildem, Jenni Cook and seniors Michelle Griggs. Jenelle Nichols and Catie Case returning from last year's team." Hastings begin O-K White Conference play Jan. 6 hosting East Grand Rapids. A few thoughts as lhe J-Ad Graphics' sports staff glances out the window al lhe beautiful while snow. Christmas is coming and we continue to look for greatness. In life... and in sport. Last week, a question we presented to our readers was: Who have been the Most Talented/lnfluenlial Athletes of the Millennium? Those who could be considered candidates for such an honor have obviously done their share to develop their sports and reach great heights. Dean Garn, of Jenison, said that every athlete is a specialist aad mentioned the name of Charles Woodson as one he truly admired. Not only did Woodson play a major part in helping lhe Michigan Wolverines football to achieve a share of a national championship two years ago. but he shined cu both sides of the ball... offense and defense. Gam said that pul Woodson "over the top" and helped him to truly earn a Heisman Trophy. But when searching for an athlete who could do everything, Garn said that Jim Tharpe waa one of the very best "He was good «t everything; he just excelled in every sport he played." Gam also gave mention to athletic super Stan such as Dave DeBusscbere, Bo ByR.N. Not Guilty, Just Dead Kennard If I can Lockridge. Disobeying mi officer. Actually, 1 wasn't dis­ obedient. I was just too spaced out to move when my com­ pany was ordered forward. I'd gotten hold of some ampheta­ Synopsis The most sensational courtroom case in Bartley mines and I was out of things for about three days. That’s county history has ended in the shooting of the accused. when they brought charges. Lieutenant John Swanson His murderer Ted Lockridge, for­ Kennard: What was the outcome of the court martial? mer husband of Debbie Sullivan and father of Pamela Lock­ Lockridge: Swanson came to see me in the lockup. He told ridge. makes the fidlowing statement. me that if I would cooperate with him, he thought he could get me off on a sickness plea. That’s what he did. I was ac­ BARTLEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEFT. quitted. VOLUNTARY STATEMENT Kennard: What did he mean by “Cooperative with him?” DATE Apnl 15 PLACE Roundtree TIME STARTED 4:00 Lockridge: I didn't know at first. It turned out that he was p.m. tied in with some locals who were bringing heroin into the I. Theodore F. Lockndge. am 35 years old. My date of birth area around Saigon. His job was to set up a distribution sys­ is 10-18-40.1 hve at Chicago. III. tem in military installations. He did it through guys like me The person to whom I give the following voluntary state­ who were already hooked. We got our own fixes plus a good ment, Gregory L Kennard, having identified and made him­ deal of money self known as an undershen ff. Bartley County. Kennard: How long did this arrangement continue? DULY WARNED AND ADVISED ME, AND I KNOW: Lockridge: Until I was discharged in 1966. 1. That I have the right to remain silent and not make any Kennard: Did you ever consider blowing the whistle on statement at all. nor incriminate myself tn any manner what­ Swanson? soever. Lockndge: No way. I saw three guys get wasted just be­ 2. That anything I say can and will be used against me in a cause he thought they might talk too much. It wasn’t hard to court or courts of law tor the offense or offenses concerning arrange accidents out there, and Swanson didn't fool around. which this statement is herein made. When I got picked up on a theft charge, later, he told me to 3. That I can hire a lawyer of my own choice to be present keep my mouth shut about our association and he’d get me a and advise me before and during this statement. minimum sentence and a discharge. He did it. too. It thought 4 That tf I am unable to hire a lawyer 1 can request and re­ he was the best friend I’d ever had ceive appointment of a lawyer by the proper authority, with­ Kennard: Did you sec Swanson after your discharge? out cost or charge to me. to be present and advise me before Lockridge: No. I was in the Federal pen for six months, he and during this statement must have still been in Vietnam. For two years the bastard 5. That 1 can refuse to answer any questions or stop giving was out of my life. this statement any time I want to Kennard: Then what? 6 That no law enforcement officer can prompt me what to Lockndge: Somehow, he found me in Chicago. It was half say in this statement, nor write it out for me unless I choose promises, half blackmail, but he got me into his organization for him to do so. there If was big time, real big time. I could have made a for­ A. No one dented me any of my rights, threatened or mis­ tune if I hadn’t gotten back on the needle. The worst part of treated me. cither by word or act, to force me to make known it was when my wife, Debbie, got on it. too. I blame him for the facts in this statement. No one gave, offered or promised that. me anything whatsoever to make known the facts in this Kennard: Is that why you shot Swanson9 statement, which I give voluntarily of my own free will and Lockridge: When I heard about my little girl, Pamela, be­ accord ing dead I decided to kill him That was his fault, too. B I do not want to talk to a lawyer before or during the Kennard: What evidence do you have for that statement? time I give the following true facts, and I knowingly and pur­ Lockndge I don’t need any evidence. The rotten son-of-aposely waive my nght to the adv tee and presence of a lawyer bitch killed my wife and link girl. He didn’t want them talk­ before and during this statement ing. I told you he wasted guys in Vietnam. He wouldn’t think C I certify that no attempt was made by any law enforce­ a minute about a woman and a little girl, not if they threat­ ment officer to prompt me what to say. nor was I refused any request that the statement be stopped nor at anytime during ened him. Kennard: How could they threaten him? this statement did I request for the presence or advice of a Lockndge: Just after Christmas I had a letter from Debbie. lawyer She told me she’d seen Swanson, that he’d come into a place I have read each page of this statement consisting of 8 where she worked pages, each page of which bears my signature, and correc­ Kennard: Hanrahan^ Bar? tions, if any, bear my initials, and I certify that the facts con­ Lockridge: I don’t know. She said she was scared. She said tained herein are true and correct that she knew a Federal nark, that she was going to ask him This statement was completed b30 p.m on rhe 15th day of for help April Kennard: Was it a man named Ray Cargile? Witness Samuel P Sullivan Lockndge: No way. Ray Cargile was a con. He was part of Witness Thomas J. Cadwalkr the Chicago organization. He was picked up along with me Theodore F Lockndge in ’68 Sometimes I wonder if Swanson didn't set us up that Signature of person giv ing voluntary statement time. too. (The following was transcribed from a tape recording. It Kennard Did you do anything after you received the let­ was then read, attested lo and initialed by Theodore F. Lock­ ter’.’ ndge J Lockndge No. What could I do9 Kennard When did you first become acquainted with John Kennard: Did you wntc Debbie? Swanson? Lockndge No Look. I wasn't functioning too well. It re­ Lockndge In 1965. ally busted me up when Debbie left I loved her. you under­ Kennard U here did you meet him? stand Lockndge It was in Vietnam He was in the Provost Mar­ Kennard: I understand. shal's office and he defended me in a Special Court Martial. Lockndge How about you answenng a question for me9 Kennard The charges ? All characters in this book are fictional and any resem­ blance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. ’ ’ ' 1 x Mi niV I Lockridge: That guy found with Debbie, was he the nark? Kennard: Yes. Lockridge: Then Swanson did it. He was a devil. I don't know how, but he did it. You can make book on that. Kennard: What about Hanrahan, the bar owner? Did Deb­ bie ever say anything about him? Lockridge: No. I never heard of him. Kennard: No one else, in any way, was involved in your de­ cision to kill John Swanson? Lockridge: Nobody else. Kennard; Is there anything else you want to say? Lockridge: No. Except I'm for capital punishment. I wish they’d fry me quick so I could get this lousy life over with. I’ll figure out some way. Subsequently the prisoner waived a jury trial and was sen­ tenced to life imprisonment on a first-degree murder charge. “Maybe we ought to get married,” Charlie Evans sug­ gested. He and Nora were in the Hanrahan kitchen, half a dozen empty beer bottles on the table between them. “Then I wouldn’t have to come sneakin' around any more. You could get a divorce for desertion. That is, unless you think Steve is coming back.” “He ain’t coming back,” the woman said, owlishly. “Never, never, never.” “How do you know?” “Swanson sent him away. I heard it all on my lovely, little two-party line.” “Heard what9” “Heard Swanson tell Steve that Cargile was a cop. He even told him what to put in his drink. He said he’d handle the rest. What Hanrahan didn’t know was that the woman and her kid would be in the car, too. That just drove him crazy, so Swan­ son sent him on a long, long trip. Aw. you don’t know what I’m talking about." Even in her intoxication she felt a chill as she remembered the telephone call after the fire, the threat of an explicit and unpleasant death if she ever mentioned his name. Well, it did­ n’t matter now. The big truck driver had given up trying to figure out this moody, unreasonable woman and the strange things she said. “A long, long trip to where?” he ventured. “To hell.'’ Nora Hanrahan answered, and then, inexplicably, she began to cry. Harold Innes, the man that Sheriff Cadwaller had pursued and arrested, stubbornly resisted ali attempts to win him over to plea bargaining. While the news of Swanson \ death shook him visibly he refused to acknowledge any contact with the late police officer. The only evidence of involvement in a nar­ cotics ring was the marked money found in his possession and he claimed to have won it in a poker game. An embar­ rassed and stammering jury foreman pronounced him not guilty after a brief trial. The juryman later told an interviwer that there was too much reasonable doubt in the case for any other verdict. Despite lhe acquittal, the chase and arrest became some­ thing of a local legend and Cadwaller enjoyed a kind of ad­ miration that was new and pleasant. The County Board of Commissioners extended a vote of thanks to him in behalf of all the citizens of Bartley County. Greg Kennard received a letter of appreciation from the head of the FBI He was also visited one day by Commissioner Bob Sulli­ van. who came as close to an apology as he ever had in his life He explained, as best he could, his desire to keep Deb­ bie’s unfortunate past away from public scrutiny. The old farmer also promised full support in the effort to fund and build an addition to the jail. Jackson. Hershel Walker and Michael Jordan. The four all played more than one sport and showed greatness with tremendous skill and the ability to help lheir learns achieve success Nobody asked, but lhe J-Ad sports staff believes that Jackie Robinson, Jesse Owens, Thorpe. Muhammed Ali. Gordy Howe. Hank Aaron. Joe Louis, Oscar Robinson, Steffi Graf, Joe Montana, Michael Jordan, Carl Lewis. Florence Griffith-Joyner and Magic Johnson are all deserving of consideration. OJ. Simpson, in our opinion, lost his spot with his off-the-field actions. Being a great athlete is more than touchdowns... times in the 40-yard dash... or how many knockouts one achieved. To us, one's impact must also lake into consideration what they did to promote their sport... what they did to change the face of tic athletic world... and whai they did to make sports so great. We also received a note from Gordon Gariock, just before the Banner went lo press, that listed lhe atheleles that Gariock feels are lhe all-time best. We will share those names with you in next week's publication. Also of note. Gam said he was noi disappointed that Wisconain runningback Ron Deyne won the Heisman Trophy last Saturday. In his words. "I think he earned iL" The J-Ad sports staff agrees with Gam, but wishes Western Michigan University quarterback Tun Lester would have been invited last Saturday to the Downtown Athletic Club as well. This week, we ask: What sports stars do you believe are the Millennium’s all­ time best from the Barry County area? Some may say Mark Brown, who was a Hastings High School basketball superstar before going on to play collegiately at Michigan State University and Western Michigan University. Some may say Gordon Johnccrk. Johncock, also from Hastinp, woo the Indianapolis 500 in 1982 and 1973. Some may say Chad Curtis. Curtis who grew up in Middleville, smacked two home runs for the New York Yankees this past fall in a World Series contest. Curtis was traded Monday to the Texas Rangers and we wish him the very best. And there are many others. What about Gary VanElst? Dave VanElst? Rob WhCBMl—a^ditfRiMlill ~i? There are so many, and I have only been here for four plus years, so let us know who you think should be considered. Send us an e-mail at jadnewsGvoyager.net, call us (616) 945­ 9554 (ext. 227) or fax us a note at (616) 945-5192. • Certificates Coming Soon: We had hoped to get the All-Barry County certificates out to the fall athletes by the start of Christmas break, but Friday is the day that most students begin their vacations. Taking that into consideration, we will certainly have them completed by the time school starts back up in early January. Sony for the delay. Talk to you soon. CAGERS... CwDmbmI front 14 Pratt made 5 steals and 5 rebounds and Justin Tuthill pulled down 6 caroms. Case had 4 steals and 4 rebounds. Aspinall boarded 6. Whitney and Arens each managed 5 rebounds. On Dec. 9 the streak came to an eni with a 40-32 loss to Valleywood. Bowman scored 13 points. Larsen 9, Arens 5, Whitney 3, Pratt I and Aspinall 1. Bowman had 8 rebounds, 4 steals and 1 assist Larsen made 5 steals and Pratt 4 steals. Hastinp lost to an undefeated Newhall team Dec. 14 60-46. Bowman scored 9 points, Whitney 8, Arens 6, Pratt 6, Robert Fields 5. Tyler Tuthii! 4, Aspinall 2, Larsen 2, Jake Tuthill 2 and Adam Case 2. Hastings was a perfect 7-for-7 from the foul line. Larsen dished out 4 assists, Whitney grabbed 5 rebounds and Bowman collected 5 caroms. 8th Grade Blue... Ryan Ferguson scored 20 points to lead the Blue to a 41-36 win over Caledonia. Also contributing offensive were Kyle Arnie with 9 points, Chad Ferguson with 8, Jeff Huey with 2 and Jake Armour with 2. Scott Redman pulled down 5 rebounds. Arnie and Ferguson both tallied 6 points in a 49-17 loss to East Grand Rapids. Ryan Ferguson scored 4 and Colt Stovall 1. 7th Grade Blue... The seventh grade hoopsters won over Caledonia 22-17. Tyler Jiles scored 7 points. Mike Garret 6. Kevin Davis 4, Justin Selleck 3 and Joel Maiville 2. Garret also had 8 rebounds and 5 steals, while Maiville pulled down 6 caroms. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 16.1999 Candlelight vigil commemorates drunk driving victims Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Sixteen people who died in alcoholrelated traffic crashes this year and 20 victims of past years' crashes were remembered Saturday evening when their names were read on the steps of the Barry County Courthouse. Of the 16 recent victims. Laci K. Washburn. 15, of Freeport, Melissa L. Caswell, 36. of Kalamazoo and Robby R. Oke, 20, of Grandville, died in Barry County in 1999, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, which held the annual "candlelight vigil of remembrance and hope." "I feel that it is no accident when someone drinks or uses drugs and then operates a motor vehicle," said Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes to a crowd of about 25 family members and survivors. "My family has fallen victim to a drunk driver. Eleven years ago. I lost two nieces at the hands of a drunk driver." According to statistics provided by MADD, lhe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that since raising lhe legal drinking age to 21 in 1975,15,667 lives have been saved. Drinking and driving is no longer the by PJ Bennett of Crystal Lake, III. lights candles In remembrance of her daughter, Eva Burleson and her thru children who were killed Aug. 21 when their car was hit by a drunk driver. To her left are her chat room friends, Including Darcy Woodard of Hastings (second from left.) Sgt Terry Johnson of tho NashvMo Police Department reads tho names of those killed in drinking and driving related automobile crashes. leading cause of death for teenagers, the report states. However, while many battles have been won. the war against drunk driving is not nearly over, states MADD. "In fact, the number of Americans killed in drunk driving crashes rote between 1994 and 1995 when more than 17,000 people died in alcohol related crashes," MADD reports. "As a police officer for nearly 20 yean, I have investigated several hundred alcohol or drug-related triflic crashes," said Barnes. "Not one of these crashes were ruled as an accident, because it was not accident that someone was drunk or under the influence of drugs and then decided to drive." Among those lighting candles at the vigil were six members of the "Michigan Friends," an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channel attending from Hastings, Lexington, Fowlerville, Holt sad Lansing. Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes was the guest speaker at the MADD candlelight vig4 held Saturday night on the steps of the Barry County Courthouse. Nashville Pottce Chief Garry Barnes ties a ribbon to a remembrance tree In commemoration of his two nieces kMed by a drunk driver. They gathered with chat friend, PJ Barnett of Crystal Lake, DL, the anther of another chat friend, Eva Burleson, who, along with her three children, were killed by a drunk driver Aug. 21 in McHenry have been Farm Bureau rep explain? new farm bill to OUR-Land by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Tom Wing, representing the local Michigan Farm Bureau, spoke lo lhe OURLand Commitlee Dec. I on issues related to intensive livestock operations, spurring debate over local control A policy statement was issued by the Michigan Farm Bureau about passage of Senate Bill 203. which has lhe intern of strengthening, clarifying nnd defining Michigan's Right to Farm Act. The bill, which passed the Senate on a 23-13 vote, limits a township's ability to develop agri­ cultural standards, known as Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs). Ron Nelson. Michigan Farm Bureau leg­ islative counsel, is working on the issue. The Farm Bureau believes townships should not have as much control over this issue, even though lhe state should take away local control in this case. Wing ex­ plained. He brought a handout quoting Nelson Townships enact their own agricultural ordinances that are sometimes unrealistic, unreasonable and uneconomical for a farmer to comply with." Nelson said in the mate­ rial "By enacting over-restrictive ordi­ nances. they are making it difficult and sometime, impossible for today's family fanners to adapt, to remain competitive." Wing quoted from the handout, explain­ ing a proposed amendment to the bill. The amendment proposes GAAMPs in­ clude siting criteria for new agricultural fa­ cilities. "Wc are not opposed to having input from townships on issue, that make sense." Nelson said. To have them sitting at the table when lhe siting GAAMPs are formed makes good sense. But to have township people determining appropriate phosphorus levels, animal units and ma­ nure management procedures, unless they are scientists and experts in there areas, doesn't make much sense." T+.LORDY. LORPY . 9 \ Look who turned 40* you see this GUY on Dec. 20*, say 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' “GOTCHA” ------------------------------- Another amendment would discourage complaints involving any stale department according to a summary of the bill. "A se­ ries of three <r more combined complaints to any government agency should result in lhe complainant being required lo pay for the cost of lhe investigation. "What lhe bill does is create a standard for operation that is environmentally and socially sound. It provides protection for farmers that are following GAAMPs. as well as a deterrent for those that don V Wing said some farmers are also against Senate Bill 203. because, generally fanners like local control over federal and stale gov­ ernment if they can get it He said The bill says that where there are new or expanded feeding operations, over 1000 animal units, the farmer shall not be limited from operating as a farm where the requirements are met." Wing ex­ plained. Provisions in the site plan for the loca­ tion would be al a measured distance from any existing water courses on the farm.Wing said this must be slated in the design plans for new operations under the guidelines. A list is given. He said most fanners want to do lhe right thing Steve Bare, of the Conservation Service, who also was present al lhe meeting, said national guidelines are extremely strict on new facilities built under lhe Right to Farm rules. He said many farmers come to lhe authorities with lhe intention of fol­ relatives. "They've been support. I don't know what I would have done without them." Bennett said her daughter and three children, Daniel. Tiffany and Dallis, had been to Six Hags Amusement Park with their father the day of the neddem. 'They left their dog at my house while they were gone," said a tearful Bennett. tions. Wing said there are different problems in defining intensive animal operations. Wing said one problem is that different animals have different outputs. The output of piglets or turkeys is different than that of dairy cattle. He said if the bill goes through. GAAMPs will enforce these definitions. Roger Vilmont, another resident, ex­ pressed concern over the conflicting needs between farms and residential areas. A lol of laws were created to protect residents. If the state takes away control, the fanner can use agricultural land any way the farmer sees fit. even though adjacent to a residen­ tial area. "If an intensive livestock operation is within a mile of a residential area, there will be a serious problem for them. It's a quality of life issue, like the smell." He said Bill 205 ignores a lot of those issues. Barry County will one day be residential if allowed near urban areas, which would af- Tom Wing trends continue, he said. He said he was afraid intensive feeding operations would be feet the quality of life. Wing asked. "Whose property rights are we going to uphold?" There is a problem when such choices must be made. Vilmonl concluded. "When there ate im­ pacts of what I do next to you. planning and zoning governs that. If that control is taken away, there is no way to address these nroblems." anyway." Enforcement is different than regulation, Woodard. "We support each other when something happens." said Woodard. "We're the good Department. he explained. The Natural Resources Conservation Service or the Midwest Plan Service or an agricultural engineer would approve lhe specifications of manure storage and treat­ Also having a part in lhe vigil were Iona Wymer. MADD vice president. Philip Cousino, victim advocate, and Nancy Morgan, alternate representative. "What wc need is more support from everyone," said Barnes. "Help lhe ment systems. Well water would be tested annually near lhe intensive feeding opera- Support the BARRY COUNTY UNITED WAY gathering of the group. One of those gathering, included a picnic three months ago at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings attended by more than 30 of the several hundred Michigan Friends, said side of the net." Also remembered at the vigil were people killed this year in other counties, including Scott M. Gutting of Clinton County; Daniel S. Coats Jr., Rodney M Smith, Jonathan R. Weldon and Ca.. White of Eaton County; Curtis G. D«vis, Billy D. Barris. Clifford N. Rose and Robert J. Benavides of Ingham County. The list was provided by the Michigan Stale Police and Office of Highway Safely Planning, said MADD Victim Advocate Coordinator, Mickey Cousino. A list of past victims was compiled through private sources, said Cousino. Reading the names was Sgt. Terry Johnson of the Nnshville Police lowing regulations and faced with the real­ ity of enforcement. It is better lo sun right in the first place. "There are some that don't care, and who will break the laws £vetif6odi( Ak&te a ‘Rainbow... "They got back, came to my house to get their dog and 10 minutes down the road, a drunk driver hit their family." Bennett said the father survived the crash, but suffered a broken neck. "The drunk driver was going to the store to buy cigarettes," added Darcy Woodard of Hastings, a chat friend of Bennett, who attended the funeral of Eva and her children. Woodard had met Eva in person after becoming friends with her and her mother on the Internet and organized more than one Healthy Families Play Group holds Christmas party Participants in the Healthy Families of Barry County play group (above) held their third annual Christmas party Wednesday. Santa showed up to pass out treats and toys, and all the children got their pictures taken with St. Nick. The play group meets the third Wednesday of every month. A spokesperson for the organization said the group was grateful to an those in the county who have helped them over t! <e years with donations and other assistance. organizations like MADD. who puts pressure on the lawmakers of this state. In the village of Nashville, the officers are currently enforcing alcohol- and drug-related driving offenses and let it be known that no drunk driver or anyone under the influence of drugs will get a break. They will be arrested. "Let's remember our lost or injured loved ones by supporting our MADD chapters here and all across lhe country." be continued. They will have made a difference." �Th, rtartnj* Banner - Thuraday. December IS. tew - Page 17 Exchange Young Citizens of Month named Fallen fifefighters "As they watched the procession before the service, children lining the streets held small American flags in the brilliant sun­ shine as an eerie silence hung over the crowds. Their parents held back fears. Flowersfestoonedfiretrucks. Black bunting coveredfirehouses. And high above the sad scene, an American flag hung between two extended fire ladders, making a huge arch that firefighters marched through." Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for December as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Kristinia Kaufman (left) and Lindsay Kam, shown with teacher Jane Merritt. Shelby Sleevi was selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month for December at St. Rose School. He is shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for December, as selected by lhe Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Leanne Pratt, Erin Rube and Kayla Rogers, with teacher John Merritt. Jonathan Garrett, shown hare with teacher Eleanor Vonk (right) and counselor Kathy Gut. is Young Citizen of the Month tor December from Pleasantview Ele­ mentary School. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for December from the Exchange Club of Hastings are Darren Gregory. Stacey Tyrrell. Miranda Endsley. Principal Christopher Cooley, Hilary Hutchins, Jason Griffin and Dan Doyle. - CNN news report 12/9/99 1 watched with millions of other Americans as television broadcast the images from Worcester. Massachusetts, where thousands gathered to honor six fall­ en firefighters. The six firefighters in Worcester were killed in the course of their duties, attempting to rescue two people from a raging warehouse fire. It was the type of task first responders in every one of our communities accept every day Protecting the public safety is a noble and brave calling. While cynicism has infected comers of our country, and too many con­ sider duty and honor relics of the past, it should give us all renewed optimism that so many are willing to take risks to help oth­ ers. The firefighters, paramedics and law enforcement officers in our communities, like the men in Worchester, believe in com­ mitment and community. They arc coura­ geous not because they did not feel fear, but because they were willing to fight fear on our behalf. First responders embody an American tradition of giving back lo their communi­ ties. More than one million first rrroonders protect our cities and towns, and 85 percent of them arc volunteers. As the tragedy in Worcester indicates, they do so at great per­ sonal risk. In October I, 1 had the great honor to qieak in Emmitsburg, Maryland at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. We honored the 95 men and women first responders who died in the line of duty in 1998, and offered their survivors our insuf­ ficient but sincere thanks. 1 consider it an honor to represent the mtonmsoffirst responders in Congress. As on Basic Research, the subcommittee responsible for oversight of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), I feel it is our duty to insure that first responders have the equipment and training to perform their dangerous tasks as safely as possible. Fire fifMng is primarily a community function, but the federal government has opportuni­ ties to aid local fire fighting efforts. For example, wc authorized a 40 percent increase in funding this year, including more money for research in fire and arson prevention. This increase, included in the USFA Authorization bill, has already passed the House and is awaiting action in the Senate. But more important than action taken in Washington is the support first responders fed from their own communities. When wc mourn fallen firefighters and police, there is a merging of both pride and loss. Wc can resolve to tell America that these arc the kinds of people that deserve our highest esteem and support. - STOCKS The tolowing prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT4T Anteritsdi Manar Busch CMS Energy Coca Cols Star Elementary's Young Criizen of the Month for December is Jon Curtiss, shown here with teacher Julie Carlson Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for December are Zach Connor and Molly Wallace, with teacher Alice Gergen. Hastings School System prepared for Y2K, officials say The Board of Education and staff mem­ bers of the Hastings Area School System have completed the process of becoming Year 2000 prepared In completing this process, the Hastings Area School System followed the publica­ tion "Squashing the Millennium Bug. A Year 2000 Compliance Guide for Elcmcntary/Secondary Schools Districts" developed by Department of Education. The cluded identifying all systems, and School the U.S. process in­ equipment, applications and third party relations that must be modified and monitored for Year 2000 compliance. However, even though it is believed that the school system is Year 2000 prepared, there always is the potential for loss of a system. Contingency planning procedures have been developed to correct any unpre­ dictable systems failures. Fall-back proce­ dures have been established to allow the school system to resume operations in case of an application failure. As a precautionary measure, students and staff arc being asked to take home (prior to Dec. 17. when school closes for the holi­ day break) any persona) belongings that would be affected by the loss of electricity and/or heat. 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The school system's information line (945­ 6100) also will contain complete informa­ tion about cancellations and delays. �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 16. 1999 COURT NEWS: A 22-year-old Hastings man who con­ fessed and pleaded guilty lo the June 3 kid­ napping and rape of a local woman at knife-point was sentenced Thursday to spend 40 to 100 yean in prison for the rape and 25 yean in prison for the kidnapping. Michael Ray Mutchie's crime was de­ scribed by Judge James Fisher as "sadistic behavior" as he fashioned the sentenced from the bench in Circuit Court Thursday. Mutchie was arrested by the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Police the day after the crime in which he entered the Middle Lake Grocery Store on Barber Road and attacked lhe clerk after flashing a knife. Mutchie then forced the woman into his car and drove in silence to Saranac u here the woman was able to jump from the car when Mutchie stopped for a pedestrian crossing the street. "All 1 could think about was the knife," the victim testified in October. "I didn't * ant to die." Fisher called Michigan’s newest sentenc­ ing guidelines "woefully inadequate” be­ cause they fail to take into account the bru­ tality of the crime and its affect, not only on the victim but also on the victims' fam­ ily and friends. "I follow lhe guidelines 99 percent of lhe time, but in this case, 1 think they are woe­ fully inadequate." he said. "1 think the guidelines, which provide for a recom­ mended range of 225 months, which is un­ der 19 yean, are wholly inadequate and in fact arc less than the old guidelines. Though the maximum possible sen­ tences on each of the four counts against Mutchie is life in prison, offense variables must be scored numerically as pan of a formula to arrive at a recommended sen­ tence. "1 think we have these new guidelines because of some perceived aberrations in the past and it is advertised as precluding judges from sentencing people when they are mad," said Fisher, adding that the guide­ lines sometimes result in longer sentences for non-assaultive crimes and shorter sen­ tences for dangerous criminals. "I think it shows the shortcomings of the guidelines lo pin in a judge with a numerical scoring system." One offense variable, for example, re­ quires a score for the number of victims. "(The woman) was not the only victim but everyone in her extended family who has contact and love for her. The guidelines also don't consider the danger to society in this case or his likelihood of committing a more serious offense in the future," said Fisher. "He picked her at random, he had no prior relationship with her, there is no explanation for his harmful act. He has no mental illness, no drug use or alcohol abuse and no reduced intellectual capacity." 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CALL 616-948­ 4093. \hthtlt I hunt \ ABANDONED REPO - Bank needs someone to assume pay­ ments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary 1-800­ 672-9604,___________ ________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repossessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800-672-9604, REPO: MUST SELL will look at any offer. 3 bedroom. 2 bath Will move if necessary 1-800­ 672-9604 "It was not due to overwhelming evi­ dence." he said. "This is his first offense of any kind of a criminal nature. He didn't try to avoid his guilt, he straight forward an­ swered what he did." "I'd like to apologize to the victim and the court." said Mutchie before he was es­ corted from the courtroom. In other court business • Jack Dominic Petrucci, 38, was sen­ tenced to eight to IS years in prison on his conviction of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a girl under the age of 13. Petrucci was found guilty during a jury trial on four criminal sexual conduct charges. He was found not guilty on the remaining three. Fisher handed down his sentence after Defense Attorney David Gilbert and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Kuzava argued over whether Fisher should consider acts other than the one for which he was con­ victed. "I believe the court has ample evidence from the sworn testimony of the victim to Find that the defendant did engage in con­ duct of that nature," said Kuzava, referring to sexual penetration. But according to Gilbert, "My client was convicted of one specific act. The jury came back with 'not guilty* on any penetra­ tion." Kuzava argued that Petrucci could have been charged with a number of acts in addi­ tion to the four charges authorized "but it's not practical for us to do that unless wc can obtain specific dates and dela’s. "Just because I didn't bring 50 charges doesn't mean the court can't consider con­ temporaneous acts," Kuzava continued. "There were loo many for her to remem­ ber." Gilbert responded that "the case didn't consist of 50 different acts" end "the prose cutor has the duty to show contemporane­ ous acts and she didn't do that. Now, she wants lhe court to go outside the guide­ lines. She had ample opportunity between February and November to do it" According to Fisher, the victim testified during the November trial to "eight to 15" acts. "It is disappointing for me to have to stand before the court asking the court to sentence him on CSC Second," said Kuzava. "I wholly feel the jury made a sad mistake." According to the victim's mother, "My daughter and 1 deal with this on a daily ba­ sis." she told Fisher. "It doesn't go away. I wish I could tell her that after today, it won't affect her any further. That won't happen. I wish I could take it away from her instead of watching her struggle with ft. "fd like him out of her life," she contin­ ued. Petrucci told the court he is trying to change his life. "I've always been a believer in God and what he has to offer and Fve been waiting for him to do something for me," said Petrucci. "In jail, I realized I'm lhe one who has to make and effort." Fisher noted that the new sentencing guidelines do not consider psychological impact on the family of the victim, the victim's input during the sentencing pro­ cess or the defendant's lack of remorse. "The victim has asked for a sentence that would allow her to get to adulthood with­ out having to worry about him interfering with her life again," said Fisher. "I think that's a reasonable request" • Kenneth Koan Jr., 17, of Hastings, was sentenced to 60 days in jail with credit for 49 days served and two years probation on his conviction of setting fire the grassland behind Hastings High School last month. More than five acres was burned when Koan allegedly said he started the fire in an attempt to bum the school. "The court is well aware of his unfortu­ nate and terrille background," said Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley, "and the prognosis for him to lead a law abiding life is not good." Crowley was referring to Koan's own victimization in the past. "Our sincere hope is that Mr. Koan can turn things around and we do wish him weli," said Crowley. "I appreciate Mr. Crowley's comments," said defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill. "I've found him (Koan) to be aware of what he's done. I can't say I've found him to be remorseful. I certainly hope he finds success in his life." "I am sorry for burning the field." said Koan. "I just want to move on and clean my act up before it gets out of hand." Fisher agreed. "Thai's all any of us want for you," said Fisher. • Nathaniel McClure, 22, of Portland was given a one year delayed sentence on his charge of fleeing and eluding police last ABANDONED REPO. Bank needs someone to assume, will move if nccessarv. Call Delta Homes, 1-800-968-7376. 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See COURT NEWS ...continued on page 19 �The Hastings Banner Thursday. December 16. 1999 - Page 19 A semi-truck which tipped over on M­ 66 al Casgrove Street in Nashville Friday left the ng and the crane it was hauling on its side just a few feet from a residence. No one was was hurt and no hazardous materials were spilled. (Photos by Lori Silsbee) Semi tips over in Nashville A one-vehicle accident last Friday afternoon on M-66 and Casgrove in Nashville left a semi truck tipped over and a trailer carrying a crane on its side. Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes said the accident happened about 4 p.m. At lhe scene, the Nashville Fire Department and Nashville officer Jeffery Miller assisted the driver out of the rig. Barnes said he had very minor injuries, and was more shaken up than anything. The police chief said the semi tipped over while trying to make a turn. "Upon further investigation." said Barnes, "it was found that the cradle that held the crane boom had broke off. so that when lhe driver made a turn, ii swung out from lhe trailer, causing the trailer and semi lo tip on their sides.” Barnes said his department was assisted by the stale police. Two wreckers were called from Grand Rapids lo right lhe truck and trailer and crane. "No hazardous materials were spilled.” he said. M-66 was shut down until about 9:30 p.m. said Barnes The driver was not trans­ ported to a hospital. No drugs or alcohol were considered lo be a factor in the accident, he said. Norris retires after 26 years as trooper Michigan State Police Trooper Bob Norris (right' retired Tuesday after 26 years with the department. Norris, who spent 19 years with the Hastings Team, which later became the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, said his years in law enforcement were interesting. "There were times when it was 'edious but there are also times when its interesting and that's what I'll miss." he said. "There have been more good times than bad." Norris said he stayed in Hastings for so many years because "it's a nice community to live in and raise kids in." He was honored at the Post Tuesday by present and past employees Here, he is thanked tor his service by Post Commander. Lt. Gary Newell, left. Rutland forming special assessment for moth spraying A resolution declaring Rutland Charter Township's intent to create a township­ wide special assessment district for the eradication and control of gypsy moths was approved at a meeting of the board last week. A public hearing on the matter is set to be held Jan. 25 al 7 p.m. in the township hall. More information on acres to be sprayed and the costs involved will be available at that ■earing. “It (the district) does not apply to those who do not want to be in the (spray) district.'* said Supervisor Robert Edwards. "What we're trying to do is to provide a way for repayment." Edwards explained that during last year's spray program, about SI.000 was not paid by lhe residents who asked to have their property sprayed, leaving the township with lhe lab. Five townships won’t be sprayed for gypsy moths Five township governments in Barry County have chosen to not participate in the Michigan Department of Agriculture Gypsy Moth Suppression Program for the year 2000 They include Baltimore. Castleton. Johnstown. Maple Grove and Woodland. If you are a resident in one of the afore­ mentioned townships and reported a prob­ lem with gypsy moths, you will not be sprayed in lhe year 2000. If you would like a list of private aerial contractors or more information on homeowner options please call the Barry Conservation District office al (616) 948­ 8056 COURTS Cont. from page 18 which he did. "I believe this young man deserves an opportunity and no one else suffered more than he did." said Goulooze. "His arm is in a sling now and he's had two brushes with death. He has lost lime at work and I think he has changed his life." "I realize it was a stupid thing to do." said McClure "I hope you have some appreciation for the dangerousness of what you did." said Fisher. "Il was dangerous to the officers and to every one else on the road." McClure must abide by lhe rules of pro­ bation for the next year until sentencing. Those rules include having no moving vio­ lations that involve speeding or careless and reckless driving. He was given a restricted license to drive only to doctor appointments and to visit his probation agent Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cali. .945-9554 With a special assessment district, individuals who fail lo pay will have the cost applied to their lax bill. In other business, the board: • Approved a recreational contract with the YMCA of Barry County for $2,900 to be paid in full by Aug. I. 2000. • Approved the 2000 meeting dale schedule. Meetings will continue to be held the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Township Hall at 2461 Heath Road. • Heard a report from Edwards that the Central Barry County Sewer and Water Authority is moving along with plans to build a sewer and water system in Castleton. Rutland. Hastings. Carlton townships. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 4 6L. EFI V-B. all power options. II7.CMX) miles, dealer maintained. Car can be viewed at Barry Twp PI) 201 E. Orchard. Delton • NOTICE • PICK UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA PROTECT YOUR CAR. TRUCK OR VAN BEFORE WINTER DE-TARING. WASHING WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SHAMPOO MOTOR CLEANING COMBINAT ON SPECIALS, etc Join the nursing assistant class at Thornapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others The class will be he'd January 13 through January 28 and is not in session on weekends After suc­ cessful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10 per hour Apply for this opportuni­ ty in person by January 7 at Thomapple Manor ‘(for nappie . 2700 Nashville Rd &fanor Hastings. Ml 49058 1994 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr. SD The Barry County Courthouse was locked up tight Thursday and extra security measures were taken as a number of convicted felons were sentenced by Judge James Fisher. Sources said a threat against the court resulted in the added secu­ rity Thursday. Here. Security Officer George Winick checks people entering the courthouse. Sentence hearings continued without incident and no attacks or in­ juries were reported. , .... ............... .. ... .. .. ..... - GIFT CERTIFICATES - EARN $9.00 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN CAR FOR SALE Beefed up security... Send them HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP The minutes of the meeting of the Barty County Board of Commissioners held Dec. 14, 1999 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD . HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E W BLISS) 616 / 945-5607 RNs/LPNs Wc currently have one full time position and one part time position opening for RNs/LPNs. The full posi­ tion will be 72 hours per two week pay period with hours from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. The part lime position will be 40-48 hours per two week pay period with varying hours of 6 a.m.to 2 p.m. and 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Long term care experience would be a plus. We have excellent wages, benefits and working conditions. If interested in this opportunity to join a great team, BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! submit your resume to: Director of Nursing All bids can be refused by Tw p. Submit bids by 12-31-99 to 'Qidrnapple - 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 4905K EOE 1-800-237-2379 Barry Township P.O. Box 705. Delton. MI 49046 Real Estate Owners In loving memory of Look Around PROTECT YOUR GROUND Gordon Irons /husband, father and grandfather). who left us Dec. /?. 1998. to be with our Heavenly Father "We finance all types of real estate property." • Vacation Properties • Single-wide Homes w/Land • Vacant Land & Farms • Investment & Commercial • Multiple-use Properties • Home Improvements • Extra Cash It's been a year since you left us unexpectedly Wc were left with an emptiness that we had never experienced before We felt so lost. 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Warren Loan Officer NZbank Call today, and ask for Larry Warren. 1-888-667-8456 t �Page 20 The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 16.1999 New Barry County deputies introduced by sheriff Barry County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer has introduced the newest members of his office including three deputies hired re* cently to replace the three officers assigned to Middleville. The fourth deputy was hired to fill the vacancy left by Dar Leaf, who serves as the county's school liaison officer. DeBoer Seifert is also a firearms instructor and a chemical agent (pepper gas) instructor. "His talents will be put to good use." said DeBoer. Seifert is married and lives in Barry County. • Kevin D. Erb. 35. is from the Woodland area and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He has re­ ceived his associate's degree from Grand Rapids Community College, where he also received his police academy training. "Kevin is a new police officer, but comes well recommended from both prior employers and the instructors al the academy." said DeBoer. Natural Resources as a conservation officer in 1996. Prior to that, he was a Hastings Police Reserve Officer and returned to Hastings in 1997. Garza was first hired as a civil process server for the Sheriffs office and was pro­ moted to full deputy in 1999. He is married and lives in Barry County. Erb is single and lives in the Woodland area. • Joel Garza. 36. is from San Benito. Texas, and is a United States Navy veteran who moved to Michigan in 1986. He attended the Northern Michigan University Police Academy in Marquette and joined the Michigan Department of said. • James E. Fawcett. 44. originally is from Illinois and began his law enforce­ ment career at the Lake Odessa Police Department in 1978. He received his police academy training at Kalamazoo Regional Police Academy and has attended several specialized courses in traffic accident reconstruction. Fawcett is also a firearms instructor, a police driving instructor and will be used as such in Barry County, said DeBoer. He is married and lives in the county. • Nicholas J. Seifert. 35. is originally from DeWitt. He transferred recently from the Middleville Police Department after serving them since 1993. Nick started his law enforcement career in 1992 at lhe Nashville Police Department in Barry County. He has an associate's degree from Lansing Community College, where he re­ ceived his police academy training. Kevin Erb Nick Seifert Jim Fawcett Joel Garza START SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT DREISBACH 2000 PONT. SUNFIRE “SUN & SOUND AUTO., SUNROOF, C.D., CRUISE. TILT, KEYLESS REMOTE WAS *15,591* •nusux WLUCttSE.WWlTODEAlCT AFTER REBATE 1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA • MSK C.D. CHANCER, POWER . 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Mon & Wed 8-7 Tues, Thus & Fri 8-5 Dreisbach Pontiac Owsmowu GMCTukx 328 Norm Mkhgan Avenue, Hastings 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON RESTORED, EXCELLENT CONDITION, V8, SHARP, REDUCED I $4f800 1997 PONTIAC 2 DOOR. 3800 V8, JET BLACK. HEW TIRES, ONE OWHER. AUTO. AIR, NICE! 07month* 1993 GMC � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-12-23.pdf df5a4235bea8fea59613d99353546a6f PDF Text Text The Hastings VOLUME 146, NO. 51 Twp. sewer authority to seek system by Shelly Suiter Staff Writer Four township supervisors have agreed to explore the possibility of constructing a $7 million regional wastewater system last Thursay when they met as the Central Barry County Sewer a.id Water Authority. The proposed regional system would ser­ vice three specific areas covering parts of Hastings. Rutland. Castleton and Carlton Townships, though construction is likely years away. "We know we're not going to gel this immediately, but maybe we could be con­ sidered for financing," said board chairman Bob Edwards. The board plans to have Capital Consul­ tant Engineers compile projected costs and to hire a consultant to help formulate fi­ nancing options. The proposed regional system would in­ volve installing sewage pipes in three ser­ vice areas in the south, west and north sec­ tions of the county, mainly around Thor­ napple. Leach, Middle. Lower and Algo­ nquin lakes and some aieas tn between/ "You would need all three service areas for it to be financially feasible." Engineer Gary Amok! told the board. Three pump stations would be placed in each of the three areas, according to the proposal, and one or two SBR (Sequence Batch Reactor) treatment plants would be constructed, said Hastings Township Su­ pervisor Dick Thomas. "An SBR plant handles the total (treatment) job and does it better (than other systems) and that 1 think is best for us." he said. A modular SBR plant treats 100,000plus gallons in batches using a flow­ through process before discharging into a nearby river. "It's a batch system which processes three to four cycles per day." said Arnold. "It removes 99 percent of most pollutants Thomas explained that if an SBR plant is approved, discharge would be into the Thomapple River. He added that a special assessment dis­ trict would be the only practical means of collecting hook-up fees and that if the SBR plant is approved, the most feasible site is rear the Thomapple Manor on McKeown Road offM-79. "If you discharge into the Thomapple River, it has to travel a certain distance be­ fore it gets to Hastings where the city is also discharging." said Arnold. He added a See SEWER continued page 2 Nativity scene in Hastings gets a facelift The nativity bcene cl tile cot.w. of 3Ute and BrosJwaym front of the Barry County courthouse has gotten a facelift this year. No public funding was used for repainting and refurbishing the "participants' in the "First Christmas' representation. Donations frotn private indhltl—Is waro collected and the work was done earlier this year to have it ready for the holiday season. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings Schools prepared for Y2K by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The buses are gassed up. the computer files are backed up, the students have taken home all class pels and other items that could be affected by a power failure, and banking institutions and other businesses serving the Hastings Area School System have been contacted to make sure they are ready when the clock strikes midnight Jan. Holiday pause that refreshes The Coca-Cola Company's famous Christmas truck, complete with holiday lights and trimmings, paid a visit to Hastings Tuesday evening, thanks to the efforts of the local chapter of the Jaycees The truck was parked at the lot at Wal-Mart, and shoppers were invited to stop in tor a look and to listen to some music. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 1. In short, as many preparations as could be made have been done to ready the school district for potential problems due to Y2K, according to Steve Harbison, director of operational services for the district. Harbison made a presentation to the Hastings School Board Monday regarding the district's Y2K emergency plan. He said a committee has been meeting for several months to prepare the plan, which deals with the potential for computerized equip­ ment failure if embedded chips read the date ”00" as 1900 and subsequently crash. See Y2K, continued on page 2 Barry Volunteer Center receives *51,000 grant The Volunteer Center of Barry County and Barry County United Way have been given a grant for $51,725 from the Michigan Community Service Jennifer Richards of the Volunteer Center of Barry County (left) and Bonnie Ballinger of the Barry Community Foundation pose with one of the posters the volunteer center is selling for $5 apiece to raise matching funds for a recently awarded S51.725 state grant. I Commission. The grant was part of $646,725 in Volunteer Investment Grants (VIGs) awarded statewide to community-based, volunteer, non-profit agency partnerships that designate and support an agency to function as a community volunteer re­ source center. The grants arc given to partnerships that support volunteerism and community ser­ vice. leverage local funds for permanent agency endowments housed with a com­ munity foundation that will help sustain the activities of a community volunteer re­ source center, and plan at least two com­ munity-wide service projects whiJi mvct community needs and demonstrate measur­ able community results. Kyle Caldwell, executive director of the MCSC. said that "a local volunteer re­ source center creates partnerships among nonprofit organizations, businesses and schools, provides volunteer resources and opportunities, and engages youth, adults and senior citizens in volunteer activities that connect them to each other and im­ prove the overall quality of life in the community." The grant to the Volunteer Center of Barry County will be matched locally with $77,587 that will be deposited in an en­ dowment fund at the Barry Community Foundation. Jennifer Richards, director of the volun­ teer center, said the center will raise the matching funds through direct solicitations and other fund-raising activities, including selling posters for $5 apiece that caricature the city of Hastings. The Volunteer Center of Barry County has been open since May of 1999. Its pur­ pose is to promote volunteerism and act as a clearinghouse for those wishing to volun­ teer at agencies and organizations through­ out the county. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner Thursday December 23 1999 Y2K, continued from page 1 Harbison said the committee used the publication "Squashing the Millennium Bug — A Year 2000 Compliance Guide for Elementary/Sccondary Schools and School Districts" as a guide to preparing for Y2K. The district looked at all of its potentially affected systems, including heating and cooling, wide area and local computer net­ works. fire alarms, telephone systems, computer file servers, elevators, copiers, printers, and school buses Written assurances that they were Y2K compliant were obtained from banking and utility companies serving the district, he said. All staff members traveling over the hol­ idays. particularly by commercial airliner, were asked to let their supervisor know they were doing so in the event failures af­ fecting transportation occur. An employee has been assigned to check each building in the school system Jan. I to verify electrical power, boiler operation, and presence of a water supply. Harbison said. Radio and telephone systems also will be checked, and buses will be started to make sure they are running. In the event of loss of electricity, Harbi­ son said, an emergency generator al the high school can be used to operate food service refrigerators and freezers, provide emergency lighting, and allow minimal boiler operation. A portable generator can be transported from building to building to supply power to other schools in the district, he said. If there is no natural gas, each district building will be monitored, and if tempera­ tures approach the freezing mark, water will be drained from the pipes. If there is no water, he said, the district will monitor the situation and determine once the water comes back on if its quality is acceptable The number of requests for substitute teachers on Monday. Jan. 3, will be moni­ tored Jan. 2. "The first priority will be to attempt to fill teacher needs from the school system substitute teacher list." Harbison said. "If the (district) is unable to obtain a sufficient number of substitute teachers, an emer­ gency school closing will be announced." Should there be difficulty placing school buses on the road, he said, the first option will be to place students from affected routes on unaffected routes. The second op­ tion will be to implement a system of double bus runs where possible. If it becomes necessary to declare an emergency school closing as a result of a transportation emergency or lack of water, electricity or heat, the announcement of the closing of school will be made by 5:30 p.m. Jan. 2. he said. Should an emergency closing be necessary because of a personnel shortage, the announcement of school clos­ ing will be made by 5:30 a.m. Jan* 3. Should a closing, delayed opening, or change in transportation arrangements be necessary. Harbison said, radio station WBCH (100 I FM) will be notified. The district's information line (945-6100) will also contain complete information about cancellations and delays. Should an area-wide emergency as a re­ sult of Y2K be declared, he said, the high school will be used as an emergency shelter for members of the community. Harbison said "we fee’ we are covered in terms of most situations." School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said he does not expect the district to expe­ rience any problems due to Y2K. "We ex­ pect if anything happens it's probably go- told the department that there were animals trapped inside, as Jill rehabilitates animals, said Wilson. "We cannot estimate how many animals were killed in the fire. We have had varying estimates because some of them got away, and as we were fighting the fire, cats were turning up alive." said Wilson. Wilson said Jill told him she had 20 cats, four dogs, and two to seven raccoons. "There were raccoons coming out of the burning house." said Wilson. “She thought NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Humane Society will meet Jan. 3 The Berry County chapter of the Humane Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 3. al its office. 106 E. State St.. Hastings. Nominations for board members will be accepted, and voting will take place. Dues paying member? have un­ til Jan. 3 to nominate and can do so by either writing the Humane Society at P.O Box 386. Hastings. MI. 49058, or by calling 945-0602 New Year's Day potluck planned Maple Leaf Grange will have a pothick dinner at I p.m Saturday, Jan. I. Meat and drinks will be furnished, but those planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to pus. Music and dancing are planned for after the meal. Those able to play mu­ sical instruments are asked to bnng them along. Sunfield church sets Blood drive Sunfield United Brethren Church on M-43 will be host for the first area blood drive of the year 2000 on Mon­ day afternoon. Jan. 3. Demon may stop in at the church between 1:30 and 615 p.m. Besides helping the Red Cross meet the post­ holiday blood need, donors are treated to a light lunch of sandwiches, home­ made soups and cookies. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. Township Supervisor Dick Thomas and Castleton Township Supervisor, Justin W. Cooley. Not pictured are Hastings Township Clerk Bonnie Crittenden and Rutland Township Supervisor. Bob Edwards. Twp. sewer authority to seek system, cont. from page 1 See Y2K, continued on page 3 Fire kills animals, destroys house A house fire at 9901 Guy Road in Nashville Tuesday morning was declared a total loss, and left several animals dead The Nashville Fire Department received the call at 5:22 a m., said fire chief Bill Wilson Owners David and Jill Leboeuf Trie Central Barry County bewer and Water Authority looks over maps of the proposed regional wastewater system From left are Carlton Township Supervisor David Kaiser, county surveyor Brian Reynolds (hidden), Hastings for sure she had lost one of her dogs, a Saint Bernard, but he came around about two hours into the fire." Wilson said David received minor bums to his arm. and was advised to seek medical ewe. Bellevue Fire Department members brought water to the scene, said Wilson, and he turned away Vermontville Fire De­ partment. who also came to assist. Wilson said the department left the scene at 8:45 a.m. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and there have been several theories as to how it started, ^aid Wilson. "They will be staying with iheir daughter (while they figure things out)." said Wil­ son. Now Year's party planned for teens A New Year's Eve Lock-in party for area teen-agers is being planned for 7:30 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday at the Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. The local band "Road Apple Pie" will perform. The evening also will include pizza, snacks, N64s. door prizes, sports, re­ frigerator box sumo fights, swimming and perhaps even jello wrestling. Cort is $5 and all area high school discharged permit would be required from the Department of Environmental Quality and applications for such permits arc due by July I. If the board opts to use a lagoon system, they could likely tic in to lagoons in either Rutland Township or Nashville or both, he said. According to Arnold, the regional system includes 20 to 25 different, small housing developments. Arnold stressed that the townships would need 51 percent of the residents in each of the three service areas in favor of hooking up to the system, for an estimated cost of $14,000 per homeowner, to make the pro­ ject financially feasible. According to Edwards, surveys on Algo­ nquin Lake have not yet reached 51 percent support while Carlton Township Supervi­ sor David Kaiser said support on Leach Lake was at about 10 to 15 percent, accord­ ing to the last survey. He projected a 10 to 20 percent growth rate over the next 20 years. "If you have a treatment plant, you could exceed that growth and what could hold the growth back is the lack of a wastewater treatment." Arnold pointed out. "The rates would be relatively high, in the $30 to $55 (per month) range. With a relatively low number of customers, the cost tends to in­ crease. Maybe you could share operations with all of Barry County." Lon C. Wiswell has been promoted at Hastings City Bank tn training and llon/kTis Club director Wiswell joined the staff in May 1995 as a customer service representative and con­ currently worked as a third grade teacher at Delton Kellogg Elementary. She is taking over for Jcralce Sheldon, who will be retir­ ing on Dec 31. Wiswell holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and education from the University of Colorado and the University of Denver A Colorado native, she now lives in Hastings with her husband Jack, their son. Brandon, and daughter. Sydney. Lori C. Wiswell UnlHMlrt Fr«« Drink IUI1II1 I .25c Corn Rtfdli Woman accused of sex with Juvenile HASTINGS - A 22-year-old Hastings woman accused of having sex on numerous occasions with a 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct. According to Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings City Police Department, Dawn Hammond allegedly had sex with the boy in Hastings between Oct. 1 and Dec. 20 of 1998 six or seven times. Hammond is free on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting a Dec. 29 preliminary examination. The fifth annual Art Auction and dinner, held recently by the Thornappk Arts Council of Barry County, has raised more than $9,000. according to final financial tabulations. The record-setting proceeds will be used to help support cultural enrich­ ment programs, fine arts scholarships for local students and other community Man faces sexual assault charges av Mpas ansi £« ar m shows stutt aftu y o* auumus STMTS SATURDAY: O GALAXY QUEST (PG) m P^r^ust think the auction has turned SAT 5 00 7 25 9 45 SUNMTU-W 12 30 2 45 5 00. 7 25.9 45 SAT LS 11 50 the comer from going out to dinner and purchasing some good art to in­ Purchase Lori Wiswell earns City Bank promotion POLICC B€fiT: Arts auction raises $9,000 yond if need be." Members of the Art Auction-Dinner Committee who helped contribute to its success were Lyn Briel, Arts Coun­ cil managing director; Connie Dow; Sue Albrecht; Kathleen Crane, corre­ sponding secretary ; Dana Drummond Rittenberg; Pat Scnsiba and Theresa A public hearing on the matter will be scheduled after the board finalizes the ex­ pected costs, said Thomas. The board did not discuss a waler system during the meeting because "you can make people hook up to a sewer system, but you can't make them hook up to a water sys­ tem,” said Edwards. HASTINGS 4 students are invited. The party is being sposnored by the Peace Church Youth Group. vesting in a good cause, said Arts Council President Theresa Purchase. "People are still purchasing what they like, but they're going above and be­ In any case, anyone living within 200 feet of the sewer line would be required by law to hix»k up to the system. The board speculated it could require each customer to pay up to $7,500 up front to connect plus a certain amount per year on their tax bills to reach the full $14,000 in order for the board to pay off the bonds. 4 B 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ I I I I ■ I STUART LIHU PG) mu. ThuRS445 6 45 8 50 FRl i> X 2 X 4 45 SAT 4 45. 6 45 8 50 SUHIMHUW 12X 2X 445 6 45 8 50 SAT LS ’ 1 00 MN GIVES SUNDAY (R» THURS a»ta6 X 9 40 FRImijm 12 00 3 20 SAT 2 45 6 00 910 SUS.MTUW 11 X 2 45 6 00 9 10 TOY STORY 2'Gl THURS 6 25 8 45 FRl 11 X 1 40 4 00 SAT 4 X 6 25 8 45 SUNNI YU W ' 1 X i 40 4 X 6 25 8 45 SAT LS H 00 HASTINGS - Charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct have been issued against a 19-year-old Hastings man who allegedly had sex with a 14-year-old Grand Rapids girl several times since September of 1998, according to Deputy Chief Mike Leedy of the Hastings City Police Department. Jason Miller was arraigned on the charges Dec. 22 and he is free on a $25,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting a Jan. 12 preliminary examination. If convicted, he could be sentenced to a maximum possible penalty of life in prison. Also charged recently with criminal sexual conduct in an unrelated case was Terry Hendricks. 40. He is free on a $25,000 personal recognizance bond awaiting a Dec. 29 preliminary examination. Woman faces embezzlement charge HASTINGS - A 30-year-old former employee of Thomapple Motors m Hastings accused of taking $1,700 in cash on her last day working for the business has been charged with embezzling $1,000 to $20,000. according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Michelle Leann Hall of Lansing was arraigned on the charge Dec. 17 and is free on a $2,500 personal recognizance bond awaiting a Dec. 29 preliminary examination. Hall allegedly told police she put the cash into the deposit envelope taken to a bank by a delivery driver on Oct 29. END OF DATS R ThuRS' ’5 FRl 11 X 2 X Student exposes himself in school SLEEPY HOLLOW R THURS 5 X 9 50 FRI5X SAT LS ONLY 12 20 ----------------- COUPON....................... ONE FREE 46OZ POPCORN WITH THIS A0 E*P'°ES 1 ’ CC-e HASTINGS - A 19-year-old Hastings High School special education student who allegedly exposed himself to a 15-year-old female student while she was talking on a hallway phone at the school may be charged with indecent exposure. Hastings City Police reported the incident occurred Dec. 14 and that the man admitted to committing the act, but didn’t know why. Police said the school has had similar problems with the man in the past �Th* Hasting, Banner - Bunday. December 23. iggg - Peg, 3 Holiday blues can be cured, Middleville psychologist says by Mary McDonough Staff Wnter It's Christmastime again, and white the holiday season may bring smiles and feel­ ings of anticipation for some, for others the "season to be jolly" is actually the "season to be melancholy " People are al greater risk of becoming slightly to seriously depressed during the holidays, according to Middleville psychol­ ogist Julie Schaefer-Space. Their depres­ sion can usually be traced to issues of fam­ ily, she said. "The greatest pain is because of an alter­ ation in the family, a death in the family, or a change in what they believe is a nor­ mal family " The holidays trigger gnef from such changes or losses, she said Sometimes those experiencing the holiday blues don't realize what is bothering them. *1 had one client who was depressed ev­ ery November and December," she said. In counseling, the client revealed that her grandmother and grandfather had both died dining the month of December. In addition, after further digging into the causes of her depression, the client "was finally able to convey that she'd had ea abortion 12 yean prior after Thanksgiving.* The abortion and deaths of her grandparents "brought tremen­ dous grieving" to the client around the Thanksgiving aad Christmas holidays. Schaefer-Space said. It is helpful to those who've experienced changes in their family to acknowledge those changes and talk about them, Schae­ fer-Space said. "Find someone to talk with or reminisce with." she recommended. Thoae feeling grief during the holidays can also surround themselves with positive things, she said, such as good musk, exer­ cise or holiday treats. "Be around a support system if you have one." she said. "If you don't have one. it's important to step away and see what sup­ port could be developed for you. Get con­ nected with a church, or do volunteering, or get involved in a project Do something that gives you a sense of purpose or be­ longing." There are many who don't have a solid support system, she said. Thoae who don't "may jest have to look for each other" to provide support in lieu of family, she said. Talk to a minister or family doctor or Y2K, continued front page 2 people from the community to see if there are other people they know who are lonely." she advised. Some experiencing holiday depression increase their use of alcohol or drugs, Schaefer-Space said. These substances are actually depressants, she said, and can worsen the emotional condition of people taking them. Some sink so deeply into depression they become immobilized or contemplate suicide or other forms of self-injury, she Mid. “This is a very busy time of year for mental health professionals for this very reason." Family doctors and mental health counselors can help those who are de­ pressed, she said. "Some of my clients only take anti-de­ pressants over the holiday season," she said. After the New Year they are able to climb out of their low stale, she said. Holiday blues can also be triggered by anxiety, Schaefer-Space said. "Some people have anxiety around the holidays. Maybe they've got too much to do and too little time." It is all right to say no when faced with too many holiday activities, she said. "Don't overcommit yourself." Those busy during the season should "incorporate in their days some quiei rime," she suggested. Those who air overextended should also ask for help, she said. "I have a lot of wives angry because they have to handle all the Christinas stuff — shopping, cooking, wrapping presents, planning and coordinating. The bottom line is they've never asked for help. They think they have to do it all." Partners can be asked to run errands or otherwise lend assis­ tance, she said. Spouses and others con­ nected to people suffering from anxiety dur­ ing the holidays need to "open up their hearts and minds to being able to help," Schaefer-Space said. Those pushing too hard during the holi­ days need to "slow down long enough to remember the real reason for Christmas." Schaefer-Space said. "They need to step away from the conunercialism and compe­ tition and take a moment to value their partners and families." Inner reflection can focus on the fact that the new year is a time for new beginnings, she said. "We can inventory ourselves knd see how we can do things even better" — things like trying not to take loved ones for granted, or mak­ ing sure that "the last opportunity you had to be with someone you love has been pos­ itive." Even if relarisns with that person are strained or tinged with anger, she said, "take a moment to acknowledge their value." Schaefer-Space also suggested people "take time to do something kind for some­ one else." Some holiday family activities can be centered on performing acts of kind­ ness and "teaching our youth to be giving without expecting to be receiving," she said. The Christinas season can be difficult for teens, she said. Often "they're struggling to get through to Christinas vacation. They’re used up about a week before Christmas va­ cation. That's why teens get sick over Christmas. They've pushed and (have got­ ten) run down. These kids may need extra support" over the holidays, she said. The holidays may also be a difficult time for the elderly, she said. They may be grieving over a spouse who has died, or are unable to get out to purchase gifts and feel inadequate as a result. "People should take lime to visit loves ones who are alone" during the holidays, she said. There is "a lot of loneliness" over the holidays, she said. "If you know someone who is alone, try to connect with them," she suggested. "We have to learn to be sen­ sitive to each other about each individual's need and find a way to communicate with each other. The greatest gift of all is com­ passion." Many different situations can contribute to holiday depression, she said A single mother may not be able to afford presents for her children. F unifies may have con­ flicts over how to spend the holidays with relatives. Some people are unable to be with their families during the holidays be­ cause they are working or traveling, etc. The solution to figuring out which fami­ ly's house to go to for Christmas is to "take turns from year to year," she said. Blended families are "often dealing with four families," she said. Those families should try to communicate and collaborate with each other to make holiday schedules easier and make sure children are not get­ ting overly inundated with presents, she said. Sometimes divorced parents become competitive about what they buy for their children for Christmas, trying to outdo each other in the present department, she said. Those parents should "step away and rc-cvaluate the whole meaning of Christ­ mas," she said. Those who are going to be alone for Christmas and/or New Year's can find out­ side activities to keep them busy, she said. "Seek out activities fap singles. There are dinners you can go to. Singles affairs. ing to be no more than we would experi­ ence if we had a bad ice storm. We would do the same (emergency procedures) in that In other action at Monday's meeting, the board accepted the resignation of Business Manager Todd Mora, who left the district to take a job as business manager at Com­ stock Public Schools near Kalamazoo. Mon will be replaced by Barbara Hunt who is currently a controller at a Grand Rapids law firm. Hunt has not been offi­ cially appointed yet but is expected to be­ gin her duties with the district Jan. 3. The board also authorized the purchase of five school buses for $270,375. The dis­ trict will borrow money to pay for the buses and pay the funds back over a sixyear period. Schoessel said. An installment loan was necessary because of district bud­ geting concerns. Schoessel said. New buses were needed, he said, because some of the district's older buses have deteriorated so badly it is no longer feasible to repair them. Also Monday, the board accepted a com­ bined total of $10,590 ia cash and mer­ chandise from former teacher Emmalene McConnell. Hastings Manufacturing Co, Hastings High School science teacher Steve Kaiser and his wife. Peg. artist Larry Braithwaite, transportation department em­ ployee Jim Vreuple. and the Pleasantview PTO. The PTO raised $1 JOO by collecting pop cans and donated the money for a new sign at the school. /Ko.vtiA$e £ice.nses Thanh-Ngo. Hastings Rickey Eugene Argo. Freeport and Kathy Kayleen Argo. Freeport religion that the end of the world is com­ ing. she said. The end of existence is "the most frightening concept, especially to teens and children,' she said. Parents should talk to their children, she said, and if they seem particularly anxious about the millennium change, they can be reassured. If parents are going to be away New Year's Eve. she said, and one or more of their children are anxious about Y2K. the parents, might warn to revise their plan, and make sure they are at home, close to home, or easily reached that evening. The holidays, ra&er than being a time for dwelling on the negative. SchaeferSpace said, can be a time for focusing on the positive. "You can look at them as an opportunity," she said. This time of the year can used io "value yourself aad oth­ ers." she said, and a time to "keep striving to be better and better about how we treat each other." "We finance all type* of real estate property." Flexfab helps needy families Employees at Flexfab collected $1,171 In pop can do.iations for their 15th annual food drive. The money was used to buy Christmas food baskets for 48 local families. 34 of which were identified by Love Inc. Employees made donations, delivered baskets and earned the groceries. Co-chainng the event have been Sue LaJoye (pictured at left). Sue Finkbeiner (right) and Cindy Brumm and Pat Freeman. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER Michelle Claire Dykstra, Ada. Timothy John Gates. Hickory Corners and Marsha Ann Hampton. Hickory Cor­ Teresa Lynn Perotta. Hastings Ardyth James Herbert. Delton and Bar­ bara Luella Cox. Dehon. William Lee Dryer. Jr.. Lakeville. Ind. and Gaye Dee Luedke. Lakeville. Ind Donald Wayne Milligan. Delton and Cynthia Anne Moss. Delton. Hai-Duy-Vu-Nguyen. Hastings and Tam- Maybe they might waat to volunteer at a soup kitchen. They can lessen their own pain by helping out others who are in pein." Those who waat to stay home alone can still celebrate, she said, by planning a spe­ cial meal, purchasing a gift for themselves, or engaging in a special activity or bobby. "Sometimes I’ve had people focus on a cer­ tain program on the radio or television that makes them feel joyful." Those who are alone can real videos, write letters, write in a journal, make phone calls, and even e­ mail others, she said. Pets can alleviate loneliness, aad may even be able to be borrowed to help people get through a holiday, she said. A big stressor for some this year is the threat of societal collapse because of Y2K problem^ Schaefer-Space said. T^nagwx ia particular are "scared about Y2K," as are children who are being taught through their Real Estate Owners Ermanno Pcrra, Milano. Italy and Pauline Sclafam. Middleville David Shane Sprague. Nashville and Ginger Ann Johnson. Nashville Darnel Percy Phillips. Delton and ners. Bob E. Alan Roberts. Woodland and Wends Ann Lang. Woodland Keith LeeRoy McKelvey. Hastings and The cure to hoHday blues Is connecting with others, local psychologist JuBe Schaefer-Space says. ^Wedding Announcements Let us help you announce that very important day with an announcement (rum our complete line of Invitations, Reception Cards, Tliank Yous and more. Slop by our office and see one of our Wedding Specialist*. 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-9554 �LETTERS from our readers... Don’t paint all GOP with broad brush Let’s put the predators on the defensive To the editor: Concerning the "Firn Friday Gun Control forum." initially, David Stevens was contacted to debate another Barry County resident on gun control. He agreed but with no date given His first surpnsc was when he read in the Banner about it. The second surprise was his opponent being State Rep. Lauro Baird, one of the most rabid anti-gun legislators in Lansing. The date was so soon he had to scramble to get anyone to help. Can you spell sandbagged? The anti-gun side had gotten Ms. Baird without informing any­ one Mark tnglenh didn't even know it. This was an attempt to ambush the pro­ gun side. Ms. Baird thought this was to be a cakewalk, coming to a small town io dazzle die hicks. Upon arriving she tried to change the rules to suit her agenda. Instead of a 10­ minute give and take, statement and rebut­ tal. she asked for and received the change she wanted She could make statements with impunity If it hadn't been for her aide tn the back of the room coaching her, she might not have been able to remember the dubious "facts" she gave out. She insinuated that all citizens who believe tn pro-gun rights were “Bullies, loud thugs, who made death threats through hate mail, phone calls and (GASP) even e-mail. One inappropriate remark was heard by an individual whose question the would not answer. The remark made about recognizing individuals there were I believe the Michigan Citizens for Responsible Gun Ownership (MCRGO) reps who came to speak. She made it sound like they were stalking her instead of being pan of the program. When she got a question she could not answer, she became defensive and rude. She was trying Io antagonize the audience. As for these laws she is sponsoring in Lansing, she omitted the truih about these bills. Her bill has three aspects to it. First: Anyone owning a handgun would have to have a $20,000 medical insurance policy to cover the medical costs of any party injured by the owner (even a criminal shot in self­ defense). First you have the trauma of hav­ ing to defend yourself, then you pay the predators' medical bills and then maybe later have them sue you for it. Almost makes you want to let them kill or rape at will, doesn't it? Second, it limits you to one gun per month Third: If you give a gun to someone under the age of 18 and they commit a crime or have an accident, you go to jail for four years. Lett see, you give your child/grsndchild a singleshot shotgun for his/her Christmas or birthday and while hunting, his/her thumb slips on the hammer or they trip, and you go to jail like hardened criminal, aiding and abetting Fourth, it bans all "gun shows" in the state of Michigan. The federal government is trying to make the definition of a gun show any place 10 or more guns are shown with any being for sale. The reported 50 percent of the US having access to guns was misunderstood Thirty-one of the 50 states have CCW laws. That is the 50 per­ cent! Michigan allows other states' gunowners with CCWs to carry their weapons here while not allowing our citi­ zens to protect themselves from the preda- Library a foundation off success To tte editor: Most of us hold fond memories of the opportunities the library gave us to dream and open doors to the future. We now have the challenge before us to expand on those opportunities for all that reside in our community by supporting the development of a new city library. As members of this community, parents of snrJI children and health care providers, we feel that this project ^nggy wdl spent and an investment that win AowJ^tum for many years to come. The Av Brary is a way to promote the health ado wdlr being of the individuals, families and businesses that make up Hastings and its surrounding com­ munities. This is a critical time to realize the need to expand our knowledge base and resources in ■ world that is changing and growing daily. Unfortunately, the current physical structure that we call Hastings City Library is only holding us back in tak­ ing pari in our own, as well as our commu­ nity's growth. Finally, the new library can be more than just a new home for storing books. It must be seen as a tool to bring together young Delton sewer is an asset Dear editor: I appreciate Don Rowe and Scott Monroe of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority for their help in getting my new commercial building on line with the sewer system. With their help, we installed a system that was economical and has capacity for planned growth. I have often heard of recent woes of the system. I am confident with the technical and administrative effort of Don and Scott, our sewer system will become a greater community asset. Tom Walker. North Towne Centre, Delton hIs^ngsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Berry County Smew 1856 J—> Hili PNMdant JoyoaWyan Treasurer FmWiW VtCMPrwjwx 8M0MH JmcoM* Secretary • NEWSROOM • DnrtdTtoung (Eats) Baine G*«t (Aseetet eetej ShatySuiMr Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Mary Warner James Jensen Shewna Hutbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • OsmAM ads accepted Monday Wough Sebicrlpdan Kates: $25 per year <1 Barry County $27 per year m adfoeung counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Bo>B Hasangs. Ml 49056-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastvigs Ml 49058 and old through the sharing of information via the written and spoken word. It will take each of us to realize we are needed to make this endeavor a reality. We would ask that as we enter this New Year and century with personal resolutions, that a commitment is made to support, big or small, the development of our new library. We feel proud to be a part of this community in many ways, and know that a new Miraryns building blocks to a founda­ tion q^coymed Success for al^that pall ion among us. Ms. Baird as much as called retired police officer Rich Beukcma a lair about his statement that "street cops" support decent citizens carrying weapons. Fact is there are two main police groups. The first is run by chiefs of police and sheriffs and because of the leaden political aspirations, is anti-gun. The second (the Law Enforcement Alliance of America) repre­ sents street cops" and is pro-gun. A statement was made about America having a much higher individual murder rate than other countries. Sadly this is true, but this is not totally because of gun owner­ ship. Other nations, however, have a long history of “national murder.” Bosnia. Kosova, Korea. World War I and II Russia's butchery of its own citizens come to mind. The Hutu and the Tutsi don't even need guns. Dull machetes work just fine if ones enemies are unarmed. Mrs. Baird and others in Barry County seem to think that is a goal to aspire to. I don’t! This week I read that medical mistakes cause more deaths than automobiles. Are we to ban hospitals, clinics and doctors next? The fact is that Ms Baird holds an indefensible position. She only had three options: to go down fighting a losing battle, to move to a stronger position or. turn tail and ran. She chose the third option. The Michigan Constitution states "A citi­ zen may keep and bear arms for the defense of himself and the stale " I am not sure if our local gun board sweats to uphold the state constitution. If they did they must be "pulling a Clinton" and arguing the meaning of the word “sup­ port." If anyone in Barry County wishes to make a difference hl the future of Barry Countys' CCW issuance policy, please con­ tact David Stevens, Bowens Mill Road, Middleville, 49333, or Junes Miller. M-M South. Nashville. 49073 (hopfmllr@iserv.net). A county-wide meeting is being planned for early February. Please contact the above numbers or watch for an ad. Letk get together to help senior citizens, small business owners, women and each of us regain the'"bearfiin both our federal and state constrtutionsMKe can stop being the ^reyjf the predatqg We can put the preda­ tors m Barry Couray on the defensive. this area home. R. Troy and Kathy Carlson, Hastings t! James D. Miller Nashville Write Us A Letter: Th* Hastings Banner welcomes tetters to th* editor from reader*, but there are a few condition* that must be met before they will be pubfishsd. Th* requirement* are: • All tetters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. 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Dear editor: In his distinctively Dwyer broad-brush style. Bob Dwyer, (Banner letter Dec. 16) implicates the entire Republican Party from Lansing on down for failure to file reports. It makes for great rhetoric, but it's untrue and unfair, and Dwyer knows that. What is true is that the reports were not filed. The treasurer of the local party is responsible for the Tilings, and at the time the responsibility was mine. No excuses are offered here. I just never got around to it. But Dwyer knows the rules; he knows where the responsibilities lie. And he would be the first and loudest to cry foul if a sim­ ilar attack were launched on the Democrats. The broad-brush approach is unfair to all Republicans (except myself), but most unfair to Barry County Board Chairman Jim Bailey. I suppose Dwyer would not know it, but Bailey has not been to a party executive board meeting in perhaps three years. I hope Bob Dwyer has been very good this year. Perhaps Santa could bring him some finer tipped brushes. Brian Reynolds, Hastings Take 30 seconds to stop road rage Tatteeedhor: A recent program on the TV involved a story about two young women, one who had three children. The incident took place near Birmingham, Ala. on highway 1-65. One woman cut the other off on the expressway and the woman who was cut off followed the other, “tailgating" for four-tofive miles to an exit. The lead car stopped and the driver came back to the other car, raving and ranting, waving something in her hand. As she neared the back car she got close enough to spit in the other womans face. The woman in the back car fearing for her life, pulled out a gun given to her by her husband to “protect” herself on the road. She fired the weapon and killed the other driver, leaving three children without a mother. The “shooter" now faces 20 yean in the penitentiary for murder, leaving her one child with out a mother. Now we’ve all had incidents like this hap­ pen on the road and it seems to become more prevalent as time goes by. Having the patience to just “walk away” from these angered moments would certainly prevent these unfortunate stones like the one above. Thirty seconds would prevent most auto accidents. Thalli right. 30 seconds. If the cutoff dri­ ver had taken 30 seconds to think, that’s all she needed to do. In 30 seconds, the other driver would have been on her way and out of here. If she'd had stopped, the other dri­ ver. traveling 60 miles an hour, would have been a half mile up the road. Now she’s facing 20 years in jail for something that could have been avoided in 30 seconds or less. The next time it happens to you. remem­ ber 30 seconds. Thati all it takes. Just a lit­ tle common courtesy, dimming your lights to the oncoming driver, slowing down when cars are pulled over at the side of the road, especially at night. Not “tailgating” espe­ cially at night. Take 30 seconds. I thought this might be of some interest to some of our readers in Barry County. It seems rather sad when you stop to think about it. Unfortunately, I’m afraid these things happen all too often. Harold Frey. Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spanoar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 2244822 * ' . .. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Budding, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeta, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United Stales House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 2254401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St, Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 3950030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (living. Cartion, Woodland, Rutland. Hsstinga and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 205152203, phone (202) 2253831, lax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapid*, Mich. 49503, Phon* (616) 451 -8383. Ntak 8miih, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), ths Untied States Hous* of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 2256276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965 9088. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-4551111. Capitol Information line for Congress and ths Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engter, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. Mats Senator Joanna Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (ail of Barry County), Michigan Stat* Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 3753760. Stet* Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 3750842. �The Huong* Bant* - Thursday. December 23.1SSS - refe 3 ^ROM OUR READ Students of the Month named at Delton Kellogg Middle School Delton Kellogg Middle School Students of the Month for September, October and November have been announced. The students are selected on the basis cit­ izenship, working well in class, attitude, respect, responsibility and willingness to help others Those who win the honor receive a cer­ tificate of recognition, a certificate for a cinnamon roll and juke, a certificate worth $1 for lunchtime snacks and an ice cream pasty each semester, sponsored by the Mid­ dle School Parents Advisory Committee. The honored students, listed by grade and month, were: November Fifth grade — Amanda Boss, Janet Brooks. Colleen Dowd. Dylan Goebel, Laura Knight. Lennon Madill, Katlynn McCormick and Kristyn Norris. Sixth grade — Brandon Alman. Kim Case, Rachel Humphreys, Adam Maronek and Kyle Wells Seven'h grade — Penny Bardo, Brad Goldsworthy. Casey Peavey, Kim Smith. Leslie Sloneboom and Sami Taylor. Eighth grade — Danny Boulter. Autumn Felder, James Hale. Breanne Humphreys and John Shannon. October Fifth grade — Kelsey Dciben. Walker Eason. Hannah Goy, Troy Quick and Joshua Themins. Sixth grade — Kananne Koran. Anna Local Citizens Speak Out on. Viking makes a merry holiday Nielsen. Jonathan Osborne. Samantha Patrick and Amy Watson. Seventh grade — Josh Baker. Jennifer DeGoede. Renee Hofoboom, Dustin Merlau. Stephanie Wallace and Kristin Wilfin- Eighth grade — Josh Anderson. Beth Bowers. Elizabth Kuykendall. Elena Liceaga. Stephanie Morrow and James Tolhurst. September Fifth grade — Sondra Baker. Katee Hogoboom, Keely Jacobs. Bethany Johncock. Drake Kazemier. Kyle Purdum and Steven Tiffany. Sixth grade — Heather Billin, Kendra Davis. Morgan Foreman. Claire Moore, Angelica Pace and Katharina Wine. Seventh grade — Stephanie Figel. Christina Flcser, Jonathan Force, Adam Harig, Carolin Humphrey, Mallory Hunter. Nicklaus King. Whitney Knollenberg, Kaitlin Rice. Jillian Roberts and Keegan Tustin. Eighth grade — Tyler Brownell, Korrni Matteson. Levi Reynolds and Kevin Rook. MIDDLEVILLE - Dave E Jeffery k. age S3, of Middleville, passed away Monday, Derrmber 13,1999. He was borr. on July 27. 1966 in Hastings, the eon of David E. aad Darlene (Powers) Jeffery Sr. Dave was raised, and attended schools in Hastings and Middleville He was married to Debra Miller on May 24. 1994 in Wayland. Dave was employed al Bradford While in Middleville. A-l Asphalt and Schans Asphalt. He was a member of Middleville United bg-rs, a; MCmIOUBM k-31111 Via. Dave was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for fishing and hunting. He enjoyed football, playing cards, and his family. He was preceded in death by a good friend. Ken Wilson Jr. Dave ia survived by his wife. Debra Jeffery; children, Lydia Jefrery, and Joshua Jeffery at home: step-children. Danielle O'Connor of While Cloud, and Caroline O'Connor of Middleville; his parents. Dave and Darlene Jeffery Sr., of Middleville; sister, Kimberly Vanderiest of Grand Rapids; grandmother. Leone Jeffery of Saranac; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral and Committal services wore held on Thursday. December 16. 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was at ML Hope Cemetery in Middleville In Lieu of flowers, a fund has been set up for the children at the State Bank of Caledonia in Middleville. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Esther M. Burd, age 86, of Middleville, passed away Sunday. December 12.I99> at home. She was bom on October 17, 1913 in Maple Grove, the daughter of Albert R. and Eva May (Walls) Green Esther was raised in Maple Grove until 13 years old. then moved to the Yankee BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT OBSERVER friends. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Archie R. Burd; and son. Ronald A Burd She ia survived by her daughter. Mary Urn (Rod) Tietz of Middleville; one sister. Alberta (Marshall) Tripp of Middleville; one brother, Gordon L. Green of Bedford; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. December 15. 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Merritt Johnson oflirinted Interment was at Yankee Springs Cemetery in Yankee Springs Township Memorial contributions may be made lo the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. 1-400-310-9031 — REWARDS — ty of home. I carefully packed the dazzling red, green and gold wrapped gifts in a big, cardboard box that Pam supplied for us to carry on the transit bus home. The driver carefully stored our boxes in the rear and graciously carried mine up to the house when arriving home. I wish you could have seen Santa, big. bright and red; white silky hair and beard emitting happy “ho ho hoes" as he danced around distributing gifts. Our hearts and minds are raptured in delightful apprecia­ tion so much so that “thank you" is only the tip of our mountain of gratitude we feel for our Viking friends. Ruth E. Davis, Hastings unwrapping presents. I preferred the sancti­ Some budget figures don’t add up T» the editor: On Nov. 17, I lent a letter to James Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners about budget amendment A99, charges for service, SIJ294I3. Are these charges ($1329413) over or above cost? If at coat, how did $1329415 end up m the general fund revenue for 1999? Their answer: “The Freedom of Information Act requires government to provide copies of existing public docu­ ments to citizens who request them. However, it does not require government to create documents that do not already exist. There is no such document that exists " All but one of those documents were removed from the table al the Oct. 12 board meeting. And they do exist - I have one. This got me nowhere, so I sent a second letter to Mr. Bailey Dec. 8. abvut the 2000 Springs area. She was married to Archie R. Burd on September 1. 1934 in the Yankee Sprinp area, where they continued to live the rest of their lives. Esther was employed al Baby Bliss for three years. She was a member of The Over 60 s Club and attended church at Yankee Sprinp Bible Church. Esther was a homemaker, a good cook, and enjoyed crossword puzzles, painting (country painting), swimming, reading. bird watching, sewing, and playing cards. She was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother (her grandchildren were the love of her life) always doing kind deeds for her family and Dear editor: What can you say when a simple “thank you" is totally inadequate to express grati­ tude? This was our fix at the Commission on Aging when the Viking Corporation treated us to their yearly Christmas Party, bringing gourmet foods for an elegant noon buffet and showering all of us with shiny, brightly wrapped presents - not one, but several! I received two boxes of elegant greeting cards and stationery, a package of dainty cosmetics, a luxurious white knit sweater coat and a red two piece lined outfit to wear on my daily winter walks. Each of us also received a beautiful fruit basket. About 20 of us sat at a long table, some year proposal budget pages 10-11-12 col­ umn 3, charges for service $1329415 (total). Are these charges over or above cost? If at coat, how did $1329415 end up in the revenue column 3, page 7? The answer was: “However you have not requested a document." The truth is, I have one in book form. Il contains 30 pages. Going back lo Budget Amendment A99. it contains 19 pages stapled, together gener­ al fund expenditure detail amendment A99 page 1 Commissioners budget 1999. 730­ 000, printing. $500. up $1000 to $1500; 807-000, dues subscription, $8000, up $2000 to $10,000; 8614)00. travel $5300, up $4500 to$IO.OOO; and 9574100. employ­ ee training. $2500 up $3000 to $5500. This is an increase of $10300. Turning to page 8, the adopted budget for 1999 was $140,071 aad the amendment $10300 is now $130371. But that is not all. For the 2000 year, their budget is listed at $181,172. Our tax dollars pay for this. It pays their salaries per diem and mileage aad they come up with answers like this. Ward O. Weiler. Hastings Huhn's Pharmacy has closed their doors. Our door is open ...and we're here to help you. If you've been a loyal customer to Huhn's Phanaacjt you probably Iroow that Saturday, December 18 was their last day in buehtato. During this busy time of the year, shopping for a new pharmacy probably isn't at the top of your list no ata'M nisi lug 11 aMy ta ji tin Fighting drugs This past week I had the honor of addressing the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Michigan. I shared my thoughts with them on what is truly a significant problem fac­ ing our great nation, and that is the problem of drug abuse Drag abuse is not a problem that is limit­ ed to America's urban ghettos. Drag dealers set no boundaries to their trade. There is no hiding from America’s drug problem by moving to wealths suburbs or serene rural areas This is a problem that will infiltrate and grow in any community, nch or poor, urban or rural or any business large or small, that is not aware or actively involved in a serious anti-drug effort. We are watch­ ing the addicts at the end of the pipeline getting older and more dependent while seeing record numbers of young people enter the pipeline that leads to addiction. Nothing is more important in fighting this problem than a powerful, unequivocal, and consistent message from Mom and Dad, from grandparents, from Washington, from our statehouses, from our courthous­ es. from our schools, and our places of wor­ ship that drug use is wrong and dangerous A strong message with appropriate interdic­ tion, enforcement of the law. and effective treatment worked in the 1980s Through strong initiatives such as Nancy Reagan s “Just Say No" campaign, drug use among teenagers fell between 1979 and 1992 by nearly two-thirds. Overall, drug use was cut by more than half and cocaine use fell by 79 percent in this period. This was truly a significant accomplishment. Unfortunately, cuts in law enforcement funding and a lack of national leadership eroded many of these gains. As a result, drug abuse statistics began to nse in 1993. Between 1993 and 1997, drug use among teenagers increased by 70 percent. Alrrmed by these facts, many of us real­ ized that we had to take action Therefore, in 1997, Congress increased cnerall fund­ ing in the fight against drugs am* passed the Drug-Free Communities Act. For the first time ever, direct national support was pro­ vided to local community coalitions of par­ ents, students, educators, law enforcement officials and others. In addition. Congress funded a $195 million dollar national media campaign to get out the message and encourage parents to talk to their children about the dangers of drugs. Studies have shown that parents can reduce the chances of their children trying drugs by more than 30 percent simply by talking to them. I believe that treatment and reducing the demand through education are the most underfunded aspects of the war on drugs. The strong community efforts to fight drugs was evident at my drug forums (in Lenawee. Hillsdale. Branch. Jackson. Eaton and Calhoun counties) What was evident at these meetings was that many kids simply do not view drug abuse as risky or unacceptable - in part because they’ve received mixed messages from state and national leaders and from popular culture. We all must do better - from Washington to the entertainment industry to the family dinner table - and communicate a clear message to our children that drug use is dangerous and wrong. During this holiday season, let us al! take time to reflect on how each of us can make a difference - one person at a time - in rid­ ding our neighborhoods of the destructive influence of drugs. By doing so. we can and will create a more healthy and productive env ironment for this and future generations At Walker Pharmacy, we can help you malrr a smooth transition lor all of your pharmaceutical needs. In fact your proscription records have already been automatically transferred to Walkens so there's no hassle for you. Walker Pharmacy is a family owned, independent pharmacy offering the friendly, personal service you've come to expect from a small town pharmacy. We offer a variety of special services to make your life a little easier. • low prices • 24 hour emergency service • prompt, courteous service • insurance billing • prescription delivery • Visa/MasterCard accepted • friendly, professional staff • drug information leaflets Walker Pharmacy is located on Main Street in the comer of Carl's Supermarket so you can fill your prescriptions and do your shopping with one-stop convenience. We welcome you to call or stop in with any questions you may have. At Walker Pharmacy, we look forward to serving you and your family in the New Year, and for years to come. WalkerdPharmacy the place for wellness 838 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa • phone: 616-374-3190 J �P*9* » - Th» Hasting* Banner - Thursday. December 23. 1999 by the Clark Company and the AB Stove Company in Battle Creek. Mr. Pease was also preceded in death by a daughter. Lois "Mickey* Bromley; sister*. Crystal Watson, and Onila Leslie “Les" J. Pease DELTON - Mr Leslie 'Les* J. Pease, passed away on Monday. December 20, 1999 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr Pease began his life on December 17. 1913. He was born on the family farm on Dowling Rond in Delton, the son of Guyls and Gertie (Dunkley) Pease. Mr. Pease attended the one room, country school in Cedar Creek. He married Amy Hammond on July 17, 1934, and she preceded him in death on September 22. 1997 Mr. Pease war. a life long farmer, with a love for horses, which were initially used for field work, and mure recently for pleasure. Other pleasures included fishing in Florida, and sitting on the porch watching the birds, and especially visiting with family and friends. During World War II. he was employed. Bostwick. He is survived by son-in-law. Arlond (Margaret) Bromley of Delton; daughter. Genevieve (Larry? Williams of Greensboro, North Carolina; son. Kenneth (Mary) Pease of Delton; 13 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and seven! nieces and nephews. Funeral’ services were held on Wednesday, December 22. 1999 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Pastor William Hertel officiated Interment was at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. For a more luting memorial, please consider a memorial contribution in Les' name to the Arthritis Foundation, Michigan Chapter. 2490 South 11 th Street. Suite IV, Kalamazoo. Michigan 49009. Arrangement, were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... ----- HEaSaWIFU-------- UMJNI1V tllAHLUNIIlb FAMILY CHUKCH 2601 Laxy Road. Dowling Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve O'mMead (61*) 758-3021 dmrch phone Sunday Service 9 30nn. Sunday School 1100 km. Sunday Ekcarnt Service 6 00 ( tn ; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wcdneulay night* 6 30 pm. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC f 'HURCH 805 S kfferwn Father CTiaric* Frtchcr, Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses 8 30 a m. and 11 DO am. CcmfeMKM Saturday 330-4 13pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 West State Road, Hatting*. Mich James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 am. classes for all apes Morning Worship Ifr4$ am Nuncry provided Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 pm Wednesday activities 7:00 p m. are Rambows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib at Junntr Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3183 M Broadway, Hastings. Ml 46038 Pastor Cart Litchfield Photm 367-4061 or Darlene Pichmd. 943-5974 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 9 00 am. Rev Ken Vaught, 11 00 am.. Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 945 am for all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6:30 to 100 pm. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5DO p m. Com­ munity Breakfast on thud Saturday each month 8 00 am.; freewill of­ fering Wb welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ Y Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (Foeuterfy the Hastings Grace Arnhem Church). 600 Rwrclt Rd . 1 mile east of Hittings Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementus 943-9224 Sunday Services 943 am - Brbte Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a m - Morning Worship. 6 00 p.m. Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7 :30 p.m. Prayer. Praise, aad BiMe Study - Shanng Mmr Fadh - "Vbm Are Wricome" Church Phone. 948-2330 EMMANIEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Chtni of the Mbrld mde Angbcon Cauuuunton 313 W Ccmer St (corner of S. Broad­ way aad W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 943-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Chrtamres Ere Service, ■ 4 30 p.m Children and Family Service (Children arc encouraged to bring a stuffed animal for the Messing of the creche) 10 pm Traditional Chnstraa1 Eve Service with Holy Euchansi All united Sunday. Dec. 26. Services at 8 a.m and 10 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West P:su*r Ken Vaught (616)945-939? Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 am. PO Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall hartman. Pastor Sundav Services 9 45 a m Sundav School Hour. 1100 a m Monung Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 p.m evening Service. Wednesday 700 p m Services for Adults. Teen* and Children METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor DeAnn Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 a m Traditional. 10:15 a.m Sun­ day School, 11:15 a m Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Service* 7.30 p m For more information call the church office CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Notion Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a m . Worship 11:00 a m. Evening Service at b 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Bible 700pm ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m Sun­ day Maaa 930 am the HASTINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH Comer of Jefferson and Green (De­ mocratic Hall). Hastings. Dr. Eu­ gene E Curtiss. Pastor 616-948­ 8213 Sunday Worship. 10 30 a m. Sunday Evening. 6 00 p.m, Tues­ day evening 6:30 p m. (Call for lo­ cation). A warm welcome lo every­ one BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Service* Bible Classes 10 am. Worship 11 am. Evening Service* 6 pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7 pm. Peter Wackcrman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on v Klein in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Slate Rd and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 943-9121 Sun­ day - 945 am Sunday School. 10:45 am Morning Worship. 5 30 p.m. Kid's quizzing. 6.00 p.m Evening celebration for all. Tues­ day. 6:30 p m.. KidY Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade; Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study. Wednesday 9 00 am . Senior Adult Bible Study and young aduh BiMe study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH THORNAPPLE VALLEY 239 E North Street. Hastings Ml CHURCH 49038 Phone (616) 943-9414 Rev 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ Michael Anton. Pastor Sunday. nett. Pastor Church office phone Dec 26 8D0 A 10 45 a m. - Wor­ 948-2349 Sunday Service Tunes ship. 9 30 Sunday School (all arc 8 30 »m, 9*53 am and 1120 ages). 6:00-8 00 p.m - Middle a m Tuesday prayer and share time School and High School Fnday. 9:30 am, Wednesday evening serDec 24 - Christmas Eve. 700 and ..MCC 630 p.m Youth group MKM. 11 00 pm. Worship Saturday. Wednesday 630 p.m abo. Nursery Drc 23 1 00 pm NA Tuesday. available for all services. Bring the Dec 28 7 00 p m . Sunday whole family School Staff. 7 30 Over Anon HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hub Icy. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9 am. io 12 noon. Sunday Morning 9 30 am. Sunday School. 10 45 a.m Morning Worship. Youth Fel­ lowship. Sunday 5 00 to 7 DO p.m at the church (grades 6-12th). Wednesday 600-8 00 p m War­ riors (grades K-Sth). serving evening meals to Wimon, 6 00 p.m.. Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hasting*. Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite Morning prayer Sundays UDO am 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr ■ Adult Mintsines Sunday School for all ages. 930 a.m.. Morning Worship Service. 11 00 a m . Evening Service. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana. Sr. A Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Btble Study. Choir prac­ tice Call Church Office. 941-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sundav at 11 00 am. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry', leadership training HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church street*. Dr Buftbrd W Coe, Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Mustc. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all Doors. Broadcast of worship scrvkc over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 am SUNDAY 930 am Sunday School every Sunday, classes arc available for everyone Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes - Goodwill. Genest* and in His Steps • are taught for adult* 10 30 a m Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11.00 a.m. - Worship Services childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade. Friday. Dec. 24 - •••Chnstmas Eve Ser­ vices*** 7:00 p m and 11:00 p.m Thursday. Jan 6. 2000 - 9 30 a m Epiphany Breakfast Presented by the United Methodist Women Pro­ gram is "Guide My Feet" Reserva­ tion* are Helpful and a Free-will offering will be accepted FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pauor Deborah E Stsson. Associate Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director. NoahY Ark PreSchool Thursday. Dec 23 6 45 p.m . Praise Team Fnday, Dec 24 - 7 p.m . Family Christmas Eve Service (including Mitten Of­ fering). 8:30 p m . Contemporary Worship Service (Chapfom Martha Dimmers King). 11 00 pm. Choir Canau Saturday. Dec 25 - Chntt Born’ Merry Chnttmas’ Sunday. Dec 26 - 9 00 am Traditional Worship Service. 9 20 am Chil­ dren's Worship, 10:00 a_m Coffee Hour - in the Dining Room. 10:10 am. Sunday School for all ages. 1120 a m Contemporary Worship Service. 11 50 am Children's Worship. The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11.20 Service is broadcast over Channel 10 throughout the week Nursery ts provided dunng both Service* Monday. Dec 27 Church Office Hour*. 9 00-noon Tuesdav. Dec 28 • Church Office Hours 9 00-noon Wednesday. Dec. 29 - Church Office Hours 9 00noon. 7 00 p m Chancel Choir Re- NASHVILLE - Mr. Merton L. Hoffman, age 76, of Naahville. passed away Thursday, December 16. 1999 al J.F.K. Me J*' ,.i Center in Atlantis, Florida. Mr. Ho.Tman was born on March 29, 1923 in Hastings, the sen of Claude H. & Dorothy E. (Hyde) Hoffman. He was raised in the Dowling area of Barry County and atiei."<ed the Dunham School. Mr. Hoffman went on to attend Ford Motor Company Technical School for engine research and development. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Hoffman married Doris Bauman on June 9, 1941, and she preceded him in death in May of 1983. He married Margaret Pennington on July 9, 1983, and she preceded him in death in May of 1997. Mr. Hollman had lived most of his life in Maple Grove Township of Barry County, and at hi* last address on Banyville Road since 1977. His employment included the Old Oliver Corporation in Battle Creek, did carpentry work, and was engaged in farming He was a member of the Loyal of Order of Moose and A.A.H.P. Mr. Hoffman wan also preceded in death by his parents; and daughter-in-law, Lorena Hoffman in 1997. He is survived by two sons, Lyle (Shirley) Hoffman of Florida, and Gordon Hoffman of Naitville; step-daughter. LUAsHC PVltel'’ it NashVitte; 13 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and brother. Clarence Hoffman of Dowling. Visitation will be' on Tuesday, December 21.1999 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. December 22. 1999 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Jeffery Worden officiating. Burial was at Union Cemetery, Maple Grove Township in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made lo Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Peter Hernandez MIDDLEVILLE - Peter Hernandez, age 68. of Middleville, passed away Friday, December 17.1999 at home. He was bom on June 30. 1931 in Bebe, Texas, the son of Gcnaro and Frances (Sosa) Hernandez . Peter was raised, and attended schools in Lake Odessa He married Helena M. Rohrbacher on April 3, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. Peter was a construction worker. He was s member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia, past Boy Scout Leader of Troop 65. Assistant Scout Master, and Scout Master, member of Order of Arrow and Wood Badge. Peter was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for fishing, canoeing, camping, traveling, and he enjoyed gardening He was a caring, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, (his grandchildren were very special to him), always doing kind deeds for his family and Robert E. Yoder M. Leone Jones BATTLE CREEK - Robert E. Yoder, age 42, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at his home. He was bom on January 21, 1957 in Battle Creek, the son of Ralph E. and Fem (Hawkins) Yoder. Robert graduated from Hastings High school in 1975, and attended the Michigan Career and Technical Institute in Plainwell. He was employed at Meijers, and previously employed by Riverside Manor and the First Weslyan Church. Robert was a member of the First Weslyan Church and enjoyed visiting with friends, helping others, and writing poetry. He was published twice in World of Poetry’s "Our Worlds Most Beloved Poems' and had received a World of Poetry award for his poetry. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Ralph E. Yoder Sr. in 1984; and a sister, Mary Keeley in 1997. He is survived by his mother. Fem Yoder of Dowling; one brother, Ralph Yoder Jr. of Cambridge, Massachusetts; three sisters. Barb Yoder of Dowling, Rebecca Walenga of Richland, and Janet Eckelbecker of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 17, 1999 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial donations may be made to the First Weslyan Church Helping Hands Ministry. Arrangements vere made by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. DELTON - M. Leone Jones, of Delton, went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 20,1999. She was born on October 18, 1917 in Nashville, the daughter of Lester and Emma Lena (Lovell) Wolff. In April of 1936, in Indiana, she married Emery E. Jones, who preceded her in death in 1981. On April 17, 1975 she retired from the State Hospital in Kalamazoo where she was a licensed psychiatric nurse with over 23 years of service. Leone enjoyed crocheting rugs and afghans, and sewing her own clothes. She was an excellent cook, and she will be remembered as a wonderful grandmother, you could talk lo her about all your problems. Leone was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; two sisters; and two granddaughters. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Jean (Lloyd) Thompson of Delton; a son, Emery (Elaine) Jones of Delton; sisters, Alberta, Alice, Eleanor, and Dorothy; six residence. She was born on August 31. 1927 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Garrett and Jessie (Gibson) Palmer. Catherine graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1945. She worked at Michigan Bell for two yean, and Pennock Hospital for 22 years, retiring in 1987. Catherine married Albert F. Kaufman in 1946, and he preceded hex in death in 1978. She married Maurice Cogswell in 1981, and he preceded her in death in 1988. Her hobbies included bowling and bicycle riding. Her special saying was *lnuginalion rales the world*. Catherine was also preceded in death by a son. Steven Kaufman in 1976; her parents; two sisters; and one brother. She is survived by daughters. Mary Hubbell. Peggy Sue Kaufman, Cathy Ryan; sons. Alen Kaufman, and Martin Kaufman all of Hastings; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Ralph Palmer; sister. Virginia Himebaugh. both of Battle Creek. Memorial services were held on Sunday. December 19. 1999 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Mr. Jesse L. Mead, age 58. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. December 14, 1999 at Spectrum Health Downtown Campus in Grand Rapids. Mr. Mead was bom on January 6, 1941 in Vermontville, the son of Robert A Roberta (Green) Mead. He was raised in the Vermontville and Hastings areas and attended schools there. Mr. Mead married Rose M. Fox on Octoter 26.1976 and she survives. He had lived at his present address in Baltimore Township of Barry County fa BOSLEY PHARMACY David E. LeBlanc officiated. Interment was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY in Hastings. Donations may be given to the family to help with expenses. Arrangements were made by the Beeler the family. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Chapel in Hastings Funeral Home in Hastings. WHEN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC 1952 N Brawhiav Prcwnmi«»' Hastings IIISMfaw 945-1429 Hastings. Michigan H ASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODU CTS. INC. the LAKE ODESSA - Glenna Haakins. age 83, of Lake Odeaaa, pasaed away at her home. Glenna was bom on April 14. 1916 in Lake Odeaaa. the daughter of Lewis and Etoile (Bebee) Jackson. She was married to Cecil Haakins on July 24, 1938. Glenna was very proud to have been osre of the -Rosie the Riveses* during World War tt ' v N.rn w«» V "i ' ' She was preceded in death by her husband. Cecil; her parents. Lewis and Etoile Jackson; her brothers, Claude Jackson and Lewis Jackson; ba sista, Ruth Raloff; and ha grandson, Thomas Geiger. Glenna is survived by her children. Donald (Marilyn) Haskins of Woodland, Ronald (Bonnie) Haskins of Lake Odeaaa. Betty (Daryl) Graham of Ionia; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; ter brother, Clifford (Evelyn) Jackson of Saranac; and ter sisters. Estter Alspaugh of Grand Ledge and Thelma (Hana) Jackson of Lake Odeaaa. Funeral services will be held on Thursday. Decanter 23. 1999 at 11:00 A.M. al Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odeaaa. Burial will be in lakesideCemesoy. The family requests that manorial contributions be made to the American Canca Society. Arrangements were made by the Koop* Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Jesse L Mead THE HASTINGS BANNER aad REMINDER This information on worship senices is prosided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: friends. He is survived by his wife, Helena M. Hernandez; five sons, Peter Paul Hernandez, Jeffrey H Hernandez, Matthew J. (Jerica) Hernandez, Anthony L. Hernandez, all of Middleville, and Pete (Kathy) Hall of Oklahoma; two daughters. Rose Mary Sanchez of Chicago, Illinois, and Margaret A. Storey of Kentwood; 10 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Janie Galvan of Hastings; one brother, Jessie (Wanda) Hernandez of Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Glenna Haskins HASTINGS - Catherine A. Cogswell, age 72, of Haating*. passed away Thursday. December 16, 1999 at her Freeport; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 21. 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Father WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coms Grove Rd Pavior Ben Hem ng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 am. Church Service 10:30 am.; Wednesday 6.00 p.m. Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High Memorial contributions in Leone's name to the Alzheimers Association will be appro-iatrri Catherine A. Cogswell the past 10 years. Mr. Mead was employed as a Carpenter and Mason most of his working life. He was a member of Intercontinental Church of God in Grand Rapids, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Mead is also survived by five sons. Nisan David Mead of Nashville, Iyar Matthew Mead of Hastings, Sivan James Mead of Nashville. Lee Ivan Mead of Union City, Robert Wayne Mead of Union City; five daughters. Tammuz Valerie Mead of Hastings. Robin Dinke! of Kentwood, Dezi Rae Mead of Union City, Liza Jo Mead of Union City, Jessica Lynn Mead of Union City; several grandchildren; mother. Roberta Mead of Nashville; sista. Rase (Jack) Dawson of Nashville; brother, Frederick Lowell Mead of Atlanta. Respecting his wishes, private family services will be held. Burial will be al the Striker Cemetery in Baltimore Township. Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 266’’ Sundav School 10am . Sun­ day Morning Worship II am. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail* grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday. December 23, 1999 at 11:00 A.M. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Pete Terburg officiating. Interment will be at Cedar Creek Cemetery. । Susan Jo (Schowalter) Kleva SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - Susan Jo Kleva, age 58. a wonderful daughter, mother, grandmother and friend, paaaed away al ter teore on Tuesday, Decanter 7.1999. after a 10 month battle with brain canca. She was bom in Hastings and attended St. Rose of Lima and Hastings Public schools where she was very active in school functions. Sue attended Michigan State University where she met Marty Kleva. who she married on April 28, 1962, and have since resided in South Bend, where she was active in ter community and church. She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Norbert Schowalter. Both parents survive and presently reside in Sun City. Arizona. Sue is also survived by ter husband. Marty L. Kleva along with their three children. Cynthia A. Bailey of Carmel, Indiana, Christopher Kleva of Granger. Indiana, and Kevin R. Kleva of Indianapolis, Indiana. She was also a loving and caring grandmother to eight grandchildren; two brothers also survive ter. Thomas G. of Meridian. Idaho, and John D. of Kalamazoo, along with their wives, a niece, and six nephews. Sue's family and friends trill deeply miss her affectionate smile and warm personality. Ha strength, positive attitude, and compassion will always be a wonderful example to all those who knew and loved ter. Funeral services were held in South Bend on Friday. Decanter 10.1999. �The Social News lake Odessa NEUJS ....... Bimfeld-Hicks united in marriage Ute Bimfeld and Frank James Hicks Sr. were united in marriage on Nov. 24, 1999 at the Special Memory Chapel in Las Vegas, NV Witnessing the ceremony were the groom's brother and his wife, Stan and Linda Hicks of Phoenix, AZ. A dinner was held following the cere­ mony at the Brown Derby in the MGM Grand Hotel, where the couple honey­ mooned. Ute is the executive assistant to the vice president of service of Homag Maschinenbau in Schopfloch, Germany Frank is a national technical specialist with Stiles Machinery in Grand Rapids. Ml The couple will be residing in their home in Middleville after Ute relocates from Ger­ many. The bride is the daughter of Heinz and Elsbeth Bimfeld of Dornhan, Germany. The groom is the son of Blame and Eileen Hicks of Hastings. Learn “n” Play Child Care Center serenades Tendercare MacKenzie Adams greets one of the Tendercare patients dunng the songfest by Learn N Play Child Care Center. Residents of Tendercare nursing home in Hastings were serenaded with Christmas music last week by children from Learn 'N' Play Child Care Center, their parents and staff. /Celebrate Christ's Birth! - Three Christmas Eve Services PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH , Broadway at Center Street in Hastings FAMILY SERVICE (all ages!) 7 - 7:40 p.m. An original drama featuring “The Church Mice"—the story of “Silent Night." adapted by Sandy Ponsetio and directed by Erin Merritt—also carols, scripture and artifi­ cial candle-lighting. CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 8:30 p.m. A Christmas story told by one of the pastors—special music and carols with the Praise Team—candle-lighting Cantata by the Chancel Choir 11 p.m. “Forever Christmas’” by Don Wyrtzen. directed by Parti LaJoye—also carols, scripture and candie-lighting. This service is broadcast over WBCH. Benner - Thursday. December 23.1 gw - Pege 7 — ■■ With school not in session, there is little activity in town for the next week. Death came Dec. IS to Virginia Beth Councilman of Fifth Avenue. She and her husband of 63 years. Dale, lived in the for­ mer Dann-Johnson house in the 900 block. She was bom in 1917 at Marlette in Michigan's thumb area. Her birth name was Rawson. The Councilmans were members of the Good Sam Club and the National Campers and Hikers Association. Other survivors are son Fred and wife of Holt, Charles and wife Carol of Lake Odessa, brothers in Chelsea and Tennessee. She had 21 grandchildren. 30 great-grandchildren and seven in the next generation. She was preceded in death by parents, a sister and a daughter. Virginia Gearhart. Services were set for Monday, Dec. 20, at the Tiffany Funeral Home on Lansing's west side. The Rev. Ben Ridder was to officiate. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flo­ ral gifts the family would appreciate gifts to WKAR Public Radio. A baby, bom Dec. 14, will carry the names of two great-grandfathers. He is Maxwell Dean McWhorter, son of Mark and Michelle of Mulliken One of his grandmothers was the ' -.e Delores Dodge McWhorter. His great gt?.ndmother is Opal Dodge at Thomapple Manor, whose hus­ band was the late Dean Dodge. Lakewood graduate Roger Klahn and wife JoAnn (Warner) are happy with the arrival from South Korea on Dec. 3 of their second son, Samuel Richard Jin Hyuk. The Lake Odessa greenhouse is being transferred by Chuck, Carla and Crew. The walls and end panels are in place. The sales building with second story apartment has been painted. The derelict connecting structure between the chimney and the greenhouse has been demolished and the site has been cleared. Their target date for opening is April I. They hope to have a full line of bedding plants ready by then. There will then be multiple choices for floral pur­ chases. Kathy’s Hower Patch on M-50, 4 Seasons Flowers on Tupper Lake Street and Swifts on Fourth Avenue complete the line­ up. By contrast, Lake Odessa after last week has one supermarket. Since Carl's Supermarket has bought Huhn’s Market there remains only one grocery. There are party stores where one can buy essential groceries. Likewise with Walker’s Pharmacy buying the Huhn Pharmacy, there is one drug store which has space for only drugs, greeting cards, health aids. Time was there were three pharmacies. Bradcc Drugs had a double store front on Fourth Avenue. Dennis Cook was on the same block and Walker's had opened in the former Cook location in a comer of Carl^ Supermarket. Years before that, Dallas Braden was on the east side of Fourth and Dee Hewitt was across the street. They merged to form Bradees. Dee Hewitt was a successor of Malcolm Tasker’s store. In ear­ lier years Smelker’s had been on the west side and Alton Nye on the east side with their mortars and pestles. Word from the Don McDowells is that they have traded living quarters with her widower brother, Harold Jackson, to give him less room and them more - plus they get a dishwasher. They are nearby in the same park. The Depot/Museum is usually open on the final Saturday of each month. However this month it will not be open Dec. 25. If there are visitors in town who might like to visit, please feel free to call 374-8420 on anothei day and a visit can be arranged. The Seibel house on M-43 in Carlton Township now has its rafters so the size of the house is more predictable to passersby A new house is under way on Messer Road, south of Brown Road. A house on Bliss Road just north of Vcdder is approaching completion. The Klein-built house next to Vcdder has all its exterior finished. A real estate transfer listed for Ionia County has Jerry and Kelly Schray selling to Ronald and Colleen Cobb. This is Kelly’s Place, formerly Adgatcs*. The purchase by the Cobbs will enable them to have two din­ ing rooms with one totally non-smoking, which will benefit their C & R Cafe. Both structures are frame style, likely moved into the new village from Bonanza. Another local sale is of Clarence and Thelma Edgerton on Lakeview Drive to Tim and Colleen Edgerton. On Sunday afternoon, the music depart­ ment of Lakewood High School held its annual Christmas concert. Both side; of the gym were used, with the bleachers nearly filled. There were three settings on die gym floor with the risers and echo panels at the west end, jazz band toward the center, con­ cert band toward the cast. The east bleach­ ers were used for the massed vocal groups. The program will be broadcast on WBCH on Christmas Day. There was no introduc­ tion between numbers. The directors fol­ lowed each others cues so instrumental numbers flowed smoothly into vocal perfor­ mances. This was entitled “The Christmas ’ Holiday Collage Concert.” Celia DeMond was pianist for most of the vocal numbers with Charles Matthews of Hastings serving as her page-tuming assistant. The Vagabonds. Jazz Band. Women's Chorus, Concert Choir. Tuba Ensemble. Concert choir. Symphonic Band. Men’s Chorus each had one or more appearances. Ten tubas performed “Adeste Fidelis” and “Jingle Bells.” Paul Quigley was guest tubist. Paul ..... .......... xS'fbir Sunfield SPYS Mark Hanna, John Fisher, Sheryl and Martens Smith, David and Andy Beach plan their strategy for delivering dozens of boxes from Lakewood Community Services. Shoemaker was guest conductor. As is traditionally done, the alumni who were in music programs since Dr. Robert Oster’s coming in 1974 were invited to reg­ ister in advance to be provided music. They joined the concert choir in the arrangement of “Silent Night." This was the dramatic close to the program in the darkened gym. They processed to the east hall and then sang one more chorus through the doorway. Union Bank sponsors the radio broad­ cast. Ed and Phyllis Miller of Bellevue attend­ ed church with the Cunningham family on Sunday after celebrating their family Christmas and the wedding anniversary of Ron and Christine on Saturday. They also attended the concert at school in which granddaughter Jackie was a performer. The Shoemakers, Ericksons and Max Deckers came back from Florida for Christmas with their families. Centra! United Methodist Church had a full morning on Sunday. It was the final appearance in the pulpit for Pastor Emmett Kadwell Jr. During the service, Earl and Sally Strater transferred their membership from a church at Sault Ste. Marie; infant George Arthur McNeil was baptized; a Goodemoofc trio composed of Fran Morris, Carol Reiser and Margo Bailey sang, the bell choir played, the combined children’s choir sang. At the close of the service, Tim Tromp representing the pastor/parish com­ mittee, made gift presentations to the church staff, including the pastor and his wife, Mary. Then the same committee host­ ed coffee hour with a beautifully decorated table, complete with cake There were fes­ tive table covers. The choir sang one of the pastor^ favorite anthems and then the Kadwells were given a mantle clock. The Kadwells will visit Mary Sparks* family in Iowa for Christmas and move to Niles Doc. 28 Lakewood schools held classes on Monday and Tuesday of this week and will come back from vacation on Jan. 4. Meyers Hometown Bakery has begun serving breakfasts and will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. This has been a popular spot for morning coffee breaks before this move, which will include a complete breakfast menu. St. Louis, which bills itself as “Middle of the Mitten," has joined the communities making use of unused railroad depots for historical purposes. The community already had a building in the business dis­ trict. which was given to them. They have sold the downtown spot and purchased the depot. The original had burned in 1912 and the current structure replaced it shortly. It has been used only for crew quarters and a dispatching center since 1985. The histori­ cal society was formed only in 1996. They have installed a new furnace and one room has been painted. They hoped to have it read)* for showing by Christmas, in the main room only. Next moves will be to make a handicap ramp, restore the flooring and relaying exterior brickwork. Everything is being done in the original style and col­ ors. The building was in excellent condition and structurally sound. The depot remains alongside the tracks. It is time to fill those empty milk jugs with sand, enough to hold a votive candle and be ready to set them in place by dusk on Christmas Eve. For those who simply want to view the beauty of the night scene Dec. 24, the best viewing spots are in the rural areas whert no street lights compete. The comer of Martin and Brown Roads is always showy. So is the curve of M-50 where Velte, Eaton Highway and Haddix Road meet. The spectacular stretch from the Brown Road curve of M-50 cast toward M-66 is worth driving to sec. One should also see the M-43 Art Meade display, which is visible to aircraft. Woodland village lights both Broadway and Main Streets completely with some side streets also illu­ minated. Most streets in Lake Odessa have lined streets. The streets with rising eleva­ tions show off the lights to best advantage Want to attend a Christmas Eve service? The Woodland UMC will hold a candlelight communion service at 7 p.m. Welcome Comers UMC served by the same pastor. Carl Litchfield, will hold its candlelight communion service at 11 p.m. LcVallcy YMC has its service, also at 11 p.m. Zion Lutheran on Velte Road has a candlelight service at 7 p.m. and a communion service at 11 p.m. St. Edward’s Catholic Church has mass at 7 p.m. and Midnight Mass. St. Edward’s also has mass on Christmas morning al 10 and no late afternoon ser­ vice, which is customary on Saturdays. Chaplain Peggy Wilkins, captain in the US Air force, will be the guest pastor at Central UMC on Sunday, Dec. 26. She is currently stationed in Misawa, Japan. She is the former Peggy Carter, daughter of Norma and Perry Stowell. First Congregational and Central UMC are having 7 p.m. services on Christmas Eve, as announced last week. Lakewood News has a fine story this week about the maritime exhibit at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Annette Bloswick is the daughter of Wesley Sr. and Lucille Meyers of Scbewa Township. The Bloswicks now reside here during the school year after many years of living on Mackinac Island. LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis of the Regular Masting of ths JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD Docsmbor B, IBM Al Board Members present Approved agenda, treasurer 's report and min­ utes of previous meeting. Mecfcai First Response Service Agreement with Assyria Township approved Revised budget Approved payment o< vouchers June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Earl (12/23) RN & LPN QUALITY CARE PROVIDER MICHIGAN'S LARGEST PROVIDER OF LONG-TERM CARE Tendercare Hastings is leading the way to the future. Come join our family. Our RN and LPN rates are as follows: RN starting rate _ $17.19 LPN starting rate — $15.19 We have a comprehensive benefit package. Our team makes the difference and our residents get the highest quality of care. Apply in person at: TENDERCARE HASTINGS 240 E. North Street Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 945-9564 �Pag* 1 - Th, Haatmga Bannat - Thursday. Dacambat 23. 19M wanted me to have a stable home. He then agreed to stay out of my life. My adoptive father was wonderful and loving. My par­ ents never sheltered me from knowing that 1 was adopted. From time to time. Mom would show me pictures of her first wed­ LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THS FIRM 0 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT FURPOSE Detautt having been made in conditions o* a certain Mortgage made by CANDACE L THWAITES. a smgte person, ot 1792 Hickory Road Battle Creek. Michigan 49017. to Kalama 200 Mortgage Company dated MayJ3. 1994. as­ signed to Empre National Bank ol Traverse Qty a national banking association of 1227 East Front Street. Traverse City. Michigan. 49686 by As­ signment of Mortgage dated May 13. 1994. with the Mortgage and Assignment recorded m the O»fice ot the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry m toe State of Michigan on May 20. 1994. at Uber 605. Pages 546-554. on which Mortgage there is claimed tobeduealihedeteoflhisNotce. for principal and interest, the sum of $58,765 62; and no proceedings having been in­ Muted to recover the debt now remammg se­ cured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained m said Mortaaoe has become ooerabve NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. January 13.2000. at 100 pm., on the stops of the Courthouse in the City ot Hastings, that being the place tor holding the Cir­ cuit Court tor the County of Barry, there wd be of • fared tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, tor the purpose of satisfying the amount* due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, to­ gether with interest at nine percent (9%) per an­ num. legal costs attorney tees and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Empire Na­ tional Bank of Traverse City Traverse City. Mich.gan. does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as foHows. to-wit Land situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry and State of Michigan de­ LOT 4 OF BLOCK 1 OF PAULINA BEACH ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2 ALSO THAT PARCEL OF LAND LYING BETWEEN THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOTS 1. 2. 3. 4 AND 5 OF BLOCK 1 OF PAULINA BEACH ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AND THE SHORE OF FINE LAKE. BEING SITUATED ON THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION X. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST Commonly known as 1792 Hickory Road. Battle Creek Mchigan 49017 The redemption period as provided by law m six (6) months from the date of the sate EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK OF TRAVERSE CITY. Mortgagee SMITH & JOHNSON. ATTORNEYS. PC BY H Wendel Johnson (P24247) Attorney tor Mortgagee 603 Bey Street - PO Box 705 Traverse City. Ml 49685-3705 (231) 946-07CO Dated December 6 1999 (1/13) Notice of Mortgage Forecio«ure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery A. Hammond and Diane L. Hammond, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Woodhams Mongage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 29. 1994, and recorded on August X. 1994 in Liber 613. on Page 456. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Atlantic Mortgage and Investment Cor poration. as assignee by an assignment dated June 2. 1997. which was recorded on August 4. 1997. In Uber 704. on Page 55. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIVE AND 68/100 dokars ($57,605 68). mdudmg merest at 8.675% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided. notice is hereby given that said mon gage will be foredrsed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml al 1:00 pm. on January 13. 2000. Said premises are situation m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lots 10 and 11 of Block 6 of Lmcoin Park Addi­ tion to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded ptat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 55 The redemption pent J shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated December 2,1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248-593 1305 Troll & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors X1W Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 4990505518 Panthers (12-30) Kids need help Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to the letter from "Want to Help in Louisville, KY.," who baby-sat for a child she believed was being emotionally abused. While your answer was very good, Ann. I believe I can provide more information that could be helpful. Emotion?’ abuse can have severe and long-lasting effects on a child. It can be as painful as physical abuse, with scars that last a lifetime. A parent’s love is so impor­ tant that withholding it can cause a child to struggle through adulthood feeling insecure and unworthy. Children who arc abused emotionally often exhibit signs of depres­ sion, hostility, apathy and hopelessness. Please tell “Want to Help” to be a friend to that child’s mother, and talk to her about her behavior and where she can turn for help. Suggest parent groups, therapy or Childhdp’s National Abuse Hotline, 1-8004-A-CHILD (1-80^-422-4453) for crisis counseling and ’•cferral services. And just as importantly, be a friend to the child as well, and offer your love, attention and en­ couragement. Children need adults to help them, because too often, their voices aren’t heard. When you see or hear something suspicious, you must do something about it. Only then will children be safe from abuse. - Michael Caplin. Director of East Coast Operations. Childhelp USA. Dear Michael Caplin: Your letter is going to be read by millions of people, and your suggestions are invaluable. Thank your for a sensitive and helpful letter. You have found the job that fits you to a T. surer Phillips absent Minutes approved. Treasurer s report received Deputy Demaagd reported that 9 children had been finger-printed Approved contracts with County tor deputy ser­ vices and gypsy moth program Tabled Youth Council contract until January Amended budget m Board of Review category $50 Approved notebooks, etc tor trustees. Fdd outstantertg Ms Mv jtmg adjourned at 7:50 Bonme Cruttenden. Clerk Attwoed to by. RchardC Thomas. Supervisor (12/23) Dear Ann Landers: Your response to “Single File in Aurora, III.," surprised me. “Single” complained that her husband did­ n’t want to participate in social events. You said he was probably unsure of himself in social situations, and suggested he could be cured by gradual exposure to increasing numbers of people. Why is it that perfectly sane and re­ spectable folks are allowed to say that an evening of Mozart would bore them to tears, yet, when someone says the same about an evening of coffee and chatter, he is considered “pecuhai**? Just as some people cannot carry a tune or run a mile in under four minutes. I am not able to sit in a room and engage in mindless chatter. This docs not mean 1 am unsure of myself in social situations. I am plenty sure of myself. I just matter of personal preference. I am a successful career woman. I work with 11 full-time and 30 seasonal employ­ ees. I enjoy my work, and relate well to oth­ ers. 1 have been married for 14 years to a wonderful, outgoing man. However, it dri­ ves me crazy lo sit in a room with people for three hours and listen to non-stop chitchat. My brain turns to mush, and my eyes glaze over. Perhaps you could have suggested that “Single" work out a compromise with her husband. He could agree to a certain amount of socializing in exchange for a guilt-free pass the rest of the time. He does­ n’t need to be cured. He isn’t defective. Those of us who abhor an evening of so­ cialization can still be normal, happy, pro­ ductive individuals. Please encourage oth­ ers to accept our personal lifestyle prefer­ ences instead of providing them with help­ ful hints on how to change us. - Happy and Anti-Social in Ex iryland. Dear Happy and Anti-Social: I consider myself properly told off. You arc perfectly right. If your husband doesn’t mind your wish not to socialize, it is indeed none of my business. 1 apologize P.S.: Maybe what you need is more interesting friends. Jeri will be retiring from Hastings City Bank at the end of 1999. She'll be missed, but not forgotten. Stop by and wish her luck on her special day. Hastings Office 150 W. Court St. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 fastings (frtv iBank » ‘Blessed’ dads Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to the letter from “In a Quandary in Col­ orado.” She said her 52-year-old daughter, “Eleanor.” contacted her biological father, but that he would have nothing to do with her. Shame on that man for treating his daughter with such disregard. I have a sim­ ilar story, but with a much happier ending. My mom and my biological father, “Bill," were divorced when I was 4 months old. When my mother remarried. Bill was in the Air Force, and I was 18 months old. Bill al­ lowed my stepfather to adopt me because he Do you have questions about sex. but no one to talk to? Ann Landers ’ booklet, “Sex and the Teenager" is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long.business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) lo: Teens. c/oAnn Landers. PO. box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Tofind out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate web page at www.cre- BOY, Nicholas, bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 16. 1999 at 10:20 a.m. to Angel Case and Kevin Nye of Delton. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Tyler Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 10. 1999 at 2:04 p.m. to April Clawson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. • BOY.Chandler Jade, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 13. 1999 at 9:39 a.m. lo Char­ lene V Everitt of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Anthony Christopher, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Dec. 9, 1999 at 6:23 a.m. to Danielle Williams and Justin Taylor of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. ators.com. Copyright 1999 Creators Syndicate, lac. Who’s social? HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting December 14,1686 - 7M pm. Six Board members present, four guests Trea­ hate these occasions the same way someone else might hate an afternoon of drag racing, heavy-metal music or foreign films. It’s a o♦ for the kids. Most of them will never play professionally or get a college athletic scholarship. I propose parents unite and refuse to let the kids practice or play during school holidays or on weekends. If parents would make a united stand and say. “Only Monday through Friday, and two weeks be­ fore school starts, and one week after school lets out for the summer,” the coaches would have no choice but to schedule dur­ ing that time frame. Too many parents and coaches have forgotten the real purpose of school is to get an education. - Sports Par­ ents in La Crosse, Wis. Dear Sports Parents: You’ve written a very tough letter, but all your complaints are valid. I w onder if there are other parents who feel as you do. I also wonder if other coaches around the country are as demand­ ing as the ones in La Crosse, Wis. I would like to hear from them. ding and talk about Bill. Bill stayed in contact with my maternal grandmother, who occasionally sent him photographs of me as 1 was growing up. Two years ago, after 28 years, my grand­ mother asked if it would be OK for Bill to contact me. I had just gone through a di­ vorce. and needed all the support 1 could get. so 1 was open to the idea. Bill called me. and we talked on the phone for three solid hours. It was amazing how we bonded. In September of that year. Bill and 1 met for the first time. It was a picture-perfect re­ union. The following June, I remarried, and both my fathers walked me down the aisle. I felt this was a very generous and caring gesture for my Dad to share that special moment with Bill. 1 could not have been more proud. I am blessed to have such won­ derful people in my life. - Roberta in Cali­ fornia. Dear Roberta: What a lucky girt you are. and how generous of your mother not to re­ sent her ex-husband^ participation in the wedding. I hope you have let all these fine individuals know how much you appreciate their civility and consideration. You are in­ deed "Ncsscd" , BOY, Cadcn Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 14, 1999 to Brandi Webb of Hastings. BOY, Trenton James, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 13. 1999 at 8:28 a.m. to Steven Nesbitt and Melissa VanKlavcrcn of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. I oz. and 22 inch­ es long. GIRL, Chyanne Susan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 15, 1999 at 5:28 p.m. to Billy and Jolene Rea of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Terry Anthony, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 14, 1999 at 1:06 a.m. to Paul and Tonya Dull of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. BOY, Carson Richard, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. II, 1999 at 10:15 to Nathan and Katie Winick of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jason Edward, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 11. 1999 at 11:30 p.m. to Sta­ cy Huddleston of Nashville. Weighing 6 Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 BOY, Quinn Riley, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Dec. 7,1999 at 2:38 p.m. to Janet and Brent Johnson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 1/2 ozs. and 21 |/2 inches long. BOY, Matthew Bradley Hewitt, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 6, 1999 at 2:53 p.m. to Mark and Deb Hewitt of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. GIRL, Logan Rose-Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 8, 1999 at 5:33 p.m. to Heather and Daniel Hoffman of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 1/4 inches long. BOY, Garrett Mathew bom Hospital on Dec. 2, 1999 at George and Jessica Rcploglc Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 at Pennock 1:25 a.m. to of Hastings inches long. lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 inches long. (Holiday CJ)eadIines and (Hours for Sports crazy Dear Ann Landers: School sports have taken over the lives of my children, and I’m tired of it. Am I the only one? Some nights, my kids don’t have the time or energy to study. They just fall into bed exhausted. There is no time for doing home chores or taking on afterschool jobs, which some kids need. We hear a great deal about having well-rounded students. Sports par­ ticipation interferes with that. If the kids want to play soccer and be in the band. too. forget it! The coaches won’t allow it. No ex­ cuse is acceptable for missing a practice or a game - including weddings or funerals, let alone eating supper with the family. Let’s face it. This is supposed to be fun BOY, Darien Antwyon, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 6. 1999 at 3:57 a.m. to Keisha Jordan and Jason McDiarmid of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. reminder The.Sun and Netos mRPLE I.RKGWPQE Si^news Deadlines for December 28th issues: Display Ads: Noon, Thursday, Dec. 23rd Classified Ads: Noon, Monday, Dec. 27th Deadlines for January 4th issues: ' Display Ads: Classified Ad: Noon, Thursday, Dec 30 Noon, Monday, Jan. 3 — Holiday Hours — & ) Closing at Noon Christinas Eve; re-opening at 8 a.m., Monday Dec. 27th. Closing at Noon New Year's Eve; re-opening 8 a.m., Monday Jan. 3 �The Huungx Bervw - Tburadky. December Z3. IMS - Page « From Time to Time... Oliver Reed's final letters home... By Joyce F. WHubrecht Camp near Petersburg Dear Sister, "Again 1 take my pen in hand to write a few lines to you to let you know that I am well and as tough as a bear and hope these few lines wil find you all well. "'AMI Jane I have seen some pretty hard fighting and some pretty hard marching too but the Lord has blessed me with excellent health and amid the storm of battle he has kept me from harm yes Jane I have great reasons to praise his holy name for while I have been spared thousands have fell vic­ tom to death I have been tn all the banlcs since we started my company started from Camp Russell with 27 men and all well mounted and a Lieutenant in command and a good man he was loo but now his body rests tn a soldier's grave, he lost his life in trying to save a poor wounded soldier, his name was wilson perkins from Woodland, a brother in law of Wm. Hager, he, Perkins was shot through the leg and while our Lietenant was trying to get him off they were both shot through the head and killed There was one wounded otherwise than these and loss of a few horses in all the casualties that my company have received in battle but the long marching and sleep­ less nights has worn them out and they sought rest in (he hospitals and to the rear and when the last battle was fought it was noted Rebel General R E. Lee surrenered his forces to our noble General US. Gram. O S. Reed was the only man of Co. H that participated or look part m the fight I do not wish to boast but in the mercies of God tho there were some that was palying off to the rear that was as able as I was. I wish I could picture to you the contrast that was that brought about in one short hour about one hour before the surrender. I stood behind a small tree bout ten inches through a shooting a fast as I could, the air was filled with lead and iron hail two balls hit the tree while 1 stood there, our cavalry was being driven back slowly we fell back about one mile figuring like tigers on every inch of ground there our infantry came up to our support and when the brave Phil Sheridan the best General in the army saw the enemy was overpowering us he formed his men in three solid lines of battle and swinging his sword over his head and road on his noble black charger from one end of the lines to the other said now my boys show the country what you can do. no quicker said then done with one tremen­ dous yell they charged thus onward they moved making the very hills shake with the sharp crack of musketry the loud roar of cannon and the shnek of shell as they sought out their victims but its duration was short the rebs was driven in confusion from the field snd soon General Custer's quick eye saw the white flag, the firing stoped m a minute and the air was rent with the loud hurrahs of victory. "Well I must dose for I have no more paper. I have not had a letter from you in four weeks. I hope to hear from you soon and the SIO that I sent to you. O S Reed General Ulysses S. Grant. Union Army. IvMilotakatMlimalotianktwcainniallhaTlwdWtototHaabngxkipwtcular, as wal ■> a> mdants HraHnqi lor to* opportunity to sarvs than tor «w past twsivayaars.WNIswa am ateclad horn a particular want, decisions ara made In the bast aaaraata ot the entire city. Heetrigs hoe eeene tot otchengee during theee peel MM yeere. end I heveanioyed being part of helping to make tioae changae happen. Wa have changed or torm of gov•mment. chanoed txukXngx - pnmdsig new houasig far the potoe department, updefad to, water and tower systems, tie cky ottenances and Master Plan. The Healings Cky/Bany County Airport is experiencing now grawdi and IntareaL The HtoOngs Pubfc Unryn making great atidos in growth and devatopmont Tho propooed mar wall plan la aacfang. and I am poetoiie k aril be enjoyed by many people. The Heelings Incubator (Left to right) Henry H. Hosmer. Orpha Mae Hosmer and Nancy Eleenor (EUa) Reed Hosmer. Oliver Reed's daughter. Orpha Mae Hosmer was Oliver Raed's granddaughter. Washington DC. May 17th. 1865 Dear Sister, •Once more In sight of the capitol 1 sit down to write a few lines to you in answer to yours of the 9th which I received last night. I was very glad to hear that you link pets was al! well and this will inform you that I am well also. There is no news to write except rumors and there is so many of them there would not be room enough on a common newspaper to print them, some say we are going to one place and some anoth­ er but I hope we are going home and I believe we will as soon as it can conve­ niently be accomplished. “You wrote that Hiram had got that chop­ ping done. 1 am sorry but there is no use to cry for spilt milk but if I had been there would not have it done then if a man would do it for nothing. I told Uncle Henry when I first wrote about having it done that I wanted it done any time after the leaves got their bigness and the middle of August or I think I wrote to have it done between the middle of may and the middle of august and I think if he will look up the old letters he will find it to be so. the reason why I do not want chopping done in the spring is the sap is in the wood and causes the stump to sprout and the roots to remain green a great deal longer than they otherwise would, go another reason is the timber in consiquencc of the sap sour and causing a poor bum making the work of clearing neatly double to what it would have it done in June. “Well I don’t know as I have anything more to find fault with so 1 will close hop­ ing for the best, please write often and much obliged. I still remain your affection­ ate brother. Oliver S. Reed to his sister Jane C. Hart On the Ohio River May 28. 1865 General Robert E Lee. Confederate Army has provided a home far new buamssses. aeebng new jobs, and has led toe way to tie Healings IndueMaf Park. There nd be wen yestir changes tor too city in toe next tow years. The Eaelaide Bedovatopmwa Plan, by Gora Assodaue, Inc., proposed development tor too City ol Heel­ ings. In conjunction arih toe Downtown Devatopmera Authority, Hostsigs Manutedunng Company, end toe Fofaauoch Company. It stows us to plan to reuse vacant ndurt Mos. and dwatop land to be beet uee. The operative message to; at of us U gfaoojgg. Haskngs is fortunate enough to have many otgenlouo ckizoru whe hove toe abtty to taka a luturiasc view of ow noeda and devotop plana toward atfaawig tooao goato. WNo I aril mas being pert of toe Hesongs Cty Counct. I Move toeing very contdent that Hastings aril conknuo to grow in a viablo way. providing toe quafay of Me tost la toe reason moot of ua We here! Thanks tor yew support and Interest. Rememtwr tost ygg choose how Hsabngs wri grow by stepping t* to toe voting booth, and toon maHainaig contact with your could members is — t. C 'lwruie MuSw —_ Mtntm .1 . ■ Dear Sister, again I take my pen in hand to write a few lines to you to let you know that I am well at this time and hope these few lines will find you the same. “I received a letter from Mr. Jones last night and he said he thot that he would have his discharge in the course of a week. I am glad for him but as far myself I think it is doutbful whether I get home before my time is out. we arc now on our way for St. Louis and it is said that we are going to be sent from there to Texas. I hope not but I fear it is a fact, the boys all say they will not go any farther than St. Loui and I am afraid there will be trouble between the officers and men if they undertake to take us to Texas. I shall hope the best and trust in God who has carried me through thus far and I beliexe he will protect me still pray for me Dear Sister for we read that the prayers of the righteous availeth much. Tell Mr. Jones to write as soon as he gets home. I don’t know whether I can mail this or not but I will try. our lieutenant said he thot I would hac a chance to send it when we got to Cincinnati and we will arrive there some time to day. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of ADOPTION Of ORDINANCES TO: THE RESOENT* AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHP OF PRAMEVEXE. BARRY COUNTY, MCHK3AN AND ANY OTHER BCTERESTED PERSONS: Major General Philip Sheridan, Union Army. “There is no more news of any impor­ tance to write. 1 have not had a letter from you for a long time. “Please write often. Yours truly from your ever true and affectionate brother O S. Reed" Oliver^ final destination was Fort Casper D.T. al Platte Bridge, now Wyoming. He was transferred to the 1st Michigan Volun­ teer Cavalry on Oct. 1, 1865. Oliver S. Reed died of dysentery on Oct. 23. 1865 at the Post Hospital one month before his 30th birthday. His body remains there. Left behind were his personal effects of one great coat, one pair of boots and one looking glass sold at auction for $9.50. He also had one pocket mirror, a plate and $3.20. The personal Bibles of both Oliver and Mary C. Reed were preserved and remain today with the letter Oliver's children, Nancy Ella Reed and Lemuel Reed were raised by Jane C. Reed Hart and her husband Lorenzo S. Hart. Nancy Ella Reed married Henry S. Hos­ mer of Castleton Township. They had three children, Orpha Mae Hosmer, Oliver Leroy Hosmer, who died as a baby, and a second baby, which died also. Henry S. Hosmer died in Castleton Town­ ship on April 6. 1901 and Nancy Ella remarried several times, dying herself on May 28, 1951 The family has been unable to find very much information about Oliver's son, Lemuel N Reed, since the 1870 census which shows him living with Jane Reed Hart and Lorenzo Hart Mane Rosenthal Bowhall. 1910 Ridge Crest Place. Rockwall. Texas. 75087. 792­ 771-4476 would like to hear from anyone m Barry County who has any further informa­ tion about the Reeds and the Hosmers Sources: Letters transc ribed as Oliver wrote them by his great great granddaugh­ ter Marie Bowhall, who prepared this histo­ ry Photos from the lamik collection and from the Civil War Times PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following are summaries of Ordinances, being Ordinance No. 105 and Ordinance No. 108, which were adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its meeting held on December 8.1999. ORDBiANCENQ 188 SECDQfLL REZQMNQ OF PROPERTY M LAND SECTION 3L This Section amends Section 5.1 of the Pramevtee Township Zoning Ordinance so as to rezone from a *P-Z Semi-Pubfic Land Dtstnct zoning ciaeeiflcMon to a *R-1* Low Density Residential District zoning classification a por­ tion ot land in Land Section Thirty-One (31) of PrairtevBe Township located in the vicinity of the Cal­ vary Road Baptist Church SECTION R MWfHlffY The provisions ot this Ordinance are severable ««mow BL EFFECTIVE DATE AMR REPEAL OF CQNFUCnNQ fiPfflNANCFS This Ord­ nance shal taka effect eght (8) days toflowmg pubheabon after adoption Al Ordnances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repeated. fiRQINANCE ND 188 egenON L TITLE, The Me of this Ordinance is tho * Prwneviie Township Buddng Code Ordi­ nance' MCTlOli i- ADOPTION OF NAWNAJIY REfXMyffJFD MAfWL CORP This Ordnance adopts by reference the "BOCA Base Budding Code. 1999 Edbon*. as amended by this Ordnance BECTlONM. ENFORCEMENT. Thia Ordnwce shal be admirwtorod and enforced by Pramevflte Township, which spedfleafly reserves the right to provide by ordnance or contract with any other township. vAage, dty. or county in tho State of Mchigan tor joint enforcement and adrmnisfrakon of VWs Ordnance EfmONIV EEE& Sections 112.3.112.31.112 4. and 112 5 of the ’BOCA Basic Buddr j Code. 1999 Edition" are repealed and the Pramevdte Township Board is given authority to establish by resolution a schedule of tees for the administering of the Building Code. EFCTIQNV VKM ATIQN OF STOP-WORK ORDER Section 117 2 of the "BOCA Basic Buddng Code. 1999 Edbon' is amended to provide that notation of a stop-work order is a violation of this Ordinance and fudy subject to afl sanctions set forth tor violation of this Ordnance SECTION VL nANRERnm RHE QBRS This Section repeals Sections 119 0 through 119 6 ot the 'BOCA Base Buddng Code. 1999 Edbon' and substitutes m thee place provisions pertaining to regulation of dangerous buddings SECTION V. SANCTIONS. Vciation of this Ordnance or the Code adopted thereunder is a mu­ nicipal civil infraction punishable by a civil fine determined m accordance with the following sched- Minimum EiM - 1st Offense wrthm 5 year penocTS 50 00 - 2nd Oflense wdhm 5-year period* —— --------------------------------------- S 7500 - 3rd Offense within 5-year period*——-------------------------------------------- ..$125.00 - 4th or More Offense within 5-year period* $250 00 Maximum Em $500 00 $50000 $500 00 $500 00 'Determined on the basis of the date of commission of the oftensefs) This section further provides for the imposition of costs of not less than $9 nor more than $500. SECTION V8L SEVERABILITY, Should any part of this Ordnance be declared unconstitutional or of no force and effect by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall not be deemed to af­ fect the validity of any other part or portion of this Ordnance SECTION DC EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF COffUCTlNG ORDEiANGES. AM Ord­ nances of parts of Ordnances in conflict with this Ordnance are hereby repeated This Ordinance shall take effect ninety days afte' a certified copy of this Ordnance is delivered to the Michigan State Construction Code Commission This Section makes further provision with respect to bidd­ ing permits vahdy issued before the effective date of this Ordnance and with respect to any pro­ ceedings pending including prosecutions for violations, incurred under any previous ordnance or Township Building Code being repeated hereby PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Ordnance shafl take effect ninety (90) days after a certified copy thereof is delivered to the Michigan state construction Code commission, with de­ livery having been made on December 22.1999 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of these ordnances have been posted in the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of the Or­ dnances. including the Building Code adopted by reference thereunder, may be purchased or in­ spected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk dunng regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication Normajean Nichols, Clerk Pramevifle Township 10115 S. Norns Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616)623-2664 I �Pug* 10 - Th* Harting, Samar - Tlwnday. DacamOar 23.1999 Saxon spikers appear pumped; beat Panthers < < me h Iliink < I il.. Thinking of others during holidays is most important Tlx the team of year for thinking giving... aharing... aad caring. Since qrarts editor, — and other people in the new, business usually don't make a let of dough (many are Democrats, you see) — are have found a great way lo give people gifts without taking the risk of breaking the ole' bank accounts Being that this is the year of Y2K, it probably doesn't matter that much anyway because as we have learned through all of the media hype the world is coming to a crashing end. Our list includes many individuals, but there is not enough room in this Halting! Banner to acknowledge all who deserve something special underneath their trees. That list would include the kids we are fortunate to cover, the nice folks who we follow in and around town. Republicans, a few selected Democrats, no the fortunate ones whose names are on this list and the less fortunate ones who are not on this list. Come to Think About 11. maybe the fortunate ones this time are not so fortunate, while the leu fortunate ones are probably happy that they didn't make il onto our Christmu par Anyway, Peace lo you and yours during the glorious holiday season Enjoy the college bowl games, the cups of egg nog and the much-needed hours of extra sleep. Remember, if nothing else, lo make someone elae's life a little bit warmer and be cognizant of what this lime of year is truly about. No. the answer is not egg nog. Here's to all of those who have been there in times of need... or just in time. On with the Christmu list, compiled this year by not just Santa, but many of his happy elves. Kim Barton: A vastly improved group of J-Ad Graphics volleyball players for the 2000 Corporate Olympic Games and our own mascot to help us inspire the troops. Linda Betoon: A Super Bowl win for the Miami Dolphins, a nice place to eat a good meal, and some top of the line gourmet coffees to go along with your mother's awesome cakes. Dan Bwerge: A calendar with pics of the Devils' Soupbowl, many Japanese monster movies and a whole lot of blues music. Hal Barrga A year filled with many thrilling Saxon and Wolverine triumphs and acknowledgment for being Hastings' Poet Laureate. Julie aad Corey Crittenden: A couple Holes-InOnes. time together and the coolest Pok-e-Mon cards known to DELTON — Enthusiasm and focus. The two traits are important to Hastings' coach Tom Freridge when he considers how successful his varsity volleyball team can be this season. In its Barry County matchup with Delton Kellogg last Wednesday, the Saxons had plenty of both. With that valuable combination of character and menial nubility working in unison. Freridge’s spikers won with relative ease. 15-9 and 13-5. "From my point of view, focus is the most important," Freridge said. "This is a team thin struggled the last couple of years, but there is a lol of talent on this team. Tonight, we played all 15 (of our players)." And the 15 spikers dominated the action against their Panther foes. "They (Hastings) were pumped," Delton coach Rhonda Sturgeon uid. "They are in a tough league like us and they must suy up (if they are to contend)." SPIKERS... Continued on page 14 in this year’s NBA playoffs. That's if they can find a couple of wide bodies underneath. Walt Jentiron: A potter of thore beloved "Dancing Bean" and a coffee maker that never runt out. Well, maybe that's not a good idea. Patricia Johns, Mike and Elena: For Pat. an iBook and a videotape of you saying "I Love My Job." We need that mostly for Dave's sake. For Mike, more magic markers to make an even better sign. For Elena, everything that is in the Stuart Little collection. Mike Knobloch: A starring role in a new. toon-to-bc-released. J-Ad Graphics movie named "Pie Mar * Dee Lowell and the Hastings Jnycees: A Stella.- campaign, tons of campen and many wonderful projects to usher in the new millennium. BUI Love: A spot in this year’s Marten* field and some great pictures for our sports programs. Mary McDonough: Coupons for Northside Pizza aad a little Millennium Madness, happiness. Helea Mndry: A videotape of "Oklahoma" and an appearance on a upcoming Wendy's advertisement. Bob Nida: The job of leading the Rotarians in song, every week, and more wonderful ways lo help our local youth to become great, well-rounded Innim. Ray Page: Some big time wins for the black and orange and some weB-vened articles — like the ones Grantland permed — to go along with them. Hank Pnrdey: Membership in the Christian Coalition aad a ticket to a really hip Beck concert, live from the Hastings Library. Brian Reynolds: A poster of an elephant crushing a donkey aad a World Series title for the Detroit Tigers in its new home. Comerica Park. Joyce and Jins Ryan: A Greyhound that travels non-stop to where your grandchildren are and tickets lo watch all of our favorite sports teams such as the Lion,.. the Wolverines... and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish... even if the Irish are on probation for "major" infractions. Angie Sarver: Time off from work (paid for of course) if there is an opportunity lo watch a family sports star in the 2000 Olympics Brad Scobey, Chris and Brandi Sue: For Brad and Chris, co-ownership in a new local pizza joint and a tape of all your favorite songs. For Brandi Sue. peace, happiness and all that you need, remaining with you for your entire life. Dave Sbinavier: A Bronco hoop season that doesn't coal Donewald what man. Bob, Carol aad Maeve Dwyer: For Bob, a year’s supply of videotapes of Arby's Musicians Showcases. For Carol, many interesting court cases in the year 200. For Maeve, nothing but the very best. Joe Gam bee: Finally, a Power Mac G4. acknowledgment for writing the best sports story (and that includes anything that Albom would have written) in 1999 and a super round on the links with our friend John Block. Elaine Gilbert: An “Annie** videotape and some more excellent Render fronts. Perry Hardin: A crystal ball for next year's football season, a spot for the Detroit Lions in this year's playoffs and a reservation at the Hilton Suites to view a few of those Lions' post-season triumphs. Carrie Hendershot: An entire house filled with Furbys, even if Joe doesn't think it's a very good idea. Sbawna Hubbarth: The masks of tragedy and comedy, a ticket to "Man on the Moon" free of charge and a few frosty beverages for a winter Caribbean trip. Fred Jacobs: Entry into the David Stockman look-a-like contest, that improved golf game we promised that never came in *99 and a spot singing at The Met with a two... three... well, let’s make that a four-string orchestra. John Jacobs: Some Redskin championships for the upcoming year, a "expert” lumberjack if you ever need one again and a World Cup caliber soccer stadium for our home town. Steve Jacobs: A "Stud Muffin" coffee cup, your own sports talk show live from Hastings and a national championship for the Michigan State basketball team (that's if U of M and Western Michigan don't make it) at this hair he has left and many great moments for your family ia the upcoming 12 years NCAA, baby! Job Jacobs: A terrific time in Toronto (say hello to Vince Carter if you sec him on the streets), some future championships for the WMU Broncos and a few roundball triumphs for the Pistons HOLIDAYS... months. Steve Steward: Masterful music lo keep you inspired and a repeal trip for our Saxons come Final Four time. Denny Storrs: A front row seal at any sporting event you travel lo. that means just about all of them, and a way lo replace the rim that we owe you. Shelly Setser: A new truck from a local car dealership, an iMac that makes us seem super and a digital camera that captures all of life's beauty. Jodi Taggart: A sports car that can beat the one Jeff Gordon has and some good quality time to pass the days away. S-on-3 Basketball Players and Fans: An even better Summerfest tourney with special appearances from Mark Brown... Dicky V... and John Wooden. Mike Vickery: The best Internet sight known lo man and a sleeping space for all of the lime that you — and people like Perry — spend here... even late al night. Joe Williams: A special holiday CD of Christmas songs and a Stanley Cup for our Detroit Red Wings. Scotty and Stevie nearly guarantee the second one. Don Wilkins: A bad cold during the second week of deer camp. Bobbi Wilkins: Membership on the Professional Bowlers tour and the best Summerfest ever in the year 2000. Paul Wolfram: A golf game that's better than Tiger's, a place in the Allegan Tigers' Hall of Fame and J-Ad publications free of errors. That last one will make your job. and all of ours, a little bit easier. Continued page 11 Hastings* Joann Balay powers a spike over Potion Kellogg's Lisa Wilcockson (5) in the Saxons* 15-9.15-6 Barry County voSaytoal win. (Photo by Petry Hardin) Dalton KHoog-n Jackie Plough (13) fires ■ spike over the nnt at her coach, Rhonda'Stdrgbon; watchesfrom the sidelines. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Rhoades’ road well-paved at Snow Invitational VERMONTVILLE — Jeff Rhoades did the host wrestling team proud Saturday at the Jesse Snow Memorial Invitational. Rhoades, a 152-pound weight class mat man from Maple Valley High School, scored a first place by beating Caledonia's Ryan Haywood with a 7-1 decision in the championship round. To get to the finals, Rhoades pinned Comstock Park's Ryan Smith in 1:13 and pinned Lakewood's Ryan Terry in 5:38. Haywood's Fighting Scot teammate, Todd Maines, was a weight class champion at 140. Maines managed a 14second pin over Hopkins' Ryan Ringle, a 3:38 pin versus Comstock Park's Chris Bice and a 4:45 pin over Carson City Crysal's Kyle Cashen. Carson City Crystal won the team championship with 186 points. Comstock Park was second with 161, Caledonia third with 148, Lake wood fourth with 130 1/2, Gull Lake fifth with 87 1/2, Concord sixth with 86, Grand Rapids Catholic Central seventh with 78 1/2, Central Montcalm eighth with 77, Maple Valley ninth with 56, Fennville 10th with 33 1/2 and Hopkins was 11th with 26 points. Lakewood earned three second places, including one from a former Hastings grappler, Greg Seeber. Seeber won a 17-0 decision against Maple Valley's Brandon Brooke, beat Carson City Crystal's Shawn Thomas on a 4-2 decision and had to sit out of the championship with Comstock Park's Pat McCarthy because of a minor injury. The other two Viking runners-up were Willie Fyan at 215 and Andy Eastridge at 171. Fyan beat Gull Lake's Ken Stratman with a pin 1:41, pinned Maple Valley's Matt Thorne in 1:39 and lost to Concord's AJ. Harr on a 1:39 pin. Eastridge pinned Gull Lake's Austin Harris in 52 seconds, scored a pin in 4:57 over Comstock Park's Eric Smith and lost to Carson City Crystal’s Malt Halfman on a pin that took 42 seconds. Three seconds were grabbed by the Fighting Scots' Lynde Baltrusaitis at 103, Josh Baltrusaitis at 145 and Chris Whipple at 125. Lynde Baltrusaitis pinned Central Montcalm's Robert Oestrike in 25 seconds, won an 11-6 decision over Lakewood's Willie Fyan goes up against Concord's A.J. Harr in the championship match at 215 Saturday at Maple Valley High School. Carson City Crystal's Ken Crawdell's and lost a tough 3-0 decision to Comstock Park’s Ryan McCarthy. Josh Baltrusaitis, Lynde's older brother, won over Comstock Park's Karl Steinmeyer, prevailed over Grand Rapids Catholic Central's Ed Scott when Scott withdrew and lost to Central Montcalm's Justin Ritter in the championship round on a 14-2 decision. Whipple beat Lakewood's Andy Willshire with a pin that took 37 seconds and lost to Comstock Park's Ben Fidler that took 3:42. The Jesse Snow Memorial Invitational is held each year to honor a former Maple Valley High School wrestler who died in a car accident July 28, 1993. Snow qualified for regional* in his senior year and was always regarded as a team player and a team leader by his coaches and teammates. Each year a wrestler is awarded the Jesse Snow Memorial Sportsmanship award, an honor that is about more than mat wins. "The winner of the plaque won't necessarily be the one who wins every match, but who shows su^Rrior sportsmanship and other attributes that Jesse demonstrated when he wrestled," Maple Valley wrestling coach Chris Ricketts said. The winner of the 1999 award was Carson City Crystal's Jason Cooper, the winner of the 189-pound weight class. For more localized reports on the Jesse Snow Memorial Invitational for Maple Valley, Lakewood and Caledonia, see the Dec. 28 editions of the Maple Valley News , the Lakewood News and the Sun A News. • Delton's Ferris At the Top: Delton Kellogg's Bill Ferris is currently ranked No. 5 at 275 by the Michigan Wrestling Association. Ahead of Ferris are Clarkston's Jon Robinson, Carlton Airport’s Neil Szuch, Hesperia's Wes Brimmer and Oxford's Eric Ghiaciuc. �Th* Hating, Bannar - Thursday, Dacambar 23.1908 - Paga 11 Lee no match for Hastings Hackett able to capitalize inside versus Delton in holiday hoops Dec. 21 on the Hastings High School basketball schedule was originally set for a matchup with Barry County rival Delton Kellogg But the DK Panthers scheduled too many games for the 1999-2000 season, sc the Saxons found a late replacement in Wyoming Lee. "Delton said that they had 21 games on us schedule and they did not tell us before a couple weeks before the season was to stan," Hastings coach Don Schtls s*<d. "So, we saw that Lee was looking for a gwrsemd we scheduled it" Lee. a Class C program that plays in the O-K Silver Conference, stuck with Hastings during the first half but eventually ran out of steam. 77-54. Hastings, now 3-2, needed to rebound and gel a strong "team" outing after dropping a 58-43 contest last Friday to O­ K White Conference rival East Grand ^Sctais' squad achieved just that as it not only received a game-high 28 points aad 8 rebounds from its All-Slate randidalr. senior Tony Bowne. but also had a couple of its other stars step up and fill important roles. Three players who helped to fill thoae roles were sophomore guard Eric VanDerMolen. junior forward Leland Jennings and senior center Ryan Eltzroth. VanDerMolen tallied 11 points, scoring baskets in all far quarters. "Enc did a nice job getting in the paint." Schils said. Jennings managed 8 points and hit trifectas in both the second and third quarters "Leland does all the little things," Schils explained. "This is the third game in a row that be has played real solid.* Eltzroth’s contributions wen for the most pan displayed on the defensive aide at the floor. He scored 6 points, but his banging on the glass aad work keeping the Rebels' big men out of the paint helped his team so post a holiday win. "Ryan is beginning lo aee a little more playing time and is starting to do some good things," Schils said. Bowne began the game by hitting a jumper, but the Rebels went ahead at 6:40 when Nate Jacobs knocked down a triple to make it 3-2 visitors. VanDerMolen connected underneath al 3:43 lo pul Hastings ahead 7-6, braked one in off the glass at 2:30 to put his team in front 11-8 and made a sweet dish to Bowne for a score al 1:43 lo give his squad a four-point advantage, 13-9. After one qusnrr. Hastings held court at 18-11. After passing lo Bowne fa a Saxon basket (20-13). Jennings nailed a threepoimer at his own at 3:30 to give Schils' squad an eight-point edge, 23-13. Jacobs, who scored a team-high 18 points, made il a four-point contest, 23­ 19, at 4:40 before the Saxons went on a little bd of a tear said. "They (Lee) were outhustling us in the first half With two trifectas and a leaner that started the third quarter, Bowne helped his teammates to add distance between themselves and their foes. 40-32. Bowne drained three triples in the third and finished the eight-minute stanza with IS total points. Jennings closed out the Saxons' 22-point quarter with a basket at the buzzer, a shot that put his team up 54-44. "We are trying to get more aggressive offensively," Schils said. "I thought that we did a nice job tonight finding people who were open. By outscoring the Rebels 23-10 in the final eight minutes, the Saxons were able to run away with an easy victory. Big plays in the fourth quarter were turned in by Terrell on a soft jumper at 6:47 (56­ 44), Jennings on a long-range bomb at 6:05 (58-44), VanDerMolen on an aggressive drive to the hole at 5:35 (60­ 44), Eltzroth on a slam dunk at 2:40 (66­ 50) and Terrel on a trifecta at 2:15 (69­ 50). Photos from the Hastings' basketball win versus Lee will be included in the Dec. 30 Hastings Sanner. Hastings hopes to continue its winning ways Tuesday, Jan. 4, with a home game against O-K Conference rival Zeeland. Hastings 77 Wyoming Lee 54 Lee — 11 19 14 19-54 Hastings — IS 14 22 23-77 Les: Jared Sala 2 (1) 1-2 6, Naic Jacoba 7 (2) 2-2 18, Luke Brant 3 3-3 9. Dan Vasquez 2 2-4 6, Alberto Arajo 2 4-6 8. Jose Rivera 1 0-0 2. Larry Coma 2 1-3 5. Totals: PG 19 (3). FT 13-22-54. Hastings: Tony Bowne 10 (4) 4-5 28, Joab Woodard 0 1-2 1, Eric VanDerMolen 5 1-2 11. Ryan Eltzroth 3 0-1 6. Leland Jennings 3 (2) 0-0 8. Jared Currie 1 2-3 4, Dustin Terrel 4 (1) 2-2 11. Zac Fulmer 3 2-3 8. Totato: PG 29 (7), FT 12-17-77 East Defeats Saxons... In an early-season O-K White Conference matchup last Friday. East Grand Rapids beat Hastings 58-43. Tony Bowne ted die Sason scorers with IS points and Dustin Terrel tallied 11 points. A big fourth quarter propelled East to the win. Hastings was out-scored in the final frame 19-4 after being tied 39-39 after three quarters. Matt Lineberger led the Pioneers with 18 points and Tom Paatliad added 11 points. DELTON — Not a real tall team, Delton Kellogg found il difficult contending with Kalamazoo Hackett's "trees" last Friday in a Kalamazoo Valley Association battle And the result was a 60-42 Panther defeat. The victorious Irish received a gamehigh 19 points from 6-7 junior forward/center Matt Kulbago. 12 points from 6-1 senior guard Eric Gushurst and 6 points and some quality minutes down the stretch from 6-9 junior forward/center Kevin Murphy. Delton Jim Hogoboom said that Kulbago and Murphy were both players who were "difficult to defend." He elsementioned that his Panthers "struggled on the boards al times." But there was a positive that came out of the home-court loss, as Delton's 6-2 senior forward/center Derek Stiles returned to the lineup after missing some lime with a sprained ankle. Stiles scored 11 markers and gave his squad plenty of activity on the offensive floor, as well -s battling the likes of Kulbago and .Murphy on the defensive glass. That was as good of an effort that we have received from a player ia a long time." Hogoboom said of S.’les' efforts. "He makes play for us." Robert Boyle, a 6-1 senior guard/forward also stepped up for the maroon, while and silver. Boyle tallied 14 points, a total that included a trifecta in the thud quarter. But for the most part, the Delton shooters struggled. The host eagers did not score until 3.-02 of the first quarter and at time they trailed 7-1. Nine of its 11 points in the first quarter came from the charity stripe and the Panthers entered the second stanza trailing by five points, 16-11. Five of Delton's seven points in the second also came from the free throw line, but it was still in contention al the break. Despite making just two field goals in the first half, the Panthers trailed the Irish by eight. 26-18. By using full court pressure on defease. Delton was able to pick up its intensity on offense as well. "When things are going bad, a lol of shots seem lo pop wij Hogoboom said of his team's probIMa from the floor. "We just need to get-fflfa comfortable at -u, _ - »v———j m .citne onensivc eno. Hackett. however, put the game out of a reach with a 24-point third quarter. After Delton scored the first basket of the second half, the Irish acspooded with a 10- The post-season banquet for the Kahmamo Speedway racing season was held Dec. 18 at the Kalamazoo Radisson Plaza. Here are some of the local accomplishments and w rates s: Cnwraw-f rafm iulKZCtJ Oil J99.8 I 1 aralw Branuon Lyons, fourth in points; Larry Dahlke Jr.. 12th in points; Ken Warner. 20th in points. Factory Stocks Brad Shellenbarger. ninth in points; Brian Bergakker, 11th in points; John TerMeer. 12th in points. Special Awards Brandon Lyons, 1999 Super Late Model Rookie of the Year. Brad Shellenbarger, 1999 Factory Slock Most Improved Driver. Eddie Lee Payne, Jerry Landon Hard Charger award. HOLIDAYS... CowL from page 10 Dave Young: A U.S. president — maybe Bradley or even McCain — that has good morals, a "happy, happy day" and an appearance by Michael Moore or Molly Ivens at an upcoming First Friday session Ruth Zachary: A new township board and plenty of culture for Barry County and Caledonia. • Have A Very Merry Christmas... to all that we mentioned and to all those we did not. Talk to you soon... Happy Hobdays I run that put them in control, 36-21. Murphy scored all 6 of his points in the third quarter (including back-to-back scores that made it 42-23), Gushurst also connected for 6 and Kulbago added 4 points. Boyle's triple with one second to go in the third quarter make it a 22-point Irish advantage, 52-28. In the fourth quarter, the Panthers went 8-for-IO from the free throw line with Stiles hitting 4-of-4. In total, Hogoboom's squad made good on 24-of35 shots from the charity stripe. "In the first half (14-of-21), we did a good job of getting to the line,** Hogoboom said. With Stiles back in the lineup, the Panthers are optimistic about improving their season. But there is also another reason for hope. Regan Dock, a 5-11 senior guard/forward, is expected to get BJUMV COUNTY. taCMOAN NOTKf Of PUKJC HMMNC and his cast removed Wednesday, Dec. 29. and then rejoin the squad for action. Kalamazoo Hackett 60 Delton Kellogg 42 Hackett — 16 19 24 10=60 Delton — 11 8 10 13-42 Hackett: Jared Butler I 4-4 6. Eric Gushurst 4 4-4 12. Chris Mitchell 3 0-0 6. Ty Oppenlander 3 0-1 6. Jacob Bolton 0 1-2 I. Tyler Boyd 2 0-1 4. Matt Kulbago 7 5-6 19. Kevin Murphy 3 0-0 6. Totals: FG 23. FT 14-18=60 Delton: Robert Boyle 3 (1) 7-11 14. Jamie Collier 0 1-2 k J.T. Charron 1 2-4 4, Sky Matteson 0 1-2 I. Kevin Lillibridge 2 1-2 5, Jamie West 0 4-4 4. Colt Taylor I 04) 2. Derek Stiles I 9-10 11. Tstate: FG 8 (1). FT 24-35=42 . NoncEof ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Eltzroth scored off a nice scoop inside at 2:52 (27-22) Dustin Terrel tallied on a pet back off a Eltzroth miss (29-22) and VanDerMolen scored a layup on a fastbreak and made a free throw fa a three-point play (32-26) with 1:14 to play mdse half. Lee, however, scored the final four points of the second frame and made it a two-point contest. 32-30, at inrrmiitrion "We were not as focused as we aeeded to be at the start of the first half." Schils Speedway hands out‘99 awards Panther eager Robert Boyle (3) looks to drive past Irish's Jacob Bollon (32) in last Friday's KVA contest. f. Music by: . Kyle Christopher *10 per person includes buffet & party favors Music at 9 p.m. _ b-? Reservations Requested ^•852-9260 or 852-1529*3 CITY Of HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Plan­ ning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan on Tuesday, Janu­ ary 4. 2000 at 730 p.m. to hear comments on a proposed amendment to Section 90-171 of the Ordinance. Extensions or Enlargements of Non-Conforming Buildings and Uses A copy ot the proposed ordinance is available for public review at the office of the City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the clerk ot the City of Hastings (telephone number 616­ 945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800­ 649-3777. Everil G. Menshum City Clerk PHASE TAKE NOTlCt M Xw RuMret Charm fanrap Ptanrwig Commoner: we hold a puUE tranng and nwMng on Jonuwy tg. 2000. ■ xw Ruaand Cnanar farane Has. nested at 24B1 Haan need Huong, McNgm. commercing a 700 o'clock pm FL1ASS WOE NOTICE mat me terns to tre constoared at fte haaringfrntaing induda in brief. ma folowing 1 A proposad amandmant to Rudand Charter Township Zorang Ordnance No 48. Artde III. Secoor 156 LOT UNE. FRONT The proposed amendment would revise this section to read LOT LINE FRONT A The exterior line or nght-of-way al a road on which a lot fronts dr abuts B Wwi a lot has waler frontage, the front fane shea bo me boundary Ina abutting me wetar No structure or fence shal be stowed to bo constructed in the setback area mat would reomet me view of mo occupants of ma dvoamgs on mo adjacent pvopartioa. 2 A proposad amendment to Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordnance No 46. Article XX. Section 2022 (A) SITE PLAN RE­ VIEW Tho proposed amendment would revise this section to read: SITE PLAN REVIEW- A Doveiopments Raqumng Sas Plan Re­ view. Tho BuMng Inspector or Zoreng Administrator shal not is­ sue a buddng permit or zoning permit for the construction ot the foftowmg buddmgs. structures or uses until a detailed site plan has boon reviewed and approved by tho Townsfep Planning CommisSKto 1 Mufcpio famfy reotdanaoi davotopmont 2 MoWo homo park davatopmont 3 Office davotopmont 4 Commercial dovetapmont 5 indusfriai davotopmont 6 PUD 7 R-4Arermmad uses amor man 1 A 2 tamOy reseloniiai 8 Al spooai exception uses 9 Site condominium proiocts 10 Any other uses of land for which sue plan review is requred under any provision of this ordinance 3 A proposed amendment to Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordmanco No 48. Areda XVII. Section 17 03 (N) USESSURJECT TQ SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT. The proposed amondment would revise tott section by adding a new Speoal Exception Use Permit (N) Uses permitted m me *C3* Dtstnct 4 A proposed amendment to Rutland Charier Township Zoning OrtSnance No 48 Arede XX. Section 20 25 (A) FENCES AND HEDGES The proposed amendment would revise this section to reed FENCES AND HEDGES. A No fence or hedge shea btock the view of me front setback ot a lake tot nor the front setback of a non lake tot No fence shall contain barbed wire No eiectnc fence shal be permitted A# fences shal have me decorative or fin­ ished side toward the outside of me property ime 5 Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE mat me proposed amend­ ments at the Rutland Charter Township Zornng Ordinance may be examined by contacting the Township Clerk at any time dunng reg­ ular business hours maintained by Township offices and by ap­ pointment from and after the publication of tins Notice and until and including the day of me heanngZmeetmg and may further be ex­ amined at the heanng/meeting PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written comments regardmg the above referenced matters may be submitted to the Township Clerk pnor to the heanngAneeting and may further be submitted to me Planning Commission at me neanngAneefrng The Township Planning Commission reserves me right to mod­ ify or alter any portion of the proposed amendments at or following the heanng/meetmg and to make its recommendation to me Town­ shipBoard ah interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid bme and piece to be heard with respect to these matters Rutland Charter Township writ provide necessary reasonable auxihary aids and services such as signers for the hearing im­ paired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the heanng individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary a<ds or ser­ vices should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the ad­ dress or telephone number iistod below ROOM MCKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTKGS. Ml 46056 (616) 646-2164 TO: THE RES0ENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHT, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER WTERESTS) PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that •» Mowing to a proposed Ordinance which waa received for first reeding by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township al its regular mealing held on December 8,1989. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSH* ORDBIANCE NO. 74 EFFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordnance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordnance by the rezoning of cartain properties lo­ cated within the Township and to repeal aH Ordinances or pans ot urcanances n contact nerewnn. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHT BARRY COUNTY, MCMQAN Rezoning of Property in Land Section 4 A. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Townspip Zoning Ordmanoe is hereby amended by the rezoning from the "RE* Rural Estates Residential zoning classification to the *RR* Rural Resi­ dential zoning classification of the foiowing described land in Sacton 4: BEGINNING AT A PT ON THE S LN OF SECTfON 4. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DISTANT N 89 DEG 30* 36* E 783.48 FT FROM THE SW COR OF SD SEC; TH N 05 DEG 01' 25* W 543.00 FT; TH N 89 DEG 30136“ E 534 FT TO THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING RD. TH S05 DEG Ot 25* E 543 FT ALG SD CENTERUNE TO SO S SEC LN; THS 89 DEG 30-36" W 534 FT ALGSDS LN TO POS SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33 FT THEREOF FOR IRVING RD AND OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FT THEREOF FOR UPTON RD. SECTION ■ SEVERABMJTY Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid. SECTION M This Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publication after adaption. Al Ordinances or parts of Ordi­ nances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordi­ nance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at their regular meeting to be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hafl on January 12. 2000. commencing at 7:00 o’clock p.m. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed materials be­ ing considered at the hearing. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rut­ land Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. ROBIN MCKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2481 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Basketball laatractieaal Clinic I’liwucvlm pl»Basketball for boys and girts in Kindergarten through second grade will be instructed at Lee Elementary in Middleville Jennifer Shaw, TKHS Jr. Varsity girts’ coach, will lead instruction The program starts Saturday, Jan. 8, and continues through Feb. S. Registration form and fee of $20 (includes a basketball t-shirt) are required by Jan. 31. Scholarships are available. Volunteers are needed each week lo help with coaching. The schedule will be as follows: first grade, 9-10 a.m.; second grade, 10-11 a.m.; DK & kindergarten, 11 and games. Boys and girls will play at Central and Star Elementary Schools in Hastings on Mondays and Wednesdays The league schedule is as follows: Team Formation. January 10 at Central Gym: 5th A 6th grade, 4-5 p.m.; 3rd and 4th grade. 5­ 6 p.m.; Weeks I A 2. Practices; Weeks 3 and 4, Practices and Games; Weeks 5 and 6, Games. The registration form and fee of $40 are due Jan. Sth. The fee also includes a soccer t-shirt. The soccer league also needs volun­ teer coaches for each league. a.m.-noon. FhmBy Fan Nights Hastings High School will be the site for family fun on Jan 28 and Feb. 25 at 6:45­ 8:45 p.m. Activities include basketball. own skates) The coat is $2 per person or the family rate of $6, crafts cost 25 cents. Girls 4 years of age tnrough 6th grade are invited to participate in the cheerleading Tina Eaton, Callie Girrbach, and Samantha Snow will inrtruct the classes from 3:15- YMCA af Barry Caaaty William M. Doherty An. st Law .. 5-0-0 Advanced Stone and Tile.....................3-2-0 GaryY Hobby Shop............................... 2-3-0 White . .......................................................0-5-0 Game Results-Gsryk Hobby Shop 2 vs. William M. Doherty Attorney at Law 10; Advanced Stone and Tile 6 vs. White 2. the Hastings JV game on Feb. 11 th. The $15 fee includes a cheerleading T-shirt. The reg­ istration deadline is Jan. 12th. In collaboration with Pennock Healthcare Services, the YMCA is offering swim lessons on Saturday*. The winter schedule starts Jan. Sth and will end on Feb 26. Jackie Scholten will instruct the winter ses­ sion. The registration form and fee of $35 will be accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis. The classes fill fast. Mliwog, 11-11:40 am.; Guppy. 11:45 a.m.-l2:25 p.m.. class is fell; Minnow. 12:30-1:10 pm.; Fish/Flying fish 1:15-135 p m the winter for youth indoor soccer. Boys and girls should wear play clothes, gym shoes, heavy socks, and shin guards ate rec­ ommended- Soccer T-shirts are included with each registration fee. See below for Seccar Spirit Lragat YMCA <f Barry Caaaty Adali Baikctball Lcagac Bivens ..................... Flexfab Black Blair Landscaping Other Body Shop . Coleman Insurance Saturdays Instructor Age Group 4 yrs. old DK.7W 1sV2nd grade 3nV4to grata Shffito grata Coat 21 .1-2 Richie k Keffer Shop 3-0 3-1 .0-3 .0-3 Ponderoxa . . PR Jammers McNeal Law Firm ... 3-0 Lakewood Merchants . Drill Team ....................... 1-2 Flexfab RedO-3 Game Results - Petersons 79 vs. Bee Gees 78; Flexfab Black 45 vs. Coleman Insurance 40; Flexfab Red 24 vs. McNeals Law Firm 58; Drill Team 47 va. Lakewood Merchants 53; Blair Landscaping 65 vs. Bivens 55; Ponderosa 57 vs. Bee Gees 61; Richies Koflee Shop 38 vs. Pr Jammers 21. DaadBna HMtfnae Latewood MMdtertte Hastings n»gn School Jsn.15-Merch 11 No 1/22, 2/5,2/19 Mark Cartoon, Dotton Soccer Coach Tana 83W.15a.rn. 9:15-10:00 am. Lakewood Middle School March 4-25 Brian Rayner Page Elementarv Feb. 10March25 Steven Evans Tkne Time 1030-1130 am 1130-noon $20-4 yr. olds-Kdgn $25 let-4* grata January 5 2 [Home Addre** “ 1 am ok _ *» m mm* *1 Made while you wait - 5 minutes Private Drive - Private Road Signa -Any Name* Pvt Rd Signs 1011 E. State St.. Hastings (616) MS-MU « M am. S88-S77-7446 With just 49 seconds left on the clock and trailing by seven points, the eighth grade Gold basketball team found a way Dec. 17 to pull out a dramatic 35-34 win. Joey Arens stole the ball with seven seconds left and dished it off to Drew Whitney who scored the game-winner with four seconds left on die clock. Bowman scored 12 points, Adam Case 8 points and Joey Aspinall had 4 points, going 2-for-2 from the free throw line. Arens ullied 2 points. Doo Hodges 2, Drew Whitney 2. Josh Bernheisel 2 and Justin Pratt 2 points. Bowman also pulled down 5 rebounds, made 4 steals and dished out 4 assists. Whitney had 4 rebounds and 3 steals. Arens 3 rebounds and 3 steals, Scott Larsen 3 rebounds. 3 steals and 3 blocks and Case collected 4 caroms. On Dec. 15, the Gold lost a 60-46 decision to Newhall Bowman scored 9 points. Whitney 8, Arens 6. Pratt 6, Robert Fields 5. Tyler Tuthill 4, Aspin.-'! 2, Larsen 2, Jake Tuthill 2 and Cao I. Strong offensive efforts were turned in by Fields, Bov.man. Whitney. Arens and Plan, while Eric Schiedel did a solid job on defense. From the charity stripe, the Hastings' The seventh grade Gold eagers are (front row, from Mt) manager Christy Pohja, Derek CakhveS, Andy Griggs. Chad Gintach, Michael NewMed, Merit VandsrVeen. Jacob EHtott, Zach Hutoe; (tack row) managar Betsy Acker, Josh Maurer. Andy Kelly. Andrew Vincent, Scott Affording, Jerryd Eaton, Tyler Fulmer, Brendon Johnson, Kevin Dickinson and coach Pat Cotson. (Photo provided) 3-1 piaytn • team experience with practices Race Eighth grade eagers score dramatic win 7th Grade Blue The Blue eagers before the break beat both Wayland 22-19 and Forest Hills Northern 32-24. Against Wayland. Mike Garrett scored 9 points. Kevin Davis 6. Tyler Jiles 4 aad Aaron Fortier 3. Garrett also pulled down 5 rebounds, Justin Selleck collected 4 caroms and Derrick Jones made 2 steals. Jiles led the team with 10 points in the triumph over Forest Hills Northern. Joel Maiville added 6 markers, Davis 7, Garren 4, Joey Gibson 2. Chris Katje 2 and Fortier had 1 point Garren also came up big on the glass with 5 rebounds and MaiviDe pulled down 3 caroms and made 5 steals. Sth Grade Bine The Blue squad received 14 points from Ryan Ferguson in a 44-30 aria over Wayland. Other offensive contributors ia the victory were Kyle Arnie with 13 maskers. Chad Ferguson with 4, Colt Stovall with 3. Jeff Huey with 2. Sam Acker with 2, Nick Gielarowski with 2, Jake Armour with 2. Jim Coenen with 1 and Kody Knickerbocker with 1 point In a 49-24 loss to Forest Hills Northern, Ryan Ferguson netted 6 markers, Scott Redman 5. Arnie 4, Huey 2, Chad Ferguson 2, Acker 2, Coenen 2 Eighth grata Gold and Blue hoopstars are (front row, from Mt) Dan Hodgas, Jessl Lydy, Jaff Huey, Joey Asplnal, Eric Schiedel, Tom Gintach, Kyle Arnie; (middle raw) manager KeM Johnson, Colt Stovall, Jim Coenen, Josh Bemheisol, Nick GMarowski, Tyler Tuthill, Justin Pratt, Scott Rodman, Chris Taylor, Bred Kidder, manager Jami ShMng; (back row) coach Stan Kirkendall, manager Kori Wills, Adam Case, Jake Tuthill, Drew Bowman, Chad Ferguson, Scott Larsen, manager Jami Hayas and coach Pat Purgtoi. (Photo provided) and Bred Kidder tall point 9:00-1030 am. 1030-1130 am. 1130 noon $20 for aH participants January 31 930-10.30 am. 1030-1130 am. 1130-noon >15 tor ak participants February 23 7th Grade Gold Andy Kelly tallied 12 points in a Dec. 14 win over Newhall. 36-30. The seventh grata Blue basketball team Includes (front row, from left) Jason Hudson, Justin Seilock, Tyler JUes, Eric Frith, Paul Wantand, Kevin Davis, Andy Robins. Derrick Jones; (back row) Joey Gibson, Kevin Martisius, Mike Garrett, Joe Mahrille. Jesse Cappon, Chris Katje, Aaron Fortier and coach Rich Long. (Photo provided) PROTECT YOUR CAR TRUCK OR VAN BEFORE WINTER DE-TARING. WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER 4 POLYMER SEALANT VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR SH/MPOO MOTOR CLEANING COMBINATION SPECIALS. OK. HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP FOR THAT PURPOSE. Eyar and Lori a Eysr husband and aria (orignal mortgagors) lo VSndyk Mortgage Corporation. A MkMgan CorporaSon. Mortgagee dated Sap- Staff Development Coordinator Tendercare Hastings is now taking applications for a Staff Development Coordinator for our facility within If the Holidays Leave You Not Feeling Quite Right TH* FWM K A OUT COLLECTOR MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been mad* 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E W BUSS) 616 / 945-5607 MS 40 minutes of the most West Michigan cities. 1995 In Uta 642, on Page ton. Barry County Records. Michigan and waa mipurt by meant anignmanla to PNC Mortgage Corp, ot emeries. Aaaqna. by an aangnment dated Semember 30. 1996. which wea recorded on November 13. 1996. In Document *1020650. Barry County Tendercare (Michigan) Inc. is the largest long-tenn care provider in Michigan, as well as one of Michigan’s largest employers m health care, with 36 facilities. The position is an entry-level management position, SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY-NINE AND 23/100 dosers (367.279 26). In­ cluding Harest al 8 325% per anman which requires strong interpersonal skills with a desire for personal and professional growth. The position also provided nonce a hereby given that sari mat- requires sound clinical skills, dedication to quality of We’ll be here Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve from 5-9pm, and Christmas Day and New Year’s Day noon-7pm. | J So, don't put off until tomorrow what needs to be done today. Treating minor illness end injury. care, and commitment to the team concept. Supervisory experience and Train-the-Trainer Certification is a plus. Benefits include: • Flexible Hours Scholarship Program • Excellent Benefits Competitive Wages • On lhe-job Training 401K Package Open 7 Days a Week. Call For Hours If you are interested in being part of a team-oriented (616) 946-3360 company where caring makes the difference, forward all venue, at the Berry Comfy Courthouse In HauInga Ml at 10O pm.on February 3. 2000 Seri prenuees ere situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILE. Barry County. Masugan. and are descntied as: recorded In Uber The redemption period than be 6 monthfs) tram the dale ot such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1943CL 600 3241a. n which case the redemption period resumes lo: Tendercare Hastings—Director of Nursing OLilah Miller. RN The Pennock Hospital Walk-in Clinic Located near Patient Registration at Pennock Hospital 1009 W. Green St., Hastings I a 240 E. North Street Hastings. MI 49058 Or fax resumes to (616) 945-2453 -Phone (616) 945-9564 FOR INFORMATION. PLFASE CALL 243-593-1303 Tran 3 Tros. PC 301 SO tategrapb Road. Suae too Britain Farms. Ml 43025 (1*20) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 23. 1999 - Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Thursday Mixed King Pins 42-14. Oops 36-20. Just Us 32-24; Varneys 31-25; Question Marks 27­ 29; Red Eyes 27-29; Hastings Bowl 26-30; Croon Squad 25-31; Brown and Sons Excav. 22-34. Middle Lakers 15-37; Bull Dogs 5­ 7. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Lambert 177-489; S. Brown 186-486, H. Service 183-478. I Ruthruff 169-435; J Rabies 180-427; B Anderson 128-342; C Lewis 113-321; R Brown 137-307; J Anderson 109-295; C. Swinkunas 164; B Sexton 148; O. Gillens 146; C. Service 138; J. Musser 118; B Billings 113; D. Tiffany 109. Men’s Good Games and Series - M. Zimmerman 179-499; J. Jacobs 157-432; C. Leonard 145-410; C. VanHoutcn 179; C. Mugndge I 47; S. Fauncc 146. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 38; All-4-Fun 36; Matnx 35; Sunday Snoozers 35; Happy Hookers 33 1/2; Red Dog 33; Lucky Strikers 33; We’re OK 31; B.S.ers 30 1/2; Thee Froggcrs 30; 4 Horsemen 30. Double K’s 29 1/2; Friends 27; Rock Bottom 23 1/2; Bud Light 18 Women's High Games and Series - S. VanDenburg 231-632, D Snyder 198-558; E. Ham montree 187-490; L. Bozc 150-414; L Potter 192. P Key 188; D Gray 173; S. Cross 164; B. Cantrell 153. Men’s High Games and Series - J. Barnum 246-670; M Martin 213-593; K Hammontrcc 188-552; J. Kohler 195-544; S. Krallman 187-536; J Smith 204-533; A. Thompson 204-531. D Key 193-521; M. Cross 211-515; B Falconer 179-496; M. McLeod 162-470; C. Shook 160-466; B Kirby 233; DJ James 210; E Bchmdt 209; A McBnan 198; D Dutcher 189; G Snyder 182. M. Eaton 169; B. Cantrell 152. Bowlerettes Hecker Agency 32-24; Hamilton Excavating 31.5-24.5, Bennett Industries 28.5-27.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 28­ 28; Kent Oil Co. 23.5-28.5*; Railroad Street Mill 20 5-31 .5*. •Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - B Scobey 165-443; N Potter 174. B Maker 193-516; S Huvcr 122-318; K. Eberly 184-487; L Dawe 160; J. Doster 144-426; P. Bntten 146-399; C Hurless 185; E. Ulnch 173; B Hathaway 1’8-493; J DelCotto 161; S. Merrill 171 Senior Citizens Wieland 43 5-20 5; Jesick 42-22; Kucmpcl 39.5-24.5; Nash 39-25; No One Senior 35-29; Snyder 35-29; Hall 34-30; Schlachtcr 34-30; Friend 34-30; Woodmansee 33.5-31.5; Brewer’s 30.5­ 33.5; Girrbach’s 27.5-36 5. M&M’s 27-37; Moucoulis 26.5-37.5; Lcthcoe 25-39 Wmwm Hlth Gtme - E. Mesecar 179; V Broun 170; H Service 173; G. Potter 161; S. Memll 202; J Kanndcy 159; C Stuart 164; S. Pennington 179; Y. Checseman 159; B. Howes 158; R. Murphy 169; L. Fncnd 155. Womens High Series - E Mesecar 460; H Service 467; S Merrill 537; S. Pennington 478. Men's High Game - J. Mercer 174; D. Stuart 198; N. Thaler 160; W. Woodmansee 184. P Terpening 159; G. Forbey 167; R Schlachtcr 182; R. Mason 184; G. Waggoner 175; D Hall 180; W. Birman 197; C Jesick 179; B Terry 182 Men’s High Series - D Stuart 473; N Thaler 460, W. Woodmansee 464; R. Schlachtcr 51.8; G Waggoner 468; D. Hall 500; W. Birman 459; B Terry 500. Tuesday Mixed The Misfits 37 1/2-26 1/2; Advanced Commercial Printers 35-29; Consumers Concrete 34-30. Al & Pete’s 33 1/2-30 1/2. TVCCU 33 I 2-30 12. Fncnds 29-35; Hastings Bowlers 28-36; Plumbs 25 1/2-38 1/2. Mens High Game and Series - D. Morgan 202-556; D. Clements 168; R.O’Keefe 192-555; G Heard 222-606; D Blakely 221; G. Hausc 206 Womens High Game and Series - S. Bnmmcr 190-470; V Scobey 163; B Wilkins 203; B Norns 174; T. Maurer 139; R Burch 172-462 Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series - B. Kirby 204-548; J Buller 210-544; P Henney 179­ 464; N.Wnght 183-431.1 Weeks 166-414. D Eagle 140-401; A Windcs 147-395; B Roach 134-381; J McKee 124-344 Boys Good Games - B. Huss 155; C. Purdum 178; M. Spidel 161; J. Shoebridge 142; B Ferris 138; D. Doyle 127; J Smith 126; M. Bosworth 123; L. Laubaugh 123; B. Vents 124; T. Main 111; D. Lusty III Girls High Games and Series - T. Huss 148-385; M Verus 168-357; J Smith 125­ 350; M Butler 118-343; A Main 137-329 Giris Good Games - J. Shocbndgc 122; R Pohja 108 Saturday Majors No-tap Bovs High Game and Series - J. Goggins 294-734; J. Smith 272-727; T. Mam 266-713; D Eagle 258-708; B Kirby 231-690; D. Doyle 235-672. Giris High Game and Series - J. Smith 270-659; M. Butler 241-652; A Main 242­ 648; B Henney 214-612; B VanBovcn 219-611 Monday Mixers TM Lassies 42; B & R Testing 37; Deweys Auto Body 35.5; Budwcizcr 34; Hastings Bowl 33.5; Basket Babes 30. Whispering Waters 29; Rowdie Girls 27; Kelley’s Keglcrs 26.5; Gutter Gals 24.5; Girrbach's 24. High Games and Scries - C. Beckwith 181; K. Covey 181-491; B Keeler 192-472; S.Guy 170; M. Lemon 167; P. Cooley 148; D. Mays 180; S. Lancaster 197-499; P. Mulford 141; M Matson 182; D. Dutcher 163-472; D Kelley 170; C Warner 188­ 499; T Dewitt 147; G. Otis 183; B Anders 170 Wednesday P.M. Nashville “5* Plus 38-22; Misfits 38-22; Hair Care 32 1/2-27 1/2; Nash Chiro 31 1/2-28 1/2; R R St. Mill 30 1/2-29 1/2; Sccber’s Auto 30-30; Mace's Ph. 28-32; Lifestyles 25-35; Eye and Ent 24 1/2-35 1/2; Girrbach)* 22-38. High Games and Series - R. Murphy 174-483; J. George Fein 177-479; D Botimer 154-420; B Collier 162-459, B Estep 184-460; J. Rice 191; T. Christopher 199; B. Johnson 163; E. Mesecar 159; L. Yoder 170; B Higdon 153; K Becker 177 Wrestling Saxons search for more mat experience Hastings' varsity wrestlers opened their league campaign Dec. 16 with a loss to Grand Rapids Northview. 48-17, as four regular starters were out of the lineup. The "inexperienced" Saxons proved lo be no match for a vastly improved Northview squad. Winners for the blue and gold were Chris Brown at 125, Mike Case at 145, Joe Keller at 215 and Gabe McCarty al 275. "Injuries continue to plague our very inexperienced team; we currently have three senior starters. Sam Stafford. Robb Lee and McCarty seeing limited or no action due to injuries," Hastings coach Mike Goggins said. "We arc working hard to not get discouraged, while we wait for their return. Hopefully, after Christmas, we will get those guys back and we will be a much belter team. Coldwater Team Tournament The Saxons went 2-3 al the Dec. 18 wrestling event. Hastings lost to Allegan 47-24. beat Union City 48-34. won over Battle Creek Central 36-35, lost to Coldwater 72-6 and fell to StevensvilleLakeshore 41-30 Coldwater took first place honors and Hastings wound up fourth. "Overall, we wrestled well," Goggins said. "The teams were well matched and most of the matches came down lo matchups." Reader responds to top athletes of millennium question These arc the Most Talented/Infiuentia) Athletes, according :o Gordon Garlock. for the past miller aunt. See if you agree with him. If no1., send us your choices both for local jocks and for the professional or amateur stars. Send us an e-mail at jadncws@voyager.net, call us at (616) 945-9554 (ext. 227), or fax us al (616)945-5192. Greatest Football Players: Sammy Baugh or Red Grange (college); Jim Brown or Johnny Unilas (professional). Greatest Golfer: Kathy Whitworth (female); Bobby Jones (male). Greatest Bowler: Florence McCutcheon (female); Earl Anthony (male). Greatest Race Horse: Secrtariat. Greatest Jockey: Willie Shoemaker. Greatest Soccer Player: Pele. Greatest Tennis Players: Billie Jean King (female); Bill Tilden (male). Greatest Race Car Driver: A.J. Foyt. Greatest Football Coach: Knutc Rockne (college); George Halas (professional). Greatest Sportscasters: Mel Allen and Red Barber (radio); Curt Gowdy (television). Greatest Sports Writer: Grantland Rice. Greatest Racing Horses: Buckpasser. Ramascus, Forward Pass. John Henry, Man O War. Native Dancer, Nashua. Swaps. Spectacular Kid. Greatest Baseball Players American League: Lou Gehrig, Eddie Collins, Cal Ripken. Brooks Robinson, Ty Cobb, Joe Dimaggio, Babe Ruth, Mickey Cochran. Ted Williams, Lefty Grove, Walter Johnson, manager Connie Mack Greatest Baseball Players National League: Pete Rose, Rogers Hornsby, Honus Wagner. Mike Schmidt, Stan Musial, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Johnny Bench, Mark McGwire, Sandy Koufax, Grover Cleveland Alexander, manage. John McGraw. Greast Baseball Players Negro League: Buck Leonard. Newton Allen. John Henry-Lloyd, Judy Johnson, Henry Kimbro, Cool Papa Beil, Oscar Charleston, Josh Gibson, Bill Foster, Satchel Paige, manager Rube Foster. Greatest Players in NBA: Elgin Baylor. Larry Bird, Bob Pettit, Wilt Chamberlain. Kareem Abdul-Jabaar. Earvin Johnson, Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordon. Jerry West, coach Red Auerbach. Greatest Players in NHL: Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Wayne Grctsky, Doug Harvey, Bobby Hull, Terry Sawchuck, Frank Mahorialick, Maurice Richard, Mario Lemieux, Paul Coffey, Eddie Shore, Glenn Hall, coach Scotty Bowman. Greatest in College Basketball: Elvin Hayes, Jerry Lucas. Lew Alcindor, Pete Maravich, Oscar Robertson, Larry Bird, Earvin Johnson, Bill Walton. Bob Cousy, Jerry West and coach Adolph YMCA eagers contend for victories The sixth grade girls team in the Rising Star YMCA basketball league lost a 19-14 contest to Otsego. The Hastings' squad was solid on defense, but was unable to hold off Osego's eagers. Jamie VanBoven scored a team-high 6 points and pulled down 4 boards. Jerica Greenfield made 8 steals and tallied 4 points, Kaity Kendall scored 2 markers and made 6 steals, Hillary Ranguette had a team-high 5 rebounds. Mallorie Spoelstra made 5 steals, Leah Harris also had 5 steals. Shannon Lux tallied 2 points and managed 4 caroms. Chelsea Cotant collected 3 rebounds and Jessica McLaughlin also pulled down 3 boards. 3rd and 4th Grade B Gold The Hastings eagers showed improvement, but lost a 24-10 decision to St. Johns' C squad. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall. Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan on Tuesday. January 4. 2000 at 7:30 p.m. to hear pub­ lic comment regarding a request from Mike Shadow of Centennial Commu­ nication for a Special Use Permit to allow the construction of a communi­ cation antenna on the City of Hastings north elevated water storage tank located in the 100 block ot West Blair Street and the 700 block of North Jef­ ferson Street Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for infor­ mation and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Cleric at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 ----- NOTICE------ Everil G. Manshum To the residents and property owners of Orangeville Township, Barry County. Michigan, and other interested persons: Please Take Notice that the Township Board of said Township at a legal meeting of said Board, held on December 7, 1999. adopted the following ordinance as governing said Township, to become effective December 23. 1999 ORDINANCE 1-99 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SPECIAL LOCAL WATERCRAFT CONTROL Regulation No. 06 - BARRY COUNTY WC-08-99-002 GUN LAKE, IN THE AREA KNOWN AS ‘GUN HO" SLOW - NO WAKE SPEED On the waters of Gun Lake, in the area known as Gun Ho. from Black­ bird island to the south shoreline within section 6. town 2 north, range 10 west. Orangeville Township, Barry County, state of Michigan it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed. The boundanes of the area described immed.ately above shall be marked with signs and with buoys. All buoys must be placed as pro­ vided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System. Stephen Tolger led the team with 4 rebounds and came up big on the boards. Eric Haney. Dylan Bowman and Justin vonderHoff all scored 2 points. Gary Pleyte. Kyle McNcrny and Michael Steele were solid on defense with plenty of hustle. Dylan McKay and vonderHoff made some big passes to aid the offensive efforts. CITY Of HASTINGS NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Eagles now 4-0 The Barry County Christian basketball squad went to 4-0 with a recent 73-66 triumph over the Grand Rapids Homeschoolers. BCC led 19-17 after one. but trailed 37­ 36 at the half. In the third quarter, the Eagles were able to regain the lead with by out-scoring Grand Rapids 21-16. Josh Lamphere scored a school-record 39 points to guide the Eagles lo the big win. Jerry LaDere pulled down 10 rebounds and Adam Winegar scored 22 points, including six, trifectas, to also benefit BCCs play Joe Keller, a sophomore, was undefeated for the day at 189 and 215. Keller's season mark now stands at 8-1. At Coldwater, he knocked off two regional qualifiers. "He (Keller) is an extremely hard worker who has turned it up a notch for us this year." Goggins said. "Mere and more, he contributes every time he steps on the mat." Strong performances were also turned in by Jeremy Bishop. Mark Peake and Jared Bell, according to Goggins. "This was some of our best wrestling of the year, even though some of the match scores may not reflect that." Rupp. Greatest Olympians: Paario Navinc (Finland. Track & Field); Tarisa Tatynina (USSR, Gymnastics). Greatest United States Olympians: Jackie Joyncr-Kersee (Track & Field); Jim Thorpe (Track & Field). Greatest Olympians Winter: Sonia Henie (Norway, Figure Skating); Bjorn Raehlic (Norway, Nordic Skking). Greatest Boxers: Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey. Rocky Marciano. Sugar Ray Robinson. If this would have been a list of the lop athletes selected by the J-Ad Graphics sports editor, the list would have included Jack Nicklaus or Arnold Palmer (golf), John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors (tic) and Chris Evert (tennis). Bo Schembechler (college football coach), Mitch Albom along with Rice (sports writer), Muhammed Ali (boxing), Jackie Robinson (baseball for his influence on the game). Bob Cousy (basketball), Bobby Knight and John Wooden (college basketball coaches) and Steve Yzerman (hockey). What do you think? LEGAL Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Oelaull has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by WiHiam James Anthony a single man and Alene Airhart an unmarried woman (original mortgagors) to Frst Chcago NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated May 19. 1998 and recorded on May 29. 1998 m Document No 1012682. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registra­ tion System, Inc . Assignee by an assignment dated November 2. 1999. which was recorded on November 15. 1999. m Document No’ 1038004. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 80/100 dollars ($97,593 80). including interest at 7 350% per an­ num Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1 00 p m on January 20. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Parcel 1 A parcel of land in the West 1 /2 of the Southeast 1/4 Section 36 Town 1 North Range 8 West. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michi­ gan. described as Beginning at a point on the South line of satd Section 36 distant North 89 de­ gree 05 minutes 50 seconds West. 384 23 feet from the Southeast 1/8 corner on the South line of said Section 36 and running thence North 89 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West along said South hne 534 65 feet the West line of the East 56 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 36 thence North 00 degrees 24 min­ utes 10 seconds East along said West line. 446 91 feet to the Southerly line of Consumers Power Company Fee Strip, thence South 72 de­ grees 48 seconds 30 minutes East along said Southerly line 727 92 feet lhence South 34 de­ grees 19 minutes 10 seconds West 290 80 feet to the place of beginning Parcel 2 A parcel of land in the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Seaion 36. Town 1 North. Range 8 West Johnstown Township. Barry County Michigan described as Beginning at a. point on the East Itne of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 ot said Section 36. distant South 00 degree 24 minutes 10 seconds West 19 65 feet from the center of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 36 and running thence South 00 degree 24 minutes 10 seconds West, along said East line. 807 71 feet to the Northerly line 959 75 feet to the West line of the East 56 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section 36 thence North 00 degree 24 minutes 10 seconds East along said West hne. 515 36 feet thence North 86 degrees 55 minutes 57 seconds East 379 69 feet, thence South 88 degrees 45 minutes 50 seconds East 539 91 feet to the place of begmnmg The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated December 9 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fife #991011132 Falcons <:/6) �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 23. 1999 ONE SPIKERS...continued from page 10 A service ace by Michelle Griggs put Hastings ahead 9-4 in Game I and backto-back spikes by Joann Bailey made it 14-9 before a Delton error closed out the game Bailey led the Hastings' offense with 9 kills. She also had a team-high 75 percent passing average. "Bailey was superb in her passing at IO-of-13... that's just excellent." Freridge said. "Katie Noteboom is another of our big hitters and tonight she managed 4 kill*.** Also serving up aces in Game I were Hastings' Danielle Swift (two) and Delton's Alison Thornton. Kills were collected by Thornton. Delton Jackie game," Sturgeon said. "Wc can't let up for a minute. 'Hie biggei t thing is that wc have to attack the hall no matter what." Hastings resumes its season Thursday. Jan. 6 at home against O-K While Conference rival East Grand Rapids. Delton plays Thursday. Dec. 30 at the Prough and two others by Bailey. ”We talked a little half way through the first game." Freridge said. "We were up, but we gave them fou. or five points when we didn't pass well. When the passing came back, we did a nice job." Hastings (now 7-5 overall) scored the first four points of Game 2. but Delton came back lo make il a close 5-4 contest. Lawton Tournament. Bui after a short dry spell, the Saxons regained their fire and a Bailey kill and a Bailey dink shot made it 8-4 midway through the game. From there, Hastings was able to close out the match with relative ease. Another Bailey dink pul the score at 13-5 and a final Bailey spike Serving, motion and athleticism helped the blue and gold to earn a volleyball win. (Photo by Perry Hardin) CABERS...from page 12 Hastings’ Catie Case (13) sends a rocket kill over to the Delton side of the floor. (Photo by Perry Hardin) closed it out al 15-5. Managing a rocketing kill in Game 2 was Delton's Heather Yeo. Freridge said the difference in the outcome came mostly in two areas. "We served and passed better than they did," Freridge said. And Sturgeon said her squad did not match Hastings* enthusiasm, focus or conversation. "We just didn't have the intensity and we didn't communicate well." Sturgeon Lady Panther Sarah Kotrba (4) eyes her serve during last Wednesday's match with the Lady Saxons. Hastings prevailed in two games. (Perry Hardin) said. Offensively. Jenni Cook won 8 service points and Swift 7 for the blue and gold. Kristen Wildem led Hastings' defensive efforts with 3 digs. A Novel Idea for'the Banner... Hastings' early-season success can be attributed partly to the team's alignment Freridge said that they "have these players in specific spots." helping each player to understand their roles and responsibilities. The Panthers opened their campaign Dec. 11 by going 3-5 at the St. Philip Tournament. Delton defeated Bellevue in the seeding round 15-12, 16-14, beat Climax-Scotts 15-8, 9-15. 15-7 and lost to St. Philip in the quarterfinals. Sturgeon is optimistic about her team's season chances, but realizes that consistency will be an absolute must. "I think that we have a good core of players; we've just have to really gel each CHAPTER SIXTEEN By R.N. Lake Not Guilty, Just Dead All characters in this hook are fictional and any resem­ blance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental Synopsis With the Cold Creek Road murders solved. the Greg Kennards and the Darrel Oxerstreets can return to somewhat more normal lives It was one of those fantastic April days w hen suddenly you know that fickle Spring is really yours; that the false promises of March are over and w inter has retreated to brood and bluster somewhere north of the Arctic circle Greg thought my idea of an inaugural barbecue was sensa­ tional and so. on a Sunday that was as full >f promise as the resurrection, we were watching the sun balance on the tree tops to the west, spilling red dye right and left, before its fi­ nal disc of the day There was just a touch of chill in the air >o Linda and Su­ san had gone inside Kennard and I sat close to the stone fire­ place. taking the heat from the dying coals. The quiet, the red glow of embers, the feeling of replcnteness brought on by hickory flavored steaks and after supper bourbon had an un­ usual effect on the undershenft He. whose turn of mind was essentially practical and pragmatic, waxed philosophical “Darrel." he mused aloud, "y ou know those statues of jus­ tice. the ones where she wears a blindfold, and holds the scales’" "Justitia. the Roman Goddess." I murmured, “sometimes with scales, sometimes with sword, always with blindfold, to symbolize impartiality " “I'm impressed." Greg said “Anyway, to me she’s more cross-eyed than blind " "Interesting idea." 1 answered “Sometimes." he continued, “it looks lake she’s going to miss altogether Then. boom, somehow, the bad guys get zapped “You belies e that "It s all that keeps me going Listen, if a lol of strange, dis­ ordered people didn't cancel each out. it would be impossible for the rest of us. Not that I don’t think we’re all a little strange ” “Amen." 1 said, thinking of Sullivan. Cadwallcr. Nora Han­ rahan. thinking of the big mistake Linda and I had made in waiting to develop the picture, of the F Bl s almost fatal se­ crecy. of the w hole intricate pattern and all the lives that had been affected "If it hadn’t been for Jack Swanson." Greg stated. “World War III might already have happened He did one great thing in his life. Maybe that’s why the cross-eyed lady let him get by w ith so much rotten stuff for so long." "You must tell me about it some time." I suggested "Sure." he answered I heard the door open and Linda called "The dishes are done so you guys can come in safely now. You’re going to catch cold, it’s not all that warm yet" "Misdirected maternal instinct." I growled. “Wifely solicitude." he amended We went inside The next day. thinking about what he had said I wrote the week’s editorial Here it is. as it appeared in the Reveille “Tipping the Scales" "Recently a sensational courtroom drama played to a bloody conclusion here in Bartley County A defendant was found not guilty ’ yet he was bizarrely executed before he left the (udicial chambers The violence that erupted in this hall of (ustice is to be decned II is important to note, however, that subsequent events indicate that, despite a lack of enough evidence for conviction, the accused wa- indeed involved in major criminal activities His arrest, and the apprehension ol another individual, who was also acquitted, has. for a time apparently weakened the grasp of organized narcotics opera­ tions on Bartley C ounty But make no mistake, this lucrative and insidious field of criminal opportunity will not be ne­ 1 I glected by the amoral men who profit from it. The only real defense our young people have is a full knowledge of the destructive effect of drugs, plus the vigi­ lance and dedication of conscientious law officers, be they federal, stale or local. The interaction of FBI. State Police, and our own Sheriff’s department was required to accom­ plish even a temporary victory over the corrupt and tenacious people who traffic in mind-destroying, life-denying drugs. In this age. when we seem more than willing to think the worst of enforcement agencies and personnel, when we ac­ cept. and indeed condone, words like 'fuzz' and ‘pig’; when we complain about overcrowded courts, jammed jails and a rising enme rate, it might be well lu look at the other side of the coin Occasionally we might express appreciation to the skilled professionals who. day-in and day-out. hold the fort of law. maintain some son of order in a free, and sometimes chaotic society We might, as citizens, take a hard look at governmental budgets and make sure proper provision is made for the equipment, personnel, and practices needed for our own protection Above all we might remember the fact that we live in a country where the law bends over backwards to protect the rights of the citizen, and these rights can be­ come a refuge for the unscrupulous As liberty gives way to license, as the expedient takes precedence over the right and proper, as morality surrenders to venahty. so. in the long run. so-called civil rights become a burden to honest men and they might well prefer tyranny to barbarism The liberal, so ready to equate law and order with oppression, might better align it with the survival of our precious freedoms.” That expression of opinion brought in more letters to the editor than anything I had ever written before Most were complimentary but there were quite a feu that accused me of covering up for the sheriff s department, of selling out to the establishment (whoever that is) and of not understanding that there’s really nothing harmful about pot Other scorers were Andy Griggs with 5 points, Andrew Vincent with 4, Jacob Elliott with 4, Josh Maurer with 4. Scott Allerding with 3, Zach Hulce with 2 and Derek Cladwell with 2 markers. Vincent pulled down 7 rebounds, Allerding collected 6 caroms, Griggs had 5 rebounds, Vincent made 4 steals, Tyler Fulmer made 3 steals, Mark VandcrVcen contributed with 3 steals and Vincent dished out 4 assists. The Gold dropped a 47-37 contest to Wayland, with Allerding scoring 13 points and Vincent tallying II. Maurer added 4 points, Michael Newsted 4, Griggs 2. Caldwell 2 and Fulmer had 2 points. Allerding led the team in rebounds with 10, Vincent made 4 steals. Griggs had 3 steals. Newsted dished out 5 assists and Fulmer managed 3 assists. ’ LEGALNOTICES STATE OF MCHK1AN M THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION File No.: 99-904-CH ROBERT HULA. Independent Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF EVA HULA, deceased. Plaintiff. vs THE UNKNOWN HEIRS DEVISEES OR ASSIGNS OF L B HILLS (a/d/a Luther B Hilfs) CORNELIA HILLS deceased Defendant Jeffrey L Youngsma (P40393) Attorney for Plaintiff JEFFREY L YOUNGSMA. PC 9952 Cherry Valley Ave SE Ste A Caledonia Ml 49316 (616)891-9310 At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Courtroom m the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan this 9th day of Dec 1999 PRESENT HON JAMES M FISHER Circuit Judge • Upon consideration of the Verified Motion ol Plaintiff and the Affidavit m Support thereof, at testing to the fact that the Defendants in this ac­ tion cannot be personally served with a Sum­ mons and a copy of the Complaint herein be­ cause their identities and present whereabouts are unknown and that publication of notice of this action m a newspaper of general circulation is most likely to give notice to Defendants and rt ap­ pearing to this Court that Plaintiff, after diligent in­ quiry. has been unable to ascertain the Defen­ dants' identification or residences either within or without the State of Michigan and it further ap­ pearing that personal service of Summons and Complaint in this action cannot be made on De­ fendants for the above stated reasons, and that mailing would be fruitless and that publication is best means available to apprise Defendants of the pendency of this action IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defen­ dants. designees and unknown heirs assigns of LB Hills aA/a Luther B Hills and Cornelia Hills and all other unknown owners and claimants, shall on or before the 9th day of March 2000. serve their answers on Jeffrey L Youngsma. at­ torney for Plaintiff, whose address is 9952 Cnerry Valley Avenue. SE. Suite A. Caledonia. Michigan 49316. or take such other action as may be per­ mitted by law Failure to comply with this Order will result in a judgment by default against the De­ fendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed m this Court IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in the Hastings banner a newspaper m general circulation hereby desig­ nated as most likely to give notice to the Defen­ dants Publication shall occur within the County of Barry. State of Michigan rr IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publi­ cation of this Order be made withtn fourteen (14) days from the date ot entry of this Order and that mailing a copy of this Order be dispensed wrth because Plaintiff cannot with reasonable dili­ gence. ascertain a place where the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by mail Honorable James H Fisher Circuit Judge Drafted by Jeffrey L Youngsma JEFFREY L YOUNGSMA PC 9952 Cherry Valley Ave 3 E SurteA Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616)891-9310 (1/6) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 23. 1999 - Section B. Page 1 Let's Change the Meaning of Tie One On P R O J E C T EE© EfflBIBON MAPP KING'S ELECTRONICS fit APPLIANCES 130 W. State StHastings 945-4284 MADD of Barry County He a MADD Ribbon on a visible part of your car to show others your support TO STOP DRUNK DRIVING and your commitment to DRIVE SOBER! DEWEY S SALES fir SERVICE AND AUTO SALES FHl FLEXFAB HORIZONS INTERNATIONAL. INC. 1111 W. Green StHastings 102 Cook Road. Hastings 945-4915 945-4700 948-8001 PARTS PLUS BARRY AUTO SUPPLY, INC. WELTON'S 304 H. Broadway • WHOM Service 401 H. Broadway, Hastings 945-5352 J-AD GRAPHICS 1352 H. M-43 Hwy., Hastings 945-9554 BILL SEIF CHEVROLET, BUICK & GEO, INC. DREISBACH PONTIAC OLDS GMC TRUCK 1435 S. Hanover, Hastings 328 H. Michigan, Hastings 945-2425 948-8000 PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE GAVIN FORD-MERCURY GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME 430 W. State St, Hastings 1310 N. Michigan AveHastings 328 S. Broadway, Hastings 948-8558 945-2421 945-3252 TOM'S MARKET ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE STATE FARM INSURANCE Paul Peterson 329 W. Mill St- Hastings HASTINGS FLOWER SHOP BOSLEY PHARMACY BROWN'S CUSTOM INTERIORS 402 H. Michigan. Hastings 118 S. Jefferson StHastings 211 H. Industrial Park, Hastings 945-3484 945-3429 945-2479 PONDEROSA SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE & LONGSTREET LLP THOMAS A. DAVIS JEWELER PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS TRADEMARK REALTY, INC. 136 E. State StHastings 115 S. Jefferson StHastings 948-9884 945-9249 1975 Ole Cutlers Pass Dr.. Hastings, 220 S. Market. Hastings 948-3700 Attorneys at Law 607 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-3495 HASTINGS OFFICE SUPPLY PET WORLD 152 W. State StHastings 221 W. Mill StHastings 945-3226 • 945-2263 948-PETS 241 E. State RdHastings 945-5372 ADVANCED COMMERCIAL PRINTERS 133 E. State StHastings 945-9105 Fax: 945-2015 BOB S GRILL & RESTAURANT LYONS SEPTIC TANK SERVICE 159 E. Court StHastings 3305 W. Quimby, Hastings 945-9022 945-5379 COLEMAN AGENCY 203 S. Michigan AveHastings 945-3412 1569 S. M-37 Hwy., Hastings 945-5113 'Your Real Estate Connection' 945-0514 BRIAN'S TIRE & SERVICE 235 S. Jefferson StHastings 945-9549 MacLEOD CHIROPRACTIC DR. DANIEL R. GOLE 128 W. Center. Hastings 121 W. Woodlawn, Hastings 948-3170 948-2244 �Section B Page 2 The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 23 1999 Fifth grade class at Central raises money with store Michelle Benningfield's fifth grade class at Central Elementary decided to raise money for charity this year by having a Christmas store. At the store, students could purchase Christmas gifts such as stuffed animals, books. toys, and articles for parents. Items for the store were donated by staff and students. Proceeds from the sale will go to the new Barry County Animal Shelter and Love Inc. Above, members of Benningfield's class are pictured. SHARE with a friend, information on the local and area. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings Banner in their name. Call 945-9SS4. Toys galore are heaped on one of the tables at the Christmas store. CLUB Tluudw you... Prospective buyers check out a Christmas store item. Horizons Club and Hastings City Bank would like to thank ail the local merchants who participate in the Horizons Merchant Discount Program. We encourage our members to shop locally and support their hometown merchants. Price Reduced. Outparcek adjacent to Wal-Mart Supercenter Get a great deal on this visible. high-traffic location. • 1 vtes I 2« M'n rtt* • kX«tK>» HASTINGS MICHIGAN • poeuUT-on »12.000 wrttwn LEGAL NOTICES • eve»*ge MH income t *42.000 Acorn Art Gallery Furraturr Repair A Rrfinishtng by Stuart Acorn Chiropractic Family Health Clinic Gavin Chevrolet BwcLPuntiac. Inc Advanced Commercial Printer* Gavin Ford Mercury. Irx Al Fresco Gilimore Jewelers Musser* Service Nashville Hardwaie & Sporting Goods. Inc Art Meade Auto Sale*. Inc GoHEtc Nashville Medical Center. Dr Deborah Joseph. DO B-B * Shoe Repair Gref's Get It-N-Go Dr Eldon Newmyer, DC BAK Discount Hair We Are Northland Optical Babylon Hair & Tanning Harlequin Hair Fashions Overholt 4 Assoc -Art Back Door Deh Harrison s Manne and Storage Pet World Back Street Kitchen Hastings Antique Mall. Inc Pharmacy Care Pastoors Market Barlow Florist Hastings Bowl Ptezall Restaurant A Lounge Betting Restaurant Hastings Cinema 4 Prolessional Pharmacy Bellevue Glass Service Hastings Rower Shop Progressive Graphics Bentley 's Party Store Hastings (Hhce Supplies Rainbow s End Yam. Crafts A Variety Big “O' Fishhouse Restaurant Bob's Grill A Restaurant Hastings Radio Shack and Computer Center Ritsema Trailer Sales A Service Body Image* try Choice Hasting* Sweeper Shop River Berni Travel Agency Bos Discount Auto Hearts Desire Gaft Boutique Bruce A Sexton. D D 5 BrandyWine Restaurant Home Style Bullet Scoop Ice ( ream Bnan s Tire & Service Hometown Lumber Yard Shear Pleasure Hair Liesigners CJ's Ptzzena Shell Quick Marl-Nashville Caledonia Auto Parts Honeytree Farms Hulst & Sons Dry Cleaners Caledonia Hardware ICS Travel Sherry * Hair Care Caledonia Subway Image Technologies Short Cuts Cappun's Quick Mart JAK Yard and Sport Sings s Country Store Cappon * Quick Mart Shell Oil Jackson Western Wear and English Too Sisters Fabrics Snider Communication Inc J-Ad Graphic s Something Special by Kahn Cinder Hallmark Claytun's Auto Sale* Cloverdale General Store Cone Zone Country Town Floral County Seat Lounge Creative Junes Pottery Studio A Gifts Creel's Automotive Dakota Country Crafts Denny * KP Saloon De\ nes Insurance Agency Diana * Place Dorothy * Hair Styling Dretsbach Pontiac (Hd*n>otxle GMC Truek Eaton Diner Electronic services Inc Essential Bean Famous Flooring A Interior* Razor * Edge Sherman Street Auto Parts Jensen Marine SOS Office Supply JH Photographic Studio southern Shoe A Boot Jolly s Bar and Grill Styles R Us JPs Hair Gallery Superette K<* Footwear A Sports Kevin s Draperies A Fine Furniture Thomapple Lake Trading Post King * Musk Center Tires Plus Kkarview Replacement Windows • broken welcome Nashville Family Chiropractic Center WAL-MART EARN $9.00 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Join the nursing assistant class at Thomapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others The class will be held January 13 through January 28 and is not in session on weekends After suc­ cessful completion ot state testing, wage will increase to $10 per hour Apply for this opportuni­ ty in person by January 7 at: Thornapple Manor ^ornappie 2700 Nashville Ad. Hastings. Ml oManor i-af 49058 Thornapple Floral Two J's Legacy lor a bfetime Van's Auto Service Mace Pharm n v Inc Maple \ alley C omputer Center Robin Vaughan. D D S Maple Valley Concrete Products Inc Vitale's Pizza Maple Valley Implement Inc Wayland Carpet A Appliance THE \ illage Grocery Mar-Jay Collectibles Wayland Chevrolet Mexican Connexion Restaurant Wayland Dry Cleaners Michael Kinney Plumbing Wayland Floral A Gifts Inc Middle V tlla Inn Wayland Phillips 66 Service Middleville Floral A Gm Welton s Heating A Cooling White s Photography Fare * Pizza Finch * Auto Alignment Miller s Carpet A Furniture Floral Designs of Hastings Mills Landing Inc Wilder Auto Service Fortune C het Restaurant Yankee Springs Gull Course 4 - Star Video Mosteller Graphics. Inc Mow Station Fruin * Pharmacy A Radio Shack Mulberry Fore BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Asgradhg* 1-800-237-2379 MRT SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MCHGAKHC afOBfvcniSi • Kotonroroo MeftigonaWOl * 345-290C 9126 toe C< Avenue • ecmond WcNgon - 6294252 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) O'REILLY. RANCIUO. NITZ. ANDREWS. TURNBULL & SCOTT PC 12900 Hal Rd . Ste 350 Storting Heights. Ml 48313 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by RALPH OWEN KEELER JR. and PRISCILLAE C. KEELER aka PRISCILLA C KEELER, husband and wife, to TMS Mortgage Inc., d/b/a The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated March 19. 1997 and recorded on March 24. 1997. in Uber 688. on page 956. Barry County Records, and reassigned to The Bank of New York as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 28. 1997, Series 1997-A-1. by Assign­ ment dated February 15.1998 and recorded Sep­ tember 14. 1998 Document No: 1017836, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred NnetyThree and 36/100 ($37,493.36) Dollars, including interest at 13.50% per annum Under the power of sale contained n said mortgage and the statue n such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wrfl be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1 00 o'clock, on Thursday. Jan­ uary 27. 2000 Said premises are situated m the Township of Cartton. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as The West 350 feet of the North 374 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12. Town 4 North. Range 8 West Tax Item No 08 04(H)12-325-200-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241a. r which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 16. 199 THE BANK OF NEW YORK as Trustee under the Pooling and Serving Agreement dated February 28. 1997. Series 1997-A-1 Mortgagee The Money Store. Assignor of the Mortgagee O'REILLY. RANCIUO. NITZ. ANDREWS. TURNBULL & SCOTT PC. Attorneys for Mortgagee 12900 Han Road. Suite 350 Sterling Heights. Ml 48313-1151 Attn Craig S Schoenherr. Sr Telephone (810) 726-1000 (1/13) �The Heatings Banner - Thursday. December 23.1899- Section B. Page 3 Union, companies brighten seniors’ holidays Senior citizens at the Barry County Commission on Aging's Friendship Center unwrap their gifts from the United Steel Workers Local 5965, Viking Corp, and Tyden Brammel of Hastings In the background are tho people from those firms Forty-one senior citizens had an early visit from Santa Claus, thanks to the gen­ erosity of the United Steel Workers Local 5965. Viking Corp, and Tyden Brammel of Hastings. About 260 people in those groups and companies were involved in purchasing beautifully wrapped gifts, party food trays who attended the party: (from left) Cllri Havey, Rich Compton, Terry Newton. Marie Larson. Sue Browne. Teresa Sheffer, Rosemary Sides. Annetta Roemer and Santa (also known as Dennis Roomer). The gifts were personalized to the wish lists that each of the seniors had filled out Their wishes ranged from clothing to coffee and candy. Twenty seniors received their gifts during a morning party last week at the Barry County Commission on Aging's Hastings Friendship Center. The others were deliv­ ered last Sunday to homebound seniors who are on the Meals on Wheels route in Alexander Greenfield, Andrew Griggs, Michael Gunderson, Chad Henry, Dan Hoffman*. Kelsey Howell. Jason Hudson*, Amanda Hurless*. Ashley Ingle*, Katrina Jacobs*. Jena Johnson, Christopher Katje*, Amanda Keeler, Andrew Kelly*, John Kinney, Ashley Kornstadt*, Curtis Krallman, Jacqueline Krouse, Alexander Larsen*, Anna Lawrence*, Kathryn Lawrence*. Stephanie London*. Jackie Lydy*, Amber Main*, Joshua Maurer. Alisa Menke, Alyssa Mennell, Andrew Mepbem*. Thomas Miller, Michael New­ sted, Nicole Noviskey, Amber Peck*. Christy Pohja, Shannon Poll, Evelyn Rappoport, Nicholas Ray. Katie Ray. Tay­ lor Raymond, Kathlyn Rounds, Brandon Schwartz, Jennifer Shoebridge*. Bridgette Stahlbood*. Jennifer Stout, Paula Taylor, Luke Tossava*. Graham Tuinstra*. Stacy Tyrrell*. Courtney Wakley*. Brent Wal­ lace*. Paul Wai.’ind*. Joshua Wescott. Kristin Williams* and Steven Wilson. Honors (3.19-3.49) — Mariah Bachert, Courtney Barnard. Devon Borror. Jaymee Campbell, Nicole Cichanski, Kevin Dickinson, Daniel Doyle. Kenneth Fenstemaker, Nathaniel Frame, Stephen Hollister, Kaysie Lancaster. Kyle Lustey, Deric Lustey, Kristen Munro. Hailey Norton, Roy Pritchard, Jenna Radant, Savannah Ramsey. Courtnie Robinson. Evelyn Roscoe, Luke Selby, Katie Honors (3.16-330) — S. A. Miller. Lyndon A ngus. Timothy Bowerman, Aubri Brandt, Danielle Brower, Gavin Burd, Shanna Burgett, Greggory Cain, Kayla Clark, Chelsea Count. Felicia DeBoer, Ashley Elzinga, Miranda Endsley, Donald Falconer, Joshua French, Deanna Hill, Nathaniel Hodges, Charles Leonard, Samuel Lewis, Beth Lynch, Brian Thio 19 one of the dolghlod rocfpMo of gMIo at ttw COA party. the Hastings area. *Tt*s fun. I love it," said Sue Browne of the Steel Workers. The smiles, grateful comments and thank you remarks from the seniors made all the efforts worthwhile. and fruit baskets for the seniors. (ortgM Eighth grade High Honors (3.5-43) — Frances Adkins, Emily Allen, Heidi Arnett, Matthew Aspinall, Amanda Becktel, Ash­ ley Belson, Drew Bowman*. Jonathan Brit­ ten*. Eric Byington. Nicole Campbell. Ashley Carr. Heather Carroll. Caleb Case. Adam Case*. Nialls Castelein, Sara Clark*. Saiah Clevenger*. Julie Cole. Stacy Cook. Margo Cooklin*. Erin Dahn*. Carmen DesVoignes*. Brian Doozan, Danielle Drumm*. Nicole Ed­ wards*. Chad Ferguson. Ryan Ferguson. Mark Ferrall*. Robert Fields. Mark French. Ashley Gibson*. Nicholas Gielarowski, Thomas Girrbach, Jordan Glazier, Jason Griffin, Rand' Haire*, Ryan Hartman, Jami Hayes*. Heather Heinrich. Erin Hemerling*. Jonathan Henning. Daniel Hodges, Matthew Hoffman*. Jonathan Hollister*. Erica Hubka, Hilary Hutchins*. Amber Jewett, Jill Jolley*. Collin Kaiser, Scott Larsen. Matthew Lipstraw, Jeremy Lockwood*. Heather Mathews, Megan McGandy, Stephanie McNally*. Lindsay Mead. Christopher Miller Ashley Miller, Chasity Neil. Lisa Noteboom*. Lucas Olmstead. Pamela Peterson, Kristie Pratt. Justin Pratt. Laura Price, Jennifer Quada*. Andrew Richardson. Ashlee Rizor, Eric Schiedel, Christina Schorl. Jami Shilling, Samantha Sleevi*, Vincent Stavale, Alice Trout*. Patrick Wilde. Ker. Wills, Codey Wise, Rachael Wolfe and Dee.nne Wright Honors (3.10-3.49) — Joseph Arens. Kristen Beckwith. Erin Bernard. Andrew Bolthouse. Michael Bouchard. Cortney Brown. Ashley Bunge, Jamie Burkey, Kay Carlton. Shara Cook. Jonathon Daugherty. Erica Davis. Matthew DeBoer, Lyndsay Dunn, Michael Fox, Michelle Haines Danielle Hays. BiUy Holtrust. Katie Hotchkiss, Alyssa Howe. Lindsey Hussey. Kristie James. Kelly Johnson. Bradley Kidder, Eric Lawrence, Sara Main, Stacey Marlette. Joseph Matthews. Laurann Menke. Jessica Nichols, Angela Norris, Heidi Ogden. Scott Redman. Amanda Rose. Laura Rosenberger. Thomas Rowse, Morgan Steward, Peter Swiatek. Christopher Tay­ lor. Jacob Tuthill and Leah Wood. Honorable Mention (3.99-3.09) — Lacy Bolton. Terrence Cheeseman. Tiffany Easey. Richard Harper. Christopher Hodo, Angela Jones. Joshua Lovett. Misty Matthews, Kelvin Mays, Brannigan Reaser, Jeffrey Schroll, Katherine Selvig. Nicole Shaw, Linsey Snider, Anna Trum­ ble. Ashley VanNocker, Andrew Whitney and Sage Wilson. Seventh grade High Honors (33-4.0) — Elizabeth Acker*. Ricky Adkins*. Jeffrey Allen. Scott Allerding. Kayla Arnie. Timothy Aspinall*.Alexander Barry. Jacquelyn Beduhn*. Wyatt Benton, Caitlin Branch, Stephanie Buskirk*. Jesse Cappon. Jacob Cary. Andrew Conklin, Allison Cooney. Brian Cottrell. Kathleen Davis. Benjamin Davis, Cody DePew*. Christopher Ed­ wards. Catherine Fish*. Jaimeson Fisher*, Jared Ford*. Aaron Fortier, Sarah Frantz*. Timothy Frey, Eric Frith. Tyler Fulmer. Michael Garrett. Ashley Gielarowski. Bethany Gieseler. Chad Girrbach. McLaughlin, Joshua Newell. David Peter­ son. Courtney Pfeiw, Devin Pierson. Kimberly P] -4. Lee Selby, Richard Sherk, Jesarod Slater, Branden Swanson, Andy Tobias. Katherine Trahan. Kimberly VanNocker, Garret Walker and Lora Winegar. Honorable Mention (3.99-3.99) — Amanda Anderson, James Bennett, Zack Coenen, Brittany Count, Krista Fen­ stemaker. Sarah Ford, Kyle Girrbach, Chastidy Harmon, Tascha Hinckley, Brooke Koons, Tia Loftus, Rodney Morgan, Nicole Sutton, Stephanie Titmus and Jessica Vanburen. • —Denotes all As. Slocum.Tracy Stockham, Halie Terrel, Megan Ulrich. Andrew Vincent, Caitlin Vreugde, Sartfi Walker md Heidi Wear. Honorable Mention (3.99-3.99) — Erin Bare, Tia Blood, Theresa Constantine, Richard Curtis, Holly Fenstemaker. John Henning, Nicole Henry. Dan.die Hodges, Brent Kelley, Elizabeth Kruko, David Lewis, Dannielle Prough. Amanda Sekrecki, Justin Selleck, David Smith and Robert Westfall. Sixth grade High Honors (33-4.9) — Kaylyn Armstrong*. Lauren Azevedo*, Benjamin Barry, Jeans Bishop, Ashley Blankenship, Steven Bolo, Regina Bouchard, Sarah Brasher, Allison Bryans*. Mariah Burd. Russell Burgdorf. Marion Christensen*, Camerin Clinton, Joshua Colella, Scott Coleman*. Nicole Cordray, Matthew Cour­ tright. Daniel Dimond*. Kayla Ellsworth, Zachary Fay. Kirsten Freitel, David Gal­ lagher. Knsta Goodenough, Jerica Green­ field. Darren Gregory, Emily Haney*, Leah Her is*. Amber Hoffman*, Austin Hurless, Nicole Jager. Ashley Jarman, Jodi Jolley*. Laurie Karrar. Ashtin King, Eric Laurie, Jennifer Madsen. Renee Marr, Amber McClelland. Jessica McLaughlin. Alex McMillan*. Bradley Mead, Nicole Meredith, Jessica Mikolajczyk*. Ashley Morgan. Jessica Newton. Chelsie Pass­ more*. Viola Payne, Natalie Pennington. Stephen Peurach. Brooklyn Pierce, Jeffrey Quick. Hillary Ranguette, Jason Roe, Terry Rose. Lindsey Selby, Elizabeth Shafer. Adam Sheldon*. Craig Sherwood*. Emilie Shumway. Jacquelyn Sisks. Clay­ ton Smith. Rachel Smith, Mallori Spoel­ stra*. Chelsea Standler*, Nichole Stark. Julia Thomas*. Monica Treadwell, Marissa Van Wingen, Krystal Wait*. Meredith Wa­ ters, Michelle Welch*, Brittany Wescott, Heather Wilcox* and Rene Winegar. sum of FORTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 12/100 ($41,779.12). inctudtog totoreM al 11.480* par annum. togs. Ml at 100 p.m.. on January 8.2000. SaM pramfaea am ahuaiad In CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are daacribed as: Commencing al toe Soutowest comer of Lot 299 of tie City. formerly VMage, of Hastings, aocordtog to too recorded plat tooreof; toenos Waat 18 rods lor toe place ot beginning; toenoe North 8 rods; toonoo Weal 4 rods; toonoo Souto 8 rode; toonoo East 4 rods to too piaoo of bogtontog. be­ ing a port of blank block Bony County Rooosda. Tho redemption period shal bo 8 monto(a) from toe dale of such asto, wdaoa datorminod abandoned in accordance with 1949CL 800.3241a. in which earn toe redemption period shal be 30 days from too dree of such sale. Dated November 25.1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248-503-1308 Trott 8 Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30190 Telegraph Road. Sufto 100 Bingham Forma. Ml 49025 F9a 9991112835 Mustangs (1203) gags to too MCHKMN STATE H0U8MG DE­ VELOPMENT AUTHORRY. a pubfc body OMpe- RFTY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE MXTFTHREE AND 02/100 (981 HUNDRED todto- ment No. 1004323. provided. notice to hereby gtoen tost eaM Stort- WOODLAND, Barry County, Michigan, and are FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Trott 8 Trot. P.C. FBe 9891112038 (1/13) William Wallace appointed to City Bank board William H. Wallace has been elected to the board of directors of Hastings City Bank Originally from Iowa. Wallace came to Hastings in 1993 when he began his associ­ ation with Hastings Mutual Insurance as vice president of underwriting. He brought to the 115-year-old insurance firm an extensive background in property/casualty insurance. In July 1998, Wallace was promoted to president, CEO and chairman of the board of Hastings Mutual Insurance. Wallace holds a bachelor of business administration degree in Finance from the University of Iowa and the designation of chartered property casualty underwriter (CPCU). He is a director of the National Independent Statistical Services in Indianapolis, a board member of the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation, trustee at First Presbyterian Church. Mt. Olive Lodge No. 79 A.F. and A.M. and Scottish Rite. Wallace lives in Hastings with his wife, Melissa, and two daughters, Samantha and Molly Minutes of too regular masting hold on No­ vember 10.1999 approved. Treasurers report received and placed on Ma. PCI Buidtog/Boctricai Permits report reoaived and placed on Me Zoning AdminisUaUx report received and placed on Bo. Motion to execute agreement vrito YMCA and submit 92900.00. which Is atiocatod in too 2000 Budget _____ __________________ Motion to execute Pokes Agreement with Barry County Sheriff Department. Moton to receive Oidtoanoe No. 74. Moton to change too schedule to charge 03 per name tor labels: 02 par name tor paper.01 par name for diskettes, tor pol Bats. Moton to approve expenses tor Township Offi­ cials who would Nko to attend MTA Educational Moton to approve firework; permit lor Mr. Doug DeCamp. Moton to amend Agenda to add 2000 Board meeting dalastoofidaye Motion to approve 2000 Board meeting datestooMays. Moton to pay vouchors and peyroti vouchors. Moton to concur with Planning Commission to rezone Property 908-13-008-007-10. Motion to approve the final preliminary plat ap­ proval for Swan Hotow Moton to renew Resoiuton 982. 983 and 988 to continue contracts with Tom Thomsen as Bulding/Bectrical Inspector and George Teator as Bulking OfficiaMnapactor tor Ruttsnd Charter Township Moton to adopt Resoiuton 971 for the intent to ertahish a township-wide special assessment district for the eradication and control of gypsy moths. Motion to adoum. Adjournment at 803 pm. Respecttuly submitted. Robin McKenna, Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (12/23) County of Merry NOTICE OF AtNEMBTRATXM Estale of WILLIAM ELDON CHASE. De­ ceased. Sotief Security No. 378-28-7219 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: ttxr Merest in toe ostato may bo barred or sl- An instoansni dreed April 24.1904 has been aMtod aa toe wto of too deceased. Credtors of too dsosaresd are no9M tool al pendant personal repreaenMa and tery Courty Praba, Court. 220 W Cart Mkftgan 4S05A. MNn a monta <H ta <rt puMcMon M N, node. WBam U DMarty (P41M0) DMMERS A DOHERTY iumpi.Miaeose (1203) �Saaon B. 4 - The Haatnga Banna* - Thwaday. Dacembar 23. tm We begin a New Year TOGETHER..pledged to the better interests of Barry County. We remain dedicated to a brighter future for all county residents, businesses and industrial interests. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Shirley Drake Supervisor Margaret Keagle Downtown Hastings Treasurer Jun Rhodes Trustee Charlton Park Historic Museum & Village Church �We begin a New Year TOGETHER...pledged to the better interests of Barry County. We remain dedicated to a brighter future for all county residents, businesses and industrial interests. COUNTY OFFICIALS • • CITY OFFICIALS Frank Campbell Gary Holman Dale Crowley Mayor - City of Hastings District Court Judge Prosecuting Attorney Howard Penrod City Manager Jerry Sarver Chief of Police Fire Chief Ev Manshum City ClerkfTreasurer Finance Director Jeff Mansfield Director of Public Services and City Engineer Sue Vandecar County Treasurer • HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL • Miriam White Robert May Donald Tubbs Barry Wood Dave McIntyre 3rd Ward Mayor Pro-Tem 2nd Ward 4th Ward First Ward 4th Ward Dave Jasperse 4th Ward Courthouse Clock Barry County Courthouse �S«*on B Page e - The Hung, Danner - Thuraday December 23 iggg COURT NEWS: The father of at 8-year-old girl sexually molested by Neal Phillips told Barry County Circuit Court Thursday that "this is not something you picture when you carry your bntees home from the hospital." Phillips, 34, of Hastings, was sentenced to serve 10 to 15 years in prison by Judge James Fisher, who exceeded the state rec­ ommended guidelines for Phillips* convic­ tion of second degree criminal sexual con­ duct. The slate recommended maximum on the conviction of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a girl under the age of 13 was 38 months, said Fisher. "Castration would be good for him," said the victim's father, who then turned to Phillips and said: "You are a sick man and I would like to take you outside and kick your living..." According to police. Phillips would ac­ cost the girls when they visited his home Assistant Prosecutor David Makled said the act qualified as predatory because he would knock on the wall to lure one of the girts downstairs where he could have access to her. “One of the most disturbing things about this case is that the defendant had long term urges and he reached a point where he com­ pletely lost sight of any decency after the first incident, and that's a scary thing," said Makled "Even after a penod of time passed during which he could reflect on what he had done, instead of stopping it, it esca­ lated." Makled pointed out that the sentencing guidelines don’t lake into consideration the humiliation ef the one victim who was as­ saulted in front of the other two Tm very sorry for the things I've done," said Phillips "I know there is no forgive­ ness for it. If I could take it all away, I would, but I can't. All I can do is gel coun­ seling and make a better father and neigh­ bor to my friends and family." "It's a sad case for everyone involved," said Fisher. "My primary focus has to be on the protection of the public. I'm not overly concerned with punishment, you are probably punishing yourself as much as anyone else. But society is entitled lo pro­ tect itself from people who put public safety at risk." On two other convictions of accosting a child and of indecent exposure, Phillips was sentenced to 77 days in jail with credit for 77 days served. Charges dimissed in exchange for his guilty pleas were second degree criminal sexual conduct, distributing obscene mate­ rial to children and indecent exposure. In other court business: • William Woodson Brown, 32. of Cli­ max, was sentenced lo spend two years to 10 years in prison on his conviction of breaking and entering a building with in­ tent. Brown pleaded guilty to breaking into a building in the 8000 block of South M-37 on Aug. 30. "It's a sad situation, Mr. Brown," said Fisher. "It looks like you have a lot of problems. I hope you find the answer to your crack cocaine addiction." Brown is currently serving a prison sen­ tence imposed by Kalamazoo County for breaking into convenience stores in Vicks­ burg and Schools aft during a crime spree last summer by h.m and Jack Redman of Delton. • Jeremy Kidder of Hastings stood mute to four counts of criminal sexual conduct with a girl between the ages of 13 and 15, which allegedly occurred between Apr' and June in Hastings. He is also charged with three counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct with another girl under the age of 13 between Sept. 26 and Oct. 13 in Hastings. He is scheduled for a Jan. 6 pretrial hear­ ing. • Larry Prowoznik, 40, of Hastings, stood mute to charges of maintaining a drug house, delivery and manufacture of narcotics or cocaine less than 50 grams and possession of less than 25 grams of co­ caine. He also stood mute to one count of as­ sault and battery. A Jan. 6 pretrial conference was sched­ uled. • Brad Bennett, 28, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to three months in jail and two years on probation on his conviction of fourth degree fleeing and eluding a police officer. "Mr. Bennett has been through our court a number of times and he continues to act immature and irresponsible," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor, Amy Kuzava. "A short jail sentence would not have much impact." But according to defense attorney Jim Goulooze. "he's not a bad kid, it's a whole lack of responsibility.” "He's hardly a kid. he's 28 years old,” said Fisher, noting that Bennett has 15 misdemeanors and one driving on a sus­ pended license on his record. "1 think this has been a sobering experi­ ence for him,” said Goulooze. "It was probably a controlled chase, no one was placed in any danger and 30 days in jail has had some impact on him." "I’ve done a lol to try lo improve my life," said Bennett. Td like to get this put in the past." "I hope you mean what vou say,' said Fisher. "Based on your appcaiances in both courts, we're somewhat skeptical. Obvi­ ously, you have a terrible attitude." • Darick Carpenter, 22, of Hastings, was sentenced to spend 90 days in the Barry County Jail on his conviction of embezzeling $4,321 from the NAPA Auto Parts store in Hastings, where he was an em­ ployee. He was also ordered to spend five years on probation. "Mr. Carpenter is very lucky to have a boss who is so understanding given the situation," said Kuzava. "though he's going to have to pay the consequences." Carpenter was ordered to pay restitution as part of his sentence. Golf More. Pay Less. *86 HONDA CR5B0: perfect condition. $2,000 616-672­ 6580. ALASKAN HUSKY PUPPIES 9 tn 16 weeks old, some with $75.4175. Pager HOME OWNERS! Credit problems? We can help! 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December 23. 1999 - Section B Page 7 State Police in Hastings welcome six new officers Trooper Greg Hubers Sgt. Seth Reed Six new officers have arrived at the Hast­ ings Post of the Michigan Slate Police, and all have begun duties over the last two Trooper \elly Linebaugh weeks. Among those joining the local force is Sgt Seth Reed, who replaces Sgt. Steve Harper, who recently transferred to the Trooper John Hofmeister Trooper Ray Volosky Haven Post, the Detroit Post and the Gladwin Post previously. He is married and has one child. Trooper John Hofmeister is a graduate of the 118th Michigan State Police Recruit School, which graduated 119 new troopers on Dec. 3. Hofmeister. who is single, is originally from Centreville and has an associate's de­ gree in criminal justice from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Trooper Kelley Linebaugh is also a grad­ uate of the II 8th Michigan State Police Recruit School. He is a native of Stanton, is single and is a veteran of the United States Army, where he served for seven years. Grand Haven post. Reed comes to the post on a promotion from the Battle Creek Post, where he served for 10 years as a trooper Sgt. Reed is a native of Bay City and worked for the Bay City Police Department and the Dallas Police Department in Texas prior lo joining the Michigan State Police. He is married and has two children Trooper Ray Volosky transferred to the Hastings Post from the Richmond Post and had served at the New Baltimore Post prior to that assignment. Volosky is a native of Kalamazoo and lived in Otsego before join­ ing the Michigan State Police. Volosky has been with the Michigan State Police for 10 years, is married and has three sons. Trooper Tony Kuster transferred to the Hastings Post from the Metro South Post in Taylor and has been a trooper for 10 years, serving also at the Reed City Post, the Detroit Post and the Criminal Investi­ gation Division in Livonia. He is married TIoliday Hours ^December 24th, Cfosing at 1:00 p.m. <J)ecember 25th, Closed Trooper Tony Kuster and has two children. Trooper Greg Hubers transferred to the Hastings Post from the Gladwin Post and has been with the Michigan State Police foi 6 1/2 years. He has served at the Grand Students of the Month named at Delton Kellogg Middle School Delton Kellogg Middle School Students of the Month for September. October and November have been announced The students are selected on the basis cit­ izenship. working well in class, attitude, respect, responsibility and willingness to help others. Those who win the honor receive a cer­ tificate of recognition, a certificate for a cinnamon roll and juice, a certificate worth SI for lunchtime snacks and an ice cream party each semester, sponsored by the Mid­ dle School Parents Advisory Committee. The honored students, listed by grade and month, were: November Fifth grade — Amanda Boss. Janet Brooks, Colleen Dowd. Dylan Goebel. Laura Knight. Lennon Madill. Katlynn McCormick and Kristyn Norris. Sixth grade — Brandon Alman. Kim Case. Rachel Humphreys. Adam Maronek and Kyle Wells. Seventh grade — Penny Bardo. Brad Goldsworthy. Casey Peavey. Kim Smith. Leslie Storteboom and Sami Taylor. Eighth grade — Danny Boulter. Autumn Felder. James Hale. Breanne Humphreys and John Shannon December 31st, Cosing at 4:00 p.m. (January 1st, Closed JSjastmgsi (irtv iBunk October Fifth grade — Kelsey Deibcrt. Walker Eason, Hannah Goy. Troy Quick and Joshua Themms Sixth grade — Kananne Kozan. Anna Nielsen. Jonathan Osborne. Samantha Patrick and Amy Watson Seventh grade — Josh Baker. Jennifer DeGuede. Renee Hogoboom. Dustin Merlau. Stephanie Wallace and Kristin Wilfinger Eighth grade — Josh Anderson. Beth Bowers. Elizabth Kuykendall. Elena Liceaga. Stephanie Morrow and James Tolhurst. September Fifth grade - Sondra Baker. Katec Hogoboom. Keely Jacobs. Bethany Johncock. Drake Kazcmier. Kyle Purdum and Steven Tiffany. Sixth grade — Heather Billin. Kendra Davis, Morgan Foreman. Claire Moore. Angelica Pace and Katharina Wine. Seventh grade — Stephanie Figel, Christina Fleser. Jonathan Force. Adam Hang. Carol in Humphrey. Mallory Hunter. Nicklaus King. Whitney Knollenberg. Kaitlin Rice. Jillian Roberts and Keegan Tustin. Eighth grade — Tyler Brownell. Kortni Matteson. Levi Reynolds and Kevin Rook. “Drive Michigan Safely” period set for February Another “Drive Michigan Safely” enforcement wave will run through the month of February and will again be pre­ ceded by a seat belt use survey at a major intersection in the county With the assistance of a grant from the Office of Highway Safety Planning in Lansing. Sheriff Steve DeBoer was able to assign extra patrols during the Thanksgiving holiday period The patrols were preceded by a traffic survey dore at the intersection of M-37 and M-43 in Rutland Township checking on the use of seatbelts The survey, done by a deputy in an unmarked car. showed a 41 percent compliance rate in scat belt use This is far below the state average of approximately 66 percent The goal of the deputies was not to write tickets, it was to save lives, but they said they would rather write KM) tickets than pull one more dead or injured person from a wrecked automobile The extra patrols ran from Nov 24 to Dec 9 During 31 hours of overtime patrol, deputies wrote 28 “occupant restraint” vio­ lations. 19 speeding violations and 14 other violations DeBoer reminds motorists that traffic crashes are not “accidents ” They are both predictable and preventable The quickest, easiest, and most effective way to prevent traffic injuries and fatalities is to make cer­ tain that every vehicle occupant is properly buckled up on every tnp psont youz {dencLs at Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them... The BANNER to Subscribe, Call Us at... 616-945-9554 MEMBER FDIC �Section B Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 23 1999 Boy charged in juvenile court Hastings freshman, 15, expelled for bomb threat by Mary McDonough Staff Writer In a closed hearing Monday, the Hastings School Board voted to expel a Hastings High School freshman for making two bomb threats Nov. 29 and 30. The 15-year-old also has been charged in Barry County Juvenile Court with two counts of filing a false bomb threat If the maximum penalty for the crimes is im­ posed, the student would be assigned lo the jurisdiction of the court until he is 19 years old and possibly removed from his home until he is 19. The youth was ordered Tuesday to serve juvenile detention until a formal hearing on the charges is held. Police obtained a confession from the student shortly after the second bomb threat was made Nov. 30. Three other bomb threats made at the high school earlier this year remain under investigation. Police have obtained hand­ writing samples from suspects in two of those cases and arc conducting an analysis to see if the suspects' writing matches that of written bomb threat notes. At Monday's board meeting, another stu­ dent expelled for making a bomb threat al Hastings Middle School last spring asked to he allowed to return to school. The board turned down the request, pending fur­ ther information on the youth's ability to pay $3,800 in restitution to the school dis­ trict for expenses incurred as a result of the bomb threat. When the student was expelled, the school board said he would have to pay restitution before he would be allowed to return to school. However, according to School Superin­ tendent Carl Schoessel. the student and his parents may not have the ability to pay the restitution. When the juvenile court orders restitution. Schoessel said, it also investi­ gates whether the youth and his family have the ability to pay it. "If the court says the (student) doesn't have the ability to pay," Schoessel said, "sometimes we have lo pay attention to that" and find an alternative means of ob­ taining restitution, such as allowing the student to make only a partial payment and then requiring him to perform community service work as payment for the rest. If the district is unable to make payment arrangements for the restitution. Schoessel said, as a last resort it can sue for payment in small claims court. At the meeting Monday, board members also were presented with a copy of a Statewide School Information Policy that establishes procedures to be followed by local schools, law enforcement, and the courts in the event incidents occur that jeopardize the safety of students, such as the violence that occurred at Columbine High School or the bomb threats Hastings and other schools have been experiencing. The policy also establishes procedures that would help reduce potential violence in schools. For example, part of the policy requires that the county prosecuting attorney notify the school district within 24 hours if one of the district's pupils has had action taken against him or her by a criminal or juve­ nile court. Law enforcement personnel have lo notify the school superintendent of any crimes committed off school property, which the police have reason to believe may pose a significant threat of imminent danger to students, staff or school property. Local courts have to notify the school dis­ trict of the name of the person assigned lo monitor a youth convicted of a crime who is attending that school district. The policy requires the school district to designate a person to receive information on students from law enforcement and court personnel, and the district has to develop internal written policies to ensure that con­ fidential criminal history information is disseminated only to appropriate school personnel. The information policy was developed as Just Announced - Year-end Savings for GM Employees! MOST MODELS IN ON THE GROUND OR DUE SOON! Now Get 2.9% APR GMAC Financing* for I 36 Months! 229 Now Get 2.9% APR GM/ Financing* for ■ 36 Months! 36 month lease *1294 due at lease signing ie -~ Includes Security Deposit. । _ i 36 month lease *1,483 due at lease signing Includes Security Deposit | (Tax, title, license and registration are extra.) (Tax, title, license and registration are extra.) per month" part of a package of school safety laws passed this past summer in an attempt to reduce school violence. Schoessel said. The state policy is only a guide for local agen­ cies to use to develop their own coopera­ tive school safety information agreement, Schoessel said. Representatives from several school dis­ tricts. including Hastings, Delton. Maple Valley and Lakewood, have already met with local law enforcement offices and court personnel to discuss formation of a local policy. A second meeting will be held after school starts in January to further de­ velop the policy. Schoessel said there will be "some modifications" in the sample pol­ icy provided by the state. At the same time the cooperative policy agreement is developed, Schoessel said, the school board will develop an internal school policy that will become part of the district's school policies manual. TK student has hearing on bumb threat A 13 year-old female Thomapple Kel­ logg Middle School student had a prelimi­ nary hearing Dec. 21 on the Nov. 4 bomb threat at the middle school. The case was one of seven bomb threats in the Thomapple Kellogg School District this year. The girl has been expelled for the school year, her parents must pay restitution and she must write an essay. Probable cause was found at the hearing and the girl was bound over for detention. Her parents posted bond and she is now on at home detention. She is visited several times a week by a probation officer. The date of the formal hearing before the judge has not yet been set. LEGAL NOTICE Totally Re-designed for 2000! 36 Month Lease *1,723 Due At Lease Signing __________ Indudes Security Deposit *299 (Tax. title, license and registration art extra.) fhowwixirciuj Pontiac' Montan^ 4rdr Now Get 23% APR GMAC Ananong* for 36 Months Or Lease h For 36 Month Lease *789 Due At Lease Signing Indudes Security Deposit (Tax. trrte. hcerse and registration are extra.) 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CASStTTt M.000 MILES MOUTH" 1M7CHXVTZ71 UM GMC SUBURBAN 4X4 SWW BOX 350. LOADED. SILVEMD0 H». 9 "335-oh h Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Masting December 13,19M • 7.-00 p.m. CaB lo order and Pledge to the Flag Adams. Forster. Tonkin. Woods. Afcert and 11 citizens present Approved agenda minutes of 1108/99 meet­ ing. and bitts Received correspondence. committee and treasurer 's reports Approved Contract with County tor Remonumentation for year 2000 and tor Gypsy Moth spraying m 2000. Resolutions 99-22-Pohcy on caBng attorney. 99-23-Ufe Insurance Rate. 99-24 Charge for Giving out Legal Descnpbons. Ordi­ nance No 40-Lrfe Insurance purchase of 13 maps of lakes m Hope Township. Grant to YMCA in FY 2000-2001. appointment of Tom Walker to Planning Commission $25 for purchase of Christmas ornaments after Christmas. Supervisor Albert as Public Information Officer Adjournment at 804 p m Sytvia w Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patncia Albert Supervisor (12/23) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. le e debt collector end we ere attempting to collect e debt end any Information obtained will be used for that purpoee. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by JEF­ FERY N HAIGHT AND STACY M HAIGHT to FAMILYCREDIT CONNECTION. CONNECTI­ CUT. Mortgagee dated May 20 1998, and recorded on May 28. 1998 in Inst 11012636 BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment to BANKBOSTON. N A . N A by an assignment dated May 20. 1998. and recorded on June 22. 1999. m Inst 1031501 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of sixty eight thousand five hun­ dred twelve and 99/100 Dollars ($68,512 99). rcluding interest at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained n said mortgage and the statute to such case made and approved, notee ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 00 PM on January 13. 2000 Said premises are situated in Township of Or­ angeville BARRY County Michigan and are de­ scribed as TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE PARCEL 1 THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 23 OF LAPHAM'S AIRPORT LOTS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 100 BARRY COUNTY RECORDS PARCEL 2 THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 73 OF LAPHAM'S AIRPORT LOTS NO 2. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 87. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS PP f0e-011-100-011-l0 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 9 1999 BANKBOSTON NA Ass^nee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee ot Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates PC 401 South CHd Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (12-30) Give someone who's moved away...a GIFT of Keeping In Touch! Give a Banner Subscription. Call 945-9554. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/526/HastingsBanner_1999-12-30.pdf 8d33ba8b23a72a28a0055c41a61d980f PDF Text Text Local handies sports in ’99 See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 10 ..........on-o'o/iy.! t RUBIK. HBRAh* , ■. < s WH 5T HASmiS Ml ■*905b 10,7 HASW-iu . Hastings VOLUME IM, NO. 52 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30,10M PRICE SV Animal shelter drive success No. 2 News Briefs: Impact of tragedy Legislative Coffee set The fint Lefrilanve Coflee profram of fee new year will be held at I a.m. Moaday. Jaa. 10, at the County Seat Reataanat ia Hattinfa. Scheduled to appear are State Sena­ tor Joaaae Emmons; State Repreaeatativa Terry Geiger. Rick Three. repreaeatiag Third District Coafmamaa Vera Ehler*; aad Alaa Kaapp, repreaaattaf Seventh District Coo pre tentan Nick Snlfe. They will discuss recent issues and take ap any concerns con­ stituents may with to talk about A straw vote win be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feed­ back ob the hsocs (SscwmL The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Cham­ ber at Commerce. New Year's Day potluck planned Maple Leaf Orange anil have a podtick dinner al I pre Saturday. lea. I. Meat aad drinks will be furnished, but those planning to attend ere asked to bring a dish to pass. Mask and dancing are planned for attar fee aaaaL Thoae able to play mu­ sical iastrameats are asked to bring them aloog. Jondehl to talk on voucher Issue Former Stare Rep. Lyaa Jondehl. fee most frequent Pint Friday forum speaker, will return for fee first ses­ sion of fee new year Jaa. 7 to talk about the school vouchers issue in Michigan The program will take place at noon east Friday at fee Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets ia Hastiags Vouchers have been prominent ia fee aews lately because of a pressure group, headed by Richard DeVos. feat wants to make it legal for all pereats to get a tan voucher from fee stale to send their children anywhere they wish, regardlees of whether it is a pnvase or publk school. The biggest ob­ stacles tight now are that such a pro­ cess goes against the Michigan Con­ stitution. which forbids publk funding of private schools, aad lack of support from Oev. John Eaglcr. There is a peritton drive to approve a constitutional amendment that would top area ’99 story by David T. Young Editor The last year of the 20th century proved painfully that Barry County is not an is­ land. it’s not immune from what is happen­ ing in the nation and around the world. J-Ad Graphics staff members and admin­ istrators voted the Columbine High School shootings in Colorado and resultant rash of bomb threats in area schools as the top story of 1999 The annual balloting for each year's top story is based on what story is believed to have had the most immediate impact, headline value and long-term impact on life in Barry County. This year’s "winner" was substantially different than last year’s, the anticipated ar­ rival of the Wal-Mart superstore at the cor­ ner of Heath Road and M-37/43. That de­ velopment. which actually occurred in Jan­ uary of this year, still made No. 5 on this year's list. But the top choice was the fallout from a devastating incident that has haunted the county, the state and the nation since. It all started when Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold opened fire at Columbine High School on April 20, killing themselves and 13 others. The story had the nation buzzing about violence in school and about what can be done with youthful outcasts in society who eventually go over the top. It wasn't long afterward that an annoying series of bomb threats occurred at area schools, once in La’.ewood and several times at Thomapplc Kellogg and Hastings. In nearly all cases, school officials took the threats seriously and emptied the buildings, putting students outdoors in sometimes cold weather. Making things worse was that the day's classes sometimes had to be called off, lengthening the academic year further into June. The problems did not go away in the fall. There were several threats again at TK Middle School and High School and at Hastings, but this time classes were not canceled, rather students were moved to cer­ tain areas while police and dogs conducted searches. In many of the cases, those making the threats were apprehended. One was as young as 9 years old. Recent state law mandated that the stu­ dents be expelled and the local schools have meted out other punishment as well. When asked why they did such a thing, many of the perpetrators replied that they didn't want to go to school. Finishing second in the balloting for the year’s top story was the continuing strug­ gle and finally successful effort on behalf of a new Barry County animal shelter. The Animal Shelter 2000 Committee, led by Kathy Wiggins, Brian Reynolds, James Brown and Mark Engierth, and the County Board of Commissioners finally came to an agreement by which the^pMnty would con­ tribute $150,000 and the campaign would gel the other $150,000 to start building a new shelter. The new facility, under con­ struction now at the end of Industrial Park Drive, will replace the current shelter, which for years has been criticized as being unfit to house unwanted pets. Third in the balloting was the move by the Village of Middleville to disband the local police department, terminate Chief Louis Shoemaker and contract instead with the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Fourth through tenth in the top 10 list for 1999 were: 4. The continuing drive for a new library to replace the current facility across from the Barry County courthouse. Library Board officials and staff have been contend­ ing that the current library, formerly home See TOP STORIES, cont. page 2 Ron and Christy Geiger said goodbye this week to 400 subscribers and other members of the Freeport community who read the Freeport News. The newspaper, distinctive because it is produced with the oldest type of printing equipment currently in use in Michigan, ceased publication this week. For more on the passing of an era. see page 14. County Board to meet Jan. 1 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor In an unusual move, the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a spe­ cial meeting on a holiday — New Year’s Day. Commissioners this week voted to change their annual reorganizational meet­ ing to elect a chairperson and vice chairper­ son at 9 a.m. Saturday Jan. I. The reorganizational meeting had been set for Jan. 3. but because of the remote possibility of Y2K-relatcd emergencies when the year 2000 is ushered in, commis­ sioners said they wanted to be in the best legal standing to handle any situation. Committee appointments and board rules and policies also are traditionally adopted during the reorganizational session "Can we have tomato juice?" quipped Commissioner Emmet Herrington after the vote to meet on Jan. 1. "And Alka Seltzer?" joked Commis­ sioner John Barnett, who will not be able to attend the New Year's Day session. The meeting change was made to "let the public be aware that board took action ear- See COUNTY BOARD, page 2 City, Rutland Twp. to have mediation by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings and Rutland Town­ ship will have a mediation session some­ time in February to try to settle two law­ suits over extension of sewer and water make vouchers legal. Joadahl, who served 11 tarots as a stale legislator from Okemos and a gabenuaorial candidate ia 1994. will talk shout some of fee pitfells of hav­ service. The City JZouncil Tuesday night ap­ proved the appointments David Jasperse, Robert May and Mayor Frank Campbell to represent the city at the session, which also will include three representatives from ing a voucher system ia Michigan. The speaker is now wife rhe Mkhigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship, a progressive think tank on stale is­ the township and three mediators. The three mediators will be Karl Freed of the Gove & Associates engineering firm of Kalamazoo. Robert Bcndzinski of the Bendzinski and Company financial firm of Detroit and Teresa Decker, an attorney with the Varnum, Riddcring. Schmidt and sues The forum series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratk Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. Those allending may bring their luaches. Coffee and tea will be pro­ vided by the Democrats. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 FINAL EDITION “goes to bed”... Mayor Frank Campbell presents retiring Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tern Miriam White with a key to the city at the conclusion of her last City Council meeting. A special party was held in her honor Tuesday evening. Howlett of Grand Rapids. Rutland Township, through its attorney. Lynda Thomsen, filed suit against the city on July 16. 1998, after the city refused to extend water and sewer services to the new site for a Wal-Mart store under construc­ tion. Rutland, now represented by attorney James Porter, is contending the city did not honor its agreement from six years earlier in which it would extend utilities on a lim­ ited basis at special rates. In one part of the suit, Rutland contends that the city is operating a water and sewer service in the township without proper au­ thorization. The city answered the suit and a month later filed a countersuit, claiming it had no obligation to extend the utilities because Wal-Mart was not located within a speci­ fied district agreed to in 1992. The two sides have been meeting through attorneys since nearly a year ago, and now the mediation is the latest effort to avoid going to trial. In other business, Tuesday night, the council: • Received copies of a booklet. "Case Histories in Cooperation" from author Kensinger Jones and Tom Mohler, both members of the Building Trust Committee of the Barry County Futuring Committee. Mohler said the committee is distribut­ ing the booklet to government units all over the county, encouraging them to work together for what Jones referred to as "a sensitive, tender way of life." The booklet highlights cooperative ven­ tures that have succeeded before in the county and offers training to the units to help them understand the benefits of coop­ eration. See MEDIATION, cont. page 2 l �Page 2 - The Huongs Banner - Thursday December 30 1999 TOP STORIES, continued from page 1 io the local post office, is too small to house the growing children's programs and explosion of informational materials, in­ cluding computers for the Internet The top prospect for a new site is along the Thor­ napple River on the cast side of the city, especially if grant money can be obtained for the city's plans for a redevelopment pro­ ject 5 The opening of the Wal-Mart retail store in Rutland Township al the comer of Heath Road and M-37/43. Anticipation of the opening was rated No. I for 1998. The giant retailer has reportedly been doing well in its first year here, but there have been few if any signs of it hurting downtown businesses. 6 The Thornapplc Kellogg (Middleville) girls' cross country team's state Class B championship effort al Michigan Interna­ tional Speedway in Brooklyn The Trojans and coach Tammy Benjamin captured the crown after fashioning the equivalent of a 200-0 record during the fall campaign. Il was the second state championship via the tournament route in Barry County history, the other being the TK wrestling team in 1996 7 (tie). The work of the new OUR Land Committee, which has been meeting to discuss and try to deal with growth in Barry County. The group has had speakers come in to talk about land use issues that are be­ coming crucial to a traditionally rural county which in the last decade has been witnessing urban sprawl, particularly from Grand Rapids coming south down the M­ 37 corridor, Barry County's main trans­ portation artery 7 (tie). The controversy over the South­ west Barry County Sewer project. Some customers of the sewer system have NEWS BRIEFS (Continued) Sunfield church sets Blood drive Sun Fie Id Uniled Brethren Church on M-43 will be bun for the first area blood drive of the year 2000 on Mon­ day afternoon. Jan. 3. Donors may stop in at the church between 1:30 and 613 p.m. Besides helping the Red Cross meet the post­ holiday blood need, donors are treated to a light lunch of sandwiches, home­ made soups and cookies. Anyone who is al least 17 years of age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 36 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. Hope plan panel meets Jan. 5,12 The Hope Township Planning Commission will have a public hear­ ing al 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 12. at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 South M-43 Highway. The purpose of the hearing is to consider additional amendments to the township's zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission also will have a public hearing nt 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 3. to consider amendments to the Hope Township zoning ordinance amendments regard­ ing the riparian process. Prairieville wins scrap tire grant A tout of $579,000 in stale grants will help clean up more than 430.000 scrap tires from sites across Michigan, claimed the system was put together incor­ rectly and caused problems. Led by Barb Cichy and John Hosier, they filed suit, but an agreement was worked out between the contractor and the County Board of Com­ missioners. Some customers .emain dissat­ isfied. 9. The establishment of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Some communities in the immediate area, such as Lake Odessa, have had active chambers, but others have been struggling. So Dixie St<Mel-Manshum attended municipal meet­ ings at Nashville, Middleville and else­ where to drum up support for the notion of meiging the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce with the others to create a larger and more powerful economic force in West Michigan 10. The Hastings High School boys' basketball team's second straight appear­ ance in the state Class B semifinals. The Saxons once again lost to eventual champ MEDIATION, continued from page • Agreed to have a special closed meeting with City Manager Howard Penrod, whose employment contract will expire at the end of 1999. The meeting will take place al 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10. an hour and a half before the first council meeting of the year 2000 Penrod, who mak^s $67,200 a year, has been Hastings' first and only city manager since the city voted to revise its charter to move away from the strong mayor form of government. Penrod was hired in September 1994. In his last evaluation in November, his performance "grades" had declined from previous years. Humane Society will meet Jan. 3 State St.. Hastings. Nominations for board members will be accepted, and voting will take place. Dues paying members have un­ til Jan. 3 to nominate and can do so by either writing the Humane Society al P.O. Box 386, Hastings. MI. 49058. or by calling 945-0602. i - -. ■ ■.-I5' New Year's party planned for teens A New Year's Eve Lock-in party for area teen-agers is being planned for 7:30 p.m. Friday to 6 am. Saturday at the Thomapplc Kellogg High School in Middleville The local band "Road Apple Pie" will perform. The evening also will include pizza, snacks. N64s, door prizes, sports, re­ frigerator box sumo fights, swimming and perhaps even jello wrestling. Cost is $3 and all area high school students are invited. The party is being sponsored by the Peace Church Youth Group. J-Ad Graphics web site planned J-Ad Graphics, publishers of the Banner. Reminder. Sun & News, Lakewood News aad Maple Valley New,, plans to launch a new web site on the Internet at the beginning of the new year. Readers can access the site almost daily to get up to dale information about news stories, sports scores and advertisements. Those who want to tend 11k news­ paper information, news items, tetters to the editor faster than by fax or by "snail mail" may do so now by e-mail­ ing jadnews9voyager.net. E-mails are encouraged, but return addresses and phone numbers on the messages also are a good idea, too. lions.Sites with abandoned scarp tires rid collection sites where tires accumu­ lated poor to Jan I. 1991. were eligi­ ble to apply for these funds Grantees have until July 2000 to complete con­ tract requirements for having their tires removed, processed and used by an end user acceptable to the Department of Environmental Quality Michigan s scrap tire end-use market continues to develop and this year should exceed the annual rate of scrap tires generated by stale consumers. Parenting series to start Jan. 20 A parenting/family relationship workshop will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays from Jan. 20 to Feb. 24 at MainStreet Savings Bank. 629 W. State St., Hastings. The sessions. "Family Communica­ tion and Self-Esteem." are geared to parents and all adults. They will teach specific skills to build self-esteem for themselves and others, communica­ tions skills for responsible, non-blam­ ing. trust building relationships. The workshop is being provided by the Early On program, based at the Barry Intermediate School District, in cooperation with Region 12 SAPE. a government funded parenting education program. There will be no cost to attend. 1 • Approved a request from the Barry County YMCA to secure the fields at Fish Hatchery Park and Bob King park this spring and summer to run its baseball, men's and women's and coed softball and playground programs. • Adopted a resolution for the Michigan Employment Retirement Security (MERS) benefit plan for all council members. Though some members were reluctant to vote on it because they would benefit. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes said they all should vote, "otherwise, everyone could abstain." • Adopted an ordinance that approves a zoning change, from suburban residential to general business district, which will al­ low a car wash business to operate at 1616 S. Hanover St. • Approved a contract with T. J. Miller Tree Service of Moline, the low bidder, for tree trimming and removal services. Costs will be $165 each for tree removal and $68 each for trimming. • Approved the low bid of $7,120 for re­ placing doors at the entrance of City Hall and installing new handicapped door opera­ The Barry County chapter of the Humane Society will meet at 7 pan. Monday. Jan. 3. at its office. 106 E. including one in Prairieville Town­ ship. The local gram is worth $31,000. Gov John Engler said. "The Scrap Tire program is an effective tool in re­ ducing the potential environmental and public lealth concerns associated with these sites. We will use these limited fund to move toward complete cleanup, or to at least establish critical fire lanes in these large lire accmesb- River Rouge, but earned a lol of respect statewide because Rouge had to make a late run to pull out the victory. HONORABLE MENTION — The 32 percent raise approved for Barry County Administrator Michael Brown; the city's ill-fated plans to change the way residents* leaves are picked up by city crews; the Gun Lake Potowatomi tribe winning official recognition, prving the way for it to do casino business in the area if it so chooses; the continuing "Rails to Trails" issue in Nashville, where some local officials resist the construction of a recreational trail; the fight over whether to call the high school Thomapplc Kellogg or Middleville and the arrival on West Slate Street of an Auto­ Zone that replaced Great Lakes Bancorp, a Taco Bel! and Philips 66 gas station that replaced trees ind a mini-mall structure in front of Ponderosa and next to the Kmart strip mall. i tors. • Authorized the mayor and city clerk to sign the agreement between the city and slate for Waterfront Redevelopment grant program. • Decided to buy a Jeep Cherokee sport utility vehicle for the police department at a cost of $22,541.76. • Received assurances from Police Chief Jerry Sarver anifFirc Roger Caris that the city will be ready in case there arc any Y2K problems associated with the clock turning over to midnight Friday. "The critical elements of running the city will be monitored past the stroke of midnight," Sarver wrote in his report to the council. "Several of the city staff will be on site and monitoring, just in case there are concerns. 1 will be present at this time." Caris added, "We don't anticipate any problems." • Officially honored Mayor Pro Tern and Third Ward Councilwoman Miriam White, who completed her final council meeting. She is retiring and will be replaced at the Jan. 10 meeting by Donald Spencer, who was elected to the Third Ward post in November. Ktmoeny tmelanuwi ui Hastings is snown here with Gov. John Engler during a luncheon to honor Family Independence Agency Achievers of the Month. Emelander won the recognition for August 1999. Hastings “Achiever of the Month” meets governor Kimberly Emelander of Hastings had lunch with Governor Engler Tuesday. Dec. 14 On that date. Engler hosted a luncheon to honor Family Independence Agency Achievers of the Month and their employ­ ers. The private event uas held at the George Romney Office Building. "You have made remarkable progress toward scll-sutTicienc)." Engler said to rep­ resentatives of the 1999 Achievers of the Month and their employers who were pre­ sent. "You have that demonstrated trading welfare checks for paychecks is good poli­ cy and good practice ” The event, first held in 1994, recognizes the success of current and former public assistance recipients who participated in the state's landmark welfare reform initiative "To Strengthen Michigan Families." Emelander was Achiever of the Month in Michigan in August 199*) She was accom­ panied at the event by her friend. Don Bosse he. The luncheon also was attended by other former Achievers of the Month, their employers, representatives of the Family jadnews.com with the help of government, private sector partnerships and employers," said Engler. During the luncheon. Engler heard can­ did comments and answered questions about Michigan's welfare system "I welcome your participation because the information we shared today will help shape future policy." said Engler. "The input of people like Kimberly Finclander has proven to be a valuable resource and is key to continuing Michigan's successful welfare program At the luncheon. Engler stressed that achievers have the opportunity to provide continued input "The Family Independence Agency holds quarterly Client Advisory Committee meet­ ings around the state, and all the achievers of the month are invited to attend and lake part I urge all of you to participate. Your involvement should be invaluable” COUNTY BOARD, continued from page 1 lier... so if there was a problem, the gov­ ernment looks like it is organized rather than disorganized," County Board Chair­ man Jim Bailey said. Emergency Manage­ ment Director John Hislop said he agreed with the move. Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said she favored the change "due to the cir­ cumstances of this year" even though the board has five legal days to reorganize at the beginning of the year. Technically, ard officers' designations expire al the end of the day on Dec. 31. The vote to change the special meeting day to Jan. I was made in spite of hearing from Hislop that no interruptions in essen­ tial services are expected because of Y2K problems due to the transition from 1999 to 2000. "It doesn't mean we won't have our nor­ mal ice storm, our normal disruption of power which may or not be Y2K-reiated...." he said. Hislop said the county is in a state of preparedness for its citizens. Visit Us on the NET Independence Agency, the Michigan Department of Career Development and the governor's staff. "These achievers have overcome a variety of barriers and become independent "...1 want to be in place...along with a lot of the primary responders in the com­ munity in the event that some of the citi­ zens have a problem, have a concern that we can be there for them," he said. "If everything does go badly, we have all sorts of responders in place ahead of time rather than trying to find them wherever they are partying or having their days off. They will be in place. "A lot of preparation has been done hopefully for a cold winter night and noth­ ing more," Hislop said. "We will have a presence in thq (county) Emergency Operations Center." Commissioner Robert Wenger said. "We should all stay in a calm stale through this whole thing. If we do have a so-called blurp of power or whatever that we don't go haywire and start a landslide here... Just use some common sense and slay calm and don't start calling. You'd be surprised at how few calls it takes for 911 to jam the lines." "Just the simple fact of lifting the phone will open a circuit and if everyone of us all over the world, the United States were to lift the phone al the same lime, we could overload the system and shut it down." Hislop noted. Because of that possibility, Hislop has made arrangements for amateur radio buffs to be in automobiles around the county and align themselves with fire and police chiefs. "Some communities have resurrected CB radios," he added WBCH (radio) has a generators in place at its transmitter and downtown Hastings studio in case the local station gets knocked off the air from a storm or any Y2K problems, Dave McIntyre told the board County to pay townships’ costs of conducting special election by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday voted 7-1 to reimburse townships for nearly all their costs to hold the past Aug. 3 special election. Reimbursements to townships will not include their expenses for advertising and printing specific township ballot propos­ als. Commissioners debated the issue two weeks ago and decided to get more informa­ tion regarding the total cost of such a re­ imbursement. A motion for the county to pay the en­ tire cost of the election was introduced Dec. 14 and later withdrawn at that same meet­ ing by Commissioner Robert Wenger be­ cause commissioners decided further study was needed, including the county's year-end financial situation. Wenger previously thought that the total cost might be in the neighborhood of hired and the number of voting precincts. One township's costs were as low as $230, Commissioner Clare Tripp said, while sev­ eral others were more than $1.000. The county's reimbursement will be a one-time gesture and in the future elec­ tions. the county will abide by the state guidelines it recently adopted County Clerk Debbie Smith has said state statutes regarding election reimburse­ ment stipulate that townships or any other governmental entity are not reimbursed for any of their costs if they have their own is­ sues on the same ballot in any special elec­ $25,000 to $30,000, but now it appears the cost will be about $16,000. The County Board is still waiting to receive cost statements from some of the town­ ships. The expense to each township vaned ac­ cording to the number of workers each county's seven allocated mills, the County Board approved its fixed allocated millage proposal for the Aug. 3 ballot. The Alloca­ tion Board wanted voters to reconsider a previously defeated proposal to freeze for six years the individual amounts of millage the county, townships and the intermediate tion. The Aug. 3 special election was origi­ nally scheduled when 911 officials re­ quested an opportunity to ask voters to re­ new up to one mill to operate the county­ wide Enhanced-911 emergency telephone and central dispatch system for five years. Then at the request of the County Tax Allocation Board, which distributes the school district receive from that allotment. The County Board is required to approve all county-wide ballot proposals before an election can be held. About five townships also got on the Aug. 3 band wagon and placed additional township-oriented proposals on the ballot All townships, the county and the Barry Intermediate School District benefited from voter approval of the fixed allocated mil­ lage proposal. Confusion about who would pay for the election arose when some townships be­ lieved the county would be paying the lab because of the county-wide proposals on the ballot. Part of the misunderstanding that has surfaced was caused by some commission­ ers inaccurately stating publicly that the county was going to pay for the election. Commissioner Rod Goebel voted against reimbursing townships for their election expenses for a number of reasons, but said he realized his vote was not going to deny any funding. First. Goebel said he believes the county should follow slate policy. Another reason for his dissenting vole was that "We don't have all the (cost) fig­ ures See ELECTIONS, cont. page 15 �Carl Schoessel James Bailey Frank Campbell Tom Mohler Fred Jacobs Experts optimistic about county’s future in new century Rather (han review the year 1999, the JAd Graphics news staff chose this time to ask several local “experts" about what they see lies ahead as Hastings and Barry County enter the year 2000. The staff selected five people to inter­ view — Hastings Area Schools Superin­ tendent Carl Schoessel, J-Ad Graphics Vice President and Barry County Futuring Committee Member Fred Jacobs. Barry In­ termediate School District Superintendent Thomas Mohler, Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Bailey. The following is a sketch of their re­ sponses to questions about the future, 2000 and beyond: Fred Jacobs As a member of the Futunng Commit­ tee, Jacobs is concerned about how well Hastings and the county will handle growth that appears inevitable. "Barry County can continue to look like it does today (with its rural, pristine ap­ pearance), but we need to convince local governments that they have a vested inter­ est in being more visionary and controlling the growth in the areas they serve. The only way we can make a difference is with good laws and good, uniform zoning en­ forcement." However, he agreed that the Stale Legis­ lature's recent passage of a Right to Farm hill may present new challenges to local control. "If they want a *hog hotel.' we have to be able to say where it's going to be," he said. Jacobs said he secs tremendous expan­ sion of residential development in the county, "but we've got to control where it goes. We can't just cut up beautiful farms.” He expects that between 2,000 and 3,000 people will come into the county in the next few years. He added that infrastructure will be a big issue in the early part of the next century, and he believes the biggest obstacle to harmonious moves forward is the struggle between the city and Rutland Township over water and sewer extension. "I believe in controlled growth," Jacobs said. "We need to look at what's best for all, whether it be recreation for young peo­ ple to help solve some of the youth prob­ lems, housing for seniors, places for busi­ ness to locate..." Another challenge will be transportation. He noted that the Michigan Department of Transportation doesn't even have Hastings or Barry County on its list of projects ahead. However, a repaving job on M-37 was finished last summer. He said he sees M-37 eventually becom­ ing a four- or five-lane highway, with pass­ ing lanes in strategic locations. Economically, the best still may be yet to come. "We have more businesses looking al us than at any time in our history." Jacobs said. "We now have the financial strength to support more businesses. So many arc looking here who didn't before because we've done a good job collectively. There haven't been any economic slowdowns and all local industries seem to be on the verge of expansion. Hastings has a fine economic base, good banks, excellent industries, a strong residential sector that supports local business." Another worry for Jacobs is the increase in local franchises of national companies as opposed to local businesses. He said local small businesses arc what have made America great. "Consumers don't realize what happens when that network breaks down," he said. "When the big guys come in. they can con­ tribute to the community, too. but will they feel the same obligations to give something hack years down the road?" He related the problem to his own busi­ ness. "We're one of the few newspaper groups in the state that's family-owned and oper­ ated." he said, noting that many area publi­ cations are now owned by big corporations from far away. "The big companies have to satisfy the bottom line. Our influence from our mom and dad (Alice and Mel Jacobs) was to satisfy our readers and the commu­ nity. We like to look back and believe we've made a positive difference." One way to help make Barry County a better place in the future, he said, is to at­ tract the best people to serve in public of­ fices. "We used to get by with caretaker gov­ ernment, but now we need problem solv- Citizens offer thoughts on dawn of new century We asked local citizens to write in and share their thoughts on the historic tum-of-thc century, what it means to them and how they will spend New Year's Eve. Here are some of the results: Sandra L. Mikolojczyk "The new millennium, the same as every new year, offers a chance for each person to make a new beginning. It is a chance to change, to trade in old habits for something better, more productive. "I hope to observe' the dawn of the 21st century by waking up in the morning on Jan. 1. 2000, looking out the window and thanking God for another beautiful day regardless of the weather. In relation to my spiritual beliefs, I would quote. This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.' "No year is just another year, each year is important; each offers us a new beginning. There is a chance to be kinder, to take a greater interest in family and friends, a chance to give and to accept the gifts others have for us with greater gratitude. "I don't think we should dwell on our fears, we should work to realize cur hopes. Where the world is headed, is up to everyone, if people would only learn to work together for the good of all every day in the same way they do at times of disaster, we could improve the world a lot. "In my life 'so far.' I have seen a lot of new technology: TV in every home, jet planes, moon landings, walking on the moon, space walks, space shuttles. VCRs, computers, organ transplants, polio cures. Technology is great if we just don't start taking it for granted "I plant to watch TV on New Year's Eve and watch the celebration in Times Square. All I expect of midnight is that the New Year will begin. "If there is a power outage. I think it will be weather related as it has been in some past years. We have lived through several 10 day power outages due to ice storms and fallen trees. "Fortunately, we have wood heat and a wood cook stove for such emergencies. It is a good idea to keep emergency water and food supplies at any time of year. "No, it's not Doomsday, nor the end of the world. It's Happy New Year!" Emmett Herrington "Following are my thoughts on the 21 st century: The new century will have little impact on my remaining life. I will probably observe the dawn of the 21st century listening to the music of the masters and reading. This event will do nothing as it involves my spiritual beliefs. "This New Year has little significance when viewed in the context of the total time. Time is a measuring device created by man. It has no beginning or end. Therefore, it must be viewed as continuation of what already exists. The world's people continue to be divided into 'haves' and have nots.' Even though this old globe can support only "X" number of people we continue our uncontrolled increase in population and indiscriminate use of resources. Global wanning resulting in flooding of low level properties throughout the world will further limit useful land masses and can result in major political upheavals. "Admittedly, our early treatment of the native Indian population and the enslavement of certain minorities is a dark page in U.S. history. I fee! we as a nation have opened our hearts and resources to the world in all kinds of emergencies during the past century. I am apprehensive about present old world coalitions under way. especially in Russia and China, to challenge our future leadership "I am also concerned about the quality of much of our political leadership at the na­ tional. state and local level insofar as government is concerned. Concerned citizens can •better this deficiency in the 21st century . "The 20th century produced more technological and scientific innovations in time since the invention of the wheel Unfortunately, world political, religious and social leaders have done little to maximize these factors in the interest of mankind." Rus Sarver "What does it mean in relation to my spiritual life? Il means we arc closer than ever before to meeting our Maker. The coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and death. Source: And do this, knowing the lime, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.' Romans 13:11. "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead tn Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in ‘he air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words." 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18. "Do you view it as the beginning of the end? In what ways? As one of my friends once said in defining TV and computer technology, it is wiring all the brains together 'Professing to be wise, they became fools ' Romans 1:22. Now. the brains' are saying, 'we must unite the world - civil government, the economy and the religious world. "Where do you think the world is headed? Things must get worse because ’...In the last days perilous days will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents... without self control, despisers of good lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. having a form of godliness but denying its power... 2 Timothy 3:1-5. "Deception is about the worst thing that can happen to a person. Deception is the character of the last days Take heed that no one deceives you.' Matthew 24:4 "Speaking of false teachers, the Bible says. "And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed." 2 Peter 2:2. "For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil." 1 Timothy 6:10. Only the Most* High God knows the future, here are some of His views of things to come - There must come a falling away' from God, then possibly democracy will elect the Antichrist; whUcorhes with the working of Satan, with ail power, signs and lying wonders and with all" unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth that they might be saved...” 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12. The restrainer of evil must be removed (I think this is the true church and the Holy Spirit) "What other thoughts would you like to share? Perhaps the most threatenting concept is this law of our universe. Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. " Galatians 6:7-9. "For I will gather all the nations to battle against Jerusalem... Then the Lord will go forth and fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle and in that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which faces Jerusalem on the east. And the Mount of Olives shall be split in two from east to west..." Zechariah 14:2. Frederick Y. Wiselogle "You asked whether the upcoming new millennium is significant? Yes, it certainly is - but not for the reasons given in many outraged letters to the editors of several nearby papers over the past several months. "Our present dating system for years originated with a monk, Dionysius Exiguus (Dennis the Little) in 525 A.D. His assignment from the Pope was to trace the church's historical records back to the birth of Christ and to designate that year as the start. And despite his best of intentions, Dennis was off by some six years. "Independent Roman records show that Herod - a contemporary of Christ in the Bible died in 6 B.C.; so Christ must have been alive by this time. And it is now far too la'e to celebrate the beginning of the third millennium since Christ’s birth. "But more seriously. Dennis used a very primitive numbering system, invented by the Romans, that had no provision for the number zero, could not handle fractions or negative numbers and in which such simple operations as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division were just over the heads of ordinary humans. "As a result, Christ is still designated as having been bom in the year I A.D. using the Roman system - and all dates, both before and after, are stated relative to this number - even though it has no historical significance. "By the middle of the second millennium scholars from the middle cast had invented and come to use a new and far superior number system - requiring only 12 characters 10 for numbers (0 through 9.) a decimal point (.) to designate fractions to the base 10 and a dash (-) to indicate negative numbers. "The operational rules were now tremendously simplified so any child could now multiply, divide - and even do square roots on any number from the largest conceivable to the smallest. This decimal numbering system has been used exclusively now for 500 years - except for the occasional historical watch or clock that still bears Roman numerals. "There arc some today who add. using the decimal numbering system, 2,000 to I and obtain. 2,001. And so. they reason, the celebration of the millennium must be postponed for another year. But their logic is flawed - as they arc trying to perform a calculation based on two differing, and incompatible, number systems. "Well, then, just what may we celebrate on Saturday morning? The decimal system incorporates a simple set of rules: when increasing numbers in steps of I and you come to the number 9, replace it by the number 0 and place a I to the left; if there is already a number in front of it, add 1 to that number. So counting leads to 9, 10... 19. 20..., 99, 100, ...999. 1000. An incredible simplification for the time - and well deserving of recognition. "That. Mr. Editor, is what the upcoming millennium is all about." Anna Cairns "I can remember well when we had no electricity, pumped water by hand, our first television, first microwave, first computer (Apple 2E.) inside toilet, first video camera, first digital anything. VCR. and first clothes dryer. The washing machine was run by a gasoline was run by a gasoline motor and before that on a scrub board with the waler heated on lop of the cooks stove (heated by wood.) with a bench setup with two tubs and a hand wringer in between. We'd have clothes lines all over the house in the winter time, never having to worry about loo little humidity. "I expect to spend New Year's Eve the same as every other New Year's Eve, in my own home and in bed about 10 p.m. or soon after. I don't think that it will be any different than other years, few power failures, few interruptions in services, and the usual people who celebrated too much, have accidents and die. "In that way it w ill be the end of the world for them. God has taken care of us until it is our time. "I expect 1 will live until my time is up. that only God knows when that will be, and that He will give me the means to take care of whatever comes." ing, cooperation and vision," he said. Jacobs had high praise for the area school systems and what they have done in the last decade. Hastings, Lakewood. Thomapple Kellogg and Maple Valley have had major renovations or added new buildings in the '90s. Perhaps the biggest obstacle to moving ahead in the next millennium, however, is bickering between the city and surrounding townships over sewer and water extension. Jacobs said the bulk of the growth is and will continue Io be north and west of Hast­ ings. in a triangle encompassing Hastings. Middleville and Gun Lake, so cooperation between the City of Hastings and Rutland Township is crucial. We’re on the verge of an explosion," Ja­ cobs said. "I'm optimistic, but we have to control growth, especially from the north. We can either let it all happen or control it. We can't put gates up, they're coming, but their coming should be based on our guidelines. We can expand and still he comfortable in this county. It’s in our best interests that we have this vision and try to make it work." Frank Campbell The mayor of Hastings is cautiously op­ timistic about the next decade, next century and what has been accomplished in the 1990s. He attributes some of the city's successes to the industrial incubator and the industrial park. "Since we started the incubator. I’ve seen some growth in job shops, which means more employment in town. "There've been more housing projects, particularly for senior citizens, which I support." Other positive developments have in­ cluded doubling the capacity of the wastew­ ater treatment plant and improvements to the city's water system. "We've upgraded and stayed ahead," the mayor said. "I think we're moving in the right direction.” Campbell said in the housing area, Hast­ ings is welcoming a new mobile home park in the Meadowstone housing project. "I’d like to sec more young people try to revitalize our older homes in the city rather than build new homes," he said. He also is supportive of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce's expan­ sion and its recent move to a site on State Street. But the mayor said he feels there needs to be vigilance in keeping the downtown vi­ tality. "We need more parking downtown, that's no secret." he said. "And I'd like to sec a 40- to 60-room Amcrihosl (hotel)." The only negatives the mayor has seen is when the city's applications for grants gel turned down because Hastings just isn't poor enough. However, the city won three grants this past year for redevelopment on the cast side. Other future positives, he said, are the new animal shelter facility at the end of In­ dustrial Park Drive and plans for a new li­ brary. Jim Bailey The chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners foresees more coopera­ tion between governments, businesses and citizens in the next decade. "Il's mandated not just by individuals or by people that say it has to happen, but by the dollar volume that people can afford to give... It's good. I think you’ll sec in this next year more examples, like the Christ­ mas lighting when the city and the county worked together. We really appreciated what they did to get those lights up . We appreciate again the citizenry that helped to gel the lighting and the businesses that do­ nated." Bailey said. The new county animal shelter currently being constructed is an important example of such cooperation. "Il was the result of citizenry... Their grass roots effort group has to be given a lot of credit for what they did even though there were a lol of snags and a lol of uphill climbs to work it out (between county government and the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee and local Humane Society). Poor conditions al the current shelter have "been a problem for over 30 years... and they resolved it this last year. That co­ operation among citizenry and groups and governments is good." he said. Bailey hopes to sec more cooperation in the immediate future concerning the con- See FUTURE, continued page 12 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 30, 1999 LETTERS...from our readers Knew Your Schools: by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent Only God can truly deliver us from evil Dear editor: Wc all wish that somehow wc could snap our lingers and bn ng a magical end to the crime and violence and drugs stalking our streets With all of I he scientific knowledge wc possess and all ol the social experiments we’ve conducted, why can’t wc get a handle on the rising tide of evil? We can t gel a handle on it because people's understanding is flawed and so is their approach to the cure I have read many articles <n the Banner from different people. Pastor Rus (Sarver) and others’ letters may be fine to those who talk a gisHl talk But in their hearts, tl never grows and they say things to people in pris­ ons or juvenile homes where children arc. brothers and sisters. I’m here for you. Hang in there ” But it s only talk, and God’s getting tired of only talk and no heart For years I’ve seen those who have been claiming thiit crime is spawned by poverty and lack of education But w hat caused the poverty or education Was it a lack of opportunity or a lack of character or sclfdisctplinc? Let's not blame society for things wc bring on >urselves. I've learned fr.m hard times myself that certain kinds of personal choices lead to ignorance a»»d poverty, laziness, instant gratification with little or no regard for long term consequences, as I’ve learned, having children out of wedlock, dropping out of school, drunkeness. self-indulgence and many other things cause poverty I know. I’ve been there Whether wc like it or not, in many instances poverty and ignorance are self­ imposed and they spring from the choices one makes early in life, h’s sad. but the bot­ tom line is. most people like me could be action Reconsider site for library To the editor: I sat here one evening watching the Learning C hannel about a program on mas­ sive floods which occur on every river worldwide This brings to mind a very crucial point about a project the city plans to undertake in building a library near a river? Excuse me. but this is the most stupidest idea that I have ever heard of putting a library near a river and its flood plain? Before every person gets a dollar sign or beautification project tn their eyes that tn which a potential problem of flooding will occur. I sincerely hope there is in place a plan to evacuate the archival material, books, maps, computers, etc. I for one do not support the ide; of having a library, soon to be filled with precious material, to be built near a river and a flood plain. Planners, reconsider your location prospects! Remember the floods of 1993. Sandra Brimmer, Nashville Students showed holiday spirit To the editor: All too often wc hear of the bad things done by teenagers, yet many times their good deeds go without notice. I'd like to recognize a group from Hastings High School. Their neat project began in October when Amber Lippert. Shannon Pietrangelo and Peter Berth gath­ ered a group of friends and held a garage sale, raising $1,000 Through Love Inc the group adopted three families, making a very Merry Christmas for all. Yes. a Merry Christmas for all. as "the gift without the giver is bare " These students were truly filled with good feelings after delivering their pur­ chasers. Congratulations to this group and any others who helped in some way. Margaret Crase. Battle Creek liv mg a good and productive life today if wc had made different choices yesterday. Crime is a moral and spiritual problem If poverty and lack of education arc the cause of crime, why don’t wc turn our prisons and juvenile homes into classrooms? Once a sufficient amount of learning has taken place, wc should be able to conduct a grad­ uation ceremony and give each graduate a certain amount ofcash. Cnme springs from the sinfulness of man’s heart But education alone cannot save us. Education which throws God out - which tears his .ummandments from classroom walls, and distnbutes condoms to teenagers is so spiritually bankrupt it may be worse than no education at all. The highest love involves honesty, caring and respect, and when I go to my final home with the Lord I want to leave some­ thing that will help others. If I could. I would give you my faith. If when I was young, someone had given me the truth I give you in this letter, I could have been spared years of problems and a lot of pain. You can do something great w'ith your life Perhaps you think you don’t have suf­ ficient education or the opportunities to do anything outstanding that isn’t true. You probably have more education than I have and certainly more opportunities than I had when I was young. God has used me in life to touch many, not because I am smart, but because I offered myself to Him. This time it’s real and it’s more than talk­ ing. He will use anyone who will do that. But the commitment must be real and with the whole heart. If you arc willing to make this commitment God will not only use your life in a very special way. but He will take care of you and give you peace of mind. It’s true that there is really a God who :s aware of what you are doing with the life He has given you. He is truly good and most of my life has passed before I came Io truly believe that. Terry L. Pinks Pamall Correctional Facility Jackson, Mich. Know Your Legislators: VISIT. US on the NET with up to the moment information on new items. Call us at... jadnews.com U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin,. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Buddinof Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 MB*gan Av.,? Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Cartton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city ol Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965­ 9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 Information about the Hastings Area School System Students share holidays In keeping with the holiday spin! of giv­ ing. students and staff members of the Hastings Area School System have been involved in several projects that have helped area residents and needy families have a happy holiday season... and this year, even have helped some "needy" animals! At Hastings High School, the community service class "adopted” several families and provided food and clothing for them, while the Student Council sponsored a drive to collect mittens to be distributed to children through LOVE. Inc. Also at the high school, the Rotary Interact Club took some elementary school students shopping and provided money so that they could buy gifts for their families, and the student body donated over $700 to help with some home repairs for a needy family... the Hastings Area School System staff members added another $2,500 to that amount! Of course, a very important part of help­ ing the community’s residents enjoy the holiday season is the Christmas parade, and the members of the Hastings High School and Middle School bands provided holiday music for parade watchers again this year, as has been the tradition for many years. Students and staff members from nine of the teams at Hastings Middle School col­ lected over 2,000 worth of food and gifts for distribution to 11 needy families in Barry County through LOVE. Inc., and in other holiday activities the students of mid­ dle school teachers Cindy Clark. Jan Foley, rich Nauta and Becky Wigg participated in “Operation Christmas Child.” This is a pro­ gram in which 25 boxes were filled with personal items, toys, and candy for distrib­ ution to children in some 55 countries located on five continents. One of the teams also did a fund-raiser for Kosovo relief, and the middle school teachers participated in an auction that raised $850 that was donat­ ed to the Hastings Elks Club’s Christmas charity. The collection of food is a project that also was big in the elementary schools this year. Students and staff members at all of the elementary schools collected canned goods for needy families, which was dis­ tributed through LOVE. Inc., or al Pleasantview School, was put with -Hems donated by the school’s Parent-Teacher Organization to make holiday baskets for three of the school's needy families. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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A Onsion o( J-Ad Graphics inc 1351 N M-43 Hwy Hastings. Ml 49058 -0602 (616) 945 9554 • NEWSROOM • David T Young /Eaton Elaine Gdbert (Ass«»nr Ednor) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry PaUcia Johns Ma?y McDonough James Jensen Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Beuy Riddell, Middleville: Classrfwd ads accepted Monday through Scott Ommer Jerry Johnson Saturday 8 30 a m - Noon Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County 52 7 pe* year in adjoining counties 529 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Be B Hastngs Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastngs Ml 49058 *M4MmGMdN(ll«9190) —keiMpkedw many, mdndtag Dr. Marin Luther King Jr." most Happy New Year for all. Write Us A Letter: HastingsBaNNER F’day 8»mto530pm Southeastern School’s staff members “adopted” one of the school's families that recently experienced a house fire and made contributions to another family whose father had just died. And. the Southeastern students made Christmas cards, which six student council members delivered to the residents of Thomapplc Manor and Tendcrcarc. At Central School, the student council collected food items and money for an "adopted" family and sponsored a “winter supplies drive" to provide the animals at the Barry County Animal Shelter with food and blankets. Not to be outdone by the stu­ dents, the Central School staff members also collected money and food items, and prepared baskets for distribution to two needy families, and with assistance from the Buist Electric Company, gave gift cer­ tificates for food and clothing to two of the schools families. Northeastern School students and staff members also donated items to help area families in need, collecting 2.382 cans of food in a joint food drive with students from St. Rose School, and the Northeastern School staff "adopted" two families to help through LOVE. Inc. At Star School, students did a canned food drive too. but also participated in the U.S. Marine Corps' "Toys for Tots’ cam­ paign. which was a first for the school. And, the staff members working at the administration office collected food and purchased clothing and toys for a needy family with a special needs child. Holiday music is one of the nicest things about this time of year and many of the school system s students have been spend­ ing time sharing their musical talents with the school district's residents by performing for several of the local agencies, clubs and organizations. Often, the performance turned into a “sing-a-long” as residents joined the students in their favorite Christmas carols, especially when the Central School B-4s students sang for the residents of Tendcrcarc and Thomapplc Manor. These examples of the projects and activ­ ities conducted in the schools illustrate the compassion and generosity that the students and staff members have for those less fortu­ nate than themselves, and a sincere desire to make this a Merry Christmas and a �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 30, 1999 - Page 5 _________ (J We&... The Hastings RmI CaMonia CMc Do I hear what you hear? If someone were to ask “Which pan of you is most important to your relationship with your spouse child'fnend'coworker?** how would you answer? Some people would say. "My mouth, to tell the other person what I think, if I like them or I’m angry.” Some people would say. "my hands, so that I can make them something to please them.” Or perhaps, “My arms, to give them a hug if they need it** In reality, the most important part of us that we bring to any relationship is our cars, because without hearing from others about who they arc and what they need we cannot be a good spouse, parent, fnend or co­ worker Are you a good listener'.’ All of us would like to believe wc are Answer these ques­ tions honestly, and then decide. I When a problem anses, do you often react before heanng all the facts of the situ­ ation ’ 2. Do you sometimes daydream when others arc talking after you've made your point in a conversation? 3. Do you ever finish statements of peo­ ple who tend to speak slowly? 4. When someone is talking and makes a comment you did not totally follow, do you ask them to go back and clarify it for you? 5. Do you feel like you arc wasting time when someone is telling you the story of some event that happened to them? Listening has been called an art. but it is really more a skill, something that anyone can do well with some concentration and practice. But it is important to realize that listening is a process that goes against human nature we all want to be heard to have someone give us their total energy and attention, but wc have difficulty offering this to someone else The realization that listening is not something wc should all just be able to do naturally can help us to keep working to improve our skills, to become the kind of listeners we want others to be for us. Having been a clinical psychologist for over ten years. I have seen hundreds of peo­ ple in my office Many people think that seeing a therapist involves weekly sessions for months or even years on end dun ng which your innermost secrets arc laid out on the floor and picked apart In actuality, the most common number of sessions a therapy client attends is... one Most people go to one session, and for many of them, that is all they need. And their most com­ mon comment upon leaving my office is, “Thanks for listening to me tell my story.” So how do wc develop this skill? In Hamlet. Polomus, while advising his young son who is going off into the world, tells him, “Give every man thy car. but few thy voice ” Many of us grew up listening to our parents tell us, “You have two cars and one mouth; you should listen twice as much as you talk ” But these little phrases do make a good point about listening - it is nearly impossi­ ble to really listen to someone when we arc doing all the talking. It's not easy to keep quiet; our minds work quickly, wc generate ideas instantly based on what we sec or hear from another person, and wc naturally want to share those ideas because wc see them as important. An interruption into another’s story, not to ask for clarification (which is a great part of the skill of listening) but to share our own ideas, is one of the fastest ways to kill the communication process As Kevin Murphy, author of Effective Listening, has noted “Add your two cents’ worth to a conversation and that's what the communication will be worth; delay your reaction to another’s thoughts and sugges­ tions and you'll react to the whole message, not just the small change. There was an airline several years ago that, because of one small change, began saving thousands of dollars a year. Several flight attendants noticed that, when they passed out the salads as part of the in-flight meals, very few of the passengers ate the olives that were included. The flight atten­ dants mentioned this in the context of a meeting, a manager listened to their obser­ vation, and it resulted in a menu change, eliminating the uneaten olives, as well as $40,000 from their airline’s budget. Not all efforts at listening will save us that much money, but our efforts may result in saving a few dollars, or saving a marriage or friendship, or saving a life. Communication from CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH A mixed bag in Seattle As a delegate to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Meeting that took place in Seattle between Nov. 30 and Dee 4. I felt we made some progress on important trade issues, but also have rea­ son to worry First, it does appear that we will reach agreement on the agenda for a new worldwide trade agreement. The nego­ tiation of the trade agreement will take at least another three years to reach conclu­ sion. The last round of negotiations, for example, took six years from the initial meeting to the signing of the agreement. The ratification of the agreement in the var­ ious countries took years after that. Since we’re at the very beginning of this process, it is still way to early to judge the success or failure of this round. That’s why the storm of violence and noting that descended on Seattle dunng the meeting was so inappropriate It. in fact, was an embarrassment to the United States before the world. Violence is an unacceptable means of protest The protests were ulti­ mately mindless because the protesters don’t know what will come out of the nego­ tiation Do they really protest everything? Whether it advances their causes or not? As a member of the House Agneuhure Committee, I went to Seattle to fight for reduced agricultural tanffs and the elimina­ tion of unfair, trade distorting agncultural export subsidies. The future of farming in Michigan and throughout the United States depends on winning this fight, which is mainly against the European Union (EU). In fact, the EU accounts for 85 percent of all the world's agncultural subsidies. Victory in this fight will allow us to com­ pete with the EU which is keeping many of Banner our products out of their markets while heavily subsidizing their exports to our markets. In addition, it would allow us to reduce our own agncultural subsidies. This effort, however, encountered some setbacks dunng the week. The EU and Japan, as the foremost users of agncultural subsidies and tanffs. have fought against the U.S. position. We have countered by attempting to win support for greater com­ petition from Australia. New Zealand, Canada and the developing countnes. By ganging up on the EU and Japan, there is hope for progress. Comments from the President dunng the meeting have thrown this effort into disarray. By proposing WTO labor and environmental regulations backed by trade sanctions, the President has fright­ ened many developing countries that oppose what would amount to foreign regu­ lation of their economics. Remember that only the agenda for this ‘round’ has been agreed to. The President, who some think may have been motivated in his statements by a desire to cultivate support from the labor unions for himself and for Vice President Gore, will soon leave the scene. Certainly, my congressional col­ leagues and I intend to be more involved and reassert our constitutional responsibili­ ty to regulate commerce with foreign nations. Wc want to make sure we reach an advantageous agreement for the United You Are Here: Home TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2S. 1999 Too Stones Sports Business Entertainment GammumU-Newi Pobce/Courts Editorial Obituaries Past Issues Weather News Archive OkotM, ZB. 1W1 06:35 Top stories o» the year revealed In Dec. 30 paper _ __ , " ..... 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Mr. Riva married Doris Latimer Riva on April 15. 1937 in Kent County. He ictired from Jarecki's Tool & Die in the late 1970's where he had worked all of He is survived by one son, Gerald (Linda) Riva of Middleville; one daughter. Jean Riva (Don Stinson) of Wyoming; three grandchildren. Cindy (Keith) Middlebush. Melinda (Jeff) King, and Jesse (Brenda) Riva; one step-grandson, John (Katie) Todd; one adopted grandson. Jeremy Riva; five great grandchildren. Cary, Tony, Nicholas, Jasmine, and Jesse Jr.; two step-great grandchildren, Nichole, and Jonthan; nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Martha Ainsworth. Visitation will be on Monday, January 3. 2000 from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, West Main Street his adult life. After Mr. Riva’s retirement, he began living year around at Cobb Lake, where he had a summer home since 1944. He was an avid golfer and was a charter member of the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Mr. Riva was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Riva. in Middleville. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the Middleville Methodist Church in Middleville Interment of ashes will be at a private service at the Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. HASTINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings Area churches available for your convenience... ----- FLEASaNTMEW------FAMILY CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 9273 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Pastor De Ann Dobbs Phone 616­ 721-8077 Service Times 9 00 am. Traditional, 10:IS am Sun­ day School. 11 IS a m Contempo­ rary Service Nursery provided Ju­ nior church Youth group Thurs­ days senior meal* 12-noon Satur­ day nights - Praise Services 7 30 p m For more information call the church office ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH H ASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich James A Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 am . classes lor all ages Morning Worship 10 45 am Nursery provided. Sun­ day Evening Service. 6 00 p.m Wednesday activities 7 00 p m are Rainbows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS I SITED METHODIST CHURCH GR ACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (f-'oemerty the Hastings Grace Brethren Church/. 6(H) Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. *45-9224 Sunday Sen ices 9 45 am - Bibie Classes ■ few all agev. 10 40 a m - Morning Worship, 6 00 p m Evening Bible Study Thursday. 7 30 p m Prayer. Praise, and Bible Study ■ Sharing Your Faith - "You Are Welcome" Church Phone 948-2330 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the World­ Hide inglican Communion 315 W Center St (corner of S Broad­ way and W Center) Church Of­ fice (616) 945-3014 Father Charles P McCabe III. Rector Sunday Worship Services - 8 a m .ind 10 a m Christian Education 10 a m . Nursery Available at 10 a ni Q< IMBY I NITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. <616(945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship Ham. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ( HI RCH OF THE N AZARENE 1716 North Broadway Randall I Unman. Pastor Sunday Services *45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Scrvkc t»00 pm evening Service. Wednesday ' 00 p m Services for Adults. Teen* and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC T ABERN ACLE. 5t)2 I Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgcn. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10am. Sundas Morning Worship II am. Sunday Evening Service bpm. Thursday Bible Study "pm if in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail* HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a m THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship 11 00 am. Evening Service at 6 00 pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pm. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH nett. Pastor Church office phone Sunday Service Times 948-2549 are 8 30 a m.. 9:55 a.m and 11.20 am Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 am. Wednesday evening ser­ vice 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hub- ley. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours. Wed Thurs 9 a m to 12 noon Sunday Morning 9 30 am. Sunday School. 1045 a m Morning Worship. Youth Fel­ lowship. Sunday 5 00 to 7 00 p m at the church (grades 6-12th) Wednesday 6*0-8 00 pm War­ riors (grades K-5th) serving evening meals to Warners, 6 (X) pm.. Prayer Meeting 7 00 pm (Child care provided) ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 St Matthias Church, a con­ tinuing Anglican rite Morning prayer Sundays 1100 a m 1928 Book of Common Prayer Ques­ tions call 948-9437 ' FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan fume. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries Sunday School for all ages. 9 30 a m . Morning Worship Service, 11 00 a m . Evening Service. 6 00 p m Wednesday Family Night 6 30 pm . Awana. Sr A Jr High Youth. Prayer and P-blc Study. Choir proc • tice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fel­ lowship and Faithful Men Morn­ ing Worship Service broadcast on WBCH 1220 AM on Sunday at 11 00 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Rosene. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Tune before the service Nursery, childrenY min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 488’ Coats Grove Rd Pauor Ben Herring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Sen ice 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth meet­ ings. Junior-Senior High This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, rhe churches and these local businesses. WREN FU NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1*52 \ Bnudwas Hauings BOSLEY PHARMACY PreMOTUom 541 N Michigan Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Services Bible Classes 10 a m. Worship Ham. Evening Services 6pm Wednes­ day Bible study 7pm Peter Wackerman. Pastor Phone 945­ 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Correspon­ dence Course Corner of State Rd and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associ­ ate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sun­ day - 945 am Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5 30 p.m Kid's quizzing, 6 00 p m Evening celebration for all Tues­ day. 6 30 p.m, Kid's Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. Teens Sing and Share group and Bible study Wednesday. 9 00 am . Senior Adult Bible Study and young adult Bible study Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further informa­ tion call the church office 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A Ar­ 3185 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene PuAard. 945-5974 Worship Ser­ vices Sunday. 9 00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. 1100 am. Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4-H. Mon­ days 6 30 to 8 00 r m . BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 'J0 p m . Com­ munity Breakfast ewi third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill of­ fering Wc welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST •WWKTIkV UkKLlWttb 2601 Lacey Road. (fouling, Ml 49050 Pastor, Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Sen ice 9 10 a m . Sunday School 11 00 am. Sunday I vening Service 6 00 p m , Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p tn K05 S Jc ITenon Father ('hades Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses 8 30 a tn and I1 00 am. Confession Saturday 3 .30-4 15 p m Comer of Jefferson and Green (De­ mocratic Hall). Hastings Dr Eu­ gene E Curtiss, Pastor 616-948­ 8213 Sunday Worship, 10 30 a m . Sunday Evening. 6 00 p m . Tues­ day evening 6 30 p m (Call for lo­ cation) A warm welcome to every­ one ll»S kfTcrson *45-M2* 239 E North Street. Hastings Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9414 Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Sunday. Jan 2 8 00 A 10 45 am - Wor­ ship. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages) Monday. Jan 3 • 7 00 p m BoG Tuesday. Jan 4 - 7 00 p m . Shepherd Committee.7 30 p m . Over Anon Wednesday. Jan 5 10 00 a m . Wordwatchers. 7 00 p m. Sarah Circle HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Rochelle Kreykes. Di­ rector of Music. Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at la 30 am SUNDAY 9 30 am Sunday School every Sunday, classes are available for everyone Classes for children and youth are based on grade level Three classes - Goodwill. Orxsis and In His Steps - are taught for adults 10 30 a m Coffee Fellowship. Radio Broadcast 11 00 a m Worship Services childcare available for infants and toddlers through age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 through second grade Friday. Dec 24 - •••Christmas Eve Ser­ vices”* 7 00 p m and 11 00 p m Thursday. Jan 6. 2000 - 9 30 a m Epiphany Breakfast Presented by the United Methodist Women Pro­ gram is “Guide My Feet" Reserva­ tions are Helpful and a Free-will offering will be accepted FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) *45-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Deborah E Sisson. Associate Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Thursday. Jan 30 b 45 pm. Praise Team Fnday. Dec 31 - 7 pm. Ringo Sw mgo Square Dance Club New Year s Eve dance Saturday. Jan 1 - Happy New Year’ Sunday. Jan 2 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service. 9 20 am Children's Worship. 10 00 am Coffee Hour - In the Dining Room. 10 10 am Sunday School for all ages beginning with Assembly of Sharp® Hall. 11 20 a m Contemporary Worship Ser­ vice. 11 50 am Children's Wor­ ship. Willard Curtis preaching to­ day. Communion celebrated at both services The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 1! 20 Service is broadcast over Channel 10 throughout the week Nursery is provided dunng both Sen ices Tuesday. Jan 4 b 30 p m Girl Scout Leaders. Sharpe Hall. 7 00 pm. Evange­ lism Committee. Dining Room. 7 15 pm. Mary Eileen Circle. Lounge Wednesday. Jan 5 • 8 00 a m . Hastings Area Ministerial As­ sociation. 9 30 a m . MarthaMary Circle. I 30 p m. Circle «3. I 30 p m . Circle «4. 6 00 p m . Church Night Supper. 6 45 p m . Kerygma Bible Study. Lounge. 6 45 pm. "Let s Go to the Men ics” begins. "The Empire Stnkes Back". 7 00 p m . Chancel Choir rehearsal. 7 30 pm. Hannah Circle (■?). "30 p m . Ruth Circle HASTINGS MANI FACTl RING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan Hauinp. Michigan Anna (Reed) Hauser. He was raised in the Mulberry. Indiana and Middleville areas, and attended the Powers rural school near Middleville and graduated from Middleville High School. Dr. Hauser went on to attend Michigan State University, receiving his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. He married Jean Lietzke, and she Agnes attended school in Georgia, and moved to Hastings in 1945 from Bradenton, Florida. She married Charles Tebo on October 26, 1946 preceded him in death on September 15. 1998. Dr. Hauser moved to Hastings in 1945 and established the Hauser Veterinary Clinic which he operated for nearly 55 years. His memberships and activities included the American Veterinary Medicine Association, First United Methodist Church, Hastings Country Club, Hastings Elks and Rotary Clubs the Humane Society, Barry County Fair Board, National Association of Christmas Trees, and Hastings Downtown Development Authority. Dr. Hauser was also preceded in death by his parents; sisters. Marguerite Brown, Dorothy Harrison, and Alice Orck. He is survived by brother. Charles (Ester) Hauser of Middleville; three daughters, Freddy (Dave) Kietzmann of Hastings. Arne (Tom) Havens of Niles, and Janis Ferris of Hastings; seven grandchildren, Dana (Timothy) Hall of Gaylord, Cristine Kruko of Hastings, Tyler Havens of Port Huron, Erin Havens of East Lansing, Matthew Havens of East Lansing, Andrew Ferris of Hastings, Benjamin Ferris of Middleville; four great HASTINGS - Mrs. Michiko Benedict, age 68, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, December 23. 1999 at Thomapplc Manor. She was bom on May 21, 1931 in Japan, the daughter of Akino & Aikano Uchida. Michiko was raised in Japan and attended schools there. She married Edward M. Benedict on October 24. 1954 and he survives. Machine Shop for several years. Michiko is also survived by four daughters, Beverly Bennett of Florida, Diane Bradley of Battle Creek. Margie Kesler of Hastings, and Christine Simmons of New Port News, Virgina; two sons, Larry Benedict of Hastings, and Richard Benedict of Ft. Hood, Texas; nine grandchildren; and a brother & sister in Japan. Funeral services were held on Monday. December 27. 1999 at Hastings Church of the Nazarcnc. Pastor Randall K. Hartman officiated. Burial was at Barryville Cemetery, Castleton Township in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or Hastings Church of the Nazarcnc. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Sue Ann Wierenga BERRIEN CENTER - Mr Paul Edward Novak, age 74, of Berrien Center, passed away Monday, December 27, 1999. He was bom on March 25. 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Paul Novak and Mildred M. (Von Drasek) Novak. Mr. Novak came to Battle Creek in 1945. He attended Lakeview Country School in Hastings. Mr. Novak enjoyed reading about specialty cars. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Novak on May 10, 1959; and his mother, Mildred M. (Von Drasek) Novak on July 8, 1968. Mr. Novak is survived by a brother, Lawrence G. Novak of Hastings. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 30. 1999 from 2:00 - 5:00 P.M. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service at 223 N. Bedford Road in Bartle Creek, u ith the family present. Graveside services will be held on Friday. December 3). 1999 at 2:00 P.M. at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to Laura Ann Lyons Michiko came to the United States and Hastings in October of 1955. She was employed at the Lake Odessa officiated. Burial was at Irving Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Animal Shelter Building Fund. Paul Edward Novak HASTINGS - Mr. Loren E. Wilkins, age 95. of Hastings, passed away Sunday, December 26, 1999 at his residence. Mr. Wilkins was bom on May 26, 1904 in Hastings, the son of Emery & Addie (Hawkins) Wilkins. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. Mr. Wilkins married Helen E. Townsend on March 6, 1926 and she survives. He was employed as a pressman for Hastings Printing Company for 17 years, 18 years for the Hastings Banner, and then in the houskeeping department for Pennock Hospital for 17 years before retiring in 1977. Mr. Wilkins was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons. Gerald Wilkins in 1960, and Richard Wilkins in 1989; sisters, Jessie Lancaster, Gladys Keeler, and Edith Ormsbee; brothers. Lloyd. Ernest & Shirley Wilkins. Mr. Wilkins is also survived by two daughters. Marjorie Vandecar of Kiwanis Village - Mason, and Susan (Mark) Straw of Hastings; son, Donald Wilkins of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. December 29. 1999 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Randall K. Hartman officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society Research. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Michiko Benedict at the Hastings Moose Lodge immediately following services. Funeral services were held Wednesday. December 29, 1999 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Mark Patchett WOODLAND - Sue Ann Wierenga, age 45. of Woodland, passed away Tuesday, December 28. 1999 at Spectrum Health Downtown Campus in Grand Rapids. There will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial service will be announced at a later dale. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sue Ann Wierenga Trust Fund for her children. Loren E. Wilkins Agnes attended Cedar Creek Bible Church, enjoyed the outdoors, ice fishing, walking, and was a member of the Petti Coat Shuffle Board Club in Florida. She was preceded in death by one sister; and four brothers. Agnes is survived by her husband. Charles Tebo of Hastings; sons, Daniel (Sandy) Tebo of Caledonia. Fredrick Tebo of Richland, David Tebo of Ellenton, Florida; daughter, Sharon Lint of Hastings; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brother. Luther Walker of Tifton, Georgia; sister, Lula Caraway of Haines City, Florida. Private family services will be held. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. grandchildren, Katie Hall of Gaylord, Tease Hall of Gaylord, Riley McLean of Hastings, and Theron Heniser of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday. December 29, 1999 at 1:00 P?M. until funeral time at Wren Funeral Home, and at a reception Creek. A |Agnes C. Tebo HASTINGS - Agnes C. Tebo, age 79, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, December 23. 1999 in Bradenton, Florida. She was bom on February 18, 1920 in Ocilla, Georgia, the daughter of Daniel and Eunie (Luke) Paulk. Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service in Battle HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. ’’0 ( ooK Rd Dr. Frederick Hauser, D.V.M. HASTINGS - Dr. Frederick Hauser, D.V.M.. age 81, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, December 22. 1999 at Thomapplc Manor Dr. Hauser was bom on November 29, 1918 in Detroit, the son of Frederick & 1 Edward D. Woodivorth KALAMO TOWNSHIP - Mr. Edward D. Woodworth, age 66, of Kalamo Township, passed away Friday, December 24, 1999 at Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte. He was bom on June 6, 1933 in Perry. Mr. Woodworth served in the United Stales Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Wanila Tobey on April 4. 1951 in Springfield, Tennessee and she preceded him in death on January 19, 1995. Mr. Woodworth was a farmer, a landlord, a meat cutter of ADA Beef Company, a Sexton for Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville, worked at Baltic Creek Country Club, Michigan Carton in Battle Creek, as well as several other factories, and delivered papers with his wife for J-AD Graphics in Hastings and the Battle Creek Enquirer. He attended the Nashville Assembly of God Church, and enjoyed farming and his family. Mr. Woodworth was also preceded in death by his father; grandsons, Dustin Woodworth, and Giles Kidwell Jr. He is survived by his children, Dennis Woodworth of Whitmore Lake, Hubert Wood worth of Bellevue, Tongua Gonzales of Nashville, Dayle Gleason of Battle Creek, Vickie Hollon of Olivet, Tressa Goodenough of Middleville, and Vincent Woodworth of Assyria Township; 25 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and his mother and dad. Birta and Hubert Dull of Nashville. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be at Kalamo Hillside Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. MORE OBITUARIES appear on page 13 ' WAYLAND - Mrs. Laura Ann Lyons, age 35, of Wayland, passed away Thursday, December 23, 1999 at home. She is survived by her husband, James E. Lyons; her mother, and four children of Colorado. Private family services were held at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Beverly L. (Burdick) Hayden CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA Beverly L. (Burdick) Hayden of Cape Coral. Florida, passed away Saturday, December 25. 1999 She is survived by her husband, Pichard Hayden; daughter, Molly Parks of Virginia Beach, Virginia; mother, Mary Burdick of Hastings; brother, Gary Burdick of Jacksonville, Florida; nephews, John Burdick of Hastings, and James Burdick of Eatonton, Georgia. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 30, 1999 at Kath McFarland and Schmidth Funeral Home at 1910 Dell Prado Blvd., Cape Coral, Florida 33990. Geneva B. Scobey HASTINGS - Mrs. Geneva B Scobey, age 80, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, December 25. 1999 at Tendcrcarc in Hastings. She was bom on April 26, 1919 in Decatur, the daughter of George & Della Lanphcar. Geneva was raised in Van Buren County and attended schools there. She married Wilfred L. Bums in 1936, marriage ending in divorce. Geneva married Melvin O. Scobey in the late !950's and he survives. She came to the Hastings area in 1936 from Kalamazoo, and later, lived in Detroit and Lake Fenton areas for a time, in California for 17 years, returning to Hastings in 1978. Geneva was a homemaker and many years ago. worked at the Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was preceded in death by her parents; two infant children; sister, Mildred; and a brother, Leonard. Geneva is also survived by a daughter, Barbara Rcigler of Hastings; a son. Frank Burns of Grand Rapids; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; two step-daughters; two step-sons; brother, Lowell Lanphcar of Paw Paw; two sisters, Beverly Warner of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Betty Thornburg of Lawton; and several nieces and nephews. Respecting her wishes, private family services will be held. Burial will be at Oakhill Cemetery, Orangeville Township in Bany County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 30. 1&99 - Pagv 7 Social News LEGAL NOTICES __________ McKelvey-Rathbun to wed in July Sarah McKelvey and Raymond Rathbun arc announcing their engagement. She is the daughter of Jerrold McKelvey and Anita McKelvey of Hastings and he is the son of Robert and Elizabeth Rathbun of Vermontville. Sarah is a 1996 graduate of Hastings and is currently a senior at Michigan State Uni­ versity majoring in Family Cor.mumty Ser­ vices. Raymond is a 1997 graduate of Maple Valley and is currently a senior at Lansing Community College majonng in Computer and Electronics Repair. A July 21. 2000 wedding is planned. filths Henneys observed 50th anniversary A golden wedding i.nniversary was ob­ served December 18th. 1999 by Elwood and Arieta Hennes (Jr<dan) of Woodland. They were married at the Zion Lutheran Church of Woodlard The occasion wls celebrated on Decem­ ber 15th. with a family dinner in lensing. The Kenneys have three sons. They arc: Brian (Deb) Henney of Sunfield. Martin (Laurie) Henney of Woodland and Jeff (Sandy) Henney of lake Odessa. They also have nine grandchildren and one great­ grandson. If you w ould like 10 congratulate them on their special day. their address is: Green Acres Trascl Park. 4630 McIntosh. IxX >43. Dover. Florida 33527. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sal* THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rodney O Keeier and Jennifer Kader husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Fleet Mortgage Corp. Mortgagee, dated June 20. 1996, and recorded on July 1. 1996 m Uber 665, on Page 248. Barry County Records Michigan, and re-recorded on October 23. 1996 Uber 676. Page 251. Barry County Records and was assigned by said mort­ gage to the MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DE VELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a pubhc body corpo rate and politic as assignee by an assignment dated June 20.1996. which was recorded on Oc­ tober 23. 1996. xi Uber 676. on Page 259. barry County Records and re-recorded on August 5. 1997. X) Uber Document No 1000080. Barry County Records, or which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE AND 02/100 ($51.563 02). ndudxig interest at 7 100% per annum, said mortgage re-recorded again on August 5. 1997 xi Docu­ ment No 1000059. and said assignment re­ recorded again on November 19. 1997 xi Docu­ ment No 1004323 Under the power of sale contained n said mortgage and the statute ri sucn case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises and some part of them, at pub­ lic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hasting* Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on January 27. 2000 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND Barry County Michigan, and are described as Commencing at a point 104 rods North of the Southeast comer of Section 16. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, thence West 20 rods, thence North 100 feet, thence East 20 rods, thence South 100 feet tc '.he place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. xi which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 16 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248 593 130C Trofi A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road Sute 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *991112838 Hawks (1/13) SHARE with a friend, information on the local and area. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings Banner in their name. Call 94S-9SS4 BOY, A two-year-old Korean boy recently arrived in the United States to begin his life with his adoptive parents: Roger and JoAnn Klahn of Lansing. Roger is a former Lake Odessa man who graduated from Lake­ wood High School in 1975. Jin Hyuk Choe arrived at Detroit Metro­ politan Airport on Dec. 3rd. He is being given the American name of Samuel Richard Jin Hyuk Klahn. Ke is named after Dr. Richard Garlick of Des Plaines. III. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Klahn of Saranac and the late Phylene Klahn of Lake Odessa. Maternal grandpar­ ents are Sylvia Rebecca Warner and the late Harry Warner of Laingsburg. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made in conditions of a certain Mortgage made by CANDACE L THWAITES. a single perse n of 1792 Hickory Road. Bettie Creek. Michigan. 49017. to Kalama­ zoo Mortgage Company dated May 13. 1994 as signed to Empxe National Bank of Traverse Crty. a national banking association of 1227 East Front Street. Traverse Crty. Michigan 49686. by As­ signment of Mortgage dated May 13. 1994, with the Mortgage and Assignment recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for the County ol Barry m the State of Michigan on May 20. 1994. at Liber 605. Pages 546-554 on which Mortgage there is claimed to be uue at the date of this No­ tice. for principal and interest, the sum of $58,765 62. and no proceedings having been in­ stituted to recover the debt now remaining se­ cured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof whereby the power of sale contained in said Mort­ gage has become operative NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. January 13. 2000. at 1 00 p m . on the steps of the Courthouse in the Crty ot Hastings, that being the place for holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at pubic sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, to­ gether with interest at nme percent (9%) per an­ num. legal costs attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee Empire Na­ tional Bank of Traverse Crty. Traverse Crty. Mchisaid prem<ses are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wrt Land situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry and State of Michigan, dt scribed as LOT 4 OF BLOCK 1 OF PAULINA BEACH ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT T HEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2 ALSO THAT PARCEL OF LAND LYING BETWEEN THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOTS 1. 2. 3. 4 AND 5 OF BLOCK 1 OF PAULINA BEACH. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AND THE SHORE OF FINE LAKE. BEING SITUATED ON THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST Commonly known as 1792 Hickory Road. Battle Creek. Michigan. 49017 The redemption period as provided by law is six (6) months from the date of the sale EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK OF TRAVERSE CITY Mortgagee SMITH & JOHNSON. ATTORNEYS PC BY H Wendell Johnson (P24247) Attorney for Mortgagee 603 Bay Street • PO Box 705 Traverse City. Ml 49685-0705 (231) 946-0700 Dated December 6. 1999 Synopsis Barry Township Regular meeting opened al 7.30 p.m All Board members present, and several guests Minutes of Nov 2.1999 stand approved Treasurer report for period 08 presented to each member and placed on Me Accepted bids for Hickory Fx* Pumper Established a program for Gypsy Moth Sup pression Hred Travis Moore as a Barry Township Pafrotman. Authorized December I His for $206,816.67 Meetng adjourned at 9:00 p m Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Richard Barnum, Supervisor (12-30) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sal* THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery A. Hammond and Diane L. Hammond, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August Uber 613. on Page 458, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Atlantic Mortgage and Investment Cor­ poration. as assignee by an assignment dated June 2. 1997, which was recorded on August 4. 1997, in Liber 704. on Page 55. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIVE AND 68/100 rioters ($57,605 68). mdudmg interest at 8.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, o' some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on January 13. 2000. Said premises are situation n CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described Lots 10 and 11 of Block 6 of Lincoln Dark Addi­ tion to the Crty ot Hastings, acco'dmg to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194BCL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe Dated: December 2.1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 248 593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fte *990505518 Panthers (12-30) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles C. Wilkins a married man and Margaret Jean Wilkins his wife (original mortgagors) to CON SECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 18. 1998. and recorded on May 26. 1998 XI Uber 1012465. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY AND 42/100 dollars ($62,720.42), indudmg interest at Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on February 10. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan. and are de­ scribed as A parcel ot land located in the Northeast corner of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, Hastings Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan, described as fol­ lows Beginning at the Northeast comer of the above described land; thence West 220 feet, thence South 198 feet, thence East 220 feet, thence North 198 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from tne date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 30 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham farms, Ml 48025 File *991214256 (1/27) Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them... The BANNER to Subscribe. Call Us at... 616-945-9554 We've been here since before the turn of the century The last one In 1886, Hastings City Bank opened its doors to serve the local communities. As quill pens and ledger books gave way to telephones and computers, we have thrived and grown. One thing has remained constant: We're here for you. So you can get the house you want. Send your kids to college. Save for tomorrow. Live your lives and dream your dreams. Thank you for banking with us and being a part of a bank that has been a part of your community for 114 years www hastmgscitybank.com Member FDIC �p4Qe 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 30, 1999 f If there is a chance that you can change the visitation and custody arrangements without going through messy court pro­ ceedings, you should consider it. If your former husband is willing to do this for the boy's sake, it might be an excellent solution to the problem. Good luck, dear. I hope you succeed. If you do, everybody wins. LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (BARRY COUNTY) O’REILLY. RANCILIO. NITZ. ANDREWS. TURNBULL A SCOTT PC 12900 Hal Rd . Ste 350 Sterling Heights Ml 48313 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RALPH OWEN KEELER JR and PRISCILLAE C KEELER aka PRISCILLA C KEELER, husband and wife, to TMS Mortgage Inc . d.-b/a The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated March 19. 1997 and recorded on March 24, 1997, tn Liber 688. on page 956. Barry County Records, and reassigned to The Bank of New York as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 28. 1997. Series 1997-A-1. by Assign­ ment dated February 15.1998 and recorded Sep­ tember 14. 1998 Document No 1017836. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Ninety­ Throe and 36/100 ($37,493 36) Dollars, ndudmg interest at 13 50% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statue m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wit be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan, at 1 00 o’clock. on Thursday. Jan­ uary 27. 2000 Said premises are situated in the Township of Cartton. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as The West 350 feet of the North 374 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 4 North. Range 8 West Tax Item No 06-040-012 325-200-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241 a. m which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 16. 199 THE BANK OF NEW YORK as Trustee under the Pooling and Servtog Agreement dated February 28. 1997 Senes 1997-A-1 The Money Store. Assignor of the Mortgagee O’REILLY. RANCILIO NITZ. ANDREWS. TURNBULL A SCOTT PC .Attorneys for Mortgagee 12900 Ha« Road. Suite 350 Starting Hwghts. Ml 48313-1151 Attn Craig S Schoenhen. Sr Telephone (810) 726-1000 (1/13) ...in need of QUALITY PRINTING? Let us give you a quote. J-Ad Graphics 1952 li. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 616-945-9554 Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING December 20. 1999 - 6:34 p.m. Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Walters Palmer. Hansford. Munjoy. McKenna. Edwards and one (1) guest Motion to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Gypsy Moth Suppression Pro­ gram 1999 2000 Motion to add Monday. July 3. 2000 as a closed holiday for the Township Motion to adjourn Adjournment at 6 40 p m Respectfully submitted, Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (12/30) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice >s hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following REHEARING FOR CASE NO. V-41-99 - Doug Flossner, (applicant). LOCATION: Al 892 Beech St. on the lakeside off Maple St and Brown Rd in Sec 4. Woodland Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 2-story addition 20x22 ft. to an existing house that is too close to the sideyard 9 ft (the minsnum is 10 ft.) in the RL-2 zoning district CASE NO. V-1-2000 - Bryon A Tami Thorn­ ton, (applicants). LOCATION: Al 6140 Lacey Rd on the South side between Case Rd A M 66 Hwy in Sec 8. Assyria Twp PURPOSE: R .questing a variance to erect a 10x13 ft addrtion to an existing house that is too dose to the road right of way 33 ft. (the minimum is 50 ft ) m the AR zoning district CASE NO. V-2-2000 • Bulling Construction William Bulling, (applicant): John Hemming, (property owner). LOCATION: At 9166 Barnum Rd on the South side between Vefte Rd and M-66 Hwy in Sec 26 Woodland Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an addition 15x21 ft and a 12x15 ft covered porch on the rear of the existing house that is too dose to the road right of way 43 ft. (the minimum is 50 ft.) m the A zoning district CASE NO. V-3-2000 - Jock Laubaugh, (ap­ plicant) LOCATION: Al 3220 N M 43 Hwy on the East side between Kaiser and Welcome Rds in Sec 29. Cartton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to create a nonconforming parcel with 140 ft. of road frontage (the mmmum is 220 ft. of road frontage) m the AR zoning district MEETING DATE: January 11, 2000 TIME: 7:30 pjn. PLACE: Community Room m the Courts & Law Bufdmg at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site mspectcr. of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap peals members before the hearing Interested persons desxtog to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written re­ sponse may be mailed to the address listed be­ low or faxed to (616) 948-4820 The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office 220 W State St.. Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m ), Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further in­ formation. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of prtoted ma­ terials bemg considered at the meeting, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meetingTiearng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hast­ ings Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Debbie S Smith, Barry County Clerk (12/30) Deadbeat dad Dear Ann Landers: I am 19 and a single mother of a I-year-old girl, ‘’Amanda.’' I at­ tend college part time, and am working to provide my daughter with the best life pos­ sible. Amanda's father is the problem. He docs not pay child support, and rarely secs his daughter, although I have bent over back­ wards to arrange times that arc convenient for him. He never bothers to call and let me know when he is not able to make it He simply doesn't show up. When he does keep an appointment, he is always late, which causes me a great deal of stress, and I resent it. Tell me. Ann. how important is Amanda’s father going to be in her future ’ Frankly. I don’t think he deserves to be part of her life. I am troubled by the thought that Amanda may grow up to be a “Daddy’s girl." and will want him to walk her down the aisle when she gets married. He has done nothing to merit such a place of honor, and it cats at me that he might get the priv­ ilege. anyway On the other hand, I don’t want to see her on talk shows when she u 18. looking for her long-lost father. Any advice for me? Emotional Mom in Oklahoma. Dear Mom- Let me get this straight. Amanda is a year old. and you are worried that her father (who rarely shows up) might want to walk her down the aisle when she marries. At the earliest, this will be approx­ imately 17 years down the road. It IS important for your daughter to have her father in her life, but as of now. it ap­ pears he has little interest, so don’t push it. He should be paying support, however, so push THAT. Please put the wedding scene on hold for a while, dear. The way things arc going in our society. Amanda may never get mamed. She could wind up CEO of General Motors. Or she may do both. Help Mom? Dear Ann Landen: My mother left us when I was 6 and my brother and 10. That was 25 years ago. Even though Mom showed up for holidays and birthdays, wc were raised solely by my father. When Dad passed away three years ago. Mom had a nervous breakdown, and started to drink excessively. We know she is manicdepressive, and now, wc believe she is also an alcoholic. She has battled depression her entire life. The problem is that Mom lives alone, but quit her job six months ago, and we have no idea how she is supporting her­ self. When wc ask about her financial situ­ ation. she refuses to talk about it. If we of­ fer money, she won’t take it. My brother and I suspect there isn’t much money left from Mom's savings, and wc worry what will happen once that money is gone. My husband and I invited Mom to live with us. but wc told her she would have to stop smoking and drinking, and take her medication regularly. She refused. I do not have a close, loving relationship with my mother, but I still feel responsible for her and want to help. She started going to AA meetings again, and wc are hopeful this will work, but it’s hard to trust her. She has tried AA before and could never stick with the program. Should I allow her to move into my home, even though she still smokes and may not be able to stay off the booze? I am confused and lost. Please tell me what to do. - Bowie, Md. Dear Bowie: If you allow your mother to move into your home, the results could be disastrous, but please give her one last chance. I strongly recommend that you check out Al-Anon (it’s in your phone book), and learn how others with similar problems are dealing with theirs. The fact that your mother is seeking help bodes well for her recovery. I wish her luck, and you, too. dear. Evil stepmom Dear Ann Landers: I am the mother of a very confused 5-year-old boy. His father and I are divorced, and wc both have remar­ ried. My new husband loves “Timmy" and is a wonderful father to him. Thanks to his encouragement and generosity, he has helped me be more supportive of Timmy’s relationship with his father. 1 have tried to be kind to Timmy^s father and stepmother, and have gone out of my way to accommo­ date their schedules. Wc have even loaned them money to help pay some bills. I do this because I love my son. Ann. my sonti stepmother has lied to him and to us repeatedly, and I do not know what to do anymore. She signed Timmy up for soccer, but neglected to tell us, and wc missed his first practice. She then told the other parents that wc obviously didn’t care about Timmy, or wc would have shown up. She has also lied about how Timmy is doing in school. She says he has reading problems and is in remedial classes, which is ab­ solutely untrue. Timmy is a bright little boy. and is doing very well. She encourages him to keep secrets from us, and tells him wc are not nice people and that he doesn’t have to do what we tell him. Ann, Timmy loves his father, and is try­ ing to develop a good relationship with his stepmother. We do not want to make him unhappy, but I think all this deception is taking its toll. I don’t want to prevent Timmy frorfi seeing his father, but my ex­ husband refuses to do anything to help. He lets his wife handle everything concerning Timmy, and as you can sec, she docs not have his best interests at heart. I don’t want to see my son hurt, but ! don’t know what to do to make things bel­ ter. I am angry and upset and worried. Please advise. - A Mom in Ohio. Dear Ohio Mom: You must meet with your former husband and an experienced counselor, who will spell out for him ex­ actly what is happening. The child is the victim here, and your husband can and should save him. Unfortunately, your hus­ band's new wife appears to be vindictive and destructive. riday, December 31 Closing at 4 pm Saturday, January 1 Closed EARN $9.65 PER HOUR WHILE YOU LEARN Jan the nursing assistant class at Thornapple Manor and make a difference in the lives of others. The class will be held January 13 through January 28 and is not in session on weekends. After suc­ cessful completion of state testing, wage will increase to $10.65 per hour. Apply for this oppa­ tunity in person by January 7 at: Thornapple Manor 'ffornipple pfifes, 2700 Nashville Rd. zM»nor Hastings. Ml 49058 SCHOOL OF CHOICE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM • Access your account information through Home Banking Center at 1 -888-422'422 1 or 616-948-2000 The Hastings Area School System is par­ ticipating in Schools of Choice for the 1999­ 2000 school year. Students who reside in adjoining school districts are eligible to be accepted. There are openings available at the secondary level, in the alternative education programs, and some elementary grades. • Need Cash? Strfp bv a Bank '.V Box ATM Please make your request in writing by January 24, 2000 to: www.hastingscitybank.com MEMBER FDIC Superintendent’s Office Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Street Hastings, MI 49058 Don’t worry... Dear Ann Landers: Having read your column for the past 40 years, I feel as if I know you as a friend. I am sending an item that appeared in the California Retired Teachers Association newsletter. The author is unknown. I hope you will think it’s funny enough to share. - David H.. La Crescents, Calif. Dear David: I do. and I shall. Thank you. Here it is: Why Worry? There are only two things to worry about Either you arc well, or you are sick. If you arc well, then there is nothing to worry about. But if you arc sick, there arc two things to worry about Either you will get well, or you will die. If you get well, then there's nothing to worry about. But if you die. there arc only two things to worry about. Either you go to heaven or to hell. If you go to heaven, there is nothing to worry about. If you go to hell, you’ll be so dam busy shaking hands with old friends. You won’t have time to worry. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Seto TH® ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WIX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark A Eyer and Lori B Eyer husband and wile (ongtoal mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Sep­ tember 29. 1995. and recorded on October 10. 1995 in Liber 642. on Page 108. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to PNC Mortgage Corp of amenca. Assignee by an assignment dated September 30. 1998. which was recorded on November 13. 1998. in Document *1020850. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is damed to ba due at the date hereof toe sum ol SIXTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY-NINE AND 26/100 dolars ($67,279 26). in­ cluding interest at 8 625% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sari mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Mi at 1:00 p m .on February 3. 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 36 38 and 44 of Wildwood. Plat accordmg to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1. of Plats Page 60 The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated December 23. 1999 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL 248 593-1303 Trod A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *990202098 Ravens (1-20) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Robert A. Tremain A Associates. P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JEF­ FERY N HAIGHT AND STACY M HAIGHT to FAMILYCREDIT CONNECTION. CONNECTI­ CUT. Mortgagee, dated May 20. 1998. and recorded on May 28. 1998 in Inst *1012636 BARRY County Records. Michigan and assigned by MESNE assignment to BANKBOSTON. N A . N A by an assignment dated May 20. 1998. and recorded on June 22, 1999 m Inst 1031501 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of sixty eight thousand five hun­ dred twelve and 99/100 Dollars ($68,512 99). in­ cluding interest at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sate contained to said mortgage and the statute m such case made and approved notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate ol the mort­ gaged premises or some part ol them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse Hast­ ings, Ml. at 1 00 PM on January 13. 2000 Said premises are situated in Township of Or­ angeville. BARRY County. Michigan and are de­ scribed as TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE PARCEL 1 THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 23 OF LAPHAM'S AIRPORT LOTS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 100. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS PARCEL 2 THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 73 OF LAPHAMS AIRPORT LOTS NO 2. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 87 BARRY COUNTY RECORDS PP *08-011-100-011-10 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 9. 1999 BANKBOSTON NA Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Trematn & Associates PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (12-30) �The Hatting* Barmer - Thunday. December 30 1999 - Page 9 From Time to Time... Christmas past in Hastings « The nativity scene in 1968. All of the lifesize figure: are not shown in this picture as it was taken as the municipal workers were just putting up the scene (Banner photo.) , By Juy« F. Weitibrecht When World War II ended, the United States took a look back at how they had cel­ ebrated Chnstmas in the pre-war days. Shortages of many commodities were end­ ing. The world was ready to celebrate Christmas each in their own way. The Hastings Banner of Dec 12. 1946. earned an item entitled "Shopping Area Lighted for Yule Season.” It read as fol­ lows: "Streets. Stores Bedecked for Christ­ mas Crowds; Fud Emergency Over But Supplies Are Low." “With the lights on again in Hastings, crowds of merry shoppers are now continu­ ing to patronize Barry County's greatest shopping center to obtain their gifts, which only 13 days from today will gladden the beans of thousands of local youngsters and adults on Chnstmas Day. “With the end of the bituminous coal stnke, store windows and the intenors were decorated with the traditional colors and fashion were lighted, signaling the nation's happiest festive season and this week Yule trees were placed on main street to be light­ ed at night for everyone's pleasure. "Hastings and other Barry County retail merchants report large stock of gift mer­ chandise on their shelves waiting to be pur­ chased during the season and this issue of the Banner, printed in four sections, is crammed with advertising suggesting suit­ able gifts which are available here for all. “The fuel emergency conditions, which were imposed in Michigan, have been lift­ ed. but officials explained that it would be weeks and perhaps months before coal sup­ plies would be ‘norma! People had just passed through a period of severe rationing of many items such as gasoline, sugar, shoes, meat, tires and other items. In 1946, it began to feel more like old times. On Dec. 19. 1946 the Hastings Banner tells us that Hastings and Western Michigan was having a period of frigid weather. This article also told that the Hastings downtown area was decorated with Christ­ mas colors and evergreens. The merchants were reporting the largest Christmas busi­ ness in the history of their establishments. In a time when stores traditionally closed on Thursday afternoon, the stores stayed open that afternoon as well as in the evening Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings of the week preceding Christmas. Don Murphy. Don Keeler and Winston Merrick inspect the nativity scene in 1954 poor to the “Chnst Back into Christmas Pageant ’ (Photo by George "Buzz’ Youngs.) An item in the Hastings Banner of Dec. 21, 1946 has a story about the fireman who was on duty on Christmas Day that year. Art Keeler was on duty, and was served a Christmas feast prepared by Mrs. Keeler and Margaret Anspaugh at the Keeler home and 17 of the Keeler family joined in the dinner served at the firemen's quarters upstairs in the city hall. On Dec. 9, 1948, the Banner tells us that it was cold with snow flumes, with cold north wind blowing, noting that this added zest lb the Chopping season in Hastings This article, notes that along with the usual evergreens -nd colored lights, the monument at the intersection of State and Broadway streets was tnmmed and during the evening hours “resembles a mammoth lighted Christmas tree.*’ That year the annual Christmas party, sponsored by Hastings businessmen and the Strand and Barry theater management, [Ray Branch], prepared for 2000 Barry County children which was held on Dec. 17 that year. Following the viewing of several selected movies, the youngsters were given sacks of candy by Santa Claus. The Hast­ ings police department prepared the treats. The same issue of the Banner which told about the lights and the children's party also announced the first outdoor Christmas lighting contest for Hastings* residential areas since the end of World War II. Thir­ teen cash prizes were offered. The grand award was $15; the second prize was $10; the third prize was $10; with ten $2 prizes also offered Mrs. Forrest Johnson. Mrs. Keith Chase and Mary Campbell were the judges of the contest which was judged on Dec 18. 1948 Christmas in 1954 found the City of Hastings joining together to “emphasize the real Christmas story” with a religious pageant. “Christ Back into Christinas.’’ The 1 stores followed through with religious themes for their windows. Decorations included strands of colored lights across State Street. The monument at Broadway and State was again decorated to form a gigantic Yule tree. More light was ?dded to lighten the streets and to brighten the shopping district and the path of the The commrity nativity set taken on Dec. 3. 1999 at the rededication In the pic­ ture are picture (from left) the Rev Larry Hubley who headed the finance commit­ tee Mayor Frnk Campbell who supoorted the refurbishing project and Jim Bailey chairman of th County Commission Bonrd who also supported the project Christmas parade. This is the first mention of the Nativity scene which had traditional­ ly been placed on the Barry County Court­ house lawn Maybe someone will remember when this set was first purchased. In 1954, in preparation for the presentation of the Christmas Story, Don Murphy, Don Keeler and Winston Merrick were inspecting the Nativity as it was placed on the Courthouse lawn. The life size nativity scene was pur­ chased by local civic and patriotic group and the Hastings City Council. It had been tradition for Christmas to dis­ play the manger scene or creche, which means crib, with the attending wise men. the shepherds. Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus along with the animals, camels, sheep, cows and the donkey. These are found at many churches, on lawns of private homes and often in towns, villages and cities. Hastings is no exception. Hastings continued to celebrate Christ­ mas with decorative lights, a Christmas parade which included religious floats as well as contemporary floats, Santa Claus and the nativity scene continued to be placed on the courthouse lawn. The sol­ dier’s monument was removed from the cor­ ners of State Street and Broadway and placed in Tyden Park when the highway was rerouted in the late 1950s. so it was no longer displayed as a gigantic Christmas tree. Time and weather were taking their toll on the nativity scene and on May 23, 1968 the Hastings Banner featured the new life size nativity scene which was proposed to replace the old one. . A committee was formed to raise funds to purchase the new set from Bronner’s of Frankenmuth. The cost would be in the area of $4,000. The committee cons;sted of Mrs. Elwin Johnson. Mrs. Leonard Spyker. Mrs. John McAllister. Mrs. Keith Taylor. Mrs. Art Karrar and Mrs. Klovanich. . National Bank and City Bank were desig­ nated as collection points along with the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, and all committee members accepted donations. Bake sales, car washes and other fund rais­ ers were held in the community and the funds were raised. Funds came from clubs, groups, churches, banks, and private citi­ zens. A total of $4,094.66 was raised. This allowed for the purchase of a third camel, the stable, two fence sections, 12 spotlight holders and lights in addition to the original 17 piece nativity scene. An article in the Aug. 22. 1968 Banner noted that the new nativity scene had been purchased and would be in place for th< Christmas of 1968 and it was, with proper Messing and dedication. The nativity scene was the center of Chnstmas celebration over the years. In 1973. and again in 1975. the Banner noted that a special torchlight procession marched to the nativity scene on the courthouse lawn on Chnstmas Eve. from the First Presbyter­ ian Church earning the manager and the Chnst child and placing it in the stable with the other figures with a blessing. This was accompanied by music by the Hastings High School Choir under the direction of Herbert Moyer. The community was invited to join in this solemn ntual. In 1999. the Nativity Scene had fulfilled its role for over three decades, exposed to the elements of winter, the figures were get­ ting quite faded and needed some repairs. Again, a committee of citizens was The nativity scene, as it looks after the refurbishing project was completed. (Pho­ to. by Weinbrecht, taken Dec. 17, 1999.) formed to raise the needed funds to refur­ bish the nativity set. In the spring of 1999 the committee began its work. The commit­ tee of volunteers consisted of Sherlyn Courtney. Marty Olsen. Michelle Olsen. Jim Eaton. Warren Steele and the Rev. Lar­ ry Hubley of Hope United Methodist Church. Sherlyn had first approached May­ or Frank Campbell about the need but city funds cannot be used to do the restoration work . Private funds and funds from organi­ zations and businesses soon began to come in. The collection from the Good Friday service was the beginning of the funds. Mayor Campbell paid for the truck to transport the set to Brenner's of Franken­ muth. which had furnished the set original­ ly. and were to do the refurbishing 30 plus years later. Volunteers accompanied the set on its journey to Frankenmuth and back to Hastings. The Rev. Larry Hubley acted as the coordinator of the collection of the funds. $3,865 were raised to do the project. Note that this amount is nearly the amount that tftb set cost back in 1968. ' Volunteers reftirbishcd the stable scene background and the set was in place for a redcdication and blessing at the Courthouse Celebration of Lights Festival held on Fri­ day. Dec. 3. 1999 The courthouse with its new Christmas lighting and the nativity scene arc ready for the beginning of a new millennium. Sources: Archives Hastings Banner THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 1-800-237-2379 MRF mmOFSOUIMMBT MENGMI. KC •10 irytrt st • totamawo. McNgon 4WC1 - MS-2900 tlM IM Dt Mnu» • tcMond. McNoon • A294232 Are You Retiring or Changing Jobs Soon? If so, there will be important decisions to make concerning your retirement benefits. A wrong deci­ sion could cost you thousands in taxes and lost income. -Should you take a lump sum payment? -What are your tax consequences? -Can you receive a monthly income at your age? -What are your investment alternatives? -What is a self-directed IRA? For a Free Consultation, call .. Robin Welton 616/948-9969 Riverfront Financial Services, llc 525 W.Apple St. Hastings Michigan • Located inside Walker & Fluke PC. I �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 30. 1999 Banner selects nine best in area sports for 1999 Who is No. 1 ? Here's a vote for the 'Greatest' After religiously watching ESPN's/ABCs Athlete of the Century special for months, I, like many other followers, finally received news Sunday that Michael Jordan was indeed the man The J-Ad Graphics sports staff — or 1. as my editor would probably like for me to use — do not agree... although we do believe Jordan was a super athleic. Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to eight National Basketball Association titles, was a great scorer, was a master at slamming the ball down and was a dream for those who dabble in the marketing business. No doubt about it, Jordan brought a lot to the table. He was a seller's ultimate dream Still, Jordan's impact mostly was felt on, or around, the basketball court or in the wallet. (Why do you own that pair of Nike shoes?) He tried professional baseball, but gave it up after finding minimal success in the minor leagues. He aspired to be a professional golfer, but his talents on the links make him more of a weekend duffer and not a Tiger Woods. Certainly, my feelings for Jordan's greatness are impacted by him playing for the Chicago Bulls, but that is not why I do not put him at No. I. although I do admire Isiah Thomas a little bit more. Second on ESPN's Athlete of the Century poll was Babe Ruth. Ruth was the first “big” home run hitter and had a super Major League Baseball League career, primarily with the New York Yankees. He also turned the country's attention away from the Black Sox scandal, something even I don't know a whole lot about. The remaining members of the Top 10 were No. 3 Muhammad Ali, No. 4 Jim Brown, No. 5 Wayne Gretzky, No. 6 Jesse Owens. No. 7 Jim Thorpe, No. 8 Willie Mays, No. 9 Jack Nickiaus and No. 10 Babe Didriksou Zahanas. The panel of 48 people mostly associated with ESPN or the ABC television networks were advised to vote on the athletes' athletic ability alone. In that case. Thorpe. Brown and Owens (or even Jackie Robinson) should have received bonus points for their diverse skills and success in more than one sport. One of the best comments made about this Athlete of the Century poll and its possible faults was spoken by longtime television personality Dick Schaap on ESPN's Sports Reporters last Sunday morning. Schaap said that it was strange how Ruth (who was somewhere around No. 5-No. 7 after the first 50 years of the century, I can’t remember the exact), had made it al) the way to No. 2. Schaap. tongue tn cheek, said that Ruth had obviously improved his athleticism greatly in recent years, obviously a joke on his pan. poking fun at how opinions of athletes alter from year to year. My Athlete of the Century is a great athlete, someone who popularized his sport to new heights, someone who made us contemplate social issues, smile, feel and someone who taught us that you can always be a champion even if you don’t go out on top. That athlete is Muhammad Ali. Ah was fourth on the Associated Press' poll of the top 100 Athletes of the Century poll behind Ruth. Jordan and Thorpe, but that also will not sway my reasoning for making Ali No. 1 What are my reasons for putting Ali at the top of the list, you ask? Well, in my book you do have to consider not only the athletes, but what they stood for, how they impacted society and what lessons they taught to the entire wbrld. Sure, there are things that 1 differed with Ali on, but the fact that he made certain topics something to think about was an education... to say the most. Whether it was his choice of not going to Vietnam or helping to establish the relationships between American blacks and Africans. Ali always found ways to keep us interested and helped us to question issues that some f-It should not be discussed Believing that accomplishments can come to those who believe they can was another of Ail's strengths. The "Greatest" said this of his 1974 win over George Foreman in Zaire; the quote can be found in the October 1999 Newsweek. "Everyone said George was going to whup me. But the man who has no imagination, stands on the earth, he has no wings, he will never fly." You have to believe in enter to achieve and Ali always found a way of backing his words with a championship effort. In the boxing ring. Ali would float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. He would do the rope-a-dope and not only interest the crowds, but often thump on his opposition. The final years of his career were not so glorious, but Ali never gave up his fight and persevered. Even in defeat. Ali was, and still is, a champion. He will not dismiss the chance that he may someday fight again... in the ring. Ali is a showman, a caring man, a person who believes that it is important to fight for what he truly believes in. He can make you laugh and he can make you cry. When he lit the torch at the 1996 Olympic games, 1 even got a little teary eyed. We all have our own Rumbles in the Jungles, but what Ali taught me was that the fight is what matters. As a youngster faced with the adversity of growing up with diabetes, I remember watching the Ali-Joe Frazier bouts on television and marveling at this man who seemed larger than life. He was the first black hero that I had... but he certainly wasn't the last. To me, Ali is the "Greatest" of All Time. His life has been one great fight and today he resides near Benton Harbor, fighting the sorrowful Parkinson's disease. But Ali does not ask for our sympathy... he knows that his life has been a great one. And Ali is still the champion that he had always been. • Addition to Christmas list: There were many people who should have been added onto last Thursday's Christmas list that appeared in the Hastings Banner. One who should have been included is Marty VanHouten. So here is what Santa and his elves give to Marty this holiday season... I guess you could say that it got caught in the mail. Marty VanHouten: Pit passes to all of the local race tracks and a brand new truck to make the journey to get to the tracks a little bit smoother. Talk to you soon. 1999 — the final year of this millennium — provided Barry County with many thrilling athletic moments. They ranged from the championships gained by the prep teams at Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Thornapple Kellogg (Middleville), Lakewood and Maple Valley to the personal achievements earned by individuals from the prep ranks or at the local bowling ally. J-Ad Graphics recalls this year of greatness. These are the achievements that made it to the top of our list. These are not just the way the J-Ad sports staff ranks them, but lather how many sportsminded folk around J-Ad calculates them. If you have something to add about our list, or suggestions, feel free to call in your best of 1999 to (616) 945-9554 (extension 227), fax in your suggestions to (616) 945-5192 or e-mail us at jadnews0voyager.net By the way, we are Y2K compliant in case you were wondering. Those feats that didn't make the top 9, but received consideration included three teams from Barry County (Hastings, Maple Valley and Middleville qualifying for the expanded prep football playoffs, two Saxon athletes (Tony Bowne and Virginia Jennings) signing on to play collegiate basketball, the Hastings' HYAA football players getting an opportunity to play in the Ponuac Silverdome (before the Detroit Lions* thrilling win over the St. Louis Cardinals). Hastings' football coach Jeff Keller being named a Detroit Lions' "Coach of the Week", The Thomapplc Kellogg A squad and Matt Pullen being the big golfing winners of the first J-Ad Graphics Fall Classic, the success of the J-Ad Graphics, Hastings Summerfest 3on-3 basketball tournament, the bowling achievements of rollers like Stacey McKee (All-Star captain) and Joann Clements (299 at Hastings Bowl, best ever at the area lanes by a female), a local hot rod racer (Dan Johnson) who won in Indianapolis and Thornapple Kellogg High School (Middleville) wrestling Jim Storms, a senior center on the Saxon basketban team that played at the Breslin Center in 1999, goes up strong against a River Rouge defender during the Class B State semifinal contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) coach Tom Lehman being named the Michigan High School Coaches Association "Coach of the Year." On with our list Here are the top 9 of 1999. The Thomapple Kellogg High School girts cross country team, coached by Tammy Benjamin, during the fall of 1999 went undefeated and finished the campaign by capturing a State championship. Northview and Lakewood. Lakewood comes into the tournament with an overall mark of 9-2 after finishing second at the Dec. 18 • 2nd • Once Again, Saxon Cagers Contend in Final Four: For a second consecutive season, the boys* basketball team at Hastings High School took part in the Class B Final Four. With a 13-3 run that ended the ballgame, however. No. I River Rouge walked away with a 54-44 victory. After going to Breslin Center finals in *98, most hoop on-lookers did not feel that coach Don Schils* team had the talent to return in *99. The Saxons proved them wrong, winning district and regional title* along the way. Said Schils after the lois to Rouge, "I'm extremely proud of ny kids. We bad a chance to win tie basketbail game; the kids executed the game plan real well." Schils was naned the "Class B Coach of the Year" b? the Detroit Free Press, then junior (a rnior this year) Tony Bowne was named Class Stevensville Lakeshore Tournament. Action is expected to start at 9 a m Row land said she hopes ihat her spikers can master a couple of areas at its home B All-State and then senior (now Central Michigan University Chippewa, as Bowne will soon be) Jim Stoms was named honorable mention. Lady Vikings host volleyball tourney today Lakewood's sptkers will be gunning for its seventh consecutive Lakewood High School Invitational title today (Thursday. Dec. 30). But, it shouldn't be a walk in the park as the tournament has been changed to make it a bit more challenging. . Eight teams will compete in a pool play format, unlike the round robin style that the tournament used to have. That in itself should make it more "competitive", according to Lady Viking coach Kellie Rowland The eight teams in this year's field are Byron Center. Burton Bentley. Mendon. Grand Ledge. Howell. Potterville, event. "We want to come out strong and to continue to attack teams with more diversity." Rowland said. "We also hope to improve our blocking." • 3rd • Hastings* Sarur Sets Sights on 2000 Olympic With two wins at the Nationals, heldAug. 12­ 14 in Augusta. Ga., Candi Sarvr earned a spot in the Olympic trials Jas 10-15 in Colorado Springs. Sarver, 2» boxes in the 125-pound weight class, ier record, as of date, is 13-3 with six >f those 13 wins coming by knockout. Srver works out of the Pride Gymnasia in Grand Rapids under trainer CharleJudge and is ranked No. 2 by Boxing UA magazine Hope Hoops Luncheon set HOLLAND — The first Hope Hoops Club luncheon of the Hope College basketbail season will be held Jan. 10 beginning at noon in the Maas Center at Hope College The Hoops Club luncheons have become a Hope College basketball tradition, featuring Glenn Van Wieren. • 1st • Crons Country Team at TKHS Is State's Best: The fall season was quite a memorable one for the girls cross country team at Thomapple Kellogg High School. The Lady Trojans were crowned Class B State champions by outdistancing 26 other teams at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Said coach Tammy Benjamin, "they just ran like they have all year... if you do your best, what else is there?" Thomapple Kellogg tallied 112 team points and second place Hint Powers totaled 174. Senior Danielle Quisenberry not only was on the winning team, but was the No. 2 individual with a blistering time 18:30.80. Her sister, Melissa Quisenberry was seventh in 18:53.0. Depth was a key to the championship performance, as four Lady Trojans finished in the top 62 of a race that included 279 athletes. Counting league jamborees (Thomapple Kellogg won an O-K Blue Conference title), invitationpls, regionals and the State race, the Lady Trojans finished the campaign with a perfect 200-0 record. Thomapple Kellogg claimed 12 invitational titles. his statt and members of the Hying Dutchmen team Video highlights are shown of the previous week's action and upcoming opponents are previewed. The buffet luncheon cost is $6.75 per person. No advance reservations are needed. at 125. Hastings’ goalkeeper Kyle Bellgraph embraces his coach, Dennis Argetsinger. and gets praise from his teammates after posting a 2-0 shutout regional win this past fall over Redford Thurston. BEST., Continued on Rgo 11 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 30 1999 - Page 11 BEST...continued from page 10 Said Sarver about her sudden ring success (she has been boxing for two yean) and Olympic chances,, "I'm very surprised; I've accomplished a lot already... it has been nice to have the support of my family and my community. " • 4th (tie) • Thornapple Kellogg's Giris Basketball Team Plays in Class B State Quarterfinals: Coach Marcy Uyl's Lady Trojans won 25 games in a row, defeated teams such as State powers Wayland and East Grand Rapids dunng a great post-season run, but eventually fell to Flint Powers 43-40 in a Class B State quarterfinal contest at Lansing Eastern High School. The black and orange by making it to the quarterfinal round, captured district and regional titles. On the super squad were five seniors (Sarah Schut, Lyndsey VanAman, Jessica Crowley. Payshence Erb and Jill Williams) and a 6-3 dynamo freshman who made All-State, Leslie Crowley. Said Uyl of her talented team, "they believed in themselves" (and) "our seniors should keep their heads up." Stale finals once again with a second place performance at regionals. Al the regional event, every HHS starter scored points to make Stale a reality. The doubles' athletes, according to coach Julie VanDiver. really helped in the achievement. At regionals. the Saxons knocked off some players that they had lost to earlier in the season. The Hastings squad included six seniors. Pam Weatherly. Erica Swiatek. Katie Williams. Sara Hammond. Laura Hubert and Tony Myers. In the words of VanDiver. "the girls deserve it." • 8th • Martin Rolls Second Perfect Game: Most bowlers would be happy to roll one 300 game, but Hastings' Mike Martin did it twice with his perfect game at the 49th annual Moose International Be wling Tournament held in Parkersbcrg. W. »’a. The Hastings native achieved his first at the Michigan State Bowling Tournament. Other bowling achievements in '99 included BOWLING SCORES Joann Clements' 299 April II at the Hastings Bowl and Stacey McKee being named the All-Star captain in the Battle Creek area for her 210.90 average. McKee is from Hastings and Clements is from Nashville. • 9th • Cheerleaders Return to State: It was a close call, but the Hastings High School cheerleaders made it back-to-back appearances at the State final by placing third at a Class B. MCCA regional held al Hastings High School. Coach Amy Hubbell's 1998-99 squad received 10s for difficulty and 10s for variety in their ascension into the State finals and showed their talents at the finals held at Grand Valley State University. Hubbell said of her team's work. "We have worked really hard to make our stunts more difficult." Also competing at Grand Valley was the cheerleading squad from Lakewood High. The Lady Vikings were first at the regional, Portland took second. beat Forest Hills Central en route to a district title and blanked Eaton Rapids 2-0 for a regional win on a very cold night in Eaton Rapids. Coach Dennis Argetsinger's team, however, finally stumbled against East Lansing 5-0 in a regional championship battle. On the season. Hastings managed 93 goals in 23 games and allowed its foes just 19 goals. In those 23 games, the Saxons had 11 shutouts. Curt Norris led the offense with 40 goals. The Saxon soccer team had 10 seniors. In Argetsinger’s words, "they are great leaders who will be missed." • 6th • Lakewood Spikers Finally Stopped In State Quarterfinals: In what has become an annual happening, the volleyball team at Lakewood High School enjoyed State success in 1999 before losing to Stevensville Lakeshore in a Class B State quarterfinal contest at Byron Center High School, 12-15, 15-5 and 16-14. Coach Kellie Rowland's Lad) Vikings finished the campaign at 56-8 after winning district and regional La^oyood, lost to just one player to graduation, Jennifer Nielsen, and are expected to make more post-season noise this winter. Said Rowland after the loss to their long-time nemesis, the Lancers, "We were fighting with one of the best teams in the State... that's the difference with them playing all year round and us not.” Keeler 231; J. Landcastcr 196; M Lydy 202-553; C Martin 219-575; S Pcabodv 211-554; D Tinkler 178; M. Kasinsky 212; R Fay 213-596; J Mays 226; A Taylor 246-595; B. Keeler 201-549. T Heath 2375«9; M Keeler 235-535 Wednesday P.M. N. Thaler 203-488; E. Ulnch 164-465; B. Miner 164-456; R Murphy 196-448. b Moore 178-447; B Norns 164-447; J Doster 156-432; R Kucmpcl 144-379; I) Burns 136-354; D Seebcr 170; G. Otis 176. M. Garber 165; B Johnson 155; M. Snow 152. Thursday Mixed King Pins 46-14; Oops 37-23; Varneys 34-26; Just us 33-27; Red Eyes 30-30; Questions Marks 29-31; Goon Squad 28­ 32; Hastings Bowl 26-34; Brown and Son Excav. 25-35; Middle Lakers 18-38; Bull Dogs 5-55. Mens Good Games and Series - C. VanHouten 228-631 ;C. Haywood 168-472; M. Zimmerman 161-442; S. Faunce 153­ 433; C. Mugndgc 172. J. Jacobs 168; F. Wagner 160. Womens Good Games and Series - R Brown 154-366; C. Lewis 141-364; B Billings 138-334; H. Service 171; S Lambert 165; O. Gillons 154; C. Service 152; B. Sexton 151; J. Rabfey 149; L.Peake 144; C. Swinkunas 143; J. Musser 119; B Anderson 117; D Tiffany 117. Monday Mixers TM Lassies 44; B & R Testing 40; Budweiser 37; Deweys Auto Body 36.5. Hastings Bowl 35.5; Rowdtc Girls 31; KellcyS Kcglcrs 30.5; Basket Babes 30; Whispering Waters 29; Gutter Gals 27.5; Girrbach's 25. High Gaines and Series - M. Stapler 121; S. Mullen IIS; B. Howes 180; M Matson 173; V. Can 170; L. Perry 154; R Shapley 180-470; B. Moore 168; K. Moore 138; M. Lemon 166; L. Yoder 168; M Wieland 187; P. Bender 161-375; II Service 174-494; S. Nash 206-482; R. Pitts 167; E. Hammontrcc 172-496; D. James 172-493; T. Chase 165-461; T. Dewitt 148; Area teams ready to resume seasons With the holiday season still in session, it is still important to remember the upcoming sporting events that will be played by our area teams. The Hastings Saxons basketball team, coming off a 77-54 win over non­ conference foe Wyoming Lee Dec. 21, play host to O-K White Conference rival Zeeland Tuesday. Jan. 4. Hastings enters the game with a 3-2 overall mark and are 1-1 in league contests. In the win over Lee. Tony Bowne led the Saxon scorers with 28 points, Dustin Terrel 11 and Eric VanDcrMolen also tallied 11. • 7th • HHS* Netters Return to State Tournament: The Saxon girls' tennis team qualified for the Division II Thomapple Kellogg High School will play host to an international wrestling team from Japan Jan. 13-15 and TK athletic director and head wrestling coach Tom Lehman describes this opportunity as a win for the many involved. The Trojans were awarded the chance to host the Japanese wrestlers though the Michigan Wrestling Federation Lehman has traveled to Japan twice for similar trips and this is his and the TK team's, chance to return that favor. "(1) have been overwhelmed by the friendly treatment and hospitality the Japanese people have shown to me and my team." Lehman said. "Now I get a chance to host a Japanese team in Middleville." The Japanese squad will include 12 wrestlers and four adults Plans for the team’s visit include going out to lunch when they arrive Thursday. Jan. 13. traveling with the *Irojan team to Wyoming Rogers Jan. 13. visiting the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Friday. Jan. 14. attending wrestling practice Jan. 14. attending TK’s basketball game against Byron Center Jan. 14 and being on hand and taking part in the TK Duals Saturday. Jan. 15. "We will introduce them and their host family, between dual meets (at the TK Duals), before they leave," Lehman said Lehman said ’hat on his trips to Japan, there was one thing that the hosts did that was quite helpful. "One thing that we found very nice on our trip is that the host family did our laundry for us. this was a great help," Lehman said. If interested in being a host family for a member of the Japanese team, call Lehman at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (616) 795-5432. Tuesday Mixed Friends 4-0; TVCCU 3-1; Consumers Concrete 3-1; Al & Pete's 2-2; The Misfits 2-2; Advanced Commercial Printers 1-3; Plumbs 1-3; Hastings Bowlers 0-4 Men's High Games and Series - R. O'Keefe 192; N. McGhee 198-519; L. Miller 553; M. Yost 199; J. Bartimus 194; G. Head 227; S. Hausc 184-510; D. Conner 172; D. Thompson 203-559; L. Johnson 565. Womens High Games and Series - C. O'Keefe 176; J. Stccby 148; S. Brimmer 182-482; J. Clement 184; D. Johnson 173. Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 47-21; Ten Pins 45-23; Four Cylinders 43-25; 9 and a Wiggle 40­ 28, Brush Works 39-29. Head's Out 37-31; Bad Habit II 37-31; All But One 35-33; No Whiners 34-34; Late Comers 31-37; Mercy 31-37; Beer Me 30 1/2-33 1/2; No Name Yet 29-35; Ramblers 28-40; Rocky 4 28-40; Teddy Bears 26 1/2-41 1/2; Wc Don't Care 24-44; The Scouts 23-45 Ladies Good Games and Series - S Haight 181; B. Minor 172-477; P. Miles 129; S. Marsh 140; L. Gray I29;G. Mcaney 176; S. Everett 140; O. Gillons 168; S. Keeler 244-550; J. Lancaster 171-462; E. Johnson 166; D. Bartimus 187-521; R. Lydy 180-480; S Parker 168; P. Arends 190-475; K Becker 190-504; S. VanDcnburg 202-589; S McKee 204; B. Keeler 180-502. Mens Good Games and Series - M. Lawson 178; M. Westbrook 208-535; M. McDonald 196-494; W Brodbock 177; H. Pennington 208-594; D. Service 184; T. Ramey 163; R. Roush 207; J. Bamum 233­ 592; W Gillons 169-458; J. Jacobs 230; E. • 4th (tie) • Soccer Saxons Boot Way to Top of Division II: The varsity soccer team at Hastings High School tied for a O-K White Conference championship with Forest Hills Central, TK Trojans to play host to Japanese team Bow Iereties Hamilton Excavating 35.5-24.5; Hecker Agency 35-25; Carlton Center Bulldozing 32-28; Bennet Industries 29.5-30.5; Kent Oil Co 23.5-32.5*; Railroad Street Mill 20.5-35.5*. * Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - J Pettcngill 168-470; L Elliston 197-540; G. Potter 157-438; D L Coenen 160-405; C Hurless 187-494; H Coenen 216-541; S Huvcr 121; K. Eberly 178-463; B. Scobey 156­ 448; J. Mittclstacdl 160-426. Jill Williams (44) takes it strong to the hole during the Lady Trojans' dramatic triumph over the Wayland Wildcats during the 1999 basketball post-season. (Photo by Perry Hardin) SEASONS.. .continued on page 12 jVNew Year*sku - J < Eve Dance • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Borry County Board of Commissioners held Dec. 28. 1999 are available in the County Clerk s office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a m and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Price Reduced. 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(Photo by Molly Minton) 7^ We’ll be open < TVew Year’s Eve ? ; Serving our full menu |‘ including specials. i’ We will also be open Jan. 1,2000 j", 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Jan. 2, 2000 r 7 a.m. to t>on I,------------COUPON------------ Ji :• I( l; J | 7 a.m. to Noon, January 1, 2000 । With this coupon • Mills Landing j •• Start the new year out right FREE Coffee Tues thru Thurs 7 am to 8 p m . Fri & Sat 7 am to 9 p m . Sun. 7 a m to noon. Closed Monday 228 N Jefferson • Hastings. Ml 49058 • 945-2449 lanbinq [i- includes buffet & party favors ■a'® A* Music at 9 p.m. C? Reservations Requested * Al 852-9260 or 852-1529-'^ RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS 2000 Time: 7:00 PM Second Wednesday of Each Month □ July 12. 2000 □ August 9. 2000 □ September 13. 2000 □ October 11. 2000 j November 8. 2000 □ December 13. 2000 Holidays (Townihip Closed) • Mon . Jan 17. 2000 - Martin Luther King Jr s Birthday • Mon . Feb 21. 2000 - President s Day • Fri., Apr 21. 2000 - Good Friday • Mon . May 29. 2000 - Memorial Day • Mon . July 3. 2000 - Independence Day • Tues . July 4, 2000 - Independence Day • Mon . Sept 4. 2000 - Labor Day • Mon , Oct 9. 2000 - Columbus Day • Wed . Nov 22. 2000 - Thanksgiving Holiday • Thurs. Nov 23. 2000 - Thanksgiving • Fri . Nov 24. 2O.VJ - Thanksgiving Holiday • Fri . Dec 22. 2000 - Chnstmas Holiday • Mon . Dec 25. 2000 - Christmas • Fri.. Dec 29. 2000 - New Year's Holiday J January 12. 2000 □ February 9. 2000 □ March 8. 2000 □ April 12. 2000 □ May 10. 2000 □ June 14. 2000 �Pa9* 12 - The Hast.ngs Banner - Thu,Wa, Oecembe. 30. 1399 SEASONS...continued from page 11 Delton Kellogg’s eagers will also play al home Jan. 4 in a non-confercncc bailie versus Plainwell. Delton’s last game on the court came Dec 17 as the Panthers fell to Kalamazoo Hackett 60-42. In volleyball, Hastings plays host lo O-K While foe Easl Grand Rapids Thursday. Jan. 6 and Delton Kellogg travels to Kalamazoo Hackett Wcdnesdav, Jan 5. The two area spiking squads engaged in a Barry County matchup on Dec. 15 with the visiting Lady Saxons prevailing by a score of 15-9. 15-5. Joann Bailey was one of the leaders for Hastings with 9 kills and a 75 percent passing average. Varsity wrestling teams also resume on Jan. 6 with Hastings traveling to East Grand Rapids and Delton Kellogg hosting Kalamazoo Valley Association rival Penn field. On Saturday, Jan. 8 the Saxons host the L.H. Lamb Tournament with action scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. The Panthers are also scheduled to be at the Lamb. Joe Keller went undefeated for Hastings at the Coldwater event, defeating two regional qualifiers in his five wins. A Championship Reunion... Graduated members of the 1998-99 Hastings Saxon varsity basketball team that made it to the Class B Final Four reunited with players still on the squad during halftime of the Dec. 21 game versus Wyoming Rogers. The Saxons hoop success, guided through the work of head coach Don Schils. was voted upon as one of the top sports s'ories in the Hastings Banner coverage area. For more on their achievement see today's story in the Hastings Banner. (Photo by Molly Minton) FUTURE...continued from page 3 solidation of iwo or three organizations into one building. "There's talk about the (Hastings) school, the Commission on Aging and the YMCA going together" in one building and sharing a pool. "Those type of things make good sense. You spend the dollar one time and make it available to a lot more people...." Bailey said. "...I'm not in favor of leaving any one of the three out. 1 think it has to be open lo all citizens." Josh Woodard (22) drives the lane and launches a held goal attempt over two Wyoming Lee defenders in recent action at Hastings High School. (Photo by Molly Minton) HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday, January 5. 2000, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 between Schultz and Head Lake Roads within Hope Township. Please take further notice that the matters to be considered at the pub­ lic hearing include the following: 1 The proposed amendment of Section 14 7 of the Hope Township Zon­ ing Ordinance to set forth revised detailed provisions defining and regu­ lating Ripanan Access Lots, including but not limited to regulations per­ taining to minimum lot dimension requirements, buffer strips and docks. 2. The proposed amendment of Section 2.1 of the Hope Township Zon­ ing Ordinance to add a definition of “High Water Line" 3 The proposed amendment of Section 18.1 B of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to allowing publicly-owned (1) parks. (2) playground'. (3) swimming areas and (4) boat launching facilities as a per­ mitted use in the “RL-1" Single Family Residential Lake and “RL-2" Single and Two Family Residential Lake zoning classifications 4 The proposed amendment of Section 18.2 of the Hope Township Zon­ ing Ordinance to add a new subsection “F regulating as a special excep­ tion use in the "RL-1" Single Family Residential Lake and the “RL-2" Sin­ gle and Two Family Residential Lake zoning classifications privately owned boat launching facilities serving only the owners or occupants of two or more dwelling units on lots or parcels having frontage on the sub­ ject body of water, subject to certain conditions set forth in the proposed amendment 5. The proposed amendment of Sections 18.3 and 19 3 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to area regulations for the “RL-1" and “RL-2" zoning classifications. 6 The proposed amendment ot Section 18.2 of the Hope Township Zon­ ing Ordinance so as to add a new subsection “G“ identifying Riparian Ac­ cess Lots as a special exception use in the “RL-1" and "RL-2" zoning classifications Written comments will be received from any interested persons con­ cerning the foregoing by the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may further be received by the Planning Commission at the hearing The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed amendments and/or the existing Zoning Ordinance pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hall dunng regular business hours of reg­ ular business days hereafter until the time of the heanng and may further examine the same at the public hearing Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenal being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon four (4) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Indi­ viduals with disabilities requiring auxiliary axis or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below Sylvia W Forster. Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 943-2464 "I think we’ll see more more cooper­ ation throughout the next decade." Bailey does not think the structure of county government will change during the first decade of the 21st century. "We’re always changing and trying to do a better service to the public for the same or less dollars, trying to make things oper­ ate better." he added "Myself, I don't see the structure of (county) government changing. I know they talked in the past about doing away with (county board) committees. If you want a government style where you have one person who makes all your decisions, then we ought to elect one person in a county-wide election... Then they wouldn't have to pay the commissioners to make any decisions. The number of county board committees has been reduced in recent years, but Bailey is not in favor of a major overhaul to water down the current system. Discussing the other counties that have streamlined their committees, he said, "I don’t think we have to go down the same road everyone else has gone and get bitten by the same snake and say. oh!" For example, Bailey said, Ottawa County reduced nearly all its committees, but then brought them back a few years later because "they struggled... They said they didn't have the say in the issues that they wanted." "I think wc rc in good shape as far as the structure of government goes. There is rep­ resentation of the people... in Barry County they can get a hold of their com­ missioner. You can personally know the individual if you choose and anybody can express how they feel on any issue. I think that's good government. Financially, the county is “pretty stable" and he anticipates that the next decade will be the same. "The finances themselves are really sound. We should show a positive fund balance this year. Wc accomplished a lot this year. We did a lot of extra things so we don’t have the fund balance we had in the past... I guess we re just fortunate that we have it... The people trusted their local leadership enough that they voted the allo­ cated mills in... We appreciate it. "County government should be solid (financially) for 10 years anyway and prob­ ably longer than that. They made some good decisions and had a fairly strong lead­ ership in the finance area and it's shown," Bailey said. The newly formed County Economic Development Alliance Board holds promise "to do some planning to bring the right in­ dustry in," he said of future growth. He expects Barry County to remain pri­ marily a bedroom community. "I don't think you're going to see heavy industry. We're not looking to prepare for them with infrastructure." Bailey expects all the buildable spaces on State Street to be filled in with businesses up to the KCCs local Fehsenfeld Center campus in the first part of the coming decaic. "We, as a people, it’s our nature to like conveniences. I like lo buy in Hastings...! also believe in supporting local busi­ nesses." "I think you're going to sec another mo­ tel... You'll see your most drastic change from the city limits to Thomapple Mo­ NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS Barry County Barry County Courthouse 220 W State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 December 30. 1999 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES. GROUPS AND PERSONS On or about January 07, 2000 the above named County will request the State ot Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I or the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) for the following project: An amendment to the 1998 Michigan Community Development Block Grant Housng Program for the purpose of Home Rehabilitation m Barry County. Michigan for an amended CDBG Grant pro­ ject cost not to exceed $150,000 The County 1998 CDBG Homeowner Rehabilitation Program will assist in the rehabilitation of sin­ gle family, owner-occupied homes by the County for a total CDBG program cost not to exceed S500 000 These homes are located in Barry County and the assistance will be limited to families with low and moderate incomes The rehabilitation effort will bring these homes mto compliance with hud s Housing Quality Standards in addition to addressing local code items The assistance will be tn the form of interest free and deferred loans from the County to be repaid on the sale or title transfer of the property An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been made by the above County which documents the environmental review of the project This Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address during normal business hours and ts available for public examination and copying upon request Barry County will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Hous ng and Community Development Act of 1974 The County is certifying to the Slate of Michigan that Barry County and Michael Brown, in hts official capacity consent to accept the junsdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsi­ bilities m relation to environmental reviews, decision making, and action, and that these responsi­ bilities have been satisfied The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval. Barry County may use the CDBG funds and the State of Michigan will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 The State of Michigan will accept an objec lion to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the following bases (a) that the certification was not m fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by The State of M.chigan or (b) that applicant s environmen­ tal review record for the project indicates omission of a required decision finding, or step applica­ ble to tne project in the environmental review process Objections must oe prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58) and may be addressed to Christine Cummins Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). at PO Box 30044 Lansing. Michigan 48909 Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by MSHDA No objection received after January 24. 2000 will be consdered by MSHDA Michael Brown County Administrator Barry County Board of Commissioners Barry County Courthouse 220 W State Street Hastings Ml 49058 tors... and south on M-37. Residential developments between Cale­ donia and Middleville will probably be the biggest housing hot spot in the immediate future. "I'm very much an advocate of landown­ ers' rights." Bailey said. "They ought to be able to sell it, build what they want, put what they want on it, but planning has to be to the point where we have a little bit of control on what goes in the areas. A lot of common sense comes into play there. Hopefully, we have enough planning and thought ahead of time so we can direct some areas so we don't create catastrophes in the future." Bailey doesn't think M-37 will become a four-lane highway through Barry County in the next 10 years. "To a certain extent we can control what happens on that highway... if we don't want it (a four-lane), there's the potential where we can have input. "There has been talk from the state about putting in passing lanes at critical points and that's an excellent way to resolve it (traffic buildups)" If a four-lane highway were built, it would probably be designed to skirt the city of Hastings, he said. "I would hate to see that for Hastings and I know the busi­ ness owners here would hate that. So I don't think we want a four-lane coming in. .1 don't think you'll see a lot of people ex­ cited about it. It takes up a lot of ground, a lot of land. That would drastically change the looks of Barry County if you put a four lane through..." However, "If you widen the road in certain places and put a passing lane in for a mile (at strategic points), that alleviates a lot of traffic buildup.” On the subject of whether it will be a challenge to try to control growth, Bailey said he doesn't expect it to be difficult. "We can try to control it through planning and zoning. "It’s too bad we don't have unlimited funds like a lot of people think we do. The county could go out and purchase ground and keep it for as long as they wanted to keep it and have it look natural, make it a park or do whatever they wanted. Then at a point in time, whenever it would behoove the citizenry in the county to have it for something else, they could sell it or change it." He prefers that type of control over "the purchase or transfer of developmental rights and those programs (recommended by plan­ ning experts) that are going on out East," which he said are being done on a perma­ nent basis through "a cover tnt of the land." For instance, he said certain areas that people might want to keep pristine today, might need to be used for something else midway through the next century, but can't because the land covenants can't be broken. "...Maybe there are legal ways to break those... 1 don't think I've got the ability to look 50 years (into the future) and say ex­ actly what is going to happen. To do something that is permanent lo the land, I think, is wrong. That's personal opinion. There are a lot of people who would dis­ agree with me in a heartbeat, but I can’t read the future and they can't either." For the county to purchase land would be an expensive venture, but perhaps it could be done with a millage to preserve sections of land, he said, "and have some destiny and control over that. Maybe they don't change it (the land) for 20 years or maybe they never do." Opponents to that idea would probably be against taking property off the tax rolls, and say that the county is not a business and shouldn't have assets, Bailey said. "I see both sides of that. I lean toward purchasing rather than doing something with property rights. Even if they say there are ways to legally undo it, I would be in favor of that.” He said he enjoys seeing wildlife such as deer and "would hate to see it so grown up that we don't get to see that... Things like that can happen real easy. With growth we See FUTURE, continued page 15 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 30. 1999 - Page 13 lake Odessa N€UUS Dec 31 is marked on certain calendars as the anniversary of the official end of World War II tn |M4t* Welcome to the new year on Saturday. Jan I. 2000 Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday. Jan 4. at the Lake Odessa Community Library at 7 p.m This meeting will focus on the coming newsletter and notification of all members of the election of directors at the March meeting This meeting is open lo all members There are dozens of Life Members posted on three plaques on the library wall In addition, several people pay annual dues. Any interested citizens arc welcome to attend The Ionia Count) (Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. Jan 8. al the Depot Museum The speaker will be Joseph McCord, whose topic will relate to Easton Township Death came Thursday (Dec 24) at TcndcrCare of Hastings to Mrs Ida Nickel. 86. who had been a patient there for sever­ al weeks after two months at the home of daughter Elaine VanLaanen Her funeral was Monday at St Ignace She was the widow of Beniamin Nickel, mother of Dorothy Haven and Gary (Kathy) of Nashville. Her local grandchildren arc Vicki Erickson. Elizabeth VanLaanen of Lansing. Nicole McMillen and David Nickel of Hastings, and Kerry Nickel of Nashville She was retired from clencal work in the Register of Deeds office of Mackinac County Her Wiese family was of Swiss origin Lozia Buxton. 75. of Ionia, died Dec. 22, will be the Rev. James Holloway of the Youth Center Christmas Eve services at Central UMC were led by Robert Kruisenga. Lighting of the Advent Candles, bell choir, carol singing prefaced the cantata “Silent was the Night" with several choral numbers, duet by Tom Reiser and Rob Kruisenga. and reader Harry Delnay. The choir was direct­ ed by Virginia Reed Kruisenga Carole Reiser was the organist. Many family because of heart problems for which surgery was attempted. She was the mother of Ferol Ball of Lake Odessa. She was the daughter of James and Beulah Reed Robert McKmstrey. 85. of Lansing died Dec 24 He was a member of the Mornson Lake Country Club and a brother of Edward McKinstrcy of Hastings. Other sur­ vivors are a wife. Evelyn, and a sister of Portland Sunday services at Central United Methodist Church were highlighted by the sermon titled “Who Moved The Cheese?" by Capt Peggy Wilkens USAF and a choir anthem “Birthday of a King." with soloist Don Goodemoot The guest pastor Jan. 2 groups were present. The Chnstmas Eve custom of lighting luminaries was again a beautiful tradition. It seemed th?’ every street in Woodland was lighted. Again, the An Meade display was spectacular. The route from the curve of M­ 50 at Lakewood High School to M-66 was nearly complete with lights on both side ot the road. The Livcmorc, Hickey comer sur­ rounding the ancient Meyers Cemetery on another curve of M-50 was again a beauti­ ful sight. It seemed there were more luminanes at Lakeside Cemetery than in previ­ ous years. Docs any other community do this gesture? With snowfall quite heavy last week Wednesday and Thursday, we truly had a white Chnstmas. with a few inches cover­ ing the ground. On Chnstmas Day there were patches of snow on M-50 w est of tow n in many spots with snow scudding across the highway lanes dunng the strong winds. The 1-96 freeway was mostly bare by evening, but Jordan Lake Road had small drifts and blowing snow. The Sage of the Shoreline has given his semi-annual report on ice conditions on Jordan Lake. The entry has now been made that the first lake freeze of this year was on Dec. 22. Granted, there might be a warm spell which would melt it, but it has remained for a week and appears to be quite firm. The spnng breakup came on Feb. 12. which is the earliest since he has kept records which date back to 1955. The aver­ age breakup date has been March 23. The LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION Fite No. W-904-CH ROBERT HULA Independent Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF EVA HULA, deceased Plaintiff vs THE UNKNOWN HEIRS DEVISEES OR ASSIGNS OF LB HILLS (aAd/a Luther B HHt») CORNELIA HILLS deceased Defendant Jeffrey L Youngsma (P40393) Attorney for Plaintiff JEFFREY L YOUNGSMA PC 9952 Cherry Vattey Ave SE Ste A Caledonia Ml 49316 (616)891-9310 At a session of said Court held in the Circuit Courtroom m the City of Hastings Barry County Michigan this 9th day ol Dec 1999 PRESENT HON JAMES H FISHER Circuit Judge Upon consideration of the Verified Motion of Plaintiff a. >d the Affidavit m Support thereof at­ testing to the fact that the Defendants in this ac­ tion cannot be personally served with a Sum­ mons and a copy of the Complaint herein be­ cause their identities anc present whereabouts are unknown a >d that publication of notice of this action in a newspaper of general circulation is most likely lo give notce to Defendants and it ap­ pearing to this Court that Plaintiff after diligent in­ quiry has been unable to ascertain the Defen­ dants identification or residences either within or without the State of Michigan and it further ap­ pearing that personal service of Summons and Complaint in this action cannot De made on De­ fendants for the above stated reasons and that mailing would be fruitless and that publication is best means available to appose Defendants of the pendency ot this action IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defen­ dants designees and unknown heirs assigns of LB aA/a Luther B Hitts and Cornelia Hds and a« other unknown owners and claimants shall on or before the 9th day of March 2000 serve their answer on Jeffrey L Youngsma. at­ torney lor Plaintiff whose address is 9952 Chen y VaHey Avenue SE. Suite A. Caledonia Michigan 49316 or take such other action as may be per­ mitted by law Failure to comply with this Order writ result m a judgment by default against the De­ fendants for the rebel demanded in the Complaint Med in this Court IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be pubi.shed once each week for three consecutive weeks in the Hastings banner a newspaper in general circulation hereby desig­ nated as most likely to give notice to the Defen­ dants Publication shall occur within the County of Barry State of Meh gan IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first put* cation of this Order be made withm fourteen (14) days from the date of entry of this Order and that mailing a copy of this Order be dispensed with because Plaintiff cannot with reasonable dili­ gence ascertain a place where the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by mail Honorable James H Ftsher Crew! Judge Drafted by Jeffrey L Youngsma JEFFREY L YOUNGSMA PC 9952 Cherry Valley Ave S E Suite A Caledonia Ml 49316 (616) 89’ 9310 (1/6) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COuLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William James Anthony a single man and Alene Airhart an unmarried woman (ongmal mortgagors) to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated May 19. 1998 and recorded on May 29. 1998 in Document No 1012682 Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Regis: ation System Inc Assignee by an assignment dated November 2. 1999, which was recorded on November 15 1999 in Document No 1038004. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 80/100 dollars ($97,593 80) including interest at 7 350% per an­ num Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hast­ ings Ml at 1 00 p m on January 20 2000 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN Barry County Michigan and are described as Parcel 1 A parcel of land in the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 Section 36. Town 1 Norm Range 8 West Johnstown Township. Barry County Michi­ gan described as Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 36. distant North 89 de­ gree 05 minutes 50 seconds West. 384 23 feet from the Southeast 1/8 comer on the South hne of said Section 36 and running thence North 89 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West along said South line 534 65 feet the West hne of the East 56 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 36 thence North 00 degrees 24 min­ utes 10 seconds East along said West hne. 446 91 feet to the Southerly line of Consumers Power Company Fee Strip t‘-?nce South 72 de­ grees 48 seconds 30 minutes East along said Southerly line 727 92 feet thence South 34 de­ grees 19 minutes 10 seconds West 290 80 feet to the place of beginning Parcel 2 A parcel of land in the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 8 West Johnstown Township. Barry County Michigan described as Beginning at a point on the East ime o» the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 36, distant South 00 degree 24 minutes 10 seconds West 19 65 feet from ttie center of the Southeast 1/4 c* said Section 36 and running thence South 00 degree 24 minutes 10 seconds West, along said East hne. 807 71 feet to the Northerly hne 959 75 feet to the West line of the East 56 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section 36. thence North 00 degree 24 minutes 10 seconds East along said West line 515 36 feet thence North 86 degrees 55 minutes 57 seconds East 379 69 feet thence South 88 degrees 45 minutes 50 seconds East 539 91 feet to the place ot begnnmg The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated December 9. 1999 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 248-593-1304 Trott & Trot! PC Attorneys and Counselors 30150 Telegraph Poad Suite 100 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File 4991011132 Falcons (1/6) average first lasting freeze is currently Dec 24, so we arc very close this year. Chnstmas cards always bnng news. In a greeting to Les and Virginia Yonkers. Zack York reports that he has made his own Christmas cards every year since 1930 but this will be his last year to do so. His vision problems will be the cause of ceasing this tradition with him. He is a resident of Bronson Place on the west side of Kalamazoo, where he has an apartment in a retirement facility. In another greeting, former pastor Paul Robinson who served Central UMC 1952­ 59 stated that early in 1999 he turned 90. Needs a Support the BARRY COUNTY His only daughter Karen came from Germany fur a few days to observe this milestone with him Karen had her early schooling in Lake Odessa Karen Michuika of Georgetown, Va.. was a Christmas guest of her mother. Delores Michutka Mrs. Bertha Fredericks of Cadillac was in town for Chnstmas. She was at Central UMC on Christmas Eve. with three younger generations present, including the Jim Valentine family of Lowell She was joined by both daughters. Bernie Goodemoot and Linda Wolverton for the occasion. Lloyd and Beverly torsion of New- Bern. N.C.. spent several days on the weekend with their four children and families al Sunfield and Portland They arc former owners of the Lake Odessa Wave ...continued Grace M. Campbell Wesley B. Culler HASTINGS - Mrs. Grace M Campbell, age 77, of Hastings, passed away Sunday. December 26, home. 1999 at She was bom on December 22. 1922 in Detroit, the daughter of James and Sarah Marie (Londeaux) Queen. Grace was raised in Redford, and graduated from Redford High School. She married Lane W. Campbell on July 31. 1948 in Napoleon. Indiana. They lived in Freeport until 1967, then moved to Algonquin Lake in Hastings. Grace was a member of the Freeport O.E.S. #457, and the Women of the Moose. Hastings Lodge, and attended the Hastings Presbyterian Church. She was a homemaker, a good cook, enjoyed cooking, baking, reading, babysitting, and crossword puzzles. Grace was a caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jim Queen; and several nieces and nephews. Grace is survived by her husband. Lane W. Campbell; two sons, Duane C. (Amy) Campbell of Delton, Kirk D. Campbell of Hastings; one daughter, Rainell C. (Bob) Wieland of Bay City; three grandchildren, Valorie (Andy) Smith of Hastings, Melissa (Brent) Cisler of Middleville, and Kaileigh Campbell of Allegan; and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. PORTAGE - Mr. Wesley B. Culler, age 88, of Portage, passed away Friday. December 24. 1999 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Culler was bom on January 12, 1911 in Richland Township. He married Marian R. Johnson on January 24, 1934, and she survives. Mr. Culler was a graduate of Richland High School and attended Western Michigan University, School of Engineering. He was a retiree of Edwards Industrial Sales and was a member of the Portage Moose Lodge 88. Mr. Culler loved farming and automobiles, and he could build anything, he enjoyed anything that had a motor. He was preceded in death by his loving father-in-law and mother-in-law. Edward and Jane E. (Jennie) Richards Johnson; a brother-in-law. Richard E. (Bea) Johnson; a sister, Marie Culler; and a niece. Margery Johnson Van Allen. Mr. Culler is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marian; a daughter, Jane Culler Jones of Kalamazoo; a grandson and his wife, Thomas and Christine Jones of Kalamazoo; a niece, Shirley Johnson Hunt and her son and two daughters; Margery 's three children; cousins, Frank Griffith and Mertic (Ward) Woods; and many cousinsin-law. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 29. 1999 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Dan Sarkipato officiated. Interment was at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton District Library or Habitat for Humanity in Wesley's name will be appreciated. New Year’s Resol tut ion #1: ADD MUSCLE. UNITED WAY Look Around PROTECT YOUR GROUND v If the Holidays Leave You Not Feeling Quite Right We’ll be here Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve from 5-9pm, and Christmas Day and New Year’s Day noon-7pm So, don't put off until tomorrow what needs to be done today. Treating minor illness and injury. Open 7 Daye a Week, Call For Hours (616) 945-3360 The Pennock Hospital Walk-in Clinic Located near Patient Registration at Pennock Hospital 1009 W. Green St.. i-iastings NOT ALL LESSEES WILL QUAllF* FOR LOWEST PAYMENT NO’ ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY FOR LOWEST APR SEE DEALER TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPLETE EXPLORER LEASE INFORMATION CALL ’ 877 MICH FQPC �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 30 1999 Freeport News prints final issue Geiger said, but that was not the case with the younger and elder Geigers. "Being able to work with my dad for all those years" is one of the things Geiger counts as a big part of his decision not to seek the thrills — and bigger pay — a larger newspaper might have offered. Geiger's sons, one an executive chef for a large business and the other a manufactur­ ing engineer, long ago listened to the siren call of the city, Geiger said — partly through his encouragement. Although the paper and printing business have offered him "a decent-paying job," he said, it by Mary McDonough Suff Writer In the Freeport News last week, readers learned that Dick and Ginny Sellers are cel­ ebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 2. that Lucille Myers enjoyed a family Christmas at Alice Strouse's home, that local youth are working to establish a skate park in the village, and that the position of village clerk is open on the March election ballot. The Freeport Dental Office advertised that new patients are always welcome. The IJikc Odessa Livestock Auction posted top market prices for beef, pigs and other ani­ mals. A poem by Rosemary Cooper declared that. "We. like the sparkling snowflakes, arc unique and beautiful." A poem by Bill Blough told of an event­ ful shopping trip by a neighbor whose car got lost and was relumed by Santa. And Santa himself briefed readers on the latest "hot toys" for Christmas. To some, such news may seem tame compared to that of the big city dailies. There are no reports of beatings, stabbings, rapes or murders. No tales of governmental cott <)tion No fancy feature stories accom­ panied by eye-catching photographs. But to the 400 subscribers of the weekly publication, the goings and comings and everyday happenings of the folks of Freeport are the stuff that home is made of. Publisher, editor, headline writer, press operator and paper folder Ron Geiger de­ scribes his naper as homesy " Many people, he said, are "really sorry to see it go." This week, the Freeport News will be published for the last time. Geiger and his wife, Christy, have gotten too busy with the commercial printing end of their busi­ ness. and can no longer afford lo take the time required to put the paper together Admittedly, it might have been easier for them to publish the four-cage tabloid had their equipment not been the last of its kind used by a Michigan newspaper. The Geigers, like Ron's dad before him and former owner Ken Braendle before him, use the "hot type" printing method When copy comes in, Christy types it up on a large linotype machine that has a keyboard unlike any you would see in a typing or computer class. When the stories emerge from the lino­ type machine, they are made up of row upon row of little pieces of metal with words slicking out the ends of them. Christy uses paper, roller and ink to make a "proof* of the metal "galley" and then types up corrections. Ron then sets each headline, letter by let­ ter. out of a drawer full of metal letters. Photographs, when they are used, are sent off to Owosso to be transformed into zinc engravings. Stories, headlines and photos are then ar­ ranged into pages in what's called a "chase," then locked into a frame. The frames are set up on the press, and viola — paper and ink meet the raised edges of metal type and a page is printed. Newsprint is hand fed one sheet at a time into the press When the press run is completed — it usually lakes 20 minutes. Ron said — the papers are hand folded and hand ad­ dressed. The process isn't perfect. In last week's Freeport News, the "s" in the word "his" is out of alignment with the rest of a line of print, and throughout the paper there are little shadow lines where ink has met the sides of type. Christy and Ron look at the ’chases’ where pages are set up using metal type. Yet somehow, reading the paper, there is a sense of history, continuity and a feeling of — all right — home, and comfort, and feel like the town crier." She plans on maintaining contact with those on her list even now that there is no things elementally important. That must have been how servicemen felt when Geiger's father. Charles, sent copies of the paper overseas during the 1940s and 1950s. The Gls got to know the people of Freeport from their newspaper, and told Geiger's dad that reading it was like getting a letter from home. "I’ve heard people say they don’t write letters to their families — they just send official need to do so. She will not miss typesetting on the vintage 1926 linotype machine, she said. She’s been setting type since the early 70s, when she joined Ron working for his mother and father. Charles H. and Thelma them the Freeport News." Geiger said. Geiger and his wife also feel as if the ing windows. When he began to work with type, his first job was to pick up a drawerful of metal letters that had fallen on the floor, sort them, and put them back in the drawer. "Thai’s how I learned where every letter went," be laughed. Over the years, he was taught every facet of the business by his dad. a former ad salesman who bought the Geiger. Geiger had already been working at the paper nearly 20 years, starting out in high school in 1953 sweeping floors and wash­ community their paper covers has become an extended family. "You get to know them all almost on a personal basis," he said. Readers and contributors — all of the copy printed in the paper is written by lo­ cal residents — have shared their joys and sorrows, and even revealed their secrets. "Everyone is a character in his or her own way," he said. "You find out things maybe even the neighbors don't know. The paper from Braendle in 1944. Geiger's father, Charles, was a wellknown figure in the community who spent more than a few years as village president. Charles owned another paper, the Clarksville Record, and an insurance agency. When Charles died some four years ago. Ron and Christy continued to publish both the Freeport News and Clarksville Record. The latter newspaper, circulation 360. will also cease publication this week. "A lot of sons and dads don't get along." biggest thing I'm going to miss is the people." Christy is going lo miss them. too. Ev­ ery Monday she has a list of 35 people she calls to get the latest news on their com­ ings and goings, which she then writes in a column called "Personals." "I see how they're doing — who's died, who's gotten married, who's had a baby. I doesn't pay for the kind of life young peo­ ple today desire, he said. However, he did hear his oldest son say­ ing recently that while going to the big city and getting the "big bucks'* was OK, it might have less stressful to stay home and work at the paper. One thing he may have avoided by doing so was commuter stress. "I walk to work every day," Ron said. "I’ve walked to work for 40 years." Yet there was stress putting out the pa­ per, Ron said. Occasionally, Christy admit­ ted, lunch consisted of wolfing down a burger while trying lo pound out stories on the linotype. Sometimes. Geiger said, last minute dis­ aster occurred, like the time a good friend who was working for him. Jack Neubccker, accidentally dropped two pages that had been completely set and were ready for the press run. Type fell in a jumbled heap all over the floor, and because it was too hard to try and put all the pieces back together in the right order, the Geigers had to start from scratch, resetting type and headlines and putting the stories together in the "chases." It was long into the night before the pages were re-done and ready for the press. Admittedly, such accidents were some­ times the most excitement the Geigers saw in their small, rural community. Not much of a sensational nature occurs in Freeport, unless you count the time a hot air balloon went up in flames during the town's 1973 homecoming celebration. The biggest event Geiger remembers in the community was the striking of oil on May 26, 1949. Geiger was 10 years old at the time and remembers actually standing on the drill site when the well was brought in. "Everyone thought we were going to be rich," he said, but the oil only lasted a few years, and Freeport remains a modest community of farmers, factory workers, ex­ yuppies who've deserted the hustle and bus­ tle of surrounding cities, and assorted indi­ viduals whose lives, though not lived in the glare of public scrutiny, might well be the stuff books are made of. The Geigers say little will change with the passing of the Freeport and Clarksville papers They will still spend their days in the tum-of-the-century, wooden-floored build­ ing that houses the printing business and newspaper machines. They will still have coffee together in the morning, and stop in at Richie's or the nearby tavern for lunch. They will be plenty busy, with little time to reminisce about the times Christy would drop by the paper after school to see Ron and "wait half the night" for him lo get done with his newspapering chores. Ron sets headlines one letter at a time using metal letters stored in drawers like the one at right. The couple might joke a little about the time during high school that Christy became concerned about the young girls hanging out at the paper on Saturdays, only to discover the girls were there to work on the Hastings High School newspaper, which was printed in Freeport at that time. Christy was shy back then, she remem­ bers, and wouldn't even talk to Ron the first time he spoke to her at a school dance. She's not shy any longer, she said. "Be­ ing in the newspaper business kind of takes the shyness out of you." A constant reminder of the Geigers' days as newspaper publishers will be the old printing equipment, used continuously since it was installed in 1926 until it ceased its noisy toil this week. There are only six other newspapers in the United States who are still operating hot type printing operations like the Freeport News. The equipment itself is almost in the "an­ tique" category, and will stay in die Freeport News building for now. Geiger may eventually donate it to a museum, or give lours of the equipment to area schoolchildren. The papers' demise, he admitted, marks the passing of an era. "Everybody had sto­ ries," he said. "Anybody who walked by who wanted a story in the paper was likely to get it in the paper." In the last issue, there were so many people wanting stories the paper doubled in size, from four lo eight pages. Readers learned that Sonja Webb got married. Hope Church announced it will hold a community breakfast. A history of the Chcescbrough rake factory took up sev­ eral columns of type. And Ron, Christy, and their very wellfed cat. Brownie, said good-bye and thankyou. "It has been a privilege," Ron wrote of his and his wife's sojourn as publishers. "I'm going to miss it." Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations Hastings • • • • • • • • • Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley’s Hastings Speedy Mart Fclpausch X-Press Northview Grocery Pcnn-Xook Gifts Plumb's • • • • • • • • Superette Tom's Market Thomapplc Lake Trading Post Granny's General Store J-Ad Graphics Taco Bell G & K Corp. Middle Lake Grocery & Deli Delton Other • • • • • • • • • Dowling Comer Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banficld General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Orangeville 66 Pine Lake Grocery • • • • • ( rvstal flash Lake-0 Shell Carl's Market Hamlin's Quik Stop Huhn's • • • • • Little's Country Store Carl's Market Capfxm's Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End • raj’s Lake Odessa .Vashvillc • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Slart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Gregs Get It and Go Pastoor’s Village Grocery • • • • Gun Lake Amoco Wcick s Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon s Quick Mart Middleville Gun Lake Freeport • L& Js • Our Village General Store Ron and Christy are pictured at the linotype machine, on which metal type is produced. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 30. 1999 - Page 15 FUTURE, continued from page 12 can force nature farther outside..." When he talks about quality of life in the future, Bailey said it includes community health and mental health that are beyond the control of just county government. "It would be nice to know that all our people are taken care of on their needs. That we could meet the needs of a growing society, the demands of a society." "We talk about new buildings that are needed... I see the (new Hastings) library as improving our quality of life. 1 very much support the new library and will verbally as well as make my own contributions to it as many others do. "To improve the quality of life, we need something better for our seniors. We're get­ ting more seniors so we've got to do some­ thing with Commission on Aging... We have lo do something for our youth...We need a swimming pool. That provides more quality of life than just entertainment." Railey said, and could be used by the phys­ ically challenged. "Now you're talking quality of life more so than looking out the window. 1 want lo be able to look out the window and see deer, birds and animals. 1 like that, but I also know that these other quality of life things are a greater priority to me, anyway... A lot of people have needs. If we can help address the needs we can improve the quality of life in Barry County. A better health department building is a need that has to be addressed in die near fu­ ture. he said. "The (current) health depart­ ment is very clean and it's functional, but it's not adequate. The working conditions are not as good. The offices arc too small. They are crowded. ELECTION cont. from page 2 "1 think we've been generous to the townships the last couple of years." he said, noting the county's purchase of a new road grader to benefit all the county and the road appropriations for township roads. "They are going to benefits from this, to have the ability to assess a higher millage rale (because the fixed allocated millage was approved." "...Some of those (reimbursements), I suppose, are legitimate. Some of them are really kind of a stretch as far as the coun­ ty's obligation...! don’t think we're obli­ gated to pay for everything." HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on State St ONLY $3.75 Mstinsss bsfors 6 pm. »4.$0 with Student ID after "...The community is very fortunate that there are people looking out for ali of the areas" of needs. "People make huge contri­ butions," Bailey said. "We have an opportunity now, within the next decade to solve a lot of the grow­ ing pains... if in the next two years the county works real hard and we can keep this spirit of cooperation. Building new fa­ cilities for the COA, YMCA and health department would take care of all the cur­ rent building needs for many years to come, he believes. "I have an open ear to how we can re­ solve all of those issues," Bailey said. "I would encourage anybody in the county, whether they arc involved in the govern­ ment or not, if they have ideas on ways to accomplish those (goals) to bring the ideas forward other than just saying the county should pay for it "The longer it takes to get those things, the more costly they get, spending more tax dollars to do the same job," Bailey said. Tom Mohler Mohler predicted that in the future, changes in commerce and land use in the county will occur either in a way that is beneficial to the community or is not as desirable, depending on how planning for the future is undertaken. "As you look at our geography, we are surrounded by four metropolitan areas," he said. People from different parts of Barry County have traditic nally aligned them­ selves with one of these larger cities. A re­ cent study indicated that "most people in Hastings spend most of their discretionary money outside of Barry County," Mohler said. The reason stated in the study for out­ side spending, he said, was because the area lacks certain types of businesses. Cooperative action between city, village, township and county governmental units can keep more dollars in the county, he said. "If we don't do something coopera­ tively, there will be more people leaving to shop elsewhere." Mohler said the face of business will change in the future with changing tech­ nology. Some local businesspeople are al­ ready operating "virtual" enterprises over the Internet without having actual physical facilities. "We’re going to see a lot more e­ commerce, a lot more people setting up web sites. He believes business will continue to grow in the area. "We have a handful of family-owned businesses that will continue to be profitable and promote growth in the county." Land conservation groups and govern­ mental units will have to work together to press for orderly, planned growth in order for the county to maintain its rural charac­ ter, he said. "We have an incredible re- source here,” he said, but "if we're not care­ ful. we’ll lose it." He believes that more and more, the var­ ious governmental bodies in the county will “pull together to make things happen for everyone in Barry County.” Pressure will continue to be put on area legislators to stop state and federal gov­ ernment interference in local affairs, he said, as new legislation continues to be passed that impinges on local autonomy. On the education scene, he predicted that the role of teachers will change. They will become "managers of learning," he said. Students will be able to access unlimited information and then will bring it back to the classroom to use for small group dis­ cussions, projects, field trips, and so forth, he said. He thinks young people should be given the opportunity to explore fully the oppor­ tunities offered by technology, and teachers are going to "need to be aware of what technology can do so they can create mean­ ingful lesson plans for the classroom." He said the future may bring more stu­ dents spending part of their school day working at home — something some char­ ter schools are already allowing. The stu­ dents at home are hooked up via the Inter­ net to school and are doing their work via computers, Mohler said. "We have virtual schools and universities now where stu­ dents can learn al home." It could be that students come lo school two to three days a week and spend the rest of the time work­ ing through home computers, he said. "I don't think we should be fearful of that. We have to teach kids to be lifelong learners, and the way to do tha’ is empow­ ering them to seek information and apply that information (through computers and technology). We're preparing kids right now for careers that don’t even exist yet. That makes it imperative to give them the tools to make adjustments in the ever-increasingly competitive global economy." In relation to special education, he said, the BISD has purchased a building next door to its Hastings offices, has renovated part of it, and is beginning a vocational work program for special education stu­ dents. As a result, he said, "special education and at-risk students will be able to learn a skill and sell that skill in the job market so they can become independent." Also in special education, he said, "we continue to do an awful lot with technology." Report­ ing procedures have been streamlined thanks to computers, for example. There also continues to be "more assistive tech­ nology" to help special education students perform tasks, or hear, or speak, etc., he said. "More and more students who weren't able to achieve are going to be able to achieve now." 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Al­ ready, he said, computer technology has gone from "primitive computers with black and white monitors that had elementary functions and were slow" to fast, multi­ functioned computers with color monitors, printers, and many other features. "The way technology is changing, it's going to be the difference between night and day from what we're doing now." However, he said, he doesn't believe computers will take the place of teachers. "Nothing will substitute for the relation­ ship between a teacher and student," he said. "There's something special" in that re­ lationship that "will always be a part of education." Schoessel said the schools will "continue to reflect the trends and changes in soci­ ety." "If the family unit continues to disinte­ grate, that will be a factor in schools." If there continues to be violence, that will be a factor, he said. He predicts that schools will "continue to be a haven" for some students who "live in unhealed homes and the only time they gel a decent meal" is when they eat break­ fast and/or lunch at school. "One thing schools will have to be better at is global education,” he said. "Now stu­ dents have to be aware of what's happening in other countries as well as what's happen­ ing in their own community. Local busi­ nesses are now being impacted by what's happening in the world." Schoessel cautioned that the arts, visual and musical, could get lost in the continued emphasis on core curriculums, and "schools are going to have lo continue to try and focus" on them. He predicts a lot more interdisciplinary education, where students learn the rela­ tionship between the various subjects they are being taught and how to apply their knowledge to the world around them. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Plannmg/Zoning Commission will conduct a pub­ lic bearing on January 24, 2000 at 7:30 pm. in the Community Room. Courts and Law Building al 220 W Court St.. Heatings. Michigan The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. w4 be considered for amendment. ORD. NO:feU| Open Space Communities ADD; ARTICLE IM Section 3,1 • Deftolttana 137. Open Space Community - A single famiy residential development, either a plat or a site condominium, whereby the protection of substan­ tial open space la established as the primary Me development consideration of which the cluster­ ing or grouping of dweffing units and/or lots upon a small portion of the site is a fundamental part. Addi ARTICLE IV ' But- flrm rmnmimiliii A. Purpose - The purpose of this section is to offor an alternative to traditional subdivisions for the purpose of assuring the preservation of substantial open space and other natural re­ sources. allowing innovation and flextotity in the design of residential developments, fac*tating the construction and maintenance of roads. utilities. and other public services in a more economical and efficient manner, provid­ ing for site development that maintains a low visual impact, particularly along the roadway and abutting properties, and encouraging a less sprawling form of development, thus pre­ serving open space and natural features con s«tent w<h the county's rural character and ensuring compatibility of design and use be­ tween neighboring properties. B. Open Space Communities shall be permitted as a permitted use m the 'A*. 'AR*. ‘R-LS*. *R 1", *R-2*. *RL-1*. and *RL-2* zonmg distrets providing the following regulations are met 1. Each Open Space Community shall contain a minimum area of 5 acres. a. A minimum of 40 per cent of the gross area of the Open Space Community shall be designated as ‘Open Space * 1. Designated open space shall be set aside as common land for low impact recreation, conservation, or agricul­ tural use, Community Septic Systems, or it can be preserved in a natural state. a) Roads and road easements shall not be considered open space. 2. Any significanVsensitive environmen­ tal resources, including but not limited to. wetlands, woodlands, steep slopes, or prime agricultural land, shall be in­ cluded in the designated open space. 3. Designated open space shaN be set aside through an irrevocable con­ veyance such as recorded deed re­ strictions. covenants that run perpetu­ ally with the land, conservation ease­ ments. or land trusts. The conveyance shaN assure that the open space will be protected from al forms of develop­ ment and shaN not be changed to an­ other use. 2. An Open Space Community shaN contain a minimum of 2 lots. a. The permitted density of residential uses shall not exceed the density allowed by the underlying zoning district. b. The number of lots allowed in an Open Space Community shall be determined in the following manner. 1. A preliminary design, also referred to as a yield plan, conststent with the existing zoning requiremenls, shall be submitted to the Barry County Planning Depart­ ment. 2. The yield plan writ be reviewed by the Planning Director to determine the num­ ber of lots that could be created under the existing zoning requirements 3 The Planning Director will select three (3) of the proposed lots to be evaluated by the Barry-Eaton Health Department to determine site suitably for home construction a Each selected sue must be staked by the developer b If any of the selected lots can not be approved by the Health Department, a new yield plan shaN be submitted to the Planning Department with the necessary corrections. c All yield plans will be evaluated until all three selected sites are approved by the Health Department. 4 The number of lets determined by the Planning Department tn this review shall determine the maximum number of dwelling units allowable for the open space community 3 Residential development shall be confined to duster areas established within the pro­ ject site 4. Ouster area design standards a) A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 dweffing un«s shaN be permitted per dus­ ter area. b) Ouster areas shaN be viaueffy and phys •caMy separated from one another and roadways by open space buffers. c) Cluster areas shaN be designed to avoid a suburban subdivision appearance. d) The minimum tat size shaN be 32.000 square feet 1. SmaNer tats may be considered in developments served by public sewer or Community Septic Sys­ tems Regulatory Flexibility - To encourage fiexibMy and creativity consistent with the ob­ jectives of the open apace community con­ cept, the Planning Commission shaN grant specmc deviations trom me arnensionai re­ quirements and private road standards set forth in the zoning ordinance. Any dimen­ sional deviation shaN be approved through a finding by the Planning Commission that the deviation meets the purpose of the Open Space Community and is not subject to a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals. 6. No tat In an Open Space Community shaN have means of private ingress and egress directly onto a highway or county primary road. 7 AN development plans submtoed to the Planning Commission shaN meet the condi­ tions set forth in Section 4.13 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance. 8. Review Standards: a) The Planning Commission may approve a preliminary site plan review. At that time, a preliminary zoning approval shaN be recommended. b) Final approval shaN be given only after the following agencies have reviewed and approved the plan. 1) Barry-Eaton Health Department. 2) Barry County Drain Commissioner 3) The Department ot Environmental Quality (DEO) 4) Rond Commission (If AppK^Rtee) DetotaArticle III Section 3.1 - »20. - Country Subdivi­ sions Artxte VI . Section ». 13 B 4. (• ) 1.- 11. ■ Coun­ ty Subdirtion* ArtiRt vi. Swaan^u ■ c. 4. mm -exc^ m Carty Subdirtion, * MKM VI. Soaon 6.11 - B. 3. (k.) 1. ■ 11. - R-LS Country SuMvMom Anrde VI . SoaronS.H ■ C. 4 - Mate -Except In a R-LS Country SuMMakm * 5 BBElk- Articteiv soaxm4 13 DowtamurtPIxa Rewrite to reed: must bo flted. Site Condominiums and Pteto must foUow the following procedure: A) ProMminery site pten approval by Ptanning Commteaton. B) Approvals obtained by o«her agonctoa, Inciudtog the Barry-Eaton Hselth Deport­ ment, Barry County Road Commteaion, Barry County Drain Commteatonsr, De­ partment of Environmontal Quality, If apC) Final She Plan Approval by Planning Change from Three* to Ten (10) copies of the development plans.* Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbaNy or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any writ­ ten response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to 616-948-4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zorwig Ordinance is avatebie for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W State St.. Hoetinge, Michigan, 4M58. be­ tween the hours of 8 am. to 5 p.m. (dosed be­ tween 12-1 pm.) Monday thru Friday. Please cal the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 tor further information The County of Barry w« provide necessary auxliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed ma­ terials being considered at the meeting, to individuafs with dmabiMies at the meetingAieering upon ten (10) days notice to toe County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the followmg Michael Brown. County Admtorstrator. 220 W State Street. Hast mgs. Michigan 49058 (616) 948 4891 Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk (12/30 & 120) Need Printing? Give Us a Call...945-9554 J-Ad Graphics, Inc. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 30. 1999 Getting ready for the Year 2000: Merchants note moderate preparations among consumers by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Generator sales have increased over the last year and kerosene heaters are a hot item, though survival gear sales have not changed and major stockpiling of goods has not created problems for local grocers. Overall, most Barry County citizens have put aside extra food and supplies but the concern about some rumors of mayhem at the turn of the century due to the expected "Y2K" computer bug Dec. 31 has not created local panic "Nobody seems to care," said Levi Bolthouse who manages the True Value sporting goods store. According to Bolthouse. his store has not experienced any increased sales of camping and survival type gear. "Every so often, someone will walk in and buy something for Y2K, maybe one a week or so. but I don’t think people really care," he said. At the True Value power equipment store, however, sales clerk Nathan Winfrey has noticed "a surge in people wanting to buy generators.'* he said. "Not necessarily for Y2K. but people gel tired of dealing with power outages during storms," he said. "It’s been going on all year long. We've sold 60 to 70 generators this year and we probably sold only two last year." Winfrey said a common mistake among people buying generators is to buy 10,000 watt units which supply not only enough power for everything in the home, but in the neighbor's home as well. « "It's just way too much and what they don't realize is, they have to spend more money on a transfer switch and to hire an electrician to hook it up." said Winfrey. "A lot of people come in not knowing what they're getting into." Consumers who plan to use a generator should have it properly installed by a qualified electrician and homeowners who install their own generator should have a local electrical inspector check the installation. A faulty connection could feed electricity back through he lines and electrocute utility workers. Many customers also do not realize that generators are fueled by gasoline, which can not be purchased during power outages. "Five gallons of gasoline will only get you through 10 to 14 hours," he said. "A lot of people come in and buy a generator and a five-gallon gas can. but if Y2K causes t!< power lo go out. how are you going to pump gas?" Winfrey said he always helps each customer determine which type of genera­ tor would be suitable for their particular needs "I let them know about the transfer switch and the electrician," he said. "And that there are 4.000 watt and 5,000 watt generators which arc the cheapest and give you the 'most bang for the buck.' One of those will run your whole home, but not all at once." Generators, said Winfrey, have been tough to slock for many merchants who can only purchase two or three at a lime. For True Value, however, a company with seven stores in Hastings, generators have been plentiful. "We've got 20 in stock right now." he said. Also sought after are 22,000 btu kerosene heaters. "Kerosene heaters arc going like hotcakcs in the last couple of weeks," he said. "We've sold probably 40 this year." At RJ Inc., which owns the three Citgo gas stations and convenience stores in Hastings, clerks have noticed a steady increase in demand for kerosene, but only a light increase in gasoline sales. A customer at one Hastings station, however, was reported to have purchased $215 worth of gasoline which he pumped into large barrels in the rca* of his pickup truck on Dec. 22. "The caller was concerned about possible terrorism," said Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Leedy. "Il was mostly likely for a generator." The FBI's concerns about terrorism prompted the postal service, including those in Barry County, to impose security restrictions on packages. One Delton postal customer reported that a Christmas package headed for her nieces in another state was returned with a note from the post office the day after she had placed it into her mailbox to be mailed. The note explained that "due to heightened security measures, packages weighing more than 16 ounces bearing United States stamps" can only be mailed Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ( mmmtmlx \i>ih « 1996 SKI-DOO FORMULA STX 583 studded riu-skins, hi windshield, with matching Ski­ Doo wit and HJC helmet. $2450- 616-948-0582. after 5:88pm. DEMCO 400 GALLON SADDLE TANKS w/centnfugal pump & control valves. $300; 6-ton Wilmar Fertilizer Spreader. $4,800. 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Call Delta Homes. 1-806-968-7376. by presenging the package in person to a postal clerk. Local grocery stores have not noticed any major stockpiling of food and other goods, but expect a last-minute rush, said Plumb's manager Dan Brown. "We've sold a little more water than usual but it's hard to tell if its for the hol­ idays or Y2K," he said. "We have increased our supplies of water, batteries and flashlights which we anticipate lo be hot commodities, but not until after Christmas. They'll wait until the last minute." Brown noted that should a power outage occur, the store will not be open. "We're Y2K compliant, but if Consumers Energy isn't, wc will not be open," he said, noting that a contingency plan to deal with possible looting has been discussed by the Plumb's corporate offices. At Tendercare nursing home in Hastings, activities coordinator Edie Pierce and assistant Charlie Yost have planned a New Year's Eve "pajama party" for the residents who want to stay up and watch the ball drop on television at midnight. "We have several who want to watch the new millennium come in," she said. "Some have said they never thought they would live to see it. So we're having a party with party hats, noise makers and pizza." Tendercarc Administrator Greg Smith said the nursing home's computers are Y2K ready. But in the event of a power outage, "we've bought supplies in anticipation and we do have a gas generator," he said. "If anybody is going to have a problem, everyone is going to have a problem. We've made provisions." Smith said the home will turn up the heat on New Year’s Eve so that in the event of a power outage, more heat will last longer, he said. "We can cook out and we've got supplies in case the deliveries can't make it," he said. "We can bridge the gap for one lo two days. We ll relax about it and won't panic.\ ■ -* ” Smith said "he will be at the nursing AhomF’oh New Year's Evi along with the residents to watch the ball drop. At local law enforcement agencies, ali departments have announced that all va­ cations and days off have been canceled, including at the Barry County Central Dispatch Center. "All of the supervisors will be here and we'll have an extra crew on," said Director, Charles Nystrom. "The Emergency Operations Center will be open and will be in contact with dl of the counties around us." The dispatch center's computers have been made Y2K compliant and the building's back up power sources are in place. The generators are tested each Monday and have reportedly performed flawlessly each time. "We’ll have one person in every telephone exchange call 911 to test our system one hour before and one hour after midnight," said Nystrom, stressing that otherwise, he hopes all calls are for legitimate purposes only. "I hope that come midnight everyone doesn't run to their phones and call 911," he said. "We are going to test our lines, but what we don't want is people calling in and tying up the lines because if there is a real emergency and calls come in. we may not be able to get to them. So, they will be tested in a systematic way." Downstairs from 911 is the county's Emergency Operations Center, where Emergency Management Coordinator John Hislop hopes he won’t have to gather all of the county's lop police, gov­ ernment, health department and other officials on New Year's Eve. "I'll watch CNN and track the phenomenon of Y2K as it hits other limes zones," said Hislop. "Everyone we would normally call will do what they normally do and they'll be on call if we need them." Hislop said the county's Emergency Management Plan is in place all the time. "We’re lucky in Barry County that we have a bunch of little towns and no major interstate," he added. "We don't foresee anything happening but we are prepared regardless. We're not downplaying it and we're not hyper-vigilant." Hislop said either way. it will be his job to report to Lansing and to the Region 5 Federal Emergency Management Administration whether any disasters or problems are triggered by the widely publicized "Y2K bug." Visit Us on the Net at... jadnews@vqyager.net POLICE BEAT: Sexual assault report false? HASTINGS - A 40-year-man accused of sexually molesting a female relative has been cleared of the charge and the girl who made the complaint may be arrested for filing a false police report, according to DetJSgl. David Oakland of the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Terry Lynn Hendricks had been accused of sexually molesting the girl and wan arraigned on the charge, then released on a $25,000 personal recognizance bond. At a Dec. 29 preliminary examination on the charge, Hendricks was cleared when a prosecution motion to dismiss the charge was granted in Barry County's 56 B District Court. "The allegations that were made were verified as being false .which would result io a charge of filing a false police report." said Oakland. Fight Involving shotgun nets arrest HASTINGS - A man who allegedly tried to strike a woman in the head with the stock of a loaded shotgun during a domestic dispute at their home Dec. 23 was arrested aad jailed by the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police, according to a report. Police said the fight began when the man's girlfriend refused lo ride in a car with him to a family Christmas gathering because he had been drinking. A witness in the home told police she heard the couple arguing and emerged from her room to aee them fighting on the living room floor. When she (old the 37-year-old man to stop, he allegedly shoved her off her feet. The man also refxxtedly forced the girlfriend back inside the house when she attempted to leave and when the witness tried again to slop rhe fight, she was shoved into a wall, .‘•'ice reported. The man later was witnessed loading a shotgun shell into the chamber of the gun and handing lhe weapon to the girtfriend while telling her to "go ahead and shoot" him. The man told police, however, that he was unloading the gun. Police said a door frame aad the family Christmas tree were damaged during the scuffle. The incident remains under investigation. Girl’s revelation leads to arrest HOPE TOWNSHIP - The revelation last Sunday of a Delton girl's alleged sexual abuse over the last four yean has led to the arrest of her alleged attacker. David Earl Payne, 38. wet taken into custody and lodged without bond in the Barry County Jail for allegedly sexually assaulting the girl on Dec. 5 at his home. Payne currently is free on a $3,000. 10 percent bond awaiting a Jan. 5 preliminary exam on one count of third degree criminal sexual conduct. Electronic equipment found missing CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - A man who was in the process of moving out of a Coville Road home Dec. 3 returned to lhe house the next day to find his computer, monitor, printer and TV/VCR combo missing, according lo a report by lhe Hastings Post of lhe Michigan Stale Police. The items had been placed in a roan inside the home where lhe resident thought the items would not be visible to anyone looking inside, according to police. Police believe the perpetrator entered the home through an unlocked garage door. crDeputlos amWt ifrunk drtver after crash ~ IRVING TOWNSHIP - Deputies on patrol who discovered a pickup truck over an embankment Dec. 23 arrested the driver al the scene for drank driving. The num, who has not been formally charged, was found to have been driving with a .21 bodily alcohol content according to a police report. The 47-year-oid Middleville man told police he had not been drinking but wan on Ml way home from work and decided to test his four-wheel-drive while on Loop Road when the accident occurred al about 1:28 a.m. A charge of second offbnse drunk driving is pending. Airbags make the difference in crash WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - Three people suffered minor injuries Tuesday when two cars collided head-on on Brown Rood east of Martin Road at 4:10 p.m., according to a' report by the Hastings Pou of Ac Michigan State Police. Ttoopen said Rtcheffe Mariah-Lynne Spencer, 19. of Hastings was westbound on Brown Rond when she km control and entered the easthound lane, struck an oncoming or, bounced backward and stopped. The eastbound car. driven by Thomas Francis Simon. 43, of Clarksville, came to real down an embankment, said police. Spencer and her passenger. Derma Marie Smith. 13. of Hastings, were taken 10 Pennock Hospital by Lakewood Community Ambulance. Spencer was issued a citation as a result of the accident. AH three victims were wearing seal belts and driver’s side airbags did deploy at impact, said police. Alcohol reportedly was not a facta in lhe cause of lhe crash. Middleville woman avoids serious harm THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A 52-year-old Middleville woman escaped aeritnarl injury Tuesday when she lost control of her car after hitting a patch of ice on Patterson Road near M-179 at about 5:30 pun Tuesday. Janet Marie Verier, who was wearing a seal bell, was driving south on Patterson Rond when she lost control of lhe car. traveled down an embankment and rolled over. Alcohol was not a factor and no citations were issued. Charges won’t be filed in slapping Charges probably will na be filed against a Nashville Alternative Education teacher who was accused of slapping a student, school officials said The incident, which was alleged to have occurred on Dec. 2linvolved a teacher slapping the male 16-year-old student fa using foul language The alternative education program is housed in the Kellogg building in Nashville. According to the police report, the student was telling a story to friends and using foal language when the teacher r.pproachcd from behind and lightly slapped the student. Tbere have been no charges filed." said Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes, "The mother wanted to hold off and see how the school would handle it." "It has been discussed with all the parties involved." said Superintendent Clark Vote, who added that he did na know if there would be a formal punishment fa lhe teacher. "We investigated the incident immediately," Volz said. "The parents and lhe student have been very cooperative and we feel there has been resolution between the parties involved." Don’t drink and driv®...over the holiday weekend...so you don’t find your name appearing in next week’s Police Beat! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 30. 1999 - Page 17 RULES Parent(s) must be resident(s) of Barry County for O © Exact date and time of birth must be verified in © O writing by attending physician or midwife as being the first baby in 2000 born in Barry County. at least six (6) months of 1999. Parents(s) must notify the Hastings Banner by calling 945-9554 within 48 hours of birth. Gifts must be claimed within 90 days with certifi­ cation letter from the Hastings Banner. Plumb's Valu Rite Foods Cinder Hallmark 902 W. State St., Hastings 110 W. State St., Hastings Phone 945-4921 Phone 945-9551 s25°° Gift Certificate «= H Hastings Banner •• 1952 North Broadway, Hastings *« Phone 945-9554 *25°° Gift Certificate * i* Mary's Hair & Nails f? 410 W. State St., Hastings Phone 945-5321 •• One Year Banner •a Subscription PLUS Special 9^ Advertisement With Photo to Announce Baby's Arrival a =* Haircut and Hot Oil Manicure * * Penn-Nook 1009 W. Green St., *4 located on the main floor of Pennock Hospital *• £ *2S00 Gift Certificate £ (Ad space provided by J-Ad Graphics) Mexican Connexion Bosley Pharmacy Barlow Florist 131 S. Jefferson St. Hastings 118 S. Jefferson St., Hastings 109 W. State St., Hastings Phone 945-4403 Phone 945-3429 Phone 945-5029 Dinner for Four Vaporizer Gift Certificate McDonald's Miller's Carpet & Furniture 127 S. Michigan, Hastings Phone 945-2474 •• First Month's Supply •• •• of Newborn Diapers •• 1215 W. State St., Hastings Phone 948-8233 S1O°° Gift Certificate 107 E. Woodlawn, Hastings 945-2091 Mini Cedar Chest �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 30, 1999 Middleville woman dies in snowmobile crash Quality Printing Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Police and family members of Pat (Lux) Jeffery arc looking for answers to questions about lhe cause of a snowmobile crash near lhe Upper Peninsula town of Newberry Sunday which instantly killed the 41-yearold Middleville mother of two. "We'd like to think a deer ran out in front of her. but it seems to be more complicated than that." said her sister-in-law, Mary Lux. According lo a brief press release from the Luce County Sheriffs Department. Jef­ fery was westbound on County Road 414 in McMillan Township approximately one mile east of Pike Lake when she lost con­ trol of her snowmobile and struck a tree al about 6:30 p.m. Luce County Undersheriff Michael Jago was unavailable for further comment. According to Lux. Jeffery had gone with her boyfriend (whose name was unavailable by ...depends on experience and equipment. LET US QUOTE YOUR PRINTING! • at press time Wednesday) to his cabin near Newberry lo spend lhe Chnstmas holiday On Sunday, the pair went to lunch and had one drink each before heading out to enjoy an afternoon snowmobile ride. "We don't know how they met up with this guy (a local guide)." said Lux. "He is J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 apparently pretty well known up there." The guide had reportedly been drinking heavily prior to joining the couple on the snowmobile ride, according lo Lux. "(The guide) had been leading, but (the boyfnend) figured they were lost so he said he would lead.” said Lux. "He was con­ cerned about 'white-outs' so he suggested they stay 100 feet in between each snow­ mobile with Pat in the middle." Lux said lhe boyfriend is safety con­ scious and was familiar enough with the area that he began to lead Pat and lhe guide toward a gas station after he recognized some cross roads. The boyfriend arrived at the gas station first, followed shortly by the guide. "(The guide) showed up last and (the boyfriend) said where's Pat? '. said Lux. "He said I don't know.'" Lux said the pair found the snowmobile next to a tree and Jeffery's body about 15 feet behind it about two miles from the gas station. The two men rushed back to the gas sta­ tion to call police and an ambulance, said Lux. and while they waited, the guide re­ portedly said repeatedly. "Let's just gel out of here. " The euide then left and as of Dress time " We'd like to think a deer ran out in front of her, but it seems to be more complicated than that." Wednesday, has not been located, according lo Lux. Jeffery was taken to Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, where she was pronounced dead of head injuries and multiple internal in­ juries. said Lux. "We don't know what happened." said Lux. "Maybe (the guide) just passed her. created a white out and didn't know it." According lo Lux. lhe snowmobile did noi strike lhe tree but Jeffery was thrown into lhe tree. "All we can assume is she hit some­ thing. a bump maybe, and as he passed her, there was a white-out and he didn’t see what happened." said Lux. "Wc don't know." Jeffery was wearing a helmet when the accident occurred, said Lux. "Pat was a loving and dear sister and she'll be deeply missed by all." Lux said. "We want to thank all of our friends and family who have shown their concern and sympathy at this time.” Lux said she was a very outgoing and vibrant person. "She was very easy going and friendly," added Shannon Lux. Pat's niece. Jeffery had her own cleaning business, working in the Grand Rapids and Wayland areas and enjoyed refinishing furniture and gardening. "She was a very good mom lo her girls." added Lux. Jeffery is survived by her daughters. Samantha Ray Jeffery. 16. and Kendall Ann Jeffery. 14. of Wayland. She was a Middleville nalivc, graduating in 1976 from Thomapplc Kellogg High School, where she was a cheerleader. She is also survived by her brothers. Gary Lux of Hastings. Steven Lux of Lowell, sisters Pamela Boni of Middleville and Denise VanAllsburg of Dorr. Services for Jeffery will be held at lhe Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville Friday with visitation from 10 to II a.m. and the funeral at 11 a m., officiated by the the Rev. Gary Finkbeiner. The incident remains under investigation. 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CONDmONI MINI '**<■ Mon & Wed until 8 $339mONTH* S12,995 1998 GMC SUBURBAN 4X4 ONE OWNER. DUAL AIR * HEAT, FACTORY RUNNING BOARDS, SHARP! $459 MONTH* MONTH* 1999 CHEVY BLAZER LS CD. LOADED, BALANCE OF FACTORY — WARRANTY. LEFT WAKKANIT, 2 LEM 9 s383 MONTH* 1997 CHEVY Z71 BOX. 350, LOADED, SILVERADO PKG. •month* � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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